2001 Ford Explorer
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 730 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 14th highest complaint count among 26 Explorer model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 97 involved a crash and 41 involved a fire. 96 people were injured and 10 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Vehicle speed controlOct 13, 2009
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Vehicle speed controlAug 3, 2007
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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Fuel system, gasolineJun 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Seats, front assembly, reclinerAug 5, 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION.
THE DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FOOT PEDALS DURING SUCH AN EVENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SEAT UPPER BOLT WITH A METAL SPACER AND BOLT. IN ADDITION, SEATS WITH TUBULAR BACK FRAMES WILL HAVE THE FULLY THREADED LOWER RECLINER BOLT REPLACED WITH A PARTIALLY THREADED BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Vehicle speed control, cablesAug 5, 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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StructureMar 7, 2003
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
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Tires, tread/beltMay 22, 2001
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE DESIGN TO STRESS, AGING, AND MANUFACTURING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PLANTS. FORD IS REPLACING THESE TIRES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE VEHICLES LISTED BELOW MAY HAVE BEEN ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES OR MAY HAVE HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES INSTALLED DURING THE FIRESTONE RECALL LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2000. CERTAIN 1991 THROUGHT 2002 FORD EXPLORER CERTAIN 2001 THROUGHT 2002 EXPLORER SPORT, AND SPORT TRAC CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 2001 RANGER CERTAIN 1999 THROUGH 2001 EXPEDITION CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994, AND 1997 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994 BRONCO NOTE: BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE AFFECTED.
SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
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Equipment, other, labelsOct 17, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567.4, "CERTIFICATION." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT WITHOUT SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABELS.
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN TIRE TREAD SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CERTIFICATION LABELS.
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Representative owner complaints: service brakes
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 26, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY GRABBED THEN LET GO WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO SKID. *NLM *TS *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 28, 2003
BRAKE PROBLEM, IN 2002 I HAD MY EXPLORER IN TO PHIL LONG FORD 3 TIMES FOR PULLING, VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN STOPPING. THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS EACH TIME. I THEN TOOK IT BACK TO FORD BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE STILL DOING THE SAME THING, ONCE AGAIN THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS DOWN TO THE LOWEST THICKNESS, THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO MAKE NOISE AND THE PEDAL IS NOW SLOPPY. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO TSB REPORT ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT YET I FIND ON THE INTERNET. THE BULLTIN # IS 15910 AND #15249. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT WHAT EVER THE DEALER HAD TO SAY WAS THE WAY IT WAS, BECAUSE THEY WERE A BLUE OVAL DEALER. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 28, 2003
BRAKE PROBLEM, IN 2002 I HAD MY EXPLORER IN TO PHIL LONG FORD 3 TIMES FOR PULLING, VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN STOPPING. THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS EACH TIME. I THEN TOOK IT BACK TO FORD BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE STILL DOING THE SAME THING, ONCE AGAIN THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS DOWN TO THE LOWEST THICKNESS. THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO MAKE NOISE AND THE PEDAL IS NOW SLOPPY. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO TSB REPORT ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT YET I FIND ON THE INTERNET. THE BULLTIN # IS 15910 AND #15249. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT WHAT EVER THE DEALER HAD TO SAY WAS THE WAY IT WAS, BECAUSE THEY WERE A BLUE OVAL DEALER. *JB *TS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 14, 2003
CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY DON'T COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUSH HARD ON THE PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PUMPING THE BRAKES DOES NOTHING. ON THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT THE CONSUMER HAD TO RUN INTO A DITCH IN ORDER TO STOP FROM GOING INTO AN INTERSECTION. THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED A VIBRATION. SCC *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 20, 2002
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE A BRAKING LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASBOARD. THE LIGHT WILL STAY ON INTIL THE VEHICLE IS TURN OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP. DEALER TECHNICIAN NOTICED BRAKE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 9, 2002, fire
WHILE DRIVING 55MPH SMOKE FILLED CAR AND NOTICED BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AKJLG
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 28, 2002, crash
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 8, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP 8 TIMES CONCERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THE PADS DO NOT WEAR DOWN AND THERE IS NO SQUEAKING SOUND TO ALERT CONSUMER THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE.*JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 21, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT WHEEL ON THE DRIVER?S SIDE LOCKS WHEN HEAVY BRAKING IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. IN FORWARD THE WHEEL LOCKS AND PULLS TO THE LEFT OF DRIVER OR LEAVES RUBBER. DEALER REPLACED THE M VALUE WHICH ACCORDING TO FORD MANUAL WAS WHAT WOULD CAUSE THE BRAKE TO LOCK BUT BRAKES ARE STILL LOCKING. *YD
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 20, 2002
ABS FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LOCKS AND CAUSES SUV TO PULL TO THE LEFT UNDER HEAVY BRAKING SOMETIMES, DEALER HAS REPLACED VALUE AS PER FORDS COMPUTER FIXER, THE SUV HAS 33000 MILES AND THE BRAKE STILL LOCKS SOMETIMES, THE SE3RVICE MANGER HASW STATED THAQT FORD HAS DESIGNED THE 2001&2002 ABS BRAKES SO THAT EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT BRAKE WILL LOCK, ASKING THAT FORD REPLACE THE BRAKE CAPILER ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF MY SUV TO NOT AVAIL.*AK
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 12, 2002, crash
MY NAME IS [XXX] I AM THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE MENTIONED MY MOTHER IS THE FIRST NAME ON THE CONTRACT. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO HAVE A STEERING AND BRAKING PROBLEM FOUR TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND ONCE TO ANOTHER. I HAVE SINCE HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE PROBLEMS THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS. I HAVE FOR MONTHS TRIED TO SOLVE THIS THROUGH THE PROPER CHANNELS . THIS WAS NOT RESOLVED AND I HAVE DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE SO. I HAVE NEVER ASKED THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN TO FIX IT OR REPLACE THE VEHICLE WITH ANOTHER ONE EQUIVALANT TO THIS ONE . THEY KEPT LETTING ME LEAVE THE SERVICE DEPT THINKING IT WAS FIXED ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT DAY OR A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER AFTER DRIVING IT THAT IT WAS NEVER FIXED. I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT NEVER NEEDED TO HAPPEN AND I HAVE BEEN OUT MONEY OUT OF MY OWN POCKET BECAUSE OF THIS VEHICLE AND IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I NEED THIS PROBLEM INVESTIGATED AND SOLVED . YOU MAY BE MY LAST HOPE BEFORE I HAVE TO OBTAIN A LAWYER FOR THIS DEALERSHIP AND FORD..THANK YOU [XXX], [XXX] , PARROTTSVILLE, TN [XXX] [XXX]. *AK PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 14, 2002
ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED 3 TIMES. DEALER HAS REPORTED THAT HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL IS COMMON FROM FACTORY. BRAKE PADS REPLACED TWICE, FRONT CALIPERS REPLACED LAST VISIT.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 28, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL HEARD GRINDING NOISE. CONSUMER PULLED WHEEL OFF, AND NOTICED PADS WERE WORN OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Jul 26, 2001
RE BRAKES: THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE SHOES/PAD TWICE ANDS ROTORS ONCE. RE TIRE/WHEELS THEY COULD NOT GET THEM TO BALANCE OUT TRIED 4 TIMES ( GOODYEAR TRIED TWICE) TOTAL OF 6 TIMES. AGAIN A WEEK AND A HALF LATER, IT PULLS LEFT WHEN BRAKING, AND VIBRATION IS BACK AGAIN. I HAVE SPOKE WITH WAYNE ( SERVICE MGR) AND AL MC DONALD ( GENERAL SALES MGR). I HAVE INFORMED THEM OF THE NEVADA LEMON LAW # NRS 597.630 HE SAID TO INFORCE THAT I WOULD HAVE TO GET A "LAWYER". PLEASE NOTE I ONLY MARKED THE FIRST TIME OF THE PROBLEMS I HAVE FULL DOC'S OF EVERY VISIT ON THESE ITEMS. PLEASE HELP! THANK YOU, CRYSTAL DEL GIUDICE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 27, 2001
CONSUMER STATES SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT 30 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT, CONSUMER STATES SHE WAS UNABLE TO COME TO A QUICK STOP AND COMPLETE STOP, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SOME INJURIES DURING COLLISION, CONSUMER IS QUESTIONING ABS WHICH DOES FEEL SPONGY OR THE FACT THAT SHE WAS DRIVING WITH THE WILDERNESS TIRES THAT ARE ALSO QUESTIONABLE RIGHT NOW.*JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Tires, Equipment, Other or unspecified, Jun 12, 2001
IHAVE LOST CONTROLL OF THIS VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE STEERING AND OVERALL HANDLING ,MY TIRES ARE ALSO PLAYING A ROLL IN THIS I BELEAVE THIS PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED IN RAIN OR SNOW . I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN! I'VE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE INTO AUBURN MOTOR SALES FOR 6 DAYS FOR COMPLAINTS OF LACK&SURGE OF POWER,BAD SULFER SMELL AT IDLE ROLLING IDLE(UP&DOWN), EXTREMELY POOR GAS MILEAGE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DIOGNOSE PROBLEM. AS OF TODAY I'VE LOST 21 DAYS OF USE ,ON A VEHICLE I'VE ONLY HAD ABOUT4 AND A HALF MONTHS KNOW THEY SAY I NEED AN ENGINE THAT I'M STILL WAITING ON. I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP I DIDN'T FEEL THIS VEHICLE WAS SAFE AND WANTED IT REPLACED .I GOT KNOW WHERE, WHEN THEY FOUND OUT I GOT LEMON LAW PAPERWORK THEY TOLD ME FORD WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT PURSUE IT THROUGH THE STATE. I DON'T SEE HOW THEY CAN TELL YOU THAT YOU ARE STUCK WHEN YOU PURCHASED A NEW VEHICLE AND IT HAS COMPROMISED YOUR SAFETY TIME&TIME AGAIN! MY SALESMAN TOLD ME TO LOOK AT THE BRIGHT SIDE I WAS STILL HERE TO TALK ABOUT IT!!! I DON'T FIND THIS VERY AMUSING ,I WONDER IF FORD KNOWS HOW HE FEELS IN MY OPINION HE WAS TELLING ME I COULD OF BEEN DEAD!!! BRENDA. *AK (TIRESIZE: 255/70/16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70/16 )
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 4, 2001, crash
BRAKING SYSTEM UNRESPONSIVE AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, WHICH BELIEVE IS THE RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. NOW AFTER ONLY 3.5 MONTHS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS VERY SOFT. BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED ALMOST TO END OF RANGE OF LIMIT BEFORE VEHICLE WILL START TO SLOW DOWN.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 30, 2001
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, AND A SQUEALING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Mar 12, 2001
WHEN APPYLING BRAKES VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO RIGHT. ALSO, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IN LESS THAN 15000 MILES, BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED INCORRECTLY. TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, THERE WAS A LARGE DEFORMED AIR POCKET ON THE WHITE LETTER SIDE, CONSUMER DID NOT GIVE ANY TIRE INFORMATION. *SLC
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 6, 2001, crash
WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE WENT INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDED FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 12, 2001
WHEN DRIVING BRAKES BECOME REAL SOFT, AND CONSUMER HAS TROUBLE SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS REALLY NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE VERY AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Fuel system, Gasoline, Exterior lighting, Feb 8, 2001, crash
WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMTPING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, GRADUALLY DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE/ FUEL PUMP AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED BEFORE ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE *AK BAD CHECK VALVE CAUSED DELAY IN STARTING THE VEHCILE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS HARD TO RELEASE DUE TO LEAK OF GREASING. BRAKES MADE HIGH PITCH SQUEAL BECAUSE FRONT BRAKES AND PADS WERE GLAZED OVER. HEAD LIGHT FAILED DUE TO BAD CONNECTION AT LMULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. *YH
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Exterior lighting, Structure, Equipment, Jan 31, 2001
ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT IN DECEMBER 2000. DEALER REPLACED ABS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS. BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN ON JANUARY 30, AT DEALER AT THIS TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE SEALS ON HEADLIGHTS AND TRIM OF VEHICLE REPLACED. THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND FROM RADIO. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 18, 2001
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS RESIDUE IN BRAKE FLUID. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK