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May 29, 2024 Visibility 171,000 mi

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became loosened while making a left turn. The contact stated that the "Check Suspension" and "Check ABS" messages were displayed on the instrument panel along with the oil, brake, and battery warning...

May 29, 2024 Steering 171,000 mi

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became loosened while making a left turn. The contact stated that the "Check Suspension" and "Check ABS" messages were displayed on the instrument panel along with the oil, brake, and battery warning...

May 29, 2024 Visibility 171,000 mi

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became loosened while making a left turn. The contact stated that the "Check Suspension" and "Check ABS" messages were displayed on the instrument panel along with the oil, brake, and battery warning...

May 29, 2024 Steering 171,000 mi

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became loosened while making a left turn. The contact stated that the "Check Suspension" and "Check ABS" messages were displayed on the instrument panel along with the oil, brake, and battery warning...

Mar 24, 2022 Electrical System

Vehicle will speed up or slow down in certain times for certain speeds without notice smell of smok and looked hurt wiring

Mar 24, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicle will speed up or slow down in certain times for certain speeds without notice smell of smok and looked hurt wiring

Mar 24, 2022 Electrical System

Vehicle will speed up or slow down in certain times for certain speeds without notice smell of smok and looked hurt wiring

Mar 24, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicle will speed up or slow down in certain times for certain speeds without notice smell of smok and looked hurt wiring

Dec 17, 2020 Air Bags Crash 3 mi

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND THE INTERSECTION OF LONGSTREET AND HIGHWAY 82. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I SLED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION INTO A DITCH. I WAS TRAVELING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE A BROKEN...

Dec 17, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 3 mi

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND THE INTERSECTION OF LONGSTREET AND HIGHWAY 82. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I SLED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION INTO A DITCH. I WAS TRAVELING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE A BROKEN...

Dec 17, 2020 Air Bags Crash 3 mi

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND THE INTERSECTION OF LONGSTREET AND HIGHWAY 82. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I SLED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION INTO A DITCH. I WAS TRAVELING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE A BROKEN...

Dec 17, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 3 mi

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND THE INTERSECTION OF LONGSTREET AND HIGHWAY 82. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I SLED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION INTO A DITCH. I WAS TRAVELING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE A BROKEN...

Oct 23, 2020 Engine 225,000 mi

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT BEIGE IN COLOR SINCE I HAVE OWN THIS VEHICLE I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FIVE (5) SPARK PLUGS AND COIL FOR THEY HAVE BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER AND I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED INTO A REPAIR FACILITY WHICH HAVE BEEN COSTLY TO ME. THE ENGINE ON THIS VEHICLE IS A ...

Oct 23, 2020 Engine 225,000 mi

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT BEIGE IN COLOR SINCE I HAVE OWN THIS VEHICLE I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FIVE (5) SPARK PLUGS AND COIL FOR THEY HAVE BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER AND I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED INTO A REPAIR FACILITY WHICH HAVE BEEN COSTLY TO ME. THE ENGINE ON THIS VEHICLE IS A ...

Aug 4, 2020 Steering Crash 261,900 mi

STEERING IS EXTREMELY OVERACTIVE AND SEEMS TWITCHING, MEANING AT LOW SPEED OR AT HIGH RATE OF TRAVEL VERY SLIGHT MOVEMENTS OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE SUDDENLY, AND UNCONTROLLABLY, PREVIOUS OWNER WENT OFF HIGHWAY AND FELT UNSAFE IN VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I IMAGINE THIS HA...

Aug 4, 2020 Steering Crash 261,900 mi

STEERING IS EXTREMELY OVERACTIVE AND SEEMS TWITCHING, MEANING AT LOW SPEED OR AT HIGH RATE OF TRAVEL VERY SLIGHT MOVEMENTS OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE SUDDENLY, AND UNCONTROLLABLY, PREVIOUS OWNER WENT OFF HIGHWAY AND FELT UNSAFE IN VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I IMAGINE THIS HA...

May 25, 2020 Electrical System 190,000 mi

WHEN EXAMINING MY VEHICLE WHICH SUPPOSEDLY HAD A RECALL ON THE CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR ON BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, FOUND THAT FORD ONLY ADDED A FUSABLE LINK TO PREVENT FIRE AS THE SENSOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LEAKING AT THE TIME. IT HAS SINCE LEAKED AND THE ADDED BIT OF WIRE WITH THE BLUE TAG HAS BLOWN IT'S...

May 25, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 190,000 mi

WHEN EXAMINING MY VEHICLE WHICH SUPPOSEDLY HAD A RECALL ON THE CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR ON BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, FOUND THAT FORD ONLY ADDED A FUSABLE LINK TO PREVENT FIRE AS THE SENSOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LEAKING AT THE TIME. IT HAS SINCE LEAKED AND THE ADDED BIT OF WIRE WITH THE BLUE TAG HAS BLOWN IT'S...

May 25, 2020 Electrical System 190,000 mi

WHEN EXAMINING MY VEHICLE WHICH SUPPOSEDLY HAD A RECALL ON THE CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR ON BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, FOUND THAT FORD ONLY ADDED A FUSABLE LINK TO PREVENT FIRE AS THE SENSOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LEAKING AT THE TIME. IT HAS SINCE LEAKED AND THE ADDED BIT OF WIRE WITH THE BLUE TAG HAS BLOWN IT'S...

May 25, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 190,000 mi

WHEN EXAMINING MY VEHICLE WHICH SUPPOSEDLY HAD A RECALL ON THE CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR ON BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, FOUND THAT FORD ONLY ADDED A FUSABLE LINK TO PREVENT FIRE AS THE SENSOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LEAKING AT THE TIME. IT HAS SINCE LEAKED AND THE ADDED BIT OF WIRE WITH THE BLUE TAG HAS BLOWN IT'S...

Dec 7, 2018 Steering 190,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, MY STEERING IS BAD LIKE IM FISHTAILING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN I HIT A BUMP IT PULLS TO ONE SIDE. THERES ALOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.

Dec 7, 2018 Suspension 190,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, MY STEERING IS BAD LIKE IM FISHTAILING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN I HIT A BUMP IT PULLS TO ONE SIDE. THERES ALOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.

Dec 7, 2018 Steering 190,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, MY STEERING IS BAD LIKE IM FISHTAILING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN I HIT A BUMP IT PULLS TO ONE SIDE. THERES ALOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.

Dec 7, 2018 Suspension 190,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, MY STEERING IS BAD LIKE IM FISHTAILING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN I HIT A BUMP IT PULLS TO ONE SIDE. THERES ALOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.

Oct 15, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 180,000 mi

THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE AND HARD TO KEEP ON ROAD, I CALLED FORD HEADQUARTERS TO SEE IF IT WAS UNDER RECALL AND THEY SAID NOT MY VIN WAS INCLUDED. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE O/D LIGHT BLINKING. MY TRANSMISSION SHIFT GREAT UNTIL THE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING.I THINK IT IS A BAD CRUISE CONTROL S...

Oct 15, 2018 Steering 180,000 mi

THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE AND HARD TO KEEP ON ROAD, I CALLED FORD HEADQUARTERS TO SEE IF IT WAS UNDER RECALL AND THEY SAID NOT MY VIN WAS INCLUDED. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE O/D LIGHT BLINKING. MY TRANSMISSION SHIFT GREAT UNTIL THE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING.I THINK IT IS A BAD CRUISE CONTROL S...

Oct 15, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 180,000 mi

THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE AND HARD TO KEEP ON ROAD, I CALLED FORD HEADQUARTERS TO SEE IF IT WAS UNDER RECALL AND THEY SAID NOT MY VIN WAS INCLUDED. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE O/D LIGHT BLINKING. MY TRANSMISSION SHIFT GREAT UNTIL THE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING.I THINK IT IS A BAD CRUISE CONTROL S...

Oct 15, 2018 Steering 180,000 mi

THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE AND HARD TO KEEP ON ROAD, I CALLED FORD HEADQUARTERS TO SEE IF IT WAS UNDER RECALL AND THEY SAID NOT MY VIN WAS INCLUDED. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE O/D LIGHT BLINKING. MY TRANSMISSION SHIFT GREAT UNTIL THE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING.I THINK IT IS A BAD CRUISE CONTROL S...

Apr 29, 2018 Engine 195,000 mi

COIL PACK, SPARK PLUG ISSUE. MY EXPEDITION SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS "MISSING". NOT SURE WHEN I 1ST HEARD IT. I TOOK IT IN FOR SOME MAINTENANCE- OIL CHANGE, CHANGE SPARK PLUGS, BASIC TUNE UP. BUT I WAS TOLD BY THE SHOP THAT THE COIL PACK/SPARK PLUGS WERE DEFECTIVE & IF I ATTENPTED TO CHANGE THE PLUGS & CO...

Apr 29, 2018 Suspension 189,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, AS SOON AS I GO FASTER THAN 55MPH THE VEHICLE DOWN BY THE WHEELS, STARTS SHAKING. I CAN FEEL IT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I SUSPECT IT'S THE BALL JOINTS BUT NOT SURE. IT ALSO WOBBLES WHEN TURNING GOING AS SLOW AS 25 MPH.

Apr 29, 2018 Engine 195,000 mi

COIL PACK, SPARK PLUG ISSUE. MY EXPEDITION SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS "MISSING". NOT SURE WHEN I 1ST HEARD IT. I TOOK IT IN FOR SOME MAINTENANCE- OIL CHANGE, CHANGE SPARK PLUGS, BASIC TUNE UP. BUT I WAS TOLD BY THE SHOP THAT THE COIL PACK/SPARK PLUGS WERE DEFECTIVE & IF I ATTENPTED TO CHANGE THE PLUGS & CO...

Apr 29, 2018 Suspension 189,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, AS SOON AS I GO FASTER THAN 55MPH THE VEHICLE DOWN BY THE WHEELS, STARTS SHAKING. I CAN FEEL IT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I SUSPECT IT'S THE BALL JOINTS BUT NOT SURE. IT ALSO WOBBLES WHEN TURNING GOING AS SLOW AS 25 MPH.

Oct 22, 2017 Steering

THE STEERING ON THE VEHICLE IS LOOSE AND WONDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD CONTACTED A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME WHERE STEERING SHAFT SLIDES TOGETHER IS REALLY LOOS AND STEERING SHAFT NEEDS REPLACED

Oct 22, 2017 Steering

THE STEERING ON THE VEHICLE IS LOOSE AND WONDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD CONTACTED A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME WHERE STEERING SHAFT SLIDES TOGETHER IS REALLY LOOS AND STEERING SHAFT NEEDS REPLACED

Jul 20, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

I KNOW FOR A FACT THERE WAS A MASSIVE RECALL ON THE MODEL. THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS AND CATCHES ON FIRE WHEN THE KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION. MOST OF THE F-150 ENGINE FIRES WERE TRACED BACK TO A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLES USUALLY BURNED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS 160-180,000 MILES ON THE SP...

Jul 20, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

I KNOW FOR A FACT THERE WAS A MASSIVE RECALL ON THE MODEL. THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS AND CATCHES ON FIRE WHEN THE KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION. MOST OF THE F-150 ENGINE FIRES WERE TRACED BACK TO A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLES USUALLY BURNED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS 160-180,000 MILES ON THE SP...

Mar 15, 2017 Engine 221,613 mi

STARTED VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY HEARD LOUD NOISE UNDER HOOD. FOUND SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT TIME, BUT HAD BEEN DRIVEN WITHOUT PROBLEM JUST A COUPLE OF HOURS EARLIER.

Mar 15, 2017 Engine 221,613 mi

STARTED VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY HEARD LOUD NOISE UNDER HOOD. FOUND SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT TIME, BUT HAD BEEN DRIVEN WITHOUT PROBLEM JUST A COUPLE OF HOURS EARLIER.

Nov 13, 2016 Service Brakes

MY BRAKE WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE LAST WEEK. I WAS GOING TO AVE MY BAKES REPLACED TODAY WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE VERY RUSTED IT HAS PIECES BREAKING OFF AND THERE IS ACTUALLY A HOLE IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE METAL BRAK...

Nov 13, 2016 Suspension

MY BRAKE WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE LAST WEEK. I WAS GOING TO AVE MY BAKES REPLACED TODAY WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE VERY RUSTED IT HAS PIECES BREAKING OFF AND THERE IS ACTUALLY A HOLE IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE METAL BRAK...

Nov 13, 2016 Service Brakes

MY BRAKE WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE LAST WEEK. I WAS GOING TO AVE MY BAKES REPLACED TODAY WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE VERY RUSTED IT HAS PIECES BREAKING OFF AND THERE IS ACTUALLY A HOLE IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE METAL BRAK...

Nov 13, 2016 Suspension

MY BRAKE WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE LAST WEEK. I WAS GOING TO AVE MY BAKES REPLACED TODAY WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE VERY RUSTED IT HAS PIECES BREAKING OFF AND THERE IS ACTUALLY A HOLE IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE METAL BRAK...

Apr 6, 2016 Suspension 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V252000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER W...

Apr 6, 2016 Suspension 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V252000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER W...

Mar 15, 2016 Steering 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REMAIN IN POSITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE ...

Mar 15, 2016 Steering 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REMAIN IN POSITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE ...

Dec 14, 2015 Electrical System 190,000 mi

MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSED BY WATER LEAKING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD INTO THE FUSE BOX CAUSING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO QUIT. DOOR LOCK WON'T WORK, RADIO QUIT. PROBLEM IS NEVER THE SAME, DEPENDS ON WHERE THE WATER LEAK OCCURS. VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT IN THE R...

Dec 14, 2015 Electrical System 190,000 mi

MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSED BY WATER LEAKING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD INTO THE FUSE BOX CAUSING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO QUIT. DOOR LOCK WON'T WORK, RADIO QUIT. PROBLEM IS NEVER THE SAME, DEPENDS ON WHERE THE WATER LEAK OCCURS. VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT IN THE R...

Sep 30, 2015 Steering 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BECOMING LOOSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN...

Sep 30, 2015 Steering 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BECOMING LOOSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN...

Sep 22, 2015 Power Train 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH A KNOWN SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIR WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 097V171000 (PO...

Sep 22, 2015 Power Train 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH A KNOWN SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIR WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 097V171000 (PO...

Aug 26, 2015 Service Brakes 130,021 mi

IN DRIVEWAY UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, TO PUT CAR IN GEAR, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKES AT ALL. NO WARNING. NO LIGHTS INDICATING FAILURE AHEAD OF TIME. BOTH BRAKE LINES THAT GO FROM MASTER CYL, TO ABS UNIT RUSTED THROUGH. UPON FOR DEALER REPLACING BOTH LINES ON A TEST DRIVE FRT DRI...

Aug 26, 2015 Service Brakes 130,021 mi

IN DRIVEWAY UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, TO PUT CAR IN GEAR, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKES AT ALL. NO WARNING. NO LIGHTS INDICATING FAILURE AHEAD OF TIME. BOTH BRAKE LINES THAT GO FROM MASTER CYL, TO ABS UNIT RUSTED THROUGH. UPON FOR DEALER REPLACING BOTH LINES ON A TEST DRIVE FRT DRI...

Aug 11, 2015 Tires

GENERAL AMERI-TRAC 255/70/R16 HAD A COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION FROM MAIN TIRE. IT BEGAN WHEN I NOTICED SUDDEN AND VIOLENT VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY 82 IN MONTANA. I IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN, PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE TIRE TO FIND CHUNKS OF R...

Aug 11, 2015 Tires

GENERAL AMERI-TRAC 255/70/R16 HAD A COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION FROM MAIN TIRE. IT BEGAN WHEN I NOTICED SUDDEN AND VIOLENT VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY 82 IN MONTANA. I IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN, PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE TIRE TO FIND CHUNKS OF R...

May 27, 2015 Steering 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND NOTICED CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...

May 27, 2015 Structure 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND NOTICED CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...

May 27, 2015 Steering 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND NOTICED CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...

May 27, 2015 Structure 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND NOTICED CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...

Apr 8, 2015 Steering 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, THE TIRES TURNED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Apr 8, 2015 Steering 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, THE TIRES TURNED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Apr 1, 2015 Power Train Crash 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK. HAVE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLL OVER TO ANOTHER CAR, I CAN"T PARK DOWN HILL IS TO DANGERS, IS TOT SAFETY . *TR

Apr 1, 2015 Structure Crash 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK. HAVE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLL OVER TO ANOTHER CAR, I CAN"T PARK DOWN HILL IS TO DANGERS, IS TOT SAFETY . *TR

Apr 1, 2015 Power Train Crash 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK. HAVE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLL OVER TO ANOTHER CAR, I CAN"T PARK DOWN HILL IS TO DANGERS, IS NOT SAFETY . *TR

Apr 1, 2015 Structure Crash 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK. HAVE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLL OVER TO ANOTHER CAR, I CAN"T PARK DOWN HILL IS TO DANGERS, IS NOT SAFETY . *TR

Apr 1, 2015 Power Train Crash 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK. HAVE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLL OVER TO ANOTHER CAR, I CAN"T PARK DOWN HILL IS TO DANGERS, IS TOT SAFETY . *TR

Apr 1, 2015 Structure Crash 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK. HAVE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLL OVER TO ANOTHER CAR, I CAN"T PARK DOWN HILL IS TO DANGERS, IS TOT SAFETY . *TR

Apr 1, 2015 Power Train Crash 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK. HAVE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLL OVER TO ANOTHER CAR, I CAN"T PARK DOWN HILL IS TO DANGERS, IS NOT SAFETY . *TR

Apr 1, 2015 Structure Crash 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK. HAVE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLL OVER TO ANOTHER CAR, I CAN"T PARK DOWN HILL IS TO DANGERS, IS NOT SAFETY . *TR

Feb 24, 2015 Engine 193,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. ON MY TRIP FROM VA TO PA SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT WHILE ON I95 IN DELAWARE A SNOWSTORM ABOUT TO START AND I GOT STRANDED. NO PART STORE HAS ANY ANSWERS, AUTO REPAIR SHOPS WANT TO CHANGE $300+ DOLLARS TO FIX. THERE IS A REPAIR KIT THAT CANNOT BE BOUGHT IN ANY AUTO PART STORE ONLY ONLI...

Feb 24, 2015 Engine 193,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. ON MY TRIP FROM VA TO PA SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT WHILE ON I95 IN DELAWARE A SNOWSTORM ABOUT TO START AND I GOT STRANDED. NO PART STORE HAS ANY ANSWERS, AUTO REPAIR SHOPS WANT TO CHANGE $300+ DOLLARS TO FIX. THERE IS A REPAIR KIT THAT CANNOT BE BOUGHT IN ANY AUTO PART STORE ONLY ONLI...

Feb 1, 2015 Equipment

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION LIGHTS FLASHING RADIO ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. *TR

Feb 1, 2015 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION LIGHTS FLASHING RADIO ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. *TR

Feb 1, 2015 Equipment

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION LIGHTS FLASHING RADIO ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. *TR

Feb 1, 2015 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION LIGHTS FLASHING RADIO ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. *TR

Jan 13, 2015 Engine 98,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT, BROKE COIL AND DAMAGED HEAD. *TR

Jan 13, 2015 Engine 98,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT, BROKE COIL AND DAMAGED HEAD. *TR

Sep 30, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CHILD SAFETY LOCK ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE M...

Sep 30, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CHILD SAFETY LOCK ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE M...

Jul 24, 2014 Structure 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUB FRAME AREA. THE AREA THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE STRAP TO THE SECURE THE FUEL TANK WAS THE AFFECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Jul 24, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUB FRAME AREA. THE AREA THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE STRAP TO THE SECURE THE FUEL TANK WAS THE AFFECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Jul 24, 2014 Structure 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUB FRAME AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260...

Jul 24, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUB FRAME AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260...

Jul 24, 2014 Structure 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUB FRAME AREA. THE AREA THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE STRAP TO THE SECURE THE FUEL TANK WAS THE AFFECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Jul 24, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUB FRAME AREA. THE AREA THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE STRAP TO THE SECURE THE FUEL TANK WAS THE AFFECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Jul 24, 2014 Structure 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUB FRAME AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260...

Jul 24, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUB FRAME AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260...

Jun 30, 2014 Engine

I CURRENTLY OWN A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION THAT KEEPS SPITTING OUT SPARK PLUGS! !ST TIME WAS CYLINDER #3 THEN #7, THEN ON 3-6-2014 IT WAS #8 THEN ON 03/14/14 #2 AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE HOOD OPEN LOOKING FOR WHAT I THOUGHT SOUNDED LIKE A VACUUM LEAK OR VALVE TICK ONLY TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUG BL...

Jun 30, 2014 Engine

I CURRENTLY OWN A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION THAT KEEPS SPITTING OUT SPARK PLUGS! !ST TIME WAS CYLINDER #3 THEN #7, THEN ON 3-6-2014 IT WAS #8 THEN ON 03/14/14 #2 AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE HOOD OPEN LOOKING FOR WHAT I THOUGHT SOUNDED LIKE A VACUUM LEAK OR VALVE TICK ONLY TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUG BL...

May 19, 2014 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY. ONLY THE FRAME REMAINED AFTER THE ENGINE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000. THE VIN...

May 19, 2014 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY. ONLY THE FRAME REMAINED AFTER THE ENGINE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000. THE VIN...

Mar 17, 2014 Tires Crash

WHILE TRAVELING S/B AT APPROX 70 MPH ON I5 IN ORANGE COUNTY CA, RR TIRE OF 97 FORD EXPEDITION SUFFERED 360 DEGREE TREAD SEPARATION. LOSS OF CONTROL, ROLL. FRONT PASSENGER DIED. DRIVER LOST THREE FINGERS. DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T, DOT UPCU PA7 1508 (COOPER, FINDLEY PLANT). DOA 9/5/13. *TR

Mar 17, 2014 Tires Crash

WHILE TRAVELING S/B AT APPROX 70 MPH ON I5 IN ORANGE COUNTY CA, RR TIRE OF 97 FORD EXPEDITION SUFFERED 360 DEGREE TREAD SEPARATION. LOSS OF CONTROL, ROLL. FRONT PASSENGER DIED. DRIVER LOST THREE FINGERS. DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T, DOT UPCU PA7 1508 (COOPER, FINDLEY PLANT). DOA 9/5/13. *TR

Feb 4, 2014 Engine 238,340 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION THAT KEEPS SPITTING OUT SPARK PLUGS! !ST TIME WAS CYLINDER #4 THEN #5, THEN TODAY 2-3-2014 I MET WITH #3 AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE HOOD OPEN LOOKING FOR WHAT I THOUGHT SOUNDED LIKE A VACUUM LEAK OR VALVE TICK ONLY TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT AND A...

Feb 4, 2014 Engine 238,340 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION THAT KEEPS SPITTING OUT SPARK PLUGS! !ST TIME WAS CYLINDER #4 THEN #5, THEN TODAY 2-3-2014 I MET WITH #3 AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE HOOD OPEN LOOKING FOR WHAT I THOUGHT SOUNDED LIKE A VACUUM LEAK OR VALVE TICK ONLY TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT AND A...

Jan 2, 2014 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE DRIVING 60 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SPARK PLUGS SEPARATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE THREAD AND CYLINDER. TH...

Jan 2, 2014 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE DRIVING 60 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SPARK PLUGS SEPARATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE THREAD AND CYLINDER. TH...

Nov 6, 2013 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, GOING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH AND WHILE DRIVING I HAD NOT LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD INDICATING ANY PROBLEMS ALL OF SUDDEN MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION MAKES THIS CRAZY SOUND AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I WAS NOT ABLE TO START THE TRUCK UP AGAIN SO I HAD IT TOWED. AFTER TWO DAY PAST I T...

Nov 6, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, GOING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH AND WHILE DRIVING I HAD NOT LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD INDICATING ANY PROBLEMS ALL OF SUDDEN MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION MAKES THIS CRAZY SOUND AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I WAS NOT ABLE TO START THE TRUCK UP AGAIN SO I HAD IT TOWED. AFTER TWO DAY PAST I T...

Nov 6, 2013 Engine

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, GOING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH AND WHILE DRIVING I HAD NOT LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD INDICATING ANY PROBLEMS ALL OF SUDDEN MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION MAKES THIS CRAZY SOUND AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I WAS NOT ABLE TO START THE TRUCK UP AGAIN SO I HAD IT TOWED. AFTER TWO DAY PAST I T...

Nov 6, 2013 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, GOING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH AND WHILE DRIVING I HAD NOT LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD INDICATING ANY PROBLEMS ALL OF SUDDEN MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION MAKES THIS CRAZY SOUND AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I WAS NOT ABLE TO START THE TRUCK UP AGAIN SO I HAD IT TOWED. AFTER TWO DAY PAST I T...

Nov 6, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, GOING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH AND WHILE DRIVING I HAD NOT LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD INDICATING ANY PROBLEMS ALL OF SUDDEN MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION MAKES THIS CRAZY SOUND AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I WAS NOT ABLE TO START THE TRUCK UP AGAIN SO I HAD IT TOWED. AFTER TWO DAY PAST I T...

Nov 6, 2013 Engine

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, GOING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH AND WHILE DRIVING I HAD NOT LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD INDICATING ANY PROBLEMS ALL OF SUDDEN MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION MAKES THIS CRAZY SOUND AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I WAS NOT ABLE TO START THE TRUCK UP AGAIN SO I HAD IT TOWED. AFTER TWO DAY PAST I T...

May 12, 2013 Steering 127,416 mi

STEERING GETS HARD THEN CUTS LOOSE, STEERING COLUMN MOVES UP AND DOWN, SEEMS LIKE A SERIOUS SHAFT PROBLEM OR STEERING BOX ISSUE, SAW RECALL AND DEALER SAYS IT WAS NOT INCLUDED, SAME PROBLEM AS OTHERS, PLACES PEOPLE AT RISK AND SHOULD BE COVERED. *TR

May 12, 2013 Steering 127,416 mi

STEERING GETS HARD THEN CUTS LOOSE, STEERING COLUMN MOVES UP AND DOWN, SEEMS LIKE A SERIOUS SHAFT PROBLEM OR STEERING BOX ISSUE, SAW RECALL AND DEALER SAYS IT WAS NOT INCLUDED, SAME PROBLEM AS OTHERS, PLACES PEOPLE AT RISK AND SHOULD BE COVERED. *TR

Mar 18, 2013 Seat Belts

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS FOR THE MIDDLE SEAT WILL NOT EXTEND. THEY ARE LOCKED IN THE RETRACTED POSITION. FROM REVIEWING THIS ON THE INTERNET IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE EVER HAD THAT HAD SEAT BELT PROBLEMS. THERE SH...

Mar 18, 2013 Seat Belts

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS FOR THE MIDDLE SEAT WILL NOT EXTEND. THEY ARE LOCKED IN THE RETRACTED POSITION. FROM REVIEWING THIS ON THE INTERNET IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE EVER HAD THAT HAD SEAT BELT PROBLEMS. THERE SH...

Jan 23, 2013 Electrical System 179,000 mi

I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM WORK AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AS I WAS DRIVING COMING FROM MY DASH ALONG WITH ALL OF MY GAUGES JUMPING RPMS RAN EXTREMELY HIGH AND SPEED GAGE JUMPING FROM ALL OVER FROM 50'S TO 05 MILES A HOUR LIGHTS LIGHTING UP AND THEN POWER LOST IN WHICH MADE IT HARDER TO STOP AND ST...

Jan 23, 2013 Electrical System 179,000 mi

I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM WORK AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AS I WAS DRIVING COMING FROM MY DASH ALONG WITH ALL OF MY GAUGES JUMPING RPMS RAN EXTREMELY HIGH AND SPEED GAGE JUMPING FROM ALL OVER FROM 50'S TO 05 MILES A HOUR LIGHTS LIGHTING UP AND THEN POWER LOST IN WHICH MADE IT HARDER TO STOP AND ST...

Oct 1, 2012 Suspension 48,500 mi

WHEN I HAD THE TIRES REPLACED ONE LUG ON EACH FRONT WHEEL BROKE OFF. WE ORDERED REPLACEMENTS AND THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE TIRES WERE REMOVED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN ONES SEVERAL OTHERS BROKE. I HAD ALL THE TIRE LUGS REPLACED AND AM DRIVING THE CAR. THERE HAVE BEEN SIMILAR PROBLEMS REPORTED WITH ACCIDENTS...

Oct 1, 2012 Suspension 48,500 mi

WHEN I HAD THE TIRES REPLACED ONE LUG ON EACH FRONT WHEEL BROKE OFF. WE ORDERED REPLACEMENTS AND THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE TIRES WERE REMOVED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN ONES SEVERAL OTHERS BROKE. I HAD ALL THE TIRE LUGS REPLACED AND AM DRIVING THE CAR. THERE HAVE BEEN SIMILAR PROBLEMS REPORTED WITH ACCIDENTS...

Sep 26, 2012 Structure Fire 151,000 mi

HUSBAND DROVE CAR ALL DAY LONG WITH NO ISSUE. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. HE PARKED IT ABOUT 10PM. WE ALL WENT TO BED. AT 3:15 AM WE WERE AWAKENED BY NEIGHBORS SCREAMING OUR CAR WAS ON FIRE. IT HAD STARTED ON FIRE. NOT SURE WHY OR HOW, WHEN IT WAS RUNNING JUST FINE DURING THE DAY. THE WHOLE FRO...

Sep 26, 2012 Structure Fire 151,000 mi

HUSBAND DROVE CAR ALL DAY LONG WITH NO ISSUE. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. HE PARKED IT ABOUT 10PM. WE ALL WENT TO BED. AT 3:15 AM WE WERE AWAKENED BY NEIGHBORS SCREAMING OUR CAR WAS ON FIRE. IT HAD STARTED ON FIRE. NOT SURE WHY OR HOW, WHEN IT WAS RUNNING JUST FINE DURING THE DAY. THE WHOLE FRO...

Aug 6, 2012 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT OIL LEAKED ONTO THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Aug 6, 2012 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT OIL LEAKED ONTO THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

May 21, 2012 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT VIEWED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V171000, POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) AND STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PROPERLY SHIFT INTO PARK GEAR. WHEN SHE TRIED TO SHIFT INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL. SHE HA...

May 21, 2012 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT VIEWED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V171000, POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) AND STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PROPERLY SHIFT INTO PARK GEAR. WHEN SHE TRIED TO SHIFT INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL. SHE HA...

Mar 16, 2012 Electrical System 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD PANEL OCCASIONALLY FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Mar 16, 2012 Electrical System 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD PANEL OCCASIONALLY FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Mar 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON 03/05/2012, MY FORD EXPEDITION EXEMPLIFIED SUDDEN ACCELERATION UPON IGNITION. THE TRUCK STARTED AND, IMMEDIATELY, ACCELERATED WITH EXTREME RPM. THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN THE PARKED GEAR BUT THE TRUCK GUNNED FORWARD EXPLOSIVELY. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE PARKING LOT OF MY JOB AT THE END OF MY SHI...

Mar 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON 03/05/2012, MY FORD EXPEDITION EXEMPLIFIED SUDDEN ACCELERATION UPON IGNITION. THE TRUCK STARTED AND, IMMEDIATELY, ACCELERATED WITH EXTREME RPM. THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN THE PARKED GEAR BUT THE TRUCK GUNNED FORWARD EXPLOSIVELY. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE PARKING LOT OF MY JOB AT THE END OF MY SHI...

Mar 5, 2012 Electrical System 113,000 mi

THIS ISSUE WAS AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHT TO SEE AT NIGHT HAD TURNED OFF AT A 35 MPH SPEED NO BUMPS NO TURN JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, YOU USE YOUR LIGHTS FOR NIGHT AND YOUR ARE LEFT WITH NO LIGHTS, AS A RESULT FOR THIS HUGE PROBLEM I RECEIVED A TICKET THAT IS HOW I FO...

Mar 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting 113,000 mi

THIS ISSUE WAS AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHT TO SEE AT NIGHT HAD TURNED OFF AT A 35 MPH SPEED NO BUMPS NO TURN JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, YOU USE YOUR LIGHTS FOR NIGHT AND YOUR ARE LEFT WITH NO LIGHTS, AS A RESULT FOR THIS HUGE PROBLEM I RECEIVED A TICKET THAT IS HOW I FO...

Mar 5, 2012 Suspension 113,000 mi

THIS ISSUE WAS AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHT TO SEE AT NIGHT HAD TURNED OFF AT A 35 MPH SPEED NO BUMPS NO TURN JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, YOU USE YOUR LIGHTS FOR NIGHT AND YOUR ARE LEFT WITH NO LIGHTS, AS A RESULT FOR THIS HUGE PROBLEM I RECEIVED A TICKET THAT IS HOW I FO...

Mar 5, 2012 Electrical System 113,000 mi

THIS ISSUE WAS AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHT TO SEE AT NIGHT HAD TURNED OFF AT A 35 MPH SPEED NO BUMPS NO TURN JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, YOU USE YOUR LIGHTS FOR NIGHT AND YOUR ARE LEFT WITH NO LIGHTS, AS A RESULT FOR THIS HUGE PROBLEM I RECEIVED A TICKET THAT IS HOW I FO...

Mar 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting 113,000 mi

THIS ISSUE WAS AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHT TO SEE AT NIGHT HAD TURNED OFF AT A 35 MPH SPEED NO BUMPS NO TURN JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, YOU USE YOUR LIGHTS FOR NIGHT AND YOUR ARE LEFT WITH NO LIGHTS, AS A RESULT FOR THIS HUGE PROBLEM I RECEIVED A TICKET THAT IS HOW I FO...

Mar 5, 2012 Suspension 113,000 mi

THIS ISSUE WAS AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHT TO SEE AT NIGHT HAD TURNED OFF AT A 35 MPH SPEED NO BUMPS NO TURN JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, YOU USE YOUR LIGHTS FOR NIGHT AND YOUR ARE LEFT WITH NO LIGHTS, AS A RESULT FOR THIS HUGE PROBLEM I RECEIVED A TICKET THAT IS HOW I FO...

Feb 27, 2012 Exterior Lighting 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS PULLED OVER BY A POLICE OFFICER BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DID NOT NOTICE A ...

Feb 27, 2012 Exterior Lighting 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS PULLED OVER BY A POLICE OFFICER BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DID NOT NOTICE A ...

Jan 6, 2012 Power Train 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLED IN THE DRIVEWAY, HE NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING, THE STEREO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF, AND THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY AND THE VEHI...

Jan 6, 2012 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLED IN THE DRIVEWAY, HE NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING, THE STEREO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF, AND THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY AND THE VEHI...

Jan 6, 2012 Power Train 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLED IN THE DRIVEWAY, HE NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING, THE STEREO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF, AND THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY AND THE VEHI...

Jan 6, 2012 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLED IN THE DRIVEWAY, HE NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING, THE STEREO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF, AND THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY AND THE VEHI...

Dec 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING AT 55MPH, MY WIFE FELT A THUMPING AND HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH, I NOTICED 2 HOLES PUNCHED THROUGH THE BACKING PLATE OF THE REAR BRAKES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I PULLED THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR OFF AND THE PARKING BRAKE SHO...

Dec 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING AT 55MPH, MY WIFE FELT A THUMPING AND HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH, I NOTICED 2 HOLES PUNCHED THROUGH THE BACKING PLATE OF THE REAR BRAKES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I PULLED THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR OFF AND THE PARKING BRAKE SHO...

Dec 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING AT 55MPH, MY WIFE FELT A THUMPING AND HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH, I NOTICED 2 HOLES PUNCHED THROUGH THE BACKING PLATE OF THE REAR BRAKES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I PULLED THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR OFF AND THE PARKING BRAKE SHO...

Dec 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING AT 55MPH, MY WIFE FELT A THUMPING AND HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH, I NOTICED 2 HOLES PUNCHED THROUGH THE BACKING PLATE OF THE REAR BRAKES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I PULLED THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR OFF AND THE PARKING BRAKE SHO...

Dec 5, 2011 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED WITH A STRONG BURNING ODOR EMITTING INSIDE OF THE VE...

Dec 5, 2011 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED WITH A STRONG BURNING ODOR EMITTING INSIDE OF THE VE...

Oct 19, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

I PULLED UP TO MY HOUSE AND AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN SMOKING THEN CAUGHT A FIRE UNDER HOOD. FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH WATER HOSE. *TR

Oct 19, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

I PULLED UP TO MY HOUSE AND AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN SMOKING THEN CAUGHT A FIRE UNDER HOOD. FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH WATER HOSE. *TR

Oct 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS FRACTURED AND DESTROYED THE MOTOR. THE MOTOR AND SPARK PLUGS WERE R...

Oct 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS FRACTURED AND DESTROYED THE MOTOR. THE MOTOR AND SPARK PLUGS WERE R...

Oct 17, 2011 Structure 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS ALSO AFFECTED BY CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHI...

Oct 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS ALSO AFFECTED BY CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHI...

Oct 17, 2011 Structure 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS ALSO AFFECTED BY CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHI...

Oct 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS ALSO AFFECTED BY CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHI...

Oct 5, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,420,000 mi

THE STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS TANK IN PLACE HAVE RUSTED OUT CAUSING THE GAS TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 5, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,420,000 mi

THE STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS TANK IN PLACE HAVE RUSTED OUT CAUSING THE GAS TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 27, 2011 Unknown Or Other Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVE WAY AND CAUGHT FIRE AT 2 IN THE MORNING. *TT

Sep 27, 2011 Unknown Or Other Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVE WAY AND CAUGHT FIRE AT 2 IN THE MORNING. *TT

Sep 14, 2011 Suspension 134,000 mi

THE REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS THAT HOLD THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE ARE MADE TOO THIN AND WITH CORROSION WILL FAIL. THIS WILL CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO MOVE BACKWARD AND BREAK THE DRIVE SHAFT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Suspension 134,000 mi

THE REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS THAT HOLD THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE ARE MADE TOO THIN AND WITH CORROSION WILL FAIL. THIS WILL CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO MOVE BACKWARD AND BREAK THE DRIVE SHAFT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Power Train 134,000 mi

THE REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS THAT HOLD THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE ARE MADE TOO THIN AND WITH CORROSION WILL FAIL. THIS WILL CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO MOVE BACKWARD AND BREAK THE DRIVE SHAFT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Suspension 134,000 mi

THE REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS THAT HOLD THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE ARE MADE TOO THIN AND WITH CORROSION WILL FAIL. THIS WILL CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO MOVE BACKWARD AND BREAK THE DRIVE SHAFT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Suspension 134,000 mi

THE REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS THAT HOLD THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE ARE MADE TOO THIN AND WITH CORROSION WILL FAIL. THIS WILL CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO MOVE BACKWARD AND BREAK THE DRIVE SHAFT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Power Train 134,000 mi

THE REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS THAT HOLD THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE ARE MADE TOO THIN AND WITH CORROSION WILL FAIL. THIS WILL CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO MOVE BACKWARD AND BREAK THE DRIVE SHAFT. *KB

Aug 17, 2011 Structure 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH OVER A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CABLE WHICH HELD THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE FRACTURED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHIC...

Aug 17, 2011 Structure 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH OVER A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CABLE WHICH HELD THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE FRACTURED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHIC...

Jul 6, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 179,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED IN TARGET PARKING LOT ABOUT 2 HRS AFTER THE DRIVER PARKED IT THERE AND WENT IN TO WORK. THE AFT AREA OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATING AREA AND MOST OF THE BACK SEATS WERE MELTED AND BURNED. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY DENVER...

Jul 6, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 179,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED IN TARGET PARKING LOT ABOUT 2 HRS AFTER THE DRIVER PARKED IT THERE AND WENT IN TO WORK. THE AFT AREA OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATING AREA AND MOST OF THE BACK SEATS WERE MELTED AND BURNED. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY DENVER...

Jul 1, 2011 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE BEGAN TO ROLL THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DOWN. WHILE ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN, IT DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS...

Jul 1, 2011 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE BEGAN TO ROLL THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DOWN. WHILE ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN, IT DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS...

Jul 1, 2011 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE BEGAN TO ROLL THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DOWN. WHILE ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN, IT DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS...

Jul 1, 2011 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE BEGAN TO ROLL THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DOWN. WHILE ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN, IT DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS...

Jun 28, 2011 Steering 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING BOLT ON THE VEHICLE BROKE. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN IN NUMBER: 03V196000 (STEERING: GEAR BOX: SHAFT SECTOR), BUT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE ...

Jun 28, 2011 Steering 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING BOLT ON THE VEHICLE BROKE. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN IN NUMBER: 03V196000 (STEERING: GEAR BOX: SHAFT SECTOR), BUT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE ...

May 19, 2011 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN COMPUTER, WHICH WAS HOUSED BEHIND THE MAIN FUSE BOX, WOULD ABSORB MOISTURE WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN. THE FAILURE CAUSED SEVERAL FAILURES INCLUDING THE FAILURE OF ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOCK AND...

May 19, 2011 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN COMPUTER, WHICH WAS HOUSED BEHIND THE MAIN FUSE BOX, WOULD ABSORB MOISTURE WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN. THE FAILURE CAUSED SEVERAL FAILURES INCLUDING THE FAILURE OF ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOCK AND...

May 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 232,936 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHICH ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MAD...

May 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 232,936 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHICH ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MAD...

May 5, 2011 Structure 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY A NORMAL SPEED THE SPARE TIRE ON MY EXPEDITION FELL OFF WHEN THE CABLE HOLDING THE TIRE UP SEEMED TO HAVE BROKE. MY VEHICLE RAN OVER THE TIRE AND I COULD SEE THE SPARE BOUNCING WILDLY DOWN THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY, NO OTHER CARS HIT THE TIRE BUT IT WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE...

May 5, 2011 Tires 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY A NORMAL SPEED THE SPARE TIRE ON MY EXPEDITION FELL OFF WHEN THE CABLE HOLDING THE TIRE UP SEEMED TO HAVE BROKE. MY VEHICLE RAN OVER THE TIRE AND I COULD SEE THE SPARE BOUNCING WILDLY DOWN THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY, NO OTHER CARS HIT THE TIRE BUT IT WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE...

May 5, 2011 Structure 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY A NORMAL SPEED THE SPARE TIRE ON MY EXPEDITION FELL OFF WHEN THE CABLE HOLDING THE TIRE UP SEEMED TO HAVE BROKE. MY VEHICLE RAN OVER THE TIRE AND I COULD SEE THE SPARE BOUNCING WILDLY DOWN THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY, NO OTHER CARS HIT THE TIRE BUT IT WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE...

May 5, 2011 Tires 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY A NORMAL SPEED THE SPARE TIRE ON MY EXPEDITION FELL OFF WHEN THE CABLE HOLDING THE TIRE UP SEEMED TO HAVE BROKE. MY VEHICLE RAN OVER THE TIRE AND I COULD SEE THE SPARE BOUNCING WILDLY DOWN THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY, NO OTHER CARS HIT THE TIRE BUT IT WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE...

Mar 17, 2011 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEANING TO ONE SIDE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND INSPECTED IT AND NOTICED THAT THE TORSION BAR WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER/MECHANIC NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. TH...

Mar 17, 2011 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEANING TO ONE SIDE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND INSPECTED IT AND NOTICED THAT THE TORSION BAR WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER/MECHANIC NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. TH...

Mar 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 140,000 mi

FEBURARY 28, 2011 I PURCHASED A 97 FORD EXPEDITION. I DROVE THE TRUCK FOR ONE DAY AND ON MARCH 4, 2011 I PARKED THE TRUCK UNDER THE GARAGE AROUND 8:30 A.M. AND AROUND 10:45 A.M THE TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BY THE TIME THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT . THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS BURNED ...

Mar 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 140,000 mi

FEBURARY 28, 2011 I PURCHASED A 97 FORD EXPEDITION. I DROVE THE TRUCK FOR ONE DAY AND ON MARCH 4, 2011 I PARKED THE TRUCK UNDER THE GARAGE AROUND 8:30 A.M. AND AROUND 10:45 A.M THE TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BY THE TIME THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT . THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS BURNED ...

Feb 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 133,000 mi

LOST BRAKES ON 476 OUTSIDE OF PHILLY DITCHED CAR SO I WOULD NOT HIT STOPPED CARS, TOTALED MY EXPEDITION AND WIFE, KIDS, DOG, AND I ALL SURVIVED, JUST BLEEDING AIRBAG BURNS. *TR

Feb 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 133,000 mi

LOST BRAKES ON 476 OUTSIDE OF PHILLY DITCHED CAR SO I WOULD NOT HIT STOPPED CARS, TOTALED MY EXPEDITION AND WIFE, KIDS, DOG, AND I ALL SURVIVED, JUST BLEEDING AIRBAG BURNS. *TR

Dec 6, 2010 Air Bags Crash 199,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TOW TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE TOW TRUCK TO THE CONTACTS PLACE OF RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 199,000.

Dec 6, 2010 Air Bags Crash 199,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TOW TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE TOW TRUCK TO THE CONTACTS PLACE OF RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 199,000.

Nov 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire 100,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION LOST #7 SPARK PLUG. ALL 7 PEOPLE ON-BOARD DIED IN ENSUING FIRE. DEFECT KNOWN BY NHTSA AND FORD FOR MANY YEARS. NHTSA IS THE HEADLINE YOUR WAITING FOR? THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. DO YOUR JOB. UPDATED 11/29/10 *BF UPDATED 12/07/10 *TR

Nov 6, 2010 Electrical System Crash Fire 100,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION LOST #7 SPARK PLUG. ALL 7 PEOPLE ON-BOARD DIED IN ENSUING FIRE. DEFECT KNOWN BY NHTSA AND FORD FOR MANY YEARS. NHTSA IS THE HEADLINE YOUR WAITING FOR? THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. DO YOUR JOB. UPDATED 11/29/10 *BF UPDATED 12/07/10 *TR

Nov 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire 100,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION LOST #7 SPARK PLUG. ALL 7 PEOPLE ON-BOARD DIED IN ENSUING FIRE. DEFECT KNOWN BY NHTSA AND FORD FOR MANY YEARS. NHTSA IS THE HEADLINE YOUR WAITING FOR? THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. DO YOUR JOB. UPDATED 11/29/10 *BF UPDATED 12/07/10 *TR

Nov 6, 2010 Electrical System Crash Fire 100,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION LOST #7 SPARK PLUG. ALL 7 PEOPLE ON-BOARD DIED IN ENSUING FIRE. DEFECT KNOWN BY NHTSA AND FORD FOR MANY YEARS. NHTSA IS THE HEADLINE YOUR WAITING FOR? THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. DO YOUR JOB. UPDATED 11/29/10 *BF UPDATED 12/07/10 *TR

Sep 22, 2010 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WITH FOUR DAYTON TIMBERLINE HT 265/75/16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ALL FOUR TIRES THE SIDEWALL IS SEPARATING FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Sep 22, 2010 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WITH FOUR DAYTON TIMBERLINE HT 265/75/16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ALL FOUR TIRES THE SIDEWALL IS SEPARATING FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Sep 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1997 EDDIE BAUER FORD EXPEDITION THAT I BOUGHT IN 1998 AS A DEMO MODEL IT HAS RUN GREAT UNTIL IT STARTED TO BLOW THE SPARK PLUG FROM THE HEADS THE FIRST TIME WAS LAST YEAR WHILE MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING BACK FORM TEXAS WE WERE IN A REMOTE PART OF THE COUNTRY WHEN IT BLEW AND SPENT OVER ...

Sep 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1997 EDDIE BAUER FORD EXPEDITION THAT I BOUGHT IN 1998 AS A DEMO MODEL IT HAS RUN GREAT UNTIL IT STARTED TO BLOW THE SPARK PLUG FROM THE HEADS THE FIRST TIME WAS LAST YEAR WHILE MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING BACK FORM TEXAS WE WERE IN A REMOTE PART OF THE COUNTRY WHEN IT BLEW AND SPENT OVER ...

Jun 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DASHBOARD COMPONENTS FAILED. WITHIN SECONDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO FLUID LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE ...

Jun 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DASHBOARD COMPONENTS FAILED. WITHIN SECONDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO FLUID LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE ...

Jun 15, 2010 Interior Lighting

CAR WAS DEAD WHEN I WOKE UP. JUMPED IT, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK AFTERWARD. LIGHTS IN RIGHT HAND CORNER BLINK ON AND OFF I WAS TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IT IS A GEM MODULE IS GETTING WATER IN IT BUT I DO NOT HAVE A LEAK IN MY WINDSHIELD. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM...

Jun 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

CAR WAS DEAD WHEN I WOKE UP. JUMPED IT, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK AFTERWARD. LIGHTS IN RIGHT HAND CORNER BLINK ON AND OFF I WAS TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IT IS A GEM MODULE IS GETTING WATER IN IT BUT I DO NOT HAVE A LEAK IN MY WINDSHIELD. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM...

Jun 15, 2010 Electrical System

CAR WAS DEAD WHEN I WOKE UP. JUMPED IT, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK AFTERWARD. LIGHTS IN RIGHT HAND CORNER BLINK ON AND OFF I WAS TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IT IS A GEM MODULE IS GETTING WATER IN IT BUT I DO NOT HAVE A LEAK IN MY WINDSHIELD. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM...

Jun 15, 2010 Interior Lighting

CAR WAS DEAD WHEN I WOKE UP. JUMPED IT, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK AFTERWARD. LIGHTS IN RIGHT HAND CORNER BLINK ON AND OFF I WAS TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IT IS A GEM MODULE IS GETTING WATER IN IT BUT I DO NOT HAVE A LEAK IN MY WINDSHIELD. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM...

Jun 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

CAR WAS DEAD WHEN I WOKE UP. JUMPED IT, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK AFTERWARD. LIGHTS IN RIGHT HAND CORNER BLINK ON AND OFF I WAS TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IT IS A GEM MODULE IS GETTING WATER IN IT BUT I DO NOT HAVE A LEAK IN MY WINDSHIELD. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM...

Jun 15, 2010 Electrical System

CAR WAS DEAD WHEN I WOKE UP. JUMPED IT, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK AFTERWARD. LIGHTS IN RIGHT HAND CORNER BLINK ON AND OFF I WAS TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IT IS A GEM MODULE IS GETTING WATER IN IT BUT I DO NOT HAVE A LEAK IN MY WINDSHIELD. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM...

Jun 4, 2010 Tires 223,500 mi

JUNE 4, 2010 [XXX] WMC TV 5 MEMPHIS, TN 38104 DEAR MR. WISE AND CONSUMER INVESTIGATORS: WALMART IS SELLING RECALLED TIRES OUTLAWED BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THIS SERIES WAS ONCE SOLD BY FIRESTONE. THIS TIRE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER 2...

Jun 4, 2010 Suspension 223,500 mi

JUNE 4, 2010 [XXX] WMC TV 5 MEMPHIS, TN 38104 DEAR MR. WISE AND CONSUMER INVESTIGATORS: WALMART IS SELLING RECALLED TIRES OUTLAWED BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THIS SERIES WAS ONCE SOLD BY FIRESTONE. THIS TIRE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER 2...

Jun 4, 2010 Tires 223,500 mi

JUNE 4, 2010 [XXX] WMC TV 5 MEMPHIS, TN 38104 DEAR MR. WISE AND CONSUMER INVESTIGATORS: WALMART IS SELLING RECALLED TIRES OUTLAWED BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THIS SERIES WAS ONCE SOLD BY FIRESTONE. THIS TIRE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER 2...

Jun 4, 2010 Suspension 223,500 mi

JUNE 4, 2010 [XXX] WMC TV 5 MEMPHIS, TN 38104 DEAR MR. WISE AND CONSUMER INVESTIGATORS: WALMART IS SELLING RECALLED TIRES OUTLAWED BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THIS SERIES WAS ONCE SOLD BY FIRESTONE. THIS TIRE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER 2...

May 30, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,067 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L TRITION ENGINE . ENGINE HAS EXPERIENCE SEVERAL COIL PACK FAILURES SINCE ABOUT 25000 MILES. AROUND 120,000 MILES IT HAS HAD 3 FAILURES DUE TO SPARK PLUGS BLOWING OUT OF THE HEADS. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED EACH TIME WITH A RATHER EXPENSIVE REPAIR BILL EACH TIME. NEEDLESS TO...

May 30, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,067 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L TRITION ENGINE . ENGINE HAS EXPERIENCE SEVERAL COIL PACK FAILURES SINCE ABOUT 25000 MILES. AROUND 120,000 MILES IT HAS HAD 3 FAILURES DUE TO SPARK PLUGS BLOWING OUT OF THE HEADS. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED EACH TIME WITH A RATHER EXPENSIVE REPAIR BILL EACH TIME. NEEDLESS TO...

Apr 21, 2010 Tires 78,215 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE COMING TO A STOP SIGN AT 3 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A NOISE. UPON STOPPING, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN OFF BECAUSE OF A BROKEN CABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT...

Apr 21, 2010 Tires 78,215 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE COMING TO A STOP SIGN AT 3 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A NOISE. UPON STOPPING, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN OFF BECAUSE OF A BROKEN CABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT...

Apr 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 233,357 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, MY 15 YEAR DAUGHTER AND I WAS DRIVING ON 10 FREEWAY GOING EASTBOUND TOWARDS SAN BERADINO, WHEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING A THEN I HEARD A LOUD POP UNDER MY HOOD AS MY TRUCK STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND MAKE LOUD POPPING SOUNDS. I WAS TERRIFIED CAUSE THIS HA...

Apr 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 233,357 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, MY 15 YEAR DAUGHTER AND I WAS DRIVING ON 10 FREEWAY GOING EASTBOUND TOWARDS SAN BERADINO, WHEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING A THEN I HEARD A LOUD POP UNDER MY HOOD AS MY TRUCK STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND MAKE LOUD POPPING SOUNDS. I WAS TERRIFIED CAUSE THIS HA...

Mar 12, 2010 Structure 136,000 mi

OUR SPARE TIRE THAT WAS MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE CAR, -FELL OFF- WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. THE CABLE "BROKE" THAT WAS HOLDING IT IN PLACE UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THANK GOODNESS WE WERE NOT ON THE FREEWAY. IT WILL COST $100. TO REPAIR. *TR

Mar 12, 2010 Tires 136,000 mi

OUR SPARE TIRE THAT WAS MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE CAR, -FELL OFF- WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. THE CABLE "BROKE" THAT WAS HOLDING IT IN PLACE UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THANK GOODNESS WE WERE NOT ON THE FREEWAY. IT WILL COST $100. TO REPAIR. *TR

Mar 12, 2010 Structure 136,000 mi

OUR SPARE TIRE THAT WAS MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE CAR, -FELL OFF- WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. THE CABLE "BROKE" THAT WAS HOLDING IT IN PLACE UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THANK GOODNESS WE WERE NOT ON THE FREEWAY. IT WILL COST $100. TO REPAIR. *TR

Mar 12, 2010 Tires 136,000 mi

OUR SPARE TIRE THAT WAS MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE CAR, -FELL OFF- WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. THE CABLE "BROKE" THAT WAS HOLDING IT IN PLACE UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THANK GOODNESS WE WERE NOT ON THE FREEWAY. IT WILL COST $100. TO REPAIR. *TR

Mar 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDAS FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS SERVICED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHIC...

Mar 4, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDAS FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS SERVICED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHIC...

Mar 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDAS FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS SERVICED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHIC...

Mar 4, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDAS FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS SERVICED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHIC...

Feb 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 242,000 mi

#4 SPARK PLUG BLEW THRU HEAD. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 242,000 mi

#4 SPARK PLUG BLEW THRU HEAD. *TR

Feb 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 117,668 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE IT. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 80 MPH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 176,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,668.

Feb 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 117,668 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE IT. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 80 MPH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 176,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,668.

Dec 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CLOSED ABRUPTLY WITHOUT INTENTION. CONSEQUENTLY THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MODERATE INJURY TO THE HEAD, AND THE EYE AREA WAS ALSO HEAVILY BRUISED. THE AMBULANCE WAS NOT CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT ...

Dec 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CLOSED ABRUPTLY WITHOUT INTENTION. CONSEQUENTLY THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MODERATE INJURY TO THE HEAD, AND THE EYE AREA WAS ALSO HEAVILY BRUISED. THE AMBULANCE WAS NOT CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT ...

Dec 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 131,629 mi

FIRE CENTER OF HOOD DRIVERS SIDE VEHICLE SITTING NOT RUNNING. *TR

Dec 21, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 131,629 mi

FIRE CENTER OF HOOD DRIVERS SIDE VEHICLE SITTING NOT RUNNING. *TR

Dec 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 131,629 mi

FIRE CENTER OF HOOD DRIVERS SIDE VEHICLE SITTING NOT RUNNING. *TR

Dec 21, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 131,629 mi

FIRE CENTER OF HOOD DRIVERS SIDE VEHICLE SITTING NOT RUNNING. *TR

Dec 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,000 mi

OUR 1997 FORD EXPEDITION EJECTED A SPARKPLUG, MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. WAS HELICOILED AND STILL DAMAGED MOTOR TO THE POINT OF REBUILD OR REPLACING MOTOR. HAPPENED DURING A HOLIDAY TOWING OUR BOAT, VERY LUCKY IT DIDN'T HURT ANYONE. WE HAD TO HAVE BOAT AND FORD TOWED, RUINED OUR VACATION, THAN...

Dec 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,000 mi

OUR 1997 FORD EXPEDITION EJECTED A SPARKPLUG, MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. WAS HELICOILED AND STILL DAMAGED MOTOR TO THE POINT OF REBUILD OR REPLACING MOTOR. HAPPENED DURING A HOLIDAY TOWING OUR BOAT, VERY LUCKY IT DIDN'T HURT ANYONE. WE HAD TO HAVE BOAT AND FORD TOWED, RUINED OUR VACATION, THAN...

Dec 11, 2009 Steering

THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT ROCKS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I AM A MECHANIC SO I REPLACED BOTH SHAFT BEARINGS BUT THIS DID NOT CURE THE PROBLEM. THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE YOKE IS WEARING OUT CAUSING THIS CONDITION. IF THE YOKE SHOULD SNAP THE ABILI...

Dec 11, 2009 Suspension

THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT ROCKS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I AM A MECHANIC SO I REPLACED BOTH SHAFT BEARINGS BUT THIS DID NOT CURE THE PROBLEM. THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE YOKE IS WEARING OUT CAUSING THIS CONDITION. IF THE YOKE SHOULD SNAP THE ABILI...

Dec 11, 2009 Steering

THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT ROCKS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I AM A MECHANIC SO I REPLACED BOTH SHAFT BEARINGS BUT THIS DID NOT CURE THE PROBLEM. THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE YOKE IS WEARING OUT CAUSING THIS CONDITION. IF THE YOKE SHOULD SNAP THE ABILI...

Dec 11, 2009 Suspension

THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT ROCKS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I AM A MECHANIC SO I REPLACED BOTH SHAFT BEARINGS BUT THIS DID NOT CURE THE PROBLEM. THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE YOKE IS WEARING OUT CAUSING THIS CONDITION. IF THE YOKE SHOULD SNAP THE ABILI...

Aug 25, 2009 Electrical System 165 mi

MY BRAKES STARTED SQUIKING, AND THAT WENT ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN IT BECAME HARD FOR ME TO STOP. SO NOW I HAVE A LOT OF SQUIKING AND I HAVE TO STOP WAY BEFORE I AM SUPPOSE TO. I BOUGHT SOME BRAKE PADS THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Suspension 165 mi

MY BRAKES STARTED SQUIKING, AND THAT WENT ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN IT BECAME HARD FOR ME TO STOP. SO NOW I HAVE A LOT OF SQUIKING AND I HAVE TO STOP WAY BEFORE I AM SUPPOSE TO. I BOUGHT SOME BRAKE PADS THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Suspension 165 mi

MY BRAKES STARTED SQUIKING, AND THAT WENT ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN IT BECAME HARD FOR ME TO STOP. SO NOW I HAVE A LOT OF SQUIKING AND I HAVE TO STOP WAY BEFORE I AM SUPPOSE TO. I BOUGHT SOME BRAKE PADS THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 165 mi

MY BRAKES STARTED SQUIKING, AND THAT WENT ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN IT BECAME HARD FOR ME TO STOP. SO NOW I HAVE A LOT OF SQUIKING AND I HAVE TO STOP WAY BEFORE I AM SUPPOSE TO. I BOUGHT SOME BRAKE PADS THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Electrical System 165 mi

MY BRAKES STARTED SQUIKING, AND THAT WENT ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN IT BECAME HARD FOR ME TO STOP. SO NOW I HAVE A LOT OF SQUIKING AND I HAVE TO STOP WAY BEFORE I AM SUPPOSE TO. I BOUGHT SOME BRAKE PADS THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Suspension 165 mi

MY BRAKES STARTED SQUIKING, AND THAT WENT ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN IT BECAME HARD FOR ME TO STOP. SO NOW I HAVE A LOT OF SQUIKING AND I HAVE TO STOP WAY BEFORE I AM SUPPOSE TO. I BOUGHT SOME BRAKE PADS THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Suspension 165 mi

MY BRAKES STARTED SQUIKING, AND THAT WENT ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN IT BECAME HARD FOR ME TO STOP. SO NOW I HAVE A LOT OF SQUIKING AND I HAVE TO STOP WAY BEFORE I AM SUPPOSE TO. I BOUGHT SOME BRAKE PADS THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 165 mi

MY BRAKES STARTED SQUIKING, AND THAT WENT ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN IT BECAME HARD FOR ME TO STOP. SO NOW I HAVE A LOT OF SQUIKING AND I HAVE TO STOP WAY BEFORE I AM SUPPOSE TO. I BOUGHT SOME BRAKE PADS THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 177,648 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, ENGINE COILS WERE REPLACED , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF AND THERE WAS NO JUMP IN ACCELERATION. 2 WEEKS LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BACK ON. *TR

Jul 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 177,648 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, ENGINE COILS WERE REPLACED , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF AND THERE WAS NO JUMP IN ACCELERATION. 2 WEEKS LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BACK ON. *TR

Jun 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 185,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 5.4L V8 TRUCK A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD OF THE ENGINE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT IS HAPPENED, THE FIRST BEING IN AUGUST, 2007. THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON 2 DIFFERENT SPARK PLUGS. EACH TIME, THE PLUG BLEW OUT AND THE ENGINE MADE A POPPING SOU...

Jun 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 185,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 5.4L V8 TRUCK A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD OF THE ENGINE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT IS HAPPENED, THE FIRST BEING IN AUGUST, 2007. THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON 2 DIFFERENT SPARK PLUGS. EACH TIME, THE PLUG BLEW OUT AND THE ENGINE MADE A POPPING SOU...

May 5, 2009 Power Train 166,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE PARK, WHICH ALLOWS UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. THE MANU...

May 5, 2009 Power Train 166,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE PARK, WHICH ALLOWS UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. THE MANU...

Apr 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

ENGINE MAKING A LOAD NOISE AFTER TRAVELING TO MY INLAWS WHICH WAS 216 MILES PULLED OVER NOTICED NUMBER 8 CYLINDER HAD BLOWN THE SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE BLOCK 2 MONTHS PRIOR NUMBER 3 CYLINDER BLEW OUT AND IN 2008 NUMBER 1 CYLINDER BLEW OUT PLUG FROM THE BLOCK. I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH FORD MOTOR COMP...

Apr 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

ENGINE MAKING A LOAD NOISE AFTER TRAVELING TO MY INLAWS WHICH WAS 216 MILES PULLED OVER NOTICED NUMBER 8 CYLINDER HAD BLOWN THE SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE BLOCK 2 MONTHS PRIOR NUMBER 3 CYLINDER BLEW OUT AND IN 2008 NUMBER 1 CYLINDER BLEW OUT PLUG FROM THE BLOCK. I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH FORD MOTOR COMP...

Apr 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,000 mi

RUBBER BRAKE LINE SEPARATED AT THE CALIPER. CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. LUCKILY I WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT A SLOW SPEED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR

Apr 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,000 mi

RUBBER BRAKE LINE SEPARATED AT THE CALIPER. CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. LUCKILY I WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT A SLOW SPEED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MOTOR. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MOTOR. *TR

Mar 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND TRUCK GOT REALLY LOUD. GOT IT HOME CHECKED IT OUT. THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. HAD TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER AND GET A NEW INSERT PUT IN CAUSE IT WAS STRIPPED. *TR

Mar 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND TRUCK GOT REALLY LOUD. GOT IT HOME CHECKED IT OUT. THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. HAD TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER AND GET A NEW INSERT PUT IN CAUSE IT WAS STRIPPED. *TR

Feb 11, 2009 Electrical System Fire 184,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS WATER IN STEREO CAUSING ELECTRICAL FIRE IN DASH. NO WATER LEAKS FOUND. WINDSHIELD WAS RESEALED AND WATER TESTED. *TR

Feb 11, 2009 Electrical System Fire 184,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS WATER IN STEREO CAUSING ELECTRICAL FIRE IN DASH. NO WATER LEAKS FOUND. WINDSHIELD WAS RESEALED AND WATER TESTED. *TR

Jan 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 179,421 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING MY FORD THE SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT OF MY CYLINDER HEAD AND TOOK OUT MY COIL. *TR

Jan 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 179,421 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING MY FORD THE SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT OF MY CYLINDER HEAD AND TOOK OUT MY COIL. *TR

Jan 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER #6 WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS RESULTED IN A LOUD NOISE AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. DUE TO OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES OF -10 DEG F CAR WAS DRIVEN TO NEAREST EXIT, LUCKY THERE WAS NO FIRE. *TR

Jan 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER #6 WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS RESULTED IN A LOUD NOISE AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. DUE TO OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES OF -10 DEG F CAR WAS DRIVEN TO NEAREST EXIT, LUCKY THERE WAS NO FIRE. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Electrical System 98,000 mi

AFTER RAIN, WATER LEAKED THROUGH WINDSHIELD ON 1997 FORD EXPEDITION RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL ANOMALIES. THIS COULD POSE A FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Visibility 98,000 mi

AFTER RAIN, WATER LEAKED THROUGH WINDSHIELD ON 1997 FORD EXPEDITION RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL ANOMALIES. THIS COULD POSE A FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Electrical System 98,000 mi

AFTER RAIN, WATER LEAKED THROUGH WINDSHIELD ON 1997 FORD EXPEDITION RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL ANOMALIES. THIS COULD POSE A FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Visibility 98,000 mi

AFTER RAIN, WATER LEAKED THROUGH WINDSHIELD ON 1997 FORD EXPEDITION RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL ANOMALIES. THIS COULD POSE A FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Jan 5, 2009 Parking Brake 106,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE ON 1997 EXPIDITION CAME APART WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 5, 2009 Parking Brake 106,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE ON 1997 EXPIDITION CAME APART WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 175,896 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXP WITH A 5.4 ENGINE, I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND I HEARD THIS LOUD POP SOUND AND THEN LOST POWER! I OPEN THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE SPARK PLUG EJECTED OUT THE ENGINE AND BLEW THE IGN COIL APART. I HAVE HAD THREE SET OF SPARK PLUGS INSTALLED FROM 1998-2007 AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM(17...

Nov 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 175,896 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXP WITH A 5.4 ENGINE, I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND I HEARD THIS LOUD POP SOUND AND THEN LOST POWER! I OPEN THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE SPARK PLUG EJECTED OUT THE ENGINE AND BLEW THE IGN COIL APART. I HAVE HAD THREE SET OF SPARK PLUGS INSTALLED FROM 1998-2007 AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM(17...

Oct 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 187,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WITH A 5.4L V-8 ENGINE. WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS, ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE SAME SPARK PLUG BLEW OFF THE ENGINE. THE 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON OCT 22, 2008 WHEN I STARTED THE TRUCK IN A PARKING LOT. I NEEDED A TOW TO GET THE TRUCK AND MY FAMILY HOME. NOW, A NEW SP...

Oct 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 187,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WITH A 5.4L V-8 ENGINE. WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS, ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE SAME SPARK PLUG BLEW OFF THE ENGINE. THE 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON OCT 22, 2008 WHEN I STARTED THE TRUCK IN A PARKING LOT. I NEEDED A TOW TO GET THE TRUCK AND MY FAMILY HOME. NOW, A NEW SP...

Oct 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1997 FORD EXPEDITION--ALUMINUM HEADS ARE ENGINEERED INCORRECTLY. THE PROBLEM IS THE SPARK PLUG RECESS BORE IS TO THIN, THE SPARK PLUG DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH MATERIAL TO PROPERLY SEAT IN THE HEAD AND AFTER AWHILE THE PLUG WILL BACK OUT. THE PRESSURE FROM THE COMBUSTION WILL EVENTUALLY BLOW THE PLUG OUT...

Oct 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 136,000 mi

INITIALLY, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT, THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE INTERMITTENTLY. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER THIS HAPPENED. UNFORTUNATELY, IT CONTINUED TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER WHICH, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD LIGHT UP. THE REAR ABS SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND IT STILL CONTINUED T...

Oct 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1997 FORD EXPEDITION--ALUMINUM HEADS ARE ENGINEERED INCORRECTLY. THE PROBLEM IS THE SPARK PLUG RECESS BORE IS TO THIN, THE SPARK PLUG DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH MATERIAL TO PROPERLY SEAT IN THE HEAD AND AFTER AWHILE THE PLUG WILL BACK OUT. THE PRESSURE FROM THE COMBUSTION WILL EVENTUALLY BLOW THE PLUG OUT...

Oct 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 136,000 mi

INITIALLY, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT, THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE INTERMITTENTLY. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER THIS HAPPENED. UNFORTUNATELY, IT CONTINUED TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER WHICH, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD LIGHT UP. THE REAR ABS SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND IT STILL CONTINUED T...

Oct 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SHE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND HOOD. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING I...

Oct 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SHE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND HOOD. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING I...

Sep 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 165,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION WITH A 5.4 L V-8. SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD. HAVE READ THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM BUT TO THIS DATE FORD HASN'T HAD TO RECALL TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEADS. *TR

Sep 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 165,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION WITH A 5.4 L V-8. SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD. HAVE READ THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM BUT TO THIS DATE FORD HASN'T HAD TO RECALL TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEADS. *TR

Sep 17, 2008 Power Train 137,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V171000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)); THEREFOR...

Sep 17, 2008 Power Train 137,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V171000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)); THEREFOR...

Sep 14, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 72,000 mi

CAR BURNED DOWN AT 2:15 AM IN GARAGE BECAUSE OF CRUISE CONTROL ON 21 MARCH 2007 AND SET CAR NEXT TO IT LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND GARAGE AND ROOMS ABOVE ON FIRE, DAMAGE ROUGHLY 380,000.-$, RECALLS ONLY WAS OFFICIAL IN AUG 2007 SINCE CNN REPORT. *TR

Sep 14, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 72,000 mi

CAR BURNED DOWN AT 2:15 AM IN GARAGE BECAUSE OF CRUISE CONTROL ON 21 MARCH 2007 AND SET CAR NEXT TO IT LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND GARAGE AND ROOMS ABOVE ON FIRE, DAMAGE ROUGHLY 380,000.-$, RECALLS ONLY WAS OFFICIAL IN AUG 2007 SINCE CNN REPORT. *TR

Sep 10, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE TODAY 09-09-2008. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS, NO KEY IN IGNITION. FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME TO CHECK ON THE RECALLS, I DID & IT HAD A FIRE RECALL ON THE MAKE, MODEL & YEAR OF THE VEHICLE I DID OWN. IT IS SALVAGE NOW. *TR

Sep 10, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE TODAY 09-09-2008. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS, NO KEY IN IGNITION. FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME TO CHECK ON THE RECALLS, I DID & IT HAD A FIRE RECALL ON THE MAKE, MODEL & YEAR OF THE VEHICLE I DID OWN. IT IS SALVAGE NOW. *TR

Sep 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 179,105 mi

I HAD DROVE TO MY MOTHERS HOUSE ON 8/27/08 AND PARKED IN THE STREET. AFTER 15 MINUTES OF VISITING WITH HER I HEARD THE ALARM GOING OFF, AND WENT TO SEE WHAT IT WAS,ONLY TO FIND MY VEHICLE ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT. PUT OUT THE FIRE, BUT IT WAS TO LATE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Sep 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 179,105 mi

I HAD DROVE TO MY MOTHERS HOUSE ON 8/27/08 AND PARKED IN THE STREET. AFTER 15 MINUTES OF VISITING WITH HER I HEARD THE ALARM GOING OFF, AND WENT TO SEE WHAT IT WAS,ONLY TO FIND MY VEHICLE ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT. PUT OUT THE FIRE, BUT IT WAS TO LATE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Aug 28, 2008 Power Train 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR INDICATED THAT IT WAS IN PARK. AS A RESULT, SHE EXPERIENCES UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. THE DEALER STAT...

Aug 28, 2008 Power Train 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR INDICATED THAT IT WAS IN PARK. AS A RESULT, SHE EXPERIENCES UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. THE DEALER STAT...

Aug 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 230,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS ARE BEING BLOWN OUT OF THE ENGINE HEAD. THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALL THE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN PERFORMED BY THE CONTACT BECAUSE THE DEALER COULD NOT GUARANTEE SUCCESSFUL RESULTS. THE C...

Aug 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 230,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS ARE BEING BLOWN OUT OF THE ENGINE HEAD. THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALL THE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN PERFORMED BY THE CONTACT BECAUSE THE DEALER COULD NOT GUARANTEE SUCCESSFUL RESULTS. THE C...

Jul 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

IN A MATTER OF 9 MONTHS, MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS MISFIRED AND BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG 4 TIMES NOW. HAS COST ME OVER $3,000 IN REPAIRS. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED MY TRUCK SMELLED LIKE FIRE, BUT NEVER IGNITED. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW ON FOR A 5TH TIME, THE TRUCK IS MISFIRING AGAIN AND IT IS ...

Jul 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

IN A MATTER OF 9 MONTHS, MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS MISFIRED AND BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG 4 TIMES NOW. HAS COST ME OVER $3,000 IN REPAIRS. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED MY TRUCK SMELLED LIKE FIRE, BUT NEVER IGNITED. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW ON FOR A 5TH TIME, THE TRUCK IS MISFIRING AGAIN AND IT IS ...

Jul 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

1997 FORD EXPEDITION. REAR CHILD DOOR LOCKS. ONE SIDE EVENTUALLY LOCKS BY ITSELF. REAR OCCUPANTS CANNOT GET OUT,MUST OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. DEALER SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH IT AND NO RECALL. AFTER 8 YEARS MY KIDS DID NOT REQUIRE THEM AND I TIED THEM OPEN WITH WIRE. *TR

Jul 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

1997 FORD EXPEDITION. REAR CHILD DOOR LOCKS. ONE SIDE EVENTUALLY LOCKS BY ITSELF. REAR OCCUPANTS CANNOT GET OUT,MUST OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. DEALER SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH IT AND NO RECALL. AFTER 8 YEARS MY KIDS DID NOT REQUIRE THEM AND I TIED THEM OPEN WITH WIRE. *TR

Jul 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,502 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION, 5.4 V8. DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN A SPARK PLUG BLUE OUT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. MY MECHANIC IS GOING TO USE A HELICOIL KIT TO REPAIR THE THREADS. I WAS OUT OF TOWN FOR THE FIRST INCIDENT AND DO NOT KNOW W...

Jul 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,502 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION, 5.4 V8. DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN A SPARK PLUG BLUE OUT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. MY MECHANIC IS GOING TO USE A HELICOIL KIT TO REPAIR THE THREADS. I WAS OUT OF TOWN FOR THE FIRST INCIDENT AND DO NOT KNOW W...

Jun 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK WAS DEFECTIVE. HIS CHILDREN ARE AT THE AGE WHERE THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR FROM INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, WITHOUT THE CONTACT HAVING TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE MANUFACTURER T...

Jun 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK WAS DEFECTIVE. HIS CHILDREN ARE AT THE AGE WHERE THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR FROM INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, WITHOUT THE CONTACT HAVING TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE MANUFACTURER T...

Jun 21, 2008 Fuel System, Other Fire 130,000 mi

MY TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN I WAS TAKING MY GRANDCHILDREN HOME I LATER FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS THE FUEL RAIL THAT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING THE NIGHT IT HAPPEN I HAD IT TOWED HOME. *TR

Jun 21, 2008 Fuel System, Other Fire 130,000 mi

MY TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN I WAS TAKING MY GRANDCHILDREN HOME I LATER FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS THE FUEL RAIL THAT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING THE NIGHT IT HAPPEN I HAD IT TOWED HOME. *TR

Jun 17, 2008 Structure 130,000 mi

THE CHILD SAFETY DOOR LOCKS ON THE REAR DOORS OF OUR 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WILL GRADUALLY MOVE THEMSELVES FROM THE OFF TO THE ON POSITION, PREVENTING THE REAR PASSENGERS FROM BEING ABLE TO EXIT WITHOUT SOMEONE OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. HAVE ATTEMPTED TO TAPE THE LOCKS IN THE OFF POSITION, B...

Jun 17, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 130,000 mi

THE CHILD SAFETY DOOR LOCKS ON THE REAR DOORS OF OUR 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WILL GRADUALLY MOVE THEMSELVES FROM THE OFF TO THE ON POSITION, PREVENTING THE REAR PASSENGERS FROM BEING ABLE TO EXIT WITHOUT SOMEONE OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. HAVE ATTEMPTED TO TAPE THE LOCKS IN THE OFF POSITION, B...

Jun 17, 2008 Structure 130,000 mi

THE CHILD SAFETY DOOR LOCKS ON THE REAR DOORS OF OUR 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WILL GRADUALLY MOVE THEMSELVES FROM THE OFF TO THE ON POSITION, PREVENTING THE REAR PASSENGERS FROM BEING ABLE TO EXIT WITHOUT SOMEONE OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. HAVE ATTEMPTED TO TAPE THE LOCKS IN THE OFF POSITION, B...

Jun 17, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 130,000 mi

THE CHILD SAFETY DOOR LOCKS ON THE REAR DOORS OF OUR 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WILL GRADUALLY MOVE THEMSELVES FROM THE OFF TO THE ON POSITION, PREVENTING THE REAR PASSENGERS FROM BEING ABLE TO EXIT WITHOUT SOMEONE OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. HAVE ATTEMPTED TO TAPE THE LOCKS IN THE OFF POSITION, B...

Jun 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 185,000 mi

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT EVIDENTLY TO A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL AND I NEVER GOT A NOTICE ON IT FROM FORD. I LOST MY CAR AND IF I HAD PARKED IT INTO THE GARAGE LIKE I NORMALLY DUE MY WHOLE FAMILY WOULD BE DEAD! *TR

Jun 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 185,000 mi

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT EVIDENTLY TO A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL AND I NEVER GOT A NOTICE ON IT FROM FORD. I LOST MY CAR AND IF I HAD PARKED IT INTO THE GARAGE LIKE I NORMALLY DUE MY WHOLE FAMILY WOULD BE DEAD! *TR

Jun 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL NEARLY TOUCHED THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAD DOUBLED. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHIC...

Jun 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL NEARLY TOUCHED THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAD DOUBLED. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHIC...

Jun 9, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT RECALL ON THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT IN HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE SERVICED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR WORK WAS PERFORMED, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEVICE DID NOT OPERA...

Jun 9, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT RECALL ON THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT IN HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE SERVICED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR WORK WAS PERFORMED, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEVICE DID NOT OPERA...

May 12, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 54,000 mi

THERE IS A SAFETY DEFECT WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS OF MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WILL GRADUALLY MOVE THEMSELVES FROM THE OFF POSITION TO THE ON POSITION AS VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AND DOORS ARE OPENED AND CLOSED. THE PASSENGER(S) ...

May 12, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 54,000 mi

THERE IS A SAFETY DEFECT WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS OF MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WILL GRADUALLY MOVE THEMSELVES FROM THE OFF POSITION TO THE ON POSITION AS VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AND DOORS ARE OPENED AND CLOSED. THE PASSENGER(S) ...

May 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT, REGARDING A SAFETY DEFECT WITH CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE REAR DOOR OF HIS 1997 AND 2000 FORD EXPEDITIONS. *NJ THE CONSUMER OWNS THE 1997 FORD EXPEDITION AND HIS WIFE OWNS THE 2000 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONSUMER STATED ON BOTH VEHICLES, AFTER 3 OR 4...

May 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT, REGARDING A SAFETY DEFECT WITH CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE REAR DOOR OF HIS 1997 AND 2000 FORD EXPEDITIONS. *NJ THE CONSUMER OWNS THE 1997 FORD EXPEDITION AND HIS WIFE OWNS THE 2000 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONSUMER STATED ON BOTH VEHICLES, AFTER 3 OR 4...

Apr 22, 2008 Electrical System 147,000 mi

VIOLENT SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT FROM ENGINE BLOCK, A REGULAR, YET IGNORED, PROBLEM WITH FORD ENGINES. *TR

Apr 22, 2008 Electrical System 147,000 mi

VIOLENT SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT FROM ENGINE BLOCK, A REGULAR, YET IGNORED, PROBLEM WITH FORD ENGINES. *TR

Apr 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

SPARK PLUG ON MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION BLOW OUT. THE ENGINE IS A TRITON 5.4L. IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL STREET AT 30 MILES PER HOUR. *TR

Apr 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

SPARK PLUG ON MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION BLOW OUT. THE ENGINE IS A TRITON 5.4L. IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL STREET AT 30 MILES PER HOUR. *TR

Apr 10, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT AWAKENED TO FIND HIS VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES AT HIS RESIDENCE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. AN INVESTIGATOR FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL...

Apr 10, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT AWAKENED TO FIND HIS VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES AT HIS RESIDENCE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. AN INVESTIGATOR FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL...

Apr 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE THEN MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD ONLY ADVANCE APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES AFTERWARDS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE ...

Apr 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE THEN MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD ONLY ADVANCE APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES AFTERWARDS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE ...

Apr 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN 2005. SINCE THAT TIME, SHE HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN FOUR ADDITIONAL NOTICES. SHE PLANS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DISCONNECTED ON APRIL 2, 2008. SHE HAS ATTEMPTED...

Apr 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN 2005. SINCE THAT TIME, SHE HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN FOUR ADDITIONAL NOTICES. SHE PLANS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DISCONNECTED ON APRIL 2, 2008. SHE HAS ATTEMPTED...

Mar 3, 2008 Electrical System Fire

START MY TRUCK AS USUAL EVERY MORNING TO LET IDLE BEFORE I GO TO WORK. 5 TO 10 MIN. *TR

Mar 3, 2008 Electrical System Fire

START MY TRUCK AS USUAL EVERY MORNING TO LET IDLE BEFORE I GO TO WORK. 5 TO 10 MIN. *TR

Feb 11, 2008 Suspension

FIRST COMPLAIN: REAR END DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM - FORD SAFETY RECALL NO. 96S60 EXPLAINS THAT 1997 FORD EXPEDITIONS REAR AXLE TRACK BAR CAN SEPERATE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO MISSING WELDS OR A WELD PATTERN THAT IS NOT FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE DESIGN LEVEL OF THE BRACKET. THIS RECALL STATES ...

Feb 11, 2008 Wheels Crash 158,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CURB. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LUGS WERE STRIPPED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE WHEELS: LUGS/NUTS...

Feb 11, 2008 Suspension Crash 158,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CURB. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LUGS WERE STRIPPED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE WHEELS: LUGS/NUTS...

Feb 11, 2008 Suspension

FIRST COMPLAIN: REAR END DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM - FORD SAFETY RECALL NO. 96S60 EXPLAINS THAT 1997 FORD EXPEDITIONS REAR AXLE TRACK BAR CAN SEPERATE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO MISSING WELDS OR A WELD PATTERN THAT IS NOT FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE DESIGN LEVEL OF THE BRACKET. THIS RECALL STATES ...

Feb 11, 2008 Wheels Crash 158,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CURB. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LUGS WERE STRIPPED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE WHEELS: LUGS/NUTS...

Feb 11, 2008 Suspension Crash 158,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CURB. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LUGS WERE STRIPPED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE WHEELS: LUGS/NUTS...

Jan 14, 2008 Electrical System Fire

ON DECEMBER 6 2005 MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE AROUND 2:30 A.M. THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND WE WE'RE ASLEEP. THE POLICE HAD TO CALL MY HOME AND AWARE ME OF THE FIRE AND ASK ME TO EVACUATE MY RESIDENCE BECAUSE SOMEONE HAD REPORTED THE FIRE OUTSIDE MY HOME. PART OF MY HOME WAS ALSO DAMAGED. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Electrical System Fire

ON DECEMBER 6 2005 MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE AROUND 2:30 A.M. THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND WE WE'RE ASLEEP. THE POLICE HAD TO CALL MY HOME AND AWARE ME OF THE FIRE AND ASK ME TO EVACUATE MY RESIDENCE BECAUSE SOMEONE HAD REPORTED THE FIRE OUTSIDE MY HOME. PART OF MY HOME WAS ALSO DAMAGED. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Electrical System Fire

ON DECEMBER 6 2005 MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE AROUND 2:30 A.M. THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND WE WE'RE ASLEEP. THE POLICE HAD TO CALL MY HOME AND AWARE ME OF THE FIRE AND ASK ME TO EVACUATE MY RESIDENCE BECAUSE SOMEONE HAD REPORTED THE FIRE OUTSIDE MY HOME. PART OF MY HOME WAS ALSO DAMAGED. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Electrical System Fire

ON DECEMBER 6 2005 MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE AROUND 2:30 A.M. THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND WE WE'RE ASLEEP. THE POLICE HAD TO CALL MY HOME AND AWARE ME OF THE FIRE AND ASK ME TO EVACUATE MY RESIDENCE BECAUSE SOMEONE HAD REPORTED THE FIRE OUTSIDE MY HOME. PART OF MY HOME WAS ALSO DAMAGED. *TR

Jan 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 175,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 70 MPH. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 175,000. UPDATED 01-29-08. *KB UPDATED 01/29/...

Jan 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 175,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 70 MPH. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 175,000. UPDATED 01-29-08. *KB UPDATED 01/29/...

Jan 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

SPARK PLUG FAILURE AND DAMAGE ON 97 EXPEDITION.*CN

Jan 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

SPARK PLUG FAILURE AND DAMAGE ON 97 EXPEDITION.*CN

Dec 20, 2007 Structure 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE IT WAS RAINING, WATER BEGAN TO DRIP ON THE DRIVER'S LEG. THE WATER CAME FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE WATER ENTERED THROUGH THE AIR VENT DUCT LOCATED OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE BY...

Dec 20, 2007 Structure 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE IT WAS RAINING, WATER BEGAN TO DRIP ON THE DRIVER'S LEG. THE WATER CAME FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE WATER ENTERED THROUGH THE AIR VENT DUCT LOCATED OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE BY...

Dec 12, 2007 Exterior Lighting 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY IS IMPAIRED BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT SHINE BRIGHTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E060000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). HE HAS NOT MADE ANY ...

Dec 12, 2007 Exterior Lighting 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY IS IMPAIRED BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT SHINE BRIGHTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E060000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). HE HAS NOT MADE ANY ...

Dec 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR TEN MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVEN ONE MILE. THE SIDING ON THE NEIGHBORING HOME WAS BURNED COMPLETELY...

Dec 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR TEN MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVEN ONE MILE. THE SIDING ON THE NEIGHBORING HOME WAS BURNED COMPLETELY...

Nov 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE ENGINE AND HOOD BURNING WERE ABLE TO CONTROL THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE INS...

Nov 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE ENGINE AND HOOD BURNING WERE ABLE TO CONTROL THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE INS...

Oct 18, 2007 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT. SHE REMOVED HER DAUGHTERS FROM THE REAR SEATS AND WHEN SHE RETURNED, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN SMOKE AND THE FRONT SEAT WAS IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND...

Oct 18, 2007 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT. SHE REMOVED HER DAUGHTERS FROM THE REAR SEATS AND WHEN SHE RETURNED, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN SMOKE AND THE FRONT SEAT WAS IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND...

Oct 17, 2007 Steering 230,796 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING BECAME RESISTANT. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX SHAFT FAILED. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS AND IS BECOMING WORSE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ...

Oct 17, 2007 Steering 230,796 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING BECAME RESISTANT. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX SHAFT FAILED. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS AND IS BECOMING WORSE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ...

Sep 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT WAS DISSATISFIED THAT THE PARTS TO REPAIR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL 2008. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE REPAIR PERF...

Sep 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT WAS DISSATISFIED THAT THE PARTS TO REPAIR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL 2008. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE REPAIR PERF...

Aug 28, 2007 Structure 80,034 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FINISH ON THE REAR OF BOTH EXTERIOR SIDE MIRRORS IS PEELING. HE CAN SEE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL REPAIR THE MIRRORS AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILU...

Aug 28, 2007 Visibility 80,034 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FINISH ON THE REAR OF BOTH EXTERIOR SIDE MIRRORS IS PEELING. HE CAN SEE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL REPAIR THE MIRRORS AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILU...

Aug 28, 2007 Structure 80,034 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FINISH ON THE REAR OF BOTH EXTERIOR SIDE MIRRORS IS PEELING. HE CAN SEE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL REPAIR THE MIRRORS AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILU...

Aug 28, 2007 Visibility 80,034 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FINISH ON THE REAR OF BOTH EXTERIOR SIDE MIRRORS IS PEELING. HE CAN SEE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL REPAIR THE MIRRORS AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILU...

Aug 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,050 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYL. # 3 DUE TO LACK OF THREADS IN CYLINDER HEAD, OR LACK OF MATERIAL IN THAT LOCATION. THE TRITON V SERIES ENGINES HAVE AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH BLOWING THE PLUGS OUT, IT WILL COST BETWEEN 2500- 4000 TO FIX ONE PLUG BLOW OUT, PUTTING IN INSERTS ONLY CAUSES THE REPAIR AGAIN AT...

Aug 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,050 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYL. # 3 DUE TO LACK OF THREADS IN CYLINDER HEAD, OR LACK OF MATERIAL IN THAT LOCATION. THE TRITON V SERIES ENGINES HAVE AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH BLOWING THE PLUGS OUT, IT WILL COST BETWEEN 2500- 4000 TO FIX ONE PLUG BLOW OUT, PUTTING IN INSERTS ONLY CAUSES THE REPAIR AGAIN AT...

Aug 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE PARKED HE HEARD THE SMOKE ALARM AND NOTICED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE LATER NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE HOWEVER; THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE, OFFICE FURNITURE AND PERSO...

Aug 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE PARKED HE HEARD THE SMOKE ALARM AND NOTICED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE LATER NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE HOWEVER; THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE, OFFICE FURNITURE AND PERSO...

Jul 30, 2007 Electrical System 88,695 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. ON JULY 23, 2007, THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TO TURN AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SHE WAS NOT INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS AT THAT ...

Jul 30, 2007 Electrical System 88,695 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. ON JULY 23, 2007, THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TO TURN AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SHE WAS NOT INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS AT THAT ...

Jul 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 188,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE RUSTED OUT AND NEED TO BE REBUILT AND RE-DRILLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE CONTACT HEARD A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTOR DUE TO THE MANIFOL...

Jul 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 188,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE RUSTED OUT AND NEED TO BE REBUILT AND RE-DRILLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE CONTACT HEARD A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTOR DUE TO THE MANIFOL...

Jul 18, 2007 Air Bags Crash 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS HEAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE CURR...

Jul 18, 2007 Air Bags Crash 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS HEAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE CURR...

May 18, 2007 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START WHEN HE TURNS THE IGNITION AND THE POWER LOCKS FAIL TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN JUMP-STARTED AND TESTED AND ALL OF THE COMPONENTS APPEARED TO BE WORKING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR W...

May 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START WHEN HE TURNS THE IGNITION AND THE POWER LOCKS FAIL TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN JUMP-STARTED AND TESTED AND ALL OF THE COMPONENTS APPEARED TO BE WORKING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR W...

May 18, 2007 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START WHEN HE TURNS THE IGNITION AND THE POWER LOCKS FAIL TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN JUMP-STARTED AND TESTED AND ALL OF THE COMPONENTS APPEARED TO BE WORKING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR W...

May 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START WHEN HE TURNS THE IGNITION AND THE POWER LOCKS FAIL TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN JUMP-STARTED AND TESTED AND ALL OF THE COMPONENTS APPEARED TO BE WORKING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR W...

May 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 200,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE CRUISE CONTROL FIRING OFF ...

May 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 200,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE CRUISE CONTROL FIRING OFF ...

Apr 16, 2007 Electrical System 124,500 mi

IN 1998, MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION BEGAN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WINDOW LOCKS GOING UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN, RADIO PLAYING WHEN NO ONE WAS IN THE CAR, CLICKING FROM UNDER THE DASH, SEATBELT LIGHTS COMING ON WHEN SEATBELTS WERE BEING WORN, WIPERS WORKING ON THEIR OWN. I HAD THIS VEHICLE IN THE S...

Apr 16, 2007 Electrical System 124,500 mi

IN 1998, MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION BEGAN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WINDOW LOCKS GOING UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN, RADIO PLAYING WHEN NO ONE WAS IN THE CAR, CLICKING FROM UNDER THE DASH, SEATBELT LIGHTS COMING ON WHEN SEATBELTS WERE BEING WORN, WIPERS WORKING ON THEIR OWN. I HAD THIS VEHICLE IN THE S...

Apr 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,003 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE,THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL # 05V388000. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 100,003.*A...

Apr 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,003 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE,THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL # 05V388000. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 100,003.*A...

Mar 30, 2007 Electrical System

I'M HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. DURING HEAVY RAINS THE TRUCK WILL NOT START, WHEN I DO GET IT RUNNING THE DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON. THE TRUCK STOPS RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CLICKING NOISES ARE COMING FROM THE DASH, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES OFF ...

Mar 30, 2007 Electrical System

I'M HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. DURING HEAVY RAINS THE TRUCK WILL NOT START, WHEN I DO GET IT RUNNING THE DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON. THE TRUCK STOPS RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CLICKING NOISES ARE COMING FROM THE DASH, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES OFF ...

Mar 30, 2007 Electrical System

I'M HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. DURING HEAVY RAINS THE TRUCK WILL NOT START, WHEN I DO GET IT RUNNING THE DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON. THE TRUCK STOPS RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CLICKING NOISES ARE COMING FROM THE DASH, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES OFF ...

Mar 30, 2007 Electrical System

I'M HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. DURING HEAVY RAINS THE TRUCK WILL NOT START, WHEN I DO GET IT RUNNING THE DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON. THE TRUCK STOPS RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CLICKING NOISES ARE COMING FROM THE DASH, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES OFF ...

Mar 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,200 mi

PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS CORRODED AND BROKE ON 4.6L ENGINE, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK WITH EMISSION CONTROL CATALYTIC CONVERTER. REPLACED STUDS WITH STAINLESS STUDS, BUT NOT ACKNOWLEDGED ON 4.6L. *AK

Mar 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,200 mi

PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS CORRODED AND BROKE ON 4.6L ENGINE, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK WITH EMISSION CONTROL CATALYTIC CONVERTER. REPLACED STUDS WITH STAINLESS STUDS, BUT NOT ACKNOWLEDGED ON 4.6L. *AK

Mar 18, 2007 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

MY 1977 FORD EXPEDITION WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE OFF FOR AN HOUR.IT THEN STARTED ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND QUICKLY ENGULFED THE FRONT OF THE CAR IN FLAMES DESTROYING THE CAR.THE FIRE WAS SO INTENSE THAT I COULDNT PUT IT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTIGUISHER THE FIRE DEPT HAD TO PUT IT OUT.

Mar 18, 2007 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

MY 1977 FORD EXPEDITION WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE OFF FOR AN HOUR.IT THEN STARTED ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND QUICKLY ENGULFED THE FRONT OF THE CAR IN FLAMES DESTROYING THE CAR.THE FIRE WAS SO INTENSE THAT I COULDNT PUT IT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTIGUISHER THE FIRE DEPT HAD TO PUT IT OUT.

Mar 8, 2007 Electrical System Fire 98,000 mi

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE PARKING STRUCTURE AT MY OFFICE. THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM PREVENTED THE FIRE FROM SPREADING TO THE OTHER CARS. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *JB

Mar 8, 2007 Electrical System Fire 98,000 mi

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE PARKING STRUCTURE AT MY OFFICE. THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM PREVENTED THE FIRE FROM SPREADING TO THE OTHER CARS. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *JB

Mar 1, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS. WHEN HE PUT SOMEONE IN THE BACK SEAT THE SAFETY LOCKS ENGAGED AND THE PASSENGER COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND STATED THAT THEY HE SHOULD HAVE THE LOCK...

Mar 1, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS. WHEN HE PUT SOMEONE IN THE BACK SEAT THE SAFETY LOCKS ENGAGED AND THE PASSENGER COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND STATED THAT THEY HE SHOULD HAVE THE LOCK...

Feb 5, 2007 Unknown Or Other 191,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1997 FORD EXPEDITION INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE CABLE THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL ONTO THE GROUND WHILE GOING UP OVER THE CURB. *AK UPDATED 02/2/707*JB

Feb 5, 2007 Unknown Or Other 191,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1997 FORD EXPEDITION INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE CABLE THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL ONTO THE GROUND WHILE GOING UP OVER THE CURB. *AK UPDATED 02/2/707*JB

Feb 1, 2007 Electrical System 138,000 mi

ELECTRICAL DEVICES IN THE CAR HAVE TURNED ON WITHOUT KEYS EVEN IN THE IGNITION. CONCERNED WITH FIRE HAZARD IF SUCH THINGS AS LIGHTS AND BLOWER MOTORS TURN ON ON THEIR OWN, PERHAPS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. ALSO CONCERNED AS TO WHAT OTHER ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS WILL PRESENT THEMSELVES IN UNATTENDED VE...

Feb 1, 2007 Electrical System 138,000 mi

ELECTRICAL DEVICES IN THE CAR HAVE TURNED ON WITHOUT KEYS EVEN IN THE IGNITION. CONCERNED WITH FIRE HAZARD IF SUCH THINGS AS LIGHTS AND BLOWER MOTORS TURN ON ON THEIR OWN, PERHAPS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. ALSO CONCERNED AS TO WHAT OTHER ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS WILL PRESENT THEMSELVES IN UNATTENDED VE...

Jan 4, 2007 Steering 106,000 mi

TIE ROD THREADS STRIPPED LEADS TO COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING AND NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE. *NM

Jan 4, 2007 Steering 106,000 mi

TIE ROD THREADS STRIPPED LEADS TO COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING AND NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE. *NM

Jan 2, 2007 Electrical System

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS BEEN HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD THE GEM MOD REPLACED AS WELL AS THE FUSE BOX. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH WATER IS LEAKING INTO THESE PARTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD. I AM STILL HAVING THESE PROBLEMS WITH A FAMILY OF SIX, I AM CONCERNED WITH THE PROSPECTS OF AN ELECT...

Jan 2, 2007 Unknown Or Other

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS BEEN HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD THE GEM MOD REPLACED AS WELL AS THE FUSE BOX. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH WATER IS LEAKING INTO THESE PARTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD. I AM STILL HAVING THESE PROBLEMS WITH A FAMILY OF SIX, I AM CONCERNED WITH THE PROSPECTS OF AN ELECT...

Jan 2, 2007 Electrical System

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS BEEN HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD THE GEM MOD REPLACED AS WELL AS THE FUSE BOX. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH WATER IS LEAKING INTO THESE PARTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD. I AM STILL HAVING THESE PROBLEMS WITH A FAMILY OF SIX, I AM CONCERNED WITH THE PROSPECTS OF AN ELECT...

Jan 2, 2007 Unknown Or Other

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS BEEN HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD THE GEM MOD REPLACED AS WELL AS THE FUSE BOX. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH WATER IS LEAKING INTO THESE PARTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD. I AM STILL HAVING THESE PROBLEMS WITH A FAMILY OF SIX, I AM CONCERNED WITH THE PROSPECTS OF AN ELECT...

Dec 22, 2006 Electrical System

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WHICH HAS HAD THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: THE FAN BLOWER STAYS ON WHILE TRUCK IS OFF, THE BATTERY DIES FOR NO APPARENT REASON AFTER TRUCK HAS SAT UNUSED FOR SHORT PERIODS, VARIOUS LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING(INCLUDING ABS, AIRBAG, ALL 4WD RELATE...

Dec 22, 2006 Power Train

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WHICH HAS HAD THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: THE FAN BLOWER STAYS ON WHILE TRUCK IS OFF, THE BATTERY DIES FOR NO APPARENT REASON AFTER TRUCK HAS SAT UNUSED FOR SHORT PERIODS, VARIOUS LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING(INCLUDING ABS, AIRBAG, ALL 4WD RELATE...

Dec 22, 2006 Electrical System

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WHICH HAS HAD THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: THE FAN BLOWER STAYS ON WHILE TRUCK IS OFF, THE BATTERY DIES FOR NO APPARENT REASON AFTER TRUCK HAS SAT UNUSED FOR SHORT PERIODS, VARIOUS LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING(INCLUDING ABS, AIRBAG, ALL 4WD RELATE...

Dec 22, 2006 Power Train

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WHICH HAS HAD THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: THE FAN BLOWER STAYS ON WHILE TRUCK IS OFF, THE BATTERY DIES FOR NO APPARENT REASON AFTER TRUCK HAS SAT UNUSED FOR SHORT PERIODS, VARIOUS LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING(INCLUDING ABS, AIRBAG, ALL 4WD RELATE...

Dec 21, 2006 Power Train 78,000 mi

I WAS BRAKING AND BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR. IT TURNED OUT STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES HAD FAILED. I HAD ALL OF THEM REPLACED IN ABOUT 3/06 FOR A COST OF $1000. I DID NOT REPLACE AT THE TIME THE MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS LINES. THEY FAILED ON 11/23/2006 AND I HAVE RETAINED THEM. IF THESE C...

Dec 21, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

I WAS BRAKING AND BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR. IT TURNED OUT STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES HAD FAILED. I HAD ALL OF THEM REPLACED IN ABOUT 3/06 FOR A COST OF $1000. I DID NOT REPLACE AT THE TIME THE MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS LINES. THEY FAILED ON 11/23/2006 AND I HAVE RETAINED THEM. IF THESE C...

Dec 21, 2006 Power Train 84,000 mi

THE STEEL LINES CONNECTION THE TRANSMISSION TO A TRANSMISSION COOLER RUSTED OUT AND FAILED RESULTING IN A LOSS OF FLUID. THIS CAUSES IT TO START SLIPPING AND ALMOST GET STUCK IN TRAFFIC. I HAD TO CUT OUT SEVERAL BAD SECTIONS OF STEEL LINE AND REPLACE THEM. NOTE THAT THE FILLER TUBE TO REPLACE ...

Dec 21, 2006 Power Train 78,000 mi

I WAS BRAKING AND BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR. IT TURNED OUT STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES HAD FAILED. I HAD ALL OF THEM REPLACED IN ABOUT 3/06 FOR A COST OF $1000. I DID NOT REPLACE AT THE TIME THE MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS LINES. THEY FAILED ON 11/23/2006 AND I HAVE RETAINED THEM. IF THESE C...

Dec 21, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

I WAS BRAKING AND BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR. IT TURNED OUT STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES HAD FAILED. I HAD ALL OF THEM REPLACED IN ABOUT 3/06 FOR A COST OF $1000. I DID NOT REPLACE AT THE TIME THE MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS LINES. THEY FAILED ON 11/23/2006 AND I HAVE RETAINED THEM. IF THESE C...

Dec 21, 2006 Power Train 84,000 mi

THE STEEL LINES CONNECTION THE TRANSMISSION TO A TRANSMISSION COOLER RUSTED OUT AND FAILED RESULTING IN A LOSS OF FLUID. THIS CAUSES IT TO START SLIPPING AND ALMOST GET STUCK IN TRAFFIC. I HAD TO CUT OUT SEVERAL BAD SECTIONS OF STEEL LINE AND REPLACE THEM. NOTE THAT THE FILLER TUBE TO REPLACE ...

Oct 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON BOTH REAR DOORS AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE AFTER THE DOOR IS SHUT, OR THE CAR IS DRIVEN FOR SEVERAL MILES. SOMETIMES THE SWITCH IS HARD TO FLIP BACK TO UNLOCK WITHOUT JIGGLING THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE. I HAVE MADE SURE BOTH SWITCHES WERE SECURE IN THE UNLOCK POSITION BEFORE PASSENGERS...

Oct 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON BOTH REAR DOORS AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE AFTER THE DOOR IS SHUT, OR THE CAR IS DRIVEN FOR SEVERAL MILES. SOMETIMES THE SWITCH IS HARD TO FLIP BACK TO UNLOCK WITHOUT JIGGLING THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE. I HAVE MADE SURE BOTH SWITCHES WERE SECURE IN THE UNLOCK POSITION BEFORE PASSENGERS...

Aug 29, 2006 Visibility 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, BOTH BRACKETS DETACHED OFF THE BACK WINDOW, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO FALL OUTWARD. THE GLASS DID NOT BREAK, AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE.

Aug 29, 2006 Visibility 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, BOTH BRACKETS DETACHED OFF THE BACK WINDOW, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO FALL OUTWARD. THE GLASS DID NOT BREAK, AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE.

Aug 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON A DRY ROAD DURING NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHICH RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A GROANING NOISE IN THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER DRIVING UP OVER A ROADSID...

Aug 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON A DRY ROAD DURING NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHICH RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A GROANING NOISE IN THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER DRIVING UP OVER A ROADSID...

Aug 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOW SPEED TO MODERATE SPEED YOU APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL AS YOU WOULD NORMALLY DO AND ALL OF A SUDDEN YOU HAVE NO PEDAL AND IT STARTS TO PUMP FOR NO REASON AT ALL IT HAPPENS ON DRY ROADS AND WET OR SNOW COVERED ROADS THEN YOU FINALLY STOP AND LOOK DOWN AT THE DASH TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT JUST HAPPENE...

Aug 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOW SPEED TO MODERATE SPEED YOU APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL AS YOU WOULD NORMALLY DO AND ALL OF A SUDDEN YOU HAVE NO PEDAL AND IT STARTS TO PUMP FOR NO REASON AT ALL IT HAPPENS ON DRY ROADS AND WET OR SNOW COVERED ROADS THEN YOU FINALLY STOP AND LOOK DOWN AT THE DASH TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT JUST HAPPENE...

Aug 3, 2006 Electrical System Fire

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS CAUSED BY A RECALL OR DEFECT. PICTURES OF THE INCIDENT WERE TAKEN.*AK

Aug 3, 2006 Electrical System Fire

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS CAUSED BY A RECALL OR DEFECT. PICTURES OF THE INCIDENT WERE TAKEN.*AK

Jul 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH # 2 SPARK PLUG POPS OUT OF THE HEAD. *JB

Jul 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH # 2 SPARK PLUG POPS OUT OF THE HEAD. *JB

Jul 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

DRIVING MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION HOME FROM WORK IT BLEW A SPARK PLUG AND THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 76K. BROUGHT IT TO CROWLEY FORD IN PLAINVILLE, CT. AND THE PLUG WAS REPAIRED FOR $750.00. IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED REPLACING FOR THE PRICE OF $5200.00. THIS PROBLEM IS RE...

Jul 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

DRIVING MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION HOME FROM WORK IT BLEW A SPARK PLUG AND THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 76K. BROUGHT IT TO CROWLEY FORD IN PLAINVILLE, CT. AND THE PLUG WAS REPAIRED FOR $750.00. IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED REPLACING FOR THE PRICE OF $5200.00. THIS PROBLEM IS RE...

Jul 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,683 mi

#3 SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT POWER LOSS. I NEARLY WAS REAR-ENDED BY A GAS TRUCK, BUT WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. THE SPARK PLUG THREADS WERE STRIPPED FROM THE HEAD, THE SPARK PLUG BOOT WAS SPLIT AND THE COIL MOUNT WAS BROKEN OFF. *NM

Jul 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT COMES ON AT RANDOM TIMES. BRAKE FAILURE AT SLOW TO MODERATE SPEEDS LIKE IN ANTILOCK MODE OR LIKE STOPPING ON GRAVEL. PEDAL STIFF AND CANNOT PUMP BRAKES WHILE FEELING AND SOUNDING JERKY. HAVE REPLACED WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND ABS SOLENOID SENSOR. WILL FINALLY GRAB AND STOP AFTER APPROX. 2...

Jul 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,683 mi

#3 SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT POWER LOSS. I NEARLY WAS REAR-ENDED BY A GAS TRUCK, BUT WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. THE SPARK PLUG THREADS WERE STRIPPED FROM THE HEAD, THE SPARK PLUG BOOT WAS SPLIT AND THE COIL MOUNT WAS BROKEN OFF. *NM

Jul 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT COMES ON AT RANDOM TIMES. BRAKE FAILURE AT SLOW TO MODERATE SPEEDS LIKE IN ANTILOCK MODE OR LIKE STOPPING ON GRAVEL. PEDAL STIFF AND CANNOT PUMP BRAKES WHILE FEELING AND SOUNDING JERKY. HAVE REPLACED WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND ABS SOLENOID SENSOR. WILL FINALLY GRAB AND STOP AFTER APPROX. 2...

May 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 154,000 mi

I HAD A INGNITOR BLOW COMPLETELY OUT OF THE HEAD ON MY EXPEDITION. . IT IMMEDIATELY SMELLED OF GAS AND SOUNDED LIKE A TRACTOR. THE INGNITOR THEN KEPT HITTING THE FUEL RAIL. WE WERE LUCKY THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START ON FIRE BECAUSE OF THE TWO HITTING AND STARTING A FIRE WITH A SPARK. WHEN I TALKED...

May 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 154,000 mi

I HAD A INGNITOR BLOW COMPLETELY OUT OF THE HEAD ON MY EXPEDITION. . IT IMMEDIATELY SMELLED OF GAS AND SOUNDED LIKE A TRACTOR. THE INGNITOR THEN KEPT HITTING THE FUEL RAIL. WE WERE LUCKY THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START ON FIRE BECAUSE OF THE TWO HITTING AND STARTING A FIRE WITH A SPARK. WHEN I TALKED...

Apr 25, 2006 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS TO THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS MELTED CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE CONNECTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FIRST TIME THE CONNECTOR FOR THE LOW BEAMS WAS REPLACED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS. ...

Apr 25, 2006 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS TO THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS MELTED CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE CONNECTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FIRST TIME THE CONNECTOR FOR THE LOW BEAMS WAS REPLACED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS. ...

Mar 22, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 113,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005 DRIVING MY FORD EXPEDITION ON HIGHWAY 410 AND JONES MALTBERGER IN THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO TEXAS. MY CAR WAS ON FIRE IN THE FRONT HOOD. I BELIEVE IT GOT CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE IT HAS A DEFECTIVE SPEED CONTROL CAUSING ON THE VEHICLE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH BECAUSE IT OVERHEAT...

Mar 22, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 113,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005 DRIVING MY FORD EXPEDITION ON HIGHWAY 410 AND JONES MALTBERGER IN THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO TEXAS. MY CAR WAS ON FIRE IN THE FRONT HOOD. I BELIEVE IT GOT CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE IT HAS A DEFECTIVE SPEED CONTROL CAUSING ON THE VEHICLE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH BECAUSE IT OVERHEAT...

Mar 15, 2006 Structure 153,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION - THE HINGES ON REAR GLASS LIFTGATE BROKE / FRACTURED CAUSING REAR WINDOW GLASS TO DISCONNECT FROM THE VEHICLES AND CRASH TO THE GROUND AND SHATTER. THIS SOUNDS VERY SIMILAR TO THE RECALL ALREADY IN EFFECT FOR 2002 FORD EXPLORERS NHTSA CAMPAIGN #04V442000. *JB

Mar 15, 2006 Structure 153,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION - THE HINGES ON REAR GLASS LIFTGATE BROKE / FRACTURED CAUSING REAR WINDOW GLASS TO DISCONNECT FROM THE VEHICLES AND CRASH TO THE GROUND AND SHATTER. THIS SOUNDS VERY SIMILAR TO THE RECALL ALREADY IN EFFECT FOR 2002 FORD EXPLORERS NHTSA CAMPAIGN #04V442000. *JB

Mar 2, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE REAR DOORS ENGAGED THEMSELVES. THE CONTACT MUST EXIT THE VEHICLE AND OPEN THE DOORS FOR PASSENGERS. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, BUT IT IS OCCURRING AGAIN.

Mar 2, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 116,646 mi

1997 EXPEDITION THROTTLE WAS STUCK OPEN. *TS ***NAR*** WHILE DRIVING IN BELOW ZERO TEMPS THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AND AUTO CENTER WHO LOCATED A BULLETIN INDICATING THAT THE THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY DRIVING IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPS. THE DATE ON THE BULLETIN WAS OCT 26, ...

Mar 2, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE REAR DOORS ENGAGED THEMSELVES. THE CONTACT MUST EXIT THE VEHICLE AND OPEN THE DOORS FOR PASSENGERS. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, BUT IT IS OCCURRING AGAIN.

Mar 2, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 116,646 mi

1997 EXPEDITION THROTTLE WAS STUCK OPEN. *TS ***NAR*** WHILE DRIVING IN BELOW ZERO TEMPS THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AND AUTO CENTER WHO LOCATED A BULLETIN INDICATING THAT THE THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY DRIVING IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPS. THE DATE ON THE BULLETIN WAS OCT 26, ...

Feb 12, 2006 Electrical System 93,000 mi

97 EXPEDITION THAT HAS MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, CLICKING UNDER DASH WET CARPET ON DRIVERS SIDE. LOCAL FORD DEALER TELLS ME OH THAT'S AN EASY FIX, ONLY $1200.00 TO REPLACE THE GENERIC ELECTRIC MODULE AND REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD! WENT ON TO TELL ME THEY DO TH...

Feb 12, 2006 Electrical System 93,000 mi

97 EXPEDITION THAT HAS MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, CLICKING UNDER DASH WET CARPET ON DRIVERS SIDE. LOCAL FORD DEALER TELLS ME OH THAT'S AN EASY FIX, ONLY $1200.00 TO REPLACE THE GENERIC ELECTRIC MODULE AND REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD! WENT ON TO TELL ME THEY DO TH...

Feb 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,980 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD BY FORCE OF THE ENGINE, LOSS OF POWER AN MAJOR DAMAGE. *JB

Feb 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,980 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD BY FORCE OF THE ENGINE, LOSS OF POWER AN MAJOR DAMAGE. *JB

Jan 14, 2006 Electrical System 129,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION NOT STARTING AFTER SITTING FOR LONGER THAN TWO DAYS FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I HAVE HAD THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ATTEMPT TO FIND THE DRAW KEEPING THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH TOTAL. WHEN IT RAINED THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE WORSE. EVENTUALLY I WAS L...

Jan 14, 2006 Electrical System 129,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION NOT STARTING AFTER SITTING FOR LONGER THAN TWO DAYS FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I HAVE HAD THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ATTEMPT TO FIND THE DRAW KEEPING THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH TOTAL. WHEN IT RAINED THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE WORSE. EVENTUALLY I WAS L...

Jan 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 56,100 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECEIVING NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V388000 CONCERNING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, THE INTERIM DEACTIVATION REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED BY THE DEALER. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED NO PREV...

Jan 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 56,100 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECEIVING NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V388000 CONCERNING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, THE INTERIM DEACTIVATION REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED BY THE DEALER. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED NO PREV...

Dec 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED BY RUPTURE OF RT. FRONT BRAKE HOSE, LOSS OF ALL FLUID AND TOTAL FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY USE OF EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL. NO CASUALTY BUT AS INCIDENT HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY WARNING IN A HOSPITAL PARKING LOT CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN D...

Dec 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED BY RUPTURE OF RT. FRONT BRAKE HOSE, LOSS OF ALL FLUID AND TOTAL FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY USE OF EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL. NO CASUALTY BUT AS INCIDENT HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY WARNING IN A HOSPITAL PARKING LOT CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN D...

Dec 9, 2005 Air Bags 125,000 mi

ON DEC. 08, 2005 THE WASHER FLUID LIKE BLINKED RAPIDLY AND LOUDLY FROM WHAT SOUNDED TO BE A RELAY UNDER THE DASH. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS ATTEMPTING TO START ITSELF. DEALER REP NAME IS GARY WELLS AT BONDY'S FORD IN DO...

Dec 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

ON DEC. 08, 2005 THE WASHER FLUID LIKE BLINKED RAPIDLY AND LOUDLY FROM WHAT SOUNDED TO BE A RELAY UNDER THE DASH. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS ATTEMPTING TO START ITSELF. DEALER REP NAME IS GARY WELLS AT BONDY'S FORD IN DO...

Dec 9, 2005 Air Bags 125,000 mi

ON DEC. 08, 2005 THE WASHER FLUID LIKE BLINKED RAPIDLY AND LOUDLY FROM WHAT SOUNDED TO BE A RELAY UNDER THE DASH. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS ATTEMPTING TO START ITSELF. DEALER REP NAME IS GARY WELLS AT BONDY'S FORD IN DO...

Dec 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

ON DEC. 08, 2005 THE WASHER FLUID LIKE BLINKED RAPIDLY AND LOUDLY FROM WHAT SOUNDED TO BE A RELAY UNDER THE DASH. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS ATTEMPTING TO START ITSELF. DEALER REP NAME IS GARY WELLS AT BONDY'S FORD IN DO...

Dec 1, 2005 Structure 151,000 mi

HINGES COMPLETELY FAILED/BROKEN ON LIFTGATE WINDOW OF 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WINDOW HANGING PRECARIOUSLY BY LATCH ALONE. COULD EASILY HAVE FALLEN/SHATTERED AND INJURED CHILDREN OF OWNER RIDING IN 3RD SEAT. THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT ACKNOWLEDGED AND SAFETY RECALLED IN EXPLORERS ALREADY. *JB

Dec 1, 2005 Structure 151,000 mi

HINGES COMPLETELY FAILED/BROKEN ON LIFTGATE WINDOW OF 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WINDOW HANGING PRECARIOUSLY BY LATCH ALONE. COULD EASILY HAVE FALLEN/SHATTERED AND INJURED CHILDREN OF OWNER RIDING IN 3RD SEAT. THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT ACKNOWLEDGED AND SAFETY RECALLED IN EXPLORERS ALREADY. *JB

Nov 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,000 mi

TOWING TRAILER AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BROKE. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF POWER CLIMBING A STEEP GRADE. CAR BEHIND ALMOST HIT US. *JB

Nov 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,000 mi

TOWING TRAILER AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BROKE. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF POWER CLIMBING A STEEP GRADE. CAR BEHIND ALMOST HIT US. *JB

Nov 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID # 05V017000, CONCERNING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE DEALER DID NOT DISCONNECT THE SWITCH. HE HAD TO MAKE TWO TRIPS TO THE DEALER BEFORE THEY DISCONNECTED THE SWITCH. *AK UPDATED 12/27/...

Nov 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID # 05V017000, CONCERNING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE DEALER DID NOT DISCONNECT THE SWITCH. HE HAD TO MAKE TWO TRIPS TO THE DEALER BEFORE THEY DISCONNECTED THE SWITCH. *AK UPDATED 12/27/...

Nov 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

DT: THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED IN A HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT WHEN A FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO HER SON'S CAR. THIS HAPPENED ON 10-17-05. THE FIRE DEPT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE SCDS. ALSO, A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THIS WAS REPORTED TO C...

Nov 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

TRAVELING @ 65 MPH AND LOUD BANG. ENGINE LOST POWER AND WAS EXTREMELY LOUD. WAS TOLD BY AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD BLOW OUT OF THE CYLINDER. THE TRUCK WAS NOT FIXED. FORD WANTED $5000 FOR NEW ENGINE OR $4200 TO REBUILD MINE. 1997 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION. *JB

Nov 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

DT: THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED IN A HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT WHEN A FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO HER SON'S CAR. THIS HAPPENED ON 10-17-05. THE FIRE DEPT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE SCDS. ALSO, A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THIS WAS REPORTED TO C...

Nov 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

TRAVELING @ 65 MPH AND LOUD BANG. ENGINE LOST POWER AND WAS EXTREMELY LOUD. WAS TOLD BY AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD BLOW OUT OF THE CYLINDER. THE TRUCK WAS NOT FIXED. FORD WANTED $5000 FOR NEW ENGINE OR $4200 TO REBUILD MINE. 1997 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION. *JB

Oct 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,070 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION BRAKES FAILED DURING A FORCED EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION. *TS *SC

Oct 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,070 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION BRAKES FAILED DURING A FORCED EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION. *TS *SC

Oct 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 130,000 mi

DT:THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. HE RECEIVED RECALL 05V388000 CONCERNING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE AIR VENTS. HE STOPPED THE VEHICLE, TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND IT WOULD NOT GO. HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, TURNED ...

Oct 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 130,000 mi

DT:THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. HE RECEIVED RECALL 05V388000 CONCERNING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE AIR VENTS. HE STOPPED THE VEHICLE, TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND IT WOULD NOT GO. HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, TURNED ...

Oct 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1997 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW OUT PLUG A SPARK PLUG IN THE ENGINE AND STRIPPED THE HEAD AND THE COIL. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH FORD, AND THEY TOLD HIM TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND CALL THEM BACK. THE DEALERSHIP DI...

Oct 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,750 mi

THE BRAKE LINES RUPTURE WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. IF IN TRAFFIC, THIS BRAKE LINE RUPTURE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. BRAKE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NM

Oct 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1997 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW OUT PLUG A SPARK PLUG IN THE ENGINE AND STRIPPED THE HEAD AND THE COIL. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH FORD, AND THEY TOLD HIM TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND CALL THEM BACK. THE DEALERSHIP DI...

Oct 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,750 mi

THE BRAKE LINES RUPTURE WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. IF IN TRAFFIC, THIS BRAKE LINE RUPTURE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. BRAKE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NM

Oct 11, 2005 Steering 95,000 mi

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION 4X4 WITH 95,000 MILES JUST EXPERIENCED A FAILURE IN THE DRIVERS SIDE TIE-ROD. THE INNER TIE-ROD END SHREDDED WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE CENTER LINK. *JB

Oct 11, 2005 Steering 95,000 mi

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION 4X4 WITH 95,000 MILES JUST EXPERIENCED A FAILURE IN THE DRIVERS SIDE TIE-ROD. THE INNER TIE-ROD END SHREDDED WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE CENTER LINK. *JB

Sep 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 250,000 mi

DT: FORD CAUGHT FIRE ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2005, CONTACTED FORD, THEY SAID VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, HOWEVER, THEY SAID IT WAS SO SEVERELY DAMAGED THAT THEY COULD NOT TELL WERE IT STARTED. AS A RESULT, THEY HAD TO DENY THE CLAIM. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FIVE TO TEN MINUTES BEFORE IT CAU...

Sep 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 250,000 mi

DT: FORD CAUGHT FIRE ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2005, CONTACTED FORD, THEY SAID VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, HOWEVER, THEY SAID IT WAS SO SEVERELY DAMAGED THAT THEY COULD NOT TELL WERE IT STARTED. AS A RESULT, THEY HAD TO DENY THE CLAIM. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FIVE TO TEN MINUTES BEFORE IT CAU...

Aug 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 222,000 mi

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE LAST NIGHT. SHE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL ODOR. TH...

Aug 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 222,000 mi

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE LAST NIGHT. SHE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL ODOR. TH...

Aug 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

DT: ON AUGUST 15, 2005 THE CONTACT WAS AT WORK WHEN HE WAS ALERTED BY SECURITY THAT HIS 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WAS ON FIRE. HE WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND DISCOVERED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD ALREADY ARRIVED AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THE CONT...

Aug 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

DT: ON AUGUST 15, 2005 THE CONTACT WAS AT WORK WHEN HE WAS ALERTED BY SECURITY THAT HIS 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WAS ON FIRE. HE WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND DISCOVERED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD ALREADY ARRIVED AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THE CONT...

Aug 25, 2005 Electrical System 115,000 mi

SPARK PLUG #6 BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. RESULTED IN BEING STRANDED ON THE ROAD AND IMPEDING THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. DEALER WAS NOT HELPFUL REGARDING REPAIR.

Aug 25, 2005 Electrical System 115,000 mi

SPARK PLUG #6 BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. RESULTED IN BEING STRANDED ON THE ROAD AND IMPEDING THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. DEALER WAS NOT HELPFUL REGARDING REPAIR.

Aug 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 113,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, AND WAS IN THE CRUISE CONTROL AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE ABOUT THREE MINUTES EARLIER. THERE WAS NO SMOKE BEFORE THIS. THE DRIVER HAD NOT USED THE CRUISE ...

Aug 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 113,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, AND WAS IN THE CRUISE CONTROL AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE ABOUT THREE MINUTES EARLIER. THERE WAS NO SMOKE BEFORE THIS. THE DRIVER HAD NOT USED THE CRUISE ...

Aug 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 165,000 mi

DT: ON JUNE 27, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE. AND UPON STOPPING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS REPORTED. THE CABLE BROKE COMPLETELY OFF, AND THE TIRE WAS GONE. OWNER CALLED FORD, AND THEY WERE NOT CONCERNED.*AK THE BRAKE ...

Aug 1, 2005 Tires 165,000 mi

DT: ON JUNE 27, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE. AND UPON STOPPING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS REPORTED. THE CABLE BROKE COMPLETELY OFF, AND THE TIRE WAS GONE. OWNER CALLED FORD, AND THEY WERE NOT CONCERNED.*AK THE BRAKE ...

Aug 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 165,000 mi

DT: ON JUNE 27, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE. AND UPON STOPPING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS REPORTED. THE CABLE BROKE COMPLETELY OFF, AND THE TIRE WAS GONE. OWNER CALLED FORD, AND THEY WERE NOT CONCERNED.*AK THE BRAKE ...

Aug 1, 2005 Tires 165,000 mi

DT: ON JUNE 27, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE. AND UPON STOPPING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS REPORTED. THE CABLE BROKE COMPLETELY OFF, AND THE TIRE WAS GONE. OWNER CALLED FORD, AND THEY WERE NOT CONCERNED.*AK THE BRAKE ...

Jul 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 152,000 mi

ON 13 JULY 2005, I PARKED MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION AT A CO-WORKERS HOME. WE LEFT FOR WORK IN HIS VEHICLE. 45 MINUTES LATER, I RECEIVED A TELEPHONE CALL FROM HIS SPOUSE. SHE STATED MY VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE AND THE SCHERTZ FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEPUTY FIRE ...

Jul 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 152,000 mi

ON 13 JULY 2005, I PARKED MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION AT A CO-WORKERS HOME. WE LEFT FOR WORK IN HIS VEHICLE. 45 MINUTES LATER, I RECEIVED A TELEPHONE CALL FROM HIS SPOUSE. SHE STATED MY VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE AND THE SCHERTZ FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEPUTY FIRE ...

Jul 18, 2005 Electrical System Fire 98,569 mi

DT: FORD EXPIDITION CAUGHT FIRE THIS PAST SATURDAY ON JULY 16, 2005. NO KEYS WERE IN IGITION, IT HAD BEEN SITTING FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, GOT IN AND BEGAN TO DRIVE IT, BACKED IT UP AND SMELLED SOMETHING FUNNY, SO LEFT IT THERE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD A HARD TIME PUTTING OUT THE FIRE. THEY SAID FI...

Jul 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 151,000 mi

ON JUNE 17, 2005 OUR 1997 EXPEDITION BLEW ITS FIRST SPARK PLUG. WE AT THE TIME THAT IT WAS AN UNCOMMON OCCURENCE SO WE HAD A LOCAL MECHANIC FIX THE PROBLEM AT THE COST OF $388. NOT EVEN A MONTH LATER ON JULY 15, 2005 OUR EXPEDITON BLEW ANOTHER SPARK PLUG DIFFERENT CYLINDER BUT ON THE SAME SIDE. W...

Jul 18, 2005 Electrical System Fire 98,569 mi

DT: FORD EXPIDITION CAUGHT FIRE THIS PAST SATURDAY ON JULY 16, 2005. NO KEYS WERE IN IGITION, IT HAD BEEN SITTING FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, GOT IN AND BEGAN TO DRIVE IT, BACKED IT UP AND SMELLED SOMETHING FUNNY, SO LEFT IT THERE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD A HARD TIME PUTTING OUT THE FIRE. THEY SAID FI...

Jul 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 151,000 mi

ON JUNE 17, 2005 OUR 1997 EXPEDITION BLEW ITS FIRST SPARK PLUG. WE AT THE TIME THAT IT WAS AN UNCOMMON OCCURENCE SO WE HAD A LOCAL MECHANIC FIX THE PROBLEM AT THE COST OF $388. NOT EVEN A MONTH LATER ON JULY 15, 2005 OUR EXPEDITON BLEW ANOTHER SPARK PLUG DIFFERENT CYLINDER BUT ON THE SAME SIDE. W...

Jul 11, 2005 Electrical System Fire 112,439 mi

CRUSE CONTROLL BRAKE SWITCH BURNED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. WHEN THIS SWITCH BURNED UP IT CAUSED THE STOP LIGHT FUSE TO ALSO BURN OUT AND AND THIS CAUSES THE SHIFT LEAVER TO LOCK IN THE PARK POSITION. NOW WE HAVE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE AND CAN'T GET THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. A...

Jul 11, 2005 Electrical System Fire 112,439 mi

CRUSE CONTROLL BRAKE SWITCH BURNED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. WHEN THIS SWITCH BURNED UP IT CAUSED THE STOP LIGHT FUSE TO ALSO BURN OUT AND AND THIS CAUSES THE SHIFT LEAVER TO LOCK IN THE PARK POSITION. NOW WE HAVE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE AND CAN'T GET THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. A...

Jun 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 102,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES: A FIRE OCCURRED IN 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. IT BURNT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH, THE WIRING HARNESS, AND IT MELTED THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE VEHICLE HAVING NO BRAKES. HE TALKED TO FORD, AND CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. CONTACT BE...

Jun 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 102,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES: A FIRE OCCURRED IN 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. IT BURNT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH, THE WIRING HARNESS, AND IT MELTED THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE VEHICLE HAVING NO BRAKES. HE TALKED TO FORD, AND CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. CONTACT BE...

Jun 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

DT: CONTACT HAD A 1997, FORD, EXPEDITION THAT BURNED ON 4-23-2004. SHE CALLED FORD, AND THEY TOLD HER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THEY HAD NO PROOF OF WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS SITTING IN A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT ; SHE HADN'T DRIVEN IT FOR MORE THAT 15 MINUTES WHEN IT ...

Jun 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

DT: CONTACT HAD A 1997, FORD, EXPEDITION THAT BURNED ON 4-23-2004. SHE CALLED FORD, AND THEY TOLD HER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THEY HAD NO PROOF OF WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS SITTING IN A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT ; SHE HADN'T DRIVEN IT FOR MORE THAT 15 MINUTES WHEN IT ...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System Fire 119,000 mi

DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System Fire 119,000 mi

DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...

Jun 20, 2005 Visibility Fire 119,000 mi

DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...

Jun 20, 2005 Air Bags Fire 119,000 mi

DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...

Jun 20, 2005 Equipment Fire 119,000 mi

DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System Fire 119,000 mi

DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System Fire 119,000 mi

DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...

Jun 20, 2005 Visibility Fire 119,000 mi

DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...

Jun 20, 2005 Air Bags Fire 119,000 mi

DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...

Jun 20, 2005 Equipment Fire 119,000 mi

DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...

Jun 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE AND PARKED IT OUTSIDE OF HIS HOUSE ABOUT FIVE MINUTES LATER IT WAS IN FLAMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD, AND WAS ADVISED NOT TO MOVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY WERE GOING TO SEND SOMEONE TO INSPECT IT. HOWEVER, FORD DID NOT AS OF YET INSPECT VEHICLE, AND CASE WAS CLOSED...

Jun 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE AND PARKED IT OUTSIDE OF HIS HOUSE ABOUT FIVE MINUTES LATER IT WAS IN FLAMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD, AND WAS ADVISED NOT TO MOVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY WERE GOING TO SEND SOMEONE TO INSPECT IT. HOWEVER, FORD DID NOT AS OF YET INSPECT VEHICLE, AND CASE WAS CLOSED...

Jun 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 172,000 mi

DT: MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 1/2 MILE, CAME HOME AND PARKED THE TRUCK. WITHIN 30 MINUTES THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE AND BURNED COMPLETELY. CONSUMER PUT OUT THE FIRE BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON THE SCENE. THE FIRE DEPT CAME OUT TO MAKE SURE THE FIRE WAS COMPLETELY OUT, AND THEY CUT THE HOOD ...

Jun 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 172,000 mi

DT: MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 1/2 MILE, CAME HOME AND PARKED THE TRUCK. WITHIN 30 MINUTES THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE AND BURNED COMPLETELY. CONSUMER PUT OUT THE FIRE BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON THE SCENE. THE FIRE DEPT CAME OUT TO MAKE SURE THE FIRE WAS COMPLETELY OUT, AND THEY CUT THE HOOD ...

Jun 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire 102,000 mi

JUNE 7, 2005, I PICKED UP MY SON AT SCHOOL; WE DROVE HOME AND GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK. WE WERE IN THE HOUSE 3-4 MINUTES WHEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE AND THEN STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE. I LOOKED OUTSIDE AND MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO AR...

Jun 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire 102,000 mi

JUNE 7, 2005, I PICKED UP MY SON AT SCHOOL; WE DROVE HOME AND GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK. WE WERE IN THE HOUSE 3-4 MINUTES WHEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE AND THEN STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE. I LOOKED OUTSIDE AND MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO AR...

May 23, 2005 Electrical System Fire

1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD ALONG WITH FLAMES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE VEHICLE PARKED BESIDE THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE AND DAMAGED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE QUARTER PANEL OF THE OTHE...

May 23, 2005 Electrical System Fire

1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD ALONG WITH FLAMES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE VEHICLE PARKED BESIDE THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE AND DAMAGED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE QUARTER PANEL OF THE OTHE...

May 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 105,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF IN THE YARD WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED. FLAMES CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. JUST HAD IT SERVICED TWICE SINCE DECEMBER.

May 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 105,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF IN THE YARD WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED. FLAMES CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. JUST HAD IT SERVICED TWICE SINCE DECEMBER.

Apr 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

LTR RE DEFECTIVE 1997 EDDIE BAUER FORD EXPEDITION, WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE FIRE WAS THE RESULT OF A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE 2000 EXPEDITIONS BUT NOT THE 1997'S. *NM

Apr 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

LTR RE DEFECTIVE 1997 EDDIE BAUER FORD EXPEDITION, WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE FIRE WAS THE RESULT OF A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE 2000 EXPEDITIONS BUT NOT THE 1997'S. *NM

Apr 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

WHEN PUSHING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT TOOK AN EXTRA TWENTY FEET TO STOP. IT FELT LIKE IT WAS ON ICE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES AND FOUND NO DEFECTS, AND THE COMPUTER SHOWED NOTHING. *AK THE BRAKES WOULD GET HARD AND THE CALIPERS WERE CLICKING. WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD GONE OVER BUMPS, THE ABS...

Apr 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

WHEN PUSHING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT TOOK AN EXTRA TWENTY FEET TO STOP. IT FELT LIKE IT WAS ON ICE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES AND FOUND NO DEFECTS, AND THE COMPUTER SHOWED NOTHING. *AK THE BRAKES WOULD GET HARD AND THE CALIPERS WERE CLICKING. WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD GONE OVER BUMPS, THE ABS...

Mar 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V017000 CONCERNING CRUISE CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ONE HOUR WHEN THE NEIGHBOR ALERTED CONSUMER THAT THE GARAGE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DPEARTMENT WAS ALERTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, HOWEVER, TWO VEHICLES AND PART OF THE HOME WERE DESTROYED. *AK

Mar 28, 2005 Steering 95,685 mi

THE STEERING SHAFT WAS LOOSE AT THE GEAR BOX , THE TECHNICIAN SAID THERE WAS ALMOST NO CONTACT AND WOULD NOT LET ME DRIVE IT HOME SAYING IT WAS TOO DANGEROUS AND WAS ABOUT TO COME UNDONE AT ANY TIME. THE WHEEL COULD BE TURNED 1/3 AROUND AND THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT BECAUSE OF THE DEGREE OF SEPARATIO...

Mar 28, 2005 Electrical System Fire 105,160 mi

MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT 10-29-05. THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL, AND IT STARTED UNDER THE HOOD ACCORDING TO THE INSURANCE REPORT. *JB

Mar 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V017000 CONCERNING CRUISE CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ONE HOUR WHEN THE NEIGHBOR ALERTED CONSUMER THAT THE GARAGE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DPEARTMENT WAS ALERTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, HOWEVER, TWO VEHICLES AND PART OF THE HOME WERE DESTROYED. *AK

Mar 28, 2005 Steering 95,685 mi

THE STEERING SHAFT WAS LOOSE AT THE GEAR BOX , THE TECHNICIAN SAID THERE WAS ALMOST NO CONTACT AND WOULD NOT LET ME DRIVE IT HOME SAYING IT WAS TOO DANGEROUS AND WAS ABOUT TO COME UNDONE AT ANY TIME. THE WHEEL COULD BE TURNED 1/3 AROUND AND THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT BECAUSE OF THE DEGREE OF SEPARATIO...

Mar 28, 2005 Electrical System Fire 105,160 mi

MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT 10-29-05. THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL, AND IT STARTED UNDER THE HOOD ACCORDING TO THE INSURANCE REPORT. *JB

Mar 25, 2005 Electrical System Fire 140,000 mi

AFTER PARKING FOR 5 MINUTES A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 25, 2005 Electrical System Fire 140,000 mi

AFTER PARKING FOR 5 MINUTES A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. UNDER HOOD FIRE AND SMOKE ERUPTED. CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECT SWITCH HAD BURST INTO FLAMES AND SET BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. PARTS REPLACED, OLD PARTS AVAILABLE.

Mar 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 95,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. UNDER HOOD FIRE AND SMOKE ERUPTED. CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECT SWITCH HAD BURST INTO FLAMES AND SET BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. PARTS REPLACED, OLD PARTS AVAILABLE.

Mar 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 67,250 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL BY APPLYING BRAKE VEHICLE ACCELERATES UNCONTROLLABLY NO MATTER HOW HARD BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE OFF BUTTON FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL MUST BE PRESSED TO STOP ACCELERATION. MY WORRY IS IF SOMEONE SHOULD PANICK WHEN THIS OCCURS IT COULD RESULT IN A REAR END COLL...

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. UNDER HOOD FIRE AND SMOKE ERUPTED. CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECT SWITCH HAD BURST INTO FLAMES AND SET BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. PARTS REPLACED, OLD PARTS AVAILABLE.

Mar 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 95,000 mi

1997 FORD EXPEDITION WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. UNDER HOOD FIRE AND SMOKE ERUPTED. CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECT SWITCH HAD BURST INTO FLAMES AND SET BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. PARTS REPLACED, OLD PARTS AVAILABLE.

Mar 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 67,250 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL BY APPLYING BRAKE VEHICLE ACCELERATES UNCONTROLLABLY NO MATTER HOW HARD BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE OFF BUTTON FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL MUST BE PRESSED TO STOP ACCELERATION. MY WORRY IS IF SOMEONE SHOULD PANICK WHEN THIS OCCURS IT COULD RESULT IN A REAR END COLL...

Mar 21, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR CHILD SAFET LOCKS ENGAGE AUTOMATICALLY. THE SWITCH WILL DROP INTO CHILD SAFET LOCK POSITION ON ITS OWN. I HAVE READ THROUGH MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS POSTED TO THIS WEB SITE OF SIMILAR STORY. THE PASSENGER EITHER HAS TO PUT THE WINDOW DOWN TO OPEN DOOR FROM GRABBING OUTSIDE HA...

Mar 21, 2005 Electrical System 42,000 mi

THE INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION GO OUT EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR THE VEHICLE GETS WET. THE CAUSE OF THIS APPEARS TO BE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONNECT WITH THE DIMMRER SWITCH THAT CAUSE A SHORT THAT THEN BLOWS THE 5 AMP FUSE. I HAVE REPLACED THIS MULTIPLE TIMES AND IS FINE AS LONG AS ...

Mar 21, 2005 Visibility 48,000 mi

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL NOT TO TURN ON MOST TIMES. IF WIPER ASSEMBLY IS JARRED HARD ENOUGHT (EITHER BY BUMP OR BANGING ON IT) WILL CAUSE IT TO WORK FOR A WHILE. THIS PROBLEM WAS ORGINALLY FIXED BY DEALER, BUT WARRANTY HAS PASSED AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. I HAVE TAKEN THE UNIT APART, BUT ...

Mar 21, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON INTERMENTLY. I HAD THIS SAME ISSUE WITH MY 1995 FORD RANGER. ON BOTH VEHICLES THE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM WAS REPLACED AND FIX THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THE ISSUE RETURNS WITH OEM REPLACE PART. MECHANIC MENTIONED THAT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY USES A VERY THICK L...

Mar 21, 2005 Electrical System 42,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON STAYS ON. AT FIRST, I WAS TOLD THIS WAS BEING CAUSED BY A GAS CAP NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. I PURCHASED A NEW GAS CAP WHICH SEEM TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THE COMPUTER WAS RESET BY TAKING THE CABLE OFF THE BATTERY. THIS LAST ABOUT A MONTH UNTIL I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ...

Mar 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,879 mi

THE CAR IS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND FAILED. THIS HAPPENED COASTING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. EVEN THOUGH IT IS A SPLIT SYSTEM THE BRAKING LEFT WAS MINIMAL. THE PARTITION BETWEEN THE FRONT CHAMBER AND THE BACK DIDN'T SEEM TO LEAVE ENOUGH FLUID IN THE FRONT CHAMBER...

Mar 21, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR CHILD SAFET LOCKS ENGAGE AUTOMATICALLY. THE SWITCH WILL DROP INTO CHILD SAFET LOCK POSITION ON ITS OWN. I HAVE READ THROUGH MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS POSTED TO THIS WEB SITE OF SIMILAR STORY. THE PASSENGER EITHER HAS TO PUT THE WINDOW DOWN TO OPEN DOOR FROM GRABBING OUTSIDE HA...

Mar 21, 2005 Electrical System 42,000 mi

THE INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION GO OUT EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR THE VEHICLE GETS WET. THE CAUSE OF THIS APPEARS TO BE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONNECT WITH THE DIMMRER SWITCH THAT CAUSE A SHORT THAT THEN BLOWS THE 5 AMP FUSE. I HAVE REPLACED THIS MULTIPLE TIMES AND IS FINE AS LONG AS ...

Mar 21, 2005 Visibility 48,000 mi

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL NOT TO TURN ON MOST TIMES. IF WIPER ASSEMBLY IS JARRED HARD ENOUGHT (EITHER BY BUMP OR BANGING ON IT) WILL CAUSE IT TO WORK FOR A WHILE. THIS PROBLEM WAS ORGINALLY FIXED BY DEALER, BUT WARRANTY HAS PASSED AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. I HAVE TAKEN THE UNIT APART, BUT ...

Mar 21, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON INTERMENTLY. I HAD THIS SAME ISSUE WITH MY 1995 FORD RANGER. ON BOTH VEHICLES THE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM WAS REPLACED AND FIX THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THE ISSUE RETURNS WITH OEM REPLACE PART. MECHANIC MENTIONED THAT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY USES A VERY THICK L...

Mar 21, 2005 Electrical System 42,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON STAYS ON. AT FIRST, I WAS TOLD THIS WAS BEING CAUSED BY A GAS CAP NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. I PURCHASED A NEW GAS CAP WHICH SEEM TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THE COMPUTER WAS RESET BY TAKING THE CABLE OFF THE BATTERY. THIS LAST ABOUT A MONTH UNTIL I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ...

Mar 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,879 mi

THE CAR IS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND FAILED. THIS HAPPENED COASTING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. EVEN THOUGH IT IS A SPLIT SYSTEM THE BRAKING LEFT WAS MINIMAL. THE PARTITION BETWEEN THE FRONT CHAMBER AND THE BACK DIDN'T SEEM TO LEAVE ENOUGH FLUID IN THE FRONT CHAMBER...

Mar 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 57,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS INSIDE THE HOUSE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE HEARD THE HORN GOING OFF INSIDE THE GARAGE AFTER IT WAS PARKED FOR 45 MINUTES. SHE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO TURN OFF THE HORN AND NOTICED THAT BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. CONSUMER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND WITHI...

Mar 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 57,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS INSIDE THE HOUSE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE HEARD THE HORN GOING OFF INSIDE THE GARAGE AFTER IT WAS PARKED FOR 45 MINUTES. SHE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO TURN OFF THE HORN AND NOTICED THAT BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. CONSUMER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND WITHI...

Mar 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 4 HOURS CRUISE CONTROL ON CAUGHT FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. EVOQ FILED BY: PHIL CREAMER. *AK

Mar 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 4 HOURS CRUISE CONTROL ON CAUGHT FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. EVOQ FILED BY: PHIL CREAMER. *AK

Mar 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF THE DRIVEWAY AND HORN WAS BLOWING. THEN THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, AND WAS TOTALED. *AK FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE HOOD BEFORE THE HORN STARTED TO BLOW. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF ANY PROBLEM BEFORE FIRE. TRUCK HAD NOT BE...

Mar 8, 2005 Seats

RE: SAFETY CONCERN WITH 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, OUT OF 8 SEATS, ONLY 4 HAVE HEAD RESTS. *BF *JB

Mar 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF THE DRIVEWAY AND HORN WAS BLOWING. THEN THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, AND WAS TOTALED. *AK FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE HOOD BEFORE THE HORN STARTED TO BLOW. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF ANY PROBLEM BEFORE FIRE. TRUCK HAD NOT BE...

Mar 8, 2005 Seats

RE: SAFETY CONCERN WITH 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, OUT OF 8 SEATS, ONLY 4 HAVE HEAD RESTS. *BF *JB

Mar 7, 2005 Electrical System Fire 165,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE DID NOT KNOW IF THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS OPERATING PROPERLY BECAUSE HE RARELY USES IT. *TC

Mar 7, 2005 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE DASH BOARD AND FLASHED VERY FAST. IT MADE A CLICKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE KEYS AND, THE PCM, THE PCM BURNED OUT AGAIN, AND THE CONSUMER WAS T...

Mar 7, 2005 Electrical System Fire 165,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE DID NOT KNOW IF THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS OPERATING PROPERLY BECAUSE HE RARELY USES IT. *TC

Mar 7, 2005 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE DASH BOARD AND FLASHED VERY FAST. IT MADE A CLICKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE KEYS AND, THE PCM, THE PCM BURNED OUT AGAIN, AND THE CONSUMER WAS T...

Feb 26, 2005 Tires 102,300 mi

THE SPARE TIRE OF MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION (TRUCK) IS NORMALLY THREADED WITH A WIRE ROPE AND WINCHED UP INTO PLACE BENEATH THE BACK OF THE EXPEDITION. IT WORKS WELL AND IS EASIER TO USE THAN THE TRADITIONAL BOLT/PLATE. HOWEVER, IN JANUARY 2005,MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON GRANT ROAD A MAJOR STREET IN TUCSO...

Feb 26, 2005 Tires 102,300 mi

THE SPARE TIRE OF MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION (TRUCK) IS NORMALLY THREADED WITH A WIRE ROPE AND WINCHED UP INTO PLACE BENEATH THE BACK OF THE EXPEDITION. IT WORKS WELL AND IS EASIER TO USE THAN THE TRADITIONAL BOLT/PLATE. HOWEVER, IN JANUARY 2005,MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON GRANT ROAD A MAJOR STREET IN TUCSO...

Feb 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT CAUGHT FIRE ON ITS OWN. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE THERE WAS A SHORTAGE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN INFORMED BY CONSUMER.

Feb 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT CAUGHT FIRE ON ITS OWN. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE THERE WAS A SHORTAGE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN INFORMED BY CONSUMER.

Feb 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 178,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND AT THAT SPEED THE ENGINE BEGAN TO EJECT THE SPARK PLUGS OUT OF THE SEVENTH CYLINDER. THE IGNITION COIL SITS UNDER THE FUEL RAIL. THE CONSUMER FEELS, " THIS COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A BIG FIRE TO THE ENGINE." PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

Feb 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 178,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND AT THAT SPEED THE ENGINE BEGAN TO EJECT THE SPARK PLUGS OUT OF THE SEVENTH CYLINDER. THE IGNITION COIL SITS UNDER THE FUEL RAIL. THE CONSUMER FEELS, " THIS COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A BIG FIRE TO THE ENGINE." PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

Feb 18, 2005 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER POOR VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *NM COMBO SWITCH WAS REPLACED. CO...

Feb 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER POOR VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *NM COMBO SWITCH WAS REPLACED. CO...

Feb 18, 2005 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER POOR VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *NM COMBO SWITCH WAS REPLACED. CO...

Feb 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER POOR VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *NM COMBO SWITCH WAS REPLACED. CO...

Feb 16, 2005 Electrical System Fire 98,000 mi

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED 30 MINUTES. ALTERNATOR REPLACED 1 MONTH AGO. CRUISE CONTROL USED SOMETIMES. LAST USED 1 MONTH AGO AND IT WORKED. NO AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT. BRUCE YORK WENT TO SEE VEHICLE AND TOOK PICTURES.*AK

Feb 16, 2005 Electrical System Fire 98,000 mi

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED 30 MINUTES. ALTERNATOR REPLACED 1 MONTH AGO. CRUISE CONTROL USED SOMETIMES. LAST USED 1 MONTH AGO AND IT WORKED. NO AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT. BRUCE YORK WENT TO SEE VEHICLE AND TOOK PICTURES.*AK

Feb 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

PARKED THE VEHICLE EARLY IN THE DAY AT AROUND 11:00 AM AND NOTIFIED OF FIRE IN BUILDING. NO WITNESS TO FIRE UNTIL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS HAVING TROUBLE. NO AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE BU...

Feb 15, 2005 Power Train Fire

PARKED THE VEHICLE EARLY IN THE DAY AT AROUND 11:00 AM AND NOTIFIED OF FIRE IN BUILDING. NO WITNESS TO FIRE UNTIL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS HAVING TROUBLE. NO AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE BU...

Feb 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

PARKED THE VEHICLE EARLY IN THE DAY AT AROUND 11:00 AM AND NOTIFIED OF FIRE IN BUILDING. NO WITNESS TO FIRE UNTIL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS HAVING TROUBLE. NO AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE BU...

Feb 15, 2005 Power Train Fire

PARKED THE VEHICLE EARLY IN THE DAY AT AROUND 11:00 AM AND NOTIFIED OF FIRE IN BUILDING. NO WITNESS TO FIRE UNTIL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS HAVING TROUBLE. NO AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE BU...

Feb 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 123,000 mi

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NO RESULTS, DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, REPLACED WHEEL SENSOR, NO RESULT AS WELL. IT HAPPENS WHILE LOE SPEED DRIVING ONLY.THIS IS A DAILY ROUTINE. *AK

Feb 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,000 mi

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NO RESULTS, DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, REPLACED WHEEL SENSOR, NO RESULT AS WELL. IT HAPPENS WHILE LOE SPEED DRIVING ONLY.THIS IS A DAILY ROUTINE. *AK

Feb 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,000 mi

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NO RESULTS, DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, REPLACED WHEEL SENSOR, NO RESULT AS WELL. IT HAPPENS WHILE LOE SPEED DRIVING ONLY.THIS IS A DAILY ROUTINE. *AK

Feb 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 123,000 mi

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NO RESULTS, DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, REPLACED WHEEL SENSOR, NO RESULT AS WELL. IT HAPPENS WHILE LOE SPEED DRIVING ONLY.THIS IS A DAILY ROUTINE. *AK

Feb 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,000 mi

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NO RESULTS, DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, REPLACED WHEEL SENSOR, NO RESULT AS WELL. IT HAPPENS WHILE LOE SPEED DRIVING ONLY.THIS IS A DAILY ROUTINE. *AK

Feb 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,000 mi

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NO RESULTS, DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, REPLACED WHEEL SENSOR, NO RESULT AS WELL. IT HAPPENS WHILE LOE SPEED DRIVING ONLY.THIS IS A DAILY ROUTINE. *AK

Feb 1, 2005 Electrical System 100,000 mi

WET CONDITIONS CAUSE ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS ON MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WAS TRAVELING ON 01-10-05 ON SNOW PACKED ROADS WITH 4X4 ACTIVATED. FOUR WHELL DRIVE CLUSTER ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED TO FLASH INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT VERY AKWARDLY. TOOK CAR OUT OF 4X4 AND SEEMED TO C...

Feb 1, 2005 Electrical System 100,000 mi

WET CONDITIONS CAUSE ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS ON MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WAS TRAVELING ON 01-10-05 ON SNOW PACKED ROADS WITH 4X4 ACTIVATED. FOUR WHELL DRIVE CLUSTER ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED TO FLASH INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT VERY AKWARDLY. TOOK CAR OUT OF 4X4 AND SEEMED TO C...

Jan 31, 2005 Electrical System 154,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WENT OUT TO START VEHICLE. HE HEARD A POP. TURNED OFF THE TRUCK. SAW THAT THE COIL AND PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. HAD IT TOWED TO FORD DEALER WHO SAID ALL THEY COULD DO IS CHARGE ME $2700 TO REPLACE THE HEAD THAT WAS DAMAGED FROM THE SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT. I'VE SEEN OTHER CO...

Jan 31, 2005 Electrical System 154,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WENT OUT TO START VEHICLE. HE HEARD A POP. TURNED OFF THE TRUCK. SAW THAT THE COIL AND PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. HAD IT TOWED TO FORD DEALER WHO SAID ALL THEY COULD DO IS CHARGE ME $2700 TO REPLACE THE HEAD THAT WAS DAMAGED FROM THE SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT. I'VE SEEN OTHER CO...

Jan 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR FIRE CAUSED BY CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *TT *NM

Jan 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR FIRE CAUSED BY CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *TT *NM

Jan 27, 2005 Electrical System Fire 152,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE ON SATURDAY JULY 17, 2004. HE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN IT WAS PARK IN THE PARKING LOT IN MY OFFICE. I HAVEN'T START THE CAR FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.*AK THE FIRES HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR IS NOT IN USE AND THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. ...

Jan 27, 2005 Electrical System Fire 152,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE ON SATURDAY JULY 17, 2004. HE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN IT WAS PARK IN THE PARKING LOT IN MY OFFICE. I HAVEN'T START THE CAR FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.*AK THE FIRES HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR IS NOT IN USE AND THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. ...

Jan 26, 2005 Electrical System

PARKING BRAKE ON 1997 EXPEDITION FALL TO PIECES, REPLACED BOTH E-BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. *BF THE CONSUMER STARTED USING THE PARKING BRAKE SINCE HIS DRIVEWAY CONTAINED A SLOP, UNTIL ONE DAY WHEN HE BACKED OF OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE FUNNY NOISES. THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN ...

Jan 26, 2005 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE ON 1997 EXPEDITION FALL TO PIECES, REPLACED BOTH E-BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. *BF THE CONSUMER STARTED USING THE PARKING BRAKE SINCE HIS DRIVEWAY CONTAINED A SLOP, UNTIL ONE DAY WHEN HE BACKED OF OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE FUNNY NOISES. THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN ...

Jan 26, 2005 Electrical System

PARKING BRAKE ON 1997 EXPEDITION FALL TO PIECES, REPLACED BOTH E-BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. *BF THE CONSUMER STARTED USING THE PARKING BRAKE SINCE HIS DRIVEWAY CONTAINED A SLOP, UNTIL ONE DAY WHEN HE BACKED OF OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE FUNNY NOISES. THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN ...

Jan 26, 2005 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE ON 1997 EXPEDITION FALL TO PIECES, REPLACED BOTH E-BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. *BF THE CONSUMER STARTED USING THE PARKING BRAKE SINCE HIS DRIVEWAY CONTAINED A SLOP, UNTIL ONE DAY WHEN HE BACKED OF OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE FUNNY NOISES. THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN ...

Jan 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 6-8 HOURS BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *NM

Jan 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 6-8 HOURS BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *NM

Jan 14, 2005 Electrical System Fire 108,000 mi

PARKED VEHICLE AT 12 PM AT AROUND 5 PM THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE FIRE THE LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL LIGHT CAME ON. THEN THE LIGHT CLUSTER FOR THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE FLASHED A FEW TIMES. THE DAY OF FIRE, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ABOUT 14 MILES. THE SAMES LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND THEN...

Jan 14, 2005 Electrical System Fire 108,000 mi

PARKED VEHICLE AT 12 PM AT AROUND 5 PM THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE FIRE THE LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL LIGHT CAME ON. THEN THE LIGHT CLUSTER FOR THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE FLASHED A FEW TIMES. THE DAY OF FIRE, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ABOUT 14 MILES. THE SAMES LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND THEN...

Jan 13, 2005 Power Train 130,000 mi

RECALL CAMPAIGN: NHTSA CAMPAIGN 97V171000/ TRANSMISSION CABLE ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE WILL NOT ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR IT WILL EFFECT THE PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SERVICE ON THIS VEHICLE WAS...

Jan 13, 2005 Power Train 130,000 mi

RECALL CAMPAIGN: NHTSA CAMPAIGN 97V171000/ TRANSMISSION CABLE ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE WILL NOT ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR IT WILL EFFECT THE PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SERVICE ON THIS VEHICLE WAS...

Jan 3, 2005 Power Train 143,141 mi

CHANGED LANES AT SPEED OF APROX 35 MPH RIGHT REAR AXLE OF VEHICLE BROKE OFF AT AXLE END BY WHEEL CAUSING DAMAGE TO WHEEL, TIRE AND BACKING PLATE. REPLACED ALL PARTS AND OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AT MY HOME . *AK

Jan 3, 2005 Power Train 143,141 mi

CHANGED LANES AT SPEED OF APROX 35 MPH RIGHT REAR AXLE OF VEHICLE BROKE OFF AT AXLE END BY WHEEL CAUSING DAMAGE TO WHEEL, TIRE AND BACKING PLATE. REPLACED ALL PARTS AND OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AT MY HOME . *AK

Oct 28, 2004 Wheels

RECALL 98V095 FOR WHEEL LUG NUTS PROBLEMS ON 1997 EXPEDITION. *BF WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS CAME OFF THE TRUCK. WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT ALL THE LUG NUTS HAD BROKEN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE TRUCK ...

Oct 28, 2004 Wheels

RECALL 98V095 FOR WHEEL LUG NUTS PROBLEMS ON 1997 EXPEDITION. *BF WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS CAME OFF THE TRUCK. WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT ALL THE LUG NUTS HAD BROKEN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE TRUCK ...

Sep 8, 2004 Visibility

MIRROR GLASS BROKE . *AK THE INTERNAL BACKING ON BOTH REAR VIEW MIRRORS IS PEELING AND CRACKING FROM THE GLASS AND CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *NM

Sep 8, 2004 Visibility

MIRROR GLASS BROKE . *AK THE INTERNAL BACKING ON BOTH REAR VIEW MIRRORS IS PEELING AND CRACKING FROM THE GLASS AND CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *NM

Aug 30, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE GOT STUCK IN FIRST GEAR. SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE HOME, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION CABLE WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...

Aug 30, 2004 Power Train 65,000 mi

PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...

Aug 30, 2004 Seats 65,000 mi

PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...

Aug 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...

Aug 30, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...

Aug 30, 2004 Structure 65,000 mi

PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...

Aug 30, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE GOT STUCK IN FIRST GEAR. SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE HOME, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION CABLE WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...

Aug 30, 2004 Power Train 65,000 mi

PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...

Aug 30, 2004 Seats 65,000 mi

PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...

Aug 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...

Aug 30, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...

Aug 30, 2004 Structure 65,000 mi

PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...

Aug 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 16, 2004 Electrical System Fire 98,443 mi

THE CONSUMER WENTTO WARM THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, THEN LOOKED AROUND AND SAW THAT THE FUSE BOX MELTED AND WIRES WERE HANGING. *SC *JB

Aug 16, 2004 Electrical System Fire 98,443 mi

THE CONSUMER WENTTO WARM THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, THEN LOOKED AROUND AND SAW THAT THE FUSE BOX MELTED AND WIRES WERE HANGING. *SC *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Suspension 100,000 mi

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION, AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK THE TRUCK WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. FORD RECALLED THE TAURUS AND THE SABLE FOR THEI...

Aug 12, 2004 Suspension 100,000 mi

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION, AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK THE TRUCK WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. FORD RECALLED THE TAURUS AND THE SABLE FOR THEI...

Jul 26, 2004 Tires 170 mi

THE SPARE TIRE RETENTION CABLE FAILED, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THIS HAPPENED UNDER NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS ON A BUSY SECTION OF ROAD. THERE FORTUNATELY WERE NO VEHICLES FOLLOWING AT THE TIME OR THERE MOST ASSUREDLY WOULD HAVE BEEN AN A...

Jul 26, 2004 Tires 170 mi

THE SPARE TIRE RETENTION CABLE FAILED, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THIS HAPPENED UNDER NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS ON A BUSY SECTION OF ROAD. THERE FORTUNATELY WERE NO VEHICLES FOLLOWING AT THE TIME OR THERE MOST ASSUREDLY WOULD HAVE BEEN AN A...

Jul 21, 2004 Wheels 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CONSUMER FELT THE VEHICLE WOBBLE AND THUMP TO THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH DID A THREE HUNDRED SIXTY DEGREE TURN ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED SPINNING THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE....

Jul 21, 2004 Wheels 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CONSUMER FELT THE VEHICLE WOBBLE AND THUMP TO THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH DID A THREE HUNDRED SIXTY DEGREE TURN ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED SPINNING THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE....

Jun 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

SPARK PLUG SUDDENLY BLEW OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE CYLINDER HEAD WHILE DRIVING 65 MILES AN HOUR ON THE FREEWAY. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY WANTED $3100 TO PUT ON A NEW CYLINDER HEAD. DID SOME CHECKING ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT ENGINE THAT HAS NOT BE...

Jun 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKE POWER. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

SPARK PLUG SUDDENLY BLEW OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE CYLINDER HEAD WHILE DRIVING 65 MILES AN HOUR ON THE FREEWAY. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY WANTED $3100 TO PUT ON A NEW CYLINDER HEAD. DID SOME CHECKING ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT ENGINE THAT HAS NOT BE...

Jun 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKE POWER. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE IN THE GARAGE AND IN PARK THE KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE IN THE GARAGE AND IN PARK THE KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ENGAGE LOCKING PASSENGER INTO VEHICLE. PASSENGER IS NOT ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE WITHOUT SOMEONE OPENING THE DOOR. LOCKS ARE SET MANUALLY HOWEVER EVEN IF THEY ARE SET TO OFF, ONCE THE DOOR IS CLOSED IT LOCKS ITSELF. IT HAPPENED ON BOTH DOORS EQUIPTED WITH CHILD SAFETY LOCKS. FIRST...

Jun 7, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ENGAGE LOCKING PASSENGER INTO VEHICLE. PASSENGER IS NOT ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE WITHOUT SOMEONE OPENING THE DOOR. LOCKS ARE SET MANUALLY HOWEVER EVEN IF THEY ARE SET TO OFF, ONCE THE DOOR IS CLOSED IT LOCKS ITSELF. IT HAPPENED ON BOTH DOORS EQUIPTED WITH CHILD SAFETY LOCKS. FIRST...

May 25, 2004 Electrical System

SPARKPLUGS BLOWING OUT OF ENGINE ON 1997 EXPEDITION DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING

May 25, 2004 Electrical System

SPARKPLUGS BLOWING OUT OF ENGINE ON 1997 EXPEDITION DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING

Apr 26, 2004 Electrical System

WHEN I DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE OR IT RAINS IT LEAKS SOMEWHERE AND THE G.E.M. (GEM) MODULE GETS WET AND THE SPEEDOMETOR, ODOMETER, RUNNINGBOARD LIGHTS DON'T WORK AND IT DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY UNTIL YOU LET IT DRY OUT. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Electrical System

WHEN I DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE OR IT RAINS IT LEAKS SOMEWHERE AND THE G.E.M. (GEM) MODULE GETS WET AND THE SPEEDOMETOR, ODOMETER, RUNNINGBOARD LIGHTS DON'T WORK AND IT DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY UNTIL YOU LET IT DRY OUT. *AK

Apr 25, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

(REFERENCE COMPLAINT 10014138). 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, 4X4, 4.6L. REAR PASSENGER DOOR CHILD LOCKS AUTOMATICLY SET, ON A RANDOM BASIS, NOT ALLOWING THE REAR PASSENGERS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE ON THERE OWN. THIS COULD POSE AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION OR ANY TIME A PERSON MIGHT NEED ...

Apr 25, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

(REFERENCE COMPLAINT 10014138). 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, 4X4, 4.6L. REAR PASSENGER DOOR CHILD LOCKS AUTOMATICLY SET, ON A RANDOM BASIS, NOT ALLOWING THE REAR PASSENGERS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE ON THERE OWN. THIS COULD POSE AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION OR ANY TIME A PERSON MIGHT NEED ...

Apr 19, 2004 Electrical System

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS HAD 9 FAULTY OR FAILED ENGINE COILS. THE PROBLEM IS MOST PREVELANT IN THE SPRING. I SUSPECT MOISTURE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ISOLATE THE SOURCE. THE COILS HAVE TYPICALLY BEEN ON CYLINDERS 5, 6 AND 8.*AK

Apr 19, 2004 Electrical System

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS HAD 9 FAULTY OR FAILED ENGINE COILS. THE PROBLEM IS MOST PREVELANT IN THE SPRING. I SUSPECT MOISTURE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ISOLATE THE SOURCE. THE COILS HAVE TYPICALLY BEEN ON CYLINDERS 5, 6 AND 8.*AK

Apr 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 15,000 mi

ABS BRAKES: BRAKES ON '97 FORD EXPIDITION OFTEN FAILED DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING ABS BRAKES. PEDAL BECOMES JERKY AND WILL NOT GO DOWN. CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT. DOES NOT HAPPEN CONSISTANTLY. I HAVE TO APPROACH VERY CAUTIOUSLY TO AVOID COLLOSIONS. EVERY OTHER OWNER I HAVE TALKED TO HAS SAME COMPLAINT, ...

Apr 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 15,000 mi

ABS BRAKES: BRAKES ON '97 FORD EXPIDITION OFTEN FAILED DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING ABS BRAKES. PEDAL BECOMES JERKY AND WILL NOT GO DOWN. CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT. DOES NOT HAPPEN CONSISTANTLY. I HAVE TO APPROACH VERY CAUTIOUSLY TO AVOID COLLOSIONS. EVERY OTHER OWNER I HAVE TALKED TO HAS SAME COMPLAINT, ...

Apr 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. THE CONSUMER HEARD A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK THE BRAKES MADE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *SC *JB

Apr 1, 2004 Power Train 55,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. THE CONSUMER HEARD A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK THE BRAKES MADE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *SC *JB

Apr 1, 2004 Visibility 6 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE. IT WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, AND HAD BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK *JB

Apr 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. THE CONSUMER HEARD A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK THE BRAKES MADE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *SC *JB

Apr 1, 2004 Power Train 55,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. THE CONSUMER HEARD A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK THE BRAKES MADE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *SC *JB

Apr 1, 2004 Visibility 6 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE. IT WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, AND HAD BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK *JB

Mar 18, 2004 Electrical System

I OWN 1997 FORD EXPEDITION 4.6L 2WD AND HAVE HAD A FEW INSTANCES WHERE I THINK WATER HAS LEAKED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER IS LEAKING SOMEWHERE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. IT IS CAUSING THE RADIO TO TURN ON AND STAY ON WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. IT ALSO CAUSES THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON SO I ...

Mar 18, 2004 Air Bags

I OWN 1997 FORD EXPEDITION 4.6L 2WD AND HAVE HAD A FEW INSTANCES WHERE I THINK WATER HAS LEAKED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER IS LEAKING SOMEWHERE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. IT IS CAUSING THE RADIO TO TURN ON AND STAY ON WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. IT ALSO CAUSES THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON SO I ...

Mar 18, 2004 Electrical System

I OWN 1997 FORD EXPEDITION 4.6L 2WD AND HAVE HAD A FEW INSTANCES WHERE I THINK WATER HAS LEAKED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER IS LEAKING SOMEWHERE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. IT IS CAUSING THE RADIO TO TURN ON AND STAY ON WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. IT ALSO CAUSES THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON SO I ...

Mar 18, 2004 Air Bags

I OWN 1997 FORD EXPEDITION 4.6L 2WD AND HAVE HAD A FEW INSTANCES WHERE I THINK WATER HAS LEAKED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER IS LEAKING SOMEWHERE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. IT IS CAUSING THE RADIO TO TURN ON AND STAY ON WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. IT ALSO CAUSES THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON SO I ...

Mar 9, 2004 Suspension 98,100 mi

TORSON BAR BROKE IN HALF AND FELL OFF AFTER GOING OVER A MODERATE SPEED BUMP AT 5-8MPH. METAL WAS SHEARED IN HALF. VEHICLE LEANED SEVERELY TO THE RIGHT. COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC - 8 OCCUPANTS WERE IN THE VEHICLE.

Mar 9, 2004 Suspension 98,100 mi

TORSON BAR BROKE IN HALF AND FELL OFF AFTER GOING OVER A MODERATE SPEED BUMP AT 5-8MPH. METAL WAS SHEARED IN HALF. VEHICLE LEANED SEVERELY TO THE RIGHT. COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC - 8 OCCUPANTS WERE IN THE VEHICLE.

Feb 17, 2004 Power Train Crash 164,568 mi

VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING IT JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE AND ROLLED DOWN A HILL INTO SOME METAL POLES WHICH STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSON OTHER THAN THE REAR DOOR PANEL OF THE VEHICLE WH...

Feb 17, 2004 Power Train Crash 164,568 mi

VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING IT JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE AND ROLLED DOWN A HILL INTO SOME METAL POLES WHICH STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSON OTHER THAN THE REAR DOOR PANEL OF THE VEHICLE WH...

Feb 16, 2004 Fuel System, Other 105,000 mi

I HAVE OWENED A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION FOR 1 YEAR. IN THIS TIME I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM TWICE. THE SPARK PLUGS COME LOOSE FROM THE PISTON HEAD AND ARE BLOWN OUT AND DAMAGE THE COIL PACK. THERE IS THEN UN-BURNT FUEL COMING FROM THE PISTON CHAMBER AND THE SPARK PLUG IS STILL FIRING WITH THE POSSI...

Feb 16, 2004 Electrical System 105,000 mi

I HAVE OWENED A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION FOR 1 YEAR. IN THIS TIME I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM TWICE. THE SPARK PLUGS COME LOOSE FROM THE PISTON HEAD AND ARE BLOWN OUT AND DAMAGE THE COIL PACK. THERE IS THEN UN-BURNT FUEL COMING FROM THE PISTON CHAMBER AND THE SPARK PLUG IS STILL FIRING WITH THE POSSI...

Feb 16, 2004 Fuel System, Other 105,000 mi

I HAVE OWENED A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION FOR 1 YEAR. IN THIS TIME I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM TWICE. THE SPARK PLUGS COME LOOSE FROM THE PISTON HEAD AND ARE BLOWN OUT AND DAMAGE THE COIL PACK. THERE IS THEN UN-BURNT FUEL COMING FROM THE PISTON CHAMBER AND THE SPARK PLUG IS STILL FIRING WITH THE POSSI...

Feb 16, 2004 Electrical System 105,000 mi

I HAVE OWENED A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION FOR 1 YEAR. IN THIS TIME I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM TWICE. THE SPARK PLUGS COME LOOSE FROM THE PISTON HEAD AND ARE BLOWN OUT AND DAMAGE THE COIL PACK. THERE IS THEN UN-BURNT FUEL COMING FROM THE PISTON CHAMBER AND THE SPARK PLUG IS STILL FIRING WITH THE POSSI...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 175,000 mi

THE TRUCK ABRUPTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. ALSO, WHEN THIS OCCURRED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL. IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE. THE TRUCK PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT RESULTED IN THE TRUCK HITTING A CURB AND DAMAGING THE TIRE AND RIM. TH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOWS OUT OF ALUMINUM HEAD. THIS CAR HAS ONE OF THE MOST EXTENSIVE SERVICE RECORDS PASO ROBLES FORD HAS ON RECORD; THESE ARE THEIR WORDS. IN OTHER WORDS THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED VERY VERY WELL AND TO HAVE THE PLUG BLOW OUT IN THE FIRST PLACE IS UNCALLED FOR. SECONDLY WE PAID TO HA...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 175,000 mi

THE TRUCK ABRUPTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. ALSO, WHEN THIS OCCURRED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL. IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE. THE TRUCK PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT RESULTED IN THE TRUCK HITTING A CURB AND DAMAGING THE TIRE AND RIM. TH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOWS OUT OF ALUMINUM HEAD. THIS CAR HAS ONE OF THE MOST EXTENSIVE SERVICE RECORDS PASO ROBLES FORD HAS ON RECORD; THESE ARE THEIR WORDS. IN OTHER WORDS THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED VERY VERY WELL AND TO HAVE THE PLUG BLOW OUT IN THE FIRST PLACE IS UNCALLED FOR. SECONDLY WE PAID TO HA...

Jan 13, 2004 Unknown Or Other 107,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED A 1997 FORD EXPADITION, I ONLY PUT 3000 MILES ON IT AND ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. I CALLED FORD AND THE SAID THEY HAVE NO RECORDS OF ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESERCH ON THE INTERNET F150ONLINE.COM I FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I CANT A...

Jan 13, 2004 Unknown Or Other 107,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED A 1997 FORD EXPADITION, I ONLY PUT 3000 MILES ON IT AND ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. I CALLED FORD AND THE SAID THEY HAVE NO RECORDS OF ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESERCH ON THE INTERNET F150ONLINE.COM I FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I CANT A...

Jan 4, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

THROTTLE REMAINS STUCK DOWN UNDER HARD ACCELERATION, POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND APPARENTLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *LA

Jan 4, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

THROTTLE REMAINS STUCK DOWN UNDER HARD ACCELERATION, POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND APPARENTLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *LA

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,000 mi

1997 EXPEDITION 5.L TRITON. BLEW #3 PLUG 18000 MILES AFTER HAVING IT REPLACED. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE THOUGH FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,000 mi

1997 EXPEDITION 5.L TRITON. BLEW #3 PLUG 18000 MILES AFTER HAVING IT REPLACED. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE THOUGH FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Dec 26, 2003 Tires

SPARE TIRE FELL OFF OF 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD. THE SPARE IS SUSPENDED BY A CABLE UNDER THE REAR SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THIS EVENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT VERY SLOW SPEED. HOWEVER, THE CAR FOLLOWING BEHIND MY VEHICLE COULD NOT AVOID THE FALLEN TIRE AND DROVE OVER THE TOP. T...

Dec 26, 2003 Tires

SPARE TIRE FELL OFF OF 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD. THE SPARE IS SUSPENDED BY A CABLE UNDER THE REAR SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THIS EVENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT VERY SLOW SPEED. HOWEVER, THE CAR FOLLOWING BEHIND MY VEHICLE COULD NOT AVOID THE FALLEN TIRE AND DROVE OVER THE TOP. T...

Dec 25, 2003 Equipment

WAS DRIVING SUV DOWN HIGHWAY AND IT JUST SHUT DOWN. FOUND OUT IT WAS THE TRANSPONDER ON THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM BURNT UP. I FELT THAT IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO BE DESIGNED THAT WAY. *LA

Dec 25, 2003 Equipment

WAS DRIVING SUV DOWN HIGHWAY AND IT JUST SHUT DOWN. FOUND OUT IT WAS THE TRANSPONDER ON THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM BURNT UP. I FELT THAT IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO BE DESIGNED THAT WAY. *LA

Dec 13, 2003 Electrical System 60,621 mi

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION (EDDIE BAUER) WITH 5.4L ENGINE WITH UNDER 60000 MILES AND WITH ALL REGULAR SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP "BLEW" A SPARK PLUG OUT OF PASSENGER SIDE CYLINDER HEAD. PLUGS ARE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED. PLEASE SEE "CONSUMER AFFAIRS.COM WEBSITE. WHILE NOT A SAFETY ISSUE PLUGS ON FORDS 96...

Dec 13, 2003 Electrical System 60,621 mi

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION (EDDIE BAUER) WITH 5.4L ENGINE WITH UNDER 60000 MILES AND WITH ALL REGULAR SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP "BLEW" A SPARK PLUG OUT OF PASSENGER SIDE CYLINDER HEAD. PLUGS ARE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED. PLEASE SEE "CONSUMER AFFAIRS.COM WEBSITE. WHILE NOT A SAFETY ISSUE PLUGS ON FORDS 96...

Dec 5, 2003 Interior Lighting 36,000 mi

INTERIOR AND RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON, FROM 10 MINUTES TO OVER 1 HOUR. VARIES. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE IN WET WEATHER. A REAL HAZARD AS DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS ON IS DANGEROUS. THEY MIGHT TIME OUT AFTER A FEW MINUTES OR IT MAY TAKE AN HOUR OR MORE, Y...

Dec 5, 2003 Interior Lighting 36,000 mi

INTERIOR AND RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON, FROM 10 MINUTES TO OVER 1 HOUR. VARIES. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE IN WET WEATHER. A REAL HAZARD AS DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS ON IS DANGEROUS. THEY MIGHT TIME OUT AFTER A FEW MINUTES OR IT MAY TAKE AN HOUR OR MORE, Y...

Dec 1, 2003 Power Train 120,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH GEAR SHIFT ON 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE PROBLEM IS A "STICKING" SHIFTER THAT WON'T ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO PLACED IN PARK. THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE PROPERLY SECURED AND/OR RESTARTED SINCE THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE SHIFTED TO THE START POSTION. THE INDICATOR INDICATES "P" FOR PARK BUT THE...

Dec 1, 2003 Power Train 120,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH GEAR SHIFT ON 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE PROBLEM IS A "STICKING" SHIFTER THAT WON'T ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO PLACED IN PARK. THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE PROPERLY SECURED AND/OR RESTARTED SINCE THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE SHIFTED TO THE START POSTION. THE INDICATOR INDICATES "P" FOR PARK BUT THE...

Nov 23, 2003 Equipment 68,456 mi

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILURE. *LA

Nov 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,456 mi

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILURE. *LA

Nov 23, 2003 Equipment 68,456 mi

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILURE. *LA

Nov 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,456 mi

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILURE. *LA

Nov 20, 2003 Suspension 92,000 mi

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT REAR AIR SUSPENSION AT TIMES WILL "LOWER" TO AN EXTREMELY SHALLOW HEIGHT. THIS IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR OVERNIGHT; ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT ALWAYS HAPPEN. IN FACT, IT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO OCCUR AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR AS LITTLE AS AN HOUR AND A HALF. ON OTHER OCC...

Nov 20, 2003 Suspension 92,000 mi

MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT REAR AIR SUSPENSION AT TIMES WILL "LOWER" TO AN EXTREMELY SHALLOW HEIGHT. THIS IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR OVERNIGHT; ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT ALWAYS HAPPEN. IN FACT, IT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO OCCUR AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR AS LITTLE AS AN HOUR AND A HALF. ON OTHER OCC...

Nov 5, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

WHILE IN THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER COULD NOT OPEN THE REAR DOORS FROM THE INSIDE ALTHOUGH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WERE NOT ENGAGED. THE DEALERSHIP HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM BOTH OF THE REAR DOORS COULD BE LOCKED FROM THE INSIDE WITHOUT THE CHILD LOCK BEING MANUALLY ENGAGED. THE REAR DOORS WERE OP...

Nov 5, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

WHILE IN THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER COULD NOT OPEN THE REAR DOORS FROM THE INSIDE ALTHOUGH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WERE NOT ENGAGED. THE DEALERSHIP HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM BOTH OF THE REAR DOORS COULD BE LOCKED FROM THE INSIDE WITHOUT THE CHILD LOCK BEING MANUALLY ENGAGED. THE REAR DOORS WERE OP...

Oct 29, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING MADE A CLICKING SOUND,AND HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, HIGH BEAM LIGHTS DID NOT WORK UNLESS CONSUMER HELD THEM . CONSUMER WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR IT TO BE CHECKED OUT.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING MADE A CLICKING SOUND,AND HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, HIGH BEAM LIGHTS DID NOT WORK UNLESS CONSUMER HELD THEM . CONSUMER WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR IT TO BE CHECKED OUT.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING MADE A CLICKING SOUND,AND HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, HIGH BEAM LIGHTS DID NOT WORK UNLESS CONSUMER HELD THEM . CONSUMER WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR IT TO BE CHECKED OUT.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING MADE A CLICKING SOUND,AND HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, HIGH BEAM LIGHTS DID NOT WORK UNLESS CONSUMER HELD THEM . CONSUMER WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR IT TO BE CHECKED OUT.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING MADE A CLICKING SOUND,AND HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, HIGH BEAM LIGHTS DID NOT WORK UNLESS CONSUMER HELD THEM . CONSUMER WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR IT TO BE CHECKED OUT.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING MADE A CLICKING SOUND,AND HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, HIGH BEAM LIGHTS DID NOT WORK UNLESS CONSUMER HELD THEM . CONSUMER WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR IT TO BE CHECKED OUT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Suspension 12,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE. WAS HARD TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR HAD SNAPPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Suspension 12,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE. WAS HARD TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR HAD SNAPPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED.*AK

Oct 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE STEEL LINE RUSTED AND WAS ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. *AK THE FIRST INCIDENT,THE BRAKE LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER RUSTED TH...

Oct 27, 2003 Steering 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE STEEL LINE RUSTED AND WAS ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. *AK THE FIRST INCIDENT,THE BRAKE LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER RUSTED TH...

Oct 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE STEEL LINE RUSTED AND WAS ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. *AK THE FIRST INCIDENT,THE BRAKE LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER RUSTED TH...

Oct 27, 2003 Steering 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE STEEL LINE RUSTED AND WAS ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. *AK THE FIRST INCIDENT,THE BRAKE LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER RUSTED TH...

Oct 24, 2003 Air Bags 58,000 mi

WHILE PARKED AND IDLING, THE VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS EXPLODED UPON IMPACT. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK BURNS, COLLAR BONE/ RIB INJURIES.*AK *CB *JB

Oct 24, 2003 Air Bags 58,000 mi

WHILE PARKED AND IDLING, THE VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS EXPLODED UPON IMPACT. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK BURNS, COLLAR BONE/ RIB INJURIES.*AK *CB *JB

Oct 6, 2003 Power Train Crash 113,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN PARK ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHEN SUDDENLY VEHICLE JUMPED IN DRIVE AND ROLLED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH SEVERAL TREES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOTALED. PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ON AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, NOR WAS THERE ANY ONE IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 6, 2003 Power Train Crash 113,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN PARK ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHEN SUDDENLY VEHICLE JUMPED IN DRIVE AND ROLLED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH SEVERAL TREES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOTALED. PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ON AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, NOR WAS THERE ANY ONE IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Steering

WHILE TRYING TO PARK LOST POWER STEERING . DEALER REPLACED PITMAN ARM/STEERING ASSEMBLY/ INTERMEDIATE ARM/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND RACK AND PINION. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Steering

WHILE TRYING TO PARK LOST POWER STEERING . DEALER REPLACED PITMAN ARM/STEERING ASSEMBLY/ INTERMEDIATE ARM/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND RACK AND PINION. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Steering

WHILE TRYING TO PARK LOST POWER STEERING . DEALER REPLACED PITMAN ARM/STEERING ASSEMBLY/ INTERMEDIATE ARM/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND RACK AND PINION. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Steering

WHILE TRYING TO PARK LOST POWER STEERING . DEALER REPLACED PITMAN ARM/STEERING ASSEMBLY/ INTERMEDIATE ARM/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND RACK AND PINION. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Steering

WHILE TRYING TO PARK LOST POWER STEERING . DEALER REPLACED PITMAN ARM/STEERING ASSEMBLY/ INTERMEDIATE ARM/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND RACK AND PINION. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Steering

WHILE TRYING TO PARK LOST POWER STEERING . DEALER REPLACED PITMAN ARM/STEERING ASSEMBLY/ INTERMEDIATE ARM/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND RACK AND PINION. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Steering

WHILE TRYING TO PARK LOST POWER STEERING . DEALER REPLACED PITMAN ARM/STEERING ASSEMBLY/ INTERMEDIATE ARM/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND RACK AND PINION. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Steering

WHILE TRYING TO PARK LOST POWER STEERING . DEALER REPLACED PITMAN ARM/STEERING ASSEMBLY/ INTERMEDIATE ARM/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND RACK AND PINION. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 4-WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 4-WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Sep 23, 2003 Power Train 104,000 mi

UPON MERGING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE AND VEHICLE SEIZED TO ACCELERATE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY REAR DIFFERENTIAL BREAKING. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE PART WAS REPLACED.*AK

Sep 23, 2003 Power Train 104,000 mi

UPON MERGING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE AND VEHICLE SEIZED TO ACCELERATE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY REAR DIFFERENTIAL BREAKING. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE PART WAS REPLACED.*AK

Sep 8, 2003 Electrical System 111,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. THIS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. AFTER AN HOUR THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE STARTED UP AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED. *AK

Sep 8, 2003 Electrical System 111,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. THIS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. AFTER AN HOUR THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE STARTED UP AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED. *AK

Aug 16, 2003 Structure 69,000 mi

BLEND DOOR IS BROKEN ON MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. *AK

Aug 16, 2003 Structure 69,000 mi

BLEND DOOR IS BROKEN ON MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. *AK

Aug 8, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF, AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL. *JB

Aug 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,800 mi

WHILE APPROACHING A UTILITY CREW FLAMAN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. IT SLOWED AND THEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER THE BRAKES WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. I RAN PAST THE FLAGMAN FLASHING MY LIGHTS, PUMPING THE BRAKES AS WELL AS THE EMERGENCY BRAKES AND HONKING THE HORN. AFTER RUNNING THREE CARS OFF THE ROA...

Aug 8, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF, AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL. *JB

Aug 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,800 mi

WHILE APPROACHING A UTILITY CREW FLAMAN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. IT SLOWED AND THEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER THE BRAKES WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. I RAN PAST THE FLAGMAN FLASHING MY LIGHTS, PUMPING THE BRAKES AS WELL AS THE EMERGENCY BRAKES AND HONKING THE HORN. AFTER RUNNING THREE CARS OFF THE ROA...

Jul 30, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 121,500 mi

I HAVE HAD A TOTAL OF THREE BOLTS BACK OUT THAT SECURE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ONE BOLT ON ONE OCCASION WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED. THE SECOND OCCASION RESULTED IN TWO BOLTS BACKING OUT AND ALLOWING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO FALL AGAINST ...

Jul 30, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 121,500 mi

I HAVE HAD A TOTAL OF THREE BOLTS BACK OUT THAT SECURE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ONE BOLT ON ONE OCCASION WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED. THE SECOND OCCASION RESULTED IN TWO BOLTS BACKING OUT AND ALLOWING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO FALL AGAINST ...

Jul 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH VEHICLE LOST ENGINE COMPRESSION. DEALER NOTIFIED.

Jul 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH VEHICLE LOST ENGINE COMPRESSION. DEALER NOTIFIED.

Jul 16, 2003 Tires 76,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CONSUMER SAW THE TIRE ROLLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. *AK

Jul 16, 2003 Structure 76,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT RUNNING BOARD LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 16, 2003 Tires 76,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CONSUMER SAW THE TIRE ROLLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. *AK

Jul 16, 2003 Structure 76,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT RUNNING BOARD LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 11, 2003 Electrical System 60,132 mi

I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION, WHICH JUST TURNED 60000. DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND IT STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH JOICE TO TURN ENGINE. WHEN HOOKING UP JUMPER CABLES, THE STARTER ENGAGED BY ITSELF, WITHOUT KEY ...

Jul 11, 2003 Electrical System 60,132 mi

I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION, WHICH JUST TURNED 60000. DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND IT STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH JOICE TO TURN ENGINE. WHEN HOOKING UP JUMPER CABLES, THE STARTER ENGAGED BY ITSELF, WITHOUT KEY ...

Jul 11, 2003 Electrical System 60,132 mi

I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION, WHICH JUST TURNED 60000. DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND IT STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH JOICE TO TURN ENGINE. WHEN HOOKING UP JUMPER CABLES, THE STARTER ENGAGED BY ITSELF, WITHOUT KEY ...

Jul 11, 2003 Electrical System 60,132 mi

I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION, WHICH JUST TURNED 60000. DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND IT STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH JOICE TO TURN ENGINE. WHEN HOOKING UP JUMPER CABLES, THE STARTER ENGAGED BY ITSELF, WITHOUT KEY ...

Jul 11, 2003 Electrical System 60,132 mi

I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION, WHICH JUST TURNED 60000. DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND IT STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH JOICE TO TURN ENGINE. WHEN HOOKING UP JUMPER CABLES, THE STARTER ENGAGED BY ITSELF, WITHOUT KEY ...

Jul 11, 2003 Electrical System 60,132 mi

I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION, WHICH JUST TURNED 60000. DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND IT STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH JOICE TO TURN ENGINE. WHEN HOOKING UP JUMPER CABLES, THE STARTER ENGAGED BY ITSELF, WITHOUT KEY ...

Jul 11, 2003 Electrical System 60,132 mi

I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION, WHICH JUST TURNED 60000. DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND IT STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH JOICE TO TURN ENGINE. WHEN HOOKING UP JUMPER CABLES, THE STARTER ENGAGED BY ITSELF, WITHOUT KEY ...

Jul 11, 2003 Electrical System 60,132 mi

I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION, WHICH JUST TURNED 60000. DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND IT STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH JOICE TO TURN ENGINE. WHEN HOOKING UP JUMPER CABLES, THE STARTER ENGAGED BY ITSELF, WITHOUT KEY ...

Jul 8, 2003 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING A KNOCKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATIONS COMING THOUGH THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Jul 8, 2003 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING A KNOCKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATIONS COMING THOUGH THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Jun 19, 2003 Electrical System 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SPARK PLUG FELL OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE NO POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 156,000 mi

SPARK-PLUG BLEW OUT OF ALUMINUM HEAD ON A 97' FORD EXPEDITION WITH 155,000 MI. PAID $4500.00 FOR A NEW "IMPROVED"RE-BUILT ENGINE. SPARK-PLUG BLEW OUT AGAIN WITH 1,000 MI. ON NEW ENGINE. FORD WILL NOT TALK TO US; WE WOULD LIKE SOME ANSWERS AS WE WERE TOLD THE "IMPROVED" DESIGN ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM...

Jun 19, 2003 Electrical System 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SPARK PLUG FELL OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE NO POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 156,000 mi

SPARK-PLUG BLEW OUT OF ALUMINUM HEAD ON A 97' FORD EXPEDITION WITH 155,000 MI. PAID $4500.00 FOR A NEW "IMPROVED"RE-BUILT ENGINE. SPARK-PLUG BLEW OUT AGAIN WITH 1,000 MI. ON NEW ENGINE. FORD WILL NOT TALK TO US; WE WOULD LIKE SOME ANSWERS AS WE WERE TOLD THE "IMPROVED" DESIGN ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM...

Jun 18, 2003 Steering

PURCHASED USED EXPEDITION IN LATE FEB, 2003. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED EXTREMELY SENSITIVE STEERING. SLIGHT INPUT, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN RAIN OR WIND, CAUSED LARGE CHANGES IN VEHICLE DIRECTION. LOWER FRONT TIRE PRESSURE, NECONNECTING REAR STAB BAR, FE ALIGNMENT, AND NEW SHOCKS HAVE HELPED THE P...

Jun 18, 2003 Steering

PURCHASED USED EXPEDITION IN LATE FEB, 2003. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED EXTREMELY SENSITIVE STEERING. SLIGHT INPUT, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN RAIN OR WIND, CAUSED LARGE CHANGES IN VEHICLE DIRECTION. LOWER FRONT TIRE PRESSURE, NECONNECTING REAR STAB BAR, FE ALIGNMENT, AND NEW SHOCKS HAVE HELPED THE P...

Jun 15, 2003 Electrical System 64,000 mi

5.4L FORD ENGINE IN 1997 EXPEDITION. SPARK PLUG BLOW-OUT IN 3 POSITION. EXPEDITION HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT!! ALSO , THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME AS A DEMO MODEL THAT WAS NEVER TITLED, WARRANTY SHOULD HAVE STARTED WHEN I PURCHASED IT. *NLM

Jun 15, 2003 Electrical System 64,000 mi

5.4L FORD ENGINE IN 1997 EXPEDITION. SPARK PLUG BLOW-OUT IN 3 POSITION. EXPEDITION HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT!! ALSO , THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME AS A DEMO MODEL THAT WAS NEVER TITLED, WARRANTY SHOULD HAVE STARTED WHEN I PURCHASED IT. *NLM

Jun 11, 2003 Power Train

WHEN I TAKE OFF THE GAS IS STICKY AND TAKES ALOT TO GET IT GOING, WHEN TURNING FROM STOP MY REAR END VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. AREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY THE DEALER SHIP I GOT THE CAR FROM. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLUNKS WHEN ROLLING DOWN, MOTOR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN COLD. ...

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I TAKE OFF THE GAS IS STICKY AND TAKES ALOT TO GET IT GOING, WHEN TURNING FROM STOP MY REAR END VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. AREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY THE DEALER SHIP I GOT THE CAR FROM. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLUNKS WHEN ROLLING DOWN, MOTOR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN COLD. ...

Jun 11, 2003 Suspension

WHEN I TAKE OFF THE GAS IS STICKY AND TAKES ALOT TO GET IT GOING, WHEN TURNING FROM STOP MY REAR END VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. AREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY THE DEALER SHIP I GOT THE CAR FROM. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLUNKS WHEN ROLLING DOWN, MOTOR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN COLD. ...

Jun 11, 2003 Visibility

WHEN I TAKE OFF THE GAS IS STICKY AND TAKES ALOT TO GET IT GOING, WHEN TURNING FROM STOP MY REAR END VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. AREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY THE DEALER SHIP I GOT THE CAR FROM. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLUNKS WHEN ROLLING DOWN, MOTOR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN COLD. ...

Jun 11, 2003 Power Train

WHEN I TAKE OFF THE GAS IS STICKY AND TAKES ALOT TO GET IT GOING, WHEN TURNING FROM STOP MY REAR END VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. AREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY THE DEALER SHIP I GOT THE CAR FROM. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLUNKS WHEN ROLLING DOWN, MOTOR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN COLD. ...

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I TAKE OFF THE GAS IS STICKY AND TAKES ALOT TO GET IT GOING, WHEN TURNING FROM STOP MY REAR END VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. AREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY THE DEALER SHIP I GOT THE CAR FROM. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLUNKS WHEN ROLLING DOWN, MOTOR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN COLD. ...

Jun 11, 2003 Suspension

WHEN I TAKE OFF THE GAS IS STICKY AND TAKES ALOT TO GET IT GOING, WHEN TURNING FROM STOP MY REAR END VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. AREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY THE DEALER SHIP I GOT THE CAR FROM. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLUNKS WHEN ROLLING DOWN, MOTOR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN COLD. ...

Jun 11, 2003 Visibility

WHEN I TAKE OFF THE GAS IS STICKY AND TAKES ALOT TO GET IT GOING, WHEN TURNING FROM STOP MY REAR END VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. AREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY THE DEALER SHIP I GOT THE CAR FROM. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLUNKS WHEN ROLLING DOWN, MOTOR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN COLD. ...

Jun 5, 2003 Steering

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING ASSEMBLY 03 V 196 000. *JB

Jun 5, 2003 Steering

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING ASSEMBLY 03 V 196 000. *JB

May 8, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE YET THE VEHICLES AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND CAUSED MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. *NLM

May 8, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE YET THE VEHICLES AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND CAUSED MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. *NLM

Apr 8, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

ON MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, THE CHILD LOCKS ON BOTH REAR DOORS ACTIVATE ON THEIR OWN. THIS STARTED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO ON ONE DOOR, BUT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE SUCH THAT 70-80 PERCENT OF THE TIME THE CHILD LOCKS ON BOTH DOORS WILL ACTIVATE WHILE DRIVING AND PEOPLE CANNOT EXIT THE SECOND SEA...

Apr 8, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

ON MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, THE CHILD LOCKS ON BOTH REAR DOORS ACTIVATE ON THEIR OWN. THIS STARTED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO ON ONE DOOR, BUT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE SUCH THAT 70-80 PERCENT OF THE TIME THE CHILD LOCKS ON BOTH DOORS WILL ACTIVATE WHILE DRIVING AND PEOPLE CANNOT EXIT THE SECOND SEA...

Mar 31, 2003 Steering

THE VEHICLE EMITS A RUBBING NOISE WHILE STEERING. *NLM

Mar 31, 2003 Steering

THE VEHICLE EMITS A RUBBING NOISE WHILE STEERING. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Suspension

THE FRONT SUSPENSION WORE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH THE DOME LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Suspension

THE FRONT SUSPENSION WORE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH THE DOME LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 6, 2003 Visibility

THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT.*JB

Mar 6, 2003 Visibility

THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Power Train Crash

WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE, WHICH CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT. *JB

Feb 24, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE, WHICH CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT. *JB

Feb 24, 2003 Power Train Crash

WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE, WHICH CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT. *JB

Feb 24, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE, WHICH CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT. *JB

Feb 17, 2003 Suspension 62,000 mi

TORSION BAR

Feb 17, 2003 Suspension 62,000 mi

TORSION BAR

Feb 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE SWAY BAR BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

Feb 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE SWAY BAR BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

Jan 27, 2003 Tires 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING SPARE TIRE FELL OFF FROM BACK OF VEHICLE. *AK *TT

Jan 27, 2003 Tires 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING SPARE TIRE FELL OFF FROM BACK OF VEHICLE. *AK *TT

Jan 15, 2003 Suspension

DEFECTIVE STABILIZER BAR, IT COULD BREAK. *AK

Jan 15, 2003 Suspension

DEFECTIVE STABILIZER BAR, IT COULD BREAK. *AK

Jan 10, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB

Jan 10, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB

Jan 7, 2003 Suspension

REPLACED FRONT SWAY BAR AND STABILIZER. FRONT END SQUEALS WHEN HOLDING STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Jan 7, 2003 Suspension

REPLACED FRONT SWAY BAR AND STABILIZER. FRONT END SQUEALS WHEN HOLDING STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Dec 5, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, SPEEDOMETER STAYED AT ZERO. CONSUMER STATES ALL THE CONSOLE LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF. THE NEXT DAY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER STATES' THERE A CRACK IN FRONT WINDOW THAT ALLOWED WATER GO INTO FUSE BOX AND SHORT CIRCUIT WIRES. RESULTING IN SPEEDOMETER BE...

Dec 5, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, SPEEDOMETER STAYED AT ZERO. CONSUMER STATES ALL THE CONSOLE LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF. THE NEXT DAY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER STATES' THERE A CRACK IN FRONT WINDOW THAT ALLOWED WATER GO INTO FUSE BOX AND SHORT CIRCUIT WIRES. RESULTING IN SPEEDOMETER BE...

Dec 3, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT LOCKS IN VEHICLE ARE DEFECTED SAYS DEALER. CONSUMER STATES' THE ONLY WAY THE REAR PASSENGER CAN EXIT VEHICLE IS TO STICK HAND OUT OF THE WINDOW AND UNLOCK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 3, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT LOCKS IN VEHICLE ARE DEFECTED SAYS DEALER. CONSUMER STATES' THE ONLY WAY THE REAR PASSENGER CAN EXIT VEHICLE IS TO STICK HAND OUT OF THE WINDOW AND UNLOCK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

COLD ENGINE KNOCK CONTINUES AFTER TEN MINUTE WARM UP AND TEN MINUTE DRIVE TIME. CONTACTED FORD, NO HELP. DT

Nov 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

COLD ENGINE KNOCK CONTINUES AFTER TEN MINUTE WARM UP AND TEN MINUTE DRIVE TIME. CONTACTED FORD, NO HELP. DT

Nov 19, 2002 Suspension

PULLING THROUGH A PARKING LOT I FELT A BUMP. AFTER PASSING OVER THE "BUMP" I LOOKED BACK TO SEE MY SPARE TIRE SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT. THE END OF THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE BRACKET FOR THE TIRE TO BE HELD IN PLACE WAS FRAYED. THE PEICE WHICH HOLDS THE BRACKET WAS GONE. AFTER CALLING MY LOCAL FO...

Nov 19, 2002 Suspension

PULLING THROUGH A PARKING LOT I FELT A BUMP. AFTER PASSING OVER THE "BUMP" I LOOKED BACK TO SEE MY SPARE TIRE SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT. THE END OF THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE BRACKET FOR THE TIRE TO BE HELD IN PLACE WAS FRAYED. THE PEICE WHICH HOLDS THE BRACKET WAS GONE. AFTER CALLING MY LOCAL FO...

Nov 18, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING ASSEMBLY ALSO STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING ASSEMBLY BROKE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE STEERING ASSEMBLY TEAR OFF. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HIS HORN, THE AIR BAG, CRUISE CONTROL AND THE AIR BA...

Nov 18, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING ASSEMBLY ALSO STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING ASSEMBLY BROKE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE STEERING ASSEMBLY TEAR OFF. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HIS HORN, THE AIR BAG, CRUISE CONTROL AND THE AIR BA...

Nov 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other 104,000 mi

I HAVE A VERY NICE LETTER FOR YOU, BUT HOW DO I ATTACH IT. THERE ISN'T ENOUGH SPACE HERE! *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**769768

Nov 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other 104,000 mi

I HAVE A VERY NICE LETTER FOR YOU, BUT HOW DO I ATTACH IT. THERE ISN'T ENOUGH SPACE HERE! *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**769768

Oct 17, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP ON FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, WHICH RESULTS IN THE VEHICLE NOT DRIVING AT FASTER THEN 10-15 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER

Oct 17, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP ON FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, WHICH RESULTS IN THE VEHICLE NOT DRIVING AT FASTER THEN 10-15 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER

Sep 27, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR AXLE TRAC BAR BRACKET SEPARATED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 27, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR AXLE TRAC BAR BRACKET SEPARATED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Aug 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, BRAKE LINE CRACKED AND STARTED TO LEAK FLUID. IT WAS HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FLUID SPRAYED INTO THE CYLINDER, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES. *SLC

Aug 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, BRAKE LINE CRACKED AND STARTED TO LEAK FLUID. IT WAS HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FLUID SPRAYED INTO THE CYLINDER, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES. *SLC

Jul 23, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL BOUNCE. CONTACTED DEALER. THIS WAS A RESULT OF THE TIE ROD HAVING TOO MUCH PLAY. *AK *SCC

Jul 23, 2002 Suspension

DURING A VEHICLE STATE INSPECTION CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT LOWER BALL JOINT HAD WORN OUT.*AK

Jul 23, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL BOUNCE. CONTACTED DEALER. THIS WAS A RESULT OF THE TIE ROD HAVING TOO MUCH PLAY. *AK *SCC

Jul 23, 2002 Suspension

DURING A VEHICLE STATE INSPECTION CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT LOWER BALL JOINT HAD WORN OUT.*AK

Jul 1, 2002 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON HIGHWAY RIGHT FRONT STEERING ROD FELL OFF UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 1, 2002 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON HIGHWAY RIGHT FRONT STEERING ROD FELL OFF UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 28, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT OF GEAR. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, UNABLE TO GET IT OUT OF PARK ,AND WOULDN'T START.*AK

Jun 28, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT OF GEAR. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, UNABLE TO GET IT OUT OF PARK ,AND WOULDN'T START.*AK

Jun 25, 2002 Suspension

BOTH BOLTS ON SWAY BAR SUPPORT BRACKET WERE STRIPPED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 25, 2002 Suspension

BOTH BOLTS ON SWAY BAR SUPPORT BRACKET WERE STRIPPED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Interior Lighting

DOOR AJAR AND OVERHEAD LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE HAS STARTED WITHOUT ANY DOORS BEING OPENED.*AK THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME AND CONSUMERS DAUGHTER NEARLY FELL OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WASN'T SHUT. THE LIGHT WAS IGNORED BECAUSE IT IS ON ALL THE...

Jun 24, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR AJAR AND OVERHEAD LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE HAS STARTED WITHOUT ANY DOORS BEING OPENED.*AK THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME AND CONSUMERS DAUGHTER NEARLY FELL OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WASN'T SHUT. THE LIGHT WAS IGNORED BECAUSE IT IS ON ALL THE...

Jun 24, 2002 Structure

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AND PUTTING IT IN GEAR, DOOR SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK, BUT IT DOESN'T. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT HER DAUGHTER ALMOST FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS. *JG

Jun 24, 2002 Interior Lighting

DOOR AJAR AND OVERHEAD LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE HAS STARTED WITHOUT ANY DOORS BEING OPENED.*AK THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME AND CONSUMERS DAUGHTER NEARLY FELL OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WASN'T SHUT. THE LIGHT WAS IGNORED BECAUSE IT IS ON ALL THE...

Jun 24, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR AJAR AND OVERHEAD LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE HAS STARTED WITHOUT ANY DOORS BEING OPENED.*AK THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME AND CONSUMERS DAUGHTER NEARLY FELL OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WASN'T SHUT. THE LIGHT WAS IGNORED BECAUSE IT IS ON ALL THE...

Jun 24, 2002 Structure

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AND PUTTING IT IN GEAR, DOOR SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK, BUT IT DOESN'T. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT HER DAUGHTER ALMOST FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS. *JG

Jun 13, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD PROTECTION SAFETY LOCK ON THE DOOR WOULD SLIP DOWN INSIDE, AFTER THE DOOR HAS BEEN OPENED SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR NOT TO BE ABLE TO EXIT UNLESS THE DOOR WAS OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED OWNERS THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE.*AKJLG

Jun 13, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD PROTECTION SAFETY LOCK ON THE DOOR WOULD SLIP DOWN INSIDE, AFTER THE DOOR HAS BEEN OPENED SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR NOT TO BE ABLE TO EXIT UNLESS THE DOOR WAS OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED OWNERS THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE.*AKJLG

Jun 12, 2002 Suspension

PE 01 022/FRONT STABILIZER LINK: WHILE GETTING AN ALIGNMENT, TECHNICIAN INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RIGHT FRONT STABILIZER BAR WAS BROKEN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. *AK *SLC

Jun 12, 2002 Suspension

PE 01 022/FRONT STABILIZER LINK: WHILE GETTING AN ALIGNMENT, TECHNICIAN INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RIGHT FRONT STABILIZER BAR WAS BROKEN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. *AK *SLC

Jun 10, 2002 Steering

DRIVING WITH FAMILY IN CAR ,DOING 35 MPH WHEN I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE STEERING.YOU COULD SPIN THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY AROUND WITH NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHAT SO EVER. I WAS ABLE TO GRADUALLY STOP THE CAR , BUT IT STILL ROLL UP A CURB TO A COMPLETE STOP. NO ONE WAS HURT,I HAD TO HAVE IT...

Jun 10, 2002 Steering

DRIVING WITH FAMILY IN CAR ,DOING 35 MPH WHEN I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE STEERING.YOU COULD SPIN THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY AROUND WITH NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHAT SO EVER. I WAS ABLE TO GRADUALLY STOP THE CAR , BUT IT STILL ROLL UP A CURB TO A COMPLETE STOP. NO ONE WAS HURT,I HAD TO HAVE IT...

Jun 6, 2002 Steering

TIE ROD END SEPARATED AT THE KNUCKLE, CAUSING VIBRATION AND LEFT FRONT TIRE AND WHEEL TURNING IN AND MAKING THE VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. *AK

Jun 6, 2002 Steering

TIE ROD END SEPARATED AT THE KNUCKLE, CAUSING VIBRATION AND LEFT FRONT TIRE AND WHEEL TURNING IN AND MAKING THE VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. *AK

May 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC

May 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC

May 28, 2002 Suspension

FOUND STABILIZER BAR LINK MISSING ON RIGHT FRONT. UNKNOWN AS TO WHEN OR HOW IT FAILED EXCEPT THAT FRONT STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT CONTINUOUSLY SEVERAL MONTHS AGO.*AK

May 28, 2002 Suspension

FOUND STABILIZER BAR LINK MISSING ON RIGHT FRONT. UNKNOWN AS TO WHEN OR HOW IT FAILED EXCEPT THAT FRONT STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT CONTINUOUSLY SEVERAL MONTHS AGO.*AK

May 26, 2002 Steering Crash

AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN OFF A MAJOR PARKWAY IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY NY, WHERE WE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, I MADE A RIGHT TURN AT EXIT . AFTER PROCEEDING 25 FEET, A HORRIFIC NOISE WAS HEARD, THE CAR LOST STEERING ABILITY AND SHOOK AND BUCKED WILDLY. HIT A TREE ON ROADSIDE AND CAME TO REST. FOUND...

May 26, 2002 Suspension Crash

AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN OFF A MAJOR PARKWAY IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY NY, WHERE WE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, I MADE A RIGHT TURN AT EXIT . AFTER PROCEEDING 25 FEET, A HORRIFIC NOISE WAS HEARD, THE CAR LOST STEERING ABILITY AND SHOOK AND BUCKED WILDLY. HIT A TREE ON ROADSIDE AND CAME TO REST. FOUND...

May 26, 2002 Steering Crash

AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN OFF A MAJOR PARKWAY IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY NY, WHERE WE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, I MADE A RIGHT TURN AT EXIT . AFTER PROCEEDING 25 FEET, A HORRIFIC NOISE WAS HEARD, THE CAR LOST STEERING ABILITY AND SHOOK AND BUCKED WILDLY. HIT A TREE ON ROADSIDE AND CAME TO REST. FOUND...

May 26, 2002 Suspension Crash

AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN OFF A MAJOR PARKWAY IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY NY, WHERE WE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, I MADE A RIGHT TURN AT EXIT . AFTER PROCEEDING 25 FEET, A HORRIFIC NOISE WAS HEARD, THE CAR LOST STEERING ABILITY AND SHOOK AND BUCKED WILDLY. HIT A TREE ON ROADSIDE AND CAME TO REST. FOUND...

May 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS 7 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, THE DEALER CONTINUES TO EVADE THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE ROTORS EVERY 6 TO 8 THOUSAND MILES. SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS WHEN BRAKING AT SPEEDS FROM 60 MPH DOWN TO 50 MPH. *AK THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER...

May 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS 7 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, THE DEALER CONTINUES TO EVADE THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE ROTORS EVERY 6 TO 8 THOUSAND MILES. SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS WHEN BRAKING AT SPEEDS FROM 60 MPH DOWN TO 50 MPH. *AK THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER...

May 7, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS 7 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, THE DEALER CONTINUES TO EVADE THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE ROTORS EVERY 6 TO 8 THOUSAND MILES. SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS WHEN BRAKING AT SPEEDS FROM 60 MPH DOWN TO 50 MPH. *AK THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER...

May 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS 7 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, THE DEALER CONTINUES TO EVADE THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE ROTORS EVERY 6 TO 8 THOUSAND MILES. SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS WHEN BRAKING AT SPEEDS FROM 60 MPH DOWN TO 50 MPH. *AK THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER...

May 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS 7 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, THE DEALER CONTINUES TO EVADE THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE ROTORS EVERY 6 TO 8 THOUSAND MILES. SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS WHEN BRAKING AT SPEEDS FROM 60 MPH DOWN TO 50 MPH. *AK THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER...

May 7, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS 7 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, THE DEALER CONTINUES TO EVADE THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE ROTORS EVERY 6 TO 8 THOUSAND MILES. SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS WHEN BRAKING AT SPEEDS FROM 60 MPH DOWN TO 50 MPH. *AK THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER...

May 1, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER STATES THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON REAR DOORS OF VEHICLE LOCKS BY THEMSELVES WHERE NO ONE GET OUT. DEALER CONTACTED PLEASE ADD VIN.*JB

May 1, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER STATES THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON REAR DOORS OF VEHICLE LOCKS BY THEMSELVES WHERE NO ONE GET OUT. DEALER CONTACTED PLEASE ADD VIN.*JB

Apr 26, 2002 Equipment

I WAS DRIVING WHEN MY SPARE TIRE FELL OFF AND I FEEL THAT THE MATTER COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT HAPPEND. I ALSO HAVE A 9 MONTH OLD BABY THAT WAS IN THE TRUCK WHEN IT HAPPENED. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS FOR US AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT JUST KEEPS ...

Apr 26, 2002 Equipment

I WAS DRIVING WHEN MY SPARE TIRE FELL OFF AND I FEEL THAT THE MATTER COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT HAPPEND. I ALSO HAVE A 9 MONTH OLD BABY THAT WAS IN THE TRUCK WHEN IT HAPPENED. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS FOR US AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT JUST KEEPS ...

Apr 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AROUND 60 MPH VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT'S SHIFTING/ JERKS, THEN STALLS. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM, STATED THAT WATER WAS GETTING IN THE ENGINE. *AK

Apr 25, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL START ON ITS OWN, WITHOUT KEY BEING IN IGNITION. CONSUMER HAS DISCONNECTED BATTERY. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALERSHIP.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AROUND 60 MPH VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT'S SHIFTING/ JERKS, THEN STALLS. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM, STATED THAT WATER WAS GETTING IN THE ENGINE. *AK

Apr 25, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL START ON ITS OWN, WITHOUT KEY BEING IN IGNITION. CONSUMER HAS DISCONNECTED BATTERY. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALERSHIP.*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Steering

INNER TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. FIVE MONTH AGO, OUT TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. PROBLEM WAS DUE TO NO GREASE FITTING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Steering

INNER TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. FIVE MONTH AGO, OUT TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. PROBLEM WAS DUE TO NO GREASE FITTING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Steering

LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS BROKE OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM.*AKBOTH TIE RODS BROKE OFF BETWEEN 75 AND 85 K MILES. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OFF RAOD OR IN AN ACCIDENT, THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF FAILURE PR...

Apr 15, 2002 Steering

LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS BROKE OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM.*AKBOTH TIE RODS BROKE OFF BETWEEN 75 AND 85 K MILES. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OFF RAOD OR IN AN ACCIDENT, THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF FAILURE PR...

Apr 9, 2002 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WATER LEAKS AROUND WINDSHIELD, WHICH SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN MARYLAND AND HAD WINDSHIELD REPLACED, DEALER FOUND FUSE BOX HAD RUSTED. *TT

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WATER LEAKS AROUND WINDSHIELD, WHICH SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN MARYLAND AND HAD WINDSHIELD REPLACED, DEALER FOUND FUSE BOX HAD RUSTED. *TT

Apr 9, 2002 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WATER LEAKS AROUND WINDSHIELD, WHICH SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN MARYLAND AND HAD WINDSHIELD REPLACED, DEALER FOUND FUSE BOX HAD RUSTED. *TT

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WATER LEAKS AROUND WINDSHIELD, WHICH SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN MARYLAND AND HAD WINDSHIELD REPLACED, DEALER FOUND FUSE BOX HAD RUSTED. *TT

Mar 21, 2002 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL 96V252000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 96S60/REAR AXLE: VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING 70 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 21, 2002 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL 96V252000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 96S60/REAR AXLE: VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING 70 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 13, 2002 Power Train

VENT TUBE FROM DIFFERENTIAL IS LEAKING ONTO THE BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 13, 2002 Power Train

VENT TUBE FROM DIFFERENTIAL IS LEAKING ONTO THE BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS IN REVERSE, PARALLEL PARKING, THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK COLUMN. THE DAMAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXTENSIVE AND THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *YH

Mar 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS IN REVERSE, PARALLEL PARKING, THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK COLUMN. THE DAMAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXTENSIVE AND THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *YH

Mar 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS IN REVERSE, PARALLEL PARKING, THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK COLUMN. THE DAMAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXTENSIVE AND THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *YH

Mar 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS IN REVERSE, PARALLEL PARKING, THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK COLUMN. THE DAMAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXTENSIVE AND THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *YH

Mar 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE FOR PARALLEL PARKING, AS SHE TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE RACED, AND THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB AND SLAMMED INTO A COLUMN, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE A...

Mar 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE FOR PARALLEL PARKING, AS SHE TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE RACED, AND THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB AND SLAMMED INTO A COLUMN, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE A...

Mar 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE FOR PARALLEL PARKING, AS SHE TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE RACED, AND THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB AND SLAMMED INTO A COLUMN, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE A...

Mar 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE FOR PARALLEL PARKING, AS SHE TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE RACED, AND THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB AND SLAMMED INTO A COLUMN, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE A...

Feb 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE FOR PARALLEL PARKING. THE ACCELERATOR WAS TAPPED FOR MOMENTUM. THE ENGINE RACED, AND THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARD. APPLICAITON OF THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB AND SLAMMED INTO A COLUMN (INSURANCE ADJUSTER ESTIMATED SPEED AT 10...

Feb 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE FOR PARALLEL PARKING. THE ACCELERATOR WAS TAPPED FOR MOMENTUM. THE ENGINE RACED, AND THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARD. APPLICAITON OF THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB AND SLAMMED INTO A COLUMN (INSURANCE ADJUSTER ESTIMATED SPEED AT 10...

Feb 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHCILE HITTING A BRICK WALL. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. NLM

Feb 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHCILE HITTING A BRICK WALL. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. NLM

Feb 5, 2002 Electrical System

SHORTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RESULTED IN MISFUNCTIONING DOOR LOCKS (REPAIRED), ELECTRONIC 4WD (STILL MALFUNCTIONING) AND FAILURE OF INTERNAL DOME LIGHT TO TURN OFF. ALL OCCURRED WITHIN THE FIRST 12000 MILES. 4WD AND DOME LIGHT ARE STILL A PROBLEM.. DOME LIGHT MAKES VEHIVCLE DIFFICULT TO DRIVE A...

Feb 5, 2002 Electrical System

SHORTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RESULTED IN MISFUNCTIONING DOOR LOCKS (REPAIRED), ELECTRONIC 4WD (STILL MALFUNCTIONING) AND FAILURE OF INTERNAL DOME LIGHT TO TURN OFF. ALL OCCURRED WITHIN THE FIRST 12000 MILES. 4WD AND DOME LIGHT ARE STILL A PROBLEM.. DOME LIGHT MAKES VEHIVCLE DIFFICULT TO DRIVE A...

Jan 29, 2002 Steering

FAILURE WAS DUE TO DAMAGE ON LOCKING BOLT BETWEEN LINKAGE AND STEERING BOX.

Jan 29, 2002 Steering

FAILURE WAS DUE TO DAMAGE ON LOCKING BOLT BETWEEN LINKAGE AND STEERING BOX.

Jan 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AT 55 MPH. AFTER INSPECTING VEHICLE DEALER DETERMINED THERE WAS NO OIL IN ENGINE AND ONE ROD HAD BLOWN. DASH INDICATOR DID NOT SHOW LOW OIL PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS FOR THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK, CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM IS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINKS ON HIS VEHICLE, MANUFACTUERER DECLINED REQUEST. *TT

Jan 23, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS FOR THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK, CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM IS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINKS ON HIS VEHICLE, MANUFACTUERER DECLINED REQUEST. *TT

Jan 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AT 55 MPH. AFTER INSPECTING VEHICLE DEALER DETERMINED THERE WAS NO OIL IN ENGINE AND ONE ROD HAD BLOWN. DASH INDICATOR DID NOT SHOW LOW OIL PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS FOR THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK, CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM IS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINKS ON HIS VEHICLE, MANUFACTUERER DECLINED REQUEST. *TT

Jan 23, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS FOR THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK, CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM IS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINKS ON HIS VEHICLE, MANUFACTUERER DECLINED REQUEST. *TT

Jan 21, 2002 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 21, 2002 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 16, 2002 Suspension

THERES A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LINKAGE BROKE FROM STABLIZER BAR. *AK CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR ALIGNMENT AND DEALER TOLD HER THAT BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE VERY BAD AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT HER COST. *Y...

Jan 16, 2002 Suspension

THERES A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LINKAGE BROKE FROM STABLIZER BAR. *AK CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR ALIGNMENT AND DEALER TOLD HER THAT BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE VERY BAD AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT HER COST. *Y...

Jan 16, 2002 Suspension

THERES A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LINKAGE BROKE FROM STABLIZER BAR. *AK CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR ALIGNMENT AND DEALER TOLD HER THAT BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE VERY BAD AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT HER COST. *Y...

Jan 16, 2002 Suspension

THERES A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LINKAGE BROKE FROM STABLIZER BAR. *AK CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR ALIGNMENT AND DEALER TOLD HER THAT BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE VERY BAD AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT HER COST. *Y...

Jan 16, 2002 Suspension

THERES A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LINKAGE BROKE FROM STABLIZER BAR. *AK CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR ALIGNMENT AND DEALER TOLD HER THAT BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE VERY BAD AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT HER COST. *Y...

Jan 16, 2002 Suspension

THERES A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LINKAGE BROKE FROM STABLIZER BAR. *AK CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR ALIGNMENT AND DEALER TOLD HER THAT BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE VERY BAD AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT HER COST. *Y...

Jan 15, 2002 Equipment

AFTER SHE WAS IN THE PARKING LOT, THE SPARE TIRE CABLE WIRE BROKE, CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO FALL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. *AK *JB

Jan 15, 2002 Equipment

AFTER SHE WAS IN THE PARKING LOT, THE SPARE TIRE CABLE WIRE BROKE, CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO FALL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. *AK *JB

Jan 8, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING FRONT STABILIZER BAR AND BOLTS FELL OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC REPLACED STABILIZER BAR LINK.*AK

Jan 8, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING FRONT STABILIZER BAR AND BOLTS FELL OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC REPLACED STABILIZER BAR LINK.*AK

Dec 28, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING TIE ROD BROKE, PREVENTING ANY MOVEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 28, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING TIE ROD BROKE, PREVENTING ANY MOVEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER AUTO LEFT ROAD JUMPING CULVERTS AND LANDING FORCEFULLY IN A LARGE DITCH AT APPROX 50 MPH. VEHICLE SUFFERED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES INCLUDING FRONT DAMAGE. WRECK CAUSED DAMAGE TO STEERING COLUMN AND ENGINE. VEHICLE IS LOCATED AT BATES CUSTON COLLISI...

Dec 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER AUTO LEFT ROAD JUMPING CULVERTS AND LANDING FORCEFULLY IN A LARGE DITCH AT APPROX 50 MPH. VEHICLE SUFFERED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES INCLUDING FRONT DAMAGE. WRECK CAUSED DAMAGE TO STEERING COLUMN AND ENGINE. VEHICLE IS LOCATED AT BATES CUSTON COLLISI...

Dec 7, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 7, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 6, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING ON ROUGH ROADS OR MAKING A SHARP TURN IN ANY DIRECTION THERE IS A "CLUNKING" NOISE COMING FROM LEFT/ FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT STABILIZER BAR WAS DISCONNECTED. DEALERSHIP WAS EXAMINING VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMEN...

Dec 6, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING ON ROUGH ROADS OR MAKING A SHARP TURN IN ANY DIRECTION THERE IS A "CLUNKING" NOISE COMING FROM LEFT/ FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT STABILIZER BAR WAS DISCONNECTED. DEALERSHIP WAS EXAMINING VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMEN...

Dec 3, 2001 Suspension

NHTSA HAS AN ONGOING PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION SINCE JULY ON THIS ISSUE. THIS IS FOR 1997-1998 FORD EXPEDITIONS, THEY HAVE ALREADY RE-CALLED FORD EXPLORERS AND MOUNTAINEERS FOR THIS PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Dec 3, 2001 Suspension

NHTSA HAS AN ONGOING PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION SINCE JULY ON THIS ISSUE. THIS IS FOR 1997-1998 FORD EXPEDITIONS, THEY HAVE ALREADY RE-CALLED FORD EXPLORERS AND MOUNTAINEERS FOR THIS PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Nov 13, 2001 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR WAS DISCONNECTED ON RIGHT SIDE. RIGHT SIDE LINK MISSING AND LEFT SIDE WORN OUT. *AK

Nov 13, 2001 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR WAS DISCONNECTED ON RIGHT SIDE. RIGHT SIDE LINK MISSING AND LEFT SIDE WORN OUT. *AK

Nov 11, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 11, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 9, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 9, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 8, 2001 Tires

I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE EXPEDITION SINCE WE STARTED LEASING IT ON 3/30/00. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK IN NUMEROUS TIMES LETTNG THEM KNOW THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE. I EITHER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS FOUND. WELL, EVENTUALLY THINGS STARTED TO GO WRONG WITH IT. BALL JO...

Nov 8, 2001 Suspension

I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE EXPEDITION SINCE WE STARTED LEASING IT ON 3/30/00. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK IN NUMEROUS TIMES LETTNG THEM KNOW THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE. I EITHER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS FOUND. WELL, EVENTUALLY THINGS STARTED TO GO WRONG WITH IT. BALL JO...

Nov 8, 2001 Tires

I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE EXPEDITION SINCE WE STARTED LEASING IT ON 3/30/00. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK IN NUMEROUS TIMES LETTNG THEM KNOW THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE. I EITHER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS FOUND. WELL, EVENTUALLY THINGS STARTED TO GO WRONG WITH IT. BALL JO...

Nov 8, 2001 Suspension

I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE EXPEDITION SINCE WE STARTED LEASING IT ON 3/30/00. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK IN NUMEROUS TIMES LETTNG THEM KNOW THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE. I EITHER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS FOUND. WELL, EVENTUALLY THINGS STARTED TO GO WRONG WITH IT. BALL JO...

Nov 7, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 7, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 26, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE SWAYS LEFT TO RIGHT AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT BUSHINGS POPPED OFF. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AT THAT SHOP.*AK

Oct 26, 2001 Suspension

THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. CONSUMER LOOKED UNDERNEATH, AND NOTICED THAT LEFT SWAY BAR WAS BROKEN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 26, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE SWAYS LEFT TO RIGHT AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT BUSHINGS POPPED OFF. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AT THAT SHOP.*AK

Oct 26, 2001 Suspension

THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. CONSUMER LOOKED UNDERNEATH, AND NOTICED THAT LEFT SWAY BAR WAS BROKEN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 19, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING AND IT WAS RAINING, HEATER FAN AND RADIO WOULD TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD COME ON DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THERE WAS WATER IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. GEM MODULE(FUSE SYST...

Oct 19, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING AND IT WAS RAINING, HEATER FAN AND RADIO WOULD TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD COME ON DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THERE WAS WATER IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. GEM MODULE(FUSE SYST...

Oct 14, 2001 Suspension

IT TOOK SOME TIME BEFORE I COULD DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE SQUEAK BECAUSE IT WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE OEM PITMAN ARM IS A SEALED UNIT WITH INSUFFICENT LUBRICATION & NO PROVISION FOR LUBRICATION. THIS IS A STEERING COMPONENT & SHOULD BE RECALLED. ALL STEERING & SUSPENSION MOVING COMPONENTS ...

Oct 14, 2001 Visibility

SIDE MIRRORS CONTAIN EMBEDDED TURN INDICATORS. ASSEMBLY IS FAULTY CAUSING MIRROR TO BECOME UNUSABLE WHEN LIGHT SHINES DIRECTLY IN, I.E. WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. GLUE, ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS, ETC. BECOME VISIBLE THROUGH MIRRORED SURFACE. *AK

Oct 14, 2001 Suspension

IT TOOK SOME TIME BEFORE I COULD DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE SQUEAK BECAUSE IT WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE OEM PITMAN ARM IS A SEALED UNIT WITH INSUFFICENT LUBRICATION & NO PROVISION FOR LUBRICATION. THIS IS A STEERING COMPONENT & SHOULD BE RECALLED. ALL STEERING & SUSPENSION MOVING COMPONENTS ...

Oct 14, 2001 Visibility

SIDE MIRRORS CONTAIN EMBEDDED TURN INDICATORS. ASSEMBLY IS FAULTY CAUSING MIRROR TO BECOME UNUSABLE WHEN LIGHT SHINES DIRECTLY IN, I.E. WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. GLUE, ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS, ETC. BECOME VISIBLE THROUGH MIRRORED SURFACE. *AK

Oct 10, 2001 Steering

THE VEHICLE STARTED GROANING WHENEVER YOU TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER STATES HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS GREASE SMEARED AROUND SEVERAL LINKAGES, IN WHICH HE BELIEVES WAS A TEMPORARY FIX TO SELL THE VEHICLE.*YH

Oct 10, 2001 Steering

THE VEHICLE STARTED GROANING WHENEVER YOU TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER STATES HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS GREASE SMEARED AROUND SEVERAL LINKAGES, IN WHICH HE BELIEVES WAS A TEMPORARY FIX TO SELL THE VEHICLE.*YH

Oct 10, 2001 Steering

THE VEHICLE STARTED GROANING WHENEVER YOU TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER STATES HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS GREASE SMEARED AROUND SEVERAL LINKAGES, IN WHICH HE BELIEVES WAS A TEMPORARY FIX TO SELL THE VEHICLE.*YH

Oct 10, 2001 Steering

THE VEHICLE STARTED GROANING WHENEVER YOU TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER STATES HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS GREASE SMEARED AROUND SEVERAL LINKAGES, IN WHICH HE BELIEVES WAS A TEMPORARY FIX TO SELL THE VEHICLE.*YH

Oct 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I WENT TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS ON OUR 97 EXPEDITION WITH 71000 MILES, I CAME TO FIND OUT THAT BOTH FRONT ROTORS WHERE RUSTED TO THE WHEEL HUBS. I HAD TO SPEND AN ADDITIONAL $300 TO BUY NEW WHEEL HUBS.*AK

Oct 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I WENT TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS ON OUR 97 EXPEDITION WITH 71000 MILES, I CAME TO FIND OUT THAT BOTH FRONT ROTORS WHERE RUSTED TO THE WHEEL HUBS. I HAD TO SPEND AN ADDITIONAL $300 TO BUY NEW WHEEL HUBS.*AK

Oct 2, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 2, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 1, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND FLIPPED OVER. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY SAID THAT STABILIZER BAR BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 1, 2001 Suspension

DRIVERS SIDE SWAY BAR LINK HANGING, THE PASSENGER SIDE LINK IS MISSING COMPLETELY, REPLACE SWAY BAR LINK AND LUBE SWAY BAR BUSHING.

Oct 1, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND FLIPPED OVER. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY SAID THAT STABILIZER BAR BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 1, 2001 Suspension

DRIVERS SIDE SWAY BAR LINK HANGING, THE PASSENGER SIDE LINK IS MISSING COMPLETELY, REPLACE SWAY BAR LINK AND LUBE SWAY BAR BUSHING.

Sep 28, 2001 Wheels

WAS TRAVELING 65MPH, WHEN RIGHT REAR WHEEL JUST CAME OFF. VEHICLE HIT GROUND, HARD. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE HAD REAR END DAMAGE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT BOLTS ON WHEEL HAD BEEN SHEARED OFF. WOULD NEED TO REPLACE HUB ASS...

Sep 28, 2001 Wheels

WAS TRAVELING 65MPH, WHEN RIGHT REAR WHEEL JUST CAME OFF. VEHICLE HIT GROUND, HARD. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE HAD REAR END DAMAGE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT BOLTS ON WHEEL HAD BEEN SHEARED OFF. WOULD NEED TO REPLACE HUB ASS...

Sep 26, 2001 Suspension

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH FRONT END HAD SEVERE VIBRATION, AND THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE STOPPED BEFORE VIBRATION WOULD STOP. DEALERSHIP HAS LOOKED AT VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIO...

Sep 26, 2001 Suspension

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH FRONT END HAD SEVERE VIBRATION, AND THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE STOPPED BEFORE VIBRATION WOULD STOP. DEALERSHIP HAS LOOKED AT VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIO...

Sep 25, 2001 Suspension

HAVE HAD THE AIR SUSPENSION REPAIRED AS THE "CHECK SUSPENSION" LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ON. REQUIRED 3 TRIPS TO DEALERS BEFORE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. COST $255.50 TO HAVE THE AIR SPRING SOLE AND SOLENOID ASSY REPLACED AT RON HOPKINS FORD DEALER IN ELGIN, ILLINOIS. IS THIS COVERED ON A RECALL OR STILL UND...

Sep 25, 2001 Suspension

HAVE HAD THE AIR SUSPENSION REPAIRED AS THE "CHECK SUSPENSION" LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ON. REQUIRED 3 TRIPS TO DEALERS BEFORE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. COST $255.50 TO HAVE THE AIR SPRING SOLE AND SOLENOID ASSY REPLACED AT RON HOPKINS FORD DEALER IN ELGIN, ILLINOIS. IS THIS COVERED ON A RECALL OR STILL UND...

Sep 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS GOING 10-12MPH AND WHEN PULLING INTO HOME DRIVEWAY BOLT FROM CALIPER ASSEMBLY DROPPED OUT. THIS CAUSED ALUMINUM WHEEL TO EXPLODE. DEALER WAS CONCERNED REGARDING THIS INCIDENT.*AK

Sep 19, 2001 Wheels

VEHICLE WAS GOING 10-12MPH AND WHEN PULLING INTO HOME DRIVEWAY BOLT FROM CALIPER ASSEMBLY DROPPED OUT. THIS CAUSED ALUMINUM WHEEL TO EXPLODE. DEALER WAS CONCERNED REGARDING THIS INCIDENT.*AK

Sep 19, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING INNER TIE ROD FAILED AND SNAPPED APART, PREVENTING ANY MOVEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 19, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE INTERMITTENTLY STICKS AND LURCHES VEHICLE FORWARD. IT TAKES A LITTLE MORE PRESSURE TO ACCELERATE WHICH SOMETIMES MAKES VEHICLE GO FASTER THAN INTENDED. DEALER WAS INDIFFERENT TO SAFETY CONCERNS. *AK

Sep 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS GOING 10-12MPH AND WHEN PULLING INTO HOME DRIVEWAY BOLT FROM CALIPER ASSEMBLY DROPPED OUT. THIS CAUSED ALUMINUM WHEEL TO EXPLODE. DEALER WAS CONCERNED REGARDING THIS INCIDENT.*AK

Sep 19, 2001 Wheels

VEHICLE WAS GOING 10-12MPH AND WHEN PULLING INTO HOME DRIVEWAY BOLT FROM CALIPER ASSEMBLY DROPPED OUT. THIS CAUSED ALUMINUM WHEEL TO EXPLODE. DEALER WAS CONCERNED REGARDING THIS INCIDENT.*AK

Sep 19, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING INNER TIE ROD FAILED AND SNAPPED APART, PREVENTING ANY MOVEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 19, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE INTERMITTENTLY STICKS AND LURCHES VEHICLE FORWARD. IT TAKES A LITTLE MORE PRESSURE TO ACCELERATE WHICH SOMETIMES MAKES VEHICLE GO FASTER THAN INTENDED. DEALER WAS INDIFFERENT TO SAFETY CONCERNS. *AK

Sep 11, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH NOTICED STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING. CONSUMER CHECKED VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT STABLIZER BAR WAS MISSING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *TT

Sep 11, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH NOTICED STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING. CONSUMER CHECKED VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT STABLIZER BAR WAS MISSING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *TT

Sep 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 9, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 9, 2001 Suspension

BOTH FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS BROKEN CAUSING VEHICLE TO EXHIBIT EXTREME LEAN AND SWAY DURING CORNERING.*AK

Sep 9, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 9, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 9, 2001 Suspension

BOTH FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS BROKEN CAUSING VEHICLE TO EXHIBIT EXTREME LEAN AND SWAY DURING CORNERING.*AK

Sep 9, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 8, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 8, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 7, 2001 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN PARK WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND TOOK OFF, COLLIDING INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES. SHIFT LEVER WAS STILL IN PARK POSITION AFTER VEHICLE HAD STOPPED.*AK THE OTHER TWO VEHICLES WERE TOTALED, MANUFACTURER STATED THEY HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITES REGARDING THIS INCIDENT. *E...

Sep 7, 2001 Suspension

PE 01 022/FRONT SABILIZER LINK FAILURE: NOTICED NOISE WHEN PARKING, AND WHENEVER A TURN WAS BEING MADE, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH BARS WERE BROKEN. DEALER MADE REPAIRS AT CONSUMERS COST. *AK *SLC

Sep 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON, RPM'S ARE AT 0.5 AND WHEN I COME TO A NEAR OR COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MIDAS, THERE WERE 3 OTHER EXPEDITIONS, SAME YEAR AND NEAR MILEAGE AS MINE WITH THE EXACT PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 7, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON, RPM'S ARE AT 0.5 AND WHEN I COME TO A NEAR OR COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MIDAS, THERE WERE 3 OTHER EXPEDITIONS, SAME YEAR AND NEAR MILEAGE AS MINE WITH THE EXACT PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 7, 2001 Suspension

THERE WAS NO FORE-WARNING OF THIS BREAK IN SUSPENSION. WITHOUT A DOUBT IF I HAD NOT JUST GOTTEN OFF THE HIGHWAY MY SISTER AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN A ROLLOVER!!! THE DEALER WOULD NOT TAKE A COMPLAINT TO FORD AND GAVE ME A HARD TIME ABOUT FIXING IT SINCE I DID NOT PURCHASE THE CAR IN CONNECTI...

Sep 7, 2001 Suspension

I NOTICED NHTSA NEWS RELEASE OF 9/4/01 REGARDING 1997 FORD EXPEDITION STABILIZER FAILURES AND I THOUGHT I WOULD SUBMIT MY FAILURE. BOTH FRONT STABILIZER LINKS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER, THE DAY BEFORE I BEGAN A 3000 MILE TRIP IN WINTER FROM MICHIGAN TO IDAHO AND BACK. DEALER SAID STABILIZER ARM BROK...

Sep 7, 2001 Suspension

I READ AN ARTICLE IN THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR SUPPORTS. WHEN I GOT HOME TODAY, I LOOKED AT MINE AND NOTICED THAT BOTH THE FRONT BAR SUPPORTS ARE BROKEN AWAY FROM THE BAR. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG THIS HAS BEEN LIKE THIS, BUT I...

Sep 7, 2001 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN PARK WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND TOOK OFF, COLLIDING INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES. SHIFT LEVER WAS STILL IN PARK POSITION AFTER VEHICLE HAD STOPPED.*AK THE OTHER TWO VEHICLES WERE TOTALED, MANUFACTURER STATED THEY HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITES REGARDING THIS INCIDENT. *E...

Sep 7, 2001 Suspension

PE 01 022/FRONT SABILIZER LINK FAILURE: NOTICED NOISE WHEN PARKING, AND WHENEVER A TURN WAS BEING MADE, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH BARS WERE BROKEN. DEALER MADE REPAIRS AT CONSUMERS COST. *AK *SLC

Sep 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON, RPM'S ARE AT 0.5 AND WHEN I COME TO A NEAR OR COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MIDAS, THERE WERE 3 OTHER EXPEDITIONS, SAME YEAR AND NEAR MILEAGE AS MINE WITH THE EXACT PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 7, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON, RPM'S ARE AT 0.5 AND WHEN I COME TO A NEAR OR COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MIDAS, THERE WERE 3 OTHER EXPEDITIONS, SAME YEAR AND NEAR MILEAGE AS MINE WITH THE EXACT PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 7, 2001 Suspension

THERE WAS NO FORE-WARNING OF THIS BREAK IN SUSPENSION. WITHOUT A DOUBT IF I HAD NOT JUST GOTTEN OFF THE HIGHWAY MY SISTER AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN A ROLLOVER!!! THE DEALER WOULD NOT TAKE A COMPLAINT TO FORD AND GAVE ME A HARD TIME ABOUT FIXING IT SINCE I DID NOT PURCHASE THE CAR IN CONNECTI...

Sep 7, 2001 Suspension

I NOTICED NHTSA NEWS RELEASE OF 9/4/01 REGARDING 1997 FORD EXPEDITION STABILIZER FAILURES AND I THOUGHT I WOULD SUBMIT MY FAILURE. BOTH FRONT STABILIZER LINKS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER, THE DAY BEFORE I BEGAN A 3000 MILE TRIP IN WINTER FROM MICHIGAN TO IDAHO AND BACK. DEALER SAID STABILIZER ARM BROK...

Sep 7, 2001 Suspension

I READ AN ARTICLE IN THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR SUPPORTS. WHEN I GOT HOME TODAY, I LOOKED AT MINE AND NOTICED THAT BOTH THE FRONT BAR SUPPORTS ARE BROKEN AWAY FROM THE BAR. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG THIS HAS BEEN LIKE THIS, BUT I...

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

BOLTS IN STABALIZER BAR AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHEN VEHICLE WENT OVER A POTHOLE AT 20MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

BOLTS IN STABALIZER BAR AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHEN VEHICLE WENT OVER A POTHOLE AT 20MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Wheels

LUGS: NUTS KEEP LOOSENING AND CAUSING WHEELS TO ALMOST FALL OFF. STUDS: LUGS: NUTS LOOSEN UP JUST BY DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME FOR THE SAME REPAIR.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND NOISES. DEALERS DETERMINED THAT PITMAN ARM AND STABILIZER BAR HAD CRACKED. REPAIRS HAVE YET TO BE MADE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND NOISES. DEALERS DETERMINED THAT PITMAN ARM AND STABILIZER BAR HAD CRACKED. REPAIRS HAVE YET TO BE MADE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR END LINKS WERE BROKEN IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES DURING 2000 C.Y. ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF OVER $1600.00. THE "LUBE-FOR-LIFE" DESIGN FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS A FARCE. THEY WERE RUSTED A...

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR END LINKS WERE BROKEN IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES DURING 2000 C.Y. ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF OVER $1600.00. THE "LUBE-FOR-LIFE" DESIGN FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS A FARCE. THEY WERE RUSTED A...

Sep 6, 2001 Steering

STABILIZER BAR END LINKS WERE BROKEN IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES DURING 2000 C.Y. ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF OVER $1600.00. THE "LUBE-FOR-LIFE" DESIGN FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS A FARCE. THEY WERE RUSTED A...

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

AFTER READING THE NEWS ABOUT NHTSA INVESTIGATING STABALIZER BAR LINKS ON 1997-1998 FORD EXPEDITIONS I JACKED MINE UP AND FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE LINK CONNECTOR COMPLETELY MISSING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER AND SHOWED THEM THE ARTICLE. THEY SAID THE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER A RECALL AND I WO...

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

HEAVY VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT STRONGLY EVEN AFTER ALIGNMENT SERVICE.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

BOLT ON FRONT END SWAY BAR DISENGAGED. *AK

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

BOLTS IN STABALIZER BAR AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHEN VEHICLE WENT OVER A POTHOLE AT 20MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

BOLTS IN STABALIZER BAR AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHEN VEHICLE WENT OVER A POTHOLE AT 20MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Wheels

LUGS: NUTS KEEP LOOSENING AND CAUSING WHEELS TO ALMOST FALL OFF. STUDS: LUGS: NUTS LOOSEN UP JUST BY DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME FOR THE SAME REPAIR.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND NOISES. DEALERS DETERMINED THAT PITMAN ARM AND STABILIZER BAR HAD CRACKED. REPAIRS HAVE YET TO BE MADE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND NOISES. DEALERS DETERMINED THAT PITMAN ARM AND STABILIZER BAR HAD CRACKED. REPAIRS HAVE YET TO BE MADE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR END LINKS WERE BROKEN IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES DURING 2000 C.Y. ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF OVER $1600.00. THE "LUBE-FOR-LIFE" DESIGN FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS A FARCE. THEY WERE RUSTED A...

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR END LINKS WERE BROKEN IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES DURING 2000 C.Y. ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF OVER $1600.00. THE "LUBE-FOR-LIFE" DESIGN FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS A FARCE. THEY WERE RUSTED A...

Sep 6, 2001 Steering

STABILIZER BAR END LINKS WERE BROKEN IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES DURING 2000 C.Y. ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF OVER $1600.00. THE "LUBE-FOR-LIFE" DESIGN FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS A FARCE. THEY WERE RUSTED A...

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

AFTER READING THE NEWS ABOUT NHTSA INVESTIGATING STABALIZER BAR LINKS ON 1997-1998 FORD EXPEDITIONS I JACKED MINE UP AND FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE LINK CONNECTOR COMPLETELY MISSING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER AND SHOWED THEM THE ARTICLE. THEY SAID THE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER A RECALL AND I WO...

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

HEAVY VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT STRONGLY EVEN AFTER ALIGNMENT SERVICE.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

BOLT ON FRONT END SWAY BAR DISENGAGED. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 HEARD FUNNY NOISE ON THE BOTTOM. PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT DRIVER'S SIDE STABLIZER BAR WAS GONE. VEHICLE SHOOK ALOT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT FORD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR A ROUTINE CHECK. WHILE UP ON LIFT, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE LINKS ON LEFT SIDE WAS BROKEN, AND OTHER SIDE WAS JUST HANGING DOWN. WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES FRONT OF VEHICLE WOULD GO DOWN. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION BY NHTSA ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK THE FRONT ST...

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

STABLIZER LINKAGE WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO CONTROL ARM FELL DOWN. CONSUMER SAW LINKAGE HANGING DOWN UNDER CHASSIS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED STABILIZER LINKAGE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

WHEN MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS THERE IS A CLICKING TINGING NOISE LIKE METAL HITTING AGAINST SOMETHING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE REPLACING BRAKE PADS, NOTICED THE STABILIZER BARS ON BOTH SIDES WERE NOT ATTACHED TO THE FRAME ON TOP OF THE BARS. LINK BOLTS ON BOTH SIDES ARE GONE.VERY DANGEROUS. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

WHILE REPLACING BRAKE PADS, NOTICED THE STABILIZER BARS ON BOTH SIDES WERE NOT ATTACHED TO THE FRAME ON TOP OF THE BARS. LINK BOLTS ON BOTH SIDES ARE GONE.VERY DANGEROUS. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

MY FRONT SUPENSION WAS MAKING BAD SQUEAKING NOISE BUT THEIR IS NO GREASE FITTING ON THE DRIVER SIDE SO THAT YOU CAN GREASE IT. SO I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO WILLOBY FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SUPENSION ARM OR SOMETHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVEN'T HAD IT REPLACED YET. WOULD IT BE IN MY BEST INTRES...

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING STARTED FEELING ODD AND I STARTED TO HEAR SOME NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE FORD REPAIR SHOP SAID THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK HAD FALLEN OFF SOMEHOW.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

EXPEDITION FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO BOTH SWAY BAR LINKS BROKEN. CHECKED WITH FORD AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON EXPEDITION FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

BOTH SWAY BAR END LINKS FAILED-- RIGHT IN 3/01 AND THE LEFT JUST FAILED IN 8/01. HANDLING GOES BAD WITH EXCESS FRONT BODY ROLL. DESIGN IS POOR WITH A SINGLE LONG BOLT THAT IS OVER STRESSED AND CORRODES, THEN FAILS. IT IS NOT EASY FOR THE AVERAGE CONSUMER TO EVEN DETECT THAT IT HAPPENED UNLESS YOU GE...

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 HEARD FUNNY NOISE ON THE BOTTOM. PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT DRIVER'S SIDE STABLIZER BAR WAS GONE. VEHICLE SHOOK ALOT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT FORD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR A ROUTINE CHECK. WHILE UP ON LIFT, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE LINKS ON LEFT SIDE WAS BROKEN, AND OTHER SIDE WAS JUST HANGING DOWN. WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES FRONT OF VEHICLE WOULD GO DOWN. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION BY NHTSA ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK THE FRONT ST...

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

STABLIZER LINKAGE WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO CONTROL ARM FELL DOWN. CONSUMER SAW LINKAGE HANGING DOWN UNDER CHASSIS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED STABILIZER LINKAGE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

WHEN MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS THERE IS A CLICKING TINGING NOISE LIKE METAL HITTING AGAINST SOMETHING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE REPLACING BRAKE PADS, NOTICED THE STABILIZER BARS ON BOTH SIDES WERE NOT ATTACHED TO THE FRAME ON TOP OF THE BARS. LINK BOLTS ON BOTH SIDES ARE GONE.VERY DANGEROUS. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

WHILE REPLACING BRAKE PADS, NOTICED THE STABILIZER BARS ON BOTH SIDES WERE NOT ATTACHED TO THE FRAME ON TOP OF THE BARS. LINK BOLTS ON BOTH SIDES ARE GONE.VERY DANGEROUS. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

MY FRONT SUPENSION WAS MAKING BAD SQUEAKING NOISE BUT THEIR IS NO GREASE FITTING ON THE DRIVER SIDE SO THAT YOU CAN GREASE IT. SO I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO WILLOBY FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SUPENSION ARM OR SOMETHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVEN'T HAD IT REPLACED YET. WOULD IT BE IN MY BEST INTRES...

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING STARTED FEELING ODD AND I STARTED TO HEAR SOME NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE FORD REPAIR SHOP SAID THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK HAD FALLEN OFF SOMEHOW.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

EXPEDITION FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO BOTH SWAY BAR LINKS BROKEN. CHECKED WITH FORD AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON EXPEDITION FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Suspension

BOTH SWAY BAR END LINKS FAILED-- RIGHT IN 3/01 AND THE LEFT JUST FAILED IN 8/01. HANDLING GOES BAD WITH EXCESS FRONT BODY ROLL. DESIGN IS POOR WITH A SINGLE LONG BOLT THAT IS OVER STRESSED AND CORRODES, THEN FAILS. IT IS NOT EASY FOR THE AVERAGE CONSUMER TO EVEN DETECT THAT IT HAPPENED UNLESS YOU GE...

Sep 4, 2001 Power Train

DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL 97V171000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CABLE ASSEMBLY. DEALER INSISTED THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE ALRERADY DONE. CONSUMER STATED THAT PROBLEM MENTIONED IN RECALL WAS THE SAME THAT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS EXPIERENCING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.*A...

Sep 4, 2001 Power Train

DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL 97V171000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CABLE ASSEMBLY. DEALER INSISTED THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE ALRERADY DONE. CONSUMER STATED THAT PROBLEM MENTIONED IN RECALL WAS THE SAME THAT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS EXPIERENCING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.*A...

Aug 28, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING STEERING GEAR BOX COMPLETELY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY OR PULL TO LEFT OR RIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 28, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING STEERING GEAR BOX COMPLETELY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY OR PULL TO LEFT OR RIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, AND FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND FOUND OUT THAT ABS UNIT WAS NOT PREFORMING.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS NEVER ANY KIND OF WARNING PRIOR OR AFTER INCIDENT. *SLC

Aug 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, AND FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND FOUND OUT THAT ABS UNIT WAS NOT PREFORMING.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS NEVER ANY KIND OF WARNING PRIOR OR AFTER INCIDENT. *SLC

Aug 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, AND FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND FOUND OUT THAT ABS UNIT WAS NOT PREFORMING.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS NEVER ANY KIND OF WARNING PRIOR OR AFTER INCIDENT. *SLC

Aug 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, AND FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND FOUND OUT THAT ABS UNIT WAS NOT PREFORMING.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS NEVER ANY KIND OF WARNING PRIOR OR AFTER INCIDENT. *SLC

Aug 13, 2001 Power Train

VEHICKLES STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SORED IN TH GEM MODULE. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Power Train

VEHICKLES STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SORED IN TH GEM MODULE. *AK

Aug 10, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE LEAVING A BALLGAME ON 7/8/01 - SPEED APPROX. 10-20 MPH WE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. LUCKILY THE SPEED WAS SLOW AND MY HUSBAND WHO WAS DRIVING ONLY SUSTAINED SOME PAINFUL BRUISING ON HIS ARM. WE CONTACTED THE FORD CONSUMER DEPARTMENT AND WERE TOLD IT HAD TO ...

Aug 10, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE LEAVING A BALLGAME ON 7/8/01 - SPEED APPROX. 10-20 MPH WE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. LUCKILY THE SPEED WAS SLOW AND MY HUSBAND WHO WAS DRIVING ONLY SUSTAINED SOME PAINFUL BRUISING ON HIS ARM. WE CONTACTED THE FORD CONSUMER DEPARTMENT AND WERE TOLD IT HAD TO ...

Aug 10, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE LEAVING A BALLGAME ON 7/8/01 - SPEED APPROX. 10-20 MPH WE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. LUCKILY THE SPEED WAS SLOW AND MY HUSBAND WHO WAS DRIVING ONLY SUSTAINED SOME PAINFUL BRUISING ON HIS ARM. WE CONTACTED THE FORD CONSUMER DEPARTMENT AND WERE TOLD IT HAD TO ...

Aug 10, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE LEAVING A BALLGAME ON 7/8/01 - SPEED APPROX. 10-20 MPH WE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. LUCKILY THE SPEED WAS SLOW AND MY HUSBAND WHO WAS DRIVING ONLY SUSTAINED SOME PAINFUL BRUISING ON HIS ARM. WE CONTACTED THE FORD CONSUMER DEPARTMENT AND WERE TOLD IT HAD TO ...

Aug 8, 2001 Tires Crash

THEY HAVE NOT FIX MY TRUCK AND I'M HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS CONTACT THEM I'M IN THE MILITARY AND DUE TO TRANSFER TO JAX, FL AND MY TRUCK STILL IS NOT FIX, THEY WANT ME TO HAVE A EXPERT LOOK AT THE TIRE AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR AND EXPERT SO THEY TOLD ME I HAVE 45 DAYS BEFORE THE DROP MY FILE....

Aug 8, 2001 Tires Crash

THEY HAVE NOT FIX MY TRUCK AND I'M HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS CONTACT THEM I'M IN THE MILITARY AND DUE TO TRANSFER TO JAX, FL AND MY TRUCK STILL IS NOT FIX, THEY WANT ME TO HAVE A EXPERT LOOK AT THE TIRE AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR AND EXPERT SO THEY TOLD ME I HAVE 45 DAYS BEFORE THE DROP MY FILE....

Aug 8, 2001 Tires Crash

THEY HAVE NOT FIX MY TRUCK AND I'M HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS CONTACT THEM I'M IN THE MILITARY AND DUE TO TRANSFER TO JAX, FL AND MY TRUCK STILL IS NOT FIX, THEY WANT ME TO HAVE A EXPERT LOOK AT THE TIRE AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR AND EXPERT SO THEY TOLD ME I HAVE 45 DAYS BEFORE THE DROP MY FILE....

Aug 8, 2001 Tires Crash

THEY HAVE NOT FIX MY TRUCK AND I'M HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS CONTACT THEM I'M IN THE MILITARY AND DUE TO TRANSFER TO JAX, FL AND MY TRUCK STILL IS NOT FIX, THEY WANT ME TO HAVE A EXPERT LOOK AT THE TIRE AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR AND EXPERT SO THEY TOLD ME I HAVE 45 DAYS BEFORE THE DROP MY FILE....

Aug 7, 2001 Equipment

THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE SNAPPED AND THE TIRE FELL. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PASTURE BUT I MAKE MANY TRIPS THRU CHICAGO ON THE INTERSTATE. I WONDER IF THIS IS A FLAWED DESIGN OR IF THERE IS SOMETHING I CAN DO TO INSURE THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN IN TRAFFIC. I DON'T KNOW ...

Aug 7, 2001 Equipment

THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE SNAPPED AND THE TIRE FELL. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PASTURE BUT I MAKE MANY TRIPS THRU CHICAGO ON THE INTERSTATE. I WONDER IF THIS IS A FLAWED DESIGN OR IF THERE IS SOMETHING I CAN DO TO INSURE THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN IN TRAFFIC. I DON'T KNOW ...

Aug 7, 2001 Equipment

THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE SNAPPED AND THE TIRE FELL. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PASTURE BUT I MAKE MANY TRIPS THRU CHICAGO ON THE INTERSTATE. I WONDER IF THIS IS A FLAWED DESIGN OR IF THERE IS SOMETHING I CAN DO TO INSURE THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN IN TRAFFIC. I DON'T KNOW ...

Aug 7, 2001 Equipment

THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE SNAPPED AND THE TIRE FELL. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PASTURE BUT I MAKE MANY TRIPS THRU CHICAGO ON THE INTERSTATE. I WONDER IF THIS IS A FLAWED DESIGN OR IF THERE IS SOMETHING I CAN DO TO INSURE THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN IN TRAFFIC. I DON'T KNOW ...

Aug 6, 2001 Steering

THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE DRIVE FORWARD OR REVERSE BECAUSE THE LEFT INNER TIE ROD END HAD FALLEN OFF, IPON EXAMINATION OF THE TIE ROD END THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO BOLT OR ANY OTHER MECHANISM TO HOLD THE TWO PARTS TOGETHER, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN.

Aug 6, 2001 Steering

THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE DRIVE FORWARD OR REVERSE BECAUSE THE LEFT INNER TIE ROD END HAD FALLEN OFF, IPON EXAMINATION OF THE TIE ROD END THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO BOLT OR ANY OTHER MECHANISM TO HOLD THE TWO PARTS TOGETHER, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN.

Aug 6, 2001 Steering

THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE DRIVE FORWARD OR REVERSE BECAUSE THE LEFT INNER TIE ROD END HAD FALLEN OFF, IPON EXAMINATION OF THE TIE ROD END THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO BOLT OR ANY OTHER MECHANISM TO HOLD THE TWO PARTS TOGETHER, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN.

Aug 6, 2001 Steering

THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE DRIVE FORWARD OR REVERSE BECAUSE THE LEFT INNER TIE ROD END HAD FALLEN OFF, IPON EXAMINATION OF THE TIE ROD END THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO BOLT OR ANY OTHER MECHANISM TO HOLD THE TWO PARTS TOGETHER, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN.

Jul 13, 2001 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS WINDSHEILD WASHERS AND WIPERS HAS FAILED 5 TIMES IN LESS THAN 5 YEARS AND THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE IS THE INABILITY TO ACTIVATE THE WASHER SYSTEM. AT ANY GIVEN TIME, IF THE WINDSHEILD BECOMES FOULED, I DO NOT KNOW IF I WILL BE ABLE TO CLEAN IT OR IF MY VISIO...

Jul 13, 2001 Visibility

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS WINDSHEILD WASHERS AND WIPERS HAS FAILED 5 TIMES IN LESS THAN 5 YEARS AND THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE IS THE INABILITY TO ACTIVATE THE WASHER SYSTEM. AT ANY GIVEN TIME, IF THE WINDSHEILD BECOMES FOULED, I DO NOT KNOW IF I WILL BE ABLE TO CLEAN IT OR IF MY VISIO...

Jul 13, 2001 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS WINDSHEILD WASHERS AND WIPERS HAS FAILED 5 TIMES IN LESS THAN 5 YEARS AND THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE IS THE INABILITY TO ACTIVATE THE WASHER SYSTEM. AT ANY GIVEN TIME, IF THE WINDSHEILD BECOMES FOULED, I DO NOT KNOW IF I WILL BE ABLE TO CLEAN IT OR IF MY VISIO...

Jul 13, 2001 Visibility

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS WINDSHEILD WASHERS AND WIPERS HAS FAILED 5 TIMES IN LESS THAN 5 YEARS AND THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE IS THE INABILITY TO ACTIVATE THE WASHER SYSTEM. AT ANY GIVEN TIME, IF THE WINDSHEILD BECOMES FOULED, I DO NOT KNOW IF I WILL BE ABLE TO CLEAN IT OR IF MY VISIO...

Jul 12, 2001 Equipment

WHILE WIFE WAS DRIVING ON ROAD NOTICED SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN OF VEHICLE. THEN, FOUND OUT THAT STEEL CABLE BROKE WITHOUT ANY SIGNS OF RUST.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Equipment

WHILE WIFE WAS DRIVING ON ROAD NOTICED SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN OF VEHICLE. THEN, FOUND OUT THAT STEEL CABLE BROKE WITHOUT ANY SIGNS OF RUST.*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SWAY BAR. SWAY BAR HAS BOLTS ON EACH SIDE BROKE. NOTHING WAS HOLDING SWAY BAR IN PLACE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOUND THE FRONT END HIGH SPEED ANTI SWAY BAR LINKS WERE COMPLETELY MISSING. *SLC

Jul 10, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SWAY BAR. SWAY BAR HAS BOLTS ON EACH SIDE BROKE. NOTHING WAS HOLDING SWAY BAR IN PLACE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOUND THE FRONT END HIGH SPEED ANTI SWAY BAR LINKS WERE COMPLETELY MISSING. *SLC

Jun 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACTS LIKE BACK IS INDEPENDENT FROM FRONT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE BUCKS AND DRAGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR, REAR SWAY BAR LINK, FORWARD DRIVE SHAFT AND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACTS LIKE BACK IS INDEPENDENT FROM FRONT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE BUCKS AND DRAGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR, REAR SWAY BAR LINK, FORWARD DRIVE SHAFT AND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Suspension

WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACTS LIKE BACK IS INDEPENDENT FROM FRONT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE BUCKS AND DRAGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR, REAR SWAY BAR LINK, FORWARD DRIVE SHAFT AND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Power Train

WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACTS LIKE BACK IS INDEPENDENT FROM FRONT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE BUCKS AND DRAGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR, REAR SWAY BAR LINK, FORWARD DRIVE SHAFT AND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACTS LIKE BACK IS INDEPENDENT FROM FRONT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE BUCKS AND DRAGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR, REAR SWAY BAR LINK, FORWARD DRIVE SHAFT AND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACTS LIKE BACK IS INDEPENDENT FROM FRONT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE BUCKS AND DRAGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR, REAR SWAY BAR LINK, FORWARD DRIVE SHAFT AND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Suspension

WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACTS LIKE BACK IS INDEPENDENT FROM FRONT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE BUCKS AND DRAGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR, REAR SWAY BAR LINK, FORWARD DRIVE SHAFT AND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Power Train

WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACTS LIKE BACK IS INDEPENDENT FROM FRONT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE BUCKS AND DRAGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR, REAR SWAY BAR LINK, FORWARD DRIVE SHAFT AND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 27, 2001 Tires

TIRE FAILURE, CAUSING IMMEDIATE DEFLATION WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TIRES ROTATED AND SERVICED 3 DAYS BEFORE FAILURE. SUSPECT POSSIBLE DEFECT WITH TIRES. ALL FOUR TIRES SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED AND STILL IN POSSESSION, IF NEEDED. *AK (TIRESIZE: P265/70R17)

Jun 27, 2001 Tires

TIRE FAILURE, CAUSING IMMEDIATE DEFLATION WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TIRES ROTATED AND SERVICED 3 DAYS BEFORE FAILURE. SUSPECT POSSIBLE DEFECT WITH TIRES. ALL FOUR TIRES SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED AND STILL IN POSSESSION, IF NEEDED. *AK (TIRESIZE: P265/70R17)

Jun 25, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN SPARE TIRE WAS ROLLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE HAD SNAPPED. *AK

Jun 25, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN SPARE TIRE WAS ROLLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE HAD SNAPPED. *AK

Jun 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

REAR ENDED WHILE SITTNG STILL AND WAS HIT AT 45 MPH. AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN HE RAN ME INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND SHOVED MY BUMP[ER UNDER 3 INCHES. ALSO THE FRONT SEAT BROKE BACKWARD ON IMPACT THIS WAS SECOND TIME.

Jun 7, 2001 Seats Crash

REAR ENDED WHILE SITTNG STILL AND WAS HIT AT 45 MPH. AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN HE RAN ME INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND SHOVED MY BUMP[ER UNDER 3 INCHES. ALSO THE FRONT SEAT BROKE BACKWARD ON IMPACT THIS WAS SECOND TIME.

Jun 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

REAR ENDED WHILE SITTNG STILL AND WAS HIT AT 45 MPH. AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN HE RAN ME INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND SHOVED MY BUMP[ER UNDER 3 INCHES. ALSO THE FRONT SEAT BROKE BACKWARD ON IMPACT THIS WAS SECOND TIME.

Jun 7, 2001 Seats Crash

REAR ENDED WHILE SITTNG STILL AND WAS HIT AT 45 MPH. AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN HE RAN ME INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND SHOVED MY BUMP[ER UNDER 3 INCHES. ALSO THE FRONT SEAT BROKE BACKWARD ON IMPACT THIS WAS SECOND TIME.

Jun 1, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT'S GOING TO STALL OUT WHEN ITS IDLING TOO LONG AT STOP LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. HAS HAPPENED SO FAR 5 TIMES. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, EACH TIME MECHANIC REPLACED A COIL PACK. LIGHT WOULD GO O...

Jun 1, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT'S GOING TO STALL OUT WHEN ITS IDLING TOO LONG AT STOP LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. HAS HAPPENED SO FAR 5 TIMES. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, EACH TIME MECHANIC REPLACED A COIL PACK. LIGHT WOULD GO O...

Jun 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT'S GOING TO STALL OUT WHEN ITS IDLING TOO LONG AT STOP LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. HAS HAPPENED SO FAR 5 TIMES. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, EACH TIME MECHANIC REPLACED A COIL PACK. LIGHT WOULD GO O...

Jun 1, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT'S GOING TO STALL OUT WHEN ITS IDLING TOO LONG AT STOP LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. HAS HAPPENED SO FAR 5 TIMES. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, EACH TIME MECHANIC REPLACED A COIL PACK. LIGHT WOULD GO O...

Jun 1, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT'S GOING TO STALL OUT WHEN ITS IDLING TOO LONG AT STOP LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. HAS HAPPENED SO FAR 5 TIMES. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, EACH TIME MECHANIC REPLACED A COIL PACK. LIGHT WOULD GO O...

Jun 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT'S GOING TO STALL OUT WHEN ITS IDLING TOO LONG AT STOP LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. HAS HAPPENED SO FAR 5 TIMES. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, EACH TIME MECHANIC REPLACED A COIL PACK. LIGHT WOULD GO O...

May 31, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CRANK CASE STARTED TO LEAK FLUID. WHEEL WELL WAS BEING COATED WITH FLUID. HAD CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE KNEW THE PROBLEM. HAD A FIX FOR PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL ISSUED. *AK THE CRANKCASE BLEED VALVE WAS MOVED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DIFF...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CRANK CASE STARTED TO LEAK FLUID. WHEEL WELL WAS BEING COATED WITH FLUID. HAD CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE KNEW THE PROBLEM. HAD A FIX FOR PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL ISSUED. *AK THE CRANKCASE BLEED VALVE WAS MOVED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DIFF...

May 31, 2001 Exterior Lighting

FOIL BACKING OF MIRROR I PEELING, BUBBLING. THIS DOES NOT PROVIDE A REFLECTION FOR VIEWING. ALL MAKES FROM 1997-1999 FORD VEHICLES THAT HAVE THE FLASHER BUILT IN THE MIRROR ARE EXPERIENCING THIS AND FORD ONLY REPLACES UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

May 31, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CRANK CASE STARTED TO LEAK FLUID. WHEEL WELL WAS BEING COATED WITH FLUID. HAD CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE KNEW THE PROBLEM. HAD A FIX FOR PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL ISSUED. *AK THE CRANKCASE BLEED VALVE WAS MOVED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DIFF...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CRANK CASE STARTED TO LEAK FLUID. WHEEL WELL WAS BEING COATED WITH FLUID. HAD CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE KNEW THE PROBLEM. HAD A FIX FOR PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL ISSUED. *AK THE CRANKCASE BLEED VALVE WAS MOVED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DIFF...

May 31, 2001 Exterior Lighting

FOIL BACKING OF MIRROR I PEELING, BUBBLING. THIS DOES NOT PROVIDE A REFLECTION FOR VIEWING. ALL MAKES FROM 1997-1999 FORD VEHICLES THAT HAVE THE FLASHER BUILT IN THE MIRROR ARE EXPERIENCING THIS AND FORD ONLY REPLACES UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

May 23, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WHEN COMING TO A STOP DUE TO TRANSMISSION SENSOR. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.*AK

May 23, 2001 Tires

THE LEFT REAR AND RIGHT FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P265/70R17). NLM

May 23, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WHEN COMING TO A STOP DUE TO TRANSMISSION SENSOR. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.*AK

May 23, 2001 Tires

THE LEFT REAR AND RIGHT FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P265/70R17). NLM

May 21, 2001 Tires

CABLE THAT BINDS UP SPARE TIRE FAILS TO RELEASE SPARE TIRE FOR USE. DESIGN WAS VERY FLAWED.*AK CONSUMER STATES HE BOUGHT DESIGN FLAW TO THE ATTENTION OF FORD, THEY PULLED THE PART FROM THE PARTS BIN FOR THE 2001 EXPEDITION AND IT WAS EXACTLY THE SAME AS CONSUMER'S VEHICLE.*JB

May 21, 2001 Tires

CABLE THAT BINDS UP SPARE TIRE FAILS TO RELEASE SPARE TIRE FOR USE. DESIGN WAS VERY FLAWED.*AK CONSUMER STATES HE BOUGHT DESIGN FLAW TO THE ATTENTION OF FORD, THEY PULLED THE PART FROM THE PARTS BIN FOR THE 2001 EXPEDITION AND IT WAS EXACTLY THE SAME AS CONSUMER'S VEHICLE.*JB

May 18, 2001 Power Train

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND BLINKS WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED UP AND GOES ABOVE A CERTAIN MILEAGE. VEHICLE DOESN'T ACCELERATE AS BEFORE, IT FEELS SLUGGISH. FORD HAD NO SUGGESTIONS,AND THERE IS NO RECALL FOR PROBLEM.*AK *JB

May 18, 2001 Power Train

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND BLINKS WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED UP AND GOES ABOVE A CERTAIN MILEAGE. VEHICLE DOESN'T ACCELERATE AS BEFORE, IT FEELS SLUGGISH. FORD HAD NO SUGGESTIONS,AND THERE IS NO RECALL FOR PROBLEM.*AK *JB

May 16, 2001 Wheels

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND NOTICED THAT REAR DRIVING SIDE WHEEL AND RIM CAME OFF. HE WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC ASKED CONSUMER IF A RECALL WAS DONE ON THIS VEHICLE. DEFECT STILL THERE.*AK

May 16, 2001 Wheels

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND NOTICED THAT REAR DRIVING SIDE WHEEL AND RIM CAME OFF. HE WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC ASKED CONSUMER IF A RECALL WAS DONE ON THIS VEHICLE. DEFECT STILL THERE.*AK

May 15, 2001 Steering

I'VE HAD TWO TIE ROD BREAK SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. (I WASN'T SURE OF THE DATE, SO I MADE ONE UP ON THE QUESTIONAIRE. I CAN FIND OUT IF NEEDED. IT WAS IN 1999 BUT I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT DATE THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED)THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WE WERE DRIVING AROU...

May 15, 2001 Steering

I'VE HAD TWO TIE ROD BREAK SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. (I WASN'T SURE OF THE DATE, SO I MADE ONE UP ON THE QUESTIONAIRE. I CAN FIND OUT IF NEEDED. IT WAS IN 1999 BUT I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT DATE THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED)THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WE WERE DRIVING AROU...

May 14, 2001 Power Train

ODOMETER FAILED. *AK

May 14, 2001 Power Train

ODOMETER FAILED. *AK

May 11, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON DIRT ROAD 30%. CABLE FRAYS AND BREAKS NEAR GROMMET, ORIGINALLY AT 55,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 75,000. TIRE SIZE WAS 245-75-R16.*AK

May 11, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON DIRT ROAD 30%. CABLE FRAYS AND BREAKS NEAR GROMMET, ORIGINALLY AT 55,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 75,000. TIRE SIZE WAS 245-75-R16.*AK

May 8, 2001 Steering

EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND STEERING WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH DUE TO FAILURE OF POWER STEERING PUMP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 8, 2001 Steering

EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND STEERING WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH DUE TO FAILURE OF POWER STEERING PUMP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 2, 2001 Power Train

WHEN KEY IS BETWEEN OFF AND ON SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF PARK AND EMERGENCY BRAKE CANNOT STOP VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 2, 2001 Parking Brake

WHEN KEY IS BETWEEN OFF AND ON SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF PARK AND EMERGENCY BRAKE CANNOT STOP VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 2, 2001 Visibility

BOTH DOOR REARVIEW MIRRORS HAD TO BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO BACKING PEELING OFF, MAKING MIRRORS USELESS. AT THIS TIME, BACKING WAS PEELING AGAIN. CONSUMER FELT HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO HAVE THESE MIRRORS REPLACED EVERY 2 YEARS.*AK *SLC

May 2, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ALL 4 TIRES' TREAD WAS CRACKING, AND STEEL WIRES WERE SHOWING. FIRESTONE PRORATED WITH SAME TYPE WILDERNESS AT. 3 OF THE TIRES HAD 8 30 SECONDS, AND 1 HAD 4 30 SECONDS. TIRES SIZE 255/70R16 ON 1997, FORD, EXPEDITION. *AK

May 2, 2001 Power Train

WHEN KEY IS BETWEEN OFF AND ON SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF PARK AND EMERGENCY BRAKE CANNOT STOP VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 2, 2001 Parking Brake

WHEN KEY IS BETWEEN OFF AND ON SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF PARK AND EMERGENCY BRAKE CANNOT STOP VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 2, 2001 Visibility

BOTH DOOR REARVIEW MIRRORS HAD TO BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO BACKING PEELING OFF, MAKING MIRRORS USELESS. AT THIS TIME, BACKING WAS PEELING AGAIN. CONSUMER FELT HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO HAVE THESE MIRRORS REPLACED EVERY 2 YEARS.*AK *SLC

May 2, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ALL 4 TIRES' TREAD WAS CRACKING, AND STEEL WIRES WERE SHOWING. FIRESTONE PRORATED WITH SAME TYPE WILDERNESS AT. 3 OF THE TIRES HAD 8 30 SECONDS, AND 1 HAD 4 30 SECONDS. TIRES SIZE 255/70R16 ON 1997, FORD, EXPEDITION. *AK

May 1, 2001 Structure

CABLE AND HOUSING BROKE JUST FORWARD OF FIRE WALL. POSSIBLE LIFE THREATENING INCIDENT.*AK

May 1, 2001 Structure

CABLE AND HOUSING BROKE JUST FORWARD OF FIRE WALL. POSSIBLE LIFE THREATENING INCIDENT.*AK

Apr 23, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TOTAL STEERING LOSS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND SAID THAT STEERING SHAFT HAD SHEARED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD A DESIGN DEFECT. IT COST THE CONSUMER OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR REPAIER, WHICH THE MANUFACTURER DECLI...

Apr 23, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TOTAL STEERING LOSS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND SAID THAT STEERING SHAFT HAD SHEARED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD A DESIGN DEFECT. IT COST THE CONSUMER OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR REPAIER, WHICH THE MANUFACTURER DECLI...

Apr 20, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 20-30 MPH STEERING FROZE. CONSUMER HAD A VERY HARD TIME GETTING VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND CAUSE, STATED TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER.*AK

Apr 20, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 20-30 MPH STEERING FROZE. CONSUMER HAD A VERY HARD TIME GETTING VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND CAUSE, STATED TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Visibility

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE NOT USABLE. THESE ARE REPLACEMENTS THE FIRST SET FAILED AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF. IT SEEMS THAT THE MIRRORS DESIGNED FOR MY MODEL EXPEDITION HAVE A MAXIMUM TWO YEAR LIFE. FORD SAYS NO DEFECT, COME TAKE A LOOK AT MY SECOND SET OF MIRRORS ON A FOUR YEAR OLD VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Visibility

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE NOT USABLE. THESE ARE REPLACEMENTS THE FIRST SET FAILED AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF. IT SEEMS THAT THE MIRRORS DESIGNED FOR MY MODEL EXPEDITION HAVE A MAXIMUM TWO YEAR LIFE. FORD SAYS NO DEFECT, COME TAKE A LOOK AT MY SECOND SET OF MIRRORS ON A FOUR YEAR OLD VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS KICKS IN ON DRY PAVEMENT, AND VEHICLE WON'T STOP ON ICE OR SNOW. CONSUMER ONCE ALMOST REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS KICKS IN ON DRY PAVEMENT, AND VEHICLE WON'T STOP ON ICE OR SNOW. CONSUMER ONCE ALMOST REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 9, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR 1 HOUR+ AND THE RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS ALSO STAY ON. BEEN BACK TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND STILL NO SOLUTIONS.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Interior Lighting

THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR 1 HOUR+ AND THE RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS ALSO STAY ON. BEEN BACK TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND STILL NO SOLUTIONS.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD "NO BRAKES" ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. WHEN WE TOOK IT IN TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 10-7-98, WE WERE TOLD BECAUSE THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, WE HAVE NO PROBLEM. WHEN IT WAS TAKEN IN ON 1-27-99 TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP THEY CALLED THE MANUFACTUR...

Apr 9, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR 1 HOUR+ AND THE RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS ALSO STAY ON. BEEN BACK TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND STILL NO SOLUTIONS.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Interior Lighting

THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR 1 HOUR+ AND THE RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS ALSO STAY ON. BEEN BACK TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND STILL NO SOLUTIONS.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD "NO BRAKES" ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. WHEN WE TOOK IT IN TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 10-7-98, WE WERE TOLD BECAUSE THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, WE HAVE NO PROBLEM. WHEN IT WAS TAKEN IN ON 1-27-99 TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP THEY CALLED THE MANUFACTUR...

Apr 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

FROM A PARKING SPACE AT A STRIP MALL I BACKED INTO A 3' CONCRETE POLE, WHEN I APPLIED MY FOOT TO THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE , THE VEHICLE SPED OFF AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR. NO AMOUNT OF PUMPING THE BRAKES DID ANY GOOD. I HIT TWO OTHER CARS, TOOK OUT A BRICK COLUMN AND DIDN'T S...

Apr 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FROM A PARKING SPACE AT A STRIP MALL I BACKED INTO A 3' CONCRETE POLE, WHEN I APPLIED MY FOOT TO THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE , THE VEHICLE SPED OFF AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR. NO AMOUNT OF PUMPING THE BRAKES DID ANY GOOD. I HIT TWO OTHER CARS, TOOK OUT A BRICK COLUMN AND DIDN'T S...

Apr 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

FROM A PARKING SPACE AT A STRIP MALL I BACKED INTO A 3' CONCRETE POLE, WHEN I APPLIED MY FOOT TO THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE , THE VEHICLE SPED OFF AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR. NO AMOUNT OF PUMPING THE BRAKES DID ANY GOOD. I HIT TWO OTHER CARS, TOOK OUT A BRICK COLUMN AND DIDN'T S...

Apr 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FROM A PARKING SPACE AT A STRIP MALL I BACKED INTO A 3' CONCRETE POLE, WHEN I APPLIED MY FOOT TO THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE , THE VEHICLE SPED OFF AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR. NO AMOUNT OF PUMPING THE BRAKES DID ANY GOOD. I HIT TWO OTHER CARS, TOOK OUT A BRICK COLUMN AND DIDN'T S...

Apr 4, 2001 Suspension

INDEPENDENT FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL NFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 4, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH HEARD A SNAP AND VEHICLE FRONT END SUNK DOWN. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND THEY SAID IT WAS TORSION BAR. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Suspension

INDEPENDENT FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL NFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 4, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH HEARD A SNAP AND VEHICLE FRONT END SUNK DOWN. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND THEY SAID IT WAS TORSION BAR. *AK

Apr 3, 2001 Wheels

A HIGH-END AFTER MARKET WHEEL SPLIT OPEN -WITH NO ABUSE. CO. SAYS NOT COVERED BY 2ND OWNER/SEEK KNOWLEDGE OF OTHER FAILURES OF THIS MFGR. TOO IMPORTANT OF A PIECE OF EQUIP. TO IGNORE. HOW MANY OTHER DEFECTS?*AK

Apr 3, 2001 Wheels

A HIGH-END AFTER MARKET WHEEL SPLIT OPEN -WITH NO ABUSE. CO. SAYS NOT COVERED BY 2ND OWNER/SEEK KNOWLEDGE OF OTHER FAILURES OF THIS MFGR. TOO IMPORTANT OF A PIECE OF EQUIP. TO IGNORE. HOW MANY OTHER DEFECTS?*AK

Mar 29, 2001 Wheels

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH IN MIDDLE LANE AND MOVED TO RIGHT AFTER HEARING SOMETHING BUCKLING FROM PASSENGER'S FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER WAS TURNING ON TO EXIT RAMP AND TIRE CAME OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THEY FOUND THAT NUTS: BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF. CONSUMER'S INSURANCE ADJUSTER HAD NEVER SEEN ...

Mar 29, 2001 Wheels

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH IN MIDDLE LANE AND MOVED TO RIGHT AFTER HEARING SOMETHING BUCKLING FROM PASSENGER'S FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER WAS TURNING ON TO EXIT RAMP AND TIRE CAME OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THEY FOUND THAT NUTS: BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF. CONSUMER'S INSURANCE ADJUSTER HAD NEVER SEEN ...

Mar 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FUEL DELIVERY PROBLEM WHICH AFFECTED THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND HESITATE. NLM

Mar 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FUEL DELIVERY PROBLEM WHICH AFFECTED THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND HESITATE. NLM

Mar 11, 2001 Electrical System Crash Fire

DUE TO ICY ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SLID OFF THE ROAD, IMPACTING THE PASSENGER SIDE AT A POINT BETWEEN THE FRONT FENDER AND FRONT DOOR. A FIRE STARTED IMMEDIATELY AT POINT OF IMPACT, UNDER THE HOOD. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE, ONLY TO NOTICE THAT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. SHE REACHED BACK...

Mar 11, 2001 Suspension

THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE SWAY BAR IN PLACE ON THE FRONT OF MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION BROKE OFF COMPLETELY. HAD I BEEN DRIVING ON A FREEWAY OR AROUND A CORNER I FEEL THAT I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED MY FORD DEALER FOR REPAIRS.*AK

Mar 11, 2001 Electrical System Crash Fire

DUE TO ICY ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SLID OFF THE ROAD, IMPACTING THE PASSENGER SIDE AT A POINT BETWEEN THE FRONT FENDER AND FRONT DOOR. A FIRE STARTED IMMEDIATELY AT POINT OF IMPACT, UNDER THE HOOD. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE, ONLY TO NOTICE THAT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. SHE REACHED BACK...

Mar 11, 2001 Suspension

THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE SWAY BAR IN PLACE ON THE FRONT OF MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION BROKE OFF COMPLETELY. HAD I BEEN DRIVING ON A FREEWAY OR AROUND A CORNER I FEEL THAT I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED MY FORD DEALER FOR REPAIRS.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL PULSATES AND THEN GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE AND NOTICED LACK OF STEERING CONTROL. DELAER FOUND PITMAN ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED. FORD WAS NOT CONCERNED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE, CLAIMED THAT THIS PART WAS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Suspension

SWAY BAR LINK HAD BROKEN AND WAS JUST HANGING FROM VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL PULSATES AND THEN GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE AND NOTICED LACK OF STEERING CONTROL. DELAER FOUND PITMAN ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED. FORD WAS NOT CONCERNED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE, CLAIMED THAT THIS PART WAS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Suspension

SWAY BAR LINK HAD BROKEN AND WAS JUST HANGING FROM VEHICLE.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Visibility

THE FIREWALL HEATER HOSE CONNECTORS IN THE AREA OF THE #4 COIL PACK ON MANY EXPEDITION WITH THE 5.4L V-8 WILL LEAK HOT COOLANT ON THE #4 CYLINDER COIL PACK. THIS WILL LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF THIS COIL PACK. FAILURE OF THIS COIL PACK CAUSES A SEVERVE ENGINE MISS AND LOSS OF PERFORMANCE. FAILURE ON HIG...

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FIREWALL HEATER HOSE CONNECTORS IN THE AREA OF THE #4 COIL PACK ON MANY EXPEDITION WITH THE 5.4L V-8 WILL LEAK HOT COOLANT ON THE #4 CYLINDER COIL PACK. THIS WILL LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF THIS COIL PACK. FAILURE OF THIS COIL PACK CAUSES A SEVERVE ENGINE MISS AND LOSS OF PERFORMANCE. FAILURE ON HIG...

Feb 28, 2001 Electrical System

COIL PACK DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM OF THESE VEHICLES. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Visibility

THE FIREWALL HEATER HOSE CONNECTORS IN THE AREA OF THE #4 COIL PACK ON MANY EXPEDITION WITH THE 5.4L V-8 WILL LEAK HOT COOLANT ON THE #4 CYLINDER COIL PACK. THIS WILL LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF THIS COIL PACK. FAILURE OF THIS COIL PACK CAUSES A SEVERVE ENGINE MISS AND LOSS OF PERFORMANCE. FAILURE ON HIG...

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FIREWALL HEATER HOSE CONNECTORS IN THE AREA OF THE #4 COIL PACK ON MANY EXPEDITION WITH THE 5.4L V-8 WILL LEAK HOT COOLANT ON THE #4 CYLINDER COIL PACK. THIS WILL LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF THIS COIL PACK. FAILURE OF THIS COIL PACK CAUSES A SEVERVE ENGINE MISS AND LOSS OF PERFORMANCE. FAILURE ON HIG...

Feb 28, 2001 Electrical System

COIL PACK DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM OF THESE VEHICLES. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP AT LOW SPEED FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED IN TWO PIECES, CAUSING T SUPENSION TO COLLAPSE. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Suspension

BOLTS FOR FRONT SUSPENSION SWAY BAR KEEP SHREADING OFF WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD SAFETY LOCK WOULD ENGAGE BY ITSELF AND CAUSE DOORS NOT TO OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT NOT TO BE ABLE TO OPEN BOTH REAR DOORS FROM INSIDE IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. *YH

Feb 23, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP AT LOW SPEED FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED IN TWO PIECES, CAUSING T SUPENSION TO COLLAPSE. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Suspension

BOLTS FOR FRONT SUSPENSION SWAY BAR KEEP SHREADING OFF WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD SAFETY LOCK WOULD ENGAGE BY ITSELF AND CAUSE DOORS NOT TO OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT NOT TO BE ABLE TO OPEN BOTH REAR DOORS FROM INSIDE IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. *YH

Feb 21, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE AT CUSTOMER EXPENSE. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED. CAP CAME COMPLETELY OFF FROM THE SIDEWALLS.*AK (TIRESIZE: P255/70R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Feb 21, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE AT CUSTOMER EXPENSE. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED. CAP CAME COMPLETELY OFF FROM THE SIDEWALLS.*AK (TIRESIZE: P255/70R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Feb 14, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH TRIED TO CHANGE TO FREEWAY AND RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAD FOUND OUT THAT BOLTS WERE RUSTED IN BACK OF IT, AND REST OF TIRES WERE IN SAME CONDITION.*AK

Feb 14, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE, WENT TO DEALER WHO FOUND THAT TIE ROD END WAS BREAKING, REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Feb 14, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH TRIED TO CHANGE TO FREEWAY AND RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAD FOUND OUT THAT BOLTS WERE RUSTED IN BACK OF IT, AND REST OF TIRES WERE IN SAME CONDITION.*AK

Feb 14, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE, WENT TO DEALER WHO FOUND THAT TIE ROD END WAS BREAKING, REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL UNIT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE TO SLOW DOWN FOR AN EXIT. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED MOTOR THREE TIMES.*AK

Feb 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL UNIT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE TO SLOW DOWN FOR AN EXIT. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED MOTOR THREE TIMES.*AK

Feb 9, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL UNIT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE TO SLOW DOWN FOR AN EXIT. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED MOTOR THREE TIMES.*AK

Feb 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL UNIT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE TO SLOW DOWN FOR AN EXIT. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED MOTOR THREE TIMES.*AK

Feb 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS STAYING IN BELOW FREEZING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND PART OF ENGINE FAILED. ENGINE SKIPS/SHAKES, AND RUNS HARD. VEHICLE IS DRIVEABLE. FORD SAYS IT'S BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS 4.5 TECTRON ENGINE, ALL EXPEDITIONS HAVE THIS MODEL. *AK

Feb 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS STAYING IN BELOW FREEZING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND PART OF ENGINE FAILED. ENGINE SKIPS/SHAKES, AND RUNS HARD. VEHICLE IS DRIVEABLE. FORD SAYS IT'S BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS 4.5 TECTRON ENGINE, ALL EXPEDITIONS HAVE THIS MODEL. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED 2 FOUR INCH LONG CREVICES IN THE TREAD OF THE TIRE, 1 SIXTEEN INCH LONG CREVICES ACROSS AND ALONG THE TIRE TREAD (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P225/70R16). NLM

Feb 6, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED 2 FOUR INCH LONG CREVICES IN THE TREAD OF THE TIRE, 1 SIXTEEN INCH LONG CREVICES ACROSS AND ALONG THE TIRE TREAD (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P225/70R16). NLM

Jan 30, 2001 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS HAVE FALLEN OUT , CAUSING STEERING TO BE MISCALCULATED. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jan 30, 2001 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS HAVE FALLEN OUT , CAUSING STEERING TO BE MISCALCULATED. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jan 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BEGAN MAKING NOISE; SLOWED TO PULL OFF ROAD; ENGINE STOPPED AND WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD. OIL PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO DESPITE RECENT OIL CHANGE AND FULL READING ON THE OIL. DEALER SAID ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UNKNOWN ORGIN OR CAUSE OF SEIZURE. ALL MILEAGE ON VEHICL...

Jan 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BEGAN MAKING NOISE; SLOWED TO PULL OFF ROAD; ENGINE STOPPED AND WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD. OIL PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO DESPITE RECENT OIL CHANGE AND FULL READING ON THE OIL. DEALER SAID ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UNKNOWN ORGIN OR CAUSE OF SEIZURE. ALL MILEAGE ON VEHICL...

Jan 25, 2001 Visibility

MECHANIC SAID FORD CHANGED DESIGN BECAUSE OF FAULTING PLACEMENT OF THE VENT. FORD SAID THEY WOULD HAVE REPLACED IF MILEAGE WAS UNDER 50K AND I WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER. *AK

Jan 25, 2001 Visibility

MECHANIC SAID FORD CHANGED DESIGN BECAUSE OF FAULTING PLACEMENT OF THE VENT. FORD SAID THEY WOULD HAVE REPLACED IF MILEAGE WAS UNDER 50K AND I WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR PIN HAS BROKEN ON BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENER'S SIDES. ALSO, PROBLEM WAS SIMILAR TO PROBLEM THAT WAS RECALLED FOR FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR PIN HAS BROKEN ON BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENER'S SIDES. ALSO, PROBLEM WAS SIMILAR TO PROBLEM THAT WAS RECALLED FOR FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Electrical System

SOMETIMES THE SYSTEM FLUTTERS BETWEEN ON AND OFF. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Electrical System

SOMETIMES THE SYSTEM FLUTTERS BETWEEN ON AND OFF. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING OUTER TIE ROD BROKE AND CAUSED TIRE TO TOW, AND OTHER TIRE IS JUST GOING STRIAGHT. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING OUTER TIE ROD BROKE AND CAUSED TIRE TO TOW, AND OTHER TIRE IS JUST GOING STRIAGHT. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Electrical System

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO DEALER FOR NON WORKING RADIO. AFTER 3RD TIME DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. COULD SMELL RUBBER & PLASTIC. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED WOULD NEED TO REWIRE & THEN REGROUND THE WIRES. HAD ALSO CLAIMED PENNY IN RADIO CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORT. ...

Jan 2, 2001 Electrical System

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO DEALER FOR NON WORKING RADIO. AFTER 3RD TIME DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. COULD SMELL RUBBER & PLASTIC. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED WOULD NEED TO REWIRE & THEN REGROUND THE WIRES. HAD ALSO CLAIMED PENNY IN RADIO CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORT. ...

Jan 2, 2001 Steering

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO DEALER FOR NON WORKING RADIO. AFTER 3RD TIME DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. COULD SMELL RUBBER & PLASTIC. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED WOULD NEED TO REWIRE & THEN REGROUND THE WIRES. HAD ALSO CLAIMED PENNY IN RADIO CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORT. ...

Jan 2, 2001 Equipment

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO DEALER FOR NON WORKING RADIO. AFTER 3RD TIME DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. COULD SMELL RUBBER & PLASTIC. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED WOULD NEED TO REWIRE & THEN REGROUND THE WIRES. HAD ALSO CLAIMED PENNY IN RADIO CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORT. ...

Jan 2, 2001 Electrical System

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO DEALER FOR NON WORKING RADIO. AFTER 3RD TIME DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. COULD SMELL RUBBER & PLASTIC. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED WOULD NEED TO REWIRE & THEN REGROUND THE WIRES. HAD ALSO CLAIMED PENNY IN RADIO CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORT. ...

Jan 2, 2001 Electrical System

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO DEALER FOR NON WORKING RADIO. AFTER 3RD TIME DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. COULD SMELL RUBBER & PLASTIC. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED WOULD NEED TO REWIRE & THEN REGROUND THE WIRES. HAD ALSO CLAIMED PENNY IN RADIO CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORT. ...

Jan 2, 2001 Steering

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO DEALER FOR NON WORKING RADIO. AFTER 3RD TIME DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. COULD SMELL RUBBER & PLASTIC. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED WOULD NEED TO REWIRE & THEN REGROUND THE WIRES. HAD ALSO CLAIMED PENNY IN RADIO CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORT. ...

Jan 2, 2001 Equipment

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO DEALER FOR NON WORKING RADIO. AFTER 3RD TIME DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. COULD SMELL RUBBER & PLASTIC. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED WOULD NEED TO REWIRE & THEN REGROUND THE WIRES. HAD ALSO CLAIMED PENNY IN RADIO CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORT. ...

Dec 27, 2000 Suspension

FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS KEEP BREAKING AND DISAPPEARING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY , AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Suspension

FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS KEEP BREAKING AND DISAPPEARING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY , AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Suspension

FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS KEEP BREAKING AND DISAPPEARING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY , AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Suspension

FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS KEEP BREAKING AND DISAPPEARING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY , AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR CHILD LOCKS ON BOTH SIDES SET THEMSELVES TO LOCK POSITION, THE DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Dec 26, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR CHILD LOCKS ON BOTH SIDES SET THEMSELVES TO LOCK POSITION, THE DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Dec 20, 2000 Suspension

FRONT END BEGAN MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THIS WAS DUE TO A BAD FRONT SWAY BAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Suspension

FRONT END BEGAN MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THIS WAS DUE TO A BAD FRONT SWAY BAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THAT DIFFERENTIAL VENT IS BUILDING UP PRESSURE, AND CAUSING OIL TO SPILL INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH IS CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WAS PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS FROM MANUFACTURER FOR CORRECTING PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*...

Dec 12, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THAT DIFFERENTIAL VENT IS BUILDING UP PRESSURE, AND CAUSING OIL TO SPILL INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH IS CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WAS PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS FROM MANUFACTURER FOR CORRECTING PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*...

Dec 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FROM DATE OF PURCHASE THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH ABS. ABS BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED 4 TIMES. WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH OR LESS AND APPLYING BRAKES, LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FROM DATE OF PURCHASE THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH ABS. ABS BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED 4 TIMES. WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH OR LESS AND APPLYING BRAKES, LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. *AK

Dec 7, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING WENT OUT. CONSUMER SAID IT TOOK ALL HIS/HER STRENGTH TO TURN WHEEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.

Dec 7, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING WENT OUT. CONSUMER SAID IT TOOK ALL HIS/HER STRENGTH TO TURN WHEEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.

Dec 1, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOORS KEEP GOING INTO CHILD'S LOCK MODE. *AK THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS IN AUTOMATICALY AND PAUSES DANGER DURING EMERGENCY. *YH

Dec 1, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE HAD BEEN VIBRATING AT SPEEDS OVER 60 MPH, LEFT FRONT BOLT IN STABILIZER BAR WAS BROKEN. REPLACED BOLT, AND VIBRATING STOPPED. ALSO, VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE MORE STABLE WHEN WINDY. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65-70 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED, AND ALL LIGHT ON DASHBOARD WERE ON/OFF. DRIVING OFF THE ROAD HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION SWITCH. THEN TURN IT BACK ON, AND IT WORKED AS NORMAL. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER THREE TIMES. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Tires

TIRE WAS ONLY ON THE VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE "BLOWOUT". TIRE HAD LESS THAN 2,000 MILES IN SERVICE. TIRE DISINTIGRATED WITH NO WARNING. NO HAZARDS OBSERVED IN ROAD. BELIEVE IT WAS A CLASSIC TREAD SEPARATION. DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. GOOD NEWS WAS THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED.*AK (TIRESIZE: P265/70R17)...

Dec 1, 2000 Tires

I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS AN INQUIRY CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TIRES. ON 11/03/00 I HAD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE COMPLETED ON MY VEHICLE (OIL CHANGE/TIRE ROTATION). THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED ME THAT MY TIRES WERE BECOMING "CHOPPY". HE SHOWED ME BY RUNNING MY HAND OVER TH...

Dec 1, 2000 Tires

I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS AN INQUIRY CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TIRES. ON 11/03/00 I HAD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE COMPLETED ON MY VEHICLE (OIL CHANGE/TIRE ROTATION). THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED ME THAT MY TIRES WERE BECOMING "CHOPPY". HE SHOWED ME BY RUNNING MY HAND OVER TH...

Dec 1, 2000 Tires

TIRE WAS ONLY ON THE VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE "BLOWOUT". TIRE HAD LESS THAN 2,000 MILES IN SERVICE. TIRE DISINTIGRATED WITH NO WARNING. NO HAZARDS OBSERVED IN ROAD. BELIEVE IT WAS A CLASSIC TREAD SEPARATION. DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. GOOD NEWS WAS THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZ...

Dec 1, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOORS KEEP GOING INTO CHILD'S LOCK MODE. *AK THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS IN AUTOMATICALY AND PAUSES DANGER DURING EMERGENCY. *YH

Dec 1, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE HAD BEEN VIBRATING AT SPEEDS OVER 60 MPH, LEFT FRONT BOLT IN STABILIZER BAR WAS BROKEN. REPLACED BOLT, AND VIBRATING STOPPED. ALSO, VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE MORE STABLE WHEN WINDY. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65-70 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED, AND ALL LIGHT ON DASHBOARD WERE ON/OFF. DRIVING OFF THE ROAD HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION SWITCH. THEN TURN IT BACK ON, AND IT WORKED AS NORMAL. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER THREE TIMES. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Tires

TIRE WAS ONLY ON THE VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE "BLOWOUT". TIRE HAD LESS THAN 2,000 MILES IN SERVICE. TIRE DISINTIGRATED WITH NO WARNING. NO HAZARDS OBSERVED IN ROAD. BELIEVE IT WAS A CLASSIC TREAD SEPARATION. DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. GOOD NEWS WAS THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED.*AK (TIRESIZE: P265/70R17)...

Dec 1, 2000 Tires

I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS AN INQUIRY CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TIRES. ON 11/03/00 I HAD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE COMPLETED ON MY VEHICLE (OIL CHANGE/TIRE ROTATION). THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED ME THAT MY TIRES WERE BECOMING "CHOPPY". HE SHOWED ME BY RUNNING MY HAND OVER TH...

Dec 1, 2000 Tires

I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS AN INQUIRY CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TIRES. ON 11/03/00 I HAD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE COMPLETED ON MY VEHICLE (OIL CHANGE/TIRE ROTATION). THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED ME THAT MY TIRES WERE BECOMING "CHOPPY". HE SHOWED ME BY RUNNING MY HAND OVER TH...

Dec 1, 2000 Tires

TIRE WAS ONLY ON THE VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE "BLOWOUT". TIRE HAD LESS THAN 2,000 MILES IN SERVICE. TIRE DISINTIGRATED WITH NO WARNING. NO HAZARDS OBSERVED IN ROAD. BELIEVE IT WAS A CLASSIC TREAD SEPARATION. DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. GOOD NEWS WAS THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZ...

Nov 30, 2000 Suspension

FORD EXPLORERS JUST RECALLED FOR SAME FAILURE. *AK

Nov 30, 2000 Suspension

FORD EXPLORERS JUST RECALLED FOR SAME FAILURE. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Tires

THE GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT-S TIRE EXPERIENCED SEPARATION AND BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST TEMPORARY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *MJS

Nov 28, 2000 Tires

THE GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT-S TIRE EXPERIENCED SEPARATION AND BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST TEMPORARY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *MJS

Nov 25, 2000 Visibility

BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT EXTERNAL REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE ALMOST COMPLETELY UNUSABLE AT THIS POINT. THE MIRRORS ARE NOT USABLE AT NIGHT. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD HASN'T REPLACED THE MIRRORS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THANK YOU. *AK

Nov 25, 2000 Visibility

BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT EXTERNAL REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE ALMOST COMPLETELY UNUSABLE AT THIS POINT. THE MIRRORS ARE NOT USABLE AT NIGHT. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD HASN'T REPLACED THE MIRRORS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THANK YOU. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS DURING FAILURE. IT CAN BE INTERMITTENT. THE SYSTEM THINKS THE WHEELS ARE LOCKED AND WILL NOT ALLOW BRAKES TO APPLY. I USED TO WORK FOR FORD. THIS IS KNOWN WITHIN THE COMPANY, BUT IS KEPT VERY QUIET. DEALERS MUST CALL AND SPEAK TO SOMEONE TO GET HELP. THE PROBLEM I...

Nov 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS DURING FAILURE. IT CAN BE INTERMITTENT. THE SYSTEM THINKS THE WHEELS ARE LOCKED AND WILL NOT ALLOW BRAKES TO APPLY. I USED TO WORK FOR FORD. THIS IS KNOWN WITHIN THE COMPANY, BUT IS KEPT VERY QUIET. DEALERS MUST CALL AND SPEAK TO SOMEONE TO GET HELP. THE PROBLEM I...

Nov 11, 2000 Seats Crash

UPON IMPACT, REAR THIRD SEAT DISLOGGED IN THE AIR, HITTING THE ROOF AND THRUSTED FOWARD. IF MY CHILDREN WOULD HAVE BEEN SITTING THERE, WHICH THE THIRD SEAT IS USED MOSTLY BY CHILDREN, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN FATALLY INJURED. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, AS THIS IS CLEARLY UNSAFE. *AK

Nov 11, 2000 Seats Crash

UPON IMPACT, REAR THIRD SEAT DISLOGGED IN THE AIR, HITTING THE ROOF AND THRUSTED FOWARD. IF MY CHILDREN WOULD HAVE BEEN SITTING THERE, WHICH THE THIRD SEAT IS USED MOSTLY BY CHILDREN, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN FATALLY INJURED. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, AS THIS IS CLEARLY UNSAFE. *AK

Nov 7, 2000 Steering

FIRST TIME I HEARD A LOAD NOISE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER TO BE FIXED THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIE ROD AND REPLACED IT. NOW ITS MONTHS LATER AND I HAD TO HAVE MY STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN UPPER SHAFT AND LOWER BEARINGS AND IN LOOKING UNDER CAR FIND THAT STEERING SHA...

Nov 7, 2000 Steering

FIRST TIME I HEARD A LOAD NOISE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER TO BE FIXED THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIE ROD AND REPLACED IT. NOW ITS MONTHS LATER AND I HAD TO HAVE MY STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN UPPER SHAFT AND LOWER BEARINGS AND IN LOOKING UNDER CAR FIND THAT STEERING SHA...

Nov 7, 2000 Steering

FIRST TIME I HEARD A LOAD NOISE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER TO BE FIXED THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIE ROD AND REPLACED IT. NOW ITS MONTHS LATER AND I HAD TO HAVE MY STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN UPPER SHAFT AND LOWER BEARINGS AND IN LOOKING UNDER CAR FIND THAT STEERING SHA...

Nov 7, 2000 Steering

FIRST TIME I HEARD A LOAD NOISE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER TO BE FIXED THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIE ROD AND REPLACED IT. NOW ITS MONTHS LATER AND I HAD TO HAVE MY STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN UPPER SHAFT AND LOWER BEARINGS AND IN LOOKING UNDER CAR FIND THAT STEERING SHA...

Nov 7, 2000 Steering

FIRST TIME I HEARD A LOAD NOISE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER TO BE FIXED THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIE ROD AND REPLACED IT. NOW ITS MONTHS LATER AND I HAD TO HAVE MY STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN UPPER SHAFT AND LOWER BEARINGS AND IN LOOKING UNDER CAR FIND THAT STEERING SHA...

Nov 7, 2000 Steering

FIRST TIME I HEARD A LOAD NOISE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER TO BE FIXED THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIE ROD AND REPLACED IT. NOW ITS MONTHS LATER AND I HAD TO HAVE MY STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN UPPER SHAFT AND LOWER BEARINGS AND IN LOOKING UNDER CAR FIND THAT STEERING SHA...

Nov 3, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES, SIZE P255/70R16, CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE AND SHAKE ESPECIALLY WHILE TRAVELLING BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH, VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD, THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRED FOR THE FIRST 30000 MILES, AIR WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE SIDEWALL CAUSING TIRES TO GO FLAT, ...

Nov 3, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES, SIZE P255/70R16, CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE AND SHAKE ESPECIALLY WHILE TRAVELLING BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH, VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD, THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRED FOR THE FIRST 30000 MILES, AIR WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE SIDEWALL CAUSING TIRES TO GO FLAT, ...

Nov 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN IDLE THE ENGINE CAN NOT HOLD A SMOOTH IDLE AT 1400 RPM. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. CLAIMS IT'S THE EGR VALVE OPENING AND CLOSING. WHEN DRIVING, THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RUN SMOOTH AND AFFECTS POWER AT A RANGE OF 1400-1700 RPM DEPENDING ON LOADING ON THE ENGINE (I.E. TOWING A TRAI...

Nov 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN IDLE THE ENGINE CAN NOT HOLD A SMOOTH IDLE AT 1400 RPM. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. CLAIMS IT'S THE EGR VALVE OPENING AND CLOSING. WHEN DRIVING, THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RUN SMOOTH AND AFFECTS POWER AT A RANGE OF 1400-1700 RPM DEPENDING ON LOADING ON THE ENGINE (I.E. TOWING A TRAI...

Oct 31, 2000 Equipment

WHILE TRVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL INTO HIGHWAY. *AK

Oct 31, 2000 Equipment

WHILE TRVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL INTO HIGHWAY. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Tires

TOTAL TREAD SEPERATION/ GOODYEAR CONTACTED NEG ACTION. I HAVE TIRE , RIM AND ALL PAPERWORK RELATING TO CLAIM WITH GOODYEAR. (DOT NUMBER: PDCUC5WR11 TIRESIZE: P25570R16)

Oct 25, 2000 Tires

TOTAOL TREAD SEPARATION, NUMBER ON TIRE ARE PDCUC5WR117, I HAVE TIRE, RIM AND ALL PAPERWORK RELATED TO CLAIM WITH GOODYEAR WHICH REFLECTS THEY DENIED CLAIM EVEN PRIOR TO INSPECTION AND DID NOT PROVIDE ME WITH INSPECTION REPORT (DOT NUMBER: 109S TIRESIZE: P25570R16)

Oct 25, 2000 Tires

TOTAL TREAD SEPERATION/ GOODYEAR CONTACTED NEG ACTION. I HAVE TIRE , RIM AND ALL PAPERWORK RELATING TO CLAIM WITH GOODYEAR. (DOT NUMBER: PDCUC5WR11 TIRESIZE: P25570R16)

Oct 25, 2000 Tires

TOTAOL TREAD SEPARATION, NUMBER ON TIRE ARE PDCUC5WR117, I HAVE TIRE, RIM AND ALL PAPERWORK RELATED TO CLAIM WITH GOODYEAR WHICH REFLECTS THEY DENIED CLAIM EVEN PRIOR TO INSPECTION AND DID NOT PROVIDE ME WITH INSPECTION REPORT (DOT NUMBER: 109S TIRESIZE: P25570R16)

Oct 17, 2000 Power Train

TWO TRANSMISSION OIL LINE FITTINGS THAT ARE LOCATED ON THE RADIATOR WORKED LOOSE, CAUSING THE LOWER RADIATOR HOSE TO SWELL AND POTENTIALLY RUPTURE. TRANSMISSION IS BURNING ON THE ENGINE FROM GETTING THROWN BACK BY RADIATOR FAN. *AK

Oct 17, 2000 Power Train

TWO TRANSMISSION OIL LINE FITTINGS THAT ARE LOCATED ON THE RADIATOR WORKED LOOSE, CAUSING THE LOWER RADIATOR HOSE TO SWELL AND POTENTIALLY RUPTURE. TRANSMISSION IS BURNING ON THE ENGINE FROM GETTING THROWN BACK BY RADIATOR FAN. *AK

Oct 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALUMINUM HEAD FAILURE, AGAIN (DOT NUMBER: 0 TIRESIZE: 0)

Oct 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALUMINUM HEAD FAILURE, AGAIN (DOT NUMBER: 0 TIRESIZE: 0)

Oct 15, 2000 Electrical System

INTERIOR DOME AND RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS DO NOT SHUT OFF AFTER ALL THE DOORS ARE SHUT TIGHTLY, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *ET

Oct 15, 2000 Electrical System

INTERIOR DOME AND RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS DO NOT SHUT OFF AFTER ALL THE DOORS ARE SHUT TIGHTLY, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *ET

Oct 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

IF VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE IN A NOSE-DOWN POSITION, EITHER IDLING OR TURNED OFF, IT RUNS OUT OF GAS EVEN IF THE TANK IS MORE THAN 1/4 FULL. IT APPEARS THAT THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL TANK / FUEL INTAKE SYSTEM IS FLAWED. GAS CANNOT MOVE FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE IF VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE. VEHICLE...

Oct 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

IF VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE IN A NOSE-DOWN POSITION, EITHER IDLING OR TURNED OFF, IT RUNS OUT OF GAS EVEN IF THE TANK IS MORE THAN 1/4 FULL. IT APPEARS THAT THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL TANK / FUEL INTAKE SYSTEM IS FLAWED. GAS CANNOT MOVE FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE IF VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE. VEHICLE...

Oct 9, 2000 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS IN THE PAST 9 MONTHS. FIRST STARTING MAY 2000, CLICKING NOISES UNDER DASH, DASH LIGHTS BLINKING ON AND OFF SEEMS LOW WASHER FLUID LIGHT IS EFFECTED MOST. BEEPING NOISES FROM BEHIND GLOVE BOX. A/C COMES ON WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION. TOOK IT TO FORD IMEDIAT...

Oct 9, 2000 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS IN THE PAST 9 MONTHS. FIRST STARTING MAY 2000, CLICKING NOISES UNDER DASH, DASH LIGHTS BLINKING ON AND OFF SEEMS LOW WASHER FLUID LIGHT IS EFFECTED MOST. BEEPING NOISES FROM BEHIND GLOVE BOX. A/C COMES ON WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION. TOOK IT TO FORD IMEDIAT...

Oct 6, 2000 Steering

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND BECAME INOPERABLE DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN POWER STEERING PUMP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 6, 2000 Steering

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND BECAME INOPERABLE DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN POWER STEERING PUMP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Steering

THE LEFT TIE ROD DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING CONTROL MECHANISM ON A STRAIGHT CITY ROADWAY AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE SEVERELY (AS ONLY ONE WHEEL HAD STEERING CONTROL), BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT 65 MPH, A ROLLOVER WOULD HAVE PROBABLY ...

Sep 22, 2000 Steering

THE LEFT TIE ROD DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING CONTROL MECHANISM ON A STRAIGHT CITY ROADWAY AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE SEVERELY (AS ONLY ONE WHEEL HAD STEERING CONTROL), BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT 65 MPH, A ROLLOVER WOULD HAVE PROBABLY ...

Sep 19, 2000 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT CABLE BROKE WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. CAR WAS STOPPED ON A FLAT SURFACE. NO EXCESSIVE FORCE. NO BINDING. CABLE SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF DEFORMATION. CABLE STRANDS SEPARATED UNEVENLY BUT STAYED TOGETHER. APPEARED TO BE A MATERIAL DEFECT COMBINED WITH PROBABLE IMPROPER FACTORY...

Sep 19, 2000 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT CABLE BROKE WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. CAR WAS STOPPED ON A FLAT SURFACE. NO EXCESSIVE FORCE. NO BINDING. CABLE SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF DEFORMATION. CABLE STRANDS SEPARATED UNEVENLY BUT STAYED TOGETHER. APPEARED TO BE A MATERIAL DEFECT COMBINED WITH PROBABLE IMPROPER FACTORY...

Sep 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TO FULLY ENGAGE THE BRAKE, THE CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS IT BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE ACCELERATOR, IF CONSUMERS FOOT IS PARTIALLY HANGING OVER THE ACCELERATOR WOULD BECOME ENGAGED BEFORE THE BRAKE WAS FULLY ENGAGED, DEALER SAID VEHICLE MET FACTORY SPECS. NLM

Sep 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TO FULLY ENGAGE THE BRAKE, THE CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS IT BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE ACCELERATOR, IF CONSUMERS FOOT IS PARTIALLY HANGING OVER THE ACCELERATOR WOULD BECOME ENGAGED BEFORE THE BRAKE WAS FULLY ENGAGED, DEALER SAID VEHICLE MET FACTORY SPECS. NLM

Sep 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH, I SWITCH THE HEADLIGHTS FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM AND THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY. THE ONLY WAY I COULD SEE TO DRIVE WAS TO HOLD THE WIPER, HEADLIGHT DIMMER ARM FULLY TO THE REAR. THIS ITEM WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AFTER...

Sep 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH, I SWITCH THE HEADLIGHTS FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM AND THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY. THE ONLY WAY I COULD SEE TO DRIVE WAS TO HOLD THE WIPER, HEADLIGHT DIMMER ARM FULLY TO THE REAR. THIS ITEM WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AFTER...

Sep 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

EXCESSIVE EFFORT HAS TO BE PUT ON GAS PEDAL IN ORDER TO TAKE OFF FROM A STOP, WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND SAID THAT IT NEEDED THROTTLE LINKAGE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Visibility

ON OUTSIDE MIRROR REFLECTION MATERIAL IS COMING OFF, OBSTRUCTING DRIVER'S VISION. *AK THE MANUFACTURER HAS REDESIGNED THE MIRRORS 3 TIMES. *YH

Sep 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

EXCESSIVE EFFORT HAS TO BE PUT ON GAS PEDAL IN ORDER TO TAKE OFF FROM A STOP, WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND SAID THAT IT NEEDED THROTTLE LINKAGE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Visibility

ON OUTSIDE MIRROR REFLECTION MATERIAL IS COMING OFF, OBSTRUCTING DRIVER'S VISION. *AK THE MANUFACTURER HAS REDESIGNED THE MIRRORS 3 TIMES. *YH

Sep 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS LEANING ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. TOOK TO DEALER WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH SUSPENSION. TWO MONTHS LATER, OUT OF WARRANTY, PUT VEHICLE ON DIANOSTIC MACHINE AND THEY SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM. THEY COULD HAVE PUT IT ON THE MACHINE THE FIRST TIME WHEN...

Sep 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS LEANING ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. TOOK TO DEALER WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH SUSPENSION. TWO MONTHS LATER, OUT OF WARRANTY, PUT VEHICLE ON DIANOSTIC MACHINE AND THEY SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM. THEY COULD HAVE PUT IT ON THE MACHINE THE FIRST TIME WHEN...

Sep 1, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING OTHER FORD 'S WHERE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.

Sep 1, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING OTHER FORD 'S WHERE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.

Aug 27, 2000 Steering

WHILE BACKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPOT I BEGAN TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT, AND HEARD/FELT A GRINDING, THEN OBSERVED A 6" 3/8IN BOLT SHOOT OUT FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL. AFTER THAT THE STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL I FOUND ON THE GROUND THE...

Aug 27, 2000 Steering

WHILE BACKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPOT I BEGAN TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT, AND HEARD/FELT A GRINDING, THEN OBSERVED A 6" 3/8IN BOLT SHOOT OUT FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL. AFTER THAT THE STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL I FOUND ON THE GROUND THE...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 75MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A HUMMING NOISE. RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. TIRE PEELED LIKE A DOWNUT. TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS #ATX 2657/5R16114S N/S. CONSUMER WILL CALL THE MAUFACTURER IN THE MORNING. *AK

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 75MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A HUMMING NOISE. RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. TIRE PEELED LIKE A DOWNUT. TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS #ATX 2657/5R16114S N/S. CONSUMER WILL CALL THE MAUFACTURER IN THE MORNING. *AK

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT, AND WITHIN A 24 HOUR PERIOD, REAR SIDE PASSENGER'S SIDE BUBBLED. THE FLAT TIRE WAS REPAIRED BY A TIRE DEALERSHIP, BUT HAS GONE FLAT AGAIN. ORGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT, PURCHASED ON A 1997, FORD EXPEDITION. PLEASE LIST TIRE SIZE AND DOT #. *AK GOODYEAR 255/70/R1...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

PE00020, AFTERMARKET TIRE WITH 30 MILES ON THEM, ALL TIRES IN TOTAL OF 13 HAD FLATS WHICH NEEDED TO BE PATCHED UP. IT SEEMED THAT HOLE WAS GETTING BIGGER. GOODYEAR DEALER SAID IT WAS DUE TO THE HEAT WHICH WAS CAUSING RUBBER TO GET SOFT, AND EASILY GETTING A HOLE IN IT. *AK FIRESTONE REIMBU...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT, AND WITHIN A 24 HOUR PERIOD, REAR SIDE PASSENGER'S SIDE BUBBLED. THE FLAT TIRE WAS REPAIRED BY A TIRE DEALERSHIP, BUT HAS GONE FLAT AGAIN. ORGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT, PURCHASED ON A 1997, FORD EXPEDITION. PLEASE LIST TIRE SIZE AND DOT #. *AK GOODYEAR 255/70/R1...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

PE00020, AFTERMARKET TIRE WITH 30 MILES ON THEM, ALL TIRES IN TOTAL OF 13 HAD FLATS WHICH NEEDED TO BE PATCHED UP. IT SEEMED THAT HOLE WAS GETTING BIGGER. GOODYEAR DEALER SAID IT WAS DUE TO THE HEAT WHICH WAS CAUSING RUBBER TO GET SOFT, AND EASILY GETTING A HOLE IN IT. *AK FIRESTONE REIMBU...

Aug 7, 2000 Air Bags

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLYING BRAKES (ABS) & PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ABS LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND STAYING. WOULD ONLY GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED TSB ON VEHICLE & IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BY 5 WEEKS WITH O...

Aug 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLYING BRAKES (ABS) & PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ABS LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND STAYING. WOULD ONLY GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED TSB ON VEHICLE & IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BY 5 WEEKS WITH O...

Aug 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLYING BRAKES (ABS) & PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ABS LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND STAYING. WOULD ONLY GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED TSB ON VEHICLE & IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BY 5 WEEKS WITH O...

Aug 7, 2000 Air Bags

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLYING BRAKES (ABS) & PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ABS LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND STAYING. WOULD ONLY GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED TSB ON VEHICLE & IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BY 5 WEEKS WITH O...

Aug 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLYING BRAKES (ABS) & PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ABS LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND STAYING. WOULD ONLY GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED TSB ON VEHICLE & IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BY 5 WEEKS WITH O...

Aug 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLYING BRAKES (ABS) & PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ABS LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND STAYING. WOULD ONLY GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED TSB ON VEHICLE & IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BY 5 WEEKS WITH O...

Jul 31, 2000 Suspension

THE VEHICLES FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER ANCHOR LINE ASSEMBLIES WERE BROKEN THE BOLTS RUSTED,THE RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY TOTALLY MISSING. *ET

Jul 31, 2000 Suspension

THE VEHICLES FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER ANCHOR LINE ASSEMBLIES WERE BROKEN THE BOLTS RUSTED,THE RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY TOTALLY MISSING. *ET

Jul 20, 2000 Equipment

THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE CHASIS APARRENTLY SNAPPED, THEREBY RELEASING THE SPARE ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE TIRE CROSSED TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC AND ENDED UP ON THE SIDEWALK. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATOSTROPHIC HAD IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE OR A PEDESTRIAN!!*AK

Jul 20, 2000 Equipment

THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE CHASIS APARRENTLY SNAPPED, THEREBY RELEASING THE SPARE ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE TIRE CROSSED TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC AND ENDED UP ON THE SIDEWALK. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATOSTROPHIC HAD IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE OR A PEDESTRIAN!!*AK

Jul 19, 2000 Suspension Crash

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN, VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT. DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OF TRUCK. IT SWIPED A TELEPHONE POLE, WHICH TOOK OFF THE SIDE MIRROR AND JAMMED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. AFTERING EXITING TRUCK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, DRIVER SAW THAT THE ENTIRE LEFT WHEEL WAS OFF. TRUCK WAS TOW...

Jul 19, 2000 Suspension Crash

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN, VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT. DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OF TRUCK. IT SWIPED A TELEPHONE POLE, WHICH TOOK OFF THE SIDE MIRROR AND JAMMED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. AFTERING EXITING TRUCK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, DRIVER SAW THAT THE ENTIRE LEFT WHEEL WAS OFF. TRUCK WAS TOW...

Jul 17, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELT HOLDING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN PLACE HAS DISCONNECTED WITHOUT IT BEING INTENTIONALLY RELEASED, CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS MAY BE OCCURING BECAUSE OF THE PROLONGED SIDE-WAYS TENSION ON THE SEAT BELT RECEPTOR. NLM

Jul 17, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELT HOLDING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN PLACE HAS DISCONNECTED WITHOUT IT BEING INTENTIONALLY RELEASED, CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS MAY BE OCCURING BECAUSE OF THE PROLONGED SIDE-WAYS TENSION ON THE SEAT BELT RECEPTOR. NLM

Jul 12, 2000 Trailer Hitches Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 62MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE PULLING A CARGO VAN WITH FURNITURE INSIDE OF THE HITCH THAT THEY WERE MOVING. TRAILER STARTED TO FISHTAIL, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. TRAILER DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE AND REMAINED ON STREET LEVEL. THEN, VEHICLE VEERED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND...

Jul 12, 2000 Trailer Hitches Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 62MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE PULLING A CARGO VAN WITH FURNITURE INSIDE OF THE HITCH THAT THEY WERE MOVING. TRAILER STARTED TO FISHTAIL, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. TRAILER DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE AND REMAINED ON STREET LEVEL. THEN, VEHICLE VEERED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND...

Jul 8, 2000 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 8, 2000 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 7, 2000 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN TUBE LEAKED ONTO THE OXYGEN SENSOR CAUSING FAILURE, DEALERSHIP REPLACED TUBE WITH EXTENSION AND REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR. *MJS

Jul 7, 2000 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN TUBE LEAKED ONTO THE OXYGEN SENSOR CAUSING FAILURE, DEALERSHIP REPLACED TUBE WITH EXTENSION AND REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR. *MJS

Jul 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

TURNING RT AFTER A STOP, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LISP TO THE LEFT AND TRAVEL ACROSS THE CENTER LANE. APPLYING THE BRAKES I COULD NOT TURN BACK INTO THE RT LANE. THE LEFT DRIVERS MIRROW WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT CLIPPED A NEIGHBORS LAWN POLE. STANDING I STILL COULD NOT TURN T...

Jul 6, 2000 Structure

TURNING RT AFTER A STOP, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LISP TO THE LEFT AND TRAVEL ACROSS THE CENTER LANE. APPLYING THE BRAKES I COULD NOT TURN BACK INTO THE RT LANE. THE LEFT DRIVERS MIRROW WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT CLIPPED A NEIGHBORS LAWN POLE. STANDING I STILL COULD NOT TURN T...

Jul 6, 2000 Suspension

TURNING RT AFTER A STOP, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LISP TO THE LEFT AND TRAVEL ACROSS THE CENTER LANE. APPLYING THE BRAKES I COULD NOT TURN BACK INTO THE RT LANE. THE LEFT DRIVERS MIRROW WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT CLIPPED A NEIGHBORS LAWN POLE. STANDING I STILL COULD NOT TURN T...

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TURNING RT AFTER A STOP, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LISP TO THE LEFT AND TRAVEL ACROSS THE CENTER LANE. APPLYING THE BRAKES I COULD NOT TURN BACK INTO THE RT LANE. THE LEFT DRIVERS MIRROW WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT CLIPPED A NEIGHBORS LAWN POLE. STANDING I STILL COULD NOT TURN T...

Jul 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

TURNING RT AFTER A STOP, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LISP TO THE LEFT AND TRAVEL ACROSS THE CENTER LANE. APPLYING THE BRAKES I COULD NOT TURN BACK INTO THE RT LANE. THE LEFT DRIVERS MIRROW WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT CLIPPED A NEIGHBORS LAWN POLE. STANDING I STILL COULD NOT TURN T...

Jul 6, 2000 Structure

TURNING RT AFTER A STOP, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LISP TO THE LEFT AND TRAVEL ACROSS THE CENTER LANE. APPLYING THE BRAKES I COULD NOT TURN BACK INTO THE RT LANE. THE LEFT DRIVERS MIRROW WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT CLIPPED A NEIGHBORS LAWN POLE. STANDING I STILL COULD NOT TURN T...

Jul 6, 2000 Suspension

TURNING RT AFTER A STOP, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LISP TO THE LEFT AND TRAVEL ACROSS THE CENTER LANE. APPLYING THE BRAKES I COULD NOT TURN BACK INTO THE RT LANE. THE LEFT DRIVERS MIRROW WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT CLIPPED A NEIGHBORS LAWN POLE. STANDING I STILL COULD NOT TURN T...

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TURNING RT AFTER A STOP, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LISP TO THE LEFT AND TRAVEL ACROSS THE CENTER LANE. APPLYING THE BRAKES I COULD NOT TURN BACK INTO THE RT LANE. THE LEFT DRIVERS MIRROW WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT CLIPPED A NEIGHBORS LAWN POLE. STANDING I STILL COULD NOT TURN T...

Jul 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN. BRAKES FAIL TO CATCH & HIT A MOPED. WAS PLENTY OF DISTANCE FOR STOPPING. WAS THIRD SET OF BRAKES ON VEHICLE. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING LIKE THEY SHOULD. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTEN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INDICATED THE ABS BRAKES ARE O...

Jul 5, 2000 Visibility Crash

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN. BRAKES FAIL TO CATCH & HIT A MOPED. WAS PLENTY OF DISTANCE FOR STOPPING. WAS THIRD SET OF BRAKES ON VEHICLE. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING LIKE THEY SHOULD. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTEN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INDICATED THE ABS BRAKES ARE O...

Jul 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN. BRAKES FAIL TO CATCH & HIT A MOPED. WAS PLENTY OF DISTANCE FOR STOPPING. WAS THIRD SET OF BRAKES ON VEHICLE. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING LIKE THEY SHOULD. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTEN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INDICATED THE ABS BRAKES ARE O...

Jul 5, 2000 Visibility Crash

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN. BRAKES FAIL TO CATCH & HIT A MOPED. WAS PLENTY OF DISTANCE FOR STOPPING. WAS THIRD SET OF BRAKES ON VEHICLE. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING LIKE THEY SHOULD. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTEN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INDICATED THE ABS BRAKES ARE O...

Jun 29, 2000 Power Train

AT SLOW SPEED IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE GOING THROUGH A MUD PUDDLE, THE FLANGE THAT EXTENDS FROM THE REAR AXLE SHAFT ON WHICH THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER IS MOUNTED, BROKE IN SUCH A FASHION THAT THREE OF THE BOLTS FELL OFF RELEASING THE CALIPER TO FALL AGAINST THE TIRE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE SEPARATED AND T...

Jun 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT SLOW SPEED IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE GOING THROUGH A MUD PUDDLE, THE FLANGE THAT EXTENDS FROM THE REAR AXLE SHAFT ON WHICH THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER IS MOUNTED, BROKE IN SUCH A FASHION THAT THREE OF THE BOLTS FELL OFF RELEASING THE CALIPER TO FALL AGAINST THE TIRE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE SEPARATED AND T...

Jun 29, 2000 Power Train

AT SLOW SPEED IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE GOING THROUGH A MUD PUDDLE, THE FLANGE THAT EXTENDS FROM THE REAR AXLE SHAFT ON WHICH THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER IS MOUNTED, BROKE IN SUCH A FASHION THAT THREE OF THE BOLTS FELL OFF RELEASING THE CALIPER TO FALL AGAINST THE TIRE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE SEPARATED AND T...

Jun 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT SLOW SPEED IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE GOING THROUGH A MUD PUDDLE, THE FLANGE THAT EXTENDS FROM THE REAR AXLE SHAFT ON WHICH THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER IS MOUNTED, BROKE IN SUCH A FASHION THAT THREE OF THE BOLTS FELL OFF RELEASING THE CALIPER TO FALL AGAINST THE TIRE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE SEPARATED AND T...

Jun 24, 2000 Power Train

WHEN I GET UP TO 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE I BOUGHT IT. I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIPS AND THEY COULD NEVER FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. BY ME SPENDING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO GET OTHER THINGS FIXED WHICH WA...

Jun 24, 2000 Power Train

WHEN I GET UP TO 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE I BOUGHT IT. I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIPS AND THEY COULD NEVER FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. BY ME SPENDING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO GET OTHER THINGS FIXED WHICH WA...

Jun 23, 2000 Steering

PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY INTO TRAFFIC WITH FAMILY IN VEHICLE AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL. TIE ROD END SNAPPED OUT (FAULTY DESIGN), REPLACED WITH MOOG BRAND PROPERLY DESIGNED OUTER TIE ROD. ALSO THE SWAY BAR SEPARATED FROM THE TRUCK. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT USED FOR ANY TYPE OF "...

Jun 23, 2000 Suspension

PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY INTO TRAFFIC WITH FAMILY IN VEHICLE AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL. TIE ROD END SNAPPED OUT (FAULTY DESIGN), REPLACED WITH MOOG BRAND PROPERLY DESIGNED OUTER TIE ROD. ALSO THE SWAY BAR SEPARATED FROM THE TRUCK. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT USED FOR ANY TYPE OF "...

Jun 23, 2000 Steering

PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY INTO TRAFFIC WITH FAMILY IN VEHICLE AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL. TIE ROD END SNAPPED OUT (FAULTY DESIGN), REPLACED WITH MOOG BRAND PROPERLY DESIGNED OUTER TIE ROD. ALSO THE SWAY BAR SEPARATED FROM THE TRUCK. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT USED FOR ANY TYPE OF "...

Jun 23, 2000 Suspension

PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY INTO TRAFFIC WITH FAMILY IN VEHICLE AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL. TIE ROD END SNAPPED OUT (FAULTY DESIGN), REPLACED WITH MOOG BRAND PROPERLY DESIGNED OUTER TIE ROD. ALSO THE SWAY BAR SEPARATED FROM THE TRUCK. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT USED FOR ANY TYPE OF "...

Jun 14, 2000 Electrical System Fire

ON 4-12-2000 I WAS DRIVING TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER. WE WERE N/B ON I-5, AT 60 MPH IN THE SEATTLE. I ATTEMPTED TURN ON THE RADIO AND PUSHED THE BUTTON. NOTHING HAPPENED FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THEN SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE RADIO. THE SMOKE STARTED TO FILL THE PASSENGER C...

Jun 14, 2000 Electrical System Fire

ON 4-12-2000 I WAS DRIVING TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER. WE WERE N/B ON I-5, AT 60 MPH IN THE SEATTLE. I ATTEMPTED TURN ON THE RADIO AND PUSHED THE BUTTON. NOTHING HAPPENED FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THEN SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE RADIO. THE SMOKE STARTED TO FILL THE PASSENGER C...

Jun 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES FAIL, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, MAKES A STRANGE NOISE AND PULSATES. NLM

Jun 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES FAIL, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, MAKES A STRANGE NOISE AND PULSATES. NLM

Jun 9, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT FUNCTION. TOLD MECHANIC CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 9, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT FUNCTION. TOLD MECHANIC CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 8, 2000 Steering

LOST CONTROL WHILE TURNING INTO AN INTERSECTION AT 5 MPH DUE TO DRIVER'S SIDE INNER TIE ROD DISCONNECTING. ALSO, BOTH SIDE SWAY BAR LINKS FELL OFF. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jun 8, 2000 Suspension

LOST CONTROL WHILE TURNING INTO AN INTERSECTION AT 5 MPH DUE TO DRIVER'S SIDE INNER TIE ROD DISCONNECTING. ALSO, BOTH SIDE SWAY BAR LINKS FELL OFF. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jun 8, 2000 Steering

LOST CONTROL WHILE TURNING INTO AN INTERSECTION AT 5 MPH DUE TO DRIVER'S SIDE INNER TIE ROD DISCONNECTING. ALSO, BOTH SIDE SWAY BAR LINKS FELL OFF. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jun 8, 2000 Suspension

LOST CONTROL WHILE TURNING INTO AN INTERSECTION AT 5 MPH DUE TO DRIVER'S SIDE INNER TIE ROD DISCONNECTING. ALSO, BOTH SIDE SWAY BAR LINKS FELL OFF. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jun 5, 2000 Wheels

IN DECEMBER 1998, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE LUGS: NUTS NOT BEING TIGHTENED PROPERLY BY MARINA FORD (MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA). THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO MAGIC FORD FOR REPAIR. IN APRIL/MAY OF 2000, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE PEEL...

Jun 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHARCOAL CANNISTER ON FUEL TANK CLOGS W/ DIRT FROM GRAVEL ROAD, CAUSES ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. I PAID TO REPLACED IT WITH A RE-DESIGNED PART & DEALER STILL REPEATEDLY HAS TO CLEAN NEW 1 OUT. HE SAYS THIS HAPPENS TO 97S & 98S. THIS IS A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. NOW I'M TOLD TO BUY ANOTHER NEW ONE WITH...

Jun 5, 2000 Wheels

IN DECEMBER 1998, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE LUGS: NUTS NOT BEING TIGHTENED PROPERLY BY MARINA FORD (MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA). THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO MAGIC FORD FOR REPAIR. IN APRIL/MAY OF 2000, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE PEEL...

Jun 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHARCOAL CANNISTER ON FUEL TANK CLOGS W/ DIRT FROM GRAVEL ROAD, CAUSES ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. I PAID TO REPLACED IT WITH A RE-DESIGNED PART & DEALER STILL REPEATEDLY HAS TO CLEAN NEW 1 OUT. HE SAYS THIS HAPPENS TO 97S & 98S. THIS IS A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. NOW I'M TOLD TO BUY ANOTHER NEW ONE WITH...

May 26, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR STICKS, CONSUMER HAD THE THROTTLE FIXED, HOWEVER THE ACCELERATOR WAS STICKING AGAIN.*ET

May 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM EXPERIENCED MANY PROBLEMS.*ET

May 26, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR STICKS, CONSUMER HAD THE THROTTLE FIXED, HOWEVER THE ACCELERATOR WAS STICKING AGAIN.*ET

May 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM EXPERIENCED MANY PROBLEMS.*ET

May 17, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE LINKAGE BINDING. *AK

May 17, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE LINKAGE BINDING. *AK

May 11, 2000 Trailer Hitches

WHILE DRIVING A TRAVEL TRAILER HITCHED TO THE BACK OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED LOAD FELT LOOSE.CONTACTED DEALER,. DEALER STATED THAT HITCH CRACKED, CAUSING THE PROBLEM. DEALER REPLACED THE HITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 11, 2000 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED REAR WHEEL ON PASSENGER'S SIDE COMPLETELY CAME OFF, CAUSING DISTRESS TO THE DRIVER WHO WAS EIGHT MONTHS PREGNANT, AND SEVERE DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF RECALL 98V095000, AND RECEIVED NO PRIOR NOTIFICATION FROM FORD. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NO...

May 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE BINDING. *AK

May 11, 2000 Trailer Hitches

WHILE DRIVING A TRAVEL TRAILER HITCHED TO THE BACK OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED LOAD FELT LOOSE.CONTACTED DEALER,. DEALER STATED THAT HITCH CRACKED, CAUSING THE PROBLEM. DEALER REPLACED THE HITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 11, 2000 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED REAR WHEEL ON PASSENGER'S SIDE COMPLETELY CAME OFF, CAUSING DISTRESS TO THE DRIVER WHO WAS EIGHT MONTHS PREGNANT, AND SEVERE DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF RECALL 98V095000, AND RECEIVED NO PRIOR NOTIFICATION FROM FORD. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NO...

May 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE BINDING. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH LEFT FRONT INNER TIE ROD END BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PART WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. FORD HAS PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK *ML

Apr 26, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH LEFT FRONT INNER TIE ROD END BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PART WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. FORD HAS PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK *ML

Apr 18, 2000 Visibility

TINT WINDOWS REFLECT ALL LIGHTS COMING IN, AND THIS IMPAIRS DRIVERS VISIBILITY OF ANYTHING THAT LIGHTS UP ITEMS, EVEN A SHINY BOOK IN THE SEAT. SMOKE TINT IS FINE, BUT REFLECTIVE TYPE TINT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 18, 2000 Visibility

TINT WINDOWS REFLECT ALL LIGHTS COMING IN, AND THIS IMPAIRS DRIVERS VISIBILITY OF ANYTHING THAT LIGHTS UP ITEMS, EVEN A SHINY BOOK IN THE SEAT. SMOKE TINT IS FINE, BUT REFLECTIVE TYPE TINT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 16, 2000 Power Train

THE FIRST TIME WE TOOK THE EXPEDITION ON THE ROAD, 180 MILES INTO THE TRIP WE PULLED INTO A GAS STATION AND NOTICED LIQUID ON THE GROUND BY THE FRONT AXLE AND FOUND IT HAD PUMPED APP. 1/2 OF THE FRONT AXLES GREASE OUT. I CONTACTED THE COMPANY AND THEY HAVE A TECHNICAL BULLETIN OUT ABOUT THAT AND IT ...

Apr 16, 2000 Power Train

THE FIRST TIME WE TOOK THE EXPEDITION ON THE ROAD, 180 MILES INTO THE TRIP WE PULLED INTO A GAS STATION AND NOTICED LIQUID ON THE GROUND BY THE FRONT AXLE AND FOUND IT HAD PUMPED APP. 1/2 OF THE FRONT AXLES GREASE OUT. I CONTACTED THE COMPANY AND THEY HAVE A TECHNICAL BULLETIN OUT ABOUT THAT AND IT ...

Apr 5, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE FRONT TIRES WILL SKID ALTHOUGH THE TIRES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE FRONT TIRES WILL SKID ALTHOUGH THE TIRES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Seat Belts

THE REAR LAP BELT, BEHIND THE DRIVER ,GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE OWNER'S CHILD. SEATBELT STARTED TO TIGHTEN AROUND CHILD, AND HAD TO BE CUT LOOSE. DEALER HAS NOT REPLACED THE SEATBELT. *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Seat Belts

THE REAR LAP BELT, BEHIND THE DRIVER ,GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE OWNER'S CHILD. SEATBELT STARTED TO TIGHTEN AROUND CHILD, AND HAD TO BE CUT LOOSE. DEALER HAS NOT REPLACED THE SEATBELT. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Interior Lighting

WHENEVER VEHICLE AJAR LIGHT REMAINS ON IT CAUSES THE INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHT TO COME ON WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE POWER WOULD HAVE TO BE TURNED OFF TO GET THE COURTESY LIGHT TO TURN OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Interior Lighting

WHENEVER VEHICLE AJAR LIGHT REMAINS ON IT CAUSES THE INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHT TO COME ON WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE POWER WOULD HAVE TO BE TURNED OFF TO GET THE COURTESY LIGHT TO TURN OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Power Train

WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED TOWARDS THE START POSITION GEARS CAN BE SHIFTED WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES. DEALER HAS VEHICLE CURRENTLY. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Power Train

WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED TOWARDS THE START POSITION GEARS CAN BE SHIFTED WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES. DEALER HAS VEHICLE CURRENTLY. *AK

Mar 24, 2000 Suspension

SWAY BAR LINKS ARE MISSING, DETECTED DURING A BRAKE JOB. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK.ET.

Mar 24, 2000 Suspension

SWAY BAR LINKS ARE MISSING, DETECTED DURING A BRAKE JOB. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK.ET.

Mar 22, 2000 Steering

HEARD A SQUEAKY NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING LINKAGES: PITMAN ARM. CONSUMER HEARD NOISES WHEN MAKING TURNS. DEALER SAID PITMAN ARM COULD NOT BE LUBRICATED, HAS TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE WERE INFORMED BY RITAR FORD THAT THE REASON THE ENGINE" CHECK LIGHT CAME ON ,WAS CAUSED BY WATER DRIPPING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER LINE ONTO THE OXYGEN SENSOR. WE WERE ALSO INFORMED THAT T.S.B.# 00-1-7 WOULD ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM BY RE-ROUTING THE LINE SO THE WATER WOULD NOT DRIP ON THE OXYGEN ...

Mar 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WE WERE INFORMED BY RITAR FORD THAT THE REASON THE ENGINE" CHECK LIGHT CAME ON ,WAS CAUSED BY WATER DRIPPING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER LINE ONTO THE OXYGEN SENSOR. WE WERE ALSO INFORMED THAT T.S.B.# 00-1-7 WOULD ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM BY RE-ROUTING THE LINE SO THE WATER WOULD NOT DRIP ON THE OXYGEN ...

Mar 22, 2000 Steering

HEARD A SQUEAKY NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING LINKAGES: PITMAN ARM. CONSUMER HEARD NOISES WHEN MAKING TURNS. DEALER SAID PITMAN ARM COULD NOT BE LUBRICATED, HAS TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE WERE INFORMED BY RITAR FORD THAT THE REASON THE ENGINE" CHECK LIGHT CAME ON ,WAS CAUSED BY WATER DRIPPING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER LINE ONTO THE OXYGEN SENSOR. WE WERE ALSO INFORMED THAT T.S.B.# 00-1-7 WOULD ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM BY RE-ROUTING THE LINE SO THE WATER WOULD NOT DRIP ON THE OXYGEN ...

Mar 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WE WERE INFORMED BY RITAR FORD THAT THE REASON THE ENGINE" CHECK LIGHT CAME ON ,WAS CAUSED BY WATER DRIPPING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER LINE ONTO THE OXYGEN SENSOR. WE WERE ALSO INFORMED THAT T.S.B.# 00-1-7 WOULD ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM BY RE-ROUTING THE LINE SO THE WATER WOULD NOT DRIP ON THE OXYGEN ...

Mar 18, 2000 Equipment

SPARE WHEEL FELL FROM ITS POSITION UNDER REAR OF CAR. WHATEVER WAS HOLDING WHEEL BROKE. CAR WAS IN MOTION (35MPH) ON BUSY STREET IN GUADALAJARA, MEXICO. A MIRACLE AN ACCIDENT AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WAS AVERTED. *AK

Mar 18, 2000 Equipment

SPARE WHEEL FELL FROM ITS POSITION UNDER REAR OF CAR. WHATEVER WAS HOLDING WHEEL BROKE. CAR WAS IN MOTION (35MPH) ON BUSY STREET IN GUADALAJARA, MEXICO. A MIRACLE AN ACCIDENT AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WAS AVERTED. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH HIT A TRUCK WITH FRONT END , AND DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY,CAUSING INJURIES CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH HIT A TRUCK WITH FRONT END , AND DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY,CAUSING INJURIES CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BUMPED POST WITH REAR BUMPER, ENGINE REVVED IN REVERSE, I APPLIED BRAKES, PUT INTO DRIVE, CAR SPED FORWARD VERY FAST AND UNCONTROLLABLY INTO SEVERAL PARKED CARS. *AK

Mar 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BUMPED POST WITH REAR BUMPER, ENGINE REVVED IN REVERSE, I APPLIED BRAKES, PUT INTO DRIVE, CAR SPED FORWARD VERY FAST AND UNCONTROLLABLY INTO SEVERAL PARKED CARS. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW RATE OF SPEED BRAKES FAIL FOR NO REASON. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW RATE OF SPEED BRAKES FAIL FOR NO REASON. *AK

Mar 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other

BROUGHT VEHICHLE TO DEALER 5 TIMES EVERYTIME MORE THINGS WENT WRONG PROBLEM,S NEVER CORRECTED NOW VEHICHLE ATTEMTING TO START ITSELF WITH NOBODY IN IT VEHICHLE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other

BROUGHT VEHICHLE TO DEALER 5 TIMES EVERYTIME MORE THINGS WENT WRONG PROBLEM,S NEVER CORRECTED NOW VEHICHLE ATTEMTING TO START ITSELF WITH NOBODY IN IT VEHICHLE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING NORMALLY, ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE, TRUCK DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. BRAKES GRIND AND SQUEAL VERY BADLY. DRIVER IS ACTUALLY ABLE TO FEEL THE GRINDING THROUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE ROTORS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF HARD SPOTS. *AK *ML

Mar 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING NORMALLY, ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE, TRUCK DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. BRAKES GRIND AND SQUEAL VERY BADLY. DRIVER IS ACTUALLY ABLE TO FEEL THE GRINDING THROUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE ROTORS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF HARD SPOTS. *AK *ML

Feb 23, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISES, AND DRIVESHAFT VIBRATED. FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISES, AND DRIVESHAFT VIBRATED. FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISES, AND DRIVESHAFT VIBRATED. FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISES, AND DRIVESHAFT VIBRATED. FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 21, 2000 Steering

THE STEERING SLIPS AND OVER STEERS, 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE CHECKED AND CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *ET

Feb 21, 2000 Steering

THE STEERING SLIPS AND OVER STEERS, 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE CHECKED AND CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *ET

Feb 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRYING TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER HIT A DITCH, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK.ET.

Feb 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

BOTH AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN MAJOR ACCIDENT. POLICE SAID THEY SHOULD HAVE.

Feb 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRYING TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER HIT A DITCH, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK.ET.

Feb 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

BOTH AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN MAJOR ACCIDENT. POLICE SAID THEY SHOULD HAVE.

Feb 15, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING UNDER ICY CONDITIONS VEHICLE SLID INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AT 20 MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SETA BELT RIPPED, CAUSING RUG TO BURN TO DRIVER'S NECK. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 15, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING UNDER ICY CONDITIONS VEHICLE SLID INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AT 20 MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SETA BELT RIPPED, CAUSING RUG TO BURN TO DRIVER'S NECK. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 15, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING UNDER ICY CONDITIONS VEHICLE SLID INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AT 20 MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SETA BELT RIPPED, CAUSING RUG TO BURN TO DRIVER'S NECK. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 15, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING UNDER ICY CONDITIONS VEHICLE SLID INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AT 20 MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SETA BELT RIPPED, CAUSING RUG TO BURN TO DRIVER'S NECK. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Suspension

HEARED NOISE ON TURNS AND BUMPS. WHEN INSPECTED SAW THAT TORSION BAR BROKE OFF THE BUSHING.*AK

Feb 8, 2000 Suspension

HEARED NOISE ON TURNS AND BUMPS. WHEN INSPECTED SAW THAT TORSION BAR BROKE OFF THE BUSHING.*AK

Feb 3, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE FUEL THROTTLE IS STICKING. *SLC

Feb 3, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE FUEL THROTTLE IS STICKING. *SLC

Feb 1, 2000 Visibility

AFTER TRAVELING 10 MILES AND PARKED VEHICLE, WITHIN 2-3 MINUTES HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND FOUND REAR WINDOWS SHATTERED GLASS BOTH IN / OUT OF VEHICLE, NO KNOWN REASON COULD BE FOUND FOR THE INCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Power Train

CONTROL TRAC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Feb 1, 2000 Visibility

AFTER TRAVELING 10 MILES AND PARKED VEHICLE, WITHIN 2-3 MINUTES HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND FOUND REAR WINDOWS SHATTERED GLASS BOTH IN / OUT OF VEHICLE, NO KNOWN REASON COULD BE FOUND FOR THE INCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Power Train

CONTROL TRAC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Jan 28, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET

Jan 28, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET

Jan 28, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET

Jan 28, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET

Jan 28, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET

Jan 28, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET

Jan 28, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET

Jan 28, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET

Jan 27, 2000 Power Train

THE INDICATOR LIGHT WILL TURN OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE WILL ALSO MAKE THE SAME CLICKING NOISE THAT IT MAKES WHEN SWITCHING TO 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Structure

THE DOOR JAM SWITCH FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SWITCH SENSORS THINKS DOOR IS OPEN WHEN IT'S NOT. ALSO, DOME LIGHT IN FRONT WOULD REMAIN ON & WOULD RUN THE BATTERY DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRABLE, BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY.

Jan 27, 2000 Interior Lighting

THE DOOR JAM SWITCH FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SWITCH SENSORS THINKS DOOR IS OPEN WHEN IT'S NOT. ALSO, DOME LIGHT IN FRONT WOULD REMAIN ON & WOULD RUN THE BATTERY DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRABLE, BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY.

Jan 27, 2000 Power Train

THE INDICATOR LIGHT WILL TURN OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE WILL ALSO MAKE THE SAME CLICKING NOISE THAT IT MAKES WHEN SWITCHING TO 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Structure

THE DOOR JAM SWITCH FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SWITCH SENSORS THINKS DOOR IS OPEN WHEN IT'S NOT. ALSO, DOME LIGHT IN FRONT WOULD REMAIN ON & WOULD RUN THE BATTERY DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRABLE, BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY.

Jan 27, 2000 Interior Lighting

THE DOOR JAM SWITCH FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SWITCH SENSORS THINKS DOOR IS OPEN WHEN IT'S NOT. ALSO, DOME LIGHT IN FRONT WOULD REMAIN ON & WOULD RUN THE BATTERY DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRABLE, BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY.

Jan 24, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE WAS MAKING A FUNNY NOISE. DEALER REPLACED TIE ROD END/T IDLER ARM, AND STEERING GEAR ARM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE WAS MAKING A FUNNY NOISE. DEALER REPLACED TIE ROD END/T IDLER ARM, AND STEERING GEAR ARM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE WAS MAKING A FUNNY NOISE. DEALER REPLACED TIE ROD END/T IDLER ARM, AND STEERING GEAR ARM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE WAS MAKING A FUNNY NOISE. DEALER REPLACED TIE ROD END/T IDLER ARM, AND STEERING GEAR ARM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE WAS MAKING A FUNNY NOISE. DEALER REPLACED TIE ROD END/T IDLER ARM, AND STEERING GEAR ARM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE WAS MAKING A FUNNY NOISE. DEALER REPLACED TIE ROD END/T IDLER ARM, AND STEERING GEAR ARM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES ARE NOT OPERABLE WHEN CPNSUMER APPLIES BRAKES. THE PEDAL MAKES NOISES, AND THE BRAKES ARE HARD. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Suspension

TORSION BAR ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE IN TWO. LEFT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE DROPPED. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES ARE NOT OPERABLE WHEN CPNSUMER APPLIES BRAKES. THE PEDAL MAKES NOISES, AND THE BRAKES ARE HARD. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Suspension

TORSION BAR ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE IN TWO. LEFT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE DROPPED. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNTI HAS GONE BAD, CAUSING THE BRAKE NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. WHEN THE PEDAL IS APPLIED, IT GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. TO GET AN REACTION FROM THE BRAKES, THEY HAVE TO BE PUMPED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WENT TO BRAKE AND BRAKES FAILED. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HAD TO PUMP SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STOPPING. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNTI HAS GONE BAD, CAUSING THE BRAKE NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. WHEN THE PEDAL IS APPLIED, IT GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. TO GET AN REACTION FROM THE BRAKES, THEY HAVE TO BE PUMPED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WENT TO BRAKE AND BRAKES FAILED. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HAD TO PUMP SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STOPPING. *AK

Jan 13, 2000 Interior Lighting

THE "DOOR AJAR" SIGNAL KEEPS COMING UP ON MY DISPLAY PANEL - WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND WON'T GO OFF FOR 30-45 SECONDS. AT NIGHT THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD BECAUSE NEITHER I OR MY TEENAGE CHILDREN WHO DRIVE IT CAN SEE SAFELY. I'M HAVING THE PART REPLACED TOMORROW BUT WOULD LI...

Jan 13, 2000 Interior Lighting

THE "DOOR AJAR" SIGNAL KEEPS COMING UP ON MY DISPLAY PANEL - WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND WON'T GO OFF FOR 30-45 SECONDS. AT NIGHT THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD BECAUSE NEITHER I OR MY TEENAGE CHILDREN WHO DRIVE IT CAN SEE SAFELY. I'M HAVING THE PART REPLACED TOMORROW BUT WOULD LI...

Jan 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE EXPEDITION CONTINUED TO PICK-UP SPEED UNTIL I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE AT THIS POINT WAS RACING. WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED, IT TOOK ME ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO PULL T...

Jan 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE EXPEDITION CONTINUED TO PICK-UP SPEED UNTIL I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE AT THIS POINT WAS RACING. WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED, IT TOOK ME ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO PULL T...

Jan 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED, DEALERSHIP COMPLETED REPAIR WITHOUT CHARGE. *MJS

Jan 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED, DEALERSHIP COMPLETED REPAIR WITHOUT CHARGE. *MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD SAFETY LATCH LOCKS BY ITSELF. NLM

Jan 3, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD SAFETY LATCH LOCKS BY ITSELF. NLM

Dec 23, 1999 Steering

PITMAN ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS WITH 15,000 MILE OF WEAR DUE TO NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 23, 1999 Steering

PITMAN ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS WITH 15,000 MILE OF WEAR DUE TO NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 15, 1999 Structure

THE VEHICLE HAS CRACKS DEVELOPING ON THE ROOF ON BOTH SIDES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REMEDIED. *AK

Dec 15, 1999 Structure

THE VEHICLE HAS CRACKS DEVELOPING ON THE ROOF ON BOTH SIDES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REMEDIED. *AK

Dec 14, 1999 Steering

CONSUMER VEERED RIGHT TO AVOID ANIMAL AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STEER RACK DUE TO THE POWER STEERING GEAR SHAFT ASSEMBLY (SHEARED IN TWO) FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH PARKED VEHICLES. *MJS

Dec 14, 1999 Steering

CONSUMER VEERED RIGHT TO AVOID ANIMAL AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STEER RACK DUE TO THE POWER STEERING GEAR SHAFT ASSEMBLY (SHEARED IN TWO) FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH PARKED VEHICLES. *MJS

Dec 8, 1999 Power Train

AXLE-FRONT- LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM FRONT AXLE TUBE VENT HOSE--ISSUE OIL IS FORCED OUT THE VENT TUBE AND SPRAYED OIL ALL OVER RIGHT/FRONT TIRE AND DISC BRAKE AND ROTOR. I PAID TO REPAIRED IT. FORD HAD NO CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY PROBLEM. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB (97-10-10). OIL O...

Dec 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AXLE-FRONT- LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM FRONT AXLE TUBE VENT HOSE--ISSUE OIL IS FORCED OUT THE VENT TUBE AND SPRAYED OIL ALL OVER RIGHT/FRONT TIRE AND DISC BRAKE AND ROTOR. I PAID TO REPAIRED IT. FORD HAD NO CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY PROBLEM. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB (97-10-10). OIL O...

Dec 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AXLE-FRONT- LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM FRONT AXLE TUBE VENT HOSE--ISSUE OIL IS FORCED OUT THE VENT TUBE AND SPRAYED OIL ALL OVER RIGHT/FRONT TIRE AND DISC BRAKE AND ROTOR. I PAID TO REPAIRED IT. FORD HAD NO CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY PROBLEM. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB (97-10-10). OIL O...

Dec 8, 1999 Power Train

AXLE-FRONT- LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM FRONT AXLE TUBE VENT HOSE--ISSUE OIL IS FORCED OUT THE VENT TUBE AND SPRAYED OIL ALL OVER RIGHT/FRONT TIRE AND DISC BRAKE AND ROTOR. I PAID TO REPAIRED IT. FORD HAD NO CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY PROBLEM. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB (97-10-10). OIL O...

Dec 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AXLE-FRONT- LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM FRONT AXLE TUBE VENT HOSE--ISSUE OIL IS FORCED OUT THE VENT TUBE AND SPRAYED OIL ALL OVER RIGHT/FRONT TIRE AND DISC BRAKE AND ROTOR. I PAID TO REPAIRED IT. FORD HAD NO CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY PROBLEM. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB (97-10-10). OIL O...

Dec 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AXLE-FRONT- LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM FRONT AXLE TUBE VENT HOSE--ISSUE OIL IS FORCED OUT THE VENT TUBE AND SPRAYED OIL ALL OVER RIGHT/FRONT TIRE AND DISC BRAKE AND ROTOR. I PAID TO REPAIRED IT. FORD HAD NO CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY PROBLEM. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB (97-10-10). OIL O...

Dec 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND BRAKING HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED 2 IAC VALVES. THERE IS A BACK ORDER ON THIS PART. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 6, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED 2 IAC VALVES. THERE IS A BACK ORDER ON THIS PART. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND BRAKING HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED 2 IAC VALVES. THERE IS A BACK ORDER ON THIS PART. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 6, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED 2 IAC VALVES. THERE IS A BACK ORDER ON THIS PART. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 4, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 28169 MILES(1/19/99 - 18 MONTHS AFTER DELIVERY), AND THE REAR AT 42407 MILES(11/19/99 - 28 MONTHS AFTER DELIVERY). IN MY 41 YEARS OF DRIVING, I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS KIND OF FAILURES THAT FAST. USUALLY THESE FAILURES OCCUR AFTER 10 OR 15 YEARS. I SUGGEST IT WAS A PART F...

Dec 4, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 28169 MILES(1/19/99 - 18 MONTHS AFTER DELIVERY), AND THE REAR AT 42407 MILES(11/19/99 - 28 MONTHS AFTER DELIVERY). IN MY 41 YEARS OF DRIVING, I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS KIND OF FAILURES THAT FAST. USUALLY THESE FAILURES OCCUR AFTER 10 OR 15 YEARS. I SUGGEST IT WAS A PART F...

Nov 9, 1999 Electrical System Fire

AUTOMOBILE CAUGHT ON FIRE. WAS TOLD THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS FAULTY WIRING. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Electrical System Fire

AUTOMOBILE CAUGHT ON FIRE. WAS TOLD THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS FAULTY WIRING. *AK

Nov 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WOULD HEAR NOISES IN THE ENGINE. FRONT DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER'S AT LEAST 12 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CRANKSHAFT/ PULLEY TENSIONER WOULD LOOSEN & THE VACCUM TO THE BRAKES. WOULD NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES DUE TO LACK OF PRESSURE. *AK

Nov 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WOULD HEAR NOISES IN THE ENGINE. FRONT DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER'S AT LEAST 12 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CRANKSHAFT/ PULLEY TENSIONER WOULD LOOSEN & THE VACCUM TO THE BRAKES. WOULD NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES DUE TO LACK OF PRESSURE. *AK

Nov 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WOULD HEAR NOISES IN THE ENGINE. FRONT DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER'S AT LEAST 12 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CRANKSHAFT/ PULLEY TENSIONER WOULD LOOSEN & THE VACCUM TO THE BRAKES. WOULD NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES DUE TO LACK OF PRESSURE. *AK

Nov 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WOULD HEAR NOISES IN THE ENGINE. FRONT DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER'S AT LEAST 12 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CRANKSHAFT/ PULLEY TENSIONER WOULD LOOSEN & THE VACCUM TO THE BRAKES. WOULD NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES DUE TO LACK OF PRESSURE. *AK

Nov 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WOULD HEAR NOISES IN THE ENGINE. FRONT DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER'S AT LEAST 12 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CRANKSHAFT/ PULLEY TENSIONER WOULD LOOSEN & THE VACCUM TO THE BRAKES. WOULD NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES DUE TO LACK OF PRESSURE. *AK

Nov 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WOULD HEAR NOISES IN THE ENGINE. FRONT DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER'S AT LEAST 12 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CRANKSHAFT/ PULLEY TENSIONER WOULD LOOSEN & THE VACCUM TO THE BRAKES. WOULD NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES DUE TO LACK OF PRESSURE. *AK

Nov 4, 1999 Visibility

I AM UNDER 5'. THE ABILITY TO SEE USING THE SIDEVIEW MIRRORS IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, I WEAVE MY HEAD BACK AND FORTH, LOOKING THROUGH THE HIGH SEATS. HOWEVER, NIGHT DRIVING IS A TERROR! THE SIDEVIEW MIRRORS--REGARDLESS OF POSITIONING, DO NOT GIVE A CLEAR VIEW OF VEHICLES OR H...

Nov 4, 1999 Visibility

I AM UNDER 5'. THE ABILITY TO SEE USING THE SIDEVIEW MIRRORS IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, I WEAVE MY HEAD BACK AND FORTH, LOOKING THROUGH THE HIGH SEATS. HOWEVER, NIGHT DRIVING IS A TERROR! THE SIDEVIEW MIRRORS--REGARDLESS OF POSITIONING, DO NOT GIVE A CLEAR VIEW OF VEHICLES OR H...

Nov 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVER RELEASED ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BEGIN BRAKING AND IT BECAME STUCK DOWN CAUSING BRAKES TO BE INEFFECTIVE DUE TO THE MOMENTUM OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

Nov 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVER RELEASED ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BEGIN BRAKING AND IT BECAME STUCK DOWN CAUSING BRAKES TO BE INEFFECTIVE DUE TO THE MOMENTUM OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

Oct 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...

Oct 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...

Oct 23, 1999 Visibility

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...

Oct 23, 1999 Seats

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...

Oct 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...

Oct 23, 1999 Child Seat

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...

Oct 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT UP OR DOWN, REPAIRED AS PER TSB 980920, THEN REPLACED.GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK, RE-STARTED MANY TIMES AND EVENTUALL ABLE TO SHIFT.ESSENTIALLY OVER THE COURSE OF 6 VISITS THE ENTIRE COMPONENT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND IS NOW RETURNED.FRONT FENDERS WERE CURLED ...

Oct 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT UP OR DOWN, REPAIRED AS PER TSB 980920, THEN REPLACED.GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK, RE-STARTED MANY TIMES AND EVENTUALL ABLE TO SHIFT.ESSENTIALLY OVER THE COURSE OF 6 VISITS THE ENTIRE COMPONENT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND IS NOW RETURNED.FRONT FENDERS WERE CURLED ...

Oct 23, 1999 Structure

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT UP OR DOWN, REPAIRED AS PER TSB 980920, THEN REPLACED.GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK, RE-STARTED MANY TIMES AND EVENTUALL ABLE TO SHIFT.ESSENTIALLY OVER THE COURSE OF 6 VISITS THE ENTIRE COMPONENT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND IS NOW RETURNED.FRONT FENDERS WERE CURLED ...

Oct 23, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Oct 23, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Oct 23, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Oct 23, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Oct 23, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Oct 23, 1999 Seats

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Oct 23, 1999 Electrical System

REAR SWAY BAR FELL OUT OF BUSHING, MAKING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE.ROOF RACK FELL OFF DUE TO SCREWS THAT HOLD RACK TO ROOF WERE NOT INSTALLED.EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND GLASS TRIM DISCOLORED.PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STICKS AND SQUEAKS.SERPENTINE BELT NOISY UPON COLD MORNING STARTS.

Oct 23, 1999 Visibility

REAR SWAY BAR FELL OUT OF BUSHING, MAKING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE.ROOF RACK FELL OFF DUE TO SCREWS THAT HOLD RACK TO ROOF WERE NOT INSTALLED.EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND GLASS TRIM DISCOLORED.PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STICKS AND SQUEAKS.SERPENTINE BELT NOISY UPON COLD MORNING STARTS.

Oct 23, 1999 Suspension

REAR SWAY BAR FELL OUT OF BUSHING, MAKING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE.ROOF RACK FELL OFF DUE TO SCREWS THAT HOLD RACK TO ROOF WERE NOT INSTALLED.EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND GLASS TRIM DISCOLORED.PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STICKS AND SQUEAKS.SERPENTINE BELT NOISY UPON COLD MORNING STARTS.

Oct 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR SWAY BAR FELL OUT OF BUSHING, MAKING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE.ROOF RACK FELL OFF DUE TO SCREWS THAT HOLD RACK TO ROOF WERE NOT INSTALLED.EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND GLASS TRIM DISCOLORED.PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STICKS AND SQUEAKS.SERPENTINE BELT NOISY UPON COLD MORNING STARTS.

Oct 23, 1999 Steering

HOOD LIGHT CONNECTION FAULTY.'CLUNK' GOING OVER MODERATE BUMPS DUE TO SUSPENSION CONCERN-DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL AND IT WAS 'SLOSHING' AROUND.TECHNICIAN DESCRIBED A 'TRANSMISSION CHATTER' BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.STEERING WHEEL HAS 1/2 INCH OF PLAY.***OUR VEHICLE...

Oct 23, 1999 Suspension

HOOD LIGHT CONNECTION FAULTY.'CLUNK' GOING OVER MODERATE BUMPS DUE TO SUSPENSION CONCERN-DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL AND IT WAS 'SLOSHING' AROUND.TECHNICIAN DESCRIBED A 'TRANSMISSION CHATTER' BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.STEERING WHEEL HAS 1/2 INCH OF PLAY.***OUR VEHICLE...

Oct 23, 1999 Power Train

HOOD LIGHT CONNECTION FAULTY.'CLUNK' GOING OVER MODERATE BUMPS DUE TO SUSPENSION CONCERN-DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL AND IT WAS 'SLOSHING' AROUND.TECHNICIAN DESCRIBED A 'TRANSMISSION CHATTER' BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.STEERING WHEEL HAS 1/2 INCH OF PLAY.***OUR VEHICLE...

Oct 23, 1999 Electrical System

HOOD LIGHT CONNECTION FAULTY.'CLUNK' GOING OVER MODERATE BUMPS DUE TO SUSPENSION CONCERN-DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL AND IT WAS 'SLOSHING' AROUND.TECHNICIAN DESCRIBED A 'TRANSMISSION CHATTER' BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.STEERING WHEEL HAS 1/2 INCH OF PLAY.***OUR VEHICLE...

Oct 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...

Oct 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...

Oct 23, 1999 Visibility

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...

Oct 23, 1999 Seats

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...

Oct 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...

Oct 23, 1999 Child Seat

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...

Oct 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT UP OR DOWN, REPAIRED AS PER TSB 980920, THEN REPLACED.GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK, RE-STARTED MANY TIMES AND EVENTUALL ABLE TO SHIFT.ESSENTIALLY OVER THE COURSE OF 6 VISITS THE ENTIRE COMPONENT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND IS NOW RETURNED.FRONT FENDERS WERE CURLED ...

Oct 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT UP OR DOWN, REPAIRED AS PER TSB 980920, THEN REPLACED.GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK, RE-STARTED MANY TIMES AND EVENTUALL ABLE TO SHIFT.ESSENTIALLY OVER THE COURSE OF 6 VISITS THE ENTIRE COMPONENT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND IS NOW RETURNED.FRONT FENDERS WERE CURLED ...

Oct 23, 1999 Structure

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT UP OR DOWN, REPAIRED AS PER TSB 980920, THEN REPLACED.GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK, RE-STARTED MANY TIMES AND EVENTUALL ABLE TO SHIFT.ESSENTIALLY OVER THE COURSE OF 6 VISITS THE ENTIRE COMPONENT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND IS NOW RETURNED.FRONT FENDERS WERE CURLED ...

Oct 23, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Oct 23, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Oct 23, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Oct 23, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Oct 23, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Oct 23, 1999 Seats

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Oct 23, 1999 Electrical System

REAR SWAY BAR FELL OUT OF BUSHING, MAKING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE.ROOF RACK FELL OFF DUE TO SCREWS THAT HOLD RACK TO ROOF WERE NOT INSTALLED.EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND GLASS TRIM DISCOLORED.PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STICKS AND SQUEAKS.SERPENTINE BELT NOISY UPON COLD MORNING STARTS.

Oct 23, 1999 Visibility

REAR SWAY BAR FELL OUT OF BUSHING, MAKING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE.ROOF RACK FELL OFF DUE TO SCREWS THAT HOLD RACK TO ROOF WERE NOT INSTALLED.EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND GLASS TRIM DISCOLORED.PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STICKS AND SQUEAKS.SERPENTINE BELT NOISY UPON COLD MORNING STARTS.

Oct 23, 1999 Suspension

REAR SWAY BAR FELL OUT OF BUSHING, MAKING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE.ROOF RACK FELL OFF DUE TO SCREWS THAT HOLD RACK TO ROOF WERE NOT INSTALLED.EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND GLASS TRIM DISCOLORED.PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STICKS AND SQUEAKS.SERPENTINE BELT NOISY UPON COLD MORNING STARTS.

Oct 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR SWAY BAR FELL OUT OF BUSHING, MAKING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE.ROOF RACK FELL OFF DUE TO SCREWS THAT HOLD RACK TO ROOF WERE NOT INSTALLED.EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND GLASS TRIM DISCOLORED.PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STICKS AND SQUEAKS.SERPENTINE BELT NOISY UPON COLD MORNING STARTS.

Oct 23, 1999 Steering

HOOD LIGHT CONNECTION FAULTY.'CLUNK' GOING OVER MODERATE BUMPS DUE TO SUSPENSION CONCERN-DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL AND IT WAS 'SLOSHING' AROUND.TECHNICIAN DESCRIBED A 'TRANSMISSION CHATTER' BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.STEERING WHEEL HAS 1/2 INCH OF PLAY.***OUR VEHICLE...

Oct 23, 1999 Suspension

HOOD LIGHT CONNECTION FAULTY.'CLUNK' GOING OVER MODERATE BUMPS DUE TO SUSPENSION CONCERN-DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL AND IT WAS 'SLOSHING' AROUND.TECHNICIAN DESCRIBED A 'TRANSMISSION CHATTER' BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.STEERING WHEEL HAS 1/2 INCH OF PLAY.***OUR VEHICLE...

Oct 23, 1999 Power Train

HOOD LIGHT CONNECTION FAULTY.'CLUNK' GOING OVER MODERATE BUMPS DUE TO SUSPENSION CONCERN-DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL AND IT WAS 'SLOSHING' AROUND.TECHNICIAN DESCRIBED A 'TRANSMISSION CHATTER' BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.STEERING WHEEL HAS 1/2 INCH OF PLAY.***OUR VEHICLE...

Oct 23, 1999 Electrical System

HOOD LIGHT CONNECTION FAULTY.'CLUNK' GOING OVER MODERATE BUMPS DUE TO SUSPENSION CONCERN-DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL AND IT WAS 'SLOSHING' AROUND.TECHNICIAN DESCRIBED A 'TRANSMISSION CHATTER' BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.STEERING WHEEL HAS 1/2 INCH OF PLAY.***OUR VEHICLE...

Oct 22, 1999 Equipment

THE CABLE THAT SUPPORTS THE SPARE TIRE BROKE CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF . *YC

Oct 22, 1999 Equipment

THE CABLE THAT SUPPORTS THE SPARE TIRE BROKE CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF . *YC

Oct 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

FIRST OCCURANCE: VEHICLED STOPPED IN LEFT TURNING LANE, AT IDLE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. NOT JUST A LITTLE, BUT AS IF BEING SIGNIFICANTLY THROTTLED. SECOND OCCURANCE: VEHICLE SLOWING FOR SCHOOL CROSSING WITH CHILDREN CROSSING IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. SPEE...

Oct 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

FIRST OCCURANCE: VEHICLED STOPPED IN LEFT TURNING LANE, AT IDLE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. NOT JUST A LITTLE, BUT AS IF BEING SIGNIFICANTLY THROTTLED. SECOND OCCURANCE: VEHICLE SLOWING FOR SCHOOL CROSSING WITH CHILDREN CROSSING IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. SPEE...

Oct 12, 1999 Visibility

FRONT PASSANGER SIDE MIRROR HAS MYLAR BACKING DETACHING ITSELF FROM THE GLASS CAUSING DISTORTION AND 'A SCRATCHING' EFFECT ON THE MIRROR'S SURFACE.

Oct 12, 1999 Visibility

FRONT PASSANGER SIDE MIRROR HAS MYLAR BACKING DETACHING ITSELF FROM THE GLASS CAUSING DISTORTION AND 'A SCRATCHING' EFFECT ON THE MIRROR'S SURFACE.

Oct 5, 1999 Seat Belts

WHEN INSTALLING CSS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF SECOND ROW THE MIDDLE SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL QUIT WORKING DUE TO PRESSURE ON THE LEFT SEAT. IT IS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Seat Belts

WHEN INSTALLING CSS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF SECOND ROW THE MIDDLE SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL QUIT WORKING DUE TO PRESSURE ON THE LEFT SEAT. IT IS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Sep 24, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER VANE SEPARATED DESTROYING ENTIRE TRANSMISSION 5.4LTR ENGINE

Sep 24, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER VANE SEPARATED DESTROYING ENTIRE TRANSMISSION 5.4LTR ENGINE

Sep 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF,WITHIN 5 MIN OF PARKING AND EXITING VEHICLE A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ,THERE WERE 2 ABC TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS USED ON THE FIRE BUT IT COULD NOT BE SUPRESSED UNTIL A FIRE TRUCK ARRIVED ON THE SCENE. I LISTED ELECTRICAL BUT IT COULD HAVE INVOLVED TH...

Sep 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF,WITHIN 5 MIN OF PARKING AND EXITING VEHICLE A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ,THERE WERE 2 ABC TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS USED ON THE FIRE BUT IT COULD NOT BE SUPRESSED UNTIL A FIRE TRUCK ARRIVED ON THE SCENE. I LISTED ELECTRICAL BUT IT COULD HAVE INVOLVED TH...

Sep 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Suspension

THE VEHICLE VIBRATES UNCONTROLLABLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS . THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Power Train

REPORTING VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR UNTIL IT BECOMES NON- OPERATIONAL. BELIEVED THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AT 59,000 MILE OF WEARS. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE INFORMATION OR HELP IN THIS MATTER.

Sep 16, 1999 Suspension

THE VEHICLE VIBRATES UNCONTROLLABLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS . THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Power Train

REPORTING VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR UNTIL IT BECOMES NON- OPERATIONAL. BELIEVED THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AT 59,000 MILE OF WEARS. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE INFORMATION OR HELP IN THIS MATTER.

Sep 14, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE MULTIPLE FUNCTION SWITCH IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAS SHORT CIRCUIT. *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE MULTIPLE FUNCTION SWITCH IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAS SHORT CIRCUIT. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL SEAL/GREASE RETAINER--OIL LEAKED.

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL SEAL/GREASE RETAINER--OIL LEAKED.

Sep 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SENSORS WERE REPLACED WITH DIFFERENT SENSORS DUE TO CANCELLING OUT OF ABS SYSTEM. ENGINEERS INFORMED MECHANIC SENSORS NOT BEING MOUNTED IN HOUSING CORRECTLY. BEEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES FOR THIS ABS SYSTEM PROBLEM. HAVE NO BRAKES WHEN APPLIED. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BUZZING OR VIBRATING NOISE AT IDLE IN EXHAUST SYSTEM EMMINATING FROM UNDERNEATH FRONT SEAT AREA. I'VE BEEN TO TWO DEALERSHIPS MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PROBLEM CORRECTED.

Sep 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SENSORS WERE REPLACED WITH DIFFERENT SENSORS DUE TO CANCELLING OUT OF ABS SYSTEM. ENGINEERS INFORMED MECHANIC SENSORS NOT BEING MOUNTED IN HOUSING CORRECTLY. BEEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES FOR THIS ABS SYSTEM PROBLEM. HAVE NO BRAKES WHEN APPLIED. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BUZZING OR VIBRATING NOISE AT IDLE IN EXHAUST SYSTEM EMMINATING FROM UNDERNEATH FRONT SEAT AREA. I'VE BEEN TO TWO DEALERSHIPS MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PROBLEM CORRECTED.

Sep 2, 1999 Visibility

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE BECOMING DISTORTED IN CERTAIN LIGHTS WHICH REFLECT. DEALER CONTACTED AND NO RECALL ESTABLISHED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *YC

Sep 2, 1999 Visibility

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE BECOMING DISTORTED IN CERTAIN LIGHTS WHICH REFLECT. DEALER CONTACTED AND NO RECALL ESTABLISHED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *YC

Sep 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TAIL PIPE SEPARATED FROM THE MUFFLER & FELL OFF. DEALER REFERRED OWNER TO MUFFLER SHOP. THEY WELDED PIPE ON & IT FELL OFF SOMETIMES LATER AGAIN. *AK

Sep 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TAIL PIPE SEPARATED FROM THE MUFFLER & FELL OFF. DEALER REFERRED OWNER TO MUFFLER SHOP. THEY WELDED PIPE ON & IT FELL OFF SOMETIMES LATER AGAIN. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Structure

THE SUNROOF LEAK HAS CAUSED WATER TO ENTER ABOVE THE HEADLINER AND SHORT OUT THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE/INTERIOR LIGHTS

Aug 30, 1999 Structure

THE SUNROOF LEAK HAS CAUSED WATER TO ENTER ABOVE THE HEADLINER AND SHORT OUT THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE/INTERIOR LIGHTS

Aug 23, 1999 Steering

THE STEERING BOX WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. *YC

Aug 23, 1999 Steering

THE STEERING BOX WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. *YC

Aug 17, 1999 Trailer Hitches

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE FACTORY INSTALLED HITCHED WORKED LOOSE WITH 2 OF THE 6 BOLTS FALLING OUT AND THE REMAINING 4 BOLTS WERE VERY LOOSE. THE HITCH WAS CLOSE TO SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO MY NEW 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR THIS WEEK WHERE 4 OF THE 6 BOLTS WERE LOST AND THE OTH...

Aug 17, 1999 Trailer Hitches

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE FACTORY INSTALLED HITCHED WORKED LOOSE WITH 2 OF THE 6 BOLTS FALLING OUT AND THE REMAINING 4 BOLTS WERE VERY LOOSE. THE HITCH WAS CLOSE TO SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO MY NEW 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR THIS WEEK WHERE 4 OF THE 6 BOLTS WERE LOST AND THE OTH...

Aug 16, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING SHAFT FELL OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK COMSUMER STATES HE REPLACED THE POWERING STEERING PUMP HIMSELF. *JB

Aug 16, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING SHAFT FELL OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK COMSUMER STATES HE REPLACED THE POWERING STEERING PUMP HIMSELF. *JB

Aug 10, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED AND COLLAPSED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *YC

Aug 10, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED AND COLLAPSED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *YC

Aug 4, 1999 Electrical System Fire

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF SOMETHING BURNING FROM THE DASH AREA; DEALER NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED AND SOME REPAIRS WAS MADE BY REPLACING HEATING COIL; BUT CONDITION STILL REOCCURRING. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Electrical System Fire

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF SOMETHING BURNING FROM THE DASH AREA; DEALER NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED AND SOME REPAIRS WAS MADE BY REPLACING HEATING COIL; BUT CONDITION STILL REOCCURRING. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BRAKING AT INTERSECTION & AT ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP, VEHICLE STUDDENLY ACCELERATED. DRIVER HAD TO STAND ON BRAKE PETAL AND PUT TRANS IN PARK.

Aug 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BRAKING AT INTERSECTION & AT ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP, VEHICLE STUDDENLY ACCELERATED. DRIVER HAD TO STAND ON BRAKE PETAL AND PUT TRANS IN PARK.

Jul 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MANY OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF IDLE STRENGTH, CAUSING FAILURE. *YC

Jul 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MANY OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF IDLE STRENGTH, CAUSING FAILURE. *YC

Jul 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. BRAKE OPERATION SPORATIC. DEALER FOUND FAILED SPEED SENSOR.

Jul 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. BRAKE OPERATION SPORATIC. DEALER FOUND FAILED SPEED SENSOR.

Jul 9, 1999 Suspension

FAILURE CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHAKE OUT OF CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEED

Jul 9, 1999 Suspension

FAILURE CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHAKE OUT OF CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEED

Jul 6, 1999 Power Train

PANHARD BAR BRACKET HAS LARGE CRACK ON DRIVERS SIDE. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY OTHER EXPEDITION OWNERS AND MANY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I SEE NOTHING ON YOUR WEBSITE ABOUT A RECALL ON THIS FROM FORD. IF THIS BRACKET WOULD FAIL, SAY, IN A CORNER, IT COULD CERTAINLY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL,...

Jul 6, 1999 Power Train

PANHARD BAR BRACKET HAS LARGE CRACK ON DRIVERS SIDE. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY OTHER EXPEDITION OWNERS AND MANY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I SEE NOTHING ON YOUR WEBSITE ABOUT A RECALL ON THIS FROM FORD. IF THIS BRACKET WOULD FAIL, SAY, IN A CORNER, IT COULD CERTAINLY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL,...

Jul 2, 1999 Steering

BOLTS WHIH HOLD THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BROKE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. FOR NHTSA INFORMATION FILE. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE HAD TWO SETS OF FRONT TIE ROD REPLACEMENTS SINCE NOVEMBER, 1998, AND BELIEVED THAT THIS CONDITION WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT (ANTI-SWAY BAR LINK ARMS). DELAER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE 98 VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED FOR THAT SAME PROBLEM, BUT NOTHING WAS DONE FOR OWNER OF 19...

Jul 2, 1999 Steering

BOLTS WHIH HOLD THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BROKE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. FOR NHTSA INFORMATION FILE. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE HAD TWO SETS OF FRONT TIE ROD REPLACEMENTS SINCE NOVEMBER, 1998, AND BELIEVED THAT THIS CONDITION WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT (ANTI-SWAY BAR LINK ARMS). DELAER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE 98 VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED FOR THAT SAME PROBLEM, BUT NOTHING WAS DONE FOR OWNER OF 19...

Jun 17, 1999 Wheels Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF VEHICLE. RIGHT AFTERWARDS THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF DUE TO LUGS:NUTS: BOLTS SHEARING OFF. THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED BY DEALERSHIP. ON APRIL 24TH, WHILE DRIVING RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF, SENDING VEHICLE INTO A GUA...

Jun 17, 1999 Wheels Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF VEHICLE. RIGHT AFTERWARDS THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF DUE TO LUGS:NUTS: BOLTS SHEARING OFF. THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED BY DEALERSHIP. ON APRIL 24TH, WHILE DRIVING RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF, SENDING VEHICLE INTO A GUA...

Jun 11, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IT SUDDENLY BECAME HARD TO CONTROL VEHICLE. IT STARTED TO VEER ALL OVER THE ROAD AND JERKED FURTHER THAN THE TURN THAT WAS BEING MADE AT THE TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IT SUDDENLY BECAME HARD TO CONTROL VEHICLE. IT STARTED TO VEER ALL OVER THE ROAD AND JERKED FURTHER THAN THE TURN THAT WAS BEING MADE AT THE TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Air Bags

COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS THE AIRBAGS IS DEFECTIVE AND MUST BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE DUE TO WARRANTY...WE WERE WARNED THAT THE AIRBAG WON'T DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT OR MAY DEPLOY AT ANYTIME. UPON CALLING FORD MOTOR COMPANY THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY WOULD DO. I FEEL THAT THIS ...

Jun 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. MJS

Jun 8, 1999 Air Bags

COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS THE AIRBAGS IS DEFECTIVE AND MUST BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE DUE TO WARRANTY...WE WERE WARNED THAT THE AIRBAG WON'T DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT OR MAY DEPLOY AT ANYTIME. UPON CALLING FORD MOTOR COMPANY THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY WOULD DO. I FEEL THAT THIS ...

Jun 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. MJS

Jun 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED, A LOSS OF THE POWER BRAKES OCCURRED A NUMBER OF TIMES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ADJ

Jun 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED, A LOSS OF THE POWER BRAKES OCCURRED A NUMBER OF TIMES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ADJ

Jun 4, 1999 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE IN FOR REPAIRS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO FAILURE, HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Equipment

A/C BLOWER NOISY. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Suspension

SUSPENSION LIGHT CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATELY WITH EXCESSIVE NOISE IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER CONTINUES. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS WOULD NOT GO INTO FILLER NECK, RESULTING IN SPILLING OUT ON PAVEMENT WHEN TRYING TO FILL TANK. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPAIR ATTEMPTS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO ENGINE NOISE, HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE IN FOR REPAIRS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO FAILURE, HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Equipment

A/C BLOWER NOISY. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Suspension

SUSPENSION LIGHT CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATELY WITH EXCESSIVE NOISE IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER CONTINUES. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS WOULD NOT GO INTO FILLER NECK, RESULTING IN SPILLING OUT ON PAVEMENT WHEN TRYING TO FILL TANK. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPAIR ATTEMPTS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO ENGINE NOISE, HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. MJS

Jun 2, 1999 Tires

TWO CRACKS IN CAST ALLOY WHEEL CAUSED THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR . *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Equipment

THE CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Jun 2, 1999 Tires

TWO CRACKS IN CAST ALLOY WHEEL CAUSED THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR . *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Equipment

THE CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Jun 1, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICHLE THE TORSION BAR BROKE. THE TRUCK DROPPED IN THE RIGHT FRONT AND I WAS FORCE TO PULL OVER. I WORK WITH TWO OTHERS THAT HAVE EXPEDITIONS (1997 AND 1998) BOTH HAVE BROKE THE SAME TORSION BAR ON THE SAME SIDE. THEY ARE JOE WITTIG AND GARY MORSE. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICHLE THE TORSION BAR BROKE. THE TRUCK DROPPED IN THE RIGHT FRONT AND I WAS FORCE TO PULL OVER. I WORK WITH TWO OTHERS THAT HAVE EXPEDITIONS (1997 AND 1998) BOTH HAVE BROKE THE SAME TORSION BAR ON THE SAME SIDE. THEY ARE JOE WITTIG AND GARY MORSE. *AK

May 25, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. *AK

May 25, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. *AK

May 21, 1999 Wheels

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH ON. THEN THERE WAS SLIGHT VIBRATION. CONSUMER LOOKED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HIM, AND NOTICED THAT LEFT SIDE TIRE CAME OFF DUE TO LUGS: NUTS AND BOLTS SHEARING OFF. *AK

May 21, 1999 Wheels

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH ON. THEN THERE WAS SLIGHT VIBRATION. CONSUMER LOOKED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HIM, AND NOTICED THAT LEFT SIDE TIRE CAME OFF DUE TO LUGS: NUTS AND BOLTS SHEARING OFF. *AK

May 9, 1999 Wheels

UNABLE TO REMOVE WHEELS. *AK

May 9, 1999 Wheels

UNABLE TO REMOVE WHEELS. *AK

May 7, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL PUMP AND SENDER FAILED CAUSING THE NOZZLE TO SHUT OFF AND THE VEHICLE NOT TO COMPLETELY FILL UP. NLM

May 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND SENDER FAILED CAUSING THE NOZZLE TO SHUT OFF AND THE VEHICLE NOT TO COMPLETELY FILL UP. NLM

May 7, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL PUMP AND SENDER FAILED CAUSING THE NOZZLE TO SHUT OFF AND THE VEHICLE NOT TO COMPLETELY FILL UP. NLM

May 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND SENDER FAILED CAUSING THE NOZZLE TO SHUT OFF AND THE VEHICLE NOT TO COMPLETELY FILL UP. NLM

May 3, 1999 Suspension

WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS ATTACHED TO TRAILER THE REAR WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AND SHAKE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE UNTIL THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM. MEANTIME, CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO USE VEHICLE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH HE IS PAYING FOR. CA...

May 3, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S SIDE TORSION BAR COLLASPED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 3, 1999 Suspension

WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS ATTACHED TO TRAILER THE REAR WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AND SHAKE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE UNTIL THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM. MEANTIME, CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO USE VEHICLE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH HE IS PAYING FOR. CA...

May 3, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S SIDE TORSION BAR COLLASPED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT IN THE VEHICLE'S THIRD ROW OF SEATS WAS SO TIGHT THAT IT WAS CHOKING THE CHILD. THE CHILD HAD TO BE CUT OUT OFF THE SEATBELTS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT IN THE VEHICLE'S THIRD ROW OF SEATS WAS SO TIGHT THAT IT WAS CHOKING THE CHILD. THE CHILD HAD TO BE CUT OUT OFF THE SEATBELTS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE BRAKE & ACCELERATOR IS UNSAFE. WHEN THE BRAKE IS ENGAGED, IT IS BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE ACCELERATOR. IN AN EMEREGENCY STOP, IT IS POSSIBLE TO FULLY ENGAGE THE BRAKE, AND WITH YOUR FOOT PARTIALLY OVERHANGING TO ACCIDENTLY ENGAGE THE ACCELERATOR. THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH...

Apr 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE BRAKE & ACCELERATOR IS UNSAFE. WHEN THE BRAKE IS ENGAGED, IT IS BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE ACCELERATOR. IN AN EMEREGENCY STOP, IT IS POSSIBLE TO FULLY ENGAGE THE BRAKE, AND WITH YOUR FOOT PARTIALLY OVERHANGING TO ACCIDENTLY ENGAGE THE ACCELERATOR. THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH...

Apr 21, 1999 Equipment

THE CABLE THAT SUPPORTS THE SPARE TIRE THAT IS POSITIONED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE BROKE WHEN CONSUMER DROVE OVER A DIP THAT WAS IN THE STREET, CAUSING THE TIRE TO DISMOUNT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 21, 1999 Equipment

THE CABLE THAT SUPPORTS THE SPARE TIRE THAT IS POSITIONED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE BROKE WHEN CONSUMER DROVE OVER A DIP THAT WAS IN THE STREET, CAUSING THE TIRE TO DISMOUNT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 6, 1999 Power Train

AFTER CAR IS STARTED IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, MANUFACTURER HAS A BYPASS IN MANUAL TO DRIVE. BUT WHEN SAFETY SWITCH IS BY PASSED IT ALLOWS CRUISE CONTROL TO BE USED. WHEN BRAKES ARE HIT THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE. DEALER AWARE O PROBLEM. REPAIRWORK HAS BEEN DONE. MANUFACTURER NOT AWA...

Apr 6, 1999 Power Train

AFTER CAR IS STARTED IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, MANUFACTURER HAS A BYPASS IN MANUAL TO DRIVE. BUT WHEN SAFETY SWITCH IS BY PASSED IT ALLOWS CRUISE CONTROL TO BE USED. WHEN BRAKES ARE HIT THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE. DEALER AWARE O PROBLEM. REPAIRWORK HAS BEEN DONE. MANUFACTURER NOT AWA...

Mar 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE FAILED REPEATEDLY BUT INTERMITTENTLY SINCE 3/97, MULTIPLE DEALERS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. PARTS REPLACED, BUT BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL. BRAKES GO HARD, TAKES A LONG TIME TO STOP, VEHICLE SHUDDERS DURING BRAKING. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE FAILED REPEATEDLY BUT INTERMITTENTLY SINCE 3/97, MULTIPLE DEALERS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. PARTS REPLACED, BUT BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL. BRAKES GO HARD, TAKES A LONG TIME TO STOP, VEHICLE SHUDDERS DURING BRAKING. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY WIFE HAD JUST BEGAN TO PRESS THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN TO GO AROUND A CURVE WHEN SHE REALIZED THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AS USUAL AS ALL POWER WAS GONE. SHE RAN INTO THE WRONG LANE OF TRAFFIC ON A SPLIT OFF ROAD AND WAS ABLE WITH GREAT PRESSURE TO GET THE TR...

Mar 23, 1999 Electrical System

MY WIFE HAD JUST BEGAN TO PRESS THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN TO GO AROUND A CURVE WHEN SHE REALIZED THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AS USUAL AS ALL POWER WAS GONE. SHE RAN INTO THE WRONG LANE OF TRAFFIC ON A SPLIT OFF ROAD AND WAS ABLE WITH GREAT PRESSURE TO GET THE TR...

Mar 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY WIFE HAD JUST BEGAN TO PRESS THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN TO GO AROUND A CURVE WHEN SHE REALIZED THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AS USUAL AS ALL POWER WAS GONE. SHE RAN INTO THE WRONG LANE OF TRAFFIC ON A SPLIT OFF ROAD AND WAS ABLE WITH GREAT PRESSURE TO GET THE TR...

Mar 23, 1999 Electrical System

MY WIFE HAD JUST BEGAN TO PRESS THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN TO GO AROUND A CURVE WHEN SHE REALIZED THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AS USUAL AS ALL POWER WAS GONE. SHE RAN INTO THE WRONG LANE OF TRAFFIC ON A SPLIT OFF ROAD AND WAS ABLE WITH GREAT PRESSURE TO GET THE TR...

Mar 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT HAS FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING DRAGGING. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD ON 3-16-99 AND FOUND TO HAVE A REAR SEAL THAT WENT OUT ON THE BRAKES TAKING THE DRUMS AND ROTORS WITH IT. THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND WILL TAKE AT LEAST A WEEK FROM TIME TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. I ...

Mar 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT HAS FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING DRAGGING. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD ON 3-16-99 AND FOUND TO HAVE A REAR SEAL THAT WENT OUT ON THE BRAKES TAKING THE DRUMS AND ROTORS WITH IT. THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND WILL TAKE AT LEAST A WEEK FROM TIME TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. I ...

Mar 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT HAS FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING DRAGGING. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD ON 3-16-99 AND FOUND TO HAVE A REAR SEAL THAT WENT OUT ON THE BRAKES TAKING THE DRUMS AND ROTORS WITH IT. THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND WILL TAKE AT LEAST A WEEK FROM TIME TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. I ...

Mar 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT HAS FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING DRAGGING. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD ON 3-16-99 AND FOUND TO HAVE A REAR SEAL THAT WENT OUT ON THE BRAKES TAKING THE DRUMS AND ROTORS WITH IT. THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND WILL TAKE AT LEAST A WEEK FROM TIME TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. I ...

Mar 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT HAS FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING DRAGGING. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD ON 3-16-99 AND FOUND TO HAVE A REAR SEAL THAT WENT OUT ON THE BRAKES TAKING THE DRUMS AND ROTORS WITH IT. THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND WILL TAKE AT LEAST A WEEK FROM TIME TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. I ...

Mar 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT HAS FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING DRAGGING. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD ON 3-16-99 AND FOUND TO HAVE A REAR SEAL THAT WENT OUT ON THE BRAKES TAKING THE DRUMS AND ROTORS WITH IT. THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND WILL TAKE AT LEAST A WEEK FROM TIME TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. I ...

Mar 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WE EXPERIENCED AN INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION, AND FORD REPLACED THROTTLE COMPONENTS. WE WERE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND THE THROTTLE FLOORED ITSELF, AND I HAD TO PULL THE PEDAL BACK ON TWO SEPARATE OCCATIONS. AND THE PEDAL WAS NOT CAUGHT UNDER THE FLOOR MAT.

Mar 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FLOORED ITSELF, PASSENGER WITNESSED FOOT ON BRAKE AND NOT THE THROTTLE. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND NOT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE FRAME WAS BENT FROM THE CRASH.

Mar 16, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FLOORED ITSELF, PASSENGER WITNESSED FOOT ON BRAKE AND NOT THE THROTTLE. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND NOT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE FRAME WAS BENT FROM THE CRASH.

Mar 16, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FLOORED ITSELF, PASSENGER WITNESSED FOOT ON BRAKE AND NOT THE THROTTLE. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND NOT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE FRAME WAS BENT FROM THE CRASH.

Mar 16, 1999 Structure Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FLOORED ITSELF, PASSENGER WITNESSED FOOT ON BRAKE AND NOT THE THROTTLE. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND NOT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE FRAME WAS BENT FROM THE CRASH.

Mar 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE OCCURED GRADUALLY..THE DEALER NEVER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS IT UNTIL COOLANT IN CYLINDERS 1 AND 4 CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT START. THE CONTROL-TRAC IS VERY DISCONCERTING SINCE THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT STAY IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHEN IT HAS BEEN SELECTED TO DO SO. I...

Mar 16, 1999 Power Train

THE COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE OCCURED GRADUALLY..THE DEALER NEVER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS IT UNTIL COOLANT IN CYLINDERS 1 AND 4 CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT START. THE CONTROL-TRAC IS VERY DISCONCERTING SINCE THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT STAY IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHEN IT HAS BEEN SELECTED TO DO SO. I...

Mar 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WE EXPERIENCED AN INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION, AND FORD REPLACED THROTTLE COMPONENTS. WE WERE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND THE THROTTLE FLOORED ITSELF, AND I HAD TO PULL THE PEDAL BACK ON TWO SEPARATE OCCATIONS. AND THE PEDAL WAS NOT CAUGHT UNDER THE FLOOR MAT.

Mar 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FLOORED ITSELF, PASSENGER WITNESSED FOOT ON BRAKE AND NOT THE THROTTLE. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND NOT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE FRAME WAS BENT FROM THE CRASH.

Mar 16, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FLOORED ITSELF, PASSENGER WITNESSED FOOT ON BRAKE AND NOT THE THROTTLE. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND NOT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE FRAME WAS BENT FROM THE CRASH.

Mar 16, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FLOORED ITSELF, PASSENGER WITNESSED FOOT ON BRAKE AND NOT THE THROTTLE. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND NOT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE FRAME WAS BENT FROM THE CRASH.

Mar 16, 1999 Structure Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FLOORED ITSELF, PASSENGER WITNESSED FOOT ON BRAKE AND NOT THE THROTTLE. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND NOT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE FRAME WAS BENT FROM THE CRASH.

Mar 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE OCCURED GRADUALLY..THE DEALER NEVER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS IT UNTIL COOLANT IN CYLINDERS 1 AND 4 CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT START. THE CONTROL-TRAC IS VERY DISCONCERTING SINCE THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT STAY IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHEN IT HAS BEEN SELECTED TO DO SO. I...

Mar 16, 1999 Power Train

THE COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE OCCURED GRADUALLY..THE DEALER NEVER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS IT UNTIL COOLANT IN CYLINDERS 1 AND 4 CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT START. THE CONTROL-TRAC IS VERY DISCONCERTING SINCE THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT STAY IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHEN IT HAS BEEN SELECTED TO DO SO. I...

Mar 15, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO JUMP INTO GEAR AND ACCELERATED AFTER RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Mar 15, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO JUMP INTO GEAR AND ACCELERATED AFTER RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Mar 4, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Mar 4, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Mar 2, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN SITTING AT COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WAS IDLING, CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, DRIVERS FOOT ON BRAKE, THE VEHICLE JUST TOOK OFF, HIT TWO CARS AND TELEPHONE POSTS. DEALER HAD REPAIRED THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE 21-DEC-98. DEALER CONTACTED AGAIN AND ASSUMED THE CRUISE CONTROL IS RELATED IN INCIDENT. PROBLEM ...

Mar 2, 1999 Wheels

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH LUGS: NUTS. LUGS: NUTS WERE LOOSE. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS WORKED ON FOR RECALL REPAIRS. RECALL98V096000. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 2, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN SITTING AT COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WAS IDLING, CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, DRIVERS FOOT ON BRAKE, THE VEHICLE JUST TOOK OFF, HIT TWO CARS AND TELEPHONE POSTS. DEALER HAD REPAIRED THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE 21-DEC-98. DEALER CONTACTED AGAIN AND ASSUMED THE CRUISE CONTROL IS RELATED IN INCIDENT. PROBLEM ...

Mar 2, 1999 Wheels

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH LUGS: NUTS. LUGS: NUTS WERE LOOSE. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS WORKED ON FOR RECALL REPAIRS. RECALL98V096000. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE THE HOUSE, AND VEHICLE EXPLODED, CATCHING ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINED TO CONSUMER THAT FIRE STARTED IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE THE HOUSE, AND VEHICLE EXPLODED, CATCHING ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINED TO CONSUMER THAT FIRE STARTED IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. *AK

Feb 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN TWO WEEKS TIME, I HAVE HAD MY ENGINE COMPLETELY FAIL WHILE EXITING

Feb 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN TWO WEEKS TIME, I HAVE HAD MY ENGINE COMPLETELY FAIL WHILE EXITING

Feb 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN TWO WEEKS TIME, I HAVE HAD MY ENGINE COMPLETELY FAIL WHILE EXITING

Feb 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN TWO WEEKS TIME, I HAVE HAD MY ENGINE COMPLETELY FAIL WHILE EXITING

Feb 19, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL AND STAY THERE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THREE OCCASIONS, LATE JULY AND AUGUST. FORD HAS NO SOLUTION TO PROBLEM. FORD TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO DRIVE IT UNTIL IT BREAKS DOWN. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL AND STAY THERE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THREE OCCASIONS, LATE JULY AND AUGUST. FORD HAS NO SOLUTION TO PROBLEM. FORD TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO DRIVE IT UNTIL IT BREAKS DOWN. *AK

Feb 10, 1999 Steering

COMPANY VEHICLE. IE98026; WHILE DRIVING ONE WHEEL POINTED TO RIGHT AND ONE TO LEFT. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN VEHICLE. TIE ROD END BECAME SEPARATED FROM LINK PIECE. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATED NO WARRANTY ON VEHICLE. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNERS EXPENSE. PROVIDED FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 10, 1999 Steering

WHILE EXITING A BUSY FREEWAY STEERING LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. ALSO ABS BRAKES FAILED, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK

Feb 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE EXITING A BUSY FREEWAY STEERING LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. ALSO ABS BRAKES FAILED, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK

Feb 10, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHILE EXITING A BUSY FREEWAY STEERING LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. ALSO ABS BRAKES FAILED, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK

Feb 10, 1999 Steering

COMPANY VEHICLE. IE98026; WHILE DRIVING ONE WHEEL POINTED TO RIGHT AND ONE TO LEFT. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN VEHICLE. TIE ROD END BECAME SEPARATED FROM LINK PIECE. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATED NO WARRANTY ON VEHICLE. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNERS EXPENSE. PROVIDED FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 10, 1999 Steering

WHILE EXITING A BUSY FREEWAY STEERING LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. ALSO ABS BRAKES FAILED, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK

Feb 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE EXITING A BUSY FREEWAY STEERING LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. ALSO ABS BRAKES FAILED, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK

Feb 10, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHILE EXITING A BUSY FREEWAY STEERING LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. ALSO ABS BRAKES FAILED, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK

Feb 4, 1999 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 45 TO 50 MPH SPARE TIRE UNDER TRUCK FELL OFF/ SHIFT CABLE BRACKET BREAKING WHILE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY. *AK *ML

Feb 4, 1999 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 45 TO 50 MPH SPARE TIRE UNDER TRUCK FELL OFF/ SHIFT CABLE BRACKET BREAKING WHILE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY. *AK *ML

Feb 2, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS SENSITIVE WHENEVER TOUCHING IT OR TRYING TO STEER VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS TO FOLLOW STEERING WHEEL INORDER TO DRIVE. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS SENSITIVE WHENEVER TOUCHING IT OR TRYING TO STEER VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS TO FOLLOW STEERING WHEEL INORDER TO DRIVE. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS CAP FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONING. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM EXPERIENCING NOISE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

SHIFT LINKAGE SYSTEM FAILED, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (97V171000). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Wheels

LUG NUTS EXPERIENCING FAILURE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V095000). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANLY COMES ON SINCE NEW. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED RELAY TO FAIL, 4-WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL/TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS CAP FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONING. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM EXPERIENCING NOISE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

SHIFT LINKAGE SYSTEM FAILED, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (97V171000). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Wheels

LUG NUTS EXPERIENCING FAILURE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V095000). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANLY COMES ON SINCE NEW. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED RELAY TO FAIL, 4-WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL/TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE. YH

Jan 28, 1999 Suspension

LEFT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.*AK

Jan 28, 1999 Suspension

LEFT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.*AK

Jan 27, 1999 Wheels

RECALL # 98V095000 FORD/LUG NUTS; OWNER RECEIVED FIRST NOTIFICAITON LETTER IN JUNE OF 1998. STILL WAITING FOR THE SECOND NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. FIRST NOTIFICATION STATED THAT A SECOND NOTIFICATION WOULD BE SENT IN THE FALL OF 1998. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Wheels

RECALL # 98V095000 FORD/LUG NUTS; OWNER RECEIVED FIRST NOTIFICAITON LETTER IN JUNE OF 1998. STILL WAITING FOR THE SECOND NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. FIRST NOTIFICATION STATED THAT A SECOND NOTIFICATION WOULD BE SENT IN THE FALL OF 1998. *AK

Jan 14, 1999 Power Train

UNEXPECTEDLY LOST DRIVE TRAN WHILE TRAVELING ON US ROUTE 1 HIGHWAY, GOING 35 MPH, IN BAD WHETHER CONDITIONS.

Jan 14, 1999 Power Train

UNEXPECTEDLY LOST DRIVE TRAN WHILE TRAVELING ON US ROUTE 1 HIGHWAY, GOING 35 MPH, IN BAD WHETHER CONDITIONS.

Jan 13, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER SWITCH REPEATEDLY FAILS TO OPERATE WASHER. FIRST FAILURE WAS WITHIN THE FIRST 1000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH ONE TIME. FAILURE REOCCURED WITHIN HOURS. DEALER CLAIMED THE SWITCH WAS OK NEXT TWO TIMES I ASKED FOR IT TO BE FIXED. SWITCH CAN BE MADE TO WORK BY SWIT...

Jan 13, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER SWITCH REPEATEDLY FAILS TO OPERATE WASHER. FIRST FAILURE WAS WITHIN THE FIRST 1000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH ONE TIME. FAILURE REOCCURED WITHIN HOURS. DEALER CLAIMED THE SWITCH WAS OK NEXT TWO TIMES I ASKED FOR IT TO BE FIXED. SWITCH CAN BE MADE TO WORK BY SWIT...

Jan 12, 1999 Steering

STEERING SECTOR BOLT SHEARED, STEERING BECAME INOPERATIVE AS PART OF SHEARED BOLT FELL INSIDE OF STEERING SECTOR. *MJS

Jan 12, 1999 Steering

STEERING SECTOR BOLT SHEARED, STEERING BECAME INOPERATIVE AS PART OF SHEARED BOLT FELL INSIDE OF STEERING SECTOR. *MJS

Jan 5, 1999 Visibility

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH FAILING TO OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED SWITCH ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Visibility

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH FAILING TO OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED SWITCH ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Dec 28, 1998 Suspension

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FEELS THAT IT DOES NOT HANDLE PROPERLY, BOLT FELL OUT OF THE FRONT END, AFTER REPAIR FRONT END FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK DUE TO TIE-ROD ENDS PULLING APART.

Dec 28, 1998 Steering

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FEELS THAT IT DOES NOT HANDLE PROPERLY, BOLT FELL OUT OF THE FRONT END, AFTER REPAIR FRONT END FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK DUE TO TIE-ROD ENDS PULLING APART.

Dec 28, 1998 Wheels

REAR WHEEL CAME LOOSE DUE TO BROKEN STUDS.

Dec 28, 1998 Wheels

REAR WHEEL CAME LOOSE DUE TO BROKEN STUDS.

Dec 28, 1998 Structure

CHASSIS CRACKED.

Dec 28, 1998 Suspension

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FEELS THAT IT DOES NOT HANDLE PROPERLY, BOLT FELL OUT OF THE FRONT END, AFTER REPAIR FRONT END FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK DUE TO TIE-ROD ENDS PULLING APART.

Dec 28, 1998 Steering

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FEELS THAT IT DOES NOT HANDLE PROPERLY, BOLT FELL OUT OF THE FRONT END, AFTER REPAIR FRONT END FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK DUE TO TIE-ROD ENDS PULLING APART.

Dec 28, 1998 Wheels

REAR WHEEL CAME LOOSE DUE TO BROKEN STUDS.

Dec 28, 1998 Wheels

REAR WHEEL CAME LOOSE DUE TO BROKEN STUDS.

Dec 28, 1998 Structure

CHASSIS CRACKED.

Dec 27, 1998 Tires

TIRE MOVING AROUND RIM/WHEEL. MANUFACTURE WANTS TO 'GLUE' TIRE TO THE RIM. I SUGGESTED POSSIBLE RIM OR TIRE DEFECT, NEEDS REPLACEMENT....NOT A "GLUE" BANDAID.( DOT NUMBER: )

Dec 27, 1998 Tires

TIRE MOVING AROUND RIM/WHEEL. MANUFACTURE WANTS TO 'GLUE' TIRE TO THE RIM. I SUGGESTED POSSIBLE RIM OR TIRE DEFECT, NEEDS REPLACEMENT....NOT A "GLUE" BANDAID.( DOT NUMBER: )

Dec 23, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE AND FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE TORSION BAR AND THE TORSION BRACKET WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK

Dec 23, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE AND FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE TORSION BAR AND THE TORSION BRACKET WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Wheels

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONCERNING LUGS: NUTS, RECALL NUMBER 98V095000 IN JUNE 1998. CONSUMER SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED SECOND NOTIFCATION BEFORE TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR COMPLETE REMEDY, WHICH HAS NOT ARRIVED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Wheels

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONCERNING LUGS: NUTS, RECALL NUMBER 98V095000 IN JUNE 1998. CONSUMER SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED SECOND NOTIFCATION BEFORE TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR COMPLETE REMEDY, WHICH HAS NOT ARRIVED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 14, 1998 Wheels

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN JUNE OF 1998, FOR THE WHEEL LUGS: NUTS: BOLTS, MANUFACTURER RECALL #98S14 NHTSA RECALL #98V095000. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THEY HAVE NO PARTS. *AK

Dec 14, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES AND TURNS MORE QUICKLY THAN NORMAL WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Dec 14, 1998 Wheels

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN JUNE OF 1998, FOR THE WHEEL LUGS: NUTS: BOLTS, MANUFACTURER RECALL #98S14 NHTSA RECALL #98V095000. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THEY HAVE NO PARTS. *AK

Dec 14, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES AND TURNS MORE QUICKLY THAN NORMAL WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AND PRIMARILY IN THE CENTER VISION AREA OF THE WIPER AREA. THE WIPER BLADES HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE DEALER JUST REPLACES THE BLADES. IT APPEARS THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE WINDSHIELD IS ...

Dec 10, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AND PRIMARILY IN THE CENTER VISION AREA OF THE WIPER AREA. THE WIPER BLADES HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE DEALER JUST REPLACES THE BLADES. IT APPEARS THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE WINDSHIELD IS ...

Dec 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO WORK.

Dec 9, 1998 Wheels

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V095000 IN THE MAIL. CALLED DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE. DEALER RECEIVED ONLY LIMITED SUPPLY OF PARTS. LUGS: NUTS SENT ACCORDING TO VEHICLES SOLD. *AK

Dec 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO WORK.

Dec 9, 1998 Wheels

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V095000 IN THE MAIL. CALLED DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE. DEALER RECEIVED ONLY LIMITED SUPPLY OF PARTS. LUGS: NUTS SENT ACCORDING TO VEHICLES SOLD. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Wheels

RECALL # 98V095000 FORD/LUGS: NUTS. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR REPAIR OVER 5 MONTHS. DEALER NEVER HAS PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL, AND NOT ABLE TO TELL CONSUMER WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Wheels

RECALL # 98V095000 FORD/LUGS: NUTS. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR REPAIR OVER 5 MONTHS. DEALER NEVER HAS PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL, AND NOT ABLE TO TELL CONSUMER WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUED STABILITY PROBLEMS, BOLT FELL FROM FRONT END AND THE FRONT END FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK AFTER REPAIR DUE TO TIE-ROD ENDS PULLING APART RIPPING OUT OF LOCATION WHERE THEY WERE SCREWED.

Dec 2, 1998 Wheels

REAR WHEEL CAME LOOSE DUE TO BROKEN STUDS.

Dec 2, 1998 Structure

CHASSIS CRACKED.

Dec 2, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUED STABILITY PROBLEMS, BOLT FELL FROM FRONT END AND THE FRONT END FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK AFTER REPAIR DUE TO TIE-ROD ENDS PULLING APART RIPPING OUT OF LOCATION WHERE THEY WERE SCREWED.

Dec 2, 1998 Wheels

REAR WHEEL CAME LOOSE DUE TO BROKEN STUDS.

Dec 2, 1998 Structure

CHASSIS CRACKED.

Nov 25, 1998 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS 70MPH & UP THE VEHICLE'S REAR WOULD SWAY BACK & FORTH. HAD STEERING CONTROL PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & NO FAULT WAS FOUND WITH THE STEERING. *AK

Nov 25, 1998 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS 70MPH & UP THE VEHICLE'S REAR WOULD SWAY BACK & FORTH. HAD STEERING CONTROL PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & NO FAULT WAS FOUND WITH THE STEERING. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING 40 MPH THE WHEEL WASN'T LEVELED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. WHEN ATTEMPING TO GET BACK ON THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER FOUR TIMES, CAUSING THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER TO FLY OUT THE WINDOW AND THE CONSUMER WAS HURT TO. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING 40 MPH THE WHEEL WASN'T LEVELED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. WHEN ATTEMPING TO GET BACK ON THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER FOUR TIMES, CAUSING THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER TO FLY OUT THE WINDOW AND THE CONSUMER WAS HURT TO. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN TO A CERTAIN POINT, AND THEN THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING TO VEHICLE TO KEEP ROLLING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN TO A CERTAIN POINT, AND THEN THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING TO VEHICLE TO KEEP ROLLING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Tires

THE GOODYEAR WRANGLERS RTS TIRES ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE FORD EXPEDITION,THEY HAVE A TENDANCY TO HYDROPLANE ON WET ROADS. EXPIERENCED MAJOR LOSS OF CONTROL IN A RAINSTORM TRAVELING AT 25MPH ON A 45MPH ROAD. ENTERED A SLIGHT CURVE, NO STEERING RESPONSE VEHICLE PROCEED TO HEAD STRAIGHT UNTIL COM...

Oct 29, 1998 Tires

THE GOODYEAR WRANGLERS RTS TIRES ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE FORD EXPEDITION,THEY HAVE A TENDANCY TO HYDROPLANE ON WET ROADS. EXPIERENCED MAJOR LOSS OF CONTROL IN A RAINSTORM TRAVELING AT 25MPH ON A 45MPH ROAD. ENTERED A SLIGHT CURVE, NO STEERING RESPONSE VEHICLE PROCEED TO HEAD STRAIGHT UNTIL COM...

Oct 28, 1998 Tires

TIRES ARE VERY DANGERS ON WET PAVEMENT. THEY VEHICLE BECOMES VERY SLIPPERY. AFTER THE TIRE HAVE 5 TO 10K MILES. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE TIRE IN QUESTION WAS MADE ORIGINALLY FOR THE FOR THE EXPEDITION BY GOOD YEAR ONLY, AND NOW OTHER MANUFACTURES HAS IT. PLEASE TRY IT OUT AND LET ME KNOW. MY WIFE ALMOS...

Oct 28, 1998 Tires

TIRES ARE VERY DANGERS ON WET PAVEMENT. THEY VEHICLE BECOMES VERY SLIPPERY. AFTER THE TIRE HAVE 5 TO 10K MILES. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE TIRE IN QUESTION WAS MADE ORIGINALLY FOR THE FOR THE EXPEDITION BY GOOD YEAR ONLY, AND NOW OTHER MANUFACTURES HAS IT. PLEASE TRY IT OUT AND LET ME KNOW. MY WIFE ALMOS...

Oct 17, 1998 Steering

THREADS ON THE TIE ROD END THAT SCREW INTO THE ADJUSTING SLEEVE FAILED, THE THREADS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT.

Oct 17, 1998 Steering

THREADS ON THE TIE ROD END THAT SCREW INTO THE ADJUSTING SLEEVE FAILED, THE THREADS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT.

Oct 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND NEAR ACCIDENT.

Oct 15, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH FAILED.

Oct 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 15, 1998 Parking Brake

BRAKES FAILED, EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND NEAR ACCIDENT.

Oct 15, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH FAILED.

Oct 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 15, 1998 Parking Brake

BRAKES FAILED, EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 13, 1998 Wheels

RECALL NOTICE #98S-14 WAS ISSUED, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT DEALER WOULD HAVE THESE REPLACEMENT LUG: NUTS AT THE 3RD QUARTER OF THIS YEAR, BUT NO LUGS: NUTS ARE AVAILABLE. WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ASKED FOR HELP, THE REPRESENTATIVE WAS RUDE AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT W...

Oct 13, 1998 Suspension

RIGHT REAR SWAY BAR BUSHING FAILED, FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE TOWING A BOAT. VEHICLE BOUNCED AND LOST CONTROL. SWERVED UPON MAKING LEFT HAND TURN AND HIT A GUARDRAIL.

Oct 13, 1998 Wheels

RECALL NOTICE #98S-14 WAS ISSUED, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT DEALER WOULD HAVE THESE REPLACEMENT LUG: NUTS AT THE 3RD QUARTER OF THIS YEAR, BUT NO LUGS: NUTS ARE AVAILABLE. WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ASKED FOR HELP, THE REPRESENTATIVE WAS RUDE AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT W...

Oct 13, 1998 Suspension

RIGHT REAR SWAY BAR BUSHING FAILED, FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE TOWING A BOAT. VEHICLE BOUNCED AND LOST CONTROL. SWERVED UPON MAKING LEFT HAND TURN AND HIT A GUARDRAIL.

Sep 28, 1998 Steering

MADE LEFT TURN FROM STOP. AS WEEL WAS CORRECTING ITSELF, VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. VEHICLE PULLED TO RIGHT THEN HIT AND JUMPED 9" CURB. STEERING ARM DOWN TO RIGHT FRONT TIRE IS BROKEN. STEERING MALFUNCTIONED BEFORE STRIKING CURB, BUT DAMAGE IS BEING BLAMED ON FACT THAT...

Sep 28, 1998 Steering

MADE LEFT TURN FROM STOP. AS WEEL WAS CORRECTING ITSELF, VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. VEHICLE PULLED TO RIGHT THEN HIT AND JUMPED 9" CURB. STEERING ARM DOWN TO RIGHT FRONT TIRE IS BROKEN. STEERING MALFUNCTIONED BEFORE STRIKING CURB, BUT DAMAGE IS BEING BLAMED ON FACT THAT...

Sep 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKED FOR SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THE VEHICLE EXPLODED AND CAUSED A FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM . *AK

Sep 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKED FOR SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THE VEHICLE EXPLODED AND CAUSED A FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM . *AK

Sep 21, 1998 Wheels

THE WHEEL CAME OFF.

Sep 21, 1998 Wheels

THE WHEEL CAME OFF.

Sep 15, 1998 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/WIPER FAILE.

Sep 15, 1998 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/WIPER FAILE.

Sep 8, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN . CAUSE OF PROBLEM DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT SEAL. ALSO TIE ROD END WAS NEVER CONNECTED TO VEHICLE AT THE FACTORY. *AK

Sep 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN . CAUSE OF PROBLEM DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT SEAL. ALSO TIE ROD END WAS NEVER CONNECTED TO VEHICLE AT THE FACTORY. *AK

Sep 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION.

Sep 8, 1998 Suspension

SUSPENSION FAILED RESULTING IN POPPING, CLICKING, REAR END SHIFTING DOWN AT STOPS WITH BOUNCING UP AND DOWN WHEN DRIVING.

Sep 8, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER PRODUCING MILDEW SMELL FROM VENT.

Sep 8, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED CAUSING IT NOT TO GET COLD.

Sep 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CABLE RECALLED AND REPAIRED HOWEVER STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS.

Sep 8, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN . CAUSE OF PROBLEM DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT SEAL. ALSO TIE ROD END WAS NEVER CONNECTED TO VEHICLE AT THE FACTORY. *AK

Sep 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN . CAUSE OF PROBLEM DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT SEAL. ALSO TIE ROD END WAS NEVER CONNECTED TO VEHICLE AT THE FACTORY. *AK

Sep 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION.

Sep 8, 1998 Suspension

SUSPENSION FAILED RESULTING IN POPPING, CLICKING, REAR END SHIFTING DOWN AT STOPS WITH BOUNCING UP AND DOWN WHEN DRIVING.

Sep 8, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER PRODUCING MILDEW SMELL FROM VENT.

Sep 8, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED CAUSING IT NOT TO GET COLD.

Sep 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CABLE RECALLED AND REPAIRED HOWEVER STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS.

Sep 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE,WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE,WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW BRAKES MAKE NOISE CONTINUALLY.

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN A EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW BRAKES MAKE NOISE CONTINUALLY.

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN A EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE.

Aug 25, 1998 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE.

Aug 19, 1998 Power Train

WHILE IDLING IN PARK TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF PARK GEAR INTO REVERSE, DAMAGING DOOR AND KNOCKING CONSUMER TO THE GROUND. QCAW

Aug 19, 1998 Power Train

WHILE IDLING IN PARK TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF PARK GEAR INTO REVERSE, DAMAGING DOOR AND KNOCKING CONSUMER TO THE GROUND. QCAW

Aug 14, 1998 Wheels

VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL #98V095000 WHICH INVOLVED THE LUGS: NUTS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO REFUSED TO TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS WITHOUT CHARGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 14, 1998 Wheels

VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL #98V095000 WHICH INVOLVED THE LUGS: NUTS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO REFUSED TO TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS WITHOUT CHARGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Wheels

CONSUMER EXPERIENCEED PROBLEM WITH DEALER HONORING RECALL # 98S14 CONCERNING CHECKING VEHICLE FOR LOOSE LUGS: NUTS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NO RECALL 98S14 WAS FOUND. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINED SINCE HE PURCHASED VEHICLE IT HAS A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Wheels

CONSUMER EXPERIENCEED PROBLEM WITH DEALER HONORING RECALL # 98S14 CONCERNING CHECKING VEHICLE FOR LOOSE LUGS: NUTS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NO RECALL 98S14 WAS FOUND. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINED SINCE HE PURCHASED VEHICLE IT HAS A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 3, 1998 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK WHILE IT WAS TURNED OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES. *AK

Aug 3, 1998 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK WHILE IT WAS TURNED OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Wheels

LUGS NUTS FELL OFF CAUSING REAR TIRE TO COME OFF OF VEHICLE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Jul 27, 1998 Wheels

LUGS NUTS FELL OFF CAUSING REAR TIRE TO COME OFF OF VEHICLE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Jul 22, 1998 Power Train

RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Jul 22, 1998 Power Train

RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Jul 21, 1998 Power Train

REAR AXLE SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH AND A FATALITY.

Jul 21, 1998 Power Train

REAR AXLE SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH AND A FATALITY.

Jul 20, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS LOCK UP VERY EASILY.

Jul 20, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS LOCK UP VERY EASILY.

Jul 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED.

Jul 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED.

Jul 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO A SKID. DURING THE SKID, THE VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITH NO POWER STEERING OR ABS, GIVING OWNER NO INDICATION. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AFTER VEHICLE SHUTDOWN AND REMAINED ON FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *A...

Jul 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO A SKID. DURING THE SKID, THE VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITH NO POWER STEERING OR ABS, GIVING OWNER NO INDICATION. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AFTER VEHICLE SHUTDOWN AND REMAINED ON FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *A...

Jul 9, 1998 Wheels

REAR WHEEL FELL OFF CAUSING DAMAGE.

Jul 9, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

STARTED VEHICLE WITH FOOT ON BRAKES. SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARDS AT FULL THROTTLE. ENGINE WAS SCREAMING. SHIFTED INTO PARK & VEHICLE STOPPED QUICKLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED NEVER HEARD OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 9, 1998 Wheels

REAR WHEEL FELL OFF CAUSING DAMAGE.

Jul 9, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

STARTED VEHICLE WITH FOOT ON BRAKES. SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARDS AT FULL THROTTLE. ENGINE WAS SCREAMING. SHIFTED INTO PARK & VEHICLE STOPPED QUICKLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED NEVER HEARD OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 2, 1998 Wheels

THE VEHICLE'S TIRE FELL OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID DOWN THE FREEWAY OUT OF CONTROL. THE TIRE WENT ACROSS THE ROAD STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE.

Jul 2, 1998 Wheels

THE VEHICLE'S TIRE FELL OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID DOWN THE FREEWAY OUT OF CONTROL. THE TIRE WENT ACROSS THE ROAD STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE.

Jun 26, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 26, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE THAT WAS GOING AT 35 MPH,SHOULDER HARNESS BECAME INOPERATIVE. DID NOT LOCK, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL, AND RECEIVE CUTS ON FACE. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE THAT WAS GOING AT 35 MPH,SHOULDER HARNESS BECAME INOPERATIVE. DID NOT LOCK, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL, AND RECEIVE CUTS ON FACE. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 10, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK PUNCTURED RESULTING IN LEAKING, DESIGN DOES NOT INCLUDE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN GAS TANK ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT DAMAGE DUE TO ROAD DEBRIS.

Jun 10, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK PUNCTURED RESULTING IN LEAKING, DESIGN DOES NOT INCLUDE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN GAS TANK ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT DAMAGE DUE TO ROAD DEBRIS.

Jun 4, 1998 Wheels

LUG NUTS LOOSENED CAUSING THE WHEEL TO FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN SLIGHT INJURY TO PASSENGER SHOULDER AND ARM. YH

Jun 4, 1998 Wheels

LUG NUTS LOOSENED CAUSING THE WHEEL TO FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN SLIGHT INJURY TO PASSENGER SHOULDER AND ARM. YH

May 19, 1998 Steering

STEERING IS VERY SENSITIVE, SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL.

May 19, 1998 Steering

STEERING IS VERY SENSITIVE, SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL.

May 14, 1998 Suspension

DEALER CLAIMS TO HAVE NO INFORMATION ON RECALL. THE RECALL STATES THAT THE REAR AXLE BAR BRACKET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO MISSING WELDS OR INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION. (ID #97V171000)

May 14, 1998 Suspension

DEALER CLAIMS TO HAVE NO INFORMATION ON RECALL. THE RECALL STATES THAT THE REAR AXLE BAR BRACKET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO MISSING WELDS OR INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION. (ID #97V171000)

May 13, 1998 Power Train

VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN, VERY NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR.

May 13, 1998 Power Train

VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN, VERY NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR.

May 12, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD FAR TOO MANY RECALLS.

May 12, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD FAR TOO MANY RECALLS.

May 11, 1998 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE BEFORE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FIRST TIME AT 14,000MILES. THIS TIME IT IS CURRENTLY WITH DEALER AT 20,000. *AK

May 11, 1998 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE BEFORE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FIRST TIME AT 14,000MILES. THIS TIME IT IS CURRENTLY WITH DEALER AT 20,000. *AK

May 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS CONTROL MODE SOLENOID SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED.

May 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS CONTROL MODE SOLENOID SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED.

Apr 30, 1998 Seat Belts

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT LOCKING SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT RELEASE OR RETRACT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO CUT THE BELT OF THE CHILD WHO NEARLY STRANGLED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 30, 1998 Structure

HAD THE HATCHBACK CLOSED. SHOCK ON RIGHT HAND SIDE PUSHED THROUGH WINDOW & IT EXPLODED. WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. *AK

Apr 30, 1998 Seat Belts

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT LOCKING SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT RELEASE OR RETRACT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO CUT THE BELT OF THE CHILD WHO NEARLY STRANGLED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 30, 1998 Structure

HAD THE HATCHBACK CLOSED. SHOCK ON RIGHT HAND SIDE PUSHED THROUGH WINDOW & IT EXPLODED. WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. *AK

Apr 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Apr 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Apr 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO INCREASE IN SPEED, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO INCREASE IN SPEED, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 23, 1998 Equipment

CAR JACK COLLAPSED AND HIT SHOULDER OF CONSUMER.

Apr 23, 1998 Equipment

CAR JACK COLLAPSED AND HIT SHOULDER OF CONSUMER.

Apr 22, 1998 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, TRAVELING ABOUT 4 MPH , THE ENTIRE WHEEL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IN THE REAR CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Apr 22, 1998 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, TRAVELING ABOUT 4 MPH , THE ENTIRE WHEEL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IN THE REAR CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP WITH OUT ANY INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN THE PEDAL NOT GOING DOWN WHEN DEPRESSED.

Apr 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP WITH OUT ANY INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN THE PEDAL NOT GOING DOWN WHEN DEPRESSED.

Apr 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED.

Apr 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY BECOME HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED VARIOUS PARTS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY BECOME HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED VARIOUS PARTS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 10, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DESIGN (ANGLE) DOES NOT ACCOMMODATE CHILD SAFETY SEATS.

Apr 10, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DESIGN (ANGLE) DOES NOT ACCOMMODATE CHILD SAFETY SEATS.

Apr 9, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE A CHILD WAS SITTING ON THE MID ROW SEAT. WHEN THE CHILD STAPPED THE SEAT BELT AROUND HER NECK, PARENTS STOPPED VEHICLE ON EMERGENCY, AND CUT OFF THE SEAT BELT WITH A KNIFE TO RELEASE CHILD. *AK

Apr 9, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE A CHILD WAS SITTING ON THE MID ROW SEAT. WHEN THE CHILD STAPPED THE SEAT BELT AROUND HER NECK, PARENTS STOPPED VEHICLE ON EMERGENCY, AND CUT OFF THE SEAT BELT WITH A KNIFE TO RELEASE CHILD. *AK

Apr 7, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS LEAVING STOP LIGHT WHEN VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. SUDDENLY IT ACCELERATED. PEDAL RELEASED AFTER PUSHING HARD ON IT. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THAT THROTTLE LINKAGE HAD TO BE CLEANED & IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 7, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS LEAVING STOP LIGHT WHEN VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. SUDDENLY IT ACCELERATED. PEDAL RELEASED AFTER PUSHING HARD ON IT. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THAT THROTTLE LINKAGE HAD TO BE CLEANED & IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 1, 1998 Visibility

TRUCK WAS PARKED AND THE REAR WINDOW BLEW OUT. THERE WAS NO ONE IN THE TRUCK AND THE TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN STARTED UP. WHEN THE OWNER CAME OUT THAT WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WINDOW HAD EXPLODED. *AK

Apr 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

RT REAR BRAKE CALIPER BROKEN AND TORN OUT OF BACKING PLATE AND AXLE HOUSING

Apr 1, 1998 Visibility

TRUCK WAS PARKED AND THE REAR WINDOW BLEW OUT. THERE WAS NO ONE IN THE TRUCK AND THE TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN STARTED UP. WHEN THE OWNER CAME OUT THAT WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WINDOW HAD EXPLODED. *AK

Apr 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

RT REAR BRAKE CALIPER BROKEN AND TORN OUT OF BACKING PLATE AND AXLE HOUSING

Mar 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; THE ABS WARING LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER NOT ABLE TO DETECT PROLBEM WITH SYSTEM. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK AND LOCK UP. *AK

Mar 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; THE ABS WARING LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER NOT ABLE TO DETECT PROLBEM WITH SYSTEM. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK AND LOCK UP. *AK

Mar 26, 1998 Wheels

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & HAD TIRES ROTATED. HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE NEXT DAY WHEN REAR LEFT WHEEL SEPARATED & CAME OFF. DRIVER LOST CONTROL AT 60MPH. WENT ACROSS 3 LANES OF HIGHWAY. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP. *AK

Mar 26, 1998 Wheels

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & HAD TIRES ROTATED. HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE NEXT DAY WHEN REAR LEFT WHEEL SEPARATED & CAME OFF. DRIVER LOST CONTROL AT 60MPH. WENT ACROSS 3 LANES OF HIGHWAY. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP. *AK

Mar 25, 1998 Steering

STEERING IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE THAT SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING WHEEL COULD RESULT IN OVERSTEERING AND VEHICLE SWERVING /LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Mar 25, 1998 Steering

STEERING IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE THAT SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING WHEEL COULD RESULT IN OVERSTEERING AND VEHICLE SWERVING /LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Suspension

PE98009; INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION TORSION BAR. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH THE INDEPENDENT FRONT TORSION BAR CRACKED. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP. PART ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Suspension

PE98009; INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION TORSION BAR. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH THE INDEPENDENT FRONT TORSION BAR CRACKED. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP. PART ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. *AK

Mar 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WH4EN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Mar 17, 1998 Suspension

TORSION BAR FAILED.

Mar 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WH4EN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Mar 17, 1998 Suspension

TORSION BAR FAILED.

Mar 9, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Mar 9, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Mar 3, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER RETAINING NUT BROKE (WHERE THE BUILT IN WASHERS ARE LOCATED), WIPERS FAILED DURING THUNDER STORM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Mar 3, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER RETAINING NUT BROKE (WHERE THE BUILT IN WASHERS ARE LOCATED), WIPERS FAILED DURING THUNDER STORM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Feb 20, 1998 Seats

DURING MINOR REAR END COLLISION DRIVER SEAT ENDED UP IN FAR BACK POSITION. THE ELECTRIC RAIL ASSEMBL HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Feb 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE STOPPED. VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL, BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED HARDER BUT IT ONLY WENT TO THE FLOOR.

Feb 20, 1998 Seats

DURING MINOR REAR END COLLISION DRIVER SEAT ENDED UP IN FAR BACK POSITION. THE ELECTRIC RAIL ASSEMBL HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Feb 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE STOPPED. VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL, BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED HARDER BUT IT ONLY WENT TO THE FLOOR.

Feb 18, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 30-40 MPH THE TORSION BAR ON DRIVER'S SIDE SNAPPED. DEALER NOTED PROBLEM WAS POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK

Feb 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY CAUSING VIBRATION.

Feb 18, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 30-40 MPH THE TORSION BAR ON DRIVER'S SIDE SNAPPED. DEALER NOTED PROBLEM WAS POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK

Feb 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY CAUSING VIBRATION.

Feb 13, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD AND ADJUSTER SLEEVE FAILED.

Feb 13, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD AND ADJUSTER SLEEVE FAILED.

Feb 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE.

Feb 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE.

Feb 4, 1998 Steering

VEHICLE DESIGN IS TOP HEAVY WITH VERY SENSITIVE POWER STEERING, CREATING AN OVER STEERING PROBLEM, DUE TO DESIGN FLAWS THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL IN ICE AND ROLL OVER OCCURRED.

Feb 4, 1998 Structure

VEHICLE DESIGN IS TOP HEAVY WITH VERY SENSITIVE POWER STEERING, CREATING AN OVER STEERING PROBLEM, DUE TO DESIGN FLAWS THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL IN ICE AND ROLL OVER OCCURRED.

Feb 4, 1998 Steering

VEHICLE DESIGN IS TOP HEAVY WITH VERY SENSITIVE POWER STEERING, CREATING AN OVER STEERING PROBLEM, DUE TO DESIGN FLAWS THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL IN ICE AND ROLL OVER OCCURRED.

Feb 4, 1998 Structure

VEHICLE DESIGN IS TOP HEAVY WITH VERY SENSITIVE POWER STEERING, CREATING AN OVER STEERING PROBLEM, DUE TO DESIGN FLAWS THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL IN ICE AND ROLL OVER OCCURRED.

Feb 3, 1998 Tires

TIRES USED ON VEHICLE ARE NOT FOR SNOW/ICY CONDITIONS, STUDDED SNOW TIRES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR 17'' WHEELS.

Feb 3, 1998 Tires

TIRES USED ON VEHICLE ARE NOT FOR SNOW/ICY CONDITIONS, STUDDED SNOW TIRES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR 17'' WHEELS.

Jan 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO GO SOFT, AND SOMETIMES TO GO TO THE FLOOR. *AK

Jan 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO GO SOFT, AND SOMETIMES TO GO TO THE FLOOR. *AK

Jan 26, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NOTICED ODOR/BURNING WHEN IN CONTACT WITH REAR DECK CARPETING DUE TO BEING SATURATED WITH BATTERY ACID. *AK

Jan 26, 1998 Wheels

THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 26, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NOTICED ODOR/BURNING WHEN IN CONTACT WITH REAR DECK CARPETING DUE TO BEING SATURATED WITH BATTERY ACID. *AK

Jan 26, 1998 Wheels

THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 22, 1998 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID APPROX. 400 YARDS DOWN HIGHWAY.

Jan 22, 1998 Wheels

RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, CAUSING DRIVER TO CRASH. HAPPENED 5 DAYS AFTER TIRES WERE ROTATED.

Jan 22, 1998 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID APPROX. 400 YARDS DOWN HIGHWAY.

Jan 22, 1998 Wheels

RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, CAUSING DRIVER TO CRASH. HAPPENED 5 DAYS AFTER TIRES WERE ROTATED.

Dec 15, 1997 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE ROLLE DOVER WHILE OFF ROAD. VEHICLE WA SON LEVEL GROUND, MAKING ALEFT TURN IN WET GRASS WHEN IT TURNED OVER, RESULTING IN TWO INJURIES, AND EXTENSIVE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Dec 15, 1997 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE ROLLE DOVER WHILE OFF ROAD. VEHICLE WA SON LEVEL GROUND, MAKING ALEFT TURN IN WET GRASS WHEN IT TURNED OVER, RESULTING IN TWO INJURIES, AND EXTENSIVE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Dec 11, 1997 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING , VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEED, ON LEVEL GROUND AND WET GRASS. *AK

Dec 11, 1997 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING , VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEED, ON LEVEL GROUND AND WET GRASS. *AK

Nov 24, 1997 Steering

TOO MUCH MOTION IN STEERING,TO MUCH POWER IN STEERING. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. SAID HAS TO WITH THE DESIGN OF THE VEHCILE. *AK

Nov 24, 1997 Steering

TOO MUCH MOTION IN STEERING,TO MUCH POWER IN STEERING. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. SAID HAS TO WITH THE DESIGN OF THE VEHCILE. *AK

Nov 21, 1997 Power Train

THE TRANSMISION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO NOTICE RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION WHEN CONSUMER WAS TESTING 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS INTO TREE.

Nov 21, 1997 Power Train

THE TRANSMISION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO NOTICE RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION WHEN CONSUMER WAS TESTING 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS INTO TREE.

Nov 18, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY; PUT INTO GEAR & VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. STOPPED VEHICLE BY SHIFTING TO PARK. FOOT ON BRAKES AT TIME. VEHICLE HIT PARKED VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED TEST DID NOT CONFIRM SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK

Nov 18, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY; PUT INTO GEAR & VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. STOPPED VEHICLE BY SHIFTING TO PARK. FOOT ON BRAKES AT TIME. VEHICLE HIT PARKED VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED TEST DID NOT CONFIRM SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: WHEN DRIVING HAVE TO APPLY TO MUCH PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. DEAER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE MAKES A NOISE AND TAKES LONGER TO STOP. DEALER HAS CHANGED THE BRAKES, AND SAME PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: WHEN DRIVING HAVE TO APPLY TO MUCH PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. DEAER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE MAKES A NOISE AND TAKES LONGER TO STOP. DEALER HAS CHANGED THE BRAKES, AND SAME PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 7, 1997 Suspension

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRES DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 7, 1997 Suspension

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRES DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 6, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD CHIPS AND CRACKS.

Nov 6, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD CHIPS AND CRACKS.

Nov 5, 1997 Tires

VEHICLE IS SWAYING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT BECAUSE THE FOUR PLY TIRES ARE TO0 SMALL FOR VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 5, 1997 Steering

SPEED SENSITIVE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, WHILE TOWING AND ENCOUNTERING CROSSWINDS AND SPEEDING TRUCKS, CAUSES SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN VEHICLE DIRECTION WHICH CAN EASILY DESTABILIZE THE TRAILER BEING TOWED.

Nov 5, 1997 Tires

VEHICLE IS SWAYING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT BECAUSE THE FOUR PLY TIRES ARE TO0 SMALL FOR VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 5, 1997 Steering

SPEED SENSITIVE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, WHILE TOWING AND ENCOUNTERING CROSSWINDS AND SPEEDING TRUCKS, CAUSES SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN VEHICLE DIRECTION WHICH CAN EASILY DESTABILIZE THE TRAILER BEING TOWED.

Nov 3, 1997 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT PULLS SOMETMES TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING DRIVING HARD. *AK

Nov 3, 1997 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT PULLS SOMETMES TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING DRIVING HARD. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Steering

SENSOR ON THE POWER STEERING WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STEER VERY HARD, THIS CREATED A PROBELM WITH KEEPING THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE.

Oct 28, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STEER VERY HARD.

Oct 28, 1997 Steering

SENSOR ON THE POWER STEERING WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STEER VERY HARD, THIS CREATED A PROBELM WITH KEEPING THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE.

Oct 28, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STEER VERY HARD.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STEPS ON PEDAL AND THE PEDAL WOULD NOT GO ALL THE WAY DOWN AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED SEVEN TIMES; FOUR TIMES WERE DOCUMENTED, AND THREE TIMES DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STEPS ON PEDAL AND THE PEDAL WOULD NOT GO ALL THE WAY DOWN AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED SEVEN TIMES; FOUR TIMES WERE DOCUMENTED, AND THREE TIMES DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK

Oct 25, 1997 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING THE BACK LEFT WHEEL CAME OFF DUE TO 5 BOLTS BREAKING OFF. *AK

Oct 25, 1997 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING THE BACK LEFT WHEEL CAME OFF DUE TO 5 BOLTS BREAKING OFF. *AK

Oct 22, 1997 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE BOLTS ON THE REAR BACK WHEEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. ALL FOUR LUGS: NUTS BROKE.OWNER WAS TRAVELING BTWEEN 20-25 MPH HOUR WHEN PROBLEM OCCURRED. *AK

Oct 22, 1997 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE BOLTS ON THE REAR BACK WHEEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. ALL FOUR LUGS: NUTS BROKE.OWNER WAS TRAVELING BTWEEN 20-25 MPH HOUR WHEN PROBLEM OCCURRED. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK AND APPLYING FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES LOCK UP, AND THE TRUCK HAS TO COAST IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO STOP. HAS TAKEN THE TRUCK TO DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY STILL HAVEN'T CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Steering

DRIVER EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHEN TIE ROD SEPARATED FROM SLEEVE CONNECTED TO STEERING. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK AND APPLYING FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES LOCK UP, AND THE TRUCK HAS TO COAST IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO STOP. HAS TAKEN THE TRUCK TO DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY STILL HAVEN'T CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Steering

DRIVER EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHEN TIE ROD SEPARATED FROM SLEEVE CONNECTED TO STEERING. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKED UP. PUT FOOT ON PEDAL AND HAD IT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, AND THEY BRAKES DIDI NOT WORK . THIS HAPPENED SIX TIMES IN ONE DAY. THE VEHICE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FIVE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH, GETTING READY TO APPROACH MAIN ROAD WHEN BRAKE PEDAL LOCKED UP,TRIED TO STEP HARDER BUT GOT NO RESPONSE. IN ORDER TO STOP HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE. RESTARTED ENGINE, STILL BRAKE PEDAL LOCKED UP SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN LESS THAN A MILE. DEALER CLAIMS TIRE SIZE ...

Oct 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKED UP. PUT FOOT ON PEDAL AND HAD IT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, AND THEY BRAKES DIDI NOT WORK . THIS HAPPENED SIX TIMES IN ONE DAY. THE VEHICE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FIVE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH, GETTING READY TO APPROACH MAIN ROAD WHEN BRAKE PEDAL LOCKED UP,TRIED TO STEP HARDER BUT GOT NO RESPONSE. IN ORDER TO STOP HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE. RESTARTED ENGINE, STILL BRAKE PEDAL LOCKED UP SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN LESS THAN A MILE. DEALER CLAIMS TIRE SIZE ...

Oct 8, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TRYING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE THROTTLE STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 8, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TRYING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE THROTTLE STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 1, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING ON A DECLINE WITH A QUARTER OF FUEL IN THE TANK THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF/SHUT DOWN AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD NO FUEL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 1, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING ON A DECLINE WITH A QUARTER OF FUEL IN THE TANK THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF/SHUT DOWN AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD NO FUEL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BRAKE PEDAL SHAKES/MAKES GRINDING NOISE, VEHICLE ROLLS TO STOP/EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS NOT DUPLICATED PROBLEM, PASSED DIAGNOSTICS TEST. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT REASON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BRAKE PEDAL SHAKES/MAKES GRINDING NOISE, VEHICLE ROLLS TO STOP/EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS NOT DUPLICATED PROBLEM, PASSED DIAGNOSTICS TEST. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT REASON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 24, 1997 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE F-3 COMPARTMENT NEAR THE FIREWALL, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE BURNING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FRTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 24, 1997 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE F-3 COMPARTMENT NEAR THE FIREWALL, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE BURNING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FRTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Suspension

SWERVED UPON MAKING LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE HIT GUARD RAIL. NOTICEABLE NOISE FROM REAR END. DILEMMA: SWAY BAR NOT ATTACHED TO RUBBER BUSHINGS AND SEPARATED FROM ITS FRAME. REFER TO SERV. BUL. 10596. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Suspension

SWERVED UPON MAKING LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE HIT GUARD RAIL. NOTICEABLE NOISE FROM REAR END. DILEMMA: SWAY BAR NOT ATTACHED TO RUBBER BUSHINGS AND SEPARATED FROM ITS FRAME. REFER TO SERV. BUL. 10596. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND DRIVER WAS EJECTED OUT OF VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR HAS A LOT OF PLAY AND IS OFF WHEN SELECTING A GEAR. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Power Train Crash

DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND DRIVER WAS EJECTED OUT OF VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR HAS A LOT OF PLAY AND IS OFF WHEN SELECTING A GEAR. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Suspension

REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM LIFTS REAR OF VEHICLE TWICE OVER THE NORMAL HEIGHT, AND BOUNCES VIOLENTLY OVER NORMAL STREET AND HIGHWAY SURFACES. ON OCCASION VEHICLE HAS GONE OUT OF CONTROL ON THE SHOULDER OF THE STREET BEFORE IT COULD BE STOPPED. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND DRIVER WAS EJECTED OUT OF VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR HAS A LOT OF PLAY AND IS OFF WHEN SELECTING A GEAR. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Power Train Crash

DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND DRIVER WAS EJECTED OUT OF VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR HAS A LOT OF PLAY AND IS OFF WHEN SELECTING A GEAR. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Suspension

REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM LIFTS REAR OF VEHICLE TWICE OVER THE NORMAL HEIGHT, AND BOUNCES VIOLENTLY OVER NORMAL STREET AND HIGHWAY SURFACES. ON OCCASION VEHICLE HAS GONE OUT OF CONTROL ON THE SHOULDER OF THE STREET BEFORE IT COULD BE STOPPED. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL FAILURES CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN TRAFFIC MANY TIMES.

Sep 3, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL FAILURES CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN TRAFFIC MANY TIMES.

Sep 2, 1997 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH AND PULLING A TRAILER ON TWO MAJOR HIGHWAYS, VEHICLE WAS SENT INTO VIOLENT FISHTAILING THAT CAUSED VEHICLE TO MOVE ACROSS THREE LANES BEFORE BEING ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. DRIVER CLAIMS THIS WAS DUE TO A SERIOUS DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE POWER ASSIST STEERING. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH AND PULLING A TRAILER ON TWO MAJOR HIGHWAYS, VEHICLE WAS SENT INTO VIOLENT FISHTAILING THAT CAUSED VEHICLE TO MOVE ACROSS THREE LANES BEFORE BEING ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. DRIVER CLAIMS THIS WAS DUE TO A SERIOUS DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE POWER ASSIST STEERING. *AK

Aug 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

26 GALLON FUEL TANK; AFTER 17 GALLONS DRIVER MUST SPOON FEED THE BALANCE. *AK

Aug 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

26 GALLON FUEL TANK; AFTER 17 GALLONS DRIVER MUST SPOON FEED THE BALANCE. *AK

Aug 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT RANDOM, IN SLOW SPEED STOPS THE BRAKES FAIL TO WORK WITHOUT WARNING REACTING AS THOUGH THEY WERE IN AN ANTI-LOCK SITUATION. THERE IS A DEFECTIVE WHEEL SENSOR.

Aug 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT RANDOM, IN SLOW SPEED STOPS THE BRAKES FAIL TO WORK WITHOUT WARNING REACTING AS THOUGH THEY WERE IN AN ANTI-LOCK SITUATION. THERE IS A DEFECTIVE WHEEL SENSOR.

Aug 25, 1997 Seat Belts

CENTER/REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER , DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE ANY PARTS. *AK

Aug 25, 1997 Seat Belts

CENTER/REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER , DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE ANY PARTS. *AK

Aug 22, 1997 Visibility

REAR HATCH WINDOW IMPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON PAVED HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. SHARP GLASS SHRADS AND CHIPS COVERED SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT AREAS. *AK

Aug 22, 1997 Visibility

REAR HATCH WINDOW IMPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON PAVED HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. SHARP GLASS SHRADS AND CHIPS COVERED SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT AREAS. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A BANK. DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A BANK. DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A BANK. DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Steering Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A BANK. DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A BANK. DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A BANK. DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A BANK. DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Steering Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A BANK. DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON FIVE OCCASIONS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE CALIPERS RUST, DETERIORATE AND FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON FIVE OCCASIONS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE CALIPERS RUST, DETERIORATE AND FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.

Aug 14, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STABILITY PROBLEMS. WILL CHANGE LANES OR RUN OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT OVING STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STABILITY PROBLEMS. WILL CHANGE LANES OR RUN OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT OVING STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Aug 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AND THE VEHICLE JUST CUTS OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT HAVE NO WAY OF CORRECTING IT AT THIS TIME. *AK

Aug 11, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LOSES GAS QUICKLY. AFTER 17 GALLONS DRIVER MUST SPOON FEED THE BALANCE. *AK

Aug 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AND THE VEHICLE JUST CUTS OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT HAVE NO WAY OF CORRECTING IT AT THIS TIME. *AK

Aug 11, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LOSES GAS QUICKLY. AFTER 17 GALLONS DRIVER MUST SPOON FEED THE BALANCE. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRUCK WAS PARKED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND WHEN THE EMERGENY BRAKE WAS LET UP THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. THEN THE BRAKES GOT RIPPED OFF THE REAR AXLE, AND THE BRAKE FLUID WENT ALL OVER THE GROUND. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Power Train

TRUCK WAS PARKED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND WHEN THE EMERGENY BRAKE WAS LET UP THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. THEN THE BRAKES GOT RIPPED OFF THE REAR AXLE, AND THE BRAKE FLUID WENT ALL OVER THE GROUND. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRUCK WAS PARKED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND WHEN THE EMERGENY BRAKE WAS LET UP THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. THEN THE BRAKES GOT RIPPED OFF THE REAR AXLE, AND THE BRAKE FLUID WENT ALL OVER THE GROUND. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Power Train

TRUCK WAS PARKED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND WHEN THE EMERGENY BRAKE WAS LET UP THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. THEN THE BRAKES GOT RIPPED OFF THE REAR AXLE, AND THE BRAKE FLUID WENT ALL OVER THE GROUND. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Steering Crash

DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON A DRY STRAIGHT ROAD. THE VEHICLE ROLLED TWICE COMING TO REST UPSIDE DOWN ON HIGHWAY.

Aug 5, 1997 Steering Crash

DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON A DRY STRAIGHT ROAD. THE VEHICLE ROLLED TWICE COMING TO REST UPSIDE DOWN ON HIGHWAY.

Jul 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DID NOT PREVENT THE PASSENGER FROM BEING PROPELLED FORWARD AND HITTING THE WINDSHIELD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK A WALL. THE ENGINE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AND THE FRAME WAS TWISTED.

Jul 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DID NOT PREVENT THE PASSENGER FROM BEING PROPELLED FORWARD AND HITTING THE WINDSHIELD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK A WALL. THE ENGINE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AND THE FRAME WAS TWISTED.

Jul 18, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS, STUTTERS AND HESITATES WHILE DRIVING, RENDERING VEHICLE HARD TO STEER.

Jul 18, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS, STUTTERS AND HESITATES WHILE DRIVING, RENDERING VEHICLE HARD TO STEER.

Jul 15, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING UNIT LEAKS FLUID. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE UNIT. *AK

Jul 15, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING UNIT LEAKS FLUID. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE UNIT. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE NOTICED SLIGHT ACCELERATION. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS, BUT BEFORE VEHICLE STALLED THAT IS WHEN NOTICED THE ACCELERATION. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE NOTICED SLIGHT ACCELERATION. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS, BUT BEFORE VEHICLE STALLED THAT IS WHEN NOTICED THE ACCELERATION. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PUSH ROD FAILURE. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PUSH ROD FAILURE. *AK

Jun 25, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

WHEN VEHICLE REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM GOING FORWARD; HEAD HIT STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Jun 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM GOING FORWARD; HEAD HIT STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Jun 25, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

WHEN VEHICLE REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM GOING FORWARD; HEAD HIT STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Jun 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM GOING FORWARD; HEAD HIT STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Visibility

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THERE IS NO EXIT THROUGH WINDOWS WHEN ENGINE IS OFF.

Jun 23, 1997 Visibility

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THERE IS NO EXIT THROUGH WINDOWS WHEN ENGINE IS OFF.

Jun 16, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES OVERSENSITIVE STEERING. CAN MOVE WHEEL ABOUT 1/4 INCH AND THE VEHICLE MOVES OVER 2 LANES TOO QUICK. CAUSE UNKNOWN. **AK

Jun 16, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES OVERSENSITIVE STEERING. CAN MOVE WHEEL ABOUT 1/4 INCH AND THE VEHICLE MOVES OVER 2 LANES TOO QUICK. CAUSE UNKNOWN. **AK

Jun 10, 1997 Power Train

THE TRUCK IS BRAND NEW AND THE AXLE AND THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. *AK

Jun 10, 1997 Structure

THE TRUCK IS BRAND NEW AND THE AXLE AND THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. *AK

Jun 10, 1997 Power Train

THE TRUCK IS BRAND NEW AND THE AXLE AND THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. *AK

Jun 10, 1997 Structure

THE TRUCK IS BRAND NEW AND THE AXLE AND THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. *AK

Jun 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING 65MPH; HAD ON CRUISE CONTROL; SIGN READ SLOW TO 45MPH; APPLIED BRAKES; CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT RELEASE; PRESSED HARDER; BRAKES STARTED SMOKING; PUT INTO NEUTRAL & COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD; RPM HIGH. CALLED DEALER & WAS SENT TOW TRUCK & TOLD CRUISE CONTROL CABLE SNAPPED. *AK

Jun 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING 65MPH; HAD ON CRUISE CONTROL; SIGN READ SLOW TO 45MPH; APPLIED BRAKES; CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT RELEASE; PRESSED HARDER; BRAKES STARTED SMOKING; PUT INTO NEUTRAL & COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD; RPM HIGH. CALLED DEALER & WAS SENT TOW TRUCK & TOLD CRUISE CONTROL CABLE SNAPPED. *AK

May 29, 1997 Suspension

DRIVING OVER 40MPH THE FRONT END WANDERS. DRIVER CANNOT TAKE EYES OFF THE ROAD FOR A SECOND BECAUSE VEHICLE WOULD GO OFF THE ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 29, 1997 Suspension

DRIVING OVER 40MPH THE FRONT END WANDERS. DRIVER CANNOT TAKE EYES OFF THE ROAD FOR A SECOND BECAUSE VEHICLE WOULD GO OFF THE ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

May 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

May 20, 1997 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING ON SECONDARY ROAD, THREE LUGS: NUTS: BOLTS THAT HOLD WHEEL TO AXLE SHEARED OFF, CAUSING REAR WHEEL TO SEPARATE, FELL OFF/ROLLED INTO NEARBY FIELD, SPEED 45 MPH, MANAGED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. WHEELS RECENTLY ROTATED BY DEALER. *AK

May 20, 1997 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING ON SECONDARY ROAD, THREE LUGS: NUTS: BOLTS THAT HOLD WHEEL TO AXLE SHEARED OFF, CAUSING REAR WHEEL TO SEPARATE, FELL OFF/ROLLED INTO NEARBY FIELD, SPEED 45 MPH, MANAGED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. WHEELS RECENTLY ROTATED BY DEALER. *AK

May 19, 1997 Steering

VEHICLES POWER STEERING IN HIGH/GUSTY WINDS WITH MINIMAL MOVEMENT HAS UNDESIRED AMOUNT OF MOVEMEN,T ESPECIALLY WHILE TOWING IN EXPRESS WAY SPEEDS. *AK

May 19, 1997 Steering

VEHICLES POWER STEERING IN HIGH/GUSTY WINDS WITH MINIMAL MOVEMENT HAS UNDESIRED AMOUNT OF MOVEMEN,T ESPECIALLY WHILE TOWING IN EXPRESS WAY SPEEDS. *AK

May 12, 1997 Structure

VEHICLE WAS PARKED; WENT TO REAR; OPENED HATCH AND AIR SPRINGS/CYLINDERS HOLDING HATCH RELEASED & FELL ON DRIVER'S HEAD; TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED CYLINDERS WERE DEFECTIVE AFTER 5 MONTHS. DEALER IS REPLACING/REPAIRING CYLINDERS. *AK

May 12, 1997 Structure

VEHICLE WAS PARKED; WENT TO REAR; OPENED HATCH AND AIR SPRINGS/CYLINDERS HOLDING HATCH RELEASED & FELL ON DRIVER'S HEAD; TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED CYLINDERS WERE DEFECTIVE AFTER 5 MONTHS. DEALER IS REPLACING/REPAIRING CYLINDERS. *AK

Apr 28, 1997 Suspension

RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED INCORRECTLY.

Apr 28, 1997 Suspension

RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED INCORRECTLY.

Apr 22, 1997 Structure

DUE TO THE DESIGN AND THE PLASTIC MATERIAL ON THE ENTRY STEP:RUNNING BOARD, WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER SLIPPED AND WAS INJURED. *AK

Apr 22, 1997 Structure

DUE TO THE DESIGN AND THE PLASTIC MATERIAL ON THE ENTRY STEP:RUNNING BOARD, WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER SLIPPED AND WAS INJURED. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Power Train

WENT TO START VEHICLE, WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, CALLED FORD AND WAS TOLD TO CALL TOW CO. AT FORD WAS TOLD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AFTER HEARING CLICK, HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. ON 1ST CLICK PUT INTO NEUTRAL & STARTED VEHICLE; WILL NOT START IN ANOTHER GEAR. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Power Train

WENT TO START VEHICLE, WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, CALLED FORD AND WAS TOLD TO CALL TOW CO. AT FORD WAS TOLD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AFTER HEARING CLICK, HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. ON 1ST CLICK PUT INTO NEUTRAL & STARTED VEHICLE; WILL NOT START IN ANOTHER GEAR. *AK

Apr 10, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE'S REAR AXLE FAILED. *AK

Apr 10, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE'S REAR AXLE FAILED. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Structure

BACK END OF TRUCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED/ OWNER SAID THAT THE DEALERSHIPP HAS TAKEN A MONTH AND PARTS ARE STILL NOT AT DEALERSHIP. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Structure

BACK END OF TRUCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED/ OWNER SAID THAT THE DEALERSHIPP HAS TAKEN A MONTH AND PARTS ARE STILL NOT AT DEALERSHIP. *AK

Mar 26, 1997 Suspension

HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL NOTICE (#96V252000); PROBLEM HAS SINCE RETURNED. *AK

Mar 26, 1997 Suspension

HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL NOTICE (#96V252000); PROBLEM HAS SINCE RETURNED. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Suspension

MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Suspension

MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Visibility

PRIVACY TINT IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AT DUSK OR AFTER DARK. *TW

Mar 18, 1997 Electrical System

HORN BUTTONS ARE IN A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS POSITION FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY. OWNER IS SUGGESTING DESIGN BE CHANGED IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY DURING COLLISION.

Mar 18, 1997 Wheels

OWNER FEELS THAT FORD SHOULD CHANGE THE WHEEL LUG AND NUTS TO A DIFFERENT TYPE. THE ITEMS USED BY FORD NOW ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE A WHEEL LOSS.

Mar 18, 1997 Structure

RUNNING BOARD DESIGN IS FAULTY, THE BOARD IS DESIGNED TO CATCH WATER THROWN BY THE WHEELS AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THIS CAUSES THE RUNNING BOARD TO BE COATED WITH ICE UNDER FREEZING CONDITIONS OR MUD WITH ANY OTHER WET ROAD DRIVING.

Mar 18, 1997 Visibility

PRIVACY TINT IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AT DUSK OR AFTER DARK. *TW

Mar 18, 1997 Electrical System

HORN BUTTONS ARE IN A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS POSITION FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY. OWNER IS SUGGESTING DESIGN BE CHANGED IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY DURING COLLISION.

Mar 18, 1997 Wheels

OWNER FEELS THAT FORD SHOULD CHANGE THE WHEEL LUG AND NUTS TO A DIFFERENT TYPE. THE ITEMS USED BY FORD NOW ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE A WHEEL LOSS.

Mar 18, 1997 Structure

RUNNING BOARD DESIGN IS FAULTY, THE BOARD IS DESIGNED TO CATCH WATER THROWN BY THE WHEELS AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THIS CAUSES THE RUNNING BOARD TO BE COATED WITH ICE UNDER FREEZING CONDITIONS OR MUD WITH ANY OTHER WET ROAD DRIVING.

Mar 10, 1997 Seats

CHILD SEAT NOT COMPATIBLE WITH REAR SEATS OF VEHICLE.

Mar 10, 1997 Seats

CHILD SEAT NOT COMPATIBLE WITH REAR SEATS OF VEHICLE.

Mar 4, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT THE SEAT BELT BROKE OFF FROM THE FRAME OF THE DOOR AND HIT DRIVER IN HEAD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 4, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT THE SEAT BELT BROKE OFF FROM THE FRAME OF THE DOOR AND HIT DRIVER IN HEAD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Feb 25, 1997 Power Train Fire

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL. RECALL#96V252000. *AK

Feb 25, 1997 Power Train Fire

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL. RECALL#96V252000. *AK

Feb 18, 1997 Structure

VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED VIBRATION FROM DATE OF DELIVERY. BALANCING OF TIRES OR ALIGNMENT HAS NOT RESOLVED PROBLEM.

Feb 18, 1997 Structure

VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED VIBRATION FROM DATE OF DELIVERY. BALANCING OF TIRES OR ALIGNMENT HAS NOT RESOLVED PROBLEM.

Feb 18, 1997 Structure

VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED VIBRATION FROM DATE OF DELIVERY. BALANCING OF TIRES OR ALIGNMENT HAS NOT RESOLVED PROBLEM.

Feb 18, 1997 Structure

VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED VIBRATION FROM DATE OF DELIVERY. BALANCING OF TIRES OR ALIGNMENT HAS NOT RESOLVED PROBLEM.

Feb 14, 1997 Visibility

AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 14, 1997 Visibility

AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Dec 31, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER HAPPROACHED AN INTERSECTION OTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP, APPLIED ABS BRAKES AND COLLIDED WITH OTHER VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE CONSUMER HAPPROACHED AN INTERSECTION OTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP, APPLIED ABS BRAKES AND COLLIDED WITH OTHER VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 31, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER HAPPROACHED AN INTERSECTION OTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP, APPLIED ABS BRAKES AND COLLIDED WITH OTHER VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE CONSUMER HAPPROACHED AN INTERSECTION OTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP, APPLIED ABS BRAKES AND COLLIDED WITH OTHER VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Nov 12, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS NO PICK UP WHEN TRAVELING UPHILL.

Nov 12, 1996 Steering

GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT END ON FULL TURNS.

Nov 12, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS NO PICK UP WHEN TRAVELING UPHILL.

Nov 12, 1996 Steering

GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT END ON FULL TURNS.