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Jan 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ECONOLINE VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE WHEEL WELL IN THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE CALIPERS, ROTORS , AND BRAKES PADS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CAN STILL SMELL SOMETHING BURNING...

Jan 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ECONOLINE VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE WHEEL WELL IN THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE CALIPERS, ROTORS , AND BRAKES PADS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CAN STILL SMELL SOMETHING BURNING...

Jan 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,639 mi

1995 FORD E150 BASED CONVERSION VAN HAS HAD THE BRAKING SYSTEMS/ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT REPLACED TWICE IN LESS THAN 83000 MILES. BOTH REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE AT FORD DEALERS AND COPIES OF BOTH INVOICES CAN BE PROVIDED. SINCE THIS FAILURE DISABLES THE ABS SYSTEM AND PRODUCES A HOPPING IN THE REAR...

Jan 7, 2010 Power Train 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD 250 ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IT WOULD MOVE IN REVERSE INSTEAD OF STOPPING. THE VEHICLE IS BEING DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

Jan 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,639 mi

1995 FORD E150 BASED CONVERSION VAN HAS HAD THE BRAKING SYSTEMS/ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT REPLACED TWICE IN LESS THAN 83000 MILES. BOTH REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE AT FORD DEALERS AND COPIES OF BOTH INVOICES CAN BE PROVIDED. SINCE THIS FAILURE DISABLES THE ABS SYSTEM AND PRODUCES A HOPPING IN THE REAR...

Jan 7, 2010 Power Train 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD 250 ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IT WOULD MOVE IN REVERSE INSTEAD OF STOPPING. THE VEHICLE IS BEING DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

Nov 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ECONOLINE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE "ABS" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900. THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Nov 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ECONOLINE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE "ABS" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900. THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Apr 17, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD F150 ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY OF 2008 REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. FORD STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO DISCONNECT THE CRUISE CONTROL HIMSELF. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILUR...

Apr 17, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD F150 ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY OF 2008 REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. FORD STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO DISCONNECT THE CRUISE CONTROL HIMSELF. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILUR...

Mar 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ECONOLINE. AFTER HAVING THE WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED DUE TO THE RECALL, THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THESE TWO COMPONENTS. HE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE ...

Mar 27, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ECONOLINE. AFTER HAVING THE WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED DUE TO THE RECALL, THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THESE TWO COMPONENTS. HE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE ...

Mar 27, 2008 Electrical System 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ECONOLINE. AFTER HAVING THE WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED DUE TO THE RECALL, THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THESE TWO COMPONENTS. HE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE ...

Mar 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ECONOLINE. AFTER HAVING THE WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED DUE TO THE RECALL, THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THESE TWO COMPONENTS. HE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE ...

Mar 27, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ECONOLINE. AFTER HAVING THE WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED DUE TO THE RECALL, THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THESE TWO COMPONENTS. HE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE ...

Mar 27, 2008 Electrical System 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ECONOLINE. AFTER HAVING THE WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED DUE TO THE RECALL, THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THESE TWO COMPONENTS. HE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE ...

Oct 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,521 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING DOWN A RAMP AND APPROACHING THE STOP SIGN AT 45MPH, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE NOISE APPEARED TO COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DISPLAYED THAT IT WAS GOING TO STALL AND THEN STALLED. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO RESTAR...

Oct 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,521 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING DOWN A RAMP AND APPROACHING THE STOP SIGN AT 45MPH, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE NOISE APPEARED TO COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DISPLAYED THAT IT WAS GOING TO STALL AND THEN STALLED. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO RESTAR...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire 9,850 mi

ORIGINALLY IN DEC 2004 WHILE RETURNING FROM A TRIP TO ST LOUIS, MO I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY ABS LIGHT, MY SPEEDOMETER HAND INTERMITTENTLY GOING BACK TO ZERO AND THE VEHICLE COMING OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL. IT WAS ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE AN ABS BRAKE PROBLEM SO THE SPEED SENSOR AND THE ABS MOD...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire 9,850 mi

ORIGINALLY IN DEC 2004 WHILE RETURNING FROM A TRIP TO ST LOUIS, MO I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY ABS LIGHT, MY SPEEDOMETER HAND INTERMITTENTLY GOING BACK TO ZERO AND THE VEHICLE COMING OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL. IT WAS ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE AN ABS BRAKE PROBLEM SO THE SPEED SENSOR AND THE ABS MOD...

Aug 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 74,000 mi

DT:CONSUMER SAYS THAT 8 MONTHS AGO CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH BURNT THE WIRES ON THE WIRING HARNESS. CONSUMER HAD IT FIXED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. TWO AND HALF WEEKS AGO THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH STARTED MALFUNCTIONING AGAIN. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FORD REPORTED ON THE NE...

Aug 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 74,000 mi

DT:CONSUMER SAYS THAT 8 MONTHS AGO CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH BURNT THE WIRES ON THE WIRING HARNESS. CONSUMER HAD IT FIXED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. TWO AND HALF WEEKS AGO THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH STARTED MALFUNCTIONING AGAIN. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FORD REPORTED ON THE NE...

Oct 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MY 1995 ECONOLINE VAN BLEW UP IN MY DRIVEWAY WHILE TURNED OFF. IT EXPLODED UNDER THE HOOD AND A HUGE FIREBALL WENT THROUGH THE CABIN. IT CAUGHT MY HOUSE AND GARAGE ON FIRE, ALONG WITH MY GIANT OAK TREE.*AK THIS IS THE SECOND ECONOLINE VAN THAT HAS BLOWN UP LIKE THIS IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS. BOT...

Oct 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MY 1995 ECONOLINE VAN BLEW UP IN MY DRIVEWAY WHILE TURNED OFF. IT EXPLODED UNDER THE HOOD AND A HUGE FIREBALL WENT THROUGH THE CABIN. IT CAUGHT MY HOUSE AND GARAGE ON FIRE, ALONG WITH MY GIANT OAK TREE.*AK THIS IS THE SECOND ECONOLINE VAN THAT HAS BLOWN UP LIKE THIS IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS. BOT...

Sep 29, 2003 Power Train 18,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS, IT WILL EITHER SHIFT HARD AND LATE OR WILL GO OUT OF GEAR. DEALERSHIP REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Sep 29, 2003 Power Train 18,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS, IT WILL EITHER SHIFT HARD AND LATE OR WILL GO OUT OF GEAR. DEALERSHIP REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Nov 14, 2002 Equipment 22,000 mi

THE FACTORY INSTALLED CAGE HAD BOLTS THAT WERE FASTENED TO THE SIDE WALL OF THE VAN. THE BOLTS HAD BROKEN THROUGH THE METAL, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE CAGE TO MOVE FOWARD IN A COLLISION. JG *JB

Nov 14, 2002 Equipment 22,000 mi

THE FACTORY INSTALLED CAGE HAD BOLTS THAT WERE FASTENED TO THE SIDE WALL OF THE VAN. THE BOLTS HAD BROKEN THROUGH THE METAL, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE CAGE TO MOVE FOWARD IN A COLLISION. JG *JB

Aug 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN, VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A BARN. HAD NO BRAKES. JUST HAD BRAKES CHECKED AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN, VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A BARN. HAD NO BRAKES. JUST HAD BRAKES CHECKED AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED AND TANK IS FULL THERE WOULD BE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GAS FUMES PRESENT. FORD SAYS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. MECHANIC HAS FIXED VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 24, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED AND TANK IS FULL THERE WOULD BE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GAS FUMES PRESENT. FORD SAYS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. MECHANIC HAS FIXED VEHICLE. *AK

May 23, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HORN IS VERY SMALL, CONSUMER STATES IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE CORRECT POSITION YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO BLOW THE HORN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE HE IS UNABLE TO WARN THE NEXT DRIVER. *JB *YH

May 23, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HORN IS VERY SMALL, CONSUMER STATES IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE CORRECT POSITION YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO BLOW THE HORN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE HE IS UNABLE TO WARN THE NEXT DRIVER. *JB *YH

Dec 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILED 1996 AND REPLACED. FAILED AGAIN DEC 2001 AND REPLACED FOR $761. A MULTI-TON 15 PASSENGER VAN SHOULD HAVE WORKING ABS BRAKES. WITH THE REPAIR COST, I SUSPECT MANY OWNERS ARE NOT FIXING THE DEFECTS AND IT IS UNDER-REPORTED. APPARENT PART NUMBER CHANGE SUGGESTS POSSIBILITY FOR...

Dec 28, 2001 Tires

DOT#MD11 520V 344; TIRE SIZE LT245/75R16 ONE OF FOUR TIRES FAILED WITH A SIGNIFICANT SIDEWALL BULDGE NOTICED BEFORE FINAL FAILURE. SEARS REPLACED TIRE PRO-RATED FOR WEAR, BUT REPAIR PERSON SEVERELY OVER-TORQUED LUG NUTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF LUG BOLTS AND NUTS. NOT CONFIDENT OF REMAINING THREE ...

Dec 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILED 1996 AND REPLACED. FAILED AGAIN DEC 2001 AND REPLACED FOR $761. A MULTI-TON 15 PASSENGER VAN SHOULD HAVE WORKING ABS BRAKES. WITH THE REPAIR COST, I SUSPECT MANY OWNERS ARE NOT FIXING THE DEFECTS AND IT IS UNDER-REPORTED. APPARENT PART NUMBER CHANGE SUGGESTS POSSIBILITY FOR...

Dec 28, 2001 Tires

DOT#MD11 520V 344; TIRE SIZE LT245/75R16 ONE OF FOUR TIRES FAILED WITH A SIGNIFICANT SIDEWALL BULDGE NOTICED BEFORE FINAL FAILURE. SEARS REPLACED TIRE PRO-RATED FOR WEAR, BUT REPAIR PERSON SEVERELY OVER-TORQUED LUG NUTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF LUG BOLTS AND NUTS. NOT CONFIDENT OF REMAINING THREE ...

Oct 29, 2001 Electrical System

STALLED WHILE MOVING BECAUSE OF BLOWN 60 AMP FUSE. AUTO SERVICE HAD TO FIND WIRE THAT SHORTED (TOOK 6 HOURS) SPLICE THAT WIRE AND COVER IT. TOTAL COST WAS $585 INCLUDING TOW.*AK

Oct 29, 2001 Electrical System

STALLED WHILE MOVING BECAUSE OF BLOWN 60 AMP FUSE. AUTO SERVICE HAD TO FIND WIRE THAT SHORTED (TOOK 6 HOURS) SPLICE THAT WIRE AND COVER IT. TOTAL COST WAS $585 INCLUDING TOW.*AK

Jul 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE. I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COMPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, BUT ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND AND EVENTUALLY STALLED AS I PULLED OF ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO START ENGINE, IT...

Jul 26, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE. I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COMPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, BUT ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND AND EVENTUALLY STALLED AS I PULLED OF ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO START ENGINE, IT...

Jul 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE. I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COMPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, BUT ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND AND EVENTUALLY STALLED AS I PULLED OF ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO START ENGINE, IT...

Jul 26, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE. I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COMPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, BUT ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND AND EVENTUALLY STALLED AS I PULLED OF ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO START ENGINE, IT...

Jul 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE ENGAGED ONLY LEFT FRONT WORKS. HAVE REPLACED PROPORTIONING VALVE, REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY GETTING 4,000 MILES ON FRONT PADS. CHECKED FUSES RELATING TO AREA-NO PROBLEMS.

Jul 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE ENGAGED ONLY LEFT FRONT WORKS. HAVE REPLACED PROPORTIONING VALVE, REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY GETTING 4,000 MILES ON FRONT PADS. CHECKED FUSES RELATING TO AREA-NO PROBLEMS.

Jul 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE ENGAGED ONLY LEFT FRONT WORKS. HAVE REPLACED PROPORTIONING VALVE, REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY GETTING 4,000 MILES ON FRONT PADS. CHECKED FUSES RELATING TO AREA-NO PROBLEMS.

Jul 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE ENGAGED ONLY LEFT FRONT WORKS. HAVE REPLACED PROPORTIONING VALVE, REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY GETTING 4,000 MILES ON FRONT PADS. CHECKED FUSES RELATING TO AREA-NO PROBLEMS.

Jul 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE ENGAGED ONLY LEFT FRONT WORKS. HAVE REPLACED PROPORTIONING VALVE, REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY GETTING 4,000 MILES ON FRONT PADS. CHECKED FUSES RELATING TO AREA-NO PROBLEMS.

Jul 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE ENGAGED ONLY LEFT FRONT WORKS. HAVE REPLACED PROPORTIONING VALVE, REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY GETTING 4,000 MILES ON FRONT PADS. CHECKED FUSES RELATING TO AREA-NO PROBLEMS.

May 7, 2001 Steering

SOME OF YOUR QUESTION MAY BE UNREATED TO MY PROBLEM, I AM COMPLAING ABOUT A DEFECTIVE BOTTOM TENNSION PULLEY THAT CONTROL THE POWER STEARING AND ALL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THIS QUITE IT WAS LIKE DRIVING A DUCE AND A 1/2 THAT DOES NOT HAVE POWER STEARING, VERY WIDE TURN. CAME TO REST BEFORE OVERHEADING...

May 7, 2001 Steering

SOME OF YOUR QUESTION MAY BE UNREATED TO MY PROBLEM, I AM COMPLAING ABOUT A DEFECTIVE BOTTOM TENNSION PULLEY THAT CONTROL THE POWER STEARING AND ALL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THIS QUITE IT WAS LIKE DRIVING A DUCE AND A 1/2 THAT DOES NOT HAVE POWER STEARING, VERY WIDE TURN. CAME TO REST BEFORE OVERHEADING...

Apr 23, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HOOD FLEW UP AND CRACKED WINDSHIELD, HOOD LATCH HAD BROKEN.*AK

Apr 23, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HOOD FLEW UP AND CRACKED WINDSHIELD, HOOD LATCH HAD BROKEN.*AK

Mar 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1995 FORD E-150 SHERARD HI-TOP CONVERSION VAN AND JUST EXPERIENCED A SEVERE FUEL LEAK. I'M CURIOUS IF THE VEHICLE HAS EVER BEEN RECALLED BECAUSE OF THIS. THE FUEL LEAK WAS ON THE VENT LINE TO THE FILL TUBE. THE VENT LINE IS ABOUT A 3/4 INCH HOSE WITH HOSE CLAMPS. ONE END OF THE HOSE ATT...

Mar 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1995 FORD E-150 SHERARD HI-TOP CONVERSION VAN AND JUST EXPERIENCED A SEVERE FUEL LEAK. I'M CURIOUS IF THE VEHICLE HAS EVER BEEN RECALLED BECAUSE OF THIS. THE FUEL LEAK WAS ON THE VENT LINE TO THE FILL TUBE. THE VENT LINE IS ABOUT A 3/4 INCH HOSE WITH HOSE CLAMPS. ONE END OF THE HOSE ATT...

Feb 9, 2001 Tires

4 GOODYEAR WRANGLER WRL HT FXNW TIRES P235/75R15, DOT 7276999510, HAD BUBBLES SHAPES OF GRAPEFRUIT ON THE SIDEWALL, NO SIGNS OF CRACKS/CUTS OR LEAKS THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED AIR TO GET INTO THE TIRE. *SLC

Feb 9, 2001 Tires

4 GOODYEAR WRANGLER WRL HT FXNW TIRES P235/75R15, DOT 7276999510, HAD BUBBLES SHAPES OF GRAPEFRUIT ON THE SIDEWALL, NO SIGNS OF CRACKS/CUTS OR LEAKS THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED AIR TO GET INTO THE TIRE. *SLC

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

DEEP WIDE CRACKS AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE 1 INCH FROM THE BEAD. I MANAGE A FLEET OF 135 VEHICLES AND ALL OF OUR FORD VANS HAVE SEVERELY CRACKED TIRES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: MD11520V24 TIRESIZE: P24575/R16)

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

DEEP WIDE CRACKS AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE 1 INCH FROM THE BEAD. I MANAGE A FLEET OF 135 VEHICLES AND ALL OF OUR FORD VANS HAVE SEVERELY CRACKED TIRES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: MD11520V24 TIRESIZE: P24575/R16)

Nov 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS ONLY ON WET SURFACE. *AK

Nov 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS ONLY ON WET SURFACE. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SYSTEM. NLM

Nov 6, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SYSTEM. NLM

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

THE VAN JUST STOPS AT ANY GIVEN TIME, THE DEALER SAYS IT IS FUSABLE LINKS THAT KEEP BRAKING. I AM A PARAPLEGIC AND I HAVE HAD TO TOW THIS VEHICLE 4 SEPERATE TIMES. ONCE ON VACATION IN GULFPORT, MS. I READ AN ARTICLE IN MY LOCAL NEWSPAPER(KINGSPORT TIME NEWS-THURSDAY, OCTOBER THE 12TH, 2000SECTION 3A...

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

THE VAN JUST STOPS AT ANY GIVEN TIME, THE DEALER SAYS IT IS FUSABLE LINKS THAT KEEP BRAKING. I AM A PARAPLEGIC AND I HAVE HAD TO TOW THIS VEHICLE 4 SEPERATE TIMES. ONCE ON VACATION IN GULFPORT, MS. I READ AN ARTICLE IN MY LOCAL NEWSPAPER(KINGSPORT TIME NEWS-THURSDAY, OCTOBER THE 12TH, 2000SECTION 3A...

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLEW OUT IN THE TREAD AREA FOR NO APPARENT REASON THAT THE TOW COMPANY OR FORD COULD FIND.*AK (TIRESIZE: LT225/75 R)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT225/75 R )

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLEW OUT IN THE TREAD AREA FOR NO APPARENT REASON THAT THE TOW COMPANY OR FORD COULD FIND.*AK (TIRESIZE: LT225/75 R)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT225/75 R )

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES HAD PIECES OF THE TREAD PATTERN MISSING. THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE TIRE IN THE GROOVES BETWEEN THE PIECES OF TREAD. I HAD SEARS REPLACE THE TIRES BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENED. I WAS DISSATISFIED WITH SEARS. THEY ONLY GAVE ME 54.5% FOR THE TIRES. I FELT THAT THE TIRES HAD LESS THAN 10,000...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES HAD PIECES OF THE TREAD PATTERN MISSING. THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE TIRE IN THE GROOVES BETWEEN THE PIECES OF TREAD. I HAD SEARS REPLACE THE TIRES BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENED. I WAS DISSATISFIED WITH SEARS. THEY ONLY GAVE ME 54.5% FOR THE TIRES. I FELT THAT THE TIRES HAD LESS THAN 10,000...

Aug 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

VEHICLE WAS LOOKED AT 4 TIMES DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND SINCE THEN I HAVE WORKED ON IT MYSELF, EVERY 6,TO 7000 MILES THE SAME THING SHOWS UP AGAIN, THE YELLOW WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON , IF YOU SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN THE LIGHT WILL GO OUT SOMETIMES IT WILL COME BACK ON DURING THE REMAINDER OF T...

Aug 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

VEHICLE WAS LOOKED AT 4 TIMES DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND SINCE THEN I HAVE WORKED ON IT MYSELF, EVERY 6,TO 7000 MILES THE SAME THING SHOWS UP AGAIN, THE YELLOW WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON , IF YOU SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN THE LIGHT WILL GO OUT SOMETIMES IT WILL COME BACK ON DURING THE REMAINDER OF T...

Aug 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. NO CAUSE FOUND. TIRES WORN OUT AT 32000 MILES IN SPITE OF SCHEDULED BALANCE AND MAINTENANCE BEING PERFORMED. REPLACEMENT SET IS ALSO NEARING WEAR OUT PREMATURELY.( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 1, 2000 Suspension

ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. NO CAUSE FOUND. TIRES WORN OUT AT 32000 MILES IN SPITE OF SCHEDULED BALANCE AND MAINTENANCE BEING PERFORMED. REPLACEMENT SET IS ALSO NEARING WEAR OUT PREMATURELY.( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. NO CAUSE FOUND. TIRES WORN OUT AT 32000 MILES IN SPITE OF SCHEDULED BALANCE AND MAINTENANCE BEING PERFORMED. REPLACEMENT SET IS ALSO NEARING WEAR OUT PREMATURELY.( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 1, 2000 Suspension

ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. NO CAUSE FOUND. TIRES WORN OUT AT 32000 MILES IN SPITE OF SCHEDULED BALANCE AND MAINTENANCE BEING PERFORMED. REPLACEMENT SET IS ALSO NEARING WEAR OUT PREMATURELY.( DOT NUMBER: )

May 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS DISCONNECTED WHILE TRAVELING AT 15 MPH, AND CAUSED DAMAGES TO THE FRONT RIGHT ROTOR. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

May 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS DISCONNECTED WHILE TRAVELING AT 15 MPH, AND CAUSED DAMAGES TO THE FRONT RIGHT ROTOR. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

May 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS DISCONNECTED WHILE TRAVELING AT 15 MPH, AND CAUSED DAMAGES TO THE FRONT RIGHT ROTOR. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

May 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS DISCONNECTED WHILE TRAVELING AT 15 MPH, AND CAUSED DAMAGES TO THE FRONT RIGHT ROTOR. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BROUGHT IN VEHICLE IN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER FOR ROUTINE AND ASKED ABOUT HEAD GASKETS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH TEMPERATURE IN ENGINE, TOLD EVERYTHING OK. NOW AT 118,000 MILES IN JANUARY, TOLD BOTH HEAD GASKETS ARE BLOWN AND HIT WITH A $1200.00 BILL. NOW, MY VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING AGAIN. I KNOW THERE IS ...

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BROUGHT IN VEHICLE IN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER FOR ROUTINE AND ASKED ABOUT HEAD GASKETS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH TEMPERATURE IN ENGINE, TOLD EVERYTHING OK. NOW AT 118,000 MILES IN JANUARY, TOLD BOTH HEAD GASKETS ARE BLOWN AND HIT WITH A $1200.00 BILL. NOW, MY VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING AGAIN. I KNOW THERE IS ...

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BROUGHT IN VEHICLE IN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER FOR ROUTINE AND ASKED ABOUT HEAD GASKETS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH TEMPERATURE IN ENGINE, TOLD EVERYTHING OK. NOW AT 118,000 MILES IN JANUARY, TOLD BOTH HEAD GASKETS ARE BLOWN AND HIT WITH A $1200.00 BILL. NOW, MY VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING AGAIN. I KNOW THERE IS ...

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BROUGHT IN VEHICLE IN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER FOR ROUTINE AND ASKED ABOUT HEAD GASKETS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH TEMPERATURE IN ENGINE, TOLD EVERYTHING OK. NOW AT 118,000 MILES IN JANUARY, TOLD BOTH HEAD GASKETS ARE BLOWN AND HIT WITH A $1200.00 BILL. NOW, MY VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING AGAIN. I KNOW THERE IS ...

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BROUGHT IN VEHICLE IN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER FOR ROUTINE AND ASKED ABOUT HEAD GASKETS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH TEMPERATURE IN ENGINE, TOLD EVERYTHING OK. NOW AT 118,000 MILES IN JANUARY, TOLD BOTH HEAD GASKETS ARE BLOWN AND HIT WITH A $1200.00 BILL. NOW, MY VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING AGAIN. I KNOW THERE IS ...

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BROUGHT IN VEHICLE IN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER FOR ROUTINE AND ASKED ABOUT HEAD GASKETS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH TEMPERATURE IN ENGINE, TOLD EVERYTHING OK. NOW AT 118,000 MILES IN JANUARY, TOLD BOTH HEAD GASKETS ARE BLOWN AND HIT WITH A $1200.00 BILL. NOW, MY VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING AGAIN. I KNOW THERE IS ...

Feb 28, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED BESIDE OUR HOUSE. IT WAS A 95 FOUR WINDS 5000 MOTORHOME ON A FORD ECONOLINE CHASIS, CHASIS YEAR WAS 1994. VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN FOR 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS PLUGGED INTO ELECTRICAL, BUT NOTHING WAS TURNED ON OR RUNNING. FIRE STARTED IN THE DASHBOARD AREA OR JUST UNDE...

Feb 28, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED BESIDE OUR HOUSE. IT WAS A 95 FOUR WINDS 5000 MOTORHOME ON A FORD ECONOLINE CHASIS, CHASIS YEAR WAS 1994. VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN FOR 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS PLUGGED INTO ELECTRICAL, BUT NOTHING WAS TURNED ON OR RUNNING. FIRE STARTED IN THE DASHBOARD AREA OR JUST UNDE...

Jan 7, 2000 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION. *ET

Jan 7, 2000 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION. *ET

Jan 7, 2000 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION. *ET

Jan 7, 2000 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION. *ET

Nov 29, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY, FORD REFUSES TO ASSIST. *MJS

Nov 29, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY, FORD REFUSES TO ASSIST. *MJS

Sep 2, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN USING MULTI- PURPOSE SWITCH ON STEERING COLUMN AND PUT ITON HIGH BEAMS ,ALL OF THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF, BECOME TOTALLY INOPERATIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN USING MULTI- PURPOSE SWITCH ON STEERING COLUMN AND PUT ITON HIGH BEAMS ,ALL OF THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF, BECOME TOTALLY INOPERATIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN USING MULTI- PURPOSE SWITCH ON STEERING COLUMN AND PUT ITON HIGH BEAMS ,ALL OF THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF, BECOME TOTALLY INOPERATIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN USING MULTI- PURPOSE SWITCH ON STEERING COLUMN AND PUT ITON HIGH BEAMS ,ALL OF THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF, BECOME TOTALLY INOPERATIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKES WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DO A SLOW CONTROL, WHICH MEANS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, NOT BRING IT TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKES WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DO A SLOW CONTROL, WHICH MEANS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, NOT BRING IT TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK

Oct 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT CRACKED AND TENISONER NEEDS REPLACEMENT.

Oct 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR VALVE CROSS-THREADED WHEN FORCED IN AT THE FACTORY AND BROKE DURING FLUID REPLACEMENT .

Oct 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 20, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND FILTER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE STALLING.

Oct 20, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND FILTER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE STALLING.

Oct 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT CRACKED AND TENISONER NEEDS REPLACEMENT.

Oct 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR VALVE CROSS-THREADED WHEN FORCED IN AT THE FACTORY AND BROKE DURING FLUID REPLACEMENT .

Oct 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 20, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND FILTER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE STALLING.

Oct 20, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND FILTER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE STALLING.

Sep 30, 1998 Parking Brake

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH GETTING DEALER TO HONOR RECALL # 98S-08 FOR PARKING BRAKE CABLE/ FUEL LINE; INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND FUEL LINE WHICH, OVER TIME, CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO FUEL LINE, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE; LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION, CAN RESULT IN A FIR...

Sep 30, 1998 Parking Brake

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH GETTING DEALER TO HONOR RECALL # 98S-08 FOR PARKING BRAKE CABLE/ FUEL LINE; INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND FUEL LINE WHICH, OVER TIME, CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO FUEL LINE, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE; LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION, CAN RESULT IN A FIR...

Jul 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL 98V062000, BRAKES. MANUFACTURER SAYS THE RECALL CAN'T BE SEVICED UNTIL OCT. 1998. *AK

Jul 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL 98V062000, BRAKES. MANUFACTURER SAYS THE RECALL CAN'T BE SEVICED UNTIL OCT. 1998. *AK

Jul 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (398V062000) & NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP. TOOK VEHICLE ON APPOINTED DATE. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED HAD NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR BRAKES. WAS TOLD WILL CALL WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. AS OF THIS DATE, HAS NOT HEARD ANYTHING & IT HAS BEEN OVER 1 1/2 MONTHS. *AK

Jul 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (398V062000) & NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP. TOOK VEHICLE ON APPOINTED DATE. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED HAD NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR BRAKES. WAS TOLD WILL CALL WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. AS OF THIS DATE, HAS NOT HEARD ANYTHING & IT HAS BEEN OVER 1 1/2 MONTHS. *AK

Jun 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAKS GAS WHEN FILLED. FUMES GETS INSIDE. DON'T KNOW CAUSE OF PROBLEM. TOOK BACK TO DEALER & TOLD WAS VENTS. HAD THEM REPLACED. FORD MFG. COULD NOT REPLACE TANK W/NEW TANK FROM ANOTHER MOTOR HOME.

Jun 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAKS GAS WHEN FILLED. FUMES GETS INSIDE. DON'T KNOW CAUSE OF PROBLEM. TOOK BACK TO DEALER & TOLD WAS VENTS. HAD THEM REPLACED. FORD MFG. COULD NOT REPLACE TANK W/NEW TANK FROM ANOTHER MOTOR HOME.

May 13, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL SERVO REPLACED.

May 13, 1998 Visibility

WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO WORK AT LOW SPEED.

May 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKING OIL FILTER REPLACED.

May 13, 1998 Unknown Or Other

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE INOPERATIVE.

May 13, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL SERVO REPLACED.

May 13, 1998 Visibility

WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO WORK AT LOW SPEED.

May 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKING OIL FILTER REPLACED.

May 13, 1998 Unknown Or Other

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE INOPERATIVE.

May 12, 1998 Electrical System Fire

THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR SWITCH DESIGN MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A FIRE. MANUFACTURER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

May 12, 1998 Electrical System Fire

THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR SWITCH DESIGN MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A FIRE. MANUFACTURER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

May 6, 1998 Steering

PITMAN ARM WAS NOT TIGHTENED SECURELY DURING MANUFACTURING OF VEHICLE. *AK

May 6, 1998 Steering

PITMAN ARM WAS NOT TIGHTENED SECURELY DURING MANUFACTURING OF VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 26, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING A COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES. ALSO, VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXCESSIVE DAMAGE. *AK

Mar 26, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING A COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES. ALSO, VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXCESSIVE DAMAGE. *AK

Mar 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND BECOMES SOFT, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND BECOMES SOFT, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 21, 1997 Parking Brake

CONSUMER APPLIED THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE AND THE CABLE BROKE DUE TO RUST. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD OWNER THAT BECAUSE VEHICLE IS OVER THE MILEAGE UNDER THE WARANTY THAT THE PROBLEM IS OUT OF THEIR HANDS. *AK

Oct 21, 1997 Parking Brake

CONSUMER APPLIED THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE AND THE CABLE BROKE DUE TO RUST. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD OWNER THAT BECAUSE VEHICLE IS OVER THE MILEAGE UNDER THE WARANTY THAT THE PROBLEM IS OUT OF THEIR HANDS. *AK

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO ABS LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. DEALER ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS DUE TO UNEVEN/SEVERE WEAR. *AK

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO ABS LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. DEALER ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS DUE TO UNEVEN/SEVERE WEAR. *AK

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO ABS LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. DEALER ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS DUE TO UNEVEN/SEVERE WEAR. *AK

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO ABS LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. DEALER ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS DUE TO UNEVEN/SEVERE WEAR. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Power Train

THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT DUE TO SIZE/MISMATCH OF FRONT STEERING TIRES AND REAR AXLE. ALSO, IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT DUE TO SIZE/MISMATCH OF FRONT STEERING TIRES AND REAR AXLE. ALSO, IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Power Train

THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT DUE TO SIZE/MISMATCH OF FRONT STEERING TIRES AND REAR AXLE. ALSO, IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT DUE TO SIZE/MISMATCH OF FRONT STEERING TIRES AND REAR AXLE. ALSO, IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. *AK

Aug 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI- OCK BRAKES: WHEN TURNING RIGHT AND DEPRESSING BRAKES THERE IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND PEDAL VIBRATION. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 3-26-96, THE SAME THING ALSO OCCURRED ON 3-28-97. JULY 30, 1997, PUSHED BRAKE DOWN AND NOTHING HAPPENED; PUSH HARDER AND SUDDENLY WENT DOWN AND STOPPED. THERE ...

Aug 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI- OCK BRAKES: WHEN TURNING RIGHT AND DEPRESSING BRAKES THERE IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND PEDAL VIBRATION. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 3-26-96, THE SAME THING ALSO OCCURRED ON 3-28-97. JULY 30, 1997, PUSHED BRAKE DOWN AND NOTHING HAPPENED; PUSH HARDER AND SUDDENLY WENT DOWN AND STOPPED. THERE ...

Jul 18, 1997 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AT 25-30MPH & WOULD COME UPON & DRIVE THRU A PUDDLE OF WATER, WOULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL & IT WOULD LOCK UP. IT SOUNDS LIKE FAN BELT SLIPPING. WOULD DRIVE FOR 1 MIN. CONTROL OF STEERING WOULD RETURN. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER.

Jul 18, 1997 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AT 25-30MPH & WOULD COME UPON & DRIVE THRU A PUDDLE OF WATER, WOULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL & IT WOULD LOCK UP. IT SOUNDS LIKE FAN BELT SLIPPING. WOULD DRIVE FOR 1 MIN. CONTROL OF STEERING WOULD RETURN. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER.

Jul 8, 1997 Suspension

SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED.

Jul 8, 1997 Suspension

SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED.

Jun 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE APPLIED THE BRAKES, NCREASING THE BRAKES AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE, HELD THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE KEPT ON GOING ABOUT 10-15 FEET BEFORE STOPPING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST. *AK

Jun 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE APPLIED THE BRAKES, NCREASING THE BRAKES AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE, HELD THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE KEPT ON GOING ABOUT 10-15 FEET BEFORE STOPPING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST. *AK

May 20, 1997 Steering

STEERING PROBLEMS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL.

May 20, 1997 Steering

STEERING PROBLEMS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL.

May 13, 1997 Seat Belts

MIDDLE CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS INSTALLED TOO FAR FORWARD, PREVENTING THE SEATBELTS FROM BUCKLING.

May 13, 1997 Seat Belts

MIDDLE CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS INSTALLED TOO FAR FORWARD, PREVENTING THE SEATBELTS FROM BUCKLING.

May 8, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL: WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES OR COMING TO A PANIC STOP, CONSUMER CANNOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT JUST LOCKS UP AND CAN'T BE TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT. AS SOON AS THE BRAKES ARE RELEASED THE STEERING COMES BACK. *AK

May 8, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL: WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES OR COMING TO A PANIC STOP, CONSUMER CANNOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT JUST LOCKS UP AND CAN'T BE TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT. AS SOON AS THE BRAKES ARE RELEASED THE STEERING COMES BACK. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVING DOWN HWY, GRAND DAUGHTER SEATING IN FRONT, STARTED PULLING HERSELF UP & GRABBED HANDLE OF DOOR & IT FLEW OPEN. DOOR LOCKED FROM OUTSIDE ONLY; NO LOCKING INSIDE. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVING DOWN HWY, GRAND DAUGHTER SEATING IN FRONT, STARTED PULLING HERSELF UP & GRABBED HANDLE OF DOOR & IT FLEW OPEN. DOOR LOCKED FROM OUTSIDE ONLY; NO LOCKING INSIDE. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES THE PEDAL VIBRATES AND THERE IS A LOUD NOISE/POPPING SOUNDS AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS BADLY. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Tires

FRONT GOODYEAR TIRES CUPPING. (SIZE P235/75R15)

Feb 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES THE PEDAL VIBRATES AND THERE IS A LOUD NOISE/POPPING SOUNDS AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS BADLY. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Tires

FRONT GOODYEAR TIRES CUPPING. (SIZE P235/75R15)

Oct 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE , LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS ONLY ON WET SURFACE. *AK

Oct 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE , LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS ONLY ON WET SURFACE. *AK

Jul 15, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

CONVERSION BY INFINITI; OWNER WISHES TO IDENTIFY THAT THERE IS NO SAFETY PROBLEM WITH "CHILD SAFETY LOCKS" TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM OPENING. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Jul 15, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

CONVERSION BY INFINITI; OWNER WISHES TO IDENTIFY THAT THERE IS NO SAFETY PROBLEM WITH "CHILD SAFETY LOCKS" TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM OPENING. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Jul 10, 1996 Equipment

SOMETIMES WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON THERE IS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VENTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 10, 1996 Equipment

SOMETIMES WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON THERE IS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VENTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Visibility

DEFROSTER DOES NOT KEEP WINDSHIELD WARM ENOUGH TO STOP SNOW/ICE FROM ACCUMULATING, CAUSING PROBLEMS SEEING. *DSH

Apr 23, 1996 Visibility

DEFROSTER DOES NOT KEEP WINDSHIELD WARM ENOUGH TO STOP SNOW/ICE FROM ACCUMULATING, CAUSING PROBLEMS SEEING. *DSH

Apr 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. LEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. LEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 22, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL, TANK LEAKS OUT FROM TOP. *AK

Mar 22, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL, TANK LEAKS OUT FROM TOP. *AK

Feb 8, 1996 Structure

AIRSTREAM MODEL;SUSPENSION;AXLE; A) MOTORHOME IS TOP HEAVY B) NO SWAY BAR IN REAR C) SPRINGS ARE FLAT, NO BOUNCE. MOTORHOME EXCEEDS GWR FOR REAR. LIST DETAILS.

Feb 8, 1996 Structure

AIRSTREAM MODEL;SUSPENSION;AXLE; A) MOTORHOME IS TOP HEAVY B) NO SWAY BAR IN REAR C) SPRINGS ARE FLAT, NO BOUNCE. MOTORHOME EXCEEDS GWR FOR REAR. LIST DETAILS.

Sep 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE HAD TO HAVE BRAKES REPAIRED, WERE VIBRATING. HAPPENING AGAIN. TT

Sep 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE HAD TO HAVE BRAKES REPAIRED, WERE VIBRATING. HAPPENING AGAIN. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN BRAKING, PEDAL FEELS PUFFY, VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING PAST 10 MPH; STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES; CHROME WHEEL COVER TURNS BLACK;PADS WORN.

Aug 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN BRAKING, PEDAL FEELS PUFFY, VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING PAST 10 MPH; STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES; CHROME WHEEL COVER TURNS BLACK;PADS WORN.

Aug 9, 1995 Steering

ABS: WHEN BRAKING, PEDAL FEELS PUFFY, VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING PAST 10 MPH; STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES; CHROME WHEEL COVER TURNS BLACK;PADS WORN.

Aug 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN BRAKING, PEDAL FEELS PUFFY, VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING PAST 10 MPH; STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES; CHROME WHEEL COVER TURNS BLACK;PADS WORN.

Aug 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN BRAKING, PEDAL FEELS PUFFY, VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING PAST 10 MPH; STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES; CHROME WHEEL COVER TURNS BLACK;PADS WORN.

Aug 9, 1995 Steering

ABS: WHEN BRAKING, PEDAL FEELS PUFFY, VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING PAST 10 MPH; STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES; CHROME WHEEL COVER TURNS BLACK;PADS WORN.

Aug 7, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 7, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Jun 22, 1995 Equipment Fire

CONSUMER PURCHASD TRUCK ON 6/11/95, ON 6/19/95 IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY TRUCK BLEW UP DUE TO THE AIR CONDITIONER FLUID, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Jun 22, 1995 Equipment Fire

CONSUMER PURCHASD TRUCK ON 6/11/95, ON 6/19/95 IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY TRUCK BLEW UP DUE TO THE AIR CONDITIONER FLUID, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Feb 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING. *AK

Feb 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING. *AK