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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 12 of 317 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 75 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 64 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 52 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
29 crash reports30 fire reports19 injury reports
What owners actually said
317 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD. CONSUMER NOTICED LOSS OF BRAKING POWER . VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED THAT BRAKE HOSE WAS BROKEN.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE HAS A HEAVY RUBBER BOOT COVERING THE UPPER SWAGGED FITTING, THIS B…
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WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD. CONSUMER NOTICED LOSS OF BRAKING POWER . VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED THAT BRAKE HOSE WAS BROKEN.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE HAS A HEAVY RUBBER BOOT COVERING THE UPPER SWAGGED FITTING, THIS BOOT ENTRAPS SALT AND WATER CAUSING THE FITTING TO CORRODE SEVERELY AND IS HIDDEN UNDER THE BOOT, CONSUMER REPLACED THE OPPOSITE LINE BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTED ON THE SAME FITTING. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #891916
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 2001
Electrical SystemFire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF AROUND 4 PM. LATER THAT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY MIDNIGHT, A NEIGHBOR INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT INSPECTOR DETERMINED THAT FIRE STARTED IN ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. NOTE: RECALL 99V029000 REPAIRS HAD BEEN PERFORMED PRIOR TO FIRE. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #891857
Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 2001
Seat BeltsVisibility
WINDSHIELD HAD A CHIP AND A CRACK INSIDE . ALSO, PASSENGER'S SEATBELT IN REAR WILL NOT HOLD WHEN CLICKING THEM TOGETHER. BELT WILL RETRACT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #891734
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2001
Power Train
CONSUMER WAS CONTACTED REGARDING A RECALL 99V094000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99S13 FOR TRANSFER CASE. ON MAY 4TH , 2001 CONSUMER CALLED FREMONT FORD, 39700 BALENTINE DR NEWARK, CA PHONE #510-651-5600, AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER WAS STILL WAITING TO BE INFORMED ABOUT PARTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #891506
Mileage unknown · May 14, 2001
Vehicle Speed Control
SPEED CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #888116
Mileage unknown · May 8, 2001
Tires
WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND FELT SOMETHING IN REAR OF VEHICLE. STOPPED VEHICLE AND CHECKED REAR TIRES. THEY WENT FLAT. TOOK TIRES TO RETAILER FOR REPAIRS. INFORMED THAT BOTH TIRES HAD SEPARATED IN BETWEEN TREAD AREA. HAD TIRES REPLACED WITH DIFFERENT MILEAGE. GENERAL AMERICAN TOUR, 215/70R14 WITH 27,000 MILES NOT OR…
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WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND FELT SOMETHING IN REAR OF VEHICLE. STOPPED VEHICLE AND CHECKED REAR TIRES. THEY WENT FLAT. TOOK TIRES TO RETAILER FOR REPAIRS. INFORMED THAT BOTH TIRES HAD SEPARATED IN BETWEEN TREAD AREA. HAD TIRES REPLACED WITH DIFFERENT MILEAGE. GENERAL AMERICAN TOUR, 215/70R14 WITH 27,000 MILES NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #887760
Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 2001
TiresInjury
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOWOUT OF THE COOPER TIRE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER SEVERAL TIMES, EJECTING SOME OF THE PASSENGERS, 3 DEATHS AND 6 INJURIES RESULTED FROM THIS INCIDENT (FLORIDA TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) CRASH REPORT NUMBER 56056858 (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) . *MJS
NHTSA ODI #560627
Mileage unknown · Mar 2, 2001
Electrical SystemFireInjury
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-029 DUE TO DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED BURNS TO HIS FOREARM WHILE TRYING TO OBTAIN ITEMS FROM THE VEHICLE. NLM
NHTSA ODI #560052
Mileage unknown · Feb 15, 2001
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH REAR SUSPENSION AIR SPRINGS BROKE, VEHICLE DROPPED IN REAR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #880624
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2001
Latches/locks/linkages
CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WILL BE TO COSTLY TO FIX PROBLEM. REQUIRED REMOVING THE ENTIRE REAR DOOR TO FIX THE LOCK ASSEMBLY, AND SINCE THE MILEAGE IN ACCESS OF 65000, I HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIR. I TOLD THEM IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM, IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT, I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SCAPE USING THE REAR DOOR. *…
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CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WILL BE TO COSTLY TO FIX PROBLEM. REQUIRED REMOVING THE ENTIRE REAR DOOR TO FIX THE LOCK ASSEMBLY, AND SINCE THE MILEAGE IN ACCESS OF 65000, I HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIR. I TOLD THEM IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM, IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT, I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SCAPE USING THE REAR DOOR. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER MINIVANS. (THIS INCLUDES ALL 1992 AWD AEROSTARS NOT PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED IN SAFETY RECALL 97V-204/97S83). THESE VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT. THE POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR THE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR TRANSFER CASE. FLUID EXPLUSION, DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION OR LOSS OF VEHICLE DRIVE CAN RESULT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSFER CASE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING AND AN ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT WILL BE INSTALLED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER MINIVANS. THESE VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT. THE POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR THE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR TRANSFER CASE. FLUID EXPLUSION, DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION OR LOSS OF VEHICLE DRIVE CAN RESULT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSFER CASE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING AND AN ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT WILL BE INSTALLED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
5
PE02076 · Luggage Compartment Door Drops Abruptly
Opened Oct 10, 2002 · Closed Mar 10, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 30 INCIDENTS RESULTING IN MINOR TO MODERATE PERSONAL INJURIES THAT HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY ABRUPT DOOR DROPS OVER THE APPROXIMATELY EIGHT - TWELVE YEAR PERIOD OF PRODUCT USAGE AND EXPOSURE (1991-1995 TO 2003).MOST OF THE INJURY INCIDENTS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A FRACTURE OF THE GAS FILLED LIFT ASSIST CYLINDER MOUNTING STUD.STUD FRACTURES HAVE OCCURRED RANDOMLY OVER TIME AND DO NOT EXHIBIT ANY APPARENT TREND RELATING TO DATE OF VEHICLE PRODUCTION OR TIME-IN-SERVICE (EXPOSURE).THE ODI CLOSING REPORT SUMMARIZES THE DETAILS OF THIS INVESTIGATION.
PE99035 · Front Brake Hose
Opened May 12, 1999 · Closed Sep 23, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ALLEGED THAT A FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUPTURES OR FAILS AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE RUBBER HOSE AND THE BRASS FITTING
EA99002 · Transfer Cases And Rear Drive Shaft
Opened Jan 7, 1999 · Closed Nov 14, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
RQ98012 · Transfer Cases And Rear Driveshaft
Opened Jul 31, 1998 · Closed Jan 7, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
There is no summary currently available
RQ97015 · Parking Pawl
Opened Oct 29, 1997 · Closed Apr 1, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:automatic Transmission
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARKING PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OF GEAR UNINTENTIONALLY AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO START ROLLING INADVERTENTLY
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