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Feb 27, 2018 Equipment Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONO RV S-DUTY EQUIPPED WITH A SAMSUNG MICROWAVE, MODEL MR5493G. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO OVEN CIRCUIT RECALL NUMBER: 03E044400. A NEIGHBOR ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RV WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE MICROWAVE CAUSED THE FI...

Feb 27, 2018 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONO RV S-DUTY EQUIPPED WITH A SAMSUNG MICROWAVE, MODEL MR5493G. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO OVEN CIRCUIT RECALL NUMBER: 03E044400. A NEIGHBOR ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RV WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE MICROWAVE CAUSED THE FI...

Feb 27, 2018 Equipment Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONO RV S-DUTY EQUIPPED WITH A SAMSUNG MICROWAVE, MODEL MR5493G. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO OVEN CIRCUIT RECALL NUMBER: 03E044400. A NEIGHBOR ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RV WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE MICROWAVE CAUSED THE FI...

Feb 27, 2018 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONO RV S-DUTY EQUIPPED WITH A SAMSUNG MICROWAVE, MODEL MR5493G. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO OVEN CIRCUIT RECALL NUMBER: 03E044400. A NEIGHBOR ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RV WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE MICROWAVE CAUSED THE FI...

May 17, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 130,800 mi

VAN IS LEAKING FUEL WHEN I ATTEMPT TO FILL THE TANK.

May 17, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 130,800 mi

VAN IS LEAKING FUEL WHEN I ATTEMPT TO FILL THE TANK.

Oct 27, 2014 Fuel System, Other 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS PROPANE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN PROPANE TANK NEEDED TO BE LIFTED OFF THE SPRING. ...

Oct 27, 2014 Fuel System, Other 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS PROPANE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN PROPANE TANK NEEDED TO BE LIFTED OFF THE SPRING. ...

Sep 5, 2014 Tires 300,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE 350 EQUIPPED WITH KELLY TIRES, TIRE LINE: SAFARI LT, TIRE SIZE LT23585R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE AND THE SOUND OF METAL BEING DRAGGED ON THE GROUND WAS HEARD FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED...

Sep 5, 2014 Tires 300,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE 350 EQUIPPED WITH KELLY TIRES, TIRE LINE: SAFARI LT, TIRE SIZE LT23585R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE AND THE SOUND OF METAL BEING DRAGGED ON THE GROUND WAS HEARD FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED...

Sep 9, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR HAD BEEN PRESENT SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASE AND THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE THE SOURCE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED...

Sep 9, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR HAD BEEN PRESENT SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASE AND THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE THE SOURCE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED...

Aug 26, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,916 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A METAL STRAP CUTTING INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXI...

Aug 26, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,916 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A METAL STRAP CUTTING INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXI...

Dec 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE E250 VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING TO CAPACITY, THE FUEL FILLER SHUT OFF FAILED, CAUSING GASOLINE FUEL TO SPILL BACK OUT ONTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE ...

Dec 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE E250 VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING TO CAPACITY, THE FUEL FILLER SHUT OFF FAILED, CAUSING GASOLINE FUEL TO SPILL BACK OUT ONTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE ...

Nov 13, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE E150. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER REFUELING, THE FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V114000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY); HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE D...

Nov 13, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE E150. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER REFUELING, THE FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V114000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY); HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE D...

Nov 13, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE E150. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER REFUELING, THE FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V114000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY); HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE D...

Nov 13, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE E150. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER REFUELING, THE FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V114000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY); HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE D...

Oct 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 197,540 mi

MY FORD E350 1999 MADE A LOUD FLAPPING NOISE AS I WAS LEAVING MY HOME. I PULLED RIGHT BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I FOUND OUT THAT THE #2 SPARK PLUG HAD COMPLETELY BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED ON ANY VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF M...

Oct 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 197,540 mi

MY FORD E350 1999 MADE A LOUD FLAPPING NOISE AS I WAS LEAVING MY HOME. I PULLED RIGHT BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I FOUND OUT THAT THE #2 SPARK PLUG HAD COMPLETELY BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED ON ANY VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF M...

Sep 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 76,589 mi

THE SPARK PLUG EJECTED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO WEEKS AND THIS TIME HAD A SMALL FIRE THAT WAS PUT OUT RIGHT AWAY THAT COULD HAVE BEEN REAL TROUBLE AS WE HAD 9 PEOPLE IN THE MOTORHOME AT THE TIME. *TR

Sep 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 76,589 mi

THE SPARK PLUG EJECTED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO WEEKS AND THIS TIME HAD A SMALL FIRE THAT WAS PUT OUT RIGHT AWAY THAT COULD HAVE BEEN REAL TROUBLE AS WE HAD 9 PEOPLE IN THE MOTORHOME AT THE TIME. *TR

Apr 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

WELL IT GOES LIKE THIS, NEW PLUGS AND COIL PACKS WHERE INSTALLED AT DEAN ARBOUR FORD IN PINCONNING MICHIGAN IN MY 1999 E350 ECONOLINE VAN. SO THE ISSUE AT HAND FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ABOUT WAS IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF SAID PLUG OR PLUGS FROM WHAT I HAVE READ IN ANSWERS.COM FROM WHAT FORD MOTOR COMPAN...

Apr 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

WELL IT GOES LIKE THIS, NEW PLUGS AND COIL PACKS WHERE INSTALLED AT DEAN ARBOUR FORD IN PINCONNING MICHIGAN IN MY 1999 E350 ECONOLINE VAN. SO THE ISSUE AT HAND FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ABOUT WAS IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF SAID PLUG OR PLUGS FROM WHAT I HAVE READ IN ANSWERS.COM FROM WHAT FORD MOTOR COMPAN...

Apr 28, 2011 Wheels

1999 FORD ECONOLINE 150, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND AT MILE POST 122 IN THE CENTER LANE. UNIT 1 LOST ITS LEFT REAR TIRE AND PULLED OFF ONTO THE NORTH BERM BEFORE COMING TO REST. *BF THE LEFT REAR TIRE SHEARED OF THE AXLE. THE PLASTIC MOLDING AROUND THE WHEEL BROKE OFF AROUND THE WHEEL WELL A...

Apr 28, 2011 Wheels

1999 FORD ECONOLINE 150, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND AT MILE POST 122 IN THE CENTER LANE. UNIT 1 LOST ITS LEFT REAR TIRE AND PULLED OFF ONTO THE NORTH BERM BEFORE COMING TO REST. *BF THE LEFT REAR TIRE SHEARED OF THE AXLE. THE PLASTIC MOLDING AROUND THE WHEEL BROKE OFF AROUND THE WHEEL WELL A...

Apr 28, 2011 Wheels

1999 FORD ECONOLINE 150, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND AT MILE POST 122 IN THE CENTER LANE. UNIT 1 LOST ITS LEFT REAR TIRE AND PULLED OFF ONTO THE NORTH BERM BEFORE COMING TO REST. *BF THE LEFT REAR TIRE SHEARED OF THE AXLE. THE PLASTIC MOLDING AROUND THE WHEEL BROKE OFF AROUND THE WHEEL WELL A...

Apr 28, 2011 Wheels

1999 FORD ECONOLINE 150, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND AT MILE POST 122 IN THE CENTER LANE. UNIT 1 LOST ITS LEFT REAR TIRE AND PULLED OFF ONTO THE NORTH BERM BEFORE COMING TO REST. *BF THE LEFT REAR TIRE SHEARED OF THE AXLE. THE PLASTIC MOLDING AROUND THE WHEEL BROKE OFF AROUND THE WHEEL WELL A...

Jan 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,103 mi

OIL LEAKING FROM UNDER HEAD (GASKET) ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *TR

Jan 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,103 mi

OIL LEAKING FROM UNDER HEAD (GASKET) ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *TR

Oct 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE A FORD 1999 ECONOLINE VAN WITH A TRITON ENGINE, HAVE SO FAR BLOWN X3 SPARKPLUGS, ALL FIXED. *TR

Oct 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE A FORD 1999 ECONOLINE VAN WITH A TRITON ENGINE, HAVE SO FAR BLOWN X3 SPARKPLUGS, ALL FIXED. *TR

May 27, 2009 Seats 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CONVERSION SEAT RECLINES TO AN UNSAFE POSITION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. THE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER WAS DELEGATE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESP...

May 27, 2009 Seats 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CONVERSION SEAT RECLINES TO AN UNSAFE POSITION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. THE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER WAS DELEGATE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESP...

Dec 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I WAS DRIVING FROM NEW YORK TO PHILADELPHIA WHEN I ALMOST GOT HOME THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON THE BACK OF THE CAR WHERE THE WHEEL ARE, ON MY PASSENGER SIDE. *TR

Dec 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I WAS DRIVING FROM NEW YORK TO PHILADELPHIA WHEN I ALMOST GOT HOME THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON THE BACK OF THE CAR WHERE THE WHEEL ARE, ON MY PASSENGER SIDE. *TR

Nov 3, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE INSULATED PADS THAT PROTECT THE GAS TANK FROM BEING DAMAGED. THE PADS ARE RUBBING METAL TO METAL AND CAUSE THE GAS TANK TO CRACK AND LEA...

Nov 3, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE INSULATED PADS THAT PROTECT THE GAS TANK FROM BEING DAMAGED. THE PADS ARE RUBBING METAL TO METAL AND CAUSE THE GAS TANK TO CRACK AND LEA...

Apr 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 FORD ECONOLINE 250 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR ITEM. HE HAS HAD ALL WORK DONE BY FORD. FORD WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR COST. HE STATES THAT IF SOMETHING IS WRONG IT IS FORD'S FAULT. *KB

Apr 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 FORD ECONOLINE 250 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR ITEM. HE HAS HAD ALL WORK DONE BY FORD. FORD WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR COST. HE STATES THAT IF SOMETHING IS WRONG IT IS FORD'S FAULT. *KB

Apr 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD. HE PURCHASED A NEW VACUUM PUMP AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. MILEAGE WAS 34,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 04/22/08. *LJ

Apr 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD. HE PURCHASED A NEW VACUUM PUMP AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. MILEAGE WAS 34,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 04/22/08. *LJ

Mar 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 FORD ECONOLINE WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER ONLY DEACTIVATED THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH BUT DID NOT REPLACE IT. HE WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS SHOULD BE IN AROUND THE SECOND QUARTER OF THE YEAR. *KB

Mar 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 FORD ECONOLINE WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER ONLY DEACTIVATED THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH BUT DID NOT REPLACE IT. HE WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS SHOULD BE IN AROUND THE SECOND QUARTER OF THE YEAR. *KB

Feb 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CHECKED WITH FORD EVERY THREE WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AND WAS INFORMED EACH TIME THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLO...

Feb 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME, AND HE HAS BEEN INFORMED EVERY MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PART WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONT...

Feb 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CHECKED WITH FORD EVERY THREE WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AND WAS INFORMED EACH TIME THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLO...

Feb 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME, AND HE HAS BEEN INFORMED EVERY MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PART WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONT...

Jan 8, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL NUMBER 05S28 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL). THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED, BUT THE PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED ...

Jan 8, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL NUMBER 05S28 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL). THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED, BUT THE PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED ...

Dec 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000). THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MAY OR JUNE OF 2008. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE WAIT TI...

Dec 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000). THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MAY OR JUNE OF 2008. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE WAIT TI...

Nov 30, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 FORD ECONOLINE WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER TOLD HIM THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO MAKE REPAIR. *KB THE DEALER OFFERED TO DISCONNECT THE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT THE CONSUMER DECLINED BECAUSE HE DIDN'T FEEL THAT WAS AN ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. (LAWYER WROTE I...

Nov 30, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 FORD ECONOLINE WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER TOLD HIM THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO MAKE REPAIR. *KB THE DEALER OFFERED TO DISCONNECT THE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT THE CONSUMER DECLINED BECAUSE HE DIDN'T FEEL THAT WAS AN ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. (LAWYER WROTE I...

Oct 24, 2007 Wheels

1996 FORD ECONOLINE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED HE THEN PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. *KB THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT TIRE, ROTOR, STEERING ARM AND FRONT QUARTER PANEL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB

Oct 24, 2007 Wheels

1996 FORD ECONOLINE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED HE THEN PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. *KB THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT TIRE, ROTOR, STEERING ARM AND FRONT QUARTER PANEL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB

Sep 27, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 05S28 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). HE HAS ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED SINCE AUGUST 30, 2007. THREE DIFFERENT FORD DEALERS STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL ...

Sep 27, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 05S28 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). HE HAS ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED SINCE AUGUST 30, 2007. THREE DIFFERENT FORD DEALERS STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL ...

Aug 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE RUSSELL FAMILY TRUST----I HAD A RECALL ON MY 1999 ECONOLINE MOTORHOME. I TOOK IT THIS MORNING TO THE FORD DEALER IN PURVIS MS TO GET IT CHECKED. HE SAID IT DID NOT HAVE THE MASTER CYLINDER ON IT THAT THEY USUALLY CHECKED, AND HAD ME SIGN A WORK ORDER. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW. *NM

Aug 29, 2006 Electrical System

THE RUSSELL FAMILY TRUST----I HAD A RECALL ON MY 1999 ECONOLINE MOTORHOME. I TOOK IT THIS MORNING TO THE FORD DEALER IN PURVIS MS TO GET IT CHECKED. HE SAID IT DID NOT HAVE THE MASTER CYLINDER ON IT THAT THEY USUALLY CHECKED, AND HAD ME SIGN A WORK ORDER. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW. *NM

Aug 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE RUSSELL FAMILY TRUST----I HAD A RECALL ON MY 1999 ECONOLINE MOTORHOME. I TOOK IT THIS MORNING TO THE FORD DEALER IN PURVIS MS TO GET IT CHECKED. HE SAID IT DID NOT HAVE THE MASTER CYLINDER ON IT THAT THEY USUALLY CHECKED, AND HAD ME SIGN A WORK ORDER. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW. *NM

Aug 29, 2006 Electrical System

THE RUSSELL FAMILY TRUST----I HAD A RECALL ON MY 1999 ECONOLINE MOTORHOME. I TOOK IT THIS MORNING TO THE FORD DEALER IN PURVIS MS TO GET IT CHECKED. HE SAID IT DID NOT HAVE THE MASTER CYLINDER ON IT THAT THEY USUALLY CHECKED, AND HAD ME SIGN A WORK ORDER. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW. *NM

Nov 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,621 mi

FORD TRITON 5.4L BLEW OUT #2 SPARK PLUG. REQUIRING CYL. HEAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2680.61. *NM

Nov 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,621 mi

FORD TRITON 5.4L BLEW OUT #2 SPARK PLUG. REQUIRING CYL. HEAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2680.61. *NM

Oct 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT 1999 FORD ECONOLINE 350 BLEW A SPARK PLUG AT 60 MPH. THIS BLEW OUT OF THE WHOLE MANIFOLD. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, AND THE PRICE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS QUOTED WAS AROUND $2500.00. THE CONSUMER WAS IN CONTACT WITH FORD. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT FOR...

Oct 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT 1999 FORD ECONOLINE 350 BLEW A SPARK PLUG AT 60 MPH. THIS BLEW OUT OF THE WHOLE MANIFOLD. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, AND THE PRICE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS QUOTED WAS AROUND $2500.00. THE CONSUMER WAS IN CONTACT WITH FORD. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT FOR...

Mar 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ANOTHER PROBLEM AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL TANK HAS A CRACK. THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FUEL LINE CRACK NHTSA RECALL 01V114000.*AK

Mar 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ANOTHER PROBLEM AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL TANK HAS A CRACK. THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FUEL LINE CRACK NHTSA RECALL 01V114000.*AK

Sep 28, 2004 Tires

TWO OF THE VEHICLE'S FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES BLEWOUT. *NM CONSUMER HAD TWO BLOWOUTS THE SAME DAY. VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE BLOWOUT. *TC

Sep 28, 2004 Tires

TWO OF THE VEHICLE'S FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES BLEWOUT. *NM CONSUMER HAD TWO BLOWOUTS THE SAME DAY. VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE BLOWOUT. *TC

Apr 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING AT LOW SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING AT LOW SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O...

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System Crash

I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility Crash

I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O...

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System Crash

I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility Crash

I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O...

May 27, 2003 Fuel System, Other

I HAVE A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE CONVERSION VAN, THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS A CONSTANT GAS SMELL. I HAVE HAD IT OR TAKEN IT TO THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE VAN HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TT

May 27, 2003 Fuel System, Other

I HAVE A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE CONVERSION VAN, THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS A CONSTANT GAS SMELL. I HAVE HAD IT OR TAKEN IT TO THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE VAN HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TT

Oct 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH AND NO WARNING THE FUEL TANK HAD CRACK CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT AND IT CAUSE A FIRE AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Oct 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH AND NO WARNING THE FUEL TANK HAD CRACK CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT AND IT CAUSE A FIRE AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Sep 16, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE ACELLERATED SUDDENLY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 16, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE ACELLERATED SUDDENLY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 28, 2002 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT GOES BACKWARD WHEN ACCELERATING. FORD HAS REPLACED TRACKS FOUR TIMES, AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

Aug 28, 2002 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT GOES BACKWARD WHEN ACCELERATING. FORD HAS REPLACED TRACKS FOUR TIMES, AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

Mar 25, 2002 Suspension

THE RADIUS ROD TO THE RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF, SEPARATED, WHATEVER, WHICH ALLOWED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO GO ITS OWN WAY. THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY LOST. WE WERE FORTUNATE IN THAT IT DID NOT SEPARATE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY SHORTLY BEFORE. THIS VS A CONVERSION VAN, SOLD BY F...

Mar 25, 2002 Suspension

THE RADIUS ROD TO THE RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF, SEPARATED, WHATEVER, WHICH ALLOWED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO GO ITS OWN WAY. THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY LOST. WE WERE FORTUNATE IN THAT IT DID NOT SEPARATE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY SHORTLY BEFORE. THIS VS A CONVERSION VAN, SOLD BY F...

Mar 7, 2002 Power Train

RIZZO FORD REFUSED TO REPAIR IT AND THREW ME OUT SINCE I REPORTED THEM TO FORD 3 TIMES FOR INSUBORDINATION AND THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLING ME A [XXX]. THIS IS ALSO A CONVERSION VAN THAT I PURCHASED AT RIZZO, AND I STILL CANNOT FIND ANYONE TO WORK ON IT. IT FINALLY GOT "REPAIRED" BY COLONY FORD TRUCK...

Mar 7, 2002 Power Train

RIZZO FORD REFUSED TO REPAIR IT AND THREW ME OUT SINCE I REPORTED THEM TO FORD 3 TIMES FOR INSUBORDINATION AND THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLING ME A [XXX]. THIS IS ALSO A CONVERSION VAN THAT I PURCHASED AT RIZZO, AND I STILL CANNOT FIND ANYONE TO WORK ON IT. IT FINALLY GOT "REPAIRED" BY COLONY FORD TRUCK...

Feb 22, 2002 Tires

GOODYEAR IS REPLACING THESE TIRES ON 15 PASSENGER VANS. OUR VAN HAS THE IDENTICAL CHASSIS AND TIRES, BUT GOODYEAR IGNORES THEM. PLEASE HELP. WE TRAVEL TO ART SHOWS WITH AS MUCH OR MORE WEIGHT THEN A PASSENGER VAN. MOST OF OUR TRAVEL IS AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. ANY SUGGESTIONS?*AK (TIRESIZE: LT245/75R1...

Feb 22, 2002 Tires

GOODYEAR IS REPLACING THESE TIRES ON 15 PASSENGER VANS. OUR VAN HAS THE IDENTICAL CHASSIS AND TIRES, BUT GOODYEAR IGNORES THEM. PLEASE HELP. WE TRAVEL TO ART SHOWS WITH AS MUCH OR MORE WEIGHT THEN A PASSENGER VAN. MOST OF OUR TRAVEL IS AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. ANY SUGGESTIONS?*AK (TIRESIZE: LT245/75R1...

Jan 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CAP FOR BRAKE RESERVOIR DOES NOT REMAIN SECURE WHICH ALLOWS BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK WITHIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR PROBLEM AND REPLACED RESERVOIR CAP. REPLACEMENT CAP IS ALSO COMING LOOSE ON ONE SIDE AND DOES NOT REMAIN TIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INF...

Jan 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLASTIC CAP FOR BRAKE RESERVOIR DOES NOT REMAIN SECURE WHICH ALLOWS BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK WITHIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR PROBLEM AND REPLACED RESERVOIR CAP. REPLACEMENT CAP IS ALSO COMING LOOSE ON ONE SIDE AND DOES NOT REMAIN TIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INF...

Nov 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKES ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

Nov 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKES ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

Sep 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT SEVERELY, DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP 8 TO 10 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER EARLIER REPLACED ROTORS/ PADS ,AND CALIPERS. BUT STILL DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE....

Sep 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT SEVERELY, DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP 8 TO 10 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER EARLIER REPLACED ROTORS/ PADS ,AND CALIPERS. BUT STILL DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE....

Sep 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT SEVERELY, DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP 8 TO 10 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER EARLIER REPLACED ROTORS/ PADS ,AND CALIPERS. BUT STILL DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE....

Sep 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT SEVERELY, DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP 8 TO 10 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER EARLIER REPLACED ROTORS/ PADS ,AND CALIPERS. BUT STILL DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE....

Aug 24, 2001 Suspension

DEALER UNABLE TO ALIGN FRONT END. BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND UNABLLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 24, 2001 Suspension

DEALER UNABLE TO ALIGN FRONT END. BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND UNABLLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Jul 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DEPUTY SHERIFF ATTEMPTED TO CHECK BRAKE APPLICATION 8 TIMES PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. FORD HAD INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR (FORD EMPLOYEEE)CHECK VEHICLE NO PROBLEM OUT RIGHT LIE. *AK

Jul 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DEPUTY SHERIFF ATTEMPTED TO CHECK BRAKE APPLICATION 8 TIMES PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. FORD HAD INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR (FORD EMPLOYEEE)CHECK VEHICLE NO PROBLEM OUT RIGHT LIE. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE INITIAL BRAKE/SPINDLE BREAKDOWN, WE HAVE SPENT ABOUT $4000 ON BRAKE COMPONENTS, REPEATEDLY. AND THE BRAKES STILL PULL, WHINE AND MAKE THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY AND THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL.

Jun 19, 2001 Steering

SINCE INITIAL BRAKE/SPINDLE BREAKDOWN, WE HAVE SPENT ABOUT $4000 ON BRAKE COMPONENTS, REPEATEDLY. AND THE BRAKES STILL PULL, WHINE AND MAKE THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY AND THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL.

Jun 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE INITIAL BRAKE/SPINDLE BREAKDOWN, WE HAVE SPENT ABOUT $4000 ON BRAKE COMPONENTS, REPEATEDLY. AND THE BRAKES STILL PULL, WHINE AND MAKE THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY AND THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL.

Jun 19, 2001 Steering

SINCE INITIAL BRAKE/SPINDLE BREAKDOWN, WE HAVE SPENT ABOUT $4000 ON BRAKE COMPONENTS, REPEATEDLY. AND THE BRAKES STILL PULL, WHINE AND MAKE THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY AND THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL.

Jun 18, 2001 Tires

THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED 4/14/01 ON THE WAY BACK TO FLORIDA FROM PA. WE WERE ON I-77 TRAVELING APPROX. 60 MPH. WHEN A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION STARTED. WE SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT. ON INSPECTION THE LEFT INSIDE DUEL HAD EXPERIENCED SEPARATION OF TREAD FROM THE TIRE. TIRE PRESS...

Jun 18, 2001 Tires

THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED 4/14/01 ON THE WAY BACK TO FLORIDA FROM PA. WE WERE ON I-77 TRAVELING APPROX. 60 MPH. WHEN A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION STARTED. WE SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT. ON INSPECTION THE LEFT INSIDE DUEL HAD EXPERIENCED SEPARATION OF TREAD FROM THE TIRE. TIRE PRESS...

May 25, 2001 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P255/70R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R15 )

May 25, 2001 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P255/70R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R15 )

May 16, 2001 Equipment

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HAD BROKEN, CAUSING TIRE TO ROLL FROM UNDER VEHICLE . PLEAE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 16, 2001 Equipment

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HAD BROKEN, CAUSING TIRE TO ROLL FROM UNDER VEHICLE . PLEAE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 4, 2001 Seat Belts

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED IN A PANIC STOP RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE ON REAR PASSENGER'S SEAT UNLATCHED, CAUSING CHILD IN SAFETY SEAT TO BE THROWN FORWARD, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY.*AK

May 4, 2001 Seat Belts

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED IN A PANIC STOP RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE ON REAR PASSENGER'S SEAT UNLATCHED, CAUSING CHILD IN SAFETY SEAT TO BE THROWN FORWARD, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Wheels

LUGS: NUTS ON LEFT REAR WHEEL SNAPPED OFF, CAUSING TIRE TO COME OFF VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *AK

Mar 26, 2001 Wheels

LUGS: NUTS ON LEFT REAR WHEEL SNAPPED OFF, CAUSING TIRE TO COME OFF VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FROM A SPEED OF 45 MPH THESE UNITS WITH REAR DISC BRAKES REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL 14 FEET TO STOP WHEN TESTED AGAINST AN OLDER UNIT THAT IS IDENTICAL IN EVERY WAY EXCEPT IT HAS DRUM BRAKES ON THE REAR. WE ALSO SEE THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THE 2000 MODELS. *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FROM A SPEED OF 45 MPH THESE UNITS WITH REAR DISC BRAKES REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL 14 FEET TO STOP WHEN TESTED AGAINST AN OLDER UNIT THAT IS IDENTICAL IN EVERY WAY EXCEPT IT HAS DRUM BRAKES ON THE REAR. WE ALSO SEE THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THE 2000 MODELS. *AK

Jan 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES ON WET/SNOWY ROADS VEHICLE WOULD SKID/TRAVELED TO LEFT OR RIGHT, NO BRAKING POWER IN REAR WHEELS. *AK FRONT BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS WEAR PRMATURELY. REAR BRAKE DRUM RUSTED. THE BRAKE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *YH

Jan 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES ON WET/SNOWY ROADS VEHICLE WOULD SKID/TRAVELED TO LEFT OR RIGHT, NO BRAKING POWER IN REAR WHEELS. *AK FRONT BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS WEAR PRMATURELY. REAR BRAKE DRUM RUSTED. THE BRAKE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *YH

Jan 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE REPLACED.

Jan 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE REPLACED.

Dec 7, 2000 Steering

ENGINE - REVS UP WHILE VEHICLE IS IDLING, LEAPING FORWARD, UNEXPECTEDLY. STEERING, PULLS LEFT COONSTANTLY.*AK

Dec 7, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE - REVS UP WHILE VEHICLE IS IDLING, LEAPING FORWARD, UNEXPECTEDLY. STEERING, PULLS LEFT COONSTANTLY.*AK

Dec 7, 2000 Steering

ENGINE - REVS UP WHILE VEHICLE IS IDLING, LEAPING FORWARD, UNEXPECTEDLY. STEERING, PULLS LEFT COONSTANTLY.*AK

Dec 7, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE - REVS UP WHILE VEHICLE IS IDLING, LEAPING FORWARD, UNEXPECTEDLY. STEERING, PULLS LEFT COONSTANTLY.*AK

Nov 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE BRAKES FAILED PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT WERE TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WAS COMMON FOR ABS BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR WHEN SITTING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT HOWEVER THEY DID PLAY WITH PEDAL UNTIL IT CAME UP SEVERAL TRIPS TO DEALER NEVER RESOLVED PROBLE...

Nov 5, 2000 Power Train Crash

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE BRAKES FAILED PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT WERE TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WAS COMMON FOR ABS BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR WHEN SITTING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT HOWEVER THEY DID PLAY WITH PEDAL UNTIL IT CAME UP SEVERAL TRIPS TO DEALER NEVER RESOLVED PROBLE...

Nov 5, 2000 Visibility Crash

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE BRAKES FAILED PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT WERE TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WAS COMMON FOR ABS BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR WHEN SITTING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT HOWEVER THEY DID PLAY WITH PEDAL UNTIL IT CAME UP SEVERAL TRIPS TO DEALER NEVER RESOLVED PROBLE...

Nov 5, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE BRAKES FAILED PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT WERE TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WAS COMMON FOR ABS BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR WHEN SITTING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT HOWEVER THEY DID PLAY WITH PEDAL UNTIL IT CAME UP SEVERAL TRIPS TO DEALER NEVER RESOLVED PROBLE...

Nov 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE BRAKES FAILED PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT WERE TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WAS COMMON FOR ABS BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR WHEN SITTING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT HOWEVER THEY DID PLAY WITH PEDAL UNTIL IT CAME UP SEVERAL TRIPS TO DEALER NEVER RESOLVED PROBLE...

Nov 5, 2000 Power Train Crash

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE BRAKES FAILED PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT WERE TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WAS COMMON FOR ABS BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR WHEN SITTING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT HOWEVER THEY DID PLAY WITH PEDAL UNTIL IT CAME UP SEVERAL TRIPS TO DEALER NEVER RESOLVED PROBLE...

Nov 5, 2000 Visibility Crash

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE BRAKES FAILED PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT WERE TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WAS COMMON FOR ABS BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR WHEN SITTING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT HOWEVER THEY DID PLAY WITH PEDAL UNTIL IT CAME UP SEVERAL TRIPS TO DEALER NEVER RESOLVED PROBLE...

Nov 5, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE BRAKES FAILED PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT WERE TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WAS COMMON FOR ABS BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR WHEN SITTING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT HOWEVER THEY DID PLAY WITH PEDAL UNTIL IT CAME UP SEVERAL TRIPS TO DEALER NEVER RESOLVED PROBLE...

Oct 21, 2000 Power Train

NEW VEHICLE WITH ONLY 6,000 MILES AND ONE YEAR OF SERVICE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER CONSUMERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM

Oct 21, 2000 Power Train

NEW VEHICLE WITH ONLY 6,000 MILES AND ONE YEAR OF SERVICE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER CONSUMERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

FORD DEALER ANALYSIS, TREAD SEPARATION, THEN BLOWOUT (DOT NUMBER: VDTL 1XB TIRESIZE: 225/75R16)

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

FORD DEALER ANALYSIS, TREAD SEPARATION, THEN BLOWOUT (DOT NUMBER: VDTL 1XB TIRESIZE: 225/75R16)

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

NOTICED 2 SEPERATE CRACKS OR SPLITS ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE OF MY VEHICLE. THE CRACKS ARE ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE ABOUT 1/2 INCH EACH.THEY ARE SEPERATE AND ABOUT A 1 INCH SPACE BETWWEEN THEM. BUT A VERY FINE LINE OR CRACK CAN BE SEEN CONECTING THE TWO FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER.I'VE TAKEN THE VEHI...

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

NOTICED 2 SEPERATE CRACKS OR SPLITS ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE OF MY VEHICLE. THE CRACKS ARE ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE ABOUT 1/2 INCH EACH.THEY ARE SEPERATE AND ABOUT A 1 INCH SPACE BETWWEEN THEM. BUT A VERY FINE LINE OR CRACK CAN BE SEEN CONECTING THE TWO FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER.I'VE TAKEN THE VEHI...

Sep 29, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERINCING PROBLEM WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION DURING DISENGAGING AND AFTER RESUMING CRUISE CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE FILL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 29, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERINCING PROBLEM WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION DURING DISENGAGING AND AFTER RESUMING CRUISE CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE FILL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DOWNHILL GRADE APPLIED BRAKES, VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING ALONG WITH STEERING WHEEL. AS BRAKES WERE PUMPED SHAKING BECAME WORSE TO WHERE BEGAN TO LOOSE CONTROL. SAME THING ON RETURN TRIP. BRAKING WORKS FINE ON LEVEL TERRAIN. SITUATION WAS VERY FRIGHTNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER WHO STATED THAT IF TH...

Sep 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DOWNHILL GRADE APPLIED BRAKES, VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING ALONG WITH STEERING WHEEL. AS BRAKES WERE PUMPED SHAKING BECAME WORSE TO WHERE BEGAN TO LOOSE CONTROL. SAME THING ON RETURN TRIP. BRAKING WORKS FINE ON LEVEL TERRAIN. SITUATION WAS VERY FRIGHTNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER WHO STATED THAT IF TH...

Sep 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DOWNHILL GRADE APPLIED BRAKES, VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING ALONG WITH STEERING WHEEL. AS BRAKES WERE PUMPED SHAKING BECAME WORSE TO WHERE BEGAN TO LOOSE CONTROL. SAME THING ON RETURN TRIP. BRAKING WORKS FINE ON LEVEL TERRAIN. SITUATION WAS VERY FRIGHTNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER WHO STATED THAT IF TH...

Sep 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DOWNHILL GRADE APPLIED BRAKES, VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING ALONG WITH STEERING WHEEL. AS BRAKES WERE PUMPED SHAKING BECAME WORSE TO WHERE BEGAN TO LOOSE CONTROL. SAME THING ON RETURN TRIP. BRAKING WORKS FINE ON LEVEL TERRAIN. SITUATION WAS VERY FRIGHTNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER WHO STATED THAT IF TH...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN BACK TIRE WAS LOW ON AIR. NOTICED CRACKS 1/4" AROUND THE RIM. CHECKED OTHER TIRES & SAME TYPE OF CRACKS ON THOSE TIRES. TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. HAVE NOT HAD TIRES EXCHANGED. FIRESTONE STEEL TEX, RT225/75R16 WITH 4,000 MILES ON A 1999,FORD ECONOLINE. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN BACK TIRE WAS LOW ON AIR. NOTICED CRACKS 1/4" AROUND THE RIM. CHECKED OTHER TIRES & SAME TYPE OF CRACKS ON THOSE TIRES. TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. HAVE NOT HAD TIRES EXCHANGED. FIRESTONE STEEL TEX, RT225/75R16 WITH 4,000 MILES ON A 1999,FORD ECONOLINE. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING IN HOT WEATHER VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION.*AK SERVICE THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND WHEN ENGINE DIED, THE DRIVER COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK. *YH

Sep 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING IN HOT WEATHER VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION.*AK SERVICE THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND WHEN ENGINE DIED, THE DRIVER COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK. *YH

Aug 28, 2000 Visibility

VEHILCLE HAS BEEN INTO REPAIR SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD FIXED, WHICH HAS BEEN LEAKING SINCE OWNERSHIP. *MJS

Aug 28, 2000 Visibility

VEHILCLE HAS BEEN INTO REPAIR SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD FIXED, WHICH HAS BEEN LEAKING SINCE OWNERSHIP. *MJS

Aug 14, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MILES RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD CAME OFF AND WAS DRAGGING ON THE GROUND, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND WENT INTO A DITCH. ANOTHER PASSENGER SAID THAT RIGHT TIRE CAME DOWN TO THE GROUND AND WENT BACK UP TO VAN AGAIN. *AK

Aug 14, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MILES RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD CAME OFF AND WAS DRAGGING ON THE GROUND, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND WENT INTO A DITCH. ANOTHER PASSENGER SAID THAT RIGHT TIRE CAME DOWN TO THE GROUND AND WENT BACK UP TO VAN AGAIN. *AK

Aug 11, 2000 Trailer Hitches

TRAILER HITCH HAD NO LOCKING BOLTS. WHEN HAULING FREIGHT HITCH BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 11, 2000 Trailer Hitches

TRAILER HITCH HAD NO LOCKING BOLTS. WHEN HAULING FREIGHT HITCH BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AND VEHICLE RIVVED REAL HARD & ACCELERATED INTO THE SPACE. IT JUMPED CURB, WENT UP IN THE AIR & CAME DOWN ON THE FRONT HOOD OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER PUT VEHICLE ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. THEY WERE SAYING THAT SOMETHING COULD BE...

Aug 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AND VEHICLE RIVVED REAL HARD & ACCELERATED INTO THE SPACE. IT JUMPED CURB, WENT UP IN THE AIR & CAME DOWN ON THE FRONT HOOD OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER PUT VEHICLE ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. THEY WERE SAYING THAT SOMETHING COULD BE...

Aug 2, 2000 Structure

SEVERAL TIMES WE HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO GET INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT AS THERE IS NOTHING TO GRAB ONTO WHEN CLIMBING IN. WE PURCHASED 2 VEHICLES AT THE SAME TIME. THE OTHER VEHICLE IS A TAURUS WHICH HAS HANDLES EVERYWHERE TO ASSIST CLIMBING INTO THE CAR. FINALLY WE A...

Aug 2, 2000 Structure

SEVERAL TIMES WE HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO GET INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT AS THERE IS NOTHING TO GRAB ONTO WHEN CLIMBING IN. WE PURCHASED 2 VEHICLES AT THE SAME TIME. THE OTHER VEHICLE IS A TAURUS WHICH HAS HANDLES EVERYWHERE TO ASSIST CLIMBING INTO THE CAR. FINALLY WE A...

Jul 25, 2000 Suspension

POOR MFG. SPECS ALLOW FOR NON ALIGNMENT OF WHEELS AND UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Suspension

POOR MFG. SPECS ALLOW FOR NON ALIGNMENT OF WHEELS AND UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK

Jul 12, 2000 Structure

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IT APPEARED THAT SOMETHING UNDERNEATH WAS ABOUT TO BREAK APART. VEHICLE IN DEALER SHOP, AND DEALER IS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 12, 2000 Structure

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IT APPEARED THAT SOMETHING UNDERNEATH WAS ABOUT TO BREAK APART. VEHICLE IN DEALER SHOP, AND DEALER IS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CALIPER BOOTS REPLACED, SPLITTING. *MJS

Apr 18, 2000 Steering

THE STEERING SHAFT LOWER SECTOR FAILED CAUSING NOISE. *MJS

Apr 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPER BOOTS TORN. *MJS

Apr 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CALIPER BOOTS REPLACED, SPLITTING. *MJS

Apr 18, 2000 Steering

THE STEERING SHAFT LOWER SECTOR FAILED CAUSING NOISE. *MJS

Apr 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPER BOOTS TORN. *MJS

Mar 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT A HIGH SPEED VEHICLE WANDERS TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE RECENTLY REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME , DUE TO OIL LEAKS OUT OF THE HEAD GASKET.BOTH TIMES THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW ONE. VEHICLE STILL NOT REPAI...

Mar 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT A HIGH SPEED VEHICLE WANDERS TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE RECENTLY REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME , DUE TO OIL LEAKS OUT OF THE HEAD GASKET.BOTH TIMES THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW ONE. VEHICLE STILL NOT REPAI...

Mar 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT A HIGH SPEED VEHICLE WANDERS TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE RECENTLY REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME , DUE TO OIL LEAKS OUT OF THE HEAD GASKET.BOTH TIMES THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW ONE. VEHICLE STILL NOT REPAI...

Mar 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT A HIGH SPEED VEHICLE WANDERS TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE RECENTLY REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME , DUE TO OIL LEAKS OUT OF THE HEAD GASKET.BOTH TIMES THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW ONE. VEHICLE STILL NOT REPAI...

Jan 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO OWNER BRAKES MET REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS AFTER BEING BLED. OWNER FELT MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY FOR BRAKES. THE BRAKES FELT MUSHY WHEN DRIVEN OFF LOT.

Jan 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO OWNER BRAKES MET REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS AFTER BEING BLED. OWNER FELT MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY FOR BRAKES. THE BRAKES FELT MUSHY WHEN DRIVEN OFF LOT.

Jan 24, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE DRIBVER'S SIDE OF BUMPER.*AK

Jan 24, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE DRIBVER'S SIDE OF BUMPER.*AK

Dec 13, 1999 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD PULLED TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FIGHT THE STEERING WHEEL TO CONTINUE NORMAL DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 13, 1999 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD PULLED TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FIGHT THE STEERING WHEEL TO CONTINUE NORMAL DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE'S REAR END VIBRATES VERY HARD. COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH. BEEN TO DEALER, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE'S REAR END VIBRATES VERY HARD. COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH. BEEN TO DEALER, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Structure

DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT INCLUDE SEVERAL FEATURES THAT WERE LOCATED ON PRIOR MODELS, POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO ILLIMINATION OF FEATURES. MJS

Sep 9, 1999 Structure

DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT INCLUDE SEVERAL FEATURES THAT WERE LOCATED ON PRIOR MODELS, POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO ILLIMINATION OF FEATURES. MJS

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS "BURNED" AND ROTORS WARPED ON A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. VEHICLE HAS 14930 MILES ON IT OF WHICH OVER 12000 MILES HAS BEEN FREEWAY LONG DISTANCE WITH MINIMAL BRAKE USEAGE. THE VEHICLE WHICH IS RATED FOR 8 PASSENGERS WITH LUGGAGE, AND FOR HEAVY DUTY TRAILER TOWING HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN WITH A...

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS "BURNED" AND ROTORS WARPED ON A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. VEHICLE HAS 14930 MILES ON IT OF WHICH OVER 12000 MILES HAS BEEN FREEWAY LONG DISTANCE WITH MINIMAL BRAKE USEAGE. THE VEHICLE WHICH IS RATED FOR 8 PASSENGERS WITH LUGGAGE, AND FOR HEAVY DUTY TRAILER TOWING HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN WITH A...

Aug 16, 1999 Electrical System

FUSES KEEPS BLOWING OUT, CAUSES PROBLEM WITH BRAKES, TURN SIGNALS & SHIFTING CAPABILITIES. OWNER FEELS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP WORKING ON VEHICLE BUT CAUSE NOT FOUND AS OF YET. *AK

Aug 16, 1999 Electrical System

FUSES KEEPS BLOWING OUT, CAUSES PROBLEM WITH BRAKES, TURN SIGNALS & SHIFTING CAPABILITIES. OWNER FEELS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP WORKING ON VEHICLE BUT CAUSE NOT FOUND AS OF YET. *AK

Aug 12, 1999 Tires

VIBRATION BETWEEN 50 TO 70 MPH. HAD SAME TYPE PROBLEM WITH 1997 VAN AND TIRES WERE SWITCHED TO MICHLEN AND CORRECTED PROBLEM. THEY WONT DO THIS I WAS TOLD.

Aug 12, 1999 Tires

VIBRATION BETWEEN 50 TO 70 MPH. HAD SAME TYPE PROBLEM WITH 1997 VAN AND TIRES WERE SWITCHED TO MICHLEN AND CORRECTED PROBLEM. THEY WONT DO THIS I WAS TOLD.

Aug 9, 1999 Parking Brake

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ON, AND IT ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Parking Brake

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ON, AND IT ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND WHEN GOING OVER ANY BUMPS, VEHICLE ROCKS/WANDERS TO RIGHT OR LEFT IN WHICH CONSUMER MAY LOSE CONTROL. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND WHEN GOING OVER ANY BUMPS, VEHICLE ROCKS/WANDERS TO RIGHT OR LEFT IN WHICH CONSUMER MAY LOSE CONTROL. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK