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Feb 4, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE DELAMINATED FUEL TANKS. EXCESSIVELY LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE HAS BEEN SEEN IN THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE. FORD ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TH...

Feb 4, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE DELAMINATED FUEL TANKS. EXCESSIVELY LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE HAS BEEN SEEN IN THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE. FORD ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TH...

Dec 16, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel

THE CONTACT HAS A FLEET OF FORD RANGER RANGING IN AGE FROM 1999-2007 THAT ALL HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TANK DILAPIDATION. THE LINERS IN ALL OF THE FUEL TANKS ARE WEARING OUT AND COSTING THE VEHICLES TO STALL. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO THEIR FLEET FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS. THE CONTACT WILL SEND A COPY OF ALL...

Dec 16, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel

THE CONTACT HAS A FLEET OF FORD RANGER RANGING IN AGE FROM 1999-2007 THAT ALL HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TANK DILAPIDATION. THE LINERS IN ALL OF THE FUEL TANKS ARE WEARING OUT AND COSTING THE VEHICLES TO STALL. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO THEIR FLEET FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS. THE CONTACT WILL SEND A COPY OF ALL...

Aug 3, 2009 Steering Crash 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS N...

Aug 3, 2009 Steering Crash 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS N...

Mar 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,806 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. FIVE YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. HE WOULD TURN THE KEY BACK, WHICH WOULD CLEAR THE COMPUTER, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE FAILURE WORSENED TO THE POINT WHERE HE HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSOR FI...

Mar 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,806 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. FIVE YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. HE WOULD TURN THE KEY BACK, WHICH WOULD CLEAR THE COMPUTER, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE FAILURE WORSENED TO THE POINT WHERE HE HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSOR FI...

Oct 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

99 FORD F450 WAS STALLING ON FREEWAY, WOULDN'T START, VERY SHAKY. REPLACED CAM POSITION SENSOR WORKED FOR AWHILE, HAVING PROBLEMS AGAIN. *TR

Oct 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

99 FORD F450 WAS STALLING ON FREEWAY, WOULDN'T START, VERY SHAKY. REPLACED CAM POSITION SENSOR WORKED FOR AWHILE, HAVING PROBLEMS AGAIN. *TR

Sep 9, 2007 Tires 30,000 mi

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT IN TRUCK, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, JACKNIFING AND DAMAGE TO TRUCK. *TR

Sep 9, 2007 Tires 30,000 mi

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT IN TRUCK, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, JACKNIFING AND DAMAGE TO TRUCK. *TR

May 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

ENGINE CUTTING OUT, ENGINE DIED AT MID INTERSECTION WITH HORSE TRAILER ON. I TOWED IT OUT OF THE WAY AND REPLACED IT WITH A NEW CAM POSITION SENSOR. *AK

May 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

ENGINE CUTTING OUT, ENGINE DIED AT MID INTERSECTION WITH HORSE TRAILER ON. I TOWED IT OUT OF THE WAY AND REPLACED IT WITH A NEW CAM POSITION SENSOR. *AK

Apr 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD POWER STROKE DIESEL. IN MAY OF 2006 I HAD A CPS FAILURE WHICH CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TRAVELING, MOSTLY IN INTERSECTIONS AND AT STOPS. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS UNTIL I COULD IDENTIFY THE CPS AS THE CAUSE. SINCE THEN I HAVE CHANGED OUT ...

Apr 24, 2007 Electrical System 88,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD POWER STROKE DIESEL. IN MAY OF 2006 I HAD A CPS FAILURE WHICH CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TRAVELING, MOSTLY IN INTERSECTIONS AND AT STOPS. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS UNTIL I COULD IDENTIFY THE CPS AS THE CAUSE. SINCE THEN I HAVE CHANGED OUT ...

Apr 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD POWER STROKE DIESEL. IN MAY OF 2006 I HAD A CPS FAILURE WHICH CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TRAVELING, MOSTLY IN INTERSECTIONS AND AT STOPS. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS UNTIL I COULD IDENTIFY THE CPS AS THE CAUSE. SINCE THEN I HAVE CHANGED OUT ...

Apr 24, 2007 Electrical System 88,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD POWER STROKE DIESEL. IN MAY OF 2006 I HAD A CPS FAILURE WHICH CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TRAVELING, MOSTLY IN INTERSECTIONS AND AT STOPS. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS UNTIL I COULD IDENTIFY THE CPS AS THE CAUSE. SINCE THEN I HAVE CHANGED OUT ...

Mar 20, 2007 Electrical System Fire 43,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD STOPPED THE VEHICLE, PUT THE PARKING BRAKE ON , AND LEFT THE VEHICLE RUNNING. THEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD AND OPENED THE HOOD. THE CONTACT SAW THAT THE FUSE BOX AND THE WIRES LOCATED NEAR THE DRI...

Mar 20, 2007 Electrical System Fire 43,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD STOPPED THE VEHICLE, PUT THE PARKING BRAKE ON , AND LEFT THE VEHICLE RUNNING. THEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD AND OPENED THE HOOD. THE CONTACT SAW THAT THE FUSE BOX AND THE WIRES LOCATED NEAR THE DRI...

Apr 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A DARK SPOT OF OIL WAS OBSERVED IN THE DRIVEWAY BELOW WHERE THE VEHICLE'S MOTOR WOULD NORMALLY BE LOCATED WHILE PARKED. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY DRIVEN ONCE A WEEK. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OBSERVED, THE OIL PAN WAS FOUND TO BE SEVERELY RUSTED AND OIL WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE PIN HO...

Apr 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A DARK SPOT OF OIL WAS OBSERVED IN THE DRIVEWAY BELOW WHERE THE VEHICLE'S MOTOR WOULD NORMALLY BE LOCATED WHILE PARKED. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY DRIVEN ONCE A WEEK. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OBSERVED, THE OIL PAN WAS FOUND TO BE SEVERELY RUSTED AND OIL WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE PIN HO...

Jan 12, 2006 Unknown Or Other 98,994 mi

1999 FORD F-350 DUALLY 1 TON 4X4 ALUMINUM WHEELS HAVE CRACKED RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE BROKE....SPARE FELL OFF ON HIGHWAY AND LOST. BOTH OF THE ABOVE FAILURES COULD HAVE RESULTED IN VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. *JB

Jan 12, 2006 Wheels 98,994 mi

1999 FORD F-350 DUALLY 1 TON 4X4 ALUMINUM WHEELS HAVE CRACKED RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE BROKE....SPARE FELL OFF ON HIGHWAY AND LOST. BOTH OF THE ABOVE FAILURES COULD HAVE RESULTED IN VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. *JB

Jan 12, 2006 Unknown Or Other 98,994 mi

1999 FORD F-350 DUALLY 1 TON 4X4 ALUMINUM WHEELS HAVE CRACKED RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE BROKE....SPARE FELL OFF ON HIGHWAY AND LOST. BOTH OF THE ABOVE FAILURES COULD HAVE RESULTED IN VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. *JB

Jan 12, 2006 Wheels 98,994 mi

1999 FORD F-350 DUALLY 1 TON 4X4 ALUMINUM WHEELS HAVE CRACKED RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE BROKE....SPARE FELL OFF ON HIGHWAY AND LOST. BOTH OF THE ABOVE FAILURES COULD HAVE RESULTED IN VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. *JB

Oct 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,971 mi

AFTER I STOPPED TO PICK-UP SOME GROCERIES I STARTED THE TRUCK WHEN A LOUD BANG HAPPENED. I COULD SMELL GAS AN THE ENGINE STARTED SHAKING. I SHUT IT OFF. THE NEXT MOURNING I TOOK IT TO PARMA CAR CARE SPECIALISTS AN THEY INFORMED ME THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD STRIPPING ALL THE THREADS WITH IT...

Oct 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,971 mi

AFTER I STOPPED TO PICK-UP SOME GROCERIES I STARTED THE TRUCK WHEN A LOUD BANG HAPPENED. I COULD SMELL GAS AN THE ENGINE STARTED SHAKING. I SHUT IT OFF. THE NEXT MOURNING I TOOK IT TO PARMA CAR CARE SPECIALISTS AN THEY INFORMED ME THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD STRIPPING ALL THE THREADS WITH IT...

Sep 16, 2005 Suspension 45,900 mi

TORSION BAR BRACKET CRACKED IN HALF ON RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAUSED TORSION BAR TO DROP DOWN AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO GO OUT ON 45 DEGREE ANGLE. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY AN EMPLOYEE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.*JB

Sep 16, 2005 Suspension 45,900 mi

TORSION BAR BRACKET CRACKED IN HALF ON RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAUSED TORSION BAR TO DROP DOWN AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO GO OUT ON 45 DEGREE ANGLE. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY AN EMPLOYEE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.*JB

Sep 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

BRAKES LOCKING UP--FAILURE OF ANTI-LOCK. *JB

Sep 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

BRAKES LOCKING UP--FAILURE OF ANTI-LOCK. *JB

Mar 3, 2005 Air Bags 289,170 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AND NOT HITTING ANY DEBRIS, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

Mar 3, 2005 Air Bags 289,170 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AND NOT HITTING ANY DEBRIS, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

Jan 5, 2005 Power Train 88,259 mi

6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION REPLACED UNDER WARANTY AT 29,600 MILES THE FIRST TIME. FAILED, AND WOULD COST MORE TO REBUILD SO IT WAS REPLACED AGAIN AT 88,260 MILES AT MY EXSPENSE TOTALLING $3,632.00. FORD WOULD NOT MAKE ANY AFTER WARRANTY ASSITANCE. HAVE HEARD THIS TRANSMISSION IS WEAK. *AK ...

Jan 5, 2005 Power Train 88,259 mi

6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION REPLACED UNDER WARANTY AT 29,600 MILES THE FIRST TIME. FAILED, AND WOULD COST MORE TO REBUILD SO IT WAS REPLACED AGAIN AT 88,260 MILES AT MY EXSPENSE TOTALLING $3,632.00. FORD WOULD NOT MAKE ANY AFTER WARRANTY ASSITANCE. HAVE HEARD THIS TRANSMISSION IS WEAK. *AK ...

Nov 19, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE A '1999 F250 FORD WITH A TRITON V10. ON NOV 13TH ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME AND AFTER SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET ORDERED A REPAIR KIT. I REPAIRED THE FAILURE WITH THIS KIT AND ALL IS WELL FOR NOW. THE KIT COST ME $300 BUCKS AND THE REPAIR TOOK ...

Nov 19, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE A '1999 F250 FORD WITH A TRITON V10. ON NOV 13TH ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME AND AFTER SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET ORDERED A REPAIR KIT. I REPAIRED THE FAILURE WITH THIS KIT AND ALL IS WELL FOR NOW. THE KIT COST ME $300 BUCKS AND THE REPAIR TOOK ...

Jul 15, 2004 Seat Belts 48,000 mi

CONSUMER HAVE A CONCERN THAT 2 LAP BELT BUCKLES LOCATED ON THE 5TH. ROW BENT SEAT AND 1 LAP BELT ON THE 1ST. ROW BENT SEAT ARE COMING APART, WHICH LEAVE PASSENGERS WITHOUT PROPER RESTRAINT IF INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOR...

Jul 15, 2004 Seat Belts 48,000 mi

CONSUMER HAVE A CONCERN THAT 2 LAP BELT BUCKLES LOCATED ON THE 5TH. ROW BENT SEAT AND 1 LAP BELT ON THE 1ST. ROW BENT SEAT ARE COMING APART, WHICH LEAVE PASSENGERS WITHOUT PROPER RESTRAINT IF INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOR...

Jan 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,493 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND ONE DETERMINED THE FLYWHEEL BROKE. THE OTHER DEALER DETERMINED THE SPANNED BEARING NUMBER FIVE FAILED, AND NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THE LAST DEALER WAS CORRECT. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,493 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND ONE DETERMINED THE FLYWHEEL BROKE. THE OTHER DEALER DETERMINED THE SPANNED BEARING NUMBER FIVE FAILED, AND NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THE LAST DEALER WAS CORRECT. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Tires 26,290 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. SIZE#LT22575R16. PH. AN INDENT REPORT WAS ENCLOSED. *JB THE COMPANY STATED THE TIRE HAD BEEN OPERATED FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME WITH INSUFFICIENT AIR PRESSURE TO CARRY THE LOAD AND THE TIRE FAILU...

Oct 1, 2003 Tires 26,290 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. SIZE#LT22575R16. PH. AN INDENT REPORT WAS ENCLOSED. *JB THE COMPANY STATED THE TIRE HAD BEEN OPERATED FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME WITH INSUFFICIENT AIR PRESSURE TO CARRY THE LOAD AND THE TIRE FAILU...

Sep 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR BREATHER BOX CONTINUED TO PULL AIR OFF OF TIRE RESULTING IN PERFORMANCE ISSUES AND SEVERE ENGINE WEAR

Sep 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR BREATHER BOX CONTINUED TO PULL AIR OFF OF TIRE RESULTING IN PERFORMANCE ISSUES AND SEVERE ENGINE WEAR

Sep 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR BREATHER BOX CONTINUED TO PULL AIR OFF OF TIRE RESULTING IN PERFORMANCE ISSUES AND SEVERE ENGINE WEAR

Sep 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR BREATHER BOX CONTINUED TO PULL AIR OFF OF TIRE RESULTING IN PERFORMANCE ISSUES AND SEVERE ENGINE WEAR

Aug 5, 2003 Visibility Crash 95,400 mi

ON JUNE 25, 2003 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON A WET ROAD AT 35 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR WAS STRUCK BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS STRUCK IN THE FACE BY THE PLASTIC CASING SURROUNDING THE GLASS MIRROR.*AK

Aug 5, 2003 Visibility Crash 95,400 mi

ON JUNE 25, 2003 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON A WET ROAD AT 35 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR WAS STRUCK BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS STRUCK IN THE FACE BY THE PLASTIC CASING SURROUNDING THE GLASS MIRROR.*AK

Apr 21, 2003 Parking Brake 60,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT REMAIN ENGAGED. *NLM

Apr 21, 2003 Parking Brake 60,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT REMAIN ENGAGED. *NLM

Jan 23, 2003 Unknown Or Other 15,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 FORD F450 CREW CAB WITH A DUMP BODY. IN THE SUMMER OF 2001 I NOTICED THE PAINT WAS PEALING FROM THE BACK CHASIS. I DID BIRING IT UP TO A FORD SERVICE MANAGER BACK IN AUGUST OF 2002 WHEN I HAD MY TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE. HE HAD SAID WHEN YOUR READY TO LAY THE TRUCK U...

Jan 23, 2003 Unknown Or Other 15,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 FORD F450 CREW CAB WITH A DUMP BODY. IN THE SUMMER OF 2001 I NOTICED THE PAINT WAS PEALING FROM THE BACK CHASIS. I DID BIRING IT UP TO A FORD SERVICE MANAGER BACK IN AUGUST OF 2002 WHEN I HAD MY TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE. HE HAD SAID WHEN YOUR READY TO LAY THE TRUCK U...

Nov 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash 103,000 mi

AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH SERIOUS FRONTAL IMPACT. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS OK SINCE NO ONE WAS KILLED. I AM CONCERNED SINCE THIS IS AN AMBULANCE. *TS *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770119

Nov 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash 103,000 mi

AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH SERIOUS FRONTAL IMPACT. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS OK SINCE NO ONE WAS KILLED. I AM CONCERNED SINCE THIS IS AN AMBULANCE. *TS *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770119

Nov 20, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT, WITH MAJOR FRONTIAL IMPACT, NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DT

Nov 20, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT, WITH MAJOR FRONTIAL IMPACT, NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DT

Sep 16, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SAME DEFECT WITH VALVE STEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 01 V 046 000.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SAME DEFECT WITH VALVE STEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 01 V 046 000.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE, AND CONSUMER CANNOT DRIVE AT A HIGH SPEED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE, AND CONSUMER CANNOT DRIVE AT A HIGH SPEED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND SOMETIMES WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR. CLUTCH DISC BROKE WHERE SPRINGS FELL OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND SOMETIMES WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR. CLUTCH DISC BROKE WHERE SPRINGS FELL OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Parking Brake

NHTSA RECALL 02-V-068-000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02-S34; VEHICLE HAS MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT REQUIRES PARKING BRAKE TO BE ENGAGED WHEN PARKED. WHILE DISENGAGING PARKING BRAKE, THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY BROKE, NOT ALLOWING VEHICLE TO STAY STABLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL ISSUED. *AK CONSUMER S...

Apr 11, 2002 Electrical System

NHTSA RECALL 02-V-068-000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02-S34; VEHICLE HAS MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT REQUIRES PARKING BRAKE TO BE ENGAGED WHEN PARKED. WHILE DISENGAGING PARKING BRAKE, THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY BROKE, NOT ALLOWING VEHICLE TO STAY STABLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL ISSUED. *AK CONSUMER S...

Apr 11, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE TRUCK WOULD JUMP OUT OF GEAR, THE SHIFTERS WERE BENT AND BROKE MORE THAN ONCE.*JB

Apr 11, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND SOMETIMES WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR. CLUTCH DISC BROKE WHERE SPRINGS FELL OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND SOMETIMES WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR. CLUTCH DISC BROKE WHERE SPRINGS FELL OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Parking Brake

NHTSA RECALL 02-V-068-000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02-S34; VEHICLE HAS MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT REQUIRES PARKING BRAKE TO BE ENGAGED WHEN PARKED. WHILE DISENGAGING PARKING BRAKE, THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY BROKE, NOT ALLOWING VEHICLE TO STAY STABLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL ISSUED. *AK CONSUMER S...

Apr 11, 2002 Electrical System

NHTSA RECALL 02-V-068-000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02-S34; VEHICLE HAS MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT REQUIRES PARKING BRAKE TO BE ENGAGED WHEN PARKED. WHILE DISENGAGING PARKING BRAKE, THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY BROKE, NOT ALLOWING VEHICLE TO STAY STABLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL ISSUED. *AK CONSUMER S...

Apr 11, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE TRUCK WOULD JUMP OUT OF GEAR, THE SHIFTERS WERE BENT AND BROKE MORE THAN ONCE.*JB

Mar 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL TO STOP TRUCK IN RAIN/SNOW CONDITIONS. *AK

Mar 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL TO STOP TRUCK IN RAIN/SNOW CONDITIONS. *AK

Jan 31, 2002 Power Train

THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY [ POWERTRAIN COMPONENT] FAILURE IS THE DIRECT RESULT OF EXCESS HEAT BUILD UP FROM A STATED "INHERENT COMPONENT SLIPPAGE" WHICH RESULTS IN A BUTTERFLY EFFECT FAILURE AS DESCRIBED BY MEEGAN FOR SERVICE MANAGER... UPON MY INSPECTION OF THE COMPONENTS IT IS EVIDENT THAT EXCESSIVELY...

Jan 31, 2002 Power Train

THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY [ POWERTRAIN COMPONENT] FAILURE IS THE DIRECT RESULT OF EXCESS HEAT BUILD UP FROM A STATED "INHERENT COMPONENT SLIPPAGE" WHICH RESULTS IN A BUTTERFLY EFFECT FAILURE AS DESCRIBED BY MEEGAN FOR SERVICE MANAGER... UPON MY INSPECTION OF THE COMPONENTS IT IS EVIDENT THAT EXCESSIVELY...

Oct 10, 2001 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILURE CAUSED A PARKED VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. (MEG JONES SR. CASUALTY CLAIMS EXAMINER FOR CLIENT). *YH

Oct 10, 2001 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILURE CAUSED A PARKED VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. (MEG JONES SR. CASUALTY CLAIMS EXAMINER FOR CLIENT). *YH

Oct 10, 2001 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILURE CAUSED A PARKED VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. (MEG JONES SR. CASUALTY CLAIMS EXAMINER FOR CLIENT). *YH

Oct 10, 2001 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILURE CAUSED A PARKED VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. (MEG JONES SR. CASUALTY CLAIMS EXAMINER FOR CLIENT). *YH

Aug 31, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE. HAS TO FIGHT STEERING WHEEL TO GET VEHICLE BACK IN ROAD. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER STATED IT WAS THE TIRES.*AK

Aug 31, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE. HAS TO FIGHT STEERING WHEEL TO GET VEHICLE BACK IN ROAD. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER STATED IT WAS THE TIRES.*AK

Aug 31, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE. HAS TO FIGHT STEERING WHEEL TO GET VEHICLE BACK IN ROAD. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER STATED IT WAS THE TIRES.*AK

Aug 31, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE. HAS TO FIGHT STEERING WHEEL TO GET VEHICLE BACK IN ROAD. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER STATED IT WAS THE TIRES.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW8 TIRESIZE: LT265/75R1)

Aug 23, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW8 TIRESIZE: LT265/75R1)

Aug 23, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW8 TIRESIZE: LT265/75R1)

Aug 23, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW8 TIRESIZE: LT265/75R1)

Jul 11, 2001 Parking Brake

WHEN ENGAGING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IT FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY BACKWARDS WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A CABLE THAT SNAPPED, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS MADE SOME A...

Jul 11, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

WHEN ENGAGING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IT FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY BACKWARDS. CONSUMER NOTED PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A CABLE WHICH SNAPPED ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS MADE SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE CA...

Jul 11, 2001 Parking Brake

WHEN ENGAGING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IT FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY BACKWARDS WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A CABLE THAT SNAPPED, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS MADE SOME A...

Jul 11, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

WHEN ENGAGING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IT FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY BACKWARDS. CONSUMER NOTED PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A CABLE WHICH SNAPPED ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS MADE SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE CA...

May 11, 2001 Tires

THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIRES ON THE TRUCK, THE CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT (TIRE MAKE/MODEL NOT GIVEN). NLM

May 11, 2001 Tires

THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIRES ON THE TRUCK, THE CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT (TIRE MAKE/MODEL NOT GIVEN). NLM

May 3, 2001 Tires

THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT TO PERFORM RECALL 01V-046. NLM

May 3, 2001 Tires

THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT TO PERFORM RECALL 01V-046. NLM

Apr 10, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ARM IN CLUTCH ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING CLUTCH NOT TO DISENGAGE. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO WOULD NOT REPAIR, CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS COMPLETED BY HIS SHOP, WAS NOT COMPENSATED BY FORD. *SLC

Apr 10, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ARM IN CLUTCH ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING CLUTCH NOT TO DISENGAGE. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO WOULD NOT REPAIR, CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS COMPLETED BY HIS SHOP, WAS NOT COMPENSATED BY FORD. *SLC

Mar 28, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE MORE THAN 30 MPH. THEN, CONSUMER STOPPED VEHICLE. TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND OUT TRANSFER CASE DEFECT. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE 4WD WAS NEVER USED. *SLC

Mar 28, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE MORE THAN 30 MPH. THEN, CONSUMER STOPPED VEHICLE. TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND OUT TRANSFER CASE DEFECT. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE 4WD WAS NEVER USED. *SLC

Nov 16, 2000 Visibility

EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT EXTEND OUT FAR ENOUGH FROM TRUCK SO THAT DRIVER CAN HAVE A GOOD VIEW. MIRRORS DO NOT COVER THE BLIND SPOTS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Nov 16, 2000 Visibility

EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT EXTEND OUT FAR ENOUGH FROM TRUCK SO THAT DRIVER CAN HAVE A GOOD VIEW. MIRRORS DO NOT COVER THE BLIND SPOTS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Oct 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON, CONSUMER INVOLVED IN 2 ACCIDENTS DUE TO FAILURE, PEDAL INTERMITTENTELY GETS HARD CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL ALSO GOES TO THE FLOOR CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *SLC

Oct 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON, CONSUMER INVOLVED IN 2 ACCIDENTS DUE TO FAILURE, PEDAL INTERMITTENTELY GETS HARD CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL ALSO GOES TO THE FLOOR CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *SLC

Sep 29, 2000 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED, IT BUBBLED OUT RIGHT WHERE DEFROSTER HITS IT, WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING.*AK

Sep 29, 2000 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED, IT BUBBLED OUT RIGHT WHERE DEFROSTER HITS IT, WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING.*AK

Sep 27, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING PITMAN ARM, WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO THE STEERING BOX, BROKE IN HALF WHICH CAUSED A CRASH. MANUFACTURER SAID CRASH CAUSED THE PITMAN ARM TO BREAK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING PITMAN ARM, WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO THE STEERING BOX, BROKE IN HALF WHICH CAUSED A CRASH. MANUFACTURER SAID CRASH CAUSED THE PITMAN ARM TO BREAK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Aug 15, 2000 Tires

I HAVE HAD TWO BLOWOUTS IN 12000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN OVERLOADED, IT HAS BEEN WEIGHED ON A CAT SCALE.I HAVE CONTACTED FIRESTONE DEALERS. THE FIRST SAID TO BAD, THE MOST RECIENT DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE.I HAVE E-MAILED FIRESTONE AND SENT THEM A LETTER ASKING FOR WEIGHT TO PSI DATA TO DETER...

Aug 15, 2000 Tires

I HAVE HAD TWO BLOWOUTS IN 12000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN OVERLOADED, IT HAS BEEN WEIGHED ON A CAT SCALE.I HAVE CONTACTED FIRESTONE DEALERS. THE FIRST SAID TO BAD, THE MOST RECIENT DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE.I HAVE E-MAILED FIRESTONE AND SENT THEM A LETTER ASKING FOR WEIGHT TO PSI DATA TO DETER...

Aug 6, 2000 Power Train

THE CLUTCH LOCKED UP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CAUSING IT NOT TO DISENGAGE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. THE PARTS ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER.*AK

Aug 6, 2000 Power Train

THE CLUTCH LOCKED UP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CAUSING IT NOT TO DISENGAGE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. THE PARTS ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER.*AK

Jul 10, 2000 Power Train

WHILE TRYING TO DOWN SHIFT CLUTCH CAME APART. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. CLUTCH WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 10, 2000 Power Train

WHILE TRYING TO DOWN SHIFT CLUTCH CAME APART. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. CLUTCH WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 20, 2000 Power Train

THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY GOT STUCK DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH PLATE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Power Train

THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY GOT STUCK DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH PLATE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 30, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING CLUTCH WILL "GO OUT" WHICH COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO STALL AND RESULT IN A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 30, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING CLUTCH WILL "GO OUT" WHICH COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO STALL AND RESULT IN A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO LEFT. IN A SUDDEN STOP VEHICLE IS HARD TO HANDLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO LEFT. IN A SUDDEN STOP VEHICLE IS HARD TO HANDLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 11, 2000 Tires

A DEFECTIVE VALVE STEM CAUSED TIRE FAILURE, THE VALVE STEM SHOULD HAVE BEEN METAL INSTEAD OF PLASTIC SINCE THE TIRE PRESSURE EXCEEDED 65#. NLM

May 11, 2000 Tires

A DEFECTIVE VALVE STEM CAUSED TIRE FAILURE, THE VALVE STEM SHOULD HAVE BEEN METAL INSTEAD OF PLASTIC SINCE THE TIRE PRESSURE EXCEEDED 65#. NLM

Feb 16, 2000 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO HARD TO APPLY. EVEN WHEN APPLYING EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL WITH HARD FORCE, VEHICLE WOULD STILL ROLL. DEALER NOTIFED, AND REPLACE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT SAME PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO HARD TO APPLY. EVEN WHEN APPLYING EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL WITH HARD FORCE, VEHICLE WOULD STILL ROLL. DEALER NOTIFED, AND REPLACE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT SAME PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jan 18, 2000 Power Train

DEFECTIVE CLUTCH PREVENTED SHIFTING THE GEAR. YH

Jan 18, 2000 Power Train

DEFECTIVE CLUTCH PREVENTED SHIFTING THE GEAR. YH

Nov 6, 1999 Power Train

WE ALSO HAVE ANOTHER TRUCK IDENTICAL TO DESCRIPTION LISTED ABOVE AND HAVE ALSO HAD A THIRD CLUTCH REPLACED ALSO. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THE SAME PART BREAKING EVERY SINGLE TIME. THE SPRING IN THE CLUTCH PLATE IS BREAKING AND IS FALLING INTO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING THE DRIVERS GREAT DIFFICULT IN STOPP...

Nov 6, 1999 Power Train

WE ALSO HAVE ANOTHER TRUCK IDENTICAL TO DESCRIPTION LISTED ABOVE AND HAVE ALSO HAD A THIRD CLUTCH REPLACED ALSO. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THE SAME PART BREAKING EVERY SINGLE TIME. THE SPRING IN THE CLUTCH PLATE IS BREAKING AND IS FALLING INTO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING THE DRIVERS GREAT DIFFICULT IN STOPP...

Nov 3, 1999 Tires

MCS HAS PURCHASED 5 1999 FORD F450 & F550 CAB & CHASSIS TRUCKS BETWEEN 4 SEPTEMBER 1998 AND 16 JUN 1999. ALL OF THESE TRUCKS HAD GENERAL TIRES MOUNTED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. THUS FAR WE HAVE REPLACED ALL BUT ONE SET IN THE FIRST TEN THOUSAND MILES OF USAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE FAILURE FROM BLOW-OUTS. ...

Nov 3, 1999 Tires

MCS HAS PURCHASED 5 1999 FORD F450 & F550 CAB & CHASSIS TRUCKS BETWEEN 4 SEPTEMBER 1998 AND 16 JUN 1999. ALL OF THESE TRUCKS HAD GENERAL TIRES MOUNTED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. THUS FAR WE HAVE REPLACED ALL BUT ONE SET IN THE FIRST TEN THOUSAND MILES OF USAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE FAILURE FROM BLOW-OUTS. ...

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH CLUTCH PEDAL LOCATED TO CLOSE TO THE FLOOR WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO MOVE, EVEN WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL WAS FULLY PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH CLUTCH PEDAL LOCATED TO CLOSE TO THE FLOOR WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO MOVE, EVEN WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL WAS FULLY PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A BROKEN CLUTCH PLATE SPRING WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULT IN A CRASH. TWO VEHICLES EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM EVERY 15,000- 16,000 MILES. 2ND VEHICLE VIN # 1FDXW46F4XED49. DEALER REPLACED PARTS OF THE TRANSMISSION...

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A BROKEN CLUTCH PLATE SPRING WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULT IN A CRASH. TWO VEHICLES EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM EVERY 15,000- 16,000 MILES. 2ND VEHICLE VIN # 1FDXW46F4XED49. DEALER REPLACED PARTS OF THE TRANSMISSION...

Aug 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Power Train

AND ALSO F550 1999, VIN# [XXX], DEFECTIVE THROW BEARING ON THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IN A CRASH. FIRST THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ON 1999, F450; AND DEALER REPLACED THAT VEHICLE WITH A 1999 F550, BUT CURRENTLY VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM ...

Jun 22, 1999 Power Train

AND ALSO F550 1999, VIN# [XXX], DEFECTIVE THROW BEARING ON THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IN A CRASH. FIRST THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ON 1999, F450; AND DEALER REPLACED THAT VEHICLE WITH A 1999 F550, BUT CURRENTLY VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM ...

May 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER SIDE REAR DISC BRAKES, DUE TO ENGINEERING DESIGN,(CALIPERS ON FRONT OF ROTOR) WILL NOT CLEAN DEBRIS (MUD,SAND, GRAVEL) FROM SURFACE OF ROTOR, THIS HAS RESULTED IN TWO ROTORS BEING GROUNDED INTO COOLING WEB. CAN RESULT IN SHOES LOCKING ROTOR AND CAUSING MAJOR ACCIDENT. WE ALSO HAVE A 1999 FOR...

May 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER SIDE REAR DISC BRAKES, DUE TO ENGINEERING DESIGN,(CALIPERS ON FRONT OF ROTOR) WILL NOT CLEAN DEBRIS (MUD,SAND, GRAVEL) FROM SURFACE OF ROTOR, THIS HAS RESULTED IN TWO ROTORS BEING GROUNDED INTO COOLING WEB. CAN RESULT IN SHOES LOCKING ROTOR AND CAUSING MAJOR ACCIDENT. WE ALSO HAVE A 1999 FOR...

May 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER SIDE REAR DISC BRAKES, DUE TO ENGINEERING DESIGN,(CALIPERS ON FRONT OF ROTOR) WILL NOT CLEAN DEBRIS (MUD,SAND, GRAVEL) FROM SURFACE OF ROTOR, THIS HAS RESULTED IN TWO ROTORS BEING GROUNDED INTO COOLING WEB. CAN RESULT IN SHOES LOCKING ROTOR AND CAUSING MAJOR ACCIDENT. WE ALSO HAVE A 1999 FOR...

May 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER SIDE REAR DISC BRAKES, DUE TO ENGINEERING DESIGN,(CALIPERS ON FRONT OF ROTOR) WILL NOT CLEAN DEBRIS (MUD,SAND, GRAVEL) FROM SURFACE OF ROTOR, THIS HAS RESULTED IN TWO ROTORS BEING GROUNDED INTO COOLING WEB. CAN RESULT IN SHOES LOCKING ROTOR AND CAUSING MAJOR ACCIDENT. WE ALSO HAVE A 1999 FOR...

May 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OTHER FAILURES 4-24 AT 55MPH STOPPED WITH ONLY TRAILER BRAKES: 4-29 AT 40MPH ABLE TO SLOW WITH GEARS

May 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OTHER FAILURES 4-24 AT 55MPH STOPPED WITH ONLY TRAILER BRAKES: 4-29 AT 40MPH ABLE TO SLOW WITH GEARS

Apr 30, 1999 Visibility

MIRROR ARMS ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH FOR CONSUMER TO SEE ALONG THE SIDE OF 8 FOOT WIDE BODY STANDARD TRUCK. THIS CAUSED A LARGE BLIND SPOT. FORD IS AWARE OF DEFECT. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Visibility

MIRROR ARMS ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH FOR CONSUMER TO SEE ALONG THE SIDE OF 8 FOOT WIDE BODY STANDARD TRUCK. THIS CAUSED A LARGE BLIND SPOT. FORD IS AWARE OF DEFECT. *AK

Oct 7, 1998 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT EXTEND OUTWARD FAR ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR SAFE REAR VISION.

Oct 7, 1998 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT EXTEND OUTWARD FAR ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR SAFE REAR VISION.

Sep 25, 1998 Visibility

THE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT EXTEND OUTWARD FAR ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR SAFE REAR VISION, ESPECIALLY WHEN TOWING STANDARD 8' TRAILER. DESIGN ERROR NOT A MALFUNCTION.

Sep 25, 1998 Visibility

THE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT EXTEND OUTWARD FAR ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR SAFE REAR VISION, ESPECIALLY WHEN TOWING STANDARD 8' TRAILER. DESIGN ERROR NOT A MALFUNCTION.