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11V385000 Jul 29, 2011 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND ...

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Nov 5, 2018 Wheels 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE STORE AND THE MECHANIC REFUSED TO MOUNT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BECAUSE THE RIM WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. ALL OF THE OTHER RIMS WERE IN THE SAME CONDITION, INCLUDING THE SPARE THAT WAS NOT EVEN MOUNTED. THE VEHI...

Nov 5, 2018 Wheels 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE STORE AND THE MECHANIC REFUSED TO MOUNT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BECAUSE THE RIM WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. ALL OF THE OTHER RIMS WERE IN THE SAME CONDITION, INCLUDING THE SPARE THAT WAS NOT EVEN MOUNTED. THE VEHI...

Jan 18, 2018 Tires 149,050 mi

SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROX...

Jan 18, 2018 Tires 149,050 mi

SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMAT...

Jan 18, 2018 Tires 149,050 mi

SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMAT...

Jan 18, 2018 Tires 149,050 mi

SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMAT...

Jan 18, 2018 Tires 149,050 mi

SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROX...

Jan 18, 2018 Tires 149,050 mi

SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMAT...

Jan 18, 2018 Tires 149,050 mi

SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMAT...

Jan 18, 2018 Tires 149,050 mi

SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMAT...

Feb 20, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,786 mi

FORD F-250 4X4 FORD RECALL 11S21(NHTSA 11V385) FUEL TANK STRAP CORROSION INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT WAS CONDUCTED. THE FUEL TANK WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE RUSTED UNDER THE STRAP AREA ONLY. AFTER THE OLD STRAPS WERE REMOVED THE TANK STARTED TO LEAK FUEL AND FORD NOR THE DEALER WOULD REPLACE THE TANK. IF ...

Feb 20, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,786 mi

FORD F-250 4X4 FORD RECALL 11S21(NHTSA 11V385) FUEL TANK STRAP CORROSION INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT WAS CONDUCTED. THE FUEL TANK WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE RUSTED UNDER THE STRAP AREA ONLY. AFTER THE OLD STRAPS WERE REMOVED THE TANK STARTED TO LEAK FUEL AND FORD NOR THE DEALER WOULD REPLACE THE TANK. IF ...

Feb 20, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,786 mi

FORD F-250 4X4 FORD RECALL 11S21(NHTSA 11V385) FUEL TANK STRAP CORROSION INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT WAS CONDUCTED. THE FUEL TANK WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE RUSTED UNDER THE STRAP AREA ONLY. AFTER THE OLD STRAPS WERE REMOVED THE TANK STARTED TO LEAK FUEL AND FORD NOR THE DEALER WOULD REPLACE THE TANK. IF ...

Feb 20, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,786 mi

FORD F-250 4X4 FORD RECALL 11S21(NHTSA 11V385) FUEL TANK STRAP CORROSION INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT WAS CONDUCTED. THE FUEL TANK WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE RUSTED UNDER THE STRAP AREA ONLY. AFTER THE OLD STRAPS WERE REMOVED THE TANK STARTED TO LEAK FUEL AND FORD NOR THE DEALER WOULD REPLACE THE TANK. IF ...

Aug 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 153,169 mi

THE EVENING OF JULY 26TH, 2011 APPROXIMATELY 10:00PM EST, AN ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED IN OUR 1998 FORD F-250 TRUCK (EXT CAB, TRITON V-8 ENGINE, LARIAT ED). THE F-250 HAD BEEN PARKED IN A REMOTE PARKING AREA ON THE INTERIOR AREA OF THE MASON COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS. DUE TO COUNTY FAIR ACTIVITIES DURING THAT ...

Aug 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 153,169 mi

THE EVENING OF JULY 26TH, 2011 APPROXIMATELY 10:00PM EST, AN ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED IN OUR 1998 FORD F-250 TRUCK (EXT CAB, TRITON V-8 ENGINE, LARIAT ED). THE F-250 HAD BEEN PARKED IN A REMOTE PARKING AREA ON THE INTERIOR AREA OF THE MASON COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS. DUE TO COUNTY FAIR ACTIVITIES DURING THAT ...

May 9, 2011 Fuel System, Other 99,068 mi

THE METAL STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS TANK ON MY 1998 F250 (REGULAR DUTY) RUSTED TO PIECES ONE AT A TIME UNTIL THE LAST STRAP BROKE AND THE GAS TANK DROPPED ON TO THE ROAD. IT IS A MIRACLE THE TANK DIDN'T GET WEDGED UNDER THE VEHICLE OR EXPLODE FROM BEING DRAGGED ON THE ROAD. *TR

May 9, 2011 Structure 102,000 mi

ON APRIL 9TH 2011 MY FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE TRUCK WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE TANK WAS HANGING BY THE FUEL LINES AND TANK NECK. THE TRUCK IS A FORD F-250 LIGHT WITH A 24 1/2 GALLON FUEL TANK, THAT HAS 102000 MILES. I REPLACED BOTH STRAPS AT A COST OF $34.0...

May 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 102,000 mi

ON APRIL 9TH 2011 MY FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE TRUCK WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE TANK WAS HANGING BY THE FUEL LINES AND TANK NECK. THE TRUCK IS A FORD F-250 LIGHT WITH A 24 1/2 GALLON FUEL TANK, THAT HAS 102000 MILES. I REPLACED BOTH STRAPS AT A COST OF $34.0...

May 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 201,992 mi

1998 FORD F-250 (EARLY BUILD) WITH 201,992 MILES, HAD THE GAS TANK STRAP RUST AND BREAK RESULTING IN THE GAS TANK DROPPING TO THE PAVEMENT. THE FORWARD (FRONT) GAS TANK STRAP FAILED AND THE GAS TANK FELL TO THE PAVEMENT CAUSING THE RELEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 22 GALLONS OF FUEL. THE RESULTING SPILL R...

May 9, 2011 Fuel System, Other 99,068 mi

THE METAL STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS TANK ON MY 1998 F250 (REGULAR DUTY) RUSTED TO PIECES ONE AT A TIME UNTIL THE LAST STRAP BROKE AND THE GAS TANK DROPPED ON TO THE ROAD. IT IS A MIRACLE THE TANK DIDN'T GET WEDGED UNDER THE VEHICLE OR EXPLODE FROM BEING DRAGGED ON THE ROAD. *TR

May 9, 2011 Structure 102,000 mi

ON APRIL 9TH 2011 MY FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE TRUCK WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE TANK WAS HANGING BY THE FUEL LINES AND TANK NECK. THE TRUCK IS A FORD F-250 LIGHT WITH A 24 1/2 GALLON FUEL TANK, THAT HAS 102000 MILES. I REPLACED BOTH STRAPS AT A COST OF $34.0...

May 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 102,000 mi

ON APRIL 9TH 2011 MY FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE TRUCK WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE TANK WAS HANGING BY THE FUEL LINES AND TANK NECK. THE TRUCK IS A FORD F-250 LIGHT WITH A 24 1/2 GALLON FUEL TANK, THAT HAS 102000 MILES. I REPLACED BOTH STRAPS AT A COST OF $34.0...

May 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 201,992 mi

1998 FORD F-250 (EARLY BUILD) WITH 201,992 MILES, HAD THE GAS TANK STRAP RUST AND BREAK RESULTING IN THE GAS TANK DROPPING TO THE PAVEMENT. THE FORWARD (FRONT) GAS TANK STRAP FAILED AND THE GAS TANK FELL TO THE PAVEMENT CAUSING THE RELEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 22 GALLONS OF FUEL. THE RESULTING SPILL R...

Sep 15, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 116,000 mi

I RECENTLY READ THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING FORD F 150 FROM 1997 TO 2001 FOR RUSTING GAS TANK STRAPS THAT EFFECTED 1.4 MILLION TRUCKS. I HAVE A FORD 1998 F-250 THAT HAD RUSTED GAS TANK STRAPS. ONE STRAP LET GO AND THE TANK MOVED OUT OF POSITION. I REPLACED IT MYSELF, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS DONE...

Sep 15, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 116,000 mi

I RECENTLY READ THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING FORD F 150 FROM 1997 TO 2001 FOR RUSTING GAS TANK STRAPS THAT EFFECTED 1.4 MILLION TRUCKS. I HAVE A FORD 1998 F-250 THAT HAD RUSTED GAS TANK STRAPS. ONE STRAP LET GO AND THE TANK MOVED OUT OF POSITION. I REPLACED IT MYSELF, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS DONE...

Sep 15, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 116,000 mi

I RECENTLY READ THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING FORD F 150 FROM 1997 TO 2001 FOR RUSTING GAS TANK STRAPS THAT EFFECTED 1.4 MILLION TRUCKS. I HAVE A FORD 1998 F-250 THAT HAD RUSTED GAS TANK STRAPS. ONE STRAP LET GO AND THE TANK MOVED OUT OF POSITION. I REPLACED IT MYSELF, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS DONE...

Sep 15, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 116,000 mi

I RECENTLY READ THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING FORD F 150 FROM 1997 TO 2001 FOR RUSTING GAS TANK STRAPS THAT EFFECTED 1.4 MILLION TRUCKS. I HAVE A FORD 1998 F-250 THAT HAD RUSTED GAS TANK STRAPS. ONE STRAP LET GO AND THE TANK MOVED OUT OF POSITION. I REPLACED IT MYSELF, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS DONE...

Apr 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,833 mi

SPARK PLUG GETS BLOWN COMPLETELY OUT OF THE ENGINE BLOCK AND DESTROYS THE ENGINE COIL. THE ENGINE THEN NEEDS TO BE REBORED TO BE REPAIRED TO BE DRIVABLE. THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND HAS NOW HAPPENED TO US TWICE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER NO LOAD. *TR

Apr 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,833 mi

SPARK PLUG GETS BLOWN COMPLETELY OUT OF THE ENGINE BLOCK AND DESTROYS THE ENGINE COIL. THE ENGINE THEN NEEDS TO BE REBORED TO BE REPAIRED TO BE DRIVABLE. THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND HAS NOW HAPPENED TO US TWICE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER NO LOAD. *TR

Oct 15, 2008 Steering 190,000 mi

STEERING GEAR BOX. IT HAS BECOME DISENGAGED AT THE PITMAN ARM. AND LEAKING FLUID. I HAVE FOUND THAT THE 97 AND 99 VERSIONS OF THIS TRUCK HAVE HAD PROBLEMS AND RECALLS FOR THIS. I WAS TOLD A WHILE BACK ( ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO) BY A CAR DEALERSHIP OWNER THAT THIS TRUCK IS ACTUALLY A 99 I WOULD LIKE TO A...

Oct 15, 2008 Steering 190,000 mi

STEERING GEAR BOX. IT HAS BECOME DISENGAGED AT THE PITMAN ARM. AND LEAKING FLUID. I HAVE FOUND THAT THE 97 AND 99 VERSIONS OF THIS TRUCK HAVE HAD PROBLEMS AND RECALLS FOR THIS. I WAS TOLD A WHILE BACK ( ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO) BY A CAR DEALERSHIP OWNER THAT THIS TRUCK IS ACTUALLY A 99 I WOULD LIKE TO A...

Jul 31, 2006 Steering

1998 FORD F-250 STEEL TIE-ROD WERE SUFFICIENTLY WORN, LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *KB ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CAUTIONARY LETTER FROM THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY WHICH STATED IT WAS NECESSARY TO HAVE THE STEERING LINKAGE INSPECTED EVERY 15,000, WHICH PROMPTED THE...

Jul 31, 2006 Suspension

1998 FORD F-250 STEEL TIE-ROD WERE SUFFICIENTLY WORN, LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *KB ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CAUTIONARY LETTER FROM THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY WHICH STATED IT WAS NECESSARY TO HAVE THE STEERING LINKAGE INSPECTED EVERY 15,000, WHICH PROMPTED THE...

Jul 31, 2006 Steering

1998 FORD F-250 STEEL TIE-ROD WERE SUFFICIENTLY WORN, LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *KB ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CAUTIONARY LETTER FROM THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY WHICH STATED IT WAS NECESSARY TO HAVE THE STEERING LINKAGE INSPECTED EVERY 15,000, WHICH PROMPTED THE...

Jul 31, 2006 Suspension

1998 FORD F-250 STEEL TIE-ROD WERE SUFFICIENTLY WORN, LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *KB ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CAUTIONARY LETTER FROM THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY WHICH STATED IT WAS NECESSARY TO HAVE THE STEERING LINKAGE INSPECTED EVERY 15,000, WHICH PROMPTED THE...

Mar 31, 2005 Suspension 55,000 mi

BROKEN FRONT TORSION BAR. STARTED MOTOR, SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, AND WITHOUT MOVING FROM THE SPOT, HEARD A LOUD CRACK AND THE TORSION BAR HAD SNAPPED. MY GARAGE WAS TOLD BY THEIR PARTS SUPPLIER THAT, UNTIL THIS PAST MONTH, THEY NEVER HAD A REQUEST FOR THIS PART BEFORE. THIS IS NOW THE SECOND R...

Mar 31, 2005 Suspension 55,000 mi

BROKEN FRONT TORSION BAR. STARTED MOTOR, SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, AND WITHOUT MOVING FROM THE SPOT, HEARD A LOUD CRACK AND THE TORSION BAR HAD SNAPPED. MY GARAGE WAS TOLD BY THEIR PARTS SUPPLIER THAT, UNTIL THIS PAST MONTH, THEY NEVER HAD A REQUEST FOR THIS PART BEFORE. THIS IS NOW THE SECOND R...

Nov 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,500 mi

THE TRUCK WAS STARTED AND THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT FROM THE ENGINE. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THEY STATED IT WASN'T A PROBLEM. THE NEXT TIME, THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH. THE CONSUMER HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAI...

Nov 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,500 mi

THE TRUCK WAS STARTED AND THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT FROM THE ENGINE. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THEY STATED IT WASN'T A PROBLEM. THE NEXT TIME, THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH. THE CONSUMER HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAI...

Jul 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,890 mi

WHILE STARTING MY FORD TRUCK WITH THE 5.4 L ENGINE I HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND THE ENGINE RAN AS IF THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. A NON-FORD MECHANIC VERIFIED THE NO. 3 SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLEW OUT AND STRIPPED THE THREADS FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD INSERT THAT THIS FORD DEALER INSERTED TO REPAIR ...

Jul 21, 2004 Electrical System 35,890 mi

WHILE STARTING MY FORD TRUCK WITH THE 5.4 L ENGINE I HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND THE ENGINE RAN AS IF THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. A NON-FORD MECHANIC VERIFIED THE NO. 3 SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLEW OUT AND STRIPPED THE THREADS FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD INSERT THAT THIS FORD DEALER INSERTED TO REPAIR ...

Jul 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,890 mi

WHILE STARTING MY FORD TRUCK WITH THE 5.4 L ENGINE I HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND THE ENGINE RAN AS IF THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. A NON-FORD MECHANIC VERIFIED THE NO. 3 SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLEW OUT AND STRIPPED THE THREADS FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD INSERT THAT THIS FORD DEALER INSERTED TO REPAIR ...

Jul 21, 2004 Electrical System 35,890 mi

WHILE STARTING MY FORD TRUCK WITH THE 5.4 L ENGINE I HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND THE ENGINE RAN AS IF THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. A NON-FORD MECHANIC VERIFIED THE NO. 3 SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLEW OUT AND STRIPPED THE THREADS FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD INSERT THAT THIS FORD DEALER INSERTED TO REPAIR ...

Dec 10, 2003 Suspension 115,738 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR SUSPENSION SNAPPED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK THREE AIR SUSPENSION BAGS HAD BLOWN OUT SINCE THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. (RIGHT AIRBA...

Dec 10, 2003 Suspension 115,738 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR SUSPENSION SNAPPED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK THREE AIR SUSPENSION BAGS HAD BLOWN OUT SINCE THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. (RIGHT AIRBA...

Aug 22, 2003 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT TURN SIGNALS WOULD FAIL TO STAY ON IF ROAD BEARS OPPOSITE OF SIGNAL. INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN REPLACED TURN SIGNAL. BUT, PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED, UNABLE TO BE FIXED. DEALER STATED NEED TO REPLACE THE SWITCH. IT WILL COST CONSUMER $310.00. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT TURN SIGNALS WOULD FAIL TO STAY ON IF ROAD BEARS OPPOSITE OF SIGNAL. INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN REPLACED TURN SIGNAL. BUT, PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED, UNABLE TO BE FIXED. DEALER STATED NEED TO REPLACE THE SWITCH. IT WILL COST CONSUMER $310.00. *AK

Jul 10, 2003 Visibility

REAR WINDOW CRACKS AND LEAKS WATER INTO THE CAB. THIS IS EVIDENTLY A MAJOR PROBLEM AFTER TALKING TO TWO AUTO GLASS PLACES. TALKING TO FORD IS NO HELP.

Jul 10, 2003 Visibility

REAR WINDOW CRACKS AND LEAKS WATER INTO THE CAB. THIS IS EVIDENTLY A MAJOR PROBLEM AFTER TALKING TO TWO AUTO GLASS PLACES. TALKING TO FORD IS NO HELP.

Jun 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,000 mi

THERE WAS A PULSATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN DEPRESSED. THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKED UP INTERMITTENTLY WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO WEAR PREMATURELY. *NLM

Jun 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,000 mi

THERE WAS A PULSATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN DEPRESSED. THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKED UP INTERMITTENTLY WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO WEAR PREMATURELY. *NLM

May 5, 2003 Suspension 114,500 mi

I HAVE A 1998 F-250 LIGHT DUTY PICKUP WITH REAR AIR BAG SUSPENSION. THE AIR BAGS HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 18 MONTHS. I WAS HOPING THERE WAS A RECALL OR SOMETHING FROM FORD TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, I AM GETTING TIRED OF REPLACING THESE THINGS AT $500 A PIECE. *JB

May 5, 2003 Suspension 114,500 mi

I HAVE A 1998 F-250 LIGHT DUTY PICKUP WITH REAR AIR BAG SUSPENSION. THE AIR BAGS HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 18 MONTHS. I WAS HOPING THERE WAS A RECALL OR SOMETHING FROM FORD TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, I AM GETTING TIRED OF REPLACING THESE THINGS AT $500 A PIECE. *JB

Jun 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Jun 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Feb 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, DISCOVERED VEHICLE WAS LOW ON OIL AND REPLACED OIL, NEXT DAY VEHICLE MADE A TERRIBLE NOISE AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ONLY TO FIND THE OIL HAD BEEN BURNED UP THROUGH THE CONVERTER.ENGINE IS BAD DUE TO THE CASINGS. *JG

Feb 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, DISCOVERED VEHICLE WAS LOW ON OIL AND REPLACED OIL, NEXT DAY VEHICLE MADE A TERRIBLE NOISE AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ONLY TO FIND THE OIL HAD BEEN BURNED UP THROUGH THE CONVERTER.ENGINE IS BAD DUE TO THE CASINGS. *JG

Feb 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, DISCOVERED VEHICLE WAS LOW ON OIL AND REPLACED OIL, NEXT DAY VEHICLE MADE A TERRIBLE NOISE AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ONLY TO FIND THE OIL HAD BEEN BURNED UP THROUGH THE CONVERTER.ENGINE IS BAD DUE TO THE CASINGS. *JG

Feb 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, DISCOVERED VEHICLE WAS LOW ON OIL AND REPLACED OIL, NEXT DAY VEHICLE MADE A TERRIBLE NOISE AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ONLY TO FIND THE OIL HAD BEEN BURNED UP THROUGH THE CONVERTER.ENGINE IS BAD DUE TO THE CASINGS. *JG

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

HAVE FOUND A CRACK LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AT WINDOW CUTOUT.*AK

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

HAVE FOUND A CRACK LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AT WINDOW CUTOUT.*AK

Jan 25, 2002 Structure

BOTH DOORS OF VEHICLE EXHIBIT A FATIGUE CRACK ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE WINDOW AREA, REAR EDGE, ABOUT 3 INCHES UP FROM THE BOTTOM OF WINDOW FRAME, CRACK BEGINS AT THE RUBBER WEATHER SEAL, THEN PROGRESSES REARWARD HORIZONTALLY FOR ABOUT ,5 INCHES. WE THEN CHECKED MY BUDDIES 1997 F150 A...

Jan 25, 2002 Structure

BOTH DOORS OF VEHICLE EXHIBIT A FATIGUE CRACK ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE WINDOW AREA, REAR EDGE, ABOUT 3 INCHES UP FROM THE BOTTOM OF WINDOW FRAME, CRACK BEGINS AT THE RUBBER WEATHER SEAL, THEN PROGRESSES REARWARD HORIZONTALLY FOR ABOUT ,5 INCHES. WE THEN CHECKED MY BUDDIES 1997 F150 A...

Oct 1, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN INTERSTATE WITH CRUISE ON AT 70MPH, THE CRUISEW OULD NOT TURN OFF WITH THE BRAKE BEING APPLIED OR WITH THE OFF BUTTON, THE CRUISE ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF UNTIL THE KEY WAS USED TO TURN THE MOTOR OFF WITH OUT LOCKING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FIRST TWO TIMES THIS HAPPEN ...

Oct 1, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN INTERSTATE WITH CRUISE ON AT 70MPH, THE CRUISEW OULD NOT TURN OFF WITH THE BRAKE BEING APPLIED OR WITH THE OFF BUTTON, THE CRUISE ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF UNTIL THE KEY WAS USED TO TURN THE MOTOR OFF WITH OUT LOCKING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FIRST TWO TIMES THIS HAPPEN ...

Jun 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPARK PLUG NUMBER FOUR HAD BLOWN OUT OF HEAD, CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE TO A MECHANICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT HEAD WAS MADE OF ALUMINUM AND ENGINE WAS MADE OF IRON, THIS IS WHAT CAUSED THE SPARK PLUGS TO BLOW, RIGHT HEAD WAS REPLACED FOR A TOTAL COST OF $1900, PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT WS GIVEN TO ...

Jun 27, 2001 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG NUMBER FOUR HAD BLOWN OUT OF HEAD, CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE TO A MECHANICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT HEAD WAS MADE OF ALUMINUM AND ENGINE WAS MADE OF IRON, THIS IS WHAT CAUSED THE SPARK PLUGS TO BLOW, RIGHT HEAD WAS REPLACED FOR A TOTAL COST OF $1900, PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT WS GIVEN TO ...

Jun 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPARK PLUG NUMBER FOUR HAD BLOWN OUT OF HEAD, CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE TO A MECHANICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT HEAD WAS MADE OF ALUMINUM AND ENGINE WAS MADE OF IRON, THIS IS WHAT CAUSED THE SPARK PLUGS TO BLOW, RIGHT HEAD WAS REPLACED FOR A TOTAL COST OF $1900, PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT WS GIVEN TO ...

Jun 27, 2001 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG NUMBER FOUR HAD BLOWN OUT OF HEAD, CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE TO A MECHANICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT HEAD WAS MADE OF ALUMINUM AND ENGINE WAS MADE OF IRON, THIS IS WHAT CAUSED THE SPARK PLUGS TO BLOW, RIGHT HEAD WAS REPLACED FOR A TOTAL COST OF $1900, PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT WS GIVEN TO ...

May 6, 2001 Structure

WATER LEAKING TO INTERIOR OF VEHICLE CAUSED MAL-FUNCTIONS CAUSING TRUCK TO SHORT AND STOP IN INTERSECTION.*AK

May 6, 2001 Structure

WATER LEAKING TO INTERIOR OF VEHICLE CAUSED MAL-FUNCTIONS CAUSING TRUCK TO SHORT AND STOP IN INTERSECTION.*AK

Apr 25, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 2, 2001 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS CRACKING ABOVE DOOR HANDLE. DEALERSHIP IS REPLACING DOOR. *AK

Apr 2, 2001 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS CRACKING ABOVE DOOR HANDLE. DEALERSHIP IS REPLACING DOOR. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN WEATHER IS COLD THROTTLE GETS STUCK IN OPEN POSITION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RESPOND AS IF CRUISE CONTOL WAS ACTIVATED. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jan 24, 2001 Structure

THE 6 MONTH OLD FRAME IS WARPED, THERE WAS A BREAK ON THE FRAME THAT WAS VISIBLE WHEN THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION BROKE, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS STILL PERSISTING. *SLC

Jan 24, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN WEATHER IS COLD THROTTLE GETS STUCK IN OPEN POSITION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RESPOND AS IF CRUISE CONTOL WAS ACTIVATED. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jan 24, 2001 Structure

THE 6 MONTH OLD FRAME IS WARPED, THERE WAS A BREAK ON THE FRAME THAT WAS VISIBLE WHEN THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION BROKE, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS STILL PERSISTING. *SLC

Jan 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A SUDDEN STOP. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AT 30-40 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ROTATED ROTORS.*AK

Jan 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A SUDDEN STOP. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AT 30-40 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ROTATED ROTORS.*AK

Jan 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A SUDDEN STOP. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AT 30-40 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ROTATED ROTORS.*AK

Jan 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A SUDDEN STOP. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AT 30-40 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ROTATED ROTORS.*AK

Jan 16, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A PROBLEM WITH THE FRAME CONTINUALLY BECOMING WARPED EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED, THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IT COULD BREAK WHILE DRIVING. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A PROBLEM WITH THE FRAME CONTINUALLY BECOMING WARPED EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED, THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IT COULD BREAK WHILE DRIVING. *SLC

Jan 12, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING TORSION BAR BROKE WHICH ALMOST CAUSE A CRASH. CURRENTLY AT DEALER. *AK THE MANUFACTURER FIXED THE TORSION BAR. *YH

Jan 12, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING TORSION BAR BROKE WHICH ALMOST CAUSE A CRASH. CURRENTLY AT DEALER. *AK THE MANUFACTURER FIXED THE TORSION BAR. *YH

Dec 13, 2000 Fuel System, Other

TRUCK THAT WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW HAS A LPG TANK ASSEMBLY, CONSUMER SMELLS PROPANE THROUGH THE FRESH AIR OF THE A/C SYSTEM WHILE SET ON VENT, FLOOR, AND DEFROST, DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS. *SLC

Dec 13, 2000 Fuel System, Other

TRUCK THAT WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW HAS A LPG TANK ASSEMBLY, CONSUMER SMELLS PROPANE THROUGH THE FRESH AIR OF THE A/C SYSTEM WHILE SET ON VENT, FLOOR, AND DEFROST, DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS. *SLC

Oct 30, 2000 Suspension

TORSION BAR KEEPS BRAKING FIRST ON DRIVER'S SIDE AT 35000 WHICH COULD CAUSE FRONT END TO DROP, THEN ON PASSENGER'S SIDE.*AK TORSION BAR BROKE TWICE IN THE SAME YEAR. FRONT END DROPPING AT HIGH SPEED COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. *YH

Oct 30, 2000 Suspension

TORSION BAR KEEPS BRAKING FIRST ON DRIVER'S SIDE AT 35000 WHICH COULD CAUSE FRONT END TO DROP, THEN ON PASSENGER'S SIDE.*AK TORSION BAR BROKE TWICE IN THE SAME YEAR. FRONT END DROPPING AT HIGH SPEED COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. *YH

Aug 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE ABOVE 15 MPH THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY . I AM IN DOUBT AS TO THE RELIABILITY OF THE SYSTEM. THE DEALER SAID IT DID NOT DEPLOY DUE TO THE ANGLE AT WHICH THE BUMPER WAS HIT.

Aug 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE ABOVE 15 MPH THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY . I AM IN DOUBT AS TO THE RELIABILITY OF THE SYSTEM. THE DEALER SAID IT DID NOT DEPLOY DUE TO THE ANGLE AT WHICH THE BUMPER WAS HIT.

May 2, 2000 Suspension

ONE SIDE OF TRUCK SAT LOW, SHORTLY AFTER THE OTHER SIDE SAT LOW. REAR END AIRBAG SUSPENSION GAVE WAY AS WELL AS THE SPRINGS. AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED TWICE WITH IN 3 MONTH PERIOD. AFTER RECIEVING TRUCK FROM REPAIR SHOP IT WAS NOTICED BY BODY SHOP THAT FRAME ON LEFT SIDE WAS CRACKED. THIS CRACK WAS IN ...

May 2, 2000 Structure

ONE SIDE OF TRUCK SAT LOW, SHORTLY AFTER THE OTHER SIDE SAT LOW. REAR END AIRBAG SUSPENSION GAVE WAY AS WELL AS THE SPRINGS. AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED TWICE WITH IN 3 MONTH PERIOD. AFTER RECIEVING TRUCK FROM REPAIR SHOP IT WAS NOTICED BY BODY SHOP THAT FRAME ON LEFT SIDE WAS CRACKED. THIS CRACK WAS IN ...

May 2, 2000 Air Bags

ONE SIDE OF TRUCK SAT LOW, SHORTLY AFTER THE OTHER SIDE SAT LOW. REAR END AIRBAG SUSPENSION GAVE WAY AS WELL AS THE SPRINGS. AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED TWICE WITH IN 3 MONTH PERIOD. AFTER RECIEVING TRUCK FROM REPAIR SHOP IT WAS NOTICED BY BODY SHOP THAT FRAME ON LEFT SIDE WAS CRACKED. THIS CRACK WAS IN ...

May 2, 2000 Suspension

ONE SIDE OF TRUCK SAT LOW, SHORTLY AFTER THE OTHER SIDE SAT LOW. REAR END AIRBAG SUSPENSION GAVE WAY AS WELL AS THE SPRINGS. AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED TWICE WITH IN 3 MONTH PERIOD. AFTER RECIEVING TRUCK FROM REPAIR SHOP IT WAS NOTICED BY BODY SHOP THAT FRAME ON LEFT SIDE WAS CRACKED. THIS CRACK WAS IN ...

May 2, 2000 Structure

ONE SIDE OF TRUCK SAT LOW, SHORTLY AFTER THE OTHER SIDE SAT LOW. REAR END AIRBAG SUSPENSION GAVE WAY AS WELL AS THE SPRINGS. AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED TWICE WITH IN 3 MONTH PERIOD. AFTER RECIEVING TRUCK FROM REPAIR SHOP IT WAS NOTICED BY BODY SHOP THAT FRAME ON LEFT SIDE WAS CRACKED. THIS CRACK WAS IN ...

May 2, 2000 Air Bags

ONE SIDE OF TRUCK SAT LOW, SHORTLY AFTER THE OTHER SIDE SAT LOW. REAR END AIRBAG SUSPENSION GAVE WAY AS WELL AS THE SPRINGS. AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED TWICE WITH IN 3 MONTH PERIOD. AFTER RECIEVING TRUCK FROM REPAIR SHOP IT WAS NOTICED BY BODY SHOP THAT FRAME ON LEFT SIDE WAS CRACKED. THIS CRACK WAS IN ...

Mar 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, BRAKES LOCK AND RELEASE RESULTING IN FAILURE OF VEHICLE TO STOP. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED QUICKLY, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND BRAKES FAIL. WHEN TRAVELING OVER A BUMPY SURFACE, IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY FAIL. IF DRIVING ON EXTREMELY WET ROADS AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY FAI...

Mar 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, BRAKES LOCK AND RELEASE RESULTING IN FAILURE OF VEHICLE TO STOP. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED QUICKLY, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND BRAKES FAIL. WHEN TRAVELING OVER A BUMPY SURFACE, IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY FAIL. IF DRIVING ON EXTREMELY WET ROADS AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY FAI...

Mar 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, BRAKES LOCK AND RELEASE RESULTING IN FAILURE OF VEHICLE TO STOP. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED QUICKLY, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND BRAKES FAIL. WHEN TRAVELING OVER A BUMPY SURFACE, IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY FAIL. IF DRIVING ON EXTREMELY WET ROADS AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY FAI...

Mar 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, BRAKES LOCK AND RELEASE RESULTING IN FAILURE OF VEHICLE TO STOP. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED QUICKLY, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND BRAKES FAIL. WHEN TRAVELING OVER A BUMPY SURFACE, IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY FAIL. IF DRIVING ON EXTREMELY WET ROADS AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY FAI...

Oct 7, 1999 Visibility

DEALER SERVICE DEPART STATES: "3 OUT OF 10" TRUCKS HAVE THIS PROBLEM! WHY NO RECALL?

Oct 7, 1999 Visibility

DEALER SERVICE DEPART STATES: "3 OUT OF 10" TRUCKS HAVE THIS PROBLEM! WHY NO RECALL?

Aug 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKS UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN. DEALER CAN'T FIND A SOLUTION. *AK

Aug 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKS UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN. DEALER CAN'T FIND A SOLUTION. *AK

Aug 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SHUDDER OR WOBBLE. MULTIPLE REPAIRS DONE BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. WE WERE GIVEN A LOANER TRUCK (SAME MODEL AND MAKE) WHICH TURNED OUT TO HAVE SAME PROBLEM! DEALER HAS REPLACED ALL BRAKE PARTS MULTIPLE TIMES , TURNED DRUMS MULTIPLE TIMES, AND REPLAC

Aug 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SHUDDER OR WOBBLE. MULTIPLE REPAIRS DONE BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. WE WERE GIVEN A LOANER TRUCK (SAME MODEL AND MAKE) WHICH TURNED OUT TO HAVE SAME PROBLEM! DEALER HAS REPLACED ALL BRAKE PARTS MULTIPLE TIMES , TURNED DRUMS MULTIPLE TIMES, AND REPLAC

Jun 21, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT REMAIN ENGAGED OR IS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE DURING TURNS.

Jun 21, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT REMAIN ENGAGED OR IS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE DURING TURNS.

May 28, 1999 Suspension

FRONT END TIRES AND STEERING SHAKE CONSTANTLY AND AT HIGHWAY SPEED IT VIBRATES AND SHAKES SO HARD OVER 50 MPH IT IS HAD TO HOLD ON ROAD. TIRES ARE WEARING DUE TO SHAKING. VEHICLE HAS HAD NEW TIRES, BALANCING, FRONT END ALIGNMENT, MORE THAN ONCE. *AK

May 28, 1999 Suspension

FRONT END TIRES AND STEERING SHAKE CONSTANTLY AND AT HIGHWAY SPEED IT VIBRATES AND SHAKES SO HARD OVER 50 MPH IT IS HAD TO HOLD ON ROAD. TIRES ARE WEARING DUE TO SHAKING. VEHICLE HAS HAD NEW TIRES, BALANCING, FRONT END ALIGNMENT, MORE THAN ONCE. *AK

May 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES OR SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE WILL SHUTTER, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE WHAT IS CAUSING THE DEFECT. *AK *ML

May 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES OR SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE WILL SHUTTER, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE WHAT IS CAUSING THE DEFECT. *AK *ML

Feb 7, 1999 Suspension

BREAKAGE OCCURRED EITHER WHILE STATIONARY OR DOING SLOW SPEED - NOT SURE WHEN. VEHICLE WAS LEANING TO RIGHT WHEN I RETURNED TO IT 20 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING IT. FEEL FREE TO CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. I SEE ON THE WEB THAT THESE TORSION BARS HAVE BEEN BREAKING QUITE FREQUENTLY ON F150S TOO! *AK

Feb 7, 1999 Suspension

BREAKAGE OCCURRED EITHER WHILE STATIONARY OR DOING SLOW SPEED - NOT SURE WHEN. VEHICLE WAS LEANING TO RIGHT WHEN I RETURNED TO IT 20 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING IT. FEEL FREE TO CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. I SEE ON THE WEB THAT THESE TORSION BARS HAVE BEEN BREAKING QUITE FREQUENTLY ON F150S TOO! *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

MANUFACTURER INSTALLED TRANSMISSION WIRING INCORRECTLY AT FACTORY, RESULTING IN SHORT CAUSING OTHER OPERATIONS TO FAIL. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT MAKING NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

UNDER CARRIGE OF VEHICLE RUSTED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

TORSION BARS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

MANUFACTURER INSTALLED TRANSMISSION WIRING INCORRECTLY AT FACTORY, RESULTING IN SHORT CAUSING OTHER OPERATIONS TO FAIL. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT MAKING NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

UNDER CARRIGE OF VEHICLE RUSTED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

TORSION BARS FAILED. YH

Jan 18, 1999 Suspension

BOTH FRONT TORSION BARS BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS SETTING IN THE GARAGE. IT APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO COLD WEATHER STRESS OR THE TORSIONS BARS WERE HEAT TREATED TO HARD. DID NOT FLEX BETWEEN THE COLD WEATHER (0 -10 DEG) AND THE WARM GARAGE (45 DEG

Jan 18, 1999 Suspension

BOTH FRONT TORSION BARS BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS SETTING IN THE GARAGE. IT APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO COLD WEATHER STRESS OR THE TORSIONS BARS WERE HEAT TREATED TO HARD. DID NOT FLEX BETWEEN THE COLD WEATHER (0 -10 DEG) AND THE WARM GARAGE (45 DEG

Jan 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE. ALSO DRUMS GOT VERY HOT. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE 7 TO 8 TIMES, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. SINCE THE LAST TIME THAT IT HAS...

Jan 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE. ALSO DRUMS GOT VERY HOT. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE 7 TO 8 TIMES, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. SINCE THE LAST TIME THAT IT HAS...

Jan 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE. ALSO DRUMS GOT VERY HOT. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE 7 TO 8 TIMES, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. SINCE THE LAST TIME THAT IT HAS...

Jan 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE. ALSO DRUMS GOT VERY HOT. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE 7 TO 8 TIMES, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. SINCE THE LAST TIME THAT IT HAS...

Nov 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAVE HAD 4 FAILURES IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. FIRST TIME, THE TRACTION BARS WERE MAKING A HORRIBLE METAL-METAL CREAKING/GRINDING NOISE; TRACTION BARS WERE REPLACED. SECOND TIME THE ENTIRE BRACKET BOLTED TO THE FRAME CAME LOOSE, SLIDING AND BANGING AROUND ON THE FRAME; TRACTIONS BARS, TRACTION B...

Nov 22, 1998 Visibility

HAVE HAD 4 FAILURES IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. FIRST TIME, THE TRACTION BARS WERE MAKING A HORRIBLE METAL-METAL CREAKING/GRINDING NOISE; TRACTION BARS WERE REPLACED. SECOND TIME THE ENTIRE BRACKET BOLTED TO THE FRAME CAME LOOSE, SLIDING AND BANGING AROUND ON THE FRAME; TRACTIONS BARS, TRACTION B...

Nov 22, 1998 Suspension

HAVE HAD 4 FAILURES IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. FIRST TIME, THE TRACTION BARS WERE MAKING A HORRIBLE METAL-METAL CREAKING/GRINDING NOISE; TRACTION BARS WERE REPLACED. SECOND TIME THE ENTIRE BRACKET BOLTED TO THE FRAME CAME LOOSE, SLIDING AND BANGING AROUND ON THE FRAME; TRACTIONS BARS, TRACTION B...

Nov 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAVE HAD 4 FAILURES IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. FIRST TIME, THE TRACTION BARS WERE MAKING A HORRIBLE METAL-METAL CREAKING/GRINDING NOISE; TRACTION BARS WERE REPLACED. SECOND TIME THE ENTIRE BRACKET BOLTED TO THE FRAME CAME LOOSE, SLIDING AND BANGING AROUND ON THE FRAME; TRACTIONS BARS, TRACTION B...

Nov 22, 1998 Visibility

HAVE HAD 4 FAILURES IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. FIRST TIME, THE TRACTION BARS WERE MAKING A HORRIBLE METAL-METAL CREAKING/GRINDING NOISE; TRACTION BARS WERE REPLACED. SECOND TIME THE ENTIRE BRACKET BOLTED TO THE FRAME CAME LOOSE, SLIDING AND BANGING AROUND ON THE FRAME; TRACTIONS BARS, TRACTION B...

Nov 22, 1998 Suspension

HAVE HAD 4 FAILURES IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. FIRST TIME, THE TRACTION BARS WERE MAKING A HORRIBLE METAL-METAL CREAKING/GRINDING NOISE; TRACTION BARS WERE REPLACED. SECOND TIME THE ENTIRE BRACKET BOLTED TO THE FRAME CAME LOOSE, SLIDING AND BANGING AROUND ON THE FRAME; TRACTIONS BARS, TRACTION B...