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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Steering. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
12 reports
Mileage unknown · May 15, 2002
Electrical System
FORD VAN STALLED ON INTERSTATE MOUNTAIN PASS GOING UP A GRADE ON A VERY HOT DAY. DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, THERE WAS NO SHOULDER OR TURNOUTS AND A STEEP DROP OFF THE ROAD. ONLY BY THE UNBELIEVABLE COURAGE OF TWO MEN WHO HELPED ME, WAS I SPARED INJURY OR DEATH. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW TO FIX MY VAN SO THE TFI WILL NOT FAIL AGAI…
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FORD VAN STALLED ON INTERSTATE MOUNTAIN PASS GOING UP A GRADE ON A VERY HOT DAY. DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, THERE WAS NO SHOULDER OR TURNOUTS AND A STEEP DROP OFF THE ROAD. ONLY BY THE UNBELIEVABLE COURAGE OF TWO MEN WHO HELPED ME, WAS I SPARED INJURY OR DEATH. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW TO FIX MY VAN SO THE TFI WILL NOT FAIL AGAIN. I CURRENTLY CAN REPLACE THE TFI MODULE, BUT BEING THAT IT IS STILL MOUNTED ON THE DISTRIBUTOR, THE SAME THING WILL LIKELY HAPPEN AGAIN. FORD GIVES NO INFO ON HOW TO PERMANENTLY FIX THIS PROBLEM. CAN YOU HELP ME?*AK
NHTSA ODI #761953
Mileage unknown · Apr 17, 2002
Steering
WE DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE STEERING SYSTEM WHICH APPEARED TO BE FROM THE STEERING BOX. THE MECHANIC WHO ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK CHANGED THE HOSES AND SAID IT WAS FIXED. TWO DAYS LATER THE STEERING WAS STILL LEAKING. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE MECHANIC WHO THEN SAID THAT THE SYSTEM WAS BURPING DUE TO AIR IN THE LINE OR THAT TH…
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WE DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE STEERING SYSTEM WHICH APPEARED TO BE FROM THE STEERING BOX. THE MECHANIC WHO ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK CHANGED THE HOSES AND SAID IT WAS FIXED. TWO DAYS LATER THE STEERING WAS STILL LEAKING. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE MECHANIC WHO THEN SAID THAT THE SYSTEM WAS BURPING DUE TO AIR IN THE LINE OR THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING BOX SEALS, WHICH HE COULD REPLACE. WE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND AN ARTICLE IN "CAR & DRIVER" APR '97 REGARDING STEERING FAILURES IN OUR VEHICLE SO WE ARE CONTACTING YOU TO SEE IF THE STEERING BOX HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE FAULTY. I HEAR THAT IT IS RARE FOR STEERING BOXES TO DEVELOP LEAKS. IS THIS TRUE? NLM
NHTSA ODI #760841
Mileage unknown · Feb 21, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
PROBLEM WITH FUEL LEAKAGES AT THE FILLER NECK WHEN REFUELIN. ; DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #881057
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2000
Tires
SIDEWALL ON BOTH FRONT TIRES CRACKING. REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT245 75R1)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT245 75R1 )
NHTSA ODI #735607
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 1999
Tires
TIRE ON DRIVERS SIDE DEVELOPED BULGE ON 11 SEPT 99. TIRE ON PASSENGER SIDE DEVELOPED BULGE ON 18 SEPT 99. BOTH BULGES OCCURED AT 70 MPH IN A 75 MPH ZONE. TIRES PURCHASED ON 15 OCT 1998 AT APPROX 79,204 MILES. I AM CONTACTING THE LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR FOR ADJUSTMENT. SHOULD I SAVE THE CARCASSES FOR EXAMINATION? EMAIL US TO LET US KNO…
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TIRE ON DRIVERS SIDE DEVELOPED BULGE ON 11 SEPT 99. TIRE ON PASSENGER SIDE DEVELOPED BULGE ON 18 SEPT 99. BOTH BULGES OCCURED AT 70 MPH IN A 75 MPH ZONE. TIRES PURCHASED ON 15 OCT 1998 AT APPROX 79,204 MILES. I AM CONTACTING THE LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR FOR ADJUSTMENT. SHOULD I SAVE THE CARCASSES FOR EXAMINATION? EMAIL US TO LET US KNOW. THANKS.( DOT NUMBER: VDHKW1A056 TIRE SIZE: LT23575R15 )
NHTSA ODI #711536
Mileage unknown · Oct 20, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO, FRON TBRAKE CALIPERS/ROTORS WORE OUT, CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
NHTSA ODI #781483
Mileage unknown · Oct 20, 1998
Service Brakes, AirService Brakes, Hydraulic
FRONT BRAKES AND CALIPERS FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #781482
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 1998
Steering
STEERING GEAR BOX HAS SHEARED OFF THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO,THERE ARE VISIBLE SIGNS OF RUST OR CORROSION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #829141
Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 1997
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE CHECK VALVE DETERIORATED THE WATER HOSE, CAUSING WATER HOSE TO LEAK AND CAUSE FIRE.
NHTSA ODI #520166
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 1997
Steering
THE UPPER BEARING IN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED AND MADE STEERING REAL DIFFICULT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #813850
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