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Jul 30, 2021 Steering 53,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the power steering and brake lines were leaking causing the brakes and steering to become inoperable. The contact pulled over and topped off the power steering fluid reservoir and drove to the residence. The contact stated...

Jul 30, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the power steering and brake lines were leaking causing the brakes and steering to become inoperable. The contact pulled over and topped off the power steering fluid reservoir and drove to the residence. The contact stated...

Jul 30, 2021 Steering 53,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the power steering and brake lines were leaking causing the brakes and steering to become inoperable. The contact pulled over and topped off the power steering fluid reservoir and drove to the residence. The contact stated...

Jul 30, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the power steering and brake lines were leaking causing the brakes and steering to become inoperable. The contact pulled over and topped off the power steering fluid reservoir and drove to the residence. The contact stated...

Jun 29, 2016 Engine 45,000 mi

SPARK PLUG SPIT OUT, A KNOWN FORD PROBLEM.

Jun 29, 2016 Engine 45,000 mi

SPARK PLUG SPIT OUT, A KNOWN FORD PROBLEM.

Aug 31, 2015 Engine 294,731 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, THE FUEL TA...

Aug 31, 2015 Engine 294,731 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, THE FUEL TA...

Jul 7, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 360,749 mi

THE PURPOSE OF THIS IS TO SHED LIGHT ON A DEFECTIVE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM DESIGNED BY FORD. THE SYSTEM WILL AFFECT SEVERAL MODEL YEARS OF FORD LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY DOES NOT WITHSTAND REGULAR USE IT TENDS TO FALL APART. THE LAST ASSEMBLY INSTALLED IN MY F-500 ...

Jul 7, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 360,749 mi

THE PURPOSE OF THIS IS TO SHED LIGHT ON A DEFECTIVE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM DESIGNED BY FORD. THE SYSTEM WILL AFFECT SEVERAL MODEL YEARS OF FORD LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY DOES NOT WITHSTAND REGULAR USE IT TENDS TO FALL APART. THE LAST ASSEMBLY INSTALLED IN MY F-500 ...

Feb 9, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

FORD TRUCK BEGAN LOOSING POWER. BECAME UNABLE TO CLIMB HILL AND CONTINUE UP ROAD. DRIVER WAS IN VERY REMOTE ALASKA IN SUBZERO TEMPERATURES IN WORK TRUCK (AS MOST F550S ARE) MILES FROM HELP. PLOWING A FIREWOOD ROAD FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA. WE MAINTAIN OUR TRUCKS TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY TO PRE...

Feb 9, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

FORD TRUCK BEGAN LOOSING POWER. BECAME UNABLE TO CLIMB HILL AND CONTINUE UP ROAD. DRIVER WAS IN VERY REMOTE ALASKA IN SUBZERO TEMPERATURES IN WORK TRUCK (AS MOST F550S ARE) MILES FROM HELP. PLOWING A FIREWOOD ROAD FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA. WE MAINTAIN OUR TRUCKS TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY TO PRE...

Feb 9, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

FORD TRUCK BEGAN LOOSING POWER. BECAME UNABLE TO CLIMB HILL AND CONTINUE UP ROAD. DRIVER WAS IN VERY REMOTE ALASKA IN SUBZERO TEMPERATURES IN WORK TRUCK (AS MOST F550S ARE) MILES FROM HELP. PLOWING A FIREWOOD ROAD FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA. WE MAINTAIN OUR TRUCKS TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY TO PRE...

Feb 9, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

FORD TRUCK BEGAN LOOSING POWER. BECAME UNABLE TO CLIMB HILL AND CONTINUE UP ROAD. DRIVER WAS IN VERY REMOTE ALASKA IN SUBZERO TEMPERATURES IN WORK TRUCK (AS MOST F550S ARE) MILES FROM HELP. PLOWING A FIREWOOD ROAD FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA. WE MAINTAIN OUR TRUCKS TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY TO PRE...

Oct 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

FORD F-550 WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE CAB OF THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES SECONDS LATER VEHICLES CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH HAD BEEN REPLACED UNDER FORDS RECALL OF THE PART ACCORDING TO CONCERNS OF VEHICLE FIRES BUT WAS OBVIOUSLY STILL FAULTY. *TR

Oct 11, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FORD F-550 WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE CAB OF THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES SECONDS LATER VEHICLES CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH HAD BEEN REPLACED UNDER FORDS RECALL OF THE PART ACCORDING TO CONCERNS OF VEHICLE FIRES BUT WAS OBVIOUSLY STILL FAULTY. *TR

Oct 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

FORD F-550 WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE CAB OF THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES SECONDS LATER VEHICLES CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH HAD BEEN REPLACED UNDER FORDS RECALL OF THE PART ACCORDING TO CONCERNS OF VEHICLE FIRES BUT WAS OBVIOUSLY STILL FAULTY. *TR

Oct 11, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FORD F-550 WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE CAB OF THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES SECONDS LATER VEHICLES CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH HAD BEEN REPLACED UNDER FORDS RECALL OF THE PART ACCORDING TO CONCERNS OF VEHICLE FIRES BUT WAS OBVIOUSLY STILL FAULTY. *TR

Jul 6, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GAS TANK WAS FAULTY SINCE HE HAD IT REPLACED IN 2007 AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN DUE TO CORROSION. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS W...

Jul 6, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GAS TANK WAS FAULTY SINCE HE HAD IT REPLACED IN 2007 AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN DUE TO CORROSION. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS W...

Sep 14, 2010 Power Train

THE FORD F-550 WITH THE 7.3L POWERSTROKE ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A FLAW IN ITS DESIGN. THE FLEXPLATE (FLYWHEEL) ON OURS CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND THE BOLTS HOLES IN AUGUST OF 2009. THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED IN SEPTEMBER OF THIS YEAR (2010). WE COULD FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS AT FI...

Sep 14, 2010 Power Train

THE FORD F-550 WITH THE 7.3L POWERSTROKE ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A FLAW IN ITS DESIGN. THE FLEXPLATE (FLYWHEEL) ON OURS CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND THE BOLTS HOLES IN AUGUST OF 2009. THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED IN SEPTEMBER OF THIS YEAR (2010). WE COULD FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS AT FI...

Feb 25, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 98,450 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK HAS DETACHED FROM THE INNER STRUCTURE OF THE TANK. THE MATERIAL WAS IN THE FUEL INJECTOR AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE...

Feb 25, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 98,450 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK HAS DETACHED FROM THE INNER STRUCTURE OF THE TANK. THE MATERIAL WAS IN THE FUEL INJECTOR AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE...

Jun 18, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

2000 FORD F-550 FUEL TANK LINER FAILURES. TANK LINER COMING APART CAUSING THE FUEL TANK NEEDING TO BE RELINED, AND REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER. *TR

Jun 18, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

2000 FORD F-550 FUEL TANK LINER FAILURES. TANK LINER COMING APART CAUSING THE FUEL TANK NEEDING TO BE RELINED, AND REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER. *TR

Jun 18, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

2000 FORD F-550 FUEL TANK LINER FAILURES. TANK LINER COMING APART CAUSING THE FUEL TANK NEEDING TO BE RELINED, AND REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER. *TR

Jun 18, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

2000 FORD F-550 FUEL TANK LINER FAILURES. TANK LINER COMING APART CAUSING THE FUEL TANK NEEDING TO BE RELINED, AND REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER. *TR

Mar 26, 2008 Structure 39,009 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FRAME CROSSMEMBER HAS SEPARATED FROM FRAME RAIL.....BROKEN RIVETS AND WELDS....#8-2B IN THE FORD WORKSHOP MANUAL PAGE 502-02-2 DENOTES CROSS MEMBER AS PART OF THE COMPLETE FRAME ASSEMBLY...........UNSURE HOW TO PROCEED CORRECTLY WITH MINIMAL HELP FROM FORD AFTER NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS. *...

Mar 26, 2008 Structure 39,009 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FRAME CROSSMEMBER HAS SEPARATED FROM FRAME RAIL.....BROKEN RIVETS AND WELDS....#8-2B IN THE FORD WORKSHOP MANUAL PAGE 502-02-2 DENOTES CROSS MEMBER AS PART OF THE COMPLETE FRAME ASSEMBLY...........UNSURE HOW TO PROCEED CORRECTLY WITH MINIMAL HELP FROM FORD AFTER NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS. *...

Mar 26, 2008 Structure 39,009 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FRAME CROSSMEMBER HAS SEPARATED FROM FRAME RAIL.....BROKEN RIVETS AND WELDS....#8-2B IN THE FORD WORKSHOP MANUAL PAGE 502-02-2 DENOTES CROSS MEMBER AS PART OF THE COMPLETE FRAME ASSEMBLY...........UNSURE HOW TO PROCEED CORRECTLY WITH MINIMAL HELP FROM FORD AFTER NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS. *...

Mar 26, 2008 Structure 39,009 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FRAME CROSSMEMBER HAS SEPARATED FROM FRAME RAIL.....BROKEN RIVETS AND WELDS....#8-2B IN THE FORD WORKSHOP MANUAL PAGE 502-02-2 DENOTES CROSS MEMBER AS PART OF THE COMPLETE FRAME ASSEMBLY...........UNSURE HOW TO PROCEED CORRECTLY WITH MINIMAL HELP FROM FORD AFTER NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS. *...

Jun 26, 2007 Tires Crash

2000 FORD F-550 FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND DRIVE INTO A DITCH. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).*JB

Jun 26, 2007 Tires Crash

2000 FORD F-550 FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND DRIVE INTO A DITCH. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).*JB

Mar 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 149,256 mi

WAS DRIVING ALONG IN MY FORD F550 PSD WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT. LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. PULLED OVER THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR FIVE MIN. AND RESTARTED TRUCK. NEXT DAY IT DID THE SAME THING THIS TIME AS WE WERE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT. RESTARTED AND DROVE BACK TO CAMP GROUND AND CHANGED THE CPS ...

Mar 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 149,256 mi

WAS DRIVING ALONG IN MY FORD F550 PSD WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT. LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. PULLED OVER THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR FIVE MIN. AND RESTARTED TRUCK. NEXT DAY IT DID THE SAME THING THIS TIME AS WE WERE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT. RESTARTED AND DROVE BACK TO CAMP GROUND AND CHANGED THE CPS ...

Jan 26, 2007 Steering 26,188 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF A 2000 F550 SUPER DUTY TRUCK WAS TRAVELING LESS THAN 5 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A HARD LEFT U-TURN AND THEN A HARD RIGHT AND THE STEERING SHAFT SNAPPED, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,188. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO AN INDEPENDE...

Jan 26, 2007 Steering 26,188 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF A 2000 F550 SUPER DUTY TRUCK WAS TRAVELING LESS THAN 5 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A HARD LEFT U-TURN AND THEN A HARD RIGHT AND THE STEERING SHAFT SNAPPED, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,188. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO AN INDEPENDE...

Aug 8, 2006 Parking Brake 44,108 mi

EMERGENCY BRACE ACTUATOR PEDAL # F81Z-2780-AA. *JB

Aug 8, 2006 Parking Brake 44,108 mi

EMERGENCY BRACE ACTUATOR PEDAL # F81Z-2780-AA. *JB

Mar 21, 2006 Steering 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 2 MPH IN A PARKING LOT THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN FREELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE STEERING BOX SHAFT HAD BROKEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 4/6/2006 ...

Mar 21, 2006 Steering 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 2 MPH IN A PARKING LOT THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN FREELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE STEERING BOX SHAFT HAD BROKEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 4/6/2006 ...

Feb 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

200 FORD F-550, MISS IN ENGINE UNRESOLVED THRU DEALERS AND OTHER SHOPS, BEEN THIS WAY SINCE NEW, CONSULTED WITH LAST 2 OWNERS, SAME ISSUE, I REPLACED ALL 8 INJECTORS, INJECTOR HARNESS,ROCKER ARMS, STILL ENGINE MISSES AT 24-2600 RPMS, WHITE/BLUE SMOKE, HARD COLD STARTS, ROUGH IDLING, PROBLEM HAS STIL...

Feb 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

200 FORD F-550, MISS IN ENGINE UNRESOLVED THRU DEALERS AND OTHER SHOPS, BEEN THIS WAY SINCE NEW, CONSULTED WITH LAST 2 OWNERS, SAME ISSUE, I REPLACED ALL 8 INJECTORS, INJECTOR HARNESS,ROCKER ARMS, STILL ENGINE MISSES AT 24-2600 RPMS, WHITE/BLUE SMOKE, HARD COLD STARTS, ROUGH IDLING, PROBLEM HAS STIL...

Dec 21, 2004 Tires

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR FORD F550 TRUCKS CONCERNING THE VALE STEMS USED ON 19.5 INCH TIRES. *BF ONE OF THE VEHICLE'S TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE VALVE STEM FAILED CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE TIRES SIDEWALL. ON ANOTHER OCCASION ONE OF THE DUALLY WHEEL TIRE VALVE STEMS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ...

Dec 21, 2004 Tires

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR FORD F550 TRUCKS CONCERNING THE VALE STEMS USED ON 19.5 INCH TIRES. *BF ONE OF THE VEHICLE'S TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE VALVE STEM FAILED CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE TIRES SIDEWALL. ON ANOTHER OCCASION ONE OF THE DUALLY WHEEL TIRE VALVE STEMS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ...

Oct 12, 2004 Steering 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING BOX SHAFT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMAT...

Oct 12, 2004 Steering 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING BOX SHAFT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMAT...

Sep 3, 2004 Tires 24,500 mi

1. TRAVELING EAST ON I-88 IN NY. LOAD 6500 LBS. AT 60 MPH. . SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR IN FRONT LEFT TIRE, WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO BRAKE DOWN LANE WITHOUT INCIDENT. . ROAD SERVICE REPLACED TIRE, COULD FIND NO DEFECTS OR PUNCTURES IN FLAT. WAS SUGESTED VALVE STEM SAFETY MARGIN TO CLOSE TO TIRE INFLATION....

Sep 3, 2004 Tires 24,500 mi

1. TRAVELING EAST ON I-88 IN NY. LOAD 6500 LBS. AT 60 MPH. . SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR IN FRONT LEFT TIRE, WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO BRAKE DOWN LANE WITHOUT INCIDENT. . ROAD SERVICE REPLACED TIRE, COULD FIND NO DEFECTS OR PUNCTURES IN FLAT. WAS SUGESTED VALVE STEM SAFETY MARGIN TO CLOSE TO TIRE INFLATION....

Mar 31, 2004 Wheels 112,696 mi

LOSS OF DUAL REAR WHEELS DUE TO FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Wheels 82,510 mi

LOSS OF DUAL REAR WHEELS DUE TO FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Wheels 112,696 mi

LOSS OF DUAL REAR WHEELS DUE TO FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Wheels 82,510 mi

LOSS OF DUAL REAR WHEELS DUE TO FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS. *AK

Mar 26, 2004 Wheels 15,641 mi

LOSS OF REAR DUAL WHEELS DUE TO FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS.*AK

Mar 26, 2004 Wheels 15,641 mi

LOSS OF REAR DUAL WHEELS DUE TO FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS.*AK

Sep 12, 2003 Structure 83,000 mi

THE RIGHT FRAME RAIL CRACKED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WANTED THE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE.*AK *PH *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Structure 83,000 mi

THE RIGHT FRAME RAIL CRACKED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WANTED THE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE.*AK *PH *JB

Sep 7, 2003 Tires 13,645 mi

I OWN A 2000 FORD F550 MODIFIED BY FONTAINE MODIFICATION COMPANY, LOUISVILLE, KY TO TOW A FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER, GVR 15,900 LBS. THIS WAS A DEMO VEHICLE FOR FONTAINE AND HAD 2598 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IT WAS DELIVERED TO ME AS A NEW VEHICLE WITH A 3 YEAR 36,000 MILES WARRANTY ON 9-29-2002. PRIOR T...

Sep 7, 2003 Tires 13,645 mi

I OWN A 2000 FORD F550 MODIFIED BY FONTAINE MODIFICATION COMPANY, LOUISVILLE, KY TO TOW A FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER, GVR 15,900 LBS. THIS WAS A DEMO VEHICLE FOR FONTAINE AND HAD 2598 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IT WAS DELIVERED TO ME AS A NEW VEHICLE WITH A 3 YEAR 36,000 MILES WARRANTY ON 9-29-2002. PRIOR T...

Jun 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,991 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE LINE DEVELOPED A HOLE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE AS HE WAS GOING OFF RAMP AND THE PEDAL HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A HOLE HAD BLOWN THROUGH THE METAL FLEX LINE. *SCC *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,991 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE LINE DEVELOPED A HOLE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE AS HE WAS GOING OFF RAMP AND THE PEDAL HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A HOLE HAD BLOWN THROUGH THE METAL FLEX LINE. *SCC *JB

Jun 19, 2003 Tires 12,000 mi

VALVE STEM FAILURES ON FOUR TIRES WHILE IN TRANSIT. *MR THREE OF THE TIRES I HAVE AS EVIDENCE PLUS VALVE STEM AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF TIRES. TIRE #1 12,000 MILES, #2 13,000 MILES, #3 14,500 MILES. I WENT FOR VALVE STEM RECALL ABOUT 14-17 MONTHS PRIOR TO ALL TIRE FAILURES AT SAYVILLE FORD. I HAVE AL...

Jun 19, 2003 Tires 12,000 mi

VALVE STEM FAILURES ON FOUR TIRES WHILE IN TRANSIT. *MR THREE OF THE TIRES I HAVE AS EVIDENCE PLUS VALVE STEM AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF TIRES. TIRE #1 12,000 MILES, #2 13,000 MILES, #3 14,500 MILES. I WENT FOR VALVE STEM RECALL ABOUT 14-17 MONTHS PRIOR TO ALL TIRE FAILURES AT SAYVILLE FORD. I HAVE AL...

Jun 19, 2003 Tires 12,000 mi

VALVE STEM FAILURES ON FOUR TIRES WHILE IN TRANSIT. *MR THREE OF THE TIRES I HAVE AS EVIDENCE PLUS VALVE STEM AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF TIRES. TIRE #1 12,000 MILES, #2 13,000 MILES, #3 14,500 MILES. I WENT FOR VALVE STEM RECALL ABOUT 14-17 MONTHS PRIOR TO ALL TIRE FAILURES AT SAYVILLE FORD. I HAVE AL...

Jun 19, 2003 Tires 12,000 mi

VALVE STEM FAILURES ON FOUR TIRES WHILE IN TRANSIT. *MR THREE OF THE TIRES I HAVE AS EVIDENCE PLUS VALVE STEM AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF TIRES. TIRE #1 12,000 MILES, #2 13,000 MILES, #3 14,500 MILES. I WENT FOR VALVE STEM RECALL ABOUT 14-17 MONTHS PRIOR TO ALL TIRE FAILURES AT SAYVILLE FORD. I HAVE AL...

Jun 4, 2003 Tires

REQUEST FOR RECALL INFORMATION FOR 19.5 INCH CONTINENTAL STEEL CORD SIDEWALLS. *MR A ZIPPER RUPTURED ON THE 19.5 INCH STEEL CORD SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. SCC

Jun 4, 2003 Tires

REQUEST FOR RECALL INFORMATION FOR 19.5 INCH CONTINENTAL STEEL CORD SIDEWALLS. *MR A ZIPPER RUPTURED ON THE 19.5 INCH STEEL CORD SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. SCC

Apr 11, 2003 Tires Crash

GENERAL TIRES WERE NOT ALL TERRAIN WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE TIRE EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLE. MR THE TIRES INABILITY TO HOLD THE ROAD CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT A POLE. MODEL/LT SCC *JB

Apr 11, 2003 Tires Crash

GENERAL TIRES WERE NOT ALL TERRAIN WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE TIRE EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLE. MR THE TIRES INABILITY TO HOLD THE ROAD CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT A POLE. MODEL/LT SCC *JB

Apr 4, 2003 Tires

THE VALVE STEMS FAILED ON 3 TIRES, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO FAIL, HOWEVER THE WARRANTY TIRE CENTER INDICATED A NAIL WAS EMBEDDED IN THE TIRE. *PH *JB *CB

Apr 4, 2003 Tires

THE VALVE STEMS FAILED ON 3 TIRES, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO FAIL, HOWEVER THE WARRANTY TIRE CENTER INDICATED A NAIL WAS EMBEDDED IN THE TIRE. *PH *JB *CB

Mar 27, 2003 Tires Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH ALL TERRAIN TIRES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN TWO TIRE RELATED ACCIDENTS WITHIN A 2 YEAR PERIOD. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE TIRES INSTALLED ARE NOT ALL TERRAIN TIRES. PH *NLM

Mar 27, 2003 Tires Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH ALL TERRAIN TIRES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN TWO TIRE RELATED ACCIDENTS WITHIN A 2 YEAR PERIOD. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE TIRES INSTALLED ARE NOT ALL TERRAIN TIRES. PH *NLM

Mar 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

2000 F 550 THE OIL PAN HAS ROTTED FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER STATES THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL. REPLACEMENT OF THE PART REQUIRES THIS REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY COVERED ITEM.*JB

Mar 3, 2003 Wheels 8,600 mi

THE WHEEL LUG NUTS HAD UNFASTENED WHILE DRIVING, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE.*JB

Mar 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

2000 F 550 THE OIL PAN HAS ROTTED FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER STATES THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL. REPLACEMENT OF THE PART REQUIRES THIS REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY COVERED ITEM.*JB

Mar 3, 2003 Wheels 8,600 mi

THE WHEEL LUG NUTS HAD UNFASTENED WHILE DRIVING, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE.*JB

Feb 13, 2003 Tires 17,000 mi

THE TIRE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL NO. 01 V 046 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB THE VALVE COVER HAD COME OUT OF THE RIM, IT WAS LOOSE, AND LEAKED AIR. THE TIRES LOST ALL AIR AND HAD RUN FLAT, CAUSING THEM TO BE TOO DANGEROUS...

Feb 13, 2003 Tires 17,000 mi

THE TIRE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL NO. 01 V 046 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB THE VALVE COVER HAD COME OUT OF THE RIM, IT WAS LOOSE, AND LEAKED AIR. THE TIRES LOST ALL AIR AND HAD RUN FLAT, CAUSING THEM TO BE TOO DANGEROUS...

Nov 5, 2002 Tires

I THINK METAL VALVE STEMS ARE NEEDED IN THESE H.D. TRUCKS. HAS ANY FAILED? ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****769357. *AK *JB

Nov 5, 2002 Tires

I THINK METAL VALVE STEMS ARE NEEDED IN THESE H.D. TRUCKS. HAS ANY FAILED? ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****769357. *AK *JB

Sep 27, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD REGARDING THE TIRES, VALVE STEM #10V046. CONSUMER WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS UP TO FORD'S SPECIFICATIONS. IN SEPTEMBER THE INSIDE REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. CONSUMER WAS PULLING A TRA...

Sep 27, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD REGARDING THE TIRES, VALVE STEM #10V046. CONSUMER WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS UP TO FORD'S SPECIFICATIONS. IN SEPTEMBER THE INSIDE REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. CONSUMER WAS PULLING A TRA...

Aug 1, 2002 Tires Crash

TIRE TRACTION GENERAL 225/70R 19.5 TIRES LOOSE TRACTION WITH THE GROUND, MAINLY ON SNOW---IS UNSAFE IN WINTER COND. & HEAVY RAIN

Aug 1, 2002 Tires Crash

TIRE TRACTION GENERAL 225/70R 19.5 TIRES LOOSE TRACTION WITH THE GROUND, MAINLY ON SNOW---IS UNSAFE IN WINTER COND. & HEAVY RAIN

Jul 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 11,425 MILES 6/17/02 WARRANTY REPLACE FUEL PUMP. 6/28/02 STALLED ON FREEWAY 11,698 LOCAL DEAL GAUDIN FORD PULLED DIESEL FUEL TANK FOUND COATING INSIDE FUEL TANK PEALING OFF PLUGING SYSTEM THEY WOULD NOT WARRANTY THE JOB SAYING ITS A FUEL PROBLEM .WE USE BIODIESEL AS A...

Jul 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 11,425 MILES 6/17/02 WARRANTY REPLACE FUEL PUMP. 6/28/02 STALLED ON FREEWAY 11,698 LOCAL DEAL GAUDIN FORD PULLED DIESEL FUEL TANK FOUND COATING INSIDE FUEL TANK PEALING OFF PLUGING SYSTEM THEY WOULD NOT WARRANTY THE JOB SAYING ITS A FUEL PROBLEM .WE USE BIODIESEL AS A...

Jul 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 11,425 MILES 6/17/02 WARRANTY REPLACE FUEL PUMP. 6/28/02 STALLED ON FREEWAY 11,698 LOCAL DEAL GAUDIN FORD PULLED DIESEL FUEL TANK FOUND COATING INSIDE FUEL TANK PEALING OFF PLUGING SYSTEM THEY WOULD NOT WARRANTY THE JOB SAYING ITS A FUEL PROBLEM .WE USE BIODIESEL AS A...

Jul 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 11,425 MILES 6/17/02 WARRANTY REPLACE FUEL PUMP. 6/28/02 STALLED ON FREEWAY 11,698 LOCAL DEAL GAUDIN FORD PULLED DIESEL FUEL TANK FOUND COATING INSIDE FUEL TANK PEALING OFF PLUGING SYSTEM THEY WOULD NOT WARRANTY THE JOB SAYING ITS A FUEL PROBLEM .WE USE BIODIESEL AS A...

Jul 8, 2002 Tires

RECALL 01V046000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01S05; REAR AXLE INSIDE DUAL TIRE DEFLATED DUE TO VALVE STEM RUPTURING. VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER BEING SERVICED. ALSO, THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO WRONG SIZE VALVE STEM FOR TIRE COMBINED WITH VEHICLE'S WEIGHT CAPACITY AND TIRE PRESSURE. DEALER IS AWARE. *AK ON ANOTHER...

Jul 8, 2002 Tires

RECALL 01V046000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01S05; REAR AXLE INSIDE DUAL TIRE DEFLATED DUE TO VALVE STEM RUPTURING. VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER BEING SERVICED. ALSO, THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO WRONG SIZE VALVE STEM FOR TIRE COMBINED WITH VEHICLE'S WEIGHT CAPACITY AND TIRE PRESSURE. DEALER IS AWARE. *AK ON ANOTHER...

Jun 5, 2002 Tires 17,956 mi

WHILE PULLING 17,000 LB. 5TH WHEEL AT 75 MPH OR MORE A PASSERBY HONKED HIS HORN AND POINTED TO THE VEHICLE REAR PASSENGER DUAL TIRES. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND FOUND THAT THE INSIDE TIRE TREAD HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALLS. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT, THE VALVE STEM WAS DEFECTIVE AN...

Jun 5, 2002 Visibility

WIPER MOTOR GEAR COVER REPLACED. *SLC

Jun 5, 2002 Tires 17,956 mi

WHILE PULLING 17,000 LB. 5TH WHEEL AT 75 MPH OR MORE A PASSERBY HONKED HIS HORN AND POINTED TO THE VEHICLE REAR PASSENGER DUAL TIRES. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND FOUND THAT THE INSIDE TIRE TREAD HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALLS. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT, THE VALVE STEM WAS DEFECTIVE AN...

Jun 5, 2002 Visibility

WIPER MOTOR GEAR COVER REPLACED. *SLC

Jun 3, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER USES VEHICLE FOR HAULING PURPOSES. PILOT BEARING GOES OUT WHICH DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS CAUSES GEARS NOT TO SHIFT. VEHICLE IS ONLY OPERATING IN NEUTRAL, AND RELYING ON THE BRAKES. PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY 1600-1700 MILES. DEALER IS AWARE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER USES VEHICLE FOR HAULING PURPOSES. PILOT BEARING GOES OUT WHICH DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS CAUSES GEARS NOT TO SHIFT. VEHICLE IS ONLY OPERATING IN NEUTRAL, AND RELYING ON THE BRAKES. PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY 1600-1700 MILES. DEALER IS AWARE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER USES VEHICLE FOR HAULING PURPOSES. PILOT BEARING GOES OUT WHICH DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS CAUSES GEARS NOT TO SHIFT. VEHICLE IS ONLY OPERATING IN NEUTRAL, AND RELYING ON THE BRAKES. PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY 1600-1700 MILES. DEALER IS AWARE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER USES VEHICLE FOR HAULING PURPOSES. PILOT BEARING GOES OUT WHICH DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS CAUSES GEARS NOT TO SHIFT. VEHICLE IS ONLY OPERATING IN NEUTRAL, AND RELYING ON THE BRAKES. PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY 1600-1700 MILES. DEALER IS AWARE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 19, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES ALL THE VALVE STEM WAS REPLACE DUE TO A PAST RECALL AND NOW THE PROBLEM REOCCURRING. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES ALL THE VALVE STEM WAS REPLACE DUE TO A PAST RECALL AND NOW THE PROBLEM REOCCURRING. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE FAILED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST TWO WEEKS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO GO FORWARD WITH OUT SLOWING DOWN AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL SLOW DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTH...

Apr 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE FAILED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST TWO WEEKS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO GO FORWARD WITH OUT SLOWING DOWN AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL SLOW DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTH...

Mar 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE AT 40 MPH AND HIGHER. VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE OVER 60 MPH WHEN BRAKING, AND REAR WHEELS LOCK UP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES, AND DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM .*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT REAR WHEELS LOCK UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. *YH

Mar 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE AT 40 MPH AND HIGHER. VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE OVER 60 MPH WHEN BRAKING, AND REAR WHEELS LOCK UP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES, AND DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM .*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT REAR WHEELS LOCK UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. *YH

Mar 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE AT 40 MPH AND HIGHER. VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE OVER 60 MPH WHEN BRAKING, AND REAR WHEELS LOCK UP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES, AND DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM .*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT REAR WHEELS LOCK UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. *YH

Mar 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE AT 40 MPH AND HIGHER. VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE OVER 60 MPH WHEN BRAKING, AND REAR WHEELS LOCK UP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES, AND DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM .*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT REAR WHEELS LOCK UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. *YH

Mar 5, 2002 Tires

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, GENERAL TIRES, SIZE P225/70R19.5, LOSE TRACTION ON SNOWY PAVEMENT, CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THESE TIRES ARE SOLD AS ALL TERRAIN TIRES, HOWEVER THEY ARE NOT. *TT

Mar 5, 2002 Tires

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, GENERAL TIRES, SIZE P225/70R19.5, LOSE TRACTION ON SNOWY PAVEMENT, CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THESE TIRES ARE SOLD AS ALL TERRAIN TIRES, HOWEVER THEY ARE NOT. *TT

Mar 5, 2002 Tires

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, GENERAL TIRES, SIZE P225/70R19.5, LOSE TRACTION ON SNOWY PAVEMENT, CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THESE TIRES ARE SOLD AS ALL TERRAIN TIRES, HOWEVER THEY ARE NOT. *TT

Mar 5, 2002 Tires

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, GENERAL TIRES, SIZE P225/70R19.5, LOSE TRACTION ON SNOWY PAVEMENT, CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THESE TIRES ARE SOLD AS ALL TERRAIN TIRES, HOWEVER THEY ARE NOT. *TT

Jan 31, 2002 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE TO DUMP A LOAD OF MATERIAL A FIRE ERUPTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP IS IN POSSESSION OF TRUCK ,AND HAS NOT RELEASED IT TO THE OWNER. CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE BEING PINCHED, WHICH CAUSED AN INCREASE IN PRESSURE BEHIND THE DIP-STICK. DIP-ST...

Jan 31, 2002 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE TO DUMP A LOAD OF MATERIAL A FIRE ERUPTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP IS IN POSSESSION OF TRUCK ,AND HAS NOT RELEASED IT TO THE OWNER. CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE BEING PINCHED, WHICH CAUSED AN INCREASE IN PRESSURE BEHIND THE DIP-STICK. DIP-ST...

Jan 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL RESISTS AND BECOME VERY HARD, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 11, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH REAR PASSENGER TIRE FELL OFF. NO ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL RESISTS AND BECOME VERY HARD, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 11, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH REAR PASSENGER TIRE FELL OFF. NO ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 23, 2001 Tires

WHILE TOWING 17,500 LB. FIFTHWHEEL, CONSUMER NOTICED BROKEN VALVE STEM ON A CONTINENTAL GENERAL 225 / 70R 19.5 LMT 400 TIRE AND NO AIR IN TIRE. FIRST DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR STATING THAT SIDE WALL OF TIRE COULD BE DAMAGED. CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND HAD THE VALVE REPAIRED. UPON DEPAR...

Oct 23, 2001 Tires

WHILE TOWING 17,500 LB. FIFTHWHEEL, CONSUMER NOTICED BROKEN VALVE STEM ON A CONTINENTAL GENERAL 225 / 70R 19.5 LMT 400 TIRE AND NO AIR IN TIRE. FIRST DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR STATING THAT SIDE WALL OF TIRE COULD BE DAMAGED. CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND HAD THE VALVE REPAIRED. UPON DEPAR...

Oct 23, 2001 Tires

WHILE TOWING 17,500 LB. FIFTHWHEEL, CONSUMER NOTICED BROKEN VALVE STEM ON A CONTINENTAL GENERAL 225 / 70R 19.5 LMT 400 TIRE AND NO AIR IN TIRE. FIRST DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR STATING THAT SIDE WALL OF TIRE COULD BE DAMAGED. CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND HAD THE VALVE REPAIRED. UPON DEPAR...

Oct 23, 2001 Tires

WHILE TOWING 17,500 LB. FIFTHWHEEL, CONSUMER NOTICED BROKEN VALVE STEM ON A CONTINENTAL GENERAL 225 / 70R 19.5 LMT 400 TIRE AND NO AIR IN TIRE. FIRST DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR STATING THAT SIDE WALL OF TIRE COULD BE DAMAGED. CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND HAD THE VALVE REPAIRED. UPON DEPAR...

Sep 28, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED BY RECALL 01V046000 CONCERNING TIRE: VALVE STEM. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED RECALL REPAIRS. HOWEVER, TIRE THAT WAS MISSING A VALVE STEM WAS NOT REPLACED ACCORDING TO THE CORRECTIVE ACTION DEFINED BY RECALL. THOSE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED, AND CONSUMER ...

Sep 28, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED BY RECALL 01V046000 CONCERNING TIRE: VALVE STEM. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED RECALL REPAIRS. HOWEVER, TIRE THAT WAS MISSING A VALVE STEM WAS NOT REPLACED ACCORDING TO THE CORRECTIVE ACTION DEFINED BY RECALL. THOSE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED, AND CONSUMER ...

Jul 11, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT TWENTY MILES ON HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. LEFT FRONT TIRE AIR CAME OUT. HE WAS FORCED OVER TO SHOULDER. CONTINENTAL GENERAL, P22570R19.5. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Jul 11, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT TWENTY MILES ON HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. LEFT FRONT TIRE AIR CAME OUT. HE WAS FORCED OVER TO SHOULDER. CONTINENTAL GENERAL, P22570R19.5. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Jun 19, 2001 Wheels

RUBBER VALVE STEM ON TIRES/RIM. STEM BLOWOUT DAYS AFTER INSPECTION. BLOWOUT GIVE NO WARNING. TIRES DEFLATS INSTINTLY, SHOULD BE REPLACE WITH STEEL STEM.

Jun 19, 2001 Wheels

RUBBER VALVE STEM ON TIRES/RIM. STEM BLOWOUT DAYS AFTER INSPECTION. BLOWOUT GIVE NO WARNING. TIRES DEFLATS INSTINTLY, SHOULD BE REPLACE WITH STEEL STEM.

Jun 15, 2001 Tires

RECALL 01V046000 ON VALVE STEMS DONE ON 23 APR.2001. DEALER INSPECTED VALVE STEMS, DID NOT REPLACE THEM. THEN ON 30 MAY 2001, PASSENGER'S REAR INSIDE TIRE WAS FOUND FLAT WHILE PARKED. *AK ON JUNE 18TH, DRIVER SIDE FRONT VALVE STEM BROKE. *SLC

Jun 15, 2001 Tires

RECALL 01V046000 ON VALVE STEMS DONE ON 23 APR.2001. DEALER INSPECTED VALVE STEMS, DID NOT REPLACE THEM. THEN ON 30 MAY 2001, PASSENGER'S REAR INSIDE TIRE WAS FOUND FLAT WHILE PARKED. *AK ON JUNE 18TH, DRIVER SIDE FRONT VALVE STEM BROKE. *SLC

Jun 5, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER HAD A TIRE VALVE STEM INSPECTION. DEALER INSPECTED TIRE ONE WEEK BEFORE, HE HAD A VALVE BLOWOUT, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER HAD A TIRE VALVE STEM INSPECTION. DEALER INSPECTED TIRE ONE WEEK BEFORE, HE HAD A VALVE BLOWOUT, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL. *AK

May 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER HAD REPLACED BRAKE SYSTEM IN JULY 2000 BUT DID NOT ADVISE CONSUMER OF THE EXACT REPAIRS THAT WERE MADE. BRAKES FAILED AGAIN, DEALER REVIEWED PAST HISTORY ON THEIR SYSTEM, AND VOLUNTARILY WILL REPLACE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM AGAIN WITHOUT ADVISING CONSUMER AGAIN OF EXACT REPAIRS OR RECEIPT. *...

May 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER HAD REPLACED BRAKE SYSTEM IN JULY 2000 BUT DID NOT ADVISE CONSUMER OF THE EXACT REPAIRS THAT WERE MADE. BRAKES FAILED AGAIN, DEALER REVIEWED PAST HISTORY ON THEIR SYSTEM, AND VOLUNTARILY WILL REPLACE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM AGAIN WITHOUT ADVISING CONSUMER AGAIN OF EXACT REPAIRS OR RECEIPT. *...

May 12, 2001 Tires

FAILURE #1: SUDDEN BLOWOUT ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN IOWA OF LEFT FRONT TIRE. TIRE IN SHREDS BY TIME I GOT OFF HIGHWAY. REPLACED TIRE AT OWN EXPENSE. (TIRESIZE: 225R7019.5)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225R7019.5 )

May 12, 2001 Tires

FAILURE #1: SUDDEN BLOWOUT ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN IOWA OF LEFT FRONT TIRE. TIRE IN SHREDS BY TIME I GOT OFF HIGHWAY. REPLACED TIRE AT OWN EXPENSE. (TIRESIZE: 225R7019.5)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225R7019.5 )

May 11, 2001 Tires

DEALER ONLY REPLACED VALVE STEMS, REFUSED TO REPLACE LEAKING TIRES AS STATED IN RECALL. FORD STATED IT WAS UP TO DEALER. *AK

May 11, 2001 Tires

DEALER ONLY REPLACED VALVE STEMS, REFUSED TO REPLACE LEAKING TIRES AS STATED IN RECALL. FORD SAID IT WAS UP TO DEALER. VEHICLE HAD RIGHT REAR TIRE BLOWOUT ON MAY 2, 2001; FRONT LEFT TIRE BLOWOUT ON MAY 8, 2001. *AK

May 11, 2001 Tires

DEALER ONLY REPLACED VALVE STEMS, REFUSED TO REPLACE LEAKING TIRES AS STATED IN RECALL. FORD STATED IT WAS UP TO DEALER. *AK

May 11, 2001 Tires

DEALER ONLY REPLACED VALVE STEMS, REFUSED TO REPLACE LEAKING TIRES AS STATED IN RECALL. FORD SAID IT WAS UP TO DEALER. VEHICLE HAD RIGHT REAR TIRE BLOWOUT ON MAY 2, 2001; FRONT LEFT TIRE BLOWOUT ON MAY 8, 2001. *AK

May 10, 2001 Tires

DEALER WILL ONLY REPLACE VALVE STEMS, NOT LEAKING TIRES AS STATED IN RECALL. FORD SAYS IT'S UP TO DEALER. VEHICLE HAS HAD 3 BLOWOUTS ON MAY 2 AND 3 , 2001; 1 RIGHT FRONT, AND 2 REAR TIRES, AFTER VALVE STEMS WERE REPLACED. *AK

May 10, 2001 Tires

DEALER WILL ONLY REPLACE VALVE STEMS, NOT LEAKING TIRES AS STATED IN RECALL. FORD SAYS IT'S UP TO DEALER. VEHICLE HAS HAD 3 BLOWOUTS ON MAY 2 AND 3 , 2001; 1 RIGHT FRONT, AND 2 REAR TIRES, AFTER VALVE STEMS WERE REPLACED. *AK

May 3, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION (01S05) CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION OF THE VALVE STEM AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE, HOWEVER TIRE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

May 3, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION (01S05) CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION OF THE VALVE STEM AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE, HOWEVER TIRE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

Apr 27, 2001 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT EXTEND FAR ENOUPH TO SEE PAST THE TRUCK BODY CREATING A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND THEY HAVE NOT OFFERED NO SOLUTION.*AK

Apr 27, 2001 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT EXTEND FAR ENOUPH TO SEE PAST THE TRUCK BODY CREATING A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND THEY HAVE NOT OFFERED NO SOLUTION.*AK

Apr 21, 2001 Trailer Hitches

WHILE DRIVING THE WELD IN THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING A SEPARATION OF THE UNITS, WHICH RESULTED IN THE TRAILER OVERTURNING. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

Apr 21, 2001 Trailer Hitches

WHILE DRIVING THE WELD IN THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING A SEPARATION OF THE UNITS, WHICH RESULTED IN THE TRAILER OVERTURNING. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

Apr 10, 2001 Tires

RECALL 01 V 046 000. RECALL STATES THAT THERE SHOULD BE A 12 FEET INFLATOR DEVICE; HOWEVER, FORD DOES NOT PROVIDE INFLATOR DEVICE.*AK CONSUMER FEELS IF SOMEONE WERE INJURED, THE RESPONSIBILITY WOULD FALL ON HIM, THEREFORE CONSUMER DOES NOT WISH TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY REGULATIONS UNTIL THE INFLA...

Apr 10, 2001 Tires

RECALL 01 V 046 000. RECALL STATES THAT THERE SHOULD BE A 12 FEET INFLATOR DEVICE; HOWEVER, FORD DOES NOT PROVIDE INFLATOR DEVICE.*AK CONSUMER FEELS IF SOMEONE WERE INJURED, THE RESPONSIBILITY WOULD FALL ON HIM, THEREFORE CONSUMER DOES NOT WISH TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY REGULATIONS UNTIL THE INFLA...

Apr 10, 2001 Tires

RECALL 01 V 046 000. RECALL STATES THAT THERE SHOULD BE A 12 FEET INFLATOR DEVICE; HOWEVER, FORD DOES NOT PROVIDE INFLATOR DEVICE.*AK CONSUMER FEELS IF SOMEONE WERE INJURED, THE RESPONSIBILITY WOULD FALL ON HIM, THEREFORE CONSUMER DOES NOT WISH TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY REGULATIONS UNTIL THE INFLA...

Apr 10, 2001 Tires

RECALL 01 V 046 000. RECALL STATES THAT THERE SHOULD BE A 12 FEET INFLATOR DEVICE; HOWEVER, FORD DOES NOT PROVIDE INFLATOR DEVICE.*AK CONSUMER FEELS IF SOMEONE WERE INJURED, THE RESPONSIBILITY WOULD FALL ON HIM, THEREFORE CONSUMER DOES NOT WISH TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY REGULATIONS UNTIL THE INFLA...

Apr 5, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO MORE THAN 5 MPH GOING UP A HILL, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO BE INSPECTED FOR THIS PROBLEM AND AFTER VARIOUS DIAGNOSIS AND ATTEMPTED REPAIRS IT WAS FINALLY DISCOVERED THAT MANUFACTURER INSTALLED A GASOLINE PUMP IN THE TRUCK INSTEAD OF A DIESEL FUEL PUMP, CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED AN...

Apr 5, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO MORE THAN 5 MPH GOING UP A HILL, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO BE INSPECTED FOR THIS PROBLEM AND AFTER VARIOUS DIAGNOSIS AND ATTEMPTED REPAIRS IT WAS FINALLY DISCOVERED THAT MANUFACTURER INSTALLED A GASOLINE PUMP IN THE TRUCK INSTEAD OF A DIESEL FUEL PUMP, CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED AN...

Oct 26, 2000 Tires

VARIOUS POSITIONS AND MILES. APPEARS TO BE A "ZIPPER FAILURE IN THE SIDEWALL"*AK (DOT NUMBER: CU8RHMTJ TIRESIZE: 225/70R19.)

Oct 26, 2000 Tires

VARIOUS POSITIONS AND MILES. APPEARS TO BE A "ZIPPER FAILURE IN THE SIDEWALL"*AK (DOT NUMBER: CU8RHMTJ TIRESIZE: 225/70R19.)

Oct 10, 2000 Power Train

TWO CLUTCH FAILURES WITHIN 80000 MILES. INTERSTATE DRIVEN ONLY.

Oct 10, 2000 Power Train

TWO CLUTCH FAILURES WITHIN 80000 MILES. INTERSTATE DRIVEN ONLY.

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

THE TREAD OF THE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALLS. IT WAS THE INSIDE TIRE OF A DUAL WHEEL SETUP. *AK( DOT NUMBER: CU9PHMTJ TIRE SIZE: 2257OR19.5 )

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

THE TREAD OF THE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALLS. IT WAS THE INSIDE TIRE OF A DUAL WHEEL SETUP. *AK( DOT NUMBER: CU9PHMTJ TIRE SIZE: 2257OR19.5 )

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

WHILE PULLING A TRAILER AT 50 MPH WITH DRIVER & ONE PASSENGER, NOTICED A FLAPPING NOISE FROM REAR INNER TIRE. ENTIRE SIDEWALL HAS COLLAPSED ON A 2000, FORD F550 , ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, LMT460; DOT# CU9R1HTR389. TIRE AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. *AK

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

WHILE PULLING A TRAILER AT 50 MPH WITH DRIVER & ONE PASSENGER, NOTICED A FLAPPING NOISE FROM REAR INNER TIRE. ENTIRE SIDEWALL HAS COLLAPSED ON A 2000, FORD F550 , ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, LMT460; DOT# CU9R1HTR389. TIRE AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Suspension

THE TRUCK HAS A VIBRATION, THAT IS WORSE WITH THE TRAILER ATTACHED, IT IS CAUSING THE STEERING TO BE LOOSE, AND IT IS HARD TO KEEP IN YOUR LANE. THE DEALER CAN NOT SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Suspension

THE TRUCK HAS A VIBRATION, THAT IS WORSE WITH THE TRAILER ATTACHED, IT IS CAUSING THE STEERING TO BE LOOSE, AND IT IS HARD TO KEEP IN YOUR LANE. THE DEALER CAN NOT SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ON HIGHWAY DURING BOTH FAILURES COULD NOT STOP. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ON HIGHWAY DURING BOTH FAILURES COULD NOT STOP. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ON HIGHWAY DURING BOTH FAILURES COULD NOT STOP. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ON HIGHWAY DURING BOTH FAILURES COULD NOT STOP. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Power Train

BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE YOKE TO THE TRANSMISSION CAME LOOSE, CAUSING THE DRIVESHAFT TO DROP. DRIVESHAFT DUG INTO THE PAVEMENT, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. TRUCK, WHICH IS OWNED BY SMOTH TOWING IS BEING IS BEING REPAIRED. TRUCK IS OWNED BY . PLEA...

Feb 16, 2000 Power Train

BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE YOKE TO THE TRANSMISSION CAME LOOSE, CAUSING THE DRIVESHAFT TO DROP. DRIVESHAFT DUG INTO THE PAVEMENT, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. TRUCK, WHICH IS OWNED BY SMOTH TOWING IS BEING IS BEING REPAIRED. TRUCK IS OWNED BY . PLEA...