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: vehicle speed control
201 reports, newest first. Show all
Vehicle speed control, Jun 22, 2005, fire
2000 FORD F150 CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.*MR CAR WAS PARKED AT 7AM AND CAUGHT FIRE AT 2PM. THE IS TOTALED AND DAMAGED THREE OTHER CARS. FORD TOLD CONSUMER THAT THEY COULD NOT BE OF ANY ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THERE WASN'T A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE YET, FOR UNDER HOOD FIRES.*SB
Vehicle speed control, Jun 21, 2005, fire
WE HAD ARRIVED HOME FROM WORK ABOUT 3:30 ON MAY 23, 2005. WE WENT INTO THE HOUSE AND WERE WATCHING TV AND PLAYING GAMES. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE BACK ROOM WITH MY SON. THEY WERE PLAYING UNO WHEN SHE HAD A POPPING NOISE. SHE LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW, IT WAS NOW 4:50PM, AND OUR TRUCK WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. WE IMMEDIATELY GOT OUT OF THE HOUSE AND CALLED 911. THEY RESPONDED WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR MY CHILDREN PLAYING IN THE BACK ROOM WE NEVER WOULD HAVE KNOWN UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE!! LUCKILY, OUR HOME WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON THE OUTSIDE. HOWEVER, THE TRUCK IS A TOTAL LOSS. THERE IS NOTHING LEFT BUT THE BED AND THE BACK TWO TIRES. WE IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED FORD. I WAITED THE 3-5 DAYS AND WAS NOT CONTACTED BY ANYONE. WHEN I CALLED AGAIN, I WAS TOLD THAT SINCE IT WENT PASSED THE TIME LIMIT THAT THEY WERE FILING A "LEGITIMATE COMPLAINT" ON MY BEHALF AND THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED SOON. I CALLED AGAIN AFTER A FEW 2-3 DAYS AND THEY SAID THEY HAD MY COMPLAINT AND THAT SOMEONE WOULD BE CONTACTING ME AND THERE WAS NOTHING MORE THEY COULD DO. I THEN REQUESTED THAT IT BE SENT TO A SUPERVISOR. IT WAS DONE AND WE STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM FORD AT ALL. IT IS NOW BEEN ALMOST, 2 DAYS SHORT, A MONTH. I HAVE NO WAY TO GET TO WORK. WE ONLY HAVE ONE VEHICLE NOW AND IT IS CLEAR TO ME THAT FORD DOES NOT CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS. EVERY VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED HAS BEEN BOUGHT FROM FORD. NO MORE!! AND I AM TELLING ALL OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY THE SAME. THEY SHOULD NOT BUY FROM FORD BECAUSE THEY ONLY CARE ABOUT THEIR SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM THEY WILL NOT RESPOND AT ALL. THEY WILL PUT YOU OFF. THIS SITUATION IS NOW CAUSING US TO CONTINUE TO SUFFER A MONTH AFTER IT HAPPENED. THAT IS UNCALLED FOR AND NEGLIGENT ON THEIR PART. I ALSO HAVE MEDICAL CONDITION THAT MAKES IT NECESSARY FOR ME TO GET A MONTHLY IV. IF I CAN NOT GET TO WORK THEN I DON'T HAVE INSURANCE AND I COULD DIE FROM THIS CONDITION.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 20, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 , FORD F150. THE RECALL NOTICE ISSUED SPECIFICALLY REFERRED CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WHICH COULD CAUSE AN UNDER HOOD FIRE, AND HE HAD THIS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, FORD STATED THAT THIS PART WAS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. CRUISE CONTROL IN THIS VEHICLE NEVER WORKED, AND THE PART THAT CONTROLLED THE SPEED CONTROL WAS OUT THAT WAS WHY CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. *AK
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jun 17, 2005, fire
DT: 2000, FORD, F150 XLT, CRUISE CONTROL WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS BEFORE. JUST FOUND OUT THAT FORD HAD A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE, WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THIS WAS DURING THE NIGHT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE OWNER'S GARAGE. THE MAINTENANCE RECORDS WERE KEPT UP TO DATE. OWNER WAS ASLEEP WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THIS HAPPENED ON 6-16-2005. OWNERS HAD CONTACTED FORD, WHO HAD NOT RESPONDED. BUT THEY DID SAY THAT SOME ONE WOULD BE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMER IN 3-5 DAYS. THERE WAS OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE INVOLVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS ISSUED STATING THAT THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL, BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY SIGNS OF FOUL PLAY. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Jun 16, 2005
I CONTACTED FORD ONCE IN JAN. '05 AND AGAIN IN FEB. '05 ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH ON MY 2000 EXPEDITION. THEY SAID I WOULD GET IT IN THE MAIL SHORTLY. ITS BEEN 6 MONTHS AND STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ASAP AT THEIR COST NOT MINE.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 14, 2005, fire
DT: CONSUMER HAD A 2000 FORD F150 THAT WAS PART OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V017000. CONSUMER CALLED MANUFACTURER WITH VIN, AND WAS TOLD VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE RECALL, BUT THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ON MAY 4, 2005 THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. CONSUMER DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT RECALL UNTIL AFTER THE EXPLOSION. DEALERSHIP SAID THAT A FORD INVESTIGATOR INSPECTED THE TRUCK, AND THE CORPORATE OFFICE STATED THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULDN'T INSPECT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE COULDN'T BE DETERMINED. CONSUMER OBTAINED HER OWN FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR, AND WAS TOLD THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. NOT REPORTED TO THE POLICE, BUT THERE WAS A FIRE REPORT.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Jun 14, 2005, fire
MY BRAKES FAILED AND WHEN I STOPPED MY TRUCK (FORD 2000 F150), THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS ON FIRE. I PUT THE FIRE OUT AND HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO A FORD DEALER. I HAD RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE A FEW DAYS PRIOR FROM FORD REGARDING ENGINE FIRES RESULTING FROM FAULTY SPEED CONTROL SWITCHES. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS INDEED THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH THAT STARTED THE FIRE. WHEN I CALLED FORD TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE THEY STATED THAT THEY HAD SENT TWO RECALL NOTICES AND THAT IT WAS BASICALLY MY FAULT MY TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE. I HAVE TWO ISSUES WITH THIS: I ONLY RECIEVED ONE NOTICE AND THAT WAS ON OR ABOUT THE TIME OF THE FIRE, AND IT IS LUDICROUS TO ASSUME THAT ON A FIVE YEAR OLD VEHICLE THIS PROBLEM HAD SUDDENLY OCCURRED AND THAT THIS IS MY FAULT FOR NOT BRINGING THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER WITHIN DAYS OF RECIEVING THE RECALL NOTICE, RATHER THAN FORD'S FAULT FOR NOT IDENTIFYING THIS PROBLEM IN LESS THAN FIVE YEARS. TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS WAS $4814 PLUS CAR RENTAL COSTS OF APPROXIMATELY $150.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 2, 2005
THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED TO PREVENT A FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD HE WOULD GET A PHONE CALL FROM THE DEALER WHEN THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL CAME IN. IT HAS BEEN OVER A MONTH, AND THE CONSUMER WAS IRRITATED AND UPSET WITH FORD. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN#05V017000. *SC *JB
Vehicle speed control, May 31, 2005, fire
DT: JUST RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND HE SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. ON MAY 28, 2005 VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN A FRIEND'S DRIVEWAY.*AK
Vehicle speed control, May 6, 2005, fire
2000 FORD F150 CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.*MR A FAULTY SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE TRUCK WAS PARKED OR ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *BF *NM
Vehicle speed control, May 5, 2005, fire
2000 FORD F150 CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD.*MR THE FIRE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE*NM
Vehicle speed control, May 2, 2005, fire
THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES ON SATURDAY EVENING. CRUISE CONTROL HAS BEEN RECALLED ON VEHICLE.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Apr 25, 2005, fire
WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE THAT THE SWITCH WAS PART OF AN UPCOMING RECALL THEREFORE HE REPLACED THE PART HIMSELF. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER BUT NEITHER OF THEM HAVE PROVIDED ANY ASSISTANCE. *JB *NM
Vehicle speed control, Apr 21, 2005
THE CONSUMER RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE(05V017000) CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. NO PARTS AVAILABLE. *NM
Vehicle speed control, Apr 20, 2005, fire
SMELLED SMOKE AFTER IGNITION. FOUND ELECTRICAL FIRE AFTER OPENING UP THE HOOD AT A SERVICE STATION. THE ATTENDANT QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. TOWED THE CAR TO PREMIER FORD. OUR INSURANCE ADJUSTER FROM TSC DIRECT INSPECTED MY VEHICLE. HIS REPORT WAS THAT THERE OIL DRIPPING FROM A DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDER THAT CAUSED THE WIRING TO HEAT UP. THUS, CAUSING THE FIRE. WE THINK THAT FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD WARRANT A RECALL. HOWEVER, THEY DENY THE CLAIM BECAUSE WE ARE OVER THE 3-YEAR WARRANTY. THIS SHOULD NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THEREFORE, WE SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE FULL COST OF THE JOB, LABOR AND TOWING EXPENSES.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Apr 1, 2005, fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ABOUT TWO HOURS WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN CONSUMER NOTICED THAT IT HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT WITHIN THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Apr 1, 2005
MY ODOMETER DISPLAY GOES OFF FROM TIME TO TIME.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Mar 28, 2005, fire
2000 FORD F150 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY.*MR THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR THAT HAS A COSMETIC SEAT PROBLEM, WHICH THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REMEDY.*JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 28, 2005
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 05V017000. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THE PART WAS NOT IN AFTER DISCONNECTING CRUISE CONTROL. CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED IN MID FEBRUARY.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Mar 24, 2005, fire
NHTSA RECALL 05V170000 CONCERNING CRUISE CONTROL. WHILE BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. WHEN INVESTIGATED IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE CRUISE CONTROL. CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 8 DAYS LATER. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Mar 23, 2005, fire
I WAS IN MY HOUSE WORKING ON MY COMPUTER AND MY DOG WAS BARKING. AFTER ABOUT A MINUTE OF NON STOP BARKING I THOUGHT SOMEONE MAY HAVE BEEN IN MY DRIVEWAY SO I LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND COULD SEE FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD. I WENT OUTSIDE AND CALLED 911. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT TO MY HOUSE MY TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. ALONG WITH ALL MY CONSTRUCTION TOOLS THAT WERE INSIDE. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 3:00 P.M. THIS IS A 2000, FORD, F150 4X4 SUPERCAB. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Mar 21, 2005, fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE PVERMOGHT, AND CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED BY A NEIGHBOR ON THE PHONE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE TIRES BURNED, THE WINDOWS BLEW OUT, AND ALL THE WIRING WAS BURNED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. CONSUMER HAD JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND DID NOT KNOW AT THIS TIME IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CRUISE CONTROL RECALL 05V017000. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Mar 18, 2005, fire
THE CONSUMER WAS SLEEPING WHEN THE VEHICLE, PARKED UNDER THE CARPORT, CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. THE CONSUMER'S HOME WAS DESTROYED. CRUISE CONTROL NHTSA RECALL 05V017000. *NM *NM
Vehicle speed control, Mar 17, 2005, fire
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED UNDER AN APARTMENT BUILDING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR INDICATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. RECALL 05V017000 WAS ISSUED AND THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED, BUT CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE TRUCK WAS IN THE DEALERSHIP BEING SERVICED A WEEK PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *AK RICK STATED THAT HE HAD HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ODOMETER LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF ABOUT A WEEK BEFORE THE FIRE. HE HAD ALSO HAD TROUBLES WITH HIS AXLES. RICK TOO THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THESE ISSUES RESOLVED ABOUT A WEEK BEFORE THE FIRE. THE NEXT DAY AFTER PICKING THE CAR UP FRO THE DEALER, RICK SAID THAT ONE OF HIS FUSES WAS POPPING ON THE CIRCUIT THAT THE FLASHERS WRE ON. HER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND THEY REPLACE THE FUSE BUT NOTHING ELSE. RICK SAID HE NEVER USED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND DID NOT KNOW IF IT WAS WORKING. INSURED BY STATE FARM POLICY #1174126F2275 CLAIM #75A940492. RICK SAID THAT SF HAD DONE A FIRE INVESTIGATION AND THAT HE HAD PICTURES AS WELL AND THAT HE WOULD E-MAIL THEM TO BRUCE YORK. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE APARTMENT BUILDING WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 14, 2005, fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT AND THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED INTO FLAMES. OWNER NOTIFIED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. OWNER STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NEVER USED. *AK *TC