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.
Air bags, Nov 29, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE HE DRIVING HIS VEHICLE AT 45PMH LOST THE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE, NEITHER AIR BAG DIDEN'T DEPLOY. PH
Structure, Nov 27, 2002
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAS A CRACK IN THE METAL AND WE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND HE ADVISED ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO RECALL FORD HAS ENGINEERED A "DOOR REPAIR KIT" AND THEY ARE WILLING TO FIX THIS DEFECT FOR A COST OF $675.63. IF THIS IS NOT A DEFECT THEN JUST WHY WOULD FORD MAKE THIS DOOR REPAIR KIT? THIS IS A SEPARATION OF METAL AND THE CONCERN WE HAVE IS IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT WHAT WILL KEEP THIS DOOR FROM POSSIBLY CAUSING A DEATH. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE AND FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE TURNS A DEAF EAR. HOW DO WE GET THIS PROBLEM TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A DEFECT BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY? I KNOW IF YOU PUT THE QUESTION TO THE PUBLIC IN REGARDS TO HOW MANY FORD FULL SIZE TRUCKS HAVE THIS PROBLEM YOU WILL HAVE A MAJOR RESPONSE. DT
Wheels, Nov 26, 2002
THE LUG NUTS MADE BY AMERICAN RACING FELL OFF VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION, CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN THERE WAS A CLINKING NOISE IN THE CAP THAT COVERS LUG NUTS, CONSUMER COULD HEAR LUG NUTS ROLLING ALL AROUND ON THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL. MECHANIC TIGHTENED NUTS. ON THE 20TH OF OCTOBER THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF. TOOK TO MECHANIC, FIX THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER FEELS THESE WHEELS ARE DEFECTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER.TS
Steering, Oct 28, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CONTACTED. TS
Structure, Oct 25, 2002
1/2" CRACK IN BOTH DRIVER & PASSENGER DOOR BEHIND LOWER REAR WINDOW MOULDING. DT
Tires, Oct 18, 2002
GENERAL P255/70R16--AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRES NOTICED TREAD SEPARATION WHEN TO FIRESTONE AND THEY CONFIRMED THE TREAD SEPARATION---FORD DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ONE TIRE UNDER WARRANTY
Air bags, Oct 11, 2002, crash
THE COLLISION TOTALED BOTH VEHICLE--FRONT END OF THIS TRUCK IS PUSHED INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGOUGH THAT IT BROKE WINDSHIELD--NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED
Suspension, Oct 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT EVERY SIX MONTHS THE TIRES ARE WEARING. TOOK TO DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH BALL JOINTS AND CAN'T ALIGN. NLM
Exterior lighting, Oct 1, 2002, crash
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED ALMOST CAUSING 2 COLLISIONS. CONSUMER CONTACTED DLR WHO ADVISED UNABLE TO GET PARTS FOR REPAIR.
Suspension, Sep 23, 2002
WHILE PUTTING AIR IN TIRE CONSUMER NOTICED REAR SPRING BOLT STICKING OUT UNDER VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.AK
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
Structure, Sep 16, 2002
THERE IS CRACK AT DOOR. DEALER STATES THAT CRACK IS THERE BECAUSE OF OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOW. THEY CALL IT A STRESS FRACTURE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY 10 % TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DOOR CRACK WAS HALF WAY UP THE DOOR FROM BOTTOM OF WINDOW. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS A STRESS FRACTURE FROM ROLLING THE WINDOW UP AND DOWN. THE WINDOW MAKES NOISE DUE TO CRACK. THE DOOR CRACK WAS FIXED BUT CRACKED AGAIN. *YH
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
Vehicle speed control, Sep 12, 2002
WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN OR TO COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WILL START TO REV UP WITHOUT CONSUMER APPLYING ACCELERATER PEDAL. ALSO, WHEN TRYING TO PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL IT WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR UNTIL IT STOPS REVVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK
Air bags, Sep 11, 2002, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 9/2/02. I WAS NORTH BOUND ON HWY 52, A CAR IN THE SOUTH BOUND LANE OF HWY 52 LOST CONTROL AND SLID AND SPUN ACROSS THE GRASS MEDIAN AND HIT MY TRUCK IN THE LEFT FRONT CORNER TO CENTER LINE OF THE FRONT BUMPER. THE POINT OF IMPACT ON HIS CAR WAS LEFT REAR TIRE/WHEEL AND QUARTER PANEL AREA TO REAR BUMPER OF CAR (CAR WAS LEFT BROADSIDE TO ME). I WAS GOING ABOUT 45 MPH PRIOR TO THE CRASH, AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT. I DID HAVE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG TURNED OFF, BUT DUE TO THE SEVERETY OF THE COLLISION, I FEEL THE THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. IF I HAD NOT BEEN WEARING MY SEAT BELT, I WOULD HAVE BEEN THROWN FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD, WITH NO AIRBAG TO PROTECT ME FROM INJURY.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 10, 2002
CALIPERS AND ROTORS ARE WEARING OUT THE BRAKES. ROTORS ARE OVERHEATING. CALIPERS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. EVERY 9000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 9, 2002
FIRST START TO MOVE TRUCK AND TUCH BRAKES WILL ALMOST SEND U THROUGH WINDSHIELD, MOSTLY HAPPENS WHEN COLD OUT. HAVE TAKEN OFF AND WENT ABOUT 2 BLOCKS AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKES WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR.THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICED. FORD COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. TALKED TO OTHER OWNERS THEY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
Power train, Sep 6, 2002
HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES IN 1 YEAR.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 5, 2002
SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. DEALER CLAIMS HEAD IS NOT REPAIRABLE, REQUIRES NEW HEAD. NO WARRANTY FROM FORD, THEY CLAIM THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM HOWEVER THE FORD SERVICE MANAGERS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS CLAIM IT'S A VER COMMON PROBLEM.*AK
Steering, Sep 4, 2002
WHILE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT MOVE, THERE WAS NO WARNING. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS GOING TO THE LEFT WHILE PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS MAKING A HARD RIGHT. MECHANIC STATED THAT TIE ROD END NEEDED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Visibility, Structure, Aug 20, 2002
CRACK BY DRIVERS WINDOW AND RUST ON INTERIOR INSIDE OF DOOR. *AK
Power train, Aug 13, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING IN OVERDRIVE TO PASS ENGINE WENT INTO NEUTRAL, LOSING 3RD GEAR / OVERDRIVE. FAILURE WAS INTERNAL DUE TO 2 GEARS STRIPPED OUT OF TRANSMISSION WITH ONE NOT GETTING PROPER HEAT TREATMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Suspension, Aug 9, 2002
BALL JOINTS HAVE BECOME REAL LOOSE, WHEN GETTING BALL JOINTS CHECKED, THEY CAN BREAK AT ANY TIME. DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO PAY FOR WORK ON VEHICLE.*AK *SLC
Exterior lighting, Aug 9, 2002
TURNING SIGNAL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAD TO PUSH REAL HARD TO LEFT OR RIGHT TO MAKE THE TURNING SIGNAL TO WORK. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Steering, Aug 8, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, STEERING IS TIGHT AND VEHICLE IS RADICALLY PULLING TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE GEAR ASSEMBLY THREE TIMES, STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY AND NOW CONSUMER IS AWAITING A NEW FACTORY STEERING GEAR, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE ORIGINAL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND ORIGINAL STEERING GEAR HAVE BECOME WEAK/SOFT/SAGGED. *SLC