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Jul 30, 2015 Engine 122,000 mi

OIL PRESSURE SUDDENLY WENT TO ZERO.ENGINE BEGAN TO CLATTER.I RETURNED HOME.

Jul 30, 2015 Engine 122,000 mi

OIL PRESSURE SUDDENLY WENT TO ZERO.ENGINE BEGAN TO CLATTER.I RETURNED HOME.

Sep 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE STARTED IN NEUTRAL, IT WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND THROTTLE WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT ANYONE TOUCHING IT, VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE , FRONT WHEEL HIT BUILDING BENDING AXLE AND OTHER COMPONENTS THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 30 DAYS PRIOR WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE. *TR

Sep 6, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 108,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE STARTED IN NEUTRAL, IT WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND THROTTLE WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT ANYONE TOUCHING IT, VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE , FRONT WHEEL HIT BUILDING BENDING AXLE AND OTHER COMPONENTS THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 30 DAYS PRIOR WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE. *TR

Sep 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE STARTED IN NEUTRAL, IT WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND THROTTLE WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT ANYONE TOUCHING IT, VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE , FRONT WHEEL HIT BUILDING BENDING AXLE AND OTHER COMPONENTS THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 30 DAYS PRIOR WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE. *TR

Sep 6, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 108,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE STARTED IN NEUTRAL, IT WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND THROTTLE WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT ANYONE TOUCHING IT, VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE , FRONT WHEEL HIT BUILDING BENDING AXLE AND OTHER COMPONENTS THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 30 DAYS PRIOR WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE. *TR

Sep 6, 2010 Suspension Crash 118,000 mi

I HAVE A 1992 FORD RANGER THE PASSENGER SIDE SPRING TOWER MOUNT IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND THE FRONT SHOCK AND SPRING HAVE DROPPED MAKING THE TRUCK UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE BRAKE LINE WAS SMASHED WHEN IT GAVE WAY. MY BOYFRIEND ALSO HAD A 1992 FORD RANGER THAT THIS HAPPENED TO CAUSING H...

Sep 6, 2010 Suspension Crash 118,000 mi

I HAVE A 1992 FORD RANGER THE PASSENGER SIDE SPRING TOWER MOUNT IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND THE FRONT SHOCK AND SPRING HAVE DROPPED MAKING THE TRUCK UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE BRAKE LINE WAS SMASHED WHEN IT GAVE WAY. MY BOYFRIEND ALSO HAD A 1992 FORD RANGER THAT THIS HAPPENED TO CAUSING H...

Jun 28, 2009 Visibility 88,910 mi

TRUCK WAS WARMING UP WITH ME IN IT AROUND JANUARY. I WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE, THEIR WAS NO RESPONSE AND WAS STUCK IN TRUCK. EVENTUALLY, I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE REAR SLIDING WINDOW. I WAS AND AM NEVER ABLE TO USE MY PASSENGER DOOR AGAIN, FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. *TR

Jun 28, 2009 Visibility 88,910 mi

TRUCK WAS WARMING UP WITH ME IN IT AROUND JANUARY. I WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE, THEIR WAS NO RESPONSE AND WAS STUCK IN TRUCK. EVENTUALLY, I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE REAR SLIDING WINDOW. I WAS AND AM NEVER ABLE TO USE MY PASSENGER DOOR AGAIN, FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. *TR

Jan 26, 2009 Electrical System Fire 124,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM MY COAST GUARD DUTY MY TRUCK STARTED TO FILL WITH SMOKE. I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED IN MY DASH AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS ENGULFING MY TRUCK IN FLAMES. *TR

Jan 26, 2009 Electrical System Fire 124,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM MY COAST GUARD DUTY MY TRUCK STARTED TO FILL WITH SMOKE. I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED IN MY DASH AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS ENGULFING MY TRUCK IN FLAMES. *TR

Jun 26, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,697 mi

JUST THIS PAST TWO WEEKS, WE TRADED TRUCKS. WE RECEIVED A 1992 FORD RANGER. DURING THE SMOG TEST IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL FILLER NECK WAS CRACKED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE PART COST $241 , LABOR $175 WHICH WAS A COSTLY SMOG CHECK. WE HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THIS TYPE OF REPAIR IS VERY CO...

Jun 26, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,697 mi

JUST THIS PAST TWO WEEKS, WE TRADED TRUCKS. WE RECEIVED A 1992 FORD RANGER. DURING THE SMOG TEST IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL FILLER NECK WAS CRACKED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE PART COST $241 , LABOR $175 WHICH WAS A COSTLY SMOG CHECK. WE HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THIS TYPE OF REPAIR IS VERY CO...

Oct 12, 2007 Tires 142,415 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD RANGER. THE VEHICLE HAS FUTURA GLS SUPER SPORT, SIZE P225/60R15 TIRES. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE WAS ALSO BUBBLING, SPLITTING, AND HAD CRACKS ON THE SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES BOUNCED AND SQUEAKED MORE WHILE DRIVING GRE...

Oct 12, 2007 Tires 142,415 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD RANGER. THE VEHICLE HAS FUTURA GLS SUPER SPORT, SIZE P225/60R15 TIRES. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE WAS ALSO BUBBLING, SPLITTING, AND HAD CRACKS ON THE SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES BOUNCED AND SQUEAKED MORE WHILE DRIVING GRE...

May 29, 2007 Suspension 81,000 mi

OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT TWO DAYS, I NOTICED A SCRAPING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. ON THE SECOND DAY, I NOTICED UPON APPROACHING THE TRUCK THAT THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER WAS ALMOST TOUCHING THE TIRE. REMOVING THE WHEEL, I DISCOVERED THAT THE UPPER SPRING SEAT HAD DETERIORATED TO THE POI...

May 29, 2007 Suspension 81,000 mi

OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT TWO DAYS, I NOTICED A SCRAPING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. ON THE SECOND DAY, I NOTICED UPON APPROACHING THE TRUCK THAT THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER WAS ALMOST TOUCHING THE TIRE. REMOVING THE WHEEL, I DISCOVERED THAT THE UPPER SPRING SEAT HAD DETERIORATED TO THE POI...

Nov 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire 99,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THROUGH AN ALLEYWAY, A FIRE ERUPTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE LEFT FRONT DRIVER SIDE DASH PANEL AREA WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALERTED, AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MODERATE FIRE DAMAGE; AN INSURANCE ADJUSTOR DEEMED THE VEHIC...

Nov 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire 99,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THROUGH AN ALLEYWAY, A FIRE ERUPTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE LEFT FRONT DRIVER SIDE DASH PANEL AREA WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALERTED, AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MODERATE FIRE DAMAGE; AN INSURANCE ADJUSTOR DEEMED THE VEHIC...

Nov 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

TRUCK OIL PRESSURE SUDDENLY DROPPED VERY LOW. TRUCK BEGAN MAKING KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE HEAD AREA. DISASSEMBLY OF OIL PAN, OIL PUMP, AND OIL PUMP TUBE SCREEN REVEALED COMPLETE BLOCKAGE OF SCREEN FROM OIL PAN GASKET MATERIAL. *NM

Nov 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

TRUCK OIL PRESSURE SUDDENLY DROPPED VERY LOW. TRUCK BEGAN MAKING KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE HEAD AREA. DISASSEMBLY OF OIL PAN, OIL PUMP, AND OIL PUMP TUBE SCREEN REVEALED COMPLETE BLOCKAGE OF SCREEN FROM OIL PAN GASKET MATERIAL. *NM

Jul 31, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 125 mi

MY 1992 FORD RANGER SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED ON THE MORNING OF JUNE 6, 2006. THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT UNEXPECTEDLY AND WOULDN'T START. I LEFT IT OVERNIGHT AND RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM THE POLICE AT 5 A.M IN THE MORNING SAYING MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. APPARENTLY IT HAD CAUGHT FIRE (WHILE IT WAS O...

Jul 31, 2006 Electrical System Fire 125 mi

MY 1992 FORD RANGER SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED ON THE MORNING OF JUNE 6, 2006. THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT UNEXPECTEDLY AND WOULDN'T START. I LEFT IT OVERNIGHT AND RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM THE POLICE AT 5 A.M IN THE MORNING SAYING MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. APPARENTLY IT HAD CAUGHT FIRE (WHILE IT WAS O...

Jul 31, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 125 mi

MY 1992 FORD RANGER SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED ON THE MORNING OF JUNE 6, 2006. THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT UNEXPECTEDLY AND WOULDN'T START. I LEFT IT OVERNIGHT AND RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM THE POLICE AT 5 A.M IN THE MORNING SAYING MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. APPARENTLY IT HAD CAUGHT FIRE (WHILE IT WAS O...

Jul 31, 2006 Electrical System Fire 125 mi

MY 1992 FORD RANGER SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED ON THE MORNING OF JUNE 6, 2006. THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT UNEXPECTEDLY AND WOULDN'T START. I LEFT IT OVERNIGHT AND RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM THE POLICE AT 5 A.M IN THE MORNING SAYING MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. APPARENTLY IT HAD CAUGHT FIRE (WHILE IT WAS O...

Mar 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 91,649 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AND CRASHED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES AND A BRICK WALL. *AK *NM *SC *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 91,649 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AND CRASHED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES AND A BRICK WALL. *AK *NM *SC *JB

Oct 18, 2004 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE STARTER SOLENOID CLIP CONNECTOR FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START UP AGAIN UNTIL PART IS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 18, 2004 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE STARTER SOLENOID CLIP CONNECTOR FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START UP AGAIN UNTIL PART IS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 23, 2003 Tires 106,291 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH, MY REAR TIRE CAME APART AND TOTALLED THE BED OF MY TRUCK AND BROKE THE BRAKE LINE AND NEARLY CAUSED A ROLLOVER. THIS WAS THE FOURTH OF THE SET OF TIRES TO COME APART OR DEVELOP A BUBBLE.

Dec 23, 2003 Tires 106,291 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH, MY REAR TIRE CAME APART AND TOTALLED THE BED OF MY TRUCK AND BROKE THE BRAKE LINE AND NEARLY CAUSED A ROLLOVER. THIS WAS THE FOURTH OF THE SET OF TIRES TO COME APART OR DEVELOP A BUBBLE.

Oct 10, 2003 Electrical System Fire 39,781 mi

1992 FORD RANGER HAD FIRE IN IGNITION WIRING HARNESS, BELOW DASH AND MOUNTED TO STEERING COLUMN. *LA

Oct 10, 2003 Electrical System Fire 39,781 mi

1992 FORD RANGER HAD FIRE IN IGNITION WIRING HARNESS, BELOW DASH AND MOUNTED TO STEERING COLUMN. *LA

Sep 17, 2003 Seats 71,470 mi

RIGHT FRONT UPPER SPRING SEAT BRACKET (PART NO. 5A318) HAS PREMATURELY RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING BODY TO DROP ONTO FRONT TIRE. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH A THICK PLASTIC COATING ON THE PART ALLOWED MOISTURE TO BE TRAPPED CAUSING PREMATURE RUSTING. UPPER PART OF SPRING SEAT BRACKET PUSHED THROUGH FENDER LI...

Sep 17, 2003 Seats 71,470 mi

RIGHT FRONT UPPER SPRING SEAT BRACKET (PART NO. 5A318) HAS PREMATURELY RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING BODY TO DROP ONTO FRONT TIRE. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH A THICK PLASTIC COATING ON THE PART ALLOWED MOISTURE TO BE TRAPPED CAUSING PREMATURE RUSTING. UPPER PART OF SPRING SEAT BRACKET PUSHED THROUGH FENDER LI...

Sep 3, 2003 Electrical System Fire 53,645 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND/OR IDLING SMOKE COMES FROM BOTH THE STEERING COLUMN AND UNDER THE HOOD. NO FIRES AS OF YET BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE PROBLEM RESOLVED BEFORE THE TRUCK BURNS DOWN.*AK

Sep 3, 2003 Electrical System Fire 53,645 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND/OR IDLING SMOKE COMES FROM BOTH THE STEERING COLUMN AND UNDER THE HOOD. NO FIRES AS OF YET BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE PROBLEM RESOLVED BEFORE THE TRUCK BURNS DOWN.*AK

Jul 13, 2003 Electrical System Fire 74,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jul 13, 2003 Electrical System Fire 74,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jun 17, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED OFF FROM THE INSIDE CABLE. WHILE OPENING THE DOOR TO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 17, 2003 Structure 82,000 mi

INSIDE DOOR HANDLE NO LONGER WORKS DUE TO A BROKEN CABLE LINKAGE DURING COLD WEATHER. FORD SAYS MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL GROUP. OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM OCCUR AGAIN. IF MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL GROUP IT WOULD MEAN THAT IT HAS TH...

Jun 17, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED OFF FROM THE INSIDE CABLE. WHILE OPENING THE DOOR TO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 17, 2003 Structure 82,000 mi

INSIDE DOOR HANDLE NO LONGER WORKS DUE TO A BROKEN CABLE LINKAGE DURING COLD WEATHER. FORD SAYS MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL GROUP. OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM OCCUR AGAIN. IF MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL GROUP IT WOULD MEAN THAT IT HAS TH...

May 20, 2003 Structure 102,680 mi

I OWN 92 FORD RANGER. LAST THURSDAY,5/15/2003, WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I NOTICED MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LOWER THAN THE REST OF THE TRUCK. AFTER I PARKED AT WORK I INVESTIGATED AND NOTICED THAT THE SHOCK/SPRING TOWER WAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT IT WAS ALMOST READY TO FALL OFF. THE SPRING WAS BENT BACKWARDS...

May 20, 2003 Suspension 102,680 mi

I OWN 92 FORD RANGER. LAST THURSDAY,5/15/2003, WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I NOTICED MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LOWER THAN THE REST OF THE TRUCK. AFTER I PARKED AT WORK I INVESTIGATED AND NOTICED THAT THE SHOCK/SPRING TOWER WAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT IT WAS ALMOST READY TO FALL OFF. THE SPRING WAS BENT BACKWARDS...

May 20, 2003 Wheels

THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. *JB

May 20, 2003 Structure 102,680 mi

I OWN 92 FORD RANGER. LAST THURSDAY,5/15/2003, WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I NOTICED MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LOWER THAN THE REST OF THE TRUCK. AFTER I PARKED AT WORK I INVESTIGATED AND NOTICED THAT THE SHOCK/SPRING TOWER WAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT IT WAS ALMOST READY TO FALL OFF. THE SPRING WAS BENT BACKWARDS...

May 20, 2003 Suspension 102,680 mi

I OWN 92 FORD RANGER. LAST THURSDAY,5/15/2003, WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I NOTICED MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LOWER THAN THE REST OF THE TRUCK. AFTER I PARKED AT WORK I INVESTIGATED AND NOTICED THAT THE SHOCK/SPRING TOWER WAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT IT WAS ALMOST READY TO FALL OFF. THE SPRING WAS BENT BACKWARDS...

May 20, 2003 Wheels

THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. *JB

May 19, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT LEAF SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER FELL APART DUE TO RUSTED MOUNT ATTACHMENTS. *NLM

May 19, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT LEAF SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER FELL APART DUE TO RUSTED MOUNT ATTACHMENTS. *NLM

May 13, 2003 Seats

WHILE DRIVING MY 1992 FORD RANGER XLT PICK-UP TRUCK THE DRIVERS SEAT MECHANISM WITHOUT WARNING OR ANY ACTION TO INITIATE THE FAILURE EMITTED A NOISE AND SUDDENLY FAILED. MY TORSO IMMEDIATELY FELL BACKWARDS AS THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINED COMPLETELY. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND A...

May 13, 2003 Seats

WHILE DRIVING MY 1992 FORD RANGER XLT PICK-UP TRUCK THE DRIVERS SEAT MECHANISM WITHOUT WARNING OR ANY ACTION TO INITIATE THE FAILURE EMITTED A NOISE AND SUDDENLY FAILED. MY TORSO IMMEDIATELY FELL BACKWARDS AS THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINED COMPLETELY. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND A...

Apr 22, 2003 Wheels

THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS RUSTED. *JB

Apr 22, 2003 Wheels

THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS RUSTED. *JB

Apr 4, 2003 Suspension 95,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE TRUCK. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK DROPPED DOWN. ON HER WAY HOME, THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON. BY THAT TIME SHE WAS HOME AND TOLD ME WHAT HAPPENED. I CHECKED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND IT WAS EMPTY. LOOKED UNDER THE ...

Apr 4, 2003 Suspension 95,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE TRUCK. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK DROPPED DOWN. ON HER WAY HOME, THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON. BY THAT TIME SHE WAS HOME AND TOLD ME WHAT HAPPENED. I CHECKED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND IT WAS EMPTY. LOOKED UNDER THE ...

Feb 17, 2003 Suspension 101,700 mi

SUSPENSION FAILURE. RIGHT FRONT SPRING SEAT ON MY 1992 FORD RANGER HAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER HAVE BROKEN THROUGH FAILED SPRING SEAT CAUSING VEHICLE TO SAG CONSIDERABLY ON THE RIGHT AND PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRAME ARM WHERE THE SPRING SEAT ...

Feb 17, 2003 Structure 101,700 mi

SUSPENSION FAILURE. RIGHT FRONT SPRING SEAT ON MY 1992 FORD RANGER HAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER HAVE BROKEN THROUGH FAILED SPRING SEAT CAUSING VEHICLE TO SAG CONSIDERABLY ON THE RIGHT AND PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRAME ARM WHERE THE SPRING SEAT ...

Feb 17, 2003 Suspension 101,700 mi

SUSPENSION FAILURE. RIGHT FRONT SPRING SEAT ON MY 1992 FORD RANGER HAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER HAVE BROKEN THROUGH FAILED SPRING SEAT CAUSING VEHICLE TO SAG CONSIDERABLY ON THE RIGHT AND PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRAME ARM WHERE THE SPRING SEAT ...

Feb 17, 2003 Structure 101,700 mi

SUSPENSION FAILURE. RIGHT FRONT SPRING SEAT ON MY 1992 FORD RANGER HAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER HAVE BROKEN THROUGH FAILED SPRING SEAT CAUSING VEHICLE TO SAG CONSIDERABLY ON THE RIGHT AND PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRAME ARM WHERE THE SPRING SEAT ...

Nov 21, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHORTLY AFTER THE NOISE THE BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED. THE CAUSE OF THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS AS A RESULT OF THE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER MOUNT RUSTING AND BREAKING OFF WHICH CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO BRAKE ALSO. P...

Nov 21, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHORTLY AFTER THE NOISE THE BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED. THE CAUSE OF THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS AS A RESULT OF THE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER MOUNT RUSTING AND BREAKING OFF WHICH CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO BRAKE ALSO. P...

Sep 6, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL ODORS ARE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT FUEL LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. THE LEAK IS ACTIVE WHEN STOPPED, AND AFTER STOPPING, THE LEAK CONTINUES UNTIL THE PRESSURE IS RELIEVED ON TH...

Sep 6, 2002 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 6, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL ODORS ARE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT FUEL LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. THE LEAK IS ACTIVE WHEN STOPPED, AND AFTER STOPPING, THE LEAK CONTINUES UNTIL THE PRESSURE IS RELIEVED ON TH...

Sep 6, 2002 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 27, 2002 Suspension

FAILURE OF THE RIGHT SUSPENSION, COLLAPSED. UPPER SPRING SEAT AND SHOCK MOUNTING BRACKET RUSTED OUT AND BROKE OFF. DEALER ASSESSED THE FAILURE ALONG WITH A FORD FIELD ENGINEER. CONCLUSION WAS THAT THERE IS NO HISTORY OF THIS TYPE OF FAILURE IN FORD'S RECORDS AND NO RECALLS. BLAMED THE FAILURE ON ACC...

Aug 27, 2002 Suspension

FAILURE OF THE RIGHT SUSPENSION, COLLAPSED. UPPER SPRING SEAT AND SHOCK MOUNTING BRACKET RUSTED OUT AND BROKE OFF. DEALER ASSESSED THE FAILURE ALONG WITH A FORD FIELD ENGINEER. CONCLUSION WAS THAT THERE IS NO HISTORY OF THIS TYPE OF FAILURE IN FORD'S RECORDS AND NO RECALLS. BLAMED THE FAILURE ON ACC...

Aug 7, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, EXTERIOR MIRRORS WILL FOLD IN, CONSUMER WOULD BE UNABLE TO VIEW OR USE THE MIRRORS.*AK *SLC

Aug 7, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, EXTERIOR MIRRORS WILL FOLD IN, CONSUMER WOULD BE UNABLE TO VIEW OR USE THE MIRRORS.*AK *SLC

Aug 6, 2002 Electrical System Fire

A FIRE STARTED ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIRSSHOP FOR REPAIRS. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 6, 2002 Electrical System Fire

A FIRE STARTED ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIRSSHOP FOR REPAIRS. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 1, 2002 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS BRACKET BROKE AFTER CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WASAWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT HAD NOT REMEDY.*AK

Jul 1, 2002 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS BRACKET BROKE AFTER CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WASAWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT HAD NOT REMEDY.*AK

May 28, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRES LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE. THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE, BUT I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. AFTER 3 OR 4 MINUTES, THE SMOKE CLEARED. IGNITION AT THIS POINT WAS "FROZEN" AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE MOVED. ...

May 28, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRES LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE. THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE, BUT I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. AFTER 3 OR 4 MINUTES, THE SMOKE CLEARED. IGNITION AT THIS POINT WAS "FROZEN" AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE MOVED. ...

May 3, 2002 Suspension

SPRING TOWER DETERIORATED PREMATURELY AND COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING ALONG HIGHWAY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE ALMOST LOSING CONTROL. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF WHAT WAS HAPPENING. I EVEN HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED THE DAY BEFORE, AND NO APPEARENT DEFECT WAS DETECTED. WHEN I CONFRONED THE SERVICE WRITER AT...

May 3, 2002 Suspension

SPRING TOWER DETERIORATED PREMATURELY AND COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING ALONG HIGHWAY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE ALMOST LOSING CONTROL. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF WHAT WAS HAPPENING. I EVEN HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED THE DAY BEFORE, AND NO APPEARENT DEFECT WAS DETECTED. WHEN I CONFRONED THE SERVICE WRITER AT...

May 2, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SAW SMOKE COMING FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER DASH. SOUND LIKE THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS RUNNING. VEHICLE COMPLETELY BURNED ON INSIDE. PLEASE ADD VIN.*JB

May 2, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SAW SMOKE COMING FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER DASH. SOUND LIKE THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS RUNNING. VEHICLE COMPLETELY BURNED ON INSIDE. PLEASE ADD VIN.*JB

Mar 20, 2002 Tires

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN RIGHT TIRE FELL OFF. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TRAVEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, FRONT RIGHT TIRE ROLLED OFF AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT POLE AND DAMAGED SOME PART OF THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS ONE INJURY. *YH

Mar 20, 2002 Tires

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN RIGHT TIRE FELL OFF. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TRAVEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, FRONT RIGHT TIRE ROLLED OFF AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT POLE AND DAMAGED SOME PART OF THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS ONE INJURY. *YH

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FRAME DROPPED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SHOCK, THE PART FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FRAME DROPPED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SHOCK, THE PART FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FRAME DROPPED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SHOCK, THE PART FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST.*JB

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FRAME DROPPED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SHOCK, THE PART FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST.*JB

Jan 29, 2002 Tires

TIRE TREAD SEPARATED.*AK (TIRESIZE: P215/75R15)

Jan 29, 2002 Tires

TIRE TREAD SEPARATED.*AK (TIRESIZE: P215/75R15)

Oct 30, 2001 Trailer Hitches

IN JULY OF 2001, WE WERE GIVEN A 92 FORD RANGER, TO GIVE TO OUR OLDEST SON WHEN HE GOT OLDER, BY MY MOTHER IN-LAW (WHO WAS HIS W HOLE WORLD) THAT PASSED AWAY AT THE END OF THAT MONTH. WE DECIDED TO MOVE TO IDAHO IN AUGUST, SO WE WENT TO UHAUL TO GET A TRAILER TO HAUL OUR STUFF. UHAUL ATTACHED A 6'...

Oct 30, 2001 Trailer Hitches

IN JULY OF 2001, WE WERE GIVEN A 92 FORD RANGER, TO GIVE TO OUR OLDEST SON WHEN HE GOT OLDER, BY MY MOTHER IN-LAW (WHO WAS HIS W HOLE WORLD) THAT PASSED AWAY AT THE END OF THAT MONTH. WE DECIDED TO MOVE TO IDAHO IN AUGUST, SO WE WENT TO UHAUL TO GET A TRAILER TO HAUL OUR STUFF. UHAUL ATTACHED A 6'...

Sep 26, 2001 Suspension

WINDSHIELD LEAKS & FRAME RUSTING. SUSPENSION BOWED MAIN STRUCTOR ARMS. ENGINE PASSING OIL FROM DAY ONE OF OWNERSHIP. INTERIOR DOOR PLASTIC FRAME CRACKING. DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTS.

Sep 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WINDSHIELD LEAKS & FRAME RUSTING. SUSPENSION BOWED MAIN STRUCTOR ARMS. ENGINE PASSING OIL FROM DAY ONE OF OWNERSHIP. INTERIOR DOOR PLASTIC FRAME CRACKING. DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTS.

Sep 26, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD LEAKS & FRAME RUSTING. SUSPENSION BOWED MAIN STRUCTOR ARMS. ENGINE PASSING OIL FROM DAY ONE OF OWNERSHIP. INTERIOR DOOR PLASTIC FRAME CRACKING. DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTS.

Sep 26, 2001 Equipment

WINDSHIELD LEAKS & FRAME RUSTING. SUSPENSION BOWED MAIN STRUCTOR ARMS. ENGINE PASSING OIL FROM DAY ONE OF OWNERSHIP. INTERIOR DOOR PLASTIC FRAME CRACKING. DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTS.

Sep 26, 2001 Suspension

WINDSHIELD LEAKS & FRAME RUSTING. SUSPENSION BOWED MAIN STRUCTOR ARMS. ENGINE PASSING OIL FROM DAY ONE OF OWNERSHIP. INTERIOR DOOR PLASTIC FRAME CRACKING. DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTS.

Sep 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WINDSHIELD LEAKS & FRAME RUSTING. SUSPENSION BOWED MAIN STRUCTOR ARMS. ENGINE PASSING OIL FROM DAY ONE OF OWNERSHIP. INTERIOR DOOR PLASTIC FRAME CRACKING. DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTS.

Sep 26, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD LEAKS & FRAME RUSTING. SUSPENSION BOWED MAIN STRUCTOR ARMS. ENGINE PASSING OIL FROM DAY ONE OF OWNERSHIP. INTERIOR DOOR PLASTIC FRAME CRACKING. DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTS.

Sep 26, 2001 Equipment

WINDSHIELD LEAKS & FRAME RUSTING. SUSPENSION BOWED MAIN STRUCTOR ARMS. ENGINE PASSING OIL FROM DAY ONE OF OWNERSHIP. INTERIOR DOOR PLASTIC FRAME CRACKING. DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTS.

Sep 19, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLES FIRESTONE TIRE HAD TRADE SEPARATED AND THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACING THEM, TIRES WERE NOT COVERED BY FORD'S REPLACEMENT PROGRAM OR ANY FIRESTONE RECALL. ( TIRE SIZE P195/70R14) *YH

Sep 19, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLES FIRESTONE TIRE HAD TRADE SEPARATED AND THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACING THEM, TIRES WERE NOT COVERED BY FORD'S REPLACEMENT PROGRAM OR ANY FIRESTONE RECALL. ( TIRE SIZE P195/70R14) *YH

Sep 19, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLES FIRESTONE TIRE HAD TRADE SEPARATED AND THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACING THEM, TIRES WERE NOT COVERED BY FORD'S REPLACEMENT PROGRAM OR ANY FIRESTONE RECALL. ( TIRE SIZE P195/70R14) *YH

Sep 19, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLES FIRESTONE TIRE HAD TRADE SEPARATED AND THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACING THEM, TIRES WERE NOT COVERED BY FORD'S REPLACEMENT PROGRAM OR ANY FIRESTONE RECALL. ( TIRE SIZE P195/70R14) *YH

Sep 13, 2001 Suspension

TIE RODS ARE BENT. ALSO, VEHICLE IS OUT OF LINE, AND WILL NOT GO STRAIGHT ON ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 13, 2001 Steering

TIE RODS ARE BENT. ALSO, VEHICLE IS OUT OF LINE, AND WILL NOT GO STRAIGHT ON ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 13, 2001 Suspension

TIE RODS ARE BENT. ALSO, VEHICLE IS OUT OF LINE, AND WILL NOT GO STRAIGHT ON ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 13, 2001 Steering

TIE RODS ARE BENT. ALSO, VEHICLE IS OUT OF LINE, AND WILL NOT GO STRAIGHT ON ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 31, 2001 Visibility

MIRRORS FLOP OVER DUE TO WIND / SLIPSTREAM; BAD DESIGN; MANY CLOSE CALLS CHANGING LANES ON FREEWAY; CANNOT FIND A BETTER SUBSTITUTE THAT WILL FIT THIS MODEL. *AK

Aug 31, 2001 Visibility

MIRRORS FLOP OVER DUE TO WIND / SLIPSTREAM; BAD DESIGN; MANY CLOSE CALLS CHANGING LANES ON FREEWAY; CANNOT FIND A BETTER SUBSTITUTE THAT WILL FIT THIS MODEL. *AK

Aug 28, 2001 Suspension

HOUSING FOR SHOCK AND COIL SPRING BROKEN ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. *AK

Aug 28, 2001 Suspension

HOUSING FOR SHOCK AND COIL SPRING BROKEN ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. *AK

Jul 18, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

TAILGATE ON THIS RANGER AND 4 OTHER PEOPLES DO NOT OPEN ON.

Jul 18, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

TAILGATE ON THIS RANGER AND 4 OTHER PEOPLES DO NOT OPEN ON.

Jun 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

A SMALL TOYOTA CAR WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND IMPACTED DRIVERS SIDE OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL TWO TIMES.FRONT END SUFFERED SEVERE DAMAGE, AND DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUFFERED LEG/ARM, AND NECK INJURIES AS WELL AS BROKEN RIBS. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

A SMALL TOYOTA CAR WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND IMPACTED DRIVERS SIDE OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL TWO TIMES.FRONT END SUFFERED SEVERE DAMAGE, AND DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUFFERED LEG/ARM, AND NECK INJURIES AS WELL AS BROKEN RIBS. *AK

May 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS COMPUTER FAILED AGAIN AFTER FORD DEALER REPLACED ORIGINAL. UPPER SHOCK/SPRING MOUNT COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND SUSPENSION. LOCAL DEALER REFUSED TO REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE MANUFATURERS DEFECTS. *AK

May 20, 2001 Suspension

ABS COMPUTER FAILED AGAIN AFTER FORD DEALER REPLACED ORIGINAL. UPPER SHOCK/SPRING MOUNT COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND SUSPENSION. LOCAL DEALER REFUSED TO REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE MANUFATURERS DEFECTS. *AK

May 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS COMPUTER FAILED AGAIN AFTER FORD DEALER REPLACED ORIGINAL. UPPER SHOCK/SPRING MOUNT COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND SUSPENSION. LOCAL DEALER REFUSED TO REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE MANUFATURERS DEFECTS. *AK

May 20, 2001 Suspension

ABS COMPUTER FAILED AGAIN AFTER FORD DEALER REPLACED ORIGINAL. UPPER SHOCK/SPRING MOUNT COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND SUSPENSION. LOCAL DEALER REFUSED TO REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE MANUFATURERS DEFECTS. *AK

May 3, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS PARKED AT HIS DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND WHEEL WERE TILTING OUT FROM VEHICLE, THE PART NUMBER IS E3TZ*5A306*B, CONSUMER STATES THIS PART WAS ALMOST TOTALLY BROKEN AND THE SHOCK WAS OPEN 3-4 INCHES. *SLC

May 3, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS PARKED AT HIS DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND WHEEL WERE TILTING OUT FROM VEHICLE, THE PART NUMBER IS E3TZ*5A306*B, CONSUMER STATES THIS PART WAS ALMOST TOTALLY BROKEN AND THE SHOCK WAS OPEN 3-4 INCHES. *SLC

Apr 17, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, AND TRIED TO CHANGE LANES SHE HAS TO ROLL DOWN HER WINDOW TO HOLD THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR IN PLACE, BECAUSE THE MIRRORS WOULD BLOW AGAINST THE WINDOWS CAUSING HER TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE, ALL THE CONSUMER CAN SEE IS THE PAVEMENT OUTSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE D...

Apr 17, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, AND TRIED TO CHANGE LANES SHE HAS TO ROLL DOWN HER WINDOW TO HOLD THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR IN PLACE, BECAUSE THE MIRRORS WOULD BLOW AGAINST THE WINDOWS CAUSING HER TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE, ALL THE CONSUMER CAN SEE IS THE PAVEMENT OUTSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE D...

Apr 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

IN DECEMBER 2000, OUR '92 RANGER RECEIVED A DIAGNOSIS THAT THE BRAKE POWER BOOSTER HAD FAILED BUT WHEN THE POWER BOOSTER WAS REMOVED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS FULL OF GASOLINE DUE TO A FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FAILURE. IN FACT, ALL COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO A VACUUM LINE NOW CONTAINED GAS INSTEAD ...

Apr 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

IN DECEMBER 2000, OUR '92 RANGER RECEIVED A DIAGNOSIS THAT THE BRAKE POWER BOOSTER HAD FAILED BUT WHEN THE POWER BOOSTER WAS REMOVED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS FULL OF GASOLINE DUE TO A FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FAILURE. IN FACT, ALL COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO A VACUUM LINE NOW CONTAINED GAS INSTEAD ...

Apr 5, 2001 Tires

DRIVING NORTH ON I-35. TIRE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. OTHER NUMBERS ON TIRE: 22625 UPRW-156E 0114 (PJHY PKKR 488). *AK (DOT NUMBER: PJHY PKKR TIRESIZE: 21570R14)

Apr 5, 2001 Tires

DRIVING NORTH ON I-35. TIRE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. OTHER NUMBERS ON TIRE: 22625 UPRW-156E 0114 (PJHY PKKR 488). *AK (DOT NUMBER: PJHY PKKR TIRESIZE: 21570R14)

Mar 30, 2001 Suspension

SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE MAKING NOISE. CONSUMER CHECKED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND FOUND RIGHT UPPER SPRING MOUNT HAD RUSTED *AK CONSUMER STATES THEY STARTED TO BEND AWAY FROM THE SPRING, THE SHOCK HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY FREE. *SLC

Mar 30, 2001 Suspension

SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE MAKING NOISE. CONSUMER CHECKED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND FOUND RIGHT UPPER SPRING MOUNT HAD RUSTED *AK CONSUMER STATES THEY STARTED TO BEND AWAY FROM THE SPRING, THE SHOCK HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY FREE. *SLC

Mar 30, 2001 Suspension

SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE MAKING NOISE. CONSUMER CHECKED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND FOUND RIGHT UPPER SPRING MOUNT HAD RUSTED *AK CONSUMER STATES THEY STARTED TO BEND AWAY FROM THE SPRING, THE SHOCK HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY FREE. *SLC

Mar 30, 2001 Suspension

SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE MAKING NOISE. CONSUMER CHECKED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND FOUND RIGHT UPPER SPRING MOUNT HAD RUSTED *AK CONSUMER STATES THEY STARTED TO BEND AWAY FROM THE SPRING, THE SHOCK HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY FREE. *SLC

Mar 13, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF DASHBOARD . CONSUMER TURNED AROUND AND DROVE ABOUT A BLOCK, PARKED CAR AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF DASHBOARD . CONSUMER TURNED AROUND AND DROVE ABOUT A BLOCK, PARKED CAR AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Feb 14, 2001 Suspension

I NOTICED THAT MY TRUCK WAS BEGINNING TO LEAD TOWARD THE RIGHT. AFTER CLOSE EXAMINATION , I DISCOVERED THAT THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING HOUSING ASSEMBLY WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY AND THE SPRING ITSELF WAS BENDING IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION. IF IT HAD LET GO COMPLETLY, IT COULD HAVE...

Feb 14, 2001 Suspension

I NOTICED THAT MY TRUCK WAS BEGINNING TO LEAD TOWARD THE RIGHT. AFTER CLOSE EXAMINATION , I DISCOVERED THAT THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING HOUSING ASSEMBLY WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY AND THE SPRING ITSELF WAS BENDING IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION. IF IT HAD LET GO COMPLETLY, IT COULD HAVE...

Feb 12, 2001 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Electrical System Fire

AFTER TURNING HEAT ON 30 SECONDS LATER SMOKE AND FLAMES CAME FROM UNDER DASH AREA, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Electrical System Fire

AFTER TURNING HEAT ON 30 SECONDS LATER SMOKE AND FLAMES CAME FROM UNDER DASH AREA, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP PICK UP SCREEN CLOGGED WITH GASKET MATERIAL AND SILICONE SEALANT FROM OIL PAN GASKET RESULTING IN LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE.*AK

Jan 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP PICK UP SCREEN CLOGGED WITH GASKET MATERIAL AND SILICONE SEALANT FROM OIL PAN GASKET RESULTING IN LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE.*AK

Nov 21, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS INSPECTING TIRES AND NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD HAD BEGAN TO SEPARATE ON INNER SIDEWALL OF TIRES. DUNLAP TIRE, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS INSPECTING TIRES AND NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD HAD BEGAN TO SEPARATE ON INNER SIDEWALL OF TIRES. DUNLAP TIRE, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Nov 14, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT IGNITION WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WANTS $125 BEFORE LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER FOUND THAT CONNECTOR ON TOP OF STEERING COLUMN IS COMPLETELY MELTED & IS BARE. *AK

Nov 14, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT IGNITION WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WANTS $125 BEFORE LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER FOUND THAT CONNECTOR ON TOP OF STEERING COLUMN IS COMPLETELY MELTED & IS BARE. *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING, SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING, OTHER TIMES WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT. SOMETIMES IT CAN BE RESTARTED RIGHT AWAY, OTHER TIMES NOT. I'VE HEARD RUMORS THAT THERE MAY BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM IN THE WORKS. I CHECKED THE FORD WEB AND FOUND NO RECALLS OF ANY SORT. *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING, SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING, OTHER TIMES WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT. SOMETIMES IT CAN BE RESTARTED RIGHT AWAY, OTHER TIMES NOT. I'VE HEARD RUMORS THAT THERE MAY BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM IN THE WORKS. I CHECKED THE FORD WEB AND FOUND NO RECALLS OF ANY SORT. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 76MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE, VEHICLE SWERVED AND FLIPPED ON THE HIGHWAY. DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. FIRESTONE, P21575R15. FIRESTONE, WAS NOTIFIED, AND THERE WERE INJURIES.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 76MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE, VEHICLE SWERVED AND FLIPPED ON THE HIGHWAY. DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. FIRESTONE, P21575R15. FIRESTONE, WAS NOTIFIED, AND THERE WERE INJURIES.*AK

Oct 13, 2000 Tires

THREE OF FOUR TIRES HAVE FAILED, TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED A THUMPING NOISE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING (FIRESTONE FR480 215/70R14). NLM

Oct 13, 2000 Tires

THREE OF FOUR TIRES HAVE FAILED, TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED A THUMPING NOISE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING (FIRESTONE FR480 215/70R14). NLM

Oct 13, 2000 Tires

THREE OF FOUR TIRES HAVE FAILED, TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED A THUMPING NOISE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING (FIRESTONE FR480 215/70R14). NLM

Oct 13, 2000 Tires

THREE OF FOUR TIRES HAVE FAILED, TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED A THUMPING NOISE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING (FIRESTONE FR480 215/70R14). NLM

Sep 24, 2000 Suspension

RT FRONT UPPER SPRING /SHOCK MOUNT RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH CAUSING SUSPENSION COLLAPSE AND SHOCK FAILURE - AT HIGHWAY SPEED - RUST WAS HIDDEN BY COATING ON PLATE - NO RUST ON BALANCE OF TRUCK. RUBBER BUMP STOP DESTROYED-NOT ABLE TO BE REPLACED, NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM FORD

Sep 24, 2000 Suspension

RT FRONT UPPER SPRING /SHOCK MOUNT RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH CAUSING SUSPENSION COLLAPSE AND SHOCK FAILURE - AT HIGHWAY SPEED - RUST WAS HIDDEN BY COATING ON PLATE - NO RUST ON BALANCE OF TRUCK. RUBBER BUMP STOP DESTROYED-NOT ABLE TO BE REPLACED, NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM FORD

Sep 18, 2000 Structure

THE VEHICLE WAS DISCOVERED IN THE MORNING WITH THE FRONT RIGHT FENDER RESTING ALMOST ON THE TIRE. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE SPRING SUPPORT BROKEN AND RESTING AGAINST THE AFT WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT HAD FRONT END DAMAGE AND HAS BEEN RUST PROOFED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE SUPPORT APPEARES TO HAVE C...

Sep 18, 2000 Structure

THE VEHICLE WAS DISCOVERED IN THE MORNING WITH THE FRONT RIGHT FENDER RESTING ALMOST ON THE TIRE. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE SPRING SUPPORT BROKEN AND RESTING AGAINST THE AFT WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT HAD FRONT END DAMAGE AND HAS BEEN RUST PROOFED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE SUPPORT APPEARES TO HAVE C...

Sep 13, 2000 Electrical System Fire

TRUCK WHILE PARKED IN DRIVE WAY CAUGHT ON FIRE IN IGNITION SWITCH AREA, BURNING STEERING COLUM, MELTED INSTRUMENT PANEL AND DASH PANEL INTO THE FLOOR, MELTED DRIVER DOOR PANEL AND HEAD LINER, ALSO BORKE WINDSHIELD DO TO HEAT.

Sep 13, 2000 Electrical System Fire

TRUCK WHILE PARKED IN DRIVE WAY CAUGHT ON FIRE IN IGNITION SWITCH AREA, BURNING STEERING COLUM, MELTED INSTRUMENT PANEL AND DASH PANEL INTO THE FLOOR, MELTED DRIVER DOOR PANEL AND HEAD LINER, ALSO BORKE WINDSHIELD DO TO HEAT.

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE P235/70R15; HAVE THERE BEEN ANY TYPE OF RECALLS OF THIS TIRE. INSD STATES TREAD DID SEPARATE. (CLAIM# 36-A135-436) *MW

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE P235/70R15; HAVE THERE BEEN ANY TYPE OF RECALLS OF THIS TIRE. INSD STATES TREAD DID SEPARATE. (CLAIM# 36-A135-436) *MW

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

I WAS DRIVING FROM SACRAMENTO, CA TO FRESNO, CA. OUTSIDE OF MERCED, THE TOP LAYER OF MY TIRE PEELED OFF, CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. THE TIRE FLAP SLAPPED INTO THE BACK REAR PANEL OF MY TRUCK, AND DAMAGED THE BACK PANEL, TAIL LIGHTS, AND TAILPIPE. I BELIEVE THAT ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE B...

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

I WAS DRIVING FROM SACRAMENTO, CA TO FRESNO, CA. OUTSIDE OF MERCED, THE TOP LAYER OF MY TIRE PEELED OFF, CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. THE TIRE FLAP SLAPPED INTO THE BACK REAR PANEL OF MY TRUCK, AND DAMAGED THE BACK PANEL, TAIL LIGHTS, AND TAILPIPE. I BELIEVE THAT ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE B...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

WE HAD JUST DEPARTED HOME AND HAD BEEN ON INTERSTATE 5 IN SEATTLE FOR A COUPLE OF MILES WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER POINTED OUT THAT WE HAD A PROBLEM. WE PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY SHORTLY AND SAW THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS IN BAD SHAPE. APPARENTLY, THE FORWARD BIAS OF WEIGHT MADE THIS UNNOTICEABLE T...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

WE HAD JUST DEPARTED HOME AND HAD BEEN ON INTERSTATE 5 IN SEATTLE FOR A COUPLE OF MILES WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER POINTED OUT THAT WE HAD A PROBLEM. WE PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY SHORTLY AND SAW THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS IN BAD SHAPE. APPARENTLY, THE FORWARD BIAS OF WEIGHT MADE THIS UNNOTICEABLE T...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

WE HAD JUST DEPARTED HOME AND HAD BEEN ON INTERSTATE 5 IN SEATTLE FOR A COUPLE OF MILES WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER POINTED OUT THAT WE HAD A PROBLEM. WE PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY SHORTLY AND SAW THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS IN BAD SHAPE. APPARENTLY, THE FORWARD BIAS OF WEIGHT MADE THIS UNNOTICEABLE T...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

WE HAD JUST DEPARTED HOME AND HAD BEEN ON INTERSTATE 5 IN SEATTLE FOR A COUPLE OF MILES WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER POINTED OUT THAT WE HAD A PROBLEM. WE PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY SHORTLY AND SAW THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS IN BAD SHAPE. APPARENTLY, THE FORWARD BIAS OF WEIGHT MADE THIS UNNOTICEABLE T...

Aug 31, 2000 Power Train

THE PROBLEM WITH GETTING THE TRUCK TO GO INTO GEAR HAPPENS OFF AND ON. IT IS GETTING WORSE. IGNITION IS TO A POINT THAT I MUST JUMP START IT. I AM DISABLE TO THE POINT OF PUSHING THE TRUCK IN ORDER TO START IT.

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

I HAD 9 FLATS AND 2 SIDEWALL FAILURE WITHIN 3,000 MILES, I WHEN TO THE FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO GO TO FIRESTONE DEALER, I WANTED TO GET THE TIRES ADJUSTED, BECAUSE THE TIRES WAS TO PRONG TO PUNCHURE (TO SOFT). I GOT NO HELP FROM EITHER DEALER. I TALKED TO A FIRESTONE REP. WHAT A TOTAL WA...

Aug 31, 2000 Power Train

THE PROBLEM WITH GETTING THE TRUCK TO GO INTO GEAR HAPPENS OFF AND ON. IT IS GETTING WORSE. IGNITION IS TO A POINT THAT I MUST JUMP START IT. I AM DISABLE TO THE POINT OF PUSHING THE TRUCK IN ORDER TO START IT.

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

I HAD 9 FLATS AND 2 SIDEWALL FAILURE WITHIN 3,000 MILES, I WHEN TO THE FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO GO TO FIRESTONE DEALER, I WANTED TO GET THE TIRES ADJUSTED, BECAUSE THE TIRES WAS TO PRONG TO PUNCHURE (TO SOFT). I GOT NO HELP FROM EITHER DEALER. I TALKED TO A FIRESTONE REP. WHAT A TOTAL WA...

Aug 22, 2000 Tires

PE-00020, FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRE SIZE 27X8-50R14. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON HIGHWAY, TREAD ON A 1992 FORD RANGER SEPARATED ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. ALSO, STATES TIRE REMAINED INFLATED. *AK *SLC

Aug 22, 2000 Tires

PE-00020, FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRE SIZE 27X8-50R14. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON HIGHWAY, TREAD ON A 1992 FORD RANGER SEPARATED ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. ALSO, STATES TIRE REMAINED INFLATED. *AK *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Suspension

RIGHT UPPER SPRING SUPPORT RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING SPRING AND SHOCK TO SHIFT INWARD AND WADGE AGAINST FRAME AND INNER FENDER.

Aug 21, 2000 Suspension

RIGHT UPPER SPRING SUPPORT RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING SPRING AND SHOCK TO SHIFT INWARD AND WADGE AGAINST FRAME AND INNER FENDER.

Aug 17, 2000 Tires

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING UP MT. LEMMON, NEAR TUCSON, AZ. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OVERLOADED. SHE PULLED OVER WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE THAT WAS APPARENTLY DUE TO THE SEPARATED TREAD SECTION (ABOUT 1/3 OF THE ENTIRE TREAD) HITTING THE INSIDE OF THE FENDER WELL. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED REGULARLY, INCLU...

Aug 17, 2000 Tires

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING UP MT. LEMMON, NEAR TUCSON, AZ. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OVERLOADED. SHE PULLED OVER WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE THAT WAS APPARENTLY DUE TO THE SEPARATED TREAD SECTION (ABOUT 1/3 OF THE ENTIRE TREAD) HITTING THE INSIDE OF THE FENDER WELL. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED REGULARLY, INCLU...

Aug 16, 2000 Suspension

FRONT SPRING UPPER SEAT RUSTED UNTIL FAILURE, NO OTHER RUST IN FRAME OR SUSPENSION PARTS. FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED DROPPING THE BODY NEARLY TO THE TIRE. LEFT SIDE IDENTICAL PARTS ARE FLAWLESS.

Aug 16, 2000 Suspension

FRONT SPRING UPPER SEAT RUSTED UNTIL FAILURE, NO OTHER RUST IN FRAME OR SUSPENSION PARTS. FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED DROPPING THE BODY NEARLY TO THE TIRE. LEFT SIDE IDENTICAL PARTS ARE FLAWLESS.

Jun 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MAIN BRAKE LINE RUPTURED DUE TO RUBBING ON PARKING BRAKE CABLE, CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MAIN BRAKE LINE RUPTURED DUE TO RUBBING ON PARKING BRAKE CABLE, CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Jun 25, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 25, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 11, 2000 Seats Crash

DURING A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION, THE SEAT DETACHED FROM THE FRAME WHILE AN EIGHT (8) YEAR OLD CHILD WEIGHT 80-90 POUNDS WAS BELTED INTO THE SEAT. THIS SEAT FAILURE RESULTED IN MULTIPLE FACIAL INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT. *AK

Jun 11, 2000 Seats Crash

DURING A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION, THE SEAT DETACHED FROM THE FRAME WHILE AN EIGHT (8) YEAR OLD CHILD WEIGHT 80-90 POUNDS WAS BELTED INTO THE SEAT. THIS SEAT FAILURE RESULTED IN MULTIPLE FACIAL INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT. *AK

May 29, 2000 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT SAGGED.PULLED OVER SAW FLUID LEAKING LOOK IN FENDER WELL SAW SPRING HANGER RUSTED OUT AND SPRING PUSH UP INTO INNER FENDER AND BRAKE LINE BROKE

May 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT SAGGED.PULLED OVER SAW FLUID LEAKING LOOK IN FENDER WELL SAW SPRING HANGER RUSTED OUT AND SPRING PUSH UP INTO INNER FENDER AND BRAKE LINE BROKE

May 29, 2000 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT SAGGED.PULLED OVER SAW FLUID LEAKING LOOK IN FENDER WELL SAW SPRING HANGER RUSTED OUT AND SPRING PUSH UP INTO INNER FENDER AND BRAKE LINE BROKE

May 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT SAGGED.PULLED OVER SAW FLUID LEAKING LOOK IN FENDER WELL SAW SPRING HANGER RUSTED OUT AND SPRING PUSH UP INTO INNER FENDER AND BRAKE LINE BROKE

May 1, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE WENT DOWN. THEN, BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. PULLED UP TO A LIGHT TO CHECK, AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID RUNNING OUT,. TRUCK WAS SITTING LOW BECAUSE THE SHOCKS HAD DROPPED DOWN ON THE BRAKE LINE. *AK

May 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE WENT DOWN. THEN, BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. PULLED UP TO A LIGHT TO CHECK, AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID RUNNING OUT,. TRUCK WAS SITTING LOW BECAUSE THE SHOCKS HAD DROPPED DOWN ON THE BRAKE LINE. *AK

May 1, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE WENT DOWN. THEN, BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. PULLED UP TO A LIGHT TO CHECK, AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID RUNNING OUT,. TRUCK WAS SITTING LOW BECAUSE THE SHOCKS HAD DROPPED DOWN ON THE BRAKE LINE. *AK

May 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE WENT DOWN. THEN, BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. PULLED UP TO A LIGHT TO CHECK, AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID RUNNING OUT,. TRUCK WAS SITTING LOW BECAUSE THE SHOCKS HAD DROPPED DOWN ON THE BRAKE LINE. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SIDE EXTERIOR MIRRORS FOLD IN. OWNER BOUGHT REPLACEMENT MIRRORS, BUT THESE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Apr 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR, AND BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SIDE EXTERIOR MIRRORS FOLD IN. OWNER BOUGHT REPLACEMENT MIRRORS, BUT THESE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Apr 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR, AND BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Structure

WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY. WE HAVE OBSERVED THIS PROBLEM ON MULTIPLE VEHICLES FROM 1990 THROUGH 1993. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Structure

WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY. WE HAVE OBSERVED THIS PROBLEM ON MULTIPLE VEHICLES FROM 1990 THROUGH 1993. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 25, 2000 Suspension

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Visibility

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Steering

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Suspension

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Suspension

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Visibility

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Steering

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 25, 2000 Suspension

TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIV...

Feb 17, 2000 Visibility

OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR WILL NOT HOLD ITS POSITION, KEEPS MOVING, AND CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Visibility

OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR WILL NOT HOLD ITS POSITION, KEEPS MOVING, AND CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Feb 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TRAVELING HEADLIGHT'S WOULD FLICKER WITHOUT INDICATION INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TRAVELING HEADLIGHT'S WOULD FLICKER WITHOUT INDICATION INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Suspension

HAD WE BEEN GOING 60 MPH AND THE TIRE RUBBED WE SURLY WOULD BE DEAD. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM CAUSED BY THE PART BEING COATED WITH PLASTIC HOLDING IN MOISTURE.

Jan 21, 2000 Suspension

HAD WE BEEN GOING 60 MPH AND THE TIRE RUBBED WE SURLY WOULD BE DEAD. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM CAUSED BY THE PART BEING COATED WITH PLASTIC HOLDING IN MOISTURE.

Jan 11, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

DURING VEHICLE COLLISION THE SHOULDER SEATBELT BROKE CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER DUE TO FASTNER FAILURE. *MJS

Jan 11, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

DURING VEHICLE COLLISION THE SHOULDER SEATBELT BROKE CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER DUE TO FASTNER FAILURE. *MJS

Jan 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STOPPED READING PRESSURE. RATTLING HEARD IN VALVES. ENGINE QUIT. EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN. *AK

Jan 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STOPPED READING PRESSURE. RATTLING HEARD IN VALVES. ENGINE QUIT. EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN. *AK

Jan 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STOPPED READING PRESSURE. RATTLING HEARD IN VALVES. ENGINE QUIT. EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN. *AK

Jan 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STOPPED READING PRESSURE. RATTLING HEARD IN VALVES. ENGINE QUIT. EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STARTED THE AUTOMOBILE AND IMMEDIATELY IT TOOK OFF, GOING THROUGH HIS YARD AND THEN INTO HIS NEIGHBOR'S YARD. VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT HIT A POLE. NO INJURIES. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS IN A LOCKED POSITION ALL OF THE TIME. *AK *YC

Dec 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STARTED THE AUTOMOBILE AND IMMEDIATELY IT TOOK OFF, GOING THROUGH HIS YARD AND THEN INTO HIS NEIGHBOR'S YARD. VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT HIT A POLE. NO INJURIES. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS IN A LOCKED POSITION ALL OF THE TIME. *AK *YC

Nov 20, 1999 Visibility

THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE SIDE MIRRORS OF THE '92 RANGER. THEY LOSE THEIR ABILITY TO MAINTAIN POSITION AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS OF USE. I'VE GONE THROUGH TWO SETS OF MIRRORS (BOTH SIDES). MY SIDE MIRRORS "COLLAPSE" WHEN I DRIVE OVER 45 MPH RESULTING IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION-I HAVE NO REAR ...

Nov 20, 1999 Visibility

THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE SIDE MIRRORS OF THE '92 RANGER. THEY LOSE THEIR ABILITY TO MAINTAIN POSITION AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS OF USE. I'VE GONE THROUGH TWO SETS OF MIRRORS (BOTH SIDES). MY SIDE MIRRORS "COLLAPSE" WHEN I DRIVE OVER 45 MPH RESULTING IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION-I HAVE NO REAR ...

Sep 26, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND ROOF OF THE TRUCK IS PEELING. THE DEALER CALLED IT PAINT DELAMINATION AND ADMITTED IT AS A FACTORY DEFECT. HOWEVER SINCE MY 3YR/30000MI WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED THERE WAS NOTING THEY COULD DO. I PERSUDED THE ISSUE WITH ANOTHER DEALER AND GOT THE SAME STORY. I CALLED THE FAC...

Sep 26, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND ROOF OF THE TRUCK IS PEELING. THE DEALER CALLED IT PAINT DELAMINATION AND ADMITTED IT AS A FACTORY DEFECT. HOWEVER SINCE MY 3YR/30000MI WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED THERE WAS NOTING THEY COULD DO. I PERSUDED THE ISSUE WITH ANOTHER DEALER AND GOT THE SAME STORY. I CALLED THE FAC...

Sep 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATED THEN DROPPED. RATTLING HEARD IN VALVES AFTER PRESSURE DROP.

Sep 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATED THEN DROPPED. RATTLING HEARD IN VALVES AFTER PRESSURE DROP.

Sep 23, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE RETURN. WHEN STARTING THE TRUCK FUEL SPRAYS EVERYWHERE. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND AFTER OWNER STARTED SMELLING FUEL. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE RETURN. WHEN STARTING THE TRUCK FUEL SPRAYS EVERYWHERE. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND AFTER OWNER STARTED SMELLING FUEL. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PLASTIC FUNNEL BEARING SNAPPED, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PLASTIC FUNNEL BEARING SNAPPED, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 13, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE RUNNING BROAD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CAME OFF, TORN APART ON THE BACK TIRE, DAMAGED THE WHEEL WELL AND THE REAR LIGHT. MANUFACTURER/DEALER ARE NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 13, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE RUNNING BROAD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CAME OFF, TORN APART ON THE BACK TIRE, DAMAGED THE WHEEL WELL AND THE REAR LIGHT. MANUFACTURER/DEALER ARE NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Structure

AFTER EXHAUST HAD BEEN DONE THE SHOP TOWER MOUNT RUSTED COMPLETELY. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Structure

AFTER EXHAUST HAD BEEN DONE THE SHOP TOWER MOUNT RUSTED COMPLETELY. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Suspension

WHEEL BEARING WAS NOT GREASED ENOUGH, WHICH WAS THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE WHEEL FALLING OFF OF THE VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS

Aug 30, 1999 Suspension

WHEEL BEARING WAS NOT GREASED ENOUGH, WHICH WAS THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE WHEEL FALLING OFF OF THE VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS

Aug 27, 1999 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT SPRING BRACKET RUSTED OUT AND COLLAPSED, CAUSING FENDER TO DRAG TIRE WHILE PULLING OUT GARAGE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER . *AK

Aug 27, 1999 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT SPRING BRACKET RUSTED OUT AND COLLAPSED, CAUSING FENDER TO DRAG TIRE WHILE PULLING OUT GARAGE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER . *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Structure

THE CARRIAGE THAT HOLDS THE SPRING BROKE CAUSING FRAME TO LEAN / TILT. DEALER SAID THE CARRIAGE HAS TO BE RIVITED BACK ONTO THE FRAME.

Aug 24, 1999 Structure

THE CARRIAGE THAT HOLDS THE SPRING BROKE CAUSING FRAME TO LEAN / TILT. DEALER SAID THE CARRIAGE HAS TO BE RIVITED BACK ONTO THE FRAME.

Aug 13, 1999 Suspension

THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED BECAUSE OF DRAINAGE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. THIS PROBLEM WAS FOUND WHEN TRUCK WENT THROUGH INSPECTION. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 13, 1999 Suspension

THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED BECAUSE OF DRAINAGE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. THIS PROBLEM WAS FOUND WHEN TRUCK WENT THROUGH INSPECTION. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Suspension

I WAS PREPARING TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND MY TRUCK PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT AND THE FRONT RINGHT SIDE DROPPED DOWN. I PULLED OVER AS SOON AS I COULD AND LOOKED UNDER IT ONLY TO FIND THAT THE SPRING SADDLE HAD DETERIORATED AWAY TO NOTHING! IT ACTUALLY FELL APART INTO FLAKES OF M...

Aug 10, 1999 Suspension

I WAS PREPARING TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND MY TRUCK PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT AND THE FRONT RINGHT SIDE DROPPED DOWN. I PULLED OVER AS SOON AS I COULD AND LOOKED UNDER IT ONLY TO FIND THAT THE SPRING SADDLE HAD DETERIORATED AWAY TO NOTHING! IT ACTUALLY FELL APART INTO FLAKES OF M...

Aug 2, 1999 Visibility

EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE FOLDING AGAINST THE VEHICLE ,AND THERE IS NO WAY TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM BESIDES REPLACING THE MIRRORS. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Visibility

EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE FOLDING AGAINST THE VEHICLE ,AND THERE IS NO WAY TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM BESIDES REPLACING THE MIRRORS. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT UPPER SPRING RUSTED OUT AND COLLAPSED. BODY OF VEHICLE RUBBING THE TIRE. HAD A TOTAL COLLAPSE HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED, LOSS OF CONTROL AND BRAKES WOULD OCCUR ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR FACILITY (MIDAS). LEFT SIDE UPPER SPRING SEAT APPEARS TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. ESTIMATED COST OF REPA...

Jul 14, 1999 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRRORS CONTINUALLY FALL DOWN IN ADJUSTMENT WHILE DRIVING, CAN NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY, VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT UPPER SPRING RUSTED OUT AND COLLAPSED. BODY OF VEHICLE RUBBING THE TIRE. HAD A TOTAL COLLAPSE HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED, LOSS OF CONTROL AND BRAKES WOULD OCCUR ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR FACILITY (MIDAS). LEFT SIDE UPPER SPRING SEAT APPEARS TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. ESTIMATED COST OF REPA...

Jul 14, 1999 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRRORS CONTINUALLY FALL DOWN IN ADJUSTMENT WHILE DRIVING, CAN NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY, VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. MJS

Jun 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE MAKING A NORMAL BRAKE APPLICATION THE MASTER CYLINDER ATTACHMENTS STUDS FAILED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION, DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (96V024). *YC

Jun 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE MAKING A NORMAL BRAKE APPLICATION THE MASTER CYLINDER ATTACHMENTS STUDS FAILED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION, DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (96V024). *YC

Mar 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AND GOING SHORT DISTANCE, SMOKE UNDER DASH, CAUGHT ON FIRE, MELTING DASH AND COMPONENTS. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AND GOING SHORT DISTANCE, SMOKE UNDER DASH, CAUGHT ON FIRE, MELTING DASH AND COMPONENTS. *AK

Mar 19, 1999 Suspension

THIS LET THE RIGHT FRONT DROP DOWN AND THE SPRING SHOVE UP TO THE INNER FENDER

Mar 19, 1999 Suspension

THIS LET THE RIGHT FRONT DROP DOWN AND THE SPRING SHOVE UP TO THE INNER FENDER

Mar 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE WHEN CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED, DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL INSTEAD THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED.

Mar 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE WHEN CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED, DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL INSTEAD THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED.

Mar 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

READ BRAKE DRUMS HAVE WARPED 3 OR 4 TIMES EACH SIDE, MAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATE. TURNED BY DEALER ONCE AND POSSIBLY REPLACED ONCE, CONSTANT PROBLEM. HAVE SMELLED MELTING WIRE INSULATION SEVERAL TIMES. OUTSIDE MIRRORS FOLD BACK OVER 55 MPH. REPLACED ONCE, STILL PROBLEM. GAS TANK DRIPS GAS, PLASTIC T...

Mar 6, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

READ BRAKE DRUMS HAVE WARPED 3 OR 4 TIMES EACH SIDE, MAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATE. TURNED BY DEALER ONCE AND POSSIBLY REPLACED ONCE, CONSTANT PROBLEM. HAVE SMELLED MELTING WIRE INSULATION SEVERAL TIMES. OUTSIDE MIRRORS FOLD BACK OVER 55 MPH. REPLACED ONCE, STILL PROBLEM. GAS TANK DRIPS GAS, PLASTIC T...

Mar 6, 1999 Electrical System

READ BRAKE DRUMS HAVE WARPED 3 OR 4 TIMES EACH SIDE, MAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATE. TURNED BY DEALER ONCE AND POSSIBLY REPLACED ONCE, CONSTANT PROBLEM. HAVE SMELLED MELTING WIRE INSULATION SEVERAL TIMES. OUTSIDE MIRRORS FOLD BACK OVER 55 MPH. REPLACED ONCE, STILL PROBLEM. GAS TANK DRIPS GAS, PLASTIC T...

Mar 6, 1999 Visibility

READ BRAKE DRUMS HAVE WARPED 3 OR 4 TIMES EACH SIDE, MAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATE. TURNED BY DEALER ONCE AND POSSIBLY REPLACED ONCE, CONSTANT PROBLEM. HAVE SMELLED MELTING WIRE INSULATION SEVERAL TIMES. OUTSIDE MIRRORS FOLD BACK OVER 55 MPH. REPLACED ONCE, STILL PROBLEM. GAS TANK DRIPS GAS, PLASTIC T...

Mar 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

READ BRAKE DRUMS HAVE WARPED 3 OR 4 TIMES EACH SIDE, MAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATE. TURNED BY DEALER ONCE AND POSSIBLY REPLACED ONCE, CONSTANT PROBLEM. HAVE SMELLED MELTING WIRE INSULATION SEVERAL TIMES. OUTSIDE MIRRORS FOLD BACK OVER 55 MPH. REPLACED ONCE, STILL PROBLEM. GAS TANK DRIPS GAS, PLASTIC T...

Mar 6, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

READ BRAKE DRUMS HAVE WARPED 3 OR 4 TIMES EACH SIDE, MAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATE. TURNED BY DEALER ONCE AND POSSIBLY REPLACED ONCE, CONSTANT PROBLEM. HAVE SMELLED MELTING WIRE INSULATION SEVERAL TIMES. OUTSIDE MIRRORS FOLD BACK OVER 55 MPH. REPLACED ONCE, STILL PROBLEM. GAS TANK DRIPS GAS, PLASTIC T...

Mar 6, 1999 Electrical System

READ BRAKE DRUMS HAVE WARPED 3 OR 4 TIMES EACH SIDE, MAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATE. TURNED BY DEALER ONCE AND POSSIBLY REPLACED ONCE, CONSTANT PROBLEM. HAVE SMELLED MELTING WIRE INSULATION SEVERAL TIMES. OUTSIDE MIRRORS FOLD BACK OVER 55 MPH. REPLACED ONCE, STILL PROBLEM. GAS TANK DRIPS GAS, PLASTIC T...

Mar 6, 1999 Visibility

READ BRAKE DRUMS HAVE WARPED 3 OR 4 TIMES EACH SIDE, MAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATE. TURNED BY DEALER ONCE AND POSSIBLY REPLACED ONCE, CONSTANT PROBLEM. HAVE SMELLED MELTING WIRE INSULATION SEVERAL TIMES. OUTSIDE MIRRORS FOLD BACK OVER 55 MPH. REPLACED ONCE, STILL PROBLEM. GAS TANK DRIPS GAS, PLASTIC T...

Mar 1, 1999 Power Train

MAIN SHAFT WENT THROUGH TRANSMISSION CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION.

Mar 1, 1999 Power Train

MAIN SHAFT WENT THROUGH TRANSMISSION CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION.

Feb 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, SMOKE UNDER DASH, TURNED TO FLAMES, MELTED DASH AND COMPONETS

Feb 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, SMOKE UNDER DASH, TURNED TO FLAMES, MELTED DASH AND COMPONETS

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

IN TWO OCCURRENCES WHILE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AND TAPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING AT A HIGHER SPEED, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS OCCUR WHEN BOTH THE ABS AND PARKING LIGHT ILLUMINATE. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

IN TWO OCCURRENCES WHILE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AND TAPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING AT A HIGHER SPEED, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS OCCUR WHEN BOTH THE ABS AND PARKING LIGHT ILLUMINATE. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Jan 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER PARKING TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED FIRE TO BE ELECTRICAL. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER PARKING TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED FIRE TO BE ELECTRICAL. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Seats

WHILE DRIVING THE BACK SUPPORT ON DRIVERS SEAT GAVE OUT, FALLING BACKWARDS.DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE NEXT MONTH THE PASSENGERS SEAT BROKE IN THE SAME LOCATION CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE ALSO. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Seats

WHILE DRIVING THE BACK SUPPORT ON DRIVERS SEAT GAVE OUT, FALLING BACKWARDS.DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE NEXT MONTH THE PASSENGERS SEAT BROKE IN THE SAME LOCATION CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE ALSO. *AK

Nov 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL PUMP GETS CLOGGED WITH DETERIORATED RUBBER FROM THE OIL PAN GASKET, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Nov 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL PUMP GETS CLOGGED WITH DETERIORATED RUBBER FROM THE OIL PAN GASKET, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Seats

BOTH SEAT LATCHES ARE BROKEN (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) CAUSING SEATS TO FALL BACK.

Nov 13, 1998 Seats

BOTH SEAT LATCHES ARE BROKEN (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) CAUSING SEATS TO FALL BACK.

Oct 30, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

A LEAK IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEMS WAS FOUND DURING THE ANNUAL CHECK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INVESTIGATION AND REPAIR. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE SUPPORTING STRAPS AND THAT THE FUEL FILLER WAS ALSO CRACKED.

Oct 30, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

A LEAK IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEMS WAS FOUND DURING THE ANNUAL CHECK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INVESTIGATION AND REPAIR. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE SUPPORTING STRAPS AND THAT THE FUEL FILLER WAS ALSO CRACKED.

Oct 14, 1998 Visibility

WHILE GOING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WOULD NOT BE A ABLE TO SEE A LARGE VEHICLE COMING FROM THE OTHER DIRECTION. DUE TO BOTH SIDE VIEW MIRRORS FLAPPING INWARD. *AK

Oct 14, 1998 Visibility

WHILE GOING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WOULD NOT BE A ABLE TO SEE A LARGE VEHICLE COMING FROM THE OTHER DIRECTION. DUE TO BOTH SIDE VIEW MIRRORS FLAPPING INWARD. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR HOUSING HAD MELTED. DEALER HAS SEEN. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR HOUSING HAD MELTED. DEALER HAS SEEN. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Electrical System Fire

AS OWNER STARTED THE TRUCK IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH AFTER BEING PARKED FOR ABOUT 6 HOURS. MECHANIC STATED THAT FIRE WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FIRE WAS PUT ON BY OWNER. THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Electrical System Fire

AS OWNER STARTED THE TRUCK IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH AFTER BEING PARKED FOR ABOUT 6 HOURS. MECHANIC STATED THAT FIRE WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FIRE WAS PUT ON BY OWNER. THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LOCKS UP.

Jul 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LOCKS UP.

Jul 1, 1998 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING GEAR TO STICK.

Jul 1, 1998 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING GEAR TO STICK.

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN TURNING THE KEY TO START VEHICLE WHEN IT RELEASES KEY, STARTER CONTINUES TO TURN. IGNITION SWITCH OFF/ON SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO RELEASE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, NO RECALLS, NO GUARANTEE THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD BE REMEDIED. PROBLEM SEEMS WORSE AT NIGHT OR COLD TEMPERATURE. WHEN ENGINE IS W...

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN TURNING THE KEY TO START VEHICLE WHEN IT RELEASES KEY, STARTER CONTINUES TO TURN. IGNITION SWITCH OFF/ON SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO RELEASE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, NO RECALLS, NO GUARANTEE THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD BE REMEDIED. PROBLEM SEEMS WORSE AT NIGHT OR COLD TEMPERATURE. WHEN ENGINE IS W...

Apr 17, 1998 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRRORS BLOW IN TOWARDS WINDOWS.

Apr 17, 1998 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRRORS BLOW IN TOWARDS WINDOWS.

Mar 24, 1998 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRRORS FLAP INTO WINDOWS WHEN GOING OVER 50 MPH OR OVER, NO VISIBILITY, REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES.

Mar 24, 1998 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRRORS FLAP INTO WINDOWS WHEN GOING OVER 50 MPH OR OVER, NO VISIBILITY, REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES.

Mar 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE IS INDICATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ONLY A TEST SYSTEM FAILURE.

Mar 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE IS INDICATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ONLY A TEST SYSTEM FAILURE.

Feb 26, 1998 Electrical System Fire

OWNER STATES INSIDE OF VEHICLE CABIN CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTES OF RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 26, 1998 Electrical System Fire

OWNER STATES INSIDE OF VEHICLE CABIN CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTES OF RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Seats Crash

WHILE STOPPED REARENDED, RESULTING IN BOTH FRONT SEATS DISLODGING FROM THEIR TRACKS, AND BOTH SEATBACKS BROKE AND COLLASPED. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Seats Crash

WHILE STOPPED REARENDED, RESULTING IN BOTH FRONT SEATS DISLODGING FROM THEIR TRACKS, AND BOTH SEATBACKS BROKE AND COLLASPED. *AK

Jan 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAK DUE TO IMPROPER FACTORY INSTALLATION OF FUEL TANK. *AK

Jan 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAK DUE TO IMPROPER FACTORY INSTALLATION OF FUEL TANK. *AK

Nov 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS A DEFECT IN THE VALVE TRAIN, THE VALVE TAPPET HOLES THAT ALLOW THE OIL TO FLOW THROUGH ARE SMALLER THAN THE NEW FORD TAPPET HOLES. THIS CAUSED THE ROLLER ROCKER ARM FULCRUMS TO FAIL AS WELL AS THE VALVE COVER GASKET.29113 DUP OF 524264; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

Nov 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS A DEFECT IN THE VALVE TRAIN, THE VALVE TAPPET HOLES THAT ALLOW THE OIL TO FLOW THROUGH ARE SMALLER THAN THE NEW FORD TAPPET HOLES. THIS CAUSED THE ROLLER ROCKER ARM FULCRUMS TO FAIL AS WELL AS THE VALVE COVER GASKET.29113 DUP OF 524264; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

Oct 15, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED FOR 3 HOURS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. *AK *SLC

Oct 15, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED FOR 3 HOURS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. *AK *SLC

Jul 31, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH THE REARVIEW MIRRORS FLOPPED DOWN BECAUSE OF THE WIND. PROBLEM NOT CORRECTED. *AK

Jul 31, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH THE REARVIEW MIRRORS FLOPPED DOWN BECAUSE OF THE WIND. PROBLEM NOT CORRECTED. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Wheels

THE WHEEL HUB BROKE, CAUSING THE WHEEL BEARING TO BE CHEWED UP AND PUSHES THE BRAKE PAD AWAY, CAUSING GRINDING. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE WHEEL HUB BROKE, CAUSING THE WHEEL BEARING TO BE CHEWED UP AND PUSHES THE BRAKE PAD AWAY, CAUSING GRINDING. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Wheels

THE WHEEL HUB BROKE, CAUSING THE WHEEL BEARING TO BE CHEWED UP AND PUSHES THE BRAKE PAD AWAY, CAUSING GRINDING. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE WHEEL HUB BROKE, CAUSING THE WHEEL BEARING TO BE CHEWED UP AND PUSHES THE BRAKE PAD AWAY, CAUSING GRINDING. *AK

May 20, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THERE WAS A FIRE WHICH ORIGINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ONCE THE FIRE STARTED, IT MELTED THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

May 20, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THERE WAS A FIRE WHICH ORIGINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ONCE THE FIRE STARTED, IT MELTED THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN, INCLUDING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO IGNITION SWITCH.

Apr 15, 1997 Seats Crash

FRONT SEATS DISLODGED DURING A REAR END COLLISION, BRAKING SEAT BACKS AND FLINGING PASSENGERS INTO REAR WINDOW, CAUSING INJURY.

Apr 15, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN, INCLUDING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO IGNITION SWITCH.

Apr 15, 1997 Seats Crash

FRONT SEATS DISLODGED DURING A REAR END COLLISION, BRAKING SEAT BACKS AND FLINGING PASSENGERS INTO REAR WINDOW, CAUSING INJURY.

Mar 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON AT AVERAGE SPEED THE VEHICLE HAD A MELTDOWN CAUDED BY A COMBINATION OF THINGS, ESPECIALLY EXHAUST AND POWER STEERING LEAKS, ETC. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON AT AVERAGE SPEED THE VEHICLE HAD A MELTDOWN CAUDED BY A COMBINATION OF THINGS, ESPECIALLY EXHAUST AND POWER STEERING LEAKS, ETC. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Visibility

RIGHT HAND EXTERIOR MIRROR MOVES OUT OF POSITION.

Mar 6, 1997 Visibility

RIGHT HAND EXTERIOR MIRROR MOVES OUT OF POSITION.

Feb 4, 1997 Structure

THE LATCH THAT HOLDS THE POWER DOOR CLOSED IS BROKEN. WHEN ITS COLD OUTSIDE THE DOOR CAN'T BE LOCKED. THIS MODEL HAS A RECALL ON IT. FORD SAYS IT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 4, 1997 Structure

THE LATCH THAT HOLDS THE POWER DOOR CLOSED IS BROKEN. WHEN ITS COLD OUTSIDE THE DOOR CAN'T BE LOCKED. THIS MODEL HAS A RECALL ON IT. FORD SAYS IT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 31, 1997 Equipment Fire

THE RESISTOR MOUNTED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER HEATER CASE BOX OVERHEATED, CAUSING A SHORT WHICH STARTED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE EVAPORATOR CASE/BLOWER MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND THE CORE. VEHICLE IS BEING SERVICED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jan 31, 1997 Equipment Fire

THE RESISTOR MOUNTED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER HEATER CASE BOX OVERHEATED, CAUSING A SHORT WHICH STARTED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE EVAPORATOR CASE/BLOWER MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND THE CORE. VEHICLE IS BEING SERVICED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Power Train

UNIVERSAL JOINT: CONSTANT VELOCITY FAILURE; ALSO ENGINE VALVE COVER/WATER PUMP LEAKS. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

UNIVERSAL JOINT: CONSTANT VELOCITY FAILURE; ALSO ENGINE VALVE COVER/WATER PUMP LEAKS. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

UNIVERSAL JOINT: CONSTANT VELOCITY FAILURE; ALSO ENGINE VALVE COVER/WATER PUMP LEAKS. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Power Train

UNIVERSAL JOINT: CONSTANT VELOCITY FAILURE; ALSO ENGINE VALVE COVER/WATER PUMP LEAKS. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

UNIVERSAL JOINT: CONSTANT VELOCITY FAILURE; ALSO ENGINE VALVE COVER/WATER PUMP LEAKS. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

UNIVERSAL JOINT: CONSTANT VELOCITY FAILURE; ALSO ENGINE VALVE COVER/WATER PUMP LEAKS. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Structure

THE CABLE BROKE FROM THE DOOR BECAUSE IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE. OWNER CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR. DEALER REPLACED CABLE UNDER RECALL AND EVER SINCE THEN THE CABLE THE DOOR HAS NOT BEEN WORKING. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Structure

THE CABLE BROKE FROM THE DOOR BECAUSE IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE. OWNER CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR. DEALER REPLACED CABLE UNDER RECALL AND EVER SINCE THEN THE CABLE THE DOOR HAS NOT BEEN WORKING. *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN GOING THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER VEHICLE GETS SUCKED UP IN THE AIR INTAKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE AND THE ENGINE BLOCK TO CRACK. *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN GOING THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER VEHICLE GETS SUCKED UP IN THE AIR INTAKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE AND THE ENGINE BLOCK TO CRACK. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT PROVIDE COMPRESSION BRAKING IN ANY GEAR, INCLUDING REVERSE; VEHICLE FREEWHEELS AS THOUGH IT WERE IN NEUTRAL; ALSO, WILL NOT SHIFT INTO ANY LOWER GEAR MANUALLY REGARDLESS OF SPEED/GEAR POSITION. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE SMELL OF BURNING WIRES AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH AREA, INDICATING A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT PROVIDE COMPRESSION BRAKING IN ANY GEAR, INCLUDING REVERSE; VEHICLE FREEWHEELS AS THOUGH IT WERE IN NEUTRAL; ALSO, WILL NOT SHIFT INTO ANY LOWER GEAR MANUALLY REGARDLESS OF SPEED/GEAR POSITION. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE SMELL OF BURNING WIRES AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH AREA, INDICATING A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Visibility

AT 55 MPH AND ABOVE OUTSIDE DOOR MIRROR FOLDS IN TOWARDS THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO THE INSTALLMENT OF THE BUG/HOOD DEFLECTOR/PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR OUTSIDE MIRROR WAS NOT AFFECTED. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Visibility

AT 55 MPH AND ABOVE OUTSIDE DOOR MIRROR FOLDS IN TOWARDS THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO THE INSTALLMENT OF THE BUG/HOOD DEFLECTOR/PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR OUTSIDE MIRROR WAS NOT AFFECTED. *AK

Nov 13, 1996 Power Train

FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP DUE TO BAD SEALS WHERE SHIFTING RODS GO THROUGH, OWNER PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. MECHANIC SAID HEAT EXPANSION CAUSES THEM TO LEAK ONLY IN MOTION. *AK *SLC

Nov 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS STARTED, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, DROVE DOWN BLOCK AND NOTICED SMOKE, PULLED VEHICLE OVER, LIFTED HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES NEAR IGNITION AREA, WENT TO NEIGHBOR AND GOT A FIRE EXTINGUISHER BUT DID NOT HELP, CONSUMER DISCONNECTED BATTERY CABLE.*AK *JB

Nov 13, 1996 Power Train

FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP DUE TO BAD SEALS WHERE SHIFTING RODS GO THROUGH, OWNER PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. MECHANIC SAID HEAT EXPANSION CAUSES THEM TO LEAK ONLY IN MOTION. *AK *SLC

Nov 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS STARTED, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, DROVE DOWN BLOCK AND NOTICED SMOKE, PULLED VEHICLE OVER, LIFTED HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES NEAR IGNITION AREA, WENT TO NEIGHBOR AND GOT A FIRE EXTINGUISHER BUT DID NOT HELP, CONSUMER DISCONNECTED BATTERY CABLE.*AK *JB

Nov 12, 1996 Visibility

LEFT SIDE VIEW MIRROR COLLAPSES WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER 50 MPH DUE TO HIGH WINDS.

Nov 12, 1996 Visibility

LEFT SIDE VIEW MIRROR COLLAPSES WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER 50 MPH DUE TO HIGH WINDS.

Nov 7, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE TRYING TO START UP THE VEHICLE THE STARTER WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND THE STARTER STUCK UNDER THE HOOD, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE TRYING TO START UP THE VEHICLE THE STARTER WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND THE STARTER STUCK UNDER THE HOOD, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

TEN MINUTES AFTER THE TRUCK WAS PARKED THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE MOST INTENSE HEAT WAS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

TEN MINUTES AFTER THE TRUCK WAS PARKED THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE MOST INTENSE HEAT WAS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Steering

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ONLY, THE STEERING STICKS, AND ADDITIONAL FORCE IS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE TURN. *AK CONSUMER STATES ALSO TO RETURN STEERING TO RIGHT FROM A LEFT HAND TURN, ADDITIONAL FORCE IS NEEDED. *SLC

Sep 25, 1996 Steering

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ONLY, THE STEERING STICKS, AND ADDITIONAL FORCE IS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE TURN. *AK CONSUMER STATES ALSO TO RETURN STEERING TO RIGHT FROM A LEFT HAND TURN, ADDITIONAL FORCE IS NEEDED. *SLC

Sep 10, 1996 Power Train

CLUTCH THROW-OUT BEARING/HYDRAULIC SLEEVE/PRESSURE PLATE FAILED.

Sep 10, 1996 Power Train

CLUTCH THROW-OUT BEARING/HYDRAULIC SLEEVE/PRESSURE PLATE FAILED.

Sep 6, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN GASKET BROKE AWAY, MATERIAL STOPPED UP OIL SCREEN, CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK UP.

Sep 6, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN GASKET BROKE AWAY, MATERIAL STOPPED UP OIL SCREEN, CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK UP.

Aug 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMERS DASH AREA BURNED DOWN OVERNIGHT. THE STEREO AND HEATER COMPARTMENT AREA ALSO MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN THE OFF POSITION.*AK

Aug 19, 1996 Visibility Fire

CONSUMERS DASH AREA BURNED DOWN OVERNIGHT. THE STEREO AND HEATER COMPARTMENT AREA ALSO MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN THE OFF POSITION.*AK

Aug 19, 1996 Equipment Fire

CONSUMERS DASH AREA BURNED DOWN OVERNIGHT. THE STEREO AND HEATER COMPARTMENT AREA ALSO MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN THE OFF POSITION.*AK

Aug 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMERS DASH AREA BURNED DOWN OVERNIGHT. THE STEREO AND HEATER COMPARTMENT AREA ALSO MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN THE OFF POSITION.*AK

Aug 19, 1996 Visibility Fire

CONSUMERS DASH AREA BURNED DOWN OVERNIGHT. THE STEREO AND HEATER COMPARTMENT AREA ALSO MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN THE OFF POSITION.*AK

Aug 19, 1996 Equipment Fire

CONSUMERS DASH AREA BURNED DOWN OVERNIGHT. THE STEREO AND HEATER COMPARTMENT AREA ALSO MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN THE OFF POSITION.*AK

Jul 21, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN RELEASING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN, CONTINUES TO RUN FAST, CAUSING LURCHING AND JERKING; CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT POST. *AK VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TURN SIGNALS CANCEL PRETMATURELY, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED A ...

Jul 21, 1996 Exterior Lighting Crash

WHEN RELEASING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN, CONTINUES TO RUN FAST, CAUSING LURCHING AND JERKING; CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT POST. *AK VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TURN SIGNALS CANCEL PRETMATURELY, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED A ...

Jul 21, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN RELEASING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN, CONTINUES TO RUN FAST, CAUSING LURCHING AND JERKING; CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT POST. *AK VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TURN SIGNALS CANCEL PRETMATURELY, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED A ...

Jul 21, 1996 Exterior Lighting Crash

WHEN RELEASING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN, CONTINUES TO RUN FAST, CAUSING LURCHING AND JERKING; CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT POST. *AK VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TURN SIGNALS CANCEL PRETMATURELY, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED A ...

Jul 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN IGNITION SWITCH AREA, BURNED WHOLE STEERING COLUMN, MELTED DASHBOARD PANEL. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN IGNITION SWITCH AREA, BURNED WHOLE STEERING COLUMN, MELTED DASHBOARD PANEL. *AK

Jul 10, 1996 Structure

DOOR LATCH CABLE FAILED, CAUSING POWER LOCK ACTUATOR TO MALFUNCTION PRIOR TO RECALL (92V-006). *AK

Jul 10, 1996 Structure

DOOR LATCH CABLE FAILED, CAUSING POWER LOCK ACTUATOR TO MALFUNCTION PRIOR TO RECALL (92V-006). *AK

Jul 2, 1996 Visibility

EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS LOOSE/FLOP IN THE WIND, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Jul 2, 1996 Visibility

EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS LOOSE/FLOP IN THE WIND, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Jun 22, 1996 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE DOOR ACTUATOR CABLE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (92V006). *AK

Jun 22, 1996 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE DOOR ACTUATOR CABLE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (92V006). *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES. *AK

Jun 7, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN GASKET CHIPPED AWAY/PLUGGED PICK UP TUBE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING FLUNCTUATING OIL PRESSURE. *SD

Jun 7, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN GASKET CHIPPED AWAY/PLUGGED PICK UP TUBE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING FLUNCTUATING OIL PRESSURE. *SD

Jun 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED DUE TO BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SD

Jun 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED DUE TO BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SD

May 12, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH STICKS, CAUSING BATTERY TO DRAIN. *DSH

May 12, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH STICKS, CAUSING BATTERY TO DRAIN. *DSH

May 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD

May 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY DETECTED DIFFERENT KIND OF SMELL, SECONDS LATER, NOTICED SMOKE SEEPING FROM STEERING COLUMN AROUND IGNITION SWITCH; CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

TRUCK WOULD RUN FOR A SECOND THEN SHUT OFF. OWNER HAD IGNITIDN SWITCH REPLACED WITH BURNT SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN GREATER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY DETECTED DIFFERENT KIND OF SMELL, SECONDS LATER, NOTICED SMOKE SEEPING FROM STEERING COLUMN AROUND IGNITION SWITCH; CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

TRUCK WOULD RUN FOR A SECOND THEN SHUT OFF. OWNER HAD IGNITIDN SWITCH REPLACED WITH BURNT SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN GREATER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 15, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASED TRUCK NEW THE STANDARD TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING FLUID FROM CLUTCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 15, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASED TRUCK NEW THE STANDARD TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING FLUID FROM CLUTCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Feb 7, 1996 Power Train

5-SPD MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED LOSING POWER NOT RESPONDING TO SHIFTING OF GEARS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 7, 1996 Power Train

5-SPD MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED LOSING POWER NOT RESPONDING TO SHIFTING OF GEARS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Feb 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Jan 30, 1996 Power Train

MOTOR IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WOULD NOT ACTIVATE DURING INCLIMATE WEATHER. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT

Jan 30, 1996 Power Train

MOTOR IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WOULD NOT ACTIVATE DURING INCLIMATE WEATHER. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT FAILED WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND CAUSED TIMING BELT TO BREAK. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT FAILED WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND CAUSED TIMING BELT TO BREAK. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Electrical System

CAMSHAFT FAILED WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND CAUSED TIMING BELT TO BREAK. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT FAILED WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND CAUSED TIMING BELT TO BREAK. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT FAILED WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND CAUSED TIMING BELT TO BREAK. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Electrical System

CAMSHAFT FAILED WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND CAUSED TIMING BELT TO BREAK. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PRESSURE PICKUP FAILED DUE TO BEING CLOGGED, CAUSING NOISE/OIL PRESSURE TO DROP. *DSH

Dec 26, 1995 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GUAGE JUMPED BACK/FORTH BETWEEN 1/4 AND 3/4 FULL, THEN CEASED WORKING ALTOGETHER.

Dec 26, 1995 Electrical System

PIN TUMBLER IN IGNITION LOCK FELL OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Dec 26, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PRESSURE PICKUP FAILED DUE TO BEING CLOGGED, CAUSING NOISE/OIL PRESSURE TO DROP. *DSH

Dec 26, 1995 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GUAGE JUMPED BACK/FORTH BETWEEN 1/4 AND 3/4 FULL, THEN CEASED WORKING ALTOGETHER.

Dec 26, 1995 Electrical System

PIN TUMBLER IN IGNITION LOCK FELL OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Dec 26, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PRESSURE PICKUP FAILED DUE TO BEING CLOGGED, CAUSING NOISE/OIL PRESSURE TO DROP. *DSH

Dec 26, 1995 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GUAGE JUMPED BACK/FORTH BETWEEN 1/4 AND 3/4 FULL, THEN CEASED WORKING ALTOGETHER.

Dec 26, 1995 Electrical System

PIN TUMBLER IN IGNITION LOCK FELL OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Dec 26, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PRESSURE PICKUP FAILED DUE TO BEING CLOGGED, CAUSING NOISE/OIL PRESSURE TO DROP. *DSH

Dec 26, 1995 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GUAGE JUMPED BACK/FORTH BETWEEN 1/4 AND 3/4 FULL, THEN CEASED WORKING ALTOGETHER.

Dec 26, 1995 Electrical System

PIN TUMBLER IN IGNITION LOCK FELL OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Nov 17, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

AUTOMATIC FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH FAILED. *SD

Nov 17, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

AUTOMATIC FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH FAILED. *SD

Oct 13, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

AUTOMATIC FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH FAILED TO CUT OFF FUEL TO ENGINE UPON IMPACT; ENGINE KEPT RUNNING. TT

Oct 13, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

AUTOMATIC FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH FAILED TO CUT OFF FUEL TO ENGINE UPON IMPACT; ENGINE KEPT RUNNING. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Electrical System

LIMITED HORN ACTIVATION ARE MAKES 'EMERGENCY USE' ALMOST NON-EXISTENCE. *SD

Aug 29, 1995 Electrical System

LIMITED HORN ACTIVATION ARE MAKES 'EMERGENCY USE' ALMOST NON-EXISTENCE. *SD

Aug 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED. TT

Aug 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER SON WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AND BRAKE FAILED AND HIT OTHER CAR BRAKE LINE HAD A HOLE IN IT FROM RUBBING ON FRAMES SHARP EDGE. TT

Aug 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED. TT

Aug 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER SON WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AND BRAKE FAILED AND HIT OTHER CAR BRAKE LINE HAD A HOLE IN IT FROM RUBBING ON FRAMES SHARP EDGE. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE BRAKES. ROTORS ARE WEARING AWAY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE BRAKES. ROTORS ARE WEARING AWAY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 14, 1995 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STARTED AUTO AND IMMEDIATELY FLAMES STARTED COMING FROM UNDER DASHBOARD-NO ONE WAS HURT. *AK

Jul 14, 1995 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STARTED AUTO AND IMMEDIATELY FLAMES STARTED COMING FROM UNDER DASHBOARD-NO ONE WAS HURT. *AK

Jun 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *SD

Jun 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *SD

Jun 21, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE WANDERS SIDEWAYS. *AK

Jun 21, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE WANDERS SIDEWAYS. *AK

May 24, 1995 Visibility

DRIVER AND PASSENGER EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS FLOPS LOOSE AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH; NO WAY TO ADJUST; DIFFICULT FOR DRIVER TO CHECK ONCOMING REAR/SIDE TRAFFIC.

May 24, 1995 Visibility

DRIVER AND PASSENGER EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS FLOPS LOOSE AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH; NO WAY TO ADJUST; DIFFICULT FOR DRIVER TO CHECK ONCOMING REAR/SIDE TRAFFIC.

May 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, WHEN SURFACE WET OR SIT FOR PERIOD 0F 6 HOURS EXPERIENCE BRAKE LOCKUP. TT

May 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, WHEN SURFACE WET OR SIT FOR PERIOD 0F 6 HOURS EXPERIENCE BRAKE LOCKUP. TT

May 5, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CANCELS OUT TOO SOON UPON MAKING LEFT TURNS. *AW

May 5, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CANCELS OUT TOO SOON UPON MAKING LEFT TURNS. *AW

Apr 6, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, LOST CONTROL HIT A TREE, LAP/SHOULDER FAILED IN REAR SEATS SPEED 30 MPH. TT

Apr 6, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, LOST CONTROL HIT A TREE, LAP/SHOULDER FAILED IN REAR SEATS SPEED 30 MPH. TT

Feb 12, 1995 Structure Fire

REAR BED OF TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *SKD

Feb 12, 1995 Structure Fire

REAR BED OF TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *SKD

Feb 1, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR TWICE (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479214). *AK

Feb 1, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR TWICE (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479214). *AK

Jan 27, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

TAILGATE LATCH FAILED. *AK

Jan 27, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

TAILGATE LATCH FAILED. *AK