2000 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 1,204 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 92 involved a crash and 361 involved a fire. 79 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, mountingJul 29, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.
AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21
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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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Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 1, 2006
CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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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 lighting, headlightsJun 12, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT 1-866-467-2279.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH 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.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Vehicle speed controlSep 7, 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
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Vehicle speed control, cruise controlJan 27, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. FIRES HAVE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION 'OFF.'
AS AN INTERIM REPAIR, OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. AS SOON AS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EARLY APRIL 2005), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V388 AND 06V286)
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Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorAug 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.
LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. 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 FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Equipment, other, labelsSep 21, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE."
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. 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 FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Seat beltsAug 18, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. 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 FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Representative owner complaints: electrical system
210 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Jun 24, 2004, fire
THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD DRIVEN HIS TRUCK FOR APPROX. ONE HOUR, HE THEN PARKED THE VEHICLE, THEN ABOUT 2 PM, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY BEGAN TO BURN. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRUCK COMPLETELY BURNED. THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT IGNITED. HE STATED HE HAD NO WARNING THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *JB *SC *JB
Electrical system, Jun 21, 2004, fire
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Electrical system, Jun 1, 2004, fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A CARPORT AND ABOUT ONE PM THAT NIGHT CONSUMER HEARD SOMETHING THAT SOUNDED LIKE THUNDER. WHEN THE CONSUMER LOOKED OUTSIDE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE ALONG WITH THE CARPORT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES CONSUMER SLIPPED AN SUFFERED A BACK SPRAIN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, AND THE CARPORT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Electrical system, Apr 5, 2004
FORD F150 XL 2000. 11/28/03 COIL #2 HAD TO BE REPLACED. 07/08/03 COIL #4 HAD TO BE REPLACED. 03/06/03 COIL #3 HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON 04/05/04 MY WIFE BESSIE WAS DRIVING AND THE TRUCK STALLED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND SHE HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY, SHE DID NOT GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. SHE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK, TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, THEN TURNED THE IGNITION KEY AND THE VEHICLE STARTED UP. MY WIFE WAS VERY UPSET. I CONTACTED CHAPMAN FORD REP. BOB 609-646-2000 CONCERNING THIS MATTER. HE ASKED ME IF I HAD THE VEHICLE DETAILED LATELY. I ADVISED HIM I HAD THE VEHICLE WASHED LAST WEEK. HE ADVISED ME THAT WATER PROBABLY GOT INTO ONE OF THE COILS AND IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I DID NOT HAVE THE ENGINE WASHED. THESE COILS ARE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE BUCKS WHEN THE COILS GO BAD AND HAS VERY LITTLE POWER. ON 07/02/03 THE SENSOR AND PROCESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON 2 OCCASIONS. I LOST COMPLETE POWER OF THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. IT COSTS OVER $200.00 TO HAVE THE COILS REPLACED. I HAVE SPENT WELL OVER $600.00 IN COIL REPAIRS. FORD NOR CHAPMAN FORD HAVE COMPENSATED ME FOR THE DEFECTIVE COIL REPAIRS. I HAVE A TOTAL OF 8 COILS AND THEY ARE GOING BAD ONE AFTER ANOTHER. AFTER DOING EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATING GENTILLINI FORD TIM CHAMPION IN WOODBINE ADVISED ME THAT CHAPMAN FORD SHOULD HAVE FIXED THE SENSOR AND PROCESSOR FOR FREE BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. CHAPMAN FORD CHARGED ME FOR THE SENSOR AND PROCESSOR. I COMMUNICATED WITH SERVICE MGR. JIM BAILEY @ CHAPMAN FORD FOR SEVERAL MONTHS CONCERNING THIS MATTER. CHAPMAN FORD FINALLY REIMBURSED ME FOR THE SENSOR AND PROCESSOR. *NM
Electrical system, Feb 23, 2004
THIS IS ERGENT!!! ON 2000-2001 FORD FOCUS MODELS HAVE A TERRIBLE FAULTY IGNITION. WHEN I INSERT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION IT DOES NOT TURN AND MY STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED..I THINK THIS IS WORTHY ENOUGH TO BE A RECALL MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION. THERE HAVE BEEN DEATHS DUE TO THIS FAULTY IGNITIONS ON FORD FOCUS CARS..CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TAKE ACTION ON THIS PROBLEM MANY PEOPLE DON'T HAVE TRANSPORTATION BECAUSE OF THIS IGNITION FAILURE. *AK
Electrical system, Tires, Dec 11, 2003
ALL ORIGINAL TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO BUBBLES IN THE SIDEWALL. TIRES WERE REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. GOODYEAR, EAGLE, P275/R4520, THE NEW REPLACED TIRES HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO, ALTERNATOR PROBLEM. *AK
Electrical system, Dec 5, 2003
HIT BUMPS IN ROAD AND THE LIGHTS GO OFF AND THE TRUCK ENGINES QUITS AND THE GAUGES GO CRAZY. *JB
Electrical system, Oct 28, 2003, crash
HEADLIGHT SWITCH: DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSES INTERMENTANT LOSS OF INSTRUMENT LIGHTS AND ODOMETER DISPLAY, OTHER MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS AND MARKER LAMPS. HEADLIGHTS MAY ALSO REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN THE SWITCH HAS BEEN TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION. *AK
Electrical system, Sep 26, 2003
REPEATED IGNITION COILS FAILED CREATING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS.ALSO BROUGHT IN ON SEVERAL TIMES TO BE FIXED TO BE TOLD DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM UNTIL I WAS LEFT STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES.ON THE FIRST TIME OF TWO COILS GOING WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE HUBCAPS CAME OFFAND TIRES WENT LOOSE.
Electrical system, Jul 26, 2003
I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY STARTER AND BATTERY CABLE ON MY F150 2000. I LOOKED ON THIS SITE AND NOTICED THERE WERE OTHER REPORTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. COST ME $500 TO REPLACE ALL PARTS. OF CORSE JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. IF THERE ARE THAT MANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL AND WE THE OWNERS SHOULDNT HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THANK YOU ARTHUR D.*AK
Electrical system, Apr 10, 2003
NAR 04/10/2003 THE CONSUMER IS NOT COMPLAINING, BUT ATTEMPTING TO QUESTION THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCTS USED TO FIX THE VEHICLE. THE PRODUCT USED WAS A CABLE CLAMP HOWEVER THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE CLAMPS SHOULD NOT BE USED TO REPLACE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND FOUND IT UNSAFE BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN A CONSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH IT. *CB
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Apr 4, 2003
THE ENGINE RATTLED ON A COLD START, WHICH WAS COMMONLY CALLED A SLAPPED PISTON, A GROUND WIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER THE HOOD, AND A FUSE WAS REPLACED FOR THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *PH *JB
Electrical system, Mar 15, 2003
I OWN A 2000 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING. IT BLEW SEVERAL (3) SPARK PLUGS TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 16,000 MILES AND WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE IGNITION COIL HAD TO BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *NLM
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Mar 4, 2003
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF #3 CYLINDER 2000 FORD LIGHTNING PICKUP 37,500 MILES. *NLM
Electrical system, Feb 15, 2003
DEFECTIVE HORN SWITCH IN STEERING WHEEL/AIR BAG. PH
Electrical system, Feb 13, 2003, fire
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHICH ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.*JB. THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE WIRING, WHICH CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL FIRE. *JB
Electrical system, Feb 5, 2003
VEHICLE'S MAIN COMPUTER IS FAILING AS A RESULT OF A LEAK, THAT CAUSES CORROSION. PH
Electrical system, Jan 23, 2003, fire
FORD TRUCK WAS PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES UNDER HOOD
Electrical system, Jan 6, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE IGNITION WOULD JUST LOCK UP FOR NO REASON AT ALL. PH
Electrical system, Sep 19, 2002
GROUND WIRE LEADING TO ABS PUMP IS "ROTTEN". PUMP BECAME NONFUNCTIONAL. BRAKES WOULD OPERATE WITH STANDARD PERFORMACE. PLEASE DESCRIIBE DETAILS. *AK
Electrical system, Sep 16, 2002
SPARK PLUGS RUSTED/SEIZED INTO THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING IT TO HAVE TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER FOR THE (RUSTED/BROKEN) SPARK PLUG REMAINS TO BE REMOVED. POOR DESIGN ALLOWS STANDING WATER TO ACCUMULATE AROUND THE SPARK PLUGS CAUSING THE RUSTED CONDITION. WHEN I NOTIFIED FORD OF THIS PROBLEM, AND INCLUDED PHOTOS OF THE RUSTED AND BROKEN SPARK PLUGS, I WAS TOLD SIMPLY THAT THE TRUCK WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND NO ADJUSTMENT, OR REIMBURSEMENT WOULD BE MADE FOR THE REPAIR. ADDITIONALLY, THE FACTORY INSTALLED SPARK PLUGS WERE NOT THE CORRECT ONES FOR THE ENGINE. THEY WERE EVEN TWO DIFFERENT PART NUMBERS. (I STILL HAVE THEM) FORD HAD NO COMMENT OR EXPLANATION FOR THIS AND HAS REFUSED TO ALLOW ME TO TALK TO THEIR TECHNICAL EXPERTS/ENGINEERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Electrical system, Jul 14, 2002
I WAS DRIVING THROUGH TOWN AND THE TRUCK SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS GOING 35MPH THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND I HAD TO TRY TO CONTROL THE TRUCK AND GET IF OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALERSHIP WASN'T OPEN SO I HAD TO KEEP TRYING TO START IT OVER AND OVER TO EVENTUALLY GET IT INTO THE CLOSEST PARKING LOT WHICH WAS ABOUT 45 YARDS AND IT TOOK 3 TIMES OF STARTING THE TRUCK, MOVING INTO TRAFFIC AND THE TRUCK DYING TO WHERE WE EVENTUALLY PUSHED IT THE REST OF THE WAY INTO THE CLOSEST PARKING LOT. NOW THE TRUCK WONT' START AT ALL AND WE ( TODAY ) HAD THE TRUCK TRAILERED TO FORD AND THEY SAID THAT IT IS THE ANTI-THEFT DEVISE.*AK
Electrical system, Jan 17, 2002, fire
A LIGHT WAS COMING FROM AIR CONDITIONER VENT. PULLED OVER AND NOTICED FIRE UNDER HOOD. TRIED TO PUT FIRE OUT, BUT FIRE WAS OUT OF CONTROL, AND BURNED VEHICLE TO THE GROUND. INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CALLED. TECHNICIAN STATED FUSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. AK
Power train, Electrical system, Oct 26, 2001
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS: CLUTCH DOES NOT WANT TO DISENGAGE PROPERLY. DRIVER MUST ATTEMPT TO CHANGE GEARS REPEATEDLY IN ORDER TO SHIFT. THIS PRODUCES DANGEROUS DRIVING PROBLEMS. IGNITION PROBLEM: FREQUENTLY ON START THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILS TO TURN ON ALL EQUIPMENT AND ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. REPORTED TO LOCAL DEALER AND WAS TOLD TO JIGGLE THE SWITCH. UNACCEPTABLE. HORN PROBLEM: IN HAZARDOUS DRIVING SITUATIONS, ATTEMPT TO SOUND HORN IS IMPOSSIBLE SINCE AREA OF STEERING WHEEL THAT WILL CAUSE HORN TO SOUND IS EXTREMELY SMALL. THIS RESULTS IN DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS
Electrical system, Aug 28, 2001, fire
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AROUND 6:00 PM AND AROUND 2 :00 AM VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND FORD HAD NO INFORMATION. CONSUMER HAD TO DEAL DIRECTLY WITH DEALERSHIP.*AK