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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
00–25K
825–50K
1150–75K
875–100K
6100–150K
1150K+
34 reports with mileage · 56 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Exterior Lighting. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
90 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 25, 2000
Exterior Lighting
THE HEAD LIGHT BULB WENT OUT, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE IT REPLACED. THE ORGINAL EST TO FIX WITH PART AND LABOR WAS $100. THE DEALER THEN CONTACTED ME AN STATED THAT FORD NO LONGER MADE THE PART (LIGHT BULB) AND THE REPLACEMENT ASSY WOULD COST $435 PER SIDE. THIS IS OUTRAGUS TO FIX A BAIC SAFETY FEATURE. I CALLED LINCOLN AND W…
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THE HEAD LIGHT BULB WENT OUT, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE IT REPLACED. THE ORGINAL EST TO FIX WITH PART AND LABOR WAS $100. THE DEALER THEN CONTACTED ME AN STATED THAT FORD NO LONGER MADE THE PART (LIGHT BULB) AND THE REPLACEMENT ASSY WOULD COST $435 PER SIDE. THIS IS OUTRAGUS TO FIX A BAIC SAFETY FEATURE. I CALLED LINCOLN AND WAS TOLD THAT 'THAT THE WAY IT IS" AND THEY OFFERD TO PAY 1/2 OF THE REPAIR COST. STILL MY COST WOULD BE$200. *AK
NHTSA ODI #717879
Mileage unknown · Dec 1, 1999
Structure
I GOT HE VEHICLE SERVICED TO REPAIR THE CUP HOLDER, THEY TOLD ME I PUT CHANGE IN THE CUP HOLDER THAT DROPPED INTO THE MECHANISM THAT MADE IT NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THIS IS NOT TRUE. I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WAS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SECOND TIME IT WAS REPAIRED THE DEALER GAVE ME A HARD TIME ABOUT THE COST TO REPAIR…
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I GOT HE VEHICLE SERVICED TO REPAIR THE CUP HOLDER, THEY TOLD ME I PUT CHANGE IN THE CUP HOLDER THAT DROPPED INTO THE MECHANISM THAT MADE IT NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THIS IS NOT TRUE. I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WAS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SECOND TIME IT WAS REPAIRED THE DEALER GAVE ME A HARD TIME ABOUT THE COST TO REPAIR IT AGAIN AND THE MECHANIC/TECH. SAID THAT I PUT Q-TIPS & CHANGE IN THE CUP HOLDER CAUSING IT TO NOT CLOSE. WHICH IS NOT TRUE. I GOT BRUISES ON MY ARM FROM HITTING IT AGAINST THE HOLDER AS IT WAS SUMMERTIME AND I WAS WEARING A SHORT SLEEVED SHIRT. I LOOKED AT THE HOLDER MYSELF AND NOTICED THAT THE TRACK ON WHICH IT IS SUPPOSE TO CLOSE WAS NOT STRAIGHT AND TOLD THEM SO. I DIDN'T BRING IT IN BECAUSE EVERY TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR A REPAIR/ OIL CHANGE, ET. THEY WOULD KEEP IT FOR A WEEK. I GOT A LOANER THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES BUT, AFTER THE AGUMENT ANBOUT PAYING FOR THE CUP HOLDER TO BE REPAIRED THEY WERE RUDE AND WANTED ME TO PAY FOR THE LOANER WHE THEY WERE THE ONES THAT WERTE NOT REPAIN\RING MY CAR IN A TIMELY FASHION. I FELT INTIMIDATED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #715469
Mileage unknown · Nov 11, 1999
Unknown Or Other
EVEN IN THE SLIGHTEST AMOUNT OF SNOW, THE VEHICLE FAILS TO HAVE ANY TRACTION. THIS IS REGARDLESS OF THE TRACTION CONTROL. IT APPEARS THAT THE LARGE HIGH TORQUE ENGINE COMBINED WITH THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE AND MINIMAL REAR WEIGHT CAUSES THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #714641
Mileage unknown · Sep 21, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE'S LIGHT IS ON AND WON'T GO OFF. BRAKE LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE DOESN'T WORK. *AK
NHTSA ODI #848259
Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 1999
Steering
STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO VIBRATE AT AROUND 50 MPH. RIDE BECOMES HARSH.
NHTSA ODI #710085
Mileage unknown · Apr 15, 1999
Wheels
CAR HAS CONSTANT LOW GRADE WHEEL VIBRATION, AND RUNS LIKE A CHEAP FOREIGN IMPORT
NHTSA ODI #705649
Mileage unknown · Mar 29, 1999
Exterior Lighting
WATER KEEPS BUILDING UP IN THE HEADLIGHTS, REDUCING NIGHT VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS CHANGED THE LAMP THREE TIMES. *AK
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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