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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
80 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jul 22, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, (NO I DID NOT PUMP THEM), THE PICKUP TOOK A LOT OF DISTANCE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD PROBABLY THREE CAR LENGTHS INFRONT OF ME AND I HIT THE TRAILER HITCH OF THE PICKUP INFRONT OF ME. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A…
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TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, (NO I DID NOT PUMP THEM), THE PICKUP TOOK A LOT OF DISTANCE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD PROBABLY THREE CAR LENGTHS INFRONT OF ME AND I HIT THE TRAILER HITCH OF THE PICKUP INFRONT OF ME. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND THEY TOLD ME IT DIDN'T FAIL. THAT WAS IT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #709001
Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TRUCK PULLS TO THE LEFT UNDER MODERATE/HARD BRAKING. DEALER HAS EXAMINED BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #708205
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES MODERATELY TO HARD VEHCILE PULLS TO THE LEFT. DEALER CAN'T FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #841598
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 1999
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN BRAKES HEAT UP THEY PULL SEVERLY LEFT...HAVE HAD IT CHECKED 4 TIMES...REPLACED PADS 3 TIMES...CHECKED ROTORS CALIPERS...NO FIX YET...ALSO DRIVESHAFT CLUNK NOISE AFTER CHANGING GEAR AND ACCELERATING...REPLACED DRIVESHAFT ONCE NO FIX...NOW THEY SAY THERE IS CURRENTLY NO FIX. *AK
NHTSA ODI #708179
Mileage unknown · Jun 21, 1999
Air BagsSeat BeltsService Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROX. 20 MPH; CONSUMER INFORMED THAT DRIVER SEAT BELT FAIL TO LOCK PROPERLY, BOTH AIR BAGS FAIL TO DEPLOYED AND ABS FAIL TO OPERATE. DEALER/MFR. WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMATION OR HELP IN THIS MATTER.
NHTSA ODI #840556
Mileage unknown · Jun 1, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR ABS BRAKES HAVE BEEN MADE, NONE LASTING MORE THAN 20 MILES. I HAVE REQUESTED A TEST DRIVE WITH A FORD FACTORY OR DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE BUT NEITHET THE DEALER NOR FORD WILL HONOR THE REQUEST EVEN AFTER 15 PHONE CALLS TO THE DEALER AND FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE .
NHTSA ODI #707089
Mileage unknown · May 14, 1999
EquipmentService Brakes, HydraulicStructure
DASHBOARD FELL OUT. MJS
NHTSA ODI #545607
Mileage unknown · May 12, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlVisibility
MASTER CYLINDER, CALIPERS AND WIPER SWITCH FAILED BUT CONSUMER UNABLE TO HAVE REPAIRS MADE DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
NHTSA ODI #545584
Mileage unknown · Apr 15, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, RESULTIN GIN A CRASH. *AK
NHTSA ODI #835993
Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 1999
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE TRYING TO ACCLERATE. BUT IT JUST REVVED THE ENGINE AND THE ABS BRAKING CAME ON WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #836416
Official recalls
4Aug 3, 2007
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
Jul 28, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE PARK DETENT SPRING MISALIGNED. IF THE SPRING IS MISALIGNED, THE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PARK MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATOR HAS NOT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AS IF IN NEUTRAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE AND ANY WITH MISALIGNED PARK DETENT SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.
Mar 30, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.
Sep 1, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 3.0L ENGINE. AN 'O'-RING SEAL IN THE FUEL INJECTION PULSE DAMPER TO FUEL RAIL JOINT COULD BE DAMAGED ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN RESULT FROM FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSE DAMPER.
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