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Apr 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK WITH FUEL, THE FUEL LEAKED OUT. THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK DEVELOPE...

Apr 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK WITH FUEL, THE FUEL LEAKED OUT. THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK DEVELOPE...

Feb 4, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 FORD E-150 EQUIPPED WITH A CCI AIRTOUCH PNEUMATIC GAS/BRAKE. THE MODEL WAS UNKNOWN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT CAUSE OR WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, TREES, AND A STREET LAMP. THE CONTACT ATTEMP...

Feb 4, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 FORD E-150 EQUIPPED WITH A CCI AIRTOUCH PNEUMATIC GAS/BRAKE. THE MODEL WAS UNKNOWN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT CAUSE OR WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, TREES, AND A STREET LAMP. THE CONTACT ATTEMP...

Jul 7, 2014 Wheels 152,000 mi

LEFT FRONT TIRE (MICHELIN P235/75R15 LTX M/S2) SEPARATION AT 25 MPH. ALSO, NOTICEABLE STRESS CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. TIRES BOUGHT 01/2010; WITH 7/32 TREAD REMAINING. REFERENCE 13T012000. *JS

Jul 7, 2014 Wheels 152,000 mi

LEFT FRONT TIRE (MICHELIN P235/75R15 LTX M/S2) SEPARATION AT 25 MPH. ALSO, NOTICEABLE STRESS CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. TIRES BOUGHT 01/2010; WITH 7/32 TREAD REMAINING. REFERENCE 13T012000. *JS

Nov 14, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 80,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, FUEL SPEWED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AND ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROX...

Nov 14, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 80,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, FUEL SPEWED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AND ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROX...

Sep 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND STRAPS WERE THE SAME AS THE ONES UTILIZED ON THE 1998-2003 FORD F-150, IN WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILU...

Sep 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND STRAPS WERE THE SAME AS THE ONES UTILIZED ON THE 1998-2003 FORD F-150, IN WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILU...

Aug 1, 2011 Seat Belts Crash 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE SCENE WITH DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AND FRAME. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NECK PAIN AND WAS SEEN BY A DOCTOR A...

Aug 1, 2011 Seat Belts Crash 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE SCENE WITH DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AND FRAME. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NECK PAIN AND WAS SEEN BY A DOCTOR A...

May 16, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 143,786 mi

98 FORD E-150 / SAFETY RECALL-01S14 I CONTACTED CHALMERS FORD DEALER ([XXX]) SANTA FE,NM 473-3673 / FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE([XXX]) 1-800-392-3673 MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXACTLY THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS RECALL AND WAS TOLD I WAS NOT ON THE LIST AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE-I DISCOVERED THE LEAK WHEN I WAS PUMP...

May 16, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 143,786 mi

98 FORD E-150 / SAFETY RECALL-01S14 I CONTACTED CHALMERS FORD DEALER ([XXX]) SANTA FE,NM 473-3673 / FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE([XXX]) 1-800-392-3673 MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXACTLY THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS RECALL AND WAS TOLD I WAS NOT ON THE LIST AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE-I DISCOVERED THE LEAK WHEN I WAS PUMP...

Dec 31, 2009 Structure 59,000 mi

06-03-2007 RIGHT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE AND I COULD NOT GET INTO MY VAN. NO ABUSE ON MY PART. I HAD THE DOOR HANDLE REPLACED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AT MY EXPENSE ($125.00). 03-03-2008 LEFT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE WHEN I PULLED THE HANDLE. I NOW HAVE TO GET INTO MY VAN BY THE PASSE...

Dec 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

06-03-2007 RIGHT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE AND I COULD NOT GET INTO MY VAN. NO ABUSE ON MY PART. I HAD THE DOOR HANDLE REPLACED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AT MY EXPENSE ($125.00). 03-03-2008 LEFT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE WHEN I PULLED THE HANDLE. I NOW HAVE TO GET INTO MY VAN BY THE PASSE...

Dec 31, 2009 Structure 59,000 mi

06-03-2007 RIGHT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE AND I COULD NOT GET INTO MY VAN. NO ABUSE ON MY PART. I HAD THE DOOR HANDLE REPLACED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AT MY EXPENSE ($125.00). 03-03-2008 LEFT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE WHEN I PULLED THE HANDLE. I NOW HAVE TO GET INTO MY VAN BY THE PASSE...

Dec 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

06-03-2007 RIGHT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE AND I COULD NOT GET INTO MY VAN. NO ABUSE ON MY PART. I HAD THE DOOR HANDLE REPLACED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AT MY EXPENSE ($125.00). 03-03-2008 LEFT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE WHEN I PULLED THE HANDLE. I NOW HAVE TO GET INTO MY VAN BY THE PASSE...

Apr 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 142,865 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E15. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A PINGING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING OIL. ON JANUARY 23 2007, A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER...

Apr 11, 2008 Power Train 142,865 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E15. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A PINGING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING OIL. ON JANUARY 23 2007, A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER...

Apr 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 142,865 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E15. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A PINGING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING OIL. ON JANUARY 23 2007, A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER...

Apr 11, 2008 Power Train 142,865 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E15. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A PINGING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING OIL. ON JANUARY 23 2007, A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER...

Mar 18, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY OF 2008 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS CALLED THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILE...

Mar 18, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY OF 2008 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS CALLED THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILE...

Dec 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 142,000 mi

1998 (MANUFACTURED 1997) FORD 4.2 LITER ENGINE BLEW MAIN HEAD GASKET - ENGINE FROZE UP. REPLACED WITH REMANUFACTURED ENGINE - COMBUSTION TOO HIGH - PINGS - FORD REFUSES TO INSTALL ANOTHER ENGINE. CARBON BUILD UP - VALVES, RINGS, CRANKSHAFT, EGR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL ALL BE DAMAGED IF NOT COR...

Dec 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 142,000 mi

1998 (MANUFACTURED 1997) FORD 4.2 LITER ENGINE BLEW MAIN HEAD GASKET - ENGINE FROZE UP. REPLACED WITH REMANUFACTURED ENGINE - COMBUSTION TOO HIGH - PINGS - FORD REFUSES TO INSTALL ANOTHER ENGINE. CARBON BUILD UP - VALVES, RINGS, CRANKSHAFT, EGR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL ALL BE DAMAGED IF NOT COR...

Oct 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,614 mi

98 FORD E150, 4.2L,82K MILES, ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING. TOOK TO FORD DEALER. THEY SAID NEEDS NEW ENGINE. COST $4749. I FIND OUT THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN FAILING PREMATURELY AND FORD KNOWS ABOUT IT. THEY SUPPOSEDLY SENT OUT A RECALL TO REPLACE GASKET. I NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE. I THINK I SHOULD GET PARTIAL ...

Oct 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,614 mi

98 FORD E150, 4.2L,82K MILES, ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING. TOOK TO FORD DEALER. THEY SAID NEEDS NEW ENGINE. COST $4749. I FIND OUT THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN FAILING PREMATURELY AND FORD KNOWS ABOUT IT. THEY SUPPOSEDLY SENT OUT A RECALL TO REPLACE GASKET. I NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE. I THINK I SHOULD GET PARTIAL ...

Jul 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO START IN COLD WEATHER. ONCE THE VEHICLE STARTED, IT WOULD HESITATE AND PRODUCE A TAPPING NOISE. HE HAD TO REPLACE THE COOLANT FREQUENTLY. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 1...

Jul 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO START IN COLD WEATHER. ONCE THE VEHICLE STARTED, IT WOULD HESITATE AND PRODUCE A TAPPING NOISE. HE HAD TO REPLACE THE COOLANT FREQUENTLY. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 1...

Jan 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,228 mi

1998 FORD E-150 V6 4.2 ENGINE LEAKED COOLANT INTO #1 CYLINDER CAUSING ROD TO BEND AND DISABLE ENGINE. *NM

Jan 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,228 mi

1998 FORD E-150 V6 4.2 ENGINE LEAKED COOLANT INTO #1 CYLINDER CAUSING ROD TO BEND AND DISABLE ENGINE. *NM

Nov 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

1998 FORD E150 5.4 TRITON V8 BLEW A SPARK PLUG AT 98000 MILES REQUIRING HEAD REPAIR. *NM

Nov 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

1998 FORD E150 5.4 TRITON V8 BLEW A SPARK PLUG AT 98000 MILES REQUIRING HEAD REPAIR. *NM

Oct 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 125 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A POPPING SOUND, THE TRUCK STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO STALL. I CALLED CLARK FORD AFTER HEARING ABOUT A SPARK PLUG PROBLEM WITH FORD TRUCKS AND THEY CLAIMED TO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC AND THE MOTOR ...

Oct 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 125 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A POPPING SOUND, THE TRUCK STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO STALL. I CALLED CLARK FORD AFTER HEARING ABOUT A SPARK PLUG PROBLEM WITH FORD TRUCKS AND THEY CLAIMED TO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC AND THE MOTOR ...

Jun 9, 2005 Power Train

AT ONLY 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING OR PULLING ALSO SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD ENDS, BACK WINDOW LEAKING,VALVES CLATERRING,TIRE WEAR 3 SETS REPLACED, BODY PANELS RUSTING,STEP BUMBERS COMPLETLY RUSTED AWAY.

Jun 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT ONLY 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING OR PULLING ALSO SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD ENDS, BACK WINDOW LEAKING,VALVES CLATERRING,TIRE WEAR 3 SETS REPLACED, BODY PANELS RUSTING,STEP BUMBERS COMPLETLY RUSTED AWAY.

Jun 9, 2005 Power Train

AT ONLY 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING OR PULLING ALSO SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD ENDS, BACK WINDOW LEAKING,VALVES CLATERRING,TIRE WEAR 3 SETS REPLACED, BODY PANELS RUSTING,STEP BUMBERS COMPLETLY RUSTED AWAY.

Jun 9, 2005 Power Train

AT ONLY 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING OR PULLING ALSO SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD ENDS, BACK WINDOW LEAKING,VALVES CLATERRING,TIRE WEAR 3 SETS REPLACED, BODY PANELS RUSTING,STEP BUMBERS COMPLETLY RUSTED AWAY.

Jun 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT ONLY 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING OR PULLING ALSO SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD ENDS, BACK WINDOW LEAKING,VALVES CLATERRING,TIRE WEAR 3 SETS REPLACED, BODY PANELS RUSTING,STEP BUMBERS COMPLETLY RUSTED AWAY.

Jun 9, 2005 Power Train

AT ONLY 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING OR PULLING ALSO SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD ENDS, BACK WINDOW LEAKING,VALVES CLATERRING,TIRE WEAR 3 SETS REPLACED, BODY PANELS RUSTING,STEP BUMBERS COMPLETLY RUSTED AWAY.

Jul 26, 2004 Tires

I PURCHASED FOUR GOODYEAR WRANGLER ATD 255/70R16 TIRES FROM SAM'S WHOLESALE CLUB. I HAVE EXPERIENCED IRREGULAR AND EXCESSIVE WEAR ON OUTER EDGES OF ALL FOUR TIRES, CAUSING VIBRATION AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. I HAVE TRIED ROTATING, BALANCEING, AND REALIGNMENT OF MY TRUCK. NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP. *AK

Jul 26, 2004 Tires

I PURCHASED FOUR GOODYEAR WRANGLER ATD 255/70R16 TIRES FROM SAM'S WHOLESALE CLUB. I HAVE EXPERIENCED IRREGULAR AND EXCESSIVE WEAR ON OUTER EDGES OF ALL FOUR TIRES, CAUSING VIBRATION AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. I HAVE TRIED ROTATING, BALANCEING, AND REALIGNMENT OF MY TRUCK. NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,100 mi

ENGINE COOLANT MIXES WITH OIL. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,100 mi

ENGINE COOLANT MIXES WITH OIL. *AK

Dec 30, 2003 Steering 80,000 mi

FAILURE OF BALL JOINT IN STEERING LINKAGE ATTACHING PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL TO STEERING LINKAGE. THE RESULT WAS LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL. THIS OCCURED ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF HIGHWAY. THE PART WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND HAD NOT BEEN DAMAGED. THE BALL CAME OUT OF THE SOCK...

Dec 30, 2003 Steering 80,000 mi

FAILURE OF BALL JOINT IN STEERING LINKAGE ATTACHING PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL TO STEERING LINKAGE. THE RESULT WAS LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL. THIS OCCURED ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF HIGHWAY. THE PART WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND HAD NOT BEEN DAMAGED. THE BALL CAME OUT OF THE SOCK...

Dec 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN, THE CONSUMER HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WENT FORWARD, ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC. AFTER TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE MECHA...

Dec 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN, THE CONSUMER HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WENT FORWARD, ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC. AFTER TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE MECHA...

Nov 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,000 mi

THE TRUCK'S GAS TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS AND LEAKED GAS. THERE'S WAS A RECALL # 01V114000 FOR FUEL TANK CRACKS, BUT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *JB

Nov 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,000 mi

THE TRUCK'S GAS TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS AND LEAKED GAS. THERE'S WAS A RECALL # 01V114000 FOR FUEL TANK CRACKS, BUT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *JB

Nov 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A FUEL LEAKAGE. CONSUMER DOESN'T FILL IT UP COMPLETELY, ONLY TO THE 3/4 MARK. 2003 MAKES AND MODELS ARE CURRENTLY ON RECALL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Nov 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A FUEL LEAKAGE. CONSUMER DOESN'T FILL IT UP COMPLETELY, ONLY TO THE 3/4 MARK. 2003 MAKES AND MODELS ARE CURRENTLY ON RECALL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 19, 2003 Seats

MANUFACTURER INSTALLED A STEEL GAUGE INSIDE OF DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FOR BETTER RECLINING POSITION, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SEAT COLLAPSED. *AK

Aug 19, 2003 Seats

MANUFACTURER INSTALLED A STEEL GAUGE INSIDE OF DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FOR BETTER RECLINING POSITION, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SEAT COLLAPSED. *AK

Aug 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT GAS TANK WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT ANY INSULATION BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND FRAME, SO METAL WAS RUBBING METAL WHICH CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. *AK CONSUMER'S BIG PROBLEM WAS THAT FORD WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DIDN'T NOTIFY HIM OR OTHERS LIKE HIM. *PH *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT GAS TANK WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT ANY INSULATION BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND FRAME, SO METAL WAS RUBBING METAL WHICH CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. *AK CONSUMER'S BIG PROBLEM WAS THAT FORD WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DIDN'T NOTIFY HIM OR OTHERS LIKE HIM. *PH *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Power Train 85,376 mi

MY 1998 FORD E-150 VAN HAS DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES GOING FROM THE TRAN TO THE RADIATOR. THESE LINES WERE PLACED AGAINST THE OIL PAN AND THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE WHEN MANUFACTURED. THE FRICTION OVER THE YEARS HAS CAUSED THESE LINES TO DEVELOPE A LEAK. THE WARRENTY TH...

Jul 11, 2003 Power Train 85,376 mi

MY 1998 FORD E-150 VAN HAS DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES GOING FROM THE TRAN TO THE RADIATOR. THESE LINES WERE PLACED AGAINST THE OIL PAN AND THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE WHEN MANUFACTURED. THE FRICTION OVER THE YEARS HAS CAUSED THESE LINES TO DEVELOPE A LEAK. THE WARRENTY TH...

Jul 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,500 mi

LOST 2 CYLINDERS ON 4.6L, 0 COMPRESSION WET OR DRY. NO OVERHEAT ISSUES. MECHANIC DIDNT LOOK FOR LEAKY HEAD GASKET, WHICH MUST HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE. MECHANIC SAID DRIVE HOME, I DROVE HOME MORE DAMAGE INSUED. ENGINE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK PURCHASED AT TIME OF PURCHASE REJEC...

Jul 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,500 mi

LOST 2 CYLINDERS ON 4.6L, 0 COMPRESSION WET OR DRY. NO OVERHEAT ISSUES. MECHANIC DIDNT LOOK FOR LEAKY HEAD GASKET, WHICH MUST HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE. MECHANIC SAID DRIVE HOME, I DROVE HOME MORE DAMAGE INSUED. ENGINE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK PURCHASED AT TIME OF PURCHASE REJEC...

Mar 28, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,917 mi

THE FUEL TANK HAD STRESS CRACKS CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. *JB *TS

Mar 28, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,917 mi

THE FUEL TANK HAD STRESS CRACKS CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. *JB *TS

Feb 19, 2003 Wheels 23,428 mi

THE ALUMINUM WHEEL CAUSED THE SEAL TO BREAK BETWEEN THE RIM AND TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN ALL FOUR TIRES LOSING AIR PRESSURE.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Wheels 23,428 mi

THE ALUMINUM WHEEL CAUSED THE SEAL TO BREAK BETWEEN THE RIM AND TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN ALL FOUR TIRES LOSING AIR PRESSURE.*JB

Dec 4, 2002 Tires

LT235/75R15 TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON SOUTHFIELD EXPRESSWAY. DT

Dec 4, 2002 Tires

LT235/75R15 TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON SOUTHFIELD EXPRESSWAY. DT

Oct 18, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL HEAVILY VIBRATE IF THE MOTOR GO OVER 50 MPH CAUSING IT TO BE HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 18, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL HEAVILY VIBRATE IF THE MOTOR GO OVER 50 MPH CAUSING IT TO BE HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Aug 20, 2002 Seat Belts

REAR MIDDLE SEATBELT CLASP HAS BROKEN IN HALF. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Seat Belts

REAR MIDDLE SEATBELT CLASP HAS BROKEN IN HALF. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 8, 2002 Wheels

WHILE WORKING NEAR ONE OF THESE VEHICLES, CONSUMER ACCIDENTALLY HIT HER CALVE AGAINST THE LUGS OF THE VEHICLE WHICH EXTEND EXCESSIVELY FROM THE FENDERS. CONSUMERS LEG WAS WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED, CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING PAIN AND SUFFERING, THE PERSON WRITING THIS LETTER DOES NOT OWN THE VEHICL...

Aug 8, 2002 Wheels

WHILE WORKING NEAR ONE OF THESE VEHICLES, CONSUMER ACCIDENTALLY HIT HER CALVE AGAINST THE LUGS OF THE VEHICLE WHICH EXTEND EXCESSIVELY FROM THE FENDERS. CONSUMERS LEG WAS WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED, CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING PAIN AND SUFFERING, THE PERSON WRITING THIS LETTER DOES NOT OWN THE VEHICL...

Jun 19, 2002 Seat Belts

BUCKLE TO CONNECT TO RECEIVER DOES'T STAY CLOSE AT ALL. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Seat Belts

BUCKLE TO CONNECT TO RECEIVER DOES'T STAY CLOSE AT ALL. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 7, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED RECALL 01V114000 NOTICE FOR FUEL TANK CRACKS. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED, BUT DEALER ONLY REPAIRED THE INSULATOR OF TANK, BUT TANK HAS BEEN MAKING A LOT OF NOISE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED FOR FAMILY SAFETY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROV...

Feb 7, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED RECALL 01V114000 NOTICE FOR FUEL TANK CRACKS. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED, BUT DEALER ONLY REPAIRED THE INSULATOR OF TANK, BUT TANK HAS BEEN MAKING A LOT OF NOISE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED FOR FAMILY SAFETY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROV...

Jan 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD RUINED ROTOR DUE TO STUCK CALIPER. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE ALTHOUGH PART WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WAS VERY RUDE AND ARGUMENTATIVE

Jan 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD RUINED ROTOR DUE TO STUCK CALIPER. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE ALTHOUGH PART WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WAS VERY RUDE AND ARGUMENTATIVE

Sep 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS AND LINES NEEDED TO BE CHANGED EVERY ELEVEN THOUSAND MILES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER STATED THAT A TSB HAS BEEN RELEASED ON THAT ISSUE.*AK

Sep 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS AND LINES NEEDED TO BE CHANGED EVERY ELEVEN THOUSAND MILES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER STATED THAT A TSB HAS BEEN RELEASED ON THAT ISSUE.*AK

Sep 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS AND LINES NEEDED TO BE CHANGED EVERY ELEVEN THOUSAND MILES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER STATED THAT A TSB HAS BEEN RELEASED ON THAT ISSUE.*AK

Sep 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS AND LINES NEEDED TO BE CHANGED EVERY ELEVEN THOUSAND MILES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER STATED THAT A TSB HAS BEEN RELEASED ON THAT ISSUE.*AK

Aug 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WOULD STEP ON BRAKES PEDAL AND HEAR BRAKES MAKING NOISE LIKE METAL TO METAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT INNER PADS HAD WORN OUT DUE TO MANUFACTURED CALIPERS. *AK

Aug 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WOULD STEP ON BRAKES PEDAL AND HEAR BRAKES MAKING NOISE LIKE METAL TO METAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT INNER PADS HAD WORN OUT DUE TO MANUFACTURED CALIPERS. *AK

Aug 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WOULD STEP ON BRAKES PEDAL AND HEAR BRAKES MAKING NOISE LIKE METAL TO METAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT INNER PADS HAD WORN OUT DUE TO MANUFACTURED CALIPERS. *AK

Aug 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WOULD STEP ON BRAKES PEDAL AND HEAR BRAKES MAKING NOISE LIKE METAL TO METAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT INNER PADS HAD WORN OUT DUE TO MANUFACTURED CALIPERS. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN A THREE YEAR PERIOD. PUMP LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN A THREE YEAR PERIOD. PUMP LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 18, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY BECAME DETACHED FROM FRAME. THIS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. *AK POWER STEERING UNIT DETACHES FROM FRAME, PULLS BOLTS THROUGH I-B MOUNT POSITION, FATIGUES METAL, IMPOSSIBLE TO REPAIR AND IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM, FORD REFUSES TO CORRECT. *SLC

Jun 18, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY BECAME DETACHED FROM FRAME. THIS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. *AK POWER STEERING UNIT DETACHES FROM FRAME, PULLS BOLTS THROUGH I-B MOUNT POSITION, FATIGUES METAL, IMPOSSIBLE TO REPAIR AND IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM, FORD REFUSES TO CORRECT. *SLC

Jun 18, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY BECAME DETACHED FROM FRAME. THIS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. *AK POWER STEERING UNIT DETACHES FROM FRAME, PULLS BOLTS THROUGH I-B MOUNT POSITION, FATIGUES METAL, IMPOSSIBLE TO REPAIR AND IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM, FORD REFUSES TO CORRECT. *SLC

Jun 18, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY BECAME DETACHED FROM FRAME. THIS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. *AK POWER STEERING UNIT DETACHES FROM FRAME, PULLS BOLTS THROUGH I-B MOUNT POSITION, FATIGUES METAL, IMPOSSIBLE TO REPAIR AND IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM, FORD REFUSES TO CORRECT. *SLC

Jun 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING CRASH. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND AFTER FIRST CRASH, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PLOW AHEAD UNTIL FOUR VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED. *AK

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK ILLUMINATES. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, NO PROBLEM FOUND THE FIRST TIME, SECOND TIME OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AT CHARGE TO ME. THIRD TIME NEW FLASH (SOFTWARE)WAS BURNED. FORTH TIME THE PCV VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE.

Jun 18, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE CHECK ILLUMINATES. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, NO PROBLEM FOUND THE FIRST TIME, SECOND TIME OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AT CHARGE TO ME. THIRD TIME NEW FLASH (SOFTWARE)WAS BURNED. FORTH TIME THE PCV VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE.

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK ILLUMINATES. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, NO PROBLEM FOUND THE FIRST TIME, SECOND TIME OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AT CHARGE TO ME. THIRD TIME NEW FLASH (SOFTWARE)WAS BURNED. FORTH TIME THE PCV VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE.

Jun 18, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK ILLUMINATES. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, NO PROBLEM FOUND THE FIRST TIME, SECOND TIME OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AT CHARGE TO ME. THIRD TIME NEW FLASH (SOFTWARE)WAS BURNED. FORTH TIME THE PCV VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE.

Jun 18, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY BECAME DETACHED FROM FRAME. THIS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. *AK POWER STEERING UNIT DETACHES FROM FRAME, PULLS BOLTS THROUGH I-B MOUNT POSITION, FATIGUES METAL, IMPOSSIBLE TO REPAIR AND IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM, FORD REFUSES TO CORRECT. *SLC

Jun 18, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY BECAME DETACHED FROM FRAME. THIS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. *AK POWER STEERING UNIT DETACHES FROM FRAME, PULLS BOLTS THROUGH I-B MOUNT POSITION, FATIGUES METAL, IMPOSSIBLE TO REPAIR AND IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM, FORD REFUSES TO CORRECT. *SLC

Jun 18, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY BECAME DETACHED FROM FRAME. THIS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. *AK POWER STEERING UNIT DETACHES FROM FRAME, PULLS BOLTS THROUGH I-B MOUNT POSITION, FATIGUES METAL, IMPOSSIBLE TO REPAIR AND IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM, FORD REFUSES TO CORRECT. *SLC

Jun 18, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY BECAME DETACHED FROM FRAME. THIS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. *AK POWER STEERING UNIT DETACHES FROM FRAME, PULLS BOLTS THROUGH I-B MOUNT POSITION, FATIGUES METAL, IMPOSSIBLE TO REPAIR AND IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM, FORD REFUSES TO CORRECT. *SLC

Jun 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING CRASH. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND AFTER FIRST CRASH, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PLOW AHEAD UNTIL FOUR VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED. *AK

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK ILLUMINATES. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, NO PROBLEM FOUND THE FIRST TIME, SECOND TIME OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AT CHARGE TO ME. THIRD TIME NEW FLASH (SOFTWARE)WAS BURNED. FORTH TIME THE PCV VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE.

Jun 18, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE CHECK ILLUMINATES. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, NO PROBLEM FOUND THE FIRST TIME, SECOND TIME OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AT CHARGE TO ME. THIRD TIME NEW FLASH (SOFTWARE)WAS BURNED. FORTH TIME THE PCV VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE.

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK ILLUMINATES. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, NO PROBLEM FOUND THE FIRST TIME, SECOND TIME OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AT CHARGE TO ME. THIRD TIME NEW FLASH (SOFTWARE)WAS BURNED. FORTH TIME THE PCV VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE.

Jun 18, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK ILLUMINATES. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, NO PROBLEM FOUND THE FIRST TIME, SECOND TIME OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AT CHARGE TO ME. THIRD TIME NEW FLASH (SOFTWARE)WAS BURNED. FORTH TIME THE PCV VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE.

Apr 6, 2001 Power Train

THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS OVERWEIGHT (THE FRONT STEERING AXLE IS 4,000 POUNDS THE DOOR POST LEGEND INDICATES THE FRONT AXLE MAX GVM SHOULD BE 3600 POUNDS) CAUSING THE TIRES TO WEAR, THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES WITH P235 6-PLY AND NOW THE VEHICLE HAS NO MORE TIRE PROBLEMS, THE TIRES ARE NOT PRO...

Apr 6, 2001 Power Train

THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS OVERWEIGHT (THE FRONT STEERING AXLE IS 4,000 POUNDS THE DOOR POST LEGEND INDICATES THE FRONT AXLE MAX GVM SHOULD BE 3600 POUNDS) CAUSING THE TIRES TO WEAR, THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES WITH P235 6-PLY AND NOW THE VEHICLE HAS NO MORE TIRE PROBLEMS, THE TIRES ARE NOT PRO...

Mar 7, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS ON THE DASH ARE SO FAINT THAT THEY CAN BARELY BE SEEN WHEN THEY ARE ON IN THE BRIGHT SUN LIGHT, THE CONSUMER ALSO HAS TROUBLE HEARING THE TURN SIGNAL WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. NLM

Mar 7, 2001 Interior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS ON THE DASH ARE SO FAINT THAT THEY CAN BARELY BE SEEN WHEN THEY ARE ON IN THE BRIGHT SUN LIGHT, THE CONSUMER ALSO HAS TROUBLE HEARING THE TURN SIGNAL WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. NLM

Mar 7, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS ON THE DASH ARE SO FAINT THAT THEY CAN BARELY BE SEEN WHEN THEY ARE ON IN THE BRIGHT SUN LIGHT, THE CONSUMER ALSO HAS TROUBLE HEARING THE TURN SIGNAL WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. NLM

Mar 7, 2001 Interior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS ON THE DASH ARE SO FAINT THAT THEY CAN BARELY BE SEEN WHEN THEY ARE ON IN THE BRIGHT SUN LIGHT, THE CONSUMER ALSO HAS TROUBLE HEARING THE TURN SIGNAL WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. NLM

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *MJS

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *MJS

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

IMPROPER TIRE SIZE CAUSED SIDE SWAY WHILE DRIVING CHANGING THE TIRE SIZE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM (MICHELIN P235 WRONG SIZE - MICHELIN LT235-6PLY,CORRECT SIZE). NLM

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

IMPROPER TIRE SIZE CAUSED SIDE SWAY WHILE DRIVING CHANGING THE TIRE SIZE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM (MICHELIN P235 WRONG SIZE - MICHELIN LT235-6PLY,CORRECT SIZE). NLM

Aug 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULL TO LEFT & WHEN APPLIED HARD LEFT SIDE BRAKES LOCK UP AND JERK VECHICLE TO LEFT. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULL TO LEFT & WHEN APPLIED HARD LEFT SIDE BRAKES LOCK UP AND JERK VECHICLE TO LEFT. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP AND FRONT END SUSPENSION FAILED, ON THE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE. NLM

Mar 2, 2000 Suspension

POWER STEERING PUMP AND FRONT END SUSPENSION FAILED, ON THE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE. NLM

Mar 2, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP AND FRONT END SUSPENSION FAILED, ON THE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE. NLM

Mar 2, 2000 Suspension

POWER STEERING PUMP AND FRONT END SUSPENSION FAILED, ON THE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE. NLM

Feb 15, 2000 Suspension

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, I HAVE FELT AND HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM MY STEERING COLUMN AT SLOW SPEEDS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY WILL BE LOOKING AT IT IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

Feb 15, 2000 Suspension

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, I HAVE FELT AND HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM MY STEERING COLUMN AT SLOW SPEEDS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY WILL BE LOOKING AT IT IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

Jan 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE SKIDS AND THE PEDAL DOES NOT KICK BACK. ALSO THE ABS DOES NOT ACTIVATE. VEHICLE HAS REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 3 TIMES, AND SAID IT WAS NORMAL. CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM ON COMPUTER. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE SKIDS AND THE PEDAL DOES NOT KICK BACK. ALSO THE ABS DOES NOT ACTIVATE. VEHICLE HAS REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 3 TIMES, AND SAID IT WAS NORMAL. CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM ON COMPUTER. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE PROCEEDING AND OPERATING NORMALLY - ENGINE CUT OUT WHEN DECELERATING TO GO INTO A TURN - COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. CONTACTED LOCAL FORD GARAGE AND THEY SAID NO SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE PROCEEDING AND OPERATING NORMALLY - ENGINE CUT OUT WHEN DECELERATING TO GO INTO A TURN - COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. CONTACTED LOCAL FORD GARAGE AND THEY SAID NO SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Visibility

A PIECE OF THE BLENDER TO THE MOTOR FOR THE HEATER HAS BROKEN, SO THAT THE VEHICLE HAS COMPLETE HEAT OR NO HEAT, NOTHING IN BETWEEN. DEALER SAYS HEATER CASE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Visibility

A PIECE OF THE BLENDER TO THE MOTOR FOR THE HEATER HAS BROKEN, SO THAT THE VEHICLE HAS COMPLETE HEAT OR NO HEAT, NOTHING IN BETWEEN. DEALER SAYS HEATER CASE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY FAIL TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP VEHICLE RIGHT AWAY. THIS CAUSES AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY FAIL TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP VEHICLE RIGHT AWAY. THIS CAUSES AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK

May 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING AND PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED,VEHICLE JUST TOOK OFF WITHOUT A DRIVER, NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION TO OCCUR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING AND PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED,VEHICLE JUST TOOK OFF WITHOUT A DRIVER, NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION TO OCCUR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

COVER FOR THE LEFT SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DOOR HINGE FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

COVER FOR THE LEFT SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DOOR HINGE FAILED. NLM

Dec 13, 1998 Suspension

STEERING PULLS LEFT ON ALL ROAD SURFACES AND AT ALL SPEEDS. ALLIGNMENT CHECKED TWICE BY TWO DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AND CONFIRMED IN SPECS. TIRES ROTATED AND CHECKED ALSO. *MJS

Dec 13, 1998 Suspension

STEERING PULLS LEFT ON ALL ROAD SURFACES AND AT ALL SPEEDS. ALLIGNMENT CHECKED TWICE BY TWO DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AND CONFIRMED IN SPECS. TIRES ROTATED AND CHECKED ALSO. *MJS

Jun 2, 1998 Visibility

VEHICLES HEATING SYSTEM DID NOT WARM DRIVING COMPARTMENT ADEQUATELY.

Jun 2, 1998 Suspension

ALL FOUR SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED.

Jun 2, 1998 Suspension

ALL FOUR SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED.

Jun 2, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jun 2, 1998 Power Train

DIFFERENTIALS LEAKING.

Jun 2, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.

Jun 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND SENDER FAILED AS PER TSB CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP.

Jun 2, 1998 Fuel System, Other

FUEL PUMP AND SENDER FAILED AS PER TSB CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP.

Jun 2, 1998 Visibility

VEHICLES HEATING SYSTEM DID NOT WARM DRIVING COMPARTMENT ADEQUATELY.

Jun 2, 1998 Suspension

ALL FOUR SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED.

Jun 2, 1998 Suspension

ALL FOUR SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED.

Jun 2, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jun 2, 1998 Power Train

DIFFERENTIALS LEAKING.

Jun 2, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.

Jun 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND SENDER FAILED AS PER TSB CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP.

Jun 2, 1998 Fuel System, Other

FUEL PUMP AND SENDER FAILED AS PER TSB CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP.

Apr 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE ENGINE IDLES IT MAKES NOISE, MOTOR REPLACED HOWEVER NOISE PERSISTS.

Apr 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE ENGINE IDLES IT MAKES NOISE, MOTOR REPLACED HOWEVER NOISE PERSISTS.

Oct 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

A THERMACTOR CHECK VALVE FAILED, CAUSING EXHAUST GASES TO BURN A HOLE IN A/C HOSE, ALLOWING FREON AND REFRIGERANT OIL TO SPRAY ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING A FIRE. THIS HAPPENED TO A24-PASSENGER BUS CARRYING 10 ELDERLY WHEEL CHAIR BOUND RESIDENTS OF A NURSING HOME. *AK

Oct 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

A THERMACTOR CHECK VALVE FAILED, CAUSING EXHAUST GASES TO BURN A HOLE IN A/C HOSE, ALLOWING FREON AND REFRIGERANT OIL TO SPRAY ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING A FIRE. THIS HAPPENED TO A24-PASSENGER BUS CARRYING 10 ELDERLY WHEEL CHAIR BOUND RESIDENTS OF A NURSING HOME. *AK