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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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Sep 29, 2023 Air Bags Crash

i was involved in a collision on US30 3 miles west of Rainer Oregon. where I struck another Ford truck while cruising at 55 mph. The vehicle I struck pulled in front of me, my vehicle was severely damaged in the front end and the steering wheel and lower dash panel injured me.,

Sep 29, 2023 Air Bags Crash

i was involved in a collision on US30 3 miles west of Rainer Oregon. where I struck another Ford truck while cruising at 55 mph. The vehicle I struck pulled in front of me, my vehicle was severely damaged in the front end and the steering wheel and lower dash panel injured me.,

Nov 4, 2022 Tires

The Belt in the tire separated while driving. This caused a "Bubble" to form causing my truck to shake violently and required changing to the spare tire. If this happened on the highway I could have lost control and caused an accident. I took my truck to a tire installer who documented the above...

Nov 4, 2022 Tires

The Belt in the tire separated while driving. This caused a "Bubble" to form causing my truck to shake violently and required changing to the spare tire. If this happened on the highway I could have lost control and caused an accident. I took my truck to a tire installer who documented the above...

Mar 1, 2022 Steering

My fiancé & I were driving down a 35mph road & I told her my steering wheel was a little crooked & I don't remember hitting anything to knock out of alignment. We got to my friends house to move a car trailer for him up his steep driveway. I hooked up to the trailer pulled it out, moved it around...

Mar 1, 2022 Steering

My fiancé & I were driving down a 35mph road & I told her my steering wheel was a little crooked & I don't remember hitting anything to knock out of alignment. We got to my friends house to move a car trailer for him up his steep driveway. I hooked up to the trailer pulled it out, moved it around...

Dec 6, 2021 Engine 300,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated for approximately 30 seconds. The contact would turn off and restart the vehicle and the vehicle would return to normal operatio...

Dec 6, 2021 Engine 300,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated for approximately 30 seconds. The contact would turn off and restart the vehicle and the vehicle would return to normal operatio...

Oct 20, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

I was driving on the interstate going highway speed of 65 mph and the accelerator was stuck open and I could not slow down. The engine stayed at a high rpm. I had to press with a lot of force to slow down and come to a stop with the engine still at high rpm and had trouble stopping. Luckily, wher...

Oct 20, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

I was driving on the interstate going highway speed of 65 mph and the accelerator was stuck open and I could not slow down. The engine stayed at a high rpm. I had to press with a lot of force to slow down and come to a stop with the engine still at high rpm and had trouble stopping. Luckily, wher...

Jul 13, 2020 Tires 221,000 mi

TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250 EQUIPPED TRAILERED TO 2019 FOREST RIVER EAST TO WEST TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH TBC BRAND LLC TIRES, TIRE LINE: TRAILER KING, TIRE SIZE: ST225/75R15, DOT NUMBER: 1ADB4HFT1). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRO...

Jul 13, 2020 Tires 221,000 mi

TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250 EQUIPPED TRAILERED TO 2019 FOREST RIVER EAST TO WEST TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH TBC BRAND LLC TIRES, TIRE LINE: TRAILER KING, TIRE SIZE: ST225/75R15, DOT NUMBER: 1ADB4HFT1). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRO...

Aug 13, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD SOMETHING SNAP ON HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR STRAP CONNECTED TO THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WIRED THE TANK BACK INTO PLACE AND DROVE HOME. THE CO...

Aug 13, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD SOMETHING SNAP ON HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR STRAP CONNECTED TO THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WIRED THE TANK BACK INTO PLACE AND DROVE HOME. THE CO...

Jul 22, 2019 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FUEL TANK DROPPED OUT OF PLACE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HEARD A DRAGGING, SCRAPING SOUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT AND DISCOVERED THE FAILURE. BRAD HOWELL FORD (2170 E BLVD ST, KOKOMO, IN 4...

Jul 22, 2019 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FUEL TANK DROPPED OUT OF PLACE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HEARD A DRAGGING, SCRAPING SOUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT AND DISCOVERED THE FAILURE. BRAD HOWELL FORD (2170 E BLVD ST, KOKOMO, IN 4...

May 20, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BOTH FUEL STRAPS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); AL...

May 20, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BOTH FUEL STRAPS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); AL...

Apr 25, 2019 Electrical System Fire 300,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED AND RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, IT MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED. SUDDENLY, A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH SPREAD TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER FELL AND HURT HER KNEE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUIC...

Apr 25, 2019 Engine Fire 300,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED AND RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, IT MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED. SUDDENLY, A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH SPREAD TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER FELL AND HURT HER KNEE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUIC...

Apr 25, 2019 Electrical System Fire 300,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED AND RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, IT MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED. SUDDENLY, A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH SPREAD TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER FELL AND HURT HER KNEE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUIC...

Apr 25, 2019 Engine Fire 300,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED AND RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, IT MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED. SUDDENLY, A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH SPREAD TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER FELL AND HURT HER KNEE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUIC...

Mar 18, 2019 Engine Fire 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH SNOW. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER AND MANUFA...

Mar 18, 2019 Engine Fire 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH SNOW. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER AND MANUFA...

Feb 6, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 1 mi

FILLED THE GAS TANK FULL THE DROVE DOWN THE STREET AT 45 MPH. ABOUT 1 MILE INTO THE DRIVE THE REAR FUEL TANK STRAP BROKE IN HALF AND THE REAR END OF THE FUEL TANK FELL TO THE GROUND SPILLING MOST OF THE FUEL. THE STRAP LOOK CORRODED.

Feb 6, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 1 mi

FILLED THE GAS TANK FULL THE DROVE DOWN THE STREET AT 45 MPH. ABOUT 1 MILE INTO THE DRIVE THE REAR FUEL TANK STRAP BROKE IN HALF AND THE REAR END OF THE FUEL TANK FELL TO THE GROUND SPILLING MOST OF THE FUEL. THE STRAP LOOK CORRODED.

Apr 3, 2018 Engine 155,000 mi

BLOWS SPARK PLUGS OUT & BREAKS COIL PACKS FROM SITTING STILL AT INITIAL TAKE OFF. HAS HAPPENED 4 PREVIOUS TIMES

Apr 3, 2018 Engine 155,000 mi

BLOWS SPARK PLUGS OUT & BREAKS COIL PACKS FROM SITTING STILL AT INITIAL TAKE OFF. HAS HAPPENED 4 PREVIOUS TIMES

Oct 23, 2017 Steering 369,323 mi

I WAS GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY @ 65MPH AND I NOTICED MY STEERING WAS NOT RESPONDING IN THE NORMAL WAY. I HAD MADE IT TO A EXIT AND STOPPED AT LIGHT TRIED TO MAKE RIGHT TURN TRUCK CONTINUED STRAIGHT, AND I WAS STOPPED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN CA. GOT OUT AND SAW MY SECTOR SHAFT HAD BROKEN OFF MY S...

Oct 23, 2017 Steering 369,323 mi

I WAS GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY @ 65MPH AND I NOTICED MY STEERING WAS NOT RESPONDING IN THE NORMAL WAY. I HAD MADE IT TO A EXIT AND STOPPED AT LIGHT TRIED TO MAKE RIGHT TURN TRUCK CONTINUED STRAIGHT, AND I WAS STOPPED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN CA. GOT OUT AND SAW MY SECTOR SHAFT HAD BROKEN OFF MY S...

Jul 12, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

RUSTED THREW FUEL TANK STRAPS NO CRUISE CONTROL NO AIR CONDITIONING

Jul 12, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

RUSTED THREW FUEL TANK STRAPS NO CRUISE CONTROL NO AIR CONDITIONING

Jul 12, 2017 Unknown Or Other

RUSTED THREW FUEL TANK STRAPS NO CRUISE CONTROL NO AIR CONDITIONING

Jul 12, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

RUSTED THREW FUEL TANK STRAPS NO CRUISE CONTROL NO AIR CONDITIONING

Jul 12, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

RUSTED THREW FUEL TANK STRAPS NO CRUISE CONTROL NO AIR CONDITIONING

Jul 12, 2017 Unknown Or Other

RUSTED THREW FUEL TANK STRAPS NO CRUISE CONTROL NO AIR CONDITIONING

Apr 5, 2017 Engine 89,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 75 AND SUDDENLY I LOST POWER AND HAD A EXTREMELY LOUD PIPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD . I STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD I COULD NOT TELL WITH THE ENGINE OFF SO I RESTARTED IT AND INSPECTED IT AND FOUND THAT MY NUMBER 2 SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT O...

Apr 5, 2017 Engine 89,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 75 AND SUDDENLY I LOST POWER AND HAD A EXTREMELY LOUD PIPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD . I STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD I COULD NOT TELL WITH THE ENGINE OFF SO I RESTARTED IT AND INSPECTED IT AND FOUND THAT MY NUMBER 2 SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT O...

Dec 1, 2016 Engine 142,980 mi

I WAS HEADING BACK TO COLLEGE IN BROOKINGS SD, WHEN I WAS STOPPED WAITING FOR A TRAIN TO PASS. AFTER THE TRAIN PASSES I PUT IT FROM PARK INTO DRIVE AND RIGHT WHEN I STARTED MOVING I HEAR A LOUD POP. AFTER I DRIVE ANOTHER BLOCK TO A GAS STATION TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD I CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT I ...

Dec 1, 2016 Engine 142,980 mi

I WAS HEADING BACK TO COLLEGE IN BROOKINGS SD, WHEN I WAS STOPPED WAITING FOR A TRAIN TO PASS. AFTER THE TRAIN PASSES I PUT IT FROM PARK INTO DRIVE AND RIGHT WHEN I STARTED MOVING I HEAR A LOUD POP. AFTER I DRIVE ANOTHER BLOCK TO A GAS STATION TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD I CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT I ...

Jun 8, 2016 Structure Crash 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED AND WENT UNDER THE TRAILER THAT WAS BEING HAULED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL, BUT THERE WERE N...

Jun 8, 2016 Tires Crash 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED AND WENT UNDER THE TRAILER THAT WAS BEING HAULED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL, BUT THERE WERE N...

Jun 8, 2016 Structure Crash 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED AND WENT UNDER THE TRAILER THAT WAS BEING HAULED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL, BUT THERE WERE N...

Jun 8, 2016 Tires Crash 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED AND WENT UNDER THE TRAILER THAT WAS BEING HAULED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL, BUT THERE WERE N...

May 12, 2016 Power Train 245,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO THE PARK POSITION, IT INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE PASSENGER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SWITCHED INTO THE REVERSE POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTA...

May 12, 2016 Power Train 245,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO THE PARK POSITION, IT INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE PASSENGER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SWITCHED INTO THE REVERSE POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTA...

May 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

REAR FUEL TANK STRAP FAILED, CAUSING FUEL TANK TO DRAG ON GROUND WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SEE SAFETY RECALL 11S21 WHICH RECALLED FUEL TANK STRAPS ON OTHER 1999 FORD TRUCKS INCLUDING F-150 AND F-250 LIGHT DUTY BUT NOT F-250 SUPER DUTY. RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO 1999 F-250 SUPER DUTY.

May 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

REAR FUEL TANK STRAP FAILED, CAUSING FUEL TANK TO DRAG ON GROUND WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SEE SAFETY RECALL 11S21 WHICH RECALLED FUEL TANK STRAPS ON OTHER 1999 FORD TRUCKS INCLUDING F-150 AND F-250 LIGHT DUTY BUT NOT F-250 SUPER DUTY. RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO 1999 F-250 SUPER DUTY.

Mar 18, 2016 Parking Brake 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 05/24/16*LJ UPDATED 12/12/2017*JS

Mar 18, 2016 Parking Brake 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 05/24/16*LJ UPDATED 12/12/2017*JS

Mar 3, 2016 Engine 169,940 mi

THIS IS MY 2ND REPLACEMENT OF A THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR! $500-600 (BASICALLY A NEW PEDAL ASSEMBLY.) WHAT IS DISTURBINGLY UNSAFE IS THE DRIVER WILL LOSE ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE ANYTIME AND UNKNOWINGLY RANDOM TIMING. COULD BE ON THE FREEWAY (WITH TRAFFIC ON YOUR BUTT! COULD B...

Mar 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other 169,940 mi

THIS IS MY 2ND REPLACEMENT OF A THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR! $500-600 (BASICALLY A NEW PEDAL ASSEMBLY.) WHAT IS DISTURBINGLY UNSAFE IS THE DRIVER WILL LOSE ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE ANYTIME AND UNKNOWINGLY RANDOM TIMING. COULD BE ON THE FREEWAY (WITH TRAFFIC ON YOUR BUTT! COULD B...

Mar 3, 2016 Engine 169,940 mi

THIS IS MY 2ND REPLACEMENT OF A THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR! $500-600 (BASICALLY A NEW PEDAL ASSEMBLY.) WHAT IS DISTURBINGLY UNSAFE IS THE DRIVER WILL LOSE ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE ANYTIME AND UNKNOWINGLY RANDOM TIMING. COULD BE ON THE FREEWAY (WITH TRAFFIC ON YOUR BUTT! COULD B...

Mar 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other 169,940 mi

THIS IS MY 2ND REPLACEMENT OF A THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR! $500-600 (BASICALLY A NEW PEDAL ASSEMBLY.) WHAT IS DISTURBINGLY UNSAFE IS THE DRIVER WILL LOSE ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE ANYTIME AND UNKNOWINGLY RANDOM TIMING. COULD BE ON THE FREEWAY (WITH TRAFFIC ON YOUR BUTT! COULD B...

Jan 16, 2016 Engine 328,000 mi

SPARK PLUG NUMBERS 2 AND 7 BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. NUMBER 2 BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND NUMBER 7 BLEW OUT STARTING OFF AT A GREEN LIGHT ON A MAIN STREET. THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND SERIOUS VIBRATION FROM THE ENGINE MISFIRING. THIS CREATED A POTENT...

Jan 16, 2016 Engine

THIS ENGINE WITH ALUMINUM HEADS BLEW OUT SPARK PLUG NUMBERS 2 AND 7. FIRST OCCURRENCE ON AUG 11 2015 AND THE NEXT JAN 14, 2016. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AND THE NEXT OCCURRED STARTING FROM A STOP LIGHT. THERE WAS A LAG IN POWER AND THEN A LOUD BANGING NOISE AND A STRONG ...

Jan 16, 2016 Engine 328,000 mi

SPARK PLUG NUMBERS 2 AND 7 BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. NUMBER 2 BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND NUMBER 7 BLEW OUT STARTING OFF AT A GREEN LIGHT ON A MAIN STREET. THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND SERIOUS VIBRATION FROM THE ENGINE MISFIRING. THIS CREATED A POTENT...

Jan 16, 2016 Engine

THIS ENGINE WITH ALUMINUM HEADS BLEW OUT SPARK PLUG NUMBERS 2 AND 7. FIRST OCCURRENCE ON AUG 11 2015 AND THE NEXT JAN 14, 2016. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AND THE NEXT OCCURRED STARTING FROM A STOP LIGHT. THERE WAS A LAG IN POWER AND THEN A LOUD BANGING NOISE AND A STRONG ...

Nov 30, 2015 Engine 147,086 mi

MY V-10 EJECTED A SPARK PLUG.

Nov 30, 2015 Engine 147,086 mi

MY V-10 EJECTED A SPARK PLUG.

Nov 16, 2015 Engine 92,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF HEAD WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE HAS 92000 MILES AND ORIGINAL SPARK PLUGS.

Nov 16, 2015 Engine 92,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF HEAD WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE HAS 92000 MILES AND ORIGINAL SPARK PLUGS.

Sep 11, 2015 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRO...

Sep 11, 2015 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F 250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE...

Sep 11, 2015 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRO...

Sep 11, 2015 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F 250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE...

Jul 3, 2015 Engine 135,555 mi

#6 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. I HAD IT REPAIRED TWO DAYS LATER. TWO DAYS AFTER THAT, THE #3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 25MPH. DURING BOTH INCIDENTS GASOLINE FUMES AND EXHAUST FILLED BOTH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Jul 3, 2015 Engine 135,555 mi

#6 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. I HAD IT REPAIRED TWO DAYS LATER. TWO DAYS AFTER THAT, THE #3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 25MPH. DURING BOTH INCIDENTS GASOLINE FUMES AND EXHAUST FILLED BOTH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Feb 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON A SERVICE LIFT UNDERGOING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL STRAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Feb 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON A SERVICE LIFT UNDERGOING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL STRAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Jan 5, 2015 Engine 149,000 mi

A MAJOR LOSS OF POWER WHILE TOWING A LOAD. THE LOSS WAS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH THE FIRST TIME THAT THE TRUCK COULD NOT SHIFT INTO HIGHER GEARS. COULD ONLY MANAGE 55 MPH MAX. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME, TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THEY HAD IT FOR 10 DAYS AND WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE ANY PROBLEM...

Jan 5, 2015 Engine 149,000 mi

A MAJOR LOSS OF POWER WHILE TOWING A LOAD. THE LOSS WAS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH THE FIRST TIME THAT THE TRUCK COULD NOT SHIFT INTO HIGHER GEARS. COULD ONLY MANAGE 55 MPH MAX. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME, TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THEY HAD IT FOR 10 DAYS AND WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE ANY PROBLEM...

Sep 22, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE STRAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE...

Sep 22, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE STRAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE...

Aug 13, 2014 Tires Crash

TIRE BLEW OUT ON INTERESTATE. TIRES ONLY 1-2 MONTHS OLD AT THE TIME OF BLOW OUT. CAUSED THE TRUCK TO FLIP ACROSS LANES OF TRAFFIC AND LAND ON ITS SIDE IN THE MEDIAN. PASSENGER WAS INJURED. TIRES WERE FEDERAL COURAGIA M/T. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Tires Crash

TIRE BLEW OUT ON INTERESTATE. TIRES ONLY 1-2 MONTHS OLD AT THE TIME OF BLOW OUT. CAUSED THE TRUCK TO FLIP ACROSS LANES OF TRAFFIC AND LAND ON ITS SIDE IN THE MEDIAN. PASSENGER WAS INJURED. TIRES WERE FEDERAL COURAGIA M/T. *TR

Feb 2, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK STRAP BROKE ALLOWING THE GAS TANK TO FALL OUT OF PLACE ALMOST TOUCHING THE ROAD. HAD TO HAVE TRUCK TOWED IN. WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN GETTING COSTS COVERED FOR THE REPAIRS FROM ANY RECALL ON THIS SAFETY HAZARD SINCE THE GAS TANK COULD HAVE EXPLODED. ANY HELP IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE G...

Feb 2, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK STRAP BROKE ALLOWING THE GAS TANK TO FALL OUT OF PLACE ALMOST TOUCHING THE ROAD. HAD TO HAVE TRUCK TOWED IN. WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN GETTING COSTS COVERED FOR THE REPAIRS FROM ANY RECALL ON THIS SAFETY HAZARD SINCE THE GAS TANK COULD HAVE EXPLODED. ANY HELP IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE G...

Jan 6, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLT THAT HELD THE FUEL TANK FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FILLER NECK AND THE FAILED BOLT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE...

Jan 6, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLT THAT HELD THE FUEL TANK FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FILLER NECK AND THE FAILED BOLT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE...

Oct 26, 2013 Tires 77,746 mi

I FILED A CLAIM WITH MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC (MICHELIN), THAT WAS DENIED, FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF $3,000.00 INCURRED BY MY PERSONAL VEHICLE RESULTING FROM THE COMPLETE TREAD DETACHMENT OF A UNIROYAL LAREDO TIRE (DOT# BFW8FEUU4107), AFTER 13,586 MILES. DETACHMENT OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65MP...

Oct 26, 2013 Tires 77,746 mi

I FILED A CLAIM WITH MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC (MICHELIN), THAT WAS DENIED, FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF $3,000.00 INCURRED BY MY PERSONAL VEHICLE RESULTING FROM THE COMPLETE TREAD DETACHMENT OF A UNIROYAL LAREDO TIRE (DOT# BFW8FEUU4107), AFTER 13,586 MILES. DETACHMENT OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65MP...

Sep 24, 2013 Engine 139,500 mi

HEARD A LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE GLOBE BOX AREA. THE ENGINE EJECTED A SPARK PLUG WHICH IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE FOR TRITON ENGINES WITH ALUMINUM HEADS - THREADS FAILED THAT HOLD THE SPARK PLUG IN PLACE. I DID NOT HEAR A...

Sep 24, 2013 Engine 139,500 mi

HEARD A LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE GLOBE BOX AREA. THE ENGINE EJECTED A SPARK PLUG WHICH IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE FOR TRITON ENGINES WITH ALUMINUM HEADS - THREADS FAILED THAT HOLD THE SPARK PLUG IN PLACE. I DID NOT HEAR A...

Apr 16, 2013 Engine 156,000 mi

MY TRUCK WAS PARKED AT WORK. WHEN I GOT IN THE TRUCK TO LEAVE I WENT TO START IT AND I HAD HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM UNDER THE HOOD FOLLOWED BY A CLATTERING SOUND. I OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT I HAD BLOWN A PLUG. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR FORD 4.6L 5.4L 6.8L ENGINES. I KNOW THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TI...

Apr 16, 2013 Engine 156,000 mi

MY TRUCK WAS PARKED AT WORK. WHEN I GOT IN THE TRUCK TO LEAVE I WENT TO START IT AND I HAD HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM UNDER THE HOOD FOLLOWED BY A CLATTERING SOUND. I OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT I HAD BLOWN A PLUG. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR FORD 4.6L 5.4L 6.8L ENGINES. I KNOW THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TI...

Apr 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND...

Apr 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND...

Jan 22, 2013 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN WHEN THE LATCH WAS PULLED FROM THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND STATED THE LOCK AND CABLE ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE...

Jan 22, 2013 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN WHEN THE LATCH WAS PULLED FROM THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND STATED THE LOCK AND CABLE ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE...

Nov 4, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

ON JULY 18TH 2012 I WAS TAKING HOLLYWOOD BLVD TO GO TO THE STORES AND ALL THE SUDDEN THE TRUCK JUST SHUT OFF I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND DINT' HIT ANYBODY. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME. THEN A FEW DATES LATER WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO A FORD DEALER WERE THEY CHARGE US FOR CHECKING THE TRUCK AN...

Nov 4, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

ON JULY 18TH 2012 I WAS TAKING HOLLYWOOD BLVD TO GO TO THE STORES AND ALL THE SUDDEN THE TRUCK JUST SHUT OFF I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND DINT' HIT ANYBODY. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME. THEN A FEW DATES LATER WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO A FORD DEALER WERE THEY CHARGE US FOR CHECKING THE TRUCK AN...

Jun 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE DE...

Jun 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE DE...

May 24, 2012 Tires 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER LT TIRES, SIZE: 265/75R16. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND FENDER. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE FAILED TIRE AND INSTALLED THE ...

May 24, 2012 Tires 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER LT TIRES, SIZE: 265/75R16. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND FENDER. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE FAILED TIRE AND INSTALLED THE ...

Apr 3, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,990 mi

SPARK PLUG "BLEW OUT"OF ITS HOLE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND SUDDEN CONSTERNATION. WAS PULLING AN LIGHT EMPTY TRAILER AND FORTUNATELY DRIVING WITH NO OTHER TRAFFIC AROUND. 5.4L TRITON V8 ENGINE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. FACTORY TUNE-UP AND PLUG REPLACEMENT DONE ABOUT 20K MILES EARLIER, 5 YEARS AGO. *TR

Apr 3, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,990 mi

SPARK PLUG "BLEW OUT"OF ITS HOLE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND SUDDEN CONSTERNATION. WAS PULLING AN LIGHT EMPTY TRAILER AND FORTUNATELY DRIVING WITH NO OTHER TRAFFIC AROUND. 5.4L TRITON V8 ENGINE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. FACTORY TUNE-UP AND PLUG REPLACEMENT DONE ABOUT 20K MILES EARLIER, 5 YEARS AGO. *TR

Jan 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED AND CREATED A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V093001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK...

Jan 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED AND CREATED A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V093001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK...

Jan 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED AND CREATED A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V093001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK...

Jan 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED AND CREATED A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V093001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK...

Sep 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,665 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, BOTH STRAPS FOR THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. IN DOING SO, THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED. BOTH THE FUEL TANK AND THE BRAKE LINES BEGAN LEAKING FLUIDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL SERVICE ST...

Sep 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,665 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, BOTH STRAPS FOR THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. IN DOING SO, THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED. BOTH THE FUEL TANK AND THE BRAKE LINES BEGAN LEAKING FLUIDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL SERVICE ST...

Aug 29, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 216,776 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS HAD CORRODED AND ONE OF THE STRAPS WAS FRACTURED. AFTER THE FUEL STRAPS WERE REPLACED, THE...

Aug 29, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 216,776 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS HAD CORRODED AND ONE OF THE STRAPS WAS FRACTURED. AFTER THE FUEL STRAPS WERE REPLACED, THE...

May 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 215,000 mi

FUEL (GASOLINE) TANK STRAP FAILED DUE TO RUST. FUEL TANK DROPPED IN REAR CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOTE THE TANK HANGING DOWN UNDER THE VEHICLE. TANK HAD TO BE TEMPORALILY SUPPORTED TO MOVE VEHICLE TO REPAIR FACILITY. *TR

May 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 215,000 mi

FUEL (GASOLINE) TANK STRAP FAILED DUE TO RUST. FUEL TANK DROPPED IN REAR CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOTE THE TANK HANGING DOWN UNDER THE VEHICLE. TANK HAD TO BE TEMPORALILY SUPPORTED TO MOVE VEHICLE TO REPAIR FACILITY. *TR

May 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE STRAPS WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED BY A ...

May 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE STRAPS WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED BY A ...

Apr 26, 2011 Unknown Or Other Fire 162,709 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE HESITATED THEN SEIZED UP. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AT WHICH POINT THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THIS VEHICLE HAD A RECALLED CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AND AVAILABLE INFORMATION VARIES AS TO IF ...

Apr 26, 2011 Unknown Or Other Fire 162,709 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE HESITATED THEN SEIZED UP. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AT WHICH POINT THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THIS VEHICLE HAD A RECALLED CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AND AVAILABLE INFORMATION VARIES AS TO IF ...

Feb 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 138,000 mi

1999 F-250 SPARK PLUG DEFECT V8 5.4L HAD 2 SPARK PLUGS COME LOOSE. $700 TO REPLACE. MECHANIC LAUGHED AND SAID THEY HAVE A KIT FOR THIS DEFECT BECAUSE IT IS SO COMMON. *TR

Feb 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 138,000 mi

1999 F-250 SPARK PLUG DEFECT V8 5.4L HAD 2 SPARK PLUGS COME LOOSE. $700 TO REPLACE. MECHANIC LAUGHED AND SAID THEY HAVE A KIT FOR THIS DEFECT BECAUSE IT IS SO COMMON. *TR

Jan 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ENGINE STALLED. UNABLE TO RESTART AS ENGINE HAD SEIZED. UP TO THIS TIME, THE OIL PRESSURE AND WATER TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE NORMAL OPERATING RANGES, AND OIL LEVEL WAS WITHIN RANGE AS WELL. *TR

Jan 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ENGINE STALLED. UNABLE TO RESTART AS ENGINE HAD SEIZED. UP TO THIS TIME, THE OIL PRESSURE AND WATER TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE NORMAL OPERATING RANGES, AND OIL LEVEL WAS WITHIN RANGE AS WELL. *TR

Jan 6, 2011 Power Train 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CO...

Jan 6, 2011 Power Train 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CO...

Jan 11, 2010 Parking Brake 223,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250 WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. HE STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE PARKING BRAKE. WITH THE ENGINE STARTED AND IN THE PARK POSITION THE VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. THIS OCCURRED TWICE WITHIN TWO MONTHS. THE MANU...

Jan 11, 2010 Parking Brake 223,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250 WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. HE STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE PARKING BRAKE. WITH THE ENGINE STARTED AND IN THE PARK POSITION THE VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. THIS OCCURRED TWICE WITHIN TWO MONTHS. THE MANU...

Nov 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

FORD 250 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK BLEW #4 PLUG OUT OF HEAD WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. TRUCK ODOMETER REGISTERED 88,000 MILES AND AFFECTED SPARK PLUG WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TENVOORDE FORD, SAINT CLOUD MN TO EFFECT REPAIR. REPAIRS INVOLVED AN INSERT KIT FOR THE #4 CYLIND...

Nov 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

FORD 250 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK BLEW #4 PLUG OUT OF HEAD WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. TRUCK ODOMETER REGISTERED 88,000 MILES AND AFFECTED SPARK PLUG WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TENVOORDE FORD, SAINT CLOUD MN TO EFFECT REPAIR. REPAIRS INVOLVED AN INSERT KIT FOR THE #4 CYLIND...

Aug 12, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 187,821 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT SMOKE WOULD APPEAR FROM THE GAS TANK WHEN FUEL WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE NEEDED TO ...

Aug 12, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 187,821 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT SMOKE WOULD APPEAR FROM THE GAS TANK WHEN FUEL WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE NEEDED TO ...

Jul 28, 2009 Structure 217,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE INSPECTING THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT TOUCHED THE CROSS MEMBER AND IT IMMEDIATELY CRUMBLED IN HIS HANDS. A MECHANIC CAME OUT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT ALL OF THE CROSS MEMBERS THAT SUPPORT THE BED ACROSS THE FRAME WERE ALL...

Jul 28, 2009 Structure 217,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE INSPECTING THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT TOUCHED THE CROSS MEMBER AND IT IMMEDIATELY CRUMBLED IN HIS HANDS. A MECHANIC CAME OUT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT ALL OF THE CROSS MEMBERS THAT SUPPORT THE BED ACROSS THE FRAME WERE ALL...

Jul 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 149,324 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO (2) SPARK PLUGS BLOW FROM MY ENGINE ON TWO (2) SEPARATE OCCASIONS (1999 FORD F250 WITH 5.4 LITRE V8 WITH 150,000 KM'S). I'M NOT GETTING ANY COOPERATION FROM MY DEALER AND IN THE RESEARCH I HAVE DONE ON THE NET, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL MODELS AND ENGINES. BOTH ...

Jul 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 149,324 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO (2) SPARK PLUGS BLOW FROM MY ENGINE ON TWO (2) SEPARATE OCCASIONS (1999 FORD F250 WITH 5.4 LITRE V8 WITH 150,000 KM'S). I'M NOT GETTING ANY COOPERATION FROM MY DEALER AND IN THE RESEARCH I HAVE DONE ON THE NET, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL MODELS AND ENGINES. BOTH ...

Dec 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

1999 FORD F250 5.4 SPIT SPARK PLUG FROM CYLINDER HEAD-2ND ONE BACK ON DRIVER SIDE, LEFT ME STRANDED AT 1AM IN DECEMBER COLD,NO WARNING AT ALL, JUST BANG THEN POP-POP-POP. *TR

Dec 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

1999 FORD F250 5.4 SPIT SPARK PLUG FROM CYLINDER HEAD-2ND ONE BACK ON DRIVER SIDE, LEFT ME STRANDED AT 1AM IN DECEMBER COLD,NO WARNING AT ALL, JUST BANG THEN POP-POP-POP. *TR

Apr 9, 2008 Power Train 148,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE...

Apr 9, 2008 Power Train 148,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE...

Feb 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 395,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT SERVICED FOR A RECALL REGARDING THE MOTOR, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BELT WAS REPLACED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE BA...

Feb 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 395,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT SERVICED FOR A RECALL REGARDING THE MOTOR, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BELT WAS REPLACED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE BA...

Feb 19, 2008 Electrical System 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE LIGHTS BLINKED ON AND OFF ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ASSUMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO BARE WIRES UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, THE LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF HABITUALLY WHEN THE STEERING WAS I...

Feb 19, 2008 Electrical System 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE LIGHTS BLINKED ON AND OFF ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ASSUMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO BARE WIRES UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, THE LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF HABITUALLY WHEN THE STEERING WAS I...

Feb 11, 2008 Suspension 189,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WORE THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE 4 WHEEL AXLE. THE 4 WHEEL AXLE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE WHEEL BEARING HUBS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,000 AND C...

Feb 11, 2008 Suspension 189,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WORE THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE 4 WHEEL AXLE. THE 4 WHEEL AXLE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE WHEEL BEARING HUBS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,000 AND C...

Feb 11, 2008 Suspension 189,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WORE THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE 4 WHEEL AXLE. THE 4 WHEEL AXLE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE WHEEL BEARING HUBS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,000 AND C...

Feb 11, 2008 Suspension 189,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WORE THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE 4 WHEEL AXLE. THE 4 WHEEL AXLE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE WHEEL BEARING HUBS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,000 AND C...

Jan 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

99 F250 SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT V10. *TR

Jan 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

99 F250 SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT V10. *TR

Oct 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 FORD F-250 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED. SHE WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TSB THAT SHE NEVER KNEW ABOUT. FORD IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIRS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT FAILED ...

Oct 19, 2007 Power Train

1999 FORD F-250 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED. SHE WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TSB THAT SHE NEVER KNEW ABOUT. FORD IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIRS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT FAILED ...

Oct 19, 2007 Electrical System

1999 FORD F-250 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED. SHE WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TSB THAT SHE NEVER KNEW ABOUT. FORD IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIRS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT FAILED ...

Oct 19, 2007 Suspension

1999 FORD F-250 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED. SHE WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TSB THAT SHE NEVER KNEW ABOUT. FORD IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIRS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT FAILED ...

Oct 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 FORD F-250 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED. SHE WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TSB THAT SHE NEVER KNEW ABOUT. FORD IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIRS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT FAILED ...

Oct 19, 2007 Power Train

1999 FORD F-250 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED. SHE WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TSB THAT SHE NEVER KNEW ABOUT. FORD IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIRS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT FAILED ...

Oct 19, 2007 Electrical System

1999 FORD F-250 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED. SHE WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TSB THAT SHE NEVER KNEW ABOUT. FORD IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIRS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT FAILED ...

Oct 19, 2007 Suspension

1999 FORD F-250 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED. SHE WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TSB THAT SHE NEVER KNEW ABOUT. FORD IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIRS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT FAILED ...

Oct 10, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,964 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD F-250 PICKUP TRUCK WITH A 5.4 LITER TRITON V8. MY TRUCK HAS 103K MILES ON IT. I HAD JUST REPLACED ALL THE SPARK PLUGS LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. LAST WEEK ON MY WAY TO WORK, I HEARD A POP AND THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A BUNCH OF NOISE, LOST POWER AND QUIT. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO PUL...

Oct 10, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,964 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD F-250 PICKUP TRUCK WITH A 5.4 LITER TRITON V8. MY TRUCK HAS 103K MILES ON IT. I HAD JUST REPLACED ALL THE SPARK PLUGS LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. LAST WEEK ON MY WAY TO WORK, I HEARD A POP AND THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A BUNCH OF NOISE, LOST POWER AND QUIT. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO PUL...

Feb 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST WEEK WHEN MY 1999 FORD F-250 5.4 LITER V-8 TRITON ENGINE BLEW A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE HEAD ABOVE THE #7 CYL. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY POOR DESIGN, NOT ENOUGH THREADS IN THE HEAD TO HOLD THE PLUG IN. THIS IS HAPPENING TO ...

Feb 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST WEEK WHEN MY 1999 FORD F-250 5.4 LITER V-8 TRITON ENGINE BLEW A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE HEAD ABOVE THE #7 CYL. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY POOR DESIGN, NOT ENOUGH THREADS IN THE HEAD TO HOLD THE PLUG IN. THIS IS HAPPENING TO ...

Jan 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH SAW A CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE MANIFOLD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, WENT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED AN OIL LEAK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS OR INDICATOR LIGHTS. THE CONTACT HAS NOT HAD THE VEHICLE REP...

Jan 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH SAW A CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE MANIFOLD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, WENT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED AN OIL LEAK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS OR INDICATOR LIGHTS. THE CONTACT HAS NOT HAD THE VEHICLE REP...

Aug 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 163,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE STARTED WOBBLING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE ENGINE AND ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS WAS PUFF- PUFFING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE SPARK PLUGS DISLODGED AND DECLA...

Aug 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 163,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE STARTED WOBBLING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE ENGINE AND ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS WAS PUFF- PUFFING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE SPARK PLUGS DISLODGED AND DECLA...

Jun 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

I SIMPLY PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY HEARD A LOUD POP THE TRUCK STARTED MISSING VERY BAD. LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD TO FIND THE #4 PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT. IF IT HAD HIT THE FUEL RAIL VERY HARD MY MECHANIC SAID IT COULD HAD RUPTURED AND CAUSED A FIRE. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE I FOUND THIS A FLAW IN MOTOR HEAD ...

Jun 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

I SIMPLY PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY HEARD A LOUD POP THE TRUCK STARTED MISSING VERY BAD. LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD TO FIND THE #4 PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT. IF IT HAD HIT THE FUEL RAIL VERY HARD MY MECHANIC SAID IT COULD HAD RUPTURED AND CAUSED A FIRE. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE I FOUND THIS A FLAW IN MOTOR HEAD ...

May 30, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,284 mi

1999 F250 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. *TS THE COIL THAT WAS BOLTED TO THE HEAD WAS HELPING TO HOLD THE PLUG IN THE HOLE, WHICH WAS A MANUFACTURING DESIGN FLAW OR A CASTING FLAW. *JB

May 30, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,284 mi

1999 F250 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. *TS THE COIL THAT WAS BOLTED TO THE HEAD WAS HELPING TO HOLD THE PLUG IN THE HOLE, WHICH WAS A MANUFACTURING DESIGN FLAW OR A CASTING FLAW. *JB

May 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

BEGAN TO HEAR A SLIGHT TICKING OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE A SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK. WITHIN A MATTER OF A MINUTE OR TWO IT GOT LOUD, THEN THERE WAS A POP. THE REAR SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLEW COMPLETELY OUT OF THE MOTOR. I PULLED OVER AND WAS IN NEED OF A TOW. THE MECHANIC HAD TO PUT SOME SORT...

May 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

BEGAN TO HEAR A SLIGHT TICKING OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE A SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK. WITHIN A MATTER OF A MINUTE OR TWO IT GOT LOUD, THEN THERE WAS A POP. THE REAR SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLEW COMPLETELY OUT OF THE MOTOR. I PULLED OVER AND WAS IN NEED OF A TOW. THE MECHANIC HAD TO PUT SOME SORT...

May 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

BEGAN TO HEAR A SLIGHT TICKING OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE A SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK. WITHIN A MATTER OF A MINUTE OR TWO IT GOT LOUD, THEN THERE WAS A POP. THE REAR SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLEW COMPLETELY OUT OF THE MOTOR. I PULLED OVER AND WAS IN NEED OF A TOW. THE MECHANIC HAD TO PUT SOME SORT...

May 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

BEGAN TO HEAR A SLIGHT TICKING OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE A SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK. WITHIN A MATTER OF A MINUTE OR TWO IT GOT LOUD, THEN THERE WAS A POP. THE REAR SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLEW COMPLETELY OUT OF THE MOTOR. I PULLED OVER AND WAS IN NEED OF A TOW. THE MECHANIC HAD TO PUT SOME SORT...

Apr 19, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 163,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE CURRENTLY NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE, BY A FRIEND, OF THE RECENT FORD RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THE CRUISE CONTROL PART NUMBER MATCHED THAT OF NHTSA RECALL, #05V388000, REGARDIN...

Apr 19, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 163,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE CURRENTLY NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE, BY A FRIEND, OF THE RECENT FORD RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THE CRUISE CONTROL PART NUMBER MATCHED THAT OF NHTSA RECALL, #05V388000, REGARDIN...

Apr 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,150 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AT 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. AFTER DEPRESSING AND PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND RAN THE RED LIGHT INCIDENT FREE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT...

Apr 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,150 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AT 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. AFTER DEPRESSING AND PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND RAN THE RED LIGHT INCIDENT FREE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT...

Feb 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

ENGINE MISFIRES UNDER LOAD 1999 F250. *NM

Feb 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

ENGINE MISFIRES UNDER LOAD 1999 F250. *NM

Feb 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAX FWD LTR FM CONSUMER (AK) RE STATUS OF PETITION FILED WITH NHTSA RE FORD MOTOR CO. RECALL OF SPARK PLUGS FOR 1999 FORD F-250 PICKUP TRUCKS. *TS *NM

Feb 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAX FWD LTR FM CONSUMER (AK) RE STATUS OF PETITION FILED WITH NHTSA RE FORD MOTOR CO. RECALL OF SPARK PLUGS FOR 1999 FORD F-250 PICKUP TRUCKS. *TS *NM

Jan 9, 2006 Tires

1999 F250 TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. *TS THE SEPARATED TREAD CAUSED SOME DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S FENDER. *NM

Jan 9, 2006 Tires

1999 F250 TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. *TS THE SEPARATED TREAD CAUSED SOME DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S FENDER. *NM

Dec 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

1999 FORD 250 BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE CAUSING DRIVER TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD AND STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE. *TS WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT FENDER, RIGHT SIDE PANEL, REAR RIGHT FENDER , AND REAR TAILLIGHT WERE D...

Dec 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

1999 FORD 250 BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE CAUSING DRIVER TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD AND STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE. *TS WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT FENDER, RIGHT SIDE PANEL, REAR RIGHT FENDER , AND REAR TAILLIGHT WERE D...

Nov 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 151,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED.*AK

Nov 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 151,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED.*AK

Nov 10, 2005 Parking Brake 100,000 mi

CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V068000 PARKING BRAKE FAILURE 1999 F-250 TRUCK EXHIBITS ALL PROBLEMS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, YET FORD SAYS, ACCORDING TO MY VIN, THE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER RECALL. YOUR WEBSITE SEARCH OF THIS VIN SAYS THERE IS. *JB

Nov 10, 2005 Parking Brake 100,000 mi

CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V068000 PARKING BRAKE FAILURE 1999 F-250 TRUCK EXHIBITS ALL PROBLEMS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, YET FORD SAYS, ACCORDING TO MY VIN, THE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER RECALL. YOUR WEBSITE SEARCH OF THIS VIN SAYS THERE IS. *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Tires Crash 64,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE IN JULY, A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE MOVING BACK TO WASHINGTON FROM NEW MEXICO, THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS SOME WEAR ON THE TIRES. THERE ARE 64,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK...

Sep 9, 2005 Tires Crash 64,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE IN JULY, A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE MOVING BACK TO WASHINGTON FROM NEW MEXICO, THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS SOME WEAR ON THE TIRES. THERE ARE 64,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK...

Jul 26, 2005 Tires

DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD F250. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT IT CAUSED DAMAGE VEHICLE. IT WAS HAULING A TRAILER, AND DID NOT HIT ANY KIND OF POT HOLE. TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS ELDORADO, TIRE LINE I 265/75R16.*AK

Jul 26, 2005 Tires

DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD F250. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT IT CAUSED DAMAGE VEHICLE. IT WAS HAULING A TRAILER, AND DID NOT HIT ANY KIND OF POT HOLE. TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS ELDORADO, TIRE LINE I 265/75R16.*AK

Jul 19, 2005 Tires 82,000 mi

DT COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS WOBLING. PULLED OVER, THERE WAS A CHUNK OF TIRE MISSING. CONTACTED THE SHOP WHERE HE PURCHASED THE TIRES ,AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE TIRESL. FOUND OUT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUITE. THESE WERE COOPER DISCOVER HT TIRES. T...

Jul 19, 2005 Tires 82,000 mi

DT COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS WOBLING. PULLED OVER, THERE WAS A CHUNK OF TIRE MISSING. CONTACTED THE SHOP WHERE HE PURCHASED THE TIRES ,AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE TIRESL. FOUND OUT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUITE. THESE WERE COOPER DISCOVER HT TIRES. T...

May 23, 2005 Equipment 72,535 mi

TRUCK BEGAN MAKING TICKING SOUNDS FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS. WHEN STARTED A SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT OF ITS MOUNTING HOLE. THREADS IN HEAD ARE NOT DEEP ENOUGH.

May 23, 2005 Equipment 72,535 mi

TRUCK BEGAN MAKING TICKING SOUNDS FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS. WHEN STARTED A SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT OF ITS MOUNTING HOLE. THREADS IN HEAD ARE NOT DEEP ENOUGH.

Apr 25, 2005 Electrical System

1999 FORD F250 EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER.*MR WHEN THE LIGHTER WAS HOT IT WOULD POP OUT OF IT'S CHAMBER AND ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT A FIRE WOULD OCCUR. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *NM

Apr 25, 2005 Electrical System

1999 FORD F250 EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER.*MR WHEN THE LIGHTER WAS HOT IT WOULD POP OUT OF IT'S CHAMBER AND ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT A FIRE WOULD OCCUR. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *NM

Mar 27, 2005 Electrical System Fire 140,000 mi

LAST MARCH OF 2004 ONE OF MY EMPLOYEES WAS DRIVING OUR COMPANYS TRUCK 1999 FORD F-250. WHEN SMOKE RISED FROM THE HOOD AND THE TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES. HIS DOG WAS TRAPPED IN THE BACKSEAT AND WAS PASSED OUT FROM SMOKE. FORTUNATELY THE DOG WAS RESCUED BY AARON M FOSTER MY SON AND EMPLOYEE WHO WAS DRIV...

Mar 27, 2005 Electrical System Fire 140,000 mi

LAST MARCH OF 2004 ONE OF MY EMPLOYEES WAS DRIVING OUR COMPANYS TRUCK 1999 FORD F-250. WHEN SMOKE RISED FROM THE HOOD AND THE TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES. HIS DOG WAS TRAPPED IN THE BACKSEAT AND WAS PASSED OUT FROM SMOKE. FORTUNATELY THE DOG WAS RESCUED BY AARON M FOSTER MY SON AND EMPLOYEE WHO WAS DRIV...

Mar 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

FORD F250 1999, TRUCK AND GARAGE COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *BF THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FIRE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *JB

Mar 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

FORD F250 1999, TRUCK AND GARAGE COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *BF THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FIRE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *JB

Mar 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 93,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS WAS A SIMILAR INCIDENT TO THE FORD RECALL 05V017000 CONCERNING CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH.*AK

Mar 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 93,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS WAS A SIMILAR INCIDENT TO THE FORD RECALL 05V017000 CONCERNING CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMED OF THE RUSTED BRAKE LINE, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMED OF THE RUSTED BRAKE LINE, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ALUMINUM HEAD WAS CRACKED ON THE ENGINE, WHICH THREW THE SPARK PLUGS OUT AND CAUSED THE ENGINE NOT TO OPERATE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY CONSUMER. *JB

Feb 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ALUMINUM HEAD WAS CRACKED ON THE ENGINE, WHICH THREW THE SPARK PLUGS OUT AND CAUSED THE ENGINE NOT TO OPERATE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY CONSUMER. *JB

Feb 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Feb 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Feb 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SOMEONE BLEW A HORN. CONSUMER WENT TO THE DOOR OF THE HOUSE AND DISCOVERED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

Feb 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SOMEONE BLEW A HORN. CONSUMER WENT TO THE DOOR OF THE HOUSE AND DISCOVERED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

Jan 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT THE CYLINDER HEAD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN CAUSING THE ENGINE TO NOT OPERATE. THE OWNER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER. *JB

Jan 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT THE CYLINDER HEAD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN CAUSING THE ENGINE TO NOT OPERATE. THE OWNER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER. *JB

Jan 5, 2005 Power Train

CERTIFIED LTR. FWD TO NHTSA RE PREVIOUS LTR SUBMITTED ON 9/23/04 RE DEFECTIVE CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION FOR A 1999 FORD F250 TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WOULD LURCH FORWARD, THE CLUTCH ENGAGED TOO CLOSE TO THE FLOOR, THERE WAS DIFFICULTY WHEN GOING UPHILL, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE CORRECTION WAS DONE INCORRE...

Jan 5, 2005 Power Train

CERTIFIED LTR. FWD TO NHTSA RE PREVIOUS LTR SUBMITTED ON 9/23/04 RE DEFECTIVE CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION FOR A 1999 FORD F250 TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WOULD LURCH FORWARD, THE CLUTCH ENGAGED TOO CLOSE TO THE FLOOR, THERE WAS DIFFICULTY WHEN GOING UPHILL, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE CORRECTION WAS DONE INCORRE...

Dec 8, 2004 Tires 63,271 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL. THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, ACROSS A MEDIAN AND INTO 2 LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC (MICHELIN MNRHT, P225/60T16, DOT # 09575883). *NM *TC

Dec 8, 2004 Tires 63,271 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL. THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, ACROSS A MEDIAN AND INTO 2 LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC (MICHELIN MNRHT, P225/60T16, DOT # 09575883). *NM *TC

Nov 17, 2004 Power Train 73,000 mi

THE SECOND GEAR HAS GONE OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. *JB *SC THE LIGHTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Nov 17, 2004 Steering 73,000 mi

THE SECOND GEAR HAS GONE OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. *JB *SC THE LIGHTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Nov 17, 2004 Interior Lighting 73,000 mi

THE SECOND GEAR HAS GONE OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. *JB *SC THE LIGHTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Nov 17, 2004 Power Train 73,000 mi

THE SECOND GEAR HAS GONE OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. *JB *SC THE LIGHTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Nov 17, 2004 Steering 73,000 mi

THE SECOND GEAR HAS GONE OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. *JB *SC THE LIGHTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Nov 17, 2004 Interior Lighting 73,000 mi

THE SECOND GEAR HAS GONE OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. *JB *SC THE LIGHTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Oct 25, 2004 Electrical System 61,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILED . AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK

Oct 25, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILED . AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK

Oct 25, 2004 Air Bags 61,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILED . AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK

Oct 25, 2004 Electrical System 15,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 25, 2004 Electrical System 61,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILED . AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK

Oct 25, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILED . AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK

Oct 25, 2004 Air Bags 61,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILED . AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK

Oct 25, 2004 Electrical System 15,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 30, 2004 Electrical System 78,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I HEARD THIS LOUD POP SOUND. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, WERE MULTIPLE POPPING SOUNDS, SO I PULLED INTO THE IMMEDIATE PARKING LOT ON MY RIGHT TO TAKE A LOOK. UPON EXAMINING THE ENGINE, I DISCOVERED THAT THE 3RD SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT. HAD TO GET A RIDE TO NAPA TO GET MORE SPAR...

Sep 30, 2004 Electrical System 78,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I HEARD THIS LOUD POP SOUND. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, WERE MULTIPLE POPPING SOUNDS, SO I PULLED INTO THE IMMEDIATE PARKING LOT ON MY RIGHT TO TAKE A LOOK. UPON EXAMINING THE ENGINE, I DISCOVERED THAT THE 3RD SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT. HAD TO GET A RIDE TO NAPA TO GET MORE SPAR...

Sep 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FORD F 250 SAFETY ISSUE, CONSTANTLY HAVE TO MAKE CERTAIN THE TRUCK DOESN'T LURCH FORWARD ON RELEASE. *BF THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH ON THE SIX SPEED MANUAL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CLUTCH RELEASES ONLY 1 TO 1 1/2 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ORI...

Sep 29, 2004 Power Train

FORD F 250 SAFETY ISSUE, CONSTANTLY HAVE TO MAKE CERTAIN THE TRUCK DOESN'T LURCH FORWARD ON RELEASE. *BF THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH ON THE SIX SPEED MANUAL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CLUTCH RELEASES ONLY 1 TO 1 1/2 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ORI...

Sep 29, 2004 Parking Brake

FORD F 250 SAFETY ISSUE, CONSTANTLY HAVE TO MAKE CERTAIN THE TRUCK DOESN'T LURCH FORWARD ON RELEASE. *BF THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH ON THE SIX SPEED MANUAL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CLUTCH RELEASES ONLY 1 TO 1 1/2 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ORI...

Sep 29, 2004 Equipment

FORD F 250 SAFETY ISSUE, CONSTANTLY HAVE TO MAKE CERTAIN THE TRUCK DOESN'T LURCH FORWARD ON RELEASE. *BF THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH ON THE SIX SPEED MANUAL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CLUTCH RELEASES ONLY 1 TO 1 1/2 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ORI...

Sep 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FORD F 250 SAFETY ISSUE, CONSTANTLY HAVE TO MAKE CERTAIN THE TRUCK DOESN'T LURCH FORWARD ON RELEASE. *BF THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH ON THE SIX SPEED MANUAL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CLUTCH RELEASES ONLY 1 TO 1 1/2 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ORI...

Sep 29, 2004 Power Train

FORD F 250 SAFETY ISSUE, CONSTANTLY HAVE TO MAKE CERTAIN THE TRUCK DOESN'T LURCH FORWARD ON RELEASE. *BF THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH ON THE SIX SPEED MANUAL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CLUTCH RELEASES ONLY 1 TO 1 1/2 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ORI...

Sep 29, 2004 Parking Brake

FORD F 250 SAFETY ISSUE, CONSTANTLY HAVE TO MAKE CERTAIN THE TRUCK DOESN'T LURCH FORWARD ON RELEASE. *BF THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH ON THE SIX SPEED MANUAL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CLUTCH RELEASES ONLY 1 TO 1 1/2 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ORI...

Sep 29, 2004 Equipment

FORD F 250 SAFETY ISSUE, CONSTANTLY HAVE TO MAKE CERTAIN THE TRUCK DOESN'T LURCH FORWARD ON RELEASE. *BF THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH ON THE SIX SPEED MANUAL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CLUTCH RELEASES ONLY 1 TO 1 1/2 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ORI...

Sep 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Sep 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Sep 14, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, LIFTED UP THE HOOD, AND NOTICED THAT A SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT OF THE SOCKET. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS BECAME LOOSE AND SEPARATE...

Sep 14, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 94,000 mi

AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GAS, THE GAS GAUGE WAS HALF FULL, THEN ALMOST EMPTY. AFTER NOTICING THE GAS GAUGE THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A STATE TROOPER NOTICED GAS ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE GAS LINE. *AK *J...

Sep 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,000 mi

AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GAS, THE GAS GAUGE WAS HALF FULL, THEN ALMOST EMPTY. AFTER NOTICING THE GAS GAUGE THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A STATE TROOPER NOTICED GAS ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE GAS LINE. *AK *J...

Sep 14, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, LIFTED UP THE HOOD, AND NOTICED THAT A SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT OF THE SOCKET. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS BECAME LOOSE AND SEPARATE...

Sep 14, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 94,000 mi

AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GAS, THE GAS GAUGE WAS HALF FULL, THEN ALMOST EMPTY. AFTER NOTICING THE GAS GAUGE THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A STATE TROOPER NOTICED GAS ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE GAS LINE. *AK *J...

Sep 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,000 mi

AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GAS, THE GAS GAUGE WAS HALF FULL, THEN ALMOST EMPTY. AFTER NOTICING THE GAS GAUGE THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A STATE TROOPER NOTICED GAS ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE GAS LINE. *AK *J...

Jul 27, 2004 Electrical System Fire

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WHICH ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FUSE BOX WHICH CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS ON INA FLEET OF VEHICLES. *NM

Jul 27, 2004 Visibility Fire

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WHICH ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FUSE BOX WHICH CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS ON INA FLEET OF VEHICLES. *NM

Jul 27, 2004 Electrical System Fire

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WHICH ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FUSE BOX WHICH CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS ON INA FLEET OF VEHICLES. *NM

Jul 27, 2004 Visibility Fire

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WHICH ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FUSE BOX WHICH CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS ON INA FLEET OF VEHICLES. *NM

Jul 21, 2004 Steering 69,000 mi

I TURNED RIGHT INTO A PAINT STORE PARKING LOT AFTER LEAVING A MAJOR HIGHWAY (M-32) WITH MY 1999 FORD F250 (69000 MILES) AND NOTICED A SLIPPING FEELING IN MY STEERING. WHEN I TRIED TO BACK UP TO LEAVE THE PAINT STORE MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS POINTED TO THE FAR RIGHT AND MY LEFT WHEEL WAS STRAIGHT. ...

Jul 21, 2004 Steering 69,000 mi

I TURNED RIGHT INTO A PAINT STORE PARKING LOT AFTER LEAVING A MAJOR HIGHWAY (M-32) WITH MY 1999 FORD F250 (69000 MILES) AND NOTICED A SLIPPING FEELING IN MY STEERING. WHEN I TRIED TO BACK UP TO LEAVE THE PAINT STORE MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS POINTED TO THE FAR RIGHT AND MY LEFT WHEEL WAS STRAIGHT. ...

Jul 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,600 mi

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON OUR 1999 F-250 SUPER DUTY FORD DIESEL AT 69,600 MILES WITH NO WARNING THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING WRONG. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE DAY BEFORE WHEN WE WERE TOWING OUR 22' 5000LB BOAT AT TURNPIKE SPEED THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A BAD CRASH.*AK

Jul 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,600 mi

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON OUR 1999 F-250 SUPER DUTY FORD DIESEL AT 69,600 MILES WITH NO WARNING THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING WRONG. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE DAY BEFORE WHEN WE WERE TOWING OUR 22' 5000LB BOAT AT TURNPIKE SPEED THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A BAD CRASH.*AK

Jul 13, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BUSHINGS IN CLUTCH KEPT BREAKING OFF. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE CLUTCH PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE PIECE THAT BROKE OFF WAS MADE OF PLASTIC, AND DID NOT DO THE JOB. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME AT 80,000 MILES. ...

Jul 13, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BUSHINGS IN CLUTCH KEPT BREAKING OFF. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE CLUTCH PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE PIECE THAT BROKE OFF WAS MADE OF PLASTIC, AND DID NOT DO THE JOB. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME AT 80,000 MILES. ...

Jul 9, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING SOUND DUE TO LOOSENING OF ENGINE POWER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING SOUND DUE TO LOOSENING OF ENGINE POWER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. *AK

Jun 23, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 10 TO 15 MPH CONSUMER HEARD AN NOISE. THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK BROKE. THE CABLE FRAYED AND SNAPPED. AS A RESULT, THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. *AK

Jun 23, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 10 TO 15 MPH CONSUMER HEARD AN NOISE. THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK BROKE. THE CABLE FRAYED AND SNAPPED. AS A RESULT, THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION FROM FIRESTONE "STEELTEX RADIAL A/T" TIRE AT APROX 60 MPH TIRE TREAD SEPERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON DRY LEVEL GROUND THERE WAS NO ROAD HAZARD INVOLVED, TIRE NEVER LOST PRESSURE AND REMAINED INFLATED UNTIL 2 DAYS AFTER EVENT THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT TIME OF EVENT WITH A S...

Jun 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY EVERY 6,000 MILES, MY BRAKES START VIBRATING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. I BELIEVE THE DISC IS WARPING BUT TO DATE, NOTHING CONCRETE HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. SO FAR, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED TWICE AND THE DISK REPLACED TWICE. THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURING AND I WILL BE TAKING THE ...

Jun 2, 2004 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION FROM FIRESTONE "STEELTEX RADIAL A/T" TIRE AT APROX 60 MPH TIRE TREAD SEPERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON DRY LEVEL GROUND THERE WAS NO ROAD HAZARD INVOLVED, TIRE NEVER LOST PRESSURE AND REMAINED INFLATED UNTIL 2 DAYS AFTER EVENT THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT TIME OF EVENT WITH A S...

Jun 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY EVERY 6,000 MILES, MY BRAKES START VIBRATING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. I BELIEVE THE DISC IS WARPING BUT TO DATE, NOTHING CONCRETE HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. SO FAR, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED TWICE AND THE DISK REPLACED TWICE. THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURING AND I WILL BE TAKING THE ...

May 11, 2004 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE TURBO-CHARGER FELL OUT. THE TURBO-CHARGER WAS NOT OPERATING EFFECTIVELY. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND DEALER, AND THEY SAID TOO BAD, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

May 11, 2004 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE TURBO-CHARGER FELL OUT. THE TURBO-CHARGER WAS NOT OPERATING EFFECTIVELY. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND DEALER, AND THEY SAID TOO BAD, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Tires 49,351 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO CHANGE THE TIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. GOODYEAR, WRANGLER AT, 285/75R16, DOT#PJYUJ3H2700. *AK *NM

Apr 20, 2004 Tires 49,351 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO CHANGE THE TIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. GOODYEAR, WRANGLER AT, 285/75R16, DOT#PJYUJ3H2700. *AK *NM

Apr 19, 2004 Tires 45,000 mi

FRONT TIRES WEAR OUT UNEVENLY, AND ARE UNABLE TO HOLD AIR. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Tires 45,000 mi

FRONT TIRES WEAR OUT UNEVENLY, AND ARE UNABLE TO HOLD AIR. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Air Bags

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES AND CUTS OUT WHEN ENGAGING SPEED , AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON MY VECHIEL IT IS A 99 F250 4DR V8. SO COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME SOMETHING TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AND ALSO MY AIR BAG SENSOR IS BAD , THE ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR IS ALSO ON. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Electrical System

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES AND CUTS OUT WHEN ENGAGING SPEED , AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON MY VECHIEL IT IS A 99 F250 4DR V8. SO COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME SOMETHING TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AND ALSO MY AIR BAG SENSOR IS BAD , THE ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR IS ALSO ON. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Power Train

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES AND CUTS OUT WHEN ENGAGING SPEED , AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON MY VECHIEL IT IS A 99 F250 4DR V8. SO COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME SOMETHING TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AND ALSO MY AIR BAG SENSOR IS BAD , THE ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR IS ALSO ON. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES AND CUTS OUT WHEN ENGAGING SPEED , AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON MY VECHIEL IT IS A 99 F250 4DR V8. SO COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME SOMETHING TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AND ALSO MY AIR BAG SENSOR IS BAD , THE ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR IS ALSO ON. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Air Bags

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES AND CUTS OUT WHEN ENGAGING SPEED , AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON MY VECHIEL IT IS A 99 F250 4DR V8. SO COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME SOMETHING TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AND ALSO MY AIR BAG SENSOR IS BAD , THE ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR IS ALSO ON. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Electrical System

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES AND CUTS OUT WHEN ENGAGING SPEED , AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON MY VECHIEL IT IS A 99 F250 4DR V8. SO COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME SOMETHING TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AND ALSO MY AIR BAG SENSOR IS BAD , THE ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR IS ALSO ON. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Power Train

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES AND CUTS OUT WHEN ENGAGING SPEED , AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON MY VECHIEL IT IS A 99 F250 4DR V8. SO COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME SOMETHING TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AND ALSO MY AIR BAG SENSOR IS BAD , THE ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR IS ALSO ON. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES AND CUTS OUT WHEN ENGAGING SPEED , AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON MY VECHIEL IT IS A 99 F250 4DR V8. SO COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME SOMETHING TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AND ALSO MY AIR BAG SENSOR IS BAD , THE ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR IS ALSO ON. *AK

Mar 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING 40 MPH BRAKES FAILED. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING 40 MPH BRAKES FAILED. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 3, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED A HUGE BUBBLE ON TIRE TREAD. FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT LT26575R16. *AK

Mar 3, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED A HUGE BUBBLE ON TIRE TREAD. FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT LT26575R16. *AK

Feb 25, 2004 Suspension 131,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING UPHILL IN THE RAIN REAR OF THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED WHEN BRAKING. *AK

Feb 25, 2004 Suspension 131,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING UPHILL IN THE RAIN REAR OF THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED WHEN BRAKING. *AK

Jan 12, 2004 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH SPARK PLUG DISCONNECTED FROM THE ENGINE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 12, 2004 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH SPARK PLUG DISCONNECTED FROM THE ENGINE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Dec 24, 2003 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S LEFT REAR TIRE SHEARED OFF FROM THE HUB. THE TIRE WENT THROUGH THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. *MR *NM

Dec 24, 2003 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S LEFT REAR TIRE SHEARED OFF FROM THE HUB. THE TIRE WENT THROUGH THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. *MR *NM

Dec 17, 2003 Tires 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT, THE PARTICLES FROM THE TIRE CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. *AK

Dec 17, 2003 Tires 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT, THE PARTICLES FROM THE TIRE CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Tires

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FIRESTONE TIRE EQUIPMENT. *MR WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL, WITHOUT WARNING, THE OUTSIDE CAP OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD COME OFF AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE HAD NEVER GONE FLAT BEFORE AND HAD 6/32 AND 8/32 TREAD REMAINING. THE TIRE DISINTEGRATED AT 8/32 TREAD REMAINING....

Dec 2, 2003 Tires

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FIRESTONE TIRE EQUIPMENT. *MR WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL, WITHOUT WARNING, THE OUTSIDE CAP OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD COME OFF AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE HAD NEVER GONE FLAT BEFORE AND HAD 6/32 AND 8/32 TREAD REMAINING. THE TIRE DISINTEGRATED AT 8/32 TREAD REMAINING....

Nov 19, 2003 Tires

1999 FORD F250 PICKUP IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRE EQUIPMENT.*MR AFTER THE CONSUMER HEARD OF THE FIRESTONE TIRE PROBLEMS HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE DEALER CHECKED THE TIRES AND INDICATED NONE OF THEM WERE PART OF THE RECALL. WHILE DRIVING THE TREAD OF ...

Nov 19, 2003 Tires

1999 FORD F250 PICKUP IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRE EQUIPMENT.*MR AFTER THE CONSUMER HEARD OF THE FIRESTONE TIRE PROBLEMS HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE DEALER CHECKED THE TIRES AND INDICATED NONE OF THEM WERE PART OF THE RECALL. WHILE DRIVING THE TREAD OF ...

Nov 18, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE, AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWOUT. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX RADIAL AT, SIZE LT265/75R/16, DOT# IS VDW8-1XL-060. *AK

Nov 18, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE, AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWOUT. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX RADIAL AT, SIZE LT265/75R/16, DOT# IS VDW8-1XL-060. *AK

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH SPARK PLUGS BLOWING OUT ON A 1999 FORD F-250.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. FORD REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE TOWARD THE THREE THOUSAND DOLLAR BILL. *LA *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH SPARK PLUGS BLOWING OUT ON A 1999 FORD F-250.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. FORD REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE TOWARD THE THREE THOUSAND DOLLAR BILL. *LA *JB

Oct 30, 2003 Steering

WHILE MECHANIC WAS INSTALLING NEW TIRES HE NOTICED THAT THE TIE ROD ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WAS SEVERELY WORN, DESTROYED. *AK

Oct 30, 2003 Steering

WHILE MECHANIC WAS INSTALLING NEW TIRES HE NOTICED THAT THE TIE ROD ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WAS SEVERELY WORN, DESTROYED. *AK

Oct 28, 2003 Wheels 94,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH CONSUMER FELT A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE. A FEW SECONDS LATER RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE SKIDDED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER, WHERE THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE 8 LUGS: NUTS HAD SHEARED OFF. THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR INJURIES REPORTED IN THIS...

Oct 28, 2003 Wheels 94,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH CONSUMER FELT A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE. A FEW SECONDS LATER RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE SKIDDED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER, WHERE THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE 8 LUGS: NUTS HAD SHEARED OFF. THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR INJURIES REPORTED IN THIS...

Oct 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE TRUCK LOST ACCELERATION AND WENT INTO IDLE CONDITION, AND VEHICLE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AT 40,000 MILES. AT 87,000 MILES THE PROBLEM RETURNED. *AK

Oct 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE TRUCK LOST ACCELERATION AND WENT INTO IDLE CONDITION, AND VEHICLE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AT 40,000 MILES. AT 87,000 MILES THE PROBLEM RETURNED. *AK

Sep 26, 2003 Fuel System, Other

EMAIL FOIA REC'D FM WEBMASTER COMPLAINT INTEGRITY OF THE FUEL SYSTEM AND POST COLLISION FUEL-FED FIRES FOR THE MODEL YEAR 1999 AND 2000 FORD F250 OR F350 TRUCKS.*MR *CB

Sep 26, 2003 Fuel System, Other

EMAIL FOIA REC'D FM WEBMASTER COMPLAINT INTEGRITY OF THE FUEL SYSTEM AND POST COLLISION FUEL-FED FIRES FOR THE MODEL YEAR 1999 AND 2000 FORD F250 OR F350 TRUCKS.*MR *CB

Sep 20, 2003 Visibility 50,000 mi

WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES FROM TIME TO TIME. 8JB

Sep 20, 2003 Visibility 50,000 mi

WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES FROM TIME TO TIME. 8JB

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 90 MPH ON WAY TO HOSPITAL VEHICLE STALLED TWICE. DEALER REPLACED 4 SENSORS, CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS ONE OF THEM. *AK *TS

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 90 MPH ON WAY TO HOSPITAL VEHICLE STALLED TWICE. DEALER REPLACED 4 SENSORS, CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS ONE OF THEM. *AK *TS

Sep 12, 2003 Steering 55,364 mi

THE FRONT TIRE ROD FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK BOTH FRONT OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED. *SCC *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 90 MPH ON WAY TO HOSPITAL VEHICLE STALLED TWICE. DEALER REPLACED 4 SENSORS, CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS ONE OF THEM. *AK *TS

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 90 MPH ON WAY TO HOSPITAL VEHICLE STALLED TWICE. DEALER REPLACED 4 SENSORS, CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS ONE OF THEM. *AK *TS

Sep 12, 2003 Steering 55,364 mi

THE FRONT TIRE ROD FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK BOTH FRONT OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED. *SCC *JB

Sep 11, 2003 Equipment

CABLES HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE TRUCK BED BROKE AND DROPPED THE TIRE TO THE GROUND. THIS OCCURED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS MOVING BUT FORTUNATELY WAS STILL IN THE FARM LANE. COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HAD IT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY

Sep 11, 2003 Equipment

CABLES HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE TRUCK BED BROKE AND DROPPED THE TIRE TO THE GROUND. THIS OCCURED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS MOVING BUT FORTUNATELY WAS STILL IN THE FARM LANE. COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HAD IT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY

Sep 4, 2003 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK A VEHICLE RAN THE STOP SIGN AND THE CONSUMER HIT THE VEHICLE ON A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE VEERED UPON IMPACT AND WENT INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THERE FOUR HORSE TRAILER WITH THREE HORSES ON B...

Sep 4, 2003 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK A VEHICLE RAN THE STOP SIGN AND THE CONSUMER HIT THE VEHICLE ON A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE VEERED UPON IMPACT AND WENT INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THERE FOUR HORSE TRAILER WITH THREE HORSES ON B...

Aug 19, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BLEWOUT WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 19, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BLEWOUT WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,000 mi

ENGINE LEAKING OIL THROUGH HEAD GASKET. FOUR ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM BEGAN @ 17, 000 MILES. CURRENTLY VEHICLES HAS 67,000 MILES. FIRST ATTEMPT TOOK OVER 6 WEEKS TO COMPLETE. ALL OTHER ATTEMPTS TOOK 1 WEEK. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH CARBON BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE HA...

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,000 mi

ENGINE LEAKING OIL THROUGH HEAD GASKET. FOUR ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM BEGAN @ 17, 000 MILES. CURRENTLY VEHICLES HAS 67,000 MILES. FIRST ATTEMPT TOOK OVER 6 WEEKS TO COMPLETE. ALL OTHER ATTEMPTS TOOK 1 WEEK. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH CARBON BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE HA...

Jul 28, 2003 Tires 40,023 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. SIZE#LT265175R16, DOT#123/12Q. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *JB

Jul 28, 2003 Tires 40,023 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. SIZE#LT265175R16, DOT#123/12Q. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *JB

Jul 24, 2003 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING FRONT END SHAKES AND SHIMMIES EXCESSIVELY, ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 2003 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING FRONT END SHAKES AND SHIMMIES EXCESSIVELY, ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 23, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. THE TIRE REMAINED FULLY INFLATED . THE TIRE WAS NOT AN ORIGINAL TIRE AND IT HAD 30000 MILES ON IT. IN TOTAL THE CONSUMER HAD THREE VEHICLES EXPERIENCED THREE DIFFERENT FAILURES: TWO BLOW OUTS AND ONE SEPARATIONS. THE CONS...

Jul 23, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. THE TIRE REMAINED FULLY INFLATED . THE TIRE WAS NOT AN ORIGINAL TIRE AND IT HAD 30000 MILES ON IT. IN TOTAL THE CONSUMER HAD THREE VEHICLES EXPERIENCED THREE DIFFERENT FAILURES: TWO BLOW OUTS AND ONE SEPARATIONS. THE CONS...

Jul 12, 2003 Tires 53,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD F250 TRUCK. BOTH FRONT TIRES(FIRESTONE) HAD A TRED SEPARATION WITHIN 15HRS OF EACH OTHER. THE FIRST OCCURRED 7/11/03 AT APPROX. 1700HRS. IT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE, THE SECOND OCCURRED 7/12/03 AT 0720HRS. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE.NO-ONE WAS HURT, BUT MY VEH. DID HAVE A LOT OF DANAGE.*AK

Jul 12, 2003 Tires 53,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD F250 TRUCK. BOTH FRONT TIRES(FIRESTONE) HAD A TRED SEPARATION WITHIN 15HRS OF EACH OTHER. THE FIRST OCCURRED 7/11/03 AT APPROX. 1700HRS. IT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE, THE SECOND OCCURRED 7/12/03 AT 0720HRS. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE.NO-ONE WAS HURT, BUT MY VEH. DID HAVE A LOT OF DANAGE.*AK

Jul 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,079 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. AS A RESULT THE BRAKE LINE BROKE. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Tires 27,079 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. AS A RESULT THE BRAKE LINE BROKE. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,079 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. AS A RESULT THE BRAKE LINE BROKE. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Tires 27,079 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. AS A RESULT THE BRAKE LINE BROKE. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL SHUTTER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL SHUTTER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

May 22, 2003 Power Train 25,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE EQUIPMENT/ VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *MR THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES, AND EACH TIME THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. AFTER THE SECOND REPAIR, THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. FINA...

May 22, 2003 Power Train 25,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE EQUIPMENT/ VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *MR THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES, AND EACH TIME THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. AFTER THE SECOND REPAIR, THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. FINA...

May 7, 2003 Tires Crash 51,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. *NLM

May 7, 2003 Tires Crash 51,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. *NLM

Apr 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,669 mi

ALL THE BRAKE ROTORS HAD WORN EXCESSIVELY AND CAUSED A VIBRATION AT ONLY 5000 MILES OF OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. MR SCC *JB

Apr 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,669 mi

ALL THE BRAKE ROTORS HAD WORN EXCESSIVELY AND CAUSED A VIBRATION AT ONLY 5000 MILES OF OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. MR SCC *JB

Apr 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,500 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE TRAVELED 35 MPH AND HIGHER, THE BRAKES VIBRATED. *MR SCC *JB

Apr 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,500 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE TRAVELED 35 MPH AND HIGHER, THE BRAKES VIBRATED. *MR SCC *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND THAT THE VEHICLE KEPT BLOWING SPARK PLUGS. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Electrical System

THE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND THAT THE VEHICLE KEPT BLOWING SPARK PLUGS. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND THAT THE VEHICLE KEPT BLOWING SPARK PLUGS. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Electrical System

THE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND THAT THE VEHICLE KEPT BLOWING SPARK PLUGS. *NLM

Mar 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS WORE OUT WHICH CAUSED A HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS WORE OUT WHICH CAUSED A HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB

Feb 12, 2003 Steering 57,000 mi

WHILE REVERSING , VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL TURN, BUT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO IN THE DIRECTION THAT IT'S BEING TURNED. THE VEHICLE'S STEERING SECTOR SHAFT HAD BROKE.

Feb 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE DID NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.*JB

Feb 12, 2003 Steering 57,000 mi

WHILE REVERSING , VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL TURN, BUT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO IN THE DIRECTION THAT IT'S BEING TURNED. THE VEHICLE'S STEERING SECTOR SHAFT HAD BROKE.

Feb 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE DID NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.*JB

Feb 11, 2003 Tires 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Steering 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Suspension 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Seats 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Structure 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Interior Lighting 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Tires 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Steering 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Suspension 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Seats 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Structure 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 11, 2003 Interior Lighting 4,678 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL...

Feb 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,000 mi

THE ENGINE SEIZED, DUE TO LACK OF OIL.*JB

Feb 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,000 mi

THE ENGINE SEIZED, DUE TO LACK OF OIL.*JB

Feb 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

UNABLE TO STEERING THE VEHICLE WHILE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

UNABLE TO STEERING THE VEHICLE WHILE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

Feb 6, 2003 Tires

FIRESTONE STEEL TEX 26575R16, THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN THE PARKWAY WHEN THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDESIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. CAUSE IN UNKNOWN. PH

Feb 6, 2003 Tires

FIRESTONE STEEL TEX 26575R16, THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN THE PARKWAY WHEN THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDESIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. CAUSE IN UNKNOWN. PH

Jan 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 4,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 35MPH THERE WAS HEAVY VIBRATION , LIKE FALLING APART. DEALER CHANGED ON SEVERAL OCCASION ROTORS AND PADS UNTIL GUARANTEE WAS OVER. RECENTLY MIDAS PERFORMED A JOB ON THE ROTORS AND PADS.HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 4,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 35MPH THERE WAS HEAVY VIBRATION , LIKE FALLING APART. DEALER CHANGED ON SEVERAL OCCASION ROTORS AND PADS UNTIL GUARANTEE WAS OVER. RECENTLY MIDAS PERFORMED A JOB ON THE ROTORS AND PADS.HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE BECAME STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE'S SPEED TO INCREASE. PROBLEM OCCURRED 5 TIMES DURING THE TRIP. IT WAS LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE GUIDE WAS WORN. *AK *NLM

Jan 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE BECAME STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE'S SPEED TO INCREASE. PROBLEM OCCURRED 5 TIMES DURING THE TRIP. IT WAS LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE GUIDE WAS WORN. *AK *NLM

Jan 10, 2003 Steering Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THIS FAILURE WAS AS A RESULT OF THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKING UP. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB

Jan 10, 2003 Steering Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THIS FAILURE WAS AS A RESULT OF THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKING UP. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB

Dec 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 35/40 MPH AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY DON'T HOLD AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. MR

Dec 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 35/40 MPH AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY DON'T HOLD AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. MR

Dec 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash 67,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT 45 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED *TS *NLM

Dec 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash 67,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT 45 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED *TS *NLM

Nov 22, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE A SUDDEN STOP. AND HE HIT THE VEHICLE FROM BEHIND AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Nov 22, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE A SUDDEN STOP. AND HE HIT THE VEHICLE FROM BEHIND AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Nov 20, 2002 Steering

THE VEHICLE HAD A TWISTED SECTOR SHAFT. *SCC *JB

Nov 20, 2002 Steering

THE VEHICLE HAD A TWISTED SECTOR SHAFT. *SCC *JB

Nov 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY. DT

Oct 23, 2002 Tires

TREAD BLOCKS ALONG OUT EDGE SEPARATING. DT

Oct 23, 2002 Tires

TREAD BLOCKS ALONG OUT EDGE SEPARATING. DT

Oct 10, 2002 Electrical System 104,000 mi

SPARK PLUG IN THE #7 CYLINDER SUDDENLY BLEW OUT, FORD COMMENTS WERE THAT THEY WERE SYMPATHETIC, BUT THAT THE COST OF REPAIR WOULD BE BORN BY ME($3000.00). AFTER DOING SOME INTERNET RESEARCH I FIND THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHERS WHO UTILIZE THE 5.4 LITER ENGINE, EVEN THE DEALER ACKNOWLED...

Oct 10, 2002 Electrical System 104,000 mi

SPARK PLUG IN THE #7 CYLINDER SUDDENLY BLEW OUT, FORD COMMENTS WERE THAT THEY WERE SYMPATHETIC, BUT THAT THE COST OF REPAIR WOULD BE BORN BY ME($3000.00). AFTER DOING SOME INTERNET RESEARCH I FIND THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHERS WHO UTILIZE THE 5.4 LITER ENGINE, EVEN THE DEALER ACKNOWLED...

Oct 4, 2002 Visibility

SIDE MIRRORS WILL NOT STAY IN THE POSITION THE CONSUMER SETS IT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR

Oct 4, 2002 Visibility

SIDE MIRRORS WILL NOT STAY IN THE POSITION THE CONSUMER SETS IT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR

Sep 28, 2002 Wheels

WHEEL STUDS BROKE LOOSE ON ATTEMPTED THIRD TIRE ROTATION. MR

Sep 28, 2002 Wheels

WHEEL STUDS BROKE LOOSE ON ATTEMPTED THIRD TIRE ROTATION. MR

Sep 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING A BRAKE FADE WHILE COMING TO A HARD STOP. AFTER THE THIRD TIME THIS HAPPENED, CONSUMER TRIED TO DUPLICATE THE EVENT BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL SERVICE STATION TO HAVE THE BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTED. THE TECHNICIAN LOOKED OVER THE BRAKES...

Sep 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING A BRAKE FADE WHILE COMING TO A HARD STOP. AFTER THE THIRD TIME THIS HAPPENED, CONSUMER TRIED TO DUPLICATE THE EVENT BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL SERVICE STATION TO HAVE THE BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTED. THE TECHNICIAN LOOKED OVER THE BRAKES...

Sep 19, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING SECTOR SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING.*AK

Sep 19, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING SECTOR SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Steering

WHEN MAKING A TURN POWER STEERING RETURN LINE POPPED OUT CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITIES, THIS OCCURANCE ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT .*AK *NLM

Sep 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHAKES. THE DEALER MACHINED THE ROTORS AGAIN BUT THE VEHICLE STILL VIBRATES ABOVE 35 MPH. *YH

Sep 16, 2002 Steering

WHEN MAKING A TURN POWER STEERING RETURN LINE POPPED OUT CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITIES, THIS OCCURANCE ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT .*AK *NLM

Sep 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHAKES. THE DEALER MACHINED THE ROTORS AGAIN BUT THE VEHICLE STILL VIBRATES ABOVE 35 MPH. *YH

Sep 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING, IF ONE OR BOTH REAR TIRES LOOSE CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE, ALL BRAKING IS LOST UNTIL THE BRAKE PEDAL IS MANUALLY PUMPED. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING, IF ONE OR BOTH REAR TIRES LOOSE CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE, ALL BRAKING IS LOST UNTIL THE BRAKE PEDAL IS MANUALLY PUMPED. NLM

Sep 11, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A BIG BANG, LOST ENGINE POWER. HAD VEHCILE SERVICED, SPARK PLUGS STRIPPED INTO HEAD OF ENGINE. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Sep 11, 2002 Power Train

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WENT ABOUT 1/2 WAY BEFORE ENGAGING. DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE CLUTCH AND SHIFT TRANSMISSION. I WAS TOWING A TRAILER AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. WHEN I CONTACTED THE FORD DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR HE SAID NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE VERY FAR BECAUSE ...

Sep 11, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A BIG BANG, LOST ENGINE POWER. HAD VEHCILE SERVICED, SPARK PLUGS STRIPPED INTO HEAD OF ENGINE. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Sep 11, 2002 Power Train

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WENT ABOUT 1/2 WAY BEFORE ENGAGING. DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE CLUTCH AND SHIFT TRANSMISSION. I WAS TOWING A TRAILER AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. WHEN I CONTACTED THE FORD DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR HE SAID NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE VERY FAR BECAUSE ...

Sep 5, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION ON FRONT END OF TRUCK WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES VIBRATION IS SO BAD IT FEELS AS IF MAY LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TRUCK CHECKED BY DEALER WHO INSTALLED A FRONT STABILIZER KIT. REPAIR ONLY WORKED TEMPORARILY, VIBRATION HAS STARTED AGAI...

Sep 5, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION ON FRONT END OF TRUCK WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES VIBRATION IS SO BAD IT FEELS AS IF MAY LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TRUCK CHECKED BY DEALER WHO INSTALLED A FRONT STABILIZER KIT. REPAIR ONLY WORKED TEMPORARILY, VIBRATION HAS STARTED AGAI...

Aug 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL ENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO BRAKE POWER. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL ENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO BRAKE POWER. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Tires

ON 7-28-02 I WAS DRIVING WESTBOUND WITH MY 26' FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILER ON U.S.90 EAST OF SYRACUSE, N.Y. WHEN I FELT A SLIGHT SHIMMY IN MY STEERING. THE SHIMMY SOON BECAME A SEVERE WOBBLING SO I SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AT THE FIRST EXIT I CAME TO IN SYRACUSE. ON EXAMINING THE TIRE I SAW...

Aug 13, 2002 Tires

ON 7-28-02 I WAS DRIVING WESTBOUND WITH MY 26' FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILER ON U.S.90 EAST OF SYRACUSE, N.Y. WHEN I FELT A SLIGHT SHIMMY IN MY STEERING. THE SHIMMY SOON BECAME A SEVERE WOBBLING SO I SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AT THE FIRST EXIT I CAME TO IN SYRACUSE. ON EXAMINING THE TIRE I SAW...

Aug 6, 2002 Tires Crash

AFTER THE FIRESTONE PROBLEM, I NEEDED NEW TIRES ~40K. I WENT TO GOODYEAR, THEY DIDN'T HAVE AN "E" RANGE TIRE IN THIS SIZE SO THEY PUT "D" LOAD RNAGE TIRES ON. AFTER 5000 MILES, FIRST ROTATION, THERE WERE BUBBLES ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THEY REPLACED THEM UNDER WARRANTY. AT THAT TIME THEY START T...

Aug 6, 2002 Tires Crash

AFTER THE FIRESTONE PROBLEM, I NEEDED NEW TIRES ~40K. I WENT TO GOODYEAR, THEY DIDN'T HAVE AN "E" RANGE TIRE IN THIS SIZE SO THEY PUT "D" LOAD RNAGE TIRES ON. AFTER 5000 MILES, FIRST ROTATION, THERE WERE BUBBLES ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THEY REPLACED THEM UNDER WARRANTY. AT THAT TIME THEY START T...

Jul 31, 2002 Suspension

THE RIGHT AND LEFT BALL JOINTS BEGAN FREEZING LAST SUMMER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WANDER AND IT BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO KEEP IT IN MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE PROBLEM CAME ON SLOWLY BUT WAS FIRST NOTED BY ME LAST SUMMER. THIS SUMMER IT GOT TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE ATTEMPTI...

Jul 31, 2002 Suspension

THE RIGHT AND LEFT BALL JOINTS BEGAN FREEZING LAST SUMMER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WANDER AND IT BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO KEEP IT IN MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE PROBLEM CAME ON SLOWLY BUT WAS FIRST NOTED BY ME LAST SUMMER. THIS SUMMER IT GOT TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE ATTEMPTI...

Jul 23, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER WOULD PUSH CLUTCH IN, AND THEN HE COULD NOT PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR. AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO MECHANIC , HE FOUND OUT THAT TRANSMISSION BEARING WAS GONE/ ALL BURNED. *AK

Jul 23, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER WOULD PUSH CLUTCH IN, AND THEN HE COULD NOT PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR. AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO MECHANIC , HE FOUND OUT THAT TRANSMISSION BEARING WAS GONE/ ALL BURNED. *AK

Jul 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND SHOT BACKWARDS 30 FEET,HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK

Jul 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND SHOT BACKWARDS 30 FEET,HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Tires

WHEN CHANGING A TIRE CONSUMER NOTICED SPARE TIRE HAD 8 GROOVES IN THE SIDEWALL, 3 INCHES LONG AND 1/4 INCH DEEP. THIS WAS CAUSED BY TIRE RUBBING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE SUDDENLY WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND WAS TRAVELLING AT 15 MPH, THIS LETTER WAS WRITTEN BY JAMES LITWIN, TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (9FBF), 415-228-2878. *YH

Jul 10, 2002 Tires

WHEN CHANGING A TIRE CONSUMER NOTICED SPARE TIRE HAD 8 GROOVES IN THE SIDEWALL, 3 INCHES LONG AND 1/4 INCH DEEP. THIS WAS CAUSED BY TIRE RUBBING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE SUDDENLY WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND WAS TRAVELLING AT 15 MPH, THIS LETTER WAS WRITTEN BY JAMES LITWIN, TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (9FBF), 415-228-2878. *YH

Jul 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN DEALER NOTIFIED.*JB

Jul 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN DEALER NOTIFIED.*JB

Jun 28, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDER THE HOOD. ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS HAD BLOWNOUT, CAUSING 2000 DOLLARS DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK JLG

Jun 28, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDER THE HOOD. ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS HAD BLOWNOUT, CAUSING 2000 DOLLARS DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK JLG

Jun 27, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING ON A BUMPY ROAD PASSENGER'S DOOR OPENED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Power Train

WHILE AT A STOP TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD NOISE. VEHICLE MADE IT ACROSS THE INTERSECTION, THEN ,VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. DEALER NOT CONTACTED YET.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING ON A BUMPY ROAD PASSENGER'S DOOR OPENED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Power Train

WHILE AT A STOP TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD NOISE. VEHICLE MADE IT ACROSS THE INTERSECTION, THEN ,VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. DEALER NOT CONTACTED YET.*AK

Jun 25, 2002 Power Train

AXEL ASSEMBLY APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DEVOID OF LUBRICANT SINCE MANUFACTURING. *AK

Jun 25, 2002 Power Train

AXEL ASSEMBLY APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DEVOID OF LUBRICANT SINCE MANUFACTURING. *AK

Jun 24, 2002 Suspension

BALL JOINT IS WORN OUT, AND AT 20MPH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS FELL ONTO THE GROUND. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BALL JOINT IS WORN OUT, AND AT 20MPH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS FELL ONTO THE GROUND. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Power Train

CAM POSTION SENSOR TURNED VEHICLE OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Suspension

BALL JOINT IS WORN OUT, AND AT 20MPH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS FELL ONTO THE GROUND. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BALL JOINT IS WORN OUT, AND AT 20MPH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS FELL ONTO THE GROUND. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Power Train

CAM POSTION SENSOR TURNED VEHICLE OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Steering

WHILE TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY AT 30 MPH THE TIE ROD END FELL OFF.*AK *NLM

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

5.4 L ENGINE IS LOSING OIL WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK *SLC

Jun 19, 2002 Steering

WHILE TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY AT 30 MPH THE TIE ROD END FELL OFF.*AK *NLM

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

5.4 L ENGINE IS LOSING OIL WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK *SLC

Jun 5, 2002 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIIED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIIED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 28, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER DETERMINED THAT CLUTCH FORK HAD BROKEN.*AK

May 28, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER DETERMINED THAT CLUTCH FORK HAD BROKEN.*AK

May 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONUSMER SMELLED OIL, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKING.*AK

May 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONUSMER SMELLED OIL, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKING.*AK

May 20, 2002 Suspension

EXCESSIVE SHAKING AND LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 20, 2002 Suspension

EXCESSIVE SHAKING AND LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 16, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO SPEEDS OF 5-10 MPH THE TWO FRONT AIR BAGS UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED AND BROKE THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND HIT THE DRIVER. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*JB

May 16, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO SPEEDS OF 5-10 MPH THE TWO FRONT AIR BAGS UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED AND BROKE THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND HIT THE DRIVER. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*JB

May 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

OUR DRIVER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO INFLATE. *AK

May 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

OUR DRIVER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO INFLATE. *AK

May 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP ABS WILL STOP HOLDING CAUSING DRIVER TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE.*JB

May 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP ABS WILL STOP HOLDING CAUSING DRIVER TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE.*JB

Apr 29, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT HE IS HAVING TROUBLE WITH A PART THAT ATTACHES TO THE CLUTCH RELEASE PEDAL, WHEN IT COMES OFF IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RELEASE THE CLUTCH OR TO SHIFT GEARS, THE PART IS MADE OF A PLASTIC TYPE MATERIAL WITH TEETH TO KEEP IT IN PLACE, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THIS PART SEVERAL TIM...

Apr 29, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT HE IS HAVING TROUBLE WITH A PART THAT ATTACHES TO THE CLUTCH RELEASE PEDAL, WHEN IT COMES OFF IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RELEASE THE CLUTCH OR TO SHIFT GEARS, THE PART IS MADE OF A PLASTIC TYPE MATERIAL WITH TEETH TO KEEP IT IN PLACE, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THIS PART SEVERAL TIM...

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICE OIL LEAKING ONTO THE BLOCK AND THE HEAD ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED. NLM *MJ

Apr 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICE OIL LEAKING ONTO THE BLOCK AND THE HEAD ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED. NLM *MJ

Apr 15, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, OUTSIDE SIDEWALL SEPARATED FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. HAD TO WAIT UNTIL TIRE HAD COOLED DOWN BEFORE CHANGING. FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT LT265-75-R16 DOT VNW8 1XL - 079E4 - 008062 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR A 1999, FORD, F250. *AK CONSUMER SUSTAINED CUTS AND MINOR BURNS DUE TO CHANGING...

Apr 15, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, OUTSIDE SIDEWALL SEPARATED FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. HAD TO WAIT UNTIL TIRE HAD COOLED DOWN BEFORE CHANGING. FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT LT265-75-R16 DOT VNW8 1XL - 079E4 - 008062 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR A 1999, FORD, F250. *AK CONSUMER SUSTAINED CUTS AND MINOR BURNS DUE TO CHANGING...

Apr 15, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, OUTSIDE SIDEWALL SEPARATED FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. HAD TO WAIT UNTIL TIRE HAD COOLED DOWN BEFORE CHANGING. FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT LT265-75-R16 DOT VNW8 1XL - 079E4 - 008062 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR A 1999, FORD, F250. *AK CONSUMER SUSTAINED CUTS AND MINOR BURNS DUE TO CHANGING...

Apr 15, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, OUTSIDE SIDEWALL SEPARATED FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. HAD TO WAIT UNTIL TIRE HAD COOLED DOWN BEFORE CHANGING. FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT LT265-75-R16 DOT VNW8 1XL - 079E4 - 008062 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR A 1999, FORD, F250. *AK CONSUMER SUSTAINED CUTS AND MINOR BURNS DUE TO CHANGING...

Apr 13, 2002 Visibility

RIGHT SIDE MIRROR IS MADE OF FLAT GLASS INSTEAD OF CURVED GLASS. THE FIELD OF VIEW ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS SO LIMITED THAT I BELIEVE IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH WHEN MERGING OR CHANGING LANES. EVERY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE DRIVEN IN RECENT YEARS HAD A CURVED GLASS, WIDE ANGLE MIRROR ON THE RIGHT SIDE.

Apr 13, 2002 Visibility

RIGHT SIDE MIRROR IS MADE OF FLAT GLASS INSTEAD OF CURVED GLASS. THE FIELD OF VIEW ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS SO LIMITED THAT I BELIEVE IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH WHEN MERGING OR CHANGING LANES. EVERY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE DRIVEN IN RECENT YEARS HAD A CURVED GLASS, WIDE ANGLE MIRROR ON THE RIGHT SIDE.

Apr 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TO SERVICE HEAD GASKETS ON TWO OCCASIONS, CURRENTLY, GOING ON THIRD TIME, RESULTING IN OIL LEAKAGE.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TO SERVICE HEAD GASKETS ON TWO OCCASIONS, CURRENTLY, GOING ON THIRD TIME, RESULTING IN OIL LEAKAGE.*AK

Apr 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Tires

WHILE PARKED, SIDE WALL OF TIRE EXPLODED AND INSTANTLY WENT FLAT. (FIRSTONE STEELTEX) *JG

Mar 8, 2002 Tires

WHILE PARKED, SIDE WALL OF TIRE EXPLODED AND INSTANTLY WENT FLAT. (FIRSTONE STEELTEX) *JG

Mar 8, 2002 Tires

WHILE PARKED, SIDE WALL OF TIRE EXPLODED AND INSTANTLY WENT FLAT. (FIRSTONE STEELTEX) *JG

Mar 8, 2002 Tires

WHILE PARKED, SIDE WALL OF TIRE EXPLODED AND INSTANTLY WENT FLAT. (FIRSTONE STEELTEX) *JG

Feb 27, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP, TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. TRANSMISSION HUNG UP IN GEAR AND FAILED TO DISENGAGE FROM ANY GEAR. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER. *AK *SLC

Feb 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE VEHICLE JUMPS ALL AROUND, THEN VEHICLE WILL EVENTUALLY STOP, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKES, PROBLEM REOCCURRERD THIRTEEN MONTHS LATER. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE PAD AND ROTORS, BUT THEY FAILED AGAIN. *YH

Feb 27, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP, TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. TRANSMISSION HUNG UP IN GEAR AND FAILED TO DISENGAGE FROM ANY GEAR. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER. *AK *SLC

Feb 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE VEHICLE JUMPS ALL AROUND, THEN VEHICLE WILL EVENTUALLY STOP, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKES, PROBLEM REOCCURRERD THIRTEEN MONTHS LATER. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE PAD AND ROTORS, BUT THEY FAILED AGAIN. *YH

Feb 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A STOP DRIVER HIT BRAKES AND VEHICLE STARTED TO BOUNCE, AND VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE LIGHT. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY REPLACED BRAKES AND ROTORS 4 TIMES. *AK

Feb 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A STOP DRIVER HIT BRAKES AND VEHICLE STARTED TO BOUNCE, AND VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE LIGHT. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY REPLACED BRAKES AND ROTORS 4 TIMES. *AK

Feb 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A STOP DRIVER HIT BRAKES AND VEHICLE STARTED TO BOUNCE, AND VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE LIGHT. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY REPLACED BRAKES AND ROTORS 4 TIMES. *AK

Feb 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A STOP DRIVER HIT BRAKES AND VEHICLE STARTED TO BOUNCE, AND VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE LIGHT. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY REPLACED BRAKES AND ROTORS 4 TIMES. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Power Train

WHILE REPLACING FRONT ROTORS, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FRONT AXLE WAS INCORRECT FOR THIS VEHICLE AS LISTED IN PARTS OF CATALOG. FORD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK *JB

Feb 7, 2002 Power Train

WHILE REPLACING FRONT ROTORS, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FRONT AXLE WAS INCORRECT FOR THIS VEHICLE AS LISTED IN PARTS OF CATALOG. FORD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK *JB

Feb 6, 2002 Suspension

WHEN MAKING TURNS THERE WAS A LOUD SQUEAKING IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER REPLACED BALL JOINTS. *AK

Feb 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE CHANGING FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS, CONSUMER NOTICED THE FRONT ROTORS WERE CHIPPING ON THE INSIDE. CONSUMER REPLACED ROTORS. *AK *JG

Feb 6, 2002 Suspension

WHEN MAKING TURNS THERE WAS A LOUD SQUEAKING IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER REPLACED BALL JOINTS. *AK

Feb 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE CHANGING FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS, CONSUMER NOTICED THE FRONT ROTORS WERE CHIPPING ON THE INSIDE. CONSUMER REPLACED ROTORS. *AK *JG

Jan 31, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED WITHIN 25000 MILES OF USE, DEALERSHIP TURNED ROTORS, WARPED AGAIN; ROTORS REPLACED, WARPED AGAIN AFTER 1500 MILES. VEHICLE USE IS LIGHT W/OCCASIONAL TOWING, WITHIN VEHICLE RATING. DLRSHIP STATED ROTOR PROBLEM KNOWN & COMMON IN THIS MODEL.*AK

Jan 31, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED WITHIN 25000 MILES OF USE, DEALERSHIP TURNED ROTORS, WARPED AGAIN; ROTORS REPLACED, WARPED AGAIN AFTER 1500 MILES. VEHICLE USE IS LIGHT W/OCCASIONAL TOWING, WITHIN VEHICLE RATING. DLRSHIP STATED ROTOR PROBLEM KNOWN & COMMON IN THIS MODEL.*AK

Jan 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER CHECKING THE VEHICLE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RIGHT SIDE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER CHECKING THE VEHICLE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RIGHT SIDE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 27, 2002 Power Train Crash

WHILE I WAS EXITING MY TRUCK, WITH MOTOR OFF AND TRANSMISSION IN PARK, THE PIN THAT HOLDS IT IN PARK FAILED AND ALLOWED THE TRUCK TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THIS SCOPED ME UP IN THE DOOR AND DRAGGED ME OVER THE HILLSIDE NEXT TO THE ROAD. I HAD TO ESCAPE FROM THE DOOR BEFORE IT RAN INTO TREES, AND IN THAT PR...

Jan 27, 2002 Power Train Crash

WHILE I WAS EXITING MY TRUCK, WITH MOTOR OFF AND TRANSMISSION IN PARK, THE PIN THAT HOLDS IT IN PARK FAILED AND ALLOWED THE TRUCK TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THIS SCOPED ME UP IN THE DOOR AND DRAGGED ME OVER THE HILLSIDE NEXT TO THE ROAD. I HAD TO ESCAPE FROM THE DOOR BEFORE IT RAN INTO TREES, AND IN THAT PR...

Jan 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A 50 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS FACE, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK. *JB

Jan 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A 50 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS FACE, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK. *JB

Jan 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

TWICE I WAS HIT IN THE FRONT END AND TWICE THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. IS IT POSSIBLE THE AIR BAGS ARENT IN THERE AT ALL?*AK

Jan 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

TWICE I WAS HIT IN THE FRONT END AND TWICE THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. IS IT POSSIBLE THE AIR BAGS ARENT IN THERE AT ALL?*AK

Jan 15, 2002 Interior Lighting

INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTING COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, "DOOR AJAR" SIGNAL COMES ON AND DOOR CHIME ACTIVATES WHILE ALL DOORS ARE PROPERLY CLOSED. MAIN POWER FUSE DISCONNECT TEMPORARILY CORRECTS PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 15, 2002 Interior Lighting

INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTING COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, "DOOR AJAR" SIGNAL COMES ON AND DOOR CHIME ACTIVATES WHILE ALL DOORS ARE PROPERLY CLOSED. MAIN POWER FUSE DISCONNECT TEMPORARILY CORRECTS PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 8, 2002 Steering

STEERING SECTOR SHAFT BROKE. IT HAPPENED JUST AS CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.*AK *TT

Jan 8, 2002 Steering

STEERING SECTOR SHAFT BROKE. IT HAPPENED JUST AS CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.*AK *TT

Dec 16, 2001 Tires

SIDEWALL FAILURE, SPLITS AND CRACKING ON SIDEWALL. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT26575R16)

Dec 16, 2001 Tires

SIDEWALL FAILURE, SPLITS AND CRACKING ON SIDEWALL. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT26575R16)

Nov 21, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 42MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE GOT IN THE WAY OF CONSMER'S VEHICLE, AND IT RAN INTO OTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER AND PASSENGER WERE SERIOUSLY HURT IN THE CRASH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WASD NOT WILLING TO LOOK INTO DEFECT OF ...

Nov 21, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 42MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE GOT IN THE WAY OF CONSMER'S VEHICLE, AND IT RAN INTO OTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER AND PASSENGER WERE SERIOUSLY HURT IN THE CRASH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WASD NOT WILLING TO LOOK INTO DEFECT OF ...

Nov 14, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH TRANSFER CASE DROPPED OUT, BROKE THE CASING. DEALER REPLACED PART.*AK

Nov 14, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH TRANSFER CASE DROPPED OUT, BROKE THE CASING. DEALER REPLACED PART.*AK

Nov 3, 2001 Tires

SIDEWALL FAILURE ON LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR. NO BLOWOUTS. BULGE IN LEFT FRONT WHILE VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, IN RIGHT REAR WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. NO BLOWOUT. WEATHER HOT, TIRE PRESSURE PROPERLY MAINTAINED.*AK (TIRESIZE: 235/75R16)

Nov 3, 2001 Tires

SIDEWALL FAILURE ON LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR. NO BLOWOUTS. BULGE IN LEFT FRONT WHILE VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, IN RIGHT REAR WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. NO BLOWOUT. WEATHER HOT, TIRE PRESSURE PROPERLY MAINTAINED.*AK (TIRESIZE: 235/75R16)

Nov 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL VALVE IS LEAKING FUEL BACK INTO COOLING SYSTEM WHICH IS NEXT TO BATTERY. THIS CAUSES FUEL VAPORS TO ENTER THROUGH VENTS WHILE DRIVING. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP ON 04 OCT 01 AND HAD IT REPAIRED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS NOW REAPPEARED. *AK

Nov 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL VALVE IS LEAKING FUEL BACK INTO COOLING SYSTEM WHICH IS NEXT TO BATTERY. THIS CAUSES FUEL VAPORS TO ENTER THROUGH VENTS WHILE DRIVING. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP ON 04 OCT 01 AND HAD IT REPAIRED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS NOW REAPPEARED. *AK

Oct 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILED. CONSUMER STILL HAS BRAKES, BUT DOES NOT HAVE ANTI- LOCK BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND HAD TO CHANGE MODULE.*AK *YH

Oct 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILED. CONSUMER STILL HAS BRAKES, BUT DOES NOT HAVE ANTI- LOCK BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND HAD TO CHANGE MODULE.*AK *YH

Oct 23, 2001 Visibility

REFLECTIVE COATING IS COMING OFF THE OUTSID MIRROR, CAN NOT SEE OUT THEM.

Oct 23, 2001 Parking Brake

MASTER CLUTCH WAS REPLACED, PART BROKE TWICE, REPLACE

Oct 23, 2001 Visibility

REFLECTIVE COATING IS COMING OFF THE OUTSID MIRROR, CAN NOT SEE OUT THEM.

Oct 23, 2001 Parking Brake

MASTER CLUTCH WAS REPLACED, PART BROKE TWICE, REPLACE

Oct 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 5000 MILES VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE IN FRONT WHEN DRIVING. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE WARPED FRONT ROTORS/CALIPERS AND PADS. THIS HAS BEEN DONE 3 TIMES. *AK

Oct 16, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE/APPLIED BRAKES, AND HEARD A NOISE. SHE TURNED WHEEL AND HEARD ANOTHER NOISE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED A POWER STEERING GASKET. A FEW WEEKS LATER, CONSUMER NOTICED A LEAK, DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP. *AK

Oct 16, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE/APPLIED BRAKES, AND HEARD A NOISE. SHE TURNED WHEEL AND HEARD ANOTHER NOISE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED A POWER STEERING GASKET. A FEW WEEKS LATER, CONSUMER NOTICED A LEAK, DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP. *AK

Oct 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 5000 MILES VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE IN FRONT WHEN DRIVING. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE WARPED FRONT ROTORS/CALIPERS AND PADS. THIS HAS BEEN DONE 3 TIMES. *AK

Oct 16, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE/APPLIED BRAKES, AND HEARD A NOISE. SHE TURNED WHEEL AND HEARD ANOTHER NOISE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED A POWER STEERING GASKET. A FEW WEEKS LATER, CONSUMER NOTICED A LEAK, DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP. *AK

Oct 16, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE/APPLIED BRAKES, AND HEARD A NOISE. SHE TURNED WHEEL AND HEARD ANOTHER NOISE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED A POWER STEERING GASKET. A FEW WEEKS LATER, CONSUMER NOTICED A LEAK, DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP. *AK

Oct 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25-35MPH REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING. MAJOR DAMAGE TO CONSUMER FRONT END. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25-35MPH REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING. MAJOR DAMAGE TO CONSUMER FRONT END. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 12, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVLEING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FULL FRONTAL CRASH. BOTH AIR BAGS, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S, FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, AND NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE BY DEALERSHIP AS TO THE REASON FOR AIR BAG FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATIO...

Oct 12, 2001 Air Bags Crash

FRONT OF TRUCK TOTALED FROM 2 IMPACKS BUT NO AIRBAGS CAME OUT. *AK

Oct 12, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVLEING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FULL FRONTAL CRASH. BOTH AIR BAGS, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S, FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, AND NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE BY DEALERSHIP AS TO THE REASON FOR AIR BAG FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATIO...

Oct 12, 2001 Air Bags Crash

FRONT OF TRUCK TOTALED FROM 2 IMPACKS BUT NO AIRBAGS CAME OUT. *AK

Oct 11, 2001 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH IN A 1999 FORD F250, THE LEFT-REAR FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRE, SIZE: LT265/75R16, EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000 MILES ON THE TIRE AND IT WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE HAD THROWN...

Oct 11, 2001 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH IN A 1999 FORD F250, THE LEFT-REAR FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRE, SIZE: LT265/75R16, EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000 MILES ON THE TIRE AND IT WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE HAD THROWN...

Oct 1, 2001 Air Bags

I AM SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT IN THE HOPES THAT I WILL GET SOME ANSWERS. HAVING JUST COME OFF THE INTERSTATE 40 ONTO OUR 14 ACRES, BOTH AIR BAGS IN A VEHICLE WE OWNED EXACTLY 23 DAYS, DEPLOYED - DESTROYING THE CAB INTERIOR OF THE TRUCK. I PHONED THE MANUFACTURER IMMEDIATELY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE ...

Oct 1, 2001 Air Bags

I AM SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT IN THE HOPES THAT I WILL GET SOME ANSWERS. HAVING JUST COME OFF THE INTERSTATE 40 ONTO OUR 14 ACRES, BOTH AIR BAGS IN A VEHICLE WE OWNED EXACTLY 23 DAYS, DEPLOYED - DESTROYING THE CAB INTERIOR OF THE TRUCK. I PHONED THE MANUFACTURER IMMEDIATELY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE ...

Sep 30, 2001 Tires

TIRE HAS A BULGE IN ONE-HALF OF THE TREAD APPROXIMATELY 16 INCHES LONG. I NOTICED THE TRUCK STEERING OUT OF CONTROL AND I WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE BEFORE IT BURST. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE AND IT HOLDS AIR BUT I INTEND TO REPLACE ALL MY TIRES WITHIN THE NEXT WEEK OR SO. SINCE IT HASN'T FAILED I THOU...

Sep 30, 2001 Tires

TIRE HAS A BULGE IN ONE-HALF OF THE TREAD APPROXIMATELY 16 INCHES LONG. I NOTICED THE TRUCK STEERING OUT OF CONTROL AND I WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE BEFORE IT BURST. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE AND IT HOLDS AIR BUT I INTEND TO REPLACE ALL MY TIRES WITHIN THE NEXT WEEK OR SO. SINCE IT HASN'T FAILED I THOU...

Sep 28, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, THEN NOTICED A TRAIL OF TRANSMISSION FLUID BEHIND VEHICLE, ADDED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. COULD NOT FIND WHERE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM, VEHICLE AT DEALER AT THIS TIME.*AK CONSUMER STATED TRAMSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT, MEC...

Sep 28, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, THEN NOTICED A TRAIL OF TRANSMISSION FLUID BEHIND VEHICLE, ADDED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. COULD NOT FIND WHERE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM, VEHICLE AT DEALER AT THIS TIME.*AK CONSUMER STATED TRAMSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT, MEC...

Sep 7, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE DUAL FUEL TANKS . FUEL CROSSING OVER BETWEEN FUEL TANKS AT RANDOM INTERVALS. DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY ANY RECALLS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 7, 2001 Tires

SIDEWALL BLEW OUT ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 72 MPH. LEFT FRONT IS NOW MAKING A SLAPPING NOISE. FORD DEALER SAID TO CONTACT FIRESTONE. FIRESTONE DEALER SAID NO WARRANTY OR RECALL, OFFERED TO SELL NEW TIRES AT 25 % DISCOUNT.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW81XL108 TIRESIZE: LT265/75R1)

Sep 7, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE DUAL FUEL TANKS . FUEL CROSSING OVER BETWEEN FUEL TANKS AT RANDOM INTERVALS. DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY ANY RECALLS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 7, 2001 Tires

SIDEWALL BLEW OUT ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 72 MPH. LEFT FRONT IS NOW MAKING A SLAPPING NOISE. FORD DEALER SAID TO CONTACT FIRESTONE. FIRESTONE DEALER SAID NO WARRANTY OR RECALL, OFFERED TO SELL NEW TIRES AT 25 % DISCOUNT.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW81XL108 TIRESIZE: LT265/75R1)

Sep 3, 2001 Steering

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE IDLE ARM CONTROL VALVE. WHAT IT IS USED FOR AND WHY IT WOULD GO BAD?*AK

Sep 3, 2001 Steering

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE IDLE ARM CONTROL VALVE. WHAT IT IS USED FOR AND WHY IT WOULD GO BAD?*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Tires

VIOLENT SHUDDER AT 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY. CONTINUED SHAKING TILL SPEED DECREASED TO AROUND 50 MPH. THE EXTREME TWISTING AND TIRE BOUNCING MADE CONTROL ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE, FORTUNATELY, I HAVE A CLASS A CDL AND WAS ABLE T STOP THE TRUCK SAFELY . FORD DEALER HAS TRUCK AND CAN FIND NOTHINING WRONG WITH MY TR...

Aug 30, 2001 Tires

VIOLENT SHUDDER AT 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY. CONTINUED SHAKING TILL SPEED DECREASED TO AROUND 50 MPH. THE EXTREME TWISTING AND TIRE BOUNCING MADE CONTROL ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE, FORTUNATELY, I HAVE A CLASS A CDL AND WAS ABLE T STOP THE TRUCK SAFELY . FORD DEALER HAS TRUCK AND CAN FIND NOTHINING WRONG WITH MY TR...

Aug 23, 2001 Tires

THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE FREEWAY. THE TREAD CAME OFF AND THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. I TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE TO REPLACE THE TIRE--THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THE TIME. THE SECOND TIME, 2 WEEKS AGO, THE TIRE TREAD WHIPPED AROUND INSIDE THE WHEEL WELL AND WRECKED MY FENDER AND RUNNING BOA...

Aug 23, 2001 Tires

THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE FREEWAY. THE TREAD CAME OFF AND THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. I TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE TO REPLACE THE TIRE--THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THE TIME. THE SECOND TIME, 2 WEEKS AGO, THE TIRE TREAD WHIPPED AROUND INSIDE THE WHEEL WELL AND WRECKED MY FENDER AND RUNNING BOA...

Aug 14, 2001 Air Bags Crash

ON JANUARY 30, 2001 OUR VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ONE CAR COLLISION WITH A BRIDGE OVERPASS CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS TO OUR TRUCK. THIS WAS MAINLY A FRONT IMPACT WITH COLLATORAL DAMAGE TO THE REST OF THE TRUCK. MY WIFE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, OUR SON WAS IN A REAR SEAT AND ALL WERE WEARING OUR SEATBEL...

Aug 14, 2001 Air Bags Crash

ON JANUARY 30, 2001 OUR VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ONE CAR COLLISION WITH A BRIDGE OVERPASS CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS TO OUR TRUCK. THIS WAS MAINLY A FRONT IMPACT WITH COLLATORAL DAMAGE TO THE REST OF THE TRUCK. MY WIFE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, OUR SON WAS IN A REAR SEAT AND ALL WERE WEARING OUR SEATBEL...

Aug 10, 2001 Tires

1ST TIRE FAILED W/ TREAD SEPARATION OCT, 2000. DID NOT REPORT BECAUSE THOUGHT WAS ISOLATED INCIDENT. THEN, ON MAY 22, 2001, 2ND AND 3RD TIRES OF THE ORIGINAL FOUR FAILED WITH TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION WITHIN 125 MILES OF EACH OTHER. WE HAD TO LIMP HOME ON TWO USED TIRES. WE WERE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE NO ...

Aug 10, 2001 Tires

1ST TIRE FAILED W/ TREAD SEPARATION OCT, 2000. DID NOT REPORT BECAUSE THOUGHT WAS ISOLATED INCIDENT. THEN, ON MAY 22, 2001, 2ND AND 3RD TIRES OF THE ORIGINAL FOUR FAILED WITH TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION WITHIN 125 MILES OF EACH OTHER. WE HAD TO LIMP HOME ON TWO USED TIRES. WE WERE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE NO ...

Aug 10, 2001 Tires

1ST TIRE FAILED W/ TREAD SEPARATION OCT, 2000. DID NOT REPORT BECAUSE THOUGHT WAS ISOLATED INCIDENT. THEN, ON MAY 22, 2001, 2ND AND 3RD TIRES OF THE ORIGINAL FOUR FAILED WITH TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION WITHIN 125 MILES OF EACH OTHER. WE HAD TO LIMP HOME ON TWO USED TIRES. WE WERE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE NO ...

Aug 10, 2001 Tires

1ST TIRE FAILED W/ TREAD SEPARATION OCT, 2000. DID NOT REPORT BECAUSE THOUGHT WAS ISOLATED INCIDENT. THEN, ON MAY 22, 2001, 2ND AND 3RD TIRES OF THE ORIGINAL FOUR FAILED WITH TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION WITHIN 125 MILES OF EACH OTHER. WE HAD TO LIMP HOME ON TWO USED TIRES. WE WERE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE NO ...

Aug 7, 2001 Structure

BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER'S DOORS ARE SHOWING STRESS CRACKS. CONSUMER FEELS IN AN ACCIDENT DOORS MAY NOT HOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 7, 2001 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, F250, LT265/75R16SIZE. REAR TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED A SPLIT RESULTING IN AIR LOSS, CAUSING A BLOWOUT FROM SIDEWALL WHICH RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 7, 2001 Structure

BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER'S DOORS ARE SHOWING STRESS CRACKS. CONSUMER FEELS IN AN ACCIDENT DOORS MAY NOT HOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 7, 2001 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, F250, LT265/75R16SIZE. REAR TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED A SPLIT RESULTING IN AIR LOSS, CAUSING A BLOWOUT FROM SIDEWALL WHICH RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 2001 Tires

SIDEWALLS ON FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX TIRES HAVE CRACKS ALL AROUND THEM. CRACKS WERE APPROXIMATELY 1/3 TO 3/8 DEEP. HAVE NOT BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DEALERSHIP OR TIRE RETAILER. FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX, 265/75R16 WITH APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES ON THEM. *AK

Jul 24, 2001 Tires

SIDEWALLS ON FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX TIRES HAVE CRACKS ALL AROUND THEM. CRACKS WERE APPROXIMATELY 1/3 TO 3/8 DEEP. HAVE NOT BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DEALERSHIP OR TIRE RETAILER. FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX, 265/75R16 WITH APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES ON THEM. *AK

Jul 23, 2001 Steering

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VERY HARD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN JULY OF 2000 THE NEWSPAPER IN BECKLEY, WV , THE REGISTER-HERALD, RAN AN ARTICLE THAT NHTSA REPORTS THAT THE FORD F-SERIES SUPER DUTY TRUCK HAD PROBLEMS OF LOSING THEIR S...

Jul 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VERY HARD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN JULY OF 2000 THE NEWSPAPER IN BECKLEY, WV , THE REGISTER-HERALD, RAN AN ARTICLE THAT NHTSA REPORTS THAT THE FORD F-SERIES SUPER DUTY TRUCK HAD PROBLEMS OF LOSING THEIR S...

Jul 23, 2001 Steering

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VERY HARD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN JULY OF 2000 THE NEWSPAPER IN BECKLEY, WV , THE REGISTER-HERALD, RAN AN ARTICLE THAT NHTSA REPORTS THAT THE FORD F-SERIES SUPER DUTY TRUCK HAD PROBLEMS OF LOSING THEIR S...

Jul 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VERY HARD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN JULY OF 2000 THE NEWSPAPER IN BECKLEY, WV , THE REGISTER-HERALD, RAN AN ARTICLE THAT NHTSA REPORTS THAT THE FORD F-SERIES SUPER DUTY TRUCK HAD PROBLEMS OF LOSING THEIR S...

Jul 16, 2001 Tires Crash

COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION. TIRES ARE FAIRLY NEW AND IN VERY GOOD SHAPE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 3057060)

Jul 16, 2001 Tires Crash

COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION. TIRES ARE FAIRLY NEW AND IN VERY GOOD SHAPE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 3057060)

Jul 13, 2001 Tires

PURCHASED NEW TIRES ON 3/16/2001. ON 4/23/2001 FOUND HOLE ON OUTERWALL OF TIRE. DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE HAD NOT PURCHASED ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY. HE ATTRIBUTED THE DAMAGE TO THAT. PURCHASED AT TOM FROST FIRESTONE IN WARRENTON, VA. *AK (TIRESIZE: 265/75R16E)

Jul 13, 2001 Tires

PURCHASED NEW TIRES ON 3/16/2001. ON 4/23/2001 FOUND HOLE ON OUTERWALL OF TIRE. DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE HAD NOT PURCHASED ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY. HE ATTRIBUTED THE DAMAGE TO THAT. PURCHASED AT TOM FROST FIRESTONE IN WARRENTON, VA. *AK (TIRESIZE: 265/75R16E)

Jul 9, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ON DASH WENT OUT. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID TO SHUTOFF VEHICLE IN FEAR THAT VEHICLE MAY NOT START AGAIN. CONSUMER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT DEALER.*AK A FAULTY FUSE PANEL WAS DISCOVERED AND REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME WHICH CONTOLS THE COMPUTER AND INSTRUMENT PANE...

Jul 9, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ON DASH WENT OUT. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID TO SHUTOFF VEHICLE IN FEAR THAT VEHICLE MAY NOT START AGAIN. CONSUMER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT DEALER.*AK A FAULTY FUSE PANEL WAS DISCOVERED AND REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME WHICH CONTOLS THE COMPUTER AND INSTRUMENT PANE...

Jul 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS ARE DISINTEGRATING ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. ALSO, ROTORS ARE SCORED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER PADS HAD TO BE REPAIRED. *AK

Jul 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS ARE DISINTEGRATING ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. ALSO, ROTORS ARE SCORED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER PADS HAD TO BE REPAIRED. *AK

Jul 3, 2001 Tires

THREE TIRES HAVE TREAD SEPARATION AS STATED BY DEALERSHIP. FIRESTONE SAYS "BULL" BUT, WILL REPLACE AT A PRORATE WHICH IS BASICALLY I MUST PAY FULL PRICE TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE TIRES WITH A LOT OF TREAD LEFT ON THEM. I CALLED FIRESTONE CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THEY TOLD ME TO GO JUMP IN THE LAKE. *AK (DOT...

Jul 3, 2001 Tires

THREE TIRES HAVE TREAD SEPARATION AS STATED BY DEALERSHIP. FIRESTONE SAYS "BULL" BUT, WILL REPLACE AT A PRORATE WHICH IS BASICALLY I MUST PAY FULL PRICE TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE TIRES WITH A LOT OF TREAD LEFT ON THEM. I CALLED FIRESTONE CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THEY TOLD ME TO GO JUMP IN THE LAKE. *AK (DOT...

Jul 2, 2001 Tires

TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A FORD, F250, 1999, TIRE SIZE LT26575R16, DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE, AND TIRES HAVE OVER TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND MILE S ON THEM. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION WHEN MECHANIC NOTICED THAT FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD...

Jul 2, 2001 Tires

TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A FORD, F250, 1999, TIRE SIZE LT26575R16, DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE, AND TIRES HAVE OVER TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND MILE S ON THEM. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION WHEN MECHANIC NOTICED THAT FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD...

Jun 29, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Structure

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Wheels

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Power Train

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Equipment

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Structure

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Wheels

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Power Train

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 29, 2001 Equipment

AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW ...

Jun 28, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THAT EXTERIOR MIRRORS THAT ARE USED FOR TOWING OF VEHICLE ARE NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY. MIRRORS ARE SUPPOSE TO SHOW REAR TIRES TO CURVE, NOT JUST REAR OF TIRES. IT VERY HARD TO MANEUVER VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.*AK FORD STATES IF CONSUMER WANTS TO REPLACE TH...

Jun 28, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THAT EXTERIOR MIRRORS THAT ARE USED FOR TOWING OF VEHICLE ARE NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY. MIRRORS ARE SUPPOSE TO SHOW REAR TIRES TO CURVE, NOT JUST REAR OF TIRES. IT VERY HARD TO MANEUVER VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.*AK FORD STATES IF CONSUMER WANTS TO REPLACE TH...

Jun 27, 2001 Tires

PE 00 040/TIRE FAILURE: WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN A 1999, FORD, F250 SUPER DUTY; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE LT265/75R16, DOT# VNW81XM019 HEARD A ROARING SOUND. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED A LEFT REAR FLAT TIRE. TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS INFORMED...

Jun 27, 2001 Tires

PE 00 040/TIRE FAILURE: WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN A 1999, FORD, F250 SUPER DUTY; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE LT265/75R16, DOT# VNW81XM019 HEARD A ROARING SOUND. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED A LEFT REAR FLAT TIRE. TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS INFORMED...

Jun 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER BRAKE WORK WAS PREFORMED ON VEHICLE. WHEN HAULING AND UPON BRAKING VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER BRAKE WORK WAS PREFORMED ON VEHICLE. WHEN HAULING AND UPON BRAKING VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES AND THEY STILL WARP AFTER ABOUT 8OOO MILES. *AK

Jun 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES AND THEY STILL WARP AFTER ABOUT 8OOO MILES. *AK

Jun 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE COMIMG OFF A RAMP ONTO THE FREEWAY AT 30 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING CONTROL AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT DRIVELINE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Power Train

WHILE COMIMG OFF A RAMP ONTO THE FREEWAY AT 30 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING CONTROL AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT DRIVELINE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE COMING OFF A RAMP ONTO FREEWAY AT 30 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING CONTROL. AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE , VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT DRIVELINE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. NO COLLISION OR INJURIES OCCURRED. PLEASE GIVE...

Jun 13, 2001 Power Train

WHILE COMING OFF A RAMP ONTO FREEWAY AT 30 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING CONTROL. AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE , VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT DRIVELINE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. NO COLLISION OR INJURIES OCCURRED. PLEASE GIVE...

Jun 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, THE BRAKES LOCK UP MOMENTARILY, BUT THE DEALER STATES THAT IT WAS NORMAL, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BRAKES WERE DANGEROUS. *YH

Jun 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE COMIMG OFF A RAMP ONTO THE FREEWAY AT 30 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING CONTROL AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT DRIVELINE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Power Train

WHILE COMIMG OFF A RAMP ONTO THE FREEWAY AT 30 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING CONTROL AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT DRIVELINE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE COMING OFF A RAMP ONTO FREEWAY AT 30 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING CONTROL. AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE , VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT DRIVELINE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. NO COLLISION OR INJURIES OCCURRED. PLEASE GIVE...

Jun 13, 2001 Power Train

WHILE COMING OFF A RAMP ONTO FREEWAY AT 30 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING CONTROL. AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE , VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT DRIVELINE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. NO COLLISION OR INJURIES OCCURRED. PLEASE GIVE...

Jun 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, THE BRAKES LOCK UP MOMENTARILY, BUT THE DEALER STATES THAT IT WAS NORMAL, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BRAKES WERE DANGEROUS. *YH

Jun 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

May 23, 2001 Tires

TIRES REMOVED FROM VEHICLE AND REPLACED DO TO SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT TIRES FAILING DO TO TREAD SEPARATION ON SIMILAR VEHICLES. TIRES SHOW DRY ROTTING OF WHITE LETTERS. ALL FIVE TIRES REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER FOR A COST OF OVER 1 THOUSAND DOLLARS.*AK (DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN TIRESIZE: P2657...

May 23, 2001 Tires

CAUGHT TREAD SEPARATING FROM SIDEWALL. TIRE APPEARED TO BE DRY ROTTING OR CRACKING ALONG SIDEWALL AND TREAD MEETING AREA. FIRESTONE PRORATED A WARRANTY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW81XL TIRESIZE: 265-75-16)

May 23, 2001 Tires

TIRES REMOVED FROM VEHICLE AND REPLACED DO TO SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT TIRES FAILING DO TO TREAD SEPARATION ON SIMILAR VEHICLES. TIRES SHOW DRY ROTTING OF WHITE LETTERS. ALL FIVE TIRES REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER FOR A COST OF OVER 1 THOUSAND DOLLARS.*AK (DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN TIRESIZE: P2657...

May 23, 2001 Tires

CAUGHT TREAD SEPARATING FROM SIDEWALL. TIRE APPEARED TO BE DRY ROTTING OR CRACKING ALONG SIDEWALL AND TREAD MEETING AREA. FIRESTONE PRORATED A WARRANTY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW81XL TIRESIZE: 265-75-16)

May 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT AN EMERGENCY STOP SITUATION IT CAUSED VEHICLE TO PULL TO RIGHT. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS STILL PULLING TO THE RIGHT UPON BRAKING. *SLC

May 21, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY UNSTABLE WHENEVER THERE IS A CHANGE IN SURFACE MATERIAL, IE. EXPANSION JOINTS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY AND CAUSING THE DRIVER TO VEER OFF THE ROAD INTO THE MEDIAN STRIP. NLM

May 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT AN EMERGENCY STOP SITUATION IT CAUSED VEHICLE TO PULL TO RIGHT. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS STILL PULLING TO THE RIGHT UPON BRAKING. *SLC

May 21, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY UNSTABLE WHENEVER THERE IS A CHANGE IN SURFACE MATERIAL, IE. EXPANSION JOINTS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY AND CAUSING THE DRIVER TO VEER OFF THE ROAD INTO THE MEDIAN STRIP. NLM

May 15, 2001 Steering Crash

MY TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. MENTION WAS MADE BY THE DRIVER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN SEEMED TO GO OUT. I IGNORED HIS COMMENTS AND SIMPLY ASSUMED THAT HE WAS DRIVING TOO FAST AND LOST CONTROL. ON MAY 11, 2001 I READ AN ARTICLE IN THE KANSAS CITY STAR THAT INDICATED YOUR AGENCY WAS OPENING ...

May 15, 2001 Steering Crash

MY TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. MENTION WAS MADE BY THE DRIVER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN SEEMED TO GO OUT. I IGNORED HIS COMMENTS AND SIMPLY ASSUMED THAT HE WAS DRIVING TOO FAST AND LOST CONTROL. ON MAY 11, 2001 I READ AN ARTICLE IN THE KANSAS CITY STAR THAT INDICATED YOUR AGENCY WAS OPENING ...

May 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ENGINE STALLED. CONSUMER NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER AND FUEL USAGE PRIOR TO THIS STALLING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED 2 ELECTRONIC SENSORS. THEN A FEW DAYS LATER, ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. DEALERSHIP HAS VEHICLE, AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF DEFECT. *A...

May 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AT 8577 AND 9830 MILES ON VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THERE WERE TWO LEAKS. REAR MAIN SEAL AND ENGINE OIL PAN WERE LEAKING ON FIRST OCCURRENCE. DEALERSHIP PATCHED LEAK WITHOUT PULLING ENGINE. ON SECOND OCCURRENCE, DEALERSHIP HAD TO PULL ENG...

May 10, 2001 Power Train

ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AT 8577 AND 9830 MILES ON VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THERE WERE TWO LEAKS. REAR MAIN SEAL AND ENGINE OIL PAN WERE LEAKING ON FIRST OCCURRENCE. DEALERSHIP PATCHED LEAK WITHOUT PULLING ENGINE. ON SECOND OCCURRENCE, DEALERSHIP HAD TO PULL ENG...

May 10, 2001 Power Train

THERE WAS VIBRATION IN VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 35 AND 50 MPH. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT ENTIRE DRIVELINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE COMPONENT WAS WARPED. *AK

May 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ENGINE STALLED. CONSUMER NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER AND FUEL USAGE PRIOR TO THIS STALLING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED 2 ELECTRONIC SENSORS. THEN A FEW DAYS LATER, ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. DEALERSHIP HAS VEHICLE, AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF DEFECT. *A...

May 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AT 8577 AND 9830 MILES ON VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THERE WERE TWO LEAKS. REAR MAIN SEAL AND ENGINE OIL PAN WERE LEAKING ON FIRST OCCURRENCE. DEALERSHIP PATCHED LEAK WITHOUT PULLING ENGINE. ON SECOND OCCURRENCE, DEALERSHIP HAD TO PULL ENG...

May 10, 2001 Power Train

ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AT 8577 AND 9830 MILES ON VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THERE WERE TWO LEAKS. REAR MAIN SEAL AND ENGINE OIL PAN WERE LEAKING ON FIRST OCCURRENCE. DEALERSHIP PATCHED LEAK WITHOUT PULLING ENGINE. ON SECOND OCCURRENCE, DEALERSHIP HAD TO PULL ENG...

May 10, 2001 Power Train

THERE WAS VIBRATION IN VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 35 AND 50 MPH. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT ENTIRE DRIVELINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE COMPONENT WAS WARPED. *AK

May 4, 2001 Power Train

GEM MODULE REPLACED 6 TIMES, FIRST DAY CONSUMER TOOK DELIVERY OF VEHICLE. 4 WHEEL DRIVE FUNCTION CAME ON ON IT'S OWN, WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNTIL VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WILL NOT COME ON WHEN CONSUMER NEEDS IT TO COME ON.*AK

May 4, 2001 Power Train

GEM MODULE REPLACED 6 TIMES, FIRST DAY CONSUMER TOOK DELIVERY OF VEHICLE. 4 WHEEL DRIVE FUNCTION CAME ON ON IT'S OWN, WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNTIL VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WILL NOT COME ON WHEN CONSUMER NEEDS IT TO COME ON.*AK

May 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SOFT BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES, NOT ALL THE TIME, SOMETIMES WHEN STOPPING THE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR CAUSING LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES, ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION I HAVE WENT TO FAR IN A INTERSTATE DUE TO THE BRAKES.

May 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SOFT BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES, NOT ALL THE TIME, SOMETIMES WHEN STOPPING THE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR CAUSING LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES, ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION I HAVE WENT TO FAR IN A INTERSTATE DUE TO THE BRAKES.

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Structure

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR,ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

VEHICLE HAD REAR BRAKE FIRE DUE TO REAR BRAKES DRAGGING. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE HAD REAR BRAKE FIRE DUE TO REAR BRAKES DRAGGING. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Structure

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR,ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

VEHICLE HAD REAR BRAKE FIRE DUE TO REAR BRAKES DRAGGING. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE HAD REAR BRAKE FIRE DUE TO REAR BRAKES DRAGGING. *AK

Apr 22, 2001 Tires

THE FRONT TIRES ON MY VEHICLE HAVE INDENTIONS IN THE TREAD. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A FIRESTONE DEALER TO INQUIRE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND IF THESE TIRES WERE BEING RECALLED OR NOT. THE SERVICE MAN SAID IT APPEARED AS IF THE BELTS HAD BROKEN LOOSE IN THE TIRE. THE MANAGER CAME OUT AND SAID THAT IT WA...

Apr 22, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET ON 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, THE TRUCK STARTED TO SHAKE AND THEN THE TIRE THREAD CAP BLEW OFF THE TRUCK DAMAGING RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE FENDER BRACE, MUFFLER, FENDER WELL SKIRTING, AND PAINT. A STATE TROOPER WITNESSED THE WHOLE INCIDENT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: EJLF...

Apr 22, 2001 Tires

THE FRONT TIRES ON MY VEHICLE HAVE INDENTIONS IN THE TREAD. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A FIRESTONE DEALER TO INQUIRE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND IF THESE TIRES WERE BEING RECALLED OR NOT. THE SERVICE MAN SAID IT APPEARED AS IF THE BELTS HAD BROKEN LOOSE IN THE TIRE. THE MANAGER CAME OUT AND SAID THAT IT WA...

Apr 22, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET ON 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, THE TRUCK STARTED TO SHAKE AND THEN THE TIRE THREAD CAP BLEW OFF THE TRUCK DAMAGING RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE FENDER BRACE, MUFFLER, FENDER WELL SKIRTING, AND PAINT. A STATE TROOPER WITNESSED THE WHOLE INCIDENT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: EJLF...

Apr 20, 2001 Power Train

WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEED VEHICLE WILL NOT DOWN SHIFT, AND VEHICLE MAKES NOISES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 20, 2001 Power Train

WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEED VEHICLE WILL NOT DOWN SHIFT, AND VEHICLE MAKES NOISES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 12, 2001 Suspension

THERE IS A POPPING SOUND FROM RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE OR IT COULD BE METAL FATIGUE WHEN BACKING UP, GOING FORWARD OR WHEN TURNING WHEELS. DOES NOT OCCUR DURING NORMAL DRIVING, ONLY WHEN JUST ACCELERATING. SOUND WILL OCCUR APPROXIMATELY 4 OR 5 T...

Apr 12, 2001 Suspension

THERE IS A POPPING SOUND FROM RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE OR IT COULD BE METAL FATIGUE WHEN BACKING UP, GOING FORWARD OR WHEN TURNING WHEELS. DOES NOT OCCUR DURING NORMAL DRIVING, ONLY WHEN JUST ACCELERATING. SOUND WILL OCCUR APPROXIMATELY 4 OR 5 T...

Apr 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD ROTORS TURNED AT 32000 MILES. IN NOVEMBER2 00O, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE VIBRATED ALL WAY TO STEERING WHEEL. ON FEB 19, 2001 TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO SAID HE COULD NOT FIND A REMEDY. ROTORS WERE WARPED. *AK

Apr 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD ROTORS TURNED AT 32000 MILES. IN NOVEMBER2 00O, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE VIBRATED ALL WAY TO STEERING WHEEL. ON FEB 19, 2001 TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO SAID HE COULD NOT FIND A REMEDY. ROTORS WERE WARPED. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Tires

1 TIRE HAS A SEPARATION OF TREAD AROUND IT. LOOKS LIKE A TEAR ON THE EDGE. THE OTHER TIRE HAS A SLIT IN THE SIDEWALL. FIRESTONE WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT I WAS PAST THE "CUSTOMER SATISFACTION POINT" WITH THE TIRES.*AK (DOT NUMBER: BM14474-3 TIRESIZE: L265/75R16)

Apr 4, 2001 Tires

1 TIRE HAS A SEPARATION OF TREAD AROUND IT. LOOKS LIKE A TEAR ON THE EDGE. THE OTHER TIRE HAS A SLIT IN THE SIDEWALL. FIRESTONE WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT I WAS PAST THE "CUSTOMER SATISFACTION POINT" WITH THE TIRES.*AK (DOT NUMBER: BM14474-3 TIRESIZE: L265/75R16)

Mar 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

INNER COOLING PIPE IS SEPARATING FROM THE TURBO CHARGER, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER, CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE. FORD ISSUED SSM# 13706 FOR THIS DEFECT. *AK *SLC

Mar 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

INNER COOLING PIPE IS SEPARATING FROM THE TURBO CHARGER, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER, CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE. FORD ISSUED SSM# 13706 FOR THIS DEFECT. *AK *SLC

Mar 28, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW8 1XL TIRESIZE: LT265/75R1)

Mar 28, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW8 1XL TIRESIZE: LT265/75R1)

Mar 23, 2001 Power Train

SOMTIMES WHEN SHIFTING FROM TWO WHEEL DRIVE TO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DOSE NOT ENGAGE. WHEN DRIVING ON WET PAVMENT IT KICKS OUT OF FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ON ITS OWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK SOMETIMES, THE HABS DO NOT LOCK. THE O-RINGS WAS REPAIRED FOR TIMES. *YH

Mar 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

SOMTIMES WHEN SHIFTING FROM TWO WHEEL DRIVE TO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DOSE NOT ENGAGE. WHEN DRIVING ON WET PAVMENT IT KICKS OUT OF FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ON ITS OWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK SOMETIMES, THE HABS DO NOT LOCK. THE O-RINGS WAS REPAIRED FOR TIMES. *YH

Mar 23, 2001 Power Train

SOMTIMES WHEN SHIFTING FROM TWO WHEEL DRIVE TO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DOSE NOT ENGAGE. WHEN DRIVING ON WET PAVMENT IT KICKS OUT OF FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ON ITS OWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK SOMETIMES, THE HABS DO NOT LOCK. THE O-RINGS WAS REPAIRED FOR TIMES. *YH

Mar 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

SOMTIMES WHEN SHIFTING FROM TWO WHEEL DRIVE TO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DOSE NOT ENGAGE. WHEN DRIVING ON WET PAVMENT IT KICKS OUT OF FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ON ITS OWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK SOMETIMES, THE HABS DO NOT LOCK. THE O-RINGS WAS REPAIRED FOR TIMES. *YH

Mar 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SEAL FAILED, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SEAL FAILED, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH PEDAL TO FLOOR BOARD VEHICLE GOES INTO EXTENDED STOPING DISTANCE. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT FLYWHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH PEDAL TO FLOOR BOARD VEHICLE GOES INTO EXTENDED STOPING DISTANCE. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT FLYWHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH PEDAL TO FLOOR BOARD VEHICLE GOES INTO EXTENDED STOPING DISTANCE. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT FLYWHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH PEDAL TO FLOOR BOARD VEHICLE GOES INTO EXTENDED STOPING DISTANCE. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT FLYWHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IF THIS VEHICLE HITS A BUMP WHILE APPLYING BRAKES BRAKES WILL RELEASE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR COMPLETELY AND THE CONSUMER WAS UN ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *YH

Mar 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IF THIS VEHICLE HITS A BUMP WHILE APPLYING BRAKES BRAKES WILL RELEASE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR COMPLETELY AND THE CONSUMER WAS UN ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *YH

Mar 12, 2001 Interior Lighting

DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND COURTESY LIGHT REMAINING ON AFTER ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Structure

DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND COURTESY LIGHT REMAINING ON AFTER ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Steering

BRAKES COMEPLETELY RELEASE WHEN APPLIED AND HITTING BUMP IN ROAD,MUST DEPRESS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO STOP,ON SEVERAL OCCAISIONS.I'VE HAD THREE NEAR ACCIDENTS IN PAST 30 DAYS. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES COMEPLETELY RELEASE WHEN APPLIED AND HITTING BUMP IN ROAD,MUST DEPRESS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO STOP,ON SEVERAL OCCAISIONS.I'VE HAD THREE NEAR ACCIDENTS IN PAST 30 DAYS. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Interior Lighting

DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND COURTESY LIGHT REMAINING ON AFTER ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Structure

DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND COURTESY LIGHT REMAINING ON AFTER ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Steering

BRAKES COMEPLETELY RELEASE WHEN APPLIED AND HITTING BUMP IN ROAD,MUST DEPRESS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO STOP,ON SEVERAL OCCAISIONS.I'VE HAD THREE NEAR ACCIDENTS IN PAST 30 DAYS. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES COMEPLETELY RELEASE WHEN APPLIED AND HITTING BUMP IN ROAD,MUST DEPRESS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO STOP,ON SEVERAL OCCAISIONS.I'VE HAD THREE NEAR ACCIDENTS IN PAST 30 DAYS. *AK

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE, MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH THE SENSOR WHEEL INSIDE DIFFERENTIAL. *AK THE BRAKES REQUIRE EXTRA PEDAL PRESSURE TO STOP. *YH

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE, MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH THE SENSOR WHEEL INSIDE DIFFERENTIAL. *AK THE BRAKES REQUIRE EXTRA PEDAL PRESSURE TO STOP. *YH

Mar 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER REPLACED WARPED ROTORS, CALIPERS AND PADS TO ELIMINATE PULSATING. PULSATION IS BEGINNING TO RECUR.*AK

Mar 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER REPLACED WARPED ROTORS, CALIPERS AND PADS TO ELIMINATE PULSATING. PULSATION IS BEGINNING TO RECUR.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Steering

DRIVER WAS PREPARING TO ENTER PARKING SPACE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENDLY LOST ALL POWER BRAKES AND STEERING POSSIBLY CAUSED BY HYDROBOOST UNIT LOSS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE POWER STEERING UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER WAS PREPARING TO ENTER PARKING SPACE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENDLY LOST ALL POWER BRAKES AND STEERING POSSIBLY CAUSED BY HYDROBOOST UNIT LOSS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE POWER STEERING UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 28, 2001 Steering

DRIVER WAS PREPARING TO ENTER PARKING SPACE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENDLY LOST ALL POWER BRAKES AND STEERING POSSIBLY CAUSED BY HYDROBOOST UNIT LOSS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE POWER STEERING UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER WAS PREPARING TO ENTER PARKING SPACE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENDLY LOST ALL POWER BRAKES AND STEERING POSSIBLY CAUSED BY HYDROBOOST UNIT LOSS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE POWER STEERING UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 27, 2001 Interior Lighting

DOOR LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING, AND WHENBRAKES ARE APPLIED INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT AND THEY DON'T TURN OFF UNTIL HE STARTS DRIVING, THE LIGHTS CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. *SLC

Feb 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ON FEBRUAARY 3, 2001 MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO THE CUSTOMER PICKUP AREA OF SEARS IN AMARILLO, TEXAS AS SHE PULLED UP TO THE PICKUP AREA AND REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND OUR PICKUP TRUCK RAMMED THE BACKEND OF ANOTHER PICKUP TRUCK IN FROM HER. S...

Feb 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON FEBRUAARY 3, 2001 MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO THE CUSTOMER PICKUP AREA OF SEARS IN AMARILLO, TEXAS AS SHE PULLED UP TO THE PICKUP AREA AND REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND OUR PICKUP TRUCK RAMMED THE BACKEND OF ANOTHER PICKUP TRUCK IN FROM HER. S...

Feb 27, 2001 Tires

ALL 5 GOODYEAR WARNGLER AP TIRES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON TRUCK WERE DEFECTIVE WITH BULGES ON SIDEWALLS. BITTERROOT FORD REP DENIED THAT TIRES HAD ANY DEFECTS AND WOULD HAVE "PUT THEM ON HIS WIFE'S CAR" AND IN FACT SAID THAT THEY HAD THE EXACT SAME MODEL TIRES IN THEIR INVENTORY WITH THE SAME BULGE...

Feb 27, 2001 Interior Lighting

DOOR LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING, AND WHENBRAKES ARE APPLIED INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT AND THEY DON'T TURN OFF UNTIL HE STARTS DRIVING, THE LIGHTS CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. *SLC

Feb 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ON FEBRUAARY 3, 2001 MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO THE CUSTOMER PICKUP AREA OF SEARS IN AMARILLO, TEXAS AS SHE PULLED UP TO THE PICKUP AREA AND REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND OUR PICKUP TRUCK RAMMED THE BACKEND OF ANOTHER PICKUP TRUCK IN FROM HER. S...

Feb 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON FEBRUAARY 3, 2001 MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO THE CUSTOMER PICKUP AREA OF SEARS IN AMARILLO, TEXAS AS SHE PULLED UP TO THE PICKUP AREA AND REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND OUR PICKUP TRUCK RAMMED THE BACKEND OF ANOTHER PICKUP TRUCK IN FROM HER. S...

Feb 27, 2001 Tires

ALL 5 GOODYEAR WARNGLER AP TIRES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON TRUCK WERE DEFECTIVE WITH BULGES ON SIDEWALLS. BITTERROOT FORD REP DENIED THAT TIRES HAD ANY DEFECTS AND WOULD HAVE "PUT THEM ON HIS WIFE'S CAR" AND IN FACT SAID THAT THEY HAD THE EXACT SAME MODEL TIRES IN THEIR INVENTORY WITH THE SAME BULGE...

Feb 26, 2001 Steering

LOSS OF CONTROL CAUSED BY STEERING SECTOR SHAFT FAILURE, BODY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. CJ

Feb 26, 2001 Steering

LOSS OF CONTROL CAUSED BY STEERING SECTOR SHAFT FAILURE, BODY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. CJ

Feb 25, 2001 Steering

THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED FROM A STOP TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TURNED RIGHT MIDWAY IN THE TURN, THE VEHICLE HIT A GUARD DAMAGING RIGHT CONTROL ARM, AXLE MOUNT, RIGHT HEADLIGHT AND FENDER, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS ACCIDENT OCCURED DUE TO FAULTY STEERING COMPONENT. NLM

Feb 25, 2001 Steering

THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED FROM A STOP TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TURNED RIGHT MIDWAY IN THE TURN, THE VEHICLE HIT A GUARD DAMAGING RIGHT CONTROL ARM, AXLE MOUNT, RIGHT HEADLIGHT AND FENDER, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS ACCIDENT OCCURED DUE TO FAULTY STEERING COMPONENT. NLM

Feb 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER WARRANTY ROTORS MACHINED AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED. SECOND TIME, ROTORS MACHINED AND NEW FORD PART NUMBER FOR PADS REPLACED. BRAKE FAILURE POSSIBLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT WITH INJURY.*AK

Feb 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER WARRANTY ROTORS MACHINED AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED. SECOND TIME, ROTORS MACHINED AND NEW FORD PART NUMBER FOR PADS REPLACED. BRAKE FAILURE POSSIBLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT WITH INJURY.*AK

Feb 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER WARRANTY ROTORS MACHINED AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED. SECOND TIME, ROTORS MACHINED AND NEW FORD PART NUMBER FOR PADS REPLACED. BRAKE FAILURE POSSIBLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT WITH INJURY.*AK

Feb 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER WARRANTY ROTORS MACHINED AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED. SECOND TIME, ROTORS MACHINED AND NEW FORD PART NUMBER FOR PADS REPLACED. BRAKE FAILURE POSSIBLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT WITH INJURY.*AK

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRAINING WATER SEPARATOR DIESEL FUEL WILL DRIP ON SIDE OF ENGINE, CAUSING FIRE HAZARD. THERE IS NO SAFETY DEVICE OR HOSE TO PREVENT DRIPPING. *AK THE FUEL ALSO DRIPS UNDER NEATH THE VEHICLE. *YH

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRAINING WATER SEPARATOR DIESEL FUEL WILL DRIP ON SIDE OF ENGINE, CAUSING FIRE HAZARD. THERE IS NO SAFETY DEVICE OR HOSE TO PREVENT DRIPPING. *AK THE FUEL ALSO DRIPS UNDER NEATH THE VEHICLE. *YH

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOININTERMITTENT STALLING, AND DEALER UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE HYDRO BOOST FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES CAUSING THE TRUCK TO DRIFT INTO DITCH RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE SIDE PANEL, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BRAKES AND STEERING SHOULD NOT BE DESIGNED TO BE CONTROLLED BY A COMMON UNIT. NLM

Feb 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE HYDRO BOOST FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES CAUSING THE TRUCK TO DRIFT INTO DITCH RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE SIDE PANEL, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BRAKES AND STEERING SHOULD NOT BE DESIGNED TO BE CONTROLLED BY A COMMON UNIT. NLM

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOININTERMITTENT STALLING, AND DEALER UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE HYDRO BOOST FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES CAUSING THE TRUCK TO DRIFT INTO DITCH RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE SIDE PANEL, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BRAKES AND STEERING SHOULD NOT BE DESIGNED TO BE CONTROLLED BY A COMMON UNIT. NLM

Feb 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE HYDRO BOOST FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES CAUSING THE TRUCK TO DRIFT INTO DITCH RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE SIDE PANEL, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BRAKES AND STEERING SHOULD NOT BE DESIGNED TO BE CONTROLLED BY A COMMON UNIT. NLM

Feb 14, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 25-30 MPH, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. DRIVER REPORTED NECK/ARM AND SHOULDER INJURIES. *AK

Feb 14, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 25-30 MPH, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. DRIVER REPORTED NECK/ARM AND SHOULDER INJURIES. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRE EXPERIENCED A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL, TIRE SIZE LT265/75R16, MADE IN CANADA 303 66 EX BM 14474.3, CONSUMER NOTICED THE BULGE WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *SLC

Feb 12, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRE EXPERIENCED A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL, TIRE SIZE LT265/75R16, MADE IN CANADA 303 66 EX BM 14474.3, CONSUMER NOTICED THE BULGE WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *SLC

Jan 31, 2001 Tires

TIRE SIZE LT23585R16, DOT MD0RRTOV528, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 24,000 MILES. DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE WITH 70 DEGREE WEATHER, RIGHT REAR TIRE FAILED.CONSUMER LOOKED IN REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED SMOKE AND PIECES FLYING. PULLED OVER TO SIDE, AND NOTICED ABOUT 4-6 INCHES OF SIDEWALL...

Jan 31, 2001 Tires

TIRE SIZE LT23585R16, DOT MD0RRTOV528, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 24,000 MILES. DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE WITH 70 DEGREE WEATHER, RIGHT REAR TIRE FAILED.CONSUMER LOOKED IN REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED SMOKE AND PIECES FLYING. PULLED OVER TO SIDE, AND NOTICED ABOUT 4-6 INCHES OF SIDEWALL...

Jan 24, 2001 Steering

STEERING SHAFT IS CLICKING IN COLUMN WHEN TURNING TO LFET OR TO RIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 24, 2001 Steering

STEERING SHAFT IS CLICKING IN COLUMN WHEN TURNING TO LFET OR TO RIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

66,400 MILES AND MY ENGINE IS BLOWN AT A COST OF $4,800.00, UNACCEPTABLE RESULTS FROM AN AUTO THAT IS'NT SUPPOSED TO BE TUNED UP, UNTIL 100,000 MILES. ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE WAS DONE.*AK

Jan 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

66,400 MILES AND MY ENGINE IS BLOWN AT A COST OF $4,800.00, UNACCEPTABLE RESULTS FROM AN AUTO THAT IS'NT SUPPOSED TO BE TUNED UP, UNTIL 100,000 MILES. ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE WAS DONE.*AK

Jan 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V-093001, HOWEVER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THE TIME OF RECALL REPAIRS. *SLC

Jan 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V-093001, HOWEVER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THE TIME OF RECALL REPAIRS. *SLC

Jan 10, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRE P265/75R16 DOT DA217PF136 EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, A FEW WEEKS LATER, FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS STARTING TO EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Jan 10, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRE P265/75R16 DOT DA217PF136 EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, A FEW WEEKS LATER, FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS STARTING TO EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN HIGH BEAMS FAILED, THERE WAS NO LIGHT AT ALL. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT HE MUST HIT SWITCH ON DASH, AND SWITCH IT TO LOW BEAMS. *AK CONSUMER BELEAVE THAT THIS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM. *YH

Jan 8, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION ON ALL FOUR FIRESTONE STEEL TEX LT22575R16 MS TIRES AT 30,000 MILES, TIRES REPLACED WITH SAME TYPE, TREAD SEPARATION ON REPLACEMENT TIRES AT 5,000 MILES. *CJ

Jan 8, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN HIGH BEAMS FAILED, THERE WAS NO LIGHT AT ALL. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT HE MUST HIT SWITCH ON DASH, AND SWITCH IT TO LOW BEAMS. *AK CONSUMER BELEAVE THAT THIS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM. *YH

Jan 8, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION ON ALL FOUR FIRESTONE STEEL TEX LT22575R16 MS TIRES AT 30,000 MILES, TIRES REPLACED WITH SAME TYPE, TREAD SEPARATION ON REPLACEMENT TIRES AT 5,000 MILES. *CJ

Jan 7, 2001 Parking Brake

1. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT DISENGAGE AFTER IT IS ENGAGED. 2. THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL BETWEEN THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THE HEAD ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE JUST ABOVE THE STARTER. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AFTER GOING BACK THE SECOND TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.

Jan 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

1. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT DISENGAGE AFTER IT IS ENGAGED. 2. THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL BETWEEN THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THE HEAD ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE JUST ABOVE THE STARTER. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AFTER GOING BACK THE SECOND TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.

Jan 7, 2001 Parking Brake

1. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT DISENGAGE AFTER IT IS ENGAGED. 2. THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL BETWEEN THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THE HEAD ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE JUST ABOVE THE STARTER. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AFTER GOING BACK THE SECOND TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.

Jan 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

1. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT DISENGAGE AFTER IT IS ENGAGED. 2. THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL BETWEEN THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THE HEAD ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE JUST ABOVE THE STARTER. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AFTER GOING BACK THE SECOND TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.

Jan 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SITTING AT A COMPLETE STOP AND ACCELERATOR IS APPLIED VEHICLE PULLS OF AT A HIGH SPEED, CAUSING TIRES TO SPIN. DEALR HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SITTING AT A COMPLETE STOP AND ACCELERATOR IS APPLIED VEHICLE PULLS OF AT A HIGH SPEED, CAUSING TIRES TO SPIN. DEALR HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Power Train

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL BROKE WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL ABRUPTLY. IF OCCUPANT WAS NOT RESTRAINT HE MAY HAVE FLOWN OUT OF WINDOW. MANUFACTURER SAID IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, AND WON'T ASSIST CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Power Train

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL BROKE WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL ABRUPTLY. IF OCCUPANT WAS NOT RESTRAINT HE MAY HAVE FLOWN OUT OF WINDOW. MANUFACTURER SAID IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, AND WON'T ASSIST CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Tires

BULGES ON SIDEWALLS OF TIRES. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT23585R16 )

Dec 19, 2000 Tires

BULGES ON SIDEWALLS OF TIRES. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT23585R16 )

Dec 18, 2000 Suspension

ORIGINAL BUSHINGS ON FORK WERE PLASTIC. FORD HAS SINCE CHANGED THESE TO ANOTHER MATERIAL. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERS MECHANIC THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL PROBLEMS OF THIS NATURE. I'VE CONTACTED FORD MOTORS AND THEY HAVE FAILED TO RETURN MY CALLS. I'VE ASKED FOR FINANCIAL REIMBURSMENT FOR THIS REPAIR. AGAI...

Dec 18, 2000 Suspension

ORIGINAL BUSHINGS ON FORK WERE PLASTIC. FORD HAS SINCE CHANGED THESE TO ANOTHER MATERIAL. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERS MECHANIC THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL PROBLEMS OF THIS NATURE. I'VE CONTACTED FORD MOTORS AND THEY HAVE FAILED TO RETURN MY CALLS. I'VE ASKED FOR FINANCIAL REIMBURSMENT FOR THIS REPAIR. AGAI...

Dec 13, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX, LT26575R16, 123120Q ON A FORD, F250, 1999. TOW OF TIRE IS SHOWING SOME CRACKS IN SIDEWALLS. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE DROVE TRUCK TO FLORIDA AND UPON CLEANING TRUCK HE NOTICED CRACKING WAS SERIOUSLY WORSE, CONSUMER CONTACTED FIRESTONE AND THEY REPLACED TIRE FREE WITH THE EXC...

Dec 13, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX, LT26575R16, 123120Q ON A FORD, F250, 1999. TOW OF TIRE IS SHOWING SOME CRACKS IN SIDEWALLS. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE DROVE TRUCK TO FLORIDA AND UPON CLEANING TRUCK HE NOTICED CRACKING WAS SERIOUSLY WORSE, CONSUMER CONTACTED FIRESTONE AND THEY REPLACED TIRE FREE WITH THE EXC...

Dec 6, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AND PUTTING FOOT ON BRAKES STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. VHEICLE HAS ABS ON BACK BRAKES ONLY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION -- FIRESTONE CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY (TIRESIZE: 265 75R 16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265 75R 16 )

Dec 6, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION -- FIRESTONE CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265 75R 16 )

Dec 6, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AND PUTTING FOOT ON BRAKES STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. VHEICLE HAS ABS ON BACK BRAKES ONLY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION -- FIRESTONE CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY (TIRESIZE: 265 75R 16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265 75R 16 )

Dec 6, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION -- FIRESTONE CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265 75R 16 )

Dec 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON 7/12/2000 I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE OF SEVERE VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED. AT THAT TIME THE DEALER TURNED THE ROTORS BECAUSE THEY WERE WARPED. NOW 6 MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM HAS RE-OCCURRED. GIVEN THE INFORMATION I HAVE FOUND ON THE INTERNET REGARDING SIMULAR PROBLEM...

Dec 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON 7/12/2000 I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE OF SEVERE VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED. AT THAT TIME THE DEALER TURNED THE ROTORS BECAUSE THEY WERE WARPED. NOW 6 MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM HAS RE-OCCURRED. GIVEN THE INFORMATION I HAVE FOUND ON THE INTERNET REGARDING SIMULAR PROBLEM...

Dec 1, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE P265/75R16 DOT VNW81XM258 EXPERIENCED A SPLIT ON SIDEWALL TOWARDS TOP OF TREAD, THERE WERE A LOT OF CRACKS WHERE TREAD MET TIRE. *SLC

Dec 1, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE P265/75R16 DOT VNW81XM258 EXPERIENCED A SPLIT ON SIDEWALL TOWARDS TOP OF TREAD, THERE WERE A LOT OF CRACKS WHERE TREAD MET TIRE. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Tires

PE00040; ORGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1999, FORD F250, TIRE SIZE 16 INCH. IN RAIN OR SNOW WEATHER CANNOT HOLD ON THE ROAD WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO SLIDE EVERYWHERE.THIS MAY CAUSE A CRASH.*AK THE CUSTOMER REPLACED THE TIRE WITH DIFFERENT BRAND. *YH

Nov 20, 2000 Tires

PE00040; ORGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1999, FORD F250, TIRE SIZE 16 INCH. IN RAIN OR SNOW WEATHER CANNOT HOLD ON THE ROAD WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO SLIDE EVERYWHERE.THIS MAY CAUSE A CRASH.*AK THE CUSTOMER REPLACED THE TIRE WITH DIFFERENT BRAND. *YH

Nov 14, 2000 Electrical System

HOLE WAS BLOWN THROUGH TOP AND SIDE OF BLOCK WITH NO PREVIOUS SYMPTOMS. *AK

Nov 14, 2000 Electrical System

HOLE WAS BLOWN THROUGH TOP AND SIDE OF BLOCK WITH NO PREVIOUS SYMPTOMS. *AK

Oct 30, 2000 Tires

PE 00 040/TIRE FAILURE: REPORTING HAIR LINE CRACKS BETWEEN THE SIDEWALL AND LETTERING ON A 1999 FORD, F250; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, LT 265/75R16, DOT# UNAVAILABLE. FIRESTONE NOTIFIED, AND INFOMED CONSUMER THAT TIRE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALLS. *AK

Oct 30, 2000 Tires

GENERAL GRABBER AW TIRES (P235 85 R16) EXPERIENCED INFLATING SIDEWALLS, BULGING TREADS, SLITS, AND RIPS. *SLC

Oct 30, 2000 Tires

PE 00 040/TIRE FAILURE: REPORTING HAIR LINE CRACKS BETWEEN THE SIDEWALL AND LETTERING ON A 1999 FORD, F250; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, LT 265/75R16, DOT# UNAVAILABLE. FIRESTONE NOTIFIED, AND INFOMED CONSUMER THAT TIRE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALLS. *AK

Oct 30, 2000 Tires

GENERAL GRABBER AW TIRES (P235 85 R16) EXPERIENCED INFLATING SIDEWALLS, BULGING TREADS, SLITS, AND RIPS. *SLC

Oct 23, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A TREE IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE CRASH. FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Visibility

BOTTOM HALF OF BOTH, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS DO NOT ADJUST. IT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE VEHICLE NEXT TO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS THEY CAN DO NOTHING.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES VIBRATE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND BRAKING PRESSURES. PROBLEM STARTED AT 12,000 MILES. ACTS LIKE A ROTOR PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A TREE IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE CRASH. FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Visibility

BOTTOM HALF OF BOTH, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS DO NOT ADJUST. IT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE VEHICLE NEXT TO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS THEY CAN DO NOTHING.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES VIBRATE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND BRAKING PRESSURES. PROBLEM STARTED AT 12,000 MILES. ACTS LIKE A ROTOR PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 18, 2000 Visibility

RIGHT HAND EXTERIOR MIRROR HAS A REGULAR MIRROR. IT DOES NOT HAVE A WIDE ANGLE MIRROR ON IT. IT LIMITS VISION WHEN CHECKING TRAFFIC, BACKING UP OR EVEN CHANGING LANES. THE DEPTH PERCEPTION IS NOT WHAT IT SHOULD BE.*AK

Oct 18, 2000 Tires

TIRES HAVE FLAT SPOTS IN THEM AND THE TREAD IS COMING OFF. (TIRESIZE: 245/75R/16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R/16 )

Oct 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE ROUTING ON TOP OF ENGINE ALLOWED AN ABRASION HOLE IN A PRESSURIZED FEED LINE. THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL FEED LINE WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE FEED LINE ON ONE OF THE CYLINDER FUEL INJECTION LINES. A 3/8 HIGH PRESSURE LINE DEVELOPED A HOLE AND FED FUEL TO TOP OF ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD VALLEY. THI...

Oct 18, 2000 Tires

I HAVE A99 F250 WITH FIRESTONE 16IN STEELTEX A/T TIRES. I RECENTLY HAD A ROUTINE SERVICE VISIT TO MY FORD DEALER AND TOLD THEM MY TWO RIGHT TIRES LOOK LIKE THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE SIDE WALL. AFTER THEY INSPECTED THE TIRES THEY AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND TO TAKE IT TO A FIRESTONE DEALER...

Oct 18, 2000 Visibility

RIGHT HAND EXTERIOR MIRROR HAS A REGULAR MIRROR. IT DOES NOT HAVE A WIDE ANGLE MIRROR ON IT. IT LIMITS VISION WHEN CHECKING TRAFFIC, BACKING UP OR EVEN CHANGING LANES. THE DEPTH PERCEPTION IS NOT WHAT IT SHOULD BE.*AK

Oct 18, 2000 Tires

TIRES HAVE FLAT SPOTS IN THEM AND THE TREAD IS COMING OFF. (TIRESIZE: 245/75R/16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R/16 )

Oct 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE ROUTING ON TOP OF ENGINE ALLOWED AN ABRASION HOLE IN A PRESSURIZED FEED LINE. THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL FEED LINE WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE FEED LINE ON ONE OF THE CYLINDER FUEL INJECTION LINES. A 3/8 HIGH PRESSURE LINE DEVELOPED A HOLE AND FED FUEL TO TOP OF ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD VALLEY. THI...

Oct 18, 2000 Tires

I HAVE A99 F250 WITH FIRESTONE 16IN STEELTEX A/T TIRES. I RECENTLY HAD A ROUTINE SERVICE VISIT TO MY FORD DEALER AND TOLD THEM MY TWO RIGHT TIRES LOOK LIKE THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE SIDE WALL. AFTER THEY INSPECTED THE TIRES THEY AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND TO TAKE IT TO A FIRESTONE DEALER...

Oct 15, 2000 Electrical System

HORN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH OPERATING IN NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND NOT OPERATING AT ALL IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALSO, EXCESSIVE OILS USEAGES, MISSING A QUART WITHIN EVERY THOUSAND MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUME RTHAT HORN PROBLEM COULD NOT NOT BE CORRECTED, A...

Oct 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HORN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH OPERATING IN NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND NOT OPERATING AT ALL IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALSO, EXCESSIVE OILS USEAGES, MISSING A QUART WITHIN EVERY THOUSAND MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUME RTHAT HORN PROBLEM COULD NOT NOT BE CORRECTED, A...

Oct 15, 2000 Electrical System

HORN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH OPERATING IN NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND NOT OPERATING AT ALL IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALSO, EXCESSIVE OILS USEAGES, MISSING A QUART WITHIN EVERY THOUSAND MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUME RTHAT HORN PROBLEM COULD NOT NOT BE CORRECTED, A...

Oct 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HORN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH OPERATING IN NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND NOT OPERATING AT ALL IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALSO, EXCESSIVE OILS USEAGES, MISSING A QUART WITHIN EVERY THOUSAND MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUME RTHAT HORN PROBLEM COULD NOT NOT BE CORRECTED, A...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, FORD PICKUP, TIRE SIZE P23575R16, DOT NUMBER ADORIJC089, TIRES HAD 30 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATION COMING FROM FRONT END, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED INNER T...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

TREAD STARTED TO SEPERATE ,CONTACTED LOCAL FORD DEALER WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND WENT TO LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER HE CHANGED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AFTER THIS TIRE WAS REPLACED I PAID $ 565 TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES WITH MICHELINS AS I HAD NO FAITH IN FIRESTONE TIRES, MY FEAR...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, FORD PICKUP, TIRE SIZE P23575R16, DOT NUMBER ADORIJC089, TIRES HAD 30 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATION COMING FROM FRONT END, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED INNER T...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

TREAD STARTED TO SEPERATE ,CONTACTED LOCAL FORD DEALER WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND WENT TO LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER HE CHANGED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AFTER THIS TIRE WAS REPLACED I PAID $ 565 TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES WITH MICHELINS AS I HAD NO FAITH IN FIRESTONE TIRES, MY FEAR...

Oct 9, 2000 Tires

THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED TWO (2) SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED TIRE BLOWOUTS AT HIGH SPEED. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND HAD PROPER INFLATION AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AT 70 MPH JUST AS I WAS APPROACHING A BRIDGE WHICH NEARLY CAUSED ME ...

Oct 9, 2000 Tires

THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED TWO (2) SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED TIRE BLOWOUTS AT HIGH SPEED. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND HAD PROPER INFLATION AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AT 70 MPH JUST AS I WAS APPROACHING A BRIDGE WHICH NEARLY CAUSED ME ...

Oct 5, 2000 Tires

FORD F250, 1999, FIRESTONE STEEL TEX RADIAL, 265/75R16. LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH FOR NO MORE THAN 3 MILES. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK FIRESTONE OFFERED TO REPLACE THE TIRE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER REPLACED IT WITH A BRAND OTHER THAN FIRESTONE. *SLC

Oct 5, 2000 Tires

FORD F250, 1999, FIRESTONE STEEL TEX RADIAL, 265/75R16. LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH FOR NO MORE THAN 3 MILES. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK FIRESTONE OFFERED TO REPLACE THE TIRE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER REPLACED IT WITH A BRAND OTHER THAN FIRESTONE. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Electrical System

PAD WITHIN HORN ASSEMBLY BECOMES SO HARD IN COLD WEATHER THAT HORN BECOMES INOPERABLE.*AK THE HORN ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, BUT THERE WAS NO DIFFERENCE CAN'T BLOW HORN. *YH

Oct 4, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES HAVE BLOWN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. THE CLUTCH PROBLEM IS A RECURRING ONE. 3 TO 4 TIMES A DAY THE CLUTCH PEDAL STAYS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAVEL DISTANCE OR ONLY COMES HALF-WAY BACK UP. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY. (TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT2...

Oct 4, 2000 Power Train

THE TIRES HAVE BLOWN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. THE CLUTCH PROBLEM IS A RECURRING ONE. 3 TO 4 TIMES A DAY THE CLUTCH PEDAL STAYS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAVEL DISTANCE OR ONLY COMES HALF-WAY BACK UP. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY. (TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT2...

Oct 4, 2000 Tires

DRIVING CONDITION GOOD DRY HIGHWAY - DRIVING 65 MPH FELT SUDDEN VIBRATION PULLED OVER LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD CAME OFF TIRE DID NOT HAVE A FLAT (BLOW OUT) X (DOT NUMBER: ADXT1J2048 TIRESIZE: 12.50R16.5)

Oct 4, 2000 Electrical System

PAD WITHIN HORN ASSEMBLY BECOMES SO HARD IN COLD WEATHER THAT HORN BECOMES INOPERABLE.*AK THE HORN ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, BUT THERE WAS NO DIFFERENCE CAN'T BLOW HORN. *YH

Oct 4, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES HAVE BLOWN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. THE CLUTCH PROBLEM IS A RECURRING ONE. 3 TO 4 TIMES A DAY THE CLUTCH PEDAL STAYS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAVEL DISTANCE OR ONLY COMES HALF-WAY BACK UP. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY. (TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT2...

Oct 4, 2000 Power Train

THE TIRES HAVE BLOWN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. THE CLUTCH PROBLEM IS A RECURRING ONE. 3 TO 4 TIMES A DAY THE CLUTCH PEDAL STAYS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAVEL DISTANCE OR ONLY COMES HALF-WAY BACK UP. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY. (TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT2...

Oct 4, 2000 Tires

DRIVING CONDITION GOOD DRY HIGHWAY - DRIVING 65 MPH FELT SUDDEN VIBRATION PULLED OVER LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD CAME OFF TIRE DID NOT HAVE A FLAT (BLOW OUT) X (DOT NUMBER: ADXT1J2048 TIRESIZE: 12.50R16.5)

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX REAR PASSENGER TIRE P265/75R16 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, DOT VNW81XL198, TIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY. *SLC

Oct 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1.WHILE BRAKING, BRAKES RELEASE WHEN TRUCK HITS A BUMP IN THE ROAD. BRAKES RELEASING AT THE WRONG TIME CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS. 2. TREAD SEPERATED FROM THE TIRE CASING (DOT NUMBER: VNW8 1XL TIRESIZE: 265/175R16)

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX REAR PASSENGER TIRE P265/75R16 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, DOT VNW81XL198, TIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY. *SLC

Oct 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1.WHILE BRAKING, BRAKES RELEASE WHEN TRUCK HITS A BUMP IN THE ROAD. BRAKES RELEASING AT THE WRONG TIME CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS. 2. TREAD SEPERATED FROM THE TIRE CASING (DOT NUMBER: VNW8 1XL TIRESIZE: 265/175R16)

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

PE00020, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 1999 FORD F250, TIRE SIZE LT26575R16 DOT VNW81XL348. FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AND THE DRIVER REAR TREAD CAME OFF ON TWO OCCASIONS, ON ONE OF THE OCCASIONS TWO TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. FIRESTONE IS WILLING TO PRORATE THE TIRES, BUT NOT WILLING...

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

TIRE SEPARATION RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO TRUCK - REPLACED FUEL FILL LINE, REPAIRED LT SIDE PANEL 8 FT BOX, PAINT TOUCH UP.*AK (TIRESIZE: 26575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 26575R16 )

Oct 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

TIRE SEPARATION RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO TRUCK - REPLACED FUEL FILL LINE, REPAIRED LT SIDE PANEL 8 FT BOX, PAINT TOUCH UP.*AK (TIRESIZE: 26575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 26575R16 )

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

TIRE SEPARATION - RESULTED IN TRUCK DAMAGE - REPLACED LEFT FRONT FENDER, INSULATOR, SPLASH SHEILD, NAME PLATES, DOOR SHELL, OUTER PANEL, WEATHERSTRIP LOWER DOOR CAB, ROCKER PANEL FRONT, BUG DEFLECTOR (TIRESIZE: 26575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 26575R16 )

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE BLEW AT 55 MPH. NO ACCIDENT, DAMAGE, OR INJURIES RESULTED IN THE INCIDENT EVENTHOUGH THE TIRE WAS ON THE LEFT FRONT.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW81XM079 TIRESIZE: 265/75R16)

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

PE00020, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 1999 FORD F250, TIRE SIZE LT26575R16 DOT VNW81XL348. FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AND THE DRIVER REAR TREAD CAME OFF ON TWO OCCASIONS, ON ONE OF THE OCCASIONS TWO TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. FIRESTONE IS WILLING TO PRORATE THE TIRES, BUT NOT WILLING...

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

TIRE SEPARATION RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO TRUCK - REPLACED FUEL FILL LINE, REPAIRED LT SIDE PANEL 8 FT BOX, PAINT TOUCH UP.*AK (TIRESIZE: 26575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 26575R16 )

Oct 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

TIRE SEPARATION RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO TRUCK - REPLACED FUEL FILL LINE, REPAIRED LT SIDE PANEL 8 FT BOX, PAINT TOUCH UP.*AK (TIRESIZE: 26575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 26575R16 )

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

TIRE SEPARATION - RESULTED IN TRUCK DAMAGE - REPLACED LEFT FRONT FENDER, INSULATOR, SPLASH SHEILD, NAME PLATES, DOOR SHELL, OUTER PANEL, WEATHERSTRIP LOWER DOOR CAB, ROCKER PANEL FRONT, BUG DEFLECTOR (TIRESIZE: 26575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 26575R16 )

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE BLEW AT 55 MPH. NO ACCIDENT, DAMAGE, OR INJURIES RESULTED IN THE INCIDENT EVENTHOUGH THE TIRE WAS ON THE LEFT FRONT.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW81XM079 TIRESIZE: 265/75R16)

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

ALL 5 TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE ARE BADLY CRACKED GOODYEAR REP SAID TIRES MADE 1988 HOW CAN THIS BE ALLOWED . TIRES ARE 11 YEARS OLD ON THIS TRUCK AND I AM THE ORIGANL OWNER. I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE FIRST TIRE AT 30 MILES WHEN A CHUNK WAS MISSING OUT OF IT THE DAY I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE TRUCK. THE WHOLE ...

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

ALL OF MY TIRES EXHIBIT A BOWING IN AND OUT ON THE SIDEWALL PLUS AN INDENTATION EXTENDING ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALLS (DOT NUMBER: 28201EXBM1 TIRESIZE: 265/75R16)

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

ALL 5 TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE ARE BADLY CRACKED GOODYEAR REP SAID TIRES MADE 1988 HOW CAN THIS BE ALLOWED . TIRES ARE 11 YEARS OLD ON THIS TRUCK AND I AM THE ORIGANL OWNER. I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE FIRST TIRE AT 30 MILES WHEN A CHUNK WAS MISSING OUT OF IT THE DAY I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE TRUCK. THE WHOLE ...

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

ALL OF MY TIRES EXHIBIT A BOWING IN AND OUT ON THE SIDEWALL PLUS AN INDENTATION EXTENDING ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALLS (DOT NUMBER: 28201EXBM1 TIRESIZE: 265/75R16)

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLEW OUT AND SEPERATED AT SEAM AND TREADS. *AK (TIRESIZE: 16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

TIRE LEAKED AIR, CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS. FIRESTONE DEALER WOULD NOT ADJUST. DO NOT KNOW IF OTHER TIRES ARE CRACKED ALSO. A NEW TIRE SHOULD NOT HAVE THAT PROBLEM!*AK (TIRESIZE: 265/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/75R16 )

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

SIDEWALLS CRACKING,LETTERING ETCHED OFF ALL 4 TIRES, DEALER SAYS HITTING CURBS, NO CURBS IN RURAL AREA, LOOKS LIKE RIDING ON SIDEWALLS WHEN CORNERING, FELT MUSHY IN STEERING, REMOVED FROM VEHICHLE, NO DEALER SUPPORT, REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. BULGES ALSO SEEN ON SIDEWALLS. TIRES AVAILABLE FOR ...

Sep 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I BROUGHT A USED F-250 4X4 WITH ABS . THE FIST WEEK USING IT, FAILURE IN STOPPING WAS NOTED. I RETURNED THE CAR , AND THE DELER IS CHECKING IT. I AM VERY CONCERN ABOUT THIS MATTER, FOR MY SAFETY AND OTHERS. I AM REQUESTING HELP, THIS IS NORMAL. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH A 98 CHEV SUBURBAN. WHAT I...

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLEW OUT AND SEPERATED AT SEAM AND TREADS. *AK (TIRESIZE: 16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

TIRE LEAKED AIR, CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS. FIRESTONE DEALER WOULD NOT ADJUST. DO NOT KNOW IF OTHER TIRES ARE CRACKED ALSO. A NEW TIRE SHOULD NOT HAVE THAT PROBLEM!*AK (TIRESIZE: 265/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/75R16 )

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

SIDEWALLS CRACKING,LETTERING ETCHED OFF ALL 4 TIRES, DEALER SAYS HITTING CURBS, NO CURBS IN RURAL AREA, LOOKS LIKE RIDING ON SIDEWALLS WHEN CORNERING, FELT MUSHY IN STEERING, REMOVED FROM VEHICHLE, NO DEALER SUPPORT, REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. BULGES ALSO SEEN ON SIDEWALLS. TIRES AVAILABLE FOR ...

Sep 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I BROUGHT A USED F-250 4X4 WITH ABS . THE FIST WEEK USING IT, FAILURE IN STOPPING WAS NOTED. I RETURNED THE CAR , AND THE DELER IS CHECKING IT. I AM VERY CONCERN ABOUT THIS MATTER, FOR MY SAFETY AND OTHERS. I AM REQUESTING HELP, THIS IS NORMAL. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH A 98 CHEV SUBURBAN. WHAT I...

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

WE FIRST NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A CRATER LIKE CRACK BETWEEN ONE TREAD. THE CRACK WAS ABOUT 3" LONG. WE THEN INSPECTED THE REST OF THE TIRE. WE FOUND SMALLER CRACKS ALL AROUND THE TIRE AND INBETWEEN OTHER TREADS. WE INSPECTED THE OTHER TIRES AND FOUND THAT ALL THE TIRES HAD SMALL CRACK...

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

WE FIRST NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A CRATER LIKE CRACK BETWEEN ONE TREAD. THE CRACK WAS ABOUT 3" LONG. WE THEN INSPECTED THE REST OF THE TIRE. WE FOUND SMALLER CRACKS ALL AROUND THE TIRE AND INBETWEEN OTHER TREADS. WE INSPECTED THE OTHER TIRES AND FOUND THAT ALL THE TIRES HAD SMALL CRACK...

Sep 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUCK HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN. THEY HAENT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM AT ALL. ALSO THE COIL ON THE #4 CYLINDER HAS GONE OUT TWICE . THE VIBRATIONS HAVE US WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE

Sep 23, 2000 Power Train

TRUCK HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN. THEY HAENT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM AT ALL. ALSO THE COIL ON THE #4 CYLINDER HAS GONE OUT TWICE . THE VIBRATIONS HAVE US WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE

Sep 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUCK HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN. THEY HAENT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM AT ALL. ALSO THE COIL ON THE #4 CYLINDER HAS GONE OUT TWICE . THE VIBRATIONS HAVE US WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE

Sep 23, 2000 Power Train

TRUCK HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN. THEY HAENT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM AT ALL. ALSO THE COIL ON THE #4 CYLINDER HAS GONE OUT TWICE . THE VIBRATIONS HAVE US WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

PE.00 020 ; CONSUMER WAS ROTATING HIS TIRES AND THERE WAS A BUMBLE INSIDE OF THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. HE CHANGED THE TIRE AND THERE WAS STILL AIR INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. TIRE WAS A GENERAL #LT235-85R16. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

PE.00 020 ; CONSUMER WAS ROTATING HIS TIRES AND THERE WAS A BUMBLE INSIDE OF THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. HE CHANGED THE TIRE AND THERE WAS STILL AIR INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. TIRE WAS A GENERAL #LT235-85R16. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. THEN, FRONT END DROPPED TO THE GROUND . HE WAS ABLE TO GO TO THE SHOULDERS. RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. TIRE IS A FIRESTONE STEEL TEX#AT, LT265/75R16 123/120Q. #DOT VNW81XL THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK FIREST...

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

I WOULD NOT HAVE CONSIDERED CONTACT HAD NOT THE OTHER FIRESTONE TIRES SHOWN A PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE CAME WITH THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRES. I CHANGED THEM AFTER ABOUT 18000 MILES BECAUSE THEY WERE SO SCARY ON WET PAVEMENT OR SNOW. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN TOLD FIRESTONE USED TOO HARD A COMPOUND IN O...

Sep 19, 2000 Steering

NO SUMMARY

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. THEN, FRONT END DROPPED TO THE GROUND . HE WAS ABLE TO GO TO THE SHOULDERS. RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. TIRE IS A FIRESTONE STEEL TEX#AT, LT265/75R16 123/120Q. #DOT VNW81XL THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK FIREST...

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

I WOULD NOT HAVE CONSIDERED CONTACT HAD NOT THE OTHER FIRESTONE TIRES SHOWN A PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE CAME WITH THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRES. I CHANGED THEM AFTER ABOUT 18000 MILES BECAUSE THEY WERE SO SCARY ON WET PAVEMENT OR SNOW. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN TOLD FIRESTONE USED TOO HARD A COMPOUND IN O...

Sep 19, 2000 Steering

NO SUMMARY

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

TWO GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE FAILED, ONE TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER,DOOR AND FRONT FENDER. *MJS

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

TWO GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE FAILED, ONE TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER,DOOR AND FRONT FENDER. *MJS

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

HAVE HAD TO REMOVE GEN'L GRABBER AW,AP,AND TR FROM 1999-2000 FORD F250 P/U DUE TO INNER LINER SPLIT WHICH CREATES MULTIPLE BUBBLES IN TIRE SIDEWALL( DOT NUMBER: ADOR TIRE SIZE: 235/85/16 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

HAVE HAD TO REMOVE GEN'L GRABBER AW,AP,AND TR FROM 1999-2000 FORD F250 P/U DUE TO INNER LINER SPLIT WHICH CREATES MULTIPLE BUBBLES IN TIRE SIDEWALL( DOT NUMBER: ADOR TIRE SIZE: 235/85/16 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

HAVE HAD TO REMOVE GEN'L GRABBER AW,AP,AND TR FROM 1999-2000 FORD F250 P/U DUE TO INNER LINER SPLIT WHICH CREATES MULTIPLE BUBBLES IN TIRE SIDEWALL( DOT NUMBER: ADOR TIRE SIZE: 235/85/16 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

HAVE HAD TO REMOVE GEN'L GRABBER AW,AP,AND TR FROM 1999-2000 FORD F250 P/U DUE TO INNER LINER SPLIT WHICH CREATES MULTIPLE BUBBLES IN TIRE SIDEWALL( DOT NUMBER: ADOR TIRE SIZE: 235/85/16 )

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

WHILE TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS TRANSMISSION WILL NOT DISENGAGE INTO ANOTHER GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75 MPH, ABOUT 90% OF THE TREAD ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE TIRE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. 1999, FORD, F250. TIRE SIZE LT 265/75R16, DOT # VNW81XL, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 20,000. OWNER TRIED TO CONTACT FIRES...

Sep 7, 2000 Suspension

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75 MPH, ABOUT 90% OF THE TREAD ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE TIRE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. 1999, FORD, F250. TIRE SIZE LT 265/75R16, DOT # VNW81XL, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 20,000. OWNER TRIED TO CONTACT FIRES...

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75 MPH, ABOUT 90% OF THE TREAD ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE TIRE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. 1999, FORD, F250. TIRE SIZE LT 265/75R16, DOT # VNW81XL, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 20,000. OWNER TRIED TO CONTACT FIRES...

Sep 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE CUP HOLDERS WILL NOT PROPERLY HOLD CUPS WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNING OR WHEN VEHICLE MAKES SHARP TURNS. THE CONTENTS OF THE CUPS WILL SPILL ON THE DRIVERS OR THE PASSENGERS LEGS DEPENDING ON WHICH DIRECTION THE VEHICLE IS TURNING.

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

TIRE DID NOT "BLOW OUT" OR MAKE LOUD NOISE TO INDICATE A SUDDEN PUNCTURE. WHILE MAKING INITIAL ENTRANCE ONTO TWO MILE LONG BENICIA BRIDGE THE DRIVER HEARD A "FLAPPING" NOISE WHICH GOT LOUDER. SINCE I COULD NOT STOP ON BRIDGE SAFELY, I SLOWED SPEED AND WAS "SHEPHERDED" TO END OF BRIDGE BY A ANONYMO...

Sep 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE CUP HOLDERS WILL NOT PROPERLY HOLD CUPS WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNING OR WHEN VEHICLE MAKES SHARP TURNS. THE CONTENTS OF THE CUPS WILL SPILL ON THE DRIVERS OR THE PASSENGERS LEGS DEPENDING ON WHICH DIRECTION THE VEHICLE IS TURNING.

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

TIRE DID NOT "BLOW OUT" OR MAKE LOUD NOISE TO INDICATE A SUDDEN PUNCTURE. WHILE MAKING INITIAL ENTRANCE ONTO TWO MILE LONG BENICIA BRIDGE THE DRIVER HEARD A "FLAPPING" NOISE WHICH GOT LOUDER. SINCE I COULD NOT STOP ON BRIDGE SAFELY, I SLOWED SPEED AND WAS "SHEPHERDED" TO END OF BRIDGE BY A ANONYMO...

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

WHILE TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS TRANSMISSION WILL NOT DISENGAGE INTO ANOTHER GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75 MPH, ABOUT 90% OF THE TREAD ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE TIRE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. 1999, FORD, F250. TIRE SIZE LT 265/75R16, DOT # VNW81XL, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 20,000. OWNER TRIED TO CONTACT FIRES...

Sep 7, 2000 Suspension

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75 MPH, ABOUT 90% OF THE TREAD ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE TIRE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. 1999, FORD, F250. TIRE SIZE LT 265/75R16, DOT # VNW81XL, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 20,000. OWNER TRIED TO CONTACT FIRES...

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75 MPH, ABOUT 90% OF THE TREAD ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE TIRE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. 1999, FORD, F250. TIRE SIZE LT 265/75R16, DOT # VNW81XL, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 20,000. OWNER TRIED TO CONTACT FIRES...

Sep 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE CUP HOLDERS WILL NOT PROPERLY HOLD CUPS WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNING OR WHEN VEHICLE MAKES SHARP TURNS. THE CONTENTS OF THE CUPS WILL SPILL ON THE DRIVERS OR THE PASSENGERS LEGS DEPENDING ON WHICH DIRECTION THE VEHICLE IS TURNING.

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

TIRE DID NOT "BLOW OUT" OR MAKE LOUD NOISE TO INDICATE A SUDDEN PUNCTURE. WHILE MAKING INITIAL ENTRANCE ONTO TWO MILE LONG BENICIA BRIDGE THE DRIVER HEARD A "FLAPPING" NOISE WHICH GOT LOUDER. SINCE I COULD NOT STOP ON BRIDGE SAFELY, I SLOWED SPEED AND WAS "SHEPHERDED" TO END OF BRIDGE BY A ANONYMO...

Sep 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE CUP HOLDERS WILL NOT PROPERLY HOLD CUPS WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNING OR WHEN VEHICLE MAKES SHARP TURNS. THE CONTENTS OF THE CUPS WILL SPILL ON THE DRIVERS OR THE PASSENGERS LEGS DEPENDING ON WHICH DIRECTION THE VEHICLE IS TURNING.

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

TIRE DID NOT "BLOW OUT" OR MAKE LOUD NOISE TO INDICATE A SUDDEN PUNCTURE. WHILE MAKING INITIAL ENTRANCE ONTO TWO MILE LONG BENICIA BRIDGE THE DRIVER HEARD A "FLAPPING" NOISE WHICH GOT LOUDER. SINCE I COULD NOT STOP ON BRIDGE SAFELY, I SLOWED SPEED AND WAS "SHEPHERDED" TO END OF BRIDGE BY A ANONYMO...

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE WITH ALL OTHER COMPONENTS REMAINING INTACT. FLYING TREAD DAMAGED RIGHT FRONT FENDER EXTENSIVELY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/75 R16 )

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. VIBRATION, UPON BRAKING, LOUD NOISE WHEN TRUCK FIRST STRARTS. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. VIBRATION, UPON BRAKING, LOUD NOISE WHEN TRUCK FIRST STRARTS. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE WITH ALL OTHER COMPONENTS REMAINING INTACT. FLYING TREAD DAMAGED RIGHT FRONT FENDER EXTENSIVELY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/75 R16 )

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. VIBRATION, UPON BRAKING, LOUD NOISE WHEN TRUCK FIRST STRARTS. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. VIBRATION, UPON BRAKING, LOUD NOISE WHEN TRUCK FIRST STRARTS. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE WITH ALL OTHER COMPONENTS REMAINING INTACT. FLYING TREAD DAMAGED RIGHT FRONT FENDER EXTENSIVELY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/75 R16 )

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. VIBRATION, UPON BRAKING, LOUD NOISE WHEN TRUCK FIRST STRARTS. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. VIBRATION, UPON BRAKING, LOUD NOISE WHEN TRUCK FIRST STRARTS. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE WITH ALL OTHER COMPONENTS REMAINING INTACT. FLYING TREAD DAMAGED RIGHT FRONT FENDER EXTENSIVELY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/75 R16 )

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. VIBRATION, UPON BRAKING, LOUD NOISE WHEN TRUCK FIRST STRARTS. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. VIBRATION, UPON BRAKING, LOUD NOISE WHEN TRUCK FIRST STRARTS. *AK

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

2 TIRES IN A 1 WEEK PERIOD WITH SAME DOT # FAILED OTHER 2 TIRES O.K.( DOT NUMBER: PJ11B7LV05 TIRE SIZE: P245/75/R1 )

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

2 TIRES IN A 1 WEEK PERIOD WITH SAME DOT # FAILED OTHER 2 TIRES O.K.( DOT NUMBER: PJ11B7LV05 TIRE SIZE: P245/75/R1 )

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

PE00.020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAS PULLING A FIFTH WHEEL AND CAMPER. T RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE AND PULL IT OVER TO THE SHOULDER. TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED. FIRESTONE #STEEL TEX 16INCH #AT, NO INJURIES.*AK

Aug 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAS A SEVERE LACK OF ACCERATION BETWEEN 3500 AND 4500 RPMS. I TOW A 30' 5TH WHEEL TRAILER AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE OR ANYTIME I LOOSE POWER BECAUSE OF A HILL I WILL STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL FOR PASSING GEAR. THE TRUCK WILL BEGIN TO INCREASE IN SPEED UNTIL IT GETS TO 350...

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

PE00.020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAS PULLING A FIFTH WHEEL AND CAMPER. T RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE AND PULL IT OVER TO THE SHOULDER. TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED. FIRESTONE #STEEL TEX 16INCH #AT, NO INJURIES.*AK

Aug 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAS A SEVERE LACK OF ACCERATION BETWEEN 3500 AND 4500 RPMS. I TOW A 30' 5TH WHEEL TRAILER AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE OR ANYTIME I LOOSE POWER BECAUSE OF A HILL I WILL STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL FOR PASSING GEAR. THE TRUCK WILL BEGIN TO INCREASE IN SPEED UNTIL IT GETS TO 350...

Aug 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN RUNNING OVER A BUMP, IT CAUSES A MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKES. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN RUNNING OVER A BUMP, IT CAUSES A MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKES. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

PE 00020; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A FORD F250, 265/75R16, DOTVNW81XM089. WHILE DRIVING WITH 5TH WHEEL ON BACK AND RIGHT REAR TIRES BLEWOUT. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL. TREAD DAMAGED THE VEHICLE.*AK THE SIDE WALLS BLEW AWAY FROM THE TREAD LEAVING THE TREAD INTACT, AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

PE 00020; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A FORD F250, 265/75R16, DOTVNW81XM089. WHILE DRIVING WITH 5TH WHEEL ON BACK AND RIGHT REAR TIRES BLEWOUT. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL. TREAD DAMAGED THE VEHICLE.*AK THE SIDE WALLS BLEW AWAY FROM THE TREAD LEAVING THE TREAD INTACT, AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE...

Aug 21, 2000 Tires

AN EMPLOYEE TOLD ME MY TIRES WERE WEARING AROUND 5000 MILE ON THE TRUCK BUT I IGNORED HIS COMMENTS. AROUND 20K MILES I DEVELOPED A VIBRATION AND THOUGHT IT TO BE AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. IT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE AND I HAD TIRES CK'ED AT 38900 AND WAS TOLD AT TOMS TIRES THE TIRES WERE JUNK. I CONTACTE...

Aug 21, 2000 Tires

AN EMPLOYEE TOLD ME MY TIRES WERE WEARING AROUND 5000 MILE ON THE TRUCK BUT I IGNORED HIS COMMENTS. AROUND 20K MILES I DEVELOPED A VIBRATION AND THOUGHT IT TO BE AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. IT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE AND I HAD TIRES CK'ED AT 38900 AND WAS TOLD AT TOMS TIRES THE TIRES WERE JUNK. I CONTACTE...

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND T VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD SEPARATED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONESTEEL TEX#AT, DT26575 R16. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO REPORT.*AK FIRESTONE AT 265/75/R16 *MW

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND T VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD SEPARATED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONESTEEL TEX#AT, DT26575 R16. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO REPORT.*AK FIRESTONE AT 265/75/R16 *MW

Aug 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ROTORS HAVE BEEN RECUT 3 TIMES. BRAKE PADS HAVE NOT NEEDED REPLACEMENT YET.WHEN I JAMED ON BRAKES THEY VIBRATED THEN FADED CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION. *AK

Aug 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ROTORS HAVE BEEN RECUT 3 TIMES. BRAKE PADS HAVE NOT NEEDED REPLACEMENT YET.WHEN I JAMED ON BRAKES THEY VIBRATED THEN FADED CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION. *AK

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

FROM 12000MILES WE REPORTED TO FORD DEALERSHIP THAT THE TRUCK IS UNSTABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IF ANY ROAD IS SLIGHTLY UNLEVEL THE TRUCK BEGINS TO TRAVEL FROM LANE TO LANE ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLY AND RANDOMLY. THE TRUCK HAS 25000 MILES AND SIX WEEKS AGO I COMPLETELY LOST CONTROL ON A SLIGHT CURVE IN T...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

SIDEWALL COMPLETELY BLEW OUT OF TIRE WHILE DRIVING ON I35 NORTH OF EDMOND, OK. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE'S BACK QUATERPANEL AND TO THE WHEEL ITSELF. I HAD TWO PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE THAT CAN STATE THAT I DIDN'T RUN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. I TOOK THE TIRE TO FRED JONES FORD A...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

THIS MAY BE IMPORTANT ON FINDING OUT WHY THESE TIRES ARE BLOWING. ONE OF MY TIRES BLEW OUT. BUT ON THE OTHER TWO THE VALVE STEMS WERE LEAKING AIR AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE (EACH AT DIFFERENT TIME). WHEN WE STOPPED THE TRUCK WE NOTICED THE TIRE LEAKING AIR AND HAD A FLAT IN A MATTER OF MINUTES (...

Aug 9, 2000 Steering Crash

I SUFFERED CLOSED HEAD TRAUMA WITH AMNESIA IN THE ACCIDENT. THE TRUCK HAD NO GRASS OR DIRT ON THE FRONT UNDERCARRIAGE. THE FRONT BODY CLIP WAS DESTROYED AS WELL AS THE SIDE DOORS AND BED. THE LEFT WHEEL STEERING LINKAGE WAS SHEARED OFF. TURNING THE STEERING WOULD NOT TURN THE WHEELS. I READ IN THE P...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

FROM 12000MILES WE REPORTED TO FORD DEALERSHIP THAT THE TRUCK IS UNSTABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IF ANY ROAD IS SLIGHTLY UNLEVEL THE TRUCK BEGINS TO TRAVEL FROM LANE TO LANE ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLY AND RANDOMLY. THE TRUCK HAS 25000 MILES AND SIX WEEKS AGO I COMPLETELY LOST CONTROL ON A SLIGHT CURVE IN T...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

SIDEWALL COMPLETELY BLEW OUT OF TIRE WHILE DRIVING ON I35 NORTH OF EDMOND, OK. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE'S BACK QUATERPANEL AND TO THE WHEEL ITSELF. I HAD TWO PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE THAT CAN STATE THAT I DIDN'T RUN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. I TOOK THE TIRE TO FRED JONES FORD A...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

THIS MAY BE IMPORTANT ON FINDING OUT WHY THESE TIRES ARE BLOWING. ONE OF MY TIRES BLEW OUT. BUT ON THE OTHER TWO THE VALVE STEMS WERE LEAKING AIR AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE (EACH AT DIFFERENT TIME). WHEN WE STOPPED THE TRUCK WE NOTICED THE TIRE LEAKING AIR AND HAD A FLAT IN A MATTER OF MINUTES (...

Aug 9, 2000 Steering Crash

I SUFFERED CLOSED HEAD TRAUMA WITH AMNESIA IN THE ACCIDENT. THE TRUCK HAD NO GRASS OR DIRT ON THE FRONT UNDERCARRIAGE. THE FRONT BODY CLIP WAS DESTROYED AS WELL AS THE SIDE DOORS AND BED. THE LEFT WHEEL STEERING LINKAGE WAS SHEARED OFF. TURNING THE STEERING WOULD NOT TURN THE WHEELS. I READ IN THE P...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

DID NOT HIT ANYTHING, TIRE SEPARATED AND SPLIT OPEN. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: RS4 )

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

DID NOT HIT ANYTHING, TIRE SEPARATED AND SPLIT OPEN. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: RS4 )

Aug 3, 2000 Equipment

CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE SNAPPED DROPPING TIRE FROM UNDER SIDE OF PICK UP TRUCK ON TO HIGHWAY. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Equipment

I JUST HAVE A QUESTION AND THIS MAY NOT BE WHERE I NEED TO BE BUT IF NOT COULD YOU DIRECT ME IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION? I PURCHASED A USED PICK UP FROM RAINIER NISSAN BUT NOT AT THEIR SITE IN CENTRAILIA. THEY CAME TO YAKIMA FOR A 3 OR 4 DAY SALE. I PURSHASED A 3/4 TON PICK UP. I DIDN'T NOTICE TIL LA...

Aug 3, 2000 Equipment

CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE SNAPPED DROPPING TIRE FROM UNDER SIDE OF PICK UP TRUCK ON TO HIGHWAY. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Equipment

I JUST HAVE A QUESTION AND THIS MAY NOT BE WHERE I NEED TO BE BUT IF NOT COULD YOU DIRECT ME IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION? I PURCHASED A USED PICK UP FROM RAINIER NISSAN BUT NOT AT THEIR SITE IN CENTRAILIA. THEY CAME TO YAKIMA FOR A 3 OR 4 DAY SALE. I PURSHASED A 3/4 TON PICK UP. I DIDN'T NOTICE TIL LA...

Jul 31, 2000 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN FRONT END MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS FRONT SPRING, ISOLATORS, FRONT SHOCKS , SWAY BAR, BUSHINGS AND BOLT JOINT. *AK

Jul 31, 2000 Wheels

I TRIED TO ROTATE MY TIRES. I COULD NOT GET THE REAR WHEELS OFF MY TRUCK. I CALLED THE DEALER, CURRIE MOTORS, AND THEY SAID THEY USE A RUBBER MALLET TO BEAT THE WHEELS OFF. I DID THIS WITH MUCH DIFFICULTY. I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET THE WHEEL OFF IF I HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD AND HAD A FLAT T...

Jul 31, 2000 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN FRONT END MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS FRONT SPRING, ISOLATORS, FRONT SHOCKS , SWAY BAR, BUSHINGS AND BOLT JOINT. *AK

Jul 31, 2000 Wheels

I TRIED TO ROTATE MY TIRES. I COULD NOT GET THE REAR WHEELS OFF MY TRUCK. I CALLED THE DEALER, CURRIE MOTORS, AND THEY SAID THEY USE A RUBBER MALLET TO BEAT THE WHEELS OFF. I DID THIS WITH MUCH DIFFICULTY. I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET THE WHEEL OFF IF I HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD AND HAD A FLAT T...

Jul 26, 2000 Steering

6 ALIGNMENTS IN 24,000 MILES, A BROKEN 14MM SUSPENSION BOLT, A STEERING GEARBOX FAILURE, 3 SETS OF BRAKES & ROTOR/CALIPER REPLACEMENT INDICATES MAJOR DESIGN/MATERIAL & QUALITY PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO LEFT ME STRANDED 5 TIMES FOR OTHER NOT LISTED ENGINE RELATED FAILURES. FORD CUSTOMER RELATIO...

Jul 26, 2000 Suspension

6 ALIGNMENTS IN 24,000 MILES, A BROKEN 14MM SUSPENSION BOLT, A STEERING GEARBOX FAILURE, 3 SETS OF BRAKES & ROTOR/CALIPER REPLACEMENT INDICATES MAJOR DESIGN/MATERIAL & QUALITY PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO LEFT ME STRANDED 5 TIMES FOR OTHER NOT LISTED ENGINE RELATED FAILURES. FORD CUSTOMER RELATIO...

Jul 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

6 ALIGNMENTS IN 24,000 MILES, A BROKEN 14MM SUSPENSION BOLT, A STEERING GEARBOX FAILURE, 3 SETS OF BRAKES & ROTOR/CALIPER REPLACEMENT INDICATES MAJOR DESIGN/MATERIAL & QUALITY PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO LEFT ME STRANDED 5 TIMES FOR OTHER NOT LISTED ENGINE RELATED FAILURES. FORD CUSTOMER RELATIO...

Jul 26, 2000 Steering

6 ALIGNMENTS IN 24,000 MILES, A BROKEN 14MM SUSPENSION BOLT, A STEERING GEARBOX FAILURE, 3 SETS OF BRAKES & ROTOR/CALIPER REPLACEMENT INDICATES MAJOR DESIGN/MATERIAL & QUALITY PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO LEFT ME STRANDED 5 TIMES FOR OTHER NOT LISTED ENGINE RELATED FAILURES. FORD CUSTOMER RELATIO...

Jul 26, 2000 Suspension

6 ALIGNMENTS IN 24,000 MILES, A BROKEN 14MM SUSPENSION BOLT, A STEERING GEARBOX FAILURE, 3 SETS OF BRAKES & ROTOR/CALIPER REPLACEMENT INDICATES MAJOR DESIGN/MATERIAL & QUALITY PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO LEFT ME STRANDED 5 TIMES FOR OTHER NOT LISTED ENGINE RELATED FAILURES. FORD CUSTOMER RELATIO...

Jul 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

6 ALIGNMENTS IN 24,000 MILES, A BROKEN 14MM SUSPENSION BOLT, A STEERING GEARBOX FAILURE, 3 SETS OF BRAKES & ROTOR/CALIPER REPLACEMENT INDICATES MAJOR DESIGN/MATERIAL & QUALITY PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO LEFT ME STRANDED 5 TIMES FOR OTHER NOT LISTED ENGINE RELATED FAILURES. FORD CUSTOMER RELATIO...

Jul 19, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING SAW SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. THEN, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND DISCONNECTED BATTERY. WIRE HARNESS AND FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. *AK

Jul 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING SAW SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. THEN, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND DISCONNECTED BATTERY. WIRE HARNESS AND FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. *AK

Jul 19, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING SAW SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. THEN, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND DISCONNECTED BATTERY. WIRE HARNESS AND FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. *AK

Jul 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING SAW SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. THEN, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND DISCONNECTED BATTERY. WIRE HARNESS AND FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH AND PULLING A NORMAL LOAD, DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES WHEN THE STEERING SHAFT BROKE UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 3,000 MILES BRAKES WILL PULSATE DUE TO WARPING OF THE ROTORS, CAUSING WEAR ON BRAKE PADS AND SHOES.*AK

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 3,000 MILES BRAKES WILL PULSATE DUE TO WARPING OF THE ROTORS, CAUSING WEAR ON BRAKE PADS AND SHOES.*AK

Jul 6, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH AND PULLING A NORMAL LOAD, DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES WHEN THE STEERING SHAFT BROKE UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 3,000 MILES BRAKES WILL PULSATE DUE TO WARPING OF THE ROTORS, CAUSING WEAR ON BRAKE PADS AND SHOES.*AK

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 3,000 MILES BRAKES WILL PULSATE DUE TO WARPING OF THE ROTORS, CAUSING WEAR ON BRAKE PADS AND SHOES.*AK

Jul 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON FRON END COLLISION

Jul 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON FRON END COLLISION

Jun 29, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT EVERY THREE MONTHS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE SOCKETS, CAUSING THE BULBS TO FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE EXCEPT KEEP ON REPLACING THE SOCKETS. *AK *ML

Jun 29, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SURGED FORWARD. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE THREE TIMES FOR THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 29, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT EVERY THREE MONTHS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE SOCKETS, CAUSING THE BULBS TO FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE EXCEPT KEEP ON REPLACING THE SOCKETS. *AK *ML

Jun 29, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SURGED FORWARD. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE THREE TIMES FOR THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING WITH32000MILES THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON HAD TO PULL THE BULB. THE DOOR LOCK NOB ON INSIDE OF DOOR BROKE, THE BRAKE PAD RUBBER ON THE PEDAL I HAD TO REPLACE THE NEW ONE WAS WORN OUT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT STARTED SQUEAKING AT ABOUT 22000 MILES THE MOTOR USES ABOUT ONE HA...

Jun 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING WITH32000MILES THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON HAD TO PULL THE BULB. THE DOOR LOCK NOB ON INSIDE OF DOOR BROKE, THE BRAKE PAD RUBBER ON THE PEDAL I HAD TO REPLACE THE NEW ONE WAS WORN OUT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT STARTED SQUEAKING AT ABOUT 22000 MILES THE MOTOR USES ABOUT ONE HA...

Jun 26, 2000 Interior Lighting

THE TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING WITH32000MILES THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON HAD TO PULL THE BULB. THE DOOR LOCK NOB ON INSIDE OF DOOR BROKE, THE BRAKE PAD RUBBER ON THE PEDAL I HAD TO REPLACE THE NEW ONE WAS WORN OUT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT STARTED SQUEAKING AT ABOUT 22000 MILES THE MOTOR USES ABOUT ONE HA...

Jun 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING WITH32000MILES THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON HAD TO PULL THE BULB. THE DOOR LOCK NOB ON INSIDE OF DOOR BROKE, THE BRAKE PAD RUBBER ON THE PEDAL I HAD TO REPLACE THE NEW ONE WAS WORN OUT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT STARTED SQUEAKING AT ABOUT 22000 MILES THE MOTOR USES ABOUT ONE HA...

Jun 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING WITH32000MILES THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON HAD TO PULL THE BULB. THE DOOR LOCK NOB ON INSIDE OF DOOR BROKE, THE BRAKE PAD RUBBER ON THE PEDAL I HAD TO REPLACE THE NEW ONE WAS WORN OUT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT STARTED SQUEAKING AT ABOUT 22000 MILES THE MOTOR USES ABOUT ONE HA...

Jun 26, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING WITH32000MILES THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON HAD TO PULL THE BULB. THE DOOR LOCK NOB ON INSIDE OF DOOR BROKE, THE BRAKE PAD RUBBER ON THE PEDAL I HAD TO REPLACE THE NEW ONE WAS WORN OUT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT STARTED SQUEAKING AT ABOUT 22000 MILES THE MOTOR USES ABOUT ONE HA...

Jun 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING WITH32000MILES THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON HAD TO PULL THE BULB. THE DOOR LOCK NOB ON INSIDE OF DOOR BROKE, THE BRAKE PAD RUBBER ON THE PEDAL I HAD TO REPLACE THE NEW ONE WAS WORN OUT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT STARTED SQUEAKING AT ABOUT 22000 MILES THE MOTOR USES ABOUT ONE HA...

Jun 26, 2000 Interior Lighting

THE TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING WITH32000MILES THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON HAD TO PULL THE BULB. THE DOOR LOCK NOB ON INSIDE OF DOOR BROKE, THE BRAKE PAD RUBBER ON THE PEDAL I HAD TO REPLACE THE NEW ONE WAS WORN OUT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT STARTED SQUEAKING AT ABOUT 22000 MILES THE MOTOR USES ABOUT ONE HA...

Jun 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING WITH32000MILES THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON HAD TO PULL THE BULB. THE DOOR LOCK NOB ON INSIDE OF DOOR BROKE, THE BRAKE PAD RUBBER ON THE PEDAL I HAD TO REPLACE THE NEW ONE WAS WORN OUT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT STARTED SQUEAKING AT ABOUT 22000 MILES THE MOTOR USES ABOUT ONE HA...

Jun 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING WITH32000MILES THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON HAD TO PULL THE BULB. THE DOOR LOCK NOB ON INSIDE OF DOOR BROKE, THE BRAKE PAD RUBBER ON THE PEDAL I HAD TO REPLACE THE NEW ONE WAS WORN OUT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT STARTED SQUEAKING AT ABOUT 22000 MILES THE MOTOR USES ABOUT ONE HA...

Jun 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 50 MPH VEHICLE HIT PARKED GRAVEL TRUCK HEAD ON, AND DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 50 MPH VEHICLE HIT PARKED GRAVEL TRUCK HEAD ON, AND DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, AND WERE REPLACED WITHIN A 8,000 TO 10,000 MILE PERIOD, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

Jun 21, 2000 Power Train

UPON STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AND THEN PULLING OUT TRANSMISSION SOUNDED LIKE GRAVEL WAS IN IT. THE SOUND WENT AWAY. LATER WHEN THE REVERSE GEAR WAS NEEDED, GEAR DID NOT WORK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A PANIC STOP, PEDAL FADES, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, AND WERE REPLACED WITHIN A 8,000 TO 10,000 MILE PERIOD, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

Jun 21, 2000 Power Train

UPON STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AND THEN PULLING OUT TRANSMISSION SOUNDED LIKE GRAVEL WAS IN IT. THE SOUND WENT AWAY. LATER WHEN THE REVERSE GEAR WAS NEEDED, GEAR DID NOT WORK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A PANIC STOP, PEDAL FADES, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Suspension Crash

RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN HIT. MECHANIC STATED VEHICLE WAS WOBBLING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS CAR WAS IN A PREVIOUS ACCIDENT. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Air Bags

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, FALSED DEPLOYMENT. YH

Jun 6, 2000 Suspension Crash

RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN HIT. MECHANIC STATED VEHICLE WAS WOBBLING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS CAR WAS IN A PREVIOUS ACCIDENT. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Air Bags

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, FALSED DEPLOYMENT. YH

Jun 5, 2000 Power Train

WHILE MAKING A STOP BY DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH, CLUTCH DID NOT DISENGAGE TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. MECHANIC SAID THAT PILOT BEARING ON PILOT SHAFT IS THE WEAK LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION. PILOT BEARING FAILED, CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE PILOT SHAFT WHICH CAUSED...

Jun 5, 2000 Power Train

WHILE MAKING A STOP BY DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH, CLUTCH DID NOT DISENGAGE TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. MECHANIC SAID THAT PILOT BEARING ON PILOT SHAFT IS THE WEAK LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION. PILOT BEARING FAILED, CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE PILOT SHAFT WHICH CAUSED...

Jun 5, 2000 Power Train

WHILE MAKING A STOP BY DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH, CLUTCH DID NOT DISENGAGE TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. MECHANIC SAID THAT PILOT BEARING ON PILOT SHAFT IS THE WEAK LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION. PILOT BEARING FAILED, CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE PILOT SHAFT WHICH CAUSED...

Jun 5, 2000 Power Train

WHILE MAKING A STOP BY DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH, CLUTCH DID NOT DISENGAGE TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. MECHANIC SAID THAT PILOT BEARING ON PILOT SHAFT IS THE WEAK LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION. PILOT BEARING FAILED, CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE PILOT SHAFT WHICH CAUSED...

Jun 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE PIN WAS MISSING CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. DEALER SERVICE SAID THEY DO NOT REPORT BRAKE FAILURES UNTIL THEY SEE SEVERAL CASES!

Jun 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE PIN WAS MISSING CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. DEALER SERVICE SAID THEY DO NOT REPORT BRAKE FAILURES UNTIL THEY SEE SEVERAL CASES!

May 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ON 5% DOWN GRADE. AFTER STOPPING SAFLY DUE TO TRAILER BRAKES AND EXHUAST BRAKE. RESTARTED ENGINE AND BOTH RETURNED. TOWED TO BOTTOM OF GRADE. DEALER IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CHECKED WITH NO INDICATION OF A FAULT. *AK

May 31, 2000 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ON 5% DOWN GRADE. AFTER STOPPING SAFLY DUE TO TRAILER BRAKES AND EXHUAST BRAKE. RESTARTED ENGINE AND BOTH RETURNED. TOWED TO BOTTOM OF GRADE. DEALER IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CHECKED WITH NO INDICATION OF A FAULT. *AK

May 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ON 5% DOWN GRADE. AFTER STOPPING SAFLY DUE TO TRAILER BRAKES AND EXHUAST BRAKE. RESTARTED ENGINE AND BOTH RETURNED. TOWED TO BOTTOM OF GRADE. DEALER IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CHECKED WITH NO INDICATION OF A FAULT. *AK

May 31, 2000 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ON 5% DOWN GRADE. AFTER STOPPING SAFLY DUE TO TRAILER BRAKES AND EXHUAST BRAKE. RESTARTED ENGINE AND BOTH RETURNED. TOWED TO BOTTOM OF GRADE. DEALER IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CHECKED WITH NO INDICATION OF A FAULT. *AK

May 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS WARP AT 12000 TO 14000 MILE INCREMENTS. THE DEALER WILL ONLY TURN THE ROTORS AND NOT REPLACE THEM TILL THE MINIMUM TOLERANCE IS REACHED. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE NEW HEAVIER ROTORS, BUT FORD REFUSES TO REPLACE ROTORS INPICK-UPS SOLD PRIOR TO MAR 99., THIS IS A ENGINEERED SAFETY DEFECT ...

May 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS WARP AT 12000 TO 14000 MILE INCREMENTS. THE DEALER WILL ONLY TURN THE ROTORS AND NOT REPLACE THEM TILL THE MINIMUM TOLERANCE IS REACHED. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE NEW HEAVIER ROTORS, BUT FORD REFUSES TO REPLACE ROTORS INPICK-UPS SOLD PRIOR TO MAR 99., THIS IS A ENGINEERED SAFETY DEFECT ...

May 3, 2000 Wheels

REAR WHEELS CANNOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT GETTING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND POUNDING ON IT. OWNER FOUND THE PROBLEM AND IT IS UNRELATED TO THE VEHICLE, REQUESTS THAT COMPLAINT BE WITHDRAWN. *AK *ML

May 3, 2000 Wheels

REAR WHEELS CANNOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT GETTING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND POUNDING ON IT. OWNER FOUND THE PROBLEM AND IT IS UNRELATED TO THE VEHICLE, REQUESTS THAT COMPLAINT BE WITHDRAWN. *AK *ML

May 1, 2000 Electrical System Fire

TRUCK WAS TOTALED AND INSIDE COMPARTMENT TOTALLY DESTROYED - VERY HOT FIRE. *AK

May 1, 2000 Electrical System Fire

TRUCK WAS TOTALED AND INSIDE COMPARTMENT TOTALLY DESTROYED - VERY HOT FIRE. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Suspension

99 FORD 250 SUPER DUTY CANNOT ADJUST CAMBER/CASTER WITHOUT CHANGING THE BUSHINGS. THE ALIGNMENT COMPUTER SHOWS "VALUE IS NOT WITHIN SPECIFICATION. TIRE WEAR, HANDLING AND SAFETY PROBLEMS MAY RESULT." FORD WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF THIS UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS NOT ADJUSTABLE UNLESS A KIT IS ADDED AT ...

Apr 27, 2000 Suspension

99 FORD 250 SUPER DUTY CANNOT ADJUST CAMBER/CASTER WITHOUT CHANGING THE BUSHINGS. THE ALIGNMENT COMPUTER SHOWS "VALUE IS NOT WITHIN SPECIFICATION. TIRE WEAR, HANDLING AND SAFETY PROBLEMS MAY RESULT." FORD WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF THIS UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS NOT ADJUSTABLE UNLESS A KIT IS ADDED AT ...

Apr 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALER UNABLE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIR 99S32 OF THE FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY BECAUSE WHERE IS A FIFTH WHEEL IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. NLM

Apr 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALER UNABLE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIR 99S32 OF THE FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY BECAUSE WHERE IS A FIFTH WHEEL IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. NLM

Apr 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALER UNABLE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIR 99S32 OF THE FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY BECAUSE WHERE IS A FIFTH WHEEL IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. NLM

Apr 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALER UNABLE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIR 99S32 OF THE FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY BECAUSE WHERE IS A FIFTH WHEEL IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. NLM

Apr 24, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE O-RING INJECTORS ARE PREMATURELY BREAKING, CAUSING ENGINE TO RUN OUT OF OIL, AND RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE O-RING INJECTORS ARE PREMATURELY BREAKING, CAUSING ENGINE TO RUN OUT OF OIL, AND RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Apr 17, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Apr 14, 2000 Steering

AFTER MAKING A TURN STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT SELF CENTER. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. FORD DENIES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Apr 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND RAN OFF ROAD, HTTING TWO TREES HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEATBELT CAME LOOSE, CAUSING INJURIES, AND $11,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. BODY SHOP THAT REPAIRED VEHICLE COULD NOT FIND AIRBAG SENSORS, AND FELT THAT THEY WERE MISSING, THAT T...

Apr 14, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER HAD LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND RAN OFF ROAD, HTTING TWO TREES HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEATBELT CAME LOOSE, CAUSING INJURIES, AND $11,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. BODY SHOP THAT REPAIRED VEHICLE COULD NOT FIND AIRBAG SENSORS, AND FELT THAT THEY WERE MISSING, THAT T...

Apr 14, 2000 Steering

AFTER MAKING A TURN STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT SELF CENTER. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. FORD DENIES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Apr 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND RAN OFF ROAD, HTTING TWO TREES HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEATBELT CAME LOOSE, CAUSING INJURIES, AND $11,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. BODY SHOP THAT REPAIRED VEHICLE COULD NOT FIND AIRBAG SENSORS, AND FELT THAT THEY WERE MISSING, THAT T...

Apr 14, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER HAD LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND RAN OFF ROAD, HTTING TWO TREES HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEATBELT CAME LOOSE, CAUSING INJURIES, AND $11,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. BODY SHOP THAT REPAIRED VEHICLE COULD NOT FIND AIRBAG SENSORS, AND FELT THAT THEY WERE MISSING, THAT T...

Apr 11, 2000 Visibility

REARVIEW EXTERIOR MIRRORS EXTEND OUT TOO FAR, ALLOWING OTHER VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS TO COME IN CONTACT WHEN VEHICLE IS PASSING. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND CAN REPLACE THE MIRRORS. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Interior Lighting

THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERS 5 TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE INTERIOR LIGHT COMES ON AT VARIOUS TIMES AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNLESS I PULL THE FUSE. A MODULE WAS CHANGED BY THE DEALERS AND NOW THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM, BUT, ADMIT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL OF THESE FAI...

Apr 11, 2000 Visibility

REARVIEW EXTERIOR MIRRORS EXTEND OUT TOO FAR, ALLOWING OTHER VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS TO COME IN CONTACT WHEN VEHICLE IS PASSING. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND CAN REPLACE THE MIRRORS. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Interior Lighting

THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERS 5 TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE INTERIOR LIGHT COMES ON AT VARIOUS TIMES AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNLESS I PULL THE FUSE. A MODULE WAS CHANGED BY THE DEALERS AND NOW THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM, BUT, ADMIT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL OF THESE FAI...

Apr 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 99V311 000/FMVSS 301 CONCERNING FUEL EMISSION CONTROL VALVE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL . DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD CALL MANUFACTURER, AND MANUFACTURER WOULD CALL CONSUMER WITHIN 3 WEEKS. THUS FAR, NO CALL RECEIVED. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. OWNER TOOK ...

Apr 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 99V311 000/FMVSS 301 CONCERNING FUEL EMISSION CONTROL VALVE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL . DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD CALL MANUFACTURER, AND MANUFACTURER WOULD CALL CONSUMER WITHIN 3 WEEKS. THUS FAR, NO CALL RECEIVED. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. OWNER TOOK ...

Apr 6, 2000 Power Train

ACCUMULATION OF ROCKS IN THE GEAR HOUSING UNDER VEHICLE CAUSES GEAR SHIFT NOT TO PROPERLY SHIFT INTO PARK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Power Train

ACCUMULATION OF ROCKS IN THE GEAR HOUSING UNDER VEHICLE CAUSES GEAR SHIFT NOT TO PROPERLY SHIFT INTO PARK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Suspension

THE BOLTS SHEARED OFF THE FRONT END WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Suspension

THE BOLTS SHEARED OFF THE FRONT END WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT ABOUT EVERY 7000 MILE INCREMENTS MY BRAKES BEGIN TO EXHIBIT "BRAKE SHUDDER" A VIBRATION THAT OCCURS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. NOT UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLITEN AND SHOW MY FORD DEALER WAS I ABLE TO GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. FOLLOWNG IS THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN...

Mar 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT ABOUT EVERY 7000 MILE INCREMENTS MY BRAKES BEGIN TO EXHIBIT "BRAKE SHUDDER" A VIBRATION THAT OCCURS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. NOT UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLITEN AND SHOW MY FORD DEALER WAS I ABLE TO GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. FOLLOWNG IS THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN...

Mar 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE'S HIGH IDLE CONDITION PERSISTED EVEN AFTER MOTOR CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED BECAUSE THE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IS NOT UPDATED. YH

Mar 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT ABOUT EVERY 7000 MILE INCREMENTS MY BRAKES BEGIN TO EXHIBIT "BRAKE SHUDDER" A VIBRATION THAT OCCURS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. NOT UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLITEN AND SHOW MY FORD DEALER WAS I ABLE TO GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. FOLLOWNG IS THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN...

Mar 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT ABOUT EVERY 7000 MILE INCREMENTS MY BRAKES BEGIN TO EXHIBIT "BRAKE SHUDDER" A VIBRATION THAT OCCURS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. NOT UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLITEN AND SHOW MY FORD DEALER WAS I ABLE TO GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. FOLLOWNG IS THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN...

Mar 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE'S HIGH IDLE CONDITION PERSISTED EVEN AFTER MOTOR CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED BECAUSE THE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IS NOT UPDATED. YH

Mar 16, 2000 Suspension

WHEN TOWING TRAILER AND OR WHEN CARRYING WEIGHT IN THE REAR OF THE BOX, UPON HITTING A LARGE BUMP OR A SMALLER ROLLER TYPE BUMP THE TRUCK SWERVES LEFT AND RIGHT AND THE STEERING SEEMS TO PULL SOMEWHAT. THE SERVICING LOCAL DELER SAID THERE IS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM BUT NOT FOR T...

Mar 16, 2000 Suspension

WHEN TOWING TRAILER AND OR WHEN CARRYING WEIGHT IN THE REAR OF THE BOX, UPON HITTING A LARGE BUMP OR A SMALLER ROLLER TYPE BUMP THE TRUCK SWERVES LEFT AND RIGHT AND THE STEERING SEEMS TO PULL SOMEWHAT. THE SERVICING LOCAL DELER SAID THERE IS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM BUT NOT FOR T...

Mar 15, 2000 Structure

DOOR SENSORS AND WARNING CHIME KEEP INDICTATING DOORS ARE AJAR EVEN WITH ALL DOORS SHUT. ALSO, INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES.. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE , BUT HAS REPLACED SENSORS, HOWEVER, PROBLEM KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Interior Lighting

DOOR SENSORS AND WARNING CHIME KEEP INDICTATING DOORS ARE AJAR EVEN WITH ALL DOORS SHUT. ALSO, INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES.. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE , BUT HAS REPLACED SENSORS, HOWEVER, PROBLEM KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Structure

DOOR SENSORS AND WARNING CHIME KEEP INDICTATING DOORS ARE AJAR EVEN WITH ALL DOORS SHUT. ALSO, INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES.. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE , BUT HAS REPLACED SENSORS, HOWEVER, PROBLEM KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Interior Lighting

DOOR SENSORS AND WARNING CHIME KEEP INDICTATING DOORS ARE AJAR EVEN WITH ALL DOORS SHUT. ALSO, INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES.. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE , BUT HAS REPLACED SENSORS, HOWEVER, PROBLEM KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

HIT OBJECT IN THE ROAD, PUNCTURING THE GAS TANK WHICH HAD NO PROTECTIVE COVERING. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THIS COVERING SHOULD BE A REQUIREMENT, NOT JUST AN OPTION. *AK *ML

Mar 14, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

HIT OBJECT IN THE ROAD, PUNCTURING THE GAS TANK WHICH HAD NO PROTECTIVE COVERING. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THIS COVERING SHOULD BE A REQUIREMENT, NOT JUST AN OPTION. *AK *ML

Mar 9, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL # 99V311000 FORD/FMVSS 301; VEHICLE CRASH: CUT OFF SYSTEM. DEALER STATED THAT BECAUSE THERE IS NOT A HOLE UNDERNEATH, THEY WILL NOT CORRECT. BUT OWNER WILL BE GIVEN CORDS TO FIX IF FRAMES CHANGE. *AK *ML

Mar 9, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL # 99V311000 FORD/FMVSS 301; VEHICLE CRASH: CUT OFF SYSTEM. DEALER STATED THAT BECAUSE THERE IS NOT A HOLE UNDERNEATH, THEY WILL NOT CORRECT. BUT OWNER WILL BE GIVEN CORDS TO FIX IF FRAMES CHANGE. *AK *ML

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A PANIC PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A PANIC PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 5, 2000 Power Train

THIS TRUCK HAS MANY PROBLEMS. STRARTING WITH THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK THERE IS A DISTINCTIVE "CLUNK" WHEN PUT INTO GEAR; EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THEN GOING INTERIOR; THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT COMES ON IT THINKS THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT SHUT, BUT YOU CAN SLAM ALL 4...

Mar 5, 2000 Interior Lighting

THIS TRUCK HAS MANY PROBLEMS. STRARTING WITH THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK THERE IS A DISTINCTIVE "CLUNK" WHEN PUT INTO GEAR; EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THEN GOING INTERIOR; THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT COMES ON IT THINKS THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT SHUT, BUT YOU CAN SLAM ALL 4...

Mar 5, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THIS TRUCK HAS MANY PROBLEMS. STRARTING WITH THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK THERE IS A DISTINCTIVE "CLUNK" WHEN PUT INTO GEAR; EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THEN GOING INTERIOR; THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT COMES ON IT THINKS THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT SHUT, BUT YOU CAN SLAM ALL 4...

Mar 5, 2000 Structure

THIS TRUCK HAS MANY PROBLEMS. STRARTING WITH THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK THERE IS A DISTINCTIVE "CLUNK" WHEN PUT INTO GEAR; EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THEN GOING INTERIOR; THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT COMES ON IT THINKS THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT SHUT, BUT YOU CAN SLAM ALL 4...

Mar 5, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THIS TRUCK HAS MANY PROBLEMS. STRARTING WITH THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK THERE IS A DISTINCTIVE "CLUNK" WHEN PUT INTO GEAR; EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THEN GOING INTERIOR; THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT COMES ON IT THINKS THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT SHUT, BUT YOU CAN SLAM ALL 4...

Mar 5, 2000 Power Train

THIS TRUCK HAS MANY PROBLEMS. STRARTING WITH THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK THERE IS A DISTINCTIVE "CLUNK" WHEN PUT INTO GEAR; EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THEN GOING INTERIOR; THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT COMES ON IT THINKS THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT SHUT, BUT YOU CAN SLAM ALL 4...

Mar 5, 2000 Interior Lighting

THIS TRUCK HAS MANY PROBLEMS. STRARTING WITH THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK THERE IS A DISTINCTIVE "CLUNK" WHEN PUT INTO GEAR; EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THEN GOING INTERIOR; THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT COMES ON IT THINKS THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT SHUT, BUT YOU CAN SLAM ALL 4...

Mar 5, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THIS TRUCK HAS MANY PROBLEMS. STRARTING WITH THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK THERE IS A DISTINCTIVE "CLUNK" WHEN PUT INTO GEAR; EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THEN GOING INTERIOR; THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT COMES ON IT THINKS THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT SHUT, BUT YOU CAN SLAM ALL 4...

Mar 5, 2000 Structure

THIS TRUCK HAS MANY PROBLEMS. STRARTING WITH THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK THERE IS A DISTINCTIVE "CLUNK" WHEN PUT INTO GEAR; EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THEN GOING INTERIOR; THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT COMES ON IT THINKS THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT SHUT, BUT YOU CAN SLAM ALL 4...

Mar 5, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THIS TRUCK HAS MANY PROBLEMS. STRARTING WITH THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK THERE IS A DISTINCTIVE "CLUNK" WHEN PUT INTO GEAR; EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THEN GOING INTERIOR; THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT COMES ON IT THINKS THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT SHUT, BUT YOU CAN SLAM ALL 4...

Mar 1, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS IT VIBRATED FOR A QUICK SECOND. ALSO, WHEN VEHICLE REACHED 43MPH, IT VIBRATED REAL HARD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY CHANGED THE TIRES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN AGAIN, AND DEALER THEN ADMITTED THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM AND HE HAD NO CLUE. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS IT VIBRATED FOR A QUICK SECOND. ALSO, WHEN VEHICLE REACHED 43MPH, IT VIBRATED REAL HARD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY CHANGED THE TIRES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN AGAIN, AND DEALER THEN ADMITTED THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM AND HE HAD NO CLUE. *AK

Feb 25, 2000 Seats

SEAT IN EXTENDED CAB HAS NO PADDING ,ONLY A VINYL COVER, CAUSING INJUIRES TO PASSENGERS. FORD HAS UPDATED SEAT, WHICH NOW NOW HAS FULL PADDED BACK ON NEWER MODELS. BUT WILL NOT MODIFY OLDER MODELS. *AK

Feb 25, 2000 Seats

SEAT IN EXTENDED CAB HAS NO PADDING ,ONLY A VINYL COVER, CAUSING INJUIRES TO PASSENGERS. FORD HAS UPDATED SEAT, WHICH NOW NOW HAS FULL PADDED BACK ON NEWER MODELS. BUT WILL NOT MODIFY OLDER MODELS. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS NOT INJURED. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS NOT INJURED. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Power Train Crash

FRONT HUB WOULD NOT HOLD VACUUM CAUSING 4 WHEEL DRIVE NOT TO ENGAGE EVEN THOUGH THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. THIS CAUSED THE TRUCK TO LOOSE CONTROL AND HIT A TREE. NLM

Feb 23, 2000 Power Train Crash

FRONT HUB WOULD NOT HOLD VACUUM CAUSING 4 WHEEL DRIVE NOT TO ENGAGE EVEN THOUGH THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. THIS CAUSED THE TRUCK TO LOOSE CONTROL AND HIT A TREE. NLM

Feb 22, 2000 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, AND AS A RESULT OF MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND REFUSES TO WORK ON THIS UNTIL FORD AUTORIZES. *AK.ET.

Feb 22, 2000 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, AND AS A RESULT OF MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND REFUSES TO WORK ON THIS UNTIL FORD AUTORIZES. *AK.ET.

Feb 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE'VE BEEN PREVIOUS NEW FORD TRK OWNERS - AND HAVE NEVER ENTAILED SUCH A PROBLEM LIKE THIS. WE FEEL THAT THERE IS MORE THAN ADQUATE REASON THAT FORD SHOULD GIVE PRIORITY ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. AT GENERAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THEN WHEN BEGINNING TO APPLY BRAKES, ALL OCCUPANTS CAN EASILY FEEL VERY HARD...

Feb 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE'VE BEEN PREVIOUS NEW FORD TRK OWNERS - AND HAVE NEVER ENTAILED SUCH A PROBLEM LIKE THIS. WE FEEL THAT THERE IS MORE THAN ADQUATE REASON THAT FORD SHOULD GIVE PRIORITY ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. AT GENERAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THEN WHEN BEGINNING TO APPLY BRAKES, ALL OCCUPANTS CAN EASILY FEEL VERY HARD...

Feb 3, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS TO TRY TO RECTIFY FRONT END SUSPENSION NOISE, REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR DID NOT REMEDY NOISE. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS TO TRY TO RECTIFY FRONT END SUSPENSION NOISE, REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR DID NOT REMEDY NOISE. *MJS

Feb 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 99V311000 CONCERNING FUEL SYSTEM. PARTS ARE NOT AVALIABLE. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION. *MJS

Feb 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 99V311000 CONCERNING FUEL SYSTEM. PARTS ARE NOT AVALIABLE. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION. *MJS

Feb 1, 2000 Visibility

WHEN DRIVER WAS REVERSING HE COULD NOT SEE CLEARLY THE BACK OR TRAIL OF THE VEHICLE. ON THE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR IT WAS HARD TO FOCUS. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Visibility

WHEN DRIVER WAS REVERSING HE COULD NOT SEE CLEARLY THE BACK OR TRAIL OF THE VEHICLE. ON THE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR IT WAS HARD TO FOCUS. *AK

Jan 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 4 HOURS FROM HOME ENGINE FAILED, HAS BEEN 26 DAYS AND STILL NO REPLACEMENT. *AK

Jan 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 4 HOURS FROM HOME ENGINE FAILED, HAS BEEN 26 DAYS AND STILL NO REPLACEMENT. *AK

Jan 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REFERENCE VOQ #854737 WHERE MY SUPPLIED INFORMATION WAS INCORRECTLY RECORDED. WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKING, THE VEHICLE PULLS LEFT (INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC) THE SEVERITY OF THE PULL TO THE LEFT IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE MEASURE OF THE BRAKING AND VEHICLE SPEED (E.G. LOW SPEED WITH LIGHT BRAKING = M...

Jan 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REFERENCE VOQ #854737 WHERE MY SUPPLIED INFORMATION WAS INCORRECTLY RECORDED. WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKING, THE VEHICLE PULLS LEFT (INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC) THE SEVERITY OF THE PULL TO THE LEFT IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE MEASURE OF THE BRAKING AND VEHICLE SPEED (E.G. LOW SPEED WITH LIGHT BRAKING = M...

Jan 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REFERENCE VOQ #854737 WHERE MY SUPPLIED INFORMATION WAS INCORRECTLY RECORDED. WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKING, THE VEHICLE PULLS LEFT (INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC) THE SEVERITY OF THE PULL TO THE LEFT IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE MEASURE OF THE BRAKING AND VEHICLE SPEED (E.G. LOW SPEED WITH LIGHT BRAKING = M...

Jan 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REFERENCE VOQ #854737 WHERE MY SUPPLIED INFORMATION WAS INCORRECTLY RECORDED. WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKING, THE VEHICLE PULLS LEFT (INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC) THE SEVERITY OF THE PULL TO THE LEFT IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE MEASURE OF THE BRAKING AND VEHICLE SPEED (E.G. LOW SPEED WITH LIGHT BRAKING = M...

Jan 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERE STEERING VIBRATION ON BRAKING. REPORTED TO DEALER 4 TIMES. FIRST TIME, TURNED ROTORS. SECOND TIME, REPLACED ROTORS. THIRD TIME, DEGLAZED ROTORS. FOURTH TIME, NO ACTION. TOLD IT WAS THE ABS SYSTEM AND WOULD MEET WITH FORD FACTORY REP. STILL WAITING.

Jan 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERE STEERING VIBRATION ON BRAKING. REPORTED TO DEALER 4 TIMES. FIRST TIME, TURNED ROTORS. SECOND TIME, REPLACED ROTORS. THIRD TIME, DEGLAZED ROTORS. FOURTH TIME, NO ACTION. TOLD IT WAS THE ABS SYSTEM AND WOULD MEET WITH FORD FACTORY REP. STILL WAITING.

Jan 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER BRAKE FAILED WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMEER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT AND HIT A POLE. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGES AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND KILL SWITH FAILED. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER BRAKE FAILED WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMEER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT AND HIT A POLE. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGES AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND KILL SWITH FAILED. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER BRAKE FAILED WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMEER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT AND HIT A POLE. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGES AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND KILL SWITH FAILED. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Seat Belts

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER BRAKE FAILED WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMEER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT AND HIT A POLE. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGES AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND KILL SWITH FAILED. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER BRAKE FAILED WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMEER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT AND HIT A POLE. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGES AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND KILL SWITH FAILED. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER BRAKE FAILED WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMEER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT AND HIT A POLE. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGES AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND KILL SWITH FAILED. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER BRAKE FAILED WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMEER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT AND HIT A POLE. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGES AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND KILL SWITH FAILED. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Seat Belts

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER BRAKE FAILED WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMEER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT AND HIT A POLE. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGES AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND KILL SWITH FAILED. YH

Jan 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE PULLLING TO THE LEFT, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL, AND RESULTING IN SEVERAL NEAR CRASHES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS MADE REPAIRS, BUTPROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TURNING A CORNER AND SIGNAL LIGHT ON, THE SWITCH WILL TURN OFF BEFORE CONSUMER FINISHES MAKING THE TURN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE PULLLING TO THE LEFT, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL, AND RESULTING IN SEVERAL NEAR CRASHES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS MADE REPAIRS, BUTPROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TURNING A CORNER AND SIGNAL LIGHT ON, THE SWITCH WILL TURN OFF BEFORE CONSUMER FINISHES MAKING THE TURN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. YH

Jan 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. YH

Jan 21, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMRER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 93V311000. CONTACTED DEALER NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM, CONSUMER HAS A TOTAL OF SIX VEHICLE THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Interior Lighting

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING COURTESY LIGHT INTERMITTENTENTLY COMING ON WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND BEING INSPECTED AS OF NOW. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKS UP INTERMITTENTLY, PULLING THE VEHICLE EITHER SHARPLY TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT.

Jan 21, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMRER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 93V311000. CONTACTED DEALER NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM, CONSUMER HAS A TOTAL OF SIX VEHICLE THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Interior Lighting

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING COURTESY LIGHT INTERMITTENTENTLY COMING ON WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND BEING INSPECTED AS OF NOW. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKS UP INTERMITTENTLY, PULLING THE VEHICLE EITHER SHARPLY TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT.

Jan 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURNING SIGNAL LIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ON. THEY COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN TURNING A CORNER THEY WILL GO OFF. HASN'T CONTACTED DEALER OR MANUFACTURER.*AK

Jan 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE PROBLEM IS THE ENGINE IS USING OIL, THIS IS A NEW VEHICLE, I AM BEING TOLD THAT THIS ENGINE SHOULD USE 1 QUART OF OIL IN 900 MILES, I JUST DON'T BELIEVE THAT A NEW VEHICLE SHOULD BE USING THIS MUCH OIL. I THINK I'M GETTING THE RUN AROUND , IT IS MY BELIEF THAT FORD IS HAVING TROUBLE WITH THESE N...

Jan 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMERS FEEL SICK WHILE DRIVING IN VEHICLE, POSSIBLE EXHAUST LEAK INTO CARGO COMPARTMENT. *MJS

Jan 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURNING SIGNAL LIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ON. THEY COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN TURNING A CORNER THEY WILL GO OFF. HASN'T CONTACTED DEALER OR MANUFACTURER.*AK

Jan 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE PROBLEM IS THE ENGINE IS USING OIL, THIS IS A NEW VEHICLE, I AM BEING TOLD THAT THIS ENGINE SHOULD USE 1 QUART OF OIL IN 900 MILES, I JUST DON'T BELIEVE THAT A NEW VEHICLE SHOULD BE USING THIS MUCH OIL. I THINK I'M GETTING THE RUN AROUND , IT IS MY BELIEF THAT FORD IS HAVING TROUBLE WITH THESE N...

Jan 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMERS FEEL SICK WHILE DRIVING IN VEHICLE, POSSIBLE EXHAUST LEAK INTO CARGO COMPARTMENT. *MJS

Jan 12, 2000 Interior Lighting

WHENEVER DRIVING DURING THE DAY OR DURING THE NIGHT INTERIOR LIGHTS & BACK LIGHTS WOULD COME ON & THEN GO OFF. THE FUEL TANK ALSO LEAKED FUEL. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THERE WAS NO WAY THE PROBLEM COULD BE CORRECTED. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHENEVER DRIVING DURING THE DAY OR DURING THE NIGHT INTERIOR LIGHTS & BACK LIGHTS WOULD COME ON & THEN GO OFF. THE FUEL TANK ALSO LEAKED FUEL. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THERE WAS NO WAY THE PROBLEM COULD BE CORRECTED. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHENEVER DRIVING DURING THE DAY OR DURING THE NIGHT INTERIOR LIGHTS & BACK LIGHTS WOULD COME ON & THEN GO OFF. THE FUEL TANK ALSO LEAKED FUEL. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THERE WAS NO WAY THE PROBLEM COULD BE CORRECTED. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Interior Lighting

WHENEVER DRIVING DURING THE DAY OR DURING THE NIGHT INTERIOR LIGHTS & BACK LIGHTS WOULD COME ON & THEN GO OFF. THE FUEL TANK ALSO LEAKED FUEL. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THERE WAS NO WAY THE PROBLEM COULD BE CORRECTED. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHENEVER DRIVING DURING THE DAY OR DURING THE NIGHT INTERIOR LIGHTS & BACK LIGHTS WOULD COME ON & THEN GO OFF. THE FUEL TANK ALSO LEAKED FUEL. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THERE WAS NO WAY THE PROBLEM COULD BE CORRECTED. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHENEVER DRIVING DURING THE DAY OR DURING THE NIGHT INTERIOR LIGHTS & BACK LIGHTS WOULD COME ON & THEN GO OFF. THE FUEL TANK ALSO LEAKED FUEL. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THERE WAS NO WAY THE PROBLEM COULD BE CORRECTED. *AK

Jan 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD TRAVEL TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Jan 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD TRAVEL TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Suspension

WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD SLUSH ACCUMULATES IN THE FRONT FILTER AIR BOX, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO DIE / FAIL. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE AIR BOX IF THE TRUCK IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK *YC

Dec 30, 1999 Suspension

WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD SLUSH ACCUMULATES IN THE FRONT FILTER AIR BOX, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO DIE / FAIL. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE AIR BOX IF THE TRUCK IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK *YC

Dec 25, 1999 Power Train

WHEN I PUT MY TRUCK INTO GEAR AND INITIALLY START OUT THERE WAS KNOCKING AND CLUNKING COMING FROM UNDER THE RIGHT (PASSENGER SIDE) FLOOR BOARDS. CLUNKING SEEMED SIMILAR TO BAD U-JOINTS WHEN TORQUE IS PUT ON THEM. CLUNKING COULD BE FELT ON FLOOR. I HAD IN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE THEY WERE ABL...

Dec 25, 1999 Power Train

WHEN I PUT MY TRUCK INTO GEAR AND INITIALLY START OUT THERE WAS KNOCKING AND CLUNKING COMING FROM UNDER THE RIGHT (PASSENGER SIDE) FLOOR BOARDS. CLUNKING SEEMED SIMILAR TO BAD U-JOINTS WHEN TORQUE IS PUT ON THEM. CLUNKING COULD BE FELT ON FLOOR. I HAD IN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE THEY WERE ABL...

Dec 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAJOR OIL LEAK COMING MOST LIKELY COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE LEFT HEAD WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE BLOCK OR IN THAT VICINITY. I NOTICED A LITTLE OIL THE WEEK PREVIOUS ON THE DRIVE WAY BUT WAS NOT TO CONCERNED AS I HAD JUST CHANGED OIL. YESTERDAY, BEFORE LEAVING TO CHRISTMAS SHOP I FUELED UP AND CHEC...

Dec 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAJOR OIL LEAK COMING MOST LIKELY COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE LEFT HEAD WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE BLOCK OR IN THAT VICINITY. I NOTICED A LITTLE OIL THE WEEK PREVIOUS ON THE DRIVE WAY BUT WAS NOT TO CONCERNED AS I HAD JUST CHANGED OIL. YESTERDAY, BEFORE LEAVING TO CHRISTMAS SHOP I FUELED UP AND CHEC...

Dec 17, 1999 Steering

THE FAILURE IS THAT STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. THE HARDER THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED THE HARDER IT IS TO TURN THE WHEEL, UNTIL A POINT IS REACHED WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL CAN NO LONGER BE TURNED. *AK

Dec 17, 1999 Steering

THE FAILURE IS THAT STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. THE HARDER THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED THE HARDER IT IS TO TURN THE WHEEL, UNTIL A POINT IS REACHED WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL CAN NO LONGER BE TURNED. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Steering

WHILE MAKING A TURN EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT THE STEERING COLUMN WILL POP OUT. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THIS SITUATION. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Visibility

WIDE ANGLE MIRROR ON TRAILER TOE DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VIEW FROM REAR OF DRIVER'S SEAT. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECEIVED RECALL 99V093000 OVER 8 WEEKS AGO. CONTACTED DEALER TO SET AN APPOINTMENT. WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE. WOULD NOTIFIED WHEN PARTS WERE IN. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO IN TURN, SAID TO CONTACT DEALER. CONSUMER HAS BEEN GETTING THE RUN AROUND TRYING TO GET RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Steering

WHILE MAKING A TURN EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT THE STEERING COLUMN WILL POP OUT. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THIS SITUATION. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Visibility

WIDE ANGLE MIRROR ON TRAILER TOE DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VIEW FROM REAR OF DRIVER'S SEAT. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECEIVED RECALL 99V093000 OVER 8 WEEKS AGO. CONTACTED DEALER TO SET AN APPOINTMENT. WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE. WOULD NOTIFIED WHEN PARTS WERE IN. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO IN TURN, SAID TO CONTACT DEALER. CONSUMER HAS BEEN GETTING THE RUN AROUND TRYING TO GET RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE. *AK

Dec 6, 1999 Exterior Lighting Crash

WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED 1/8 TO 1/25, THE TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED. CONSUMER VEHICLE STOPPED CAUSING SOMEONE TO CRASH INTO THE BACK OF HIM DUE TO FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS. *AK *YC

Dec 6, 1999 Exterior Lighting Crash

WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED 1/8 TO 1/25, THE TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED. CONSUMER VEHICLE STOPPED CAUSING SOMEONE TO CRASH INTO THE BACK OF HIM DUE TO FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS. *AK *YC

Dec 2, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A TRUCK TRAVELING ABOUT 50 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THE CRASH. OTHER TRUCK'S AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 2, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A TRUCK TRAVELING ABOUT 50 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THE CRASH. OTHER TRUCK'S AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 26, 1999 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION @ 50MPH,.UPON IMPACT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 26, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION @ 50MPH,.UPON IMPACT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 26, 1999 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION @ 50MPH,.UPON IMPACT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 26, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION @ 50MPH,.UPON IMPACT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD FAILED. *ET

Nov 24, 1999 Wheels

LUG NUTS LOOSEN AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AND MUST BE TIGHTENED PERIODICALLY TO PREVENT WHEELS FROM COMING OFF. *ET

Nov 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED & HAD TO BE TURNED PRIOR TO 1 YEAR. *ET

Nov 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD FAILED. *ET

Nov 24, 1999 Wheels

LUG NUTS LOOSEN AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AND MUST BE TIGHTENED PERIODICALLY TO PREVENT WHEELS FROM COMING OFF. *ET

Nov 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED & HAD TO BE TURNED PRIOR TO 1 YEAR. *ET

Nov 19, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH FRONT END VIBRATED HARD WHICH ALMOST RESULTED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPER KIT. *AK

Nov 19, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH FRONT END VIBRATED HARD WHICH ALMOST RESULTED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPER KIT. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Unknown Or Other

MANY OTHER MAJOR PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Unknown Or Other

MANY OTHER MAJOR PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE IN REVERSE VEHICLE SUDDENLY/ UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN A MINOR INJURY. DRIVER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE, EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 16, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A STEEL LIGHT POLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIRBAG'S EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT, WHICH RESULTED IN HEAD INJURIES, MINOR WRIST AND BACK INJURIES. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *YC

Nov 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE IN REVERSE VEHICLE SUDDENLY/ UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN A MINOR INJURY. DRIVER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE, EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 16, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A STEEL LIGHT POLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIRBAG'S EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT, WHICH RESULTED IN HEAD INJURIES, MINOR WRIST AND BACK INJURIES. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *YC

Nov 10, 1999 Wheels

DRIVER CANNOT TAKE OFF THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL RIM HUB, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Wheels

DRIVER CANNOT TAKE OFF THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL RIM HUB, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Unknown Or Other

EVEN WITH THE DOORS SHUT AJAR, INSTRUMENT PANEL REFLECTS WITHIN WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBLITY FOR THE DRIVER AT NIGHT. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Structure

EVEN WITH THE DOORS SHUT AJAR, INSTRUMENT PANEL REFLECTS WITHIN WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBLITY FOR THE DRIVER AT NIGHT. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Equipment

ON VACATION TO ALASKA IN THE SUMMERTIME HAD THE A/C ON MAXIMUM. IT WAS VERY HUMID AND HOT, AND WIFE BECAME ILL. CONTACTED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED A STRONG MOLD ODOR COMING OUT OF AIR CONDITIONING. SOLD THE CUSTOMER A ENVIRONMENT KIT. ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL, THE A/C VENTS SHOULD ALWAY REMAIN O...

Nov 9, 1999 Unknown Or Other

EVEN WITH THE DOORS SHUT AJAR, INSTRUMENT PANEL REFLECTS WITHIN WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBLITY FOR THE DRIVER AT NIGHT. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Structure

EVEN WITH THE DOORS SHUT AJAR, INSTRUMENT PANEL REFLECTS WITHIN WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBLITY FOR THE DRIVER AT NIGHT. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Equipment

ON VACATION TO ALASKA IN THE SUMMERTIME HAD THE A/C ON MAXIMUM. IT WAS VERY HUMID AND HOT, AND WIFE BECAME ILL. CONTACTED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED A STRONG MOLD ODOR COMING OUT OF AIR CONDITIONING. SOLD THE CUSTOMER A ENVIRONMENT KIT. ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL, THE A/C VENTS SHOULD ALWAY REMAIN O...

Nov 3, 1999 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER, VEHICLE AT 45MPH AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FORD HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Steering

POWERSTEERING HOSE BROKE, CAUSING A LEAKAGE. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THERE WEREN'T ANY BRAKES. CONSUMER PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKES, AND AFTER A DELAY, THE BRAKES KICKED IN. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWERSTEERING HOSE BROKE, CAUSING A LEAKAGE. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THERE WEREN'T ANY BRAKES. CONSUMER PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKES, AND AFTER A DELAY, THE BRAKES KICKED IN. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER, VEHICLE AT 45MPH AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FORD HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Steering

POWERSTEERING HOSE BROKE, CAUSING A LEAKAGE. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THERE WEREN'T ANY BRAKES. CONSUMER PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKES, AND AFTER A DELAY, THE BRAKES KICKED IN. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWERSTEERING HOSE BROKE, CAUSING A LEAKAGE. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THERE WEREN'T ANY BRAKES. CONSUMER PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKES, AND AFTER A DELAY, THE BRAKES KICKED IN. *AK

Nov 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHUDDER WHEN BRAKING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS (60-65MPH AND SOMETIMES LESS). IN JANUARY OF '99 THE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THE PROBLEM RETURNED AGAIN AND THE ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED A SECOND TIME IN OCTOBER OF '99. THE TRUCK O...

Nov 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHUDDER WHEN BRAKING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS (60-65MPH AND SOMETIMES LESS). IN JANUARY OF '99 THE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THE PROBLEM RETURNED AGAIN AND THE ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED A SECOND TIME IN OCTOBER OF '99. THE TRUCK O...

Oct 31, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING HEARD LOUD KNOCKING ALL GAGES REGISTERD OK PULLED OVER HAD TRUCK TOWED DEALERSHIP SAID HAD NO, OIL GAGES STILL READ OK NOT HOT ,OR LOW OIL PRESSURE, TOLD BEARING IN ENGINE FAILED NEED NEW ENGINE,I HAVE UP TO DATE MAINT. RECORDS WHY DID OIL GAGE OR WATER GAGE NOT REGISTER A PROBLEM BE...

Oct 31, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING HEARD LOUD KNOCKING ALL GAGES REGISTERD OK PULLED OVER HAD TRUCK TOWED DEALERSHIP SAID HAD NO, OIL GAGES STILL READ OK NOT HOT ,OR LOW OIL PRESSURE, TOLD BEARING IN ENGINE FAILED NEED NEW ENGINE,I HAVE UP TO DATE MAINT. RECORDS WHY DID OIL GAGE OR WATER GAGE NOT REGISTER A PROBLEM BE...

Oct 29, 1999 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. INSUFFICIENT ADJUSTMENT SPACE IN LATCH ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT PROBLEM

Oct 29, 1999 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. INSUFFICIENT ADJUSTMENT SPACE IN LATCH ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT PROBLEM

Oct 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH T CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. APPLIED THE BRAKES,AND VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF TO GAIN CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH T CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. APPLIED THE BRAKES,AND VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF TO GAIN CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE OVER 9 WEEKS AGO. FOR FMVSS 301 "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". CONTACTED DEALER. INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER WHO SAID TO CONTACT DEALER. WENT BACK & FORTH, BACK & FORTH. THEN RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE, INDICATING WORK NOT DONE. OWNER GETTING FRAUSTRATED & UPSET...

Oct 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH T CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. APPLIED THE BRAKES,AND VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF TO GAIN CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH T CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. APPLIED THE BRAKES,AND VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF TO GAIN CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE OVER 9 WEEKS AGO. FOR FMVSS 301 "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". CONTACTED DEALER. INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER WHO SAID TO CONTACT DEALER. WENT BACK & FORTH, BACK & FORTH. THEN RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE, INDICATING WORK NOT DONE. OWNER GETTING FRAUSTRATED & UPSET...

Oct 25, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER. DEALER SAID THAT THEY REPLACED THE RECALL. CONSUMER RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD. TOOK CAR TO A DIFFERENT DEALER. THEY PUT THE CAR UP, AND SAID THE FIRST RECALL HAD NEVER BEEN TAKEN CARE OFF. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR RECALL LETTER THAT WAS RECEIVED. DEALER WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL LETTER. TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER,AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE FIRST RECALL HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN CARE OFF. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER, AND T...

Oct 25, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER. DEALER SAID THAT THEY REPLACED THE RECALL. CONSUMER RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD. TOOK CAR TO A DIFFERENT DEALER. THEY PUT THE CAR UP, AND SAID THE FIRST RECALL HAD NEVER BEEN TAKEN CARE OFF. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR RECALL LETTER THAT WAS RECEIVED. DEALER WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL LETTER. TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER,AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE FIRST RECALL HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN CARE OFF. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER, AND T...

Oct 21, 1999 Power Train

DRIVING DOWN A DRY ROAD WITH THE 4 -WHEEL DRIVE AND UPON MAKING A SHARP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THE FRONT WHEEL HUBS WILL LOCK UP. CONTACTED DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS ORMAL. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Power Train

DRIVING DOWN A DRY ROAD WITH THE 4 -WHEEL DRIVE AND UPON MAKING A SHARP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THE FRONT WHEEL HUBS WILL LOCK UP. CONTACTED DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS ORMAL. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Steering

LINKAGE CAME APART. DRAG LINK AND SLEEVE WERE STRIPPED AT THREADS. REPLACED DRAG LINK AND ADJUSTING SLEEVE.

Oct 19, 1999 Steering

LINKAGE CAME APART. DRAG LINK AND SLEEVE WERE STRIPPED AT THREADS. REPLACED DRAG LINK AND ADJUSTING SLEEVE.

Oct 18, 1999 Structure

FRAME IS BENT WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE TO GO DOWN THE ROAD SIDEWAYS. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Structure

FRAME IS BENT WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE TO GO DOWN THE ROAD SIDEWAYS. *AK

Oct 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE EITHER PULL TO THE LEFT OF THE RIGHT. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORREECT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE EITHER PULL TO THE LEFT OF THE RIGHT. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORREECT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE FORD DEALER FOR A SAFETY RECALL PERTAINING TO THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING SYSTEM. THEY COULD NOT COMPLETE THE RECALL WORK BECAUSE THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FROM A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TANK HAD A PUNCTURE THAT WAS CAUSED BY SOME OBJECT...

Oct 6, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE FORD DEALER FOR A SAFETY RECALL PERTAINING TO THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING SYSTEM. THEY COULD NOT COMPLETE THE RECALL WORK BECAUSE THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FROM A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TANK HAD A PUNCTURE THAT WAS CAUSED BY SOME OBJECT...

Sep 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE WILL STAY AT HIGH RPM EVEN WITH FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL ,VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN ,TAKES ABOUT 1/2 BLOCK BEFORE IT WILL DECREASE IN SPEED. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE WILL STAY AT HIGH RPM EVEN WITH FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL ,VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN ,TAKES ABOUT 1/2 BLOCK BEFORE IT WILL DECREASE IN SPEED. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN ROAD, VEHICLE WOULD SHOOK/VIBRATED, STRAYED INTO ANOTHER LANE. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. BEEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC CANNOT LOCATE CAUSE OF VIBRATION. BELIEVED STABLIZER WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Electrical System

HORN AND THE AIR BAG ARE IN THE SAME PLACE. WHEN TRYING TO USE THE HORN, THE CONSUMER ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO LOOKING DOWN ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO APPLY THE HORN. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

SIDE MIRRORS USED FOR TOWING, EXTEND TOO FAR OUT WHEN VEHICLE NOT TOWING. CAN NOT PULL MIRRORS IN OR SHIFT TO DIFFERENT POSITION IN ORDER FOR MIRRORS NOT BE HIT. ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD HIT SIDE MIRRORS. THEY HAD SHATTERED GLASS ONTO DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE PROCESS. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN ROAD, VEHICLE WOULD SHOOK/VIBRATED, STRAYED INTO ANOTHER LANE. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. BEEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC CANNOT LOCATE CAUSE OF VIBRATION. BELIEVED STABLIZER WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Electrical System

HORN AND THE AIR BAG ARE IN THE SAME PLACE. WHEN TRYING TO USE THE HORN, THE CONSUMER ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO LOOKING DOWN ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO APPLY THE HORN. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

SIDE MIRRORS USED FOR TOWING, EXTEND TOO FAR OUT WHEN VEHICLE NOT TOWING. CAN NOT PULL MIRRORS IN OR SHIFT TO DIFFERENT POSITION IN ORDER FOR MIRRORS NOT BE HIT. ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD HIT SIDE MIRRORS. THEY HAD SHATTERED GLASS ONTO DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE PROCESS. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Visibility

NO MATTER HOW CONSUMER ADJUSTS THE MIRRORS THERE IS STILL A BLIND SPOT. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING ON TURN SIGNAL ,TURN SIGNAL WON'T STAY ON. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Visibility

NO MATTER HOW CONSUMER ADJUSTS THE MIRRORS THERE IS STILL A BLIND SPOT. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING ON TURN SIGNAL ,TURN SIGNAL WON'T STAY ON. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING A BOLT BROKE OUT OF THE STEERING MANUAL SHAFT SECTOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING A BOLT BROKE OUT OF THE STEERING MANUAL SHAFT SECTOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V062001 CONCERNING SPEED CONTROL CABLE. CONTACTED THE DEALER, NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Seat Belts

REPORTING BOTH FRONT AND REAR BELTS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. BELT WOULD LOOSEN BY ITSELF WHENEVER A PERSON MOVES, INSTEAD OF TIGHTENING AND HOLDING THE OCCUPANT. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT THE BELT WOULD ONLY LOCK BY ITSELF DURING A VEHICLE COLLISION. CAN NHTSA HELP OR PROVIDE...

Sep 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V062001 CONCERNING SPEED CONTROL CABLE. CONTACTED THE DEALER, NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Seat Belts

REPORTING BOTH FRONT AND REAR BELTS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. BELT WOULD LOOSEN BY ITSELF WHENEVER A PERSON MOVES, INSTEAD OF TIGHTENING AND HOLDING THE OCCUPANT. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT THE BELT WOULD ONLY LOCK BY ITSELF DURING A VEHICLE COLLISION. CAN NHTSA HELP OR PROVIDE...

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR PARTS FOR ABOUT EIGHT MONTHS. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WAS NOT SECURE TO FRAME, CAUSING IT TO RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

WHEN USING THE DEFROSTER, THE UNIT ISN'T WORKING, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO BE COVERED WITH 2/3 FROST. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR PARTS FOR ABOUT EIGHT MONTHS. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WAS NOT SECURE TO FRAME, CAUSING IT TO RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

WHEN USING THE DEFROSTER, THE UNIT ISN'T WORKING, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO BE COVERED WITH 2/3 FROST. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE WILL DIE COMPLETELY, CAUSING SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE WILL DIE COMPLETELY, CAUSING SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAS DISINTEGRATED TWICE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE TO LOCK TOGETHER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAS DISINTEGRATED TWICE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE TO LOCK TOGETHER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Aug 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STARTED TRUCK. PULLED ONTO THE ROAD AND WHEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR ALL IT WOULD DO WAS IDLE. PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR 4 TIMES AND STILL THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND. ALL IT WOULD DO WAS IDLE

Aug 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STARTED TRUCK. PULLED ONTO THE ROAD AND WHEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR ALL IT WOULD DO WAS IDLE. PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR 4 TIMES AND STILL THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND. ALL IT WOULD DO WAS IDLE

Aug 25, 1999 Tires

VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW AND THE SPARE TIRE WAS NOT INCLUDED, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT NOTIFY CONSUMER THAT SPARE TIRE WAS NOT LISTED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. MJS

Aug 25, 1999 Tires

VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW AND THE SPARE TIRE WAS NOT INCLUDED, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT NOTIFY CONSUMER THAT SPARE TIRE WAS NOT LISTED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. MJS

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

UPON BRAKING, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AFTERWHICH A FLASH FIRE DEVELOPED WHICH DID EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO WIREING, STEERING COLUMN SHAFT & GEAR BOX, 4WD ACTUATION LINES ETC. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE BRAKE SERVICE & RECALLS ON THE BRAKES. FORD HAS REDESIGNED THE FRONT ROTORS & HUBS BUT REFU...

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

UPON BRAKING, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AFTERWHICH A FLASH FIRE DEVELOPED WHICH DID EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO WIREING, STEERING COLUMN SHAFT & GEAR BOX, 4WD ACTUATION LINES ETC. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE BRAKE SERVICE & RECALLS ON THE BRAKES. FORD HAS REDESIGNED THE FRONT ROTORS & HUBS BUT REFU...

Aug 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

THE PROBLEMIS THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP AND CAUSE SEVERE FRONT END VIBRATION. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED TWICE AND REPLACED FOUR TIMES ALL UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER AND TO FORD FLEET SERVICE IS DEARBORN AND ALL I CAN GET FROM THEM IS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG ...

Aug 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

THE PROBLEMIS THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP AND CAUSE SEVERE FRONT END VIBRATION. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED TWICE AND REPLACED FOUR TIMES ALL UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER AND TO FORD FLEET SERVICE IS DEARBORN AND ALL I CAN GET FROM THEM IS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG ...

Aug 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD WHEN SET. A LOT OF FORCE IS NEED TO SET BARKING BRAKE. CAMPAIN ID 98V101000 SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY F250 SUPERDUTY. ABS PROBLEM: BRAKES GO INTO ABS MODE WHEN BRAKING ON ROUGH (BUMPY ROADS) DRY ROAD SURFACES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TRUCK HAS NO LOAD IN IT. MY...

Aug 22, 1999 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD WHEN SET. A LOT OF FORCE IS NEED TO SET BARKING BRAKE. CAMPAIN ID 98V101000 SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY F250 SUPERDUTY. ABS PROBLEM: BRAKES GO INTO ABS MODE WHEN BRAKING ON ROUGH (BUMPY ROADS) DRY ROAD SURFACES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TRUCK HAS NO LOAD IN IT. MY...

Aug 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD WHEN SET. A LOT OF FORCE IS NEED TO SET BARKING BRAKE. CAMPAIN ID 98V101000 SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY F250 SUPERDUTY. ABS PROBLEM: BRAKES GO INTO ABS MODE WHEN BRAKING ON ROUGH (BUMPY ROADS) DRY ROAD SURFACES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TRUCK HAS NO LOAD IN IT. MY...

Aug 22, 1999 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD WHEN SET. A LOT OF FORCE IS NEED TO SET BARKING BRAKE. CAMPAIN ID 98V101000 SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY F250 SUPERDUTY. ABS PROBLEM: BRAKES GO INTO ABS MODE WHEN BRAKING ON ROUGH (BUMPY ROADS) DRY ROAD SURFACES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TRUCK HAS NO LOAD IN IT. MY...

Aug 14, 1999 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY

Aug 14, 1999 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR ,AND THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE . *AK

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR ,AND THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE . *AK

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR ,AND THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE . *AK

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR ,AND THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE . *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH DRIVER PUSHED THE FRONT STEERING SENSOR BUTTON ON THE GEAR SWITCH AND VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, INCLUDING POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL TO START AGAIN / COME TO A STOP. *ML

Aug 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT SPEEDS 45 MPH / ABOVE NORMAL, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SEVERELY VIBRATES. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT IT. *YC.ET.

Aug 10, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH DRIVER PUSHED THE FRONT STEERING SENSOR BUTTON ON THE GEAR SWITCH AND VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, INCLUDING POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL TO START AGAIN / COME TO A STOP. *ML

Aug 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT SPEEDS 45 MPH / ABOVE NORMAL, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SEVERELY VIBRATES. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT IT. *YC.ET.

Jul 29, 1999 Interior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHT & CARGO LIGHTS/ DOME LIGHT STAY ON, EVEN AFTER THE KEY IS OUT OF IGNITION. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Interior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHT & CARGO LIGHTS/ DOME LIGHT STAY ON, EVEN AFTER THE KEY IS OUT OF IGNITION. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Suspension

THERE IS A SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END IN THE SUSPENSION. DEALERSHIP KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM & REFERRED OWNER TO THE HOTLINE. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Suspension

THERE IS A SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END IN THE SUSPENSION. DEALERSHIP KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM & REFERRED OWNER TO THE HOTLINE. *AK

Jul 17, 1999 Visibility

UNABLE TO USE VEHICLE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE OF PULLING A TRAVEL TRAILER. DON'T FEEL SAFE PULLING A TRAILER WHEN WIDE ANGLE MIRRORS ARE "NON-ADJUSTABLE". IT'S RIDICULOUS TO HAVE NON-ADJUSTABLE MIRRORS ON A VEHICLE! DEALER INFORMS IT'S A DESIGN ITEM; NOT WARRANTY.

Jul 17, 1999 Visibility

UNABLE TO USE VEHICLE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE OF PULLING A TRAVEL TRAILER. DON'T FEEL SAFE PULLING A TRAILER WHEN WIDE ANGLE MIRRORS ARE "NON-ADJUSTABLE". IT'S RIDICULOUS TO HAVE NON-ADJUSTABLE MIRRORS ON A VEHICLE! DEALER INFORMS IT'S A DESIGN ITEM; NOT WARRANTY.

Jul 11, 1999 Suspension

SEVERE VIBRATION AT ANY SPEED SEEMINGLY FROM FRONT DRIVE TRAIN (BEARINGS, AXELS, HUBS)? THE ONLY WAY I CAN DRIVE THE TRUCK IS TO ENGAGE THE FRONT LEFT AXEL.OTIS FORD HAS BEEN TRYING TO FIND THE PROBLEM FOR TWO AND A HALF MONTHS REPLACING PARTS THAT DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I AM WAITING NOW FOR THRE...

Jul 11, 1999 Suspension

SEVERE VIBRATION AT ANY SPEED SEEMINGLY FROM FRONT DRIVE TRAIN (BEARINGS, AXELS, HUBS)? THE ONLY WAY I CAN DRIVE THE TRUCK IS TO ENGAGE THE FRONT LEFT AXEL.OTIS FORD HAS BEEN TRYING TO FIND THE PROBLEM FOR TWO AND A HALF MONTHS REPLACING PARTS THAT DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I AM WAITING NOW FOR THRE...

Jul 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ELECTRONIC ABS 2 WHEEL CONTROL IS TO SENSTIVE. IF A BUMP OR POTHOLE IS ENCOUNTERED WHEN STOPPING THE ABS WILL TRIGGER. THIS EXTENDS STOPPING DISTANCE BY 40%. ABS WILL NOT DISINGEAGE UNTILL FOOT IS RELEASED FROM BRAKE AND REAPPLIED WHICH IN MOST CASES WILL NOT STOP VEHICLE IN TIME. MY ABS HAS...

Jul 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ELECTRONIC ABS 2 WHEEL CONTROL IS TO SENSTIVE. IF A BUMP OR POTHOLE IS ENCOUNTERED WHEN STOPPING THE ABS WILL TRIGGER. THIS EXTENDS STOPPING DISTANCE BY 40%. ABS WILL NOT DISINGEAGE UNTILL FOOT IS RELEASED FROM BRAKE AND REAPPLIED WHICH IN MOST CASES WILL NOT STOP VEHICLE IN TIME. MY ABS HAS...

Jul 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO THE LEFT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO THE LEFT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 1, 1999 Power Train

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED. NLM

Jul 1, 1999 Power Train

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED. NLM

Jun 29, 1999 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID.*AK

Jun 29, 1999 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID.*AK

Jun 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE O-RINGS THREE TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE O-RINGS THREE TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 21, 1999 Power Train

WHEN GOING DOWN HILL A PART WITHIN THE TRANSFER CASE WORE OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO NEUTRAL, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE PICK UP SPEED AND RUN AWAY. *AK

Jun 21, 1999 Power Train

WHEN GOING DOWN HILL A PART WITHIN THE TRANSFER CASE WORE OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO NEUTRAL, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE PICK UP SPEED AND RUN AWAY. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DESIGN OF THE CUP HOLDER RESULTS IN FREQUENT SPILLING. MJS

Jun 17, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DESIGN OF THE CUP HOLDER RESULTS IN FREQUENT SPILLING. MJS

Jun 14, 1999 Seats

VEHICLE DESIGNED WITHOUT REAR SEAT (HEAD RESTRAINTS), WHICH MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE INJURIES IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN COLLISION. *YC

Jun 14, 1999 Seats

VEHICLE DESIGNED WITHOUT REAR SEAT (HEAD RESTRAINTS), WHICH MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE INJURIES IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN COLLISION. *YC

Jun 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE SPEED CONTROL, RECALL # 99S09/ NHTSA RECALL 99V062001. DEALER HAS DISCONNECTED THE SPEED CONTROL AND DOES NOT HAVE THE REPAIR PARTS. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE SPEED CONTROL, RECALL # 99S09/ NHTSA RECALL 99V062001. DEALER HAS DISCONNECTED THE SPEED CONTROL AND DOES NOT HAVE THE REPAIR PARTS. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE IN A CAR CRASH AT 45 MPH, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS ONE FATALITY AND TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE IN A CAR CRASH AT 45 MPH, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS ONE FATALITY AND TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

May 28, 1999 Seats

REAR SEAT DOES NOT CONTAIN A HEAD REST, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY DURING COLLISION. MJS

May 28, 1999 Seats

REAR SEAT DOES NOT CONTAIN A HEAD REST, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY DURING COLLISION. MJS

May 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE WHEN METAL BRAKE LINE BROKE COMPLETELY. NO WARNING. BRAKE WAS FINE THEN NEXT DEPRESSION OF PEDAL, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING. NO TRAFFIC ON STRAIGHT ROAD ALLOWED ME TO STOP OK. OTHERWISE THIS COULD VERY WELL HAVE BEEN A FATAL ACCIDENT. MORE DETAILS IF YOU ARE INT...

May 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE WHEN METAL BRAKE LINE BROKE COMPLETELY. NO WARNING. BRAKE WAS FINE THEN NEXT DEPRESSION OF PEDAL, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING. NO TRAFFIC ON STRAIGHT ROAD ALLOWED ME TO STOP OK. OTHERWISE THIS COULD VERY WELL HAVE BEEN A FATAL ACCIDENT. MORE DETAILS IF YOU ARE INT...

May 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE WHEN METAL BRAKE LINE BROKE COMPLETELY. NO WARNING. BRAKE WAS FINE THEN NEXT DEPRESSION OF PEDAL, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING. NO TRAFFIC ON STRAIGHT ROAD ALLOWED ME TO STOP OK. OTHERWISE THIS COULD VERY WELL HAVE BEEN A FATAL ACCIDENT. MORE DETAILS IF YOU ARE INT...

May 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE WHEN METAL BRAKE LINE BROKE COMPLETELY. NO WARNING. BRAKE WAS FINE THEN NEXT DEPRESSION OF PEDAL, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING. NO TRAFFIC ON STRAIGHT ROAD ALLOWED ME TO STOP OK. OTHERWISE THIS COULD VERY WELL HAVE BEEN A FATAL ACCIDENT. MORE DETAILS IF YOU ARE INT...

May 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT. *AK

May 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DUE DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINES, WHICH DEALER REPLACED TWICE, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIGOROUSLY. THIS MAY CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

May 7, 1999 Power Train

DUE DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINES, WHICH DEALER REPLACED TWICE, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIGOROUSLY. THIS MAY CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

May 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DUE DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINES, WHICH DEALER REPLACED TWICE, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIGOROUSLY. THIS MAY CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

May 7, 1999 Equipment

LIFT: WHEEL/TOWING APPARATUS ON VEHICLE CAUSES VEHICLE TO MOVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE, ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING A TRAILER. IT ALMOST CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH AND INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT. *AK

May 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DUE DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINES, WHICH DEALER REPLACED TWICE, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIGOROUSLY. THIS MAY CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

May 7, 1999 Power Train

DUE DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINES, WHICH DEALER REPLACED TWICE, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIGOROUSLY. THIS MAY CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

May 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DUE DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINES, WHICH DEALER REPLACED TWICE, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIGOROUSLY. THIS MAY CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

May 7, 1999 Equipment

LIFT: WHEEL/TOWING APPARATUS ON VEHICLE CAUSES VEHICLE TO MOVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE, ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING A TRAILER. IT ALMOST CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH AND INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 65MPH AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WITH APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. OWNER HAD TO WAIT FOR VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN BY ITSELF. *AK

May 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 65MPH AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WITH APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. OWNER HAD TO WAIT FOR VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN BY ITSELF. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WITH V10 ENGINE WILL ACCELERATE WHEN IT IS IN SECOND GEAR OR WHEN IT IS SHIFTING GEARS UP TO 3000 RPM, AND WILL NOT DEACCELERATE PROPERLY, CONSUMER MUST RIDE BRAKES TO DEACCELRATE.MANUFACTURER'S ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT IS AWARE OF DEFECT . *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WITH V10 ENGINE WILL ACCELERATE WHEN IT IS IN SECOND GEAR OR WHEN IT IS SHIFTING GEARS UP TO 3000 RPM, AND WILL NOT DEACCELERATE PROPERLY, CONSUMER MUST RIDE BRAKES TO DEACCELRATE.MANUFACTURER'S ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT IS AWARE OF DEFECT . *AK

Apr 16, 1999 Air Bags

DURING SEVERE 50 MPH CRASH NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY (UNAWARE OF INJURIES). (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) MJS

Apr 16, 1999 Seat Belts

DURING SEVERE 50 MPH CRASH NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY (UNAWARE OF INJURIES). (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) MJS

Apr 16, 1999 Air Bags

DURING SEVERE 50 MPH CRASH NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY (UNAWARE OF INJURIES). (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) MJS

Apr 16, 1999 Seat Belts

DURING SEVERE 50 MPH CRASH NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY (UNAWARE OF INJURIES). (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) MJS

Apr 12, 1999 Seats

IT IS UNSAFE FOR ANYBODY TO BE RIDING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THERE ISN'T ANY HEAD RESTRAINTS FOR ANY PASSENGER RIDING IN THE REAR. CONSUMER STATES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. *AK

Apr 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL WORK ON THE BRAKES AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CAN NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Apr 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL WORK ON THE BRAKES AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CAN NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Apr 12, 1999 Seats

IT IS UNSAFE FOR ANYBODY TO BE RIDING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THERE ISN'T ANY HEAD RESTRAINTS FOR ANY PASSENGER RIDING IN THE REAR. CONSUMER STATES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. *AK

Apr 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL WORK ON THE BRAKES AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CAN NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Apr 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL WORK ON THE BRAKES AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CAN NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Apr 7, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN GETTING OFF THE ROAD AND BACK ON, STEERING WHEEL IS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND DRIVER LOSES CONTROL. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Steering

HWY SPEED STEERING ERRATIC, FLOATING, JERKING. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL NOT DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGE UPON ENCOUNTERING SLIPPAGE. THIS PROBLEM RESULTED IN SEVERAL CASES OF LOSS OF CONTROL AND ONE ACCIDENT(ROLLOVER) WHEN DRIVING ON SLIPPERY ROADS . WHEN THE VEHICLE ENCOUNTERS SLIPPAGE THE ENGINE GOES BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN FULL THROTTLE AND IDLE,...

Apr 7, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN GETTING OFF THE ROAD AND BACK ON, STEERING WHEEL IS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND DRIVER LOSES CONTROL. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Steering

HWY SPEED STEERING ERRATIC, FLOATING, JERKING. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL NOT DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGE UPON ENCOUNTERING SLIPPAGE. THIS PROBLEM RESULTED IN SEVERAL CASES OF LOSS OF CONTROL AND ONE ACCIDENT(ROLLOVER) WHEN DRIVING ON SLIPPERY ROADS . WHEN THE VEHICLE ENCOUNTERS SLIPPAGE THE ENGINE GOES BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN FULL THROTTLE AND IDLE,...

Mar 12, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE AUTOMATIC FUEL SYSTEM DID NOT CUT OFF. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE AUTOMATIC FUEL SYSTEM DID NOT CUT OFF. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE AUTOMATIC FUEL SYSTEM DID NOT CUT OFF. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE AUTOMATIC FUEL SYSTEM DID NOT CUT OFF. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Visibility

DEFECTIVE BLIND SPOT MIRROR, ON THE LARGER EXTENDED TRUCK MIRROR

Mar 8, 1999 Visibility

DEFECTIVE BLIND SPOT MIRROR, ON THE LARGER EXTENDED TRUCK MIRROR

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOUD KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE, DEALER SAID DRIVE IT UNTIL IT QUITS IT IS A GAS ENGINE BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL,, TRANSMISSION WHICH IS A 5 SPEED MANUAL COMES OUT OF GEAR WHEN YOU SHIFT FROM 2 TO 3 THIS HAPPENS ABOUT 20-30% OF THE TIME AT SPEED OF ABOUT 15 ENGINE RPM IS AROUND 3000-3500, HAD ...

Mar 2, 1999 Power Train

LOUD KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE, DEALER SAID DRIVE IT UNTIL IT QUITS IT IS A GAS ENGINE BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL,, TRANSMISSION WHICH IS A 5 SPEED MANUAL COMES OUT OF GEAR WHEN YOU SHIFT FROM 2 TO 3 THIS HAPPENS ABOUT 20-30% OF THE TIME AT SPEED OF ABOUT 15 ENGINE RPM IS AROUND 3000-3500, HAD ...

Mar 2, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE SURGING UNRESOLVED, SURGING IS LINKED TO CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCITION.

Mar 2, 1999 Structure

REAR TAILGATE COVER IS WARPED.

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TURBOCHARGER FAILED CAUSING NOISE ON START UP.

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOUD KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE, DEALER SAID DRIVE IT UNTIL IT QUITS IT IS A GAS ENGINE BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL,, TRANSMISSION WHICH IS A 5 SPEED MANUAL COMES OUT OF GEAR WHEN YOU SHIFT FROM 2 TO 3 THIS HAPPENS ABOUT 20-30% OF THE TIME AT SPEED OF ABOUT 15 ENGINE RPM IS AROUND 3000-3500, HAD ...

Mar 2, 1999 Power Train

LOUD KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE, DEALER SAID DRIVE IT UNTIL IT QUITS IT IS A GAS ENGINE BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL,, TRANSMISSION WHICH IS A 5 SPEED MANUAL COMES OUT OF GEAR WHEN YOU SHIFT FROM 2 TO 3 THIS HAPPENS ABOUT 20-30% OF THE TIME AT SPEED OF ABOUT 15 ENGINE RPM IS AROUND 3000-3500, HAD ...

Mar 2, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE SURGING UNRESOLVED, SURGING IS LINKED TO CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCITION.

Mar 2, 1999 Structure

REAR TAILGATE COVER IS WARPED.

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TURBOCHARGER FAILED CAUSING NOISE ON START UP.

Feb 25, 1999 Steering

STEERING IS TO REACTIVE TO MINOR MOVEMENTS OF STEERING WHEEL.MINOR MOVEMENTS OF STEERING WHEEL CAUSES VEHICLE TO RESPOND MUCH TO FAST FOR DRIVER CONTROL.LOCAL FORD DEALER ADVISES TO ADJUST TIRE PRESSURES.ALSO STATES FORD KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM BUT DO NOT HAVE ANSWERS OF WHAT TO DO!

Feb 25, 1999 Steering

STEERING IS TO REACTIVE TO MINOR MOVEMENTS OF STEERING WHEEL.MINOR MOVEMENTS OF STEERING WHEEL CAUSES VEHICLE TO RESPOND MUCH TO FAST FOR DRIVER CONTROL.LOCAL FORD DEALER ADVISES TO ADJUST TIRE PRESSURES.ALSO STATES FORD KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM BUT DO NOT HAVE ANSWERS OF WHAT TO DO!

Feb 18, 1999 Visibility

MFG. KNOWS THE MIRRORS ARE UNSAFE, MAKES SAFE PASSING OR LANE IMPOSSIBLE. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Visibility

MFG. KNOWS THE MIRRORS ARE UNSAFE, MAKES SAFE PASSING OR LANE IMPOSSIBLE. *AK

Feb 15, 1999 Suspension

I HAVE TAKEN MY TRUCK IN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES TO GET THEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD IT FIXED THE FIRST TIME. THE OTHER TIMES I WAS TOLD THAT FORD WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT YET! A POPPING NOISE COMES FROM THE REAR OF MY 4X4 CREWCAB EVERY TIME THAT ...

Feb 15, 1999 Suspension

I HAVE TAKEN MY TRUCK IN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES TO GET THEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD IT FIXED THE FIRST TIME. THE OTHER TIMES I WAS TOLD THAT FORD WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT YET! A POPPING NOISE COMES FROM THE REAR OF MY 4X4 CREWCAB EVERY TIME THAT ...

Feb 11, 1999 Visibility

THE LEFT AND RIGHT CONVEX MIRRORS THAT ARE STANDARD ON THIS TRUCK ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE. THE LEFT MIRROR LOOKS AT THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THE RIGHT MIRROR IS A BIT BETTER. IT IS DIFFICULT, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE THESE MIRRORS SAFELY WHEN PASSING, OR BEING PASSED WHEN I AM TOWING MY 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TR...

Feb 11, 1999 Visibility

THE LEFT AND RIGHT CONVEX MIRRORS THAT ARE STANDARD ON THIS TRUCK ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE. THE LEFT MIRROR LOOKS AT THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THE RIGHT MIRROR IS A BIT BETTER. IT IS DIFFICULT, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE THESE MIRRORS SAFELY WHEN PASSING, OR BEING PASSED WHEN I AM TOWING MY 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TR...

Jan 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTOR REGULATOR MALFUNCTIONED,CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAK FUEL.

Jan 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTOR REGULATOR MALFUNCTIONED,CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAK FUEL.

Jan 4, 1999 Power Train

STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN, PRESSED GAS PEDAL BUT TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND PRESSED PEDAL AND TRUCK WENT. DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, TRUCK STARTED COASTING - ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL GAVE NO POWER. FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK TO FORD SERV...

Jan 4, 1999 Suspension

STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN, PRESSED GAS PEDAL BUT TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND PRESSED PEDAL AND TRUCK WENT. DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, TRUCK STARTED COASTING - ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL GAVE NO POWER. FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK TO FORD SERV...

Jan 4, 1999 Electrical System

STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN, PRESSED GAS PEDAL BUT TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND PRESSED PEDAL AND TRUCK WENT. DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, TRUCK STARTED COASTING - ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL GAVE NO POWER. FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK TO FORD SERV...

Jan 4, 1999 Power Train

STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN, PRESSED GAS PEDAL BUT TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND PRESSED PEDAL AND TRUCK WENT. DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, TRUCK STARTED COASTING - ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL GAVE NO POWER. FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK TO FORD SERV...

Jan 4, 1999 Suspension

STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN, PRESSED GAS PEDAL BUT TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND PRESSED PEDAL AND TRUCK WENT. DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, TRUCK STARTED COASTING - ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL GAVE NO POWER. FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK TO FORD SERV...

Jan 4, 1999 Electrical System

STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN, PRESSED GAS PEDAL BUT TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND PRESSED PEDAL AND TRUCK WENT. DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, TRUCK STARTED COASTING - ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL GAVE NO POWER. FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK TO FORD SERV...

Dec 31, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND PROCEEDING FROM A STOP THE ENGINE REMAINS RUNNING,BUT WHEN APPLYING THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK EA04006 HAS IFS.

Dec 31, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER HAS TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL REAL TIGHT IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, AND THE DEALER TOOK THE VEHICLE OUT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND COULDN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *A...

Dec 31, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE TRUCK AND RESTARTED. THE TRUCK THEN MOVED. I STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN - THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE TRUCK MOVED WHEN I PRESSED THE...

Dec 31, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND PROCEEDING FROM A STOP THE ENGINE REMAINS RUNNING,BUT WHEN APPLYING THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK EA04006 HAS IFS.

Dec 31, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER HAS TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL REAL TIGHT IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, AND THE DEALER TOOK THE VEHICLE OUT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND COULDN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *A...

Dec 31, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE TRUCK AND RESTARTED. THE TRUCK THEN MOVED. I STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN - THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE TRUCK MOVED WHEN I PRESSED THE...

Dec 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUCK BROKE DOWN ON FREEWAY DUE TO LOSS OF OIL WHICH CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. OIL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE A PROBLEM.

Dec 17, 1998 Unknown Or Other

TRUCK BROKE DOWN ON FREEWAY DUE TO LOSS OF OIL WHICH CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. OIL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE A PROBLEM.

Dec 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUCK BROKE DOWN ON FREEWAY DUE TO LOSS OF OIL WHICH CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. OIL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE A PROBLEM.

Dec 17, 1998 Unknown Or Other

TRUCK BROKE DOWN ON FREEWAY DUE TO LOSS OF OIL WHICH CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. OIL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE A PROBLEM.

Dec 11, 1998 Visibility

THE TOWING MIRROR POSES A SAFETY HAZARD. CANNOT SEE BACK OF TRAILER. MIRRORS ARE IN FIXED (STATIONARY) POSITION. *AK

Dec 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH BRAKE CALIPERS. WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP, AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. *AK

Dec 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH BRAKE CALIPERS. WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP, AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. *AK

Dec 11, 1998 Visibility

THE TOWING MIRROR POSES A SAFETY HAZARD. CANNOT SEE BACK OF TRAILER. MIRRORS ARE IN FIXED (STATIONARY) POSITION. *AK

Dec 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH BRAKE CALIPERS. WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP, AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. *AK

Dec 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH BRAKE CALIPERS. WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP, AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. *AK

Dec 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD WHICH ACTIVATED , RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AKBRAKING NORMALLY WITH LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WHILE GOING OVER BUMP IN THE ROAD CAUSES THE ABS TO ENGAGE, ACCOMPANIED BY AN ALARMING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. PUMP...

Dec 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD WHICH ACTIVATED , RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AKBRAKING NORMALLY WITH LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WHILE GOING OVER BUMP IN THE ROAD CAUSES THE ABS TO ENGAGE, ACCOMPANIED BY AN ALARMING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. PUMP...

Dec 4, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE'S CAPACITY OF THE WEIGHT RATING IS WRONGFULLY MISPRINTED AT 4900,BUT SHOULD READ AT 6000+. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO MAKE CORRECTION. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE? *AK *SB

Dec 4, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE'S CAPACITY OF THE WEIGHT RATING IS WRONGFULLY MISPRINTED AT 4900,BUT SHOULD READ AT 6000+. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO MAKE CORRECTION. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE? *AK *SB

Nov 19, 1998 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG AND SWITCH, BUT BOTH ARE NOT INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 19, 1998 Visibility

MY FORD F250 IS EQUIPPED WITH A TOWING PACKAGE TO TOW A FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE TOWING MIRROR IS MY COMPLAINT. THERE IS A LARGE MIRROR ON TOP AND A SMALLER PARABOLIC MIRROR ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MIRROR FRAME. THE UPPER MIRROR IS ADJUSTABLE, BUT THE PARABOLIC MIRROR IS NOT ADJUSTABLE AND YOU CANNO...

Nov 19, 1998 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG AND SWITCH, BUT BOTH ARE NOT INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 19, 1998 Visibility

MY FORD F250 IS EQUIPPED WITH A TOWING PACKAGE TO TOW A FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE TOWING MIRROR IS MY COMPLAINT. THERE IS A LARGE MIRROR ON TOP AND A SMALLER PARABOLIC MIRROR ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MIRROR FRAME. THE UPPER MIRROR IS ADJUSTABLE, BUT THE PARABOLIC MIRROR IS NOT ADJUSTABLE AND YOU CANNO...

Nov 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKES FILL UP WITH MUD , TEARING REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AND CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKES FILL UP WITH MUD , TEARING REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AND CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 45 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, HITTING TWO TREES, TOTALLY DAMAGING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 45 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, HITTING TWO TREES, TOTALLY DAMAGING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 11, 1998 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF GEAR (PARK), IT PROCEEDED TO ROLL BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS OPEN AND CAUGHT ON A TREE WHICH WAS NEAR THE VEHICLE. IT ALSO KNOCKED DOWN AND INJURED A 4 YEAR OLD AS IT WAS ROLLING DOWN THE HILL. THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWED DOWN BY THE TREE, WHICH BARELY G...

Nov 11, 1998 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF GEAR (PARK), IT PROCEEDED TO ROLL BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS OPEN AND CAUGHT ON A TREE WHICH WAS NEAR THE VEHICLE. IT ALSO KNOCKED DOWN AND INJURED A 4 YEAR OLD AS IT WAS ROLLING DOWN THE HILL. THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWED DOWN BY THE TREE, WHICH BARELY G...

Nov 3, 1998 Unknown Or Other Crash

I WAS TAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY AT 60 MPH WHEN I CAME UPON A PICK-UP TRUCK THAT WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND RAMMED INTO THE BACK END. THE FORD DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGHT THE TRUCK FROM WAS TO DO THE REPAIR WORK. THEIR BODY SHOP WAS TO GET WITH FORD TO FIND OUT WHY THE...

Nov 3, 1998 Unknown Or Other Crash

I WAS TAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY AT 60 MPH WHEN I CAME UPON A PICK-UP TRUCK THAT WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND RAMMED INTO THE BACK END. THE FORD DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGHT THE TRUCK FROM WAS TO DO THE REPAIR WORK. THEIR BODY SHOP WAS TO GET WITH FORD TO FIND OUT WHY THE...

Oct 29, 1998 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE. THE POWER WENT OUT COMPLETELY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE. THE POWER WENT OUT COMPLETELY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

10/11/98 APPOX 1100 MI - TRUCK SURGED WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED. THIS WAS SECOND TIME. 10/13/98 1180 MI - 3RD OCCURRENCE - SAME BUT GREATER SURGE REQUIRING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO AVOID HITTING CAR AT INTERSECTION. MORNING - ENGINE COLD. DISTANCE FROM START (HOME DRIVEWAY) TO INTERSECTION APPOX...

Oct 28, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

10/11/98 APPOX 1100 MI - TRUCK SURGED WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED. THIS WAS SECOND TIME. 10/13/98 1180 MI - 3RD OCCURRENCE - SAME BUT GREATER SURGE REQUIRING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO AVOID HITTING CAR AT INTERSECTION. MORNING - ENGINE COLD. DISTANCE FROM START (HOME DRIVEWAY) TO INTERSECTION APPOX...

Oct 27, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURIES TO NECK,BACK AND ARM.

Oct 27, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURIES TO NECK,BACK AND ARM.

Oct 26, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY THE BRAKES, ON BUMPY SURFACE, SUDDENLY LET LOOSE. THERE ARE NO BRAKES AT ALL UNTIL SMOOTH PAVEMENTS AND SLOWER SPEED. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR BETWEEN 25MPH, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. DEALER CONTACTED AND WILL CHECK OUT AND CONTACT OWNER. NO RESPONSE FOR ONE MONTH. *AK

Oct 26, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY THE BRAKES, ON BUMPY SURFACE, SUDDENLY LET LOOSE. THERE ARE NO BRAKES AT ALL UNTIL SMOOTH PAVEMENTS AND SLOWER SPEED. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR BETWEEN 25MPH, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. DEALER CONTACTED AND WILL CHECK OUT AND CONTACT OWNER. NO RESPONSE FOR ONE MONTH. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING NORMAL BRAKING, MORE DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, THERE IS A SPONGY FEELING AND A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE SYSTEM. THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP UNLESS DRIVER REALLY JAMS THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING NORMAL BRAKING, MORE DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, THERE IS A SPONGY FEELING AND A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE SYSTEM. THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP UNLESS DRIVER REALLY JAMS THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 19, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH AND WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE VIN. # AT LATER DATE. *AK

Oct 19, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, CONSUMER'S GRANDSON WAS SITTING UP FRONT WHEN HE WANTED TO LOOK OUT THE WINDOW AND SEE HOW HIGH THEY WERE OFF THE ROAD. HE TOUCHED/GRABBED HANDLE ON PASSENGERS DOOR TO PULL SELF CLOSER TO WINDOW AND REACHED IN TOO FAR, HITTING THE DOOR HANDLE WHICH WAS LOCKED. UPON TOUCHI...

Oct 19, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH AND WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE VIN. # AT LATER DATE. *AK

Oct 19, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, CONSUMER'S GRANDSON WAS SITTING UP FRONT WHEN HE WANTED TO LOOK OUT THE WINDOW AND SEE HOW HIGH THEY WERE OFF THE ROAD. HE TOUCHED/GRABBED HANDLE ON PASSENGERS DOOR TO PULL SELF CLOSER TO WINDOW AND REACHED IN TOO FAR, HITTING THE DOOR HANDLE WHICH WAS LOCKED. UPON TOUCHI...

Oct 15, 1998 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR DESIGN EXTENDS TOO LONG, RESULTING IN ONCOMING TRUCK TO HIT THE MIRROR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHATTERING THE MIRROR AND CRACKING THE HOUSING.

Oct 15, 1998 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR DESIGN EXTENDS TOO LONG, RESULTING IN ONCOMING TRUCK TO HIT THE MIRROR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHATTERING THE MIRROR AND CRACKING THE HOUSING.

Oct 7, 1998 Air Bags Crash

TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN AN INTER-SECTIONAL CRASH, IMPACT SPEED ABOUT 40 MPH, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. THE TRUCK IS BEING REPAIRED BY DEALERSHIP. *AK

Oct 7, 1998 Air Bags Crash

TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN AN INTER-SECTIONAL CRASH, IMPACT SPEED ABOUT 40 MPH, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. THE TRUCK IS BEING REPAIRED BY DEALERSHIP. *AK

Oct 5, 1998 Power Train

CLUTCH DID NOT WORK IN THEIR 1999 FORD TRUCK. *AK

Oct 5, 1998 Power Train

CLUTCH DID NOT WORK IN THEIR 1999 FORD TRUCK. *AK

Oct 2, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH BAR IS ATTACHED BY TWO BOLTS. ONE OF THE BOLTS HAD FALLEN 0UT/BECAME LOOSE, CAUSING HOOD TO START BOUNCING, WHICH COULD ALSO HAVE RESULTED IN HOOD COMING OFF. *AK

Oct 2, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH BAR IS ATTACHED BY TWO BOLTS. ONE OF THE BOLTS HAD FALLEN 0UT/BECAME LOOSE, CAUSING HOOD TO START BOUNCING, WHICH COULD ALSO HAVE RESULTED IN HOOD COMING OFF. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Steering

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#98V116000) & NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED THAT NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS. CALLED MANUFACTURER & WAS TOLD DID NOT HAVE ANY PARTS TO SEND TO DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Visibility

MIRRORS ARE DESIGNED IN A FIXED POSITION, CAN'T BE ADJUSTED. QCAW

Aug 25, 1998 Steering

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#98V116000) & NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED THAT NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS. CALLED MANUFACTURER & WAS TOLD DID NOT HAVE ANY PARTS TO SEND TO DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Visibility

MIRRORS ARE DESIGNED IN A FIXED POSITION, CAN'T BE ADJUSTED. QCAW

Aug 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE NOT FULLY RELEASING, NOT BINDING AND CAUSING THE PADS TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER AND BECOME VERY HOT, CAUSING A NOISE AND MORE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE DISCS. MANUFACTURER STATED THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT NO SOLUTION. *AK

Aug 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE NOT FULLY RELEASING, NOT BINDING AND CAUSING THE PADS TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER AND BECOME VERY HOT, CAUSING A NOISE AND MORE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE DISCS. MANUFACTURER STATED THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT NO SOLUTION. *AK

Aug 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE NOT FULLY RELEASING, NOT BINDING AND CAUSING THE PADS TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER AND BECOME VERY HOT, CAUSING A NOISE AND MORE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE DISCS. MANUFACTURER STATED THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT NO SOLUTION. *AK

Aug 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE NOT FULLY RELEASING, NOT BINDING AND CAUSING THE PADS TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER AND BECOME VERY HOT, CAUSING A NOISE AND MORE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE DISCS. MANUFACTURER STATED THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT NO SOLUTION. *AK

Jul 31, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 50MPH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CONTROL, UNKNOWN AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, AND WENT THROUGH A MAILBOX/TREE/ EMBANKMENT UNTIL IT STOPPED ON A FIELD ON ITS OWN. ALSO, THE BUMPER EXPERIENCED FRONTAL IMPACT DAMAGE, BUT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND DID NOT PRO...

Jul 31, 1998 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING 50MPH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CONTROL, UNKNOWN AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, AND WENT THROUGH A MAILBOX/TREE/ EMBANKMENT UNTIL IT STOPPED ON A FIELD ON ITS OWN. ALSO, THE BUMPER EXPERIENCED FRONTAL IMPACT DAMAGE, BUT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND DID NOT PRO...

Jul 31, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 50MPH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CONTROL, UNKNOWN AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, AND WENT THROUGH A MAILBOX/TREE/ EMBANKMENT UNTIL IT STOPPED ON A FIELD ON ITS OWN. ALSO, THE BUMPER EXPERIENCED FRONTAL IMPACT DAMAGE, BUT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND DID NOT PRO...

Jul 31, 1998 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING 50MPH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CONTROL, UNKNOWN AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, AND WENT THROUGH A MAILBOX/TREE/ EMBANKMENT UNTIL IT STOPPED ON A FIELD ON ITS OWN. ALSO, THE BUMPER EXPERIENCED FRONTAL IMPACT DAMAGE, BUT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND DID NOT PRO...

Jul 29, 1998 Structure

NO PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE AIR CONDENSER.

Jul 29, 1998 Structure

NO PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE AIR CONDENSER.

Jul 28, 1998 Steering

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 98V116000, MANUFACTURER'S NUMBER 98S17. SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Jul 28, 1998 Steering

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 98V116000, MANUFACTURER'S NUMBER 98S17. SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Tires

VEHICLE DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. CONSUMER QUESTIONS THE SAFETY OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Tires

VEHICLE DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. CONSUMER QUESTIONS THE SAFETY OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITION WHEN SUDDENLY CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BRAKES. FRONT WHEEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, BUT NO INJURIES. DEALER INSPECTED BRAKE SYSTEM. INFORMED CONSUMER NOTHING COULD B...

Jun 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITION WHEN SUDDENLY CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BRAKES. FRONT WHEEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, BUT NO INJURIES. DEALER INSPECTED BRAKE SYSTEM. INFORMED CONSUMER NOTHING COULD B...

Jun 8, 1998 Steering

RECALL # 98V116000 FORD/LOWER CONTROL ARM. OWNER IS STILL EXPERIENCING A PROLBEM WITH TRUCK AFTER HAVING RECALL WORK PERFORMED. WHEN HITTING A BUMP, ETC IN THE ROAD, THE TRUCK VIOLENTLY VIBRATES. IN SOME CASES, JERKING STEERING WHEEL FROM HAND. *AK

Jun 8, 1998 Steering

OWNER WISHES TO NOTIFY NHTSA OF A RECALL CONCERNING THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT WHICH IS MISSING OR HAS CRIMPED RIVETS. OWNER DID NOT LOCATE THE RECALL ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE.

Jun 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CYLINDER FAILED AND SPRAYED BRAKE FLUID OVER THE TIRES.

Jun 8, 1998 Steering

RECALL # 98V116000 FORD/LOWER CONTROL ARM. OWNER IS STILL EXPERIENCING A PROLBEM WITH TRUCK AFTER HAVING RECALL WORK PERFORMED. WHEN HITTING A BUMP, ETC IN THE ROAD, THE TRUCK VIOLENTLY VIBRATES. IN SOME CASES, JERKING STEERING WHEEL FROM HAND. *AK

Jun 8, 1998 Steering

OWNER WISHES TO NOTIFY NHTSA OF A RECALL CONCERNING THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT WHICH IS MISSING OR HAS CRIMPED RIVETS. OWNER DID NOT LOCATE THE RECALL ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE.

Jun 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CYLINDER FAILED AND SPRAYED BRAKE FLUID OVER THE TIRES.

Jun 3, 1998 Steering

98V116000, STEERING COLUMN SHAFT; CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION FROM FORD ON THE RECALL, AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE OR REMEDY THE PROBLEM FOR AT LEAST ONE WEEK OR UNTIL NOTIFIED BY FORD ...

Jun 3, 1998 Steering

NHTSA RECALL # 98V11600 MFR # 98S17, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL CORRECTED, DEALER UNAWARE OF RECALL. REFUSED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS. *AK

Jun 3, 1998 Steering

98V116000, STEERING COLUMN SHAFT; CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION FROM FORD ON THE RECALL, AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE OR REMEDY THE PROBLEM FOR AT LEAST ONE WEEK OR UNTIL NOTIFIED BY FORD ...

Jun 3, 1998 Steering

NHTSA RECALL # 98V11600 MFR # 98S17, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL CORRECTED, DEALER UNAWARE OF RECALL. REFUSED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS. *AK

May 4, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO 4X4 LOW RANGE WITHOUT DRIVER SHIFTING GEARS. VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

May 4, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO 4X4 LOW RANGE WITHOUT DRIVER SHIFTING GEARS. VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

May 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ON ITS OWN.

May 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ON ITS OWN.