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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1 reports
25,500 miles · Sep 12, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
1995 FOUR WINDS MOTORHOME WITH A 7.5LITER (460 C.I.D.) LEFT HAND CYLINDER HEAD REAR EXHAUST PORT TUBE HAS A LARGE CHUNK OUT OF IT CAUSING EXHAUST TO ESCAPE NOT ONLY INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE ALSO MAKING A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN DRIVING. CONTACTED FORD DEALER AND DEALER MANAGER SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PRO…
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1995 FOUR WINDS MOTORHOME WITH A 7.5LITER (460 C.I.D.) LEFT HAND CYLINDER HEAD REAR EXHAUST PORT TUBE HAS A LARGE CHUNK OUT OF IT CAUSING EXHAUST TO ESCAPE NOT ONLY INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE ALSO MAKING A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN DRIVING. CONTACTED FORD DEALER AND DEALER MANAGER SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM DUE TO THREE YEAR 36,000 YEAR WARRANTY.(NOTE: VEHICLE MILEAGE IS 25,614.80 ACTUAL) COULDN'T' TALK TO ANYONE ABOUT SERVICE MANAGE AT CENTER FORD IN LANSIING , MI NEED TO SPEAK TO A HIGHER LEVEL PERSON WHICH WOULD BE ENG. FORM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE SERVICE MANAGE WOULD NOT GIVE ANY NUMBERS TO ME IN ORDER FOR ME TO CONTACT THE RIGHT PERSON TO AT LEAST LOOK AT THE CYLINDER HEAD. *PH
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.
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Equipment
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.
Consequence: THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.
Consequence: THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.
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