1995 FORD E-150 Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Sep 11, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control

MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 09S09 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 09V399000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCTH (SCDS) MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THAN OVERHEAT,SMOKE OR BURN,VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT ENGINE RUNNING, THIS IS AN UNREPAIRED RECALL

Sep 11, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control

MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 09S09 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 09V399000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCTH (SCDS) MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THAN OVERHEAT,SMOKE OR BURN,VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT ENGINE RUNNING, THIS IS AN UNREPAIRED RECALL

Jul 12, 2013 Steering Crash 143,623 mi

WHILE TURNING ON TO MY STREET THE THREE BOLTS HOLDING THE GEAR BOX TO THE FRAME SHEARED OFF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 12, 2013 Steering Crash 143,623 mi

WHILE TURNING ON TO MY STREET THE THREE BOLTS HOLDING THE GEAR BOX TO THE FRAME SHEARED OFF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

May 8, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

SEE SIMILAR GROUP WITH ALL TRUCKS ON THE NHTSA 93V-125-00V-424. *TR

May 8, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

SEE SIMILAR GROUP WITH ALL TRUCKS ON THE NHTSA 93V-125-00V-424. *TR

Aug 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

THE FILLER NECK LEAKS GAS AT THE RUBBER HOSE. EVERY TIME YOU ADD GAS, DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FULL TANK. WE WERE GIVEN THIS VEHICLE WITH THE LEAK. CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE FIXED BY MECHANIC, WE HAVE A HOSE CLAMP AROUND THE RUBBER TO HOLD IT ON. THE ACTUAL METAL FILLER SECTION IN ROTTEN RUSTED AWAY. ON...

Aug 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

THE FILLER NECK LEAKS GAS AT THE RUBBER HOSE. EVERY TIME YOU ADD GAS, DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FULL TANK. WE WERE GIVEN THIS VEHICLE WITH THE LEAK. CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE FIXED BY MECHANIC, WE HAVE A HOSE CLAMP AROUND THE RUBBER TO HOLD IT ON. THE ACTUAL METAL FILLER SECTION IN ROTTEN RUSTED AWAY. ON...

Aug 4, 2010 Steering

1995 FORD E150 STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS SHEARED OFF FROM FRAME CAUSING TOTAL STEERING FAILURE, VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, WOULD HAVE BEEN A HUGE WRECK IF FAILURE HAPPENED MOMENTS EARLIER. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Steering

1995 FORD E150 STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS SHEARED OFF FROM FRAME CAUSING TOTAL STEERING FAILURE, VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, WOULD HAVE BEEN A HUGE WRECK IF FAILURE HAPPENED MOMENTS EARLIER. *TR

Oct 4, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 159,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND ENTERING A STORE, THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED BY THE POLICE THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPENED THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDE...

Oct 4, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 159,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND ENTERING A STORE, THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED BY THE POLICE THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPENED THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDE...

Jun 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) TUBE BROKE AT THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE TUBE ON MY 1995 FORD E-150 VAN WITH A 5.8L ENGINE. THE BROKEN EGR TUBE CAUSES EXHAUST TO LEAK. FORD CURRENTLY HAS A SIMILAR RECALL ON 1993 -1997 SUPER DUTY TRUCKS, NHTSA RECALL #97V209 (FORD CAMPAIGN #97S92). *JB

Jun 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) TUBE BROKE AT THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE TUBE ON MY 1995 FORD E-150 VAN WITH A 5.8L ENGINE. THE BROKEN EGR TUBE CAUSES EXHAUST TO LEAK. FORD CURRENTLY HAS A SIMILAR RECALL ON 1993 -1997 SUPER DUTY TRUCKS, NHTSA RECALL #97V209 (FORD CAMPAIGN #97S92). *JB

Jun 3, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,000 mi

SEAM SEPARATED IN THE FORWARD END OF THE FUEL TANK. *JB

Jun 3, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,000 mi

SEAM SEPARATED IN THE FORWARD END OF THE FUEL TANK. *JB

Mar 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire

AT APPROXIMATELY 11:45 PM ON 03 FEB 2006 WE DROVE OUR 1995 FORD E150 CLUB WAGON ON A LOCAL ERRAND AMOUNTING TO 6-8 CITY BLOCKS. PRIOR TO THIS ERRAND THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING "COLD" IN OUR CARPORT FOR MANY HOURS. UPON OUR RETURN FROM THE ERRAND (20 MINUTES), AT APPROX. 12:05 AM ON 04 FEB 2006, ...

Mar 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire

AT APPROXIMATELY 11:45 PM ON 03 FEB 2006 WE DROVE OUR 1995 FORD E150 CLUB WAGON ON A LOCAL ERRAND AMOUNTING TO 6-8 CITY BLOCKS. PRIOR TO THIS ERRAND THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING "COLD" IN OUR CARPORT FOR MANY HOURS. UPON OUR RETURN FROM THE ERRAND (20 MINUTES), AT APPROX. 12:05 AM ON 04 FEB 2006, ...

Aug 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 120,000 mi

DT: THE CALLERS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING FOR ABOUT 9 HOURS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THEY DID FILE A REPORT. CALLER SAID IT WAS A 3 ALARM FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CALLER HAS 50 OTHER FORDS. THEY ARE THE E150 AND E250 CARGO VANS. HE HAS CONCERNS ABOU...

Aug 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 120,000 mi

DT: THE CALLERS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING FOR ABOUT 9 HOURS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THEY DID FILE A REPORT. CALLER SAID IT WAS A 3 ALARM FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CALLER HAS 50 OTHER FORDS. THEY ARE THE E150 AND E250 CARGO VANS. HE HAS CONCERNS ABOU...

Aug 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 80,652 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER MELTED. A FUSE BLEW OUT, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. THIS WAS HOW THEY CAME TO NOTICE THE BURNED SWITCH. THIS HAPPENED ON 8-16-05. THE VEHICLE IS A 1995 FORD E- 150 CLUB WAGON. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THI...

Aug 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 80,652 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER MELTED. A FUSE BLEW OUT, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. THIS WAS HOW THEY CAME TO NOTICE THE BURNED SWITCH. THIS HAPPENED ON 8-16-05. THE VEHICLE IS A 1995 FORD E- 150 CLUB WAGON. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THI...

Feb 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 95,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER NOTICED SOME SMOKE AND BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED, THE FIRE WENT OUT BY ITSELF. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. *JB

Feb 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 95,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER NOTICED SOME SMOKE AND BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED, THE FIRE WENT OUT BY ITSELF. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. *JB

May 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,000 mi

RUSTED OIL PAN W/ 36000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *AK

May 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,000 mi

RUSTED OIL PAN W/ 36000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Steering

A BLACK GREASE-LIKE COMPOUND OOZED FROM THE STITCHING ON THE PADDED LEATHER STEERING WHEEL COVER.*MR THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO WIPED THE "GREASE" SUBSTANCE FROM HIS HANDS AND THE STEERING WHEEL. NONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS CONTACTED KNEW OF THE CAUSE. ONE DEALER STATED IT WOULD COST $626. FOR THE PAR...

Oct 15, 2003 Steering

A BLACK GREASE-LIKE COMPOUND OOZED FROM THE STITCHING ON THE PADDED LEATHER STEERING WHEEL COVER.*MR THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO WIPED THE "GREASE" SUBSTANCE FROM HIS HANDS AND THE STEERING WHEEL. NONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS CONTACTED KNEW OF THE CAUSE. ONE DEALER STATED IT WOULD COST $626. FOR THE PAR...

Oct 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,500 mi

THE FUEL OVERFLOW HOSE FORD PART # F7U79170AA HAS ROTTED AND CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 1.5'' LONG JUST ABOVE THE CLAMP THAT SECURES IT TO THE FUEL TANK. AFTER REFUELING, THE GAS FUMES ARE QUITE STRONG AND WOULD LEAVE A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER VEHICLE. WOULD ALSO LOOSE FUEL WHEN DRIVING WHEN TANK WAS OV...

Oct 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,500 mi

THE FUEL OVERFLOW HOSE FORD PART # F7U79170AA HAS ROTTED AND CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 1.5'' LONG JUST ABOVE THE CLAMP THAT SECURES IT TO THE FUEL TANK. AFTER REFUELING, THE GAS FUMES ARE QUITE STRONG AND WOULD LEAVE A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER VEHICLE. WOULD ALSO LOOSE FUEL WHEN DRIVING WHEN TANK WAS OV...

Sep 14, 2003 Electrical System Fire 72,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE- I WAS ASLEEP AT 5:00 A.M.,WHEN I WAS AWAKENED BY A LOUD POP OR BANG. I THOUGHT THERE WAS A CAR WRECK IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. I WENT OUTSIDE TO CHECK ON THE WRECK AND FOUND SMOKE COMING OUT OF MY CARPORT. I RAN INTO THE CARPORT TO FIND MY 1995 FORD E-150 CONVERSION VAN ON FIRE UNDER THE ...

Sep 14, 2003 Electrical System Fire 72,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE- I WAS ASLEEP AT 5:00 A.M.,WHEN I WAS AWAKENED BY A LOUD POP OR BANG. I THOUGHT THERE WAS A CAR WRECK IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. I WENT OUTSIDE TO CHECK ON THE WRECK AND FOUND SMOKE COMING OUT OF MY CARPORT. I RAN INTO THE CARPORT TO FIND MY 1995 FORD E-150 CONVERSION VAN ON FIRE UNDER THE ...

Sep 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE THROTTLE STICKS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE THROTTLE STICKS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM AND HEAVY VAPORS WHEN >3/4 FULL AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES GREATLY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE OVER "REGULAR" MODE AND DO NOT EFFECTIVELY SLOW THE CAR. THEY ARE DEFECTIVE.E

Sep 4, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM AND HEAVY VAPORS WHEN >3/4 FULL AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES GREATLY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE OVER "REGULAR" MODE AND DO NOT EFFECTIVELY SLOW THE CAR. THEY ARE DEFECTIVE.E

Sep 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM AND HEAVY VAPORS WHEN >3/4 FULL AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES GREATLY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE OVER "REGULAR" MODE AND DO NOT EFFECTIVELY SLOW THE CAR. THEY ARE DEFECTIVE.E

Sep 4, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM AND HEAVY VAPORS WHEN >3/4 FULL AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES GREATLY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE OVER "REGULAR" MODE AND DO NOT EFFECTIVELY SLOW THE CAR. THEY ARE DEFECTIVE.E

Aug 8, 2002 Electrical System

IGINITION SWITCH HAD TO BE TURNED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE VEHICLE WOULD START. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND HAD STARTER REPLACED. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 8, 2002 Electrical System

IGINITION SWITCH HAD TO BE TURNED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE VEHICLE WOULD START. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND HAD STARTER REPLACED. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 8, 2002 Electrical System

IGINITION SWITCH HAD TO BE TURNED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE VEHICLE WOULD START. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND HAD STARTER REPLACED. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 8, 2002 Electrical System

IGINITION SWITCH HAD TO BE TURNED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE VEHICLE WOULD START. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND HAD STARTER REPLACED. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS UNIT HAS HAD TWO ENGINES, BOTH DESTROYED BY THEFAILURE OF FORD PART NUMBER 389160-S. THIS IS A PLASTIC "T" TO CONNECT THREE HEATER HOSE TOGETHER THAT "ROTS" IN TIME AND CAUSES COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AT HIGH SPEED. FOUND IN VANS WITH "REAR" HEAT. COMPONENT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE TRADITIONAL MET...

Apr 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS UNIT HAS HAD TWO ENGINES, BOTH DESTROYED BY THEFAILURE OF FORD PART NUMBER 389160-S. THIS IS A PLASTIC "T" TO CONNECT THREE HEATER HOSE TOGETHER THAT "ROTS" IN TIME AND CAUSES COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AT HIGH SPEED. FOUND IN VANS WITH "REAR" HEAT. COMPONENT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE TRADITIONAL MET...

Mar 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SWITCH (SW-5945 OR F3TZ-9F924-BB) ATTACHED TO BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND ALLOWED BRAKE FLUID TO PASS THRU THE SWITCH AND SHORTED OUT THE WIRES TO THE SWITCH THIS DEAD SHORT CAUSED FUSE #1 TO BLOW AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER TO CEASE OPERATION--BRAKE FLUID HAD BEEN LEAKING FROM THE MASTER ...

Mar 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SWITCH (SW-5945 OR F3TZ-9F924-BB) ATTACHED TO BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND ALLOWED BRAKE FLUID TO PASS THRU THE SWITCH AND SHORTED OUT THE WIRES TO THE SWITCH THIS DEAD SHORT CAUSED FUSE #1 TO BLOW AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER TO CEASE OPERATION--BRAKE FLUID HAD BEEN LEAKING FROM THE MASTER ...

Mar 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SWITCH (SW-5945 OR F3TZ-9F924-BB) ATTACHED TO BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND ALLOWED BRAKE FLUID TO PASS THRU THE SWITCH AND SHORTED OUT THE WIRES TO THE SWITCH THIS DEAD SHORT CAUSED FUSE #1 TO BLOW AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER TO CEASE OPERATION--BRAKE FLUID HAD BEEN LEAKING FROM THE MASTER ...

Mar 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SWITCH (SW-5945 OR F3TZ-9F924-BB) ATTACHED TO BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND ALLOWED BRAKE FLUID TO PASS THRU THE SWITCH AND SHORTED OUT THE WIRES TO THE SWITCH THIS DEAD SHORT CAUSED FUSE #1 TO BLOW AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER TO CEASE OPERATION--BRAKE FLUID HAD BEEN LEAKING FROM THE MASTER ...

Mar 13, 2002 Structure

NOTICED METAL FATIGUE CRACK IN FRAME NEAR THE STEERING BOX. BOLT GOES DIRECTLY THROUGH FRAME TO STEERING BOX, IN WHICH THE BOLT CAME OFF. THERE WAS NO STEERING/ SPIDER CRACKS RUNNING THROUGH FRAME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 13, 2002 Structure

NOTICED METAL FATIGUE CRACK IN FRAME NEAR THE STEERING BOX. BOLT GOES DIRECTLY THROUGH FRAME TO STEERING BOX, IN WHICH THE BOLT CAME OFF. THERE WAS NO STEERING/ SPIDER CRACKS RUNNING THROUGH FRAME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 19, 2002 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE TURNPIKE, THE RIGHT REAR AXLE SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE QUARTER OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

Feb 19, 2002 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE TURNPIKE, THE RIGHT REAR AXLE SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE QUARTER OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

Feb 19, 2002 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE TURNPIKE, THE RIGHT REAR AXLE SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE QUARTER OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

Feb 19, 2002 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE TURNPIKE, THE RIGHT REAR AXLE SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE QUARTER OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

Nov 24, 2001 Power Train

AFTER THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION FAILED, HORNE FORD (NOGALES, AZ) HAS INSTALLED 4 REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS, ALL OF WHICH HAVE FAILED WITHIN THE FIRST HOUR OF USE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THEIR SHOP AWAITING INSTALATION OF THE FIFTH TRANSMISSION! *AK

Nov 24, 2001 Power Train

AFTER THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION FAILED, HORNE FORD (NOGALES, AZ) HAS INSTALLED 4 REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS, ALL OF WHICH HAVE FAILED WITHIN THE FIRST HOUR OF USE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THEIR SHOP AWAITING INSTALATION OF THE FIFTH TRANSMISSION! *AK

Nov 7, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL FILLER HOSE AND THE OVERFLOW HOSE HAVE ROTTED AND CRACKED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE. AFTER REFUELING, THE GAS FUMES ARE ARE QUITE STRONG AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL BLOWING BACK ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST AND BRAKES IS EXTREMELY HIGH. FORD DOES NOT HAVE ANY...

Nov 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FUEL FILLER HOSE AND THE OVERFLOW HOSE HAVE ROTTED AND CRACKED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE. AFTER REFUELING, THE GAS FUMES ARE ARE QUITE STRONG AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL BLOWING BACK ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST AND BRAKES IS EXTREMELY HIGH. FORD DOES NOT HAVE ANY...

Nov 7, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL FILLER HOSE AND THE OVERFLOW HOSE HAVE ROTTED AND CRACKED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE. AFTER REFUELING, THE GAS FUMES ARE ARE QUITE STRONG AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL BLOWING BACK ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST AND BRAKES IS EXTREMELY HIGH. FORD DOES NOT HAVE ANY...

Nov 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FUEL FILLER HOSE AND THE OVERFLOW HOSE HAVE ROTTED AND CRACKED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE. AFTER REFUELING, THE GAS FUMES ARE ARE QUITE STRONG AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL BLOWING BACK ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST AND BRAKES IS EXTREMELY HIGH. FORD DOES NOT HAVE ANY...

Sep 5, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH TIE ROD END BROKE, CAUSING LEFT FRONT TIRE TO BLOWOUT, AND VEHICLE WAS FORCED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH TIE ROD END BROKE, CAUSING LEFT FRONT TIRE TO BLOWOUT, AND VEHICLE WAS FORCED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 4, 2001 Tires

I PURCHASED A SET OF 4 SEARS GUARDSMAN TRAILHANDLER AP TIRES FOR MY 1995 E-150 ECONOLINE VAN ON 4/20/98. THE CAR HAD 36479 MILES AT THE TIME. IN JUNE 2001, THE CAR BEGAN HANDLING AS THOUGH THE ALLIGNMENT WAS OUT OR A TIRE NEEDED BALANCING. TURNED OUT THAT ONE TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. IWAS ADVISE...

Aug 4, 2001 Tires

I PURCHASED A SET OF 4 SEARS GUARDSMAN TRAILHANDLER AP TIRES FOR MY 1995 E-150 ECONOLINE VAN ON 4/20/98. THE CAR HAD 36479 MILES AT THE TIME. IN JUNE 2001, THE CAR BEGAN HANDLING AS THOUGH THE ALLIGNMENT WAS OUT OR A TIRE NEEDED BALANCING. TURNED OUT THAT ONE TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. IWAS ADVISE...

Jun 24, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. ENTIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE AT 75 MPH. TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT OR GO FLAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER SEPARARTION. FIRESTONE REPLACED THE TIRES WITH FULL RETURN OF TIRE COSTS. (TIRESIZE: P245/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P245/75R15 )

Jun 24, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. ENTIRE TREAD SEPARATED BUT TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT OR GO FLAT IMMEDIATELY. FIRESTONE REPLACED TIRES WITH FULL CRDEIT FOR TIRE COSTS. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Jun 24, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. ENTIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE AT 75 MPH. TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT OR GO FLAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER SEPARARTION. FIRESTONE REPLACED THE TIRES WITH FULL RETURN OF TIRE COSTS. (TIRESIZE: P245/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P245/75R15 )

Jun 24, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. ENTIRE TREAD SEPARATED BUT TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT OR GO FLAT IMMEDIATELY. FIRESTONE REPLACED TIRES WITH FULL CRDEIT FOR TIRE COSTS. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

May 8, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER HEARD POPPING SOUNDS, TOOK VEHICLE TO MIDAS, FOUND POP RIVETS THAT HOLD FRAME TO BODY WERE POPPING OFF.*AK

May 8, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER HEARD POPPING SOUNDS, TOOK VEHICLE TO MIDAS, FOUND POP RIVETS THAT HOLD FRAME TO BODY WERE POPPING OFF.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

QUESTIONAIRE NOT SUITABLE FOR REPORTING THIS TYPE OF FAILURE.NEED ROOM TO EXPLAIN IN DETAIL. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

QUESTIONAIRE NOT SUITABLE FOR REPORTING THIS TYPE OF FAILURE.NEED ROOM TO EXPLAIN IN DETAIL. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Feb 8, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY TREAD ON RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND BLEWOUT. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P23575R15. *AK DOT #272556GRF65, TIRES ARE GOODYEAR WRANGLER HT. *SLC

Feb 8, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY TREAD ON RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND BLEWOUT. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P23575R15. *AK DOT #272556GRF65, TIRES ARE GOODYEAR WRANGLER HT. *SLC

Jan 17, 2001 Power Train

MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION BEARING AND SEAL CAUSES LOUD WHINE WHICH INCREASES IN FREQUENCY AND VOLUME WITH VEHICLE SPEED. REPEATED REPAIRS HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.

Jan 17, 2001 Power Train

MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION BEARING AND SEAL CAUSES LOUD WHINE WHICH INCREASES IN FREQUENCY AND VOLUME WITH VEHICLE SPEED. REPEATED REPAIRS HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.

Jan 8, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT COMPLETELY OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN, ALSO WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED GEAR WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK POSITION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT COMPLETELY OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN, ALSO WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED GEAR WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK POSITION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT COMPLETELY OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN, ALSO WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED GEAR WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK POSITION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT COMPLETELY OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN, ALSO WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED GEAR WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK POSITION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH, VEHICLE STARTED TO FEEL OUT OF BALANCE. TOOK VEHICLE TO TIRE RETAILER FOR REBALANCING & ALIGNMENT. MECHANIC SHOWED DRIVER THAT TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRES. LATER CONSUMER CONTACTED GOODYEAR AFTER HEARING NEWS ABOUT TIRES. INFORMED TO EXCHANGE TIRES FOR NEW ONES. *AK *SLC

Jan 4, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH, VEHICLE STARTED TO FEEL OUT OF BALANCE. TOOK VEHICLE TO TIRE RETAILER FOR REBALANCING & ALIGNMENT. MECHANIC SHOWED DRIVER THAT TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRES. LATER CONSUMER CONTACTED GOODYEAR AFTER HEARING NEWS ABOUT TIRES. INFORMED TO EXCHANGE TIRES FOR NEW ONES. *AK *SLC

Dec 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THEN, ABS BRAKES FAILED TO WORK. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. AFTER REPAIRS, DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 49,000 MILES AND PROBLEM REAPPEARED. THIS WAS THIRD TIME HY...

Dec 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THEN, ABS BRAKES FAILED TO WORK. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. AFTER REPAIRS, DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 49,000 MILES AND PROBLEM REAPPEARED. THIS WAS THIRD TIME HY...

Nov 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HYDRAULIC ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HYDRAULIC ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 15, 2000 Tires Crash

TREAD SEPERATION & BLOWOUT RESULTING IN TOTALIZATION OF VEHICAL AS WELL AS 3 PERSONS INJURED( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30950R15 )

Aug 15, 2000 Tires Crash

TREAD SEPERATION & BLOWOUT RESULTING IN TOTALIZATION OF VEHICAL AS WELL AS 3 PERSONS INJURED( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30950R15 )

Dec 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SHIMMIES WHEN GOING DOWNHILL AND LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING

Dec 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SHIMMIES WHEN GOING DOWNHILL AND LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING

Oct 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL SOFTENS, AND IF REAPPLIED, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. ALSO, ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER SAYS IT NEEDS A NEW HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL SOFTENS, AND IF REAPPLIED, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. ALSO, ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER SAYS IT NEEDS A NEW HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT WITH A PLASTIC CONNECTOR. THE PLASTIC PIECE BROKE, CAUSING TOO MUCH SLACK WITHIN THE SEAT BELT. ALSO PLASTIC PIECE HAS BROKEN ON TWO OTHE ROCCASIONS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND THE CONVERSION COMPANY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT WITH A PLASTIC CONNECTOR. THE PLASTIC PIECE BROKE, CAUSING TOO MUCH SLACK WITHIN THE SEAT BELT. ALSO PLASTIC PIECE HAS BROKEN ON TWO OTHE ROCCASIONS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND THE CONVERSION COMPANY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 28, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. NM

Apr 28, 1999 Seat Belts

CONSUMER BELIEVES DESIGN OF REAR CENTER SEAT BELT BELT IS FAULTY BECAUSE IT DOES NOT LATCH AND HOLD IN OTHER BUCKLES. NM

Apr 28, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. NM

Apr 28, 1999 Seat Belts

CONSUMER BELIEVES DESIGN OF REAR CENTER SEAT BELT BELT IS FAULTY BECAUSE IT DOES NOT LATCH AND HOLD IN OTHER BUCKLES. NM

Apr 3, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 3, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 3, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 3, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE FILLING VEHICLE WITH GAS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE FUEL FILLER NECK AREA, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE FILLING VEHICLE WITH GAS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE FUEL FILLER NECK AREA, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING THE PASSENGER WHEEL TO FOLD IN AND LOSS OF CONTROL FOR A QUICK SECOND. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING THE PASSENGER WHEEL TO FOLD IN AND LOSS OF CONTROL FOR A QUICK SECOND. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR SEVERAL TIMES, ONE INCIDENT DUE TO LEAKING HOSES.

Jan 20, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED.

Jan 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Jan 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Jan 20, 1999 Suspension

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED.

Jan 20, 1999 Suspension

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED.

Jan 20, 1999 Suspension

SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES.

Jan 20, 1999 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF.

Jan 20, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

SIDE DOOR LOCK BROKE.

Jan 20, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE FAILED.

Jan 20, 1999 Wheels

WHEELS PITTING.

Jan 20, 1999 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR LOOSE DUE TO BOLT FAILURE.

Jan 20, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR SEVERAL TIMES, ONE INCIDENT DUE TO LEAKING HOSES.

Jan 20, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED.

Jan 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Jan 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Jan 20, 1999 Suspension

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED.

Jan 20, 1999 Suspension

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED.

Jan 20, 1999 Suspension

SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES.

Jan 20, 1999 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF.

Jan 20, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

SIDE DOOR LOCK BROKE.

Jan 20, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE FAILED.

Jan 20, 1999 Wheels

WHEELS PITTING.

Jan 20, 1999 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR LOOSE DUE TO BOLT FAILURE.

Dec 15, 1998 Seat Belts