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Dec 11, 2025 Visibility

The mirrors are not convex, the do not meet safety standards for viewable angles. Impossible to use to back up.

Dec 11, 2025 Visibility

The mirrors are not convex, the do not meet safety standards for viewable angles. Impossible to use to back up.

Nov 25, 2025 Wheels

Walmart Auto Center installed the incorrect tire size 255/70R17 on my factory setup with factory wheels. Westlake SU318 All Season 255/70R17 112T SUV/crossover tires were installed in place of the correct size 245/70R17 tires. Walmart is refusing to fix my truck and I had the brake lines blow out 3 ...

Nov 25, 2025 Wheels

Walmart Auto Center installed the incorrect tire size 255/70R17 on my factory setup with factory wheels. Westlake SU318 All Season 255/70R17 112T SUV/crossover tires were installed in place of the correct size 245/70R17 tires. Walmart is refusing to fix my truck and I had the brake lines blow out 3 ...

Aug 26, 2025 Power Train 135,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle and became aware that the gear shifter was not in park(P). The contact inspected the gear shift lever, and the gear shifter was in the park(P); however, the contact...

Aug 26, 2025 Power Train 135,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle and became aware that the gear shifter was not in park(P). The contact inspected the gear shift lever, and the gear shifter was in the park(P); however, the contact...

Apr 21, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The grab handle on drivers side that is put there to assist the driver to enter the vehicle is the issue. On 4/17/2025 I was attempting to enter my truck. I am severely disabled. I grabbed the handle that is attached to the A pillar as I have hundreds of times since I bought the truck in 2008. I am ...

Apr 21, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The grab handle on drivers side that is put there to assist the driver to enter the vehicle is the issue. On 4/17/2025 I was attempting to enter my truck. I am severely disabled. I grabbed the handle that is attached to the A pillar as I have hundreds of times since I bought the truck in 2008. I am ...

Apr 4, 2025 Structure

The truck has a body frame that was cracked in several spots and welded back together in more then 5 different spots and the welding job is very poor. The truck has a power steering line leak, cvs axle leaks and a exhaust manifold leak. The dealership fixed upper ball joints when we agreed on lower ...

Apr 4, 2025 Steering

The truck has a body frame that was cracked in several spots and welded back together in more then 5 different spots and the welding job is very poor. The truck has a power steering line leak, cvs axle leaks and a exhaust manifold leak. The dealership fixed upper ball joints when we agreed on lower ...

Apr 4, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

The truck has a body frame that was cracked in several spots and welded back together in more then 5 different spots and the welding job is very poor. The truck has a power steering line leak, cvs axle leaks and a exhaust manifold leak. The dealership fixed upper ball joints when we agreed on lower ...

Apr 4, 2025 Structure

The truck has a body frame that was cracked in several spots and welded back together in more then 5 different spots and the welding job is very poor. The truck has a power steering line leak, cvs axle leaks and a exhaust manifold leak. The dealership fixed upper ball joints when we agreed on lower ...

Apr 4, 2025 Steering

The truck has a body frame that was cracked in several spots and welded back together in more then 5 different spots and the welding job is very poor. The truck has a power steering line leak, cvs axle leaks and a exhaust manifold leak. The dealership fixed upper ball joints when we agreed on lower ...

Apr 4, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

The truck has a body frame that was cracked in several spots and welded back together in more then 5 different spots and the welding job is very poor. The truck has a power steering line leak, cvs axle leaks and a exhaust manifold leak. The dealership fixed upper ball joints when we agreed on lower ...

Jan 20, 2025 Structure

Door fails to close and latch shut. Several other recalls on this issue but my vin was not included. I am currently not able to drive the car with out the door falling open Related recalls provided to me by Ford 17s33 19n06 18n03

Jan 20, 2025 Structure

Door fails to close and latch shut. Several other recalls on this issue but my vin was not included. I am currently not able to drive the car with out the door falling open Related recalls provided to me by Ford 17s33 19n06 18n03

Sep 20, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Sep 20, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Sep 20, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Sep 20, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Sep 18, 2024 Engine

My 5.4 v8 triton motor timing came phasers are bad the truck runs fine when cold when it gets warmer up it rattles and shakes and stalls air bag light stays on I had to pull the fuse bc it beeps and warning light so it's not active

Sep 18, 2024 Air Bags

My 5.4 v8 triton motor timing came phasers are bad the truck runs fine when cold when it gets warmer up it rattles and shakes and stalls air bag light stays on I had to pull the fuse bc it beeps and warning light so it's not active

Sep 18, 2024 Engine

My 5.4 v8 triton motor timing came phasers are bad the truck runs fine when cold when it gets warmer up it rattles and shakes and stalls air bag light stays on I had to pull the fuse bc it beeps and warning light so it's not active

Sep 18, 2024 Air Bags

My 5.4 v8 triton motor timing came phasers are bad the truck runs fine when cold when it gets warmer up it rattles and shakes and stalls air bag light stays on I had to pull the fuse bc it beeps and warning light so it's not active

Aug 27, 2024 Power Train

Vehicle will not go into reverse. After research and reviews of this transmission in this year model, the reverse band is a known issue by Ford. Even the transmissions installed for replacement have bad reverse bands. There was a service advisory put out by ford but the advisory is no longer availa...

Aug 27, 2024 Power Train

Vehicle will not go into reverse. After research and reviews of this transmission in this year model, the reverse band is a known issue by Ford. Even the transmissions installed for replacement have bad reverse bands. There was a service advisory put out by ford but the advisory is no longer availa...

Aug 20, 2024 Visibility/wiper

The defroster does not blow. There is an issue with the actuator and although the air can be heard blowing, the air is restricted at the firewall. Per the dealership, it is a known issue. I can't drive my truck in winter because it won't defrost. I live in Fargo, ND.

Aug 20, 2024 Visibility/wiper

The defroster does not blow. There is an issue with the actuator and although the air can be heard blowing, the air is restricted at the firewall. Per the dealership, it is a known issue. I can't drive my truck in winter because it won't defrost. I live in Fargo, ND.

Jul 3, 2024 Electrical System

I experienced a loss in power while driving and not driving, as well as locking my keys in the vehicle once It would not unlock. The gear shifting knob stopped due to what seemed like resistance an the damaged caused by sales man to the top plunger cap just after i paid. Recently the battery and th...

Jul 3, 2024 Engine

I experienced a loss in power while driving and not driving, as well as locking my keys in the vehicle once It would not unlock. The gear shifting knob stopped due to what seemed like resistance an the damaged caused by sales man to the top plunger cap just after i paid. Recently the battery and th...

Jul 3, 2024 Exterior Lighting

I experienced a loss in power while driving and not driving, as well as locking my keys in the vehicle once It would not unlock. The gear shifting knob stopped due to what seemed like resistance an the damaged caused by sales man to the top plunger cap just after i paid. Recently the battery and th...

Jul 3, 2024 Electrical System

I experienced a loss in power while driving and not driving, as well as locking my keys in the vehicle once It would not unlock. The gear shifting knob stopped due to what seemed like resistance an the damaged caused by sales man to the top plunger cap just after i paid. Recently the battery and th...

Jul 3, 2024 Engine

I experienced a loss in power while driving and not driving, as well as locking my keys in the vehicle once It would not unlock. The gear shifting knob stopped due to what seemed like resistance an the damaged caused by sales man to the top plunger cap just after i paid. Recently the battery and th...

Jul 3, 2024 Exterior Lighting

I experienced a loss in power while driving and not driving, as well as locking my keys in the vehicle once It would not unlock. The gear shifting knob stopped due to what seemed like resistance an the damaged caused by sales man to the top plunger cap just after i paid. Recently the battery and th...

Jun 30, 2024 Air Bags Crash

My emergency brake doesn't work and light is on,and air bags did not deploy when I was hit from behind.

Jun 30, 2024 Service Brakes Crash

My emergency brake doesn't work and light is on,and air bags did not deploy when I was hit from behind.

Jun 30, 2024 Air Bags Crash

My emergency brake doesn't work and light is on,and air bags did not deploy when I was hit from behind.

Jun 30, 2024 Service Brakes Crash

My emergency brake doesn't work and light is on,and air bags did not deploy when I was hit from behind.

Jun 11, 2024 Engine Fire

Vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment while driving. Total loss, Fire Department responded to the scene. Two persons on board of the vehicle had to escape the fire, pulled over and jumped out.

Jun 11, 2024 Electrical System Fire

Vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment while driving. Total loss, Fire Department responded to the scene. Two persons on board of the vehicle had to escape the fire, pulled over and jumped out.

Jun 11, 2024 Engine Fire

Vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment while driving. Total loss, Fire Department responded to the scene. Two persons on board of the vehicle had to escape the fire, pulled over and jumped out.

Jun 11, 2024 Electrical System Fire

Vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment while driving. Total loss, Fire Department responded to the scene. Two persons on board of the vehicle had to escape the fire, pulled over and jumped out.

May 23, 2024 Power Train 39,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound. The vehicle was driven to a nearby parking lot. In addition, the engine seized. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the gear shifter failed to shif...

May 23, 2024 Power Train 39,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound. The vehicle was driven to a nearby parking lot. In addition, the engine seized. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the gear shifter failed to shif...

Mar 18, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the starter and the computer were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible liquid pr...

Mar 18, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the starter and the computer were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible liquid pr...

Feb 8, 2024 Power Train

lost reverse completely which is apparently a know issue

Feb 8, 2024 Power Train

lost reverse completely which is apparently a know issue

Jan 20, 2024 Service Brakes

When stepping on brake peddle gos so far Dow foot hits accelerator pedal causing the truck to lunge forward as if accelerator stuck. Nearly caused accident, dealer said there was no fix to raise the brake pedal.

Jan 20, 2024 Unknown Or Other

When stepping on brake peddle gos so far Dow foot hits accelerator pedal causing the truck to lunge forward as if accelerator stuck. Nearly caused accident, dealer said there was no fix to raise the brake pedal.

Jan 20, 2024 Service Brakes

When stepping on brake peddle gos so far Dow foot hits accelerator pedal causing the truck to lunge forward as if accelerator stuck. Nearly caused accident, dealer said there was no fix to raise the brake pedal.

Jan 20, 2024 Unknown Or Other

When stepping on brake peddle gos so far Dow foot hits accelerator pedal causing the truck to lunge forward as if accelerator stuck. Nearly caused accident, dealer said there was no fix to raise the brake pedal.

Dec 1, 2023 Tires

LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON EVEN AFTER GETTING AIR AT DISCOUNT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HAD A BLOWOUT. ONLY SIDE WALL CAME APART. FIRESTONE DESTINATION LE3 265/60R18 110T M+S

Dec 1, 2023 Tires

LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON EVEN AFTER GETTING AIR AT DISCOUNT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HAD A BLOWOUT. ONLY SIDE WALL CAME APART. FIRESTONE DESTINATION LE3 265/60R18 110T M+S

Nov 15, 2023 Structure 32,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the sub frame had experienced severe rusting and corrosion. The contact was advised that the vehicle was unsafe to operate. The vehicle was not repaired. The man...

Nov 15, 2023 Structure 144,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for service and the contact was informed by the mechanic that there was severe corrosion on the subframe. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for as...

Nov 15, 2023 Structure 32,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the sub frame had experienced severe rusting and corrosion. The contact was advised that the vehicle was unsafe to operate. The vehicle was not repaired. The man...

Nov 15, 2023 Structure 144,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for service and the contact was informed by the mechanic that there was severe corrosion on the subframe. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for as...

Sep 27, 2023 Engine

My F150 will run great until it warms up and then it will run rough, shows low oil pressure, and stalls at stops and while driving at low speeds. I have taken it to two mechanics and have spent thousands of dollars without fixing this problem. This has been an ongoing issue and started in Sept. 20...

Sep 27, 2023 Engine

My F150 will run great until it warms up and then it will run rough, shows low oil pressure, and stalls at stops and while driving at low speeds. I have taken it to two mechanics and have spent thousands of dollars without fixing this problem. This has been an ongoing issue and started in Sept. 20...

Dec 14, 2022 Power Train

Transmission failure. Internal failure causing back up to shake really bad (stutter) , going up a hill and struggles in first and doesn’t want to increase speed. No light indications or anything to show transmission problems. Relying on a sound that sounds like brake scrub but it’s the transmiss...

Dec 14, 2022 Power Train

Transmission failure. Internal failure causing back up to shake really bad (stutter) , going up a hill and struggles in first and doesn’t want to increase speed. No light indications or anything to show transmission problems. Relying on a sound that sounds like brake scrub but it’s the transmiss...

Sep 3, 2022 Air Bags Crash

During an accident that totaled the car, air bags didn’t deployed.

Sep 3, 2022 Air Bags Crash

During an accident that totaled the car, air bags didn’t deployed.

Aug 31, 2022 Power Train

Transmission fluid pouring out from dipstick tube oring while parked.

Aug 31, 2022 Power Train

Transmission fluid pouring out from dipstick tube oring while parked.

Jun 24, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 167,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH and rounding a right-hand bend, the steering wheel veered to the left direction. The contact stated the "tire pressure" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle crashed into a guard rail...

Jun 24, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 167,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH and rounding a right-hand bend, the steering wheel veered to the left direction. The contact stated the "tire pressure" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle crashed into a guard rail...

Apr 21, 2022 Electrical System

The three rear brake lights stay on all the time, even after the truck is turned off and key removed. The malfunction is definitely available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and others are put at risk, because vehicles behind me don't know when I'm actually applying the brake. This...

Apr 21, 2022 Service Brakes

The three rear brake lights stay on all the time, even after the truck is turned off and key removed. The malfunction is definitely available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and others are put at risk, because vehicles behind me don't know when I'm actually applying the brake. This...

Apr 21, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The three rear brake lights stay on all the time, even after the truck is turned off and key removed. The malfunction is definitely available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and others are put at risk, because vehicles behind me don't know when I'm actually applying the brake. This...

Apr 21, 2022 Electrical System

The three rear brake lights stay on all the time, even after the truck is turned off and key removed. The malfunction is definitely available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and others are put at risk, because vehicles behind me don't know when I'm actually applying the brake. This...

Apr 21, 2022 Service Brakes

The three rear brake lights stay on all the time, even after the truck is turned off and key removed. The malfunction is definitely available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and others are put at risk, because vehicles behind me don't know when I'm actually applying the brake. This...

Apr 21, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The three rear brake lights stay on all the time, even after the truck is turned off and key removed. The malfunction is definitely available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and others are put at risk, because vehicles behind me don't know when I'm actually applying the brake. This...

Mar 10, 2021 Power Train 164,000 mi

THE REAR END WENT OUT CANNOT GO IN REVERSE

Mar 10, 2021 Power Train 164,000 mi

THE REAR END WENT OUT CANNOT GO IN REVERSE

Mar 9, 2021 Air Bags Crash 145,000 mi

THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE ON AN EXIT ON INTERSTATE (I-610 LOOP SOUTH IN HOUSTON). MY SON CAME TO A STOP WHEN CAR IN FRONT STOPPED ABRUPTLY. THIS IS WHEN MY SON WAS REAR ENDED BY 2016 F-250 THAT WAS TOWING HORSE TRAILER. THIS PUSHED MY SON'S TRUCK INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. IMPACT COMPLETELY BUCKLED MY ...

Mar 9, 2021 Structure Crash 145,000 mi

THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE ON AN EXIT ON INTERSTATE (I-610 LOOP SOUTH IN HOUSTON). MY SON CAME TO A STOP WHEN CAR IN FRONT STOPPED ABRUPTLY. THIS IS WHEN MY SON WAS REAR ENDED BY 2016 F-250 THAT WAS TOWING HORSE TRAILER. THIS PUSHED MY SON'S TRUCK INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. IMPACT COMPLETELY BUCKLED MY ...

Mar 9, 2021 Seats Crash 145,000 mi

THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE ON AN EXIT ON INTERSTATE (I-610 LOOP SOUTH IN HOUSTON). MY SON CAME TO A STOP WHEN CAR IN FRONT STOPPED ABRUPTLY. THIS IS WHEN MY SON WAS REAR ENDED BY 2016 F-250 THAT WAS TOWING HORSE TRAILER. THIS PUSHED MY SON'S TRUCK INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. IMPACT COMPLETELY BUCKLED MY ...

Mar 9, 2021 Air Bags Crash 145,000 mi

THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE ON AN EXIT ON INTERSTATE (I-610 LOOP SOUTH IN HOUSTON). MY SON CAME TO A STOP WHEN CAR IN FRONT STOPPED ABRUPTLY. THIS IS WHEN MY SON WAS REAR ENDED BY 2016 F-250 THAT WAS TOWING HORSE TRAILER. THIS PUSHED MY SON'S TRUCK INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. IMPACT COMPLETELY BUCKLED MY ...

Mar 9, 2021 Structure Crash 145,000 mi

THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE ON AN EXIT ON INTERSTATE (I-610 LOOP SOUTH IN HOUSTON). MY SON CAME TO A STOP WHEN CAR IN FRONT STOPPED ABRUPTLY. THIS IS WHEN MY SON WAS REAR ENDED BY 2016 F-250 THAT WAS TOWING HORSE TRAILER. THIS PUSHED MY SON'S TRUCK INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. IMPACT COMPLETELY BUCKLED MY ...

Mar 9, 2021 Seats Crash 145,000 mi

THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE ON AN EXIT ON INTERSTATE (I-610 LOOP SOUTH IN HOUSTON). MY SON CAME TO A STOP WHEN CAR IN FRONT STOPPED ABRUPTLY. THIS IS WHEN MY SON WAS REAR ENDED BY 2016 F-250 THAT WAS TOWING HORSE TRAILER. THIS PUSHED MY SON'S TRUCK INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. IMPACT COMPLETELY BUCKLED MY ...

Feb 22, 2021 Power Train 98,000 mi

CV ON RIGHT FRONT AXLE CLUNKING WHEN DRIFTING IN NEUTRAL IN MOTION ON CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT

Feb 22, 2021 Power Train 98,000 mi

CV ON RIGHT FRONT AXLE CLUNKING WHEN DRIFTING IN NEUTRAL IN MOTION ON CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT

Jan 22, 2021 Air Bags 200,036 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER NOR MECHANIC TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHIC...

Jan 22, 2021 Air Bags 200,036 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER NOR MECHANIC TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHIC...

Jan 21, 2021 Power Train 82,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 82,000 MILES, BUT BECAUSE OF THE LOW MILEAGE IT WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER THE NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY AND HAD TO SPEND OVER $5,000 FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. THE VEHICLE RARELY USED FOR TOWING AND NEVER OFF-ROAD AND HAS BEEN TREATED LIKE A BABY.

Jan 21, 2021 Power Train 82,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 82,000 MILES, BUT BECAUSE OF THE LOW MILEAGE IT WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER THE NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY AND HAD TO SPEND OVER $5,000 FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. THE VEHICLE RARELY USED FOR TOWING AND NEVER OFF-ROAD AND HAS BEEN TREATED LIKE A BABY.

Dec 14, 2020 Unknown Or Other 91,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED FROM A DEALERSHIP IN VIRGINIA AND THERE IS EXTREME PREMATURE FRAME CORROSION AND RUST. THE EXTERIOR BODY DOES NOT EXHIBIT SPOTS OR SURFACE RUST ON VISIBLE BODY PANELS. THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED AND IS CRACKED UNDER BED AND REAR WHEEL WELLS. ...

Dec 14, 2020 Unknown Or Other 91,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED FROM A DEALERSHIP IN VIRGINIA AND THERE IS EXTREME PREMATURE FRAME CORROSION AND RUST. THE EXTERIOR BODY DOES NOT EXHIBIT SPOTS OR SURFACE RUST ON VISIBLE BODY PANELS. THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED AND IS CRACKED UNDER BED AND REAR WHEEL WELLS. ...

Oct 28, 2020 Structure

A PILLAR POST ASSIST HANDLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BROKE LOOSE WHEN I WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE,I FAILED BACK OUT THE VEHICLE HIT MY HEAD ON THE DRIVERS DOOR, THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN THE MY DRIVEWAY,THE ASSIST HANDLE WAS INSTALLED WITH SCREWS INTO PLASTIC NOT GOOD,COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL IT VEHICL...

Oct 28, 2020 Structure

A PILLAR POST ASSIST HANDLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BROKE LOOSE WHEN I WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE,I FAILED BACK OUT THE VEHICLE HIT MY HEAD ON THE DRIVERS DOOR, THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN THE MY DRIVEWAY,THE ASSIST HANDLE WAS INSTALLED WITH SCREWS INTO PLASTIC NOT GOOD,COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL IT VEHICL...

Oct 23, 2020 Latches/locks/linkages 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HELD THE DOOR HANDLE TO STEP UP INTO THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE DOOR HANDLE DETACHED. THE CONTACT FELL AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE DOOR AND THEN FELL ONTO THE NEIGHBORING VEHICLE. MEDICAL ATT...

Oct 23, 2020 Latches/locks/linkages 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HELD THE DOOR HANDLE TO STEP UP INTO THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE DOOR HANDLE DETACHED. THE CONTACT FELL AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE DOOR AND THEN FELL ONTO THE NEIGHBORING VEHICLE. MEDICAL ATT...

Aug 25, 2020 Service Brakes 108,024 mi

BRAKES FAILED, TWICE. AUGUST 2020, AUGUST 2019. BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT AND BRAKE PETAL WENT TO FLOOR, BOTH TIMES. VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WHEN PUT IN GEAR, BRAKE WENT TO FLOOR AFTER TWO SOFT PUMPS AS VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD.

Aug 25, 2020 Service Brakes 108,024 mi

BRAKES FAILED, TWICE. AUGUST 2020, AUGUST 2019. BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT AND BRAKE PETAL WENT TO FLOOR, BOTH TIMES. VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WHEN PUT IN GEAR, BRAKE WENT TO FLOOR AFTER TWO SOFT PUMPS AS VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD.

May 24, 2020 Engine

MY TRUCK TIMING BELTS HAVE BIN REPLACED 4 TIMES IN THE LAS 3 YRS. IT STARTS BY MAKING THE ENGINE JUMP THE RPM GO BELOW 300 AND IT SHUTS OFF AS I APPROACH A STOP SIGN OR A LIGHT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER COMES ON IT JUST SHUTS OFF AND IT WONT DRIVE. *TR

May 24, 2020 Engine

MY TRUCK TIMING BELTS HAVE BIN REPLACED 4 TIMES IN THE LAS 3 YRS. IT STARTS BY MAKING THE ENGINE JUMP THE RPM GO BELOW 300 AND IT SHUTS OFF AS I APPROACH A STOP SIGN OR A LIGHT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER COMES ON IT JUST SHUTS OFF AND IT WONT DRIVE. *TR

Apr 27, 2020 Engine 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. ON SOME OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO ROU...

Apr 27, 2020 Engine 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. ON SOME OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO ROU...

Apr 13, 2020 Service Brakes 72,177 mi

MY ABS/BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. A COUPLE OF WEEKS PRIOR TO THE LIGHTS APPEARED I TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE. MY COMPLAINT THE BRAKES FELT SPONGY WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES. I WAS INFORMED NO PROBLEM FOUND.

Apr 13, 2020 Service Brakes 72,177 mi

MY ABS/BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. A COUPLE OF WEEKS PRIOR TO THE LIGHTS APPEARED I TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE. MY COMPLAINT THE BRAKES FELT SPONGY WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES. I WAS INFORMED NO PROBLEM FOUND.

Apr 12, 2020 Structure 7,000 mi

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ROTORS SINCE I BOUGHT TRUCK IN 09', A MONTH OR 2 AFTER I BOUGHT IT I HAD ROTORS CHANGED AND THEN EVERY 3 TO 4 MONTHS AFTER THAT. MY FRONT WHEELS ARE BLACK AFTER 2 WEEKS OF DRIVING. I HAVE NEVER PULLED A TRAILER WITH THIS TRUCK AND THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN USED LIGHTLY. ALSO AFTE...

Apr 12, 2020 Service Brakes 7,000 mi

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ROTORS SINCE I BOUGHT TRUCK IN 09', A MONTH OR 2 AFTER I BOUGHT IT I HAD ROTORS CHANGED AND THEN EVERY 3 TO 4 MONTHS AFTER THAT. MY FRONT WHEELS ARE BLACK AFTER 2 WEEKS OF DRIVING. I HAVE NEVER PULLED A TRAILER WITH THIS TRUCK AND THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN USED LIGHTLY. ALSO AFTE...

Apr 12, 2020 Structure 7,000 mi

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ROTORS SINCE I BOUGHT TRUCK IN 09', A MONTH OR 2 AFTER I BOUGHT IT I HAD ROTORS CHANGED AND THEN EVERY 3 TO 4 MONTHS AFTER THAT. MY FRONT WHEELS ARE BLACK AFTER 2 WEEKS OF DRIVING. I HAVE NEVER PULLED A TRAILER WITH THIS TRUCK AND THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN USED LIGHTLY. ALSO AFTE...

Apr 12, 2020 Service Brakes 7,000 mi

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ROTORS SINCE I BOUGHT TRUCK IN 09', A MONTH OR 2 AFTER I BOUGHT IT I HAD ROTORS CHANGED AND THEN EVERY 3 TO 4 MONTHS AFTER THAT. MY FRONT WHEELS ARE BLACK AFTER 2 WEEKS OF DRIVING. I HAVE NEVER PULLED A TRAILER WITH THIS TRUCK AND THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN USED LIGHTLY. ALSO AFTE...

Mar 22, 2020 Power Train 140,000 mi

CAM PHASERS WENT OUT TWICE BEFORE 150K. STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING FLUID LINES RUST OUT AROUND 150K.

Mar 22, 2020 Steering 140,000 mi

CAM PHASERS WENT OUT TWICE BEFORE 150K. STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING FLUID LINES RUST OUT AROUND 150K.

Mar 22, 2020 Power Train 140,000 mi

CAM PHASERS WENT OUT TWICE BEFORE 150K. STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING FLUID LINES RUST OUT AROUND 150K.

Mar 22, 2020 Steering 140,000 mi

CAM PHASERS WENT OUT TWICE BEFORE 150K. STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING FLUID LINES RUST OUT AROUND 150K.

Feb 7, 2020 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS STARTED TAKING LONGER TO STOP SO I REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ALL AROUND, THIS DID NOTHING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. IT FEELS LIKE THE SYSTEM IS TELLING ITSELF TO NOT BRAKE USING THE ABS EVEN ON DRY ROADS OR JUST NOT APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES.

Feb 7, 2020 Steering 119,000 mi

THREE MONTHS AGO I HEARD A POP NOISE UNDER THE HOOD THEN SHORTLY AFTER THE STEERING BEGAN TO FEEL STIFF EVEN ON THE RETURN AFTER TURNING I NEEDED TO HELP.UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT JOINTS ARE EXTREMELY CORRODED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED UPON CHECKING THIS SEEMS T BE...

Feb 7, 2020 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS STARTED TAKING LONGER TO STOP SO I REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ALL AROUND, THIS DID NOTHING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. IT FEELS LIKE THE SYSTEM IS TELLING ITSELF TO NOT BRAKE USING THE ABS EVEN ON DRY ROADS OR JUST NOT APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES.

Feb 7, 2020 Steering 119,000 mi

THREE MONTHS AGO I HEARD A POP NOISE UNDER THE HOOD THEN SHORTLY AFTER THE STEERING BEGAN TO FEEL STIFF EVEN ON THE RETURN AFTER TURNING I NEEDED TO HELP.UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT JOINTS ARE EXTREMELY CORRODED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED UPON CHECKING THIS SEEMS T BE...

Dec 31, 2019 Unknown Or Other 72,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP LIKE THE ACCELERATOR IS BEING PRESSED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN BUT THE TRUCK DID NOT SLOW DOWN BUT ACCELERATED. THE SECOND TIME IT OCCURRED, I WAS BACKING UP AND PRESSED THE BRAKE WHEN I WAS FINISHED BUT THE TRUCK A...

Dec 31, 2019 Unknown Or Other 72,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP LIKE THE ACCELERATOR IS BEING PRESSED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN BUT THE TRUCK DID NOT SLOW DOWN BUT ACCELERATED. THE SECOND TIME IT OCCURRED, I WAS BACKING UP AND PRESSED THE BRAKE WHEN I WAS FINISHED BUT THE TRUCK A...

Dec 26, 2019 Electrical System 127,940 mi

MY MOTOR HAD STARTED TICKING A BIT BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2018 I ADDED SOME OIL AND IT WENT AWAY. THEN, IN JANUARY 2019 I HAD ENGINE CODES. PLUGGED MY SCAN TOOL IN AND SAID I NEEDED BOTH CAMSHAFT SENSORS, MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 1, 3, & 7. REPLACED ALL 8 PLUGS AND COILS, MOTOR HAD 123XXX MILES. DROVE ANOTHE...

Dec 26, 2019 Engine 127,940 mi

MY MOTOR HAD STARTED TICKING A BIT BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2018 I ADDED SOME OIL AND IT WENT AWAY. THEN, IN JANUARY 2019 I HAD ENGINE CODES. PLUGGED MY SCAN TOOL IN AND SAID I NEEDED BOTH CAMSHAFT SENSORS, MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 1, 3, & 7. REPLACED ALL 8 PLUGS AND COILS, MOTOR HAD 123XXX MILES. DROVE ANOTHE...

Dec 26, 2019 Electrical System 127,940 mi

MY MOTOR HAD STARTED TICKING A BIT BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2018 I ADDED SOME OIL AND IT WENT AWAY. THEN, IN JANUARY 2019 I HAD ENGINE CODES. PLUGGED MY SCAN TOOL IN AND SAID I NEEDED BOTH CAMSHAFT SENSORS, MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 1, 3, & 7. REPLACED ALL 8 PLUGS AND COILS, MOTOR HAD 123XXX MILES. DROVE ANOTHE...

Dec 26, 2019 Engine 127,940 mi

MY MOTOR HAD STARTED TICKING A BIT BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2018 I ADDED SOME OIL AND IT WENT AWAY. THEN, IN JANUARY 2019 I HAD ENGINE CODES. PLUGGED MY SCAN TOOL IN AND SAID I NEEDED BOTH CAMSHAFT SENSORS, MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 1, 3, & 7. REPLACED ALL 8 PLUGS AND COILS, MOTOR HAD 123XXX MILES. DROVE ANOTHE...

Nov 22, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 115,600 mi

HAD CRUISE CONTROL SET WHILE DRIVING ALONG FREEWAY. NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN AND TAPPED BRAKE TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL. NOTHING HAPPENED. PRESSED BRAKE AGAIN TO SLOW DOWN AND ENGINE POWER INCREASED TO COINCIDE WITH CRUISE CONTROL SETTING. MANUALLY SHUT OFF CRUISE CONTROL AND IT DISABLED. CRUISE CO...

Nov 22, 2019 Air Bags Crash 119,000 mi

I,(MR.[XXX])WAS DRIVING MY GRANDCHILDREN HOME AND THEY LIVE @1025 [XXX] DR.,AND WAS DRIVING ON A DIRT ROAD AND SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING A DEER,AND OVERSTEERED AND HIT A LARGE TREE HEAD ON AND THE AIR-BAGS DID NOT EMPLOY,LEAVING US WITH ALL KINDS OF MEDICAL COST,THANKS TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY(GEICO) ...

Nov 22, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 115,600 mi

HAD CRUISE CONTROL SET WHILE DRIVING ALONG FREEWAY. NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN AND TAPPED BRAKE TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL. NOTHING HAPPENED. PRESSED BRAKE AGAIN TO SLOW DOWN AND ENGINE POWER INCREASED TO COINCIDE WITH CRUISE CONTROL SETTING. MANUALLY SHUT OFF CRUISE CONTROL AND IT DISABLED. CRUISE CO...

Nov 22, 2019 Air Bags Crash 119,000 mi

I,(MR.[XXX])WAS DRIVING MY GRANDCHILDREN HOME AND THEY LIVE @1025 [XXX] DR.,AND WAS DRIVING ON A DIRT ROAD AND SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING A DEER,AND OVERSTEERED AND HIT A LARGE TREE HEAD ON AND THE AIR-BAGS DID NOT EMPLOY,LEAVING US WITH ALL KINDS OF MEDICAL COST,THANKS TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY(GEICO) ...

Nov 6, 2019 Engine 202,000 mi

PLASTIC TIMING GUIDES ARE RIPPED FROM MOUNTING LOCATION BY TIMING CHAINS AND DROP INTO THE OIL SYSTEM, USUALLY CAUSING LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, CONTAMINATED OIL, TRASH-FILLED MOTOR, AND ACCELERATED WEAR OF THE TIMING CHAINS, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE. USUALLY THE GUIDES BREAK OFF AT OR BEFORE 100,000 ...

Nov 6, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 202,000 mi

PLASTIC TIMING GUIDES ARE RIPPED FROM MOUNTING LOCATION BY TIMING CHAINS AND DROP INTO THE OIL SYSTEM, USUALLY CAUSING LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, CONTAMINATED OIL, TRASH-FILLED MOTOR, AND ACCELERATED WEAR OF THE TIMING CHAINS, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE. USUALLY THE GUIDES BREAK OFF AT OR BEFORE 100,000 ...

Nov 6, 2019 Engine 202,000 mi

PLASTIC TIMING GUIDES ARE RIPPED FROM MOUNTING LOCATION BY TIMING CHAINS AND DROP INTO THE OIL SYSTEM, USUALLY CAUSING LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, CONTAMINATED OIL, TRASH-FILLED MOTOR, AND ACCELERATED WEAR OF THE TIMING CHAINS, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE. USUALLY THE GUIDES BREAK OFF AT OR BEFORE 100,000 ...

Nov 6, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 202,000 mi

PLASTIC TIMING GUIDES ARE RIPPED FROM MOUNTING LOCATION BY TIMING CHAINS AND DROP INTO THE OIL SYSTEM, USUALLY CAUSING LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, CONTAMINATED OIL, TRASH-FILLED MOTOR, AND ACCELERATED WEAR OF THE TIMING CHAINS, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE. USUALLY THE GUIDES BREAK OFF AT OR BEFORE 100,000 ...

Oct 9, 2019 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HE SMELLED EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAUSEWAY FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 375 NJ-72, STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ 08050, (609) 5...

Oct 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HE SMELLED EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAUSEWAY FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 375 NJ-72, STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ 08050, (609) 5...

Oct 9, 2019 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HE SMELLED EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAUSEWAY FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 375 NJ-72, STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ 08050, (609) 5...

Oct 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HE SMELLED EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAUSEWAY FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 375 NJ-72, STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ 08050, (609) 5...

Oct 7, 2019 Power Train 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORD OF LONDONDERRY (33 NASHUA RD, LONDONDERRY, NH 03053) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE...

Oct 7, 2019 Power Train 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORD OF LONDONDERRY (33 NASHUA RD, LONDONDERRY, NH 03053) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE...

Sep 13, 2019 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ODOR OF EXHAUST FUMES WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND RATTLED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE CAUSE...

Sep 13, 2019 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ODOR OF EXHAUST FUMES WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND RATTLED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE CAUSE...

Sep 7, 2019 Unknown Or Other

THE ACTUATOR BLEND DOOR, KEEPS GOING OUT ABOUT EVERY 6 TO 8 MONTHS.

Sep 7, 2019 Unknown Or Other

THE ACTUATOR BLEND DOOR, KEEPS GOING OUT ABOUT EVERY 6 TO 8 MONTHS.

Sep 5, 2019 Air Bags Crash 190,000 mi

I WAS TAKING THE GRANDKIDS HOME,5MILES WEST OF HWY 24 ON 1025 BADGER TRL.DR.FLORISSANT,CO.80816,TO MY SON AN HIS WIFE AND GOING A LITTLE FAST ON THE DIRT ROAD AN SWERVED TO KEEP FROM HITTING DEER THAT JUMPED IN FRONT OF ME,WELL I OVERSTEERED,DONE A 360 AND ENDED UP ON MY SONS LAND WITH THE TRUCK IN ...

Sep 5, 2019 Air Bags Crash 190,000 mi

I WAS TAKING THE GRANDKIDS HOME,5MILES WEST OF HWY 24 ON 1025 BADGER TRL.DR.FLORISSANT,CO.80816,TO MY SON AN HIS WIFE AND GOING A LITTLE FAST ON THE DIRT ROAD AN SWERVED TO KEEP FROM HITTING DEER THAT JUMPED IN FRONT OF ME,WELL I OVERSTEERED,DONE A 360 AND ENDED UP ON MY SONS LAND WITH THE TRUCK IN ...

Aug 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

HELLO I OWN A 2004-2008 BODY STYLE FORD F-150 4X4 STYLE SIDE 2008 TO BE EXACT. WILE MY TRUCK WAS STATIONARY PREFORMING REGULAR MAINTENANCE I NOTICED TWO LARGE 4'X6' AND 4'X4'RUST HOLES IN THE REAR STRUCTURAL FRAME RAILS THAT RUN THE FULL LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE. THE HOLES WEAKEN THE STRENGTH OF THE FR...

Aug 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

HELLO I OWN A 2004-2008 BODY STYLE FORD F-150 4X4 STYLE SIDE 2008 TO BE EXACT. WILE MY TRUCK WAS STATIONARY PREFORMING REGULAR MAINTENANCE I NOTICED TWO LARGE 4'X6' AND 4'X4'RUST HOLES IN THE REAR STRUCTURAL FRAME RAILS THAT RUN THE FULL LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE. THE HOLES WEAKEN THE STRENGTH OF THE FR...

Jul 10, 2019 Unknown Or Other 159,432 mi

I WAS WASHING MY CAR AND THE WINDSHEILD CRACKED AND SUN ROOF SHATTERED, TRUCK WAS OFF AND I WAS WASHING IT IN MY YARD.

Jul 10, 2019 Unknown Or Other 159,432 mi

I WAS WASHING MY CAR AND THE WINDSHEILD CRACKED AND SUN ROOF SHATTERED, TRUCK WAS OFF AND I WAS WASHING IT IN MY YARD.

Jun 15, 2019 Electrical System 82,350 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON MINE IS STARTING TO FAIL, THE GAUGES AREN'T ALWAYS ACCURATE, THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO PROBLEM IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THE PARKING BRAKE SENSOR IS GOOD ALREADY CHECKED IT, AND THE FLUID LEVEL IS FULL AND THE SENSOR IN THE MASTER CYLINDER ...

Jun 15, 2019 Exterior Lighting 82,350 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON MINE IS STARTING TO FAIL, THE GAUGES AREN'T ALWAYS ACCURATE, THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO PROBLEM IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THE PARKING BRAKE SENSOR IS GOOD ALREADY CHECKED IT, AND THE FLUID LEVEL IS FULL AND THE SENSOR IN THE MASTER CYLINDER ...

Jun 15, 2019 Electrical System 82,350 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON MINE IS STARTING TO FAIL, THE GAUGES AREN'T ALWAYS ACCURATE, THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO PROBLEM IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THE PARKING BRAKE SENSOR IS GOOD ALREADY CHECKED IT, AND THE FLUID LEVEL IS FULL AND THE SENSOR IN THE MASTER CYLINDER ...

Jun 15, 2019 Exterior Lighting 82,350 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON MINE IS STARTING TO FAIL, THE GAUGES AREN'T ALWAYS ACCURATE, THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO PROBLEM IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THE PARKING BRAKE SENSOR IS GOOD ALREADY CHECKED IT, AND THE FLUID LEVEL IS FULL AND THE SENSOR IN THE MASTER CYLINDER ...

Jun 13, 2019 Power Train 62,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE TRUCK STARTED TO HESITATED. THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO CHANGE HARD. I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND I NOTICED THAT THE O/D INDICATOR WAS ON. WHEN I STARTED TO MOVE AGAIN, IT SEEMED AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND THE TRANS FAULT INDICATOR CAME ON. THE TRAN...

Jun 13, 2019 Power Train 62,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE TRUCK STARTED TO HESITATED. THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO CHANGE HARD. I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND I NOTICED THAT THE O/D INDICATOR WAS ON. WHEN I STARTED TO MOVE AGAIN, IT SEEMED AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND THE TRANS FAULT INDICATOR CAME ON. THE TRAN...

Jun 7, 2019 Steering 80,000 mi

MY TRUCK HAS 80,000 MILES. I NOTICED THAT GRADUALLY THE STEERING WAS BECOMING STIFFER AND HARDER TO TURN FEELING AS IF IT WAS BINDING AT TIMES. IT GOT TO A POINT THAT WHEN MAKING A TURN THE WHEEL WOULD NOT RECOVER AND ACTUALLY HAD TO BE PULLED BACK MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO MY SE...

Jun 7, 2019 Steering 80,000 mi

MY TRUCK HAS 80,000 MILES. I NOTICED THAT GRADUALLY THE STEERING WAS BECOMING STIFFER AND HARDER TO TURN FEELING AS IF IT WAS BINDING AT TIMES. IT GOT TO A POINT THAT WHEN MAKING A TURN THE WHEEL WOULD NOT RECOVER AND ACTUALLY HAD TO BE PULLED BACK MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO MY SE...

May 28, 2019 Structure 82,000 mi

WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND IN A PARKING LOT, I NOTICED WHAT A APPEARED TO BE A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH THE DRIVERS SIDE FRAME. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL LARGE HOLES BEGINNING IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL AND EXTENDING TO ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF THE CAB. THESE HOL...

May 28, 2019 Structure 82,000 mi

WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND IN A PARKING LOT, I NOTICED WHAT A APPEARED TO BE A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH THE DRIVERS SIDE FRAME. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL LARGE HOLES BEGINNING IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL AND EXTENDING TO ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF THE CAB. THESE HOL...

May 24, 2019 Air Bags Crash 119,401 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AN UNKNOWN SPEED, WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A DEER CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE MAJORITY OF THE IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STAT...

May 24, 2019 Air Bags Crash 119,401 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS TAKING MY GRANDCHILDREN HOME ON A DIRT ROAD AND HIT A DEER WHICH SPUN ME AROUND AND SMASHED INTO A BIG TREE HEAD ON.THE CRASH WAS SO HARD THAT THE FRONT BUMPER WAS CRUSHED AGAINST THE MOTOR BLOCK,DECLARED TOTALLED FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY.MYSELF,I HAD A WHIPLASH,MY GREAT NIECE...

May 24, 2019 Seat Belts Crash 119,401 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS TAKING MY GRANDCHILDREN HOME ON A DIRT ROAD AND HIT A DEER WHICH SPUN ME AROUND AND SMASHED INTO A BIG TREE HEAD ON.THE CRASH WAS SO HARD THAT THE FRONT BUMPER WAS CRUSHED AGAINST THE MOTOR BLOCK,DECLARED TOTALLED FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY.MYSELF,I HAD A WHIPLASH,MY GREAT NIECE...

May 24, 2019 Air Bags Crash 119,401 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AN UNKNOWN SPEED, WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A DEER CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE MAJORITY OF THE IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STAT...

May 24, 2019 Air Bags Crash 119,401 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS TAKING MY GRANDCHILDREN HOME ON A DIRT ROAD AND HIT A DEER WHICH SPUN ME AROUND AND SMASHED INTO A BIG TREE HEAD ON.THE CRASH WAS SO HARD THAT THE FRONT BUMPER WAS CRUSHED AGAINST THE MOTOR BLOCK,DECLARED TOTALLED FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY.MYSELF,I HAD A WHIPLASH,MY GREAT NIECE...

May 24, 2019 Seat Belts Crash 119,401 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS TAKING MY GRANDCHILDREN HOME ON A DIRT ROAD AND HIT A DEER WHICH SPUN ME AROUND AND SMASHED INTO A BIG TREE HEAD ON.THE CRASH WAS SO HARD THAT THE FRONT BUMPER WAS CRUSHED AGAINST THE MOTOR BLOCK,DECLARED TOTALLED FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY.MYSELF,I HAD A WHIPLASH,MY GREAT NIECE...

May 17, 2019 Suspension 97,000 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR ENGINE REPAIR. TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKEN. ALMOST NEW TIRES WORN BALD ON THE INNER EDGE. ONLINE RESEARCH INDICATES THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 04-08 F-150, WITH NO RELIEF FROM FORD.

May 17, 2019 Suspension 97,000 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR ENGINE REPAIR. TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKEN. ALMOST NEW TIRES WORN BALD ON THE INNER EDGE. ONLINE RESEARCH INDICATES THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 04-08 F-150, WITH NO RELIEF FROM FORD.

Apr 17, 2019 Engine

2008 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FAILURE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD MISFIRE AND LACKED POWER. THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED.*JS

Apr 17, 2019 Engine

2008 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FAILURE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD MISFIRE AND LACKED POWER. THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED.*JS

Apr 16, 2019 Engine 45,000 mi

THE ENGINE 5.4 TRITON MAKES A SOUND THAT RESEMBLES A DIESEL AND SOUNDS LIKE THE PISTON IS ABOUT READY TO COME THROUGH THE BLOCK. I FIRST EXPERIENCED THIS APPROX. 3 YEARS AGO WHILE AT A DRIVE THROUGH FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. I THEN RESTARTED AND THE NOISE HAD STOPPED...

Apr 16, 2019 Engine 45,000 mi

THE ENGINE 5.4 TRITON MAKES A SOUND THAT RESEMBLES A DIESEL AND SOUNDS LIKE THE PISTON IS ABOUT READY TO COME THROUGH THE BLOCK. I FIRST EXPERIENCED THIS APPROX. 3 YEARS AGO WHILE AT A DRIVE THROUGH FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. I THEN RESTARTED AND THE NOISE HAD STOPPED...

Apr 1, 2019 Structure 124,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS ONLY 11 YEARS OLD. I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE FRAME. THE FRAME ON MY VEHICLE HAS RUST HOLES ON THE LEFT HAND INNER SIDE. I BELIEVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE METALWORK FOR THE FRAMES ON 2004-2008 F150 TRUCKS. I WORK AS A SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND MULTIPLE VEHICLES HAVE THIS ISSUE...

Apr 1, 2019 Unknown Or Other 124,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS ONLY 11 YEARS OLD. I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE FRAME. THE FRAME ON MY VEHICLE HAS RUST HOLES ON THE LEFT HAND INNER SIDE. I BELIEVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE METALWORK FOR THE FRAMES ON 2004-2008 F150 TRUCKS. I WORK AS A SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND MULTIPLE VEHICLES HAVE THIS ISSUE...

Apr 1, 2019 Structure 124,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS ONLY 11 YEARS OLD. I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE FRAME. THE FRAME ON MY VEHICLE HAS RUST HOLES ON THE LEFT HAND INNER SIDE. I BELIEVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE METALWORK FOR THE FRAMES ON 2004-2008 F150 TRUCKS. I WORK AS A SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND MULTIPLE VEHICLES HAVE THIS ISSUE...

Apr 1, 2019 Unknown Or Other 124,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS ONLY 11 YEARS OLD. I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE FRAME. THE FRAME ON MY VEHICLE HAS RUST HOLES ON THE LEFT HAND INNER SIDE. I BELIEVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE METALWORK FOR THE FRAMES ON 2004-2008 F150 TRUCKS. I WORK AS A SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND MULTIPLE VEHICLES HAVE THIS ISSUE...

Mar 21, 2019 Electrical System 86,000 mi

RECENTLY DRIVING ALONG A COUNTY ROAD; VEHICLE WARNING TONE SOUNDS AND I SEE THE FOLLOWING. BATTERY, CHECK ENGINE, BRAKES, ABS AND TPMS LIGHTS ON. SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER INOPERATIVE, ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY SHOWED TITLES, I.E. TRIP A, MILEAGE ETC., BUT TH...

Mar 21, 2019 Electrical System 86,000 mi

RECENTLY DRIVING ALONG A COUNTY ROAD; VEHICLE WARNING TONE SOUNDS AND I SEE THE FOLLOWING. BATTERY, CHECK ENGINE, BRAKES, ABS AND TPMS LIGHTS ON. SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER INOPERATIVE, ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY SHOWED TITLES, I.E. TRIP A, MILEAGE ETC., BUT TH...

Mar 12, 2019 Air Bags Crash 296,903 mi

AIRBAG DID NOT FULLY DEPLOY IN FRONTAL COLLISION DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65MPH AND UPON STRIKING A TREE AFTER LOSING CONTROL OVER TIRE ISSUE. I REMEMBER AIRBAG OPENED LIKE A BALLOON AND THEN DEFLATING AS SOON AS IT OPENED UP AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS ROLLED. I REMEMBER WAKING UP TO FIND MYSELF BEIN...

Mar 12, 2019 Air Bags Crash 296,903 mi

AIRBAG DID NOT FULLY DEPLOY IN FRONTAL COLLISION DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65MPH AND UPON STRIKING A TREE AFTER LOSING CONTROL OVER TIRE ISSUE. I REMEMBER AIRBAG OPENED LIKE A BALLOON AND THEN DEFLATING AS SOON AS IT OPENED UP AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS ROLLED. I REMEMBER WAKING UP TO FIND MYSELF BEIN...

Feb 18, 2019 Suspension 73,750 mi

LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN . FOUND BROKEN DURING ALIGNMENT INSPECTION FEBRUARY 12,2019 . ODOMETER 73750 .

Feb 18, 2019 Suspension 73,750 mi

LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN . FOUND BROKEN DURING ALIGNMENT INSPECTION FEBRUARY 12,2019 . ODOMETER 73750 .

Dec 31, 2018 Air Bags 200,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON RED BRAKE LIGHT ON

Dec 31, 2018 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON RED BRAKE LIGHT ON

Dec 31, 2018 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON RED BRAKE LIGHT ON

Dec 31, 2018 Air Bags 200,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON RED BRAKE LIGHT ON

Dec 31, 2018 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON RED BRAKE LIGHT ON

Dec 31, 2018 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON RED BRAKE LIGHT ON

Dec 24, 2018 Steering 120,543 mi

STEERING BECAME STIFF. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO MAINTAIN EVEN ON STRAIGHT ROAD. AFTER MY INSPECTION, I FOUND THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS HORRIBLY CORRODED AT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT. I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE UNTIL I REPAIR IT. IT IS AT THE POINT WHERE IT COULD BREAK AND LOOSE ALL CONTROL OF STEERING. V...

Dec 24, 2018 Steering 120,543 mi

STEERING BECAME STIFF. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO MAINTAIN EVEN ON STRAIGHT ROAD. AFTER MY INSPECTION, I FOUND THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS HORRIBLY CORRODED AT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT. I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE UNTIL I REPAIR IT. IT IS AT THE POINT WHERE IT COULD BREAK AND LOOSE ALL CONTROL OF STEERING. V...

Dec 5, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire

TAKARA RECALL, DROVE THE 2008 FORD F150 TO WORK. THE MORNING AFTER I WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO GET SOME TUMS APPROXIMATELY 3A.M. AFTER RUSTLING AROUND FOR WORK APPROXIMATELY 5A.M. I WENT TO LET MY DOGS OUT AS IT'S MY ROUTINE AND REALIZED MY TRUCK WAS IN FLAMES RIGHT NEXT TO THE HOUSE BURNING THE SIDES OF O...

Dec 5, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire

TAKARA RECALL, DROVE THE 2008 FORD F150 TO WORK. THE MORNING AFTER I WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO GET SOME TUMS APPROXIMATELY 3A.M. AFTER RUSTLING AROUND FOR WORK APPROXIMATELY 5A.M. I WENT TO LET MY DOGS OUT AS IT'S MY ROUTINE AND REALIZED MY TRUCK WAS IN FLAMES RIGHT NEXT TO THE HOUSE BURNING THE SIDES OF O...

Nov 7, 2018 Suspension 100,000 mi

TOOK TRUCK IN FOR MAINTENANCE. WAS CALLED OVER BY MECHANIC. HE SHOWED ME THE WHOLE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS RUSTED OUT. THE TRUCK HAS 100,000 MILES AND BODY IS CLEAN FOR ITS AGE. LOCAL DEALERSHIP QUOTED $6,000.00 TO REPAIR. A SMALL AUTO COLLISION SHOP QUOTED +$3,000.00. BOTH AGREED THIS SHOULD NEVER HA...

Nov 7, 2018 Suspension 100,000 mi

TOOK TRUCK IN FOR MAINTENANCE. WAS CALLED OVER BY MECHANIC. HE SHOWED ME THE WHOLE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS RUSTED OUT. THE TRUCK HAS 100,000 MILES AND BODY IS CLEAN FOR ITS AGE. LOCAL DEALERSHIP QUOTED $6,000.00 TO REPAIR. A SMALL AUTO COLLISION SHOP QUOTED +$3,000.00. BOTH AGREED THIS SHOULD NEVER HA...

Oct 17, 2018 Air Bags Crash 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED A VEHICLE. IN TURN, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS ALSO REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER WERE INJURED, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE MEDIC...

Oct 17, 2018 Steering 68,419 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TRYING TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE CONTACT'S HOME TO RIVERSIDE AUTO SALES, INC. (2511 LUDINGTON ST, ESCANABA, MI 49829, (9...

Oct 17, 2018 Air Bags Crash 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED A VEHICLE. IN TURN, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS ALSO REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER WERE INJURED, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE MEDIC...

Oct 17, 2018 Steering 68,419 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TRYING TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE CONTACT'S HOME TO RIVERSIDE AUTO SALES, INC. (2511 LUDINGTON ST, ESCANABA, MI 49829, (9...

Oct 11, 2018 Electrical System 137,000 mi

MY CIGG LIGHTER WENT OUT NO POWER SWAPPED OUT THE UNIT NO POWER. CHECK THE 110 CIGG LIGHTER FUSE WORKS IF FUSE BLOWN TRUCK WONT START. CHECKED OTHER FUSES ALL WORK. THE UTILITY SOCKET WORKS EVERYTHING WORKS BUT LIGHTER. VERY STRANGE.DEALER WANTS 160.00 TO LOOK AT IT .. YEAH THAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. ...

Oct 11, 2018 Electrical System 137,000 mi

MY CIGG LIGHTER WENT OUT NO POWER SWAPPED OUT THE UNIT NO POWER. CHECK THE 110 CIGG LIGHTER FUSE WORKS IF FUSE BLOWN TRUCK WONT START. CHECKED OTHER FUSES ALL WORK. THE UTILITY SOCKET WORKS EVERYTHING WORKS BUT LIGHTER. VERY STRANGE.DEALER WANTS 160.00 TO LOOK AT IT .. YEAH THAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. ...

Sep 3, 2018 Electrical System 125,000 mi

MY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STARTED FLICKERING ON AND OFF, AND THEN TURNED ON CONSTANTLY. I'VE CHECKED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS, AND THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS THERE. FURTHER DIAGNOSIS SHOWED THAT IT'S A PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL, AND HAS OCC...

Sep 3, 2018 Electrical System 125,000 mi

MY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STARTED FLICKERING ON AND OFF, AND THEN TURNED ON CONSTANTLY. I'VE CHECKED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS, AND THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS THERE. FURTHER DIAGNOSIS SHOWED THAT IT'S A PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL, AND HAS OCC...

Jun 29, 2018 Steering 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL WAS TOPPED OFF; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE REMAINED. AUTONATION FORD NORTH CANTON (5900 WHIPPLE AVE NW, NORTH CANTON, OH 44720, (330) 238-3206)...

Jun 29, 2018 Steering 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL WAS TOPPED OFF; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE REMAINED. AUTONATION FORD NORTH CANTON (5900 WHIPPLE AVE NW, NORTH CANTON, OH 44720, (330) 238-3206)...

May 31, 2018 Power Train 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NO...

May 31, 2018 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NO...

May 31, 2018 Engine 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NO...

May 31, 2018 Power Train 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NO...

May 31, 2018 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NO...

May 31, 2018 Engine 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NO...

May 28, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

GAS GUAGE IS NOT WORKING. READS EMPTY AT ALL TIMES. TRUCK HAS STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. FOESNT START EASILY AND CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING.

May 28, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

GAS GUAGE IS NOT WORKING. READS EMPTY AT ALL TIMES. TRUCK HAS STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. FOESNT START EASILY AND CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING.

May 16, 2018 Steering 75,000 mi

STEERING JUST BEGAN FREEZING WHEN TURNING. ALL OF THE JOINT HAVE CHECKED OUT APPEAR TO BE ISSUE WITH STEERING COLUMN.

May 16, 2018 Steering 75,000 mi

STEERING JUST BEGAN FREEZING WHEN TURNING. ALL OF THE JOINT HAVE CHECKED OUT APPEAR TO BE ISSUE WITH STEERING COLUMN.

Apr 25, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 145 mi

CONTROL SWITCH HAS A SHORTED IN IT BATTER LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVER LONG

Apr 25, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 145 mi

CONTROL SWITCH HAS A SHORTED IN IT BATTER LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVER LONG

Apr 24, 2018 Service Brakes 10,000 mi

WHEN I BRAKE THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE ITS RACING LOUDER AND LOUDER AND SEEMS LIKE I'M EXCELLERATING INSTEAD OF STOPPING. ITS VERY HARD TO STOP IN TIME AT A STOP SIGN AND I CAN'T. I ALMOST IT A CROSSING CAR.THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITH MYSELF AND ALSO WHEN MY HUSBAND DROVE THE TRUCK.WE TOOK...

Apr 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 10,000 mi

WHEN I BRAKE THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE ITS RACING LOUDER AND LOUDER AND SEEMS LIKE I'M EXCELLERATING INSTEAD OF STOPPING. ITS VERY HARD TO STOP IN TIME AT A STOP SIGN AND I CAN'T. I ALMOST IT A CROSSING CAR.THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITH MYSELF AND ALSO WHEN MY HUSBAND DROVE THE TRUCK.WE TOOK...

Apr 24, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

WHEN I BRAKE THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE ITS RACING LOUDER AND LOUDER AND SEEMS LIKE I'M EXCELLERATING INSTEAD OF STOPPING. ITS VERY HARD TO STOP IN TIME AT A STOP SIGN AND I CAN'T. I ALMOST IT A CROSSING CAR.THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITH MYSELF AND ALSO WHEN MY HUSBAND DROVE THE TRUCK.WE TOOK...

Apr 24, 2018 Service Brakes 10,000 mi

WHEN I BRAKE THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE ITS RACING LOUDER AND LOUDER AND SEEMS LIKE I'M EXCELLERATING INSTEAD OF STOPPING. ITS VERY HARD TO STOP IN TIME AT A STOP SIGN AND I CAN'T. I ALMOST IT A CROSSING CAR.THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITH MYSELF AND ALSO WHEN MY HUSBAND DROVE THE TRUCK.WE TOOK...

Apr 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 10,000 mi

WHEN I BRAKE THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE ITS RACING LOUDER AND LOUDER AND SEEMS LIKE I'M EXCELLERATING INSTEAD OF STOPPING. ITS VERY HARD TO STOP IN TIME AT A STOP SIGN AND I CAN'T. I ALMOST IT A CROSSING CAR.THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITH MYSELF AND ALSO WHEN MY HUSBAND DROVE THE TRUCK.WE TOOK...

Apr 24, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

WHEN I BRAKE THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE ITS RACING LOUDER AND LOUDER AND SEEMS LIKE I'M EXCELLERATING INSTEAD OF STOPPING. ITS VERY HARD TO STOP IN TIME AT A STOP SIGN AND I CAN'T. I ALMOST IT A CROSSING CAR.THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITH MYSELF AND ALSO WHEN MY HUSBAND DROVE THE TRUCK.WE TOOK...

Apr 17, 2018 Steering 111,000 mi

STEERING BINDS IN THE UPPER U-JOINT ON STEERING ROD. IT STARTED ON THE HIGHWAY. I DIDN'T WANT TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE THAN I HAVE TO IN FEAR OF DOING MORE DAMGGE TO IT.

Apr 17, 2018 Steering 111,000 mi

STEERING BINDS IN THE UPPER U-JOINT ON STEERING ROD. IT STARTED ON THE HIGHWAY. I DIDN'T WANT TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE THAN I HAVE TO IN FEAR OF DOING MORE DAMGGE TO IT.

Apr 10, 2018 Seat Belts

2008 FORD F 150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NON OPERATIONAL MIDDLE PASSENGER SEATBELT. CONSUMER IS ALSO SEEKING A REFUND FOR VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER KNOWINGLY SOLD THE VEHICLE WITH DEFECTIVE SEAT BELTS. *JS

Apr 10, 2018 Seat Belts

2008 FORD F 150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NON OPERATIONAL MIDDLE PASSENGER SEATBELT. CONSUMER IS ALSO SEEKING A REFUND FOR VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER KNOWINGLY SOLD THE VEHICLE WITH DEFECTIVE SEAT BELTS. *JS

Mar 19, 2018 Steering 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF CALDWELL (230 BLOOMFIELD AVE, FAIRFIELD, ...

Mar 19, 2018 Steering 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF CALDWELL (230 BLOOMFIELD AVE, FAIRFIELD, ...

Mar 16, 2018 Power Train 79,542 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE WHEEL WAS RUSTED AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. IN ADDITION, THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED CHAPMAN FORD (1485 MANHEIM PIKE FRNT, LANCASTER, PA 17601) WHERE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WAS SCHED...

Mar 16, 2018 Wheels 79,542 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE WHEEL WAS RUSTED AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. IN ADDITION, THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED CHAPMAN FORD (1485 MANHEIM PIKE FRNT, LANCASTER, PA 17601) WHERE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WAS SCHED...

Mar 16, 2018 Power Train 79,542 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE WHEEL WAS RUSTED AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. IN ADDITION, THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED CHAPMAN FORD (1485 MANHEIM PIKE FRNT, LANCASTER, PA 17601) WHERE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WAS SCHED...

Mar 16, 2018 Wheels 79,542 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE WHEEL WAS RUSTED AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. IN ADDITION, THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED CHAPMAN FORD (1485 MANHEIM PIKE FRNT, LANCASTER, PA 17601) WHERE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WAS SCHED...

Feb 23, 2018 Fuel System, Gasoline 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY HOUSING AND COVER RUSTED THROUGH, WHICH CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL S...

Feb 23, 2018 Fuel System, Gasoline 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY HOUSING AND COVER RUSTED THROUGH, WHICH CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL S...

Jan 27, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 68,500 mi

FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE FAILURE

Jan 27, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 68,500 mi

FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE FAILURE

Jan 25, 2018 Steering 49,000 mi

OK WHEN I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL TO TURN IT STICKS AND HAVE ALMOST HIT OTHER CARS HAVE TO TURN WHEEL BACK LIKE THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT BUT MOSTLY AT LOW SPEEDS.. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS .. I HAVE DONE SOME CHECKING AT IT APPEARS TO BE THE STEERING SHAFT U JOINTS FREEZE UP DUE TO LACK OF ABLE TO G...

Jan 25, 2018 Steering 49,000 mi

OK WHEN I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL TO TURN IT STICKS AND HAVE ALMOST HIT OTHER CARS HAVE TO TURN WHEEL BACK LIKE THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT BUT MOSTLY AT LOW SPEEDS.. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS .. I HAVE DONE SOME CHECKING AT IT APPEARS TO BE THE STEERING SHAFT U JOINTS FREEZE UP DUE TO LACK OF ABLE TO G...

Jan 23, 2018 Visibility/wiper 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR BLOCKED THE CONTACT'S VISION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT A PEDESTRIAN COULD BE INJURED DUE TO THE LACK OF VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MIRROR WAS...

Jan 23, 2018 Visibility/wiper 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR BLOCKED THE CONTACT'S VISION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT A PEDESTRIAN COULD BE INJURED DUE TO THE LACK OF VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MIRROR WAS...

Jan 17, 2018 Air Bags Crash 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 48 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A DODGE DAKOTA. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, BACK, AND NECK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEP...

Jan 17, 2018 Air Bags Crash 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 48 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A DODGE DAKOTA. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, BACK, AND NECK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEP...

Jan 4, 2018 Engine 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (AUTO NATION OF PANAMA CITY, 1730 W 15TH ST, PANAMA CITY, FL 32401) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Jan 4, 2018 Engine 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (AUTO NATION OF PANAMA CITY, 1730 W 15TH ST, PANAMA CITY, FL 32401) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Dec 24, 2017 Seat Belts 200,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FRAYED FROM NORMAL USE

Dec 24, 2017 Seat Belts 200,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FRAYED FROM NORMAL USE

Nov 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 68,500 mi

ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN I EXITED, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE GARAGE. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER CONTROL UNIT. HE SAID IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE F150 TRUCKS. MY OPINION IS THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM AND THE DRIVE...

Nov 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 68,500 mi

ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN I EXITED, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE GARAGE. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER CONTROL UNIT. HE SAID IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE F150 TRUCKS. MY OPINION IS THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM AND THE DRIVE...

Oct 27, 2017 Structure 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GUS MACHADO FORD (1200 W 49TH ST, HIALEAH, FL 33012, (305) 822-3211) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM FRACTURED AND NEE...

Oct 27, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GUS MACHADO FORD (1200 W 49TH ST, HIALEAH, FL 33012, (305) 822-3211) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM FRACTURED AND NEE...

Oct 27, 2017 Structure 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GUS MACHADO FORD (1200 W 49TH ST, HIALEAH, FL 33012, (305) 822-3211) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM FRACTURED AND NEE...

Oct 27, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GUS MACHADO FORD (1200 W 49TH ST, HIALEAH, FL 33012, (305) 822-3211) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM FRACTURED AND NEE...

Sep 4, 2017 Engine 60,693 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED THE ENGINE ACCELERATES (NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN). I HAVE HAD THREE INSTANCES OVER THE TOTAL 8 YEARS (FIRST OWNER). ALL THREE TIMES THE BRAKES ARE INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. TWO TIMES BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY (AFRAID THAT THE TRUCK WOULD CRO...

Sep 4, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 60,693 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED THE ENGINE ACCELERATES (NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN). I HAVE HAD THREE INSTANCES OVER THE TOTAL 8 YEARS (FIRST OWNER). ALL THREE TIMES THE BRAKES ARE INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. TWO TIMES BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY (AFRAID THAT THE TRUCK WOULD CRO...

Sep 4, 2017 Engine 60,693 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED THE ENGINE ACCELERATES (NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN). I HAVE HAD THREE INSTANCES OVER THE TOTAL 8 YEARS (FIRST OWNER). ALL THREE TIMES THE BRAKES ARE INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. TWO TIMES BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY (AFRAID THAT THE TRUCK WOULD CRO...

Sep 4, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 60,693 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED THE ENGINE ACCELERATES (NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN). I HAVE HAD THREE INSTANCES OVER THE TOTAL 8 YEARS (FIRST OWNER). ALL THREE TIMES THE BRAKES ARE INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. TWO TIMES BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY (AFRAID THAT THE TRUCK WOULD CRO...

Sep 2, 2017 Steering 148,000 mi

STEERING GOT VERY HARD WHILE MAKING A TURN ON AN OFF RAMP. ALMOST VEERED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC! POWER STEERING PUMP AND LINES WERE REPLACED ONE WEEK PRIOR...

Sep 2, 2017 Steering 148,000 mi

STEERING GOT VERY HARD WHILE MAKING A TURN ON AN OFF RAMP. ALMOST VEERED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC! POWER STEERING PUMP AND LINES WERE REPLACED ONE WEEK PRIOR...

Aug 16, 2017 Engine 62,000 mi

ENGINE STUMBLES AND LOSES OF POWER ON SLIGHT INCLINE.

Aug 16, 2017 Service Brakes 61,500 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT , BRAKE AND ABS. ABS MOTOR AND CONTROLLER BAD.

Aug 16, 2017 Engine 62,000 mi

ENGINE STUMBLES AND LOSES OF POWER ON SLIGHT INCLINE.

Aug 16, 2017 Service Brakes 61,500 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT , BRAKE AND ABS. ABS MOTOR AND CONTROLLER BAD.

Jun 15, 2017 Steering 149,000 mi

STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN CORNERING OR WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AND WILL NOT RETURN TO CENTER WITHOUT BEING FORCED NO MATTER WHAT SURFACE YOU ARE DRIVING ON IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT STEERING SHAFTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND WERE RECALLED IN LINCOLN AND MERCURY CARS AND SUVS. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPE...

Jun 15, 2017 Steering 149,000 mi

STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN CORNERING OR WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AND WILL NOT RETURN TO CENTER WITHOUT BEING FORCED NO MATTER WHAT SURFACE YOU ARE DRIVING ON IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT STEERING SHAFTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND WERE RECALLED IN LINCOLN AND MERCURY CARS AND SUVS. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPE...

Jun 12, 2017 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARKS PLUGS WERE FRACTURED AT THE BOTTOM TIP AND WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAI...

Jun 12, 2017 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARKS PLUGS WERE FRACTURED AT THE BOTTOM TIP AND WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAI...

Jun 6, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE OCCASIONALLY POPS UP

Jun 6, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE OCCASIONALLY POPS UP

May 12, 2017 Tires 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH CAPITOL PRECISION TRAC II TIRES, SIZE: 255/70R16. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RUBBER SEPARATED FROM THE INNER CORE OF THE TIRES. THE DEALER STATED TH...

May 12, 2017 Tires 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH CAPITOL PRECISION TRAC II TIRES, SIZE: 255/70R16. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RUBBER SEPARATED FROM THE INNER CORE OF THE TIRES. THE DEALER STATED TH...

May 9, 2017 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE MOTOR AND THE SPARK PLUG SUDDENLY BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO THE ALUMINUM HEADS AND THE THREADS WERE WORN AND FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED...

May 9, 2017 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE MOTOR AND THE SPARK PLUG SUDDENLY BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO THE ALUMINUM HEADS AND THE THREADS WERE WORN AND FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED...

May 2, 2017 Engine 131,000 mi

BOUGHT MY TRUCK WITHOUT KNOWING THAT IT HAS A COMMON IS WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK. IT IS REAL BAD WHERE THE FUMES GET IN THE CAB OF TRUCK WHEN IT FIRST STARTS UP THIS ISSUE HAS LEAD TO OTHER HEALTH ISSUES FOR ME

May 2, 2017 Engine 131,000 mi

BOUGHT MY TRUCK WITHOUT KNOWING THAT IT HAS A COMMON IS WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK. IT IS REAL BAD WHERE THE FUMES GET IN THE CAB OF TRUCK WHEN IT FIRST STARTS UP THIS ISSUE HAS LEAD TO OTHER HEALTH ISSUES FOR ME

Apr 13, 2017 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WILL NO LONGER BUCKLE. THE RECEPTOR WILL NOT HOLD THE BELT BUCKLE.

Apr 13, 2017 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WILL NO LONGER BUCKLE. THE RECEPTOR WILL NOT HOLD THE BELT BUCKLE.

Apr 9, 2017 Engine 78,000 mi

WHEN THE TRUCK IS UNDER 1000RPM AND AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE, IT BEGINS TO KNOCK LIKE A DIESEL AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THIS IS ONLY REMEDIED BY TURNING THE TRUCK OFF OR REVING THE ENGINE OVER 2000 RPM. THE CHECK ENGIN LIGHT NEVER COMES ON AND AT ALL OTHER TIMES THE TRUCK DRIVES NORMALLY. THIS HA...

Apr 9, 2017 Engine 78,000 mi

WHEN THE TRUCK IS UNDER 1000RPM AND AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE, IT BEGINS TO KNOCK LIKE A DIESEL AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THIS IS ONLY REMEDIED BY TURNING THE TRUCK OFF OR REVING THE ENGINE OVER 2000 RPM. THE CHECK ENGIN LIGHT NEVER COMES ON AND AT ALL OTHER TIMES THE TRUCK DRIVES NORMALLY. THIS HA...

Mar 31, 2017 Power Train 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM THE PARK POSITION INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HESITATION LASTED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE SECONDS BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING ...

Mar 31, 2017 Power Train 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM THE PARK POSITION INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HESITATION LASTED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE SECONDS BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING ...

Mar 29, 2017 Engine 185,000 mi

WHEN THE TRUCK IS UNDER 1000RPM AND AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE, IT BEGINS TO KNOCK LIKE A DIESEL AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THIS IS ONLY REMEDIED BY TURNING THE TRUCK OFF OR REVING THE ENGINE OVER 2000 RPM. THE CHECK ENGIN LIGHT NEVER COMES ON AND AT ALL OTHER TIMES THE TRUCK DRIVES NORMALLY. THIS HA...

Mar 29, 2017 Engine 185,000 mi

WHEN THE TRUCK IS UNDER 1000RPM AND AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE, IT BEGINS TO KNOCK LIKE A DIESEL AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THIS IS ONLY REMEDIED BY TURNING THE TRUCK OFF OR REVING THE ENGINE OVER 2000 RPM. THE CHECK ENGIN LIGHT NEVER COMES ON AND AT ALL OTHER TIMES THE TRUCK DRIVES NORMALLY. THIS HA...

Mar 20, 2017 Service Brakes 36,000 mi

POOR BRAKING--I'M NOT ALWAYS SURE IF MY TRUCK WILL STOP OR NOT---I'VE PUT NEW BRAKES ON EVERY YEAR THEY ALL FEEL GOOD FOR ACOUPLE MONTHS THEN IT STARTS TAKING LONGER AND LONGER TO STOP EVEN WHEN I BUY OFF BRAND AND EITHER DRILLED AND SLOTTED OR WHAT EVER THEY JUST DON'T STOP THIS TRUCK WELL--HELP.

Mar 20, 2017 Service Brakes 36,000 mi

POOR BRAKING--I'M NOT ALWAYS SURE IF MY TRUCK WILL STOP OR NOT---I'VE PUT NEW BRAKES ON EVERY YEAR THEY ALL FEEL GOOD FOR ACOUPLE MONTHS THEN IT STARTS TAKING LONGER AND LONGER TO STOP EVEN WHEN I BUY OFF BRAND AND EITHER DRILLED AND SLOTTED OR WHAT EVER THEY JUST DON'T STOP THIS TRUCK WELL--HELP.

Feb 22, 2017 Power Train Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ON AN INCLINE, THE CONTACT CHANGED GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY REVERSED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED DOWN THE STREET AND CRASHED INTO A CAR PORT AS WELL AS PART OF A RESIDENTIAL HOME. THE DRIVER...

Feb 22, 2017 Power Train Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ON AN INCLINE, THE CONTACT CHANGED GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY REVERSED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED DOWN THE STREET AND CRASHED INTO A CAR PORT AS WELL AS PART OF A RESIDENTIAL HOME. THE DRIVER...

Feb 18, 2017 Structure

THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF MY TRUCK. THEIR IS NO VISIBLE RUST BEHIND IT JUST GRAY PRIMER. I HAVE VIEWED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON-LINE ABOUT FORD VEHICLES AND PAINT ISSUES. THIS WAS PURCHASED AND A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE.

Feb 18, 2017 Structure

THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF MY TRUCK. THEIR IS NO VISIBLE RUST BEHIND IT JUST GRAY PRIMER. I HAVE VIEWED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON-LINE ABOUT FORD VEHICLES AND PAINT ISSUES. THIS WAS PURCHASED AND A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE.

Feb 2, 2017 Structure 80,000 mi

2908 FORD F-150 FRAME CORROSION. DEC 2016 TOOK TRUCK TO LOCAL TIRE REPAIR FACILITY. THEY ADVISED VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE DUE TO CORROSION OF TRUCK FRAME. TRUCK IS A FORD F-150 2008 WITH APPROXIMATELY 80K MILES. THEY ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE LONG DISTANCES OR PULL ANYTHING. I TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP WH...

Feb 2, 2017 Structure 80,000 mi

2908 FORD F-150 FRAME CORROSION. DEC 2016 TOOK TRUCK TO LOCAL TIRE REPAIR FACILITY. THEY ADVISED VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE DUE TO CORROSION OF TRUCK FRAME. TRUCK IS A FORD F-150 2008 WITH APPROXIMATELY 80K MILES. THEY ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE LONG DISTANCES OR PULL ANYTHING. I TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP WH...

Jan 4, 2017 Unknown Or Other 96,200 mi

VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND TECHNICIAN FOUND FRAME ROTTED ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE.

Jan 4, 2017 Unknown Or Other 96,200 mi

VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND TECHNICIAN FOUND FRAME ROTTED ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE.

Dec 22, 2016 Suspension 49,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 FORD F150. IN THE YEAR OF 2014 I BEGAN TO HEAR A NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND MAKING TURNS. ON AUGUST 14, 2014 THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND REPAIRED FOR FRONT SWAY BAR END LINKS. IN THE YEAR OF 2016 THE NOISE RETURNED WITH TH...

Dec 22, 2016 Suspension 49,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 FORD F150. IN THE YEAR OF 2014 I BEGAN TO HEAR A NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND MAKING TURNS. ON AUGUST 14, 2014 THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND REPAIRED FOR FRONT SWAY BAR END LINKS. IN THE YEAR OF 2016 THE NOISE RETURNED WITH TH...

Nov 7, 2016 Steering 72,792 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED...

Nov 7, 2016 Steering 72,792 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED...

Nov 4, 2016 Electrical System 75,000 mi

FAULTY CIRCUITRY IN THE REAR OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CAUSES RED EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TO STAY ON. THE ONLY FIX FROM FORD IS TO REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AT A COST OF 900 DOLLARS. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH ANYTHING ELSE ON THE TRUCK EXCEPT A LIGHT THAT WILL NOT GO OFF. THIS LIGHT ...

Nov 4, 2016 Electrical System 75,000 mi

FAULTY CIRCUITRY IN THE REAR OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CAUSES RED EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TO STAY ON. THE ONLY FIX FROM FORD IS TO REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AT A COST OF 900 DOLLARS. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH ANYTHING ELSE ON THE TRUCK EXCEPT A LIGHT THAT WILL NOT GO OFF. THIS LIGHT ...

Nov 3, 2016 Steering 87,000 mi

STEERING BECAME TIGHT AND HEAVY MAKING IT HARD TO TURN. MY MECHANIC FOUND THE LOWER UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT HAD HEAVY CORROSION AND DIDN'T FUNCTION. HE REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT. TRUCK HAD 87,000 MILES. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND SHOULD BE THE SUBJECT OF A FACTORY RECALL...

Nov 3, 2016 Steering 87,000 mi

STEERING BECAME TIGHT AND HEAVY MAKING IT HARD TO TURN. MY MECHANIC FOUND THE LOWER UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT HAD HEAVY CORROSION AND DIDN'T FUNCTION. HE REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT. TRUCK HAD 87,000 MILES. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND SHOULD BE THE SUBJECT OF A FACTORY RECALL...

Oct 18, 2016 Visibility/wiper 166,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW COLLAPSED INSIDE THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW COLLAPSED A MONTH AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN IN...

Oct 18, 2016 Visibility/wiper 166,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW COLLAPSED INSIDE THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW COLLAPSED A MONTH AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN IN...

Oct 4, 2016 Wheels 142,078 mi

NEW SET OF 4 FEDERAL COURAGIA MUD TIRES (35X12.50X20) PURCHASED JUNE 2015- AT 60 MPH TRUCK WOBBLES/SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY. FINALLY FOUND WALMART AUTO/TIRE CENTER (NOT PURCHASED FROM WALMART).TECH STATED THAT THE STEEL BELT HAD SHIFTED. WENT BACK TO ORIGINAL TIRE DEALER , NO REPLACE NO REFUND. PUR...

Oct 4, 2016 Wheels 142,078 mi

NEW SET OF 4 FEDERAL COURAGIA MUD TIRES (35X12.50X20) PURCHASED JUNE 2015- AT 60 MPH TRUCK WOBBLES/SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY. FINALLY FOUND WALMART AUTO/TIRE CENTER (NOT PURCHASED FROM WALMART).TECH STATED THAT THE STEEL BELT HAD SHIFTED. WENT BACK TO ORIGINAL TIRE DEALER , NO REPLACE NO REFUND. PUR...

Aug 17, 2016 Steering 73,000 mi

STEERING BECAME VERY HEAVY, ALMOST LIKE POWER STEERING WAS GONE. VERY HARD TO TURN AND CONTROL THE TRUCK WHILE MOVING. SUDDENLY LOOSENS UP AND WORKS AS NORMAL. DEALER SAYS IT IS THE STEERING SHAFT AND NOW REFUSES TO FIX IT. I SEE A LOT OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS HERE, WHY ISN'T FORD BEING HELD RESPONSIB...

Aug 17, 2016 Steering 73,000 mi

STEERING BECAME VERY HEAVY, ALMOST LIKE POWER STEERING WAS GONE. VERY HARD TO TURN AND CONTROL THE TRUCK WHILE MOVING. SUDDENLY LOOSENS UP AND WORKS AS NORMAL. DEALER SAYS IT IS THE STEERING SHAFT AND NOW REFUSES TO FIX IT. I SEE A LOT OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS HERE, WHY ISN'T FORD BEING HELD RESPONSIB...

Aug 10, 2016 Engine 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT PHASER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA...

Aug 10, 2016 Engine 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT PHASER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA...

Jul 27, 2016 Engine 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST OIL PRESSURE AND STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND RESUME DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DE...

Jul 27, 2016 Engine 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST OIL PRESSURE AND STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND RESUME DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DE...

Jul 6, 2016 Steering 81,500 mi

AS MY WIFE WAS TURNING A CORNER THE POWER STEERING FAILED ON HER. SHE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND NEARLY HIT VEHICLE THAT WAS WAITING AT A STOP SIGN. SHE HAD TO JERK ON THE STEERING WHEEL VERY HARD TO GET THE TRUCK BACK IN THE PROPER LANE. MECHANIC INDICATED THIS IS FAIRLY COMMON AND FORD DEALERS...

Jul 6, 2016 Steering 81,500 mi

AS MY WIFE WAS TURNING A CORNER THE POWER STEERING FAILED ON HER. SHE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND NEARLY HIT VEHICLE THAT WAS WAITING AT A STOP SIGN. SHE HAD TO JERK ON THE STEERING WHEEL VERY HARD TO GET THE TRUCK BACK IN THE PROPER LANE. MECHANIC INDICATED THIS IS FAIRLY COMMON AND FORD DEALERS...

Jun 19, 2016 Steering 86,000 mi

STEERING SHAFT MADE FROM INFERIOR MATERIAL CAUSING IT TO MALFUNCTION. VERY HARD TO TURN.

Jun 19, 2016 Steering 86,000 mi

STEERING SHAFT MADE FROM INFERIOR MATERIAL CAUSING IT TO MALFUNCTION. VERY HARD TO TURN.

Jun 8, 2016 Steering 107,000 mi

MY BROTHER IN LAW HAS A 2008 FORD F-150 AND SAID HIS STEERING SEIZED UP AND AFTER CHECKING FLUID, BELTS, ETC. IT APPEARED THE STEERING SHAFT U-JOINTS WERE BINDING. LAST WEEK MY 2008 F150 EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY HASN'T FORD BEEN LIABLE FOR THIS SAFETY ISSUE. AFTER CHECKING VARIOUS FORD SITE...

Jun 8, 2016 Steering 107,000 mi

MY BROTHER IN LAW HAS A 2008 FORD F-150 AND SAID HIS STEERING SEIZED UP AND AFTER CHECKING FLUID, BELTS, ETC. IT APPEARED THE STEERING SHAFT U-JOINTS WERE BINDING. LAST WEEK MY 2008 F150 EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY HASN'T FORD BEEN LIABLE FOR THIS SAFETY ISSUE. AFTER CHECKING VARIOUS FORD SITE...

May 31, 2016 Structure 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE CONSIDERED DESTROYED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

May 31, 2016 Structure 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE CONSIDERED DESTROYED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

May 20, 2016 Engine 126,000 mi

RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 4 RADIATORS IN MY FORD F250 TRUCK AND THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 125,000 MILES. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT FROM FORD AND THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING TO PROTECT THEIR CUSTOMERS. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED 3 TIMES AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR.

May 20, 2016 Engine 126,000 mi

RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 4 RADIATORS IN MY FORD F250 TRUCK AND THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 125,000 MILES. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT FROM FORD AND THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING TO PROTECT THEIR CUSTOMERS. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED 3 TIMES AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR.

May 10, 2016 Engine 92,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE LOCAL PHIL LONG FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT MY TRUCK NEEDS THE CAM PHASERS REPLACED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS I AM EXPERIENCING. I HAVE SEEN THAT THIS IS A "VERY" COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 5.4 ENGINE AND FORD HAS RETIRED THIS ENGINE FROM THEIR VEHICLES DO TO THE FAILUR...

May 10, 2016 Engine 92,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE LOCAL PHIL LONG FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT MY TRUCK NEEDS THE CAM PHASERS REPLACED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS I AM EXPERIENCING. I HAVE SEEN THAT THIS IS A "VERY" COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 5.4 ENGINE AND FORD HAS RETIRED THIS ENGINE FROM THEIR VEHICLES DO TO THE FAILUR...

Apr 18, 2016 Steering 110,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 FORD F150 I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN OFF OF A MAIN ROAD INTO A DRIVEWAY WHILE APPLYING SLIGHT BRAKING PRESSURE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND BRAKING WAS STIFF AT THE PEDAL CAUSING A NEAR COLLISION INTO A TREE LINE. THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING NEVER DIED. I HAD TO...

Apr 18, 2016 Steering 110,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 FORD F150 I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN OFF OF A MAIN ROAD INTO A DRIVEWAY WHILE APPLYING SLIGHT BRAKING PRESSURE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND BRAKING WAS STIFF AT THE PEDAL CAUSING A NEAR COLLISION INTO A TREE LINE. THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING NEVER DIED. I HAD TO...

Apr 10, 2016 Electrical System 114,376 mi

ON TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016, WHILE DRIVING 45 MILES PER HOUR, ON A 2 LANE, BACK COUNTRY, ROAD MY FORD F150, THAT HAD 114,376 MILES BEGAN TO CLANK AND RUMBLE UP UNDER THE HOOD. THE NOISE MADE THE VEHICLE VIBRATE AS THE NOISE GOT LOUDER SO I PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD AND POPPED THE HOOD. THERE WAS SMOKE, C...

Apr 10, 2016 Engine 114,376 mi

ON TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016, WHILE DRIVING 45 MILES PER HOUR, ON A 2 LANE, BACK COUNTRY, ROAD MY FORD F150, THAT HAD 114,376 MILES BEGAN TO CLANK AND RUMBLE UP UNDER THE HOOD. THE NOISE MADE THE VEHICLE VIBRATE AS THE NOISE GOT LOUDER SO I PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD AND POPPED THE HOOD. THERE WAS SMOKE, C...

Apr 10, 2016 Electrical System 114,376 mi

ON TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016, WHILE DRIVING 45 MILES PER HOUR, ON A 2 LANE, BACK COUNTRY, ROAD MY FORD F150, THAT HAD 114,376 MILES BEGAN TO CLANK AND RUMBLE UP UNDER THE HOOD. THE NOISE MADE THE VEHICLE VIBRATE AS THE NOISE GOT LOUDER SO I PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD AND POPPED THE HOOD. THERE WAS SMOKE, C...

Apr 10, 2016 Engine 114,376 mi

ON TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016, WHILE DRIVING 45 MILES PER HOUR, ON A 2 LANE, BACK COUNTRY, ROAD MY FORD F150, THAT HAD 114,376 MILES BEGAN TO CLANK AND RUMBLE UP UNDER THE HOOD. THE NOISE MADE THE VEHICLE VIBRATE AS THE NOISE GOT LOUDER SO I PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD AND POPPED THE HOOD. THERE WAS SMOKE, C...

Apr 6, 2016 Electrical System 113,600 mi

ON APRIL 5, 2016, WHILE DRIVING MY 2008, F150, TRITON, 4.6, ABOUT 45 MPH, ON A TWO LANE, BACK COUNTRY ROAD, A SUDDEN RATTLING AND POPPING NOISE OCCURRED. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, POPPED THE HOOD, WHEREAS SMOKE AND THE RATTLING NOISE CONTINUED. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO T...

Apr 6, 2016 Engine 113,600 mi

ON APRIL 5, 2016, WHILE DRIVING MY 2008, F150, TRITON, 4.6, ABOUT 45 MPH, ON A TWO LANE, BACK COUNTRY ROAD, A SUDDEN RATTLING AND POPPING NOISE OCCURRED. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, POPPED THE HOOD, WHEREAS SMOKE AND THE RATTLING NOISE CONTINUED. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO T...

Apr 6, 2016 Electrical System 113,600 mi

ON APRIL 5, 2016, WHILE DRIVING MY 2008, F150, TRITON, 4.6, ABOUT 45 MPH, ON A TWO LANE, BACK COUNTRY ROAD, A SUDDEN RATTLING AND POPPING NOISE OCCURRED. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, POPPED THE HOOD, WHEREAS SMOKE AND THE RATTLING NOISE CONTINUED. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO T...

Apr 6, 2016 Engine 113,600 mi

ON APRIL 5, 2016, WHILE DRIVING MY 2008, F150, TRITON, 4.6, ABOUT 45 MPH, ON A TWO LANE, BACK COUNTRY ROAD, A SUDDEN RATTLING AND POPPING NOISE OCCURRED. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, POPPED THE HOOD, WHEREAS SMOKE AND THE RATTLING NOISE CONTINUED. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO T...

Mar 30, 2016 Steering 162,000 mi

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CORRODED, CAUSING STIFF STEERING, HAZARDOUS TO DRIVE, PARTICULARLY WHEN MAKING TURNS, MANEUVERING.

Mar 30, 2016 Steering 162,000 mi

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CORRODED, CAUSING STIFF STEERING, HAZARDOUS TO DRIVE, PARTICULARLY WHEN MAKING TURNS, MANEUVERING.

Mar 29, 2016 Wheels 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE RIM FRACTURED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE RIMS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO...

Mar 29, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 92,500 mi

VEHICLE UNEXPECTANTLY STALLED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. FAILED TO RESTART VEHICLE INITIALLY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, VEHICLE RESTARTED. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO DEALER ONE BLOCK AWAY WITH SEVERA...

Mar 29, 2016 Wheels 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE RIM FRACTURED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE RIMS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO...

Mar 29, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 92,500 mi

VEHICLE UNEXPECTANTLY STALLED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. FAILED TO RESTART VEHICLE INITIALLY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, VEHICLE RESTARTED. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO DEALER ONE BLOCK AWAY WITH SEVERA...

Mar 22, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS A BAD MISS IN MOTOR, HAVE HAD ALL PLUGS/WIRES REPLACED TO NO AVAIL. DATA LINK STILL SAYS MISFIRE ON #3. HAVE TO DRIVE SLOW UP HILLS IF DRIVE AT NORMAL SPEED CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS UP. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHATS WRONG, EVEN MAJOR DEALERSHIPS. NEED HELP ON THIS, HAVE TALKED TO MULTIPLE ...

Mar 22, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS A BAD MISS IN MOTOR, HAVE HAD ALL PLUGS/WIRES REPLACED TO NO AVAIL. DATA LINK STILL SAYS MISFIRE ON #3. HAVE TO DRIVE SLOW UP HILLS IF DRIVE AT NORMAL SPEED CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS UP. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHATS WRONG, EVEN MAJOR DEALERSHIPS. NEED HELP ON THIS, HAVE TALKED TO MULTIPLE ...

Mar 13, 2016 Unknown Or Other

WIFE IS AT THE NCHA EASTERN NATIONAL FINALS IN JACKSON, MS. THIS IS A BIG HORSE EVEN WHICH BRINGS IN A LOT OF FORD F350, 450, AND 550 TO THE SHOW. PEOPLE SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON THESE VEHICLES OVER 60,000 DOLLARS. THIS VEHICLE BEING AS NICE AS IT IS, HAS A MAJOR DESIGN FLAW. THEY ARE TOO EASY TO BRE...

Mar 13, 2016 Unknown Or Other

WIFE IS AT THE NCHA EASTERN NATIONAL FINALS IN JACKSON, MS. THIS IS A BIG HORSE EVEN WHICH BRINGS IN A LOT OF FORD F350, 450, AND 550 TO THE SHOW. PEOPLE SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON THESE VEHICLES OVER 60,000 DOLLARS. THIS VEHICLE BEING AS NICE AS IT IS, HAS A MAJOR DESIGN FLAW. THEY ARE TOO EASY TO BRE...

Mar 11, 2016 Engine 75,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT IN A CROWDED STORE PARKING LOT,' BRAKING THE COIL. A FIRE COULD HAVE RESULTED IF COIL HAD NOT BROKE. THE GAS FUMES WERE STRONG. I THOUGHT IT WAS GASKET PROBLEM AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO MY MECHANIC'S SHOP.

Mar 11, 2016 Engine 75,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT IN A CROWDED STORE PARKING LOT,' BRAKING THE COIL. A FIRE COULD HAVE RESULTED IF COIL HAD NOT BROKE. THE GAS FUMES WERE STRONG. I THOUGHT IT WAS GASKET PROBLEM AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO MY MECHANIC'S SHOP.

Mar 7, 2016 Service Brakes 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, THE ABS ACTIVATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULSATE AND THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE F...

Mar 7, 2016 Service Brakes 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, THE ABS ACTIVATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULSATE AND THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE F...

Feb 26, 2016 Engine 52,631 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN 4 MONTHS THE #2 SPARK PLUG HAS BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLENDER HEAD. FORD HAS KNOWN ABUOT THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS BUT WILL NOT FIX IT . THIS COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION & FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AS THE PLUG & INJECTOR AR STILL WORKING PUMPING FUEL INTO AN OPEN HOLE.

Feb 26, 2016 Engine 52,631 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN 4 MONTHS THE #2 SPARK PLUG HAS BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLENDER HEAD. FORD HAS KNOWN ABUOT THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS BUT WILL NOT FIX IT . THIS COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION & FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AS THE PLUG & INJECTOR AR STILL WORKING PUMPING FUEL INTO AN OPEN HOLE.

Feb 16, 2016 Suspension 130,000 mi

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE FROM CORROSION.

Feb 16, 2016 Suspension 130,000 mi

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE FROM CORROSION.

Feb 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 87,000 mi

FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE (FPDM) CORRODES RAPIDLY, BREAKS OPEN, AND SHORTS OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING.

Feb 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 87,000 mi

FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE (FPDM) CORRODES RAPIDLY, BREAKS OPEN, AND SHORTS OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING.

Feb 1, 2016 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER LOST STEERING CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CRASH WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A MEDICAL CONDITION. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS FATALLY INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND ...

Feb 1, 2016 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER LOST STEERING CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CRASH WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A MEDICAL CONDITION. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS FATALLY INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND ...

Jan 22, 2016 Engine 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE OIL PRESSURE WAS LOW AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE W...

Jan 22, 2016 Engine 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE OIL PRESSURE WAS LOW AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE W...

Jan 19, 2016 Steering 64,450 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Jan 19, 2016 Steering 64,450 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Jan 15, 2016 Service Brakes 28,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Jan 15, 2016 Service Brakes 28,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Dec 29, 2015 Power Train 27,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2008 FORD F-150 BACK IN MAY, 2008. WE HAVE ONLY PUT ON IT 27,000 MILES AND HAVE NEVER TOWED ANYTHING WITH IT, WE DON'T EVEN HAVE A TRAILER HITCH ON IT. ON DEC. 10, 2015 THE "TRANS FAULT" LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND THE TRUCK STARTED MAKIN...

Dec 29, 2015 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING AND THE RACK AND PINION AND HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MAN...

Dec 29, 2015 Power Train 27,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2008 FORD F-150 BACK IN MAY, 2008. WE HAVE ONLY PUT ON IT 27,000 MILES AND HAVE NEVER TOWED ANYTHING WITH IT, WE DON'T EVEN HAVE A TRAILER HITCH ON IT. ON DEC. 10, 2015 THE "TRANS FAULT" LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND THE TRUCK STARTED MAKIN...

Dec 29, 2015 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING AND THE RACK AND PINION AND HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MAN...

Dec 28, 2015 Engine 79,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH. MY TRUCK MADE A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND I PULLED OFF THE ROAD, RAISED THE HOOD AND LEARNED THAT THE SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT. I HAVE REPLACED THE SPARK PLUG AND COIL. I LEARNED THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Dec 28, 2015 Engine 79,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH. MY TRUCK MADE A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND I PULLED OFF THE ROAD, RAISED THE HOOD AND LEARNED THAT THE SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT. I HAVE REPLACED THE SPARK PLUG AND COIL. I LEARNED THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Dec 16, 2015 Engine 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR R...

Dec 16, 2015 Engine 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR R...

Dec 7, 2015 Engine 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE ...

Dec 7, 2015 Engine 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE ...

Nov 11, 2015 Engine 90,000 mi

TRAVELLING APPROX 60 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE. THE SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT WITH A LARGE POP.

Nov 11, 2015 Engine 90,000 mi

TRAVELLING APPROX 60 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE. THE SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT WITH A LARGE POP.

Nov 3, 2015 Suspension 106,000 mi

R R LEAF SPRING BROKEN. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR DRIVEN ROUGH. I FIRET NOTICED IT WHEN I WOULD HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, SOUNDED LIKE SPARE TIRE RACK WAS LOOSE. AFTER LOOKING ON THE INTERNET I FOUND THAT THERE WERE OTHERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CENTER LEAF OF THE THREE SPR...

Nov 3, 2015 Suspension 106,000 mi

R R LEAF SPRING BROKEN. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR DRIVEN ROUGH. I FIRET NOTICED IT WHEN I WOULD HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, SOUNDED LIKE SPARE TIRE RACK WAS LOOSE. AFTER LOOKING ON THE INTERNET I FOUND THAT THERE WERE OTHERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CENTER LEAF OF THE THREE SPR...

Oct 28, 2015 Air Bags Crash 48,855 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD FOR A RED LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AMBULANCE TOOK THE CONTACT TO THE HOSPITAL WITH A CON...

Oct 28, 2015 Air Bags Crash 48,855 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD FOR A RED LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AMBULANCE TOOK THE CONTACT TO THE HOSPITAL WITH A CON...

Oct 26, 2015 Exterior Lighting 300 mi

MAP LIGHTS AND DOME LIGHT STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT. AFTER PARKING 15 MIN LATER THE LIGHT WILL GO OUT. BUT AS SOON AS YOU OPEN THE DOORS THE LIGHT WILL STAY ON, DAY OR NIGHT.

Oct 26, 2015 Exterior Lighting 300 mi

MAP LIGHTS AND DOME LIGHT STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT. AFTER PARKING 15 MIN LATER THE LIGHT WILL GO OUT. BUT AS SOON AS YOU OPEN THE DOORS THE LIGHT WILL STAY ON, DAY OR NIGHT.

Oct 22, 2015 Engine 99,000 mi

BROKE 4 SPARK PLUGS IN BLOCK TRYING TO REPLACE

Oct 22, 2015 Engine 99,000 mi

BROKE 4 SPARK PLUGS IN BLOCK TRYING TO REPLACE

Sep 18, 2015 Electrical System 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION COMPUTER FAILED. THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS OR...

Sep 18, 2015 Electrical System 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION COMPUTER FAILED. THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS OR...

Sep 9, 2015 Steering 70,000 mi

STEERING IS HEAVY AND BINDS, ESPECIALLY DURING CORNERING AND BRAKING. FEELS LIKE POWER STEERING IS FAILING AND TRUCK IS DIFFICULT TO STEER, CONTROL AND MANEUVER AT ALL SPEEDS AND DIRECTIONS. STEERING SHAFTS AND JOINTS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND SEIZING AND WILL NOT RELEASE WITH LUBRICANT. POWER ST...

Sep 9, 2015 Steering 70,000 mi

STEERING IS HEAVY AND BINDS, ESPECIALLY DURING CORNERING AND BRAKING. FEELS LIKE POWER STEERING IS FAILING AND TRUCK IS DIFFICULT TO STEER, CONTROL AND MANEUVER AT ALL SPEEDS AND DIRECTIONS. STEERING SHAFTS AND JOINTS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND SEIZING AND WILL NOT RELEASE WITH LUBRICANT. POWER ST...

Aug 24, 2015 Steering 127,000 mi

WHILE MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS THE STEERING GETS HARD TO STEER THEN IT LOOSENS UP MAKING IT OVER STEER. I BELIEVE IT IS IN THE STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT BECAUSE IT IS ALL RUSTED.

Aug 24, 2015 Steering 127,000 mi

WHILE MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS THE STEERING GETS HARD TO STEER THEN IT LOOSENS UP MAKING IT OVER STEER. I BELIEVE IT IS IN THE STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT BECAUSE IT IS ALL RUSTED.

Aug 22, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 164,000 mi

SITTING IN MY TRUCK WITH THE KEY TURNED OR EVEN ON IDLE, THE ELECTRONICS ON MY DASH(RADIO ALLUMINATION, TRIP BOX, ETC.) WILL BE FADED ON ONE SIDE OR WILL BE COMPLETELY FADED AND I CANT SEE THE TIME, STATION, GAS MILEAGE, ETC. FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN IT DOES THIS, MY CRUISE CONTROL FIGURE WONT SHOW BU...

Aug 22, 2015 Electrical System 164,000 mi

SITTING IN MY TRUCK WITH THE KEY TURNED OR EVEN ON IDLE, THE ELECTRONICS ON MY DASH(RADIO ALLUMINATION, TRIP BOX, ETC.) WILL BE FADED ON ONE SIDE OR WILL BE COMPLETELY FADED AND I CANT SEE THE TIME, STATION, GAS MILEAGE, ETC. FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN IT DOES THIS, MY CRUISE CONTROL FIGURE WONT SHOW BU...

Aug 22, 2015 Exterior Lighting 164,000 mi

SITTING IN MY TRUCK WITH THE KEY TURNED OR EVEN ON IDLE, THE ELECTRONICS ON MY DASH(RADIO ALLUMINATION, TRIP BOX, ETC.) WILL BE FADED ON ONE SIDE OR WILL BE COMPLETELY FADED AND I CANT SEE THE TIME, STATION, GAS MILEAGE, ETC. FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN IT DOES THIS, MY CRUISE CONTROL FIGURE WONT SHOW BU...

Aug 22, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 164,000 mi

SITTING IN MY TRUCK WITH THE KEY TURNED OR EVEN ON IDLE, THE ELECTRONICS ON MY DASH(RADIO ALLUMINATION, TRIP BOX, ETC.) WILL BE FADED ON ONE SIDE OR WILL BE COMPLETELY FADED AND I CANT SEE THE TIME, STATION, GAS MILEAGE, ETC. FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN IT DOES THIS, MY CRUISE CONTROL FIGURE WONT SHOW BU...

Aug 22, 2015 Electrical System 164,000 mi

SITTING IN MY TRUCK WITH THE KEY TURNED OR EVEN ON IDLE, THE ELECTRONICS ON MY DASH(RADIO ALLUMINATION, TRIP BOX, ETC.) WILL BE FADED ON ONE SIDE OR WILL BE COMPLETELY FADED AND I CANT SEE THE TIME, STATION, GAS MILEAGE, ETC. FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN IT DOES THIS, MY CRUISE CONTROL FIGURE WONT SHOW BU...

Aug 22, 2015 Exterior Lighting 164,000 mi

SITTING IN MY TRUCK WITH THE KEY TURNED OR EVEN ON IDLE, THE ELECTRONICS ON MY DASH(RADIO ALLUMINATION, TRIP BOX, ETC.) WILL BE FADED ON ONE SIDE OR WILL BE COMPLETELY FADED AND I CANT SEE THE TIME, STATION, GAS MILEAGE, ETC. FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN IT DOES THIS, MY CRUISE CONTROL FIGURE WONT SHOW BU...

Jul 10, 2015 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REACHED HIGH LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICL...

Jul 10, 2015 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REACHED HIGH LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICL...

Jul 10, 2015 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REACHED HIGH LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICL...

Jul 10, 2015 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REACHED HIGH LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICL...

Jun 15, 2015 Air Bags 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1...

Jun 15, 2015 Air Bags 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1...

Jun 13, 2015 Electrical System

AIRBAG STAYS ON ALL THE TIME DO NOT MATTER WHAT YOU DO IT HAS A CODE OF 1869

Jun 13, 2015 Air Bags

AIRBAG STAYS ON ALL THE TIME DO NOT MATTER WHAT YOU DO IT HAS A CODE OF 1869

Jun 13, 2015 Electrical System

AIRBAG STAYS ON ALL THE TIME DO NOT MATTER WHAT YOU DO IT HAS A CODE OF 1869

Jun 13, 2015 Air Bags

AIRBAG STAYS ON ALL THE TIME DO NOT MATTER WHAT YOU DO IT HAS A CODE OF 1869

Jun 1, 2015 Air Bags 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.

Jun 1, 2015 Air Bags 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.

Apr 13, 2015 Power Train Fire 64,172 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTING CABLE BURNED THROUGH OR FRACTURED DUE TO THE CABLE RESTING ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ...

Apr 13, 2015 Power Train Fire 64,172 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTING CABLE BURNED THROUGH OR FRACTURED DUE TO THE CABLE RESTING ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ...

Apr 9, 2015 Power Train 64,172 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTING CABLE HAD BURNT THRU OR FRACTURED DUE TO THE CABLE RESTING ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND CORROSION. THE DE...

Apr 9, 2015 Power Train 64,172 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTING CABLE HAD BURNT THRU OR FRACTURED DUE TO THE CABLE RESTING ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND CORROSION. THE DE...

Mar 25, 2015 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WE...

Mar 25, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WE...

Mar 25, 2015 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WE...

Mar 25, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WE...

Mar 20, 2015 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AND ONTO THE REAR SEATS OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOWER REAR CAB CORNERS BECAME RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ...

Mar 20, 2015 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AND ONTO THE REAR SEATS OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOWER REAR CAB CORNERS BECAME RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ...

Mar 11, 2015 Tires

TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON FRONT DRIVE SIDE TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO CATCH IN TIME AND HAD TIRE REPLACED BUT WOULD LIKE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE ME BECAUSE THIS BRAND OF TIRE WAS RECALLED LAST YEAR FOR THE SAME REASON BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THE P265/70R17. THE BRAND OF TIRE IS CAPITAL PRECISION TRAC II, THE TIRE ...

Mar 11, 2015 Wheels

TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON FRONT DRIVE SIDE TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO CATCH IN TIME AND HAD TIRE REPLACED BUT WOULD LIKE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE ME BECAUSE THIS BRAND OF TIRE WAS RECALLED LAST YEAR FOR THE SAME REASON BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THE P265/70R17. THE BRAND OF TIRE IS CAPITAL PRECISION TRAC II, THE TIRE ...

Mar 11, 2015 Tires

TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON FRONT DRIVE SIDE TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO CATCH IN TIME AND HAD TIRE REPLACED BUT WOULD LIKE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE ME BECAUSE THIS BRAND OF TIRE WAS RECALLED LAST YEAR FOR THE SAME REASON BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THE P265/70R17. THE BRAND OF TIRE IS CAPITAL PRECISION TRAC II, THE TIRE ...

Mar 11, 2015 Wheels

TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON FRONT DRIVE SIDE TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO CATCH IN TIME AND HAD TIRE REPLACED BUT WOULD LIKE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE ME BECAUSE THIS BRAND OF TIRE WAS RECALLED LAST YEAR FOR THE SAME REASON BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THE P265/70R17. THE BRAND OF TIRE IS CAPITAL PRECISION TRAC II, THE TIRE ...

Mar 5, 2015 Engine 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN, TIMING CHAIN SLIDE, TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND CAM PHASERS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

Mar 5, 2015 Engine 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN, TIMING CHAIN SLIDE, TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND CAM PHASERS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

Feb 17, 2015 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REMOVING THE KEY AND RE-ENTERING THE KEY TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE SWITCH BACK INTO PLACE, BUT IT WAS NOT SECURELY CONNECTED. THE VE...

Feb 17, 2015 Power Train 127,000 mi

REAR END DOES A SKIDDING WHEN COMING FROM A COMPLETE STOP TO MOVING. LOOKS AS THOUGH THE BRAKES ARE NOT RELEASING LIKE THEY SHOULD, BUT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS GRINDING FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. WHEN CALLING AUTO PART STORES ABOUT GETTING A REPLACEMENT, THEY HAVE ALL ADVISED THAT THIS YEARS (2008) FO...

Feb 17, 2015 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REMOVING THE KEY AND RE-ENTERING THE KEY TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE SWITCH BACK INTO PLACE, BUT IT WAS NOT SECURELY CONNECTED. THE VE...

Feb 17, 2015 Power Train 127,000 mi

REAR END DOES A SKIDDING WHEN COMING FROM A COMPLETE STOP TO MOVING. LOOKS AS THOUGH THE BRAKES ARE NOT RELEASING LIKE THEY SHOULD, BUT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS GRINDING FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. WHEN CALLING AUTO PART STORES ABOUT GETTING A REPLACEMENT, THEY HAVE ALL ADVISED THAT THIS YEARS (2008) FO...

Feb 15, 2015 Steering 88,000 mi

WHEN I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN OFF A HIGHWAY RAMP, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP & THEN SNAPPED BACK & SPRAINED MY WRIST. I DON'T CARE ABOUT MY WRIST,BUT I DO CARE ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE LOWER STEERING SHAFT THAT WAS ENGINEERED WRONG TO START WITH & YOU MADE FORD ISSUE A RECALL (BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT)IN ...

Feb 15, 2015 Steering 88,000 mi

WHEN I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN OFF A HIGHWAY RAMP, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP & THEN SNAPPED BACK & SPRAINED MY WRIST. I DON'T CARE ABOUT MY WRIST,BUT I DO CARE ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE LOWER STEERING SHAFT THAT WAS ENGINEERED WRONG TO START WITH & YOU MADE FORD ISSUE A RECALL (BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT)IN ...

Feb 12, 2015 Tires 283 mi

2008 FORD F150 TIRES, WITHIN THREE MONTHS AND 283 MILES ALL FOUR OF THE TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION AND WERE REPLACED. ..UPDATED 02/12/15*BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE TREAD SEPARATED ON THE REPLACEMENT TIRES, AS WELL. *JB

Feb 12, 2015 Tires 283 mi

2008 FORD F150 TIRES, WITHIN THREE MONTHS AND 283 MILES ALL FOUR OF THE TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION AND WERE REPLACED. ..UPDATED 02/12/15*BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE TREAD SEPARATED ON THE REPLACEMENT TIRES, AS WELL. *JB

Feb 2, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 45,950 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 FORD F150 WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED SEVERE JERKING/MISSING AND LOSS OF POWER. IT CONTINUED TO GET WORSE WHILE VEHICLE WAS UNDER LOAD THEN EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING AND WOULD NOT START. I WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THE ISSUE WAS A LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE CAUSED BY ...

Feb 2, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 45,950 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 FORD F150 WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED SEVERE JERKING/MISSING AND LOSS OF POWER. IT CONTINUED TO GET WORSE WHILE VEHICLE WAS UNDER LOAD THEN EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING AND WOULD NOT START. I WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THE ISSUE WAS A LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE CAUSED BY ...

Jan 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. ...UPDATED 03/31/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STAT...

Jan 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. ...UPDATED 03/31/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STAT...

Jan 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 81,167 mi

FUEL PUMP DRIVER CORROSION CAUSE TRUCK TO STALL AND NOT RESTART LUCKY I WAS IN SAFE LOCATION OR COULD HAVE BEEN A BAD SCEAN FORD SHOULD RECALL THIS PART CAUSE IN STATES THAT USE SALT CAUSES THIS PROBLEM DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE IT GETS FIXED CAUSE NEW ONES HAVE A SPACERS SO THEY DON'T RUST IM...

Jan 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 81,167 mi

FUEL PUMP DRIVER CORROSION CAUSE TRUCK TO STALL AND NOT RESTART LUCKY I WAS IN SAFE LOCATION OR COULD HAVE BEEN A BAD SCEAN FORD SHOULD RECALL THIS PART CAUSE IN STATES THAT USE SALT CAUSES THIS PROBLEM DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE IT GETS FIXED CAUSE NEW ONES HAVE A SPACERS SO THEY DON'T RUST IM...

Dec 16, 2014 Electrical System 54,000 mi

ON SUNDAY 12/14/14 AT 7PM MY 2008 FORD F-150 SHUT OFF WHEN I WAS GOING 65 MPH DOWN THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR HOURS WAITING FOR IT TO BE TOWED. TURNS OUT THE FUEL PRESSURE MODULE (FPM) THAT IS MOUNTED IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK ON A CROSSMEBER OF THE FRAME UP A...

Dec 16, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 54,000 mi

ON SUNDAY 12/14/14 AT 7PM MY 2008 FORD F-150 SHUT OFF WHEN I WAS GOING 65 MPH DOWN THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR HOURS WAITING FOR IT TO BE TOWED. TURNS OUT THE FUEL PRESSURE MODULE (FPM) THAT IS MOUNTED IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK ON A CROSSMEBER OF THE FRAME UP A...

Dec 16, 2014 Engine 54,000 mi

ON SUNDAY 12/14/14 AT 7PM MY 2008 FORD F-150 SHUT OFF WHEN I WAS GOING 65 MPH DOWN THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR HOURS WAITING FOR IT TO BE TOWED. TURNS OUT THE FUEL PRESSURE MODULE (FPM) THAT IS MOUNTED IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK ON A CROSSMEBER OF THE FRAME UP A...

Dec 16, 2014 Electrical System 54,000 mi

ON SUNDAY 12/14/14 AT 7PM MY 2008 FORD F-150 SHUT OFF WHEN I WAS GOING 65 MPH DOWN THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR HOURS WAITING FOR IT TO BE TOWED. TURNS OUT THE FUEL PRESSURE MODULE (FPM) THAT IS MOUNTED IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK ON A CROSSMEBER OF THE FRAME UP A...

Dec 16, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 54,000 mi

ON SUNDAY 12/14/14 AT 7PM MY 2008 FORD F-150 SHUT OFF WHEN I WAS GOING 65 MPH DOWN THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR HOURS WAITING FOR IT TO BE TOWED. TURNS OUT THE FUEL PRESSURE MODULE (FPM) THAT IS MOUNTED IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK ON A CROSSMEBER OF THE FRAME UP A...

Dec 16, 2014 Engine 54,000 mi

ON SUNDAY 12/14/14 AT 7PM MY 2008 FORD F-150 SHUT OFF WHEN I WAS GOING 65 MPH DOWN THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR HOURS WAITING FOR IT TO BE TOWED. TURNS OUT THE FUEL PRESSURE MODULE (FPM) THAT IS MOUNTED IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK ON A CROSSMEBER OF THE FRAME UP A...

Dec 11, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F 150. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, EXHAUST FUMES EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED DAILY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU...

Dec 11, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F 150. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, EXHAUST FUMES EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED DAILY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU...

Dec 2, 2014 Engine 82,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK HOME ON THANKSGIVING AND IT BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG (SECOND INCIDENT, DIFFERENT CYLINDER). I WAS LATER TOLD THAT AN ENGINE FIRE COULD OCCUR FROM THE FUEL/FUMES COMING FROM THE OPEN CYLINDER HEAD. *JS

Dec 2, 2014 Engine 82,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK HOME ON THANKSGIVING AND IT BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG (SECOND INCIDENT, DIFFERENT CYLINDER). I WAS LATER TOLD THAT AN ENGINE FIRE COULD OCCUR FROM THE FUEL/FUMES COMING FROM THE OPEN CYLINDER HEAD. *JS

Nov 18, 2014 Seat Belts 105,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT TAKES A FEW TRIES TO GET IT TO CLICK AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T ENGAGE ALL THE WAY AND THE LATCH COMES OUT. A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 1 LEAD THE DISCOVERY OF KNOWN ISSUES WITH SPARK PLUGS AND REMOVAL. 3 OF THE PLUGS WERE LOOSE. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Engine 105,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT TAKES A FEW TRIES TO GET IT TO CLICK AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T ENGAGE ALL THE WAY AND THE LATCH COMES OUT. A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 1 LEAD THE DISCOVERY OF KNOWN ISSUES WITH SPARK PLUGS AND REMOVAL. 3 OF THE PLUGS WERE LOOSE. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Seat Belts 105,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT TAKES A FEW TRIES TO GET IT TO CLICK AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T ENGAGE ALL THE WAY AND THE LATCH COMES OUT. A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 1 LEAD THE DISCOVERY OF KNOWN ISSUES WITH SPARK PLUGS AND REMOVAL. 3 OF THE PLUGS WERE LOOSE. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Engine 105,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT TAKES A FEW TRIES TO GET IT TO CLICK AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T ENGAGE ALL THE WAY AND THE LATCH COMES OUT. A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 1 LEAD THE DISCOVERY OF KNOWN ISSUES WITH SPARK PLUGS AND REMOVAL. 3 OF THE PLUGS WERE LOOSE. *TR

Nov 10, 2014 Engine 168,500 mi

MOTOR EJECTED SPARK PLUG PASSENGER SIDE THIRD ONE BACK. SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT IS A FAULTY DESIGN. *TR

Nov 10, 2014 Engine 168,500 mi

MOTOR EJECTED SPARK PLUG PASSENGER SIDE THIRD ONE BACK. SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT IS A FAULTY DESIGN. *TR

Oct 15, 2014 Engine 51,200 mi

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT SLOW SPEED AND SEVERE RATTLING AND LOSS OF POWER TO VEHICLE WHICH COULD EASILY RESULT IN ACCIDENT. FORD SERVICE INDICATED THAT IT WAS CAM PHASING OR OTHERWISE KNOWN AS INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER RETARDED PROBLEM. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION WHICH SHOULD BE ADDRESSED VI...

Oct 15, 2014 Power Train 51,200 mi

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT SLOW SPEED AND SEVERE RATTLING AND LOSS OF POWER TO VEHICLE WHICH COULD EASILY RESULT IN ACCIDENT. FORD SERVICE INDICATED THAT IT WAS CAM PHASING OR OTHERWISE KNOWN AS INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER RETARDED PROBLEM. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION WHICH SHOULD BE ADDRESSED VI...

Oct 15, 2014 Engine 51,200 mi

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT SLOW SPEED AND SEVERE RATTLING AND LOSS OF POWER TO VEHICLE WHICH COULD EASILY RESULT IN ACCIDENT. FORD SERVICE INDICATED THAT IT WAS CAM PHASING OR OTHERWISE KNOWN AS INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER RETARDED PROBLEM. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION WHICH SHOULD BE ADDRESSED VI...

Oct 15, 2014 Power Train 51,200 mi

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT SLOW SPEED AND SEVERE RATTLING AND LOSS OF POWER TO VEHICLE WHICH COULD EASILY RESULT IN ACCIDENT. FORD SERVICE INDICATED THAT IT WAS CAM PHASING OR OTHERWISE KNOWN AS INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER RETARDED PROBLEM. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION WHICH SHOULD BE ADDRESSED VI...

Oct 13, 2014 Structure 1,110,000 mi

THE CLEAR COAT PAINT IS PEALING OFF THE FRONT TRUCKER AROUND THE HEADLIGHT AND FRONT BUMPER. *TR

Oct 13, 2014 Structure 1,110,000 mi

THE CLEAR COAT PAINT IS PEALING OFF THE FRONT TRUCKER AROUND THE HEADLIGHT AND FRONT BUMPER. *TR

Sep 26, 2014 Power Train 38,450 mi

STARTED VEHICLE WITH NO ISSUES, DROVE FROM HOME TO LOCATION APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES AWAY. DURING THE DRIVE, I COULD FEEL A "HESITATION" DURING THE AUTOMATIC SHIFTING OF GEARS. HESITATION SEEMED TO PROGRESS DURING DRIVE TO LOCATION. ARRIVED AT LOCATION WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. 3 HOURS LATER I LEFT L...

Sep 26, 2014 Power Train 38,450 mi

STARTED VEHICLE WITH NO ISSUES, DROVE FROM HOME TO LOCATION APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES AWAY. DURING THE DRIVE, I COULD FEEL A "HESITATION" DURING THE AUTOMATIC SHIFTING OF GEARS. HESITATION SEEMED TO PROGRESS DURING DRIVE TO LOCATION. ARRIVED AT LOCATION WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. 3 HOURS LATER I LEFT L...

Sep 4, 2014 Steering 52,000 mi

WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT THE STEERING GETS STIFF AND JERKING CAUSING OVERSTEER AND ERRATIC MOTION. ADDED POWERSTEERING FLUID BUT DID NOT HELP. *TR

Sep 4, 2014 Steering 52,000 mi

WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT THE STEERING GETS STIFF AND JERKING CAUSING OVERSTEER AND ERRATIC MOTION. ADDED POWERSTEERING FLUID BUT DID NOT HELP. *TR

Aug 19, 2014 Steering 34,350 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, NOTICED STEERING BECAME VERY TIGHT. HAD TO FORCE IT THEN IT "RELEASED" RESULTING IN AN OVER STEER AND ALMOST VEERING TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CENTERING THE WHEEL ALSO BECAME DIFFICULT AND RESULTING IN OVERSTEER THE OPPOSITE WAY. SAME PROBLEM - RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURN. WAS ...

Aug 19, 2014 Steering 34,350 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, NOTICED STEERING BECAME VERY TIGHT. HAD TO FORCE IT THEN IT "RELEASED" RESULTING IN AN OVER STEER AND ALMOST VEERING TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CENTERING THE WHEEL ALSO BECAME DIFFICULT AND RESULTING IN OVERSTEER THE OPPOSITE WAY. SAME PROBLEM - RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURN. WAS ...

Jul 22, 2014 Engine 72,000 mi

STARTED SHAKING AND SPUTTERING IN REVERSE AT LOW RPM. TWO TRANSMISSION SHOPS SAID IT WAS THE REVERSE BAND IN TRANSMISSION AND NEEDED REBUILD. HAD TRANS REBUILT (AT COST OF 2390.00). AFTER REBUILD, MECHANIC WAS DRIVING AND IT STILL HAD PROBLEM. AFTER RESEARCHING, HE THINKS IT IS THE CAM PHASERS CAUSI...

Jul 22, 2014 Power Train 72,000 mi

STARTED SHAKING AND SPUTTERING IN REVERSE AT LOW RPM. TWO TRANSMISSION SHOPS SAID IT WAS THE REVERSE BAND IN TRANSMISSION AND NEEDED REBUILD. HAD TRANS REBUILT (AT COST OF 2390.00). AFTER REBUILD, MECHANIC WAS DRIVING AND IT STILL HAD PROBLEM. AFTER RESEARCHING, HE THINKS IT IS THE CAM PHASERS CAUSI...

Jul 22, 2014 Engine 72,000 mi

STARTED SHAKING AND SPUTTERING IN REVERSE AT LOW RPM. TWO TRANSMISSION SHOPS SAID IT WAS THE REVERSE BAND IN TRANSMISSION AND NEEDED REBUILD. HAD TRANS REBUILT (AT COST OF 2390.00). AFTER REBUILD, MECHANIC WAS DRIVING AND IT STILL HAD PROBLEM. AFTER RESEARCHING, HE THINKS IT IS THE CAM PHASERS CAUSI...

Jul 22, 2014 Power Train 72,000 mi

STARTED SHAKING AND SPUTTERING IN REVERSE AT LOW RPM. TWO TRANSMISSION SHOPS SAID IT WAS THE REVERSE BAND IN TRANSMISSION AND NEEDED REBUILD. HAD TRANS REBUILT (AT COST OF 2390.00). AFTER REBUILD, MECHANIC WAS DRIVING AND IT STILL HAD PROBLEM. AFTER RESEARCHING, HE THINKS IT IS THE CAM PHASERS CAUSI...

Jul 18, 2014 Steering 157,449 mi

STEERING STICKS. *TR

Jul 18, 2014 Steering 157,449 mi

STEERING STICKS. *TR

Jul 11, 2014 Power Train 81,000 mi

MY TRUCK HAS 81K MILES ON IT AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAS GONE BAD. I HAVE NEVER IN THE PAST HEARD OF A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL IS SHOWING MAJOR WEAR. MY WIFE'S 2000 MINI VAN HAS NO WEAR ON IT. WHY WOULD THE TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL BE FALLI...

Jul 11, 2014 Steering 81,000 mi

MY TRUCK HAS 81K MILES ON IT AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAS GONE BAD. I HAVE NEVER IN THE PAST HEARD OF A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL IS SHOWING MAJOR WEAR. MY WIFE'S 2000 MINI VAN HAS NO WEAR ON IT. WHY WOULD THE TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL BE FALLI...

Jul 11, 2014 Power Train 81,000 mi

MY TRUCK HAS 81K MILES ON IT AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAS GONE BAD. I HAVE NEVER IN THE PAST HEARD OF A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL IS SHOWING MAJOR WEAR. MY WIFE'S 2000 MINI VAN HAS NO WEAR ON IT. WHY WOULD THE TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL BE FALLI...

Jul 11, 2014 Steering 81,000 mi

MY TRUCK HAS 81K MILES ON IT AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAS GONE BAD. I HAVE NEVER IN THE PAST HEARD OF A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL IS SHOWING MAJOR WEAR. MY WIFE'S 2000 MINI VAN HAS NO WEAR ON IT. WHY WOULD THE TOP OF MY STEERING WHEEL BE FALLI...

Jun 25, 2014 Steering 2,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW WITH 26 MILES ON IT. I HAVE SINCE HAD BRAKES GO OUT...STEERING GO OUT, POWERTRAIN REPLACED WITH REFURBISHED ONE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE STEERING ISSUE IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND ALL THE MECHANICS AT FORD SAY IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE SPARK PLUGS ...

Jun 25, 2014 Service Brakes 2,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW WITH 26 MILES ON IT. I HAVE SINCE HAD BRAKES GO OUT...STEERING GO OUT, POWERTRAIN REPLACED WITH REFURBISHED ONE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE STEERING ISSUE IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND ALL THE MECHANICS AT FORD SAY IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE SPARK PLUGS ...

Jun 25, 2014 Power Train 2,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW WITH 26 MILES ON IT. I HAVE SINCE HAD BRAKES GO OUT...STEERING GO OUT, POWERTRAIN REPLACED WITH REFURBISHED ONE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE STEERING ISSUE IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND ALL THE MECHANICS AT FORD SAY IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE SPARK PLUGS ...

Jun 25, 2014 Steering 2,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW WITH 26 MILES ON IT. I HAVE SINCE HAD BRAKES GO OUT...STEERING GO OUT, POWERTRAIN REPLACED WITH REFURBISHED ONE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE STEERING ISSUE IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND ALL THE MECHANICS AT FORD SAY IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE SPARK PLUGS ...

Jun 25, 2014 Service Brakes 2,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW WITH 26 MILES ON IT. I HAVE SINCE HAD BRAKES GO OUT...STEERING GO OUT, POWERTRAIN REPLACED WITH REFURBISHED ONE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE STEERING ISSUE IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND ALL THE MECHANICS AT FORD SAY IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE SPARK PLUGS ...

Jun 25, 2014 Power Train 2,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW WITH 26 MILES ON IT. I HAVE SINCE HAD BRAKES GO OUT...STEERING GO OUT, POWERTRAIN REPLACED WITH REFURBISHED ONE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE STEERING ISSUE IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND ALL THE MECHANICS AT FORD SAY IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE SPARK PLUGS ...

Jun 16, 2014 Engine

PURCHASED USED 2008 FORD F-150 5.4L V8 GASOLINE TRUCK A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. LAST YEAR THE TRUCK STARTED TO SOUND LIKE A DIESEL ONCE THE ENGINE WARMED UP. THE CAM PHASER SENSORS WERE REPLACED. THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. NEXT WE WILL HAVE A CAM PHASER LOCK OUT SYSTEM INSTALLED. THE MECHANIC SAYS T...

Jun 16, 2014 Engine

PURCHASED USED 2008 FORD F-150 5.4L V8 GASOLINE TRUCK A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. LAST YEAR THE TRUCK STARTED TO SOUND LIKE A DIESEL ONCE THE ENGINE WARMED UP. THE CAM PHASER SENSORS WERE REPLACED. THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. NEXT WE WILL HAVE A CAM PHASER LOCK OUT SYSTEM INSTALLED. THE MECHANIC SAYS T...

May 14, 2014 Engine 109,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 FORD F-150 KING RANCH WITH A 5.4 L ENGINE. EXHAUST STUDS HAVE SNAPPED OFF CAUSING A LEAK FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND CARBON MONOXIDE FILLS THE CAB OF THIS VEHICLE SETTING AT IDLE. FORD HAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE FOR USING A NON CONFORMING GRADE OF STUD. ACCORDING TO FORUMS THAT I...

May 14, 2014 Engine 109,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 FORD F-150 KING RANCH WITH A 5.4 L ENGINE. EXHAUST STUDS HAVE SNAPPED OFF CAUSING A LEAK FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND CARBON MONOXIDE FILLS THE CAB OF THIS VEHICLE SETTING AT IDLE. FORD HAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE FOR USING A NON CONFORMING GRADE OF STUD. ACCORDING TO FORUMS THAT I...

May 12, 2014 Unknown 36,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD RUBBER COVER MOLDING WAS DEFECTIVE. THE RUBBER MOLDING FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE RUBBER TO BECOME TRAPPED IN THE WINDSHIELD DOCK AREA AND CAN BE RELEASED WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSED A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T...

May 12, 2014 Unknown 36,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD RUBBER COVER MOLDING WAS DEFECTIVE. THE RUBBER MOLDING FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE RUBBER TO BECOME TRAPPED IN THE WINDSHIELD DOCK AREA AND CAN BE RELEASED WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSED A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T...

May 9, 2014 Steering 45,205 mi

STEERING IS TIGHT AND HARD TO STEER ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING AROUND CURVES AND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING IS TIGHT AND THEN LOOSENS UP AND JERKS SUDDENLY . FOUND THE STEERING COLUMN KNUCKLES SCOLDED AND NO WAY TO LUBRICATE. *TR

May 9, 2014 Steering 45,205 mi

STEERING IS TIGHT AND HARD TO STEER ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING AROUND CURVES AND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING IS TIGHT AND THEN LOOSENS UP AND JERKS SUDDENLY . FOUND THE STEERING COLUMN KNUCKLES SCOLDED AND NO WAY TO LUBRICATE. *TR

Apr 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2008 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THROTTLE BODY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, BUT WHEN SHE HIT THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. *JB

Apr 28, 2014 Engine 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WAS DRIVING 35 MPH AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED AS SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE EXHAUST. AFTER THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN, IT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEALS WERE LEAKING ...

Apr 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2008 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THROTTLE BODY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, BUT WHEN SHE HIT THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. *JB

Apr 28, 2014 Engine 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WAS DRIVING 35 MPH AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED AS SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE EXHAUST. AFTER THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN, IT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEALS WERE LEAKING ...

Apr 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 82,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD INTERMITTENT STARTING ISSUE AND HAS LEFT ME STRANDED. AFTER RUNNING A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK WITH A SCANNER RECEIVED A P1233 CODE WHICH IS THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE OFFLINE. COMPONENT LOCATED UNDERNEATH BOLTED TO THE FRAME.CALLED AND EMAILED SPITZER FORD,LOCAL DEALER, AND THEY'RE UNSURE OR A...

Apr 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 82,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD INTERMITTENT STARTING ISSUE AND HAS LEFT ME STRANDED. AFTER RUNNING A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK WITH A SCANNER RECEIVED A P1233 CODE WHICH IS THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE OFFLINE. COMPONENT LOCATED UNDERNEATH BOLTED TO THE FRAME.CALLED AND EMAILED SPITZER FORD,LOCAL DEALER, AND THEY'RE UNSURE OR A...

Mar 19, 2014 Electrical System Fire 111,383 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED, THE AIR BAG ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY. ADDITIONALLY, SMOKE BILLOWED FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD AREA AS THE FLOORBOARD BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE...

Mar 19, 2014 Electrical System Fire 111,383 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED, THE AIR BAG ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY. ADDITIONALLY, SMOKE BILLOWED FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD AREA AS THE FLOORBOARD BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE...

Mar 11, 2014 Electrical System 22,000 mi

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPS, SPEDOMETER, TEMP GAUGE AUDIO BEEPER RANDOMLY GO ON AND OFF. SPEEDOMETER GOES TO ZERO, MILEAGE GOES TO DASHED LINES OR "CHECK GAUGES".

Mar 11, 2014 Electrical System 22,000 mi

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPS, SPEDOMETER, TEMP GAUGE AUDIO BEEPER RANDOMLY GO ON AND OFF. SPEEDOMETER GOES TO ZERO, MILEAGE GOES TO DASHED LINES OR "CHECK GAUGES".

Mar 8, 2014 Electrical System 63,000 mi

DROVE TRUCK THROUGH CARWASH PULL ON TO ROAD QUIT RUNNING TRIED TO START AND DID ENOUGH TO GET OFF ROAD THEN QUIT AGAIN AND WOULD NOT START AT ALL. TOWED TO FORD GARAGE MODULE RUSTED OFF FRAME. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FORD BECAUSE PART IS MADE OF POT METAL AND BOLTED TO STEEL CROSS MEMBER. *TR

Mar 8, 2014 Structure 63,000 mi

DROVE TRUCK THROUGH CARWASH PULL ON TO ROAD QUIT RUNNING TRIED TO START AND DID ENOUGH TO GET OFF ROAD THEN QUIT AGAIN AND WOULD NOT START AT ALL. TOWED TO FORD GARAGE MODULE RUSTED OFF FRAME. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FORD BECAUSE PART IS MADE OF POT METAL AND BOLTED TO STEEL CROSS MEMBER. *TR

Mar 8, 2014 Electrical System 63,000 mi

DROVE TRUCK THROUGH CARWASH PULL ON TO ROAD QUIT RUNNING TRIED TO START AND DID ENOUGH TO GET OFF ROAD THEN QUIT AGAIN AND WOULD NOT START AT ALL. TOWED TO FORD GARAGE MODULE RUSTED OFF FRAME. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FORD BECAUSE PART IS MADE OF POT METAL AND BOLTED TO STEEL CROSS MEMBER. *TR

Mar 8, 2014 Structure 63,000 mi

DROVE TRUCK THROUGH CARWASH PULL ON TO ROAD QUIT RUNNING TRIED TO START AND DID ENOUGH TO GET OFF ROAD THEN QUIT AGAIN AND WOULD NOT START AT ALL. TOWED TO FORD GARAGE MODULE RUSTED OFF FRAME. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FORD BECAUSE PART IS MADE OF POT METAL AND BOLTED TO STEEL CROSS MEMBER. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Visibility/wiper 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE SUN ROOF BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE BECAUSE IT WAS AN AFTER MARKET SUN ROOF. THE MANUFAC...

Jan 30, 2014 Visibility/wiper 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE SUN ROOF BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE BECAUSE IT WAS AN AFTER MARKET SUN ROOF. THE MANUFAC...

Jan 20, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,000 mi

FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE FAILED WITHOUT NOTICE, STOPPING VEHICLE. DISSIMILAR METALS IN CONTACT CAUSED CORROSION OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENT. A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH EVERY ENGINEER AND MECHANIC. *TR

Jan 20, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 64,500 mi

FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP FAILED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MILES AN HOUR CAUSING FRONT EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK TO HIT THE PAVEMENT AND BE DRUG SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROADWAY. UPON FAILURE OF THE STRAP, THE METAL HOOK DUG A GROOVE INTO THE DRIVESHAFT. *TR

Jan 20, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,000 mi

FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE FAILED WITHOUT NOTICE, STOPPING VEHICLE. DISSIMILAR METALS IN CONTACT CAUSED CORROSION OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENT. A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH EVERY ENGINEER AND MECHANIC. *TR

Jan 20, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 64,500 mi

FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP FAILED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MILES AN HOUR CAUSING FRONT EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK TO HIT THE PAVEMENT AND BE DRUG SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROADWAY. UPON FAILURE OF THE STRAP, THE METAL HOOK DUG A GROOVE INTO THE DRIVESHAFT. *TR

Dec 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE STICKING AND I PUT MY OB11 ON AND ISAID CODE P2104 AND P2111 .SO ICALLED AND THEY SAY ITS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM.IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO I CAN SEE SOME ONE GET HURT SO I THINK IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Dec 30, 2013 Wheels 64,000 mi

I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE STICKING AND I PUT MY OB11 ON AND ISAID CODE P2104 AND P2111 .SO ICALLED AND THEY SAY ITS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM.IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO I CAN SEE SOME ONE GET HURT SO I THINK IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Dec 30, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 64,000 mi

I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE STICKING AND I PUT MY OB11 ON AND ISAID CODE P2104 AND P2111 .SO ICALLED AND THEY SAY ITS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM.IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO I CAN SEE SOME ONE GET HURT SO I THINK IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Dec 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE STICKING AND I PUT MY OB11 ON AND ISAID CODE P2104 AND P2111 .SO ICALLED AND THEY SAY ITS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM.IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO I CAN SEE SOME ONE GET HURT SO I THINK IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Dec 30, 2013 Wheels 64,000 mi

I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE STICKING AND I PUT MY OB11 ON AND ISAID CODE P2104 AND P2111 .SO ICALLED AND THEY SAY ITS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM.IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO I CAN SEE SOME ONE GET HURT SO I THINK IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Dec 30, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 64,000 mi

I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE STICKING AND I PUT MY OB11 ON AND ISAID CODE P2104 AND P2111 .SO ICALLED AND THEY SAY ITS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM.IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO I CAN SEE SOME ONE GET HURT SO I THINK IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Dec 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 74,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN BRAKING THE ACCELERATOR IS ALSO DEPRESSED AT THE SAME TIME. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY. TODAY WHILE PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY THIS HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE HOUSE PUSHING IT OFF THE FOUNDATION AND CAUSING DAMAGE ...

Dec 21, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 74,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN BRAKING THE ACCELERATOR IS ALSO DEPRESSED AT THE SAME TIME. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY. TODAY WHILE PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY THIS HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE HOUSE PUSHING IT OFF THE FOUNDATION AND CAUSING DAMAGE ...

Dec 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 74,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN BRAKING THE ACCELERATOR IS ALSO DEPRESSED AT THE SAME TIME. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY. TODAY WHILE PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY THIS HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE HOUSE PUSHING IT OFF THE FOUNDATION AND CAUSING DAMAGE ...

Dec 21, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 74,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN BRAKING THE ACCELERATOR IS ALSO DEPRESSED AT THE SAME TIME. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY. TODAY WHILE PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY THIS HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE HOUSE PUSHING IT OFF THE FOUNDATION AND CAUSING DAMAGE ...

Dec 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 73,000 mi

FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE - FAULTY DESIGN IN THE MOUNTING OF THE DRIVER MODULE CAUSING PARTS TO FAIL AND CAUSING NO STARTS/LOSS OF POWER(STALES). *TR

Dec 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 73,000 mi

FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE - FAULTY DESIGN IN THE MOUNTING OF THE DRIVER MODULE CAUSING PARTS TO FAIL AND CAUSING NO STARTS/LOSS OF POWER(STALES). *TR

Nov 6, 2013 Engine 41,000 mi

MY SON WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH ENGINE BEING SLUGGISH FOR A WEEK OR SO AND TRIED TO PASS SOMEONE AND ENGINE CUT OUT AND HE WAS ALMOST RAN OVER BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. WE TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND THEY HAD A BULLETIN FROM FORD ABOUT FAULTY ENGINES IN 2008 F 150'S AND SAID FORD WOULD REPLACE THE ENGINE. TH...

Nov 6, 2013 Engine 41,000 mi

MY SON WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH ENGINE BEING SLUGGISH FOR A WEEK OR SO AND TRIED TO PASS SOMEONE AND ENGINE CUT OUT AND HE WAS ALMOST RAN OVER BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. WE TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND THEY HAD A BULLETIN FROM FORD ABOUT FAULTY ENGINES IN 2008 F 150'S AND SAID FORD WOULD REPLACE THE ENGINE. TH...

Nov 3, 2013 Seat Belts 70,600 mi

THE SEATBELT RECEIVER/LOCKING MECHANISM TO CLASP SEAT BELT ACROSS BODY DID NOT ENGAGE AND SEIZE CLASP. THE RECEIVER DID NOT ENGAGE AND GRASP THE SEATBELT HOOK ON DRIVER SIDE. FAILURE THOUGHT ISOLATED BUT PASSENGER SIDE EXPERIENCED ISSUE AT SAME TIME. EXAMINED RECEIVER, NO GROSS BUILD UP OR EXTERNAL ...

Nov 3, 2013 Seat Belts 70,600 mi

THE SEATBELT RECEIVER/LOCKING MECHANISM TO CLASP SEAT BELT ACROSS BODY DID NOT ENGAGE AND SEIZE CLASP. THE RECEIVER DID NOT ENGAGE AND GRASP THE SEATBELT HOOK ON DRIVER SIDE. FAILURE THOUGHT ISOLATED BUT PASSENGER SIDE EXPERIENCED ISSUE AT SAME TIME. EXAMINED RECEIVER, NO GROSS BUILD UP OR EXTERNAL ...

Oct 29, 2013 Steering 39,000 mi

STEERING GOT VERY HARD TO TURN. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS NOW. USE WD-40 TO LOOSEN THE KNUCKLE. *TR

Oct 29, 2013 Steering 39,000 mi

STEERING GOT VERY HARD TO TURN. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS NOW. USE WD-40 TO LOOSEN THE KNUCKLE. *TR

Oct 24, 2013 Steering 64,660 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 3 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT LUBRICATED THE STEERING COLUMN BY APPLYING OIL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RUNNING BOARDS WERE DAMAGED AND THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE ...

Oct 24, 2013 Steering 64,660 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 3 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT LUBRICATED THE STEERING COLUMN BY APPLYING OIL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RUNNING BOARDS WERE DAMAGED AND THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE ...

Oct 20, 2013 Steering 44,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN. FEELS AS IF IT IS LOCKING UP AND I REALLY HAVE TO MUSCLE IT BACK TO CENTER AFTER TAKING A SHARP TURN. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE LUBRICATED A U JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT WHICH HELPED AND TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IF/WHEN IT STARTS BINDING UP AGAIN...

Oct 20, 2013 Structure 44,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN. FEELS AS IF IT IS LOCKING UP AND I REALLY HAVE TO MUSCLE IT BACK TO CENTER AFTER TAKING A SHARP TURN. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE LUBRICATED A U JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT WHICH HELPED AND TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IF/WHEN IT STARTS BINDING UP AGAIN...

Oct 20, 2013 Steering 44,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN. FEELS AS IF IT IS LOCKING UP AND I REALLY HAVE TO MUSCLE IT BACK TO CENTER AFTER TAKING A SHARP TURN. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE LUBRICATED A U JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT WHICH HELPED AND TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IF/WHEN IT STARTS BINDING UP AGAIN...

Oct 20, 2013 Structure 44,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN. FEELS AS IF IT IS LOCKING UP AND I REALLY HAVE TO MUSCLE IT BACK TO CENTER AFTER TAKING A SHARP TURN. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE LUBRICATED A U JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT WHICH HELPED AND TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IF/WHEN IT STARTS BINDING UP AGAIN...

Oct 13, 2013 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

THE BRAKES COME ON WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. *TR

Oct 13, 2013 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

THE BRAKES COME ON WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. *TR

Sep 19, 2013 Steering 49,000 mi

POWER STEERING BECAME INTERMITTENT AND VEHICLE WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FAULTY, RUSTED LOWER LINKAGE IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY. *TR

Sep 19, 2013 Steering 49,000 mi

POWER STEERING BECAME INTERMITTENT AND VEHICLE WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FAULTY, RUSTED LOWER LINKAGE IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY. *TR

Sep 12, 2013 Steering 27,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY STEERING SUDDENLY STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS BINDING. I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A LARGE POOL OF FLUID UNDERNEATH. I HAD IT TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A STEERING RACK. THE STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY ( I HAVE A RECEIPT, JUST NOT ...

Sep 12, 2013 Steering 27,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY STEERING SUDDENLY STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS BINDING. I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A LARGE POOL OF FLUID UNDERNEATH. I HAD IT TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A STEERING RACK. THE STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY ( I HAVE A RECEIPT, JUST NOT ...

Sep 11, 2013 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND STEERING LINE HAD A...

Sep 11, 2013 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND STEERING LINE HAD A...

Sep 6, 2013 Steering 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES EVEN WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT APPLIED OIL TO THE STEERING COLUMN TO ALLEVIATE THE FAILURE. THE REMEDY LASTED ...

Sep 6, 2013 Steering 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES EVEN WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT APPLIED OIL TO THE STEERING COLUMN TO ALLEVIATE THE FAILURE. THE REMEDY LASTED ...

Sep 1, 2013 Steering 61,917 mi

THE TRUCK STEERING COLUMN WAS HARD TO TURN. CLUNKING AND STICKING POINTS WERE NOTED DURING TURNING.FOUND LOWER STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT SEIZED. THIS COINCIDES WITH LATEST FORD RECALL FOR 2005 - 2011 FORD CARS. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED AS "FROZEN" BY FORD AND REPLACED ON 06/17/13. THI...

Sep 1, 2013 Engine 61,917 mi

THE TRUCK STEERING COLUMN WAS HARD TO TURN. CLUNKING AND STICKING POINTS WERE NOTED DURING TURNING.FOUND LOWER STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT SEIZED. THIS COINCIDES WITH LATEST FORD RECALL FOR 2005 - 2011 FORD CARS. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED AS "FROZEN" BY FORD AND REPLACED ON 06/17/13. THI...

Sep 1, 2013 Steering 61,917 mi

THE TRUCK STEERING COLUMN WAS HARD TO TURN. CLUNKING AND STICKING POINTS WERE NOTED DURING TURNING.FOUND LOWER STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT SEIZED. THIS COINCIDES WITH LATEST FORD RECALL FOR 2005 - 2011 FORD CARS. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED AS "FROZEN" BY FORD AND REPLACED ON 06/17/13. THI...

Sep 1, 2013 Engine 61,917 mi

THE TRUCK STEERING COLUMN WAS HARD TO TURN. CLUNKING AND STICKING POINTS WERE NOTED DURING TURNING.FOUND LOWER STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT SEIZED. THIS COINCIDES WITH LATEST FORD RECALL FOR 2005 - 2011 FORD CARS. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED AS "FROZEN" BY FORD AND REPLACED ON 06/17/13. THI...

Aug 4, 2013 Electrical System 98,000 mi

DURING THE SPRING OF 2013 THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH WAS PRODUCING THE SAME AMOUNT OF AIR ON POSITION 4 AS IT DID ON 3. I REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR, BUT THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I TOOK OFF THE DASH TRIM BEZEL TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE REAR OF THE HVAC CONTROLS, AND I WA...

Aug 4, 2013 Visibility 98,000 mi

DURING THE SPRING OF 2013 THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH WAS PRODUCING THE SAME AMOUNT OF AIR ON POSITION 4 AS IT DID ON 3. I REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR, BUT THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I TOOK OFF THE DASH TRIM BEZEL TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE REAR OF THE HVAC CONTROLS, AND I WA...

Aug 4, 2013 Electrical System 98,000 mi

DURING THE SPRING OF 2013 THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH WAS PRODUCING THE SAME AMOUNT OF AIR ON POSITION 4 AS IT DID ON 3. I REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR, BUT THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I TOOK OFF THE DASH TRIM BEZEL TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE REAR OF THE HVAC CONTROLS, AND I WA...

Aug 4, 2013 Visibility 98,000 mi

DURING THE SPRING OF 2013 THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH WAS PRODUCING THE SAME AMOUNT OF AIR ON POSITION 4 AS IT DID ON 3. I REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR, BUT THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I TOOK OFF THE DASH TRIM BEZEL TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE REAR OF THE HVAC CONTROLS, AND I WA...

Aug 3, 2013 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

HIT A COW DRIVING AT 55MPH WHICH TOTALED THE TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Aug 3, 2013 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

HIT A COW DRIVING AT 55MPH WHICH TOTALED THE TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jul 10, 2013 Tires 31,940 mi

I OWN A 2008 FORD F-150 LARIAT WHICH IS LIGHTLY USED AND NEVER CARRIES A LOAD.THE TIRES ON MY TRUCK DRY ROTTED BY 5/19/11 AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MILEAGE WAS 18369, COST TO ME WAS $362.00. NOW THE NEW TIRES HAVE DONE THE SAME THING. I DO NOT HAUL CARGO OR DRIVE AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. MY CURRENT MILEAG...

Jul 10, 2013 Tires 31,940 mi

I OWN A 2008 FORD F-150 LARIAT WHICH IS LIGHTLY USED AND NEVER CARRIES A LOAD.THE TIRES ON MY TRUCK DRY ROTTED BY 5/19/11 AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MILEAGE WAS 18369, COST TO ME WAS $362.00. NOW THE NEW TIRES HAVE DONE THE SAME THING. I DO NOT HAUL CARGO OR DRIVE AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. MY CURRENT MILEAG...

Jun 28, 2013 Steering 59,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 F-150. AS I WAS TAKING AN EXIT OFF THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL LOOKED UP & I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL & ENDED UP ON THE GRASSY AREA OF THE EXIT.. THE PROBLEM IS THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT BINDS UP & LOCKS. THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE U-JOINT, THERE IS NO WAY TO GREASE OR ...

Jun 28, 2013 Suspension 59,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 F-150. AS I WAS TAKING AN EXIT OFF THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL LOOKED UP & I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL & ENDED UP ON THE GRASSY AREA OF THE EXIT.. THE PROBLEM IS THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT BINDS UP & LOCKS. THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE U-JOINT, THERE IS NO WAY TO GREASE OR ...

Jun 28, 2013 Steering 59,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 F-150. AS I WAS TAKING AN EXIT OFF THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL LOOKED UP & I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL & ENDED UP ON THE GRASSY AREA OF THE EXIT.. THE PROBLEM IS THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT BINDS UP & LOCKS. THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE U-JOINT, THERE IS NO WAY TO GREASE OR ...

Jun 28, 2013 Suspension 59,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 F-150. AS I WAS TAKING AN EXIT OFF THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL LOOKED UP & I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL & ENDED UP ON THE GRASSY AREA OF THE EXIT.. THE PROBLEM IS THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT BINDS UP & LOCKS. THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE U-JOINT, THERE IS NO WAY TO GREASE OR ...

Jun 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND NEITHER COULD FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL...

Jun 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND NEITHER COULD FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL...

Jun 23, 2013 Engine 156,216 mi

THE #3 PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN COMPLETELY OUT OF THE ENGINE HEAD. THE BLOW-OUT STRIPED ALL THE THREADS FROM THE ENGINE HEAD. THIS DAMAGE CAUSED THE SPARK PLUG HOLE TO BE UNUSABLE. REINSTALLATION OF THE SPARK PLUG WAS NOT POSSIBLE. THE SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT ALSO CAUSED THE COI...

Jun 23, 2013 Engine 156,216 mi

THE #3 PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN COMPLETELY OUT OF THE ENGINE HEAD. THE BLOW-OUT STRIPED ALL THE THREADS FROM THE ENGINE HEAD. THIS DAMAGE CAUSED THE SPARK PLUG HOLE TO BE UNUSABLE. REINSTALLATION OF THE SPARK PLUG WAS NOT POSSIBLE. THE SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT ALSO CAUSED THE COI...

Jun 6, 2013 Air Bags Crash 81,654 mi

ON MARCH 24, 2013, MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE DRIVING TO DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPRT VIA I-70 EAST BOUND. MY TRUCK AS WELL AS MULTIPLE OTHER VEHICLES HIT SOME BLACK ICE ON A LONG BRIDGE I-70 EAST BOUND. BY TRUCK SLID SIDE WAYS AND HIT THE CONCRETE MEDIAN HEAD ON AND AT SAME TIME WAS HIT BY ANOTHER OUT...

Jun 6, 2013 Seat Belts Crash 81,654 mi

ON MARCH 24, 2013, MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE DRIVING TO DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPRT VIA I-70 EAST BOUND. MY TRUCK AS WELL AS MULTIPLE OTHER VEHICLES HIT SOME BLACK ICE ON A LONG BRIDGE I-70 EAST BOUND. BY TRUCK SLID SIDE WAYS AND HIT THE CONCRETE MEDIAN HEAD ON AND AT SAME TIME WAS HIT BY ANOTHER OUT...

Jun 6, 2013 Air Bags Crash 81,654 mi

ON MARCH 24, 2013, MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE DRIVING TO DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPRT VIA I-70 EAST BOUND. MY TRUCK AS WELL AS MULTIPLE OTHER VEHICLES HIT SOME BLACK ICE ON A LONG BRIDGE I-70 EAST BOUND. BY TRUCK SLID SIDE WAYS AND HIT THE CONCRETE MEDIAN HEAD ON AND AT SAME TIME WAS HIT BY ANOTHER OUT...

Jun 6, 2013 Seat Belts Crash 81,654 mi

ON MARCH 24, 2013, MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE DRIVING TO DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPRT VIA I-70 EAST BOUND. MY TRUCK AS WELL AS MULTIPLE OTHER VEHICLES HIT SOME BLACK ICE ON A LONG BRIDGE I-70 EAST BOUND. BY TRUCK SLID SIDE WAYS AND HIT THE CONCRETE MEDIAN HEAD ON AND AT SAME TIME WAS HIT BY ANOTHER OUT...

May 31, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

05/31/2013 PURCHASED USED 06/29/2011 2008 FORD 150 MILEAGE: 26,440 ISSUE: ACCELERATOR HAS STUCK TWO TIMES IN TOWN. 1ST INCIDENT: 07/18/2012 MILEAGE 32,000 DRIVING IN TOWN WITH NO CRUISE CONTROL BEING USED. PREPARING TO TURN AT INTERSECTION, SPEED ABOUT 10 MPH, WHEN ENGINE STARTED TO RO...

May 31, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

05/31/2013 PURCHASED USED 06/29/2011 2008 FORD 150 MILEAGE: 26,440 ISSUE: ACCELERATOR HAS STUCK TWO TIMES IN TOWN. 1ST INCIDENT: 07/18/2012 MILEAGE 32,000 DRIVING IN TOWN WITH NO CRUISE CONTROL BEING USED. PREPARING TO TURN AT INTERSECTION, SPEED ABOUT 10 MPH, WHEN ENGINE STARTED TO RO...

May 10, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 43,500 mi

TWICE IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS MY TRUCK HAS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP. THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT I HAD ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME AS THE BRAKE; BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND IT WAS CLEARLY A SURGE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. BOTH TIMES WERE AT ...

May 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 43,500 mi

TWICE IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS MY TRUCK HAS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP. THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT I HAD ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME AS THE BRAKE; BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND IT WAS CLEARLY A SURGE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. BOTH TIMES WERE AT ...

May 10, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 43,500 mi

TWICE IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS MY TRUCK HAS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP. THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT I HAD ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME AS THE BRAKE; BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND IT WAS CLEARLY A SURGE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. BOTH TIMES WERE AT ...

May 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 43,500 mi

TWICE IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS MY TRUCK HAS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP. THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT I HAD ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME AS THE BRAKE; BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND IT WAS CLEARLY A SURGE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. BOTH TIMES WERE AT ...

May 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY. THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN TO PULSATE AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP WHEN HE SHIF...

May 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY. THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN TO PULSATE AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP WHEN HE SHIF...

May 7, 2013 Engine 119,000 mi

MY 16 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING OUR TRUCK AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO KNOCK AND THEN PROCEEDED TO DIE. IT STARTED BACK UP BUT IT WILL DIE WHEN YOU START TO SLOW DOWN FOR AN INTERSECTION OR TO PARK. OUR TRUCK IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD, ONLY HAS 121,000 MILES, AND HAS HAD ITS OIL CHANGES REGULARLY. THERE IS NO...

May 7, 2013 Engine 119,000 mi

MY 16 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING OUR TRUCK AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO KNOCK AND THEN PROCEEDED TO DIE. IT STARTED BACK UP BUT IT WILL DIE WHEN YOU START TO SLOW DOWN FOR AN INTERSECTION OR TO PARK. OUR TRUCK IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD, ONLY HAS 121,000 MILES, AND HAS HAD ITS OIL CHANGES REGULARLY. THERE IS NO...

May 1, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY TO 5,000 AS THE VEHICLE SURGED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE SURGING FAILURE. THE FAILURE ALSO RECURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TA...

May 1, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY TO 5,000 AS THE VEHICLE SURGED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE SURGING FAILURE. THE FAILURE ALSO RECURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TA...

Apr 26, 2013 Power Train 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY AS THE CONTACT DROVE AT LOWER SPEEDS UNDER 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED...

Apr 26, 2013 Power Train 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY AS THE CONTACT DROVE AT LOWER SPEEDS UNDER 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED...

Apr 7, 2013 Air Bags Crash 80,252 mi

ON MARCH 24, 2013 MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE EAST BOUND ON I 70 GOING TO DENVER AIRPORT TO PICK UP HER MINOR CHILD. AT APPROX. 274 EXIT, MY TRUCK STARTED SLIDING ON ICE AND HIT HEAD ON INTO MEDIAN CONCRETE BARRIER. AT THE SAME TIME I WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER OUT OF CONTROL VEHICLE AND WAS PUSHED TO THE S...

Apr 7, 2013 Seat Belts Crash 80,252 mi

ON MARCH 24, 2013 MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE EAST BOUND ON I 70 GOING TO DENVER AIRPORT TO PICK UP HER MINOR CHILD. AT APPROX. 274 EXIT, MY TRUCK STARTED SLIDING ON ICE AND HIT HEAD ON INTO MEDIAN CONCRETE BARRIER. AT THE SAME TIME I WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER OUT OF CONTROL VEHICLE AND WAS PUSHED TO THE S...

Apr 7, 2013 Air Bags Crash 80,252 mi

ON MARCH 24, 2013 MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE EAST BOUND ON I 70 GOING TO DENVER AIRPORT TO PICK UP HER MINOR CHILD. AT APPROX. 274 EXIT, MY TRUCK STARTED SLIDING ON ICE AND HIT HEAD ON INTO MEDIAN CONCRETE BARRIER. AT THE SAME TIME I WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER OUT OF CONTROL VEHICLE AND WAS PUSHED TO THE S...

Apr 7, 2013 Seat Belts Crash 80,252 mi

ON MARCH 24, 2013 MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE EAST BOUND ON I 70 GOING TO DENVER AIRPORT TO PICK UP HER MINOR CHILD. AT APPROX. 274 EXIT, MY TRUCK STARTED SLIDING ON ICE AND HIT HEAD ON INTO MEDIAN CONCRETE BARRIER. AT THE SAME TIME I WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER OUT OF CONTROL VEHICLE AND WAS PUSHED TO THE S...

Mar 31, 2013 Steering 50,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN 13 MONTHS. *TR

Mar 31, 2013 Steering 50,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN 13 MONTHS. *TR

Feb 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASH INTO A STONE WALL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISING AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Feb 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASH INTO A STONE WALL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISING AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Feb 13, 2013 Power Train 1,200 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR F150 5.4 IN JULY OF 2008. IN LATE AUGUST I NOTICED A SLIGHT VIBRATION UNDER MY FEET. THE VIBRATION CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO A MY FORD DEALERSHIP FOR ALL MAINTENANCE AND EACH TIME I HAVE REPORTED THE VIBRATION. IN JULY OF 2011 I REPLACED THE TIRES AFTER THEY ST...

Feb 13, 2013 Power Train 1,200 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR F150 5.4 IN JULY OF 2008. IN LATE AUGUST I NOTICED A SLIGHT VIBRATION UNDER MY FEET. THE VIBRATION CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO A MY FORD DEALERSHIP FOR ALL MAINTENANCE AND EACH TIME I HAVE REPORTED THE VIBRATION. IN JULY OF 2011 I REPLACED THE TIRES AFTER THEY ST...

Jan 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 36,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY AT A 20MPH ROAD AND I MADE A LEFT TURN THEN ACCELERATED AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK STALLED BUT KEPT GOING STRAIGHT FORWARD UNTIL IT COMPLETELY STOPPED. THANKFULLY I WAS HEADED TOWARDS THE SIDEWALK AND NOT TO INCOMING TRAFFIC OR I WOULD HAVE EASILY BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. TH...

Jan 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 36,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY AT A 20MPH ROAD AND I MADE A LEFT TURN THEN ACCELERATED AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK STALLED BUT KEPT GOING STRAIGHT FORWARD UNTIL IT COMPLETELY STOPPED. THANKFULLY I WAS HEADED TOWARDS THE SIDEWALK AND NOT TO INCOMING TRAFFIC OR I WOULD HAVE EASILY BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. TH...

Jan 2, 2013 Engine 50,000 mi

AT IDLE THE ENGINE KNOCKS LOUDLY VEHICLE STALLS ENGINE FAILS. NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY FORD TECHS AND DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE ENGINE. *TR

Jan 2, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 50,000 mi

AT IDLE THE ENGINE KNOCKS LOUDLY VEHICLE STALLS ENGINE FAILS. NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY FORD TECHS AND DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE ENGINE. *TR

Jan 2, 2013 Power Train 50,000 mi

AT IDLE THE ENGINE KNOCKS LOUDLY VEHICLE STALLS ENGINE FAILS. NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY FORD TECHS AND DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE ENGINE. *TR

Jan 2, 2013 Engine 50,000 mi

AT IDLE THE ENGINE KNOCKS LOUDLY VEHICLE STALLS ENGINE FAILS. NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY FORD TECHS AND DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE ENGINE. *TR

Jan 2, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 50,000 mi

AT IDLE THE ENGINE KNOCKS LOUDLY VEHICLE STALLS ENGINE FAILS. NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY FORD TECHS AND DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE ENGINE. *TR

Jan 2, 2013 Power Train 50,000 mi

AT IDLE THE ENGINE KNOCKS LOUDLY VEHICLE STALLS ENGINE FAILS. NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY FORD TECHS AND DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE ENGINE. *TR

Dec 3, 2012 Structure 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PASSENGER ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND UTILIZED THE GRAB BAR FOR ASSISTANCE HOWEVER, THE GRAB BAR BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO FALL. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISING AS A RESULT OF THE FALL. ...

Dec 3, 2012 Structure 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PASSENGER ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND UTILIZED THE GRAB BAR FOR ASSISTANCE HOWEVER, THE GRAB BAR BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO FALL. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISING AS A RESULT OF THE FALL. ...

Oct 9, 2012 Power Train 34,250 mi

I BOUGHT MY FORD TRUCK USED IN APRIL 2012 WITH 33000 MILES. ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED THAT WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP, THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP. IT HAS SINCE GOTTEN ALOT WORSE. NOW THE ENGINE HAS STARTED TO OVERPOWER THE BRAKES. I FIND THAT WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS TO REV, IF I LET OFF THE B...

Oct 9, 2012 Engine 34,250 mi

I BOUGHT MY FORD TRUCK USED IN APRIL 2012 WITH 33000 MILES. ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED THAT WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP, THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP. IT HAS SINCE GOTTEN ALOT WORSE. NOW THE ENGINE HAS STARTED TO OVERPOWER THE BRAKES. I FIND THAT WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS TO REV, IF I LET OFF THE B...

Oct 9, 2012 Power Train 34,250 mi

I BOUGHT MY FORD TRUCK USED IN APRIL 2012 WITH 33000 MILES. ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED THAT WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP, THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP. IT HAS SINCE GOTTEN ALOT WORSE. NOW THE ENGINE HAS STARTED TO OVERPOWER THE BRAKES. I FIND THAT WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS TO REV, IF I LET OFF THE B...

Oct 9, 2012 Engine 34,250 mi

I BOUGHT MY FORD TRUCK USED IN APRIL 2012 WITH 33000 MILES. ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED THAT WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP, THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP. IT HAS SINCE GOTTEN ALOT WORSE. NOW THE ENGINE HAS STARTED TO OVERPOWER THE BRAKES. I FIND THAT WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS TO REV, IF I LET OFF THE B...

Oct 3, 2012 Steering 54,120 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING FLUID SPILLED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE COOLING TUBE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE DELAY WAS A SUPPLY ISSUE AND THAT THEY WERE TRYING OUT A ...

Oct 3, 2012 Steering 54,120 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING FLUID SPILLED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE COOLING TUBE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE DELAY WAS A SUPPLY ISSUE AND THAT THEY WERE TRYING OUT A ...

Oct 1, 2012 Service Brakes 20,000 mi

FRONT ROTORS NEEDED REPLACED AT 20000 MILES THEN AT 44000 MILES....IN ALL THE VEHICLES I OWN HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE????WARPED ROTORS COSTING OVER 600 TO REPLACE EVERY 20 TH MILES....DEFECTIVE!!!!! *TR

Oct 1, 2012 Service Brakes 20,000 mi

FRONT ROTORS NEEDED REPLACED AT 20000 MILES THEN AT 44000 MILES....IN ALL THE VEHICLES I OWN HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE????WARPED ROTORS COSTING OVER 600 TO REPLACE EVERY 20 TH MILES....DEFECTIVE!!!!! *TR

Sep 27, 2012 Steering 42,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ...

Sep 27, 2012 Steering 42,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ...

Jun 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2008 FORD F-150. CONSUMER STATES ACCELERATION ISSUES WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE BEGAN EXPERIENCING SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEMS IN EARLY APRIL 2012. THE FIRST TIME IT OCCURRED, HE WAS BACKING DOWN A BOAT RAMP, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKE P...

Jun 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2008 FORD F-150. CONSUMER STATES ACCELERATION ISSUES WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE BEGAN EXPERIENCING SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEMS IN EARLY APRIL 2012. THE FIRST TIME IT OCCURRED, HE WAS BACKING DOWN A BOAT RAMP, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKE P...

Jun 12, 2012 Steering 27,000 mi

BOUGHT A 2008 FORD F150 FROM A SO CALLED REPUTIBLE DEALER. HAD ISSUES AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF MONTHS WITH A VIBRATION TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTICS CHECK ON IT, THEY SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. TWO YEARS LATER PROBLEM HAS ESCALATED WHERE TRUCK VIBRATES SO BAD THAT IT SPILLS A CAN OF ...

Jun 12, 2012 Service Brakes 27,000 mi

BOUGHT A 2008 FORD F150 FROM A SO CALLED REPUTIBLE DEALER. HAD ISSUES AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF MONTHS WITH A VIBRATION TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTICS CHECK ON IT, THEY SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. TWO YEARS LATER PROBLEM HAS ESCALATED WHERE TRUCK VIBRATES SO BAD THAT IT SPILLS A CAN OF ...

Jun 12, 2012 Steering 27,000 mi

BOUGHT A 2008 FORD F150 FROM A SO CALLED REPUTIBLE DEALER. HAD ISSUES AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF MONTHS WITH A VIBRATION TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTICS CHECK ON IT, THEY SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. TWO YEARS LATER PROBLEM HAS ESCALATED WHERE TRUCK VIBRATES SO BAD THAT IT SPILLS A CAN OF ...

Jun 12, 2012 Service Brakes 27,000 mi

BOUGHT A 2008 FORD F150 FROM A SO CALLED REPUTIBLE DEALER. HAD ISSUES AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF MONTHS WITH A VIBRATION TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTICS CHECK ON IT, THEY SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. TWO YEARS LATER PROBLEM HAS ESCALATED WHERE TRUCK VIBRATES SO BAD THAT IT SPILLS A CAN OF ...

Jun 5, 2012 Steering 61,000 mi

IT FELT AS IF STEERING WAS BINDING WHEN MAKING A TURN. IT WOULD SUDDENLY BREAK FREE AND OVERSTEER WAS A PROBLEM. WHEN COMING OUT OF A TURN THE WHEEL WOULD NOT CENTER ON ITS OWN, BUT HAD TO BE TURNED BACK TO THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION. SPOKE WITH A FORD DEALER AND THEY WANTED AN EXORBITANT CHARGE ...

Jun 5, 2012 Suspension 61,000 mi

IT FELT AS IF STEERING WAS BINDING WHEN MAKING A TURN. IT WOULD SUDDENLY BREAK FREE AND OVERSTEER WAS A PROBLEM. WHEN COMING OUT OF A TURN THE WHEEL WOULD NOT CENTER ON ITS OWN, BUT HAD TO BE TURNED BACK TO THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION. SPOKE WITH A FORD DEALER AND THEY WANTED AN EXORBITANT CHARGE ...

Jun 5, 2012 Steering 61,000 mi

IT FELT AS IF STEERING WAS BINDING WHEN MAKING A TURN. IT WOULD SUDDENLY BREAK FREE AND OVERSTEER WAS A PROBLEM. WHEN COMING OUT OF A TURN THE WHEEL WOULD NOT CENTER ON ITS OWN, BUT HAD TO BE TURNED BACK TO THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION. SPOKE WITH A FORD DEALER AND THEY WANTED AN EXORBITANT CHARGE ...

Jun 5, 2012 Suspension 61,000 mi

IT FELT AS IF STEERING WAS BINDING WHEN MAKING A TURN. IT WOULD SUDDENLY BREAK FREE AND OVERSTEER WAS A PROBLEM. WHEN COMING OUT OF A TURN THE WHEEL WOULD NOT CENTER ON ITS OWN, BUT HAD TO BE TURNED BACK TO THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION. SPOKE WITH A FORD DEALER AND THEY WANTED AN EXORBITANT CHARGE ...

May 26, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 78,000 mi

TRUCK WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO FORD DEALER AND PROBLEM TRACED TO CORRODED FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE. DIAGNOSE & REPAIR $235.80. THIS PART IS LOCATED IN AN AREA THAT IS SUBJECTED TO ROAD SALT & OTHER CONTAMINATES WHICH CASE CORROSION & FAILURE. *TR

May 26, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 78,000 mi

TRUCK WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO FORD DEALER AND PROBLEM TRACED TO CORRODED FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE. DIAGNOSE & REPAIR $235.80. THIS PART IS LOCATED IN AN AREA THAT IS SUBJECTED TO ROAD SALT & OTHER CONTAMINATES WHICH CASE CORROSION & FAILURE. *TR

May 16, 2012 Service Brakes 59,322 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150 FX2. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILED TO STOP PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT BOTH ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MA...

May 16, 2012 Service Brakes 59,322 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150 FX2. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILED TO STOP PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT BOTH ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MA...

May 14, 2012 Engine 60,000 mi

HAD A P/M CHECK DONE ON MY VEHICLE BY MY MECHANIC. DURING THE CHECK, HE INFORMED ME THAT THE IGNITION COIL FOR CYLINDER 5 WAS GOING OUT. HE ADVISED THAT THIS WAS COMMON. HE ALSO ADV THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG BUT HE DID NOT WANT TO UNTIL I CHECK INFO ON THE 9/16 PLUG ON-LINE. THIS ...

May 14, 2012 Engine 60,000 mi

HAD A P/M CHECK DONE ON MY VEHICLE BY MY MECHANIC. DURING THE CHECK, HE INFORMED ME THAT THE IGNITION COIL FOR CYLINDER 5 WAS GOING OUT. HE ADVISED THAT THIS WAS COMMON. HE ALSO ADV THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG BUT HE DID NOT WANT TO UNTIL I CHECK INFO ON THE 9/16 PLUG ON-LINE. THIS ...

Apr 26, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS WERE POSITIONED TO CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, HE ALSO UNINTENTIONALLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECA...

Apr 26, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS WERE POSITIONED TO CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, HE ALSO UNINTENTIONALLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECA...

Mar 18, 2012 Electrical System 85,575 mi

CABIN TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE REGULATED IN HEATING OR COOLING MODES. A CONSTANT TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE MAINTAINED. *TR

Mar 18, 2012 Electrical System 85,575 mi

CABIN TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE REGULATED IN HEATING OR COOLING MODES. A CONSTANT TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE MAINTAINED. *TR

Mar 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

WHILE BACKING UP TRUCK ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN,ALSO DID THE SAME WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT. *TR

Mar 6, 2012 Power Train 31,733 mi

SAFETY CONCERN. SOLENOID THAT ACTIVATES 4 WHEEL DRIVE FAILURE, CAUSES PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE AT ANT TIME. *TR

Mar 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

WHILE BACKING UP TRUCK ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN,ALSO DID THE SAME WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT. *TR

Mar 6, 2012 Power Train 31,733 mi

SAFETY CONCERN. SOLENOID THAT ACTIVATES 4 WHEEL DRIVE FAILURE, CAUSES PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE AT ANT TIME. *TR

Mar 3, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE ENGINE DIED. I COASTED OFF THE FREEWAY WHICH WAS DIFFICULT BECAUSE OF THE TRAFFIC AND WAS ABLE TO GET IT ON THE OFF RAMP. I THEN STARTED THE TRUCK AND GOT IT IN THE DRIVEWAY OF A HOSPITAL. IT DIED AGAIN AND I STARTED THE TRU...

Mar 3, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE ENGINE DIED. I COASTED OFF THE FREEWAY WHICH WAS DIFFICULT BECAUSE OF THE TRAFFIC AND WAS ABLE TO GET IT ON THE OFF RAMP. I THEN STARTED THE TRUCK AND GOT IT IN THE DRIVEWAY OF A HOSPITAL. IT DIED AGAIN AND I STARTED THE TRU...

Feb 12, 2012 Power Train 18,885 mi

WHILE BACKING UP THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WENT OUT, AND WOULD ONLY OPERATE IN TWO WHEEL DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS VERY SNOWY AND ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. CAUSE WAS FROM ELECTRIC ACTUATOR THAT ENGAGES 4X4 SYSTEM. VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 19,000 MILES ON IT. FORD WOULD NOT REPAIR UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANT...

Feb 12, 2012 Electrical System 18,885 mi

WHILE BACKING UP THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WENT OUT, AND WOULD ONLY OPERATE IN TWO WHEEL DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS VERY SNOWY AND ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. CAUSE WAS FROM ELECTRIC ACTUATOR THAT ENGAGES 4X4 SYSTEM. VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 19,000 MILES ON IT. FORD WOULD NOT REPAIR UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANT...

Feb 12, 2012 Power Train 18,885 mi

WHILE BACKING UP THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WENT OUT, AND WOULD ONLY OPERATE IN TWO WHEEL DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS VERY SNOWY AND ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. CAUSE WAS FROM ELECTRIC ACTUATOR THAT ENGAGES 4X4 SYSTEM. VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 19,000 MILES ON IT. FORD WOULD NOT REPAIR UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANT...

Feb 12, 2012 Electrical System 18,885 mi

WHILE BACKING UP THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WENT OUT, AND WOULD ONLY OPERATE IN TWO WHEEL DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS VERY SNOWY AND ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. CAUSE WAS FROM ELECTRIC ACTUATOR THAT ENGAGES 4X4 SYSTEM. VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 19,000 MILES ON IT. FORD WOULD NOT REPAIR UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANT...

Feb 10, 2012 Power Train 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE RPM'S SHOT UP, AND TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT WAS AS IF IT HAD SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. HAD TO PULL OVER ON SIDE OF HIGHWAY, AND TURN THE TRUCK OFF. THIS SEEMED TO RESET THE ISSUE FOR THE TIME BEING. HAS HAPPENED SEV...

Feb 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE RPM'S SHOT UP, AND TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT WAS AS IF IT HAD SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. HAD TO PULL OVER ON SIDE OF HIGHWAY, AND TURN THE TRUCK OFF. THIS SEEMED TO RESET THE ISSUE FOR THE TIME BEING. HAS HAPPENED SEV...

Feb 10, 2012 Power Train 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE RPM'S SHOT UP, AND TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT WAS AS IF IT HAD SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. HAD TO PULL OVER ON SIDE OF HIGHWAY, AND TURN THE TRUCK OFF. THIS SEEMED TO RESET THE ISSUE FOR THE TIME BEING. HAS HAPPENED SEV...

Feb 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE RPM'S SHOT UP, AND TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT WAS AS IF IT HAD SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. HAD TO PULL OVER ON SIDE OF HIGHWAY, AND TURN THE TRUCK OFF. THIS SEEMED TO RESET THE ISSUE FOR THE TIME BEING. HAS HAPPENED SEV...

Jan 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 46,811 mi

IT WAS ABOUT 6:00AM WHEN I STARTED MY TRUCK UP AND DROVE TO MY MAIL BOX WHICH WAS ABOUT 300FT FROM MY CARPORT. I HAD BACKED MY TRUCK UNDER THE CARPORT TO REMOVE GROCERYS THE DAY BEFORE, SO I DROVE FORWARD TO THE MAIL BOX AND DROVE BACKWARDS TO PARK MY TRUCK BACK UNDER THE CARPORT,. I CAME TO A CO...

Jan 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 46,811 mi

IT WAS ABOUT 6:00AM WHEN I STARTED MY TRUCK UP AND DROVE TO MY MAIL BOX WHICH WAS ABOUT 300FT FROM MY CARPORT. I HAD BACKED MY TRUCK UNDER THE CARPORT TO REMOVE GROCERYS THE DAY BEFORE, SO I DROVE FORWARD TO THE MAIL BOX AND DROVE BACKWARDS TO PARK MY TRUCK BACK UNDER THE CARPORT,. I CAME TO A CO...

Jan 7, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

150000 MILES THE ENGINE JUST STARTED TO MISS FIRE WE WERE TOLD THE ENGINE HAD TO BE DISMANTLED I WAS TOLD THE ENGINE JUST WORE OUT IT STILL RAN FINE UNTIL THERE WAS THE RIGHT THROTTLE POSITION THIS ENGINE WAS WELL MAINTAINED AND I MEAN WELL EVERY SERVICE RECORD SHOWED IT WAS BETTER THAN FOR...

Jan 7, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

150000 MILES THE ENGINE JUST STARTED TO MISS FIRE WE WERE TOLD THE ENGINE HAD TO BE DISMANTLED I WAS TOLD THE ENGINE JUST WORE OUT IT STILL RAN FINE UNTIL THERE WAS THE RIGHT THROTTLE POSITION THIS ENGINE WAS WELL MAINTAINED AND I MEAN WELL EVERY SERVICE RECORD SHOWED IT WAS BETTER THAN FOR...

Nov 24, 2011 Power Train

THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL TIMES WHILE I'M DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED AT 20 TO 30 MPH, MY RPM GAUGE WILL REV HIGH TO 4 TO 5 AND STAY THERE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND WILL GO BACK TO NORMAL RPM AFTER MY TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS. I DON'T SEE WHY MY TRUCK NEEDS TO REV THAT HIGH AT A SLOW SPEED TO SHIFT ...

Nov 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL TIMES WHILE I'M DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED AT 20 TO 30 MPH, MY RPM GAUGE WILL REV HIGH TO 4 TO 5 AND STAY THERE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND WILL GO BACK TO NORMAL RPM AFTER MY TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS. I DON'T SEE WHY MY TRUCK NEEDS TO REV THAT HIGH AT A SLOW SPEED TO SHIFT ...

Nov 24, 2011 Power Train

THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL TIMES WHILE I'M DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED AT 20 TO 30 MPH, MY RPM GAUGE WILL REV HIGH TO 4 TO 5 AND STAY THERE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND WILL GO BACK TO NORMAL RPM AFTER MY TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS. I DON'T SEE WHY MY TRUCK NEEDS TO REV THAT HIGH AT A SLOW SPEED TO SHIFT ...

Nov 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL TIMES WHILE I'M DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED AT 20 TO 30 MPH, MY RPM GAUGE WILL REV HIGH TO 4 TO 5 AND STAY THERE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND WILL GO BACK TO NORMAL RPM AFTER MY TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS. I DON'T SEE WHY MY TRUCK NEEDS TO REV THAT HIGH AT A SLOW SPEED TO SHIFT ...

Nov 3, 2011 Electrical System Fire 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SMOKE WHEN THE IGNITION WAS STARTED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER DEFECT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BLOW BLACK SMOKE OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WA...

Nov 3, 2011 Electrical System Fire 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SMOKE WHEN THE IGNITION WAS STARTED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER DEFECT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BLOW BLACK SMOKE OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WA...

Oct 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

ABS TONE RING BREAKAGE. *TR

Oct 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

ABS TONE RING BREAKAGE. *TR

Sep 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELLING ON THE I-74 FROM CINCINNATTI TO INDIANAPOLIS WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THEN A FLUTTERING SOUND BEFORE THE ENGINE POWER FAILED. I WAS LEFT IN A VULNERABLE PLACE IN THE POURING RAIN WITH TWO HORSES ON A TRAILER. WHEN TAKEN TO FORD IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT...

Sep 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELLING ON THE I-74 FROM CINCINNATTI TO INDIANAPOLIS WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THEN A FLUTTERING SOUND BEFORE THE ENGINE POWER FAILED. I WAS LEFT IN A VULNERABLE PLACE IN THE POURING RAIN WITH TWO HORSES ON A TRAILER. WHEN TAKEN TO FORD IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT...

Sep 19, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN OPEN THROTTLE MODE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE ...

Sep 19, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN OPEN THROTTLE MODE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE ...

Sep 4, 2011 Power Train 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, TRUCK SELF ENGAGED IN 4X4, BUT ONLY DRIVER SIDE WHEEL LOCKED CAUSING SEVERE PULL TOWARDS LEFT SIDE. ALMOST LOST CONTROL. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ALL COMPONENTS TWICE NOW AND THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. *TR

Sep 4, 2011 Steering 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, TRUCK SELF ENGAGED IN 4X4, BUT ONLY DRIVER SIDE WHEEL LOCKED CAUSING SEVERE PULL TOWARDS LEFT SIDE. ALMOST LOST CONTROL. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ALL COMPONENTS TWICE NOW AND THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. *TR

Sep 4, 2011 Power Train 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, TRUCK SELF ENGAGED IN 4X4, BUT ONLY DRIVER SIDE WHEEL LOCKED CAUSING SEVERE PULL TOWARDS LEFT SIDE. ALMOST LOST CONTROL. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ALL COMPONENTS TWICE NOW AND THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. *TR

Sep 4, 2011 Steering 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, TRUCK SELF ENGAGED IN 4X4, BUT ONLY DRIVER SIDE WHEEL LOCKED CAUSING SEVERE PULL TOWARDS LEFT SIDE. ALMOST LOST CONTROL. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ALL COMPONENTS TWICE NOW AND THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. *TR

Jul 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 126,000 mi

STOP AT GAS STATION AND TURNED TRUCK OFF AND ENTERED STORE. RETURNED TO TRUCK AND CRANKED. PUT IN DRIVE DROVE AROUND STATION TO ENTRANCE OF MAIN HIGHWAY. ABOUT 20 YARDS TO STOP SIGN TO HIGHWAY I WAS GOING ABOUT 5 MPH AND I LIFTED RIGHT FOOT OFF OF GAS PEDAL TO APPLY BRAKE. THE TRUCK SLOWLY STARTED T...

Jul 18, 2011 Power Train 126,000 mi

STOP AT GAS STATION AND TURNED TRUCK OFF AND ENTERED STORE. RETURNED TO TRUCK AND CRANKED. PUT IN DRIVE DROVE AROUND STATION TO ENTRANCE OF MAIN HIGHWAY. ABOUT 20 YARDS TO STOP SIGN TO HIGHWAY I WAS GOING ABOUT 5 MPH AND I LIFTED RIGHT FOOT OFF OF GAS PEDAL TO APPLY BRAKE. THE TRUCK SLOWLY STARTED T...

Jul 18, 2011 Air Bags 47,000 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A USED 2008 FORD F150....HAD IT ONE WEEK AND NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF EVERY DAY. TOOK IT TO FIVE START FORD AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY TO HAVE THIS FIXED SO WILL JUST HAVE TO DRIVE IT LIKE IT IS AND TAKE MY ...

Jul 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 126,000 mi

STOP AT GAS STATION AND TURNED TRUCK OFF AND ENTERED STORE. RETURNED TO TRUCK AND CRANKED. PUT IN DRIVE DROVE AROUND STATION TO ENTRANCE OF MAIN HIGHWAY. ABOUT 20 YARDS TO STOP SIGN TO HIGHWAY I WAS GOING ABOUT 5 MPH AND I LIFTED RIGHT FOOT OFF OF GAS PEDAL TO APPLY BRAKE. THE TRUCK SLOWLY STARTED T...

Jul 18, 2011 Power Train 126,000 mi

STOP AT GAS STATION AND TURNED TRUCK OFF AND ENTERED STORE. RETURNED TO TRUCK AND CRANKED. PUT IN DRIVE DROVE AROUND STATION TO ENTRANCE OF MAIN HIGHWAY. ABOUT 20 YARDS TO STOP SIGN TO HIGHWAY I WAS GOING ABOUT 5 MPH AND I LIFTED RIGHT FOOT OFF OF GAS PEDAL TO APPLY BRAKE. THE TRUCK SLOWLY STARTED T...

Jul 18, 2011 Air Bags 47,000 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A USED 2008 FORD F150....HAD IT ONE WEEK AND NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF EVERY DAY. TOOK IT TO FIVE START FORD AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY TO HAVE THIS FIXED SO WILL JUST HAVE TO DRIVE IT LIKE IT IS AND TAKE MY ...

Jul 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS WERE EXTREMELY CLOSE TOGETHER AND ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WOULD SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED AND EXPRESSED TO THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD CALL HIM BACK A...

Jul 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS WERE EXTREMELY CLOSE TOGETHER AND ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WOULD SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED AND EXPRESSED TO THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD CALL HIM BACK A...

Jun 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

GAS GAUGE IN 2008 FORD F 150 FAILS TO READ CORRECTLY. I FILL UP AND IT DOESN'T SHOW THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE TRUCK. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. WHY ISN'T THE COMPANY DOING ANYTHING TO HELP FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM SURE THIS IS NOT A CHEAP FIX. HOW CAN Y...

Jun 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

GAS GAUGE IN 2008 FORD F 150 FAILS TO READ CORRECTLY. I FILL UP AND IT DOESN'T SHOW THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE TRUCK. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. WHY ISN'T THE COMPANY DOING ANYTHING TO HELP FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM SURE THIS IS NOT A CHEAP FIX. HOW CAN Y...

Jun 20, 2011 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

THIS WEEKEND WE HEARD A LOUD POP UNDER THE HOOD FOLLOWED BY A LOUD TICKING SOUND WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. WE PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE OUR CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS EXAMINED TODAY. WE LEARNED THAT THIS COMMON ISSUE IN FORD F150 TRUCKS WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $1000...

Jun 20, 2011 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

THIS WEEKEND WE HEARD A LOUD POP UNDER THE HOOD FOLLOWED BY A LOUD TICKING SOUND WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. WE PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE OUR CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS EXAMINED TODAY. WE LEARNED THAT THIS COMMON ISSUE IN FORD F150 TRUCKS WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $1000...

Jun 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 47,348 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE PASSENGER ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND TURNED THE DOOR HANDLE IT BROKE; AS A RESULT THE PASSENGER FELL BACKWARDS HIT HER HEAD ON THE PAVEMENT, SUFFERED A CONCUSSION AND INJURED HER BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILUR...

Jun 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 47,348 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE PASSENGER ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND TURNED THE DOOR HANDLE IT BROKE; AS A RESULT THE PASSENGER FELL BACKWARDS HIT HER HEAD ON THE PAVEMENT, SUFFERED A CONCUSSION AND INJURED HER BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILUR...

May 27, 2011 Steering 33,612 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150 SUPER CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VINYL STEERING COVER WAS DEFECTIVE AND SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,612 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE ...

May 27, 2011 Steering 33,612 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150 SUPER CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VINYL STEERING COVER WAS DEFECTIVE AND SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,612 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE ...

May 5, 2011 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2008 FORD F150 IN 11-26-07. I HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FROM THE START.WHEN I TURN ON MY HEAD LITES ALL CONSOLE LITES GO BLANK. MY MAIN CONCERN THOUGH IS THAT MY AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL IS ALSO MESSED UP.I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT .I HIT A DONKEY!SMASHED THE FRONT END IN,AND NO AIRBAG EVER ...

May 5, 2011 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2008 FORD F150 IN 11-26-07. I HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FROM THE START.WHEN I TURN ON MY HEAD LITES ALL CONSOLE LITES GO BLANK. MY MAIN CONCERN THOUGH IS THAT MY AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL IS ALSO MESSED UP.I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT .I HIT A DONKEY!SMASHED THE FRONT END IN,AND NO AIRBAG EVER ...

Apr 18, 2011 Seat Belts 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150 EXTENDED TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS MOUNTED ABNORMALLY HIGH. WHENEVER THE SEAT BELT WAS SECURED, THE STRAPS WOULD SECURE AROUND HIS ADAMS APPLE AND HE WAS SIX FEET TALL. THERE WAS NO ADJUSTMENT TO LOWER THE SEAT BELT. THE MA...

Apr 18, 2011 Seat Belts 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150 EXTENDED TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS MOUNTED ABNORMALLY HIGH. WHENEVER THE SEAT BELT WAS SECURED, THE STRAPS WOULD SECURE AROUND HIS ADAMS APPLE AND HE WAS SIX FEET TALL. THERE WAS NO ADJUSTMENT TO LOWER THE SEAT BELT. THE MA...

Apr 18, 2011 Seat Belts 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150 EXTENDED TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS MOUNTED ABNORMALLY HIGH. WHENEVER THE SEAT BELT WAS SECURED, THE STRAPS WOULD SECURE AROUND HIS ADAMS APPLE AND HE WAS SIX FEET TALL. THERE WAS NO ADJUSTMENT TO LOWER THE SEAT BELT. THE MA...

Apr 18, 2011 Seat Belts 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150 EXTENDED TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS MOUNTED ABNORMALLY HIGH. WHENEVER THE SEAT BELT WAS SECURED, THE STRAPS WOULD SECURE AROUND HIS ADAMS APPLE AND HE WAS SIX FEET TALL. THERE WAS NO ADJUSTMENT TO LOWER THE SEAT BELT. THE MA...

Apr 14, 2011 Air Bags 53,000 mi

IN FEB 2011, I CALLED FOR ABOUT MY 2008 FORD F-150 REGARDING THE AIRBAG LIGHT GOING ON AND OFF AND FORD WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. I JUST READ THAT 1.2 MIL F-150'S WERE BEING RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THEY SAID MY VIN DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR RECALL. VIN # [XXX]. SO, BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE $500-$90...

Apr 14, 2011 Electrical System 53,000 mi

HEAT/ AC- SMELL AND BANGING NOISE BEHIND DASH, WINDOWS & LOCKS PERIODICALLY WILL NOT WORK. *TR

Apr 14, 2011 Air Bags 53,000 mi

IN FEB 2011, I CALLED FOR ABOUT MY 2008 FORD F-150 REGARDING THE AIRBAG LIGHT GOING ON AND OFF AND FORD WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. I JUST READ THAT 1.2 MIL F-150'S WERE BEING RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THEY SAID MY VIN DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR RECALL. VIN # [XXX]. SO, BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE $500-$90...

Apr 14, 2011 Electrical System 53,000 mi

HEAT/ AC- SMELL AND BANGING NOISE BEHIND DASH, WINDOWS & LOCKS PERIODICALLY WILL NOT WORK. *TR

Mar 8, 2011 Power Train Crash 47,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING LESS THAN 10 MPH WHILE DRIVING IN THE PARKING DECK AT WORK WHEN MY 2008 F150 FORD TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED !! I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP!! JUST AS I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING THE TRUCK OUT OF GEAR - IT RAN INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY I...

Mar 8, 2011 Power Train Crash 47,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING LESS THAN 10 MPH WHILE DRIVING IN THE PARKING DECK AT WORK WHEN MY 2008 F150 FORD TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED !! I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP!! JUST AS I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING THE TRUCK OUT OF GEAR - IT RAN INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY I...

Mar 4, 2011 Power Train 24,000 mi

ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011 THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ON MY 2008 FORD F150 TRUCK BLEW APART WHILE BACKING UP ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET IN NASHUA, NH. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE TRUCK SLAMMED TO A STOP. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO BEST FORD ON AMHERST ST., NASHUA, NH. APPARENTLY A ROD BROKE IN HALF AND ...

Mar 4, 2011 Power Train 24,000 mi

ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011 THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ON MY 2008 FORD F150 TRUCK BLEW APART WHILE BACKING UP ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET IN NASHUA, NH. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE TRUCK SLAMMED TO A STOP. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO BEST FORD ON AMHERST ST., NASHUA, NH. APPARENTLY A ROD BROKE IN HALF AND ...

Feb 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE SUDDEN STARTED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO THE GET THE VEHICLE TO ST...

Feb 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE SUDDEN STARTED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO THE GET THE VEHICLE TO ST...

Feb 18, 2011 Unknown Or Other 9,792 mi

DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL AND THE LOW SINK WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IT IS VERY EASY TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. I HAVE ASKED FORD TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AND THE POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE AND THEY WILL NOT. I FEEL THAT THIS MATTER DESERVES IMM...

Feb 18, 2011 Unknown Or Other 9,792 mi

DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL AND THE LOW SINK WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IT IS VERY EASY TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. I HAVE ASKED FORD TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AND THE POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE AND THEY WILL NOT. I FEEL THAT THIS MATTER DESERVES IMM...

Feb 17, 2011 Suspension 30,000 mi

ON MY WIFE'S 2008 F150 QUAD CAB TRUCK AT 37000 MILES, I NOTICE THAT THE TIRES ON THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK WHERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE, SO WITH A TRIP PLANNED FOR FLORIDA, I SET UP FOR OUR LOCAL DEALER TO DO AN ALIGNMENT. SHE DROP OFF HER TRUCK AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND WENT ON HER WAY, WITHIN 30 M...

Feb 17, 2011 Suspension 30,000 mi

ON MY WIFE'S 2008 F150 QUAD CAB TRUCK AT 37000 MILES, I NOTICE THAT THE TIRES ON THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK WHERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE, SO WITH A TRIP PLANNED FOR FLORIDA, I SET UP FOR OUR LOCAL DEALER TO DO AN ALIGNMENT. SHE DROP OFF HER TRUCK AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND WENT ON HER WAY, WITHIN 30 M...

Jan 25, 2011 Interior Lighting 60,000 mi

2008 F-150 RADIO AND INTERIOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY COME ON WHILE THE KEY IS OFF, OUT OF THE IGNITION, PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WITH THE DOORS CLOSED, THE WINDOWS CAN BE OPEN OR CLOSED. BEGAN RANDOMLY ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO (12-1-2010 @ 60K MILES). NO RE-OCCURRING PATTERN TO THE INCIDENCES. IF THE RADIO ON/OF...

Jan 25, 2011 Equipment 60,000 mi

2008 F-150 RADIO AND INTERIOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY COME ON WHILE THE KEY IS OFF, OUT OF THE IGNITION, PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WITH THE DOORS CLOSED, THE WINDOWS CAN BE OPEN OR CLOSED. BEGAN RANDOMLY ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO (12-1-2010 @ 60K MILES). NO RE-OCCURRING PATTERN TO THE INCIDENCES. IF THE RADIO ON/OF...

Jan 25, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

2008 F-150 RADIO AND INTERIOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY COME ON WHILE THE KEY IS OFF, OUT OF THE IGNITION, PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WITH THE DOORS CLOSED, THE WINDOWS CAN BE OPEN OR CLOSED. BEGAN RANDOMLY ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO (12-1-2010 @ 60K MILES). NO RE-OCCURRING PATTERN TO THE INCIDENCES. IF THE RADIO ON/OF...

Jan 25, 2011 Interior Lighting 60,000 mi

2008 F-150 RADIO AND INTERIOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY COME ON WHILE THE KEY IS OFF, OUT OF THE IGNITION, PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WITH THE DOORS CLOSED, THE WINDOWS CAN BE OPEN OR CLOSED. BEGAN RANDOMLY ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO (12-1-2010 @ 60K MILES). NO RE-OCCURRING PATTERN TO THE INCIDENCES. IF THE RADIO ON/OF...

Jan 25, 2011 Equipment 60,000 mi

2008 F-150 RADIO AND INTERIOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY COME ON WHILE THE KEY IS OFF, OUT OF THE IGNITION, PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WITH THE DOORS CLOSED, THE WINDOWS CAN BE OPEN OR CLOSED. BEGAN RANDOMLY ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO (12-1-2010 @ 60K MILES). NO RE-OCCURRING PATTERN TO THE INCIDENCES. IF THE RADIO ON/OF...

Jan 25, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

2008 F-150 RADIO AND INTERIOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY COME ON WHILE THE KEY IS OFF, OUT OF THE IGNITION, PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WITH THE DOORS CLOSED, THE WINDOWS CAN BE OPEN OR CLOSED. BEGAN RANDOMLY ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO (12-1-2010 @ 60K MILES). NO RE-OCCURRING PATTERN TO THE INCIDENCES. IF THE RADIO ON/OF...

Jan 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE NEW IN 2008. I DISCOVERED WHAT SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE BRAKE & GAS PEDALS. THEY ARE SPACED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND AT THE SAME LEVEL. WHEN PLACING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT SOMETIMES IS POSITIONED ON THE RIGHT AND OVERLAPS THE GAS PEDAL AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE...

Jan 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,000 mi

THIS SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW SAFETY PROBLEM. ON MY 2008 FORD F-150 PICK-UP TRUCK, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS MOUNTED TOO CLOSE TO THE GAS PEDAL. IF, DURING A "PANIC STOP" MY FOOT IS NOT PLACED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT TENDS TO OVER LAP THE GAS PEDAL AND WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE, WILL ACTUALLY AC...

Jan 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE NEW IN 2008. I DISCOVERED WHAT SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE BRAKE & GAS PEDALS. THEY ARE SPACED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND AT THE SAME LEVEL. WHEN PLACING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT SOMETIMES IS POSITIONED ON THE RIGHT AND OVERLAPS THE GAS PEDAL AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE...

Jan 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,000 mi

THIS SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW SAFETY PROBLEM. ON MY 2008 FORD F-150 PICK-UP TRUCK, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS MOUNTED TOO CLOSE TO THE GAS PEDAL. IF, DURING A "PANIC STOP" MY FOOT IS NOT PLACED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT TENDS TO OVER LAP THE GAS PEDAL AND WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE, WILL ACTUALLY AC...

Jan 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS A SLIGHT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED; THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT A SPARK PLUG HAD DETACHED AND F...

Jan 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS A SLIGHT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED; THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT A SPARK PLUG HAD DETACHED AND F...

Jan 3, 2011 Electrical System Fire 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN SPARKS BEGAN SHOOTING FORM THE AUXILIARY CIGARETTE LIGHTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS CELLULAR PHONE WAS PLUGGED INTO THE LIGHTER AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE AND THE SPARKS WERE FALLING INTO A TRASH BAG INSIDE...

Jan 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WENT FROM 0 TO 100 MPH WHILE SHE WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE...

Jan 3, 2011 Electrical System Fire 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN SPARKS BEGAN SHOOTING FORM THE AUXILIARY CIGARETTE LIGHTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS CELLULAR PHONE WAS PLUGGED INTO THE LIGHTER AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE AND THE SPARKS WERE FALLING INTO A TRASH BAG INSIDE...

Jan 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WENT FROM 0 TO 100 MPH WHILE SHE WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE...

Dec 8, 2010 Power Train 57,565 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED A VIBRATION AND LOUD BANGING NOISE. UNABLE TO DRIVE. LOOKING UNDER VEHICLE FOUND CENTER SUPPORT/CARRIER BEARING OUT OF PLACE AND LAYING IN BRACKET THAT ATTACHES IT TO FRAME. COULD NOT DRIVE OVER 5-10 MPH. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER GARAGE. COMPLETE DRIVE SHAFT(S) ASSEMBLY WAS RE...

Dec 8, 2010 Power Train 57,565 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED A VIBRATION AND LOUD BANGING NOISE. UNABLE TO DRIVE. LOOKING UNDER VEHICLE FOUND CENTER SUPPORT/CARRIER BEARING OUT OF PLACE AND LAYING IN BRACKET THAT ATTACHES IT TO FRAME. COULD NOT DRIVE OVER 5-10 MPH. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER GARAGE. COMPLETE DRIVE SHAFT(S) ASSEMBLY WAS RE...

Dec 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT MOVES LOWER THAN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. IF YOUR FOOT ISN'T SQUARELY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, YOU CAN DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR ACCIDENTALLY, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ACCELERATION. PUSHING HARDER ON THE BRAKES ONLY MAKES THE VEHICLE GO FASTER. *TR

Dec 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT MOVES LOWER THAN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. IF YOUR FOOT ISN'T SQUARELY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, YOU CAN DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR ACCIDENTALLY, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ACCELERATION. PUSHING HARDER ON THE BRAKES ONLY MAKES THE VEHICLE GO FASTER. *TR

Nov 1, 2010 Power Train 37,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN THE 2008 FORD F150 CREW CAB. YESTERDAY I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND IT DID NOT ENGAGE. SO THEN I HAD TO PUT IT INTO PARK AND THEN ENGAGE IT AGAIN TO REVERSE THEN IT LET ME GO. *TR

Nov 1, 2010 Power Train 37,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN THE 2008 FORD F150 CREW CAB. YESTERDAY I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND IT DID NOT ENGAGE. SO THEN I HAD TO PUT IT INTO PARK AND THEN ENGAGE IT AGAIN TO REVERSE THEN IT LET ME GO. *TR

Oct 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 30,000 mi

MY 2008 FORD F150 BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSES TOO FAR AND ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO INADVERTENTLY HIT THE GAS PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SIMULTANEOUSLY. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY THE DEALER AND HAVE NOTIFIED FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF THIS PROBLEM. THEY HAVE ADVISED ME THAT THE BRAKES ARE WORKING PROPERLY. ...

Oct 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 30,000 mi

MY 2008 FORD F150 BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSES TOO FAR AND ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO INADVERTENTLY HIT THE GAS PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SIMULTANEOUSLY. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY THE DEALER AND HAVE NOTIFIED FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF THIS PROBLEM. THEY HAVE ADVISED ME THAT THE BRAKES ARE WORKING PROPERLY. ...

Sep 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

2008 FORD F150 PICK UP... TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 2 MONTHS MY TRUCK UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED WHEN I WAS IDLING IN REVERSE AND MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. I NEARLY HIT AN EMPLOYEE OF MINE THE FIRST TIME AND YESTERDAY THE SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO MY MOTORHOME. THERE WERE...

Sep 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

2008 FORD F150 PICK UP... TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 2 MONTHS MY TRUCK UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED WHEN I WAS IDLING IN REVERSE AND MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. I NEARLY HIT AN EMPLOYEE OF MINE THE FIRST TIME AND YESTERDAY THE SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO MY MOTORHOME. THERE WERE...

Aug 26, 2010 Structure 24,940 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DURING RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR SLIDING POWER WINDOW. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON WITHIN HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Aug 26, 2010 Structure 24,940 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DURING RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR SLIDING POWER WINDOW. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON WITHIN HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Aug 21, 2010 Steering 31,000 mi

I WAS CHANGING THE OIL IN MY 2008 F150 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION TRUCK AND NOTICED THAT MY STEERING STOPS WERE WORN. I TURNED ON MY TRUCK TO SEE IF MY WHEELS, WHEN TURNED ALL THE WAY TO EITHER SIDE IF THEY WERE TOUCHING THE STEERING STOPS. AND THEY WERE! THE PROBLEM WITH THIS IS THE ALUMINUM STEERING...

Aug 21, 2010 Steering 31,000 mi

I WAS CHANGING THE OIL IN MY 2008 F150 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION TRUCK AND NOTICED THAT MY STEERING STOPS WERE WORN. I TURNED ON MY TRUCK TO SEE IF MY WHEELS, WHEN TURNED ALL THE WAY TO EITHER SIDE IF THEY WERE TOUCHING THE STEERING STOPS. AND THEY WERE! THE PROBLEM WITH THIS IS THE ALUMINUM STEERING...

Aug 5, 2010 Steering 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F 150. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS HOLDING ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN HIS HAND BEGAN TO SLIP. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DETERIORATING, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE GRIP OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE C...

Aug 5, 2010 Steering 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F 150. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS HOLDING ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN HIS HAND BEGAN TO SLIP. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DETERIORATING, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE GRIP OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE C...

Aug 1, 2010 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

I WAS IN A FOUR CAR PILE UP ON INTERSTATE 75, GOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN TRAFFIC CAME TO AN ABRUPT AND CRASHED DIRECTLY HEAD ON INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER THE INITIAL HIT, I WAS REAR ENDED BY A TOW CAR, SLAMMING ME INTO THE CAR WITH EXTREMELY FORCE AGAIN. MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED BECAUSE ...

Aug 1, 2010 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

I WAS IN A FOUR CAR PILE UP ON INTERSTATE 75, GOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN TRAFFIC CAME TO AN ABRUPT AND CRASHED DIRECTLY HEAD ON INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER THE INITIAL HIT, I WAS REAR ENDED BY A TOW CAR, SLAMMING ME INTO THE CAR WITH EXTREMELY FORCE AGAIN. MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED BECAUSE ...

Jul 27, 2010 Air Bags Crash 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THAT CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH, HE CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT RECALL THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH AND HAD LOST CONSCIOUSNESS WHEN CRASHING INTO THE POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POLICE ADVISED THA...

Jul 27, 2010 Air Bags Crash 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THAT CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH, HE CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT RECALL THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH AND HAD LOST CONSCIOUSNESS WHEN CRASHING INTO THE POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POLICE ADVISED THA...

Jun 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 26,000 mi

MY 2008 FORD F150 WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVE WAY UNTIL I HAD TO LEAVE TO GO RUN ERRANDS. I GOT IN IT, TURNED THE KEY AND THERE WAS FIRE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. I THINK IT STARED IN THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF HOW HOT IT WAS MINUTES AFTER I TURNED THE KEY. PLEASE LET PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS. I DO NOT W...

Jun 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 26,000 mi

MY 2008 FORD F150 WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVE WAY UNTIL I HAD TO LEAVE TO GO RUN ERRANDS. I GOT IN IT, TURNED THE KEY AND THERE WAS FIRE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. I THINK IT STARED IN THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF HOW HOT IT WAS MINUTES AFTER I TURNED THE KEY. PLEASE LET PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS. I DO NOT W...

Jun 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 26,000 mi

MY 2008 FORD F150 WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVE WAY UNTIL I HAD TO LEAVE TO GO RUN ERRANDS. I GOT IN IT, TURNED THE KEY AND THERE WAS FIRE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. I THINK IT STARED IN THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF HOW HOT IT WAS MINUTES AFTER I TURNED THE KEY. PLEASE LET PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS. I DO NOT W...

Jun 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 26,000 mi

MY 2008 FORD F150 WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVE WAY UNTIL I HAD TO LEAVE TO GO RUN ERRANDS. I GOT IN IT, TURNED THE KEY AND THERE WAS FIRE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. I THINK IT STARED IN THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF HOW HOT IT WAS MINUTES AFTER I TURNED THE KEY. PLEASE LET PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS. I DO NOT W...

Jun 17, 2010 Suspension 285 mi

FAILURE HAPPENED AS SOON AS I DROVE THE TRUCK AWAY FORM PURCHASE. *TR

Jun 17, 2010 Suspension 285 mi

FAILURE HAPPENED AS SOON AS I DROVE THE TRUCK AWAY FORM PURCHASE. *TR

Jun 11, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER CAUSING THE CONTACT TO MOMENTARILY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE HAD TO FORCEFULLY APPLY THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FA...

Jun 11, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER CAUSING THE CONTACT TO MOMENTARILY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE HAD TO FORCEFULLY APPLY THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FA...

Jun 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120 mi

BRAKES FAILED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RAN THRU 2 DIFFERENT INTERSECTIONS ...NO WET ROADS...NO WEATHER CONDITIONS...JUST FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 10, 2010 Power Train 120 mi

BRAKES FAILED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RAN THRU 2 DIFFERENT INTERSECTIONS ...NO WET ROADS...NO WEATHER CONDITIONS...JUST FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 10, 2010 Seat Belts 120 mi

BRAKES FAILED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RAN THRU 2 DIFFERENT INTERSECTIONS ...NO WET ROADS...NO WEATHER CONDITIONS...JUST FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120 mi

BRAKES FAILED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RAN THRU 2 DIFFERENT INTERSECTIONS ...NO WET ROADS...NO WEATHER CONDITIONS...JUST FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 10, 2010 Power Train 120 mi

BRAKES FAILED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RAN THRU 2 DIFFERENT INTERSECTIONS ...NO WET ROADS...NO WEATHER CONDITIONS...JUST FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 10, 2010 Seat Belts 120 mi

BRAKES FAILED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RAN THRU 2 DIFFERENT INTERSECTIONS ...NO WET ROADS...NO WEATHER CONDITIONS...JUST FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 8, 2010 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SYSTEM ON THE FORD 2008 P/U CONTINUES TO CRANK ONCE THE KEY IS TURNED UNTIL THE ENGINE STARTS. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE BY THE STARTER OVERHEATING WHILE TRYING TO START THE ENGINE. IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED OR REPAIRED AS NECESSARY. THERE HAS BEEN NO INCIDENT REPORTED, BUT...

Jun 8, 2010 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SYSTEM ON THE FORD 2008 P/U CONTINUES TO CRANK ONCE THE KEY IS TURNED UNTIL THE ENGINE STARTS. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE BY THE STARTER OVERHEATING WHILE TRYING TO START THE ENGINE. IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED OR REPAIRED AS NECESSARY. THERE HAS BEEN NO INCIDENT REPORTED, BUT...

May 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 400 mi

I HAVE A 2008 FORD F 150 WITH 9,000 MILES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE IT WILL RACE WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES THIS IS A RANDOM EVENT IT MAY DO IT TWICE IN THREE MONTHS IT MAY DO IT TWICE A DAY I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO AND THEY SAY THEY CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT IT THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE IS ...

May 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 400 mi

I HAVE A 2008 FORD F 150 WITH 9,000 MILES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE IT WILL RACE WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES THIS IS A RANDOM EVENT IT MAY DO IT TWICE IN THREE MONTHS IT MAY DO IT TWICE A DAY I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO AND THEY SAY THEY CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT IT THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE IS ...

May 12, 2010 Visibility 22 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. HE STATED THAT THE AUTO TEMPERATURE CONTROL UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD CONSTANTLY BLOW HOT AIR OR INTERMITTENTLY BLOW HOT AND COLD AIR. THE FAILURE WOULD CAUSE THE WINDOWS TO FOG AND MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO SEE THE ROADWAY IN FRONT OF HIM. THE D...

May 12, 2010 Visibility 22 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F150. HE STATED THAT THE AUTO TEMPERATURE CONTROL UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD CONSTANTLY BLOW HOT AIR OR INTERMITTENTLY BLOW HOT AND COLD AIR. THE FAILURE WOULD CAUSE THE WINDOWS TO FOG AND MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO SEE THE ROADWAY IN FRONT OF HIM. THE D...

Apr 30, 2010 Visibility 38,000 mi

FORD F150 SIDE WINDOW SCREENS ARE MALFUNCTIONING AND FALLING DOWN. OUR TRUCK WITH 38,000 MILES ON IT IS STARTING TO HAVE A PROBLEM, WHEN A SEARCH OF THE INTERNET IS PERFORMED, THIS PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY COMMON. FROM MY PHONE CALLS WITH MY FORD DEALER TODAY, THEY SAID IT IS NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM AND FO...

Apr 30, 2010 Visibility 38,000 mi

FORD F150 SIDE WINDOW SCREENS ARE MALFUNCTIONING AND FALLING DOWN. OUR TRUCK WITH 38,000 MILES ON IT IS STARTING TO HAVE A PROBLEM, WHEN A SEARCH OF THE INTERNET IS PERFORMED, THIS PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY COMMON. FROM MY PHONE CALLS WITH MY FORD DEALER TODAY, THEY SAID IT IS NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM AND FO...

Apr 28, 2010 Seat Belts 100 mi

I HAVE A F-150 XLT TRITON FORD TRUCK. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES FROM : SEATBELTS NOT WORKING, ENGINE LIGHT, SOLENOID, 4WD LINKAGE, SHAKING AND BRAKES NOT WORKING, TO NOT ENGAGING INTO PARK OR DRIVE...I AM SO FRUSTRATED AND FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

I HAVE A F-150 XLT TRITON FORD TRUCK. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES FROM : SEATBELTS NOT WORKING, ENGINE LIGHT, SOLENOID, 4WD LINKAGE, SHAKING AND BRAKES NOT WORKING, TO NOT ENGAGING INTO PARK OR DRIVE...I AM SO FRUSTRATED AND FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

I HAVE A F-150 XLT TRITON FORD TRUCK. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES FROM : SEATBELTS NOT WORKING, ENGINE LIGHT, SOLENOID, 4WD LINKAGE, SHAKING AND BRAKES NOT WORKING, TO NOT ENGAGING INTO PARK OR DRIVE...I AM SO FRUSTRATED AND FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Seat Belts 100 mi

I HAVE A F-150 XLT TRITON FORD TRUCK. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES FROM : SEATBELTS NOT WORKING, ENGINE LIGHT, SOLENOID, 4WD LINKAGE, SHAKING AND BRAKES NOT WORKING, TO NOT ENGAGING INTO PARK OR DRIVE...I AM SO FRUSTRATED AND FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

I HAVE A F-150 XLT TRITON FORD TRUCK. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES FROM : SEATBELTS NOT WORKING, ENGINE LIGHT, SOLENOID, 4WD LINKAGE, SHAKING AND BRAKES NOT WORKING, TO NOT ENGAGING INTO PARK OR DRIVE...I AM SO FRUSTRATED AND FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

I HAVE A F-150 XLT TRITON FORD TRUCK. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES FROM : SEATBELTS NOT WORKING, ENGINE LIGHT, SOLENOID, 4WD LINKAGE, SHAKING AND BRAKES NOT WORKING, TO NOT ENGAGING INTO PARK OR DRIVE...I AM SO FRUSTRATED AND FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING. *TR

Mar 29, 2010 Unknown Or Other Crash 19,000 mi

08 FORD TRUCK 150 TRUCK. ONE EPISODE OF THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATING AND RUN INTO MY BARN. THE TRUCK WAS STOPPED BY HITTING THE BARN AND GETTING STUCK IN A DITCH. I HAVE HAD THIS TYPE ACCELERATION ON 3 ADDITIONAL EPISODES. THE DEALOR AND FORD SAY THEREIS NO PROBLEM. NO INJURES HAVE OCCURED UP ...

Mar 29, 2010 Unknown Or Other Crash 19,000 mi

08 FORD TRUCK 150 TRUCK. ONE EPISODE OF THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATING AND RUN INTO MY BARN. THE TRUCK WAS STOPPED BY HITTING THE BARN AND GETTING STUCK IN A DITCH. I HAVE HAD THIS TYPE ACCELERATION ON 3 ADDITIONAL EPISODES. THE DEALOR AND FORD SAY THEREIS NO PROBLEM. NO INJURES HAVE OCCURED UP ...

Mar 22, 2010 Wheels

2008 FORD F150, RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND RIM CAME OFF DAMAGING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL AND CAUSED THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO STRIKE THE GROUND. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE STUDS WERE MISSING. THE ROTOR WAS GROUND DOWN IN SEVERAL AREAS WITH IT STRIKING THE ASPHALT SURFACE. THE INSIDE OF THE...

Mar 22, 2010 Wheels

2008 FORD F150, RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND RIM CAME OFF DAMAGING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL AND CAUSED THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO STRIKE THE GROUND. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE STUDS WERE MISSING. THE ROTOR WAS GROUND DOWN IN SEVERAL AREAS WITH IT STRIKING THE ASPHALT SURFACE. THE INSIDE OF THE...

Mar 7, 2010 Tires 2,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) GENERAL TIRE "AMERITRAC TR". DESIGN FAILURE. TIRE IS PRONE TO TINY PUNCTURES ON THE SIDEWALL ABOUT ONE INCH (1") BELOW THE TREAD. TWO TIRES ON MY 2008 F-150 SUFFERED THE SAME DAMAGE. BOTH PUNCTURES WERE ...

Mar 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH. AS I BRAKED, IT WAS STILL ACCELERATING EVEN THOUGH THE GAS PEDAL WAS NOT BEING PRESSED DOWN AND IT SEEMED IT WAS GOING AT FAST RPMS. THE BRAKE DID SLOW THE VEHICLE BUT NOT COMPLETELY, AND I HAD TO SHIFT TO PARK THEN TURN OFF THE ENGINE TO STOP TH...

Mar 7, 2010 Tires 2,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) GENERAL TIRE "AMERITRAC TR". DESIGN FAILURE. TIRE IS PRONE TO TINY PUNCTURES ON THE SIDEWALL ABOUT ONE INCH (1") BELOW THE TREAD. TWO TIRES ON MY 2008 F-150 SUFFERED THE SAME DAMAGE. BOTH PUNCTURES WERE ...

Mar 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH. AS I BRAKED, IT WAS STILL ACCELERATING EVEN THOUGH THE GAS PEDAL WAS NOT BEING PRESSED DOWN AND IT SEEMED IT WAS GOING AT FAST RPMS. THE BRAKE DID SLOW THE VEHICLE BUT NOT COMPLETELY, AND I HAD TO SHIFT TO PARK THEN TURN OFF THE ENGINE TO STOP TH...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 85,762 mi

GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK AND TRUCK AND COULD NOT STOP TRUCK UNTIL IT HIT THE CURB AT THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 85,762 mi

GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK AND TRUCK AND COULD NOT STOP TRUCK UNTIL IT HIT THE CURB AT THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2008 FORD F150 CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE SELF-ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD HIS FOOT LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL; WHEN HE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE AND THRUST BACKWARDS AT AN UNSAFE RATE OF SPEED. THE CONSUMER APPLIED T...

Feb 25, 2010 Electrical System

2008 FORD F150 CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE SELF-ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD HIS FOOT LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL; WHEN HE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE AND THRUST BACKWARDS AT AN UNSAFE RATE OF SPEED. THE CONSUMER APPLIED T...

Feb 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2008 FORD F150 CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE SELF-ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD HIS FOOT LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL; WHEN HE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE AND THRUST BACKWARDS AT AN UNSAFE RATE OF SPEED. THE CONSUMER APPLIED T...

Feb 25, 2010 Electrical System

2008 FORD F150 CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE SELF-ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD HIS FOOT LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL; WHEN HE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE AND THRUST BACKWARDS AT AN UNSAFE RATE OF SPEED. THE CONSUMER APPLIED T...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER ON MY 2008 FORD F150 THAT I HAVE ON OCCASION ACCIDENTALLY PRESSED BOTH THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME WHILE BRAKING. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING. THE ENGINE WAS REVVING UP AS I WAS APPLYING THE ...

Feb 16, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER ON MY 2008 FORD F150 THAT I HAVE ON OCCASION ACCIDENTALLY PRESSED BOTH THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME WHILE BRAKING. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING. THE ENGINE WAS REVVING UP AS I WAS APPLYING THE ...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER ON MY 2008 FORD F150 THAT I HAVE ON OCCASION ACCIDENTALLY PRESSED BOTH THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME WHILE BRAKING. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING. THE ENGINE WAS REVVING UP AS I WAS APPLYING THE ...

Feb 16, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER ON MY 2008 FORD F150 THAT I HAVE ON OCCASION ACCIDENTALLY PRESSED BOTH THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME WHILE BRAKING. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING. THE ENGINE WAS REVVING UP AS I WAS APPLYING THE ...

Feb 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 27,225 mi

I OWN A 2008 FORD F-150 XLT SUPERCREW / I HAVE BEEN HAVING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. ONCE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION LUCKILY I WAS THE FIRST ONE AT THE LIGHT THIS VEHICLE JUST STARTED RACING AND TOOK OFF ON ME LUCKILY MY LIGHT JUST TURNED GREEN I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES AND IT DIDN'T DO A THING AS ...

Feb 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 27,225 mi

I OWN A 2008 FORD F-150 XLT SUPERCREW / I HAVE BEEN HAVING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. ONCE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION LUCKILY I WAS THE FIRST ONE AT THE LIGHT THIS VEHICLE JUST STARTED RACING AND TOOK OFF ON ME LUCKILY MY LIGHT JUST TURNED GREEN I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES AND IT DIDN'T DO A THING AS ...

Feb 3, 2010 Structure 20,000 mi

THE PASSENGER FRONT UPPER DOOR HINGE IS CRACKING ON MY 2008 FORD F150 . THE HINGE IS CRACKING ON THE BACK SIDE . THE CRACK WOULD OPEN UP AS THE DOOR IS BEING SHUT FROM THE WIDE OPEN POSITION . FORD MOTOR COMPANY CLAIMS THIS IS FROM ABUSE OR WIND DAMAGE . IF THIS CRACK WERE FROM WIND DAMAGE THE CRACK...

Feb 3, 2010 Structure 20,000 mi

THE PASSENGER FRONT UPPER DOOR HINGE IS CRACKING ON MY 2008 FORD F150 . THE HINGE IS CRACKING ON THE BACK SIDE . THE CRACK WOULD OPEN UP AS THE DOOR IS BEING SHUT FROM THE WIDE OPEN POSITION . FORD MOTOR COMPANY CLAIMS THIS IS FROM ABUSE OR WIND DAMAGE . IF THIS CRACK WERE FROM WIND DAMAGE THE CRACK...

Jan 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 7,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD ON MANY OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE AND WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE....

Jan 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 7,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD ON MANY OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE AND WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE....

Jan 24, 2010 Seats 40 mi

I GET A SERIOUS SKIN RASH WHEN EXPOSED AREAS OF MY SKIN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FABRIC UPHOLSTERY ON MY FORD F150 TRUCK. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME THERE IS CONTACT AND BEGAN IMMEDIATELY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. *TR

Jan 24, 2010 Seats 40 mi

I GET A SERIOUS SKIN RASH WHEN EXPOSED AREAS OF MY SKIN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FABRIC UPHOLSTERY ON MY FORD F150 TRUCK. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME THERE IS CONTACT AND BEGAN IMMEDIATELY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. *TR

Jan 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,300 mi

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED THE VEHICLE WILL SHUDDER TO A STOP FOLLOWED BY A LOUD BANG BEFORE COMPLETELY STOPPING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT AND HAS OCCURRED IN ALL CONDITIONS AT ALL SPEEDS. NOISE IS ALSO MUCH LOUDER AT HIGHER...

Jan 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,300 mi

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED THE VEHICLE WILL SHUDDER TO A STOP FOLLOWED BY A LOUD BANG BEFORE COMPLETELY STOPPING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT AND HAS OCCURRED IN ALL CONDITIONS AT ALL SPEEDS. NOISE IS ALSO MUCH LOUDER AT HIGHER...

Dec 14, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 47,373 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE ACCELERATED PEDAL WAS TOO LARGE FOR THE FLOOR-BOARD IN THE VEHICLE. CONSEQUENTLY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, HE ACCIDENTALLY APPLIES PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE FORD MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,373....

Dec 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,373 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE ACCELERATED PEDAL WAS TOO LARGE FOR THE FLOOR-BOARD IN THE VEHICLE. CONSEQUENTLY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, HE ACCIDENTALLY APPLIES PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE FORD MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,373....

Dec 14, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 47,373 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE ACCELERATED PEDAL WAS TOO LARGE FOR THE FLOOR-BOARD IN THE VEHICLE. CONSEQUENTLY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, HE ACCIDENTALLY APPLIES PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE FORD MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,373....

Dec 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,373 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE ACCELERATED PEDAL WAS TOO LARGE FOR THE FLOOR-BOARD IN THE VEHICLE. CONSEQUENTLY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, HE ACCIDENTALLY APPLIES PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE FORD MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,373....

Dec 8, 2009 Power Train Crash 28,000 mi

2008 FORD F-150 ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER 200 FEET AT FULL ACCELERATION AND SKID MARKS PROVE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. ACCIDENT INJURED DRIVER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE BUSINESS IT CRASHED INTO. *TR

Dec 8, 2009 Power Train Crash 28,000 mi

2008 FORD F-150 ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER 200 FEET AT FULL ACCELERATION AND SKID MARKS PROVE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. ACCIDENT INJURED DRIVER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE BUSINESS IT CRASHED INTO. *TR

Nov 15, 2009 Visibility 63,000 mi

WITHOUT NOTICEABLE PRIOR WARNING I HAD A MALFUNCTION OF 2008 FORD F150 CLIMATE CONTROL ( BLENDING KNOB CONTROL). THE VEHICLE IS BLOWING HOT AIR ONLY. I CAN NOT CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE. *TR

Nov 15, 2009 Visibility 63,000 mi

WITHOUT NOTICEABLE PRIOR WARNING I HAD A MALFUNCTION OF 2008 FORD F150 CLIMATE CONTROL ( BLENDING KNOB CONTROL). THE VEHICLE IS BLOWING HOT AIR ONLY. I CAN NOT CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE. *TR

Nov 8, 2009 Air Bags Crash 15,000 mi

THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY HELLO, I RAN INTO THE BACK OF A 18 WHEELER, INCURRING $9000.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY 2008 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCK. I STRUCK THE TRAILER WHEELS AND CRASH BAR. THE BUMPER, GRILL, EVAPORATOR COIL, RADIATOR AND ALL OF THEIR SUPPORTS WERE DESTROYED THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT ...

Nov 8, 2009 Air Bags Crash 15,000 mi

THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY HELLO, I RAN INTO THE BACK OF A 18 WHEELER, INCURRING $9000.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY 2008 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCK. I STRUCK THE TRAILER WHEELS AND CRASH BAR. THE BUMPER, GRILL, EVAPORATOR COIL, RADIATOR AND ALL OF THEIR SUPPORTS WERE DESTROYED THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT ...

Nov 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 8,500 mi

VEHICLE IS A FORD F150 XLT 2008. VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW FROM JACK MADDEN FORD IN NORWOOD MASSACHUSETTS. VEHICLE PURCHASED APPROXIMATELY IN APRIL OF 2008. PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE IS WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE ACCELERATES AND I HAVE HAD TO RELEASE FOOT BRAKE AND REAPPL...

Nov 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 8,500 mi

VEHICLE IS A FORD F150 XLT 2008. VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW FROM JACK MADDEN FORD IN NORWOOD MASSACHUSETTS. VEHICLE PURCHASED APPROXIMATELY IN APRIL OF 2008. PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE IS WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE ACCELERATES AND I HAVE HAD TO RELEASE FOOT BRAKE AND REAPPL...

Oct 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 28,752 mi

2008 FORD F150 LARIAT TRUCK SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THEN THE ENTIRE TRUCK WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. DESPITE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S EFFORTS, THE TRUCK BURNED TO THE GROUND. THIS TRUCK WAS UNDER A YEAR OLD, AND HAD NEVER NEEDED REPAIRS OF A...

Oct 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 28,752 mi

2008 FORD F150 LARIAT TRUCK SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THEN THE ENTIRE TRUCK WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. DESPITE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S EFFORTS, THE TRUCK BURNED TO THE GROUND. THIS TRUCK WAS UNDER A YEAR OLD, AND HAD NEVER NEEDED REPAIRS OF A...

Aug 14, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,500 mi

SMELLED ODOR OF GASOLINE WHILE DRIVING. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES AND WHEN EXITED VEHICLE, STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. WALKED TO REAR OF VEHICLE AND SAW A TRAIL OF GASOLINE SPLATTERS BEHIND 2008 FORD F150. LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND SAW A POOL OF GASOLINE WITH GASOLINE DRIPPING FROM ALL AROUND FUEL T...

Aug 14, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,500 mi

SMELLED ODOR OF GASOLINE WHILE DRIVING. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES AND WHEN EXITED VEHICLE, STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. WALKED TO REAR OF VEHICLE AND SAW A TRAIL OF GASOLINE SPLATTERS BEHIND 2008 FORD F150. LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND SAW A POOL OF GASOLINE WITH GASOLINE DRIPPING FROM ALL AROUND FUEL T...

Jul 31, 2009 Power Train 5,000 mi

2008 BRAND NEW F150 TRUCK - 5,000 MILES AND THE STARTER WOULDN'T ENGAGE THE FLYWHEEL.. STARTER GEAR SHAFT SHEARED COMPLETELY THROUGH. THE MECHANICS AT VISTA FORD/WOODLAND HILLS WERE BAFFLED BY THIS. THE STARTER GEAR SHAFT SHEARED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT SEIZED SO THERE IS NO R...

Jul 31, 2009 Power Train 5,000 mi

2008 BRAND NEW F150 TRUCK - 5,000 MILES AND THE STARTER WOULDN'T ENGAGE THE FLYWHEEL.. STARTER GEAR SHAFT SHEARED COMPLETELY THROUGH. THE MECHANICS AT VISTA FORD/WOODLAND HILLS WERE BAFFLED BY THIS. THE STARTER GEAR SHAFT SHEARED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT SEIZED SO THERE IS NO R...

Jul 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,177 mi

I DROVE MY NEW 2008 FORD F-150 (4177 MILES) TO MY SON'S HOUSE, WHEN I GOT INTO THE TRUCK TO LEAVE I STARTED THE ENGINE AND SUDDENLY REALIZED I HAD A RUNAWAY ENGINE, THE SEQUENCE IN WHICH IT HAPPENED: I SAT DOWN IN THE DRIVERS SEAT, PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, TURNED THE...

Jul 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,177 mi

I DROVE MY NEW 2008 FORD F-150 (4177 MILES) TO MY SON'S HOUSE, WHEN I GOT INTO THE TRUCK TO LEAVE I STARTED THE ENGINE AND SUDDENLY REALIZED I HAD A RUNAWAY ENGINE, THE SEQUENCE IN WHICH IT HAPPENED: I SAT DOWN IN THE DRIVERS SEAT, PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, TURNED THE...

Jul 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 5,700 mi

OWNER OF 2008 FORD F-150 EXPERIENCED SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 4800 MILES AND THEN REPEATED 3 TIMES IN ONE DAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5700 MILES. IT HAPPENED TWICE WHILE IN DRIVE AND TWICE WHILE IN REVERSE. EVEN WHILE HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, THE TRUCK CONTIN...

Jul 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 5,700 mi

OWNER OF 2008 FORD F-150 EXPERIENCED SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 4800 MILES AND THEN REPEATED 3 TIMES IN ONE DAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5700 MILES. IT HAPPENED TWICE WHILE IN DRIVE AND TWICE WHILE IN REVERSE. EVEN WHILE HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, THE TRUCK CONTIN...

Jun 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT EXTENDED FURTHER THAN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. HE BELIEVES THAT THIS COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHILE BACKING UP IN A PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH, HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND ALMOST C...

Jun 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT EXTENDED FURTHER THAN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. HE BELIEVES THAT THIS COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHILE BACKING UP IN A PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH, HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND ALMOST C...

Jun 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 7,209 mi

I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY 2008 F-150 FORD SUPERCREW. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS SO MUCH TRAVEL THAT IT GOES PAST THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN A SUDDEN PANIC TYPE STOP. AS THE FOOT PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, THE FOOT AND PEDAL PASSES THE GAS PEDAL AND SOMETIMES, IF YOUR FOOT IS NOT POSITIONED PERFECT...

Jun 9, 2009 Structure 7,209 mi

I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY 2008 F-150 FORD SUPERCREW. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS SO MUCH TRAVEL THAT IT GOES PAST THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN A SUDDEN PANIC TYPE STOP. AS THE FOOT PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, THE FOOT AND PEDAL PASSES THE GAS PEDAL AND SOMETIMES, IF YOUR FOOT IS NOT POSITIONED PERFECT...

Jun 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,209 mi

I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY 2008 F-150 FORD SUPERCREW. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS SO MUCH TRAVEL THAT IT GOES PAST THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN A SUDDEN PANIC TYPE STOP. AS THE FOOT PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, THE FOOT AND PEDAL PASSES THE GAS PEDAL AND SOMETIMES, IF YOUR FOOT IS NOT POSITIONED PERFECT...

Jun 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 7,209 mi

I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY 2008 F-150 FORD SUPERCREW. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS SO MUCH TRAVEL THAT IT GOES PAST THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN A SUDDEN PANIC TYPE STOP. AS THE FOOT PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, THE FOOT AND PEDAL PASSES THE GAS PEDAL AND SOMETIMES, IF YOUR FOOT IS NOT POSITIONED PERFECT...

Jun 9, 2009 Structure 7,209 mi

I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY 2008 F-150 FORD SUPERCREW. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS SO MUCH TRAVEL THAT IT GOES PAST THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN A SUDDEN PANIC TYPE STOP. AS THE FOOT PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, THE FOOT AND PEDAL PASSES THE GAS PEDAL AND SOMETIMES, IF YOUR FOOT IS NOT POSITIONED PERFECT...

Jun 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,209 mi

I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY 2008 F-150 FORD SUPERCREW. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS SO MUCH TRAVEL THAT IT GOES PAST THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN A SUDDEN PANIC TYPE STOP. AS THE FOOT PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, THE FOOT AND PEDAL PASSES THE GAS PEDAL AND SOMETIMES, IF YOUR FOOT IS NOT POSITIONED PERFECT...

Apr 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

THIS FORD F 150 PICKUP TRUCK HAS THE WIDEST GAS (ACCELERATOR) PEDAL I HAVE EVER SEEN AND AS A RESULT, MY RIGHT FOOT CONTINUES TO PRESS DOWN ON IT EVEN AFTER I HAVE STARTED APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH THE SAME FOOT. I HAVE NEARLY COLLIDED WITH MY WORKING PARTNER AND A BOAT TRAILER THREE TIMES IN TH...

Apr 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

THIS FORD F 150 PICKUP TRUCK HAS THE WIDEST GAS (ACCELERATOR) PEDAL I HAVE EVER SEEN AND AS A RESULT, MY RIGHT FOOT CONTINUES TO PRESS DOWN ON IT EVEN AFTER I HAVE STARTED APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH THE SAME FOOT. I HAVE NEARLY COLLIDED WITH MY WORKING PARTNER AND A BOAT TRAILER THREE TIMES IN TH...

Apr 3, 2009 Power Train 2,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPL...

Apr 3, 2009 Steering 2,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPL...

Apr 3, 2009 Power Train 2,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPL...

Apr 3, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 4,000 mi

I HAVE A NOISE PROBLEM AND HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS, WHEN YOU HOLD THE ACCELERATOR STEADY IT MAKES A VERY LOUD HISSING NOISE, WHEN YOU LET OFF THE GAS OR GET ON IT HEAVY IT GOES AWAY, THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WE HAVE TEST DRIVEN WITH THE SERVICE MA...

Apr 3, 2009 Power Train 2,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPL...

Apr 3, 2009 Steering 2,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPL...

Apr 3, 2009 Power Train 2,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPL...

Apr 3, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 4,000 mi

I HAVE A NOISE PROBLEM AND HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS, WHEN YOU HOLD THE ACCELERATOR STEADY IT MAKES A VERY LOUD HISSING NOISE, WHEN YOU LET OFF THE GAS OR GET ON IT HEAVY IT GOES AWAY, THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WE HAVE TEST DRIVEN WITH THE SERVICE MA...

Mar 19, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AT FULL THROTTLE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IMMEDIATELY, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS D...

Mar 19, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AT FULL THROTTLE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IMMEDIATELY, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS D...

Feb 27, 2009 Power Train

MY VEHICLE IS A 2008 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW. THIS HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. AFTER ABOUT 1000 MILES I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE APPEARED TO STALL WHEN ACCELERATING UPHIILL (CHANGING GEARS) AND THAT THE RPM'S WOULD REV DURING CITY DRIVING. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND I HAD TO GO TO THE SERVICE DE...

Feb 27, 2009 Power Train

MY VEHICLE IS A 2008 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW. THIS HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. AFTER ABOUT 1000 MILES I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE APPEARED TO STALL WHEN ACCELERATING UPHIILL (CHANGING GEARS) AND THAT THE RPM'S WOULD REV DURING CITY DRIVING. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND I HAD TO GO TO THE SERVICE DE...

Feb 18, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 1,533 mi

I OWN A 2008 FORD F-150. LAST SATURDAY I ENTERED THE VEHICLE, STARTED THE ENGINE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE. THE ENGINE IMEDIATELY INCREASED IN RPM TO THE POINT WHERE THE REAR TIRES BEGAN SPINNING ON THE GRAVEL. I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM INCREASED. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM...

Feb 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,340 mi

MY 2008 FORD F-150 IS A PIECE OF?!@#$%. AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED AT 24,000 MI AND TODAY IT'S MAKING THE SAME NOISE (SQUEALING WHEN COMPRESSOR KICKS IN) AT 27000 MILES. STARTER MADE A ZIP NOISE PREVIOUSLY WHEN IT WAS COLD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THIS LAST FAILURE OF THE AIR CON...

Feb 18, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 1,533 mi

I OWN A 2008 FORD F-150. LAST SATURDAY I ENTERED THE VEHICLE, STARTED THE ENGINE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE. THE ENGINE IMEDIATELY INCREASED IN RPM TO THE POINT WHERE THE REAR TIRES BEGAN SPINNING ON THE GRAVEL. I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM INCREASED. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM...

Feb 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,340 mi

MY 2008 FORD F-150 IS A PIECE OF?!@#$%. AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED AT 24,000 MI AND TODAY IT'S MAKING THE SAME NOISE (SQUEALING WHEN COMPRESSOR KICKS IN) AT 27000 MILES. STARTER MADE A ZIP NOISE PREVIOUSLY WHEN IT WAS COLD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THIS LAST FAILURE OF THE AIR CON...

Feb 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS WERE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. WHEN HE DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS SHOE CATCHES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN ...

Feb 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS WERE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. WHEN HE DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS SHOE CATCHES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN ...

Jan 14, 2009 Equipment

2008 F150 WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKE AND YOUR FOOT IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PEDAL IT WILL GO DOWN PASS THE ACC. PEDAL AND SOMETIMES CAUSING YOU TO DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME MORE THAN ONCE AND CAN BE THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT IF YOU ARE IN CLOSE QUARTERS. IF THIS HAPPENS THE E...

Jan 14, 2009 Equipment

2008 F150 WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKE AND YOUR FOOT IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PEDAL IT WILL GO DOWN PASS THE ACC. PEDAL AND SOMETIMES CAUSING YOU TO DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME MORE THAN ONCE AND CAN BE THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT IF YOU ARE IN CLOSE QUARTERS. IF THIS HAPPENS THE E...

Dec 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 45 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT FEEL ANY HESITATION. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE POLICE WAS CALLED ...

Dec 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 45 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT FEEL ANY HESITATION. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE POLICE WAS CALLED ...

Dec 10, 2008 Structure

I OWN A 2008 FORD F150 WITH 12,000 MILES. BOUGHT THE TRUCK BRAND NEW IN FEB 08. WITH ONLY 453 MILES ON THE TRUCK I NOTICED MANY PAINT DEFECTS : THE PAINT UNDER THE HOOD WAS BLISTERING OFF, THE PAINT ON THE PILLAR BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR WAS MESSED UP, FORD FIXED THESE ISSUES THEN SHORTLY A...

Dec 10, 2008 Structure

I OWN A 2008 FORD F150 WITH 12,000 MILES. BOUGHT THE TRUCK BRAND NEW IN FEB 08. WITH ONLY 453 MILES ON THE TRUCK I NOTICED MANY PAINT DEFECTS : THE PAINT UNDER THE HOOD WAS BLISTERING OFF, THE PAINT ON THE PILLAR BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR WAS MESSED UP, FORD FIXED THESE ISSUES THEN SHORTLY A...

Dec 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, IT HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHARGER INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH MEANT THAT THE TURBO CHARGER WAS FAILING. WHEN THE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND PREVENT THE VE...

Dec 5, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel Fire 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, IT HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHARGER INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH MEANT THAT THE TURBO CHARGER WAS FAILING. WHEN THE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND PREVENT THE VE...

Dec 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, IT HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHARGER INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH MEANT THAT THE TURBO CHARGER WAS FAILING. WHEN THE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND PREVENT THE VE...

Dec 5, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel Fire 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, IT HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHARGER INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH MEANT THAT THE TURBO CHARGER WAS FAILING. WHEN THE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND PREVENT THE VE...

Nov 21, 2008 Steering 19,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE TIRES ARE COLD, THE STEERING SHAKES. THE STEERING OPERATES PROPERLY WHEN THE TIRES ARE WARM. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE IS NORMAL DUE TO THE SOFT COMPOUND OF THE TIRE AND WOULD NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS UNKNO...

Nov 21, 2008 Suspension 7,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2008 SPECIAL 60TH EDITION FORD F-150 ON 4MAY08. I NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ABOVE SPEEDS OF 55MPH IT STARTED TO VIBRATE IN THE FRONTEND. I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY SAID THE VEHICLE WAS SOUND AND HAD NO PROBLEMS. I WHEN TO EDMONDS.COM AND...

Nov 21, 2008 Steering 19,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE TIRES ARE COLD, THE STEERING SHAKES. THE STEERING OPERATES PROPERLY WHEN THE TIRES ARE WARM. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE IS NORMAL DUE TO THE SOFT COMPOUND OF THE TIRE AND WOULD NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS UNKNO...

Nov 21, 2008 Suspension 7,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2008 SPECIAL 60TH EDITION FORD F-150 ON 4MAY08. I NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ABOVE SPEEDS OF 55MPH IT STARTED TO VIBRATE IN THE FRONTEND. I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY SAID THE VEHICLE WAS SOUND AND HAD NO PROBLEMS. I WHEN TO EDMONDS.COM AND...

Nov 11, 2008 Visibility 157 mi

2008 FORD F150 LARIAT W/AUTO TEMP CONTROL. AUTO TEMP CONTROL DOES NOT CONTROL TEMPERATURE AS SET, BLOWS CONSTANT HOT AIR AND ON OCCASION BLOWS HOT AND COLD AIR INTERMITTENTLY. DOES NOT CONTROL TEMPERATURE AS SET BY ATC DISPLAY. HAVE HAD THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. FIRST TWO TRIPS THE ...

Nov 11, 2008 Visibility 157 mi

2008 FORD F150 LARIAT W/AUTO TEMP CONTROL. AUTO TEMP CONTROL DOES NOT CONTROL TEMPERATURE AS SET, BLOWS CONSTANT HOT AIR AND ON OCCASION BLOWS HOT AND COLD AIR INTERMITTENTLY. DOES NOT CONTROL TEMPERATURE AS SET BY ATC DISPLAY. HAVE HAD THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. FIRST TWO TRIPS THE ...

Nov 7, 2008 Power Train 5,000 mi

FORD F-150 HAS ACCELERATED WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL 4 TIMES, TWICE WHILE IN REVERSE, TWICE WHEN STOPPING, ALWAYS AT LOW SPEED. IT WAS HARD TO STOP TRUCK, EVEN WITH FOOT FULL ON PEDAL. THE ENGINE WAS RACING WITH HIGH RPM'S. RESTARTING ENGINE RESOLVED ISSUE OR PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL. THERE IS ALSO AN...

Nov 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

FORD F-150 HAS ACCELERATED WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL 4 TIMES, TWICE WHILE IN REVERSE, TWICE WHEN STOPPING, ALWAYS AT LOW SPEED. IT WAS HARD TO STOP TRUCK, EVEN WITH FOOT FULL ON PEDAL. THE ENGINE WAS RACING WITH HIGH RPM'S. RESTARTING ENGINE RESOLVED ISSUE OR PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL. THERE IS ALSO AN...

Nov 7, 2008 Power Train 5,000 mi

FORD F-150 HAS ACCELERATED WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL 4 TIMES, TWICE WHILE IN REVERSE, TWICE WHEN STOPPING, ALWAYS AT LOW SPEED. IT WAS HARD TO STOP TRUCK, EVEN WITH FOOT FULL ON PEDAL. THE ENGINE WAS RACING WITH HIGH RPM'S. RESTARTING ENGINE RESOLVED ISSUE OR PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL. THERE IS ALSO AN...

Nov 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

FORD F-150 HAS ACCELERATED WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL 4 TIMES, TWICE WHILE IN REVERSE, TWICE WHEN STOPPING, ALWAYS AT LOW SPEED. IT WAS HARD TO STOP TRUCK, EVEN WITH FOOT FULL ON PEDAL. THE ENGINE WAS RACING WITH HIGH RPM'S. RESTARTING ENGINE RESOLVED ISSUE OR PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL. THERE IS ALSO AN...

Oct 31, 2008 Tires 7,000 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW FORD F 150 4X4 PICKUP 5/1/08 AND HAVE HAD 2 TIRES BLOW OUT. 1 TURNING AROUND IN A FOREST SERVICE CAMP GROUND AND 1 ON THE FREEWAY AT 75 MPH. THESE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN ABUSED OR MISTREATED IN ANY WAY. THE WORST USE THEY HAVE SEEN IS 20 MILES AT 35 MPH ON AN IMPROVED COUNTY GRAVEL ROAD...

Oct 31, 2008 Equipment 3,000 mi

ANY SETTING ABOVE 60 DEGREES ON THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR NO MATTER WHAT THE TEMPERATURE IS OUTSIDE, OR WHETHER YOU ARE SET ON RECIRCULATING, ETC. *TR

Oct 31, 2008 Tires 7,000 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW FORD F 150 4X4 PICKUP 5/1/08 AND HAVE HAD 2 TIRES BLOW OUT. 1 TURNING AROUND IN A FOREST SERVICE CAMP GROUND AND 1 ON THE FREEWAY AT 75 MPH. THESE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN ABUSED OR MISTREATED IN ANY WAY. THE WORST USE THEY HAVE SEEN IS 20 MILES AT 35 MPH ON AN IMPROVED COUNTY GRAVEL ROAD...

Oct 31, 2008 Equipment 3,000 mi

ANY SETTING ABOVE 60 DEGREES ON THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR NO MATTER WHAT THE TEMPERATURE IS OUTSIDE, OR WHETHER YOU ARE SET ON RECIRCULATING, ETC. *TR

Oct 22, 2008 Structure 4,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THERE ARE STEPS ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO STEP ONTO THEM TO SEE INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE STANDING ON THE SIDE STEP, IT BECAME LOOSE AND EVENTUALLY FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL ONTO THE GROUND. ...

Oct 22, 2008 Structure 4,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THERE ARE STEPS ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO STEP ONTO THEM TO SEE INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE STANDING ON THE SIDE STEP, IT BECAME LOOSE AND EVENTUALLY FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL ONTO THE GROUND. ...

Oct 9, 2008 Tires 6,000 mi

OPTIONAL TIRES FOR FORD F-150S, LT275/65RX18, SOLD AS AN UPGRADE BY DEALERS, ARE SAFETY HAZARDS IN WET WEATHER. THEIR HOLDING ABILITY IS LIMITED AND IN TWO WHEEL DRIVE ON RAIN SLICK STREET ANY POWER APPLIED FOR CLIMBING HILLS, COMING OUT OF TURNS, OR ENTERING FWYS CAN RESULT IN REAR END DRIFT AND S...

Oct 9, 2008 Tires 6,000 mi

OPTIONAL TIRES FOR FORD F-150S, LT275/65RX18, SOLD AS AN UPGRADE BY DEALERS, ARE SAFETY HAZARDS IN WET WEATHER. THEIR HOLDING ABILITY IS LIMITED AND IN TWO WHEEL DRIVE ON RAIN SLICK STREET ANY POWER APPLIED FOR CLIMBING HILLS, COMING OUT OF TURNS, OR ENTERING FWYS CAN RESULT IN REAR END DRIFT AND S...

Sep 26, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 27,371 mi

THE PROBLEM BEGAN WHEN I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON JULY 28, 2008 FOR A RADIO PROBLEM. THE MILEAGE ON THE TRUCK WAS 27,371 AT THAT TIME I TOOK THE SERVICE ADVISORS RECOMMENDATION AND HAD A 30,000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED. SINCE THAT TIME MY TRUCK HAS HAD A GASOLINE ODOR. THIS FUEL OD...

Sep 26, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 27,371 mi

THE PROBLEM BEGAN WHEN I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON JULY 28, 2008 FOR A RADIO PROBLEM. THE MILEAGE ON THE TRUCK WAS 27,371 AT THAT TIME I TOOK THE SERVICE ADVISORS RECOMMENDATION AND HAD A 30,000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED. SINCE THAT TIME MY TRUCK HAS HAD A GASOLINE ODOR. THIS FUEL OD...

Sep 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND THEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE JUMPED THE SIDEWALK AND STRUCK A TREE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE IT, BUT IT REMAINED ACTIVATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FIL...

Sep 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND THEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE JUMPED THE SIDEWALK AND STRUCK A TREE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE IT, BUT IT REMAINED ACTIVATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FIL...

Sep 16, 2008 Visibility

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHEN THE CONTACT LOOKED THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, HE NOTICED A REFLECTION IN THE GLASS THAT REDUCED VISIBILITY. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. UPDATED 10/03/08 *BF UPDATED 10/07/08.*JB

Sep 16, 2008 Visibility

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHEN THE CONTACT LOOKED THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, HE NOTICED A REFLECTION IN THE GLASS THAT REDUCED VISIBILITY. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. UPDATED 10/03/08 *BF UPDATED 10/07/08.*JB

Sep 11, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT PULLED OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY AND BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE. HER VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET, BUT HER VEHICLE CONTI...

Sep 11, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT PULLED OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY AND BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE. HER VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET, BUT HER VEHICLE CONTI...

Sep 4, 2008 Unknown Or Other 70 mi

I HAVE A 2008 F150 PICKUP WITH 348 MILES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES ALREADY. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE AND THE ENGINE REVS AND THE CAR LURCHES. ALL TIMES, I'VE BEEN ABLE TO PUT QUICKLY INTO PARK THEN TURN OFF THE ENGINE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE ...

Sep 4, 2008 Unknown Or Other 70 mi

I HAVE A 2008 F150 PICKUP WITH 348 MILES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES ALREADY. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE AND THE ENGINE REVS AND THE CAR LURCHES. ALL TIMES, I'VE BEEN ABLE TO PUT QUICKLY INTO PARK THEN TURN OFF THE ENGINE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE ...

Sep 3, 2008 Electrical System Fire 2,500 mi

2008 F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT 4X4 BOUGHT BRAND NEW ON JULY 18 WITH 426 MILES ON IT. I HAVE MADE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE TRUCK EXCEPT PUT A FLAT BED CAP ON THE BED THAT ATTACHES WITH CLAMPS UNDER THE BED RAIL AND HAS NO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. I HAVE DRIVEN THE TRUCK LESS THAN 2500 MILES. ON THE MORNI...

Sep 3, 2008 Electrical System Fire 2,500 mi

2008 F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT 4X4 BOUGHT BRAND NEW ON JULY 18 WITH 426 MILES ON IT. I HAVE MADE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE TRUCK EXCEPT PUT A FLAT BED CAP ON THE BED THAT ATTACHES WITH CLAMPS UNDER THE BED RAIL AND HAS NO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. I HAVE DRIVEN THE TRUCK LESS THAN 2500 MILES. ON THE MORNI...

Sep 2, 2008 Equipment 2,000 mi

I THINK IT A CRIME THAT FORDS PUT TOWING WEIGHTS ON THEIR WEB SITES AND IN BOOKLETS AND IT IS FALSE. WE BOUGHT FORD 150 IN MARCH SO THAT WE COULD TOW OUR 32"'TRAVEL TRAILER THAT WEIGHS 7,000 LBS. ALL DOCUMENTATION STATES IT CAN PULL 9,000 LBS. WE HAVE PULLED OUR UNIT 3 TIMES AND EVERYTIME WE PRAY ...

Sep 2, 2008 Equipment 2,000 mi

I THINK IT A CRIME THAT FORDS PUT TOWING WEIGHTS ON THEIR WEB SITES AND IN BOOKLETS AND IT IS FALSE. WE BOUGHT FORD 150 IN MARCH SO THAT WE COULD TOW OUR 32"'TRAVEL TRAILER THAT WEIGHS 7,000 LBS. ALL DOCUMENTATION STATES IT CAN PULL 9,000 LBS. WE HAVE PULLED OUR UNIT 3 TIMES AND EVERYTIME WE PRAY ...

Aug 26, 2008 Power Train 1,700 mi

PURCHASED NEW FORD 150 SUPERCREW 4X4. ON 07/2008. AFTER ARRIVING AT STOP SIGN, STOPPED WHEN RESTARTED, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. HAD TO QUICKLY PUT TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES. THIS RECURRED TWICE WHEN STOPPING AT STOP LIGHT AND STOP SIGN...

Aug 26, 2008 Power Train 1,700 mi

PURCHASED NEW FORD 150 SUPERCREW 4X4. ON 07/2008. AFTER ARRIVING AT STOP SIGN, STOPPED WHEN RESTARTED, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. HAD TO QUICKLY PUT TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES. THIS RECURRED TWICE WHEN STOPPING AT STOP LIGHT AND STOP SIGN...

Aug 20, 2008 Equipment

BOUGHT A 2008 F-150 AND THE A/C DOES NOT COOL PROPERLY. CHECKED IT AGAINST A 2005 F-150 THAT I OWN AND NEW TRUCK A/C IS 8 DEGREES WARMER. TOOK NEW TRUCK BACK TO DEALER, GOT A LOANER 2008 AND CHECKED IT'S A/C. IT COOLS LIKE THE 2005. DEALER SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH A/C. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER TWIC...

Aug 20, 2008 Equipment

BOUGHT A 2008 F-150 AND THE A/C DOES NOT COOL PROPERLY. CHECKED IT AGAINST A 2005 F-150 THAT I OWN AND NEW TRUCK A/C IS 8 DEGREES WARMER. TOOK NEW TRUCK BACK TO DEALER, GOT A LOANER 2008 AND CHECKED IT'S A/C. IT COOLS LIKE THE 2005. DEALER SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH A/C. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER TWIC...

Aug 8, 2008 Power Train 70 mi

PURCHASED NEW FORD 150 SUPERCAB 2X4. ON 8/6/08. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DROVE ABOUT 60 MILES ON FREEWAY. AFTER ARRIVING AT DESTINATION, STOPPED AT STORE. WHEN RESTARTED, WHEN PREPARING TO ENTER ROAD, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 4,000 RPMS WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN AT IDLE. BRAKES WOULD NOT ...

Aug 8, 2008 Power Train 70 mi

PURCHASED NEW FORD 150 SUPERCAB 2X4. ON 8/6/08. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DROVE ABOUT 60 MILES ON FREEWAY. AFTER ARRIVING AT DESTINATION, STOPPED AT STORE. WHEN RESTARTED, WHEN PREPARING TO ENTER ROAD, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 4,000 RPMS WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN AT IDLE. BRAKES WOULD NOT ...

Aug 3, 2008 Tires 3,000 mi

A FAULTY TIRE VALVE STEM CAUSED A FLAT TIRE ON 2008 FORD F150 TRUCK. THE VALVE STEM HAD CRACKS ON BOTH REAR TIRES, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. HAD BOTH VALVE STEMS REPLACED. *TR

Aug 3, 2008 Tires 3,000 mi

A FAULTY TIRE VALVE STEM CAUSED A FLAT TIRE ON 2008 FORD F150 TRUCK. THE VALVE STEM HAD CRACKS ON BOTH REAR TIRES, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. HAD BOTH VALVE STEMS REPLACED. *TR

Jul 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 2,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY SWAYED FORWARD THEN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE RPMS INCREASED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS MODERATE ...

Jul 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 2,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY SWAYED FORWARD THEN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE RPMS INCREASED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS MODERATE ...

Jul 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 5,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS AND STRUCK THE BUMPER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER S...

Jul 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 5,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS AND STRUCK THE BUMPER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER S...

Jul 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 5,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS AND STRUCK THE BUMPER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER S...

Jul 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 5,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS AND STRUCK THE BUMPER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER S...

Jun 19, 2008 Equipment 14 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW IN FEBRUARY 2008 AND THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT BLOW COLD AT IDLE. IT WILL BLOW APPROXIMATELY 70 DEGREES OUT OF THE VENTS ON A 90 DEGREE DAY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND BOTH CHECKED AND TEST DROVE THE TRUCK, ONLY TO ADVISE "THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WIT...

Jun 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 14 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW IN FEBRUARY 2008 AND THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT BLOW COLD AT IDLE. IT WILL BLOW APPROXIMATELY 70 DEGREES OUT OF THE VENTS ON A 90 DEGREE DAY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND BOTH CHECKED AND TEST DROVE THE TRUCK, ONLY TO ADVISE "THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WIT...

Jun 19, 2008 Equipment 14 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW IN FEBRUARY 2008 AND THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT BLOW COLD AT IDLE. IT WILL BLOW APPROXIMATELY 70 DEGREES OUT OF THE VENTS ON A 90 DEGREE DAY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND BOTH CHECKED AND TEST DROVE THE TRUCK, ONLY TO ADVISE "THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WIT...

Jun 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 14 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW IN FEBRUARY 2008 AND THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT BLOW COLD AT IDLE. IT WILL BLOW APPROXIMATELY 70 DEGREES OUT OF THE VENTS ON A 90 DEGREE DAY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND BOTH CHECKED AND TEST DROVE THE TRUCK, ONLY TO ADVISE "THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WIT...

Apr 30, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 500 mi

TOOK DELIVERY OF 2008 FORD F-150 LARIAT CREW CAB 4X4 ON 4/23/08. YESTERDAY 4/29/08 I WAS PREPARING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT FROM A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. I HAD THE SENSATION THAT I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BECAUSE I WA...

Apr 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

TOOK DELIVERY OF 2008 FORD F-150 LARIAT CREW CAB 4X4 ON 4/23/08. YESTERDAY 4/29/08 I WAS PREPARING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT FROM A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. I HAD THE SENSATION THAT I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BECAUSE I WA...

Apr 30, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 500 mi

TOOK DELIVERY OF 2008 FORD F-150 LARIAT CREW CAB 4X4 ON 4/23/08. YESTERDAY 4/29/08 I WAS PREPARING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT FROM A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. I HAD THE SENSATION THAT I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BECAUSE I WA...

Apr 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

TOOK DELIVERY OF 2008 FORD F-150 LARIAT CREW CAB 4X4 ON 4/23/08. YESTERDAY 4/29/08 I WAS PREPARING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT FROM A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. I HAD THE SENSATION THAT I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BECAUSE I WA...

Apr 15, 2008 Visibility 25 mi

MOONROOF VIBRATES IN THE OPEN POSITION CREATING A LOUD ECHO NOISE IN THE CABIN OF VEHICLE. LOUD ENOUGH TO DISTRACT DRIVER AT SPEED. FORD STATES THIS IS WITHIN NORM OF OPERATION. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 Visibility 25 mi

MOONROOF VIBRATES IN THE OPEN POSITION CREATING A LOUD ECHO NOISE IN THE CABIN OF VEHICLE. LOUD ENOUGH TO DISTRACT DRIVER AT SPEED. FORD STATES THIS IS WITHIN NORM OF OPERATION. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,218 mi

TRITON 5.4L V-8 ENGINE WAS REPLACED AFTER ONLY 1,218 MILES. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,218 mi

TRITON 5.4L V-8 ENGINE WAS REPLACED AFTER ONLY 1,218 MILES. *TR

Apr 2, 2008 Power Train

I HAVE A 2008 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW AND IT HAS ABOUT 4,000 MILES ON IT NOW. THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY ALL THE TIME. ON ABOUT 12 TO 15 OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION HAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WHEN I AM TRAVELING BETWEEN 15 TO 30 MILES ...

Apr 2, 2008 Power Train

I HAVE A 2008 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW AND IT HAS ABOUT 4,000 MILES ON IT NOW. THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY ALL THE TIME. ON ABOUT 12 TO 15 OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION HAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WHEN I AM TRAVELING BETWEEN 15 TO 30 MILES ...

Mar 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

RE: 2008 FORD F-150 I PICKED UP A NEW FORD F-150 YESTERDAY AND HAD AN EVENT OCCUR WHILE SLOWING IN PREPARATION FOR STOPPING BEHIND A LINE OF STOPPED VEHICLES AT A RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. INSTEAD OF SLOWING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS GENTLY APPLIED, THE VEHICLE ACTED LIKE IT WAS ON A SHE...

Mar 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

RE: 2008 FORD F-150 I PICKED UP A NEW FORD F-150 YESTERDAY AND HAD AN EVENT OCCUR WHILE SLOWING IN PREPARATION FOR STOPPING BEHIND A LINE OF STOPPED VEHICLES AT A RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. INSTEAD OF SLOWING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS GENTLY APPLIED, THE VEHICLE ACTED LIKE IT WAS ON A SHE...

Feb 1, 2008 Steering 4,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NOT RAISE UP OR DOWN. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED, BUT THE TILT FEATURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL STILL WOULD NOT WORK. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RECEIVE THE PARTS FOR THE REMEDY AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO...

Feb 1, 2008 Steering 4,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NOT RAISE UP OR DOWN. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED, BUT THE TILT FEATURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL STILL WOULD NOT WORK. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RECEIVE THE PARTS FOR THE REMEDY AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO...

Jan 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED BELOW THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE CU...

Jan 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED BELOW THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE CU...