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Dec 1, 2023 Structure

The rear passenger compartment outside and inside door handles broke such that rear seating passengers cannot exit the vehicle and are trapped inside. In case of an accident, the emergency responders will have to resort to drastic time consuming measures such as ripping the doors off to save the tra...

Dec 1, 2023 Structure

The rear passenger compartment outside and inside door handles broke such that rear seating passengers cannot exit the vehicle and are trapped inside. In case of an accident, the emergency responders will have to resort to drastic time consuming measures such as ripping the doors off to save the tra...

Aug 2, 2020 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON

Aug 2, 2020 Service Brakes

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON

Aug 2, 2020 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON

Aug 2, 2020 Service Brakes

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON

Mar 31, 2020 Structure 11 mi

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Mar 31, 2020 Structure 11 mi

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May 24, 2018 Air Bags 89,820 mi

THIS YEAR BOTH THE AIRBAGS IN MY 1997 FORD E350 VAN HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS--EACH OCCURRING WHILE THE VAN WAS IN 'PARK'. ON 1/31/18 THE DRIVER'S BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE VAN WAS WARMING UP IN A PARKING LOT. MY ADULT DAUGHTER STARTED THE VAN, PLUGGED HER PHONE INTO THE...

May 24, 2018 Electrical System 89,820 mi

THIS YEAR BOTH THE AIRBAGS IN MY 1997 FORD E350 VAN HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS--EACH OCCURRING WHILE THE VAN WAS IN 'PARK'. ON 1/31/18 THE DRIVER'S BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE VAN WAS WARMING UP IN A PARKING LOT. MY ADULT DAUGHTER STARTED THE VAN, PLUGGED HER PHONE INTO THE...

May 24, 2018 Seat Belts 89,820 mi

THIS YEAR BOTH THE AIRBAGS IN MY 1997 FORD E350 VAN HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS--EACH OCCURRING WHILE THE VAN WAS IN 'PARK'. ON 1/31/18 THE DRIVER'S BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE VAN WAS WARMING UP IN A PARKING LOT. MY ADULT DAUGHTER STARTED THE VAN, PLUGGED HER PHONE INTO THE...

May 24, 2018 Air Bags 89,820 mi

THIS YEAR BOTH THE AIRBAGS IN MY 1997 FORD E350 VAN HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS--EACH OCCURRING WHILE THE VAN WAS IN 'PARK'. ON 1/31/18 THE DRIVER'S BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE VAN WAS WARMING UP IN A PARKING LOT. MY ADULT DAUGHTER STARTED THE VAN, PLUGGED HER PHONE INTO THE...

May 24, 2018 Electrical System 89,820 mi

THIS YEAR BOTH THE AIRBAGS IN MY 1997 FORD E350 VAN HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS--EACH OCCURRING WHILE THE VAN WAS IN 'PARK'. ON 1/31/18 THE DRIVER'S BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE VAN WAS WARMING UP IN A PARKING LOT. MY ADULT DAUGHTER STARTED THE VAN, PLUGGED HER PHONE INTO THE...

May 24, 2018 Seat Belts 89,820 mi

THIS YEAR BOTH THE AIRBAGS IN MY 1997 FORD E350 VAN HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS--EACH OCCURRING WHILE THE VAN WAS IN 'PARK'. ON 1/31/18 THE DRIVER'S BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE VAN WAS WARMING UP IN A PARKING LOT. MY ADULT DAUGHTER STARTED THE VAN, PLUGGED HER PHONE INTO THE...

Oct 9, 2017 Air Bags 60,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT THREE OR FOUR WEEKS AND I WENT TO START IT UP TO RUN THE ENGINE AND CHARGE THE BATTERIES AS I DID NOT PLAN TO USE IT FOR ANOTHER FEW WEEKS. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND HIT ME HARD. ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSION...

Oct 9, 2017 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT THREE OR FOUR WEEKS AND I WENT TO START IT UP TO RUN THE ENGINE AND CHARGE THE BATTERIES AS I DID NOT PLAN TO USE IT FOR ANOTHER FEW WEEKS. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND HIT ME HARD. ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSION...

Oct 9, 2017 Air Bags 60,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT THREE OR FOUR WEEKS AND I WENT TO START IT UP TO RUN THE ENGINE AND CHARGE THE BATTERIES AS I DID NOT PLAN TO USE IT FOR ANOTHER FEW WEEKS. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND HIT ME HARD. ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSION...

Oct 9, 2017 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT THREE OR FOUR WEEKS AND I WENT TO START IT UP TO RUN THE ENGINE AND CHARGE THE BATTERIES AS I DID NOT PLAN TO USE IT FOR ANOTHER FEW WEEKS. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND HIT ME HARD. ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSION...

Oct 31, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 47,333 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STUCK ON WHEN TURNED OFF, THEN WOULD WORK ONLY SOMETIMES & STEERING VIBRATED. *TR

Oct 31, 2013 Suspension 47,333 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STUCK ON WHEN TURNED OFF, THEN WOULD WORK ONLY SOMETIMES & STEERING VIBRATED. *TR

Oct 31, 2013 Steering 47,333 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STUCK ON WHEN TURNED OFF, THEN WOULD WORK ONLY SOMETIMES & STEERING VIBRATED. *TR

Oct 31, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 47,333 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STUCK ON WHEN TURNED OFF, THEN WOULD WORK ONLY SOMETIMES & STEERING VIBRATED. *TR

Oct 31, 2013 Suspension 47,333 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STUCK ON WHEN TURNED OFF, THEN WOULD WORK ONLY SOMETIMES & STEERING VIBRATED. *TR

Oct 31, 2013 Steering 47,333 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STUCK ON WHEN TURNED OFF, THEN WOULD WORK ONLY SOMETIMES & STEERING VIBRATED. *TR

May 15, 2013 Tires 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD E-350 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER ADVENTURE HT TIRES (N/A), SIZE 265/75/16R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WITH FOUR OTHER TIRES, WHICH HAD BEEN REPLACED. THE MANUFACT...

May 15, 2013 Tires 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD E-350 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER ADVENTURE HT TIRES (N/A), SIZE 265/75/16R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WITH FOUR OTHER TIRES, WHICH HAD BEEN REPLACED. THE MANUFACT...

Aug 27, 2012 Tires 84,488 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 52 MPH (PULLING A SMALL U-HAUL TRAILER) THE LEFT REAR TIRE ON MY VAN SUFFERED COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION. THE TREAD SUBSEQUENTLY WRAPPED AROUND THE AXLE AND HAD TO BE PRIED LOOSE. THE TREAD WAS WHOLE AND INTACT (A COMPLETE CIRCLE), BUT THE CARCASS OF THE TIRE SHREDDED. THE TIRE IS ...

Aug 27, 2012 Tires 84,488 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 52 MPH (PULLING A SMALL U-HAUL TRAILER) THE LEFT REAR TIRE ON MY VAN SUFFERED COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION. THE TREAD SUBSEQUENTLY WRAPPED AROUND THE AXLE AND HAD TO BE PRIED LOOSE. THE TREAD WAS WHOLE AND INTACT (A COMPLETE CIRCLE), BUT THE CARCASS OF THE TIRE SHREDDED. THE TIRE IS ...

May 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

I LOOKED OVER MY 1997 FORD E-350 CLUB WAGON BEFORE INSPECTION LAST YEAR AND NOTICED THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE INADEQUATE AND RUSTING HEAVILY. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND CITED FOR THE SAME RECALL THE FORD F150'S WERE THIS WEEK. THE TWO STRAPS ARE THIN AND OF POOR QUALITY -- MY TA...

May 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

I LOOKED OVER MY 1997 FORD E-350 CLUB WAGON BEFORE INSPECTION LAST YEAR AND NOTICED THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE INADEQUATE AND RUSTING HEAVILY. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND CITED FOR THE SAME RECALL THE FORD F150'S WERE THIS WEEK. THE TWO STRAPS ARE THIN AND OF POOR QUALITY -- MY TA...

Sep 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 37,414 mi

MY V10 FORD E-350 MOTOR HAD A HEAD FAILURE AND A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE EXPLOSION SOUND CREATED A PANIC AND STARTLED RESPONSE THAT ALMOST LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY AND THEY WERE FAMILIAR WITH THE P...

Sep 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 37,414 mi

MY V10 FORD E-350 MOTOR HAD A HEAD FAILURE AND A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE EXPLOSION SOUND CREATED A PANIC AND STARTLED RESPONSE THAT ALMOST LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY AND THEY WERE FAMILIAR WITH THE P...

Jul 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,265 mi

MY 97 FORD CLUB WAGON HEATER LINES TO THE REAS HEATER DISINTEGRATED. I FOUND THE LEAK AND DISCONNECTED THE LINES TO FIND THEM DETERIORATED 3/4 THE LENGTH. I KEPT THE LINES FOR INSPECTION. CONTACTING FORD THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THEY HAD NO INFORMATION OR RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM WITH A VEHICLE THIS OL...

Jul 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,265 mi

MY 97 FORD CLUB WAGON HEATER LINES TO THE REAS HEATER DISINTEGRATED. I FOUND THE LEAK AND DISCONNECTED THE LINES TO FIND THEM DETERIORATED 3/4 THE LENGTH. I KEPT THE LINES FOR INSPECTION. CONTACTING FORD THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THEY HAD NO INFORMATION OR RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM WITH A VEHICLE THIS OL...

Sep 8, 2009 Power Train 24,000 mi

SUDDEN TIRE TREAD SEPARATION OF THREE TIRES IN THREE WEEKS. TWO IN LESS THEN 15 MILES. TIRES ARE ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD AND ONLY 6000 MILES ON THEM. THEY ARE THE CORRECT SIZE AND LOAD E RATING KUHMO VENTURE HT FOR THE MOTORHOME THAT THESE TIRES ARE MOUNTED ON. THE TREAD SEPARATION HAD NO WARNING. THE M...

Sep 8, 2009 Power Train 24,000 mi

SUDDEN TIRE TREAD SEPARATION OF THREE TIRES IN THREE WEEKS. TWO IN LESS THEN 15 MILES. TIRES ARE ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD AND ONLY 6000 MILES ON THEM. THEY ARE THE CORRECT SIZE AND LOAD E RATING KUHMO VENTURE HT FOR THE MOTORHOME THAT THESE TIRES ARE MOUNTED ON. THE TREAD SEPARATION HAD NO WARNING. THE M...

Jul 5, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,150 mi

ABS FAILURE WHEN DRIVEN FOR MORE THAN 15 MILES. *TR

Jul 5, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,150 mi

ABS FAILURE WHEN DRIVEN FOR MORE THAN 15 MILES. *TR

May 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

OUR 1997 FORD F350 TRUCK WAS PARKED IN OUR BARN AND CAUGHT FIRE YESTERDAY MORNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE TRUCK AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE BARN AND ALSO CAUGHT OUR ATV ON FIRE. I LEFT FOR WORK AT 7 A.M. AND HAD BEEN IN THE BARN BEFORE LEAVING. THE FIRST DEPARTMENT WAS CONTAC...

May 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 250,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD E350. THE CONTACT AWOKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT TO FIND HIS VEHICLE ON FIRE. HE ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A GARDEN HOSE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND SUCCESSFULLY EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A FIREFIGHTER STATED THAT THE FIRE O...

May 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

OUR 1997 FORD F350 TRUCK WAS PARKED IN OUR BARN AND CAUGHT FIRE YESTERDAY MORNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE TRUCK AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE BARN AND ALSO CAUGHT OUR ATV ON FIRE. I LEFT FOR WORK AT 7 A.M. AND HAD BEEN IN THE BARN BEFORE LEAVING. THE FIRST DEPARTMENT WAS CONTAC...

May 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 250,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD E350. THE CONTACT AWOKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT TO FIND HIS VEHICLE ON FIRE. HE ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A GARDEN HOSE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND SUCCESSFULLY EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A FIREFIGHTER STATED THAT THE FIRE O...

Dec 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 203,000 mi

THE #3 SPARK PLUG ON MY '97 FORD E-350 VAN BLEW OUT (ABOUT 1 YEAR AFTER THE PLUGS WERE CHANGED) WHILE STARTING TO DRIVE SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MORE THAN ONE MECHANIC THAT THIS IS COMMON ON THIS ENGINE (5.4 L 8-CYLINDER) AND THAT IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT. I HAVE NOT HAD THE MONEY T...

Dec 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 203,000 mi

THE #3 SPARK PLUG ON MY '97 FORD E-350 VAN BLEW OUT (ABOUT 1 YEAR AFTER THE PLUGS WERE CHANGED) WHILE STARTING TO DRIVE SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MORE THAN ONE MECHANIC THAT THIS IS COMMON ON THIS ENGINE (5.4 L 8-CYLINDER) AND THAT IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT. I HAVE NOT HAD THE MONEY T...

Oct 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,817 mi

1997 FORD E350 V-10 ENGINE VAN BLEW OUT THE NUMBER 4 SPARK PLUG. LOUD POPPING SOUND FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF POWER AND STRONG FUEL SMELL. ALSO HAD A NEIGHBOR WITH AN F-150 THAT HAD SAME PROBLEM AND TRUCK BURNED TO THE GROUND IN UNDER 5 MINUTES. *TR

Oct 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,817 mi

1997 FORD E350 V-10 ENGINE VAN BLEW OUT THE NUMBER 4 SPARK PLUG. LOUD POPPING SOUND FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF POWER AND STRONG FUEL SMELL. ALSO HAD A NEIGHBOR WITH AN F-150 THAT HAD SAME PROBLEM AND TRUCK BURNED TO THE GROUND IN UNDER 5 MINUTES. *TR

Aug 31, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 54,000 mi

FORD POWERED MOTORHOME WAS DESTROYED BY AN ENGINE FIRE MAY 24 2008 THERE WAS A RECALL IN SEPTEMBER 2007 STATING THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL COULD CAUSE A FIRE. DURING A PHONE CALL WITH A DEALER I WAS TOLD PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. FOUR DAYS AFTER THE FIRE MAY 24 2008 I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD APOL...

Aug 31, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 54,000 mi

FORD POWERED MOTORHOME WAS DESTROYED BY AN ENGINE FIRE MAY 24 2008 THERE WAS A RECALL IN SEPTEMBER 2007 STATING THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL COULD CAUSE A FIRE. DURING A PHONE CALL WITH A DEALER I WAS TOLD PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. FOUR DAYS AFTER THE FIRE MAY 24 2008 I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD APOL...

Dec 1, 2006 Tires Crash

1997 ECONOLINE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER ON ITS SIDE. *TS *JB

Dec 1, 2006 Tires Crash

1997 ECONOLINE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER ON ITS SIDE. *TS *JB

Jun 15, 2006 Suspension Crash 74,500 mi

CRASH RIGHT FRONT,WHEEL BEARING NUT SHEERED OFF, ROTOR BROKE, WHEEL, TIRE ,AND HUB ASSEMBLY CAME OFF VEHICLE. WHEEL AND TIRE UNDAMAGED. *NM. *AK UPDATED 06/22/06 *JB

Jun 15, 2006 Suspension Crash 74,500 mi

CRASH RIGHT FRONT,WHEEL BEARING NUT SHEERED OFF, ROTOR BROKE, WHEEL, TIRE ,AND HUB ASSEMBLY CAME OFF VEHICLE. WHEEL AND TIRE UNDAMAGED. *NM. *AK UPDATED 06/22/06 *JB

Apr 25, 2006 Structure 261,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A FORD E-350 CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A UNICEL BOX BODY. THE FAILURE IS THE MOUNTING OF THE TRUCK BODY TO THE CHASSIS. THE DESIGN OF THE BOX ATTACHING MECHANISM IS INFERIOR RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF THE BODY FROM THE CHASSIS. THE BODY IS ATTACHED ONLY TO THE PLYWOOD FLOOR OF THE BOX ON...

Apr 25, 2006 Equipment 261,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A FORD E-350 CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A UNICEL BOX BODY. THE FAILURE IS THE MOUNTING OF THE TRUCK BODY TO THE CHASSIS. THE DESIGN OF THE BOX ATTACHING MECHANISM IS INFERIOR RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF THE BODY FROM THE CHASSIS. THE BODY IS ATTACHED ONLY TO THE PLYWOOD FLOOR OF THE BOX ON...

Apr 25, 2006 Structure 261,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A FORD E-350 CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A UNICEL BOX BODY. THE FAILURE IS THE MOUNTING OF THE TRUCK BODY TO THE CHASSIS. THE DESIGN OF THE BOX ATTACHING MECHANISM IS INFERIOR RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF THE BODY FROM THE CHASSIS. THE BODY IS ATTACHED ONLY TO THE PLYWOOD FLOOR OF THE BOX ON...

Apr 25, 2006 Equipment 261,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A FORD E-350 CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A UNICEL BOX BODY. THE FAILURE IS THE MOUNTING OF THE TRUCK BODY TO THE CHASSIS. THE DESIGN OF THE BOX ATTACHING MECHANISM IS INFERIOR RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF THE BODY FROM THE CHASSIS. THE BODY IS ATTACHED ONLY TO THE PLYWOOD FLOOR OF THE BOX ON...

Aug 31, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel

FUEL TANK LEAKED FUEL FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK ON BOTH SIDES. RECALL 01V114000 WAS ISSUED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 31, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel

FUEL TANK LEAKED FUEL FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK ON BOTH SIDES. RECALL 01V114000 WAS ISSUED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 97 FORD E-350 AND THE FUEL LINE DEVELOPED A LEAK DUE TO THE PLASTIC OUTER COATING RUBBING AGAINST THE LINE. I CONSIDER THIS A FIRE HAZARD AS IT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EXHAUST.*AK

Aug 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 97 FORD E-350 AND THE FUEL LINE DEVELOPED A LEAK DUE TO THE PLASTIC OUTER COATING RUBBING AGAINST THE LINE. I CONSIDER THIS A FIRE HAZARD AS IT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EXHAUST.*AK

Jul 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,526 mi

THE MOTOR HOME ENGINE OPERATED FINE WHILE WE WERE ON AN EXTENDED 1700 MILE TRIP. THE GAUGES REGISTERED NORMAL. WE CHECKED THE OIL & ANTIFREEZE & THEY WERE AT THE NORMAL LEVELS. AFTER WE RETURNED: AT MILEAGE 48526 WE STARTED THE ENGINE ON MAY 6, 2004 THE ENGINE STARTED WITH A LARGE KNOCKING NOISE &...

Jul 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,526 mi

THE MOTOR HOME ENGINE OPERATED FINE WHILE WE WERE ON AN EXTENDED 1700 MILE TRIP. THE GAUGES REGISTERED NORMAL. WE CHECKED THE OIL & ANTIFREEZE & THEY WERE AT THE NORMAL LEVELS. AFTER WE RETURNED: AT MILEAGE 48526 WE STARTED THE ENGINE ON MAY 6, 2004 THE ENGINE STARTED WITH A LARGE KNOCKING NOISE &...

May 11, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,883 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL RETURN LINE FAILED AS I WAS READY TO DEPART FOR THE DAY. I HAD STOPPED AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 300 FEET; UPON EXITING I SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR AND NOTICED A FUEL TRACK LEADING FROM MY VEHICLE. FUEL WAS LEAKING BADLY ONTO THE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OR MUFFLER. HA...

May 11, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,883 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL RETURN LINE FAILED AS I WAS READY TO DEPART FOR THE DAY. I HAD STOPPED AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 300 FEET; UPON EXITING I SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR AND NOTICED A FUEL TRACK LEADING FROM MY VEHICLE. FUEL WAS LEAKING BADLY ONTO THE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OR MUFFLER. HA...

May 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

THE RUBBER HOSE ~7/8" DIA. JUST ABOVE THE GAS TANK FILLER TUBE, WHICH RELIEVES PRESSURE AND ALLOWS THE TANK TO FILL PROPERLY, CRACKED AND SEPARATED. WHEN EVER THE TANK WAS FILLED TO THE TOP, FUEL WOULD SPEW ALL OVER THE GROUND. THE LEAK RAN DOWN FRAME RAILS AND WAS DIFFICULT TO LOCATE, I HAD TO CR...

May 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

THE RUBBER HOSE ~7/8" DIA. JUST ABOVE THE GAS TANK FILLER TUBE, WHICH RELIEVES PRESSURE AND ALLOWS THE TANK TO FILL PROPERLY, CRACKED AND SEPARATED. WHEN EVER THE TANK WAS FILLED TO THE TOP, FUEL WOULD SPEW ALL OVER THE GROUND. THE LEAK RAN DOWN FRAME RAILS AND WAS DIFFICULT TO LOCATE, I HAD TO CR...

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT OF THE ALUMINUM HEAD OF AN E-350 FORD V-8 VORTEX ENGINE. MECHANICS I HAVE SPOKEN TO HAVE REPORTED FAMILIARITY WITH THIS EXACT PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLE REACHES 60,000 PLUS MILES. INDIVIDUAL WITH SAME TYPE AND YEAR (97) TRUCK IS HAVING SAME TROUBLE.

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT OF THE ALUMINUM HEAD OF AN E-350 FORD V-8 VORTEX ENGINE. MECHANICS I HAVE SPOKEN TO HAVE REPORTED FAMILIARITY WITH THIS EXACT PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLE REACHES 60,000 PLUS MILES. INDIVIDUAL WITH SAME TYPE AND YEAR (97) TRUCK IS HAVING SAME TROUBLE.

Jan 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 98,979 mi

1997 FORD SUPER CLUB WAGON XLT (E350) ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES INAPPROPRIATELY CAUSING TOTAL LACK OF BRAKING POWER. THE ABS CONTROL UNIT DOES NOT RECORD AN ERROR CODE SO MY MECHANIC CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. I HAVE HAD TO REMOVE THE ABS FUSE IN ORDER TO HAVE TRUSTWORTHY BRAKES.

Jan 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 98,979 mi

1997 FORD SUPER CLUB WAGON XLT (E350) ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES INAPPROPRIATELY CAUSING TOTAL LACK OF BRAKING POWER. THE ABS CONTROL UNIT DOES NOT RECORD AN ERROR CODE SO MY MECHANIC CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. I HAVE HAD TO REMOVE THE ABS FUSE IN ORDER TO HAVE TRUSTWORTHY BRAKES.

Aug 21, 2002 Tires Crash

THESE TIRES HAS TO BE INVESTIGATED! I'VE HAD 3 BLOWOUTS ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. TIRES HAD 15,000 MILES ON THEM. FIRST BLOWOUT OCCURRED ON HIGHWAY AT 65MPH ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, TIRE HAD MULTIPLE BELT SEPERATIONS. PUT ON SPARE TIRE OF SAME BRAND AND SIZE AND BARELY GOT HOME BEFORE THE BELT STAR...

Aug 21, 2002 Tires Crash

THESE TIRES HAS TO BE INVESTIGATED! I'VE HAD 3 BLOWOUTS ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. TIRES HAD 15,000 MILES ON THEM. FIRST BLOWOUT OCCURRED ON HIGHWAY AT 65MPH ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, TIRE HAD MULTIPLE BELT SEPERATIONS. PUT ON SPARE TIRE OF SAME BRAND AND SIZE AND BARELY GOT HOME BEFORE THE BELT STAR...

Jun 13, 2002 Tires

MICHELIN, LTXA/S, P22575/R16 AFTER MARKET 3000, AMBULANCE, RIGHT FRONT INTERIOR SIDEWALL BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO RIM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED. *AK *TT

Jun 13, 2002 Tires

MICHELIN, LTXA/S, P22575/R16 AFTER MARKET 3000, AMBULANCE, RIGHT FRONT INTERIOR SIDEWALL BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO RIM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED. *AK *TT

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES THE 1997 FORD V-10 CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, CONSUMER IS UNSURE OF CAUSE. YD CONSUMER STATES NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN AVAILABLE FROM INSURANCE COMPANY OR DEALERSHIP, CONSUMER MENTIONS THAT ON DOG DIED DUE TO THE FIRE. *TT

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES THE 1997 FORD V-10 CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, CONSUMER IS UNSURE OF CAUSE. YD CONSUMER STATES NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN AVAILABLE FROM INSURANCE COMPANY OR DEALERSHIP, CONSUMER MENTIONS THAT ON DOG DIED DUE TO THE FIRE. *TT

Jun 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER VEHICLE WAS STARTED AN UNUSUAL NOISE OCCURRED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDER. *AK *MJ

Jun 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER VEHICLE WAS STARTED AN UNUSUAL NOISE OCCURRED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDER. *AK *MJ

Apr 2, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STARTED TREMBLING AND VIBRATING. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, AND NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED.*AK

Apr 2, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STARTED TREMBLING AND VIBRATING. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, AND NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED.*AK

Oct 26, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING TREAD ON LEFT INNER TIRE SEPARATED. ORIGINAL MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT ON A FORD, TRUCK E350, 1997. TIRE MILEAGE 20,000. *AK FIRESTONE STEELTEX, P225/75R16, DOT NUMBER VD1L1XA. *JB

Oct 26, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING TREAD ON LEFT INNER TIRE SEPARATED. ORIGINAL MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT ON A FORD, TRUCK E350, 1997. TIRE MILEAGE 20,000. *AK FIRESTONE STEELTEX, P225/75R16, DOT NUMBER VD1L1XA. *JB

Sep 26, 2001 Tires

RV PULLES TO THE SIDE, ALIGNMENT DID NOT FULLY CORRECT, VEHICLE SHOOK AT HIGHWAY SPEED, DIAGNOSIS AS TREAD SEPARATION WITH DANGER OF TIRE FAILURE AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL

Sep 26, 2001 Tires

RV PULLES TO THE SIDE, ALIGNMENT DID NOT FULLY CORRECT, VEHICLE SHOOK AT HIGHWAY SPEED, DIAGNOSIS AS TREAD SEPARATION WITH DANGER OF TIRE FAILURE AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL

Jul 23, 2001 Tires

TIRE BLEW OUT INSTANTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON STRAIGHT AND LEVEL PAVEMENT IN GOOD REPAIR WITH NO ROAD HAZARD OR CROSS WIND OR ANY OTHER APPARENT ADVERSE CONDITION EXCEPT THAT THE AMBIENT OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS APPRX. 110 DEGREES , AND THE ROAD WAS ALSO VERY HOT.THE TIRE THAT BLEW...

Jul 23, 2001 Tires

TIRE BLEW OUT INSTANTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON STRAIGHT AND LEVEL PAVEMENT IN GOOD REPAIR WITH NO ROAD HAZARD OR CROSS WIND OR ANY OTHER APPARENT ADVERSE CONDITION EXCEPT THAT THE AMBIENT OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS APPRX. 110 DEGREES , AND THE ROAD WAS ALSO VERY HOT.THE TIRE THAT BLEW...

Jun 20, 2001 Tires

THREE FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S M/S TIRES, SIZE: LT225/75R16, DOT: UNKNOWN. MOTORHOMES EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 300 MILES OF EACH OTHER WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 45 TO 65 MPH. THESE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLES, AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 27,000 MILES ON THEM. ...

Jun 20, 2001 Tires

THREE FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S M/S TIRES, SIZE: LT225/75R16, DOT: UNKNOWN. MOTORHOMES EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 300 MILES OF EACH OTHER WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 45 TO 65 MPH. THESE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLES, AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 27,000 MILES ON THEM. ...

May 31, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 31, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 12, 2001 Tires

OIL FILTER HOUSING UNIT BOLTED TO LEFT SIDE OF TRITON V-10 ENGINE FELL OFF THE ENGINE AFTER BOLTS WHICH HELD THE HOUSING APPARENTLY VIBRATED LOOSE. THE FAILURE RESULTED DESTRUCTION OF BOTH THE SENDING AND RETURN OIL LINES TO THE OIL COOLER AND ALSO HEAVY DAMAGE TO OIL COOLER AFTER IT TOO ALSO FELL A...

May 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL FILTER HOUSING UNIT BOLTED TO LEFT SIDE OF TRITON V-10 ENGINE FELL OFF THE ENGINE AFTER BOLTS WHICH HELD THE HOUSING APPARENTLY VIBRATED LOOSE. THE FAILURE RESULTED DESTRUCTION OF BOTH THE SENDING AND RETURN OIL LINES TO THE OIL COOLER AND ALSO HEAVY DAMAGE TO OIL COOLER AFTER IT TOO ALSO FELL A...

May 12, 2001 Tires

OIL FILTER HOUSING UNIT BOLTED TO LEFT SIDE OF TRITON V-10 ENGINE FELL OFF THE ENGINE AFTER BOLTS WHICH HELD THE HOUSING APPARENTLY VIBRATED LOOSE. THE FAILURE RESULTED DESTRUCTION OF BOTH THE SENDING AND RETURN OIL LINES TO THE OIL COOLER AND ALSO HEAVY DAMAGE TO OIL COOLER AFTER IT TOO ALSO FELL A...

May 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL FILTER HOUSING UNIT BOLTED TO LEFT SIDE OF TRITON V-10 ENGINE FELL OFF THE ENGINE AFTER BOLTS WHICH HELD THE HOUSING APPARENTLY VIBRATED LOOSE. THE FAILURE RESULTED DESTRUCTION OF BOTH THE SENDING AND RETURN OIL LINES TO THE OIL COOLER AND ALSO HEAVY DAMAGE TO OIL COOLER AFTER IT TOO ALSO FELL A...

Mar 27, 2001 Tires

2 TIRES BLEW OUT WITH VERY LITTLE TRED WEAR ON THEM. BOTH TIMES THE SIDEWALLS RIPPED AWAY AT SIDEWALL. *AK (TIRESIZE: 16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

Mar 27, 2001 Tires

2 TIRES BLEW OUT WITH VERY LITTLE TRED WEAR ON THEM. BOTH TIMES THE SIDEWALLS RIPPED AWAY AT SIDEWALL. *AK (TIRESIZE: 16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN SPARK PLUGS BLEWOUT ON ENGINE HEAD. ENGINE HEAD WAS REPLACED. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN SPARK PLUGS BLEWOUT ON ENGINE HEAD. ENGINE HEAD WAS REPLACED. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN SPARK PLUGS BLEWOUT ON ENGINE HEAD. ENGINE HEAD WAS REPLACED. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN SPARK PLUGS BLEWOUT ON ENGINE HEAD. ENGINE HEAD WAS REPLACED. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Tires

3 OF 4 TIRES THREW TREAD, 1 IS READY TO THROW TREAD. HAVE 2 TIRES FOR INSPECTION. *AK (TIRESIZE: 245/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )

Feb 7, 2001 Tires

3 OF 4 TIRES THREW TREAD, 1 IS READY TO THROW TREAD. HAVE 2 TIRES FOR INSPECTION. *AK (TIRESIZE: 245/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )

Dec 11, 2000 Electrical System

CAN NOT ACTIVATE HORN WHEN INSIDE VEHICLE IS COLD IE FREEZING WEATHER. *AK

Dec 11, 2000 Electrical System

CAN NOT ACTIVATE HORN WHEN INSIDE VEHICLE IS COLD IE FREEZING WEATHER. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Parking Brake

THE CONSUMER IS IN CHARGE OF 40 VEHICLES MODEL YEARS 1997 AND 1998 E350 CUTAWAY VANS USED FOR PARATRANSIT WORK, 70% OF THE VEHICLES HAVE HAD DRIVELINE E-BRAKE LEAKS CAUSING GREAT COST IN REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS TO THE COMPANY. *MJS

Dec 6, 2000 Parking Brake

THE CONSUMER IS IN CHARGE OF 40 VEHICLES MODEL YEARS 1997 AND 1998 E350 CUTAWAY VANS USED FOR PARATRANSIT WORK, 70% OF THE VEHICLES HAVE HAD DRIVELINE E-BRAKE LEAKS CAUSING GREAT COST IN REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS TO THE COMPANY. *MJS

Nov 28, 2000 Tires

AT 65 MPH TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ON LEFT REAR OUTSIDE TIRE. PART OF TREAD REMAINED ATTACHED TO TIRE CARCASS, AND THE REST OF THE TREAD RIPPED THROUGH THE MOTORHOME. I HAVE PICTURES WHICH CAN BE EASILY SENT ELECTRONICALLY.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VOLLIXD257 TIRESIZE: LT225/75R1)

Nov 28, 2000 Tires

AT 65 MPH TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ON LEFT REAR OUTSIDE TIRE. PART OF TREAD REMAINED ATTACHED TO TIRE CARCASS, AND THE REST OF THE TREAD RIPPED THROUGH THE MOTORHOME. I HAVE PICTURES WHICH CAN BE EASILY SENT ELECTRONICALLY.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VOLLIXD257 TIRESIZE: LT225/75R1)

Nov 15, 2000 Suspension

VAN SHAKES RATTLES, WHILE IN OPERATION. LOUD SOUND WHILE IN OPERATION. REAR END HAS BEEN THUS FAR DIAGNOSED AS PROBLEM. THE ABS BRAKES ARE ALSO MAL FUNCTIONING. PEDAL GOES DOWN TO FLOOR AND BRAKES ARE NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY

Nov 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VAN SHAKES RATTLES, WHILE IN OPERATION. LOUD SOUND WHILE IN OPERATION. REAR END HAS BEEN THUS FAR DIAGNOSED AS PROBLEM. THE ABS BRAKES ARE ALSO MAL FUNCTIONING. PEDAL GOES DOWN TO FLOOR AND BRAKES ARE NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY

Nov 15, 2000 Suspension

VAN SHAKES RATTLES, WHILE IN OPERATION. LOUD SOUND WHILE IN OPERATION. REAR END HAS BEEN THUS FAR DIAGNOSED AS PROBLEM. THE ABS BRAKES ARE ALSO MAL FUNCTIONING. PEDAL GOES DOWN TO FLOOR AND BRAKES ARE NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY

Nov 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VAN SHAKES RATTLES, WHILE IN OPERATION. LOUD SOUND WHILE IN OPERATION. REAR END HAS BEEN THUS FAR DIAGNOSED AS PROBLEM. THE ABS BRAKES ARE ALSO MAL FUNCTIONING. PEDAL GOES DOWN TO FLOOR AND BRAKES ARE NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY

Nov 4, 2000 Tires

TWO TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BOTH WERE REAR DUALS ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER REAR TIRE FAILED LAST JULY AND WAS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L1XA466 TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)

Nov 4, 2000 Tires

TWO TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BOTH WERE REAR DUALS ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER REAR TIRE FAILED LAST JULY AND WAS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L1XA466 TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)

Oct 2, 2000 Tires Crash

CONSUMER HAS A 1997, FORD, E350 VAN. THE ORIGINAL TIRES WITH 27,700 MILES. TIRE SIZE LT225/75R16 DOT# UNKNOWN. REAR PASSENGER FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRE TREAD SEPARATED GOING 65MPH. VEHICLE TURNED 180 DEGREES & HIT THE GUARDRAIL FRONT & REAR, AND WAS TOTALLED. FIRESTONE WILL BE CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Tires Crash

CONSUMER HAS A 1997, FORD, E350 VAN. THE ORIGINAL TIRES WITH 27,700 MILES. TIRE SIZE LT225/75R16 DOT# UNKNOWN. REAR PASSENGER FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRE TREAD SEPARATED GOING 65MPH. VEHICLE TURNED 180 DEGREES & HIT THE GUARDRAIL FRONT & REAR, AND WAS TOTALLED. FIRESTONE WILL BE CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION/BLOWOUT AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, ONE OF THE RIGHT REAR DUAL TIRES (TIRESIZE: LT225/75RM)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT225/75RM )

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

1ST TIRE EXPERIENCED A BUBBLE IN THE CENTER OF THE TREAD, 2ND TIRE WAS A CATASTOPHIC FAILURE AT SPEED W/ TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT225/7516)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT225/7516 )

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

HAD TREAD SEPARATIONS ON 4 OF THE ORIGINAL 6 TIRES. AT ADVISE OF DEALER REPLACED OEM TIRES WITH A LARGER SIZE BRIDGESTONE TIRE WHICH HAS NOT FAILED TO THIS POINT. WE WERE TOLD BY THE TIRE DEALER THAT THE BRIDGESTONES HAD A GREATER LOAD CAPACITY THAN THE FIRESTONES. THE PROBLEM IS THE BRIGESTONES ...

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION/BLOWOUT AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, ONE OF THE RIGHT REAR DUAL TIRES (TIRESIZE: LT225/75RM)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT225/75RM )

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

1ST TIRE EXPERIENCED A BUBBLE IN THE CENTER OF THE TREAD, 2ND TIRE WAS A CATASTOPHIC FAILURE AT SPEED W/ TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT225/7516)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT225/7516 )

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

HAD TREAD SEPARATIONS ON 4 OF THE ORIGINAL 6 TIRES. AT ADVISE OF DEALER REPLACED OEM TIRES WITH A LARGER SIZE BRIDGESTONE TIRE WHICH HAS NOT FAILED TO THIS POINT. WE WERE TOLD BY THE TIRE DEALER THAT THE BRIDGESTONES HAD A GREATER LOAD CAPACITY THAN THE FIRESTONES. THE PROBLEM IS THE BRIGESTONES ...

Sep 15, 2000 Tires

THE INSIDE RIGHT REAR DUEL LOST IT'S TREAD WHILE TRAVELING DOWN I-70 AT 75 MPH. THIS CAUSED THE INNER FENDER WALL TO ROLL UP OVER THE TIRE'S. UNIT IS A AMBULANCE AND A PATIENT WAS ON-BOARD. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A REST-AREA AND NO ACCIDENT OCCURED. IN THE LAST 10 DAYS HAVE BEEN CONTAC...

Sep 15, 2000 Tires

THE INSIDE RIGHT REAR DUEL LOST IT'S TREAD WHILE TRAVELING DOWN I-70 AT 75 MPH. THIS CAUSED THE INNER FENDER WALL TO ROLL UP OVER THE TIRE'S. UNIT IS A AMBULANCE AND A PATIENT WAS ON-BOARD. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A REST-AREA AND NO ACCIDENT OCCURED. IN THE LAST 10 DAYS HAVE BEEN CONTAC...

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE'S TREAD PEELED OFF AT 55MPH VERY SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BODY OF THE TRUCK AND THE MUD FLAP. THIS TRUCK HAD A DUAL WHEEL REAR AXLE AND I REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE I WAS SCARED OF THEM( DOT NUMBER: EJAKDXM TIRE SIZE: LT225/75R1 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE'S TREAD PEELED OFF AT 55MPH VERY SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BODY OF THE TRUCK AND THE MUD FLAP. THIS TRUCK HAD A DUAL WHEEL REAR AXLE AND I REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE I WAS SCARED OF THEM( DOT NUMBER: EJAKDXM TIRE SIZE: LT225/75R1 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE'S TREAD PEELED OFF AT 55MPH VERY SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BODY OF THE TRUCK AND THE MUD FLAP. THIS TRUCK HAD A DUAL WHEEL REAR AXLE AND I REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE I WAS SCARED OF THEM( DOT NUMBER: EJAKDXM TIRE SIZE: LT225/75R1 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE'S TREAD PEELED OFF AT 55MPH VERY SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BODY OF THE TRUCK AND THE MUD FLAP. THIS TRUCK HAD A DUAL WHEEL REAR AXLE AND I REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE I WAS SCARED OF THEM( DOT NUMBER: EJAKDXM TIRE SIZE: LT225/75R1 )

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL TIRE P225/75R16 DOT VD1L1XA406 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING FRONT END TO SHAKE, TIRE REMAINED INFLATED. *SLC

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL TIRE P225/75R16 DOT VD1L1XA406 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING FRONT END TO SHAKE, TIRE REMAINED INFLATED. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Visibility

SIDE MIRRORS FOLD INWARD AT LEGAL HIGHWAY SPEED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE TO THE REAR. DRIVER IS DISTRACTED BY HAVING TO WIND DOWN WINDOW AND PUSH MIRROR BACK. I HAVE COMPLAINED MANY TIMES TO DEALER BUT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO FIX AND SAY "ALL WINNEBAGO MIRRORS DO THAT". PROBLEM IS CONTINUING.

Aug 16, 2000 Visibility

SIDE MIRRORS FOLD INWARD AT LEGAL HIGHWAY SPEED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE TO THE REAR. DRIVER IS DISTRACTED BY HAVING TO WIND DOWN WINDOW AND PUSH MIRROR BACK. I HAVE COMPLAINED MANY TIMES TO DEALER BUT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO FIX AND SAY "ALL WINNEBAGO MIRRORS DO THAT". PROBLEM IS CONTINUING.

Aug 2, 2000 Tires

THIS IS THE THIRD SET OF FIRESTONE TIRES I'VE HAD, ALL ON NEW VEHICLES, AND THE THIRD FAILURE OF THIS TYPE (TREAD SEPARATION). I REPLACED THE PREVIOUS SETS AT MY OWN EXPENSE. I REPLACED ALL FOUR REAR TIRES AFTER THIS RECENT FAILURE. UPON INSPECTION, A SECOND TIRE WAS FOUND TO HAVE TWO BULGES IN THE ...

Aug 2, 2000 Tires

THIS IS THE THIRD SET OF FIRESTONE TIRES I'VE HAD, ALL ON NEW VEHICLES, AND THE THIRD FAILURE OF THIS TYPE (TREAD SEPARATION). I REPLACED THE PREVIOUS SETS AT MY OWN EXPENSE. I REPLACED ALL FOUR REAR TIRES AFTER THIS RECENT FAILURE. UPON INSPECTION, A SECOND TIRE WAS FOUND TO HAVE TWO BULGES IN THE ...

Jan 10, 2000 Tires

THE REAR RIGHT TIRE TREAD CAME OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. YH

Jan 10, 2000 Tires

THE REAR RIGHT TIRE TREAD CAME OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. YH

Dec 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL POSSIBLY STUCK CAUSING DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, RUN OFF THE ROAD,HIT A GUARDRAIL, RETURN TO THE ROAD WHEN THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED AND SLID DOWN THE ROAD. ONE PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FORM THE VEHICLE AND DIED ALL OTHER PASSENGER HAD NO EVIDENT INJURIES. *NLM

Dec 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL POSSIBLY STUCK CAUSING DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, RUN OFF THE ROAD,HIT A GUARDRAIL, RETURN TO THE ROAD WHEN THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED AND SLID DOWN THE ROAD. ONE PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FORM THE VEHICLE AND DIED ALL OTHER PASSENGER HAD NO EVIDENT INJURIES. *NLM

Jun 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER FEELING VIBRATIONS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. NLM

Jun 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER FEELING VIBRATIONS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. NLM

May 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND APPLYING BRAKES,, THE BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD,AND CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES UNTIL VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK

May 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND APPLYING BRAKES,, THE BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD,AND CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES UNTIL VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK

Apr 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OUR VEHICLE QUIT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON A 2-LANE RURAL HWY. W/NO SHOULDER. IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS LOSING POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLUTTERING ON & OFF AND THEN THE OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS STARTED TO FADE. THE ENGINE THEN QUIT TOTALLY. WE TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE; IT WOULD TURN ...

Apr 6, 1999 Power Train

OUR VEHICLE QUIT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON A 2-LANE RURAL HWY. W/NO SHOULDER. IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS LOSING POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLUTTERING ON & OFF AND THEN THE OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS STARTED TO FADE. THE ENGINE THEN QUIT TOTALLY. WE TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE; IT WOULD TURN ...

Apr 6, 1999 Unknown Or Other

OUR VEHICLE QUIT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON A 2-LANE RURAL HWY. W/NO SHOULDER. IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS LOSING POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLUTTERING ON & OFF AND THEN THE OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS STARTED TO FADE. THE ENGINE THEN QUIT TOTALLY. WE TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE; IT WOULD TURN ...

Apr 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OUR VEHICLE QUIT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON A 2-LANE RURAL HWY. W/NO SHOULDER. IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS LOSING POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLUTTERING ON & OFF AND THEN THE OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS STARTED TO FADE. THE ENGINE THEN QUIT TOTALLY. WE TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE; IT WOULD TURN ...

Apr 6, 1999 Power Train

OUR VEHICLE QUIT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON A 2-LANE RURAL HWY. W/NO SHOULDER. IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS LOSING POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLUTTERING ON & OFF AND THEN THE OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS STARTED TO FADE. THE ENGINE THEN QUIT TOTALLY. WE TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE; IT WOULD TURN ...

Apr 6, 1999 Unknown Or Other

OUR VEHICLE QUIT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON A 2-LANE RURAL HWY. W/NO SHOULDER. IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS LOSING POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLUTTERING ON & OFF AND THEN THE OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS STARTED TO FADE. THE ENGINE THEN QUIT TOTALLY. WE TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE; IT WOULD TURN ...

Mar 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING AND CRACKING, CAUSING LOSS CONTROL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING AND CRACKING, CAUSING LOSS CONTROL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ENTIRE FRONT END VIBRATES. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED ROTORD AT LEAST FIVE TIMES. AFTER ROTORS REPLACEMENT VIBRATION STOPPED FOR A SHIRT PERIOD, AND THEN STARTED AGAIN. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ENTIRE FRONT END VIBRATES. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED ROTORD AT LEAST FIVE TIMES. AFTER ROTORS REPLACEMENT VIBRATION STOPPED FOR A SHIRT PERIOD, AND THEN STARTED AGAIN. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPYLING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, PEDAL TRAVELS ALMOST TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPYLING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, PEDAL TRAVELS ALMOST TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.. *AK

Dec 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE AMBULANCE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM, SUCH AS CRACKED ROTORS/ FROZEN CALIPERS, AND HAD 3 REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS THIS MAY CAUSE NO BRAKING ABILITY OR EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE AMBULANCE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM, SUCH AS CRACKED ROTORS/ FROZEN CALIPERS, AND HAD 3 REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS THIS MAY CAUSE NO BRAKING ABILITY OR EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE AMBULANCE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM, SUCH AS CRACKED ROTORS/ FROZEN CALIPERS, AND HAD 3 REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS THIS MAY CAUSE NO BRAKING ABILITY OR EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE AMBULANCE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM, SUCH AS CRACKED ROTORS/ FROZEN CALIPERS, AND HAD 3 REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS THIS MAY CAUSE NO BRAKING ABILITY OR EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Parking Brake

DUE TO FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE WHICH DOES NOT RELEASE CAUSING OVERHEATING OF BRAKE SYSTEM DAMAGING THE CALIPERS AND ROTORS, WHILE BRAKING THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS VERY HARD ALMOST RESULTING IN SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL.

Sep 1, 1998 Parking Brake

DUE TO FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE WHICH DOES NOT RELEASE CAUSING OVERHEATING OF BRAKE SYSTEM DAMAGING THE CALIPERS AND ROTORS, WHILE BRAKING THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS VERY HARD ALMOST RESULTING IN SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL.

Aug 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM; WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A SUDDEN, GRAUDAL OR NORMAL STOP THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS OUT THE CONSUMER'S HAND, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE PULLING TO RIGHT HAND SIDE DUE TO THE REAR BRAKES THAT ARE NOT RELEASING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLE...

Aug 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM; WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A SUDDEN, GRAUDAL OR NORMAL STOP THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS OUT THE CONSUMER'S HAND, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE PULLING TO RIGHT HAND SIDE DUE TO THE REAR BRAKES THAT ARE NOT RELEASING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLE...

May 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE VEERS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AND ALSO VIBRATES. DEALER CAN'T FIND SOLUTION. *AK

May 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE VEERS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AND ALSO VIBRATES. DEALER CAN'T FIND SOLUTION. *AK

Apr 22, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO 2ND GEAR WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND OVER CAUSING ENGINE TO RACE EXCESSIVELY.

Apr 22, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNED CAUSING CUPPING/DAMAGE TO TIRES.

Apr 22, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO 2ND GEAR WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND OVER CAUSING ENGINE TO RACE EXCESSIVELY.

Apr 22, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNED CAUSING CUPPING/DAMAGE TO TIRES.

Apr 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN PROCEEDING FROM A STOP POSITION OR COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN PROCEEDING FROM A STOP POSITION OR COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO VIBRATE AND MAKE NOISE AFTER ENGINE REPLACEMENT.

Mar 12, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED.

Mar 12, 1998 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Mar 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO VIBRATE AND MAKE NOISE AFTER ENGINE REPLACEMENT.

Mar 12, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED.

Mar 12, 1998 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Mar 2, 1998 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. CAUSE OF FIRE WAS DETERMINED BY FORD INSPECTOR TO BE A FAULTY ELECTRICAL CABLE THAT SHORTED OUT DUE HIGH MOISTURE LEVELS AND NO PROTECTION OF CABLE. *AK

Mar 2, 1998 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. CAUSE OF FIRE WAS DETERMINED BY FORD INSPECTOR TO BE A FAULTY ELECTRICAL CABLE THAT SHORTED OUT DUE HIGH MOISTURE LEVELS AND NO PROTECTION OF CABLE. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR BRAKE SHOES WERE WORN OUT DOWN TO THE METAL AND IT RUINES SIDE DRUMS. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR BRAKE SHOES WERE WORN OUT DOWN TO THE METAL AND IT RUINES SIDE DRUMS. *AK

Jul 23, 1997 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION AXLES CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE FRAME SPRINGS A NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH. THEY APPARENTLY EXCEED THEIR LIMIT. *AK

Jul 23, 1997 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION AXLES CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE FRAME SPRINGS A NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH. THEY APPARENTLY EXCEED THEIR LIMIT. *AK

Jun 30, 1997 Wheels

DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE HUB CAPS, THE HUB CAPS FALL OFF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO A MOTORIST VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS LOST 8 HUB CAPS WITHIN 6000 MILES. *AK

Jun 30, 1997 Wheels

DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE HUB CAPS, THE HUB CAPS FALL OFF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO A MOTORIST VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS LOST 8 HUB CAPS WITHIN 6000 MILES. *AK

May 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME OR PULLING A LOAD THE BRAKES BECOME WARM AND THE BRAKING POWER DECREASES. THE VEHICLE ALSO VIRBRATES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. VEHICLE SERVICED 8 OR 9 TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK FRONT BRAKE ROTOR WARP DUE TO HEAT WHICH LESSON...

May 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME OR PULLING A LOAD THE BRAKES BECOME WARM AND THE BRAKING POWER DECREASES. THE VEHICLE ALSO VIRBRATES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. VEHICLE SERVICED 8 OR 9 TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK FRONT BRAKE ROTOR WARP DUE TO HEAT WHICH LESSON...

Mar 5, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE: WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY APPROXIMATELY 65MPH AND HIT THE BRAKES TO TURN OFF CRUIISE CONTROL BECAUSE APPROACHING A GRADE, HAD FOOT ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING AT AVERY HIGH IDLE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, CAUSE OF PROBLEM UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE: WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY APPROXIMATELY 65MPH AND HIT THE BRAKES TO TURN OFF CRUIISE CONTROL BECAUSE APPROACHING A GRADE, HAD FOOT ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING AT AVERY HIGH IDLE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, CAUSE OF PROBLEM UNKNOWN. *AK