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Oct 19, 2015 Tires 253,000 mi

I WIAS TRAVELING ON HWY. 27 OUTSIDE OF BLAKELY GA ON 09-17-15. MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE TREAD BELT SEPARATED. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND NARROWLY AVOIDED A SEVERE ACCIDENT. THE TIRE WAS A PRO-COMP ALL TERRAIN LOAD RANGE E 265/75/16.

Oct 19, 2015 Tires 253,000 mi

I WIAS TRAVELING ON HWY. 27 OUTSIDE OF BLAKELY GA ON 09-17-15. MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE TREAD BELT SEPARATED. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND NARROWLY AVOIDED A SEVERE ACCIDENT. THE TIRE WAS A PRO-COMP ALL TERRAIN LOAD RANGE E 265/75/16.

Apr 11, 2013 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 DIESEL EQUIPPED WITH NITTO LOW RANGE E TIRES, SIZE: LT 245/75/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES BLEW. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ALSO BLEW SHORTLY AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE LEFT WITH ...

Apr 11, 2013 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 DIESEL EQUIPPED WITH NITTO LOW RANGE E TIRES, SIZE: LT 245/75/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES BLEW. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ALSO BLEW SHORTLY AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE LEFT WITH ...

Feb 10, 2013 Steering 209,866 mi

AT A STOP AND THEN AT 5 MPH APPLIED BRAKES STEERING I HAVE REPLACED STEERING BOX AND POWERSTEERING PUMP AND STILL SAME PROBLEM. THIS COULD CAUSE A WRECK IF HAPPENED WHEN TURNING AND NOT ABLE TO RETURN STEERING. *TR

Feb 10, 2013 Steering 209,866 mi

AT A STOP AND THEN AT 5 MPH APPLIED BRAKES STEERING I HAVE REPLACED STEERING BOX AND POWERSTEERING PUMP AND STILL SAME PROBLEM. THIS COULD CAUSE A WRECK IF HAPPENED WHEN TURNING AND NOT ABLE TO RETURN STEERING. *TR

Apr 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND FORCE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES REPEATEDLY BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE IN WHICH HE REPL...

Apr 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND FORCE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES REPEATEDLY BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE IN WHICH HE REPL...

Feb 28, 2012 Wheels 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ALSO FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, BUT WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIE...

Feb 28, 2012 Wheels 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ALSO FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, BUT WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIE...

Jan 27, 2012 Steering Crash 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE POWER OF STEERING FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE STEERING SHAFT BROKE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO SNOW BANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN...

Jan 27, 2012 Steering Crash 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE POWER OF STEERING FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE STEERING SHAFT BROKE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO SNOW BANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN...

Jul 24, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHILE DRIVING. AFTER CHECKING THE METAL BRAKE LINES FOUND ALL TO RUSTED BADLY. *TR

Jul 24, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHILE DRIVING. AFTER CHECKING THE METAL BRAKE LINES FOUND ALL TO RUSTED BADLY. *TR

Jul 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

1 OPERATING HOUR AFTER COMING DOWN A 7% GRADE MY 1999 F350 TRUCK WITH CAMPER SUFFERED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A CORRODED BRAKE LINE. THE FAULT OCCURRED IN A CLIP WHERE MOISTURE AND ABRASIVES HAD BEEN HELD AGAINST THE STEEL BRAKE LINE. NEARBY DIESEL FUEL LINES EXHIBITED NO RUST. BECAUSE FORD...

Jul 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

1 OPERATING HOUR AFTER COMING DOWN A 7% GRADE MY 1999 F350 TRUCK WITH CAMPER SUFFERED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A CORRODED BRAKE LINE. THE FAULT OCCURRED IN A CLIP WHERE MOISTURE AND ABRASIVES HAD BEEN HELD AGAINST THE STEEL BRAKE LINE. NEARBY DIESEL FUEL LINES EXHIBITED NO RUST. BECAUSE FORD...

Mar 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN NOVEMBER 2009 UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V286000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). IN MARCH 2010, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE YET ...

Mar 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN NOVEMBER 2009 UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V286000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). IN MARCH 2010, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE YET ...

Dec 13, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 116,953 mi

I NOTICED A STRONG DIESEL SMELL WHILE DRIVING MY 1999 FORD F350 PICKUP TWO WEEKS AGO. UPON INVESTIGATION I FOUND DIESEL HAD SPRAYED ON THE TOP OF THE HOT ENGINE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A LOCAL SHOP; THE MECHANIC TOLD ME, "YEAH, WE SEE THIS ALL THE TIME, USUALLY ON TRUCKS OF THIS AGE. IT'S THE FUEL DRAI...

Dec 13, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 116,953 mi

I NOTICED A STRONG DIESEL SMELL WHILE DRIVING MY 1999 FORD F350 PICKUP TWO WEEKS AGO. UPON INVESTIGATION I FOUND DIESEL HAD SPRAYED ON THE TOP OF THE HOT ENGINE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A LOCAL SHOP; THE MECHANIC TOLD ME, "YEAH, WE SEE THIS ALL THE TIME, USUALLY ON TRUCKS OF THIS AGE. IT'S THE FUEL DRAI...

Oct 21, 2010 Electrical System 168,526 mi

I HAVE A 1999 F350 SUPER DUTY DIESEL WITH A 7.3 ENGINE AND MY INSIDE LIGHT DO NOT WORK RIGHT SOME TIMES IT WILL JUST COME ON AS YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND SOME TIMES IT WONT COME ON WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR .THE INSIDE LIGHT IS GETTING WORSE MY TRUCK WOULD JUST STOP RUNNING AS YOU ARE DRIVING...

Oct 21, 2010 Interior Lighting 168,526 mi

I HAVE A 1999 F350 SUPER DUTY DIESEL WITH A 7.3 ENGINE AND MY INSIDE LIGHT DO NOT WORK RIGHT SOME TIMES IT WILL JUST COME ON AS YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND SOME TIMES IT WONT COME ON WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR .THE INSIDE LIGHT IS GETTING WORSE MY TRUCK WOULD JUST STOP RUNNING AS YOU ARE DRIVING...

Oct 21, 2010 Electrical System 168,526 mi

I HAVE A 1999 F350 SUPER DUTY DIESEL WITH A 7.3 ENGINE AND MY INSIDE LIGHT DO NOT WORK RIGHT SOME TIMES IT WILL JUST COME ON AS YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND SOME TIMES IT WONT COME ON WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR .THE INSIDE LIGHT IS GETTING WORSE MY TRUCK WOULD JUST STOP RUNNING AS YOU ARE DRIVING...

Oct 21, 2010 Interior Lighting 168,526 mi

I HAVE A 1999 F350 SUPER DUTY DIESEL WITH A 7.3 ENGINE AND MY INSIDE LIGHT DO NOT WORK RIGHT SOME TIMES IT WILL JUST COME ON AS YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND SOME TIMES IT WONT COME ON WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR .THE INSIDE LIGHT IS GETTING WORSE MY TRUCK WOULD JUST STOP RUNNING AS YOU ARE DRIVING...

Oct 18, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 CREW CAB. AS HE WAS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER HAD TO CLIMB OVER THE FRONT SEAT IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED ...

Oct 18, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 CREW CAB. AS HE WAS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER HAD TO CLIMB OVER THE FRONT SEAT IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED ...

Oct 5, 2010 Steering 100,000 mi

(THE DEATH WOBBLE) 1999 FORD F-350 4X4 SHAKES VIOLENTLY AFTER HITTING A BUMP BETWEEN 45 TO 70. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE OUT OF YOUR HANDS. *TR

Oct 5, 2010 Steering 100,000 mi

(THE DEATH WOBBLE) 1999 FORD F-350 4X4 SHAKES VIOLENTLY AFTER HITTING A BUMP BETWEEN 45 TO 70. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE OUT OF YOUR HANDS. *TR

Oct 4, 2010 Steering 161,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT LEAST 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN OR SWITCHING LANES, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WOULD NOT RETURN THE STEERING WHEEL BACK TO CENTER, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT OUTSIDE THE LANES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER REGAR...

Oct 4, 2010 Steering 161,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT LEAST 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN OR SWITCHING LANES, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WOULD NOT RETURN THE STEERING WHEEL BACK TO CENTER, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT OUTSIDE THE LANES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER REGAR...

Sep 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SUPERDUTY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND RUBBED THE CURB SO THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. THE CONTACT CALLED THE AUTHORIZED DEALER REGARDING ...

Sep 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SUPERDUTY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND RUBBED THE CURB SO THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. THE CONTACT CALLED THE AUTHORIZED DEALER REGARDING ...

Sep 28, 2010 Tires 76,380 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING. WHEN WE ARRIVED AT OUR DESTINATION WE FOUND THAT THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAS A LARGE BULGE ON THE TREAD OF THE TIRE. WE WENT ON LINE TO INVESTIGATE THESE TYPE OF TIRES AND FOUND THAT COOPER TIRE CO. HAD A RECALL ON THOSE SIMILAR TYPE...

Sep 28, 2010 Tires 76,380 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING. WHEN WE ARRIVED AT OUR DESTINATION WE FOUND THAT THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAS A LARGE BULGE ON THE TREAD OF THE TIRE. WE WENT ON LINE TO INVESTIGATE THESE TYPE OF TIRES AND FOUND THAT COOPER TIRE CO. HAD A RECALL ON THOSE SIMILAR TYPE...

Jun 17, 2010 Tires 197,290 mi

MY FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON MY TRUCK WHILE DOING 75 MPH. I ALSO SPOKE WITH ANOTHER GUY THAT HAS HIS TIRES LISTED ON CRAIGSLIST THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN MY TIRE CAME OFF IT DAMAGED MY FENDER, RUNNING BOARD ON THE EXTERIOR HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO SEE WHAT OTHER DAMAGE WAS DO...

Jun 17, 2010 Tires 197,290 mi

MY FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON MY TRUCK WHILE DOING 75 MPH. I ALSO SPOKE WITH ANOTHER GUY THAT HAS HIS TIRES LISTED ON CRAIGSLIST THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN MY TIRE CAME OFF IT DAMAGED MY FENDER, RUNNING BOARD ON THE EXTERIOR HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO SEE WHAT OTHER DAMAGE WAS DO...

May 12, 2010 Tires 23,000 mi

4 TIRES PURCHASED FROM COOPER TIRES FAILED. *GR ON JULY 22, 2006, THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A SET OF SIX COOPER DISCOVER ST TIRES. ON OCTOBER 21, 2008, THE FIRST TIRE FAILED, WITH COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION FROM THE CARCASS WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. ON JULY 8, 2009, THE SECOND TIRE FAILED WI...

May 12, 2010 Tires 23,000 mi

4 TIRES PURCHASED FROM COOPER TIRES FAILED. *GR ON JULY 22, 2006, THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A SET OF SIX COOPER DISCOVER ST TIRES. ON OCTOBER 21, 2008, THE FIRST TIRE FAILED, WITH COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION FROM THE CARCASS WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. ON JULY 8, 2009, THE SECOND TIRE FAILED WI...

Apr 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND STUCK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME WHERE HE CHECKED THE BRAKE LINE AND SAW THAT IT WAS CORRODED ON THE REAR...

Apr 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND STUCK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME WHERE HE CHECKED THE BRAKE LINE AND SAW THAT IT WAS CORRODED ON THE REAR...

Mar 19, 2010 Air Bags 187,967 mi

I WONDERED IF THE SITUATION I'M ABOUT TO PRESENT ARE GROUNDS FOR INVESTIGATION FOR A SAFETY RECALL. BOTH AIRBAGS ON MY 1999 F350 SUPER DUTY TURBO DIESEL 7.3L WERE DEPLOYED HITTING ME ON MY CHEST AND MY 17YR SON ON HIS FACE, IMPAIRING THE ABILITY TO DRIVE TILL WE WENT TO A HALT, THANK GOD I WAS ON...

Mar 19, 2010 Air Bags 187,967 mi

I WONDERED IF THE SITUATION I'M ABOUT TO PRESENT ARE GROUNDS FOR INVESTIGATION FOR A SAFETY RECALL. BOTH AIRBAGS ON MY 1999 F350 SUPER DUTY TURBO DIESEL 7.3L WERE DEPLOYED HITTING ME ON MY CHEST AND MY 17YR SON ON HIS FACE, IMPAIRING THE ABILITY TO DRIVE TILL WE WENT TO A HALT, THANK GOD I WAS ON...

Mar 5, 2010 Air Bags 165,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 1999 FORD F-350 I HIT A SMALL BUMP IN A PARKING LOT AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I TOOK THE TRUCK IN TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER TOM HOLZER FORD WHO REFUSED TO LOOK AT IT AND TOLD ME IT DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT WAY. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE AIR BAGS BUT HAVE HEARD AFTER THE INCIDENT...

Mar 5, 2010 Air Bags 165,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 1999 FORD F-350 I HIT A SMALL BUMP IN A PARKING LOT AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I TOOK THE TRUCK IN TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER TOM HOLZER FORD WHO REFUSED TO LOOK AT IT AND TOLD ME IT DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT WAY. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE AIR BAGS BUT HAVE HEARD AFTER THE INCIDENT...

Feb 16, 2010 Wheels 121,459 mi

THE TIRE ON MY TRUCK KEPT LEAKING AIR DOWN OVER A WHOLE DAY. I WOULD REFILL WITH AIR THE NEXT MORNING AND WOULD TRY AND FIND WHERE THE LEAK WAS. COULD NOT FIND ANY WHOLE IN THE TIRE. WHEN THE SERVICE STATION TOOK THE WHEEL OFF THE TRUCK AND PUT AIR INTO THE TIRE WE COULD HEAR AIR LEAKING OUT. WE THE...

Feb 16, 2010 Wheels 121,459 mi

THE TIRE ON MY TRUCK KEPT LEAKING AIR DOWN OVER A WHOLE DAY. I WOULD REFILL WITH AIR THE NEXT MORNING AND WOULD TRY AND FIND WHERE THE LEAK WAS. COULD NOT FIND ANY WHOLE IN THE TIRE. WHEN THE SERVICE STATION TOOK THE WHEEL OFF THE TRUCK AND PUT AIR INTO THE TIRE WE COULD HEAR AIR LEAKING OUT. WE THE...

Feb 3, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 100,000 mi

ON NOVEMEBR 20, 2009 I TOOK MY FORD F350 TO A DEALER FOR RECALL WORK, CAM SENSOR REPLACEMENT 07S57. THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE SENSOR BUT VISUAL CHECKED IT. I WROTE A LETTER TO FORD ON NOVEMBER 30, 2009 EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM AND THEY ASSIGNED CASE NUMBER TO MY PROBLEM. ON JANUARY 7, 2010 I WR...

Feb 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

ON NOVEMEBR 20, 2009 I TOOK MY FORD F350 TO A DEALER FOR RECALL WORK, CAM SENSOR REPLACEMENT 07S57. THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE SENSOR BUT VISUAL CHECKED IT. I WROTE A LETTER TO FORD ON NOVEMBER 30, 2009 EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM AND THEY ASSIGNED CASE NUMBER TO MY PROBLEM. ON JANUARY 7, 2010 I WR...

Feb 3, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 100,000 mi

ON NOVEMEBR 20, 2009 I TOOK MY FORD F350 TO A DEALER FOR RECALL WORK, CAM SENSOR REPLACEMENT 07S57. THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE SENSOR BUT VISUAL CHECKED IT. I WROTE A LETTER TO FORD ON NOVEMBER 30, 2009 EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM AND THEY ASSIGNED CASE NUMBER TO MY PROBLEM. ON JANUARY 7, 2010 I WR...

Feb 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

ON NOVEMEBR 20, 2009 I TOOK MY FORD F350 TO A DEALER FOR RECALL WORK, CAM SENSOR REPLACEMENT 07S57. THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE SENSOR BUT VISUAL CHECKED IT. I WROTE A LETTER TO FORD ON NOVEMBER 30, 2009 EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM AND THEY ASSIGNED CASE NUMBER TO MY PROBLEM. ON JANUARY 7, 2010 I WR...

Dec 2, 2009 Suspension 100,000 mi

MY FATHER AND I WERE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 96 IN MICHIGAN IN MY 1999 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY TRUCK. WE WERE GOING ABOUT 68MPH AND HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR APPROX 2HOURS PRIOR. ALL THE SUDDEN, WE HEARD SOMETHING RATTLING AND THEN THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT SENDING OUR VEHICLE SLIDING TO THE SIDE....

Dec 2, 2009 Suspension 100,000 mi

MY FATHER AND I WERE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 96 IN MICHIGAN IN MY 1999 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY TRUCK. WE WERE GOING ABOUT 68MPH AND HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR APPROX 2HOURS PRIOR. ALL THE SUDDEN, WE HEARD SOMETHING RATTLING AND THEN THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT SENDING OUR VEHICLE SLIDING TO THE SIDE....

Nov 25, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

1999 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY P/U CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED W/O WARNING. TRUCK WOULDN'T COME OUT OF FORWARD GEAR. CLUTCH PEDAL INEFFECTIVE - WENT TO FLOOR AND STAYED. NARROWLY MISSED WOMAN AND TWO CHILDREN CROSSING INTERSECTION. TRUCK BRAKES WOULDN'T STOP OR HOLD THE TRUCK. FORWARD MOTION CO...

Nov 25, 2009 Parking Brake Crash 165,000 mi

TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE LAIRD NOLLER FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A CAM SENSOR RECALL IN NOVEMBER 2008. THEY COULD NOT MAKE THE REPAIR THAT DAY AND MY APPOINTMENT WAS RESCHEDULED FOR AFTER CHRISTMAS 2008. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PARKING BRAKE MODULE AND THEY WOULD REPLACE IT AT THE...

Nov 25, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 165,000 mi

TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE LAIRD NOLLER FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A CAM SENSOR RECALL IN NOVEMBER 2008. THEY COULD NOT MAKE THE REPAIR THAT DAY AND MY APPOINTMENT WAS RESCHEDULED FOR AFTER CHRISTMAS 2008. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PARKING BRAKE MODULE AND THEY WOULD REPLACE IT AT THE...

Nov 25, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

1999 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY P/U CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED W/O WARNING. TRUCK WOULDN'T COME OUT OF FORWARD GEAR. CLUTCH PEDAL INEFFECTIVE - WENT TO FLOOR AND STAYED. NARROWLY MISSED WOMAN AND TWO CHILDREN CROSSING INTERSECTION. TRUCK BRAKES WOULDN'T STOP OR HOLD THE TRUCK. FORWARD MOTION CO...

Nov 25, 2009 Parking Brake Crash 165,000 mi

TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE LAIRD NOLLER FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A CAM SENSOR RECALL IN NOVEMBER 2008. THEY COULD NOT MAKE THE REPAIR THAT DAY AND MY APPOINTMENT WAS RESCHEDULED FOR AFTER CHRISTMAS 2008. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PARKING BRAKE MODULE AND THEY WOULD REPLACE IT AT THE...

Nov 25, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 165,000 mi

TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE LAIRD NOLLER FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A CAM SENSOR RECALL IN NOVEMBER 2008. THEY COULD NOT MAKE THE REPAIR THAT DAY AND MY APPOINTMENT WAS RESCHEDULED FOR AFTER CHRISTMAS 2008. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PARKING BRAKE MODULE AND THEY WOULD REPLACE IT AT THE...

Oct 29, 2009 Power Train 124,000 mi

DRIVING MY 1999 F350 FORD CREW CAB LONG BOX. VEH IS A 7.3 DIESEL WITH A 6ZF 6SPD TRANSMISSION. TRAVELING 75MPH THE VEHICLE DEVELOPS A MILD VIBRATION. I PUSH IN THE CLUTCH TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC, THE REAR DRIVE LINE FLANGE BOLTS SHEER OFF AT THE TRANSFER CASE, THE DRIVE LINE KNOCKS A HOLE IN THE FLO...

Oct 29, 2009 Power Train 124,000 mi

DRIVING MY 1999 F350 FORD CREW CAB LONG BOX. VEH IS A 7.3 DIESEL WITH A 6ZF 6SPD TRANSMISSION. TRAVELING 75MPH THE VEHICLE DEVELOPS A MILD VIBRATION. I PUSH IN THE CLUTCH TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC, THE REAR DRIVE LINE FLANGE BOLTS SHEER OFF AT THE TRANSFER CASE, THE DRIVE LINE KNOCKS A HOLE IN THE FLO...

Sep 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 121,000 mi

ROTTED OUT REAR BRAKE LINE BEHIND FUEL TANK. I WAS TOWING A TRAILER AND WENT TO STOP AT A LIGHT AND THE PETAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I SWERVED TO AVOID THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY RIGHT LANE WAS EMPTY ALLOWING ME TO USE IT AS A EMERGENCY LANE AND STOP BECAUSE THE TRAILER HAD BRAKES. I LIMPED HOME FOR REP...

Sep 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 121,000 mi

ROTTED OUT REAR BRAKE LINE BEHIND FUEL TANK. I WAS TOWING A TRAILER AND WENT TO STOP AT A LIGHT AND THE PETAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I SWERVED TO AVOID THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY RIGHT LANE WAS EMPTY ALLOWING ME TO USE IT AS A EMERGENCY LANE AND STOP BECAUSE THE TRAILER HAD BRAKES. I LIMPED HOME FOR REP...

Aug 18, 2009 Power Train 115,000 mi

WHILE PULLING A TRAILER IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE (BECAUSE OF GROUND CONDITIONS) THE FRONT PINION SHAFT SNAPPED. DURING RESEARCH FOR REPAIR PART MOST PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEEDED REPAIR WERE AWARE THAT THE PROBLEM EXISTED. I WAS EVEN TOLD BY A DANA EMPLOYEE THAT THE PINIONS WERE NOT HEAT TREATED PRO...

Aug 18, 2009 Power Train 115,000 mi

WHILE PULLING A TRAILER IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE (BECAUSE OF GROUND CONDITIONS) THE FRONT PINION SHAFT SNAPPED. DURING RESEARCH FOR REPAIR PART MOST PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEEDED REPAIR WERE AWARE THAT THE PROBLEM EXISTED. I WAS EVEN TOLD BY A DANA EMPLOYEE THAT THE PINIONS WERE NOT HEAT TREATED PRO...

Aug 12, 2009 Equipment 121,459 mi

FORD F-350 TRUCK. FRONT ALUMINUM WHEEL ON PASSENGER SIDE OF TRUCK HAS NOW STARTED TO SEPARATE. I CONTACTED THIS OFFICE ON JUNE 25, 2009 AT 4:09 PM EDT ABOUT THE DRIVERSIDE FRONT ALUMINUM WHEEL SEPARATING ODI # 10274954. I CONTACTED FORD AND THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ( HAGERSTOWN FORD TIM ROWE) AND T...

Aug 12, 2009 Equipment 121,459 mi

FORD F-350 TRUCK. FRONT ALUMINUM WHEEL ON PASSENGER SIDE OF TRUCK HAS NOW STARTED TO SEPARATE. I CONTACTED THIS OFFICE ON JUNE 25, 2009 AT 4:09 PM EDT ABOUT THE DRIVERSIDE FRONT ALUMINUM WHEEL SEPARATING ODI # 10274954. I CONTACTED FORD AND THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ( HAGERSTOWN FORD TIM ROWE) AND T...

Jul 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. IN MARCH OF 2009, A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE COIL PACK HOLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE SPARK PLUG REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON JULY 23, 2009. THE CONTACT IS UNSURE IF HE WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AGAIN DUE TO THE SAFETY DEFECT. BOTH FAILUR...

Jul 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 61,037 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ON FORD V-10 ENGINE. *TR

Jul 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 61,037 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ON FORD V-10 ENGINE. *TR

Jul 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. IN MARCH OF 2009, A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE COIL PACK HOLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE SPARK PLUG REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON JULY 23, 2009. THE CONTACT IS UNSURE IF HE WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AGAIN DUE TO THE SAFETY DEFECT. BOTH FAILUR...

Jul 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 61,037 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ON FORD V-10 ENGINE. *TR

Jul 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 61,037 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ON FORD V-10 ENGINE. *TR

Jul 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

1999 FORD F350. PULLS TO SHARP RIGHT WHEN BRAKING. WOBBLING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CLUNKING WHEN YOUR TURN SHARP. HAS BEEN IN NUMEROUS SHOPS AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 10, 2009 Structure 140,000 mi

1999 FORD F350. PULLS TO SHARP RIGHT WHEN BRAKING. WOBBLING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CLUNKING WHEN YOUR TURN SHARP. HAS BEEN IN NUMEROUS SHOPS AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

1999 FORD F350. PULLS TO SHARP RIGHT WHEN BRAKING. WOBBLING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CLUNKING WHEN YOUR TURN SHARP. HAS BEEN IN NUMEROUS SHOPS AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 10, 2009 Structure 140,000 mi

1999 FORD F350. PULLS TO SHARP RIGHT WHEN BRAKING. WOBBLING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CLUNKING WHEN YOUR TURN SHARP. HAS BEEN IN NUMEROUS SHOPS AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Tires 143,815 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING (I.E., NO NOISE, NO VIBRATION, NO SOUND), ALL OF SUDDEN HEARD VERY LOUD SLAPPING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WELL OF F350 TRUCK. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A 50+% TREAD BELT SEPARATION WITH NO LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO WHEEL WELL, TWISTED RUNNING BOARD,...

Mar 15, 2009 Tires 143,815 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING (I.E., NO NOISE, NO VIBRATION, NO SOUND), ALL OF SUDDEN HEARD VERY LOUD SLAPPING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WELL OF F350 TRUCK. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A 50+% TREAD BELT SEPARATION WITH NO LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO WHEEL WELL, TWISTED RUNNING BOARD,...

Feb 6, 2009 Electrical System 15,410 mi

AUTO PART PUT ON ORDER BUT SEEMS FORD MOTOR COMPANY KNOWS PROBLEM EXISTED WITH MANY OTHER TRANSMISSIONS YET IT SEEMS TECH'S AT AUTO DEALERS ARE SOME HOW NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM IN TECH ORDERS THAT SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE PART IS HARD TO GET AS IT'S ON BACK ORDERS. THE PART NUMBER IS(CLUSTER GEARS FOR SP...

Feb 6, 2009 Electrical System 15,410 mi

AUTO PART PUT ON ORDER BUT SEEMS FORD MOTOR COMPANY KNOWS PROBLEM EXISTED WITH MANY OTHER TRANSMISSIONS YET IT SEEMS TECH'S AT AUTO DEALERS ARE SOME HOW NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM IN TECH ORDERS THAT SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE PART IS HARD TO GET AS IT'S ON BACK ORDERS. THE PART NUMBER IS(CLUSTER GEARS FOR SP...

Dec 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

FORD SPARK PLUG EJECTION - DP05-005. *TR

Dec 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

FORD SPARK PLUG EJECTION - DP05-005. *TR

Dec 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 204,429 mi

I WAS GOING TO THE STORE TO FINISH CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. I WAS STOPPED IN THE PARKING LOT WAITING TO TURN LEFT WHEN I HEARD A VERY LOAD BANG FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I FIRST THOUGHT SOMETHING ON THE EXHAUST BROKE. WHEN I PARKED I OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND THE #5 SPARK PLUG COIL AND WIRE HANGING FROM TH...

Dec 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 204,429 mi

I WAS GOING TO THE STORE TO FINISH CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. I WAS STOPPED IN THE PARKING LOT WAITING TO TURN LEFT WHEN I HEARD A VERY LOAD BANG FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I FIRST THOUGHT SOMETHING ON THE EXHAUST BROKE. WHEN I PARKED I OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND THE #5 SPARK PLUG COIL AND WIRE HANGING FROM TH...

Dec 19, 2008 Tires 180,000 mi

ON 9/23/2008 I ORDERED AND RECEIVED 4 DAYTON (E) RATED 265/75R/16 TIRES FROM H&F TIRE IN LANCASTER, PA. THEY ARE MADE BY FIRESTONE/ BRIDGESTONE. I MOUNTED, BALANCED, AND INSTALLED THEM ON A CUSTOMERS F350 SUPERCAB WORK TRUCK. ON 9/25 I ORDERED 4 MORE OF THE SAME TIRES FOR THE SAME CUSTOMERS OTHER WO...

Dec 19, 2008 Tires 180,000 mi

ON 9/23/2008 I ORDERED AND RECEIVED 4 DAYTON (E) RATED 265/75R/16 TIRES FROM H&F TIRE IN LANCASTER, PA. THEY ARE MADE BY FIRESTONE/ BRIDGESTONE. I MOUNTED, BALANCED, AND INSTALLED THEM ON A CUSTOMERS F350 SUPERCAB WORK TRUCK. ON 9/25 I ORDERED 4 MORE OF THE SAME TIRES FOR THE SAME CUSTOMERS OTHER WO...

Oct 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 30,573 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TRANSITION FROM IDLE OR GAIN SPEED. IT WOULD TAKE MINUTES FOR HIM TO SWITCH OUT OF IDLE MODE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE ...

Oct 15, 2008 Power Train 30,573 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TRANSITION FROM IDLE OR GAIN SPEED. IT WOULD TAKE MINUTES FOR HIM TO SWITCH OUT OF IDLE MODE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE ...

Oct 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 30,573 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TRANSITION FROM IDLE OR GAIN SPEED. IT WOULD TAKE MINUTES FOR HIM TO SWITCH OUT OF IDLE MODE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE ...

Oct 15, 2008 Power Train 30,573 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TRANSITION FROM IDLE OR GAIN SPEED. IT WOULD TAKE MINUTES FOR HIM TO SWITCH OUT OF IDLE MODE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE ...

Oct 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK. MY FIRST ISSUE WAS VERY DANGEROUS IN MY OPINION. THE CAM SENSOR WENT OUT WHICH CAUSED MY TRUCK TO SUDDENLY STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. EVERY SYSTEM SHUT DOWN INCLUDING BRAKES. MORE THAN ONCE I WAS GOING 70MPH AND IT SUDDENLY STOPPED - I HAD TO GUIDE MY...

Oct 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK. MY FIRST ISSUE WAS VERY DANGEROUS IN MY OPINION. THE CAM SENSOR WENT OUT WHICH CAUSED MY TRUCK TO SUDDENLY STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. EVERY SYSTEM SHUT DOWN INCLUDING BRAKES. MORE THAN ONCE I WAS GOING 70MPH AND IT SUDDENLY STOPPED - I HAD TO GUIDE MY...

Oct 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK. MY FIRST ISSUE WAS VERY DANGEROUS IN MY OPINION. THE CAM SENSOR WENT OUT WHICH CAUSED MY TRUCK TO SUDDENLY STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. EVERY SYSTEM SHUT DOWN INCLUDING BRAKES. MORE THAN ONCE I WAS GOING 70MPH AND IT SUDDENLY STOPPED - I HAD TO GUIDE MY...

Oct 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK. MY FIRST ISSUE WAS VERY DANGEROUS IN MY OPINION. THE CAM SENSOR WENT OUT WHICH CAUSED MY TRUCK TO SUDDENLY STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. EVERY SYSTEM SHUT DOWN INCLUDING BRAKES. MORE THAN ONCE I WAS GOING 70MPH AND IT SUDDENLY STOPPED - I HAD TO GUIDE MY...

Jun 29, 2008 Tires Crash 147,000 mi

TREAD SEPARATION ON LEFT FRONT TIRE, RUINED WHEEL. AFTER INSTALLING SPARE TIRE AND DRIVING 12 MORE MILES. TREAD SEPARATION ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE. BOTH TIMES TIRES BLEW OUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 29, 2008 Tires Crash 147,000 mi

TREAD SEPARATION ON LEFT FRONT TIRE, RUINED WHEEL. AFTER INSTALLING SPARE TIRE AND DRIVING 12 MORE MILES. TREAD SEPARATION ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE. BOTH TIMES TIRES BLEW OUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,373 mi

FORD F350 V10, MULTIPLE SPARK PLUG EJECTIONS FROM CYLINDER HEADS. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, REINSERTED PLUGS PER "FORDS" RECOMMENDATION, AS IF I WAS UNABLE TO PROPERLY TORQUE PLUGS. NOW I AM LEFT WITH MY FAMILIES TRUCK, STRIPPED HEADS AND NO MONEY TO FIX IT. *TR

Jun 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,373 mi

FORD F350 V10, MULTIPLE SPARK PLUG EJECTIONS FROM CYLINDER HEADS. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, REINSERTED PLUGS PER "FORDS" RECOMMENDATION, AS IF I WAS UNABLE TO PROPERLY TORQUE PLUGS. NOW I AM LEFT WITH MY FAMILIES TRUCK, STRIPPED HEADS AND NO MONEY TO FIX IT. *TR

Mar 4, 2008 Electrical System 50,192 mi

THE BATTERIES ON MY 1999 F350 CREW CAB DUALLY WITH A 7.3 DIESEL WENT DEAD. WHEN I TRIED TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES THE CHARGER SHOWED AN EXTREMELY HIGH DRAW. I HEARD A SOLENOID CLICKING UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE BATTERY AND THE RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. I ALSO NOTICED THAT MY HEATER CONTROL WOULD WORK ...

Mar 4, 2008 Electrical System 50,192 mi

THE BATTERIES ON MY 1999 F350 CREW CAB DUALLY WITH A 7.3 DIESEL WENT DEAD. WHEN I TRIED TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES THE CHARGER SHOWED AN EXTREMELY HIGH DRAW. I HEARD A SOLENOID CLICKING UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE BATTERY AND THE RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. I ALSO NOTICED THAT MY HEATER CONTROL WOULD WORK ...

Feb 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 FORD F-350 WITH A RECALL ON THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS HAD TO REPLACE 2 CAMSHAFT SENOSRS. HE ALSO STATES DUE TO THIS FAILURE HE CARRIES AN EXTRA ONE IN THE GLOVE BOX. *KB

Feb 28, 2008 Structure

THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE FORD SUPER DUTY AND LOCK MECHANISM ARE PLASTIC. WHICH IN TURNS BREAKS VERY EASILY.THIEVES KNOW THIS AND TARGET THESE VEHICLES AT AN ALARMING RATE. MY SUPER DUTY HAS BEEN BROKEN INTO 3 TIMES IN 4 MONTHS. FORD HAS NO FIX TO STOP THIS DESIGN FLAW. *TR

Feb 28, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE FORD SUPER DUTY AND LOCK MECHANISM ARE PLASTIC. WHICH IN TURNS BREAKS VERY EASILY.THIEVES KNOW THIS AND TARGET THESE VEHICLES AT AN ALARMING RATE. MY SUPER DUTY HAS BEEN BROKEN INTO 3 TIMES IN 4 MONTHS. FORD HAS NO FIX TO STOP THIS DESIGN FLAW. *TR

Feb 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 FORD F-350 WITH A RECALL ON THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS HAD TO REPLACE 2 CAMSHAFT SENOSRS. HE ALSO STATES DUE TO THIS FAILURE HE CARRIES AN EXTRA ONE IN THE GLOVE BOX. *KB

Feb 28, 2008 Structure

THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE FORD SUPER DUTY AND LOCK MECHANISM ARE PLASTIC. WHICH IN TURNS BREAKS VERY EASILY.THIEVES KNOW THIS AND TARGET THESE VEHICLES AT AN ALARMING RATE. MY SUPER DUTY HAS BEEN BROKEN INTO 3 TIMES IN 4 MONTHS. FORD HAS NO FIX TO STOP THIS DESIGN FLAW. *TR

Feb 28, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE FORD SUPER DUTY AND LOCK MECHANISM ARE PLASTIC. WHICH IN TURNS BREAKS VERY EASILY.THIEVES KNOW THIS AND TARGET THESE VEHICLES AT AN ALARMING RATE. MY SUPER DUTY HAS BEEN BROKEN INTO 3 TIMES IN 4 MONTHS. FORD HAS NO FIX TO STOP THIS DESIGN FLAW. *TR

Feb 15, 2008 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FILL NOT HOLD TRUCK ON A HILL AND CABLE BREAKS EVERY YEAR. HAVE ADJUSTED, REPLACED PEDAL, CABLE, ETC. *TR

Feb 15, 2008 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FILL NOT HOLD TRUCK ON A HILL AND CABLE BREAKS EVERY YEAR. HAVE ADJUSTED, REPLACED PEDAL, CABLE, ETC. *TR

Sep 19, 2007 Wheels 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT AND THE RIM WAS CRACKED. HE FELT THAT THE CRACKED RIM CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER DID NOT INSPECT T...

Sep 19, 2007 Wheels 196,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 44 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT THE AIR PRESSURE BEING RELEASED FROM HIS TIRES. HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A CRACK THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY TWELVE TO THIRTEEN INCHES ON ONE OF HIS CAST ALUMINUM RIMS. THE RIM WAS PLACED ON A SIXTEEN INCH TIRE. ...

Sep 19, 2007 Wheels 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT AND THE RIM WAS CRACKED. HE FELT THAT THE CRACKED RIM CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER DID NOT INSPECT T...

Sep 19, 2007 Wheels 196,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 44 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT THE AIR PRESSURE BEING RELEASED FROM HIS TIRES. HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A CRACK THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY TWELVE TO THIRTEEN INCHES ON ONE OF HIS CAST ALUMINUM RIMS. THE RIM WAS PLACED ON A SIXTEEN INCH TIRE. ...

Sep 8, 2007 Steering Crash 140,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 2 STEERING GEAR BOXES BREAK ON MY TRUCK. THE FIRST WAS WHEN MY TRUCK WAS HIT WHILE PARKED. THE INDIVIDUAL HIT THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AND DENTED IN THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDER. IT WAS NOT UNTIL WE WENT TO LOAD THE TRUCK ON THE WRECKER THAT WE DISCOVERED THE BROKEN BOX. THE SECOND TIME I W...

Sep 8, 2007 Steering Crash 140,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 2 STEERING GEAR BOXES BREAK ON MY TRUCK. THE FIRST WAS WHEN MY TRUCK WAS HIT WHILE PARKED. THE INDIVIDUAL HIT THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AND DENTED IN THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDER. IT WAS NOT UNTIL WE WENT TO LOAD THE TRUCK ON THE WRECKER THAT WE DISCOVERED THE BROKEN BOX. THE SECOND TIME I W...

Sep 8, 2007 Steering Crash 140,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 2 STEERING GEAR BOXES BREAK ON MY TRUCK. THE FIRST WAS WHEN MY TRUCK WAS HIT WHILE PARKED. THE INDIVIDUAL HIT THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AND DENTED IN THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDER. IT WAS NOT UNTIL WE WENT TO LOAD THE TRUCK ON THE WRECKER THAT WE DISCOVERED THE BROKEN BOX. THE SECOND TIME I W...

Sep 8, 2007 Steering Crash 140,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 2 STEERING GEAR BOXES BREAK ON MY TRUCK. THE FIRST WAS WHEN MY TRUCK WAS HIT WHILE PARKED. THE INDIVIDUAL HIT THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AND DENTED IN THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDER. IT WAS NOT UNTIL WE WENT TO LOAD THE TRUCK ON THE WRECKER THAT WE DISCOVERED THE BROKEN BOX. THE SECOND TIME I W...

Sep 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH MY 99 FORD F-350 PULLING A 5TH WHEEL TRAILER WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS I WRESTLED THE TRUCK TO THE SHOULDER, THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. AS FAR AS I COULD TELL, EVEN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKES ON THE TRAILER WEREN'T HELPING TO STOP ME AS I D...

Sep 7, 2007 Tires 53,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH MY 99 FORD F-350 PULLING A 5TH WHEEL TRAILER WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS I WRESTLED THE TRUCK TO THE SHOULDER, THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. AS FAR AS I COULD TELL, EVEN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKES ON THE TRAILER WEREN'T HELPING TO STOP ME AS I D...

Sep 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH MY 99 FORD F-350 PULLING A 5TH WHEEL TRAILER WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS I WRESTLED THE TRUCK TO THE SHOULDER, THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. AS FAR AS I COULD TELL, EVEN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKES ON THE TRAILER WEREN'T HELPING TO STOP ME AS I D...

Sep 7, 2007 Tires 53,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH MY 99 FORD F-350 PULLING A 5TH WHEEL TRAILER WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS I WRESTLED THE TRUCK TO THE SHOULDER, THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. AS FAR AS I COULD TELL, EVEN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKES ON THE TRAILER WEREN'T HELPING TO STOP ME AS I D...

Aug 10, 2007 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

THE FORD F350 1995 THRU 2003 MODELS HAVE THE SIGNAL TURNING ARM ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN JUST ABOVE THE LEFT KNEE. WHEN GIVING A LEFT TURN SIGNAL THE LEFT LEG IS IN THE WAY TO TURN THE SIGNAL LIGHT ON. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL CAN BE TURNED ON WITH THE LEFT LEG LOWERED IN A VERY AWKWARD FASHION A...

Aug 10, 2007 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

THE FORD F350 1995 THRU 2003 MODELS HAVE THE SIGNAL TURNING ARM ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN JUST ABOVE THE LEFT KNEE. WHEN GIVING A LEFT TURN SIGNAL THE LEFT LEG IS IN THE WAY TO TURN THE SIGNAL LIGHT ON. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL CAN BE TURNED ON WITH THE LEFT LEG LOWERED IN A VERY AWKWARD FASHION A...

Jul 30, 2007 Steering 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING STEERING FAILURE, HE FELT THE VEHICLE SWAY BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED HIM OF RECALL NUMBER 98V116000 (STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)). ...

Jul 30, 2007 Steering 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING STEERING FAILURE, HE FELT THE VEHICLE SWAY BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED HIM OF RECALL NUMBER 98V116000 (STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)). ...

Jun 24, 2007 Electrical System

PROLONGED CRANK/NO START. *AK

Jun 24, 2007 Electrical System

PROLONGED CRANK/NO START. *AK

May 26, 2007 Electrical System 125,000 mi

TWO FAILURES OF CAM POSITION SENSOR CASUSED ME TO BE STRANDED TWICE UNTIL THE PART WAS REPLACED. *AK

May 26, 2007 Electrical System 125,000 mi

TWO FAILURES OF CAM POSITION SENSOR CASUSED ME TO BE STRANDED TWICE UNTIL THE PART WAS REPLACED. *AK

May 19, 2007 Electrical System 40,651 mi

I HAVEA 1999.5 FORD F-350 DIESEL CREWCAB DUALLEY TRUCK. ON 05/15/2007 WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER. I GOT OFF FREEWAY, AND TRUCK WAS IDLING ERRACTICLY AND ROUGHLY WITH LOSS OF POWER. THE NEXT DAY TRUCK STARTED UP LIKE NORMAL. I TEST DROVE THE TRUCK, AND SAME SYMTOMS OCCURR...

May 19, 2007 Electrical System 40,651 mi

I HAVEA 1999.5 FORD F-350 DIESEL CREWCAB DUALLEY TRUCK. ON 05/15/2007 WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER. I GOT OFF FREEWAY, AND TRUCK WAS IDLING ERRACTICLY AND ROUGHLY WITH LOSS OF POWER. THE NEXT DAY TRUCK STARTED UP LIKE NORMAL. I TEST DROVE THE TRUCK, AND SAME SYMTOMS OCCURR...

May 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,749 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT ON V10 ENGINE. ONLY HAS 74000 ON THE ENGINE. IN THE OWNERS MANUAL IT STATED THE FIRST MAJOR TUNE UP WASN'T UNTIL 100000. LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WANTED $5000.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. SAYS IT WAS VERY COMMON ON THE V10 FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. FORD WON'T FIX THE PROBLEM ,AND THIS DIDN'T...

May 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,749 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT ON V10 ENGINE. ONLY HAS 74000 ON THE ENGINE. IN THE OWNERS MANUAL IT STATED THE FIRST MAJOR TUNE UP WASN'T UNTIL 100000. LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WANTED $5000.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. SAYS IT WAS VERY COMMON ON THE V10 FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. FORD WON'T FIX THE PROBLEM ,AND THIS DIDN'T...

May 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,086 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING RANDOM STALLING OR NOT STARTING WITHOUT CRANKING FOR A LONG DURATION. FINALLY VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART. WHEN VEHICLE STALLED A LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING WAS NOTICED DESPITE THE VEHICLE BEING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND IN GEAR AND BEING BACK...

May 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,086 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING RANDOM STALLING OR NOT STARTING WITHOUT CRANKING FOR A LONG DURATION. FINALLY VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART. WHEN VEHICLE STALLED A LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING WAS NOTICED DESPITE THE VEHICLE BEING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND IN GEAR AND BEING BACK...

Apr 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 225,000 mi

MULTIPLE CPS FAILURES. I'VE HAD 2 SENSORS FAIL IN A 40,000 MILE PERIOD. WHEN THE SENSOR FAILS THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. IT'S NOT A FUN RIDE WHEN YOU HAVE A TRAILER WEIGHING CLOSE TO 10,000 POUNDS ON THE BACK OF A TRUCK THAT LOOSES POWER WITHOUT WARNING. I NOW CARRY A BRAND NEW PACKAGED SPARE SENSOR AND ...

Apr 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 225,000 mi

MULTIPLE CPS FAILURES. I'VE HAD 2 SENSORS FAIL IN A 40,000 MILE PERIOD. WHEN THE SENSOR FAILS THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. IT'S NOT A FUN RIDE WHEN YOU HAVE A TRAILER WEIGHING CLOSE TO 10,000 POUNDS ON THE BACK OF A TRUCK THAT LOOSES POWER WITHOUT WARNING. I NOW CARRY A BRAND NEW PACKAGED SPARE SENSOR AND ...

Apr 26, 2007 Electrical System 185,500 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATING POWER, THEN LOST ALL POWER, BRAKES AND STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITH NO PROBLEMS. NEW CAM SENSOR SOLVED PROBLEM. *JB

Apr 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 185,500 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATING POWER, THEN LOST ALL POWER, BRAKES AND STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITH NO PROBLEMS. NEW CAM SENSOR SOLVED PROBLEM. *JB

Apr 26, 2007 Electrical System 185,500 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATING POWER, THEN LOST ALL POWER, BRAKES AND STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITH NO PROBLEMS. NEW CAM SENSOR SOLVED PROBLEM. *JB

Apr 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 185,500 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATING POWER, THEN LOST ALL POWER, BRAKES AND STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITH NO PROBLEMS. NEW CAM SENSOR SOLVED PROBLEM. *JB

Apr 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,000 mi

WE HAVE A 1999 FORD 7.3 DIESEL (112,000 MI), THIS IS THE SECOND CAM POSITION SENSOR TO GO OUT. IN THIS INSTANCE WHEN THE SENSOR WENT OUT THE TRUCK SHUT ITSELF OFF, AS IF THE IGNITION HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. IT DIED JUST BEFORE I WAS ABOUT TO GO DOWN A VERY STEEP HILL. HAD THE TRUCK DIED WHILE GOING ...

Apr 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,000 mi

WE HAVE A 1999 FORD 7.3 DIESEL (112,000 MI), THIS IS THE SECOND CAM POSITION SENSOR TO GO OUT. IN THIS INSTANCE WHEN THE SENSOR WENT OUT THE TRUCK SHUT ITSELF OFF, AS IF THE IGNITION HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. IT DIED JUST BEFORE I WAS ABOUT TO GO DOWN A VERY STEEP HILL. HAD THE TRUCK DIED WHILE GOING ...

Apr 13, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 132,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F 350 SD WITH A FAILURE MILEAGE OF 132,000 MILES. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE HE HEARD A CRACKING NOISE, AND REALIZED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. HE HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP...

Apr 13, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 132,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F 350 SD WITH A FAILURE MILEAGE OF 132,000 MILES. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE HE HEARD A CRACKING NOISE, AND REALIZED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. HE HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP...

Mar 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

THE CPS UNIT ON MY 1999 FORD F-350 7.3 DIESEL MOTOR GAVE OUT WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. WE WERE DRIVING ON A VERY CURVY ROAD AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE TRUCK (NO BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING). IT SEEMS THAT THESE CPS UNITS FAIL OVER AND OVER ON ALL OF THESE FORD DIESELS. I CAN...

Mar 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

THE CPS UNIT ON MY 1999 FORD F-350 7.3 DIESEL MOTOR GAVE OUT WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. WE WERE DRIVING ON A VERY CURVY ROAD AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE TRUCK (NO BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING). IT SEEMS THAT THESE CPS UNITS FAIL OVER AND OVER ON ALL OF THESE FORD DIESELS. I CAN...

Feb 12, 2007 Power Train 34,748 mi

(1) DRIVING MY 1999 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY DIESEL HOME FROM WORK. (2) I PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO SHIFT DOWN, THE CLUTCH FAILED TO RELEASE AND THE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR. I ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AVOIDING A COLLISION. THE TRUCK IS UNDRIVEABLE, BLOCKING TRAFFIC, AND REQUIRED ...

Feb 12, 2007 Power Train 34,748 mi

(1) DRIVING MY 1999 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY DIESEL HOME FROM WORK. (2) I PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO SHIFT DOWN, THE CLUTCH FAILED TO RELEASE AND THE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR. I ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AVOIDING A COLLISION. THE TRUCK IS UNDRIVEABLE, BLOCKING TRAFFIC, AND REQUIRED ...

Dec 29, 2006 Air Bags Crash 19,800 mi

I , BEING THE OWNER WITH A PASSENGER, OF A F- 350 7.3 CREW CAB DIESAL 4X4 WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AFTER GOING OVER BLACK ICE ON I-40 NEAR FLAGSTAFF AZ. RESULTING A ROLL OVER AND TAKING OUT A 14 INCH PINE TREE AND LANDING ON ITS PASSENGER SIDE WHEN IT WAS ALL SAID AND DONE! THE AIR BAGS IN THE PICK- UP DI...

Dec 29, 2006 Air Bags Crash 19,800 mi

I , BEING THE OWNER WITH A PASSENGER, OF A F- 350 7.3 CREW CAB DIESAL 4X4 WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AFTER GOING OVER BLACK ICE ON I-40 NEAR FLAGSTAFF AZ. RESULTING A ROLL OVER AND TAKING OUT A 14 INCH PINE TREE AND LANDING ON ITS PASSENGER SIDE WHEN IT WAS ALL SAID AND DONE! THE AIR BAGS IN THE PICK- UP DI...

Nov 24, 2006 Electrical System Fire 113,500 mi

1999 FORD F-350. PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOURCE APPEARS TO BE JUST BEHIND THE AIR FILTER BOX IN THE AREA OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. MOST OF THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS DESTROYED. DRIVER SIDE BATTERY MELTED DOWN. DENVER FIRE HAD TO RESPOND TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. I WAS NEVER NOT...

Nov 24, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 113,500 mi

1999 FORD F-350. PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOURCE APPEARS TO BE JUST BEHIND THE AIR FILTER BOX IN THE AREA OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. MOST OF THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS DESTROYED. DRIVER SIDE BATTERY MELTED DOWN. DENVER FIRE HAD TO RESPOND TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. I WAS NEVER NOT...

Nov 24, 2006 Electrical System Fire 113,500 mi

1999 FORD F-350. PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOURCE APPEARS TO BE JUST BEHIND THE AIR FILTER BOX IN THE AREA OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. MOST OF THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS DESTROYED. DRIVER SIDE BATTERY MELTED DOWN. DENVER FIRE HAD TO RESPOND TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. I WAS NEVER NOT...

Nov 24, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 113,500 mi

1999 FORD F-350. PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOURCE APPEARS TO BE JUST BEHIND THE AIR FILTER BOX IN THE AREA OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. MOST OF THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS DESTROYED. DRIVER SIDE BATTERY MELTED DOWN. DENVER FIRE HAD TO RESPOND TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. I WAS NEVER NOT...

Oct 6, 2006 Structure

(TRUCK HISTORY: WINDSHIELD REPLACED DUE TO CRACK FROM ROAD DEBRIS). PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THE TRUCK WOULD RUN WITH KEY REMOVED WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN HARD. TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO DEALER TO VERIFY "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT PROBLEM WHICH WOULD COME ON AFTER HEAVY RAINS. THE TRU...

Oct 6, 2006 Structure

(TRUCK HISTORY: WINDSHIELD REPLACED DUE TO CRACK FROM ROAD DEBRIS). PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THE TRUCK WOULD RUN WITH KEY REMOVED WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN HARD. TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO DEALER TO VERIFY "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT PROBLEM WHICH WOULD COME ON AFTER HEAVY RAINS. THE TRU...

Oct 5, 2006 Tires 92,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELLING 65 MPH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SHREDDED WITH NO WEAR TO THE TREAD AND THE TIRE BLEW. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND KEPT AT REGULAR AIR PRESSURE. THERE WAS PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT WHEN THE TIRE BLEW. THE BLOWN TIRE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK.

Oct 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 172,365 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY TOWING A TRAILER AND LOST ALL POWER TO THE ENGINE FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. THE 1999 FORD F350 SD 7.3 DIESEL ENGINE REGAINED POWER AND SURGED FORWARD. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THIS TRIP AND SUBSEQUENT DATES. I ATTACHED A OBD2 READER, WHICH GAVE ME THE CODE FOR ...

Oct 5, 2006 Tires 92,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELLING 65 MPH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SHREDDED WITH NO WEAR TO THE TREAD AND THE TIRE BLEW. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND KEPT AT REGULAR AIR PRESSURE. THERE WAS PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT WHEN THE TIRE BLEW. THE BLOWN TIRE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK.

Oct 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 172,365 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY TOWING A TRAILER AND LOST ALL POWER TO THE ENGINE FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. THE 1999 FORD F350 SD 7.3 DIESEL ENGINE REGAINED POWER AND SURGED FORWARD. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THIS TRIP AND SUBSEQUENT DATES. I ATTACHED A OBD2 READER, WHICH GAVE ME THE CODE FOR ...

Aug 17, 2006 Wheels 58,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS OBSERVED TO BE FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TIRE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE WELDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RIM. THE DEALER EXPRESSED THE WARRANTY WAS FOR THREE YEARS AND OFFERED TO COVER THE WELDI...

Aug 17, 2006 Wheels 58,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS OBSERVED TO BE FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TIRE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE WELDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RIM. THE DEALER EXPRESSED THE WARRANTY WAS FOR THREE YEARS AND OFFERED TO COVER THE WELDI...

Aug 9, 2006 Power Train 165,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 2 SUPER DUTY'S NOW A 2000 F350 AND A 1999 F350 ON THE 2000 . I HAD THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAIL AT 45K AND THE RIGHT AT 53K MILES RUNNING STOCK TIRES AND WHEELS WHEN THE RIGHT SIDE FAILED THE WHEEL ALMOST CAME OFF I HAD TO BE TOWED I SOLD THAT TRUCK THINKING I WAS NOT HAPPY ABOUT...

Aug 9, 2006 Suspension 165,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 2 SUPER DUTY'S NOW A 2000 F350 AND A 1999 F350 ON THE 2000 . I HAD THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAIL AT 45K AND THE RIGHT AT 53K MILES RUNNING STOCK TIRES AND WHEELS WHEN THE RIGHT SIDE FAILED THE WHEEL ALMOST CAME OFF I HAD TO BE TOWED I SOLD THAT TRUCK THINKING I WAS NOT HAPPY ABOUT...

Aug 9, 2006 Power Train 165,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 2 SUPER DUTY'S NOW A 2000 F350 AND A 1999 F350 ON THE 2000 . I HAD THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAIL AT 45K AND THE RIGHT AT 53K MILES RUNNING STOCK TIRES AND WHEELS WHEN THE RIGHT SIDE FAILED THE WHEEL ALMOST CAME OFF I HAD TO BE TOWED I SOLD THAT TRUCK THINKING I WAS NOT HAPPY ABOUT...

Aug 9, 2006 Suspension 165,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 2 SUPER DUTY'S NOW A 2000 F350 AND A 1999 F350 ON THE 2000 . I HAD THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAIL AT 45K AND THE RIGHT AT 53K MILES RUNNING STOCK TIRES AND WHEELS WHEN THE RIGHT SIDE FAILED THE WHEEL ALMOST CAME OFF I HAD TO BE TOWED I SOLD THAT TRUCK THINKING I WAS NOT HAPPY ABOUT...

Jul 24, 2006 Seat Belts 46,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT RETRACTOR FAILS TO LOCK. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED, HOWEVER, FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Jul 24, 2006 Seat Belts 46,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT RETRACTOR FAILS TO LOCK. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED, HOWEVER, FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Jul 12, 2006 Wheels Crash 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FRONT WHEEL FRACTURED AND DETACHED ONCE AND ALMOST DETACHED A SECOND TIME. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS THAT LED UP TO THE PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEELS. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN 2005 AND COMPLETELY DETACHED AND THE SECOND TIME, IN 2006, AFTER VIEWING THE WHEEL...

Jul 12, 2006 Wheels Crash 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FRONT WHEEL FRACTURED AND DETACHED ONCE AND ALMOST DETACHED A SECOND TIME. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS THAT LED UP TO THE PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEELS. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN 2005 AND COMPLETELY DETACHED AND THE SECOND TIME, IN 2006, AFTER VIEWING THE WHEEL...

Jun 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,350 mi

DRIVING ALONG AND ENGINE SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY DIED WITH NO WARNING. TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED. PROBLEM WAS THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. REPLACING THIS PART WITH A NEW ONE HAS SOLVED THE PROBLEM SO FAR. I HAVE THE OLD PART. *NM

Jun 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,350 mi

DRIVING ALONG AND ENGINE SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY DIED WITH NO WARNING. TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED. PROBLEM WAS THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. REPLACING THIS PART WITH A NEW ONE HAS SOLVED THE PROBLEM SO FAR. I HAVE THE OLD PART. *NM

Jun 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

LOST CPS ON FORD 7.3 PSD. *NM

Jun 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

LOST CPS ON FORD 7.3 PSD. *NM

May 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 FORD F-350 DIESEL SUPER DUTY TRUCK WITH DUELS. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE TRUCK WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT'S STILL RUNNING, BUT YOU CAN'T GO ANY WHERE. PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL IS USELESS. SOMETIMES THE LIGHT WIL...

May 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 FORD F-350 DIESEL SUPER DUTY TRUCK WITH DUELS. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE TRUCK WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT'S STILL RUNNING, BUT YOU CAN'T GO ANY WHERE. PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL IS USELESS. SOMETIMES THE LIGHT WIL...

May 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD, WHICH COST OVER $2000.00 IN REPAIRS IN LATE 2004 AND NOW AGAIN ANOTHER SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT AND THE ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR IS $4400.00. *JB

May 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD, WHICH COST OVER $2000.00 IN REPAIRS IN LATE 2004 AND NOW AGAIN ANOTHER SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT AND THE ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR IS $4400.00. *JB

Apr 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TOWING A TRAILER DOWN A HILL THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP BY USING THE TRAILER BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE ALL FOUR BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED DUE TO RUST. UPDATED 5/10/2006 - *NM

Apr 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TOWING A TRAILER DOWN A HILL THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP BY USING THE TRAILER BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE ALL FOUR BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED DUE TO RUST. UPDATED 5/10/2006 - *NM

Apr 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPARK PLUG SHOT OUT OF ENGINE - STRIPPED THREADS. *JB

Apr 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPARK PLUG SHOT OUT OF ENGINE - STRIPPED THREADS. *JB

Mar 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 90,000 mi

1999 F350 7.3 DIESEL - CPS FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE TO STALL- NO BRAKES OR STEERING- CAUSED ACCIDENT-3RD CPS

Mar 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 90,000 mi

1999 F350 7.3 DIESEL - CPS FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE TO STALL- NO BRAKES OR STEERING- CAUSED ACCIDENT-3RD CPS

Mar 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY TRUCK STALLED BEFORE GETTING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS ABOUT TO REACH BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. LUCKILY THERE WAS GRASS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND I PULLED IN THERE TO AVOID HITTING A CAR. HAD TO GO OVER THE SIDEWALK. AFTER TURNING OFF, I TRIED TO START WITH NO LUCK. AFTER 10 M...

Mar 9, 2006 Electrical System 101,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY TRUCK STALLED BEFORE GETTING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS ABOUT TO REACH BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. LUCKILY THERE WAS GRASS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND I PULLED IN THERE TO AVOID HITTING A CAR. HAD TO GO OVER THE SIDEWALK. AFTER TURNING OFF, I TRIED TO START WITH NO LUCK. AFTER 10 M...

Mar 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY TRUCK STALLED BEFORE GETTING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS ABOUT TO REACH BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. LUCKILY THERE WAS GRASS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND I PULLED IN THERE TO AVOID HITTING A CAR. HAD TO GO OVER THE SIDEWALK. AFTER TURNING OFF, I TRIED TO START WITH NO LUCK. AFTER 10 M...

Mar 9, 2006 Electrical System 101,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY TRUCK STALLED BEFORE GETTING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS ABOUT TO REACH BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. LUCKILY THERE WAS GRASS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND I PULLED IN THERE TO AVOID HITTING A CAR. HAD TO GO OVER THE SIDEWALK. AFTER TURNING OFF, I TRIED TO START WITH NO LUCK. AFTER 10 M...

Feb 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

DRIVING TO LOCAL FISHING SPOT ON A SPRING DAY WHEN A LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE HOOD FOLLOWED BY MORE CONSISTENT POPS, NOISE, AND POOR RUNNING CONDITION. I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD ONLY TO FIND THE COIL PRECARIOUSLY PROPPED UP AND OUT OF IT'S SEAT. REMOVING THE COIL WAS ASTONISHED TO SEE...

Feb 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

DRIVING TO LOCAL FISHING SPOT ON A SPRING DAY WHEN A LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE HOOD FOLLOWED BY MORE CONSISTENT POPS, NOISE, AND POOR RUNNING CONDITION. I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD ONLY TO FIND THE COIL PRECARIOUSLY PROPPED UP AND OUT OF IT'S SEAT. REMOVING THE COIL WAS ASTONISHED TO SEE...

Dec 22, 2005 Wheels

CONSUMER 1999 F SERIES FRONT ALLOY WHEELS DEVELOPED CRACKS AND LOOSES AIR. *TS *** NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *JB

Dec 22, 2005 Wheels

CONSUMER 1999 F SERIES FRONT ALLOY WHEELS DEVELOPED CRACKS AND LOOSES AIR. *TS *** NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *JB

Nov 23, 2005 Air Bags

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V303000 CONCERNING THE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - THE VEHICLE HAD A HOSE BREAK THA...

Nov 23, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V303000 CONCERNING THE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - THE VEHICLE HAD A HOSE BREAK THA...

Nov 23, 2005 Air Bags

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V303000 CONCERNING THE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - THE VEHICLE HAD A HOSE BREAK THA...

Nov 23, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V303000 CONCERNING THE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - THE VEHICLE HAD A HOSE BREAK THA...

Nov 10, 2005 Suspension 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED AT 30,000 MILES THE FRONT END SHOOK, AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO 5 MPH B TO GAIN CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. AT 78,000 MILES, THE FRONT END STARTED SHAKING AFTER HITTING A BUMP WHILE DRIVING 60-6...

Nov 10, 2005 Suspension 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED AT 30,000 MILES THE FRONT END SHOOK, AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO 5 MPH B TO GAIN CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. AT 78,000 MILES, THE FRONT END STARTED SHAKING AFTER HITTING A BUMP WHILE DRIVING 60-6...

Nov 10, 2005 Suspension 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED AT 30,000 MILES THE FRONT END SHOOK, AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO 5 MPH B TO GAIN CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. AT 78,000 MILES, THE FRONT END STARTED SHAKING AFTER HITTING A BUMP WHILE DRIVING 60-6...

Nov 10, 2005 Suspension 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED AT 30,000 MILES THE FRONT END SHOOK, AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO 5 MPH B TO GAIN CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. AT 78,000 MILES, THE FRONT END STARTED SHAKING AFTER HITTING A BUMP WHILE DRIVING 60-6...

Nov 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED A SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM HER HUSBAND'S VEHICLE. THE SPARK PLUG CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND BLEW THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE SERVICE DEALER CONFIRMED IT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE REPLACEMENT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT SAID THIS WAS THE SAME PRO...

Nov 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 800,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW THROUGH THE CYLINDER HEAD OF VEHICLE CAUSING THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 3600.00. *JB

Nov 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED A SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM HER HUSBAND'S VEHICLE. THE SPARK PLUG CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND BLEW THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE SERVICE DEALER CONFIRMED IT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE REPLACEMENT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT SAID THIS WAS THE SAME PRO...

Nov 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 800,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW THROUGH THE CYLINDER HEAD OF VEHICLE CAUSING THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 3600.00. *JB

Oct 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

I OWNED A 99.5 FORD F350 WITH THE 7.3L DIESEL AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION. AT AROUND 30K MILES, DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH WHILE TOWING A LOADED TRAILER, THE TRUCK SHUT OFF. THIS LEFT ME WITH NO POWER STEERING AND NO POWER BRAKES OR ABS BRAKES. HAD THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A STEEPER GRADE OR BUS...

Oct 18, 2005 Wheels 130,000 mi

1)EVENT LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE:NOTHING NOTED. 2)FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES:THE STOCK ALLOY FRONT WHEEL ON MY FORD PICKUP HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS AND LOOSES AIR. VISITING MY LOCAL LES SCHWAB TIRE STORE, I WAS ADVISED AND SHOWN WHERE THEY HAD FOUND MULTIPLE CRACKS AND THIS NOW PRESENTS A SAFETY...

Oct 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

I OWNED A 99.5 FORD F350 WITH THE 7.3L DIESEL AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION. AT AROUND 30K MILES, DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH WHILE TOWING A LOADED TRAILER, THE TRUCK SHUT OFF. THIS LEFT ME WITH NO POWER STEERING AND NO POWER BRAKES OR ABS BRAKES. HAD THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A STEEPER GRADE OR BUS...

Oct 18, 2005 Wheels 130,000 mi

1)EVENT LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE:NOTHING NOTED. 2)FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES:THE STOCK ALLOY FRONT WHEEL ON MY FORD PICKUP HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS AND LOOSES AIR. VISITING MY LOCAL LES SCHWAB TIRE STORE, I WAS ADVISED AND SHOWN WHERE THEY HAD FOUND MULTIPLE CRACKS AND THIS NOW PRESENTS A SAFETY...

Oct 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 193,000 mi

THE CAM POSITION SENSOR ON MY '99 FORD F-350 W/ 7.3L POWER STROKE IS FAILING INTERMITTENTLY. THESE FAILURES CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN INSTANTLY WITH NO WARNING. WHEN THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAS OCCURRED IN TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE 283 IN PA CAUSING T...

Oct 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 193,000 mi

THE CAM POSITION SENSOR ON MY '99 FORD F-350 W/ 7.3L POWER STROKE IS FAILING INTERMITTENTLY. THESE FAILURES CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN INSTANTLY WITH NO WARNING. WHEN THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAS OCCURRED IN TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE 283 IN PA CAUSING T...

Oct 10, 2005 Tires 18,800 mi

1. LEFT FRONT TIRE ON 1999 FORD F350 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DUALLY WITH 18,800 ODOMETER MILES STARTED TO SHAKE AT HIGHWAY SPEED APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS BEFORE TIRE BLEW FROM CORD SEPARATION. TIRE HAS ALMOST FULL TREAD DEPTH AS NEW TIRE. IT IS A GENERAL GRABBER TR IN 235/85-R16 SIZE THAT WAS EQUIPPED A...

Oct 10, 2005 Tires 18,800 mi

1. LEFT FRONT TIRE ON 1999 FORD F350 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DUALLY WITH 18,800 ODOMETER MILES STARTED TO SHAKE AT HIGHWAY SPEED APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS BEFORE TIRE BLEW FROM CORD SEPARATION. TIRE HAS ALMOST FULL TREAD DEPTH AS NEW TIRE. IT IS A GENERAL GRABBER TR IN 235/85-R16 SIZE THAT WAS EQUIPPED A...

Sep 29, 2005 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A FORD F350 EXTENDED CAB DUALLY IN 1999. THREE YEARS AGO THE TIRE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE BROKE WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE SPARE TIRE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER HAD N...

Sep 29, 2005 Tires 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A FORD F350 EXTENDED CAB DUALLY IN 1999. THREE YEARS AGO THE TIRE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE BROKE WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE SPARE TIRE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER HAD N...

Sep 29, 2005 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A FORD F350 EXTENDED CAB DUALLY IN 1999. THREE YEARS AGO THE TIRE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE BROKE WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE SPARE TIRE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER HAD N...

Sep 29, 2005 Tires 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A FORD F350 EXTENDED CAB DUALLY IN 1999. THREE YEARS AGO THE TIRE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE BROKE WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE SPARE TIRE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER HAD N...

Sep 28, 2005 Wheels

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE 1999 FORD F350 SUPERDUTY HAS A CRACKED WHEEL ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE THE CRACK IS ABOUT TWELVE INCHES LONG. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED HER LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND FORD, AND THEY TOLD HER THAT THERE WERE NO FREE REMEDIES OR RECALLS. THE CONSUMER DID NOT PLAN ON CHANG...

Sep 28, 2005 Wheels

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE 1999 FORD F350 SUPERDUTY HAS A CRACKED WHEEL ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE THE CRACK IS ABOUT TWELVE INCHES LONG. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED HER LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND FORD, AND THEY TOLD HER THAT THERE WERE NO FREE REMEDIES OR RECALLS. THE CONSUMER DID NOT PLAN ON CHANG...

Sep 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 F350. HAD THE DEALER CHECK THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. COULD NOT TELL THE PART NUMBER,BUT IT WAS THE SAME ONE BEING USED ON THE FORD/BRONCO THAT WAS BEING RECALLED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN 05V388000. IT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS THE OLD PART. WOULD LIKE...

Sep 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 F350. HAD THE DEALER CHECK THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. COULD NOT TELL THE PART NUMBER,BUT IT WAS THE SAME ONE BEING USED ON THE FORD/BRONCO THAT WAS BEING RECALLED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN 05V388000. IT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS THE OLD PART. WOULD LIKE...

Jul 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD WANDER TO THE LEFT TOWARD ONCOMING TRAFFIC. A BRAKE JOB WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALL THE PARTS THAT WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME. THEY TOL...

Jul 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD WANDER TO THE LEFT TOWARD ONCOMING TRAFFIC. A BRAKE JOB WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALL THE PARTS THAT WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME. THEY TOL...

May 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,798 mi

DT: BOUGHT TRUCK 11-15-01. SINCE THEN YOU HAVE HAD REPAETED PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT HUB BEARINGS. THE 1ST TIME THEY WENT OUT WAS 12-12-01, AGAIN ON 2-11-02, AND 2-14-02. AGAIN 4-23-03. NOW CURRENTLY OUT AGAIN. IN THE PAST FORD HAS WORKED WITH THIS ISSUE, NOW WILL NOT. 3-15-05 NEW ENGINE WAS ...

May 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,798 mi

DT: BOUGHT TRUCK 11-15-01. SINCE THEN YOU HAVE HAD REPAETED PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT HUB BEARINGS. THE 1ST TIME THEY WENT OUT WAS 12-12-01, AGAIN ON 2-11-02, AND 2-14-02. AGAIN 4-23-03. NOW CURRENTLY OUT AGAIN. IN THE PAST FORD HAS WORKED WITH THIS ISSUE, NOW WILL NOT. 3-15-05 NEW ENGINE WAS ...

Apr 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 38,781 mi

THE FUEL PUMP ON 1999 F350 4X4 WITH 38800 MILES [XXX] STRANDED ME AND THE FAMILY AFTER TRAVELLING 80 MILES DRIVING AT 65MPH NEAR MORRIS, IL. REQUIRED A TOW TRUCK THAT TOOK OVER 2 HOURS TO GET US. I AM A DIABETIC AND AS A CONSEQUENCE OF BEING STRANDED MY BLOOD SUGAR WAS TOO LOW. TOWED TO THE FORD GAR...

Apr 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 38,781 mi

THE FUEL PUMP ON 1999 F350 4X4 WITH 38800 MILES [XXX] STRANDED ME AND THE FAMILY AFTER TRAVELLING 80 MILES DRIVING AT 65MPH NEAR MORRIS, IL. REQUIRED A TOW TRUCK THAT TOOK OVER 2 HOURS TO GET US. I AM A DIABETIC AND AS A CONSEQUENCE OF BEING STRANDED MY BLOOD SUGAR WAS TOO LOW. TOWED TO THE FORD GAR...

Feb 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,500 mi

TRUCK HAS 56K MILES ON IT. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING A COUPLE OF MILES FROM HOM EWHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD BANG OR POP NOISE WHICH SHOOK THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK THEN CONTINUED MAKING A LOUD NOISE, SHE DROVE BACK HOME AND AFTER LOOKING AT THE ENGINE, I DETERMINED THAT A COIL PACK HAD BLOWN OFF. THE SPARK PLUG WAS...

Feb 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,500 mi

TRUCK HAS 56K MILES ON IT. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING A COUPLE OF MILES FROM HOM EWHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD BANG OR POP NOISE WHICH SHOOK THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK THEN CONTINUED MAKING A LOUD NOISE, SHE DROVE BACK HOME AND AFTER LOOKING AT THE ENGINE, I DETERMINED THAT A COIL PACK HAD BLOWN OFF. THE SPARK PLUG WAS...

Oct 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,420 mi

A BRAKE LINE LEADING TO THE REAR WHEELS CORRODED/ERUPTED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKING. THE DEALER/ MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,420 mi

A BRAKE LINE LEADING TO THE REAR WHEELS CORRODED/ERUPTED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKING. THE DEALER/ MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 13, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *NM THE FIRST TIRE WAS REPLACED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE THIRD AND FOURTH TIRES DEVELOPED A BUBBL...

Sep 13, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *NM THE FIRST TIRE WAS REPLACED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE THIRD AND FOURTH TIRES DEVELOPED A BUBBL...

Aug 4, 2004 Tires 78,567 mi

NOTICED TIRE WABBLING ON HIGHWAY DRIVING HOME STOP TO SEE IF TIRE WAS FLAT/FOUND IT INFLATED OK DROVE ABOUT 1/2 MILE AT 45 VMPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD CAME OFF COULD NOT STOP DUE TO NO PULL OVER ON INTER CITY XPRES WAY.TIRE STAYED INFLATED NO TREAD ATTACHED,FOUND A PLACE TO GET OFF HIGHWAY LOTS OF ...

Aug 4, 2004 Tires 78,567 mi

NOTICED TIRE WABBLING ON HIGHWAY DRIVING HOME STOP TO SEE IF TIRE WAS FLAT/FOUND IT INFLATED OK DROVE ABOUT 1/2 MILE AT 45 VMPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD CAME OFF COULD NOT STOP DUE TO NO PULL OVER ON INTER CITY XPRES WAY.TIRE STAYED INFLATED NO TREAD ATTACHED,FOUND A PLACE TO GET OFF HIGHWAY LOTS OF ...

May 17, 2004 Tires

DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON I-95 AT 60MPH HEAVY VIBRATION FOR 15 TO 20 SEC THEN TIRE EXPLODED. REPLACED WITH SPARE. DEFECTIVE TIRE IS AVAILABLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE FROM A SET OF FOUR I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH. THE OTHER TIRE HAD THE BELTS SLIP CAUSING VIBRATION AND LOUD NOISE. ANOTHER TIRE FROM THA...

May 17, 2004 Tires

DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON I-95 AT 60MPH HEAVY VIBRATION FOR 15 TO 20 SEC THEN TIRE EXPLODED. REPLACED WITH SPARE. DEFECTIVE TIRE IS AVAILABLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE FROM A SET OF FOUR I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH. THE OTHER TIRE HAD THE BELTS SLIP CAUSING VIBRATION AND LOUD NOISE. ANOTHER TIRE FROM THA...

May 9, 2004 Electrical System 91,660 mi

APRIL 2ND OF 2004 DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND COASTING TO A STOP SIGN THE NUMBER 3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD OF MY 1999 FORD F-350 WITH A V-10 ENGINE IN IT. FORD IN KINGMAN,AZ. INSTALLED A RECONDITIONED CYLINDER HEAD THAT HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF IT AND A STEEL INSERT WAS THE...

May 9, 2004 Electrical System 91,660 mi

APRIL 2ND OF 2004 DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND COASTING TO A STOP SIGN THE NUMBER 3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD OF MY 1999 FORD F-350 WITH A V-10 ENGINE IN IT. FORD IN KINGMAN,AZ. INSTALLED A RECONDITIONED CYLINDER HEAD THAT HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF IT AND A STEEL INSERT WAS THE...

Mar 21, 2004 Tires 72,200 mi

BOUGHT 6-10PLY HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TIRES FOR MY FORD 350, DUALLY, DIESEL TRUCK & I ROTATED THEM EVERY 6 MONTHS. WHEN I WAS IN A MALL, A PASSER-BY STOPPED ME TO TELL ME MY LEFT FRONT TIRE, ON THE INSIDE HAD A HUGE BUBBLE IN IT. WHEN I LOOKED, IT WAS AROUND 8 TO 10 IN. AROUND & WHEN I STOPPED, IT DID NOT...

Mar 21, 2004 Tires 72,200 mi

BOUGHT 6-10PLY HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TIRES FOR MY FORD 350, DUALLY, DIESEL TRUCK & I ROTATED THEM EVERY 6 MONTHS. WHEN I WAS IN A MALL, A PASSER-BY STOPPED ME TO TELL ME MY LEFT FRONT TIRE, ON THE INSIDE HAD A HUGE BUBBLE IN IT. WHEN I LOOKED, IT WAS AROUND 8 TO 10 IN. AROUND & WHEN I STOPPED, IT DID NOT...

Mar 11, 2004 Power Train 37,000 mi

A RATTLING NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE FLUIDS WERE CHANGED BUT THE NOISE CAN STILL BE HEARD. ALSO, THERE IS A TIRE COMPLAINT. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE DISINTEGRATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. *AK PER RESULTS PERFORMED; THERE WERE METAL(S) UNDERLINED WERE ELEVATED EX...

Mar 11, 2004 Power Train 37,000 mi

A RATTLING NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE FLUIDS WERE CHANGED BUT THE NOISE CAN STILL BE HEARD. ALSO, THERE IS A TIRE COMPLAINT. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE DISINTEGRATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. *AK PER RESULTS PERFORMED; THERE WERE METAL(S) UNDERLINED WERE ELEVATED EX...

Mar 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK TO THE BACK WHEELS RUSTED THRUOUGH THERE BY CAUSING ME TO LOSE MY BRAKES WHILE DRIVING THEROUGH THE MOUNTAINS .*AK

Mar 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK TO THE BACK WHEELS RUSTED THRUOUGH THERE BY CAUSING ME TO LOSE MY BRAKES WHILE DRIVING THEROUGH THE MOUNTAINS .*AK

Feb 13, 2004 Power Train 32,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH A VEHICLE I PURCHASED NEW IN 1999. IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALER'S SERVICE SHOP MULITPLE TIMES AND ALSO FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS. MOST RECENTLY IS A PROBLEM I HAVE HAD THE DEALER INSPECT AND TRY TO FIX 4 TIMES AND IT IS STILL A PROBLEM. APPARENTLY THE 4X4 IS NOT FULLY DISEN...

Feb 13, 2004 Power Train 32,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH A VEHICLE I PURCHASED NEW IN 1999. IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALER'S SERVICE SHOP MULITPLE TIMES AND ALSO FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS. MOST RECENTLY IS A PROBLEM I HAVE HAD THE DEALER INSPECT AND TRY TO FIX 4 TIMES AND IT IS STILL A PROBLEM. APPARENTLY THE 4X4 IS NOT FULLY DISEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels 7,000 mi

BOTH FRONT 5 SPOKE ALUMINUM WHEELS DEVELOPED CRACKS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL COMING OFF THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING, IF THE CRACKS HAD GONE UNNOTICED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels 7,000 mi

BOTH FRONT 5 SPOKE ALUMINUM WHEELS DEVELOPED CRACKS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL COMING OFF THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING, IF THE CRACKS HAD GONE UNNOTICED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *JB

Jan 7, 2004 Wheels

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03E028000 CONCERNING THE WHEEL RIMS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THERE WAS A FORD STAMP ON THE RIMS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD, WHO INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WHEE...

Jan 7, 2004 Wheels

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03E028000 CONCERNING THE WHEEL RIMS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THERE WAS A FORD STAMP ON THE RIMS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD, WHO INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WHEE...

Dec 4, 2003 Wheels 179,000 mi

TRUCK'S TWO FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS HAVE CRACKED AND WILL NOT HOLD AIR. THEY COULD COME APART AT ANYTIME. THE CAUSE OF THE CRACK HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *PH THE CRACK IS COMPLETELY AROUND THE SPOKE TO THE INSIDE. VEHICLE WAS NEVER IN A ACCIDENT. CONSUMER N...

Dec 4, 2003 Wheels 179,000 mi

TRUCK'S TWO FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS HAVE CRACKED AND WILL NOT HOLD AIR. THEY COULD COME APART AT ANYTIME. THE CAUSE OF THE CRACK HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *PH THE CRACK IS COMPLETELY AROUND THE SPOKE TO THE INSIDE. VEHICLE WAS NEVER IN A ACCIDENT. CONSUMER N...

Nov 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PERFORM POORLY. WHEN TAKEN TO THE GARAGE, THEY STATED THAT THE ROTORS APPEARED TO BE MADE OUT OF A DEFECTIVE STEEL. THAT WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED IF THE STEEL WASN'T DEFECTIVE. *LA

Nov 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PERFORM POORLY. WHEN TAKEN TO THE GARAGE, THEY STATED THAT THE ROTORS APPEARED TO BE MADE OUT OF A DEFECTIVE STEEL. THAT WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED IF THE STEEL WASN'T DEFECTIVE. *LA

Nov 18, 2003 Tires 60,000 mi

WHILE CHANGING A TIRE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CARRYING DEVICE CABLE FRAYED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE CABLE TO SNAP AND THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OUT INTO TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Nov 18, 2003 Tires 60,000 mi

WHILE CHANGING A TIRE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CARRYING DEVICE CABLE FRAYED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE CABLE TO SNAP AND THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OUT INTO TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Nov 11, 2003 Tires 21,631 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO SEPARATE FIRESTONE LT265/75R16 STEELTEX RADIAL R4S TIRE FAILURES WITHIN 700 MILES ON MY 2000 FORD F-350 PICKUP, RESULTING IN OVER $4,000. DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. FIRESTONE HAS DENIED THE FIRST CLAIM STATING I MUST HAVE HIT A POTHOLE. THE SECOND CLAIM IS PENDING, WAITING FOR ME TO SEND T...

Nov 11, 2003 Tires 21,631 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO SEPARATE FIRESTONE LT265/75R16 STEELTEX RADIAL R4S TIRE FAILURES WITHIN 700 MILES ON MY 2000 FORD F-350 PICKUP, RESULTING IN OVER $4,000. DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. FIRESTONE HAS DENIED THE FIRST CLAIM STATING I MUST HAVE HIT A POTHOLE. THE SECOND CLAIM IS PENDING, WAITING FOR ME TO SEND T...

Oct 12, 2003 Suspension 52,775 mi

SEALED BEARING FAILURE CAUSING HUB TO SET DOWN ONTO SPINDLE, CUTTING INTO SPINDLE. *MR THERE WAS NO SIGN OF LUBRICATION WHERE THE BEARING WAS LOCATED. *SCC *JB

Oct 12, 2003 Suspension 52,775 mi

SEALED BEARING FAILURE CAUSING HUB TO SET DOWN ONTO SPINDLE, CUTTING INTO SPINDLE. *MR THERE WAS NO SIGN OF LUBRICATION WHERE THE BEARING WAS LOCATED. *SCC *JB

Oct 9, 2003 Tires

FRONT LEFT ALUMINUM WHEEL CRACKED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO LEAK AIR. *AK

Oct 9, 2003 Wheels

FRONT LEFT ALUMINUM WHEEL CRACKED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO LEAK AIR. *AK

Oct 9, 2003 Tires

FRONT LEFT ALUMINUM WHEEL CRACKED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO LEAK AIR. *AK

Oct 9, 2003 Wheels

FRONT LEFT ALUMINUM WHEEL CRACKED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO LEAK AIR. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train 20,000 mi

STANDARD 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR AND WOULDN'T COME OUT OF GEAR. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A BAD CLUTCH INSTALLED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train 20,000 mi

STANDARD 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR AND WOULDN'T COME OUT OF GEAR. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A BAD CLUTCH INSTALLED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train 20,000 mi

STANDARD 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR AND WOULDN'T COME OUT OF GEAR. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A BAD CLUTCH INSTALLED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train 20,000 mi

STANDARD 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR AND WOULDN'T COME OUT OF GEAR. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A BAD CLUTCH INSTALLED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING. *AK

Aug 8, 2003 Parking Brake 44,000 mi

1999 F350 DULLIE, HAS NO PARKING BRAKES ,

Aug 8, 2003 Parking Brake 44,000 mi

1999 F350 DULLIE, HAS NO PARKING BRAKES ,

Jul 28, 2003 Suspension 45,000 mi

99 FORD F-350 SD 4X4 CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH STEERING AND HANDLING, ENTIRE FRONT END REPLACED, (AT MY COST) BALL & U JOINTS,(2) STABILIZERS;(2) STEERING GEAR BOXES, 2 SETS TIRES,DRAG LINK, CASTOR/CAMBOR ETC. NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS, MUCH WORSE PULLING A TRAILER, WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. FORD DRAGGING...

Jul 28, 2003 Steering 45,000 mi

99 FORD F-350 SD 4X4 CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH STEERING AND HANDLING, ENTIRE FRONT END REPLACED, (AT MY COST) BALL & U JOINTS,(2) STABILIZERS;(2) STEERING GEAR BOXES, 2 SETS TIRES,DRAG LINK, CASTOR/CAMBOR ETC. NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS, MUCH WORSE PULLING A TRAILER, WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. FORD DRAGGING...

Jul 28, 2003 Suspension 45,000 mi

99 FORD F-350 SD 4X4 CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH STEERING AND HANDLING, ENTIRE FRONT END REPLACED, (AT MY COST) BALL & U JOINTS,(2) STABILIZERS;(2) STEERING GEAR BOXES, 2 SETS TIRES,DRAG LINK, CASTOR/CAMBOR ETC. NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS, MUCH WORSE PULLING A TRAILER, WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. FORD DRAGGING...

Jul 28, 2003 Steering 45,000 mi

99 FORD F-350 SD 4X4 CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH STEERING AND HANDLING, ENTIRE FRONT END REPLACED, (AT MY COST) BALL & U JOINTS,(2) STABILIZERS;(2) STEERING GEAR BOXES, 2 SETS TIRES,DRAG LINK, CASTOR/CAMBOR ETC. NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS, MUCH WORSE PULLING A TRAILER, WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. FORD DRAGGING...

Jul 9, 2003 Structure Crash 99,000 mi

3 CAR PILE UP. OUR TRUCK WAS THE 3RD VEHICLE. IMPACT SPEED 35 TO 45 MPH. WE HAVE A 1 TON TRUCK THAT HAD THE FRAME BENT AND MOTOR MOUNT THAT BROKE. REPAIR DAMAGE EST. TO BE $9,000. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 99,000 mi

3 CAR PILE UP. OUR TRUCK WAS THE 3RD VEHICLE. IMPACT SPEED 35 TO 45 MPH. WE HAVE A 1 TON TRUCK THAT HAD THE FRAME BENT AND MOTOR MOUNT THAT BROKE. REPAIR DAMAGE EST. TO BE $9,000. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Jul 9, 2003 Structure Crash 99,000 mi

3 CAR PILE UP. OUR TRUCK WAS THE 3RD VEHICLE. IMPACT SPEED 35 TO 45 MPH. WE HAVE A 1 TON TRUCK THAT HAD THE FRAME BENT AND MOTOR MOUNT THAT BROKE. REPAIR DAMAGE EST. TO BE $9,000. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 99,000 mi

3 CAR PILE UP. OUR TRUCK WAS THE 3RD VEHICLE. IMPACT SPEED 35 TO 45 MPH. WE HAVE A 1 TON TRUCK THAT HAD THE FRAME BENT AND MOTOR MOUNT THAT BROKE. REPAIR DAMAGE EST. TO BE $9,000. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Jul 8, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING CLUTCH PROBLEMS. STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND STEPPING ON THE CLUTCH, CLUTCH WILL NOT COME OUT, AND THE VEHICLE KEEPS ON RUNNING BY ITSELF.*AK

Jul 8, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING CLUTCH PROBLEMS. STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND STEPPING ON THE CLUTCH, CLUTCH WILL NOT COME OUT, AND THE VEHICLE KEEPS ON RUNNING BY ITSELF.*AK

Apr 1, 2003 Power Train

THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AND DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. HAD TO HAVE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT THAT FORD SAID WOULD NOT BE COVERED. VEHICLE HAD 75,000 MILES. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Power Train

THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AND DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. HAD TO HAVE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT THAT FORD SAID WOULD NOT BE COVERED. VEHICLE HAD 75,000 MILES. *JB

Feb 19, 2003 Steering

I HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY 99 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY 1 TON PICKUP. THE STEERING OF THIS TRUCK SUCKS! I HAVE HAD IT TO THE FORD GARAGE IN MISSOULA, MT AND THEY SAID THE STEERING HAD BEEN SET UP TOO TIGHT AND THAT IT WAS NOW SET TO FACTORY SPECS AND IT STILL ISN'T RIGHT. THE GARAGE SAID THAT THEY CO...

Feb 19, 2003 Steering

I HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY 99 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY 1 TON PICKUP. THE STEERING OF THIS TRUCK SUCKS! I HAVE HAD IT TO THE FORD GARAGE IN MISSOULA, MT AND THEY SAID THE STEERING HAD BEEN SET UP TOO TIGHT AND THAT IT WAS NOW SET TO FACTORY SPECS AND IT STILL ISN'T RIGHT. THE GARAGE SAID THAT THEY CO...

Feb 8, 2003 Tires 24,000 mi

TREAD SEPARATION AT FREEWAY SPEED

Feb 8, 2003 Tires 24,000 mi

TREAD SEPARATION AT FREEWAY SPEED

Feb 2, 2003 Power Train 47,382 mi

TRANSMISSION "PARK" FAILURE. *JB

Feb 2, 2003 Power Train 47,382 mi

TRANSMISSION "PARK" FAILURE. *JB

Jan 28, 2003 Parking Brake Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Power Train Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Suspension Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Suspension Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Suspension Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Unknown Or Other Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Parking Brake Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Power Train Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Suspension Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Suspension Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Suspension Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 28, 2003 Unknown Or Other Crash 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY DUALLY. FROM RECORDS FROM THE PERVIOUS OWNERS PROBLEMS AND THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK, I CAN NOT BELIVE SERVICE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PARKING BRAKE BLEW WHEN I WAS ON ALMOST LEVEL GROUND AND NEED LEAST TO SAY THE TRUCK ROLLED...

Jan 24, 2003 Parking Brake Crash

TRUCK WAS PARKED IN GARAGE, FACING OUT OF GARAGE. TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR 4 DAYS. TRUCK HAD HANDBREAK SET WHEN PARKED. I STARTED TRUCK UP DUE TO THE NUMBER OF DAYS IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN TO CHARGE BATTERY. VERFYED THAT HANDBRAKE WAS SET ( RED BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON) AND PLACE TRUCK IN NEUTERAL...

Jan 24, 2003 Parking Brake Crash

TRUCK WAS PARKED IN GARAGE, FACING OUT OF GARAGE. TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR 4 DAYS. TRUCK HAD HANDBREAK SET WHEN PARKED. I STARTED TRUCK UP DUE TO THE NUMBER OF DAYS IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN TO CHARGE BATTERY. VERFYED THAT HANDBRAKE WAS SET ( RED BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON) AND PLACE TRUCK IN NEUTERAL...

Jan 16, 2003 Tires 70,000 mi

A BRIDGESTONE TIRE THAT WAS 14 MONTHS OLD AND HAD ONLY 14,000 MILES SEPARATED CAUSING A 2 FOOT SECTION TO PEEL OFF AND DAMAGE THE VEHICLE ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

Jan 16, 2003 Tires 70,000 mi

A BRIDGESTONE TIRE THAT WAS 14 MONTHS OLD AND HAD ONLY 14,000 MILES SEPARATED CAUSING A 2 FOOT SECTION TO PEEL OFF AND DAMAGE THE VEHICLE ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

Jan 1, 2003 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT INSIDE CAB WILL SOMETIMES STAY ON AFTER OPENING A DOOR. WHEN ACCELERATION OCCURS LIGHT WILL GO OUT, WHEN VEHICLE SLOWS LIGHT COMES BACK ON. EXTREMELY AGGRAVIATING WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE, ESPECILLAY AT NIGHT.

Jan 1, 2003 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT INSIDE CAB WILL SOMETIMES STAY ON AFTER OPENING A DOOR. WHEN ACCELERATION OCCURS LIGHT WILL GO OUT, WHEN VEHICLE SLOWS LIGHT COMES BACK ON. EXTREMELY AGGRAVIATING WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE, ESPECILLAY AT NIGHT.

Nov 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING ON THE DIESEL TRUCKS. WHEN APPLING THE BRAKES IN A PANIC SITUATION AND ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR WHEELS LOOSE TRACTION, THE RABS KICKS IN AND THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS ALSO ACCOMPANIED BY SUDDEN INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT AT THE SAME TIME IF AN ATTEMPT IS ...

Nov 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING ON THE DIESEL TRUCKS. WHEN APPLING THE BRAKES IN A PANIC SITUATION AND ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR WHEELS LOOSE TRACTION, THE RABS KICKS IN AND THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS ALSO ACCOMPANIED BY SUDDEN INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT AT THE SAME TIME IF AN ATTEMPT IS ...

Sep 24, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION SPRING BROKE, CAUSING A TIRE BLOWOUT. DEALER DETERMINED BOTH HELPER SPRINGS WERE MISSING, HOLES WERE DRILLED BUT SPRINGS NEVER INSTALLED. NLM

Sep 24, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION SPRING BROKE, CAUSING A TIRE BLOWOUT. DEALER DETERMINED BOTH HELPER SPRINGS WERE MISSING, HOLES WERE DRILLED BUT SPRINGS NEVER INSTALLED. NLM

Jun 11, 2002 Trailer Hitches

AT 35MPH HITCH DISCONNECTED FROM TRAILER WITH NO WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FROANTAL COLLISION OF 30 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Trailer Hitches

AT 35MPH HITCH DISCONNECTED FROM TRAILER WITH NO WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FROANTAL COLLISION OF 30 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 3, 2002 Steering

CLAIM NUMBER 53-C783-964 - WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN, HOWEVER CONSUMER COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT A POLE, CONSUMER ADDS THAT AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALER THREE TIMES BECAUSE OF STEERING PROBLEMS...

May 3, 2002 Steering

CLAIM NUMBER 22-V597-733 - WHILE PULLING A TRAILER IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS, STEERING SHAFT WHICH CONNECTS TO THE PITMAN ARM BROKE CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE ALL CONTROL OF STEERING AND VEHICLE TO FLIP, NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *TT

May 3, 2002 Steering

CLAIM NUMBER 53-C783-964 - WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN, HOWEVER CONSUMER COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT A POLE, CONSUMER ADDS THAT AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALER THREE TIMES BECAUSE OF STEERING PROBLEMS...

May 3, 2002 Steering

CLAIM NUMBER 22-V597-733 - WHILE PULLING A TRAILER IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS, STEERING SHAFT WHICH CONNECTS TO THE PITMAN ARM BROKE CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE ALL CONTROL OF STEERING AND VEHICLE TO FLIP, NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *TT

Jun 19, 2001 Tires

THE FRONT TIRES ALWAYS NEED AIR, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE TIRES MAY BE MISLABLED (THE TIRE SAYS 2 PLY BUT IT SHOULD HAVE AN 8 OR 10 PLY RATING), THE TIRE INFLATION SPEC IS 65 BUT THE TIRE MANUFACTURER HAS 80, THE OUTER DRIVERS SIDE TIRE HAS A BULDGE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THERE ARE NUMEROUS CR...

Jun 19, 2001 Tires

THE FRONT TIRES ALWAYS NEED AIR, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE TIRES MAY BE MISLABLED (THE TIRE SAYS 2 PLY BUT IT SHOULD HAVE AN 8 OR 10 PLY RATING), THE TIRE INFLATION SPEC IS 65 BUT THE TIRE MANUFACTURER HAS 80, THE OUTER DRIVERS SIDE TIRE HAS A BULDGE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THERE ARE NUMEROUS CR...

Dec 5, 2000 Tires Crash

I NEARLY DIED AS A RESULT OF A FRONT, PASSENGER TIRE THAT FAILED CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY AFTER I TRIED TO CORRECT AFTER THE BLOWOUT. I STRUCK THE END OF AN IRRIGATION BRIDGE AND ROLLED MY TRUCK, BREAKING MY NECK, FRACTURING MY SKULL AND BEING HOSPITILIZED FOR SEVEN WEEKS. I HAD A PR...

Dec 5, 2000 Tires Crash

ON OCTOBER 17, 1998 AFTER DRIVING ON A US MONTANA 300 MILES I HAD A FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLOW OUT. THE LAST I RECALL WAS JERKING THE WHEEL AND WHEN I CORRECTED I STRUCK A SMALL IRRIGATION BRIDGE IN THE ON COMING LANE CAUSING MY TRUCK TO ROLL. THIS CAUSED ME TO FRACTURE MY SKULL, BREAK MY NECK, A...

Dec 5, 2000 Tires Crash

I NEARLY DIED AS A RESULT OF A FRONT, PASSENGER TIRE THAT FAILED CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY AFTER I TRIED TO CORRECT AFTER THE BLOWOUT. I STRUCK THE END OF AN IRRIGATION BRIDGE AND ROLLED MY TRUCK, BREAKING MY NECK, FRACTURING MY SKULL AND BEING HOSPITILIZED FOR SEVEN WEEKS. I HAD A PR...

Dec 5, 2000 Tires Crash

ON OCTOBER 17, 1998 AFTER DRIVING ON A US MONTANA 300 MILES I HAD A FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLOW OUT. THE LAST I RECALL WAS JERKING THE WHEEL AND WHEN I CORRECTED I STRUCK A SMALL IRRIGATION BRIDGE IN THE ON COMING LANE CAUSING MY TRUCK TO ROLL. THIS CAUSED ME TO FRACTURE MY SKULL, BREAK MY NECK, A...

Nov 28, 2000 Tires

A FEW WEEKS AGO, I WAS TRAVELLING HOME WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE OF MY 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY BLEW OUT. AS I WAS DRIVING, A HEARD A LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY A HARD PULL TO THE RIGHT AND MAJOR VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE TRUCK OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NO ONE...

Nov 28, 2000 Tires

A FEW WEEKS AGO, I WAS TRAVELLING HOME WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE OF MY 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY BLEW OUT. AS I WAS DRIVING, A HEARD A LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY A HARD PULL TO THE RIGHT AND MAJOR VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE TRUCK OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NO ONE...

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRES (P265 75 R16) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, ON ALL 4 OF THE TIRES THE RUBBER WAS CHEWED UP BY DIRT AND GRAVEL ROADS. *SLC

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRES (P265 75 R16) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, ON ALL 4 OF THE TIRES THE RUBBER WAS CHEWED UP BY DIRT AND GRAVEL ROADS. *SLC

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

PE-00-020; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, FORD, F350 SUPER DUTY, TIRE SIZE LT26575R16, TIRE MANUFACTURED IN CANDIA, AND TIRE HAD 27 THOUSAND MILES. WHEN DRIVING 69 MPH PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. TREAD WHICH SEPARATED DAMAGED THE VEHICLE,[XXX]. E...

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

PE-00-020; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, FORD, F350 SUPER DUTY, TIRE SIZE LT26575R16, TIRE MANUFACTURED IN CANDIA, AND TIRE HAD 27 THOUSAND MILES. WHEN DRIVING 69 MPH PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. TREAD WHICH SEPARATED DAMAGED THE VEHICLE,[XXX]. E...

Aug 25, 2000 Wheels

HUB CAPS ON ALL 4 WHEELS KEEP COMING OFF. SIX HAVE BEEN REPLACED. CURRENTLY, BACK 2 ARE MISSING. WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. DEALER HAS NO REASON WHY THEY KEEP COMING OFF. *AK

Aug 25, 2000 Wheels

HUB CAPS ON ALL 4 WHEELS KEEP COMING OFF. SIX HAVE BEEN REPLACED. CURRENTLY, BACK 2 ARE MISSING. WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. DEALER HAS NO REASON WHY THEY KEEP COMING OFF. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO REMEDY MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99S32. THE VEHICLE WAS HELD FOR EIGHTS DAYS. AT THE TIME OF PICKUP, THE CONUMER RECEIVED A RECEIPT OF WARRANTY ITEMS BEING FIXED BUT NOT THE RECALL. CONSUMER HAS REPEATEDLY CONTACTED DEALER AND QUESTIONED IF THE RECALL HAS BEEN ...

Jul 6, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO REMEDY MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99S32. THE VEHICLE WAS HELD FOR EIGHTS DAYS. AT THE TIME OF PICKUP, THE CONUMER RECEIVED A RECEIPT OF WARRANTY ITEMS BEING FIXED BUT NOT THE RECALL. CONSUMER HAS REPEATEDLY CONTACTED DEALER AND QUESTIONED IF THE RECALL HAS BEEN ...

Jul 3, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE WENT OUT AND COULDN'T SHIFT INTO ANY GEARS. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER PUT IN A NEW TRANSMISSION. 15000 MILES LATER, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN. CONTACTED DEALER AGAIN, AND AT 26000 MILES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ONCE MORE. THIS WAS THE 7TH TRANS...

Jul 3, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE WENT OUT AND COULDN'T SHIFT INTO ANY GEARS. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER PUT IN A NEW TRANSMISSION. 15000 MILES LATER, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN. CONTACTED DEALER AGAIN, AND AT 26000 MILES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ONCE MORE. THIS WAS THE 7TH TRANS...