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Aug 7, 2019 Structure

THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION IS ROTTING HERE IS A RUST HOLE IN MY FRAME WHERE THE COIL SPRING GOES. THE TRUCK BODY HAS NO OTHER SIGNS OF RUST AND HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED.

Aug 7, 2019 Suspension

THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION IS ROTTING HERE IS A RUST HOLE IN MY FRAME WHERE THE COIL SPRING GOES. THE TRUCK BODY HAS NO OTHER SIGNS OF RUST AND HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED.

Aug 7, 2019 Unknown Or Other

THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION IS ROTTING HERE IS A RUST HOLE IN MY FRAME WHERE THE COIL SPRING GOES. THE TRUCK BODY HAS NO OTHER SIGNS OF RUST AND HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED.

Aug 7, 2019 Structure

THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION IS ROTTING HERE IS A RUST HOLE IN MY FRAME WHERE THE COIL SPRING GOES. THE TRUCK BODY HAS NO OTHER SIGNS OF RUST AND HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED.

Aug 7, 2019 Suspension

THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION IS ROTTING HERE IS A RUST HOLE IN MY FRAME WHERE THE COIL SPRING GOES. THE TRUCK BODY HAS NO OTHER SIGNS OF RUST AND HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED.

Aug 7, 2019 Unknown Or Other

THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION IS ROTTING HERE IS A RUST HOLE IN MY FRAME WHERE THE COIL SPRING GOES. THE TRUCK BODY HAS NO OTHER SIGNS OF RUST AND HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED.

May 15, 2018 Tires 120,000 mi

DROVE MY TRUCK ONE DAY ALL WAS FINE. DROVE IT THE NEXT DAY AND FELT A STRANGE VIBRATION. WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THE TRUCK WANTED TO KEEP PULLING HARD TO THE RIGHT. INSPECTION OF TIRES REVEALED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS WAS NOT TOUCHING THE COMPLETELY IN CONTACT WITH THE ROAD. TREAD IS GOOD. LOOKS LIK...

May 15, 2018 Tires 120,000 mi

DROVE MY TRUCK ONE DAY ALL WAS FINE. DROVE IT THE NEXT DAY AND FELT A STRANGE VIBRATION. WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THE TRUCK WANTED TO KEEP PULLING HARD TO THE RIGHT. INSPECTION OF TIRES REVEALED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS WAS NOT TOUCHING THE COMPLETELY IN CONTACT WITH THE ROAD. TREAD IS GOOD. LOOKS LIK...

Oct 25, 2017 Structure

1994 FORD RANGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RUSTED FRAME ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRAME RUSTED AND BROKE RELEASING THE GAS TANK FROM THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED OR REPLACE THE FRAME. UPDATED 10/25/2017*JS

Oct 25, 2017 Structure

1994 FORD RANGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RUSTED FRAME ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRAME RUSTED AND BROKE RELEASING THE GAS TANK FROM THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED OR REPLACE THE FRAME. UPDATED 10/25/2017*JS

Jul 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER MIRROR SIDE A TRAIL. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ...

Jul 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER MIRROR SIDE A TRAIL. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ...

Jun 10, 2016 Structure 205,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTED COMPLETELY PARTS FALLING OFF AND MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE RUSTED APART. REAR BUMBER ALMOST RUSTED AWAY AND FALLING OFF.

Jun 10, 2016 Structure 205,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTED COMPLETELY PARTS FALLING OFF AND MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE RUSTED APART. REAR BUMBER ALMOST RUSTED AWAY AND FALLING OFF.

Jan 31, 2016 Structure 170,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RUSTED JUST BEHIND THE FRONT WHEEL. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE AND WILL CAUSE THE TRUCK TO FAIL THE STATE SAFETY INSPECTION RENDERING THE TRUCK USELESS. UNLESS IT BRAKES BEFORE THAT TIME. DRIVERS SIDE IN BETTER CONDITION.

Jan 31, 2016 Structure 170,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RUSTED JUST BEHIND THE FRONT WHEEL. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE AND WILL CAUSE THE TRUCK TO FAIL THE STATE SAFETY INSPECTION RENDERING THE TRUCK USELESS. UNLESS IT BRAKES BEFORE THAT TIME. DRIVERS SIDE IN BETTER CONDITION.

Aug 17, 2015 Suspension

NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE IF THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING TURNING, STOPPING AND GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS. FIGURED IT WOULD BE SOMETHING SIMPLE AND TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. HE SAID IT WAS A RUSTED FRAME MOUNT AND TO TAKE IT TO A BODY SHOP. SO I DID AND THE SECOND OPINION WAS THAT THE FRAME WAS ...

Aug 17, 2015 Steering

NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE IF THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING TURNING, STOPPING AND GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS. FIGURED IT WOULD BE SOMETHING SIMPLE AND TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. HE SAID IT WAS A RUSTED FRAME MOUNT AND TO TAKE IT TO A BODY SHOP. SO I DID AND THE SECOND OPINION WAS THAT THE FRAME WAS ...

Aug 17, 2015 Service Brakes

NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE IF THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING TURNING, STOPPING AND GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS. FIGURED IT WOULD BE SOMETHING SIMPLE AND TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. HE SAID IT WAS A RUSTED FRAME MOUNT AND TO TAKE IT TO A BODY SHOP. SO I DID AND THE SECOND OPINION WAS THAT THE FRAME WAS ...

Aug 17, 2015 Suspension

NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE IF THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING TURNING, STOPPING AND GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS. FIGURED IT WOULD BE SOMETHING SIMPLE AND TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. HE SAID IT WAS A RUSTED FRAME MOUNT AND TO TAKE IT TO A BODY SHOP. SO I DID AND THE SECOND OPINION WAS THAT THE FRAME WAS ...

Aug 17, 2015 Steering

NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE IF THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING TURNING, STOPPING AND GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS. FIGURED IT WOULD BE SOMETHING SIMPLE AND TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. HE SAID IT WAS A RUSTED FRAME MOUNT AND TO TAKE IT TO A BODY SHOP. SO I DID AND THE SECOND OPINION WAS THAT THE FRAME WAS ...

Aug 17, 2015 Service Brakes

NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE IF THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING TURNING, STOPPING AND GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS. FIGURED IT WOULD BE SOMETHING SIMPLE AND TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. HE SAID IT WAS A RUSTED FRAME MOUNT AND TO TAKE IT TO A BODY SHOP. SO I DID AND THE SECOND OPINION WAS THAT THE FRAME WAS ...

Jan 17, 2015 Structure 51,000 mi

REAR LEFT SPRING SHACKLE AND MOUNT RUSTED OFF. BIG RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME BESIDE FUEL TANK ON LEFT SIDE. *TR

Jan 17, 2015 Suspension 51,000 mi

REAR LEFT SPRING SHACKLE AND MOUNT RUSTED OFF. BIG RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME BESIDE FUEL TANK ON LEFT SIDE. *TR

Jan 17, 2015 Structure 51,000 mi

REAR LEFT SPRING SHACKLE AND MOUNT RUSTED OFF. BIG RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME BESIDE FUEL TANK ON LEFT SIDE. *TR

Jan 17, 2015 Suspension 51,000 mi

REAR LEFT SPRING SHACKLE AND MOUNT RUSTED OFF. BIG RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME BESIDE FUEL TANK ON LEFT SIDE. *TR

Oct 30, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 45,000 mi

SINCE APPROXIMATELY 2000 I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FILL THE TRUCK WITH GAS. I CAN NOT FILL THE TANK, IF I DO THE FUEL WILL JUST SPILL ON THE GROUND. HOSE FROM FUEL FILL TO TANK MUST BE CRACKED. *TR

Oct 30, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 45,000 mi

SINCE APPROXIMATELY 2000 I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FILL THE TRUCK WITH GAS. I CAN NOT FILL THE TANK, IF I DO THE FUEL WILL JUST SPILL ON THE GROUND. HOSE FROM FUEL FILL TO TANK MUST BE CRACKED. *TR

Sep 20, 2014 Tires 227,066 mi

FUZION TOURING TIRES P195/70R14 91T TREAD SEPARATING AT <14KMILES. I BOUGHT THIS SET OF TIRES AND RIMS USED FROM A FRIEND WHO HAD BOUGHT THE SET OF TIRES FROM ON ONLINE TIRE RETAILER, IN EARLY 2013 (TIRE DOT CODE JEFJ CAN 4412 MADE IN CHINA). THE RIMS AND TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON A 1996 FORD RANGER...

Sep 20, 2014 Tires 227,066 mi

FUZION TOURING TIRES P195/70R14 91T TREAD SEPARATING AT <14KMILES. I BOUGHT THIS SET OF TIRES AND RIMS USED FROM A FRIEND WHO HAD BOUGHT THE SET OF TIRES FROM ON ONLINE TIRE RETAILER, IN EARLY 2013 (TIRE DOT CODE JEFJ CAN 4412 MADE IN CHINA). THE RIMS AND TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON A 1996 FORD RANGER...

Mar 31, 2014 Power Train

JM AUTO SALES AT 12248 N. 600 E. DEMOTTE, IN 46310, SOLD ME AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, HE ASSURED ME THAT HE SERVICES ALL HIS VEHICLES BEFORE HE SELLS THEM BECAUSE HE WANTS HIS CUSTOMERS HAPPY, WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC HE TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, CENTER LINKS, WHEEL ALIGNMENT, A...

Mar 31, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

JM AUTO SALES AT 12248 N. 600 E. DEMOTTE, IN 46310, SOLD ME AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, HE ASSURED ME THAT HE SERVICES ALL HIS VEHICLES BEFORE HE SELLS THEM BECAUSE HE WANTS HIS CUSTOMERS HAPPY, WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC HE TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, CENTER LINKS, WHEEL ALIGNMENT, A...

Mar 31, 2014 Suspension

JM AUTO SALES AT 12248 N. 600 E. DEMOTTE, IN 46310, SOLD ME AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, HE ASSURED ME THAT HE SERVICES ALL HIS VEHICLES BEFORE HE SELLS THEM BECAUSE HE WANTS HIS CUSTOMERS HAPPY, WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC HE TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, CENTER LINKS, WHEEL ALIGNMENT, A...

Mar 31, 2014 Steering

JM AUTO SALES AT 12248 N. 600 E. DEMOTTE, IN 46310, SOLD ME AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, HE ASSURED ME THAT HE SERVICES ALL HIS VEHICLES BEFORE HE SELLS THEM BECAUSE HE WANTS HIS CUSTOMERS HAPPY, WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC HE TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, CENTER LINKS, WHEEL ALIGNMENT, A...

Mar 31, 2014 Power Train

JM AUTO SALES AT 12248 N. 600 E. DEMOTTE, IN 46310, SOLD ME AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, HE ASSURED ME THAT HE SERVICES ALL HIS VEHICLES BEFORE HE SELLS THEM BECAUSE HE WANTS HIS CUSTOMERS HAPPY, WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC HE TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, CENTER LINKS, WHEEL ALIGNMENT, A...

Mar 31, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

JM AUTO SALES AT 12248 N. 600 E. DEMOTTE, IN 46310, SOLD ME AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, HE ASSURED ME THAT HE SERVICES ALL HIS VEHICLES BEFORE HE SELLS THEM BECAUSE HE WANTS HIS CUSTOMERS HAPPY, WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC HE TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, CENTER LINKS, WHEEL ALIGNMENT, A...

Mar 31, 2014 Suspension

JM AUTO SALES AT 12248 N. 600 E. DEMOTTE, IN 46310, SOLD ME AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, HE ASSURED ME THAT HE SERVICES ALL HIS VEHICLES BEFORE HE SELLS THEM BECAUSE HE WANTS HIS CUSTOMERS HAPPY, WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC HE TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, CENTER LINKS, WHEEL ALIGNMENT, A...

Mar 31, 2014 Steering

JM AUTO SALES AT 12248 N. 600 E. DEMOTTE, IN 46310, SOLD ME AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, HE ASSURED ME THAT HE SERVICES ALL HIS VEHICLES BEFORE HE SELLS THEM BECAUSE HE WANTS HIS CUSTOMERS HAPPY, WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC HE TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, CENTER LINKS, WHEEL ALIGNMENT, A...

Dec 17, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,500 mi

I LEFT MY TRUCK FOR INSPECTION ON 12/9/13. IT WOULD NOT INSPECT BECAUSE OF A SMALL LEAK IN ONE OF THE FLEXIBLE FUEL LINE CABLES THAT LEAD FROM THE MAIN FUEL LINE TO THE ENGINE. THIS PART WAS SUPPOSEDLY ON RECALL AT SOME PAST DATE. THE NHTSA RECALL IS #94V111001. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY CORRESPONDEN...

Dec 17, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,500 mi

I LEFT MY TRUCK FOR INSPECTION ON 12/9/13. IT WOULD NOT INSPECT BECAUSE OF A SMALL LEAK IN ONE OF THE FLEXIBLE FUEL LINE CABLES THAT LEAD FROM THE MAIN FUEL LINE TO THE ENGINE. THIS PART WAS SUPPOSEDLY ON RECALL AT SOME PAST DATE. THE NHTSA RECALL IS #94V111001. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY CORRESPONDEN...

Aug 16, 2013 Suspension 63,709 mi

PURCHASED A VERY NICE 1994 FORD RANGER XLT WITH APPROX. 63,709 ORIGINAL MILES THE FRAME PERCHES AND LEAF SPRING PURCHASES ARE LIKE SWISS CHEESE THE SCALE ON THE FRAME IS TERRIBLE THE MECHANIC COULD NOT SAFELY PUT THIS TRUCK ON A LIFT LOOKS LIKE TRUCK UNDERNEATH WAS DIPPED IN RUST ANY INFORMATION O...

Aug 16, 2013 Structure 63,709 mi

PURCHASED A VERY NICE 1994 FORD RANGER XLT WITH APPROX. 63,709 ORIGINAL MILES THE FRAME PERCHES AND LEAF SPRING PURCHASES ARE LIKE SWISS CHEESE THE SCALE ON THE FRAME IS TERRIBLE THE MECHANIC COULD NOT SAFELY PUT THIS TRUCK ON A LIFT LOOKS LIKE TRUCK UNDERNEATH WAS DIPPED IN RUST ANY INFORMATION O...

Aug 16, 2013 Suspension 63,709 mi

PURCHASED A VERY NICE 1994 FORD RANGER XLT WITH APPROX. 63,709 ORIGINAL MILES THE FRAME PERCHES AND LEAF SPRING PURCHASES ARE LIKE SWISS CHEESE THE SCALE ON THE FRAME IS TERRIBLE THE MECHANIC COULD NOT SAFELY PUT THIS TRUCK ON A LIFT LOOKS LIKE TRUCK UNDERNEATH WAS DIPPED IN RUST ANY INFORMATION O...

Aug 16, 2013 Structure 63,709 mi

PURCHASED A VERY NICE 1994 FORD RANGER XLT WITH APPROX. 63,709 ORIGINAL MILES THE FRAME PERCHES AND LEAF SPRING PURCHASES ARE LIKE SWISS CHEESE THE SCALE ON THE FRAME IS TERRIBLE THE MECHANIC COULD NOT SAFELY PUT THIS TRUCK ON A LIFT LOOKS LIKE TRUCK UNDERNEATH WAS DIPPED IN RUST ANY INFORMATION O...

Sep 10, 2012 Suspension 175,000 mi

PREMATURE SEVERE RUST ON UNDER BODY OF FRAME AND JUST ABOUT EVERY COMPONENT CONNECTED TO THE FRAME ITSELF, INCLUDING BODY MOUNTS, LEAF SPRING BRACKETS, STEERING COMPONENTS. WITHOUT PROPER KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ACTIVE AND AGGRESSIVE RUST CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING, CONTROL, AND SHIFTING LOADS AS REAR ...

Sep 10, 2012 Suspension 175,000 mi

PREMATURE SEVERE RUST ON UNDER BODY OF FRAME AND JUST ABOUT EVERY COMPONENT CONNECTED TO THE FRAME ITSELF, INCLUDING BODY MOUNTS, LEAF SPRING BRACKETS, STEERING COMPONENTS. WITHOUT PROPER KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ACTIVE AND AGGRESSIVE RUST CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING, CONTROL, AND SHIFTING LOADS AS REAR ...

Jun 17, 2012 Electrical System 154,000 mi

COMPLAINT: HIGH RISK OF ACCIDENT DUE TO ENGINE SHUT DOWN. SUBJECT: IGNITION MODULE SAFETY COMPLAINT. 6 OUT OF 7 BAD COMMENTS: PROBLEM: 1994 FORD RANGER PICKUP DIES FREQUENTLY AND SPORADICALLY AFTER IGNITION MODULE REPLACEMENT BY AUTO MECHANIC. FIRST 2 OEM MODULES FROM ADVANCE AUTO TEST BAD AT PA...

Jun 17, 2012 Electrical System 154,000 mi

COMPLAINT: HIGH RISK OF ACCIDENT DUE TO ENGINE SHUT DOWN. SUBJECT: IGNITION MODULE SAFETY COMPLAINT. 6 OUT OF 7 BAD COMMENTS: PROBLEM: 1994 FORD RANGER PICKUP DIES FREQUENTLY AND SPORADICALLY AFTER IGNITION MODULE REPLACEMENT BY AUTO MECHANIC. FIRST 2 OEM MODULES FROM ADVANCE AUTO TEST BAD AT PA...

Mar 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 170,669 mi

I APPLIED MY BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WAS FINE ONE SECOND AND THEN LOST PRESSURE AND WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH A POPPING FEELING ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND THEN I TURN MY WHEEL INTO THE OTHER LANE TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND A CAR CAME FROM NO WHERE IN THE OTHER DIRECTION AND HIT MY 1994 RA...

Mar 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 170,669 mi

I APPLIED MY BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WAS FINE ONE SECOND AND THEN LOST PRESSURE AND WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH A POPPING FEELING ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND THEN I TURN MY WHEEL INTO THE OTHER LANE TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND A CAR CAME FROM NO WHERE IN THE OTHER DIRECTION AND HIT MY 1994 RA...

Nov 1, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE HARD FUEL LINE TO THE RADIATOR FAN, WHICH WAS BLOWING THE FUEL BACK UNDER THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE ...

Nov 1, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE HARD FUEL LINE TO THE RADIATOR FAN, WHICH WAS BLOWING THE FUEL BACK UNDER THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE ...

Aug 30, 2011 Structure 160,000 mi

1994 FORD RANGER WITH FRAME ROT HIDDEN BY FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING MOUNT , UNSAFE ! *TR

Aug 30, 2011 Structure 160,000 mi

1994 FORD RANGER WITH FRAME ROT HIDDEN BY FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING MOUNT , UNSAFE ! *TR

Aug 26, 2011 Parking Brake 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED HAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A LEVEL ROAD SURFACE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ROLLED FOR A FEW SECONDS. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 94V169001 (PARKING BRAKE: CONVENTI...

Aug 26, 2011 Parking Brake 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED HAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A LEVEL ROAD SURFACE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ROLLED FOR A FEW SECONDS. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 94V169001 (PARKING BRAKE: CONVENTI...

Apr 13, 2011 Electrical System Fire 94,000 mi

OUR 1994 FORD RANGER STARTED ON FIRE WHILE SITTING IN ARE DRIVEWAY, FOR AND HOUR. IT BURNT ALL ELECTRICAL HARNESS. *TR

Apr 13, 2011 Electrical System Fire 94,000 mi

OUR 1994 FORD RANGER STARTED ON FIRE WHILE SITTING IN ARE DRIVEWAY, FOR AND HOUR. IT BURNT ALL ELECTRICAL HARNESS. *TR

Jan 26, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 101,000 mi

1994 FORD RANGER, HAS A CRACKED FUEL FILLER HOSE THAT CAUSES FUEL TO SPILL OUT WHEN FILLING THE TANK, DURING WARM WEATHER YOU CAN GET TO 3/4 OF A TANK BEFORE FUEL SPILLAGE STARTS, IN WINTER JUST A LITTLE OVER 1/2 TANK. WHEN I APPROACHED THE DEALER ABOUT GETTING PARTS TO REPAIR I WAS TOLD THEY ARE O...

Jan 26, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 101,000 mi

1994 FORD RANGER, HAS A CRACKED FUEL FILLER HOSE THAT CAUSES FUEL TO SPILL OUT WHEN FILLING THE TANK, DURING WARM WEATHER YOU CAN GET TO 3/4 OF A TANK BEFORE FUEL SPILLAGE STARTS, IN WINTER JUST A LITTLE OVER 1/2 TANK. WHEN I APPROACHED THE DEALER ABOUT GETTING PARTS TO REPAIR I WAS TOLD THEY ARE O...

Jan 13, 2011 Suspension 120,000 mi

3 OUT OF 4 LEAF SPRING BRACKETS (THOSE THAT ATTACH THE LEAF SPRING TO THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK) RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT OF COMPLETE SEVERING THE CONNECTION OF THE LEAF SPRING TO THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK. THE 4TH BRACKET WAS ALSO REPLACED AT THE URGING OF MY MECHANIC SINCE IT APPEARED TO BE CLOSE T...

Jan 13, 2011 Suspension 120,000 mi

3 OUT OF 4 LEAF SPRING BRACKETS (THOSE THAT ATTACH THE LEAF SPRING TO THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK) RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT OF COMPLETE SEVERING THE CONNECTION OF THE LEAF SPRING TO THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK. THE 4TH BRACKET WAS ALSO REPLACED AT THE URGING OF MY MECHANIC SINCE IT APPEARED TO BE CLOSE T...

Oct 28, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE LEAKS AND CAUSES EXCESSIVE WASTE. *TR

Oct 28, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE LEAKS AND CAUSES EXCESSIVE WASTE. *TR

Aug 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 148,395 mi

FAILURE OF FUEL TANK FILLER NECK TUBE RESULTING IN MAJOR LOSS OF FUEL. *TR

Aug 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 148,395 mi

FAILURE OF FUEL TANK FILLER NECK TUBE RESULTING IN MAJOR LOSS OF FUEL. *TR

Aug 28, 2010 Suspension 140,000 mi

I KEPT HEARING A SQUEAK IN THE REAR END. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK I FOUND THAT THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT REAL BAD. PIECES ARE FLAKING OFF. HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR HANGERS ON LEAF SPRINGS AND SHACKLES DUE TO THEM BEING RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE. DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL AND I WILL ALSO HAVE PROB...

Aug 28, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

I KEPT HEARING A SQUEAK IN THE REAR END. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK I FOUND THAT THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT REAL BAD. PIECES ARE FLAKING OFF. HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR HANGERS ON LEAF SPRINGS AND SHACKLES DUE TO THEM BEING RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE. DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL AND I WILL ALSO HAVE PROB...

Aug 28, 2010 Suspension 140,000 mi

I KEPT HEARING A SQUEAK IN THE REAR END. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK I FOUND THAT THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT REAL BAD. PIECES ARE FLAKING OFF. HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR HANGERS ON LEAF SPRINGS AND SHACKLES DUE TO THEM BEING RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE. DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL AND I WILL ALSO HAVE PROB...

Aug 28, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

I KEPT HEARING A SQUEAK IN THE REAR END. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK I FOUND THAT THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT REAL BAD. PIECES ARE FLAKING OFF. HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR HANGERS ON LEAF SPRINGS AND SHACKLES DUE TO THEM BEING RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE. DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL AND I WILL ALSO HAVE PROB...

Feb 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

1994 RANGER XLT. WAS FILLING FUEL TANK WHEN FUEL BEGAN LEAKING FROM UNDER SIDE OF TRUCK. STOPPED FILLING PROCESS IMMEDIATELY AND WHEN I INSPECTED THE LEAK, I FOUND THAT THE FUEL WAS COMING FORM THE CLAMP AREA OF THE FILLER HOSE. CHECKED PRICES OF REPLACEMENTS AND OPTED TO DO SELF REPAIR USING MET...

Feb 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

1994 RANGER XLT. WAS FILLING FUEL TANK WHEN FUEL BEGAN LEAKING FROM UNDER SIDE OF TRUCK. STOPPED FILLING PROCESS IMMEDIATELY AND WHEN I INSPECTED THE LEAK, I FOUND THAT THE FUEL WAS COMING FORM THE CLAMP AREA OF THE FILLER HOSE. CHECKED PRICES OF REPLACEMENTS AND OPTED TO DO SELF REPAIR USING MET...

Feb 13, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 160,000 mi

FUEL SPILLING FROM TOP OF GAS TANK AND FUEL INLET. CRACKS IN FUEL FILLER NECK/HOSE. *TR

Feb 13, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 160,000 mi

FUEL SPILLING FROM TOP OF GAS TANK AND FUEL INLET. CRACKS IN FUEL FILLER NECK/HOSE. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 160,000 mi

THIRD COMPLAINT REGARDING FUEL FILLER HOSE ASSEMBLY ON 1994 FORD RANGER. FAILURE OF HOSE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN AT THE SAME PLACE ON ALL THREE GENUINE FORD PARTS. AFTER THE BEATING THEY ARE GIVING TOYOTA WITH 100 COMPLAINTS, IT SEEMS THAT SOMEONE WOULD ACT ON OUR BEHALF. I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPAIR AGAI...

Feb 4, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 160,000 mi

THIRD COMPLAINT REGARDING FUEL FILLER HOSE ASSEMBLY ON 1994 FORD RANGER. FAILURE OF HOSE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN AT THE SAME PLACE ON ALL THREE GENUINE FORD PARTS. AFTER THE BEATING THEY ARE GIVING TOYOTA WITH 100 COMPLAINTS, IT SEEMS THAT SOMEONE WOULD ACT ON OUR BEHALF. I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPAIR AGAI...

Nov 6, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK HAS SPLIT AT THE TANK CONNECTION BEND. FUEL LEAKS PROFUSELY OUT OF THIS SPLIT WHEN TANK IS FILLED. WHEN THE TANK REACHES FULL CAPACITY, THE FUEL FILLER OUTER HOSE FILLS UP PARTIALLY. THE FUEL IN THE OUTER HOSE THEN LEAKS OUT ONTO THE TANK AND GROUND. I AM REPEATING THIS CLAIM FOR 2 ...

Nov 6, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK HAS SPLIT AT THE TANK CONNECTION BEND. FUEL LEAKS PROFUSELY OUT OF THIS SPLIT WHEN TANK IS FILLED. WHEN THE TANK REACHES FULL CAPACITY, THE FUEL FILLER OUTER HOSE FILLS UP PARTIALLY. THE FUEL IN THE OUTER HOSE THEN LEAKS OUT ONTO THE TANK AND GROUND. I AM REPEATING THIS CLAIM FOR 2 ...

Sep 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 174,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 24 HOURS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE; HOWEVER, NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE ENGINE WHERE THE M...

Sep 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 174,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 24 HOURS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE; HOWEVER, NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE ENGINE WHERE THE M...

Apr 14, 2009 Structure 80,000 mi

REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTING BRACKETS RUSTED AND DETACHED FROM FRAME, FRAME IS VERY RUSTY. *TR

Apr 14, 2009 Structure 80,000 mi

REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTING BRACKETS RUSTED AND DETACHED FROM FRAME, FRAME IS VERY RUSTY. *TR

Sep 16, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,000 mi

1994 FORD RANGER EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4.0 L V6 ENGINE CURRENT MILEAGE 65,000. MILEAGE AT FAILURE 63,000. THE FUEL FILLER HOSE FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK TO THE FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS THAT ALLOWED FUEL TO SPILL ON THE GROUND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REFILLED. ODOR OF FUEL IS ALWAYS PRESENT WHEN VEHICL...

Sep 16, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,000 mi

1994 FORD RANGER EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4.0 L V6 ENGINE CURRENT MILEAGE 65,000. MILEAGE AT FAILURE 63,000. THE FUEL FILLER HOSE FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK TO THE FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS THAT ALLOWED FUEL TO SPILL ON THE GROUND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REFILLED. ODOR OF FUEL IS ALWAYS PRESENT WHEN VEHICL...

Aug 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,000 mi

NO EVENT LED TO PREMATURE FAILURE UNLESS YOU CONSIDER THE EMISSIONS TEST , THE FAILURE IS OF THE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY ON THE GAS TANK, A CRACK OCCURS,THEN LEAKING ,DRIPPING,AND CONSTANT FUMES, THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE ON MY TRUCK AND MANY TRUCKS OF THE SAME MODEL. CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WITH A REPLA...

Aug 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

NO EVENT LED TO PREMATURE FAILURE UNLESS YOU CONSIDER THE EMISSIONS TEST , THE FAILURE IS OF THE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY ON THE GAS TANK, A CRACK OCCURS,THEN LEAKING ,DRIPPING,AND CONSTANT FUMES, THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE ON MY TRUCK AND MANY TRUCKS OF THE SAME MODEL. CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WITH A REPLA...

Aug 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 167,219 mi

1994 RANGER PICK-UP FAILED SMOG TEST DUE TO A BREAK IN THE GAS TANK FILLER ASSEMBLY. SMOG SPECIALIST SAID ALL RANGERS MFGD BETWEEN 1989 AND 1997 WERE FAILING SMOG PRESSURE TANK. FACT VERIFIED BY MY MECHANIC. COST OF REPAIR $600. FORD SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES TO EFFECT REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTI...

Aug 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. WHILE PLACING GASOLINE INTO THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL WOULD LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Aug 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,000 mi

NO EVENT LED TO PREMATURE FAILURE UNLESS YOU CONSIDER THE EMISSIONS TEST , THE FAILURE IS OF THE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY ON THE GAS TANK, A CRACK OCCURS,THEN LEAKING ,DRIPPING,AND CONSTANT FUMES, THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE ON MY TRUCK AND MANY TRUCKS OF THE SAME MODEL. CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WITH A REPLA...

Aug 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

NO EVENT LED TO PREMATURE FAILURE UNLESS YOU CONSIDER THE EMISSIONS TEST , THE FAILURE IS OF THE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY ON THE GAS TANK, A CRACK OCCURS,THEN LEAKING ,DRIPPING,AND CONSTANT FUMES, THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE ON MY TRUCK AND MANY TRUCKS OF THE SAME MODEL. CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WITH A REPLA...

Aug 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 167,219 mi

1994 RANGER PICK-UP FAILED SMOG TEST DUE TO A BREAK IN THE GAS TANK FILLER ASSEMBLY. SMOG SPECIALIST SAID ALL RANGERS MFGD BETWEEN 1989 AND 1997 WERE FAILING SMOG PRESSURE TANK. FACT VERIFIED BY MY MECHANIC. COST OF REPAIR $600. FORD SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES TO EFFECT REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTI...

Aug 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. WHILE PLACING GASOLINE INTO THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL WOULD LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Aug 15, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. WHILE PLACING FUEL INTO THE VEHICLE AT THE PUMP, GAS LEAKED FROM THE FILLER TUBE ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FILLER TUBE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FILLER TUBE WAS REPLACED IN JULY OF 2001. ...

Aug 15, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. WHILE PLACING FUEL INTO THE VEHICLE AT THE PUMP, GAS LEAKED FROM THE FILLER TUBE ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FILLER TUBE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FILLER TUBE WAS REPLACED IN JULY OF 2001. ...

May 15, 2008 Suspension 206,000 mi

TRUCK HAD A SQUEAK IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. AFTER MY INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT THE LH REAR SPRING HANGER HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF. I CHECKED THE RH AND FOUND THAT IT IS ABOUT TO RUST COMPLETELY THROUGH. *TR

May 15, 2008 Suspension 206,000 mi

TRUCK HAD A SQUEAK IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. AFTER MY INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT THE LH REAR SPRING HANGER HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF. I CHECKED THE RH AND FOUND THAT IT IS ABOUT TO RUST COMPLETELY THROUGH. *TR

May 13, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S SISTER OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER FUEL IS PLACED INTO THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL LEAKS OUT ON TWO SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL OVERFLOW WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MIL...

May 13, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S SISTER OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER FUEL IS PLACED INTO THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL LEAKS OUT ON TWO SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL OVERFLOW WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MIL...

Nov 26, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL FILLER TUBE DISINTEGRATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Nov 26, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL FILLER TUBE DISINTEGRATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Nov 15, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE HOSE THAT EXTENDS FROM THE FUEL CAP TO THE FUEL TANK CRACKS NEAR THE FUEL TANK WHILE FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WITH GAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL SPILLS FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DE...

Nov 15, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE HOSE THAT EXTENDS FROM THE FUEL CAP TO THE FUEL TANK CRACKS NEAR THE FUEL TANK WHILE FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WITH GAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL SPILLS FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DE...

Sep 8, 2007 Seats

I DRIVE A 94 EXT CAB FORD RANGER. I JUST GOT A TICKET FOR NOT PROPER RESTRAINTS FOR MY 3 AND 4 YR OLDS THAT WERE IN THEIR JUMP SEATS (BUCKLED IN) .. I'VE TRIED PUTTING A CARSEAT BACK THERE AND ALL IT DID WAS FLOP AROUND.. IT IS SAFER FOR MY KIDS WITHOUT THE CARSEAT THEN WITH IT. MY WIFES CAR HAS CAR...

Sep 8, 2007 Child Seat

I DRIVE A 94 EXT CAB FORD RANGER. I JUST GOT A TICKET FOR NOT PROPER RESTRAINTS FOR MY 3 AND 4 YR OLDS THAT WERE IN THEIR JUMP SEATS (BUCKLED IN) .. I'VE TRIED PUTTING A CARSEAT BACK THERE AND ALL IT DID WAS FLOP AROUND.. IT IS SAFER FOR MY KIDS WITHOUT THE CARSEAT THEN WITH IT. MY WIFES CAR HAS CAR...

Sep 8, 2007 Seats

I DRIVE A 94 EXT CAB FORD RANGER. I JUST GOT A TICKET FOR NOT PROPER RESTRAINTS FOR MY 3 AND 4 YR OLDS THAT WERE IN THEIR JUMP SEATS (BUCKLED IN) .. I'VE TRIED PUTTING A CARSEAT BACK THERE AND ALL IT DID WAS FLOP AROUND.. IT IS SAFER FOR MY KIDS WITHOUT THE CARSEAT THEN WITH IT. MY WIFES CAR HAS CAR...

Sep 8, 2007 Child Seat

I DRIVE A 94 EXT CAB FORD RANGER. I JUST GOT A TICKET FOR NOT PROPER RESTRAINTS FOR MY 3 AND 4 YR OLDS THAT WERE IN THEIR JUMP SEATS (BUCKLED IN) .. I'VE TRIED PUTTING A CARSEAT BACK THERE AND ALL IT DID WAS FLOP AROUND.. IT IS SAFER FOR MY KIDS WITHOUT THE CARSEAT THEN WITH IT. MY WIFES CAR HAS CAR...

Sep 7, 2007 Structure 138,433 mi

REAR LEAF SPRING REAR BRACKETS & SUPPORTS RUSTED & DETACHED FROM FRAME. FRAME VERY RUSTED. FRONT-SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING BRACKETS APPEAR IN NEAR-DAMAGE CONDITION. 1994 RANGER EXT CAB, XLT, 4L, 2WD. MFG IN 1993, 138K MILES. DEALER REFUSES HELP. DAMAGED DISCOVERED BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED D/T LOSS ...

Sep 7, 2007 Suspension 138,433 mi

REAR LEAF SPRING REAR BRACKETS & SUPPORTS RUSTED & DETACHED FROM FRAME. FRAME VERY RUSTED. FRONT-SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING BRACKETS APPEAR IN NEAR-DAMAGE CONDITION. 1994 RANGER EXT CAB, XLT, 4L, 2WD. MFG IN 1993, 138K MILES. DEALER REFUSES HELP. DAMAGED DISCOVERED BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED D/T LOSS ...

Sep 7, 2007 Structure 138,433 mi

REAR LEAF SPRING REAR BRACKETS & SUPPORTS RUSTED & DETACHED FROM FRAME. FRAME VERY RUSTED. FRONT-SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING BRACKETS APPEAR IN NEAR-DAMAGE CONDITION. 1994 RANGER EXT CAB, XLT, 4L, 2WD. MFG IN 1993, 138K MILES. DEALER REFUSES HELP. DAMAGED DISCOVERED BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED D/T LOSS ...

Sep 7, 2007 Suspension 138,433 mi

REAR LEAF SPRING REAR BRACKETS & SUPPORTS RUSTED & DETACHED FROM FRAME. FRAME VERY RUSTED. FRONT-SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING BRACKETS APPEAR IN NEAR-DAMAGE CONDITION. 1994 RANGER EXT CAB, XLT, 4L, 2WD. MFG IN 1993, 138K MILES. DEALER REFUSES HELP. DAMAGED DISCOVERED BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED D/T LOSS ...

Jul 10, 2007 Electrical System Crash

1994 FORD RANGER STARTED UP ON IT'S OWN WHEN GETTING A JUMP. CLUTCH SHIFT OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE WENT ACROSS THE STREET HIT A FENCE POST, SCRAPED CAR BUMPERS AND A TELEPHONE POLE**SB THE CONSUMER STATED HE TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THOUGHT THE BATTERY WAS DEAD, HOOKED THE JUMPER CABLES TO T...

Jul 10, 2007 Electrical System Crash

1994 FORD RANGER STARTED UP ON IT'S OWN WHEN GETTING A JUMP. CLUTCH SHIFT OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE WENT ACROSS THE STREET HIT A FENCE POST, SCRAPED CAR BUMPERS AND A TELEPHONE POLE**SB THE CONSUMER STATED HE TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THOUGHT THE BATTERY WAS DEAD, HOOKED THE JUMPER CABLES TO T...

Mar 10, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILLER NECK IN MY 1994 FORD RANGER LEAKS. *JB

Mar 10, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILLER NECK IN MY 1994 FORD RANGER LEAKS. *JB

Feb 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,000 mi

(1) NORMAL USE (2) FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKING CAUSING EMINENT FIRE DANGER DURING FILL UPS. (3) REPLACE RUBBER FILLER HOSE. *NM

Feb 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,000 mi

(1) NORMAL USE (2) FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKING CAUSING EMINENT FIRE DANGER DURING FILL UPS. (3) REPLACE RUBBER FILLER HOSE. *NM

Jan 22, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

THE FILLER HOSE ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER LEAKS GAS ALL OVER THE GROUND, WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT'S REDICULOUS THAT YOU MUST PAY ANYWHERE FROM $300 TO $400 FOR THIS HOSE, AND YOU CAN ONLY GET IT FROM ORDERING FROM THE DEALER. I'VE READ IT'S A VERY COMMON AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *NM

Jan 22, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

THE FILLER HOSE ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER LEAKS GAS ALL OVER THE GROUND, WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT'S REDICULOUS THAT YOU MUST PAY ANYWHERE FROM $300 TO $400 FOR THIS HOSE, AND YOU CAN ONLY GET IT FROM ORDERING FROM THE DEALER. I'VE READ IT'S A VERY COMMON AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *NM

Jan 6, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LINE LEAK. *JB

Jan 6, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LINE LEAK. *JB

Dec 15, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FILL THE FUEL TANK, AFTER HALF OF THE TANK WAS FULL, ANY ADDITIONAL FUEL LEAKED OUT OF THE FILLER PIPE NECK WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED.

Dec 15, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FILL THE FUEL TANK, AFTER HALF OF THE TANK WAS FULL, ANY ADDITIONAL FUEL LEAKED OUT OF THE FILLER PIPE NECK WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED.

Nov 21, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FILLER NECK OF MY 94 FORD RANGER. *NM

Nov 21, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FILLER NECK OF MY 94 FORD RANGER. *NM

Oct 4, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,000 mi

WHEN I FILL THE VEHICLE WITH GAS, AN ESTIMATED 8-16 OUNCES OF GASOLINE LEAKS OUT OF TOP OF FUEL TANK. THIS IS A RESULT OF A CRACKED RUBBER "FUEL FILLER HOSE" WHICH INTERCONNECTS FUEL FILLER CAP WITH GAS TANK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY (FIRE HAZARD) AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN. *JB

Oct 4, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,000 mi

WHEN I FILL THE VEHICLE WITH GAS, AN ESTIMATED 8-16 OUNCES OF GASOLINE LEAKS OUT OF TOP OF FUEL TANK. THIS IS A RESULT OF A CRACKED RUBBER "FUEL FILLER HOSE" WHICH INTERCONNECTS FUEL FILLER CAP WITH GAS TANK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY (FIRE HAZARD) AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN. *JB

Sep 20, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 145,000 mi

SECOND FAILURE OF THE FULL TANK INLET HOSE ON MY 94 RANGER. BOTH HOSES FAILED AT THE SAME POINT AND HAVE CAUSED LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK FROM TANK. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A COMPETENT SOLUTION. AS WITH ALL COMPLAINTS TO FORD, I ASSUME THIS ONE WILL BE IGNORE...

Sep 20, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 145,000 mi

SECOND FAILURE OF THE FULL TANK INLET HOSE ON MY 94 RANGER. BOTH HOSES FAILED AT THE SAME POINT AND HAVE CAUSED LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK FROM TANK. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A COMPETENT SOLUTION. AS WITH ALL COMPLAINTS TO FORD, I ASSUME THIS ONE WILL BE IGNORE...

Sep 8, 2006 Tires 111,830 mi

REAR TIRE ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER SEPARATED , THE TREAD CAME LOOSE FROM THE TIRE AT 70 MPH DOING BODY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED ME TO MOMENTARILY LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE LUCKILY AVOIDING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *NM

Sep 8, 2006 Tires 111,830 mi

REAR TIRE ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER SEPARATED , THE TREAD CAME LOOSE FROM THE TIRE AT 70 MPH DOING BODY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED ME TO MOMENTARILY LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE LUCKILY AVOIDING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *NM

Aug 15, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 144,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL FILLER TUBE CRACKED WHICH CAUSED STRONG ODOR OF GAS FUMES IN THE CAB AND SURROUNDING THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM CAUSED POOR MILEAGE AND FUEL SPILLAGE WHEN REFUELED DUE TO LOSS OF VACUUM IN THE FILLER TUBE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FILLER TUBE. THE SERVICE DEALER AND ...

Aug 15, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 144,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL FILLER TUBE CRACKED WHICH CAUSED STRONG ODOR OF GAS FUMES IN THE CAB AND SURROUNDING THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM CAUSED POOR MILEAGE AND FUEL SPILLAGE WHEN REFUELED DUE TO LOSS OF VACUUM IN THE FILLER TUBE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FILLER TUBE. THE SERVICE DEALER AND ...

Jul 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 134,000 mi

I HAVE TWO '94 FORD RANGERS, BOTH OF WHICH HAVE LEAKING FUEL FILLER HOSES. SO FAR NO FIRES OR INJURIES, BUT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME. *NM

Jul 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 134,000 mi

I HAVE TWO '94 FORD RANGERS, BOTH OF WHICH HAVE LEAKING FUEL FILLER HOSES. SO FAR NO FIRES OR INJURIES, BUT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME. *NM

Jun 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 133,000 mi

FUEL FILLER HOSE ON BOTH OF MY 1994 FORD RANGERS HAVE CRACKED AND FUEL LEAKS WHEN FILLING TANK. SO FAR NO FIRES, BUT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME. *NM

Jun 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 133,000 mi

FUEL FILLER HOSE ON BOTH OF MY 1994 FORD RANGERS HAVE CRACKED AND FUEL LEAKS WHEN FILLING TANK. SO FAR NO FIRES, BUT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME. *NM

Apr 28, 2006 Fuel System, Other 94,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 1994 RANGER USED. I NOTICED THE GAS GAUGE DID NOT WORK. REPAIRS REQUIRE THE REMOVAL OF THE GAS TANK, AND/OR TRUCK BED. IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I DISCOVERED THAT IS A PERVASIVE ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THAT THE PROBLEM IS CREATED BY PIN HOLES DEVELOPING IN THE FLOAT, CAUSING IT T...

Apr 28, 2006 Fuel System, Other 94,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 1994 RANGER USED. I NOTICED THE GAS GAUGE DID NOT WORK. REPAIRS REQUIRE THE REMOVAL OF THE GAS TANK, AND/OR TRUCK BED. IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I DISCOVERED THAT IS A PERVASIVE ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THAT THE PROBLEM IS CREATED BY PIN HOLES DEVELOPING IN THE FLOAT, CAUSING IT T...

Mar 8, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 73,000 mi

FUEL FILLER HOSE ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED TWICE ON 1994 FORD RANGER PICKUP. FIRST HOSE ASSEMBLY FAILED AT 73,000 MILES ON MAY 5, 2001 CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO SPILL WHEN FILLING THE TANK AND WHEN DRIVING. THE REPLACEMENT HOSE ASSEMBLY FAILED AGAIN AFTER 55,000 MILES ON IT ON MARCH 3, 2006. THI...

Mar 8, 2006 Equipment 73,000 mi

FUEL FILLER HOSE ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED TWICE ON 1994 FORD RANGER PICKUP. FIRST HOSE ASSEMBLY FAILED AT 73,000 MILES ON MAY 5, 2001 CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO SPILL WHEN FILLING THE TANK AND WHEN DRIVING. THE REPLACEMENT HOSE ASSEMBLY FAILED AGAIN AFTER 55,000 MILES ON IT ON MARCH 3, 2006. THI...

Mar 8, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 73,000 mi

FUEL FILLER HOSE ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED TWICE ON 1994 FORD RANGER PICKUP. FIRST HOSE ASSEMBLY FAILED AT 73,000 MILES ON MAY 5, 2001 CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO SPILL WHEN FILLING THE TANK AND WHEN DRIVING. THE REPLACEMENT HOSE ASSEMBLY FAILED AGAIN AFTER 55,000 MILES ON IT ON MARCH 3, 2006. THI...

Mar 8, 2006 Equipment 73,000 mi

FUEL FILLER HOSE ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED TWICE ON 1994 FORD RANGER PICKUP. FIRST HOSE ASSEMBLY FAILED AT 73,000 MILES ON MAY 5, 2001 CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO SPILL WHEN FILLING THE TANK AND WHEN DRIVING. THE REPLACEMENT HOSE ASSEMBLY FAILED AGAIN AFTER 55,000 MILES ON IT ON MARCH 3, 2006. THI...

Jan 3, 2006 Parking Brake

THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION PUBLISHED A RECALL LIST FOR 1994 FORD RANGERS FOR THE PARKING BRAKE. FORD SAYS MY VIN DOES NOT HAVE ANY RECALLS, BUT MY TRUCK HAS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NEVER WORKED AND NOW THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT. *JB

Jan 3, 2006 Parking Brake

THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION PUBLISHED A RECALL LIST FOR 1994 FORD RANGERS FOR THE PARKING BRAKE. FORD SAYS MY VIN DOES NOT HAVE ANY RECALLS, BUT MY TRUCK HAS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NEVER WORKED AND NOW THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT. *JB

Dec 13, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

GAS TANK FILLER NECK OR LINES LEAKING. FUEL SYSTEM NON-COMPLIANCE FOR EMISSIONS AND THUS NO LICENSE.. GAS FUMES ALWAYS PRESENT,VERY POOR MILEAGE. *JB

Dec 13, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

GAS TANK FILLER NECK OR LINES LEAKING. FUEL SYSTEM NON-COMPLIANCE FOR EMISSIONS AND THUS NO LICENSE.. GAS FUMES ALWAYS PRESENT,VERY POOR MILEAGE. *JB

Sep 6, 2005 Parking Brake

DT: 1994 FORD RANGER- THE TRUCK HAS BEEN HAVING PARKING BRAKE PROBLEMS. WHEN PARKING AND PUTTING THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE TRUCK WILL ROLL BACK, THE BRAKE DOES NOT CATCH. THE TRUCK WILL DO THIS EVERY TIME, NO MATTER IF IT IS ON AN INCLINE OR ON FLAT SURFACE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE TH...

Sep 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: 1994 FORD RANGER- THE TRUCK HAS BEEN HAVING PARKING BRAKE PROBLEMS. WHEN PARKING AND PUTTING THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE TRUCK WILL ROLL BACK, THE BRAKE DOES NOT CATCH. THE TRUCK WILL DO THIS EVERY TIME, NO MATTER IF IT IS ON AN INCLINE OR ON FLAT SURFACE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE TH...

Sep 6, 2005 Parking Brake

DT: 1994 FORD RANGER- THE TRUCK HAS BEEN HAVING PARKING BRAKE PROBLEMS. WHEN PARKING AND PUTTING THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE TRUCK WILL ROLL BACK, THE BRAKE DOES NOT CATCH. THE TRUCK WILL DO THIS EVERY TIME, NO MATTER IF IT IS ON AN INCLINE OR ON FLAT SURFACE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE TH...

Sep 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: 1994 FORD RANGER- THE TRUCK HAS BEEN HAVING PARKING BRAKE PROBLEMS. WHEN PARKING AND PUTTING THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE TRUCK WILL ROLL BACK, THE BRAKE DOES NOT CATCH. THE TRUCK WILL DO THIS EVERY TIME, NO MATTER IF IT IS ON AN INCLINE OR ON FLAT SURFACE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE TH...

Sep 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 1994 FORD RANGER WITH THE 4.0L V6 ENGINE. FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FILL MY GAS TANK SAFELY. IF I FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY GASOLINE SPILLS FROM THE PLACE WHERE THE TANK MEETS THE INLET TUBE. THE INLET TUBE, WHICH SHOULD BE ENGINEERED TO HANDLE GASOLINE, IS CRACKED DUE ...

Sep 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 1994 FORD RANGER WITH THE 4.0L V6 ENGINE. FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FILL MY GAS TANK SAFELY. IF I FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY GASOLINE SPILLS FROM THE PLACE WHERE THE TANK MEETS THE INLET TUBE. THE INLET TUBE, WHICH SHOULD BE ENGINEERED TO HANDLE GASOLINE, IS CRACKED DUE ...

Aug 30, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK FILLER NECK IS CRACKED AND LEAKS. *NM

Aug 30, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK FILLER NECK IS CRACKED AND LEAKS. *NM

Aug 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

THE FUEL FILLER HOSE HAS CRACKED ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER. THE HOSE IS VER HARD AND BRITTLE AND HAS CRACKED WHERE IT MAKES A BEND INTO THE TANK. WHEN I FILL THE TANK A LARGE QUANTITY OF GAS SPILS ON THE GROUND BEFORE THE PUMP KICKS OUT. I WAS SIMPLY GOUNG TO REPLACE THE HOSE BUT FORD WILL NOT SELL ME ...

Aug 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,000 mi

TRY TO FUEL AT THE GAS PUMP. WHILE FUELING GAS LEAKS OUT THE RUBBER HOSE THAT GOES TO THE GAS TANK APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 5 INCHES DOWN. THERE IS A CRACK IN THE HOSE DOES THIS HAVE TO ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE NHTDSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 94V-111 MY FORD RANGER WAS BUILT SEPTEMBER 1994

Aug 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

THE FUEL FILLER HOSE HAS CRACKED ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER. THE HOSE IS VER HARD AND BRITTLE AND HAS CRACKED WHERE IT MAKES A BEND INTO THE TANK. WHEN I FILL THE TANK A LARGE QUANTITY OF GAS SPILS ON THE GROUND BEFORE THE PUMP KICKS OUT. I WAS SIMPLY GOUNG TO REPLACE THE HOSE BUT FORD WILL NOT SELL ME ...

Aug 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,000 mi

TRY TO FUEL AT THE GAS PUMP. WHILE FUELING GAS LEAKS OUT THE RUBBER HOSE THAT GOES TO THE GAS TANK APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 5 INCHES DOWN. THERE IS A CRACK IN THE HOSE DOES THIS HAVE TO ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE NHTDSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 94V-111 MY FORD RANGER WAS BUILT SEPTEMBER 1994

Aug 19, 2005 Fuel System, Other 47,534 mi

WHEN I START MY TRUCK AND ONLY DRIVE FOR A FEW MILES OR MINUTES AND THEN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, IT WON'T RESTART FOR UP TO AN HOUR. EVENTUALLY I HEAR WHAT SOUNDS LIKE A VALVE OPENING AND THE HUM OF THE FUEL PUMP, AND THEN THE TRUCK WILL START AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO CAUSED MY TRUCK TO NOT BE ABL...

Aug 19, 2005 Fuel System, Other 47,534 mi

WHEN I START MY TRUCK AND ONLY DRIVE FOR A FEW MILES OR MINUTES AND THEN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, IT WON'T RESTART FOR UP TO AN HOUR. EVENTUALLY I HEAR WHAT SOUNDS LIKE A VALVE OPENING AND THE HUM OF THE FUEL PUMP, AND THEN THE TRUCK WILL START AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO CAUSED MY TRUCK TO NOT BE ABL...

Jul 20, 2005 Parking Brake 64,738 mi

DT: THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. CAN NOT GET IT TO ADJUST. THERE IS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. . HAVEN'T TAKEN IT TO AN ACTUAL FORD DEALER. A FAMILY MEMBER RUNS A SHOP, AND THEY CAN NOT ADJUST IT EITHER. WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ITSELF IT WILL NOT HOLD. NOTICE...

Jul 20, 2005 Parking Brake 64,738 mi

DT: THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. CAN NOT GET IT TO ADJUST. THERE IS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. . HAVEN'T TAKEN IT TO AN ACTUAL FORD DEALER. A FAMILY MEMBER RUNS A SHOP, AND THEY CAN NOT ADJUST IT EITHER. WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ITSELF IT WILL NOT HOLD. NOTICE...

Apr 14, 2005 Suspension 206,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE REAR AXLE LEAF SPRING. IT TOTALLY RUSTED. THE FRAME IS PERFECT BUT THE BRACKETS HAVE COMPLETELY BEEN DESTROYED. *AK

Apr 14, 2005 Suspension 206,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE REAR AXLE LEAF SPRING. IT TOTALLY RUSTED. THE FRAME IS PERFECT BUT THE BRACKETS HAVE COMPLETELY BEEN DESTROYED. *AK

Apr 6, 2005 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH VEHICLE STALLED AND FORCED THE DRIVER TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE OTHER OCCUPANT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. ONCE THE DRIVER OPENED THE HOOD FLAMES SHOT OUT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS NOT DETER...

Apr 6, 2005 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH VEHICLE STALLED AND FORCED THE DRIVER TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE OTHER OCCUPANT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. ONCE THE DRIVER OPENED THE HOOD FLAMES SHOT OUT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS NOT DETER...

Mar 10, 2005 Seat Belts

THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT LATCH OR RELEASE ON THEIR OWN. DRIVER WAS FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION AND WITHOUT WARNING GASOLINE POURED OUT ONTO THE GROUND. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FILLER ...

Mar 10, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT LATCH OR RELEASE ON THEIR OWN. DRIVER WAS FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION AND WITHOUT WARNING GASOLINE POURED OUT ONTO THE GROUND. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FILLER ...

Mar 10, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,900 mi

I AM BEING CHARGED $1100.00, BY SOUTH BAY FORD, FOR 2 REPAIRS (BOTH SAFTEY RELATED) THAT I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR. 1) WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK, ON MY VEHICLE, TO THE TOP I GET A LARGE QUANTITY OF GAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND. IT APPEARS THE COUPLING BETWEEN THE FILLER NECK AND THE TANK IS TH...

Mar 10, 2005 Seat Belts 74,900 mi

I AM BEING CHARGED $1100.00, BY SOUTH BAY FORD, FOR 2 REPAIRS (BOTH SAFTEY RELATED) THAT I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR. 1) WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK, ON MY VEHICLE, TO THE TOP I GET A LARGE QUANTITY OF GAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND. IT APPEARS THE COUPLING BETWEEN THE FILLER NECK AND THE TANK IS TH...

Mar 10, 2005 Seat Belts

THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT LATCH OR RELEASE ON THEIR OWN. DRIVER WAS FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION AND WITHOUT WARNING GASOLINE POURED OUT ONTO THE GROUND. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FILLER ...

Mar 10, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT LATCH OR RELEASE ON THEIR OWN. DRIVER WAS FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION AND WITHOUT WARNING GASOLINE POURED OUT ONTO THE GROUND. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FILLER ...

Mar 10, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,900 mi

I AM BEING CHARGED $1100.00, BY SOUTH BAY FORD, FOR 2 REPAIRS (BOTH SAFTEY RELATED) THAT I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR. 1) WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK, ON MY VEHICLE, TO THE TOP I GET A LARGE QUANTITY OF GAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND. IT APPEARS THE COUPLING BETWEEN THE FILLER NECK AND THE TANK IS TH...

Mar 10, 2005 Seat Belts 74,900 mi

I AM BEING CHARGED $1100.00, BY SOUTH BAY FORD, FOR 2 REPAIRS (BOTH SAFTEY RELATED) THAT I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR. 1) WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK, ON MY VEHICLE, TO THE TOP I GET A LARGE QUANTITY OF GAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND. IT APPEARS THE COUPLING BETWEEN THE FILLER NECK AND THE TANK IS TH...

Mar 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE CONSUMER...

Mar 8, 2005 Visibility Fire 110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE CONSUMER...

Mar 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE CONSUMER...

Mar 8, 2005 Visibility Fire 110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE CONSUMER...

Feb 10, 2005 Tires

THE THREAD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WAS SEPARATING ,AND HAD THE WIRES COMING OUT, WHICH WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE TIRE COULD BLOW UP ON THE ROAD. OWNER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.*AK

Feb 10, 2005 Tires

THE THREAD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WAS SEPARATING ,AND HAD THE WIRES COMING OUT, WHICH WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE TIRE COULD BLOW UP ON THE ROAD. OWNER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.*AK

Jan 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 201,000 mi

RECALL 95V231001 CONCERNING THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT THROTTLE STICKING WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL.*AK

Jan 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 201,000 mi

RECALL 95V231001 CONCERNING THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT THROTTLE STICKING WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL.*AK

Dec 21, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 200,000 mi

THE FUEL FILLER NECK CRACKED BECAUSE OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL USED BY THE FACTORY. THIS CAUSED ABOUT FUEL TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE GROUND WHEN FUELING. THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS PART. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF OTHER VEHICLE'S THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC *JB

Dec 21, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 200,000 mi

THE FUEL FILLER NECK CRACKED BECAUSE OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL USED BY THE FACTORY. THIS CAUSED ABOUT FUEL TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE GROUND WHEN FUELING. THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS PART. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF OTHER VEHICLE'S THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC *JB

Nov 30, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 146,689 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT TO THE CABLE BROKE. THE DEALER APPOINTMENT WAS MADE. *AK WHILE MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY, THE CONSUMER HEARD A POP COMING FROM THE GAS PEDAL AND LOST POWER. THE GAS PEDAL WAS LOOSE AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY EX...

Nov 30, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 146,689 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT TO THE CABLE BROKE. THE DEALER APPOINTMENT WAS MADE. *AK WHILE MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY, THE CONSUMER HEARD A POP COMING FROM THE GAS PEDAL AND LOST POWER. THE GAS PEDAL WAS LOOSE AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY EX...

Nov 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

RECEIVED RECALL 96V024001 BRAKES: STUDS ON HYDRAULIC CYLINDER HAD BROKEN. CYLINDER HAD SEPARATED CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. *BF THE FAILURE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHICH RESULTED IN $300 WORTH OF DAMAGE. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS. *NM

Nov 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

RECEIVED RECALL 96V024001 BRAKES: STUDS ON HYDRAULIC CYLINDER HAD BROKEN. CYLINDER HAD SEPARATED CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. *BF THE FAILURE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHICH RESULTED IN $300 WORTH OF DAMAGE. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS. *NM

Oct 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 102,000 mi

NO EVENT FOR ME - YET - PROBLEM IS FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKS NEAR THE GAS TANK CAUSING GAS AND VAPOR TO ESCAPE CREATING POTENTIAL FOR FIRE.*AK FORD SEEMS TO DESCRIBE THIS AS "ISOLATED & SINGLE INCIDENTS" YET WEB SEARCH SHOWS IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. REPLACEMENTS PARTS ARE HARD TO GET - ALTERNATIVES...

Oct 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 102,000 mi

NO EVENT FOR ME - YET - PROBLEM IS FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKS NEAR THE GAS TANK CAUSING GAS AND VAPOR TO ESCAPE CREATING POTENTIAL FOR FIRE.*AK FORD SEEMS TO DESCRIBE THIS AS "ISOLATED & SINGLE INCIDENTS" YET WEB SEARCH SHOWS IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. REPLACEMENTS PARTS ARE HARD TO GET - ALTERNATIVES...

Oct 19, 2004 Power Train Crash 100,000 mi

WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED DOWN A HILL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 19, 2004 Power Train Crash 100,000 mi

WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED DOWN A HILL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Sep 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,324 mi

FIRST OCCURRENCE OF FUEL SPILLING UNDER VEHICLE WHILE FILLING WITH GASOLINE. FUEL INLET HOSE HAS SPLIT AT RETAINING RIDGE ON CONNECTOR ON FUEL TANK.*AK

Sep 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,324 mi

FIRST OCCURRENCE OF FUEL SPILLING UNDER VEHICLE WHILE FILLING WITH GASOLINE. FUEL INLET HOSE HAS SPLIT AT RETAINING RIDGE ON CONNECTOR ON FUEL TANK.*AK

Sep 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

GASOLINE LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS FULL TO CAPACITY BECAUSE THE OUTER GASOLINE HOSE FAILED. THE HOSE HAD COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WOULD REPORT IT TO THE ENGINEERING UNIT. *AK THE FUEL FILLER IS A HOSE INSIDE A HOSE. THE INNER HOSE GOES DIRECTLY TO...

Sep 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

GASOLINE LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS FULL TO CAPACITY BECAUSE THE OUTER GASOLINE HOSE FAILED. THE HOSE HAD COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WOULD REPORT IT TO THE ENGINEERING UNIT. *AK THE FUEL FILLER IS A HOSE INSIDE A HOSE. THE INNER HOSE GOES DIRECTLY TO...

Jun 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,400 mi

WHILE MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONCE, BUT IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,400 mi

WHILE MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONCE, BUT IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 28, 2004 Tires

ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES, DEALERSHIP AND CONSUMER AGREED TO PRORATED THE TIRES AND REPLACED. CONSUMER AGAIN EXPERIENCED THE SAME TREAD SEPARATION PROBLEM. *LA

May 28, 2004 Tires

ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES, DEALERSHIP AND CONSUMER AGREED TO PRORATED THE TIRES AND REPLACED. CONSUMER AGAIN EXPERIENCED THE SAME TREAD SEPARATION PROBLEM. *LA

Apr 29, 2004 Structure 100,270 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS VEHICLE SHOOK. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. *AK IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER CAB MOUNTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *NM

Apr 29, 2004 Structure 100,270 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS VEHICLE SHOOK. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. *AK IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER CAB MOUNTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *NM

Apr 10, 2004 Parking Brake 126,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE, NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESS AND WILL NOT SELF-ADJUST.

Apr 10, 2004 Parking Brake 126,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE, NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESS AND WILL NOT SELF-ADJUST.

Feb 19, 2004 Tires 55,000 mi

THE TIRES HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED FOUR TIRES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONSUMER HAS NOTICED BULGES AROUND THE TREAD AREA OF THE TIRES AND KNOWS THAT THE TREAD WILL BE SEPARATING SOON. *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Tires 55,000 mi

THE TIRES HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED FOUR TIRES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONSUMER HAS NOTICED BULGES AROUND THE TREAD AREA OF THE TIRES AND KNOWS THAT THE TREAD WILL BE SEPARATING SOON. *NM

Feb 6, 2004 Seats 124,000 mi

WHILE ADJUSTING THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT, THE WELD BETWEEN THE SEAT AND SEAT TRACK BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT TO BE UNSTABLE. I WENT TO THE FORD DEALER TO HAVE THEM FIX THE DEFECT. THEY WOULD ONLY FIX THE DEFECT IF I PAID FOR A NEW SEAT. I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE CAUSED BY T...

Feb 6, 2004 Seats 124,000 mi

WHILE ADJUSTING THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT, THE WELD BETWEEN THE SEAT AND SEAT TRACK BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT TO BE UNSTABLE. I WENT TO THE FORD DEALER TO HAVE THEM FIX THE DEFECT. THEY WOULD ONLY FIX THE DEFECT IF I PAID FOR A NEW SEAT. I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE CAUSED BY T...

Dec 17, 2003 Structure 80,000 mi

UNSAFE 1994 FORD RANGER CAB TO FRAME BUSHINGS AND SUPORT BRACKETS RUSTED NOT THERE..80000 MILES SOLD TO ME.REPORTED TO FORD CORPPRATION . *AK

Dec 17, 2003 Structure 80,000 mi

UNSAFE 1994 FORD RANGER CAB TO FRAME BUSHINGS AND SUPORT BRACKETS RUSTED NOT THERE..80000 MILES SOLD TO ME.REPORTED TO FORD CORPPRATION . *AK

Oct 17, 2003 Tires 162,626 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 17, 2003 Tires 162,626 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 6, 2003 Seats

WHILE ADJUSTING THE DRIVER SEAT SEAT TRACK WELDS BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT TO BE UNSTABLE. *AK

Oct 6, 2003 Seats

WHILE ADJUSTING THE DRIVER SEAT SEAT TRACK WELDS BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT TO BE UNSTABLE. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Seats 95,000 mi

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT DRIVER'S SEAT FALLING BACK. THE SEAT BOLT BROKE AND MULTIPLE TEETH IN THE RECLINING MECHANISM BROKE. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO ASSISTANCE OR WARRANTY THAT COULD COVER THIS PROBLEM. *AK *NLM

Oct 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FUELING GASOLINE LEAKS UNDER THE VEHICLE DUE TO CRACKS FOUND IN THE HOSE. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Seats 95,000 mi

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT DRIVER'S SEAT FALLING BACK. THE SEAT BOLT BROKE AND MULTIPLE TEETH IN THE RECLINING MECHANISM BROKE. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO ASSISTANCE OR WARRANTY THAT COULD COVER THIS PROBLEM. *AK *NLM

Oct 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FUELING GASOLINE LEAKS UNDER THE VEHICLE DUE TO CRACKS FOUND IN THE HOSE. *AK

Aug 13, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 146,000 mi

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL REMAINS IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED. ORIGINALLY, WAS A COLD WEATHER PROBLEM, BUT NOW IS OCCURRING IN WARMER WEATHER. A NOVEMBER 30, 1995 RECALL EXISTS ON THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, BUT GAMBINO FORD IN LOCKPORT, N.Y. DENIES IT.*AK

Aug 13, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 146,000 mi

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL REMAINS IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED. ORIGINALLY, WAS A COLD WEATHER PROBLEM, BUT NOW IS OCCURRING IN WARMER WEATHER. A NOVEMBER 30, 1995 RECALL EXISTS ON THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, BUT GAMBINO FORD IN LOCKPORT, N.Y. DENIES IT.*AK

Jul 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAN BLADE HAS CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN HOT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAN BLADE HAS CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN HOT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 28, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE TRUCK AFTER BEING PARKED FOR LONG AND OR SHORT PERIODS WILL NOT START, ONLY CRANK. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL RELAY, FUEL PUMP, CRANK SENSOR. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. MY CAR HAS BEEN CHECKED BY THREE DIFFERENT TECHS AND COULD NOT FIND ANY CODES TO FIX THE PRO...

Jun 28, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A 1994 FORD RANGER. THE TRUCK AFTER BEING PARKED FOR LONG AND OR SHORT PERIODS WILL NOT START, ONLY CRANK. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL RELAY, FUEL PUMP, CRANK SENSOR. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. MY CAR HAS BEEN CHECKED BY THREE DIFFERENT TECHS AND COULD NOT FIND ANY CODES TO FIX THE PRO...

Jun 3, 2003 Tires

NAR 06/03/03 FAILURE TO HONOR FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL. *CB

Jun 3, 2003 Tires

NAR 06/03/03 FAILURE TO HONOR FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL. *CB

Apr 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWED AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. *JB

Apr 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWED AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Seats

THE DRIVER SEAT WAS LOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FOURTH. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Seats

THE DRIVER SEAT WAS LOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FOURTH. *JB

Feb 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL INLET HOSE WAS CRACKED WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. *JB

Feb 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL INLET HOSE WAS CRACKED WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. *JB

Feb 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Unknown Or Other

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Tires

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Equipment

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Unknown Or Other

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Tires

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Feb 6, 2003 Equipment

I WAS CHECKING FOR RECALLS ON MY 1994 FORD RANGER AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY RECALLS. THE REASON BEING THAT, MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 1994, WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED THE FIRESTONE RECALL NOTICE. IRONICALLY, I HAVE HAD AND STILL HAVE SOME OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS THAT WERE RECALLE...

Nov 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON AFTER THE TRUCK HAS TO MAKE A HARD STOP AND SEEMS LIKE THE BRAKES DON'T WORK. ALSO THE LIGHTS STAY ON UNTIL THE RBAS VALVE IS CHANGE. THIS HAS HAPPEN TO ME TWO TIMES AND THIS WAS VERY SCAREY WHEN THIS HAPPENS. YOU DON'T KNOW IF YOU ARE GOING TO STOP...

Nov 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON AFTER THE TRUCK HAS TO MAKE A HARD STOP AND SEEMS LIKE THE BRAKES DON'T WORK. ALSO THE LIGHTS STAY ON UNTIL THE RBAS VALVE IS CHANGE. THIS HAS HAPPEN TO ME TWO TIMES AND THIS WAS VERY SCAREY WHEN THIS HAPPENS. YOU DON'T KNOW IF YOU ARE GOING TO STOP...

Nov 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE VEHICLE FRONT RIGHT BRAKES LOCKED UP. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS HAD SEIZED UP. THIS CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE ROTORS, DRUMS AND PADS. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICL...

Nov 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE VEHICLE FRONT RIGHT BRAKES LOCKED UP. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS HAD SEIZED UP. THIS CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE ROTORS, DRUMS AND PADS. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICL...

Oct 26, 2002 Electrical System

2 YRS AGO TRUCK BEGAN NOT RE-STARTING AFTER ENGINE TURNED OFF FOR APPROX. 20 MINUTES. WOULD EVENTUALLY RE-START, 30 MINUTES TO 1 HR LATER. IN APRIL 2002 TRUCK STARTED DYING ON THE FREEWAY AND IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC 10-60 MPH. NOW IT DIES WHETHER HOT OR COLD, MOVING OR AT STOPLIGHT. ON FREEWAY THIS P...

Oct 26, 2002 Electrical System

2 YRS AGO TRUCK BEGAN NOT RE-STARTING AFTER ENGINE TURNED OFF FOR APPROX. 20 MINUTES. WOULD EVENTUALLY RE-START, 30 MINUTES TO 1 HR LATER. IN APRIL 2002 TRUCK STARTED DYING ON THE FREEWAY AND IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC 10-60 MPH. NOW IT DIES WHETHER HOT OR COLD, MOVING OR AT STOPLIGHT. ON FREEWAY THIS P...

Oct 24, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE FILLER HOES CRACK CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT AND THIS WILL BE A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Oct 24, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE FILLER HOES CRACK CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT AND THIS WILL BE A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Oct 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

SPLIT IN FUEL FILLER HOSE CAUSING FUEL TO SPILL ON TOP OF FUEL TANK CAUSING FIRE. MR

Oct 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

SPLIT IN FUEL FILLER HOSE CAUSING FUEL TO SPILL ON TOP OF FUEL TANK CAUSING FIRE. MR

Sep 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER NOTICED A FRONT FUEL LINE HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE WHICH IS CRACKED, HAS BEEN CHANGE FOUR TIMES BY THE DEALER. ALWAYS THEY CHARGE, PROBLEM REOCCURING EVERY SIX MONTHS. MANUFACTURER SAID HAS NOT BEEN RECALL IN THIS PART. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER NOTICED A FRONT FUEL LINE HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE WHICH IS CRACKED, HAS BEEN CHANGE FOUR TIMES BY THE DEALER. ALWAYS THEY CHARGE, PROBLEM REOCCURING EVERY SIX MONTHS. MANUFACTURER SAID HAS NOT BEEN RECALL IN THIS PART. NLM

Sep 16, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

A CRACK HAS DEVELOPED IN FUEL TANK, CAUSING A FUEL LEAKAGE.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

A CRACK HAS DEVELOPED IN FUEL TANK, CAUSING A FUEL LEAKAGE.*AK

Sep 13, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THE CONSUMER IS FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE . THE HOSE HAS A HOLE INSIDE CAUSING THE GASOLINE TO SPILL OUT ON THE GROUND. NLM

Sep 13, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THE CONSUMER IS FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE . THE HOSE HAS A HOLE INSIDE CAUSING THE GASOLINE TO SPILL OUT ON THE GROUND. NLM

Jun 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY, PHIL LONG. *AK

Jun 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY, PHIL LONG. *AK

Jun 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY, PHIL LONG. *AK

Jun 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY, PHIL LONG. *AK

Jun 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO FLOOR IT IS JAMMED THERE BY THE CARPETING LEAVING YOU AT FULL THROTTLE. MUST MANUALLY PULL THE PEDAL UP WHICH IS DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING OR TURN THE KEY OFF.*AK

Jun 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO FLOOR IT IS JAMMED THERE BY THE CARPETING LEAVING YOU AT FULL THROTTLE. MUST MANUALLY PULL THE PEDAL UP WHICH IS DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING OR TURN THE KEY OFF.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR AND OIL PANS ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE IDLES, AND SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE IS NOT RUNNING AT ALL . PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR AND OIL PANS ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE IDLES, AND SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE IS NOT RUNNING AT ALL . PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 4, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE ACCELERATOR WAS WIDE OPEN, AND THEN THERE WAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION AT HIGH SPEED, VEHICLE RAN INTO A PARKED VEHICLE, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, AND MAJOR INJURIES TO DRIVER.*AK

Jun 4, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE ACCELERATOR WAS WIDE OPEN, AND THEN THERE WAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION AT HIGH SPEED, VEHICLE RAN INTO A PARKED VEHICLE, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, AND MAJOR INJURIES TO DRIVER.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 5MPH AND APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT SNAPPED OFF. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER.*AKI *TT

Jun 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 5MPH AND APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT SNAPPED OFF. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER.*AKI *TT

May 15, 2002 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS NOT READING THE CORRECT SPEED, T KEEPS JUMPING 5 MILES LESS, THEN 5 MILES MORE AT ANY GIVEN TIME. *AK SPEEDOMETER COMPLETELY FAILED. DEALER REPLACED ENTIRE DASH. HOWEVER SPEEDOMETER IS DOING THE SAME THING. *TT

May 15, 2002 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS NOT READING THE CORRECT SPEED, T KEEPS JUMPING 5 MILES LESS, THEN 5 MILES MORE AT ANY GIVEN TIME. *AK SPEEDOMETER COMPLETELY FAILED. DEALER REPLACED ENTIRE DASH. HOWEVER SPEEDOMETER IS DOING THE SAME THING. *TT

May 7, 2002 Tires

I PURCHASED THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES AT THE TIRE STATION IN SACRAMENTO, CA IN JUNE 1997. THE FIRST PROBLEM I HAD WITH THE TIRES WAS A BLOWOUT OF THE REAR LEFT TIRE TRAVELING AT 60MPH ON INTERSTATE 5 FROM CALIFORNIA TO OREGON. DURING MOST OF THE LIFE OF MY WILDERNESS AT TIRES I WAS LIVING...

May 7, 2002 Tires

I PURCHASED THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES AT THE TIRE STATION IN SACRAMENTO, CA IN JUNE 1997. THE FIRST PROBLEM I HAD WITH THE TIRES WAS A BLOWOUT OF THE REAR LEFT TIRE TRAVELING AT 60MPH ON INTERSTATE 5 FROM CALIFORNIA TO OREGON. DURING MOST OF THE LIFE OF MY WILDERNESS AT TIRES I WAS LIVING...

May 2, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION WILL LOSE POWER OR VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN.*JB

May 2, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION WILL LOSE POWER OR VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN.*JB

Apr 28, 2002 Tires

THE TIRE FAILED AS I BEGAN SLOWING DOWN ON AN EXIT RAMP FROM A LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY. THE TIRE LOST PRESSURE RAPIDLY (5-10 SEC). I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A CONTROLLED STOP. THE TIRE WAS PROPERLY INFLATED AT THE TIME (35 PSI) AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNLOADED (DRIVER ONLY). THE TIRE DID NOT ...

Apr 28, 2002 Tires

THE TIRE FAILED AS I BEGAN SLOWING DOWN ON AN EXIT RAMP FROM A LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY. THE TIRE LOST PRESSURE RAPIDLY (5-10 SEC). I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A CONTROLLED STOP. THE TIRE WAS PROPERLY INFLATED AT THE TIME (35 PSI) AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNLOADED (DRIVER ONLY). THE TIRE DID NOT ...

Feb 16, 2002 Tires Crash

FORD SPECIFIES ONLY 235/60-15 TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS SIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN A WINTER TIRE. THESE TIRES ARE UNACCEPTABLE FOR USE IN UPSTATE NEW YORK IN WINTER. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO GET FORD TO IDENTIFY SAFE WINTER TIRES? I HAVE HAD SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS STOPPING THE TRUCK IN BAD CONDITIONS A...

Feb 16, 2002 Tires Crash

FORD SPECIFIES ONLY 235/60-15 TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS SIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN A WINTER TIRE. THESE TIRES ARE UNACCEPTABLE FOR USE IN UPSTATE NEW YORK IN WINTER. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO GET FORD TO IDENTIFY SAFE WINTER TIRES? I HAVE HAD SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS STOPPING THE TRUCK IN BAD CONDITIONS A...

Feb 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE NOTICED IN THE PAST YEAR OR SO THAT THE HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS IS AFFECTED BY THE YELLOWING OF THE PLASTIC HEADLAMP COVERS. REPLACING THE BULB WILL NOT IMPROVE BRIGHTNESS. I BELIEVE THE CAUSE OF THIS IS LACK OF ULTRAVIOLET STABILIZERS IN THE PLASTIC AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING. THE WAY TO F...

Feb 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE NOTICED IN THE PAST YEAR OR SO THAT THE HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS IS AFFECTED BY THE YELLOWING OF THE PLASTIC HEADLAMP COVERS. REPLACING THE BULB WILL NOT IMPROVE BRIGHTNESS. I BELIEVE THE CAUSE OF THIS IS LACK OF ULTRAVIOLET STABILIZERS IN THE PLASTIC AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING. THE WAY TO F...

Jan 4, 2002 Structure

BRACKETS THAT HOLD CAB TOGETHER HAVE RUSTED AND CAUSED BACK OF VEHICLE TO BECOME DISLOCATED FROM BODY OF TRUCK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *YH

Jan 4, 2002 Structure

BRACKETS THAT HOLD CAB TOGETHER HAVE RUSTED AND CAUSED BACK OF VEHICLE TO BECOME DISLOCATED FROM BODY OF TRUCK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *YH

Dec 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN IS RUSTED AND LEAKED OIL FROM UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT AWARE. *AK *YH

Dec 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN IS RUSTED AND LEAKED OIL FROM UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT AWARE. *AK *YH

Dec 12, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF DRIVEWAY AND VEHICLE WASN'T RUNNING. LEFT VEHICLE FOR A FEW MINUTES, AND EMERGENCY BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. HE WAS A THE MAIL LOOKED UP, AND SAW VEHICLE COMING DOWN THE HILL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BECAUSE IT RAN INTO A TREE AND WAS SMASHED FROM BOTTOM TO TOP.*AK

Dec 12, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF DRIVEWAY AND VEHICLE WASN'T RUNNING. LEFT VEHICLE FOR A FEW MINUTES, AND EMERGENCY BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. HE WAS A THE MAIL LOOKED UP, AND SAW VEHICLE COMING DOWN THE HILL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BECAUSE IT RAN INTO A TREE AND WAS SMASHED FROM BOTTOM TO TOP.*AK

Dec 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE MAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND INFORMED THAT A CATALTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS WAS A PREMATURE WEAR. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE MAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND INFORMED THAT A CATALTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS WAS A PREMATURE WEAR. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 26, 2001 Electrical System

THE TRUCK WOULD STALL UNEXPECTEDLY DURING COLD WEATHER RUNNING. THE PROBLEM BEGAN APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AFTER MY PURCHASE. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS AN IGNITION MODULE WHICH WAS REPLACED, BUT I WAS NOT CONVINCED THAT WAS THE ENTIRE PROBLEM. THREE MONTHS LATER IT OCCURRED AGIN ON A ROAD TRIP....

Oct 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK INLET HOSE LEAKS WHILE ADDING FUEL, RESULTING IN FUEL BEING SPILLED ON THE GROUND. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL, GAS SLOSHES OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TANK AND THE STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IS PRESENT.*AK

Oct 26, 2001 Electrical System

THE TRUCK WOULD STALL UNEXPECTEDLY DURING COLD WEATHER RUNNING. THE PROBLEM BEGAN APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AFTER MY PURCHASE. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS AN IGNITION MODULE WHICH WAS REPLACED, BUT I WAS NOT CONVINCED THAT WAS THE ENTIRE PROBLEM. THREE MONTHS LATER IT OCCURRED AGIN ON A ROAD TRIP....

Oct 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK INLET HOSE LEAKS WHILE ADDING FUEL, RESULTING IN FUEL BEING SPILLED ON THE GROUND. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL, GAS SLOSHES OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TANK AND THE STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IS PRESENT.*AK

Oct 23, 2001 Tires

ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE TIRE EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION, CUSTOMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE DRIVER PURCHASED COMPETITOR BRAND TIRES (FIRESTONE ATX AND AT P235/75 R15). *TT

Oct 23, 2001 Tires

ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE TIRE EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION, CUSTOMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE DRIVER PURCHASED COMPETITOR BRAND TIRES (FIRESTONE ATX AND AT P235/75 R15). *TT

Oct 23, 2001 Tires

ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE TIRE EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION, CUSTOMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE DRIVER PURCHASED COMPETITOR BRAND TIRES (FIRESTONE ATX AND AT P235/75 R15). *TT

Oct 23, 2001 Tires

ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE TIRE EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION, CUSTOMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE DRIVER PURCHASED COMPETITOR BRAND TIRES (FIRESTONE ATX AND AT P235/75 R15). *TT

Oct 19, 2001 Seat Belts

PROBLEM IS WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT. IN THE TIME THAT I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE, I HAVE REPLACED THE ORIGINAL AND ONE REPLACEMENT MECHANISM. THE THIRD MECHANISM IS NOT NOW WORKING PROPERLY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE MANAGER, MR. JOE SPAW, ON 22 SEPTEMBER AND EXPLAINED THE...

Oct 19, 2001 Seat Belts

PROBLEM IS WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT. IN THE TIME THAT I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE, I HAVE REPLACED THE ORIGINAL AND ONE REPLACEMENT MECHANISM. THE THIRD MECHANISM IS NOT NOW WORKING PROPERLY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE MANAGER, MR. JOE SPAW, ON 22 SEPTEMBER AND EXPLAINED THE...

Oct 1, 2001 Tires

I HAD A BLOWOUT WITH THE BACK LEFT TIRE. HAD MY TIRES CHECKED. FRONT RIGHT TIRE STARTING TO SEPARATE ALSO. SHIPPED BLOWN TIRE TO FIRESTONE. DENIED COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES. DENIED COMPENSATION FOR PRORATION ON REPLACEMENT TIRE. TIRES HAD LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THEM. FIRESTONE SAID THAT THE...

Oct 1, 2001 Tires

I HAD A BLOWOUT WITH THE BACK LEFT TIRE. HAD MY TIRES CHECKED. FRONT RIGHT TIRE STARTING TO SEPARATE ALSO. SHIPPED BLOWN TIRE TO FIRESTONE. DENIED COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES. DENIED COMPENSATION FOR PRORATION ON REPLACEMENT TIRE. TIRES HAD LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THEM. FIRESTONE SAID THAT THE...

Sep 6, 2001 Visibility Fire

SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS 3 YEARS OLD THE HEATER FAN WHEN SET ON THE LOWEST TWO SETTINGS , WILL START TO SMOKE AND ONE CAN SMELL BURNING UNDER THE DASH. IT WILL STOP WHEN FAN SWITCH IS ON 3,4 OR 5 SETTING. CONTACTED FORD YEARS AGO THEY SAID NOT UNDER WARRENTY. ON 9/3/01 MECHANIC TEST DROVE VEHICLE WITH...

Sep 6, 2001 Visibility Fire

SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS 3 YEARS OLD THE HEATER FAN WHEN SET ON THE LOWEST TWO SETTINGS , WILL START TO SMOKE AND ONE CAN SMELL BURNING UNDER THE DASH. IT WILL STOP WHEN FAN SWITCH IS ON 3,4 OR 5 SETTING. CONTACTED FORD YEARS AGO THEY SAID NOT UNDER WARRENTY. ON 9/3/01 MECHANIC TEST DROVE VEHICLE WITH...

Aug 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 81000 MILES,. THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *YH

Aug 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 81000 MILES,. THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *YH

Aug 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 81000 MILES,. THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *YH

Aug 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 81000 MILES,. THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *YH

Aug 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES-CAUSED BY OVERHEATING OF THE MODULE,WHICH IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, ON THE DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY. SEVERAL OF THESE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.. THE ENGINE SIMPLY SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING OR B...

Aug 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES-CAUSED BY OVERHEATING OF THE MODULE,WHICH IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, ON THE DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY. SEVERAL OF THESE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.. THE ENGINE SIMPLY SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING OR B...

Aug 19, 2001 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PUMP METAL HOSES ARE EXTREMELY RUSTED. METAL IS FLAKING OFF THE HOSE. DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO HEAT. ALL METAL HOSES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE ARE EXPERIENCING EXTREME RUST. SPOKE TO AN OWNER OF AN EXPLORER, SIMILAR VINTAGE, AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE...

Aug 19, 2001 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PUMP METAL HOSES ARE EXTREMELY RUSTED. METAL IS FLAKING OFF THE HOSE. DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO HEAT. ALL METAL HOSES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE ARE EXPERIENCING EXTREME RUST. SPOKE TO AN OWNER OF AN EXPLORER, SIMILAR VINTAGE, AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE...

Jul 26, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THIS PROBLEM IS ON EVERY FORD RANGER I'VE SEEN OVER FIVE YEARS OLD. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jul 26, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THIS PROBLEM IS ON EVERY FORD RANGER I'VE SEEN OVER FIVE YEARS OLD. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jun 21, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE ON TOLL ROAD-NEARLY CRASHED INTO TOLL BOTH WHICH WAS FILLED WITH OTHER CARS. WAS FORCED TO PANIC BRAKE. SYSTEM RELEASE AT ABOUT 30 MPH. -PROBLEM REPEATED AGAIN ON 06,21,01 AT LOWER SPEED. I WAS FORCED TO GO THROUGH A STPO LIGHT. COULD NOT STOP. I HAVE REPORTED THIS...

Jun 21, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE ON TOLL ROAD-NEARLY CRASHED INTO TOLL BOTH WHICH WAS FILLED WITH OTHER CARS. WAS FORCED TO PANIC BRAKE. SYSTEM RELEASE AT ABOUT 30 MPH. -PROBLEM REPEATED AGAIN ON 06,21,01 AT LOWER SPEED. I WAS FORCED TO GO THROUGH A STPO LIGHT. COULD NOT STOP. I HAVE REPORTED THIS...

May 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WATER DRIPS THROUGH DRAIN HOLE IN BED ONTO LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE. LINE RUSTED THROUGH AND ALL BRAKES WERE LOST. MECHANIC STATES THIS IS COMMON WITH FORD RANGERS. I HAVE THE FAILED PART.*AK

May 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WATER DRIPS THROUGH DRAIN HOLE IN BED ONTO LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE. LINE RUSTED THROUGH AND ALL BRAKES WERE LOST. MECHANIC STATES THIS IS COMMON WITH FORD RANGERS. I HAVE THE FAILED PART.*AK

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT AND IT WILL RESTART LATER. I'VE REPLACED TIMING BELT, IGNITION SYSTEM, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR STROBE AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, WHEN HOT OR COLD

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT AND IT WILL RESTART LATER. I'VE REPLACED TIMING BELT, IGNITION SYSTEM, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR STROBE AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, WHEN HOT OR COLD

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT AND IT WILL RESTART LATER. I'VE REPLACED TIMING BELT, IGNITION SYSTEM, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR STROBE AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, WHEN HOT OR COLD

May 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT AND IT WILL RESTART LATER. I'VE REPLACED TIMING BELT, IGNITION SYSTEM, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR STROBE AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, WHEN HOT OR COLD

May 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT AND IT WILL RESTART LATER. I'VE REPLACED TIMING BELT, IGNITION SYSTEM, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR STROBE AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, WHEN HOT OR COLD

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT AND IT WILL RESTART LATER. I'VE REPLACED TIMING BELT, IGNITION SYSTEM, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR STROBE AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, WHEN HOT OR COLD

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT AND IT WILL RESTART LATER. I'VE REPLACED TIMING BELT, IGNITION SYSTEM, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR STROBE AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, WHEN HOT OR COLD

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT AND IT WILL RESTART LATER. I'VE REPLACED TIMING BELT, IGNITION SYSTEM, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR STROBE AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, WHEN HOT OR COLD

May 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT AND IT WILL RESTART LATER. I'VE REPLACED TIMING BELT, IGNITION SYSTEM, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR STROBE AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, WHEN HOT OR COLD

May 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT AND IT WILL RESTART LATER. I'VE REPLACED TIMING BELT, IGNITION SYSTEM, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR STROBE AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, WHEN HOT OR COLD

May 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 20, 2001 Power Train

ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC A DEFECTIVE PLUG IN TRANSMISSION CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK OUT, THUS FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION OCCURRED. I WAS STRANDED ON THE INTERSTATE AT 3:30AM, FORTUNATELY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS THE TRUCKS TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP GOING 65MPH. FORD DECLINES ANY PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION...

Apr 20, 2001 Power Train

ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC A DEFECTIVE PLUG IN TRANSMISSION CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK OUT, THUS FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION OCCURRED. I WAS STRANDED ON THE INTERSTATE AT 3:30AM, FORTUNATELY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS THE TRUCKS TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP GOING 65MPH. FORD DECLINES ANY PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION...

Apr 11, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THIS IS ONE OF 12 FORD RANGERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM... I WILL ONLY LIST ONE ON THE COMPLAINT UNTIL I HEAR BACK FROM SOMEBODY. THIS IS A MAJOR AND SERIOUS PROBLEM AND BEFORE SOMEBODY IS KILLED SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.. I HAVE TRIED TO DEAL WITH FORD DIRECTLY, BUT THEY HAVE IGNO...

Apr 11, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THIS IS ONE OF 12 FORD RANGERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM... I WILL ONLY LIST ONE ON THE COMPLAINT UNTIL I HEAR BACK FROM SOMEBODY. THIS IS A MAJOR AND SERIOUS PROBLEM AND BEFORE SOMEBODY IS KILLED SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.. I HAVE TRIED TO DEAL WITH FORD DIRECTLY, BUT THEY HAVE IGNO...

Mar 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXACT SYMPTONS AS STATED IN RECALL 96V024001/ STUDS BEGAN CRACKING TO POWER BRAKE VACCUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK

Mar 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXACT SYMPTONS AS STATED IN RECALL 96V024001/ STUDS BEGAN CRACKING TO POWER BRAKE VACCUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK

Mar 15, 2001 Tires

TIRES FELT UNSTABLE AND SOMETIMES ABNORMAL SOUNDING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. NO PROBLEMS FOUND DURING VEHICLE ALIGNMENT AND TIRE BALANCING. NORMAL USE AND PROPER INFLATION SINCE PURCHASE OF TIRES IN SEPTEMBER OF 1997.*AK (TIRESIZE: P265/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265/75R15 )

Mar 15, 2001 Tires

TIRES FELT UNSTABLE AND SOMETIMES ABNORMAL SOUNDING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. NO PROBLEMS FOUND DURING VEHICLE ALIGNMENT AND TIRE BALANCING. NORMAL USE AND PROPER INFLATION SINCE PURCHASE OF TIRES IN SEPTEMBER OF 1997.*AK (TIRESIZE: P265/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265/75R15 )

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE/ THERMOSTAT KEEP BREAKING. HAS BEEN REPALCED 2 TIMES.*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE/ THERMOSTAT KEEP BREAKING. HAS BEEN REPALCED 2 TIMES.*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE/ THERMOSTAT KEEP BREAKING. HAS BEEN REPALCED 2 TIMES.*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE/ THERMOSTAT KEEP BREAKING. HAS BEEN REPALCED 2 TIMES.*AK

Mar 2, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS MAKING VERY LOUD AND NOISY SOUNDS. WHILE IN FIFTH GEAR TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS MAKING VERY LOUD AND NOISY SOUNDS. WHILE IN FIFTH GEAR TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED/REPALCED NOW WITH MANUAL SYSTEM. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED/REPALCED NOW WITH MANUAL SYSTEM. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Power Train

CLUTCH LEAKS FROM SLAVE CYLINDER WHEN APPLYING CLUTCH IN COLD WEATHER. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Structure

I'VE CALLED FORD GARAGES & THE MECHANICS SAYS THAT THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACING ALOT OF THESE LATELY WITH AN ADAPTER TO PUT ON MANUAL LOCK-IN/LOCK OUTS.*AK

Feb 6, 2001 Power Train

CLUTCH LEAKS FROM SLAVE CYLINDER WHEN APPLYING CLUTCH IN COLD WEATHER. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Structure

I'VE CALLED FORD GARAGES & THE MECHANICS SAYS THAT THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACING ALOT OF THESE LATELY WITH AN ADAPTER TO PUT ON MANUAL LOCK-IN/LOCK OUTS.*AK

Jan 28, 2001 Electrical System

I HAVE A 1994 FORD RANGER. A JUDGE IN CALIFORNIA HAS ORDERD A RECALL OF A LOT OF FORD VEHICLES FOR STALLING. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE THICK FILM IGNITION (TFI) WHICH REGULATES CURRENT GOING TO THE SPARK PLUGS. SINCE THE TFI IS MOUNTED ON THE DISTRIBUTOR, IT HEATS UP AND FAILS. THIS IS A VERY DANG...

Jan 28, 2001 Electrical System

I HAVE A 1994 FORD RANGER. A JUDGE IN CALIFORNIA HAS ORDERD A RECALL OF A LOT OF FORD VEHICLES FOR STALLING. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE THICK FILM IGNITION (TFI) WHICH REGULATES CURRENT GOING TO THE SPARK PLUGS. SINCE THE TFI IS MOUNTED ON THE DISTRIBUTOR, IT HEATS UP AND FAILS. THIS IS A VERY DANG...

Jan 25, 2001 Power Train

OIL PLUGS IN GEAR BOX LEAKED CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT HAPPENED WHILE ON BUSY FREEWAY WAS LUCKY AS WE MADE IT TO SHOULDER AND NO ONE WAS INJURED EL CENTRO MOTORS WAS DEALER WHO FIXED IT AS ROBINSON FORD SAID NOT UNDER WARRANTY EL CENTRO MOTORS EMPLOYEE ADMITTED IT WAS FAULTY(BAD)PLUGS BUT SAID...

Jan 25, 2001 Power Train

OIL PLUGS IN GEAR BOX LEAKED CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT HAPPENED WHILE ON BUSY FREEWAY WAS LUCKY AS WE MADE IT TO SHOULDER AND NO ONE WAS INJURED EL CENTRO MOTORS WAS DEALER WHO FIXED IT AS ROBINSON FORD SAID NOT UNDER WARRANTY EL CENTRO MOTORS EMPLOYEE ADMITTED IT WAS FAULTY(BAD)PLUGS BUT SAID...

Jan 23, 2001 Wheels

FRONT WHEEL HUBS FOR FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DO NOT WORK. DEALER HAS REPLACED HUBS THREE TIMES.*AK

Jan 23, 2001 Wheels

FRONT WHEEL HUBS FOR FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DO NOT WORK. DEALER HAS REPLACED HUBS THREE TIMES.*AK

Jan 22, 2001 Tires

ONE OF CONSUMERS FIRESTONE TIRES STARTED COMING LOOSE WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, CONSUMER DROVE DIRECTLY TO TIRE DEALER AND UPON INSPECTION FOUND THAT TWO OTHER TIRES WERE ALSO STARTING TO COME APART AND HE REPLACED ALL THREE, ONCE THE CONSUMER HEARD ABOT RECALL 00T-005 HE WAS DENIED REPLACEMENT T...

Jan 22, 2001 Tires

ONE OF CONSUMERS FIRESTONE TIRES STARTED COMING LOOSE WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, CONSUMER DROVE DIRECTLY TO TIRE DEALER AND UPON INSPECTION FOUND THAT TWO OTHER TIRES WERE ALSO STARTING TO COME APART AND HE REPLACED ALL THREE, ONCE THE CONSUMER HEARD ABOT RECALL 00T-005 HE WAS DENIED REPLACEMENT T...

Jan 10, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 35-40MPH, AND BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACKS COLLAPSED 2 TO 3 NOTCHES BACK. SEATS WILL NOT COME BACK TO FULL UPRIGHT POSITION. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 35-40MPH, AND BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACKS COLLAPSED 2 TO 3 NOTCHES BACK. SEATS WILL NOT COME BACK TO FULL UPRIGHT POSITION. *AK

Jan 5, 2001 Tires

WHILE PARKED, CONSUMER NOTICED A SPLIT, WHERE TREAD MET SIDEWALL ON RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE FR480 TIRE. FIRESTONE WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TIRE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL, BUT THEY WERE WILLING TO PRORATE TIRES AT 50%. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P225/70R14, DOT# VNFC1M9 *AK *...

Jan 5, 2001 Tires

WHILE PARKED, CONSUMER NOTICED A SPLIT, WHERE TREAD MET SIDEWALL ON RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE FR480 TIRE. FIRESTONE WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TIRE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL, BUT THEY WERE WILLING TO PRORATE TIRES AT 50%. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P225/70R14, DOT# VNFC1M9 *AK *...

Dec 27, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOLT BROKE BETWEEN THE VACUUM BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOLT BROKE BETWEEN THE VACUUM BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOLT BROKE BETWEEN THE VACUUM BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOLT BROKE BETWEEN THE VACUUM BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Wheels

THE SCREWS WERE POSSIBLY NOT REINSTALLED AFTER TIRE WAS REMOUNTED CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO STEEL RIM. NLM

Dec 14, 2000 Wheels

THE SCREWS WERE POSSIBLY NOT REINSTALLED AFTER TIRE WAS REMOUNTED CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO STEEL RIM. NLM

Dec 14, 2000 Wheels

THE SCREWS WERE POSSIBLY NOT REINSTALLED AFTER TIRE WAS REMOUNTED CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO STEEL RIM. NLM

Dec 14, 2000 Wheels

THE SCREWS WERE POSSIBLY NOT REINSTALLED AFTER TIRE WAS REMOUNTED CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO STEEL RIM. NLM

Dec 12, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED BELT SEPARATION, CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES AND FIRESTONE IS DENYING HER A REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE EARLY FAILURE OF THE TIRES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Dec 12, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED BELT SEPARATION, CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES AND FIRESTONE IS DENYING HER A REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE EARLY FAILURE OF THE TIRES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Dec 4, 2000 Power Train

WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK USED ON 10/12/00. FORTY DAYS LATER THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. HAVE THEIR BEEN ANY RECALLS ON THIS TRUCK? *AK

Dec 4, 2000 Power Train

WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK USED ON 10/12/00. FORTY DAYS LATER THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. HAVE THEIR BEEN ANY RECALLS ON THIS TRUCK? *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Steering

THE STEERING ARM ON DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL BROKE AT THE WHEEL CONNECTION WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT APPROX. 5MPH. UNABLE TO STEER. LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS HAPPENED.WILL TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TOMORROW. I'M ONLY GLAD I WASN'T DRIVING 65 ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWA...

Nov 27, 2000 Steering

THE STEERING ARM ON DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL BROKE AT THE WHEEL CONNECTION WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT APPROX. 5MPH. UNABLE TO STEER. LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS HAPPENED.WILL TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TOMORROW. I'M ONLY GLAD I WASN'T DRIVING 65 ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWA...

Nov 24, 2000 Electrical System

THERE CURRENTLY IS A RECALL FOR FORD RANGERS UP THROUGH 1993'S. MINE IS A 1994 AND HAS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. THE RECALL STATES THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SYSTEM WAS MOUNTED INCORRECTLY NEAR THE ENGINE AND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL. MY RANGER HAS THIS PROBLEM AND I WANT FORD TO INCLUDE THE 1994 RA...

Nov 24, 2000 Electrical System

THERE CURRENTLY IS A RECALL FOR FORD RANGERS UP THROUGH 1993'S. MINE IS A 1994 AND HAS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. THE RECALL STATES THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SYSTEM WAS MOUNTED INCORRECTLY NEAR THE ENGINE AND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL. MY RANGER HAS THIS PROBLEM AND I WANT FORD TO INCLUDE THE 1994 RA...

Nov 20, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Nov 20, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Nov 12, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE (P255/70R14 M+S) TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Nov 12, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE (P255/70R14 M+S) TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Nov 7, 2000 Power Train

KNOWN DEFECT. FORD IS NOT INTERESTED IN REPAIRING. THEY ARE ON THEIR THIRD COMPONENT UPGRADE. LIVE IN INTERIOR BRITISH COLUMBIA. ONLY HAD ACCESS TO STATES, NO PROVINCES.THANKYOU FOR YOUR WEBSITE. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Nov 7, 2000 Power Train

KNOWN DEFECT. FORD IS NOT INTERESTED IN REPAIRING. THEY ARE ON THEIR THIRD COMPONENT UPGRADE. LIVE IN INTERIOR BRITISH COLUMBIA. ONLY HAD ACCESS TO STATES, NO PROVINCES.THANKYOU FOR YOUR WEBSITE. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Nov 3, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEEL WILL LOCKUP. THEN, ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. THIS HAS HAD HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND ALWAYS HAD HAPPENED ON LOW SPEED.*AK

Nov 3, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEEL WILL LOCKUP. THEN, ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. THIS HAS HAD HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND ALWAYS HAD HAPPENED ON LOW SPEED.*AK

Nov 3, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE IS STICKING TO FLOOR, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT , DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX VEHICLE, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT DEALER AGAIN.*AK

Nov 3, 2000 Tires

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT, APROXIMATELY 75 MPH. WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, I FELT A JERK, AND THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. I HAVE HAD FLAT TIRES IN THE PAST, AND THIS WAS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FEEL. MY STEERING WAS ALMOST INOP, AND BREAKING WAS ALMOST NON EXISTANT. I ONLY THANK G...

Nov 3, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEEL WILL LOCKUP. THEN, ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. THIS HAS HAD HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND ALWAYS HAD HAPPENED ON LOW SPEED.*AK

Nov 3, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEEL WILL LOCKUP. THEN, ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. THIS HAS HAD HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND ALWAYS HAD HAPPENED ON LOW SPEED.*AK

Nov 3, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE IS STICKING TO FLOOR, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT , DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX VEHICLE, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT DEALER AGAIN.*AK

Nov 3, 2000 Tires

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT, APROXIMATELY 75 MPH. WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, I FELT A JERK, AND THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. I HAVE HAD FLAT TIRES IN THE PAST, AND THIS WAS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FEEL. MY STEERING WAS ALMOST INOP, AND BREAKING WAS ALMOST NON EXISTANT. I ONLY THANK G...

Oct 25, 2000 Tires

THE FRONT FIRESTONE TIRES (P235/75R15) WERE SHOWING METAL WIRES. NLM

Oct 25, 2000 Tires

THE FRONT FIRESTONE TIRES (P235/75R15) WERE SHOWING METAL WIRES. NLM

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE ATX P235/75R15 TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEPARATION AND WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005), CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *MJS

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE ATX P235/75R15 TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEPARATION AND WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL (00T-005), CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *MJS

Oct 18, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER SAID THAT ROCK GRAVEL WENT INSIDE OF TIRES, AND TIRES WOULDN'T HOLD AIR PRESSURE. TIRES WERE FLAT. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS#AT, P23570R16. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 18, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER SAID THAT ROCK GRAVEL WENT INSIDE OF TIRES, AND TIRES WOULDN'T HOLD AIR PRESSURE. TIRES WERE FLAT. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS#AT, P23570R16. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 17, 2000 Parking Brake Crash

WHEN APPLING EMERGENCY BRAKE IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKE HAS CAUGHT, BUT IT DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. WHEN APPLIED ON AN INCLINE IT CAUSED VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN HILL INTO A HOUSE. THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHCILE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Oct 17, 2000 Parking Brake Crash

WHEN APPLING EMERGENCY BRAKE IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKE HAS CAUGHT, BUT IT DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. WHEN APPLIED ON AN INCLINE IT CAUSED VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN HILL INTO A HOUSE. THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHCILE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Oct 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS COMING FROM PORT AUTHOR TEXAS, AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT 1 OR 2 MILES FROM MY HOUSE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CALIPER THAT WORKS THE BRAKE CAME OUT AND LOCKED THE WHEEL UP. I WAS TRAVELING AT 55MPH WHEN IT LOCKED UP, AND I DID NOT APPLY MY BRAKE FOR IT TO HAPPEN. I REALIZE MY TRUCK ...

Oct 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS COMING FROM PORT AUTHOR TEXAS, AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT 1 OR 2 MILES FROM MY HOUSE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CALIPER THAT WORKS THE BRAKE CAME OUT AND LOCKED THE WHEEL UP. I WAS TRAVELING AT 55MPH WHEN IT LOCKED UP, AND I DID NOT APPLY MY BRAKE FOR IT TO HAPPEN. I REALIZE MY TRUCK ...

Oct 9, 2000 Tires

CONDITIONS: ENTIRE TREAD AND ATTACHED SIDE WALL EXTENDING ABOUT HALF WAY TO THE WHEEL RIM SEPERATED. THERE WAS NO AUDABLE SOUND. WEATHER: CLEAR DAY, ABOUT 80 DEG. F. SPEED: ABOUT 70 MPH. TIRE INSTALLED 6/6/00 AND RUN FOR ABOUT 8,300 MILES. IDENTICAL TIRE ON RIGHT SIDE HAS NOT FAILED BUT WIL...

Oct 9, 2000 Tires

CONDITIONS: ENTIRE TREAD AND ATTACHED SIDE WALL EXTENDING ABOUT HALF WAY TO THE WHEEL RIM SEPERATED. THERE WAS NO AUDABLE SOUND. WEATHER: CLEAR DAY, ABOUT 80 DEG. F. SPEED: ABOUT 70 MPH. TIRE INSTALLED 6/6/00 AND RUN FOR ABOUT 8,300 MILES. IDENTICAL TIRE ON RIGHT SIDE HAS NOT FAILED BUT WIL...

Oct 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Oct 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Oct 6, 2000 Tires

ONE TIRE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT REAR DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE SIDEWALL, GOING COMPLETELY AROUND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE IN THE SAME LINE AS THE TIRE SIZE. THIS TIRE ALSO HAS A CRACK BEGINNING TO FORM AT THE OUTER BASE OF THE TREAD. AFTER HAVING THE TIRES REMOVED I FOUND A HAIRLINE CRACK BEGINNING AT THE...

Oct 6, 2000 Tires

ONE TIRE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT REAR DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE SIDEWALL, GOING COMPLETELY AROUND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE IN THE SAME LINE AS THE TIRE SIZE. THIS TIRE ALSO HAS A CRACK BEGINNING TO FORM AT THE OUTER BASE OF THE TREAD. AFTER HAVING THE TIRES REMOVED I FOUND A HAIRLINE CRACK BEGINNING AT THE...

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

LEFT REAR FIRESTONE ATX RADIAL TIRE P235/75R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, UPON INSPECTION OF THE OTHER TIRES, DEALER NOTICED RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS BEGINNING TO SEPARATION, CONSUMER HAD ALL 4 TIRES REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND OF TIRES, WHEN RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED CONSUMER WAS TOLD HE COULD GET NO...

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

A LARGE CHUNK OF TREAD CAME OFF OF THIS TIRE. LUCKILY TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF.*AK (TIRESIZE: P225/70R14)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225/70R14 )

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

LEFT REAR FIRESTONE ATX RADIAL TIRE P235/75R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, UPON INSPECTION OF THE OTHER TIRES, DEALER NOTICED RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS BEGINNING TO SEPARATION, CONSUMER HAD ALL 4 TIRES REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND OF TIRES, WHEN RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED CONSUMER WAS TOLD HE COULD GET NO...

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

A LARGE CHUNK OF TREAD CAME OFF OF THIS TIRE. LUCKILY TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF.*AK (TIRESIZE: P225/70R14)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225/70R14 )

Sep 26, 2000 Tires

PE-00020; REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A 1994 FORD RANGER. TIRE SIZE P21570R14. TREAD IS SEPARATING FROM SIDEWALL. *AK TIRE TREAD SEPARATION RESULTED IN BULGING CAUSING VIBRATION AND STEERING MALFUNCTION. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH DIFFERENT BRAND. *YH

Sep 26, 2000 Tires

PE-00020; REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A 1994 FORD RANGER. TIRE SIZE P21570R14. TREAD IS SEPARATING FROM SIDEWALL. *AK TIRE TREAD SEPARATION RESULTED IN BULGING CAUSING VIBRATION AND STEERING MALFUNCTION. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH DIFFERENT BRAND. *YH

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

PE00.020; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS#HT, P235/7515. HE HAS CONTACTED FIRESTONE.*AK

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

AT 4:50 PM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 200, I WAS DRIVING WEST BOUND ON THE 210, A HALF MILE BEFORE THE 2 INTERCHANGE IN THE PASADENA, CALIFORNIA AREA. I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH IN THE SECOND LANE WHEN I BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON A WASH BOARD. MY BACK END BEGAN FISHTAILING BACK AND FORTH. I HAD...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

AT 4:50 PM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 200, I WAS DRIVING WEST BOUND ON THE 210, A HALF MILE BEFORE THE 2 INTERCHANGE IN THE PASADENA, CALIFORNIA AREA. I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH IN THE SECOND LANE WHEN I BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON A WASH BOARD. MY BACK END BEGAN FISHTAILING BACK AND FORTH. I HAD...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

PE00.020; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS#HT, P235/7515. HE HAS CONTACTED FIRESTONE.*AK

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

AT 4:50 PM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 200, I WAS DRIVING WEST BOUND ON THE 210, A HALF MILE BEFORE THE 2 INTERCHANGE IN THE PASADENA, CALIFORNIA AREA. I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH IN THE SECOND LANE WHEN I BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON A WASH BOARD. MY BACK END BEGAN FISHTAILING BACK AND FORTH. I HAD...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

AT 4:50 PM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 200, I WAS DRIVING WEST BOUND ON THE 210, A HALF MILE BEFORE THE 2 INTERCHANGE IN THE PASADENA, CALIFORNIA AREA. I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH IN THE SECOND LANE WHEN I BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON A WASH BOARD. MY BACK END BEGAN FISHTAILING BACK AND FORTH. I HAD...

Sep 15, 2000 Tires

AFTER MARKET TIRES, P235/75R15, DOT#VDHL. TIRES BEGAN TO CRACK ALONG THE SIDEWALL. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Tires

AFTER MARKET TIRES, P235/75R15, DOT#VDHL. TIRES BEGAN TO CRACK ALONG THE SIDEWALL. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

I HAVE NOTICED THAT 14 INCH TIRES ARE NOT BEING RECALLED. ARE THERE SIGNIFICANT ENGINEERING DESIGN DIFFERENCES IN 14 INCH AND 15 INCH TIRES, OR HAVE THEY JUST BEEN OVERLOOKED SINCE THEY ARE NOT A VERY COMMON SIZE. I HAVE HAD TO SPECIAL ORDER THEM. I AM CURRENTLY NEEDING TO REPLACE MY SECOND SET O...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

I HAVE NOTICED THAT 14 INCH TIRES ARE NOT BEING RECALLED. ARE THERE SIGNIFICANT ENGINEERING DESIGN DIFFERENCES IN 14 INCH AND 15 INCH TIRES, OR HAVE THEY JUST BEEN OVERLOOKED SINCE THEY ARE NOT A VERY COMMON SIZE. I HAVE HAD TO SPECIAL ORDER THEM. I AM CURRENTLY NEEDING TO REPLACE MY SECOND SET O...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

I HAVE NOTICED THAT 14 INCH TIRES ARE NOT BEING RECALLED. ARE THERE SIGNIFICANT ENGINEERING DESIGN DIFFERENCES IN 14 INCH AND 15 INCH TIRES, OR HAVE THEY JUST BEEN OVERLOOKED SINCE THEY ARE NOT A VERY COMMON SIZE. I HAVE HAD TO SPECIAL ORDER THEM. I AM CURRENTLY NEEDING TO REPLACE MY SECOND SET O...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

I HAVE NOTICED THAT 14 INCH TIRES ARE NOT BEING RECALLED. ARE THERE SIGNIFICANT ENGINEERING DESIGN DIFFERENCES IN 14 INCH AND 15 INCH TIRES, OR HAVE THEY JUST BEEN OVERLOOKED SINCE THEY ARE NOT A VERY COMMON SIZE. I HAVE HAD TO SPECIAL ORDER THEM. I AM CURRENTLY NEEDING TO REPLACE MY SECOND SET O...

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

I HAVE BEEN WAITING SEVERAL WEEKS AND STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED REPLACEMENT TIRES. NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE EITHER. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 )

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

I HAVE BEEN WAITING SEVERAL WEEKS AND STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED REPLACEMENT TIRES. NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE EITHER. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 )

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE TIRES THAT ARE BEING RE-CALLED, BLEW OUT AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL DAMAGE TO TRUCK. (CLAIM# 42-1281-305) *MW

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE TIRES THAT ARE BEING RE-CALLED, BLEW OUT AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL DAMAGE TO TRUCK. (CLAIM# 42-1281-305) *MW

Sep 8, 2000 Tires Crash

I OWNED A 1994 FORD RANGER I WENT INTO A SLIDE & ROLLED THE TRUCK 4 TIMES & TOTALED IT OUT , I HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES ON THIS TRUCK 265/75R/15 ........ I THEN BOUGHT A 1997 FORD RANGER WITH 265/75R/15 WILDERNESS TIRES ,,,,, NOW COMES THIS RECALL ON WILDERNESS AT TIRES ...... I AM CONCERNED ABO...

Sep 8, 2000 Tires Crash

I OWNED A 1994 FORD RANGER I WENT INTO A SLIDE & ROLLED THE TRUCK 4 TIMES & TOTALED IT OUT , I HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES ON THIS TRUCK 265/75R/15 ........ I THEN BOUGHT A 1997 FORD RANGER WITH 265/75R/15 WILDERNESS TIRES ,,,,, NOW COMES THIS RECALL ON WILDERNESS AT TIRES ...... I AM CONCERNED ABO...

Sep 8, 2000 Tires Crash

I OWNED A 1994 FORD RANGER I WENT INTO A SLIDE & ROLLED THE TRUCK 4 TIMES & TOTALED IT OUT , I HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES ON THIS TRUCK 265/75R/15 ........ I THEN BOUGHT A 1997 FORD RANGER WITH 265/75R/15 WILDERNESS TIRES ,,,,, NOW COMES THIS RECALL ON WILDERNESS AT TIRES ...... I AM CONCERNED ABO...

Sep 8, 2000 Tires Crash

I OWNED A 1994 FORD RANGER I WENT INTO A SLIDE & ROLLED THE TRUCK 4 TIMES & TOTALED IT OUT , I HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES ON THIS TRUCK 265/75R/15 ........ I THEN BOUGHT A 1997 FORD RANGER WITH 265/75R/15 WILDERNESS TIRES ,,,,, NOW COMES THIS RECALL ON WILDERNESS AT TIRES ...... I AM CONCERNED ABO...

Sep 6, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 68MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. VEHICLE THROWN INTO CENTER OF THE MEREDIAN STRIP. FRONT LEFT HAND SIDE TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

ALL 4 OF COMSUMER FIRSTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION BETWEEN 17000 AND 26000 MILES. NLM

Sep 6, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 68MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. VEHICLE THROWN INTO CENTER OF THE MEREDIAN STRIP. FRONT LEFT HAND SIDE TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

ALL 4 OF COMSUMER FIRSTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION BETWEEN 17000 AND 26000 MILES. NLM

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER SAID THAT THE TIRE WERE WOBBLING WHEN HE TRAVELED DOWN THE ROAD. TIRES HAD BUBBLES AND STRESS MARKS. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE FIRESTONE.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Tires Crash

FIRESTONE ATX TIRES, P26575R15, DOT W29VINS423 EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE JUMPED AND LEFT ROAD INTO A DITCH CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE TIRES SHOOK SO BAD AND CAUSED THE 4WD HUB TO ENGAGE CAUSING VEHICLE TO DRAG ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND STEER LEFT, CONSUMER ...

Sep 5, 2000 Power Train Crash

FIRESTONE ATX TIRES, P26575R15, DOT W29VINS423 EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE JUMPED AND LEFT ROAD INTO A DITCH CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE TIRES SHOOK SO BAD AND CAUSED THE 4WD HUB TO ENGAGE CAUSING VEHICLE TO DRAG ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND STEER LEFT, CONSUMER ...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER SAID THAT THE TIRE WERE WOBBLING WHEN HE TRAVELED DOWN THE ROAD. TIRES HAD BUBBLES AND STRESS MARKS. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE FIRESTONE.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Tires Crash

FIRESTONE ATX TIRES, P26575R15, DOT W29VINS423 EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE JUMPED AND LEFT ROAD INTO A DITCH CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE TIRES SHOOK SO BAD AND CAUSED THE 4WD HUB TO ENGAGE CAUSING VEHICLE TO DRAG ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND STEER LEFT, CONSUMER ...

Sep 5, 2000 Power Train Crash

FIRESTONE ATX TIRES, P26575R15, DOT W29VINS423 EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE JUMPED AND LEFT ROAD INTO A DITCH CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE TIRES SHOOK SO BAD AND CAUSED THE 4WD HUB TO ENGAGE CAUSING VEHICLE TO DRAG ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND STEER LEFT, CONSUMER ...

Aug 26, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE TREAD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE PEELED COMPLETELY OFF OF THE TIRE AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH.( DOT NUMBER: W2HF1M2519 TIRE SIZE: P215 75R15 )

Aug 26, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE TREAD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE PEELED COMPLETELY OFF OF THE TIRE AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH.( DOT NUMBER: W2HF1M2519 TIRE SIZE: P215 75R15 )

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOWOUT OF LEFT FRONT TIRE WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING IN OCTOBER OF 1999. DAMAGED LEFT FRONT FENDER. BELT FAILURE AND PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN LARGE BULGE ON LEFT REAR TIRE IN AUGUST OF 2000.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/60R15 )

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOWOUT OF LEFT FRONT TIRE WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING IN OCTOBER OF 1999. DAMAGED LEFT FRONT FENDER. BELT FAILURE AND PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN LARGE BULGE ON LEFT REAR TIRE IN AUGUST OF 2000.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/60R15 )

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1994 RANGER, P265/7515 SIZE . TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES HAS SEPARATED. *AK THE TIRE WERE PRORATED ON PRICE UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE CUSTOMER REPLACED THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES WITH NEW AND IDENTICAL TIRES. *YH

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1994 RANGER, P265/7515 SIZE . TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES HAS SEPARATED. *AK THE TIRE WERE PRORATED ON PRICE UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE CUSTOMER REPLACED THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES WITH NEW AND IDENTICAL TIRES. *YH

Aug 22, 2000 Tires

ON 6/6/00, WHILE DRIVING HOME WITH 2 CARPOOL PASSENGERS THE LEFT REAR TIRE DISINTEGRATED AT 70 MPH IN 105 DEGREE HEAT. THE FIRST INDICATION THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WAS AN EXTREMELY VIOLENT THUMPING FROM THE REAR. I THOUGHT AT FIRST THAT THE DRIVELINE BROKE AND WAS SMASHING THE PAVEMENT, BUT THEN, A...

Aug 22, 2000 Tires

TWO TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE OF SEPARATION, NOW THE REMAINING FOUR TIRES HAVE SEPARATED, THE TRUCK PULLS TO THE RIGHT, VIBRATES IN THE REAR, AND FRONT. MY TIRES ARE ON MY TRUCK AND I CAN DELIVER MY TRUCK TO ANYONE WANTING TO EXAMINE IT.( DOT NUMBER: OBBN PUA TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Aug 22, 2000 Tires

ON 6/6/00, WHILE DRIVING HOME WITH 2 CARPOOL PASSENGERS THE LEFT REAR TIRE DISINTEGRATED AT 70 MPH IN 105 DEGREE HEAT. THE FIRST INDICATION THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WAS AN EXTREMELY VIOLENT THUMPING FROM THE REAR. I THOUGHT AT FIRST THAT THE DRIVELINE BROKE AND WAS SMASHING THE PAVEMENT, BUT THEN, A...

Aug 22, 2000 Tires

TWO TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE OF SEPARATION, NOW THE REMAINING FOUR TIRES HAVE SEPARATED, THE TRUCK PULLS TO THE RIGHT, VIBRATES IN THE REAR, AND FRONT. MY TIRES ARE ON MY TRUCK AND I CAN DELIVER MY TRUCK TO ANYONE WANTING TO EXAMINE IT.( DOT NUMBER: OBBN PUA TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Aug 21, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND BLEW OUT. THEN HE HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER, AND VEERED OVER TO THE RIGHT, HITTING A GUARDRAIL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE, SIZE P215 70R14 M/S, AND DOT W2HY1NK142. *AK

Aug 21, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: W29V TIRE SIZE: P265/75R15 )

Aug 21, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND BLEW OUT. THEN HE HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER, AND VEERED OVER TO THE RIGHT, HITTING A GUARDRAIL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE, SIZE P215 70R14 M/S, AND DOT W2HY1NK142. *AK

Aug 21, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: W29V TIRE SIZE: P265/75R15 )

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

TIRE HAD BECOME FLAT AND NOTICED SIGNIFICANT WEAR BUT ASSUMED THAT IT HAD BEEN PUNCTURED BY A SHARP OBJECT BUT NEVER CONSIDERED PRODUCT FAILURE. A NEW ATX TIRE WAS BOUGHT TO REPLACE THE OLD ONE AT A FIRESTONE DEALERSHIP.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

TIRE HAD BECOME FLAT AND NOTICED SIGNIFICANT WEAR BUT ASSUMED THAT IT HAD BEEN PUNCTURED BY A SHARP OBJECT BUT NEVER CONSIDERED PRODUCT FAILURE. A NEW ATX TIRE WAS BOUGHT TO REPLACE THE OLD ONE AT A FIRESTONE DEALERSHIP.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 75MPH TREAD SEPARATED FROM LEFT REAR TIRE. LEFT SIDE OF TRUCK WAS TOREN UP DUE TO TIRE HITTING IT. TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED. CHANGED TIRE & CONTACTED FIRESTONE. MAILED TIRE TO FIRESTONE. BROUGHT NEW TIRES. HAD BROUGHT VEHICLE WITH USED TIRES ALREADY ON IT. *AK

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 75MPH TREAD SEPARATED FROM LEFT REAR TIRE. LEFT SIDE OF TRUCK WAS TOREN UP DUE TO TIRE HITTING IT. TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED. CHANGED TIRE & CONTACTED FIRESTONE. MAILED TIRE TO FIRESTONE. BROUGHT NEW TIRES. HAD BROUGHT VEHICLE WITH USED TIRES ALREADY ON IT. *AK

Jul 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 23, 2000 Power Train

THE LEAK IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE RESULT OF FAILURE OF THE PLASTIC PLUGS LOCATED ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE AASTRO TRANSMISSION AND AUTOMOBLIE REPAIRS HAD REPORTED TO ME OF THE PROBLEM. THEY ALSO HAD ENCOUNTERED OTHER VEHICLES LIKE MINE AND WITH THE SAME SITUATIONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZ...

Jun 23, 2000 Power Train

THE LEAK IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE RESULT OF FAILURE OF THE PLASTIC PLUGS LOCATED ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE AASTRO TRANSMISSION AND AUTOMOBLIE REPAIRS HAD REPORTED TO ME OF THE PROBLEM. THEY ALSO HAD ENCOUNTERED OTHER VEHICLES LIKE MINE AND WITH THE SAME SITUATIONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZ...

Jun 21, 2000 Electrical System

A FUSE BLEW OUT, CAUSING ABS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE/ TAIL LIGHTS TO BE INOPERABLE, AND CRUISE CONTROL TO FUNCTION ERRATICALLY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 21, 2000 Electrical System

A FUSE BLEW OUT, CAUSING ABS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE/ TAIL LIGHTS TO BE INOPERABLE, AND CRUISE CONTROL TO FUNCTION ERRATICALLY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AT 55 MPH ,WENT DOWN A HILL AND OFF A 3 FOOT ENBANKMENT, LANDING AGAINST A CLIFF OF ROCKS. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, EVEN WITH FRONTAL AND REAREND DAMAGE . CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY MANUFACTURER THAT WITH THAT MODEL OF TRUCK DUAL AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED IN A FRON...

Jun 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AT 55 MPH ,WENT DOWN A HILL AND OFF A 3 FOOT ENBANKMENT, LANDING AGAINST A CLIFF OF ROCKS. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, EVEN WITH FRONTAL AND REAREND DAMAGE . CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY MANUFACTURER THAT WITH THAT MODEL OF TRUCK DUAL AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED IN A FRON...

Jun 8, 2000 Parking Brake Crash

EMERGENCY BRAKES WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. ONCE THEY FAILED, AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD AND CRASHED INTO A POST. *AK

Jun 8, 2000 Parking Brake Crash

EMERGENCY BRAKES WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. ONCE THEY FAILED, AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD AND CRASHED INTO A POST. *AK

May 30, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. IT RAN INTO A TREE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

May 30, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. IT RAN INTO A TREE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

May 18, 2000 Power Train

THERE ARE THREE PLUGS ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION MADE OF RUBBER THAT CRACKED AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. *AK

May 18, 2000 Power Train

THERE ARE THREE PLUGS ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION MADE OF RUBBER THAT CRACKED AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. *AK

May 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE TRUCK IS A 1994 RANGER. IT PRESENTLY HAS 37000 MILES ON IT . BOTH FRONT ROTORSDEVELOPED CRACKS . A THUMPING OCCURRED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES . I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT . HE SHOWED ME THE CRACKS IN THE ROTORS . I HAD IT FIXED . THE ROTORSS COST ME 118. DOLLARS . THIS FAILURE SEEMS PREMATURE...

May 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE TRUCK IS A 1994 RANGER. IT PRESENTLY HAS 37000 MILES ON IT . BOTH FRONT ROTORSDEVELOPED CRACKS . A THUMPING OCCURRED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES . I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT . HE SHOWED ME THE CRACKS IN THE ROTORS . I HAD IT FIXED . THE ROTORSS COST ME 118. DOLLARS . THIS FAILURE SEEMS PREMATURE...

Apr 12, 2000 Parking Brake

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF PARKING BRAKES. MUCH LIKE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 94V169000 AND 94V169001

Apr 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN ON HIGHWAY WHEN THE DRIVER TRIES TO SLOW IT DOWN. YH

Apr 12, 2000 Parking Brake

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF PARKING BRAKES. MUCH LIKE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 94V169000 AND 94V169001

Apr 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN ON HIGHWAY WHEN THE DRIVER TRIES TO SLOW IT DOWN. YH

Apr 6, 2000 Steering

THE FRONT INNER TIE ROD BROKE OFF, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Steering

THE FRONT INNER TIE ROD BROKE OFF, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO COME ON. SWITCH IS SOME HOW CONNECTED TO CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, IT WILL ENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE LET GO. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO COME ON. SWITCH IS SOME HOW CONNECTED TO CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, IT WILL ENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE LET GO. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO COME ON. SWITCH IS SOME HOW CONNECTED TO CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, IT WILL ENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE LET GO. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO COME ON. SWITCH IS SOME HOW CONNECTED TO CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, IT WILL ENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE LET GO. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Power Train

AFTER MAKING A HARD RIGHT TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED, THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS FOR THE 4 WD SYSTEM TRIED TO ENGAGE AND CAUSED AN UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING OF THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A LOUD WHINING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. ONCE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, THE PROBLEM...

Mar 9, 2000 Power Train

AFTER MAKING A HARD RIGHT TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED, THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS FOR THE 4 WD SYSTEM TRIED TO ENGAGE AND CAUSED AN UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING OF THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A LOUD WHINING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. ONCE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, THE PROBLEM...

Mar 9, 2000 Power Train

AFTER MAKING A HARD RIGHT TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED, THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS FOR THE 4 WD SYSTEM TRIED TO ENGAGE AND CAUSED AN UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING OF THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A LOUD WHINING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. ONCE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, THE PROBLEM...

Mar 9, 2000 Power Train

AFTER MAKING A HARD RIGHT TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED, THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS FOR THE 4 WD SYSTEM TRIED TO ENGAGE AND CAUSED AN UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING OF THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A LOUD WHINING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. ONCE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, THE PROBLEM...

Feb 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE'VE FOUND THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS ON THE BRAKES, FUEL, WINDOWS, ECT. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IN FACT ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS HAVE EVER BEEN ADDRESSED, AS WE HAVE NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED, AND MARROONE, AND WORLD FORD HAVE DONE BRAKE JOBS ON THIS VEHICLE- NOONE EVER MENTIONED THESE RECALLS TO US,...

Feb 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE'VE FOUND THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS ON THE BRAKES, FUEL, WINDOWS, ECT. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IN FACT ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS HAVE EVER BEEN ADDRESSED, AS WE HAVE NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED, AND MARROONE, AND WORLD FORD HAVE DONE BRAKE JOBS ON THIS VEHICLE- NOONE EVER MENTIONED THESE RECALLS TO US,...

Feb 25, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN IT RAINS, THE DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM UNDER TRUCK HOOD GETS WETS AND TRUCK WILL NOT START UNTIL IT DRIES OUT. ONE CAN ONLY GUESS THAT THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE SEAL THAT DOES NOT KEEP RAIN OUT. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOLLOWING MODERATE OVERNIGHT RAIN. *AK

Feb 25, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN IT RAINS, THE DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM UNDER TRUCK HOOD GETS WETS AND TRUCK WILL NOT START UNTIL IT DRIES OUT. ONE CAN ONLY GUESS THAT THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE SEAL THAT DOES NOT KEEP RAIN OUT. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOLLOWING MODERATE OVERNIGHT RAIN. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 19, 2000 Seats Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 19, 2000 Seats Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 30, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN FUSE 10 IS BURNED OUT - APPLYING BRAKE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL

Jan 30, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN FUSE 10 IS BURNED OUT - APPLYING BRAKE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL

Jan 30, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN FUSE 10 IS BURNED OUT - APPLYING BRAKE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL

Jan 30, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN FUSE 10 IS BURNED OUT - APPLYING BRAKE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL

Jan 3, 2000 Steering

ACCORDING TO HILCHER FORD THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF. CLAIMED TO HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILURE CAUSED THE SMOG COMPONENTS TO FAIL. YH

Jan 3, 2000 Steering

ACCORDING TO HILCHER FORD THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF. CLAIMED TO HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILURE CAUSED THE SMOG COMPONENTS TO FAIL. YH

Dec 24, 1999 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 94V169000. *AK

Dec 24, 1999 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 94V169000. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WHINED FOR A TIME, FLUID LEVEL WAS VERIFIED OK. TRANSMISSION THEN "JUMPED" OUT OF GEAR AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE (GEAR WAS OVERDRIVE). TRANSMISSION WAS FIXED AT THAT TIME. TRANSMISSION NOW WHINES AGAIN AT 82K MILES.

Dec 21, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WHINED FOR A TIME, FLUID LEVEL WAS VERIFIED OK. TRANSMISSION THEN "JUMPED" OUT OF GEAR AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE (GEAR WAS OVERDRIVE). TRANSMISSION WAS FIXED AT THAT TIME. TRANSMISSION NOW WHINES AGAIN AT 82K MILES.

Nov 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO OTHER BRAKE COMPONENTS, HOWEVER REIMBURSEMENT WAS ONLY FOR BOOSTER UNIT NOT THE OTHER COMPONENTS. (96V-024) MJS

Nov 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO OTHER BRAKE COMPONENTS, HOWEVER REIMBURSEMENT WAS ONLY FOR BOOSTER UNIT NOT THE OTHER COMPONENTS. (96V-024) MJS

Nov 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, AND THEY WOULD LOCK UP AND SHIMMY. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, AND THEY WOULD LOCK UP AND SHIMMY. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON-GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE SLIDING WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PROBLEM OCCURS AT LOW OR HIGH SPEED. VEHICLE BEING INSPECTED BY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER / M.ANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON-GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE SLIDING WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PROBLEM OCCURS AT LOW OR HIGH SPEED. VEHICLE BEING INSPECTED BY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER / M.ANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Air Crash

TRAVELING BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT ON DRY PAVEMENT THE BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID AND ROLL OVER. PLEASE CONTACT JOHN REUTTER AT SUPERIOR INVESTIGATIONS IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED. 727-848-3923. THANK YOU JOHN.

Oct 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Air Crash

TRAVELING BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT ON DRY PAVEMENT THE BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID AND ROLL OVER. PLEASE CONTACT JOHN REUTTER AT SUPERIOR INVESTIGATIONS IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED. 727-848-3923. THANK YOU JOHN.

Oct 14, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL RUBBER HOSE DEVELOPED A HOLE, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FIRE. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL RUBBER HOSE DEVELOPED A HOLE, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FIRE. *AK

Oct 10, 1999 Power Train

AUTO-LOCKING HUBS MAKE WHINING SOUND AND 4WD WILL NO LONGER ENGAGE. UNDERSTAND FROM AREA MECHANICS THAT THIS IS COMMON DUE TO POOR DESIGN IN AUTO LOCKING HUB FEATURE. PREPARING TO BRING TO DEALER FOR AN ESTIMATE. THIS ITEM SHOULD NOT WEAR OUT FROM NORMAL DRIVING. (REF. SIMILAR: SBN# BC2261060194...

Oct 10, 1999 Power Train

AUTO-LOCKING HUBS MAKE WHINING SOUND AND 4WD WILL NO LONGER ENGAGE. UNDERSTAND FROM AREA MECHANICS THAT THIS IS COMMON DUE TO POOR DESIGN IN AUTO LOCKING HUB FEATURE. PREPARING TO BRING TO DEALER FOR AN ESTIMATE. THIS ITEM SHOULD NOT WEAR OUT FROM NORMAL DRIVING. (REF. SIMILAR: SBN# BC2261060194...

Sep 15, 1999 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED. THERE IS A RECALL 94V077 CONCERNING EMEGENCY BRAKE FAILURE. BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM DUE TO VIN. BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, IT CLICKS OR "RACHETS" DOWN AS IF FUNCTIONING BUT THEN VEHICLE BEGINS TO ROLL. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED. THERE IS A RECALL 94V077 CONCERNING EMEGENCY BRAKE FAILURE. BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM DUE TO VIN. BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, IT CLICKS OR "RACHETS" DOWN AS IF FUNCTIONING BUT THEN VEHICLE BEGINS TO ROLL. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER FIBER DISC BRAKE PISTON BENT, CAUSING, THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP. DEALER REPLACED BOTH CALIPERS WITH STEEL PISTON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER FIBER DISC BRAKE PISTON BENT, CAUSING, THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP. DEALER REPLACED BOTH CALIPERS WITH STEEL PISTON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER FIBER DISC BRAKE PISTON BENT, CAUSING, THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP. DEALER REPLACED BOTH CALIPERS WITH STEEL PISTON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER FIBER DISC BRAKE PISTON BENT, CAUSING, THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP. DEALER REPLACED BOTH CALIPERS WITH STEEL PISTON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Power Train

WHEN TOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Power Train

WHEN TOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Equipment

A STANDARD JACK CAME WITH THE VEHICLE. WHEN JACK WAS USED FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE FRAME CRACKED, CAUSING THE JACK TO GET STUCK UPRIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Equipment

A STANDARD JACK CAME WITH THE VEHICLE. WHEN JACK WAS USED FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE FRAME CRACKED, CAUSING THE JACK TO GET STUCK UPRIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT FIBER DISC BRAKE PISTON BENT WHICH CAUSES THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP. REPLACED BOTH CALIPERS WITH STEEL PISTON. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT FIBER DISC BRAKE PISTON BENT WHICH CAUSES THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP. REPLACED BOTH CALIPERS WITH STEEL PISTON. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER ENGAGED CRIUSE CONRTROL AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH. CONSUMER COULDN'T GET CRUISE CONTROL TO DISENGAGE. HAD TO TURN VEHICLE OFF, AND PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *AK

Jul 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER ENGAGED CRIUSE CONRTROL AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH. CONSUMER COULDN'T GET CRUISE CONTROL TO DISENGAGE. HAD TO TURN VEHICLE OFF, AND PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES WITH NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES WITH NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK

Jun 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LOCK UP AND SKID WHILE DRIVING PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE OR REPAIR (96V-024). MJS

Jun 24, 1999 Seats

FAULTY SEAT LATCH RENDERS THE SEAT BELTS AND THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT INOPERATIVE. MJS

Jun 24, 1999 Equipment

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILURE, PRIOR TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 97-10-97, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. *YC *YC

Jun 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LOCK UP AND SKID WHILE DRIVING PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE OR REPAIR (96V-024). MJS

Jun 24, 1999 Seats

FAULTY SEAT LATCH RENDERS THE SEAT BELTS AND THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT INOPERATIVE. MJS

Jun 24, 1999 Equipment

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILURE, PRIOR TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 97-10-97, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. *YC *YC

Jun 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. *YC

Jun 14, 1999 Seats

SEAT LATCH INOPERATIVE, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO FAIL. *YC

Jun 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. *YC

Jun 14, 1999 Seats

SEAT LATCH INOPERATIVE, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO FAIL. *YC

Jun 6, 1999 Power Train

SECOND GEAR HAS GONE OUT IN MY RANGER. I HAVE HEARD OF 6 OTHER SIMILAR INCEDENTS. *AK

Jun 6, 1999 Power Train

SECOND GEAR HAS GONE OUT IN MY RANGER. I HAVE HEARD OF 6 OTHER SIMILAR INCEDENTS. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

JUNE 3, L999 AFTER TAKING THIS TRUCK INTO THE DEALER.AT THIS TIME WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST $1100 TO REPAIR THE OIL PAN GASKET, THE REAR MAIN, AND THERE WERE ADDITIONAL ONES. THE ENGINE WAS LEAKING FROM MORE THAN ONE PLACE. ALSO AT THIS TIME WERE INFORMED THAT FORD HAD REDESIGNED ALL OF THE ...

Jun 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

JUNE 3, L999 AFTER TAKING THIS TRUCK INTO THE DEALER.AT THIS TIME WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST $1100 TO REPAIR THE OIL PAN GASKET, THE REAR MAIN, AND THERE WERE ADDITIONAL ONES. THE ENGINE WAS LEAKING FROM MORE THAN ONE PLACE. ALSO AT THIS TIME WERE INFORMED THAT FORD HAD REDESIGNED ALL OF THE ...

Apr 20, 1999 Power Train

THE LEAK IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE PLASTIC PLUGS LOCATED ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS REPORTED TO ME BY THE DEALERS SERVICE PERSONNEL WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIR. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIC WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MAZDA TRANSMISSION USED IN THE RANG...

Apr 20, 1999 Power Train

THE LEAK IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE PLASTIC PLUGS LOCATED ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS REPORTED TO ME BY THE DEALERS SERVICE PERSONNEL WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIR. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIC WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MAZDA TRANSMISSION USED IN THE RANG...

Apr 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED PREMATURELY BECAUSE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT REMOVE THE SEAM BURR ON PLASTIC FLUID RESERVOIR, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE MASTER CYLINDER BODY. I REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN JULY OF 1998. LAST JANUARY I DISCOVERED THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING AGAIN, AFT...

Apr 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED PREMATURELY BECAUSE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT REMOVE THE SEAM BURR ON PLASTIC FLUID RESERVOIR, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE MASTER CYLINDER BODY. I REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN JULY OF 1998. LAST JANUARY I DISCOVERED THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING AGAIN, AFT...

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES(NOT SURE IF AIR OR HYDRAULIC) LOCKED UP, CAUSING ME TO SLIDE INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES(NOT SURE IF AIR OR HYDRAULIC) LOCKED UP, CAUSING ME TO SLIDE INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

HAVE REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS APPROX. EVERY 9000 MILES. PAD CRACK CAUSING SHAKING. HAVE LOST THRE CALIPER PINS THAT HOLD CALIPER IN PLACE. REPLACED CALIPERS PROBLEM WILL NOT GO AWAY. SHAKING HA SCAUSED BALL JOINTS TO FAIL. FORD DENIES ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE DESIGN OF THESE BRAKES

Mar 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

HAVE REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS APPROX. EVERY 9000 MILES. PAD CRACK CAUSING SHAKING. HAVE LOST THRE CALIPER PINS THAT HOLD CALIPER IN PLACE. REPLACED CALIPERS PROBLEM WILL NOT GO AWAY. SHAKING HA SCAUSED BALL JOINTS TO FAIL. FORD DENIES ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE DESIGN OF THESE BRAKES

Feb 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING DRIVE TO HIT A PILE OF SNOW TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

Feb 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING DRIVE TO HIT A PILE OF SNOW TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

Feb 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP INTERMITTANTLY.

Feb 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SHOES FAILED.

Feb 10, 1999 Suspension

NOISE IN FRONT END.

Feb 10, 1999 Power Train

AXLE DRIVESHAFT FAILED.

Feb 10, 1999 Suspension

ALL WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED.

Feb 10, 1999 Suspension

ALL BALL JOINTS FAILED.

Feb 10, 1999 Suspension

ALL BALL JOINTS FAILED.

Feb 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP INTERMITTANTLY.

Feb 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SHOES FAILED.

Feb 10, 1999 Suspension

NOISE IN FRONT END.

Feb 10, 1999 Power Train

AXLE DRIVESHAFT FAILED.

Feb 10, 1999 Suspension

ALL WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED.

Feb 10, 1999 Suspension

ALL BALL JOINTS FAILED.

Feb 10, 1999 Suspension

ALL BALL JOINTS FAILED.

Jan 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I WENT TO MOVE MY TRUCK IN THE MORNING OF DECEMBER 30, 1998, THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. I TRIED TO ROCK IT LOOSE BY SHIFTING GEARS. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK AND THEY HAD TO DRAG IT ONTO THE ROAD IN ORDER TO LIFT THE REAR, AND NEITHER REAR BROKE LOOSE WHILE THEY DRUG IT. ...

Jan 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I WENT TO MOVE MY TRUCK IN THE MORNING OF DECEMBER 30, 1998, THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. I TRIED TO ROCK IT LOOSE BY SHIFTING GEARS. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK AND THEY HAD TO DRAG IT ONTO THE ROAD IN ORDER TO LIFT THE REAR, AND NEITHER REAR BROKE LOOSE WHILE THEY DRUG IT. ...

Jan 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE BRAKE PADS FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHICH DAMAGED THE ROTORS AND OTHER PARTS ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE BRAKE PADS FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHICH DAMAGED THE ROTORS AND OTHER PARTS ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 8, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER HIT THE CONSUMER ON PASSENGER'S SIDE AND ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND BUSTED THE WINDSHIELD GLASS. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. ALSO THE DRIVER AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 8, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER HIT THE CONSUMER ON PASSENGER'S SIDE AND ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND BUSTED THE WINDSHIELD GLASS. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. ALSO THE DRIVER AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Electrical System

PROCESSOR FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Jan 5, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SENSOR AND RELAY FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Electrical System

PROCESSOR FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Jan 5, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SENSOR AND RELAY FAILED.

Jan 1, 1999 Parking Brake

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Visibility

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Structure

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Parking Brake

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Visibility

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Structure

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Parking Brake

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Visibility

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Structure

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Parking Brake

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Visibility

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Structure

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Parking Brake

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Visibility

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Structure

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Parking Brake

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Visibility

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Structure

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Parking Brake

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Visibility

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Structure

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Parking Brake

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Visibility

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Structure

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Jan 1, 1999 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT (SIDEWALL RUPTURED) 60 MPH. PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT. REAR BUMPER UNUSUALLY WEAK, HEAVY DAMAGE UNDER 2 MPH COLLISION, WINDSHIELDS ABNORMALLY WEAK, CRACK VERY EASILY. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK IS PERFORMED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P22570...

Dec 29, 1998 Parking Brake

THE TWO PROBLEMS ARE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND HASN'T FOR SOME TIME, AT SPEEDS OVER 55 THE NEEDLE EITHER GOES TO 85 AND STAY'S THERE OR BOUNCES AROUND BETWEEN 50 AND 85, BOTH DEALERS CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM HAVE SAID W/O EVEN SEEING TRUCK IT NEEDS NEW SPEEDO B/C THE ORIGINAL BATCH U...

Dec 29, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE TWO PROBLEMS ARE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND HASN'T FOR SOME TIME, AT SPEEDS OVER 55 THE NEEDLE EITHER GOES TO 85 AND STAY'S THERE OR BOUNCES AROUND BETWEEN 50 AND 85, BOTH DEALERS CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM HAVE SAID W/O EVEN SEEING TRUCK IT NEEDS NEW SPEEDO B/C THE ORIGINAL BATCH U...

Dec 29, 1998 Parking Brake

THE TWO PROBLEMS ARE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND HASN'T FOR SOME TIME, AT SPEEDS OVER 55 THE NEEDLE EITHER GOES TO 85 AND STAY'S THERE OR BOUNCES AROUND BETWEEN 50 AND 85, BOTH DEALERS CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM HAVE SAID W/O EVEN SEEING TRUCK IT NEEDS NEW SPEEDO B/C THE ORIGINAL BATCH U...

Dec 29, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE TWO PROBLEMS ARE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND HASN'T FOR SOME TIME, AT SPEEDS OVER 55 THE NEEDLE EITHER GOES TO 85 AND STAY'S THERE OR BOUNCES AROUND BETWEEN 50 AND 85, BOTH DEALERS CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM HAVE SAID W/O EVEN SEEING TRUCK IT NEEDS NEW SPEEDO B/C THE ORIGINAL BATCH U...

Dec 16, 1998 Unknown Or Other

HAVE THERE BEEN ANY RECALS OR ACCIDENTS REPORTED WITH THIS VEHICHLE, SINCE IT WAS FIRST SOLD BY THE ORIGINAL DEALER AND/OR SUBSEQUENT BUYERS?

Dec 16, 1998 Unknown Or Other

HAVE THERE BEEN ANY RECALS OR ACCIDENTS REPORTED WITH THIS VEHICHLE, SINCE IT WAS FIRST SOLD BY THE ORIGINAL DEALER AND/OR SUBSEQUENT BUYERS?

Dec 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK-UP WHEN COLD OR WET

Dec 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK-UP WHEN COLD OR WET

Dec 7, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW AND WHEN PUSHING THE BUTTON TO ENGAGE THE AUTOMATIC FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DID NOT ENGAGE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK *ML

Dec 7, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW AND WHEN PUSHING THE BUTTON TO ENGAGE THE AUTOMATIC FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DID NOT ENGAGE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK *ML

Nov 19, 1998 Equipment

THE OWNERS MANUAL STATE THAT YOU MAY TRANSFER TO 4X4 UP TO 55 MILES AN HOUR BEFORE DAMAGE OCCURS, I WAS TRAVELING AT 30 MILES PER HOUR AND THE FRONT DRVIER HUB MADE A CLUNCKING SOUND. I ASKED EVERY FORD DEALER ABOUT MY SITUATION AND THEY SAID THAT THAT IT'S RIDICULOUS TO ENGAGE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHILE ...

Nov 19, 1998 Equipment

THE OWNERS MANUAL STATE THAT YOU MAY TRANSFER TO 4X4 UP TO 55 MILES AN HOUR BEFORE DAMAGE OCCURS, I WAS TRAVELING AT 30 MILES PER HOUR AND THE FRONT DRVIER HUB MADE A CLUNCKING SOUND. I ASKED EVERY FORD DEALER ABOUT MY SITUATION AND THEY SAID THAT THAT IT'S RIDICULOUS TO ENGAGE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHILE ...

Nov 5, 1998 Unknown Or Other

I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC AND A POSTINGS ON A FORD RANGER WEB SITE THAT RANGERS HAVE A BAD HABIT OF COLLECTING LEAVES AND OTHER SMALL DEBRIS IN THE FAN COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC WHO CLEANED THE COMPARTMENT OUT SAVED A LEAF AND IT SHOWED SINGE MARKS (PARTIALLY BURNT). I WAS TOLD THAT THE BEST WAY TO...

Nov 5, 1998 Unknown Or Other

I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC AND A POSTINGS ON A FORD RANGER WEB SITE THAT RANGERS HAVE A BAD HABIT OF COLLECTING LEAVES AND OTHER SMALL DEBRIS IN THE FAN COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC WHO CLEANED THE COMPARTMENT OUT SAVED A LEAF AND IT SHOWED SINGE MARKS (PARTIALLY BURNT). I WAS TOLD THAT THE BEST WAY TO...

Oct 29, 1998 Power Train

THE PLUGS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE (I'M NOT SURE OF THE EXACT ANATOMY) SHRUNK RESULTING IN THE LOST OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. IN TURN, THE TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED FROM DRIVING WITHOUT FLUID. I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM AT THE TIME AND DID NOT REALIZE SOMETHING WAS WRONG UNTIL TOO LATE. THE TRUCK W...

Oct 29, 1998 Power Train

THE PLUGS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE (I'M NOT SURE OF THE EXACT ANATOMY) SHRUNK RESULTING IN THE LOST OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. IN TURN, THE TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED FROM DRIVING WITHOUT FLUID. I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM AT THE TIME AND DID NOT REALIZE SOMETHING WAS WRONG UNTIL TOO LATE. THE TRUCK W...

Oct 5, 1998 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED.

Oct 5, 1998 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED.

Sep 16, 1998 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROLL OVER (WHEN UNOCCUPIED), RECALL NOTICE WAS NOT RECEIVED.

Sep 16, 1998 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROLL OVER (WHEN UNOCCUPIED), RECALL NOTICE WAS NOT RECEIVED.

Sep 8, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLED WHEN CROSSING MAJOR INTERSECTION. VEHICLE ALSO JUMPS WHEN SHIFTING.

Sep 8, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLED WHEN CROSSING MAJOR INTERSECTION. VEHICLE ALSO JUMPS WHEN SHIFTING.

Sep 3, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TOTALLY FAILED DUE TI IMPROPER SEALS, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK.

Sep 3, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TOTALLY FAILED DUE TI IMPROPER SEALS, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK.

Aug 12, 1998 Parking Brake

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 94V169001. DEALER REPLACED PARTS ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. THESE PARTS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY. THE PARKING BRAKE DID NOT HO...

Aug 12, 1998 Parking Brake

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 94V169001. DEALER REPLACED PARTS ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. THESE PARTS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY. THE PARKING BRAKE DID NOT HO...

Aug 6, 1998 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.(WEST VIRGINIA TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT).

Aug 6, 1998 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.(WEST VIRGINIA TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT).

Aug 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

COMING TO A STOP; HEARD A POP; HAD NO BRAKES. HIT A BUILDING. CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED MASTER CYLINDER JUST HANGING; NO SUPPORT. CALLED DEALER. WAS INFORMED RECALL ON VEHICLE'S MASTER CYLINDER STUDS (#96V024000 & 396V024001). TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & LEFT IT. LATER WAS CALLED INFORMED NO RECALLS...

Aug 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

COMING TO A STOP; HEARD A POP; HAD NO BRAKES. HIT A BUILDING. CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED MASTER CYLINDER JUST HANGING; NO SUPPORT. CALLED DEALER. WAS INFORMED RECALL ON VEHICLE'S MASTER CYLINDER STUDS (#96V024000 & 396V024001). TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & LEFT IT. LATER WAS CALLED INFORMED NO RECALLS...

Jul 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP WHEN APPLIED AT NORMAL SLOWING SPEEDS.

Jul 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP WHEN APPLIED AT NORMAL SLOWING SPEEDS.

Jul 6, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL ON INERSTATE BLOWING MOST OF THE GEARS APART.

Jul 6, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL ON INERSTATE BLOWING MOST OF THE GEARS APART.

Jun 30, 1998 Unknown Or Other Fire

ACCIDENT - UNSPECIFIED.

Jun 30, 1998 Unknown Or Other Fire

ACCIDENT - UNSPECIFIED.

Jun 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS UNKNOWN GRINDING NOISE. ALSO, NUMEROUS PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, SUCH AS PADS, ETC., BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS UNKNOWN GRINDING NOISE. ALSO, NUMEROUS PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, SUCH AS PADS, ETC., BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR.

Jun 10, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

Jun 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR.

Jun 10, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

Jun 8, 1998 Suspension

THE REAR SPRINGS IN THE VEHICLE HAVE BROKEN, CAUSING A LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 8, 1998 Suspension

THE REAR SPRINGS IN THE VEHICLE HAVE BROKEN, CAUSING A LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Parking Brake

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#94V169001), EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. TOOK VEHICLE IN. SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED. FEW MONTHS LATER INFORMED PART NOT THERE. MUST HAVE FELL OUT OR NEVER INSTALLED. TOOK TO DIFFERENT DEALER & HAD IT REPLACED. THE PART FELL OUT ON THE FLOOR, AGAIN. INFORMATION FURNISHED BY OWNER'S AT...

Jun 4, 1998 Parking Brake

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#94V169001), EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. TOOK VEHICLE IN. SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED. FEW MONTHS LATER INFORMED PART NOT THERE. MUST HAVE FELL OUT OR NEVER INSTALLED. TOOK TO DIFFERENT DEALER & HAD IT REPLACED. THE PART FELL OUT ON THE FLOOR, AGAIN. INFORMATION FURNISHED BY OWNER'S AT...

May 29, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION

May 29, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION

May 27, 1998 Wheels

LUG NUTS STUDS ARE DBAD AND COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO ME AND OTHERS.

May 27, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ATTACHED TOO HIGH ON THE UPPER POST,CROSSING CONSUMERS NECK.

May 27, 1998 Wheels

LUG NUTS STUDS ARE DBAD AND COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO ME AND OTHERS.

May 27, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ATTACHED TOO HIGH ON THE UPPER POST,CROSSING CONSUMERS NECK.

May 22, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER SAYS THE LIGHTS ARE CONNECTED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

May 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER SAYS THE LIGHTS ARE CONNECTED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

May 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. CAUSE UNKNOWN WENT TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM COULD BE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT BENEATH BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONCERN IS SAFETY.

May 22, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER SAYS THE LIGHTS ARE CONNECTED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

May 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER SAYS THE LIGHTS ARE CONNECTED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

May 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. CAUSE UNKNOWN WENT TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM COULD BE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT BENEATH BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONCERN IS SAFETY.

Apr 28, 1998 Suspension

THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER HAVE RUBBED A HOLE THROUGH THE STEEL CASING, LEAVING IT OPEN TO THE SALT/RAIN AND ETC.. *AK

Apr 28, 1998 Suspension

THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER HAVE RUBBED A HOLE THROUGH THE STEEL CASING, LEAVING IT OPEN TO THE SALT/RAIN AND ETC.. *AK

Apr 28, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THE PIN HAS BENT OUT OF SHAPE, AND THIS CAUSES THE PIN TO COME OUT OF THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN THE PIN COMES OUT FROM THE PEDAL, PEDAL FALLS OFF WHILE IN USE. *AK

Apr 28, 1998 Suspension

THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER HAVE RUBBED A HOLE THROUGH THE STEEL CASING, LEAVING IT OPEN TO THE SALT/RAIN AND ETC.. *AK

Apr 28, 1998 Suspension

THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER HAVE RUBBED A HOLE THROUGH THE STEEL CASING, LEAVING IT OPEN TO THE SALT/RAIN AND ETC.. *AK

Apr 28, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THE PIN HAS BENT OUT OF SHAPE, AND THIS CAUSES THE PIN TO COME OUT OF THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN THE PIN COMES OUT FROM THE PEDAL, PEDAL FALLS OFF WHILE IN USE. *AK

Apr 9, 1998 Seat Belts

`THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT DETACH FROM BELT BUCKLE. AFTER PRESSING RED RELEASE BUTTON, CONSUMER HAD TO CUT BELT TO GET OUT OF HIS SEAT BELT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK

Apr 9, 1998 Seat Belts

`THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT DETACH FROM BELT BUCKLE. AFTER PRESSING RED RELEASE BUTTON, CONSUMER HAD TO CUT BELT TO GET OUT OF HIS SEAT BELT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK

Mar 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES LOCK UP DURING WET CONDITIONS.

Mar 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES LOCK UP DURING WET CONDITIONS.

Mar 3, 1998 Power Train

SHIFT RAIL PLUG FAILS ALLOWING TRANSMISSION TO LOSE FLUID.

Mar 3, 1998 Power Train

SHIFT RAIL PLUG FAILS ALLOWING TRANSMISSION TO LOSE FLUID.

Feb 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET CONDITIONS WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THE REAR BRAKES LOCK UP, RESULTING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Feb 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET CONDITIONS WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THE REAR BRAKES LOCK UP, RESULTING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Jan 7, 1998 Power Train

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER CRACKED AND BEGAN TO LEAK FLUID.

Jan 7, 1998 Power Train

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER CRACKED AND BEGAN TO LEAK FLUID.

Dec 19, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE CAN'T BE RESTARTED WHEN HOT.

Dec 19, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE CAN'T BE RESTARTED WHEN HOT.

Dec 17, 1997 Steering

WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE DRAG-LINK AT THE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE CONNECTION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 17, 1997 Steering

WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE DRAG-LINK AT THE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE CONNECTION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 4, 1997 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS REARENEDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH,THE BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO GRAB AROUND THE NECK OF CONSUMER, AND THROW HEAD BACK. *AK

Dec 4, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS REARENEDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH,THE BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO GRAB AROUND THE NECK OF CONSUMER, AND THROW HEAD BACK. *AK

Dec 4, 1997 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS REARENEDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH,THE BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO GRAB AROUND THE NECK OF CONSUMER, AND THROW HEAD BACK. *AK

Dec 4, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS REARENEDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH,THE BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO GRAB AROUND THE NECK OF CONSUMER, AND THROW HEAD BACK. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET CRACKED, CAUSING ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE OIL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH HEADS WERE CRACKED. *SLC

Nov 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET CRACKED, CAUSING ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE OIL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH HEADS WERE CRACKED. *SLC

Oct 31, 1997 Power Train

SPEEDOMETERFAILED, UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT THE PRECISE SPEED IS.

Oct 31, 1997 Power Train

SPEEDOMETERFAILED, UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT THE PRECISE SPEED IS.

Oct 15, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHEN TRAVELING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE AROUND THE FUEL TANK. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THERE WAS A LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK

Oct 15, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHEN TRAVELING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE AROUND THE FUEL TANK. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THERE WAS A LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Seats

A PIECE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION TORE A HOLE IN THE CUSHION. DRIVER HAD TO FIX IT AT HIS OWN EXPENSE SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Seats

A PIECE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION TORE A HOLE IN THE CUSHION. DRIVER HAD TO FIX IT AT HIS OWN EXPENSE SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Jul 11, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, FAILED.

Jul 11, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:BOOSTER FAILURE. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:BOOSTER FAILURE. *AK

Jun 18, 1997 Power Train

THE SHIFT RAIL PLUG THAT IS LOCATED ON THE TOP COVER OF THE TRANSMISSION HAS A TENDENCY TO LOSE ITS SEALING CAPABILITIES, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LOSE ITS FLUID AT A SLOW RATE.

Jun 18, 1997 Power Train

THE SHIFT RAIL PLUG THAT IS LOCATED ON THE TOP COVER OF THE TRANSMISSION HAS A TENDENCY TO LOSE ITS SEALING CAPABILITIES, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LOSE ITS FLUID AT A SLOW RATE.

May 27, 1997 Power Train Crash

WHILE DRIVING LEFT REAR AXLE CAME OUT WITH WHEEL/TIRE STILL ATTACHED, VEHICLE SPUN, RIGHT REAR AXLE CAME COMPLETELY OUT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, SLID 425 FT, CRASHED INTO SOME TREES. ACCORDING TO DEALER, LOCK RINGS BROKE. *AK

May 27, 1997 Power Train Crash

WHILE DRIVING LEFT REAR AXLE CAME OUT WITH WHEEL/TIRE STILL ATTACHED, VEHICLE SPUN, RIGHT REAR AXLE CAME COMPLETELY OUT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, SLID 425 FT, CRASHED INTO SOME TREES. ACCORDING TO DEALER, LOCK RINGS BROKE. *AK

May 9, 1997 Electrical System

CAR COMPUTER SHUTS DOWN AND VEHICLE CUTS OFF COMPLETELY OFF. DEALER HAS REBOOTED COMPUTER 3 TIMES. *AK

May 9, 1997 Suspension

WHEEL BEARING/BALL JOINTS HAVE WORN OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 9, 1997 Electrical System

CAR COMPUTER SHUTS DOWN AND VEHICLE CUTS OFF COMPLETELY OFF. DEALER HAS REBOOTED COMPUTER 3 TIMES. *AK

May 9, 1997 Suspension

WHEEL BEARING/BALL JOINTS HAVE WORN OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 6, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEARS.

May 6, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEARS.

Apr 29, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Apr 29, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Apr 25, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR.

Apr 25, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR.

Mar 13, 1997 Suspension

UPON ASSEMBLY, LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING WAS LEFT OUT, CAUSING METAL TO HIT METAL WHEN HITTING BUMPS. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Suspension

UPON ASSEMBLY, LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING WAS LEFT OUT, CAUSING METAL TO HIT METAL WHEN HITTING BUMPS. *AK

Feb 27, 1997 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE WAS ON AND THE TRUCK STILL ROLLED OVER THE OWNER. *AK

Feb 27, 1997 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE WAS ON AND THE TRUCK STILL ROLLED OVER THE OWNER. *AK

Feb 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES ALL OF AN SUDDEN LOCKS UP. THAT IS AN VERY UNSAFE SAFETY DEFECT TO THE DRIVER OR ANY ONE ELSE.

Feb 13, 1997 Unknown Or Other

UNSPECIFIED.

Feb 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES ALL OF AN SUDDEN LOCKS UP. THAT IS AN VERY UNSAFE SAFETY DEFECT TO THE DRIVER OR ANY ONE ELSE.

Feb 13, 1997 Unknown Or Other

UNSPECIFIED.

Feb 12, 1997 Suspension

LEFT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Suspension

LEFT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED.

Feb 5, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY AT 40MPH, SUDDENLY ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, ENGINE OVER POWERED BRAKES, RESULTING IN REARENDING A TRUCK, DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *AK

Feb 5, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY AT 40MPH, SUDDENLY ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, ENGINE OVER POWERED BRAKES, RESULTING IN REARENDING A TRUCK, DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *AK

Jan 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS.

Jan 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS.

Jan 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE SKIDDED WHEN THE ROADS WERE WET.THIS ONLY HAPPENED IN WET WEATHER, IN DRY THERE IS NO PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE SKIDDED WHEN THE ROADS WERE WET.THIS ONLY HAPPENED IN WET WEATHER, IN DRY THERE IS NO PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

GOING 55MPH THE ACCELERATOR LEFT THE CONSUMER'S FOOT AND WENT TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT COME OFF THE FLOOR BEFORE SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH BECAUSE OF A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CABLE. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Power Train

WNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT STALLS IN TRAFFIC; HE ALSO NOTES THAT HE HAS TO RESTART VEHICLE WHILE IN TRAFFIC DUE TO A FAULTY CLUTCH, HE FURTHER INDICATES THAT HE HAD THREE PUT IN AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

GOING 55MPH THE ACCELERATOR LEFT THE CONSUMER'S FOOT AND WENT TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT COME OFF THE FLOOR BEFORE SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH BECAUSE OF A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CABLE. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Power Train

WNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT STALLS IN TRAFFIC; HE ALSO NOTES THAT HE HAS TO RESTART VEHICLE WHILE IN TRAFFIC DUE TO A FAULTY CLUTCH, HE FURTHER INDICATES THAT HE HAD THREE PUT IN AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. *AK

Jan 17, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

DURING IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT BROKE APART, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Jan 17, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

DURING IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT BROKE APART, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Jan 13, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS: BRAKE LIGHTS AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK.CAUSE UNKNOWN: HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE LAST TIME WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST A BLOWN BULB.

Jan 13, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS: BRAKE LIGHTS AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK.CAUSE UNKNOWN: HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE LAST TIME WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST A BLOWN BULB.

Dec 30, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Dec 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE LIFTER NOISE.

Dec 30, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Dec 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE LIFTER NOISE.

Dec 12, 1996 Suspension

REAR SPRINGS CUT BY EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE.

Dec 12, 1996 Suspension

REAR SPRINGS CUT BY EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE.

Dec 4, 1996 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS/ACCIDENT.

Dec 4, 1996 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS/ACCIDENT.

Dec 2, 1996 Power Train

THE REAR AXLE BENT, CAUSING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Dec 2, 1996 Power Train

THE REAR AXLE BENT, CAUSING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE PULLS AND PEDAL PULSATES AND BRAKES GRIND. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE PULLS AND PEDAL PULSATES AND BRAKES GRIND. *AK

Nov 20, 1996 Seats Crash

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT ADJUSTER FAILED. *AK

Nov 20, 1996 Seats Crash

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT ADJUSTER FAILED. *AK

Nov 9, 1996 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE POPPED LOOSE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS/ACCIDENT.

Nov 9, 1996 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE POPPED LOOSE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS/ACCIDENT.

Nov 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL HOSE LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.

Nov 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL HOSE LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.

Oct 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED MASTER CYLINDER BOLT FAILURE WHEN BOLT DETACHED, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WHEN BACKING UP, CAUSING HIM TO HIT WALL WITH SIDE VIEW MIRROR. *AK *SLC

Oct 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED MASTER CYLINDER BOLT FAILURE WHEN BOLT DETACHED, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WHEN BACKING UP, CAUSING HIM TO HIT WALL WITH SIDE VIEW MIRROR. *AK *SLC

Oct 3, 1996 Power Train

THE REAR CV BOOTH COVER COME OFF, CAUSING THE REAR DRIVESHAFT TO LOOSEN AND COME OFF.

Oct 3, 1996 Power Train

THE REAR CV BOOTH COVER COME OFF, CAUSING THE REAR DRIVESHAFT TO LOOSEN AND COME OFF.

Sep 23, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Sep 23, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Aug 30, 1996 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Aug 30, 1996 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Aug 22, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKING. *AK

Aug 22, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKING. *AK

Aug 20, 1996 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Aug 20, 1996 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Aug 16, 1996 Seats

DESIGN OF DRIVERS BENCH SEAT CAUSES DISCOMFORT.

Aug 16, 1996 Structure

POWER STEERING FAILURE OCCURS WHEN GOING THROUGH WATER DUE TO NOT HAVING ANY SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION BETWEEN WHEEL WELL/ENGINE.

Aug 16, 1996 Seats

DESIGN OF DRIVERS BENCH SEAT CAUSES DISCOMFORT.

Aug 16, 1996 Structure

POWER STEERING FAILURE OCCURS WHEN GOING THROUGH WATER DUE TO NOT HAVING ANY SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION BETWEEN WHEEL WELL/ENGINE.

Aug 14, 1996 Suspension

LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY FAILURE, CAUSING INSTABILITY. *AK

Aug 14, 1996 Suspension

LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY FAILURE, CAUSING INSTABILITY. *AK

Aug 13, 1996 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT IT STICKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Aug 13, 1996 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT IT STICKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Aug 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DFIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE, WHEN VEHICLE BEEN SITTING OVERNIGHT, ANY SURFACE REAR BRAKES RUBBED AGAINST WHEELS, THEN LOCKED UP, NO PRIOR WARNING.*AK *SLC

Aug 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DFIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE, WHEN VEHICLE BEEN SITTING OVERNIGHT, ANY SURFACE REAR BRAKES RUBBED AGAINST WHEELS, THEN LOCKED UP, NO PRIOR WARNING.*AK *SLC

Aug 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DFIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE, WHEN VEHICLE BEEN SITTING OVERNIGHT, ANY SURFACE REAR BRAKES RUBBED AGAINST WHEELS, THEN LOCKED UP, NO PRIOR WARNING.*AK *SLC

Aug 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DFIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE, WHEN VEHICLE BEEN SITTING OVERNIGHT, ANY SURFACE REAR BRAKES RUBBED AGAINST WHEELS, THEN LOCKED UP, NO PRIOR WARNING.*AK *SLC

Aug 6, 1996 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DH

Aug 6, 1996 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DH

Jul 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. *DH

Jul 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. *DH

Jul 11, 1996 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *DH

Jul 11, 1996 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *DH

Jul 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TOUCHING THE BRAKES THE WHEELS LOCK UP FOR NO REASON. THE TRUCK HAS ABS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TOUCHING THE BRAKES THE WHEELS LOCK UP FOR NO REASON. THE TRUCK HAS ABS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 23, 1996 Power Train

PLASTIC ROD UNDER CLUTCH PEDAL BROKE, CAUSING CLUTCH TO FAIL. *DH

Jun 23, 1996 Power Train

PLASTIC ROD UNDER CLUTCH PEDAL BROKE, CAUSING CLUTCH TO FAIL. *DH

May 12, 1996 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

May 12, 1996 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

May 8, 1996 Equipment

334432-8265, LEAVES CLOG EVAPORATER COIL, CAUSING A SMELL OF SMOKE, *AK

May 8, 1996 Equipment

334432-8265, LEAVES CLOG EVAPORATER COIL, CAUSING A SMELL OF SMOKE, *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM HEATER VENTS, CUT OFF VEHICLE, UPON RESTART WHITE SMOKE POURED OUT OF VENTS, CAUSED BY LEAVES OVER THE HEATER. *AK *JB

Apr 30, 1996 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM HEATER VENTS, CUT OFF VEHICLE, UPON RESTART WHITE SMOKE POURED OUT OF VENTS, CAUSED BY LEAVES OVER THE HEATER. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM HEATER VENTS, CUT OFF VEHICLE, UPON RESTART WHITE SMOKE POURED OUT OF VENTS, CAUSED BY LEAVES OVER THE HEATER. *AK *JB

Apr 30, 1996 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM HEATER VENTS, CUT OFF VEHICLE, UPON RESTART WHITE SMOKE POURED OUT OF VENTS, CAUSED BY LEAVES OVER THE HEATER. *AK

Apr 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN BRAKE PEDAL. *DSH

Apr 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN BRAKE PEDAL. *DSH

Apr 26, 1996 Structure

EXCESSIVE DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER IN LESS THAN A 5 MPH COLLISION. *DSH

Apr 26, 1996 Structure

EXCESSIVE DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER IN LESS THAN A 5 MPH COLLISION. *DSH

Apr 24, 1996 Unknown Or Other

'CHECK ENGINE' WARNING LIGHT ON DUE TO TWO FAILED SENSORS.

Apr 24, 1996 Electrical System

STRONG BURNING ODOR DUE TO WIRING HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR BURNED.

Apr 24, 1996 Suspension

FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *DSH

Apr 24, 1996 Unknown Or Other

'CHECK ENGINE' WARNING LIGHT ON DUE TO TWO FAILED SENSORS.

Apr 24, 1996 Electrical System

STRONG BURNING ODOR DUE TO WIRING HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR BURNED.

Apr 24, 1996 Suspension

FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *DSH

Apr 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR ABS BRAKES LOCK UP DURING RAINY CONDITIONS. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE WHEN BRAKE ACTION SEEMS INEFFECTIVE, CONTINUES TO ROLL FORWARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE WHEN BRAKE ACTION SEEMS INEFFECTIVE, CONTINUES TO ROLL FORWARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR ABS BRAKES LOCK UP DURING RAINY CONDITIONS. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE WHEN BRAKE ACTION SEEMS INEFFECTIVE, CONTINUES TO ROLL FORWARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE WHEN BRAKE ACTION SEEMS INEFFECTIVE, CONTINUES TO ROLL FORWARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Apr 8, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER AND WATER SPLASHES ON ENGINE, THERE IS A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS INCLUDING POWER STEERING, AND OTHER FUNCTIONS

Apr 8, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER AND WATER SPLASHES ON ENGINE, THERE IS A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS INCLUDING POWER STEERING, AND OTHER FUNCTIONS

Apr 4, 1996 Steering

UPON DRIVING VEHICLE THROUGH PUDDLES, POWER STEERING FAILS/VEHICLE STALLS.

Apr 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Apr 4, 1996 Steering

UPON DRIVING VEHICLE THROUGH PUDDLES, POWER STEERING FAILS/VEHICLE STALLS.

Apr 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Apr 1, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

WHEN INVOLVED IN SIDE COLLISION THE SEAT BELT THREW THE DRIVER FOREWARD INTO THE WINDSHEILD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 1, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

WHEN INVOLVED IN SIDE COLLISION THE SEAT BELT THREW THE DRIVER FOREWARD INTO THE WINDSHEILD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 22, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING FLUID FROM THE PLUGS IN THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 22, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING FLUID FROM THE PLUGS IN THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 21, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, WHEN UPON BRAKING, CAUSES BRAKE LIGHT TO STICK IN/OFF POSITION, RESULTINGIN NEAR ACCIDENTS. *AK

Mar 21, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, WHEN UPON BRAKING, CAUSES BRAKE LIGHT TO STICK IN/OFF POSITION, RESULTINGIN NEAR ACCIDENTS. *AK

Mar 20, 1996 Steering

STEERING; THE STEERING IS LOCKING UP WHEN MAKING A TURN. *AK

Mar 20, 1996 Steering

STEERING; THE STEERING IS LOCKING UP WHEN MAKING A TURN. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN GOING THROUGH PUDDLES OF WATER, EXPERIECED ELECTRICAL FAILURES. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN GOING THROUGH PUDDLES OF WATER, EXPERIECED ELECTRICAL FAILURES. *AK

Mar 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

Mar 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

Mar 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR IN PARK WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION. *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR IN PARK WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION. *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR IN PARK WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION. *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR IN PARK WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Power Train Crash

DRIVESHAFT DROPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Power Train Crash

DRIVESHAFT DROPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS OR ANY SECONDARY LOCKS ON THE DOORS, ALLOWING 18 MONTH OLD CHILD TO OPEN DOOR. *DSH

Feb 22, 1996 Power Train Crash

DRIVESHAFT DROPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Power Train Crash

DRIVESHAFT DROPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS OR ANY SECONDARY LOCKS ON THE DOORS, ALLOWING 18 MONTH OLD CHILD TO OPEN DOOR. *DSH

Feb 20, 1996 Visibility

POOR LOCATION OF FRONT DEFROST VENT, CAUSING INADEQUATE DEFROSTING OF WINDSHIELDS. *SD

Feb 20, 1996 Visibility

POOR LOCATION OF FRONT DEFROST VENT, CAUSING INADEQUATE DEFROSTING OF WINDSHIELDS. *SD

Feb 14, 1996 Suspension

FRONT AND REAR TIRES HAVE UNEVEN WEAR CAUSING DIFFICULTY STEERING. TT

Feb 14, 1996 Suspension

FRONT AND REAR TIRES HAVE UNEVEN WEAR CAUSING DIFFICULTY STEERING. TT

Feb 12, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

FUEL THROTTLE STUCK DURING EXTREME WINTER CONDITION, THERE IS A RECALL FOR THESE PROBLEMS BUT IT DOES NOT INCLUDE OHIO. TT *JB

Feb 12, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

FUEL THROTTLE STUCK DURING EXTREME WINTER CONDITION, THERE IS A RECALL FOR THESE PROBLEMS BUT IT DOES NOT INCLUDE OHIO. TT *JB

Jan 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLES REAR ABS BRAKING SYSTEM GRABS AND LOCK-UP WHEN THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE AIR.DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL IN BRAKE LINING.DLR CAN NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT

Jan 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLES REAR ABS BRAKING SYSTEM GRABS AND LOCK-UP WHEN THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE AIR.DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL IN BRAKE LINING.DLR CAN NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT

Jan 16, 1996 Electrical System Fire

JUST PARKED VEHICLE WHEN ELECTRICAL FIRE OCCURRED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TRUCK WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Electrical System Fire

JUST PARKED VEHICLE WHEN ELECTRICAL FIRE OCCURRED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TRUCK WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 29, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE LINKAGE KEEPS GETTING STUCK, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. TT

Dec 29, 1995 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUALLY COMES ON. *DSH

Dec 29, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE LINKAGE KEEPS GETTING STUCK, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. TT

Dec 29, 1995 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUALLY COMES ON. *DSH

Dec 15, 1995 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE WAS ROLLED OVER WHILE TRAVELLING ABOUT 25 MPH. TT

Dec 15, 1995 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE WAS ROLLED OVER WHILE TRAVELLING ABOUT 25 MPH. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER/PASS REARVIEW MIRRORS MOVE, NO WAY TO TIGHTEN. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER/PASS REARVIEW MIRRORS MOVE, NO WAY TO TIGHTEN. TT

Dec 5, 1995 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WHEN ENGAGING MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED, VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. TT

Dec 5, 1995 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WHEN ENGAGING MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED, VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. TT

Nov 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULL TO THE RIGHT/LEFT. *SD

Nov 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULL TO THE RIGHT/LEFT. *SD

Nov 2, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT SIDE. TT

Nov 2, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT SIDE. TT

Oct 28, 1995 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS WHEN HIT FROM BEHIND, CAUSING INJURY.

Oct 28, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD WELL, ESPECIALLY ON HILLS. *DSH

Oct 28, 1995 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS WHEN HIT FROM BEHIND, CAUSING INJURY.

Oct 28, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD WELL, ESPECIALLY ON HILLS. *DSH

Oct 27, 1995 Suspension

IF ROAD IS DISFIGURED/BUMPY, TRUCK WILL LOSE CONTROL POSSIBLY RUNNING OFF ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Oct 27, 1995 Seats Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACKS FAILED, THE SEAT BACKS COLLAPSED. TT BOTH PEOPLE IN VEHICLE WERE INJURED. *SLC

Oct 27, 1995 Suspension

IF ROAD IS DISFIGURED/BUMPY, TRUCK WILL LOSE CONTROL POSSIBLY RUNNING OFF ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Oct 27, 1995 Seats Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACKS FAILED, THE SEAT BACKS COLLAPSED. TT BOTH PEOPLE IN VEHICLE WERE INJURED. *SLC

Oct 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, ABS EQUIPPED, WHEN MAKE ATTEMPT TO SLOW DOWN, BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TT PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES.*JB

Oct 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, ABS EQUIPPED, WHEN MAKE ATTEMPT TO SLOW DOWN, BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TT PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES.*JB

Oct 10, 1995 Power Train Crash

WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE CAUSING RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO FALL OFF; HEARD NOISE ON RIGHT SIDE OF WHEEL; VEHICLE SPUN AROUND, HIT GUARD RAIL ON BRIDGE.

Oct 10, 1995 Power Train Crash

WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE CAUSING RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO FALL OFF; HEARD NOISE ON RIGHT SIDE OF WHEEL; VEHICLE SPUN AROUND, HIT GUARD RAIL ON BRIDGE.

Oct 9, 1995 Seats

HEAD REST DESIGN NOT SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT FROM WHIPLASH. *DSH

Oct 9, 1995 Seats

HEAD REST DESIGN NOT SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT FROM WHIPLASH. *DSH

Sep 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE LOCKING UP. TT

Sep 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE LOCKING UP. TT

Aug 31, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS CANNOT BE RELEASED/FASTENED WITH ARMREST IN DOWN POSITION. *AW

Aug 31, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS CANNOT BE RELEASED/FASTENED WITH ARMREST IN DOWN POSITION. *AW

Aug 29, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES SLIDE DOWN INTO SEATS. *AK

Aug 29, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES SLIDE DOWN INTO SEATS. *AK

Aug 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

INVOLVED (2) ACCIDENTS WITH CAUSE NOT CLEAR W/REAR LOCKING AND BRAKES NOT ACTIVATING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

INVOLVED (2) ACCIDENTS WITH CAUSE NOT CLEAR W/REAR LOCKING AND BRAKES NOT ACTIVATING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Parking Brake

RECALL RELATED, 94V169000, BRAKING EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE, IN FOR REPAIR THE PLASTIC INSERT KEPT FALLING OFF, 6 TIMES REPAIR. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Parking Brake

RECALL RELATED, 94V169000, BRAKING EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE, IN FOR REPAIR THE PLASTIC INSERT KEPT FALLING OFF, 6 TIMES REPAIR. TT

Aug 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP AND REGULATOR THE OXYGEN SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACE WHEN DEALER DIDN'T DRILL HOLE IN RIGHT THE BED SITS TO THE SIDE . TT

Aug 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES LOCKS SOMETIMES THEN AT TIME IT DOES NOT STOP YOU AT ALL. TT

Aug 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP AND REGULATOR THE OXYGEN SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACE WHEN DEALER DIDN'T DRILL HOLE IN RIGHT THE BED SITS TO THE SIDE . TT

Aug 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES LOCKS SOMETIMES THEN AT TIME IT DOES NOT STOP YOU AT ALL. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOST BRAKES WHILE DRIVING TWICE=BACK WHEELS LOCK. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOST BRAKES WHILE DRIVING TWICE=BACK WHEELS LOCK. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Steering Crash

STEERING; BOTTOM OF STEERING BOX SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY RESULTING IN NO CONTROL OF TRUCK AND ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Steering Crash

STEERING; BOTTOM OF STEERING BOX SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY RESULTING IN NO CONTROL OF TRUCK AND ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Steering

IN HEAVY RAIN THE POWER STEERING BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND DRIVING ON STANDING WATER.OCCURS WHEN AIR CONDITIONER OR DEFROSTER IS ON. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Steering

IN HEAVY RAIN THE POWER STEERING BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND DRIVING ON STANDING WATER.OCCURS WHEN AIR CONDITIONER OR DEFROSTER IS ON. TT

Jul 25, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN HILL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-169). (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *AK

Jul 25, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN HILL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-169). (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *AK

Jul 24, 1995 Seats Crash

RECLINING SEAT BACK BROKE ON THE DRIVER SIDE, RESULTING IN COLLAPSING. TT

Jul 24, 1995 Seats Crash

RECLINING SEAT BACK BROKE ON THE DRIVER SIDE, RESULTING IN COLLAPSING. TT

Jul 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, BRAKES LOCK UP AND DRAG, LOSS OF BRAKING. TT

Jul 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Jul 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED REAR BRAKE SHOES/DRUMS. *AK

Jul 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, BRAKES LOCK UP AND DRAG, LOSS OF BRAKING. TT

Jul 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Jul 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED REAR BRAKE SHOES/DRUMS. *AK

Jul 17, 1995 Suspension

REAR END IS UNCONTROLLABLE DUE TO MISSING SWAY BAR, SWAY BAR IS AN OPTION. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Suspension

REAR END IS UNCONTROLLABLE DUE TO MISSING SWAY BAR, SWAY BAR IS AN OPTION. TT

Jul 10, 1995 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE BURNT TO THE GROUND. IT CAUGHT FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE BURNT TO THE GROUND. IT CAUGHT FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Jun 19, 1995 Steering

WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER WATER, TENSION BELT GETS WET, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING/ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY. *SD

Jun 19, 1995 Steering

WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER WATER, TENSION BELT GETS WET, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING/ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY. *SD

Jun 2, 1995 Seat Belts

SHOULDER HARNESS SLIDES UP AND DOON HOG RING AT TOP OF INSIDE CAP/BELT AT TIMES HANGS UP/STICKS. *AK

Jun 2, 1995 Seat Belts

SHOULDER HARNESS SLIDES UP AND DOON HOG RING AT TOP OF INSIDE CAP/BELT AT TIMES HANGS UP/STICKS. *AK

May 23, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND HAD REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP. TT

May 23, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING. *AK

May 23, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND HAD REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP. TT

May 23, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING. *AK

May 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO LEFT/RIGHT. *AK

May 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO LEFT/RIGHT. *AK

May 9, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

TRUCK PARK ON HILL PUT INTO NEUTRAL WITH EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ON TRUCK BACK AND HIT ANOTHER CAR CONSUMER RECEIVE RECALL TO DAY ON THE SAME PROBLEM #94V169.

May 9, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

TRUCK PARK ON HILL PUT INTO NEUTRAL WITH EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ON TRUCK BACK AND HIT ANOTHER CAR CONSUMER RECEIVE RECALL TO DAY ON THE SAME PROBLEM #94V169.

May 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT CALIPER FROZE UP, CAUSING LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS WHILE DRIVING. TT

May 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REAR BRAKE LINE FROZEN/LOCKED UP ON RIGHT SIDE. TT

May 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT CALIPER FROZE UP, CAUSING LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS WHILE DRIVING. TT

May 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REAR BRAKE LINE FROZEN/LOCKED UP ON RIGHT SIDE. TT

May 3, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN, PLACED IN GEAR AND EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FORWARD DOWN HILL, HITTING A TREE. *AK

May 3, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN, PLACED IN GEAR AND EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FORWARD DOWN HILL, HITTING A TREE. *AK

Apr 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE PEDAL GOT HARD, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

Apr 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE PEDAL GOT HARD, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

Apr 19, 1995 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. TT

Apr 19, 1995 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. TT

Apr 14, 1995 Steering

VEHICLE PERIODICALLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 14, 1995 Steering

VEHICLE PERIODICALLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 6, 1995 Power Train

5-SPEED TRANSMISSION WHEN PARKED IN FIRST GEAR ON VERY SLIGHT DRIVEWAY, TRUCK DRIFTED BACKWARD ONTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 6, 1995 Power Train

5-SPEED TRANSMISSION WHEN PARKED IN FIRST GEAR ON VERY SLIGHT DRIVEWAY, TRUCK DRIFTED BACKWARD ONTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Structure

A 2 YEAR OLD CHILD SITTING IN CHILD SEAT WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR BY PULLING ON HANDLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Structure

A 2 YEAR OLD CHILD SITTING IN CHILD SEAT WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR BY PULLING ON HANDLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 4, 1995 Visibility

WATER INGESTED INSIDE ENGINE THROUGH AIR INTAKE DUCT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THROUGH WATER. *SKD

Apr 4, 1995 Visibility

WATER INGESTED INSIDE ENGINE THROUGH AIR INTAKE DUCT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THROUGH WATER. *SKD

Apr 3, 1995 Steering

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH STANDING WATER POWER STEERING IS LOST MANUFACTURER SAYS IT'S THE FAULT OF THE DRIVER. TT

Apr 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR ABS BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN DRIVING DURING WET/DAMP CONDITIONS. TT

Apr 3, 1995 Suspension

WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN ROAD AT 45 MPH, VEHICLE PULLS/FEELS LIKE IT'S LOSING CONTROL. *SKD

Apr 3, 1995 Steering

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH STANDING WATER POWER STEERING IS LOST MANUFACTURER SAYS IT'S THE FAULT OF THE DRIVER. TT

Apr 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR ABS BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN DRIVING DURING WET/DAMP CONDITIONS. TT

Apr 3, 1995 Suspension

WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN ROAD AT 45 MPH, VEHICLE PULLS/FEELS LIKE IT'S LOSING CONTROL. *SKD

Mar 31, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LEAK OUT FROM THE FUEL LINE . TT

Mar 31, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LEAK OUT FROM THE FUEL LINE . TT

Mar 30, 1995 Parking Brake

OWNER IS UNSATISFIED THAT RECALL FOR EMERGENCY BRAKES IS NOW BEING ISSUED. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURE/DEALERS ATTENTION A YEAR AGO. RECALL #94S91. TT

Mar 30, 1995 Parking Brake

OWNER IS UNSATISFIED THAT RECALL FOR EMERGENCY BRAKES IS NOW BEING ISSUED. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURE/DEALERS ATTENTION A YEAR AGO. RECALL #94S91. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PADS AND ROTORS WEAR PREMATURELY. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PADS AND ROTORS WEAR PREMATURELY. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARD/ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-169). *SKD

Mar 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PADS AND ROTORS WEAR PREMATURELY. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PADS AND ROTORS WEAR PREMATURELY. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARD/ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-169). *SKD

Mar 27, 1995 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE, BACK UP AND DAMAGE TRUCK. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSATE.

Mar 27, 1995 Suspension

RIGHT REAR AXLE BENT. *SKD

Mar 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR DRUMS TURNED/REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO BEING WARPED.

Mar 27, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD, RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROLLING DOWNHILL, ACCIDENT, PRIOR TO RECALL. (94S91) *TW

Mar 27, 1995 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE, BACK UP AND DAMAGE TRUCK. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSATE.

Mar 27, 1995 Suspension

RIGHT REAR AXLE BENT. *SKD

Mar 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR DRUMS TURNED/REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO BEING WARPED.

Mar 27, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD, RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROLLING DOWNHILL, ACCIDENT, PRIOR TO RECALL. (94S91) *TW

Mar 24, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL LEVER INDICATOR SLIPS AFTER PLACED IN POSITION. TT

Mar 24, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL LEVER INDICATOR SLIPS AFTER PLACED IN POSITION. TT

Mar 23, 1995 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE FOUR TIMES, DEALER HAS FAILED TO FIX IT FOUR TIMES. TT

Mar 23, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

DRIVER JUST GOT OUT AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGE WHILE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE VEHICLE, PASSENGER SAW THIS, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

Mar 23, 1995 Steering

STEERING DIFFICULTY. TT

Mar 23, 1995 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE FOUR TIMES, DEALER HAS FAILED TO FIX IT FOUR TIMES. TT

Mar 23, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

DRIVER JUST GOT OUT AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGE WHILE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE VEHICLE, PASSENGER SAW THIS, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

Mar 23, 1995 Steering

STEERING DIFFICULTY. TT

Mar 22, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

WHILE PARKED ON STEEP INCLINE WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED, BRAKE DISENGAGED ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN HILL HITTING A TREE, RECEIVED NOTICE NEXT DAY, 94V169

Mar 22, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

WHILE PARKED ON STEEP INCLINE WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED, BRAKE DISENGAGED ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN HILL HITTING A TREE, RECEIVED NOTICE NEXT DAY, 94V169

Mar 21, 1995 Visibility

RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR MAKES OBJECTS APPEAR FURTHER AWAY THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE. *AW

Mar 21, 1995 Visibility

RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR MAKES OBJECTS APPEAR FURTHER AWAY THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE. *AW

Mar 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, EQUIPPED WITH REAR ABS SYSTEM. TT

Mar 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, EQUIPPED WITH REAR ABS SYSTEM. TT

Mar 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE FAILURE, EQUIPPED WITH ABS SYSTEM IN THE REAR BRAKES. TT

Mar 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE FAILURE, EQUIPPED WITH ABS SYSTEM IN THE REAR BRAKES. TT

Mar 10, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON HILL W/EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, BRAKE FAILED AND TRUCK CRASHED. TT

Mar 10, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON HILL W/EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, BRAKE FAILED AND TRUCK CRASHED. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILED. *SKD

Mar 1, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILED. *SKD

Feb 15, 1995 Electrical System Fire

STATIC ELECTRICITY CREATED WHEN DRIVER EXITED VEHICLE RESULTED IN FIRE WHEN DRIVER REACHED FOR FUEL FILLER NOZZLE TO FILL GAS TANK. *AW

Feb 15, 1995 Electrical System Fire

STATIC ELECTRICITY CREATED WHEN DRIVER EXITED VEHICLE RESULTED IN FIRE WHEN DRIVER REACHED FOR FUEL FILLER NOZZLE TO FILL GAS TANK. *AW

Feb 14, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AW

Feb 14, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AW

Feb 13, 1995 Power Train

1) CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAS FAULTY SPRING THAT HANGS UNTIL BREAKING. GEARS FAILED TO RESPOND GRINDING GEARS. 2) ABS BRAKES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR.

Feb 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1) CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAS FAULTY SPRING THAT HANGS UNTIL BREAKING. GEARS FAILED TO RESPOND GRINDING GEARS. 2) ABS BRAKES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR.

Feb 13, 1995 Power Train

1) CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAS FAULTY SPRING THAT HANGS UNTIL BREAKING. GEARS FAILED TO RESPOND GRINDING GEARS. 2) ABS BRAKES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR.

Feb 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1) CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAS FAULTY SPRING THAT HANGS UNTIL BREAKING. GEARS FAILED TO RESPOND GRINDING GEARS. 2) ABS BRAKES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR.

Feb 3, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END PULLS TO RIGHT; GOES OFF ROAD WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT/FORWARD; LOW/HIGH SPEED; NO WARNING. TT

Feb 3, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END PULLS TO RIGHT; GOES OFF ROAD WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT/FORWARD; LOW/HIGH SPEED; NO WARNING. TT

Jan 29, 1995 Exterior Lighting

RUNNING LIGHTS SHORT OUT/FUSE BLOWS WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP IN ROAD. *SKD

Jan 29, 1995 Exterior Lighting

RUNNING LIGHTS SHORT OUT/FUSE BLOWS WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP IN ROAD. *SKD

Jan 23, 1995 Power Train

VEHICLES REAR AXLE BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. TT

Jan 23, 1995 Suspension

WANDERS AND THERE IS A THUMPING SOUND IN THE BACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 23, 1995 Parking Brake

SLIP IN PARKING BRAKE PAWL MECHANISM PREVENTING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING PRIOR TO RECALL, REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO TRANSMISSION TYPE. (94V-169) *SKD

Jan 23, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILURE CAUSES VEHICLE TO RUN IMPROPERLY WHEN COLD. *AW

Jan 23, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE. *TW

Jan 23, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GRAB INTERMITTENTLY. *TW

Jan 23, 1995 Power Train

VEHICLES REAR AXLE BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. TT

Jan 23, 1995 Suspension

WANDERS AND THERE IS A THUMPING SOUND IN THE BACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 23, 1995 Parking Brake

SLIP IN PARKING BRAKE PAWL MECHANISM PREVENTING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING PRIOR TO RECALL, REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO TRANSMISSION TYPE. (94V-169) *SKD

Jan 23, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILURE CAUSES VEHICLE TO RUN IMPROPERLY WHEN COLD. *AW

Jan 23, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE. *TW

Jan 23, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GRAB INTERMITTENTLY. *TW

Jan 13, 1995 Steering

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE CLASSIC STYLE STEERING WHEEL IS FELT A DESIGN PROBLEM. TT

Jan 13, 1995 Steering

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE CLASSIC STYLE STEERING WHEEL IS FELT A DESIGN PROBLEM. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SERVICED 4 TIMES DUE TO VIBRATION/PULLING WHEN BRAKING, ALSO REAR BRAKES SQUEAK. *SKD

Jan 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SERVICED 4 TIMES DUE TO VIBRATION/PULLING WHEN BRAKING, ALSO REAR BRAKES SQUEAK. *SKD

Jan 9, 1995 Power Train

WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE, TRUCK WILL ROLL BACKWARDS. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Power Train

WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE, TRUCK WILL ROLL BACKWARDS. TT

Jan 8, 1995 Power Train

WHEN COLD STARTING VEHICLE RPM PICKS UP WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE FROM PARK, ALSO RPM PICKS UP WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. *AK

Jan 8, 1995 Visibility

WHEN WET PASSENGERS ENTER INTO VEHICLE, WINDOWS DO NOT DEFROST/INTERIOR FOGS UP.

Jan 8, 1995 Power Train

WHEN COLD STARTING VEHICLE RPM PICKS UP WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE FROM PARK, ALSO RPM PICKS UP WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. *AK

Jan 8, 1995 Visibility

WHEN WET PASSENGERS ENTER INTO VEHICLE, WINDOWS DO NOT DEFROST/INTERIOR FOGS UP.

Jan 5, 1995 Electrical System

CAR STALLED;THE DEALER SAY THERE IS A MICRO CHIP THAT IS MISSING CAR STALL WHEN DRIVING STOPPED ON HIGHWAY TURNING THE CORNER. TT

Jan 5, 1995 Electrical System

CAR STALLED;THE DEALER SAY THERE IS A MICRO CHIP THAT IS MISSING CAR STALL WHEN DRIVING STOPPED ON HIGHWAY TURNING THE CORNER. TT

Jan 4, 1995 Suspension

REAR END OF VEHICLE VIBRATES SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH; HARD TO CONTROL/HOLD VEHICLE DOWN. TT

Jan 4, 1995 Suspension

REAR END OF VEHICLE VIBRATES SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH; HARD TO CONTROL/HOLD VEHICLE DOWN. TT

Jan 3, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILS; PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 3, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILS; PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT