1999 FORD F-350 Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Jun 2, 2022 Suspension 50,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at speeds in excess of 40 MPH, after driving over a pothole in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating violently. The contact stated that after slowing down the failure ceased. The cause of the failure was not determ...

Jun 2, 2022 Suspension 50,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at speeds in excess of 40 MPH, after driving over a pothole in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating violently. The contact stated that after slowing down the failure ceased. The cause of the failure was not determ...

Jul 7, 2021 Steering

This truck has the death wobble. It gets the death wobble at 20 mph. My next step is to sue Ford

Jul 7, 2021 Suspension

This truck has the death wobble. It gets the death wobble at 20 mph. My next step is to sue Ford

Jul 7, 2021 Steering

This truck has the death wobble. It gets the death wobble at 20 mph. My next step is to sue Ford

Jul 7, 2021 Suspension

This truck has the death wobble. It gets the death wobble at 20 mph. My next step is to sue Ford

Oct 5, 2020 Steering 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE OWNER WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS AVAILABLE WHILE TURING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT HOWEVER, WAS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE TURNING ...

Oct 5, 2020 Steering 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE OWNER WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS AVAILABLE WHILE TURING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT HOWEVER, WAS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE TURNING ...

Nov 20, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FATHER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SWERVED TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES DID NOT STOP AND THE STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A D...

Nov 20, 2018 Steering Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FATHER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SWERVED TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES DID NOT STOP AND THE STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A D...

Nov 20, 2018 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FATHER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SWERVED TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES DID NOT STOP AND THE STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A D...

Nov 20, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FATHER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SWERVED TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES DID NOT STOP AND THE STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A D...

Nov 20, 2018 Steering Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FATHER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SWERVED TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES DID NOT STOP AND THE STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A D...

Nov 20, 2018 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FATHER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SWERVED TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES DID NOT STOP AND THE STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A D...

Jul 12, 2018 Engine 105,850 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRUCK SHUT OFF RANDOMLY MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AFTER THIS AND CONTINUED TO FLASH AND STILL SHUTS OFF SO I REPLACED MY FUEL FILTER, CPS SENSOR AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF. IT'S LIKE I'M GOIN DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STALLS. IT DOES IT MORE THAN ON...

Jul 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 105,850 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRUCK SHUT OFF RANDOMLY MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AFTER THIS AND CONTINUED TO FLASH AND STILL SHUTS OFF SO I REPLACED MY FUEL FILTER, CPS SENSOR AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF. IT'S LIKE I'M GOIN DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STALLS. IT DOES IT MORE THAN ON...

Jul 12, 2018 Power Train 105,850 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRUCK SHUT OFF RANDOMLY MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AFTER THIS AND CONTINUED TO FLASH AND STILL SHUTS OFF SO I REPLACED MY FUEL FILTER, CPS SENSOR AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF. IT'S LIKE I'M GOIN DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STALLS. IT DOES IT MORE THAN ON...

Jul 12, 2018 Engine 105,850 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRUCK SHUT OFF RANDOMLY MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AFTER THIS AND CONTINUED TO FLASH AND STILL SHUTS OFF SO I REPLACED MY FUEL FILTER, CPS SENSOR AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF. IT'S LIKE I'M GOIN DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STALLS. IT DOES IT MORE THAN ON...

Jul 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 105,850 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRUCK SHUT OFF RANDOMLY MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AFTER THIS AND CONTINUED TO FLASH AND STILL SHUTS OFF SO I REPLACED MY FUEL FILTER, CPS SENSOR AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF. IT'S LIKE I'M GOIN DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STALLS. IT DOES IT MORE THAN ON...

Jul 12, 2018 Power Train 105,850 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRUCK SHUT OFF RANDOMLY MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AFTER THIS AND CONTINUED TO FLASH AND STILL SHUTS OFF SO I REPLACED MY FUEL FILTER, CPS SENSOR AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF. IT'S LIKE I'M GOIN DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STALLS. IT DOES IT MORE THAN ON...

Jul 9, 2018 Tires 370,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK DYNAPRO AS TIRES, SIZE: 235/85R16. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING DOWN QUICKLY AND UNEVENLY, BUT THE REAR TIRES SHOWED NO FAILURES. THE LOCAL ...

Jul 9, 2018 Tires 370,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK DYNAPRO AS TIRES, SIZE: 235/85R16. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING DOWN QUICKLY AND UNEVENLY, BUT THE REAR TIRES SHOWED NO FAILURES. THE LOCAL ...

Dec 21, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 219,600 mi

01/2016: VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN HOME FROM WORK WHEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO A STOP IN THE PARKING LOT OF A CHURCH. LATER IT WAS DETERMINED THIS RESULTED FROM FAILURE OF #7 CYLINDER INJECTOR UNIT, BELIEVED TO HAVE FAILED DUE TO DELAMINATION INSIDE OF FUEL TA...

Dec 21, 2016 Fuel System, Diesel 219,600 mi

01/2016: VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN HOME FROM WORK WHEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO A STOP IN THE PARKING LOT OF A CHURCH. LATER IT WAS DETERMINED THIS RESULTED FROM FAILURE OF #7 CYLINDER INJECTOR UNIT, BELIEVED TO HAVE FAILED DUE TO DELAMINATION INSIDE OF FUEL TA...

Dec 21, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 219,600 mi

01/2016: VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN HOME FROM WORK WHEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO A STOP IN THE PARKING LOT OF A CHURCH. LATER IT WAS DETERMINED THIS RESULTED FROM FAILURE OF #7 CYLINDER INJECTOR UNIT, BELIEVED TO HAVE FAILED DUE TO DELAMINATION INSIDE OF FUEL TA...

Dec 21, 2016 Fuel System, Diesel 219,600 mi

01/2016: VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN HOME FROM WORK WHEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO A STOP IN THE PARKING LOT OF A CHURCH. LATER IT WAS DETERMINED THIS RESULTED FROM FAILURE OF #7 CYLINDER INJECTOR UNIT, BELIEVED TO HAVE FAILED DUE TO DELAMINATION INSIDE OF FUEL TA...

Dec 19, 2016 Wheels 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350, EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA WHEELS, SIZE: 16 X 6. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE WHEELS VIBRATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SPOKES WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE WHEEL AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. TH...

Dec 19, 2016 Wheels 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350, EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA WHEELS, SIZE: 16 X 6. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE WHEELS VIBRATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SPOKES WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE WHEEL AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. TH...

Sep 17, 2016 Engine 218,000 mi

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM HEAD ON STARTUP.

Sep 17, 2016 Engine 218,000 mi

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM HEAD ON STARTUP.

Jun 28, 2016 Suspension 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY BRACKET WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY BRACKET...

Jun 28, 2016 Suspension 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY BRACKET WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY BRACKET...

Jun 3, 2016 Wheels 230,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE LOST ALL AIR AFTER TAKING TIRE AND WHEEL IN TO GET FIXED THE TIRE SHOP SAID THE WHEEL HAD SEPERATED CAUSING THE TIRE TO LOOSE AIR LEFT FRONT TIRE NOW LOOSING AIR I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEMS ON FORD F350 1TON ...

Jun 3, 2016 Wheels 230,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE LOST ALL AIR AFTER TAKING TIRE AND WHEEL IN TO GET FIXED THE TIRE SHOP SAID THE WHEEL HAD SEPERATED CAUSING THE TIRE TO LOOSE AIR LEFT FRONT TIRE NOW LOOSING AIR I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEMS ON FORD F350 1TON ...

Jun 1, 2016 Wheels 120,000 mi

BOTH FRONT ALUMINUM RIMS CRACKED, FIRST ONE I REPAIRED IN 2006 THE SECOND ONE JUST HAPPENED AND IS NOT REPAIRABLE. 120 K ON TRUCK. DEALER TOLD ME NOTHING HE COULD DO ON THE FIRST ONE. THESE RIMS ARE DEFINITELY DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE!

Jun 1, 2016 Wheels 120,000 mi

BOTH FRONT ALUMINUM RIMS CRACKED, FIRST ONE I REPAIRED IN 2006 THE SECOND ONE JUST HAPPENED AND IS NOT REPAIRABLE. 120 K ON TRUCK. DEALER TOLD ME NOTHING HE COULD DO ON THE FIRST ONE. THESE RIMS ARE DEFINITELY DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE!

May 13, 2015 Power Train 363,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FAULTY AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES, THE REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT APPRO...

May 13, 2015 Power Train 363,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FAULTY AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES, THE REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT APPRO...

Feb 6, 2015 Tires 220,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN TIRES, TIRE LINE: X RADIAL LT, AND TIRE SIZE: 265/75/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED....

Feb 6, 2015 Tires 220,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN TIRES, TIRE LINE: X RADIAL LT, AND TIRE SIZE: 265/75/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED....

Sep 4, 2014 Suspension 99,887 mi

DRIVING MY 1999 FORD F350 DIESEL DOWN THE HIGHWAY, APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, HEARD A THUMP AND LOUD SCRAPING NOISE. COULD NOT PULL OVER DUE TO TRAFFIC, PULLED OVER WHEN TRAFFIC CLEARED, AROUND ANOTHER 100 FEET. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AROUND AND UNDER TRUCK, TO DISCOVER FUEL TANK WAS DRAGGING ALONG THE HIG...

Sep 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 99,887 mi

DRIVING MY 1999 FORD F350 DIESEL DOWN THE HIGHWAY, APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, HEARD A THUMP AND LOUD SCRAPING NOISE. COULD NOT PULL OVER DUE TO TRAFFIC, PULLED OVER WHEN TRAFFIC CLEARED, AROUND ANOTHER 100 FEET. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AROUND AND UNDER TRUCK, TO DISCOVER FUEL TANK WAS DRAGGING ALONG THE HIG...

Sep 4, 2014 Suspension 99,887 mi

DRIVING MY 1999 FORD F350 DIESEL DOWN THE HIGHWAY, APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, HEARD A THUMP AND LOUD SCRAPING NOISE. COULD NOT PULL OVER DUE TO TRAFFIC, PULLED OVER WHEN TRAFFIC CLEARED, AROUND ANOTHER 100 FEET. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AROUND AND UNDER TRUCK, TO DISCOVER FUEL TANK WAS DRAGGING ALONG THE HIG...

Sep 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 99,887 mi

DRIVING MY 1999 FORD F350 DIESEL DOWN THE HIGHWAY, APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, HEARD A THUMP AND LOUD SCRAPING NOISE. COULD NOT PULL OVER DUE TO TRAFFIC, PULLED OVER WHEN TRAFFIC CLEARED, AROUND ANOTHER 100 FEET. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AROUND AND UNDER TRUCK, TO DISCOVER FUEL TANK WAS DRAGGING ALONG THE HIG...

Aug 20, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE FUEL STRAPS WERE DISCONNECTED AND COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000. ...

Aug 20, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE FUEL STRAPS WERE DISCONNECTED AND COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000. ...

Jun 25, 2014 Power Train 10,300 mi

LARGE AMOUNT OF TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED OUT ON DRIVEWAY MAKING TRUCK UNABLE TO DRIVE. *TR

Jun 25, 2014 Power Train 10,300 mi

LARGE AMOUNT OF TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED OUT ON DRIVEWAY MAKING TRUCK UNABLE TO DRIVE. *TR

Apr 18, 2014 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE DEFECT WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE M...

Apr 18, 2014 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE DEFECT WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE M...

Sep 9, 2013 Tires 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 WITH UNIROYAL LIBERATOR TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75/16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,...

Sep 9, 2013 Tires 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 WITH UNIROYAL LIBERATOR TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75/16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,...

Jul 26, 2012 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING GEAR AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE WOULD NEED REPLACING AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V068000 (PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTION...

Jul 26, 2012 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING GEAR AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE WOULD NEED REPLACING AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V068000 (PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTION...

Jun 19, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE METAL SURROUNDING THE REAR LIFT GATE WINDOW WAS SEPARATING AND CAUSING A LEAK. ALSO, THE RIDGES ON THE ROOF WERE SEPARATING AND CORRODING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE ...

Jun 19, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE METAL SURROUNDING THE REAR LIFT GATE WINDOW WAS SEPARATING AND CAUSING A LEAK. ALSO, THE RIDGES ON THE ROOF WERE SEPARATING AND CORRODING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE ...

Jan 18, 2012 Steering Crash 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A SNOW BANK. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT TH...

Jan 18, 2012 Steering Crash 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A SNOW BANK. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT TH...

Jan 8, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 483,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD F-350 I PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY AT 8 PM ON JANURARY 1 AND WOKE UP AT TO A LOUD BOOM AT 5 AM IN THE MORNING . FORD SENT ME A RECALL NOTICE ON DECEMBER 30 WAS GOING TO SET A APPOINTMENT ON JANURARY 2 UNFORTUNATELY THE TRUCK BURNED MONDAY MORNING. ALSO HAVE A FORD EXPEDITION LOOKED UP ...

Jan 8, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 483,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD F-350 I PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY AT 8 PM ON JANURARY 1 AND WOKE UP AT TO A LOUD BOOM AT 5 AM IN THE MORNING . FORD SENT ME A RECALL NOTICE ON DECEMBER 30 WAS GOING TO SET A APPOINTMENT ON JANURARY 2 UNFORTUNATELY THE TRUCK BURNED MONDAY MORNING. ALSO HAVE A FORD EXPEDITION LOOKED UP ...

Nov 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,490 mi

REAR FUEL TANK STRAP THAT HOLDS THE FUEL TANK IN POSITION FAILED. IN 2003 FORD HAD A RECALL ON THIS TRUCK TO INSTALL SAFETY STRAPS AROUND THE FUEL TANK IN CASE THERE WAS A FAILURE OF THE MAIN STRAPS. WHEN THE REAR STRAP FAILED THE SAFETY STRAP FAILED AND THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE TANK IN THE TRUC...

Nov 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,490 mi

REAR FUEL TANK STRAP THAT HOLDS THE FUEL TANK IN POSITION FAILED. IN 2003 FORD HAD A RECALL ON THIS TRUCK TO INSTALL SAFETY STRAPS AROUND THE FUEL TANK IN CASE THERE WAS A FAILURE OF THE MAIN STRAPS. WHEN THE REAR STRAP FAILED THE SAFETY STRAP FAILED AND THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE TANK IN THE TRUC...

Oct 26, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 PICK UP. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE FUEL STRAPS DETACHED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY CONFIRMED...

Oct 26, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 PICK UP. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE FUEL STRAPS DETACHED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY CONFIRMED...

Aug 5, 2011 Structure 53,000 mi

THE TRUCK WAS BOUGHT IN CANADA AND SHIPPED TO GERMANY APROX. JUNE 2000. BECAUSE OF MUCH CORROSION AT THE CHASSIS I DECIDED TO REMOVE THE CHEAP BITUMEN PROTECTION AND TO COVER THE CHASSIS WITH SPECIAL PAINTS. DOING THIS, I DISCOVERED, THAT THE IRON BELTS OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COMPLETELY ATTACKED BY ...

Aug 5, 2011 Structure 53,000 mi

THE TRUCK WAS BOUGHT IN CANADA AND SHIPPED TO GERMANY APROX. JUNE 2000. BECAUSE OF MUCH CORROSION AT THE CHASSIS I DECIDED TO REMOVE THE CHEAP BITUMEN PROTECTION AND TO COVER THE CHASSIS WITH SPECIAL PAINTS. DOING THIS, I DISCOVERED, THAT THE IRON BELTS OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COMPLETELY ATTACKED BY ...

Jul 26, 2011 Tires Crash

1999 FORD F-350. UNIT #1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. UNIT #1 HAD A RIGHT TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND STRIKE THE GUARDRAIL OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. UNIT #1 CAME TO A CONTROLLED STOP AFTER STRIKING THE GUARDRAIL. *LN ACCORDING...

Jul 26, 2011 Tires Crash

1999 FORD F-350. UNIT #1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. UNIT #1 HAD A RIGHT TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND STRIKE THE GUARDRAIL OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. UNIT #1 CAME TO A CONTROLLED STOP AFTER STRIKING THE GUARDRAIL. *LN ACCORDING...

Feb 14, 2011 Wheels 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DUAL WHEEL STUDS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EIGHT DEFECTIVE WHEEL STUDS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Feb 14, 2011 Wheels 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DUAL WHEEL STUDS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EIGHT DEFECTIVE WHEEL STUDS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Jun 30, 2010 Suspension Crash 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD POP SOUND COMING FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, SECONDS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD SUDDENLY EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY GUARD RAIL. THE CONTAC...

Jun 30, 2010 Suspension Crash 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD POP SOUND COMING FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, SECONDS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD SUDDENLY EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY GUARD RAIL. THE CONTAC...

Jan 30, 2010 Tires 163,100 mi

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED ON 7-26-09 I WAS ON MY WAY BACK TO FORT WORTH FROM AUSTIN, TX FROM A TRADE SHOW WHEN ABOUT 3:00 PM ON HWY I-35E 19 MILES SOUTH OF WACO TX THE I FELT A SUDDEN VIBRATION AND THUMPING IN THE FRONT. I STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TO GET OFF THE ROAD TO CHECK IT OUT WHEN FRONT LEFT T...

Jan 30, 2010 Tires 163,100 mi

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED ON 7-26-09 I WAS ON MY WAY BACK TO FORT WORTH FROM AUSTIN, TX FROM A TRADE SHOW WHEN ABOUT 3:00 PM ON HWY I-35E 19 MILES SOUTH OF WACO TX THE I FELT A SUDDEN VIBRATION AND THUMPING IN THE FRONT. I STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TO GET OFF THE ROAD TO CHECK IT OUT WHEN FRONT LEFT T...

Jul 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD F-350 WITH THE V-10 ENGINE AND ONLY 60,000 MILES. COMING BACK FROM DENVER - NOT HAULING ANYTHING - THE ENGINE BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG. THIS IS A KNOW DEFECT AND WELL DOCUMENTED ON FORD PROBLEMS.COM. GIVEN THE NUMBER OF OCCURRENCES THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED, AND THE POSSIBLE SAFETY I...

Jul 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD F-350 WITH THE V-10 ENGINE AND ONLY 60,000 MILES. COMING BACK FROM DENVER - NOT HAULING ANYTHING - THE ENGINE BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG. THIS IS A KNOW DEFECT AND WELL DOCUMENTED ON FORD PROBLEMS.COM. GIVEN THE NUMBER OF OCCURRENCES THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED, AND THE POSSIBLE SAFETY I...

May 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 1999 FORD F350. I HAVE THE BRAKES WORKED ON 4 SEPARATE TIMES IN THE 5 YEARS SINCE THE TRUCK FROM MY FATHER IN LAW. THE FRONT START TO SHAKE VERY HARD AND FINAL SLOWS DOWN. I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACE THE CALIPERS REPLACED AND THE ROTORS TURNED. I HAVE ONLY PUT 60,000 MILES ON THIS TRU...

May 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 1999 FORD F350. I HAVE THE BRAKES WORKED ON 4 SEPARATE TIMES IN THE 5 YEARS SINCE THE TRUCK FROM MY FATHER IN LAW. THE FRONT START TO SHAKE VERY HARD AND FINAL SLOWS DOWN. I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACE THE CALIPERS REPLACED AND THE ROTORS TURNED. I HAVE ONLY PUT 60,000 MILES ON THIS TRU...

Mar 19, 2008 Tires 113,500 mi

DRIVING ON BLACKTOP DIVIDE HIGHWAY AND THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE BROKE (CORRODED THROUGH) LETTING THE SPARE TIRE DROP OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. THE TIRE THEN ROLLED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND JUST MISSED HITTING AN ON COMING CAR. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER FROM WHAT I ...

Mar 19, 2008 Tires 113,500 mi

DRIVING ON BLACKTOP DIVIDE HIGHWAY AND THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE BROKE (CORRODED THROUGH) LETTING THE SPARE TIRE DROP OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. THE TIRE THEN ROLLED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND JUST MISSED HITTING AN ON COMING CAR. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER FROM WHAT I ...

Dec 13, 2007 Tires 19,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. HE REPLACED THE TIRE. FOUR WEEKS LATER, ...

Dec 13, 2007 Tires 19,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. HE REPLACED THE TIRE. FOUR WEEKS LATER, ...

Jun 29, 2007 Tires 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN AIR BUBBLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TIRE PLUS STORE WHERE IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE RECURRED, HOWEVER, THERE WERE FOUR AIR BUBBLES IN THE T...

Jun 29, 2007 Tires 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN AIR BUBBLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TIRE PLUS STORE WHERE IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE RECURRED, HOWEVER, THERE WERE FOUR AIR BUBBLES IN THE T...

Sep 19, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel 138,700 mi

FUEL DRAIN O RING FAILS ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE DURING OPERATION IN FORD AMBULANCES F350 BUILT IN 1999. *JB

Sep 19, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel 138,700 mi

FUEL DRAIN O RING FAILS ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE DURING OPERATION IN FORD AMBULANCES F350 BUILT IN 1999. *JB

Mar 28, 2006 Tires 113,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, A THUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE FRONT END. THE CONTACT SLOWED THE VEHICLE TO 5 MPH, AND PULLED OVER A MILE LATER. THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE. THE TIRE WAS CHANGED AND HAS NOT BEEN TO A MECHANIC. THIS IS A CONTINEN...

Mar 28, 2006 Tires 113,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, A THUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE FRONT END. THE CONTACT SLOWED THE VEHICLE TO 5 MPH, AND PULLED OVER A MILE LATER. THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE. THE TIRE WAS CHANGED AND HAS NOT BEEN TO A MECHANIC. THIS IS A CONTINEN...

Feb 14, 2006 Air Bags 187,332 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 65MPH. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IMMEDIATELY DEPLOYED, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH THE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S GARAGE, BUT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED IN ORDER TO ASSIST WITH TRA...

Feb 14, 2006 Air Bags 187,332 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 65MPH. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IMMEDIATELY DEPLOYED, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH THE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S GARAGE, BUT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED IN ORDER TO ASSIST WITH TRA...

Feb 14, 2006 Air Bags 187,332 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 65MPH. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IMMEDIATELY DEPLOYED, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH THE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S GARAGE, BUT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED IN ORDER TO ASSIST WITH TRA...

Feb 14, 2006 Air Bags 187,332 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 65MPH. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IMMEDIATELY DEPLOYED, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH THE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S GARAGE, BUT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED IN ORDER TO ASSIST WITH TRA...

Dec 30, 2005 Wheels 110,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED BOTH FRONT RIMS CRACKED. THE FIRST RIM CRACKED ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO AND WAS REPLACED. THE SECOND RIM HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. THIS STARTED WITH A HAIRLINE CRACK ON THE SPOKE, THEN AFTER DRIVING THE CRACK WENT ALL THE WAY THROUGH. *AK

Dec 30, 2005 Wheels 110,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED BOTH FRONT RIMS CRACKED. THE FIRST RIM CRACKED ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO AND WAS REPLACED. THE SECOND RIM HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. THIS STARTED WITH A HAIRLINE CRACK ON THE SPOKE, THEN AFTER DRIVING THE CRACK WENT ALL THE WAY THROUGH. *AK

Dec 22, 2005 Wheels

1999 FORD F-350 LEFT REAR DUAL TIRES CAME OFF. *TS THE POLICE REPORTED STATED THE DUAL STUDS WERE ALL SHEARED OFF. THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THE STUDS WERE BROKEN PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *JB

Dec 22, 2005 Tires

1999 FORD F-350 LEFT REAR DUAL TIRES CAME OFF. *TS THE POLICE REPORTED STATED THE DUAL STUDS WERE ALL SHEARED OFF. THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THE STUDS WERE BROKEN PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *JB

Dec 22, 2005 Wheels

1999 FORD F-350 LEFT REAR DUAL TIRES CAME OFF. *TS THE POLICE REPORTED STATED THE DUAL STUDS WERE ALL SHEARED OFF. THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THE STUDS WERE BROKEN PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *JB

Dec 22, 2005 Tires

1999 FORD F-350 LEFT REAR DUAL TIRES CAME OFF. *TS THE POLICE REPORTED STATED THE DUAL STUDS WERE ALL SHEARED OFF. THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THE STUDS WERE BROKEN PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *JB

Oct 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1) CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ALWAYS SET & WHEN I TOUCHED THE BRAKE IT WOULD NOT ALWAYS STOP. *JB

Oct 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1) CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ALWAYS SET & WHEN I TOUCHED THE BRAKE IT WOULD NOT ALWAYS STOP. *JB

Aug 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,800 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES THE CAR JUMPED ALL OVER THE ROAD AND IT WILL NOT STOP. IT BOUNCED AROUND UNCONTROLLABLY. CONTACT NOTICED THIS PROBLEM WITH LESS THAN 3,000 MILES ON IT IN 1999. THE DEALER TOLD CONTACT THAT IT WAS THE BRAKES ON AND HE HAD BRAKES ON THE CHANGED. B...

Aug 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,800 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES THE CAR JUMPED ALL OVER THE ROAD AND IT WILL NOT STOP. IT BOUNCED AROUND UNCONTROLLABLY. CONTACT NOTICED THIS PROBLEM WITH LESS THAN 3,000 MILES ON IT IN 1999. THE DEALER TOLD CONTACT THAT IT WAS THE BRAKES ON AND HE HAD BRAKES ON THE CHANGED. B...

Feb 15, 2005 Wheels 104,000 mi

THE FRONT RIMS HAD CRACKS ON THEM. THIS CAUSED THE FRONT TIRES TO LOSE AIR PREMATURELY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE RIMS/TIRES. *AK

Feb 15, 2005 Tires 104,000 mi

THE FRONT RIMS HAD CRACKS ON THEM. THIS CAUSED THE FRONT TIRES TO LOSE AIR PREMATURELY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE RIMS/TIRES. *AK

Feb 15, 2005 Wheels 104,000 mi

THE FRONT RIMS HAD CRACKS ON THEM. THIS CAUSED THE FRONT TIRES TO LOSE AIR PREMATURELY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE RIMS/TIRES. *AK

Feb 15, 2005 Tires 104,000 mi

THE FRONT RIMS HAD CRACKS ON THEM. THIS CAUSED THE FRONT TIRES TO LOSE AIR PREMATURELY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE RIMS/TIRES. *AK

Dec 8, 2004 Electrical System 63,000 mi

WHILE4 DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE SPARK PLUG FAILURE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK THE CYLINDER HEAD FAILED. THE SPARK PLUG FELL OUT OF THE ENGINE. *TC

Dec 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

WHILE4 DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE SPARK PLUG FAILURE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK THE CYLINDER HEAD FAILED. THE SPARK PLUG FELL OUT OF THE ENGINE. *TC

Dec 8, 2004 Electrical System 63,000 mi

WHILE4 DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE SPARK PLUG FAILURE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK THE CYLINDER HEAD FAILED. THE SPARK PLUG FELL OUT OF THE ENGINE. *TC

Dec 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

WHILE4 DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE SPARK PLUG FAILURE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK THE CYLINDER HEAD FAILED. THE SPARK PLUG FELL OUT OF THE ENGINE. *TC

Dec 7, 2004 Power Train 53,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE SLIPPED GEAR OR JERKED FORWARD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 7, 2004 Power Train 53,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE SLIPPED GEAR OR JERKED FORWARD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 30, 2004 Tires 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, AND ABOUT 50 MILES LATER THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK *SC

Nov 30, 2004 Tires 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, AND ABOUT 50 MILES LATER THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK *SC

Sep 28, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER REAR TIRED BLEW OUT. *AK THE TREAD SEPARATION REPEATED ON TWO O...

Sep 28, 2004 Tires 31,195 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THERE WERE TWO ADULTS AND TWO CHILD PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE DURING THE INCIDENT. *AK *TS *SC *JB

Sep 28, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER REAR TIRED BLEW OUT. *AK THE TREAD SEPARATION REPEATED ON TWO O...

Sep 28, 2004 Tires 31,195 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THERE WERE TWO ADULTS AND TWO CHILD PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE DURING THE INCIDENT. *AK *TS *SC *JB

Sep 21, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. DRIVER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. THE TIRES WERE TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED...

Sep 21, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. DRIVER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. THE TIRES WERE TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED...

Sep 13, 2004 Tires

THE CONSUMER HAD TWO SETS OF SIX FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES WITH CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL. *NM FIRESTONE WOULD NOT REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR THE TIRES. *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Tires

FIRESTONE STEEL TEX A/T TIRE PROBLEMS.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THREE TREAD SEPARATIONS. THE LAST FAILURE CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO GET AN ADJUSTMENT BUT WAS DENIED. *NM

Sep 13, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER THOUGHT THE VEHICLE HAD WHEEL BEARING PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE NOISE IT MADE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER LATER HEISTED THE TRUCK UP AND NOTICED THAT THE TWO FRONT TIRES LOOKED STRANGE. WHEN THE TIRES WERE REPLACED THE NOISE STOPPED. *NM *NM

Sep 13, 2004 Tires

THE CONSUMER HAD TWO SETS OF SIX FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES WITH CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL. *NM FIRESTONE WOULD NOT REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR THE TIRES. *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Tires

FIRESTONE STEEL TEX A/T TIRE PROBLEMS.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THREE TREAD SEPARATIONS. THE LAST FAILURE CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO GET AN ADJUSTMENT BUT WAS DENIED. *NM

Sep 13, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER THOUGHT THE VEHICLE HAD WHEEL BEARING PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE NOISE IT MADE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER LATER HEISTED THE TRUCK UP AND NOTICED THAT THE TWO FRONT TIRES LOOKED STRANGE. WHEN THE TIRES WERE REPLACED THE NOISE STOPPED. *NM *NM

Aug 30, 2004 Steering Crash 11,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING. THIS CAUSED A COLLISION. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Steering Crash 11,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING. THIS CAUSED A COLLISION. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. *AK

Aug 20, 2004 Air Bags 108,000 mi

WHILE PARKING DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 20, 2004 Air Bags 108,000 mi

WHILE PARKING DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 4, 2004 Wheels

TRUCKS TWO FRONT WHEELS HAVE CRACKED AND WILL NOT HOLD AIR.*MR BOTH FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS. THE CRACK ON BOTH WHEELS IS LOCATED ON THE INSIDE AROUND THE SPOKE. THE DEALER HAD CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO HELP. THE WHEELS WERE REPLACED AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *NM

Jun 4, 2004 Wheels

TRUCKS TWO FRONT WHEELS HAVE CRACKED AND WILL NOT HOLD AIR.*MR BOTH FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS. THE CRACK ON BOTH WHEELS IS LOCATED ON THE INSIDE AROUND THE SPOKE. THE DEALER HAD CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO HELP. THE WHEELS WERE REPLACED AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *NM

Apr 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,236 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER STATED THE PISTON MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Apr 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,236 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER STATED THE PISTON MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Apr 6, 2004 Tires 44,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND TOWING A TRAILER THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE BLOW.*MR CONSUMER FIRST NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT TILL FINDING OUT THE BLISTERING AT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE AT THE SEAM OF T...

Apr 6, 2004 Tires 44,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND TOWING A TRAILER THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE BLOW.*MR CONSUMER FIRST NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT TILL FINDING OUT THE BLISTERING AT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE AT THE SEAM OF T...

Mar 24, 2004 Power Train 67,978 mi

THE VEHICLE'S CLUTCH MECHANISM FAILED WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO COME TO AN COMPLETE STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Mar 24, 2004 Power Train 67,978 mi

THE VEHICLE'S CLUTCH MECHANISM FAILED WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO COME TO AN COMPLETE STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Mar 2, 2004 Steering 29,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES STEERING COLUMN HAS A RESISTANCE IN THE WHEEL, AND DOES NO RETURN TO THE CENTER AFTER TURNING. *AK

Mar 2, 2004 Steering 29,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES STEERING COLUMN HAS A RESISTANCE IN THE WHEEL, AND DOES NO RETURN TO THE CENTER AFTER TURNING. *AK

Jan 12, 2004 Tires 47,995 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE PASSENGER REAR FENDER WELL END WAS DAMAGED AS A RESULT. *NLM THE BELT AND TREAD SEPARATED FROM CORE. DOT#DA217PG06D *SC *JB

Jan 12, 2004 Tires 47,995 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE PASSENGER REAR FENDER WELL END WAS DAMAGED AS A RESULT. *NLM THE BELT AND TREAD SEPARATED FROM CORE. DOT#DA217PG06D *SC *JB

Dec 22, 2003 Wheels 74,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAS A 6 1/2 INCH CRACK, AND DOESN'T HOLD AIR. CRACK IS VISIBLE FROM THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Wheels 74,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAS A 6 1/2 INCH CRACK, AND DOESN'T HOLD AIR. CRACK IS VISIBLE FROM THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOW OUT. FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL AT, LT265/75R/16, DOT# UNKNOWN. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOW OUT. FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL AT, LT265/75R/16, DOT# UNKNOWN. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Power Train

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION IN 1999 F350 SERIES TRUCKS. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, AT THE TIME, FORD INSTALLED A RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PER COMPANY POLICY. FOR THAT TRANSMISSION THE CONSUMER PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ALMO...

Oct 15, 2003 Steering

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION IN 1999 F350 SERIES TRUCKS. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, AT THE TIME, FORD INSTALLED A RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PER COMPANY POLICY. FOR THAT TRANSMISSION THE CONSUMER PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ALMO...

Oct 15, 2003 Suspension

SEALED BEARING FAILURE IN 1999 FORD 350 SUPER DUTY.*MR *CB *JB

Oct 15, 2003 Power Train

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION IN 1999 F350 SERIES TRUCKS. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, AT THE TIME, FORD INSTALLED A RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PER COMPANY POLICY. FOR THAT TRANSMISSION THE CONSUMER PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ALMO...

Oct 15, 2003 Steering

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION IN 1999 F350 SERIES TRUCKS. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, AT THE TIME, FORD INSTALLED A RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PER COMPANY POLICY. FOR THAT TRANSMISSION THE CONSUMER PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ALMO...

Oct 15, 2003 Suspension

SEALED BEARING FAILURE IN 1999 FORD 350 SUPER DUTY.*MR *CB *JB

Oct 7, 2003 Wheels

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WHEEL RIMS CRACKED, AND LOST TIRE PRESSURE RAPIDLY. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE RIM WAS CRACKED. CONSUMER CALLED RIM MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS PARTICULAR TYPE OF RIM, MANUFACTURED FROM 06/1996-06/1999, WAS BEING RECALLED. CONSUMER THEN CALLED FORD, AND WAS TOLD T...

Oct 7, 2003 Wheels

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WHEEL RIMS CRACKED, AND LOST TIRE PRESSURE RAPIDLY. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE RIM WAS CRACKED. CONSUMER CALLED RIM MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS PARTICULAR TYPE OF RIM, MANUFACTURED FROM 06/1996-06/1999, WAS BEING RECALLED. CONSUMER THEN CALLED FORD, AND WAS TOLD T...

Sep 23, 2003 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. *PH THE CONSUMER DIDN'T NOTICE ANY SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE. *PH *JB

Sep 23, 2003 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. *PH THE CONSUMER DIDN'T NOTICE ANY SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE. *PH *JB

Sep 15, 2003 Unknown Or Other 29,332 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE SPEED OF VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *TS *JB

Sep 15, 2003 Unknown Or Other 29,332 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE SPEED OF VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *TS *JB

Sep 13, 2003 Tires 114,124 mi

LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE AND AFTER ABOUT 3,000 MILES, MOSTLY ON THE HIGHWAY, THE SIDE OF MY TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON MY MUDDY DRIVEWAY GOING AT THE BLINDING SPEED OF 3-4 MILES PER HOUR. *JB

Sep 13, 2003 Tires 114,124 mi

LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE AND AFTER ABOUT 3,000 MILES, MOSTLY ON THE HIGHWAY, THE SIDE OF MY TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON MY MUDDY DRIVEWAY GOING AT THE BLINDING SPEED OF 3-4 MILES PER HOUR. *JB

Sep 9, 2003 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED TWO OF THE TIRES HAD SLOW LEAKS. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN SAW RIM WITH CRACKS.*AK

Sep 9, 2003 Wheels

CONSUMER NOTICED TWO OF THE TIRES HAD SLOW LEAKS. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN SAW RIM WITH CRACKS.*AK

Sep 9, 2003 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED TWO OF THE TIRES HAD SLOW LEAKS. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN SAW RIM WITH CRACKS.*AK

Sep 9, 2003 Wheels

CONSUMER NOTICED TWO OF THE TIRES HAD SLOW LEAKS. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN SAW RIM WITH CRACKS.*AK

Aug 25, 2003 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE OFF FROM UNDER VEHICLE, CAUSING TIRE TO ROLL FROM UNDER VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 25, 2003 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE OFF FROM UNDER VEHICLE, CAUSING TIRE TO ROLL FROM UNDER VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 6, 2003 Wheels

MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL 03 E 028 000, BECAUSE THE WHEELS HAVE A FORD STAMP ON IT.*AK

Aug 6, 2003 Wheels

MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL 03 E 028 000, BECAUSE THE WHEELS HAVE A FORD STAMP ON IT.*AK

Jun 24, 2003 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH CONSUMER FELT VIBRATION AND HEARD A LOUD FLAPPING NOISE. DRIVER LOOKED OUT OF REARVIEW AND NOTICED THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. *AK

Jun 24, 2003 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH CONSUMER FELT VIBRATION AND HEARD A LOUD FLAPPING NOISE. DRIVER LOOKED OUT OF REARVIEW AND NOTICED THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. *AK

May 28, 2003 Steering Crash

STEERING FROZE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO HIT ANOTHER AUTO'S DOOR HEAD ON. ALSO THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK, LOST COMPLETE BRAKING POWER. *TT

May 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

STEERING FROZE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO HIT ANOTHER AUTO'S DOOR HEAD ON. ALSO THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK, LOST COMPLETE BRAKING POWER. *TT

May 28, 2003 Steering Crash

STEERING FROZE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO HIT ANOTHER AUTO'S DOOR HEAD ON. ALSO THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK, LOST COMPLETE BRAKING POWER. *TT

May 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

STEERING FROZE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO HIT ANOTHER AUTO'S DOOR HEAD ON. ALSO THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK, LOST COMPLETE BRAKING POWER. *TT

Apr 1, 2003 Steering 84,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE TIE ROD HAD ROTTED OUT AND THE SLEEVE WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Steering 84,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE TIE ROD HAD ROTTED OUT AND THE SLEEVE WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED. *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

THE CAM POSITION SENSOR CONTINUED TO FAIL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

THE CAM POSITION SENSOR CONTINUED TO FAIL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *JB

Mar 21, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLES GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF THE TRANSMISSION. *NLM

Mar 21, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLES GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF THE TRANSMISSION. *NLM

Mar 19, 2003 Wheels 93,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE JERK FOWARD. *JB THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN 03 VEHICLE OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE MANUAL, LOCKABLE HUB(S) BEGAN TO FAIL. THE DEALER CONVINCED THE CONSUMER(S) TO PURCH...

Mar 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE JERK FOWARD. *JB THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN 03 VEHICLE OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE MANUAL, LOCKABLE HUB(S) BEGAN TO FAIL. THE DEALER CONVINCED THE CONSUMER(S) TO PURCH...

Mar 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE JERK FOWARD. *JB THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN 03 VEHICLE OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE MANUAL, LOCKABLE HUB(S) BEGAN TO FAIL. THE DEALER CONVINCED THE CONSUMER(S) TO PURCH...

Mar 19, 2003 Fuel System, Other 93,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE JERK FOWARD. *JB THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN 03 VEHICLE OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE MANUAL, LOCKABLE HUB(S) BEGAN TO FAIL. THE DEALER CONVINCED THE CONSUMER(S) TO PURCH...

Mar 19, 2003 Wheels 93,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE JERK FOWARD. *JB THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN 03 VEHICLE OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE MANUAL, LOCKABLE HUB(S) BEGAN TO FAIL. THE DEALER CONVINCED THE CONSUMER(S) TO PURCH...

Mar 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE JERK FOWARD. *JB THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN 03 VEHICLE OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE MANUAL, LOCKABLE HUB(S) BEGAN TO FAIL. THE DEALER CONVINCED THE CONSUMER(S) TO PURCH...

Mar 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE JERK FOWARD. *JB THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN 03 VEHICLE OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE MANUAL, LOCKABLE HUB(S) BEGAN TO FAIL. THE DEALER CONVINCED THE CONSUMER(S) TO PURCH...

Mar 19, 2003 Fuel System, Other 93,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE JERK FOWARD. *JB THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN 03 VEHICLE OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE MANUAL, LOCKABLE HUB(S) BEGAN TO FAIL. THE DEALER CONVINCED THE CONSUMER(S) TO PURCH...

Mar 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB

Mar 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SURGED FOWARD WHILE IN DRIVE. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED SLIGHTLY THE ENGINE REVVED EXTREMELY HIGH. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT GEAR IN REVERSE THEN NEUTRAL TO STOP ENGINE FROM RACING.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE SURGED FOWARD WHILE IN DRIVE. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED SLIGHTLY THE ENGINE REVVED EXTREMELY HIGH. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT GEAR IN REVERSE THEN NEUTRAL TO STOP ENGINE FROM RACING.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SURGED FOWARD WHILE IN DRIVE. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED SLIGHTLY THE ENGINE REVVED EXTREMELY HIGH. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT GEAR IN REVERSE THEN NEUTRAL TO STOP ENGINE FROM RACING.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE SURGED FOWARD WHILE IN DRIVE. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED SLIGHTLY THE ENGINE REVVED EXTREMELY HIGH. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT GEAR IN REVERSE THEN NEUTRAL TO STOP ENGINE FROM RACING.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB

Jan 2, 2003 Tires 9,638 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAVE TREAD SEPERATION CAUSING A TIRE BLOW OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. SIZE 28575R168 PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT#. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Parking Brake

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE PARKED IN A DOWN HILL POSITION IN DRIVEWAY AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE SNAP AND VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Jan 2, 2003 Tires 9,638 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAVE TREAD SEPERATION CAUSING A TIRE BLOW OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. SIZE 28575R168 PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT#. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Parking Brake

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE PARKED IN A DOWN HILL POSITION IN DRIVEWAY AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE SNAP AND VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Dec 18, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING INTERMITTENTLY LIGHT AT THE SWITCH ON AND OFF AT AIRBAG ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 18, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING INTERMITTENTLY LIGHT AT THE SWITCH ON AND OFF AT AIRBAG ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 13, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATES HE HAS PUT 6 FUEL PUMP ON HIS TRUCK SINCE 1999. HE ALSO STATES THAT THE FIRST PUMP LASTED APPROX 40,000 MILE, THE 2ND ON E LASTED UP TO 60,000 MILES, AND THE REST OF THEM HE CANNOT REMEMBER. HE STATES THAT THE LAST PUMP WAS PUT ON NOV 19 OR 20TH AND LASTED ONLY 10 DAYS. HE STATE...

Dec 13, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATES HE HAS PUT 6 FUEL PUMP ON HIS TRUCK SINCE 1999. HE ALSO STATES THAT THE FIRST PUMP LASTED APPROX 40,000 MILE, THE 2ND ON E LASTED UP TO 60,000 MILES, AND THE REST OF THEM HE CANNOT REMEMBER. HE STATES THAT THE LAST PUMP WAS PUT ON NOV 19 OR 20TH AND LASTED ONLY 10 DAYS. HE STATE...

Dec 2, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD ROLL IN PARKING GEAR. DEALER SAID THAT BEARINGS IN TRANSMISSION WERE WORN COMPLETELY OUT LETTING GEARS BYPASS EACH OTHER. DAMAGE WAS ALSO DONE TO THE TRANSMISSION INTERNAL CASING AND THE GEARS PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE. DEALER PICKED UP 1/2 OF REPAIR COST. HE SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN THIS...

Dec 2, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD ROLL IN PARKING GEAR. DEALER SAID THAT BEARINGS IN TRANSMISSION WERE WORN COMPLETELY OUT LETTING GEARS BYPASS EACH OTHER. DAMAGE WAS ALSO DONE TO THE TRANSMISSION INTERNAL CASING AND THE GEARS PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE. DEALER PICKED UP 1/2 OF REPAIR COST. HE SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN THIS...

Oct 24, 2002 Power Train 32,636 mi

CONSUMER HAS DIFFICULTY GETTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR AND WHEN SHIFTING, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DOES SHIFT GEARS, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE, THE FREE PLAY IN THE CLUTCH IS ALWAYS DIFFERENT, SOMETIMES THE CLUTCH WOULD ENGAGE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS NEAR THE TOP , OTHER TIMES THE CLUTCH WOULD E...

Oct 24, 2002 Power Train 32,636 mi

CONSUMER HAS DIFFICULTY GETTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR AND WHEN SHIFTING, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DOES SHIFT GEARS, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE, THE FREE PLAY IN THE CLUTCH IS ALWAYS DIFFERENT, SOMETIMES THE CLUTCH WOULD ENGAGE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS NEAR THE TOP , OTHER TIMES THE CLUTCH WOULD E...

Oct 23, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING,THE 4 INTERIOR LIGHTS SUDDENLY CAME ON,DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THEM OFF. POWER WINDOW, AND WINDSHIELD WHIPER BECAME INOPERATIVE.HAD VEHICLE SERVICED,THE COMPUTER GEM MODULE HAD WENT OUT. THIS ALSO CONTROLS THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. MR

Oct 23, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING,THE 4 INTERIOR LIGHTS SUDDENLY CAME ON,DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THEM OFF. POWER WINDOW, AND WINDSHIELD WHIPER BECAME INOPERATIVE.HAD VEHICLE SERVICED,THE COMPUTER GEM MODULE HAD WENT OUT. THIS ALSO CONTROLS THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. MR

Oct 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS FAILED PREMATURELY, WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL, WHEN DIRT WAS BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND THE INSIDE OF THE ROTOR, IT CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR, AND THE CALIPER BECAME IN CONTACT WITH THE ROTOR WHICH CREATED A METAL TO METAL CONTACT. MR *JB

Oct 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS FAILED PREMATURELY, WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL, WHEN DIRT WAS BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND THE INSIDE OF THE ROTOR, IT CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR, AND THE CALIPER BECAME IN CONTACT WITH THE ROTOR WHICH CREATED A METAL TO METAL CONTACT. MR *JB

Sep 30, 2002 Wheels

WHILE IN MOTION, THE TWO REAR TIRES ON THE LEFT SIDE BROKE OFF. ONE OF THE TIRES STRUCK ANOTHER ON COMING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED FOR BRAKES 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, IT WAS NOTED ON THE REPORT THAT ALL LUG NUTS WERE LOOSE, THE RIGHT REAR COULD BE LOOSENED BY HAND, OHIO TRAFF...

Sep 30, 2002 Wheels

WHILE IN MOTION, THE TWO REAR TIRES ON THE LEFT SIDE BROKE OFF. ONE OF THE TIRES STRUCK ANOTHER ON COMING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED FOR BRAKES 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, IT WAS NOTED ON THE REPORT THAT ALL LUG NUTS WERE LOOSE, THE RIGHT REAR COULD BE LOOSENED BY HAND, OHIO TRAFF...

Sep 16, 2002 Tires

FIRESTONE, STEELTEX AT, SIZE 26575R16: LEFT FRONT TIRE FAILED DUE TO TREAD COMING OFF IN ONE WHOLE PIECE FROM TIRE. PIECE WRAPPED AROUND FRONT AXLE, DOING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO WIRING AND OTHER PARTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 16, 2002 Tires

FIRESTONE, STEELTEX AT, SIZE 26575R16: LEFT FRONT TIRE FAILED DUE TO TREAD COMING OFF IN ONE WHOLE PIECE FROM TIRE. PIECE WRAPPED AROUND FRONT AXLE, DOING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO WIRING AND OTHER PARTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 12, 2002 Tires

2 FIRESTONE TIRES LOST TREAD OR WENT FLAT. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO REPLACE THE TIRES.*AK

Sep 12, 2002 Tires

2 FIRESTONE TIRES LOST TREAD OR WENT FLAT. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO REPLACE THE TIRES.*AK

Sep 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL NOT START. IF VEHICLE DOES START IT WILL KEEP STALLING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE IAC MOTOR. PROBLEM CAME BACK. CURRENTLY, THEY REPLACING COMPUTER CHIP. *AK JLG

Sep 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL NOT START, IF VEHICLE DOES START, IT WILL KEEP STALLING. *AK *JLG

Sep 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL NOT START. IF VEHICLE DOES START IT WILL KEEP STALLING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE IAC MOTOR. PROBLEM CAME BACK. CURRENTLY, THEY REPLACING COMPUTER CHIP. *AK JLG

Sep 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL NOT START, IF VEHICLE DOES START, IT WILL KEEP STALLING. *AK *JLG

Sep 9, 2002 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE CABLE BROKE. CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE VEHICLE IS USED FREQUENTLY FOR TOWING.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE CABLE BROKE. CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE VEHICLE IS USED FREQUENTLY FOR TOWING.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Power Train

WE FEEL THIS TRUCK IS A LEMON AND WE WANT SOMEONE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT WE HAVE GONE THROUGH WITH THIS TRUCK, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT, IT IS UNRELIABLE.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 20, 2002 Power Train

WE FEEL THIS TRUCK IS A LEMON AND WE WANT SOMEONE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT WE HAVE GONE THROUGH WITH THIS TRUCK, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT, IT IS UNRELIABLE.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 20, 2002 Power Train

WE FEEL THIS TRUCK IS A LEMON AND WE WANT SOMEONE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT WE HAVE GONE THROUGH WITH THIS TRUCK, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT, IT IS UNRELIABLE.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 20, 2002 Power Train

WE FEEL THIS TRUCK IS A LEMON AND WE WANT SOMEONE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT WE HAVE GONE THROUGH WITH THIS TRUCK, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT, IT IS UNRELIABLE.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 19, 2002 Power Train

WHILE CLUTCH IS FULLEY DEPRESSED AND IN GEAR VEHICLE WILL TAKE OFF.CONTACTED DEALER. REPLACED PART, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

Aug 19, 2002 Power Train

WHILE CLUTCH IS FULLEY DEPRESSED AND IN GEAR VEHICLE WILL TAKE OFF.CONTACTED DEALER. REPLACED PART, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

Aug 15, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE TIRE BLEWOUT, THE DRIVER WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. FIRESTONE CONTACTED (1999 FORD F350, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE LT 265/75R16, DOT# VNW81XL358). *AK *YH

Aug 15, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE TIRE BLEWOUT, THE DRIVER WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. FIRESTONE CONTACTED (1999 FORD F350, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE LT 265/75R16, DOT# VNW81XL358). *AK *YH

Aug 7, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE AT 15MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ITS CLUTCH. MAKING IT HARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ROLL PIN THAT HOLDS THE HYDRAULIC LINE TO THE SLAVE CYLINDER ON THE CLUTCH HAD COME OUT AND THE LINE DROPPED DOWN. (NO CLUTCH) *SCC

Aug 7, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE AT 15MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ITS CLUTCH. MAKING IT HARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ROLL PIN THAT HOLDS THE HYDRAULIC LINE TO THE SLAVE CYLINDER ON THE CLUTCH HAD COME OUT AND THE LINE DROPPED DOWN. (NO CLUTCH) *SCC

Aug 5, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON 405 FREEWAY LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT/ BOTH AIR BAGS WENT OFF, AND WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED BY THE IMPACT OF AIRBAGS. LEFT FRONT FENDER/ BUMPER WERE DAMAGED. WHEN TIRE BLEWOUT TRUCK TURNED TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER WAS DOING APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH. ENTIRE TREAD WAS SHREDDED AWAY...

Aug 5, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING ON 405 FREEWAY LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT/ BOTH AIR BAGS WENT OFF, AND WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED BY THE IMPACT OF AIRBAGS. LEFT FRONT FENDER/ BUMPER WERE DAMAGED. WHEN TIRE BLEWOUT TRUCK TURNED TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER WAS DOING APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH. ENTIRE TREAD WAS SHREDDED AWAY...

Aug 5, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON 405 FREEWAY LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT/ BOTH AIR BAGS WENT OFF, AND WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED BY THE IMPACT OF AIRBAGS. LEFT FRONT FENDER/ BUMPER WERE DAMAGED. WHEN TIRE BLEWOUT TRUCK TURNED TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER WAS DOING APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH. ENTIRE TREAD WAS SHREDDED AWAY...

Aug 5, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING ON 405 FREEWAY LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT/ BOTH AIR BAGS WENT OFF, AND WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED BY THE IMPACT OF AIRBAGS. LEFT FRONT FENDER/ BUMPER WERE DAMAGED. WHEN TIRE BLEWOUT TRUCK TURNED TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER WAS DOING APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH. ENTIRE TREAD WAS SHREDDED AWAY...

Jul 31, 2002 Air Bags Crash

IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Air Bags Crash

IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER WAS DRAGGING CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT, DEALER INFORMED.*AK *NLM

Jul 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER WAS DRAGGING CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT, DEALER INFORMED.*AK *NLM

Jul 16, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER HEARD A GROWLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 26700 MILES. ON 16 JULY 2002, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE IN FRONT END AGAIN, BALL JOINTS WERE BEING REPLACED. *AK THE TIE ROD ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Jul 16, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER HEARD A GROWLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 26700 MILES. ON 16 JULY 2002, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE IN FRONT END AGAIN, BALL JOINTS WERE BEING REPLACED. *AK THE TIE ROD ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Jul 16, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER HEARD A GROWLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 26700 MILES. ON 16 JULY 2002, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE IN FRONT END AGAIN, BALL JOINTS WERE BEING REPLACED. *AK THE TIE ROD ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Jul 16, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER HEARD A GROWLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 26700 MILES. ON 16 JULY 2002, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE IN FRONT END AGAIN, BALL JOINTS WERE BEING REPLACED. *AK THE TIE ROD ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Jul 9, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVERS TIRE SEPARATED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DOT #VNW81XL, SIZE LT26575R16. ORGINIAL TIRES.*AK DURING THE ACCIDENT CONSUMERS WIFE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO LOWER LEGS.*YH( FIRESTONE STEELTEX LT265 75R16)

Jul 9, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWOUT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROADWAY TO THE RIGHT, THEN STRUCK SEVERAL TREES AND ROLLED ONTO IT'S LEFT AND TOP AREAS, THE VEHICLE CAME TO REST ON IT'S TO. (TEXAS PEACE OFFICER'S ACCIDENT REPORT). NLM

Jul 9, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVERS TIRE SEPARATED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DOT #VNW81XL, SIZE LT26575R16. ORGINIAL TIRES.*AK DURING THE ACCIDENT CONSUMERS WIFE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO LOWER LEGS.*YH( FIRESTONE STEELTEX LT265 75R16)

Jul 9, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWOUT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROADWAY TO THE RIGHT, THEN STRUCK SEVERAL TREES AND ROLLED ONTO IT'S LEFT AND TOP AREAS, THE VEHICLE CAME TO REST ON IT'S TO. (TEXAS PEACE OFFICER'S ACCIDENT REPORT). NLM

Jul 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 30MPH BRAKE HOSE STARTS TO LEAK FLUID, MAKING IT HARD FOR VEHICLE TO STOP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 30MPH BRAKE HOSE STARTS TO LEAK FLUID, MAKING IT HARD FOR VEHICLE TO STOP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 26, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. WHEN VIBRATION INCREASED CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO SLOWLY PULL OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. PRIOR TO REACHING THE FAR RIGHT LANE A LARGE PIECE OF TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. AN...

Jun 26, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. WHEN VIBRATION INCREASED CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO SLOWLY PULL OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. PRIOR TO REACHING THE FAR RIGHT LANE A LARGE PIECE OF TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. AN...

Jun 20, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AND MANUAL CLUTCH WENT OUT. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD THROUGH A RED LIGHT.*AK.*JB

Jun 20, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AND MANUAL CLUTCH WENT OUT. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD THROUGH A RED LIGHT.*AK.*JB

Jun 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE AT 65 MPH/CRUISE WAS SET/ VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN, ENGINE KEPT REVVING, CONSUMER HAD TO MANUALLY TURN OFF CRUISE CONTROL TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE AT 65 MPH/CRUISE WAS SET/ VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN, ENGINE KEPT REVVING, CONSUMER HAD TO MANUALLY TURN OFF CRUISE CONTROL TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Power Train

PLASTIC SPACER IN CLUTCH ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING CLUTCH TO MALFUNCTION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Power Train

CLUTCH WAS REPLACED AT 40000 MILES, IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. MANUFACTURER/DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC

Jun 13, 2002 Power Train

PLASTIC SPACER IN CLUTCH ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING CLUTCH TO MALFUNCTION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Power Train

CLUTCH WAS REPLACED AT 40000 MILES, IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. MANUFACTURER/DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC

Jun 5, 2002 Power Train

LOW CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO RELEASE WITH PEDAL AGAINST DOWN STOP OR NOT TO RELEASE AT ALL. HAD TRUCK TOWED FOR SAFETY REASONS. WHEN THE CLUTCH DOESN'T RELEASE THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND FAILURE TO BE ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN CLUTCH GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND NOT DISEN...

Jun 5, 2002 Power Train

LOW CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO RELEASE WITH PEDAL AGAINST DOWN STOP OR NOT TO RELEASE AT ALL. HAD TRUCK TOWED FOR SAFETY REASONS. WHEN THE CLUTCH DOESN'T RELEASE THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND FAILURE TO BE ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN CLUTCH GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND NOT DISEN...

May 21, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 45 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *YH

May 21, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AT 45MPH CRASH. *AK

May 21, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 45 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *YH

May 21, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AT 45MPH CRASH. *AK

May 6, 2002 Structure