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
1,204 reports, newest first.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F150. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. WHEN SHE ACCELERATED, SHE HEARD SOMETHING DRAGGING. SHE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE STRAP FAILED AND ALSO DISCOVERED A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND THE STRAP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 165,000.
Electrical system, Aug 13, 2007
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS NOT CONTACTING CURRENT VEHICLE OWNERS OF SERIOUS RECALL NOTICES. I SURRENDERED MY 2000 FORD F150 PICKUP TO BARBER FORD OF VENTURA, CALIFORNIA WHEN I TRADED IT IN FOR A NEWER MODEL. SINCE THEN, I HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS NOTICES ON SAFETY RECALL #05S28 FOR THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY NUMEROUS TIMES AND ASKED THEM TO CONTACT THE CURRENT OWNER WITH NO RESOLUTION. I HAVE NOW RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE DATED JULY 2007. TODAY I CALLED THE NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT THAT FORD IS NOT CONTACTING THE CURRENT OWNER OF THE VEHICLE OF A SERIOUS SAFETY RECALL PER FEDERAL REGULATION. I WAS TOLD BY YOUR STAFF THAT SHE WOULD NOT TAKE A COMPLAINT, THAT I NEEDED TO CONTACT FORD, OR THE CA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, OR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. I HAVE ALREADY CONTACTED FORD NUMEROUS TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION, WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE NHTSA BY THE CA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, AND REFERRED TO THE NHTSA BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. SO, HERE I AM, BACK TO YOU, THE NHTSA. FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS NOT COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL REGULATION AND NOBODY IS WILLING TO ENFORCE THE REGULATION, NOT EVEN THE NHTSA. ANY SUGGESTIONS????? THANK YOU. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 12, 2007, fire
F-150 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE TOTALED. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 7, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F150. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE HOUSE, WHICH CAUSED FIRE DAMAGE. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATED BUT HAVE NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE. THE FIRE AND POLICE REPORTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 140,000.
Electrical system, Aug 6, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F150. AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, BUT THE BED WAS THE ONLY PART THAT REMAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN, PURCHASE DATE, ENGINE SIZE, POWERTRAIN, AND DEALER INFORMATION WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150,000.
Electrical system, Aug 3, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED EITHER IN OR NEAR THE FUSE BOX. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED A LEXINGTON FIRE DEPT. INCIDENT REPORT AND HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE BY THE ONLINE APPLICATION. UPDATED 08/31/07 *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 2, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE PLASTIC RESERVOIR FOR THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A SPEED CONTROL DEVICE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE, MASTER CYLINDER AND VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SPEED CONTROL. NO RECALL LISTED WITH NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,368.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 23, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. ON JULY 21, 2007, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND NOTICED SMOKE BILLOWING PAST THE WINDOW OF THEIR RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT WENT OUTSIDE TO FIND THE DRIVER SIDE OF HER VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE VEHICLE WAS LAST DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 4PM THE PREVIOUS DAY. THE FIRE ALSO MELTED THE PAINT ON ONE OF HER OTHER VEHICLES AS WELL AS THE WINDOWS ON THE GARAGE DOOR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 5, 2007
VEHICLE DIED DURING TRAVEL WITH NO WARNING, FORD ISSUED RECALL. HOWEVER DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF CONSUMERS WITH THIS YEAR AND SPECIFIC MODEL COMPLAINTS WERE OVERLOOKED. DEALER SHOULD OFFER RECOURSE. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 2, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FUSE AND RELAY SWITCH HAD A DEFECT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. HE STATED THAT THE COVERED PARKING AREA AT HIS PLACE OF WORK SUSTAINED PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 2 TO 3 HOURS BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 06E056000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) TO DETERMINE IF HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED. THE FORD DEALER CONFIRMED THAT HIS VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 106,000.
Tires, Jun 28, 2007
VEHICLE: 2000 FORD F150 W/123000 MI. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET I HEARD A NOISE FROM THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. I LOOKED IN THE MIRROR AND SAW THE SPARE TIRE,WHICH WAS MOUNTED UNDER THE BED, BOUNCING DOWN THE STREET. I STOPPED AND RETRIEVED IT AND THE HARDWARE. LUCKILY, NO ONE ELSE HIT THE TIRE AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE. HOWEVER, SEVERE VEHICLE DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH COULD HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO THIS INCIDENT. UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THE MOUNT I FOUND THAT THE CABLE THAT SECURES THE TIRE WAS SNAPPED OFF. I HAD THE VEHICLE FOR THE 42,000 MILES AND HAD NOT ONCE USED THE SPARE. NOWHERE IN ANY VEHICLE MANUAL DOES IT SAY TO MAINTAIN OR REPLACE THE CABLE AFTER A CERTAIN NUMBER OF MILES. THE CABLE IS EXPECTED TO LAST THE ENTIRE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. I AM AFRAID TO FOLLOW BEHIND ANY FORD TRUCKS BECAUSE AT ANY MOMENT ANOTHER OF THESE CABLES COULD SNAP. THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE. FORD REFUSED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM AS IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CABLE SIMPLY SHOULD NOT BREAK. THE COST QUOTED BY FORD WAS ABOUT $200 TO FIX THIS. FORD NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS AT ITS OWN EXPENSE. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH TO INNOCENT MOTORISTS, NOT TO MENTION MENTAL ANGUISH IMPOSED UPON THE DRIVER OR OWNER OF THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. I HAVE ALREADY DEALT WITH MY LOCAL FORD DEALER, THE FORD DISTRICT MANAGER, AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT, AND HAVE RECEIVED ABSOLUTELY NO HELP. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE FIXED BEFORE SOME ONE DIES.*AK
Structure, Jun 13, 2007
THE PAINT ON THE HOOD OF THE 2000 F150 TRUCK STARTED BUBBLING AND THE PAINT ON THE RUNNING BOARDS STARTED TO FLAKE AWAY. IN BOTH AREAS THE PAINT CAME OFF IN SPOTS IN BOTH AREAS. WHILE DRIVING I HAVE SEEN THIS ON NUMEROUS F150S, EXPLORERS AND OTHER FORD VEHICLES. I EVEN NOTICED THIS ON THE PASSENGER'S DOOR OF A BRAND NEW SHOW ROOM FORD MODEL. *AK
Service brakes, Air, Jun 8, 2007
2000 WINDSTAR. ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. HAVE HAD CAR LOOKED AT 4 TIMES AND TOLD "PROBLEM" (A SEAL IN THE MECHANISM) WAS REPLACED AND PROBLEM FIXED. BUT IT'S NOT - ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. EXPENSIVE TO "FIX". ALSO, BRAKE FLUID LEAKS AND HAVE HAD TIMES WHEN DRIVING AND BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING AND DELAYED STOPPING. LUCKILY HAVE NOT HAD ACCIDENTS WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED. HAVE ALSO HAD BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT - NO PRE-WARNING ON THIS MODEL WINDSTAR WHEN BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING OUT. HAD TO HAVE BRAKE PADS REPLACED, AND ROTORS REPLACED - AGAIN AND EXPENSIVE FIX TO A PROBLEM WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, BRAKES KEEP SQUEALING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED - AM TOLD THIS IS AIR IN THE LINES (HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT LINES FLUSHED BUT PROBLEM STILL KEEPS HAPPENING). ALSO, WHEN STEERING AFTER THE LAST TIME ABS LIGHT PROBLEM "FIXED" THERE IS A GRATING STEERING NOISE WHENEVER WHEEL IS TURNED. WARRANTY HAS RUN OUT - BUT PROBLEM WITH ABS STILL EXISTS AND I CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER $700. BILL TO "FIX" PROBLEM. 2000 WINDSTAR SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR THIS ABS PROBLEM AND IT SHOULD BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE BY FORD. AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND FRUSTRATED WITH THIS PROBLEM - AND FEEL THAT I AND MY CHILD ARE DRIVING IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 6, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F150 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF HER HOUSE ON JUNE 4, 2007. ON THE MORNING OF JUNE 5, 20007, THE VEHICLE APPEARED FINE UNTIL SHE HEARD THE NEIGHBORS SCREAMING. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED SIX FOOT FLAMES RISING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE BLAZE AND TWO FIRE MARSHALS FILED A REPORT. ACCORDING TO THE CONTACT, THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WILL GET BACK TO HER IN TEN DAYS VIA MAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 86,000.
Vehicle speed control, May 30, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F150. THE CONTACT'S NEIGHBOR INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE GARAGE. FORD ATTEMPTED TO DETERMINE IF THE PART THAT CAUSED THE FIRE HAD BEEN REPAIRED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2005. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PART THAT STARTED THE FIRE WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE PART THAT IS NEEDED IS THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE CONTACT IS CURRENTLY CONTACTING A LAWYER. UPDATED 07/19/07. *JB
Vehicle speed control, May 29, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT HEARD THE ALARM AND NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE FIRE DAMAGED THE PROPERTY OF A NEIGHBOR. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THERE IS RECALL # 05V017000 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 75,000.
Vehicle speed control, May 29, 2007, fire
MY 2000 FORD F-150 WAS PARKED UNOCCUPIED AT A LOCAL BUSINESS. APPX. 45 LATER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. I LEARNED FROM FIRE MARSHALL THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY TRUCK BECAUSE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS KNOWN TO START FIRES. *TR
Wheels, May 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED THAT HIS SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CABLE WIRE HAD FAILED AND APPEARED FRAYED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A NEW CABLE WIRE. THE VIN AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.
Vehicle speed control, May 16, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE BED. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, BUT FAILED TO BRING IT TO THE MECHANIC WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PERFORMED WITHOUT THE RECALL NOTICE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT ENDURED PROPERTY DAMAGE DUE TO THE HEAT FROM THE FIRE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 70,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 11, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FIVE RECALL NOTICES WERE MAILED TO HIM, BUT NEVER RECEIVED THEM BECAUSE HE HAD MOVED FROM THAT ADDRESS. THE NOTICES WERE FOR RECALL # 06E056000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). FORD STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE CONTACT RECEIVED FIVE NOTICES. FORD WOULD NOT PROVIDE HIM WITH THE ADDRESS OF WHERE THE NOTICES WERE SENT. THERE WAS $1,000 WORTH OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 196,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000.
Wheels, May 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD FOCUS. THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT WHEEL MADE A LOUD NOISE AND VIBRATED WHILE IN MOTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE WHEEL IS CURRENTLY WOBBLING AND MAKING A POPPING AND CRACKING NOISE. THE MECHANIC HAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. SAFETY CAMPAIGN # 01I017000(WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS) INVOLVES THE SAME FAILURE, HOWEVER, THE CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON DECEMBER 31, 2002. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT WILLING TO PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR FREE. THE VIN IS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 153,000.
Vehicle speed control, Apr 30, 2007, fire
AFTER CAR WAS DRIVEN TO WORK APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES. MY EMPLOYERS SECURITY DEPARTMENT NOTIFIED ME THAT MY CAR HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHILE PARKED ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF AFTER ARRIVING TO WORK. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND PUT OUT FIRE, AND IT RELEASED A REPORT STATING FIRE DEFINATELY STARTED IN UNDER THE THE HOOD IN ENGINE AREA.*AK
Steering, Apr 5, 2007
TIE ROD FAILURE, BALL SEPERATED FROM SOCKET. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Mar 12, 2007, fire
I BOUGHT A 2000 FORD F150 SAT AT NOON PARKED IT 1:15 SUN 3:00 AM IT WAS BURNED TO THE GROUND FIRE CHIEF SAID CRUISE CIRCUIT LIKELY, FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING, CAR LOT REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING, OTHER CAR DAMAGED I AM OUT $4000 . *JB
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Mar 12, 2007, fire
APPROXIMATELY 10:30 AM ON 3/10/07, FORD F150 2000 MODEL SPONTANEOUSLY ERUPTED IN FLAME SOMEWHERE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN USED SINCE APPROXIMATELY 5:30 PM THE PREVIOUS DAY. WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES. MOST OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT APPEARS TO BE DESTROYED. *JB