1994 FORD EXPLORER Problems & Recalls
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I LOOKED UP MY VEHICLE AND IT HAS A RECALL AND I WANT IT FIXED. *TR
I LOOKED UP MY VEHICLE AND IT HAS A RECALL AND I WANT IT FIXED. *TR
PURCHASED VEHICLE TRANSMISSION OUT,CAME WITH REBUILT TRANSMISSION,INSTALLED,LASTED ABOUT 1 YEAR.KEPT BLOWING FRONT SEALS.ALWAYS HEATED UP GOING UPHILL.NEXT TRANSMISSION,SAME STORY.SERVICED REGULAR,WITH FILTER CHANGE.CURRENT TRANSMISSION IN TRANS. SHOP,BURNT UP,NEW CLUTCHES,BANDS,SEALS,YOU NAME IT.IT...
Mileage: 180,000
HIGH BEAMS ACT AS LOW BEAMS ALL THE TIME, UNLESS YOU PULL THE BRIGHTS TOWARDS YOU AND HOLD WHICH IS ALSO A FATALITY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, AN ODOR OF GASOLINE FUMES EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED BRONCHIAL HEALTH I...
Mileage: 190,000
APRIL, 1996 I, MY EX WIFE, AND MY DAUGHTER WERE COMING BACK FROM PALMDALE, LA COUNTY, TRAVELING EAST ON 138 HIGHWAY BACK TO ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, WHERE I USED TO RESIDE. WHILE I WAS PASSING SLOW TRUCK IN TWO HIGHWAY TRYING TO GET BACK IN THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES EXPLOD...
Mileage: 24,000
MY TENANT'S VEHICLE - A 1994 FORD EXPLORER - SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MY PROPERTY'S GARAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES AND DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE CAR ITSELF - LIKELY A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL VALVE ACCORDING...
MY TENANT'S VEHICLE - A 1994 FORD EXPLORER - SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MY PROPERTY'S GARAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES AND DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE CAR ITSELF - LIKELY A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL VALVE ACCORDING...
I WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE NEXT EVENT I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP IT, THE BRAKES WOULDN'T STOP IT, FINALLY I TURNED THE KEY OFF AND IT SHUT DOWN. IT'S BEEN HAPPENING ON ...
Mileage: 171,000
I WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE NEXT EVENT I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP IT, THE BRAKES WOULDN'T STOP IT, FINALLY I TURNED THE KEY OFF AND IT SHUT DOWN. IT'S BEEN HAPPENING ON ...
Mileage: 171,000
INVESTIGATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC COLLISION REVEALED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON 1994 FORD EXPLORER (UNKNOWN MILES) MAY BECOME STUCK IN THE "FULL OPEN THROTTLE" POSITION. CONDITION OCCURS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM WEARS A SLIT IN THE RUBBER SOUND/HEAT INSLUATION ON THE FLOOR BOARD. AFT...
INVESTIGATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC COLLISION REVEALED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON 1994 FORD EXPLORER (UNKNOWN MILES) MAY BECOME STUCK IN THE "FULL OPEN THROTTLE" POSITION. CONDITION OCCURS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM WEARS A SLIT IN THE RUBBER SOUND/HEAT INSLUATION ON THE FLOOR BOARD. AFT...
WHILE DRIVING I TURNED ON AIR CONDITIONER AND IMMEDIATELY LIGHT SMOKE BEGAN OUT OF AIR CONDITIONING VENTS AND THEN THE NEXT MOMENT THE SMOKE WAS EXTREMELY HEAVY OUT OF THE VENTS AND THEN VISIBLE FIRE UNDERNEATH FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD...
Mileage: 286,000
WHILE DRIVING I TURNED ON AIR CONDITIONER AND IMMEDIATELY LIGHT SMOKE BEGAN OUT OF AIR CONDITIONING VENTS AND THEN THE NEXT MOMENT THE SMOKE WAS EXTREMELY HEAVY OUT OF THE VENTS AND THEN VISIBLE FIRE UNDERNEATH FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD...
Mileage: 286,000
WHILE DRIVING I TURNED ON AIR CONDITIONER AND IMMEDIATELY LIGHT SMOKE BEGAN OUT OF AIR CONDITIONING VENTS AND THEN THE NEXT MOMENT THE SMOKE WAS EXTREMELY HEAVY OUT OF THE VENTS AND THEN VISIBLE FIRE UNDERNEATH FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD...
Mileage: 286,000
1994 FORD EXPLORER HAD SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE AIR-CONDITIONER VENTS INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, SLIGHT AT FIRST, THEN SO HEAVY THAT FORWARD VISIBILITY WAS OBSCURED. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, A SMALL FIRE WAS SEEN BURNING THE PLASTIC EVAPORATOR COVER WHERE THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ASSEMBLY IS...
Mileage: 185,876
LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH HEATS UP SO HOT THAT WIRES AND PLUG IN MELT,BURN AND CRACK CAUSING LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE THAT COULD GO UNKNOWN CAUSING A CRASH OR FIRE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, DARK SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF WHICH IMMEDIATELY BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. TH...
Mileage: 200,000
WHILE DRIVING, THE SUV CAUGHT FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMED BY FLAMES IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. ALTHOUGH MANY MAKES AND MODELS OF FORDS HAVE BEEN RECALLED ( FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD), THE 1994 FORD EXPLORER HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE FIRE INSPECTOR WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAG...
Mileage: 175,000
THE GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL SPEED IN AN APARTMENT PARKING LOT, WHICH CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE APARTMENT BUILDING AND CAUSED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND FRONT END DAMAGE TO THE EXPLORER. IT IS INOPERABLE AT THIS TIME DUE TO THIS INCIDENT. A POLI...
I DRIVE A 1994 FORD EXPLORER 4X4. MY COMPLAINT IS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. WHEN THE INNER BRAKE PADS WEAR TO A CERTAIN POINT, THEY FALL OUT OF THE CHANNELS THAT THEY SLIDE IN CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, ALL THAT IS LEFT TO STOP THE VEHICLE IS THE PISTON OF THE BRAKE CALIPER. THERE IS NO ...
Mileage: 150,000
MY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AS IS AND I HAVE HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH IT . I NEED ROCKER PANELS , 3 BALL JOINTS AND A NEW MUFFLER. *TR
MY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AS IS AND I HAVE HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH IT . I NEED ROCKER PANELS , 3 BALL JOINTS AND A NEW MUFFLER. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE BRACKETS FRACTURED AND THE GLASS FELL OUT AND STRUCK HER ON THE HEAD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V310001 (STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE), ALTHOUGH TH...
Mileage: 170,000
RECALLED FIRESTONE ATX AND WILDERNESS TIRES. **NAR** *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 70 MPH WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC TREAD BELT SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY ROLLED WHICH CAUSED A FATAL HEAD INJURY TO A RESTRAINED 12 YEAR OLD OCCUPANT. IT...
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD COMPLETE TREAD-SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE, LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE, AND FLATTENING THE REAR LEFT TIRE. ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION, IT REMAINS INFLATED. THE DEFECT...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-30 MPH, WHITE SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SMOKE AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS...
Mileage: 150,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWLY GAINED SPEED AND THEN UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN MOMENTARILY, BUT DID NOT STOP COMPLETELY. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED 80 MPH AND THE REA...
Mileage: 90,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWLY GAINED SPEED AND THEN UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN MOMENTARILY, BUT DID NOT STOP COMPLETELY. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED 80 MPH AND THE REA...
Mileage: 90,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED MINUTES LATER, BUT QUICKLY RESTARTED. SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE...
Mileage: 90,000
I WAS BROWSING FOR A USED CAR AND CAME ON AN ADD SELLING CARS I HAD NO VEHICLE I ASKED IF THEY CAN PICK ME UP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CLINTON FERRY. THEY SAID YES THEY WILL PICK ME UP. SO CHECKED OUT THEIR INVENTORY. I PICKED A 1994 FORD EXPLORER LITTLE DAMAGE TO THE BODY, TIRES NEEDED CHANGIN...
Mileage: 99,999
I WAS BROWSING FOR A USED CAR AND CAME ON AN ADD SELLING CARS I HAD NO VEHICLE I ASKED IF THEY CAN PICK ME UP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CLINTON FERRY. THEY SAID YES THEY WILL PICK ME UP. SO CHECKED OUT THEIR INVENTORY. I PICKED A 1994 FORD EXPLORER LITTLE DAMAGE TO THE BODY, TIRES NEEDED CHANGIN...
Mileage: 99,999
I WAS BROWSING FOR A USED CAR AND CAME ON AN ADD SELLING CARS I HAD NO VEHICLE I ASKED IF THEY CAN PICK ME UP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CLINTON FERRY. THEY SAID YES THEY WILL PICK ME UP. SO CHECKED OUT THEIR INVENTORY. I PICKED A 1994 FORD EXPLORER LITTLE DAMAGE TO THE BODY, TIRES NEEDED CHANGIN...
Mileage: 99,999
THE POWER CONTROL FOR SIDE VIEW MIRROR SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED ELECTRICAL SMOKE AND ORANGE GLOW/FIRE FROM SIDE CONSOLE. CHECKING YOUR SITE, YOU ALREADY LIST THIS BUT DEALERSHIP AND FORD DO NOT HAVE A RECORD OF THIS RECALL (97V083000).
Mileage: 61,000
I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE ABOUT A NOTICE REGARDING THE SAFETY OF TIRES. THE 1994 FORD EXPLORER ORIGINALLY CAME WITH P235/75R 15 RADIAL ATX. TODAY I TRIED TO RETURN THE TIRE, ORIGINAL SPARE, FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT AS STATED IN THE LETTER. HOWEVER I WAS TOLD BY ...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HEATER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS. SHE TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. SHE THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND ACTIVATED THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE CONTACT NOTICED FIRE ASCENDING FROM THE HOOD NEAR THE PASSENGER...
Mileage: 145,000
1994 FORD EXPLORER BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE TIRES DEFECT, TIRES RECALLED, CONSUMER HAD TIRES REPLACED AT HIS EXPENSE AND WOULD LIKE TO GET REIMBURSEMENT FROM MANUFACTURER. *MC *JB
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BEARINGS ON THE 1994 FORD EXPLORER WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. THE CONTACT CANNOT GIVE DETAILS OF THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. THE BEARINGS WERE NOT PRE-LOADED. THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE WERE VIBRATING. THE CONTACT WAS T...
Mileage: 42,000
TL* - THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR FIRESTONE TIRES ON HIS 1994 FORD EXPLORER. THE LETTER STATED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WOULD REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. HE CALLED THE NUMBER ON THE LETTER TO FIND AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. AFTER CONTACTING THE AUTHORIZED DEALER HE WAS TOLD THEY WOULD ...
1994 EXPLORER TIRE TREAD HAS CRACKS ON ALL FOUR TIRES. *TS *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO A STONE WALL WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER TO ADDRESS THE IS...
Mileage: 104,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED RECALL LETTER # 01X001000 FOR THE TIRES: TREAD/BELT WAS RECEIVED FROM BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE FOR THE TIRES ON THE 1994 FORD EXPLORER. THE PAPERWORK WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE REFUND, BUT THE REFUND WAS DENIED.
Mileage: 179,000
WHEN I BOUGHT MY FORD EXPLORER USED IN 1997 WITH 39,000 MILES ON IT THE TIRES WERE BLOATED OUT OF SHAPE AND THE VEHICAL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 35 MPH. I REPLACED THE TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THEN THE TIRES WERE RE-CALLED. I CONTACTED FIRESTONE AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WO...
Mileage: 39,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE TWO FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND EMBANKED INTO A DITCH. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALER WHO PROVIDED USED TIRES TO MAKE THE VEHICLE OPERABLE. ...
Mileage: 79,600
MY SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THIS CAR ON THE INTERSTATE. SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BEHIND THE CAR AND PULLED OFF. A FIRE FIGHTER HAPPENED TO BE BEHIND HER AND HE OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW THE TOP OF THE ENGINE ON FIRE. HE CUT THE BATTERY CABLES AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. DAMAGE TO THE CAR...
Mileage: 195,000
VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGAGED AT 2500 RPM DURING A CA. STATE SMOG INSPECTION . RESULTED IN TECHNICIAN BEING PINNED AND CRUSHED TO VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT . TECH WAS AMBULANCED TO HOSPITAL WITH SEVERE LOWER LEG AND ANKLE INJURIES TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AT OTHER SHOP AFTER SAID FAILURE. ...
Mileage: 21,782
(1) PURCHASE OF A NEW 2002 FORD EXPLORER; (2) DEFECTIVE VEHICLE FROM THE ONSET. ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH SERIOUS "SAFETY" ISSUES. (3) HAVE REPEATED TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECTIFIED. *NM
Mileage: 7,300
(1) PURCHASE OF A NEW 2002 FORD EXPLORER; (2) DEFECTIVE VEHICLE FROM THE ONSET. ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH SERIOUS "SAFETY" ISSUES. (3) HAVE REPEATED TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECTIFIED. *NM
Mileage: 7,300
(1) PURCHASE OF A NEW 2002 FORD EXPLORER; (2) DEFECTIVE VEHICLE FROM THE ONSET. ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH SERIOUS "SAFETY" ISSUES. (3) HAVE REPEATED TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECTIFIED. *NM
Mileage: 7,300
CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING THE BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICAN TIRE RECALL IN 2000 AND 2001**CC THE CONSUMER DIDN'T RECEIVE THE RECALL INFORMATION UNTIL AFTER HE HAD ALREADY REPLACED HIS FAULTY TIRES (1993 AND 1994 FORD EXPLORER XL 4X4). THE RECALL INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER COULD TAKE HIS...
I EXPERIENCED AN UNEXPLAINABLE VIBRATION IN MY VEHICLE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO MY TIRE ( UNIROYAL RADIAL TRAIL KING A/T 31-10.50/R15) HAVING A TREAD SEPARATION/BLOWOUT ON MY TRUCK. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SEARCH FOR WHERE I COULD OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT , I FOUND A RECALL ( NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 91T001000) FOR THE...
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND EXPLODED. SHE BELIEVES THIS WAS RELATED TO THE FORD RECALL 05V388000 CONCERNING THE SCDS. THIS HAPPENED ON 9-22-05. THE CAR WAS PARKED, AND THE FIRE DID ORIGINATE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE WERE CALLED. SHE ...
Mileage: 110,000
I BOUGHT THIS 1994 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER SUV FROM A DEALER. THE CAR HAD A PROBLEM WITH ALARM SO THE DEALER REMOVED IT. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. A WEEK AFTER THE PURCHASE, WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STOPS, CAR COMES TO A HALT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, AND THE STEERING LOCKS. I ALMOST GOT H...
Mileage: 129,980
I BOUGHT THIS 1994 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER SUV FROM A DEALER. THE CAR HAD A PROBLEM WITH ALARM SO THE DEALER REMOVED IT. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. A WEEK AFTER THE PURCHASE, WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STOPS, CAR COMES TO A HALT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, AND THE STEERING LOCKS. I ALMOST GOT H...
Mileage: 129,980
DT: 1994, FORD, EXPLORER LIMITED, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHCILE STARTED SMOKING. CONSUMER STARTED HAVING BREATHING PROBLEMS. THE SMOKE STARTED THICK, AND CONSUMER COULDN'T SEE, AND HE PULLED OVER. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE CAR HE EEN SPARKS, THEN THE CAR BLEW UP. OWNER HA...
Mileage: 124,000
THE BRAKES WERE MAKING NOISE AND LOCKING UP WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT THEY WERE WORN OUT AND LEAKING FLUID. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK ABS SYSTEM WAS CONTAMINATED. FOUR TIMES IN FEB., 2005 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDAS. ...
VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR CHECKUP, BUT THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME.*AK
Mileage: 120,000
THE BRAKES WERE MAKING NOISE AND LOCKING UP WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT THEY WERE WORN OUT AND LEAKING FLUID. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK
THE BRAKES ARE MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AND LOCKING UP WHEN THEY ARE APPLIED. TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR A CHECK UP, AND RESULTS SHOW THAT THERE IS FLUID LEAKAGE AND BRAKES ARE WORN OUT.*AK
1994 FORD EXPLORER - SPARE TIRE DROPPED ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. TIRE BOUNCED IN AIR 3 - 4 FEET IN FRONT ON VEHICLE FOLLOWING, WHICH SWERVED TO AVOID. CABLE SUPPORTING SPARE TIRE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. TYPICAL UNDER VEHICLE SUPPORT SYSTEM ON PICKUPS AND SUVS.
CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING UNDER DASH TOTAL LOSS TO VEHICLE. *AK
Mileage: 70,000
ON JULY 31, 2004, AT 5:00AM, I WAS AWAKEN BY POUNDING ON MY DOORS AND WINDOWS. AS I WAS COMING DOWN THE STAIRS I LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW CAUSE I SAW ALOT OF LIGHT. I OPENED THE DOOR TO FIND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TELLING ME AND MY KIDS TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE. HE STATED THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. THIS HAD ...
Mileage: 90,000
WHILE BACKING INTO GARAGE THE DRIVER'S SEAT SUDDENLY AND FORCEFULLY FELL BACK. THE THICK STEEL SEAT BOLT RESPONSIBLE FRO HOLDING THE SEAT SECURELY HAD BROKEN IN HALF. *BF WHEN THE SEAT COLLAPSED THE CONSUMER LOST SOME CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO SCRAPE ...
Mileage: 98,083
THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 1994 FORD EXPLORER APPEARS TO BE DEFECTIVE. THEY FAIL AFTER ONLY BETWEEN 75,000-125,000 MILES. *JB
1) SMELLED BURNING ELECTRICAL INSULATION WHILE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA OF IDAHO FALLS, ID. PREVIOUSLY THAT DAY, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO START ON ONE OCCASION. MULTIPLE VEHICLE STARTS AFTERWARDS HAD BEEN WITHOUT INCIDENT.*AK 2) PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE....
Mileage: 129,000
1) SMELLED BURNING ELECTRICAL INSULATION WHILE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA OF IDAHO FALLS, ID. PREVIOUSLY THAT DAY, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO START ON ONE OCCASION. MULTIPLE VEHICLE STARTS AFTERWARDS HAD BEEN WITHOUT INCIDENT.*AK 2) PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE....
Mileage: 129,000
1994 EXPLORER 4.0 V6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REBIULT 3 TIMES IN PAST YEAR .COUNTLESS TIMES VEHICLE HAS STALLED ACTING AS IF THE FUEL PUMP QUIT, FUEL PUMP REPLACED, COIL PACKS REPLACED, RELAYS REPLACED. ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, ANOTHER TIME WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. USUALLY UPON START UP. AIR...
Mileage: 114,000
1994 EXPLORER 4.0 V6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REBIULT 3 TIMES IN PAST YEAR .COUNTLESS TIMES VEHICLE HAS STALLED ACTING AS IF THE FUEL PUMP QUIT, FUEL PUMP REPLACED, COIL PACKS REPLACED, RELAYS REPLACED. ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, ANOTHER TIME WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. USUALLY UPON START UP. AIR...
Mileage: 114,000
1994 EXPLORER 4.0 V6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REBIULT 3 TIMES IN PAST YEAR .COUNTLESS TIMES VEHICLE HAS STALLED ACTING AS IF THE FUEL PUMP QUIT, FUEL PUMP REPLACED, COIL PACKS REPLACED, RELAYS REPLACED. ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, ANOTHER TIME WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. USUALLY UPON START UP. AIR...
Mileage: 114,000
1994 EXPLORER 4.0 V6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REBIULT 3 TIMES IN PAST YEAR .COUNTLESS TIMES VEHICLE HAS STALLED ACTING AS IF THE FUEL PUMP QUIT, FUEL PUMP REPLACED, COIL PACKS REPLACED, RELAYS REPLACED. ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, ANOTHER TIME WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. USUALLY UPON START UP. AIR...
Mileage: 114,000
1994 EXPLORER 4.0 V6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REBIULT 3 TIMES IN PAST YEAR .COUNTLESS TIMES VEHICLE HAS STALLED ACTING AS IF THE FUEL PUMP QUIT, FUEL PUMP REPLACED, COIL PACKS REPLACED, RELAYS REPLACED. ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, ANOTHER TIME WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. USUALLY UPON START UP. AIR...
Mileage: 114,000
1994 EXPLORER 4.0 V6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REBIULT 3 TIMES IN PAST YEAR .COUNTLESS TIMES VEHICLE HAS STALLED ACTING AS IF THE FUEL PUMP QUIT, FUEL PUMP REPLACED, COIL PACKS REPLACED, RELAYS REPLACED. ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, ANOTHER TIME WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. USUALLY UPON START UP. AIR...
Mileage: 114,000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE POWER WINDOWS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. *JB
Mileage: 101,000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE POWER WINDOWS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. *JB
Mileage: 101,000
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE AT 10-20 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS/ REAR DRUMS AND FRONT PADS TWICE, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Mileage: 100,000
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE AT 10-20 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS/ REAR DRUMS AND FRONT PADS TWICE, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Mileage: 100,000
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE AT 10-20 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS/ REAR DRUMS AND FRONT PADS TWICE, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Mileage: 100,000
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE AT 10-20 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS/ REAR DRUMS AND FRONT PADS TWICE, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Mileage: 100,000
WHILE APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE ON A INCLINE OR FLAT SURFACE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THE BRAKE MECHANISM NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC ABOUT RECALL(94V1690...
Mileage: 78,000
ON 14 APRIL 2003 I PAID FOR SERVICE ON AN "INTERMITTENT START" PROBLEM; CHECKED THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, THE ALTERNATOR, AND TESTED THE BATTERY.PAID FOR LABOR $76.50 AND $79.95 FOR BATTERY ASSY . HERE IT IS 2004 AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED BUT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. PURCHASED TWO NEW ALARM/ENTRY...
ON 14 APRIL 2003 I PAID FOR SERVICE ON AN "INTERMITTENT START" PROBLEM; CHECKED THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, THE ALTERNATOR, AND TESTED THE BATTERY.PAID FOR LABOR $76.50 AND $79.95 FOR BATTERY ASSY . HERE IT IS 2004 AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED BUT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. PURCHASED TWO NEW ALARM/ENTRY...
I BOUGHT MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER (4WD) IN MAY OF 1999 AND HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 50900 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT NOW HAS 89000 MILES. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS TWICE AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES. THE LAST TIME I COMPLETED BRAKE WORK WAS BECAU...
Mileage: 88,500
I BOUGHT MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER (4WD) IN MAY OF 1999 AND HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 50900 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT NOW HAS 89000 MILES. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS TWICE AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES. THE LAST TIME I COMPLETED BRAKE WORK WAS BECAU...
Mileage: 88,500
I BOUGHT MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER (4WD) IN MAY OF 1999 AND HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 50900 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT NOW HAS 89000 MILES. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS TWICE AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES. THE LAST TIME I COMPLETED BRAKE WORK WAS BECAU...
Mileage: 88,500
I BOUGHT MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER (4WD) IN MAY OF 1999 AND HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 50900 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT NOW HAS 89000 MILES. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS TWICE AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES. THE LAST TIME I COMPLETED BRAKE WORK WAS BECAU...
Mileage: 88,500
I BOUGHT MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER (4WD) IN MAY OF 1999 AND HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 50900 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT NOW HAS 89000 MILES. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS TWICE AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES. THE LAST TIME I COMPLETED BRAKE WORK WAS BECAU...
Mileage: 88,500
I BOUGHT MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER (4WD) IN MAY OF 1999 AND HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 50900 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT NOW HAS 89000 MILES. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS TWICE AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES. THE LAST TIME I COMPLETED BRAKE WORK WAS BECAU...
Mileage: 88,500
I BOUGHT MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER (4WD) IN MAY OF 1999 AND HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 50900 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT NOW HAS 89000 MILES. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS TWICE AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES. THE LAST TIME I COMPLETED BRAKE WORK WAS BECAU...
Mileage: 88,500
I BOUGHT MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER (4WD) IN MAY OF 1999 AND HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 50900 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT NOW HAS 89000 MILES. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS TWICE AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES. THE LAST TIME I COMPLETED BRAKE WORK WAS BECAU...
Mileage: 88,500
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED WITH THE FIRESTONE RECALL OF TIRES FOR BLOW OUTS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, RIPPING ACROSS THE MIDDLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL WITHOUT ANY COLLISIONS THESE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL, SERIES GENERAL AT, /P2357515. *AK
THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDER MY TRUCK BROKE WHILE DRIVING. I HAPPENED TO LOOK IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR AND SAW MY SPARE DISEMBARK FROM THE TRUCK ROLLING DOWN THE ROAD. FORTUNATLEY I WAS TRAVEL ON A LIGHTLY USED ROAD AND THERE WAS NO ONE BEHIND ME. CAN ONY IMAGINE WHAT MAY HAVE HAPPENED IF...
1994 FORD EXPLORER. CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND DROPPED THE SPARE TIRE ON TO THE ROAD SURFACE. *AK
Mileage: 230,000
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IT POPPED INTO REVERSE AND ROLLED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO REVERSE AND CAUSED THIS MISHAP. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED, AND CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. *AK
THE OWNER'S VEHICLE HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE CHASSIS AND IS HELD IN PLACE BY A CABLE. THE CABLE SNAPPED RELEASING THE SPARE TIRE INTO TRAFFIC. OWNER WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE THE TIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
Mileage: 94,200
THE SPARE TIRE WAS HELD UNDER THE VEHICLE BY A CABLE. THE CABLE CORRODED, AND THE SPARE TIRE MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
Mileage: 104,000
THERE WAS NO WARNING. MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALLY DAMAGED DUE TO A RECALL ON A MIRROR HARNESS SWITCH. FORD WAS NOTIFIED AND ADMITTED FAULT. THEY AGREED TO SEND ME A CHECK AND CLOSED THE ACCOUNT BEFORE ANYTHING WAS EVER SENT OUT TO ME. *AK
Mileage: 130,000
CONSUMER STATED THAT DURING CHRISTMAS SHE AND HER CHILDREN WERE TRAVELING WHEN REAR DEFROSTER OVERHEATED. CONSUMER TRIED TO CUT IT OFF, BUT THE SWITCH DID NOT WORK. WHILE SHE WAS TRYING TO SHUT IT OFF REAR WINDOW EXPLODED AND BLEW OUT. *AK *NM
I HAD THE FUEL SYSTEM ON MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER REPLACED BY PEP BOYS IN CRESTWOOD, ILLINOIS. TODAY I LEARNED THAT THEY HAD BOTCHED THE JOB TO THE POINT THAT GASOLINE WAS BEING SPRAYED ONTO THE MANIFOLD OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE OR AND EXPLOSION. WHY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN IS SERE...
I HAD THE FUEL SYSTEM ON MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER REPLACED BY PEP BOYS IN CRESTWOOD, ILLINOIS. TODAY I LEARNED THAT THEY HAD BOTCHED THE JOB TO THE POINT THAT GASOLINE WAS BEING SPRAYED ONTO THE MANIFOLD OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE OR AND EXPLOSION. WHY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN IS SERE...
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD FUEL SPLASHING AROUND IN THE TANK, WHICH CAUSED FUMES TO COME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE GAS TANK WAS GETTING SOAKED FROM THE FUEL LEAKAGE. THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POP. THE PADDED SHIELD OF THE SEAT BROKE AND EXPOSED A LARGE SPRING. THE BABY WAS IN THE SEAT AT THE TIME OF THE MALFUNCTION. *NM *NM
Mileage: 97,000
RECALL 97V083000 CONCERNING REMOTE POWER MIRROR SWITCH WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY MIRROR CONTROLS BEGAN TO SMOKE. MOMENTS LATER, FIRE WAS STREAMING FROM THE MIRROR ITSELF, CONSUMING THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. *AK
Mileage: 78,000
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME DOING 25+ MPH. MY SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK UP AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY PASSENGER AND MYSELF WERE BOTH HURT IN THE ACCIDENT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THIS IN OTHER 1994 FORD EXPLORERS.*AK
Mileage: 120,000
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME DOING 25+ MPH. MY SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK UP AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY PASSENGER AND MYSELF WERE BOTH HURT IN THE ACCIDENT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THIS IN OTHER 1994 FORD EXPLORERS.*AK
Mileage: 120,000
1994 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4 WD THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A SEVERE FUEL LEAK,,,NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, WAS A RECALL DONE ON THESE ? *JB
DOOR HANDLES ON PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR BROKEN. TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *AK
Mileage: 88,000
DOOR HANDLES ON PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR BROKEN. TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *AK
Mileage: 88,000
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE IN HIS REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, EXITED THE VEHICLE, LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE. A PASSER BY AND A SAFETY CREW ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE...
I ALREADY SENT A LETTER ABOUT THIS TO FORD WITH A CC: TO YOU FOLKS. MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE ACCELORATION CABLE ON MY FORD EXPLORER AND YOU SHOULD HAVE THE LETTER ON FILE FROM NOVEMBER 7TH. FORD DID RESPOND (A MONTH LATER) BUT ARE NOT TAKING ANY ACTION ON IT.
Mileage: 57,103
I ALREADY SENT A LETTER ABOUT THIS TO FORD WITH A CC: TO YOU FOLKS. MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE ACCELORATION CABLE ON MY FORD EXPLORER AND YOU SHOULD HAVE THE LETTER ON FILE FROM NOVEMBER 7TH. FORD DID RESPOND (A MONTH LATER) BUT ARE NOT TAKING ANY ACTION ON IT.
Mileage: 57,103
CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT EFFORTS WERE BEING MADE TO GET FORD/ FIRESTONE TIRE, AND RUBBER MANUFACTURER'S TO ISSUE REIMBURSEMENTS TO CONSUMERS WHO HAD TO PAY FOR REPLACED TIRES. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR NHTSA RECALL # 00T005000. *AK
Mileage: 14,000
1994 FORD EXPLORER EXPERIENCED RAPID ACCELERATION AND LOST OF BRAKING ABILITY. *MR THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE SECOND TIME AND THE MECHANIC PLACED A WIRE TIE ON IT TO HOLD IT IN PLACE. *SCC *JB
Mileage: 57,103
MY DRIVER-SIDE, REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. (SEMPERIT BRAND P235/75R15 (THIS BRAND IS NOT ON YOUR DROP DOWN MENU!)) ON MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY CAR (NAMELY THE REAR QUARTER PANEL.) I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR AND THUS NOT HIT ANYTHING ELSE. THE TIRES HAD 24,000 MILES ON THEM. ...
Mileage: 74,000
1994 FORD EXPLORER CAUGHT ON FIRE, JUST AFTER WIFE AND BABY GOT OUT OF VEHICLE. IT BURNED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, AND PART OF THE DASH. NHTSA CAMPAIGN #97V083000, I THINK IS RELEVANT, AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ACCIDENT. I NOTIFED FORD OVER 3 WEEKS AGO, AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME CONSUMER AFFAIRS WILL ...
CONSUMER STATED WHILE ADJUSTING THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT THE "SEAT BACK" BOLT SHEARED OFF AND CAUSED THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARD. MR. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THIS ISSUE, HOWEVER, HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB
Mileage: 165,000
RECALL 03V281000 CONCERNING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS. DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND FOUND OUT THAT THE RIMS LOST FOUR OF IT'S FIVE STUDS.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND FOUND OUT THAT THE RIMS LOST FOUR OF IT'S FIVE STUDS.*AK
I HAVE A 1994 FORD EXPLORER XLT. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, I PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE. THE ENGINE, OR RPM'S, DOES NOT REV UP, BUT AS SOON AS I LET OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR RESUMES SPEED TO THE PREVIOUS SPEED SETTING. THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REPL...
Mileage: 201,000
VEHICLE IS 1994 FORD EXPLORER. FOR THE THIRD TIMEIN TWO YEARS, THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE DRIVER SEAT TO THE FLOOR HAS BROKEN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. NO ONE WAS INJURED ONLY BECAUSE THE BRACKET FRACTURE WAS NOTED. IF THERE HAD BEEN AN ACCIDENT, THE ENTIRE SEAT WOULD HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE FL...
Mileage: 84,900
GASOLINE GUAGE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL, 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT WORK, PASSENGER WINDOW IN FRONT SIDE DOES NOT WORK. *AK
Mileage: 75,000
GASOLINE GUAGE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL, 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT WORK, PASSENGER WINDOW IN FRONT SIDE DOES NOT WORK. *AK
Mileage: 75,000
GASOLINE GUAGE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL, 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT WORK, PASSENGER WINDOW IN FRONT SIDE DOES NOT WORK. *AK
Mileage: 75,000
CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SEAT IS BENDED, MECHANISM BRACKET BROKE. DEALER REPLACED IT, AND IT BROKE AGAIN. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT ELECTRICAL CURRENT THAT RUNS THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR IS SO STRONG THAT IT CAUSES PASSENGER'S ARM TO BE BURNED. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT ELECTRICAL CURRENT THAT RUNS THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR IS SO STRONG THAT IT CAUSES PASSENGER'S ARM TO BE BURNED. *AK
GAS GAUGE NOT FUCNTIONING FOR MOST 1994 FORD EXPLORERS. *PH
Mileage: 80,000
ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY EXPLORER HAS STALLED AFTER DRIVING IT FOR AWHILE, IT WOULD RESTART AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR. THE ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT FIRE.S THERE A RECALL? THE CASE IS HOWARD VS. FORD 763785-2. *AK
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR INSPECTION TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. CONSUMER NOTICED, AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE THAT IT WAS NOT DRIVING RIGHT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND PUT VEHICLE IN PARK. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO THE REVERSE. THE S...
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SHREDDED. DEALER NOTIFIED SIZE#23575R15 PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT NUMBER. CRAVEN TIRES SAID THERE WAS A SLOW LEAK CAUSED BY A CUT IN THE TREAD. COOPER TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW TIRES BY FIRESTONE. *AK *CB *JB
ABS LIGHT ON. BRAKES FAILED DURING SUDDEN STOP. USING EXCESSIVE COOLANT. PROBLEMS STARTING. *NLM
Mileage: 86,000
ABS LIGHT ON. BRAKES FAILED DURING SUDDEN STOP. USING EXCESSIVE COOLANT. PROBLEMS STARTING. *NLM
Mileage: 86,000
ABS LIGHT ON. BRAKES FAILED DURING SUDDEN STOP. USING EXCESSIVE COOLANT. PROBLEMS STARTING. *NLM
Mileage: 86,000
ABS LIGHT ON. BRAKES FAILED DURING SUDDEN STOP. USING EXCESSIVE COOLANT. PROBLEMS STARTING. *NLM
Mileage: 86,000
TRUCK HAS BEEN DYING FOR THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS. EITHER WHEN IT GET TO HOT OUT SIDE OR IT JUST NEEDS TO TAKE A LITTLE BREAK. THEN WANT START UNTIL IT FEELS LIKE IT SHOULD. WHETHER ITS RUNNING OR WHEN I START IT UP. CHECKED THE FUEL PUMP, CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS,WIRES, BATTERY CABLES, EVERYTHING BUT,...
SPARE TIRE WAS STORED UNDER THE BODY IN THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. CONSUMER WAS ABOUT TO CHANGE LEFT REAR FLAT TIRE AND NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE WAS MISSING. THE CABLE FROM WHICH THE TIRE WAS SUPPORTED, WAS DANGLING FREELY WITH NO TIRE. MY SPARE TIRE MUST HAVE FELL OFF THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ...
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE LIFTGATE BRACKET BROKE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE MIRROR SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. *TT
Mileage: 156,000
MY TRUCK JUST SHUT OFF BY THE PARKING TO MY HOME. I CAN'T AFFORD BUY $7,000.00 FOR REPAIR AUTO AT FIRESTONE BECAUSE THEY WANT SO MORE MONEY. THEY DID TOOK OFF BY ITSELF THEN MY TRUCK DIDN'T FINISH AND NEED TO WORK MORE FOR ENGINE MOTOR AND BRAKE. *NLM
Mileage: 99
MY TRUCK JUST SHUT OFF BY THE PARKING TO MY HOME. I CAN'T AFFORD BUY $7,000.00 FOR REPAIR AUTO AT FIRESTONE BECAUSE THEY WANT SO MORE MONEY. THEY DID TOOK OFF BY ITSELF THEN MY TRUCK DIDN'T FINISH AND NEED TO WORK MORE FOR ENGINE MOTOR AND BRAKE. *NLM
Mileage: 99
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TIRES WOULD SHAKE. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TIRES WOULD SHAKE. *NLM
I OWN A 1994 FORD EXPLORER AND ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN THE LAST 18 MONTHS, SMOKE HAS POURED OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, SMELLING LIKE BURNING LEAVES. ON THE FIRST OCCASION, I HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY GAINESVILLE FORD AND THEY CLEANED OUT LEAVES FROM THE SYSTEM THAT APPARENTLY HA...
Mileage: 93,500
THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT ALL EXPLORERS EXPERIENCED THIS VIBRATION. THE VIBRATION HAS BECOME WORSE AND THE DRIVER FEELS LIKE HE'S GOING TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *NLM
Mileage: 68,000
THE POWER MIRROR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *NLM
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS ON FIRE. *TS *JB
Mileage: 93,375
I WAS DRIVING ON THE PA TURNPIKE. I GOT OFF AT FORT WASHINGTON EXIT. I PROCEEDED TO FT. WASHINGTON EXPO CENTER. I PULLED INTO A PARKING PLACE AND I HEARD A LOUD POP. I GOT OUT TO FIND MY REAR-PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DEFLATING RAPIDLY. THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. THERE WAS NOTHING ON T...
Mileage: 108,000
THE DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR RECALLED TIRES, HOWEVER ONE OF THE NEW TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE, BUT REFUSED TO CHANGE THE OTHER THREE TIRES. *JB
I HAD MY VEHICLE IN FOR A ROUTINE PA STATE INSPECTION ON FRIDAY. THE SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS SEVERE TIRE DAMAGE, PERFORATED SIDEWALL, ON ONE OF THE TIRES. THERE IS A SEPARATION AROUND THE ENTIRE INTERIOR SIDEWALL, THE SHOP DOING THE WORK (A TIRE DEALER) TIPPED ME OFF BY SAYING. I CAN'T BE...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNDER FROM HOOD. WIREING HARNESS THAT FEEDS INTO THE DISTRIBUTION BOX. THEIR ARE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH EGR SYSTEM, IDLEING, VEHICLE BLINKERS LAG, RADIO, HEAT, AC, WILL WORK THEN SOMETIMES THEY WONT. WILL NOT CONSISTANTLY START AFTER BEING PARKED. EXPLORER CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING. H...
Mileage: 75,000
REAR LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS DO NOT TIGHTEN TO KEEP THE ADULT OR CHILD FROM MOVING FORWARD IN AN ACCIDENT OR DURING AN EMERGENCY SLAMMING ON OF BREAKS. ADDIDIONALLY THE REAR SEATBELT LOCKS DO NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING BUCKLED WITHOUT A LOT OF TUGGING AND JIGGLING.
REAR LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS DO NOT TIGHTEN TO KEEP THE ADULT OR CHILD FROM MOVING FORWARD IN AN ACCIDENT OR DURING AN EMERGENCY SLAMMING ON OF BREAKS. ADDIDIONALLY THE REAR SEATBELT LOCKS DO NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING BUCKLED WITHOUT A LOT OF TUGGING AND JIGGLING.
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID DUE TO LIINE RUBBING AGAINST CHASSIS OF 1994 EXPLORER, LEFT REAR AREA, LINE REPAIRED AND FIXED SO NO RUBBING WOULD OCCUR. ALL FLUID WAS LOST DROVE HOME NO BRAKES, REPAIRED NEXT DAY.
Mileage: 120,000
REFER TO RECALL #'S 96V024001, 951007000, AND 00T005000. SCC PH
REFER TO RECALL #'S 96V024001, 951007000, AND 00T005000. SCC PH
ACCELERATOR STUCK ON 1994 FORD EXPLORER. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED SAFELY. DATE OF INCIDENT IS 1/8/2003, NOT 2002
Mileage: 130,000
WHILE RETURNING FROM CHRISTMAS SHOPPING I DISARMED MY CAR ALARM. WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS OPENED, SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH. USING A SCREWDRIVER, I REMOVED THE ELECTRICAL CONSOLE AND SWUNG THE SCREWDRIVER AT THE FLAMING SWITCH ASSEMBLY UNTIL IT RELEASED. FALLING TO THE G...
Mileage: 60,000
THE HOOD LATCH FAILED AND THE HOOD OPENED @ 60MPH. THE HOOD IS STILL ATTACHED TO THE CAR BUT THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE CAR. DT
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE FRONT END WILL WOBBLE AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOT OF NOISE AROUND THE WHEEL AREA, THE TIRES WERE ROTATED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST, BUT ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP, THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT CALIPER WAS STUCK, THE DEALER RE...
Mileage: 500
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOT OF NOISE AROUND THE WHEEL AREA, THE TIRES WERE ROTATED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST, BUT ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP, THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT CALIPER WAS STUCK, THE DEALER RE...
Mileage: 500
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON THE VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENLY WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HINGES WEREN'T STRONG ENOUGH FOR DOOR AND OVER TIME THEY WEAKEN AND FAIL. CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE DRIVING UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. NLM
THE VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED BEGAN SMOKING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *YH
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL. IN DOING SO POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT, AND CONSUMER CAN NO LONGER CONTROL VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL. IN DOING SO POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT, AND CONSUMER CAN NO LONGER CONTROL VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK
THE FIRST TIME NOTICED THIS PROBLEM I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH, I GLANCED AT THE SPEEDOMETER WHICH SHOWED 90MPH! MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS TO LIFT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND HIT THE BRAKE! AS I LIFTED OFF ON THE GAS, I REALIZED THE THE TRUCK WAS NOT GOING THAT FAST. SO I CONTINUED ON MY TRIP AT A SPEED TH...
WHEN SETTING PARKING BRAKE IT WILL GIVE MORE RESISTANCE THE FURTHER PEDAL IS PRESSED DOWN. SOMETIMES WHEN THE PEDAL IS APPLIED IT WILL GO DOWN ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY THEN GIVE WAY AND GO TO THE FLOOR. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE PARKING BRAKE HAS TO BE RELEASED AND RESET. NLM
THE SPARE TIRE IS SUPPORTED UNDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BY A STEEL CABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM. I WAS TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY AND HIT A BUMP. THE CABLE SUPPORTING THE SPARE TIRE BROKE. APPARENTLY THE CABLE HAD RUSTED AND BECAME WEAK. THE TIRE DROPPED ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE. THERE WAS A NUMBER OF VEHICLE...
IGNITION SWITCH IS INOPERATIVE, IT WILL LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING OR DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO START VEHICLE.*AK
WHILE BRAKING PEDAL FELT SPONGY AND STEERING WHEEL TURNED TO LEFT, THEN LOCKED UP. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
THE FRONT TIRES HAVE SLITS IN THE SIDEWALLS OF THE TIRES. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAD TEST DROVE IT AND WHEN WE GOT IT ON THE HIGHWAY WE NOTICED A SHAKING IN THE FRONT END. WE TOLD THE DEALER OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD CHECK INTO IT. THEY SAID THEY HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED. THE T...
THE FRONT TIRES HAVE SLITS IN THE SIDEWALLS OF THE TIRES. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAD TEST DROVE IT AND WHEN WE GOT IT ON THE HIGHWAY WE NOTICED A SHAKING IN THE FRONT END. WE TOLD THE DEALER OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD CHECK INTO IT. THEY SAID THEY HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED. THE T...
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN . DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
BOTH REAR OUTBOARD SEATBELT RETRACTORS NO LONGER WORK. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*AK
TEXAS "SALVAGE TRUCK" HOW DID IT GET "RESOLD" IN ARIZONA!. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
TEXAS "SALVAGE TRUCK" HOW DID IT GET "RESOLD" IN ARIZONA!. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
TEXAS "SALVAGE TRUCK" HOW DID IT GET "RESOLD" IN ARIZONA!. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
TEXAS "SALVAGE TRUCK" HOW DID IT GET "RESOLD" IN ARIZONA!. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
DUELER APT, REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON A 1994 ,FORD, EXPLORER WITH 99000 MILES. TREAD SEPARATION ON REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE AT 75 MPH.*AK THE TREAD OF THE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE AND WRAPPED AROUND THE AXLE, LOCKING THE REAR WHEELS AND CAUSED CONSUMERS VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. THE TIRES H...
STRUTS THAT HOLD TRUNK OPEN BROKE, AND HATCH DOOR CAN STAY OPEN. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK
CONSUMER HAS HAD THE FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED 6 DIFFERENT TIMES DUE TO OVERHEATING, AND ALSO THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED, A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS INSTALLED, THE REAR BRAKES SHOES WERE ADJUSTED AND THE REAR DRUMS WERE RESURFACED, THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON DUE TO LOW BRAKE FLUID.*JB *YH
CONSUMER HAS HAD THE FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED 6 DIFFERENT TIMES DUE TO OVERHEATING, AND ALSO THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED, A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS INSTALLED, THE REAR BRAKES SHOES WERE ADJUSTED AND THE REAR DRUMS WERE RESURFACED, THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON DUE TO LOW BRAKE FLUID.*JB *YH
CONSUMER HAS HAD THE FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED 6 DIFFERENT TIMES DUE TO OVERHEATING, AND ALSO THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED, A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS INSTALLED, THE REAR BRAKES SHOES WERE ADJUSTED AND THE REAR DRUMS WERE RESURFACED, THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON DUE TO LOW BRAKE FLUID.*JB *YH
CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED, THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED, THE COOLING FAN BLADE WAS CRACKED AND ALSO REPLACED.*JB *YH
CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED.*JB CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD IGNITION PROBLEMS. *YH
CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED.*JB CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD IGNITION PROBLEMS. *YH
CONSUMER STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED, THE VEHICLE WAS REALIGNED, AND THE RIGHT CAMBER BUSHING WAS INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT SIDE.*JB *YH
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD GEAR SHIFT PROBLEMS. *YH
CONSUMER STATES 4 TIRES AND 1 SPARE WHICH ARE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15 INCH TIRE(S) (DOT # UNKNOWN) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ARE HIGHLY DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER REPLACED THEM DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, HOWEVER MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REIMBURSE OR REPLACE TIRES STATING THE CAMPAIGN WAS OVER. *TT ...
CONSUMER STATES 4 TIRES AND 1 SPARE WHICH ARE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15 INCH TIRE(S) (DOT # UNKNOWN) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ARE HIGHLY DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER REPLACED THEM DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, HOWEVER MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REIMBURSE OR REPLACE TIRES STATING THE CAMPAIGN WAS OVER. *TT ...
CONSUMER STATES THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT
CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. *TT
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM VENTS. ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF, AND VENTS CLOSED. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER YET. *AK
TEH SPARE TIRE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. THE SUPPORT CABLE RUSTED THROUGH AT THE POINT WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE FITTING THAT SLIPS THROUGH THE SPARE TIRE PRIOR TO WINCHING IT UP TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED FORD BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN EXT...
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE DIES AND VEHICLE STALLS OUT.*AK
I WAS TOLD BY A CERTIFIED FORD DEALER THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS BAD AND THEREFORE THE PUMP AND FUEL LINE WERE ALSO DESTROYED BY RUST AND CORROSION. FORD HAS RECENTLY SEVERED IT'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MANUFACTURER BUT WILL NOT COMMENT WHY. FORD REFUSES TO ADDRESS OUR CONCERN, THOUGH ONE C/S REP DID S...
I WAS TOLD BY A CERTIFIED FORD DEALER THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS BAD AND THEREFORE THE PUMP AND FUEL LINE WERE ALSO DESTROYED BY RUST AND CORROSION. FORD HAS RECENTLY SEVERED IT'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MANUFACTURER BUT WILL NOT COMMENT WHY. FORD REFUSES TO ADDRESS OUR CONCERN, THOUGH ONE C/S REP DID S...
BRAKE SWITCH LIGHT HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES ALREADY, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WA SNOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
AFTER GETTING FIRESTONE TIRES REPLACED WITH BRIDGESTONE TIRES, THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION, THE OTHER FOUR TIRES HAD SOME CRACKING IN THE SIDEWALLS. P235/75R15, MOUNTED ON A 1994 FORD EXPLORER, REPLACEMENT TIRES. *AK *SCC
DUE TO TIRE SEPARATION FIRESTONE DID NOT EXCHANGE ALL THE TIRES OUT.*AK *JG (FIRESTONE ATX P235/75R15)
DUE TO TIRE SEPARATION FIRESTONE DID NOT EXCHANGE ALL THE TIRES OUT.*AK *JG (FIRESTONE ATX P235/75R15)
DUE TO FAILURE OF THE LIFTGATE BRACKETS, WHICH ARE COVERED BY A RECALL, CAUSED METAL FATIGUE ON HINGES RESULTING ON THEM TEARING AWAY FROM BODY OF THE VEHICLE.IT IS MY OPINION FORD SHOULD MAKE REPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE BECAUSE THE RECALLED COMPONET CAUSED THE DAMAGE. *AK
VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND SMELLED LIKE INSULATION BURNING. CONSUMER INDICATED REMOTE POWER MIRROR SWITCH HAD BURNED. POWER SWITCH BUTTONS FOR MIRROR WILL NOT MOVE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
WHILE SITTING IN DRIVEWAY IN IDLE CONSUMER REVVED UP THE ENGINE, AND IN DOING SO, VEHICLE WITH A LOUD BANG ENGAGED ITSELF INTO DRIVE AND STARTED MOVING BEFORE RUNNING INTO A FOREIGN OBJECT WHICH STOPPED VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *TS
Mileage: 80,000
THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED WE WERE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON I5, ON THE GRAPEVINE IN CALIFORNIA AND IT TERRIFIED US. WE JUST MANAGED TO STOP . THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THERE WERE NO TECHNICAL BULLETINS ON THIS, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED TOO MANY TIMES FOR US TO BELIEVE THIS. MY HUSBAND SHOWED THE DEALER T...
WHILE DRIVING 55-60MPH ON WET PAVEMENT WHEEL LOCKED ,COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED THAT METAL BROKE OUT OF RADIUS ARM. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
ALL THE RESTRAINT SAFETY BELTS DO NOT LOCK BETWEEN MOVEMENTS. HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO COVERAGE BECAUSE OVER 50000 MILES AND SECOND OWNER.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING, AND SOMETIME THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START.*JB
ALL THE RESTRAINT SAFETY BELTS DO NOT LOCK BETWEEN MOVEMENTS. HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO COVERAGE BECAUSE OVER 50000 MILES AND SECOND OWNER.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING, AND SOMETIME THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START.*JB
WHILE PARKED GEAR JUMPED FROM PARK TO DRIVE AT A VERY RAPID SPEED. HOWEVER, AN ACCIDENT DID OCCUR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER REVVED ENGINE TO 3000 RPM, TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY BANGED IN TO DRIVE, LURCHED FORWARD AND RAN INTO A ROCK WALL. *YD
THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHEN CONSUMER MOVED GEARSHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A DIRT BANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR BRUISES DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH
THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHEN CONSUMER MOVED GEARSHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A DIRT BANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR BRUISES DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH
CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT OWN THE VEHICLE ANYMORE, BECAUSE IT WAS PLAGUED WITH FRONT-END PROBLEMS. THEIR CONCERN IS THAT THE CAR, IF SOLD, WILL CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IF DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. *YD
CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT OWN THE VEHICLE ANYMORE, BECAUSE IT WAS PLAGUED WITH FRONT-END PROBLEMS. THEIR CONCERN IS THAT THE CAR, IF SOLD, WILL CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IF DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. *YD
TIRES WERE REPLACED LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO DURING MASS RECALL. I WAS DRIVING @ 55 MPH ON A CLEAR HIGHWAY WITH NO DEBIS. THE SIDEWALL BLEW SUDDENLY AND I NEARLY CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE RETAINING WALL. IT WAS SO STRONG & SUDDEN, I FELT I LOST CONTROL. IT LEFT ME WITH A HEADACHE & SORE RIGHT SIDE OF MY...
TIRES WERE REPLACED LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO DURING MASS RECALL. I WAS DRIVING @ 55 MPH ON A CLEAR HIGHWAY WITH NO DEBIS. THE SIDEWALL BLEW SUDDENLY AND I NEARLY CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE RETAINING WALL. IT WAS SO STRONG & SUDDEN, I FELT I LOST CONTROL. IT LEFT ME WITH A HEADACHE & SORE RIGHT SIDE OF MY...
HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE, FORD EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND FOUND LEAVES AND HEATER PLUG RESISTOR TO BE THE CAUSE. *JG
SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL, NHTSA ID # 94V169000. FORD CLAIMS THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE (PER THEIR COMPUTER RECORDS, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER PREVIOUS OWNERSHIP IN 1996), ALTHOUGH A FORD (DEALER) MECHANIC REPORTS THAT THERE IS NO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF THE WORK BEING DONE. I AM CONCLUDING THAT EITHER I...
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STARTED LOSING POWER AND FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM OVERFLOW RADIATOR CONTAINER DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. THE HEADS WERE CRACKED, YOU COULD SEE WHERE THE GASKET SEPARATED FROM THE HEAD. *JG *AK
LATE NOVEMBER, 2001, I NOTICED A GASOLINE SMELL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL SENDER HAD CORRODED AWAY. MY RESEARCH SHOWS OTHER RECALLS OF FORD TRUCKS (AEROSTAR) FOR FUEL SENDERS MANUFACTURED IN THE SAME PERIOD (MY CAR MANUFACTURED APPROX. SEPT. 1993). I HAVE CONTAC...
SPARE TIRE HANGS FROM A WIRE ROPE. THE WIRE ROPE CORRODED AND FAILED, DROPPING THE THRE & WHEEL WHILE MOVING. REPORTED TO FORD AT 800 392 3673, BILL OPERATOR NUMBER 2072. WHILE ACKNOWLEDGING HAZARD, HE SAID THERE WAS NO PROGRAM, AND WOULD BE NO FOLLOW UP. *AK
4.0 L V6 ENGINE BLEW HEAD GASKET AND DUMPED ANTI-FREEZE INSIDE ENG. FORD REMANUFACTURED ENGINE INSTALLED BY LISTED DEALER($4,000BILL) 32,000 MILES LATER THIS ENGINE DEVELOPED A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD AND LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE INTO THE RODS AND ROCKER ARMS($2,000BILL). *AK
I HAD THE SCARIEST THING HAPPEN TO ME LAST NIGHT . ON MY WAY HOME FROM MY IN-LAWS WITH MY TWO CHILDREN. MY 10 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER GOT OUT OF HER CAR SEAT. I HAVE A CENTURY MODEL 1165ONHS, MAN.062997, THAT WAS BOUGHT FOR MY 3 1/2 YEAR OLD SON AND WAS HANDED DOWN TO HER. THE SEAT IS IN PERFECT WORKI...
I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH TWICE. THE CURRENT SWITCH IS MALFUNCTIONING. THE ORIGINAL SWUTCH WAS REPLACED ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO. THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE SECOND INCIDENT ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO THE LIGHTS DID NOT GO OFF WHEN THE PEDAL WAS RELEASED. CURR...
GAS SMELL WAS NOTICED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *NLM
COMPLETE SIDE OF OUTSIDE TIRE WALL SEPARATED AND BLEW OFF . NO SOUNDS OR WARNING PRIOR TO INCIDENT. TIRE HAD 16,000 MILES ON TREAD AND DID NOT SHOW ANY SIGN OF WEAR.*AK (TIRESIZE: 235R/75/15)
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AT TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TOWING A SMALL TRAILER AND USING THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF OVERDRIVE. VEHICLE MILEAGE AND DRIVEABILITY/PERFORMANCE SUFFER. O2 SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER WITH NEW YET PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AT TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TOWING A SMALL TRAILER AND USING THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF OVERDRIVE. VEHICLE MILEAGE AND DRIVEABILITY/PERFORMANCE SUFFER. O2 SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER WITH NEW YET PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AT TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TOWING A SMALL TRAILER AND USING THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF OVERDRIVE. VEHICLE MILEAGE AND DRIVEABILITY/PERFORMANCE SUFFER. O2 SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER WITH NEW YET PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
CONSUMER NOTICED A FUEL LEAK. ALSO, SMELLED FUEL INSIDE VEHICLE. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO FUEL PIPE RUSTING THROUGH. *AK
CONSUMER NOTICED A FUEL LEAK. ALSO, SMELLED FUEL INSIDE VEHICLE. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO FUEL PIPE RUSTING THROUGH. *AK
THE TIRES WARPED CAUSING SEVERE VIBRATION, THERE WAS ALSO EVIDENCE OF THE TREAD PEELING NEAR THE SIDEWALL, FIRESTONE REFUSED TO HONOR THE TIRE WARRENTY ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PROOF OF PROPER ALIGNMENT AND WHEEL BALANCING, AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED THEY WERE SUBJECT TO RECALL, SINCE FIRES...
THE TIRES WARPED CAUSING SEVERE VIBRATION, THERE WAS ALSO EVIDENCE OF THE TREAD PEELING NEAR THE SIDEWALL, FIRESTONE REFUSED TO HONOR THE TIRE WARRENTY ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PROOF OF PROPER ALIGNMENT AND WHEEL BALANCING, AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED THEY WERE SUBJECT TO RECALL, SINCE FIRES...
THE TIRES WARPED CAUSING SEVERE VIBRATION, THERE WAS ALSO EVIDENCE OF THE TREAD PEELING NEAR THE SIDEWALL, FIRESTONE REFUSED TO HONOR THE TIRE WARRENTY ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PROOF OF PROPER ALIGNMENT AND WHEEL BALANCING, AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED THEY WERE SUBJECT TO RECALL, SINCE FIRES...
THE TIRES WARPED CAUSING SEVERE VIBRATION, THERE WAS ALSO EVIDENCE OF THE TREAD PEELING NEAR THE SIDEWALL, FIRESTONE REFUSED TO HONOR THE TIRE WARRENTY ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PROOF OF PROPER ALIGNMENT AND WHEEL BALANCING, AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED THEY WERE SUBJECT TO RECALL, SINCE FIRES...
THE TIRES WARPED CAUSING SEVERE VIBRATION, THERE WAS ALSO EVIDENCE OF THE TREAD PEELING NEAR THE SIDEWALL, FIRESTONE REFUSED TO HONOR THE TIRE WARRENTY ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PROOF OF PROPER ALIGNMENT AND WHEEL BALANCING, AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED THEY WERE SUBJECT TO RECALL, SINCE FIRES...
THE TIRES WARPED CAUSING SEVERE VIBRATION, THERE WAS ALSO EVIDENCE OF THE TREAD PEELING NEAR THE SIDEWALL, FIRESTONE REFUSED TO HONOR THE TIRE WARRENTY ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PROOF OF PROPER ALIGNMENT AND WHEEL BALANCING, AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED THEY WERE SUBJECT TO RECALL, SINCE FIRES...
CAR STALLS CONTINUOUSLY. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER, DEALER CANNOT DETECT PROBLEM. *AK
HANDLE SEPARATED FROM DOOR WHEN PULLING DOOR CLOSED. DOOR FELL OPEN INTO TRAFFIC LANE. HANDLE DESIGN DOES NOT INCORPORATE ANY STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENT TO DOOR. HANDLE IS RETAINED SOLELY BY PLASTIC TRIM PANEL SUBJECT TO AGE DETERIORATION. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE LOCKING UP WHILE TRAVELING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE REPEATEDLY. *YH
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE LOCKING UP WHILE TRAVELING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE REPEATEDLY. *YH
THE TREADS BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIRES PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS NOT REIMBURSED THE FULL AMOUNT FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES (FIRESTONE). NLM
THE TREADS BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIRES PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS NOT REIMBURSED THE FULL AMOUNT FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES (FIRESTONE). NLM
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE, AND WAS UNALBLE TO ACCELERATE AND HAD TO COAST TO A STOP, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED, HOWEVER TWO YEARS LATER @ 76,000 MILES THERE WAS A ROARING NOISE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFOR...
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE, AND WAS UNALBLE TO ACCELERATE AND HAD TO COAST TO A STOP, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED, HOWEVER TWO YEARS LATER @ 76,000 MILES THERE WAS A ROARING NOISE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFOR...
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED CAUSING MAJOR MALFUNCTIONING IN TRANSMISSION.. THIS IS SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN A YEAR AND A HALF. TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD TO MY KNOWLEDGE(BODY AND UNDERNEATH ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, I.E. NO RUST). AFTER TALKING TO A FEW REPAIR SHOPS AND DEALERSHIPS I W...
WHILE DRIVING, ONE OF THE CONSUMERS FIRESTONE TIRES FAILED, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE NOT PURCHASED AT A FIRESTONE RETAILER, THE CONSUMER ALREADY RECIEVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOUR OTHER FAULTY TIRES (FIRESTONE P235/75R15 RADIAL ATX). NLM
WHILE DRIVING, ONE OF THE CONSUMERS FIRESTONE TIRES FAILED, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE NOT PURCHASED AT A FIRESTONE RETAILER, THE CONSUMER ALREADY RECIEVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOUR OTHER FAULTY TIRES (FIRESTONE P235/75R15 RADIAL ATX). NLM
THROTTLE STICKS IN UP POSITION, REQUIRING A HARD PRESS( STOMP) TO ACTIVATE. THIS LEAD TO A ACCIDENT IN WET WEATHER WHERE THE STOMP LED TO THE VEHICLE SPINNING OUT DURING A TURN. WAS TOLD BY REPAIR SHOP THAT THE BUTTERFLY WAS STICKING AND CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I ALSO HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEED C...
THE TIRES ARE TOO SOFT, THE DECAL ON THE DOOR READS 26 PSI (TIRE INFO NOT GIVEN). NLM
WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN. DEALER HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY IGINITION MODULE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
THE PROBLEM IS INTERMEDIATE. THE CAR STALLS AT SPEED (60 MPH) OR AT IDLE. ADDITIONALLY WHEN YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME IT WON'T RESTART. IN BOTH CASES IF YOU WAIT 5 - 15 MINUTES THE CAR WILL RESTART. RECENTLY I SPOKE TO FORD WHO SAID SINCE A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ORDERED THEY W...
PRIOR TO RECALL, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONE ATX/ P235/75R15 TIRES, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE REPLACEMENT TIRES BEING PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000.*JB
PRIOR TO RECALL, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONE ATX/ P235/75R15 TIRES, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE REPLACEMENT TIRES BEING PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000.*JB
CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FIRESTONE ATX TIRES, P235/75R15, AFTER RECEIVING RECALL LETTER 00T005, FORD AND FIRESTONE ARE GIVING THE CONSUMER A RUNAROUND FOR REIMBURSEMENT, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS VEHICLE. *SLC
CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FIRESTONE ATX TIRES, P235/75R15, AFTER RECEIVING RECALL LETTER 00T005, FORD AND FIRESTONE ARE GIVING THE CONSUMER A RUNAROUND FOR REIMBURSEMENT, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS VEHICLE. *SLC
I HAD DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES ON THE FREEWAY DRIVING 65 TO70 MILES PER HOUR AND HAD GOTTEN OFF THE FREEWAY AND WAS TAKING A SIDE STREET DRIVING 50 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE TOTAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT DEAD. THE CAR SEEMED TO BE WARM-IT WAS A HOT DAY AND I HAD BEEN USING MY AIR CONDITIONING TO...
I HAD DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES ON THE FREEWAY DRIVING 65 TO70 MILES PER HOUR AND HAD GOTTEN OFF THE FREEWAY AND WAS TAKING A SIDE STREET DRIVING 50 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE TOTAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT DEAD. THE CAR SEEMED TO BE WARM-IT WAS A HOT DAY AND I HAD BEEN USING MY AIR CONDITIONING TO...
DUE TO TIRE FAILURE ME & MY FAMILY HAD AN ACCIDENT OUR EXPLORER ROLED OVER THREE TIMES. *AK
9 OF 10 LUGS: NUTS: STUDS LOSE OR BROKE. *AK
ENGINE LIGHTS HAS COME ON SEVERAL TIMES, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH IN GEAR AT IDLE, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, ALSO SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WHICH WAS STICKING, ALSO THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED.*JB
FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, DUE TO FALLING BELOW SPEC WHEN HOT, FUEL INJECTORS WERE CLEANED.*JB
ABS LIGHTS HAS COME ON SEVERAL TIMES, DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT SPEED SENSOR THAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER TEN MONTHS LATER THE ABS LIGHT APPEARED AGAIN, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*JB
CONSUMER STATES INTERIOR DOME LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WHEN THE DRIVERS DOOR IS OPENED.*JB
AT SPEEDS OF 55 TO 70 MPH THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY. DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACING THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND REAR AXLE-TO-FRAME LATERAL SHOCK ABSORBER.*AK
AT SPEEDS OF 55 TO 70 MPH THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY. DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACING THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND REAR AXLE-TO-FRAME LATERAL SHOCK ABSORBER.*AK
AT SPEEDS OF 55 TO 70 MPH THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY. DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACING THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND REAR AXLE-TO-FRAME LATERAL SHOCK ABSORBER.*AK
IGNITION TURNS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON I-95. ALSO OCCURS AT SLOW SPEEDS. POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STOP WORKING WITHOUT POWER, MAKING MANEUVERING DIFFICULT. AFTER 10 MINUTES, WILL RESTART. FORD CORP. OFFICE HAS NO RECORD OF PROBLEM, YET IS SETTLING 5 STATE LAWSUIT ACCORDING TO TODAY...
IGNITION TURNS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON I-95. ALSO OCCURS AT SLOW SPEEDS. POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STOP WORKING WITHOUT POWER, MAKING MANEUVERING DIFFICULT. AFTER 10 MINUTES, WILL RESTART. FORD CORP. OFFICE HAS NO RECORD OF PROBLEM, YET IS SETTLING 5 STATE LAWSUIT ACCORDING TO TODAY...
IGNITION TURNS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON I-95. ALSO OCCURS AT SLOW SPEEDS. POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STOP WORKING WITHOUT POWER, MAKING MANEUVERING DIFFICULT. AFTER 10 MINUTES, WILL RESTART. FORD CORP. OFFICE HAS NO RECORD OF PROBLEM, YET IS SETTLING 5 STATE LAWSUIT ACCORDING TO TODAY...
BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, AND HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYCLINDER. ALSO, THERE IS MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 96S35 CONCERNING PRIMARY ASSISTANCE BOOSTER FOR 1994 FORD, EXPLORER. HOWEVER, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. CONSUMER FEELS AS THOUGH FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING IN ...
BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, AND HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYCLINDER. ALSO, THERE IS MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 96S35 CONCERNING PRIMARY ASSISTANCE BOOSTER FOR 1994 FORD, EXPLORER. HOWEVER, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. CONSUMER FEELS AS THOUGH FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING IN ...
BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, AND HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYCLINDER. ALSO, THERE IS MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 96S35 CONCERNING PRIMARY ASSISTANCE BOOSTER FOR 1994 FORD, EXPLORER. HOWEVER, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. CONSUMER FEELS AS THOUGH FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING IN ...
BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, AND HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYCLINDER. ALSO, THERE IS MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 96S35 CONCERNING PRIMARY ASSISTANCE BOOSTER FOR 1994 FORD, EXPLORER. HOWEVER, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. CONSUMER FEELS AS THOUGH FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING IN ...
OWNERS MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS STATES THAT TIRE SHOULD BE ROTATED IN A CRISS CROSS PATTERN. BUT CAR DEALER AND FIRESTONE SAYS THEY SHOULD BE ROTATED FROM FRONT TO BACK. *AK
FLOATING DEVICE LOCATED IN FUEL TANK THAT MEASURES FUEL LEVELS DEVELOPED A LEAK IN IT AND WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY. CONSUMER PAID FOR FIRST REPAIR, FORD PAID FOR SECOND REPAI, CONSUMER WILL PAY FOR THIRD REPAIR SINCE ONE YEAR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIRED. PLEASE...
FLOATING DEVICE LOCATED IN FUEL TANK THAT MEASURES FUEL LEVELS DEVELOPED A LEAK IN IT AND WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY. CONSUMER PAID FOR FIRST REPAIR, FORD PAID FOR SECOND REPAI, CONSUMER WILL PAY FOR THIRD REPAIR SINCE ONE YEAR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIRED. PLEASE...
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR HAS FAILED 5 TIMES SINCE 1999. VEHICLES STALL AT LOW/IDLE SPEED AT INTERSECTION PUTTING DRIVER EXPOSED TO REAR AND SIDE IMPACTS. DAUGHTERS HAVE HAD NEAR MISSES THIS YEAR AS THEY WERE USING THE VEHICLE TO GO TO SUMMER SCHOOL IN PHOENIX. THE VEHICLE ALSO LOOSES POWER MOMENTATRI...
WHILE HAVING TIRES ROTATED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE ON THE RECALL LIST, CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED BY FIRESTONE DEALER THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TIRES, HOWEVER CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE NOT APART OF THE APPROVED SUBSTITUTION TIRES, CONSUME...
WHILE HAVING TIRES ROTATED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE ON THE RECALL LIST, CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED BY FIRESTONE DEALER THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TIRES, HOWEVER CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE NOT APART OF THE APPROVED SUBSTITUTION TIRES, CONSUME...
SPARE TIRE WAS MISSING, AFTER ARRIVING HOME, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT CABLE HAD RUSTED. *AK *JG
PRIOR TO RECALL, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AT HER EXPENSE AND IS NOW SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT.(FIRESTONE TIRE)*JB
THE CONSUMER WAS REQUESTING REFUND FOR THE FIRESTONE TIRES (00T-005) WHICH WERE HARD TO KEEP INFLATED THUS CAUSING SWAY AND SHIMMY OF THE VEHICLE,FIRESTONE DENIED REFUND STATING THAT THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1,2000 (P235/75R15 FIRESTONE ATX). *YH
LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP ON DISC WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'V EXPERIENCED THIS WITH THIS BRAKE SYSTEM. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN 10/98 WITH ONLY 1825 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. AT THAT TIME, THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP ON THE DISC, BURNING OUT THE PADS, DESTR...
THIS VEHICLE WILL STOP RUNNING, NO SPUTTERING, JUST LOSE POWER, AT ANY SPEED, AT ANY TIME DURING OPERATION. ONCE, VEHICLE EVEN RESET THE RADIO STATIONS, AS IF THE BATTERY HAD BEEN DISCONNECTED DURING SERVICE. THERE IS NEVER AN INDICATION THAT THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO QUIT. IT THEN TAKES ABOUT 1-2...
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER INACCURATE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH. ODOMETER RECORDS 1.4 MILES PER EVERY MILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND SPEEDOMETER SHOWS ACTUAL SPEED PLUS 10-25 MPH WITH A BOUNCING NEEDLE. MANY OTHER OWNERS SEEM TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS LOCAL DEALER MENTIONED LARGE NUMBER OF INQUIRIES FOR THE...
THE CONSUMER WAS SEEKING REIMBURSMENT FOR DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE ATX (SIZE P235/75R15) TIRE THAT HAD FAILED AND WAS ON RECALL (00T-005). *YH
I HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF A RECALL #94S91 AND THE DESCRIPTION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL IS IDENTICAL WITH THE PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASED IT USED IN 6/98. I CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MANUFACTURER, AND I WAS TOLD MY VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. I ASKED WHY THE ...
CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE UP SNAPPED, AND CONSUMER'S SPARE TIRE BECAME DISENGAGED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS LUCKY THAT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.*AK
FRONT BRAKE PADS BROKE IN HALF ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. EACH TIME DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND REPLACED PADS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
DRIVER'S SEAT METAL IS FATIGUE AND TORE, CAUSING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TO WOBBLE AND SHAKE. CONSUMER FEELS THERE COULD BE GREAT BODILY HARM. *AK
NOTICED THE PEDAL STICKING SEVERAL YEARS AGO, HOWEVER I THOUGHT IT WAS A PROBLEM UNIQUE TO MY CAR AND IT WASN'T SO BAD THAT I NEEDED TO SPEND A LARGE SUM OF MONEY TO FIX IT. HOWEVER, A CO-WORKER TOLD ME THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE COVERING 97-98 EXPLORERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. AFTER CONT...
WHILE DRIVING 65 KM THE RPMS WILL GO UP IN RED, AND NOT GO BACK DOWN UNTIL CONSUMER SLOWS DOWN TO ABOUT 30 KM. THEN, SHE CAN FEEL TRANSMISSION KICK IN, AND RPMS GO DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES . MECHANIC STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT AND UPGRADED. CONSUMER CALLED FORD, AND WAS T...
WHILE DRIVING 65 KM THE RPMS WILL GO UP IN RED, AND NOT GO BACK DOWN UNTIL CONSUMER SLOWS DOWN TO ABOUT 30 KM. THEN, SHE CAN FEEL TRANSMISSION KICK IN, AND RPMS GO DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES . MECHANIC STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT AND UPGRADED. CONSUMER CALLED FORD, AND WAS T...
WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER STATES HIS SEAT BELT GOT CAUGHT ON HIS CUFF, CAUSING GREAT PAIN TO HIS LEFT SHOULDER, CONSUMER REPLACED HIS TIRES AND HAS REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT, HOWEVER HAS BEEN DENIED SEVERAL TIMES, CONSUMER DID NOT GIVE ANY SPECIFIC...
WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER STATES HIS SEAT BELT GOT CAUGHT ON HIS CUFF, CAUSING GREAT PAIN TO HIS LEFT SHOULDER, CONSUMER REPLACED HIS TIRES AND HAS REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT, HOWEVER HAS BEEN DENIED SEVERAL TIMES, CONSUMER DID NOT GIVE ANY SPECIFIC...
CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE DENIAL FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM FIRESTONE, CONSUMER STATES HE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH HIS RADIAL ATX TIRES AS EARLY AS 1994 BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE HE TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM HIMSELF AFTER A FIRESTONE DEALER DID NOT WANT TO ASSIST, CONSUMER STATES HE FILED A CLAIM ...
THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AREA (IT APPEARS OTHER INFORMATION WAS SENT BY CONSUMER, HOWEVER IS NOT WITHIN THE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED FOR ANALYST). *MJS
BRAKE PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY DUE TO ROTORS. CALIPERS HAD PUSHED PISTONS AGAINST PADS. PISTONS HAD SHATTERED. *AK
BRAKE PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY DUE TO ROTORS. CALIPERS HAD PUSHED PISTONS AGAINST PADS. PISTONS HAD SHATTERED. *AK
THERE WAS A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE DISTRUBUTION WIRING AT THE RIGHT REAR CORNER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FIREWALL RESULTING IN A FIRE THAT QUICKLY ENGULFED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING THE FIRE. INVESTIGATION REPORT PROVIDED IN THE INFORMATION REGARDING FIRE INCIDENT. NLM
THE CAR WAS PARKED AT THE CURB. I BACKED UP ABOUT TWO (2) FEET , PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND TRIED TO TURN THE WHEEL LEFT INTO THE STREET AND IT WOULD NOT TURN THE WHEELS. I HAD THE CAR TAKEN BY FLATBED TRUCK TO WAYMAN FORD 1713 SPRINGFIELD AVE MAPLEWOOD NJ 973 275 0965. NO SAFETY DEFEC TMENTIONED. ...
HEAD GASKET FAILED. NLM
THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE BRAKE FAILURES, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AND THE FAULTY RIGHT FRONT ROTOR AND FRONT PADS OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN ROAD, REAR BRAKES ALSO OVERHEATED. NLM
ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND IT WOLUD START AGAIN AFTER WAITING FOR LIKE 4 MINUTES AND LATELY IT WOULD STALL 3 TIMES IN A ROW .*AK
THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT CONNECTION IS CRACKED AND WAS REPORTED TO FORD FOR REPLACEMENT. NO ACTION --EXCEPT REPLACEMENT WOULD COST $800 ON OUR PART. FORD HAS NOT RESPONDED AFTER FIRST CONTACT.
ON APRIL 18, 2001, MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER, VIN 1FMDU32X4RUB88752, LICENSE PLATE 214 ARA, OHIO, BLEW A HEAD GASKET WHILE PROCEEDING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 71 FROM DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OHIO. THE TIME WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30 P.M. IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR.*AK( DOT NUMBER: )
ON APRIL 18, 2001, MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER, VIN [XXX], LICENSE PLATE[XXX], OHIO, BLEW A HEAD GASKET WHILE PROCEEDING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 71 FROM DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OHIO. THE TIME WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30 P.M. IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR.*AK( DOT NUMBER: ) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FRE...
ON APRIL 18, 2001, MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER, VIN [XXX], LICENSE PLATE[XXX], OHIO, BLEW A HEAD GASKET WHILE PROCEEDING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 71 FROM DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OHIO. THE TIME WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30 P.M. IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR.*AK( DOT NUMBER: ) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FRE...
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LEFT SIDE FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROX 50 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK
THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE 1994 FORD EXPLORER THAT THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE. I KNOW OF 3 OTHER OWNERS PERSONALLY THAT HAVE THE SAME COINCIDENTAL PROBLEM. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR UNLESS NURSED TO DO SO. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL P...
PE00 048; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON HIGHWAYV AND AND HEARD A NOISE. VEHICLE STARTED BUMPING AROUND. SHE TOOK IT TO A MIDAS DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT ALL FOUR TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE, P23575R15. *AK CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FOR TIRES THAT S...
CONSUMER TOOK CAR IN FOR RECAL 97 V 083 000 REPAIRS. 3 YEARS LATER, CONSUMER'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE THE SAME WAY AS MENTIONED IN RECALL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT A FUSE WAS PUT IN TO STOP WHOLE CAR FROM CATCHING FIRE. CONSUMER STATED DOOR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED.*AK THE DEALER DECLINED TO TAKE...
CONSUMER TOOK CAR IN FOR RECAL 97 V 083 000 REPAIRS. 3 YEARS LATER, CONSUMER'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE THE SAME WAY AS MENTIONED IN RECALL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT A FUSE WAS PUT IN TO STOP WHOLE CAR FROM CATCHING FIRE. CONSUMER STATED DOOR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED.*AK THE DEALER DECLINED TO TAKE...
CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONE ATX RADIAL TIRES DUE TO SIDEWALL FAILURES ON TWO OCCASIONS, CONSUMER STATES TIRES FAILED DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL FOUR TIRES INCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE PURCHASED BEFOR...
BOLTS ARE SEPARATING FROM HINGE OF LIFTGATE WHICH HAS CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH DOOR PROPERLY OPENING AND CLOSING. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE HINGES ARE SEPARATING, BREAKING AWAY FROM THE BODY. *SLC
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TWO FIRESTONE ATX II (235/75R15) TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE VIBRATING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SENT IN ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK FOR REIMBURSEMENT, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY FIRESTONE THAT HE DID NOT FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE OF RECALL HANDOUT. *JB
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION CONSUMER REPLACED ALL 5 FIRETSTONE (P235/75) TIRES BECAUSE HE NOTICED TIRES WERE WEARING DOWN AND NO LONGER FELT SAFE DRIVING ON THEM, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMNT. *JB
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 95I00700. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP. REPAIRS WERE MADE. NOTICED ONE SIDE INCOMPLETE. INFORMED SERVICE MANAGER, WHO REFUSED TO DO REPAIRS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AFTER 10 MONTHS. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND WAS REFERRED TO DEALERSHIP. NOT WILLING TO GET INVOLVED, STATING THEIR REPAIR ...
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THEN WAS TURNED ON AND TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO REVERSE, AND HIT CONSUMER'S WIFE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT PROBLEM. *AK
CONSUMER STATES ALL FOUR FIRESTONE ATX TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO HIGHLY IRREGULAR WEAR PATTERN, A YEAR LATER CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED WERE A PART OF THE RECALL, MANUFACTURER IS NOT WILLING TO REIMBURSE CONSUMER FOR THE TIRES BECUASE THEY WERE PURCHASED BEFORE THE RECALL ...
THERE WERE NEW FIRESTONE TIRES ON MY EXPLORER WHEN I PURCHASED IT IN 1998. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES JUST BEFORE A TRIP BECAUSE IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED TO THE DEGREE THAT TWO OF THE TIRES WOULD NOT LONGER HOLD AIR! I REPLACED THEM WITH ANOTHER BRAND OF TIRE - THEN A FEW MONTHS ...
ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPS WHILE IN OPERATION. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT IS TYPICALLY DURING LOW SPEEDS OR WHILE TURNING ONTO ANOTHER STREET. ALSO, DURING HIGH SPEEDS, IT FEELS AS IF THE ENGINE WILL LOSE POWER, BUT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. A PRIVATE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE DEFECT, AND THEY REPLACED FUEL...
ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPS WHILE IN OPERATION. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT IS TYPICALLY DURING LOW SPEEDS OR WHILE TURNING ONTO ANOTHER STREET. ALSO, DURING HIGH SPEEDS, IT FEELS AS IF THE ENGINE WILL LOSE POWER, BUT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. A PRIVATE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE DEFECT, AND THEY REPLACED FUEL...
RECALLS 94V169001/94V169000;WHEN APPLYING PARKING BRAKE THEY IT WOULDN'T ENGAGE DUE TO GEAR TEETHS NOT LINING UP PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON OUTSIDE LEAVES WOULD FALL INSIDE BLOWER MOTOR AND CATCH ON FIRE. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HEAVY SMOKE INSIDE VEHICLE DUE TO DEFECT.*AK
WHEN I PURCHASED MY NEW 1994 FORD EXPLORER, IT WASN'T LONG BEFORE I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT THE FRONT END SHOOK. NO ELSE BUT ME DROVE THE EXPLORER SO I CHALK IT UP TO DRIVING A UTILITY VEHICLE. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE WITHOUT ANY UNDUE STRESS, HOWEVER, I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT ALL THE TIRES BEGAN TO SEPARAT...
WHEN I PURCHASED MY NEW 1994 FORD EXPLORER, IT WASN'T LONG BEFORE I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT THE FRONT END SHOOK. NO ELSE BUT ME DROVE THE EXPLORER SO I CHALK IT UP TO DRIVING A UTILITY VEHICLE. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE WITHOUT ANY UNDUE STRESS, HOWEVER, I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT ALL THE TIRES BEGAN TO SEPARAT...
PE00 048; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 80MPH ON HIGHWAY AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, LANDING ON SHOULDER. NOTICED THAT THE REAR TIRE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE TREAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. GOODYEAR TIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK
SPINDLE ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL IS BROKEN. *AK
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TIRE SEPARATION AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *JB
WHILE DRIVING 65MPH HAD A BLOWOUT ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE. HAD HEARD A FLAPPING SOUND, AND THEN TIRE WENT FLAT. HAD PULLED OVER AND NOTICED TREAD HAD SEPARATED IN PIECES. REPLACED TIRE WITH ANOTHER. 1994, FORD, EXPLORER. HAD FILED A CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT & HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT. *AK FIRESTONE ATX ...
THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICFICATION , AFTER THE BLOWOUT THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONE TIRES, THE MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING THE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT OF THE NEW TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY 2000. NLM
THE HOOD LATCH WAS FAULTY DUE TO 1 INCH SPRING WHICH BECAME WEAK, THIS ALLOWED THE HOOD TO BLOW BACK AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. NLM
FAILS ABOUT EVERY 3 YEARS. SWITCH FAILS AND THEN NO BRAKELIGHTS. IO HAVE SEEN OTHER EXPLORERS NEAR THE SAME YEAR WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE ROAD. *AK
I MAILED IN MY REFUND FORM 9/15/00, 12/21/00 AND FAXED IT 2/1/01. I HAVE CALLED THE FIRESTONE REFUND CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE # 8 TIMES. THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT IT TAKES A WHILE. THIS IS $500 OF MY MONEY WHICH THEY HAVE HAD FOR A LONG TIME. THE RECALL NOTICE SAID TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT TO THE NATI...
LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END VEHICLE BEEN INTO A DEALER SHOP AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND BOTH WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
PE00 020; CONSUMER INSPECTED TIRES AND SAW PIMPLES ON INNER SIDE OF TIRES. HE HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. *AK
THE CONSUMER REPLACED THREE FIRESTONE TIRE BECAUSE IT WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000. NLM
CRACKED HEAD GASKET CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL OUT WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER FELT HER VEHILCE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER SIMILAR RECALL BUT WAS DENIED, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE CAUSED BY CRACKED HEAD GASKET. NLM
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. NLM
WENT TO FORD DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED PROBLEM WAS FRONT HUBS NEEDED REPLACEMENT FOR $1000, TALKED TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND HE SAID SAMETHING BUT IS NOT ABLE TO GET ANY HUBS BECAUSE HE HAS BEEN TOLD THAT FORD IS BUYING UP ALL OF THE NEW/REBUILT HUBS BECAUSE THEY KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM. SECOND MECHA...
DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF HEATING SYSTEM CAUGHT FIRE TWICE FROM PINE NEEDLES COLLECTING AROUND THE HEATING APPARATUS UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE P 235 OWL ALL TERRAIN TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED AFTER ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRIOR REPLACED TIRES, THE SPARE TIRE WAS REPLACED FOR THE RECALL. *MJS
ALL FOUR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P23575R15 TIRES REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005), TREAD SEPARATION ON 2 TIRES, OWNER REQUESTING REIMBURSMENT. CJ
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL NOT UPSHIFT, AND HAS PROBLEMS SHIFTING INTO DIFFERENT GEARS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSED $ 2100 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER BACK TO SITE AND FOUND 4 OF THE 5 LUG NUTS IN GUTTER WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF EACH OTHER. *YH
WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSED $ 2100 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER BACK TO SITE AND FOUND 4 OF THE 5 LUG NUTS IN GUTTER WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF EACH OTHER. *YH
FIRESTONE TIRES (P235/75R15) WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL 00T005 DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
CONSUMER IS STILL WAITING FROM FORD TO BE REIMBURSED FOR RECALL 00T005, THE TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED WERE FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX (P235 75 R15), IT HAS BEEN FOUR MONTHS AND THE ONLY THING THE CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED ARE INCONVENIENCE LETTERS. *SLC
VEHICLE SLID AND SHEARED OFF AN ELECTRIC POLE, CONSUMER SUSTAINED MANY INJURIES AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, CONSUMER FEELS THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED DUE TO FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES, PRIOR TO ACCIDENT CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES. *SLC
FIRESTONE ATX TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, AFTER INSPECTING THE SPARE TIRE, IT HAD A BULGE ON IT, CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FROM FIRESTONE, HOWEVER WAS DENIED DUE TO THE REPLACEMENT TIRES BEING PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000. *SLC
TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO BELT SEPARATION BEFORE TREAD WORE OUT IN ORDER TO AVOID A BLOW OUT SITUATION .*AK (DOT NUMBER: W2H6OWL254 TIRESIZE: 235/75/R15)
CLUTCH, SLAVE CYLINDER, AND 5HT GEAR IN TRANSMISSION REPLACED
CLUTCH, SLAVE CYLINDER, AND 5HT GEAR IN TRANSMISSION REPLACED
LOW RANGE SYSTEM APPEARS TO OPPERATE BUT REGUALAR 4X4 SYSTEM DOES'T ENGAGE THE HUBS. *AK
ONE TIRE BUBBLED AND WAS REPLACED, PRO-RATED. FIRESTONE DECLINED THE CLAIM SINCE IT WAS IN 1999. ANOTHER TIRE THEN BLEWOUT ON THE FREEWAY AND THE REMAINING FOUR WERE REPLACED. FIRESTONE HAS NOT RESPONED REGARDING THE CLAIM ON THESE FOUR TIRES YET.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VDHLIM0144 TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)
IGNITION SWITCH PANEL WAS REPLACED. VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. DEALER TEST DROVE VEHICLE, BUT PROBLEM WASN'T DUPLICATED.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
BRAKES REPLACED. *SLC
CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (P235/75R15) DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, HOWEVER FORD DENIED REQUEST FOR RECALL REIMBURSEMENT(00T005) DUE TO THE REPLACEMENT TIRES BEING PURCHASED FROM A COMPETITIVE RETAILER PRIOR TO AUGUST 9, 2000. *SLC
SPEEDOMETER READING FLUCTUATES 20+ MPH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. BUZZING SOUND ASSOCIATED. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES AFFECTED BY RECALL (OOT-005), TIRES REPLACED, OWNER SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT.
VEHICLE PARKED. SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. FOOT WAS NOT ON BRAKE OR GAS PEDAL. HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. GAS PEDAL WAS TO FLOOR. WAS DEPRESSING BRAKES HARD TO STOP, BUT VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP UNTIL IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK
VEHICLE PARKED. SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. FOOT WAS NOT ON BRAKE OR GAS PEDAL. HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. GAS PEDAL WAS TO FLOOR. WAS DEPRESSING BRAKES HARD TO STOP, BUT VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP UNTIL IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK
WHEN PUTTING CAR IN PARK IT WILL ROLL FORWARD. CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A RECALL FOR SAME PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH, THE FRONT FIRESTONE P23575R15 TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BLEW, CAUSING A ROLLOVER AND INJURY TO CONSUMER. ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT. *CJ...*AK
FIRESTONE ATX RADIAL TIRE (P235/75R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER HEARD A THUMP AS THE TREAD CAME APART. *SLC
WAS PROCEEDING INTO AN INTERSECTION FROM A STOP WHEN VEHICLE STALLED. NO WARNING & WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT CAUSE OF STALLING COULD NOT BE LOCATED. PRIVATE MECHANIC COULD NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM EITHER.*AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. *AK
REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK WHEN PULLING ON SEATBELT, THEREFORE, CONSUMER FEELS CHILD IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL FROM VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
CONSUMER SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FROM FIRESTONE FOR TIRES REPLACED UNDER RECALL 00T-005, TIRES REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL CAMPAIGN, DUE TO VIBRATION AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. *CJ
FIRESTONE TIRE BLEWOUT. *CJ
CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRESTONE TIRES, 1 TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION AND 2 OTHERS SHOWED SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION, THE CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO REPLACING THE TIRES PRIOR TO AUGUST 9TH, 2000 ON A PRO-RATA BASIS. *SLC
CONSUMER REPLACED FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES (P235/75R15), THE CONSUMER HEARD THUMPING NOISES AND UPON INSPECTION, A DEALER STATED THAT ALL TIRES SHOULD BE REPLACED DUE TO LUMPS AND RISES IN ALL TIRES, THE CONSUMER IS NOW REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE OF RECALL 00T005. *SLC
FIRESTONE TIRE BLEWOUT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00T-005, CONSUMER RETURNED TIRE RECALL NOTICE REPLY CARD BUT HAS NOT RECIEVED ANY INFORMATION OR REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 95I-007, RECALL CAMPAIGN NOT HONORED, LIFT CYLINDER REMOVED AND HATCH BRACKET SPOT-WELDED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *CJ
FOR NO APPARENT REASON VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT SLAMMING IT INTO SIDE OF BRIDGE RIPPING OFF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL AND AXLE OVERTURNING FOR EXPLOYER. POLICE HAS NO EXPLANATION SO THEY BLAMED IT ON DRIVER ERROR. (DIRVER WAS 16 - SO THEY NATURALLY FOUND IT HER FAULT). HAVE PICTURES OF AUTO AND TIRES FR...
PROBLEM 1: ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL OCCASIONALLY WHEN TURN HEATER ON AND ONCE WHEN TURNED A/C ON. HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FIRST TIME USING THE SYSTEM AND SMELLS LIKE WHEN ANOTHER CAR OF MINE HAD THE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE STEERING WHEEL BURN AND SMOKE. PROBLEM 2: GAS PEDAL OCCASIONALLY FLOOR...
PROBLEM 1: ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL OCCASIONALLY WHEN TURN HEATER ON AND ONCE WHEN TURNED A/C ON. HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FIRST TIME USING THE SYSTEM AND SMELLS LIKE WHEN ANOTHER CAR OF MINE HAD THE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE STEERING WHEEL BURN AND SMOKE. PROBLEM 2: GAS PEDAL OCCASIONALLY FLOOR...
PROBLEM 1: ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL OCCASIONALLY WHEN TURN HEATER ON AND ONCE WHEN TURNED A/C ON. HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FIRST TIME USING THE SYSTEM AND SMELLS LIKE WHEN ANOTHER CAR OF MINE HAD THE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE STEERING WHEEL BURN AND SMOKE. PROBLEM 2: GAS PEDAL OCCASIONALLY FLOOR...
RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND ROLLOVER, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED AND TREATED AT THE SCEEN (FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX - P235/75R1055). NLM
ABS VALVE IS DEFECTIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH WHEEL BROKE AT SPINDLE, AND ROLLED PAST VEHICLE. *AK
PREMATURE WEAR OF STRUT ARM BUSHINGS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
RADIUS ARM WORE OUT, AND IF ARM CAME THROUGH, DRIVER WILL LOSE COMPLETE CONTROL. *AK
NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 94M85 ON ALL 1991 & 1992 EXPLORER RECALL ON RADIUS ARM INSULATERS , BUT NOT ON 1994 EXPLORER WHICH HAS SAME DEFECTIVE RADIUS ARM INSULATORS.
THE SPARE TIRE WHEEL RIM HAS A CENTER HOLE WHICH IS TOO SMALL TO FIT OVER THE FRONT AXLE HUB, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE IN WHICH THE SPARE TIRE NEEDED TO BE USED, HOWEVER THE SPARE TIRE COULDN'T BE MOUNTED. *SLC
RADIATOR FAILED, HEAD GASKETS CRACKED. *SLC
RADIATOR FAILED, HEAD GASKETS CRACKED. *SLC
ANTILOCK BRAKES REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO 36000 MILES. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING INTO AN INTERSECTION THE EEC SYSTEM LOST POWER AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF NO ONE WAS HURT REPLACED POWER RELAY NO PROBLEMS SINCE. IT ALSO APPEARS THAT FORD MADE SOME CHANGES ON THE RELAY THEY MIGHT KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I WISH THEY HAD TOLD ME I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED AT THAT INTERSEC...
WENT TO USE TIRE JACK FOR THE FIRST TIME AND IT FAILED. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE.*AK
THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY REGARDLESS OF SPEED OR DRIVING, DEALER ISOLATED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND IT TO BE THE SECONDARY IGNITION SYSTEM. NLM
ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND REQUESTED REIMBURSENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE PURCHASED FROM A COMPETITOR PRIOR TO AUGUST 9, 2000. NLM
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *MJS
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *MJS
CONSUMER HAS REPLACED FOUR TRANSMISSIONS ON THE VEHICLE, ONE INCIDENT THE CHOKE STUCK AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AND WAS HARD TO STOP. *MJS
HATCH CAME APART. *MJS
CRUISE CONTROL HAS NEVER WORKED. *MJS
THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY REGARDLESS OF SPEED OR DRIVING, DEALER ISOLATED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND IT TO BE THE SECONDARY IGNITION SYSTEM. NLM
ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND REQUESTED REIMBURSENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE PURCHASED FROM A COMPETITOR PRIOR TO AUGUST 9, 2000. NLM
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *MJS
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *MJS
CONSUMER HAS REPLACED FOUR TRANSMISSIONS ON THE VEHICLE, ONE INCIDENT THE CHOKE STUCK AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AND WAS HARD TO STOP. *MJS
HATCH CAME APART. *MJS
CRUISE CONTROL HAS NEVER WORKED. *MJS
CONSUMER REPLACED 5 FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES (P235/75R15) DUE TO BELT SEPARATION PRIOR TO RECALL 00T005, CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO HAVING THE TIRES REPLACED PRIOR TO JANUARY OF 2000, HOWEVER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
VEHICLE PURCHASED 12/1996. BRAKES REPLACED FIRST TIME 03/02/1997 AT 66730 MILES. ON 08/31/1997 BRAKE PADS DISSINTEGRATED CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. PADS, ROTORS, AND CALIPERS REPLACED ON 09/02/1997 AT APPROX. 70747 MILES. SAME PROBLEM OCCURS ON 02/02/1998 AT 74095 MILES, 06/11/1999 AT 84823 MILES, 0...
CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRESTONE ATX P 235/75R15 TIRES DUE TO THE WOBBLE AND HANDLING PROBLEMS, RECALL NOTIFICATION (00T-005) WAS RECEIVED HOWEVER THE CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT, THE DEALER WAS NOT CONSIDERED A FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE DEALER, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING FOR REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRESTONE ATX P 235/75R15 TIRES DUE TO THE WOBBLE AND HANDLING PROBLEMS, RECALL NOTIFICATION (00T-005) WAS RECEIVED HOWEVER THE CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT, THE DEALER WAS NOT CONSIDERED A FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE DEALER, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING FOR REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
EA00012, CABLE CORRODED, CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SPARE TIRES SHOULD BE PUT INSAFER PLACE THAN UNDER THE VEHICLE. *YH
CONSUMER REPLACED FOUR FIRESTONE ATX TIRES (P235/75R15) DUE TO 2 TREAD SEPARATIONS, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
THE FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX (P235/75R15) TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND FLAT PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005), CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO DATE OF FAILURE. *MJS
CONSUMER REPLACED FOUR FIRESTONE ATX TIRES (P235/75R15) DUE TO 2 TREAD SEPARATIONS, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
THE FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX (P235/75R15) TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND FLAT PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005), CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO DATE OF FAILURE. *MJS
CONSUMER REPLACED FOUR FIRESTONE ATX TIRES (P235/75R15) DUE TO 3 TREAD SEPARATIONS, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT, HOWEVER FORD IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE DUE TO THE TIRES NOT BEING PRO-RATED. *SLC *SLC
MY TRUCK WAS MAKING AN AWLFUL CLUNK NOSIE FROM UNDERNEATH. I WENT TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MY RADIAL ARM....KEEPING MY TIRES FROM SHIMMYING FORWARDS/BACKWARDS. I CONTACTED FORD ON 1-29-00 & WAS TOLD IT WAS A MANF. DEFECT BUT NEVER RECALLED SO I WAS RESPONSIBLE TO FIX IT. WHEN THE TIR...
MY TRUCK WAS MAKING AN AWLFUL CLUNK NOSIE FROM UNDERNEATH. I WENT TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MY RADIAL ARM....KEEPING MY TIRES FROM SHIMMYING FORWARDS/BACKWARDS. I CONTACTED FORD ON 1-29-00 & WAS TOLD IT WAS A MANF. DEFECT BUT NEVER RECALLED SO I WAS RESPONSIBLE TO FIX IT. WHEN THE TIR...
RECALL 97V083000. POWER MIRROR SHORTED, CAUSING SMOKE TO ENTER VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL HAS BEEN RECALLED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
I HAD THIS TIRE LOOKED AT BY 3 TIRE DEALERS AND ALL SAID IT WAS A DEFEECT I STILL HAVE THE TIRE AND 3 OTHERS AND 1 THAT IS ON THE RECALL LIST. I SPOKE WITH FIRESTONE THEY WERE RUDE AND UNHELPFUL. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235-75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235-75R15 )
I HAD THIS TIRE LOOKED AT BY 3 TIRE DEALERS AND ALL SAID IT WAS A DEFEECT I STILL HAVE THE TIRE AND 3 OTHERS AND 1 THAT IS ON THE RECALL LIST. I SPOKE WITH FIRESTONE THEY WERE RUDE AND UNHELPFUL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235-75R15 )
A BUBBLE WAS FOUND ON THE INSIDE OF THE FIRESTONE TIRE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE WHILE DRIVING, 0NE TIRE WENT FLAT AND LATER A SMALL STICK GOT STUCK IN THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES. NLM
VEHICLE WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY WIHTOUT WARNING , EVENTUALLY VEHICLE WILL RESTART. *AK
WHEN A QUICK STOP IS NEEDED, MY VEHICLE ENDS UP SLIDING INSTEAD OF STOPPING. FEELS LIKE SOMETHING GETS CAUGHT AND PREVENTS THE BRAKES FROM WORKING, ESPECIALLY BAD ON WET ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE.*AK
FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRE (P235/75R15) EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
CONSUMER RECEIVED LETTER REGARDING RECALL 00T005, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE TIRE PROBLEMS, THE DEALER REFUSED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THERE WASN'T A WAY TO SEE IF THE TIRES WERE INCLUDED IN RECALL OR NOT. *SLC
CONSUMER HAD FIRESTONE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE THAT EXPERIENCED UNUSUAL WEAR AND REPLACED THEM WITH ANOTHER BRAND, NOW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL REPLY CARD, BUT HAS NO WAY OF KNOWING IF THE REPLACED TIRES WERE PART OF THE RECALL. *SLC
FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRE (P235/75R15) EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
CONSUMER RECEIVED LETTER REGARDING RECALL 00T005, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE TIRE PROBLEMS, THE DEALER REFUSED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THERE WASN'T A WAY TO SEE IF THE TIRES WERE INCLUDED IN RECALL OR NOT. *SLC
TIRE BLEW AND CAUSED MY ACCIDENT (TIRESIZE: 15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 )
THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005) NOTIFICATION DUE TO SEPARATION PROBLEMS, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
CONSUMER REPLACED ALL THE FIRESTONE ATX DOT#W2HL1M0364 TIRES AS STATED IN THE RECALL (00T-005) AND HAS NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACMENT TIRES. *MJS
THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005) NOTIFICATION DUE TO SEPARATION PROBLEMS, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
CONSUMER REPLACED ALL THE FIRESTONE ATX DOT#W2HL1M0364 TIRES AS STATED IN THE RECALL (00T-005) AND HAS NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACMENT TIRES. *MJS
I HAVE 2 TIRE CO. TELL ME THIS IS A DEFECT AND I NEED HELP. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
MAJOR PROBLEM REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM: FIRST PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS, UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER LETTING IT SIT FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 OR 10 MINUTES. REPEATED ATTEMPTS IN SUCCESSION FAIL TO START THE ENGINE BUT HAVE FOUND THAT IF I GIVE IT A COUPLE OF MIN...
MAJOR PROBLEM REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM: FIRST PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS, UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER LETTING IT SIT FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 OR 10 MINUTES. REPEATED ATTEMPTS IN SUCCESSION FAIL TO START THE ENGINE BUT HAVE FOUND THAT IF I GIVE IT A COUPLE OF MIN...
MAJOR PROBLEM REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM: FIRST PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS, UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER LETTING IT SIT FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 OR 10 MINUTES. REPEATED ATTEMPTS IN SUCCESSION FAIL TO START THE ENGINE BUT HAVE FOUND THAT IF I GIVE IT A COUPLE OF MIN...
FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS AND FLAT TIRES. *SLC
CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL (00T-005) REPLACEMENT REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE FIRESTONE P235/75R15 TIRES, CONSUMER DID NOT RECEIVE FULL REIMBURSEMENT AND IS REQUESTING FULL COMPENSATION. *MJS
CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRESTONE TIRES PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005) NOTIFICATION DUE TO SEPARATION AND VIBRATION PROBLEMS, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL (00T-005) REPLACEMENT REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE FIRESTONE P235/75R15 TIRES, CONSUMER DID NOT RECEIVE FULL REIMBURSEMENT AND IS REQUESTING FULL COMPENSATION. *MJS
CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRESTONE TIRES PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005) NOTIFICATION DUE TO SEPARATION AND VIBRATION PROBLEMS, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
WHILE DRIVING THE FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 255/70R16 DOT VNCU1PL 125+). NLM
CONSUMER REPLACED FIRESTONE TIRES ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO FAILURE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL (00T-005) REPLACEMENT.
CONSUMER ONLY KEPT 3 OUT OF THE 5 FIRESTONE TIRES AFTER REPLACING THEM, THE TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED WERE INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T005, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL 5 TIRES SINCE THE DEALER IS ONLY OFFERING REIMBURSEMENT FOR 3. *SLC
CONSUMER REPLACED FIRESTONE TIRES ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO FAILURE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL (00T-005) REPLACEMENT.
FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, UNEVEN WEAR, AND VIBRATION, CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
CONSUMER INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT DUE TO POSSIBLE TIRE FAILURE OR SUSPENTION PROBLEMS WHEN THE CONSUMER OVER COMPENSATED LANE CHANGE RESULTING IN ROLLOVER (FIRESTONE). NLM
CONSUMER INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT DUE TO POSSIBLE TIRE FAILURE OR SUSPENTION PROBLEMS WHEN THE CONSUMER OVER COMPENSATED LANE CHANGE RESULTING IN ROLLOVER (FIRESTONE). NLM
PASSENGER SIDE FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR STARTING AT APPROX. 60 MPH THROUGH 70MPH. TIRE BALANCE AND NEW TIRES DID NOT SOLVE.*AK
VIBRATION/PULSATION DURING BRAKING AS IF ROTORS WERE WARPED. (THIS IS NOT THE HIGHER FREQUENCY ABS EFFECT WHEN WHEELS ARE SLIPPING.)*AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND WELDS ON BRACKET TORE AWAY FROM SHEET METAL, ALLOWING HATCHBACK TO FALL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE.*AK
FIRESTONE ATX LEFT REAR TIRE (P235 75 R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL TIRES AND IS REQUESTING A REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR TWO DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE TIRES, MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL RECIEPT WAS NOT INCLUDED WHEN IT WAS. NLM
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR TWO DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE TIRES, MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL RECIEPT WAS NOT INCLUDED WHEN IT WAS. NLM
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING STALLING PROBLEMS, THE IGNITION SWITCH, STEERING COLUMN, FUEL PUMP, AND THE FUEL PUMP RELAY HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED BUT HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, DEALER CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM, THIS COULD BE AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. *SLC
CONSUMER REPLACED DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE P235/75R15 TIRES DUE TO RECALL (OOT-005) , AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
CONSUMER REPLACED DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE P235/75R15 TIRES DUE TO RECALL (OOT-005) , AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES P235/75R15 DOT HYHL2PY528 EXPERIENCED CRACKING FROM THE INSIDE AND OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FAIL STATE INSPECTION, FIRESTONE REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES WITH CONSUMER PAYING FOR VALVE STEMS AND BALANCE OF TIRES, SPARE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT NO COST. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING THE TREAD ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE PEELED COMPLETELY OFF THE TIRE, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRE AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO AUG 9, 2000 AND WERE NOT PURCHASED ON A PRO-RATED BASIS (FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX). NLM
TWO FIRESTONE TIRES DELAMINATED, CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000. NLM
EA00023;FIRESTONE ATX TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65-70 MPH, TREAD ON REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF TRUCK. TIRE SIZE P23575R15. ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT ON A 1994, FORD, EXPLORER. *AK THE TIRE REMAINED INFLATED AND THE TREAD THAT SEPARATED...
FIRESTONE TIRES WERE SEPARATING FROM THE STEEL BELTS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES ON THE VEHICLE AFTER A TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT IN 1996, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
CONSUMER HAD FIRESTONE ATX TIRES ON THE VEHICLE THAT VIBRATED, LEAKED, AND EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRES WITH WILDERNESS TIRES, THE NEW TIRES STILL EXPERIENCED SPLITTING IN THE TREAD, VIBRATION, AND SHAKING EVEN WITH TIRE ROTATIONS, THE CONSUMER HAS NOW RECEIVED RECALL ...
BEAD OF TIRE CAME OFF ON TWO OCCASION, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FIVE TIRES AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FIVE TIRES DUE TO FIRESTONE RECALL (00T-005), HOWEVER ONE OF THE REPLACEMENT TIRES (GOODYEAR WRANGLER) WAS OUT OF ROUND, CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE REPLACEMENT TIRES AND FEELS THEY ARE NOT OF GOOD QUALITY. *MJS
THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOWOUT PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005) NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT, THE DEFECT WAS PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000. *MJS
CONSUMER HAD FIRESTONE ATX TIRES ON THE VEHICLE THAT VIBRATED, LEAKED, AND EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRES WITH WILDERNESS TIRES, THE NEW TIRES STILL EXPERIENCED SPLITTING IN THE TREAD, VIBRATION, AND SHAKING EVEN WITH TIRE ROTATIONS, THE CONSUMER HAS NOW RECEIVED RECALL ...
BEAD OF TIRE CAME OFF ON TWO OCCASION, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FIVE TIRES AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
TIRE TREAD CAME OFF AND CAUSED $2000 DAMAGE TO BODY. VEHICLE DID NOT LOSE CONTROL OR COLLIDE WITH ANYTHING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF HIGHWAY. DRIVER WAS PREGNANT. (DOT NUMBER: W2HL TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)
WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED, I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS A EVERYDAY BLOWOUT. SINCE THE INFORMATION OF THE TREAD SEPARATION, I REALIZED THAT THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED TO ME. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY TIRE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED NONETHELESS. (TIRESIZE: P225/70R15)( DOT ...
THE FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES CAUSED NOISE WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND AND THE NOISE CEASED, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES, WHILE DRIVING THE TIRE BLEWOUT AND COMPLETELY SHREDDED, AFTER THE TIRE WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A BUBBLE IN IT, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL THREE TIRES, CONSUMER REQUEST REIM...
LEFT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00T-005 RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, CONSUMER PURCHASED FOUR NEW TIRES, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE TWO SET OF FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES ON VEHICLE. NLM
THE FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES CAUSED NOISE WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND AND THE NOISE CEASED, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES, WHILE DRIVING THE TIRE BLEWOUT AND COMPLETELY SHREDDED, AFTER THE TIRE WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A BUBBLE IN IT, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL THREE TIRES, CONSUMER REQUEST REIM...
NEED TO KNOW OF REIMBURSEMENT OF FAULTY TIRES ? I BOUGHT KELLYS AFTER THE RECALL ?
THE TREAD OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE COMPLETELY SEPERATED FROM THE TIRE. THE LEFT REAR TIRE LOOKED LIKE A DONUT. THE CAR FISHTAILED, ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND CAME TO A REST UPSIDE DOWN ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. (TIRESIZE: 23575R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 23575R15 )
TIRES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00T-005, FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX (235/75R15)TIRES BEGAN MAKING HUMMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HAD THEM ROTATED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE NOISE PERSISTED, CONSUMER PURCHASED FOUR NEW TIRES AND THE NOISE AND VIBRATION CEASED, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
FIRESTONE ATX TIRES FAILED (ATX 235-75R15). NLM
FIRESTONE TIRES WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL 00T005, THE TIRES WORE POORLY AND THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP AFTER HITTING A LARGE DEVICE. *SLC
TIRES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00T-005, FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX (235/75R15)TIRES BEGAN MAKING HUMMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HAD THEM ROTATED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE NOISE PERSISTED, CONSUMER PURCHASED FOUR NEW TIRES AND THE NOISE AND VIBRATION CEASED, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
FIRESTONE ATX TIRES FAILED (ATX 235-75R15). NLM
WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS OUT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THE LAST 3 MONTHS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
DEALER AND FORD CUST. SERV. CLAIM NOT TO KNOW THE CAUSE AND WE HAVN'T BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THE DEALER DURING 2 VISITS.
VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO START. PROBLEM APPEARED AGGRAVATED BY WARM WEATHER AND THE COMPLETION OF A SHORT RUN. SUBSEQUENT DIAGNOSIS BY LISTED DEALER BLAMED FUEL PUMP, ALTHOUGH A SECOND OPINION DISAGREED. AFTER FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROBLEM CON
PARTIAL DELAMINATION DESTROYED WHEELWELL AND ALMOST CAUSED ROLLOVER (DOT NUMBER: VNHL IMO TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)
FIRESTONE TIRES CAUSED VEHICLE TO SHIMMY, VIBRATE, PULL TO THE RIGHT, DRIFT, AND FLOAT, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION BEFORE RECALL 00T005, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
BLOW OUT ON FREEWAY. REPORTED TO LA CANADA FIRESTONE THAT TIRE MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE. I SPOKE WITH A REP. FROM FIRESTONE BUT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TIRE. THEY STATED THE TIRE WAS NOT DEFECTIVE AND THAT I MUST OF HIT A ROAD HAZARD WHICH I DID NOT.( DOT NUMBER: ? TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
BLOW OUT ON FREEWAY. REPORTED TO LA CANADA FIRESTONE THAT TIRE MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE. I SPOKE WITH A REP. FROM FIRESTONE BUT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TIRE. THEY STATED THE TIRE WAS NOT DEFECTIVE AND THAT I MUST OF HIT A ROAD HAZARD WHICH I DID NOT. (DOT NUMBER: ? TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)
SPARE TIRE CABLE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE BROKE WHILE REMOVING THE SPARE TIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFOMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. IGNITION MODULE WILL OVERHEAT AND WILL NOT START UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, IGNITION MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. ROLLED OVER 3 TIMES. DRIVER SIDE FRONT FIRESTONE ATX TIRE WAS FLAT AND OFF RIM. (TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED FRONT SUSPENSION SHAKING. . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, CAN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIP BUT NON OF THEM CAN FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER BOUGHT A FOURTH SET OF TIRES. *YH
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED FRONT SUSPENSION SHAKING. . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, CAN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIP BUT NON OF THEM CAN FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER BOUGHT A FOURTH SET OF TIRES. *YH
RIGHT REAR TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID $ HIT HIGHWAY SIDE BARRIER/WALL. SKID WAS CONTROLLED, VEHICLE BROUGHT TO STOP ON SHOULDER.*AK (DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN TIRESIZE: 235 75 R15)
TWO OF THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT (P235-75R15) TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOWOUT, TWO OTHER TIRES ON THE VEHICLE ARE EXPERIENCING UNUSUAL WEAR/CRACKING AND SPLITTING, CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT, TIRES AREA NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECENT RECALL. *MJS
VEHICLE ENGAGED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODE. BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODE FRONT END NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. ALSO, FRONT DISC PADS AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN BECAUSE VEHICLE CONTIUED TO ENGAGE IN THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODE.*AK
VEHICLE ENGAGED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODE. BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODE FRONT END NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. ALSO, FRONT DISC PADS AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN BECAUSE VEHICLE CONTIUED TO ENGAGE IN THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODE.*AK
FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSHING WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED CAR TO NOT STEER PROPERLY, AND MAKES A SQUEALING NOISE.*AK
FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSHING WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED CAR TO NOT STEER PROPERLY, AND MAKES A SQUEALING NOISE.*AK
ABS LIGHT COMES ON/ DOESN'T GO OFF. STOPPING DISTANCE HAS TO BE INCREASED . VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DIFFERENT MECHANICS WHO CAN'T DETECT THE PROBELM CONSUMER WILL TRY TAKING IT TO A FORD DEALER.*AK
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 55 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH SEVERE VIBRATION WHEN DRVING AT 50-65 MPH, CAUSEING STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE TO SHIMMY. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
THE STEEL BELTS WERE STICKING OUT OF THE TIRES PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00T-005, CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS TOLD HE COULD NOT GET HIS MONEY BACK BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A FIRESTONE DEALER. NLM
CONSUMER HAD FOUR FIRESTONE TIRES REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE BECAUSE A TREAD IN THE CENTER OF THE TIRE WAS BROKEN OPEN CAUSING A FLAT TIRE. NLM
TREAD OF THE RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE ATX TIRE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
TREAD OF THE RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE ATX TIRE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
REPLACEMENT OF FIRESTONE TIRE (SUBJECT TO SUBSEQUENT RECALL) IN MID 1999 DUE TO ROUGH RIDE CAUSED BY BUBBLING. FIRESTONE UNWILLING TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT.( DOT NUMBER: )
FRONT DISK PADS CRACKED AND WORN OUT IN ABOUT 11 TO 12 MONTHS THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS. ROTTORS ON BOTH SIDES CRACKED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT BOTH ROTTORS AND PADS SHOW SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE
EGR VALVE HAS HEAT RUST AND THE AIR TUBE FROM THE VALVE CRACKED, BOTH HAVE TO BE REPLACED
WHEN BRAKES ARE FIRST USED IN THE MORNING THE BRAKES DONT APPLY EVEN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE ALSO NOTICE A CLUNKING NOISE FROM BRAKES IN THE MORNING
FIRESTONE 15" WILDERNESS AT TIRES EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT DUE TO A HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL. *SLC
FIRESTONE 15" WILDERNESS AT TIRES EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT DUE TO A HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL. *SLC
WAS DRIVING 45MPH & RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT AND BECAME SHREDDED. STOPPED VEHICLE & NOTICED NO TREAD LEFT ON TIRE. PUT SPARE ON & THEN TOOK TIRE TO TIRE SHOP, WHERE IT WAS REPLACED. FIRESTONE, ATX RADIAL, P235/75R15 WITH 20,000 MILES.*AK
I WAS DRIVING TO THE BEACH ON OCT 1,2000;WHEN RIGHT REAR BLEW OUT.I WAS GOING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN IT HAPPEN.A FRIEND HELP ME TO CHANGE TIRE,DUE TO BEING ON NEW YORK DISABILY.NOW THERE IS A RECALL ON THESE TIRES,BUT I`M HAVING NO LUCK IN OBTAINING REPLACEMENT TIRES FOR MY FORD EXPLORER.I HAVE PICTURES...
MY ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 79,484 MILES. I DID NOT PURCHASE AN EXTENDED DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY. I ASKED MY MECHANIC IF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WERE COMMON WITH EXPLORERS AND HE SAID YES. HE PROVIDED ME WITH A COPY OF SEVERAL YEARS OF ADVISORIES THAT FORD SENT TO MECHANICS, WARNING THEM OF PR...
TWICE WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, WHEN ENGAGING PARKNG BRAKE, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. AFTER RELEASING AND REAPPLYING THE BRAKE, IT ENGAGED. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP ATTENTION. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT NO CURRENT RECALL EXISTED ON THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF NHTSA'S RE...
FIRESTONE ATX TIRES P235/70R15 EXPERIENCED BELT SEPARATION, TIRE FAILURE CAUSED TIRES TO VIBRATE, WHEELS COULD NOT BE BALANCED DUE TO BELT SEPARATION. *SLC
FIRESTONE ATX TIRE(P235 75 R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
FIRESTONE ATX TIRES (P235 75 R15) EXPERIENCED CUPPING, FIRESTONE TOLD CONSUMER THE TIRES WERE FAILING DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL THE TIRES WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND OF TIRE AND HAS HAD NO PROBLEMS SINCE. *SLC
TIRES ARE NOT ON RECALL - HOWEVER CRACKS ARE FORMING ON THE SIDE OF ALL FOUR TIRES WHERE THE TREAD MEETS THE TIRE - SPARE IS OF DIFFERENT BRAND. TAKEN TO FIRESTONE DEALER, THEY CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL - THEY WILL PRO-RATE THE TIRES ONLY - MENTIONED THAT I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THEM BLOWING OUT - MECHANI...
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN THE RIGHT LANE WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, THE VHEICLE TRAVELED TO THE RIGHT ONTO THE GRASSY SHOULDER, THE VEHICLE WAS STEERED TO THE LEFT AND TRAVELED ACROSS THE NORTHBOUND LANES, ACROSS THE MEDIAN AND INTO THE TREELINE ON THE SHOULDER, THE FRONT OF THE...
THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME APART IN THE MIDDLE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, STRIKE A GUARD RAIL AND BECAME AIRBORNE ABOUT 50 FEET, THE VEHICLE LANDED ON ITS TOP SLIDING ABOUT 10 FEET TO A STOP, ALTHOUGH THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME APART IN THE MIDDLE, THE TIRE STAYED INFLATED (BRIDGE...
THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER TO THE LEFT PARTIALLY INTO THE INSIDE LANE, THE DRIVER STEERED TO THE RIGHT LOOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE SLID SIDEWAYS FOR ABOUT 125 FEET AND OVERTURNED 3.5 TIMES BEFORE COMING TO REST, ONE PERSON WAS KILLED, TWO PEO...
R/R TREAD ON TIRE CAME OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND SWERVE TO THE LEFT STRIKING A GUARDRAIL WITH THE LEFT TOP, THE VEHICLE BOUNCED OFF THE GUARDRAIL SLIDING LEFT ON LEFT SIDE AND CAME TO REST ON ITS TOP (TEXAS PEACE OFFICERS ACCIDENT REPORT, BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, P235/75R15, RADIAL A...
POSSIBLE TIRE FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED ONCE, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIED(LOUISIANA UNIFORM MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT, BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, P235/75R15, RADIAL ATX M/S, VNHL1M0353, RIGHT FRONT). NLM
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN THE RIGHT LANE WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, THE VHEICLE TRAVELED TO THE RIGHT ONTO THE GRASSY SHOULDER, THE VEHICLE WAS STEERED TO THE LEFT AND TRAVELED ACROSS THE NORTHBOUND LANES, ACROSS THE MEDIAN AND INTO THE TREELINE ON THE SHOULDER, THE FRONT OF THE...
THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME APART IN THE MIDDLE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, STRIKE A GUARD RAIL AND BECAME AIRBORNE ABOUT 50 FEET, THE VEHICLE LANDED ON ITS TOP SLIDING ABOUT 10 FEET TO A STOP, ALTHOUGH THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME APART IN THE MIDDLE, THE TIRE STAYED INFLATED (BRIDGE...
THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER TO THE LEFT PARTIALLY INTO THE INSIDE LANE, THE DRIVER STEERED TO THE RIGHT LOOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE SLID SIDEWAYS FOR ABOUT 125 FEET AND OVERTURNED 3.5 TIMES BEFORE COMING TO REST, ONE PERSON WAS KILLED, TWO PEO...
R/R TREAD ON TIRE CAME OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND SWERVE TO THE LEFT STRIKING A GUARDRAIL WITH THE LEFT TOP, THE VEHICLE BOUNCED OFF THE GUARDRAIL SLIDING LEFT ON LEFT SIDE AND CAME TO REST ON ITS TOP (TEXAS PEACE OFFICERS ACCIDENT REPORT, BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, P235/75R15, RADIAL A...
POSSIBLE TIRE FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED ONCE, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIED(LOUISIANA UNIFORM MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT, BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, P235/75R15, RADIAL ATX M/S, VNHL1M0353, RIGHT FRONT). NLM
TREAD AND SIDEWALL SEPARATED WHERE COULD SEE THE METAL BELTS ON THE TIRE. CONSUMER HEARD THE TIRE CLICKING. NO ACCIDENT .*AK
VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR MORE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE ROLLED DUE TO FAULTY TIRES, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED VEHICLE RIDING ROUGH. PULLED VEHICLE AND SAW TREAD SEPARATION. *AK THE CUSTOMER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL AND BOUGHT NEW BF GOODRICH TIRE. *YH
SIDEWALL OF DRIVER FRONT TIRE HAS TWO CRACKS.*AK( DOT NUMBER: W2HL1PY458 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
PE00020, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH TREAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE DISINTEGRATED TO NOTHING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE,AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. NOT ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. TIRE SIZE P23575R15. TIRE MILEAGE LESS THAN 30,000. OWNER REPLACED TIRE WITH THE EXACT ...
PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, TREAD ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL EXPLORER SOME WHAT,AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE ATX, P23575R15. NOT SURE IF TIRE WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. NOT SURE OF TIRE MILEAGE. OWNER HAS BEEN ON A WA...
+/- 5" TREAD SEPARATION NEAR OUTSIDE TIRE-WALL OBSERVED DURING TIRE INSPECTION ON 09/23/2000.*AK( DOT NUMBER: W2HL1M0224 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
+/- 5" TREAD SEPARATION NEAR OUTSIDE TIRE-WALL OBSERVED DURING TIRE INSPECTION ON 09/23/2000.*AK( DOT NUMBER: W2HL1M0224 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX (P235/75R15 - DOT #VDHL 1MO) TWO TIRES HAD SEPARATED BELTS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION CAUSING A ROUGH RIDING SENSATION THUS THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
BOTH TIRES ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE BLEW, CAUSING TRUCK TO ROLL.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
CONSUMERS TIRES WERE FOUND DEFECTIVE UNDER RECALL 00T005 AND WERE REPLACED, CONSUMER AWAITS REIMBURSEMENT ( FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P235/75R15 DOT#VDHL1PY1888). NLM
THE FIRESTONE OWL ALL TERRAIN TIRE ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING. *MJS
LIFTGATE WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, CONSUMER REQUESTED REFUND BUT ONLY RECIEVED PARTIAL REFUND AND WANTS THE REMAINING UNREFUNDED BALANCE. NLM
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AROUND 65 MPH DISCOVERED NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASING USED WITH 19,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. I INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO THE TIRES, WHICH I DIDN'T REPLACE UNTIL 40,000 MILES. AFTER INSTALLING NEW TIRES AND DOUBLE CHECKING BALANCE, ETC. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A KNOWN DE...
BRAKE EVALUATION REPORTED GOOD. WITHIN 1 MONTH ROTORS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. BRAKES REPORTED GOOD, TWO MONTHS LATER, REAR SHOES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.
WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST ALL CONTROL DUE TO POSSIBLE AXLE/SUSPENSION FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE ROLLOVER, FORD REFUSES ANY RESPONSIBILITY. *MJS
TWO OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. *MJS
IF FOR ANY REASON THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE SHOULD BLOW, THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THIS VEHICLE WILL NOT DISENGAGE WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. THERE IS NO WARNING FOR THIS BY THE WAY. THIS COULD CAUSE A FATAL INJURY AS THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL MAKE THE CAR LUNGE FORWARD TRYING TO GET BACK TO THE CRUISE SPEED ...
I HAD EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPERATION LAST SUMMER, HAVING THE TIRES REPLACE 9/99 AT MY EXPENSE. THE FIRESTONE DEALER CLAIMED IT WAS DUE TO MY WIFE NOT DRIVING FAR ENOUGH. THEY WERE LESS THAN A YEAR OLD AND ONLY HAD A FEW THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. I HAVE FILED MANY COMPLAINTS WITH FIRESTONE, BUT HAVE N...
PE#00020; FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT P235/75R15 DOT#W2HL. LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED CRACKING WHERE THE TREAD MET THE SIDEWALL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SEE THE WIRE (STEELBELT) WHERE TREAD WAS MOLDED ON THE CAP. TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES, AND PURCHASED IN A FORD DEALERSHIP. APPROXIMATELY MILEAG...
TRAVELING WITH BOAT IN TOW, WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE SUFFERED A TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER, RESULTING IN THE FORD EXPLORER AND THE BOAT BOTH BEING TOTALED. BOTH OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE WERE INJURED.*AK( DOT NUMBER: VDHL1M0194 TIRE SIZE: 235/75/R15 )
TIRE TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING LOST OF CONTROL AND VEHICLE ROLLOVER
FIRESTONE ATX TIRES INVOLVED IN RECALL 00T005 ARE ON CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, HOWEVER TIRES CAN'T BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF A WAITING LIST, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR TIRES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *SLC
FIRESTONE AT TIRES (P235 75 R15) EXPERIENCE VIBRATION, DEALER HAD REBALANCED THEM SEVERAL TIMES WHICH WORKED FOR A FEW WEEKS AND THEN THE VIBRATION CAME BACK, CONSUMER HAS 1 ATX TIRE ON THE VEHICLE THAT IS COVERED BY THE RECALL, BUT THE OTHER 3 TIRES THAT ARE GIVING THE PROBLEM ARE NOT, CONSUMER REQ...
FIRESTONE AT TIRES (P235 75 R15) EXPERIENCE VIBRATION, DEALER HAD REBALANCED THEM SEVERAL TIMES WHICH WORKED FOR A FEW WEEKS AND THEN THE VIBRATION CAME BACK, CONSUMER HAS 1 ATX TIRE ON THE VEHICLE THAT IS COVERED BY THE RECALL, BUT THE OTHER 3 TIRES THAT ARE GIVING THE PROBLEM ARE NOT, CONSUMER REQ...
THIS BLOW OUT OCCURRED ON A BRAND NEW CAR IN NOVEMBER NOT IN THE SUMMER AS BEING SUGGETED IN THE NEWS. I WAS DRIVING FROM MICHIGAN TO MASSACHUSETTS AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT ON ROUTE 401 IN ONTARIO. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
CAR DIES AT ANY SPEED, ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES AFTER STARTING. MUST WAIT ABOUT 5 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING. OCCURS AT ANY SPEED, BUT WE NOTICE IT ON DAMP OR RAINY DAYS. *AK
WE PURCHASED OUR 1994 EXPLORER IN DEC. 1993. WE IMMEDIATELY STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE CAR. IT WOULD VIBRATE AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD US THAT IT WAS A BUILT-IN VIBRATION AND THAT WE WOULD BE CONTACTED BY FORD . WE ALSO TOOK THE CAR TO FIRESTONE AND ...
VEH HAS FIRESTONE TIRES THAT ARE RECALLED AND ONE OF THE TIRES THREW A TREAD AS INSD WAS GOING DOWN I-15. IT DID SIGNIFICANT DANAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEH. INSD STATED THAT SHE HAD TIRE SIZE 23575/-15 ON VEH, SHE WAS TOLD BY FIRESTONE THAT THESE TIRES WERE ON THE RECALL LIST. (CLAIM 44-3078...
TIRE BLEW AND DAMAGED SIDE OF AUTO. FIRESTONE RECALL. I HAVE THE TIRE INVOLVED HERE AT THE OFFICE. NO INJURY. FIRESTONE ATX P235/75/R15 LEFT REAR. (CLAIM 53-C578-126) *MW
FIRESTONE TIRE SPLIT REC'D CALL FROM INSD-INSD WILL GO TO FIRESTONE TO ADDRESS THIS LOSS TO FIND OUT WHAT THEY SAY-INSD STATES HE SAW A SEGMENT ON THE LOCAL NEWS LAST NIGHT THAT FIRESTONE WILL BE RECALLING THE TYPE OF TIRES THAT CAUSED THIS LOSS. INSD WILL CALL BACK TO INFORM OF OUTCOME WITH FIRESTO...
WHEN VEH WENT TO SIDE OF ROAD, THERE WAS NO SHOULDER AND IT WENT DIRECTLY OVER AND ROLLED. HE HAD TRIED TO STEER BACK ONTO ROAD, BUT COULDNT. FIRESTONE TIRES:ATX P235/75/R15. ID IS CLAIMING THEY MAY HAVE CAUSED HIM TO STEER VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. (CLAIM#25-5425-227) *MW
TREAD ON TIRE CAME APART. IT'S A FIRESTONE TIRE INSURED SPK W/DEARLERSHIP. THEY WANT HIM TO MAIL THE TIRE INTO THEM. INSURED HAS MADE AN APPT ALRADY W/CLAIMS FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX, P235/75/R15. (CLAIM#53-C596-249
TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING FIRESTONE ATX P235/75/R15 (CLAIM# 20-5256-144) *MW
INSURED WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE TIRE TREADS CAME APART FROM THE TIRE AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TIRE WALL. TIRE FAILURE:THESE WERE TIRES THAT FIRESTONE HAS RECENTLY RECALLED PER INSD MAKE/MODEL/SIZE 1 235/75/R15; NO RECEIPTS INSD BOUGHT TIRES IN CALIFORNIA??? (CLAIM# 04-1217-281) *MW
FIRESTONE ATX TIRES-BRAND NEW WITH 6% WEAR. (CLAIM# 40-2410-272) *MW
INDICATES TIRES ARE PART OF THE FIRESTONE RECALL-ATX. (CLAIM# 75-A260-870) *MW
FIRESTONE: TREAD COMING OFF TIRE, NEVER DEFLATED, DAMAGED VEHICLE C-R/C FROM MR P/H-APPROX DATE OF PURCHASE WAS JAN 99-SIZE OF TIRE IS P235/75R X R15 ATX-SAID HE COULD NOT MAKE OUT DOT CODE. (CLAIM#33-0230-926) *MW
PH STATES TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX P235/75R15 M/S PC TO PH DRIVER, SHE STATES SHE WAS ALONE, NO INJURY, TREAD JUST CAME OFF TIRE BUT TIRE DID NOT DEFLAT. TIRE WERE BOUGHT NEW IN 1/00 AND SHE IS NOT GURE HOW MANY MILES ON TIRES, DOESNT'T THINK THERE WERE THAT MANY BUT WILL TRY AND DETERMINE EX...
FIRESTONE: BRIDGESTONE RADIAL XTS P235/75R15. (CLAIM# 43-R526-886) *MW
FIRESTONE: TIRE SEPERATED AND CAUSED INSD TO LOSE CONTROL OF LV. (CLAIM# 11-3503-457) *MW
TIRE FAILURE-FIRESTONE ATX TIRE FAILURE-INSURED RECENTLY HAS HEARD OF GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATION AND SUSPECTS TIRE FAILURE CAUSED COLLISION. (CLAIM# 42-1159-563) *MW
FIRESTONE ATX TIRE TREAD CAME OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE..CLAIM IS NOW CLOSED AND TIRES WERE NOT RETAINED. ARE THERE ANY CHANCES FOR SUBROGATION?? (CLAIM# 43-R290-676) *MW
FIRESTONE: VEH1 WAS ON 15TH FWY THEY HEARD A NOISE THEN THEY SAW A LARGE PIECE OF PLASTIC OR MATERIAL, THAT PIECE WENT AROUND THE TIRE SHREDING IT, THE PIECE OF PLASTIC HIT THE WHEEL WELL THE PART THAT HIT THE TIRE AND CAUSE THE DAMAGE CAME OF THEIR OWN VEH I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO CALL THE PART THAT CA...
TIRE TREAD SEPARATION, FIRESTONE ATX. (CLAIM# 53-C579-123) *MW
FIRESTONE R 15 TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING FULL REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING, THE FIRESTONE TIRE SEPARATED AND CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CLAIM NUMBER 11-3503-457. *TT
WHILE DRIVING 50MPH VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. LATER HEARD A LOUD BANG. RIGHT FRONT TIRE'S TREAD HAD SEPARATED. HAD HIT THE GUT, HOLDING THE LIGHTS WHICH FELL OUT. REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. STILL HAVE THE TIRE. HAS NOT BEEN TO TIRE OR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP. FIRESTONE ATX P235/75R15 WITH 45,000...
CAR ROLLED OVER 5 TIMES. I REPRESENT THE HUSBAND OF THE DECEASED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *MJS
THE VEHICLE HAD FIRESTONE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS WITH DRIFTING, POSSIBLY DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE TIRES. *MJS
TREAD WAS SEPARATED FROM TIRE WHILE DRIVING ON I-80 NEAR DES MOINES, IA.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
TREAD WAS SEPARATED FROM TIRE WHILE DRIVING ON I-80 NEAR DES MOINES, IA.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
DUE TO DEFECTIVE FUEL SENDER UNIT FUEL LEAKED FROM VEHICLE WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. *AK SINCE THE FUEL IS CONCEALED, BEING EITHER ATTACHED OR INSIDE THE GAS TANK, THE LEAK COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. AS THE RESULT, IT WAS REPLACED. *YH
TIRE TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE FLIPPING OVER . DRIVER WAS KILLED. TWO PASSENGERS WERE INJURED.ONE CAR CRASH. TIRE HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY EN EXPERT WHO HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRE AND TREAD SEPARATED PRE-CRASH.( DOT NUMBER: VDL1M0184 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
TIRE TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE FLIPPING OVER . DRIVER WAS KILLED. TWO PASSENGERS WERE INJURED.ONE CAR CRASH. TIRE HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY EN EXPERT WHO HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRE AND TREAD SEPARATED PRE-CRASH.( DOT NUMBER: VDL1M0184 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
A PORTION OF THE TREAD CAME OFF THE TIRE, WITH THE REMAINING FLAP OF TIRE BEATING ON MY SIDE MOLDING AND REAR FENDER. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE (AT NIGHT) AND WITHOUT ANY LOAD OR OTHER OCCUPANTS. NOTE: THE DOT CODE PROVIDED IS FROM THE LAST REMAINING ...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE TREAD FORM THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED. THE TREAD ALSO DAMAGED AND BENT THE METAL ON THE VEHICLE BEHIND THE TIRE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/75SR15 )
A PORTION OF THE TREAD CAME OFF THE TIRE, WITH THE REMAINING FLAP OF TIRE BEATING ON MY SIDE MOLDING AND REAR FENDER. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE (AT NIGHT) AND WITHOUT ANY LOAD OR OTHER OCCUPANTS. NOTE: THE DOT CODE PROVIDED IS FROM THE LAST REMAINING ...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE TREAD FORM THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED. THE TREAD ALSO DAMAGED AND BENT THE METAL ON THE VEHICLE BEHIND THE TIRE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/75SR15 )
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAYAND HEARD A BUMPING NOISE. HE DID LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, BUT WAS ABLE TO STEER TO SAFETY ONTO THE SHOULDERS. LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. TIRE WAS A FIRESTINE #ATX, P23575R15. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, AND CONSUMER STATED THAT HE WILL ...
EXPERIENCED EXTREME SHAKING AND VIBRATION OF FRONT END OF VEHICLE, WHICH ALSO CAUSED STEERING WHEEL TO WOBBLE BACK AND FORTH. WAS TOLD BY SEARS AUTO GARAGE THAT TREAD ON TIRES WAS SHREDDING AND ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
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EXPERIENCED EXTREME SHAKING AND VIBRATION OF FRONT END OF VEHICLE, WHICH ALSO CAUSED STEERING WHEEL TO WOBBLE BACK AND FORTH. WAS TOLD BY SEARS AUTO GARAGE THAT TREAD ON TIRES WAS SHREDDING AND ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
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I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO HER SOFTBALL GAME FROM MUSTANG, OK TO EL RENO, OK ON I-40. WE WERE HEADING WEST AT ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE PASSING LANE. WE NOTICED THE CAR SHAKING AND WHEN I LOOKED IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR I SAW PIECES OF RUBBER FLYING BEHIND ME. I DID NOT HEAR A BLOWOUT AND WHEN I REALIZ...
VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT INTERMITTENTLY, BUT VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER WAITING ABOUT 5-15 MINUTES. DEALER REPLACED MODULE PART #393437, BUT DID NOT CORRECT DEFECT. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON VACATION IN 1999, I HAD A CHUNK OF RUBBER COME OFF MY TIRE. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT. EVEN THOUGH I HAD PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT, I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE. THE RUBBER LOOKED BAD ON ALL MY TIRES SO I REPLACED THEM ALL. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL SPARE WHICH IS ALSO P235X75R15 FIR...
ALL FOUR TIRE FAILURES INVOLVED TREAD SEPARATION ON TRIPS ON I-10 BETWEEN TEXAS AND CALIFORNIA. REPLACEMENTS WERE MADE AT NON-FIRESTONE FACILITIES. CASES SUCH AS THIS ARE THE VERY CAUSE OF THE FIRESTONE RECALL, YET ACCORDING TO THE LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS, THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR EITHER REPLACEMENT...
TWO (2) OF THE FOUR (4) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES HAD BULGES IN SEVERAL SPOTS AROUND THEM. I HAD THEM REPLACED AT NTB (NATIONAL TIRE & BATTERY) IN LOUISVILLE, KY ON 5/18/98 WITH ONLY 36,418 MILES FOR FEAR OF MAJOR FAILURE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
WHILE TRAVELING ON VACATION IN 1999, I HAD A CHUNK OF RUBBER COME OFF MY TIRE. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT. EVEN THOUGH I HAD PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT, I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE. THE RUBBER LOOKED BAD ON ALL MY TIRES SO I REPLACED THEM ALL. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL SPARE WHICH IS ALSO P235X75R15 FIR...
TWO (2) OF THE FOUR (4) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES HAD BULGES IN SEVERAL SPOTS AROUND THEM. I HAD THEM REPLACED AT NTB (NATIONAL TIRE & BATTERY) IN LOUISVILLE, KY ON 5/18/98 WITH ONLY 36,418 MILES FOR FEAR OF MAJOR FAILURE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
ALL FOUR TIRE FAILURES INVOLVED TREAD SEPARATION ON TRIPS ON I-10 BETWEEN TEXAS AND CALIFORNIA. REPLACEMENTS WERE MADE AT NON-FIRESTONE FACILITIES. CASES SUCH AS THIS ARE THE VERY CAUSE OF THE FIRESTONE RECALL, YET ACCORDING TO THE LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS, THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR EITHER REPLACEMENT...
WHILE ING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF INTERMITTEMTLY; AFTER FIVE MINUTE OR MORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART; VEHICLE BEEN IN INDEPENDENCE REPAIRS SHOP ON THREE OCCASION AND CONDITION STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:
DURING THE FIRST PART OF AUGUST, I HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL ON MY FIRESTONE TIRES, I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER IN MONROE. THEY EXPLAINED THAT THEY WERE NOT DOING ANYTHING YET; HOWEVER, I COULD MAKE AN APPT. TO HAVE MY TIRES CHECKED. IT WAS 3 WEEKS BEFORE THEY COULD GET ME IN. I ...
VERY INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIIVNG AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE JUST DIES. SOMETIMES IT WILL RESTART IMMEDIATELY AND SOMETIMES IT TAKES AN HOUR BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGONG PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. *AK
TRUCK HAS A HISTORY OF NOT STARTING AFTER BEING TURNED OFF AND SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING.
I OWN A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. ON OR ABOUT 1996 I BEGAN EXPERIANCING A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEEDS, ABOVE 55MPH. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNED AND THE TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED. THIS ONLY SLIGHTLY REDUCE THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. I RETURN THE ...
BRAKES FAILED CAUSED CRASH INTO DIRT BANK,SEAT BELT FAILED CAUSED INJURIES TO FACE ARMES LEGS BACK
TIRE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY CABLE BROKE CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL DOWN WHILE DRIVING. NLM
I HAD TO REPLACE MY FIRESTONE TIRES WITH GOODYEAR TIRES IN OCT 98 FOR A COST OF $380.00 BECUASE MY TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. IN JAN 97 MY EXPLORER ROLLED OFF THE INTERSTATE 35 DURING A SNOW STORM. THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT IS UNKNOWN, BUT I DO KNOW THAT THE CAR LOST CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE. THE TOTA...
MY TEENAGE SON DRIVES THE FORD EXPLORER, I DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS SPORTS UTILITY IS SAFE.
MY TEENAGE SON DRIVES THE FORD EXPLORER, I DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS SPORTS UTILITY IS SAFE.
MY TEENAGE SON DRIVES THE FORD EXPLORER, I DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS SPORTS UTILITY IS SAFE.
MY TEENAGE SON DRIVES THE FORD EXPLORER, I DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS SPORTS UTILITY IS SAFE.
THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRE ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND VEHICLE ROLLOVER, INJURY TO CONSUMER. *MJS
THE RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE ATX TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, TECHNICIAN DENIED KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PROBLEM AND SOLD HER ANOTHER ATX TIRE, ON THE RETURN TRIP 2 DAYS LATER THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER TIRE LOST ITS TREAD THIS TIME CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL INTO THE MEDIAN (ATTORNEY FOR CL...
HARMONIC VIBRATION OCCURS AT 65 MPH NOT DUE TO TIRES ETC. FORD WANTS TO INSTALL $1000.00 WORTH OF NEW PARTS TO CORRECT A DESIGN FLAW WHICH HAS BEEN DONE ON NEWER MODELS.
DRIVER NORTHBOUND ON I-95. RIGHT REAR TIRE DETREADS, DRIVER LOST CONTROL, VEERED LEFT INTO MEDIAN, ROLLED OVER TWO TIMES, COMING TO REST ON WHEELS IN SOUTHBOUND LANES. BELTED DRIVER EJECTED AND DIED AT SCENE.( DOT NUMBER: VDHLIMO074 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
IN JUNE OF 1998 I WAS PREPARING FOR A VACATION AND MY MECHANIC SAID THAT I NEEDED TWO TIRES BECAUSE THE TREAD HAD SEPERATED FROM THE SIDEWALL AND THEY WERE UNSAFE. UPON MY EXAM, HE WAS CORRECT. I JUST REPLACED THEM AND WROTE IT OFF AS BAD LUCK. THREE WEEKS AGO I WENT ON ANOTHER TRIP AND CAME HOME ON...
VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END VIBRATING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH TO 65 MPH, SEVERAL REPAIRS COMPLETED (FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND WHEEL BEARING AND TIRE REPLACEMENTS DUE TO WEAR), HOWEVER TSB 96-4-15,96-4-16,96-4-17 ALL DESCRIBE THE FRONT END SUSPENSION SHAKE, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT ...
VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END VIBRATING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH TO 65 MPH, SEVERAL REPAIRS COMPLETED (FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND WHEEL BEARING AND TIRE REPLACEMENTS DUE TO WEAR), HOWEVER TSB 96-4-15,96-4-16,96-4-17 ALL DESCRIBE THE FRONT END SUSPENSION SHAKE, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT ...
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 32 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT, AND THEN A TREAD SEPARATION. CONSUMER KEPT CONTROL OF VEHICLE. P235/75R15 FIRESTONE. *AK *SLC
R/R TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON HWY 101 IN MONTEREY AT 65MPH( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
TIRE UNRAVELED ON FREEWAY RESULTING IN MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL. REMNENTS OF TIRE WERE THROWN OUT TO THE ROADSIDE. THE MAJOR PART OF THE TIRE BECAME WEDGED BETWEEN THE FENDERSHIELD, THE WHEEL WELL AND THE HUB OF THE WHEEL. DAMAGE ESTIMATES INCLUDE TWO SEPARATE ESTIMATES FOR BODY REPAIR BETWEEN $...
WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 55 MPH, I HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND REALIZED IT WAS MY VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY ON THE THREE TIRES AND THE RIM OF THE FORTH. THE TIRE BLEW OUT ALL AROUND THE SEAM. PIECES FROM 3 TO 4 INCHES BLEW OUT OF THE TIRE ON TO THE FREEWA...
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WHILE DRIVING, A FIRESTONE ATX TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, $3500 WORTH OF DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BECAUSE OF THE TREAD SEPARATION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONSUMER MUST HAVE RUN OVER A NAIL, HOWEVER NO NAIL WAS FOUND. *SLC
FUEL TUBE THAT PUMPS FUEL FROM TANK HAS CORRODED, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK UNDER PRESSURE. FORD AHS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
THE TREAD CAME OFF MY TIRE ON THE INTERSTATE AND RIPPED OFF PIECES OF MY CAR. THE DAMAGE WAS $976 FOR ALL OF IT TO BE REPAIRED. WHEN I WENT TO GET A NEW TIRE FIRESTONE PUT ANOTHER "BAD" TIRE ON MY CAR. ALL FIVE OF MY TIRES NEEDED REPLACING BUT NO ONE AT FIRESTONE LET ME KNOW THIS. IT WAS TOLD T...
DRIVER TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I-95 WHEN RIGHT REAR TIRE DETREADED, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, SPUN COUNTERCLOCKWISE INTO MEDIAN, ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES ACROSS SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC LANES, COMING TO REST ON ROOF IN WEST SHOULDER. ONE PASSENGER EJECTED.( DOT NUMBER: W2HLIPY176 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
WAS HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLE & NOTICED THAT RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS WEARING EXCESSIVELY. THIS WAS CAUSING CHUNKS OF TREAD TO COME OFF. WAS REPLACEMENT FIRESTONE TIRES FOR ORIGINAL TIRES DUE TO SAME PROBLEM. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS ATX, P235/75R15 WITH 32,000 MILES ON IT. HAS REPLACEMENT TIRE...
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. TREAD SEPARATED SIX FEET OFF, AND TREAD WAS HANGING OFF THE BACK OF TIRE. LEFT REAR TIRE ON THE FIRST INCIDENT. RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ON THE SECOND INCIDENT. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE#AT, P235/75R15. TH...
AT APPROXIMATELY 22,000 MILES, BOTH REAR TIRES EXPERIENCED SEPARATION OF THE TREAD. THE SEPARATION IN EACH INSTANCE CONSISTED OF A SIX INCH BY EIGHTEEN INCH SECTION FLYING OFF THE TIRE. THE TREAD SEPARATED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE METAL CORDS WERE EXPOSED. OBVIOUSLY, THE VEHICLE CHATTERED AND SHUDD...
THE TIRE FAMILY ON A FAMILY TRIP TO FLORIDA. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH WHEN THE CAR STARTED A STRANGE VIBRATION. WE PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE CAR AND TIRES. NOTHING WAS APPARENT. APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES LATER, THE VIBRATION INTENSIFIED AND THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FOR...
HAD 2 OF THESE TIRES FAIL ON HOT SUMMER DAY WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF EACH OTHER. ONE ON PASSENGER REAR AND ANOTHER ON DRIVER FRONT. TWO REMAINING TIRES SHOWED EVIDENCE OF TREAD BEGINNING TO SEPARATE FROM CORE. TURNED TIRES INTO FIRESTONE FOR ANALYSIS (THEIR NASHVILLE LABORATORY) AND THEY REIMBURSED M...
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I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH ON 4 LANE HWY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AT THE REAR OF MY CAR AND THE CAR PULLED TO MY LEFT. I LOOKED IN MY SIDE MIRROR AND SAW A PIECE OF TIRE BOUNCING ON THE ROAD. I THOUGHT I HAD A BLOWOUT BUT I STILL HAD CONTROL OF MY CAR SO I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAW TH...
AUGUST 20, 2000 ON NOVEMBER 12TH, 1999 I PURCHASED A 1994 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX, P235/75R15 M+S, DOT # VNHL- 1MO TIRES. I DO NOT DRIVE THAT FAST IN THE WINTER, BUT THIS SPRING I NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME WHEN I WENT TO SPEED UP TO 55, 60 OR 65, THE EXP...
WHILE DRIVING NORTH ON FLA. TURNPIKE ON A CLEAR, WARM MORNING IN JUNE, 1998 AT 70 MPH, THE TREAD ON MY LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE (TIRE STAYED INFLATED). I LOST STEERING CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A MEDIAN RETAINING WALL AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED, RESULTING IN PHYSICAL INJURY TO MYSELF AND TOTA...
TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN BODY DAMAGE TO RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL. MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO TIRE GOING FLAT.( DOT NUMBER: W2HL1MO204 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
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FAILED JUST LIKE THE RECALLED TIRES, BUT NOT COVERED BY RECALL. TRAVELING APROX 65MPH AND ALL TREAD CAME OFF TIRE. APROX 30,000 MILES WITH PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT. THE TIRE DID NOT LOOSE PRESSURE AND WE WERE ABLE TO COME TO A SAFE STOP. WE FEEL THE FIRESTONE PROBLEM MAY COVER MANY MORE TIRES THAN C...
PE00020, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, TREAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL TRUCK, AND WAS NOT INJURED. TIRE WAS A WILDERSNESS AT, P23575R15, DOT # W2HL. NOT ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT IT ...
THE REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEW-OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ,ROLLING OVER THREE TIMES ;THE VEHICLE WAS TOTAL LOSS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT23575R15 )
I HAVE WATCHED WITH INTREST THE EVENTS WHICH HAVE UNFOLDED SURROUNDING FIRESTONE'S RECALL OF THE WILDERNESS TIRES. I, TOO, OWN A FORD EXPLORER, A 1994 LIMITED. IN MARCH 1997 I EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH A NOISE AND A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL OF MY EXPLORER. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NEA...
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD ON A 1994 FORD, EXPLORER SEPARATED, CAUSING ONE PERSON TO BECOME PARALYZED AND ONE KILLED. TIRE SIZE WAS P23575R15. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK FIRESTONE ATX P235/75/R15 *MW
ON THE WAY HOME FROM A ROUTINE DEALER MAINTENCE, INCLUDING TIRE ROTATION, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE DEALER TOLD ME TO GO TO FIRESTONE AND I WAS TOLD "THAT THE BELTS INSIDE THE TIRE HAD SEPARATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED." I PURCHASED THREE NEW TIRES, (DOT VNHL AT9 189) PUT THE UN...
I HAD TIRE SEPARATION IN APRIL OF 2000 ON INTERSTATE 95 IN MELBOURNE, FLORIDA. I IMMEDIATELY GOT OFF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO MYSELF OR ANY OTHER VEHICLE/PERSON. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS THE ONE THAT SEPARATED AND I REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER ATX. I CURRENTLY HAVE ALL ATX TIRES AND WILL H...
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER HAD AFTER MARKET TIRES ON VEHCILE. TIRE SIZE P235/75R15. PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING 65MPH.*AK CUSTOMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE WAS SHREDED AND WAS COVERED WITH BRAKE OIL FROM THE BROKEN LINE. ...
OCT. 15TH TRAVELING FROM CHARLESTON S.C. TO COLUMBIA S.C. AT 920 A.M. PROCEEDING AT ABOUT 65 MPH. LEFT REAR TIRE SHREDDED CAUSING CONTROL AND NOISE PROBLEMS. STOPPED VEHICLE ON SIDE OF ROAD TO FIND LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL AND REAR PART OF ROCKER PANEL COMPLETLY DESTROYED. I HAVE THE NAMES OF TWO OTH...
TIRE BLOWN OUT, DID NOT HIT ANYTHING, TIRE STILL IN MY POSESSION( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 75R 15 )
RIGHT REAR TIRE OF EXPLORER BLEW OUT ON NY THRUWAY NEAR ALBANY AFTER TWO HOURS OF HIGH SPEED DRIVING IN CIRCA MID-SEPTEMBER 1994. LESS THAN 6,000 MILES ON CAR AND TIRES. BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING; NO OBJECT STRUCK. NO LOSS OF CONTROL AND NO INJURY TO DRIVER. TIRE REPLACED BY FIRESTONE WITH APPROX...
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AS IF THE FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. I GOT OUT TO CHECK IT BUT IT HAD AIR. I THEN THOUGHT THAT THE ROAD COULD HAVE BEEN BUMPY BUT IN FACT IT WAS NOT. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE TIRE CHANGED AND BY THE NEXT DAY 3 OF THE 4 TIRES NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE TE...
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NEARLY KILLED ON THE 405 FREEWAY WHEN OUR TIRE EXPLODED AND BLEW OUT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL. I WAS COMPLETELY WTHOUT CONTROL AND NEARLY RAMMED A SEMI TRUCK AND ANOTHER SMALLER VEHICLE. ALL THAT WAS LEFT OF THIS TIRE WAS A RIM OF TWISTED STEEL. FIRESTONE AND FORD HAVE BOTH BEEN CONTACTED AND NEITH...
MY REAR TIRE TREAD PEELED AWAY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 23575R15XL )
DRIVE TRAIN LOCKED UP CAUSING THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP. THE FRONT WHEELS MAY ALSO HAVE LOCKED UP, BUT UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS FROM THE LEFT HAND PASSING LANE ACROSS TRAFFIC TO THE RIGHT, HITTING SHOULDER AND ROLLING OVER ONE AN...
FIRESTONE ATX TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BODY PANEL BEHIND THE TIRE. NLM
PEOO 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 50MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND FRONT END STARTED TO WONDER FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THEN, WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE TO 60MPH AT 65MPH, VEHICLE STARTE TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT THE FRONT TIRES BELTS WERE BROKEN. ...
PE-00-020-P225/70RX15 DOT NUMBER (VNHL7M0), FIRESTONE ATX TIRES HAVE 26-28 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. WHEN COMING AROUND A RAMP DOING 32 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND IT WENT OVER A MISSING GUARDRAIL DROPPING DOWN OVER 100 FEET INTO A RIVER . DRIVER WAS...
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND THERE WAS A LOUD POP THEN A LOUD BANG UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE CONSUMERS SAW THAT THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT (FIRESTONE ATX). NLM
LAST MONTH I NOTICED THAT PART OF MY RIGHT REAR FORD EXPLORER SPORT TIRE WAS SEPARATING AT THE BOTTOM. THE THREADS OF THE TIRED WERE SMOOTH IN THE AREA AND THE STEEL BELTS PROTRUDED OUT. I BELIEVE THIS CONDITION MAY BE GENESIS OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE FIRESTONE APX TIRES. THIS TIRE, AND THE OTHER THR...
HYDRAULIC LIFTGATE WELD CYNLINDER HATCH UNEXPECTEDLY CAME DOWN ON CONSUMER'S HEAD. *AK
AT THE END OF JUNE OF THIS YEAR, I HAD BEEN ON TRIP TO SEATTLE IN 90 DEGREE WEATHER AND UPON ARRIVING BACK HOME IN FOREST GROVE, OREGON MY LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. MY HUSBAND IMMEDIATELY WENT OUT TO LOOK AT IT AND FOUND THAT THE BELTS UNDER THE TREADS HAD SEPARATED, WHICH HE THOUGHT WAS VERY ODD....
TIRE SEPARATED ON X-WAY, VERY NEARLY CAUSING SERIOUS ACCIDENT, AND DESTROYED TAIL LIGHT, WHEEL WELL TRIM AND SEVERELY BENT BACK QUARTER PANEL.( DOT NUMBER: ??? TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
ON 03/14/00, WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON INTERSTATE 75 IN SARASOTA, FL (MILE MARKER 211) AT A SPEED OF 70MPH, MY RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL SHARPLY TO THE LEFT OFF OF THE MAIN ROAD. THE EXPLORER FLIPPED END OVER END APPROXIMATELY 6 TIMES BEFORE SETTLING UPRIGHT. UPON VIEWING...
AS A RESULT OF A COMPLETE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE, DRIVER LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN INJURIES, AND DEATH OF TWO INDIVIDUALS.
WITH ABOUT 30,103 MILES OF USE, THE TIRE HAD A 2 INCH DIAMETER BULGE IN THE CENTER OF THE TREAD SURFACE AND WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER ATX TIRE AT OLATHE FORD.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
THIS CAR WAS TOTALED. ON THE REPLACEMENT EXPLORER I GOT WE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE A TIRE THAT WAS LOOSING THE TREAD. WHEN WE HEARD THE LATEST INCIDENT WE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED MY TIRES WITH GOODYEAR. WE CONSIDER IT A MIRACLE THAT I WASN'T HURT BADLY( DOT NUMBER: WRECKED TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, AT ABOUT 65MPH, AND CHANGING LANES WHEN THE TRUCK STARTED TO SHAKE. THEN THERE WAS A LOUD SOUND AND PART OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE STRIPPED OFF AND FLEW UP HITTING THE SIDE MOLDING OF THE CAR DAMAGING THE PLASTIC PLATE. THE TRUCK WAS JERKED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD...
FIRESTONE ATX RIGHT REAR TIRE(NO SIZE OR DOT # GIVEN) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING, FAULTY TIRE WAS THE ORIGINAL SPARE AND HAD 20000 MILES ON IT. *SLC
PEOO, 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WAS PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHEN IT STARTED VIBRATING. TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETLY OFF, AND ONE SOLID PIECE, AND IT TORE THE RUNNING BOARD OFF/BROKE THE RUNNING BOARD IN HALF. THEN, IT SLAPPED UP AND DENTED THE TAILGATE/ SIDE AND R...
TIRE EXPLODED, VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT, DRIVER KEPT CONTROL, NO INJURIES OR OTHER DAMAGE FOUND, REPLACEMENT TIRE PURCHASED.. *AK( DOT NUMBER: W2HL TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
TREAD PEELED OFF TIRE AT 70 MPH ON I-5 IN CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL VALLEY (AMBIENT TEMP. APPROXIMATELY 95 FAHRENHEIT). MY GOOD DRIVING AND GUARDIAN ANGEL PREVENTED A FATAL CRASH. INCIDENT DID CAUSE SIGNIFICANT CAR BODY DAMAGE.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
I DID NOT THINK ABOUT IT AT THE TIME OF THE FLAT TIRE UNTIL THE MEDIA ON THE PEELING OF THE TREAD WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE OTHER 3 FIRESTONE ATXS EXCEPT THE SPARE OF WHICH I STILL HAVE UNTIL THE RECALL HITS THE STATE OF COLORADO. AM LOOKING TO FILE THIS COMPL...
THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED SOME WHAT PREMATURELY ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAD THEM REPLACED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE ALARMING PART OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT LOOSENESS WAS THE RAPID WEAR THAT IT CAUSED TO THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE TIRES. THIS VEHILCE WENT THROUGH THE STATE SAFETY INSPECTION AT SPENC...
PE 00020: WHILE DRIVING 65MPH & FELT LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. PULLED OVER & CHECKED TIRE. NOTICED TREAD WAS PARTIALLY HANGING ON TIRE. DO NOT HAVE TIRE. WAS A REPLACEMENT OF THE ORIGINAL TIRE. A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS ATX, SIZE P235/75R15 WITH 99,000 MILES ON IT. *AK
I HAD TWO FAIL 1 YEAR AGO. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST RANDOM. THE THIRD FAILED YESTERDAY. THE OUTSIDE TREAD CAME OFF ALL THREE. THE FAILURE RESEMBLES A RETREAD COMING APART.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P23575R15 )
PEOPLE TODAY MOVE ALL THE TIME. WHAT IF WE MOVE TO A WARM CLIMATE YEARS FROM NOW AND OUR TIRE FAIL THEN? WE'RE OUT OF LUCK!!!( DOT NUMBER: )
I HAD LEASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM 6/94-6/96. BOUGHT OUT THE LEASE AT THE END OF IT. WAS DRIVING NORTH ON I-95. MY FRIEND WAS DRIVING. BEGAN CROSSING THE SAVANNAH RIVER BRIDGE. HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND "THUMP" AT REAR OF CAR. IT SKIDDED OUT OF CONTROL AND SLAMMED AGAINST THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BRID...
THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AT APPROXIMATELY 12PM ON JUNE 23, 2000 AT 55MPH, TEMPEERATURE 86-88 DEGREES F. TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED EVERY AND I PERSONALLY CHECK THE COLD TIRE PRESSURE TO MAINTAIN 34PSI. THERE WAS NO LOSS OF CONTROL OR INJURIES. RAYMOND T. CHEEK F( DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN TIRE SIZE: ...
I HAVE A 1994 FORD EXPLORER THAT I AM NOT DRIVING ANY MORE BECAUSE BOTH OF THE REAR TIRES BLEW WHILE DRIVING EXACTLY AS THEY SHOWED ON THE NEWS REPORT LAST NIGHT CONCERNING FIRESTONE RECALLING 20 MILLION RADIAL ATX TIRES. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT NIGHT DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY WIFE AND BOTH CHILD...
THE TREAD OF THE TIRE PEELED BACK TO REVEAL EXPOSED METAL. I WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A SLOW HISSING SOUND WHILE I WAS STOPPED. I DROVE APPROX. 1 MILE AND THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT WHEN I REACHED MY DESTINATION.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
FIRESTONE ATX RADIAL TIRES (P235 75 R15) EXPERIENCED VIBRATION AND BELT SEPARATION. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH WITH FIRESTONE ATX TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE. ON JULY 31,1998 THERE WAS A POP SOUND , AND SUDDENLY VEHICLE WAS ON IT'S ROOF, LEFT REAR TIRE HAD PEELED LIKE A BANANA, CAUSING THIS. FORD WAS CONTACTED. *AK THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS HIT WHEN THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED BUT ...
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH WITH FIRESTONE ATX TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE. ON JULY 31,1998 THERE WAS A POP SOUND , AND SUDDENLY VEHICLE WAS ON IT'S ROOF, LEFT REAR TIRE HAD PEELED LIKE A BANANA, CAUSING THIS. FORD WAS CONTACTED. *AK THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS HIT WHEN THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED BUT ...
VEHICLE HAD FIRESTONE ATX TIRES, AND AT 35,000 MILES TIRES BEGAN TO BLISTER, AND SEPARATE. FIRESTONE WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOTHING. *AK FIRESTONE ATX 235/75/R15 *MW
PE02000, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH TREAD ON THE REAR PASSEGNER'S SIDE TIRE CAME OFF. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE SPUN AROUND, AND HIT A GUARDRAIL. DRIVER WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE, AND WAS NOT HURT. TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS, ORIGINAL EQUIPMEN...
PE-00-020-TIRES ON A FORD EXPLORER 1994, TIRE SIZE NOT AVAILABLE, AND DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE. WHEN DRIVING 30-35 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM TREAD, RUBBER WAS VISIBLE WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE'S UNDERBODY. *AK THE FAILED TIRE WAS REPLACED BY FIRESTONE AND THE CUSTOMER REPLAC...
IN 1998 TIRE JUST BLEW UP, MEAT CAME OFF,GOING UP A NARROW UPHILL ROAD. SECOND TIME MEAT CAME OFF AND THE HANGING DEBRIS HIT AND DAMAGE BACK OF CAR AND BODY. THIRD TIME, THANKS TO YOUR REPORT ON NEWSPAPER, I CHECKED TIRES AND REAR RIGHT MEAT IS CRACKED AND SEEMS THAT IS ABOUT TO COME OFF ALSO. I...
THE TIRE TREAD ON TWO OF MY FOUR TIRES BEGAN TO SEPARATE TO THE POINT THAT THE STEEL CORDS WERE SHOWING THROUGH. SMALL PIECES OF RUBBER WERE MISSING AND OTHER PIECES WERE LOOSE AND READY TO SEPERATE. THE CONDITION WAS NOTICED DURING NORMAL TIRE ROTATION AFTER A TRIP DURING VERY HOT WEATHER. THIS ...
I HAVE HAD THREE FIRESTONE ATX II TIRES REPLACED PRIOR TO FAILING. ALL THREE HAD PARTIAL SEPERATION (BULGES). I ALSO HAVE TERRIBLE ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES, AS THEY ALL PULL IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. I CAN ONLY MOUNT THEM ONE WAY TWO CANCEL EACH OTHER OUT. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED W...
TREAD SEPARATION OCCURRED, IDENTICAL TO THOSE SEEN ON TELEVISION, CAUSING TREAD TO BECOME STUCK ON UNDERCARRIAGE OF VEHICLE, END OF TREAD COMING UP AND STRIKING TAILGATE OF VEHICLE, CAUSING BODY DAMAGE. REPORTED TO AND DOCUMENTED BY STATE FARM INSURANCE AS A COLLISION CLAIM.( DOT NUMBER: )
ONE YEAR AGO ON AUGUST 22,1999, WHILE DRIVING ON THE SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY NEAR GREENSPOINT DRIVE IN HOUSTON,TEXAS AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH, AN 8 INCH LONG PIECE OF THE TIRE TREAD ON MY RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I DID NOT SUFFER A BLOWOUT AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY CHANGE THE TIRE AND CONTINUE...
LEFT REAR FIRESTONE ATX TREAD SEPARATED FROM BELT WHILE TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY STOPPED BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. THE RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR QUARTERPANEL FROM THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION AMOUNTED TO $3300 IN BODY REPAIRS. *AK( DO...
AT APPROX 1:30PM ON 3/22/99, WE WERE RETURNING TO PHOENIX FROM YOUMA, ARIZONA ON INTERSTATE 8 WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE LOST ITSTREAD. MY 25 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AND WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHILCLE, SO NO ONE WAS INJURED. IT TOOK UNTIL 7/14 FOR FIRESTONE TO REIMBURSE THE COSTS...
6 TIRES RUINED BECAUSE OF TREAD / BELT SEPARATION/SAME TIRES USED AS REPLACEMENT LATEST REPLACE 1ON 12/99 AND 2 ON 3/00/ CAUGHT AFTER EXTREME VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/75/15 )
I HAD THREE FIRESTONE TIRES FAIL ON MY FORD EXPORER BETWEEN 8/98 & 4/99. THE FIRST TWO TIME WERE WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY, FROM WHICH I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY AND WITHOUT INCIDENT PULL OFF THE ROAD. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES WERE CATASTROPHIC WITH THE ENTIRE TIRE FALLING APART. THE THIRD F...
3 BROKEN STEEL BELTS IN 17,541 MILES. 2 WHEEL DRIVE SUV SO NO OFF ROAD DRIVING. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM MY TIRE. THIS CAUSED THE SUV TO LOSE CONTROL AND SUSTAINED BODY DAMAGE. THE FIRST OCCURANCE WAS 60 DAYS AGO, BEFORE I KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
IN ALL CASES THE TREAD ABRUPTLY SEPARATED FROM THE BELTS, BUT THE TIRE REMAINED INFLATED. (FORTUNATELY, AS THAT LAST ONE COULD HAVE KILLED US.) DATE AND MILEAGE OF FIRST INCIDENT, AND MILEAGE OF LAST INCIDENT, ARE APPROXIMATE. HAVE NOT HAD DAMAGE ESTIMATED FOR THE LAST INCIDENT, WHICH THRASHED TH...
PE00 020 ; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. SHE SAW CAR PIECES FLYING BEHIND VEHICLE. RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE. HER VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 65MPH ONE OF THE REAR FIRESTONE ATX TIRES BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE FORD EXPLORER TO ROLLOVER FOUR TIMES . VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *SLC
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55-60MPH AND TREAD ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR FENDER, FIRESTONE ATX TIRES P235/R15. *SLC
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR, THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THIS TIRE WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE FORD EXPLORER. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
WE WERE DRIVING ON I-44 BETWEEN ADAIR, OKLAHOMA AND TULSA, OKLAHOMA. OUR TRAVELING SPEED WAS 75 MILES PER HOUR. WITHOUT WARNING THE LEFT REAR TIRE LOST ALL TREAD CAUSING OUR 1994 FORD EXPLORER TO FISH-TAIL OUT OF CONTROL. WE SLID OFF THE HIGHWAY AND HIT HIGHWAY MILE-MARKER SIGN 260. OUR EXPLORER...
THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE RADIAL. WE SAW THE NEWS REPORTS ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR BRAND OF TIRES A WEEK AFTER THE FAILURE. OUR TIRE FAILURE IS CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS SHOWN IN THE REPORTS. WE STILL HAVE THE TIRE IF THERE IS A NEED TO EXAMINE IT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
IN AUGUST OF 1999 WE WERE TRAVELLING ON I-80 FROM HASTINGS TO LINCOLN, NE WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR. WE STOPPED, AND UPON INSPECTION, WE FOUND THAT A CHUNK OF TREAD HAD BLOWN OFF OF OUR RIGHT REAR TIRE. WHEN WE GOT HOME, WE HAD THE TIRE STORE REPLACE THAT TIRE AND THE NEX...
PATRICK QUERY WAS KILLED ON US 95 NEAR MELBOURNE FLORIDA WHEN THE TREAD SEPERATED FROM HIS RIGHT FRONT TIRE ON JULY 25, 1999. WE ARE HIS PARENTS WHO ARE REPORTING THIS ACCIDENT. DALE AND KAY QUERY. THE ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS PROVIDED ABOVE ARE OURS. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH...
FIRESTONE ATX REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH. NO DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
PE00.020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 80MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS A POPPY NOISE. VEHICLE SPINNED OUT OF CONTROL AND WENT OFF THE SIDE OF A ROAD INTO THE DESERT. CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS THROWN OUT OF THE CAR. THIS WAS CAUSED BY RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATING FROM WHEEL. *AK FIRESTONE A...
PE00.0.20; TWO OF FIRESTONE'S WILDERNESS ATX TIRES HAD A HOLE HAS BIG AS CONSUMER'S HAND ON THE TIRE. *AZK
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TIRES TWICE BECAUSE THEY BECAME FLAT, AND AT ANOTHER TIME HAD A BLOWOUT. *AK ONE OF THE TIRES WOULD NOT HOLD AIR AND THE OTHER HAD A BIG FLAT. *YH
FROM TIME TO TIME TIRES WERE SHOWING METAL WIRE COMING OUT. THIS HAD HAPPENED TWICE, AND CONSUMER WAS THINKING IT WAS THE BALL JOINTS. *AK
FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION OCCURRED ON I-75 NEAR BRADENTON, FL, IN LAST OCTOBER. WITHOUT WARNING, THE TREAD SEPARATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WRAPPED AROUND REAR AXLE. I BRIEFLY LOST CONTROL AND NARROWLY AVOIDED FLIPPING THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE NEVER DEFLATED. MY 8-YEAR OLD SON WAS WITH ME AT TH...
2 BLOWOUTS IN 7 MONTHS!!!. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: ORG EQ FRD )
PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, TREAD ON THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRES CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE ATX, NOT ORGINAL EQUIPMENT. TIRE HAD ABOUT 3,000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRE WAS SENT TO FIRESTONE FOR POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY...
BOLTS ON THE STEERING GEAR BROKE. CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND WHEN BOLTS BROKE. ALSO, NOTICED LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING. HAD OVER COMPENSATED WHILE STEERING. WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. DEALER INFORMED OF PROBLEMS. MECHANIC INDICATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE. HAD THE PARTS. *AK
PE00020; CONSUMER TRAVELING 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. THEN, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND VEERED LEFT AND CROSSED THE MEDIAN AND CRASHED. CAR THEN ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY TREAD SEPARATING FROM THE TIRES. VEHICLE WAS TOTA...
AS I WAS DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON I25 BETWEEN ALBUQUERQUE AND SANTA FE NM, I FELT MY EXPLORER START SHAKING AND THEN THERE WAS A VERY LOUD POP AND I SAW SOMETHING FLY PAST ME. I MANAGED TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE AND GOT OUT TO SEE IF I COULD DISCOVER WHAT HAPPENED. I FOUND THE TREAD OF THE...
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, MECHANIC SAYS THAT IT WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL COMPLETELY, AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNUSUAL OCCURANCE FOR A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. *AK
WHILE ON FREEWAY REAR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING ME TO LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL. CAME VERY CLOSE TO FLIPPING THE VEHICLE. IN FACT WITNESSES SAY VEHICAL WAS ON TWO WHEELS AT ONE POINT. DUE TO GOOD FORTUNE AND MY SKILL I WAS ABLE TO STEER OUT OF THE LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/75 R15 )
THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WE IMMEDIATELY PURCHASED NEW FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRES AND THEN I HEARD OF THE ACCIDENTS ETC.. SO, NOW I WANT TO SEE IF THERE IS ANYWAY TO RETURN MY TIRES AND BUY A DIFFERENT BRAND. WE HAD PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE ATX HA...
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO ABOUT THE SAFTEY ISSUES OF THIS TIRE. A REPORT WAS BROADCAST ON THE NEWS YESTERDAY ABOUT THE HAZARDS OF THIS TIRE WHICH CAME WITH OUR EXPLORER. IT WAS MENTIONED THAT FORD HAD TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES IN ALL COUNTRIES EXCEPT THE USA. I CONTACTED FOR...
WHEN APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT WILL NOT HOLD AS IT SHOULD. INSTEAD THE VEHICLE MOVES JUST LIKE STATED IN RECALL 94 V169001. *AK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF ADJUSTING PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH SELF ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET. ...
WAS DRIVING 70MPH ON CLEAR SUNNY DAY WHEN TIRE BLEWOUT FOR NO REASON. WAS ABLE TO CONTROL & GUIDE VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. AAA CAME & CHANGED FIRESTONE TIRE. NOTICED TREAD IN MIDDLE OF TIRE HAD SEPARATED & HANGING OFF,BUT STILL ON TIRE. TOOK VEHICLE TO TIRE SHOP & HAD FIRESTONE TIRE REPLACED. SHOP K...
WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIMMY. FELT LIKE THE WHEELS WERE OUT OF BALANCE. DROVE A FEW MORE DAYS & WAS STILL SHIMMYING. TOOK TO TIRE DEALER & MECHANIC INDICATED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS DELAMINATED. TREAD WAS SEPARATING, BUT NOT COMPLETELY. HAD THE ORIGINIAL TIRE WITH...
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY ABOUT 55MPH HEARD A LOUD NOISE, SOMETHING HIT THE CAR. PULLED OVER ON THE SHOULDER, AND NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE REAR LEFT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, TIRE FLEW OFF AND DAMAGED VEHICLE.*AK
TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 50MPH AND DRIVING UP A HILL CONSUMER HEARD A FLAPPING NOISE. SO HE PULLED OVER, AND HE SAW A PIECE OF THE TIRE HANGING OFF OF THE TIRES. REAR LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME APART. IN DECEMBER OF LAST YEAR, REAR LEFT PASSENGER TIRE SEPARATED. *AK
I WAS TRAVELLING AT 65MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE TREAD OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE CAR SWERVED ACROSS THREE LANES AND ROLLED OVER 1 AND 1/4 TIMES, LANDING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE TIRES HAD BEEN INSPECTED AND ROTATED 4 MONTHS (1500 MILES) BEFOR...
WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT REAR SEAT BELT THAT HAD CHILD SEAT LOCKED IN BECAME UNLOCKED. CHILD SEAT WAS LAYING FACE DOWN ON FLOOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. HE HAD PULLED OVER ONTO THE SIDE. LOOKED DOWN AND NOTICED RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRE HAD LOST ALL THE TREAD, TOTALLY RECAPPED.*AK
WE WERE GOING ON VACATION AND 2 TIRES HAD THE TREAD PEELED OFF AND THE 3RD HAD A BUBBLE READY TO BLOW. FAMILY OF 4, TWO ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN. LUCKLY WE HAD NO ACCIDENTS SO WE DID NOT REPORT THIS TO THE POLICE. CURRENTLY SPEAKING WITH FIRESTONE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF DAMAGES/EXPENSES DUE TO DEFECTIV...
CONSUMER WAS INSIDE OF A SCHOOL PARKING LOT AND SHE WENT TO LIFT THE LIFTGATE WINDOW/DOOR AND SHE HEARD A POPPING NOISE. HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS CAME LOOSE, AND THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHED THE HYDRAULIC LIFT, THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY PART DETACHED. *AK PRIOR TO RECALL THE LIFTGATE FAILED ( 95I-007)....
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *MJS
ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES FOR NO KNOWN REASON. *MJS
RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED, HOWEVER A CLIP ATTACHED TO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BROKE OFF AND OWNER WAS DENIED ADDITIONAL REPAIR (94V-169), POSSIBLE INSTALLATION PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH RECALL REPAIR. *MJS
POWER WINDOW FAILED. *MJS
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO FAULTY PLUGS WHICH LEAKED ONTO THE UNIT. *MJS
CALIPERS STICK AND GRIND UP ROTORS,SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT RELEASE, BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH GOES BAD, ACCELERATOR PEDDAL STICKS. *AK
CALIPERS STICK AND GRIND UP ROTORS,SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT RELEASE, BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH GOES BAD, ACCELERATOR PEDDAL STICKS. *AK
CALIPERS STICK AND GRIND UP ROTORS,SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT RELEASE, BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH GOES BAD, ACCELERATOR PEDDAL STICKS. *AK
CALIPERS STICK AND GRIND UP ROTORS,SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT RELEASE, BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH GOES BAD, ACCELERATOR PEDDAL STICKS. *AK
CALIPERS STICK AND GRIND UP ROTORS,SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT RELEASE, BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH GOES BAD, ACCELERATOR PEDDAL STICKS. *AK
THE POLICE INVESTIGATION OF THE ACCIDENT INDICATED THAT THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO TRAVEL THE RIGHT AND OFF THE PAVED PORTION OF THE ROADWAY AND THE VEHICLE SLIDING IN A COUNTER CLOCK WISE MANNER OVER TURNED AND ROLLED OVER FIVE TIMES. THE DRIVER WAS EJ...
THE POLICE INVESTIGATION OF THE ACCIDENT INDICATED THAT THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO TRAVEL THE RIGHT AND OFF THE PAVED PORTION OF THE ROADWAY AND THE VEHICLE SLIDING IN A COUNTER CLOCK WISE MANNER OVER TURNED AND ROLLED OVER FIVE TIMES. THE DRIVER WAS EJ...
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, OWNER COMPLETED REPAIR DUE TO DEALERSHIP ESTIMATION OF THE COMPLETE REPAIR BEING EXCESSIVE, CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO REPAIR CIRCUMSTANCES (99V-310). *MJS
PERIODICALLY THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PARKING VALVE IS PRESSED PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY DOWN TO FLOOR.*AK
NHTSA RECALL 99V310001 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99S34. THERE WAS A MISSING BRACKET. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE BRACKET WAS PART OF THE LIFTGATE, AND THAT THEY NEEDED IT IN ORDER TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK
REAR PASSENGER FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES CAME APART, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER A COUPLE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
THE BOTTOM BOLT ATTACHING THE SHOCK ABSORBER TO THE FRAME BROKE OFF CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE WHILE BRAKING. NLM
TWO BRAKE ROTORS CRACKED. NLM
THE BOTTOM BOLT ATTACHING THE SHOCK ABSORBER TO THE FRAME BROKE OFF CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE WHILE BRAKING. NLM
TWO BRAKE ROTORS CRACKED. NLM
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THAT VEHICLE. *AK
LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. DRIVER ABLE TO REACH SHOULDER AND CALL REPAIR SERVICE. APPROX. 3 HRS. LATER DURING SAME TRIP, RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED, DRIVER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE SWERVED VIOLENTLY BACK AND FORTH THEN ROLLED 3 OR 4 TIMES. TWO INJURED ...
EXPLORER WAS IMPACTED BY SECOND VEHICLE ON LEFT REAR SIDE, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO EXPLORER AND CAUSING IT TO SPIN. LEFT SIDE OF SEAT BACK BROKE (I.E., VERTICAL METAL ARM BROKE, I.E., METAL SEPARATED), ALLOWING SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE BACKWARD. THE TWO 11-YEAR OLD GIRLS SEAT-BELTED IN THIS SEAT ...
ALL THIS VEHICLES SEEM TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THE BUSHINGS ON THE STABLIZER BARS GO BAD. WHICH MAKES CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE HARD. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL SINCE THIS IS A CONTINUEING PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THIS REPAIR WILL ONLY LAST THE MOST 2 YEARS.*AK
THIS 1994 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CUT-OFF WHILE DRIVING . THIS PROBLEM START TO HAPPENED IN THE FALL OF 1999, RECENTLY ON MAY 17, 2000 AROUND 6 PM ON FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE ENGINE CUT-OFF BY ITSELF ... CAN NOT BRAKE ... STEERING WHEEL WAS HE...
THIS 1994 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CUT-OFF WHILE DRIVING . THIS PROBLEM START TO HAPPENED IN THE FALL OF 1999, RECENTLY ON MAY 17, 2000 AROUND 6 PM ON FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE ENGINE CUT-OFF BY ITSELF ... CAN NOT BRAKE ... STEERING WHEEL WAS HE...
RECEIVED RECALL 99V31001 & CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOR AN APPOINTMENT. WAS INFORMED PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED BEFORE WORK COULD BE DONE. TOOK VEHICLE IN & NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. MECHANIC HAD NO ANSWER TO QUESTIONS OF PARTS FOR HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS. OWNER'S ONLY TRANSPORTATION. *AK
TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED ROLLOVER OF SUV AND DEATH OF CHILD. TREAD WEAR AT TIME OF CRASH WAS 25,000 MILES.*AK( DOT NUMBER: W2HLIMO204 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
RECALLED LIFTGATE BRACKET FAILED, HOWEVER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. #. NK
THE BUSHINGS AROUND THE HINGE PINS WERE WEAK, CAUSING THE DOOR TO SAG, WHICH IN TURN MADE THE DOOR DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. EVENTUALLY THE LATCH MECHANISM HAS BEEN WEAKENED AND THE INTERIOR PANEL/DOOR HANDLE PULLED OFF. I HAVE CALLED ALL AREA WRECKING YARDS (IN WESTERN WASHINGTON AND OREGON) AND WAS TO...
BREAK PADS WEAR OUT ABOUT EVERY 12,000 TO 20,000 MILES. MUCH LOWER THEN SHOULD. *AK
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN POWER MIRROR SWITCH. RECALL 97V083000 WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. BUT DEALER DID NOT REGISTER THIS VEHICLE IN CONSUMER'S NAME WITH MANUFACTURER. THEREFORE, CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE. *AK
VEHICLE ROLL OVER DUE TO POSSIBLE SUSPENSION INSTABILITY. YH
THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE HUB KIT MALFUNCTIONS DUE TO DEFECT ROTOR FAILURE. YH
DEFECTS WITH A TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT OCCUR THIS EARLY IN THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE THAT IS BOUGHT BRAND NEW. I HAVE CORRESPONDED WITH MANY EXPLORER OWNERS AND HAVE READ 100'S OF INSTANCES ON THE INTERNET WHERE FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSIONS HAVE FAILED EARLY IN THE LIFESPAN OF THE VEHICLE - LESS THAN 70...
BOTH INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF WHILE BEING USED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW. YH
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. THEN THROTTLE BECAME STUCK. VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN WHEN CRUISE CONTROL WAS IN USE. WHENEVER ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS TAPPED, CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC COULD NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES AFTER DRIVING AN EXCESS OF 200 MILES. COMPUTER DIAGNOTIC TEST INDICATES NOTHING IS WRONG. WHEN INSPECTING VEHICLE, THERE IS AN GASEOUS ODOR AND THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SPUTTER. THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS IF DRIVEN LESS THAN 200 CONSECUTIVE MILES. THANK YOU. *AK
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES AFTER DRIVING AN EXCESS OF 200 MILES. COMPUTER DIAGNOTIC TEST INDICATES NOTHING IS WRONG. WHEN INSPECTING VEHICLE, THERE IS AN GASEOUS ODOR AND THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SPUTTER. THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS IF DRIVEN LESS THAN 200 CONSECUTIVE MILES. THANK YOU. *AK
THIS WAS SECOND TIME FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO BE REPLACED SINCE JAN-13-1999. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SQUEALING & NOT SHIFTING. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. FORD HAS BEEN OF NO HELP TO THE OWNER. *AK
PASSENGER SIDE TAILGATE BRACKET SUPPORTING GAS ASSIST CYLINDER TOTALLY DETACHED AFTER TAILGATE WAS FULLY OPENED. TAILGATE DROPPED, STRIKING MY SON ON HEAD AND SHOULDERS, KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND. ALTHOUGH TAILGATE WILL CLOSE, IT UNLATCHES (OPENS) ON ROUGH ROADS/SPEED BUMPS. FORD CUSTOMER SERVIC...
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION, PROBLEM WITH DEALERSHIP IN SCHEDULING APPOINTMENT, CONSUMER HAD TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP FURTHER AWAY TO RECEIVE REPAIR OF THE BRACKET. *YH
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER BECAUSE IT WASN'T SHIFTING. DEALER SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER HAS 70,000 MILES ON TRUCK, AND IT WAS SERVICED ON TIME. ALSO TOLD THAT THE TRUCK NEEDE NEW SHOCKS, BALL JOINTS, AND TIE-RODS. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF-ROAD OR IN A HARSH...
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER BECAUSE IT WASN'T SHIFTING. DEALER SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER HAS 70,000 MILES ON TRUCK, AND IT WAS SERVICED ON TIME. ALSO TOLD THAT THE TRUCK NEEDE NEW SHOCKS, BALL JOINTS, AND TIE-RODS. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF-ROAD OR IN A HARSH...
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER BECAUSE IT WASN'T SHIFTING. DEALER SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER HAS 70,000 MILES ON TRUCK, AND IT WAS SERVICED ON TIME. ALSO TOLD THAT THE TRUCK NEEDE NEW SHOCKS, BALL JOINTS, AND TIE-RODS. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF-ROAD OR IN A HARSH...
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER BECAUSE IT WASN'T SHIFTING. DEALER SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER HAS 70,000 MILES ON TRUCK, AND IT WAS SERVICED ON TIME. ALSO TOLD THAT THE TRUCK NEEDE NEW SHOCKS, BALL JOINTS, AND TIE-RODS. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF-ROAD OR IN A HARSH...
SHEET METAL RIPPED , CAUSING REAR LIFTGATE TO COMPLETLY DETACH FROM HYDRAULIC LIFTS. BASICALLY, THE DOOR WILL OPEN AND SHUT. *AK
AS TANK ON THE TOP AND IN THE MIDDLE IS RUSTED, AND IS LEAKING GAS. *AK
THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE BRACKETS CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V-310). NLM
THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE BRACKETS CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V-310). NLM
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 65MPH AND THE HOOD FLEW UP. DEALER WILL REPAIR HOOD AT CONSUMERS COST. *AK *TT
HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS BROKE OFF THE FROM TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE DOOR. ALSO, BACK DOOR WON'T STAY UP BECAUSE HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS BROKE OFF.
FRONT FRAME CROSSMEMBER/SUBBRACE IS EXHIBITING SEVERE RUST-THROUGH ON WELL-MAINTAINED VEHICLE. PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE; IT HAS NOT FAILED YET, BUT DEGREE OF CORROSION IS TO WHERE FAILURE IS IMMINENT IF STRESSED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH FELT VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE: CONSOLE, SEATS, FLOOR, MIRROR. MANUFACTURER HAS A REPAIR KIT BUT ONLY AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK.ET.
RECALL 99V310.001/HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BREKAGE. DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED THERE. *AK
THE LIFTGATE SHOCK ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR BROKE COMPLETELY OFF THE DOOR PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING IT TO FALL DOWN ON CONSUMER. NLM
RECALL 99V310.001/HYDRAULIC LIFTGATE CYLINDERS: PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE, LIFTGATE BROKE OFF THE WELD AND BENT THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER. DEALER DID THE NECESSARY RECALL REPAIRS, BUT ATTACHED THE SAME BENT CYLINDER. HOWEVER, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FUTURE REPLACEMENT WOULD BE AT CO...
RECALL NUMBER 99V31001, TWO HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS INSTALLED BY THE DEALER AS PART OF THE RECALL REMEDY COLLAPSED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WIFE WAS IN THE BACK SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE. WENT TO CLOSE THE DOOR, AND HANDLE BROKE OFF. THE OTHER INSIDE DOOR HANDLES ARE ALSO WEAK AND BREAK OFF EASILY. *AK
WHILE HAVING THE REAR WIPER MOTOR REPLACED THE LIFTGAGE BRACKET BROKE, OTHER BRACKET BROKE LATER, BOTH WERE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (99V-310) *MJS
WHILE HAVING THE REAR WIPER MOTOR REPLACED THE LIFTGAGE BRACKET BROKE, OTHER BRACKET BROKE LATER, BOTH WERE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (99V-310) *MJS
WHILE TRAVELING ON WET ROADS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY WOULD LOCK UP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
RECEIVED RECALL 99V310001/ LIFTGATE CYLINDERS. DEALER WANTS THE CONSUMER TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *AK
THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE ACTIVATES UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE NOT TO TURN TO THE RIGHT SIDE. FRONT WHEEL DRIVER MUST BE REPLACED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML
RELATED TO EA99-004. EARLIER INCIDENTS (BEGINNING 1998) WERE JUST A HINT OF BURNING GRASS, USUALLY OCCURING WHEN STARTING CAR WITH FAN SWITCH ON ONE OF THE 'ON' POSITIONS.LATEST INCIDENT HAD BILLOWING CLOUDS OF WHITE SMOKE POURING FROM VENTS, FILLING CABIN, AT LEAST 5 MINUTES. EXTINGUISHED BY POURIN...
SPEED SENSOR IN 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION IS GENERATING JUMPY VALUES; CAUSES CRUISE CONTROL TO SURGE AND FALL TRYING TO MATCH JUMPY SPEED READINGS. SPEED SENSOR ALSO FEEDS ABS, SUGGESTING ABS COULD FAIL WHEN NEEDED. SPEED SENSOR ALSO FEEDS COMPUTER, SUGGESTING ENVIRONNMENTAL ENGINE CONTROLS ARE NOT FUC...
THE STRAP THE HOLDS THE FUEL TANK IS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE SITUATION. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR A REPLACEMENT STRAP FOR OVER 6 MONTHS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
LEAVES AND STEMS ENTERED THE ENGINE THROUGH WINDSHIELD AIR VENTS INTO VEHICLE HEATER BLOWER AND CAUSED A BURNING SMELL. YH
ON TWO OCCASIONS THE BRACKETS CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS TO THE LIFTGATE RIPPED OFF. *MJS
SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE JUMPS WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS. CANNOT DETERMINE EXACT SPEED OF VEHICLE WHILE MOVING. IN MY OPINION, THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD! *AK
THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER BROKE OFF AND FELL OUT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OVER 40 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATION WITHIN FRONT AND REAR END, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER NOTED THAT A TSB WAS ISSUED ON THE SAME PROBLEM, DEALER KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM AND WILL FIX IT. *AK
WHILE HAVING VEHICLE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC WHEEL HUBS DID NOT ENGAGE WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. BRAKES REPAIRED INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF THE ROTORS, WHEN HUBS WERE REPLACED THEY PACKED THEM WITH GREASE CAUSING FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC HUBS. *AK
WHILE HAVING VEHICLE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC WHEEL HUBS DID NOT ENGAGE WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. BRAKES REPAIRED INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF THE ROTORS, WHEN HUBS WERE REPLACED THEY PACKED THEM WITH GREASE CAUSING FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC HUBS. *AK
RECALL REPAIR 99V-310 WAS SCHEDULED TO TAKE 7 HOURS, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A RENTAL BUT WAS TOLD HE WOULD HAE TO PAY FOR IT, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES A RENTAL SHOULD BE FREE OF CHARGE WHILE THE REPAIR IS BEING MADE. NLM
CONSUMER WAS LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AND SAW HER VEHICLE ON RECALL. SHE NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP THAT LIFTGATE ROD BRACKET ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BROKE. THIS WAS SECOND RECALL. *AK
WE LOANED OUR EXPLORER TO OUR SON-IN-LAW TO DRIVE TO KERRVILLE, TEXAS AT CHRISTMASTIME AND ON THE WAY UP THERE ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW ALL THE TREAD OFF. WE DID NOT KNOW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR TIME AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEARS AND TRADED THE TIRE IN FOR AN IDENTICAL TIRE FOR THE EX...
THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR PANEL OF THE VEHICLE, THE TAILPIPE HAD TO BE REPLACED, PLUS WE HAD TO BUY A NEW TIRE. THESE ARE NOT THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, BUT WE DID REPLACE THEM WITH THE SAME BRAND, SIZE, ETC. THAT WERE ORIGINALLY ON THE VEHICLE....
THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR PANEL OF THE VEHICLE, THE TAILPIPE HAD TO BE REPLACED, PLUS WE HAD TO BUY A NEW TIRE. THESE ARE NOT THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, BUT WE DID REPLACE THEM WITH THE SAME BRAND, SIZE, ETC. THAT WERE ORIGINALLY ON THE VEHICLE....
BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE GAS CYLINDER BROKE OFF TWICE, CAUSING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY, AND MAY RESULT IN INJURIES. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
FIRESTONE TIRES MODEL ATX; WHILE TRAVELING PASSENGER'S REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND TOTALLING VEHICLE. *AK *ML
I WAS DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED, WHEN I HEARD A "FLOP FLOP" LOUD NOISE. I PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND FOUND THAT THE TREAD WAS IN 1 LONG STRIP, STILL ATTATCHED TO PART OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS NOT COMPLETELY FLAT, BUT NOT DRIVEABLE. A LOCAL SHERIFF DEPUTY STOPPED TO HELP ME. HE THOUGHT THAT I HAD A "RE-...
RIGHT SIDE CARGO DOOR HINGE RIPPED METAL AND CAME OUT, AND DOOR FELL. CALLED DEALER-SAID HE WAS UNAWARE OF PROBLEM IN EXPLORERS. YET SAFETY HOTLINE LISTED EXACT PROBLEM AS A SAFETY CAMPAIGN. CONSUMER CALLE D FORD MOTOR COMPANY AS INSTRUCTED. THEY STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THIS YEAR E...
WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM AIRPORT TRAVELING 15MPH STARTED SMELLING SMOKE FROM THE HEATER. TURNED OFF HEATER. PULLED UP IN THE DRIVEWAY AND TURNED OFF CAR. VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. SMOKE GOT WORSE. WHOLE CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUS...
WAS DRIVING DOWN ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH WHEN THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN. THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE & OUTSIDE VEHICLE DID NOT CHANGE. NOTHING HIT THE SUNROOF. WASN'T CLOSING OR OPENING THE SUN ROOF WHEN IT SHATTERED. *AK
ON TWO OCCASIONS THE BRAKE DRUMS, SHOES AND LININGS IN THE REAR WHEELS DISINTEGRATED CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP WHEN APPLIED ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT. *ET
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. CLUTCH MATERIAL FOUND IN PAN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN USED SOLELY FOR COMMUTING. *AK
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 94V16900 AND 99V310001. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 94V16900 AND 99V310001. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX PROBLEM. *AK
LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE SUPPORT ROD POPPED OFF OF THE HATCHBACK, CAUSING THE HATCHBACK TO FALL DOWN ON CONSUMER'S HEAD. *AK
THE BRACKET AND GAS ASSIST CYLINDER ON MY VEHICLE HAS BROKEN AS STATED IN ID #'S 95I007000 AND 99V310001. I CONTACTED FORD TO REPAIR AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD GREATER THAN 60,000 MILES AND THEY WERE NOT RESPONSOBLE FOR REPAIRING. TWO POINTS. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED AND DID NOT RECEIV...
WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
DURING COLD WEATHER THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE, AS IF VEHICLE IS GOING ABOUT 55 MPH. SPEEDOMETER WILL JUMP TO 90 MPH. THEN BACK DOWN 50 MPH. THEN BACK TO 90 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURS CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TELL HOW FAST VEHICLE IS GOING. *AK
REAR HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS GAVE OUT AND COLLAPSED ON OWNER. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT PART OF RECALL. *AK
WHILE OPENING REAR HATCHBACK, LEFT REAR SUPPORT ROD/HYDRAULIC CYLINDER & ASSEMBLY DETATCHED FROM VEHICLE CAUSING DOOR TO COME DOWN & HIT MYSELF ON HEAD. INJURY WAS MINOR & DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
THE BRACKET HOLDING THE REAR DOOR AND VACUUM PIECE BROKE OFF. YH
I OWN A 92 AND A 94 FORD EXPLORERS -BOTH HAVE SUSTAINED SAME DEFECTS. NO SAFETY DEFECTS LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
A PIECE OF CARPET DEVELOPED A SPLIT WHICH TRAPPED THE METAL ARM CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK TO THE FLOOR AND RAPIDLY SPEEDING TO ABOUT 75 MPH BEFORE CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, CONSUMER CUT AWAY THIS MATERIAL BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR ARM ELIMINATING THE PROBLEM.*ET
TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS WHEN GOING UP A HILL. IT ALSO FAILED ON LEVEL GROUND. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT A COUPLE OF GEARS DISINTEGRATED. AND DESTROYED SOME OF THE GEARS. *AK
NO SUMMARY
WAS TRAVELING 65MPH WHEN THE SPARE TIRE CABLE CORRODED & THEN BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO BE RELEASED IN THE STREET. ANOTHER DRIVER REPORTED TO THE OWNER THAT THE TIRE BECAME DISLODGED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AIR CONDITIONER IS BLOWING HOT AIR. CONTACTED DEALER WHO SAID THAT THE SUCTION DISCHARGE MANIFOLD IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. HAS HAD THE COMPRESSOR REPLACED TWICE WITHIN TWO YEARS. *AK
SPEEDOMETER BOX IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN VEHICILE GOES UP TO 60 TO 65 MPH IT GOES CRAZY AND UP TO 80MPH. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH IN CAMPINAS, BRAZIL AND WHEN PASSING ON A PAVEMENT IMPERFECTUION, SPARE TIRE CABLE COLLAPSED, RELEASING SPARE TIRE. IT THEN FLEW OVER OTHER VEHICLES, HITTING NO ONE. *AK
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH FAILED CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION COOLER TO BE OBSTRUCTED RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FAILURE DURING USAGE
REAR HATCHBACK HINGES BRACKET IS BREAKING FROM THE WELD, CAUSING IT TO FALL ON TOP OF CONSUMER. *AK
HATCHBACK ASSEMBLY FAILURE, NEAR INJURY ; "COMMON PROBLEM" SAYS DEALER
HATCHBACK ASSEMBLY FAILURE, NEAR INJURY ; "COMMON PROBLEM" SAYS DEALER
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT LOST POWER. WE HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TO PROCEED WE HAD TO FLOOR THE CAR JUST TO MOVE. AT THE DEALERSHIP IN NC WE WAITED AND THEN THE CAR WORKED PERFECTLY. VEHICLE REPAIRED IN SC - IDLE AIR CONTROL REPLACED. TWO HOURS INTO DRIVING THE SAME THING HAPPEN...
WHILE LOADING CAR WITH TAILGATE RAISED, SUPPORT BRACKET BROKE OFF AND CRASHED DOWN NARROWLY MISSING US AND ALMOST CRUSHED THE DOG. FORD NOW ADDS A SAFETY BRACKET OVER THE EXISTING WELD TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFEC
THE CYLINDERS/DAMPERS THAT ARE USED TO HELP RAISE AND HOLD THE LIFT GATE HAVE RIPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE BODY ON THREE SEPERATE OCCASIONS. AFTER THE THIRD FAILURE THE ENTIRE LIFT GATE WAS REPLACED UNDER FACTORY PROGRAM 95-M-87. BECAUSE THE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING THE 37TH OR 38TH MONTH AFTER PURCHA...
WHILE DRIVING MIRROR STARTS TO SMOKE, CAUSING OTHER FUNCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE TO BLOW OUT, SUCH AS THE RADI/AND MIRROR SWITCH. *AK
THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH IGNITED, CAUSING SMOKE, ETC.. RADIO AND CAR ALARM REMOTE ALSO CEASED WORKING. CAN NOT REPLACE FUSE, AS IT STARTS SMOKING AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY YOU FOR FOUR-DOOR 1994 FORD EXPLORERS. I HAVE A 2D AND FORD WILL NOT FIX. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. NHTSA RECALL CAMPA...
REAR LIFT GATE ON EXPLORER HAS BROKEN OFF ON THREE PREVIOUS OCASSIONS. ON THE THIRD OCCURANCE THE ENTIRE LIFT GATE WAS REPLACED UNDER A FACTORY 'RECALL' PROGRAM. THE BOLTS OR SCREWS HOLDING THE LIFT GATE TO THE HINGES HAVE NOW PULLED OUT OF THE LIFT GATE BRACKETS. DEALER CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY ...
BRAKES FAILED. *YC
SEAT BELT WAS TOO TIGHT AROUND THE NECK OF CONSUMER, AND WOULD CUT CONSUMER'S NECK WHEN USED. DEALER NOTIFED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH PINE NEEDLES COLLECTED INTO OUTSIDE HEATER DUCT AND CATCHING ON FIRE. ALSO, REAR HYDRAULIC CYLINDER DEATCHED FROM VEHICLE BODY. DEALER NOTIFIED OF BOTH INCIDENTS, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER NO RECALLS. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA INTHIS MATTE...
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH PINE NEEDLES COLLECTED INTO OUTSIDE HEATER DUCT AND CATCHING ON FIRE. ALSO, REAR HYDRAULIC CYLINDER DEATCHED FROM VEHICLE BODY. DEALER NOTIFIED OF BOTH INCIDENTS, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER NO RECALLS. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA INTHIS MATTE...
THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER THAT SUPPORTS THE REAR LIFTGATE HAS PULLED AWAY FOM FRAME ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE TRUCK WAS ALSO TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE. TRUCK NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUD...
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH WITH THE SUN ROOF CLOSED, SUN ROOF LATCH BLEW OUT & FELL BEHIND VEHICLE ONTO ROADWAY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT. *AK
NO SUMMARY
NO SUMMARY
DEALER KNEW OF THE PROBLEM AT TIME OF PURCHASE BUT FAILED TO DISCLOSE.
MY BRAKES WERE MAKING A NOISE AFTER ONE YEAR, SO I TOOK IT TO WINSTON TIRES AND THEY PUT NEW BRAKES ON AND ONE NEW ROTOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE BRAKES STILL WERE NOT RIGHT SO I TOOK MY EXPLORER TO UPLAND FORD AND THEY PUT A NEW ROTOR ON AND REINSTALLED NEW BRAKES. THE BRAKES STILL DID NOT SOUND RI...
WHILE CLOSING THE HATCHBACK LID, THE RIGHT HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BRACKET COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE LIFT GATE. I CONTACTED FORD AT THEIR HOT LINE AND WAS TOLD THAT RECALL #95M87 HAD ELAPSED AND THEIR WAS NOTHING FORD COULD DO ABOUT THE FAILURE. I ASKED FORD ABOUT SAFETY RECALL #95S21 AND THEY SAID...
THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SUPPORT BRACKET ON THE REAR TRUNK LID OF THE EXPLORER SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE TRUNK LID TO FALL ON MY WIFE. WE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER NOTIFYING THEM OF THE ISSUE AND THE SAFETY BULLETIN THAT WAS ISSUED (95I007000). THEY STATED THE TRUCK WAS 3,000 ...
WAS CLOSING HATCHBACK WHEN IT SNAPPED OFF AT UPPER BRACKETS ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. CALLED MANUFACTURER & INFORMED NO RECALLS ON VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL FILLER NECK HOSE CRACKED, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE GETTING SOME ITEMS OUT OF THE HATCHBACK THE BRACKET BROKE, CAUSING THE HATCHNBACK TO FAIL. *AK
THE HOOD LATCH BECAME STUCK, CAUSING THE HOOD TO FLY UP WHILE DRIVING 30MPH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *YC A BODY SHOP FOUND THE HOOD LATCH TO BE DEFECTIVE, FORD SEEMS UNINTERESTED. *SLC
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STALLED AND CUT OFF.ALSO, BRAKES KEPT WEARING OUT. *AK
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STALLED AND CUT OFF.ALSO, BRAKES KEPT WEARING OUT. *AK
CONSUMER NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL (97V083000) DESIGN FLAW IN POWER MIRROR WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION IN THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE. NLM
VEHICLE HATCHBACK BRACKET TORN FROM ATTACHED BODY; CAMPAIGN ISSUE , NHTSA RECALL 95 I 007 000/ REPAIR WAS NEVER MADE, AND DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR . INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RECALL CAMPAIGN WAS VOID AFTER 60,0000 MILES OR 6 YEARS. SEEKING INFORMATION FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK
THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SUPPORT ROD FELL FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE HATCH TO FALL INJURING THE OWNER . THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
REAR LIFTGATE HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS BROKE AWAY FROM THE TRUCK, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD UP DOOR. *YC
PASSENGER'S SIDE HATCHBACK SUPPORT ROD SEPARATED FROM HATCHBACK, CAUSING IT TO COLLAPSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
PASSENGER'S SIDE HATCHBACK SUPPORT ROD SEPARATED FROM HATCHBACK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXPERIANCED CATASTOPHIC FAILURE WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN SUDDEN DECELERATION AND LOCKED TRANSMISSION. CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO GRADUAL GEARLUBE LEAK THROUGH 3 RUBBER OIL PLUGS ON REAR OF TRANSMISSION ACCESS PLATE. TRANSMISSION FAILED DO TO LACK OF REQUIRED LU...
WELDED BACK DOOR SUPPORT POPPED OFF. DOOR SLAMMED DANGEROUSLY. *AK
THE HOOD LATCH ON THIS VEHICLE BECAME RELEASED AND THE SAFTY CATCH GOT STUCK IN THE RELEASED POSITION. THE HOOD BLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MILES PER HOUR CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. I WILL DOCUMENT THIS RELEASE FAILURE WITH THE AUTO BODY SHOP AND I WILL KEEP THE OLD LATCH FOR PROOF. ...
WHILE WARMING THE VEHICLE UP ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADWAY AT ABOUT 45 MPH, REAR END BEGAN TO FISHTAIL AND MADE A COMPLETE COMPLETE TURN AND CAME TO A STOP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. *AK
RECALL NOTICE NOT RECIEVED FOR THE POORLY DESIGN REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH WHICH SHORTED AND CAUSED A VEHICLE FIRE. (RECALL 97970) NLM
WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH AND MAKING A TURN APPLIED THE BRAKE'S AND VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING AT HIGH SPEED. CONSUMER RAN INTO A COUNTY HOLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH AND MAKING A TURN APPLIED THE BRAKE'S AND VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING AT HIGH SPEED. CONSUMER RAN INTO A COUNTY HOLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
THE ROOF RACK ON THE VEHICLE CAME LOOSE, AND FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
THE LIFT ARM SUPPORT BRACKET ON THE TAILGATE RIPPED OUT, CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO FALL CAUSING AN INJURY. ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGED THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE AND THEY ARE AWARE OF IT AND HAVE BEEN REINFORCING THESE, THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR IT DUE TO MILEAGE OVER 60,000. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
BALL JOINTS AND U-JOINTS FAILED CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS. MJS
BALL JOINTS AND U-JOINTS FAILED CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS. MJS
ENGINE MANIFOLD AND VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED. MJS
ENGINE MANIFOLD AND VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED. MJS
REPLACED PIN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK. MJS
REPLACED THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY. MJS
REPLACED HEATER CONTROL VALVE. MJS
IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER FAILED. MJS
SERPENTINE BELT FAILED. MJS
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. MJS
REPLACED MASS FLOW AIR SENSOR. MJS
BRAKE PADS, HUB SEALS FAILED. MJS
BRAKE PADS, HUB SEALS FAILED. MJS
FUSE JUMPER HARNESS ON POWER WINDOWS FAILED. MJS
BATTERY FAILED. MJS
REAR BRAKES FAILED. MJS
WON'T START UNLESS YOU MOVE STEERING WHEEL UP AND DOWN. *AK
NO SUMMARY
REAR DOOR'S LEFT HYDRAULIC SUPPORT -- SPOT WELD FAILED AT TRUCK BODY -- DOOR COLLAPSED ON WIFE'S HEAD BEFORE SLAMMING DOWN ON HYDRAULIC SUPPORT WHICH JAMMED BETWEEN DOOR AND TRUCK BODY, BENDING LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. WIFE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HEAD AND NECK.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK
HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SNAPPED, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. RECALL 95I-007. *AK
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE NHTSA RECALL 95I007/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 95S21, HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILURE. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT RECALL HAS EXPIRED, AND DEALER REFUSED TO TAKE CARE OF RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE TRANSMISSION HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT WHY THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO NOT SUPPORT THE SUV. *AK
SMOKE FREQUENTLY ENTERS THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. *AK
REAR LIFTGATE GAS ASSIST CYLINDER ATTACHMENT BRACKET PULLED AWAY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE LIFTGATE, CAUSING FAILURE. *YC
ONE OF THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SUPPORTS ON THE HATCHBACK REAR DOOR. SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO SLAM DOWN ON OWNER'S CHILD. DEALER HAS FIXED VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL ON, VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AFTER LETTING OFF THE GAS PEDAL, BUT ACCELERATED. CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN AND TURNED ENGINE OFF. VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN, BUT ACCELERATED AND CRASHED. *AK
WHILE OPENING REAR HATCH DOOR HINGES TORE AWAY FROM DOOR CYLINDER, CAUSING DOOR TO HIT CONSUMER IN THE HEAD. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE UNDER A RECALL AND REPAIRS WOULD BE CHARGED TO CONSUMER. SEEKING HELP IN NHTSA THIS MATTER. *AK
THE TAILGATE LIFT ARM FELL OFF. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
REAR HATCH HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SNAPPED OFF THE WELD BRACKET ,INJURING OWNER . A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT HAS BEEN ISSUED ON MAKE AND MODEL. VEHICLE HAS EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
4-WHEEL DRIVE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL, AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER WHICH RESULTED IN INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
HYDRAULIC LIFT SUPPORT BRACKET ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR HATCHBACK DOOR BROKE, CAUSING DOOR TO DROP DOWN SUDDENLY. NO ONE WAS INJURED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
PURCHASED USED VEHICLE 01/99 FROM FORD DEALERSHIP. WITHIN WEEKS OF PURCHASE, HEARD RATTLING FROM REAR HATCH. UPON INSPECTION, DISCOVERED LIFT BRACKET PULLING AWAY FROM LIFTGATE. RESEARCHED AND FOUND SAFETY CAMPAIGN #95I007000, HOWEVER, FORD APPARENTLY ONLY COVERED REPAIRS THROUGH 60K MILES. (TH...
WHILE DRIVING BACKWARDS SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. COULD NOT FIND FLAME. WENT OUT BY ITSELF. DEALER CONTACTED AND WAS NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. IN THE PROCESS OF DOING THAT WE DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE OUTER LOCK NUT AND INNER LOCK NUT WERE SO LOOSE THEY WERE REMOVED BY HAND WITHOUT THE NEED OF A SOCKET. NO PRIOR SERVICE HAD BEEN DONE TO THE WHEEL / HUB ASSEMBLIES.
ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORT AND BURNING. MJS
THIS IS THE SECOND INSTANCE OF A "FIRE" IN THE HEATER/AIRCONDITIONER DUCTS. *AK
PARKING BRAKE GOES TO FLOOR WHEN PUSHING PEDAL. THEN I RELEASE IT, AND REAPPLIED IT UNTIL IT WORKS. BUT IT HAS DISENGAGED BY ITSELF MANY TIMES NOW, SO I DON'T TRUST IT ANYMORE. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A DEFECT THAT FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT, AND HAS RELEASED A FIX, BUT THE DEALER ACTED LIKE THEY KNEW N...
THE CONSUMER SET CRUISE CONTROL AT 60 MPH AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. CONSUMER HAD TO SLAM ON THE GAS PEDAL IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. *AK
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING, INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE ACCELERATING WITHOUT CAUSE. CONSUMER HA CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED WHICH STOPPED VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. PART IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WOULD BE DONE UNLESS COST GOES...
LEAVES/PINE NEEDLES/DUST, ETC. COLLECTS IN AIR INTAKE; RESISTOR ON BLOWER MOTOR IGNITES MATERIAL. WHEN MATERIAL REACHES HIGH ENOUGH TO CONTACT RESISTOR. NO WAY FOR AVERAGE CONSUMER TO CLEAN OUT MATERIAL. DEALER IN HOUSTON HAD TO REMOVE PARTS, INCLUDING A METAL COWLING TO CLEAN OUT MATERIAL. HEAVY...
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK THREE TIMES WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL.
SMOKE AND ODOR FROM THE HEATER SYSTEM. SMELLS LIKE BURNING LEAVES. *AK
THE GAS CYLINDER ATTACHMENT BRACKETS PULLED AWAY FROM THE TOP OF THE LIFTGATE. NEITHER DEALER(HUB CITY FORD, CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA OR FORD MOTOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM.
TRANSMISSION ONLY ENGAGES IN PARK AND REVERSE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPLACE CONVERTER RESULTED IN COMPLET TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION IS BEING REPLACED. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURE DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM WITH THE EXPLORER. *AK
VEHICLE EMITS SMELL/SMOKE IN VENTILATION SYSTEM UPON START UP OF VEHICLE.
I HAD THE HEATER/DEFROSTER ON WHEN I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THEN SMOKE POURED OUT OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM INTO THE CAR. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE CAR AND ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOWS. I SAW A GAS STATION SO I STARTED UP THE CAR AND PULLED INTO THE GAS STATION. I T...
THE FEMALE SIDE OF THE MIDDLE REAR SEATBELT FAILED UNDER THE 5/50,000 RESTRAINT WARRANTY. SEAT BELT HAS BEEN ON BACK ORDER FROM ASHLEY FORD IN NEW BEDFORD, MA AND UPGRADED TO VEHICLE INOPERATIVE ORDER STATUS SINCE 9/9/98. PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. HAVE TO USE REAR SEAT AND CAN NOT BUCKLE CHILD IN...
WHILE PARKING IN DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HAS NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML
WHILE PARKING IN DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HAS NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML
DEBRIS HAS BEEN SUCKED INTO THE AIR CHAMBER BY THE HEATER/ AIR CONDITIONER. BECAUSE THE FAN MOTOR SPEED IS CHANGED BY VARIOUS SIZED RESISTORS IN THIS CHAMBER, WHEN THE FAN OPERATED AT LOW SPEED, IT HEATED THE RESISTORS AND CAUGHT THE DEBRIS ON FIRE, WITH SMOKE POURING OUT OF THE VENTS, NEARLY BLINDI...
BURNING LEAF SMELL AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF ALL OF THE DASH VENTS
FAN/HEATER WHEN USED ON PANEL, SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING IS BURNING, IF USED AS DEFROST OR FLOOR I DON'T NOTICE THE SMELL AS MUCH. ONCE THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE VENTS, WE TURNED IT OFF AND IT STOPPED. A MECHANIC CHECKED IT FOR US AND COULDN'T FIND ANY SMOKE. IT HASN'T SMOKED SINCE THEN, BUT ...
ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FEB 9,15,19,26 1999 THE FORD EXPLORER ACCELERATOR ENGAGED ITSELF, 3 TIMES WHILE COMMUTING ON ROAD APPROX. 30 MILES PER HOUR. EACH TIME THE RPM WAS OVER 4. QUICK ACTION BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH HALTED THE ACCELERATION, WHICH WAS A POTENTIAL FOR DISASTER. THE 4TH...
WHEN VENTILATION BLOWER/FAN IS TURNED ON, IT STARTS SMOKING AND FAN CANNOT BE OPERATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ARE NOT AWARE OF AN INVESTIGATION THAT WAS BROADCASTED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL DETECTED WHEN AC/HEATER ON; TOOK CAR IN FOR SERVICING. DEALER FOUND NOTHING. CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR COMING FROM VENTS. IT SMELLS EXACTLY LIKE A WIRE SMELLS WHEN IT BURNS AND THEN SHORTS OUT.
THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS LEAVES IN THE BLOWER. THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE APART THE DASH AND CHARGE ME. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE AGAINST THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER FOR THIS SAFETY HAZARD. I FEAR THE VEHICLE WILL IGNITE BECAUSE THE SMOKE IS VERY HEAVY AND BILLOWING OUT FROM THE INTERIOR VENTS AND EX...
THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS LEAVES IN THE BLOWER. THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE APART THE DASH AND CHARGE ME. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE AGAINST THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER FOR THIS SAFETY HAZARD. I FEAR THE VEHICLE WILL IGNITE BECAUSE THE SMOKE IS VERY HEAVY AND BILLOWING OUT FROM THE INTERIOR VENTS AND EX...
THE FLOORMAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CAN EASILY SLIP IN FRONT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND RESULT IN FULL THROTTLE. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO CRASH AND ENDED UP SLIPPING THE IGNITION INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUTTING OF ENGINE IN TRAFFIC. IT STILL HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY, BUT I KNOW ...
SMOKE IN A/C VENTS REPORTED TO FORD IN 1996 - MECHANIC WROTE THAT "THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN FIRE"
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAD MINOR WARPAGE AT 10,000 MILES AND WERE SERVICED BY FORD, THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES. THE FRONT PADS WERE REPLACED WITH CARBON/METALLIC TYPE. UPON BRAKEING DOWN A 1000 FOOT HIGH HILL ,THE BRAKES GOT HOT, BUT WORKED OK FOR TWO DAYS. AFTER THIRD NIGHT ...
ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON DUE TO FAULTY PROCESSOR.
NO SUMMARY FOR THIS VEHICLE.
WELDS THAT SECURE HATCHBACK TRUNK CYLINDERS BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO REMAIN IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. *AK.ET.
HYDRAULIC ARMS ON THE HATCHBACK BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO REMAIN IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE GAS CYLINDER ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE LIFTGATE HAS PULLED AWAY FROM THE METAL. THE REMAINING BRACKET WILL NOT SUPPORT THE REAR DOOR. SAFETY CAMPAIGN 95I007000. CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER AND FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, BOTH SAYING THAT PROBLEM IS ONLY COVERED IF VEHICLE HAS LESS THA...
STARTED VEHICLE ON COLD DAY; WHEN I STEPPED ON BRAKE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED; SAME THING HAPPENED ONCE IN GEAR; TOOK TO DEALER - DEALER EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEM - SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE; DEALER TESTED VEHICLE - REPLACED CONTROL MODULE (ESP PART NUMBER 12A650 PROCESSOR ASSY A...
REAR LIFTGATE BRACKET HAS PULLED AWAY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE LIFTGATE. FORD RECOGNIZES THIS MALFUNCTION AS DEFECTICT, AND EXTENDED THE WARRANTY, HOWEVER, THE LIFTGATE ON THIS VEHICLE BROKE AFTER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. OWNER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR COST OF REPAIR. *AK *ML
DRIVER'S SEAT AND TRACK ASSEMBLY LEFT AND RIGHT BROKE AT THE POINT WHERE THEY ARE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT, METAL PIECE BROKE OFF. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS PARTS AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SHAFT BROKE, ALL STEERING LOST, CAUSE ACCIDENT, LOW SPEED FEW OBSTACLES AVOIDED SERIOUS DAMAGE & INJURY - FORD MOTOR COMPANY NO HELP!
DEFECTIVE WELD FAILED ON LEFT HYDROLIC PROP THAT HOLDS UP TAILGATE & FELL OFF CAR. RIGHT SIDE IS LOOSE. DOOR WILL NOT SHUT SECURELY UNTIL FIXED, COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED IF RT SIDE HAD FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY. DEALER CLAIMED TO HAVE RE-WELDED ABOUT
RECALL 96V024001/96S35; BRAKE BOOSTER STUDS HAVE FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER WILL START THE VEHICLE BACK UP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME VEHICLE HAS SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *AK
TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.
HEAT SHIELDS HAVE SEPARATED FROM ALL EXHAUST COMPONENTS CAUSING VIBRATION.
THIS IS THE SECOND EXPLORER I OWN AND BOTH HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE RIGHT SIDE THE OTHER CAR HAD LESS MILEAGE BUT EXACT SAME PROBLEM. LEFT SIDE ON BOTH SIDES SEEM TO BE FINE. WHY IS THIS? ITS EITHER BUSHING OR MOTOR MOUNT PROBLEM.
3 SPOT WELDS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE VEHICLE AND ATTACHED TO HYDRAULIC LIFTERS HAVE BROKEN, ALMOST FALLING ON TOP OF CONSUMER, COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. FORD DID NOT PROVIDE ANY HELP WITH COST OF REPAIR. *AK
BRACKETS ON THE HATCHBACK HAVE BROKEN AWAY FROM THE WELDING, CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TOREMAIN SECUR E IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY FROM THE TIRE, AND THE TIRE CAME COMPLETELY OFF. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK THE TREAD FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO TRAVEL OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASH, TWO PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT, NO SPECIFIC TIRE...
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END SUSPENSION, WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60MPH THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK *ET
DP98001, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES HEAVY LATERAL VIBRATION WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED ALIGNMENT, TIRES, ETC. PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX P235/75R15 TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF AND WRAPED AROUND THE BRAKE LINE.
EXPLORER ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER COMBINATION OF 1) DRIVING ON HIGHWAY FOR APPROX. 1 HR AND 2) HAVE TO CLIMB A LARGE HILL...APPROX. 5 MILES AT 60 MPH. TRUCK STUTTERS AND BUCKS WHILE CRUISING AT 55-66MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENS. TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED APPROX. 10 TIMES. I HAVE ALL DOCUMENTATION FOR TRY...
HESITATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. STALL/ROUGH IDLE AT STAND STILL. DEALERSHIP CANT ISOLATE PROBLEM...DUNLAP FORD IN BELLEFONTE PA. AREA SERVICE REP FOR FORD SAID HE WOULD BE WILLING TO GIVE ME A REBATE ON NEW... I DONT WANT NEW. I JUST WANT TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE WELL DOCUMENTED HISTORY.
NO SUMMARY PROVIDER BY CONSUMER.
VEHICLE HAS SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 62PMH TO 70MPH PURCHASED 12/6/93, FIRST REPORTED 12/21/93, AGAIN 1/17/93 AND 12/94. NOTHING EVER DONE, SAID PROBABLY TIRES. WE WAITED, THINKING WHEN THE TIRES WERE REPLACED IT WOULD BE OK. NOW WE REPLACED TIRES, AND VIBRATION IS WORSE! IT WAS ...
RIGHT TRAILER WHEEL DTEACHED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING WHEEL AND AXLE DAMAGE TO TRAILER.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
REAR LIFTGATE CYLINDER BRACKET RIPPED OFF VEHICLE HITTING CONSUMER, RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO TIME.
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BROKE FROM THE WELD AREA; CAUSING THE HATCHBACK DOOR TO FALL UPON THE HEAD OF CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE 60,000/ 6 YEARS WARRANTY. *AK
RUBBER PLUG FORD USES IN MANUFACTURING BLEW OUT OF TRANSMISSION WHICH ALLOWED FLUID TO BLOW OUT AND THIS CAUSED TRANSMISSON TO LOCK UP.
BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
THE SHOCKS THAT HOLD THE TAILGATE UP HAVE FAILED AND BROKEN AWAY FROM THERE WELDS. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND THEY INFORMED US OF A RECALL THAT HAD STARTED AND ENDED IN 96. I CANT BELIEVE HOW FORD IS HANDELING THIS. I HAVE READ OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME NATURE ON THIS WEB SITE AND IT IS OBVIOUS ...
CONSUMER DROVE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES BEFORE TURNING THE DEFROSTER ON, WITHIN 15 SECONDS HE BEGAN TO SMELL BURNING ODOR, SMELL LIKE LEAVES. CONSUMER SWITCHED THE ENGINE OFF AND SAT AND WATCHED, NEVER SAW ANY SMOKE. WHEN THE SMELL GOT DOWN APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES LATER HE BEGAN TO DRIVE AGAIN, T...
WHEN RAISING THE HATCHBACK THE TAILGATE LIFTER BROKE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS PUTTING A SUITCASE IN THE VEHICLE AND THE BRACKET BROKE. THE SPOT WELD ON THE LEFT BRACKET HAD BROKEN LOOSE AND THE LIFT STRUT WAS JAMMING AGAINST THE TOP OF THE GATE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND FOUND THAT THERE HAD ...
LEAVES ACCUMULATED IN HEATER BLOWER ASSEMBLY. APRIL 1994 WE PAID $92 TO HAVE LEAVES REMOVED FROM SYSTEM AFTER WE SMELLED BURNING LEAVES AND BLOWER MOTOR WAS NOISY. IN NOVEMBER 1996 WE PAID $52 TO HAVE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR REPLACED AFTER IT BURNED UP, FILLING CAR WITH SMOKE BUT NO FLAMES OBSERVED....
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, NOTICED A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM WITH BRAKE LIGHTS ON. CONSUMER PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
LUGS: NUTS:BOLTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING FRONT WHEEL TO SEPARATE AT 55-60MPH; HEARD A NOISE, LIKE CRUNCHING, PRIOR TO SEPARATION. SAW WHEEL ROLLING. VEHICLE COLLAPSED. BRAKED TO STOP VEHICLE. TOWED TO MECHANIC. INSURANCE ADJUSTER WILL BE CHECKING VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, NUMEROUS TIMES ENGINE WOULF QUIT RUNNING AND VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP RELAY SWITCH, AND VEHICLE WORKS FINE.
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, NUMEROUS TIMES ENGINE WOULF QUIT RUNNING AND VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP RELAY SWITCH, AND VEHICLE WORKS FINE.
TRANSMISSION STOPPED OPERATING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER SHOP AND REPAIR WAS MADE,COST WENT TO THE CONSUMER. *AK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. *YD
TRANSMISSION STOPPED OPERATING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER SHOP AND REPAIR WAS MADE,COST WENT TO THE CONSUMER. *AK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. *YD
REAR HATCH BACK DOOR FELL ON HUSBAND, INJURING HIS ARM. *AK
REAR DOOR LIFTGATE BRACKET FAILED.
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK
THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM THE REAR DOOR JUST AS THE OWNER WAS LIFTING THE DOOR OVERHEAD. THE DOOR CAME DOWN QUICKLY ON HER BACK, CAUSING SOME PAIN AND INJURY.
REAR LIFT GATE SPRING ANCHOR BRACKET FAILS TO CLOSE LIFT GATE AND FALLS THE GATE FALLS ON PERSONS LOADING OR UNLOADING THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM TO REPAIR BROKEN BRACKETS WAS CONDUCTED BY FORD, BUT OWNERS BRACKET WAS NOT BROKEN DURING THE REPLACEMENT PERIOD.
VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN IT REACHES 60 MPH OR MORE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE ONLY IF CHARGES ARE PICKED UP BY CONSUMER.
BRAKES ROTORS, CALIPERS, SEALS ALSO THE RADIO WILL SAY ERROR AND SHUT OFF , YOU HAVE TO PULL THE FUSE AND REINSERT IT FOR IT TO WORK. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEP COMING ON WHEN WE WENT ON VACATION. POSSIBLE EMISSION CONTROL PROBLEM
BRAKES ROTORS, CALIPERS, SEALS ALSO THE RADIO WILL SAY ERROR AND SHUT OFF , YOU HAVE TO PULL THE FUSE AND REINSERT IT FOR IT TO WORK. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEP COMING ON WHEN WE WENT ON VACATION. POSSIBLE EMISSION CONTROL PROBLEM
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH, THE CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE, AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO A COMPLETE STOP AND CUT OFF THE VEHICLE. CONTACT DEALER, THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK
BOTH REAR INSIDE DOOR LATCHES FAILED.
DOOR SLAMMED, WEDGING CYLINDER BETWEEN DOOR/BODY, BENDING DOOR ASSEMBLY. QCAW
PISTON THAT SUPPORTS THE TAILGATE DETACHED FROM BODYWORK.
BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE LIFTGATE BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME ON THE RIGHT SIDE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
RADIO FAILED CONSTANTLY. ALSO BATTERY REPLACED
RADIO FAILED CONSTANTLY. ALSO BATTERY REPLACED
RECALL 95I007; THE REAR LIFTGATE CYLINDERS BROKE OFF AND FELL ON THE OCCUPANT, CAUSING INJURIES TO OCCUPANT. DEALER STATED THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN THE RECALL. *AK
PARKING BRAKE RELEASES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
EMERGENCY BRAKE MALFUNCTION.
EGR SENSOR/HOSE FAILED.
HEAD GASKET FAILED.
HEAD GASKET FAILED.
CUSTOMER STATES NOISE COME FROM STEERING.
SHIFTING OR MOVING UNDER CAR WHEN BRAKING.
CUSTOMER STATES CLUNKS UNDER CAR WHEN SHIFTING.
CUSTOMER STATES HEAT COMING OUT OF VENTS WHILE CAR IS TURNED OFF.
BRAKE LIGHT FLASHING ON INTERMITTENTLY.
TRANSFER CASE FAILED.
CHECK NOISES IN REAR SPRINGS.
CHECK NOISES IN REAR SPRINGS.
EGR SENSOR/HOSE FAILED.
EGR SENSOR/HOSE FAILED.
RADIUS ARM FAILED.
BRAKES MAKE GRINDING NOISE.
FUEL PUMP FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
FUEL PUMP FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE GAS CYLINDER ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE LIFTGATE IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE METAL. THE DEALER WILL NOT CORRECT FREE OF CHARGE. SAFETY CAMPAIGN SUBJECT INFLUNCED BY ODI. *AK
RECALL 95I-007.000. STRUCTURE HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER; WHILE LIFTING THE DOOR TO OPEN ALMOST UP, THE SUPPORT CYLINDER SNAPPED AND BROKE. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE VIN# DOES NOT COMPLY TO RECALL. *AK
VEHICLE VIBRATES FROM BENEATH.
WHILE DRIVING REARVIEW MIRROR WILL FALL OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS REAPPLIED GLUE TWICE, DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. CONSUMER REPORTED ALL THREE INCIDENCES TO DEALER. *AK *TT
RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD IN REFERENCE TO A POTENTIAL FAILURE OF THE BRACKET THAT RETAINS THE REAR LEFT GATE PISTON MECHANISM. FORD INFORMED ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS BEYOND THE MILEAGE LIMIT FOR THIS REPAIR.
UPPER BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE REAR LILFTGATE STRUT BROKE OFF, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VIN. (QCAW)
RIGHT STRUT ASSEMBLY FAILED ALLOWING THE REAR DOOR TO FALL ONTO MY BACK.
4-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATES IN 2-WHEEL DRIVE. GOING AROUND CORNER IN 2-WHEEL DRIVE, AUTOMATIC HUB ENGAGES & STARTS TO DRAG. ACTS LIKE BRAKE LOCKUP. NEARLY CAUSED VEHICLE TO BE OUT OF CONTROL. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED PROBLEM IS KNOWN.*AK CONSUMER STATES WITHOUT WARNING, EITHER AUTOMATIC FRONT HUB WILL...
BRAKE LINES FAILED FROM RUST AND CORROSION.
OXYGEN SENSORS FAILED. (QCAW)
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE THROTTLE STUCK AND WOULD NOT DECREASE SPEED WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.*AK
REAR LIFTGATE HINGE TORE OFF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE DOOR TO FALL ON AN ADULT'S BACK.
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND THE REAR LEFT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT UNLATCH, CAUSING THE SEATBELT TO BE INOPERATIVE IN WHICH IT WONT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
WHILE HUSBAND, WIFE AND CHILD WERE SITTING IN THE BACK OF THE EXPLORER WITH THE LIFTGATE UP, THE LIFTGATE CAME CRUSHING DOWN. HUSBAND AND WIFE WERE ABLE TO CATCH THE LIFTGATE BEFORE ANYONE WAS INJURED. THE LIFTGATE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
APPLIED THE BRAKES AT THE SPEED OF 35 MPH TO AVOID A RUT ON THE ROAD, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND SKIDDED UP THE ROAD. ENDED UP UPSIDE DOWN IN A DITCH. *AK
HYDRAULIC HATCHBACK FAILED, CAUSING TRUNK LID TO STRIKE CONSUMER. *AK
OPENED THE HATCHBACK OF THE TRUCK AND THE SHOCK ABSORBER BROKE AND THE HATCHBACK FELL DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
BRAKE SWITCH ON THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.
NOISE HEARD IN FRONT END DUE TO FAILURE OF THE U-JOINTS AND BALL JOINTS.
NOISE HEARD IN FRONT END DUE TO FAILURE OF THE U-JOINTS AND BALL JOINTS.
LIFTGATE CYLINDER SEPARATED. WELDS THAT HOLD THE DOOR OPEN FAILED/BROKE. NO INJURIES.*AK
WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO DETERMINE A CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *A
THE RADIUS ARM BUSINGS DO NOT LAST DUE TO THEIR COMPOSITION AND THE POSITIONING NEAR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE.
97V083000. WHILE WIFE WASA DRIVING CAR, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE MIRROR. THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR BURST INTO FLAMES. A STATE TROOPER CAME TO HELP THE DRIVER. APPARENTLY HE HAD THE SAME VEHICLE, AND WAS AWARE OF A RECALL. FORD WAS CONTACTED. SINCE THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD LOOKED AT THE CAR AFTER...
TIRES ON THE FRONT END CANNOT STAY BALANCED, THE VEHICLE HAS HAD NEW TIRES AND FRONT BALANCING. AS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TSB ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM (TSB 96-4-15, TSB 96-4-16, TSB 96-4-17). FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
EA96012, THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING NO BRAKING ABILITY AND PEDAL NOT DEPRESSING AT ALL. THE OCCUPANT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKING HARD THE VEHICLE TENDS TO GO TO THE RIGHT SIDE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *...
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH THE DRIVER STARTED COUGHING & LOST VISIBILITY. DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES & REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH THE DRIVER STARTED COUGHING & LOST VISIBILITY. DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES & REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
THE UPPER SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE RIGHT HAND GAS STRUT RIPPED OUT OF TAILGATE FRAME, TORE THE METAL. WHEN DEALER WAS CONTACTED, VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. CONSUMER PAID FOR REPAIR, OTHER INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM QUOTED A FORD REPRESENTATIVE. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTREME VIBRATION THAT STARTS AT AROUND 50 MPH, AND QUITS AT ABOUT 65 MPH. IN ADDITION, WHEN DRIVING FASTER THAN 65 MPH AND HITTING A BUMP THE VIBRATION STARTS BACK UP AND CONTINUES. FORD KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM EARLIER, AND ISSUED A TECHICAL BULLETIN 96-4-15 IN FEBRUARY 1996.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED IN 1995, BRAKE PADS REPLACED AGAIN IN 1997, AND THE ROTORS WERE JUST REPLACED DUE TO CRACKS IN BOTH OF THEM.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED IN 1995, BRAKE PADS REPLACED AGAIN IN 1997, AND THE ROTORS WERE JUST REPLACED DUE TO CRACKS IN BOTH OF THEM.
LIFTGATE BRACKET CAME COMPLETELY OFF, CAUSING THE THE LIFTGATE TO CRASH ON TOP OF CONSUMER, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SEVERE VIBRATION.
THE WELDS WHICH HOLD THE LIFTGATE BRACKETS TOGETHER ARE COMING APART, CAUSING THE LIFTGATE TO COME DOWN VERY RAPIDLY. *AK
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE, CANNOT PROPERLY SHIFT FROM 4 WHEEL DRIVE TO 2 WHEEL DRIVE WHEN IT'S NEEDED. VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOT OF NOISE. SOUNDS LIKE BEARINGS ROLLING AROUND LOOSE INSIDE. *AK
HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (95I-007.000). *AK
REAR HATCHBACK SUPPORT ROD DISCONNECTED. *AK
WHEN OPENNING THE HATCH DOOR ,THE PISTON ON THE RIGHT SIDE SEPARATED FROM THE WELD. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE PROLBEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.
DRIVER'S DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY UNLESS DRIVER SLAMS IT, USING EXCESSIVE FORCE WITH AN UPWARD MOVEMENT. ALSO UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR BY USING KEY FROM THE OUTSIDE.
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
ENGINE FAILURE.
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS, CAUSING VIBRATION. FORD REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *AK
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS/PADS AND ROTORS. *AK
CALIPERS STICK CAUSING DAMAGE TO ROTORS AND PADS.
WHILE LIFTING UP THE TAILGATE, THE WELD BROKE FREE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. OWNER DID NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (95I-007). *AK
BRACKETS THAT HOLD THE LIFT GATE OPEN BROKE, RECALL ON COMPONENTS HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON WHEN TOWING OR DRIVING IN MOUNTAINS AND HILLS.
DESIGN OF THE HEATER FAN/UNIT ALLOWS LEAVES TO ENTER AND CATCH FIRE.
ODOMETER FAILED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE READING AND JUMPED BACK AND FORTH WITH A 15 MILE DIFFERENCE.
ABS SENSOR FAILURE.
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEATER ON, BLACK, ACRID, CHOKING SMOKE FILLED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SO BADLY THE DRIVER COULD NOT SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD.
LEAVES WERE CAUGHT IN THE HEATER VENT, AND THE LEAVES CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING SMOKE TO COME THROUGH THE HEATER VENTS. DEALER CLEANED VENTS OUT. *AK
ELECTRICAL DASH CONTROLS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.
THE BRACKET ALONG WITH THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BROKE.(A PART OF THE LIFTGATE)
LIFT GATE BRACKET BROKE OFF.
LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF OF VEHICLE.
BRAKES LOCKED UP.
FRONT END VIBRATES.
REAR HATCH PNEUMATIC LIFT BRACKET BROKE LOOSE, CAUSING DOOR TO SLAM DOWN. *AK
AT 60 TO 70 MPH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A BAD VIBRATION, DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS, THAT AFFECTS STEERING AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED.
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES. WHILE APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON ICE OR WET LIKE PAVEMENT VEHICLE GOES INTO A SKID. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE GAS ASSIST CYLINDER FAILED.
THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE GAS ASSIST CYLINDER, LEFT SIDE, INSIDE THE REAR LIFTGATE FAILED.
WHILE DRIVING 50-55MPH THE HOOD FLEW UP ON THE TRUCK. WHEN THE HOOD FLEW UP , THE HOOD CAME BACK AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND IT CRACKED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE HOOD LATCH. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN SHE WENT TO SIT IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT THE SEATBACK SEPARATED FROM THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. *AK
REAR WINDOW GLASS CRYSTALLIZED. *AK
BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE STEERNG BOX TO THE FRAME BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
GAS GAUGE FAILURE. *AK
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING DUE TO FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE BODY AND CABLE.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING DUE TO FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE BODY AND CABLE.
THE ABS SYSTEM DOESN'T OPERATE PROPERLY, THE WHEELS LOCK UP,ESPECIALLY DURING WET ROAD CONDITIONS. *AK
WHEN PASSING ON A PAVEMENT IMPERFECTION, THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE COLLAPSED AND TIRE FLEW OVER THE CARS. NO ONE WAS HIT. *AK
ON HIGHWAY, AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, WHEN PASSING ON A PAVEMENT IMPERFECTION, THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE WHEEL COLLASPED AND THE WHEEL FLEW OVER OTHER VEHICLE, LUCKELY, HITTING NO ONE.
THE FITTING THAT HOLDS THE LIFTGATE OF THE VEHICLE HAD FELL IN ON BOTH SIDES LEFT AND RIGHT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHOP. THE CONSUMER HAD THE SAME VEHICLE 1992, AND THE DEALER IS FIXING IT *AK
SPEEDOMETER FAILS WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHER SPEEDS.
HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (95I007000). HAD CALLED THE DEALER TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THAT THEY REFUSED THE RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
DESIGN ERROR, DEFECT IN SUPPORT MECHANISM IN REAR DOOR, THE BRACKET RIPPED FROM DOOR, STRESS WILL CAUSE FAILUR. DOOR WILL COME CRASHING DOWN. DEALER IS AWARE OF DEFECT. HAS A NEW DESIGNED REPLACEMENT BRACKET TO INSTALL. *AK
ABS BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
WHILE UNLOADING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE THE HATCH FELL ON THE OWNER'S HEAD . THE OWNER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE TO INSPECT THE HATCHBACK FOR DEFECTS. AT THE TIME OF NOTICE THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE CYLINDER WAS WEAK AND OR DEFECTIVE. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ...
DRIVING VEHICLE WITH WINDOWS & SUN ROOF CLOSED. HEARD A LOUD BOOM GLASS SHATTERED FROM ABOVE & INTO VEHICLE & TOWARDS THE REAR. NOTHING HIT SUN ROOF TO BREAK IT. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK
DEFECT IN POWER MIRRORS, DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE UNDER RECALL, BECAUSE WORK IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY.
RECALL REPAIR WORK DENIED ON VEHICLE DUE TO DEALERSHIP POLICY.
CONSUMER WENT TO START VEHICLE. NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH, MAKING LOUD NOISE, KEPT CUTTING OFF ABOUT 5 TIMES. NOTICED GAS WAS ALL OVER ENGINE AND MUFFLER. MECHANIC SAID VAVLES STAYED OPEN WHICH CAUSED THE GAS TO FLOW IN ENGINE AND POWER BRAKES WHICH BECAME DEFECTIVE DUE TO GAS LEAK. THI...
REAR LIFTGATE BRACKET FAILURE. *AK
RECALL 95I007000, DEALER REFUSES TO FIX RECALL BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS TOO MUCH MILEAGE. *AK
5-SPEED TRANSMISSION IS MANUFACTURED WITH RUBBER PLUGS WHICH IN TIME DRY OUT AND ALLOW FLUID TO ESCAPE. THE FLUIT GETS BLOWN OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION WHEN ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CAUSING THE FIFTH GEAR TO OVERHEAT AND SEIZE. *AK
RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK LINKAGE FAILED. MJS
REAR HATCHBACK CYLINDER WELD SNAPPED. MJS
FRONT BUSHINGS WORN OUT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. MJS
EXHAUST PIPE LEADING TO MUFFLER FAILED. NLM
THE BRAKES SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AT 48MILES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED CALIPERS/PADS/ROTORS AND SEALS. *AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING RIGHT REAR TIRE TO LOCK, CAR TO SWERVE.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED. ALSO REPLACED MUFFLER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED. ALSO REPLACED MUFFLER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED. ALSO REPLACED MUFFLER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK
AIR-CONDITIONER DOES NOT HAVE A SCREEN, WHICH ALLOWS DEBRIS TO GET INTO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, CATCHES ON FIRE, FORD NOT DEVELOPING PART TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THE WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE GLASS IN THE SUN ROOF SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND BLEW OFF THE VEHICLE ONTO THE HIGHWAY.*AK *JB
WHILE DRIVING REA RWINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, PIECES OF GLASS FELL INTO REAR OF VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. *AK
THE HYDRAULIC THAT OPENS THE TRUNK BROKE OFF AFTER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE. *AK
BRAKE ROTORS ARE CONTINUOUSLY CRACKING.
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 TO 72MPH, THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES DUE TO A PROBELM WITH THE DRIVESHAFT. DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE MOTOR MOUNTS AND STABILIZER BAR. DEALER ALSO WANTS TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT, HOWEVER HE IS WILL NOT GUARANTEE THAT THESE FIXES WILL REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 TO 72MPH, THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES DUE TO A PROBELM WITH THE DRIVESHAFT. DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE MOTOR MOUNTS AND STABILIZER BAR. DEALER ALSO WANTS TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT, HOWEVER HE IS WILL NOT GUARANTEE THAT THESE FIXES WILL REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 TO 72MPH, THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES DUE TO A PROBELM WITH THE DRIVESHAFT. DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE MOTOR MOUNTS AND STABILIZER BAR. DEALER ALSO WANTS TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT, HOWEVER HE IS WILL NOT GUARANTEE THAT THESE FIXES WILL REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC
WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKES FADING. CONSUMER HAS ALSO HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS PROBLEM, EA96-017. *AK
SHORT CIRCUIT IN POWR MIRROR CAUSED FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.
WHEN LIFTING UP THE TAILGATE, THE HYDRAULIC PISTONS ATTACHMENT PULLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON CRUISE CONTROL AND PUTTING FOOT ON THE BRAKES TO DISENGAGE THE SPEED, ONCE TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE RE-ENGAGES AND PICKS UP SPEED. *AK
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V083000). CALLED DEALER & MADE APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE ON DAY OF APPOINTMENT. MECHANIC KEPT VEHICLE FOR 2 1/2 HRS BEFORE INFORMING THE OWNER THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE'S MIRROR SWITCH. *AK *SLC
WENT AROUND A CURVE, APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEN APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR AGAIN AND THE ENGINE IDLED LIKE THE GEAR WAS IN NEUTRAL, SO, THE DRIVER COASTED ABOUT 200 FEET AND THEN STOPPED AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. WENT TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE ENGINE JUST IDLED AND WOULD NOT WORK IN A...
THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ON THE HATCHBACK BROKE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN OUT ON THESE VHEICLES. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH ON VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR OF RECALL AND VEHICLE WAS VANDALIZED. *AK
REPLACED ABS BRAKES FIVE TIMES; ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS SPLIT IN HALF TWICE. *AK
REPLACED ABS BRAKES FIVE TIMES; ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS SPLIT IN HALF TWICE. *AK
OPENED UP THE LIFTGATE AND THE HATCHBACK SUPPORT ROD BROKE LOOSE, LEAVING A 5-INCH ROUND HOLE WHERE THE HACKBACK SUPPORT ROD WAS CONNECTED. *AK *SLC
VEHICLE HAS SEVERE PROBLEMS WITH VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS AND WHILE BRAKING RAPIDLY. THERE IS APPARENTLY A DESIGN DEFECT PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR MODEL AND FORD HAS A CORRECTIVE KIT AVAILABLE TO ATTACH TO THE REAR WHEEL FRAME TO ALLEVIATE THIS PROBLEM.
VEHICLE DIES WHILE IDELING. VEHICLE WILL START UP AFTER SEVERAL TRIES . VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF REPAIRS. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BEGAN TO FAIL OCCASIONALLY.
GAS PEDAL STICKS.
POWER MIRROR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION AND SOMETIMES MUST BE ADJUSTED BY HAND.
STEREO SPEAKER IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OFTEN DOES NOT WORK.
BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING WELL, MAKE NOISE AND PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR.
SCREWS THAT HOLD THE INTERIOR DOOR PANELS TOGETHER BEGAN LOOSENING AND POPPING OUT.
SENSOR UNIT FAILED.
VENTILATION SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE UNIT CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF. WHEN ALL SWITCHES ARE IN THE OFF POSITION, YOU CAN HEAR A HISSING NOISE AND AIR BLOWS OUT OF THE VENTS, EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING.
SUN ROOF SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS UNDER 40 MPH OR ABOVE 50 MILES THE VEHICLE VIBRATES BADLY. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S INSIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
GOIND DOWNHILL 30MPH; ACCELERATOR STUCK; TRIED BRAKING & ABS LOCKED UP. PULLED ON EMERGENCY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN A LITTLE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF & JUMPED OUT. ABS WAS SMOKING. ALL BRAKES BURNED. *AK
GOIND DOWNHILL 30MPH; ACCELERATOR STUCK; TRIED BRAKING & ABS LOCKED UP. PULLED ON EMERGENCY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN A LITTLE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF & JUMPED OUT. ABS WAS SMOKING. ALL BRAKES BURNED. *AK
SEATS FAILED TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT FRONT OCCUPANTS DURING A REAR END COLLISION.
REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SAFETY LOCKS ARE BROKEN. CONSUMER STATES THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE NOR THE OUTSIDE. SAFETY LOCKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *AK
AN ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. *AK
REAR SEATS DO NOT HAVE HEAD RESTS.
SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT SHOW ACCURATE SPEED.
RECALL #97V083000, BEFORE PERFORMING RECALL WORK MIRRORS WERE WORKING. AFTERWARDS MIRRORS DID NOT WORK. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX BECAUSE OF BROKEN HOUSING MOTOR BOX. *AK
WHEN THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED THE VEHICLE ROLLS FREELY, RECALL WORK WAS CORRECTED, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS RECALL #94V169000. *AK
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED OPERATING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD, AND THEN STARTED WORKING AGAIN EIGHT HOURS LATER. *AK
DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO RECTIFY RECALL, STATING THAT SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER EVEN THOUGH IT HAS HER VIN PRINTED ON IT. *AK
THE BOTTOM SEAT FRAME BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO BE RELEASED FROM THE UPRIGHT POSITION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DUE TO METAL FATIGUE IN SEAT FRAME.
BALL JOINTS SEIZE, CAUSING FRONT END TO VEER TO EITHER SIDE.
UNIVERSAL JOINT FAILED.
FIRESTONE RADIAL TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
HYDRAULIC LIFT SUPPORT WHICH SUPPORTS THE DOOR HINGE FELL OFF. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. DEALER'S COMMENTS: NOT WELDED PROPERLY. *AK
THE REAR MIDDLE LAP SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO RETRACTOR . PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
WHILE STARTING VEHICLE AND PUTTING IT INTO GEAR, VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF, CAUSING OWNER TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK
INTERMITTENT SHAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT SIGNAL LIGHTS DO NOT STAY ON DURING TURNS/LANE CHANGES.
GOT IN VEHICLE AT NIGHT, PULLED LIGHT SWITCH; STARTED DRIVING; HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT FOR NO REASON; PLAYED WITH IT AWHILE & EVERY DAY TO TURN ON LIGHT. HIGH BEAMS WORK; HOLDS SWITCH TO KEEP HIGH BEAMS ON; WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER. *AK
LEAVES ARE BEING SUCKED INTO THE OUTSIDE AIR VENT, THEN INTO A OPEN REGISTER IN THE CONDENSER WHERE THE LEAVES BURN.
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, AFTER MAKING SUDDEN STOP , PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH LOSS BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, DRIVING AT SPEED 15MPH. *AK
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65 TO 70 MPH WHEN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL SEPARATED DUE TO FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDING GREASING. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65 TO 70 MPH WHEN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL SEPARATED DUE TO FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDING GREASING. *AK
THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATING BLOWER MOTOR ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE THAT DESTROYED THE VEHICLE.
THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATING BLOWER MOTOR ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE THAT DESTROYED THE VEHICLE.
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A FAULTY BLOWER MOTOR AND THERMAL SWITCH, VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
ADJUSTING THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRRORS WITH POWER SWITCH WHICH STARTED TO SMOKE, CAUSING A FIRE. THEN THE DOOR PANEL MELTED.*AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AND EXPERIENCED VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, PULLED OVER AND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS DEATACHED FROM THE AXLE. *AK
PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY REPLACED.
LIFTGATE STRUT BRACKETS REPLACED.
OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW INOPERATIVE.
COMPUTER MODULE DEFECTIVE.
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
OWNER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE VIBRATES AT SPEEDS UP TO 65 MPH AND THAT IT VIBRATES IN THE FLOOR AREA AND STEERING COLUM AREA. OWNER NOTES THAT IT MAY BE A DESIGN FLAW WITHIN THESE VEHICLES. *AK
AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUB FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ROLL, CAUSING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO BE APPLIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
THE BLOWER MOTOR FAILED, CAUSING SMOKE.
LEAVES ENTER INTO THE VENTILLATION SYSTEM NEAR WINDSHIELD, ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN RESISTOR/BLOWER MOTOR CAUSED FIRE SEVERAL TIMES.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: VEHICLE IN GARAGE FOR A TEST ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. VEHICLE IN PARK POSITION, WENT FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL. WHEN SHIFTED GEAR FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, VEHIICLE TOOK OFF ACROSS FLOOR, PUSHED A TOOL BOX INTO AN EXPLORER BEFORE IT STOPPED. *AK
WHEN BRAKING, CAN FEEL PULSATION THROUGH BRAKE PEDAL, OCCURS ON WET, SLIPPERY OR MUDDY CONDITIONS, LOSS OF ABILITY TO STOP OR CHANGE DIRECTIONS, CAUSED CRASH, HIT ROCK WALL COMING THROUGH UNDERPATH, ACCORDING TO DEALER, BRAKES ARE WORKING NORMAL. *AK
THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE FUSES WENT OUT, THE RADIO WENT OUT, AND THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE REAR HATCH MOUNT BROKE OFF AND AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE.
THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE FUSES WENT OUT, THE RADIO WENT OUT, AND THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE REAR HATCH MOUNT BROKE OFF AND AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE.
THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE FUSES WENT OUT, THE RADIO WENT OUT, AND THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE REAR HATCH MOUNT BROKE OFF AND AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE.
THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE FUSES WENT OUT, THE RADIO WENT OUT, AND THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE REAR HATCH MOUNT BROKE OFF AND AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE.
THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE INTERIOR DAMAGE.THERE IS A PRELIMINARY ELVAULATION ON THIS NOW. *AK
DURING SNOWING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE USING THE DASH MECHANISM. IT DID NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY AND ONLY WORKED IN TWO WHEEL DRIVE; THE LIGHT INDICATED THAT IT WAS IN FOUR WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED WITHIN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO PREVENT INCIDENTS LIKE THIS.
LEFT REAR DOOR HANDLE MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
PARKING BRAKES ARE INADEQUATE, PARKING ON A HILL AND APPLYING BRAKES, THE VEHICLE STARTS SLOWLY ROLLING BACKWARDS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON PARKING BRAKES, BUT THE DEALER SAY THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED IN THE RECALL. *AK
RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK/LATCH BROKE. *AK
PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 95 AND (3) OF (4) BRAND NEW FIRESTONE TIRES HAD DEFECTS, THE BELTS SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES ON 08-07-95, 06-02-96 AND 07-13-96. *AK
BRAKES LOCKED, CAUSING CAR TO SKID.
FIRE IGNITED AROUND DOOR/DASHBOARD/LEFT SIDE OF STEERING WHEEL, VEHICLE PARKED/UNOCCUPIED, ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPT/INSURANCE CO, ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, VEHICLE TOTALED,VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION, NO REPAIRS AS OF YET. *AK
LEFT REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKEN AT PURCASE.
REAR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN.
LEFT REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKEN.
FUEL LEAKED, CAUSING FIRE.
DRIVING VEHICLE AND STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE STALLS, CHECK ENGINE SENSOR CAME OFF AND ON, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION , LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON WET ROAD SURFACE, WENT INTO A DITCH AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. *AK
DRIVING VEHICLE AND STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE STALLS, CHECK ENGINE SENSOR CAME OFF AND ON, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION , LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON WET ROAD SURFACE, WENT INTO A DITCH AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. *AK
RIGHT REAR WHEEL NOISE DUE TO BRAKE LINING/DRUMS.
EMERGENCY BRAKE MISADJUSTED, CAUSING LEVER TO STICK IN THE UP POSITION.
BRAKE ROTOR PROBLEM.
VEHICLE MISALIGNED.
FRONT TIRES CUPPING DUE TO MISALIGNMENT.
BRAKE SHOE REPLACED.
FRONT BRAKES REPLACED.
BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED.
DISC BRAKE HUB REPLACED.
REAR BRAKES REPLACED.
THE REAR HATCH LATCH SUPPORT BROKE OFF, TOOK TO DEALER AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN SERVICE RECALL #95I007000. *AK
CONSUMER GOT INTO VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE AND FELL BACKWARDS, TOOK TO DEALER SAID FRAME WAS BROKEN . *AK
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN WET WEATHER OR AFTER HITTING A BUMP, THE VEHICLE BRAKES LOCK UP. *AK
VEHICLE'S SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AT 55-60MPH, SHOWING AT TIMES 85MPH. THIS IS CAUSING GREAT DIFFICULTY IN DRIVERS SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD IS DEFECTIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATES MANUFACTURER NOT WILLING TO HELP BECAUSE WARRATY HAS EXPIRED, DEALERSHIP NOT WILL TO ASSIT AS WELL.*JB
WAS COMING TO A FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN APPLIED THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP ON ICY ROAD . *AK
VEHICLE VIBRATES.
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAIL TO ADEQUATELY STOP VEHICLE/SLIDES UNDER WET ROAD CONDITIONS.
ENGINE FIRE.
BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, CAUSED THE DOOR TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
EA 96-017, ON TWO OCASSIONS THE ROTORS/ PADS AND CALAIPERS WERE REPLACED . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK PLEASE DESCRIBE .
EA 96-017, ON TWO OCASSIONS THE ROTORS/ PADS AND CALAIPERS WERE REPLACED . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK PLEASE DESCRIBE .
EA 96-017, ON TWO OCASSIONS THE ROTORS/ PADS AND CALAIPERS WERE REPLACED . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK PLEASE DESCRIBE .
WHEN ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE VEERS TO THE SIDE.
WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING. *AK
A BRACKET ATTACHING A GAS ASSIST CYLINDER TO THE LIFTGATE RIPPED AWAY FROM THE LIFTGATE, RECALL NOTICE NOT RECIEVED DUE TO VIN.
FAILURE OF THE ABS BRAKES, THE REAR BRAKES ARE GRABBING, CAUSING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES TO BE REPLACED OFTEN, EA96-017. *AK
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 4X, FOR A BROKEN/DISCONNECTED REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. *AK
THE GAS PEDAL STICKS INTERMITTENTLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND AT ANY TYPE OF APLLICATION, DLR CAN NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK
AIRBAG DIDNOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT COLLISION, VEHICLE HIT RETAINING WALL ON EXPRESSWAY HEAD ON. *AK
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BROKE, SEAT AND TRACK ANCHOR FAILED. *AK
WHILE PARKED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK*JB
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCK UP.
REAR BRAKE LINE HOSE IN CONTACT WITH VENT HOSE FOR REAR AXLE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BY MANUFACTURER, CUT THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
DESIGN DEFECT CAUSES REAR AXLE VENT HOSE TO RUB ON RUBBER BRAKE LINE, ALSO CONTINUOUS UP AND DOWN MOTION OF AXLE CAUSES VENT HOSE TO RUB THROUGH BRAKE HOSE, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
DESIGN DEFECT CAUSES REAR AXLE VENT HOSE TO RUB ON RUBBER BRAKE LINE, ALSO CONTINUOUS UP AND DOWN MOTION OF AXLE CAUSES VENT HOSE TO RUB THROUGH BRAKE HOSE, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/ROLLOVER/INJURY.
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP 4 TIMES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID.
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP.
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
4 WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGES BY ITSELF.
ABS BRAKES DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING, ALSO LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
ANTILOCK BRAKES GRAB ON WET PAVEMENT.
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLY.
EA96-017 ACTIVE, LOCKUP OF REAR ABS BRAKES IN WET WEATHER, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE RIGHT. *AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCK UP.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE WHEELS LOCKED UP. HIT THE BRAKES AND THE CAR DID NOT STOP. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAILS.*AK
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE REAR ABS BRAKES LOCK UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED FIRE UNDERNEATH DRIVER'S POWER SEAT DUE TO SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WIRING HARNESS.*AK
FAILURE OF THE BRAKES, ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, WHEELS LOCKED UP, EA96-017. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS NOT HIS COMPLAINT, HIS COMPLAINT WAS REGARDING A 1988 DODGE CARAVAN BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL CAME LOOSE. *SLC
FAILURE OF THE BRAKES, ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, WHEELS LOCKED UP, EA96-017. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS NOT HIS COMPLAINT, HIS COMPLAINT WAS REGARDING A 1988 DODGE CARAVAN BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL CAME LOOSE. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING WHEELS LOCK UP DURING BRAKING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
WHILE DRIVING WHEELS LOCKUP DURING BRAKING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
IN WET AND DRY WEATHER WHEN HITTING A BUMP THE BRAKES LOCK UP, HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION IN WET CONDITIONS, THE ABS BRAKES LOCK UP AND THE PEDAL VIBRATES.*AK
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, TWICE ON PANIC STOP SITUATIONS, THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP.*AK
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE ABS BRAKES TEND TO LOCK UP. ALSO DURING NORMAL BRAKING, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO SKID.*AK
EXPERIENCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WHEEL LOCK UP. WOULD STEP ON BRAKES AND THEY WOULD LOCK UP AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SLIDE, LEFT FLAT SPOTS ON TIRES.*AK
WHILE DRIVING THE REAR WHEEL BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE VEHICLE BRAKES LOCK UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED GRINDING NOISE, METAL TO METAL SOUND, CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO PADS AND WARPING OF ROTORS.
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED GRINDING NOISE, METAL TO METAL SOUND, CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO PADS AND WARPING OF ROTORS.
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE, WHEN DURING PANIC STOP ON DRY SURFACE, AT APPROX. 45MOH WHEELS LOCKED UP.**AK
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY RING AND PINION FAILED DUE TO FACTORY MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT.
WHEELS LOCK UP WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES DURING SNOWY/ICY WEATHER, CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS.*AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCK UP.
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PUT ON ABS BRAKES AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. EXPLIAN IN MORE DETAIL.*AK
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, AT SPEEDS BELOW 40 MPH, AN DRY PAVEMENT AND PANIC STOP SITUATIONS THE ABS LOCKS UP.*AK
DURING HARD BRAKING EFFORTS WHEELS LOCKUP AND NO RESPONSE FROM THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM.*AK
WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKES QUICKLY THEY STARTED SHAKING AND MAKING A SQUEELING SOUND. VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ABS. HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE ROTORS.*AK
WHILE SLOWING DOWN, LIGHTLY APPLIED ABS BRAKES, WHEELS LOCKED UP; WET SURFACE, SUBSEQUENTLY UNLOCKED ON ITS OWN, NO WARNING.*AK
#EA96-017, WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THEY LOCK MOSTLY IN RAINY AND DRY WEATHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
ABS: NORMALLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE'S A SLOW BRAKING EFFECT, OCCASIONALLY, BRAKES LOCK UP WITHOUT WARNING ON DRY SURFACE.*AK
TRANSMISSION HAS DIFFICULTY PUTTING INTO GEAR, WHEN FINALLY ENGAGED IN PARK WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON VEHICLE JUMPED INTO REVERSE DRAGGING CONSUMER RESULTING IN ACCIDENT AND INJURY.
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT.
AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN THE MOTOR OF THE POWER, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN THE MOTOR OF THE POWER, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND IN A TIMELY MANNER ON WET/SNOWY ROADS, RESULTING IN TWO ACCIDENTS.
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT FEELS LIKE IT NOT GOING TO STOP . PLEASE DESCRIBE .AK
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT FEELS LIKE IT NOT GOING TO STOP . PLEASE DESCRIBE .AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED ON WET PAVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUDDER. *SD
WHILE DRIVING ON WET/ DRY SURFACES FROM 10 MPH TO 40 MPH, THE (ABS) BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN THEY ARE APPLIED. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS*AK
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE REAR ABS BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID.*AK
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE REAR ABS BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID.*AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCK UP. *SD
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. *SD
ANTILOCK BRAKES CAUSE ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK UP WHEN FIRST APPLIED/DURING WET WEATHER. *DH
ENGINE FIRE. *DH
WHILE DRIVING FRONT LEFT WHEEL LOCKED UP AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL. *AK
WHILE DRIVING FRONT LEFT WHEEL LOCKED UP AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL. *AK
HANDLE ON DRIVER'S DOOR CRACKED.
VENT SLATS FELL OFF.
DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL/DOOR REFLECTORS/DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF.
PROTECTIVE PLASTIC OVER SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER FELL OFF.
REARVIEW MIRROR FAILED TO STAY ATTACHED TO THE WINDOW. *AK
DURING INCLIAMTE WEATHER BRAKES CHATTER AND SLIGHTLY SKID
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE ROLLOVER/INJURY. *DH
LEFT FRONT ANTILOCK BRAKE LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DH
REAR HATCH DOOR SUPPORT FAILURE, THE DOOR HINGE HATCH SUPPORT BROKE PE95-32C. *AK *JB
PE96-016 ABS BRAKE LOCKUP; BRAKES LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO REASON. DEALERSHIP ALSO UNABLE TO DETERMINE CLUNKING SOUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
DRIVER TIRE ROD BROKE WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
ABS; ON AN INTERMITENT BASIS BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT STOP VECHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILED, NO ONE WAS INJURED. *AK
ABS SENSOR LOCKED ON THE ROUTE, RESULTING IN SKIDDING. *AK
VEHICLE'S FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP WHILE BRAKING CAR HAS ABS. *AK
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DURING EMERGENCY STOPPING, REAR BRAKES LOCKUP. *AK
WHEEL LOCKUP WITH ABS, ABS LOCKS DURING BRAKING, PARTICULARLY ON WET SURFACES. *AK
DURING EMERGENCY STOPPING ABS BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKUP, RESULTING IN SKIDDING. *AK
ABRUPTLY APPLIED BRAKES, VEHICLE SLID, NO RESPONSE FROM ANTI LOCK BRAKES. *AK *JB
ABS BRAKES LOCKED SO BADLY THAT THE ROTOR WAS GONE, IT CAUSES CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A SNOW EMBANKMENT TO STOP. *AK
POLICE OFFICER STOPPED AT ACCIDENT SCENE, REARENDED BY ANOTHER CAR, TWO FRONT BUCKET SEATS COLLAPSED BACKWARDS, BOTH FRAMES BROKE, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
POLICE OFFICER STOPPED AT ACCIDENT SCENE, REARENDED BY ANOTHER CAR, TWO FRONT BUCKET SEATS COLLAPSED BACKWARDS, BOTH FRAMES BROKE, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
ABS-WHILE BRAKING THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP. PLEASE GIVE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
PE96-016 ON, DIFFERENT OCCASIONS CONSUMER HAD WHEELS LOCK UP, ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
GAS PEDAL STICKS TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE KEEPS THE SAME SPEED WHEN PEDAL IS ON THE FLOOR. *AK RE-OCCURING PROBLEM - MAINLY IN COLD WEATHER.
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE, TRUCK LOCKED UP AND ACCELERATED, PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
REAR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, CAUSING REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *AK
ABS LIGHT CAME ON. *AK
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *AK
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *AK
UPON BEING REAR ENDED @ 65 MPH, BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
FUMES ARE OVERWHELMING IN VEHICLE IRRITATE EYES AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO BREATH. *AK
WHILE DRIVING SMELLED STRANGE ODOR INSIDE DRIVER DOOR PANEL, THEN NOTICED DOOR GLOWING, SAW SPARKS AND FLAMES, DOOR CAUGHT FIRE AND PROMPTLY EXTINQUISHED. *AK
NOTICEABLE BURNING SMELL COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. *AK
DOOR LATCH FAILED WHEN STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING FOUR PEOPLE TO BE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE/FATALITIES.(MICHIGAN STATE POLICE REPORT)
REAR BRAKES RUST ON THE INSIDE, CAUSING HIGH SPEED LOCK UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
REAR BRAKES RUST ON THE INSIDE, CAUSING HIGH SPEED LOCK UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
DASH CAUGHT FIRE. *DSH
VEHICLE PARKED IN CARPORT OVERNIGHT, VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES EARLY THE NEXT MORNING. *AK
WHILE DRIVING SUN ROOF SHEARED OFF, BLOWING SMALL PIECES OF GLASS IN THE EMPTY CHILE SAFETY SEATS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET IN DC CONSUMER'S AUTO CAUGHT ON FIRE- AUTO HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR-NO ONE WAS HURT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET IN DC CONSUMER'S AUTO CAUGHT ON FIRE- AUTO HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR-NO ONE WAS HURT. *AK
ABS: WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH IN RAINY CONDITION; APPLIED BRAKES TWICE WITH SLIGHT BRAKE PRESSURE; BRAKES LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/SKIDDING. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED, WHEN RESUMED, OVERPOWERING BRAKES, UPON APPLICATION, AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. *AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *DH
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, AT LOW SPEED WHEN APPLIED BRAKES HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, FRONT BRAKES SNAP IN HALF. *AK
RECEIVED RECALL, MADE APPOINTMENT AND TOOK TRUCK INTO DEALER. DEALER GAVE PART AWAY (96V-024.001). *AK
ABS: ON SLIPPERY ROADS, ICE/SNOW OR GRAVEL, BRAKES TEND TO LOCK UP; VEHICLE SLIDES; NO WARNING. *AK
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CALLED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. RECALL#96V024001 *AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCK UP. *SD
WHILE USING VEHICLE JACK TO LIFT VEHICLE, THE JACK BROKE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE, LUCKELY NOBODY WAS UNDER THE VEHICLE. *AK
LEAVES ARE GETTING INTO THE HEATER UNIT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE. *AK
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
LEAVES ARE GETTING INTO THE HEATER UNIT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE. *AK
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ABS SYSTEM BRAKES; SOMETIMES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
WHEN DRIVING ON WET OR SNOW COVERED SURFACES DRIVER EXPERIENCES PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING. *AK
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ABS LOCK UP. *AK
THE TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN AFTER 8K MILES AND ONE YEAR OF USE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
PURCHASED TRUCK NEW, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS A VIBRATION, HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. *AK
MOTOR MOUNTS VIBRATE. *SD
BRAKES CONSTANTLY FAILING. *AK
FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS EXCESSIVELY WORN. *DSH
ROTORS WARPED. *DSH
STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SPIN RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK
STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SPIN RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AT LOW SPEED. *AK
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AT LOW SPEED. *AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 501717) *DSH
THE REAR HATCH LATCH HINGES CAME OFF FROM THE GATE . TT
WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT RETURN TO ORIGINAL POSITION. TT
DRIVER'S SEAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. TT
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT BRAKING FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TT
POWER STEERING FLUID LOST DUE TO NO THREAD ON RETURN LINE, CAUSING LEAK. *SD
BRAKES FAILED 13 TIMES. *SD
SUNROOF LEAKS. *SD
VEHICLE STICKS IN OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, CAUSING A HIGH IDLE, IN COLD WEATHER. TT
ABS; BRAKE CALIPERS ARE CRACKING THE ROTORS. HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR OVER A QUARTER OF A MILE. TT
THE SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T LOCK IN AN ACCIDENT. CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO BE THROWN IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
FRONT END OF VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED/CRACKED. PADS ARE WORN EXCESSIVELY CONSIDERING MAJORITY OF MILEAGE WAS ON FREEWAY.
FRONT END OF VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED/CRACKED. PADS ARE WORN EXCESSIVELY CONSIDERING MAJORITY OF MILEAGE WAS ON FREEWAY.
FRONT END OF VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED/CRACKED. PADS ARE WORN EXCESSIVELY CONSIDERING MAJORITY OF MILEAGE WAS ON FREEWAY.
THE BRAKES DON'T GRIP RIGHT TOOK TO DEALER THREE TIMES DEALER KNOW THERE ARE PROBLEMS . TT
ABS, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON RAIN OR SNOW CONDITION, WHEN ABS KICKS IN THE PEDAL WILL GO BACK TO YOU. TT
BRAKES CONTINUE TO BE A SIGNIFICANT IMPAIRMENT AND LIFE-THREATENING MALFUNCTION. EQUIPPED W/ABS BRAKES. OWNER HAS ATTACHED DETAILS. TT
REAR ABS BRAKE LOCKS UP ALMOST CAUSE TWO ACCIDENTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 38 MILES THE CAR VIBRATES AND SHAKES THE WHOLE CAR,THE CONSUMERS HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE NOT FIXED IT. TT
POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM CAN NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. TT
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 20MPH, WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO STOP, BRAKE ACTION SEEMED INEFFECTIVE, RESULT, ALLOWED VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO ROLL FORWARD. TT *JB
THE HOOD FLEW OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
CONSUMER REAR WINDOW OPENED EXPLODED IN HIS FACE. HE CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID THIS WAS A FLUKE . TT ONE OF THE TWO REAR WINDOW CYLINDERS FROZE, CAUSING TORSIONAL STRAIN ON WINDOW WHICH SHATTERED WINDOW. *YH
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH
THE POWER CONTROL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ELECTRICAL SHORT. TT
SMELLED BURNING INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, ONCE VEHICLE WAS PARKED NOTICE FIRE, POSSIBLE DUE TO ELECTRICAL FIRE. TT
WHEN REAR ENDED THE FRONT SEATS WENT FORWARD AND BACKWARDS AND THEN BROKE COMPLETELY OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
ABS FAILS, REAR WHEELS LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. *DSH
ABS, MASTER CYLINDER DUST INTO LINING WHILE DRIVING CAUSING OVER HEATING OF BRAKES. TT
ABS, MASTER CYLINDER DUST INTO LINING WHILE DRIVING CAUSING OVER HEATING OF BRAKES. TT
UPON APPLYING BRAKE ON WET PAVEMENT, PEDAL BECOMES HARD, MUST STAND UP ON BRAKE, BRAKE ACTION SEEMS INEFFECTIVE. TT
FRONT END SHIMMIES WHEN DRIVING OVER A DEPRESSION IN THE ROAD WHILE MAKING A TURN, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. *DSH
WHEN DRIVING AND APPLY THE BRAKE MAKES NOISE TOOK TO DEALER COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM . TT
THE WINDSHIELD LEAKS, THE BRAKE MAKES NOISE REPLACED PADS AND THE SENSOR WHEN OUT CAR RAN BUT DIDN'T RUN RIGHT THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON TRUCK BURNS TO MUCH OIL .
THE REAR HATCH THE POST THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE TRUCK LOOSENED UP THE HATCH WILL NOT CLOSE TIGHT . TT
REAR BRAKE FAILURE, PARKING BRAKES FAILS TO RELEASE ON REAR RIGHT WHEEL. TT
PE95-032 ACTIVE, REAR HATCH LIFT GATE FAILED, WHEN OPENING WOULD NOT STAY UP. TT
THE REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF TWO TIMES . TT
WHEN TURN THE AIR CONDITIONER ON THERE ARE GAS FUMES IN AND OUT OF THE CAR . TT
#PE95-032 THE REAR HATCH LATCH DOOR FRAME BROKE . TT
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. RESULTING FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BOOSTER SEPERATION. TT
WHILE DRIVING ALONG WHEN TOUCHED BRAKES THERE WERE NONE AND HAD TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP. TT
#PE95-032 THE HATCH DOOR SUPPORT BRACKET IS CRACKED. TT
PE95-032 ACTIVE, LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET FAILED, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE HEAD. *AK
# PE95-001 CONSUMER REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TWO WEEKS AGO . TT
ABS: WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT SIDE FRONT/REAR BRAKES OVERHEATED; COULD SMELL AND SEE SMOKE COMING FROM WHERE TIRES MOUNT TO HUB;STOP/GO TRAFFIC. TT
ABS: WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT SIDE FRONT/REAR BRAKES OVERHEATED; COULD SMELL AND SEE SMOKE COMING FROM WHERE TIRES MOUNT TO HUB;STOP/GO TRAFFIC. TT
ABS BRAKES; BRAKES FAIL W/DELAY IN RESPONSE. OTHER OCCURANCE BRAKES FAILED W/VIBRATION AND LOCKING UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
WHEN DRIVING AT 60 OR 65 MPH THERE IS A FROM VIBRATION IN THE TRUCK . TT
WHEN DRIVING COME TO A STOP SIGN BRAKES GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WENT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN VAN BEEN BACK TO DEALER TWICE THERE IS NO WARNING . TT CONSUMER STATES DELAER SIGNED A PAPER STATING THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKE SYSTEM, HOWEVER ON THE 3RD OCCASION THE BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN, THIS TI...
WHEN DRIVING COME TO A STOP SIGN BRAKES GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WENT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN VAN BEEN BACK TO DEALER TWICE THERE IS NO WARNING . TT CONSUMER STATES DELAER SIGNED A PAPER STATING THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKE SYSTEM, HOWEVER ON THE 3RD OCCASION THE BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN, THIS TI...
BRAKES SQUEAKS AND LOCKS UP. TT
EQUIPPED W/ABS; BRAKE ARE LOW AND HAVE POOR POTENTIAL FOR STOPPING. FRONT PADS REPLACED AND ROTORS TURNED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
EXT 2534: WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, SHORTLY THEREAFTER, SMOKE POURED OUT FROM UNDER DASHBOARD; OPENED HOOD, ENGINE ON FIRE. TT
THE ROTORS CRACK ALL THE WAY THROUGH DUE TO HEAT PRESSURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
BRAKES FAIL WHILE MOVING UP AT STOP LIGHT-WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT-NO ONE WAS HURT. TT
FRONT DRIVE AXLE WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *DH
ABS: WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT LOW SPEED, BRAKES GRIND, STEERING WHEEL/WHOLE FRONT OF VEHICLE VIBRATES; ROTORS WARPED; REPLACED 4 TIMES; PROBLEM STILL EXIST. TT
ABS: WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT LOW SPEED, BRAKES GRIND, STEERING WHEEL/WHOLE FRONT OF VEHICLE VIBRATES; ROTORS WARPED; REPLACED 4 TIMES; PROBLEM STILL EXIST. TT
GOING ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN THE HOOD POPPED OPEN AND FOLDED OVER THE WINDSHIELD IT IS FELT THAT THE HOOD LATCH WAS AT FAULT. TT
REAR DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE GLASS SHATTERED W/SHARP EDGES WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. TT
BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, AIR IN THE BRAKE LINE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING ABS TO ENGAGE/BRAKES TO FADE/BRAKE PEDAL TO REACH FLOOR. *SKD
THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AFTER BEING PARKED, AND HIT A RETAINING WALL. TT
GOING 65 MPH WHEN HOOD LATCH FAILED AND HOOD BLEW OPEN. TT
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS AND BRAKE PRESSURE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHEN DRIVING COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE CAUSING INJURIES. *AK
RIGHT REAR WHEEL CYLINDER LOCKS UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT TWICE AND THEN TO THE LEFT, ALSO NOISY.
FRONT BRAKES GRAB/ LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. *AK
FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE, CAUSES DIFFICULTY STEERING, UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. *AK
THE REAR BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN WET; HAS ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE . *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TRIED TO STOP BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS NO BRAKE HAS ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE .
REAR SPLIT MIDDLE SEAT BELT MOUNTED TOO CLOSE WHICH INHIBITS OCCUPANT FROM RELEASING SIDE MOUNTED MECHANISM. TT
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PRESSURE IS WEAK, RESULTING IN SOFT PEDAL OR LOW PEDAL APPLICATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
PURCHASE CAR NEW AT 9,000 MILES THE STEERING GEAR BOX NEED TO BE REPAIR . TT
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING PROBLEMS RIGHT SIDE FRONT/REAR LOCK UP. TT
THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
ABS: VEHICLE CONSTANTLY WANTS TO PULL TO RIGHT FROM HIGH SPEED BRAKE APPLICATION; 50 MPH/HIGHER; ONE BRAKE WHEEL LOCKS UP;HAPPENS WET OR DRY WEATHER;NO WARNING
THE BRAKE ROTOR HAD EXTREME EXCESSIVE WEAR ON ONE SIDE SO SEVERLY THAT IT CUT INTO THE ROTOR, REQUIRING THE ROTOR TO HAVE TO BE RESURFACED. TT
ROTOR ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE CRACKED FOR THE SECOND TIME, REPLACE ROTOR ONCE, NEED TO BE REPLACE AGAIN. TT
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. TT
THE FUEL ODOR /FUMES AFTER 10,000 MILES CAR PARK IN GARAGE AND SMELL IS IN THE HOUSE THIS IS CONSUMER SECOND CAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM DEALER TOOK BACK CAR. TT
UPON SUDDEN OR SLIGHT APPLICATION OF BRAKES TRUCK WILL PULL TO RIGHT; ALSO BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND TO PEDAL APPLICATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
THE FUEL ODOR /FUMES AFTER 10,000 MILES CAR PARK IN GARAGE AND SMELL IS IN THE HOUSE THIS IS THE FIRST CAR THE FUEL IS COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WELL .
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE , EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS, PE95-001 ACTIVE. TT
SINCE THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. TT
VEHICLES BRAKE ROTORS PREMATURELY WARPED AND MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER WAS LEAKING HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 11,000 ROTORS FOR CYLINDER 12,000.(PE95-001). TT
VEHICLEMASTER BRAKE CYLINDER WAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 11,000 ROTORS FOR CYLINDER 12,000.(PE95-001). TT
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, LOST BRAKING ABILITY AT 25 MPH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. TT
MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING CAUSING BRAKES TO LOSE THEIR EFFECTINESS, PE95-001 ACTIVE. TT
REPLACED BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. *AK
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PROBLEMS, CAUSING NOISE/VIBRATION OF BRAKE PEDAL. *SKD
OIL FILTER POST CAME LOOSE, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. TT
BRAKES LOCKUP WHEN APPLIED IN NORMAL STOPPING, REPLACE BRAKE PAD/DRUM/LINKAGE, TO NO AVAIL, ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. TT
VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN YOU GET UP TO ABOUT 50 MPH VIBRATING IS COMING FROM MOTOR MOUNTS. BOUNCES SIDEWAYS AT UNDER 40MPH ON ROUGH ROADS, CAUSING CONTROL PROBLEMS
SECOND VEHICLE VIN:[XXX]. DURING BRAKE APPLICATION PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TT INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
WHEN IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, VEHICLE KICKS IT OUT, CAUSING SUDDEN JERKING TO THE CAR, RESULTING IN CONTROL LOST. TT
DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP AND VEHICLE SKIDS THE FIRST FEW TIMES BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK
ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND IT KEPT JERKING AND WILL NOT STOP THE TRUCK. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
THE BRAKING IS NOT AS SHARP AS IT USED TO BE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
UNABLE TO START VEHICLE AT TIMES.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL LEAKS, CAUSING RATTLING NOISE.
NOISY CLUTCH. *SKD
WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES ABS SYSTEM PULLS OUT OF CONTROL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION. TT
WAS DRIVING TRYING TO STOP ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAIL CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WAS BACKING DOWN THE DRIVE WAY TRY TO STOP JEEP WOULDN'T STOP HIT A WALL. TT
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN APPLYING VEHICLE WILL TURN TO LEFT AT 45 DEGREE TURN. TT
REAR LIFT GATE RELEASED AND FELL ON OWNERS HEAD. TT
VEHICLE STALLED THEN CAUGHT FIRE. *SKD
THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. TT
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, EXPERIENCD OVERHEATING OF DISC ROTORS, CAUSING WARPING/ LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS, PE95-001 ACTIVE. TT
ABS SYSTEM, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND SOMETIMES LOCKS UP, REPLACE LINING/ROTOR/CALIPER TO NO AVAIL. TT
FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS/PADS/CALIPERS WARPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, CAUSING KNOCK/CLUNK IN FRONT END UPON ACCELERATION FROM STOPS OR WHEN TURNING. *AK
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD, REPLACEMENT OF PARTS BY MFR. SENSOR HOSE AND OTHER PARTS, ELECTRICAL SHORT VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT TIME OF FIRE.
UPON HITTING A POT HOLE, STEERING LINKAGE COLLAPSED, RESULTING IN UNCONTROLABLE DRIVING. TT
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 25MPH, FAILURE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OF BRAKES PE95-001 ACTIVE. TT
ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE FAILED CAR WAS COMING TO A STOP HIT A BUMP BRAKE FAIL. TT
ENGINE MOUNTS ARE DEFECTIVE, ALLOWING ENGINE TO ROTATE, CAUSES VIBRATION. TT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. TT
MANUAL TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN REMOVING FOOT FROM CLUTCH. TT
ABS BRAKES FAILED 6 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
ROTORS OUT OF ROUND/WARPED PADS AND CALIPERS, CAUSING VIBRATION. *AK
LACK OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS WHEN APPLIED AT ANY SPEED. TT
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AIRBAG FAIL TO DEPLOY WHEN HIT A TREE, STEERING COLUMN FELL IN LAP. TT
ABS BRAKES FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN APPLIED.BRAKES REPAIRED 6 TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, ON SNOW SURFACE APPLIED ABS WHEEL LOCKUP VEHICLE SKIDED HITTING A POLE IMPACT 1:00 POSITION SPEED 25 MPH. TT
ABS BRAKING DID NOT FUNCTION GOING AT 30 MPH. TT
BROKEN STEERING BEARINGS CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *DH
APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH WHILE GOING AROUND CURB, STEERING LOCKED. DRIVER COULDN'T TURN AND RAN OFF ROAD ROLLING OVER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
VEHICLE 12:00 POSITION AT 45MPH DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP DURING PANIC STOPS ON WET/ROUGH SURFACES UPON INITIAL APPLICATION OF EMERGENCY BRAKE. *SKD
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REPLACED DUE TO CLUTCHES SLIPPING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RIDE ROUGH AFTER TURNING FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR AT SLOW SPEEDS. *AW
WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, WITH EMERGENCY PARK BRAKE ENGAGED ROLLED FORWARD HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. TT
ALL FOUR BRAKE DRUMS REPLACED. *SKD
ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, LIGHT CAME ON PERIODICALLY, REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER/ROTOR/CALIPER/ ANTI-LOCK CONTROLLER. TT
ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, LIGHT CAME ON PERIODICALLY, REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER/ROTOR/CALIPER/ ANTI-LOCK CONTROLLER. TT
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD
VEHICLE HAS SEVERE VIBRATION AND CAN NOT BE DRIVING AT HWY SPEEDS. TT
VEHICLES ABS REAR BRAKES LOCK-UP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT