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May 22, 2019 Steering 175,000 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN AND ALL THE PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE WERE AFFECTED WHEN THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CLAMPS THAT SECURE THE BUSHINGS TO THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO LOOSEN. I EXAMINED THE AREA CAREFULLY AND NOTICED THAT BECAUSE THE BOLTS LOOSENED, THE CLAMPS WERE GIVEN TOO M...

May 22, 2019 Suspension 175,000 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN AND ALL THE PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE WERE AFFECTED WHEN THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CLAMPS THAT SECURE THE BUSHINGS TO THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO LOOSEN. I EXAMINED THE AREA CAREFULLY AND NOTICED THAT BECAUSE THE BOLTS LOOSENED, THE CLAMPS WERE GIVEN TOO M...

May 22, 2019 Steering 175,000 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN AND ALL THE PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE WERE AFFECTED WHEN THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CLAMPS THAT SECURE THE BUSHINGS TO THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO LOOSEN. I EXAMINED THE AREA CAREFULLY AND NOTICED THAT BECAUSE THE BOLTS LOOSENED, THE CLAMPS WERE GIVEN TOO M...

May 22, 2019 Suspension 175,000 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN AND ALL THE PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE WERE AFFECTED WHEN THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CLAMPS THAT SECURE THE BUSHINGS TO THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO LOOSEN. I EXAMINED THE AREA CAREFULLY AND NOTICED THAT BECAUSE THE BOLTS LOOSENED, THE CLAMPS WERE GIVEN TOO M...

May 5, 2018 Electrical System Fire 200,180 mi

I GOT IN MY CAR A BATTERY LESS THAN 2 WEEKS OLD WAS ALMOST DEAD NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN OR ON I DROVE GOT ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 20 MIN ON FREEWAY CAR STOPS WON'T MOVE MAKES REV NOISE EVENTUALLY STARTS LONG ENOUGH TO STOP AGAIN AT BOTTOM OF FREEWAY EXIT STARTS AGAIN GET IN INTO GAS STATION I SIT IN GA...

May 5, 2018 Steering Fire 200,180 mi

I GOT IN MY CAR A BATTERY LESS THAN 2 WEEKS OLD WAS ALMOST DEAD NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN OR ON I DROVE GOT ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 20 MIN ON FREEWAY CAR STOPS WON'T MOVE MAKES REV NOISE EVENTUALLY STARTS LONG ENOUGH TO STOP AGAIN AT BOTTOM OF FREEWAY EXIT STARTS AGAIN GET IN INTO GAS STATION I SIT IN GA...

May 5, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire 200,180 mi

I GOT IN MY CAR A BATTERY LESS THAN 2 WEEKS OLD WAS ALMOST DEAD NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN OR ON I DROVE GOT ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 20 MIN ON FREEWAY CAR STOPS WON'T MOVE MAKES REV NOISE EVENTUALLY STARTS LONG ENOUGH TO STOP AGAIN AT BOTTOM OF FREEWAY EXIT STARTS AGAIN GET IN INTO GAS STATION I SIT IN GA...

May 5, 2018 Electrical System Fire 200,180 mi

I GOT IN MY CAR A BATTERY LESS THAN 2 WEEKS OLD WAS ALMOST DEAD NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN OR ON I DROVE GOT ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 20 MIN ON FREEWAY CAR STOPS WON'T MOVE MAKES REV NOISE EVENTUALLY STARTS LONG ENOUGH TO STOP AGAIN AT BOTTOM OF FREEWAY EXIT STARTS AGAIN GET IN INTO GAS STATION I SIT IN GA...

May 5, 2018 Steering Fire 200,180 mi

I GOT IN MY CAR A BATTERY LESS THAN 2 WEEKS OLD WAS ALMOST DEAD NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN OR ON I DROVE GOT ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 20 MIN ON FREEWAY CAR STOPS WON'T MOVE MAKES REV NOISE EVENTUALLY STARTS LONG ENOUGH TO STOP AGAIN AT BOTTOM OF FREEWAY EXIT STARTS AGAIN GET IN INTO GAS STATION I SIT IN GA...

May 5, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire 200,180 mi

I GOT IN MY CAR A BATTERY LESS THAN 2 WEEKS OLD WAS ALMOST DEAD NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN OR ON I DROVE GOT ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 20 MIN ON FREEWAY CAR STOPS WON'T MOVE MAKES REV NOISE EVENTUALLY STARTS LONG ENOUGH TO STOP AGAIN AT BOTTOM OF FREEWAY EXIT STARTS AGAIN GET IN INTO GAS STATION I SIT IN GA...

Jul 25, 2016 Electrical System 1,500,000 mi

INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEMS AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING

Jul 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 1,500,000 mi

INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEMS AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING

Jul 25, 2016 Electrical System 1,500,000 mi

INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEMS AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING

Jul 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 1,500,000 mi

INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEMS AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING

Apr 12, 2015 Seats Fire 159,370 mi

95 FORD EXPLORER PARKED IN CARPORT WITH ENGINE SHUT OFF FOR 5 MIN WHILE CARRIED GROCERIES UP STAIRS - I HAD LEFT DOG IN CRATE TIL FINISHED UNLOADING BUT WHEN I CAME DOWN NOTICED ELECTRICAL SMELL, GOT OUT LOOKED AROUND CAR BUT DID NOT NOTICE ANY BURNING, GOT DOG OUT AND RETURNED IN THREE MINUTES TO...

Apr 12, 2015 Electrical System Fire 159,370 mi

95 FORD EXPLORER PARKED IN CARPORT WITH ENGINE SHUT OFF FOR 5 MIN WHILE CARRIED GROCERIES UP STAIRS - I HAD LEFT DOG IN CRATE TIL FINISHED UNLOADING BUT WHEN I CAME DOWN NOTICED ELECTRICAL SMELL, GOT OUT LOOKED AROUND CAR BUT DID NOT NOTICE ANY BURNING, GOT DOG OUT AND RETURNED IN THREE MINUTES TO...

Apr 12, 2015 Seats Fire 159,370 mi

95 FORD EXPLORER PARKED IN CARPORT WITH ENGINE SHUT OFF FOR 5 MIN WHILE CARRIED GROCERIES UP STAIRS - I HAD LEFT DOG IN CRATE TIL FINISHED UNLOADING BUT WHEN I CAME DOWN NOTICED ELECTRICAL SMELL, GOT OUT LOOKED AROUND CAR BUT DID NOT NOTICE ANY BURNING, GOT DOG OUT AND RETURNED IN THREE MINUTES TO...

Apr 12, 2015 Electrical System Fire 159,370 mi

95 FORD EXPLORER PARKED IN CARPORT WITH ENGINE SHUT OFF FOR 5 MIN WHILE CARRIED GROCERIES UP STAIRS - I HAD LEFT DOG IN CRATE TIL FINISHED UNLOADING BUT WHEN I CAME DOWN NOTICED ELECTRICAL SMELL, GOT OUT LOOKED AROUND CAR BUT DID NOT NOTICE ANY BURNING, GOT DOG OUT AND RETURNED IN THREE MINUTES TO...

Jan 20, 2015 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jan 20, 2015 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jan 17, 2015 Seats Fire 23,500 mi

SOME ELECTRICAL COMPONENT UNDER THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT CAUGHT FIRE, CONSUMING THE SEAT PORTION OF THE ASSEMBLY. *TR

Jan 17, 2015 Seats Fire 23,500 mi

SOME ELECTRICAL COMPONENT UNDER THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT CAUGHT FIRE, CONSUMING THE SEAT PORTION OF THE ASSEMBLY. *TR

Dec 24, 2014 Electrical System 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ...

Dec 24, 2014 Electrical System 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ...

Oct 28, 2014 Power Train 171,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Power Train 171,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. *TR

Mar 24, 2014 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LINK ROD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE OVER A ONE YEAR PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Mar 24, 2014 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LINK ROD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE OVER A ONE YEAR PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Aug 15, 2013 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH IS DEFECTIVE, (SPRING?) IT IS DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND REPEATEDLY UNLATCHES DURING DRIVE TIMES. I WAS TICKETED FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH IS DEFECTIVE, (SPRING?) IT IS DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND REPEATEDLY UNLATCHES DURING DRIVE TIMES. I WAS TICKETED FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

May 13, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE DOESN'T SHIFT SINCE ITS MISSING THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS O/D SENSOR CANT LOCATE A REPLACEMENT PART THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON ALL THE TIME IT USES A LOT OF ANTIFREEZE SPEED CONTROL DON'T WORK FUEL PUMP KEEPS GOING OUT. *TR

May 13, 2013 Engine

THE VEHICLE DOESN'T SHIFT SINCE ITS MISSING THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS O/D SENSOR CANT LOCATE A REPLACEMENT PART THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON ALL THE TIME IT USES A LOT OF ANTIFREEZE SPEED CONTROL DON'T WORK FUEL PUMP KEEPS GOING OUT. *TR

May 13, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE DOESN'T SHIFT SINCE ITS MISSING THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS O/D SENSOR CANT LOCATE A REPLACEMENT PART THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON ALL THE TIME IT USES A LOT OF ANTIFREEZE SPEED CONTROL DON'T WORK FUEL PUMP KEEPS GOING OUT. *TR

May 13, 2013 Engine

THE VEHICLE DOESN'T SHIFT SINCE ITS MISSING THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS O/D SENSOR CANT LOCATE A REPLACEMENT PART THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON ALL THE TIME IT USES A LOT OF ANTIFREEZE SPEED CONTROL DON'T WORK FUEL PUMP KEEPS GOING OUT. *TR

Dec 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT FORD'S RECALL PROCESS. I RECENTLY RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE REGARDING A FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE NOT OWNED MY 1995 EXPLORER FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS. WHEN I CALLED THE NUMBER LISTED IN THE RECALL NOTICE I GOT A DEPARTMENT AT FORD - THE MAN SAID THEY CONTRACT OUT THEIR RECAL...

Dec 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT FORD'S RECALL PROCESS. I RECENTLY RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE REGARDING A FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE NOT OWNED MY 1995 EXPLORER FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS. WHEN I CALLED THE NUMBER LISTED IN THE RECALL NOTICE I GOT A DEPARTMENT AT FORD - THE MAN SAID THEY CONTRACT OUT THEIR RECAL...

Sep 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 220,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN IT BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT AROUND 35MPH. EVENTUALLY, AFTER ADDING MORE GAS, IT KICKED INTO GEAR. MY VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC. ONCE IT DOWN SHIFTS, THE OD LIGHT BEGINS FLASHING ON AND OFF. IT HAS NOW BEEN DOING THIS CONSISTENTLY. THE DRIVE IS NOT A SMOOTH DRIVE AND WHEN I AM GOIN...

Sep 14, 2012 Wheels 220,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN IT BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT AROUND 35MPH. EVENTUALLY, AFTER ADDING MORE GAS, IT KICKED INTO GEAR. MY VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC. ONCE IT DOWN SHIFTS, THE OD LIGHT BEGINS FLASHING ON AND OFF. IT HAS NOW BEEN DOING THIS CONSISTENTLY. THE DRIVE IS NOT A SMOOTH DRIVE AND WHEN I AM GOIN...

Sep 14, 2012 Electrical System 220,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN IT BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT AROUND 35MPH. EVENTUALLY, AFTER ADDING MORE GAS, IT KICKED INTO GEAR. MY VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC. ONCE IT DOWN SHIFTS, THE OD LIGHT BEGINS FLASHING ON AND OFF. IT HAS NOW BEEN DOING THIS CONSISTENTLY. THE DRIVE IS NOT A SMOOTH DRIVE AND WHEN I AM GOIN...

Sep 14, 2012 Power Train 220,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN IT BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT AROUND 35MPH. EVENTUALLY, AFTER ADDING MORE GAS, IT KICKED INTO GEAR. MY VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC. ONCE IT DOWN SHIFTS, THE OD LIGHT BEGINS FLASHING ON AND OFF. IT HAS NOW BEEN DOING THIS CONSISTENTLY. THE DRIVE IS NOT A SMOOTH DRIVE AND WHEN I AM GOIN...

Sep 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

SINCE I'VE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NEVER WORKED. *TR

Sep 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 220,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN IT BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT AROUND 35MPH. EVENTUALLY, AFTER ADDING MORE GAS, IT KICKED INTO GEAR. MY VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC. ONCE IT DOWN SHIFTS, THE OD LIGHT BEGINS FLASHING ON AND OFF. IT HAS NOW BEEN DOING THIS CONSISTENTLY. THE DRIVE IS NOT A SMOOTH DRIVE AND WHEN I AM GOIN...

Sep 14, 2012 Wheels 220,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN IT BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT AROUND 35MPH. EVENTUALLY, AFTER ADDING MORE GAS, IT KICKED INTO GEAR. MY VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC. ONCE IT DOWN SHIFTS, THE OD LIGHT BEGINS FLASHING ON AND OFF. IT HAS NOW BEEN DOING THIS CONSISTENTLY. THE DRIVE IS NOT A SMOOTH DRIVE AND WHEN I AM GOIN...

Sep 14, 2012 Electrical System 220,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN IT BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT AROUND 35MPH. EVENTUALLY, AFTER ADDING MORE GAS, IT KICKED INTO GEAR. MY VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC. ONCE IT DOWN SHIFTS, THE OD LIGHT BEGINS FLASHING ON AND OFF. IT HAS NOW BEEN DOING THIS CONSISTENTLY. THE DRIVE IS NOT A SMOOTH DRIVE AND WHEN I AM GOIN...

Sep 14, 2012 Power Train 220,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN IT BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT AROUND 35MPH. EVENTUALLY, AFTER ADDING MORE GAS, IT KICKED INTO GEAR. MY VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC. ONCE IT DOWN SHIFTS, THE OD LIGHT BEGINS FLASHING ON AND OFF. IT HAS NOW BEEN DOING THIS CONSISTENTLY. THE DRIVE IS NOT A SMOOTH DRIVE AND WHEN I AM GOIN...

Sep 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

SINCE I'VE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NEVER WORKED. *TR

Aug 13, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASS...

Aug 13, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASS...

Aug 2, 2012 Electrical System Fire 143,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND ENGINE HAD BEEN OFF FOR 30 MINUTES. DRIVER WAS SITTING IN VEHICLE MAKING PHONE CALLS WHEN HE SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW FLAMING WIRE UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. DRIVER ESCAPED UNHARMED AND WAS ABLE TO REMOVE SOME CONTENTS BUT VEHICLE WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAME WI...

Aug 2, 2012 Seats Fire 143,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND ENGINE HAD BEEN OFF FOR 30 MINUTES. DRIVER WAS SITTING IN VEHICLE MAKING PHONE CALLS WHEN HE SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW FLAMING WIRE UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. DRIVER ESCAPED UNHARMED AND WAS ABLE TO REMOVE SOME CONTENTS BUT VEHICLE WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAME WI...

Aug 2, 2012 Electrical System Fire 143,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND ENGINE HAD BEEN OFF FOR 30 MINUTES. DRIVER WAS SITTING IN VEHICLE MAKING PHONE CALLS WHEN HE SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW FLAMING WIRE UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. DRIVER ESCAPED UNHARMED AND WAS ABLE TO REMOVE SOME CONTENTS BUT VEHICLE WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAME WI...

Aug 2, 2012 Seats Fire 143,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND ENGINE HAD BEEN OFF FOR 30 MINUTES. DRIVER WAS SITTING IN VEHICLE MAKING PHONE CALLS WHEN HE SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW FLAMING WIRE UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. DRIVER ESCAPED UNHARMED AND WAS ABLE TO REMOVE SOME CONTENTS BUT VEHICLE WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAME WI...

Feb 21, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM WIRTING BECAUSE THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE HOWERVER I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALLS ARE VIN SPECIFIC. MEANING THAT EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIANCEING THE SAME PROBLEMS OF CARS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED OF THE SAME MAKE MODEL AND MODEL YEAR THE MANUFACTURE IS NOT REQUIRED TO CORRECT ...

Feb 21, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM WIRTING BECAUSE THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE HOWERVER I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALLS ARE VIN SPECIFIC. MEANING THAT EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIANCEING THE SAME PROBLEMS OF CARS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED OF THE SAME MAKE MODEL AND MODEL YEAR THE MANUFACTURE IS NOT REQUIRED TO CORRECT ...

Jan 21, 2012 Suspension 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR SOME OF THE RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ORDERED FOR MY VEHICLE THE RECALLS ARE LISTED BELOW RECALL DATE: MAR 15, 1995 MODEL AFFECTED: 1995 FORD EXPLORER SUMMARY: THE INNER TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN FRACTURE CA...

Jan 21, 2012 Structure 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR SOME OF THE RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ORDERED FOR MY VEHICLE THE RECALLS ARE LISTED BELOW RECALL DATE: MAR 15, 1995 MODEL AFFECTED: 1995 FORD EXPLORER SUMMARY: THE INNER TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN FRACTURE CA...

Jan 21, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR SOME OF THE RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ORDERED FOR MY VEHICLE THE RECALLS ARE LISTED BELOW RECALL DATE: MAR 15, 1995 MODEL AFFECTED: 1995 FORD EXPLORER SUMMARY: THE INNER TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN FRACTURE CA...

Jan 21, 2012 Suspension 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR SOME OF THE RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ORDERED FOR MY VEHICLE THE RECALLS ARE LISTED BELOW RECALL DATE: MAR 15, 1995 MODEL AFFECTED: 1995 FORD EXPLORER SUMMARY: THE INNER TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN FRACTURE CA...

Jan 21, 2012 Structure 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR SOME OF THE RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ORDERED FOR MY VEHICLE THE RECALLS ARE LISTED BELOW RECALL DATE: MAR 15, 1995 MODEL AFFECTED: 1995 FORD EXPLORER SUMMARY: THE INNER TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN FRACTURE CA...

Jan 21, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR SOME OF THE RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ORDERED FOR MY VEHICLE THE RECALLS ARE LISTED BELOW RECALL DATE: MAR 15, 1995 MODEL AFFECTED: 1995 FORD EXPLORER SUMMARY: THE INNER TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN FRACTURE CA...

Jan 19, 2012 Unknown Or Other 150,500 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM PRIVATE SELLER. I ASKED THE SELLER WHY THE O/D LIGHT OFF WAS FLASHING ON THE DASH. HE SAID HE HAD NO EXPERIENCE WITH ENGINES AND HE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS FOR. THE NEXT DAY, I WAS CHECKING ALL FLUIDS AND LEVELS. ANYWAY, I LOOK IN THE TRANSMISSION FILLING AREA AND NOTICED THE ...

Jan 19, 2012 Unknown Or Other 150,500 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM PRIVATE SELLER. I ASKED THE SELLER WHY THE O/D LIGHT OFF WAS FLASHING ON THE DASH. HE SAID HE HAD NO EXPERIENCE WITH ENGINES AND HE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS FOR. THE NEXT DAY, I WAS CHECKING ALL FLUIDS AND LEVELS. ANYWAY, I LOOK IN THE TRANSMISSION FILLING AREA AND NOTICED THE ...

Jan 1, 2012 Power Train 137,000 mi

DRIVING IN LIGHT CITY TRAFFIC, "OVERDRIVE" INDICATOR LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING ON AND OFF A FEW SECONDS AFTER PULLING AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ENGINE RACED AND WOULDN'T UPSHIFT, THEN IT JUST COASTED TO A STOP, AND WOULDN'T GO ANYMORE. WE HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE FLATBEDDED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND FOUND TRANS...

Jan 1, 2012 Power Train 137,000 mi

DRIVING IN LIGHT CITY TRAFFIC, "OVERDRIVE" INDICATOR LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING ON AND OFF A FEW SECONDS AFTER PULLING AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ENGINE RACED AND WOULDN'T UPSHIFT, THEN IT JUST COASTED TO A STOP, AND WOULDN'T GO ANYMORE. WE HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE FLATBEDDED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND FOUND TRANS...

Dec 30, 2011 Exterior Lighting

MY VEHICLE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT IS OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN DON'T DRIVE IT OFTEN AND SORELY SURPRISE THAT IT WOULD JUST BE COMPLETELY OUT. IT IS EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND SHOULD BE OPERABLE TO THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. AS IT STANDS WON'T PASS INSPECTION AND SHOULD BE A RECALL ON IT. THANKS *KB

Dec 30, 2011 Electrical System

MY VEHICLE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT IS OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN DON'T DRIVE IT OFTEN AND SORELY SURPRISE THAT IT WOULD JUST BE COMPLETELY OUT. IT IS EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND SHOULD BE OPERABLE TO THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. AS IT STANDS WON'T PASS INSPECTION AND SHOULD BE A RECALL ON IT. THANKS *KB

Dec 30, 2011 Exterior Lighting

MY VEHICLE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT IS OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN DON'T DRIVE IT OFTEN AND SORELY SURPRISE THAT IT WOULD JUST BE COMPLETELY OUT. IT IS EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND SHOULD BE OPERABLE TO THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. AS IT STANDS WON'T PASS INSPECTION AND SHOULD BE A RECALL ON IT. THANKS *KB

Dec 30, 2011 Electrical System

MY VEHICLE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT IS OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN DON'T DRIVE IT OFTEN AND SORELY SURPRISE THAT IT WOULD JUST BE COMPLETELY OUT. IT IS EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND SHOULD BE OPERABLE TO THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. AS IT STANDS WON'T PASS INSPECTION AND SHOULD BE A RECALL ON IT. THANKS *KB

Oct 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN INSPEC...

Oct 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN INSPEC...

Aug 1, 2011 Electrical System 200,000 mi

1995 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, FOUND OUT THROUGH RESEARCH THAT IT IS THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE LOCATED IN THE CONSOLE OF THE CAR. ALMOST STARTED A FIRE, COMPLETELY MELTED MODULE AND AFFECTED OTHER AREAS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VERY DANGEROUS AND NO RECALL THAT I CAN FIND. PART I...

Aug 1, 2011 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

1995 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, FOUND OUT THROUGH RESEARCH THAT IT IS THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE LOCATED IN THE CONSOLE OF THE CAR. ALMOST STARTED A FIRE, COMPLETELY MELTED MODULE AND AFFECTED OTHER AREAS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VERY DANGEROUS AND NO RECALL THAT I CAN FIND. PART I...

Aug 1, 2011 Electrical System 200,000 mi

1995 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, FOUND OUT THROUGH RESEARCH THAT IT IS THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE LOCATED IN THE CONSOLE OF THE CAR. ALMOST STARTED A FIRE, COMPLETELY MELTED MODULE AND AFFECTED OTHER AREAS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VERY DANGEROUS AND NO RECALL THAT I CAN FIND. PART I...

Aug 1, 2011 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

1995 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, FOUND OUT THROUGH RESEARCH THAT IT IS THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE LOCATED IN THE CONSOLE OF THE CAR. ALMOST STARTED A FIRE, COMPLETELY MELTED MODULE AND AFFECTED OTHER AREAS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VERY DANGEROUS AND NO RECALL THAT I CAN FIND. PART I...

May 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 187,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED, AND WHILE HE WAS IN HIS HOUSE HE HEARD A NOISE AND WITHIN SECONDS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE FIRE REPORT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE M...

May 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 187,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED, AND WHILE HE WAS IN HIS HOUSE HE HEARD A NOISE AND WITHIN SECONDS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE FIRE REPORT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE M...

Mar 4, 2011 Seats Crash

1995 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATES SEAT BACK FAILURE IN REAR -END COLLISION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT HIS VEHICLE WAS PROPELLED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS THR...

Mar 4, 2011 Seats Crash

1995 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATES SEAT BACK FAILURE IN REAR -END COLLISION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT HIS VEHICLE WAS PROPELLED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS THR...

Mar 4, 2011 Seats Crash

1995 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATES SEAT BACK FAILURE IN REAR -END COLLISION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT HIS VEHICLE WAS PROPELLED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS THR...

Mar 4, 2011 Seats Crash

1995 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATES SEAT BACK FAILURE IN REAR -END COLLISION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT HIS VEHICLE WAS PROPELLED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS THR...

Feb 23, 2011 Steering Crash 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 TO 65 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SPUN OUT OF CONTROL FOR SIXTY YARDS. THE VEHICLE STOPPED SPINNING AFTER IT ROLLED ONTO ITS SIDE. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND A RE...

Feb 23, 2011 Steering Crash 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 TO 65 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SPUN OUT OF CONTROL FOR SIXTY YARDS. THE VEHICLE STOPPED SPINNING AFTER IT ROLLED ONTO ITS SIDE. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND A RE...

Nov 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL-THE DRIVER OWNED A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES WHEN THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD BANG AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED ON THE SCENE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Nov 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL-THE DRIVER OWNED A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES WHEN THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD BANG AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED ON THE SCENE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Oct 1, 2010 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME UNBUCKLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. HE ALSO MENTIONED THAT IT SOMETIMES TAKES REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO GET THE SEAT BELT TO INITIALLY BUCKLE. TH...

Oct 1, 2010 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME UNBUCKLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. HE ALSO MENTIONED THAT IT SOMETIMES TAKES REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO GET THE SEAT BELT TO INITIALLY BUCKLE. TH...

Aug 27, 2010 Traction Control System

ABS FAILURE ON BOTH OF MY '95 FORDS.. A WINDSTAR AND AN EXPLORER. IN BOTH OF THE CARS THE ABS LOSES THE ABILITY TO WORK PROPERLY. AT ALL BRAKE APPLICATIONS TO VERY, VERY QUICKLY ALTERNATES BRAKING B/W WHEELS ESSENTIALLY IT INTERFERES WITH THE BRAKING OF THE CAR.. REMEDY IS TO DISCONNECT THE ABS....

Aug 27, 2010 Traction Control System

ABS FAILURE ON BOTH OF MY '95 FORDS.. A WINDSTAR AND AN EXPLORER. IN BOTH OF THE CARS THE ABS LOSES THE ABILITY TO WORK PROPERLY. AT ALL BRAKE APPLICATIONS TO VERY, VERY QUICKLY ALTERNATES BRAKING B/W WHEELS ESSENTIALLY IT INTERFERES WITH THE BRAKING OF THE CAR.. REMEDY IS TO DISCONNECT THE ABS....

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD "SHIMMY AND SHAKE". RECENTLY, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK SO SHE HAD TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO KEEP IT STABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT...

Aug 9, 2010 Steering 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD "SHIMMY AND SHAKE". RECENTLY, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK SO SHE HAD TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO KEEP IT STABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD "SHIMMY AND SHAKE". RECENTLY, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK SO SHE HAD TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO KEEP IT STABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT...

Aug 9, 2010 Steering 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD "SHIMMY AND SHAKE". RECENTLY, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK SO SHE HAD TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO KEEP IT STABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT...

May 24, 2010 Suspension 127,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED FOR RECALL 00V402000. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTAC...

May 24, 2010 Suspension 127,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED FOR RECALL 00V402000. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTAC...

Feb 28, 2010 Structure

1995 FORD EXPLORER REAR HATCH WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE HINGE THE SPOT WELDS BROKE. WENT TO 3 FORD DEALER THEY SAY THIS IS BEEN A PROBLEM READ HATCH TO HEAVY WELDS WEAK . THEY SAID TO CONTACT FORD. CALLED FORD SAID NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. TOLD THEN REAR HATCH IS GOING TO FALL OFF. MADE A C...

Feb 28, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

1995 FORD EXPLORER REAR HATCH WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE HINGE THE SPOT WELDS BROKE. WENT TO 3 FORD DEALER THEY SAY THIS IS BEEN A PROBLEM READ HATCH TO HEAVY WELDS WEAK . THEY SAID TO CONTACT FORD. CALLED FORD SAID NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. TOLD THEN REAR HATCH IS GOING TO FALL OFF. MADE A C...

Feb 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 122,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS A BULB SENSING SYSTEM, AND ISSUED A WARNING TO CHECK THE HEADLAMPS. I REPLACED BULB, BUT IT STILL DID NOT WORK. A DAY LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHT ALSO FAILED, LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS. AFTER LOOKI...

Feb 28, 2010 Structure

1995 FORD EXPLORER REAR HATCH WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE HINGE THE SPOT WELDS BROKE. WENT TO 3 FORD DEALER THEY SAY THIS IS BEEN A PROBLEM READ HATCH TO HEAVY WELDS WEAK . THEY SAID TO CONTACT FORD. CALLED FORD SAID NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. TOLD THEN REAR HATCH IS GOING TO FALL OFF. MADE A C...

Feb 28, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

1995 FORD EXPLORER REAR HATCH WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE HINGE THE SPOT WELDS BROKE. WENT TO 3 FORD DEALER THEY SAY THIS IS BEEN A PROBLEM READ HATCH TO HEAVY WELDS WEAK . THEY SAID TO CONTACT FORD. CALLED FORD SAID NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. TOLD THEN REAR HATCH IS GOING TO FALL OFF. MADE A C...

Feb 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 122,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS A BULB SENSING SYSTEM, AND ISSUED A WARNING TO CHECK THE HEADLAMPS. I REPLACED BULB, BUT IT STILL DID NOT WORK. A DAY LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHT ALSO FAILED, LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS. AFTER LOOKI...

Dec 15, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC DETAILS: I TOOK MY 95 EXPLORER IN FOR A RECALL (09S09) FOR A SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WHICH MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE IF IT LEAKED. WHEN I GOT MY VEH. BACK I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD TO CHECK THEIR WORK. (I AM A MECHANIC MY SELF BY OCCUPATION) THEY HAD REPLACED THE P...

Dec 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC DETAILS: I TOOK MY 95 EXPLORER IN FOR A RECALL (09S09) FOR A SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WHICH MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE IF IT LEAKED. WHEN I GOT MY VEH. BACK I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD TO CHECK THEIR WORK. (I AM A MECHANIC MY SELF BY OCCUPATION) THEY HAD REPLACED THE P...

Dec 15, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC DETAILS: I TOOK MY 95 EXPLORER IN FOR A RECALL (09S09) FOR A SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WHICH MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE IF IT LEAKED. WHEN I GOT MY VEH. BACK I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD TO CHECK THEIR WORK. (I AM A MECHANIC MY SELF BY OCCUPATION) THEY HAD REPLACED THE P...

Dec 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC DETAILS: I TOOK MY 95 EXPLORER IN FOR A RECALL (09S09) FOR A SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WHICH MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE IF IT LEAKED. WHEN I GOT MY VEH. BACK I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD TO CHECK THEIR WORK. (I AM A MECHANIC MY SELF BY OCCUPATION) THEY HAD REPLACED THE P...

Dec 1, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 145,286 mi

I TOOK MY 95 EXPLORER IN FOR A RECALL (09S09) FOR A SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WHICH MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE IF IT LEAKED. WHEN I GOT MY VEH. BACK I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD TO CHECK THEIR WORK. (I AM A MECHANIC MY SELF BY OCCUPATION) THEY HAD REPLACED THE PIGTAIL TO THE SWITCH BUT NOT THE SWITC...

Dec 1, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,286 mi

I TOOK MY 95 EXPLORER IN FOR A RECALL (09S09) FOR A SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WHICH MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE IF IT LEAKED. WHEN I GOT MY VEH. BACK I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD TO CHECK THEIR WORK. (I AM A MECHANIC MY SELF BY OCCUPATION) THEY HAD REPLACED THE PIGTAIL TO THE SWITCH BUT NOT THE SWITC...

Dec 1, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 145,286 mi

I TOOK MY 95 EXPLORER IN FOR A RECALL (09S09) FOR A SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WHICH MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE IF IT LEAKED. WHEN I GOT MY VEH. BACK I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD TO CHECK THEIR WORK. (I AM A MECHANIC MY SELF BY OCCUPATION) THEY HAD REPLACED THE PIGTAIL TO THE SWITCH BUT NOT THE SWITC...

Dec 1, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,286 mi

I TOOK MY 95 EXPLORER IN FOR A RECALL (09S09) FOR A SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WHICH MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE IF IT LEAKED. WHEN I GOT MY VEH. BACK I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD TO CHECK THEIR WORK. (I AM A MECHANIC MY SELF BY OCCUPATION) THEY HAD REPLACED THE PIGTAIL TO THE SWITCH BUT NOT THE SWITC...

Nov 9, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING THE OVER-DRIVE WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE BEFORE DECELERATING. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS MODEL TYPE. HE THEN...

Nov 9, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING THE OVER-DRIVE WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE BEFORE DECELERATING. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS MODEL TYPE. HE THEN...

Aug 8, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 123,500 mi

MY FORD EXPLORER CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH IN MY ENGINE STARTED ON FIRE AND LUCKILY I WAS AT THE DEALER WHEN IT HAPPENED IT WAS THERE BEING FIXED BECAUSE IT KEPT BLOWING A FUSE WHEN THE FUSE WAS FIXED THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH STARTED ON FIRE. IT LOOKS TO ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON FORDS. I HAVE A 1...

Aug 8, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 123,500 mi

MY FORD EXPLORER CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH IN MY ENGINE STARTED ON FIRE AND LUCKILY I WAS AT THE DEALER WHEN IT HAPPENED IT WAS THERE BEING FIXED BECAUSE IT KEPT BLOWING A FUSE WHEN THE FUSE WAS FIXED THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH STARTED ON FIRE. IT LOOKS TO ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON FORDS. I HAVE A 1...

Apr 8, 2009 Power Train

ON MY SIXTH TRANSMISSION ON 1995 FORD EXPLORER HAVE A LIFE TIME WARRANTY FROM TANNER TRANSMISSION BUT THEY WILL NO LONGER STAND BEHIND THERE WARRANTY BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION BEING JUNK. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 Tires

TURNED IN FOUR RECALLED TIRES TO FIRESTONE STORE IN SLC UTAH NEVER RECEIVED ANY REIMBURSEMENT. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 Power Train

ON MY SIXTH TRANSMISSION ON 1995 FORD EXPLORER HAVE A LIFE TIME WARRANTY FROM TANNER TRANSMISSION BUT THEY WILL NO LONGER STAND BEHIND THERE WARRANTY BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION BEING JUNK. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 Tires

TURNED IN FOUR RECALLED TIRES TO FIRESTONE STORE IN SLC UTAH NEVER RECEIVED ANY REIMBURSEMENT. *TR

Feb 25, 2009 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT JUST POPPED OUT TOOK IT TO FORD DEALERSHIP TO REQUIRE ABOUT IT AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS BROKEN AND IT WOULD COST ME 112.00 TO HAVE THE SEAT BELT REPLACE. WHAT IF I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE SEAT BELT DIDN'T HOLD UP TO THE REQUIREMENTS IT WOULD BE TO LATE TO COMPLAIN. *TR

Feb 25, 2009 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT JUST POPPED OUT TOOK IT TO FORD DEALERSHIP TO REQUIRE ABOUT IT AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS BROKEN AND IT WOULD COST ME 112.00 TO HAVE THE SEAT BELT REPLACE. WHAT IF I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE SEAT BELT DIDN'T HOLD UP TO THE REQUIREMENTS IT WOULD BE TO LATE TO COMPLAIN. *TR

Jan 5, 2009 Suspension 135,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SWAY BAR LINK FRACTURED. THE LINK HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AS PART OF THE NOV. 28, 2000 NHTSA RECALL 00V402000, WHICH WAS PERFORMED BECAUSE, "UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE." *TR

Jan 5, 2009 Suspension 135,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SWAY BAR LINK FRACTURED. THE LINK HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AS PART OF THE NOV. 28, 2000 NHTSA RECALL 00V402000, WHICH WAS PERFORMED BECAUSE, "UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE." *TR

Jan 5, 2009 Suspension 135,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SWAY BAR LINK FRACTURED. THE LINK HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AS PART OF THE NOV. 28, 2000 NHTSA RECALL 00V402000, WHICH WAS PERFORMED BECAUSE, "UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE." *TR

Jan 5, 2009 Suspension 135,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SWAY BAR LINK FRACTURED. THE LINK HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AS PART OF THE NOV. 28, 2000 NHTSA RECALL 00V402000, WHICH WAS PERFORMED BECAUSE, "UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE." *TR

Dec 9, 2008 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

1995 FORD EXPLORER - DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT NO LONGER LATCHES. I FEAR THE OTHERS WILL FAIL IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I AM CURRENTLY TRYING TO FIND A REPLACEMENT. *TR

Dec 9, 2008 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

1995 FORD EXPLORER - DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT NO LONGER LATCHES. I FEAR THE OTHERS WILL FAIL IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I AM CURRENTLY TRYING TO FIND A REPLACEMENT. *TR

Nov 16, 2008 Steering 147,249 mi

WENT OVER RAILROAD TRACKS AND SUDDENLY THE FRONT END BEGAN TO JUMP AND SKID ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN THE CAR GOT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WE LOOKED AT IT, THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY TURNED SIDEWAYS. WE HAD IT TOWED HOME. I CHECKED UNDER THE FRONT END IN THE MORNING AND FOUN...

Nov 16, 2008 Steering 147,249 mi

WENT OVER RAILROAD TRACKS AND SUDDENLY THE FRONT END BEGAN TO JUMP AND SKID ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN THE CAR GOT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WE LOOKED AT IT, THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY TURNED SIDEWAYS. WE HAD IT TOWED HOME. I CHECKED UNDER THE FRONT END IN THE MORNING AND FOUN...

Jul 15, 2008 Power Train 200 mi

I OWN A 1995 FORD EXPLORER 4X4. I PURCHASED IT NEW AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION UNTIL LAST YEAR WHEN I HAD IT FLUSHED. I STARTED TO WORK THE NEXT MORNING AND THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP COMING OUT OF FIRST GEAR. I TOOK IT INTO AAMCO AND THEY TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION NEEDE...

Jul 15, 2008 Power Train 200 mi

I OWN A 1995 FORD EXPLORER 4X4. I PURCHASED IT NEW AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION UNTIL LAST YEAR WHEN I HAD IT FLUSHED. I STARTED TO WORK THE NEXT MORNING AND THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP COMING OUT OF FIRST GEAR. I TOOK IT INTO AAMCO AND THEY TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION NEEDE...

Jun 19, 2008 Power Train

1995 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION. O/D OFF LIGHT BLINKING. FROM THE SOURCES ON THE NET IT LOOKS AS THOUGH I WILL HAVE TO JUNK IT. FORD KNOWS THIS TRANS IS NO GOOD. IT JUST STARTED TONIGHT. MY WIFE HAS HEART DISEASE AND MY HAVE TO CARRY TO HOSPITAL AT ANYTIME NOW I LEARN I WILL HAVE TO HAVE A NEW TRANS...

Jun 19, 2008 Power Train

1995 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION. O/D OFF LIGHT BLINKING. FROM THE SOURCES ON THE NET IT LOOKS AS THOUGH I WILL HAVE TO JUNK IT. FORD KNOWS THIS TRANS IS NO GOOD. IT JUST STARTED TONIGHT. MY WIFE HAS HEART DISEASE AND MY HAVE TO CARRY TO HOSPITAL AT ANYTIME NOW I LEARN I WILL HAVE TO HAVE A NEW TRANS...

May 19, 2008 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE FIRST AND SECOND GEAR SLIPPED. THIS FAILURE OCCURS ON ALL ROAD SURFACES, INCLUDING HILLS AND LEVELED ROAD AND BEGINS AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE FAILURE BEGAN SIX Y...

May 19, 2008 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE FIRST AND SECOND GEAR SLIPPED. THIS FAILURE OCCURS ON ALL ROAD SURFACES, INCLUDING HILLS AND LEVELED ROAD AND BEGINS AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE FAILURE BEGAN SIX Y...

Apr 7, 2008 Power Train 165,000 mi

O/D LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, FORD WANTS $2,000, SO IM GOING THROUGH AN AUTO SALVAGE FOR $845, WILL NEVER BUY FORD AGAIN, THEY HAVE A HISTORY OF PROBLEMS WITH THERE TRANSMISSION. OF COURSE THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT 2 WEEKS AFTER MY WARRANTY! I GOT A 1 YEAR WARRANTY FOR FRE...

Apr 7, 2008 Power Train 165,000 mi

O/D LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, FORD WANTS $2,000, SO IM GOING THROUGH AN AUTO SALVAGE FOR $845, WILL NEVER BUY FORD AGAIN, THEY HAVE A HISTORY OF PROBLEMS WITH THERE TRANSMISSION. OF COURSE THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT 2 WEEKS AFTER MY WARRANTY! I GOT A 1 YEAR WARRANTY FOR FRE...

Jan 30, 2008 Suspension 89,000 mi

1995 FORD EXPLORER OVERDRIVE LIGHT BLINKS. RESULTING IN $700 REPAIR BILL. IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM IT APPEARS TO BE WIDE SPREAD GOING OVER SEVERAL MODEL YEARS. *TR

Jan 30, 2008 Suspension 89,000 mi

1995 FORD EXPLORER OVERDRIVE LIGHT BLINKS. RESULTING IN $700 REPAIR BILL. IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM IT APPEARS TO BE WIDE SPREAD GOING OVER SEVERAL MODEL YEARS. *TR

Nov 6, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 55 MPH, THE BRAKES LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SLID AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH BEFORE ROLLING OVER THREE TIMES. THE CRASH DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. AS OF NOVEMBER 6, 2007, THE DEALER HAD ...

Nov 6, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 55 MPH, THE BRAKES LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SLID AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH BEFORE ROLLING OVER THREE TIMES. THE CRASH DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. AS OF NOVEMBER 6, 2007, THE DEALER HAD ...

Sep 13, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

1995 FORD EXPLORER WITH ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES THAT HER VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED EVEN HAVING 2 FEET ON THE BRAKE DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY SLOWED DOWN AS IF NOTHING EVER HAPPENED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ...

Sep 13, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

1995 FORD EXPLORER WITH ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES THAT HER VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED EVEN HAVING 2 FEET ON THE BRAKE DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY SLOWED DOWN AS IF NOTHING EVER HAPPENED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ...

Sep 12, 2007 Power Train

1995 FORD EXPLORER XLT ROLLED BACKWARDS AFTER PUT IN PARK. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE PINNED HER AGAINST THE GARAGE DOOR. CUSTOMER STATES THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS ON AN INCLINE AND PINNED HER AGAINST THE DOOR. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. THE MUSCLE TISSUE AND NERVES TO HER RIGHT PELVIS...

Sep 12, 2007 Power Train

1995 FORD EXPLORER XLT ROLLED BACKWARDS AFTER PUT IN PARK. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE PINNED HER AGAINST THE GARAGE DOOR. CUSTOMER STATES THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS ON AN INCLINE AND PINNED HER AGAINST THE DOOR. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. THE MUSCLE TISSUE AND NERVES TO HER RIGHT PELVIS...

Aug 30, 2007 Steering 136,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE EXTREMELY LOUD NOISES AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, ODOMETER, AND STABILIZER BAR ALL FAILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,...

Aug 30, 2007 Electrical System 136,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE EXTREMELY LOUD NOISES AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, ODOMETER, AND STABILIZER BAR ALL FAILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,...

Aug 30, 2007 Suspension 136,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE EXTREMELY LOUD NOISES AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, ODOMETER, AND STABILIZER BAR ALL FAILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,...

Aug 30, 2007 Steering 136,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE EXTREMELY LOUD NOISES AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, ODOMETER, AND STABILIZER BAR ALL FAILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,...

Aug 30, 2007 Electrical System 136,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE EXTREMELY LOUD NOISES AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, ODOMETER, AND STABILIZER BAR ALL FAILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,...

Aug 30, 2007 Suspension 136,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE EXTREMELY LOUD NOISES AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, ODOMETER, AND STABILIZER BAR ALL FAILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,...

May 12, 2007 Structure 160,523 mi

OUR 1995 FORD EXPLORER WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF OUR GARAGE, WELL OFF A QUIET STREET. WHEN WE CAME OUT IN THE MORNING TO GO TO WORK WE DISCOVERED THAT THE BACK LIFTGATE WINDOW EXPLODED. THANKFULLY, THIS HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS PARKED. IT WOULD HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT IF WE HAD BEEN DRI...

May 12, 2007 Structure 160,523 mi

OUR 1995 FORD EXPLORER WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF OUR GARAGE, WELL OFF A QUIET STREET. WHEN WE CAME OUT IN THE MORNING TO GO TO WORK WE DISCOVERED THAT THE BACK LIFTGATE WINDOW EXPLODED. THANKFULLY, THIS HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS PARKED. IT WOULD HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT IF WE HAD BEEN DRI...

Jan 30, 2007 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER WHICH THE HEADLIGHT SENSOR CONTINUOUSLY GOES BAD WHICH WOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE IF THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD CONTINUE TO WORK WITHOUT IT. WHEN THIS SENSOR, WHICH HAS GONE BAD TWICE SINCE I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE, FAILS I SHOULD NOT BE MADE AWARE OF THIS UNTIL THE HEADLIGHT GOES BA...

Jan 30, 2007 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER WHICH THE HEADLIGHT SENSOR CONTINUOUSLY GOES BAD WHICH WOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE IF THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD CONTINUE TO WORK WITHOUT IT. WHEN THIS SENSOR, WHICH HAS GONE BAD TWICE SINCE I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE, FAILS I SHOULD NOT BE MADE AWARE OF THIS UNTIL THE HEADLIGHT GOES BA...

Nov 7, 2006 Tires

CONSUMER FIRESTONE 500 TIRE EXPLODED. *TS THE TIRE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE SEPTEMBER 2006. WHEN THE CONSUMER ORIGINALLY NOTICE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE HE CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONSUMER TO CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED FIR...

Nov 7, 2006 Tires

CONSUMER FIRESTONE 500 TIRE EXPLODED. *TS THE TIRE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE SEPTEMBER 2006. WHEN THE CONSUMER ORIGINALLY NOTICE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE HE CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONSUMER TO CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED FIR...

Nov 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR FIVE MINUTES, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STARTED THE FIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOT ALERTED.

Nov 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR FIVE MINUTES, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STARTED THE FIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOT ALERTED.

Nov 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR FIVE MINUTES, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STARTED THE FIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOT ALERTED.

Nov 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR FIVE MINUTES, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STARTED THE FIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOT ALERTED.

Oct 22, 2006 Tires

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE IN SEPTEMBER 2006 AND REPLIED THAT I HAD PAID DOWNTOWN FIRESTONE IN MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN ROUGHLY $300 IN 2003 TO REPLACE FOUR OF MY TIRES BUT THE SPARE WAS NOT CHANGED. I HAVE SINCE E-MAILED TWICE DURING THE PAST TWO MONTHS AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONS...

Oct 22, 2006 Tires

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE IN SEPTEMBER 2006 AND REPLIED THAT I HAD PAID DOWNTOWN FIRESTONE IN MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN ROUGHLY $300 IN 2003 TO REPLACE FOUR OF MY TIRES BUT THE SPARE WAS NOT CHANGED. I HAVE SINCE E-MAILED TWICE DURING THE PAST TWO MONTHS AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONS...

Oct 18, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 197,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET SUDDENLY FRACTURED AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN, THE ENGINE WAS STILL IDLING BUT THE THROTTLE DID NOT HAVE IMPACT ON THE RPM. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PR...

Oct 18, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 197,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET SUDDENLY FRACTURED AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN, THE ENGINE WAS STILL IDLING BUT THE THROTTLE DID NOT HAVE IMPACT ON THE RPM. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PR...

Oct 12, 2006 Tires 155,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE P23575R15 COOPER DISCOVERY ATR TIRES WERE LOSING AIR. THIS OCCURRED IN ALL FOUR TIRES. THE TIRES HAD BEEN CHECKED FOR HOLES AND CRACKS AND NONE WERE FOUND. THE TIRES MUST BE FILLED 3 TO 4 TIMES PER WEEK. THE TIRES WERE KEPT AT 35 POUNDS.

Oct 12, 2006 Tires 155,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE P23575R15 COOPER DISCOVERY ATR TIRES WERE LOSING AIR. THIS OCCURRED IN ALL FOUR TIRES. THE TIRES HAD BEEN CHECKED FOR HOLES AND CRACKS AND NONE WERE FOUND. THE TIRES MUST BE FILLED 3 TO 4 TIMES PER WEEK. THE TIRES WERE KEPT AT 35 POUNDS.

Aug 3, 2006 Steering 110,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIED AT LOW SPEEDS. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 95V053000, REGARDING THE STEERING: LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO ...

Aug 3, 2006 Steering 110,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIED AT LOW SPEEDS. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 95V053000, REGARDING THE STEERING: LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO ...

Jul 12, 2006 Suspension 143,000 mi

REAR SPRING SHACKLES ON 1995 FORD EXPLORER TOTALLY RUSTED THROUGH. I HAVE BEEN VERY MAINTENANCE ORIENTED SINCE I PURCHASED NEW. *JB

Jul 12, 2006 Suspension 143,000 mi

REAR SPRING SHACKLES ON 1995 FORD EXPLORER TOTALLY RUSTED THROUGH. I HAVE BEEN VERY MAINTENANCE ORIENTED SINCE I PURCHASED NEW. *JB

Jun 7, 2006 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SEAT BELT LATCH FOR THE RESTRAINT HAS FAILED TO STAY SECURE. IT LATCHES AND LOCKS BUT THEN DOES RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT INTERFERENCE FROM THE OPERATOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING CONDITION IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE REPORT...

Jun 7, 2006 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SEAT BELT LATCH FOR THE RESTRAINT HAS FAILED TO STAY SECURE. IT LATCHES AND LOCKS BUT THEN DOES RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT INTERFERENCE FROM THE OPERATOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING CONDITION IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE REPORT...

May 26, 2006 Electrical System 156,914 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES. ALTHOUGH, AN UNDETERMINED NUMBER OF PARTS WERE REPLACED THE STALLING CONTINUED. AFTER CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET THE CONTACT DETERMINED TH...

May 26, 2006 Electrical System 156,914 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES. ALTHOUGH, AN UNDETERMINED NUMBER OF PARTS WERE REPLACED THE STALLING CONTINUED. AFTER CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET THE CONTACT DETERMINED TH...

Feb 17, 2006 Electrical System 125,000 mi

SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC FILLED CABIN OF VEHICLE AND FLOOR UNDER DRIVERS FEET GOT HOT. DISCONNECTED BATTERY AND SENT TO GARAGE. *JB

Feb 17, 2006 Electrical System 125,000 mi

SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC FILLED CABIN OF VEHICLE AND FLOOR UNDER DRIVERS FEET GOT HOT. DISCONNECTED BATTERY AND SENT TO GARAGE. *JB

Nov 18, 2005 Steering 160,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 95V053000 CONCERNING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, AND RECALL 95V052000 CONCERNING SERVICE BRAKES; HOSES, LINES, PIPING AND FITTINGS. THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALLS, BUT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS DUE TO VIN. NO ...

Nov 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 95V053000 CONCERNING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, AND RECALL 95V052000 CONCERNING SERVICE BRAKES; HOSES, LINES, PIPING AND FITTINGS. THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALLS, BUT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS DUE TO VIN. NO ...

Nov 18, 2005 Steering 160,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 95V053000 CONCERNING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, AND RECALL 95V052000 CONCERNING SERVICE BRAKES; HOSES, LINES, PIPING AND FITTINGS. THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALLS, BUT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS DUE TO VIN. NO ...

Nov 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 95V053000 CONCERNING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, AND RECALL 95V052000 CONCERNING SERVICE BRAKES; HOSES, LINES, PIPING AND FITTINGS. THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALLS, BUT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS DUE TO VIN. NO ...

Nov 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 148,085 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED AN UNDER THE HOOD FIRE ON MY 1995 FORD EXPLORER WHICH I BELIEVE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. MY VEHICLE HAD BEGUN TO EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS WHICH HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED IN RELATION TO RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V388000. SPECIFICALLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD STOP...

Nov 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 148,085 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED AN UNDER THE HOOD FIRE ON MY 1995 FORD EXPLORER WHICH I BELIEVE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. MY VEHICLE HAD BEGUN TO EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS WHICH HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED IN RELATION TO RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V388000. SPECIFICALLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD STOP...

Sep 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

1). GAS PEDAL STICKS. 2). PUFFS OF SMOKE COME FROM STEERING COLUMN IN THE AREA OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHT BUTTON. 3). CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF. *NM

Sep 27, 2005 Steering

1). GAS PEDAL STICKS. 2). PUFFS OF SMOKE COME FROM STEERING COLUMN IN THE AREA OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHT BUTTON. 3). CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF. *NM

Sep 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

1). GAS PEDAL STICKS. 2). PUFFS OF SMOKE COME FROM STEERING COLUMN IN THE AREA OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHT BUTTON. 3). CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF. *NM

Sep 27, 2005 Steering

1). GAS PEDAL STICKS. 2). PUFFS OF SMOKE COME FROM STEERING COLUMN IN THE AREA OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHT BUTTON. 3). CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF. *NM

Sep 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER'S CONCERN OVER THE HANDLING BY FORD MOTOR COMPANIES OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH RECALL.*MR ONE NOV 11, 2003 THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE DEALER QUOTED...

Sep 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER'S CONCERN OVER THE HANDLING BY FORD MOTOR COMPANIES OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH RECALL.*MR ONE NOV 11, 2003 THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE DEALER QUOTED...

Sep 23, 2005 Suspension

CONSUMER'S CONCERN OVER THE HANDLING BY FORD MOTOR COMPANIES OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH RECALL.*MR ONE NOV 11, 2003 THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE DEALER QUOTED...

Sep 23, 2005 Power Train

CONSUMER'S CONCERN OVER THE HANDLING BY FORD MOTOR COMPANIES OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH RECALL.*MR ONE NOV 11, 2003 THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE DEALER QUOTED...

Sep 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER'S CONCERN OVER THE HANDLING BY FORD MOTOR COMPANIES OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH RECALL.*MR ONE NOV 11, 2003 THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE DEALER QUOTED...

Sep 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER'S CONCERN OVER THE HANDLING BY FORD MOTOR COMPANIES OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH RECALL.*MR ONE NOV 11, 2003 THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE DEALER QUOTED...

Sep 23, 2005 Suspension

CONSUMER'S CONCERN OVER THE HANDLING BY FORD MOTOR COMPANIES OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH RECALL.*MR ONE NOV 11, 2003 THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE DEALER QUOTED...

Sep 23, 2005 Power Train

CONSUMER'S CONCERN OVER THE HANDLING BY FORD MOTOR COMPANIES OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH RECALL.*MR ONE NOV 11, 2003 THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE DEALER QUOTED...

Sep 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

DT: 1995 FORD EXPLORER - MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER CAUGHT ON FIRE. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2005. WHILE IN THE DRIVE THROUGH AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT STARTED SMELLING SMOKE, SMELT LIKE PLASTIC. WHEN THE CONSUMER LIFTED THE HOOD IT WAS ON FIRE.*AK

Sep 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

DT: 1995 FORD EXPLORER - MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER CAUGHT ON FIRE. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2005. WHILE IN THE DRIVE THROUGH AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT STARTED SMELLING SMOKE, SMELT LIKE PLASTIC. WHEN THE CONSUMER LIFTED THE HOOD IT WAS ON FIRE.*AK

Sep 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WE OWN A 1995 FORD EXPLORER XLT THAT HAS A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. FORD WILL NOT FIX THE SWITCH, BUT HAS RECALLED OTHER AUTO MODELS TO FIX THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE OWN A 1995 FORD EXPLORER XLT THAT HAS A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. FORD WILL NOT FIX THE SWITCH, BUT HAS RECALLED OTHER AUTO MODELS TO FIX THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WE OWN A 1995 FORD EXPLORER XLT THAT HAS A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. FORD WILL NOT FIX THE SWITCH, BUT HAS RECALLED OTHER AUTO MODELS TO FIX THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE OWN A 1995 FORD EXPLORER XLT THAT HAS A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. FORD WILL NOT FIX THE SWITCH, BUT HAS RECALLED OTHER AUTO MODELS TO FIX THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Aug 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

PEP BOY PART FAILURE.*MR WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, CONSUMER LOSS COMPLETE POWER. THE TENSION PULLEY HAD DISINTEGRATED. THIS WAS THE SAME TENSION PULLEY WHICH WAS INSTALLED BY PEP BOYS 7 MONTHS PRIOR TO FAILURE. *TT

Aug 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

PEP BOY PART FAILURE.*MR WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, CONSUMER LOSS COMPLETE POWER. THE TENSION PULLEY HAD DISINTEGRATED. THIS WAS THE SAME TENSION PULLEY WHICH WAS INSTALLED BY PEP BOYS 7 MONTHS PRIOR TO FAILURE. *TT

Jul 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO EXTREMELY HIGH RPMS WITHOUT WARNING.*AK THE CONSUMER HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. *NM

Jul 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO EXTREMELY HIGH RPMS WITHOUT WARNING.*AK THE CONSUMER HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. *NM

Jul 17, 2005 Seat Belts 118,759 mi

DRIVER'S SEATBELT DOES NOT LATCH. THE SPRING WHICH PRESSES THE LATCH IN PLACE DOES NOT RETURN TO ITS INTENDED POSITION, KEEPING THE SEATBELT FROM BEING LATCHED SECURELY. NORMAL USE HAS LED TO THIS FAILURE. FORTUNATELY, THERE HAVE BEEN NO CONSEQUENCES YET. I PLAN ON TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DE...

Jul 17, 2005 Seat Belts 118,759 mi

DRIVER'S SEATBELT DOES NOT LATCH. THE SPRING WHICH PRESSES THE LATCH IN PLACE DOES NOT RETURN TO ITS INTENDED POSITION, KEEPING THE SEATBELT FROM BEING LATCHED SECURELY. NORMAL USE HAS LED TO THIS FAILURE. FORTUNATELY, THERE HAVE BEEN NO CONSEQUENCES YET. I PLAN ON TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DE...

Jun 20, 2005 Visibility

AC STAY ON, CANNOT DEFROST. I SUSPECT BLEND DOOR, ACCORDING TO INTERNET FORUMS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM

Jun 20, 2005 Visibility

AC STAY ON, CANNOT DEFROST. I SUSPECT BLEND DOOR, ACCORDING TO INTERNET FORUMS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM

Jun 17, 2005 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH IS DEFECTIVE. IT IS DIFFICULT TO LATCH (LIKE IT HAS A BROKEN SPRING INSIDE) AND IT REPEATEDLY UNLATCHES DURING USE. I HAVE BOUGHT A REPLACEMENT PART, BUT HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT YET.

Jun 17, 2005 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH IS DEFECTIVE. IT IS DIFFICULT TO LATCH (LIKE IT HAS A BROKEN SPRING INSIDE) AND IT REPEATEDLY UNLATCHES DURING USE. I HAVE BOUGHT A REPLACEMENT PART, BUT HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT YET.

Jun 6, 2005 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT LATCH UNLATCHES WHILE DRIVING. NO CONSEQUENCES. REPLACING ASAP.

Jun 6, 2005 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT LATCH UNLATCHES WHILE DRIVING. NO CONSEQUENCES. REPLACING ASAP.

May 30, 2005 Seat Belts 124,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NO LONGER STAY IN LATCHED POSITION. I SUSPECT A SPRING OR SPRING-LIKE MECHANISM THAT HOLDS THE SEAT-BELT RELEASE BUTTON IN THE LATCHED POSITION HAS FAILED.

May 30, 2005 Seat Belts 124,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NO LONGER STAY IN LATCHED POSITION. I SUSPECT A SPRING OR SPRING-LIKE MECHANISM THAT HOLDS THE SEAT-BELT RELEASE BUTTON IN THE LATCHED POSITION HAS FAILED.

Apr 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,840 mi

CONSUMER STATED CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID LEAKED ONTO THE CRUISE CONTROL TERMINAL. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL CATCH ON FIRE. *AK THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO BUY A REPLACEMENT PART FROM THE DEALER, HOWEVER, HE WAS TOLD THE PART WAS ON BACK OR...

Apr 25, 2005 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

MY 1995 EXPLORER WAS SITTING AND AT 12:30AM, WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, AND THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE EVENING MARCH 23. THIS WAS THE SAME EVENING THAT FORD RECALLED THE EXPEDITION FOR THIS VERY SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM, A COLD VEH...

Apr 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,840 mi

CONSUMER STATED CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID LEAKED ONTO THE CRUISE CONTROL TERMINAL. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL CATCH ON FIRE. *AK THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO BUY A REPLACEMENT PART FROM THE DEALER, HOWEVER, HE WAS TOLD THE PART WAS ON BACK OR...

Apr 25, 2005 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

MY 1995 EXPLORER WAS SITTING AND AT 12:30AM, WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, AND THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE EVENING MARCH 23. THIS WAS THE SAME EVENING THAT FORD RECALLED THE EXPEDITION FOR THIS VERY SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM, A COLD VEH...

Mar 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

I PRESSES THE THROTLE VERY HARD TO ACCELERATE AND THE PEDAL FROZE FULL THROTLE IT TOOL ABOUT 50 YARDS TO STOP THE ENGINE REMAINED FULL THROTLE IT FINALLY CHANGED AFTER I SWITCHED TO PARK GEAR,BUT ONLY AFTER THE ENGINE RACED HIGHER FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS.*AK

Mar 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

I PRESSES THE THROTLE VERY HARD TO ACCELERATE AND THE PEDAL FROZE FULL THROTLE IT TOOL ABOUT 50 YARDS TO STOP THE ENGINE REMAINED FULL THROTLE IT FINALLY CHANGED AFTER I SWITCHED TO PARK GEAR,BUT ONLY AFTER THE ENGINE RACED HIGHER FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS.*AK

Mar 14, 2005 Power Train

ONE YEAR AGO I NOTICED THE OVERDIRVE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON MY 1995 FORD EXPLORER. I WAS TOLD BY A LOCAL MECHANIC THAT MY TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. WE SPENT $1000 ON THE REPAIRS. NOW, ONE YEAR LATER, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT IS FLASHING AGAIN AND I'M TOLD THAT ALL THAT IS REQUIRED IS TO CLEAR THE ...

Mar 14, 2005 Power Train

ONE YEAR AGO I NOTICED THE OVERDIRVE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON MY 1995 FORD EXPLORER. I WAS TOLD BY A LOCAL MECHANIC THAT MY TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. WE SPENT $1000 ON THE REPAIRS. NOW, ONE YEAR LATER, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT IS FLASHING AGAIN AND I'M TOLD THAT ALL THAT IS REQUIRED IS TO CLEAR THE ...

Feb 25, 2005 Seat Belts 195,200 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT-BELT LATCH SEEMS TO HAVE FAILED DUE TO THE SPRING MECHANISM. FIRST, THE BELT WOULD DETACH WITHOUT WARNING (WHILE DRIVING) AND THEN DIFFICULT TO LATCH AT ALL. SEEMS TO BE SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS FOUND ON YOUR WEB VRTC-DCD2038 (EA02-011) I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE (WORTHL...

Feb 25, 2005 Seat Belts 195,200 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT-BELT LATCH SEEMS TO HAVE FAILED DUE TO THE SPRING MECHANISM. FIRST, THE BELT WOULD DETACH WITHOUT WARNING (WHILE DRIVING) AND THEN DIFFICULT TO LATCH AT ALL. SEEMS TO BE SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS FOUND ON YOUR WEB VRTC-DCD2038 (EA02-011) I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE (WORTHL...

Feb 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 128,000 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO WORK WHEN TRYING TO SET THE SPEED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 128,000 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO WORK WHEN TRYING TO SET THE SPEED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire

AFTER OPERATING THE HEATER A FIRE OCCURRED UNDER THE HOOD. IT BURNED THE PLASTIC CASE AROUND THE HEATER CORE AREA. I WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT NO RECALLS HAD BEEN ISSUED ON MY VEHICLE (1995 FORD EXPLORER VIN# [XXX...

Jan 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire

AFTER OPERATING THE HEATER A FIRE OCCURRED UNDER THE HOOD. IT BURNED THE PLASTIC CASE AROUND THE HEATER CORE AREA. I WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT NO RECALLS HAD BEEN ISSUED ON MY VEHICLE (1995 FORD EXPLORER VIN# [XXX...

Jan 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. CONSUMER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM BY HIMSELF. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE/RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. CONSUMER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM BY HIMSELF. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE/RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Visibility 100,000 mi

HEATER WAS BLOWING OUT COOL AIR WHEN USED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE HEAT PLENUM MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Visibility 100,000 mi

HEATER WAS BLOWING OUT COOL AIR WHEN USED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE HEAT PLENUM MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 12, 2004 Power Train

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE UNDISCLOSED TRANSMISSION PROBLEM CAUSED THE CLUTCH CYLINDER, SLAVE CYLINDER, MASTER CYLINDER AND PRESSURE PLATE TO FAIL MULTIPLY TIMES. *NM THE CLUTCH AND SLAVE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES, THE MASTERCYLINDER WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE PRESSURE PLA...

Nov 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE UNDISCLOSED TRANSMISSION PROBLEM CAUSED THE CLUTCH CYLINDER, SLAVE CYLINDER, MASTER CYLINDER AND PRESSURE PLATE TO FAIL MULTIPLY TIMES. *NM THE CLUTCH AND SLAVE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES, THE MASTERCYLINDER WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE PRESSURE PLA...

Nov 12, 2004 Power Train

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE UNDISCLOSED TRANSMISSION PROBLEM CAUSED THE CLUTCH CYLINDER, SLAVE CYLINDER, MASTER CYLINDER AND PRESSURE PLATE TO FAIL MULTIPLY TIMES. *NM THE CLUTCH AND SLAVE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES, THE MASTERCYLINDER WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE PRESSURE PLA...

Nov 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE UNDISCLOSED TRANSMISSION PROBLEM CAUSED THE CLUTCH CYLINDER, SLAVE CYLINDER, MASTER CYLINDER AND PRESSURE PLATE TO FAIL MULTIPLY TIMES. *NM THE CLUTCH AND SLAVE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES, THE MASTERCYLINDER WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE PRESSURE PLA...

Nov 8, 2004 Seat Belts 154,480 mi

SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN THE SEAT BELTS ARE LATCHED TOGETHER THE SEAT BELTS WILL SEPARATE INADVERTENTLY. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE DEFECT WAS IN THE BUCKLE WHICH WILL NOT HOLD THE LATCH ONCE ENGAGED. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Seat Belts 154,480 mi

SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN THE SEAT BELTS ARE LATCHED TOGETHER THE SEAT BELTS WILL SEPARATE INADVERTENTLY. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE DEFECT WAS IN THE BUCKLE WHICH WILL NOT HOLD THE LATCH ONCE ENGAGED. *AK

Oct 27, 2004 Exterior Lighting 171,214 mi

CLEAR COAT IS PEALING ON HOOD AND OVER BACK HATCH, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS THE HEADLIGHT WILL NOT WORK ON DIM I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE SENSOR KEEPS GOING OUT ON THE TRANSMISSION.*AK

Oct 27, 2004 Power Train 171,214 mi

CLEAR COAT IS PEALING ON HOOD AND OVER BACK HATCH, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS THE HEADLIGHT WILL NOT WORK ON DIM I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE SENSOR KEEPS GOING OUT ON THE TRANSMISSION.*AK

Oct 27, 2004 Unknown Or Other 171,214 mi

CLEAR COAT IS PEALING ON HOOD AND OVER BACK HATCH, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS THE HEADLIGHT WILL NOT WORK ON DIM I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE SENSOR KEEPS GOING OUT ON THE TRANSMISSION.*AK

Oct 27, 2004 Exterior Lighting 171,214 mi

CLEAR COAT IS PEALING ON HOOD AND OVER BACK HATCH, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS THE HEADLIGHT WILL NOT WORK ON DIM I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE SENSOR KEEPS GOING OUT ON THE TRANSMISSION.*AK

Oct 27, 2004 Power Train 171,214 mi

CLEAR COAT IS PEALING ON HOOD AND OVER BACK HATCH, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS THE HEADLIGHT WILL NOT WORK ON DIM I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE SENSOR KEEPS GOING OUT ON THE TRANSMISSION.*AK

Oct 27, 2004 Unknown Or Other 171,214 mi

CLEAR COAT IS PEALING ON HOOD AND OVER BACK HATCH, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS THE HEADLIGHT WILL NOT WORK ON DIM I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE SENSOR KEEPS GOING OUT ON THE TRANSMISSION.*AK

Sep 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT HOME. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. THE DRIVER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Sep 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT HOME. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. THE DRIVER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Sep 1, 2004 Tires 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. AS A RESULT, MATERIAL OF THE TIRE WENT UNDER THE VEHICLE AND DAMAGED PART OF THE REAR WHEEL. *AK

Sep 1, 2004 Tires 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. AS A RESULT, MATERIAL OF THE TIRE WENT UNDER THE VEHICLE AND DAMAGED PART OF THE REAR WHEEL. *AK

Aug 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,440 mi

ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2004 I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO APPLY MY BRAKES. THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH VERY LITTLE RESISTANCE. I CONTINUED DRIVING ABOUT 100 FT AND NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT HAD COME ON. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. IT WASN'T. WITHIN 10 SECONDS ...

Aug 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,440 mi

ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2004 I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO APPLY MY BRAKES. THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH VERY LITTLE RESISTANCE. I CONTINUED DRIVING ABOUT 100 FT AND NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT HAD COME ON. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. IT WASN'T. WITHIN 10 SECONDS ...

Aug 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 91,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND DIDN'T GO BACK UP UNTIL THE TRUCK WAS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. CRUISE CONTROL WASN'T ENGAGED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED AND SERVICE BRAKE...

Aug 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 91,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND DIDN'T GO BACK UP UNTIL THE TRUCK WAS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. CRUISE CONTROL WASN'T ENGAGED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED AND SERVICE BRAKE...

Jul 22, 2004 Power Train

IN APRIL 2003, THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 95 FORD EXPLORER WENT BAD. THE PROBLEM PRESENTED ITSELF BY THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMING ON AND BLINKING. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FASTER THAN 35-40 MILES PER HOUR. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS REPLACED BY COTTMAN...

Jul 22, 2004 Power Train

IN APRIL 2003, THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 95 FORD EXPLORER WENT BAD. THE PROBLEM PRESENTED ITSELF BY THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMING ON AND BLINKING. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FASTER THAN 35-40 MILES PER HOUR. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS REPLACED BY COTTMAN...

Jul 14, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 86,000 mi

REAR HATCHBACK HINGES ARE BUCKLED, PREVENTING THE HATCHBACK FROM CLOSING. WATER GETS INSIDE BECAUSE OF THE 1 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE REAR HATCHBACK. ALSO, EXHAUST FUMES ARE COMING FROM THE REAR HATCHBACK. *AK

Jul 14, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 86,000 mi

REAR HATCHBACK HINGES ARE BUCKLED, PREVENTING THE HATCHBACK FROM CLOSING. WATER GETS INSIDE BECAUSE OF THE 1 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE REAR HATCHBACK. ALSO, EXHAUST FUMES ARE COMING FROM THE REAR HATCHBACK. *AK

Jun 21, 2004 Seat Belts 104,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WILL NOT STAY LOCKED IN THE BELT BUCKLE, AND WILL RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 21, 2004 Seat Belts 104,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WILL NOT STAY LOCKED IN THE BELT BUCKLE, AND WILL RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Tires 179,000 mi

WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED FOR A TRIP CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES HAD BUBBLES ON THE TREAD ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Tires 179,000 mi

WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED FOR A TRIP CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES HAD BUBBLES ON THE TREAD ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. *AK

Jun 12, 2004 Power Train 61,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON MY 1995 FORD EXPLORER. I BOUGHT IT NEW. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURED JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. IT WAS REBUILT. THE NEXT FAILURE OCCURRED JUST OUT OF THE WARRANTY FOR THE FIRST REBUILD. I HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN. THE THIRD FAILURE IS JUST BEGINNING WITH THE O...

Jun 12, 2004 Power Train 61,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON MY 1995 FORD EXPLORER. I BOUGHT IT NEW. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURED JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. IT WAS REBUILT. THE NEXT FAILURE OCCURRED JUST OUT OF THE WARRANTY FOR THE FIRST REBUILD. I HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN. THE THIRD FAILURE IS JUST BEGINNING WITH THE O...

May 16, 2004 Seat Belts 85,000 mi

1995 FORD EXPLORER DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE RETURN SPRING APPEARS TO HAVE SUDDENLY BROKEN, SAME AS DESCRIBED IN PRIOR ODI ACTION NO. EA02011. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE CREATED: APPEARS TO LATCH, THEN UNLATCHES SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. PROBLEM OCCURS FREQUENTLY, SO BUCKLE/BELT WILL BE REPLACED ASAP. *AK

May 16, 2004 Seat Belts 85,000 mi

1995 FORD EXPLORER DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE RETURN SPRING APPEARS TO HAVE SUDDENLY BROKEN, SAME AS DESCRIBED IN PRIOR ODI ACTION NO. EA02011. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE CREATED: APPEARS TO LATCH, THEN UNLATCHES SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. PROBLEM OCCURS FREQUENTLY, SO BUCKLE/BELT WILL BE REPLACED ASAP. *AK

May 5, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 106,150 mi

HOOD LATCH FAILURE AT APPROX.40MPH CAUSING HOOD TO RELEASE AND COMPLETELY COVER WINDSHEILD... TOTALLY BLOCKING FORWARD VISION.RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO HOOD AND LOWER WINSHIELD AREA.($1000.00 +)IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE CHANCE FOR SERIOUS INJURY WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT!!!!!FORTUNATE...

May 5, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 106,150 mi

HOOD LATCH FAILURE AT APPROX.40MPH CAUSING HOOD TO RELEASE AND COMPLETELY COVER WINDSHEILD... TOTALLY BLOCKING FORWARD VISION.RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO HOOD AND LOWER WINSHIELD AREA.($1000.00 +)IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE CHANCE FOR SERIOUS INJURY WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT!!!!!FORTUNATE...

Apr 22, 2004 Steering

WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT AT LOW SPEEDS VEHICLE SHOOK. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 22, 2004 Steering

WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT AT LOW SPEEDS VEHICLE SHOOK. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Air Bags 115,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Air Bags 115,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Apr 16, 2004 Power Train 80,000 mi

OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND NOISY BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR ,AND ALSO WHEN IT STOPS. *AK

Apr 16, 2004 Power Train 80,000 mi

OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND NOISY BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR ,AND ALSO WHEN IT STOPS. *AK

Mar 18, 2004 Seats

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SEAT AUTOMATICALLY RECLINED, LAYING THE BACK OF THE SEAT COMPLETELY DOWN. THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS. HOWEVER, THERE WAS RECALL 03V281000 ON THIS ISSUE. *AK

Mar 18, 2004 Seats

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SEAT AUTOMATICALLY RECLINED, LAYING THE BACK OF THE SEAT COMPLETELY DOWN. THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS. HOWEVER, THERE WAS RECALL 03V281000 ON THIS ISSUE. *AK

Mar 3, 2004 Interior Lighting 72,000 mi

DOME LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE LIGHT TURNED OFF BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE DEALERSHIP. AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THE LIGHT TURNED BACK ON AND WOU...

Mar 3, 2004 Interior Lighting 72,000 mi

DOME LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE LIGHT TURNED OFF BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE DEALERSHIP. AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THE LIGHT TURNED BACK ON AND WOU...

Feb 6, 2004 Electrical System 30,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER THE WINDOWS WORK SOMETIMES YOU MIT DRIVE A BLOCK THAN THAY DON'TAND THE 4/4 WILL THE SAME THING . MY SON HAS 1995 EXPLORER IT WILL DO THE SAME THING IS THERE A RECALL IF NOT THER SHOUGH BE THANK YOU . *AK

Feb 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER THE WINDOWS WORK SOMETIMES YOU MIT DRIVE A BLOCK THAN THAY DON'TAND THE 4/4 WILL THE SAME THING . MY SON HAS 1995 EXPLORER IT WILL DO THE SAME THING IS THERE A RECALL IF NOT THER SHOUGH BE THANK YOU . *AK

Feb 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER THE WINDOWS WORK SOMETIMES YOU MIT DRIVE A BLOCK THAN THAY DON'TAND THE 4/4 WILL THE SAME THING . MY SON HAS 1995 EXPLORER IT WILL DO THE SAME THING IS THERE A RECALL IF NOT THER SHOUGH BE THANK YOU . *AK

Feb 6, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER THE WINDOWS WORK SOMETIMES YOU MIT DRIVE A BLOCK THAN THAY DON'TAND THE 4/4 WILL THE SAME THING . MY SON HAS 1995 EXPLORER IT WILL DO THE SAME THING IS THERE A RECALL IF NOT THER SHOUGH BE THANK YOU . *AK

Feb 6, 2004 Electrical System 30,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER THE WINDOWS WORK SOMETIMES YOU MIT DRIVE A BLOCK THAN THAY DON'TAND THE 4/4 WILL THE SAME THING . MY SON HAS 1995 EXPLORER IT WILL DO THE SAME THING IS THERE A RECALL IF NOT THER SHOUGH BE THANK YOU . *AK

Feb 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER THE WINDOWS WORK SOMETIMES YOU MIT DRIVE A BLOCK THAN THAY DON'TAND THE 4/4 WILL THE SAME THING . MY SON HAS 1995 EXPLORER IT WILL DO THE SAME THING IS THERE A RECALL IF NOT THER SHOUGH BE THANK YOU . *AK

Feb 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER THE WINDOWS WORK SOMETIMES YOU MIT DRIVE A BLOCK THAN THAY DON'TAND THE 4/4 WILL THE SAME THING . MY SON HAS 1995 EXPLORER IT WILL DO THE SAME THING IS THERE A RECALL IF NOT THER SHOUGH BE THANK YOU . *AK

Feb 6, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER THE WINDOWS WORK SOMETIMES YOU MIT DRIVE A BLOCK THAN THAY DON'TAND THE 4/4 WILL THE SAME THING . MY SON HAS 1995 EXPLORER IT WILL DO THE SAME THING IS THERE A RECALL IF NOT THER SHOUGH BE THANK YOU . *AK

Jan 16, 2004 Seats 122,050 mi

ON OUR 1995 FORD EXPLORER 4 DOOR XLT, THE MAIN VERTICAL SUPPORT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BROKE UNDER NORMAL STRESS (LEANING BACK). A SIMILAR PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED BY FORD RECALL #03504 (NHTSA 03V281000) FOR MODEL YEARS 1998-2002. FORD IS SAYING THAT THERE IS NO RECALL IN EFFECT FOR OUR MODEL YEAR...

Jan 16, 2004 Seats 122,050 mi

ON OUR 1995 FORD EXPLORER 4 DOOR XLT, THE MAIN VERTICAL SUPPORT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BROKE UNDER NORMAL STRESS (LEANING BACK). A SIMILAR PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED BY FORD RECALL #03504 (NHTSA 03V281000) FOR MODEL YEARS 1998-2002. FORD IS SAYING THAT THERE IS NO RECALL IN EFFECT FOR OUR MODEL YEAR...

Dec 17, 2003 Seats Crash 141,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINER BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT THE SIDE OF A RESIDENCE. *AK

Dec 17, 2003 Seats Crash 141,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINER BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT THE SIDE OF A RESIDENCE. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Power Train

VEHICLE EXHIBITED HESITATION WHILE SHIFTING, THEN, THE PICK UP WAS SLOW. SIX MONTHS AGO CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING SOUND AT SLOW SPEED. CURRENTLY, THERE WAS DELAY WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE AND REVERSE. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT WHILE DRIVING. MECHANIC STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO B...

Dec 2, 2003 Power Train

VEHICLE EXHIBITED HESITATION WHILE SHIFTING, THEN, THE PICK UP WAS SLOW. SIX MONTHS AGO CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING SOUND AT SLOW SPEED. CURRENTLY, THERE WAS DELAY WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE AND REVERSE. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT WHILE DRIVING. MECHANIC STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO B...

Nov 6, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

HAVE HAD EXTENSIVE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES. *AK

Nov 6, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

HAVE HAD EXTENSIVE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES. *AK

Nov 6, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

HAVE HAD EXTENSIVE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES. *AK

Nov 6, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

HAVE HAD EXTENSIVE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES. *AK

Sep 27, 2003 Power Train 91,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER THAT HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS..CURRENTLY I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE COVERTER CLUTCH. I HAVE CHECKED INTO THIS AND IT SEEMS THAT MANY EXPLORERS ARE HAVING THIS SAME TROUBLE. I WROTE A LETTER TO FORD MOTORS COMPANIES AND RECIEVED A PHONE CALL FROM THEM TELLING ME HOW SORRY T...

Sep 27, 2003 Power Train 91,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD EXPLORER THAT HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS..CURRENTLY I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE COVERTER CLUTCH. I HAVE CHECKED INTO THIS AND IT SEEMS THAT MANY EXPLORERS ARE HAVING THIS SAME TROUBLE. I WROTE A LETTER TO FORD MOTORS COMPANIES AND RECIEVED A PHONE CALL FROM THEM TELLING ME HOW SORRY T...

Sep 23, 2003 Wheels Crash

PASSENGER REAR TIRE CAME OFF OF VEHICLE.*MR *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED THE DAY BEFORE, ALL OF THE WHEELS WERE REMOVED BECAUSE THE BRAKES HAD TO BE SERVICED AND IT WAS POSSIBLE THE LUG NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY RE-TORQUED. *JB

Sep 23, 2003 Wheels Crash

PASSENGER REAR TIRE CAME OFF OF VEHICLE.*MR *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED THE DAY BEFORE, ALL OF THE WHEELS WERE REMOVED BECAUSE THE BRAKES HAD TO BE SERVICED AND IT WAS POSSIBLE THE LUG NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY RE-TORQUED. *JB

Sep 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 137,000 mi

MY 1995 FORD EXPLORER HAS THE ACCELERATOR PEDEL STICKING AT HIGH RPM WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LOCK WIDE OPEN THROTTLE RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE SPEEDING OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE STOPPED EVEN BY STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDEL WITH BOTH FEET. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THROTTLE CA...

Sep 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 137,000 mi

MY 1995 FORD EXPLORER HAS THE ACCELERATOR PEDEL STICKING AT HIGH RPM WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LOCK WIDE OPEN THROTTLE RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE SPEEDING OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE STOPPED EVEN BY STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDEL WITH BOTH FEET. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THROTTLE CA...

Aug 29, 2003 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Aug 29, 2003 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Aug 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PROCEEDING THROUGH A LIGHT WHILE TURNING, THE TRUCK ACCELERATED. AS THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE TRUCK SLOWLY ROTATED BLOCKING THE SECOND LANE. INADVERTENTLY, THE DRIVER SHIFT GEARS INTO REVERSE THEN NEUTRAL WHICH BROUGHT TRUCK BACK TO NATURAL IDLE. TRUCK DIAGNOSED "AIR IDLE CONTROL VAL...

Aug 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PROCEEDING THROUGH A LIGHT WHILE TURNING, THE TRUCK ACCELERATED. AS THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE TRUCK SLOWLY ROTATED BLOCKING THE SECOND LANE. INADVERTENTLY, THE DRIVER SHIFT GEARS INTO REVERSE THEN NEUTRAL WHICH BROUGHT TRUCK BACK TO NATURAL IDLE. TRUCK DIAGNOSED "AIR IDLE CONTROL VAL...

Aug 14, 2003 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED IN THE BUCKLE. THE LATCH CONTINUES TO UNLOCK AND RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED IN THE BUCKLE. THE LATCH CONTINUES TO UNLOCK AND RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 9, 2003 Seats 137,315 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BOLT ON MY VEHICLE BROKE, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ACROSS A SCHOOL PARKING LOT. THIS CAUSED MY SEAT TO QUICKLY FALL BACK TO THE RECLICED POSITION. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROLL BY PULLING MYSELF BACK TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THIS IS A SCARY SITUATION. THANKFULLY I WAS NOT TRAVE...

Aug 9, 2003 Seats 137,315 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BOLT ON MY VEHICLE BROKE, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ACROSS A SCHOOL PARKING LOT. THIS CAUSED MY SEAT TO QUICKLY FALL BACK TO THE RECLICED POSITION. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROLL BY PULLING MYSELF BACK TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THIS IS A SCARY SITUATION. THANKFULLY I WAS NOT TRAVE...

Aug 4, 2003 Seats Crash 98,200 mi

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM IN A CRASH. *AK

Aug 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

1995 FORD EXPLORER STALLS WITHOUT WARING AT ANY GIVEN TIME,WHETHER AT IDLE OR DURING ACCELERATION. HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT BY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE NO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FOUND.*AK

Aug 4, 2003 Seats Crash 98,200 mi

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM IN A CRASH. *AK

Aug 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

1995 FORD EXPLORER STALLS WITHOUT WARING AT ANY GIVEN TIME,WHETHER AT IDLE OR DURING ACCELERATION. HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT BY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE NO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FOUND.*AK

Aug 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 112,663 mi

CONSUMER STATES WHILE COMING INTO LONG DRIVEWAY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE WITH PEDAL AND EMERGENCY BRAKE. DROVE INTO BRICK WALL.NEITHER ONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEFLACTED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *CB

Aug 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 112,663 mi

CONSUMER STATES WHILE COMING INTO LONG DRIVEWAY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE WITH PEDAL AND EMERGENCY BRAKE. DROVE INTO BRICK WALL.NEITHER ONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEFLACTED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *CB

Jul 29, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 29, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 28, 2003 Electrical System Fire 136,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHICH STARTED UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER SUPPLIED A FIRE REPORT. *SCC *JB

Jul 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,028 mi

CONSUMER STATES WHEN ROAD IS WET BRAKES ARE INOPERATIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 28, 2003 Electrical System Fire 136,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHICH STARTED UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER SUPPLIED A FIRE REPORT. *SCC *JB

Jul 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,028 mi

CONSUMER STATES WHEN ROAD IS WET BRAKES ARE INOPERATIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 25, 2003 Tires 30,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE GOODYEAR WRANGLER RTF TIRE MODEL # P235/75R15. THE TIRES HAD CRACKS AND BUBBLES ON THE SIDE WALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY REPLACED THE TIRES. *NLM THESE WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES FOR THE RECALLED FIRESTONE TIRES. *SCC *JB

Jul 25, 2003 Tires 30,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE GOODYEAR WRANGLER RTF TIRE MODEL # P235/75R15. THE TIRES HAD CRACKS AND BUBBLES ON THE SIDE WALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY REPLACED THE TIRES. *NLM THESE WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES FOR THE RECALLED FIRESTONE TIRES. *SCC *JB

Jul 16, 2003 Suspension

FORD MOTOR COMPANY OFFERED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FORTY FIVE DOLLARS FOR REPAIRS DONE INSTALLING THE FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WOULD ONLY DO THIS IF THE CONSUMER EXECUTED AND DELIVERED A GENERAL RELEASE FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS THAT SHE MAY HAVE HAD AGAINST THEM. * PH *JB

Jul 16, 2003 Suspension

FORD MOTOR COMPANY OFFERED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FORTY FIVE DOLLARS FOR REPAIRS DONE INSTALLING THE FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WOULD ONLY DO THIS IF THE CONSUMER EXECUTED AND DELIVERED A GENERAL RELEASE FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS THAT SHE MAY HAVE HAD AGAINST THEM. * PH *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY. *JB MOVEMENT BY THE DRIVER CAUSED THE BUCKLE TO RELEASE. THIS WAS A SUDDEN PERMANENT FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT LOCK. *SCC *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY. *JB MOVEMENT BY THE DRIVER CAUSED THE BUCKLE TO RELEASE. THIS WAS A SUDDEN PERMANENT FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT LOCK. *SCC *JB

Jun 23, 2003 Suspension 138,000 mi

ON JUNE 7, 2003 THE RIGHT SIDE TORSION BAR BROKE COLLAPSING THE FRAME ONTO THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. A METAL INSPECTOR HAS INSPECTED THE PART AND INDICATED THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I WENT TO MY FORD DEALER, THE PARTS MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID TOO BAD IT HAPPENED NOW BECAUSE MY CAR IS A...

Jun 23, 2003 Suspension 138,000 mi

ON JUNE 7, 2003 THE RIGHT SIDE TORSION BAR BROKE COLLAPSING THE FRAME ONTO THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. A METAL INSPECTOR HAS INSPECTED THE PART AND INDICATED THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I WENT TO MY FORD DEALER, THE PARTS MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID TOO BAD IT HAPPENED NOW BECAUSE MY CAR IS A...

May 27, 2003 Power Train 103,310 mi

PROBLEMS WITH O/D LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD. *MR

May 27, 2003 Power Train 103,310 mi

PROBLEMS WITH O/D LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD. *MR

May 17, 2003 Tires 90,500 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEED, PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE ( FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX P235/75R15 ) HAD FULL TREAD SEPARATION FROM TIRE. WAS ABLE TO SLOW AND PULL OFF OF THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY ONLY TO FIND DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR OF MY '95 FORD EXPLORER. TREAD PIECE HAD COME OFF THE TIRE...

May 17, 2003 Tires 90,500 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEED, PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE ( FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX P235/75R15 ) HAD FULL TREAD SEPARATION FROM TIRE. WAS ABLE TO SLOW AND PULL OFF OF THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY ONLY TO FIND DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR OF MY '95 FORD EXPLORER. TREAD PIECE HAD COME OFF THE TIRE...

May 14, 2003 Power Train 103,310 mi

O/D LIGHT FLASHING/TRANSMISSION FAILURES. *NLM

May 14, 2003 Power Train 103,310 mi

O/D LIGHT FLASHING/TRANSMISSION FAILURES. *NLM

Apr 26, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

EACH OF THE 4 DOOR LOCK MECHANISMS (PASSENGER & DRIVER) HAVE BROKEN AT ONE TIME AFTER 100,000 MILES, PREVENTING THE OCCUPANT OF THAT SEAT FROM OPENING THE CAR DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. DOORS COULD BE OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE (BY ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN AND OPENING IT USING THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE). THE DR...

Apr 26, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

EACH OF THE 4 DOOR LOCK MECHANISMS (PASSENGER & DRIVER) HAVE BROKEN AT ONE TIME AFTER 100,000 MILES, PREVENTING THE OCCUPANT OF THAT SEAT FROM OPENING THE CAR DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. DOORS COULD BE OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE (BY ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN AND OPENING IT USING THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE). THE DR...

Apr 17, 2003 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL MODULE FAILED. *JB

Apr 17, 2003 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL MODULE FAILED. *JB

Apr 9, 2003 Steering

THE VEHICLES POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED AND CAUSED LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *NLM

Apr 9, 2003 Steering

THE VEHICLES POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED AND CAUSED LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *NLM

Apr 3, 2003 Seats

THE RECLINER ON THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO RECLINE BACKWARDS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BOLT. *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Seats

THE RECLINER ON THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO RECLINE BACKWARDS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BOLT. *JB

Mar 21, 2003 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM, 1995 FORD EXPLORER -AIR FLOW BLEND DOOR FAILURE CAUSED WINDSHIELD TO COMPLETELY FOG OBSCURING VIEW FORCING EMERGENCY PULL OVER AND STOP ON INTERSTATE. OTHER DRIVERS WERE FORCED TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTIONS TO AVOID COLLISION. *NLM

Mar 21, 2003 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM, 1995 FORD EXPLORER -AIR FLOW BLEND DOOR FAILURE CAUSED WINDSHIELD TO COMPLETELY FOG OBSCURING VIEW FORCING EMERGENCY PULL OVER AND STOP ON INTERSTATE. OTHER DRIVERS WERE FORCED TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTIONS TO AVOID COLLISION. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 121,170 mi

I WAS DRIVING A 95 FORD EXPLORER SOUTH BOUND ON US 95 AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN EVEN WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF AND MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I THEN TRIED TO ...

Mar 18, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 121,170 mi

I WAS DRIVING A 95 FORD EXPLORER SOUTH BOUND ON US 95 AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN EVEN WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF AND MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I THEN TRIED TO ...

Feb 21, 2003 Unknown Or Other 82,848 mi

TENSIONER BELT WAS GOING INTO IT'S FRAME HOLDER. WHILE OPENING THE HOOD AND TRUCK RUNNING SERPENTINE BELT MIGHT HAVE BREAK HAVE BEEN CUT APART AND INJURING THE PERSON LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. 3-OTHER EXPLORER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WHILE I WAS WITH THE MECHANIC.

Feb 21, 2003 Power Train 63,957 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED. FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE TOOK 8-10 SEC'S FOR IT'S POSITION. DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG. TRANS. SPECIALISTS CHARGED $2500.00 FOR REBUILT FORD TRANS.

Feb 21, 2003 Unknown Or Other 82,848 mi

TENSIONER BELT WAS GOING INTO IT'S FRAME HOLDER. WHILE OPENING THE HOOD AND TRUCK RUNNING SERPENTINE BELT MIGHT HAVE BREAK HAVE BEEN CUT APART AND INJURING THE PERSON LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. 3-OTHER EXPLORER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WHILE I WAS WITH THE MECHANIC.

Feb 21, 2003 Power Train 63,957 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED. FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE TOOK 8-10 SEC'S FOR IT'S POSITION. DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG. TRANS. SPECIALISTS CHARGED $2500.00 FOR REBUILT FORD TRANS.

Feb 17, 2003 Suspension 122,000 mi

FRONT SUSPENSION; THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND STERRING WHEEL VIBRATE AND SHIMMY AT ALL SPEEDS. THE TRUCK HAS NEVER SAT RIGHT IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO BE LEANING.

Feb 17, 2003 Suspension 122,000 mi

FRONT SUSPENSION; THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND STERRING WHEEL VIBRATE AND SHIMMY AT ALL SPEEDS. THE TRUCK HAS NEVER SAT RIGHT IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO BE LEANING.

Feb 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE 2 FORD VEHICLES FROM MID 1990'S. THE HEADLIGHTS ON EACH HAVE LONG SINCE BECOME THOROUGHLY OPACIFIED. MY GUESS IS THAT THIS OPACITY OCCURRED WITHIN THE FIRST 2 TO 4 YEARS. ACCORDING MY MECHANIC (WHO IS A "FORD MAN"), "THIS IS A VERY CHARACTERISTIC AND LONGSTANDING FLAW WITH THE FORD BRAND, YO...

Feb 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE 2 FORD VEHICLES FROM MID 1990'S. THE HEADLIGHTS ON EACH HAVE LONG SINCE BECOME THOROUGHLY OPACIFIED. MY GUESS IS THAT THIS OPACITY OCCURRED WITHIN THE FIRST 2 TO 4 YEARS. ACCORDING MY MECHANIC (WHO IS A "FORD MAN"), "THIS IS A VERY CHARACTERISTIC AND LONGSTANDING FLAW WITH THE FORD BRAND, YO...

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

FOR THE THIRD TIME, MY '95 FORD EXPLORER DURING NORMAL OPERATION HAS HAD THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AND ACCELERATE TO THE POINT WHERE THE TRUCK WILL NOT SLOW DOWN EVEN WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. EVEN WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN PUT INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO REV. I HAVE TO THROW THE TR...

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

FOR THE THIRD TIME, MY '95 FORD EXPLORER DURING NORMAL OPERATION HAS HAD THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AND ACCELERATE TO THE POINT WHERE THE TRUCK WILL NOT SLOW DOWN EVEN WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. EVEN WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN PUT INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO REV. I HAVE TO THROW THE TR...

Jan 29, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 IN ROUTE FROM NC TO FL THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE BRAKING AND TRYING TO GET OVER TO SHOULDER. INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO FORD VIA THEIR WEB SITE ON 1/10/03, CASE ID 681115, NO RESPONSE TO DATE.

Jan 29, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 IN ROUTE FROM NC TO FL THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE BRAKING AND TRYING TO GET OVER TO SHOULDER. INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO FORD VIA THEIR WEB SITE ON 1/10/03, CASE ID 681115, NO RESPONSE TO DATE.

Jan 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE FILLING VEHICLE WITH FUEL, FUEL LEAKING OUT FROM UNDER THE WHEEL WELLS PUDDLES. MANUFACTURE AND DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICE BY TECHNICIAN AND NOTICE GAS NECK FILLER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE FILLING VEHICLE WITH FUEL, FUEL LEAKING OUT FROM UNDER THE WHEEL WELLS PUDDLES. MANUFACTURE AND DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICE BY TECHNICIAN AND NOTICE GAS NECK FILLER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,700 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM WAS PROBLEMATIC. TS SCC

Jan 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,700 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM WAS PROBLEMATIC. TS SCC

Jan 2, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

ON THE 1995 FORD EXPLORER, THERE EXISTS A PROBLEM WHEREAS AN INDIVIDUALS COULD BE TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE DURING AN EMERGENCY, DUE TO THE LOCK MECHANISMS HIGH RATE OF FAILURE (POOR QUALITY MATERIAL) ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS. TO DATE, THE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, DUE TO THE (APPARE...

Jan 2, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

ON THE 1995 FORD EXPLORER, THERE EXISTS A PROBLEM WHEREAS AN INDIVIDUALS COULD BE TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE DURING AN EMERGENCY, DUE TO THE LOCK MECHANISMS HIGH RATE OF FAILURE (POOR QUALITY MATERIAL) ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS. TO DATE, THE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, DUE TO THE (APPARE...

Dec 31, 2002 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

WHILE LEANING BACK TO BUCKLE SEAT BELT THE BACK OF THE SEAT COLLASPED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE EXTRA WHOLE WAS PUNCHED OUT BELOW THE BOLT WHOLE. *TS

Dec 31, 2002 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

WHILE LEANING BACK TO BUCKLE SEAT BELT THE BACK OF THE SEAT COLLASPED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE EXTRA WHOLE WAS PUNCHED OUT BELOW THE BOLT WHOLE. *TS

Dec 20, 2002 Fuel System, Other

PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION. TS

Dec 20, 2002 Fuel System, Other

PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION. TS

Nov 28, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 28, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 6, 2002 Suspension 55,714 mi

THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE FRONT OUTER TIE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED.MR. CONSUMER STATED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR A SECOND TIME.*JB

Nov 6, 2002 Steering 55,714 mi

THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE FRONT OUTER TIE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED.MR. CONSUMER STATED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR A SECOND TIME.*JB

Nov 6, 2002 Suspension 55,714 mi

THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE FRONT OUTER TIE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED.MR. CONSUMER STATED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR A SECOND TIME.*JB

Nov 6, 2002 Steering 55,714 mi

THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE FRONT OUTER TIE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED.MR. CONSUMER STATED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR A SECOND TIME.*JB

Nov 4, 2002 Power Train

THE VEHICLE HAS GIVEN US GOOD SERVICE UNTIL MAY OF THIS YEAR, WHEN A PROBLEM DEVELOPED IN THE TRANSFER CASE. AN OIL PICKUP TUBE HAD BROKEN, THE UNIT HAD TO BE DISASSEMBLED AND REPAIRED AT A COST OF $1304.53. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT 72,202 MILES AND SEEMED PECULIAR AT THE TIME, BUT WE ACCEPTED IT AS...

Nov 4, 2002 Power Train

THE VEHICLE HAS GIVEN US GOOD SERVICE UNTIL MAY OF THIS YEAR, WHEN A PROBLEM DEVELOPED IN THE TRANSFER CASE. AN OIL PICKUP TUBE HAD BROKEN, THE UNIT HAD TO BE DISASSEMBLED AND REPAIRED AT A COST OF $1304.53. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT 72,202 MILES AND SEEMED PECULIAR AT THE TIME, BUT WE ACCEPTED IT AS...

Nov 1, 2002 Power Train

THIS IS THE SECOND FORD MOTOR CO REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE LAST ONE LASTED 18,00 MILES. FORD MOTOR COMPANY INFORMS ME THAT THERE ARE OVER 500 BACKORDERS FOR THIS REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. IF THIS IS THE CASE THEN THERE SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSIONS. I'VE ...

Nov 1, 2002 Power Train

THIS IS THE SECOND FORD MOTOR CO REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE LAST ONE LASTED 18,00 MILES. FORD MOTOR COMPANY INFORMS ME THAT THERE ARE OVER 500 BACKORDERS FOR THIS REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. IF THIS IS THE CASE THEN THERE SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSIONS. I'VE ...

Oct 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WOULD BE A KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE AND THIS CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING. THE SPEED COULD VARY FOR THE KNOCKING BUT WHEN VEHICLE IS OVER 40MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. HAVE TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND INDICATED NO RECALLS. WOULD NOT REPAIR VEHICLE FOR FREE. TS

Oct 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WOULD BE A KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE AND THIS CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING. THE SPEED COULD VARY FOR THE KNOCKING BUT WHEN VEHICLE IS OVER 40MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. HAVE TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND INDICATED NO RECALLS. WOULD NOT REPAIR VEHICLE FOR FREE. TS

Oct 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STATES WAS DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER CAR WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. CONSUMER PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHICLE AND ENGINE REVVED UP TO 6000 RPMS. ON 10/12/02 WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGA...

Oct 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STATES WAS DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER CAR WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. CONSUMER PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHICLE AND ENGINE REVVED UP TO 6000 RPMS. ON 10/12/02 WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGA...

Oct 16, 2002 Seat Belts

LEFT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FEMALE RECEPTICLE DOES NOT SECURE LAP AND SHOULDER SAFETY BELT AT ALL. CLIP IN RECEPTICLE BROKE AND WILL BE PROPERLY SECURE SAFETY BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR DRIVERS SIDE. MR

Oct 16, 2002 Seat Belts

LEFT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FEMALE RECEPTICLE DOES NOT SECURE LAP AND SHOULDER SAFETY BELT AT ALL. CLIP IN RECEPTICLE BROKE AND WILL BE PROPERLY SECURE SAFETY BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR DRIVERS SIDE. MR

Oct 4, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED, IT SLIDES OUT. CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS WAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Oct 4, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED, IT SLIDES OUT. CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS WAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Oct 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY CAN HEAR A LOUD NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLMTHE ABS SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE TO WEAR QUICKLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED REGA...

Oct 2, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY CAN HEAR A LOUD NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLMTHE ABS SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE TO WEAR QUICKLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED REGA...

Oct 2, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY CAN HEAR A LOUD NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLMTHE ABS SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE TO WEAR QUICKLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED REGA...

Oct 2, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY CAN HEAR A LOUD NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLMTHE ABS SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE TO WEAR QUICKLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED REGA...

Oct 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY CAN HEAR A LOUD NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLMTHE ABS SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE TO WEAR QUICKLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED REGA...

Oct 2, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY CAN HEAR A LOUD NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLMTHE ABS SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE TO WEAR QUICKLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED REGA...

Oct 2, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY CAN HEAR A LOUD NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLMTHE ABS SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE TO WEAR QUICKLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED REGA...

Oct 2, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY CAN HEAR A LOUD NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLMTHE ABS SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE TO WEAR QUICKLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED REGA...

Oct 1, 2002 Tires

BOUGHT VEHICLE FROM MY PARENTS. TIRES WERE NEW TIRES DUE TO FORD/FIRESTONE RECALL. A SECOND TIRE IS NOW EXHIBITING A BELT SHIFT CONDITION. SYMPTOM IS A SPEED RELATED TIRE NOISE SIMILAR TO A FLAT SPOT ON THE TIRE BUT NO VIBRATION OR BUMP IS FELT. FIRST REPLACEMENT PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE BY DEAL...

Oct 1, 2002 Tires

BOUGHT VEHICLE FROM MY PARENTS. TIRES WERE NEW TIRES DUE TO FORD/FIRESTONE RECALL. A SECOND TIRE IS NOW EXHIBITING A BELT SHIFT CONDITION. SYMPTOM IS A SPEED RELATED TIRE NOISE SIMILAR TO A FLAT SPOT ON THE TIRE BUT NO VIBRATION OR BUMP IS FELT. FIRST REPLACEMENT PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE BY DEAL...

Sep 27, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR

Sep 27, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR

Sep 6, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING REAR SUSPENSION WILL LEAN TO LEFT, AND WILL CAUSE THE CONSUMER TO HAVE STEERING PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING REAR SUSPENSION WILL LEAN TO LEFT, AND WILL CAUSE THE CONSUMER TO HAVE STEERING PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 31, 2002 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT LATCH FAILED WHILE DRIVING RELEASING THE SEATBELT, THE SEATBELT COULD BE REBUCKLED BUT THE LATCH CONTINUED TO RELEASE INTERMITTENTLY AND EVENTUALLY FAILED ALTOGETHER. NLM

Aug 31, 2002 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT LATCH FAILED WHILE DRIVING RELEASING THE SEATBELT, THE SEATBELT COULD BE REBUCKLED BUT THE LATCH CONTINUED TO RELEASE INTERMITTENTLY AND EVENTUALLY FAILED ALTOGETHER. NLM

Aug 28, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL GEAR. THIS SLOWS VEHICLE DOWN. CONSUMER IS AFRAID OF BEING REAR ENDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL GEAR. THIS SLOWS VEHICLE DOWN. CONSUMER IS AFRAID OF BEING REAR ENDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 21, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE APPLYING JUMPER CABLES TO THE BATTERY OF ANOTHER VEHICLE CABLE STARTED SMOKING, AND PLASTIC MELTED FROM THE WIRES. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 21, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE APPLYING JUMPER CABLES TO THE BATTERY OF ANOTHER VEHICLE CABLE STARTED SMOKING, AND PLASTIC MELTED FROM THE WIRES. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Seat Belts

CALLED DOWNEY FORD, AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON SEATBELT LATCH FAILURE OR WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD NO, SO ODERED NEW SEAT BELT AND WAS BILLED 37.00. *AK

Aug 15, 2002 Seat Belts

CALLED DOWNEY FORD, AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON SEATBELT LATCH FAILURE OR WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD NO, SO ODERED NEW SEAT BELT AND WAS BILLED 37.00. *AK

Aug 8, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE OVERDRIVE OFF INDICATOR LIGHT LOCATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLASHED STEADILY, THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN BRAKING ROUGHLY INCLUDING A SLIGHT GRINDING SOUND DURING BRAKING, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, STATING THE MANUFACTURER WAS AW...

Aug 8, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE OVERDRIVE OFF INDICATOR LIGHT LOCATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLASHED STEADILY, THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN BRAKING ROUGHLY INCLUDING A SLIGHT GRINDING SOUND DURING BRAKING, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, STATING THE MANUFACTURER WAS AW...

Aug 2, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE SPEED CONTROL INCREASES ON ITS OWN WHILE IN MOTION. THE SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE SPEED INCREASES AND CONSUMER CANNOT CONTROL IT, CONSUMER HAS TO PUT ALL HER WEIGHT ON THE BRAKES. IF CONSUMER LETS OFF THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD. THE ENGINE RACES EV...

Aug 2, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE SPEED CONTROL INCREASES ON ITS OWN WHILE IN MOTION. THE SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE SPEED INCREASES AND CONSUMER CANNOT CONTROL IT, CONSUMER HAS TO PUT ALL HER WEIGHT ON THE BRAKES. IF CONSUMER LETS OFF THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD. THE ENGINE RACES EV...

Jul 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

1ST INCIDENT: DEC.12TH 1998. CONCERN: SPEED JUMPS ON HIGHWAY AND SURGES ONLY WHEN SPEED CONTROL IS ON. CAUSE: SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY BINDING. CORRECTION: REPLACE SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY. COST TO ME $309.25 2ND INCIDENT: JAN.5TH 1999. CONCERN: SAME AS 1ST INCIDENT. SPEED JUMPS ON HIGHWAY AND SURG...

Jul 22, 2002 Power Train

1ST INCIDENT: DEC.12TH 1998. CONCERN: SPEED JUMPS ON HIGHWAY AND SURGES ONLY WHEN SPEED CONTROL IS ON. CAUSE: SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY BINDING. CORRECTION: REPLACE SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY. COST TO ME $309.25 2ND INCIDENT: JAN.5TH 1999. CONCERN: SAME AS 1ST INCIDENT. SPEED JUMPS ON HIGHWAY AND SURG...

Jul 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

1ST INCIDENT: DEC.12TH 1998. CONCERN: SPEED JUMPS ON HIGHWAY AND SURGES ONLY WHEN SPEED CONTROL IS ON. CAUSE: SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY BINDING. CORRECTION: REPLACE SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY. COST TO ME $309.25 2ND INCIDENT: JAN.5TH 1999. CONCERN: SAME AS 1ST INCIDENT. SPEED JUMPS ON HIGHWAY AND SURG...

Jul 22, 2002 Power Train

1ST INCIDENT: DEC.12TH 1998. CONCERN: SPEED JUMPS ON HIGHWAY AND SURGES ONLY WHEN SPEED CONTROL IS ON. CAUSE: SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY BINDING. CORRECTION: REPLACE SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY. COST TO ME $309.25 2ND INCIDENT: JAN.5TH 1999. CONCERN: SAME AS 1ST INCIDENT. SPEED JUMPS ON HIGHWAY AND SURG...

Jun 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AT 35 MPH WHILE SLOWING DOWN. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AT 35 MPH WHILE SLOWING DOWN. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jun 26, 2002 Structure

BLEND DOOR BREAKS - WINDSHIELD FROSTS IN COLD WHEATER

Jun 26, 2002 Visibility

BLEND DOOR BREAKS - WINDSHIELD FROSTS IN COLD WHEATER

Jun 26, 2002 Structure

BLEND DOOR BREAKS - WINDSHIELD FROSTS IN COLD WHEATER

Jun 26, 2002 Visibility

BLEND DOOR BREAKS - WINDSHIELD FROSTS IN COLD WHEATER

Jun 4, 2002 Suspension

A CRINKING SOUND WOULD COME FROM WHEEL AREA WHILE DRIVING, DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FRONT BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT FOR LACK OF LUBRICATION IN RUBBER SEAL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 4, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS TO ENGAGE CLIP. APPEARS TO BE A BROKEN SPING RETURN IN THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. FORD CUSTOMER CARE CONTACTED AND PROBLEM NOTED.*AK

Jun 4, 2002 Suspension

A CRINKING SOUND WOULD COME FROM WHEEL AREA WHILE DRIVING, DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FRONT BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT FOR LACK OF LUBRICATION IN RUBBER SEAL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 4, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS TO ENGAGE CLIP. APPEARS TO BE A BROKEN SPING RETURN IN THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. FORD CUSTOMER CARE CONTACTED AND PROBLEM NOTED.*AK

May 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE STRAPS THAT HOLD THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE ARE BROKEN AND CORRODED, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO BE CONNECTED ONLY TO THE FUEL LINES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*JB

May 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE STRAPS THAT HOLD THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE ARE BROKEN AND CORRODED, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO BE CONNECTED ONLY TO THE FUEL LINES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*JB

May 20, 2002 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED WHILE PULLING OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE DRIVER SEAT SUDDENLY SNAPPED. HE WAS PROPELLED BACKWARDS INTO THE REAR SEAT, AS THE BACK OF THE SEAT BROKE. PASSENGERS WERE IN THE VEHICLE, AND C...

May 20, 2002 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED WHILE PULLING OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE DRIVER SEAT SUDDENLY SNAPPED. HE WAS PROPELLED BACKWARDS INTO THE REAR SEAT, AS THE BACK OF THE SEAT BROKE. PASSENGERS WERE IN THE VEHICLE, AND C...

May 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE OFF OF THE FIREWALL UNDER THE DASH BOARD AND STUCK IN THE ACCELERATED POSITION CAUSING EXCESSIVE SPEED AND LOST OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE METAL BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE ACCELERATOR ROD AND PEDAL BROKE OFF THE FIREWALL. WELD BROKE...

May 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT EXPERIENCE DEPLOYMENT AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN FIXED, HOWEVER THE SEAT BELTS STILL DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

May 17, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT EXPERIENCE DEPLOYMENT AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN FIXED, HOWEVER THE SEAT BELTS STILL DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

May 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE OFF OF THE FIREWALL UNDER THE DASH BOARD AND STUCK IN THE ACCELERATED POSITION CAUSING EXCESSIVE SPEED AND LOST OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE METAL BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE ACCELERATOR ROD AND PEDAL BROKE OFF THE FIREWALL. WELD BROKE...

May 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT EXPERIENCE DEPLOYMENT AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN FIXED, HOWEVER THE SEAT BELTS STILL DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

May 17, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT EXPERIENCE DEPLOYMENT AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN FIXED, HOWEVER THE SEAT BELTS STILL DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

May 2, 2002 Structure Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH, ON DAMP PAVEMENT, CONSUMER STATES ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIFTED INTO HIS LANE, CONSUMER TRIED TO GET TO THE LEFT A LITTLE AND VEHICLE MADE A SHARP TURN TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

May 2, 2002 Structure Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH, ON DAMP PAVEMENT, CONSUMER STATES ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIFTED INTO HIS LANE, CONSUMER TRIED TO GET TO THE LEFT A LITTLE AND VEHICLE MADE A SHARP TURN TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER. BOTH PASSENGER SIDE FIRESTONE TIRES HAD BLOWN. CONSUMERS WIFE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER HEAD AND BACK. *JG

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER. BOTH PASSENGER SIDE FIRESTONE TIRES HAD BLOWN. CONSUMERS WIFE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER HEAD AND BACK. *JG

Mar 20, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 20, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL JAMMED BETWEEN THE CENTER MOUNT AND CARPETED FLOOR WHILE DRIVING, THE PEDAL INCLUDING THE STEEL ARM AND MOUNTING BRACKET FAILED, WHICH BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE FIREWALL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE ENTIRE PEDAL AND RELATED ARM CABLE BR...

Mar 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL JAMMED BETWEEN THE CENTER MOUNT AND CARPETED FLOOR WHILE DRIVING, THE PEDAL INCLUDING THE STEEL ARM AND MOUNTING BRACKET FAILED, WHICH BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE FIREWALL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE ENTIRE PEDAL AND RELATED ARM CABLE BR...

Mar 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL JAMMED BETWEEN THE CENTER MOUNT AND CARPETED FLOOR WHILE DRIVING, THE PEDAL INCLUDING THE STEEL ARM AND MOUNTING BRACKET FAILED, WHICH BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE FIREWALL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE ENTIRE PEDAL AND RELATED ARM CABLE BR...

Mar 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL JAMMED BETWEEN THE CENTER MOUNT AND CARPETED FLOOR WHILE DRIVING, THE PEDAL INCLUDING THE STEEL ARM AND MOUNTING BRACKET FAILED, WHICH BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE FIREWALL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE ENTIRE PEDAL AND RELATED ARM CABLE BR...

Mar 4, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES WERE ORIGINALLY CLEAR PLASTIC BUT HAVE AGED NOT VERY WELL TO THE POINT WHERE THEY ARE OPAQUE (CLOUDY) AND I FEEL THE LIGHT OUTPUT HAS DIMINISHED CONSIDERABLY BELOW ORIGINAL LUMEN LEVELS. I HAVE NOTICED MAJORITY OF FORD PRODUCTS THAT ARE OVER 3-4 YEARS OF AGE HAVE CLOUDED PLASTIC...

Mar 4, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES WERE ORIGINALLY CLEAR PLASTIC BUT HAVE AGED NOT VERY WELL TO THE POINT WHERE THEY ARE OPAQUE (CLOUDY) AND I FEEL THE LIGHT OUTPUT HAS DIMINISHED CONSIDERABLY BELOW ORIGINAL LUMEN LEVELS. I HAVE NOTICED MAJORITY OF FORD PRODUCTS THAT ARE OVER 3-4 YEARS OF AGE HAVE CLOUDED PLASTIC...

Feb 26, 2002 Suspension

FRONT STABLIZER AND SWAY BAR HAVE BROKEN IN THE PAST 4 YEARS, FRONT TIRES CAN NOT BE ALIGNED AND WEAR OUT FASTER BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE. *AK CONSUMER STATES FRONT STABALIZER LINKS WERE REPLACED DUE TO ON GOING COMPLICATIONS, BOTH FRONT WHEELS BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED, THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND R...

Feb 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT STABLIZER AND SWAY BAR HAVE BROKEN IN THE PAST 4 YEARS, FRONT TIRES CAN NOT BE ALIGNED AND WEAR OUT FASTER BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE. *AK CONSUMER STATES FRONT STABALIZER LINKS WERE REPLACED DUE TO ON GOING COMPLICATIONS, BOTH FRONT WHEELS BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED, THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND R...

Feb 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT STABLIZER AND SWAY BAR HAVE BROKEN IN THE PAST 4 YEARS, FRONT TIRES CAN NOT BE ALIGNED AND WEAR OUT FASTER BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE. *AK CONSUMER STATES FRONT STABALIZER LINKS WERE REPLACED DUE TO ON GOING COMPLICATIONS, BOTH FRONT WHEELS BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED, THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND R...

Feb 26, 2002 Suspension

FRONT STABLIZER AND SWAY BAR HAVE BROKEN IN THE PAST 4 YEARS, FRONT TIRES CAN NOT BE ALIGNED AND WEAR OUT FASTER BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE. *AK CONSUMER STATES FRONT STABALIZER LINKS WERE REPLACED DUE TO ON GOING COMPLICATIONS, BOTH FRONT WHEELS BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED, THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND R...

Feb 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT STABLIZER AND SWAY BAR HAVE BROKEN IN THE PAST 4 YEARS, FRONT TIRES CAN NOT BE ALIGNED AND WEAR OUT FASTER BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE. *AK CONSUMER STATES FRONT STABALIZER LINKS WERE REPLACED DUE TO ON GOING COMPLICATIONS, BOTH FRONT WHEELS BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED, THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND R...

Feb 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT STABLIZER AND SWAY BAR HAVE BROKEN IN THE PAST 4 YEARS, FRONT TIRES CAN NOT BE ALIGNED AND WEAR OUT FASTER BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE. *AK CONSUMER STATES FRONT STABALIZER LINKS WERE REPLACED DUE TO ON GOING COMPLICATIONS, BOTH FRONT WHEELS BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED, THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND R...

Feb 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, COULD FEEL ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATING AND BRAKE PEDAL PULSATING AT BRAKING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *JG

Feb 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, COULD FEEL ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATING AND BRAKE PEDAL PULSATING AT BRAKING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *JG

Feb 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, COULD FEEL ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATING AND BRAKE PEDAL PULSATING AT BRAKING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *JG

Feb 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, COULD FEEL ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATING AND BRAKE PEDAL PULSATING AT BRAKING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *JG

Feb 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE ENGINE FAILED WHILED DRIVING, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINS PISTONS FAILED, THE HEAD GASKET CRACKED AND BLUE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TAILPIPE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE WITH A REBUILT ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP FROM THE DEALER AND WHILE DRIVING FROM THE DEALER THE ENG...

Feb 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE ENGINE FAILED WHILED DRIVING, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINS PISTONS FAILED, THE HEAD GASKET CRACKED AND BLUE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TAILPIPE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE WITH A REBUILT ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP FROM THE DEALER AND WHILE DRIVING FROM THE DEALER THE ENG...

Feb 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THOUGHT THE GUY IN FRONT OF ME WAS GOING TO GO THROUGH A YELLOW LIGHT, SO I FIGURED I WOULD FOLLOW IN SUIT. THEN HE JUST SUDDENLY STOPPED, WITH ME HITTING HIM DIRECTLY IN THE REAREND. MY SEATBELTS DID NOT DEPLOY, AS MY HEAD HIT AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD, AND OBVIOUSLY THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF. S...

Feb 11, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

THOUGHT THE GUY IN FRONT OF ME WAS GOING TO GO THROUGH A YELLOW LIGHT, SO I FIGURED I WOULD FOLLOW IN SUIT. THEN HE JUST SUDDENLY STOPPED, WITH ME HITTING HIM DIRECTLY IN THE REAREND. MY SEATBELTS DID NOT DEPLOY, AS MY HEAD HIT AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD, AND OBVIOUSLY THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF. S...

Feb 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I REARENDED SOMEONE AFTER TRYING TO STOP AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK IN, NOR DID THE AIRBAGS GO OFF. I ENDED UP WITH BRUISED RIBS AND HEART.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

I REARENDED SOMEONE AFTER TRYING TO STOP AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK IN, NOR DID THE AIRBAGS GO OFF. I ENDED UP WITH BRUISED RIBS AND HEART.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I REALIZED I WAS GOING TO REAR-END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED THE AIRBAGS AND SAFETY BELT RESTRAINTS FAILED, LEAVING ME HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL AND MY HEAD HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

I PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I REALIZED I WAS GOING TO REAR-END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED THE AIRBAGS AND SAFETY BELT RESTRAINTS FAILED, LEAVING ME HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL AND MY HEAD HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THOUGHT THE GUY IN FRONT OF ME WAS GOING TO GO THROUGH A YELLOW LIGHT, SO I FIGURED I WOULD FOLLOW IN SUIT. THEN HE JUST SUDDENLY STOPPED, WITH ME HITTING HIM DIRECTLY IN THE REAREND. MY SEATBELTS DID NOT DEPLOY, AS MY HEAD HIT AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD, AND OBVIOUSLY THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF. S...

Feb 11, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

THOUGHT THE GUY IN FRONT OF ME WAS GOING TO GO THROUGH A YELLOW LIGHT, SO I FIGURED I WOULD FOLLOW IN SUIT. THEN HE JUST SUDDENLY STOPPED, WITH ME HITTING HIM DIRECTLY IN THE REAREND. MY SEATBELTS DID NOT DEPLOY, AS MY HEAD HIT AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD, AND OBVIOUSLY THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF. S...

Feb 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I REARENDED SOMEONE AFTER TRYING TO STOP AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK IN, NOR DID THE AIRBAGS GO OFF. I ENDED UP WITH BRUISED RIBS AND HEART.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

I REARENDED SOMEONE AFTER TRYING TO STOP AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK IN, NOR DID THE AIRBAGS GO OFF. I ENDED UP WITH BRUISED RIBS AND HEART.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I REALIZED I WAS GOING TO REAR-END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED THE AIRBAGS AND SAFETY BELT RESTRAINTS FAILED, LEAVING ME HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL AND MY HEAD HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

I PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I REALIZED I WAS GOING TO REAR-END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED THE AIRBAGS AND SAFETY BELT RESTRAINTS FAILED, LEAVING ME HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL AND MY HEAD HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK

Feb 8, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 60MPH SWAY BAR BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 8, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 60MPH SWAY BAR BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 35MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO STOPPING POWER. PUMPED BRAKES A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY STARTED WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.*SLC

Jan 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 35MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO STOPPING POWER. PUMPED BRAKES A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY STARTED WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.*SLC

Jan 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 35MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO STOPPING POWER. PUMPED BRAKES A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY STARTED WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.*SLC

Jan 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 35MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO STOPPING POWER. PUMPED BRAKES A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY STARTED WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.*SLC

Jan 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER MY WIFE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATING/VIBRATING, I TOLD HER THATS NORMAL BECAUSE IT'S THE ABS. SHE SAID IT DIDN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME AND THE FEW TIMES I DROVE HER EXPLORER TO FIND OUT WHAT SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT IT DID NOT ACT UP. I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT ME A VEHICLE SHE FELT CO...

Jan 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER MY WIFE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATING/VIBRATING, I TOLD HER THATS NORMAL BECAUSE IT'S THE ABS. SHE SAID IT DIDN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME AND THE FEW TIMES I DROVE HER EXPLORER TO FIND OUT WHAT SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT IT DID NOT ACT UP. I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT ME A VEHICLE SHE FELT CO...

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE CONSUMER HEARD A POP AND SAW SMOKE IN THE REAR, PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND FIRE ENGULFED FROM UNDER HOOD, POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE. *JG

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE CONSUMER HEARD A POP AND SAW SMOKE IN THE REAR, PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND FIRE ENGULFED FROM UNDER HOOD, POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE. *JG

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE CONSUMER HEARD A POP AND SAW SMOKE IN THE REAR, PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND FIRE ENGULFED FROM UNDER HOOD, POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE. *JG

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE CONSUMER HEARD A POP AND SAW SMOKE IN THE REAR, PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND FIRE ENGULFED FROM UNDER HOOD, POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE. *JG

Jan 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER CONTACTED MECHANIC FOR GRINDING NOISES IN ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. BUT WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT ABS BRAKE PISTONS AND CALIPERS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER CONTACTED MECHANIC FOR GRINDING NOISES IN ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. BUT WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT ABS BRAKE PISTONS AND CALIPERS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER CONTACTED MECHANIC FOR GRINDING NOISES IN ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. BUT WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT ABS BRAKE PISTONS AND CALIPERS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER CONTACTED MECHANIC FOR GRINDING NOISES IN ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. BUT WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT ABS BRAKE PISTONS AND CALIPERS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER CONTACTED MECHANIC FOR GRINDING NOISES IN ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. BUT WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT ABS BRAKE PISTONS AND CALIPERS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER CONTACTED MECHANIC FOR GRINDING NOISES IN ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. BUT WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT ABS BRAKE PISTONS AND CALIPERS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RETAINED THE OLD PART FOR YOUR INSPECTION. I ALSO HAVE PHOTOS OF THE PART I EMAIL YOU. WHEN THIS NON-SERVICABLE PART BROKE, RAW EXHAUST BLEW THROUGH THE FIREWALL AND GASSED US OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THERE IS A POTENTIAL CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RETAINED THE OLD PART FOR YOUR INSPECTION. I ALSO HAVE PHOTOS OF THE PART I EMAIL YOU. WHEN THIS NON-SERVICABLE PART BROKE, RAW EXHAUST BLEW THROUGH THE FIREWALL AND GASSED US OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THERE IS A POTENTIAL CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD. *AK

Jan 11, 2002 Power Train

ON 12/20/01, I TRIED TO GO INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE. AUTO 4WD LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON. DRIVING IT RESULTED IN NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE: GROANS, LOUD CLUNKS, SEVERE VIBRATIONS, AND DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE. NEXT BOTH 4WD LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING. ON 12/24/01, I TOOK CAR TO DEALER. ACTUATOR W...

Jan 11, 2002 Power Train

ON 12/20/01, I TRIED TO GO INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE. AUTO 4WD LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON. DRIVING IT RESULTED IN NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE: GROANS, LOUD CLUNKS, SEVERE VIBRATIONS, AND DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE. NEXT BOTH 4WD LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING. ON 12/24/01, I TOOK CAR TO DEALER. ACTUATOR W...

Jan 7, 2002 Power Train

DRIVING FROM SAN DIEGO TO LAX AIRPORT. 1/3 OF WAY THERE, O/D OFF LIGHT STARTS FLASHING, SEE IN MANUAL TO CONTACT DEALERSHIP AND TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED. CALL RANCHO FORD IN TEMECULA, CA, THEY SAID VEHICLE FINE TO DRIVE, COME IN FOR APPOINTMENT A FEW DAYS LATER. VEHICLE NOT IN CORRECT GEARS, RPM A...

Jan 7, 2002 Unknown Or Other

SINCE 1997, VEHICLE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. RESPONSE FROM FORD WAS THAT DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF SENSORS THAT ACTIVATE THE LIGHT, IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL WHAT WAS SETTING IT OFF. THEN TOLD FORD TO RUN PCM DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO OBTAIN CODES, DIDN;T KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKI...

Jan 7, 2002 Power Train

DRIVING FROM SAN DIEGO TO LAX AIRPORT. 1/3 OF WAY THERE, O/D OFF LIGHT STARTS FLASHING, SEE IN MANUAL TO CONTACT DEALERSHIP AND TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED. CALL RANCHO FORD IN TEMECULA, CA, THEY SAID VEHICLE FINE TO DRIVE, COME IN FOR APPOINTMENT A FEW DAYS LATER. VEHICLE NOT IN CORRECT GEARS, RPM A...

Jan 7, 2002 Unknown Or Other

SINCE 1997, VEHICLE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. RESPONSE FROM FORD WAS THAT DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF SENSORS THAT ACTIVATE THE LIGHT, IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL WHAT WAS SETTING IT OFF. THEN TOLD FORD TO RUN PCM DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO OBTAIN CODES, DIDN;T KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKI...

Jan 2, 2002 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, RESULTING IN INCORRECT MILES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

Jan 2, 2002 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, RESULTING IN INCORRECT MILES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

Dec 28, 2001 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LOCK UP DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP WHILE TRAVELING FIVE MPH, AND TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY OR WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT HIGH SPEEDS. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT A "BOOT" AR...

Dec 28, 2001 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LOCK UP DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP WHILE TRAVELING FIVE MPH, AND TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY OR WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT HIGH SPEEDS. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT A "BOOT" AR...

Dec 25, 2001 Seat Belts

THE SPRING IN THE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON DOES NOT WORK. THERE IS NO TENSION OR RESISTANCE ON THE BUTTON. THE BUTTON FLOPS UP AND DOWN IN THE BUCKLE. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED IN THE BUCKLE. THE SEAT BELT TONGUE DOES NOT CATCH AND REMAIN FASTENED IN THE BUCKLE.

Dec 25, 2001 Seat Belts

THE SPRING IN THE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON DOES NOT WORK. THERE IS NO TENSION OR RESISTANCE ON THE BUTTON. THE BUTTON FLOPS UP AND DOWN IN THE BUCKLE. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED IN THE BUCKLE. THE SEAT BELT TONGUE DOES NOT CATCH AND REMAIN FASTENED IN THE BUCKLE.

Dec 15, 2001 Electrical System

EVERYNOW AND THEN THE 4X4 LIGHTS FLASH, WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE, WINDOWS WON'T ROLL UPOR DOWN. GOES AWAY AFTER A FEW MINUTES. FORD REPLACED IGNITION, BUT IT STILL DOES IT. DEALER WAS A BAD DEALER AND DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING PROBLEM BUT REPLACED IGNITION ANYWAYS.*AK

Dec 15, 2001 Electrical System

EVERYNOW AND THEN THE 4X4 LIGHTS FLASH, WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE, WINDOWS WON'T ROLL UPOR DOWN. GOES AWAY AFTER A FEW MINUTES. FORD REPLACED IGNITION, BUT IT STILL DOES IT. DEALER WAS A BAD DEALER AND DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING PROBLEM BUT REPLACED IGNITION ANYWAYS.*AK

Nov 23, 2001 Seat Belts

NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RELEASE THE BELT BUCKLE FROM THE LOCKING HOUSING MECHANISM FAILED AND THE FABRIC PORTION OF THE SEATBELT HAD TO BE CUT OFF, LEAVING THE BUCKLE IN THE LOCKING MECHANISM. *AK

Nov 23, 2001 Seat Belts

NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RELEASE THE BELT BUCKLE FROM THE LOCKING HOUSING MECHANISM FAILED AND THE FABRIC PORTION OF THE SEATBELT HAD TO BE CUT OFF, LEAVING THE BUCKLE IN THE LOCKING MECHANISM. *AK

Nov 13, 2001 Tires

SPARE TIRE IS SMALLER IN WIDTH AND IN DIAMETER THAN REGULAR VEHICLE TIRE. SPARE TIRE SIZE IS P22570R15 WHILE REGULAR TIRE SIZE IS P25570R16. CONSUMER CALLED AND ASKED A FIRESTONE DEALER WAS THIS SAFE AND DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH DIFFERENT SIZE TIRES ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER W...

Nov 13, 2001 Tires

SPARE TIRE IS SMALLER IN WIDTH AND IN DIAMETER THAN REGULAR VEHICLE TIRE. SPARE TIRE SIZE IS P22570R15 WHILE REGULAR TIRE SIZE IS P25570R16. CONSUMER CALLED AND ASKED A FIRESTONE DEALER WAS THIS SAFE AND DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH DIFFERENT SIZE TIRES ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER W...

Nov 12, 2001 Tires

FORD WON'T REIMBURSE ME FOR HAVING MY TIRES REPLACED BECAUSE I HAD IT DONE 29 DAYS BEFORE THEY STARTED THEIR START DATE. EVEN THOUGH I FELT OUR LIVES WERE IN DANGER DRIVING ON THOSE TIRES.*AK (TIRESIZE: 255/16)

Nov 12, 2001 Tires

FORD WON'T REIMBURSE ME FOR HAVING MY TIRES REPLACED BECAUSE I HAD IT DONE 29 DAYS BEFORE THEY STARTED THEIR START DATE. EVEN THOUGH I FELT OUR LIVES WERE IN DANGER DRIVING ON THOSE TIRES.*AK (TIRESIZE: 255/16)

Nov 3, 2001 Seat Belts

ORIGINAL FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS TO LATCH. REPLACED WITH FORD PART NO. F57Z-7861203-C.*AK

Nov 3, 2001 Seat Belts

ORIGINAL FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS TO LATCH. REPLACED WITH FORD PART NO. F57Z-7861203-C.*AK

Oct 11, 2001 Tires

PE00 020; REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE ,WILDERNESS ARX, P235/75R15.*AK

Oct 11, 2001 Tires

PE00 020; REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE ,WILDERNESS ARX, P235/75R15.*AK

Oct 4, 2001 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL 00V402000. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER FOR REMEDY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE WORK COMPLETED FOR LACK OF PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 4, 2001 Tires Crash

LEFT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT ,NO TREAD SEPERATION ,VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. *AK (TIRESIZE: 245-16)

Oct 4, 2001 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL 00V402000. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER FOR REMEDY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE WORK COMPLETED FOR LACK OF PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 4, 2001 Tires Crash

LEFT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT ,NO TREAD SEPERATION ,VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. *AK (TIRESIZE: 245-16)

Sep 4, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED FIRESTONE TIRES TWICE FOR A TOTAL OF EIGHT TIRES DUE TO RECALL 00T005, FIRESTONE HAS NOT YET RESPONDED BACK TO CONSUMERS REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT, TIRE SIZE IS P235/75R15. *SLC

Sep 4, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED FIRESTONE TIRES TWICE FOR A TOTAL OF EIGHT TIRES DUE TO RECALL 00T005, FIRESTONE HAS NOT YET RESPONDED BACK TO CONSUMERS REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT, TIRE SIZE IS P235/75R15. *SLC

Sep 4, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED FIRESTONE TIRES TWICE FOR A TOTAL OF EIGHT TIRES DUE TO RECALL 00T005, FIRESTONE HAS NOT YET RESPONDED BACK TO CONSUMERS REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT, TIRE SIZE IS P235/75R15. *SLC

Sep 4, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED FIRESTONE TIRES TWICE FOR A TOTAL OF EIGHT TIRES DUE TO RECALL 00T005, FIRESTONE HAS NOT YET RESPONDED BACK TO CONSUMERS REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT, TIRE SIZE IS P235/75R15. *SLC

Aug 24, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT GO INTO RETRACTOR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 24, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT GO INTO RETRACTOR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE TRAVELING IN WET CONDITIONS AT 45MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE WENT INTO A SKID, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMTATION. *AK

Aug 23, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE TRAVELING IN WET CONDITIONS AT 45MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE WENT INTO A SKID, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMTATION. *AK

Aug 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE LOSES POWER, CONSUMER STATES ITS LIKE SHE TAKES HER FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND BY THE TIME SHE PULLS OVER, THE VEHICLE RUNS LIKE NORMAL, NOONE CAN DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *SLC

Aug 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE LOSES POWER, CONSUMER STATES ITS LIKE SHE TAKES HER FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND BY THE TIME SHE PULLS OVER, THE VEHICLE RUNS LIKE NORMAL, NOONE CAN DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *SLC

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

MY CAR STALLS CONTINUOUSLY ON A STEADY BASIS - MAY BE GOING OK AND THEN JUST STALLS AND MAY TAKE UP TO 30 TIMES TO GET IT TO START AGAIN - WILL ONLY GO IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL AND I SLAM THE GAS PEDAL - ALSO ANTI LOCK BRAKES SKID ALL THE TIME AND I AM TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

MY CAR STALLS CONTINUOUSLY ON A STEADY BASIS - MAY BE GOING OK AND THEN JUST STALLS AND MAY TAKE UP TO 30 TIMES TO GET IT TO START AGAIN - WILL ONLY GO IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL AND I SLAM THE GAS PEDAL - ALSO ANTI LOCK BRAKES SKID ALL THE TIME AND I AM TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Structure Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ACROSS BRIDGE AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH WHEN SMOKE APPEARED FROM CONSOLE. THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY LANE TO PULL OVER. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP GOING UNTIL OFF THE BRIDGE. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT CONSOLE. KEY BURNED UP IN IGNITION. VEHICLE HAD POWER LOCKS WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER, ...

Aug 13, 2001 Structure Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ACROSS BRIDGE AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH WHEN SMOKE APPEARED FROM CONSOLE. THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY LANE TO PULL OVER. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP GOING UNTIL OFF THE BRIDGE. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT CONSOLE. KEY BURNED UP IN IGNITION. VEHICLE HAD POWER LOCKS WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER, ...

Aug 6, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH,OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER WHO REPLACED TRANSMISSION.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS DURING HOT WX. ENGINE STALLED WHEN TRYING TO ENTER TRAFFIC. RESTARTS IF HOOD IS LIFTED TO ALLOW AIR TO CIRCULATE AND COOL COMPONENTS. NOV 16, 2000 DEALERSHIP REPLACED PCM, BRA PROCESSOR ASY-EEC, EVR, CONTROL ASY-EGR VACUUM REGULATOR, SENSOR ASY-EGR PRESSURE VALVE FOR ~$600. NOT FIX...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SAFETY DEFECT. ENGINE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER STARTING IN HOT WEATHER. STALLED IN MOVING TRAFFIC. SAME PROBLEM PREVIOUS SUMMER. JUL 31, 2001 DEALERSHIP REPLACED VALVE ASSEMBLY-IDLE AIR CONTROL, VALUE ASY-THROTTLE AIR BY-PASS FOR $230. PREVIOUSLY PAID $590 FOR SAME SYMPTOM AND NOT FIXED. *A...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS DURING HOT WX. ENGINE STALLED WHEN TRYING TO ENTER TRAFFIC. RESTARTS IF HOOD IS LIFTED TO ALLOW AIR TO CIRCULATE AND COOL COMPONENTS. NOV 16, 2000 DEALERSHIP REPLACED PCM, BRA PROCESSOR ASY-EEC, EVR, CONTROL ASY-EGR VACUUM REGULATOR, SENSOR ASY-EGR PRESSURE VALVE FOR ~$600. NOT FIX...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SAFETY DEFECT. ENGINE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER STARTING IN HOT WEATHER. STALLED IN MOVING TRAFFIC. SAME PROBLEM PREVIOUS SUMMER. JUL 31, 2001 DEALERSHIP REPLACED VALVE ASSEMBLY-IDLE AIR CONTROL, VALUE ASY-THROTTLE AIR BY-PASS FOR $230. PREVIOUSLY PAID $590 FOR SAME SYMPTOM AND NOT FIXED. *A...

Aug 6, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH,OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER WHO REPLACED TRANSMISSION.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS DURING HOT WX. ENGINE STALLED WHEN TRYING TO ENTER TRAFFIC. RESTARTS IF HOOD IS LIFTED TO ALLOW AIR TO CIRCULATE AND COOL COMPONENTS. NOV 16, 2000 DEALERSHIP REPLACED PCM, BRA PROCESSOR ASY-EEC, EVR, CONTROL ASY-EGR VACUUM REGULATOR, SENSOR ASY-EGR PRESSURE VALVE FOR ~$600. NOT FIX...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SAFETY DEFECT. ENGINE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER STARTING IN HOT WEATHER. STALLED IN MOVING TRAFFIC. SAME PROBLEM PREVIOUS SUMMER. JUL 31, 2001 DEALERSHIP REPLACED VALVE ASSEMBLY-IDLE AIR CONTROL, VALUE ASY-THROTTLE AIR BY-PASS FOR $230. PREVIOUSLY PAID $590 FOR SAME SYMPTOM AND NOT FIXED. *A...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS DURING HOT WX. ENGINE STALLED WHEN TRYING TO ENTER TRAFFIC. RESTARTS IF HOOD IS LIFTED TO ALLOW AIR TO CIRCULATE AND COOL COMPONENTS. NOV 16, 2000 DEALERSHIP REPLACED PCM, BRA PROCESSOR ASY-EEC, EVR, CONTROL ASY-EGR VACUUM REGULATOR, SENSOR ASY-EGR PRESSURE VALVE FOR ~$600. NOT FIX...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SAFETY DEFECT. ENGINE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER STARTING IN HOT WEATHER. STALLED IN MOVING TRAFFIC. SAME PROBLEM PREVIOUS SUMMER. JUL 31, 2001 DEALERSHIP REPLACED VALVE ASSEMBLY-IDLE AIR CONTROL, VALUE ASY-THROTTLE AIR BY-PASS FOR $230. PREVIOUSLY PAID $590 FOR SAME SYMPTOM AND NOT FIXED. *A...

Aug 2, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH TRANSMISSION QUIT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK

Aug 2, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH TRANSMISSION QUIT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK

Aug 1, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A TIRE TREAD SEPARATION (BLOWOUT) WHILED DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED WITH ANOTHER BRAND ONE DAY BEFORE THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED (DEC 31, 1999), THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000 ...

Aug 1, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A TIRE TREAD SEPARATION (BLOWOUT) WHILED DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED WITH ANOTHER BRAND ONE DAY BEFORE THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED (DEC 31, 1999), THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000 ...

Jul 27, 2001 Power Train

O/D LIGHT STARTS FLASHING. VERY COMMEN ON 94-96 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSIONS. MUST REPLACE TRANSMISSION. SHOULD BE RECALLED. MINE HAPPED AT 55,000. HAD A NEW ONE INSTALLED BY FORD, HAPPENED AGAIN 20,000 MILES LATER. *AK

Jul 27, 2001 Power Train

O/D LIGHT STARTS FLASHING. VERY COMMEN ON 94-96 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSIONS. MUST REPLACE TRANSMISSION. SHOULD BE RECALLED. MINE HAPPED AT 55,000. HAD A NEW ONE INSTALLED BY FORD, HAPPENED AGAIN 20,000 MILES LATER. *AK

Jul 23, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN CALLING MANUFACTURER,HE WAS INFORMED ABOUT RECALL 00V402 AND WAS TOLD THAT IF THE MISSING LINK HAD CAUSED VEHICLE TO CRASH COMPANY WOULD REPLACE, VEHICLE,HOWEVER CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THAT VEHICLE WAS TOO DAMAGED FOR INSPECTION.

Jul 23, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN CALLING MANUFACTURER,HE WAS INFORMED ABOUT RECALL 00V402 AND WAS TOLD THAT IF THE MISSING LINK HAD CAUSED VEHICLE TO CRASH COMPANY WOULD REPLACE, VEHICLE,HOWEVER CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THAT VEHICLE WAS TOO DAMAGED FOR INSPECTION.

Jul 17, 2001 Child Seat

GRACO MODEL NUMBER 8480HG, DOM 2/17/01. I HAVE A 21 MONTH OLD BOY AND HE CAN EASILY UNDO THE HARNESS CLASP WHEN IN THE SEAT. I THINK THAT THE CLASP IS MADE OF A TOO FLEXIBLE MATERIAL. MANUFACTURER DOESN'T AGREE. COULD YOU CHECK INTO THIS?*AK

Jul 17, 2001 Child Seat

GRACO MODEL NUMBER 8480HG, DOM 2/17/01. I HAVE A 21 MONTH OLD BOY AND HE CAN EASILY UNDO THE HARNESS CLASP WHEN IN THE SEAT. I THINK THAT THE CLASP IS MADE OF A TOO FLEXIBLE MATERIAL. MANUFACTURER DOESN'T AGREE. COULD YOU CHECK INTO THIS?*AK

Jul 16, 2001 Tires

TWO GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES (SIZE: LT235/75R15, DOT#: T300863GRF-92W) ON 1995, FORD, EXPLORER HAVE EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL PROBLEMS. LEFT FRONT TIRE HAS A TWO SQUARE INCH SECTION THAT HAS STARTED TEARING OFF OF THE SIDEWALL WITH APPROXIMATELY 25,000 MILES ON THE TIRE. ALSO, LEFT REAR TIRES SIDEWAL...

Jul 16, 2001 Tires

TWO GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES (SIZE: LT235/75R15, DOT#: T300863GRF-92W) ON 1995, FORD, EXPLORER HAVE EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL PROBLEMS. LEFT FRONT TIRE HAS A TWO SQUARE INCH SECTION THAT HAS STARTED TEARING OFF OF THE SIDEWALL WITH APPROXIMATELY 25,000 MILES ON THE TIRE. ALSO, LEFT REAR TIRES SIDEWAL...

Jul 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 11, 2001 Power Train

THE DRIVE GEAR IN THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, 27K MILES LATER THE PROBLEM REOCCURED, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT AN INCORRECT COMPONENT WAS INSTALLED, THEREFORE CAUSING IT TO FAIL AGAIN, WHILE THIS WAS BEING REPAIRED THE DEALER TORE THE DOOR MOLDING AND THE DASH LIGHTS BECAME INOPERATI...

Jul 11, 2001 Structure

THE DRIVE GEAR IN THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, 27K MILES LATER THE PROBLEM REOCCURED, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT AN INCORRECT COMPONENT WAS INSTALLED, THEREFORE CAUSING IT TO FAIL AGAIN, WHILE THIS WAS BEING REPAIRED THE DEALER TORE THE DOOR MOLDING AND THE DASH LIGHTS BECAME INOPERATI...

Jul 11, 2001 Interior Lighting

THE DRIVE GEAR IN THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, 27K MILES LATER THE PROBLEM REOCCURED, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT AN INCORRECT COMPONENT WAS INSTALLED, THEREFORE CAUSING IT TO FAIL AGAIN, WHILE THIS WAS BEING REPAIRED THE DEALER TORE THE DOOR MOLDING AND THE DASH LIGHTS BECAME INOPERATI...

Jul 11, 2001 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER MODULE FAILED CAUSING THE SPEED TO FLUCTUATE ERRATICALLY AND SURGE WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS USED. NLM

Jul 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES BRAKES FAILED ONCE.* NLM

Jul 11, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER STATES TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE.*NLM

Jul 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 11, 2001 Power Train

THE DRIVE GEAR IN THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, 27K MILES LATER THE PROBLEM REOCCURED, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT AN INCORRECT COMPONENT WAS INSTALLED, THEREFORE CAUSING IT TO FAIL AGAIN, WHILE THIS WAS BEING REPAIRED THE DEALER TORE THE DOOR MOLDING AND THE DASH LIGHTS BECAME INOPERATI...

Jul 11, 2001 Structure

THE DRIVE GEAR IN THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, 27K MILES LATER THE PROBLEM REOCCURED, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT AN INCORRECT COMPONENT WAS INSTALLED, THEREFORE CAUSING IT TO FAIL AGAIN, WHILE THIS WAS BEING REPAIRED THE DEALER TORE THE DOOR MOLDING AND THE DASH LIGHTS BECAME INOPERATI...

Jul 11, 2001 Interior Lighting

THE DRIVE GEAR IN THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, 27K MILES LATER THE PROBLEM REOCCURED, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT AN INCORRECT COMPONENT WAS INSTALLED, THEREFORE CAUSING IT TO FAIL AGAIN, WHILE THIS WAS BEING REPAIRED THE DEALER TORE THE DOOR MOLDING AND THE DASH LIGHTS BECAME INOPERATI...

Jul 11, 2001 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER MODULE FAILED CAUSING THE SPEED TO FLUCTUATE ERRATICALLY AND SURGE WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS USED. NLM

Jul 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES BRAKES FAILED ONCE.* NLM

Jul 11, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER STATES TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE.*NLM

Jul 7, 2001 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 7, 2001 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WAS TRAVELING 50 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT. THIS CAUSED EXPLORER TO "T" BONED IT. ONCE THIS HAPPENED, AIR BAGS ON THE EXPLORER FAILED TO DEPLOY. VEHICLE'S FRONT WAS DAMAGE, BUT WAS REPAIRABLE. NO INJURIES.*AK

Jun 27, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL TIRES REPLACED BUT WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO THE CUT OFF DATE (FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX, P235/75R15 DOT#W2HL-1PM-105). NLM

Jun 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WAS TRAVELING 50 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT. THIS CAUSED EXPLORER TO "T" BONED IT. ONCE THIS HAPPENED, AIR BAGS ON THE EXPLORER FAILED TO DEPLOY. VEHICLE'S FRONT WAS DAMAGE, BUT WAS REPAIRABLE. NO INJURIES.*AK

Jun 27, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL TIRES REPLACED BUT WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO THE CUT OFF DATE (FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX, P235/75R15 DOT#W2HL-1PM-105). NLM

Jun 26, 2001 Steering

AT 5,000 MILES A POPPING SOUND IS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED STEERING COLUMN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. BUT, PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CLIP FOR UPPER BEARING WAS OUT, DEALER REPLACED AND ALSO RETORQUED BOLTS FOR LOWER SHAFT BEARINGS, UPPER AND LOW...

Jun 26, 2001 Seats

AT 5,000 MILES A POPPING SOUND IS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED STEERING COLUMN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. BUT, PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CLIP FOR UPPER BEARING WAS OUT, DEALER REPLACED AND ALSO RETORQUED BOLTS FOR LOWER SHAFT BEARINGS, UPPER AND LOW...

Jun 26, 2001 Steering

AT 5,000 MILES A POPPING SOUND IS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED STEERING COLUMN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. BUT, PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CLIP FOR UPPER BEARING WAS OUT, DEALER REPLACED AND ALSO RETORQUED BOLTS FOR LOWER SHAFT BEARINGS, UPPER AND LOW...

Jun 26, 2001 Structure

AT 5,000 MILES A POPPING SOUND IS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED STEERING COLUMN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. BUT, PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CLIP FOR UPPER BEARING WAS OUT, DEALER REPLACED AND ALSO RETORQUED BOLTS FOR LOWER SHAFT BEARINGS, UPPER AND LOW...

Jun 26, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD NOT LATCH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND VEHICLE OUT OF ITS WARRANTY.*AK *SLC

Jun 26, 2001 Steering

AT 5,000 MILES A POPPING SOUND IS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED STEERING COLUMN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. BUT, PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CLIP FOR UPPER BEARING WAS OUT, DEALER REPLACED AND ALSO RETORQUED BOLTS FOR LOWER SHAFT BEARINGS, UPPER AND LOW...

Jun 26, 2001 Seats

AT 5,000 MILES A POPPING SOUND IS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED STEERING COLUMN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. BUT, PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CLIP FOR UPPER BEARING WAS OUT, DEALER REPLACED AND ALSO RETORQUED BOLTS FOR LOWER SHAFT BEARINGS, UPPER AND LOW...

Jun 26, 2001 Steering

AT 5,000 MILES A POPPING SOUND IS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED STEERING COLUMN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. BUT, PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CLIP FOR UPPER BEARING WAS OUT, DEALER REPLACED AND ALSO RETORQUED BOLTS FOR LOWER SHAFT BEARINGS, UPPER AND LOW...

Jun 26, 2001 Structure

AT 5,000 MILES A POPPING SOUND IS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED STEERING COLUMN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. BUT, PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CLIP FOR UPPER BEARING WAS OUT, DEALER REPLACED AND ALSO RETORQUED BOLTS FOR LOWER SHAFT BEARINGS, UPPER AND LOW...

Jun 26, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD NOT LATCH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND VEHICLE OUT OF ITS WARRANTY.*AK *SLC

Jun 11, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS GOING 45MPH AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SWAY BAR BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN OFF ROAD. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 00V4402000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S47 IN REFERENCE TO SAME DEFECT. MONTHS LATER. CONSUMER WAS DENIED BY DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ACCORDING TO WHAT THE RECALL STATED. ...

Jun 11, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS GOING 45MPH AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SWAY BAR BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN OFF ROAD. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 00V4402000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S47 IN REFERENCE TO SAME DEFECT. MONTHS LATER. CONSUMER WAS DENIED BY DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ACCORDING TO WHAT THE RECALL STATED. ...

Jun 5, 2001 Suspension

I BELIEVE THIS TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT BEFORE I PURCHASED IT. I THINK THIS BECAUSE OF THE BAD FIBERGLASS WORK ON THE ROOF AND BAD PAINT JOB. I ALSO BELIEVE THIS BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE FRONT END PROBLEMS I HAVE ENCOUNTERED. I BELIEVE ONCE THIS TRUCK IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THERE I...

Jun 5, 2001 Power Train

I BELIEVE THIS TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT BEFORE I PURCHASED IT. I THINK THIS BECAUSE OF THE BAD FIBERGLASS WORK ON THE ROOF AND BAD PAINT JOB. I ALSO BELIEVE THIS BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE FRONT END PROBLEMS I HAVE ENCOUNTERED. I BELIEVE ONCE THIS TRUCK IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THERE I...

Jun 5, 2001 Suspension

BOTH WHEEL BEARING ON THE FRONT HAVE FAILED SINCE OWNERSHIP. CANNOT FIND RECEIPT AT THIS TIME FOR SPECIFICS BUT I WILL FIND THEM OR RETRIEVE COPIES FROM THE GARAGE THAT PERFORMED THE WORK. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Tires

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING, ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ENDED UP IN A GRASSY MEDIAN, IN JULY OF 2000 PRIOR TO THE RECALL 00T005, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TWO MORE TIRES DUE TO BAD BE...

Jun 5, 2001 Tires

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING, ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ENDED UP IN A GRASSY MEDIAN, IN JULY OF 2000 PRIOR TO THE RECALL 00T005, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TWO MORE TIRES DUE TO BAD BE...

Jun 5, 2001 Suspension

I BELIEVE THIS TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT BEFORE I PURCHASED IT. I THINK THIS BECAUSE OF THE BAD FIBERGLASS WORK ON THE ROOF AND BAD PAINT JOB. I ALSO BELIEVE THIS BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE FRONT END PROBLEMS I HAVE ENCOUNTERED. I BELIEVE ONCE THIS TRUCK IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THERE I...

Jun 5, 2001 Power Train

I BELIEVE THIS TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT BEFORE I PURCHASED IT. I THINK THIS BECAUSE OF THE BAD FIBERGLASS WORK ON THE ROOF AND BAD PAINT JOB. I ALSO BELIEVE THIS BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE FRONT END PROBLEMS I HAVE ENCOUNTERED. I BELIEVE ONCE THIS TRUCK IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THERE I...

Jun 5, 2001 Suspension

BOTH WHEEL BEARING ON THE FRONT HAVE FAILED SINCE OWNERSHIP. CANNOT FIND RECEIPT AT THIS TIME FOR SPECIFICS BUT I WILL FIND THEM OR RETRIEVE COPIES FROM THE GARAGE THAT PERFORMED THE WORK. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Tires

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING, ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ENDED UP IN A GRASSY MEDIAN, IN JULY OF 2000 PRIOR TO THE RECALL 00T005, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TWO MORE TIRES DUE TO BAD BE...

Jun 5, 2001 Tires

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING, ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ENDED UP IN A GRASSY MEDIAN, IN JULY OF 2000 PRIOR TO THE RECALL 00T005, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TWO MORE TIRES DUE TO BAD BE...

Jun 4, 2001 Seats

CONSUMER JUST STARTED TO DRIVE WHEN DRIVER'S SEATBACK FELL BACK, LATCH ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Seats

CONSUMER JUST STARTED TO DRIVE WHEN DRIVER'S SEATBACK FELL BACK, LATCH ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 2, 2001 Tires

TIRE FAILURE. *AK

Jun 2, 2001 Tires

TIRE FAILURE. *AK

May 29, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT FOUND INOPERABLE DURING NC SAFETY INSPECTION. ESTIMATE OF REPLACEMENT IS OVER $350.00. THIS SEEMS LIKE A PART THAT SHOULD HAVE A LONGER LIFETIME GIVEN THE COST OF REPLACEMENT. ARE THERE ANY MANUFACTURER REIMBURSEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT?*AK

May 29, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT FOUND INOPERABLE DURING NC SAFETY INSPECTION. ESTIMATE OF REPLACEMENT IS OVER $350.00. THIS SEEMS LIKE A PART THAT SHOULD HAVE A LONGER LIFETIME GIVEN THE COST OF REPLACEMENT. ARE THERE ANY MANUFACTURER REIMBURSEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT?*AK

May 26, 2001 Tires

REPEATED FAILURES OF FIRESTONE TIRES OVER 3 YEARS. REPORTED TO FRIESTONE W/ NO ACTION. THIS WAS ABOUT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FIRST MAJOR RECALL/SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT. REFUSED TO WARRANTY AND CLAIMED TO HAVE A NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT HD WIPED OUT ALL INFO PRIOR TO JAN 2000. WILL F/U WITH LETTER TO YOU. ...

May 26, 2001 Tires

REPEATED FAILURES OF FIRESTONE TIRES OVER 3 YEARS. REPORTED TO FRIESTONE W/ NO ACTION. THIS WAS ABOUT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FIRST MAJOR RECALL/SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT. REFUSED TO WARRANTY AND CLAIMED TO HAVE A NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT HD WIPED OUT ALL INFO PRIOR TO JAN 2000. WILL F/U WITH LETTER TO YOU. ...

May 23, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION/DEFECTS ALL FOUR TIRES AFTER 7 MONTHS. *AK (TIRESIZE: 16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

May 23, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION/DEFECTS ALL FOUR TIRES AFTER 7 MONTHS. *AK (TIRESIZE: 16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

May 22, 2001 Tires Crash

MY THREE OTHER TIRES WERE ALSO SEPARATING AND WERE REPLACED. I AM STILL WAITING FOR FIRESTONE TO PAY ME FOR MY MEDICAL AND EIGHT MONTHS LOSS TIME FROM WORK AND VEHICLE RENTAL. THEY HAD REIMBURSED ME APPROXIMATELY $2,700.00 ONLY FOR DAMAGE TO MY EXPLORER. THE TIRES THEY HAD REPLACED I BELIEVE NOW ...

May 22, 2001 Tires Crash

MY THREE OTHER TIRES WERE ALSO SEPARATING AND WERE REPLACED. I AM STILL WAITING FOR FIRESTONE TO PAY ME FOR MY MEDICAL AND EIGHT MONTHS LOSS TIME FROM WORK AND VEHICLE RENTAL. THEY HAD REIMBURSED ME APPROXIMATELY $2,700.00 ONLY FOR DAMAGE TO MY EXPLORER. THE TIRES THEY HAD REPLACED I BELIEVE NOW ...

May 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER WEATHER STARTS TO GET REAL HOT ENIGNE STALLS. *AK

May 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER WEATHER STARTS TO GET REAL HOT ENIGNE STALLS. *AK

May 18, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ON THE REAR DOES NOT WORK, HE STATES WHEN THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DROVE VEHICLE INTO BAY TO BE SERVICED, THE BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED ON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SEVERAL MONTHS, WHICH POSSIBILY MEANT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE LIGHT, ALSO THE HEAD LIGHTS FLICKER BADLY, ESP...

May 18, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ON THE REAR DOES NOT WORK, HE STATES WHEN THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DROVE VEHICLE INTO BAY TO BE SERVICED, THE BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED ON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SEVERAL MONTHS, WHICH POSSIBILY MEANT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE LIGHT, ALSO THE HEAD LIGHTS FLICKER BADLY, ESP...

May 14, 2001 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH IN FORD, EXPLORER, 1995 RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE, SIZE: P255/70R16, DOT: VDCU1PX019 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *NOTE: VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. VEHICLE CLASSIFIED AS A TOTAL LOSS, AND CONSUMER'S WIFE SUFFERED NOSE/HEAD...

May 14, 2001 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH IN FORD, EXPLORER, 1995 RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE, SIZE: P255/70R16, DOT: VDCU1PX019 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *NOTE: VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. VEHICLE CLASSIFIED AS A TOTAL LOSS, AND CONSUMER'S WIFE SUFFERED NOSE/HEAD...

May 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 60-65 MPH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED IN WHICH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT SPEED AS HIGH AS 90 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, FOOT WAS DEPRESSED ON BRAKE PEDAL, AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE IT WAS PLACED IN NEUTR...

May 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 60-65 MPH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED IN WHICH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT SPEED AS HIGH AS 90 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, FOOT WAS DEPRESSED ON BRAKE PEDAL, AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE IT WAS PLACED IN NEUTR...

May 1, 2001 Tires Crash

THE TREAD ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED AND THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND ROLLED 4 OR 5 TIMES. I WAS INJURED WITH BRUSES, SCRATCHES,AND GLASS CUTS IN MY FACE. I HAVE CONTACTED NORMA DAVIS AT FIRESTONE (800-543-7522),BUT SHE STATED THAT I NEEDED THE TIRE FOR HER TO HELP. I HAVE SINCE HAD T...

May 1, 2001 Tires Crash

THE TREAD ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED AND THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND ROLLED 4 OR 5 TIMES. I WAS INJURED WITH BRUSES, SCRATCHES,AND GLASS CUTS IN MY FACE. I HAVE CONTACTED NORMA DAVIS AT FIRESTONE (800-543-7522),BUT SHE STATED THAT I NEEDED THE TIRE FOR HER TO HELP. I HAVE SINCE HAD T...

Apr 30, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. VEHICLE WAS WANDERING AROUND THE ROAD. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, P235/75R15, DOT HYHL1P458.*AK FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ALUMINUM WHEEL. *SLC

Apr 30, 2001 Suspension

THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE TWO SWAY BARS THAT WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-402. NLM

Apr 30, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES. NLM

Apr 30, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THREE BLOWOUTS IN ONE WEEK (GOODYEAR WRANGLER). NLM

Apr 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

R&R THERMOSTAT AND GASKET FAILED CAUSING THE TEMPERATURE TO REMAIN ON COLD. NLM

Apr 30, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. VEHICLE WAS WANDERING AROUND THE ROAD. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, P235/75R15, DOT HYHL1P458.*AK FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ALUMINUM WHEEL. *SLC

Apr 30, 2001 Suspension

THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE TWO SWAY BARS THAT WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-402. NLM

Apr 30, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES. NLM

Apr 30, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THREE BLOWOUTS IN ONE WEEK (GOODYEAR WRANGLER). NLM

Apr 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

R&R THERMOSTAT AND GASKET FAILED CAUSING THE TEMPERATURE TO REMAIN ON COLD. NLM

Apr 23, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES, MOSTLY AT SPEEDS OF 50-55 MPH, CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKE, BUT ENGINE KEEPS REVVING. CONSUMER THEN USES EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. THEN, PUTS VEHICLE IN PARK. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES, TWICE TO DEALER, CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Apr 23, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES, MOSTLY AT SPEEDS OF 50-55 MPH, CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKE, BUT ENGINE KEEPS REVVING. CONSUMER THEN USES EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. THEN, PUTS VEHICLE IN PARK. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES, TWICE TO DEALER, CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Apr 18, 2001 Suspension

PRIOR TO RECALL 00T-005 AND 00V-402 THE VEHILCE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE SWAY BAR LINKS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE LOSS OF CONTROL AND THAT THE TIRE ALSO BLEWOUT DURING THIS ACCIDENT, THE CONSUMER SUFFERED A BUSTED AND SWOLLEN LIP AND BODY ACHES (FIRESTONE). NLM

Apr 18, 2001 Tires

PRIOR TO RECALL 00T-005 AND 00V-402 THE VEHILCE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE SWAY BAR LINKS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE LOSS OF CONTROL AND THAT THE TIRE ALSO BLEWOUT DURING THIS ACCIDENT, THE CONSUMER SUFFERED A BUSTED AND SWOLLEN LIP AND BODY ACHES (FIRESTONE). NLM

Apr 18, 2001 Suspension

PRIOR TO RECALL 00T-005 AND 00V-402 THE VEHILCE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE SWAY BAR LINKS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE LOSS OF CONTROL AND THAT THE TIRE ALSO BLEWOUT DURING THIS ACCIDENT, THE CONSUMER SUFFERED A BUSTED AND SWOLLEN LIP AND BODY ACHES (FIRESTONE). NLM

Apr 18, 2001 Tires

PRIOR TO RECALL 00T-005 AND 00V-402 THE VEHILCE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE SWAY BAR LINKS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE LOSS OF CONTROL AND THAT THE TIRE ALSO BLEWOUT DURING THIS ACCIDENT, THE CONSUMER SUFFERED A BUSTED AND SWOLLEN LIP AND BODY ACHES (FIRESTONE). NLM

Apr 17, 2001 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHTS STAY ON. CONSUMER IS WORRIED IT MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHTS STAY ON. CONSUMER IS WORRIED IT MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.*AK

Apr 16, 2001 Power Train

HAD TO TOTALLY REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION, SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE TO BE DONE ON SUCH A LOW MILEAGE CAR.*AK

Apr 16, 2001 Power Train

HAD TO TOTALLY REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION, SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE TO BE DONE ON SUCH A LOW MILEAGE CAR.*AK

Apr 14, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FLAT, AND WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKE IN, WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT THE FLAT WAS DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ALL 4 FIRESTONE AT(P255/70R16) TIRES. *JB

Apr 14, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FLAT, AND WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKE IN, WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT THE FLAT WAS DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ALL 4 FIRESTONE AT(P255/70R16) TIRES. *JB

Apr 10, 2001 Suspension

THE SWAY BAR LINK FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-402, THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Apr 10, 2001 Suspension

THE SWAY BAR LINK FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-402, THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Apr 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE VEHCILE WAS PURCHASED. THIS WAS SECOND TRANSMISSION, AND IT WAS A REBUILT TRANSMISSION. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE VEHCILE WAS PURCHASED. THIS WAS SECOND TRANSMISSION, AND IT WAS A REBUILT TRANSMISSION. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Apr 8, 2001 Electrical System

ON SERERAL OCCASIONS THE ENGINE HAS EITHER STOPPED RUNNING OR RUN VERTY ROUGH, SUCH THAT IT CAN ONLY BE KEPT RUNNING BY STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR. IT USUALLY OCCURS AFTER STOPPING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND THEN RESTARTING. THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAU...

Apr 8, 2001 Electrical System

ON SERERAL OCCASIONS THE ENGINE HAS EITHER STOPPED RUNNING OR RUN VERTY ROUGH, SUCH THAT IT CAN ONLY BE KEPT RUNNING BY STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR. IT USUALLY OCCURS AFTER STOPPING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND THEN RESTARTING. THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAU...

Apr 6, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 6, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Tires

SINCE OWNERSHIP, TIRES HAVE CAUSED VEHICLE TO RIDE ROUGH. CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONE ATX (P235/75R15) TIRES WHEN SEPARATION STARTED TO OCCUR. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION, HOWEVER HAS NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT AS OF 3/25/01. *JB

Apr 4, 2001 Tires

THE TIRES BEGAN TO SEPARATED WHICH CAUSED SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT (FIRESTONE). NLM

Apr 4, 2001 Tires

SINCE OWNERSHIP, TIRES HAVE CAUSED VEHICLE TO RIDE ROUGH. CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONE ATX (P235/75R15) TIRES WHEN SEPARATION STARTED TO OCCUR. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION, HOWEVER HAS NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT AS OF 3/25/01. *JB

Apr 4, 2001 Tires

THE TIRES BEGAN TO SEPARATED WHICH CAUSED SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT (FIRESTONE). NLM

Apr 3, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT SWAY BAR BROKE BECAUSE HE COULD HEAR A BANGING NOISE.*AK

Apr 3, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT SWAY BAR BROKE BECAUSE HE COULD HEAR A BANGING NOISE.*AK

Mar 22, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE TREAD OF THE TIRE BEGAN SEPARATING FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES, THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES PRIOR TO RECALL 005-00T AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT (FIRESTONE). NLM

Mar 22, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE TREAD OF THE TIRE BEGAN SEPARATING FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES, THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES PRIOR TO RECALL 005-00T AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT (FIRESTONE). NLM

Mar 14, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT BUCKLE COMES LOOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT BUCKLE COMES LOOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting

LENSES ON HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME DISCOLORED. DEALER SAID YES IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. BUT SINCE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY THEY WOULD DO NOTHING . CONSUMER WENT, AND HAD POLICE LOOK AT HEADLIGHTS,.THEY STATED YES HE WOULD BE PULLED OVER AND CITED DUE TO HEADLIGHTS NOT BEING BRIGHT ENOUGH. *AK THE CO...

Mar 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting

LENSES ON HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME DISCOLORED. DEALER SAID YES IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. BUT SINCE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY THEY WOULD DO NOTHING . CONSUMER WENT, AND HAD POLICE LOOK AT HEADLIGHTS,.THEY STATED YES HE WOULD BE PULLED OVER AND CITED DUE TO HEADLIGHTS NOT BEING BRIGHT ENOUGH. *AK THE CO...

Mar 6, 2001 Suspension

SWAY BAR LINK FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL 00V402, DEALER WOULD NOT REIMBURSE CONSUMER FOR PRIOR RECALL REPAIR EXPENSES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Mar 6, 2001 Suspension

SWAY BAR LINK FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL 00V402, DEALER WOULD NOT REIMBURSE CONSUMER FOR PRIOR RECALL REPAIR EXPENSES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Mar 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I DON'T KNOW THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAS EVER WORKED CORRECTLY IN THIS CAR - I JUST GUESSED DATES AND MILEAGE, BUT I HAVE HAD THE CAR SINCE 1997 (32,000 MILES) AND IT HAS NEVER WORKED CORRECTLY. THIS IS MY SECOND FORD EXPLORER WITH THIS PROBLEM. FURTHERMORE, I RECENTLY SPOKE WITH A FRIEND WHO H...

Mar 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I DON'T KNOW THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAS EVER WORKED CORRECTLY IN THIS CAR - I JUST GUESSED DATES AND MILEAGE, BUT I HAVE HAD THE CAR SINCE 1997 (32,000 MILES) AND IT HAS NEVER WORKED CORRECTLY. THIS IS MY SECOND FORD EXPLORER WITH THIS PROBLEM. FURTHERMORE, I RECENTLY SPOKE WITH A FRIEND WHO H...

Mar 2, 2001 Power Train

ON TUESDAY JANUARY 16, 2001, THE O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED FLASHING WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK. I CHECKED THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR THIS STATUS AND IT STATED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH COLUMBIANA FORD FOR THURSDAY JANUARY 18, 2001. I TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE TO SEE I...

Mar 2, 2001 Power Train

ON TUESDAY JANUARY 16, 2001, THE O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED FLASHING WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK. I CHECKED THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR THIS STATUS AND IT STATED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH COLUMBIANA FORD FOR THURSDAY JANUARY 18, 2001. I TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE TO SEE I...

Mar 1, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WANDERS TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (NO SHOULDER), WHEN STEERING BACK INTO THE LANE THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL AND SKID, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, NO SERIOUS INJURIES ONLY ACHES AND BRUISES. NLM

Mar 1, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVNG ON A GRAVEL ROAD THE TIRES SHREDDED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER 3 TIMES, THE INFANT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ONLY SUSTAINED A CUT ON THE LEG THE DRIVER SUSTAIN INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK AND ARMS (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15"). NLM

Mar 1, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WANDERS TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (NO SHOULDER), WHEN STEERING BACK INTO THE LANE THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL AND SKID, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, NO SERIOUS INJURIES ONLY ACHES AND BRUISES. NLM

Mar 1, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVNG ON A GRAVEL ROAD THE TIRES SHREDDED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER 3 TIMES, THE INFANT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ONLY SUSTAINED A CUT ON THE LEG THE DRIVER SUSTAIN INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK AND ARMS (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15"). NLM

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT FREEDOM FORD IS THE DEALERSHIP THAT PROVIDED A $2,772.85 ESTIMATE TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN. WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM COLORADO SPRINGS JEEP/EAGLE INC. THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME AT 55706 MILES, REBUILT AT A COST OF $2,628.92. NOW IT HAS...

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT FREEDOM FORD IS THE DEALERSHIP THAT PROVIDED A $2,772.85 ESTIMATE TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN. WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM COLORADO SPRINGS JEEP/EAGLE INC. THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME AT 55706 MILES, REBUILT AT A COST OF $2,628.92. NOW IT HAS...

Feb 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AS CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, ENGINE REVVED AND VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARD AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. $ AMOUNT OF DAMAGE UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Suspension

THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING HANDLING PROBLEMS DUE TO BROKEN SWAY BARS WHICH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-402 AND CAUSED THE TIRES TO WEAR, THE CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Feb 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AS CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, ENGINE REVVED AND VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARD AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. $ AMOUNT OF DAMAGE UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Suspension

THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING HANDLING PROBLEMS DUE TO BROKEN SWAY BARS WHICH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-402 AND CAUSED THE TIRES TO WEAR, THE CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Feb 25, 2001 Tires

THREE OF FOUR WILDERNESS AT TIRES WERE ORIGINALS. ALL ORIGINAL TIRES FOUND TO HAVE A VISIBLE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TREAD AND BELT AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE. TIRES HAD NORMAL WEAR WITH PLENTY OF GOOD TREAD LEFT; ALTHOUGH, THE TIRES ARE FIVE YEARS OLD AND HAVE 67,000 MILES ON THE...

Feb 25, 2001 Tires

THREE OF FOUR WILDERNESS AT TIRES WERE ORIGINALS. ALL ORIGINAL TIRES FOUND TO HAVE A VISIBLE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TREAD AND BELT AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE. TIRES HAD NORMAL WEAR WITH PLENTY OF GOOD TREAD LEFT; ALTHOUGH, THE TIRES ARE FIVE YEARS OLD AND HAVE 67,000 MILES ON THE...

Feb 22, 2001 Seat Belts

THE FOUR SEAT BELTS IN THE VEHICLE ARE BROKEN AND CANNOT BE USED PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES TH MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY FOR REPAIR SINCE ITS SAFETY RELATED . NLM

Feb 22, 2001 Suspension

THE FRONT STABILIZER BARS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-402 . NLM

Feb 22, 2001 Seat Belts

THE FOUR SEAT BELTS IN THE VEHICLE ARE BROKEN AND CANNOT BE USED PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES TH MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY FOR REPAIR SINCE ITS SAFETY RELATED . NLM

Feb 22, 2001 Suspension

THE FRONT STABILIZER BARS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-402 . NLM

Feb 21, 2001 Tires

HAD STOPPED VEHICLE TO CHECK TIRES AND NOTICED TREAD SEPARATING ON LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE WITH 32,000 MILES ON IT. DROVE TO TIRE RETAILER AND HAD 2 TIRES IN REAR REPLACED. P225/70R15 ON 1995. *AK DOT# W2UU1MX. *SLC

Feb 21, 2001 Tires

ON FEBRUARY 19, 2000, ED CARNEY FORD REFUSED TO EXCHANGE MY RECALLED FIRESTONE TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT CURRENTLY MOUNTED ON MY VEHICLE AND I HAD OTHER TIRES ON THE CAR ... THIS DESPITE PRESENTING THE RECALLED TIRES AT THEIR DEALERSHIP THAT DAY. THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS SINCE CONFIRMED TO ME T...

Feb 21, 2001 Tires

HAD STOPPED VEHICLE TO CHECK TIRES AND NOTICED TREAD SEPARATING ON LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE WITH 32,000 MILES ON IT. DROVE TO TIRE RETAILER AND HAD 2 TIRES IN REAR REPLACED. P225/70R15 ON 1995. *AK DOT# W2UU1MX. *SLC

Feb 21, 2001 Tires

ON FEBRUARY 19, 2000, ED CARNEY FORD REFUSED TO EXCHANGE MY RECALLED FIRESTONE TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT CURRENTLY MOUNTED ON MY VEHICLE AND I HAD OTHER TIRES ON THE CAR ... THIS DESPITE PRESENTING THE RECALLED TIRES AT THEIR DEALERSHIP THAT DAY. THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS SINCE CONFIRMED TO ME T...

Feb 20, 2001 Power Train

REPLACED 2ND TRANSMISSION IN OCTOBER 1998, AND 3RD IN FEBRUARY 2001. CONSUMER FELT TRANSMISSIONS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Power Train

REPLACED 2ND TRANSMISSION IN OCTOBER 1998, AND 3RD IN FEBRUARY 2001. CONSUMER FELT TRANSMISSIONS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK

Feb 16, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER REPLACED ALL4 TIRES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION WITH ONLY 43000 MILES ON VEHICLE, FIRESTONE ATX P235/75R15, DOT W2HL1PM205, FIRESTONE IS DENYING CONSUMER A REFUND SINCE CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000. *SLC

Feb 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW TO MODERATE SPEEDS, AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE NORMALLY, THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES PARTWAY INTO THE BRAKING SEQUENCE. BRAKING EFFICIENCY IS DRASTICALLY REDUCED, WITH BRAKING DISTANCE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. THIS RESULTS IN UNCONTROLLABLE NEAR COLLATERAL DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJUR...

Feb 16, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER REPLACED ALL4 TIRES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION WITH ONLY 43000 MILES ON VEHICLE, FIRESTONE ATX P235/75R15, DOT W2HL1PM205, FIRESTONE IS DENYING CONSUMER A REFUND SINCE CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000. *SLC

Feb 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW TO MODERATE SPEEDS, AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE NORMALLY, THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES PARTWAY INTO THE BRAKING SEQUENCE. BRAKING EFFICIENCY IS DRASTICALLY REDUCED, WITH BRAKING DISTANCE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. THIS RESULTS IN UNCONTROLLABLE NEAR COLLATERAL DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJUR...

Feb 15, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFOMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A CLOCK SPRING FAILURE. ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Feb 15, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFOMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A CLOCK SPRING FAILURE. ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Feb 13, 2001 Tires

LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. HAD ONLY 50,000 MILES ON IT. TOOK TO DISCOUNT TIRE RETAILER, AND IT WAS REPLACED. TIRE WAS DESTROYED. ON OTHER 3 TIRES SIDEWALLS WERE SEPARATING. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS ATX, P235/75R15. *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING, THE PISTON WAS SHOT, AN ENGINE GASKET WAS CRACKED AND BLUE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE, ENGINE BELT CRACKED. NLM

Feb 13, 2001 Tires

LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. HAD ONLY 50,000 MILES ON IT. TOOK TO DISCOUNT TIRE RETAILER, AND IT WAS REPLACED. TIRE WAS DESTROYED. ON OTHER 3 TIRES SIDEWALLS WERE SEPARATING. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS ATX, P235/75R15. *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING, THE PISTON WAS SHOT, AN ENGINE GASKET WAS CRACKED AND BLUE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE, ENGINE BELT CRACKED. NLM

Feb 12, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEW, FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE CAME DOWN SO HARD, CRUSHED CHROME RIM AND BENT FRAME (TIRE MAKE NOT PROVIDED, TIRE SIZE P25570R16). CJ

Feb 12, 2001 Suspension

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (00V-402) IN DECEMBER, ARRIVED AT DEALERSHIP FOR APPOINTMENT ON 1/24/01, TOLD NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CJ

Feb 12, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEW, FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE CAME DOWN SO HARD, CRUSHED CHROME RIM AND BENT FRAME (TIRE MAKE NOT PROVIDED, TIRE SIZE P25570R16). CJ

Feb 12, 2001 Suspension

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (00V-402) IN DECEMBER, ARRIVED AT DEALERSHIP FOR APPOINTMENT ON 1/24/01, TOLD NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CJ

Feb 8, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE/PASSENGER SIDE, AND BOTH ON IN REAR WERE SHATTERED AND WERE SPLITTING. COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 8, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE/PASSENGER SIDE, AND BOTH ON IN REAR WERE SHATTERED AND WERE SPLITTING. COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 7, 2001 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS BROKE, THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING, AND VEHICLE COULD BREAK DOWN. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS BROKE, THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING, AND VEHICLE COULD BREAK DOWN. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING SWAY BAR LINKS BROKE. RECALL 00V402000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S47 FOR STABILIZER BAR DIDN'T COVER LOWER BALL JOINT THAT BROKE. DEALER WOULDN'T COVER WHAT WAS CAUSED BY RECALL. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING SWAY BAR LINKS BROKE. RECALL 00V402000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S47 FOR STABILIZER BAR DIDN'T COVER LOWER BALL JOINT THAT BROKE. DEALER WOULDN'T COVER WHAT WAS CAUSED BY RECALL. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING SWAY BAR LINKS BROKE. RECALL 00V402000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S47 FOR STABILIZER BAR DIDN'T COVER LOWER BALL JOINT THAT BROKE. DEALER WOULDN'T COVER WHAT WAS CAUSED BY RECALL. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER HAD THE RIGHT FRONT SWAY LINK REPLACED BECAUSE IT SNAPPED, THE LEFT SWAY BAR LINK WAS RUSTED TO A POINT WHERE IT WAS CLOSE TO BREAKING AND WAS ALSO REPLACED, CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS PRIOR TO RECALL 00S47, FORD DID NOT GIVE CONSUMER FULL REFUND FOR REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH IT SAYS IN THE REFUND LET...

Feb 6, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER HAD RECALL 00V402 COMPLETED ON VEHICLE AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Feb 6, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING SWAY BAR LINKS BROKE. RECALL 00V402000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S47 FOR STABILIZER BAR DIDN'T COVER LOWER BALL JOINT THAT BROKE. DEALER WOULDN'T COVER WHAT WAS CAUSED BY RECALL. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING SWAY BAR LINKS BROKE. RECALL 00V402000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S47 FOR STABILIZER BAR DIDN'T COVER LOWER BALL JOINT THAT BROKE. DEALER WOULDN'T COVER WHAT WAS CAUSED BY RECALL. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING SWAY BAR LINKS BROKE. RECALL 00V402000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S47 FOR STABILIZER BAR DIDN'T COVER LOWER BALL JOINT THAT BROKE. DEALER WOULDN'T COVER WHAT WAS CAUSED BY RECALL. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER HAD THE RIGHT FRONT SWAY LINK REPLACED BECAUSE IT SNAPPED, THE LEFT SWAY BAR LINK WAS RUSTED TO A POINT WHERE IT WAS CLOSE TO BREAKING AND WAS ALSO REPLACED, CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS PRIOR TO RECALL 00S47, FORD DID NOT GIVE CONSUMER FULL REFUND FOR REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH IT SAYS IN THE REFUND LET...

Feb 6, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER HAD RECALL 00V402 COMPLETED ON VEHICLE AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Feb 2, 2001 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TREAD IS IN GOOD CONDITION, BUT ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS AROUND SIDEWALL. TIRE SIZE P25570R16, WILDERNESS AT. *AK DOTVNCU, CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 FLAT TIRES. *SLC

Feb 2, 2001 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TREAD IS IN GOOD CONDITION, BUT ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS AROUND SIDEWALL. TIRE SIZE P25570R16, WILDERNESS AT. *AK DOTVNCU, CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 FLAT TIRES. *SLC

Feb 1, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S47 FOR SWAY BAR LINK. CONTACTED DEALER, MATHIEW FORD IN WINCHENDON, MA TELE#9782970001, DEALER REFUSED TO DO RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE VEHICLE HAD A SALVAGE TITLE. CONSUMER WAS STILL DRIVING VEHICLE. DEALER CLAIMED HE WAS BEING TOLD BY FORD MANUFACTURER NO...

Feb 1, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S47 FOR SWAY BAR LINK. CONTACTED DEALER, MATHIEW FORD IN WINCHENDON, MA TELE#9782970001, DEALER REFUSED TO DO RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE VEHICLE HAD A SALVAGE TITLE. CONSUMER WAS STILL DRIVING VEHICLE. DEALER CLAIMED HE WAS BEING TOLD BY FORD MANUFACTURER NO...

Jan 30, 2001 Suspension Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN LEFT LANE,AND THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE. CONSUMER WAS FORCED INTO GUARDRAIL. HAD NO STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS SWAY BAR. *AK

Jan 30, 2001 Steering Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN LEFT LANE,AND THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE. CONSUMER WAS FORCED INTO GUARDRAIL. HAD NO STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS SWAY BAR. *AK

Jan 30, 2001 Suspension Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN LEFT LANE,AND THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE. CONSUMER WAS FORCED INTO GUARDRAIL. HAD NO STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS SWAY BAR. *AK

Jan 30, 2001 Steering Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN LEFT LANE,AND THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE. CONSUMER WAS FORCED INTO GUARDRAIL. HAD NO STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS SWAY BAR. *AK

Jan 29, 2001 Tires

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1998 FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED: TRANSMISSION/FUEL PUMP/ ALL 4 TIRES BLEW AND NOT ON RECALL/ CRUISE CONTROL/ RADIO QUIT, AND NO LONGER ABLE TO BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.*AK *ET

Jan 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1998 FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED: TRANSMISSION/FUEL PUMP/ ALL 4 TIRES BLEW AND NOT ON RECALL/ CRUISE CONTROL/ RADIO QUIT, AND NO LONGER ABLE TO BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.*AK *ET

Jan 29, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1998 FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED: TRANSMISSION/FUEL PUMP/ ALL 4 TIRES BLEW AND NOT ON RECALL/ CRUISE CONTROL/ RADIO QUIT, AND NO LONGER ABLE TO BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.*AK *ET

Jan 29, 2001 Seat Belts

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1998 FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED: TRANSMISSION/FUEL PUMP/ ALL 4 TIRES BLEW AND NOT ON RECALL/ CRUISE CONTROL/ RADIO QUIT, AND NO LONGER ABLE TO BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.*AK *ET

Jan 29, 2001 Seat Belts

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1998 FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED: TRANSMISSION/FUEL PUMP/ ALL 4 TIRES BLEW AND NOT ON RECALL/ CRUISE CONTROL/ RADIO QUIT, AND NO LONGER ABLE TO BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.*AK *ET

Jan 29, 2001 Equipment

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1998 FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED: TRANSMISSION/FUEL PUMP/ ALL 4 TIRES BLEW AND NOT ON RECALL/ CRUISE CONTROL/ RADIO QUIT, AND NO LONGER ABLE TO BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.*AK *ET

Jan 29, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ALL 4 TIRES WERE EXPERIENCING TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Jan 29, 2001 Tires

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1998 FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED: TRANSMISSION/FUEL PUMP/ ALL 4 TIRES BLEW AND NOT ON RECALL/ CRUISE CONTROL/ RADIO QUIT, AND NO LONGER ABLE TO BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.*AK *ET

Jan 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1998 FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED: TRANSMISSION/FUEL PUMP/ ALL 4 TIRES BLEW AND NOT ON RECALL/ CRUISE CONTROL/ RADIO QUIT, AND NO LONGER ABLE TO BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.*AK *ET

Jan 29, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1998 FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED: TRANSMISSION/FUEL PUMP/ ALL 4 TIRES BLEW AND NOT ON RECALL/ CRUISE CONTROL/ RADIO QUIT, AND NO LONGER ABLE TO BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.*AK *ET

Jan 29, 2001 Seat Belts

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1998 FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED: TRANSMISSION/FUEL PUMP/ ALL 4 TIRES BLEW AND NOT ON RECALL/ CRUISE CONTROL/ RADIO QUIT, AND NO LONGER ABLE TO BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.*AK *ET

Jan 29, 2001 Seat Belts

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1998 FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED: TRANSMISSION/FUEL PUMP/ ALL 4 TIRES BLEW AND NOT ON RECALL/ CRUISE CONTROL/ RADIO QUIT, AND NO LONGER ABLE TO BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.*AK *ET

Jan 29, 2001 Equipment

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1998 FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED: TRANSMISSION/FUEL PUMP/ ALL 4 TIRES BLEW AND NOT ON RECALL/ CRUISE CONTROL/ RADIO QUIT, AND NO LONGER ABLE TO BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.*AK *ET

Jan 29, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ALL 4 TIRES WERE EXPERIENCING TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Jan 26, 2001 Suspension

RECALL 00V402000/ STABILIZER BAR LINK STUD; HAD MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR 25 JANUARY, 2001 ON 2 JANUARY 2001, AT 6 PM. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED RECALL WAS NOT DONE DUE TO NO PARTS. LEFT VEHICLE UNTIL JANUARY 26, 2001, STILL NO PARTS. DEALER THEN TOLD CONSUMER SHE COULD LEAVE VEHICLE FOR A WEEK IN CASE ...

Jan 26, 2001 Tires

I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 12:30 AT NIGHT AND IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE BLEW UP THE BACK OF MY CAR AND WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR THE BACK LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Jan 26, 2001 Tires

I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 12:30 AT NIGHT AND IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE BLEW UP THE BACK OF MY CAR AND WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR THE BACK LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Jan 26, 2001 Tires

SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES P23575R15 UNDER RECALL (OOT-005). CJ

Jan 26, 2001 Suspension

RECALL 00V402000/ STABILIZER BAR LINK STUD; HAD MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR 25 JANUARY, 2001 ON 2 JANUARY 2001, AT 6 PM. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED RECALL WAS NOT DONE DUE TO NO PARTS. LEFT VEHICLE UNTIL JANUARY 26, 2001, STILL NO PARTS. DEALER THEN TOLD CONSUMER SHE COULD LEAVE VEHICLE FOR A WEEK IN CASE ...

Jan 26, 2001 Tires

I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 12:30 AT NIGHT AND IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE BLEW UP THE BACK OF MY CAR AND WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR THE BACK LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Jan 26, 2001 Tires

I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 12:30 AT NIGHT AND IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE BLEW UP THE BACK OF MY CAR AND WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR THE BACK LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Jan 26, 2001 Tires

SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES P23575R15 UNDER RECALL (OOT-005). CJ

Jan 25, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES AFFECTED BY RECALL (OOT-005), TIRES REPLACED, OWNER SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT.

Jan 25, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES AFFECTED BY RECALL (OOT-005), TIRES REPLACED, OWNER SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT.

Jan 24, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING UNIT IS LEAKING. CONSUMER MUST HAVE COMPLETE STEERING RACK UNION REPLACED INSTEAD OF JUST STEERING UNIT WHICH IS MORE EXPENSIVE. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, MOSTLY IN HOT WEATHER. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE TRAVELING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON AND TRYING TO EXIT, TRIED TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, RESULTING IN A MULTI VEHICLE COLLISION/WRECK SIMILAR TO RECALL 95V052000. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING UNIT IS LEAKING. CONSUMER MUST HAVE COMPLETE STEERING RACK UNION REPLACED INSTEAD OF JUST STEERING UNIT WHICH IS MORE EXPENSIVE. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, MOSTLY IN HOT WEATHER. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE TRAVELING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON AND TRYING TO EXIT, TRIED TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, RESULTING IN A MULTI VEHICLE COLLISION/WRECK SIMILAR TO RECALL 95V052000. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Tires

ORIGINAL TIRES, DOT VNCU1PL494, 22570R16. TWO DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES HAD BUBBLES IN THEM, SHOWING PREMATURE TIRE FAILURES. *AK FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT. *SLC

Jan 23, 2001 Tires

ORIGINAL TIRES, DOT VNCU1PL494, 22570R16. TWO DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES HAD BUBBLES IN THEM, SHOWING PREMATURE TIRE FAILURES. *AK FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT. *SLC

Jan 17, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THEY DO LOCK ON SUDDEN STOPPING SITUATIONS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE TO CHECK WHATS WRONG. *AK THE DEALER DECIDED TO REPLACE THE BACK SEAT BELTS TO SOLVE THE PROBLE. *YH

Jan 17, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THEY DO LOCK ON SUDDEN STOPPING SITUATIONS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE TO CHECK WHATS WRONG. *AK THE DEALER DECIDED TO REPLACE THE BACK SEAT BELTS TO SOLVE THE PROBLE. *YH

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH A POP WAS HEARD, LIKE A GUN. HEARD SOMETHING HITTING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. WAS MAKING A DING, DING NOISE. WAS IN MODERATE SPEED LANE, STEERING, WHEN LEFT FRONT CORNER NOSE DIVED. WAS NOT HANDLING RIGHT. MANAGED TO DRIVE TO FRIEND'S PARKING LOT & CHECKED VEHICLE. NOTICED CONNE...

Jan 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH AND STEPPING ON BRAKES PEDAL BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND VEHICLE MOVED SIDE TO SIDE. THEN, ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AND TOTALED WITH NO CAUSE OF ACCIDENT FOUND. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES (P235/75R15) EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT AND VIBRATION, CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00T005 AND REPLACED ALL TIRES AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH A POP WAS HEARD, LIKE A GUN. HEARD SOMETHING HITTING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. WAS MAKING A DING, DING NOISE. WAS IN MODERATE SPEED LANE, STEERING, WHEN LEFT FRONT CORNER NOSE DIVED. WAS NOT HANDLING RIGHT. MANAGED TO DRIVE TO FRIEND'S PARKING LOT & CHECKED VEHICLE. NOTICED CONNE...

Jan 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH AND STEPPING ON BRAKES PEDAL BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND VEHICLE MOVED SIDE TO SIDE. THEN, ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AND TOTALED WITH NO CAUSE OF ACCIDENT FOUND. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES (P235/75R15) EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT AND VIBRATION, CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00T005 AND REPLACED ALL TIRES AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Jan 10, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT FULLY WHEN DISENGAGED. CATCH IN DOORS AND CAUSES TEARS IN BELTS. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT FULLY WHEN DISENGAGED. CATCH IN DOORS AND CAUSES TEARS IN BELTS. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train

FORD SUPPOSELY REPLACED OUR TRANSMISSION IN JAN. 1999 DUE TO A DEFECT THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN, I PAID $550.00, THE DEALER SUPPOSELY PAID $550.00 AND FORD WAS WARRANTYING THE REMAINDER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE VEHICLE 18 DEC, 2000 . I TOLD THEM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING OUT CORREC...

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train

FORD SUPPOSELY REPLACED OUR TRANSMISSION IN JAN. 1999 DUE TO A DEFECT THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN, I PAID $550.00, THE DEALER SUPPOSELY PAID $550.00 AND FORD WAS WARRANTYING THE REMAINDER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE VEHICLE 18 DEC, 2000 . I TOLD THEM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING OUT CORREC...

Jan 6, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 6, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL AND PEDAL JUST CAME OFF. THEN, STOPPED VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, AND REPAIR EDAT A FORD DEALER. COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHAT WAS CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Tires

LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND BODILY INJURY (FIRESTONE ATX 15"). NLM

Jan 4, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL AND PEDAL JUST CAME OFF. THEN, STOPPED VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, AND REPAIR EDAT A FORD DEALER. COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHAT WAS CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Tires

LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND BODILY INJURY (FIRESTONE ATX 15"). NLM

Jan 3, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

LATCHES ON BOTH REAR DOORS ARE BROKEN. *AK

Jan 3, 2001 Tires

TIRES SUFFERED FROM CURBING EFFECT AND CONSUMER REPLACED THEM, DEALER DEEMED CONSUMER INELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO JAN. 1, 2000, CONSUMER STILL REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT (FIRESTONE ATX II P235/75R15). NLM

Jan 3, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

LATCHES ON BOTH REAR DOORS ARE BROKEN. *AK

Jan 3, 2001 Tires

TIRES SUFFERED FROM CURBING EFFECT AND CONSUMER REPLACED THEM, DEALER DEEMED CONSUMER INELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO JAN. 1, 2000, CONSUMER STILL REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT (FIRESTONE ATX II P235/75R15). NLM

Jan 1, 2001 Suspension

THE SWAY BRACE HAS TWO BROKEN STUDS, WHICH ALLOWS THE BAR TO ROTATE FORWARD AND THEN THE TWO STUDS PROTRUDE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS REQUIRES US TO MANUALLY ROTATE THE BAR BACK TO REST ON THE "ATTACHMENT" POINTS. *AK

Jan 1, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER WILL NOT SPRAY FLUID ON THE WINDSHIELD UNLESS IT'S PUSHED HARD REPEATEDLY, ALSO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *SLC

Jan 1, 2001 Suspension

THE SWAY BRACE HAS TWO BROKEN STUDS, WHICH ALLOWS THE BAR TO ROTATE FORWARD AND THEN THE TWO STUDS PROTRUDE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS REQUIRES US TO MANUALLY ROTATE THE BAR BACK TO REST ON THE "ATTACHMENT" POINTS. *AK

Jan 1, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER WILL NOT SPRAY FLUID ON THE WINDSHIELD UNLESS IT'S PUSHED HARD REPEATEDLY, ALSO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *SLC

Dec 26, 2000 Seat Belts

AFTER SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS LOCKED IN PLACE AND VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, SEAT BELT WHILE AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK AND RETRACT WITHOUT ANY HELP FROM DRIVER. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Seat Belts

AFTER SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS LOCKED IN PLACE AND VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, SEAT BELT WHILE AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK AND RETRACT WITHOUT ANY HELP FROM DRIVER. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES (P255/R16), CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TIRES HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SKIDDING AND TREAD. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES (P255/R16), CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TIRES HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SKIDDING AND TREAD. *SLC

Dec 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

BRACKET THAT HOLDS ACCELERATOR IN PLACE HAS SHEARED OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

BRACKET THAT HOLDS ACCELERATOR IN PLACE HAS SHEARED OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, STALLS. DEALER NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE.

Dec 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, STALLS. DEALER NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE.

Dec 8, 2000 Tires

WE "DID NOT" FEEL "SAFE" WITH THESE TIRES ON OUR VEHICLE. WE TALKED TO REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE HOTLINE AND HE GAVES US THE OKAY TO GET NEW TIRES AND SEND IN THE FORMS. WELL WE WENT AND GOT THE NEW TIRES AND SENT IN THE PAPER WORK, AND WE GOT BACK A LETTER SAYING, "WE HAVE REVIEWED THE ENTIRE FILE ...

Dec 8, 2000 Tires

WE "DID NOT" FEEL "SAFE" WITH THESE TIRES ON OUR VEHICLE. WE TALKED TO REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE HOTLINE AND HE GAVES US THE OKAY TO GET NEW TIRES AND SEND IN THE FORMS. WELL WE WENT AND GOT THE NEW TIRES AND SENT IN THE PAPER WORK, AND WE GOT BACK A LETTER SAYING, "WE HAVE REVIEWED THE ENTIRE FILE ...

Dec 7, 2000 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES HAVE CRACKS ALL AROUND TOP EDGE OF TIRE AND IN TREAD. ALSO CRACKS ALL AROUND SIDEWALL OF TIRE WHERE RIM MOUNTS. TIRE DEALER INSPECTED TIRES AND SAID THEY ARE DANGEROUS AND TREAD IS READY TO SEPARATE. NEED TO TAKE THEM TO FIRESTONE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. TIRES WORE OUT TO SOON. SHOULD HA...

Dec 7, 2000 Tires

THE CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTLY GETTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES BECAUSE SHE DOES NOT HAVE THE SERIAL NUMBERS OF THE TIRE BECAUSE THEY WERE DISPOSED OF BY THE TIRE DEALER, THE TIRES HAD EARLY SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED NOISE WHILE DRIVING (FIRESTONE ATX). NLM

Dec 7, 2000 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES HAVE CRACKS ALL AROUND TOP EDGE OF TIRE AND IN TREAD. ALSO CRACKS ALL AROUND SIDEWALL OF TIRE WHERE RIM MOUNTS. TIRE DEALER INSPECTED TIRES AND SAID THEY ARE DANGEROUS AND TREAD IS READY TO SEPARATE. NEED TO TAKE THEM TO FIRESTONE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. TIRES WORE OUT TO SOON. SHOULD HA...

Dec 7, 2000 Tires

THE CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTLY GETTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES BECAUSE SHE DOES NOT HAVE THE SERIAL NUMBERS OF THE TIRE BECAUSE THEY WERE DISPOSED OF BY THE TIRE DEALER, THE TIRES HAD EARLY SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED NOISE WHILE DRIVING (FIRESTONE ATX). NLM

Dec 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ITEMS SUBJECT OF 12/01/00 RECALL HAVE ALSO FAILED ON MY VEHICLE (BOTH ORIGINAL PARTS). NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ITEMS SUBJECT OF 12/01/00 RECALL HAVE ALSO FAILED ON MY VEHICLE (BOTH ORIGINAL PARTS). NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 3, 2000 Electrical System

COMPUTER CONTROLLING ENGINE FAILS WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS WARM-NORMAL WHEN COOL. *AK

Dec 3, 2000 Electrical System

COMPUTER CONTROLLING ENGINE FAILS WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS WARM-NORMAL WHEN COOL. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Tires

I HAD TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED IN THE SUMMER 2000 BECAUSE HANDLING WAS EXTREMELY BAD ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEED (OVER 45MPH) AND GOING AROUND CURVES. IT FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE AT A GARAGE AND NOT AT A DEALER.*AK

Dec 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF FOR MONTHS. FORD WOULD NOT ADMIT A PROBLEM TILL IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. RPM'S WOULD GO UP DRAMATICALLY FOR A FEW SECONDS WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. ABS SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING UNEXPECTED AND LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES AT LESS THAN 20 MPH. THJE ABS BRAKES WOULD KI...

Dec 1, 2000 Power Train

O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF FOR MONTHS. FORD WOULD NOT ADMIT A PROBLEM TILL IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. RPM'S WOULD GO UP DRAMATICALLY FOR A FEW SECONDS WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. ABS SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING UNEXPECTED AND LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES AT LESS THAN 20 MPH. THJE ABS BRAKES WOULD KI...

Dec 1, 2000 Tires

I HAD TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED IN THE SUMMER 2000 BECAUSE HANDLING WAS EXTREMELY BAD ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEED (OVER 45MPH) AND GOING AROUND CURVES. IT FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE AT A GARAGE AND NOT AT A DEALER.*AK

Dec 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF FOR MONTHS. FORD WOULD NOT ADMIT A PROBLEM TILL IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. RPM'S WOULD GO UP DRAMATICALLY FOR A FEW SECONDS WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. ABS SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING UNEXPECTED AND LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES AT LESS THAN 20 MPH. THJE ABS BRAKES WOULD KI...

Dec 1, 2000 Power Train

O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF FOR MONTHS. FORD WOULD NOT ADMIT A PROBLEM TILL IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. RPM'S WOULD GO UP DRAMATICALLY FOR A FEW SECONDS WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. ABS SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING UNEXPECTED AND LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES AT LESS THAN 20 MPH. THJE ABS BRAKES WOULD KI...

Nov 30, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER NEEDED A TIRE PATCHED, DEALER WOULD NOT PATCH TIRE BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES DUE TO RECALL 00T005 AND SAID THAT HAVING A NEW TIRE ON THE VEHICLE FOR A FEW WEEKS WOULD BE FINE, CONSUMER SENT A PHOTOCOPY OF THE RECEIPT FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND IS BEING DENIED BECAUSE THE...

Nov 30, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER NEEDED A TIRE PATCHED, DEALER WOULD NOT PATCH TIRE BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES DUE TO RECALL 00T005 AND SAID THAT HAVING A NEW TIRE ON THE VEHICLE FOR A FEW WEEKS WOULD BE FINE, CONSUMER SENT A PHOTOCOPY OF THE RECEIPT FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND IS BEING DENIED BECAUSE THE...

Nov 29, 2000 Suspension

THE ACTUAL DATE AND MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN. I JUST DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM LAST WEEK. BOTH LINK PINS THAT CONNECT THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WERE MISSING. WITH THE SWAY BAR DISCONNECTED, THE CAR SWAYS SEVERLY IN CORNERING OR HARD MANUEVERS. I HAD THE PINS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. I CONTA...

Nov 29, 2000 Suspension

THE ACTUAL DATE AND MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN. I JUST DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM LAST WEEK. BOTH LINK PINS THAT CONNECT THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WERE MISSING. WITH THE SWAY BAR DISCONNECTED, THE CAR SWAYS SEVERLY IN CORNERING OR HARD MANUEVERS. I HAD THE PINS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. I CONTA...

Nov 28, 2000 Tires

REAR FIRESTONE ATX TIRE CAME COMPLETELY OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER AND SLIDE 60 FEET UPSIDE DOWN, CONSUMER SUSTAINED SOME GLASS IN FACE, EARS, SOME CUTS AROUND LEFT EYE AND BRUISE FROM WHERE SEAT BELT RESTRAINED DRIVER, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGES SUFFERED AS A RESU...

Nov 28, 2000 Tires

REAR FIRESTONE ATX TIRE CAME COMPLETELY OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER AND SLIDE 60 FEET UPSIDE DOWN, CONSUMER SUSTAINED SOME GLASS IN FACE, EARS, SOME CUTS AROUND LEFT EYE AND BRUISE FROM WHERE SEAT BELT RESTRAINED DRIVER, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGES SUFFERED AS A RESU...

Nov 20, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE ATX 15" TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT AND ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE REAR CHROME PANEL AND RIGHT REAR CHROME MOLDING, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE ATX 15" TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT AND ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE REAR CHROME PANEL AND RIGHT REAR CHROME MOLDING, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE ATX 15" TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT AND ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE REAR CHROME PANEL AND RIGHT REAR CHROME MOLDING, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE ATX 15" TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT AND ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE REAR CHROME PANEL AND RIGHT REAR CHROME MOLDING, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Nov 15, 2000 Suspension

LINK THAT GOES TO STABILIZER BAR AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. LINKS ARE NOW PRODUCED LARGER AND BIGGER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION STABLILIZER BAR LINK BROKE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM, AND MECHANIC HAS SOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Suspension

LINK THAT GOES TO STABILIZER BAR AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. LINKS ARE NOW PRODUCED LARGER AND BIGGER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION STABLILIZER BAR LINK BROKE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM, AND MECHANIC HAS SOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Electrical System

THE ENGINE HAS BEEN STALLING FOR THE PAST YEAR FOR NO REASON. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Electrical System

THE ENGINE HAS BEEN STALLING FOR THE PAST YEAR FOR NO REASON. *AK

Nov 3, 2000 Suspension

CONCERNS ABOUT THE SWAY BAR PROBLEM, EXPLORER HAS VERY STIFF HANDLING. *CJ

Nov 3, 2000 Suspension

CONCERNS ABOUT THE SWAY BAR PROBLEM, EXPLORER HAS VERY STIFF HANDLING. *CJ

Nov 1, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE ATX TIRE EXPERIENCED AN EXPOSED STEEL WIRE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES AND FOR AN UNNECESSARY ALIGNMENT. *SLC

Nov 1, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE ATX TIRE EXPERIENCED AN EXPOSED STEEL WIRE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES AND FOR AN UNNECESSARY ALIGNMENT. *SLC

Nov 1, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE ATX TIRE EXPERIENCED AN EXPOSED STEEL WIRE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES AND FOR AN UNNECESSARY ALIGNMENT. *SLC

Nov 1, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE ATX TIRE EXPERIENCED AN EXPOSED STEEL WIRE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES AND FOR AN UNNECESSARY ALIGNMENT. *SLC

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER TIRES WERE INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T-005 BUT THERE WERE NOT PARTS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT, CONSUMER REPLACED TIRE WITH COMPETITORS BRAND AND REQUEST COMPENSATION (FIRESTONE). NLM

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER TIRES WERE INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T-005 BUT THERE WERE NOT PARTS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT, CONSUMER REPLACED TIRE WITH COMPETITORS BRAND AND REQUEST COMPENSATION (FIRESTONE). NLM

Oct 29, 2000 Suspension

FLIPPED 1995 LIMITED EXPLORER 5 TIMES IT IS TOTALED

Oct 29, 2000 Suspension

FLIPPED 1995 LIMITED EXPLORER 5 TIMES IT IS TOTALED

Oct 26, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE MAY STALL WHILE DRIVING AND NOT RESTART. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCKS UP, KEY WON'T TURN. KEY MAY ALSO BE REMOVED WHEN NOT IN FULL OFF POSITION, BOTH ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE MAY STALL WHILE DRIVING AND NOT RESTART. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCKS UP, KEY WON'T TURN. KEY MAY ALSO BE REMOVED WHEN NOT IN FULL OFF POSITION, BOTH ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Tires

UPON TAKING DELIVERY NOTICED OUT OF BALANCE CONDITION, HAD THEM BALANCED BUT STILL THERE, WHILE TRAVELING ON NY TPK. AT 60 MPH L.F. SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. /REPLACED ALL TIRES AND NO MORE VIBRATION. /GOODYEAR DEALER DIDN'T REPLACE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 205R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205R15 )

Oct 25, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM A TRIP A PASSING CAR INDICATED TO ME A TIRE PROBLEM. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD, CALLED AAA AND HAD MY SPARE PUT ON MY FORD EXPLORER. ABOUT A WEEK LATER I TOOK THE TIRE IN TO GET IT FIXED. THE MANAGER OF THE FIRESTONE STORE WHERE I TOOK IT CALLED ME OVER AFTER INFLATING THE TIR...

Oct 25, 2000 Tires

UPON TAKING DELIVERY NOTICED OUT OF BALANCE CONDITION, HAD THEM BALANCED BUT STILL THERE, WHILE TRAVELING ON NY TPK. AT 60 MPH L.F. SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. /REPLACED ALL TIRES AND NO MORE VIBRATION. /GOODYEAR DEALER DIDN'T REPLACE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 205R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205R15 )

Oct 25, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM A TRIP A PASSING CAR INDICATED TO ME A TIRE PROBLEM. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD, CALLED AAA AND HAD MY SPARE PUT ON MY FORD EXPLORER. ABOUT A WEEK LATER I TOOK THE TIRE IN TO GET IT FIXED. THE MANAGER OF THE FIRESTONE STORE WHERE I TOOK IT CALLED ME OVER AFTER INFLATING THE TIR...

Oct 24, 2000 Power Train

O/D LIGHT FLASHING / TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD INTO FIRST GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. TRANSMISSION ALWAYS SERVICED ACCORDING TO OWNERS MANUAL.

Oct 24, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, THUMPING NOISES, AND A TREAD SEPARATION, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Oct 24, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, THUMPING NOISES, AND A TREAD SEPARATION, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Oct 24, 2000 Power Train

O/D LIGHT FLASHING / TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD INTO FIRST GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. TRANSMISSION ALWAYS SERVICED ACCORDING TO OWNERS MANUAL.

Oct 24, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, THUMPING NOISES, AND A TREAD SEPARATION, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Oct 24, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, THUMPING NOISES, AND A TREAD SEPARATION, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Oct 20, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. LOCKING MECHANISM IS BROKEN WHICH PREVENTS BUCKLE FROM LATCHING. DEALER /MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL OR WARRANTY. REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK THE CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE LOCKING ME...

Oct 20, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING COULD FEEL A STRONG MOVEMENT SIDE TO SIDE. FOUND OUT THAT FRONT SWAY BAR WAS BROKEN, AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND REPAIRED. *AK

Oct 20, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. LOCKING MECHANISM IS BROKEN WHICH PREVENTS BUCKLE FROM LATCHING. DEALER /MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL OR WARRANTY. REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK THE CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE LOCKING ME...

Oct 20, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING COULD FEEL A STRONG MOVEMENT SIDE TO SIDE. FOUND OUT THAT FRONT SWAY BAR WAS BROKEN, AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND REPAIRED. *AK

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

THE TREAD PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT LEFT TIRE AT 70 MILES PER HOUR. IT DID NOT BLOW AND I WAS ABLE TO SLOW AND GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. IF IT HAD BLOWN I FEEL CERTAIN THAT WE WOULD HAVE ROLLED IN THAT TRUCK. (DOT NUMBER: W2UU TIRESIZE: 225/70 R15)

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00T005, HOWEVER THE FIRESTONE TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE TREAD ON THE OUTER EDGES OF THE TIRE WERE WEARING AND PULLING AWAY, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION FROM THE FIRESTONE ATXII TIRE WAS THE POSSIBLE CAUSE OF A VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WAS ONE FATALITY AND ONE INJURY DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SLC

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00T005, HOWEVER THE FIRESTONE TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE TREAD ON THE OUTER EDGES OF THE TIRE WERE WEARING AND PULLING AWAY, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

THE TREAD PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT LEFT TIRE AT 70 MILES PER HOUR. IT DID NOT BLOW AND I WAS ABLE TO SLOW AND GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. IF IT HAD BLOWN I FEEL CERTAIN THAT WE WOULD HAVE ROLLED IN THAT TRUCK. (DOT NUMBER: W2UU TIRESIZE: 225/70 R15)

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00T005, HOWEVER THE FIRESTONE TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE TREAD ON THE OUTER EDGES OF THE TIRE WERE WEARING AND PULLING AWAY, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION FROM THE FIRESTONE ATXII TIRE WAS THE POSSIBLE CAUSE OF A VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WAS ONE FATALITY AND ONE INJURY DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SLC

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00T005, HOWEVER THE FIRESTONE TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE TREAD ON THE OUTER EDGES OF THE TIRE WERE WEARING AND PULLING AWAY, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN ABS BRAKE SYSTEM PREMATURELY ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEEDS ALSO VIBRATION OCCURS WITHIN THE BRAKE PEDAL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 18, 2000 Suspension

PE 00 039/FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR LINK: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SLUMP WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OUT OF SERVICE STATION. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BAR DUE TO A RUSTED/BROKEN BOLT. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 18, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (P255 70 R16) WENT FLAT AND EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN ABS BRAKE SYSTEM PREMATURELY ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEEDS ALSO VIBRATION OCCURS WITHIN THE BRAKE PEDAL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 18, 2000 Suspension

PE 00 039/FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR LINK: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SLUMP WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OUT OF SERVICE STATION. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BAR DUE TO A RUSTED/BROKEN BOLT. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 18, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (P255 70 R16) WENT FLAT AND EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. WENT HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. NEXT DAY NOTICED THAT HALF OF THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE, IT WAS THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. FIRESTONE #ATX P23575R15#DOT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

THE DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER WHILE DRIVING, AS A RESULT THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER CAUSING INJURY TO HER BACK BY BREAKING 8 VERTEBRAE (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM

Oct 17, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER WHILE DRIVING, AS A RESULT THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER CAUSING INJURY TO HER BACK BY BREAKING 8 VERTEBRAE (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. WENT HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. NEXT DAY NOTICED THAT HALF OF THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE, IT WAS THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. FIRESTONE #ATX P23575R15#DOT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

THE DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER WHILE DRIVING, AS A RESULT THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER CAUSING INJURY TO HER BACK BY BREAKING 8 VERTEBRAE (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM

Oct 17, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER WHILE DRIVING, AS A RESULT THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER CAUSING INJURY TO HER BACK BY BREAKING 8 VERTEBRAE (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM

Oct 16, 2000 Suspension

SWAY BAR LOSS CAUSED UNEVEN TREADWEAR ON TWO FRONT TIRES - HAD TO REPLACE THEM (TIRESIZE: 235 PF15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 PF15 )

Oct 16, 2000 Tires

THE OWNER IS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY WITH FIRESTONE TO REPLACE HIS FOUR DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE TIRES, PRIOR TO THIS RECALL THE OWNER EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. NLM

Oct 16, 2000 Suspension

SWAY BAR LOSS CAUSED UNEVEN TREADWEAR ON TWO FRONT TIRES - HAD TO REPLACE THEM (TIRESIZE: 235 PF15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 PF15 )

Oct 16, 2000 Tires

THE OWNER IS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY WITH FIRESTONE TO REPLACE HIS FOUR DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE TIRES, PRIOR TO THIS RECALL THE OWNER EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. NLM

Oct 13, 2000 Suspension

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Suspension

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

FIRESTONE 7515 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLA SC 29209 DID FOLLOWING REPAIRS:05/22/00 ALTERNATOR, 05/01/00 BOTH REAR CALIPERS & DRUMS, 02/15/00 EET/EEC SENSORS, INCLUDING TEMP SENDING UNIT, EGR VALVE, COOLANT TEMP SENSOR08/07/99 FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JT, ALTERNATOR AND HORN . I PURCHA...

Oct 12, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1995, EXPLORER, P255/70R16 SIZE. ALL FOURFIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES ARE CRACKING ON THE TREAD AND SIDEWALLS. FORD AND FIRESTONE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK DOT # VNCU1PL145

Oct 12, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL FIRESTONE ATX TIRES, P23575R15 VNHLIPM225. ALL 4 BELTS WERE SLIPPING, CAUSING CAR TO GO TO RIGHT OR LEFT. CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. FIRESTONE DENIED CONSUMER REFUND BECAUSE HE PURCHASED THE TIRE PRIOR TO AUGUST 8, 2000. *SLC

Oct 12, 2000 Tires Crash

VEHICLE FELT AS IF SOMEONE/SOMETHING PICK UP THE REAR END AND STARTED GUIDING IT TOWARD THE RIGHT HAND LANE. AFTER AN UNCONTROLLABLE RIDE, THE VEHICLE ENDED UP IN THE LEFT LANE AND THE SUV ROLLED OVER AND SLID 50 TO 60 FEET UP SIDE DOWN, VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP UP SID DOWN. I ROLLED DOWN TH...

Oct 12, 2000 Tires Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 69 MPH, DRIVER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING A RV, SUV ROLLED OVER AND SLID 50 TO 60 FEET UPSIDE DOWN, IT FELTED LIKE SOMEONE OR SOMETHING PICKED UP THE REAR END OF SUV.

Oct 12, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1995, EXPLORER, P255/70R16 SIZE. ALL FOURFIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES ARE CRACKING ON THE TREAD AND SIDEWALLS. FORD AND FIRESTONE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK DOT # VNCU1PL145

Oct 12, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL FIRESTONE ATX TIRES, P23575R15 VNHLIPM225. ALL 4 BELTS WERE SLIPPING, CAUSING CAR TO GO TO RIGHT OR LEFT. CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. FIRESTONE DENIED CONSUMER REFUND BECAUSE HE PURCHASED THE TIRE PRIOR TO AUGUST 8, 2000. *SLC

Oct 12, 2000 Tires Crash

VEHICLE FELT AS IF SOMEONE/SOMETHING PICK UP THE REAR END AND STARTED GUIDING IT TOWARD THE RIGHT HAND LANE. AFTER AN UNCONTROLLABLE RIDE, THE VEHICLE ENDED UP IN THE LEFT LANE AND THE SUV ROLLED OVER AND SLID 50 TO 60 FEET UP SIDE DOWN, VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP UP SID DOWN. I ROLLED DOWN TH...

Oct 12, 2000 Tires Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 69 MPH, DRIVER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING A RV, SUV ROLLED OVER AND SLID 50 TO 60 FEET UPSIDE DOWN, IT FELTED LIKE SOMEONE OR SOMETHING PICKED UP THE REAR END OF SUV.

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

RECALL 00T005000/TREAD SEPARATION: TIRE REPLACEMENT FOR FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, P235/75R15, DOT# HXHL. REPLACED ON 15-SEP-2O00 AT 74,028 MILES, AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES WERE CAUSING VIBRATION DUE TO TIRE HOP. ...

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

RECALL 00T005000/TREAD SEPARATION: TIRE REPLACEMENT FOR FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, P235/75R15, DOT# HXHL. REPLACED ON 15-SEP-2O00 AT 74,028 MILES, AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES WERE CAUSING VIBRATION DUE TO TIRE HOP. ...

Oct 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Oct 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Oct 9, 2000 Tires

WHILE THIS BLOWOUT DID NOT CAUSE INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IT IS OF NOTE THAT THE EXPLORER SPUN VIOLENTLY LEFT AND RIGHT. THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE LOW SPEED AND WET ROADS PREVENTED GREATER DAMAGES. THE MAINTAINED TIRE PRESSURE WAS A CONSTANT 30 PSI OR 4 PSI ABOVE FORD SPECIFICATIONS. ...

Oct 9, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON THE ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY, THE RT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. IT WAS NOT A TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE WAS A REPLACEMENT, BUT WAS THE SAME AS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. NO INJURIES OCCURRED. THE INCIDENT IS REPORTED NOW BECAUSE OF RECENT NEWS OF QUESTIONS REGARDING EXPLORERS EQUIPED WITH...

Oct 9, 2000 Suspension

THIS FAILURE CAUSES A "SERIOUS" DUTCH ROLL (LATERIAL ROLL) PROBLEM AT CRUISE WHEN A BUMP IS ENCOUNTERED.

Oct 9, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMNARY

Oct 9, 2000 Tires

WHILE THIS BLOWOUT DID NOT CAUSE INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IT IS OF NOTE THAT THE EXPLORER SPUN VIOLENTLY LEFT AND RIGHT. THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE LOW SPEED AND WET ROADS PREVENTED GREATER DAMAGES. THE MAINTAINED TIRE PRESSURE WAS A CONSTANT 30 PSI OR 4 PSI ABOVE FORD SPECIFICATIONS. ...

Oct 9, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON THE ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY, THE RT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. IT WAS NOT A TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE WAS A REPLACEMENT, BUT WAS THE SAME AS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. NO INJURIES OCCURRED. THE INCIDENT IS REPORTED NOW BECAUSE OF RECENT NEWS OF QUESTIONS REGARDING EXPLORERS EQUIPED WITH...

Oct 9, 2000 Suspension

THIS FAILURE CAUSES A "SERIOUS" DUTCH ROLL (LATERIAL ROLL) PROBLEM AT CRUISE WHEN A BUMP IS ENCOUNTERED.

Oct 9, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMNARY

Oct 5, 2000 Tires

PE00040, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHLE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH TREAD ON ONE OF REAR TIRES CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, AND WAS NOT INJURED. TIRE SIZE LT23585R16, DOT # VDORTWT. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1998, FORD, F350. FIRESTONE HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS MATTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ...

Oct 5, 2000 Tires

PE00040, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHLE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH TREAD ON ONE OF REAR TIRES CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, AND WAS NOT INJURED. TIRE SIZE LT23585R16, DOT # VDORTWT. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1998, FORD, F350. FIRESTONE HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS MATTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ...

Oct 2, 2000 Air Bags

AS A PAST AND PRESENT OWNER OF FORD VEHICLES, I WISH TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE DISSATISFACTION WITH THE RECENT LACK OF SUPPORT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS DEALERSHIPS PROVIDE TO INSURE THE INTEGRITY OF FORD VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS. I AM WRITING WITH RESPECT TO A RECENT REPAIR THAT WAS PERFORMED ON TH...

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

AS A PAST AND PRESENT OWNER OF FORD VEHICLES, I WISH TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE DISSATISFACTION WITH THE RECENT LACK OF SUPPORT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS DEALERSHIPS PROVIDE TO INSURE THE INTEGRITY OF FORD VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS. I AM WRITING WITH RESPECT TO A RECENT REPAIR THAT WAS PERFORMED ON TH...

Oct 2, 2000 Air Bags

AS A PAST AND PRESENT OWNER OF FORD VEHICLES, I WISH TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE DISSATISFACTION WITH THE RECENT LACK OF SUPPORT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS DEALERSHIPS PROVIDE TO INSURE THE INTEGRITY OF FORD VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS. I AM WRITING WITH RESPECT TO A RECENT REPAIR THAT WAS PERFORMED ON TH...

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

AS A PAST AND PRESENT OWNER OF FORD VEHICLES, I WISH TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE DISSATISFACTION WITH THE RECENT LACK OF SUPPORT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND ITS DEALERSHIPS PROVIDE TO INSURE THE INTEGRITY OF FORD VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS. I AM WRITING WITH RESPECT TO A RECENT REPAIR THAT WAS PERFORMED ON TH...

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

WHEN RECALL FIRST STARTED, I TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE DEALER, WAS TOLD MY TIRES WERE NOT ON RECALL LIST, WAS ALSO TOLD THE SEPERATING LINES ON MY TIRES WERE CAUSED FROM "HEAT STRESS & ALL TIRES DO THAT!" I DON'T THINK SO, NOT ONE OF THE FOUR VEHICLES SITTING IN OUR DRIVEWAY HAVE THE LINES ON THEM ...

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

WHEN RECALL FIRST STARTED, I TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE DEALER, WAS TOLD MY TIRES WERE NOT ON RECALL LIST, WAS ALSO TOLD THE SEPERATING LINES ON MY TIRES WERE CAUSED FROM "HEAT STRESS & ALL TIRES DO THAT!" I DON'T THINK SO, NOT ONE OF THE FOUR VEHICLES SITTING IN OUR DRIVEWAY HAVE THE LINES ON THEM ...

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND LOST CONTROL AND VEERED PARTIALLY TO THE CENTER MEDIAN, THE DRIVER OVERCORRECTED TO THE RIGHT WHICH TURNED THE VEHICLE AT A SIDEWAY ANGLE THEN BECAME AIRBORNE AND LANDED ON ITS TOP RIGHT SIDE, THE VEHICLE TH...

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND LOST CONTROL AND VEERED PARTIALLY TO THE CENTER MEDIAN, THE DRIVER OVERCORRECTED TO THE RIGHT WHICH TURNED THE VEHICLE AT A SIDEWAY ANGLE THEN BECAME AIRBORNE AND LANDED ON ITS TOP RIGHT SIDE, THE VEHICLE TH...

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND LOST CONTROL AND VEERED PARTIALLY TO THE CENTER MEDIAN, THE DRIVER OVERCORRECTED TO THE RIGHT WHICH TURNED THE VEHICLE AT A SIDEWAY ANGLE THEN BECAME AIRBORNE AND LANDED ON ITS TOP RIGHT SIDE, THE VEHICLE TH...

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND LOST CONTROL AND VEERED PARTIALLY TO THE CENTER MEDIAN, THE DRIVER OVERCORRECTED TO THE RIGHT WHICH TURNED THE VEHICLE AT A SIDEWAY ANGLE THEN BECAME AIRBORNE AND LANDED ON ITS TOP RIGHT SIDE, THE VEHICLE TH...

Sep 29, 2000 Suspension

PE 00 038/FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR (ANTI-SWAY BAR) LINK FAILURE: VEHICLE BEING REPORTED WITH STABILZING PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR MORE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

ON APRIL 20, 1999 I HAD MY 45,00 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED AT A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP IN DALLAS, TX ON OUR '95 FORD EXPLORER XLT. DURING THAT SERVICE VISIT THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THE STEEL CORE EXPOSED ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE; AFTER CLOSE EXAMINATION OF THE DEFECTIVE TIRES IT WAS NOTED THAT IT APPEARED TH...

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

ON APRIL 20, 1999 I HAD MY 45,00 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED AT A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP IN DALLAS, TX ON OUR '95 FORD EXPLORER XLT. DURING THAT SERVICE VISIT THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THE STEEL CORE EXPOSED ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE; AFTER CLOSE EXAMINATION OF THE DEFECTIVE TIRES IT WAS NOTED THAT IT APPEARED TH...

Sep 29, 2000 Suspension

PE 00 038/FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR (ANTI-SWAY BAR) LINK FAILURE: VEHICLE BEING REPORTED WITH STABILZING PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR MORE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

ON APRIL 20, 1999 I HAD MY 45,00 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED AT A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP IN DALLAS, TX ON OUR '95 FORD EXPLORER XLT. DURING THAT SERVICE VISIT THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THE STEEL CORE EXPOSED ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE; AFTER CLOSE EXAMINATION OF THE DEFECTIVE TIRES IT WAS NOTED THAT IT APPEARED TH...

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

ON APRIL 20, 1999 I HAD MY 45,00 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED AT A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP IN DALLAS, TX ON OUR '95 FORD EXPLORER XLT. DURING THAT SERVICE VISIT THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THE STEEL CORE EXPOSED ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE; AFTER CLOSE EXAMINATION OF THE DEFECTIVE TIRES IT WAS NOTED THAT IT APPEARED TH...

Sep 28, 2000 Tires

I HAD 2 OF 4 TIRES THAT WERE SEPARATING, I REPLACED THEM WITH THE ADVISE OF A TIRE DEALER (DISCOUNT TIRES INC) I REALIZE THIS WAS BEFORE THE TIRE RECALL, BUT THEY WERE REPLACED BECAUSE OF A FAILURE. I HAVE SUBMITTED AN INVOICE TO FIRESTONE FOR REIMBURSEMENT, BUT HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM. I ALSO HAVE...

Sep 28, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (P255 70 R16) EXPERIENCED BELT SEPARATION AND A BLOWOUT. *SLC

Sep 28, 2000 Tires

I HAD 2 OF 4 TIRES THAT WERE SEPARATING, I REPLACED THEM WITH THE ADVISE OF A TIRE DEALER (DISCOUNT TIRES INC) I REALIZE THIS WAS BEFORE THE TIRE RECALL, BUT THEY WERE REPLACED BECAUSE OF A FAILURE. I HAVE SUBMITTED AN INVOICE TO FIRESTONE FOR REIMBURSEMENT, BUT HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM. I ALSO HAVE...

Sep 28, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (P255 70 R16) EXPERIENCED BELT SEPARATION AND A BLOWOUT. *SLC

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

PE00.020; SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDERS, AND REAR LEFT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS #AT, P23575R16. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE, AND THE ATTENDANT TOLD HER THAT THE TIRES WERE...

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE IS REPLACING TIRES WITH CENTENIAL CANYON CLIMBERS. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

I AM CONCERNED THAT MY TIRES SHOULD BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO THE TYPE AND SIZE. AT THIS TIME THEY ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS DEFECTIVE BUT THEY ARE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRES BUILT IN DECATUR ILLINOIS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VDHL AWR TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

PE00.020; SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDERS, AND REAR LEFT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS #AT, P23575R16. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE, AND THE ATTENDANT TOLD HER THAT THE TIRES WERE...

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE IS REPLACING TIRES WITH CENTENIAL CANYON CLIMBERS. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

I AM CONCERNED THAT MY TIRES SHOULD BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO THE TYPE AND SIZE. AT THIS TIME THEY ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS DEFECTIVE BUT THEY ARE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRES BUILT IN DECATUR ILLINOIS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VDHL AWR TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)

Sep 26, 2000 Tires

RIGHT REAR TIRE SHOWS DEFINITE SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. SMALL HAIRLINE CRACK RUNNING AROUND OUTSIDE OF TIRE ABOUT AN INCH DOWN FROM TOP OF TREAD. LEFT REAR TIRE NOT AS NOTICEABLE BUT ON CLOSE EXAMINATION SHOWS SIGNS OF BEGINNING TO SEPARATE. ALTHOUGH TIRE SIZE IS NOT ON RECALL LIST WHEN INSPECTED ...

Sep 26, 2000 Tires

RIGHT REAR TIRE SHOWS DEFINITE SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. SMALL HAIRLINE CRACK RUNNING AROUND OUTSIDE OF TIRE ABOUT AN INCH DOWN FROM TOP OF TREAD. LEFT REAR TIRE NOT AS NOTICEABLE BUT ON CLOSE EXAMINATION SHOWS SIGNS OF BEGINNING TO SEPARATE. ALTHOUGH TIRE SIZE IS NOT ON RECALL LIST WHEN INSPECTED ...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

GOING 70 THUD THUD THUD AND FLAT. STEEL BELT SPLIT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Sep 25, 2000 Suspension

BOTH THE FRONT LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT SWAY BAR LINKS HAVE FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE. THE LINKS HAVE SIMPLY FALLEN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. I SAW AN ARTICLE IN THE NEWSPAPER THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING THIS COMPONENT ON THE 1995 EXPLORER AND WISHED TO PROVIDE MY INFORMATION AS WELL. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

GOING 70 THUD THUD THUD AND FLAT. STEEL BELT SPLIT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Sep 25, 2000 Suspension

BOTH THE FRONT LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT SWAY BAR LINKS HAVE FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE. THE LINKS HAVE SIMPLY FALLEN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. I SAW AN ARTICLE IN THE NEWSPAPER THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING THIS COMPONENT ON THE 1995 EXPLORER AND WISHED TO PROVIDE MY INFORMATION AS WELL. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

GOING 70 THUD THUD THUD AND FLAT. STEEL BELT SPLIT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Sep 25, 2000 Suspension

BOTH THE FRONT LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT SWAY BAR LINKS HAVE FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE. THE LINKS HAVE SIMPLY FALLEN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. I SAW AN ARTICLE IN THE NEWSPAPER THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING THIS COMPONENT ON THE 1995 EXPLORER AND WISHED TO PROVIDE MY INFORMATION AS WELL. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

GOING 70 THUD THUD THUD AND FLAT. STEEL BELT SPLIT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Sep 25, 2000 Suspension

BOTH THE FRONT LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT SWAY BAR LINKS HAVE FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE. THE LINKS HAVE SIMPLY FALLEN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. I SAW AN ARTICLE IN THE NEWSPAPER THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING THIS COMPONENT ON THE 1995 EXPLORER AND WISHED TO PROVIDE MY INFORMATION AS WELL. *AK

Sep 23, 2000 Suspension Crash

INITIAL FAILURE DUE TO VERY MINOR DIP IN I-80 FROM BRIDGE TO ASPAULT TRANSITION. FAILURE RESULTED IN UNCONTROLLABLE VEHICLE OSCILLATION AND SUBSEQUENT SPIN-OUT INCLUDING TIRE, BUMPER AND MINOR INJURIES FROM SPIN. VEHICLE WAS UNSTABLE AND WOULD START OSCILLATIONS ABOVE 30 MPH. A SECOND SPIN-OUT OC...

Sep 23, 2000 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY SINCE APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES. NO CAUSE COULD BE DETERMINED BY SEVERAL FORD DEALERSHIPS. AT 109,000 MILES O/D LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. DEALER DIAGNOSED TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT ($2558). 5,000 MILES LATER SAME SYMPTOMS APPEARED (O...

Sep 23, 2000 Suspension Crash

INITIAL FAILURE DUE TO VERY MINOR DIP IN I-80 FROM BRIDGE TO ASPAULT TRANSITION. FAILURE RESULTED IN UNCONTROLLABLE VEHICLE OSCILLATION AND SUBSEQUENT SPIN-OUT INCLUDING TIRE, BUMPER AND MINOR INJURIES FROM SPIN. VEHICLE WAS UNSTABLE AND WOULD START OSCILLATIONS ABOVE 30 MPH. A SECOND SPIN-OUT OC...

Sep 23, 2000 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY SINCE APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES. NO CAUSE COULD BE DETERMINED BY SEVERAL FORD DEALERSHIPS. AT 109,000 MILES O/D LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. DEALER DIAGNOSED TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT ($2558). 5,000 MILES LATER SAME SYMPTOMS APPEARED (O...

Sep 22, 2000 Tires

DRIVING ON COOL DAY ON MASS. PIKE EAST OF STURBRIDGE EXIT. TIRE SEPARATION. HEARD THUMPING PRIOR TO SUDDEN FLAT. SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. TREAD CAME OFF IN STREAMS. TIRES WERE NEW WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/75 )

Sep 22, 2000 Tires

DRIVING ON COOL DAY ON MASS. PIKE EAST OF STURBRIDGE EXIT. TIRE SEPARATION. HEARD THUMPING PRIOR TO SUDDEN FLAT. SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. TREAD CAME OFF IN STREAMS. TIRES WERE NEW WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/75 )

Sep 21, 2000 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR COMPONENT BROKE AND LITERALLY DISINTEGRATED/DISAPPEARED COMPLETELY. NOTHING WAS LEFT BUT THE GAPING HOLE WHERE IT USED TO BE. SHOCK FAILED EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER COMPONENT FAILURE - NOT SURE WHICH OCCURRED FIRST.

Sep 21, 2000 Steering

NO SUMMARY

Sep 21, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON 93 SOUTH, A MAJOR MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY, AT 55 MILES AN HOUR ON 11-1998, I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING A CAR THAT WAS GOING TO COME INTO MY LANE.MY SUV FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO TIP OVER ON ITS SIDE.IT FELT LIKE I WAS RIDING ON TWO WHEELS.HAD I NOT BEEN CALM AND STEERED CORRECTLY, THE...

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

WE PURCHASED NEW FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (P235/75R15) FROM OUR LOCAL COSTCO TIRE CENTER ON 06-27-99. OUR TIRES DO NOT HAVE THE RECALLED DOT SERIAL NUMBER, BUT WE HAD THEM INSPECTED AT THE COSTCO TIRE CENTER JUST TO BE SAFE. THE TIRE INSTALLER AT COSTCO POINTED OUT THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES HAD S...

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAD TIRE COME APART PRIOR TO RECALL 00T-005 AND REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. NLM

Sep 21, 2000 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR COMPONENT BROKE AND LITERALLY DISINTEGRATED/DISAPPEARED COMPLETELY. NOTHING WAS LEFT BUT THE GAPING HOLE WHERE IT USED TO BE. SHOCK FAILED EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER COMPONENT FAILURE - NOT SURE WHICH OCCURRED FIRST.

Sep 21, 2000 Steering

NO SUMMARY

Sep 21, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON 93 SOUTH, A MAJOR MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY, AT 55 MILES AN HOUR ON 11-1998, I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING A CAR THAT WAS GOING TO COME INTO MY LANE.MY SUV FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO TIP OVER ON ITS SIDE.IT FELT LIKE I WAS RIDING ON TWO WHEELS.HAD I NOT BEEN CALM AND STEERED CORRECTLY, THE...

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

WE PURCHASED NEW FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (P235/75R15) FROM OUR LOCAL COSTCO TIRE CENTER ON 06-27-99. OUR TIRES DO NOT HAVE THE RECALLED DOT SERIAL NUMBER, BUT WE HAD THEM INSPECTED AT THE COSTCO TIRE CENTER JUST TO BE SAFE. THE TIRE INSTALLER AT COSTCO POINTED OUT THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES HAD S...

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAD TIRE COME APART PRIOR TO RECALL 00T-005 AND REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. NLM

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED( DOT NUMBER: VNUU80A TIRE SIZE: P225/70R15 )

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED( DOT NUMBER: VNUU80A TIRE SIZE: P225/70R15 )

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

TIRE: BELT SEPARATED ON FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS/AT TIRES, P255/70R16 ON FORD, EXPLORER, 1995. FORD/FIRESTONE HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.*AK DOT # VNCU1PL015, THE TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

PE00020; ORIGINAL TIRES ON A FORD, EXPLORER, 1995, 25570/R16, DOTVNCU1PX029. SIDEWALL HAD CRACKS ABOUT INCH LONG, AND DRIVER COULD SEE THE STEEL BELTS. EVERY OTHER INCH HAD A CRACK. ALSO, ALL 4 TIRES HAD CRACKS, CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES WITH WILDERNESS AT, AND AT 18, 000 MILES CONSUMER WAS NO...

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE FIRESTONE AT TIRE SEPARATED CAUSING SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

TIRE: BELT SEPARATED ON FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS/AT TIRES, P255/70R16 ON FORD, EXPLORER, 1995. FORD/FIRESTONE HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.*AK DOT # VNCU1PL015, THE TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

PE00020; ORIGINAL TIRES ON A FORD, EXPLORER, 1995, 25570/R16, DOTVNCU1PX029. SIDEWALL HAD CRACKS ABOUT INCH LONG, AND DRIVER COULD SEE THE STEEL BELTS. EVERY OTHER INCH HAD A CRACK. ALSO, ALL 4 TIRES HAD CRACKS, CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES WITH WILDERNESS AT, AND AT 18, 000 MILES CONSUMER WAS NO...

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE FIRESTONE AT TIRE SEPARATED CAUSING SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Sep 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX 40MPH I BEGAN TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN. AT THIS TIME I HAD HIT A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD. AS I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL IT LOCKED UP AND I COULD FEEL THE ANTI LOCKS ATTEMPTING TO ACTIVE. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE FOWARD MOTION OF THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX 5 SECONDS A...

Sep 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX 40MPH I BEGAN TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN. AT THIS TIME I HAD HIT A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD. AS I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL IT LOCKED UP AND I COULD FEEL THE ANTI LOCKS ATTEMPTING TO ACTIVE. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE FOWARD MOTION OF THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX 5 SECONDS A...

Sep 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND TAKING FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO SLOWDOWN VEHICLE WILL STALL. CONSUMER MUST SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO RESTART VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 15, 2000 Tires Crash

PRIOR TO ACCIDENT I COULD NOT KEEP THE TIRES BALANCED. I ALSO HAD THE 16 INCH TIRES FAIL ON MY 1998 EXPLORER. I COULD NOT KEEP THEM BALANCED AND THEY WOULD BOUNCE ALL OVER. I REPLACED THEM WITH MICHELIN TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 INCH )

Sep 15, 2000 Tires

HATE FIRESTONE, THEY REPLACED RECALL TIRES WITH AT'S. HAD ATX. WE ALSO PAID $200+ TO HAVE THEM PUT ON 4 NEW SHOCKS. SAID IF WE NOT HAPPY THEY WILL REPLACE WITH ANYTHING WE WANTED. WOULD NOT HAVE ACCEPTED THE AT'S IF HE HADN'T SAID WE COULD GET REPLACED IF NOT HAPPY. CONTACTED THEM AND ASKED FOR G...

Sep 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND TAKING FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO SLOWDOWN VEHICLE WILL STALL. CONSUMER MUST SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO RESTART VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 15, 2000 Tires Crash

PRIOR TO ACCIDENT I COULD NOT KEEP THE TIRES BALANCED. I ALSO HAD THE 16 INCH TIRES FAIL ON MY 1998 EXPLORER. I COULD NOT KEEP THEM BALANCED AND THEY WOULD BOUNCE ALL OVER. I REPLACED THEM WITH MICHELIN TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 INCH )

Sep 15, 2000 Tires

HATE FIRESTONE, THEY REPLACED RECALL TIRES WITH AT'S. HAD ATX. WE ALSO PAID $200+ TO HAVE THEM PUT ON 4 NEW SHOCKS. SAID IF WE NOT HAPPY THEY WILL REPLACE WITH ANYTHING WE WANTED. WOULD NOT HAVE ACCEPTED THE AT'S IF HE HADN'T SAID WE COULD GET REPLACED IF NOT HAPPY. CONTACTED THEM AND ASKED FOR G...

Sep 14, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERSIDE SAFETY BELT REPEATEDLY DISENGAGED/BECAME UNFASTENED FOR NO APPEARANT REASON. WE HAD IT REPLACED AT TOM WOOD FORD, AFTER WAITING AT LEAST 1 WEEK!!!! MY HUSBAND IS AN EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTOR; WE NEVER GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT A SAFETY BELT!!! THIS DEFECT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AND THE R...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES EXPERIENCED CRACKING ALONG THE TREAD EDGE, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES EXPERIENCED CRACKING ALONG THE TREAD EDGE, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 14, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERSIDE SAFETY BELT REPEATEDLY DISENGAGED/BECAME UNFASTENED FOR NO APPEARANT REASON. WE HAD IT REPLACED AT TOM WOOD FORD, AFTER WAITING AT LEAST 1 WEEK!!!! MY HUSBAND IS AN EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTOR; WE NEVER GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT A SAFETY BELT!!! THIS DEFECT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AND THE R...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES EXPERIENCED CRACKING ALONG THE TREAD EDGE, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES EXPERIENCED CRACKING ALONG THE TREAD EDGE, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Steering

LAST YEAR MY CAR WOULD SHUT DOWN. GO FROM REGULAR RPM TO ZERO AND DIE. THIS WOULD LOCK MY STEERING COLUMN. I OBSERVED THAT THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED ABOUT 90 DEGREES F AND THE CAR WAS EXPOSED TO SUN (MORE LIKELY TO SHUT DOWN THAT IF I WAS COMING OUT OF A COVERED GARAGE WHER...

Sep 13, 2000 Electrical System

LAST YEAR MY CAR WOULD SHUT DOWN. GO FROM REGULAR RPM TO ZERO AND DIE. THIS WOULD LOCK MY STEERING COLUMN. I OBSERVED THAT THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED ABOUT 90 DEGREES F AND THE CAR WAS EXPOSED TO SUN (MORE LIKELY TO SHUT DOWN THAT IF I WAS COMING OUT OF A COVERED GARAGE WHER...

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

ONE OF ORIGINALLY INSTALLED 16 " FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES IN FORD EXPLORE BLEW OUT PREMATUARLY WHEN WE WERE DRIVING ON THE SOUTH-BOUND OF I-95 AT CONNETICUT ON MAY 10, 1999. FORTUNATELY, NO ACCIDENT WAS INVOLVED AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. WE JUST REPLACED BROCKEN TIRE TO A NEW ONE AT NEARBY TIRE S...

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER REPLACED FIRESTONE TIRES PRIOR TO RECALL 00T005 AND IS HAVING TROUBLE SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Steering

LAST YEAR MY CAR WOULD SHUT DOWN. GO FROM REGULAR RPM TO ZERO AND DIE. THIS WOULD LOCK MY STEERING COLUMN. I OBSERVED THAT THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED ABOUT 90 DEGREES F AND THE CAR WAS EXPOSED TO SUN (MORE LIKELY TO SHUT DOWN THAT IF I WAS COMING OUT OF A COVERED GARAGE WHER...

Sep 13, 2000 Electrical System

LAST YEAR MY CAR WOULD SHUT DOWN. GO FROM REGULAR RPM TO ZERO AND DIE. THIS WOULD LOCK MY STEERING COLUMN. I OBSERVED THAT THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED ABOUT 90 DEGREES F AND THE CAR WAS EXPOSED TO SUN (MORE LIKELY TO SHUT DOWN THAT IF I WAS COMING OUT OF A COVERED GARAGE WHER...

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

ONE OF ORIGINALLY INSTALLED 16 " FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES IN FORD EXPLORE BLEW OUT PREMATUARLY WHEN WE WERE DRIVING ON THE SOUTH-BOUND OF I-95 AT CONNETICUT ON MAY 10, 1999. FORTUNATELY, NO ACCIDENT WAS INVOLVED AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. WE JUST REPLACED BROCKEN TIRE TO A NEW ONE AT NEARBY TIRE S...

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER REPLACED FIRESTONE TIRES PRIOR TO RECALL 00T005 AND IS HAVING TROUBLE SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

ABOUT TWO MONTH AGO CONSUMER HAD FOUND OUT THAT TIRES WERE CRACKING. TIRES WERE NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Tires Crash

THE FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 50-55 MPH. AS A RESULT I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WHICH FLIPPED OVER THE GUARD RAIL AND ROLLED DOWN A 70 FOOT DITCH. I WAS IN THE CAR AND WAS SEVERELY INJURED, SUSTAINING PERMANENT EXTERNAL INJURY (I.E., SCARRING) AND IN...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF SUB RECOVERY ON A FIRESTONE ATX TIRE FAILURE WITH ONLY A PHOTO OF THE TIRE? IT APPEARS THE BELT SEPARATED. THANKS...SHANE (CLAIM 43-R340-135) *MW

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

V1 DRIVING BACK TO HOUSTON FROM LOUISIANA WHEN TREAD OF TIRE CAME OFF CAUSING VEH TO GO OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A TREE. VEHICLE BEING TOWED BACK TO HOUSTON TO JACK ROACH FORD. NI WANTS TO PURSUE A CLAIM AGAINST FIRESTONE. HIS TIRE CAME APART AND CAUSED HIM TO HIT A TREE. NI HAS COPY OF RECEIPTS WERE ...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE: INSUREDS TIRE BLEW OUT, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEH, THE VEH FLIPPED OVER SHE HAS THE RECEIPT AT HOME. SHE WILL SEND IT TO US VIA FAX. SHE PURCHASED THE TIRE IN FLA. IT WAS A NEW TIRE AND NOW SHE IS TOLD THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A RECAPPED TIRE. INSD STILL HAS TIRE. SHE PURCHASED THE TIRES 2/...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLEW. FIRESTONE ATF WILDERNESS (RECALL FROM FORD & FIRESTONE) TIRE THAT BLEW WAS A FIRESTONE ATF WILDERNESS TIRE (RE:TIRE RECALL FROM FORD & FIRESTONE); LOOKS LIKE SALV. SOLD WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS UP IN MEMPHIS; AGT. INDICATES OUR INSD. (AN ENGINEER) HAS SEVERAL PHOTOS OF THE TREAD SEP...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES ON VEHICLE, INQUIRE ABOUT POSSIBLE RECALL AS TIRES WERE CAUSE OF INSD LOSING CONTROL, TIRES ONLY 2-3MONTHS OLD. (CLAIM# 42-1277-959) *MW

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAS A LARGE GASH IN IT, FIRESTONE ATX P235/75R15 105 S M/S, CLAIM #24-5122-557. NLM

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

ABOUT TWO MONTH AGO CONSUMER HAD FOUND OUT THAT TIRES WERE CRACKING. TIRES WERE NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Tires Crash

THE FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 50-55 MPH. AS A RESULT I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WHICH FLIPPED OVER THE GUARD RAIL AND ROLLED DOWN A 70 FOOT DITCH. I WAS IN THE CAR AND WAS SEVERELY INJURED, SUSTAINING PERMANENT EXTERNAL INJURY (I.E., SCARRING) AND IN...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF SUB RECOVERY ON A FIRESTONE ATX TIRE FAILURE WITH ONLY A PHOTO OF THE TIRE? IT APPEARS THE BELT SEPARATED. THANKS...SHANE (CLAIM 43-R340-135) *MW

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

V1 DRIVING BACK TO HOUSTON FROM LOUISIANA WHEN TREAD OF TIRE CAME OFF CAUSING VEH TO GO OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A TREE. VEHICLE BEING TOWED BACK TO HOUSTON TO JACK ROACH FORD. NI WANTS TO PURSUE A CLAIM AGAINST FIRESTONE. HIS TIRE CAME APART AND CAUSED HIM TO HIT A TREE. NI HAS COPY OF RECEIPTS WERE ...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE: INSUREDS TIRE BLEW OUT, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEH, THE VEH FLIPPED OVER SHE HAS THE RECEIPT AT HOME. SHE WILL SEND IT TO US VIA FAX. SHE PURCHASED THE TIRE IN FLA. IT WAS A NEW TIRE AND NOW SHE IS TOLD THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A RECAPPED TIRE. INSD STILL HAS TIRE. SHE PURCHASED THE TIRES 2/...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLEW. FIRESTONE ATF WILDERNESS (RECALL FROM FORD & FIRESTONE) TIRE THAT BLEW WAS A FIRESTONE ATF WILDERNESS TIRE (RE:TIRE RECALL FROM FORD & FIRESTONE); LOOKS LIKE SALV. SOLD WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS UP IN MEMPHIS; AGT. INDICATES OUR INSD. (AN ENGINEER) HAS SEVERAL PHOTOS OF THE TREAD SEP...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES ON VEHICLE, INQUIRE ABOUT POSSIBLE RECALL AS TIRES WERE CAUSE OF INSD LOSING CONTROL, TIRES ONLY 2-3MONTHS OLD. (CLAIM# 42-1277-959) *MW

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAS A LARGE GASH IN IT, FIRESTONE ATX P235/75R15 105 S M/S, CLAIM #24-5122-557. NLM

Sep 10, 2000 Tires Crash

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: )

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE SPLIT AND I TOOK IT TO A TIRE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 10, 2000 Tires Crash

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: )

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE SPLIT AND I TOOK IT TO A TIRE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 10, 2000 Tires Crash

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: )

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE SPLIT AND I TOOK IT TO A TIRE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 10, 2000 Tires Crash

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: )

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE SPLIT AND I TOOK IT TO A TIRE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS WHEN LETTING OFF GAS IN TRAFFIC OR IDELING WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES ARE 90 DEGREES OR ABOVE. THE ENGINE IS NOT REGISTERING IT BEING OVERHEATED NOR IS THERE A NEED FOR ADDITIONAL WATER IN THE RADIATOR. ALL OF THESE HAVE BEEN CHECKED.

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS WHEN LETTING OFF GAS IN TRAFFIC OR IDELING WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES ARE 90 DEGREES OR ABOVE. THE ENGINE IS NOT REGISTERING IT BEING OVERHEATED NOR IS THERE A NEED FOR ADDITIONAL WATER IN THE RADIATOR. ALL OF THESE HAVE BEEN CHECKED.

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS WHEN LETTING OFF GAS IN TRAFFIC OR IDELING WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES ARE 90 DEGREES OR ABOVE. THE ENGINE IS NOT REGISTERING IT BEING OVERHEATED NOR IS THERE A NEED FOR ADDITIONAL WATER IN THE RADIATOR. ALL OF THESE HAVE BEEN CHECKED.

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS WHEN LETTING OFF GAS IN TRAFFIC OR IDELING WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES ARE 90 DEGREES OR ABOVE. THE ENGINE IS NOT REGISTERING IT BEING OVERHEATED NOR IS THERE A NEED FOR ADDITIONAL WATER IN THE RADIATOR. ALL OF THESE HAVE BEEN CHECKED.

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON TIRES THAT HAD REPLACED BEFORE DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. REPLACED THEM WITH NEW TIRES. FIRESTONE P235/ 75 R15. *AK

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPERATED FROM TIRE CAUSING BLOW OUT. GOOD YEAR DEALERSHIP WERE TIRES WERE REPLACED SAID ALL 4 TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF CRACKING( DOT NUMBER: VNCU1PL035 TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPERATED FROM TIRE CAUSING BLOW OUT. GOOD YEAR DEALERSHIP WERE TIRES WERE REPLACED SAID ALL 4 TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF CRACKING( DOT NUMBER: VNCU1PL035 TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON TIRES THAT HAD REPLACED BEFORE DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. REPLACED THEM WITH NEW TIRES. FIRESTONE P235/ 75 R15. *AK

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPERATED FROM TIRE CAUSING BLOW OUT. GOOD YEAR DEALERSHIP WERE TIRES WERE REPLACED SAID ALL 4 TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF CRACKING( DOT NUMBER: VNCU1PL035 TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPERATED FROM TIRE CAUSING BLOW OUT. GOOD YEAR DEALERSHIP WERE TIRES WERE REPLACED SAID ALL 4 TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF CRACKING( DOT NUMBER: VNCU1PL035 TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1995, EXLORER, P235/75R15 SIZE. SIDEWALL CRACKED ON TWO OF THE FIVE TIRES.*AK SIDEWALL FAILED BY CRACKING AND GOING FLAT. *YH

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

NOT THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON FORD EXPLORER 1995. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRES HAVE SLOW LEAKS, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THEY MAY BECOME FLAT OR BLOWOUT.*AK TWO TIRES HAVE SLOW LEAKS AND THE TIRES ARE ON RECALL BUT CUSTOMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR 2 1/2 MONTHS TO GET IT FIXE...

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

WE DON'T HAVE THE RECALL TIRES OR A PROBLEM ON OUR VEHICLE. BUT, RATHER SUSPECT TREAD SEPARATION BEING CAUSED BY ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND DISK BREAKS ON ALL 4 WHEELS. THIS CAN CAUSE MORE BREAKING/SHEAR STRESS ON THE TREAD OVER TIME. RUNNING AT HIGH-SPEED DOESN'T SIMULATE BREAKING, PARTICULARLY I...

Sep 6, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON - I THINK THIS WAS THE TFI PROBLEM.

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1995, EXLORER, P235/75R15 SIZE. SIDEWALL CRACKED ON TWO OF THE FIVE TIRES.*AK SIDEWALL FAILED BY CRACKING AND GOING FLAT. *YH

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

NOT THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON FORD EXPLORER 1995. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRES HAVE SLOW LEAKS, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THEY MAY BECOME FLAT OR BLOWOUT.*AK TWO TIRES HAVE SLOW LEAKS AND THE TIRES ARE ON RECALL BUT CUSTOMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR 2 1/2 MONTHS TO GET IT FIXE...

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

WE DON'T HAVE THE RECALL TIRES OR A PROBLEM ON OUR VEHICLE. BUT, RATHER SUSPECT TREAD SEPARATION BEING CAUSED BY ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND DISK BREAKS ON ALL 4 WHEELS. THIS CAN CAUSE MORE BREAKING/SHEAR STRESS ON THE TREAD OVER TIME. RUNNING AT HIGH-SPEED DOESN'T SIMULATE BREAKING, PARTICULARLY I...

Sep 6, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON - I THINK THIS WAS THE TFI PROBLEM.

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS WHICH ARE CAUSING ERRATIC NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS WHICH ARE CAUSING ERRATIC NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGED TO VEHICLE. THE TIRE IS A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT. TIRE SIZE P235/75R15. TIRES WERE PURCHASED AS REPLACEMENTS. APPROXIMATE 20000-25000 MILEAGE. *AK THE TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED DAMA...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires Crash

WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 59 SOUTH IN TEXAS, HEADING TOWARDS HOUSTON WHEN I WAS EXISTING OFF A RAMP INTO A 360 DEGREE CURVE WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND BLEW OUT. MY FORD EXPLORER VEHICLE THEN SPUNNED SEVERAL TIMES IN A COMPLETE CIRCLES, HOWEVER, DUE TO A RAINY CONDITIO...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires Crash

WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 59 SOUTH IN TEXAS, HEADING TOWARDS HOUSTON WHEN I WAS EXISTING OFF A RAMP INTO A 360 DEGREE CURVE WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND BLEW OUT. MY FORD EXPLORER VEHICLE THEN SPUNNED SEVERAL TIMES IN A COMPLETE CIRCLES, HOWEVER, DUE TO A RAINY CONDITIO...

Sep 5, 2000 Equipment

WHILE LOWERING SPARE TIRE THE WINCH FAILED TO ALLOW THE CABLE TO ROLL BACK UP INTO THE HOUSING, THE JACK HANDLE/WINCH CRANK ALSO JAMMED IN THE MECHANISM, THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE WINCH WAS USED, CLERK AT DEALER SAID THE PART WAS POORLY DESIGNED. NLM

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS WHICH ARE CAUSING ERRATIC NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS WHICH ARE CAUSING ERRATIC NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGED TO VEHICLE. THE TIRE IS A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT. TIRE SIZE P235/75R15. TIRES WERE PURCHASED AS REPLACEMENTS. APPROXIMATE 20000-25000 MILEAGE. *AK THE TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED DAMA...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires Crash

WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 59 SOUTH IN TEXAS, HEADING TOWARDS HOUSTON WHEN I WAS EXISTING OFF A RAMP INTO A 360 DEGREE CURVE WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND BLEW OUT. MY FORD EXPLORER VEHICLE THEN SPUNNED SEVERAL TIMES IN A COMPLETE CIRCLES, HOWEVER, DUE TO A RAINY CONDITIO...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires Crash

WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 59 SOUTH IN TEXAS, HEADING TOWARDS HOUSTON WHEN I WAS EXISTING OFF A RAMP INTO A 360 DEGREE CURVE WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND BLEW OUT. MY FORD EXPLORER VEHICLE THEN SPUNNED SEVERAL TIMES IN A COMPLETE CIRCLES, HOWEVER, DUE TO A RAINY CONDITIO...

Sep 5, 2000 Equipment

WHILE LOWERING SPARE TIRE THE WINCH FAILED TO ALLOW THE CABLE TO ROLL BACK UP INTO THE HOUSING, THE JACK HANDLE/WINCH CRANK ALSO JAMMED IN THE MECHANISM, THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE WINCH WAS USED, CLERK AT DEALER SAID THE PART WAS POORLY DESIGNED. NLM

Sep 4, 2000 Tires

IN JUNE I REPLACED TWO TIRES. APPEARED BELT SEPARATED - RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE WEAR IN SPOTS. CURRENT TIRES HAVE FINE CRACKS ALL AROUND TIRES NEAR RIM.( DOT NUMBER: VNHL TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 4, 2000 Tires

I PURCHASED THESE TIRES AT VEHICLE MILEAGE 111655, AND THE TIRES HAVE A 50,000-MILE WARRANTY. I HAD TO REPLACE THEM AT 150984 MILES BECAUSE OF TREAD SEPARATION ON THE BACK TWO TIRES. MECHANIC'S NOTES ARE "TWO REAR TIRES SEPARATED. TREAD DEPTH 2 AT 12 & 2 AT 10." DESCRIPTION OF TIRES -- WILDERNES...

Sep 4, 2000 Tires

IN JUNE I REPLACED TWO TIRES. APPEARED BELT SEPARATED - RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE WEAR IN SPOTS. CURRENT TIRES HAVE FINE CRACKS ALL AROUND TIRES NEAR RIM.( DOT NUMBER: VNHL TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 4, 2000 Tires

I PURCHASED THESE TIRES AT VEHICLE MILEAGE 111655, AND THE TIRES HAVE A 50,000-MILE WARRANTY. I HAD TO REPLACE THEM AT 150984 MILES BECAUSE OF TREAD SEPARATION ON THE BACK TWO TIRES. MECHANIC'S NOTES ARE "TWO REAR TIRES SEPARATED. TREAD DEPTH 2 AT 12 & 2 AT 10." DESCRIPTION OF TIRES -- WILDERNES...

Sep 4, 2000 Tires

IN JUNE I REPLACED TWO TIRES. APPEARED BELT SEPARATED - RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE WEAR IN SPOTS. CURRENT TIRES HAVE FINE CRACKS ALL AROUND TIRES NEAR RIM.( DOT NUMBER: VNHL TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 4, 2000 Tires

I PURCHASED THESE TIRES AT VEHICLE MILEAGE 111655, AND THE TIRES HAVE A 50,000-MILE WARRANTY. I HAD TO REPLACE THEM AT 150984 MILES BECAUSE OF TREAD SEPARATION ON THE BACK TWO TIRES. MECHANIC'S NOTES ARE "TWO REAR TIRES SEPARATED. TREAD DEPTH 2 AT 12 & 2 AT 10." DESCRIPTION OF TIRES -- WILDERNES...

Sep 4, 2000 Tires

IN JUNE I REPLACED TWO TIRES. APPEARED BELT SEPARATED - RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE WEAR IN SPOTS. CURRENT TIRES HAVE FINE CRACKS ALL AROUND TIRES NEAR RIM.( DOT NUMBER: VNHL TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 4, 2000 Tires

I PURCHASED THESE TIRES AT VEHICLE MILEAGE 111655, AND THE TIRES HAVE A 50,000-MILE WARRANTY. I HAD TO REPLACE THEM AT 150984 MILES BECAUSE OF TREAD SEPARATION ON THE BACK TWO TIRES. MECHANIC'S NOTES ARE "TWO REAR TIRES SEPARATED. TREAD DEPTH 2 AT 12 & 2 AT 10." DESCRIPTION OF TIRES -- WILDERNES...

Sep 2, 2000 Tires

I IDENTIFIED THE DEFECTIVE TIRES BEFORE THEY FAILED. 95% OF EACH TIRE WAS LIKE NEW, BUT THE INSIDE TREAD WAS WARN DOWN TO THE STEEL BELTS. I CONTACTED FORD, BUT THEY SAID THE ONLY THING THEY WOULD DO WAS LOOK AT IT. I ALREADY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND DECLINED THEIR OFFER TO "LOOK AT IT!" AFTER G...

Sep 2, 2000 Tires

I IDENTIFIED THE DEFECTIVE TIRES BEFORE THEY FAILED. 95% OF EACH TIRE WAS LIKE NEW, BUT THE INSIDE TREAD WAS WARN DOWN TO THE STEEL BELTS. I CONTACTED FORD, BUT THEY SAID THE ONLY THING THEY WOULD DO WAS LOOK AT IT. I ALREADY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND DECLINED THEIR OFFER TO "LOOK AT IT!" AFTER G...

Sep 1, 2000 Tires Crash

LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPERATION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IMMEDIATLY AND VERY RADICALLY FLY, BOUNCE AND ROLL NUMEROUS TIMES OFF THE HIGHWAY.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

1 TIRE HAD PEELING TREAD, OTHER3 HAVE CRACKS IN TREADS WHY NOT RECALLED?( DOT NUMBER: W2HL TIRE SIZE: 23575R15 )

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

I REPLACED MY TIRES TODAY BECAUSE OF NOTICEABLE CRACKING/TREAD SEPARATION. 2 TIRES WERE VERY BAD. I DID NOT WANT TO PUT MY 2 YEAR OLD CHILD IN JEOPARDY ANY LONGER BY WAITING FOR THE RECALL ON THESE TIRES. WHAT DOCUMENTATION DO I NEED TO KEEP? DO I NEED TO GET THE DEALER TO NOTE ON MY RECEIPT THA...

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

I REPLACED MY TIRES TODAY BECAUSE OF NOTICEABLE CRACKING/TREAD SEPARATION. 2 TIRES WERE VERY BAD. I DID NOT WANT TO PUT MY 2 YEAR OLD CHILD IN JEOPARDY ANY LONGER BY WAITING FOR THE RECALL ON THESE TIRES. WHAT DOCUMENTATION DO I NEED TO KEEP? DO I NEED TO GET THE DEALER TO NOTE ON MY RECEIPT THA...

Sep 1, 2000 Tires Crash

LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPERATION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IMMEDIATLY AND VERY RADICALLY FLY, BOUNCE AND ROLL NUMEROUS TIMES OFF THE HIGHWAY.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

1 TIRE HAD PEELING TREAD, OTHER3 HAVE CRACKS IN TREADS WHY NOT RECALLED?( DOT NUMBER: W2HL TIRE SIZE: 23575R15 )

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

I REPLACED MY TIRES TODAY BECAUSE OF NOTICEABLE CRACKING/TREAD SEPARATION. 2 TIRES WERE VERY BAD. I DID NOT WANT TO PUT MY 2 YEAR OLD CHILD IN JEOPARDY ANY LONGER BY WAITING FOR THE RECALL ON THESE TIRES. WHAT DOCUMENTATION DO I NEED TO KEEP? DO I NEED TO GET THE DEALER TO NOTE ON MY RECEIPT THA...

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

I REPLACED MY TIRES TODAY BECAUSE OF NOTICEABLE CRACKING/TREAD SEPARATION. 2 TIRES WERE VERY BAD. I DID NOT WANT TO PUT MY 2 YEAR OLD CHILD IN JEOPARDY ANY LONGER BY WAITING FOR THE RECALL ON THESE TIRES. WHAT DOCUMENTATION DO I NEED TO KEEP? DO I NEED TO GET THE DEALER TO NOTE ON MY RECEIPT THA...

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS/ STOP SIGNS AND IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY SPEED ON A HOT DAY VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

IN MY OPINION, THE FORD EXPLORER AND FORD F SERIES PICKUPS HAVE UNUSUAL FRONT END HARMONICS PROBLEMS, WHICH CAUSES PREMATURE AND UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR SYMTOMS. FORD RECOMMENDS TO ROTATE TIRES AT 6000 MILES, ON FORD EXPLORER, IF YOU WAIT TILL 6,000 MILES THE TIRES WILL HAVE UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR TO THE POIN...

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

IN MY OPINION, THE FORD EXPLORER AND FORD F SERIES PICKUPS HAVE UNUSUAL FRONT END HARMONICS PROBLEMS, WHICH CAUSES PREMATURE AND UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR SYMTOMS. FORD RECOMMENDS TO ROTATE TIRES AT 6000 MILES, ON FORD EXPLORER, IF YOU WAIT TILL 6,000 MILES THE TIRES WILL HAVE UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR TO THE POIN...

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

TWO WEEKS AGO WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO A FIRESTONE DEALER FOR THE RECALL. THEY PUT US ON A WAITING LIST AND SAID NOT TO WORRY, THEY LOOKED AT THE TIRES AND THEY WERE FINE. YESTERDAY MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE TIRE CAME APART. SHE NARROWLY AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT AS SHE WAS SLOWING DOWN T...

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE AT TIRE (P23575R15) TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE AND CAUSED $1700 DAMAGE TO THE REAR QUARTER PANEL. NLM

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE FAILED CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, HIT THE LEFT SHOULDER AND ROLLED OVER 3 TIMES. NLM

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS/ STOP SIGNS AND IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY SPEED ON A HOT DAY VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

IN MY OPINION, THE FORD EXPLORER AND FORD F SERIES PICKUPS HAVE UNUSUAL FRONT END HARMONICS PROBLEMS, WHICH CAUSES PREMATURE AND UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR SYMTOMS. FORD RECOMMENDS TO ROTATE TIRES AT 6000 MILES, ON FORD EXPLORER, IF YOU WAIT TILL 6,000 MILES THE TIRES WILL HAVE UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR TO THE POIN...

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

IN MY OPINION, THE FORD EXPLORER AND FORD F SERIES PICKUPS HAVE UNUSUAL FRONT END HARMONICS PROBLEMS, WHICH CAUSES PREMATURE AND UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR SYMTOMS. FORD RECOMMENDS TO ROTATE TIRES AT 6000 MILES, ON FORD EXPLORER, IF YOU WAIT TILL 6,000 MILES THE TIRES WILL HAVE UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR TO THE POIN...

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

TWO WEEKS AGO WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO A FIRESTONE DEALER FOR THE RECALL. THEY PUT US ON A WAITING LIST AND SAID NOT TO WORRY, THEY LOOKED AT THE TIRES AND THEY WERE FINE. YESTERDAY MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE TIRE CAME APART. SHE NARROWLY AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT AS SHE WAS SLOWING DOWN T...

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE AT TIRE (P23575R15) TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE AND CAUSED $1700 DAMAGE TO THE REAR QUARTER PANEL. NLM

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE FAILED CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, HIT THE LEFT SHOULDER AND ROLLED OVER 3 TIMES. NLM

Aug 30, 2000 Tires

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: TIRE ON THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. IT WAS A FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, 16 INCH. PLEASE FILL IN VIN/ AND LIST DOT # AND TIRE SIZE.*AK

Aug 30, 2000 Power Train

THE FIVE LUG BOLTS HOLDING THE ROTOR TO THE AXLE BROKE OFF DETACHING THE WHOLE RIGHT REAR WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Aug 30, 2000 Power Train

THE FIVE LUG BOLTS HOLDING THE ROTOR TO THE AXLE BROKE OFF DETACHING THE WHOLE RIGHT REAR WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Aug 30, 2000 Tires

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: TIRE ON THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. IT WAS A FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, 16 INCH. PLEASE FILL IN VIN/ AND LIST DOT # AND TIRE SIZE.*AK

Aug 30, 2000 Power Train

THE FIVE LUG BOLTS HOLDING THE ROTOR TO THE AXLE BROKE OFF DETACHING THE WHOLE RIGHT REAR WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Aug 30, 2000 Power Train

THE FIVE LUG BOLTS HOLDING THE ROTOR TO THE AXLE BROKE OFF DETACHING THE WHOLE RIGHT REAR WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Aug 29, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER TRAVELING ABOUT 75MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THEN, LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT ROLLED THREE OR MORE TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY. LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS #AT, P23575R15. THERE WERE ONE FATALITY AND THREE INJURIES. *AK

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

WILDERNESS HT BRAND BLEW AT 65 MPH ON EXPRESSWAY. I KEEP THE AIR PRESSURE AT NORMAL. NO RUBBER LEFT, NO NAILS FOUND, WAS RIDING ON THE RIM. REPORTED IT TO FIRESTONE DEALER. I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW TIRE, TOOK OUT ANOTHER WARRANTY BECAUSE I COULDN'T FIND THE FIRST RECEIPT AND FIRESTONE DOES NOT KE...

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, RIPPING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ON BOTH OCCASIONS. *SLC

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, RIPPING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ON BOTH OCCASIONS. *SLC

Aug 29, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER TRAVELING ABOUT 75MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THEN, LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT ROLLED THREE OR MORE TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY. LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS #AT, P23575R15. THERE WERE ONE FATALITY AND THREE INJURIES. *AK

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

WILDERNESS HT BRAND BLEW AT 65 MPH ON EXPRESSWAY. I KEEP THE AIR PRESSURE AT NORMAL. NO RUBBER LEFT, NO NAILS FOUND, WAS RIDING ON THE RIM. REPORTED IT TO FIRESTONE DEALER. I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW TIRE, TOOK OUT ANOTHER WARRANTY BECAUSE I COULDN'T FIND THE FIRST RECEIPT AND FIRESTONE DOES NOT KE...

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, RIPPING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ON BOTH OCCASIONS. *SLC

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, RIPPING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ON BOTH OCCASIONS. *SLC

Aug 28, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00020, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, TREAD ON THE DRIVER'S REAR SIDE TIRE CAME OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER. DRIVER WAS ALONE AND WAS NOT INJURED. TIRE SIZE P25570R16. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. FIRESTONE WAS NOTIFIED THROUGH E-MAIL ABOUT THE TIRE. THERE WAS NO REPONSE FR...

Aug 28, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00020, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, TREAD ON THE DRIVER'S REAR SIDE TIRE CAME OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER. DRIVER WAS ALONE AND WAS NOT INJURED. TIRE SIZE P25570R16. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. FIRESTONE WAS NOTIFIED THROUGH E-MAIL ABOUT THE TIRE. THERE WAS NO REPONSE FR...

Aug 27, 2000 Tires Crash

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Aug 27, 2000 Tires Crash

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Aug 25, 2000 Seats

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE WAS PARKED. STEEL CORE WAS COMING THROUGH TIRE. TREAD COMPOUND WAS CRACKED ALL AROUND. TOOK TIRE TO SHOP FOR REPLACEMENT OF ALL TIRES, EVENTHOUGH 2 FRONT TIRES HAD PROBLEMS. DO NOT HAVE TIRES. *AK

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER SAW A 6-7 INCH CRACK IN THE FRONT LEFT FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE P255/70R16 DOT VNCU1PL IN THE SIDEWALL, THE OTHER TIRES HAD HAIRLINE CRACKS ON THE EDGE OF THE OUTSIDE TREAD, THESE TIRES DOT # IS ST358J, DEALER STATED THE HAIRLINE CRACKS CAME FROM DRYROT, CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES ON HIS O...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING IN OUR 1995 FORD EXPLORER WHEN THE TREAD ON OUR FIRESTONE P225/70R15 DETACHED FROM THE TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO KEEP MY SUV UNDER CONTROL AND NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS INCURRED. THE TIRE WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE EXPLORER WITH 37,000 MILES ON TH...

Aug 25, 2000 Seats

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE WAS PARKED. STEEL CORE WAS COMING THROUGH TIRE. TREAD COMPOUND WAS CRACKED ALL AROUND. TOOK TIRE TO SHOP FOR REPLACEMENT OF ALL TIRES, EVENTHOUGH 2 FRONT TIRES HAD PROBLEMS. DO NOT HAVE TIRES. *AK

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER SAW A 6-7 INCH CRACK IN THE FRONT LEFT FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE P255/70R16 DOT VNCU1PL IN THE SIDEWALL, THE OTHER TIRES HAD HAIRLINE CRACKS ON THE EDGE OF THE OUTSIDE TREAD, THESE TIRES DOT # IS ST358J, DEALER STATED THE HAIRLINE CRACKS CAME FROM DRYROT, CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES ON HIS O...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING IN OUR 1995 FORD EXPLORER WHEN THE TREAD ON OUR FIRESTONE P225/70R15 DETACHED FROM THE TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO KEEP MY SUV UNDER CONTROL AND NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS INCURRED. THE TIRE WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE EXPLORER WITH 37,000 MILES ON TH...

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRE, TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS/AT P25570R16 TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE ON THE SIDE OF THE TIRE, INSIDE TREAD WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, AND A SMALL PIECE OF ANOTHER TIRE FELL OUT OF THE SIDEWALL. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TIRES.*AK *SLC

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

PE 00020: WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70MPH WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE BEFORE A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THEN, VEHICLE STARTED SWERVING BACK & FORTH. WAS CONTROLLABLE. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. CHECKED TIRES AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD LOST ALL ITS TREAD & WAS SHREDDED. WAS ORIGINAL TIRE & ...

Aug 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 40MPH & ROAD SLOPED, BRAKES WERE APPLIED & BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE SLID ABOUT 50 YARDS WHILE GOING ABOUT 30MPH. CONSUMER COULDN'T PREVENT HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE. *AK

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

PEOOO20; NOT ORIGINAL TIRES ON FORD EXPLORER, 25570R16. AFTER 2000 MILES RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A KNOT ON THE SIDE.*AK FORD MOTOR COMPANY FAILED TO INFORM THE CUSTOMER THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE TO USE FOR 16" TIRE. *YH

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRE, TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS/AT P25570R16 TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE ON THE SIDE OF THE TIRE, INSIDE TREAD WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, AND A SMALL PIECE OF ANOTHER TIRE FELL OUT OF THE SIDEWALL. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TIRES.*AK *SLC

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

PE 00020: WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70MPH WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE BEFORE A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THEN, VEHICLE STARTED SWERVING BACK & FORTH. WAS CONTROLLABLE. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. CHECKED TIRES AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD LOST ALL ITS TREAD & WAS SHREDDED. WAS ORIGINAL TIRE & ...

Aug 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 40MPH & ROAD SLOPED, BRAKES WERE APPLIED & BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE SLID ABOUT 50 YARDS WHILE GOING ABOUT 30MPH. CONSUMER COULDN'T PREVENT HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE. *AK

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

PEOOO20; NOT ORIGINAL TIRES ON FORD EXPLORER, 25570R16. AFTER 2000 MILES RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A KNOT ON THE SIDE.*AK FORD MOTOR COMPANY FAILED TO INFORM THE CUSTOMER THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE TO USE FOR 16" TIRE. *YH

Aug 22, 2000 Tires Crash

CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THIS VEHICLE, BUT VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE ATX TIRES. WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 22, 2000 Tires

FRONT DRIVER SIDE FIRESTONE TIRE ROTTED WHICH WAS ODD BECAUSE THE TIRE STILL HAD A LOT OF TREAD, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SHREDDED AND SEPERATED, BOTH BACK TIRE NEED REPLACING ALSO

Aug 22, 2000 Tires Crash

CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THIS VEHICLE, BUT VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE ATX TIRES. WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 22, 2000 Tires

FRONT DRIVER SIDE FIRESTONE TIRE ROTTED WHICH WAS ODD BECAUSE THE TIRE STILL HAD A LOT OF TREAD, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SHREDDED AND SEPERATED, BOTH BACK TIRE NEED REPLACING ALSO

Aug 21, 2000 Tires

FORD DEALER THAT REPAIRED THE DAMAGE TO THE FORD ADVISED ME THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPERATED AND BLOWN THE TIRE APART. HE POINTED OUT THAT THE THREE REMAING TIRES HAD A CRACK AROUND THE TIES WHERE THE TREAD ATTACHES TO THE BODY, AND SUGESSTED THAT I TAKE THE CAR TO FIRESTONE FOR REPLACEMENT AS THEY WER...

Aug 21, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED FROM BODY OF TIRE( DOT NUMBER: VNCU IPL 1 TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Aug 21, 2000 Tires

FORD DEALER THAT REPAIRED THE DAMAGE TO THE FORD ADVISED ME THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPERATED AND BLOWN THE TIRE APART. HE POINTED OUT THAT THE THREE REMAING TIRES HAD A CRACK AROUND THE TIES WHERE THE TREAD ATTACHES TO THE BODY, AND SUGESSTED THAT I TAKE THE CAR TO FIRESTONE FOR REPLACEMENT AS THEY WER...

Aug 21, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED FROM BODY OF TIRE( DOT NUMBER: VNCU IPL 1 TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Aug 19, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY LATCHED. SEAT BELT BUTTON HAS LOST ITS SPRING LOCKING ACTION.

Aug 19, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY LATCHED. SEAT BELT BUTTON HAS LOST ITS SPRING LOCKING ACTION.

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

I HAD JUST COME OFF THE FREEWAY, WHEN THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE THREW ITS TREAD OFF, I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CHANGED IT TO THE SPARE TIRE. LATER ON I HAD ALL 4 TIRES REPLACED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75/15 )

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

I HAD JUST COME OFF THE FREEWAY, WHEN THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE THREW ITS TREAD OFF, I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CHANGED IT TO THE SPARE TIRE. LATER ON I HAD ALL 4 TIRES REPLACED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75/15 )

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE SUFFERED A TREAD SEPARATION. HOWEVER, CONSUMER KEPT CONTROL OF VEHICLE. FIRESTONE ATX, 235/75R15 .*AK THE TREAD SEPARATION DAMAGED THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AND BODY PANEL OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE MANUFACTURER REIMBURSED THE CUSTOMER FOR THE DAMAGES. *YH

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED TWICE -- ONCE ON THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE ATX TIRES AND THEN AGAIN ON THE REPLACEMENT ATX TIRES I BOUGHT TO REPLACE THE ORIGINALS. BOTH TIMES A BLOWOUT OF THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL. I NO LONGER OWN THIS AUTOMOBILE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 16, 2000 Tires Crash

ON 9/18/99, MY FATHER, HUSBAND, SON AND I WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT ON I-10 BECAUSE OF THE TREAD SEPARATION ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE. AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT, MY FATHER WAS TAKEN BY HELICOPTER TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL WHERE HE DIED 2 DAYS LATER AS A RESULT OF HIS INJURIES. MY SON WAS NOT HA...

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

I CANNOT READ THE DOT NUMBER, BUT THE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED IN CANADA. THE FAILURE THAT OCCURED WAS AS FOLLOWS: LEFT FRONT TIRE COMPLETELY DEFLATED AFTER DRIVING ~150 MILES AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 81 IN VA. NO PUNCTURE WAS FOUND, HOWEVER AIR WAS LEAKING FROM LARGE CRACKS THAT APPEARED AT THE TRE...

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

THESE 4 TIRES GAVE ME HORRIBLE HANDLING & VIBRATIONS WHICH I TRIED TO HAVE FIXED BUT COULDN`T AT HIBDON TIRES OF ENID,OK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 2357515 )

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED - ALMOST ROLLED VEHICLE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT 235R75 )

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE SUFFERED A TREAD SEPARATION. HOWEVER, CONSUMER KEPT CONTROL OF VEHICLE. FIRESTONE ATX, 235/75R15 .*AK THE TREAD SEPARATION DAMAGED THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AND BODY PANEL OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE MANUFACTURER REIMBURSED THE CUSTOMER FOR THE DAMAGES. *YH

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED TWICE -- ONCE ON THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE ATX TIRES AND THEN AGAIN ON THE REPLACEMENT ATX TIRES I BOUGHT TO REPLACE THE ORIGINALS. BOTH TIMES A BLOWOUT OF THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL. I NO LONGER OWN THIS AUTOMOBILE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 16, 2000 Tires Crash

ON 9/18/99, MY FATHER, HUSBAND, SON AND I WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT ON I-10 BECAUSE OF THE TREAD SEPARATION ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE. AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT, MY FATHER WAS TAKEN BY HELICOPTER TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL WHERE HE DIED 2 DAYS LATER AS A RESULT OF HIS INJURIES. MY SON WAS NOT HA...

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

I CANNOT READ THE DOT NUMBER, BUT THE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED IN CANADA. THE FAILURE THAT OCCURED WAS AS FOLLOWS: LEFT FRONT TIRE COMPLETELY DEFLATED AFTER DRIVING ~150 MILES AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 81 IN VA. NO PUNCTURE WAS FOUND, HOWEVER AIR WAS LEAKING FROM LARGE CRACKS THAT APPEARED AT THE TRE...

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

THESE 4 TIRES GAVE ME HORRIBLE HANDLING & VIBRATIONS WHICH I TRIED TO HAVE FIXED BUT COULDN`T AT HIBDON TIRES OF ENID,OK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 2357515 )

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED - ALMOST ROLLED VEHICLE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT 235R75 )

Aug 15, 2000 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FLIP 3 TIMES. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL ONES WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. VEHICLE WAS A 1995 FORD TRUCK EXPLORER. PLEASE ADD ADDTIONAL TIRE INFO.RMATION, ODI# 6141. *AK FIRES...

Aug 15, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER DISCOVERED A SLOW LEAK IN ONE OF THE TIRES (FIRESTON ATX RADIALS) UPON INSPECTION OF ALL THE TIRES NOTICED THEY ARE CRACKING ALONG THE OUTSIDE ALTHOUGH THE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE IS LOW. NLM

Aug 15, 2000 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FLIP 3 TIMES. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL ONES WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. VEHICLE WAS A 1995 FORD TRUCK EXPLORER. PLEASE ADD ADDTIONAL TIRE INFO.RMATION, ODI# 6141. *AK FIRES...

Aug 15, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER DISCOVERED A SLOW LEAK IN ONE OF THE TIRES (FIRESTON ATX RADIALS) UPON INSPECTION OF ALL THE TIRES NOTICED THEY ARE CRACKING ALONG THE OUTSIDE ALTHOUGH THE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE IS LOW. NLM

Aug 13, 2000 Tires

FLUID WHICH WAS LATER CONFIRMED TO BE OIL FROM OVERFLOW TANK SPILLED OUT ON BRAKES ON PASSENGER SIDE. I HAD TO DRIVE 2 HOURS BACK TO NORTH CAROLINA BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP IN GALAX, VA CLOSED AT NOON ON SATURDAYS. IF I WAS BY MYSELF IT WOULD BE A DIFFERENT STORY BUT I HAD MY CHILD WITH ME. TOWN AN...

Aug 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FLUID WHICH WAS LATER CONFIRMED TO BE OIL FROM OVERFLOW TANK SPILLED OUT ON BRAKES ON PASSENGER SIDE. I HAD TO DRIVE 2 HOURS BACK TO NORTH CAROLINA BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP IN GALAX, VA CLOSED AT NOON ON SATURDAYS. IF I WAS BY MYSELF IT WOULD BE A DIFFERENT STORY BUT I HAD MY CHILD WITH ME. TOWN AN...

Aug 13, 2000 Tires

FLUID WHICH WAS LATER CONFIRMED TO BE OIL FROM OVERFLOW TANK SPILLED OUT ON BRAKES ON PASSENGER SIDE. I HAD TO DRIVE 2 HOURS BACK TO NORTH CAROLINA BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP IN GALAX, VA CLOSED AT NOON ON SATURDAYS. IF I WAS BY MYSELF IT WOULD BE A DIFFERENT STORY BUT I HAD MY CHILD WITH ME. TOWN AN...

Aug 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FLUID WHICH WAS LATER CONFIRMED TO BE OIL FROM OVERFLOW TANK SPILLED OUT ON BRAKES ON PASSENGER SIDE. I HAD TO DRIVE 2 HOURS BACK TO NORTH CAROLINA BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP IN GALAX, VA CLOSED AT NOON ON SATURDAYS. IF I WAS BY MYSELF IT WOULD BE A DIFFERENT STORY BUT I HAD MY CHILD WITH ME. TOWN AN...

Aug 12, 2000 Tires

I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN AT 35 MPH WHEN TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATED WHEN TIRE WAS TAKEN OFF A SPLIT IN THE SIDEWALL THAT RAN INTO THE TREAD WAS FOUND( DOT NUMBER: VDHL AWR TIRE SIZE: 235/75/15 )

Aug 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 12, 2000 Tires

I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN AT 35 MPH WHEN TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATED WHEN TIRE WAS TAKEN OFF A SPLIT IN THE SIDEWALL THAT RAN INTO THE TREAD WAS FOUND( DOT NUMBER: VDHL AWR TIRE SIZE: 235/75/15 )

Aug 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

PE 00-020; ORIGINAL TIRES ON FORD EXPLORER 1995 P23575R15. COSNUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH WHEN REAR RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND THEN BLEW OUT. *AK THE TIRE WAS USED FOR ONLY 7300 MILES. FIRESTONE CLAIMED IT ROAD HAZARD. *YH

Aug 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AT 65-70MPH, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. TIRE SIZE P235 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005) CONSUMER REPLACED TWO FIRESTONE TIRES. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF TWO TIRES REPLACED BEFORE THE FIRESTONE RECALL. CONSUM...

Aug 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AT 65-70MPH, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. TIRE SIZE P235 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005) CONSUMER REPLACED TWO FIRESTONE TIRES. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF TWO TIRES REPLACED BEFORE THE FIRESTONE RECALL. CONSUM...

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AT 65-70MPH, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. TIRE SIZE P235 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005) CONSUMER REPLACED TWO FIRESTONE TIRES. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF TWO TIRES REPLACED BEFORE THE FIRESTONE RECALL. CONSUM...

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

PE 00-020; ORIGINAL TIRES ON FORD EXPLORER 1995 P23575R15. COSNUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH WHEN REAR RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND THEN BLEW OUT. *AK THE TIRE WAS USED FOR ONLY 7300 MILES. FIRESTONE CLAIMED IT ROAD HAZARD. *YH

Aug 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AT 65-70MPH, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. TIRE SIZE P235 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005) CONSUMER REPLACED TWO FIRESTONE TIRES. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF TWO TIRES REPLACED BEFORE THE FIRESTONE RECALL. CONSUM...

Aug 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AT 65-70MPH, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. TIRE SIZE P235 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005) CONSUMER REPLACED TWO FIRESTONE TIRES. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF TWO TIRES REPLACED BEFORE THE FIRESTONE RECALL. CONSUM...

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AT 65-70MPH, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. TIRE SIZE P235 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005) CONSUMER REPLACED TWO FIRESTONE TIRES. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF TWO TIRES REPLACED BEFORE THE FIRESTONE RECALL. CONSUM...

Aug 10, 2000 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES, SIZE P225/70R15. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

ON JULY 5, 2000, WHILE TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 40, THREE MILES EAST OF GRANTS, NM, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW APART. WE WERE ABLE TO SAFELY GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. THIS WAS THE THIRD FIRESTONE TIRE THAT HAS BLOWN OR EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON ME. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235X75R15 )

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

SINCE THESE TIRES WERE OFFICIALLY RECALLED YESTERDAY (8/9/00), WE HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THEY STATED THAT IT WILL PROBABLY TAKE UP TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE WE ARE CONTACTED AND CAN BEGIN TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. I FEEL THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. MY WIFE AND CHILDREN USE T...

Aug 10, 2000 Tires Crash

WE SUFFERED A SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE ON THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I10 BETWEEN TUCSON AND PHOENIX AND TOWING A 1970 VW BEETLE. JUST PRIOR TO THE TIRE FAILURE, I FELT SOMETHING WAS NOT RIGHT, SO I STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE AND INSPECTED THE HITCH, THE ...

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

I NO LONGER OWN THIS TRUCK, HENCE THE MISSING INFORMATION. I WAS DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON A NICE SUNNY 70- SOME DEGREE DAY WHEN A PART OF THE TREAD PEELED OFF AND THE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. I WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP, WITH SIGNIFICANT DIFFICULTY. I DID NOT KNOW THIS INFO MIGHT BE SIG...

Aug 10, 2000 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES, SIZE P225/70R15. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

ON JULY 5, 2000, WHILE TRAVELING WEST ON INTERSTATE 40, THREE MILES EAST OF GRANTS, NM, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW APART. WE WERE ABLE TO SAFELY GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. THIS WAS THE THIRD FIRESTONE TIRE THAT HAS BLOWN OR EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON ME. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235X75R15 )

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

SINCE THESE TIRES WERE OFFICIALLY RECALLED YESTERDAY (8/9/00), WE HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THEY STATED THAT IT WILL PROBABLY TAKE UP TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE WE ARE CONTACTED AND CAN BEGIN TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. I FEEL THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. MY WIFE AND CHILDREN USE T...

Aug 10, 2000 Tires Crash

WE SUFFERED A SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE ON THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I10 BETWEEN TUCSON AND PHOENIX AND TOWING A 1970 VW BEETLE. JUST PRIOR TO THE TIRE FAILURE, I FELT SOMETHING WAS NOT RIGHT, SO I STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE AND INSPECTED THE HITCH, THE ...

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

I NO LONGER OWN THIS TRUCK, HENCE THE MISSING INFORMATION. I WAS DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON A NICE SUNNY 70- SOME DEGREE DAY WHEN A PART OF THE TREAD PEELED OFF AND THE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. I WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP, WITH SIGNIFICANT DIFFICULTY. I DID NOT KNOW THIS INFO MIGHT BE SIG...

Aug 9, 2000 Suspension Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMERT WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 75MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FELT HEAVY VIBRATION INSIDE OF VEHICLE . HE WENT TO PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDERS. AND VEHICLE TOOK A 270 DEGREE SPINN OUT. THEN, VEHICLE HIT A ROAD SIGN, AND IT FLIPPED INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE MINOR SKRATCHES. *AK

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

WHILE RETURNING FROM VACATION, I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON HWY. 75 IN HOWE, TX, AT 70MPH WHEN I HEARD THE TIRE BEGIN MAKING NOISE AND THEN IT BLEW OUT. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED ME TO SWERVE UNCONTROLLABLY (90 DEGREES TO THE ROAD 3 TIMES, ACROSS BOTH LANES) BEFORE REGAINING CONTROL AND ALLOWING ME TO GET SAFE...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

THIS REPORT RELATES TO THE CURRENT TIRE PROBLEMS WITH FORD EXPLORER VEHICLES. MY PREVIOUS LETTER TO NHTSA IS DATED 13 MAY 1997. YOU NEED TO GO BACK AND REREAD THIS LETTER. FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS DELIBERATELY AND FLAGRANTLY PUTTING INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE LABELS INTO ALL FORD EXPLORER TRUCKS. THE REA...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225/70R15 )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ACROSS ALLIGATOR ALLEY (I-75) IN FLORIDA IN MY 95 FORD EXPLORER AROUND 8:30PM AT A SPEED OF 75MPH WITH FOUR WELL-KEPT INFLATED TIRES WITH NO VISUAL DEFECTS, THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD PEALED OFF FROM THE CORE OF THE TIRE WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT OF ANY OBJECT IN THE ROAD. MY SUVS REAR...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires Crash

THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING RAIN AND HIGH WIND. HOWEVER, GIVEN THE PROBLEMS RECENTLY REPORTED IN THE PRESS I WANTED TO REPORT THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE DID ROLL OVER AND BOTH TIRES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WERE BLOWN OUT. I DON'T KNOW THE BLOWN TIRE/TIRES CAUSED OR OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE CAR ROLLI...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

I HAVE SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO FIRESTONE, AND AM AWAITING THEIR REPLY.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75/R1 )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON MAY 30, 2000, THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRE'S OUTER SURFACE SPLIT OFF FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. ABOUT 30% OF THE TREAD SPLIT FROM THE TIRE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE REAR WHEEL WELL BODY DAMAGE AT THE REAR AND TEARING OFF PLASTIC TRIM. THIS OCCURRED ON A PARTICULARLY DANAGEROU...

Aug 9, 2000 Suspension Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMERT WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 75MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FELT HEAVY VIBRATION INSIDE OF VEHICLE . HE WENT TO PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDERS. AND VEHICLE TOOK A 270 DEGREE SPINN OUT. THEN, VEHICLE HIT A ROAD SIGN, AND IT FLIPPED INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE MINOR SKRATCHES. *AK

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

WHILE RETURNING FROM VACATION, I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON HWY. 75 IN HOWE, TX, AT 70MPH WHEN I HEARD THE TIRE BEGIN MAKING NOISE AND THEN IT BLEW OUT. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED ME TO SWERVE UNCONTROLLABLY (90 DEGREES TO THE ROAD 3 TIMES, ACROSS BOTH LANES) BEFORE REGAINING CONTROL AND ALLOWING ME TO GET SAFE...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

THIS REPORT RELATES TO THE CURRENT TIRE PROBLEMS WITH FORD EXPLORER VEHICLES. MY PREVIOUS LETTER TO NHTSA IS DATED 13 MAY 1997. YOU NEED TO GO BACK AND REREAD THIS LETTER. FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS DELIBERATELY AND FLAGRANTLY PUTTING INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE LABELS INTO ALL FORD EXPLORER TRUCKS. THE REA...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225/70R15 )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ACROSS ALLIGATOR ALLEY (I-75) IN FLORIDA IN MY 95 FORD EXPLORER AROUND 8:30PM AT A SPEED OF 75MPH WITH FOUR WELL-KEPT INFLATED TIRES WITH NO VISUAL DEFECTS, THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD PEALED OFF FROM THE CORE OF THE TIRE WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT OF ANY OBJECT IN THE ROAD. MY SUVS REAR...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires Crash

THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING RAIN AND HIGH WIND. HOWEVER, GIVEN THE PROBLEMS RECENTLY REPORTED IN THE PRESS I WANTED TO REPORT THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE DID ROLL OVER AND BOTH TIRES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WERE BLOWN OUT. I DON'T KNOW THE BLOWN TIRE/TIRES CAUSED OR OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE CAR ROLLI...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

I HAVE SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO FIRESTONE, AND AM AWAITING THEIR REPLY.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75/R1 )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON MAY 30, 2000, THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRE'S OUTER SURFACE SPLIT OFF FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. ABOUT 30% OF THE TREAD SPLIT FROM THE TIRE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE REAR WHEEL WELL BODY DAMAGE AT THE REAR AND TEARING OFF PLASTIC TRIM. THIS OCCURRED ON A PARTICULARLY DANAGEROU...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

PE02000 TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50- 60 MPH, THE TIRE ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WENT FLAT. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL EXPLORER. ONE OTHER PERSON WAS IN THE EXPLORER. NO ONE WAS HURT. TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS, HT. ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER IN...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

PE02000, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, TREAD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE CAME OFF AND WRAPPED AROUND THE AXLE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE, AND WAS NOT HURT. NO OTHER PASSENGERS WERE IN THE TRUCK. TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS, NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. TIRE MILEAGE ...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires Crash

ROLLOVER ACCIDENT OCCURRING ON CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH DUE TO THE DISINTEGRATION OF THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

TREAD CAME OFF OF TIRE WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. WE LOOKED INTO PURCHASING TWO OF THE SAME TIRES BUT INSTEAD GOT FOUR NEW TIRES FROM A DIFFERENT COMPANY. WE ARE CERTAINLY HAPPY THAT WE MADE THAT DECISION IN THE LIGHT OF WHAT IS BEING BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION NOW. BE ADVISED WE WOULD LIKE REPAY...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

IS THERE A POSS. RECALL , WHAT DO I DO THANK YOU. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215 75 15 )

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

PE02000 TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50- 60 MPH, THE TIRE ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WENT FLAT. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL EXPLORER. ONE OTHER PERSON WAS IN THE EXPLORER. NO ONE WAS HURT. TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS, HT. ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER IN...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

PE02000, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, TREAD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE CAME OFF AND WRAPPED AROUND THE AXLE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE, AND WAS NOT HURT. NO OTHER PASSENGERS WERE IN THE TRUCK. TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS, NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. TIRE MILEAGE ...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires Crash

ROLLOVER ACCIDENT OCCURRING ON CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH DUE TO THE DISINTEGRATION OF THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

TREAD CAME OFF OF TIRE WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. WE LOOKED INTO PURCHASING TWO OF THE SAME TIRES BUT INSTEAD GOT FOUR NEW TIRES FROM A DIFFERENT COMPANY. WE ARE CERTAINLY HAPPY THAT WE MADE THAT DECISION IN THE LIGHT OF WHAT IS BEING BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION NOW. BE ADVISED WE WOULD LIKE REPAY...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

IS THERE A POSS. RECALL , WHAT DO I DO THANK YOU. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215 75 15 )

Aug 7, 2000 Tires Crash

PEOO 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON FREEWAYAND THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. HE LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE ROLLED TWICE ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. RIGHT TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEELS. THERE WERE SIX INJURIES, AND EVERYONE INSIDE OF VEHICLE W...

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLOW-OUT ON 2 YR OLD CAR WITH 32,000 MILES WITH NO APPARENT REASON. IMMEDIATELY REPLACED TIRES, WITH MICHELINS AT COST OF $500. STILL HAVE PAPERWORK. WITH ALL THE ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE TIRES, HAS THERE BEEN A CLASS ACTION SUIT FILED AGAINST FORD AND FIRESTONE? IF NOT...

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON I-90 AT ELLENSBURG, WA, IN LIGHT RAIN AND A TEMPERATURE IN THE 30'S, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SUDDENLY FAILED WITH COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION, LITERALLY IT WAS JUST A BALL OF WIRE AND RUBBER. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A TIRE FAIL SO COMPLETELY. THE TIRE EASILY HAD ANOTHER 10,000 MILES OF TREA...

Aug 7, 2000 Tires Crash

PEOO 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON FREEWAYAND THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. HE LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE ROLLED TWICE ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. RIGHT TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEELS. THERE WERE SIX INJURIES, AND EVERYONE INSIDE OF VEHICLE W...

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLOW-OUT ON 2 YR OLD CAR WITH 32,000 MILES WITH NO APPARENT REASON. IMMEDIATELY REPLACED TIRES, WITH MICHELINS AT COST OF $500. STILL HAVE PAPERWORK. WITH ALL THE ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE TIRES, HAS THERE BEEN A CLASS ACTION SUIT FILED AGAINST FORD AND FIRESTONE? IF NOT...

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON I-90 AT ELLENSBURG, WA, IN LIGHT RAIN AND A TEMPERATURE IN THE 30'S, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SUDDENLY FAILED WITH COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION, LITERALLY IT WAS JUST A BALL OF WIRE AND RUBBER. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A TIRE FAIL SO COMPLETELY. THE TIRE EASILY HAD ANOTHER 10,000 MILES OF TREA...

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES BLEWOUT ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. FORD WAS CONTACTED. *AK FIRESTONE ATX P235/75/R15

Aug 4, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A BUMPING NOISE. RIGHT REAR TIRES SEPARATED FROM WHEEL. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE SLID INTO AN ENBANKMENT AND RAN INTO A TREE. *AK FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX P235/75/R15 *MW

Aug 4, 2000 Tires Crash

ON MAY 9, 1998 MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A USED 1995 FORD EXPLORER FROM HOOKS FORD IN GRANBURY. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE MY HUSBAND COMMENTED ON ONE OF THE TIRES. THE SALESMAN ASSURED US HE WOULD HAVE THE SERVICE DEPT. CHECK THE TIRES. AFTER MERELY "ROTATING" THE TIRES, THEY DECLARED IT SAFE. THREE ...

Aug 4, 2000 Suspension

ALREADY HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN PURCHASED, CAR PULLED RIGHT,ROTATE TO BACK FIXED PULL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EEHICLE. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

TIRE NUMBERS: 105S M/S; 20958URBW062(2)1; E4 02 6556. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES BLEWOUT ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. FORD WAS CONTACTED. *AK FIRESTONE ATX P235/75/R15

Aug 4, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A BUMPING NOISE. RIGHT REAR TIRES SEPARATED FROM WHEEL. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE SLID INTO AN ENBANKMENT AND RAN INTO A TREE. *AK FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX P235/75/R15 *MW

Aug 4, 2000 Tires Crash

ON MAY 9, 1998 MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A USED 1995 FORD EXPLORER FROM HOOKS FORD IN GRANBURY. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE MY HUSBAND COMMENTED ON ONE OF THE TIRES. THE SALESMAN ASSURED US HE WOULD HAVE THE SERVICE DEPT. CHECK THE TIRES. AFTER MERELY "ROTATING" THE TIRES, THEY DECLARED IT SAFE. THREE ...

Aug 4, 2000 Suspension

ALREADY HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN PURCHASED, CAR PULLED RIGHT,ROTATE TO BACK FIXED PULL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EEHICLE. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

TIRE NUMBERS: 105S M/S; 20958URBW062(2)1; E4 02 6556. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Aug 3, 2000 Tires

COMPLETE # ON TIRE IS ATX FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE P235/T5R151055M+S. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/TR15 )

Aug 3, 2000 Tires Crash

RIGHT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT CAUSING THE FORD TO FLIP SEVERAL TIMES. I RECEIVED MAJOR INJURIES. I DO NOT RECALL ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACCIDENT, EXCEPT WHAT WAS TOLD TO ME. *AK( DOT NUMBER: UNCU 1PL 0 TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Aug 3, 2000 Tires

COMPLETE # ON TIRE IS ATX FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE P235/T5R151055M+S. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/TR15 )

Aug 3, 2000 Tires Crash

RIGHT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT CAUSING THE FORD TO FLIP SEVERAL TIMES. I RECEIVED MAJOR INJURIES. I DO NOT RECALL ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACCIDENT, EXCEPT WHAT WAS TOLD TO ME. *AK( DOT NUMBER: UNCU 1PL 0 TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Aug 2, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH LEFT REAR FIRESTONE ATX TIRE EXPLODED. CONSUMER MAINTAINED CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAPPENED. TIRE SIZE T235/75R 15. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Suspension Crash

ACTUALLY HAD TWO VERY SIMILAR SITUATIONS ALTHOUGH ONE WAS ON ICE AND THE OTHER DUE TO HYDROPLANING. WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE IN BOTH INSTANCES AT BELOW SPEED LIMIT AND CAR SEEMED TO FLOAT OFF TO THE RIGHT AND THEN GO INTO UNCONTROLLABLE SPINS BOTH INSTANCES WERE NEARLY IDENTICAL WITH THE LAST ONE...

Aug 2, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH LEFT REAR FIRESTONE ATX TIRE EXPLODED. CONSUMER MAINTAINED CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAPPENED. TIRE SIZE T235/75R 15. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Suspension Crash

ACTUALLY HAD TWO VERY SIMILAR SITUATIONS ALTHOUGH ONE WAS ON ICE AND THE OTHER DUE TO HYDROPLANING. WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE IN BOTH INSTANCES AT BELOW SPEED LIMIT AND CAR SEEMED TO FLOAT OFF TO THE RIGHT AND THEN GO INTO UNCONTROLLABLE SPINS BOTH INSTANCES WERE NEARLY IDENTICAL WITH THE LAST ONE...

Jul 27, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON FREEWAY AND WAS GOING UNDER/OVER PATH WHEN HE HEARD A NOISE AND VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THEN, HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM TIRES. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE TIRES ATX #@P235-/75RR15105S DOT W2HL1PN. *AK

Jul 27, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON FREEWAY AND WAS GOING UNDER/OVER PATH WHEN HE HEARD A NOISE AND VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THEN, HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM TIRES. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE TIRES ATX #@P235-/75RR15105S DOT W2HL1PN. *AK

Jul 26, 2000 Tires

THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL HAD SIGNALED TO HIM TO PULL OVER. WHEN HE PULLED OVER, HE NOTICED THAT TREAD ON REAR TIRES CAME OFF. VEHICLE CAME WITH FIRESTONE ATM TIRES #P235/75R15105S. *AK

Jul 26, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HE HEARD A NOISE . HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A CHUNK OF THE PASSENGER REAR SIDE TIRES CAME OFF. *AK

Jul 26, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND THEY HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND CHANGED THE TIRE. *AK

Jul 26, 2000 Tires

THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL HAD SIGNALED TO HIM TO PULL OVER. WHEN HE PULLED OVER, HE NOTICED THAT TREAD ON REAR TIRES CAME OFF. VEHICLE CAME WITH FIRESTONE ATM TIRES #P235/75R15105S. *AK

Jul 26, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HE HEARD A NOISE . HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A CHUNK OF THE PASSENGER REAR SIDE TIRES CAME OFF. *AK

Jul 26, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND THEY HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND CHANGED THE TIRE. *AK

Jul 19, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, REAR FIRESTONE ATX TIRES THAT WERE PURCHASED AFTER MARKET, HAD A TREAD SEPARATING WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SPIN, RESULTING IN BODY DAMAGE.*AK THE TREAD SEPARATION ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Jul 19, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, REAR FIRESTONE ATX TIRES THAT WERE PURCHASED AFTER MARKET, HAD A TREAD SEPARATING WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SPIN, RESULTING IN BODY DAMAGE.*AK THE TREAD SEPARATION ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Jul 16, 2000 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 16, 2000 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS AFTER DRIVING IN WARM WEATHER, CONSUMER BELIEVES IT MIGHT BE A VAPOR LOCK PROBLEM. *ET

Jul 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS AFTER DRIVING IN WARM WEATHER, CONSUMER BELIEVES IT MIGHT BE A VAPOR LOCK PROBLEM. *ET

Jul 11, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT WILL START TO BLINK, AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, IT WILL KEEP SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR, EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITH THE SAME LIGHT DUTY DESIGN TRANSMISSION, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. *AK *ML

Jul 11, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT WILL START TO BLINK, AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, IT WILL KEEP SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR, EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITH THE SAME LIGHT DUTY DESIGN TRANSMISSION, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. *AK *ML

Jul 10, 2000 Structure

RECALL 99V310001/HYDRAULIC LEFT CYLINDERS: VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED CONCERNING THIS RECALL. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM EXCEPT AT THE TOP OF THE WELD. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK BECAUSE OF THE RECALL BOTTOM TWO BRACKETS WERE FIXED AND TWO TOPS WERE NOT FIXED ...

Jul 10, 2000 Suspension

THE RIGHT STABILIZER LINK BROKE ON THE VEHICLE, WHEN ORDERING THE REPLACEMENT PART, OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE PART HAD BEEN MODIFIED DUE TO PROBLEMS THAT WERE BEING EXPERIENCED WITH THIS PARTICULAR PART (STABILIZER LINK BOLT). *MJS

Jul 10, 2000 Structure

RECALL 99V310001/HYDRAULIC LEFT CYLINDERS: VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED CONCERNING THIS RECALL. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM EXCEPT AT THE TOP OF THE WELD. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK BECAUSE OF THE RECALL BOTTOM TWO BRACKETS WERE FIXED AND TWO TOPS WERE NOT FIXED ...

Jul 10, 2000 Suspension

THE RIGHT STABILIZER LINK BROKE ON THE VEHICLE, WHEN ORDERING THE REPLACEMENT PART, OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE PART HAD BEEN MODIFIED DUE TO PROBLEMS THAT WERE BEING EXPERIENCED WITH THIS PARTICULAR PART (STABILIZER LINK BOLT). *MJS

Jul 9, 2000 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE HAS FAILED AGAIN-3HRS AFTER ORIG REPLACEMENT. *AK

Jul 9, 2000 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE HAS FAILED AGAIN-3HRS AFTER ORIG REPLACEMENT. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR AFTER DRIVING FOR A DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 6, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR AFTER DRIVING FOR A DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jun 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION INSTALLED . BUT ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM AS EXISTED BEFORE. THERE WAS A HUMMING NOISE, OVERDRIVE LIGHT STAYED ON . *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION INSTALLED . BUT ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM AS EXISTED BEFORE. THERE WAS A HUMMING NOISE, OVERDRIVE LIGHT STAYED ON . *AK

Jun 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN GAS PEDAL STUCK ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND DIDN'T RELEASE.*AK

Jun 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN GAS PEDAL STUCK ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND DIDN'T RELEASE.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Tires

WHEN DRIVING AT 55 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT. CONSUMER UNSURE OF TIRE BRAND. HOWEVER, TIRES WERE ORIGINAL ONES. ALSO, THIS WAS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Tires

WHEN DRIVING AT 55 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT. CONSUMER UNSURE OF TIRE BRAND. HOWEVER, TIRES WERE ORIGINAL ONES. ALSO, THIS WAS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 13, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHILE DRIVING. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO JERK. PROBLEM WAS NOT INTERMITTENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHILE DRIVING. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO JERK. PROBLEM WAS NOT INTERMITTENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 12, 2000 Suspension

LEFT SIDE SWAY BAR BROKE CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS. NLM

Jun 12, 2000 Suspension

LEFT SIDE SWAY BAR BROKE CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS. NLM

May 18, 2000 Power Train

A KNOWN TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PROBLEM DUE TO EXHAUST PIPE TEMPERATURE *AK

May 18, 2000 Power Train

A KNOWN TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PROBLEM DUE TO EXHAUST PIPE TEMPERATURE *AK

May 3, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP IN & OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHILE DRIVING. WOULD JERK WHEN THIS HAPPENED. VEHICLE WAS CONTROLLABLE, SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. NOT AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS REQUIRED. *AK

May 3, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP IN & OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHILE DRIVING. WOULD JERK WHEN THIS HAPPENED. VEHICLE WAS CONTROLLABLE, SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. NOT AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS REQUIRED. *AK

May 1, 2000 Structure

PRIOR TO RECALL THE LIFT GATE FAILED (99V-310). YH

May 1, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH

May 1, 2000 Structure

PRIOR TO RECALL THE LIFT GATE FAILED (99V-310). YH

May 1, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH

Apr 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN WHEN ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP. VEHICLE SPUN AROUND TO THE RIGHT & THEN BACK TO THE LEFT. IT FLIPPED OVER & SLID DOWN THE ROAD. VEHICLE HIT GUARDRAIL. DRIVER HAD SEAT BELT ON AT TIME OF PROBLEM. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN WHEN ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP. VEHICLE SPUN AROUND TO THE RIGHT & THEN BACK TO THE LEFT. IT FLIPPED OVER & SLID DOWN THE ROAD. VEHICLE HIT GUARDRAIL. DRIVER HAD SEAT BELT ON AT TIME OF PROBLEM. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRANSMISSION QUIT WORKING. VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRANSMISSION QUIT WORKING. VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRAVELLING ABOUT 35MPH ALL OFA SUDDEN REAR RIGHT WHEEL STARTED TO WOBBLE. NOTICED THAT THE 3 OUT 5 WHEEL STUDS HAD BROKEN OFF. CONTACTED DEALER. REPAIRED VEHICLE AT NO COST. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

PART IS BACK-ORDERED COUNTRY WIDE. MUST MEAN THAT THERE IS QUITE A FEW DEFECTIVE FUEL LINES WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE ON IMPACT DUE TO LEAKING GAS. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRAVELLING ABOUT 35MPH ALL OFA SUDDEN REAR RIGHT WHEEL STARTED TO WOBBLE. NOTICED THAT THE 3 OUT 5 WHEEL STUDS HAD BROKEN OFF. CONTACTED DEALER. REPAIRED VEHICLE AT NO COST. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

PART IS BACK-ORDERED COUNTRY WIDE. MUST MEAN THAT THERE IS QUITE A FEW DEFECTIVE FUEL LINES WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE ON IMPACT DUE TO LEAKING GAS. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Structure

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILURE CAUSED DOORS NOT TO OPEN PROPERLY. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AND COMING TO A STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE AND GO TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER.

Apr 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILURE CAUSED DOORS NOT TO OPEN PROPERLY. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AND COMING TO A STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE AND GO TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER.

Apr 12, 2000 Structure

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILURE CAUSED DOORS NOT TO OPEN PROPERLY. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AND COMING TO A STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE AND GO TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER.

Apr 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILURE CAUSED DOORS NOT TO OPEN PROPERLY. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AND COMING TO A STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE AND GO TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER.

Apr 10, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE FROM BUCKLE. SEATBELT WOULD GET STUCK, AND WILL NOT RELEASE AT ALL. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE FROM BUCKLE. SEATBELT WOULD GET STUCK, AND WILL NOT RELEASE AT ALL. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BINDS ON INITIAL TAKE OFF CAUSING ABRUBT ACCELLERATION. DUE TO THROTTLE BODY VALVE STICKING. NEWSGROUP AUTOS.MAKERS.FORD.EXPLORER HAS CONFIRMED NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS.

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON DIRT ROAD GOING DOWN HILL APPLIED BRAKES HIT BUMP BRAKES LOCKED, LOSS OF CONTROL THEN VEHICLE ROLLED ON SIDE. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS ACCORDING TO BODY SHOP. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BINDS ON INITIAL TAKE OFF CAUSING ABRUBT ACCELLERATION. DUE TO THROTTLE BODY VALVE STICKING. NEWSGROUP AUTOS.MAKERS.FORD.EXPLORER HAS CONFIRMED NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS.

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON DIRT ROAD GOING DOWN HILL APPLIED BRAKES HIT BUMP BRAKES LOCKED, LOSS OF CONTROL THEN VEHICLE ROLLED ON SIDE. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS ACCORDING TO BODY SHOP. *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Steering

THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED DUE TO INNER TIE ROD FRACTURE. YH

Apr 4, 2000 Steering

THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED DUE TO INNER TIE ROD FRACTURE. YH

Apr 3, 2000 Steering

FRACTURED INNER TIE ROD ON DRIVER'S SIDE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO DITCH. *MJS

Apr 3, 2000 Steering

FRACTURED INNER TIE ROD ON DRIVER'S SIDE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO DITCH. *MJS

Mar 18, 2000 Electrical System Fire

ON 3/10/00 NOTICE A BURNING SMELL, GOT WORSE THROUGH THE WEEK, HAD THE HEATER CORE CHECKED WAS FINE($375). ON 3/18/00 WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE SMELL WAS SSSOOOOO BAD, CHECKED SMOKE WAS COMING FROM BEHIND GLOVE COMPARTMENT, HEADLIGHTS BLEW OUT BUT ALL FUSES ARE FINE, ALSO THE SMELL WAS ALWAYS...

Mar 18, 2000 Electrical System Fire

ON 3/10/00 NOTICE A BURNING SMELL, GOT WORSE THROUGH THE WEEK, HAD THE HEATER CORE CHECKED WAS FINE($375). ON 3/18/00 WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE SMELL WAS SSSOOOOO BAD, CHECKED SMOKE WAS COMING FROM BEHIND GLOVE COMPARTMENT, HEADLIGHTS BLEW OUT BUT ALL FUSES ARE FINE, ALSO THE SMELL WAS ALWAYS...

Mar 15, 2000 Power Train

O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING. DEALER STATES TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. VEHICLE HAS HAD REGULAR TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE, AND HAS MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILEAGE. VEHICLE NOT USED FOR TOWING OR PLOWING. FAILURE SEEMS UNUSUAL CONSIDERING MAINTENANCE & USE. FAMILY MEMBER ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 9...

Mar 15, 2000 Power Train

O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING. DEALER STATES TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. VEHICLE HAS HAD REGULAR TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE, AND HAS MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILEAGE. VEHICLE NOT USED FOR TOWING OR PLOWING. FAILURE SEEMS UNUSUAL CONSIDERING MAINTENANCE & USE. FAMILY MEMBER ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 9...

Mar 15, 2000 Steering Crash

PRIOR TO RECALL VEHICLE SUDDENLY SPUN BACKWARDS AND CRASHED DUE TO INNER TIE ROD BRAKING (95V-053). YH

Mar 15, 2000 Power Train

O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING. DEALER STATES TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. VEHICLE HAS HAD REGULAR TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE, AND HAS MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILEAGE. VEHICLE NOT USED FOR TOWING OR PLOWING. FAILURE SEEMS UNUSUAL CONSIDERING MAINTENANCE & USE. FAMILY MEMBER ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 9...

Mar 15, 2000 Power Train

O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING. DEALER STATES TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. VEHICLE HAS HAD REGULAR TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE, AND HAS MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILEAGE. VEHICLE NOT USED FOR TOWING OR PLOWING. FAILURE SEEMS UNUSUAL CONSIDERING MAINTENANCE & USE. FAMILY MEMBER ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 9...

Mar 15, 2000 Steering Crash

PRIOR TO RECALL VEHICLE SUDDENLY SPUN BACKWARDS AND CRASHED DUE TO INNER TIE ROD BRAKING (95V-053). YH

Mar 13, 2000 Seat Belts

IN THE REAR SEAT, THE TWO OUTBOARD SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT, WHICH WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Seat Belts

IN THE REAR SEAT, THE TWO OUTBOARD SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT, WHICH WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Suspension

PREMATURE WEAR OF BALL JOINTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO MAKE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWNHILL ON GRAVEL ROAD 10-20 MPH, BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, VEHICLE STARTED TO FISH TAIL BECAME UNBALANCED AND ROLLED. *ET

Mar 9, 2000 Suspension

PREMATURE WEAR OF BALL JOINTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO MAKE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWNHILL ON GRAVEL ROAD 10-20 MPH, BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, VEHICLE STARTED TO FISH TAIL BECAME UNBALANCED AND ROLLED. *ET

Mar 7, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED LIMIT TRANSMISSION STARTED TO FALL. CONSUMER COULD ONLY GET UP TO 35 MPH. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO GET ON THE SIDE OF THE SHOULDER. THEN, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE, HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK *ML

Mar 7, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED LIMIT TRANSMISSION STARTED TO FALL. CONSUMER COULD ONLY GET UP TO 35 MPH. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO GET ON THE SIDE OF THE SHOULDER. THEN, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE, HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK *ML

Mar 4, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 4, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TRAVELING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED ,AND UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE WAS CONTINUOUS ACCELERATION. ALSO, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PRESS THE SPEED CONTROL BUTTON OFF, BUTTON WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, CAUSING CONTINUOUS ACCELERATION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE AN...

Mar 2, 2000 Structure

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BOTH REAR DOORS HANDLES BROKE OFF FROM INSIDE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN DOORS FROM INSIDE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR ULESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TRAVELING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED ,AND UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE WAS CONTINUOUS ACCELERATION. ALSO, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PRESS THE SPEED CONTROL BUTTON OFF, BUTTON WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, CAUSING CONTINUOUS ACCELERATION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE AN...

Mar 2, 2000 Structure

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BOTH REAR DOORS HANDLES BROKE OFF FROM INSIDE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN DOORS FROM INSIDE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR ULESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MILES ON INTERSTATE SUDDENLY COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR, IT SPINNED AROUND TO THE RIGHT BACKWARDS, WENT OFF THE ROAD AND INTO A DITCH BACKWARDS. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MILES ON INTERSTATE SUDDENLY COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR, IT SPINNED AROUND TO THE RIGHT BACKWARDS, WENT OFF THE ROAD AND INTO A DITCH BACKWARDS. *AK

Feb 25, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50 MPH ACCELERATOR PEDAL BROKE COMPLETELY OFF FROM WELD, AND LEFT VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WERE MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Feb 25, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50 MPH ACCELERATOR PEDAL BROKE COMPLETELY OFF FROM WELD, AND LEFT VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WERE MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE MERGING INTO RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, THE THROTTLE STUCK AT 3000 RPM. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, IT WAS NOT ENOUGH TO SLOW THE CAR. AFTER 1 MILE, THE ACCELERATOR WAS FINALLY FREED WHICH ALLOWED ME TO FINALLY REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. FORD SAYS THIS ITEM IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY EXISTING R...

Feb 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE MERGING INTO RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, THE THROTTLE STUCK AT 3000 RPM. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, IT WAS NOT ENOUGH TO SLOW THE CAR. AFTER 1 MILE, THE ACCELERATOR WAS FINALLY FREED WHICH ALLOWED ME TO FINALLY REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. FORD SAYS THIS ITEM IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY EXISTING R...

Feb 23, 2000 Tires Crash

THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE (FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX) SUFFERED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE OPERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT PULLED SEVERLY TO THE RIGHT. ATTEMPTS TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ULTIMATELY RESULTED IN A ROLL-OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERE...

Feb 23, 2000 Tires Crash

THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE (FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX) SUFFERED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE OPERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT PULLED SEVERLY TO THE RIGHT. ATTEMPTS TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ULTIMATELY RESULTED IN A ROLL-OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERE...

Feb 16, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE APX TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. RUBBER ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO WHEEL WELL. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE APX TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. RUBBER ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO WHEEL WELL. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Power Train Fire

TRANSMISSION CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE REVS. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TRANSMISSION CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE REVS. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE APX TIRES ON REAR DRIVER SIDE BLEW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING A LOSS O VEHICLE CONTROL. RUBBER FROM TIRE ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO WHEEL WELL. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Suspension

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE VIBRATING WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH ON UP. FIRESTONE REPLACED TIRES, AND THE DEALER REPLACED THREE OF THE WHEELS, AND BALANCED THE TIRES. HOWEVER, PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Power Train Fire

TRANSMISSION CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE REVS. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TRANSMISSION CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE REVS. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE APX TIRES ON REAR DRIVER SIDE BLEW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING A LOSS O VEHICLE CONTROL. RUBBER FROM TIRE ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO WHEEL WELL. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Suspension

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE VIBRATING WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH ON UP. FIRESTONE REPLACED TIRES, AND THE DEALER REPLACED THREE OF THE WHEELS, AND BALANCED THE TIRES. HOWEVER, PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE, CAR TOOK OFF BACKWARDS WHEN CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKES WITHOUT PUSHING ON THE ACCELERATOR. CONSUMER HIT A TREE, THEN PUT CAR IN DRIVE WITH FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, AND TIRES STARTED SPINNING. FURTHERMORE, GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK LIKE IT WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL, AND...

Feb 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE, CAR TOOK OFF BACKWARDS WHEN CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKES WITHOUT PUSHING ON THE ACCELERATOR. CONSUMER HIT A TREE, THEN PUT CAR IN DRIVE WITH FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, AND TIRES STARTED SPINNING. FURTHERMORE, GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK LIKE IT WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL, AND...

Feb 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE, CAR TOOK OFF BACKWARDS WHEN CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKES WITHOUT PUSHING ON THE ACCELERATOR. CONSUMER HIT A TREE, THEN PUT CAR IN DRIVE WITH FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, AND TIRES STARTED SPINNING. FURTHERMORE, GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK LIKE IT WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL, AND...

Feb 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE, CAR TOOK OFF BACKWARDS WHEN CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKES WITHOUT PUSHING ON THE ACCELERATOR. CONSUMER HIT A TREE, THEN PUT CAR IN DRIVE WITH FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, AND TIRES STARTED SPINNING. FURTHERMORE, GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK LIKE IT WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL, AND...

Feb 7, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK AT ALL TIMES. WHEN HITTING A BUMP THEY EASILY LOOSEN. *AK *ML

Feb 7, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK AT ALL TIMES. WHEN HITTING A BUMP THEY EASILY LOOSEN. *AK *ML

Feb 1, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 12 MILES AND HE WENT TO DOWNSHIFT, HEARD EXPLOSIVE NOISE THE AIRBAG WENT OFF . *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 12 MILES AND HE WENT TO DOWNSHIFT, HEARD EXPLOSIVE NOISE THE AIRBAG WENT OFF . *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH HOOD UNLATCHING WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 7O MPH, ALMOST CAUSING A VEHICLE COLLISION. OCCURED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD UNDERGONE REPAIRS, MOST LIKELY LATCHES WERE NOT FULLY ENGAGED. DEALER /MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Jan 24, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH HOOD UNLATCHING WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 7O MPH, ALMOST CAUSING A VEHICLE COLLISION. OCCURED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD UNDERGONE REPAIRS, MOST LIKELY LATCHES WERE NOT FULLY ENGAGED. DEALER /MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Jan 12, 2000 Seat Belts

THIS SEAT BELT LATCH WAS MADE BY TRW AND HAS FAILED TO UN LATCH ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. MY CONTACT AT FULTON FORD IN CANAL FULTON, OH 44614 SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO I WOULD HAVE TO BY A NEW PART. I FEEL THIS IS WRONG THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO DRIVE WITHOUT A S...

Jan 12, 2000 Seat Belts

THIS SEAT BELT LATCH WAS MADE BY TRW AND HAS FAILED TO UN LATCH ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. MY CONTACT AT FULTON FORD IN CANAL FULTON, OH 44614 SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO I WOULD HAVE TO BY A NEW PART. I FEEL THIS IS WRONG THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO DRIVE WITHOUT A S...

Jan 10, 2000 Power Train

AS I DRIVE THE EXPLORER ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANY SPEEDS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME(200+ MILES), ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE HORSEPOWER IS AFFECTED. GAS MILEAGE DECREASES TO ABOUT 8 MPG, AND THIS LASTS FOR AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND I HAVE C...

Jan 10, 2000 Electrical System

AS I DRIVE THE EXPLORER ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANY SPEEDS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME(200+ MILES), ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE HORSEPOWER IS AFFECTED. GAS MILEAGE DECREASES TO ABOUT 8 MPG, AND THIS LASTS FOR AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND I HAVE C...

Jan 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AS I DRIVE THE EXPLORER ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANY SPEEDS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME(200+ MILES), ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE HORSEPOWER IS AFFECTED. GAS MILEAGE DECREASES TO ABOUT 8 MPG, AND THIS LASTS FOR AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND I HAVE C...

Jan 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

AS I DRIVE THE EXPLORER ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANY SPEEDS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME(200+ MILES), ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE HORSEPOWER IS AFFECTED. GAS MILEAGE DECREASES TO ABOUT 8 MPG, AND THIS LASTS FOR AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND I HAVE C...

Jan 10, 2000 Electrical System

AS I DRIVE THE EXPLORER ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANY SPEEDS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME(200+ MILES), ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE HORSEPOWER IS AFFECTED. GAS MILEAGE DECREASES TO ABOUT 8 MPG, AND THIS LASTS FOR AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND I HAVE C...

Jan 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

AS I DRIVE THE EXPLORER ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANY SPEEDS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME(200+ MILES), ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE HORSEPOWER IS AFFECTED. GAS MILEAGE DECREASES TO ABOUT 8 MPG, AND THIS LASTS FOR AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND I HAVE C...

Jan 10, 2000 Power Train

AS I DRIVE THE EXPLORER ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANY SPEEDS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME(200+ MILES), ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE HORSEPOWER IS AFFECTED. GAS MILEAGE DECREASES TO ABOUT 8 MPG, AND THIS LASTS FOR AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND I HAVE C...

Jan 10, 2000 Electrical System

AS I DRIVE THE EXPLORER ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANY SPEEDS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME(200+ MILES), ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE HORSEPOWER IS AFFECTED. GAS MILEAGE DECREASES TO ABOUT 8 MPG, AND THIS LASTS FOR AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND I HAVE C...

Jan 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AS I DRIVE THE EXPLORER ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANY SPEEDS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME(200+ MILES), ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE HORSEPOWER IS AFFECTED. GAS MILEAGE DECREASES TO ABOUT 8 MPG, AND THIS LASTS FOR AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND I HAVE C...

Jan 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

AS I DRIVE THE EXPLORER ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANY SPEEDS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME(200+ MILES), ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE HORSEPOWER IS AFFECTED. GAS MILEAGE DECREASES TO ABOUT 8 MPG, AND THIS LASTS FOR AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND I HAVE C...

Jan 10, 2000 Electrical System

AS I DRIVE THE EXPLORER ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANY SPEEDS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME(200+ MILES), ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE HORSEPOWER IS AFFECTED. GAS MILEAGE DECREASES TO ABOUT 8 MPG, AND THIS LASTS FOR AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND I HAVE C...

Jan 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

AS I DRIVE THE EXPLORER ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANY SPEEDS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME(200+ MILES), ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE HORSEPOWER IS AFFECTED. GAS MILEAGE DECREASES TO ABOUT 8 MPG, AND THIS LASTS FOR AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND I HAVE C...

Jan 8, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX II TIRES (P235/75R15) EXPERIENCED AN AIR LEAK BETWEEN THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL, THE DEALER RECOMMENDED ALL TIRES BE REPLACED, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE 2 FAULTY TIRES. *SLC

Jan 8, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX II TIRES (P235/75R15) EXPERIENCED AN AIR LEAK BETWEEN THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL, THE DEALER RECOMMENDED ALL TIRES BE REPLACED, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE 2 FAULTY TIRES. *SLC

Jan 8, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX II TIRES (P235/75R15) EXPERIENCED AN AIR LEAK BETWEEN THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL, THE DEALER RECOMMENDED ALL TIRES BE REPLACED, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE 2 FAULTY TIRES. *SLC

Jan 8, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX II TIRES (P235/75R15) EXPERIENCED AN AIR LEAK BETWEEN THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL, THE DEALER RECOMMENDED ALL TIRES BE REPLACED, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE 2 FAULTY TIRES. *SLC

Jan 3, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH INTO A CURVE AND HEARD A CLUNK SOUND. CONTINUED TO DRIVE VEHICLE TO WORK AND PARKED IT. DROVE VEHICLE HOME FROM WORK COUPLE OF HOURS LATER AND PARKED IT. WHILE DRIVING AT A HIGHER SPEED, VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE AT AROUND 40-45MPH. SLOWED DOWN TO 30MPH TO KEEP VEHIC...

Jan 3, 2000 Structure

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH INTO A CURVE AND HEARD A CLUNK SOUND. CONTINUED TO DRIVE VEHICLE TO WORK AND PARKED IT. DROVE VEHICLE HOME FROM WORK COUPLE OF HOURS LATER AND PARKED IT. WHILE DRIVING AT A HIGHER SPEED, VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE AT AROUND 40-45MPH. SLOWED DOWN TO 30MPH TO KEEP VEHIC...

Jan 3, 2000 Structure

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Steering

THERE IS POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK COMING FROM RACK AND PINION ON RIGHTSIDE. DEALER DETERMINED CAUSE OF LEAK, AND REPLACED STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Steering

THERE IS POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK COMING FROM RACK AND PINION ON RIGHTSIDE. DEALER DETERMINED CAUSE OF LEAK, AND REPLACED STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Steering

THERE IS POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK COMING FROM RACK AND PINION ON RIGHTSIDE. DEALER DETERMINED CAUSE OF LEAK, AND REPLACED STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Steering

THERE IS POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK COMING FROM RACK AND PINION ON RIGHTSIDE. DEALER DETERMINED CAUSE OF LEAK, AND REPLACED STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. *AK

Dec 10, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE BECAUSE INNER TIE RODS BROKE, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 10, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE BECAUSE INNER TIE RODS BROKE, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

ANTI-LOCK STOP WORKING EACH TIME THE VEHICLE COMES IN CONTACT WITH X-BAND RADAR SIGNALS FROM TRAIN SIGNALS OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE TOWERS. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT COMES ON AT THE SAME PLACE EACH DAY IN MY COMMUTE TO WORK.

Dec 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

ANTI-LOCK STOP WORKING EACH TIME THE VEHICLE COMES IN CONTACT WITH X-BAND RADAR SIGNALS FROM TRAIN SIGNALS OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE TOWERS. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT COMES ON AT THE SAME PLACE EACH DAY IN MY COMMUTE TO WORK.

Nov 29, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED VEHICLE SHIMMIES AND SHAKES. IT IS NOTICED MORE AT LOW SPEEDS. ALSO, WHEN IT'S WINDY OUTSIDE CONSUMER DOESN'T HAVE A LOT OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED VEHICLE SHIMMIES AND SHAKES. IT IS NOTICED MORE AT LOW SPEEDS. ALSO, WHEN IT'S WINDY OUTSIDE CONSUMER DOESN'T HAVE A LOT OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT FAILED WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE OVER STEERING. NLM

Nov 29, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED VEHICLE SHIMMIES AND SHAKES. IT IS NOTICED MORE AT LOW SPEEDS. ALSO, WHEN IT'S WINDY OUTSIDE CONSUMER DOESN'T HAVE A LOT OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED VEHICLE SHIMMIES AND SHAKES. IT IS NOTICED MORE AT LOW SPEEDS. ALSO, WHEN IT'S WINDY OUTSIDE CONSUMER DOESN'T HAVE A LOT OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT FAILED WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE OVER STEERING. NLM

Nov 27, 1999 Electrical System

O/D AND INDICATOR LIGHT NOT OPERATIVE. 4WD INDICATOR LIGHTS BLINK OR DO NOT OPERATE. DEALER SAYS SHORT IN WIRING COMPONENTS IN SHIFT SELECTOR ASSEMBLY IS CAUSING PROBLEMS. REPLACING ENTIRE ASSEMBLY.

Nov 27, 1999 Electrical System

O/D AND INDICATOR LIGHT NOT OPERATIVE. 4WD INDICATOR LIGHTS BLINK OR DO NOT OPERATE. DEALER SAYS SHORT IN WIRING COMPONENTS IN SHIFT SELECTOR ASSEMBLY IS CAUSING PROBLEMS. REPLACING ENTIRE ASSEMBLY.

Nov 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO CHANGE LANES, PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND IT STUCK DUE TO ABROKE WELD. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TOOK OFF. CONSUMER SAID DRIVER HAD TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AGAIN TO GET PEDAL UNSTUCK. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO CHANGE LANES, PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND IT STUCK DUE TO ABROKE WELD. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TOOK OFF. CONSUMER SAID DRIVER HAD TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AGAIN TO GET PEDAL UNSTUCK. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS- REPLD AT 30,000 MILES UNDER WARRANTY WITH UPGRADED VERSION PER DEALER. BUT IT IS NOW STICKING AGAIN. DEALER SAYS MANUFACTURER WILL NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY AT THIS TIME. VERY HAZARDOUS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS- REPLD AT 30,000 MILES UNDER WARRANTY WITH UPGRADED VERSION PER DEALER. BUT IT IS NOW STICKING AGAIN. DEALER SAYS MANUFACTURER WILL NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY AT THIS TIME. VERY HAZARDOUS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Seat Belts

THE ORIGINAL SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO UNBUCKLE. GROWN ADULTS TAKE UP TO 1 MINUTE TO UNBUCKLE. THIS IS A SUCH A POTENTIAL HAZARD. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Seat Belts

THE ORIGINAL SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO UNBUCKLE. GROWN ADULTS TAKE UP TO 1 MINUTE TO UNBUCKLE. THIS IS A SUCH A POTENTIAL HAZARD. *AK

Nov 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEATBELT RELEASES WHEN LEANING FORWARD AND FAILS TO SECURE DRIVER IN PLACE

Nov 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEATBELT RELEASES WHEN LEANING FORWARD AND FAILS TO SECURE DRIVER IN PLACE

Oct 27, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR ROUTINE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE; MECHANIC NOTICED BROKEN PIECES OF TRANSMISSION POSITRACTION FRICTION PLATE. INFORMED OWNER BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TOOK VEHICLE TO TRANSMISSION SHOP & INFORMED TRANSMISSION WAS MISSING WASHERS & IT WAS POORLY MACHINED, THE FRICTION PLATE...

Oct 27, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR ROUTINE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE; MECHANIC NOTICED BROKEN PIECES OF TRANSMISSION POSITRACTION FRICTION PLATE. INFORMED OWNER BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TOOK VEHICLE TO TRANSMISSION SHOP & INFORMED TRANSMISSION WAS MISSING WASHERS & IT WAS POORLY MACHINED, THE FRICTION PLATE...

Oct 21, 1999 Power Train

DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM BUT HAD TO DO MORE RESEARCH ON THE PROBLEM

Oct 21, 1999 Power Train

DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM BUT HAD TO DO MORE RESEARCH ON THE PROBLEM

Oct 6, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A FAULTY WIRNING HARNESS. VEHICLE WAS TATALED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A FAULTY WIRNING HARNESS. VEHICLE WAS TATALED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Structure

WELD ON LIFTGATE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING LIFTGATE TO FALL.

Oct 5, 1999 Structure

WELD ON LIFTGATE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING LIFTGATE TO FALL.

Oct 4, 1999 Structure

LIFTTGATE BRACKET BROKE. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Structure

LIFTTGATE BRACKET BROKE. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ENGINE SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN. DEALER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR OVER 50 DAYS AND COULD FIND NO SOLUTION. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ENGINE SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN. DEALER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR OVER 50 DAYS AND COULD FIND NO SOLUTION. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER STARTING, AND USUALLY WITHIN A FEW MINUTES AFTER BEING RUN, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, SUCH AS WHEN I LEAVE MY HOUSE, DRIVE TWO MILES TO THE COFFEE SHOP,. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO STALL AFTER BEING RUN SAY , FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. ITS THE FIRST 5-10 MINUTES. TOOK TO LOCAL DEALER, HE SAID IT...

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER STARTING, AND USUALLY WITHIN A FEW MINUTES AFTER BEING RUN, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, SUCH AS WHEN I LEAVE MY HOUSE, DRIVE TWO MILES TO THE COFFEE SHOP,. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO STALL AFTER BEING RUN SAY , FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. ITS THE FIRST 5-10 MINUTES. TOOK TO LOCAL DEALER, HE SAID IT...

Sep 29, 1999 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH DRIVER NOTICED VEHICLE WAS LEANING ,NOTICED TIRE WAS FLAT , IT HAD SEPARATED. PIECES OF TIRE WERE STILL ON RIM , CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH DRIVER NOTICED VEHICLE WAS LEANING ,NOTICED TIRE WAS FLAT , IT HAD SEPARATED. PIECES OF TIRE WERE STILL ON RIM , CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Visibility

DRIVER WINDOW HAS FALLEN OUT OF THE DOOR PANEL, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Visibility

WASHER FUNCTION ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. WIPERS OFTEN STOP OR WORK AT ARBITRARY, INTERMITTENT SPEEDS. DEALER SAID THEY FIXED IT BUT IT STOPPED WORKING SHORTLY THEREAFTER. DIDN'T HAVE THE ENERGY TO ARGUE WITH THEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ONN SINCE ABOUT A YEAR AFTER CAR WAS PURCHASED. I SAW A NEWS A...

Sep 28, 1999 Visibility

DRIVER WINDOW HAS FALLEN OUT OF THE DOOR PANEL, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Visibility

WASHER FUNCTION ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. WIPERS OFTEN STOP OR WORK AT ARBITRARY, INTERMITTENT SPEEDS. DEALER SAID THEY FIXED IT BUT IT STOPPED WORKING SHORTLY THEREAFTER. DIDN'T HAVE THE ENERGY TO ARGUE WITH THEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ONN SINCE ABOUT A YEAR AFTER CAR WAS PURCHASED. I SAW A NEWS A...

Sep 27, 1999 Power Train

CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR GOOD WILL REPAIR COST NO HELP

Sep 27, 1999 Power Train

THIS IS MY 3RD TRANSMISSION. MY 1994 EXPLORER HAD AN IREPREPAIRABLE TRANSMISSION, SO I HAD TO UPGRADE AT MY COST TO THE 1995. IN MY 1995 I AM NOW FACED WITH REPLACING MY 2ND TRANSMISSION. SO FAR I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE FORD FACTORY REP DOES NOT TALK TO THE PUBLIC. FOR EACH INCIDENT I HAVE AT LEAST 2 WE...

Sep 27, 1999 Power Train

CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR GOOD WILL REPAIR COST NO HELP

Sep 27, 1999 Power Train

THIS IS MY 3RD TRANSMISSION. MY 1994 EXPLORER HAD AN IREPREPAIRABLE TRANSMISSION, SO I HAD TO UPGRADE AT MY COST TO THE 1995. IN MY 1995 I AM NOW FACED WITH REPLACING MY 2ND TRANSMISSION. SO FAR I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE FORD FACTORY REP DOES NOT TALK TO THE PUBLIC. FOR EACH INCIDENT I HAVE AT LEAST 2 WE...

Sep 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TEMPERATURE GUAGE STOPPED WORKING 12/98. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ASKED TO LOOK AT IT SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT...PROBABLY SOMETHING IN THE WIRING OF THE GUAGE, AND IT MAY BE EXPENSIVE TO FIND IT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE DEALERSHI...

Sep 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TEMPERATURE GUAGE STOPPED WORKING 12/98. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ASKED TO LOOK AT IT SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT...PROBABLY SOMETHING IN THE WIRING OF THE GUAGE, AND IT MAY BE EXPENSIVE TO FIND IT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE DEALERSHI...

Sep 17, 1999 Structure

THE FRONT LEFT DOOR WHEN SHUT HAS PROGRESSIVLEY FAILED TO CLOSE COMPLETELY.

Sep 17, 1999 Structure

THE FRONT LEFT DOOR WHEN SHUT HAS PROGRESSIVLEY FAILED TO CLOSE COMPLETELY.

Sep 14, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 14, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 30, 1999 Suspension

SUSPENSION LINK FROM THE CONTROL ARM TO THE STABILIZER BAR FELL OFF CAUSING VIBRATION AND DAMAGE TO OTHER FRONT COMPONENTS. *YC

Aug 30, 1999 Suspension

SUSPENSION LINK FROM THE CONTROL ARM TO THE STABILIZER BAR FELL OFF CAUSING VIBRATION AND DAMAGE TO OTHER FRONT COMPONENTS. *YC

Aug 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS(12TIMES SO FAR). TWO DEALERS DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS.

Aug 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS(12TIMES SO FAR). TWO DEALERS DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS.

Aug 22, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE A 1995 EXPLORER THAT HAS HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH ONLY 42000 MILES IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A REBULD.. BUT TO MY DISMAY TO FIND OUT THAT IT HAD PREMATURE WEAR ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND ON THE SERVO PISTON.. I KNOW THAT THIS IS AN...

Aug 22, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE A 1995 EXPLORER THAT HAS HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH ONLY 42000 MILES IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A REBULD.. BUT TO MY DISMAY TO FIND OUT THAT IT HAD PREMATURE WEAR ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND ON THE SERVO PISTON.. I KNOW THAT THIS IS AN...

Aug 9, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Suspension

FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK ON LEFT SIDE MISSING. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION MOUNT BOLTS MISSING CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS OUT INTO GEAR. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Suspension

FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK ON LEFT SIDE MISSING. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION MOUNT BOLTS MISSING CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS OUT INTO GEAR. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED. NLM

Aug 4, 1999 Tires

VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED ON US60 (FREEWAY) IN MESA AZ AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH IN THE CENTER LANE OF A 3 LANE ROADWAY. ALL WAS NORMAL WITH NO VIBRATIONS. THERE WAS AN INSTANT BANG WITH IMMEDIATE ONSET OF MAJOR VIBRATIONS AND THE VEHICLE PULLED INITIALLY TO THE LEFT AND THEN BACK TO THE RIGHT. TH...

Aug 4, 1999 Tires

VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED ON US60 (FREEWAY) IN MESA AZ AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH IN THE CENTER LANE OF A 3 LANE ROADWAY. ALL WAS NORMAL WITH NO VIBRATIONS. THERE WAS AN INSTANT BANG WITH IMMEDIATE ONSET OF MAJOR VIBRATIONS AND THE VEHICLE PULLED INITIALLY TO THE LEFT AND THEN BACK TO THE RIGHT. TH...

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW CAUSED ENGINE TO FAIL, RESULTING IN FIRE. *YC

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW CAUSED ENGINE TO FAIL, RESULTING IN FIRE. *YC

Jul 31, 1999 Power Train

OVERHAULED TRANSMISSION, REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER, SEALS, OVERDRIVE SERVICE, CLUTCHES

Jul 31, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. NLM

Jul 31, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. NLM

Jul 31, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. NLM

Jul 31, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. NLM

Jul 31, 1999 Power Train

OVERHAULED TRANSMISSION, REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER, SEALS, OVERDRIVE SERVICE, CLUTCHES

Jul 31, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. NLM

Jul 31, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. NLM

Jul 31, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. NLM

Jul 31, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. NLM

Jul 20, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, RUBBER BUSHING IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WITHOUT A HEAT SHIELD, CAUSING IT TO DEFORM AND FAIL. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, RUBBER BUSHING IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WITHOUT A HEAT SHIELD, CAUSING IT TO DEFORM AND FAIL. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, RUBBER BUSHING IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WITHOUT A HEAT SHIELD, CAUSING IT TO DEFORM AND FAIL. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, RUBBER BUSHING IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WITHOUT A HEAT SHIELD, CAUSING IT TO DEFORM AND FAIL. *AK

Jul 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS WHENEVER IT WANTS:65MPH WITH CRUISE ON OR ANY OTHER TIME JUST DRIVING AROUND TOWN. *AK

Jul 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS WHENEVER IT WANTS:65MPH WITH CRUISE ON OR ANY OTHER TIME JUST DRIVING AROUND TOWN. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCKING MECHANISM BOKE OFF INSIDE OF DOOR, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR OCCUPANTS TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WITH BOTH DOORS. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCKING MECHANISM BOKE OFF INSIDE OF DOOR, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR OCCUPANTS TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WITH BOTH DOORS. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Visibility

REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, REASON UNKNOWN. NOTHING HAS TOUCHED THE WINDOW WHEN THIS OCCURRED. .DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WOULD ONLY BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Visibility

REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, REASON UNKNOWN. NOTHING HAS TOUCHED THE WINDOW WHEN THIS OCCURRED. .DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WOULD ONLY BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Structure

THE REAR INSIDE HANDLES HAVE BROKEN. OCCUPANTS IN THE REAR CAN'T EXIT FROM INSIDE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Structure

THE REAR INSIDE HANDLES HAVE BROKEN. OCCUPANTS IN THE REAR CAN'T EXIT FROM INSIDE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Suspension Crash

SINCE LEASING THE VEHICLE, HAVE HAD PERSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END, WHICH RESULTED IN WEARING OUT SEVERAL SETS OF EXPENSIVE TIRES. REPORTED SAME TO SELLER ( R. BROWN & SONS, INC. ) BUT NO RESOLUTION. INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN AUGUST, 1998, FRONT END IMPACT CAUSING $2500 IN DAMAGES, BUCKLED HO...

Jun 8, 1999 Air Bags Crash

SINCE LEASING THE VEHICLE, HAVE HAD PERSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END, WHICH RESULTED IN WEARING OUT SEVERAL SETS OF EXPENSIVE TIRES. REPORTED SAME TO SELLER ( R. BROWN & SONS, INC. ) BUT NO RESOLUTION. INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN AUGUST, 1998, FRONT END IMPACT CAUSING $2500 IN DAMAGES, BUCKLED HO...

Jun 8, 1999 Suspension Crash

SINCE LEASING THE VEHICLE, HAVE HAD PERSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END, WHICH RESULTED IN WEARING OUT SEVERAL SETS OF EXPENSIVE TIRES. REPORTED SAME TO SELLER ( R. BROWN & SONS, INC. ) BUT NO RESOLUTION. INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN AUGUST, 1998, FRONT END IMPACT CAUSING $2500 IN DAMAGES, BUCKLED HO...

Jun 8, 1999 Air Bags Crash

SINCE LEASING THE VEHICLE, HAVE HAD PERSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END, WHICH RESULTED IN WEARING OUT SEVERAL SETS OF EXPENSIVE TIRES. REPORTED SAME TO SELLER ( R. BROWN & SONS, INC. ) BUT NO RESOLUTION. INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN AUGUST, 1998, FRONT END IMPACT CAUSING $2500 IN DAMAGES, BUCKLED HO...

Jun 4, 1999 Structure

THE WELD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LIFTGATE BROKE, CAUSING THE IT TO FALL WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURIES. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Structure

THE WELD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LIFTGATE BROKE, CAUSING THE IT TO FALL WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURIES. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. HAPPENED TWICE, SECOND TIME ON MAY WITH 53,000. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Steering

RACK AND PINION STARTED TO LEAK OIL AT APPROXIMATELY 70000, CAUSING A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. HAPPENED TWICE, SECOND TIME ON MAY WITH 53,000. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Steering

RACK AND PINION STARTED TO LEAK OIL AT APPROXIMATELY 70000, CAUSING A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

May 5, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BUCKLES WOULD NOT UNLATCH. TWO INCIDENTS ON SAME DAY WHEN I HAD TO MANIPULATE BUCKLE TONGUE AND BOTTOM FOR APPROX. 5 MINS. TO GET BUCKLE TO RELEASE.

May 5, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BUCKLES WOULD NOT UNLATCH. TWO INCIDENTS ON SAME DAY WHEN I HAD TO MANIPULATE BUCKLE TONGUE AND BOTTOM FOR APPROX. 5 MINS. TO GET BUCKLE TO RELEASE.

May 3, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 3, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. *AK

Apr 25, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

THE INTERIOR READ DOOR LATCHES ARE NOT OPERABLE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR DOORS CAN ONLY BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF TEH VEHICLE. THERE IS A CHILD SAFETY MECHANISM WHICH PROVIDES THIS FUNCTION, BUT IT IS NOT ENGAGED ON EITHER DOOR. IT APPEARS THAT BOTH OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE...

Apr 25, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

THE INTERIOR READ DOOR LATCHES ARE NOT OPERABLE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR DOORS CAN ONLY BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF TEH VEHICLE. THERE IS A CHILD SAFETY MECHANISM WHICH PROVIDES THIS FUNCTION, BUT IT IS NOT ENGAGED ON EITHER DOOR. IT APPEARS THAT BOTH OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE...

Apr 18, 1999 Power Train

THEY REPLACED TRANSMISSION 9/98, 2/99 I'M TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION, MY VEHICLE REPEATEDLY LOSES POWER WHEN DRIVING, I'VE ALSO BEEN TOLD THAT THE CLICKING NOISE IN MY ENGINE IS A FORD DEFECT , BUT FORD TELLS ME I'M NOT COVERED BECAUSE I DIDN'T PURCHASE A WARRENTY. A 95 FORD EXPLORER W/48000MILE...

Apr 18, 1999 Power Train

THEY REPLACED TRANSMISSION 9/98, 2/99 I'M TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION, MY VEHICLE REPEATEDLY LOSES POWER WHEN DRIVING, I'VE ALSO BEEN TOLD THAT THE CLICKING NOISE IN MY ENGINE IS A FORD DEFECT , BUT FORD TELLS ME I'M NOT COVERED BECAUSE I DIDN'T PURCHASE A WARRENTY. A 95 FORD EXPLORER W/48000MILE...

Apr 14, 1999 Electrical System

DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE COMPUTER SYSTEM, FOR WHICH THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN, TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 14, 1999 Power Train

DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE COMPUTER SYSTEM, FOR WHICH THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN, TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 14, 1999 Electrical System

DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE COMPUTER SYSTEM, FOR WHICH THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN, TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 14, 1999 Power Train

DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE COMPUTER SYSTEM, FOR WHICH THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN, TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Apr 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Apr 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

O/D LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON, PULLED OVER AND PARKED VEHICLE, IT WOULDN'T GO INTO PARK OR REVERSE, TURNED OFF ENGINE, TRIED TO TURN ENGINE BACK ON AND COULDN'T ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, HAD TO LEAVE KEY IN IGNITION, THIS HAPPENED ON SAT. WILL CONTACT DEALER ON MONDAY, APRIL L2, L999

Apr 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

O/D LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON, PULLED OVER AND PARKED VEHICLE, IT WOULDN'T GO INTO PARK OR REVERSE, TURNED OFF ENGINE, TRIED TO TURN ENGINE BACK ON AND COULDN'T ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, HAD TO LEAVE KEY IN IGNITION, THIS HAPPENED ON SAT. WILL CONTACT DEALER ON MONDAY, APRIL L2, L999

Apr 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR IS STICKING. HAS THIS BEEN REPORTED BEFORE TO THIS MODEL? *AK

Apr 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR IS STICKING. HAS THIS BEEN REPORTED BEFORE TO THIS MODEL? *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE GAS PEDAL IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, AND WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT IS HARD TO DEPRESS. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE GAS PEDAL IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, AND WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT IS HARD TO DEPRESS. *AK

Apr 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSFER CASE MALFUNCTIONED ,CAUSING THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM NOT TO ACTIVATE CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSFER CASE MALFUNCTIONED ,CAUSING THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM NOT TO ACTIVATE CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 28, 1999 Steering Crash

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIE ROD SHEARED; OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND RESULTING IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 28, 1999 Steering Crash

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIE ROD SHEARED; OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND RESULTING IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Exterior Lighting

REAR CENTER TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAD COMPLETE FAILURE; DEALER SAYS IT WILL COST BETWEEN $250 AND $300 TO REPLACE. I PRESUME IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM SINCE I FAILED ANNUAL INSPECTION DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT. ARE THERE OTHER REPORTS OF SIMILAR FAILURES? I AM UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY SO MU...

Mar 24, 1999 Exterior Lighting

REAR CENTER TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAD COMPLETE FAILURE; DEALER SAYS IT WILL COST BETWEEN $250 AND $300 TO REPLACE. I PRESUME IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM SINCE I FAILED ANNUAL INSPECTION DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT. ARE THERE OTHER REPORTS OF SIMILAR FAILURES? I AM UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY SO MU...

Mar 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. DRIVER COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, NOT EVEN WITH THE BRAKES. VEHICLE ENDED UP HITTING ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. DRIVER COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, NOT EVEN WITH THE BRAKES. VEHICLE ENDED UP HITTING ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT AND SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE LOCKING MECHANISM, TRAPPING THE OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CUT THE SEAT BELT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Structure

HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS THAT HOLD THE HATCHBACK LID ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO COLLAPSE ON THE OWNER. DLR SAID VEHICLE NEEDED TO GO TO A BODYSHOP. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT AND SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE LOCKING MECHANISM, TRAPPING THE OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CUT THE SEAT BELT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Structure

HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS THAT HOLD THE HATCHBACK LID ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO COLLAPSE ON THE OWNER. DLR SAID VEHICLE NEEDED TO GO TO A BODYSHOP. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Mar 5, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CONCERN IS THAT EVERYTIME WE TAKE OUR EXPLORER ON A ROAD TRIP WE GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. IT WILL COME ON AT THE FIRST 200 MILES OF THE TRIP. I'VE PULLED OVER EVERYTIME IT HAS HAPPENED AND CHECKED ALL THE SERVICES ON IT. I ALWAYS FOUND EVERYTHING IS WHERE IT SHOULD BE. WHEN WE HAVE DEPARTED FRO...

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CONCERN IS THAT EVERYTIME WE TAKE OUR EXPLORER ON A ROAD TRIP WE GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. IT WILL COME ON AT THE FIRST 200 MILES OF THE TRIP. I'VE PULLED OVER EVERYTIME IT HAS HAPPENED AND CHECKED ALL THE SERVICES ON IT. I ALWAYS FOUND EVERYTHING IS WHERE IT SHOULD BE. WHEN WE HAVE DEPARTED FRO...

Feb 18, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS CURRENTLY BEING REBUILT. A DEFECTIVE PART ALLOWED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE RADIATOR, AND RADIATOR FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE RADIATOR MUST BE REPLACED, AND THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. I ONLY HAVE LESS THAN 72,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I DID NOT PURCHASE...

Feb 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TRANSMISSION IS CURRENTLY BEING REBUILT. A DEFECTIVE PART ALLOWED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE RADIATOR, AND RADIATOR FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE RADIATOR MUST BE REPLACED, AND THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. I ONLY HAVE LESS THAN 72,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I DID NOT PURCHASE...

Feb 18, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS CURRENTLY BEING REBUILT. A DEFECTIVE PART ALLOWED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE RADIATOR, AND RADIATOR FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE RADIATOR MUST BE REPLACED, AND THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. I ONLY HAVE LESS THAN 72,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I DID NOT PURCHASE...

Feb 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TRANSMISSION IS CURRENTLY BEING REBUILT. A DEFECTIVE PART ALLOWED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE RADIATOR, AND RADIATOR FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE RADIATOR MUST BE REPLACED, AND THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. I ONLY HAVE LESS THAN 72,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I DID NOT PURCHASE...

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING GAS PEDAL, GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AND KEEP GOING UNTIL THE CONSUMER IS ABLE TO PULL GAS PEDAL UP WITH HER FOOT IN ORDER TO GET VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. *AK *ML

Feb 11, 1999 Power Train

REAR LEFT DOOR LOCK - CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE VEHICLE; 2ND FAILURE; FIXED 1ST TIME BY DEALER AT APPROX 30000 MILES;;; TRANSMISSION FAILED; O/D BLINKING; 3 PLANETARY GEARS BUSTED UP;;; BAD GROUND - RT HEADLIGHT, RT TURN SIGNAL, AND HIGH FAN NOT WORKING PROPERLY

Feb 11, 1999 Electrical System

REAR LEFT DOOR LOCK - CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE VEHICLE; 2ND FAILURE; FIXED 1ST TIME BY DEALER AT APPROX 30000 MILES;;; TRANSMISSION FAILED; O/D BLINKING; 3 PLANETARY GEARS BUSTED UP;;; BAD GROUND - RT HEADLIGHT, RT TURN SIGNAL, AND HIGH FAN NOT WORKING PROPERLY

Feb 11, 1999 Structure

REAR LEFT DOOR LOCK - CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE VEHICLE; 2ND FAILURE; FIXED 1ST TIME BY DEALER AT APPROX 30000 MILES;;; TRANSMISSION FAILED; O/D BLINKING; 3 PLANETARY GEARS BUSTED UP;;; BAD GROUND - RT HEADLIGHT, RT TURN SIGNAL, AND HIGH FAN NOT WORKING PROPERLY

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING GAS PEDAL, GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AND KEEP GOING UNTIL THE CONSUMER IS ABLE TO PULL GAS PEDAL UP WITH HER FOOT IN ORDER TO GET VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. *AK *ML

Feb 11, 1999 Power Train

REAR LEFT DOOR LOCK - CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE VEHICLE; 2ND FAILURE; FIXED 1ST TIME BY DEALER AT APPROX 30000 MILES;;; TRANSMISSION FAILED; O/D BLINKING; 3 PLANETARY GEARS BUSTED UP;;; BAD GROUND - RT HEADLIGHT, RT TURN SIGNAL, AND HIGH FAN NOT WORKING PROPERLY

Feb 11, 1999 Electrical System

REAR LEFT DOOR LOCK - CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE VEHICLE; 2ND FAILURE; FIXED 1ST TIME BY DEALER AT APPROX 30000 MILES;;; TRANSMISSION FAILED; O/D BLINKING; 3 PLANETARY GEARS BUSTED UP;;; BAD GROUND - RT HEADLIGHT, RT TURN SIGNAL, AND HIGH FAN NOT WORKING PROPERLY

Feb 11, 1999 Structure

REAR LEFT DOOR LOCK - CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE VEHICLE; 2ND FAILURE; FIXED 1ST TIME BY DEALER AT APPROX 30000 MILES;;; TRANSMISSION FAILED; O/D BLINKING; 3 PLANETARY GEARS BUSTED UP;;; BAD GROUND - RT HEADLIGHT, RT TURN SIGNAL, AND HIGH FAN NOT WORKING PROPERLY

Feb 3, 1999 Power Train

CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED 3 TIMES, BUT VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN OFF ROAD OR HARSHLY. MOST MILEAGE HAS BEEN HIGH SPEED USE OVER INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS FROM HERE TO FLORIDA OR NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA, WITHOUT EXCESSIVE SHIFTING. FIRST FAILURE, 12/31/97, I WAS TOLD SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED WHEN CLUTCH ...

Feb 3, 1999 Power Train

CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED 3 TIMES, BUT VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN OFF ROAD OR HARSHLY. MOST MILEAGE HAS BEEN HIGH SPEED USE OVER INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS FROM HERE TO FLORIDA OR NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA, WITHOUT EXCESSIVE SHIFTING. FIRST FAILURE, 12/31/97, I WAS TOLD SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED WHEN CLUTCH ...

Jan 28, 1999 Suspension

EQUIPPED WITH TOWING PACKAGE AND WITHOUT EVER HAVING TOWED A TRAILER OR HEAVY USAGE/WEIGHT IN THE REAR, THE REAR SPRINGS ARE SAGGING, CAUSING FRONT LIGHTS TO RISE AND IRRITATE OTHER DRIVERS AND EXCESSIVE WEAR ON TIRES. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Suspension

EQUIPPED WITH TOWING PACKAGE AND WITHOUT EVER HAVING TOWED A TRAILER OR HEAVY USAGE/WEIGHT IN THE REAR, THE REAR SPRINGS ARE SAGGING, CAUSING FRONT LIGHTS TO RISE AND IRRITATE OTHER DRIVERS AND EXCESSIVE WEAR ON TIRES. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Power Train

OD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AT APPROX. 41,600 MI. WAS TOLD BY DEALER LISTED ABOVE THAT FAULT CODES INDICATED INTERNAL FAILURE AND BEST ADVICE WAS TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION - REPLACE TRANS AT 41,600 !!!!!! VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM PRIVATE PARTY, GREAT SERVICE RECORDS PROVIED INCLUDING TRANSMISSION SERV...

Jan 20, 1999 Power Train

OD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AT APPROX. 41,600 MI. WAS TOLD BY DEALER LISTED ABOVE THAT FAULT CODES INDICATED INTERNAL FAILURE AND BEST ADVICE WAS TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION - REPLACE TRANS AT 41,600 !!!!!! VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM PRIVATE PARTY, GREAT SERVICE RECORDS PROVIED INCLUDING TRANSMISSION SERV...

Jan 11, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR CHECK UP. THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE CRACKED CAUSING FAILURE. HAD THEM REPLACED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR CHECK UP. THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE CRACKED CAUSING FAILURE. HAD THEM REPLACED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR CHECK UP. THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE CRACKED CAUSING FAILURE. HAD THEM REPLACED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR CHECK UP. THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE CRACKED CAUSING FAILURE. HAD THEM REPLACED. *AK

Dec 30, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER CAN SMELL GAS IN THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE FOR SERVICE AND THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SPLIT AT THE SEAM OF THE GAS TANK. IF THE CONSUMER WERE TO HIT A BUMP OR A HARD OBJECT, THE VEHICLE MIGHT BLOW UP WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Dec 30, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER CAN SMELL GAS IN THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE FOR SERVICE AND THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SPLIT AT THE SEAM OF THE GAS TANK. IF THE CONSUMER WERE TO HIT A BUMP OR A HARD OBJECT, THE VEHICLE MIGHT BLOW UP WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Dec 21, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY.

Dec 21, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY.

Dec 15, 1998 Seats

THE REAR SEAT FRAME LOCKING MECHANISM FAILS TO WORK. NEED TO USE A TOOL TO RELEASE LOCKING MECHANISM TO REMOVE OR FOLD SEAT DOWN. MANUFACTURER GAVE OKAY TO REPAIR SEAT. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR, EVEN UNDER WARRANTY.

Dec 15, 1998 Seats

THE REAR SEAT FRAME LOCKING MECHANISM FAILS TO WORK. NEED TO USE A TOOL TO RELEASE LOCKING MECHANISM TO REMOVE OR FOLD SEAT DOWN. MANUFACTURER GAVE OKAY TO REPAIR SEAT. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR, EVEN UNDER WARRANTY.

Dec 10, 1998 Equipment

LIGHTER POPPED OUT, KNOB AND COIL SEPARATED FROM EACH OTHER, HEATING ELEMENT STUCK INSIDE LIGHTER, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. DEALER NOTIFIED/ REPAIRED, BUT REFUSED TO GIVE WORK ORDER RECEIPT. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Equipment

LIGHTER POPPED OUT, KNOB AND COIL SEPARATED FROM EACH OTHER, HEATING ELEMENT STUCK INSIDE LIGHTER, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. DEALER NOTIFIED/ REPAIRED, BUT REFUSED TO GIVE WORK ORDER RECEIPT. *AK

Dec 4, 1998 Suspension

WHENEVER TURNING VEHICLE TO RIGHT, THE SWAY BAR WOULD MAKE CLUNKING NOISE. VEHICLE WOULD SWAY BACK & FORTH. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD IT ROAD TESTED. PUT ON RACK & NOTICE PROBLEMS WITH SWAY BAR & HAD IT REPAIRED. *AK *ML

Dec 4, 1998 Suspension

WHENEVER TURNING VEHICLE TO RIGHT, THE SWAY BAR WOULD MAKE CLUNKING NOISE. VEHICLE WOULD SWAY BACK & FORTH. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD IT ROAD TESTED. PUT ON RACK & NOTICE PROBLEMS WITH SWAY BAR & HAD IT REPAIRED. *AK *ML

Nov 27, 1998 Structure

BOTH INTERIOR REAR DOOR HANDLES FAILED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER. FAILURE OF THE DOOR HANDLE PREVENTED EGRESS FROM THE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT SOMEONE OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. LOCAL FORD PARTS DEPARTMENT VERIFIED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS FAILURES OF THESE PARTS BUT INDICATED THERE IS...

Nov 27, 1998 Structure

BOTH INTERIOR REAR DOOR HANDLES FAILED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER. FAILURE OF THE DOOR HANDLE PREVENTED EGRESS FROM THE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT SOMEONE OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. LOCAL FORD PARTS DEPARTMENT VERIFIED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS FAILURES OF THESE PARTS BUT INDICATED THERE IS...

Nov 17, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN TRYING TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT IT TAKES THREE OR FOUR TIMES TO GET THE SEAT BELT TO WORK. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE SEAT BELT WILL COME OFF WITHOUT ANYTHING TOUCHING THE SEAT BELT. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Power Train

THE DEALER TRIED TO SELL ME AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR $1500.00. I DID NOT WANT IT. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AND 3000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED...THE COST TO REPAIR IT IS $1400.00. TO ME, THIS SEEMS ODDLY COINCIDENTAL. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND ANY MANUFACTURERS DEFECTS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. I WOULD APP...

Nov 17, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN TRYING TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT IT TAKES THREE OR FOUR TIMES TO GET THE SEAT BELT TO WORK. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE SEAT BELT WILL COME OFF WITHOUT ANYTHING TOUCHING THE SEAT BELT. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Power Train

THE DEALER TRIED TO SELL ME AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR $1500.00. I DID NOT WANT IT. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AND 3000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED...THE COST TO REPAIR IT IS $1400.00. TO ME, THIS SEEMS ODDLY COINCIDENTAL. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND ANY MANUFACTURERS DEFECTS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. I WOULD APP...

Nov 9, 1998 Steering

ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT OF RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN JUNE 1997 BY DEALER, REPEAT PROBLEM IN NOVEMBER 1998, FAILURE OF REPLACEMENT PART. FLUID LEAKING FROM FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE ASSEMBLY, WITH ATTENDANT DETERIORATION IN STEERING ABILITY AS FLUID LEVEL FALLS.

Nov 9, 1998 Steering

ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT OF RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN JUNE 1997 BY DEALER, REPEAT PROBLEM IN NOVEMBER 1998, FAILURE OF REPLACEMENT PART. FLUID LEAKING FROM FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE ASSEMBLY, WITH ATTENDANT DETERIORATION IN STEERING ABILITY AS FLUID LEVEL FALLS.

Oct 28, 1998 Power Train

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ALONG WITH LARGE

Oct 28, 1998 Power Train

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ALONG WITH LARGE

Oct 26, 1998 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT FAILURE.

Oct 26, 1998 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT FAILURE.

Oct 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER TURNING CORNERS THE VEHICLE WOULD DIE OUT OR CUT OFF. WHEN VEHICLE IS AT DEALER'S & TEST DRIVEN, THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. THE PROBLEM CAN OCCUR OFTEN. VEHICLE HAS CUT OFF & THEN LATER RESTARTED. *AK

Oct 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER TURNING CORNERS THE VEHICLE WOULD DIE OUT OR CUT OFF. WHEN VEHICLE IS AT DEALER'S & TEST DRIVEN, THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. THE PROBLEM CAN OCCUR OFTEN. VEHICLE HAS CUT OFF & THEN LATER RESTARTED. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Seats

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH JUST LOOSENED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH JUST LOOSENED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 13, 1998 Seats

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH JUST LOOSENED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH JUST LOOSENED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 28, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Sep 28, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Sep 24, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS INLUDE DOORS UNLOCKING SPONTANEOUSLY, WINDOWS ROLLING UP AND DOWN WITHOUT PRESSING BUTTONS, GAS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN GAS TANK WAS JUST FILLED, OIL LIGHT COMING ON WHEN OIL IS FULL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON.

Sep 24, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS INLUDE DOORS UNLOCKING SPONTANEOUSLY, WINDOWS ROLLING UP AND DOWN WITHOUT PRESSING BUTTONS, GAS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN GAS TANK WAS JUST FILLED, OIL LIGHT COMING ON WHEN OIL IS FULL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON.

Sep 22, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE.

Sep 22, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE.

Sep 11, 1998 Seats

BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED AND WENT TO THE BACKSEAT OF THE CAR. DEALER CONTACTED AND HAS NOT RESPONDED TO THE CALL. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM VEHICLE AT FULCRUM DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE.

Sep 11, 1998 Seats

BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED AND WENT TO THE BACKSEAT OF THE CAR. DEALER CONTACTED AND HAS NOT RESPONDED TO THE CALL. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM VEHICLE AT FULCRUM DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE.

Sep 10, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SPOT WELDS, WHICH ATTACH THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE, CAME LOOSE.

Sep 10, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SPOT WELDS, WHICH ATTACH THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE, CAME LOOSE.

Sep 3, 1998 Visibility

REAR WINDOW IN THE SUV EXPLODED BECAUSE OF THE HEAT. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE WINDOW IS BEING REPLACED. *AK *SLC

Sep 3, 1998 Visibility

REAR WINDOW IN THE SUV EXPLODED BECAUSE OF THE HEAT. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE WINDOW IS BEING REPLACED. *AK *SLC

Sep 1, 1998 Power Train

NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS SAID TO BE OKAY BY THE DEALER DESPITE THE INTERIOR WARNING LIGHT. LATER, THE OWNERS WIFE EXPERIENCED AN EXTENDED DOWNSHIFT WITH THE RPMS REACHING CRITICAL LEVELS WITHOUT ANY ACCELERATION. VEHICLE WAS MANUEVERED OFF THE ROAD WHER IT WOULD NOT MOVE. DEALER TOWED VEHICL...

Sep 1, 1998 Power Train

NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS SAID TO BE OKAY BY THE DEALER DESPITE THE INTERIOR WARNING LIGHT. LATER, THE OWNERS WIFE EXPERIENCED AN EXTENDED DOWNSHIFT WITH THE RPMS REACHING CRITICAL LEVELS WITHOUT ANY ACCELERATION. VEHICLE WAS MANUEVERED OFF THE ROAD WHER IT WOULD NOT MOVE. DEALER TOWED VEHICL...

Aug 27, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD PROOF LOCKS ON BOTH REAR PASSENGER DOORS HAVE BROKEN, CAUSING THE DOORS TO BECOME INOPERABLE FOR EXITING THE VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE CHILD LOCKS WERE NEVER USED, CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH REAR LOCKS FAILED WITHIN ONE WEEK OF EACH OTHER. *SLC

Aug 27, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD PROOF LOCKS ON BOTH REAR PASSENGER DOORS HAVE BROKEN, CAUSING THE DOORS TO BECOME INOPERABLE FOR EXITING THE VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE CHILD LOCKS WERE NEVER USED, CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH REAR LOCKS FAILED WITHIN ONE WEEK OF EACH OTHER. *SLC

Aug 20, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHLE DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY VEHICLE SUDDENL ACCELERATED AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH. DRIVER HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. HAD TO GET TO ROAD SIDE AND CUT VEHICLE OFF. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Equipment

RADIO FAILED.

Aug 20, 1998 Structure

DRAINAGE CHANNELS DESIGN CAUSING WATER TO WASH OFF THE CHROME.

Aug 20, 1998 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR BECAME UNGLUED.

Aug 20, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHLE DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY VEHICLE SUDDENL ACCELERATED AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH. DRIVER HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. HAD TO GET TO ROAD SIDE AND CUT VEHICLE OFF. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Equipment

RADIO FAILED.

Aug 20, 1998 Structure

DRAINAGE CHANNELS DESIGN CAUSING WATER TO WASH OFF THE CHROME.

Aug 20, 1998 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR BECAME UNGLUED.

Aug 6, 1998 Structure

THE REAR HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER HAS COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 6, 1998 Structure

THE REAR HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER HAS COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 31, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN WHICH BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jul 31, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN WHICH BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES, GIVING THE OWNER NO INDICATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEE NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES, GIVING THE OWNER NO INDICATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEE NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON ACCELERATING THE THROTTLE STICKS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO INCREASE IN SPEED. *AK *NLM

Jul 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON ACCELERATING THE THROTTLE STICKS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO INCREASE IN SPEED. *AK *NLM

Jul 23, 1998 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY COVERING THE DRIVER AND INTERIOR WITH GLASS.

Jul 23, 1998 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY COVERING THE DRIVER AND INTERIOR WITH GLASS.

Jul 22, 1998 Structure

DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE, INTERNAL MECHANISM, BROKE AND FAILED TO OPEN DOOR. FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED.

Jul 22, 1998 Structure

DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE, INTERNAL MECHANISM, BROKE AND FAILED TO OPEN DOOR. FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED.

Jul 8, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE PINS THAT HOLD THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BROKE, CAUSING POOR MANEUVERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. OWNER WAS ADVISED BY TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST THAT FAILURE WAS UNPREVENTABLE AND IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN FORD EXPLORERS.

Jul 8, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE PINS THAT HOLD THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BROKE, CAUSING POOR MANEUVERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. OWNER WAS ADVISED BY TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST THAT FAILURE WAS UNPREVENTABLE AND IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN FORD EXPLORERS.

Jul 1, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERBOROUGH PARKWAYIN QUEENS, NY AND GOING AROUND A TURN TO THE RIGHT, REAR END FISHTAILED TO THE LEFT. FELT AS IF VEHICLE LOST CONTROL.

Jul 1, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERBOROUGH PARKWAYIN QUEENS, NY AND GOING AROUND A TURN TO THE RIGHT, REAR END FISHTAILED TO THE LEFT. FELT AS IF VEHICLE LOST CONTROL.

Jun 24, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 30 TO 40 MPH WHEN WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVERS NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OCCUPANT. ALSO THERE IS OVER 4000 DOLLARS OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER D...

Jun 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE COTNROL FAILED.

Jun 24, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 30 TO 40 MPH WHEN WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVERS NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OCCUPANT. ALSO THERE IS OVER 4000 DOLLARS OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER D...

Jun 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE COTNROL FAILED.

Jun 19, 1998 Suspension

A STUD IN THE SWAY BAR LINK ASSEMBLY, WAS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN AND NOT TORQUED PROPERLY ALLOWING NUT TO WORK LOOSE AND FAIL ALLOWING ASSEMBLY TO FALL COMPLETELY FREE FROM VEHICLE.

Jun 19, 1998 Suspension

A STUD IN THE SWAY BAR LINK ASSEMBLY, WAS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN AND NOT TORQUED PROPERLY ALLOWING NUT TO WORK LOOSE AND FAIL ALLOWING ASSEMBLY TO FALL COMPLETELY FREE FROM VEHICLE.

Jun 17, 1998 Equipment

ELECTRONIC DISPLAY CONSOLE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS/RADIO AND POWER DOOR LOCKS TO FAIL. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Equipment

ELECTRONIC DISPLAY CONSOLE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS/RADIO AND POWER DOOR LOCKS TO FAIL. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN OWNER TOOK TRUCK FOR STATE INSPECTION THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE SURFACE ON THE ROTORS WERE PEELING OFF IN CHUNCKS. OWNER DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY BRAKING PROBLEMS. ALSO, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE EXPLORER , THE FRONT LINK PIN FELL OFF, WAS MISSING. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Structure

WHEN OWNER TOOK TRUCK FOR STATE INSPECTION THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE SURFACE ON THE ROTORS WERE PEELING OFF IN CHUNCKS. OWNER DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY BRAKING PROBLEMS. ALSO, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE EXPLORER , THE FRONT LINK PIN FELL OFF, WAS MISSING. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN OWNER TOOK TRUCK FOR STATE INSPECTION THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE SURFACE ON THE ROTORS WERE PEELING OFF IN CHUNCKS. OWNER DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY BRAKING PROBLEMS. ALSO, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE EXPLORER , THE FRONT LINK PIN FELL OFF, WAS MISSING. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Structure

WHEN OWNER TOOK TRUCK FOR STATE INSPECTION THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE SURFACE ON THE ROTORS WERE PEELING OFF IN CHUNCKS. OWNER DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY BRAKING PROBLEMS. ALSO, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE EXPLORER , THE FRONT LINK PIN FELL OFF, WAS MISSING. *AK

Jun 9, 1998 Exterior Lighting Fire

VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED AND LOCKED FOR 30 HOURS PRIOR TO FIRE. FIRE APPEARS TO HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASH AREA OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHTS.

Jun 9, 1998 Exterior Lighting Fire

VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED AND LOCKED FOR 30 HOURS PRIOR TO FIRE. FIRE APPEARS TO HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASH AREA OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHTS.

May 27, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT ABOUT 43,000 MILES. DEALER IS REPLACING TRANSMISSION. *AK

May 27, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT ABOUT 43,000 MILES. DEALER IS REPLACING TRANSMISSION. *AK

May 25, 1998 Steering

2 FAILURES LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE, LINK BROKE AND FELL OFF CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL.

May 25, 1998 Steering

2 FAILURES LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE, LINK BROKE AND FELL OFF CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL.

May 8, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE SERVO SEAL FAILED.

May 8, 1998 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING AND VEHICLE SHIFTS VERY HARD. DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED.

May 8, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE SERVO SEAL FAILED.

May 8, 1998 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING AND VEHICLE SHIFTS VERY HARD. DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED.

May 7, 1998 Steering

DEFECTIVE STEERING RACK, CAUSINGFLUID LEAKS.

May 7, 1998 Steering

DEFECTIVE STEERING RACK, CAUSINGFLUID LEAKS.

Apr 17, 1998 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. FIRE STARTED IN DASH AREA OF VEHICLE. FIRE APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICAL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY LOST. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. FIRE STARTED IN DASH AREA OF VEHICLE. FIRE APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICAL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY LOST. *AK

Mar 25, 1998 Tires

THE SPARE TIRE IS 15 INCHES, BUT TRUCK WAS ORDERED FROM FORD WITH THE 16 INCH TIRE AND WHEEL PACKAGE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 25, 1998 Tires

THE SPARE TIRE IS 15 INCHES, BUT TRUCK WAS ORDERED FROM FORD WITH THE 16 INCH TIRE AND WHEEL PACKAGE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 5, 1998 Visibility

DEFECT IN THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A LINE IN THE VISION, REPLACING WINDSHIELD AND WIPER ARM.

Mar 5, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DEFECT CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY IN LINE OF VISION, REPLACEMENT OF WINDSHIELD & WIPER ARM DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Mar 5, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DEFECT CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY IN LINE OF VISION, REPLACEMENT OF WINDSHIELD & WIPER ARM DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Mar 5, 1998 Visibility

DEFECT IN THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A LINE IN THE VISION, REPLACING WINDSHIELD AND WIPER ARM.

Mar 5, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DEFECT CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY IN LINE OF VISION, REPLACEMENT OF WINDSHIELD & WIPER ARM DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Mar 5, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DEFECT CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY IN LINE OF VISION, REPLACEMENT OF WINDSHIELD & WIPER ARM DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Mar 4, 1998 Interior Lighting Fire

COURTESY LIGHT BULB SHORTED AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASH WHICH CAUGHT FIRE.

Mar 4, 1998 Interior Lighting Fire

COURTESY LIGHT BULB SHORTED AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASH WHICH CAUGHT FIRE.

Feb 17, 1998 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE SHOES WERE FROZEN TO ROTOR AND RIPPED THE CALIPER AND DRUM ASSEMBLY LOOSE WHEN VEHICLE STARTED MOVING IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. THE BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERED RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LOSS AND LOSS OF BRAKING FUNCTION.

Feb 17, 1998 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE SHOES WERE FROZEN TO ROTOR AND RIPPED THE CALIPER AND DRUM ASSEMBLY LOOSE WHEN VEHICLE STARTED MOVING IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. THE BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERED RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LOSS AND LOSS OF BRAKING FUNCTION.

Feb 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITH PARKING BRAKE SET, THE REAR DISC PADS FROZE TO THE ROTOR. UPON STARTING VEHICLE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE, THE MOTION OF THE WHEEL RIPPED THE BRAKE CALIPER FROM ITS MOUNTING (SEPARATING THE PADS FROM THE ROTOR.) THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE WAS SEVERED RESULTING IN LOSS OF BREAK FLUID AND ULTIMATELY LOSS B...

Feb 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITH PARKING BRAKE SET, THE REAR DISC PADS FROZE TO THE ROTOR. UPON STARTING VEHICLE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE, THE MOTION OF THE WHEEL RIPPED THE BRAKE CALIPER FROM ITS MOUNTING (SEPARATING THE PADS FROM THE ROTOR.) THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE WAS SEVERED RESULTING IN LOSS OF BREAK FLUID AND ULTIMATELY LOSS B...

Feb 12, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED (PARKING PAWL) WHILE IN PARKED GEAR RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH FENCE.

Feb 12, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED (PARKING PAWL) WHILE IN PARKED GEAR RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH FENCE.

Feb 9, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SHAKING WITH UNWANTED ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION DUE TO LACK OF CONTROL.

Feb 9, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SHAKING WITH UNWANTED ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION DUE TO LACK OF CONTROL.

Jan 23, 1998 Unknown Or Other Fire

CENTER CONSOLE CAUGHT FIRE.

Jan 23, 1998 Unknown Or Other Fire

CENTER CONSOLE CAUGHT FIRE.

Jan 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS VERY HARD DOWNSHIFTS WHICH SOUND AS IF PARTS HAVE BEEN LEFT BEHIND.

Jan 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS VERY HARD DOWNSHIFTS WHICH SOUND AS IF PARTS HAVE BEEN LEFT BEHIND.

Jan 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jan 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jan 12, 1998 Suspension

LINKAGE TO THE STABILIZER BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING.

Jan 12, 1998 Suspension

LINKAGE TO THE STABILIZER BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING.

Jan 10, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE FLOOR.

Jan 10, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE FLOOR.

Dec 12, 1997 Suspension Crash

LOW SPED IMPACT TO LEFT REAR CAUSED ROLLOVER. NE-AND ONE-HALF ROTATIONS, COMING TO REST ON ITS ROOF. PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED, CAUSING PARTIAL EJECTION OF 11-YEAR -OLD PASSENGER, CRUSHING HIS SKULL AND KILLING CHILD. TWO OTHER PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. *AK

Dec 12, 1997 Suspension Crash

LOW SPED IMPACT TO LEFT REAR CAUSED ROLLOVER. NE-AND ONE-HALF ROTATIONS, COMING TO REST ON ITS ROOF. PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED, CAUSING PARTIAL EJECTION OF 11-YEAR -OLD PASSENGER, CRUSHING HIS SKULL AND KILLING CHILD. TWO OTHER PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. *AK

Nov 28, 1997 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH, THE LEFT HAND STABILIZER BAR LINKAGE BROKE. THIS THREW THE VEHICLE INTO THE LEFT LANE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 28, 1997 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH, THE LEFT HAND STABILIZER BAR LINKAGE BROKE. THIS THREW THE VEHICLE INTO THE LEFT LANE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

#3 PISTON HAD A HOLE BURNT THROUGH IT.

Nov 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

#3 PISTON HAD A HOLE BURNT THROUGH IT.

Nov 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

GOING ABOUT 40MPH WHEN DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE & HIT TELEPHONE POLE. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT BUT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER DRIVER LEFT VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

GOING ABOUT 40MPH WHEN DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE & HIT TELEPHONE POLE. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT BUT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER DRIVER LEFT VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Nov 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

Nov 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

Nov 17, 1997 Structure

THE DOOR HANDLE ON BOTH REAR SIDES IS INOPERATIVE. FEELS AS THOUGH SOMETHING IS BENT IN THE MECHANISM SYSTEM OF THE INSIDE DOOR. ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE BY OUTSIDE. DEALER REPLACED NEW HANDLE ONE YEAR AGO, DEFECT IS STILL REOCCURRING. THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR INJURIES. *AK

Nov 17, 1997 Structure

THE DOOR HANDLE ON BOTH REAR SIDES IS INOPERATIVE. FEELS AS THOUGH SOMETHING IS BENT IN THE MECHANISM SYSTEM OF THE INSIDE DOOR. ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE BY OUTSIDE. DEALER REPLACED NEW HANDLE ONE YEAR AGO, DEFECT IS STILL REOCCURRING. THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR INJURIES. *AK

Nov 4, 1997 Seat Belts

RELEASE BUTTON ON THE TWO REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES JAM BETWEEN THE FOLD DOWN SEAT BACK, AND THE OCCUPIE SEAT.

Nov 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS SHIFTING CAUSING NOISE.

Nov 4, 1997 Seat Belts

RELEASE BUTTON ON THE TWO REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES JAM BETWEEN THE FOLD DOWN SEAT BACK, AND THE OCCUPIE SEAT.

Nov 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS SHIFTING CAUSING NOISE.

Oct 27, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO ACCELERATE SLIGHTLY IN ORDER TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE. IN BOTH INSTANCES, THE ACCELRATOR PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT MOVING THE FEET WHATSOEVER, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. PLACED VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO STOP IT. DEALER R...

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train

SERVICE BULLETIN: VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 6/20/95. PREMATURE FAILURE; FLASHING OF TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE OFF LAND. RESULT: STALLING. CONSEQUENCE: NEEDING REPLACEMENT. *AK *SLC

Oct 27, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO ACCELERATE SLIGHTLY IN ORDER TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE. IN BOTH INSTANCES, THE ACCELRATOR PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT MOVING THE FEET WHATSOEVER, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. PLACED VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO STOP IT. DEALER R...

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train

SERVICE BULLETIN: VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 6/20/95. PREMATURE FAILURE; FLASHING OF TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE OFF LAND. RESULT: STALLING. CONSEQUENCE: NEEDING REPLACEMENT. *AK *SLC

Oct 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BRAKES: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH , ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESS. USING BOTH FEET, PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO A STOP. TOWED TO DEALER AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THE NEXT DAY DRIVING ON SAME HIGHWAY THE SAME THING OCCURRED, AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. ...

Oct 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Oct 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BRAKES: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH , ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESS. USING BOTH FEET, PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO A STOP. TOWED TO DEALER AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THE NEXT DAY DRIVING ON SAME HIGHWAY THE SAME THING OCCURRED, AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. ...

Oct 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Oct 16, 1997 Interior Lighting

SPEEDOMETER LIGHT DOES NOT WORK ON THE 30 TO 40 MPH RANGE.

Oct 16, 1997 Interior Lighting

SPEEDOMETER LIGHT DOES NOT WORK ON THE 30 TO 40 MPH RANGE.

Oct 9, 1997 Electrical System

COMPUTER MALFUNCTION CAUSES VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO LOWER GEAR.

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

OVERDRIVE UNIT IN TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 9, 1997 Electrical System

MAIN COMPUTER (ECM) FAILED.

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL AXLE SEAL FAILED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK.

Oct 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

COMPUTER SYSTEM INDICATED A MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION, SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR WHICH SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITED THE SPEED OF THE CAR, REPLACE SOME TRANSMISSION PARTS, AND RESET COMPUTER, EVENT OCCURRED THREE TIMES, REPLACE TRANSMISSION, TO NO AVAIL.

Oct 9, 1997 Electrical System

COMPUTER MALFUNCTION CAUSES VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO LOWER GEAR.

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

OVERDRIVE UNIT IN TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 9, 1997 Electrical System

MAIN COMPUTER (ECM) FAILED.

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL AXLE SEAL FAILED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK.

Oct 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

COMPUTER SYSTEM INDICATED A MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION, SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR WHICH SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITED THE SPEED OF THE CAR, REPLACE SOME TRANSMISSION PARTS, AND RESET COMPUTER, EVENT OCCURRED THREE TIMES, REPLACE TRANSMISSION, TO NO AVAIL.

Sep 29, 1997 Suspension

ANTI-SWAY BAR DETACHED FROM SUSPENSION AT LOW SPEED WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. *AK

Sep 29, 1997 Suspension

ANTI-SWAY BAR DETACHED FROM SUSPENSION AT LOW SPEED WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. *AK

Sep 24, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, PULLING INTO A INTERSECTION, THE STEERING LOCKED AND WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL DUE TO A BROKEN STEERING COUPLER. THE STEERING COUPLER WAS REPLACED ON 9/24/97 BY DEALERSHIP. *AK

Sep 24, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, PULLING INTO A INTERSECTION, THE STEERING LOCKED AND WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL DUE TO A BROKEN STEERING COUPLER. THE STEERING COUPLER WAS REPLACED ON 9/24/97 BY DEALERSHIP. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT SPEED 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A SPEED OF 95 MPH, THE CONSUMER STOPPED VEHICLE BY PUTTING INTO NEUTRAL.

Sep 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT SPEED 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A SPEED OF 95 MPH, THE CONSUMER STOPPED VEHICLE BY PUTTING INTO NEUTRAL.

Sep 17, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE PLANETARY GEAR. *AK

Sep 17, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE PLANETARY GEAR. *AK

Sep 5, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH, TRYING TO STOP, THE ACCELERATOR SPED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO A TREE . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 5, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH, TRYING TO STOP, THE ACCELERATOR SPED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO A TREE . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 25, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION STABILIZER LINKS BROKE.

Aug 25, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION STABILIZER LINKS BROKE.

Jul 31, 1997 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF PARK.

Jul 31, 1997 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF PARK.

Jul 16, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE SPUTTERS AND SHUTS DOWN WHEN COMING TO A STOP.

Jul 16, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE SPUTTERS AND SHUTS DOWN WHEN COMING TO A STOP.

Jul 2, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL: DROVE VEHICLE FROM GEORGIA TO FLORIDA, PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY, NOTICED SMOKE COMING UP AROUND THE WINDSHIELD, TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FLOORBOARD.THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANY TYPE OF WARNING TO LET KNOW THAT THE V...

Jul 2, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL: DROVE VEHICLE FROM GEORGIA TO FLORIDA, PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY, NOTICED SMOKE COMING UP AROUND THE WINDSHIELD, TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FLOORBOARD.THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANY TYPE OF WARNING TO LET KNOW THAT THE V...

Jun 28, 1997 Structure

UPON CLOSING THE GATE, BRACKET PULLED AWAY FROM THE DOOR AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE LIFT GATE TO REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Jun 28, 1997 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR CAME OFF.

Jun 28, 1997 Structure

THE SUNROOF COVER FALLS OFF WHILE DRIVING.

Jun 28, 1997 Structure

ARM REST HAS BROKEN.

Jun 28, 1997 Structure

UPON CLOSING THE GATE, BRACKET PULLED AWAY FROM THE DOOR AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE LIFT GATE TO REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Jun 28, 1997 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR CAME OFF.

Jun 28, 1997 Structure

THE SUNROOF COVER FALLS OFF WHILE DRIVING.

Jun 28, 1997 Structure

ARM REST HAS BROKEN.

Jun 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Jun 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Jun 20, 1997 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, PREVENTING TRANSMISSION FROM SHIFTING GEARS PROPERLY.

Jun 20, 1997 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, PREVENTING TRANSMISSION FROM SHIFTING GEARS PROPERLY.

Jun 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDALS STICKS INTERMITTENTLY.

Jun 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDALS STICKS INTERMITTENTLY.

Jun 10, 1997 Structure

VEHICLE'S INSIDE REAR DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN 5 TIMES DUETO A PLASTIC INTERNAL PART WHICH IS BREAKING. CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THIS OCCURS. *AK

Jun 10, 1997 Structure

VEHICLE'S INSIDE REAR DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN 5 TIMES DUETO A PLASTIC INTERNAL PART WHICH IS BREAKING. CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THIS OCCURS. *AK

May 16, 1997 Tires

TIRE LABEL STATES 26 PSI WHICH IS INCORRECT, RECOMMENDED PSI IS 35. THIS ERROR RESULTED IN TIRES BEING UNDER INFLATED, CAUSING TIRES TO CUP.

May 16, 1997 Tires

TIRE LABEL STATES 26 PSI WHICH IS INCORRECT, RECOMMENDED PSI IS 35. THIS ERROR RESULTED IN TIRES BEING UNDER INFLATED, CAUSING TIRES TO CUP.

May 1, 1997 Power Train

OWNER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT STALLS DUE TO POWER TRAIN. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH CHANGING LANES AND POWER TRAIN DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH POWER TO CHANGE LANES. OWNER HAD PROBLEM CORRECTED. *AK

May 1, 1997 Power Train

OWNER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT STALLS DUE TO POWER TRAIN. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH CHANGING LANES AND POWER TRAIN DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH POWER TO CHANGE LANES. OWNER HAD PROBLEM CORRECTED. *AK

Apr 22, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HIT SOME ICE AND SLID OFF ROAD AND RAN OVER A SMALL TREE, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPIN. WHILE SPINNING, CONSUMER HIT TWO MORE TREES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL. CONSUMER WAS INJURED SLIGHTLY. *AK

Apr 22, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HIT SOME ICE AND SLID OFF ROAD AND RAN OVER A SMALL TREE, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPIN. WHILE SPINNING, CONSUMER HIT TWO MORE TREES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL. CONSUMER WAS INJURED SLIGHTLY. *AK

Apr 18, 1997 Tires

SPARE TIRE TOO SMALL.

Apr 18, 1997 Tires

SPARE TIRE TOO SMALL.

Apr 15, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER HAD NOTICED THAT WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELARTOR PEDAL AND RELEASING FOOT FROM PEDAL, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AS IF FORCE WAS STILL BEING APPLIED TO THE PEDAL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE HAVE SOME NEAR MISHAPS. CONSUMER ALSO CONTACTED THE DEALER ON A N...

Apr 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GREASE FROM THE SUSPENSION FELL ON THE LEFT BRAKE ROTOR, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE, COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED FIVE TIMES, ONCE CAUSING ACCIDENT/ROLLOVER/INJURY.

Apr 15, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Apr 15, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER HAD NOTICED THAT WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELARTOR PEDAL AND RELEASING FOOT FROM PEDAL, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AS IF FORCE WAS STILL BEING APPLIED TO THE PEDAL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE HAVE SOME NEAR MISHAPS. CONSUMER ALSO CONTACTED THE DEALER ON A N...

Apr 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GREASE FROM THE SUSPENSION FELL ON THE LEFT BRAKE ROTOR, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE, COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED FIVE TIMES, ONCE CAUSING ACCIDENT/ROLLOVER/INJURY.

Apr 15, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Apr 9, 1997 Power Train

4 WHEEL DRIVE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Apr 9, 1997 Power Train

4 WHEEL DRIVE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Mar 25, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SEPERATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER STATES THAT MOUNTING BOLT IS MISSING. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SEPERATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER STATES THAT MOUNTING BOLT IS MISSING. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 11, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Mar 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED

Mar 11, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION MODULE FAILED.

Mar 11, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Mar 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED

Mar 11, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION MODULE FAILED.

Feb 26, 1997 Power Train

LIMITED SLIP REAR END CLUTCH DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE.

Feb 26, 1997 Tires

RIGHT REAR TIRE CUPPING.

Feb 26, 1997 Power Train

LIMITED SLIP REAR END CLUTCH DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE.

Feb 26, 1997 Tires

RIGHT REAR TIRE CUPPING.

Feb 19, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT A LOW SPEED AT 30 MPH OWNER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT DRIVER SUSTAUNED INJURIES. *AK

Feb 19, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT A LOW SPEED AT 30 MPH OWNER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT DRIVER SUSTAUNED INJURIES. *AK

Feb 15, 1997 Tires

OWNER REQUESTING INFORMATION ON TIRE FAILURES (FIRESTONE ATX.)

Feb 15, 1997 Tires

OWNER REQUESTING INFORMATION ON TIRE FAILURES (FIRESTONE ATX.)

Feb 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO HWY. EXPERIENCED THROTTLE STICKING, STAYED IN WIDE OPEN POSITION, CAUSING EXCESSIVE ENGINE SPEED AND POWER, HAD TO PULL UP PEDAL WITH HAND TO DECELERATE ON TWO OCCASIONS, HAS BEEN FIXED. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVNG THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, RPMS UNKNOWN, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, WAITED A FEW SECONDS, TURNED THE IGNITION ON AGAIN AND THE ACCELERATOR WAS STILL IN OPEN THROTTLE POSITION. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO HWY. EXPERIENCED THROTTLE STICKING, STAYED IN WIDE OPEN POSITION, CAUSING EXCESSIVE ENGINE SPEED AND POWER, HAD TO PULL UP PEDAL WITH HAND TO DECELERATE ON TWO OCCASIONS, HAS BEEN FIXED. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVNG THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, RPMS UNKNOWN, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, WAITED A FEW SECONDS, TURNED THE IGNITION ON AGAIN AND THE ACCELERATOR WAS STILL IN OPEN THROTTLE POSITION. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH AT A LOW SPEED (28 MPH) , HIT BLACK ICE AND THREW VEHICLE ACROSS HWY. VEHICLE ROLLED ON ONE SIDE, SKIDDED AND CAME UP AGAIN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE 4X4 WHEELTRANSFER MOTOR FAILED. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH AT A LOW SPEED (28 MPH) , HIT BLACK ICE AND THREW VEHICLE ACROSS HWY. VEHICLE ROLLED ON ONE SIDE, SKIDDED AND CAME UP AGAIN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE 4X4 WHEELTRANSFER MOTOR FAILED. *AK

Jan 27, 1997 Visibility Crash

WHILE DRIVING TURNED ON THE DEFROSTER, WINDOWS GOT FOGGED UP, DRIVER UNABLE TO SEE, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. RAN INTO DITCH. VEHICLE BEING TOWED TO DEALER. INSURANCE ADJUSTOR LOOKED AT VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 27, 1997 Visibility Crash

WHILE DRIVING TURNED ON THE DEFROSTER, WINDOWS GOT FOGGED UP, DRIVER UNABLE TO SEE, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. RAN INTO DITCH. VEHICLE BEING TOWED TO DEALER. INSURANCE ADJUSTOR LOOKED AT VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 15, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AT APPROX. 25-50MPH, EXPERIENCED TRANSFER CASE FAILURE, DIDN'T TRANSFER POWER TO FRONT WHEELS, ENGINE RUNS , WON'T MOVE, AS THOUGH IN NEUTRAL, RENDERS VEHICLE TOTALLY INOPERATIVE, IN CONTACT WITH ZONE REPRESENTATIVE. *AK

Jan 15, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AT APPROX. 25-50MPH, EXPERIENCED TRANSFER CASE FAILURE, DIDN'T TRANSFER POWER TO FRONT WHEELS, ENGINE RUNS , WON'T MOVE, AS THOUGH IN NEUTRAL, RENDERS VEHICLE TOTALLY INOPERATIVE, IN CONTACT WITH ZONE REPRESENTATIVE. *AK

Jan 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES WHILE GOING OVER A BUMP, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES WHILE GOING OVER A BUMP, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING RAN OFF ROAD AND DAMAGED FRONT END, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND FUEL CUT OFF SYSTEM FAILED. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

WHILE DRIVING RAN OFF ROAD AND DAMAGED FRONT END, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND FUEL CUT OFF SYSTEM FAILED. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED A INFORMATION BROCHURE REGARDING AIRBAGS & ON/OFF SWITCHES. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WANTS A AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALLED, DEALER SAYS THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT BROCHURE, DENIED INSTALLATION. *YC

Jan 6, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING RAN OFF ROAD AND DAMAGED FRONT END, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND FUEL CUT OFF SYSTEM FAILED. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

WHILE DRIVING RAN OFF ROAD AND DAMAGED FRONT END, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND FUEL CUT OFF SYSTEM FAILED. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED A INFORMATION BROCHURE REGARDING AIRBAGS & ON/OFF SWITCHES. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WANTS A AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALLED, DEALER SAYS THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT BROCHURE, DENIED INSTALLATION. *YC

Jan 2, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILURE, CAUSING INSTABILITY.

Jan 2, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILURE, CAUSING INSTABILITY.

Dec 31, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD SEPARATED FROM TIE ROD END.

Dec 31, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD SEPARATED FROM TIE ROD END.

Dec 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR LEAKS.

Dec 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR LEAKS.

Dec 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CIRCUIT BOARD OVERHEATED, CAUSING FIRE.

Dec 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CIRCUIT BOARD OVERHEATED, CAUSING FIRE.

Dec 17, 1996 Visibility

WATER GOT SUCKED INTO THE AIR INTAKE, THROUGH THE AIR FILTER, AND INTO THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN HYDROSTATIC LOCK-UP AND TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE.

Dec 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH WATER , WATER GETS SUCKED INTO THE AIR INTAKE,THROUGH THE FILTER AND INTO THE ENGINE RESULTING IN HYDROSTATIC LOCK-UP AND TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE.

Dec 17, 1996 Visibility

WATER GOT SUCKED INTO THE AIR INTAKE, THROUGH THE AIR FILTER, AND INTO THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN HYDROSTATIC LOCK-UP AND TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE.

Dec 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH WATER , WATER GETS SUCKED INTO THE AIR INTAKE,THROUGH THE FILTER AND INTO THE ENGINE RESULTING IN HYDROSTATIC LOCK-UP AND TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE.

Dec 10, 1996 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES AND WILL NOT GO OFF . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES AND WILL NOT GO OFF . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Dec 5, 1996 Suspension

LOWERED FRONTEND TORSION BARS WELL BELOW ORIGINAL ALLOWABLE SPECIFICATIONS, MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO TIP OVER.

Dec 5, 1996 Suspension

LOWERED FRONTEND TORSION BARS WELL BELOW ORIGINAL ALLOWABLE SPECIFICATIONS, MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO TIP OVER.

Dec 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF RADIATOR COOLANT IN THE SNOW, WHILE IDLING, AFTER A 10 DEGREE NIGHT.

Dec 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF RADIATOR COOLANT IN THE SNOW, WHILE IDLING, AFTER A 10 DEGREE NIGHT.

Dec 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: BRAKES TOTALLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE COMING ONTO MAJOR ST, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, DRIVER SHIFTED INTO PARK GEAR TO STOP VEHICLE, SPEED 5 MPH. *AK

Dec 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: BRAKES TOTALLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE COMING ONTO MAJOR ST, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, DRIVER SHIFTED INTO PARK GEAR TO STOP VEHICLE, SPEED 5 MPH. *AK

Nov 18, 1996 Equipment

DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE FLOOR MAT, THE FLOOR MAT IS STICKING UNDER THE GAS PEDAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *AK

Nov 18, 1996 Equipment

DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE FLOOR MAT, THE FLOOR MAT IS STICKING UNDER THE GAS PEDAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT/REAR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND ON DRY PAVEMENT LOCKED UP, CASUING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT/REAR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND ON DRY PAVEMENT LOCKED UP, CASUING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE BRAKES FAILED. *AK CONSUMER STATED MASTER CYLINDER FAILED IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT NO CHARGE, ALSO FRONT BUMPER AND FRONT STRIP IS DAMAGED.*JB

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE BRAKES FAILED. *AK CONSUMER STATED MASTER CYLINDER FAILED IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT NO CHARGE, ALSO FRONT BUMPER AND FRONT STRIP IS DAMAGED.*JB

Nov 5, 1996 Structure

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE BRAKES FAILED. *AK CONSUMER STATED MASTER CYLINDER FAILED IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT NO CHARGE, ALSO FRONT BUMPER AND FRONT STRIP IS DAMAGED.*JB

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE BRAKES FAILED. *AK CONSUMER STATED MASTER CYLINDER FAILED IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT NO CHARGE, ALSO FRONT BUMPER AND FRONT STRIP IS DAMAGED.*JB

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE BRAKES FAILED. *AK CONSUMER STATED MASTER CYLINDER FAILED IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT NO CHARGE, ALSO FRONT BUMPER AND FRONT STRIP IS DAMAGED.*JB

Nov 5, 1996 Structure

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE BRAKES FAILED. *AK CONSUMER STATED MASTER CYLINDER FAILED IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT NO CHARGE, ALSO FRONT BUMPER AND FRONT STRIP IS DAMAGED.*JB

Nov 4, 1996 Suspension

DURING BRAKING OR GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP THERE IS A POPING OR CLANKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Nov 4, 1996 Suspension

DURING BRAKING OR GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP THERE IS A POPING OR CLANKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER DRIVING THROUGH WATER ENGINE DIED AFTER WATER WAS SUCKED INTO ENGINE PISTIONS DUE TO AIR INTAKE BEING LOCATED ON BOTTOM OF VEHICLE.

Oct 22, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER DRIVING THROUGH WATER ENGINE DIED AFTER WATER WAS SUCKED INTO ENGINE PISTIONS DUE TO AIR INTAKE BEING LOCATED ON BOTTOM OF VEHICLE.

Oct 15, 1996 Structure

FAILURE ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE, THE DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Structure

FAILURE ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE, THE DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 11, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT SEAT BELTS UNLOCKED FROM THE BUCKLE. *AK

Oct 11, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT SEAT BELTS UNLOCKED FROM THE BUCKLE. *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN REAR -END ACCIDENT, ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH FRONTAL IMPACT 45 MPH, NEITHER DUAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. .*AK

Oct 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN REAR -END ACCIDENT, ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH FRONTAL IMPACT 45 MPH, NEITHER DUAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. .*AK

Oct 4, 1996 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE LOW IT MAKES A POPPING NOISE, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU THE TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Oct 4, 1996 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE LOW IT MAKES A POPPING NOISE, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU THE TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Sep 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES.

Sep 30, 1996 Steering

STEERING PROBLEMS.

Sep 30, 1996 Suspension

STEERING PROBLEMS.

Sep 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Sep 30, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS.

Sep 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES.

Sep 30, 1996 Steering

STEERING PROBLEMS.

Sep 30, 1996 Suspension

STEERING PROBLEMS.

Sep 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Sep 30, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS.

Sep 17, 1996 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR COMING TO A STOP, IT CUTS OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Sep 17, 1996 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR COMING TO A STOP, IT CUTS OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Sep 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SOMTIMES IN WET OR DRY WEATHER THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Sep 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SOMTIMES IN WET OR DRY WEATHER THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Sep 6, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING AN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Sep 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER TRAVELING AT LESS (20) MILES, WHEN BRAKING AND HITTING A BUMP, THE WHEELS LOCK UP. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS.*AK

Sep 6, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING AN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Sep 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER TRAVELING AT LESS (20) MILES, WHEN BRAKING AND HITTING A BUMP, THE WHEELS LOCK UP. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS.*AK

Aug 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

RAN THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND ENDED UP IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE BRAKES GAVE OUT. PLEASE GIVE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS LOCKED UP WHEN APPLIED AND WHEN CAR HIT A TELEPHONE POLE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Air Bags Crash

ABS LOCKED UP WHEN APPLIED AND WHEN CAR HIT A TELEPHONE POLE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

RAN THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND ENDED UP IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE BRAKES GAVE OUT. PLEASE GIVE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS LOCKED UP WHEN APPLIED AND WHEN CAR HIT A TELEPHONE POLE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Air Bags Crash

ABS LOCKED UP WHEN APPLIED AND WHEN CAR HIT A TELEPHONE POLE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 21, 1996 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR IS LOCATED TOO LOW, CAUSING A BLIND SPOT LOCATED IN DRIVER'S DIRECT LINE OF SIGHT, ALSO BUMPER RUSTED. *AK

Aug 21, 1996 Structure

REARVIEW MIRROR IS LOCATED TOO LOW, CAUSING A BLIND SPOT LOCATED IN DRIVER'S DIRECT LINE OF SIGHT, ALSO BUMPER RUSTED. *AK

Aug 21, 1996 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR IS LOCATED TOO LOW, CAUSING A BLIND SPOT LOCATED IN DRIVER'S DIRECT LINE OF SIGHT, ALSO BUMPER RUSTED. *AK

Aug 21, 1996 Structure

REARVIEW MIRROR IS LOCATED TOO LOW, CAUSING A BLIND SPOT LOCATED IN DRIVER'S DIRECT LINE OF SIGHT, ALSO BUMPER RUSTED. *AK

Aug 15, 1996 Visibility

LOCATION OF REAR VIEW MIRROR INTERFERES WITH FORWARD VISIBILITY.

Aug 15, 1996 Visibility

LOCATION OF REAR VIEW MIRROR INTERFERES WITH FORWARD VISIBILITY.

Aug 14, 1996 Structure

CHILD'S FINGER TIP AND NAIL WAS SNAPPED OFF BY ROLLER PIN LOCATED IN THE DOOR.*AK

Aug 14, 1996 Structure

CHILD'S FINGER TIP AND NAIL WAS SNAPPED OFF BY ROLLER PIN LOCATED IN THE DOOR.*AK

Aug 1, 1996 Suspension

FRONT END SHAKES AND MAKES NOISES, DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, AND CAUSES UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TIRES DUE TO MISALIGNED FRONT END. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Tires

FRONT END SHAKES AND MAKES NOISES, DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, AND CAUSES UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TIRES DUE TO MISALIGNED FRONT END. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Visibility

POWER SUNROOF FAILED. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Equipment

POWER ANTENNA FAILED. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Equipment

PROBLEM WITH HEATER/A.C. SYSTEM. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Visibility

PROBLEM WITH HEATER/A.C. SYSTEM. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NOISY. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MAKES LOUD POPPING NOISE INTERMITTENTLY. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER FAILED. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL SPEED SERVO FAILED. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Electrical System

WIRING ASSEMBLY MAIN LOOM FAILED. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Suspension

FRONT END SHAKES AND MAKES NOISES, DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, AND CAUSES UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TIRES DUE TO MISALIGNED FRONT END. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Tires

FRONT END SHAKES AND MAKES NOISES, DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, AND CAUSES UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TIRES DUE TO MISALIGNED FRONT END. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Visibility

POWER SUNROOF FAILED. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Equipment

POWER ANTENNA FAILED. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Equipment

PROBLEM WITH HEATER/A.C. SYSTEM. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Visibility

PROBLEM WITH HEATER/A.C. SYSTEM. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NOISY. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MAKES LOUD POPPING NOISE INTERMITTENTLY. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER FAILED. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL SPEED SERVO FAILED. *DH

Aug 1, 1996 Electrical System

WIRING ASSEMBLY MAIN LOOM FAILED. *DH

Jul 16, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVNG, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 16, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVNG, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 11, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH

Jul 11, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH

Jun 24, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME BROKE, CAUSING DRIVER TO SLIDE IN THE SEAT WHEN MAKING TURNS. *SD

Jun 24, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME BROKE, CAUSING DRIVER TO SLIDE IN THE SEAT WHEN MAKING TURNS. *SD

Jun 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN COMING TO STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKES, BUT NOT PRESSING DOWN COMPLETELY OR WHEN HIT BUMP, BRAKES ENGAGE PREMATURELY, GRAB/HOLD VEHICLE/JERK. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN COMING TO STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKES, BUT NOT PRESSING DOWN COMPLETELY OR WHEN HIT BUMP, BRAKES ENGAGE PREMATURELY, GRAB/HOLD VEHICLE/JERK. *AK

Jun 7, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, WIRES BEGAN TO SPARK IN THE DASH BOARD AND SMELLED OF SMOKE THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. MORE INFORMATION PLEASE. *AK

Jun 7, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, WIRES BEGAN TO SPARK IN THE DASH BOARD AND SMELLED OF SMOKE THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. MORE INFORMATION PLEASE. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN FAILED. *SD

Jun 3, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN FAILED. *SD

May 28, 1996 Suspension

SWAY BAR BROKE ON PASSENGER SIDE, ALSO STABILIZER BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

May 28, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS.

May 28, 1996 Suspension

SWAY BAR BROKE ON PASSENGER SIDE, ALSO STABILIZER BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

May 28, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS.

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED, TRUCK WILL SHUT DOWN "DEAD". TWO AREA FORD DEALERS CAN'T RECONSTRUCT OR DETERMINE FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED, TRUCK WILL SHUT DOWN "DEAD". TWO AREA FORD DEALERS CAN'T RECONSTRUCT OR DETERMINE FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED, TRUCK WILL SHUT DOWN "DEAD". TWO AREA FORD DEALERS CAN'T RECONSTRUCT OR DETERMINE FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED, TRUCK WILL SHUT DOWN "DEAD". TWO AREA FORD DEALERS CAN'T RECONSTRUCT OR DETERMINE FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Apr 25, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Apr 19, 1996 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS DIFFICULT TO UNBUCKLE DUE TO THE ANCHORS BEING TOO CLOSE TOGETHER WITH THE RELEASE BUTTONS FACING. *DSH

Apr 19, 1996 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS DIFFICULT TO UNBUCKLE DUE TO THE ANCHORS BEING TOO CLOSE TOGETHER WITH THE RELEASE BUTTONS FACING. *DSH

Apr 15, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TRUCK WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 15, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TRUCK WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 5, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00, SPEED 30MPH, LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HITTING A TREE, DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 5, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00, SPEED 30MPH, LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HITTING A TREE, DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WIRING UNDER DASH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH

Mar 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WIRING UNDER DASH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH

Mar 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 25-35MPH, MAKING LEFT TURN, SUDDENLY REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP, VEHICLE SKIDDED ACROSS ROAD, THEN ROLLED OVER TWICE. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN ICY WEATHER WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE ABS BRAKE FAILED. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 25-35MPH, MAKING LEFT TURN, SUDDENLY REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP, VEHICLE SKIDDED ACROSS ROAD, THEN ROLLED OVER TWICE. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN ICY WEATHER WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE ABS BRAKE FAILED. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 14, 1996 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS WILL DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 14, 1996 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS WILL DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRAVELING DOWN AN INCLINE VEHICLE EXHIBITS TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. NO RESPONSE FROM ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRAVELING DOWN AN INCLINE VEHICLE EXHIBITS TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. NO RESPONSE FROM ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRAVELING DOWN AN INCLINE VEHICLE EXHIBITS TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. NO RESPONSE FROM ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRAVELING DOWN AN INCLINE VEHICLE EXHIBITS TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. NO RESPONSE FROM ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Power Train

THE BOLT THAT WHOLDS THE AXLE COMPLETEY COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. AND FORD SAID IT IS NOT A PROBLEM *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED BRAKE GO TO THE FLOOR . *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Power Train

THE BOLT THAT WHOLDS THE AXLE COMPLETEY COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. AND FORD SAID IT IS NOT A PROBLEM *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED BRAKE GO TO THE FLOOR . *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Power Train

THE BOLT THAT WHOLDS THE AXLE COMPLETEY COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. AND FORD SAID IT IS NOT A PROBLEM *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED BRAKE GO TO THE FLOOR . *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Power Train

THE BOLT THAT WHOLDS THE AXLE COMPLETEY COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. AND FORD SAID IT IS NOT A PROBLEM *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED BRAKE GO TO THE FLOOR . *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WAS VERY HARD, VEHICLE WAS IMPACT 3:00 POSITION SWIRLED OUT OF CONTROL AND IMPACTED AGAIN, SPEED 20 MPH. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE WAS VERY HARD, UNABLE TO BRAKE AT ALL. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WAS VERY HARD, VEHICLE WAS IMPACT 3:00 POSITION SWIRLED OUT OF CONTROL AND IMPACTED AGAIN, SPEED 20 MPH. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE WAS VERY HARD, UNABLE TO BRAKE AT ALL. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WAS VERY HARD, VEHICLE WAS IMPACT 3:00 POSITION SWIRLED OUT OF CONTROL AND IMPACTED AGAIN, SPEED 20 MPH. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE WAS VERY HARD, UNABLE TO BRAKE AT ALL. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WAS VERY HARD, VEHICLE WAS IMPACT 3:00 POSITION SWIRLED OUT OF CONTROL AND IMPACTED AGAIN, SPEED 20 MPH. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE WAS VERY HARD, UNABLE TO BRAKE AT ALL. *AK

Feb 20, 1996 Power Train

DRIVE TRAIN BELT FAILURE. *SD

Feb 20, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE LINKAGE STICKS. *SD

Feb 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE. *SD

Feb 20, 1996 Power Train

DRIVE TRAIN BELT FAILURE. *SD

Feb 20, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE LINKAGE STICKS. *SD

Feb 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE. *SD

Jan 22, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED OF 55 MPH, ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK WHILE PASSING. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED OF 55 MPH, ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK WHILE PASSING. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

PARKING LIGHT BULB FAILURE. *AK

Jan 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

PARKING LIGHT BULB FAILURE. *AK

Jan 11, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Steering Crash

THE STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING PUT CAR IN FIFTH GEAR THERE IS A NOISE DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Steering Crash

THE STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING PUT CAR IN FIFTH GEAR THERE IS A NOISE DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. TT

Dec 22, 1995 Structure

LEFT REAR DOOR LOCK FAILED. *SKD

Dec 22, 1995 Structure

LEFT REAR DOOR LOCK FAILED. *SKD

Dec 18, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

AUTO BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ALL OF A SUDDEN W/O CONSUMER APPLYING ANY GAS- ABS BRAKES FAILED SO CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES. TT

Dec 18, 1995 Steering

TIE RODS FAILED.

Dec 18, 1995 Steering

DRAG LINK FAILURE. *AK

Dec 18, 1995 Power Train

AXLE BEARING ASSEMBLY FAILURE. *AK

Dec 18, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

AUTO BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ALL OF A SUDDEN W/O CONSUMER APPLYING ANY GAS- ABS BRAKES FAILED SO CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES. TT

Dec 18, 1995 Steering

TIE RODS FAILED.

Dec 18, 1995 Steering

DRAG LINK FAILURE. *AK

Dec 18, 1995 Power Train

AXLE BEARING ASSEMBLY FAILURE. *AK

Dec 16, 1995 Wheels

ALUMINUM WHEELS CAUSE TIRES TO GO FLAT. *DSH

Dec 16, 1995 Wheels

ALUMINUM WHEELS CAUSE TIRES TO GO FLAT. *DSH

Dec 7, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, TO STOP VEHICLE APPLIED BRAKES STEERING DIRECTION OF SKID TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TT

Dec 7, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, TO STOP VEHICLE APPLIED BRAKES STEERING DIRECTION OF SKID TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TT

Nov 27, 1995 Structure

LIFTGATE GAS ASSIST BRACKET BROKE PRIOR TO RECALL/RECALL REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. *SD

Nov 27, 1995 Structure

LIFTGATE GAS ASSIST BRACKET BROKE PRIOR TO RECALL/RECALL REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. *SD

Nov 9, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT *JB

Nov 9, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT *JB

Nov 9, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Nov 9, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT *JB

Nov 9, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT *JB

Nov 9, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Nov 7, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

TURN ON THE CRUISER CONTROL COULDN'T GET IT OFF THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK . TT CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD NOT TURN OFF WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AND MANUALLY PULLING THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON OFF, CONSUMER HAD TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, CONSUMER STATE...

Nov 7, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

TURN ON THE CRUISER CONTROL COULDN'T GET IT OFF THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK . TT

Nov 7, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

TURN ON THE CRUISER CONTROL COULDN'T GET IT OFF THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK . TT CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD NOT TURN OFF WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AND MANUALLY PULLING THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON OFF, CONSUMER HAD TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, CONSUMER STATE...

Nov 7, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

TURN ON THE CRUISER CONTROL COULDN'T GET IT OFF THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK . TT

Oct 30, 1995 Electrical System

HORN PADS REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE.

Oct 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE PEDAL HAS LOCKED UP TWICE, ONCE CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Oct 30, 1995 Power Train

VIBRATION FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL/GAS PEDAL, DRIVE SHAFT TO BE REPLACED.

Oct 30, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 30, 1995 Electrical System

HORN PADS REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE.

Oct 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE PEDAL HAS LOCKED UP TWICE, ONCE CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Oct 30, 1995 Power Train

VIBRATION FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL/GAS PEDAL, DRIVE SHAFT TO BE REPLACED.

Oct 30, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 11, 1995 Fuel System, Other

GAS TANK READING IS INACCURATE, DEALER CANNOT FIX IT. TT

Oct 11, 1995 Fuel System, Other

GAS TANK READING IS INACCURATE, DEALER CANNOT FIX IT. TT

Oct 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES WHEN BRAKING DOWN A STEEP SLOPE AND IT ACTIVATES WHEN GOING OVER A BUMPY ROAD AND BRAKING AT THE SAME TIME. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED A NUMBER OF TIMES. THEN THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP. TT

Oct 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES WHEN BRAKING DOWN A STEEP SLOPE AND IT ACTIVATES WHEN GOING OVER A BUMPY ROAD AND BRAKING AT THE SAME TIME. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED A NUMBER OF TIMES. THEN THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP. TT

Oct 5, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, GAS PEDAL COMPLETELY COLLAPSED; FACTORY WELD CAME OFF; LOST ALL VEHICLE POWER; MANAGED TO DRIFT TO SIDE OF ROAD; SPEED 45 MPH. TT *SLC

Oct 5, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, GAS PEDAL COMPLETELY COLLAPSED; FACTORY WELD CAME OFF; LOST ALL VEHICLE POWER; MANAGED TO DRIFT TO SIDE OF ROAD; SPEED 45 MPH. TT

Oct 5, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, GAS PEDAL COMPLETELY COLLAPSED; FACTORY WELD CAME OFF; LOST ALL VEHICLE POWER; MANAGED TO DRIFT TO SIDE OF ROAD; SPEED 45 MPH. TT *SLC

Oct 5, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, GAS PEDAL COMPLETELY COLLAPSED; FACTORY WELD CAME OFF; LOST ALL VEHICLE POWER; MANAGED TO DRIFT TO SIDE OF ROAD; SPEED 45 MPH. TT

Sep 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING DIRT ROAD WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE CAR SKIDS . TT

Sep 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING DIRT ROAD WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE CAR SKIDS . TT

Sep 8, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT SEQUENCES DURING AND AFTER THE FAILURE.OCCURED MORE THAN 1 TIME. TT

Sep 8, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT SEQUENCES DURING AND AFTER THE FAILURE.OCCURED MORE THAN 1 TIME. TT

Sep 7, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE DUE TO BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP INCORRECTLY MADE TOO SHORT NOT MAKING CONTACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Sep 7, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Sep 7, 1995 Steering

STEERING FAILURE. *AK

Sep 7, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END FAILURE. *AK

Sep 7, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE DUE TO BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP INCORRECTLY MADE TOO SHORT NOT MAKING CONTACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Sep 7, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Sep 7, 1995 Steering

STEERING FAILURE. *AK

Sep 7, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END FAILURE. *AK

Aug 30, 1995 Electrical System

WHEN TURCKS IN MOTION FEELS LIKE ITS LOSSING POWER, OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON. TT

Aug 30, 1995 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING THE JEEP FEELS LIKE IT LOSSING POWER THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT ON . TT

Aug 30, 1995 Seats

POWER SEAT SWITCH FAILURE. *AW

Aug 30, 1995 Electrical System

WHEN TURCKS IN MOTION FEELS LIKE ITS LOSSING POWER, OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON. TT

Aug 30, 1995 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING THE JEEP FEELS LIKE IT LOSSING POWER THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT ON . TT

Aug 30, 1995 Seats

POWER SEAT SWITCH FAILURE. *AW

Aug 23, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING GASKET FAILED. *AK

Aug 23, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING GASKET FAILED. *AK

Aug 18, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILS TO COOMPLETLY RETRACT. *AW

Aug 18, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILS TO COOMPLETLY RETRACT. *AW

Aug 16, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT COMPLETE STOP, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION, LAP/SHOULDER DID NOT RETRACT. TT

Aug 16, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT COMPLETE STOP, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION, LAP/SHOULDER DID NOT RETRACT. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE/INDICATOR FAILURE. *AK

Aug 15, 1995 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE/INDICATOR FAILURE. *AK

Jul 28, 1995 Steering

THE TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TT

Jul 28, 1995 Steering

THE TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TT

Jul 20, 1995 Electrical System

BATTERY LEAKED ACID AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS. TT

Jul 20, 1995 Electrical System

BATTERY LEAKED ACID AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN ACCIDENT ON A DRY DAY HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAR ROLLOVER TWO TIME THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WAS IN SEAT BELT CAR WAS TOTALED. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN ACCIDENT ON A DRY DAY HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAR ROLLOVER TWO TIME THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WAS IN SEAT BELT CAR WAS TOTALED. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN ACCIDENT ON A DRY DAY HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAR ROLLOVER TWO TIME THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WAS IN SEAT BELT CAR WAS TOTALED. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN ACCIDENT ON A DRY DAY HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAR ROLLOVER TWO TIME THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WAS IN SEAT BELT CAR WAS TOTALED. TT

Jul 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING BOUGHT FROM LOCAL DEALER.

Jul 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING BOUGHT FROM LOCAL DEALER.

Jul 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO ROAD PLASTIC IN THE SYSTEM, LATER EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE AND NO WARNING LIGHT. *AK

Jul 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO ROAD PLASTIC IN THE SYSTEM, LATER EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE AND NO WARNING LIGHT. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 30, 1995 Steering

RECALL 95V053 MFG., 95S08 TIE ROD. COMPONENTS REPLACED BUT PROBLEM IS STILL FAILING. MILLER FORD IN NJ., STILL HAS TRUCK AND NOT FIXED. *AK

Jun 30, 1995 Steering

RECALL 95V053 MFG., 95S08 TIE ROD. COMPONENTS REPLACED BUT PROBLEM IS STILL FAILING. MILLER FORD IN NJ., STILL HAS TRUCK AND NOT FIXED. *AK

Jun 29, 1995 Steering

PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE TO REPLACE THE INNER TIE RODS ON VEHICLE. TT

Jun 29, 1995 Steering

PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE TO REPLACE THE INNER TIE RODS ON VEHICLE. TT

Jun 26, 1995 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS GET GAS AT A GAS STATION AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF THE BOLT ON THE BALL JOINT CAME OFF. TT

Jun 26, 1995 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS GET GAS AT A GAS STATION AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF THE BOLT ON THE BALL JOINT CAME OFF. TT

Jun 23, 1995 Structure

HATCHBACK SUPPORT ROD FAILURE, WHEN OPENED AND PROPED IN PLACE SUPPORT RODS WILL FALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING PE95-032 ACTIVE. TT

Jun 23, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED IN COMPUTER CONSOLE, ENTIRE TRUCK BLEW UP. TT

Jun 23, 1995 Structure

HATCHBACK SUPPORT ROD FAILURE, WHEN OPENED AND PROPED IN PLACE SUPPORT RODS WILL FALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING PE95-032 ACTIVE. TT

Jun 23, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED IN COMPUTER CONSOLE, ENTIRE TRUCK BLEW UP. TT

Jun 21, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE, VEHICLE WENT TO 90 MPH. TT

Jun 21, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE, VEHICLE WENT TO 90 MPH. TT

Jun 16, 1995 Structure Crash

REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SEPARATES FROM LIGTGATE WHEN IN OPEN EXTENDED POSITION, LEAVING ONLY ONE STRUT INTACT, CAUSING HATCH TO FALL/INJURY. *SD

Jun 16, 1995 Structure Crash

REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SEPARATES FROM LIGTGATE WHEN IN OPEN EXTENDED POSITION, LEAVING ONLY ONE STRUT INTACT, CAUSING HATCH TO FALL/INJURY. *SD

Jun 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINES FAILED.

Jun 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Jun 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINES FAILED.

Jun 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Jun 12, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS, ALSO OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND POWER DROPS. *AK

Jun 12, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS, ALSO OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND POWER DROPS. *AK

May 26, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED BY DEALER DUE TO PART UNAVAILABILITY. *SKD

May 26, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED BY DEALER DUE TO PART UNAVAILABILITY. *SKD

May 18, 1995 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR CREATES VISUAL OBSTRUCTION. *AW

May 18, 1995 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR CREATES VISUAL OBSTRUCTION. *AW

May 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE, MISSING A COTTER PIN FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. TT

May 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE, MISSING A COTTER PIN FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. TT

May 11, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING TANK WITH GAS, REGARDLESS OF LEVEL, GAS COMES BACK OUT OF TANK; FLOWS ONTO GROUND UNDERNEATH WHEEL WELL. TT

May 11, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING TANK WITH GAS, REGARDLESS OF LEVEL, GAS COMES BACK OUT OF TANK; FLOWS ONTO GROUND UNDERNEATH WHEEL WELL. TT

May 3, 1995 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE, AT SLOW SPEEDS. TT

May 3, 1995 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE, AT SLOW SPEEDS. TT

May 2, 1995 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION HITTING THE FRAME RESULTING VIBRATION, DUE TO LEAKING SHOCKS, REPLACE SHOCK. TT

May 2, 1995 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION HITTING THE FRAME RESULTING VIBRATION, DUE TO LEAKING SHOCKS, REPLACE SHOCK. TT

May 1, 1995 Steering

HAVING A PROBLEM GETTING PARTS FROM THE DEALER FOR TIE ROD RECALL. TT

May 1, 1995 Steering

HAVING A PROBLEM GETTING PARTS FROM THE DEALER FOR TIE ROD RECALL. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Suspension

CONSUMER LEASE CAR ONLY HAD 600 MILES THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK CAME LOOSE AND MAKE NOISE THE STEERING SHAFT THERE IS LOOSE A LOT OF PLAY. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Steering

CONSUMER LEASE CAR ONLY HAD 600 MILES THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK CAME LOOSE AND MAKE NOISE THE STEERING SHAFT THERE IS LOOSE A LOT OF PLAY. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE RODS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONE SIDE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (95V-013). *AK

Apr 24, 1995 Suspension

AFTER REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS, THE STEERING WHEEL/FRONT WHEELS NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED AND LUG NUTS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. *AK

Apr 24, 1995 Suspension

CONSUMER LEASE CAR ONLY HAD 600 MILES THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK CAME LOOSE AND MAKE NOISE THE STEERING SHAFT THERE IS LOOSE A LOT OF PLAY. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Steering

CONSUMER LEASE CAR ONLY HAD 600 MILES THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK CAME LOOSE AND MAKE NOISE THE STEERING SHAFT THERE IS LOOSE A LOT OF PLAY. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE RODS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONE SIDE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (95V-013). *AK

Apr 24, 1995 Suspension

AFTER REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS, THE STEERING WHEEL/FRONT WHEELS NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED AND LUG NUTS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. *AK

Apr 3, 1995 Suspension

LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF. *AK

Apr 3, 1995 Steering

REPLACED INNER TIE ROD. *AK

Apr 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED LEFT BRAKE HOSE. *AK

Apr 3, 1995 Suspension

LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF. *AK

Apr 3, 1995 Steering

REPLACED INNER TIE ROD. *AK

Apr 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED LEFT BRAKE HOSE. *AK

Mar 27, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE REPLACED DUE TO COOLING SYSTEM FAILURES AND CONTINUOUS OVERHEATING. *SKD

Mar 27, 1995 Steering

TIE RODS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Mar 27, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE REPLACED DUE TO COOLING SYSTEM FAILURES AND CONTINUOUS OVERHEATING. *SKD

Mar 27, 1995 Steering

TIE RODS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Feb 8, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD END HAS NO NUT TO HOLD ROD IN SECURE POSITION. TT

Feb 8, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD END HAS NO NUT TO HOLD ROD IN SECURE POSITION. TT

Jan 3, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO STAY ENGAGED. *SKD

Jan 3, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO STAY ENGAGED. *SKD