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Tires complaints
331 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Sep 6, 2000
Tires
I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO HER SOFTBALL GAME FROM MUSTANG, OK TO EL RENO, OK ON I-40. WE WERE HEADING WEST AT ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE PASSING LANE. WE NOTICED THE CAR SHAKING AND WHEN I LOOKED IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR I SAW PIECES OF RUBBER FLYING BEHIND ME. I DID NOT HEAR A BLOWOUT AND WHEN I REALIZED THE TIRES THAT WERE SHREDDI…
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I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO HER SOFTBALL GAME FROM MUSTANG, OK TO EL RENO, OK ON I-40. WE WERE HEADING WEST AT ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE PASSING LANE. WE NOTICED THE CAR SHAKING AND WHEN I LOOKED IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR I SAW PIECES OF RUBBER FLYING BEHIND ME. I DID NOT HEAR A BLOWOUT AND WHEN I REALIZED THE TIRES THAT WERE SHREDDING WERE MINE AND NOT A TRUCKERS I STARTED TO MOVE OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE SO I COULD GET OFF ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. BY THE TIME I GOT OVER TO THE SHOULDER, I WAS DRIVING ON THE RIM. THE COST TO REPAIR THE RIM WAS $125.00. THE REMAINING ORIGINAL FOUR FIRESTONE TIRES WERE REPLACED IN NOVEMBER 1999 AT MONTGOMERY WARDS AT CROSSROADS MALL IN OKLAHOMA CITY. ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT RECALL WE CAN NOT GET REIMBURSED BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED BEFORE JAN. 2000. I AM THANKFUL MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED LIKE MANY OTHERS, BUT I DO NOT THINK IT IS FAIR WE CANNOT GET REIMBURSED FOR FAULTY TIRES OR THE REPAIR OF THE RIM BECAUSE THE PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO LIGHT SOONER THAN IT WAS. ALSO, WE DID EXPERIENCE THE SHREDDING OF OUR RIGHT REAR TIRE AND HOPEFULLY THIS INFORMATION WILL HELP YOUR CONTINUED INVESTIGATION BECAUSE THERE MAY BE MORE INCIDENTS OF FAULTY TIRES LIKE OURS, BUT BECAUSE NO ACCIDENT NEEDED TO BE REPORTED AND INSURANCE COVERAGE DOES NOT APPLY BECAUSE THE DEDUCTIBLE IS TOO HIGH, CONSEQUENTLY, NOTHING WAS EVER REPORTED BECAUSE THE EXPENSE FELL ON THE OWNER.( DOT NUMBER: ? TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
NHTSA ODI #730537
Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2000
Tires
EXPERIENCED EXTREME SHAKING AND VIBRATION OF FRONT END OF VEHICLE, WHICH ALSO CAUSED STEERING WHEEL TO WOBBLE BACK AND FORTH. WAS TOLD BY SEARS AUTO GARAGE THAT TREAD ON TIRES WAS SHREDDING AND ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
NHTSA ODI #730387
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2000
Tires
ALL FOUR TIRE FAILURES INVOLVED TREAD SEPARATION ON TRIPS ON I-10 BETWEEN TEXAS AND CALIFORNIA. REPLACEMENTS WERE MADE AT NON-FIRESTONE FACILITIES. CASES SUCH AS THIS ARE THE VERY CAUSE OF THE FIRESTONE RECALL, YET ACCORDING TO THE LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS, THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR EITHER REPLACEMENT TIRES OR A REASONABLE ALLOWAN…
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ALL FOUR TIRE FAILURES INVOLVED TREAD SEPARATION ON TRIPS ON I-10 BETWEEN TEXAS AND CALIFORNIA. REPLACEMENTS WERE MADE AT NON-FIRESTONE FACILITIES. CASES SUCH AS THIS ARE THE VERY CAUSE OF THE FIRESTONE RECALL, YET ACCORDING TO THE LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS, THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR EITHER REPLACEMENT TIRES OR A REASONABLE ALLOWANCE, SINCE THESE FAILURES WERE A FEW WEEKS PRIOR TO THE OFFICIAL RECALL DATE!( DOT NUMBER: VNHL IMO TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
NHTSA ODI #730304
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2000
Tires
TWO (2) OF THE FOUR (4) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES HAD BULGES IN SEVERAL SPOTS AROUND THEM. I HAD THEM REPLACED AT NTB (NATIONAL TIRE & BATTERY) IN LOUISVILLE, KY ON 5/18/98 WITH ONLY 36,418 MILES FOR FEAR OF MAJOR FAILURE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
NHTSA ODI #730295
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2000
Tires
WHILE TRAVELING ON VACATION IN 1999, I HAD A CHUNK OF RUBBER COME OFF MY TIRE. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT. EVEN THOUGH I HAD PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT, I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE. THE RUBBER LOOKED BAD ON ALL MY TIRES SO I REPLACED THEM ALL. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL SPARE WHICH IS ALSO P235X75R15 FIRESTONE ATX. I WAS INFORMED BY …
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WHILE TRAVELING ON VACATION IN 1999, I HAD A CHUNK OF RUBBER COME OFF MY TIRE. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT. EVEN THOUGH I HAD PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT, I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE. THE RUBBER LOOKED BAD ON ALL MY TIRES SO I REPLACED THEM ALL. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL SPARE WHICH IS ALSO P235X75R15 FIRESTONE ATX. I WAS INFORMED BY MAIL FROM FORD THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL. WHEN I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IT HAD 35,300 MILES ON IT. I DO NOT BELIEVE THE TIRES WOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED THAT QUICK, INCLUDING THE SPARE. I BELIEVE FORD MADE AN ERROR IN SAYING MY VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH TIRES INVOLVED IN RECALL. I STILL HAVE THE SPARE TO PROVE IT. I WONDER IF FORD IS ACCIDENTLY MISINFORMING OTHER PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR TIRES NOT BEING INVOLVED IN RECALL. I ALSO FEEL THE RECALL SHOULD BE RETROACTIVE BACK TO INCLUDE 1999. I BOUGHT TIRES BECAUSE I WAS FORCED TO, NOT BECAUSE I WANTED TO. THE RUBBER ON MY TIRES LOOKED AWFUL EVEN THOUGH I HAD PLENTY OF TREADWEAR LEFT.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235X75R15 )
NHTSA ODI #730244
Mileage unknown · Sep 2, 2000
Tires
DURING THE FIRST PART OF AUGUST, I HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL ON MY FIRESTONE TIRES, I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER IN MONROE. THEY EXPLAINED THAT THEY WERE NOT DOING ANYTHING YET; HOWEVER, I COULD MAKE AN APPT. TO HAVE MY TIRES CHECKED. IT WAS 3 WEEKS BEFORE THEY COULD GET ME IN. I WAITED 3 WEEKS AND TOOK MY EXP…
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DURING THE FIRST PART OF AUGUST, I HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL ON MY FIRESTONE TIRES, I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER IN MONROE. THEY EXPLAINED THAT THEY WERE NOT DOING ANYTHING YET; HOWEVER, I COULD MAKE AN APPT. TO HAVE MY TIRES CHECKED. IT WAS 3 WEEKS BEFORE THEY COULD GET ME IN. I WAITED 3 WEEKS AND TOOK MY EXPLORER IN TO HAVE THE TIRES CHECKED. THEY LOOKED AT THE INSIDE OF 1 TIRE & SAID, YES, YOUR TIRES ARE BEING RECALLED, WE WILL PUT YOU ON THE LIST TO RECEIVE NEW TIRES, WE ARE ALL OUT AT THIS TIME. THEY ALSO STATED IT WOULD BE 2-2.5 MONTHS BEFORE THE TIRES WOULD BE IN. THEY NEVER BOTHERED TO CHECK MY AIR PRESSURE OR FOR ANY DEFECTS IN THE TIRES. I AM A SINGLE PARENT WITH 2 CHILDREN. MY SON JUST CAME HOME FROM A REHAB CENTER BECAUSE HE HAS A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJ. FROM A DRIVER WHO HIT US HEAD ON. I HAVE TO DRIVE MY SON TO FARMINGTON 1-2 TIMES A WEEK FOR DOCTOR APPTS. & THERAPY. I DRIVE ANYWHERE FROM 100 - 150 MILES PER TRIP, ON THE EXPRESSWAY. WE HAD A VACATION PLANNED FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND TO VISIT MY PARENTS IN ARKANSAS. WE HAD TO CANCEL OUR VACATION DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE TIRES. I AM VERY UPSET THAT IT TOOK 3 WKS FOR ANYONE TO EVEN LOOK AT MY TIRES AND DURING THE APPT., THEY ONLY LOOKED AT THE NUMBER ON 1 TIRE. THEY NEVER BOTHERED TO CHECK THE TIRES. I WAS NEVER PUT ON A LIST FOR NEW TIRES UNTIL THE DAY OF MY APPT., 3 WKS AFTER I CALLED. I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY ENTIRE FAMILY, ESPECIALLY MY SON WITH A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. I HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE WITH DEFECTIVE TIRES. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL DEATHS AND INJURIES DUE TO THESE DEFECTIVE TIRES AND THE NUMBER CONTINUES TO INCREASE. I RECEIVED THE FORM TO REPLACE THE TIRES ON MY OWN & GET REIMBURSED. I CAN'T AFFORD TO DO THIS, I AM A SINGLE PARENT AND MY EX DOES NOT PAY HIS REQUIRED SUPPORT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS, IF THERE ARE TIRES AVAILABLE FOR ME TO PURCHASE, WHY CAN'T FIRESTONE PUT THEM ON MY VEHICLE OR SEND ME TO SOMEONE WHO HAS THEM?
NHTSA ODI #729969
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2000
Tires
I OWN A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. ON OR ABOUT 1996 I BEGAN EXPERIANCING A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEEDS, ABOVE 55MPH. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNED AND THE TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED. THIS ONLY SLIGHTLY REDUCE THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. I RETURN THE VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE AND HAD T…
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I OWN A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. ON OR ABOUT 1996 I BEGAN EXPERIANCING A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEEDS, ABOVE 55MPH. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNED AND THE TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED. THIS ONLY SLIGHTLY REDUCE THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. I RETURN THE VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE AND HAD THEM RECHECK THE ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE ALINGMENT WAS FIME. FIRESTONE TOLD ME TO CHECK WITH FORD TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETTENS RELATED TO VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEED. I CALLED FORD AND SPOKE WITH THEIR SERVICE MANAGER WHO TOLD ME THERE WAS A TSB RELATED TO VIBRATION IN EXPLORERS AT HIGH SPEEDS. I TOOK MY EXPLOER TO A FORD DEALER THE NEXT DAY TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A TSB RELATED TO THE VIBRATION AND THAT FORD HAD A FIX. THE FIX INVOLVED REPLACING THE MOTER MOUNTS WITH MODIFIED MOTER MOUNT AND ALSO MODIFICATIONS TO THE REAR SHOCK MOUNTS. I WAS TOLD THAT SINCE MY VEHICAL HAD EXCEEDED 50,000 MILES THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FIX , WHICH AMOUNTED TO OVER $700 IN PARTS AND OVER $200 IN LABOR. I ALSO NOTICE WHEN I VEIWED THE TSB ON THE COMPUTER SCREEN THAT IT ONLY APPLIED TO MODEL UP TO 1996. I TOLD THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT I FELT FORD SHOULD REPLACE THE PARTS FOR FREE AND THAT I FELT IT WAS A SAFTY CONCERN. HE TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE MODIFICATION. I CALLED FORD'S 800 NUMBER AND EXPRESSED MY CONCERN A REGESTERD A COMPLAINT. SINCE THE MUCH PUBLICIZED RECALL OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES AND READING SOME OF THE FIRESTON/FORD EXPLORE "BAD MATCH" ARTICLES IN THE NEWS PAPERS I BEGAN TO THINK THAT THE FIRESTONE TIRES WERE NOT ENTIRELY TO BLAME FOR THE PROBLEMS. I HAVE DRIVE MY VEHICAL FOR OVER SIX YEARS NOW AND HAVE HAD THE ORIGNAL FIRESTONE ATX TIRES REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE VEHICAL HAS AWAYS VIBRATED AT HIGH SPEEDS. I FEEL FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPAIR THE VEHICAL WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNER. PLEASE CONTACT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.
NHTSA ODI #729702
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2000
Electrical SystemStructureTires
MY TEENAGE SON DRIVES THE FORD EXPLORER, I DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS SPORTS UTILITY IS SAFE.
NHTSA ODI #729617
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2000
TiresCrash
I HAD TO REPLACE MY FIRESTONE TIRES WITH GOODYEAR TIRES IN OCT 98 FOR A COST OF $380.00 BECUASE MY TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. IN JAN 97 MY EXPLORER ROLLED OFF THE INTERSTATE 35 DURING A SNOW STORM. THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT IS UNKNOWN, BUT I DO KNOW THAT THE CAR LOST CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE. THE TOTAL PROPERTY DAMAGES WAS $6000.(…
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I HAD TO REPLACE MY FIRESTONE TIRES WITH GOODYEAR TIRES IN OCT 98 FOR A COST OF $380.00 BECUASE MY TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. IN JAN 97 MY EXPLORER ROLLED OFF THE INTERSTATE 35 DURING A SNOW STORM. THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT IS UNKNOWN, BUT I DO KNOW THAT THE CAR LOST CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE. THE TOTAL PROPERTY DAMAGES WAS $6000.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
NHTSA ODI #729506
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2000
TiresInjury
THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRE ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND VEHICLE ROLLOVER, INJURY TO CONSUMER. *MJS
NHTSA ODI #554195
NHTSA investigations
13EA00012 · Spare Tire Winch Cable
Opened Apr 14, 2000 · Closed Oct 20, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
PE99072 · Spare Tire Winch Cable
Opened Nov 30, 1999 · Closed Apr 14, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE 1991 MODEL YEAR PRODUCTION UNTIL THE MIDDLE OF THE 1994 MODEL YEAR PRODUCTION, FORD USED A GALVANIZED STEEL CABLE TO LIFT AND HOLD IN STORED POSITION, THE EXPLORER SPARE TIRE.ON MAY 19, 1994, BASED ON THE RESULTS OF FORD DURABILITY TESTING , FORD CHANGED TO A 4.00MM STAINLESS STEEL CABLE.THERE HAVE BEEN OVER 100 INCIDENTS IN WHICH THE ORIGINAL GALVANIZED STEEL CABLE FAILED ALLOWING THE SPARE TIRE TO DROP FROM ITS REAR STORAGE WELL.ONE OF THESE INCIDENTS CAUSED A FOLLOWING VEHICLE TO BE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND ON SIX OTHER OCCASIONS THE WHEEL MADE CONTACT WITH FOLLOWING VEHICLES, RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE.
RQ99016 · Liftgate Support Bracket Failure
Opened Jul 29, 1999 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Structure
SUMMARY:ON AUGUST 22, 1995, FORD CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL, 95V-164, ON 1992 AND 1993 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER DUE TO LIFTGATE FAILURES.THE REAR LIFTGATE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BRACKET CAN BECOME UNATTACHED ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO SUDDENLY DROP.THE RECALL REMEDY WAS TO INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS ON THE BRACKETS.FORD ALSO INITIATED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN IN OCTOBER 1995, FOR 1991-1995 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, TO INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS ON THOSE BRACKET THAT WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE OR DETACHED.THIS CAMPAIGN ENDED IN OCTOBER 1996. SINCE NOVEMBER 1996, ODI HAS RECEIVED 51 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LIFTGATE FAILURES CAUSED BY THE BRACKET SEPARATION, OF WHICH 19 REPORTED THE LIFTGATE STRUCK THE OCCUPANT CAUSING 12 INJURIES.ONE COMPLAINT WAS ON 1992 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE, THREE COMPLAINTS WERE ON 1993 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES, AND 47 COMPLAINTS WERE ON 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. THIS RQ IS TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM EXPERIENCE AND THE SCOPE OF SAFETY RECALL 95V-164.FORD AND MAZDA ARE CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN UNDER RECALL NUMBER 99V-310.001/.002.
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SUMMARY:ON AUGUST 22, 1995, FORD CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL, 95V-164, ON 1992 AND 1993 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER DUE TO LIFTGATE FAILURES.THE REAR LIFTGATE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BRACKET CAN BECOME UNATTACHED ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO SUDDENLY DROP.THE RECALL REMEDY WAS TO INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS ON THE BRACKETS.FORD ALSO INITIATED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN IN OCTOBER 1995, FOR 1991-1995 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, TO INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS ON THOSE BRACKET THAT WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE OR DETACHED.THIS CAMPAIGN ENDED IN OCTOBER 1996. SINCE NOVEMBER 1996, ODI HAS RECEIVED 51 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LIFTGATE FAILURES CAUSED BY THE BRACKET SEPARATION, OF WHICH 19 REPORTED THE LIFTGATE STRUCK THE OCCUPANT CAUSING 12 INJURIES.ONE COMPLAINT WAS ON 1992 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE, THREE COMPLAINTS WERE ON 1993 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES, AND 47 COMPLAINTS WERE ON 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. THIS RQ IS TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM EXPERIENCE AND THE SCOPE OF SAFETY RECALL 95V-164.FORD AND MAZDA ARE CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN UNDER RECALL NUMBER 99V-310.001/.002.
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SUMMARY:ON AUGUST 22, 1995, FORD CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL, 95V-164, ON 1992 AND 1993 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER DUE TO LIFTGATE FAILURES.THE REAR LIFTGATE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BRACKET CAN BECOME UNATTACHED ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO SUDDENLY DROP.THE RECALL REMEDY WAS TO INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS ON THE BRACKETS.FORD ALSO INITIATED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN IN OCTOBER 1995, FOR 1991-1995 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, TO INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS ON THOSE BRACKET THAT WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE OR DETACHED.THIS CAMPAIGN ENDED IN OCTOBER 1996. SINCE NOVEMBER 1996, ODI HAS RECEIVED 51 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LIFTGATE FAILURES CAUSED BY THE BRACKET SEPARATION, OF WHICH 19 REPORTED THE LIFTGATE STRUCK THE OCCUPANT CAUSING 12 INJURIES.ONE COMPLAINT WAS ON 1992 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE, THREE COMPLAINTS WERE ON 1993 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES, AND 47 COMPLAINTS WERE ON 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. THIS RQ IS TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM EXPERIENCE AND THE SCOPE OF SAFETY RECALL 95V-164.FORD AND MAZDA ARE CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN UNDER RECALL NUMBER 99V-310.001/.002.
EA99004 · Blower Assembly Fires
Opened Jan 15, 1999 · Closed Apr 18, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
BASED ON THE RELATIVELY LOW FAILURE FREQUENCY MEASURED OVER AN EXTENDED EXPOSURE TIME AND THE FACT THAT THE GREAT MAJOITY OF INCIDENTS ARE CONFINED WITHIN THE BLOWER HOUSING, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
DP98008 · Heater Blower Assembly Fire
Opened Sep 4, 1998 · Closed Sep 11, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
There is no summary currently available
PE98048 · Blower Assembly Fires
Opened Sep 4, 1998 · Closed Jan 15, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
There is no summary currently available
DP98001 · Heavy Lateral Vibration
Opened Jan 6, 1998 · Closed Feb 4, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
NHTSA WAS PETITIONED TO COMMENCE A DEFECT INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ON JANUARY 6, 1998.THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT EARLY MODEL FORD EXPLORER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES DEVELOP HEAVY LATERAL VIBRATIONS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH AND WHEN ENCOUNTERING BUMPS AT LOW SPEEDS.THE PETITION FURTHER ALLEGES THAT THESE VIBRATIONS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.THE ANALYSIS OF THE PETITION IS PRESENTED IN THE ATTACHED NOTICE WHICH IS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER.
EA97011 · Sunroof Shattering And Separation
Opened May 23, 1997 · Closed Jan 20, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
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PE96066 · Driver Door Electrical Fire
Opened Nov 22, 1996 · Closed May 15, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
THE CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE SWITCH POSITIVE PAD AND CHASSIS GROUND PAD AS A RESULT OF WATER INTRUSION.EXCESS CURRENT FLOW RESULTING FROM THE SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION MAY OVERHEAT THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT BOARD AND CAUSE A FIRE IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR.FORD HAS INDICATED THAT CURRENT IN EXCESS OF 15 AMPS CAN OVERHEAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD ENOUGH TO CAUSE A FIRE.CIRCUIT PROTECTION IS PROVIDED BY A 30 AMP FUSE.FORD IS RECALLING ALL 1993-94 4-DOOR EXPLORER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT ELECTRONIC OPTION COMBINATION TO INSTALL AN IN-LINE 10 AMP FUSE IN THE POSITIVE BATTERY FEED TO THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH ASSEMBLY.NO 2-DOOR EXPLORER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS.ACCORDING TO FORD, VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO THE RECALL PRODUCTION RANGE WERE EQUIPPED WITH LOWER CAPACITY CIRCUIT BOARDS FOR THE SUBJECT SWITCH ASSEMBLY THAT WOULD FAIL FROM AN OPEN CIRCUIT IF A SIMILAR SHORT OCCURRED.A NEW SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH 10 AMP FUSE PROTECTION WAS INTRODUCED BEGINNING WITH THE 1995 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER.MAZDA WILL CONDUCT A PARALLEL COMPAIGN (97V-083.002) TO REMEDY THE SUBJECT CONDITION IN APPROXIMATELY 14,000 NAVAJO VEHICLES.THE NAVAJO VEHICLES WERE AVAILABLE IN ONLY THE 2-DOOR VERSION WHICH, UNLIKE THE EXPLORER VEHICLES, DID USE THE SUBJECT OPTION COMBINATION IN THAT BODY STYLE.
EA96017 · Brake System Malfunction
Opened Jul 24, 1996 · Closed Oct 29, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE96016 · Wheel Lockup With Antilock Brake System
Opened Feb 28, 1996 · Closed Jul 24, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
ODI HAS RECEIVED OND HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE (173) CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN 1993 AND 1994 FORD EXPLORERS.THESE ALLEGED FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS ARE REPORTED TO HAVE CAUSED THIRTY-SIX (36) ACCIDENTS RESULTING FROM VEHICLE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING BRAKING OR FROM THE EXTENDED DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE DURING BRAKING.THE COMPLAINANTS REPORT THAT THE ALLEGED FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS OCCURRED DURING BRAKING MOSTLY ON WET OR SLIPPERY ROADS, BUT ALSO HAVE OCCURRED ON DRY ROADS.SINCE ODI OPENED THIS PE BASED ON WHEEL LOCKUP COMPLAINTS, WE HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS AB OUT THE EXTENDED DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHEN BRAKING UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND SPEED CONDITIONS.IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) CONCERNING WHEEL LOCKUP COMPLAINTS ONT HE SUBJECT VEHICLES, FORD REPORTED RECEIVING 416 REPORTS (FIELD REPORTS, OWNER COMPLAINTS, AND SUBROGATION CLAIMS) OF WHEEEL LOCKUP ON 1993 AND 1994 FORD EXPLORERS, WITH 24 ALLEGED ACCIDENTS.IN ADDITION, FORD REPORTED RECEIVING 24,916 WARRANTY CLAIMS THAT COULD RELATE TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT OF WHEEL LOCKUP DURING BRAKING ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS WARRANTED TO DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF THESE ALLEGED BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS ON 1993 AND 1994 FORD EXPLORERS.
EA95018 · Separation Of Master Cylinder
Opened Jun 19, 1995 · Closed Apr 2, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
PE95001 · Brake Master Cylinder/booster Separation
Opened Jan 3, 1995 · Closed Jun 19, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
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