THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES-CAUSED BY OVERHEATING OF THE MODULE,WHICH IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, ON THE DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY. SEVERAL OF THESE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.. THE ENGINE SIMPLY SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING OR BRAKE CONTROL UNTIL THE ENGINE …
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THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES-CAUSED BY OVERHEATING OF THE MODULE,WHICH IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, ON THE DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY. SEVERAL OF THESE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.. THE ENGINE SIMPLY SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING OR BRAKE CONTROL UNTIL THE ENGINE CAN BE RESTARTED (AFTER IT COOLS DOWN) I HAVE BEEN QUOTED COSTS AS HIGH AS $400 TO REPLACE THE MODULE.. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A DESIGN DEFECT AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR.
NHTSA ODI #750934
Mileage unknown · May 23, 2001
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT AND IT WILL RESTART LATER. I'VE REPLACED TIMING BELT, IGNITION SYSTEM, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR STROBE AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, WHEN HOT OR COLD
NHTSA ODI #745759
Mileage unknown · Mar 6, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
TEMPERATURE/ THERMOSTAT KEEP BREAKING. HAS BEEN REPALCED 2 TIMES.*AK
NHTSA ODI #882177
Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
THERMOSTAT FAILURE CAUSED THE SMOG COMPONENTS TO FAIL. YH
NHTSA ODI #550168
Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES WITH NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #708013
Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
JUNE 3, L999 AFTER TAKING THIS TRUCK INTO THE DEALER.AT THIS TIME WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST $1100 TO REPAIR THE OIL PAN GASKET, THE REAR MAIN, AND THERE WERE ADDITIONAL ONES. THE ENGINE WAS LEAKING FROM MORE THAN ONE PLACE. ALSO AT THIS TIME WERE INFORMED THAT FORD HAD REDESIGNED ALL OF THE ENGINE SEALS/GASKETS. THE SER…
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JUNE 3, L999 AFTER TAKING THIS TRUCK INTO THE DEALER.AT THIS TIME WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST $1100 TO REPAIR THE OIL PAN GASKET, THE REAR MAIN, AND THERE WERE ADDITIONAL ONES. THE ENGINE WAS LEAKING FROM MORE THAN ONE PLACE. ALSO AT THIS TIME WERE INFORMED THAT FORD HAD REDESIGNED ALL OF THE ENGINE SEALS/GASKETS. THE SERVICE ADVISOR ALSO METIONED THAT THERE HAD BEEN NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ORIGNAL SEALS/GASKETS. I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS THAT HAVE GOTTEN TO WELL OVER 150,000 MILES (OUR HONDA HAD 230,000 MILES ) WILL NO SUCH LEAKS!!!! IF IT HAD BEEN ONE SEAL OR GASKET MAYBE I MIGHT BE OK WITH IT ,BUT ALL , AND AT THE TUNE OF$1100 AND FORD SO FAR NOT TAKING ANY RESPONSIBILITY IS BEYOND ME. I PURCHASED AMERICAN, BUT UNLESS THIS IS RESOLVED TO MY SATISFACTION , NEXT CAR WILL BE HONDA. ARE THERE ANY OTHER SUCH CASES AND OR CAN YOU HELP IN ANY WAY THANK YOU. AK
NHTSA ODI #707217
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
PROCESSOR FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
NHTSA ODI #543224
Mileage unknown · Nov 25, 1997
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET CRACKED, CAUSING ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE OIL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH HEADS WERE CRACKED. *SLC
THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
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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.
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