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Sep 9, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

Cruise control switch began smoking, disconnected it and took it to Awesome Ford of Chehalis, WA for recall service sometime in June or July. Service tech found that brake fluid had wicked its way up electrical harness into cruise control servo, necessitating replacement in order to complete recall ...

Sep 9, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

Cruise control switch began smoking, disconnected it and took it to Awesome Ford of Chehalis, WA for recall service sometime in June or July. Service tech found that brake fluid had wicked its way up electrical harness into cruise control servo, necessitating replacement in order to complete recall ...

Jun 16, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. ABOUT 5 GALLONS OF FUEL SPILLED OUT OF FILL TUBE.

Jun 16, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. ABOUT 5 GALLONS OF FUEL SPILLED OUT OF FILL TUBE.

Apr 15, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 17,068 mi

FUEL RUNNING OUT FOUNT TANK IN DRIVEWAY WITH SELECTOR ON REAR TANK

Apr 15, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 17,068 mi

FUEL RUNNING OUT FOUNT TANK IN DRIVEWAY WITH SELECTOR ON REAR TANK

Sep 21, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

EXCESS FUEL FROM REAR TANK IS RETURNED TO FRONT TANK CAUSING FUEL OVERFILL AND FUEL LEAK.

Sep 21, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

EXCESS FUEL FROM REAR TANK IS RETURNED TO FRONT TANK CAUSING FUEL OVERFILL AND FUEL LEAK.

Feb 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 231,000 mi

FRONT FUEL TANK STOPPED WORKING. VEHICLE RUNS USING REAR FUEL TANK. IF I TAKE OFF THE FRONT TANK FUEL CAP, GAS POURS OUT SOMETIMES SPRAYS ( ABOUT 8 OUNCES OR SO) . FRONT FUEL TANK SEEMS TO BECOME PRESSURIZED. THIS CAN HAPPEN EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE IT ( IF YOU REMOVE THE FRONT CAP). IN MY OPINION THIS ...

Feb 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 231,000 mi

FRONT FUEL TANK STOPPED WORKING. VEHICLE RUNS USING REAR FUEL TANK. IF I TAKE OFF THE FRONT TANK FUEL CAP, GAS POURS OUT SOMETIMES SPRAYS ( ABOUT 8 OUNCES OR SO) . FRONT FUEL TANK SEEMS TO BECOME PRESSURIZED. THIS CAN HAPPEN EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE IT ( IF YOU REMOVE THE FRONT CAP). IN MY OPINION THIS ...

Nov 19, 2015 Tires 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250 EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL LAREDO TIRES, SIZE: 265/75R16 (NA). WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE RUPTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE TIRE N...

Nov 19, 2015 Tires 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250 EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL LAREDO TIRES, SIZE: 265/75R16 (NA). WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE RUPTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE TIRE N...

Sep 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

FUEL SPILLS FROM REAR TANK WHEN FUELING FRONT TANK. ENGINE SPUTTERS AND QUITS WHILE RUNNING DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE FAILURE..

Sep 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

FUEL SPILLS FROM REAR TANK WHEN FUELING FRONT TANK. ENGINE SPUTTERS AND QUITS WHILE RUNNING DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE FAILURE..

Dec 25, 2014 Steering 300,000 mi

THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT BUT TO LET EVERYONE KNOW WHAT I HAVE FOUND TO BE PART OF THE PROBLEM ON THE STEERING NOT RETURNING AFTER A TURN. THE STEERING COLUMN BEARING IN THE TOP OF THE COLUMN IS BAD. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE AT LEAST 20 OF THESE FOR THIS COMPLAINT AND FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE LOCKING OF TH...

Dec 25, 2014 Steering 300,000 mi

THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT BUT TO LET EVERYONE KNOW WHAT I HAVE FOUND TO BE PART OF THE PROBLEM ON THE STEERING NOT RETURNING AFTER A TURN. THE STEERING COLUMN BEARING IN THE TOP OF THE COLUMN IS BAD. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE AT LEAST 20 OF THESE FOR THIS COMPLAINT AND FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE LOCKING OF TH...

Oct 20, 2014 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND THE KEY WAS OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WHO STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD FROM A WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFAC...

Oct 20, 2014 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND THE KEY WAS OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WHO STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD FROM A WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFAC...

May 23, 2014 Seats 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS A LICENSED MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE SEAT UPRIGHT WERE BROKEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE AP...

May 23, 2014 Seats 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS A LICENSED MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE SEAT UPRIGHT WERE BROKEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE AP...

Apr 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS REPLACING THE GLOW PLUGS WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V286000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). T...

Apr 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS REPLACING THE GLOW PLUGS WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V286000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). T...

Jun 27, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVE WAY WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND DETERMINED THAT THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS THE CULPRIT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SPOKE...

Jun 27, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVE WAY WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND DETERMINED THAT THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS THE CULPRIT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SPOKE...

Feb 22, 2013 Structure 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER, WHICH HELD THE REAR OF THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V146000 (STRUCTURE) THAT BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT TH...

Feb 22, 2013 Structure 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER, WHICH HELD THE REAR OF THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V146000 (STRUCTURE) THAT BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT TH...

Feb 22, 2013 Structure 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER, WHICH HELD THE REAR OF THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V146000 (STRUCTURE) THAT BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT TH...

Feb 22, 2013 Structure 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER, WHICH HELD THE REAR OF THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V146000 (STRUCTURE) THAT BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT TH...

Oct 19, 2012 Tires 126,881 mi

TWO OUT OF FOUR KUMHO TIRES HAVE FAILED WITH A THIRD ONE ON ADVISEMENT IN POOR CONDITION. ONE TIRE SEPARATED IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAY VELOCITY. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, BODY AND FUEL SYSTEM. VERBALLY AND IN WRITING I ASKED FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER WITH NO ACTION BEING TAKEN....

Oct 19, 2012 Tires 126,881 mi

TWO OUT OF FOUR KUMHO TIRES HAVE FAILED WITH A THIRD ONE ON ADVISEMENT IN POOR CONDITION. ONE TIRE SEPARATED IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAY VELOCITY. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, BODY AND FUEL SYSTEM. VERBALLY AND IN WRITING I ASKED FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER WITH NO ACTION BEING TAKEN....

Oct 26, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 183,628 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC BURNING WAS EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL BURNED A HOLE IN THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. AS A RESULT, THE CRUISE C...

Oct 26, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 183,628 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC BURNING WAS EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL BURNED A HOLE IN THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. AS A RESULT, THE CRUISE C...

May 4, 2011 Steering 77,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F250 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING COLUMN BECAME VERY LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,600.

May 4, 2011 Steering 77,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F250 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING COLUMN BECAME VERY LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,600.

Mar 9, 2011 Steering 263,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F250 DIESEL. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL PARKING GARAGE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO BRING IT TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A...

Mar 9, 2011 Steering 263,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F250 DIESEL. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL PARKING GARAGE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO BRING IT TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A...

Nov 18, 2010 Steering 80,280 mi

1996 FORD, F250, 7.3 LITER DIESEL: HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED AT CONNECTION TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE IS DUE TO FAILURE OF AN INTERNAL PLASTIC COMPONENT THAT CONNECTS THE TUBING TO THE CONNECTING NUT/F...

Nov 18, 2010 Steering 80,280 mi

1996 FORD, F250, 7.3 LITER DIESEL: HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED AT CONNECTION TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE IS DUE TO FAILURE OF AN INTERNAL PLASTIC COMPONENT THAT CONNECTS THE TUBING TO THE CONNECTING NUT/F...

Nov 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 158,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED NEXT TO THE GARAGE THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE BURNED DOWN THE ENTIRE GARAGE AND DID PARTIAL FIRE DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FIRE. THE C...

Nov 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 158,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED NEXT TO THE GARAGE THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE BURNED DOWN THE ENTIRE GARAGE AND DID PARTIAL FIRE DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FIRE. THE C...

Dec 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F250. HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE HE WAS MAKING REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE WIRING HARNESS AND BURNED THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL LINE. HE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERIES. THE FORD MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. FORDS LEGAL DEPARTMENT ...

Dec 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F250. HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE HE WAS MAKING REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE WIRING HARNESS AND BURNED THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL LINE. HE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERIES. THE FORD MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. FORDS LEGAL DEPARTMENT ...

Oct 22, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 176,489 mi

A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. *TR

Oct 22, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 176,489 mi

A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. *TR

Sep 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 141,000 mi

FORD F250 1996 BRAKE CYLINDER LEAK FIRE. *TR

Sep 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 141,000 mi

FORD F250 1996 BRAKE CYLINDER LEAK FIRE. *TR

Sep 11, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 360,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING DECELERATION, SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, OR WHILE IN IDLE THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED IN REFERENCE TO RECALL# 07V553000, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL WHO CONFIRMED THAT HIS VIN WAS E...

Sep 11, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 360,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING DECELERATION, SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, OR WHILE IN IDLE THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED IN REFERENCE TO RECALL# 07V553000, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL WHO CONFIRMED THAT HIS VIN WAS E...

Oct 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 FORD F250 7.3 LITER DIESEL TRUCK. IT STALLS ON OCCASION AT LOW SPEEDS WHICH I FEEL IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I FOUND OUT THAT FORD HAD A RECALL ON 1997 AND NEWER TRUCKS BECAUSE OF THE CAM POSITION SENSOR. EVERYTHING I COULD FIND OUT ABOUT MY PROBLEM IS THE SAME. THE CPS UNIT CAUSES THIS PR...

Oct 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 FORD F250 7.3 LITER DIESEL TRUCK. IT STALLS ON OCCASION AT LOW SPEEDS WHICH I FEEL IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I FOUND OUT THAT FORD HAD A RECALL ON 1997 AND NEWER TRUCKS BECAUSE OF THE CAM POSITION SENSOR. EVERYTHING I COULD FIND OUT ABOUT MY PROBLEM IS THE SAME. THE CPS UNIT CAUSES THIS PR...

Jul 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAM POSITION SENSOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE MOTOR FAILED AS WELL. THE SENSOR IS LOCATED ON THE LOWER FRONT END OF THE MOTOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING VAR...

Jul 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAM POSITION SENSOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE MOTOR FAILED AS WELL. THE SENSOR IS LOCATED ON THE LOWER FRONT END OF THE MOTOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING VAR...

Apr 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,545 mi

I HAVE A 1996 F250 THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CAM SENSOR FOR THE SAME REASON THAT THE 97-03 HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEIRS THIS IS A 7.3 LITER POWERSTROKE WHY AM I NOT GETTING A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS YEAR MODEL ITS THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL REALLY CLOSE CALLS WITH IT DYING IN TRAF...

Apr 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,545 mi

I HAVE A 1996 F250 THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CAM SENSOR FOR THE SAME REASON THAT THE 97-03 HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEIRS THIS IS A 7.3 LITER POWERSTROKE WHY AM I NOT GETTING A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS YEAR MODEL ITS THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL REALLY CLOSE CALLS WITH IT DYING IN TRAF...

Mar 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

OUR FORD F-250 4X4 CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR DRIVEWAY ON DEC. 2, 2007. THE TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN STARTED IN OVER A MONTH. IT WAS LIMITED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE GRILL AREA OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mar 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

OUR FORD F-250 4X4 CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR DRIVEWAY ON DEC. 2, 2007. THE TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN STARTED IN OVER A MONTH. IT WAS LIMITED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE GRILL AREA OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH DOWN A HILL, THE VACUUM PUMP FAILED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DROVE THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FINALLY COASTED TO A HALT. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT WORK EITHER DUE ...

Feb 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH DOWN A HILL, THE VACUUM PUMP FAILED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DROVE THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FINALLY COASTED TO A HALT. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT WORK EITHER DUE ...

Feb 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 242,167 mi

MY 1996 F250 WITH A 7.3 LITER POWERSTROKE . WAS HUNTING FOR MONTHS , I ATTRIBUTED THIS TO FUEL , BUT THEN IT STALLED ON MY WIFE . FOLLOWED BY STALLING ON ME THEN HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME . THE PROBLEM , CPS CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I HAD HEARD ABOUT THIS BEFORE WITH OTHER TRUCKS MOST TIMES LEADING...

Feb 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 242,167 mi

MY 1996 F250 WITH A 7.3 LITER POWERSTROKE . WAS HUNTING FOR MONTHS , I ATTRIBUTED THIS TO FUEL , BUT THEN IT STALLED ON MY WIFE . FOLLOWED BY STALLING ON ME THEN HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME . THE PROBLEM , CPS CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I HAD HEARD ABOUT THIS BEFORE WITH OTHER TRUCKS MOST TIMES LEADING...

Dec 3, 2007 Unknown Or Other Fire 192,000 mi

TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN JUST OVER A MONTH AND WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. FIREFIGHTERS WERE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE THE FIRE STARTED BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO OPEN THE HOOD DUE TO THE FIRE DAMAGE. *TR

Dec 3, 2007 Unknown Or Other Fire 192,000 mi

TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN JUST OVER A MONTH AND WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. FIREFIGHTERS WERE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE THE FIRE STARTED BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO OPEN THE HOOD DUE TO THE FIRE DAMAGE. *TR

Jul 15, 2007 Tires 133,865 mi

I HAVE A FORD F-250 POWERSTROKE YEAR 1996. THE TREAD ON THE TIRE SEPARATED, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. THE TIRE WAS A TRAIL CUTTER RADIAL R/T. LT 265/75/R16. *TR

Jul 15, 2007 Tires 133,865 mi

I HAVE A FORD F-250 POWERSTROKE YEAR 1996. THE TREAD ON THE TIRE SEPARATED, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. THE TIRE WAS A TRAIL CUTTER RADIAL R/T. LT 265/75/R16. *TR

Feb 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. A NEIGHBOR INFORMED THE CONTACT OF THE VEHICLE FIRE AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE SIDE PANELS FOR THE TRUCK BED. THE MANUFACTURERWA...

Feb 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-250. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. A NEIGHBOR INFORMED THE CONTACT OF THE VEHICLE FIRE AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE SIDE PANELS FOR THE TRUCK BED. THE MANUFACTURERWA...

Aug 24, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHED AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 2 HOURS, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE BAY. WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPENED, FIRE WAS SEEN IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEALER. THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY T...

Aug 24, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHED AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 2 HOURS, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE BAY. WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPENED, FIRE WAS SEEN IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEALER. THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY T...

Aug 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 195,000 mi

1996 F250 4X4 DIESEL AUTOMATIC. I STARTED UP FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE TRUCK SHUT OFF, LIKE A KEY SHUT DOWN. IT WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT LIGHT OFF, BOTH FUEL TANKS FULL AND PRESSURIZED FUEL WAS PUMPING THROUGH FILTER DRAIN WHILE CRANKING. 4 GUYS HELPED PUSH ME OUT OF THE 4 LANE ROAD. THIS IS THE ...

Aug 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 195,000 mi

1996 F250 4X4 DIESEL AUTOMATIC. I STARTED UP FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE TRUCK SHUT OFF, LIKE A KEY SHUT DOWN. IT WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT LIGHT OFF, BOTH FUEL TANKS FULL AND PRESSURIZED FUEL WAS PUMPING THROUGH FILTER DRAIN WHILE CRANKING. 4 GUYS HELPED PUSH ME OUT OF THE 4 LANE ROAD. THIS IS THE ...

Aug 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 45 MINUTES, FLAMES ERUPTED FROM THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER AREA. THE VEHICLE CAB AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT QUICKLY BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE POLICE WERE ON THE SCENE AND...

Aug 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 45 MINUTES, FLAMES ERUPTED FROM THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER AREA. THE VEHICLE CAB AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT QUICKLY BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE POLICE WERE ON THE SCENE AND...

Aug 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE BEGAN WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT COULD NOT DETERMINE WHETHER THE FIRE CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL SOURCE OR FUEL. THE ENGINE MASTER CYLINDER MELTED. PICTURES WERE TAKEN....

Aug 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE BEGAN WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT COULD NOT DETERMINE WHETHER THE FIRE CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL SOURCE OR FUEL. THE ENGINE MASTER CYLINDER MELTED. PICTURES WERE TAKEN....

Jun 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

FORD F250 4X4 CAUGHT OF FIRE AT THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. FORD SAYS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. FORD SAYS PUT OLD PART BACK ON. THAT IT WAS VERY RARE THAT IT HAPPENED. *JB

Jun 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

FORD F250 4X4 CAUGHT OF FIRE AT THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. FORD SAYS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. FORD SAYS PUT OLD PART BACK ON. THAT IT WAS VERY RARE THAT IT HAPPENED. *JB

Apr 18, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 200,050 mi

I HAD RAISED MY HOOD TO CHECK THE OIL, AND THERE WAS SMOKE FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF SWITCH LOCATED AT THE END OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. IT CONTINUED TO SMOKE AND BURN UNTIL I UNPLUGGED IT. IT WAS NEARLY ON FIRE. THE BODY OF THE SWITCH IS MELTED AND BURNED. WHEN I WENT TO FORD DEALER ON 4/1...

Apr 18, 2006 Electrical System Fire 200,050 mi

I HAD RAISED MY HOOD TO CHECK THE OIL, AND THERE WAS SMOKE FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF SWITCH LOCATED AT THE END OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. IT CONTINUED TO SMOKE AND BURN UNTIL I UNPLUGGED IT. IT WAS NEARLY ON FIRE. THE BODY OF THE SWITCH IS MELTED AND BURNED. WHEN I WENT TO FORD DEALER ON 4/1...

Apr 18, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 200,050 mi

I HAD RAISED MY HOOD TO CHECK THE OIL, AND THERE WAS SMOKE FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF SWITCH LOCATED AT THE END OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. IT CONTINUED TO SMOKE AND BURN UNTIL I UNPLUGGED IT. IT WAS NEARLY ON FIRE. THE BODY OF THE SWITCH IS MELTED AND BURNED. WHEN I WENT TO FORD DEALER ON 4/1...

Apr 18, 2006 Electrical System Fire 200,050 mi

I HAD RAISED MY HOOD TO CHECK THE OIL, AND THERE WAS SMOKE FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF SWITCH LOCATED AT THE END OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. IT CONTINUED TO SMOKE AND BURN UNTIL I UNPLUGGED IT. IT WAS NEARLY ON FIRE. THE BODY OF THE SWITCH IS MELTED AND BURNED. WHEN I WENT TO FORD DEALER ON 4/1...

Mar 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

THE CPS ON MY 1996 FORD F-250 WITH 7.3 LITER DIESEL FAILED WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 77, WITH FAMILY ABOARD. COASTED TO STOP WITH DIFFICULTY STEERING. SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON NC HWY 115, AND WOULD NOT RESTART. COASTED TO STOP ON SIDE OF ROADWAY, TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *NM

Mar 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

THE CPS ON MY 1996 FORD F-250 WITH 7.3 LITER DIESEL FAILED WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 77, WITH FAMILY ABOARD. COASTED TO STOP WITH DIFFICULTY STEERING. SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON NC HWY 115, AND WOULD NOT RESTART. COASTED TO STOP ON SIDE OF ROADWAY, TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *NM

Feb 23, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel 104,692 mi

THE AIR/FUEL SEPARATOR (SIMILAR TO A THROTTLE BODY) ON MY 1996 FORD F250 DIESEL DEVELOPED A HOLE AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PART. IT SPRAYED FUEL AT ABOUT A GALLON A MINUTE ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AS MY WIFE PULLED INTO OUR DRIVEWAY. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITH GALLONS OF FUEL ALL O...

Feb 23, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel 104,692 mi

THE AIR/FUEL SEPARATOR (SIMILAR TO A THROTTLE BODY) ON MY 1996 FORD F250 DIESEL DEVELOPED A HOLE AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PART. IT SPRAYED FUEL AT ABOUT A GALLON A MINUTE ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AS MY WIFE PULLED INTO OUR DRIVEWAY. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITH GALLONS OF FUEL ALL O...

Feb 3, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 208,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ONE YEAR AGO THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL WHEN THIS HAPPENED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE V...

Feb 3, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 208,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ONE YEAR AGO THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL WHEN THIS HAPPENED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE V...

Nov 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 102,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V388000 CONCERNING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. THIS VEHICLE MANIFESTS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.*AK

Nov 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 102,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V388000 CONCERNING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. THIS VEHICLE MANIFESTS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.*AK

Sep 20, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,000 mi

1996 FORD F250 PICKUP WITH DUAL GAS TANKS HAD MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE IN FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY IN ONE TANK WHICH CAUSED UNUSED FUEL TO BE RETURNED TO SECOND TANK WHICH CAUSED CONSTANT OVERFLOW AND FUEL SPILLAGE. FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ...

Sep 20, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,000 mi

1996 FORD F250 PICKUP WITH DUAL GAS TANKS HAD MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE IN FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY IN ONE TANK WHICH CAUSED UNUSED FUEL TO BE RETURNED TO SECOND TANK WHICH CAUSED CONSTANT OVERFLOW AND FUEL SPILLAGE. FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ...

Jul 25, 2005 Seat Belts 117,023 mi

REAR RIGHT FEAMALE PORTION OF SEATBELT LATCH BECAME DETATCHED FROM BELT. IT APPEARS THE STITCHING THAT BINDS THE BELT TO ITSELF AFTER IT PASSED THROUGH THE LATCH BODY FAILED. THERE WAS MINIMAL STRESS ON BELT AT TIME OF FAILURE, MY DAUGHTER HAD PULLED UP ON LATCH BODY TO SECURE BELT MALE END IN TO FE...

Jul 25, 2005 Seat Belts 117,023 mi

REAR RIGHT FEAMALE PORTION OF SEATBELT LATCH BECAME DETATCHED FROM BELT. IT APPEARS THE STITCHING THAT BINDS THE BELT TO ITSELF AFTER IT PASSED THROUGH THE LATCH BODY FAILED. THERE WAS MINIMAL STRESS ON BELT AT TIME OF FAILURE, MY DAUGHTER HAD PULLED UP ON LATCH BODY TO SECURE BELT MALE END IN TO FE...

Jul 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 180,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER REPORTED FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 1996 CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE TOOK PLACE OUTSIDE THE HOUSE WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DID INVESTIGATED AND DETERMINED THAT CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CAUSED THE FIRE....

Jul 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 180,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER REPORTED FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 1996 CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE TOOK PLACE OUTSIDE THE HOUSE WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DID INVESTIGATED AND DETERMINED THAT CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CAUSED THE FIRE....

Apr 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 110,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER WENT HOME, PARKED THE VEHICLE FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS. AFTER RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE,HE SMELLED SMOKE, LIFTED THE HOOD, AND DISCOVERED THAT CRUISE CONTROL WAS SMOKING. HE DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY, AND THE SMOKING CEASED. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS LATER REPLACED. *A...

Apr 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 110,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER WENT HOME, PARKED THE VEHICLE FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS. AFTER RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE,HE SMELLED SMOKE, LIFTED THE HOOD, AND DISCOVERED THAT CRUISE CONTROL WAS SMOKING. HE DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY, AND THE SMOKING CEASED. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS LATER REPLACED. *A...

Apr 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BE CANCELLED BY TURNING ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL ONLY, NOT THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED. THE CRUISE CONTROL OTHERWISE FUNCTIONS NORMALLY. ALSO, IF I AM AT A STEADY SPEED IN HIGH GEAR [OVERDRIVE] , THE TRUCK WILL DOWNSHIFT, AND THE RPM'S WILL INCREAS...

Apr 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BE CANCELLED BY TURNING ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL ONLY, NOT THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED. THE CRUISE CONTROL OTHERWISE FUNCTIONS NORMALLY. ALSO, IF I AM AT A STEADY SPEED IN HIGH GEAR [OVERDRIVE] , THE TRUCK WILL DOWNSHIFT, AND THE RPM'S WILL INCREAS...

Apr 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THERE IS NO WARNING. CONTACTED THE DEALER. WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THERE IS NO WARNING. CONTACTED THE DEALER. WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 15, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH NO LOAD TIRE BLEWOUT. *BF *NM

Oct 15, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH NO LOAD TIRE BLEWOUT. *BF *NM

May 7, 2004 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY MY FORD F-250 WITH TWO GAS TANKS BURST INTO FLAMES AND TOTALED THE PICKUP. FORTUNATELY, THE TRUCK WAS BACKED INTO THE DRIVE WAY BECAUSE OTHERWISE THE HOUSE WOULD HAVE BURNED DOWN AND THE HOTWATER HEATER WOULD HAVE BEEN IGNITED. AS IT WAS, WE WERE LUCKY THAT THE FIRE AND...

May 7, 2004 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY MY FORD F-250 WITH TWO GAS TANKS BURST INTO FLAMES AND TOTALED THE PICKUP. FORTUNATELY, THE TRUCK WAS BACKED INTO THE DRIVE WAY BECAUSE OTHERWISE THE HOUSE WOULD HAVE BURNED DOWN AND THE HOTWATER HEATER WOULD HAVE BEEN IGNITED. AS IT WAS, WE WERE LUCKY THAT THE FIRE AND...

Oct 6, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE TECHNICIAN BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE. TECHNICIAN REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Oct 6, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE TECHNICIAN BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE. TECHNICIAN REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Jul 24, 2003 Seat Belts 108,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT, LOCKING BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK AND HOLD.*AK

Jul 24, 2003 Seat Belts 108,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT, LOCKING BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK AND HOLD.*AK

May 16, 2003 Tires 20,000 mi

THE VEHICLE TIRE TREAD HAS BEGUN TO SEPARATE. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Tires 20,000 mi

THE VEHICLE TIRE TREAD HAS BEGUN TO SEPARATE. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Tires 20,000 mi

THE VEHICLE TIRE TREAD HAS BEGUN TO SEPARATE. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Tires 20,000 mi

THE VEHICLE TIRE TREAD HAS BEGUN TO SEPARATE. *NLM

Dec 6, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 106,338 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED, POSSIBLY DUE TO FUEL TANK PROBLEMS. TS *JB

Dec 6, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 106,338 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED, POSSIBLY DUE TO FUEL TANK PROBLEMS. TS *JB

Sep 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS LEFT IN THE "ON" POSITION WHILE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING FOR APPROXIMATELY SEVEN HOURS, APPARENTLY THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT TOLD BY PRESSURE REGULATOR OR COMPUTER TO TURN OFF. FUEL PUMP PUMPED APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN GALLONS OF FUEL INTO MOTOR, BY NOT KNOWING THIS AT THE TIME OF TR...

Sep 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS LEFT IN THE "ON" POSITION WHILE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING FOR APPROXIMATELY SEVEN HOURS, APPARENTLY THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT TOLD BY PRESSURE REGULATOR OR COMPUTER TO TURN OFF. FUEL PUMP PUMPED APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN GALLONS OF FUEL INTO MOTOR, BY NOT KNOWING THIS AT THE TIME OF TR...

Sep 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,664 mi

THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AREA. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK. THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS, Y PIPE AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH CAUSED THE OVERHEATING.*JB

Sep 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,664 mi

THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AREA. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK. THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS, Y PIPE AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH CAUSED THE OVERHEATING.*JB

Aug 26, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT VEHICLE SUDDENLY MADE A 45% TURN AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR. STEERING COLUMN SPLIT IN HALF. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, WENT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC BEFORE SLAMMING ON BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT VEHICLE SUDDENLY MADE A 45% TURN AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR. STEERING COLUMN SPLIT IN HALF. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, WENT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC BEFORE SLAMMING ON BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEWOUT BUT DRIVER DID NOT LOSE CONTROL, OWNER NOTICED THAT A 4'WIDE-6'EDGE CHUNK HAD PEELED AWAY. THESE WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES. *AK *NLM

Aug 5, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEWOUT BUT DRIVER DID NOT LOSE CONTROL, OWNER NOTICED THAT A 4'WIDE-6'EDGE CHUNK HAD PEELED AWAY. THESE WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES. *AK *NLM

Jul 30, 2002 Tires

THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED (FELT VIBRATION) I TRAVELED APPRX 200 YARDS AND THEN THE TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE EXHAUST PIPES /WHEEL WELL/ WHEEL LINER/BED, AND WHEEL WELL TRIM.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Tires

THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED (FELT VIBRATION) I TRAVELED APPRX 200 YARDS AND THEN THE TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE EXHAUST PIPES /WHEEL WELL/ WHEEL LINER/BED, AND WHEEL WELL TRIM.*AK

Jul 16, 2002 Tires

WHILE PULLING HIS 5TH WHEEL TRAILER, THE TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE OF THE TOW VEHICLE. THE BLOW OUT HAPPENED ACROSS THE TREAD AREA. *CB

Jul 16, 2002 Tires

WHILE PULLING HIS 5TH WHEEL TRAILER, THE TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE OF THE TOW VEHICLE. THE BLOW OUT HAPPENED ACROSS THE TREAD AREA. *CB

Jul 11, 2002 Seat Belts

FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT LATCH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO TOLD CONSUMER THAT SINCE THERE WAS NO RECALL THEY HAVE NO LIABILITY.*AK *YH

Jul 11, 2002 Seat Belts

FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT LATCH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO TOLD CONSUMER THAT SINCE THERE WAS NO RECALL THEY HAVE NO LIABILITY.*AK *YH

Jun 5, 2002 Power Train Crash

UNIT WAS PARKED AND SHIFTER PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THE TRUCK ROLLED BACK ACROSS THE PARKING LOT AND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. WITNESSES ON THE SCENE VERIFIED THAT THE SHIFTER WAS IN PARK BUT THAT TRANSMISSION WAS NOT ENGAGED IN THAT POSITION. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, IT WAS DETE...

Jun 5, 2002 Power Train Crash

UNIT WAS PARKED AND SHIFTER PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THE TRUCK ROLLED BACK ACROSS THE PARKING LOT AND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. WITNESSES ON THE SCENE VERIFIED THAT THE SHIFTER WAS IN PARK BUT THAT TRANSMISSION WAS NOT ENGAGED IN THAT POSITION. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, IT WAS DETE...

May 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT CALIPERS CRACKED. CONTACTED DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK *TT

May 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT CALIPERS CRACKED. CONTACTED DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK *TT

May 1, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT REAR TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE EXHAUST PIPES AND WHEEL WELL OF THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE HAD 30774 MILE ON IT AT THE TIME OF FAILURE, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE TIRE AND DAMAGES BUT WAS DECLINED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE S...

May 1, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT REAR TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE EXHAUST PIPES AND WHEEL WELL OF THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE HAD 30774 MILE ON IT AT THE TIME OF FAILURE, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE TIRE AND DAMAGES BUT WAS DECLINED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE S...

Mar 21, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE FACTORY INSTALLED WIRING HARNESS WHICH IS COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX BEGAN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH WAS CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE.*JB

Mar 21, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE, AND WAS HARD TO CONTROL, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP TO A LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND DISCOVERED THAT A HUGE CHUNK OF THE TREAD FROM THE REAR TIRE WAS MISSING, FIRESTONE REPLACED THE TIRE.(FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S LT 235 85 R16 M/S.*JB

Mar 21, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT DOES NOT LOCK, DEALER LUBRICATED THE TRACKS.*JB

Mar 21, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A TERRIBLE VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 55MPH AND IT WAS HARD TO CONTROL, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 6 TIMES THAT IT WAS A TIRE PROBLEM, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS CONSUMER WENT TO THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Mar 21, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE FACTORY INSTALLED WIRING HARNESS WHICH IS COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX BEGAN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH WAS CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE.*JB

Mar 21, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE, AND WAS HARD TO CONTROL, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP TO A LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND DISCOVERED THAT A HUGE CHUNK OF THE TREAD FROM THE REAR TIRE WAS MISSING, FIRESTONE REPLACED THE TIRE.(FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S LT 235 85 R16 M/S.*JB

Mar 21, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT DOES NOT LOCK, DEALER LUBRICATED THE TRACKS.*JB

Mar 21, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A TERRIBLE VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 55MPH AND IT WAS HARD TO CONTROL, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 6 TIMES THAT IT WAS A TIRE PROBLEM, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS CONSUMER WENT TO THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Mar 20, 2002 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING AND YOU CAN RESET THE COMPUTER AND THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT FINE UNTIL THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON. IT HAS BEEN TESTED AND IT SHOWS THERE IS NO REASON FOR IT TO BE FLASHING. HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP NOW 15 TIMES AND EVEN SPECIAL TECHNICIANS LOOKING AT IT AND CAN...

Mar 20, 2002 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING AND YOU CAN RESET THE COMPUTER AND THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT FINE UNTIL THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON. IT HAS BEEN TESTED AND IT SHOWS THERE IS NO REASON FOR IT TO BE FLASHING. HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP NOW 15 TIMES AND EVEN SPECIAL TECHNICIANS LOOKING AT IT AND CAN...

Jan 29, 2002 Seats

WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT SUDDENLY COLLAPSED IN RECLINING POSITION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER HAS ORDERED CONSUMER A NEW SEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 29, 2002 Seats

WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT SUDDENLY COLLAPSED IN RECLINING POSITION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER HAS ORDERED CONSUMER A NEW SEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 4, 2002 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND IT WAS SITTING FOR 15 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WENT FROM PARK TO DRIVE ALL BY IT'S SELF. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR TRANSMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION IS ELECTRONIC AND HE SUSPECTT A SELONIDE CAUSED THE PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT THI...

Jan 4, 2002 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND IT WAS SITTING FOR 15 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WENT FROM PARK TO DRIVE ALL BY IT'S SELF. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR TRANSMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION IS ELECTRONIC AND HE SUSPECTT A SELONIDE CAUSED THE PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT THI...

Nov 2, 2001 Tires Crash

WHILE TOWING RV ON STRAIGHT SECTION OF INTERSTATE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED. FORCE PUSHED UP RHT REAR 1/4 PANEL, TAIL PIPE, WHEEL HOUSING, CANOPY. VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANY DEBRIS IN ROAD TO CAUSE TIRE FAILURE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VDOR1WT TIRESIZE: LT235/85R1)

Nov 2, 2001 Tires Crash

WHILE TOWING RV ON STRAIGHT SECTION OF INTERSTATE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED. FORCE PUSHED UP RHT REAR 1/4 PANEL, TAIL PIPE, WHEEL HOUSING, CANOPY. VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANY DEBRIS IN ROAD TO CAUSE TIRE FAILURE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VDOR1WT TIRESIZE: LT235/85R1)

Oct 9, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE STEEL TEX TIRES R4S LT235/85R16, DOT VDORTWC415; WHILE TRAVELING IN A FORD, F250 VEHICLE AT 60MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO WHEEL WELL. *AK DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE QUARTER PANEL AND WHEEL WELL, THE STEEL BRAI...

Oct 9, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE STEEL TEX TIRES R4S LT235/85R16, DOT VDORTWC415; WHILE TRAVELING IN A FORD, F250 VEHICLE AT 60MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO WHEEL WELL. *AK DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE QUARTER PANEL AND WHEEL WELL, THE STEEL BRAI...

Sep 28, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 93 V 125 000/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY: PORTION OF UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK HAD TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK, THE SECOND TANK EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGES. SPILLING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE ...

Sep 28, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 93 V 125 000/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY: PORTION OF UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK HAD TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK, THE SECOND TANK EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGES. SPILLING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE ...

Sep 27, 2001 Electrical System Fire

AFTER LEAVING VEHICLE PARKED OVERNIGHT, NEXT DAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE EVEN BEFORE CONSUMER GOT CLOSE TO VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 27, 2001 Electrical System Fire

AFTER LEAVING VEHICLE PARKED OVERNIGHT, NEXT DAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE EVEN BEFORE CONSUMER GOT CLOSE TO VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 21, 2001 Trailer Hitches

TRAILER HITCH SIDE PLATES RECEIVER WAS ATTACHED BY 6 BOLTS OF WHICH FOUR ATTACHMENT PARTS BROKE, WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF TRUCK AND TRAILER. IF OTHER TWO BROKE, TRAILER WOULD HAVE SEPARATED. OWNER REPAIRED AND REINFORCED ATTACHMENTS FROM PARTS 9085087 RIGHT AND 9085088 LEFT THAT MANUFACTURER...

Sep 21, 2001 Trailer Hitches

TRAILER HITCH SIDE PLATES RECEIVER WAS ATTACHED BY 6 BOLTS OF WHICH FOUR ATTACHMENT PARTS BROKE, WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF TRUCK AND TRAILER. IF OTHER TWO BROKE, TRAILER WOULD HAVE SEPARATED. OWNER REPAIRED AND REINFORCED ATTACHMENTS FROM PARTS 9085087 RIGHT AND 9085088 LEFT THAT MANUFACTURER...

Sep 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE TRUCK WAS PARKED FOR 10+ DAYS WITHOUT BEING STARTED. THE TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WAS SO SEVERE THAT THE INSPECTORS COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THERE WAS NO OTHER IGNITION SOURCE ANYWHERE AROUND THE VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE TRUCK WAS PARKED FOR 10+ DAYS WITHOUT BEING STARTED. THE TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WAS SO SEVERE THAT THE INSPECTORS COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THERE WAS NO OTHER IGNITION SOURCE ANYWHERE AROUND THE VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHEN SWITCHING FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM, HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK *YH

Sep 5, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMPS FROM REAR TANK TO FRONT TANK, CAUSING OVERFILLING AND SPILLAGE RESULTING IN FIRE HAZARD.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHEN SWITCHING FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM, HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK *YH

Sep 5, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMPS FROM REAR TANK TO FRONT TANK, CAUSING OVERFILLING AND SPILLAGE RESULTING IN FIRE HAZARD.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Tires

TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, JUST LIKE THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VDOR 1W1 TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)

Aug 28, 2001 Tires

TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, JUST LIKE THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VDOR 1W1 TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)

Aug 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK FUEL IS BEING PUMPED FROM FRONT TO BACK TANK, TANK WILL OVERFLOW AND SPILL FUEL. CONSUMER ONLY FILLS TANKS HALFWAY TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING.*AK

Aug 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK FUEL IS BEING PUMPED FROM FRONT TO BACK TANK, TANK WILL OVERFLOW AND SPILL FUEL. CONSUMER ONLY FILLS TANKS HALFWAY TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LATCHING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LATCHING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 4, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT, MECHANIC FOUND RETAINING RING THAT HOLDS THE PRESSURE SIDE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID HOSE IN PLACE HAD SNAPPED. HE CHANGED A COUPLE OF THEM PER WEEK. VEHICLE HAS STANDARD POWER BOOSTER.*AK *SLC

Jun 4, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT, MECHANIC FOUND RETAINING RING THAT HOLDS THE PRESSURE SIDE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID HOSE IN PLACE HAD SNAPPED. HE CHANGED A COUPLE OF THEM PER WEEK. VEHICLE HAS STANDARD POWER BOOSTER.*AK *SLC

Jun 4, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT, MECHANIC FOUND RETAINING RING THAT HOLDS THE PRESSURE SIDE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID HOSE IN PLACE HAD SNAPPED. HE CHANGED A COUPLE OF THEM PER WEEK. VEHICLE HAS STANDARD POWER BOOSTER.*AK *SLC

Jun 4, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT, MECHANIC FOUND RETAINING RING THAT HOLDS THE PRESSURE SIDE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID HOSE IN PLACE HAD SNAPPED. HE CHANGED A COUPLE OF THEM PER WEEK. VEHICLE HAS STANDARD POWER BOOSTER.*AK *SLC

Apr 16, 2001 Wheels

RIM IS MADE OF ALUMINUM, AND WHEEL IS MADE OF STEEL. THESE DIFFERENT METALS CAUSE THE TWO COMPONENTS TO WELD TOGETHER, AND A HAMMER NEEDS TO BE USED TO SEPARATE THEM. *AK CONSUMER HAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO ALSO HAD TOUSE A DEAD BLOW HAMMER TO POUND THEM APART, HOWEVER DEALER DID NOT DO ANYTHI...

Apr 16, 2001 Wheels

RIM IS MADE OF ALUMINUM, AND WHEEL IS MADE OF STEEL. THESE DIFFERENT METALS CAUSE THE TWO COMPONENTS TO WELD TOGETHER, AND A HAMMER NEEDS TO BE USED TO SEPARATE THEM. *AK CONSUMER HAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO ALSO HAD TOUSE A DEAD BLOW HAMMER TO POUND THEM APART, HOWEVER DEALER DID NOT DO ANYTHI...

Apr 16, 2001 Wheels

RIM IS MADE OF ALUMINUM, AND WHEEL IS MADE OF STEEL. THESE DIFFERENT METALS CAUSE THE TWO COMPONENTS TO WELD TOGETHER, AND A HAMMER NEEDS TO BE USED TO SEPARATE THEM. *AK CONSUMER HAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO ALSO HAD TOUSE A DEAD BLOW HAMMER TO POUND THEM APART, HOWEVER DEALER DID NOT DO ANYTHI...

Apr 16, 2001 Wheels

RIM IS MADE OF ALUMINUM, AND WHEEL IS MADE OF STEEL. THESE DIFFERENT METALS CAUSE THE TWO COMPONENTS TO WELD TOGETHER, AND A HAMMER NEEDS TO BE USED TO SEPARATE THEM. *AK CONSUMER HAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO ALSO HAD TOUSE A DEAD BLOW HAMMER TO POUND THEM APART, HOWEVER DEALER DID NOT DO ANYTHI...

Apr 9, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS PULLING A 5TH WHEEL CAMPER FOR 5,0000 MILES WHEN TRANSMISSION FAILED, DUE TO BURNT CLUTCHES. DEALER RECOMMEND WHEN BACKING OUT CAMPER CONSUMER SHOULD USE LOW RANGE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Power Train

4 WHEEL LIGHT STATED THAT IT WAS IN 4- WHEEL DRIVE, IT WAS INFACT NOT, AND I ALMOST WENT OFF OF A CLIF. PUT NEW HUBS ON AND IT FAILED AGAIN IN JUST A LITTLE BIT OF MUD. 4 WHEEL LIGHT STATED THAT IT WAS IN 4 WHEEL AGAIN.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Power Train

4 WHEEL LIGHT STATED THAT IT WAS IN 4- WHEEL DRIVE, IT WAS INFACT NOT, AND I ALMOST WENT OFF OF A CLIF. PUT NEW HUBS ON AND IT FAILED AGAIN IN JUST A LITTLE BIT OF MUD. 4 WHEEL LIGHT STATED THAT IT WAS IN 4 WHEEL AGAIN.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Tires

TIRES ARE CRACKING AROUND THE BEAD ON THE RIM. I HAVE CONTACTED COOPER ABOUT THIS AND WAS TOLD MY SUSPENSION IS STIFF CAUSING THE TIRE TO FLEX MORE THAN NORMAL. I HAVE CONTACTED LES SCHAWB, AND BIG O TIRE COMPANIES ABOUT THIS STATEMENT, AND WAS TOLD THIS IS TOTALLY WRONG. COOPER HAS REPLACED 4 SE...

Apr 9, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS PULLING A 5TH WHEEL CAMPER FOR 5,0000 MILES WHEN TRANSMISSION FAILED, DUE TO BURNT CLUTCHES. DEALER RECOMMEND WHEN BACKING OUT CAMPER CONSUMER SHOULD USE LOW RANGE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Power Train

4 WHEEL LIGHT STATED THAT IT WAS IN 4- WHEEL DRIVE, IT WAS INFACT NOT, AND I ALMOST WENT OFF OF A CLIF. PUT NEW HUBS ON AND IT FAILED AGAIN IN JUST A LITTLE BIT OF MUD. 4 WHEEL LIGHT STATED THAT IT WAS IN 4 WHEEL AGAIN.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Power Train

4 WHEEL LIGHT STATED THAT IT WAS IN 4- WHEEL DRIVE, IT WAS INFACT NOT, AND I ALMOST WENT OFF OF A CLIF. PUT NEW HUBS ON AND IT FAILED AGAIN IN JUST A LITTLE BIT OF MUD. 4 WHEEL LIGHT STATED THAT IT WAS IN 4 WHEEL AGAIN.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Tires

TIRES ARE CRACKING AROUND THE BEAD ON THE RIM. I HAVE CONTACTED COOPER ABOUT THIS AND WAS TOLD MY SUSPENSION IS STIFF CAUSING THE TIRE TO FLEX MORE THAN NORMAL. I HAVE CONTACTED LES SCHAWB, AND BIG O TIRE COMPANIES ABOUT THIS STATEMENT, AND WAS TOLD THIS IS TOTALLY WRONG. COOPER HAS REPLACED 4 SE...

Mar 29, 2001 Tires

TIRES ARE FAILING ,CRACKING AND CHUNKS FALLING OFF ,OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVEING THE SAME PROBLEMS FIRESTONE DOES NOT WANT TO HELP US . *AK (TIRESIZE: 235-85R-16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235-85R-16 )

Mar 29, 2001 Tires

TIRES ARE FAILING ,CRACKING AND CHUNKS FALLING OFF ,OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVEING THE SAME PROBLEMS FIRESTONE DOES NOT WANT TO HELP US . *AK (TIRESIZE: 235-85R-16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235-85R-16 )

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

RUBBERT INTAKE BOOT FROM CLEANSER TO TURBO HAS FALLEN APART. HAD TO HAVE AN UPGRADED VERSION OF INTAKE BOOT REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

RUBBERT INTAKE BOOT FROM CLEANSER TO TURBO HAS FALLEN APART. HAD TO HAVE AN UPGRADED VERSION OF INTAKE BOOT REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.*AK

Feb 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IDLER PULLEY CAME OFF OF THE MOTOR, CAUSING SERPENTINE BELT, POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, AND VACUUM PUMP TO FAIL. *SLC

Feb 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IDLER PULLEY CAME OFF OF THE MOTOR, CAUSING SERPENTINE BELT, POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, AND VACUUM PUMP TO FAIL. *SLC

Feb 1, 2001 Tires

THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE LT 235/85R16 M & S AT AND FIRESTONE LT 235/85R16 R4S TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE DEFECTIVE, SHOWED SIGNED OF CRACKING, SEPARATION AND EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT, THE FIRESTONE DEALER REFUSED CREDIT TO CONSUMER AS THEY WERE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURS...

Feb 1, 2001 Tires

THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE LT 235/85R16 M & S AT AND FIRESTONE LT 235/85R16 R4S TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE DEFECTIVE, SHOWED SIGNED OF CRACKING, SEPARATION AND EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT, THE FIRESTONE DEALER REFUSED CREDIT TO CONSUMER AS THEY WERE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURS...

Jan 11, 2001 Tires Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH CONSUMER FEELS THE TIRES WERE THE CAUSE, HOWEVER NONE OF THE TIRES ACTUALLY BLEWOUT, PRIOR TO ACCIDENT A DEALER NOTICED STEELBELTS COMING THROUGH CENTER OF THE TREAD, FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES P235/85R16 DOTVD0RTWW046. *SLC

Jan 11, 2001 Tires Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH CONSUMER FEELS THE TIRES WERE THE CAUSE, HOWEVER NONE OF THE TIRES ACTUALLY BLEWOUT, PRIOR TO ACCIDENT A DEALER NOTICED STEELBELTS COMING THROUGH CENTER OF THE TREAD, FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES P235/85R16 DOTVD0RTWW046. *SLC

Nov 13, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELER 4RS TIRE (P235 85 R16) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THE BLOWOUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Nov 13, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELER 4RS TIRE (P235 85 R16) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THE BLOWOUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Oct 27, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN. HAPPENED AT STOP LIGHT OR SIGNS. CONTACTED FORD MANUFACTURER & INFORMED CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER. AT DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC PLACED VEHICLE ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & NO CODES APPEARED. TRANSMISSION COULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INTO EITHER 1ST OR 2ND GEARS WIT...

Oct 27, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN. HAPPENED AT STOP LIGHT OR SIGNS. CONTACTED FORD MANUFACTURER & INFORMED CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER. AT DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC PLACED VEHICLE ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & NO CODES APPEARED. TRANSMISSION COULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INTO EITHER 1ST OR 2ND GEARS WIT...

Oct 27, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN. HAPPENED AT STOP LIGHT OR SIGNS. CONTACTED FORD MANUFACTURER & INFORMED CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER. AT DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC PLACED VEHICLE ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & NO CODES APPEARED. TRANSMISSION COULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INTO EITHER 1ST OR 2ND GEARS WIT...

Oct 27, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN. HAPPENED AT STOP LIGHT OR SIGNS. CONTACTED FORD MANUFACTURER & INFORMED CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER. AT DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC PLACED VEHICLE ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & NO CODES APPEARED. TRANSMISSION COULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INTO EITHER 1ST OR 2ND GEARS WIT...

Oct 26, 2000 Tires

TIRE CAP CAME OFF AND TIRE BLEW.*AK (DOT NUMBER: ? TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)

Oct 26, 2000 Tires

TIRE CAP CAME OFF AND TIRE BLEW.*AK (DOT NUMBER: ? TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)

Oct 24, 2000 Tires

TWO OF THE FIRESTONE (STEELTEX RADIAL LT 235/85R16 M/S) TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *MJS

Oct 24, 2000 Tires

TWO OF THE FIRESTONE (STEELTEX RADIAL LT 235/85R16 M/S) TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *MJS

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Equipment

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Equipment

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND COIL PACK REPLACE. DEALER SAID THAT PLUGS WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STUCK. SO CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PLUGS WON'T COME OUT. DEALER CHARGED A $1000 TO TAKE THE...

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

THESE 4 TIRES FAILED.THE CENTER STEEL CHORDS WERE SHOWING ON ALL 4 TIRES UPON INSPTECTION. I IMMIDEATLY REMOVED AND REPLACED ALL THE TIRES. I HAVE ONE TIRE LEFT THAT WAS A SPARE SERIAL NUMBER 20881URBD96426-4.THESE TIRES ARE THE ORGINAL TIRES BOUGHT ON A 1996 FORD 250 NEW AT COUNTS FORD, SULLIVAN, M...

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

FIRST TIRE FAILURE THE TRUCK WAS ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD AND HAD ABOUT 4000 MILES. I WAS DOING ABOUT 60 MPH ON I75 WHEN THE TIRE BLEW. I CALLED THE FORD SERVICE NUMBER AND A SERVICE VEHICLE CAME AND PUT MY SPARE TIRE ON. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK THE TIRE TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER AT DADELAND IN MIAMI. THERE ...

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

3 FIRESTONE STEELTEX (16 INCH) AT TIRES EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL CRACKS. NLM

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

3 FIRESTONE STEELTEX (16 INCH) AT TIRES EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL CRACKS. NLM

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

THESE 4 TIRES FAILED.THE CENTER STEEL CHORDS WERE SHOWING ON ALL 4 TIRES UPON INSPTECTION. I IMMIDEATLY REMOVED AND REPLACED ALL THE TIRES. I HAVE ONE TIRE LEFT THAT WAS A SPARE SERIAL NUMBER 20881URBD96426-4.THESE TIRES ARE THE ORGINAL TIRES BOUGHT ON A 1996 FORD 250 NEW AT COUNTS FORD, SULLIVAN, M...

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

FIRST TIRE FAILURE THE TRUCK WAS ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD AND HAD ABOUT 4000 MILES. I WAS DOING ABOUT 60 MPH ON I75 WHEN THE TIRE BLEW. I CALLED THE FORD SERVICE NUMBER AND A SERVICE VEHICLE CAME AND PUT MY SPARE TIRE ON. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK THE TIRE TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER AT DADELAND IN MIAMI. THERE ...

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

3 FIRESTONE STEELTEX (16 INCH) AT TIRES EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL CRACKS. NLM

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

3 FIRESTONE STEELTEX (16 INCH) AT TIRES EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL CRACKS. NLM

Oct 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL IS LEAKING CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT OFF, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY, RESEALED O-RINGS, REPLACED LOW PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR, REPLACED PRESSURE SWITCH, AND TIGHTENED FUEL LINES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. TRANSMISSION BUCKS AT TAKE OFF. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LE...

Oct 13, 2000 Power Train

FUEL IS LEAKING CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT OFF, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY, RESEALED O-RINGS, REPLACED LOW PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR, REPLACED PRESSURE SWITCH, AND TIGHTENED FUEL LINES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. TRANSMISSION BUCKS AT TAKE OFF. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LE...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL IS LEAKING CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT OFF, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY, RESEALED O-RINGS, REPLACED LOW PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR, REPLACED PRESSURE SWITCH, AND TIGHTENED FUEL LINES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. TRANSMISSION BUCKS AT TAKE OFF. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LE...

Oct 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL IS LEAKING CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT OFF, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY, RESEALED O-RINGS, REPLACED LOW PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR, REPLACED PRESSURE SWITCH, AND TIGHTENED FUEL LINES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. TRANSMISSION BUCKS AT TAKE OFF. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LE...

Oct 13, 2000 Power Train

FUEL IS LEAKING CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT OFF, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY, RESEALED O-RINGS, REPLACED LOW PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR, REPLACED PRESSURE SWITCH, AND TIGHTENED FUEL LINES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. TRANSMISSION BUCKS AT TAKE OFF. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LE...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL IS LEAKING CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT OFF, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY, RESEALED O-RINGS, REPLACED LOW PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR, REPLACED PRESSURE SWITCH, AND TIGHTENED FUEL LINES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. TRANSMISSION BUCKS AT TAKE OFF. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LE...

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TRUCK STALLS AND GOES COMPLETELY DEAD. THERE IS NOT A SET PATTERN TO THE PROBLEM. SOME WEEKS IT HAPPENS MORE THEN OTHERS. IT HAPPENS IN BOTH TWO WHEEL AND FOUR WHEEL OPERATION, LOAD AND NO LOAD CONDITIONS. IT IS MOST DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC AND MANEUVERS SINCE THE POWER STEERING IS GONE

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TRUCK STALLS AND GOES COMPLETELY DEAD. THERE IS NOT A SET PATTERN TO THE PROBLEM. SOME WEEKS IT HAPPENS MORE THEN OTHERS. IT HAPPENS IN BOTH TWO WHEEL AND FOUR WHEEL OPERATION, LOAD AND NO LOAD CONDITIONS. IT IS MOST DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC AND MANEUVERS SINCE THE POWER STEERING IS GONE

Oct 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PULLEY WAS COMING OFF THE CRANKSHAFT DUE TO SHEARED OFF BOLTS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILED BECAUSE IT IS DEFECTIVE. *YH

Oct 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PULLEY WAS COMING OFF THE CRANKSHAFT DUE TO SHEARED OFF BOLTS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILED BECAUSE IT IS DEFECTIVE. *YH

Oct 4, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER , RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. THERE WAS A SECOND INCIDENT WHERE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED THE TIRES. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX RADIAL#AT,#LT2358...

Oct 4, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FELT VIBRATION INSIDE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX, #R4S 2358516. HE HAS CONTACTED FIRESTONE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 4, 2000 Tires

PE00-040; ORIGINAL TIRE ON FORD, 1996, F250, LT235/85R16 M/S. PASSENGER'S REAR SIDE TIRE TREAD CAME OFF AT 45 MPH. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF VEHICLE, INCIDENT TOOK PLACE IN ALASKA.*AK

Oct 4, 2000 Tires

WHILE LOOKING TIRES OVER, NOTICED CRACKS ON TREAD. CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES . *AK TIRES WERE FIRESTONE STEELTEX P235/85R16. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER , RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. THERE WAS A SECOND INCIDENT WHERE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED THE TIRES. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX RADIAL#AT,#LT2358...

Oct 4, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FELT VIBRATION INSIDE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX, #R4S 2358516. HE HAS CONTACTED FIRESTONE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 4, 2000 Tires

PE00-040; ORIGINAL TIRE ON FORD, 1996, F250, LT235/85R16 M/S. PASSENGER'S REAR SIDE TIRE TREAD CAME OFF AT 45 MPH. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF VEHICLE, INCIDENT TOOK PLACE IN ALASKA.*AK

Oct 4, 2000 Tires

WHILE LOOKING TIRES OVER, NOTICED CRACKS ON TREAD. CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES . *AK TIRES WERE FIRESTONE STEELTEX P235/85R16. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

PE00020, ORIGNAL EQUIPMENT ON 1996, FORD, F250, TIRE SIZE LT23585R16. DUE TO A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL DRIVER'S REAR TIRE EXPLODED FROM THE SIDEWALL, WHICH ALMOST CAUSE A CRASH. FIRESTONE PRORATED THE TIRE. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

PE00020, ORIGNAL EQUIPMENT ON 1996, FORD, F250, TIRE SIZE LT23585R16. DUE TO A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL DRIVER'S REAR TIRE EXPLODED FROM THE SIDEWALL, WHICH ALMOST CAUSE A CRASH. FIRESTONE PRORATED THE TIRE. *AK

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

SIDEWALL BOWOUT. NO REASON FOR BLOWOUT. SIDEWALL FAILURE. (TIRESIZE: LT 235-85R)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT 235-85R )

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

SIDEWALL BOWOUT. NO REASON FOR BLOWOUT. SIDEWALL FAILURE. (TIRESIZE: LT 235-85R)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT 235-85R )

Sep 30, 2000 Tires Crash

ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS HAVE SUFFERED TREAD SEPERATION ON 4 TIRES. *AK (TIRESIZE: 225/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75R16 )

Sep 30, 2000 Tires Crash

ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS HAVE SUFFERED TREAD SEPERATION ON 4 TIRES. *AK (TIRESIZE: 225/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75R16 )

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHILE DRIVING THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH. THE TEMPERATURE ON THE DAY OF THE FAILURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100 DEGREES. THERE WAS SUFFICENT TREAD ON THE TIRE AND THE PRESSURE WAS MAINTAINED AT 70 PSI. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS IN THE ROAD AND THERE WERE ...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHILE DRIVING THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH. THE TEMPERATURE ON THE DAY OF THE FAILURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100 DEGREES. THERE WAS SUFFICENT TREAD ON THE TIRE AND THE PRESSURE WAS MAINTAINED AT 70 PSI. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS IN THE ROAD AND THERE WERE ...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHILE DRIVING THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH. THE TEMPERATURE ON THE DAY OF THE FAILURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100 DEGREES. THERE WAS SUFFICENT TREAD ON THE TIRE AND THE PRESSURE WAS MAINTAINED AT 70 PSI. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS IN THE ROAD AND THERE WERE ...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHILE DRIVING THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH. THE TEMPERATURE ON THE DAY OF THE FAILURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100 DEGREES. THERE WAS SUFFICENT TREAD ON THE TIRE AND THE PRESSURE WAS MAINTAINED AT 70 PSI. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS IN THE ROAD AND THERE WERE ...

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

TIRES WORE OUT IN ONE SECTION ONLY. THE REST OF TIRE TREAD GOOD FOR ANOTHER 20000 MI. DEALER SAID TIRES WERE MADE INCORRECTLY AND WERE EGG-SHAPED INSTEAD OF ROUND. I HAD TO PAY $137.69 TO REPLACE TIRES THAT SHOULDN'T HAVE NEEDED REPLACING YET IF THEY WERE MADE CORRECTLY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: VDOR1WW4...

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

TIRES WORE OUT IN ONE SECTION ONLY. THE REST OF TIRE TREAD GOOD FOR ANOTHER 20000 MI. DEALER SAID TIRES WERE MADE INCORRECTLY AND WERE EGG-SHAPED INSTEAD OF ROUND. I HAD TO PAY $137.69 TO REPLACE TIRES THAT SHOULDN'T HAVE NEEDED REPLACING YET IF THEY WERE MADE CORRECTLY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: VDOR1WW4...

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL RFS P235 85 R16 TIRES EXPERIENCE CONSTANT VIBRATION AND TREAD WEAR. *SLC

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL RFS P235 85 R16 TIRES EXPERIENCE CONSTANT VIBRATION AND TREAD WEAR. *SLC

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL RFS P235 85 R16 TIRES EXPERIENCE CONSTANT VIBRATION AND TREAD WEAR. *SLC

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL RFS P235 85 R16 TIRES EXPERIENCE CONSTANT VIBRATION AND TREAD WEAR. *SLC

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

ON A CAMPING TRIP I AWOKE ON THE MORNING OF 9/30/00 TO FIND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FLAT. I INSTALLED THE SPARE AND WHEN I GOT HOME SECURED REPLACEMENT GOODYEAR TIRES AND COMMENCED TO INSTALL THEM. PRIOR TO DEMOUNTING THE RIGHT FRONT I INFLATED IT TO DETERMINE WHERE THE AIR WAS ESCAPING. IT APPEARED...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

ON A CAMPING TRIP I AWOKE ON THE MORNING OF 9/30/00 TO FIND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FLAT. I INSTALLED THE SPARE AND WHEN I GOT HOME SECURED REPLACEMENT GOODYEAR TIRES AND COMMENCED TO INSTALL THEM. PRIOR TO DEMOUNTING THE RIGHT FRONT I INFLATED IT TO DETERMINE WHERE THE AIR WAS ESCAPING. IT APPEARED...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE: DRIVING ON TURN PIKE WHEN TIRE BLEW OUT, TIRE DENTED REAR QUARTER PANEL. (CLAIM#38-J518-357) *MW

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE: DRIVING ON TURN PIKE WHEN TIRE BLEW OUT, TIRE DENTED REAR QUARTER PANEL. (CLAIM#38-J518-357) *MW

Jul 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE LEFT FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT BROKE. *SLC

Jul 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE LEFT FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT BROKE. *SLC

Jun 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER FAILURE DUE TO PREMATURELY WORN BUSHING. PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN AMONG DEALERSHIP MECHANICS. THIS PART CONTROLS THE TENSION ON THE SINGLE SERPENTINE BELT WHICH OPERATES THE POWER STEERING PUMP (MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER UPON FAILURE), THE AC COMPRESSOR, THE WATE...

Jun 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER FAILURE DUE TO PREMATURELY WORN BUSHING. PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN AMONG DEALERSHIP MECHANICS. THIS PART CONTROLS THE TENSION ON THE SINGLE SERPENTINE BELT WHICH OPERATES THE POWER STEERING PUMP (MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER UPON FAILURE), THE AC COMPRESSOR, THE WATE...

Apr 25, 2000 Electrical System

STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. VEHICLE ONCE ROLLED IN DRIVEWAY THROUGH THE GARAGE / WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND BRAKES ON. DEALER KEPT REPLACING IT, BUT COULDN'T REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Electrical System

STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. VEHICLE ONCE ROLLED IN DRIVEWAY THROUGH THE GARAGE / WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND BRAKES ON. DEALER KEPT REPLACING IT, BUT COULDN'T REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT WELD THAT HOLDS SEAT TO RAIL BROKE OFF, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT FORD SHOULD COVER REPAIR COST SINCE IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. *AK *ML

Mar 3, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT WELD THAT HOLDS SEAT TO RAIL BROKE OFF, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT FORD SHOULD COVER REPAIR COST SINCE IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. *AK *ML

Feb 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW CONDITIONS FAN BELT FELL OFF DUE TO SNOW HITTING THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO STOP. PRIVATE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BELT AFTER DEALER WAS UNABLE TO/REFUSED TO COVER COST. *AK *ML

Feb 17, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW CONDITIONS FAN BELT FELL OFF DUE TO SNOW HITTING THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO STOP. PRIVATE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BELT AFTER DEALER WAS UNABLE TO/REFUSED TO COVER COST. *AK *ML

Feb 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A SMALL SNOW DRIFT, ON AN ISOLATED COUNTRY ROAD, SNOW DISLODGED THE SERPENTINE BELT, THUS DISCONNECTING POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, THE COOLING SYSTEM AND DISCHARGING THE BATTERY. LUCKILY A PASSING SNOW PLOW OPERATOR ASSISTED US OR THIS COULD HAVE HAD MORE TRAGIC RESULTS. WE H...

Feb 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW CONDITIONS FAN BELT FELL OFF DUE TO SNOW HITTING THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO STOP. PRIVATE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BELT AFTER DEALER WAS UNABLE TO/REFUSED TO COVER COST. *AK *ML

Feb 17, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW CONDITIONS FAN BELT FELL OFF DUE TO SNOW HITTING THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO STOP. PRIVATE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BELT AFTER DEALER WAS UNABLE TO/REFUSED TO COVER COST. *AK *ML

Feb 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A SMALL SNOW DRIFT, ON AN ISOLATED COUNTRY ROAD, SNOW DISLODGED THE SERPENTINE BELT, THUS DISCONNECTING POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, THE COOLING SYSTEM AND DISCHARGING THE BATTERY. LUCKILY A PASSING SNOW PLOW OPERATOR ASSISTED US OR THIS COULD HAVE HAD MORE TRAGIC RESULTS. WE H...

Jan 5, 2000 Electrical System

2 DEFECTIVE WIRES WHICH GO OVER THE HEATER CORE SHORT CIRCUITED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH. *AK

Jan 5, 2000 Power Train Crash

THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR INDICATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK WHEN IT IS ACTUALLY IN REVERSE OR NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND IN PARK, AND IT ROLLED DOWN AN INCLINE AND STRUCK A POST. THIS IS THE THIRD 1996 FORD F250 IN OUR COMPANY THAT THE SHIFT INDICATOR LINKAGE HAD THE SCREWS ...

Jan 5, 2000 Electrical System

2 DEFECTIVE WIRES WHICH GO OVER THE HEATER CORE SHORT CIRCUITED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH. *AK

Jan 5, 2000 Power Train Crash

THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR INDICATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK WHEN IT IS ACTUALLY IN REVERSE OR NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND IN PARK, AND IT ROLLED DOWN AN INCLINE AND STRUCK A POST. THIS IS THE THIRD 1996 FORD F250 IN OUR COMPANY THAT THE SHIFT INDICATOR LINKAGE HAD THE SCREWS ...

Dec 7, 1999 Wheels

WHILE TRAVELING HUB CAPS WOULD ROLL OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. HUP CAPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TEN TIMES. RECENTLY HUB CAP ONCE AGAIN ROLLED OFF, HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Wheels

WHILE TRAVELING HUB CAPS WOULD ROLL OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. HUP CAPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TEN TIMES. RECENTLY HUB CAP ONCE AGAIN ROLLED OFF, HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Dec 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AUTO TRANS WILL LOCK UP IN 1ST GEAR AND WILL NOT SHIFT TO 2ND. THIS HAS HAPPEND MANY TIMES . WHEN IT DOSE LOCK IN FIRST GEAR THE ENGINE WILL RUN TO THE GOV. AND STAY THERE AS LONG AS YOU HOLD THE THROTTLE DOWN AND THEN SHIFT WITH A BANG. IF YOU LET OFF OF THE THROTTLE THE TRUCK WILL FREE WHEEL. ...

Dec 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AUTO TRANS WILL LOCK UP IN 1ST GEAR AND WILL NOT SHIFT TO 2ND. THIS HAS HAPPEND MANY TIMES . WHEN IT DOSE LOCK IN FIRST GEAR THE ENGINE WILL RUN TO THE GOV. AND STAY THERE AS LONG AS YOU HOLD THE THROTTLE DOWN AND THEN SHIFT WITH A BANG. IF YOU LET OFF OF THE THROTTLE THE TRUCK WILL FREE WHEEL. ...

Nov 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TOLD BY LOCAL DEALER THE EXAHUST MANIFOLDS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARNTY. WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME REPORTING THE PROBLEM THEY SAID THE PINGING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WAS NOT A PROBLEM. NOW WEVE HAD TO PAY A $1100 REPAIR WITH LESS THAN 36,000 MILES OF USE.

Nov 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TOLD BY LOCAL DEALER THE EXAHUST MANIFOLDS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARNTY. WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME REPORTING THE PROBLEM THEY SAID THE PINGING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WAS NOT A PROBLEM. NOW WEVE HAD TO PAY A $1100 REPAIR WITH LESS THAN 36,000 MILES OF USE.

Sep 21, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH THERE IS HEAVY VIBRATION WITHIN STEERING. CONSUMER HAS TO USE BOTH HANDS TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE STEERING, OR STEERING WHEEL WILL FALL INTO CONSUMER'S HAND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 21, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH THERE IS HEAVY VIBRATION WITHIN STEERING. CONSUMER HAS TO USE BOTH HANDS TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE STEERING, OR STEERING WHEEL WILL FALL INTO CONSUMER'S HAND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 13, 1999 Steering

BOLT THAT HOLDS THE POWER STEERING SNAPPED IN HALF. AFTER SNAPPING IN HALF, VIBRATED OUT TOWARDS POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY, CAUSING THE PULLEY TO LOCK UP, AND BREAKING THE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET. THI S CAUSED THE MAIN DRIVE BELT TO COME OFF, LEAVING CONSUMER WITHOUT BRAKES OR STEERING. *AK

Sep 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLT THAT HOLDS THE POWER STEERING SNAPPED IN HALF. AFTER SNAPPING IN HALF, VIBRATED OUT TOWARDS POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY, CAUSING THE PULLEY TO LOCK UP, AND BREAKING THE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET. THI S CAUSED THE MAIN DRIVE BELT TO COME OFF, LEAVING CONSUMER WITHOUT BRAKES OR STEERING. *AK

Sep 13, 1999 Steering

BOLT THAT HOLDS THE POWER STEERING SNAPPED IN HALF. AFTER SNAPPING IN HALF, VIBRATED OUT TOWARDS POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY, CAUSING THE PULLEY TO LOCK UP, AND BREAKING THE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET. THI S CAUSED THE MAIN DRIVE BELT TO COME OFF, LEAVING CONSUMER WITHOUT BRAKES OR STEERING. *AK

Sep 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLT THAT HOLDS THE POWER STEERING SNAPPED IN HALF. AFTER SNAPPING IN HALF, VIBRATED OUT TOWARDS POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY, CAUSING THE PULLEY TO LOCK UP, AND BREAKING THE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET. THI S CAUSED THE MAIN DRIVE BELT TO COME OFF, LEAVING CONSUMER WITHOUT BRAKES OR STEERING. *AK

Sep 10, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING E STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES, ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 10, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING E STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES, ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 16, 1999 Power Train

TRUCK WAS AT A STOPPED POSITION AND I NOTICED THAT THE LOCKING HUBS WOULD NOT STAY ENGAGED. THERE WAS A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE 4WD SINCE THE INCIDENT

Aug 16, 1999 Wheels

PUT IN 4WD HAD TO CALL A WRECKER BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS WOULD NOT ENGAGE.

Aug 16, 1999 Power Train

TRUCK WAS AT A STOPPED POSITION AND I NOTICED THAT THE LOCKING HUBS WOULD NOT STAY ENGAGED. THERE WAS A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE 4WD SINCE THE INCIDENT

Aug 16, 1999 Wheels

PUT IN 4WD HAD TO CALL A WRECKER BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS WOULD NOT ENGAGE.

Jul 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CASTING CRACKED, AND THE PUMP FELL OFF (BEARING IN PUMP FAILED). THIS CONTROLS THE POWER BRAKE ASSIST. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CASTING CRACKED, AND THE PUMP FELL OFF (BEARING IN PUMP FAILED). THIS CONTROLS THE POWER BRAKE ASSIST. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION/ALIGNMENT, REPAIRS SEVERAL TIMES AND STILL EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

AXLE HOUSING SEAL FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Electrical System

INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING FAILURE CAUSING ABS LIGHT TO COME ON AND CRUISE CONTROL TO MALFUNCTION, CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION AFTER REPAIR ATTEMPT. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING FAILURE CAUSING ABS LIGHT TO COME ON AND CRUISE CONTROL TO MALFUNCTION, CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION AFTER REPAIR ATTEMPT. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BOLTS/AND UNIT NOT PERFORMING, CAUSING MALFUNCTION IN TRANSMISSION OPERATION. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE REPLACED CAUSING ROUGH IDLE. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS, UNABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Structure

WATER LEAKAGE INTO THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO SEAL FAILURE. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT FAILED CAUSING NOISE. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION/ALIGNMENT, REPAIRS SEVERAL TIMES AND STILL EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

AXLE HOUSING SEAL FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Electrical System

INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING FAILURE CAUSING ABS LIGHT TO COME ON AND CRUISE CONTROL TO MALFUNCTION, CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION AFTER REPAIR ATTEMPT. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING FAILURE CAUSING ABS LIGHT TO COME ON AND CRUISE CONTROL TO MALFUNCTION, CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION AFTER REPAIR ATTEMPT. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BOLTS/AND UNIT NOT PERFORMING, CAUSING MALFUNCTION IN TRANSMISSION OPERATION. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE REPLACED CAUSING ROUGH IDLE. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS, UNABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Structure

WATER LEAKAGE INTO THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO SEAL FAILURE. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT FAILED CAUSING NOISE. MJS

Mar 16, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER BELIEVES AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS WERE INCORRECTLY DESIGNED DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH HUBS BEING NOISY AND NOT LOCKING FROM A PARKED POSITION. ALSO, 4WD TO FAIL ON WET GRASS/SLIGHT INCLINE, BOTH HUBS REPLACED.

Mar 16, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER BELIEVES AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS WERE INCORRECTLY DESIGNED DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH HUBS BEING NOISY AND NOT LOCKING FROM A PARKED POSITION. ALSO, 4WD TO FAIL ON WET GRASS/SLIGHT INCLINE, BOTH HUBS REPLACED.

Mar 4, 1999 Suspension

AFTER BOTH HUBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, THERE IS STILL A CLICKING IN THE FRONT WHICH OCCURS DURING BACKING THAT HAS YET TO BE CORRECTED.

Mar 4, 1999 Suspension

AFTER BOTH HUBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, THERE IS STILL A CLICKING IN THE FRONT WHICH OCCURS DURING BACKING THAT HAS YET TO BE CORRECTED.

Dec 31, 1998 Power Train

IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ENGAGE INTO AUTOMATIC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE. WHEN THE WHEEL BEARING GREASE HEATS UP, IT FLOW IN TO AUTOMATI LOCKING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK.ET.

Dec 31, 1998 Suspension

BARRIER HAS COME APART, CAUSING THE REAR END TO DROP. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER . PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 31, 1998 Power Train

IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ENGAGE INTO AUTOMATIC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE. WHEN THE WHEEL BEARING GREASE HEATS UP, IT FLOW IN TO AUTOMATI LOCKING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK.ET.

Dec 31, 1998 Suspension

BARRIER HAS COME APART, CAUSING THE REAR END TO DROP. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER . PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BUSHING ON BELT TENSIONER ON 7.3 LITER DIESEL ENGINE FAILS - KNOWN DEFECT BY FORD PERSONELL. *MJS

Dec 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BUSHING ON BELT TENSIONER ON 7.3 LITER DIESEL ENGINE FAILS - KNOWN DEFECT BY FORD PERSONELL. *MJS

Dec 7, 1998 Steering

BEARING FAILED ON BELT TENSIONER CAUSING ME TO LOSE THE SERPENTINE BELT WHICH CONTROLS POWER STEERING,COOLING,CHARGING,AND BASICALLY EVERYTHING.ENGINE DID OVERHEAT,BUT I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO CLOSE TO AN EXIT IN WEST VIRGINIA.AFTER I TALKED TO SOME PEOPLE I FOUND THAT AT LEAST 6 OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD ...

Dec 7, 1998 Steering

BEARING FAILED ON BELT TENSIONER CAUSING ME TO LOSE THE SERPENTINE BELT WHICH CONTROLS POWER STEERING,COOLING,CHARGING,AND BASICALLY EVERYTHING.ENGINE DID OVERHEAT,BUT I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO CLOSE TO AN EXIT IN WEST VIRGINIA.AFTER I TALKED TO SOME PEOPLE I FOUND THAT AT LEAST 6 OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD ...

Nov 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS (RIGHT AND LEFT) WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING 60,000 MILE SERVICE. NO MECHANICAL SYMPTOMS OF THE PROBLEM MANIFESTED THEMSELVES PRIOR TO THE FINDING OF THE DAMAGE DURING 60,000 MILE SERVICE.

Nov 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS (RIGHT AND LEFT) WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING 60,000 MILE SERVICE. NO MECHANICAL SYMPTOMS OF THE PROBLEM MANIFESTED THEMSELVES PRIOR TO THE FINDING OF THE DAMAGE DURING 60,000 MILE SERVICE.

Nov 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTORS HAVE CRACKED ALL THE WAY TO THE HUB. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED BOTH FRONT DISC ROTORS. *AK

Nov 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTORS HAVE CRACKED ALL THE WAY TO THE HUB. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED BOTH FRONT DISC ROTORS. *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLOW TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. WOULD SHAKE & SHIMMY WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR. FEELS LOOSE WHEN STOPPING & GOING AT LOW SPEED, CAN FEEL THE LOOSENESS. *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLOW TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. WOULD SHAKE & SHIMMY WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR. FEELS LOOSE WHEN STOPPING & GOING AT LOW SPEED, CAN FEEL THE LOOSENESS. *AK

Sep 30, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE FUEL TO LEAK OUT. IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION OCCURRED IT MAYHAVE STARTED A FIRE. PROBLEM REOCCURRING. DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND ALL FUEL LINES. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 30, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE FUEL TO LEAK OUT. IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION OCCURRED IT MAYHAVE STARTED A FIRE. PROBLEM REOCCURRING. DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND ALL FUEL LINES. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 14, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY ON THE HIGHWAY, AND REPAIRS WERE DONE BECAUSE BOLTS WERE LOOSE AND MISSING ON THE FRONT AXLES. AXLE PIVOT BRACKET. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 14, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY ON THE HIGHWAY, AND REPAIRS WERE DONE BECAUSE BOLTS WERE LOOSE AND MISSING ON THE FRONT AXLES. AXLE PIVOT BRACKET. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKE REPAIRS WHEN DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH FRONT DRUMS WERE CRACKED. IT WAS DUE TO VEHICLE TRAVELING OVER THE MOUNTAINS. BUT YET THE CONSUMER SUPPOSE TO HAVE HEAVY- DUTY TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR. CONDITION NEEDS TO B...

Jul 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKE REPAIRS WHEN DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH FRONT DRUMS WERE CRACKED. IT WAS DUE TO VEHICLE TRAVELING OVER THE MOUNTAINS. BUT YET THE CONSUMER SUPPOSE TO HAVE HEAVY- DUTY TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR. CONDITION NEEDS TO B...

Jul 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKE REPAIRS WHEN DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH FRONT DRUMS WERE CRACKED. IT WAS DUE TO VEHICLE TRAVELING OVER THE MOUNTAINS. BUT YET THE CONSUMER SUPPOSE TO HAVE HEAVY- DUTY TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR. CONDITION NEEDS TO B...

Jul 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKE REPAIRS WHEN DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH FRONT DRUMS WERE CRACKED. IT WAS DUE TO VEHICLE TRAVELING OVER THE MOUNTAINS. BUT YET THE CONSUMER SUPPOSE TO HAVE HEAVY- DUTY TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR. CONDITION NEEDS TO B...

Jun 14, 1998 Suspension

WHEN THE TENSIONER WAS LOST, I LOST POWERSTEERING, BRAKES ETC. I WAS NEGOTIATING A TURN WITH A TRAILER ATTACHED AND LOST SUBSTANTIAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT KNOW OF A RECALL ETC. THIS PROBLEM COULD BE A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN.

Jun 14, 1998 Suspension

WHEN THE TENSIONER WAS LOST, I LOST POWERSTEERING, BRAKES ETC. I WAS NEGOTIATING A TURN WITH A TRAILER ATTACHED AND LOST SUBSTANTIAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT KNOW OF A RECALL ETC. THIS PROBLEM COULD BE A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN.

Mar 28, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE 1-2 SHIFT GETS TO BE VERY MUSHY, PROBLEM COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY HEAT BUILDUP DURING TOWING DUE TO A TOO SMALL FACTORY TRANSMISSION COOLER. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE 1-2 SHIFT GETS TO BE VERY MUSHY, PROBLEM COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY HEAT BUILDUP DURING TOWING DUE TO A TOO SMALL FACTORY TRANSMISSION COOLER. *AK

Feb 11, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LEAKS OIL AND IS HARD TO SHIFT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE COMPUTER BOX, AND TOLD THE OWNER THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. *AK

Feb 11, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LEAKS OIL AND IS HARD TO SHIFT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE COMPUTER BOX, AND TOLD THE OWNER THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. *AK

Jan 7, 1998 Power Train

4-WHEEL DRIVE LOCKING HUBS BROKE.

Jan 7, 1998 Power Train

4-WHEEL DRIVE LOCKING HUBS BROKE.

Nov 18, 1997 Steering

STEERING SECTOR SHAFT FAILED, CAUSING NOISE WHILE TURNING CORNERS.

Nov 18, 1997 Steering

STEERING SECTOR SHAFT FAILED, CAUSING NOISE WHILE TURNING CORNERS.

Oct 27, 1997 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK SENSOR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK SENSOR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER FAILED.

Oct 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TIRED TO STOP VEHICLE IN RAIN AT 40 MPH, ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP, VEHICLE SKIDDED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Suspension

LOOSE FRONT SUSPENSION BOLTS, CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT END WHEN TURNING. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TIRED TO STOP VEHICLE IN RAIN AT 40 MPH, ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP, VEHICLE SKIDDED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Suspension

LOOSE FRONT SUSPENSION BOLTS, CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT END WHEN TURNING. *AK

Sep 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP; CAUSE: LEFT REAR BRAKE CABLE BINDED, NOT ALLOWING REAR BRAKE SHOES TO RETURN FULLY TO ANCHOR PINS. AFTER PARKING BRAKES WERE APPLIED, VEHICLE DRIFTED TO LEFT, COULD HAVE CAUSED CRASH. DEALER WILL REROUTE PARKING BRAKE CABLE, INSTALL WINDLECE ON LEFT REAR SPRING BRACKET TO PREV...

Sep 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP; CAUSE: LEFT REAR BRAKE CABLE BINDED, NOT ALLOWING REAR BRAKE SHOES TO RETURN FULLY TO ANCHOR PINS. AFTER PARKING BRAKES WERE APPLIED, VEHICLE DRIFTED TO LEFT, COULD HAVE CAUSED CRASH. DEALER WILL REROUTE PARKING BRAKE CABLE, INSTALL WINDLECE ON LEFT REAR SPRING BRACKET TO PREV...

Aug 26, 1997 Steering

SHORT SHAFT (PITMAN ARM) CAME OUT OF STEERING WHEEL AND BROKE. HAD LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE . TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED NOT REPAIRING IT BECAUSE OF MISUSE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 26, 1997 Steering

SHORT SHAFT (PITMAN ARM) CAME OUT OF STEERING WHEEL AND BROKE. HAD LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE . TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED NOT REPAIRING IT BECAUSE OF MISUSE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR IS LOCATED TO FAR DOWN AND IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE CROSS TRAFFIC.

Aug 8, 1997 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR IS LOCATED TO FAR DOWN AND IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE CROSS TRAFFIC.

Aug 6, 1997 Suspension

ALIGNMENT CANNOT CORRECTED. VEHICLE HAS HAD 6 ALIGNMENTS.

Aug 6, 1997 Suspension

ALIGNMENT CANNOT CORRECTED. VEHICLE HAS HAD 6 ALIGNMENTS.

Jul 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES/ROTORS: THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE CRACKING WHICH IS CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO LOCK UP. THREE SETS OF BRAKES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE IN 1996. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES/ROTORS: THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE CRACKING WHICH IS CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO LOCK UP. THREE SETS OF BRAKES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE IN 1996. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED FRONT MAIN SEAL FAILURE DURING SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES, RESULTING IN RUPTURE OF MAIN OIL SEAL WHICH CAUSED COOLING FAN TO BLOW OIL ONTO ENGINE, DEALER KEPT VEHICLE FOR CONCERN OF POSSIBLE FIRE RISK. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Structure

CENTER CROSS MEMBER DEFECTIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOOSE.

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED FRONT MAIN SEAL FAILURE DURING SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES, RESULTING IN RUPTURE OF MAIN OIL SEAL WHICH CAUSED COOLING FAN TO BLOW OIL ONTO ENGINE, DEALER KEPT VEHICLE FOR CONCERN OF POSSIBLE FIRE RISK. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Structure

CENTER CROSS MEMBER DEFECTIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOOSE.

Feb 11, 1997 Structure

LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR PILLAR CRACKED 3 TIMES.

Feb 11, 1997 Structure

LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR PILLAR CRACKED 3 TIMES.

Jan 28, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING BOX TOTALLY FAILED, COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE, STEERING BOX REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP, PROBLEM HAS NOT REOCCURRED, SPEED 25 MPH. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING BOX TOTALLY FAILED, COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE, STEERING BOX REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP, PROBLEM HAS NOT REOCCURRED, SPEED 25 MPH. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING 60MPH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE, BUT WE DID NOT RECEIVE THE NOTICE IN TIME. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING 60MPH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE, BUT WE DID NOT RECEIVE THE NOTICE IN TIME. *AK

Jan 16, 1997 Suspension

PE96-052 ACTIVE, SUSPENSION FAILURE, FRONT BEGAN UNBOLTING AND CAME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING, IN FOR REPAIR, WILL PROVIDE VOUCHER FOR THE REPAIR. *AK

Jan 16, 1997 Suspension

PE96-052 ACTIVE, SUSPENSION FAILURE, FRONT BEGAN UNBOLTING AND CAME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING, IN FOR REPAIR, WILL PROVIDE VOUCHER FOR THE REPAIR. *AK

Jan 13, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, BOLTS THAT HOLDS STEERING BOX TO FRAME SHEARED OFF, ONE LEFT HANGING, CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Jan 13, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, BOLTS THAT HOLDS STEERING BOX TO FRAME SHEARED OFF, ONE LEFT HANGING, CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Dec 20, 1996 Seat Belts

LOCATION OF UPPER SHOULDER SEAT BELT MOUNTING MAKES THE BELT RUB ACROSS DRIVER'S NECK. *AK

Dec 20, 1996 Seat Belts

LOCATION OF UPPER SHOULDER SEAT BELT MOUNTING MAKES THE BELT RUB ACROSS DRIVER'S NECK. *AK

Dec 17, 1996 Structure

TAILGATE FAILURE.

Dec 17, 1996 Structure

TAILGATE FAILURE.

Dec 16, 1996 Equipment

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL. RECALL #96V161000. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THOUGH PARKING LOT, EXPERIENCED. STEERING GEAR BOX BOLT FAILURE, WHEN BOLTS SNAPPED OFF FRAME, LEAVING GEAR BOX DANGLING, DLR REPLACED STEERING GEAR BOX AND BOLTS, MONTHS PRIOR EXP ERRATIC SHATTERING AND STEERING CONTROL WHEN BRAKING. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Equipment

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL. RECALL #96V161000. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THOUGH PARKING LOT, EXPERIENCED. STEERING GEAR BOX BOLT FAILURE, WHEN BOLTS SNAPPED OFF FRAME, LEAVING GEAR BOX DANGLING, DLR REPLACED STEERING GEAR BOX AND BOLTS, MONTHS PRIOR EXP ERRATIC SHATTERING AND STEERING CONTROL WHEN BRAKING. *AK

Nov 15, 1996 Suspension

WHEN MAKING A TURN AND UPON ACCELERATION, THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING SOUND IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *AK

Nov 15, 1996 Suspension

WHEN MAKING A TURN AND UPON ACCELERATION, THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING SOUND IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *AK

Nov 5, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT HWY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FRONT END SHAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Nov 5, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT HWY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FRONT END SHAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN THE STREETS ARE SLICK AND WET OR ON GRAVEL UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP AND DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ABS ONLY APPLIES TO THE REAR BRAKES. *AK WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS, CONSUMER TOUCHED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STEER OR STOP, CONSUMER ST...

Oct 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN THE STREETS ARE SLICK AND WET OR ON GRAVEL UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP AND DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ABS ONLY APPLIES TO THE REAR BRAKES. *AK WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS, CONSUMER TOUCHED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STEER OR STOP, CONSUMER ST...

Oct 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN THE STREETS ARE SLICK AND WET OR ON GRAVEL UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP AND DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ABS ONLY APPLIES TO THE REAR BRAKES. *AK WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS, CONSUMER TOUCHED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STEER OR STOP, CONSUMER ST...

Oct 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN THE STREETS ARE SLICK AND WET OR ON GRAVEL UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP AND DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ABS ONLY APPLIES TO THE REAR BRAKES. *AK WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS, CONSUMER TOUCHED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STEER OR STOP, CONSUMER ST...

Jul 23, 1996 Suspension

WHEN TURING IN ANY DIRECTION FRONT END MAKES A LOUD POPPING NOISE. FELLS LIKE WHEELS ARE COLLAPSING. *AK

Jul 23, 1996 Suspension

WHEN TURING IN ANY DIRECTION FRONT END MAKES A LOUD POPPING NOISE. FELLS LIKE WHEELS ARE COLLAPSING. *AK

Jul 10, 1996 Suspension Crash

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN/ROLLOVER/ACCIDENT.*SD

Jul 10, 1996 Suspension Crash

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN/ROLLOVER/ACCIDENT.*SD

Jun 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS-WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON A SLIPPERY SURFACE THE REAR BRAKES DO NOT LOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS-WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON A SLIPPERY SURFACE THE REAR BRAKES DO NOT LOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 10, 1996 Steering

BRACKET HOLDING POWER STEERING PUMP IN PLACE BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING/BRAKES. *DH

May 10, 1996 Steering

BRACKET HOLDING POWER STEERING PUMP IN PLACE BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING/BRAKES. *DH