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May 5, 2021 Seats 143,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V281000 (SEATS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER SON NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT WAS HARD TO RECLINE UP AND DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THREE TIMES TO SHAKER'S FAMILY FORD LINCOLN (831 STRAI...

May 5, 2021 Seats 143,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V281000 (SEATS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER SON NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT WAS HARD TO RECLINE UP AND DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THREE TIMES TO SHAKER'S FAMILY FORD LINCOLN (831 STRAI...

Jan 19, 2021 Steering

SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING... CAN FEEL A CHANGE IN ENGINE WHILE DRIVING, FEELS LIKE A ROUGH RIDE, AND OVERDRIVE STARTS TO FLASH.

Jan 19, 2021 Steering

SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING... CAN FEEL A CHANGE IN ENGINE WHILE DRIVING, FEELS LIKE A ROUGH RIDE, AND OVERDRIVE STARTS TO FLASH.

May 8, 2019 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTIN...

May 8, 2019 Air Bags Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTIN...

May 8, 2019 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTIN...

May 8, 2019 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTIN...

May 8, 2019 Air Bags Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTIN...

May 8, 2019 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTIN...

Mar 18, 2019 Structure Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. THERE WAS ALSO RUST UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND A HOLE IN THE RUNNING BOARDS, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED THEM TO DETACH. THE CONTACT CLAIMED THAT THE GROUND COULD BE SEEN THROUGH THE HOL...

Mar 18, 2019 Engine Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. THERE WAS ALSO RUST UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND A HOLE IN THE RUNNING BOARDS, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED THEM TO DETACH. THE CONTACT CLAIMED THAT THE GROUND COULD BE SEEN THROUGH THE HOL...

Mar 18, 2019 Power Train Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. THERE WAS ALSO RUST UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND A HOLE IN THE RUNNING BOARDS, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED THEM TO DETACH. THE CONTACT CLAIMED THAT THE GROUND COULD BE SEEN THROUGH THE HOL...

Mar 18, 2019 Structure Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. THERE WAS ALSO RUST UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND A HOLE IN THE RUNNING BOARDS, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED THEM TO DETACH. THE CONTACT CLAIMED THAT THE GROUND COULD BE SEEN THROUGH THE HOL...

Mar 18, 2019 Engine Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. THERE WAS ALSO RUST UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND A HOLE IN THE RUNNING BOARDS, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED THEM TO DETACH. THE CONTACT CLAIMED THAT THE GROUND COULD BE SEEN THROUGH THE HOL...

Mar 18, 2019 Power Train Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. THERE WAS ALSO RUST UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND A HOLE IN THE RUNNING BOARDS, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED THEM TO DETACH. THE CONTACT CLAIMED THAT THE GROUND COULD BE SEEN THROUGH THE HOL...

Apr 18, 2018 Structure Crash 251,000 mi

THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER ON ITS SIDE ON DRY PAVEMENT ON THE FWY AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED, THE CAR SKIDED WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES. I WENT INTO A SKID AND THE CAR TURNED ON ITS SIDE.

Apr 18, 2018 Suspension Crash 251,000 mi

THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER ON ITS SIDE ON DRY PAVEMENT ON THE FWY AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED, THE CAR SKIDED WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES. I WENT INTO A SKID AND THE CAR TURNED ON ITS SIDE.

Apr 18, 2018 Unknown Or Other Crash 251,000 mi

THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER ON ITS SIDE ON DRY PAVEMENT ON THE FWY AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED, THE CAR SKIDED WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES. I WENT INTO A SKID AND THE CAR TURNED ON ITS SIDE.

Apr 18, 2018 Structure Crash 251,000 mi

THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER ON ITS SIDE ON DRY PAVEMENT ON THE FWY AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED, THE CAR SKIDED WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES. I WENT INTO A SKID AND THE CAR TURNED ON ITS SIDE.

Apr 18, 2018 Suspension Crash 251,000 mi

THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER ON ITS SIDE ON DRY PAVEMENT ON THE FWY AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED, THE CAR SKIDED WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES. I WENT INTO A SKID AND THE CAR TURNED ON ITS SIDE.

Apr 18, 2018 Unknown Or Other Crash 251,000 mi

THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER ON ITS SIDE ON DRY PAVEMENT ON THE FWY AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED, THE CAR SKIDED WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES. I WENT INTO A SKID AND THE CAR TURNED ON ITS SIDE.

Jan 29, 2018 Structure 30 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING ON THE REAR DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, BUT ONLY FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. MARYSVILLE FORD IN MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT TH...

Jan 29, 2018 Structure 30 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING ON THE REAR DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, BUT ONLY FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. MARYSVILLE FORD IN MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT TH...

Dec 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A GREAT 2001 FORD EXPLORER BUT IT STARTED LEAKING FROM THE ROOF AND THE LEAK SOURCE CAN NOT BE FOUND. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE, JUST SOMETHING CHANGED. THERE IS NOW MOLD ALL OVER THE INTERIOR AND ITS POSING A GREAT HEALTH RISK TO MYSELF AND ANY OCCUPANTS. I WOULD LIKE THE PROBLEM FIXED BY FORD.

Dec 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A GREAT 2001 FORD EXPLORER BUT IT STARTED LEAKING FROM THE ROOF AND THE LEAK SOURCE CAN NOT BE FOUND. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE, JUST SOMETHING CHANGED. THERE IS NOW MOLD ALL OVER THE INTERIOR AND ITS POSING A GREAT HEALTH RISK TO MYSELF AND ANY OCCUPANTS. I WOULD LIKE THE PROBLEM FIXED BY FORD.

Oct 19, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THE EXTIRER DOOR HADLE KEEP BREAKING CAN NOT GET INTO VEHICLE WITH OUT GOING THRU BACK DOOR.IF I HAD AN ACCIDENT THERE WOULD BE NO WAY SO.EO E COULD GET ME OUT.I HAVE OWNED VEHICLE FOR 2 YEARS AND I HAVE REPLACED ED THEM 3 TIMES AND AGAIN THEY ARE BROKEN.

Oct 19, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THE EXTIRER DOOR HADLE KEEP BREAKING CAN NOT GET INTO VEHICLE WITH OUT GOING THRU BACK DOOR.IF I HAD AN ACCIDENT THERE WOULD BE NO WAY SO.EO E COULD GET ME OUT.I HAVE OWNED VEHICLE FOR 2 YEARS AND I HAVE REPLACED ED THEM 3 TIMES AND AGAIN THEY ARE BROKEN.

Jul 17, 2017 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY IN 2014.

Jul 17, 2017 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY IN 2014.

May 15, 2017 Suspension 128,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HEAD TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THERE WAS NO CRASH INVOLVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARING DI...

May 15, 2017 Suspension 128,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HEAD TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THERE WAS NO CRASH INVOLVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARING DI...

Mar 9, 2017 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE PARKED, THE DRIVER SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS TILTED TO THE UPPER POSITION, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ...

Mar 9, 2017 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE PARKED, THE DRIVER SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS TILTED TO THE UPPER POSITION, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ...

Mar 9, 2017 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE PARKED, THE DRIVER SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS TILTED TO THE UPPER POSITION, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ...

Mar 9, 2017 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE PARKED, THE DRIVER SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS TILTED TO THE UPPER POSITION, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ...

Feb 15, 2017 Electrical System Crash 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. DURING COLDER TEMPERATURES, THE FAILURE WORSENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Feb 15, 2017 Engine Crash 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. DURING COLDER TEMPERATURES, THE FAILURE WORSENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Feb 15, 2017 Electrical System Crash 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. DURING COLDER TEMPERATURES, THE FAILURE WORSENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Feb 15, 2017 Engine Crash 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. DURING COLDER TEMPERATURES, THE FAILURE WORSENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Sep 19, 2016 Power Train 147,000 mi

DRIVING AROUND 30 MPH ON A FLAT STRAIGHT PAVED ROAD WHEN IT SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO 4 WHEEL LOW.

Sep 19, 2016 Power Train 147,000 mi

DRIVING AROUND 30 MPH ON A FLAT STRAIGHT PAVED ROAD WHEN IT SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO 4 WHEEL LOW.

Sep 11, 2016 Power Train 146,500 mi

SWITCHED INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW WITHOUT A COMMAND WHILE DRIVING AROUND 30 MPH ON A DRY LEVEL PAVED ROAD.

Sep 11, 2016 Power Train 146,500 mi

SWITCHED INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW WITHOUT A COMMAND WHILE DRIVING AROUND 30 MPH ON A DRY LEVEL PAVED ROAD.

Sep 7, 2016 Traction Control System Crash 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STEERED TO THE RIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FOUR BROKEN RIBS AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEH...

Sep 7, 2016 Traction Control System Crash 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STEERED TO THE RIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FOUR BROKEN RIBS AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEH...

Jul 10, 2016 Electrical System

THE S.U.V LEAKS WATER IN CAUSING ISSUES I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAIN AND FUSE BOX NOW MINEXPENSIVE HAS A DRAINAGE OF ITS BATTREY AND THE LIGHT DONE GO OFF I REPLACED THE BATTREY AN ALTNATOR.AN AS WELL.FORD SHOULD FIX IT THY HE TO MANY ISSUES LIKE THIS.PARKED IN DRIVE WAY.

Jul 10, 2016 Electrical System

THE S.U.V LEAKS WATER IN CAUSING ISSUES I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAIN AND FUSE BOX NOW MINEXPENSIVE HAS A DRAINAGE OF ITS BATTREY AND THE LIGHT DONE GO OFF I REPLACED THE BATTREY AN ALTNATOR.AN AS WELL.FORD SHOULD FIX IT THY HE TO MANY ISSUES LIKE THIS.PARKED IN DRIVE WAY.

May 2, 2016 Visibility/wiper 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMP COMING FROM THE REAR HATCH WINDOW. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE REAR HATCH WINDOW WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEA...

May 2, 2016 Structure 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMP COMING FROM THE REAR HATCH WINDOW. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE REAR HATCH WINDOW WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEA...

May 2, 2016 Visibility/wiper 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMP COMING FROM THE REAR HATCH WINDOW. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE REAR HATCH WINDOW WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEA...

May 2, 2016 Structure 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMP COMING FROM THE REAR HATCH WINDOW. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE REAR HATCH WINDOW WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEA...

Nov 18, 2015 Seats 66,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE AND THE PASSENGER SEAT INDEPENDENTLY FOLDED FORWARD AND THEN BACKWARDS. THE SEAT WOULD NO LONGER HOLD ITS UPRIGHT POSITION AND HAD TO BE PROPPED UP BY FOLDING DOWN THE RE...

Nov 18, 2015 Seats 66,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE AND THE PASSENGER SEAT INDEPENDENTLY FOLDED FORWARD AND THEN BACKWARDS. THE SEAT WOULD NO LONGER HOLD ITS UPRIGHT POSITION AND HAD TO BE PROPPED UP BY FOLDING DOWN THE RE...

Nov 14, 2015 Service Brakes 167,218 mi

MAIN PROBLEM AT THE MOMENT IS A CLICKING, KNOCKING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE IS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE. YOU CAN FEEL TRUCK SHAKE/VIBRATE WHEN YOU HEAR THE NOISE. PREVIOUS PROBLEMS LUG BOLTS CAME LOOSE AND ALMOST CAUSE TIRE TO FALL OFF. OTHER PROBLEM TRUCK STARTED OFF SOUNDING LIKE...

Nov 14, 2015 Suspension 167,218 mi

MAIN PROBLEM AT THE MOMENT IS A CLICKING, KNOCKING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE IS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE. YOU CAN FEEL TRUCK SHAKE/VIBRATE WHEN YOU HEAR THE NOISE. PREVIOUS PROBLEMS LUG BOLTS CAME LOOSE AND ALMOST CAUSE TIRE TO FALL OFF. OTHER PROBLEM TRUCK STARTED OFF SOUNDING LIKE...

Nov 14, 2015 Wheels 167,218 mi

MAIN PROBLEM AT THE MOMENT IS A CLICKING, KNOCKING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE IS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE. YOU CAN FEEL TRUCK SHAKE/VIBRATE WHEN YOU HEAR THE NOISE. PREVIOUS PROBLEMS LUG BOLTS CAME LOOSE AND ALMOST CAUSE TIRE TO FALL OFF. OTHER PROBLEM TRUCK STARTED OFF SOUNDING LIKE...

Nov 14, 2015 Service Brakes 167,218 mi

MAIN PROBLEM AT THE MOMENT IS A CLICKING, KNOCKING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE IS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE. YOU CAN FEEL TRUCK SHAKE/VIBRATE WHEN YOU HEAR THE NOISE. PREVIOUS PROBLEMS LUG BOLTS CAME LOOSE AND ALMOST CAUSE TIRE TO FALL OFF. OTHER PROBLEM TRUCK STARTED OFF SOUNDING LIKE...

Nov 14, 2015 Suspension 167,218 mi

MAIN PROBLEM AT THE MOMENT IS A CLICKING, KNOCKING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE IS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE. YOU CAN FEEL TRUCK SHAKE/VIBRATE WHEN YOU HEAR THE NOISE. PREVIOUS PROBLEMS LUG BOLTS CAME LOOSE AND ALMOST CAUSE TIRE TO FALL OFF. OTHER PROBLEM TRUCK STARTED OFF SOUNDING LIKE...

Nov 14, 2015 Wheels 167,218 mi

MAIN PROBLEM AT THE MOMENT IS A CLICKING, KNOCKING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE IS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE. YOU CAN FEEL TRUCK SHAKE/VIBRATE WHEN YOU HEAR THE NOISE. PREVIOUS PROBLEMS LUG BOLTS CAME LOOSE AND ALMOST CAUSE TIRE TO FALL OFF. OTHER PROBLEM TRUCK STARTED OFF SOUNDING LIKE...

Oct 13, 2015 Suspension 119,699 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,699.

Oct 13, 2015 Suspension 119,699 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,699.

Oct 8, 2015 Structure 166,694 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD SUDDENLY UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEATS WOULD MOVE FORWARD WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND HATCH DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA...

Oct 8, 2015 Seat Belts 166,694 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD SUDDENLY UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEATS WOULD MOVE FORWARD WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND HATCH DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA...

Oct 8, 2015 Seats 166,694 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD SUDDENLY UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEATS WOULD MOVE FORWARD WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND HATCH DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA...

Oct 8, 2015 Steering 240,000 mi

WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN FROM A CITY STREET INTO MY COMMUNITY AND ABOUT 90 DEGREES INTO THE TURN THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND I WAS HEADED FOR THE MEDIAN. I STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES AND LOOKED DOWN AT THE DASH AND THE BATTERY PICTURE WAS RED WHICH HELPED ME TO REALIZE THE CAR HAD TURNED OFF. I PUT ...

Oct 8, 2015 Structure 166,694 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD SUDDENLY UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEATS WOULD MOVE FORWARD WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND HATCH DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA...

Oct 8, 2015 Seat Belts 166,694 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD SUDDENLY UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEATS WOULD MOVE FORWARD WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND HATCH DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA...

Oct 8, 2015 Seats 166,694 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD SUDDENLY UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEATS WOULD MOVE FORWARD WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND HATCH DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA...

Oct 8, 2015 Steering 240,000 mi

WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN FROM A CITY STREET INTO MY COMMUNITY AND ABOUT 90 DEGREES INTO THE TURN THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND I WAS HEADED FOR THE MEDIAN. I STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES AND LOOKED DOWN AT THE DASH AND THE BATTERY PICTURE WAS RED WHICH HELPED ME TO REALIZE THE CAR HAD TURNED OFF. I PUT ...

Sep 17, 2015 Steering 109,400 mi

ON DRIVING MY TRUCK IT SLOWED DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP THEN MOVED BUT CONTINUED TO PUTTER AND SLOW DOWN--I GOT SCARED AND GOT IT IN MY DRIVEWAY AND CALLED AA TO TOW TO MY SERVICE MECHANIC--THE MECHANIC HAD IT FOR 2 DAYS AND COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT---I TOLD HIM I FELT IT WAS IN THE GEARSHIFT AU...

Sep 17, 2015 Steering 109,400 mi

ON DRIVING MY TRUCK IT SLOWED DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP THEN MOVED BUT CONTINUED TO PUTTER AND SLOW DOWN--I GOT SCARED AND GOT IT IN MY DRIVEWAY AND CALLED AA TO TOW TO MY SERVICE MECHANIC--THE MECHANIC HAD IT FOR 2 DAYS AND COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT---I TOLD HIM I FELT IT WAS IN THE GEARSHIFT AU...

Sep 12, 2015 Structure 99,776 mi

FRAME /BODY MOUNTS, CREAK, SQUAWK CRUNCH , THE NOISE IS MOST NOTICEBLE WHEN TURNING OR HITTING BUMPS. SOME PEPLE ALSO DESCRIBE THE NOISE A HAMMER BEATING UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE CAUSE IS DETERIORATE BODY TO FRAME MOUNT CUSHIONS, THESE CUSHIONS APPER TO HAVE BEEN MADE OF SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL, MUCH LIK...

Sep 12, 2015 Structure 99,776 mi

FRAME /BODY MOUNTS, CREAK, SQUAWK CRUNCH , THE NOISE IS MOST NOTICEBLE WHEN TURNING OR HITTING BUMPS. SOME PEPLE ALSO DESCRIBE THE NOISE A HAMMER BEATING UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE CAUSE IS DETERIORATE BODY TO FRAME MOUNT CUSHIONS, THESE CUSHIONS APPER TO HAVE BEEN MADE OF SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL, MUCH LIK...

Jun 15, 2015 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT ENTERED THE VEHICLE NEAR THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jun 15, 2015 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT ENTERED THE VEHICLE NEAR THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jun 15, 2015 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT ENTERED THE VEHICLE NEAR THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jun 15, 2015 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT ENTERED THE VEHICLE NEAR THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Apr 24, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 188,093 mi

I WAS SITTING IN A RESTAURANT DRIVE THRU WHEN THE CAR TURNED OFF. I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON & INCHED A BIT FORWARD IN LINE. MOMENTS AFTER THAT WHILE IN DRIVE, BUT NOT MOVING, I HEARD A LOUD POP. AFTER THAT, I SAW FLAMES SHOOTING TOWARDS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON MY SIDE. I PU...

Apr 24, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 188,093 mi

I WAS SITTING IN A RESTAURANT DRIVE THRU WHEN THE CAR TURNED OFF. I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON & INCHED A BIT FORWARD IN LINE. MOMENTS AFTER THAT WHILE IN DRIVE, BUT NOT MOVING, I HEARD A LOUD POP. AFTER THAT, I SAW FLAMES SHOOTING TOWARDS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON MY SIDE. I PU...

Nov 19, 2014 Suspension 107,000 mi

REAR END OF CAR THUMPED EVERY TIME YOU WOULD GO OVER THE SMALLEST SEPARATION IN THE ROAD AND ALSO ON A BUMPY ROAD. REPLACED REAR END SHOCKS. STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM OF THUMPING. SOME TIMES IT FEELS LIKE I'M GOING TO LOOSE THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD POSSIBLY NOW THAT BACK BUSHI...

Nov 19, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 107,000 mi

REAR END OF CAR THUMPED EVERY TIME YOU WOULD GO OVER THE SMALLEST SEPARATION IN THE ROAD AND ALSO ON A BUMPY ROAD. REPLACED REAR END SHOCKS. STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM OF THUMPING. SOME TIMES IT FEELS LIKE I'M GOING TO LOOSE THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD POSSIBLY NOW THAT BACK BUSHI...

Nov 19, 2014 Structure 107,000 mi

REAR END OF CAR THUMPED EVERY TIME YOU WOULD GO OVER THE SMALLEST SEPARATION IN THE ROAD AND ALSO ON A BUMPY ROAD. REPLACED REAR END SHOCKS. STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM OF THUMPING. SOME TIMES IT FEELS LIKE I'M GOING TO LOOSE THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD POSSIBLY NOW THAT BACK BUSHI...

Nov 19, 2014 Suspension 107,000 mi

REAR END OF CAR THUMPED EVERY TIME YOU WOULD GO OVER THE SMALLEST SEPARATION IN THE ROAD AND ALSO ON A BUMPY ROAD. REPLACED REAR END SHOCKS. STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM OF THUMPING. SOME TIMES IT FEELS LIKE I'M GOING TO LOOSE THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD POSSIBLY NOW THAT BACK BUSHI...

Nov 19, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 107,000 mi

REAR END OF CAR THUMPED EVERY TIME YOU WOULD GO OVER THE SMALLEST SEPARATION IN THE ROAD AND ALSO ON A BUMPY ROAD. REPLACED REAR END SHOCKS. STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM OF THUMPING. SOME TIMES IT FEELS LIKE I'M GOING TO LOOSE THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD POSSIBLY NOW THAT BACK BUSHI...

Nov 19, 2014 Structure 107,000 mi

REAR END OF CAR THUMPED EVERY TIME YOU WOULD GO OVER THE SMALLEST SEPARATION IN THE ROAD AND ALSO ON A BUMPY ROAD. REPLACED REAR END SHOCKS. STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM OF THUMPING. SOME TIMES IT FEELS LIKE I'M GOING TO LOOSE THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD POSSIBLY NOW THAT BACK BUSHI...

Nov 3, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY MOUNTS CORRODED WHICH CAUSED THE FRAME TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE REAR BODY MOUNTS WERE REPLACED. THE FRONT PARTS WERE NOT REPLACED DUE TO THE PARTS BEING UNAVA...

Nov 3, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY MOUNTS CORRODED WHICH CAUSED THE FRAME TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE REAR BODY MOUNTS WERE REPLACED. THE FRONT PARTS WERE NOT REPLACED DUE TO THE PARTS BEING UNAVA...

Nov 3, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY MOUNTS CORRODED WHICH CAUSED THE FRAME TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE REAR BODY MOUNTS WERE REPLACED. THE FRONT PARTS WERE NOT REPLACED DUE TO THE PARTS BEING UNAVA...

Nov 3, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY MOUNTS CORRODED WHICH CAUSED THE FRAME TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE REAR BODY MOUNTS WERE REPLACED. THE FRONT PARTS WERE NOT REPLACED DUE TO THE PARTS BEING UNAVA...

Oct 16, 2014 Power Train 87,372 mi

THE FORD EXPLORER 2001 XLS 4.0L REAR WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE IN SLIP 4 TO 5 GEAR IN 75000 MILES. *TR

Oct 16, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 87,372 mi

THE FORD EXPLORER 2001 XLS 4.0L REAR WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE IN SLIP 4 TO 5 GEAR IN 75000 MILES. *TR

Oct 16, 2014 Unknown Or Other 87,372 mi

THE FORD EXPLORER 2001 XLS 4.0L REAR WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE IN SLIP 4 TO 5 GEAR IN 75000 MILES. *TR

Oct 16, 2014 Power Train 87,372 mi

THE FORD EXPLORER 2001 XLS 4.0L REAR WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE IN SLIP 4 TO 5 GEAR IN 75000 MILES. *TR

Oct 16, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 87,372 mi

THE FORD EXPLORER 2001 XLS 4.0L REAR WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE IN SLIP 4 TO 5 GEAR IN 75000 MILES. *TR

Oct 16, 2014 Unknown Or Other 87,372 mi

THE FORD EXPLORER 2001 XLS 4.0L REAR WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE IN SLIP 4 TO 5 GEAR IN 75000 MILES. *TR

Jun 21, 2014 Power Train 187,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR TO ASTORIA FORD LATE LAST YEAR, BECAUSE IT WAS STALLING AND LOSING POWER. THE CHARGED ME ALMOST $1,000.00 AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. THE O/D ON OFF LIGHT WILL STOP AND START. WHEN IT COMES ON WHICH JUST STARTED TODAY, THE CAR IN ANY GEAR WHILE ONLY GO FORWARD. IN REVERSE AND NEUTRAL, ON...

Jun 21, 2014 Power Train 187,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR TO ASTORIA FORD LATE LAST YEAR, BECAUSE IT WAS STALLING AND LOSING POWER. THE CHARGED ME ALMOST $1,000.00 AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. THE O/D ON OFF LIGHT WILL STOP AND START. WHEN IT COMES ON WHICH JUST STARTED TODAY, THE CAR IN ANY GEAR WHILE ONLY GO FORWARD. IN REVERSE AND NEUTRAL, ON...

Jun 19, 2014 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONATCT HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DEFECT OCCURRED...

Jun 19, 2014 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONATCT HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DEFECT OCCURRED...

Jun 4, 2014 Suspension 77,000 mi

FORD EXPLORERS MANUFACTURED IN 2001 WERE EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE ENGINEERED BODY TO FRAME BUSHINGS WHICH HAVE COMPLETELY DETERIORATE AND JUST AS EASILY CRUMBLED IN YOUR HAND, NOW, BUT BEGIN DETERIORATING ONLY A FEW SHORT YEARS FROM WHEN NEW. FORD STOPPED USING THIS STYLE MANUFACTURED MOUNT BUSHINGS...

Jun 4, 2014 Suspension 77,000 mi

FORD EXPLORERS MANUFACTURED IN 2001 WERE EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE ENGINEERED BODY TO FRAME BUSHINGS WHICH HAVE COMPLETELY DETERIORATE AND JUST AS EASILY CRUMBLED IN YOUR HAND, NOW, BUT BEGIN DETERIORATING ONLY A FEW SHORT YEARS FROM WHEN NEW. FORD STOPPED USING THIS STYLE MANUFACTURED MOUNT BUSHINGS...

May 5, 2014 Engine 26,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,5...

May 5, 2014 Engine 26,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,5...

Apr 21, 2014 Power Train 143,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED, LEAVING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY POWERLESS WHILE DRIVING. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES IN 2006, AGAIN WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC. IN BOTH CASES, I, AS THE DRIVER, WAS NEARLY INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS WITH OTH...

Apr 21, 2014 Power Train 143,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED, LEAVING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY POWERLESS WHILE DRIVING. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES IN 2006, AGAIN WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC. IN BOTH CASES, I, AS THE DRIVER, WAS NEARLY INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS WITH OTH...

Feb 23, 2014 Electrical System 99,000 mi

AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE READ ABOUT, MY O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND FLASHES. I LOSE ALL POWER DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION AND THEN THE TRUCK SHOOTS OFF LIKE A ROCKET. IF I TURN THE IGNITION OFF, THE LIGHT RESETS AND THE VEHICLE IS OK FOR A WHILE UNTIL THE LIGHT AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE RE...

Feb 23, 2014 Power Train 99,000 mi

AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE READ ABOUT, MY O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND FLASHES. I LOSE ALL POWER DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION AND THEN THE TRUCK SHOOTS OFF LIKE A ROCKET. IF I TURN THE IGNITION OFF, THE LIGHT RESETS AND THE VEHICLE IS OK FOR A WHILE UNTIL THE LIGHT AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE RE...

Feb 23, 2014 Exterior Lighting 99,000 mi

AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE READ ABOUT, MY O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND FLASHES. I LOSE ALL POWER DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION AND THEN THE TRUCK SHOOTS OFF LIKE A ROCKET. IF I TURN THE IGNITION OFF, THE LIGHT RESETS AND THE VEHICLE IS OK FOR A WHILE UNTIL THE LIGHT AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE RE...

Feb 23, 2014 Electrical System 99,000 mi

AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE READ ABOUT, MY O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND FLASHES. I LOSE ALL POWER DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION AND THEN THE TRUCK SHOOTS OFF LIKE A ROCKET. IF I TURN THE IGNITION OFF, THE LIGHT RESETS AND THE VEHICLE IS OK FOR A WHILE UNTIL THE LIGHT AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE RE...

Feb 23, 2014 Power Train 99,000 mi

AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE READ ABOUT, MY O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND FLASHES. I LOSE ALL POWER DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION AND THEN THE TRUCK SHOOTS OFF LIKE A ROCKET. IF I TURN THE IGNITION OFF, THE LIGHT RESETS AND THE VEHICLE IS OK FOR A WHILE UNTIL THE LIGHT AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE RE...

Feb 23, 2014 Exterior Lighting 99,000 mi

AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE READ ABOUT, MY O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND FLASHES. I LOSE ALL POWER DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION AND THEN THE TRUCK SHOOTS OFF LIKE A ROCKET. IF I TURN THE IGNITION OFF, THE LIGHT RESETS AND THE VEHICLE IS OK FOR A WHILE UNTIL THE LIGHT AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE RE...

Nov 15, 2013 Electrical System Fire 187,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I SAW AND SMELT SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY COULD TELL WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BECAUSE I SAW THE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HAZARD LIGHT ON TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL, IT THEN TURNED INTO A FLAME,IT WAS INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE FORTUNATELY I H...

Nov 15, 2013 Visibility/wiper Fire 187,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I SAW AND SMELT SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY COULD TELL WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BECAUSE I SAW THE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HAZARD LIGHT ON TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL, IT THEN TURNED INTO A FLAME,IT WAS INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE FORTUNATELY I H...

Nov 15, 2013 Exterior Lighting Fire 187,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I SAW AND SMELT SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY COULD TELL WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BECAUSE I SAW THE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HAZARD LIGHT ON TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL, IT THEN TURNED INTO A FLAME,IT WAS INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE FORTUNATELY I H...

Nov 15, 2013 Electrical System Fire 187,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I SAW AND SMELT SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY COULD TELL WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BECAUSE I SAW THE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HAZARD LIGHT ON TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL, IT THEN TURNED INTO A FLAME,IT WAS INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE FORTUNATELY I H...

Nov 15, 2013 Visibility/wiper Fire 187,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I SAW AND SMELT SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY COULD TELL WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BECAUSE I SAW THE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HAZARD LIGHT ON TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL, IT THEN TURNED INTO A FLAME,IT WAS INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE FORTUNATELY I H...

Nov 15, 2013 Exterior Lighting Fire 187,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I SAW AND SMELT SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY COULD TELL WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BECAUSE I SAW THE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HAZARD LIGHT ON TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL, IT THEN TURNED INTO A FLAME,IT WAS INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE FORTUNATELY I H...

Jul 10, 2013 Wheels Crash 5,303,079 mi

AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEREIN A YOUNG MAN WAS SEVERELY INJURED. HE SURVIVED, BUT HAS A PLATE IN HIS JAW, AND SEVERE SCARRING ON HIS FACE. HIS SISTER WAS ALSO A PASSENGER AND WAS INJURED, BUT LESS SEVERELY. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE APPEARS TO HAVE BLOWN OUT, CAUSING THE CRASH. A WITNESS IMMEDIATELY BEH...

Jul 10, 2013 Tires Crash 5,303,079 mi

AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEREIN A YOUNG MAN WAS SEVERELY INJURED. HE SURVIVED, BUT HAS A PLATE IN HIS JAW, AND SEVERE SCARRING ON HIS FACE. HIS SISTER WAS ALSO A PASSENGER AND WAS INJURED, BUT LESS SEVERELY. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE APPEARS TO HAVE BLOWN OUT, CAUSING THE CRASH. A WITNESS IMMEDIATELY BEH...

Jul 10, 2013 Wheels Crash 5,303,079 mi

AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEREIN A YOUNG MAN WAS SEVERELY INJURED. HE SURVIVED, BUT HAS A PLATE IN HIS JAW, AND SEVERE SCARRING ON HIS FACE. HIS SISTER WAS ALSO A PASSENGER AND WAS INJURED, BUT LESS SEVERELY. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE APPEARS TO HAVE BLOWN OUT, CAUSING THE CRASH. A WITNESS IMMEDIATELY BEH...

Jul 10, 2013 Tires Crash 5,303,079 mi

AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEREIN A YOUNG MAN WAS SEVERELY INJURED. HE SURVIVED, BUT HAS A PLATE IN HIS JAW, AND SEVERE SCARRING ON HIS FACE. HIS SISTER WAS ALSO A PASSENGER AND WAS INJURED, BUT LESS SEVERELY. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE APPEARS TO HAVE BLOWN OUT, CAUSING THE CRASH. A WITNESS IMMEDIATELY BEH...

May 13, 2013 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED, IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.

May 13, 2013 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED, IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.

Apr 30, 2013 Structure 123,587 mi

BODY MOUNTS DETERIORATE BEFORE THEIR TIME AND BALL JOINT FAIL. *TR

Apr 30, 2013 Suspension 123,587 mi

BODY MOUNTS DETERIORATE BEFORE THEIR TIME AND BALL JOINT FAIL. *TR

Apr 30, 2013 Structure 123,587 mi

BODY MOUNTS DETERIORATE BEFORE THEIR TIME AND BALL JOINT FAIL. *TR

Apr 30, 2013 Suspension 123,587 mi

BODY MOUNTS DETERIORATE BEFORE THEIR TIME AND BALL JOINT FAIL. *TR

Nov 13, 2012 Air Bags Crash 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND UPON IMPACT, ALL OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EXCEPT FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO...

Nov 13, 2012 Air Bags Crash 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND UPON IMPACT, ALL OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EXCEPT FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO...

Nov 8, 2012 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RESPOND WITH AN UNUSUAL WHINING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEP...

Nov 8, 2012 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RESPOND WITH AN UNUSUAL WHINING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEP...

Oct 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

CPSC#I12A0111A. 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATED THAT A DAY AFTER SHE BROUGHT THE CAR IT BROKE DOWN. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN GAS TANK, WHICH HAD RUSTED OUT, THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TIRE WERE DRY ROTTED, AS THEY KEPT GOING...

Oct 17, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

CPSC#I12A0111A. 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATED THAT A DAY AFTER SHE BROUGHT THE CAR IT BROKE DOWN. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN GAS TANK, WHICH HAD RUSTED OUT, THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TIRE WERE DRY ROTTED, AS THEY KEPT GOING...

Oct 17, 2012 Suspension

CPSC#I12A0111A. 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATED THAT A DAY AFTER SHE BROUGHT THE CAR IT BROKE DOWN. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN GAS TANK, WHICH HAD RUSTED OUT, THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TIRE WERE DRY ROTTED, AS THEY KEPT GOING...

Oct 17, 2012 Structure

CPSC#I12A0111A. 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATED THAT A DAY AFTER SHE BROUGHT THE CAR IT BROKE DOWN. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN GAS TANK, WHICH HAD RUSTED OUT, THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TIRE WERE DRY ROTTED, AS THEY KEPT GOING...

Oct 17, 2012 Tires

CPSC#I12A0111A. 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATED THAT A DAY AFTER SHE BROUGHT THE CAR IT BROKE DOWN. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN GAS TANK, WHICH HAD RUSTED OUT, THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TIRE WERE DRY ROTTED, AS THEY KEPT GOING...

Oct 17, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

CPSC#I12A0111A. 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATED THAT A DAY AFTER SHE BROUGHT THE CAR IT BROKE DOWN. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN GAS TANK, WHICH HAD RUSTED OUT, THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TIRE WERE DRY ROTTED, AS THEY KEPT GOING...

Oct 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

CPSC#I12A0111A. 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATED THAT A DAY AFTER SHE BROUGHT THE CAR IT BROKE DOWN. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN GAS TANK, WHICH HAD RUSTED OUT, THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TIRE WERE DRY ROTTED, AS THEY KEPT GOING...

Oct 17, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

CPSC#I12A0111A. 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATED THAT A DAY AFTER SHE BROUGHT THE CAR IT BROKE DOWN. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN GAS TANK, WHICH HAD RUSTED OUT, THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TIRE WERE DRY ROTTED, AS THEY KEPT GOING...

Oct 17, 2012 Suspension

CPSC#I12A0111A. 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATED THAT A DAY AFTER SHE BROUGHT THE CAR IT BROKE DOWN. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN GAS TANK, WHICH HAD RUSTED OUT, THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TIRE WERE DRY ROTTED, AS THEY KEPT GOING...

Oct 17, 2012 Structure

CPSC#I12A0111A. 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATED THAT A DAY AFTER SHE BROUGHT THE CAR IT BROKE DOWN. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN GAS TANK, WHICH HAD RUSTED OUT, THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TIRE WERE DRY ROTTED, AS THEY KEPT GOING...

Oct 17, 2012 Tires

CPSC#I12A0111A. 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATED THAT A DAY AFTER SHE BROUGHT THE CAR IT BROKE DOWN. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN GAS TANK, WHICH HAD RUSTED OUT, THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TIRE WERE DRY ROTTED, AS THEY KEPT GOING...

Oct 17, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

CPSC#I12A0111A. 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATED THAT A DAY AFTER SHE BROUGHT THE CAR IT BROKE DOWN. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN GAS TANK, WHICH HAD RUSTED OUT, THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TIRE WERE DRY ROTTED, AS THEY KEPT GOING...

Mar 13, 2012 Air Bags Crash 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE JAW AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THE POLICE REPOR...

Mar 13, 2012 Air Bags Crash 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE JAW AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THE POLICE REPOR...

Dec 7, 2011 Power Train Crash 135,750 mi

VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN DRIVEWAY WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN. TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK. TRANSMISSION DROPPED INTO REVERSE, ROLLED BACKWARDS IN DRIVEWAY, CRASHING THROUGH TWO CHAINLINK GATES, THE DOOR WAS TORN BACK AGAINST THE FENDER, I TRIED TO REACH INTO THE TRUCK TO TURN IT OFF, AND WAS PINNED BETWEE...

Dec 7, 2011 Power Train Crash 135,750 mi

VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN DRIVEWAY WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN. TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK. TRANSMISSION DROPPED INTO REVERSE, ROLLED BACKWARDS IN DRIVEWAY, CRASHING THROUGH TWO CHAINLINK GATES, THE DOOR WAS TORN BACK AGAINST THE FENDER, I TRIED TO REACH INTO THE TRUCK TO TURN IT OFF, AND WAS PINNED BETWEE...

Dec 1, 2011 Power Train 126,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WOULD NOT CATCH 3RD GEAR AND THEN SOUNDED LIKE A TOOLBOX WAS SCATTERED UNDER THE CAR. CAR SUCCESSIVELY LOST ALL GEARS EXCEPT 1ST. REPAIR COST OVER $2800.00. *TR

Dec 1, 2011 Power Train 126,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WOULD NOT CATCH 3RD GEAR AND THEN SOUNDED LIKE A TOOLBOX WAS SCATTERED UNDER THE CAR. CAR SUCCESSIVELY LOST ALL GEARS EXCEPT 1ST. REPAIR COST OVER $2800.00. *TR

Aug 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE. THERE WAS NOT A POLICE OR FIRE REPORT FILED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHA...

Aug 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE. THERE WAS NOT A POLICE OR FIRE REPORT FILED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHA...

Jul 11, 2011 Electrical System Fire 72,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL WAS TURNED ON AND SMOKE CAME BILLOWING OUT OF STEARING COLLUM. SMELLED BURNT WIRING. FIRE INSIDE OF COLLUM MINIMAL DAMAGE AS I TURNED OFF SIGNAL IMMEDIATELY. TOOK TO GARAGE NEXT DAY. THE WIREING HAD RUBBED ON COLLUM AND SHORTED OUT. REPAIRED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM...

Jul 11, 2011 Electrical System Fire 72,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL WAS TURNED ON AND SMOKE CAME BILLOWING OUT OF STEARING COLLUM. SMELLED BURNT WIRING. FIRE INSIDE OF COLLUM MINIMAL DAMAGE AS I TURNED OFF SIGNAL IMMEDIATELY. TOOK TO GARAGE NEXT DAY. THE WIREING HAD RUBBED ON COLLUM AND SHORTED OUT. REPAIRED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM...

Mar 7, 2011 Power Train Crash 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY AND THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THAT INVOLVED FOUR ADDITIONAL VEHICLES. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POL...

Mar 7, 2011 Power Train Crash 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY AND THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THAT INVOLVED FOUR ADDITIONAL VEHICLES. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POL...

Oct 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

FORD EXPLORER 2001, V8 5.0L ENGINE. THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER SPARK PLUGS HAD RUSTED IN THE IRON BLOCK AND METAL RING SEPARATED FROM THE CERAMIC PART WHEN I TRY TO REMOVE THEM. A BROKEN THREADED PART REMAINED IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. IT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST THREE TRIED. ON FIST TWO I WAS ABLE TO USE A ...

Oct 2, 2010 Fuel System, Other 91,000 mi

FORD EXPLORER 2001, V8 5.0L ENGINE. THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER SPARK PLUGS HAD RUSTED IN THE IRON BLOCK AND METAL RING SEPARATED FROM THE CERAMIC PART WHEN I TRY TO REMOVE THEM. A BROKEN THREADED PART REMAINED IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. IT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST THREE TRIED. ON FIST TWO I WAS ABLE TO USE A ...

Oct 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

FORD EXPLORER 2001, V8 5.0L ENGINE. THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER SPARK PLUGS HAD RUSTED IN THE IRON BLOCK AND METAL RING SEPARATED FROM THE CERAMIC PART WHEN I TRY TO REMOVE THEM. A BROKEN THREADED PART REMAINED IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. IT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST THREE TRIED. ON FIST TWO I WAS ABLE TO USE A ...

Oct 2, 2010 Fuel System, Other 91,000 mi

FORD EXPLORER 2001, V8 5.0L ENGINE. THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER SPARK PLUGS HAD RUSTED IN THE IRON BLOCK AND METAL RING SEPARATED FROM THE CERAMIC PART WHEN I TRY TO REMOVE THEM. A BROKEN THREADED PART REMAINED IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. IT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST THREE TRIED. ON FIST TWO I WAS ABLE TO USE A ...

Aug 9, 2010 Structure 126,643 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE REAR WINDOW THE LIFT GATE FAILED TO OPEN. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WASN'T INCLUDED IN RECALL 04V442000 STRUCTURE: BODY: HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; THEREFORE THEY WILL NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE...

Aug 9, 2010 Structure 126,643 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE REAR WINDOW THE LIFT GATE FAILED TO OPEN. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WASN'T INCLUDED IN RECALL 04V442000 STRUCTURE: BODY: HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; THEREFORE THEY WILL NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE...

Jul 14, 2010 Structure 6,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND ENCOUNTERED BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER TRAVELING OVER BUMPS OR UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jul 14, 2010 Structure 6,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND ENCOUNTERED BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER TRAVELING OVER BUMPS OR UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jul 3, 2010 Power Train 166,724 mi

OD LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE FIRST GEAR SHIFTS REAL HARD. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE FIXED SEVERAL AND THEY GO RIGHT BACK OUT IT WAS A WASTE OF MY TIME.. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO GET KILLED BEFORE U ALL FIX THIS IF U TRY TO TAKE OFF AND IT SLIPS AND WILL NOT GO U CAN AN...

Jul 3, 2010 Power Train 166,724 mi

OD LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE FIRST GEAR SHIFTS REAL HARD. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE FIXED SEVERAL AND THEY GO RIGHT BACK OUT IT WAS A WASTE OF MY TIME.. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO GET KILLED BEFORE U ALL FIX THIS IF U TRY TO TAKE OFF AND IT SLIPS AND WILL NOT GO U CAN AN...

Jun 4, 2010 Power Train 143,212 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD EXPLORER AND AT FIRST THE TRUCK WOULD SLIP IN AND OUT OF GEARS SO I TOOK IT TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH. I HAD THAT REPLACED ABOUT A MONTH AGO. YESTERDAY, I WAS DRIVING AND THE TRUCK SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE.... AND IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I ...

Jun 4, 2010 Power Train 143,212 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD EXPLORER AND AT FIRST THE TRUCK WOULD SLIP IN AND OUT OF GEARS SO I TOOK IT TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH. I HAD THAT REPLACED ABOUT A MONTH AGO. YESTERDAY, I WAS DRIVING AND THE TRUCK SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE.... AND IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I ...

May 10, 2010 Tires 112,461 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT/S TIRES, SIZE P255/70R16. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGERS TIRE WAS FLAT AND THE REMAINING THREE TIRES EXHIBITED SIGNS OF DRY ROTTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TIRE SHOP. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THEY WOULD TAKE PARTIAL ...

May 10, 2010 Tires 112,461 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT/S TIRES, SIZE P255/70R16. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGERS TIRE WAS FLAT AND THE REMAINING THREE TIRES EXHIBITED SIGNS OF DRY ROTTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TIRE SHOP. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THEY WOULD TAKE PARTIAL ...

Apr 15, 2010 Structure 15,463 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THE COMPOSITE PANEL, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE LIFT GATE, BEGAN TO CRACK AND FRACTURE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO OFFER REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE AND ADVISED CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEH...

Apr 15, 2010 Structure 15,463 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THE COMPOSITE PANEL, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE LIFT GATE, BEGAN TO CRACK AND FRACTURE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO OFFER REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE AND ADVISED CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEH...

Apr 8, 2010 Power Train 107,400 mi

FORD EXPLORER O/D LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *TR

Apr 8, 2010 Power Train 107,400 mi

FORD EXPLORER O/D LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 Power Train 118,000 mi

'O/D OFF' LIGHT IF BLINKING, ON AND OFF. WHILE LIGHT IS BLINKING THE CAR SEEMS TO BE SLUGGISH AND DOES NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE PROPERLY. ROUGH SHIFTS WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 Power Train 118,000 mi

'O/D OFF' LIGHT IF BLINKING, ON AND OFF. WHILE LIGHT IS BLINKING THE CAR SEEMS TO BE SLUGGISH AND DOES NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE PROPERLY. ROUGH SHIFTS WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 Power Train 118,000 mi

'O/D OFF' LIGHT IF BLINKING, ON AND OFF. WHILE LIGHT IS BLINKING THE CAR SEEMS TO BE SLUGGISH AND DOES NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE PROPERLY. ROUGH SHIFTS WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 Power Train 118,000 mi

'O/D OFF' LIGHT IF BLINKING, ON AND OFF. WHILE LIGHT IS BLINKING THE CAR SEEMS TO BE SLUGGISH AND DOES NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE PROPERLY. ROUGH SHIFTS WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE READ ABOUT, MY O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND FLASHES. I LOSE ALL POWER DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION AND THEN THE TRUCK SHOOTS OFF LIKE A ROCKET. IF I TURN THE IGNITION OFF, THE LIGHT RESETS AND THE VEHICLE IS OK FOR A WHILE UNTIL THE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. I HAD THE CODES REA...

Mar 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

AS WITH SO MANY EXPLORERS I HAVE READ ABOUT, MY O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND FLASHES. I LOSE ALL POWER DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION AND THEN THE TRUCK SHOOTS OFF LIKE A ROCKET. IF I TURN THE IGNITION OFF, THE LIGHT RESETS AND THE VEHICLE IS OK FOR A WHILE UNTIL THE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. I HAD THE CODES REA...

Feb 3, 2010 Seat Belts 172,236 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. SHE STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO TAKE THE SEAT BELT OFF.THE CONTACT STATED SHE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR A GARAGE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER .THE FAILURE AND THE CURRE...

Feb 3, 2010 Seat Belts 172,236 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. SHE STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO TAKE THE SEAT BELT OFF.THE CONTACT STATED SHE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR A GARAGE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER .THE FAILURE AND THE CURRE...

Jan 8, 2010 Power Train 50,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD EXPLORERS TRANSMISSION IS HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS FOLLOWED BY IT'S OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHING. I TALKED TO SEVERAL FORD TRANSMISSION FRIENDS AND THEY ADVISED ME TO INSTALL A UPGRADE KIT IN THE VALVE BODY. THIS WAS DONE, FLUID AND FILTER CHANGED, TO NO AVAIL. THE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLAS...

Jan 8, 2010 Power Train 50,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD EXPLORERS TRANSMISSION IS HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS FOLLOWED BY IT'S OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHING. I TALKED TO SEVERAL FORD TRANSMISSION FRIENDS AND THEY ADVISED ME TO INSTALL A UPGRADE KIT IN THE VALVE BODY. THIS WAS DONE, FLUID AND FILTER CHANGED, TO NO AVAIL. THE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLAS...

Dec 28, 2009 Wheels 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CHROME STEEL WHEELS HAVE EXTERIOR CORROSION. THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED THE TIRES TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE. SHE WAS ADVISED BY A TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALER TO PAY $257.00. TO REPLACE BOTHER REAR TIRES. THE FAILURE MILEA...

Dec 28, 2009 Wheels 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CHROME STEEL WHEELS HAVE EXTERIOR CORROSION. THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED THE TIRES TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE. SHE WAS ADVISED BY A TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALER TO PAY $257.00. TO REPLACE BOTHER REAR TIRES. THE FAILURE MILEA...

Jun 4, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 194,462 mi

WHEN I HAVE USED MY SPEED CONTROL I HAVE HAD SMOKE COME OUT OF THE TOP OF MY STEERING COLUMN TWICE. THE SMOKE COMES THROUGH THE HOLE FOR MY EMERGENCY LIGHT BUTTON ON THE TOP OF MY STEERING COLUMN. THIS HAPPENED RECENTLY FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE FORD DEALER IS CHARGING $652.63 TO REPLACE THE WIRE HARN...

Jun 4, 2009 Electrical System 194,462 mi

WHEN I HAVE USED MY SPEED CONTROL I HAVE HAD SMOKE COME OUT OF THE TOP OF MY STEERING COLUMN TWICE. THE SMOKE COMES THROUGH THE HOLE FOR MY EMERGENCY LIGHT BUTTON ON THE TOP OF MY STEERING COLUMN. THIS HAPPENED RECENTLY FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE FORD DEALER IS CHARGING $652.63 TO REPLACE THE WIRE HARN...

Jun 4, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 194,462 mi

WHEN I HAVE USED MY SPEED CONTROL I HAVE HAD SMOKE COME OUT OF THE TOP OF MY STEERING COLUMN TWICE. THE SMOKE COMES THROUGH THE HOLE FOR MY EMERGENCY LIGHT BUTTON ON THE TOP OF MY STEERING COLUMN. THIS HAPPENED RECENTLY FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE FORD DEALER IS CHARGING $652.63 TO REPLACE THE WIRE HARN...

Jun 4, 2009 Electrical System 194,462 mi

WHEN I HAVE USED MY SPEED CONTROL I HAVE HAD SMOKE COME OUT OF THE TOP OF MY STEERING COLUMN TWICE. THE SMOKE COMES THROUGH THE HOLE FOR MY EMERGENCY LIGHT BUTTON ON THE TOP OF MY STEERING COLUMN. THIS HAPPENED RECENTLY FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE FORD DEALER IS CHARGING $652.63 TO REPLACE THE WIRE HARN...

Apr 24, 2009 Air Bags 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. HE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AND BLINKS WHEN THERE IS NO PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. THE DEALER WILL NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE WITHOUT THE CONTACT PAYING A FEE. THE LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS. THE DEA...

Apr 24, 2009 Air Bags 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. HE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AND BLINKS WHEN THERE IS NO PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. THE DEALER WILL NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE WITHOUT THE CONTACT PAYING A FEE. THE LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS. THE DEA...

Mar 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 146,544 mi

2001 FORD EXPLORER TIMING CHAIN RATTLE AND FAILURE. ON 4.0L SOHC. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM ON FORUMS. FORD NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL OF THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS MOTOR ISSUE OR REIMBURSE PEOPLE THAT NEED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. *TR

Mar 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 146,544 mi

2001 FORD EXPLORER TIMING CHAIN RATTLE AND FAILURE. ON 4.0L SOHC. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM ON FORUMS. FORD NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL OF THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS MOTOR ISSUE OR REIMBURSE PEOPLE THAT NEED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. *TR

Feb 22, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 150,000 mi

1. LYING IN BED ONLY TO BE AWOKEN BY BOOM (TIRE BLOWING OUT) AT 5:00 A.M. 2. FAILURE WAS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH, ALSO KNOWN AS A "BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH...IGNITED SETTING VEHICLE ON FIRE 3. NOTHING DONE...VEHICLE WAS TOTALED IN FIRE. *TR

Feb 22, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 150,000 mi

1. LYING IN BED ONLY TO BE AWOKEN BY BOOM (TIRE BLOWING OUT) AT 5:00 A.M. 2. FAILURE WAS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH, ALSO KNOWN AS A "BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH...IGNITED SETTING VEHICLE ON FIRE 3. NOTHING DONE...VEHICLE WAS TOTALED IN FIRE. *TR

Feb 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT HEARD RATTLING NOISES IN THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT GOT A SECOND OPINION AND WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW ENGINE WAS NEEDED. A T...

Feb 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT HEARD RATTLING NOISES IN THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT GOT A SECOND OPINION AND WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW ENGINE WAS NEEDED. A T...

Nov 22, 2008 Electrical System Fire 140,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. AFTER 4 HOURS LATER THE CAR WAS BURNING. CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT... *TR

Nov 22, 2008 Electrical System Fire 140,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. AFTER 4 HOURS LATER THE CAR WAS BURNING. CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT... *TR

Nov 8, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 121,000 mi

AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 FORD EXPLORE I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2001 FORD EXPLORER WITH THE SPEED CONTROL ACTIVATION SWITCH. MY SPEED CONTROL ACTIVATION SWITCH IS MALFUNCTIONING AND THEIR HAS BEEN A RECALL IN PLACE FOR QUITE SOMETIME AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE ...

Nov 8, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 121,000 mi

AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 FORD EXPLORE I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2001 FORD EXPLORER WITH THE SPEED CONTROL ACTIVATION SWITCH. MY SPEED CONTROL ACTIVATION SWITCH IS MALFUNCTIONING AND THEIR HAS BEEN A RECALL IN PLACE FOR QUITE SOMETIME AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE ...

Oct 14, 2008 Power Train 100,000 mi

FORD PART # 1L24-7H473-AG VENDOR # M799G MOTOROLA MODEL # 01MU152B06 DATE CODE 01211 SERIAL # 21396939

Oct 14, 2008 Visibility 92,571 mi

FORD EXPLORER 2001 BLEND DOOR NEEDS REPLACED. CAR IS IN GREAT CONDITION EXCEPT FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE I FOUND OUT EARLY ONE MORNING ON A COLD DAY WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WOULD NOT DEFROST AND I COULD NOT SEE THREW IT WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. I KEPT PULLING OVER TO WIPE THE WINDOWS ...

Oct 14, 2008 Power Train 100,000 mi

FORD PART # 1L24-7H473-AG VENDOR # M799G MOTOROLA MODEL # 01MU152B06 DATE CODE 01211 SERIAL # 21396939

Oct 14, 2008 Visibility 92,571 mi

FORD EXPLORER 2001 BLEND DOOR NEEDS REPLACED. CAR IS IN GREAT CONDITION EXCEPT FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE I FOUND OUT EARLY ONE MORNING ON A COLD DAY WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WOULD NOT DEFROST AND I COULD NOT SEE THREW IT WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. I KEPT PULLING OVER TO WIPE THE WINDOWS ...

Sep 18, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

MY FORD EXPLORER 2001 HAD A RECALL NOTICE LAST YEAR REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO BREMEN FORD IN BREMEN, IN TO HAVE IT DISCONNECTED. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD GET THE PART IN SHORTLY. THIS WAS IN NOVEMBER OF 2007. IN APRIL I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD STATING THE PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE BE...

Sep 18, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

MY FORD EXPLORER 2001 HAD A RECALL NOTICE LAST YEAR REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO BREMEN FORD IN BREMEN, IN TO HAVE IT DISCONNECTED. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD GET THE PART IN SHORTLY. THIS WAS IN NOVEMBER OF 2007. IN APRIL I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD STATING THE PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE BE...

Sep 2, 2008 Power Train 96,427 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE EVERYTIME THE BLINKING OCCURRED. THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR EACH TIME THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 96,491 ...

Sep 2, 2008 Power Train 96,427 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE EVERYTIME THE BLINKING OCCURRED. THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR EACH TIME THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 96,491 ...

Aug 30, 2008 Seats 96,500 mi

MY 4 DOOR EXPLORER IS EQUIPPED WITH RECLINER HIGH BACK SEATS. ABOUT A 2 MONTHS AGO I WAS DRIVING AND THE SEAT ON THE FRONT LEFT HAND (DRIVER SIDE) IT RECLINE WITH OUT WARNING UNTIL IS CAME IN CONTACTED WITH THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION. I WENT TO A FORD DEALER SHIP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO ...

Aug 30, 2008 Structure 99,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 EXPLORER AND THE PAINT HAS BEEN PEELING OFF FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. IF I WASH IT WITH HIGH PRESSURE, THE PAINT WILL BLOW OFF THE HOOD. PAINT HAS BUBBLED AND COME OFF ON THE HOOD, TAILGATE AND BOTH QUARTER PANELS OVER THE REAR WHEELS. I HAND WASH IT AT THIS POINT TO MINIMIZE MORE PAIN...

Aug 30, 2008 Seats 96,500 mi

MY 4 DOOR EXPLORER IS EQUIPPED WITH RECLINER HIGH BACK SEATS. ABOUT A 2 MONTHS AGO I WAS DRIVING AND THE SEAT ON THE FRONT LEFT HAND (DRIVER SIDE) IT RECLINE WITH OUT WARNING UNTIL IS CAME IN CONTACTED WITH THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION. I WENT TO A FORD DEALER SHIP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO ...

Aug 30, 2008 Structure 99,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 EXPLORER AND THE PAINT HAS BEEN PEELING OFF FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. IF I WASH IT WITH HIGH PRESSURE, THE PAINT WILL BLOW OFF THE HOOD. PAINT HAS BUBBLED AND COME OFF ON THE HOOD, TAILGATE AND BOTH QUARTER PANELS OVER THE REAR WHEELS. I HAND WASH IT AT THIS POINT TO MINIMIZE MORE PAIN...

Jun 12, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 80,016 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL. SHE BEGAN HEARING A CLICKING NOISE AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. HE DEACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT THE BURNING SMELL PERSISTED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. HE R...

Jun 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 110,000 mi

WIFE PARKED EXPLORER IN GARAGE, 20 MIN LATER HEARD A LOUD NOISE THEN NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. LUCKILY, WE WERE ABLE TO SAVE OUR HOME AND EVERYONE IS ALRIGHT. CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED AND OUR GARAGE IS A DISASTER. *TR

Jun 12, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 80,016 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL. SHE BEGAN HEARING A CLICKING NOISE AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. HE DEACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT THE BURNING SMELL PERSISTED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. HE R...

Jun 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 110,000 mi

WIFE PARKED EXPLORER IN GARAGE, 20 MIN LATER HEARD A LOUD NOISE THEN NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. LUCKILY, WE WERE ABLE TO SAVE OUR HOME AND EVERYONE IS ALRIGHT. CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED AND OUR GARAGE IS A DISASTER. *TR

Mar 26, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST 2007 FOR PROBLEMS WITH SPEED CONTROL ON 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CALLED LOCAL FORD DEALER, WAS TOLD NO PARTS SHIPPED FROM FORD YET, WILL BE DECEMBER BEFORE THEY GET THEM. CALLED IN JAN 08, STILL NO PARTS, WILL BE MARCH BEFORE THEY GET THEM, CALLED MARCH 26, 2008 WAS TOLD ...

Mar 26, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST 2007 FOR PROBLEMS WITH SPEED CONTROL ON 2001 FORD EXPLORER. CALLED LOCAL FORD DEALER, WAS TOLD NO PARTS SHIPPED FROM FORD YET, WILL BE DECEMBER BEFORE THEY GET THEM. CALLED IN JAN 08, STILL NO PARTS, WILL BE MARCH BEFORE THEY GET THEM, CALLED MARCH 26, 2008 WAS TOLD ...

Mar 6, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. SHE HAS MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO HAVE THE DEALER DISCONNECT THE SWITCH, BUT THEY CONTINUED TO STATE THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE TIM...

Mar 6, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. SHE HAS MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO HAVE THE DEALER DISCONNECT THE SWITCH, BUT THEY CONTINUED TO STATE THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE TIM...

Feb 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FOR EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 195,000.

Feb 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FOR EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 195,000.

Jan 14, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

2001 FORD EXPLORER WITH SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TO FIX THE RECALL STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. DEALER FINALLY DISCONNECTED THE SPEED CONTROL UNTIL THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *KB

Jan 14, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

2001 FORD EXPLORER WITH SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TO FIX THE RECALL STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. DEALER FINALLY DISCONNECTED THE SPEED CONTROL UNTIL THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *KB

Jan 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 153,000 mi

ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 2, 2008 A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT OCCURED ON MY WIFES 2001 FORD EXPLORER. SHE WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN SHE SET HER CRUISE CONTROL TO 60 MPH. WHEN SHE HIT HER BRAKES TO RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND HER CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT RELEASE. SHE W...

Jan 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 153,000 mi

ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 2, 2008 A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT OCCURED ON MY WIFES 2001 FORD EXPLORER. SHE WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN SHE SET HER CRUISE CONTROL TO 60 MPH. WHEN SHE HIT HER BRAKES TO RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND HER CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT RELEASE. SHE W...

Jan 3, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 07V336000). THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE WIRING HARNESS AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER OF 2007. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART...

Jan 3, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 07V336000). THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE WIRING HARNESS AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER OF 2007. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART...

Jan 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED CRUISE DEACTIVATION SWITCH RECALL IN AUGUST 2007. FORD WEBSITE NOTES PARTS WERE SHIPPED TO DEALERS. DEALERS HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS. THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL BE THERE. CALLED FORD CORP AND WAS ADVISED THE SWITCHES WOULD NOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL AT LEAST MARCH. THAT IS AT LEAST 8 MON...

Jan 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED CRUISE DEACTIVATION SWITCH RECALL IN AUGUST 2007. FORD WEBSITE NOTES PARTS WERE SHIPPED TO DEALERS. DEALERS HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS. THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL BE THERE. CALLED FORD CORP AND WAS ADVISED THE SWITCHES WOULD NOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL AT LEAST MARCH. THAT IS AT LEAST 8 MON...

Dec 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE A '01 FORD EXPLORER INVOLVED IN A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL ISSUED IN AUG-07, AS OF TODAY 5-DEC-07) MY LOCAL DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD NOT TO EXPECT THEM UNTIL 1ST QUARTER. UNSATISFACTORY AND UNACCEPTABLE. IS FORD DELAYING SO THE EXPENSE DOES NOT HIT THEM ...

Dec 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE A '01 FORD EXPLORER INVOLVED IN A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL ISSUED IN AUG-07, AS OF TODAY 5-DEC-07) MY LOCAL DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD NOT TO EXPECT THEM UNTIL 1ST QUARTER. UNSATISFACTORY AND UNACCEPTABLE. IS FORD DELAYING SO THE EXPENSE DOES NOT HIT THEM ...

Nov 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000. RECEIV...

Nov 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000. RECEIV...

Nov 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILE...

Nov 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILE...

Oct 25, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD ARRIVE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THIS WAS UNACCEPTABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO...

Oct 25, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD ARRIVE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THIS WAS UNACCEPTABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO...

Oct 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 07V336000). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND OFFERED TO DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT STATE WHEN THE PART WO...

Oct 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 07V336000). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND OFFERED TO DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT STATE WHEN THE PART WO...

Oct 12, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). A MONTH LATER, HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH DEACTIVATED AND THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVA...

Oct 12, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). A MONTH LATER, HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH DEACTIVATED AND THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVA...

Oct 4, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). SHE STATED THAT THE CLOSEST DEALER WAS 75 MILES AWAY AND THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. SHE DID NOT WANT TO HAVE THE SWITCH DISCONNECTED DUE TO THE INCONVENIEN...

Oct 4, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). SHE STATED THAT THE CLOSEST DEALER WAS 75 MILES AWAY AND THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. SHE DID NOT WANT TO HAVE THE SWITCH DISCONNECTED DUE TO THE INCONVENIEN...

Sep 29, 2007 Visibility

MOUNTING BOLT FROM REAR HATCH WINDOW PULLED LOOSE, BECAME STRIPPED. HATCH WINDOW FALLING OF VEHICLE. *JB

Sep 29, 2007 Visibility

MOUNTING BOLT FROM REAR HATCH WINDOW PULLED LOOSE, BECAME STRIPPED. HATCH WINDOW FALLING OF VEHICLE. *JB

Aug 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD CONCERNING THE SPEED CONTROL. I CALLED BOB BENNET FORD ABOUT THE FIX. THEY SAID THEY HAD THE PARTS AND COULD FIX IT ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASES. I DROVE 30 MILES ONLY TO FIND OUT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART AND DIDN'T KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD GET THEM. I DRO...

Aug 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD CONCERNING THE SPEED CONTROL. I CALLED BOB BENNET FORD ABOUT THE FIX. THEY SAID THEY HAD THE PARTS AND COULD FIX IT ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASES. I DROVE 30 MILES ONLY TO FIND OUT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART AND DIDN'T KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD GET THEM. I DRO...

Jul 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,184 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RIDE ROUGHLY AND BACKFIRED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS, HOWEVER, THE HEX NUT SNAPPED WHEN IT WAS REMOVED. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK LATER, THE DEALER IN...

Jul 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,184 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RIDE ROUGHLY AND BACKFIRED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS, HOWEVER, THE HEX NUT SNAPPED WHEN IT WAS REMOVED. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK LATER, THE DEALER IN...

Jun 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE WAS CONTAINED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 95,000. THE CONSUMER STAT...

Jun 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE WAS CONTAINED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 95,000. THE CONSUMER STAT...

May 8, 2007 Power Train 57,450 mi

AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AS MY WIFE EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE SHIFT LEVER BROKE INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE. I WAS ABLE TO MANUALLY SHIFT THE LINKAGE ON THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION USING A PAIR ...

May 8, 2007 Power Train 57,450 mi

AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AS MY WIFE EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE SHIFT LEVER BROKE INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE. I WAS ABLE TO MANUALLY SHIFT THE LINKAGE ON THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION USING A PAIR ...

Mar 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 200,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS 2001 FORD EXPLORER WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DAMAGED THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING, PIPING AND ANYTHING THAT WAS CONCERNING PLASTIC MELTED IN THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DPEARTM...

Mar 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 200,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS 2001 FORD EXPLORER WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DAMAGED THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING, PIPING AND ANYTHING THAT WAS CONCERNING PLASTIC MELTED IN THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DPEARTM...

Feb 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER ISSUE THAT RESULTED IN THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE SATISFACTION PROGRAM #00M12. THIS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 6 YEARS OR 72,000 MILES ON THAT PART. TOO LATE FOR ME, AS I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE A FEW MONTHS A GO. NOW, I AM AT 6 YEARS/87,000 MILES. MY LOCAL ...

Feb 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER ISSUE THAT RESULTED IN THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE SATISFACTION PROGRAM #00M12. THIS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 6 YEARS OR 72,000 MILES ON THAT PART. TOO LATE FOR ME, AS I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE A FEW MONTHS A GO. NOW, I AM AT 6 YEARS/87,000 MILES. MY LOCAL ...

Nov 6, 2006 Tires Crash 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIGHT REAR TIRE CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH GRAVEL ALONG THE EDGE OF THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN VEHICLE TURNING OVER SEVERAL TIMES. DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURED AND VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *JB

Nov 6, 2006 Tires Crash 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIGHT REAR TIRE CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH GRAVEL ALONG THE EDGE OF THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN VEHICLE TURNING OVER SEVERAL TIMES. DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURED AND VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *JB

Nov 2, 2006 Tires

2001 EXPLORER LOST TIRE TREAD AND BLEW OUT. *TS *JB

Nov 2, 2006 Tires

2001 EXPLORER LOST TIRE TREAD AND BLEW OUT. *TS *JB

Oct 26, 2006 Electrical System

FORD EXPLORER 2001 - WHEN I USE THE SIGNAL LIGHT, IT FREQUENTLY SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. IT SOUNDS LIKE A BAD CONNECTION. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN CAUSE MY TRUCK ENGINE TO CATCH FIRE. *NM

Oct 26, 2006 Electrical System

FORD EXPLORER 2001 - WHEN I USE THE SIGNAL LIGHT, IT FREQUENTLY SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. IT SOUNDS LIKE A BAD CONNECTION. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN CAUSE MY TRUCK ENGINE TO CATCH FIRE. *NM

Sep 28, 2006 Suspension 37,741 mi

AT 37,741 MILES,MY 2001 FORD VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE ITS LOWER RIGHT AND LEFT BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE IN DANGEROUS CONDITION ACCORDING TO THE FORD REPAIR SHOP. IT SEEMS TO ME THEY HAD TO BE DEFECTIVE FROM DAY ONE IN ORDER TO BOTH FAIL AT THIS LOW MILEAGE. JEEP LIBERTY ALSO DODGE DURANGO ...

Sep 28, 2006 Suspension 37,741 mi

AT 37,741 MILES,MY 2001 FORD VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE ITS LOWER RIGHT AND LEFT BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE IN DANGEROUS CONDITION ACCORDING TO THE FORD REPAIR SHOP. IT SEEMS TO ME THEY HAD TO BE DEFECTIVE FROM DAY ONE IN ORDER TO BOTH FAIL AT THIS LOW MILEAGE. JEEP LIBERTY ALSO DODGE DURANGO ...

Aug 18, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 48,584 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE THROTTLE AND SPEED CONTROL STUCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE OVER 90 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AND THE CONTACT STATED THE CONSTANT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES CAUSED THEM TO SMOKE AND ALMOST CATCH ON ...

Aug 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,584 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE THROTTLE AND SPEED CONTROL STUCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE OVER 90 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AND THE CONTACT STATED THE CONSTANT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES CAUSED THEM TO SMOKE AND ALMOST CATCH ON ...

Aug 18, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 48,584 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE THROTTLE AND SPEED CONTROL STUCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE OVER 90 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AND THE CONTACT STATED THE CONSTANT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES CAUSED THEM TO SMOKE AND ALMOST CATCH ON ...

Aug 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,584 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE THROTTLE AND SPEED CONTROL STUCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE OVER 90 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AND THE CONTACT STATED THE CONSTANT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES CAUSED THEM TO SMOKE AND ALMOST CATCH ON ...

Feb 23, 2006 Suspension 28,676 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SINCE OWNERSHIP, THE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT 44,159 MILES AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN 22,530 MILES SINCE PURCHASE. THE BREAKDOWN ON THE REPAIRS ARE; ON 12/13/03 AT 28,676 MILES BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED, ON 08/05/04 ...

Feb 23, 2006 Suspension 28,676 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SINCE OWNERSHIP, THE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT 44,159 MILES AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN 22,530 MILES SINCE PURCHASE. THE BREAKDOWN ON THE REPAIRS ARE; ON 12/13/03 AT 28,676 MILES BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED, ON 08/05/04 ...

Jan 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire 62,500 mi

AFTER HAVING MY 2001 LMTD EDITION EXPLORER PARKED FOR OVER 45 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS CONSUMED. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS, MELTED DOWN TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE MARSHAL WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AS THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE, BUT I WAS REFERRED TO SEVERAL ...

Jan 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 62,500 mi

AFTER HAVING MY 2001 LMTD EDITION EXPLORER PARKED FOR OVER 45 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS CONSUMED. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS, MELTED DOWN TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE MARSHAL WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AS THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE, BUT I WAS REFERRED TO SEVERAL ...

Jan 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire 62,500 mi

AFTER HAVING MY 2001 LMTD EDITION EXPLORER PARKED FOR OVER 45 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS CONSUMED. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS, MELTED DOWN TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE MARSHAL WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AS THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE, BUT I WAS REFERRED TO SEVERAL ...

Jan 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 62,500 mi

AFTER HAVING MY 2001 LMTD EDITION EXPLORER PARKED FOR OVER 45 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS CONSUMED. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS, MELTED DOWN TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE MARSHAL WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AS THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE, BUT I WAS REFERRED TO SEVERAL ...

Jan 5, 2006 Power Train 55,000 mi

AT AROUND 55000 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE MY REAR AXLE AND I AM NOW AT 62000 AND MY O/D WILL START FLASHING AND MY 2001 EXPLORER WILL SHIFT HARD OR NOT SHIFT AT ALL. *NM

Jan 5, 2006 Power Train 55,000 mi

AT AROUND 55000 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE MY REAR AXLE AND I AM NOW AT 62000 AND MY O/D WILL START FLASHING AND MY 2001 EXPLORER WILL SHIFT HARD OR NOT SHIFT AT ALL. *NM

Dec 22, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

2001 FORD EXPLORER HOOD FLEW OPEN AND BROKE THE HINGES. *TS THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE HOOD AND HINGES, WIPER BLADES AND COWL AREA (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM

Dec 22, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

2001 FORD EXPLORER HOOD FLEW OPEN AND BROKE THE HINGES. *TS THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE HOOD AND HINGES, WIPER BLADES AND COWL AREA (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM

Dec 5, 2005 Electrical System 95,200 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS AN IDLE AIR CONTROL MALFUNCTION AND AFTER CONFERRING WITH OTHER FORD OWNERS. MOST HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR VEHICLE. I AM CONCERNED IT MAY BE A BIGGER PROBLEM THAN FORD MAY BE AWARE OF. WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT INVESTIGATED IF POSSIBLE. MY VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. *...

Dec 5, 2005 Electrical System 95,200 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS AN IDLE AIR CONTROL MALFUNCTION AND AFTER CONFERRING WITH OTHER FORD OWNERS. MOST HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR VEHICLE. I AM CONCERNED IT MAY BE A BIGGER PROBLEM THAN FORD MAY BE AWARE OF. WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT INVESTIGATED IF POSSIBLE. MY VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. *...

Aug 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 71,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SHE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 35 MPH WHILE GOING UP A HILL, BUT WAS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE, AND THEY STATED SHE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE CONSUMER SHOWED THE POLICE THAT THIS ...

Aug 30, 2005 Electrical System 71,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SHE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 35 MPH WHILE GOING UP A HILL, BUT WAS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE, AND THEY STATED SHE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE CONSUMER SHOWED THE POLICE THAT THIS ...

Aug 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 71,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SHE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 35 MPH WHILE GOING UP A HILL, BUT WAS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE, AND THEY STATED SHE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE CONSUMER SHOWED THE POLICE THAT THIS ...

Aug 30, 2005 Electrical System 71,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SHE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 35 MPH WHILE GOING UP A HILL, BUT WAS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE, AND THEY STATED SHE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE CONSUMER SHOWED THE POLICE THAT THIS ...

Aug 19, 2005 Electrical System 73,000 mi

DT: ABOUT A MONTH AGO THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH WINDOWS UP THE CONSUMER GOT IN AND PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SWITCH, THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS. STOPPED SMOKING AFTER CONSUMER STARTED THE ENGINE, IN DURATION OF ABOUT 20 SECONDS. THIS H...

Aug 19, 2005 Electrical System 73,000 mi

DT: ABOUT A MONTH AGO THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH WINDOWS UP THE CONSUMER GOT IN AND PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SWITCH, THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS. STOPPED SMOKING AFTER CONSUMER STARTED THE ENGINE, IN DURATION OF ABOUT 20 SECONDS. THIS H...

Aug 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON 2001 FORD EXPLORER XLT. *NM

Aug 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON 2001 FORD EXPLORER XLT. *NM

Aug 1, 2005 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID AN CHAIN REACTION ACCIDENT MY HUSBAND, ROBERT, VEERED OFF THE ROAD. OUR 2001 FORD EXPLORER HIT A TREE, FLIPPED OVER TRAPPING HIM IN THE VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THANK GOD, HE WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED, BUT THE EMOTIONAL TRAUMA GOES WITHOUT SAYING. IT IS VER...

Aug 1, 2005 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID AN CHAIN REACTION ACCIDENT MY HUSBAND, ROBERT, VEERED OFF THE ROAD. OUR 2001 FORD EXPLORER HIT A TREE, FLIPPED OVER TRAPPING HIM IN THE VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THANK GOD, HE WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED, BUT THE EMOTIONAL TRAUMA GOES WITHOUT SAYING. IT IS VER...

May 27, 2005 Electrical System 54,300 mi

THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) EXPERIENCED A CONDITION REFERRED TO AS "LOCK-UP" IN WHICH THE GEM CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC 4X4 SYSTEM COULD NOT BE TURNED ON.

May 27, 2005 Electrical System 54,300 mi

THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) EXPERIENCED A CONDITION REFERRED TO AS "LOCK-UP" IN WHICH THE GEM CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC 4X4 SYSTEM COULD NOT BE TURNED ON.

May 25, 2005 Seats

DT: THE FRONT BOLT THAT HOLDS THE DRIVERS' SEAT SEVERED OFF. *AK

May 25, 2005 Seats

DT: THE FRONT BOLT THAT HOLDS THE DRIVERS' SEAT SEVERED OFF. *AK

May 13, 2005 Electrical System

2001 FORD EXPLORER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH A SHORT IN THE WIRING TO THE RADIO AND THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIO WAS NO GOOD. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE A BAD FUSE. THE CONSUMER PURCHASED TWO NEW BATTERIES FOR THE VEHICLE. *SC *JB

May 13, 2005 Electrical System

2001 FORD EXPLORER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH A SHORT IN THE WIRING TO THE RADIO AND THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIO WAS NO GOOD. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE A BAD FUSE. THE CONSUMER PURCHASED TWO NEW BATTERIES FOR THE VEHICLE. *SC *JB

May 9, 2005 Electrical System

2001 FORD EXPLORER 4 WHEEL DRIVE THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS BURNED OUT ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS STARTED APPROXIMATELY 8-9 MONTHS AGO AND THE STEERING COLUMN KEPT HAVING SMOKE COME OUT OF IT WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THEN IT WOULD STOP, AND JUST START UP OUT OF THE BLUE,BUT ABOUT 4 MTS. AGO THE CRUISE ...

May 9, 2005 Electrical System

2001 FORD EXPLORER 4 WHEEL DRIVE THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS BURNED OUT ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS STARTED APPROXIMATELY 8-9 MONTHS AGO AND THE STEERING COLUMN KEPT HAVING SMOKE COME OUT OF IT WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THEN IT WOULD STOP, AND JUST START UP OUT OF THE BLUE,BUT ABOUT 4 MTS. AGO THE CRUISE ...

May 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2000 FORD EXPLORER ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK CAUSING A SURGE OF ACCELERATION.*MR AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WENT THUR A GARAGE DOOR. *BF *NM

May 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2000 FORD EXPLORER ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK CAUSING A SURGE OF ACCELERATION.*MR AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WENT THUR A GARAGE DOOR. *BF *NM

May 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING WHEN IT WAS AROUND 30 DEGREES OR LOWER IN THE WINTER AND WOULD HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE 3 OR 4 TIMES TO GET IT TO STAY STARTED, NOW VEHICLE DOES THIS EVERY MORNING AND EVEN WHEN ITS WARM OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER PUT SEAL ON INTAKE PLATTON. VEHICLE DOES IT EVERY T...

May 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING WHEN IT WAS AROUND 30 DEGREES OR LOWER IN THE WINTER AND WOULD HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE 3 OR 4 TIMES TO GET IT TO STAY STARTED, NOW VEHICLE DOES THIS EVERY MORNING AND EVEN WHEN ITS WARM OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER PUT SEAL ON INTAKE PLATTON. VEHICLE DOES IT EVERY T...

Apr 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 34,800 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB THE PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL AS OTHER FORD MODEL VEHICLES. *SC *JB

Apr 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 34,800 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB THE PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL AS OTHER FORD MODEL VEHICLES. *SC *JB

Apr 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DRIVER NOTICED WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Apr 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DRIVER NOTICED WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Apr 18, 2005 Power Train 110,000 mi

OVERDRIVE TURNS OFF - FORD HAS ISSUED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ((TSB) 03-22-10 IN OBVIOUS RECOGNITION OF NUMEROUS PROBLEMS ,BUT REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. *AK

Apr 18, 2005 Power Train 110,000 mi

OVERDRIVE TURNS OFF - FORD HAS ISSUED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ((TSB) 03-22-10 IN OBVIOUS RECOGNITION OF NUMEROUS PROBLEMS ,BUT REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. *AK

Mar 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 61,000 mi

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH HEARD A POPPING NOISE. NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. NO FLAMES APPEARED. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN. CONTACTED POLICE AND TOWED THE TRUCK. AT THE MECHANIC'S SHOP WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS PINCHED OFF AN...

Mar 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 61,000 mi

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH HEARD A POPPING NOISE. NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. NO FLAMES APPEARED. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN. CONTACTED POLICE AND TOWED THE TRUCK. AT THE MECHANIC'S SHOP WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS PINCHED OFF AN...

Feb 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 60,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR AN HOUR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE ALONG WITH CONSUMER'S HOME. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH UNDER THE HOOD.*AK

Feb 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 60,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR AN HOUR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE ALONG WITH CONSUMER'S HOME. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH UNDER THE HOOD.*AK

Feb 23, 2005 Suspension 31,000 mi

VEHICLE: FORD EXPLORER XLS, MY 2001. PROBLEM: FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE AT LOW MILEAGE (50000KM AND 63000 KM, OR APROX 31000MILES AND 39000MILES). THE FAILURE WAS DETECTED EARLY AND DIDNOT HAVE DRAMATIC CONSEQUENCES. ONE PART HAS BEEN CHANGED. THE OTHER WILL BE DEALT WITH SOON.*A...

Feb 23, 2005 Electrical System Fire 75,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK THE VEHICLE UP, IT CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Feb 23, 2005 Suspension 31,000 mi

VEHICLE: FORD EXPLORER XLS, MY 2001. PROBLEM: FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE AT LOW MILEAGE (50000KM AND 63000 KM, OR APROX 31000MILES AND 39000MILES). THE FAILURE WAS DETECTED EARLY AND DIDNOT HAVE DRAMATIC CONSEQUENCES. ONE PART HAS BEEN CHANGED. THE OTHER WILL BE DEALT WITH SOON.*A...

Feb 23, 2005 Electrical System Fire 75,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK THE VEHICLE UP, IT CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Feb 17, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER STATES THAT SMOKE COMES FROM THE DASH WHERE THE HAZARD LIGHT IS. IT GIVES OFF A UNPLEASANT SMELL, AND THEN IT GOES A WAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM

Feb 17, 2005 Tires

THE TREAD PEELED OFF OF THE TIRE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DOING 55 MILES PER HOUR. THE CONSUMER MADE HER WAY OFF OF THE FREEWAY THIS TIRE INCLUDED IN THE TREAD SEPARATION NHTSA RECALL 01T016000. *NM

Feb 17, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER STATES THAT SMOKE COMES FROM THE DASH WHERE THE HAZARD LIGHT IS. IT GIVES OFF A UNPLEASANT SMELL, AND THEN IT GOES A WAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM

Feb 17, 2005 Tires

THE TREAD PEELED OFF OF THE TIRE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DOING 55 MILES PER HOUR. THE CONSUMER MADE HER WAY OFF OF THE FREEWAY THIS TIRE INCLUDED IN THE TREAD SEPARATION NHTSA RECALL 01T016000. *NM

Jan 14, 2005 Seat Belts

MY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CLOSES IN THE CAR DOOR ON A REGULAR BASIS. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP ATTENTION BUT THE RESPONSE WAS THAT IT RETRACTED OK WHEN THEY LOOKED AT IT. MY CONCERN IS THAT OVER TIME THIS MAY CAUSE WEAR ON THE BELT THAT WOULD PREVENT IT FROM WORKING PROPERLY IN THE EVEN...

Jan 14, 2005 Seat Belts

MY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CLOSES IN THE CAR DOOR ON A REGULAR BASIS. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP ATTENTION BUT THE RESPONSE WAS THAT IT RETRACTED OK WHEN THEY LOOKED AT IT. MY CONCERN IS THAT OVER TIME THIS MAY CAUSE WEAR ON THE BELT THAT WOULD PREVENT IT FROM WORKING PROPERLY IN THE EVEN...

Dec 15, 2004 Seats 49,000 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE BOLT UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED. THREE MONTHS LATER THE POPPING NOISE STARTED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE BOLT WAS FINE BUT THAT THE LEVER FAILED. THE...

Dec 15, 2004 Seats 49,000 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE BOLT UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED. THREE MONTHS LATER THE POPPING NOISE STARTED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE BOLT WAS FINE BUT THAT THE LEVER FAILED. THE...

Dec 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH. ALL FOUR ROTORS WHERE REPLACED. *TC *SC *JB

Dec 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH. ALL FOUR ROTORS WHERE REPLACED. *TC *SC *JB

Nov 30, 2004 Tires

I HAVE HAD BF GOODRICH TIRES SEPERATE AND LUCKY FOR ME I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT I HAD A AUTO SHOP TELL ME ABOUT IT BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. *AK

Nov 30, 2004 Tires

I HAVE HAD BF GOODRICH TIRES SEPERATE AND LUCKY FOR ME I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT I HAD A AUTO SHOP TELL ME ABOUT IT BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. *AK

Nov 22, 2004 Seats

THE DRIVER SEAT LOOSE, SEAT TRACK BROKE. REPLACED SEAT TRACK. *BF THE WELD ON THE SEAT TRACK HAD BROKEN. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC

Nov 22, 2004 Seats

THE DRIVER SEAT LOOSE, SEAT TRACK BROKE. REPLACED SEAT TRACK. *BF THE WELD ON THE SEAT TRACK HAD BROKEN. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC

Nov 5, 2004 Seats

DRIVER SEAT RECLINER BOLT, THE SEAT BACK/RECLINE/FORWARD BROKE, REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *BF THE OIL FILTER HAD COME WITH A HOLE TOO LARGE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HANDLE BROKE, THE TIRES BLEWOUT AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *SC

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVER SEAT RECLINER BOLT, THE SEAT BACK/RECLINE/FORWARD BROKE, REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *BF THE OIL FILTER HAD COME WITH A HOLE TOO LARGE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HANDLE BROKE, THE TIRES BLEWOUT AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *SC

Nov 5, 2004 Tires

DRIVER SEAT RECLINER BOLT, THE SEAT BACK/RECLINE/FORWARD BROKE, REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *BF THE OIL FILTER HAD COME WITH A HOLE TOO LARGE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HANDLE BROKE, THE TIRES BLEWOUT AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *SC

Nov 5, 2004 Seats

DRIVER SEAT RECLINER BOLT, THE SEAT BACK/RECLINE/FORWARD BROKE, REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *BF THE OIL FILTER HAD COME WITH A HOLE TOO LARGE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HANDLE BROKE, THE TIRES BLEWOUT AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *SC

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVER SEAT RECLINER BOLT, THE SEAT BACK/RECLINE/FORWARD BROKE, REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *BF THE OIL FILTER HAD COME WITH A HOLE TOO LARGE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HANDLE BROKE, THE TIRES BLEWOUT AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *SC

Nov 5, 2004 Tires

DRIVER SEAT RECLINER BOLT, THE SEAT BACK/RECLINE/FORWARD BROKE, REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *BF THE OIL FILTER HAD COME WITH A HOLE TOO LARGE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HANDLE BROKE, THE TIRES BLEWOUT AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *SC

Oct 7, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 38,000 mi

WHILE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE SEPARATED. AS A RESULT THE OCCUPANT WAS THROWN OUT OF THE WINDOW. NO MAJOR INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

Oct 7, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 38,000 mi

WHILE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE SEPARATED. AS A RESULT THE OCCUPANT WAS THROWN OUT OF THE WINDOW. NO MAJOR INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Tires

NHTSA RECALL 01X001000 CONCERNING FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN THREE YEARS, AND THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Tires

NHTSA RECALL 01X001000 CONCERNING FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN THREE YEARS, AND THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK

Sep 3, 2004 Wheels

VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE DEFECTIVE. A MECHANISM INSIDE OF THE WHEEL TREAD SHEARED OFF INTO THE MANUFACTURER'S TIRES, AND CAUSED THE UNEVEN WEAR AND TEAR. *AK

Sep 3, 2004 Wheels

VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE DEFECTIVE. A MECHANISM INSIDE OF THE WHEEL TREAD SHEARED OFF INTO THE MANUFACTURER'S TIRES, AND CAUSED THE UNEVEN WEAR AND TEAR. *AK

Aug 22, 2004 Air Bags Crash

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS I WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS THAT DID DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF MY EXPLORER. BOTH ACCIDENTS WERE AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 25 MILES PER HOUR. ONE ACCIDENT TOTALED THE OTHER VEHICLE INVOLVED. NO OTHER TIME DID THE AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE DEPLOY. I DON'T FEEL THIS IS A SAFE VE...

Aug 22, 2004 Air Bags Crash

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS I WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS THAT DID DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF MY EXPLORER. BOTH ACCIDENTS WERE AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 25 MILES PER HOUR. ONE ACCIDENT TOTALED THE OTHER VEHICLE INVOLVED. NO OTHER TIME DID THE AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE DEPLOY. I DON'T FEEL THIS IS A SAFE VE...

Aug 19, 2004 Tires

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER 'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. WHEN THE CONSUMER CHANGED THE TIRE, HE NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR WRANGLER P26570R17. THIS TIRE WAS NOT THE SAME TIRE THAT WAS ON THE TRUCK. THE TIRE THAT WAS FLAT WAS A COREOVAN WILD TRACK RADIAL SUV MS P2657017. PLE...

Aug 19, 2004 Tires

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER 'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. WHEN THE CONSUMER CHANGED THE TIRE, HE NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR WRANGLER P26570R17. THIS TIRE WAS NOT THE SAME TIRE THAT WAS ON THE TRUCK. THE TIRE THAT WAS FLAT WAS A COREOVAN WILD TRACK RADIAL SUV MS P2657017. PLE...

Aug 5, 2004 Tires 38,592 mi

DRIVER'S REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON A FORD EXPLORER 2001 VEHICLE. THE TIRE REMAIN INFLATED. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE 275/60R17, AND DOT# ADT044T0101. *AK

Aug 5, 2004 Tires 38,592 mi

DRIVER'S REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON A FORD EXPLORER 2001 VEHICLE. THE TIRE REMAIN INFLATED. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE 275/60R17, AND DOT# ADT044T0101. *AK

Jul 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WERE REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR ON 2001 FORD EXPLORER. *MR UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY STALLED. *SC

Jul 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WERE REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR ON 2001 FORD EXPLORER. *MR UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY STALLED. *SC

Jul 20, 2004 Air Bags Crash

THE DRIVER WAS MERGING FROM THE HIGHWAY ONTO THE CENTER LANE WITHOUT WARNING, AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. *JB

Jul 20, 2004 Air Bags Crash

THE DRIVER WAS MERGING FROM THE HIGHWAY ONTO THE CENTER LANE WITHOUT WARNING, AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. *JB

Jun 5, 2004 Electrical System 41,000 mi

AT TIMES MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL WHEN ENGAGED DOESNT WORK AND AT THIS TIME I NOTICE SMOKE COMING OUT OF STEERING COLLUMN,THIS HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH PRESSING THE BRAKES, SOMETIMES WHEN I DEPRESS IT WORKS THEN GOES OFF WHEN PRESSING A SECOND TIME, ALSO DISPLAY ON STEREO WORKS PART TIME ONLY MAYBE ONE O...

Jun 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,000 mi

AT TIMES MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL WHEN ENGAGED DOESNT WORK AND AT THIS TIME I NOTICE SMOKE COMING OUT OF STEERING COLLUMN,THIS HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH PRESSING THE BRAKES, SOMETIMES WHEN I DEPRESS IT WORKS THEN GOES OFF WHEN PRESSING A SECOND TIME, ALSO DISPLAY ON STEREO WORKS PART TIME ONLY MAYBE ONE O...

Jun 5, 2004 Electrical System 41,000 mi

AT TIMES MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL WHEN ENGAGED DOESNT WORK AND AT THIS TIME I NOTICE SMOKE COMING OUT OF STEERING COLLUMN,THIS HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH PRESSING THE BRAKES, SOMETIMES WHEN I DEPRESS IT WORKS THEN GOES OFF WHEN PRESSING A SECOND TIME, ALSO DISPLAY ON STEREO WORKS PART TIME ONLY MAYBE ONE O...

Jun 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,000 mi

AT TIMES MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL WHEN ENGAGED DOESNT WORK AND AT THIS TIME I NOTICE SMOKE COMING OUT OF STEERING COLLUMN,THIS HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH PRESSING THE BRAKES, SOMETIMES WHEN I DEPRESS IT WORKS THEN GOES OFF WHEN PRESSING A SECOND TIME, ALSO DISPLAY ON STEREO WORKS PART TIME ONLY MAYBE ONE O...

Jun 2, 2004 Electrical System Crash 28,500 mi

ON JANUARY 25,2004 I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFIC SIGNAL IN MY 2001 FORD EXPLORER I SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 5MPH. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, BUT WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD ,AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HIT THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THE ENG...

Jun 2, 2004 Electrical System Crash 28,500 mi

ON JANUARY 25,2004 I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFIC SIGNAL IN MY 2001 FORD EXPLORER I SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 5MPH. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, BUT WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD ,AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HIT THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THE ENG...

Mar 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THERE WAS ARE NO TURN SIGNAL OR BRAKE LIGHT. DRIVER WOULD MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL IN ANOTHER DIRECTION AND THE SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND OFF. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS...

Mar 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THERE WAS ARE NO TURN SIGNAL OR BRAKE LIGHT. DRIVER WOULD MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL IN ANOTHER DIRECTION AND THE SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND OFF. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS...

Mar 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THERE WAS ARE NO TURN SIGNAL OR BRAKE LIGHT. DRIVER WOULD MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL IN ANOTHER DIRECTION AND THE SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND OFF. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS...

Mar 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THERE WAS ARE NO TURN SIGNAL OR BRAKE LIGHT. DRIVER WOULD MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL IN ANOTHER DIRECTION AND THE SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND OFF. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS...

Feb 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 58,740 mi

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER FRONT-END COLLISION WITH SPEED OF APPROX. 25-30 MILES PER HOUR. RESULTING IN CERVICAL SPRAINS TO TWO PASSENGERS. PASSENGERS WERE WEARING SEAT BAGS. VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH TWO AIR BAGS. *JB

Feb 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 58,740 mi

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER FRONT-END COLLISION WITH SPEED OF APPROX. 25-30 MILES PER HOUR. RESULTING IN CERVICAL SPRAINS TO TWO PASSENGERS. PASSENGERS WERE WEARING SEAT BAGS. VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH TWO AIR BAGS. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 28,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DRIVER HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 48,500 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE- NO WARNING-

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,491 mi

I HAVE SEVERAL MORE INVOICES 7-29-03 REPLACED DUST SEALS AND FORGOT TO PUT BRAKES BACK TOGETHER LOST WHOLE FRONT END AND BRAKING. HAD TRUCK FOR 3-4 DAYS THEY HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND S BELT 2-3 TIMES. CRUISE CONTROL 10-16, 12/31/02 AGAIN SQUELING NOISE 02/28/03 DEFROST KILLS TRUCK AND...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,491 mi

I HAVE SEVERAL MORE INVOICES 7-29-03 REPLACED DUST SEALS AND FORGOT TO PUT BRAKES BACK TOGETHER LOST WHOLE FRONT END AND BRAKING. HAD TRUCK FOR 3-4 DAYS THEY HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND S BELT 2-3 TIMES. CRUISE CONTROL 10-16, 12/31/02 AGAIN SQUELING NOISE 02/28/03 DEFROST KILLS TRUCK AND...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 14,491 mi

I HAVE SEVERAL MORE INVOICES 7-29-03 REPLACED DUST SEALS AND FORGOT TO PUT BRAKES BACK TOGETHER LOST WHOLE FRONT END AND BRAKING. HAD TRUCK FOR 3-4 DAYS THEY HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND S BELT 2-3 TIMES. CRUISE CONTROL 10-16, 12/31/02 AGAIN SQUELING NOISE 02/28/03 DEFROST KILLS TRUCK AND...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 14,491 mi

I HAVE SEVERAL MORE INVOICES 7-29-03 REPLACED DUST SEALS AND FORGOT TO PUT BRAKES BACK TOGETHER LOST WHOLE FRONT END AND BRAKING. HAD TRUCK FOR 3-4 DAYS THEY HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND S BELT 2-3 TIMES. CRUISE CONTROL 10-16, 12/31/02 AGAIN SQUELING NOISE 02/28/03 DEFROST KILLS TRUCK AND...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 14,491 mi

I HAVE SEVERAL MORE INVOICES 7-29-03 REPLACED DUST SEALS AND FORGOT TO PUT BRAKES BACK TOGETHER LOST WHOLE FRONT END AND BRAKING. HAD TRUCK FOR 3-4 DAYS THEY HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND S BELT 2-3 TIMES. CRUISE CONTROL 10-16, 12/31/02 AGAIN SQUELING NOISE 02/28/03 DEFROST KILLS TRUCK AND...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,500 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON OCTOBER 8,2003. THREE DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK FOUR TIMES BACK TO BACK. THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIME THE SAME THING. ON THE FOURTH ATTEMPT, THEY HAD ME TAKE IT TO ONE OF "THEIR&#...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 76,500 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON OCTOBER 8,2003. THREE DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK FOUR TIMES BACK TO BACK. THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIME THE SAME THING. ON THE FOURTH ATTEMPT, THEY HAD ME TAKE IT TO ONE OF "THEIR&#...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,500 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON OCTOBER 8,2003. THREE DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK FOUR TIMES BACK TO BACK. THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIME THE SAME THING. ON THE FOURTH ATTEMPT, THEY HAD ME TAKE IT TO ONE OF "THEIR&#...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 28,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DRIVER HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 48,500 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE- NO WARNING-

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,491 mi

I HAVE SEVERAL MORE INVOICES 7-29-03 REPLACED DUST SEALS AND FORGOT TO PUT BRAKES BACK TOGETHER LOST WHOLE FRONT END AND BRAKING. HAD TRUCK FOR 3-4 DAYS THEY HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND S BELT 2-3 TIMES. CRUISE CONTROL 10-16, 12/31/02 AGAIN SQUELING NOISE 02/28/03 DEFROST KILLS TRUCK AND...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,491 mi

I HAVE SEVERAL MORE INVOICES 7-29-03 REPLACED DUST SEALS AND FORGOT TO PUT BRAKES BACK TOGETHER LOST WHOLE FRONT END AND BRAKING. HAD TRUCK FOR 3-4 DAYS THEY HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND S BELT 2-3 TIMES. CRUISE CONTROL 10-16, 12/31/02 AGAIN SQUELING NOISE 02/28/03 DEFROST KILLS TRUCK AND...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 14,491 mi

I HAVE SEVERAL MORE INVOICES 7-29-03 REPLACED DUST SEALS AND FORGOT TO PUT BRAKES BACK TOGETHER LOST WHOLE FRONT END AND BRAKING. HAD TRUCK FOR 3-4 DAYS THEY HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND S BELT 2-3 TIMES. CRUISE CONTROL 10-16, 12/31/02 AGAIN SQUELING NOISE 02/28/03 DEFROST KILLS TRUCK AND...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 14,491 mi

I HAVE SEVERAL MORE INVOICES 7-29-03 REPLACED DUST SEALS AND FORGOT TO PUT BRAKES BACK TOGETHER LOST WHOLE FRONT END AND BRAKING. HAD TRUCK FOR 3-4 DAYS THEY HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND S BELT 2-3 TIMES. CRUISE CONTROL 10-16, 12/31/02 AGAIN SQUELING NOISE 02/28/03 DEFROST KILLS TRUCK AND...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 14,491 mi

I HAVE SEVERAL MORE INVOICES 7-29-03 REPLACED DUST SEALS AND FORGOT TO PUT BRAKES BACK TOGETHER LOST WHOLE FRONT END AND BRAKING. HAD TRUCK FOR 3-4 DAYS THEY HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND S BELT 2-3 TIMES. CRUISE CONTROL 10-16, 12/31/02 AGAIN SQUELING NOISE 02/28/03 DEFROST KILLS TRUCK AND...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,500 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON OCTOBER 8,2003. THREE DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK FOUR TIMES BACK TO BACK. THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIME THE SAME THING. ON THE FOURTH ATTEMPT, THEY HAD ME TAKE IT TO ONE OF "THEIR&#...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 76,500 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON OCTOBER 8,2003. THREE DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK FOUR TIMES BACK TO BACK. THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIME THE SAME THING. ON THE FOURTH ATTEMPT, THEY HAD ME TAKE IT TO ONE OF "THEIR&#...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,500 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON OCTOBER 8,2003. THREE DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK FOUR TIMES BACK TO BACK. THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIME THE SAME THING. ON THE FOURTH ATTEMPT, THEY HAD ME TAKE IT TO ONE OF "THEIR&#...

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,502 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOST TOTAL POWER. *AK WHEN THE NEW MOTOR WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD JUST DIE WHILE IN MOTION AT ANY SPEED. IT HAD TAKEN THE DEALER THREE ATTEMPTS WHEN THEY TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WASN'T A RUNNING CODE, SO IT COULD NOT BE FIXED. *SCC *JB

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,502 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOST TOTAL POWER. *AK WHEN THE NEW MOTOR WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD JUST DIE WHILE IN MOTION AT ANY SPEED. IT HAD TAKEN THE DEALER THREE ATTEMPTS WHEN THEY TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WASN'T A RUNNING CODE, SO IT COULD NOT BE FIXED. *SCC *JB

Nov 25, 2003 Seats

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK KEPT FLYING FORWARD WHEN THE TRUCK CAME TO A STOP. T HE CONSUMER FEELS VERY UNSAFE DRIVING THIS TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *NLM

Nov 25, 2003 Seats

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK KEPT FLYING FORWARD WHEN THE TRUCK CAME TO A STOP. T HE CONSUMER FEELS VERY UNSAFE DRIVING THIS TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *NLM

Nov 12, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 72 OR 73 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. GENERAL MAXUS P23575R15. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH

Nov 12, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 72 OR 73 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. GENERAL MAXUS P23575R15. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH

Nov 5, 2003 Air Bags 35,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AIR BAG PROBLEMS. WHEN THE CONSUMER CLOSED THE PASSENGERS DOOR, THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WILL CALL THE DEALERSHIP AND THEN THEY WILL CALL CONSUMER BACK. *AK THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN...

Nov 5, 2003 Air Bags 35,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AIR BAG PROBLEMS. WHEN THE CONSUMER CLOSED THE PASSENGERS DOOR, THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WILL CALL THE DEALERSHIP AND THEN THEY WILL CALL CONSUMER BACK. *AK THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN...

Oct 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND THEN JERKS FORWARD. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CALIPERS, AND TURNED THE ROTORS IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND THEN JERKS FORWARD. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CALIPERS, AND TURNED THE ROTORS IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Power Train

PROBLEMS INVOLVING 2001 FORD EXPLORER. *MR (THE LETTER WAS WRITTEN IN SPANISH) THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL. *SCC *JB

Oct 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND THEN JERKS FORWARD. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CALIPERS, AND TURNED THE ROTORS IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND THEN JERKS FORWARD. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CALIPERS, AND TURNED THE ROTORS IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Power Train

PROBLEMS INVOLVING 2001 FORD EXPLORER. *MR (THE LETTER WAS WRITTEN IN SPANISH) THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL. *SCC *JB

Oct 12, 2003 Visibility 38,730 mi

THERE WAS A WARNING INDICATOR THAT WAS ORIGINALLY ILLUMINATED GREEN. WHEN THE INDICATOR TURNED BLUE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE INDICATOR WAS FOR THE LIGHTING SYSTEM, AND THE DEALER MADE SOME REPAIRS, BUT DID NOT INFORM THE CONSUMER OF WHAT WAS DONE. CURRENTLY, THE INDI...

Oct 12, 2003 Electrical System 38,730 mi

THERE WAS A WARNING INDICATOR THAT WAS ORIGINALLY ILLUMINATED GREEN. WHEN THE INDICATOR TURNED BLUE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE INDICATOR WAS FOR THE LIGHTING SYSTEM, AND THE DEALER MADE SOME REPAIRS, BUT DID NOT INFORM THE CONSUMER OF WHAT WAS DONE. CURRENTLY, THE INDI...

Oct 12, 2003 Visibility 38,730 mi

THERE WAS A WARNING INDICATOR THAT WAS ORIGINALLY ILLUMINATED GREEN. WHEN THE INDICATOR TURNED BLUE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE INDICATOR WAS FOR THE LIGHTING SYSTEM, AND THE DEALER MADE SOME REPAIRS, BUT DID NOT INFORM THE CONSUMER OF WHAT WAS DONE. CURRENTLY, THE INDI...

Oct 12, 2003 Electrical System 38,730 mi

THERE WAS A WARNING INDICATOR THAT WAS ORIGINALLY ILLUMINATED GREEN. WHEN THE INDICATOR TURNED BLUE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE INDICATOR WAS FOR THE LIGHTING SYSTEM, AND THE DEALER MADE SOME REPAIRS, BUT DID NOT INFORM THE CONSUMER OF WHAT WAS DONE. CURRENTLY, THE INDI...

Oct 8, 2003 Unknown Or Other

SAFETY RECALL 03S03 AND 03S04 2001 FORD EXPLORER.*MR *CB

Oct 8, 2003 Unknown Or Other

SAFETY RECALL 03S03 AND 03S04 2001 FORD EXPLORER.*MR *CB

Oct 7, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 21,386 mi

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT CAME UNBUCKLED DURING A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. FRONT SEAT PASSENGER ENDED UP IN THE BACK SEAT. *LA

Oct 7, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 21,386 mi

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT CAME UNBUCKLED DURING A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. FRONT SEAT PASSENGER ENDED UP IN THE BACK SEAT. *LA

Sep 23, 2003 Air Bags 47,000 mi

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND REMAIN ON. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE RESOLVED.*AK

Sep 23, 2003 Air Bags 47,000 mi

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND REMAIN ON. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE RESOLVED.*AK

Sep 6, 2003 Steering

I NOTICE THE 2001 FORD EXCURSION HAD GEAR BOX PROBLEMS. I JUST HAD TO REPLACE STEERING AND TIE RODS ON MY 2001 EXPLORER. ALSO, I HAD TO REPLACE THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND A FRIEND ALSO HAS AN IDOL CONTROL VALVE PROBLEM ON HIS 2001 EXPLORER. ARE THESE PROBLEMS AT LARGE. IF SO, I WOULD LOVE TO HAV...

Sep 6, 2003 Steering

I NOTICE THE 2001 FORD EXCURSION HAD GEAR BOX PROBLEMS. I JUST HAD TO REPLACE STEERING AND TIE RODS ON MY 2001 EXPLORER. ALSO, I HAD TO REPLACE THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND A FRIEND ALSO HAS AN IDOL CONTROL VALVE PROBLEM ON HIS 2001 EXPLORER. ARE THESE PROBLEMS AT LARGE. IF SO, I WOULD LOVE TO HAV...

Sep 6, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

I NOTICE THE 2001 FORD EXCURSION HAD GEAR BOX PROBLEMS. I JUST HAD TO REPLACE STEERING AND TIE RODS ON MY 2001 EXPLORER. ALSO, I HAD TO REPLACE THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND A FRIEND ALSO HAS AN IDOL CONTROL VALVE PROBLEM ON HIS 2001 EXPLORER. ARE THESE PROBLEMS AT LARGE. IF SO, I WOULD LOVE TO HAV...

Sep 6, 2003 Steering

I NOTICE THE 2001 FORD EXCURSION HAD GEAR BOX PROBLEMS. I JUST HAD TO REPLACE STEERING AND TIE RODS ON MY 2001 EXPLORER. ALSO, I HAD TO REPLACE THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND A FRIEND ALSO HAS AN IDOL CONTROL VALVE PROBLEM ON HIS 2001 EXPLORER. ARE THESE PROBLEMS AT LARGE. IF SO, I WOULD LOVE TO HAV...

Sep 6, 2003 Steering

I NOTICE THE 2001 FORD EXCURSION HAD GEAR BOX PROBLEMS. I JUST HAD TO REPLACE STEERING AND TIE RODS ON MY 2001 EXPLORER. ALSO, I HAD TO REPLACE THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND A FRIEND ALSO HAS AN IDOL CONTROL VALVE PROBLEM ON HIS 2001 EXPLORER. ARE THESE PROBLEMS AT LARGE. IF SO, I WOULD LOVE TO HAV...

Sep 6, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

I NOTICE THE 2001 FORD EXCURSION HAD GEAR BOX PROBLEMS. I JUST HAD TO REPLACE STEERING AND TIE RODS ON MY 2001 EXPLORER. ALSO, I HAD TO REPLACE THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND A FRIEND ALSO HAS AN IDOL CONTROL VALVE PROBLEM ON HIS 2001 EXPLORER. ARE THESE PROBLEMS AT LARGE. IF SO, I WOULD LOVE TO HAV...

Sep 5, 2003 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LEAKS WHILE DRIVING OR PARKING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 5, 2003 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LEAKS WHILE DRIVING OR PARKING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 22, 2003 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL BACKWARDS INTO THE REAR SEATS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 22, 2003 Seats

VEHICLE IS IN THE REMEDY SCOPE FOR RECAL 03V281000 SUBJECT: HIGH BACK SEATS. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR.*AK

Aug 22, 2003 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL BACKWARDS INTO THE REAR SEATS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 22, 2003 Seats

VEHICLE IS IN THE REMEDY SCOPE FOR RECAL 03V281000 SUBJECT: HIGH BACK SEATS. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR.*AK

Jul 30, 2003 Suspension 40,500 mi

40,500 MILES, FORD EXPLORER V8. VEHICLE WOULD SWAY AND PULL SIDE TO SIDE FROM FRONT END, MOSTLY UNSAFE AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON HIGHWAY. DEALER (MILLER FORD , MRT. 38 , MOUNT HOLLY, NJ)SAID IT NEEDED BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS REPLACED. I HAD THEM REPLACED FOR $700 VEHICLE HAS NEVER DRIVEN THE SAME AND DOES ...

Jul 30, 2003 Suspension 40,500 mi

40,500 MILES, FORD EXPLORER V8. VEHICLE WOULD SWAY AND PULL SIDE TO SIDE FROM FRONT END, MOSTLY UNSAFE AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON HIGHWAY. DEALER (MILLER FORD , MRT. 38 , MOUNT HOLLY, NJ)SAID IT NEEDED BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS REPLACED. I HAD THEM REPLACED FOR $700 VEHICLE HAS NEVER DRIVEN THE SAME AND DOES ...

Jul 30, 2003 Suspension 40,500 mi

40,500 MILES, FORD EXPLORER V8. VEHICLE WOULD SWAY AND PULL SIDE TO SIDE FROM FRONT END, MOSTLY UNSAFE AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON HIGHWAY. DEALER (MILLER FORD , MRT. 38 , MOUNT HOLLY, NJ)SAID IT NEEDED BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS REPLACED. I HAD THEM REPLACED FOR $700 VEHICLE HAS NEVER DRIVEN THE SAME AND DOES ...

Jul 30, 2003 Suspension 40,500 mi

40,500 MILES, FORD EXPLORER V8. VEHICLE WOULD SWAY AND PULL SIDE TO SIDE FROM FRONT END, MOSTLY UNSAFE AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON HIGHWAY. DEALER (MILLER FORD , MRT. 38 , MOUNT HOLLY, NJ)SAID IT NEEDED BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS REPLACED. I HAD THEM REPLACED FOR $700 VEHICLE HAS NEVER DRIVEN THE SAME AND DOES ...

Jul 3, 2003 Seats 24,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING 45-50 MPH THE DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REPAIRED SEAT. TWO MONTHS LATER THE SEAT COLLAPSED AGAIN. *AK THE PIN ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHERE THE SEAT BACK ATTACHED TO THE PIVOT WITH THE SEAT BOTTOM HAD SNAPPED TWICE WHICH CAUSED...

Jul 3, 2003 Seats 24,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING 45-50 MPH THE DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REPAIRED SEAT. TWO MONTHS LATER THE SEAT COLLAPSED AGAIN. *AK THE PIN ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHERE THE SEAT BACK ATTACHED TO THE PIVOT WITH THE SEAT BOTTOM HAD SNAPPED TWICE WHICH CAUSED...

Jun 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY GRABBED THEN LET GO WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO SKID. *NLM *TS *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY GRABBED THEN LET GO WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO SKID. *NLM *TS *JB

Jun 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING , SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. DEALER STATED, SPRING BROKE OVER THE THIRD VALVE. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ANY LONGER UNDER WARRANTY SO SHE HAD TO PAY. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING , SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. DEALER STATED, SPRING BROKE OVER THE THIRD VALVE. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ANY LONGER UNDER WARRANTY SO SHE HAD TO PAY. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING , SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. DEALER STATED, SPRING BROKE OVER THE THIRD VALVE. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ANY LONGER UNDER WARRANTY SO SHE HAD TO PAY. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING , SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. DEALER STATED, SPRING BROKE OVER THE THIRD VALVE. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ANY LONGER UNDER WARRANTY SO SHE HAD TO PAY. *AK

Jun 1, 2003 Power Train 31,059 mi

AT 31,059 MILES, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AT ACCELERATION AND LOSS POWER, ESPECIALLY AT SECOND GEAR. AT 42,000 THE CAR WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF SAME PROBLEMS THAT EXPERIENCED AT 31,059 MILES. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE D.P.F.E SENSOR. *TT

Jun 1, 2003 Power Train 31,059 mi

AT 31,059 MILES, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AT ACCELERATION AND LOSS POWER, ESPECIALLY AT SECOND GEAR. AT 42,000 THE CAR WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF SAME PROBLEMS THAT EXPERIENCED AT 31,059 MILES. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE D.P.F.E SENSOR. *TT

May 28, 2003 Structure

RUNNING BOARDS HAVE RUTTED OUT AND IF SOMEONE STEPPED ON THEM IT COULD FALL OUT. *TT

May 28, 2003 Structure

RUNNING BOARDS HAVE RUTTED OUT AND IF SOMEONE STEPPED ON THEM IT COULD FALL OUT. *TT

May 21, 2003 Suspension

NAR 05/21/2003 *MR LOUD POPPING IN FRONT END,PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DEFECTIVE, BACK DOORS BREAKING FROM IN SIDE HANDLES. *CB

May 21, 2003 Structure

NAR 05/21/2003 *MR LOUD POPPING IN FRONT END,PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DEFECTIVE, BACK DOORS BREAKING FROM IN SIDE HANDLES. *CB

May 21, 2003 Visibility

NAR 05/21/2003 *MR LOUD POPPING IN FRONT END,PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DEFECTIVE, BACK DOORS BREAKING FROM IN SIDE HANDLES. *CB

May 21, 2003 Suspension

NAR 05/21/2003 *MR LOUD POPPING IN FRONT END,PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DEFECTIVE, BACK DOORS BREAKING FROM IN SIDE HANDLES. *CB

May 21, 2003 Structure

NAR 05/21/2003 *MR LOUD POPPING IN FRONT END,PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DEFECTIVE, BACK DOORS BREAKING FROM IN SIDE HANDLES. *CB

May 21, 2003 Visibility

NAR 05/21/2003 *MR LOUD POPPING IN FRONT END,PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DEFECTIVE, BACK DOORS BREAKING FROM IN SIDE HANDLES. *CB

May 20, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AT 40 MPH, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB

May 20, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AT 40 MPH, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB

Mar 24, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK RAN OFF THE ROAD AND STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK RAN OFF THE ROAD AND STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *NLM

Feb 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

BRAKE PROBLEM, IN 2002 I HAD MY EXPLORER IN TO PHIL LONG FORD 3 TIMES FOR PULLING, VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN STOPPING. THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS EACH TIME. I THEN TOOK IT BACK TO FORD BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE STILL DOING THE SAME THING, ONCE AGAIN THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS DOWN TO THE LOWEST THI...

Feb 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

BRAKE PROBLEM, IN 2002 I HAD MY EXPLORER IN TO PHIL LONG FORD 3 TIMES FOR PULLING, VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN STOPPING. THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS EACH TIME. I THEN TOOK IT BACK TO FORD BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE STILL DOING THE SAME THING, ONCE AGAIN THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS DOWN TO THE LOWEST THI...

Feb 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

BRAKE PROBLEM, IN 2002 I HAD MY EXPLORER IN TO PHIL LONG FORD 3 TIMES FOR PULLING, VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN STOPPING. THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS EACH TIME. I THEN TOOK IT BACK TO FORD BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE STILL DOING THE SAME THING, ONCE AGAIN THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS DOWN TO THE LOWEST THI...

Feb 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

BRAKE PROBLEM, IN 2002 I HAD MY EXPLORER IN TO PHIL LONG FORD 3 TIMES FOR PULLING, VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN STOPPING. THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS EACH TIME. I THEN TOOK IT BACK TO FORD BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE STILL DOING THE SAME THING, ONCE AGAIN THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS DOWN TO THE LOWEST THI...

Feb 27, 2003 Wheels

THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL MADE A NOISE.*JB

Feb 27, 2003 Wheels

THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL MADE A NOISE.*JB

Feb 21, 2003 Fuel System, Other

SUV SHUTTERS ON A QUICK STOP AT A LIGHT, WHEN TANK HAS ABOUT 1/4 IN IT. THEN WILL EATHER SHUT OFF OR CLEAR OUT WHEN STOPPED. ALSO IF YOU PARK ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH 1/4 TANK OF GAS I CAN NOT GET THE CAR STARTED. BOTH OF THESE CASES NEVER HAD THE LOW FUEL LIGHT ON BEFORE THE INCIDENT HAPPENED.

Feb 21, 2003 Fuel System, Other

SUV SHUTTERS ON A QUICK STOP AT A LIGHT, WHEN TANK HAS ABOUT 1/4 IN IT. THEN WILL EATHER SHUT OFF OR CLEAR OUT WHEN STOPPED. ALSO IF YOU PARK ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH 1/4 TANK OF GAS I CAN NOT GET THE CAR STARTED. BOTH OF THESE CASES NEVER HAD THE LOW FUEL LIGHT ON BEFORE THE INCIDENT HAPPENED.

Feb 16, 2003 Power Train 36,500 mi

2001 V8 EXPLORER 36500 MILES, MY TRANSMISSON STARTED SLIPPING ALL OVER THE PLACE, LUCKILY I GOT THE EXTENDED WARRENTY. BUT THERE IS NO REASON FOR SUCH A YOUNG TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD

Feb 16, 2003 Power Train 36,500 mi

2001 V8 EXPLORER 36500 MILES, MY TRANSMISSON STARTED SLIPPING ALL OVER THE PLACE, LUCKILY I GOT THE EXTENDED WARRENTY. BUT THERE IS NO REASON FOR SUCH A YOUNG TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD

Feb 11, 2003 Electrical System

THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE TILTED IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO WORK.*JB

Feb 11, 2003 Electrical System

THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE TILTED IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO WORK.*JB

Jan 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING TIMING CHAIN WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS. *AK

Jan 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING TIMING CHAIN WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS. *AK

Dec 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE A BRAKING LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASBOARD. THE LIGHT WILL STAY ON INTIL THE VEHICLE IS TURN OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE A BRAKING LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASBOARD. THE LIGHT WILL STAY ON INTIL THE VEHICLE IS TURN OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 18, 2002 Unknown Or Other

HEADLIGHTS TOO BRIGHT (LOW BEAMS SPECIFAICALLY)

Dec 18, 2002 Unknown Or Other

HEADLIGHTS TOO BRIGHT (LOW BEAMS SPECIFAICALLY)

Dec 4, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH WATER LEAKING. ALSO STATED THAT IS MORE THAN JUST A LEAKAGE BECAUSE EVERYTIME THE CONSUMER MAKES A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN YOU CAN HERE A REAL LOUD SOUND OF WATER MOVING ON THE ROOF. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT TO KEEP THE WINDOWS OPEN SO TH...

Dec 4, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEATHER AND RADIO PANEL. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICE THAT THE PANEL WHERE THE RADIO IS WAS EXTREMILY HOT TO THE POINT WHERE SHE TOUGHT THAT IT COULD INITIATE A FIRE. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL. TS

Dec 4, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE PANEL. ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL COME ON EVERY NOW AND THEN TO THE POINT THAT CONSUMER DOSEN'T KNOW IF THE AIR BAG WORK OR NOT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS FIXED BUT THE LIGHT STILL...

Dec 4, 2002 Tires

NO SUMMARY. DT

Dec 4, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH WATER LEAKING. ALSO STATED THAT IS MORE THAN JUST A LEAKAGE BECAUSE EVERYTIME THE CONSUMER MAKES A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN YOU CAN HERE A REAL LOUD SOUND OF WATER MOVING ON THE ROOF. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT TO KEEP THE WINDOWS OPEN SO TH...

Dec 4, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEATHER AND RADIO PANEL. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICE THAT THE PANEL WHERE THE RADIO IS WAS EXTREMILY HOT TO THE POINT WHERE SHE TOUGHT THAT IT COULD INITIATE A FIRE. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL. TS

Dec 4, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE PANEL. ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL COME ON EVERY NOW AND THEN TO THE POINT THAT CONSUMER DOSEN'T KNOW IF THE AIR BAG WORK OR NOT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS FIXED BUT THE LIGHT STILL...

Dec 4, 2002 Tires

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 26, 2002 Structure

THE NUMBER THREE BODY MOUNT LOCATED IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE HAS CRACKED THROW THE METAL WHICH CAUSES THE BODY TO BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN 122-25 FOR THIS PART,BUT THE REPAIR SOLUTION DOSE NOT FIX THE PROBLEM PER CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVI...

Nov 26, 2002 Structure

THE NUMBER THREE BODY MOUNT LOCATED IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE HAS CRACKED THROW THE METAL WHICH CAUSES THE BODY TO BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN 122-25 FOR THIS PART,BUT THE REPAIR SOLUTION DOSE NOT FIX THE PROBLEM PER CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVI...

Nov 25, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL MAKE A VIBRATION MAKING HARD TO DRIVE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED FOUR TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. AS YOU MENTIONED YOU BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE ON 10/26/2002 CALL 800/922-1594 STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE FOR LEMON LAW. TS

Nov 25, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL MAKE A VIBRATION MAKING HARD TO DRIVE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED FOUR TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. AS YOU MENTIONED YOU BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE ON 10/26/2002 CALL 800/922-1594 STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE FOR LEMON LAW. TS

Nov 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP. DEALER TECHNICIAN NOTICED BRAKE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Nov 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICE WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO GAIN SPEED FROM A STOP, VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Nov 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP. DEALER TECHNICIAN NOTICED BRAKE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Nov 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICE WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO GAIN SPEED FROM A STOP, VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Visibility

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM AND DO NOT PUT OUT ADEQUATE LIGHTING, THE CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH VOLTAGE FROM THE HEADLIGHT TO THE BULB, THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE BULBS TWICE WITH WHITE HIGHER WATT BULBS BUT THERE WAS NO DIFFERENCE IT WAS WORSE, THE THIRD SET OF BULBS WERE THE BLUE HALOGEN B...

Oct 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM AND DO NOT PUT OUT ADEQUATE LIGHTING, THE CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH VOLTAGE FROM THE HEADLIGHT TO THE BULB, THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE BULBS TWICE WITH WHITE HIGHER WATT BULBS BUT THERE WAS NO DIFFERENCE IT WAS WORSE, THE THIRD SET OF BULBS WERE THE BLUE HALOGEN B...

Oct 9, 2002 Visibility

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM AND DO NOT PUT OUT ADEQUATE LIGHTING, THE CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH VOLTAGE FROM THE HEADLIGHT TO THE BULB, THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE BULBS TWICE WITH WHITE HIGHER WATT BULBS BUT THERE WAS NO DIFFERENCE IT WAS WORSE, THE THIRD SET OF BULBS WERE THE BLUE HALOGEN B...

Oct 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM AND DO NOT PUT OUT ADEQUATE LIGHTING, THE CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH VOLTAGE FROM THE HEADLIGHT TO THE BULB, THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE BULBS TWICE WITH WHITE HIGHER WATT BULBS BUT THERE WAS NO DIFFERENCE IT WAS WORSE, THE THIRD SET OF BULBS WERE THE BLUE HALOGEN B...

Sep 26, 2002 Tires

VEHICLE IS CONFINED TO DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TIRES 4 TIMES. MR

Sep 26, 2002 Tires

VEHICLE IS CONFINED TO DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TIRES 4 TIMES. MR

Sep 23, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ANTI THEFT DOOR WOULD SHUT DOWN WHEN EVER A FOREIGN KEY IS USED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 23, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ANTI THEFT DOOR WOULD SHUT DOWN WHEN EVER A FOREIGN KEY IS USED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER'S 2001 EXPLORER SPORT WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON I-75 DIPED TO THE RIGHT RETURNED TO THE ROAD AND TRAVELED APROX 1/2 MILE AND THEN ROLLED LEFT TO RIGHT AND TUMBLED END OVER END KILLING BOTH PASSANGERS. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, AND THERE SEEMS TO BE NO APPARRENT REASON MY DAUGHTER LOST...

Sep 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER'S 2001 EXPLORER SPORT WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON I-75 DIPED TO THE RIGHT RETURNED TO THE ROAD AND TRAVELED APROX 1/2 MILE AND THEN ROLLED LEFT TO RIGHT AND TUMBLED END OVER END KILLING BOTH PASSANGERS. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, AND THERE SEEMS TO BE NO APPARRENT REASON MY DAUGHTER LOST...

Sep 13, 2002 Suspension

THE CONSUMER STATED, WHILE TRAVELING, THE VEHICLE WILL WANDER INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLES TIRES, HAVE BEEN REPLACE FOUR TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM THE CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE MUST STRONG ARM TO MAINTAIN CONTROL ON THE BUMPY ROADS. THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED AN UNSUSUAL CASE OF WAN...

Sep 13, 2002 Tires

THE CONSUMER STATED, WHILE TRAVELING, THE VEHICLE WILL WANDER INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLES TIRES, HAVE BEEN REPLACE FOUR TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM THE CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE MUST STRONG ARM TO MAINTAIN CONTROL ON THE BUMPY ROADS. THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED AN UNSUSUAL CASE OF WAN...

Sep 13, 2002 Suspension

THE CONSUMER STATED, WHILE TRAVELING, THE VEHICLE WILL WANDER INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLES TIRES, HAVE BEEN REPLACE FOUR TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM THE CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE MUST STRONG ARM TO MAINTAIN CONTROL ON THE BUMPY ROADS. THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED AN UNSUSUAL CASE OF WAN...

Sep 13, 2002 Tires

THE CONSUMER STATED, WHILE TRAVELING, THE VEHICLE WILL WANDER INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLES TIRES, HAVE BEEN REPLACE FOUR TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM THE CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE MUST STRONG ARM TO MAINTAIN CONTROL ON THE BUMPY ROADS. THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED AN UNSUSUAL CASE OF WAN...

Sep 12, 2002 Tires

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND CONSUMER NOTICED THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS, P235/75R15. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 12, 2002 Structure

CUSTOMER STATES, THE COVER FOR DOOR LOCK AND WINDOW SWITCHES ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND FRONT DOOR IS LOOSE AND WILL NOT STAY SNAPPED IN PLACE, ALSO THE DOOR HINGES WERE REPLACED.*SCC *YH

Sep 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS REPAIRED SIX TIMES BY THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM WAS GETTING WORSE AND THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY AND WANTS THE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE OR REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE. *YH

Sep 12, 2002 Suspension

THE VEHICLE MAKES HUMMING NOISE WHEN TURNING RIGHT. *YH

Sep 12, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD WHEN PUT IN PARK. *YH

Sep 12, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD WHEN PUT IN PARK. *YH

Sep 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES MAKE A NOISE WHILE BACKING UP. *YH

Sep 12, 2002 Tires

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND CONSUMER NOTICED THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS, P235/75R15. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 12, 2002 Structure

CUSTOMER STATES, THE COVER FOR DOOR LOCK AND WINDOW SWITCHES ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND FRONT DOOR IS LOOSE AND WILL NOT STAY SNAPPED IN PLACE, ALSO THE DOOR HINGES WERE REPLACED.*SCC *YH

Sep 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS REPAIRED SIX TIMES BY THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM WAS GETTING WORSE AND THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY AND WANTS THE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE OR REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE. *YH

Sep 12, 2002 Suspension

THE VEHICLE MAKES HUMMING NOISE WHEN TURNING RIGHT. *YH

Sep 12, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD WHEN PUT IN PARK. *YH

Sep 12, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD WHEN PUT IN PARK. *YH

Sep 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES MAKE A NOISE WHILE BACKING UP. *YH

Sep 6, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 60/65 MPH VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE VERY BADLY,COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 60/65 MPH VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE VERY BADLY,COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP.*AK

Sep 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN DECELERATING/NOT RESPONDING TO PEDAL APPLICATION. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DANGLING BUY A PIN, A FORD TROUBLE SHOOTER MET THE CONSUMER AND PATCHED THE PEDAL SO THE VEHICLE COULD BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. ...

Sep 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN DECELERATING/NOT RESPONDING TO PEDAL APPLICATION. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DANGLING BUY A PIN, A FORD TROUBLE SHOOTER MET THE CONSUMER AND PATCHED THE PEDAL SO THE VEHICLE COULD BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. ...

Aug 30, 2002 Seats Crash

THE SEAT IS DESIGNED WIT A HEAD RESTRAINT THAT IS TOO LOW AND CAUSED A PERSONS HEAD TO SNAP BACK RESULTING IN INJURY. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OPHER PEOPLE.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Seats Crash

THE SEAT IS DESIGNED WIT A HEAD RESTRAINT THAT IS TOO LOW AND CAUSED A PERSONS HEAD TO SNAP BACK RESULTING IN INJURY. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OPHER PEOPLE.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Steering Crash

ROLLOVER. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING ON FREEWAY AT POSTED SPEED OF 65MPH. 8AM, CLEAR DAY, NO RAIN, NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED, DRIVER ALERT AND OTHERWISE NOT IMPAIRED. TIRES HAD BEEN REPLACED PER RECALL AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 8K MILES ON THEM. HIT A PIECE OF DEBRIS (MORE SOLID THEN TIRE PIECES) IN ROAD WHIC...

Aug 28, 2002 Steering Crash

ROLLOVER. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING ON FREEWAY AT POSTED SPEED OF 65MPH. 8AM, CLEAR DAY, NO RAIN, NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED, DRIVER ALERT AND OTHERWISE NOT IMPAIRED. TIRES HAD BEEN REPLACED PER RECALL AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 8K MILES ON THEM. HIT A PIECE OF DEBRIS (MORE SOLID THEN TIRE PIECES) IN ROAD WHIC...

Aug 8, 2002 Structure

STRAPS FAIL TO HOLD SCOOTER SECURELY, BOLTS HOLDING ROLLERS IN PLACE BEND, SCREWS HOLDING PLATFORM TOGHETHER COME LOOSE,THE LIFT FAILS TO REMAIN IN THE UP POSITION WITH THE SCOOTER SECURED TO IT AFTER HITTING MILD BUMPS.

Aug 8, 2002 Structure

STRAPS FAIL TO HOLD SCOOTER SECURELY, BOLTS HOLDING ROLLERS IN PLACE BEND, SCREWS HOLDING PLATFORM TOGHETHER COME LOOSE,THE LIFT FAILS TO REMAIN IN THE UP POSITION WITH THE SCOOTER SECURED TO IT AFTER HITTING MILD BUMPS.

Aug 5, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SPURIOUS RADIO EMISSIONS IN EXCESSIVE OF 10 METERS FORM THE VEHICLE. THE RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE CAUSES NEAR TOTAL DISRUPTION TO RADIO FREQUENCY EQUIPMENT OPERATED WITHIN 10 METERS OF THE VEHICLE. THE TROUBLE HAS BEEN ISOLATED TO THE FUEL PUMP. TESTING INDICATES THE FU...

Aug 5, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SPURIOUS RADIO EMISSIONS IN EXCESSIVE OF 10 METERS FORM THE VEHICLE. THE RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE CAUSES NEAR TOTAL DISRUPTION TO RADIO FREQUENCY EQUIPMENT OPERATED WITHIN 10 METERS OF THE VEHICLE. THE TROUBLE HAS BEEN ISOLATED TO THE FUEL PUMP. TESTING INDICATES THE FU...

Jul 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 2002 Suspension

FRONT END VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND JUMPED WHEN ANY BUMP WAS HIT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. PROBLEM HAS EXISTED FOR 20 MONTHS. VEHICLE WAS GETTING CLOSE TO NOT BEING DRIVEABLE DUE TO VIBRATION PROBLEM PROGRESSING. DEALER AND FORD WERE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Suspension

FRONT END VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND JUMPED WHEN ANY BUMP WAS HIT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. PROBLEM HAS EXISTED FOR 20 MONTHS. VEHICLE WAS GETTING CLOSE TO NOT BEING DRIVEABLE DUE TO VIBRATION PROBLEM PROGRESSING. DEALER AND FORD WERE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE WAS REARENDED AT HIGH SPEED AND PUSHED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 8000.00.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE WAS REARENDED AT HIGH SPEED AND PUSHED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 8000.00.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Electrical System Crash Fire

THE EXPLORER SUDDENLY ROLLED OVER, INJURING ME SEVERLY. MOMENTS AFTER THE INCEDENT THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Steering Crash Fire

THE EXPLORER SUDDENLY ROLLED OVER, INJURING ME SEVERLY. MOMENTS AFTER THE INCEDENT THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Electrical System Crash Fire

THE EXPLORER SUDDENLY ROLLED OVER, INJURING ME SEVERLY. MOMENTS AFTER THE INCEDENT THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Steering Crash Fire

THE EXPLORER SUDDENLY ROLLED OVER, INJURING ME SEVERLY. MOMENTS AFTER THE INCEDENT THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES.*AK

Jun 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash

HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 45 MPH, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN.*AK

Jun 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE IDLES TO LOW AND CAUSES IT TO CUT OFF. TOOK TO DEALER 4 TIMES, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK, ALSO CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POOR GAS MILEAGE.. *YH

Jun 26, 2002 Seats

VEHICLE IDLES TO LOW AND CAUSES IT TO CUT OFF. TOOK TO DEALER 4 TIMES, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK, ALSO CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POOR GAS MILEAGE.. *YH

Jun 26, 2002 Seats

VEHICLE IDLES TO LOW AND CAUSES IT TO CUT OFF. TOOK TO DEALER 4 TIMES, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK, ALSO CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POOR GAS MILEAGE.. *YH

Jun 26, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE IDLES TO LOW AND CAUSES IT TO CUT OFF. TOOK TO DEALER 4 TIMES, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK, ALSO CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POOR GAS MILEAGE.. *YH

Jun 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash

HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 45 MPH, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN.*AK

Jun 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE IDLES TO LOW AND CAUSES IT TO CUT OFF. TOOK TO DEALER 4 TIMES, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK, ALSO CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POOR GAS MILEAGE.. *YH

Jun 26, 2002 Seats

VEHICLE IDLES TO LOW AND CAUSES IT TO CUT OFF. TOOK TO DEALER 4 TIMES, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK, ALSO CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POOR GAS MILEAGE.. *YH

Jun 26, 2002 Seats

VEHICLE IDLES TO LOW AND CAUSES IT TO CUT OFF. TOOK TO DEALER 4 TIMES, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK, ALSO CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POOR GAS MILEAGE.. *YH

Jun 26, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE IDLES TO LOW AND CAUSES IT TO CUT OFF. TOOK TO DEALER 4 TIMES, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK, ALSO CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POOR GAS MILEAGE.. *YH

Jun 24, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD GLASS HAS A TWELVE INCH BROKEN LINE IN MIDDLE OF THE GLASS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD GLASS HAS A TWELVE INCH BROKEN LINE IN MIDDLE OF THE GLASS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON STRAIGHTAWAY OWNER FEELS A WIGGLE OR PROBLEM KEEPING TRUCK STRAIGHT. TRUCK IS UNSTABLE. PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE GETTING WORSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 17, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON STRAIGHTAWAY OWNER FEELS A WIGGLE OR PROBLEM KEEPING TRUCK STRAIGHT. TRUCK IS UNSTABLE. PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE GETTING WORSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 4, 2002 Steering

JUST COMPLETED 20 MILE INTERSTATE DRIVE, PULLED INTO PARKING LOT AND HEARD A THUMP,STEPPED OUT TO SEE THE PROBLEM AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS COCKED AT 45 DEGREE ANGLE WHILE LEFT WAS STRAIGHT. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND REPAIRED. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM BEFOREHAND.IF ASSEMBLY HAD FAILE...

Jun 4, 2002 Steering

JUST COMPLETED 20 MILE INTERSTATE DRIVE, PULLED INTO PARKING LOT AND HEARD A THUMP,STEPPED OUT TO SEE THE PROBLEM AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS COCKED AT 45 DEGREE ANGLE WHILE LEFT WAS STRAIGHT. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND REPAIRED. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM BEFOREHAND.IF ASSEMBLY HAD FAILE...

May 22, 2002 Power Train

THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN GREAT. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE, THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND ALL OF THE FLUID WAS PUSHED OUT THE THIRD TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN MAKING SQUEAKING SOUNDS THAT CANNOT BE LOCATED.*AK

May 22, 2002 Power Train

THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN GREAT. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE, THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND ALL OF THE FLUID WAS PUSHED OUT THE THIRD TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN MAKING SQUEAKING SOUNDS THAT CANNOT BE LOCATED.*AK

May 16, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT OVER 50 MPH THE SLIGHTEST BUMP ON THE ROAD WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SWAY. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*JB

May 16, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT OVER 50 MPH THE SLIGHTEST BUMP ON THE ROAD WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SWAY. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*JB

May 15, 2002 Seats

REAR BENCH SEAT IS NOT STATIONERY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THIS WAS NORMAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 15, 2002 Seats

REAR SEAT LIFTS UP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, CAUSING PASSENGER IN SEAT TO ALMOST BE THROWN TO FRONT OF VEHICLE.*AK

May 15, 2002 Seats

REAR BENCH SEAT IS NOT STATIONERY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THIS WAS NORMAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 15, 2002 Seats

REAR SEAT LIFTS UP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, CAUSING PASSENGER IN SEAT TO ALMOST BE THROWN TO FRONT OF VEHICLE.*AK

May 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE POWER STEERING FAILED. DEALER DETERMINED THAT SERPENTINE BELT HAD BROKEN.*AK

May 14, 2002 Steering

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE POWER STEERING FAILED. DEALER DETERMINED THAT SERPENTINE BELT HAD BROKEN.*AK

May 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE POWER STEERING FAILED. DEALER DETERMINED THAT SERPENTINE BELT HAD BROKEN.*AK

May 14, 2002 Steering

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE POWER STEERING FAILED. DEALER DETERMINED THAT SERPENTINE BELT HAD BROKEN.*AK

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED, AFTERWARDS ENGINE STALLED. DEALER HAS REPLACED THERMOSTAT.*AKTHE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE WHILE IN MOTION AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED HE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. CONSUMERS INSURANCE COM...

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED, AFTERWARDS ENGINE STALLED. DEALER HAS REPLACED THERMOSTAT.*AKTHE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE WHILE IN MOTION AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED HE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. CONSUMERS INSURANCE COM...

Apr 29, 2002 Air Bags Crash

DURING A CRASH AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED, AFTERWARDS ENGINE STALLED. DEALER HAS REPLACED THERMOSTAT.*AKTHE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE WHILE IN MOTION AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED HE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. CONSUMERS INSURANCE COM...

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED, AFTERWARDS ENGINE STALLED. DEALER HAS REPLACED THERMOSTAT.*AKTHE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE WHILE IN MOTION AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED HE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. CONSUMERS INSURANCE COM...

Apr 29, 2002 Air Bags Crash

DURING A CRASH AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS SEPARATED FROM DASHBOARD CONSOLE DURING IMPACT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS SEPARATED FROM DASHBOARD CONSOLE DURING IMPACT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANYTIME YOU ARE STOPPED, (IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL OR REVERSE), OR STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE ENGINE SKIPS. THEY CALL IT A LEAN IDOL MISS. A MISS IN ANY MOTOR WILL EVENTUALLY BURN UP THE VALVES. IT IS NOT FIXABLE. THEY WILL NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOW TAKEN THE TAGS OFF AND IT SETS IN MY D...

Apr 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANYTIME YOU ARE STOPPED, (IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL OR REVERSE), OR STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE ENGINE SKIPS. THEY CALL IT A LEAN IDOL MISS. A MISS IN ANY MOTOR WILL EVENTUALLY BURN UP THE VALVES. IT IS NOT FIXABLE. THEY WILL NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOW TAKEN THE TAGS OFF AND IT SETS IN MY D...

Apr 11, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN ACCELERATING UP TO 60MPH OR MORE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR SAME PROBLEM APPPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES. AT LAST INCIDENT DEALER FOUND THAT SWAY BAR WAS BROKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE MOE INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Equipment Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING OF RADIO HAD CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE DASH WHILE PARKED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK *JG

Apr 11, 2002 Suspension

STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE UNDER 5 MPH, DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN ACCELERATING UP TO 60MPH OR MORE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR SAME PROBLEM APPPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES. AT LAST INCIDENT DEALER FOUND THAT SWAY BAR WAS BROKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE MOE INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Equipment Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING OF RADIO HAD CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE DASH WHILE PARKED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK *JG

Apr 11, 2002 Suspension

STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE UNDER 5 MPH, DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 8, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD ILLUMINATE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED INSTRUMENT PANEL.*AK

Apr 8, 2002 Tires

FORD STATED TO ME THAT I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE MY TIRES BUT THEY REFUSE TO PAY FOR THIS.*AK (TIRESIZE: 17)

Apr 8, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD ILLUMINATE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED INSTRUMENT PANEL.*AK

Apr 8, 2002 Tires

FORD STATED TO ME THAT I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE MY TIRES BUT THEY REFUSE TO PAY FOR THIS.*AK (TIRESIZE: 17)

Apr 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 60MPH VEHICLE VIBRATES. VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT SEVERLY. STEERING WHEEL IS CROOKED, PULLS TO THE LEFT. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK ALSO, CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS VERY BAD SMELL FROM CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH FORD SAYS IT IS NORMAL. *YD

Apr 2, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 60MPH VEHICLE VIBRATES. VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT SEVERLY. STEERING WHEEL IS CROOKED, PULLS TO THE LEFT. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK ALSO, CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS VERY BAD SMELL FROM CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH FORD SAYS IT IS NORMAL. *YD

Apr 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 60MPH VEHICLE VIBRATES. VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT SEVERLY. STEERING WHEEL IS CROOKED, PULLS TO THE LEFT. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK ALSO, CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS VERY BAD SMELL FROM CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH FORD SAYS IT IS NORMAL. *YD

Apr 2, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 60MPH VEHICLE VIBRATES. VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT SEVERLY. STEERING WHEEL IS CROOKED, PULLS TO THE LEFT. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK ALSO, CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS VERY BAD SMELL FROM CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH FORD SAYS IT IS NORMAL. *YD

Mar 22, 2002 Seats

SEAT DOES NOT RELEASE TO LET BACK PASSENGERS OUT OF TRUCK. THIS PROBLEM IS THE SECOND SET OF SEAT PROBLEMS. I OWNED AN EXPLORER SPORT IN 2000 AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND IS NOT DEALING WITH THE ISSUE. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN WHO RIDE IN THE REAR OF THE ...

Mar 22, 2002 Seats

SEAT DOES NOT RELEASE TO LET BACK PASSENGERS OUT OF TRUCK. THIS PROBLEM IS THE SECOND SET OF SEAT PROBLEMS. I OWNED AN EXPLORER SPORT IN 2000 AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND IS NOT DEALING WITH THE ISSUE. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN WHO RIDE IN THE REAR OF THE ...

Mar 19, 2002 Power Train Crash

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY JUMPED OUT OF FOUR WHEEL HIGH TO FOUR WHEEL LOW AND CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS LED TO A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. VEHICLE AT THE DEALER, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES. *AK *YH

Mar 19, 2002 Power Train Crash

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY JUMPED OUT OF FOUR WHEEL HIGH TO FOUR WHEEL LOW AND CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS LED TO A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. VEHICLE AT THE DEALER, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES. *AK *YH

Mar 15, 2002 Structure

CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN SOME ONE CUT IN FRONT OF HER. TAKING EVASIVE ACTIONS TO AVOID A CRASH THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES ON THEM. AS A PRECAUTION, CONSUMER HAD ALL 4 TIRES REPLACED. THE ROLL OVER WAS NOT CAUSED BY TIRE DE...

Mar 15, 2002 Structure

CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN SOME ONE CUT IN FRONT OF HER. TAKING EVASIVE ACTIONS TO AVOID A CRASH THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES ON THEM. AS A PRECAUTION, CONSUMER HAD ALL 4 TIRES REPLACED. THE ROLL OVER WAS NOT CAUSED BY TIRE DE...

Mar 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

LOW DESIGN PLACEMENT OF TURN SIGNAL LEVER PREVENTS USE FOR LEFT TURN SIGNAL FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LONG LEGS WHERE THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ROOM BETWEEN THE TURN SIGNAL MECHANISM AND THE DOOR TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY.*AK

Mar 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

LOW DESIGN PLACEMENT OF TURN SIGNAL LEVER PREVENTS USE FOR LEFT TURN SIGNAL FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LONG LEGS WHERE THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ROOM BETWEEN THE TURN SIGNAL MECHANISM AND THE DOOR TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY.*AK

Mar 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL FLASH INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO DRIVE SLUGGISH, ROUGH, AND SOMETIMES MAKES A SCREECHING NOISE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PCM, VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE, CANISTER PURGE SOLE...

Mar 13, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL FLASH INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO DRIVE SLUGGISH, ROUGH, AND SOMETIMES MAKES A SCREECHING NOISE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PCM, VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE, CANISTER PURGE SOLE...

Mar 13, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL FLASH INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO DRIVE SLUGGISH, ROUGH, AND SOMETIMES MAKES A SCREECHING NOISE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PCM, VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE, CANISTER PURGE SOLE...

Mar 13, 2002 Wheels Crash

ROLLOVER, L REAR TIRE, INS. CO STATES RIM CAUSED ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL FLASH INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO DRIVE SLUGGISH, ROUGH, AND SOMETIMES MAKES A SCREECHING NOISE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PCM, VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE, CANISTER PURGE SOLE...

Mar 13, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL FLASH INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO DRIVE SLUGGISH, ROUGH, AND SOMETIMES MAKES A SCREECHING NOISE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PCM, VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE, CANISTER PURGE SOLE...

Mar 13, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL FLASH INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO DRIVE SLUGGISH, ROUGH, AND SOMETIMES MAKES A SCREECHING NOISE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PCM, VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE, CANISTER PURGE SOLE...

Mar 13, 2002 Wheels Crash

ROLLOVER, L REAR TIRE, INS. CO STATES RIM CAUSED ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 12, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER STATED DURING A ROLLOVER THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS HIT AND ROLLED OVER, CONSUMERS WIFE WAS EJECTED RESULTING IN A FATALITY. *JG *AK ODI SPOKE TO HUSBAND AND HE ASSUMED HIS WIFE WAS WEARING THE SEATBELT. WIFE WAS DRIVING AND...

Mar 12, 2002 Structure Crash

CONSUMER STATED DURING A ROLLOVER THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS HIT AND ROLLED OVER, CONSUMERS WIFE WAS EJECTED RESULTING IN A FATALITY. *JG *AK ODI SPOKE TO HUSBAND AND HE ASSUMED HIS WIFE WAS WEARING THE SEATBELT. WIFE WAS DRIVING AND...

Mar 12, 2002 Visibility

MFG INSTALLATION OR DESIGN DEFECT--- UPPER RADIATOR HOSE LAYS ON THE UPPER PART OF ENGINE. IT LAYS AGAINST THE HEATER CORE INLET HOSE. THE HEATER CORE INLET HOSE HAS A CLAMP THAT CUTS INTO THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE., NORMAL ENGINE VIBRATIONS ARE ENOUGH TO CUT THROUGH THE HOSE. NOTE: THE HOSE HAS A NY...

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MFG INSTALLATION OR DESIGN DEFECT--- UPPER RADIATOR HOSE LAYS ON THE UPPER PART OF ENGINE. IT LAYS AGAINST THE HEATER CORE INLET HOSE. THE HEATER CORE INLET HOSE HAS A CLAMP THAT CUTS INTO THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE., NORMAL ENGINE VIBRATIONS ARE ENOUGH TO CUT THROUGH THE HOSE. NOTE: THE HOSE HAS A NY...

Mar 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MY NAME IS [XXX] I AM THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE MENTIONED MY MOTHER IS THE FIRST NAME ON THE CONTRACT. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO HAVE A STEERING AND BRAKING PROBLEM FOUR TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND ONCE TO ANOTHER. I HAVE SINCE HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE...

Mar 12, 2002 Steering Crash

MY NAME IS [XXX] I AM THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE MENTIONED MY MOTHER IS THE FIRST NAME ON THE CONTRACT. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO HAVE A STEERING AND BRAKING PROBLEM FOUR TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND ONCE TO ANOTHER. I HAVE SINCE HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE...

Mar 12, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER STATED DURING A ROLLOVER THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS HIT AND ROLLED OVER, CONSUMERS WIFE WAS EJECTED RESULTING IN A FATALITY. *JG *AK ODI SPOKE TO HUSBAND AND HE ASSUMED HIS WIFE WAS WEARING THE SEATBELT. WIFE WAS DRIVING AND...

Mar 12, 2002 Structure Crash

CONSUMER STATED DURING A ROLLOVER THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS HIT AND ROLLED OVER, CONSUMERS WIFE WAS EJECTED RESULTING IN A FATALITY. *JG *AK ODI SPOKE TO HUSBAND AND HE ASSUMED HIS WIFE WAS WEARING THE SEATBELT. WIFE WAS DRIVING AND...

Mar 12, 2002 Visibility

MFG INSTALLATION OR DESIGN DEFECT--- UPPER RADIATOR HOSE LAYS ON THE UPPER PART OF ENGINE. IT LAYS AGAINST THE HEATER CORE INLET HOSE. THE HEATER CORE INLET HOSE HAS A CLAMP THAT CUTS INTO THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE., NORMAL ENGINE VIBRATIONS ARE ENOUGH TO CUT THROUGH THE HOSE. NOTE: THE HOSE HAS A NY...

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MFG INSTALLATION OR DESIGN DEFECT--- UPPER RADIATOR HOSE LAYS ON THE UPPER PART OF ENGINE. IT LAYS AGAINST THE HEATER CORE INLET HOSE. THE HEATER CORE INLET HOSE HAS A CLAMP THAT CUTS INTO THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE., NORMAL ENGINE VIBRATIONS ARE ENOUGH TO CUT THROUGH THE HOSE. NOTE: THE HOSE HAS A NY...

Mar 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MY NAME IS [XXX] I AM THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE MENTIONED MY MOTHER IS THE FIRST NAME ON THE CONTRACT. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO HAVE A STEERING AND BRAKING PROBLEM FOUR TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND ONCE TO ANOTHER. I HAVE SINCE HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE...

Mar 12, 2002 Steering Crash

MY NAME IS [XXX] I AM THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE MENTIONED MY MOTHER IS THE FIRST NAME ON THE CONTRACT. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO HAVE A STEERING AND BRAKING PROBLEM FOUR TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND ONCE TO ANOTHER. I HAVE SINCE HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE...

Mar 7, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT ASSEMBLY FELL APART FROM THE WALL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.*AK THE SEAT BELT FELL APART ON COLLISION BECAUSE IT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AT FACTORY. *YH

Mar 7, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT ASSEMBLY FELL APART FROM THE WALL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.*AK THE SEAT BELT FELL APART ON COLLISION BECAUSE IT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AT FACTORY. *YH

Mar 5, 2002 Visibility

UPON CLOSING REAR DOOR WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE, THE WINDOW ON HATCHBACK SHATTERED. *AK THERE WAS ONE INJURY. *YD

Mar 5, 2002 Visibility

UPON CLOSING REAR DOOR WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE, THE WINDOW ON HATCHBACK SHATTERED. *AK THERE WAS ONE INJURY. *YD

Feb 18, 2002 Steering

MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE INABILITY TO STEER THIS VEHICLE. IT WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD . IF YOU HAPPEN TO HIT A BUMP ( LIKE A LANE REFLECTOR) IT SEEMS TO BE OUT OF CONTROL MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE HAS A DISTINCT SHIMMY/SHAKE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 5 TIMES(LEAVING IT NUM...

Feb 18, 2002 Visibility

MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE INABILITY TO STEER THIS VEHICLE. IT WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD . IF YOU HAPPEN TO HIT A BUMP ( LIKE A LANE REFLECTOR) IT SEEMS TO BE OUT OF CONTROL MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE HAS A DISTINCT SHIMMY/SHAKE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 5 TIMES(LEAVING IT NUM...

Feb 18, 2002 Visibility

MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE INABILITY TO STEER THIS VEHICLE. IT WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD . IF YOU HAPPEN TO HIT A BUMP ( LIKE A LANE REFLECTOR) IT SEEMS TO BE OUT OF CONTROL MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE HAS A DISTINCT SHIMMY/SHAKE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 5 TIMES(LEAVING IT NUM...

Feb 18, 2002 Visibility

MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE INABILITY TO STEER THIS VEHICLE. IT WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD . IF YOU HAPPEN TO HIT A BUMP ( LIKE A LANE REFLECTOR) IT SEEMS TO BE OUT OF CONTROL MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE HAS A DISTINCT SHIMMY/SHAKE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 5 TIMES(LEAVING IT NUM...

Feb 18, 2002 Steering

MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE INABILITY TO STEER THIS VEHICLE. IT WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD . IF YOU HAPPEN TO HIT A BUMP ( LIKE A LANE REFLECTOR) IT SEEMS TO BE OUT OF CONTROL MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE HAS A DISTINCT SHIMMY/SHAKE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 5 TIMES(LEAVING IT NUM...

Feb 18, 2002 Visibility

MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE INABILITY TO STEER THIS VEHICLE. IT WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD . IF YOU HAPPEN TO HIT A BUMP ( LIKE A LANE REFLECTOR) IT SEEMS TO BE OUT OF CONTROL MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE HAS A DISTINCT SHIMMY/SHAKE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 5 TIMES(LEAVING IT NUM...

Feb 18, 2002 Visibility

MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE INABILITY TO STEER THIS VEHICLE. IT WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD . IF YOU HAPPEN TO HIT A BUMP ( LIKE A LANE REFLECTOR) IT SEEMS TO BE OUT OF CONTROL MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE HAS A DISTINCT SHIMMY/SHAKE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 5 TIMES(LEAVING IT NUM...

Feb 18, 2002 Visibility

MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE INABILITY TO STEER THIS VEHICLE. IT WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD . IF YOU HAPPEN TO HIT A BUMP ( LIKE A LANE REFLECTOR) IT SEEMS TO BE OUT OF CONTROL MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE HAS A DISTINCT SHIMMY/SHAKE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 5 TIMES(LEAVING IT NUM...

Feb 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED 3 TIMES. DEALER HAS REPORTED THAT HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL IS COMMON FROM FACTORY. BRAKE PADS REPLACED TWICE, FRONT CALIPERS REPLACED LAST VISIT.*AK

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HESITATES UPON ACCELERATION AND HAS ALSO STALLED ON 5 OCCASIONS, THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED/REPLACED VARIOUS COMPONETS ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCES THE SAME PROBLEMS.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THERE IS WATER LEAKING AROUND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT DOORS WHEN THEY ARE OPENED.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A CREAK SOUND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, THE DEALER TRACED THE PROBLEM AS THE LOWER DASH BRACKET WHICH WAS LOOSE.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THERE IS A NOSIE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING RIGHT, THE DEALER LUBRICATED THE SUSPENSION.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THE CENTER CONSOLE IS CRACKING.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IDLES ROUGH, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE POSSIBLY HAS A BAD INJECTION.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HESITATES UPON ACCELERATION AND HAS ALSO STALLED ON 5 OCCASIONS, THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED/REPLACED VARIOUS COMPONETS ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCES THE SAME PROBLEMS.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THERE IS WATER LEAKING AROUND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT DOORS WHEN THEY ARE OPENED.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A CREAK SOUND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, THE DEALER TRACED THE PROBLEM AS THE LOWER DASH BRACKET WHICH WAS LOOSE.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THERE IS A NOSIE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING RIGHT, THE DEALER LUBRICATED THE SUSPENSION.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THE CENTER CONSOLE IS CRACKING.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IDLES ROUGH, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE POSSIBLY HAS A BAD INJECTION.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED 3 TIMES. DEALER HAS REPORTED THAT HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL IS COMMON FROM FACTORY. BRAKE PADS REPLACED TWICE, FRONT CALIPERS REPLACED LAST VISIT.*AK

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HESITATES UPON ACCELERATION AND HAS ALSO STALLED ON 5 OCCASIONS, THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED/REPLACED VARIOUS COMPONETS ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCES THE SAME PROBLEMS.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THERE IS WATER LEAKING AROUND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT DOORS WHEN THEY ARE OPENED.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A CREAK SOUND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, THE DEALER TRACED THE PROBLEM AS THE LOWER DASH BRACKET WHICH WAS LOOSE.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THERE IS A NOSIE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING RIGHT, THE DEALER LUBRICATED THE SUSPENSION.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THE CENTER CONSOLE IS CRACKING.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IDLES ROUGH, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE POSSIBLY HAS A BAD INJECTION.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HESITATES UPON ACCELERATION AND HAS ALSO STALLED ON 5 OCCASIONS, THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED/REPLACED VARIOUS COMPONETS ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCES THE SAME PROBLEMS.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THERE IS WATER LEAKING AROUND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT DOORS WHEN THEY ARE OPENED.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A CREAK SOUND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, THE DEALER TRACED THE PROBLEM AS THE LOWER DASH BRACKET WHICH WAS LOOSE.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THERE IS A NOSIE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING RIGHT, THE DEALER LUBRICATED THE SUSPENSION.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THE CENTER CONSOLE IS CRACKING.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IDLES ROUGH, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE POSSIBLY HAS A BAD INJECTION.*JB

Feb 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE THERE HAS BEEN A SMELL, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. A BURNING SMELL, AT TIMES THE SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS. THIS SMELL CAUSES ME TO BE NAUSEAOUS. THE DEALER CHECKED THIS ON THE COMPUTER, STATED EVERYHING IS OKAY. THE COMPUTER RESULTS VERIFY THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ...

Feb 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE THERE HAS BEEN A SMELL, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. A BURNING SMELL, AT TIMES THE SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS. THIS SMELL CAUSES ME TO BE NAUSEAOUS. THE DEALER CHECKED THIS ON THE COMPUTER, STATED EVERYHING IS OKAY. THE COMPUTER RESULTS VERIFY THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ...

Feb 8, 2002 Visibility

FRONT DEFOGGER IS OPERABLE, BUT HEAT DOESN'T HEAT. *AK

Feb 8, 2002 Visibility

FRONT DEFOGGER IS OPERABLE, BUT HEAT DOESN'T HEAT. *AK

Feb 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG LIGHT ON MAY 10, 2000 WITH 6133 MILES. AIR BAG LIGHT ON MAY 23, 2000. AIRBAG LIGHT ON JUNE 14, 2000 WITH 9040 MILES. AIRBAG LIGHT ON JUNE 19, 2000 WITH 9395 MILES. AIR BAG LIGHT. HAD AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO TWO VEHICLES AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON AGAIN. THREE DIFFERENT...

Feb 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG LIGHT ON MAY 10, 2000 WITH 6133 MILES. AIR BAG LIGHT ON MAY 23, 2000. AIRBAG LIGHT ON JUNE 14, 2000 WITH 9040 MILES. AIRBAG LIGHT ON JUNE 19, 2000 WITH 9395 MILES. AIR BAG LIGHT. HAD AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO TWO VEHICLES AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON AGAIN. THREE DIFFERENT...

Feb 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING COOLANT FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.*AK

Feb 4, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 4, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR THOUGH THE VENTS, AND THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.*AK

Feb 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING COOLANT FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.*AK

Feb 4, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 4, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR THOUGH THE VENTS, AND THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.*AK

Jan 29, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I REARENDED THE IN FRONT OF ME THE IMPACT WAS SO MINOR THAT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE EXCEPT THAT BOTH OF MY AIR BAGS BLEW. I HAVE AN ACCIDENT REPORT AND A ESTIMATE THAT CLEARLY STATE NO DAMAGE. ON THE WEB I FOUND WWW.MARKETDRIVE.COM/SERVICE/TSBS.ASP THAT TEL...

Jan 29, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I REARENDED THE IN FRONT OF ME THE IMPACT WAS SO MINOR THAT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE EXCEPT THAT BOTH OF MY AIR BAGS BLEW. I HAVE AN ACCIDENT REPORT AND A ESTIMATE THAT CLEARLY STATE NO DAMAGE. ON THE WEB I FOUND WWW.MARKETDRIVE.COM/SERVICE/TSBS.ASP THAT TEL...

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE WHILE AT A SLIGHT INCLINE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK UNTIL APPLYING BRAKE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE WHILE AT A SLIGHT INCLINE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK UNTIL APPLYING BRAKE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 15, 2002 Seats Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH SEAT BACK LATCH MECHANISM FOR SECOND ROW OF SEATS FAILED, ALLOWING SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK

Jan 15, 2002 Seats Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH SEAT BACK LATCH MECHANISM FOR SECOND ROW OF SEATS FAILED, ALLOWING SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK

Jan 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PINGING NOISE AT 2500-3000 RPMS WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. THE NOISE GOES AWAY WHEN THE ENGINE WARMS UP.*AK

Jan 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PINGING NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. WHEN THE ENGINE GETS WARMER THE NOISE STARTS TO GO AWAY. COMPUTER # JXV2. *AK

Jan 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PINGING NOISE AT 2500-3000 RPMS WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. THE NOISE GOES AWAY WHEN THE ENGINE WARMS UP.*AK

Jan 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PINGING NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. WHEN THE ENGINE GETS WARMER THE NOISE STARTS TO GO AWAY. COMPUTER # JXV2. *AK

Jan 5, 2002 Steering

2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT-TRAC ALMOST FLIPPED OVER TWICE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I WAS ABLE TO SOMEHOW RE-GAIN CONTROL. WE ARE MORE THAN LUCKY TO BE ALIVE RIGHT NOW... CONSUMERS NEED TO KNOW THE TRUTH. WE DID NOT!!!*AK

Jan 5, 2002 Steering

2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT-TRAC ALMOST FLIPPED OVER TWICE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I WAS ABLE TO SOMEHOW RE-GAIN CONTROL. WE ARE MORE THAN LUCKY TO BE ALIVE RIGHT NOW... CONSUMERS NEED TO KNOW THE TRUTH. WE DID NOT!!!*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE SKIDDED ON ICE, WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT THROUGH A CHAINLINK FENCE, AND ROLLED 3 TIMES. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, NO INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE SKIDDED ON ICE, WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT THROUGH A CHAINLINK FENCE, AND ROLLED 3 TIMES. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, NO INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

Jan 2, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER IS CALLING TO REPORT A DEFECT ON THE RUNNING BOARDS. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED HAND FROM FALLING OFF OF SLIPPERY RUNNING BOARDS. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 2, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER IS CALLING TO REPORT A DEFECT ON THE RUNNING BOARDS. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED HAND FROM FALLING OFF OF SLIPPERY RUNNING BOARDS. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HESITATES AND SEEMS NOT TO GET GAS. THEN, COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HESITATES AND SEEMS NOT TO GET GAS. THEN, COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, HIT A DEER AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BUT DID NOT INFLATE. VEHICLE HAD FRONTAL IMPACT. *AK CONSUMERS HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE ACCIDENT. *YH

Dec 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, HIT A DEER AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BUT DID NOT INFLATE. VEHICLE HAD FRONTAL IMPACT. *AK CONSUMERS HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE ACCIDENT. *YH

Nov 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT SHUT OFF AFTER USE BY SWITCH NOR BY TAPING ON BRAKES. WHEN TAPPED ON BRAKES TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN ENGINE STARTS TO REV UP. TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN VEHICLE HAD TO CUT ENGINE OFF/ SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, AND DRIFT TO SIDE OF ROAD. CONTACTED DEALER, AND CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE I...

Nov 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT SHUT OFF AFTER USE BY SWITCH NOR BY TAPING ON BRAKES. WHEN TAPPED ON BRAKES TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN ENGINE STARTS TO REV UP. TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN VEHICLE HAD TO CUT ENGINE OFF/ SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, AND DRIFT TO SIDE OF ROAD. CONTACTED DEALER, AND CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE I...

Nov 10, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

I AM NOT THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, NOR THE DRIVER. MY BROTHER-IN-LAW WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FORD EXPLORER AND WAS KILLED AT THE SCENE. THERE IS A QUESTION OF WHETHER HE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND IF IT FAILED DURING THE ROLLOVER OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS ALSO A QUESTION OF FIRESTONE TIRE FAILURE...

Nov 10, 2001 Tires Crash

I AM NOT THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, NOR THE DRIVER. MY BROTHER-IN-LAW WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FORD EXPLORER AND WAS KILLED AT THE SCENE. THERE IS A QUESTION OF WHETHER HE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND IF IT FAILED DURING THE ROLLOVER OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS ALSO A QUESTION OF FIRESTONE TIRE FAILURE...

Nov 10, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

I AM NOT THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, NOR THE DRIVER. MY BROTHER-IN-LAW WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FORD EXPLORER AND WAS KILLED AT THE SCENE. THERE IS A QUESTION OF WHETHER HE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND IF IT FAILED DURING THE ROLLOVER OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS ALSO A QUESTION OF FIRESTONE TIRE FAILURE...

Nov 10, 2001 Tires Crash

I AM NOT THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, NOR THE DRIVER. MY BROTHER-IN-LAW WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FORD EXPLORER AND WAS KILLED AT THE SCENE. THERE IS A QUESTION OF WHETHER HE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND IF IT FAILED DURING THE ROLLOVER OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS ALSO A QUESTION OF FIRESTONE TIRE FAILURE...

Oct 19, 2001 Suspension

MAJOR SIDE TO SIDE ROCKING AT HIGH-SPEED EMERGENCY AVOIDANCE MANEUVER. *AK

Oct 19, 2001 Suspension

MAJOR SIDE TO SIDE ROCKING AT HIGH-SPEED EMERGENCY AVOIDANCE MANEUVER. *AK

Oct 5, 2001 Tires Crash

VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT MARCH 25, 2001 IN TOLEDO OHIO. APPROXIMATE SPEED 25 MPH. EXPLORER ROLLED OVER 6 TIMES WITH ME AS THE PASSENGER BEING EJECTED DURING THE 3RD ROLL. DRIVER AND REAR SEATED PASSENGER WERE HELP IN THE VEHICLE AND RECEIVED LACERATIONS A BROKEN FINGER AND CHEST INJURIES. FRONT PAS...

Oct 5, 2001 Tires Crash

VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT MARCH 25, 2001 IN TOLEDO OHIO. APPROXIMATE SPEED 25 MPH. EXPLORER ROLLED OVER 6 TIMES WITH ME AS THE PASSENGER BEING EJECTED DURING THE 3RD ROLL. DRIVER AND REAR SEATED PASSENGER WERE HELP IN THE VEHICLE AND RECEIVED LACERATIONS A BROKEN FINGER AND CHEST INJURIES. FRONT PAS...

Oct 4, 2001 Tires Crash

I HAVE KEPT THE TIRES IN QUESTION IN THE EVENT OF ANY LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. I BELIEVE THAT MY TIRES OR SOME INTERNAL MALFUNCTION TO THE VEHICLE CAUSED IT TO LOSE CONTROL AND CAUSE THIS ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 4, 2001 Tires Crash

I HAVE KEPT THE TIRES IN QUESTION IN THE EVENT OF ANY LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. I BELIEVE THAT MY TIRES OR SOME INTERNAL MALFUNCTION TO THE VEHICLE CAUSED IT TO LOSE CONTROL AND CAUSE THIS ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS ON VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING . DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS ON VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING . DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 30, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 30, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL HEARD GRINDING NOISE. CONSUMER PULLED WHEEL OFF, AND NOTICED PADS WERE WORN OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 28, 2001 Suspension

THE LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING DROPPED ON MY EXPLORER. THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL WAS 33" OFF THE GROUND AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL WAS 35" OFF THE GROUND. THE TRUCK SAT COCKEYED. THE TRUCK STEERING WAS LOOSE AND THE TRUCK WANDERED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, 50-70 MPH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LEAF SPRING O...

Sep 28, 2001 Suspension

SECOND NOTIFICATION! THE LEFT REAR SPRING ON MY 2001 EXPLORER HAS FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE SITS COCKEYED BECAUSE THE LEFT REAR SPRING IS LOWER THAN THE RIGHT FRONT. THE TRUCK STEERING IS LOOSE AND THE TRUCK WANDERS AT HIGH SPEEDS, 50-70 MPH. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO SAID THEY...

Sep 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL HEARD GRINDING NOISE. CONSUMER PULLED WHEEL OFF, AND NOTICED PADS WERE WORN OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 28, 2001 Suspension

THE LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING DROPPED ON MY EXPLORER. THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL WAS 33" OFF THE GROUND AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL WAS 35" OFF THE GROUND. THE TRUCK SAT COCKEYED. THE TRUCK STEERING WAS LOOSE AND THE TRUCK WANDERED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, 50-70 MPH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LEAF SPRING O...

Sep 28, 2001 Suspension

SECOND NOTIFICATION! THE LEFT REAR SPRING ON MY 2001 EXPLORER HAS FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE SITS COCKEYED BECAUSE THE LEFT REAR SPRING IS LOWER THAN THE RIGHT FRONT. THE TRUCK STEERING IS LOOSE AND THE TRUCK WANDERS AT HIGH SPEEDS, 50-70 MPH. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO SAID THEY...

Sep 25, 2001 Seats

THE REAR SEATS IN THE EXPLORER FLIP FORWARD WITH MY CHILDREN IN THEM WHEN STOPPING FAST. THE SEATS DO NOT LOCK DOWN IN ANY WAY. THIS IS HOW THEY ARE BUILT. TRIED TO RETURN THE EXPLORER 1 WEEK AFTER THE LEASE FORD TOLD ME IT'S A DESIGN FLAW, CAN'T BE FIXED.*AK

Sep 25, 2001 Seats

THE REAR SEATS IN THE EXPLORER FLIP FORWARD WITH MY CHILDREN IN THEM WHEN STOPPING FAST. THE SEATS DO NOT LOCK DOWN IN ANY WAY. THIS IS HOW THEY ARE BUILT. TRIED TO RETURN THE EXPLORER 1 WEEK AFTER THE LEASE FORD TOLD ME IT'S A DESIGN FLAW, CAN'T BE FIXED.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY DOING 65 MPH PASSANGER SIDE REAR TIRE FELL OFF DUE TO LUG BOLTS BREAKING. VEHICLE ALMOST ROLLED, BUT WAS BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL BEFORE THAT HAPENED. SPOKE WITH DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO HELP AND SAID IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. FORD MOTOR HAS ALSO BEN CONTACTE...

Sep 24, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY DOING 65 MPH PASSANGER SIDE REAR TIRE FELL OFF DUE TO LUG BOLTS BREAKING. VEHICLE ALMOST ROLLED, BUT WAS BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL BEFORE THAT HAPENED. SPOKE WITH DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO HELP AND SAID IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. FORD MOTOR HAS ALSO BEN CONTACTE...

Sep 18, 2001 Tires

VEHICLE WAS GOING 30-40MPH IN 4 WHEEL WITH A LIGHT COATING OF SNOW. 4 VEHICLES LOST CONTROL AND STARTED SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER PUMPED THE BRAKES LIGHTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WHEN THE TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE (BOTH) EXPERIENCED TR...

Sep 18, 2001 Tires

VEHICLE WAS GOING 30-40MPH IN 4 WHEEL WITH A LIGHT COATING OF SNOW. 4 VEHICLES LOST CONTROL AND STARTED SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER PUMPED THE BRAKES LIGHTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WHEN THE TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE (BOTH) EXPERIENCED TR...

Sep 13, 2001 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE BACKWARDS ON REAR IMPACT FROM A TRUCK. *AK

Sep 13, 2001 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE BACKWARDS ON REAR IMPACT FROM A TRUCK. *AK

Sep 9, 2001 Visibility

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE THE BACK WINDOW WAS ROLLING UP IT WOULD GET 2 OR 3 INCHES FROM THE TOP AND AUTOMATICALLY GO BACK DOWN. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT WOULD CLOSE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND SAID THEY HAD TO REPROGRAM THE MEMORY. IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE THEN.

Sep 9, 2001 Visibility

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE THE BACK WINDOW WAS ROLLING UP IT WOULD GET 2 OR 3 INCHES FROM THE TOP AND AUTOMATICALLY GO BACK DOWN. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT WOULD CLOSE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND SAID THEY HAD TO REPROGRAM THE MEMORY. IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE THEN.

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

PUTTING SUV IN PARK WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR BROKE AND RELOCATED TO THE 1ST GEAR POSITION. NOW STUCK ON 1ST GEAR AND THERE IS NO VISUAL WAY OF KNOWING WHAT GEAR THE SUV IS IN. FORD IS COVERING THE DEFECT THROUGH WARRANTY, BUT THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. REPAIRS BEING PERFORMED AT ORR PERFOR...

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

PUTTING SUV IN PARK WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR BROKE AND RELOCATED TO THE 1ST GEAR POSITION. NOW STUCK ON 1ST GEAR AND THERE IS NO VISUAL WAY OF KNOWING WHAT GEAR THE SUV IS IN. FORD IS COVERING THE DEFECT THROUGH WARRANTY, BUT THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. REPAIRS BEING PERFORMED AT ORR PERFOR...

Sep 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEATER/COOLANT HOSE IN THE LEFT SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS RUBBING AGAINST THE DIPSTICK, WEARING THROUGH THE HOSE AND POTENTIALLY SPRAYING VERY HOT COOLANT UNDER THE HOOD.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEATER/COOLANT HOSE IN THE LEFT SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS RUBBING AGAINST THE DIPSTICK, WEARING THROUGH THE HOSE AND POTENTIALLY SPRAYING VERY HOT COOLANT UNDER THE HOOD.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHICH DEMOLISHED FRONT END OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHICH DEMOLISHED FRONT END OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 18, 2001 Tires

HAVE CONTACTED FORD COUNTRY DEALERSHIP FOR THE RECALL/REPLACEMENT OF TIRES JUN 6,JUL 2,JUL 13, JUL 23 AND ON AUG 16 & 17. IN JUN THE SERVICE MGR LARRY SAID REPLACEMENT TIRES WOULD BE IN ABOUT 2WKS. IN AUG HE WILL NOT ANSWER MY CALLS OR RETURN MY CALLS. I HAD ORGINALLY REQUESTED MICHELIN TIRE AS A...

Aug 18, 2001 Tires

HAVE CONTACTED FORD COUNTRY DEALERSHIP FOR THE RECALL/REPLACEMENT OF TIRES JUN 6,JUL 2,JUL 13, JUL 23 AND ON AUG 16 & 17. IN JUN THE SERVICE MGR LARRY SAID REPLACEMENT TIRES WOULD BE IN ABOUT 2WKS. IN AUG HE WILL NOT ANSWER MY CALLS OR RETURN MY CALLS. I HAD ORGINALLY REQUESTED MICHELIN TIRE AS A...

Aug 13, 2001 Tires

NHTSA RECALL # 01X001000, MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01X001000. NO SIZE AND DATE AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT. VEHICLE HYDROPLANED DUE TO TIRES. ALSO STATED TIRES RECALLED AND HAVE NOT BE REPLACED YET.*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Tires

NHTSA RECALL # 01X001000, MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01X001000. NO SIZE AND DATE AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT. VEHICLE HYDROPLANED DUE TO TIRES. ALSO STATED TIRES RECALLED AND HAVE NOT BE REPLACED YET.*AK

Aug 3, 2001 Suspension

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM ALL FOUR WHEELS. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Aug 3, 2001 Suspension

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM ALL FOUR WHEELS. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Jul 26, 2001 Tires

RE BRAKES: THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE SHOES/PAD TWICE ANDS ROTORS ONCE. RE TIRE/WHEELS THEY COULD NOT GET THEM TO BALANCE OUT TRIED 4 TIMES ( GOODYEAR TRIED TWICE) TOTAL OF 6 TIMES. AGAIN A WEEK AND A HALF LATER, IT PULLS LEFT WHEN BRAKING, AND VIBRATION IS BACK AGAIN. I HAVE SPOKE WITH WAYNE ( ...

Jul 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RE BRAKES: THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE SHOES/PAD TWICE ANDS ROTORS ONCE. RE TIRE/WHEELS THEY COULD NOT GET THEM TO BALANCE OUT TRIED 4 TIMES ( GOODYEAR TRIED TWICE) TOTAL OF 6 TIMES. AGAIN A WEEK AND A HALF LATER, IT PULLS LEFT WHEN BRAKING, AND VIBRATION IS BACK AGAIN. I HAVE SPOKE WITH WAYNE ( ...

Jul 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RE BRAKES: THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE SHOES/PAD TWICE ANDS ROTORS ONCE. RE TIRE/WHEELS THEY COULD NOT GET THEM TO BALANCE OUT TRIED 4 TIMES ( GOODYEAR TRIED TWICE) TOTAL OF 6 TIMES. AGAIN A WEEK AND A HALF LATER, IT PULLS LEFT WHEN BRAKING, AND VIBRATION IS BACK AGAIN. I HAVE SPOKE WITH WAYNE ( ...

Jul 26, 2001 Tires

RE BRAKES: THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE SHOES/PAD TWICE ANDS ROTORS ONCE. RE TIRE/WHEELS THEY COULD NOT GET THEM TO BALANCE OUT TRIED 4 TIMES ( GOODYEAR TRIED TWICE) TOTAL OF 6 TIMES. AGAIN A WEEK AND A HALF LATER, IT PULLS LEFT WHEN BRAKING, AND VIBRATION IS BACK AGAIN. I HAVE SPOKE WITH WAYNE ( ...

Jul 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RE BRAKES: THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE SHOES/PAD TWICE ANDS ROTORS ONCE. RE TIRE/WHEELS THEY COULD NOT GET THEM TO BALANCE OUT TRIED 4 TIMES ( GOODYEAR TRIED TWICE) TOTAL OF 6 TIMES. AGAIN A WEEK AND A HALF LATER, IT PULLS LEFT WHEN BRAKING, AND VIBRATION IS BACK AGAIN. I HAVE SPOKE WITH WAYNE ( ...

Jul 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RE BRAKES: THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE SHOES/PAD TWICE ANDS ROTORS ONCE. RE TIRE/WHEELS THEY COULD NOT GET THEM TO BALANCE OUT TRIED 4 TIMES ( GOODYEAR TRIED TWICE) TOTAL OF 6 TIMES. AGAIN A WEEK AND A HALF LATER, IT PULLS LEFT WHEN BRAKING, AND VIBRATION IS BACK AGAIN. I HAVE SPOKE WITH WAYNE ( ...

Jul 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE TRIED TO RETURN TO BE REPAIRED ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO BEEN SUBJECTED TO THE MOST UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR I'VE EVER SEEN, FROM THIS DEALERSHIP, IN THE PURCHASE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jul 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE TRIED TO RETURN TO BE REPAIRED ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO BEEN SUBJECTED TO THE MOST UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR I'VE EVER SEEN, FROM THIS DEALERSHIP, IN THE PURCHASE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jul 18, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLES REAR END SHIFTS SIDE TO SIDE OVER WASHBOARD BUMPS. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MANUFACTURER OFFERING TO REPLACE ALL FIVE TIRES AND REQUEST THAT HIS LOCAL FORD DEALER, ORDER THE TIRES.(FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES P255/70R16 S)*YH

Jul 18, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLES REAR END SHIFTS SIDE TO SIDE OVER WASHBOARD BUMPS. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MANUFACTURER OFFERING TO REPLACE ALL FIVE TIRES AND REQUEST THAT HIS LOCAL FORD DEALER, ORDER THE TIRES.(FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES P255/70R16 S)*YH

Jun 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT 30 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT, CONSUMER STATES SHE WAS UNABLE TO COME TO A QUICK STOP AND COMPLETE STOP, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SOME INJURIES DURING COLLISION, CONSUMER IS QUESTIONING ABS WHICH DOES FEEL SPONGY OR THE FACT THAT SHE WAS DRIVING WITH...

Jun 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT 30 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT, CONSUMER STATES SHE WAS UNABLE TO COME TO A QUICK STOP AND COMPLETE STOP, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SOME INJURIES DURING COLLISION, CONSUMER IS QUESTIONING ABS WHICH DOES FEEL SPONGY OR THE FACT THAT SHE WAS DRIVING WITH...

Jun 25, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE IDLED UP AND DOWN AND UP AND DOWN ALL THE TIME LIKE ITS WAS RECYCLING. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SOME LOSS OF POWER. IN MAY OF 2001, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR A SULPHUR SMELL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS FINE. ON 31ST OF MAY, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND WOULD NOT GO ...

Jun 25, 2001 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE IDLED UP AND DOWN AND UP AND DOWN ALL THE TIME LIKE ITS WAS RECYCLING. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SOME LOSS OF POWER. IN MAY OF 2001, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR A SULPHUR SMELL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS FINE. ON 31ST OF MAY, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND WOULD NOT GO ...

Jun 25, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE IDLED UP AND DOWN AND UP AND DOWN ALL THE TIME LIKE ITS WAS RECYCLING. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SOME LOSS OF POWER. IN MAY OF 2001, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR A SULPHUR SMELL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS FINE. ON 31ST OF MAY, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND WOULD NOT GO ...

Jun 25, 2001 Tires

SINCE I BOUGHT THIS EXPLORER I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES, I CONTACTED THE DEALER BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT MY TIRES ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND THEY CANT DO NOTHING ABOUT IT , I EXPLAIN TO THEM THAT MY EXPLORER ITS BEEN SHAKING A LOT, A LOT OF VIBRATIONS AND THOMPS THAT I WAS SCARED BECAUSE ITS BEE...

Jun 25, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE IDLED UP AND DOWN AND UP AND DOWN ALL THE TIME LIKE ITS WAS RECYCLING. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SOME LOSS OF POWER. IN MAY OF 2001, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR A SULPHUR SMELL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS FINE. ON 31ST OF MAY, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND WOULD NOT GO ...

Jun 25, 2001 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE IDLED UP AND DOWN AND UP AND DOWN ALL THE TIME LIKE ITS WAS RECYCLING. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SOME LOSS OF POWER. IN MAY OF 2001, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR A SULPHUR SMELL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS FINE. ON 31ST OF MAY, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND WOULD NOT GO ...

Jun 25, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE IDLED UP AND DOWN AND UP AND DOWN ALL THE TIME LIKE ITS WAS RECYCLING. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SOME LOSS OF POWER. IN MAY OF 2001, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR A SULPHUR SMELL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS FINE. ON 31ST OF MAY, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND WOULD NOT GO ...

Jun 25, 2001 Tires

SINCE I BOUGHT THIS EXPLORER I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES, I CONTACTED THE DEALER BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT MY TIRES ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND THEY CANT DO NOTHING ABOUT IT , I EXPLAIN TO THEM THAT MY EXPLORER ITS BEEN SHAKING A LOT, A LOT OF VIBRATIONS AND THOMPS THAT I WAS SCARED BECAUSE ITS BEE...

Jun 24, 2001 Structure Crash

DRIVER OVERCORRECTED VEH ROCKED AND FLIPPED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jun 24, 2001 Structure Crash

DRIVER OVERCORRECTED VEH ROCKED AND FLIPPED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Suspension

I AM PRESENTING TWO PROBLEMS: FIRST CONCERNS THE SUV HANDLING: THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO TIP OVER AS WE MAKE SHARP CURVES AT POSTED SPEEDS. I HAVE MADE FORD AWARE OF THIS AS A "RIDER" ISSUE FOR ANOTHER PROBLEM- THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. IT DOESN'T PROVIDE MEDIAN TEMPERATURES. IT P...

Jun 19, 2001 Equipment

I AM PRESENTING TWO PROBLEMS: FIRST CONCERNS THE SUV HANDLING: THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO TIP OVER AS WE MAKE SHARP CURVES AT POSTED SPEEDS. I HAVE MADE FORD AWARE OF THIS AS A "RIDER" ISSUE FOR ANOTHER PROBLEM- THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. IT DOESN'T PROVIDE MEDIAN TEMPERATURES. IT P...

Jun 19, 2001 Suspension

I AM PRESENTING TWO PROBLEMS: FIRST CONCERNS THE SUV HANDLING: THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO TIP OVER AS WE MAKE SHARP CURVES AT POSTED SPEEDS. I HAVE MADE FORD AWARE OF THIS AS A "RIDER" ISSUE FOR ANOTHER PROBLEM- THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. IT DOESN'T PROVIDE MEDIAN TEMPERATURES. IT P...

Jun 19, 2001 Equipment

I AM PRESENTING TWO PROBLEMS: FIRST CONCERNS THE SUV HANDLING: THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO TIP OVER AS WE MAKE SHARP CURVES AT POSTED SPEEDS. I HAVE MADE FORD AWARE OF THIS AS A "RIDER" ISSUE FOR ANOTHER PROBLEM- THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. IT DOESN'T PROVIDE MEDIAN TEMPERATURES. IT P...

Jun 13, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE THAT CUT HER OFF THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED OVER TWICE, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED RELATIVELY MINOR INJURIES, GLASS SHARDS IN HER LEFT ELBOWS, THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW OF THE VEHI...

Jun 13, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE THAT CUT HER OFF THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED OVER TWICE, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED RELATIVELY MINOR INJURIES, GLASS SHARDS IN HER LEFT ELBOWS, THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW OF THE VEHI...

Jun 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IHAVE LOST CONTROLL OF THIS VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE STEERING AND OVERALL HANDLING ,MY TIRES ARE ALSO PLAYING A ROLL IN THIS I BELEAVE THIS PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED IN RAIN OR SNOW . I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN! I'VE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE INTO AUBUR...

Jun 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IHAVE LOST CONTROLL OF THIS VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE STEERING AND OVERALL HANDLING ,MY TIRES ARE ALSO PLAYING A ROLL IN THIS I BELEAVE THIS PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED IN RAIN OR SNOW . I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN! I'VE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE INTO AUBUR...

Jun 12, 2001 Tires

IHAVE LOST CONTROLL OF THIS VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE STEERING AND OVERALL HANDLING ,MY TIRES ARE ALSO PLAYING A ROLL IN THIS I BELEAVE THIS PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED IN RAIN OR SNOW . I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN! I'VE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE INTO AUBUR...

Jun 12, 2001 Equipment

IHAVE LOST CONTROLL OF THIS VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE STEERING AND OVERALL HANDLING ,MY TIRES ARE ALSO PLAYING A ROLL IN THIS I BELEAVE THIS PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED IN RAIN OR SNOW . I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN! I'VE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE INTO AUBUR...

Jun 12, 2001 Unknown Or Other

IHAVE LOST CONTROLL OF THIS VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE STEERING AND OVERALL HANDLING ,MY TIRES ARE ALSO PLAYING A ROLL IN THIS I BELEAVE THIS PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED IN RAIN OR SNOW . I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN! I'VE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE INTO AUBUR...

Jun 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IHAVE LOST CONTROLL OF THIS VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE STEERING AND OVERALL HANDLING ,MY TIRES ARE ALSO PLAYING A ROLL IN THIS I BELEAVE THIS PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED IN RAIN OR SNOW . I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN! I'VE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE INTO AUBUR...

Jun 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IHAVE LOST CONTROLL OF THIS VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE STEERING AND OVERALL HANDLING ,MY TIRES ARE ALSO PLAYING A ROLL IN THIS I BELEAVE THIS PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED IN RAIN OR SNOW . I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN! I'VE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE INTO AUBUR...

Jun 12, 2001 Tires

IHAVE LOST CONTROLL OF THIS VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE STEERING AND OVERALL HANDLING ,MY TIRES ARE ALSO PLAYING A ROLL IN THIS I BELEAVE THIS PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED IN RAIN OR SNOW . I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN! I'VE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE INTO AUBUR...

Jun 12, 2001 Equipment

IHAVE LOST CONTROLL OF THIS VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE STEERING AND OVERALL HANDLING ,MY TIRES ARE ALSO PLAYING A ROLL IN THIS I BELEAVE THIS PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED IN RAIN OR SNOW . I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN! I'VE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE INTO AUBUR...

Jun 12, 2001 Unknown Or Other

IHAVE LOST CONTROLL OF THIS VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE STEERING AND OVERALL HANDLING ,MY TIRES ARE ALSO PLAYING A ROLL IN THIS I BELEAVE THIS PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED IN RAIN OR SNOW . I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN! I'VE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE INTO AUBUR...

Jun 8, 2001 Steering

DRIVER WILL LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN OR ON WET PAVEMENTS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 8, 2001 Steering

DRIVER WILL LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN OR ON WET PAVEMENTS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 7, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. ALSO, NOTICED THAT PROBLEM BECOMES MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON WET PAVEMENT. DEALER HAS IDENTIFIED PROBELM AS SWAY BAR MECHANINSM FAILURE. *AK FORD DEALER STATED FIRESTONE TIRES WERE THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER TIRES WERE ...

Jun 7, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. ALSO, NOTICED THAT PROBLEM BECOMES MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON WET PAVEMENT. DEALER HAS IDENTIFIED PROBELM AS SWAY BAR MECHANINSM FAILURE. *AK FORD DEALER STATED FIRESTONE TIRES WERE THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER TIRES WERE ...

Jun 5, 2001 Tires Crash

FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD, EXPLORER ,2001. WHILE TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH CONSUMER HIT A CONSTRUCTION SITE AND PASSENGER REAR TIRE FELL OFF, THEN VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK ANALYST IS UNSURE OFCOMPONENT, POSSIBLE TIRE FA...

Jun 5, 2001 Wheels Crash

FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD, EXPLORER ,2001. WHILE TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH CONSUMER HIT A CONSTRUCTION SITE AND PASSENGER REAR TIRE FELL OFF, THEN VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK ANALYST IS UNSURE OFCOMPONENT, POSSIBLE TIRE FA...

Jun 5, 2001 Tires Crash

FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD, EXPLORER ,2001. WHILE TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH CONSUMER HIT A CONSTRUCTION SITE AND PASSENGER REAR TIRE FELL OFF, THEN VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK ANALYST IS UNSURE OFCOMPONENT, POSSIBLE TIRE FA...

Jun 5, 2001 Wheels Crash

FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD, EXPLORER ,2001. WHILE TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH CONSUMER HIT A CONSTRUCTION SITE AND PASSENGER REAR TIRE FELL OFF, THEN VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK ANALYST IS UNSURE OFCOMPONENT, POSSIBLE TIRE FA...

Jun 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKING SYSTEM UNRESPONSIVE AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, WHICH BELIEVE IS THE RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. NOW AFTER ONLY 3.5 MONTHS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS VERY SOFT. BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED ALMOST TO END OF RANGE OF LIMIT BEFORE VEHICLE WILL START TO SLOW DOWN.*AK

Jun 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKING SYSTEM UNRESPONSIVE AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, WHICH BELIEVE IS THE RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. NOW AFTER ONLY 3.5 MONTHS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS VERY SOFT. BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED ALMOST TO END OF RANGE OF LIMIT BEFORE VEHICLE WILL START TO SLOW DOWN.*AK

May 29, 2001 Suspension Crash

A ROLLOVER CRASH BY TRAVELING AT 35 MPH ON A GRAVEL ROAD. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, WAITING ON MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSE. *AK SEAT BELT FAILED. *YH

May 29, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

A ROLLOVER CRASH BY TRAVELING AT 35 MPH ON A GRAVEL ROAD. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, WAITING ON MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSE. *AK SEAT BELT FAILED. *YH

May 29, 2001 Suspension Crash

A ROLLOVER CRASH BY TRAVELING AT 35 MPH ON A GRAVEL ROAD. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, WAITING ON MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSE. *AK SEAT BELT FAILED. *YH

May 29, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

A ROLLOVER CRASH BY TRAVELING AT 35 MPH ON A GRAVEL ROAD. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, WAITING ON MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSE. *AK SEAT BELT FAILED. *YH

May 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

TAILLIGHT MECHANISM CAUGHT ON FIRE ALL BY ITSELF - TRUCK HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 4 HOURS. WHATEVER THE PROBLEM WAS IT SMOLDERED FOR A LONG TIME. THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK WAS SOOO FULL OF SMOKE.*AK

May 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

TAILLIGHT MECHANISM CAUGHT ON FIRE ALL BY ITSELF - TRUCK HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 4 HOURS. WHATEVER THE PROBLEM WAS IT SMOLDERED FOR A LONG TIME. THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK WAS SOOO FULL OF SMOKE.*AK

May 11, 2001 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, LEFT IN PARK, AND GEAR SLIPPED/VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL. RESULTING IN $12000 DAMAGE. CONSUMER WAS NOT IN VEHICLE AT THE TIME. EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT USED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE DUE TO UNKOWN DEFECTS. THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE ROLL OVER INCIDENT WAS NOT DETERMINED. *YH

May 11, 2001 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, LEFT IN PARK, AND GEAR SLIPPED/VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL. RESULTING IN $12000 DAMAGE. CONSUMER WAS NOT IN VEHICLE AT THE TIME. EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT USED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE DUE TO UNKOWN DEFECTS. THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE ROLL OVER INCIDENT WAS NOT DETERMINED. *YH

May 10, 2001 Seats

THE REAR SEATS DO NOT LOCK DOWN, CAUSING THE TOP OF SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN SOMEONE EXITS THE BACK SEAT. WHEN THE SEAT COMES FORWARD IT OPENS A PINCH POINT THAT HAS PINCHED THE HANDS OF 3 THAT HAVE RIDDEN IN THE BACK. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ALL AGES BUT ESPECIALLY YOUNG CHILDREN!*AK

May 10, 2001 Seats

THE REAR SEATS DO NOT LOCK DOWN, CAUSING THE TOP OF SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN SOMEONE EXITS THE BACK SEAT. WHEN THE SEAT COMES FORWARD IT OPENS A PINCH POINT THAT HAS PINCHED THE HANDS OF 3 THAT HAVE RIDDEN IN THE BACK. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ALL AGES BUT ESPECIALLY YOUNG CHILDREN!*AK

May 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL. ATTEMPTED TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN BY APPLYING BRAKES. VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO BRING TO A STOP. WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED, ENGINE WAS STILL IDLING/RUNNING AT THE 75 MPH LEVEL. CONSUMER SHUT VEHICLE OFF. THEN, TURNED VEHICLE BA...

May 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL. ATTEMPTED TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN BY APPLYING BRAKES. VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO BRING TO A STOP. WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED, ENGINE WAS STILL IDLING/RUNNING AT THE 75 MPH LEVEL. CONSUMER SHUT VEHICLE OFF. THEN, TURNED VEHICLE BA...

Apr 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, AND A SQUEALING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, AND A SQUEALING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

COMPLETE FAILURE OF TAIL LIGHTS I.E. BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND RUNNING LIGHTS. *AK

Apr 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

COMPLETE FAILURE OF TAIL LIGHTS I.E. BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND RUNNING LIGHTS. *AK

Apr 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

COMPLETE FAILURE OF TAIL LIGHTS I.E. BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND RUNNING LIGHTS. *AK

Apr 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

COMPLETE FAILURE OF TAIL LIGHTS I.E. BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND RUNNING LIGHTS. *AK

Apr 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

COMPLETE FAILURE OF TAIL LIGHTS I.E. BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND RUNNING LIGHTS. *AK

Apr 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

COMPLETE FAILURE OF TAIL LIGHTS I.E. BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND RUNNING LIGHTS. *AK

Apr 16, 2001 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PARKED. CONSUMER NOTICED BACK WINDOW HAD SHATTERED.*AK *SLC

Apr 16, 2001 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PARKED. CONSUMER NOTICED BACK WINDOW HAD SHATTERED.*AK *SLC

Apr 6, 2001 Seats Crash

THE SEATS DO NOT HAVE A SEPERATE HEAD REST THAT IS ADJUSTABLE ACCORDING TO SIZE. ACCORDINGLY, A PERSON OF AVERAGE HEIGHT SITTING IN EITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT IS TO FAR FROM THE TOP OF THE SEAT TO GET ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN AN ACCIDENT. GIVEN TODAY'S SAFETY STANDARDS, I EXPECT MORE FROM A...

Apr 6, 2001 Seats Crash

THE SEATS DO NOT HAVE A SEPERATE HEAD REST THAT IS ADJUSTABLE ACCORDING TO SIZE. ACCORDINGLY, A PERSON OF AVERAGE HEIGHT SITTING IN EITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT IS TO FAR FROM THE TOP OF THE SEAT TO GET ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN AN ACCIDENT. GIVEN TODAY'S SAFETY STANDARDS, I EXPECT MORE FROM A...

Apr 2, 2001 Wheels

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL RIM CRACKED WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. TIRE HAD BLOWN. WHEN WRECKER CAME TO CHANGE TIRE, DRIVER DISCOVERED INSIDE OF WHEEL RIM WAS BROKEN OFF. CONSUMER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS HIT THAT WOULD CAUSE RIM TO BREAK.*AK *JB

Apr 2, 2001 Wheels

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL RIM CRACKED WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. TIRE HAD BLOWN. WHEN WRECKER CAME TO CHANGE TIRE, DRIVER DISCOVERED INSIDE OF WHEEL RIM WAS BROKEN OFF. CONSUMER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS HIT THAT WOULD CAUSE RIM TO BREAK.*AK *JB

Mar 26, 2001 Seats

WHEN COMING TO A STOP PASSENGER'S SEAT SLIDES FORWARD, CAUSE UNKNOWN, ALSO REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE FROM RETRACTING MECHANISM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Seat Belts

WHEN COMING TO A STOP PASSENGER'S SEAT SLIDES FORWARD, CAUSE UNKNOWN, ALSO REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE FROM RETRACTING MECHANISM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Equipment

WIFE AND I GET SICK EVERY TIME WE USE VEHICLE, AND HARD TO STAY AWAKE WHILE DRIVING. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Mar 26, 2001 Seats

WHEN COMING TO A STOP PASSENGER'S SEAT SLIDES FORWARD, CAUSE UNKNOWN, ALSO REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE FROM RETRACTING MECHANISM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Seat Belts

WHEN COMING TO A STOP PASSENGER'S SEAT SLIDES FORWARD, CAUSE UNKNOWN, ALSO REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE FROM RETRACTING MECHANISM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Equipment

WIFE AND I GET SICK EVERY TIME WE USE VEHICLE, AND HARD TO STAY AWAKE WHILE DRIVING. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Mar 22, 2001 Wheels

WHILE RIDING DOWN HIGHWAY PART OF REAR LEFT RIM CAME OFF OF AUTOMOBILE. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH.*AK

Mar 22, 2001 Wheels

WHILE RIDING DOWN HIGHWAY PART OF REAR LEFT RIM CAME OFF OF AUTOMOBILE. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH.*AK

Mar 20, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED. VEHICLE WENT OFF ROAD, AND FLIPPED OVER. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE GOOD. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS ON BOTTOM; WHEN SITTING DOWN BOTTOM PORTION COMES UP FORWARD, QUARTER AWAY. THIS VEHICLE HAS RWO DOORS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF IT.*AK

Mar 20, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED. VEHICLE WENT OFF ROAD, AND FLIPPED OVER. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE GOOD. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS ON BOTTOM; WHEN SITTING DOWN BOTTOM PORTION COMES UP FORWARD, QUARTER AWAY. THIS VEHICLE HAS RWO DOORS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF IT.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Steering Crash

FRONT LEFT STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE, AXLE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, VEHICLE WENT LEFT AND CRASHED. FILED BY RICHARD RUMPLIK.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Power Train Crash

FRONT LEFT STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE, AXLE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, VEHICLE WENT LEFT AND CRASHED. FILED BY RICHARD RUMPLIK.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Steering Crash

FRONT LEFT STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE, AXLE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, VEHICLE WENT LEFT AND CRASHED. FILED BY RICHARD RUMPLIK.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Power Train Crash

FRONT LEFT STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE, AXLE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, VEHICLE WENT LEFT AND CRASHED. FILED BY RICHARD RUMPLIK.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPYLING BRAKES VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO RIGHT. ALSO, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IN LESS THAN 15000 MILES, BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED INCORRECTLY. TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, THERE WAS A L...

Mar 12, 2001 Tires

WHEN APPYLING BRAKES VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO RIGHT. ALSO, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IN LESS THAN 15000 MILES, BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED INCORRECTLY. TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, THERE WAS A L...

Mar 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPYLING BRAKES VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO RIGHT. ALSO, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IN LESS THAN 15000 MILES, BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED INCORRECTLY. TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, THERE WAS A L...

Mar 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPYLING BRAKES VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO RIGHT. ALSO, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IN LESS THAN 15000 MILES, BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED INCORRECTLY. TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, THERE WAS A L...

Mar 12, 2001 Tires

WHEN APPYLING BRAKES VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO RIGHT. ALSO, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IN LESS THAN 15000 MILES, BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED INCORRECTLY. TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, THERE WAS A L...

Mar 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPYLING BRAKES VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO RIGHT. ALSO, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IN LESS THAN 15000 MILES, BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED INCORRECTLY. TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, THERE WAS A L...

Mar 8, 2001 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPYING NOISE. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS AND NOTICED REAR RIGHT SIDE OF TIRE WAS COMPLETLY FLAT. FIRESTONE, P255/70R16 109S , DOT VNCU1R0090. FIRESTONE WILLBE NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 8, 2001 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPYING NOISE. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS AND NOTICED REAR RIGHT SIDE OF TIRE WAS COMPLETLY FLAT. FIRESTONE, P255/70R16 109S , DOT VNCU1R0090. FIRESTONE WILLBE NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Visibility

DEEP SCRATCHES HAVE APPERED ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT SIDE WINDOWS. ON THE PASSANGER SIDE THE SCRATCHES ARE SO BAD THAT IT INPAIRS THE VIEW OF THE SIDE MIRROR, IT IS SO BAD ON SUNNY DAYS THAT I CAN NOT RELY ON THE USE OF THAT MIRROR. THERE ARE ALSO DEEP SCRATCHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER SIDE WI...

Mar 7, 2001 Visibility

DEEP SCRATCHES HAVE APPERED ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT SIDE WINDOWS. ON THE PASSANGER SIDE THE SCRATCHES ARE SO BAD THAT IT INPAIRS THE VIEW OF THE SIDE MIRROR, IT IS SO BAD ON SUNNY DAYS THAT I CAN NOT RELY ON THE USE OF THAT MIRROR. THERE ARE ALSO DEEP SCRATCHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER SIDE WI...

Mar 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE WENT INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDED FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE WENT INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDED FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 35-40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH VEHICLE WENT UNDER A TRACTOR TRAILER, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES A STRANGE NOISE IS MADE WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE FRONT AXLE AND THAT THERE WERE SCRAPS OF METAL BREAKING OFF THE AXLE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A NEW VEHICLE AND STATES THAT THE SCRAPS OF METAL COULD BE DAMAGING OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. *...

Mar 2, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 35-40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH VEHICLE WENT UNDER A TRACTOR TRAILER, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES A STRANGE NOISE IS MADE WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE FRONT AXLE AND THAT THERE WERE SCRAPS OF METAL BREAKING OFF THE AXLE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A NEW VEHICLE AND STATES THAT THE SCRAPS OF METAL COULD BE DAMAGING OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. *...

Mar 1, 2001 Steering

THEYCANTGETA PARTYETTOFIXTHEPROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Steering

WORLD FORD HAS DONE NOTHING BUT GIVE ME A RUN AROUND AND NOT FIXING MY TRUCK RIGHT!!! I HAVE NOTHING BUT AGREVATION WITH MY TRUCK AND I DONT FEEL THAT IT'S SAFE WITH DRIVING MY CHILDREN IN IT! WHEN ADVISING THE DEALERSHIP OF THE TRUCKS MAJOR COMPLICATIONS THEY ADVISE ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK IN ...

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WORLD FORD HAS DONE NOTHING BUT GIVE ME A RUN AROUND AND NOT FIXING MY TRUCK RIGHT!!! I HAVE NOTHING BUT AGREVATION WITH MY TRUCK AND I DONT FEEL THAT IT'S SAFE WITH DRIVING MY CHILDREN IN IT! WHEN ADVISING THE DEALERSHIP OF THE TRUCKS MAJOR COMPLICATIONS THEY ADVISE ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK IN ...

Mar 1, 2001 Power Train

WORLD FORD HAS DONE NOTHING BUT GIVE ME A RUN AROUND AND NOT FIXING MY TRUCK RIGHT!!! I HAVE NOTHING BUT AGREVATION WITH MY TRUCK AND I DONT FEEL THAT IT'S SAFE WITH DRIVING MY CHILDREN IN IT! WHEN ADVISING THE DEALERSHIP OF THE TRUCKS MAJOR COMPLICATIONS THEY ADVISE ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK IN ...

Mar 1, 2001 Steering

THEYCANTGETA PARTYETTOFIXTHEPROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Steering

WORLD FORD HAS DONE NOTHING BUT GIVE ME A RUN AROUND AND NOT FIXING MY TRUCK RIGHT!!! I HAVE NOTHING BUT AGREVATION WITH MY TRUCK AND I DONT FEEL THAT IT'S SAFE WITH DRIVING MY CHILDREN IN IT! WHEN ADVISING THE DEALERSHIP OF THE TRUCKS MAJOR COMPLICATIONS THEY ADVISE ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK IN ...

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WORLD FORD HAS DONE NOTHING BUT GIVE ME A RUN AROUND AND NOT FIXING MY TRUCK RIGHT!!! I HAVE NOTHING BUT AGREVATION WITH MY TRUCK AND I DONT FEEL THAT IT'S SAFE WITH DRIVING MY CHILDREN IN IT! WHEN ADVISING THE DEALERSHIP OF THE TRUCKS MAJOR COMPLICATIONS THEY ADVISE ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK IN ...

Mar 1, 2001 Power Train

WORLD FORD HAS DONE NOTHING BUT GIVE ME A RUN AROUND AND NOT FIXING MY TRUCK RIGHT!!! I HAVE NOTHING BUT AGREVATION WITH MY TRUCK AND I DONT FEEL THAT IT'S SAFE WITH DRIVING MY CHILDREN IN IT! WHEN ADVISING THE DEALERSHIP OF THE TRUCKS MAJOR COMPLICATIONS THEY ADVISE ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK IN ...

Feb 28, 2001 Electrical System

I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL "NO STARTS" WITH MY VEHICLE. I WAS INFORMED BY A FIRESTONE DEALER WHEN I HAD MY TIRES REPLACED THAT HE HAS WITNESS SIMILIAR INCIDENTS WITH OTHER FORD EXPLORER'S. THE FIRESTONE DEALER STATED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THE FUEL DELIVERY OR IGNITION SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES THE ...

Feb 28, 2001 Electrical System

I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL "NO STARTS" WITH MY VEHICLE. I WAS INFORMED BY A FIRESTONE DEALER WHEN I HAD MY TIRES REPLACED THAT HE HAS WITNESS SIMILIAR INCIDENTS WITH OTHER FORD EXPLORER'S. THE FIRESTONE DEALER STATED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THE FUEL DELIVERY OR IGNITION SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES THE ...

Feb 20, 2001 Visibility

REAR WINDOW AUTO UP DOES NOT HAVE AN OBSTRUCTION STOP SAFETY FEATURE. OWNERS PET WAS NEARLY STRANGLED AFTER BEING CAUGT IN THE WINDOW WHILE IT WAS CLOSING. THERE IS A HIGH POSSIBILITY THAT A PET OR SMALL CHILD COULD BE KILLED IN THIS WINDOW WHEN IT IS CLOSED.

Feb 20, 2001 Visibility

REAR WINDOW AUTO UP DOES NOT HAVE AN OBSTRUCTION STOP SAFETY FEATURE. OWNERS PET WAS NEARLY STRANGLED AFTER BEING CAUGT IN THE WINDOW WHILE IT WAS CLOSING. THERE IS A HIGH POSSIBILITY THAT A PET OR SMALL CHILD COULD BE KILLED IN THIS WINDOW WHEN IT IS CLOSED.

Feb 12, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE JUST QUITS.FORD HAS BENE CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING BRAKES BECOME REAL SOFT, AND CONSUMER HAS TROUBLE SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS REALLY NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE VERY AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 12, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE JUST QUITS.FORD HAS BENE CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING BRAKES BECOME REAL SOFT, AND CONSUMER HAS TROUBLE SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS REALLY NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE VERY AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 8, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH AND GOING INTO A CURVE WHEN A VERY STRONG VIBRATION OCCURRED IN STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BRAKES IN ORDER TO KEEP CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE. *AK

Feb 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMTPING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, GRADUALLY DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE/ FUEL PUMP AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED BEFORE ACCIDENT. CO...

Feb 8, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMTPING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, GRADUALLY DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE/ FUEL PUMP AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED BEFORE ACCIDENT. CO...

Feb 8, 2001 Exterior Lighting Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMTPING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, GRADUALLY DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE/ FUEL PUMP AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED BEFORE ACCIDENT. CO...

Feb 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMTPING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, GRADUALLY DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE/ FUEL PUMP AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED BEFORE ACCIDENT. CO...

Feb 8, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH AND GOING INTO A CURVE WHEN A VERY STRONG VIBRATION OCCURRED IN STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BRAKES IN ORDER TO KEEP CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE. *AK

Feb 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMTPING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, GRADUALLY DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE/ FUEL PUMP AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED BEFORE ACCIDENT. CO...

Feb 8, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMTPING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, GRADUALLY DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE/ FUEL PUMP AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED BEFORE ACCIDENT. CO...

Feb 8, 2001 Exterior Lighting Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMTPING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, GRADUALLY DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE/ FUEL PUMP AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED BEFORE ACCIDENT. CO...

Feb 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMTPING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, GRADUALLY DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE/ FUEL PUMP AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED BEFORE ACCIDENT. CO...

Feb 7, 2001 Tires

BLOW OUT AT 65MPH NO ACCIDENT NO TREAD SEPARATION (TIRESIZE: P235/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R16 )

Feb 7, 2001 Tires

BLOW OUT AT 65MPH NO ACCIDENT NO TREAD SEPARATION (TIRESIZE: P235/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R16 )

Feb 2, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50 MPH AND AFTER HEARING A NOISE, CONSUMER THEN DECREASED SPEED TO 40 MPH DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH TIRES. THIS WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE. *AK

Feb 2, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50 MPH AND AFTER HEARING A NOISE, CONSUMER THEN DECREASED SPEED TO 40 MPH DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH TIRES. THIS WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE. *AK

Feb 1, 2001 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL AND WAS HIT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER, DRIVER WAS PINNED IN VEHICLE DUE TO VEHICLE LANDING ON DRIVER'S SIDE. *AK

Feb 1, 2001 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND VEHICLE WANDERED OFF INTO ANOTHER DIRECTION. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 1, 2001 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL AND WAS HIT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER, DRIVER WAS PINNED IN VEHICLE DUE TO VEHICLE LANDING ON DRIVER'S SIDE. *AK

Feb 1, 2001 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND VEHICLE WANDERED OFF INTO ANOTHER DIRECTION. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT IN DECEMBER 2000. DEALER REPLACED ABS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS. BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN ON JANUARY 30, AT DEALER AT THIS TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE SEALS ON HEADLIGHTS AND TRIM OF VEHICLE REPLACED. THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND FROM RADIO. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Exterior Lighting

ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT IN DECEMBER 2000. DEALER REPLACED ABS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS. BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN ON JANUARY 30, AT DEALER AT THIS TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE SEALS ON HEADLIGHTS AND TRIM OF VEHICLE REPLACED. THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND FROM RADIO. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Structure

ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT IN DECEMBER 2000. DEALER REPLACED ABS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS. BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN ON JANUARY 30, AT DEALER AT THIS TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE SEALS ON HEADLIGHTS AND TRIM OF VEHICLE REPLACED. THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND FROM RADIO. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Equipment

ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT IN DECEMBER 2000. DEALER REPLACED ABS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS. BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN ON JANUARY 30, AT DEALER AT THIS TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE SEALS ON HEADLIGHTS AND TRIM OF VEHICLE REPLACED. THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND FROM RADIO. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT IN DECEMBER 2000. DEALER REPLACED ABS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS. BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN ON JANUARY 30, AT DEALER AT THIS TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE SEALS ON HEADLIGHTS AND TRIM OF VEHICLE REPLACED. THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND FROM RADIO. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Exterior Lighting

ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT IN DECEMBER 2000. DEALER REPLACED ABS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS. BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN ON JANUARY 30, AT DEALER AT THIS TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE SEALS ON HEADLIGHTS AND TRIM OF VEHICLE REPLACED. THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND FROM RADIO. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Structure

ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT IN DECEMBER 2000. DEALER REPLACED ABS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS. BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN ON JANUARY 30, AT DEALER AT THIS TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE SEALS ON HEADLIGHTS AND TRIM OF VEHICLE REPLACED. THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND FROM RADIO. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Equipment

ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT IN DECEMBER 2000. DEALER REPLACED ABS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS. BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN ON JANUARY 30, AT DEALER AT THIS TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE SEALS ON HEADLIGHTS AND TRIM OF VEHICLE REPLACED. THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND FROM RADIO. *AK

Jan 30, 2001 Tires

P25575R15, DOT VDHL1RW050, REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRE EXPLODED WHILE AT A STOP, TIRE HAD ONLY 9,000 MILES. *SLC

Jan 30, 2001 Tires

P25575R15, DOT VDHL1RW050, REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRE EXPLODED WHILE AT A STOP, TIRE HAD ONLY 9,000 MILES. *SLC

Jan 24, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 75MPH A LOUD BOOM NOISE WAS SUDDENLY HEARD. VEHICLE WAS THUMPING AND VIBRATING. STEERING WAS VERY SHAKY. MANAGED TO GET OFF HIGHWAY, AND STOPPED VEHICLE TO CHECK. THERE WASN'T ANY PROBLEM WITH TIRES BLOWING OUT. LIMPED INTO ROAD SERVICE. MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THE C V JOINTS ATTACH...

Jan 24, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 75MPH A LOUD BOOM NOISE WAS SUDDENLY HEARD. VEHICLE WAS THUMPING AND VIBRATING. STEERING WAS VERY SHAKY. MANAGED TO GET OFF HIGHWAY, AND STOPPED VEHICLE TO CHECK. THERE WASN'T ANY PROBLEM WITH TIRES BLOWING OUT. LIMPED INTO ROAD SERVICE. MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THE C V JOINTS ATTACH...

Jan 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS RESIDUE IN BRAKE FLUID. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT STRAIGHTEN UP WHEN LETTING GO OFF STEERING, JUST LIKE NORMAL POWER STEERING. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS RESIDUE IN BRAKE FLUID. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT STRAIGHTEN UP WHEN LETTING GO OFF STEERING, JUST LIKE NORMAL POWER STEERING. *AK

Jan 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND AN EMERGENCY OR PANIC STOP IS REQUIRED DUE TO TRAFFIC STOPPING, OTHER BAD DRIVERS, DEER, ANYTHING THAT MAY APLY, YOU HIT THE BRAKES PRETTY HARD TO STOP AS FAST AS POSSIBLE. THE VEHICLE BECOMES UNCONTROLLEABLE AND VEERS EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT DESPITE DRIVERS EFFORT ...

Jan 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND AN EMERGENCY OR PANIC STOP IS REQUIRED DUE TO TRAFFIC STOPPING, OTHER BAD DRIVERS, DEER, ANYTHING THAT MAY APLY, YOU HIT THE BRAKES PRETTY HARD TO STOP AS FAST AS POSSIBLE. THE VEHICLE BECOMES UNCONTROLLEABLE AND VEERS EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT DESPITE DRIVERS EFFORT ...

Jan 10, 2001 Electrical System

STARTER CRANKS FOR 10 SECONDS BEFORE STARTING. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Electrical System

STARTER CRANKS FOR 10 SECONDS BEFORE STARTING. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION AT 5-10MPH, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. FORD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION AT 5-10MPH, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. FORD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Tires

2 TIRE BLOWOUTS IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS IS NOT NORMAL... ONE WHILE DRIVING IS UNSAFE..THE 2ND WHILE PARKED DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 8XHL IPY TIRESIZE: 235/75R15)

Dec 29, 2000 Tires

2 TIRE BLOWOUTS IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS IS NOT NORMAL... ONE WHILE DRIVING IS UNSAFE..THE 2ND WHILE PARKED DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 8XHL IPY TIRESIZE: 235/75R15)

Dec 27, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS A ONE INCH LEAN ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE. COMMUNICATED, ONLINE WITH SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE WHO ALSO NOTICED THIS UNBALANCE IN THEIR EXPLORERS. SAFETY CONCERNED DUE TO ACCIDENT HISTORY OF THE FORD EXPLORER AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT TOO HEAVY ON THE LEFT SIDE. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS A ONE INCH LEAN ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE. COMMUNICATED, ONLINE WITH SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE WHO ALSO NOTICED THIS UNBALANCE IN THEIR EXPLORERS. SAFETY CONCERNED DUE TO ACCIDENT HISTORY OF THE FORD EXPLORER AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT TOO HEAVY ON THE LEFT SIDE. *AK

Dec 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NONE

Dec 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NONE

Dec 12, 2000 Tires Crash

2 TIRES BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND CAUSED TRUCK TO LOSE CONTROL, HITTING CURB. NO SERIOUS INJURIES. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Tires Crash

2 TIRES BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND CAUSED TRUCK TO LOSE CONTROL, HITTING CURB. NO SERIOUS INJURIES. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 80MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HIT A BUMP. IT WAS A SOLID HARD HIT AND SUSPENSION DIDN'T HOLD. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 80MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HIT A BUMP. IT WAS A SOLID HARD HIT AND SUSPENSION DIDN'T HOLD. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND CONSUMER HURT HIS HEAD. *AK THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE VERY CLOSE TOGETHER THAT IT WAS EASY TO DEPRESS BOTH SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF SLOW...

Nov 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND CONSUMER HURT HIS HEAD. *AK THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE VERY CLOSE TOGETHER THAT IT WAS EASY TO DEPRESS BOTH SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF SLOW...

Nov 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND CONSUMER HURT HIS HEAD. *AK THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE VERY CLOSE TOGETHER THAT IT WAS EASY TO DEPRESS BOTH SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF SLOW...

Nov 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND CONSUMER HURT HIS HEAD. *AK THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE VERY CLOSE TOGETHER THAT IT WAS EASY TO DEPRESS BOTH SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF SLOW...

Nov 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND CONSUMER HURT HIS HEAD. *AK THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE VERY CLOSE TOGETHER THAT IT WAS EASY TO DEPRESS BOTH SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF SLOW...

Nov 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND CONSUMER HURT HIS HEAD. *AK THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE VERY CLOSE TOGETHER THAT IT WAS EASY TO DEPRESS BOTH SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF SLOW...

Nov 9, 2000 Steering

VIBRATION FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL, POWER STEERING UNIT AND FRONT END SUSPENSION EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AND NOISE. *CJ

Nov 9, 2000 Suspension

VIBRATION FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL, POWER STEERING UNIT AND FRONT END SUSPENSION EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AND NOISE. *CJ

Nov 9, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE CRANKS AND TAKES A WHILE TO START, EXTENDED CRANK, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. *CJ

Nov 9, 2000 Power Train

TRUCK SEEMS TO SHUDDER OR SHAKE WHEN PUT IN REVERSE OR FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE. *CJ

Nov 9, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING UNIT/COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Nov 9, 2000 Steering

VIBRATION FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL, POWER STEERING UNIT AND FRONT END SUSPENSION EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AND NOISE. *CJ

Nov 9, 2000 Suspension

VIBRATION FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL, POWER STEERING UNIT AND FRONT END SUSPENSION EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AND NOISE. *CJ

Nov 9, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE CRANKS AND TAKES A WHILE TO START, EXTENDED CRANK, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. *CJ

Nov 9, 2000 Power Train

TRUCK SEEMS TO SHUDDER OR SHAKE WHEN PUT IN REVERSE OR FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE. *CJ

Nov 9, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING UNIT/COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Nov 1, 2000 Tires

ALL THE TIRES HAVE DIMPLES ALONG THE SIDEWALL, ITS RANDOM AND UP TO 8 ON EACH TIRES, FIRESTONE SAYS THE TIRES IS FINE, THATS THE WAY ALL THERE TIRES ARE. PLUS ITS VISIABLE WHEN LOOKING AT THE TIRES FROM AN ANGLE. THEY SAY ITS THE WAY THE BELTS ARE MADE, BUT THE DIMPLES OR CREVECES ARE 2" APART THEN...

Nov 1, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00T-005 AND IS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME FINDING REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Nov 1, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00T-005 AND IS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME FINDING REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Nov 1, 2000 Tires

ALL THE TIRES HAVE DIMPLES ALONG THE SIDEWALL, ITS RANDOM AND UP TO 8 ON EACH TIRES, FIRESTONE SAYS THE TIRES IS FINE, THATS THE WAY ALL THERE TIRES ARE. PLUS ITS VISIABLE WHEN LOOKING AT THE TIRES FROM AN ANGLE. THEY SAY ITS THE WAY THE BELTS ARE MADE, BUT THE DIMPLES OR CREVECES ARE 2" APART THEN...

Nov 1, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00T-005 AND IS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME FINDING REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Nov 1, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00T-005 AND IS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME FINDING REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Oct 26, 2000 Suspension

WHEN TURNING VEHICLE RIGHT OR LEFT THERE IS A CRACKING NOISE, LIKE SOMETHING UNDERNEATH IS TRYING TO COME APART. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP.*AK

Oct 26, 2000 Suspension

WHEN TURNING VEHICLE RIGHT OR LEFT THERE IS A CRACKING NOISE, LIKE SOMETHING UNDERNEATH IS TRYING TO COME APART. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP.*AK

Oct 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON I DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEELS WENT ONTO THE GRAVEL SHOULDER. WHEN I GOT THE 2 WHEELS BACK ON PAVEMENT THE WHEELS THAT HAD BEEN ON THE GRAVEL SEEMED TO GO FASTER THAN THE DRIVER SIDE WHEELS. THE BRAKES DIDN'T ENGAGE AND THE CAR SHOT ACROSS THE HIGHWAY...

Oct 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON I DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEELS WENT ONTO THE GRAVEL SHOULDER. WHEN I GOT THE 2 WHEELS BACK ON PAVEMENT THE WHEELS THAT HAD BEEN ON THE GRAVEL SEEMED TO GO FASTER THAN THE DRIVER SIDE WHEELS. THE BRAKES DIDN'T ENGAGE AND THE CAR SHOT ACROSS THE HIGHWAY...

Oct 18, 2000 Tires

CLEAR, DRY ROADWAY, 50 MPH, RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. VEHICLE PERFORMED VERY STABLY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND HAD TIRE CHANGED. DEALER REPLACED ALL 5 TIRES WITH GOODYEARS AT NO CHARGE AT MY REQUEST. TIRE LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN SLICED THROUGH FROM SIDEWALL TO SIDEWALL. I TOOK PICTURES, NOT DEVELOPED. ...

Oct 18, 2000 Tires

CLEAR, DRY ROADWAY, 50 MPH, RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. VEHICLE PERFORMED VERY STABLY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND HAD TIRE CHANGED. DEALER REPLACED ALL 5 TIRES WITH GOODYEARS AT NO CHARGE AT MY REQUEST. TIRE LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN SLICED THROUGH FROM SIDEWALL TO SIDEWALL. I TOOK PICTURES, NOT DEVELOPED. ...

Oct 16, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE WAS PARKED. NOTICED THE TIRE WAS FLAT IN THE RIGHT REAR. THERE WAS A 3 INCH SLIT NEAR THE TREAD. PUT SPARE ON IN ITS PLACE. TOOK TIRE TO FIRESTONE RETAILER & WAS INFORMED NOTHING CAN BE DONE. OWNER BROUGHT A DIFFERENT TIRE AS SPARE. PROT TO FLAT, HAD EXPERIENCED FLAPPING NOISE AGAINST VEHICL...

Oct 16, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE WAS PARKED. NOTICED THE TIRE WAS FLAT IN THE RIGHT REAR. THERE WAS A 3 INCH SLIT NEAR THE TREAD. PUT SPARE ON IN ITS PLACE. TOOK TIRE TO FIRESTONE RETAILER & WAS INFORMED NOTHING CAN BE DONE. OWNER BROUGHT A DIFFERENT TIRE AS SPARE. PROT TO FLAT, HAD EXPERIENCED FLAPPING NOISE AGAINST VEHICL...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

MY PROBLEM IS THAT NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET,I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY NO ONE HAS METION THE FACT THAT THESE TIRES ARE BEING SOLD AN INSTALLED ON NEW FORD EXPLORER SPORTS 2001 MODELS AND THAT THESE TIRES HAVE A TEMPITURE RATING OF ( C ) THE LOWEST RATING,THESE TIRES WILL PROBLEY MELT OUT HERE IN ARIZO...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

MY PROBLEM IS THAT NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET,I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY NO ONE HAS METION THE FACT THAT THESE TIRES ARE BEING SOLD AN INSTALLED ON NEW FORD EXPLORER SPORTS 2001 MODELS AND THAT THESE TIRES HAVE A TEMPITURE RATING OF ( C ) THE LOWEST RATING,THESE TIRES WILL PROBLEY MELT OUT HERE IN ARIZO...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

MY PROBLEM IS THAT NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET,I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY NO ONE HAS METION THE FACT THAT THESE TIRES ARE BEING SOLD AN INSTALLED ON NEW FORD EXPLORER SPORTS 2001 MODELS AND THAT THESE TIRES HAVE A TEMPITURE RATING OF ( C ) THE LOWEST RATING,THESE TIRES WILL PROBLEY MELT OUT HERE IN ARIZO...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

MY PROBLEM IS THAT NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET,I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY NO ONE HAS METION THE FACT THAT THESE TIRES ARE BEING SOLD AN INSTALLED ON NEW FORD EXPLORER SPORTS 2001 MODELS AND THAT THESE TIRES HAVE A TEMPITURE RATING OF ( C ) THE LOWEST RATING,THESE TIRES WILL PROBLEY MELT OUT HERE IN ARIZO...

Oct 6, 2000 Tires

VERY CONCERNED AS TO WHY ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED, WHEN IT IS CLEAR THEY ARE EXPERIENCING FAILURES OF TIRES ASSEMBLED IN PLANTS OTHER THAN JUST THE DECATOR IL. PLANT, WHILE THESE TIRE HAVE BEEN RECALLED, AND REPLACED IN OTHER COUNTRIES, BUT NOT IN THE U.S. I DO NOT F...

Oct 6, 2000 Tires

VERY CONCERNED AS TO WHY ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED, WHEN IT IS CLEAR THEY ARE EXPERIENCING FAILURES OF TIRES ASSEMBLED IN PLANTS OTHER THAN JUST THE DECATOR IL. PLANT, WHILE THESE TIRE HAVE BEEN RECALLED, AND REPLACED IN OTHER COUNTRIES, BUT NOT IN THE U.S. I DO NOT F...

Sep 26, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAS A 2001, FORD EXPLORER WITH 800 MILES ON THE TIRES. PASSENGER'S FRONT TIRE STARTED TO SEPARATE AT SIDEWALL. DEALER SAID IT WAS COVERED. THEN RENEGED & SAID THE CONSUMER HIT SOMETHING. DEALER ENDED UP ORDERING A REPLACEMENT TIRE. CONSUMER WANTED THE OLD TIRE BACK WHICH THE DEALER REF...

Sep 26, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAS A 2001, FORD EXPLORER WITH 800 MILES ON THE TIRES. PASSENGER'S FRONT TIRE STARTED TO SEPARATE AT SIDEWALL. DEALER SAID IT WAS COVERED. THEN RENEGED & SAID THE CONSUMER HIT SOMETHING. DEALER ENDED UP ORDERING A REPLACEMENT TIRE. CONSUMER WANTED THE OLD TIRE BACK WHICH THE DEALER REF...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON HYW 99 ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/24/2000 AROUND 1:00PM. IT WAS A CLEAR SUNNY DAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR IN THE RIGHT LANE (SLOW LANE). THERE WERE NO OBJECTS ON THE FREEWAY. AS I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY, I FELT MY CAR BEGIN TO ...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON HYW 99 ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/24/2000 AROUND 1:00PM. IT WAS A CLEAR SUNNY DAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR IN THE RIGHT LANE (SLOW LANE). THERE WERE NO OBJECTS ON THE FREEWAY. AS I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY, I FELT MY CAR BEGIN TO ...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO BEING INCLUDED IN RECALL, CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY BEING REIMBURSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *SLC

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO BEING INCLUDED IN RECALL, CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY BEING REIMBURSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *SLC

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON HYW 99 ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/24/2000 AROUND 1:00PM. IT WAS A CLEAR SUNNY DAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR IN THE RIGHT LANE (SLOW LANE). THERE WERE NO OBJECTS ON THE FREEWAY. AS I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY, I FELT MY CAR BEGIN TO ...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON HYW 99 ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/24/2000 AROUND 1:00PM. IT WAS A CLEAR SUNNY DAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR IN THE RIGHT LANE (SLOW LANE). THERE WERE NO OBJECTS ON THE FREEWAY. AS I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY, I FELT MY CAR BEGIN TO ...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO BEING INCLUDED IN RECALL, CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY BEING REIMBURSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *SLC

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO BEING INCLUDED IN RECALL, CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY BEING REIMBURSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *SLC

Sep 22, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELNG ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A BANGING NOISE, AND VEHICLE JERKED. SHE PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF THE SHOULDERS, AND RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS#HT, P2357515. SHE REPLACED TIRES WITH FIRESTONE.*AK

Sep 22, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELNG ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A BANGING NOISE, AND VEHICLE JERKED. SHE PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF THE SHOULDERS, AND RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS#HT, P2357515. SHE REPLACED TIRES WITH FIRESTONE.*AK

Sep 20, 2000 Tires Crash

LEFT FRONT TIRE FELL OUT. CONSUMER THOUGHT THAT TIRE HAD EXPLODED. *AK THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BECAME LOOSE DUE TO THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT BOLT FAILURE. *YH

Sep 20, 2000 Suspension Crash

LEFT FRONT TIRE FELL OUT. CONSUMER THOUGHT THAT TIRE HAD EXPLODED. *AK THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BECAME LOOSE DUE TO THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT BOLT FAILURE. *YH

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES WOBBLED ON OUR DRIVE HOME FROM THE DEALER. AFTER THE RECALL, WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALER, WHO EXCHANGED THE FRONT TIRES, WHICH THEY SAID WERE "OUTOF ROUND". THE WOBBLE CONTINUED AND THESE TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, SO I HAD THE TIRES REPLACED AT MY COST BECAUSE WE NEE...

Sep 20, 2000 Tires Crash

LEFT FRONT TIRE FELL OUT. CONSUMER THOUGHT THAT TIRE HAD EXPLODED. *AK THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BECAME LOOSE DUE TO THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT BOLT FAILURE. *YH

Sep 20, 2000 Suspension Crash

LEFT FRONT TIRE FELL OUT. CONSUMER THOUGHT THAT TIRE HAD EXPLODED. *AK THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BECAME LOOSE DUE TO THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT BOLT FAILURE. *YH

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES WOBBLED ON OUR DRIVE HOME FROM THE DEALER. AFTER THE RECALL, WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALER, WHO EXCHANGED THE FRONT TIRES, WHICH THEY SAID WERE "OUTOF ROUND". THE WOBBLE CONTINUED AND THESE TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, SO I HAD THE TIRES REPLACED AT MY COST BECAUSE WE NEE...

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; WENT TO HAVE TIRES INSPECTED AND NOTICED THAT LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS SPLIT. SHE WENT TO GOODYEAR, AND HAD ALL FIRESTONE TIRES REPLACED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS#HT, P2357515 #DOT VDHL1RW070. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; WENT TO HAVE TIRES INSPECTED AND NOTICED THAT LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS SPLIT. SHE WENT TO GOODYEAR, AND HAD ALL FIRESTONE TIRES REPLACED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS#HT, P2357515 #DOT VDHL1RW070. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON I 275 I EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE. AS SOON AS I FELT MY EXPLORER STARTED TO LOSE CONTROL I PULLED OVER AND FOUND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD GONE FLAT. I INSTALLED THE SPARE TIRE AND THE FOLLOWING DAY HAD THE FLAT FIXED UPON REINFLATION I FOUND THAT THE SIDEWALL HAD A BULDGE RUNNING FR...

Sep 14, 2000 Seats

WHEN STOPPING, THE PASSENGER SEAT TRACK RELEASES THE LOCK AND THE SEAT "SLINGS" FORWARD WITH OR WITHOUT ANYONE IN IT. IT HAS SENT MY STEP-DAUGHTER INTO THE DASH AS THE SEAT SLIDE FOWARD. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT STOP IT SINCE THE ENTIRE SEAT WAS MOVING. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DAILY OCCURRENCE. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON I 275 I EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE. AS SOON AS I FELT MY EXPLORER STARTED TO LOSE CONTROL I PULLED OVER AND FOUND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD GONE FLAT. I INSTALLED THE SPARE TIRE AND THE FOLLOWING DAY HAD THE FLAT FIXED UPON REINFLATION I FOUND THAT THE SIDEWALL HAD A BULDGE RUNNING FR...

Sep 14, 2000 Seats

WHEN STOPPING, THE PASSENGER SEAT TRACK RELEASES THE LOCK AND THE SEAT "SLINGS" FORWARD WITH OR WITHOUT ANYONE IN IT. IT HAS SENT MY STEP-DAUGHTER INTO THE DASH AS THE SEAT SLIDE FOWARD. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT STOP IT SINCE THE ENTIRE SEAT WAS MOVING. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DAILY OCCURRENCE. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE VIBRATED AT SPEED BETWEEN 45 AND 75MPH. ALSO, TIRES WERE WEARING POORLY. SIZE O P235 R/15, THE SAME ONES THAT WERE ON RECALL .*AK ALL THE TIRES WERE REPLACED BEFORE THE RECALL, BECAUSE THE TIRES CAUSED NOISE, VIBRATIONA AND ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. *YH

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

#1 DRIVING WHEN TIRE BLEW OUT AND #1 LOST CONTROL AND HIT GUARD RAIL. THE TIRE INFO ON THE IV IS: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 235 P 75R15 105 S MUD + SNOW. (CLAIM# 46-0320-408) *MW

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE VIBRATED AT SPEED BETWEEN 45 AND 75MPH. ALSO, TIRES WERE WEARING POORLY. SIZE O P235 R/15, THE SAME ONES THAT WERE ON RECALL .*AK ALL THE TIRES WERE REPLACED BEFORE THE RECALL, BECAUSE THE TIRES CAUSED NOISE, VIBRATIONA AND ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. *YH

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

#1 DRIVING WHEN TIRE BLEW OUT AND #1 LOST CONTROL AND HIT GUARD RAIL. THE TIRE INFO ON THE IV IS: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 235 P 75R15 105 S MUD + SNOW. (CLAIM# 46-0320-408) *MW

Sep 11, 2000 Tires

PE00 020 ; CONSUMER DISCOVERED DEFECT ON TIRE WHEN SHE HAD OEM TIRES REPLACED AT AMERICAN TIRE COMPANY. SHE HAD A PUNCTURE ON HER THUMB BECAUSE THERE WAS STEEL PLY STICKING FROM THE TIRE WALL. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS #HT, P235/75R15 , DOT#VDHLIRW150. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK THE FIRESTONE WILDE...

Sep 11, 2000 Tires

PE00 020 ; CONSUMER DISCOVERED DEFECT ON TIRE WHEN SHE HAD OEM TIRES REPLACED AT AMERICAN TIRE COMPANY. SHE HAD A PUNCTURE ON HER THUMB BECAUSE THERE WAS STEEL PLY STICKING FROM THE TIRE WALL. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS #HT, P235/75R15 , DOT#VDHLIRW150. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK THE FIRESTONE WILDE...

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT HAD TIRE FAILURE, HOW CAN ANYONE FEEL SAFE WHEN RIDING ON A TIRE WHICH IS IDENTIAL TO TIRES WHICH WERE RECALLED EXCEPT FOR THE 16 INCH SIZE. THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD BY A FORD DEALER, KNOWING THAT THE TIRES COULD BE RECALLED DO TO SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD REPLA...

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT HAD TIRE FAILURE, HOW CAN ANYONE FEEL SAFE WHEN RIDING ON A TIRE WHICH IS IDENTIAL TO TIRES WHICH WERE RECALLED EXCEPT FOR THE 16 INCH SIZE. THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD BY A FORD DEALER, KNOWING THAT THE TIRES COULD BE RECALLED DO TO SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD REPLA...

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT HAD TIRE FAILURE, HOW CAN ANYONE FEEL SAFE WHEN RIDING ON A TIRE WHICH IS IDENTIAL TO TIRES WHICH WERE RECALLED EXCEPT FOR THE 16 INCH SIZE. THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD BY A FORD DEALER, KNOWING THAT THE TIRES COULD BE RECALLED DO TO SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD REPLA...

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT HAD TIRE FAILURE, HOW CAN ANYONE FEEL SAFE WHEN RIDING ON A TIRE WHICH IS IDENTIAL TO TIRES WHICH WERE RECALLED EXCEPT FOR THE 16 INCH SIZE. THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD BY A FORD DEALER, KNOWING THAT THE TIRES COULD BE RECALLED DO TO SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD REPLA...

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255 70 16 )

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255 70 16 )

Aug 24, 2000 Tires

LOOK LIKE TREAD SEPARATION ABOUT 5 INCHES LONG ON ONE OF MY WILDERNESS HT TIRES. THE TIRES CAME WITH MY NEW EXPLORER SPORT 2001. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 9400 MILES ON IT. I WENT TO A FIRESTONE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE TIRE AND CONFIRMED THE DEFECT. HE RECOMMENDED I CHANGE THE TIRES FOR SAFETY, BUT...

Aug 24, 2000 Tires

LOOK LIKE TREAD SEPARATION ABOUT 5 INCHES LONG ON ONE OF MY WILDERNESS HT TIRES. THE TIRES CAME WITH MY NEW EXPLORER SPORT 2001. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 9400 MILES ON IT. I WENT TO A FIRESTONE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE TIRE AND CONFIRMED THE DEFECT. HE RECOMMENDED I CHANGE THE TIRES FOR SAFETY, BUT...

Aug 19, 2000 Power Train

WHEN GOING DOWN A STEEP GRADE NEITHER "DRIVE 1" OR "DRIVE 2" ENGAGED & DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE. NEITHER LOW GEARS WORKED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION OR WHEN STARTED FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE GAS GUAGE WILL START SHOWING 1/4 TANK OF GAS WHEN THERE IS AT LEAST 3/4 FULL TANK. THIS IS ACCOMPANIED...

Aug 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHEN GOING DOWN A STEEP GRADE NEITHER "DRIVE 1" OR "DRIVE 2" ENGAGED & DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE. NEITHER LOW GEARS WORKED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION OR WHEN STARTED FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE GAS GUAGE WILL START SHOWING 1/4 TANK OF GAS WHEN THERE IS AT LEAST 3/4 FULL TANK. THIS IS ACCOMPANIED...

Aug 19, 2000 Power Train

WHEN GOING DOWN A STEEP GRADE NEITHER "DRIVE 1" OR "DRIVE 2" ENGAGED & DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE. NEITHER LOW GEARS WORKED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION OR WHEN STARTED FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE GAS GUAGE WILL START SHOWING 1/4 TANK OF GAS WHEN THERE IS AT LEAST 3/4 FULL TANK. THIS IS ACCOMPANIED...

Aug 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHEN GOING DOWN A STEEP GRADE NEITHER "DRIVE 1" OR "DRIVE 2" ENGAGED & DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE. NEITHER LOW GEARS WORKED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION OR WHEN STARTED FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE GAS GUAGE WILL START SHOWING 1/4 TANK OF GAS WHEN THERE IS AT LEAST 3/4 FULL TANK. THIS IS ACCOMPANIED...

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND HEARD A NOISE LIKE A GUN HAD BEEN FIRED. THEN, NOTICED THAT HIS THE FRONT REAR TIRE POPPED LIKE A BALOON. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS#AT P23575 R16. TIRES TREAD SEPARATED.*AK

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND HEARD A NOISE LIKE A GUN HAD BEEN FIRED. THEN, NOTICED THAT HIS THE FRONT REAR TIRE POPPED LIKE A BALOON. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS#AT P23575 R16. TIRES TREAD SEPARATED.*AK

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT FRONT 16 INCH FS WILDERNESS AT WAS DEFECTIVE FROM PURCHASE. NO-ONE WILL LISTEN. FIRESTONE CLAIMS FORD DID NOT BALANCE THE FRONT TIRES, WILL ONLY WHINE ABOUT FORD. TRIED TO SELL ME A $109 WARRANTY ON THE TIRES. FORD IS WORSE, WILL ONLY STATE I MUST DEAL WITH FIRESTONE. I'VE NOW TALKED TO A F...

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT FRONT 16 INCH FS WILDERNESS AT WAS DEFECTIVE FROM PURCHASE. NO-ONE WILL LISTEN. FIRESTONE CLAIMS FORD DID NOT BALANCE THE FRONT TIRES, WILL ONLY WHINE ABOUT FORD. TRIED TO SELL ME A $109 WARRANTY ON THE TIRES. FORD IS WORSE, WILL ONLY STATE I MUST DEAL WITH FIRESTONE. I'VE NOW TALKED TO A F...

Aug 14, 2000 Tires

TIRE SIDE WALL BLEW OUT AT HIGHWAY SPEED AT NIGHT. TIRE HAD PROPER INFLATION AND WAS NOT PUNCTURED. PRESSURS WERE CHECKED BY DEALER AT 3000 MI.THE REMAINING 4 TIRES HAVE THE SAME DOT # AND SHOW BUBBLING AT THE SIDE WALL. THE STEEL WHEEL WAS DAMAGED ALONG OUTTER EDGE DUE TO THE TIRE FAILURE.( DOT NU...

Aug 14, 2000 Tires

TIRE SIDE WALL BLEW OUT AT HIGHWAY SPEED AT NIGHT. TIRE HAD PROPER INFLATION AND WAS NOT PUNCTURED. PRESSURS WERE CHECKED BY DEALER AT 3000 MI.THE REMAINING 4 TIRES HAVE THE SAME DOT # AND SHOW BUBBLING AT THE SIDE WALL. THE STEEL WHEEL WAS DAMAGED ALONG OUTTER EDGE DUE TO THE TIRE FAILURE.( DOT NU...

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

BOUGHT 2001 EXPLORER SPORT 3/14/2000, ON 4/18/2000 WAS DRIVING AT CREST OF SUNSHINE SKYWAY BRIDGE OVER TAMPA BAY WHEN RIGHT REAR TIRE "BLEW". IT HAD SEPARATED ON THE SIDE AND WAS SHREDDED. TRIED TO HAVE DEALER REPLACE, TOLD IT WASN'T UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACED, GOT WARRANTIES ON ALL 4 TIRES. FIRESTONE...

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

BOUGHT 2001 EXPLORER SPORT 3/14/2000, ON 4/18/2000 WAS DRIVING AT CREST OF SUNSHINE SKYWAY BRIDGE OVER TAMPA BAY WHEN RIGHT REAR TIRE "BLEW". IT HAD SEPARATED ON THE SIDE AND WAS SHREDDED. TRIED TO HAVE DEALER REPLACE, TOLD IT WASN'T UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACED, GOT WARRANTIES ON ALL 4 TIRES. FIRESTONE...

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS/ATX TIRES WERE FOUR DAYS OLD AND RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

THE BELTS ON THIS TIRE SEPARATED WITH VERY LOW MILEAGE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH THE SPARE. HAD IT COME COMPLETELY APART IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

I CAN'T BELIEVE IM SEEING THIS IN THE NEWS! THEY SHOULD HAVE TOLD US! I THOUGHT IT WAS A UNIQUE INCIDENT SO I JUST REPLACED THE TIRE MYSELF. I DID MENTION IT TO A SERVICE REP AT MY DEALER AND HE SAID IT WAS MY PROBLEM (BEFORE I KNEW ABOUT THIS IRREGULAR FAILURES). I WOULD LIKE THE TIRES REPLACED. I ...

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS/ATX TIRES WERE FOUR DAYS OLD AND RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

THE BELTS ON THIS TIRE SEPARATED WITH VERY LOW MILEAGE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH THE SPARE. HAD IT COME COMPLETELY APART IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

I CAN'T BELIEVE IM SEEING THIS IN THE NEWS! THEY SHOULD HAVE TOLD US! I THOUGHT IT WAS A UNIQUE INCIDENT SO I JUST REPLACED THE TIRE MYSELF. I DID MENTION IT TO A SERVICE REP AT MY DEALER AND HE SAID IT WAS MY PROBLEM (BEFORE I KNEW ABOUT THIS IRREGULAR FAILURES). I WOULD LIKE THE TIRES REPLACED. I ...

Jul 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLSION WITH A CHEVROLET S10 1987 AT 40-45 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLSION WITH A CHEVROLET S10 1987 AT 40-45 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE TRVELING AT 20 MPH VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL AND STRUCK A PHONE POLE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER SHOP. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LOSS OF CONTROL WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD AND LOWER CONTROL ARM. PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRVELING AT 20 MPH VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL AND STRUCK A PHONE POLE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER SHOP. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LOSS OF CONTROL WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD AND LOWER CONTROL ARM. PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE TRVELING AT 20 MPH VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL AND STRUCK A PHONE POLE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER SHOP. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LOSS OF CONTROL WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD AND LOWER CONTROL ARM. PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRVELING AT 20 MPH VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL AND STRUCK A PHONE POLE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER SHOP. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LOSS OF CONTROL WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD AND LOWER CONTROL ARM. PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Steering

TRUCK WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH 13 TOTAL MILES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING FUSES ARE FINE AND THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHT IS NOT WORKING FUSES ARE FINE. WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE THE TRUCK BEGINS TO STALL ALSO WHILE SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK BEGINS TO STALL. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Power Train

TRUCK WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH 13 TOTAL MILES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING FUSES ARE FINE AND THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHT IS NOT WORKING FUSES ARE FINE. WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE THE TRUCK BEGINS TO STALL ALSO WHILE SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK BEGINS TO STALL. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Steering

TRUCK WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH 13 TOTAL MILES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING FUSES ARE FINE AND THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHT IS NOT WORKING FUSES ARE FINE. WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE THE TRUCK BEGINS TO STALL ALSO WHILE SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK BEGINS TO STALL. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Power Train

TRUCK WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH 13 TOTAL MILES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING FUSES ARE FINE AND THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHT IS NOT WORKING FUSES ARE FINE. WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE THE TRUCK BEGINS TO STALL ALSO WHILE SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK BEGINS TO STALL. *AK

Jun 28, 2000 Structure Crash

CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT. BUMPER WAS AMONG OTHER PARTS THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. REPAIR SHOP TOLD CONSUMER , THAT ACCORDING TO FORD, NEW VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING THE BUMPERS FIRST. THEY HAD NO IDEA WHEN THEY COULD REPLACED IT.*AK,

Jun 28, 2000 Structure Crash

CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT. BUMPER WAS AMONG OTHER PARTS THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. REPAIR SHOP TOLD CONSUMER , THAT ACCORDING TO FORD, NEW VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING THE BUMPERS FIRST. THEY HAD NO IDEA WHEN THEY COULD REPLACED IT.*AK,