NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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254 reportsMileage unknown · Aug 28, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
RECEIVED RECALL 93E039000. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND HAD FUEL TANK SWITCH REPAIRED. HOWEVER, REMEDY FAILED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND MECHANIC WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER FOR REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMPS ON BOTH TANKS.*AK CONSUMER STATES HE HAD ALREADY PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK AND SELECTOR SWITCH, HE FOUND OUT ABOU…
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RECEIVED RECALL 93E039000. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND HAD FUEL TANK SWITCH REPAIRED. HOWEVER, REMEDY FAILED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND MECHANIC WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER FOR REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMPS ON BOTH TANKS.*AK CONSUMER STATES HE HAD ALREADY PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK AND SELECTOR SWITCH, HE FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY REPLACED IT AGAIN AND CHARGED THE MANUFACTURER FOR PARTS EVEN THOUGH CONSUMER HAD ALREADY HAD THEM REPLACED, THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING AND DEALER STATED CONSUMER NEEDED TO REPLACE BOTH FUEL PUMPS AT 1150 DOLLARS, CONSUMER HAS HAD ALL REPAIRS EXCEPT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT FUEL TANK MADE BY A NAPA AUTHORIZED DEALER. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #895343
Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2001
Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN TO START THE VEHICLE, HAVE TO USE A PAIR OF PLIERS TO TURN IT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #751304
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2001
SteeringSuspension
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FRONT OF VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING WITHHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS WASN'T FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER FOUND THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD END HAD WORE OUT AND THE LEFT TIE ROD WAS NOT LOOKING ANY BETTER EITHER, CONSUMER STATES THAT TH…
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CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FRONT OF VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING WITHHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS WASN'T FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER FOUND THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD END HAD WORE OUT AND THE LEFT TIE ROD WAS NOT LOOKING ANY BETTER EITHER, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END DOES NOT HAVE ANY GREASE FITTINGS, HOWEVER THE NEW TIE ROD END BEING PUT ON DOES HAVE GREASE FITTINGS. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #894541
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2001
Tires
WAS DRIVING 75MPH WHEN RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. MANAGED TO STOP VEHICLE AND CHECK TIRES. VALVE STEM HAD DRY ROTTED AND FELL OFF. WAS NO WHERE NEAR OR IN TIRE. THIS CAUSED AIR TO LEAK OUT, AND TIRE FLATTENED IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. AT 15000 MILES , FOURTH ALSO HAD CRACKS IN ITS VALVE STEM. SECOND AND THIRD TIRES VALVE STEM…
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WAS DRIVING 75MPH WHEN RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. MANAGED TO STOP VEHICLE AND CHECK TIRES. VALVE STEM HAD DRY ROTTED AND FELL OFF. WAS NO WHERE NEAR OR IN TIRE. THIS CAUSED AIR TO LEAK OUT, AND TIRE FLATTENED IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. AT 15000 MILES , FOURTH ALSO HAD CRACKS IN ITS VALVE STEM. SECOND AND THIRD TIRES VALVE STEM WAS SPLITTING.*AK
NHTSA ODI #893990
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY 1990 FORD F150 IS DOING THE SAME EXACT THING AS MENTIONED IN THIS NHTSA CAMPAIGN #93V125000 BUT FORD SAIS IT'S NOT ON THEIR RECALL LIST?*AK
NHTSA ODI #748499
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 2001
Tires
TIRES ON MY F150 SHOW ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE EDGES. FORD SAYS THIS IS DUE TO THE SUSPENSION. FORD DOES NOT HAVE A FIX. I CLAIM THAT THIS IS A SUSPENSION ISSUE, NOT A TIRE ISSUE. I HAVE SINCE BOUGHT A NEW CHECROLET TAHOE. COULD THIS ISSUE BE RELATED TO THE TIRE ISSUES ON CURRENT FORD SUV'S? I THINK THAT THE TIRES ARE NOT TH…
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TIRES ON MY F150 SHOW ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE EDGES. FORD SAYS THIS IS DUE TO THE SUSPENSION. FORD DOES NOT HAVE A FIX. I CLAIM THAT THIS IS A SUSPENSION ISSUE, NOT A TIRE ISSUE. I HAVE SINCE BOUGHT A NEW CHECROLET TAHOE. COULD THIS ISSUE BE RELATED TO THE TIRE ISSUES ON CURRENT FORD SUV'S? I THINK THAT THE TIRES ARE NOT THE PROBLEM RATHER FORD SUPSPENSION IS THE PROBLEM THAT CAUSES ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR AND HEATING OF THE TIRES, ESP. IN TEXAS. THIS WEARS THE OUTER EDGES OF THE TIRES, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE OUTER TREAD TO FAIL OR SEPERATE FROM THE TIRE. THIS IS A DEFINATE PROBLEM ON THE FORD F150 TRUCKS, AND I THINK IT APPLIES TO THE EXPLORER.*AK (TIRESIZE: P235R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235R15 )
NHTSA ODI #747031
Mileage unknown · May 14, 2001
Tires
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 72 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL IN FORD F150 1990 RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO TAILPIPE AND QUARTER PANEL OF VEHICLE. THIS TIRE WAS NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLE. FIRESTONE TIRE, FR480, SIZE: P235/75R15.*AK
NHTSA ODI #888125
Mileage unknown · May 2, 2001
StructureSuspension
CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH. PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED VEHICLE. FOUND FRONT TORSION BAR HAD BROKEN ON PASSENGER'S SIDE.*AK FRAME WAS ALL RUSTED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #887293
Mileage unknown · May 1, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION WITH MY FORD F-150 INVOLVING THE FUEL LINE/GAS TANK SURFACED ON 4/27/01 IN MY ATTACHED GARAGE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN THE GARAGE, SIGNIFICANT QUANTITIES OF GASOLINE WERE FOUND TO BE EXITING ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK CAPS ON TO THE FLOOR. TOMBALL FORD REPLACED THE COMPONENTS CAUSING THIS S…
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A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION WITH MY FORD F-150 INVOLVING THE FUEL LINE/GAS TANK SURFACED ON 4/27/01 IN MY ATTACHED GARAGE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN THE GARAGE, SIGNIFICANT QUANTITIES OF GASOLINE WERE FOUND TO BE EXITING ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK CAPS ON TO THE FLOOR. TOMBALL FORD REPLACED THE COMPONENTS CAUSING THIS SAFETY HAZARD IN JAN 1996 UNDER FORD RECALL 93S68. IT IS OBVIOUS THE RECALL DID NOT WORK.!! THESE FACTS HAVE BEEN VERIFIED BY CILLIS CAR CARE, 13650 SCHROEDER RD, HOUSTON, TX 77070. ACCORDING TO TOMBALL FORD, THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO ONCE AGAIN REPAIR THE COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE. I DEMAND THAT THE D.O.T. ACT ON THIS SITUATION IMMEDIATELY. MY TRUCK SHOULD BE REPAIRED CORRECTLY AT NO COST TO ME. FURTHER, FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC, FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT ANOTHER RECALL AND PERFORM RECALL 93S68 PROPERLY!!!!!*AK
NHTSA ODI #744785
Mileage unknown · Apr 27, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE T WAS DRIVING ROUGHLY, AND CONSUMER SMELLED GASOLINE HE HAS DUAL TANK. TRUCK WAS FIXED ON RECALL 01-JAN-96 . *AK
NHTSA ODI #887018
NHTSA investigations
10EA99032 · Dual Fuel Tank Crossflow/leakage
Opened Nov 4, 1999 · Closed Dec 6, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
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Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
RQ98008 · Ford F-SERIES Dual Fuel Tank Leakage
Opened May 29, 1998 · Closed Nov 4, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP.FROM THE INFORMATION GATHERED TO DATE, IT APPEARS THAT THERE CAN BE MULTIPLE CAUSES AND/OR A COMBINATION OF CAUSES FOR FUEL CROSS FLOW AND THAT THE RECALL REMEDY MAY BE INADEQUATE.FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS UPGRADED TO EA99-032.CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
EA93001 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Jan 7, 1993 · Closed Aug 20, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE92077 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Sep 9, 1992 · Closed Jan 7, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA92029 · Front Seat Back Failure
Opened Aug 27, 1992 · Closed Oct 29, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats
There is no summary currently available
EA91044 · Loss Of Brake Effectivenes
Opened Oct 30, 1991 · Closed Oct 30, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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EA91031 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Jun 26, 1991 · Closed Nov 1, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE91077 · Loss Of Brake Effectivenes
Opened May 23, 1991 · Closed Oct 31, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE91064 · Transmission Fluid Fires
Opened Apr 9, 1991 · Closed Jul 5, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
PE91017 · Ford Truck Inconsistent Vehicle Control.
Opened Nov 27, 1990 · Closed Apr 17, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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