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While driving airbag light comes on and off which determines that there is a problem with the airbag system.been todealer 6 times andreplaced airbag sensor. Dealer cannot determine problem.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the horn on the vehicle did not sound and the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 186,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph the air bag warning light illuminated. Within a couple of weeks the cruise control was not operating while driving at approximately 65 mph. The dealer was contact who stated that the vehicle was not under a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.updated 12/5/12 the manufacturer was contacted but, did not offer any assistance.
Water is leaking intothe dashboard, causing windshield wipers/interior lights, and electrical windows not to work.also,air bag light remains illuminated and other malfunctions occur. The point fromwhere the water is leakinghas not been determined.
Vehicle in two accidents with, however there was no deployment of air bags on either occasion.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when he turned the steering wheel to avoid a crash and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy with the impact. The contact suffered from two fractured vertebrates. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic but had not been inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.while driving 65 mph in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers stopped working.the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road.he was able to drive the vehicle after the rain stopped.a mechanic stated that the gem module was defective and reinstalled the gem module, as well as installed a new ignition switch.the wipers failed again while driving in normal conditions.the mechanic stated that the gem module he installed from ford was defective.after the repair, the warning lights illuminated, including the air bag light.the mechanic cannot diagnose the cause of the failure and determine if the air bags work.prior to the gem module failure, several components were replaced on the vehicle.at 30,000 miles, the engine was rebuilt.the current and failure mileages were 125,000.
I was driving about 55 mph on 15-501 highway on route to unc hospital. When all of a sudden, my truck went totally out of control for no reason and my then 4 yr old and i had a terrible accident.the truck was totaled. We were both in seat belts. She was belted in her car seat in the back and i in the front drivers side upside down the airbags never deployed! we were thought to be dead at first until my daughter started crying. We were rushed to unc hospital in chapel hill for cuts and contusions. At that time, i had no major pain, but now, i can hardly walk sometimes because of the way the truck landed in the embankment upside down hanging twisted in my seat belt .we were lucky not to have died but now after 3 years i am in constant leg, hip and back pain that i know was due to this accident. Now what? my legs go numb all the time and i cannot even bend my back half the time due to this.
The air bag clock spring failed causing the air bag light to illuminate.nlm
No deployment of air bag during collision resulting in injuries to head.
While driving the two front air bags unintentionally deployed. No crash, no speed bump. Just normal driving down the road they went off.
No deployment of air bag during accident.
The contact owned a 1997 ford f-150. While driving at an unknown speed at night, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 300,000. Updated 09/21/15*ljupdated 11/27/2017
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 8 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the contact's vehicle. Neither the driver's side nor the front passenger's side airbag deployed.the driver of the vehicle sustained unknown injuries. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the failure mileage was 170,000.
Consumer's vehiclewas driving about 40 mph andwas rear endedby another vehicle. Upon impact,front air bags failed to deploy.
My airbag light keep on flashing after the battery was replace due to bad battery.shouldn't not have to take the truck to the dealer everytime the battery have to be replace.
Airbag light is on.vehicle taken to dealer 5 times. Dealer cannot solve problem.consumer states that the throttle stuck on vehicle while driving in heavy traffic when vehicle only had 8193 miles on it, dealer replaced throttle body and air intake, throttle stuck again at 28104 miles, dealer replaced same parts.pittman arm was replaced.
I was in a wreck traveling 25 mo making a turn to head west and i collided with a simi and my air bags did not deploy at all i was told but emts that the were shock that the air bags did not deply they told me that they should have.
During collision no deployment of air bags.
No deployment of air bag during collision, also seat belts did not lock up.
Hit from behind/rammed into another vehicle at approx 30 mph; abs did not work (brakes locked instantly); airbags did not deploy upon either impact; seatbelts did not lock to restrain passengers. Mr
Horn assembly will not work at all, and airbag light appears on dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem.. Consumer states the horn would not stop blowing, and the airbag would also have to be replaced becasue the horn contacts were on the same module as the airbag.
No deployment of air bag during a vehicle collision .
Consumer states thatvehicle was involved in a rear end collision, and none of the airbags deployed.
I was on my way to work the morning before thanksgiving. I shifted from 2nd to 3rd gear and the back tires hit a patch of water and i started fishtailing. I went off the road and hit a patch of oak trees. One head on. On impact, the seatbelt did not retract and i hit the steering wheel, the dash broke apart and the entire steering column moved with me and i hit the windshield. After hitting the windshield, then the airbag deployed. When the dash broke apart from the steering column moving, it cut my shin which required stitches. My knee hit around the emergency brake release which drove my femur into my hip fracturing it in 3 places which required 3 titanium plates and screws. I had an open fracture on my arm which was the head of my radius (elbow) broken off which had to be replaced with more titanium plates and screws. I broke the orbit over my left eye and sinus cavities behind it. I had stitches and staples in my forehead that will now leave me a scar for life. I spent 15 days in the hospital, i've missed a month and a half from work and don't know when i can go back, accumulated over$80,000.00 in medical bills, and i'm still in a wheelchair. All of these injuries are due to faulty seatbelts and airbags in a ford motor company's vehicle. The vehicle was bought brand new by my father and has been garage kept since it was bought in 1997. I work as a receptionist and office manager for a doctor's office. My face is the first one seen when patients come through the door. Now, it's mangled and scarred for life.
While traveling 30-35 mph a deer ran in front of truck which the driver did hit. The truck spun around and hit the enbankment. Afterwards, the truck went air borne and the impact once hitting the ground dug 7" inches into the ground. Neither air bags deployed under none of these conditions.please describe detailsts
Driving at approximately 70 mphran into trailor, and then went upinto an enbanknent. Dual airbags did not deploy,causing some head injuries to driver.
While driving with snow and ice onroad vehicle went into a skid, and then8-10 feet down a ditch.driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown.this veheicle had four recalls.the first recall was just after two months aftetr purchase.the consumer received multiple injureis during the accident as the result of air bag failure.consumer had three tire blow outs within the last seven months.
Driving at approximately 35-40 mph consumerhit a vehicle thathad jumped in front unexpectedly ,dual airbags did not deploy, causing neck/chest and head injuries.
While driving at 55 mph, blew a tire and had direct frontal collision and both airbags did not deploy.insurance company states that there is no defect with the sensor.
While traveling about 30mph on the highway.another vehicle made a sudden stop in front.and the consumer hit him from behind and the dual airbags didn't deploy.please fill in additional informationdealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Vehicle was going 60mph around a icy curve. Then, itwent off the road through a ditch and into a bush.air bag didn't deploy after going five feet into the air.consumer will contactmanufacturer.
While driving another vehicle came west bound crossed in front of consumers truck causing front end collision, neither driver nor passenger side air bags deployed. *et
Dt: on july 2 2005 while driving down the road the throttle cable broke. The owner was coming down a two lane highway. The consumer noticed that the accelerator wasn't being pushed, the cruise control wasn't on, and the vehicle was speeding on its own.the consumer engaged the parking brake, while going 50-55 mph. After engaging the parking brake, the truck took about 3/4 of a mile to come a stop. The vehicle finally hit an oak tree and stopped and no air bags deployed. The owner's wife was injured with upper neck and back. Injuries. The owner''s daughter was bruised on the face. The vehicle didn't come in contact with any other vehicles. There was no other problems with the vehicle accelerator sticking before. Ford reported that there was no recalls about this. The owner has contacted the dealership. The vehicle has not been deemed a total loss. The owner has to replace the brakes and throttle cable. Insurance will pay for repairs to the body. About a week before the crash, the consumer had to replace the oxygen sensor. That warning light stayed on about a week before repair. At this time owner is waiting for the repair work to be completed. Owner stated that dealership said that the problem could have been caused by a throttle cable housing.
Driver's car hit another car anddriver's air bag didn't deploy.
Consumer is 4'9" tall. When she lowers the steering wheel her chest is approximately 12 inches away from center of steering wheel. Is afraid in case of an accident air bag will not be effective due to her size. Concern about safety of short person and air bag. Added on 09-07-1999.
Vehicle involved in two separate crashes, same day, dual airbags did not deploy. Truck rearended two other vehicles at standstill, both occurrences; speeds 45 mph.also, emergency fuel cut-off switch did not shut off. Truck at body shop.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 45mph.vehicle rolled over, and the air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified.
Consumer was involved in a high speed frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger'sair bags did not deploy.please give any further details.
During frontal impact at 40 to 50 mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
While driving 15 mph andanother vehicle traveling about 35 mph had a frontal impact,and both airbags did not deploy. Also the passenger's seat belt buckle unlatched at the time of the accident which did not protect the occupant in the accident.
While traveling about 45 mph another vehicle pulled out in front of vehicle and consumerhit the other vehicle in the side door.the airbag didn't deploy and the anti-lock brakes failed.
1997 ford f150 in accident, front collision with road sign at 65 mph, then rolling over several times and landing on its top.the airbag did not deploy.
Was in a head-on accident and air bag did not deploy.had not yet taken the vehicle to dealership for repairs.
Mfr # 97s86 nhtsa recall # 97v171000; consumer contacted the dealer to have recall work corrected.work was corrected. However, the consumer was involved in an head-on collision traveling 15 mph due to the steering wheel locking up. Consumer also stated the driver'sand passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was in 28 or 29 mph frontal collision and neither driver's nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Passenger was injured. Ford dealer has seen and repaired.
The abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the front wheels to lock up, and had no steering and braking ability, and caused 2 frontal crashes. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy, and did not protect the occupant in this accident.please provide further information.
While driving about 70 mph another vehicle collided with consumer's vehicle head-on first, but neither frontal air bags deployed.
Consumer was involved in 30-40 mph frontal collision in whichdriver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.please give any further details.
During impact the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
While driving about 35 mph vehicle struck a telephone pole, butair bags did not deploy.
Driving along street, another vehicle pulled out in front, vehicle going about 35 mph, hit the other vehicle broadside, neither driver's/passenger's air bags deployed.
Engine checklight is defective, also airbags did not deploy upon impact, extended stopping distance occurred when brakes were applied. Contacted dealer approx. 7-8 times. Problems still occurs. Providefurther information.
Driver rear ended another vehicle at 45 to 50mph, and driver's side airbag did not deploy.but,passenger's side airbag did deploy. Dealer does not know whydriver's side air bag did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer will inspect the vehicle.
Failure of the driver's side air bag,consumer was involved in a head-on collision and the driver's side air bag did not deploy and the seat belts did not hold,causing injuries to the driver and passenger.
During frontal impact at 50 mph the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
Consumer was involvedin a 25 mphcollision in which he rear ended another vehicle, and the driver's air bag did not deploy.please give any further details.
Brakes: driving approximately 45mph and the car ahead slammed on its brakes. Tried to stop, put pedal completely to the floor and the brakes failed, hit car in front and neither air bags deployed.brakes and air bags failed,reason is unknown.
While driving 65 mph consumer's hit a fence pole to avoid hitting a deer. Upon impact, neither frontal air bagsdeployed. No injuries were reported, and the dealer was not notified.
Dual airbags did not deploy during front end collision; impact 11:00; lost control of vehicle, went up/down an embankment; airbag indicator came on, no deployment.
While traveling 35 mph in frontal accident air bag did not deploy. Dealer and also manufacturer has been notified .
While driving another vehicle came west bound crossed in front of consumers truck causing front end collision, neither driver nor passenger side air bags deployed. *et
While traveling at 50mph a deer ran in front of consumers car, and consumer hitdeer infront ofcar, and none of the airbags deployed.
The truck accelerated in the driveway, tried to stop but the brakes wouldn't stop,causing the truck to hit a brick wall in the garage. The airbag didn't deploy. The truck accelerated to about 30 mph.
Vehicle experienced an accident which involved an impact of approximately 35-45 mph.upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. Dealer notified.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact was driving 30 mph when he crashed into a pole. The air bags did not deploy and the contact was not injured.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the vehicle was repaired.the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 130,000.updated 12/16/11 updated 12/23/11
Consumer had an accident and neither air bags deployed,two passengers were injured.
When driving 30-35 mph, driver crashed head-on into a tree,andthere was no deployment ofdriver's side or passenger's side air bags. Truck was towed to a body shop to be repaired.
While traveling about 30mph on the highway.another vehicle made a sudden stop in front.and the consumer hit him from behind and the dual airbags didn't deploy.please fill in additional informationdealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Consumer was about to stop and was rearended by a truck. In return, consumer's vehicle rearended a third truck. The seat belts did not hold driver or passenger, and neither air bag deployed.
The vehicle's front end hit another vehicle at 40 mph, seatbeltsand driver'sside/ passenger's side airbags did not deploy. Driver was injured. Dealer saidairbags should have deployed.
Consumerwas involved in a 50 mph frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. Also, the wheel separated from the hub, cause unknown .
Dt: i own a ford f150 and i was hit,and neither air bag deployed. I was hit in the drivers' side front fender side.
Driving at approximatley 55 mph consumer hit cow with left front side ,dual airbags did not deploy, and fuel shut off valve did not function properly, which could have resulted in injuries.
Had just pulled away from a stop sign when another vehicle hit the center of f150 with left front fender. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Driver suffered injuries and treated in emergency room.ts
Airbags didn't deploy when vehicle had crashed into a fence. Another vechicle had cut off consumer's vehicle,and he ran into a fence. No injuries. Reported.
While crossing a bridge another driver's boat stalled in the middle of the road, causing consumer to crash into the boat, at about30-40mph ,and air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a collision at 45mph. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, and the seat belt restraints did not retract, resulting in minor injuries.the manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle was involved in a collision and the air bag did not deploy.
Consumer fell asleep while driving 60 mph. Vehicle crossed over one lane, bumper caught on embankment, androlled over starting with front end. Neither air bag deployed, driver hit his head on passenger window. Driver sustained head injuries, and vehicle was totaled.
While crossing a bridge a boat had stalled in the middle of road. Cosumer hit boat at about 35 - 40 mph, airbags didn't deploy.
Consumer was involved a 40 mph frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.please give any further details.
While driving 40 mph had a frontal impact inwhichdriver's andpassenger's airbags did not deploy, and did not protect occupants in this crash.no previous problems withairbag system. Please provide further information.*aik
While driving 40-45 mph had a direct frontal impact in which the driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this accident.cause unknown.*ml
While driving at 38-45 mph the vehicle had a direct frontal accident with a house and both driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy, causing injuries to the occupant.
Vehicle was hit at 30 mph by another vehicle, and none of the airbags deployed.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with driver's side air bag.the consumer was involved in an accident while going 35mph.driver's air bag failed to deploy.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
While driving approximately 50 to 55 mph, the vehicle began to gain speed on its own.trying to avoid hitting another vehicle, the car went into and hit an embankment head-on.neither air bag deployed, andnoneof the three seat belts held passengers.driver sustained face and head injuries.front passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries.back passenger sustained head injuries and abrasions.dealer and manufacturer were notified.
The vehicle was involved in a head on collision at about 25 mph. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Owner will contact manufacturer.
Consumer was driving at approximately 35 mph and hit a vehicle head on, dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries.
Travis was hit from the rear and knocked into another truck totaling out all three trucks in the wreck, our air bags didn't go off this causing travis to hit his head,cutting it requiring stitches on the inside and outside of his forehead,if the air bag had of went off this could have been prevented,we have replaced this vechicle with another 97 ford,making us have a total of 2 1997 ford are the air bags safe in these trucks,next time itcould be fatal not just scared for life.
While driving on a dirt road and slowed down the vehicle, the airbag just deployed without any warning an injured the driver of the vehicle.
While driving the vehicle at 35-45 mph consumer had afront end collision and the air bags did not deploy.dealer had no response .
While driving with cruise control on, going (55) mph,vehicle rearended another car and there was no deployment of the air bags.
Consumer states of having the air bag light on all the time.dealer has not been contacted. Mr
While driving, consumer noticed airbag light illuminated, dealer stated that airbag could deploy at any time.
Driver's air bag failed to deploy in head-on collision, resulting in broken back.
We've had difficulty with installing our century 2000 ste children's car seat in our ford f150 supercab pickup truck.following all instructions for both century's manual and the ford manufacturer's manual... We've found them ford lacking in information about installing of our rear facing child's car seat.following instructions, we placed the seat rear facing in the middle back seat.while the seat does not move at all side to side... There is definitely too much movement vertically would we be involved in a crash.we have talked with tennesse ford motor company in johnson city, tn whose only response was to talk to a state trooper. Where can we find information about the proper installation of a convertible car seat in our beloved ford pickup?if additional equipment is required, where can we find this information?
Pick up truck caught on fire. The consumer believed it was due to electrical problems. The fire started in engine near the steering column. The consumer then stated it may have beendue to due a cruise to control switch.
1.well first the cruise control on my 97 ford f150 went out. Then my brake lights went out too. Replacecd brake lights ,then fuse went out in interior fuse box so, truck would not go into gear. Replaced fuse then it blew it again. Replaced again truck could now shift into gear. I went home parked truck the truck in drive way and did not move it for the truck for the rest of the day. Was waken up about 3 in the morning by cops telling me my truck was on fire. The truck ended up burnt everywhere but the bed total loss pretty much un drivable. Burned a 95 caravan and part of a 2002 ford excursion. I know have i vehicle to move my kids that are in school and myself and my wife which also now has some serious nerve damage she has nightmares of other vehicle burning and can hardly sleep. Tried contacting ford but c.s. Department puts me on hold all day.
Electrical system continues to experience failures.
Consumerreceived an electrical shock when he opened vehicle.this also happened when hewas getting out oftruck.
I have an 1997 f150 ford truck. It was parked at 5:30between 9:30-10:00pm it caught on fire for no reason. In the insurance investigation it was determined it was caused by a short in the wires the hot spot being in the steering column.parked at 5:45.at 10:00 pm heard a loud noise like thunder.neighbor called and informed of truck was on fire.the fire was coming from the engine compartment.the tire on the drivers side burned and exploded.the fire seemed to be more intense on the drivers side.the fire damaged the car port.have photos and will e-mail to bruce york.prior to the fire a fuse had been changed because the vehicle would not come out of park.the vehicle had cruise control but do not know if it worked the month before fire because it had not been used.vehicle was insured by state farm.claim #53e484047.claim rep kelly jacobs.
Water is leaking intothe dashboard, causing windshield wipers/interior lights, and electrical windows not to work.also,air bag light remains illuminated and other malfunctions occur. The point fromwhere the water is leakinghas not been determined.
Came in from the pasture around 7-8:00 p.m. Parked truck under carport. Woke up around 5:00 a. M. And fire was coming out from under both front fender wells and the cab was full of smoke and fire. By the time the fire department got to the house, it was engulfed in flames which resutled in total loss of home and truck.a fire investigator feels the cause of the vehicle fire was caused by a short in the electrical system.
Pull gear shifter down to d1 and smoke and fire came out of the steering column: all of the instrument lights went out and the truck was unable to use the overdrive function.replaced several fuses and tried again with the same results.i dismantled the steering column and noticed that the wiring harness is two short and routed around the steering column causing it to break everytime the truck is put into d1.ford motor company nor any auto storehave anyparts to repair the problem.the truck is still available for inspection.i took my truck to a ford dealer and they did not have a fix for the problem.they recommend that i not use d2/d1/overdrive.
I have one of the f-150's 1997 ford truck that caught on fire with no one in the truck and engine off.total loss; contacted ford with no satisfaction from them; they could have cared less.truck is in my back yard and can e-mail you pictures; if you can provide me with the correct address.
My grandson and i went into walmart and came out of the store. Walking across the parking lot and seen my 1997 ford f150 pickup on fire. Complete strangers came from all over the parking lot and started throwing snow on it from a pile 50 ft away. A town cop showed up and sprayed a fire extinguisher on it the the fire company showed up and put it out the rest of the way. No one was hurt. But mechanics are saying that it looks like a break switch that caused the fire.
I last drove my truck on 06/20/2011.when i woke up to feed my animals i heard a sound like a bird caught under my truck.i looked under the drivers side fender and saw flames.i popped the hood and saw the master cylinder was on fire.i grabbed my fire extinguisher from my barn and put the fire out.
After having the vehicle parked for ten minutes it caught on fire on it's own.driver was able toextinguish the fire.vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause has not been determined.
1997 ford f150dec. 7, 2005 - air conditioning continued running with engine off.dec. 8, 2005 - engine repeatedly trying to turn over with truck in park with ignition off and no key in ignition. I disconnected the battery and had it towed to dealership.
Parked ford f 150 (1997) in driveway at about 9:30 p.m.noticed nothing unusual except that the brake light had been glowing after the brake was released.approximately at 11:30 p.m. We were awaken by our dog, and found the f 150 on fire.the hood area was totally engulfed in flame and flames were reaching 20 feet in the air.f 150 was too damaged to find cause, per insurance company.insurance claim paid $10,000.00.damage caused to house, paint bubbled extensively on woodwork, rain water drain along roof melted.a number of items were lost in the fire that were in the cab.emotional trauma of event impacted whole family.
I own a 1997 ford f150 this truck was the most dependable automobile i have ever owned until august 31, 2005. The truck had been parked for almost 12 hours when it suddenly caught on fire and burned up. It appeared to be some kind of electrical fire.
1997 ford f-150 ext cab 4x4 was parked in consumer's driveway.at 1:30-2:00 am the neighbors were pounding on the door. Consumer found truck on fire with fire department putting out the flames. Consumer is waiting to pick up fire report from investigator. *rp
I recently purchased a 1997 ford f-150. I had parked it for a few weeks until i sold my chevy tahoe. When i went to start it the battery was dead. I charged the battery and when i reconnected it i went in the cab and could smell burning plastic and all the lights on the dash were on, even though the key was in my hand. I looked under the dash and found that the gem module was sizzling andsmoking. I quickly got out and disconnected the battery. I have no doubt that it would have started on fire had i not noticed it in time. It surprised me that no fuses were blown. I looked online and found that this is a very common thing for alot of 1997 - 2003 fords and was wondering why this hasn't been recalled. I worked for a chevy dealership in marquette mi so i know a little about recalls and i feel that this is very unsafe and it should not be an expense put on the consumer. I think that with the decline in sales for the american automakers they should be taking care of these faulty modules. I am currently in the process of replacing it so im not sure how much it will cost me but im expecting it to be between $120- $160.
My 1997 ford f150 spontaneously combusted in front of my house after being parked for about 12 hours overnight.there was a short horn burst, followed by a pop, then a fire erupted under the hood.the incident occurred about 6:30 am, while i was still in bed, half-asleep, after my clock radio had just come on.a neighbor looked out of her window after hearing the horn, but didn't see anyone around the vehicle.she then heard the pop, and saw the fire start.she called 911, then called me.by the time i got outside, the entire engine compartment was engulfed in flame.i ran back in the house to get a fire extinguisher, but by the time i got back outside, the entire cab was also on fire.a stunned crowd of neighbors and i watched as the fire truck arrived and put the fire out.
Dt:on september 1, 2005thecaller said parkedvehicle and 41/2hours later it caught on fire. The vehicle was totaled. The fire happened without warning.the fire department came and a report was taken. A tree was damaged by the fire. Nothing else was damaged. Dealer gave caller the manufacturer'stelephonenumber. Manufacturer said they would report it and get back to him.
Dt: 1997, ford,f-150 with 5.4 triton motor and it blew the spark plug out of the head.
Consumer claimed thatelectrical light,windows, and locks wereinoperable.also, windshield wipers failed. Consumer will take the vehicle to dealer for inspection this week. The a/c unit, dome light, and no check engine light. *sc
My interior and back exterior lights come on and go off randomly sometimes while driving on the roads. The light in the back above the truck bed is bothersome because it could cause attention of another driver causing a accident. My mother also has a ford f150 that does the same, however her truck isn't the same year.
Driving at normal speed (45 mph), no abnormal noises or vibrations present. Loud bang noise came from within engine bay, and truck began to sputter and stumble very badly. Check engine light came on and preceded to flash, put truck into neutral and rolled to the side of the road where truck was shut off. Excessive fuel was found on top of the engine at the third cylinder from the front on the passenger side (4.6l v8 engine). Spark plug was separated from the wire and lying on top of engine. Spark plug boot was melted and smoking suggesting it was previously burning. Spark plug was %100 covered by burnt sooty material.
My f150 caught on fire while at work, approxamately 1 1/2 hrs after returning from lunch. The fire depta\rtment extinguished the truck. They did file a report.
Driving along 26 mile road and indian trail. Dash board began to smoke, i immediately pulled to the side of the road and got out of vehicle, as i exited vehicle the inside of vehicle caught on fire.i attempted to reach in to retrieve some personal belongs and burned leg (minor).vehicle was engulfed in flames in a matter of seconds. Fire department was contacted and a policy report was filed.
Vehicle parked approx 48 hours, cruise control did not work, flames coming from engine compartment
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The vehicle was parked when he was alerted that his vehicle was on fire.the fire departmentextinguish the fire.he was unaware if a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not moved from the location and was not examined for the cause of failure. The fire department informed him that the fire was most likely an electrical fire.the failure and current mileages were 225,000.
While the vehicle was parked, a fire started under the hood. The vehicle was totaled. The dealership is aware of the problem.other vehicle's were damaged during the fire and one person was burned on the arm while trying to contain the fire with a fire extinguisher.the consumer request reimbursement from the manufacturer for the damages.
My 1997 ford pickup burned up in front of my house on may 29th. No keys were in the ignition. It had been parked for 10 hours.
My 1997 ford f150 started on fire after being parked for 10 hours. The keys were not in the ignition.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that the vehicle ignited into flames from under the hood while parked and shut off. The cause of the failure was unknown. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 240,000.
Vehicle parked for approx 2 hours, cold engine, flames were coming from engine compartment, driver's side wheelwell up through the hood - flames moved to cab - front left driver's side tire blew first
Like jb, who filed an earlier complaint my 1997 ford f-150 also spontaneously burst into flames from the engine compartment after having been parked in my driveway for about 10 hours over night. The engine had not been run, was not hot, and had no malfunctioning parts to my knowledge. I was awakened by the sound of my truck's horn. The fireburned the engine completely, destroyed the hood, cab, and the entire of the front end of the truck before it could be put out by the fire department. Thefire marshal indicated that there was no sign of malicious intent or vandalism. According to the fire marshal, the fire originated in the electrical relay junction box located over the driver's side front tire.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was contacted and appeared on the scene to assist. The fire department determined that the fire was contributed to an electrical failure.there were no injuries and a fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileage was 225,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph the air bag warning light illuminated. Within a couple of weeks the cruise control was not operating while driving at approximately 65 mph. The dealer was contact who stated that the vehicle was not under a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.updated 12/5/12 the manufacturer was contacted but, did not offer any assistance.
Parked the vehicle at 7:30 pm at 3:30 am the vehicle caught fire.the fire was coming from the drivers side wheel well.prior to the fire the fuse in the shift interlock circuit blew 2 times keeping the consumer from getting the vehicle out of park.the consumer did not use the cruise control therefore does not know if it was working.not insured.will e-mail photos.
I was on my way home from work and my brake light came on so when i got home i started to check to see what the problem could be and found a fuse that was broken.i replaced the fuse and three hours later we smelled smoke in our house and found my shop was on fire.we called the fire department and after the fire was out found that the truck was the cause of the fire.
Underhood fire on 1997 f-150 possible cruise control switch. Vehicle was sitting wit the kdy off and caught fire.
Truck caught on fire while driving up a hill.
Vehicle had been parked for about 2-2.5 hours when owner heard loud noise outside (probably lf tire blowing). Went out and found truck on fire. The windshield was still intact at that time. He didn't use the cruise control, so didn't know if it quit working or not. #13 (speed control), #14, #24 and #25 fuses blown. Owner: kurt vanderwest (who owns a fire sprinkler company!), phone 714-521-5878photos e-mailed to bruce york
The vehicle caught on fire while parked in the garage.the consumer was able to pull the burning vehicle out of the garage before the house caught on fire.the local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire.the cause of the fire was unknown.*sc
While driving approximately 60 mph on freeway consumer heard an explosion from engine. When getting out of the car he saw that the vehicle was on fire. The cause of this was undetermined.
Parked truck at around 11:00 pm and at around 9:00 am two days later heard honking sound, truckwas in flames.the fire was coming from the engine compartment on the driver's side. Driver's side tires had blown out.prior to fire there were no problems.vehicle had cruise control.speakers were after market, and were installed years before the fire.the firespread to the house on the roof.vehicle was insured by farmers insurance policy #1904033-16-53.fire investigator was jeff abrams 281-558-9396.
A tie rod fell off while driving. The front engine seal and intake manifold gasket failed resulting in and antifreeze leak.some of the vehicles lights (dome light and dash light) stayed on although the vehicle was turned off. *nlm
The generic electronic module will cause the power windows/interior lights, and the entie winshield wiper system to fail.the webb ford dealership was contacted, and would not replace this module free of charge because the truck was a few thousand miles over warranty, even though it was only 2 and a half years old.i feel that this is not a wear and tear item and should be replaced as a matter of safety .as a matter of fact, they charged and extra hour (2 total) of diagnostic labor than other dealerships that were contacted.the customerassistance hotline was contacted, and they did not know of any problems with this module.however, i did find out from the nhtsta that there was a service bulletin.i feel that there should be some responsibility accepted by either the dealership or the manufacturer, ford.
The vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire on its own while it was parked. Manufacturer was notified by owner.
While driving down freeway with a/c on andblower motor stopped working, cabinwas filled with smoke fromdashboard. Consumer hit brakes andfront tire tread came off.consumer spun out on freeway, took to dealer, and thats were it is now. Continental generalamer 550 radial, size 23570r6 tires.
On november 23,2004 vehicle was parked inside the garage. Consumer heard a horn blowing, went out to see what was going on, and saw vehicle burning. The consumer stated the cruise control failed.*tc
I was driving home from town when all the ball bearings fell out of the steering column and the steering wheel became loose andthe truck began to sway from right to left, it was controllable at the low speed i was going but thank god i wasn't on an interstate or highway at a higher speed i could have run off the road or worse had a head on collision ! the truck has not left my property since but i still have to keep full coverage insurance and tagged for insurance purposes and a lien from my bank on it,i have also replaced the starter on it eight (8) times the parts are very cheap but it has an airbag and my local ford dealer gave me an estimate of 200.00 two hundred dollars to replace two six and seven dollar bearings.when the incident happened i had no idea what happened since the ball bearings are very tiny and are hard to see and it took a long time to figure out what happenedmy truck just sits there all this time because im afraid of someone getting hurt seriously or killed because im afraid of losing control on the steering. I have been driving since i was sixteen and was a big truck driver from 1979 to 1996 till i became ill but i would never drive a vehicle with steering problems, thank you
Dt: 1997 ford f150.consumer received nhtsa recall 05v388000. Vehicle was parked and caught on fire. The vehicle had been parked for about 30 minutes. It had been sitting for several days prior to th efire, , and then it was driven for a short time. Consumerwas not at home, and the fire department was already there putting the fire out when the consumerarrived back home from dinner.
May 27th, 2004, i drove my ford f150 pick up from a work site to my home arriving at about 9:40 p.m.i noticed the brake light was on, and double checked to make sure the brake was off.the light remained on and i thought i would check that out on the weekend.the truck ran normally on the ride home.i went to sleep and was awakened by our dog's barking at 12:30 a.m. To discover that the ford f150 pick up was engulfed in flames.the flames were coming out of the engine compartment and beginning to spread to the cab.the fire department was called and they arrived quickly and it took about five minutes with the hose fully on the fire to put it out.there were personal items lost in the truck, there was damage to the house, paint bubbled, plants were killed, the drive way was stained and damaged, and we were all traumatized.
Our 1997 ford f150 pickup truck had been turned off for at least 6 hours, sitting in our parking lot, when it caught fire on the night of june 23, 2005. The key was not in the ignition. Upon hearing the fire and coming out to the parking lot to investigate, we called the fire department, who came and extinguished the fire. No other cars or buildings caught on fire, although some nearby hoses and bottles of automotive fluid were damaged.
Thefuse which controlled the abs switch on and off burned. The consumer replaced the fuse and 25 minutes later the vehicle was on fired. The consumer opened the hood and saw a lot smoke coming from the abs.
Both windows stopped working every other day.unable to roll them up or down.consumer also states the windshield wipers stopped working in the rain, (repetitive)-replace relays.the problem is on going, the pcm chip has been updated, fuses checked, the motor for the window has been replaced and now being checked for a wiring short. Problem may be in the steering column where they replaced a recall part in the ignition.consumer states, see reference number 8011065.*scc
Defective electrical and engine system
Dt: vehicle parked 5 days, caught on fire.*sb
Vehicle was parked in driveway with doors locked and ignition in the off position.no one was near or in the vehicle.looked out window and noticed what looked like mist from a water sprinkler from the front side of truck.looking closer, i realized it was smoke and then saw flames from the tire well and under the hood by the windshield wipers.called 911.the fire department arrived very quickly, putting the fire out.their assessment was it was an electrical short which had caused the fire.the fire caused the hood hydraulic lift to explode like a rocket, hitting the windshield, cracking it and then shooting off into the yard.the frames inside the engine housing by the drivers tire burnt the housing completely away.the wiring has been completely burned and melted away inside the engine compartment.all the plastic fluid containers melted, the entire engine housing, engine and all electrical components under the hood were burned up or damaged in some way by this fire.the truck will not start or run. None of the lights work, radio, heat, air or power functions work.the truck is totally inoperable.i contacted the insurance company and they directed me to this site to look for fire related defects and to file a complaint.the truck has not been repaired as it is beyond repair since all the wiring and most of the insides under the hood have burned up or melted.
My 1997 f-150 the dome lights wont go off .i have seen at least 3 others with the same problem
Engine fire near cruise control switch vehicle destroyed.
Dt:the vehicle was sitting 20 min. There were no lights or warnings that a problem would occur. The vehicle was regularly serviced. The owner was inside the house and heard a pop sound and then looked outside and saw flames coming from a hole in the hood.flames were about 2 or 3 foot high. There was a fire investigation #0002302 which states the origin of the fire was technical processing center and cause of fire was the ignition of an unspecified short circuit arch. Police report was filed. It was also reported to insurance company. Vehicle was a total loss. Vehicle has not had other problems before. The police report # 7619.
A misfire on cylinder number 3 which will cause the vehicle to stall in traffic or not be able to get out of the way when accelerating.
Our '97 ford f150 spontaneously caught fire after my husband returned home from work.he had been home approximately 30 - 45 minutes when there was a loud knock on our apartment door.when i looked out the window, i saw a huge fire at the base of the stairs.i told my husband and he grabbed our daughter and left the apartment.i called 911 to report the fire and i left the apartment as well.while waiting for the fire dept., there were other bursts of fire while the engine compartment was in continuous blaze.the fire dept. Determined the fire was electrical in nature.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 68 mph, the cruise control and windshield wiper blades stop operating, along with the driver side window inadvertently opening. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer that controls the cab needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The failures persisted and the vehicle was taken to another dealer where the contact was informed that the new computer was not operable and was told that the computer was on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.
Electrical lights/windows, and lockswere inoperable.also,windshield wipers failed to come on.consumer will take the vehicle to dealerfor inspection this week.
While being parked for approximately onehour vehicle caught on fire. Consumer extinguished the fire. The cause ofthe fire wasundetermined.
There was an electrical fire in the wiring harness connected to the master cylinder (brakes).no damage was done due to quick reaction but it left the brakes without powerand the truck without brake lights. The problem is believed to be related to the "switch fire" problem that resulted in a wide-spread ford recall.the vehicle in question is a 1997 ford f-150 4x4. Truck was purchased from lease-holder and full warranty was transferred to me.i have received several recall notices but not the one associated with this problem.
While parkingbrake warning light illuminated. A fire started from the front left tire. Consumer managed to pull over, and put out fire.vehicle was towed.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Windshield wipers failed during rain, managed to pull off road safely. (other electrical devices failed as well) wipers no longer work. Vehicle is out of service until repaired. Ford is aware of problems. See ford technical service bulletin 98-9-13 and ford special message #15773 .
Just like the three other people i found on this site my husbands f150 caught fire. We had went to the doctors office and had been park about an hour and a half when they annouced that a truck was on fire!we ran out to find it was ours.the fire dept. Said it was an electical problem that started the fire.m.v. In la.
My 1997 ford f150 started on fire in the parking lot of my employer, fifteen minutes after i parked the vehicle from a 5 mile round trip. The fire started under the hood and quickly moved into the cab of the truck before the fire department put out the fire. When inspecting the engine area with the fire department, the exact area of where the fire started could not be determined. Luckily, no one, including myself, was injured, and the vehicle was not in our home when it started on fire. I would like to have the vehicle inspected, and if necessary, seek recourse, but i don't know how to proceed.
Fire in 1997 ford f-150.witness saw initial fire in engine compartment on drivers side near bulkhead. Recovered hexport body but switch contacts missing. *la
On 03/09/2005 at approximately 6:50 p.m. (tx time) my neighbor informed me that my vehicle was on fire and she had notified the fire department.the vehicle was a 1997 ford f150 quad cab (i purchased the vehicle on 08/12/2001 from a used car lot.the vehicle had been park for only about 20 minutes, as i had just come home from work.the fire department reports indicated that the fire started in the engine department.i did not have any warning lights prior the the incident; the vehicle had been operating normally all that day.i put gas in the vehicle around 11 a.m. On this date and checked the oil as well, tires, etc.; as far as i could tell everything was ok.on 03/24/2005 the nbc news aired a story concerning the ford f150, investigating a recall on the cruise control emission which could result in the vehicle inavertantly catching on fire.my vehicle was considered totaled (and i do have pictures). My concern now is that the finance company (united auto credit) is expecting to receive car payments and are harassing me and my husband daily. The ford motor company was called on 03/10/2005, i contracted customer assistance and informed them of the situation as well, i was told by the ford company that there were no recalls in my vehicle at all (which according to your reports is not true).
The truck was parked for at least 6 hours and our neighbors come knocking on our door because our truck was on fire under the hood. It melted up everything under the hood. We got the fire out and the fire department came and made a report. The fire started on the driver side under the hood.
December 3, 2020...my husband drove the truck over to a friends house. After being there for approximately 2 hours his friend walked in the building where he was and said, 'hey man, your truck is on fire!' everyone rushed outside to see the truck was in fact on fire. They called the fire department who came and finished extinguishing the fire. It appears the fire started on the drivers side near the tire, or behind the dash. I did not even think to check for a recall, but a friend told me to check because he was aware there was a recall. Sure enough, there is a recall and it describes what happened to my truck exactly. Nhtsa recall number: 05v017000 date: jan 27, 2005 ford recall number: 05528
Vehicle parked, heard loud boom, witnessed vehicle on fire - cruise control worked intermittently
Truck was parked in driveway. Neighbor alerted consumer that smoke was coming from his vehicle.he lifted the hood and sawwhite smoke then put vehicle in neutral to move it away from his garage.after moving the truck he saw flames and put them out with water.parts were replaced by ford dealership in katy, texas. *rp
My truck was turned off in my driveway for about an hour and it caught on fire under the hood.a neighbor came to tell us and the fire department had to come put out the fire.
Consumer experienced problems with the vehicle.it was parked in the driveway when smoke was seen coming from it.consumer put the fire out prior to the fire department arrival.
Fire to my 3 days parked ford f-150 .luckily was not parked inside the garage andwas in my gatedoutside parking. Only frame is remaining....bad...
This vehicle was purchased new in june, 1997.beginning in november, 2000 i have experienced numerous problems, mainly with the engine and electrical system.the vehicle has been out of my possession for almost 3 months now and i am out of pocket over $3,000 in repair work.i have contacted ford motor co. Both in writing and calling their customer service department, and they have offered no assistance and basically have told me the problems are not their concern.i have had a front timing cover gasket replaced, major engine repair work, spark plugs changed, electrical wires replaced, and nowa "computer brain" was bad in the vehicle.the truck's check engine light remains on and the truck still hesitates, stalls and lurches while driving, which is not safe.i have no where to turn and obviously no money left to put in to this vehicle.i don't understand how a 3 year old truck, purchased brand new can have so many problems, i can't seem to get an answer from anybody, including ford.
Consumer states the battery drainage continues to occur. Battery was replaced and incident has occurred approximately four times. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exist. Provide further information...
Battery failed.
Ongoing problem with cargo lights and courtesy lights remaining on intermittently or staying onfor 45 minutes or more, also,ignition switch alarm remains on even aftervehicle started.dealer / manufacturer notified, and infomred consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and repairs would only be at consumer's cost.the cargo and interior light stayed on draining the battery.
Starting on 01-09-98 and continuing only in the winter months, my vehicle has failed to start.in all instances the vehicle has been parked overnight in an enclosed garage.in all incidents the battery was completely drained.after the first incident, gordie boucher installed a new battery.on 01-14-98 the vehicle again failed to start as the result of a dead battery.on both occasions the battery was completely drained, to a point where the power door locks would not function.i had no further problems in 1998.on 01-17-99 and 01-18-99 the vehicle again had a dead battery.the vehicle was checked again by gordie boucher however they were unable (again) to find a problem.on 02-16-99 and 02-21-99 and 03-25-99 the vehicle again had a dead battery.on all the above listed dates, all power points (lights (interior/exterior), radio, wipers, fans, etc were turned off.there is no obvious reason for why the battery is being drained, except that something in the system must be failing to shut completely off.my warranty on my truck is up in 05-99 and i need something done to my truck.i contacted nhtsa 03-03-99 and filled out the questionaire, but never received a reply.please help.
I have a 1997 ford f150 with a 4.2 l engine that just turned 100,000 miles. I bought it second hand from a ford dealership june 1999 with about 45,000 miles on it. This truck was meticulously cared for over the years. After noticing that the coolant level was down after a a recent refill i refilled it again. I didn't drive the vehicle for about ten days but when i went to start it the engine made a clunk and wouldn't crank. I suspected the battery after a charge yielded the same results. The battery was replaced but still the same result and also after refinishing lead terminals and starter replacement. I checked the oil filler cap and there was a thick light brown substance i had never seen before on it and all the way down around the inside wall of the filler tube. I suspected a leak in the head gasket or elsewhere and went to the internet sites for clarification. After some research i realized i was far from being the only one with this problem.as i suspected the coolant leaks via the loose seal of the head gasket into one or more of the cylinders. It appears that this was a known defect and recall that ford never conveyed to all the owners of this model.
When attempting to clean the positive battery terminal engine started.
My airbag light keep on flashing after the battery was replace due to bad battery.shouldn't not have to take the truck to the dealer everytime the battery have to be replace.
Consumer made a stop while onroad.when consumer tried to restartvehicle, it hesitated and didn't start back up. Consumer was able to get vehicle to an independent mechanic. Mechanic statedthatbattery cable was one unit that was connected to starter. Battery cable had corroded and broken off.although,batterycablewasone unit,mechanic was able to repair justcable, saving consumer from t expensive repair.
I had a 1997 ford f-150 that was setting under my grandmothers carport because the ibs light had came on and i was using here car until i could get the ford company to come pick it up to fix it it set there from sunday and had not been moved or started and on the following thuirsday burst into flames causeinf a house fire my grandmother lost evrything
Going down the road while it was raining windshield wipers would not work. Then, all atoncewindshield wipers came on by themselves. Also,while standing outside of the truck horn started to blow on its on. Then, while on the road,horn once again started to blow on its own.
Horn assembly will not work at all, and airbag light appears on dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem.. Consumer states the horn would not stop blowing, and the airbag would also have to be replaced becasue the horn contacts were on the same module as the airbag.
Vehicle been experiencing intermittent problem wth cruise control engaging without turning it on. Also,horn would intermittently operate. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not under any recall concerning speed control . Can nhtsa provide any additional information.
Vehicle was parked and caught on fire. There was a big hole in the dash and the fire department put water into the dash to stop the fire. The whole inside was burned up and damaged from the fire. The horn relays and horn pads were replaced three times.
Ignition/ starter have gone out several times.
Engine shakes and is not performing on all cylinders due to spark plug failures/rusting that is caused by uninsulated a/c pipe dripping water on to spark plug. Yh
Whle traveling at highway speed a spark plug broke. As a result of broken spark plug, engine started knocking severely. Truck had to be towed to a ford dealership because of damages to head and rocker arm.
Initial failure- engine cranks, but wouldn't start. Local dealershjip replaced pcm twice, replaced spark plugs, throttle position sensor, trans shift solenoid, timing cover gasket, radiator.. When vehicle return to customer, it still was not running prope
While driving engine light came on, and then went out, then all of a sudden engine died there was no power steering, no brakes, consumer took vehicle in for inspection and was advised by technician that an ignition wire had broke inside the wiring cover.
I had a tune-up performed by the five-star ford dealership in north richland hills, texas in july 2001.on july 3, 2004, i was driving on a highway when i heard a loud popping noise from the engine.i later found that the #3 sparkplug had blown free from the engine and had stripped all threads from the aluminum head.the ford dealership denies any responsibility for the defective head or for damaging the head by improper installation of the sparkplug.*la
Both windows stopped working every other day.unable to roll them up or down.consumer also states the windshield wipers stopped working in the rain, (repetitive)-replace relays.the problem is on going, the pcm chip has been updated, fuses checked, the motor for the window has been replaced and now being checked for a wiring short. Problem may be in the steering column where they replaced a recall part in the ignition.consumer states, see reference number 8011065.*scc
While driving and without warningspark plugsburned out, andvehicle becameinoperable. Dealer has been notified, and has serviced vehicle forsame problem twice.but had no solution for problem.
Spark plug blew out while running. I have only had the plugs changed once by the ford dealer. I have read on the ford f150 forums that this is very common on the 5.4 engine as they have very few threads holding the plug in. I am told ford fixed the problem in 2002 but has not recalled the earlier trucks.
While decelerating or coming to a stop vehicle stalls unexpectedly which causes a loss of power steering/brakes , etc.please provide further information.
One weekafter repair were done same problem arose. No safety defect indicated.
Purchased vehicle new in april 1997.from the third week of owning vehicle, engine shakes, sputters, and stalls when driving.ford has attempted 13 times to fix problem.they replaced the engine long block on 7/24/00.engine exhibited the same problem less then 1000 miles later.ford once again replaced only (bad parts) in long block this time.till this date engine still exhibits same problem.ford's position is their representatives made the decision my vehicle is fine, so i'm stuck with it.today, oct 22, i have another appoitment because of a loud rattle and engine problems.if requested, i can submit all invoices.
Contacted ford on national 800 number. Supervisor said ford will not admit occurrence of spark plugs blowing out of their engines. However, they were quick to respond they would replace the aluminum head for $1,500....says it is not a ford defect.however, i am finding this is a fairly common problem. The local ford shop says they routinely see this problem and it is only covered if under warranty. Since my truck is a used vehicle ... Not covered. When the spark plug blew out,the sudden bang and following loud noise caused me to swerve on the highway....fortunately there was nobody next to me at the time.i got the impression from the national ford rep.they will continue to ignore this problem until the government forces them to do something about it.
Ongoing problem with cargo lights and courtesy lights remaining on intermittently or staying onfor 45 minutes or more, also,ignition switch alarm remains on even aftervehicle started.dealer / manufacturer notified, and infomred consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and repairs would only be at consumer's cost.the cargo and interior light stayed on draining the battery.
On 5/3/02 engine check light came on and we took it to the dealership.they checked it and replaced the dpf sensor, updated computer and cleaned fuel injectors.the following week, i had trouble starting 3 times after work.the following wednesday, my wife drove it to work and when she tried to start it after work there was a loud "bang" and it took another 1/2 hr to get it going.when she got it going again there was a loud "tapping" from the engine.we called the dealer andtowed it in.they checked and said the coolant was leaking into the oil and the engine could not be rebuilt.it was going to cost us $4000 plus labor to have another engine put in.this vehicle has been very well maintained.on doing some research we found that this is a common problem with this particular engine,and there was a recall (#99b29) related to this problem that we never received.we ordered the truck in jan 1996, and took delivery in march 96 which falls within all of the date ranges specified on f150.com.we have since contacted our salesman, he checked out the problem and called us back telling us to bring it in.this will involve another towing and i'm not sure it will solve anything we do not already know.wedo not feel that we should have to pay $4000 for an engine on a truck that has been well maintained.where do we go from here?
Engine stalled in traffic,control module malfunctioned, shutting off all power.cause not determined, occurred 4 time since july 15, dealer replaced control module 4 times, 30 to 70 mph.
Ignition lock cylinder stuck in on position. Unable to start vehicle or shut off ignition. Had to disconnect battery to prevent drain. The plastic slide that activates the ignition switch broke while the ignition was in the "on" position, and the steering wheel lock does not work.
While vehicle was parked driver smelled smoke, opened up the hood and went back to vehicle and the dash exploded. First before all this happened,vehicle died out.so went to look for the problem and that is when smelled smoke and seen the dash on fire.
The ignition key can be removed when the vehicle is in motion.when shutting down the vehicle, the engine stops (of course), however sometime you can restart the vehicle without the key. In other words, i can not be sure that the vehicle is secure all the time, since there are times when it will start and run without the key in the ingnition.
Starting on 01-09-98 and continuing only in the winter months, my vehicle has failed to start.in all instances the vehicle has been parked overnight in an enclosed garage.in all incidents the battery was completely drained.after the first incident, gordie boucher installed a new battery.on 01-14-98 the vehicle again failed to start as the result of a dead battery.on both occasions the battery was completely drained, to a point where the power door locks would not function.i had no further problems in 1998.on 01-17-99 and 01-18-99 the vehicle again had a dead battery.the vehicle was checked again by gordie boucher however they were unable (again) to find a problem.on 02-16-99 and 02-21-99 and 03-25-99 the vehicle again had a dead battery.on all the above listed dates, all power points (lights (interior/exterior), radio, wipers, fans, etc were turned off.there is no obvious reason for why the battery is being drained, except that something in the system must be failing to shut completely off.my warranty on my truck is up in 05-99 and i need something done to my truck.i contacted nhtsa 03-03-99 and filled out the questionaire, but never received a reply.please help.
Windshield wipers will operate intermittently on their own. Also, starter will make noise as if starting car when already running.dealer contacted ,and cannot remedy the problems. Problems still exist.
I had an electrical short under the dash caused by moister in the fuse box , which was caused by water leaking around the windshield.i was not to concerned until i took it to the shop and found out that there is 13 pages of service bulletin about moisture get into the fuse box.it does thing as wiper not working while in drive or reverse but will work any other time.radio not turning off,blower motor not shutting off.trying to engage the starter while the vehicle is running.
Starter failed.
Ignition/ starter have gone out several times.
The starter went out twice on my 1997 ford f150 4.6lt and i just bought it a month and a half ago, it only has 94,684 miles on it.
Vehicle was parked in the driveway and itcaught on fire.the neighbor called the fire department to extinguish the fire.no injuries reported.vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.......no money paid to consumer by insuranc ecompany.vehicle still stored in stafford county an dis available for inspection and additional photos.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. Then,fire inspector informed the consumer that the fire was started by an electrical short in the steering column.
While being parked for approximately an hour vehicle suddenly caught on fire. The cause of the fire was undetermined.
Potential electrical short hazard in the wire bundle located adjacent to the parking brake release mechanism.
While driving on highway smelled a burning wire odor.went to start up vehicle in the morning, and no headlights. Circuit breaker was never thrown.contacted dealer,and herepairedand replacedheadlight switch.
Vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire when it was parked. Consumer was informed by fire department that an electrical shortcaused the brake booster and engine to catch on fire. Consumer will inform manufacturer.
1997 f-150 pickup caught fire after returning from the store, 10 minutes later we hear a horn blowing we go to see what is was and the truck was on fire. It is an open claim with my ins. Company right now.this happened on 8-7-2005.
Vehicle caught on fire after being parked for approximately 5-6 hours due to an electrical problem.
Gem module malfunctioned, causingwinshield wipers/ power windows andinterior lights to be inoperable.dealer has replaced module.
Dt: the consumer stated that the wiring harness was to oshort on 1997 ford f-150. The wires were pulling and stretching whenmoving the steering wheel column. The consumer thought it wasa common problem. This has been a problem forconsumer for about year and a half.vehiclehas not been to the dealership.the turn signals and the hazards lights did not work in a certain positions on the steering column. Because ofthe wires are getting stretched out of the multifunctioningswitch. The consumercontacted ford, but they said that there was no recall.
While being parked for approximately eight hours vehicle caught on fire. The cause of the firewas undetermined.
An explosion woke us up at approx 4:00 am on july 06.our 1997 ford f150 pick up was on fire and destroyed a 2001 4 runner, 2001 larson boat, carport etc.the vehicle had been parked for 2 days and moved once a very short distabce during that time.the fire seemed to come from the engine compartment.prior to the fire the crusie control stopped working and we had to replace a fuse becuse the vehicle would not come out of park.we replaced the fuse 3 or 4 times.on the last time we just parked the vehicle after the fuse was replaced and did not drive it.the only electronic aftermarket equipment was a stereo proffesionaly installed a year before the fire.the fire did not spread to the house but did spread to another vehicle, the car port, and a boat.35mm photographs have been taken and will be sent to bruce york.vehicle was insured liability only.
While the vehicle was parked a fire started in the engine compartment. The fire was put out, and the dealership was notified.
When it rains/misty or foggy the electrical wiring is causing the vehicle to misfire/ backfire and almost stall, which could cause an accident.
While drivingvehicle caught on fire. The cause was undetermined.
While driving at 35 mph noticed smoke coming out of defroster. Pulled over and the vehicle was on fire.fire department came out and put of the fire.
My 1997 f-150 caught fire while parked in my driveway.this vehicle was not driven in 18 hours.my twelve year old daughter and a neighbor put the fire out.in speaking with ford motor company they have a recall on cruise control deactivation switches but until today it did not go back to my year model.due to a television broadcast on friday, august 12, 2005 ford has now included vehicles up to 1995 however when i spoke with them today they advised it only includes vehicles manufactured at particular plants which does not include my vehicle.i had the vehicle towed to a local ford dealer and the service department manager stated "more than likely the fire was caused by the cruise control switch".my family and i were fortunate that the vehicle was not parked in the garage where the damage could have been substantial and resulted in a loss of life as my children's bedrooms are located above the garage.i would like to see ford extend this recall to every vehicle regardless of the plant it was manufactured and am seeking reimbursement of my costs however ford is denying any problems with my vehicle. Any assistance you could offer to help make this company accept responsibility for their poor manufacturing practices would be appreciated.
Vehicle was parked and without warningvehicle caughton fire.driver called the fire department to extinguishthe fire.no injuriesreported.vehicle was towed and totaledby the insurance company.
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem.dealer has been contacted. Consumer has became aware of recall 98s14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts.steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains.transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97s86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs.windshield wipers start by themselves.turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire.brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop.a/c was not cold enough.serpentine belt was replaced.door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.
The truck was sitting in the driveway at 5:10 a. M. And was not running .it had not been used for at least 8 hours . Somehow anelectrical arch occurred around the starter which caused the truck to start( note: the truck is a manual transmission and was in 1st gear so it wouldn't move.) when the arch ocurred , it affected the starter which caused the truck to crash through the garage . It also toasted the starter .
While driving on the highway, smelled a burning wire odor. Went to start up in the morning and vehiclehad no headlights.
Vehicle was parked outside of the home.eight hours later,the vehicle caught on fire.driver called the fire department to extinguish out the fire.vehicle was towed and totaledby the insurance company.
While the truck was parked in a parking lot it caught on fire without warning.there were no injuries reported.the driver called the fire department to extinguish the fire.the vehicle was towed, and declared totaled by the insurance company.*sc
1997 ford f-150 pick up. Caught fire in driveway of residence.veh had been in driveway for over one hour.totally distroyed
Complaint received via e-mail.while at work on 9-23-2004, around 12:00 a.m., my truck caught on fire after being parked for eight hours. It was parked in a gore area on i-70 where we were working. The firemen said it had to be something electrical due to the fact that it started in the engine.my truck was completely destroyed.*tc
Vehicle was parked outside the residence. Vehicle was not driven for several hours when itcaught on fire.owner contacted the fire department. The hood melted, as well as the engine block was completely destroyed.
Driver seat belt does not retract properly, factory wiring harness for trailer has no running lights. 4 wheel drive failure have had in the shop 6 times. Center console does not lock in down position.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the parking lot at work. The vehicle was parked approximately one hour and half to one hour and forty-five minutes before the firestarted. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire was not determined. Dealer and the manufacturer werenotified.
Vehicle was parked at appox. 11pm on may 9th, at approx. 12:30 am i was awakened by the sound of a horn blowing , i looked out the window and i seen that my truck was on fire, a nieghbor lady had driven by and noticed it and went home to call the fire department. She said that it was burning on the drivers side by thetire, that is why i think it might have been an electrical short, for that is where all the main electrical fuse blocks are located.
While vehicle was parked for 1 hour a fire started under the hood. Vehicle was totaled.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
A 1997 ford f150 pick up truck owned by steven quagliato caught fire while parked and damaged my vehicle causing approx $650 worth of damaged to the taillight assembly and bumper.
Dt: the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. On july 27, 2005 the consumer's vehicle caught on fire and burned to the ground. The fire started ondriver's side under the hood. The fire chief had not come up with a report, but he assumed it waselectrical. The vehicle had been sitting for a total of three hours before the fire broke out. . the vehicle operated normal before this happened.
Dt: consumer states that at 4 pm tparked the vehicle and the next day at 1 am the vehicle caught on fire.it burned the hood, windshield, wiring and everything underneath the hood.the fire department stated that it was an electrical problem.there was a fire department report.
Vehicle was parked in drive with engine turned off when fire started. Fire started approx. 30 minutes after parking. Fire dept. Said fire started from wiring harness.
Vehicle caught on fire 15 minutes after being parked in the parking . Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. How the fire got started was not determined at this time. Dealer was notified, and the consumerleft a voice mail to the manufacturer.
My 19'97 ford f-150 had an electrical fire yesterday.it had been parked for over thirty minutes when someone told me it was on fire.after i put the fire out and the fire department came. They said the fire started around the fuse box area. I have read that others have had the same fire i have had.
Vehicle caught on fire underneath and between the bed and cab of truck.
This piece cause stall outs very poor gas milage,enigine too over heat 5 times aday while driving ,makes rough idle and has no power when needed could cause serious reck if you get in a bind on road ,stall outs when taking off from red lights ,personel safety of me and my familyis at risk
For additional information contact john a. Reutter from superior investigations for photos and the wiring harness.the above phone number and email are superior's information and not the owner.
My f150 caught on fire while at work, approxamately 1 1/2 hrs after returning from lunch. The fire depta\rtment extinguished the truck. They did file a report.
Under hood fire on a 1997 ford f150 pickup.the fire occured on march 29, 2005 at approximately 6:30am when a neighbor came to our house to report that our truck was on fire and they had called the fire department.flames were already through the hood on the drivers side and coming out the front left wheel well.mr. Carnes was able to extinguish the fire before the fire department arrived however, the bulk of the damage had already been done.mr. Carnes simply prevented any further property damage to anything nearby.our insurance company has totaled the vehicle.their fire iinvestigator has determined that the fire was caused by the speed control deactivation switch.we contacted ford the same day and were told that their legal department would contact us in 2 business days.today is 5/5/05 and we have still not heard from ford.we don't know what else to do from here, but i hope that this will prevent anyone else from have to endure this trauma. Our insurance company will not pay the claim until they hear from ford.we wait in limbo.
Under hood fire on a 1997 ford f150 pickup.the fire occured on april 29, 2005 at approximately 6:30am when a neighbor came to our house to report that our truck was on fire and they had called the fire department.flames were already through the hood on the drivers side and coming out the front left wheel well.mr. Carnes was able to extinguish the fire before the fire department arrived however, the bulk of the damage had already been done.mr. Carnes simply prevented any further property damage to anything nearby.our insurance company has totaled the vehicle.their fire iinvestigator has determined that the fire was caused by the speed control deactivation switch.we contacted ford the same day and were told that their legal department would contact us in 2 business days.today is 5/5/05 and we have still not heard from ford.we don't know what else to do from here, but i hope that this will prevent anyone else from have to endure this trauma. Our insurance company will not pay the claim until they hear from ford.we wait in limbo.
The wiring harness on the driver's side under the hood failed resulting in fire.nlm
I had been having issues with my truck, cruise control quit working,had some fuses blown under hood that were repaired, then check engine light had come on for about a week. Then my 1997 f-150 xlt spontaneously combusts in driveway. Had been parked for over an hour.persons driving by alerted me to the fire, when i went outside, the windshield wipers were on and flames were shooting out of hood nearly 10' in air. Then the car alarm went off and at some point the doors unlocked themselves.police and i extinguished fire, but there is extensive damage.
1997 model year ford f-150 engine compartment fire while parked in the driveway of my residence. The vehicle is a v-8, automatic transmission, equipped with cruise control and just over 85,000 miles.it is a work truck driven daily, about 200 miles per week.there were no previous problems with either the cruise control or electrical system.at about 8:15 on the evening of aug. 25th i returned home and parked in my drive way about six feet from the garage door.i went to bed at 10:30 p.m.my neighbor returned to his home at 12:05 a.m. He noticed smoke coming from under my hood and witnessed the engine compartment ignite into a ball of flames.he immediately called the fire department and used my garden hose to wet down my garage door thereby preventing my house from catching fire.i was finally awaken around 12:30a.m. By the fire department.the truck was completely destroyed, the insulation had melted from the inside of my garage door, the garage door windows had cracked from the heat, the trim melted, and the gutters above the garage warped.if not for the quick thinking of our neighbor we could have lost our lives.our bedrooms are located to the rear of the house and the garage is at the front, by the time we realized there was a fire it would have been too late.
Consumer shut the vehicle off andexited the vehicle. Later, consumer entered the vehicle. Turned the ignition on, andvehicle started but would not go into gear.then,consumer exited the vehicle , opened the hood, and noticed there was a fire inside the hood. The defect was the cruise control relay.the fire was extinguished by the consumer.
At 3:15 am on june 1, my1997 ford f-150 caught fire and burned.horn honking woke my daughter who first observed a fire from a bedroom window.she woke my wife and i up thinking my detached shop was on fire.we ran outside and found the fireto be a truck engine compartment fire.the truck was driven last at 7:30 pm and parked on my driveway next to a horse trailer. I called 911 and began spraying water on the truck and trailer.i could not control the fire and focused on keeping the trailer cool.when the fire truck finally arrivedit took about 30 minutes to put the fire totally out.at that point the fire had burned through the cab to rear seats.based on how the truck burned, i believe it wasattributed to a cruise control switch fire.
1997 ford f-150 truck with approximately 122,000 miles, had a fuse failure that would not allow the vehicle to be removed from the park position when depressing the brake.fuse was replaced and 4 days later the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment, causing a nearly total destriction of the vehicle and the car port it was sitting in.fire occurred about 2 hours after the vehicle was last driven.this fire may be related to the recall of the speed control deactivation switch (scds) on the 2000 f-150 trucks.
Parked f-150 in garage. About an hour later got a call truck was on fire. Fire report said underhood fire. Truck was a total loss.
Picked up 1 yard of mulch and was unloading, smelled burning rubber, andsaw flames in wheel well.put outfire with fire extinguisher and called fire department. Opened hood, and saw fender burned, plastic brake near master cylinder burned, and fuse box and wiring burned.fire department saidit was bad wiring.mechanicfelt it involved the brakes. Also,cruise control had not worked for nearly six months before fire.
A fire started under the hood near the right front wheel well.just prior i thought i heard the starter but looked outside and saw no one in the truck.shortly after the fire started.the truck had not been used for 24 hours.
While driving 50 mph, the consumer noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood.the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Then, vehicle caught on fire. Consumer extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher.the part that was on fire was the deactach switch on the master cylinder for the cruse control. *sc*eh
Contact states:spark plug popped out of head while driving, was going slow but caused a jerking of the vehicle-no accident.this was the first time this had ever happened.no repair work or replacement of parts.
While the vehicle was parked for 1 hour a fire started under the hood. The dealership was notified, but did not offer assistance.
- the contact stated that whilethe1997 ford f-150 was parked in the driveway the vehicle caught on fire under the hood.the fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire damaged the engine, electrical wiring, piping ,and anything that was made of plastic melted in the vehicle.the contact could provide pictures of damaged vehicle, and a fire department report.updated 02/28/07.
Our 1997 ford f-150 pickup was sitting in the driveway.it had been parked there since yesterday evening, about 6:30 p.m.at approximately 3:30 p.m. The next day, our doorbell rang, it was the mail lady. My husband answered the door,and she asked him if he knew his truck was on fire?it took a couple of seconds for it to register, and he said what?she repeated it.my husband hollered at me to call the fire department, the truck's on fire. I grabbed the cordless and headed towards the front door.just as i was coming out the front door, my husband said turn the water on.he already had the garden hose in his hand, pulling it towards the truck.he was able to put the fire out before the fire department got there, by spraying on top of the hood, under the hood, under the front wheel well, and inside the cab underneath the dash on the driver's side.had this fire occured five minutes later, my husband would have been in it, on the highway.thank the lord, he wasn't!there is still quite a bit of damage done to old blue, so we're waiting on our insurance adjuster and an investigator from ford to come out and take a look at it.we only found out this morning about all of the complaints about engine fires on f-150's.
While vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. The fire was put out.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
On nov. 5thi parked my 1997 f150 truck at work at 7:00am. Between 10:30 and 11:00 i get a call that the fire department is putting a fire out under neath my trucks hood. It took 4 hours after the truck was parked to start a fire. If it wasn't for me parking close to a guards station it would of been worse. My concern is that this could of happened after i parked in my garage at home which would of put me and my family in danger. After this fire i called the ford headquarters and made a complaint. I also did some research on the internet under 1997 brake master cllinder fires because thats where the fire fighters said it started and i was surprised to find numerous articles about the same problem.
Underhood fire on 1997 f-150 possible cruise control switch. Vehicle was sitting wit the kdy off and caught fire.
Dt: without warning consumer saw a spark and some smoke and while consumer was after a fire extinguisher the truck burst into flames and exploded and was totaled.dealer gave consumer a number to contact manufacturer.manufacturer said they will get back with consumer through a representative.
While vehicle was parked for 9 hours a fire started under a the hood. Vehicle was totaled.updated 2/28/2006 - the cruise control was not working at the time of the fire.the consumer noticed that it had stopped working on 2-18-05.
Dt: the vehicle caught on fire inside of the garage.the consumer saw flames coming from the engine on the driver's side and spread quickly.flames were coming out from under the hood. The insurance company was in the process of inspecting the truck, and there was an investigator from ford checking the vehicle.
Dt:a 1997 ford f150 pickup.the vehicle was parked 3to 4 hourswhile the consumer was at work when it caught on fire.the fire engulfed two other vehicle as well.fire investigator stated that the fire originated near the driver side front tire. The insurance adjuster didnot inspect the vehicle.the cause of the fire was still uncertain.
Dt: while driving vehicle felt temperature in cabin go up, pulled off road, opened hood to find large fire.
Truck was parked in the parking lot of my place of business for about 2 hours, then caught on fire.it appeared that the fire started in the fuse box under the hood.it melted everything on the left side of the engine.the plastic brake fluid reservoir melted adding brake fluid to the fire.the short caused the battery to get so hot that the plastic casing melted.there was no indication of a problem while driving the vehicle to work.
Trailer wiring harness plug shorted, the vehicle was within 3 year warranty but dealer refused to fix it because consumer did not purchase it at that location.nlm
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that the wiring harness caught fire under the hood.ford stated that he would be responsible for the repairs.he began receiving recall letters regarding the wiring harness in 2004.the contact has been in touch with ford concerning repairs and/or reimbursement.the recall number was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 52,660. Updated 12/12/2007
There are two lights that controldome and rear lights.there isan electricalshort inside ofvehicle.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving he noticed smoking coming out of the vents. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the failure was caused by water penetrating into the electrical fuse box. The fuse box was replaced. The manufacturer filed report 0470421440, and denied any assistance with the repair. The failure mileage was 156,511 and the current mileage was 157, 000. Updated 02/17/11*ljupdated 11/30/2011 *ln
Fuses to the gauges on dashboard were burning out. Gauges did not indicate speed, fuel or warning signs.dealer can not find where or what has been causing the shortages. The consumer has only smelled rubber burning once.
Dashlights go out while driving at night ever since this vehicle was new. Headlidhts have gone out twice while on the highway. The dealer said he would not be able to find the problem until i could bring it in with the lights out. Well they don't work at all now! i use a flashligh to check my speed and gauges at night. The dealer say there are no reports of electical problems. I know of two other owners with the same problems.
When motor got warmwhile driving down a hill vehicle would shutdown. A few minutes later, would turn back on by itself. This process would repeat itself at least 12 times a day. Have taken to dealership numerous times, but mechanic indicated that it was a fuse box problem.
Electrical system was defective. Whenconsumer opened the door, the headlights didn't work.
While driving on the highway, smelled a burning wire odor. Went to start up in the morning and vehiclehad no headlights.
While driving a passing motorist informed driver that tail lights were not visible, although the headlights were operating proplerly. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
I am now having the water leak issue into the gem due to faulty windshield seal. It is starting to cause electrical system malfunctions. The following is a tsb released by ford:ford special message #15773 various electrical conditions resulting from water intrusion into the gem/cjbsome 1997-2002 expedition and 1998-2002 navigator vehicles may exhibit various unusual electrical conditions, including but not limited to: front or rear blower or eatc staying on with key out of the ignition, radio staying on after doors opened and key out of ignition, wiper circuit failure codes, and multiple system warning lights with 'short to power' or 'low battery voltage' dtcs. These symptoms most often occur after a rain or snow.this may be due to gem/cjb water intrusion resulting from a windshield water leak. To service, remove the gem and cjb from the vehicle, separate them and inspect for water contamination or corrosion. If found in either component, replace both components and completely reseal the windshield.after doing some research on the internet i have found that i am not the only soul experiencing these issues. Apparently ford is not fixing this obvious manufacturing defect at their expense but passing it to the customers. This is obviously a ford issue that they have known about for quite some time. Please help with resolving this issue as some people have spent in the thousands fixing issues that this water intrusion issue has caused.
A burning/smoke was coming from underdash, unable to locateproblem.dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Vehicle was parked and caught on fire. There was a big hole in the dash and the fire department put water into the dash to stop the fire. The whole inside was burned up and damaged from the fire. The horn relays and horn pads were replaced three times.
The truck caught on fire while parked in the driveway. The truck sat for a day prior to the fire. The fire department and consumer extinguished the fire. The fire originated from under the hood. The fire melted the engine components, destroyed the entire hood, and totaled the vehicle. A mechanic indicated that the fire was due to an electrical failure.
I have contacted ford motor co. By phone & email and they say they will get back w/me and never do.there is no follow up on their part.no customer service and no satisfaction.the customer service ended at the signing of the bill of sale. No safety defect.
Computer controller failed.
This truck burned down a shop building on 1-6-00.
Ford f150 windshield leaks, leading to gem and fuse module failure.random electronics clicking and turning themselves on due to leaking windshields damaging these electronic modules.
I had an electrical short under the dash caused by moister in the fuse box , which was caused by water leaking around the windshield.i was not to concerned until i took it to the shop and found out that there is 13 pages of service bulletin about moisture get into the fuse box.it does thing as wiper not working while in drive or reverse but will work any other time.radio not turning off,blower motor not shutting off.trying to engage the starter while the vehicle is running.
The bad door switch causes the dome light and bed light to stay on until the vehicle reaches about 20 mph, making it difficult to see when backing up at night. I have talked to other owners of similar trucks who have the same problem.
When using the cigarette lighter the whole lighter got too hot and went right through the dash. It burned through plastic and wire burned in half. Very dangerous. This could have burned up the whole dash. Burned my wife's hand after it went through the holder.
Gem module failure at high speed. Caused 4x4 to engage at high speed causing loss of control of vehicle. Also, during turns, causes loss of control of steering. Did some research of several ford f150 web sites and found several complaints for similar or the same problems. Took the vehicle to the ford dealer for repair and was told the gem module was the culprit and that there was significant corrosion in the adjacent fuse junction panel. The service department confessed that they have had several complaints for these kinds of conditions and have had to replace many of these gem modules and fuse panels because of leaks in the windshield or hood cowling. They further told me that unless i replaced these components and any other electrical component, at my expense, they would not warranty any repairs. After a repair bill of $1000.00, ford refused to help claiming it was not a design or component part problem. My concern is the possibility of electrical failures in the future or even damage to the drive train components.
Water intrusion into gem module causing failure of wipers, electric windows, interior lights and engagement of electronic 4wheel driveto work. Usually triggered after rain and lasting for days.see tsb 98231 nhtsa 603715. This is an ongoing problem.
My truck was loosing water to the oil pan and caused the engine to need replacing in 2004. Ford charged me 5200.00 to replace the engine and said the warranty would not cover it. Now the replacement engine is doing the same thing. Why will ford not admit the problem with the 97 4.2 and not try to cover it up.? i do not have alot of money and can't afford to let them keep fixing their problem.
Started the vehicle in a parking lot. The spark plug blew out of the head on the passenger rear of the motor. Tried the appropriate helicoil repair kit but there were no threads to tap into.
While starting from a red light, the engine blew a spark plug! i have the 5.4 v-8 engine. Fortunately the engine was not damaged or anything else. I immediately pulled off road and had truck towed to the local ford dealership. Repairs were $600.00.
I have been having problems with engine overheating, heater temperature working intermittently inside, misfire on one cylinder. I have replaced thermostat, spark plugs and wires, and coils. Diagnotic code still reads misfire on one cylinder. Misfire is not constant. After researching i found others stating there is a recall... "recall # 99b20". I can not find a recall 99b20. I did notice there have been 545 other complaints concerning engine cooling and manifold o rings, blown head gaskets etc due to faulty components. I amadding my complaint as well for further investigative action, as i feel there should be a real recall to fix this problem/complaints.
The contact owned a 1997 ford f-150. While parked, the vehicle suddenly burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. Updated 02/02/16*lj
I came home from work on 12/13 2014 and noticed i had a water puddleunder my truck so on 12/14/2014i pulledin the garage anddid some searchingonlyto find the outlettube in the manifold was leaking i assumed it was the rubberhose and when iwent to replace itthe outlettube brokeoff at the base of the intakemanifold. Upondoingsome researchi foundthat the only way to replace itis to buy a newintake manifold so at this pointmy truckis stuck in thegarage . Ichecked theoutlettube and found 2 pinholesin it.this is a crate motorreplaced by ford at 88000 miles i can'tafford the500.00 that a new one willcosts so i'm out a vehicle at this time.
4.2l f150 had a slow loss of coolant and not being notified that this could be a potential problem which could lead to engine destruction, i would simply add more coolant. This condition resulted in complete hydro lock and destroying #5 rod bearing. While i can well understand problems associated with vehicles of 1997vintage i can not understand at all ford not advising consumers of potential problems with their vehicles beforethey spend 4k$ in rebuilding and installing this long block and finding out they had squandered their money on trying to resurrect a dead horse with 86069 miles on the odometer.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the oil pressure warning gauge illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the oil pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was repaired three times. The vehicle was taken to a fourth dealer for diagnostic testing however, the technician advised that there were no failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000 and the current mileage was 107,600.
December 3, 2020...my husband drove the truck over to a friends house. After being there for approximately 2 hours his friend walked in the building where he was and said, 'hey man, your truck is on fire!' everyone rushed outside to see the truck was in fact on fire. They called the fire department who came and finished extinguishing the fire. It appears the fire started on the drivers side near the tire, or behind the dash. I did not even think to check for a recall, but a friend told me to check because he was aware there was a recall. Sure enough, there is a recall and it describes what happened to my truck exactly. Nhtsa recall number: 05v017000 date: jan 27, 2005 ford recall number: 05528
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The contact stated that there were flames coming from the engine compartment. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed or not and who extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was not available.
Driving at normal speed (45 mph), no abnormal noises or vibrations present. Loud bang noise came from within engine bay, and truck began to sputter and stumble very badly. Check engine light came on and preceded to flash, put truck into neutral and rolled to the side of the road where truck was shut off. Excessive fuel was found on top of the engine at the third cylinder from the front on the passenger side (4.6l v8 engine). Spark plug was separated from the wire and lying on top of engine. Spark plug boot was melted and smoking suggesting it was previously burning. Spark plug was %100 covered by burnt sooty material.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the engine failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine blew a rod through the oil pan. As a result, the motor crate needed to be replaced. After the repairs the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine after starting the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturerer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 82,000.
While driving home from vacation, with about 150 miles to go, the #2 spark plug blew out of the engine. With about 30 miles left the #3 spark plug blew out. Curse of the ford triton engine
I was driving down the road. The engine got caught on fire. When i have the mechanic looked at it he said that it looked like the rocker arm in the engine came off and he said the that the valves got destroyed from the rockers.
My ford f150 somehow got water in the cylinder and bent a connecting rod at111000 miles.
Check engine light came on and when mechanic service vehicle he informed me that coolant has leaked into the number four cylinder and that this engine has a history of head gasket failures. He can replace gasket but believes that this would only be a temporary fix. He would be willing to replace gasket for $1600 but he can not guarantee results, a replacement engine would cost approx. $4800. After researching this issue on the web it has become apparent to me that ford has long known of this problem but has failed to take any action to remedy this situation.
On occasion, truck would hesitate, taking a bit of tlc on the gas pedal to clear it up.one occasion, in traffic, attempting to avoid a near miss, i accelerated through this.white smoke began pouring out the tail pipe.head gasket failure.limped home.engine hydro-locked.diagnosis = replace head gaskets ($2,100) in this same 'weak' 4.2 v-6 or replace motor ($2,500) with newer 4.2 v-6.replacement will be done tomorrow.ford faulty engine / gaskets - not my fault.my problem though.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact noticed something hanging underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and found one of the fuel tank straps was corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current miles were 147,008.updated 06/17/11 the mechanic stated the gas tank had rusted where the fuel straps broke. The spare tire fell off due to cable failure. Also the head gasket had to be replaced due to anti-freeze leaking into it.
I have a ford f150 truck with the 4.2l engine.vin # ftdx1725vka71538my left lower intake manifold side gasket failed.this allowed coolant to leak into a cylinder and damage the engine.the damage is described in ford's tsb article # 99-20-7.
Truck would sutter at stops and hesitate when accelerating with loss of coolant.
I had my spark plugs replaced twice at $541 dollars at a ford dealership because they were "corroded".upon taking it some place else goodyear to be specific they pulled up a factory recall on ford f150 from 97 because a gasket leaks coolant onto the spark plugs causing corrosion.empire ford never even gave me a reason for this, just kept cashing the checks, now they are saying my vin number was never included, but i have the same problem as those recalled, coincidence, impossible.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated thatwhen starting the vehicle he noticed that the engine wouldstart knocking and making a loud noise. The vehicle was inspectedby an independent mechanic and they advised him that itwas a defective motor and needed to be replaced. The vehicle wasnot replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
I just got my 1997 ford f150 xlt with the 4.2l engine back yesterday, after paying $1430 for engine repairs. This truck only has 47,700 miles on it. I went out to the truck one day and turned the key, and - nothing. Turns out to be hydro lock but i didn't know it at the time. I finally got it started, & got it into the dealer, and the technician thought it needed to be tuned up, plus i was having the heat fade at stops so he flushed & refilled the coolant. I mentioned that i was having to top off the coolant about once a month, but i didn't know where the coolant was going, and it wasn't showing up in the oil. I got it back, and it was still running really bad, so i dropped it off again 2 days later. This time he thought it was the coil pack. They had it again for another day, replaced the coil pack and a sensor. I go out to the lot and start it, and it was still running really bad. So, i go back in & get the technician, and he came out to check it himself, and he was amazed at how bad it was running. We took it for a ride, and it smoothed out a little, but it was still not right. I told him i would let him consult his boss, and call them back on monday. Monday comes, and i go to start it to go to work, and - hydro lock again. So, i take my wife's car to work, and called them from there, and told them what it was doing. They were there within a half hour to get it. This time i get a call from the service manager, and he told me that he put his best technician on it, and would call. When he called, he told me that the head gaskets were leaking, and letting coolant into the cylinders. I said to go ahead & fix it. Then they called me back the next day and told me that they found that the lower intake manifold was cracked, and letting coolant pour into the cylinders. I asked about getting a used intake manifold, and he said they would look for one, and they did find one.plus, they put in a new thermostat.
1.purchased ford f-150, [xxx], with 4.2 l six at 15,000 miles at sun state ford of orlando fl.2.in 2004, noticed unexplained coolant leaks.3.engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29, but this information was not known at that time; ford does not include this truck, built 03/97, in recall campaign 99b29, indicating the original recall has been inadequate.4.on 4/22/05 at 66,713 miles, lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into a cylinder, leading to a thrown rod and engine failure. Issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no. 99-20-7.5.dealer refused to help except to offer a rebuilt engine for $4500; ford customer relationship call center related that the recall covered up to 12/31/96, and this truck was made 3/97.no offer of help nor appeal there, either. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he heard the horn sounding off. The vehicle engulfed into flames soon thereafter. The fire department was notified and extinguished the flames. The fire chief stated that the frontal area on the driver's side was the cause of the fire. The vehicle had not been inspected. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000. The vin was unavailable.
After driving about 2 miles and parking the vehicle, an engine compartment fire started about 15 minutes after leaving the vehicle.
Was never notified of a recall99b29 for a timing cover/water pump gasket on my 1997 ford f-150 [xxx]. In november 2004 i was losing coolant andtook it to my local ford dealer and he gave me an est. Of $1500.00. At that time i couldn't afford it. I had it repaired at a reliable repair shop for $800.00. I had just found out about the recallfrom a co-worker who also has a vehicle mentioned in the recall. I feel that should be due reburstment of the repairs for that fact i did not receive the re-call.their records will show that other recalls i have had it in for the repairs. This vehicle only has 58,000 miles on it!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I last drove my truck on 06/20/2011.when i woke up to feed my animals i heard a sound like a bird caught under my truck.i looked under the drivers side fender and saw flames.i popped the hood and saw the master cylinder was on fire.i grabbed my fire extinguisher from my barn and put the fire out.
Coolant leaking from a faulty head gasket into the motor causing major damage.resulting in ford motor company replacing the entire motor for well over $4,000.this is not only a problem with my vehicle but many more.just do a web search for faulty gaskets in 97 4.2l engines.go to http://forums.treemedia.com/fb/showthread.php?t=224&page=10&pp=15 for more info.
I am sending in a full letter to explain the "failures".it centers around tsb 99b29 and lack of owner notification of a bad front cover design that can lead to engine failure, which occurred in this case.additionally, i had a tie rod failure that was not addressed under warranty, but later broke while driving.also, my crank shaft pulley / dampener assembly fell off while highway driving (70 mph).there are other issues including door lock / key sticking. Campaign id number : 03v196000 component: steering:gear box:shaft sector.the engine cover gasket failed. *tc the serpentine failed, the transmission had an akward shift, the wipers operated periodically by themselves on high speed, there was little heat coming from the vents through the floor.
Coolant leaking into cylinders causing engine to lock up at startup.
A 1997 ford f 150 parked in a parking lot for several hours caught on fire on it's own in the engine compartment and was completely destroyed. The fire department stated that there was no external cause.
1997 f150 4.2l engine failure..updated 01/11/08.*ljthe engine main bearings, lower engine gasket and timing belt gasket cover were replaced. Updated
Gasket failure caused water to leak into the engine.this caused the cylinder rod to knock and the engine to fail.must replace the engine as a result.
Water discovered in the oil of 4.2l f-150 motor.
1) no events leading to failure.original owner, well maintained vehicle with 98,000 miles.2) engine siezed during start (4.2 liter with apparent history of manifold gasket flaw leading to failure)3) vehicle not repaired due to high cost of engine rebuild or replacement
Own a 1997 f150 with4.2 for about a year now.never seen the smoke coming.hyrdolocked on me with 150,000 kms which i have heard is kinda low kms for that to happen.looking at getting a rebuilt but will see what happens with this.
I have a 97 ford f150.they are known to have gasket failure.i am on my 3rd motor in it. They dont make it 100,000 mile.you just start them @ they will blow.
My 1997 4.2l v6 f150 would not start, replaced starter motor, pulled plugs found coolant in #1 cylinder. I'm currently digging into the engine to replace the head gasket.
This is short.my 5.4 blew a spark plug out of the head. Ford heads only have .250 in. Of threaded depth in head not enough.
97 ford f-150 4.2, blew a rod and they tell me that is gone cost me about $4000 to replace the engine.
1997 ford f150 4.2 liter engine leaked water into the engine from a faulty bottom intake manifold side gasket. The repairs cost 1486.00. Noticed that many people online have complained about this same problem and became aware this has been an ongoing issue with this same make and model of vehicle.
Coolant leaking at front cover gasket and lower intake manifold.1997 ford f-150 4wd.vin#[xxx].i purchased vehicle used.have recalls and service bulletins been maintained on this vehicle?i will be taking the vehicle to jacob george ford, houtzdale, pa for full inspection tomorrow.any information on the maintenance would be useful for us to correct this problem.thank you. *nlminformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have the same complaint about my 97 f150 a lot of people do. I have 4.2 v6 that locked up on me a few months ago. I heard there was a recall on the motor for a coolant gasket but i never received one. From what i understand even the ones that got change went bad anyway. Please help make ford own up to this engineering defect and replace these motors. Thank you.
The engine head gasket blew twice and caused coolant to leak.this problemwas recalled for some 1997 f150's but not the consumers vehicle due to vin.*nlm*nlm
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked. No one was injured from the fire. The fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and took a complaint.the contact did not know what caused the fire. The failure mileage was 200,000.
I have a 1997 ford 150 4.2 l v6truck . Do to ford using a falty gaskets to build the engine i have experianced engine failure. Ford is not wiling to take any responsibility for the problem although they recalled the engine for this problem.
Intake gasket went out causing antifreeze to leak into piston and when truck was cranked up it bent rod broke piston repair bill was $1685.00 something needs to be down about this.many others have had the same problem just look up 1997 f150 intake forum thanks.
Consumer states while driving the vehicle and without warning.the vehicle caught on fire. Ts
Truck caught on fire in the middle of the night.
1997 ford f150 4.2l v 6 engine.engine hydrolocked.#4 cylinder full of coolant bending connecting rod and other catastrophic failure.poor gasket design by manufacturer allowing coolant to leech into combustion chambers.information readily available on the internet regarding multiple failures of the same type for the same engine type.manufacturer will not remedy problem.$4000 repair cost to an engine that has less than 75k miles on it.
1997 f-150 xl sb (truck) two days ago, i started the truck and noticed that a large amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust and there was a banging on the engine.i checked the fluid levels..all were within the correct levels..took it to a reputable mechanics..told me that ford should have recalled all of these trucks...he said that the front cover gasket had been compromised and that there was coolant leaking into the engine..i found a website where there were 100's of individuals who were having the same problem with this v-6 engine (4.2 l).i am appalled that ford would allow this to happen...oh, yes.... I never received a tsb regarding this matter..i bought this vehicle brand new in 1997 and i have only 38,891 miles on this engine....i am livid that i have been royally screwed!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lower intake manifold side gasket failure. Allows anti-freeze into number one cylinder.
Check engine light comes on sometimes.yh
Ford recall 99b29.front cover gask unable to hold coolant.
Dt:the contact stated vehicle was making a loud noise.he took it to a local mechanic, who informed him that all 1997 ford f150 engines had to be replaced.he contacted ford,and they told him there was no recall involving noise. The mechanic stated the water pump was defective which resulted in water leaking into the engine.the mechanic predictedthat the engine might function for three more miles.
1997 ford f-150 4.2l v6.engine coolant filled engine cylinder resulting in catastrophic engine failure.replace engine withused one at a cost of $3500.00.this engine shows signs of same problem.i have driven fords for 30 years, this is the last one i'll own.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, flames emitted from the engine compartment. The contact mentioned that he was able to extinguish the fire with a water hose. The fire department was not contacted and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure and the current mileage was 207,000.
Defective electrical and engine system
At 1:50a.m. On 8/1/2007 our 1997 ford f150, which was under recall, burned in our driveway.damage was also done to 2 other vehicles, our home, driveway, and basketball goal.
Engine failure due to faulty gasket
Front engine gasket leaking called dealership any tell me that my truck wasnt a recall . But seems to me that other ford truck owners are having the same problem whit the front engine gasket leaking. It will cost me about $700.00 to repair. Hope the ford company does someting about this problem.
The vehicle was overheating and the mechanic determined that the vehicle had a coolant leak. The pipe which lead to the radiator rusted and caused the coolant to leak.the vehicle overheated intermittently since 1998. *nlm
Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate. Lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil. Issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no 99-20-7.dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis--------770763.*nlm
My 1997 ford f150 4x4 on the right cylinder head the rear spark plug came out while driving loss of power now i can not drive it makes weird noises is there a recall on this spark plug no longer fits in the head was this a bad flaw to the 4.6 duel overhead cam engine .do i have a claim with ford motor company thank you!
Dt*:the contact stated while stopped at an idle, the engine oil pressure decreases to zero followed by a grinding noise within the engine compartment.the vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop for inspection.the mechanic determined the engine needed to be replaced.
On a cold start my ford f-150 broke a rod due to engine coolant leaking into engine. This is a known ford defect in which ford sent out a technical bulletin but who will not cover the $4,000 dollar repair.
Vehicle was parked in garage for about 3 hours when a fire started in the engine compartment
Engine failure.
I own a 1997 ford f150 and just had a spark plug blow out the head. I have done a simple internet search and it appears this is a common problem with fords 5.4 which needs to be addressed.
Defective engine that causes the intake manifold gasket to leak coolant into the engine oil.i have had this replaced twice and am now in need of it again.
The truck has a rod knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who stated that the front cover gasket and manifold side gasket failed allowing coolant to leak into the cylinder. At cold start, the coolant in the cylinder caused the piston rod to break. He also stated that the engine would need to be replaced at a cost of approximately $5000.
The contact owns 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign i.d. 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that the fuel straps were corroded. The dealer was unable to perform the recall remedy due to the severity of the corrosion on the fuel tank straps. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall repair and was advised that the manufacturer the fuel tank mount would have to be repaired at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 150,000.the consumer stated the frame bracket had rotted and the recall could not be performed. The consumer stated the vehicle has a slight hesitation, there was a noise when the gear was in drive,the brakes felt spongy, the brake line had to be replaced, as well as the brakes, calipers and hoses.updated 04/17/12updated 04/25/12*ljupdated 05/02/12
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful.the engine turned over twice, but did not start.the contact looked under the vehicle and found a piece of metal on the ground along with an oil leak.the contact spoke with a mechanic and they stated that the motor needed to be replaced.the current and failure mileages were 95,843. Updated 04/29/08.*ljthe consumer stated the engine was replaced due to a fualty head gasket. Updated
Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck built 1997 in recall campaign indicating the original recall has been inadequate.
I have 1997 ford f150 4.2l pick-up that has the "famos" anti freeze internal leak that has ruined my motor. I have 56,000mi on it, and feel ford has sold millions of these lemons and are doing nothing about it! is there any hope for "us" who got screwed?
The truck had a knocking sound.the vehicle was taken to the mechanic who stated that the front cover gasket and manifold side gasket failed allowing coolant to leak into the cylinder.at cold start, the coolant in the cylinder caused the piston rod to break.he also stated that the engine would cost $4000. To replace.*nlm
Vehicle was parked in the driveway and it was engulfed in flames. The fire report listed the cause as a mechanical failure which started in the engine.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact started the vehicle and a spark plug ejected from the head of the engine.the contact shut the vehicle off and had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic.the local mechanic confirmed the blown spark plug as well as a coil, and advised replacing the engine.the contact called the manufacturer to order the necessary parts for repairs and the manufacturer advised that there were only two engine heads available in the country.the vehicle was not repaired. The contact believed the vehicle to be unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 100,000.the vin was not available.
While driving at any speed consumer heard anoise coming from the engine.also,engine steameda white mist. Dealer had not beennotified.
97 ford f150 4.2 l engine, no gasket recall notification, thrown rod during startup just like the large number of other people complaining about the same failure on http://forums.treemedia.com
Purchased a 1997 ford f-150 in early spring of 2006.vehicle had less than or close to 100,000 miles.drove the vehicle between 1,000 and 2,000 miles over the next year.in late march or early april of this year the vehicle's engine, a 4.2 l 6 cylinder motor self destructs.on the morning in question, i went out and attempted to start the vehicle.the motor turned over very sluggishly as if the battery was low.when the motor started, it made a terrible racket and blew a chunk of the engine block out approximately the size of my thumb.after this happened, i researched the problem on the internet only to find that 1997 4.2 l ford motors have a defective gasket which allows water to flow into the cylinders.the gasket had failed and allowed water to leak into the cylinder(s) overnight causing the vehicle to hydrolock and "blow up". Ford has been aware of this problem for many years, and even sent out numerous technical service bulletins regarding the problem.i have even found evidence that they may sent out a few recall notices, but not to every owner.hundreds of '97 f-150 owners have had this same problem, and they, like me, cannot afford to pay the approximately $5,000 to repair their mistake.i currently owe about $5,000 on this vehicle, which at this time is only an expensive lawn ornament. Fortunately, there was not fire or injuries when this occurred, but they could have.i'm certain that ford never replaced the gasket on this vehicle, as the only recall "sticker" is one for the engine computer.as for being too old to be recalled, several months after i purchased the vehicle, i received a recall notice for a wiring problem on it.certainly ford should issue a recall, or at least pay to have the problem fixed. The incident date is only approximate, as i cannot recall the exact day that it happened.
1997 ford f-150 pickup with 4.2 liter v6.over the last couple of years i have noticed that i have to continually add coolant to the radiator.after researching the problem on the internet i came across ford onp 99b29 which states ford will replace the engine front cover gasket to prevent serious damage to the engine. (hydrolock leading to broken or bent connecting rods). I never received this notice as i understand it was only sent to corporate customers.i now have oily residue throughout the engine coolant, hard starting, etc. All consistent with defective intake manifold/front cover gasket leading to internal engine coolant leakage. The ford dealer refuses to fix the problem because he said i had to report it to him prior to march 31, 2001.i now have 70,600 miles on the truck. I would like ford to fix this problem before i have a catostrophic engine failure from a broken rod on cylinder #1.
Head gasket failed on my 1997 ford f-150 with 4.2 liter (v6) engine.it leaked into crankcase and the engine locked up.it is a total loss of the engine and i can't afford to buy another engine.i have found out that this has happened to many other people.
Low on coolant- oil pressure started to drop, coolant in oil. After reading considerably about this on internet found out about tsp #99b29 and the resulting onp do not believe this was ever fixed i am second owner and the onp expired in 2001. Ford should have to correct this problem leaking gasket. Many many complaints on websites regarding this. I have small children and cannot afford a $4000 motor because ford did not get it right and will not fix the problem with a recall. Someone needs to make ford responsible for their errors.
Truck has a 4.2 liter, v-6 engine.a week prior to incident the truck was driven then parked in a my garage. On the incident day i tried to start the truck but heard only a loud, hard knock when the starter engaged.the engine would not turn over.the battery voltage checked out ok.i had the truck towed to a local repair shop.the starter was removed and checked out ok electrically.the mechanic manually rotated the engine backward 1-1/2 turns (he could not rotate it forward) then tried to start it but the engine again made a loud, hard knock sound.the mechanic though the timing chain failed or a push rod was bent.however, since the truck ran fine the last time it was used i felt the problem developed during its last use and last cooldown.i concluded a gasket failed (or a head cracked) allowing coolant to leak into one or more cylinders during its last cooldown.i had the truck towed back to my garage.i removed all spark plugs and found coolant draining from the passenger side front cylinder which was causing hydrolock.i rotated the engine backward 4-1/2 turns then forward 9 turns.the engine now turned freely.a total of 4 to 6 ounces of coolant came out of the cylinder.i spoke with a mechanic who checked the ford alert system and found a posting for the 1997 4.2l v-6 engines that indicated they are prone to intake manifold o-ring failures.i found many reports of similar failures for this year and engine type.i intend to check in with the local ford dealership to get their take on this problem and find out why i wasn't notified about a "recall".
My truck is a 1997 ford f-150 with 140000 miles last week i took my truck to the auto shop because i couldnt find out were the antifreeze was going i was told that 4.2literhave a problem with a head gasket was thin and-antifreeze leak in motor and washing out bearing.
Defective engine. 1997 f150 v6 4.2 l, 73000 miles and a rod is knocking.this is a known defect at ford.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the vehicle caught fire in the driveway.the dealer advised the contact to bring in the vehicle for repair.the dealer called back and stated that the legal department did not approve the repair of the vehicle.they further stated that they sent the contact a recall notice, but he claimed that it was not received.the contact stated that they sent the notice to a different mailing address, which is why it was not received.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 175,000.
Ford 1997 f150 engine failure - could become vapor locked causing engine to seize at highway speeds.
I have a 1997 ford f-150 with a v-6 4.2l engine. This engine ran rough after being driven at highway speeds and was then slowed to normal city speeds. This was investigated at least three times while under the warranty period with no trouble found each time. At about 70,000 miles this truck began to run rough and the shop which serviced it told me that there was insufficient spark in the right half of the engine, but came up with no satisfactory resolutions. I notice that i was loosing coolant and the check engine light would come on and blink occasionally. This continued for several months until one day when i turned on the engine there was a loud bang and an obnoxious clattering. The truck was towed into a dealer at which point i was told i needed a new engine which cost $4200.after 55,000 more miles i started losing fluid again and experiencing similar problems and took the truck into a dealer which found no trouble. The symptoms were a fluctuating temperature gauge and no heat when the heater was turned on. Also, loosing fluid with white smoke from the exhaust. From other postings on various online forums i found out this was a classic failure for the 4.2l v6 with a blown head gasket. I seem to be on the verge of another blown engine. When i called a dealer to schedule a return visit i was informed that this the same engine as the taurus 3.8l with a long stroke hence making the displacement 4.2 liters. Also, i was informed that engine had the same trouble and many have to be replaced.
Purchased a used 1997 ford f-150 truck from a private one owner person, the truck had less than 58,000 original miles, this truck has a 4.2 liter v-6 engine, which was well maintained. After driving the truck for less than 4 months of owning it the engine suffered a catastrophic engine failure due to a defect in engine gasket, torque sequence and other specific specs, have not been notified of this problem from ford motor co. As of yet. The engine suffered what is called hydraulic-lock and when the engine cranked up it bent piston rods in the motor and the piston skirts are now hitting the crankshaft, requires a total engine rebuild or new engine replacement.
Coolant leak in #4 cylinder.white smoke from buring coolant in engine. Rough idle and hard start up.possible engine damage.currently at ford dealership to replace gaskets.
I have a 1997 ford f-150 with a 4.2l v6 engine that has failed with 82,000 miles. It is my understanding this failure is due to coolant leaking into the engine due to an engineering flaw. It is also my understanding the ford motor company is well aware of this problem but chooses to except no responsibility and leave the consumer with the burden of engine replacement for $4000 to $5000. I also understand the failures are not an isolated problem but are being experienced by thousands of ford f-150 truck owners with the 4.2l v6 engine. It seems to me that if a problem is this wide spread and the manufacturer refuses to be accountable a government agency should step up and represent as well as protect the people to something that amounts to out and out consumer fraud.
When trying to start the vehicle the consumer heard a loud banging noise in the engine.the consumer drained the oil pan and found a half a cup of water before the oil came out.the consumer found on a web sight that this vehicle had a problem with two gaskets on the engine.the dealer is not claiming responsibility for the problem.*la
97 f-150 4.2 intake gasket leaking resulting in damaged engine.
Engine threw rod, just like the few thousand other complaints i have seen on the internet.treated this truck like a baby, heard from a ford master mechanic that they knew about this problem already ,and he actually laughed as he told me i was screwed. Happened one morning when to start it and bam blew rod. Was full of oil, full coolant, wet spark plug amazing i come from a 4 generation ford family and because of this i willnever buy a ford again.
Enginefailure,transmissionfailure
Went to start truck began knocking from motor upon starting.motor thrown rod had to be replaced.this 1997 f-150 only had 93000 miles not even mech.limit what a lemon ford built here .
Hydro lock 1997 ford 4.2 v6 44,000 miles.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The vehicle was parked when a fire began. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 180,000.
Cylinder #2 piston of 97 f150 truck blew a spark plug out of aluminium head. This has apparently been a problem of ford veh. Now on 2004 ford trucks they use cast iron heads. I repaired my truck myself with a heli coil but it should have been fords responsibility. Please put this in the pile of complaints about this issue........ I will never purchase another ford again.........this incident occured in dec 2000 with only 54,000 miles. My wife and daughter were on there way back home to dallasfrom amarillo, tx.(changed consumer info per 10/25/05 consumer call - c. Rose)
Dt:in october of 2003, the check engine light came on.the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and they said the problem was fixed.the dealer also mentioned that the problem was something near the carburetor.
I have a 97 ford f150 xl with a 4.2l 6cyl engine. There has always been a small loss of coolant and neither ford service techs nor private machanics could ever find the leak. Well in jan 2005 after the truck sat in the driveway for about 4 days and i started the truck and the engine blew. Towed it to a local shop and mechanicsaid the coolant was leaking into the engine and caused the damage. $4000 plus to fix it. After serching the internet i find that this is a very wide spread problem. I am trying to sell the truck to get a little money to help buy another vehicle. Help!
Under hood fire after sitting for 3 hours with the keys out of the ignition.the fire started at midnight.the fire investigator says the origin was at the master cylinder.
Under hood fire after vehicle parked for 6.5 hours.cruise control stopped working on 11/27/03 and was not repaired.
I own a 1997 ford f150 with the 4.2 v-6 motor.the truck had 70, 126 miles when it suffered hydrolock.i drove the truck on a wednesday, and it was running fine.friday evening when i tried to start it, i thought the battery had gone dead.i pulled the battery out and had it tested, and it was ok.installed the battery and again attempted to start the truck, when i heard an unusual "kick back."i was able to get the truck started, but there was white smoke coming from the exhaust and the smoke had a sweet coolant smell.i performed some internet research and found the information about the hydrolock problems.i pulled the intake manifold and found a crack in the gasket.i then pulled the left side head and found the number 4 connecting rod was bent.i pull the motor and performed a complete rebuild.
Fire started in engine compartment of 1997 ford f150.
1997 ford f-150 4.2l v6.engine failure.broken rod following hydro lock.problem preceded with coolant leak and replacement of timing chain cover gasket.
I have a 1997 f150 with a 4.2l v6 engine.i had a leaking intake manifold gasket replaced a year ago which i never received a recall from ford motor on.i am the original owner and have the same address as to when i purchased this truck. Since the gasket was replaced, several months later i started having oil pressure problems. Now i am starting to hear a knock. Talking to my mechanic, he said it was a rod and bearings. I pulled up the recall# 99-20-7 which explains this problem. I feel like ford should have to pay for the damages that this has caused. By the way this truck only has 46,000 original miles on it!! have talked to numerous people in forums that have the same problem. They say no luck out of ford. What will it take to get this resolved? had a mechanic at my local ford dealership look at it and said same thing. How could we go about getting a lawyer to start a class action lawsuit? your help would be greatly appreciated. By the way, i did get a recall for the cruise control problem that would cause it to catch fire. Why didn't i get the other ones?
Vehicle running rough and smoking at start up.mechanic said #4 cycle getting coolant on spark plugs fowling out plugs.mechanic repaired heads and replaced blown head gasket/tuned up engine/ replaced fuel and air filter/ serviced fuel system / resurfaced heads.
Just driving my 1997 ford f-150 and have had 2 spark plugs fly out the truck.motor then runs rough and continues to operate for some time before you get any engine light.afraid to let wife use truck cause it could catch fire.
On or about dec 2006, i began noticing the engine in my truck behaving strangely.it had around 85,000 miles at the time.i wasn't able to have the truck repaired due to financial reasons, and i rarely drive it anyway, so the truck sat in my garage until i was brave enough to face the problem.i knew by the way it was acting that it was going to cost alot.last fall, aug 2007, i took the truck to the local ford dealer and was told that the 4.2l engine that had been installed in my truck was faulty but there was nothing i could do but pay to replace the engine.the mechanic told me that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced.
My f-150 was running rough and had a "check engine" light illuminated.i took it to my local dealer for diagnosis and repair.they replaced the spark plugs, plug wires, and ignition coil for a cost of over $500.they stated that the #5 plug had been fouled with antifreeze.it ran fine for about a month, then upon starting my truck, a loud banging or rattling noise could be heard and the engine locked up.upon doing research on the internet, i found numerous people who claim that a faulty gasket design caused water to leak into one of the cylinders inspection of the cylinders showed coolant to be pooled in the front, passenger-side cylinder. Certified mechanics attribute coolant in the cylinder to be due to a premature gasket failure. If not corrected, the problem leads to major engine destruction. Documented effects of the coolant leak are worn out bearings and surfaces, and broken or bent connecting rods, necessitating an engine rebuild. Ford sent a tsb to some owners of these engines to replace the faulty gasket but not to other owners. The knowledge of a faulty gasket design was withheld from some 1997 4.2l f150 owners.i never received notification, and like many people, have suffered catastrophic engine failure.average repair costs are around $4500 dollars.ford did not notify owners of known defects and ford technicians who should know better than anyone, did not notify me.
Front engine cover gasket failure.currently being repaired, at an estimated cost of $1,400 dollars.
The pick upengine compartment caught on fire within 5 minutes of being parked and turned off. The pick up was totaled. The insurance adjuster will inspect the pick up to determine the cause of the fire.the truck was a total loss.
I have a 1997 ford f150 with a 4.2 l engine that just turned 100,000 miles. I bought it second hand from a ford dealership june 1999 with about 45,000 miles on it. This truck was meticulously cared for over the years. After noticing that the coolant level was down after a a recent refill i refilled it again. I didn't drive the vehicle for about ten days but when i went to start it the engine made a clunk and wouldn't crank. I suspected the battery after a charge yielded the same results. The battery was replaced but still the same result and also after refinishing lead terminals and starter replacement. I checked the oil filler cap and there was a thick light brown substance i had never seen before on it and all the way down around the inside wall of the filler tube. I suspected a leak in the head gasket or elsewhere and went to the internet sites for clarification. After some research i realized i was far from being the only one with this problem.as i suspected the coolant leaks via the loose seal of the head gasket into one or more of the cylinders. It appears that this was a known defect and recall that ford never conveyed to all the owners of this model.
Loss of anti-freeze or coolantboth doors starting to crackrear sliding window leaking.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost power intermittently while driving at any highway speed.this happened more often while towing something behind the vehicle.the engine spewed coolant onto the engine block.the vehicle has been to the dealership five times.the heads have been changed once; the reservoir system has been changed twice.the egr valve has been changed twice.however, the problem still persists.
Ford f150 1997 defect gaskets and cooling system leaked.the consumer was aware of another vehicle with the same make/model that had the same problem. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the ball joints were replaced.
Coolant running low,started my truck and it started knocking very loud,and the engine locked up almost instantly,had to have engine rebuilt and now it is knocking again.
Upon leaving the vehicleconsumer smelled a strongcoolant odor. Consumer examined the vehicle to trace from where the odor was coming. Consumer, who was a mechanic,determined that engine head gasket blew out.dealer was notified, but refused to repair vehicle without a recall or payment.
The vehicle with 4.2l engine commenced to run rough at any speed. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, andmechanic determinedthat the engine had a blown head gasket. Consumer contacted the dealer, who informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving, he heard a knocking noise and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to his residence where a mechanic inspected the vehicle. The mechanic advised that the coolant leaked from the intake gasket into the cylinder in the engine which caused the failure. The contact was informed that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
I own a 1997 ford f-150 with a v6 4.2 liter motor.last week to my surprise my truck started knocking.i found the reason for this problem was a faulty head gasket design by ford.i had checked for recalls on my truck many times before, and as early as january, 2000 (when i still had my warranty) i checked for a possible recall, but i was never informed of this problem like many other 1997-1998 4.2 liter owners.today this leaves me with a useless truck that needs and $4000 engine replacement.i just feel that i should of been notified of this design flaw before it happened, and my truck should not have a problem like this with under 100,000 miles.thank you for your help. *la
While at ford dealer having state inspection done, the speed control deactivation switch causght on fire.
No known event leading up to failure.engine made a loud exploding noise and started popping after explosion.the dealership explained that it was a blown spark plug and that the head had to be replaced.cost $1600.
1997 ford f150 truck.spark plug ejection problem.3rd time.every time it has happened, no warning, driving regular, then it blows out. Popping crackling horrible.2 times same one, this 3rd time same side but different spark plug.been helicoiled by a licensed professional, paid dearly.
Upon starting the vehicle, consumer states' turn key heard a loud banging coming from engine,turn off vehicle.vehicle was towed to dealer, dealer looked at motor removed engine cover,it checked out fine. Mechanic stated coolant is getting into engine fluid this will destroy engine.please provide any further information.mr
I parked my car in a parking structure at a luxury apartment complex for almost 4 hours. When i came back to get my lunch my co-worker yelled "dude your car is on fire" i immediately try getting a fire extinguisher and finally found one 2 minutes after i found my f-150 on fire. Thankfully the fire extinguisher put out the fire. Some parts under the hood is all burnt up. I contacted ford to let them know what happened,because by doing some research i found out that there are recalls on the same year as my truck. I had a mechanic check my truck and he told me that everything the recall is describing,happened to my truck. Ford said someone will contact me within 15 business days, unfortunately that is a huge inconvenience for me,due to the fact i use my truck for work an did now have to use my wife car that isn't really reliable when it come to my job. Note thatvery same day i filled up my tank with 23 gallons worth of gas and this incident could of been worst if i discovered the fire at a later time. I'm really hoping that this issue can be resolved,because i am not able to drive my truck at all.
Blown gasket-
Coolant leaked due to worn out gasket on water pump front cylinder. Yh
I have a 1997 ford f-150 with 87,000 miles on it. The motor is a 4.2l v6. It all began when i noticed the anitfreeze level seemed to keep going down even after i would fill the coolant jug to the proper level. Last week i noticed that the motor seemed harder to start and thought the battery was going dead. The next day i went to start my truck and when i turned the ignition the motor made a loud pop and wouldn't do anything. I had to have the truck towed to my local garage and the mechanic told me that either the intake manifold gasket, the head gasket, or the timing chain cover gasket had failed allowing coolant to enter my motor. This caused my motor to completely seize up. The end result is that i now need a new motor that is going to cost me over $3,000. I contacted ford customer service and they told me that they had no record of this happening to anyone else and since no warranty or recall was in effect i would receive no reinbursement. I thought this was odd since i have found several web sites saying this has happened to several 4.2l v6 motors. I hope that you will look into this and make ford pay if the gaskets are found to be of poor quality.
Egine failure due to defective gasket leak on 1997 ford f150 v6 2.4 engine at 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, a loud banging noise emitted from under the hood and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The front end of the vehicle also began to shake. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 211,000.
97 f150 4.2 v6. Started to run rough at start up but stopped after warm up. Couple days later , i started truck and rod blew.towed in and was told i need another motor.had remanufactured motor put in $3500.
Defective intake manifold gasket in 1997 ford f150 4.2l v6 engine 70899 miles.antifreeze leaks into number 4 cylinder. When engine starts resulting "hydro-lock"shears off conecting rod and destroys engine.
Noticed low oil pressurenotice anti-freeze always low with no leak to be found started up one morning loud clicking noise could be heard.
Ford f 150 safety issue.the motor was replaced on 08/14/03 and diedby 03/01/04.two months after the vehicle was purchased, the odometer stopped at 69k miles, the engine locked up, the brakes went out due to caliper pin falling out and the engine was replaced.six months later the fly wheel consumed three starters and the engine locked up again. *sc
1997 f150 brakes locking up and engine coolant leak into motor.
Ford f-150 v-6 4.2l motor coolant caused the motor to throw a rod.
1997 ford f150 4.2 l v-6leaking lower intake manifold gasket destroys engine!
1997 ford 150, 144,000 miles.engine knocks and is loosing coolant.after doing research just found out this was a common problem with the 4.2l v6 engine.i never received a recall from ford stating a problem with the manifold gasket.i am the original owner.
Recall on ford truck that i did not recieve, which my have saved me from getting a new engine. Recall#99b29.
I own a 1997 ford f150. I recently had to replace the engine. I replaced it with an engine from a 2000 model. One year later i'm haveing the same issues with the new engine. While resovling the problems i was having i learned several people had this same issue. It seems that tsb #99-20-7 was issued by ford. It describes my problems in detail. I caught it much earlier this time and was able to replace the lower intake manifold gasket before any significant damage was done to my 2000 engine. Ford needs to take resonsibility and fix the issues related to their tsb #99-20-7. One of the biggest problems is the information regarding this issue is not wide spread. The issue is often mis-diagnosed as a blown head gasket, which is twice the cost to fix. So consumers are paying the price for fords cover-up. A web site is setup with a plethora of information regading this issue. Www.leakingfords.com.
1997 f150 4.2l v6 60k miles water in cylinder warped rod.engine no good.cant afford to spend 5k dollars to try to repair engine.
I own a 1997 ford f150 with a 4.2l 6 cyl engine and i am having the same problems with coolant leaking and water pump gasket failures as tens of thousands of other owners of this make and model ford truck.my truck has 90,000 miles and i am paying $1200 dollars to have this problem rectified.ford has issues tsb's on this issue since 1999 and nothing is being done to reimburse or protect the consumer from this recognized failure.this should be an official recall and reimbursement made to owners who have paid to have this condition rectified.
Coolant was added to the vehicle, andwithin twenty minutes the coolant level was low, and the vehicle started to drive roughly.drivershut off the vehicle and would not restart it. Dealer found that cause of the problem wasa faultyhead gasket.
Was never notified of a recall99b29 for a timing cover/water pump gasket on my 1997 ford f-150 [xxx]. In november 2004 i was losing coolant andtook it to my local ford dealer and he gave me an est. Of $1500.00. At that time i couldn't afford it. I had it repaired at a reliable repair shop for $800.00. I had just found out about the recallfrom a co-worker who also has a vehicle mentioned in the recall. I feel that should be due reburstment of the repairs for that fact i did not receive the re-call.their records will show that other recalls i have had it in for the repairs. This vehicle only has 58,000 miles on it!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
97 f150 with 130k engine gasket blew. This engine had a recall on engine and timing cover gaskets, and when i typed my vin number in on the ford site, they said i had no outstanding recalls.i asked ford for the name of the dealer who lied and said they did the work and only got paid for it, and ford said they had no info. I got the shaft, and it cost 5k to get engine rebuilt myself.
A tie rod fell off while driving. The front engine seal and intake manifold gasket failed resulting in and antifreeze leak.some of the vehicles lights (dome light and dash light) stayed on although the vehicle was turned off. *nlm
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This truck should have been included in the ford recall 99b29. After contacting ford. They refuse to extend the recall.it is my belief, that the recall was too narrow in scope and should be extended to all 1997 ford f-150 trucks.many other ford owners have experienced this same problem (leaking gasket which in turn permits the coolant to leak antifreeze into the engine, thereby damaging the engine). The 1997 ford f-150 was the first year of the new model design and apparently ford is not stepping up to help their customers. My research has indicated that thisproblem occurs with the 1997 f-150 when the truck has reached 60,000-70,000 miles and after the warranty has expired.the ford dealers as well as corporate has knowledge of this problem and are refusing to acknowledge that this recall was not broad enough to cover the many trucks that have encountered this problem. Had my vehicle been included in this recall, i would have taken my truck immediately to my dealer to have the work performed, thereby avoiding any potential damage to my truck's engine. Instead, i was not the recipient of a recall letter and ford tells me my truck is not included.it seems clear that my truck experienced the same identical problems which the recall specifically states: " 1997 ford f-series 150, equipped with 4.2 l engine; vehicle my experience engine coolant leak at engine front cover gasket; thereby causing severe engine damage is not immediately corrected". This is exactly what happened to my truck and how ford can not claim liability is unconscionable. I would ask that you please launch an investigation into this defect and try to get the recall broadened in scope. Thank you very much.dt
My '97 ford f150 4.2l v6 failed in my driveway upon starting three weeks after purchasing it. After turning the ignition, i heard loud knocking and banging coming from the engine and i shut it down. I found oil pouring from under the engine. Upon inspection found that the # 2 connecting rod was shattered which took out the oil pan, the oil pick up tube, and bent the crank shaft. Removed upper intake manifold, and found coolant in the rear port of the lower intake manifold.
This leak has possibly damaged my engine it was a ford design flaw what can i do?i attempted to send you this report on 12/07/02 but it was not complete was the message that was sent back to my e-mail.therefore, i am sending this to you again i understand that a recall number 99b29 has been placed by ford but it does not cover this problem.what can i do?please contact me if you would and let me know what i should do here!dt
Loss of coolant in 4.2 l. V-6 engine.ford f-150 pick-up truck.
The vehicle experienced the same defect with the water pump as stated in recall 00 v 094 000, however the vehicle identification and model was not included in the recall.
I recently noticed a loss of coolantand foamy engine oil. I found an online forum explaining this as a problem called hydrolocked.ford has known about this problem since 1999 an has issued a tsb 99-20-7 and onp 99b29.why has ford motor company not been held financially responsible for this ?
First noticed that the truck was hesitating and could not accelerate easily.took to a friend of ours who opened up a new auto shop and he changed the oil and noticed that it was contaminated with coolant.he then pulled up tsb from the internet regarding engine contamination, article no. 99-20-7.he encouraged us to take it to a ford dealer where they could further diagnose and hook up to their diagnostic machines, as our check engine light was on and he wasn't set up to read the computer.we drove the truck, with brand new oil, 4 miles to our house, parked and called a tow truck to come and take it to the dealer where we had purched the vehicle.we also saved a sample of the contaminated oil in an old windex bottle and sent it to the dealer.it sat for three days with no one looking at it until i finally drove there myself and asked what the heck was going on.i was informed that the person that was supposed to look at the car did not come into work and he had someone else looking into the problem.i then had to call back when i got home, 5 hours later, and was told that the whole engine had to be replaced or taken apart to see just how much damage had been done.they said it was excessively driven with the contaminated oil.we never even knew that the oil was contaminated, nor were we ever notified of the recall notice.we have the oil changed every 3,000 miles, always!then he proceeds to tell me that our vehicle is not part of the recall.that is all we know for now and am waiting for more information from the dealer after he talks with his manager and ford.hoping for the best.
I have a 1997 f-150 4.6 v8 with approx 270,xxx miles on it. Around three years ago i replaced the original radiator at around 190,xxx miles, seemed fair that's a decent life i thought for a radiator. I took it to my local ford dealer for replacement. Since then i am now need of my fourth radiator, the last radiator was replaced in jan 2008. My local ford dealer and ford customer care folks are saying that the part is out of their 12 month/12,000 mile warranty and that there is nothing they can do. All repairs for this vehicle have been completed at this dealer for the past five or so years.my contention is that clearly these parts are suspect and the repair and failure history seems to support this.
I had purchased a used for f-150 for the dealer it went through inspection and was working very well. However after about six months of use it started to loose coolant, but dot visibly. It would run hot , i would add coolant and continue. Then in april of 2005 the engine locked up and had to be replaced. The mechanic said that the engine had hydrolocked and would need to be rebuilt.
My 1997 ford f150 with 4.2l v-6 manifold gasket failed which caused coolant to leak into cylinders.without any warning, at cold start the coolant in the cylinders caused pistons/rod to break and engine suddenly began loud knocking and pouring white smoke out of exhaust.this truck has been meticulously maintained and has never been driven hard.local repair shop says the local machine shop they use for rebuilds has seen at least 24 of these engines since january 1st, 2003!estimates to rebuild or replace this engine range from $2,000 to $4,000.we have not yet decided what to do - scared to get new engine from ford because same problem may still be present.
Timing gasket failure followed by engine failure. Good running truck brought to firestone shop for diagnosis & repair of water leak. Timing gasket and water pump replaced. Water pump was not leaking, but had 100k miles. After leak repair severe hesitation noted on acceleration from stop. While returning to firestone oil pressure drop at red light after passing other vehicle. Cam shaft sensor now bad and changed; hesitation fixed, pressure ok. Drove < 5 miles; accelerated onto interstate & drove 4 mi. At 1st stop after exiting interstate oil pressure drop. Returned to firestone. Now i need a new engine--$3000!
Vehicle was parked in front off of house andcoolant fluid was leaking fromengine.dealership was aware ofproblem.
Gasket failed on 4.2 liter ford engine, causing a rod to break.i was never notified of the gasket recall in 1999.it's going to cost me $3000 to fix.ford should be liable for this.there are thousands of others just like mine out there.
2/01 vehicle was brought to lithia ford in concord to diagnose over heating. Cooling system was checked and stated c.s. Was holding at that time, tore down motor, found bad bearings, oil pan milky, head gasket bad. Replaced w/4.2 engine which was covered under an ext warranty, other recommended fix clutch disc throw out bearings. 11/2000, pwr steering hose bad, replaced,10/01 ck eng lit one,, idle air cntrol valve replaced,6/02 overhearing, new thermo,coolnt flsh, oil change, new brakes recommended, done.9/4/02, overheating again, recommended new radiator/water pump, inqired on pcv modification recall, they will replace.
1997 ford f150 4.2 v6 oil pressure falls to zero after warm up... With warning. I was deceptively sold this problem without warrantee just last month.my truck has only 66k miles and now i discover a big ongoing problem... Just by placing this top line in any seach engine you'll reach... Http://forums.treemedia.com/fb/showthread.php?t=224that is 400 hits of the same problem which leads to engine failure. Even if its repaired prior to failure.
While driving the vehicle overheated due to a faulty intake manifold that caused coolant to leak inside the engine.the dealer was notified and determined that the engine needs to be replaced.please provide any additional information.
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Due to adesign flawfuel filler tube cracked, causingfuel toleak. Also,engine check light cameon, andvehicle overheated. Please provide further information.
When on the highway vehicle runs hot.whenpouring coolant in to it,vehicleleaks.to vehicledealer, and they could not remedy the problem.
(1)ford 1997 4.2 l v6, slow coolant leak/gasket leak resulting in internal terminal damage to the engine. (2) replacing lost coolant every so often is not unheard of for a common high mile engine but by doing so, the problem is gradualy getting worse until the engine locks up! (3)the fix is thousands of upset consumers spending hard earned dollars replacing a factory defective motor with another factory defective motor at the owners expense! thanks ford! found the problem is very common after researching the web. Please help!sincerly,ex-ford fan
Coolant leak.
Coolant leaks through timing chain cover;wipers come on unexpectantly while in off position.
Brought vehicle in to comply with recall. No problems previous to recall, after receiving vehicle back all problems started.recall workwas not done properly.screws were not reattached to covering over fan belt, oil change and new filter were not done according to recall.knocking started to occurin engine after vehicle was returned to me.called dealership back to report the 2 screws missing anda knocking sound coming from engine.was told to stop in on sat. To have someone put in the missing screws.returned to shop noone was around to do the work.while driving the truck sat. The engine oil lights up.had to find a store to buy oil and add to crankcase.had to do this twice that night. The vehicle is now at the dealeship.i have been told i need a new engine. They will put in a rebuilt engine.i am not satisfied with this solution.i feel that they have ruined my truck and i won't feel safe and secure in it anymore.please contact me so i can explain further.
I purchased a 1997 ford f-150 june 11, 2001 from two rivers cheverolet on 2/04/02 a hole was patched in the radiator of the vehicle. On 9/02/02 the radiator had another hole in it and this time had to be replaced.on 9/27/02 the heater core began leaking and had to be replaced.at that time i had taken the vehical back to the radiator specialist and he sugguested that the vehical might have electryolisis, said take the vehicale to the ford . I did they replaced the heater core and i had suggested to the service technian that it could have electroylisis.the service tech. Said that, that was not very possible. On 12/03/02 i took the vehicle back to the same ford garage for leaking of antifreeze, they said that they could not find any leaks and sent me on my way.on 3/10/03i was on the other side of the country and the heater core went again i took it to a local ford garage in the area that i was in and they replace the heater core again.on 5/21/03the heater core went again at this time i was in a different part of the country and at every ford garage i went to i told the story to the service advisor. The heater core was replaced. On 10/29/03 the heater core again failed and i took it back the same ford garage that i last had it at.again they replaced the heater core and this time told me that there was electryolisis in the vehicale.they replace heater core.on7/12/04 the heater core went again i took the vehicle back to the same ford garage and they said that they could replace the heater core and this time the radiator had a hole in it again.they also said that the problem would proably not go away and there was nothing else that they could do for me.i took it to a radiator specialist and they told me if they had had the vehicale when the problem first started that they would have been able to fix it.but now its been going on took long and there was a slim chance that they would be able to fix problem.now with no help from the(ford).
Consumer tookvehicle in to be examined because of a loss in coolant.a private mechanic noticed thattiming cover was cracked, and it needed to be replaced.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Email fm joey gansz (ar) inquiring if there is enough information & complaints to require ford to recall the engine gasket on the 1997 ford f150 pickup truck.*mrthe consumer experienced engine problems due to a faulty gasket which allowed coolant to leak into the cylinders.the manufacturer was contacted but refused to admit there was a problem even though a service bulletin (sb 99-20-7) was issued.*nlm
1997 ford f-150 intake manifold gasket failed along with a ton of other people.had to pay a hefty repair fee.there were no events leading up to it, just saw white smoke coming from my tail pipe.luckily i caught it real quick and it only cost the me repair of the entire gasket.a lot of times it is a whole new engine.my repair cost $500.
The vehicle has a faulty front cover gasket on the engine, which caused coolant leak in turn causing an overheat situation which lead to an intake manifold gasket failure, which may also lead to an engine failure.i took the vehicle to the t&w ford dealership in williamstown, kywhere they told me that the front cover would need to be replaced along with the gaskets and also o2 sensors at a cost of 1500.00, i did the work of gasket replacement at a cost of 60.00.
I own a 1997 ford f150 4.2l.my truck has been losing coolant for a while! i have replaced the water pump, replaced hoses, replaced thermostats,etc. My truck is now having a ticking sound when i start it in cold weather.i have come to find that ford motor company had previously issued a recall on this trucks engine for a faulty intake manifold gasket.i was never informed of this recall!!!i was informed of other recalls like lug nut failure, cruise control cables,etc, but never about the most expensive, most vital part of the truck the engine.the information of the recall was discover as i was on the web trying to find out how to fix the knocking sound. The web site had over 350 messages of people with the same problem!!! please help!!
Started vehicle in driveway, loud bang, white smoke out of tailpipe, and knocking in engine.mechanic says the engine is ruined - bend rods.one owner vehicle with 55,000 miles.
While travelingheard a knocking noise coming fromengine. Vehicle was serviced, and technicianstated that engine head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Ford motor company issued technical service bulletin ppb29 in december 1999 regarding failure of engine front cover gasket.i was not notified of the recall.in march 2001 ford motor company cancelled the recall. If the gasket was faulty in december 1999 how can it not be faulty today. What is my recourse for this problem. My local ford dealer estimated it would cost approximately $800.00.
Driving along at 40 mph, severe rod knocking on the driver side of 4.2 motor. Anti freeze in oil per timing chain cover, acid etched crank to rod bearing. Ford refused to fix-3000 miles over warranty. I paid $1000 for xtended warranty to fix. Dealer put in new rebuilt 4.2, 35,000 miles on 2nd engine when rod knocking on driver side of engine. Anti freeze in oil, acid etched crank to rod bearing again! truck sits in back yard, excellent condition. $4000 to put in new engine. Ford claims no responsibility for terrible craftsmanship on 4.2 engine.
While parked for 30 minutesvehicle caught on fire.the fire department stated the fire started inthe engine compartment. As a result, the vehicle was considered a total loss.
Engine check light illuminated, indicating that head gasket needed to be replaced.
Aftervehicle was examined for a manufacturer service program oningition,vehicle did not operate properly. Whendealership examinedvehicle, a hole inengine headwas discovered. Dealer informed consumer thatcomponent needed to repairwas no longer available, which required thatentire engine be replaced atconsumer's expense.please provide any additional information/attachments.
I have a ford f150 v6 4.2 with a blown engine. I started it one morning to a loud knocking and smoke from the exhaust.i understand this has been a frequent problem that ford refuses to take responsibility for.my truck has 81,000 miles on it.
The engine developed a severe knock when started one morning. The problem was a complete failure at the main crankshaft, severe wear at valve assembly, and corrosion throughout cooling chambers. Ford did a recall on the head gasket the year before, changing head gasket, hoses, & coolant. The truck is uses by house wife driving the children to school. Even though others have reported of same engine failure on 4.2l, ford denies any problem. 5 months later while the truck while the truck was sitting in the driveway, the engine wiring caught on fire, melting theplastic master cylinder, fueling the flames to melt all circuities and plastic. The abs lamp had lit earlier in the week, added brake fluid to reservoir, and the lamp went out. Independent fire investigator says evidence points to a defect in the abs/master cylinder wiring in the engine compartment.***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762417
Consumer stated the battery seemed to be dead.the next day the driver attempted to start vehicle again.the driver could hear a loud banging noise coming from the engine. Themechanic stated water had seeped down into the cylinders.
The head gasket on my "97" ford f150 failed while my wife was driving filling #4 cylinder with coolant and bending a rod. No warning, no overheating, water in the oil, etc. Only a flickering check engine light.my mechanic says it was simply a factory defective gasket and should not have blown considering mileage and up keep and maintenance done to this vehicle.after a little research on the internet i am finding this is not an isolated incident and that ford has had more than a few gasket failures with this engine. *ph**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770846
I went outside one early morning to start up my vehicle when i heard a loud pop that originated from the engine of my 1997 ford f-150 xlt.i took a look at the engine; however i am no mechanic.i attempted to start the engine again, but the engine would not turn. Ilater found out that the engine was locked because of the coolant leaking from a gasket into the cylinder causing one of the rods to bend.my mechanic informed me that the liquid was not allowing the rod to fully compress because of the pressure caused by the liquid.needless to say, he told me that the ford pick ups' engines have that problem and i would just be wasting my money repairing the original engine.he advised me to search for a rebuilt engine that had a warranty on it.due to the expense, my pick up is sitting there with a defective engine.this is the second ford i had purchased because i was so pleased with the first ford vehicle. However after this disappointment, i purchased a nissan instead.i make sure that i tell all my friends and relatives of this experience with ford and the unsatisfactory product they have put out.no wonder the toyota tundra and nissan titan are leaving ford behind!"built ford tough, right....
Engine failure bad gaskets leaked colant into engine threw a rod.
Complete engine failure on 1997 ford f150 4.2l 145k due to leaking gasket in engine, allowing engine coolant into engine, causing engine to freeze cylinder and throw a rod then engine completely stopped. I notices that engine coolant was disappearing and white smoke out of tail pipe, then check engine light went on, then soon after through a rod and engine seized up.my car now requires a new engine due to defective gasket allowing engine coolant into engine. This seems to be a recurring theme with ford engines in this year.
Engine front cover gasket leaked coolant into the engine block destroying engine and the transmission, engine would not idle down so that it could be down shifted.it is a manual transmission and the truck needed to be turned off so that the truck while off could be shifted from 5th back into first gear.once the truck was turned on, the transmission could be shifted up from first to second, and second to third etc.***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****739923
1997 ford f1504.2 motor failure. I have had to add coolant a few times over the past few years and could not find any leak, kept the oil changed every 3 thousand miles. The motor threw a rod and all the oil leaked out of the back of the engine. I found out on the internet that this is an ongoing problem with ford, and they will not fix the problem.
When attempting to clean the positive battery terminal engine started.
I am sending in a full letter to explain the "failures".it centers around tsb 99b29 and lack of owner notification of a bad front cover design that can lead to engine failure, which occurred in this case.additionally, i had a tie rod failure that was not addressed under warranty, but later broke while driving.also, my crank shaft pulley / dampener assembly fell off while highway driving (70 mph).there are other issues including door lock / key sticking. Campaign id number : 03v196000 component: steering:gear box:shaft sector.the engine cover gasket failed. *tc the serpentine failed, the transmission had an akward shift, the wipers operated periodically by themselves on high speed, there was little heat coming from the vents through the floor.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150 xlt. The vehicle was parked for over 18 hours and caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The origin of the fire was unknown. The fire started under the hood of the vehicle and it was destroyed. No one was injured. The manufacturer was called and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Engine vapor management valve failed.
Head gasket failed (cracked) causing other component failures.yh
I have a 1997 ford f150 pickup. It has the 4.2l v6. I had 84,000 miles on the vehicle and had to replace the motor due to a bent rod. The rod damage was caused by a leaking gasket that allowed coolant into the cyclinder. When the truck was attempted to be started the fluid (does not compress) prevented the piston from full travel and bent the rod. This is a serious defect. Ford is aware of this and denies everything. After this happened, i became aware of many many others with the same problem.
1997 ford f150 suffered from premature failure of the engine's gaskets.*mrthis caused theengine to lockup either from coolant in cylinder bores or crank bearing failure.at high speeds this could cause skid and loss of control.also coolant leaks out front of engine on ground and tires when going forward.
Failure of spark plug on f150 1997 4.6l. No extra consequences except cost of repair of a feature that never should have failed.
With only 1200 miles over warranties engine should have been replaced by ford motror .head gasket and front cover seal should not of leaked /100,000 miles or more.
While traveling onhighway there is a noise coming fromrear of vehicle.oil was leaking from underneath of vehicle.
Recently my 1997 ford 150 4.2l started clatter.. From what i understand from conversations with other 4.2l efi owners from 1997-2001 this particular engine has a significant problem of sorts.. I was wander if there are any other specific complaints?it is going to cost me between 4,000 and 5,000 to replace the engine.. While my truck had a bit over 100,000 miles i've met and spoke with several owners who have had significantly less mileage with identical problems. I've maintained the truck within factory specifications.. During the normal course of event, is was using 1quart of oil per 2,000 miles which seemed a bit distressing.are there any pending class actions against ford motor for this particular condition and if so where can i be informed of the process?*la
Engine piston rusted.
The front cover seals and intake gaskets failed causing anti freeze to leak into the oil.*mjs
My 1997 ford f-150 4x4 spontaneously burst into flames from the engine compartment after having been parked in my driveway for 12 hours over night. The engine had not been run, was not hot, and had no malfunctioning parts to my knowledge. I was awakened friday morning by a jogger beating on my front door screaming that my truck was on fire. It burned the engine completely, destroyed the hood, cab, and the entire of the front end of the truck before it could be put out by the fire department. The local fire marshal and arson investigator investigated the fire and found no signs of malfunctions. Parked the vehicle at 6:00 pm at around 6:00 am the next morning the vehicle caught on fire.the fire was coming from the engine compartment.the fire seemed to be hottest on the drivers side of vehicle.the tire on the drivers side was totally melted.the tire on the passenger side did not fail.shortly before the fire the cruise control stopped working.once in a while the check engine light would come on.at one point an interlock switch on the vehicle brake pedal was replaced because could not get the vehcile out of park.will e-mail pictures to bruce york.only aftermarket equipment was a stereo professionaly installed.the vehicle only had liabilty insurance.
Engine failure on ford 4.2l v6.
Consumerwas traveling about 40 mph onhighwayand heat level linestayed inred zone.he added coolant intoengine. Vehicle was okay.the vehicle was leakingdue to timing chain cover failure.
Failure of front engine cover gasket on 4.2l engine in 1997 ford f150 pickup truck.
My 1997 ford f-150 started to leak coolant into the cylinder. I decided to buy a brand new motor from ford back in 2005 because repair the leaking gasket was not worth it. There is a group of people saying that ford should have or indeed have recalled these motors and i never new about it. I was never informed when i took to a ford dealership. I paid $2500 for a motor ford should have paid as i am understanding from what i read online.
My 1997 f-150 4.2l v6 with 128,000 miles started experiencing an unaccountable for water loss that quickly turned into a rough idle on cold starts and then very noticeable steam from the exhaust at what time it was taken in for repair with a suspected blown head gasket.dismantling the engine, there was water in the top end but there is no indication of head gasket failure and the heads have been pressure tested for leaks and turned out ok. It appears that the intake or intake gasket is the problem and upon online research it was discovered that ford has had prior complaints of intake and gasket failures.
Timing gasket failure followed by engine failure. Good running truck brought to firestone shop for diagnosis & repair of water leak. Timing gasket and water pump replaced. Water pump was not leaking, but had 100k miles. After leak repair severe hesitation noted on acceleration from stop. While returning to firestone oil pressure drop at red light after passing other vehicle. Cam shaft sensor now bad and changed; hesitation fixed, pressure ok. Drove < 5 miles; accelerated onto interstate & drove 4 mi. At 1st stop after exiting interstate oil pressure drop. Returned to firestone. Now i need a new engine--$3000!
Owner was notified of recall 99b29 of the leaky front cover gasket therefore paid for repair.nlm
Vehicle was leaking fluid & overheating.consumer had to pay $600 for repairs. Consumer found outvehicle wasnot recalled due to vin.manufacturer would not make an exception although this vehicle had the same exact problem.water pump failed.the customer requests the manufacturer to pay the cost of timing cover gasket replacement and the cost of new water pump installed.
Apparent engine failure due to timing cover gasket recall 'fix'-coolant in oil?
Sparkplug blowing out.
Have owned a 1997 ford f-150 pickup truck for approximately 3 years and have just been told that it has a thrown rod (second time in the last 2 years).
Timing chain cover broke, resulting in water leakage.
Spark plug has blown out of my 1997 ford f150 for the second time. First fix was using a helicoil. Second fix will have to be the same. According to information gathered from the www, this is a common problem fixed only by replacing the entire cylinder head ($3,000+) this is poor quality manufacturing and corporate america turning its back, once again, on the consumers that keep them going.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. He stated that whileexiting a driveway at approximately 5 mph, there was a loud, unusual noise followed by the vehicle independently decelerating. The vehicle was driven to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the spark plugs had detached from the vehicle and stripped the threads holding the spark plugs in place. In addition, the failure caused the spark plug wires to melt. The vehicle was repaired with a coil spark plug kit. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were 67,000.
Gasket failed caused piston rod to bend, engine rebuild cost over $1500.i contacted ford, they said there were no recalls and they never had that problem before.
I have a 1997 f150 4.2 v6 that i purchased new from ford.i noticed that it was losing coolant, but could not find a leak.in 2005, with only 89000 miles on the vehicle i started it up one afternoon when i was on my way home from work and it was running rough.i drove it home and parked it and went out approximately an hour later and started it up and it had a very loud rod knock.i was just researching rebuild kits and rebuilt engines when i came across all the posts about hydrolock.i now know that this was a situation that ford was aware of, but did nothing to correct and left people like myself with a vehicle that was well maintained and did not last.unfortunately, i did not have the means to repair and the vehicle has been sitting all this time.i think they should have taken responsibility when they found out and people like myself would have had protection on our investment.
I have a 1997 ford f-150 with a 4.2 l engine, which just turned over 81,000 miles. I have followed the maintenance schedule to a "t", changing the oil every 3000 miles, (which i have receipts for) trying to make it last as long as posible. In about two weeks the truck will be 7 years old and still looks as good as it did the day i drove it of the lot. Yesterday morning, i started up my truck and it sounded like the engine was coming apart. I had it towed to my mechanic who informed me that the engine was not firing on two ofthe cylinders, that one of them was only firing at around 40%,and that a valve was knocking. Technically, the engine was blown. I contacted ford about the problem and they denied any existing problems with this paticular engine . I read several other complaints that were consistant with mine and wish that someone would explain why ford is not taking responsibility for this obvious manufacturer defect. I had all the recall work performed on schedule by ford dealerships. I am so distraught about this that i will never purchase another ford product and will advise all friends and family of the same.
Engine front cover gasket leaked-replacement at 350.00 in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck in this recall. After reairing the engine, the engine failed and is now being replaced at 3500.00 dollars. Ford's recall is inadequate.
My 1997 ford f-150, which has been primarily driven on the highway, and has been well-maintained throughout it's lifespan, just threw a rod at 107,000 miles. This is ridiculous that this should have happened at this low mileage. I would like to find out if there are any complaints on record regarding this and the best way to handle it with ford.
Complete engine failure by blown head gasket which could result in loss of control of vehical. Common among 1997 & 1998 ford f-150s with the new v6 4.2 engines.
'97 f150 4.2 v8 coolant leak, engine blown @ 140,000 after several head gasket repairs.
I own a 1997 f-150 ford pickup with the triton v8 4.6l engine.after having 10,5000 mile schedule service to replace spark plugs and tune up the number 4 cylinder plug began to pop-out" of the block.so far no damage to the vehicle, but it wasnot fixed yet.i knewthis was a"common problem that wasinvestigated before, but i wanted to document that the problem continued, and ford neededto acknowledge the defect.i was told by my ford dealership that if i drove with number 4 cylinder misfiring for an extended period it may cause hydro lock or fire damage to the engine.that waspretty serious and soundedlike an admission from fordsdealers that there was a serious problem. The dealer has been very helpful, andwasworking to fix the problem so i have no complaint against the dealer.however, just because there hasn't been a fatality with this defect did notmean there shouldn't be an admission by ford of the design defect,and a recall to fix the problem without charge to the customer.
My ford f-150 4.2 l engine threw a rod on march 8 2006, with less than 61k miles on the motor. The failure was due too water seeping into the cylinders from a defective gasket . I have maintained this vehicle per ford's printed manual and have the records to prove it. The result of the problem has cost me over 3,000 dollars for an engine replacement. I expect ford motor co. To reimburse me for my damages financially. I spoke with a service manager at a local ford dealershipand he said he has never known of ford to reimburse a customer in this type of situation. Therefore i decided to file this complaint. My truck is now being repaired by an independent service garage.
We purchased this ford vehicle from a ford dealer eight months ago.we just learned it has a blown engine probably resulting from coolant leaking into the engine.we've learned ford has replaced other '97 f150engines with this defect.our dealer indicates there have been no such service bulletins.we paid $12,000 eight months ago.
Vehicle started rough and ran poorly. Parked overnight, next morning engine was locked up. Would not turn over and felt like it was jammed. Finally got it to start, running poorly and white smoke poured out of the exhaust. Had vehicle taken to mechanic, who found out that the head gasket was the problem when he found the plugs were gunked up and white like vanilla pudding. Engine had to be sent out and rebuilt.
Engine failure 4.2 f150 1997. 110,000 miles front gasket replaced recall. No lost of coolant until now. Morning engine missed for 15-20 secondsfor several days prior to failure. Day of failure engine turned a small amount and would not move by starter. Allowed to set and started later and when started it sounded like it was coming apart. All lubricants changed regular with synthetics. Apparently a rod broke when coolant ran into cylinder and starting cause the rod to bend and starting later caused the bend to break.
Engine motor was making a knocking noise, and has no oil pressure. This could result in the engine blowing up. Cause unknown.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that a rod punctured the oil pan and ruined the engine.the vehicle is unable to be driven and has not been to the dealer.he has discovered several other people who have experienced the same failure.the vin, speed, and mileage information were unavailable.
Refer to tsb 99207 lower intake manifold failure. Coolant will get into either the intake or exhaust ports, with potential to cause engine failure. Most failures are occuring between 60 and 80k miles. Just past most ford warranties.they installed a high failure gasket in the 1997 f150 with the 4.2l v6 for approximately a year, and now people are reaping the benefits of the repair cost to correct.if you refer to www.f150online.com and see the message boards, the problems are beginning to pour in as these trucks reach this mileage.ford did not notify any owners and should have done so, so that the owner may have taken the appropriate and corrective actions with the dealer.
The truck was built with the exhaust exiting in front of the right rear tire, which caused excessive heat to the tire and a burning smell.the hub caps and wheels were discolored, and the rear axle seal leaked, all these problems were caused by the defective exhaust system which was due to the extreme heat. The rear oil seal leaked oil. *mr*ph
Left and right head gaskets failed allowing coolant to leak into cylinders.****dimms 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis******770825.
The front cover gasket failed , the consumer is requesting reimbursement per recall 99b29.nlm
Problems with engine on 1997 ford f150. *mr there was a loud tapping noise which had come from the engine.the consumer received a recall letter which described the same problems as the consumers vehicle.the recall service was performed, but less than 25k miles later, the consumer was told that a new engine was needed.*scc
Ipurchased a 1997 ford f-150 from a jacksonville resident in december of 2004about three weeks ago, i went out to start it and heard loud banging from the engine compartment accompanied by bellows of smoke from the exhaust,i had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and, after the tech checked it out, was in formed the engine was shot. He then explained that the f-150s have had a trend problem with these engines for years; coolant would leak into a cylinder causing too much compression resulting in a bent or broken rod.it cost me $4220.00 to replace an engine ford knew was defective.i sent a letter (attached) to fordand received a call from customer service basically telling me it was the owner's responsibility.this vehicle was meticulously cared for according to the owner's manual but, because of an engineering problem with the manufacturer, the engine failed.i researched and found hundreds of stories like mine at http://forums.treemedia.com/fb/showthread.php?t=224&page=1&pp=15 . I fined it extremely unfair that i and hundreds if not thousands of others have to bear the financial burden of replacing a defective engine.these vehicles should have been recalled years ago.
Timing cover gasket is leaking.i have seen dozens of posts on the internet that ford fixed this for free as a recall, but ford denies any recall.this is a premature failure that is happening often enough for a full recall of all 97 f150 with the 4.2liter engine.
Ford f-150 complaint on 4.2l /v6 engine.engine had total failure at 69k due to engine coolant leak into motor.i never received any recall notices for gasket problem noted in owner notification bulletins and technical service bulletins issued by ford.this is a major problem due to poorly engineered faulty parts used by ford in this motor.this is a major problem and all v6 f-150 owners should be compensated for damages by ford.i need to pay four thousand dollars to replace the engine.
Engine coolant leaking through the engine's front gasket.leaking a jug of coolant every two to three hours.will cost me over $700 to fix.can't afford to fix, so i am without a vehicle.the mechanic provided me with a document from ford advising dealerships they knew the problem existed, but didn't recall the vehicle.got stuck on the side of the road for over an hour in 20 degree weather.lucky my 3 year old was not with me.if they knew there was a problem, then they should have recalled the vehicle.
Consistent problem with theengine light. Engine needed to be replaced. Dealer inspectedvehicle for several years andcouldn'tfix the engine light.
Re: 97 ford f- 150 pickup w/ 4.2l v 6 it has come to my attention that this engine gives trouble w/ failing head gaskets . Mine failed at 86,560 mi. Engine coolant/antifreeze leaking into #s 3 & 6 cylinders so both sides of engine were affected ford owes me $1765 dollars if they knew of this problem please help!
Rod bearing failure at only 73000 miles.
Lower intake manifold gasket failure resulting in bent connecting rod requiring major engine repair.*****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis *******770801.
Engine crank wore out at 35000 mi service rep would not replace engine . Only rebuilt lower engine. Now the upper part of engine going bad had to pay 1000.00 for extended warrenty because when yourebuild the one part of an engine the other tends gobad within a few months . I offered to pay extra for the new engine they would no let me get one now my truck will be back in the shop once more for a upper rebuild befor long.
Front housing seal forengine , located behind motor pump,is leaking anti-freeze.consumer is concerned anti-freeze could contaminateoil supply, and cause damage toengine. Dealership has not examinedvehicle.please provide any additional information / documentation.
After recall work was performedfor the timing cover, when drivingvehicle and going to applybrakes, oil light would come on.oil pressure would drop, andengine would operate erratically.consumer formed by another dealershipstated that if engine coolant was entered intooil system and/or oil pan, and vehicle has been driven for approximately 250 miles,engine will become damaged, and needed to be replaced. Dealership that performedrecall work stated the engine was running normally when turned over toconsumer, and theywere not responsible because regular oil changes were not performed on vehicle.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Seal failed on timing gear cover and allowed anti freeeze to mix with engine oil, crankshaft and rod bearings had to be replaced. Cj
Owner was notified of recall 99b29 of the leaky front cover gasket therefore paid for repair.nlm
Normal use of 4.2 v6 ford engine oil pressure drops to 0 psig at engine idle after trying to fix the problem my self (25 years auto mechanic 17 years aviation tech) and searching the web for others with the same problem and there are thousands i have found the fix is rebuild or replace the engine $2000.00 - $6000.00 fomoco should share in this expense but i have not heard of anyone with help from ford i will state that many have been and will be injured momentarily.
Consumer received notification from ford , in service program #99b29, thatengine gasket front cover was defective and would be replaced with a redesigned model.consumer complainedthat there was an expiration date of march 31, 2001 for this service program, and ford was not going to replace this defective component for free when this defect could cause engine coolant leaks.please provide any additional information/attachments.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.while driving 45 mph, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine.the vehicle was brought to the dealer and the engine was replaced.as a result, the engine began to overheat and a significant lost of coolant resulted due to a reservoir failure.at 80,000 miles, the contact began to experience oil pressure failure, which the dealer stated was caused by a bent piston rod on the crank case.the manufacturer would not assist the contact because the vin excluded the vehicle from the recall.ford claimed to have only issued a partial level b recall.the failure originated 6 weeks ago, but has been ongoing since june of 2006.the technician suggesting waiting until the engine fails to have it replaced again.the current mileage is 850 and failure mileage was 108,000.
#3 spakplug blewout of my 1997 ford f-150 with 5.4 liter engine. I have yet to repair this problem .
While driving at approx 30mph heard a noise coming from engine compartment i then heard a loud bang, when i looked out rearview mirror i seen a engine part rolling down road. Veh lost power steering ability. Veh towed to dealership (roy o'brien ford) dealer stated crankshaft pulley &dampner snapped off engine damaging belttension bar and fan.dealer and ford motor refusing to assist!!! total bill approx 600.00.
1997 f-150 4.2 engine failure due to known (by ford) defect that allows coolant to leak in to engine and damage the engine.the vehicle ([xxx] failed at my son's school over 100 miles from home.this particular problem is well documented on the internet.unfortunately, we did not realize this until the engine failed.there are many ford customers anxious for government support to require a recall to help finance this very expensive (~$4,000) problem. Updated 07/17/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I drove to work that morning and everything was fine. I went to my truck to leave work that evening and when i cranked my vehicle it made a loud pop like a back fire in the engine compartment and started rattling immediately. I shut my truck off and opened the hood to see if i noticed anything out of the ordinary and found nothing out of place. I had my truck towed to a local dealership and was told i had suffered internal engine damage at start up and would need a new engine. The cost would be almost $4000.00. I got a second opinion from another mechanic who worked at another ford dealership in my area and was told that these particular engines (the 4.2l in the 1997 model year) had a problem with the gaskets allowing water to leak into the cylinder (water cannot be compressed so it kicked back and bent the rod) causing internal engine damage. I was told by the mechanic that there was a recall that addressed this problem and that ford has since corrected it in subsequent model years. It is apparent that ford knows of this problem, but chooses not to do anything to help the affected customers. I did call ford's customer service hotline and was told that the recall did not include my vehicle even though it had the same problem because it was not manufactured at the plant that the recall covered. I asked why the recall was not broadened to include all 4.2l engines since this is evidently a widespread problem. I also wanted to know if i had any recourse at all and was told that i could have the engine replaced at my expense and if ford decided to broaden the scope of the recall i may be eligible for a refund in the future. If the recall would have included my vehicle i would not be lodging this complaint now. If you know there is a manufacturing defect the right thing to do is to correct it and keep your customer base. Do you know of any recourse that i may have in trying to get this problem corrected? any help would be greatly appreciated.
My truck was taken in for a brake repair the week of march 6- 10, 2006. We got the truck back drove it a 100 miles on the weekend with no problems. On monday, 3/13/06, i noticed it missing after 40 miles an hour. My husband drove it to work the next day to see what i was talking about. He had the same problem. I took my son to work on thursday and it was still missing. When on the freeway, i got it up to 65/70 mph when it just started slowly down. I could no longer give it any gas. I was able to pull onto a large shoulder where i had it towed into a transmission shop i trusted. On inspection, the transmission was flooded with water and coolant as well as the engine due to a faulty radiator. I had replaced the radiator april 11, 2005. This was not the first radiator replaced. This was the 4th radiator. I had the truck towed to the dealership that installed the radiator and was told that my engine and transmission had failed. I'm waiting for a call back with an explanation as to why. I was told that i would have to have an engine breakdown which would cost me, to find out why it failed. We have had numerous problems with the whole cooling system in general since 1999. Ranging from changed head gaskets, heater cores, radiators, etc. It has become apparent from reading on the fight back site: [http://forums.treemedia.com/fb/showthread.php?p=836&page=2&pp=15] that this a common unresolved issue with the ford company. Apparently this is a common complaint that has yet to be taken seriously. I counted out 226 complaints on the nhtsa site under engine and engine: cooling throughe/e:c:exsys:manifold/header/muffler/tailpipe. I've always trusted the ford company as my father-in-law retired from there. We always had great service until his particular dealership closed. I am not complaining about any one dealer as i've been to many different people to service my car when they closed. This seems to be a manufacture responsibility
This concerns a 1997 f-150 ford pickup with a 4.2 l 6 cylindermotor. I've had to add coolant to it for several months and couldn't find a leak or any in the oil. Five days ago while trying to start it the motor gave a loud bang and white smoke boiled out. Now it knocks like a bent or broken rod and blows white smoke out of the tail pipe. I found a website on the internet where dozens of people with trucks having the same motor are all having the same problem between 76000-110000 miles. Mine has 109,000 miles and from the reports, ford is trying to put all of this on the dealers and the dealers are just wanting to fix the motors @ $600 -$4000 dollars. The people with the problem say that it is a faulty head gasket and that they were recalled, but i never received that recall. I don't have the money to fix a motor that was faulty when i bought the thing.
Upon starting vehicle consumer heard a tapping noise. Then the noise becamelouder. Enginehead gasket developed a leak which caused water to get into the engine. As a result, after a period of time, the piston connecting rod snapped. Dealership indicated this was a common problem with this engine.to correct the problem the engine has to be replaced.
My 97 ford 4.2l, which is paid for and has 60,000 miles has thrown a rod. According to research, this is a problem that ford has been aware of and has chosen to do nothing about. I have faithfully taken the truck in for regular maintenance and all factory recalls. I have a truck that is going to cost me $4,000 to repair because of ford's negligent. Ford needs to step up to the plate and do what is right for their faithful customers.
My engine front cover gasket has failed in line with ford's recall 99b29.ford does not include my truck in this recall campaign.my truck is currently leaking a great deal of coolant through the failed front cover gasket.this could lead to a catastrophic engine failure.i have contacted ford about this problem several times with no success.they have indicated that they have no intentions of helping me or fixing my truck.
"lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil.issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no. 99-20-7."
Coolant leaking in to crank case due to defective gaskets, please see http://www.leakingfords.com/ for details.
Low amounts of coolant loss, knocking in engine, and the engine runs poorly.had the engine looked at by three mechanics, including castrucci ford in milford, and they all informed me that the rods in the engine are bad because coolant is getting into the engine.diagnosis: new engine required.
Truck and been parked the previous day with no problem, upon cranking the next day motor started knocking. Inspection shows bent piston rod on # 3 cylinder which allowde the piston to strike the crank shaft. This was caused fron the head gasket allowing fluid to seep into the cylinder.
1997 ford f-150, wipers quit while using them in rain, head gasket leaks oil on exhaust which intern smokes and could possibly cause fire.
There was no significant event that lead up to the failure.the failure is that the spark plugs are popping out of the heads.this happened on a 1997 ford f150 5.4 supercab pickup, it has also happened to a few other of our pickups and to a couple of our service vans.we had to have the spark plug holes tapped and re-drilled and install a new plug.it is quite and expensive procedure not only for the repairs but the down time of our vehicles.this seems to be happening a lot.could you please get back to me if you have had similar complaints.or let me know if i am complaining to the wrong place.thank you.
Vehicle was leaking anti-freeze. Prior to leakage, vehicle was overheating. Took to mechanic, andinformed consumer thatcould not locate where leakage waslocated after checking pressure. Drove vehicle secondtime, and problem was discovered intiming chain cover gasket. Mechanic finally repaired problem.consumer was informed by a parts manager that this was a recall, however this vehicle was not included because it was built at the end of the year.
My 1997 ford f150 with a4.2l v-6 engine began giving me problems a few months ago. It began having an erratic starting problem. It then began to blow out white smoke out of the exhaust. I checked the coolant system with pressure gauges, and everything showed to be fine. I did this several times, because white smoke continued to come out of the exhaust. Then i went to start it the other morning and it turned over and fired once. Then it made a real loud banging noise, and would not crank again. I continued to work with it, and finally got it to crank again, and it was knocking. The knocking sound was coming from the oil pan. I pulled the engine out, and took it apart. The rod in the #4 cylinder is bent due to coolant in the cylinder. I have heard this happening to many people, and think that fordshould step up and take responsibility!
Engine idles high and then drops down low. Mechanic stated thatengine was getting ready to throw a rod.
1.ticking noise similar to valve train noise.engine seemed difficult to start last usage day prior to failure.2.engine wouldn't turn over.engine determined to be hydro-locked.won't turn over.3.engine replaced with rebuilt engine.(good description of problem is available from jasper engines at http://www.jasperengines.com/pdf/38_42_tb.pdf).a bunch of people with this problem can be found here:http://forums.treemedia.com/fb/archive/index.php/t-224.html
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The frontal head gaskets were leaking.also he hears knocking in the engine caused by a defective connection rod.the vehicle was taken to the dealer.he was refused service because he purchased a vehicle from a different dealer. The manufacturer was notified and he was advised that there was a class action law suitfor the failure. He was then advised to file a complaint with nhtsa. The failure mileage 219,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
#1 0r #2 piston rod knocked a hole through oil pan during a major engine failure. This should not happen to an engine at 51000 miles. I feel this engine had a defect at manufacture or a design flaw as i find i am not alone in having this engine fail.
Head gasket has gone out, causing a rod inengine to break. Andengine has blowen. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Please provide further information
Vehicle was parked, and would not start up at all.there was water coming from inside of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.
I purchased a used 1997 f-150 (4.2l v-6) in july of 2000. Just after i had purchased it a bearing in the motor went out. There was 68,000 miles on the vehicle at that time. There was an extended warranty on the vehicle but ford covered it 100%. They installed a new long block engine free of charge. The new engine had a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. I recently brought the vehicle in for a check engine light and they found out that the #4 cylinder was burning radiator fluid. The dealership disassembled the motor and said the only cause for the water could be pinholes in the cylinder head. Which was caused during the casting process. Now the engine is 8 months old with 24,000 miles on it. Ford will not cover any of the work. The probable cause of the first engine going out was a leaky water seal gasket that was replaced. Now engine number two is going bad because of water. The vehicle now has 92,000 miles on it, but it took two engines to get it there. Knowing that the first scheduled service is set for 100,000 miles. I think ford should stand behind this second engine and cover the cost. This wasnt caused by any abuse, it was caused from a faulty part from the factory. This engine was bad from the start. I just find it difficult to pay the 1,500 dollars to replace a faulty part on a brand new engine. This is a problem ford is aware of, they just won't admit it.
1997 ford f150 4.2l v 6 engine.went to start the truck and it ran very rough.cut it off and had it towed to the local ford dealer, they said it had a bent rod and would need a rebuilt engine at a cost of $5,000. I did some research on the internet and found 100's of complaints about this engine all with the same symptoms. Now i'm stuck shopping around for a better deal on rebuilt engines than the ford dealer provided.
I noticed my ford 4.2l v-6 was losing coolant.but, there was no leaks externally.i went out to start it the other morning, and it would not turn over.i searched the internet, and found info on hydrolocking and bad gaskets.i removed all the spark plugs, and cranked the engine.lots of coolant came out of cylinder 1.now, i'm looking at best all new gaskets, or possibly a new engine if the timing cover gaskets weren't replaced under the recall.
While driving windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipersto operate unexpectedly which may cause an accident.also, problem with the oil stick. It seems to be cracking or falling apart, which may cause by some type of metal rubbing against the oil stick.causes unknown.
Tune up. See odi no 562415.nar 12/04/2002.*mrthe consumers vehicle was taken to ford service department to get a tune up. 4 hours later the engine sounded as if it was going to blow apart. The consumer requested a meeting with the service attendant to get an explanation as to why the vehicle is now malfunctioning. The consumer would reimbursement for damages done to the vehicle.
Leaking coolant internally due to known manufacturer defect in gaskets.there was no external leaks, just disappearing coolant levels and car overheating.after the coolant was topped off,i tried starting the car the next morning, the car wouldn't start due to hydrolock.when it did finally start, the engine produced a loud pinging sound (such as a rod knock). I am in the process of going further into the engine to assess damage.this is a know defect to the manufacturer as they have released a tsb to address the problem.of course this is only shared with the public after damage is done.please help!
Water was found in the oil during a routine oil change in aug 2002.the vin was traced back to be part of the timing chain cover recall.when the vehcile was brought to the dealer, the dealer claimed no knowledge of the recall.when ford customer service was contacted, they did acknowlege the recall, and that the vehicle was part of the recall.we never received the letter, and we were informed that the recall had expired and the repair would not be covered.we made the decision to pay $800 for the recall repair (which the dealer happened to have a kit in stock).six months later, the engine has apparently blown another gaseket (sounds like the manifold gasket from others experience) and filled the #1 cylinder with water.other internal damage is unknown, the engine will be replaced rather than repaired again.
Hydrolock on 1997 ford f-150 v6 4.2 engine. Was not aware of any problems with the engine until the engine seized and was quoted $4500 for a new rebuild engine. I was curious of why the engine would seize and did some internet searches only to find it is a common problem with engine year and build. Why was i never notified of the potential for this problem if so many others have experienced it, and what to watch out for if symptoms of this condition are evident?
Engine would be making loud knocking noises. Tookvehicle to mechanicand was informed that engine pistonswere knocking withincylinders. They were wobbling. The defective engine was replaced.
Truck running great,turned on next day loud rattling water out the exhaust oil pressure gone,intake manifold leak, possible bent rod and motor needs to be replaced. 4.2l motor has a know defect that ford did not let the public know.
1997 ford f150 4.2l v-6 when first starting engine cold it would miss bad for up to 30 second and then would clear up and run fine. Started loosing antifreeze with no external leakage, eventually engine steamed from exhaust. The next morning i started truck and the engine made a loud knocking noise and i found that the coolant reservoir was empty. I turned the truck off immediately and i was never able to get the engine to turn over again. Upon removing the engine and checking the connecting rods i found that the number 1 rod was bent and the bottom of the piston was broken off from it hitting the crank shaft.i am in the process of replacing the engine.
My 1997 ford f-150 4.2 l 6 cylinder engine has been consuming antifreeze at a low but steady rate for a couple years....i did not know why. Now i do the gasket has a leak into a cylinder and the truck has a major engine problem, that will require overhaul or replacement.for some time i have had very hard starts where the engine will not roll over without difficulty this is an ongoing problem among others with this engine.
Comsumer was turning into a parking lot and heard something click.consumer took a look and went to a nearby garage.nearest ford dealer was 15 miles away. 3 bolts had sheared completely off. Manufacturer stated they hadn't seen a problem like this,butwarranty was expired.
While drivingat any speed and without warningengine would die out, causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer has been notified.
My 1997 ford f150, 4.2l v6, has been losing coolant since about 2004. My son had a difficult time starting the vehicle one afternoon.finally i got it started and drove 5 miles home.the next afternoon the car started quickly but immediately started banging away.my mechanic says the engine is dead - bad rod. Now i find out from the internet that this is a known issue with this engine but ford refuses to acknowledge it.trade in value on the car is zero because all the 2nd tier dealers know about the engine problem.i'm out the cost of a new engine (seems only fair after my 96 windstar needs new head gaskets because they wear out at 30k miles) apparently if you know a ford mechanic, he will tell you the motor has been bad since the day it was first manufactured. This motor should not have failed and had it not been for the faulty gasket leaking coolant into the motor it wouldn't have. From reading web sites i have found that ford issued a recall on the gasket and then pulled it.i never received a bulletin on the faulty gasket.don't expect to own another ford, but some financial help would sure soothe my frustrationif someone wants the parts to use to acquire compensation from ford i can keep the dead engine for a couple of weeks.
Ford has engine problems and will not take responsibility for the gasket problem. I have documentation that proves of this existing problem with 1997 f-150 series truck. My truck has been at norris ford for 3 months, the bill is 4600.00 to date.
Complete loss of coolant.head gasket was originally replaced under tsb#99131,relating to coolant leaking through the head into the oil.the problem however has continued with a complete loss of coolant through the head gasket approx every 6-8 months.
Iwas driving my truck and heard a loud pop, as if a tire had blown or drive component broke.my truck began to run rough and shake after the noise and continued when i came to a stop very shortly after the sound.it also continued after i came to a stop and put my truck in park.also, it increased in severity but lessened in time interval, of an obvious knock.i learned i had blown a spark plug out of my head, taking the threads in the head with it.the two options are to remove the head from the motor, which costs about what the truck is worth, or to fix it with the head on the motor and take chances that no metal shavings enter the cylinders.both options require a heli-coil for the head.i had to heli-coil my head to replace the spark plug since there were no threads for the spark plug to attach to.
Dt:consumer owned a 1997 ford f150. It had ablown gasket. When the truck was turned on there was an extreme knocking. Vehicle was taken to a ford dealership; they stated that the rod was bent.the engine needed to be replaced.the truck had less than 87,000 miles.
Blown head gasket in 1997 ford 4.2l v6.
Consumer stateswhile driving theengine light comes and stays on. Hadvehicle check, the evaporative system gross leak was detected code po455.contacted dealer.
Oil pan is rusting through.
Ford f150 v6 total engine failure. Engine threw a rod on the #1 cylinder.vehicle has been meticulously cared for and not driven hard at all.the internet is abundant with complaints of this engine. *nlm
Steering is very hard to control while driving. The vehicle would drift without warning. The engine needs oil every month. Had been to dealership numerous times to have problems repaired. They still exist. *ml
Engine motor caught on fire at the dealership. The neutral safety switch shorted out, flames appeared and burnt the brake booster.
Upon start up engine was making a knocking sound. Problem was diagnosed as a bent rod for the number one piston.blown intake gasket caused a leak.
Engine locked up from coolant from intake gasket leak at 78813 milesfordfleet.com there was a recall for intake gasket but never received recall1997 ford f150 4.2l engine.
Front engine cover gasket failed allowing coolant to leak is this problem covered under recall tsb# 99b29 dec. 1999 what do i do ? i never got a recall from ford or dealer.
I own a 1997 ford f-150 purchased in 2000 from a ford dealership.i never received the onp recall about a failure in the front cover gasket and now i am facing costly repairs.furthermore the repairs were never conducted on my vehicle prior to my purchase despite knowledge of the recall.
I purchased a ford factory motor 4.2v6 crate motor for my f150, back in 2004. The motor has 10,000 miles on it and has blown for the 2nd time during this trucks lifetime. I had it serviced because the check light came on. Ford replaced the sensor and took it for a test drive and the service technician came back with blown motor, and will not fix it. Their are currently hundreds of complaints against this motor and no one has had any luck with it. I would like to know if their is anyone that could help me with this matter.
2/01 vehicle was brought to lithia ford in concord to diagnose over heating. Cooling system was checked and stated c.s. Was holding at that time, tore down motor, found bad bearings, oil pan milky, head gasket bad. Replaced w/4.2 engine which was covered under an ext warranty, other recommended fix clutch disc throw out bearings. 11/2000, pwr steering hose bad, replaced,10/01 ck eng lit one,, idle air cntrol valve replaced,6/02 overhearing, new thermo,coolnt flsh, oil change, new brakes recommended, done.9/4/02, overheating again, recommended new radiator/water pump, inqired on pcv modification recall, they will replace.
Engine failed at 46,900 miles due to water in the engine from a leaking gasket.the same gasketwas replaced a year earlier by ford under recall 99b29.given that there are numerous postings on this type of failure, how many reported failures are required to mandate a vehicle recall?
I was driving home when i heard a loud pop from the engine.i turned off the engine, and popped hood to investigate.the backfire continued upon starting engine.brought car to dealership to find out that the spark plug had blown out of the engine head.ford had issued a service bulletin stating the entire engine head should be replaced.$3400.further, i saw the same report on kare 11 news by jane shortal.check out kare11.com for complete article.apparently, this is a known problem, but ford refuses to recognize it.
Notice engine coolant extremly low added 1+gallons noticed still loosing coolant. Took 1997 ford f150 with 4.2l v6 and only 75,700 miles on engine to ford dealer ford dealer stated "no external leak found and can not find any possable internal leak. But need to replace intake set part#f652-9433-c, egr gasket part#f6az-90476-b, timming gasket part#yf2z-6020-aa, f. Crank seal part#f18z-6701-a, w/p gasket part#f65z-8507-ba, intake bolts part#n606526.5100 and n605894.5309, t-body gasket f75z-9e936-aa, and imrc bushingf5rz-9f955-ab" aparently ford has and has had a gasket problem that needs to be delt with.
In fall of 2003, had coolant leak at 60,000 miles.coolant was pooring out of front of motor.ford dealer said it needed new front engine gasket.they split the $500 cost with me.about 3 months later, the truck began knocking loudly.had new headers put in . . . Did not fix the problem.no help from ford. Very good care is given my vehicles.the truck was always maintained on schedule, never used off road or for towing.very disappointed that a truck treated like a car would have such problems.
1997 ford f150 w/ 4.2l engine.the gaskets failed and coolant leaked into the engine causing a blown engine.recall for front cover gasket was completed and i still had the engine failure.terrible.5000 dollars for a replacement engine.
I own a 97 ford f-150 with a 4.2l, v6. On july 16, 2004, the engine began making a knocking sound. Took the vehicle to 2 mechanics and both confirmed that the head gasket had failed, which allowed coolant to leak into the cylinder. At cold start, the coolant in the cylinder caused the piston rod to bend. Mechanics stated that new engine would cost $3,000 - 3,500 to replace.*la
I started up my 1997 ford f-150 xl with a 4.2l v-6 after work one day to hear a loud knocking.i observed that my coolant level was low however there was no milky look to the engine oil.i ran a compression test on my engine to find that there was no compression on cylinder 1 indicating the connecting rod had broken.i am aware that ford has issued a tsb for a gasket failure however it has expired.
While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, it caught on fire.
Whenconsumer went out to warm upvehicle in the morning,vehicle started up fine.however, then piston inengine shattered.no determination was given for the cause of this defect.please provide any additional information/attachments.
My 1997 ford f150 with a 4.2l v-6 engine began giving me problems a few months ago. It began having an erratic starting problem. It then began to blow out white smoke out of the exhaust. I checked the coolant system with pressure gauges, and everything showed to be fine. I did this several times, because white smoke continued to come out of the exhaust. Then i went to start it the other morning and it turned overthe rod in the #4 cylinder is bent due to coolant in the cylinder. I have heard this happening to many people, and think that ford should step up and take responsibility! . The tech then explained that the f-150s have had a trend problem with these engines for years; coolant would leak into a cylinder causing too much compression resulting in a bent or broken rod. It cost me over $2000 for something ford knew was defective. I sent a letter (attached) to ford and received a call from customer service basically telling me it was the owner's responsibility. This vehicle was meticulously cared for according to the owner's manual but, because of an engineering problem with the manufacturer, the engine failed. I researched and found hundreds of stories like mine at http://forums.treemedia.com/fb/showthread.php?t=224&page=1&pp=15 . I fined it extremely unfair that i and hundreds if not thousands of others have to bear the financial burden of replacing a defective engine. These vehicles should have been recalled years ago.
While driving, the consumer heard knocking noise coming from the engine. The engine then seized up.
Incident = in 2000 ford motor company extended the warranty on ford f-150 pickups to cover a known design problem involving a gasket that kept coolant fluids from leaking into thecrankcase and destroying the engine. They only offered to replace the existing gasket to make sure it wasn't leaking and then extend the warranty for another 12 months. Just as they knew it would, approximately three years later(april 27)their replacement gasket cracked and coolant fluid leaked into the engine through the crankcase, and my engine seized up.damage resulting = my engine began to clatter, and i drove straight to a dealership. I am now having to replace the engine ($3,600.00 plus tax). In talking with the authorized repair dealer in clarksville, tn where the truck broke down and my usual authorized repair dealer here in nashville, apparently this is happening to many of the f-150's that received a new gasket and an extended 12 month warranty. Again, ford knew there was a design problem (which by the way both places told me ford corrected in subsequent years) and only offered a band-aid approach to dealing with it. In talking with the ford motor company consumer affairs, i have request that the cost, or at least a portion of the costs, of my new engine be paid by ford. The repairs will be made tomorrow, april 29. Needless to say, ford has not responded or offered to pay for my new engine.*nlm
While driving the vehicle shut down and would not restart. It was later determined that the head gasket failed which leaked anti freeze and caused the engine to seize. *nlm *nlm
I have a 1997 ford f150 with 55000 miles. On the highway going 60 mph i heard a load pop the truck then began popping and making alot of noise. Lost power imediately was able to get to side of the road. Had the truck towed to dealer which found the sparkplug blown out and replaced the cyl head and numerous other parts to the tune of $4000.oo. After searching the forums on the internet i found this is not an isolated insident this has happened to many different vehicles with the 5.4 engine. I called ford to see if they are planning to do anything about this obvious engine defect and they were uninterested in my problem. I have owned a few vehicles and most i have kept till well past 100,000 miles and have never had a sparkplug blow out of the cylinder head.
My 1997 ford f-150 4.2 l 6 cylindermysteriously through a rod at 80k miles resulting in the replacement of the entire engine.from what i have read this has been a common problem plaguing many ford customers, yet ford has provided no relief.an expensive $4000 repair!
Oil pump failed. Yh
I own a 1997 ford f-150, and i believe that the truck's mileage is approximately 80,000. My truck has been maintained the entire time since i had it. My truck has never been abused nor has it ever pulled a trailer or been used for hauling.we have put thousands of dollars into my truck over the past years.the truck has had numerous problems.it has run poorly, and the check engine light has come on many times.we have brought the truck to ford for service, and we have permitted all of the repairs that ford has recommended.in april, i brought the truck in to woody anderson for service...$1100 later, the truck still faltered when starting, and continued to run "rough".the service tech at woody anderson told me that trucks run rough.i took the truck to sears, and they said her battery was bad, so we had it replaced.the truck still ran rough and did not start properly. Last friday (3 october 2003) the check engine light came on again!on sunday, i attempted to start my truck ... And the engine made a horrific sound.i turned the engine off immediately, and had it towed to woody anderson on monday morning.now i'm being told that the engine has "fallen apart," and woody anderson wants $4000 to put in a new engine!i feel that replacing the engine is ford's responsibility.our records show that we have done our part in keeping the truck's maintenance current.it was our expectation and belief that ford would do their part and service our vehicle properly.the fact that the check engine light continued to come on after numerous service attempts to fix the problem(s), indicates to me that the service the truck received was not sufficient to maintain the engine properly. The check engine light came on again two days before the engine's failure.whether or not the check engine light is related to the engine's failure i do not know, but it does support the fact that problems with the engine were never resolved.*la
I have a 97 f-150, v-6 4.2l engine pickup.i have always a coolant leak coming from somewhere, but lately it has got worse.i've researched this subject and found that there are alot of ford owners with this same vehicle and engine with the same issue.loss of coolant.intake gaskets, headgaskets and timing chain cover gaskets.this is not only a consumer issue but a safety issue and it seems ford does not recognize the problem.i contacted ford and it was stated there was no recalls concerning this issue.you would assume that with a large population of ford owners having the same issues something would be done to rectify the problem.instead its left to the owner to conduct the repairs with a heavy financial costs.it can only be assumed ford is fully aware of the problem that consumers are having.why isn't anything being done?not only do i have the timing case leak, but now i have to worry about when my engine will seize due to intake or headgasket leaks.
The original and replacement engine block components failed.nlm
Vehicle's engine has severe motor damage.*mrwhile driving, the engine began to make a ticking sound which developed into a loud knocking noise.the gauges showed a rapid lost of oil and a rising temperature, but not to a critical level. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was determined that the damage was caused by a broken piston rod that had exited the motor through the oil pan.
The engine was replaced because of a knocking noise.
Engine failure due to faulty gasket
Vehicle had coolant leak into cylinder #3 causing rings to collapse and loss of compression in cylinder. This is going to require a rebuild on the engine that has only 70,000 miles on it.*la
I have spoken with several people here in tucson and read on the internet, many people that have a 1997 f150 pickup have had the head gasket go bad causing radiator fluid to flow into the engine. I had this same problem and was wondering if this is a complaint worthy of investigation or something that is coincidental. I had to have my engine rebuilt and it was under 100,000 miles. I called the ford dealership and they told me that there has not been an issue with the gasket.
The engine rod piston blew, which caused the vehicle to be non drivable.*nlm ph
I have spent over $1,000 on miss-fire problems in 1.5 years and it was finally found that one of the cylinder heads had a factory defect that caused a coolant leak.even though the warranty has expired, i have a hard time paying $2,000 to fix a problem that existed the day the vehicle was made.
After starting the vehicle, the engine blew out. The dealer replaced the engine.ford would not pay restitution for the engine.the consumer had been driving the vehicle and the parked it. When the vehicle was startedlater on, it exploded.the manifold was defective. *sc
Dt*:the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, there was a loud knocking noise coming from the engine followed by the illumination of the check engine light as well as smoke from the exhaust.although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer.
1997 ford 4.2l f150 - 91,000 miles vehicle properly maintained, "babied" it. It never had oil, coolant, or any engine problems. Started vehicle and heard an engine sound "pop", and noticed white smoke emitting from tailpipe. The gauges were reading all normal, as well as oil and transmission fluid levels. The check engine light came on. I immediately took the truck to my shop, they said without taking engine apart it sounds like a rod or bent crankshaft. They mentioned that it appears to be a common problem with ford 4.2 engines. It is now at the local ford dealer - they have not explained how this happened but that i need an engine rebuilt. Really. Thank you ford for standing behind your product. Cheaper to buy a rebuilt engine? does it have the original engine gaskets? then i can expect to spend another $4000,00 in three years or just after the warranty expires. If you have an engine problem with the ford f150 4.2l just do an internet search! where is the class action lawsuit?
Transmission jerks very hard from gear to gear. Also, engine check light comes on, and vehicle experiences exceesive gas consumption.
My 1997 ford f-150 has a loud tapping sound in the engine. It either broke a rod or a piston.
Whenever vehicle has been started it would it smoke badly. After driving for awhile, blue smoke disappeared.taken to mechanic., and smelled burning oil. Checked under hood, and found head gaskets had blown, causing damage to motor.motor had to be replaced.
The timing chain failed which caused coolant to leak onto the lower intake manifold. Ph
Purchased a used 1997 ford f-150 truck from a private one owner person, the truck had less than 58,000 original miles, this truck has a 4.2 liter v-6 engine, which was well maintained. After driving the truck for less than 4 months of owning it the engine suffered a catastrophic engine failure due to a defect in engine gasket, torque sequence and other specific specs, have not been notified of this problem from ford motor co. As of yet. The engine suffered what is called hydraulic-lock and when the engine cranked up it bent piston rods in the motor and the piston skirts are now hitting the crankshaft, requires a total engine rebuild or new engine replacement.
Defective gaskets caused coollent to leak into my engine - bent the rod and damaged the valve -rebuilt engine -
Timing cover gasket is leaking which can cause anti-freeze to leak onto engine and seize up.
1.failure of ford motor company and dealer where vehicle was purchased new, family ford sales inc., florence, al to notify customer of defect with 1997 4.2 l v6 engine as published in ford service program, number 99b29 which could lead to engine failure through engine front cover gasket failing and polluting the oil with coolant, resulting in destroyed engine.further family ford sales inc. Diagnosed this problem on this vehicle 11/20/02 and repaired it for $432.08 cost to owner.no mention of the ford no-charge service program or possible engine damage was given at this time.2.failure of 1997 ford f150 engine with 87,522 miles due to a known failure to ford motor of faulty gaskets (lower intake manifold (ford tsb 99-20-7) and engine front cover gasket failing and polluting the oil with coolant (ford service program, number 99b29) neither of which were communicated to the original owner of the vehicle.this action caused $3,061.20 of damage due to replacement of engine long block 1/26/2007the babbitt was removed from engine bearings, resulting in low oil pressure and engine oil light coming on which was diagnosed by family ford on 1/5/2007 (cost $73.50).again ford servicing dealer/oem selling dealer did not inform customer of any issues with this engine or earlier no-charge service program.failure to notify or fraudulent actions by the dealer and ford motor company have cost me over $3,500 and the lost time associated with this faulty product.vehicle vin is [xxx]. Documentation to prove all claims are available for submittal. Updated 07/11/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
El cajon ford replaced plugs. Never warned me about plug blowout. Heard ticking for 2 weeks but thought it was minor exhaust leak. Plug blew out driving home at 30 mph. Towed truck to el cajon ford and service writer said ford would only replace the head at $3500 with the same defective head. I asked about the dependability of the other head and he said that this problem was very rare and usually only happened with the lightning and only 1 plug was ever bad in each motor. I refused repair at ford and had the truck towed to an independent mechanic.
Consumer is not happy with dealership, as they will not repair recall during time specified on the recall letter repair incomplete. (99b29) yh
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While the contact was at work she was informed that the front end of her vehicle had caught on fire. The hood of the vehicle, interior, and both front end tires were burned and damaged beyond repair.the fire department was called to extinguish the fire and the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership or the insurance company. There were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 270000. The vin number was unavailable.
Engine head gasket cracked. As a result, the engine needed to be replaced.
I own a 1997 f-150 .i purchased this truck from a private party when it had 52,000 miles.the truck now has about 90k miles.on may 16 i started the vehicle and heard a raucous noise from the engine compartment.on may 17th i had the truck towed to auto specialties, an independent repair shop.they identified the noise as a bent connecting rod.they discovered steam coming from the tailpipe and believe coolant seeped into the cylinder through a blown head gasket.i asked how this could have happened.they said probably overheating.yet, in the entire time i owned it, the temperature gauge has never registered high, no steam arose from the engine area.i have always changed the oil every 3k miles.i have always maintained correct fluid levels.i have never towed anything with this truck and never carried anything more than a half-ton load.i always let it warm up and drive it gently while it is warming up.in addition, the truck speed control device was replaced by the local ford dealer on sept. 14, 2005.in their inspection of the vehicle they uncovered no problems with cooling or overheating.this is the first ford i have owned, the first american car.i have owned 1 mitsubishi and 2 toyota pickups which i bought second hand.i owned them until they had over 125k miles and they needed no repairs other than normal maintenance.i have driven a pre-owned integra to over 140k miles without problems and a honda civic which i drove from 60k-120k without the slightest problem. A truck with 90k miles should not need a new engine.by just about any maker standards the engine should last over 200k miles.i have contacted ford customer service and spoke withcharles who said ford was not responsible for the problem, since this problem was not part of a recall.shouldn't ford be concerned about a lemon, even if it is not a common problem?i believe ford should replace the engine, since its failure is premature.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact noticed flames coming from under the hood while the vehicle was parked.the dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause the vehicle was deemed totaled. Updated 09/05/07.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.while driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud popping noise coming from the vehicle's hood.he was able to drive the vehicle home, but was unable to restart the vehicle once he shut it off.the vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that coolant was found in the cylinders due to a cracked head gasket or a crack in the cylinder.the mechanic installed a remanufactured engine and there have not been any more failures.the current mileage is 99,600 and failure mileage was 98,780.
Complaint:ford motor company, poor design of lower intake plenum/manifold gasket in the essex 4.2l v-6.1: events leading up to this failureoriginally there were no obvious signs of impending failure.the indications of failure are loss of engine coolant with no visible external leak, and coolant in the combustion chamber.2: failure and it's consequencesthis defect allows coolant leakage into the combustion chamber, causing a hydraulic locking condition which will break/bend one or more connecting rods.this renders the engine unusable, and it must be pulled, repaired if possible (some are not), and re-installed.3:failure correction.in most cases the engine can be repaired by replacing a connecting rod, piston, and crankshaft, and all the other associated parts that are involved with this level of disassembly.in some cases the connecting rod will break and damage the block beyond repair.this happened in my case.the replacement engine was over $2000, not to mention the labor involved in it's replacement.ford motor company is aware of this design flaw, and has issued a technical service bulletin regarding it.however, to this day they will still not offer any aid, in any form, for damages incurred due to this design flaw.
Engine check light illuminated.there were repairs done to the vehicle, but the light stillilluminated.please provide details.
I have owned a 97 ford f150 xcab for >7 yrs. I kept up on all maint & oil/fluid changes. I have cared for my truck as i have my own kids!it ran well on friday night (4/4/08) then on saturday morning husb turned the key and the engine started to bang loudly and spit out white smoke. There were no prior symptoms or engine warning lights leading up to this so i checked the internet to look into it. I came to find there are thousands of people this has happened to and that ford knew all about it! my truck has only 116,000 original miles in 10 years! not abused.apparently, ford issued a recall on a faulty gasket that allowed coolant to leak into the plugs/oil but it was not a recall i was offered or told of when we asked if there were any recalls on the vehicle over the years! today i found 2 more recalls 4 it on their site (not the gasket 1) that they didn't tell me of on 4/7/08 when asked 4 a vin when calling about the problem. I asked 4 the price of a rebuilt engine as they said they wouldn't fix a rod & quoted $5,500. When i asked if it was for everything, he replied "no - parts can really add up, honey"!i took great care of this truck! i opted to tow it to another accredited shop since they wouldn't give me a total price. Not including 2 tows & paying $150 to diagnose i was quoted a min of $7,300 to fix w/rebuild +/- 12%. Why should i have to pay 4 something that is fords fault? they made a faulty engine & left thousands of us to pay 4 it! i can either buy a new car or walk now! im handicapped w 2 disable adopt foster kids & husb who's a police officer! 1 income/ we rent, so wont qual 4 cash loan!please see this: http://forums.treemedia.com/fb/archive/index.php/t-224.html where other ford 4.2 owners noted same issue & their responses fm ford. We need help or direction on how to start/join a class action suit against them to get repairs done or $ to pay for it!
Nar6-03-2003*mrdefective head gaskets ruining the engine.
Front engine cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built in 1997. Recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall was inadequate.ph**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770847
Head on the vehicle that meets engine has cracked, and is leaking water. In doing soengine is able to overheat. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Dt*:the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and would not restart.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence.the contact determined the spark plug ejected from the cylinder head.the vehicle has not been seen by the dealership, but the manufacturer was alerted.
After 2 days of rain i went out to start my 1997 ford, f150. Rain water had leaked in fromfirewall area on to the intake manifold areaand leaked in through a fuel injector fitting and found its way to a piston . The first attempt to start the starter engaged and abruptly stop after 3 more attempts at starting the engine it turned and started.the engine had severe banging noise(about 100 decibels ).i was told i had a bent piston rod from water being on top of piston and the engine was ruined!
Engine failure, ford 4.2l v6 1997 with 102,000 miles. Started engine and loud clanging noise from front of engine also large plumes of white smoke from exhaust. Brought my truck to ford dealer for service and was told best solution was to replace engine. Truck is currently at dealer. I went to on-line to research engine problems associated with this and found 21 pages of similar complaints. The symptoms were exactly the same for each one. Only the mileage varied. Some claimed a ford re-call was issued for a gasket problem to correct coolant leaking into engine causing internal failures. I did not receive this recall. Please investigate what can be done to have ford take responsibility for my (and the others) engine failure. It is very costly. Thank you.
Engine failure due to coolant leakage into cylinders.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving up to 40 mph the engine leaks coolant into the cylinders causing the engine to smoke.the dealership was alerted.however, no repairs have been made.the consumer has since paid for the repairs at his expense.a faulty intake manifold caused water to enter the combustion chamber and produce steam.updated 03/09/06.
Dt:the consumer stated that one of his spark plugs blew out of the engine while driving. . the consumer stated maybe it wasa design defect because he heard the same problem from other people about the same vehicle. The consumer called the ford motor company and they said there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer said they would have to replace the engine head to fix the vehicle. The estimated cost of repair is 3300 dollars.
My '97 ford f150 4.2l v6 failed in my driveway upon starting three weeks after purchasing it. After turning the ignition, i heard loud knocking and banging coming from the engine and i shut it down. I found oil pouring from under the engine. Upon inspection found that the # 2 connecting rod was shattered which took out the oil pan, the oil pick up tube, and bent the crank shaft. Removed upper intake manifold, and found coolant in the rear port of the lower intake manifold.
Hydro-lock on 1997 ford f-150 with 4.2l v6 caused bent rod.engine had to be replaced. The ford on-99b29 was exercised in 2000 which was suppose to prevent this type of failure.
Ihave a 1997 f150v-64.2l pick up truck. I have been loosing engine coolant and my engine oil leaks out.i have found that thelower intake gasket problem is very common with this engine type and truck.i found out that ford had a recall on this gasket but they did not send me any information about it. The recall on the gasket expired in 2005( i was told by ford).i only have 66,000 miles on this truck.can you guys help me?
Rear window has a leak on the passenger side of the sliding window that has been sent back to the shop several time for repairs. Its on oing ! the window has been replaced w/ frame three times , but the truck has been in shop several times prior to and after the windows have been replaced. It would last a short time and would then start leaking all over again. ** presently still leaking **. # 2 . Engine has a knock during start up. Sounds more like a diesel ! both issues have been present since 14,000 miles or so. This truck has had several problems. To mention a few ; rear bumper rusting out, door & shift nobs breaking , body paint peeling, rattle in floor gear shift ( still present ), ** now the air conditioning is not working **. I like the truck, but would rather have one with out all the problems !
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Gasket leaked water into crankcase of my 97 ford f150 with a 4.2 engine. Had to replace the engine for a little more than $4000.00.ford knows of problem but will not compensate cost. There are a lot of angry ford owners out there with the same problem. My ford truck had only 68000 miles on it.
"lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil. Issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no. 99-20-7."
1. Loss of engine coolant2.engine damage knocking coolant in combustion chambers, engineknockingloss of oil pressure from defective gaskets, 3 .ford will not fix problem.
When driving at high speed the vehicle stalls/ shakes, and there is an oil leakage withinvehicle.
Excessive smoke from engine.
Engine front cover failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built in 1996 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate.dt
Head gasket failure coolant in cylinder.dt
Engine failed.yh
Motor was inproperly installed fromfactory, perford dealership, causing damage tovehicle. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
4.2 litre v-6 engine failed after engine seized.ford agreed to pay 1/3 of costs to maintain customer loyalty.showed them defect report from nhtsa website.
Aftervehicle was examined for a manufacturer service program oningition,vehicle did not operate properly. Whendealership examinedvehicle, a hole inengine headwas discovered. Dealer informed consumer thatcomponent needed to repairwas no longer available, which required thatentire engine be replaced atconsumer's expense.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Lower intake manifold in 4.2l v6 (ford f150) failed (melted) allowing coolant to leak into a cylinder resulting in hydro-lock.the piston and connecting rod in that cylinder were damaged (piston skirt broken, rod bent).since then i have learned that ford has been aware of this problem almost since the truck was new ('97) and refused to provide any support to owners except where the gasket failed during the regular warranty period.as i understand it failure is inevitable, and even so ford did not make an attempt to contact owners regarding this problem.in my case ford's refusal to provide a warning of this problem turned a relatively inexpensive repair (replacement of the gasket) into over $1300 in parts and labor.
The pickup truck misfires constantly which osage ford kept for several weeks. Not able to correct problem, osage ford requested that driverpurchase another new truck. Please describe details.
Engine failed.
While drivingdown the road, another vehcile hit consumer'sbumper. Consumer proceeded to drive and was nformedby anotherconsumer that fire was coming frombottom of vehicle. While walking awayfrom the vehicle, it blew up.dealer has not been contacted. One person was injured.
Engine sporadically stalls out while driving. The engine will turn over, but will not come on. Dealer has seen vehicle and cannot find a solution.
Consumer stated vehicle began experiencing mechanical problems, upon inpspection of the problem, the mechanic diagnosed the issue as a misfire on cylinders number 1 and 3 and there was also water on them.
Noticed in early 11/2000 that engine made a "ticking" sound on startup.started using higher octane gas and used an oil treatment."tick" went away.drove home on the evening of 11/17/2000 and parked the truck.got in the truck on the morning of 11/20/2000 and the engine would not turn.i had the battery checked out - it was good.i had the truck towed to a repair shop (non-dealer) and was told that the engine had locked up.the truck in currently in the process of have the engine replaced.
I have a 1997 ford f-150 with 60,800 miles on it and the motor started knocking. I took it to the dealership and they told me i needed a new engine. The cost was more than the truck was worth. I had the truck in the shop 3 years ago for a water leakthat was coming from the front of the motor. The truck had 36,000 miles on it and the dealership ask me if the mileage was right on the truck. I told them when i bought the truck and the couldn't believe i was having this problem.
Vehicle caught fire while parked in parking lot.no apparent cause, and no previous indications of component failure.vehicle was a total loss
Have had this problem in the past...for no reason the engine will act as though it has a "miss." if trying to pull out, truck will shutter and sometimes die. This problem has occured once before and the dealer replaced the #8 spark plug. 10,000 miles ahve passed and the engine is starting to show signs of doing it again.
Engine failed. Yd
While parked vehicle caught on fire.
Every one and a half mile vehilce smells hot. Could cause vehicle to overheat or catch on fire.
Truck was taken to dealer on 11/22/2000 due to owner detection of water in oil.dealer found no problems with any foreign substance in the oil and engine checked ok.on 01/15/2001 the engine check light came on.several miles later , engine attempted to stall at 50 mph with all dashboard lights activated.clutch was depressed and raced to prevent stall.engine recovered after a few yards and was driven home.truck was taken back to dealer and was told that the crankshaft bearings were the cause of the failure and that ford would replace the engine if owner agreed to pay $500 of the cost.
Failed lower intake manifold gaskets in ford 4.2 liter engines. I think enough of these have failed to require ford motor company to issue a recall to repair or reimburse those of us who have already had the repair completed or had to replace our engines due to the failure.
11/16/2005 ~ go in for a routine oil and lube. Attendant gives me details, i have air filter replaced and coolant added because it was low. 2/23/2006 ~ go in for my routine oil and lube. I ask the attendant to look at the coolant, i tell him that it keeps getting low. Sure enough he comes back and lets me know its very low, did i want to put coolant in it.4/28/2006 ~ i go to my 97 f-150 to head out to an interview, shirt and tie, cup of coffee and paperwork in hand. Put the key in the ignition and it wont turn over. It isn't the "battery is dead" won't turn over, its a "i want turn over but i can't"over and i call my mechanic. He arrives and gets out his jumpers to see if it is a dead battery.we look at the starter, electrical everything and can't seem to figure it out. He says to me, "you don't have very low or little coolant, put some in the resevoir" he asks me if i noticed anything odd, any hesitation the previous day, i tell him no, i literally drove 3 miles to go to the market and that was it for driving that day.he asks me to put it in reverse and we try and push it backwards to turn the motor over. It won't budge, at this point he says there has to be something in the cylinder(s), gas, water, oil, something and we'll pull the plugs and see what comes out.we pulled the plugs and coolant came pouring out of cylinder #2.i have pictures etc of the coolant and plugs.i found there are many people having issues identical to this within the same timbering of mileage and even the same cylinder.http://forums.treemedia.com/fb/showthread.php?t=224http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=473230http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ford_essex_v6_engine_(canadian)#4.2my mechanic is now pricing a complete gasket kit and will need to take the motor apart to fix the problem.the motor sounds as if it is ok and we are going to try to remedy the gasket situation and see if we can't get it to run normally.
Vehicle is governed at 87mph (the motor shuts down), this design is very unsafe.
There was no accident.we turned the key on to startthe engine and the rod went through the engine and oil pan.there were no lights indicating any problems.the veh did not use any oil.it recieved its oil changes regularly.it had been running just fine.they put a new engine in it and now it vibrates makes a popping noise and runs loud.they told us this is all within ford specs.this should not have happened.wepaid over $13000 for a veh that took a dump after 10 months.we could not even get this dealers sale manager to return a call.everyone else at the dealer said well it worked good for 10000 miles.i called ford and they gave me a case number and that is it.they also did nothing for us.i am getting no where with anyone.i finally went over there and cornered the manager and he says he doesn't remember and i should call him on monday.which i will. Also they tried to stick us with an extra $1100 bill for something that was not the problem with the shifting gear.we ended up putting a new clutch in also at this time.we had this problem when we bought it and they told us that there was nothing wrong that it ground going into 2nd gear becasue we were going to fast.actually the clutch cleared that problem.they tryed to say it was the syncronation gears and they needed to be repalced.which was not true.the clutch fixed this problem.they also at this time are not paying for this even though we bought it that way and i brought that up at the time we test drove it.i feel they need to be checked out and also i am wondering if this falls under the lemon law.we would be willing to give the vehicle back if they are not willing to stand behind there defective engine.i was unsure of what you were talking about with the 2 pt belt , 3 point belt or manufacture belt so i did not check anything. Thank you chris pauley.
1997 ford 150 v6 4.2 l engine failure, never received notification from ford about lower intake gasket recall, or the recall on the front cover gasket.both defects cause engine failure by hydrostatic lock, bending or breaking the connecting rod(s) in 1 or more cylinders.
We have had over 5 , now 6 recall's within the last year.there is no modifications to this truck, and had been getting vibration's in the rear,but ford said they saw no problem with this,now the engine has blown and they cannot give me an explanation for this.. Luckily i was not driving at the time.
I have a 1997 ford f-150, with a 4.2 liter engine, and 82,000 miles on the vehicle.for the past few years i noticed a gradual decreasein the coolant level, however, i could not determine where the leak was occurring. Also, for the last three weeks leading up to the occurrence, inoticed the engine would knock when i would start it up.in october of 2004, after starting the truck, i saw white exhaust smoke and heard the #1 piston rattling.i have since found out that this is a common occurrence with owners of '96 thru '98 model ford cars and trucks, with 3.8l and 4.2l engines.i have also seen ford tsb's that prove they have known for about six years, that the front cover gaskets have a high incidence of failure, causing coolant to leak into the crankcase.also,that the intake manifold gaskets can fail, which causes coolant to leak into the #1 cylinder.when an engine is started with water in the cylinder, the piston rod is likely to bed or break.the manifold gasket failure is responsible for my problem, as well as that of many other ford owners.the remedy for the problem is an engine replacement, costing about $4,000.ford motor company is not taking responsibility for this engineering defect, leaving many unsatisfied customers to pay for their faulty engines.i have not had my engine replaced yet.
Engine failure of the 4.2l v6 in a 1997 ford f150 truck.broken rod on number 6 piston.this is an apparently known problem and is effecting many vehicles.engine replacement is equal to the value of the vehicle. ($4000.00)
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly when coming to a stop, which may cause a crash.also, problems with defective braking system which causes extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine any cause. When you begin to drive and try to stop, the brakes lock up.
Started the motor in the morning to go to work, knocking noise from either back of motor or front of transmission. Took vehicle to dealer where i purchased it from. Was told by technician that he also heard nkocking noise. Technician put stethoscope on motor says oil pump might be bad. His sugesstion on the work order was to pull the oil pan and inspect bearings. This was not performed due to the fact that i was never informed of there recomendation. Technicians final recomendation was for me to purchase a brand new motor from the dealer and allow them to put it in for a low low price of $3000.00 out the door. This seems to me to be very deceitful due to the fact that not hardly anything was done to find the source of the knock but yet there final decision is for me to pay $3000.00 for a new motor and installation. When they do not even know if this is the problem. Cost me $35.00 for there deceitful recomendation. I have been searching the internet for other1997 ford f-150 motor problems that include knocking noises and they are every where on the web. All motor problems with the same symptoms as mine are all low mileage motors. Mine only has 67951 miles on it. I have religously maintained all aspects of my vehicle. Ford sells low qaulity products and there dealers are deceitful!
Engine stalls while drinving.yh
I went out to start the vehicle and the motor locked up.i have been informed of several cases of this same engine failing and i am having trouble finding someone willing to rebuild it.dt
Leaking front gasket and/or intake gasket caused engine failure on a 1997 ford pickup v6 4.2 . I was not advise at no time of this potential problem and paid for the gasket repairs myself. Only now after a major failure have i learned about the ford tsb 99-20-7 and/or on p99b29 and the dealer is leaving me stranded. I'm disabled, and nearly broke. Also later in this form i don't know what oem is.
F150 ford right side upper head gasket failure.
Engine stalls while drinving.yh
After several recalls were repaired there was no oil pressure inengine.dealership has informed consumer thatvehicle needed a new engine.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Engine failed causing knocking.
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While driving at any speedvehicle started to choke/ sputter, and run rough. Then, it dies. Once while going down a hill enginestalled/ it became very hard to steer, and consumer almost lost control.please provide any further information.
Bought a 1997 f-150 used in 2001 with 62,000 miles on it. I have put less than 15,000 miles on the vehicle in the 4.5 years i have owned it and changed the oil twice. I had noticed in the past that i would have to fill up the coolant, but could not find a leak.i also had problems with the heat going in and out.went to start the truck and it shook and came to a stop.started it again and there is now an awful banging/knock.i believe to be a rod or other internal part.have not had the problem diagnosed by a professional, but after reading the forums on the ford 4.2 liter engines i feel confident that i can self diagnose the problem as having to do with the coolant leak problems.i have not ran the engine and have not had the money to fix it or replace it.i can't believe the number of people that have had the some problem, symptoms, and outcome as me.they have to number in the hundreds-thousands.ford should not be able to get away with this and have to be full aware of the problems with their 4.2 motor.there needs to be a classaction suit and a recall.on behalf of all the f-150 owners who have had this problem we need help to resolve this.thanks for your consideration and please inform me if anything happens or can be done as i have not found anything as far as a class action suit against ford.jb
Engine runs rough after a cold start.
Vehicle skips, misses, backfires and has very little power.no check engine light illuminated.*jg
In order for the vehicle to be started the gas had to be applied for a long time untilthe engine revved at a normal level. Once while starting the vehicle, the engine just blew up. Dealer has vehicle now.
1997 ford f-150 4.2l engineloss of engine performance and leaking engine coolant, loss of oil pressure.driving at highway speed, 70 mph oil pump failed at 89200 miles causing engine to throw a rod and spin bearings.this resulted in engine failure.i purchased a remanufactured 4.2l engine from ford to replace the failed engine.ld engine core was turned in for credit.
The engine always made a lot of noise during initial startup. Contacted several dealers during the warranty period who declared this as "normal". Now that the vehicle is out of standard warranty, the local dealer says there is "major lower end problems" that can only be estimated by an engine tear down. Ford refuses to do anything in spite of a) this being reported during the warranty period and the dealers not doing anything and b) this problem not normal for avehicle with these few miles. A engine should last several times this long with normal maintenance.
1997 ford f150 4.2l engine - thrown rod/ cruise control fire possibilites.
1997 ford f-150 4.2l v-6 truck starting knocking this morning when i went to start the motor. 60,000 miles and the engine has lost all oil pressure and is knocking terribly. I used it 2 days ago and this morning it's broken. Happened while sitting under the carport over night. Probably the all familiar leaking gaskets that has plagued every 4.2l v-6 ford owner.
An engine rod went through the oil pan upon start-up.
Accelerator pedallocked up with speed control engaged while driving at highway speed of 68-70 mph, could not deactivate speed control by applying brakes or disengaging it by the on/off switch. Disengagedby shifting into neutral and turningvehicle off.thiscaused engine problem. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and informed consumer thatengine was blown, and needed replacement. Provide any further informationon this matter. Neede replacement. Provide any further information on this matter.
While backing out of driveway onto a streetengine stalled out and almost caused a collision with oncoming vehicles. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
No summary.dt
This vehicle was purchased new in june, 1997.beginning in november, 2000 i have experienced numerous problems, mainly with the engine and electrical system.the vehicle has been out of my possession for almost 3 months now and i am out of pocket over $3,000 in repair work.i have contacted ford motor co. Both in writing and calling their customer service department, and they have offered no assistance and basically have told me the problems are not their concern.i have had a front timing cover gasket replaced, major engine repair work, spark plugs changed, electrical wires replaced, and nowa "computer brain" was bad in the vehicle.the truck's check engine light remains on and the truck still hesitates, stalls and lurches while driving, which is not safe.i have no where to turn and obviously no money left to put in to this vehicle.i don't understand how a 3 year old truck, purchased brand new can have so many problems, i can't seem to get an answer from anybody, including ford.
120k miles, adding a little coolant occasionally, ford dealer and local mechanic can find no reason,cranked car one morning and it threw a rod through the oil pan... Engine was running smooth up to this point... Ford replaced a gasket for me out of warrenty when the truck stranded me 1500 miles from home...coolant had leaked all over parking lot at that time...now i face a $4,000 repair...i changed the oil every 3-4000 miles.
Check engine light comes on sometimes.yh
Consumer states that after taking off the key from the ignition the engine still running.dealer was notified.mr
Engine was replaced due to damage in the lower block, rough running, backfire, stalling, and knocking at cold start up, after the replacement there was again excessive vibration at idle, consumer requests reimbursement.
I purchased a ford f-150 in jan 97 with 4.2l v-6 engine, i have followed the services religiously, on or around jan 2000 i tooked the vehicle to local dealer in puerto rico because there was a recall for the front gaskets to be replaced, i contacted the dealer and ascheduled an appmt. I tooked the vehicle in the dealerd 4 days later they call me and said that the vehicle was done. I went to pick the vehicle up and notice that there was no work done to the vehicle. The attendant told me that they did not replaced the gaskets because the vehicle was not leaking so it did not needed the gaskets replaced. Came to united states since i am in the military in fort leonard wood. I started to notice a loss in coolant this concerned me and replaced the water pump then it started leaking from the timing chain cover gasket so i replaced the cover the gasket and the water pump gasket once more costing me around $900.00. Then this past winter one morning i went to start the vehicle and started to make this knoking knoice very loud knoice so i turned off and called the local ford dealer here in st robert mo, dealer seller sexton they told me to bring the vehicle and then is when i found that the engine has broken a piston rod because coolant had gotten in the oil. They told me that it was going to cost me around $4,500.00 i told them that i had no money to pay for those type of expences. Then i found out that the engines were manufactured with defective gaskets. I contacted ford for assistance and they said that they can not help me because the warranty in the vehicle is expired. To this should make no difference because this was a manufacturing problem not the owners fault my truck only around 73,500. Ford needs to be held liable for this they claimed that this vehicles spark plugs are to be changed at 100,000. Miles how is this if the engines are only lasting 73,500 miles. Please need your help on ensuring ford is held liable for this. Thank you.
Consumer received ford recall #99b29 (replacement of the pitted timing gear cover which caused coolant leakage), however after repair the engine required repair due to spun bearings which was directly caused by the coolant leakage. *mjs
Engine stops automatically intermittently.
Vehicle skips, misses, backfires and has very little power.no check engine light illuminated.*jg
I did not cause the engine to fail.the defective parts did, however cause me to have the engine completly overhauled.there was a "chewed" up rod.i have the manifold gasket and the bad rod in my possession and would be glad to show any representative interested.
On highway driver needs two hands to steer the vehicle. Steering is hard to handle, sometimes oversteering occurs, dealer contacted three times.dealer has aligned the front end and adjusted the toe, camber and caster, however consumer still complains of steering wheel stiffness, dealer can not remedy. Check engine light illuminated.
Vehicle has had two engines replaced. Consumer stated vehicle overheated, water pouring out and vehicle stalled and would not restart.
No summary.dt
I really don't know the extent of my problems. However, my truck has a rough idle and hesitation and has stalled a couple of times.i have changed grades of gasoline and brands of gasoline.i have also tried injector cleaner.i have had it to two different dealers.i have had it to commonwealth ford in richmond ky 40475 twice and performance ford where the truck was purchased once.neither place found anything wrong.my truck is almost out of warranty and i am afraid that something major may be wrong and i don't want to be stuck with a huge repair bill.i have also contacted ford customer assistance and recieved no help their either.i don't know what else to do.i would appreciate any information that you can provide.thanks brian elsea.
On 5/3/02 engine check light came on and we took it to the dealership.they checked it and replaced the dpf sensor, updated computer and cleaned fuel injectors.the following week, i had trouble starting 3 times after work.the following wednesday, my wife drove it to work and when she tried to start it after work there was a loud "bang" and it took another 1/2 hr to get it going.when she got it going again there was a loud "tapping" from the engine.we called the dealer andtowed it in.they checked and said the coolant was leaking into the oil and the engine could not be rebuilt.it was going to cost us $4000 plus labor to have another engine put in.this vehicle has been very well maintained.on doing some research we found that this is a common problem with this particular engine,and there was a recall (#99b29) related to this problem that we never received.we ordered the truck in jan 1996, and took delivery in march 96 which falls within all of the date ranges specified on f150.com.we have since contacted our salesman, he checked out the problem and called us back telling us to bring it in.this will involve another towing and i'm not sure it will solve anything we do not already know.wedo not feel that we should have to pay $4000 for an engine on a truck that has been well maintained.where do we go from here?
Vehicle stalled right before consumer started to drive. Contacted dealer anddealer was not willing to do anything.
Vehicle stalls at take-off.
Engine failed, there was a recall on the this particular engine but only on the cars.nlm
Vehicle will stall at slow speeds during long trips, 5 times so far. Taken to dealer 3 times, cannot remedy problem.
Vehicle stalling.
Engine failed, possible recall on component that led to failure. Mjs
Seal failed on timing gear very similer to all the other complaints listed.
Started the truck one morning it had a rough idle but seemed to smooth out. Drove it out to a jobsite and parked it for a couple hours. Started it and white smoke came out and there was a banging and knocking sound. Turned it off and had it towed to a repair shop. They told me i had thrown a rod.
When the vehicle is in load it is misfiring on the2nd and 4th cylinder.the dealer has replaced the motor,and the problem still exists.
I have a 97 ford 150 with a 4.2 v6 that has hydro locked. I am still making payments on this truck. I have not yet fixed it i am trying to find a good price on a new motor.
Engine makes a noise.yh
Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 05/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate. Lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil. Issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no. 99-20-7.dt
Intermittent stalling.
I bought a 1997 ford xl v-64x4 from noller ford in topeka, ks brand new . I was told this v-6 engine was the greatest thing ever invented by ford.i noticed that about every oil change i had to top off the coolant. I called topeka ford about this approximately 6 months after i drove the truck--i was told it was normal for this motor.i took their word.my son is in the military at nellis afb in las vegas nevada.he drove my truck there and called me last night saying the motor locked up.(it has about 112,000 miles on it)i called the las vegas ford dealership and talked with fernando and he informed me that there was nothing wrong with the ford v-6---please look into this!!!! ithen called a former ford mechanic and asked him what my son could do---he stated that ford had many problems with the v-6 and most was due to some head gasket problems (or something like that) and many people have had their engines seize up due to this. I have read several websites with a lot of people having the same complaint as i do---why doesn't ford step-up?i have bought quite a few fords but if they choose not to fix this problem, this will be the last one.some ford owners have had ford send thema recall notice for the gasket issue---why haven't i????my son is due to be deployed to iraq soon and he shouldn't have to worry about what will happen to this truck.he does not have the money to fix it, nordo i---fernando was quick to point out that for $4000 it could be fixed, i asked how he came up with a figure that fast and he refused to answer my question----what does that tell you???--this has happened to other people on a regular basis!!!
Engine failed. Yd
While driving theres a skip inengine.took to dealer, and they stated thatengine is knocking and going bad.please provide any further information.
I know i am not the only one with these failures. When i contacted ford they told me to bad.dt
Lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil. Issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no. 99-20-7.dt
Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 06/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate.dt
Bent or broken connecting rod, due to coolant leak.
Engine won't speed up to pass other vehicles safely.
This truck should have been included in the ford recall 99b29. After contacting ford. They refuse to extend the recall.it is my belief, that the recall was too narrow in scope and should be extended to all 1997 ford f-150 trucks.many other ford owners have experienced this same problem (leaking gasket which in turn permits the coolant to leak antifreeze into the engine, thereby damaging the engine). The 1997 ford f-150 was the first year of the new model design and apparently ford is not stepping up to help their customers. My research has indicated that thisproblem occurs with the 1997 f-150 when the truck has reached 60,000-70,000 miles and after the warranty has expired.the ford dealers as well as corporate has knowledge of this problem and are refusing to acknowledge that this recall was not broad enough to cover the many trucks that have encountered this problem. Had my vehicle been included in this recall, i would have taken my truck immediately to my dealer to have the work performed, thereby avoiding any potential damage to my truck's engine. Instead, i was not the recipient of a recall letter and ford tells me my truck is not included.it seems clear that my truck experienced the same identical problems which the recall specifically states: " 1997 ford f-series 150, equipped with 4.2 l engine; vehicle my experience engine coolant leak at engine front cover gasket; thereby causing severe engine damage is not immediately corrected". This is exactly what happened to my truck and how ford can not claim liability is unconscionable. I would ask that you please launch an investigation into this defect and try to get the recall broadened in scope. Thank you very much.dt
While driving the engine seized, check engine light did not illuminate.nlm
Engine has expereinced a clatter on startup for some time. Was taken to dealer under warrnaty one year ago @ 27000 miles. Told this noise was "normal". Noise has increased. Now dealer reports it is "a major lower -end problem. Ford won't do anything because vehicle is out of basic warranty. I say 1) nothing was done when it wsas under warranty. Work should have been correctly diagnosed and fixed then 2) the problem i am experiencing is the result of a manufacturing defect. Ford acknowledges that this problem shoudl not show up at this low a mileage. They amde an defective product--they shoudl fix it!
4.2 l engine busting rods.
Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 05/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate.lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil. Issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no. 99-20-7.dt
My f150 xlt 4.2l engine had been operating normally prior to 9/21/07.the truck was sitting at home and had not been driven for approximately one week when i went to drive it.as i cranked it, the engine suddenly began making a very loud clattering noise.i immediately shut off the engine and opened the hood to see if something was hitting the fan blade or some similar event.after inspecting the engine compartment and discovering nothing unusual visually, i again started the engine and again the same horribly loud noise continued.i was told by an auto mechanic who lives nearby that the noise sounded like a rod "knock" caused by catastrophic engine failure.after learning of the 99b29 recall on this 4.2 engine for front gasket defects that cause complete engine failure if not stooped in time, i contacted the original owner and learned that he had never been notified of any such recall, and he specifically stated that anytime he was notified of a problem he always took the vehicle to the dealer as instructed.in fact, his father worked at a ford dealership and his father sold him the truck and he still had no knowledge of any such recall.i had recently added engine coolant to the reservoir before the engine failure because it was very low, but i discovered no leaks anywhere nor anything else unusual so there was nothing appearing out of the ordinary.the engine is now ruined due to the faulty gasket because the vehicle owner was never notified of the defective condition.in fact, the original owner took the vehicle to a ford dealership more that one year ago on may 18, 2006 for an electrical recall (05s28, cruise control) and they should have and could have also fixed the defective gasket at that time, which would have prevented my total engine failure from ever happening... But they didn't.ford's failure to fix all recalled defects on 5/18/06 was inexcusable.ford owes me a new engine!
I'll have a 1997 ford f150 for no reason my motor blew a rod i'll read in the internet about a lot of people having the same problem the motor are defect, isn't ford dealer during anything about it. This is not right i'll went to work in my truck came home from work, 3-hours later started my truck the engine knock continues to bang, i turn it off i was told that the truck blew a rod.this is very on fair i can't afford a another car. Please advise.thanks you.
Engine makes a noise.yh
Engine front cover gasket failed, creating coolant leak. Ford recall 99b29 affected 141,800 1997 ford f-150 4.2l engines. Ford did not include my truck in this recall but it has suffered the same gasket failure.dt
While driving heared a clicking noise that gradually got louder and louder. Took vehicle to dealer , and they said it may be the motor. Consumer had just taken car in a couple of days beforefor recall repairs. 2 days later, this clicking noise started.
Engine uses excessive amounts of oil (more than a quart every 3000 miles). Dealer will not do anything about problem until vehicle use one quart within 900 miles.
I have contacted ford motor co. By phone & email and they say they will get back w/me and never do.there is no follow up on their part.no customer service and no satisfaction.the customer service ended at the signing of the bill of sale. No safety defect.
1997 ford f-150 front engine gasket is causing coolant to leak into the oil pan which has damaged the bearings.i now need a new engine.ford had a recall issued for this problem in 1999 but i was never notified of the recall.they are not willing to honor the recall now.they state the recall time frame has expired.
Purchased vehicle new in april 1997.from the third week of owning vehicle, engine shakes, sputters, and stalls when driving.ford has attempted 13 times to fix problem.they replaced the engine long block on 7/24/00.engine exhibited the same problem less then 1000 miles later.ford once again replaced only (bad parts) in long block this time.till this date engine still exhibits same problem.ford's position is their representatives made the decision my vehicle is fine, so i'm stuck with it.today, oct 22, i have another appoitment because of a loud rattle and engine problems.if requested, i can submit all invoices.
I contacted courtesy ford and they said there was no recall,so i replaced the engine with aused engine because i couldn't aford a new engine. As a result the same thing happened. The engine didn't run hot, but there was fluid found in the 1st cylinder, the cranksaft was twisted, the connecting rod was broke, and there was a chunk taken out of the block. On the second engin i found fluid in the first cyinder and the engin will not run. I have recently spoke with some machanics(that work for ford)and they said that"about 90% of the 4.2 l v6 from 1997 have been returned."
1- lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil and cylinders, causing engine hydrolock. Issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no. 99-20-7. 2- engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 03/1996, in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate.dt
I've noticed that coolant is leaking into my engine (burning from the exhaust) and that ford issued a recall for the intake manifold gaskets, but i was never notified.had i been notified, i could have had this problem corrected in 2001.
Vibarations with resonating noise at 1100 to 2000rpm.taken back to several dealers with no answer/
Vehicle caught fire in the engine while driving. The cause of the fire has not been found. Vehicle was totaled.
Head gasket has gone out, causing a rod inengine to break. Andengine has blowen. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Please provide further information
Engine failed causing knocking.
The engine is knocking; we park it and we feel that it is a defect in the motor we had it put on the machine and the person whom checked it. Said it was not something that could hve been helped. We took it to a ford place and had it checked there . We have done regular maintenance on it . When we got it we had to take it in for leaking oil and they said they replaced the seal on it it went in twice for this i feel this problem mayhave resulted in the leaking, and i feel i should not have to replace itif it is a possible defect in the motor thank you for taking the time to read this. Please let me know what i need to do in this matter thank you again for your time and trouble . Sincerely [xxx]. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Front engine cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 05/97 in recall campaign 99b29, proving the original recall has been inadequate.dt
Fuel leak in engine compartment.
Engine knock at cold start up--ford to replace engine.-a/c has a musty smell at start up, dealer has sprayed it 4 times, and still has the same smell.
Whenever consumer exits the vehicle,if ever touching any metal parts,it will then exert sparks of fire. Consumer says if standingclose enough one can hear the sizzling. Consumer also has measured the distance of these sparks which he measured at three inches away. Consumer thought it would go away, but it is actually getting bigger. Consumer does not own truck, he's leasing it from ford.
Engine makes a noise.yh
"tick" noticed at startup.towed to delaership, diagnosed as bent rod.total engine replacement under warranty.there was no symptoms until total failure.why did this happen and more importantly, is it going to happen again.engine replacement estimated at over $4000.please provide info on similar failures via email.
Spark plug blew out while running. I have only had the plugs changed once by the ford dealer. I have read on the ford f150 forums that this is very common on the 5.4 engine as they have very few threads holding the plug in. I am told ford fixed the problem in 2002 but has not recalled the earlier trucks.
Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 04/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate.dt
After trveling at 60 to 70 mhp all day for a long period of time, vehicle will suddenly stall when slowing down to make a turn or in traffic. Dealer has been contacted. *sb
Consumerwas traveling about 40 mph onhighwayand heat level linestayed inred zone.he added coolant intoengine. Vehicle was okay.the vehicle was leakingdue to timing chain cover failure.
Upon cold start, engine threw a rod. Entire engine needs to be replaced.
"engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 05/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall was inadequate."dt
Engine stalls while drinving.yh
Engine blew in 3 year old, 60,000 mile well kept ford f150 truck - out of warranty.
A tapping noise has occured in the engine. A ford mechanic stated that it was a spun rod bearing. Ford claims that there is nothing they can do to help me for a malfucntion caused by a bad front cover gasket leak. This caused the coolant to leak into the oil, mixing water wtih oil.i know i'm not the first to report this. I was informed by other owners to file a complaint as well.dt
Started the motor in the morning to go to work, knocking noise from either back of motor or front of transmission. Took vehicle to dealer where i purchased it from. Was told by technician that he also heard nkocking noise. Technician put stethoscope on motor says oil pump might be bad. His sugesstion on the work order was to pull the oil pan and inspect bearings. This was not performed due to the fact that i was never informed of there recomendation. Technicians final recomendation was for me to purchase a brand new motor from the dealer and allow them to put it in for a low low price of $3000.00 out the door. This seems to me to be very deceitful due to the fact that not hardly anything was done to find the source of the knock but yet there final decision is for me to pay $3000.00 for a new motor and installation. When they do not even know if this is the problem. Cost me $35.00 for there deceitful recomendation. I have been searching the internet for other1997 ford f-150 motor problems that include knocking noises and they are every where on the web. All motor problems with the same symptoms as mine are all low mileage motors. Mine only has 67951 miles on it. I have religously maintained all aspects of my vehicle. Ford sells low qaulity products and there dealers are deceitful!
Engine knock at start up. I brought the problem to the attention of ford when the truck was still underwarranty. They knew it was a problem and did not have a fix. So therfore they did nothing. Now that the problem is worsing, ford has a solution but will do nothing as it is out of warranty. I feel they avoided finding a solution and fixing until the vast majority of engines were out of warranty and now will not own up to the fix.
Power steering bracket broke which threwmain belt off, causing failure of brakes and power steering. Consumer feels that there should not be only 1 belt that operates brakes and steering.
Crank shaft pulley broke 4 bolts and came off harmonic balanceron 1997 ford f150 causing loss of rower steering,alternator,and water pump functions.*nlm
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem.dealer has been contacted. Consumer has became aware of recall 98s14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts.steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains.transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97s86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs.windshield wipers start by themselves.turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire.brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop.a/c was not cold enough.serpentine belt was replaced.door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.
The truck was built with the exhaust exiting in front of the right rear tire, which caused excessive heat to the tire and a burning smell.the hub caps and wheels were discolored, and the rear axle seal leaked, all these problems were caused by the defective exhaust system which was due to the extreme heat. The rear oil seal leaked oil. *mr*ph
Initial failure- engine cranks, but wouldn't start. Local dealershjip replaced pcm twice, replaced spark plugs, throttle position sensor, trans shift solenoid, timing cover gasket, radiator.. When vehicle return to customer, it still was not running prope
Grass and weeds get caught in cross over brace under exhaust system, as they pack in they dry out, causing fire.(qcaw)
1997 ford f150 with 4.2l engine.started car in the morning.made a grinding sound and stopped it.restarted the motor and it rattling loudly and stopped it again.the number one piston bent the connecting rod.
With no previous indications that anything was wrong, upon starting engine heard loud clacking sound, shut off and towed to mechanic. Who said it was an internal problem that could only be fixed by ford dealership or a machine shop. It was a holiday so we took it to a machine shop who verified his previous encounter with the same model engine before that a rod was bent which cracked the piston, caused from a "defect in ford's intake head gasket", which leaked water into the engine. He also stated one more crank or run a little longer the piston would have shattered and gone through the crank shaft which could have endangered anyone in it's range (hwy, etc.). The engine is now being repaired and when ford was contacted they denied any problem with the gasket and any responsibility. The machine shop has a "service notification" that the gasket has been replaced with one that will not leak. This is a very costly defect that could have been prevented if ford had sent notice to owner's. I feel ford should own up to their defective part and pay for costs owner's like myself have encountered. I have a notice of recall for a different gasket leaking coolant which was replaced by the ford dealership, #99b29.
Location of exhaust system in front of passenger's side causes the abs brakes to freeze up in winter.have not taken to dealer as of yet.
Manifold studs rusted away causing exhaust pipe to separate from manifolds.as a result of this failure, emissions portion of nys inspection was failed. Repair is required to pass inspection, and is estimated by new country ford to be approximately $2200.00. I believe this to be an excessive expense as a result of the manufacturers poor design and quality of parts.
Doors have stress cracks at the lower right sides dealer repaired once, but cracked before i picked it up,exhaust fumes entering car and discoloring r-rr wheel.
Ford exhaust design is routed in front of right rear tire.the exhaust gases cause the lug nuts, studs, and brake drum to corrode causing poor brake response and possibly wheel failure.
While driving vehicle, fire came up from between the cab and bed of truck.fire investigators came to the conclusion thatthere is a design flaw in this model truck which allows debris to accumulate under the shield which then ignited, and then ignited the silicone sealer on the shield which allowed the fire to ignite the back seat.
Weeds pack up in and around cross member of cross over exhaust system, which leads to a drying out of weeds, resulting in fires.(qcaw)
Consumer took vehicle to dealershipto replace right rear wheel/right hub cap/bumper and exhaust system. All parts replacment was due to exhaust system being in the way, which caused corrosion to all above parts. Consumer confronted the servicemen about condition reoccurring. His reply wasthat after the warranty expired, it becameconsumer's problems. Dealer notified
My 1997 ford f150 with 4.2l v-6 manifold gasket failed which caused coolant to leak into cylinders.without any warning, at cold start the coolant in the cylinders caused pistons/rod to break and engine suddenly began loud knocking and pouring white smoke out of exhaust.this truck has been meticulously maintained and has never been driven hard.local repair shop says the local machine shop they use for rebuilds has seen at least 24 of these engines since january 1st, 2003!estimates to rebuild or replace this engine range from $2,000 to $4,000.we have not yet decided what to do - scared to get new engine from ford because same problem may still be present.
Goodyear tire had low pressure, causing them to blowout. In addition, consumer replaced wheels:cap/cover/hub, and exhaust system.
Exhaust on rear rim which has caused the rim to start pitting and may cause failure.
Consumer states the exhaust is located at the right side, causingthe tires tooverheatandblow up. In july firestone wilderness ht size 23570r16 dot w2081pt were replaced by goodyear ,and problemstill recurring. Dealer stated nothing was wrong with the exhaust pipe. Consumer indicated that firestone diagnosis was that tire blew up due to overheating.
The vehicle has a faulty front cover gasket on the engine, which caused coolant leak in turn causing an overheat situation which lead to an intake manifold gasket failure, which may also lead to an engine failure.i took the vehicle to the t&w ford dealership in williamstown, kywhere they told me that the front cover would need to be replaced along with the gaskets and also o2 sensors at a cost of 1500.00, i did the work of gasket replacement at a cost of 60.00.
Vapor tube pinched by frame of truck.
Dt: on july 2 2005 while driving down the road the throttle cable broke. The owner was coming down a two lane highway. The consumer noticed that the accelerator wasn't being pushed, the cruise control wasn't on, and the vehicle was speeding on its own.the consumer engaged the parking brake, while going 50-55 mph. After engaging the parking brake, the truck took about 3/4 of a mile to come a stop. The vehicle finally hit an oak tree and stopped and no air bags deployed. The owner's wife was injured with upper neck and back. Injuries. The owner''s daughter was bruised on the face. The vehicle didn't come in contact with any other vehicles. There was no other problems with the vehicle accelerator sticking before. Ford reported that there was no recalls about this. The owner has contacted the dealership. The vehicle has not been deemed a total loss. The owner has to replace the brakes and throttle cable. Insurance will pay for repairs to the body. About a week before the crash, the consumer had to replace the oxygen sensor. That warning light stayed on about a week before repair. At this time owner is waiting for the repair work to be completed. Owner stated that dealership said that the problem could have been caused by a throttle cable housing.
Design of the catalytic converter and shield allows for accumulation of grass and other debris, fire resulted from grass burning.
Heat shields loose on the catalytic converter. Two clamps were replaced again.i had this fixed 2 years, previously.i was charged $70.50 for this to be corrected again. It seems that there is a problem with the quality of the clamps that are being used by ford.*la
I own a 1997 ford f-150 truck, 4.2l v-6.my wife was driving the truck and with no warning the engine started knocking very badly, she was frightened and drove the truck home very slowly, which almost got her into an accident.after doing research with ford mechanics and private mechanics, i found out the engine is a defective engine the years were 1997 and 1998.i contacted ford and they will not stand behind their product.there customer service in detroit was no help at all.i bought the truck with 36,000 miles on it, took very good care of it, and it now has 64,000 miles on it and cannot be driven.i recently received a recall for the cruise control saying it could catch on fire.unfortunately the truck can't be moved until i replace the engine, and it is in my garage.if this truck catches on fire and burns my house down fordwill be sued.there was no warning when the engine went, failure was total loss of engine, again ford has done nothing.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference tomanufacturer's recall 98r04, concerning pcv system. However, this vehicle wasnot included in recall due to location. Recall only involved vehicles in cold climate states. Consumeruncelarabout recall manufacturer sent for his vehicle. Dealer reused to replace parts. Ford admits vehicle may not stop in colder climates.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the head gaskets. Also stated that went out to turn on the vehicle and white smoke came off the vehicle. Dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle ha a blown head gasket. Ts
Intake manifold gasket leaked antifreeze into motor and ruiened motor. Had to have motor replaced.
The design of exhaust pipe location is hazardous, allowing carbon monoxide into the cargo box.
Dt: a couple of months agoconsumer noticed thatvehicle had an intake manifold gasket, which allowed water i to leaking into the engine rods, causing the motor to fail andhave to be replaced. The repair cost to fix it before the problem began wa s $800.consumer'sboss had problems with his fleet of vehicles, and notifiedconsumerof the problem.consumerwasnot certainwhether or not it was a fabricated defect or a design flaw. At this time there was no recall, but owner didn't understand why they won't recall vehicle sincethey were aware of the problem with the intake manifold gasket.
Tail pipe failed.
Consumer'sson was traveling about 70mph on the highway there was a blowout, and felt vehicle was jerking.consumer was facing the opposite side of the highway.got out of vehicle and saw rear on passenger's side was damaged, and rubber tread had come off the tire.also, muffler pipe was hanging from the vehicle.there was front end damage.*ml
The right rear tire freezes with ice form the exhaust which is placed in front of the tire causing slippage, longer stopping distance and loss of traction, consumer request exhaust be moved to rear.nlm
Exhaust manifold is leaking coolant.also, when heater is on temperature rises extremely high.
Right rear wheel is discolored because of exhaust pipe coming out the right side of the vehicle.
Lower intalke manifold leak on 1997 f-150 4.2l caused me to have to spemd 3000.00 on a new motor.
The exhaust pipe blows directly on the passenger's side rear wheel. In winter weather this causes ice to form on the wheel, which makes the brakes inoperative. The manufacturer/dealer are aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
Brake line freezing due to exhaust pipe being in front of wheels (alongside brakeline). I bought a 97 f-150 7 months ago.i recently noticed that it's increasingly difficult to get out of my driveway some days, the truck smells terrible (like something burnt) & my gas mileage is awful.i have been releasing the brake, the light is off, the pedal is up, but the brake apparently is still on.the tires & rims are icing up, the brake shoes on that side are crumbling. This causes poor braking conditions. I called the dealership, i had been told to watch for this problem, & had wanted it fixed. ( i would rather not find out how bad this is by something or someone. ) in fact, that is the reason that i was given when i was told that ford would fix it, until they saw the milage on the vehicle, then they told me, nope we wont fix it, youll have to pay us $700 (cdn) as a "good will gesture" from ford. (this seems a little steep!) & also they thought i should bring the truck in so they can make sure that theres no damage to the wheels or brakes.if the brakes can freeze on,... What stops them from freezing when they are not on?? i'm told there is a great deal of hydraulic pressure that stops this from being an issue, but the system is only as good as it is weakest part, & when using "brute force" to break them free, i would think something somewhere has got to give. If there were safety concerns that were the reason that ford was making the modifications whilst the vehicle was still under its original warranty, i should thinkthese safety concerns do not go away once the truck is not on warranty.i would think that this would be a recall situation, not just a bulletin.they have admitted that it is a problem, & were even fixing it if it was under the original warranty, but i believe that this problem goes much further, & ford should be liable for the repairs, since it is a flaw in the design of the vehicle.i have contacted ford canada, & got no result.
Tail pipe is in front of the back wheel exhaust system which is making the wheels hot.
The rear tail pipe came out by the right rear tire . Please describe .
The tail pipe is located in front of the rear wheel by design, it heats the lugs, nuts and bolts making it difficult to remove them.nlm
Design of exhaust pipes location causes it to discolor the rear tire and remove crome from center wheel.
Spark plug has blown out of my 1997 ford f150 for the second time. First fix was using a helicoil. Second fix will have to be the same. According to information gathered from the www, this is a common problem fixed only by replacing the entire cylinder head ($3,000+) this is poor quality manufacturing and corporate america turning its back, once again, on the consumers that keep them going.
Exhaust pipeis located too close totires.the heat fromexhaust pipecauses the tires to melt and rim to corrode.akscc
The exhaust pipe is positioned/designedso that the exhaust from the pipe is ruining the wheel and tire on the rear passenger side. Tire has been replaced because of seperation due to the heat from the exhaust. Dlr says needs a newly positioned exhaust pipe.
Tail pipe designed too closely to the right reartire.heat and fumes caused damages to right rear wheels.asking nhtsa to look into this matter.the dealer replaced tail pipes for some trucks but refused this customer's based on milage.
"lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil.issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no. 99-20-7."
This concerns a 1997 f-150 ford pickup with a 4.2 l 6 cylindermotor. I've had to add coolant to it for several months and couldn't find a leak or any in the oil. Five days ago while trying to start it the motor gave a loud bang and white smoke boiled out. Now it knocks like a bent or broken rod and blows white smoke out of the tail pipe. I found a website on the internet where dozens of people with trucks having the same motor are all having the same problem between 76000-110000 miles. Mine has 109,000 miles and from the reports, ford is trying to put all of this on the dealers and the dealers are just wanting to fix the motors @ $600 -$4000 dollars. The people with the problem say that it is a faulty head gasket and that they were recalled, but i never received that recall. I don't have the money to fix a motor that was faulty when i bought the thing.
Location of exhaust pipe is affecting brake equipment. *mr due to the exhaust pipe being placed in front of the rear tire, the heat deteriorates the rear brake backing panel affecting the brakes and shattering the center wheel hub.the dealer advised the consumer of having the muffler tail pipe re-routed to the rear of the tire as subsequent models of the vehicle. *sc
The right rear tire freezes with ice form the exhaust which is placed in front of the tire causing slippage, longer stopping distance and loss of traction, consumer request exhaust be moved to rear.nlm
Renee borstad on behalf of consumer.consumer incurred a major expense for repairs to a defective manifold gasket.after learning in the process of the repairs that ford had knowledge of this defect and issued two technical service bulletins regarding the defect, the company has refused reimbursement of monies paid.*jg
Poorly designed location of the exhaust pipe caused the passenger side wheel cover to corrode.also the present location of the pipe causes exhaust fumes to come into the cab if the window is down.recall notice not recieved.
When driving through tall grass, the grass gets cut off/falls on the transmission cross member, where it is ignited by the heat from the exhaust pipe, which is routed right behind the cross member.
I own a 1997 ford f-150 with the 4.2l v-6 engine that is notorious for "hydrolocking" due to a faulty lower intake manifold gasket. This has been a well documented issue among many customers who have purchased this model and many of us have been forced to pay large amounts of money in order to replace a blown engine due to poor engineering.
Tail pipe will heat up to point where rear right tire shredded. Consumer has contacted dealer.while driving, firestone wilderness ht ii tire blewout, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle and crash, dot number w2031pt166, tire size p235/70r16, consumer was injured in accident.
The exhaust is pointed at the right rear tire, and causing the tire to disintegrate /blow out.incident occurred three time. , dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Consumer states that the vehicle has caught on fire twice,the fire starts underneath the vehicle where the muffleris. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.*mj
Windshield wipers come on by themselves,causing a distraction to driver. Dealer claims switch and module need to be replaced. 2. Tailpipelocated to in front of passenger's rear wheel causing exhaust to corrode wheel and lugs: nuts. Dealer will not change location of exhaust.
The location of of tailpipein front ofwheel is causingstrong gas fumes to get inside of the vehicle.
Vehicle engine exploded as consumer turned the key in the ignition. *mra professional explained to consumer that the lower intake manifold failed.*la
Exhaust manifolds and studs are corrodeing and warping. 1997 4.6 engine. Ford f-150.shop where i had service done reports that they have seen several similar situations within a weeks time. Could there be a problem here? manifolds are not supposed to corrode like this.*la
The intake manifold gasket fails causing water to leak into the engine.so in the morning when you start your car the engine has blown.the engine has to be replaced,can not be rebuilt.
Ford has engine problems and will not take responsibility for the gasket problem. I have documentation that proves of this existing problem with 1997 f-150 series truck. My truck has been at norris ford for 3 months, the bill is 4600.00 to date.
My 1997 ford f150 with 4.2l v-6 manifold gasket failed at 68,000 (original) miles which caused coolant to leak into the cylinders. Without any warning, at cold start the coolant in the cylinders caused pistons/rod to break and engine suddenly began loud knocking and pouring white smoke out of exhaust. This truck has been maintained and has never been driven hard. The cost to rebuild the motor (from ford) was $3500.00. When my mechanic called to order the rebuilt engine from ford, he was told they had just placed an order for 50 identical engines. They also told him they have to replace these engines all the time. It's a shame that ford will not take any responsibility in fixing this problem and try to help their customers. I will never buy a ford product again and i will tell everyone that i come in contact with about this very unfortunate problem that ford will do nothing about.*la
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a loud, abnormal noise when driving at various speeds 5 mph and above. After inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the spare tire was fractured from the harness and a cable was also fractured.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and he current mileages were approximately 84,000. The consumer stated the cable holding the spare tire broke while driving. The spare tire fell to the ground. Updated 01/19/12
On january 8, 2011, 1997 ford f150 xlt lariat burned and totally destroyed our home and toyota tacoma in carport.fire marshall and firemen stated appeared to originate from f150 in carport. Forensic investigator from state farm (representatives from ford present after demand from state farm) stated fire started by defective cruise control component (confirmed by x-ray) after locating in debri under vehicle. Ford acted as if they could care less - guess not since not even an appology for our loss as much cannot be replaced. State farm now in the process of suing ford to recoop their loss. We were never notified by ford of this defect and nearly lost our lives.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.while driving 30 mph, the rear of the vehicle bounced off the ground for approximately three seconds.the contact pulled over and noticed that the spare tire detached from the vehicle.the dealer stated that the cable to the spare tire holder was corroded and caused the failure.the spare tire holder was replaced.there were no damages.the vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown.the failure mileage was 156,000 and current mileage was 176,000.
1st service at 3000 mileage-a/c leaked twice; later - alignment at the back (bed) area was croocked due to shocks; built-in floor mats almost caused an accident when the gas pedal became stuck to the the floor mat while driving; lastly,power steering wheel locked itself while driving on the road and was unable to manuever/controlthe pick-up's steering wheels; joeten representatives concluded that power steering pump failed/broke.
1st service at 3000 mileage-a/c leaked twice; later - alignment at the back (bed) area was croocked due to shocks; built-in floor mats almost caused an accident when the gas pedal became stuck to the the floor mat while driving; lastly,power steering wheel locked itself while driving on the road and was unable to manuever/controlthe pick-up's steering wheels; joeten representatives concluded that power steering pump failed/broke.
Air conditioner blower motor failed.
The a/c compressor failed.nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem.dealer has been contacted. Consumer has became aware of recall 98s14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts.steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains.transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97s86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs.windshield wipers start by themselves.turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire.brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop.a/c was not cold enough.serpentine belt was replaced.door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.
1) air conditioner hose spontaneously developed leak at start-up causing complete loss of freon and requiring 800+ dollar repair/replacement of components. No wear areas on part, no rub spots present and per service technician, no reason for part to have failed. 2) disc brake rotor failed at 57,000 miles without apparent reason, causing need for replacement and repair of disk brake assembly. Service technician again noted no reason for failure, no caliper failure, a recent pad replacement and highway driving pattern.
1997 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle repaired with defective parts.the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer because of an a/c problem. The a/c clutch assembly was making noise when the air conditioning was turned off. As the dealer was preparing to install a new a/c clutch assembly, the compressor fell apart when they removed the clutch.so, the vehicle needed a new compressor as well. The consumer gave approval for the repairs, thinking the dealer was going to use new parts. On june 25, 2011, as the consumer was driving 65 mph, the a/c compressor suddenly seized and broke the serpentine drive belt, which took out the power steering. The vehicle pulled hard to the left and it almost took him half way into the lane of on-coming traffic. The next the day, the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where they replaced the compressor and drive belt free of charge. That is when the consumer discovered re-manufactured parts had been used.on june 114, 2012, the compressor was replaced again at no charge. On october 16, 2012, the compressor was replaced again, because it was making a loud noise.
Premature treadwear. All four tires replaced. Tires maintained and rotated per manufacturer recommendation.( dot number: tire size: 23570r16 )
A/c reciever failed resulting in leakage.
Engine knock at cold start up--ford to replace engine.-a/c has a musty smell at start up, dealer has sprayed it 4 times, and still has the same smell.
Cigaret lighter cover spins.
Cigarette cover for lighter failed. Mjs
Tape deck failed.
The radio is defective. Yh
Cd player not working properly.
I had an electrical short under the dash caused by moister in the fuse box , which was caused by water leaking around the windshield.i was not to concerned until i took it to the shop and found out that there is 13 pages of service bulletin about moisture get into the fuse box.it does thing as wiper not working while in drive or reverse but will work any other time.radio not turning off,blower motor not shutting off.trying to engage the starter while the vehicle is running.
The jack is 3-4 inches too small for vehicle.the dealer has been notified.
While pulling into garage and without warning, consumer heard a noise.ran over spare tire.tire was held up by a wire which broke off and released the tire.consumer adds the wire served as the spare tire rack assembly and was defective.
Spare tire wheel mount cable failed resulting in spare tire falling off of vehicle. Mjs
Under moderate acceleration on i-29 on-ramp from gateway drive, swedge holding tire cradle piece to cable let go releasing tire cradle piece and spare tire from vehicle. Spare tire bounced to the left side of the on-ramp into the grass. Tire cradle piece fell to the right side of the traffic lane. Although there was no damage to other vehicles following at the time and no personal injuries, the potential existed for a catastrophic accident. If this had happened on the interstate highway at higher speeds, serious injury or death may have resulted from impact with the tire.
Spare tire carrier failed causing the tire to fall off. Yh
The edges of the 4 u channels on the spare tire carrier cuts into the sidewall of tire. Adealer was notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
Spare tire fell off from under pickup bed, damaging trailer being towed.fortunately, no accident was caused behind the vehicle when the tire fell off.i called ford and they indicated it was 'not a safety issue'.can this be true, given thata 60lb tire and rim are allowed to just fall off a vehicle at highway speeds?thank you.gt
While driving on a local roadspare tire cable broke, andspare tire fell out. Consumer was concerned thatthis could had happen onhighway and cause an accident.
Consumer states while driving state speed limit without warning the spare tire fell off the wire assembly on to oncoming traffic notified manufacturer and was informed that vehicle is out of warranty.consumer stated that the cable holding the tire assembly sheared off causing the spare tire to fail.
While driving truck about 20-25 mph,cable that holds up the spare tire broke, causing the tire to come off. The incident did not cause a crash.dealer will be notified about the problem.
While backing out of the driveway, the cable holding the spare tire snapped allowing tire to fall from the carrier under the truck. The dealer was phoned about the problem. Problem will be corrected at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.
The spare tire carrier under the truck rubs groves on the side of the spare tire. Owner guess is that the grovesar e 1/8 inch deep. The prolbem was reported to the manufacturer. The tire has been replaced by dealership. The spare tire carrier is being checked for the problem.
While driving about 30 mph spare tire fell off.it appears as thoughcable that holds the spare tire has rusted.dealership was contacted about this problem.problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
Spare tire holder failed and spare tire fell off of the truck onto the highway and into traffic.
The spare tire mount in the 1997-1999 model f-150s suffers damage from the crossframe mount. The frame cuts grooves into the tire sidewalls over a period of time and can cause the tire to fail if used. This can also result in a person being stranded if the tire fails completely, or can cause an accident if the damage was not noticed and the tire failed while in use. This affects all 1997 to 1999 model f-150s, and the damage worsens with time, usually becoming noticeable after 10-15k miles. Ford motor has received several complaints about the situation but has not fixed the problem.( dot number: tire size: 255/70r16 )
While towing trailer, trailer plug fell out causing loss of trailer lights and brakes.destroyed plug and cable.new plug will not stay in connector.have towed this trailer with other vehicles with no problem.
Bed seams not sealed, presenting the possibility of corrosive road debris getting into closed bed compartment.
Bed moves when crossing uneven surfaces.
Air bag light on or flashing.
My interior and back exterior lights come on and go off randomly sometimes while driving on the roads. The light in the back above the truck bed is bothersome because it could cause attention of another driver causing a accident. My mother also has a ford f150 that does the same, however her truck isn't the same year.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, a burning odor was emitted into the vehicle as the driver's side headlight started to flicker. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the bulb had overheated and melted the bulb holder. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 118,000.
During warm weather the sensors in the door appear to be heat activated which does not allow the dome light circuit to close, when the door is opened the light comes on as it should but stays on when the door is closed, at night this causes visibility problems.nlm
Headlights have lost a considerable amount of their intensity due to the yellowing effect of the plastic lens covers.
Lights do not work
Vehicle been experiencingproblem with brake lights and turn signals failing to operate intermittently. Problem has occurred four times with a month and almost caused a vehicle collision . Dealer was not contacted at this time.
While driving down the road noticed thatbrake lights were out. Also,when the brakes were applied, cruise control didn't disengage.contacted dealer. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle was not under warranty.
Dt: contact stated the cruise control onhis 1997 ford f150 went out. Then the brake lights failed.whenthe consumer took it to the dealer to get the brake lights fixed there was smoke coming from under the hood. It was smoking where the cruise control switch was. This happened on 9-17-04. He disconnected the switch. He bought a new switch and installed it, and never had any more trouble.he wanted to file a complaint so nhtsa would be aware that the 1997 ford -f150 had abad cruise control switch .he was not aware of any problems until he had heard it on the newsthatthe 2000 year modelshad a defective cruise control switch. Updated 03/29/06
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that the brake lights are inoperative. As a consequence, he was unable to notify other drivers when he attempted to stop.an authorized technician replaced the wiring assembly in the brake lamp control at an expense of $115.11. The manufacturer was notified , but no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 163,000. Updated 10/27/09 the consumer stated the lights only come on with extreme pressure on the brake pedal.updated 10/28/09.
Police pulled vehicle over because it had no back tail lights visible at night.also, had no brake lights. Took to dealer & was informed will have it checked out. Might be an electrical problem.
Vehicle would not come out of park. There was no warning. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer stated that brake lightlocated abovewindow, has a broken wire inside that caused gear to be stuck in park.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that the brake lights would not illuminate when she depressed the brake pedal.as of november 19, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle.the failure mileage was 262,200 and current mileage was 262,264.updated 12/12/07
Horn stopped working, keeps blowing fuses.trailer tow lights stopped working.dealer reports the speed control deactivation switch bad and replaced.also found a short circuit at the steering column
The other day i was at a fast food drive up and my truck wouldn't shift out of park. I contacted my dealer and they told me how to get it to shift.they said oh your brake lights probably have been coming and going with this problem.also. The shift lock mechanism is integrated in the brake switch, and ford has had some trouble with wire fatigue at the brake light switch. So as i was having trouble with the shiftlock i was unknowingly driving at times with no brake lights. This comment was made directly from my ford dealer. I asked if there were any tsb's or recalls for the cond., he said it was a commen problem for years but ford wouldn't do anything unless enough people ratted them to some authority that would make them correct this wide spread problem. He told me that on earlier modles without shiftlock wouldn't even know that they had even lost there brake lights. I looked at the connection on my trucks brake switch and sure enough the wire had been made so short from the factory that every time you would hit the brake it was pulling on it and one of the two wires on my truck had broken. I can't believe that i had a problem with my brake lights when for two days i thought i had a problem with my shift linkage. If i would have been hit then who would have been at fault? in my opinion ford, i mean when my local dealer in warsaw in can tell me over the phone then how many people have been killed in the u.s. From not having brake lights and were totally unaware ford endangered my life and i will never buy another ford product as long as i live! i sure hope they save a buck if my dealer knows that there is a problem, then so does ford. It's a safty issue so where is the recall? thank you. Tony johnson.
Mutifunction switch cut headlamps off while driving at night at appoximately 45 mph.no prior warning, no flickering just instantanious darkness.side marker lights and taillight s continued to operate.was in a well light area or this could have been serious if at higher speed on an unlighted road. The squeal on the pitman arm is a nuisance. Note when i took to dealership to be repaired, dealer service department denied any widespread problem e with either component - what a joke i now find both items appear on your website.there should be some accountabilityor penalty for the dealer for not being honest about the problems with these components.
I have experienced the 3 defects listed.....first, the powertrain, when four-wheel drive is engaged at a stop and an engagement time of at least 30sec. To 1min. Is given, when i release my brake to proceed the powertrain makes a loud thump, this happens about 75% of the time....second the washer sprayers on the hood do not spray the windsheild. One sprays way off and the other sprays nothing. And third the high beam low beam switch is defected. When engaged in high beam and driving a short accures and the lights will flicker from high to low and completely off with no head lights at all......if you have any questions about any of these defects please contact shane e. Mass at my home number ((712)-322-5233) .... Thank you.
Headlights worked poorly confuse the oncoming drivers, and scares the hell out of the driver of the mentioned vehicle. Outside mirrors------outside mirrors ( right and left side) fail to operate with the adjusting switch located in the interior driver side arm rest.mirrors fail to adjust.this is a problem when different drivers use this vehicle.
1st,transmission, when at the speeds of 40 and 45, hesitates and wants to upshift and downshift, the behaivor is not normal at all, and i am making an appt. To get it fixed. 2nd, the high beam/ low beam switch must be faulty, at times the lights will totally shut off.3rd when refeuling, usually on a quarter tank and less when taking off the gas cap there is alot of pressure built up in the tank. 4th the interior lights will sometimes come on when either door is opened, i have to shut the door and reopen it.
Regular lights will not come on unlesshigh beams are turned on first. Dealer will be notified. The main head lights failed due to the switch failure of the highbeam switch.
Headlight switch shorted out and started to smoke. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving on highway smelled a burning wire odor.went to start up vehicle in the morning, and no headlights. Circuit breaker was never thrown.contacted dealer,and herepairedand replacedheadlight switch.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Police pulled vehicle over because it had no back tail lights visible at night.also, had no brake lights. Took to dealer & was informed will have it checked out. Might be an electrical problem.
Vehicle experiencing problem with erratic operation of right side turn signal and stop light; wheneversteering columntilt wheel is in an upright postion, the turn signal and stop light would work properly. If steering wheel is move belownormal postion , the right side turn signal & stop light will not operate. Dealer was not notified at this time. Reporting and seeking nhtsa help in this matter.
Left turn signal does not engage properly, only if held while turning.
Dt: turn signals have never functioned right since it was bought. You have to jiggle the turn signal stock to get them to blink. And you have to hold them a certain position before they blink. There have beenno recalls. Have talked to ford and they said that it would cost the consumer $800.00 to fix the problem. Have talked to dealer also, and that was no help.
Vehicle been experiencingproblem with brake lights and turn signals failing to operate intermittently. Problem has occurred four times with a month and almost caused a vehicle collision . Dealer was not contacted at this time.
1997 ford f-150 with recall on the speed control system. Consumer states that the dealer charged him $68.00 for a diagnosis fee for stating there was a recall for the speed control. Consumer states that he should not have been charged the $68.00.the dealer wanted to charge the consumer to repair the fire damage to the wiring and other components that was done to the vehicle as a result of a faulty switch that was recalled. The turn signal did not stay on when making a turn .
Coolant leaks through timing chain cover;wipers come on unexpectantly while in off position.
Multifunction switch malfunctions causingheadlights to become inoperable while driving at night. Dealer has been notified. *mj
Multi-functional turn signal would not work proplery: turn signal would disengage before consumer completed the turn. Dealer notified.
Windshield wipers come on unexpectedly while switch is in off position.this is a safety problem because in the case of my father's ranger, the washer fluid would spray unexpectedly as well, thereby smearing the windshield and causing loss of visibility.both our trucks were diagnosed with faulty multifunction switches.a recall for this part should be issued as there is a high number of the same complaints listed on this site for various ford vehicles containing the same part.
I have had to replace the multiswitch twice now. I am now on the third one already. As far as the front wheel hubs, the clearance is insufficient to allow for normal corrosion. Any front brake job requires that the hubs also be replaced as they are damaged when removed. All of my work was done at a ford dealership.
On two separate occasions now, i have had the multi swwitch fail and need replacement. Both times ford dealership in muskegon have replaced the part.
Mutifunction switch cut headlamps off while driving at night at appoximately 45 mph.no prior warning, no flickering just instantanious darkness.side marker lights and taillight s continued to operate.was in a well light area or this could have been serious if at higher speed on an unlighted road. The squeal on the pitman arm is a nuisance. Note when i took to dealership to be repaired, dealer service department denied any widespread problem e with either component - what a joke i now find both items appear on your website.there should be some accountabilityor penalty for the dealer for not being honest about the problems with these components.
Multi-function switch failed. Mjs
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated the front fuel tank was leaking due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting. The vehicle was notrepaired. The failure mileage was 170,00 and the current mileage was 182,000.
Fuel tank strap rotted out tank hanging down,,fixed one strap now gas tank is leaking (tank rotted also smell of gas in truck cab!!!fuel leakagefrom tank if over half full,told d.m.v ,told me not to drive it ,till repair made.
Gas tank assembly -rusted straps.
Fuel tank strap broke on 1997 f150 30-gallon tank due to severe corrosion.tank dropped, causing the filler hose to disconnect from the fitting at the tank.discovered the problem when fuel started pouring onto the pavement at the gas station.last fill-up was a week prior with over 200 miles of driving since, so strap could have been broken for up to a week.will replace the tank and straps, will retain the straps for 1 month before discarding.
Gas tank straps rusted. One broken the other is almost rusted through. Tank could fall out.
I was driving home and heard a loud noise like something dropped or fell. I thought that it might be my exhaust. I was about a 1/2 mile away from home and continued on. I tried to put my truck in the garage and it wouldn't go in, still thinking that it my exhaust, i got out of my truck and discovered that the gas tank had fallen. I then had it towed to our repair garage and they said that the straps had rusted completely off and that the tank had a small leak in it.
On 11/20/2010 when i went to gas up - the gas ran on the ground - the rear fuel tank strap had broken and the tank dropped down - pulling the filler neck loose. Updated 08/01/11 approximately ten gallons failed onto the road way.the rear strap failed in the middle failed. Updated 08/02/11
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when the technician advised that one of the fuel tank straps was fractured and the other showed signs of severe rust and could fracture at any given moment. The technician advised the contact not to fill the fuel tank to capacity and also advised not to drive the vehicle.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140, 000. Updated 0831/11*ljupdated 09/01/11
Fuel tank is rusted and the straps rusted and fell off giving the fuel tank no support.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. The techniciandetected that both fuel tank straps were completely rusted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.updated 09/07/2011 *ln
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that one of the fuel straps fractured from the fuel tank and caused the tank to hang abnormally from the vehicle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system gasoline: tank: assembly: mounting) and received repairs under the recall however, the fuel tank continued leaking fuel and the manufacturer refused to replaced the tank. The vehicle was not further repaired.the failure and the current mileages were 246,000.
While driving at approximately 30 miles per hour under normal driving conditions both fuel tank support straps broke on a 1997 ford f150. The result of the straps failing was a damaged fuel tank (several leaks occurred on the tank causing massive fuel loss), damaged fuel tank sensors, damaged fuel tank hoses, and damaged fuel tank hose clamps. There may have also been additional damaged caused to the vehicles exhaust system. The costly repairs included a new fuel tank, houses, clamps, sensors, and replacing about 20 gallons of fuel. All repairs were done at the owner's expense.
I was driving on route 250 south of norwalk, ohio when both straps holding the gas tanks broke causing the gas tank to fall out of the truck to the ground. The filler neck broke at the tank. The gas lines held to the tank and kept the tank dragging until i stopped the truck. The reason i am now reporting this is i have heard from news reports about this incident is happening to other trucks.
Fuel tank strap broke. Updated 08/08/11the consumer stated only one strap broke, which broke in the middle under the tank. The strap showed signs of severe corrosion.he reinforced the gas tank with a nylon strap. Updated 08/15/11
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. The contact tied cords around the fuel tank and was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact replaced the straps that secured the fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired. There was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006(fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 06/0611updated 06/10/11
Yesterday 7/15/2011 i pulled into the parking lot of lowes and smelled gas.i found the outside of the gas tank was wet from the top down.i noticed that one of the metal straps that held the tank was broken.it was broken at the point where it turns to go under the tank. It appeared to have rusted through.i purchased large plastic wire ties to hold the tank in place so i could get home safely.i still smelled gas when i arrived at home.
I have a 1997 f-150 with just over 150,000 miles and lost both straps just after filling up and going over train tracks @ 25 mph. The only thing holding it on was the fuel lines, hope there is not major damage there. I had the tank replaced about 3 years prior.updated 08/01/11 the consumer stated there was no fuel spill. Both of the straps broke, due to rust. Updated 08/02/11
Check engine light is on due to fuel vapor recovery failure. Caused by piece of plastic breaking out of filler neck. They want $300 to replace.
1997 ford f-150 pickup short bed 4.2 6cyl 5 speed trans. 1 gas tank support strap is completely rusted through. Other is almost rusted through.the gas tank will eventually fall off. The danger is self evident. Just noticed today.
I went to a automotive shop to have some brake work done on my 1997 ford f-150 truck. The mechanic said i have something to show you & what they show was one of my fuel tank strap was broken and also they said my gas tank drop down a little.so i call a ford dealer & they say there no recall on my 1997 ford f-150 fuel tank strap in virginia but in other states it is. I told them according to the nhtsa , it is !no help from ford dealer.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact was driving 30 mph when the fuel tank straps fractured from the vehicle due to rust. The failure caused the fuel tank to separate from under the vehicle exhibiting an abnormally loud noise. The contact moved the vehicle from the roadway and noticed the fuel straps hanging from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic shop where the fuel straps were welded, which lasted approximately one year before the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted stating that there were no recalls on the vehicle.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 187,000.updated03/02/11updated 03/07/11
1997 f150 ford lariat super cab 4x4 with 83,262 miles, the vehicle has excessive rust on panels, frame, frame supports and undercarriage components; some of the frame/ frame supports have significant holes and has no structural integrity.the safety design intent of the vehicle has been compromised due to the severe rust; in a crash condition the vehicle occupants' safety would be jeopardized.december 3, 2010 the vehicle was driven in the village of oxford, mi. Approximately 25 mile per hour and the front gas tank strap failed (rusted-out).the gas tank fell to the pavement and left the vehicle inoperable.there were no occupant injuries, but gasoline containments were leaked at the scene.the vehicle was towed by flatbed truck to skalnek ford, lake orion, mi for repairs costing $773.42.updated 1/12/2012 *ln
Fuel tank straps rusted or broke on my 1997 ford f150 pickup tank fell to the ground.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact was driving 50 mph when he heard an abnormal dragging sound. When he inspected the vehicle, he saw that the front fuel tank strap was fractured and leaning on the ground. A local mechanic replaced the fuel tank and the straps. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 147,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 146,000. Updated 07/20/11*ljupdated 08/05/11
While fueling my truck i noticed the smell of gasoline, after stepping back and examining the situation, i found that i was leaking gas onto the ground, i took my truck to a local mechanic that found the problem to be a rusted out filler tube, had that replaced and then again went to get gas, again, i had gas leaking to the ground, thinking it may have been an issue with the gas tank straps, that i found to have been recalled, i had those checked, one strap in fact was gone, but since having a skid plate was told no further action to be taken at this time, also while inspecting the straps i was told that i had two leaks on my gas tank, one on top and one at a pinch-weld, at that time i asked that i cant even have my tank replaced because ford has no straps available to replace the new tank with. I am curious as to why this fuel storage system is having such a problem with the components rusting as badly as they are? if there is a problem with the materials used for the straps on the gas tanks, can there be also a problem with the materials to the rest of the fuel system?
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and contacted the dealer to secure an appointment fro recall repairs. The dealer then advised that they were only servicing those vehicles that had experienced the failure described in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired under the recall. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 143,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank fracrtured from the vehicle and began spilling gasoline fuel. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an auto repair shop. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the failure was an isolated incident. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.the contact received nhtsa recall notice 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and the recall was repaired by the dealer.approximately two weeks later, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was leaking.the dealer was notified of the failure; however, they did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 150,000.
Ford f150 fuel tank strap rusted and fell off.only one strap remained holding the fuel tank on the truck.also caused a fuel leak due to movement of the tank.
My 1997 f150, one gas tank strap broke, jordan ford in mishawaka indiana1/22/11 . It will cost $250.00 when the parts come it 1/26/11, when is there a recall? updated 08/01/11updated 2/02/2012 *ln
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.the contact statedwhile driving 25 mph, the fuel tank straps fractured, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to the dealer who refused to repair the vehicle due to rust.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.no repairs were performed.the current and failure mileages were 126,000.
On may 31, 2011, i was driving my 1997 ford f150 2-wheel drive pick-up truck and i heard a loud noise below me followed by a scraping sound.as there was traffic and road construction, i was unable to stop for approximately 200 yards.when i was able to pull over, i saw that the gas tank had fallen completely off the vehicle.the only part that was still attached to the truck was the fuel line.there was a large gash in the gas tank.since i had just filled the truck, over 23 gallons of gas was leaking on the street.the local police and fire departments were called.the street was treated with an absorbent.fortunately, there was no fire. The vehicle was towed and repaired.the following parts had to be replaced:flex hose, vent hose, fuel vapor valve, fuel tank transducer, gas tank strap kit, fuel tank, fuel pump and the labor to install these parts.the total for the repair was $1,362.93.in addition, the towing charge was $80.34 and at least $110.00 of gasoline was lost.this vehicle does not have any extraordinary amount of rust nor has it seen extreme service.it has always been garaged.i believe ford motor company should reimburse me for these expenses because, as a consumer, i should be able to assume that a gas tank will remain attached for the lifetime of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking fuel and the fuel tank was found to exhibit rust. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the contact was not satisfied with the remedy offered in the recall. The contact stated that the fuel tank was rusted where the strap was located. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 225,000.updated 09/19/11updated 2/21/12
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The dealer refused to repair the defect because the cross member was rusted, causing the fuel tank to hang abnormally. The dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 245,492.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he discovered that both fuel tank straps were fractured.the vehicle was not repaired.the contact was concerned that the fuel tank would detach from the vehicle and possibly cause a fire while driving.the failure mileage was 117,000.updated 09/14/11the straps had completely rotted away from the point it started touching the gas tank all the way around until it cleared the gas tank on the other side. The break could have happened all the way around as there was nothing but rotted away thin rust left. The straps were broken completely and the gas tank was laying on the skid plate.the consumer replaced the straps at his expense. Update 09/21/11
My 17 year old a honor student was going to volleyball practice when the front strap of the fuel tank let go resulting the front of the fuel tank to drop down, grinding on the cement surface of the road wearing a hole in the front bottom corner of the fuel tank releasing the full 24 gallons of gas that was filled into the fuel tank the night before. The local law enforcement/fire dept/ford dealer were called to handle the situation. Luckily for my daughter -no fire. The law enforcement took a picture of the fuel tank while it was still partially intact with gas flowing from the fuel tank, the fire dept. Was able to contain some of the 24 gallons of gas and then clean up. The local ford dealership towed the 1997 f-150 to the dealership where the new fuel tank, straps and sensor were replaced. My insurance would not cover any loss on this issue. My total out of pocket expense for this -new tank, straps, labor, sensor, and towing charge-$523.27- gas replacement of 24 gallons-$68.40- total = $591.67- the ford dealer kept the old parts.
I have a 1997 ford f-150 truck. The gas tank strap rusted through and needed to be replaced last september, 2010. I caught it in time. No accident occurred and the gas tank did not drop. However, if there is a recall, will i be reimbursed for the cost of this repair by ford?
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and was repaired. After the repair, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking near the rear strap of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician advised that the fuel tank was not covered under the recall. The contact stated that the corroded straps fractured was what caused the failure and the manufacturer should replace the fuel tank as well. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,628.
After replacement of the fuel tank straps per campaign number 11v385000, i found that when i was refueling the gasoline was pouring out from under the car at about 1.5 gallons. Went back to the dealer because i the problem wasn't present till the straps were replaced. I was told i needed a new fuel filler neck which was not covered by the original recall, so i went to private shop for a less expensive repair. Upon inspection in replacing the fuel filler neck, my mechanic notified me that i also needed a new gas tank because of corrosion of both the filler neck and the tank. This tank strap recall cost me more in parts and labor than the straps alone cost ford. Would i have been better off letting the tank drop and catch on fire in my fully covered 1997 vehicle? the insurance money alone would've gotten me a better vehicle, but i love my truck! hoping enough complaints will initiate and investigation and recall so i can get my reimbursement. For now, i will hold onto the old tank and all the parts in case i need proof of problem.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that after having the vehicle repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), the fuel tank developed a leak. An authorized dealer verified that the leak developed while performing the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 118,123.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. While driving approximately 15 mph, a strong gasoline fuel odor emitted inside of the vehicle. The contact noticed a rapid decrease in the fuel level displayed on the fuel gauge. There was a recall related to the recall defect under nhtsa campaign 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for the recall repair. The fuel tank was damaged as a result to corrosion and the dealer stated the owner would be responsible for the repair expense. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.
My 1997 ford f-150 had the rear gas tank strap fail. At the time, the truck had 96,500 miles on the odometer. The incident occurred on i-69 in southern michigan in heavy rain conditions. I managed to drive it to northwest ohio where it was fixed the next day by a local auto repair shop. They indicated that the forward strap was also nearly rusted through and the gas tank was being held on mostly by the hose clamp for the gas filler neck. I was told by the shop that this was a common occurrence.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact was driving 25 mph when there was a loud popping sound heard from under the vehicle. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and found that the fuel tank strap was fractured due to excessive rust, also causing the fuel tank to hang abnormally from the vehicle.the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the strap replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the contact was concerned with the possibility of a fire erupting.the failure mileage was 132,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that the fuel straps were corroded and caused the fuel tank to corrode and leak. The dealer advised the contact that the fuel tank would not be replaced under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 260,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated after receiving a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), the vehicle was repaired. She noticed that there was a leak coming from the vehicle along with a strong odor after the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised her that there was a leak in the fuel tank where the old straps were removed. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 90,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign i.d.11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. After inspecting the vehicle, the dealer advised that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available.the contact called manufacturer to complain about the dealer not having the parts and the manufacturer advised that the dealer should have the parts readily available.the dealer then stated that the manufacturer had to send the parts in order for the recall to be completed. The manufacturer sent the parts for the recall. The failure mileage was 11,612.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the rusted straps also contributed to the corroding of the fuel tank, creating holes in the tank. The contact was also informed that repairs to the fuel tank were not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 126,000.
It burns more gas than normal,does not have the pickup or power it needs to have.
We noticed a gas smell that wasn't usually present, so took the truck straight to the mechanic, who called to tell us that the straps holding the tank were rotted and we got lucky it didn't drop out while driving because it was hanging by a thread. After fixing those, something still wasn't right and when filling up the tank, gas came pouring out on the ground.took it back to the mechanic who determined that gas tank was also rotted out. Updated 08/04/11the consumer stated the corrosion on the straps may have contributed to the corrosion of the tank. Updated 08/15/11
Fuel tank partially dropped from vehicle. Attempted to drive truck after it was unused for 3 weeks and found a problem with the breaks. Pedal going down to floor. Did not drive vehicle. Looked under vehicle to investigate brake problemand saw fuel tank rear hanging down. Don't know how long it was like that. Rear strap rusted completely through and failed. Tank was being supported by fill and vent hoses. Has not yet been repaired.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated the rear strap that primarily holds the fuel tank in place was covered withrust and it broke. The hole in the tank was patched on the right side of the strap where the strap was leaking and covered with rust. The vehicle had also began to develop rust and a possible leak from the left side of the fuel tank. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage 150,000.
Periodic inspection of the truck revealed the rotted straps holding the gas tank.called the local ford dealer to see if they would fix it and they said they weren't aware of the problem or any recall.we then scheduled an appointment to have it fixed at a local auto body shop since ford would not cooperate.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle to full capacity, he noticed that there was an overpowering fuel odor and a fuel leak. The contact discovered that the fuel tank was punctured. The vehicle was then inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that the straps were too corroded to even inspect or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired nor was the manufacturer notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While adding fuel to the vehicle the contact noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated approximately half a gallon of fuel had spilled on the ground. The contact was unable to tell if the fuel tank straps were broken or determine the condition of them. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006(fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 07/08/11*ljupdated 07/15/11
F150 pickup 1997 4x4. Gas tank fell out on the highway.
While driving 65mph on the interstate i heard a clunk followed by the sound of dragging metal.i assumed the muffler had dropped or something insignificant.i immediately pulled over to inspect the cause and was shocked to find my nearly full gas tank had become detached from the vehicle, and gas was leaking badly. The tank was hanging by the filler tube and there was a 2" hole on the nose from dragging it.about 15 gallons of gas spilled out.fire department was called to contain the spill.the gas tank straps had completely rusted thru and failed.
F150 pick up truckgas tank straps are in bad need of repair. Ford dealer in my area told me they need replaced, are rusted very bad. Don't feel these straps should be in that bad of order.
I own a 1997 f150 and as i was driving down the interstate one of the straps on the gas tank snapped, (rusted through) and noticed that the gas tank also has a hole rusted in it and is leaking fuel. Have pictures upon request.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the fuel tank fractured from the vehicle. The driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that the straps that held the tank had snapped and caused the fuel tank to fall. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current and failure mileage was approximately 192,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that there was a leak from the fuel leak tank which caused corrosion of one of the fuel tank straps. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the leak was coming from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called two authorized dealers who stated that they were aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 227,720 and the failure mileage was approximately 225,000.
I own a 1997 ford f150 in which i noticed gas leaking as i would fill the tank. I first noticed it in july and it progressively got worse.i heard that ford was soon sending out a recall for replacing gas tank straps on vehicles such as mine. So i waited until a recall was sent to me before attempting to address a fix on the leak.when i took my f150 to the ford service mechanics in october, i was informed that it was the filler neck for the tank that was corroded and that this was not part of the recall.they could replace the straps, but one of the straps was by the skid plate and it would do no good to replace that one, as the skid plate was holding the tank, and the other strap was not in bad condition.i would have to pay for the replacement of the filler tank on my own without coverage from ford. And....by the way....the filler neck is no longer manufactured, so the ford service group would have to order another component and do some fabrication to replace my filler neck. I asked the service tech why my gas tank wasn't corroded, nor were the straps very corroded, buy my filler neck, which was up under the truck box body was the part that was corroded and leaking. This was clearly a safety hazard, but not covered as a defect by ford.the tech gave me his opinion that there was a design flaw for my particular model in relation to the wheel well, such that when driving through snow and salt, the tires would overspray snow and salt up under the wheel well and onto holding areas around the filler neck, in which, after time, salt corroded the metal and caused the corrosion and leaking.i believe that ford is at fault for this design issue and had created a safety hazard and should be held responsible for the replacement of the filler neck.i was told that i needed to fix the filler neck, that i should file a complaint, and that i should hold onto my receipts.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the vehicle hit a bump and the fuel tank fell onto the ground. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that both straps which held the fuel tank in place were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 176,000. Updated 08/31/11 the fuel tank, straps, pump and filter were all replaced. Updated 09/07/11
The fuel tank straps broke on my 1997 ford f-150. I heard the noise and quickly pulled into a service station. They fixed my problem. Iam lucky it didnt fall off in the road and ignite.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise outside of the vehicle. The contact drove to the side of the road and noticed one of the fuel tank straps was completely corroded. The fuel tank leaked a substantial amount of fuel and in order to resume in operation both of the fuel tank straps were secured temporarily with rope. Most recently, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). The contact was displeased with the recall repairs because it failed to include the replacement of the fuel tank. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
I have a ford f150 and gas tank fell off my truck and was dragging as i was driving down the road do to the gas strap problem. I think that this is a horrible problem. I could have been killed due to the sparks and gas every were.. Updated 09/15/11the consumer stated the straps were in horrible shape as they were completely rusted. They were split into sheets and the metal was flaking off. Updated 09/21/11
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated the fuel tank straps rotted and broke the fuel neck, causing fuel to spillall over the vehicle when the contact was adding gasoline to the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop where they replaced the fuel tank and straps for $475. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 139,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that the fuel tank was rusted and there was only one strap holding the fuel tank in place.the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the fuel tank straps fractured and the fuel tank detached from the vehicle abnormally. The fuel tank detached and spilled nineteen gallons of fuel onto the ground. A hazmat team was notified to assist with the clean-up and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who replaced the fuel tank, sensors, the fuel tank straps and the fuel tank hoses. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) due to the state the contact resided.the manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 139,429.
Fuel tank found leaking from top while parked in home garage. The shop indicated a large rusted out area around fuel sensor. The tank was not repairable. The straps holding tank had excessive rust and where deemed unsafe and also replaced.this vehicle only has 84,000 miles and is always garaged. This is very poor quality of materials and warrants investigating.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While refueling the vehicle the contact noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the fuel tank strap was fractured and the vehicle was leaking fuel. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle because the vehicle had a skid plate. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 325,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle, he noticed that one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place was fractured and the second strap was severely corroded. The vehicle was in the process of having both straps replaced. The failure and current mileages were 91,000.
Gas tank fell off 1997 ford f150 while my daughter was driving it. Gas tank straps had rusted through, lucky the tank did not ignite.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that the fuel straps fractured, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle, damaging the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the fuel straps under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting), but the dealer advised that the fuel tank and filler neck were not included in the recall repair and would be at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact to keep the receipts for the repairs at his expense and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 244,000.
The straps holding the fuel tank rusted and snapped causing the tank to drop from the vehicle. I was only doing about 25 mph at the time so the tank did not rupture. I had the vehicle towed to a local ford dealer because i saw a news report about a recall of the straps. To my surprise there is no recall and i must pay out of pocket. The straps were rusty due to the age and location, but this should not happen.
I have a 1997 f150 with a tank strap failure. Would you like more information?
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact was driving 25 mph when the fuel tank started dragging on the ground due to the fuel tank straps fracturing.the contact stated that the vehicle would later be towed to the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and informed her there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 260,000. Updated 6/8/11 the consumer stated the gas tank and connections were replaced. Updated 06/15/11
The front strap on the truck gas tank failed and the front of the tank dropped and skidded on the road pavement until i was able to stop.a small hole was scrapped in the tank and gas was leaking.the tank was about 3/4 full and i could not move it to try to plug the leak. I decided to call 911 and two fire trucks, one state patrol, and the fire dept chaplin (who happened hear the call) all arrived.they were able to jack up the tank so the hole could be plugged and i was able to have the truck hauled away for strap replacement and tank repair.incidentally the tank itself was replaced about three years before that and the repair shop thought the straps looked ok and reused them, so i presume the strap deterioration may not always be obvious or apparent.
On sept 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm i and my wife were in my 1997 f-150 just leaving town when the gas tank dropped to the pavement. At first i did not know what it was. I thought the muffler was dragging or something which surprised me because it is in excellent shape. I pulled the truck off to the side and when i looked under the vehicle i could see the front part of the tank on the ground and a hole had been worn in it and about 12 gallons of gas leaked out. We were thankful a spark did not ignite it all. I called a tow truck and it was towed back to town. The tank could not be repaired (which was in good shape) and $591 later it is back on the road.updated 08/01/11 the consumer stated the strap broke in the middle and the rest of the strap was in fair condition. Updated 08/02/11
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the straps which held the fuel tank in place broke. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the corrosion of the straps led to a fuel leak. The dealer also informed the contact that the manufacturer would not repair the fuel tank even though it was caused by the corrosion of the straps. The contact stated that the manufacturer informed her that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa recall campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000.
Gas tank fell from truck. Straps had rusted and broke.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact stated that he heard a loud noise and noticed that the front fuel tank strap was fractured.the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure.the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the fuel straps were replaced.the current mileage was 122,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
We were driving down the road at about 25 mph after we decided not to take the freeway to get to our destination.we heard a huge clunk/drop noise and severe scraping sound so we pulled off immediately to find that the gas tank in our 1997 ford f-150 had fallen and was dragging on the ground.the strap(s) had apparently rusted off. The truck was towed to a local ford dealership where the work will be done on monday.we hope that only the straps will have to be replaced and that no damage to the fuel tank or lines was done (or will be done) during the moving of the truck during towing or for repair.i am fearful of what could have happened had we been driving on the freeway at 60-70 mph and sparks been created.the gas tank was about 3/4 way full.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While parked, the contact smelled an odor of fuel and noticed fuel leakage near the driver's side fuel tank strap, which was completely fractured. The fuel tank was damaged due to the faulty fuel tank straps. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting); however the contact stated that the fuel tank replacement should also be included in the recall. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the fuel tank straps were replaced under the recall. The dealer also stated that the fuel tank was fractured and needed to be replaced. The fuel tank was not replaced because that repair was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank fractured and detached from the vehicle. The contact found that both fuel tank straps were severely rusted and detached. As a result, approximately two gallons of gasoline was spilled. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that straps, the fuel tank and the nozzle would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired for the nozzle only. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. The vin was unavailable.updated 09/07/2011 *ln
Straps that hold gas tank broke. Updated 08/08/11the consumer stated the straps broke at the frame and were corroded and showed signs of stress fractures in the metal where the metal formed around the tank and was mounted to the frame.the consumer noticed the fuel nozzle had a crack in it and had pulled loose from the tank. Updated 08/15/11
I just bought a 1997 ford f150within a few days i found that the gas tank was leaking, looked under and found straps were rusted and caused tank to rust and leak.is there a recall by ford to replace straps and tank.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated was driving 25 mph when the vehicle exhibited an unusually loud nose. The contact then discovered that one of the fuel tank straps was corroded and separating from the fuel tank. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the failure was not recalled. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileage was 103,000.
Gas tank strap broken gas tank down.
Rear strap supporting fuel tank corroded and broke. Fuel tank tilted and dragged on ground. After stopping, front strap also broke and tank dropped to ground. Slight fuel leak. Required replacement of fuel tank, steel straps and filler neck tube.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds over tracks he could hear the vehicle dragging an object. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The contact performed a temporary repair on the vehicle to continue driving. The vehicle was then inspected and repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated both fuel tank straps completely rusted. The fuel tank was not damaged due to the failure and was temporarily secured with another type of metal strap. In addition, the fuel filler neck hose exhibited a crack. The dealer was notified and they informed the fuel filler neck hose was no longer being manufactured. The vehicle had not been repaired. Currently there is an open investigation associated with nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:tank assembly). The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.the contact stated that the passenger side fuel tank strap was corroded. There was an open investigation under nhtsa action number:ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that he believed may have been related to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians informed the contact that the fuel tank strap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.updated 06/01/11*lj updated 2/03/2012 *ln
1997 f 150 gas tank leaking. Fuel tank strap rusted through tank hanging on skid panel .
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have his brakes serviced. While there, he was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 00v231000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact took the vehicle to vancouver ford, inc. (6801 ne 40th st, vancouver, wa 98661) where he was informed by the mechanic that the recall required for him to check the pvc valve and the fuel line. As per the mechanic, there were no issues with the vehicle and no repairs were performed on the vehicle. The recall was then removed from his vin. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled and shutoff without warning. The contact also stated that while at a complete stop while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated forward without warning. The contact replaced the pcv valve and the pcv hose himself however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and the previous recall on his vehicle. The manufacturer informed him that there were no recalls on his vehicle and offered him no further assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the dealer repaired the fuel straps under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), but the defective straps created a hole in the fuel tank and caused a fuel leak. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs because the fuel tank was not included in the recall. The fuel tank was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 133,000.
The gas tank strap rusted and broke leaving the tank hanging about two inches above the ground.updated 09/14/11 the consumer stated no fuel was spilled and the tank was not damaged. The consumer spotted the problem while the vehicle was sitting in his driveway.both straps were rusted and had to be replaced. Updated 09/21/11
Filling up fuel at gas station when the strap holding the fuel tank was noticed that it has rusted through and broke into 2 pieces.went to ford and purchased replacement strap to repair.
While driving on road gas tank dropped from vehicle and was dragged on road causing hole in gas tank and leaked entire gas tank onto roadway.we had vehicle towed to service station for new gas tank and straps to be installed. Gas tank and straps will be saved for review. ..updated 09/21/11 updated 09/23/11
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact noticed something hanging underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and found one of the fuel tank straps was corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current miles were 147,008.updated 06/17/11 the mechanic stated the gas tank had rusted where the fuel straps broke. The spare tire fell off due to cable failure. Also the head gasket had to be replaced due to anti-freeze leaking into it.
I was driving my 1997 ford f-150 when the straps for the gas tank suddenly broke and gas started leaking.this is a serious safety issue.i'm still waiting for the straps and gas tank to get repaired.my gas is still leaking out, so that a fire hazard and a waste of money with how expensive gas prices are.ford should be responsible for this safety issue.i could've caused a dangerous accident had there been a lot of cars on the road, or even started a fire due to the gas leak. Luckily i was only going 10mph, and not 70mph down the freeway.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. Upon reaching her destination, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was partially detached from the vehicle and dragging on the ground. The fuel tank sustained damage, and the contact used a separate strap to reattach the tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that both straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.updated 08/31/11 updated 2/9/12
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that he received a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). After taking his vehicle into the dealer, they advised him that the fuel tank was rusted and had started to leak. They refused to do any repairs to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact received nhtsa campaign id number:11v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired where he was informed that the fuel tank was leaking gasoline which included the one hundred dollars that was placed into the tank the previous day.the dealer advised the contact that the tank needed to be replaced; however, they would not cover the cost since it was not a part of the recall. The manufacturer wasnot notified nor was the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileage was 116,000.
1997 ford f-150 gas tank strap failed vehicle while in motion on 4/20/11. 1. Noticed unusual noise in rear undercarriage while on highway.2. Upon inspection saw that one of two gas tank straps was broken and rubbing drive shaft. Gas tank wasloose but retained by remaining strap. 3. Mechanic replaced both straps on 4/22/11 for $110.00.
Broken gas tank strap causing tank gas tank to leak.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the spare tire cable, exhaust system manifold, fuel tank strap, brake line, bolts, erg valve, and the frame were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied to buy the vehicle back or provide any assistance.the failure mileage was 220,000 and the current mileage was 322,000.
Found the rear gas tank strap hanging down. It had rusted through.
Observed fuel tank hanging down from underneath vehicle. On closer inspection the rear fuel tank strap was found to be heavily corroded and broken allowing the fuel tank to fall away from the vehicle. The front strap was observed to be heavily corroded as well but luckily still holding the front portion of the tank up.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that one of the fuel tank straps fractured from the vehicle while in motion. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home and inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that one of the straps was rusted and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired.the vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 160,000.
1997 ford f150 4.6l 4x4 fuel line is leaking above the transmission where the lines connect between the fuel filter and the top rear of engine. Fuel lines are rubbing on the frame of the truck. Ford has recalled over 600,000 of this model truck for this problem in august, 2000, (ford mfg. Recall# 00s22) but after speaking with ford motor company, they stated that my truck was not a part of the recalled trucks even though my truck fit all of the criteria, such as model, date, time, and place of manufacture to the letter. I was told that less than one percent of trucks were affected even though ford recalled over 600,000 of these trucks for this issue.i've had a previous issue with fuel tank falling out of truck due to faulty straps. Ford replaced straps, but would not repair damaged fuel tank. The fuel system in this truck is very suspect.
The rear fuel tank support strap on my 1997 ford f150 has corroded and failed.the fuel tank has been supported for an indeterminate amount of time by the optional manufacturer protective skid plate, which was ordered new with the truck.
1997 ford f150 fuel tank and straps rusted causing gas leak and had to be replaced. Updated 09/14/11 the front strap failed and the rusting of the strap caused a rust hole in the tank. The consumer noticed fuel on the ground and immediately took the truck to his mechanic. The tank did not drop to the ground, but had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The dealer advised that they were unable to perform the recall repairs due to the frame exhibiting excessive rust.the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint.the contact believed that the rust was due to a manufacturing defect.the failure mileage was 246,000. The vin was not available.
While driving at 65mph, our ford f150 truck dropped its gas tank on the interstate.the straps had rusted through.the dealership replaced the straps.the gas tank was half-full and we were on a smooth road when the tank dropped.we pulled over immediately so there was no fire, but the tank was dragging on the ground and we had to be towed off the highway.
I have a 1997 ford f150. Yesterday when i to get into my vehicle the area smelled like gasoline, was unsure if it was mine so i drove home. When i got home the smell was even worse. Upon checking the fuel lines and gas tank i found that the straps on the fuel take rusted through where they connect which also caused the fuel to rust specifically where the strap was rubbing on it causing the tank to rust and now it has a hole in it. This is going to cost $250-300 in parts alone. This is a major safety issue for any vehicle and should be fixed at the cost of the manufacturer.
Truck is getting poor gas mileage. It is averaging 13 to 14 mpg, although the sticker on the window gives an estimate of-21 mpg. Dealer checked it out, and said nothing was wrong with vehicle.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated the fuel tank straps were rusted and corroded, causing the front strap to fracture. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop for repairs where it was discovered that the front straps was fractured. The mechanic stated he would replace both straps at a cost to the contact.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 240,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the straps which held the fuel tank in place were corroded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 102,220 and the current mileage was 102,240.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.the contact stated that when she attempted to refuel the vehicle, fuel would leak out onto the ground.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired.the current and the failure mileages were 168,000.the vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairing to the fuel tank straps under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) but not for the fuel tank itself.the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that the dealer only repair the fuel tank straps and not the fuel tank.the failure mileage was 149,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank fell off of the vehicle as a result of a broken strap. The contact mentioned that the strap was corroded and that none of the fuel spilled onto the ground. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 250,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving 30 to 40 mph the fuel tank to separated from the vehicle the fuel did not spill out of it. The contact inspected the vehicle and stated two straps failed due to corrosion which caused the fuel tank to fall. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current miles were 119,000.
The fuel strap broke causing fuel tank to fall off of vehicle while i was driving on the road. Fuel tank fell to ground and was dragged causing several holes in tank and fuel spill. Fire department was called to assist with fuel spill. Tank was removed from vehicle by fire department and then towed to service station for replacement.updated 08/08/11the consumer stated the front strap failed. The strap had a plastic covering on three sides of it. The top side was not covered and it was covered in rust in the middle. The rear strap was in the same condition.updated 08/15/11
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle due to corrosion. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was told the straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 300,050 and the current mileage was 385,000.
While driving in neighborhood, went to grocery store,parked the vehicle in driveway, opened the cab door and smoke poured out.started the car andsmelled gas, turnedvehicle off.looked underneath the vehicle and noticed gas leaking.had the vehicle towed to dealer.
Awoke to the entire house filled with gas fumes. Found that my gas tank straps on my 1997 ford f150 had rusted and caused gas tank to rust through and gas leaked all over floor in garage. My vehicle has a skid plate(off-road 4x4), otherwise the fuel tank would have fallen to the ground.
Truck had been parked for several minutes. With no other external forces other than gravity the fuel tank straps failed and the tank fell to the ground.no damage other than the straps need replacing.could have been disastrous had it happened on the highway. Updated 08/11/11 the consumer stated the tank appeared to be in good condition. But there was a break near the center of the straps. Updated 08/12/11.
Own a 1997 ford f-150 recently noticed that the gas tank straps have rusted out. The center strap has completely broke in two due to rust corrosion tilting the tank, and causing gas spillage during fueling creating a fire and/or explosive danger.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150 4x4. The contact stated that gasoline was spilling from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for the failure but they were unable to locate where the fuel was spilling from. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) and stated that the fuel tank should also be included in the recall.the contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking due to rust on the fuel tank straps that spread to the tank. The contact believed that the leak was coming from the filler neck but it had not been confirmed by the dealer or a mechanic. The failure mileage was 158,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that the front end of the fuel tank was detached from the vehicle and the straps were broken. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but no recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the fuel tank was hanging on by one of its straps. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that one of the fuel tank straps was fractured and the second strap was corroded. The contact repaired the straps himself. The vehicle was eventually taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The manufacturer was also notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Noticed gas poring from tank as i was refilling. Looked under to see strap rotted and broken. Scheduled to have strap fixed fri 4/6/12 but from what i read,they wont fix leak caused by strap. So tank will continue to leak.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact was refueling the vehicle as she noticed gasoline leaking from the top of the fuel tank.the vehicle was not taken for diagnosis of the failure nor was it repaired.the failure and current mileage was 145,000.
Rear springs, rear buckle rear springs were completely rusted through.garage that repaired the items indicated that they have fixed a very large amount of ford trucks with the same issues.this seems to be an issue that warrants some investigation.note that the truck gasoline tanks also rusted through, failed and resulted in the tank falling out of the truck while underway.this was fixed, albiet after 3 years, by a ford recall that was initiated this year.
Hi, i own a 1997 ford f-150. Last fall (2010) i wasdriving approx. 30 mph when the gas tank on my truck dropped to the ground. There were sparks i was told and it was leaking.i had no prior events/awareness that would have led me to check on the tank. I had a new tank installed at a local repair shop. I did not ask for the old parts and assume they were probably disposed of. I only write now after seeing similar problems by others reported on the nightly news. This is a very dangerous situation !!updated 08/05/11the consumer stated the front strap broke.updated 08/15/11
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated while adding fueling to the vehicle one of the fuel straps that held up the fuel tank broke causing the fuel tank to spill on the ground. The condition of the straps were unknown. The vehicle was driven home and parked. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. The contact was informed that there were no recalls and the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Noticed fuel tank leaking.dealership said leak was at the strap.tank was replaced at owners expense.on sept. 21, 2011 replaced fuel tank straps under recall 11v385000.in october 2011 i wrote to a letter to ford asking them to consider the relationship of repairs.in january 2012 i received a letter stating "the repair was not related to the recall".after reviewing complaints posted on this website, i am clearly not alone.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact was driving approximetly 35 mph when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and was dragging the ground.the vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 150,000.
Of the three straps designed to hold the gas tank in place one is gone, the second has rusted through and is hanging down, the third is still remaining in its' original factory position.
Fuel tank strap mount rusted and caused the strap to come through the mount. The fuel tank was hanging by the front strap. Took it to the ford dealership for the recall and was informed only the straps were recalled. Truck is still at the ford dealership waiting for the recall to be done. This could result in the same outcome as a strap breaking.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While refueling, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the rear fuel tank strap was fractured due to corrosion and approximately one gallon of fuel spilled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and would be repaired. After the recall repair, the contact noticed fuel continued to leak from the fuel tank neck.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the technician stated that the fuel tank neck was fractured. The technician stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced but was not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not further repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 239,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that both fuel tank straps fractured and caused damage to the fuel tank filler neck. The vehicle was recently repaired under nhtsa campaign id 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting. The dealer and manufacturer refused to replace the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Fuel system failed.
On october 4 2010 my daughter was driving the 1997 ford f-150 to school for volleyball practice when the front strap holding the fuel tank broke free thus causing the front of the fuel tank to drop down onto the cement roadway thus wearing a hole in the front corner of the fuel tank and releasing gas onto the cement roadway. She called me right away to tell me of the incident and said there was a little smoke but no fire and that gas was releasing. I then told her to hang up and call 911. Police and fire department responded and handled the situation. The local ford dealership towed the pickup to the service department and also did the repair work over the next few days.
Fuel tank strap replacement lead to discovery of broken fuel tank at feed tube.rare occurrence according to auto shop and dealer said nothing can be done since vehicle no longer under warranty.vehicle is 97' ford f-150.
1997 f-150 ford pick up truck has 2 fuel tank retaining straps that have corroded and one has broken.fuel tank has sustained corrosion to the point where it leaks when filled with fuel. This is a serious concern because if the second strap should brake while the truck is in motion, the tank would drop to the roadway and there would be a chance for sparking and subsequent fire! ... As well as all the inconvenience of getting it repaired. I will have the straps replaced and the tank checked.this apparently is not a current recall item (i asked the local ford deal service person if it was and nothing came up for my vin number), but certainly is a candidate for recall, judging from the responses when one googles on the topic.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated the fuel tank straps broke and fell to the ground while driving 15 mph. The vehicle was not drivable and it was towed to an auto body shop. The fuel tank and the straps were replaced. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 165,000.updated 06/01/11*lj
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 1v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). Prior to the contact receiving the notice, he had already performed the recall remedy because he had encountered the failure.the failure also caused damage to the fuel tank vent. After discussing the failure with the manufacturer, they agreed to reimburse him for the cost of repairs to the straps but not for the vent. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
I have a fordf 150 pick up 1997. The straps that support the fuel tank broke and the tank fell onto the roadway. The truck had to be towed off the road, i was very lucky the truck didn't catch on fire.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated noticed that his fuel tank was hanging from underneath his vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that there was rust around the straps that held the fuel tank in place. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 201,000. The fuel tank was replaced. Updated 7/15/11
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact made a previous repair to the rusted fuel tank straps. After the vehicle sat idle for two weeks, the contact noticed fuel leaking from under the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call the dealer to have them repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.while driving 45 mph, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine.the vehicle was brought to the dealer and the engine was replaced.as a result, the engine began to overheat and a significant lost of coolant resulted due to a reservoir failure.at 80,000 miles, the contact began to experience oil pressure failure, which the dealer stated was caused by a bent piston rod on the crank case.the manufacturer would not assist the contact because the vin excluded the vehicle from the recall.ford claimed to have only issued a partial level b recall.the failure originated 6 weeks ago, but has been ongoing since june of 2006.the technician suggesting waiting until the engine fails to have it replaced again.the current mileage is 850 and failure mileage was 108,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.while pulling into a driveway at 5 mph, the contact smelled gasoline coming from outside of the vehicle.he examined the vehicle and noticed that the gas tank had completely fallen off.the vehicle was towed to the nearest service station.the contact did not notice any abnormalities in the vehicle prior to the failure.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 152,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While refueling, fuel began to spill out from the fuel tank. The contact stated the vehicle previously drove over a bumpy road at approximately 20 the contact examined the fuel tank and noticed that one of the straps which held it in place was fractured. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The failure mileage was 130,000. The vin was unavailable.
Vehicle is losing coolant and will idle roughly. Problem isintake manifold. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified.
Defective intake manafold gaskit caused engine coolant to leak into cylinder on top of piston when engine was started the connecting rod bent causing engine failurer
The vehicle has a faulty front cover gasket on the engine, which caused coolant leak in turn causing an overheat situation which lead to an intake manifold gasket failure, which may also lead to an engine failure.i took the vehicle to the t&w ford dealership in williamstown, kywhere they told me that the front cover would need to be replaced along with the gaskets and also o2 sensors at a cost of 1500.00, i did the work of gasket replacement at a cost of 60.00.
Truck idles rough when coming to a stop , but not all the time.truck has also stalled, at least three different times when slowing down.
Upon start up engine was making a knocking sound. Problem was diagnosed as a bent rod for the number one piston.blown intake gasket caused a leak.
Airbag light is on.vehicle taken to dealer 5 times. Dealer cannot solve problem.consumer states that the throttle stuck on vehicle while driving in heavy traffic when vehicle only had 8193 miles on it, dealer replaced throttle body and air intake, throttle stuck again at 28104 miles, dealer replaced same parts.pittman arm was replaced.
Fuel line is rubbning againstupper radiator hose and may cause a leakages which could lead to apossible engine compartment fire. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time.
Fuel line leak caused gasoline to spill onto the pavement; a definite safety hazard.defect was covered by a safety recall, but i had previously taken vehicle in for inspection and given a clean bill of health.how can a part covered under a recall fail after i took it in?ford is unwilling to cover any expenses except the repair costs, while i incurred addtional costs. The windshield washer quit working.ford is unwilling to cover the cost of repairs.
The vehicle caught on fire while parked.vehicle's fuel line had been fixed 2 months prior under recall 00v231000. Nlm *jg
Fuel lines are spraying gas all over the exhaust system.consumer is afraid it could cause a fire. Consumer will contactmanufacturer to see if recall 00v231000/ manufacturer'srecall 00s22 affects the vehicle.
I have contacted ford motor co. By phone & email and they say they will get back w/me and never do.there is no follow up on their part.no customer service and no satisfaction.the customer service ended at the signing of the bill of sale. No safety defect.
Fuel line needed replacing.yh
Foia request any record relating to fire risk to the ford f150 truck with enclosed vin number, as to why it was not included in recall campaign v-231, vehicle was destroyed by fuel system fire.*ph (nar)
While driving vehicle caught on fire, consumer believes it was due to a leak in the fuel line, because there was a recall issued for his make model and year, however consumer was informed that his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Driving at approximatley 55 mph consumer hit cow with left front side ,dual airbags did not deploy, and fuel shut off valve did not function properly, which could have resulted in injuries.
Consumer thinks recall repair oov-231 took too long to repair and dealer lied about time the vehicle was ready on the invoice.nlm
Request for any new information about the recall of ford f-150, and fires caused by a faulty fuel line.*ph(nar transfered to exe sec for control)
Had receivedrecall00v231 in mail. Contacted dealer & took vehicle on appointment given. Prior to recallvehicle had a strong smell of fuel while driving. Mechanic checked vehicle & could not find anything wrong with fuel lines or smell fuel.owner not happy & truly upset. Not driving vehicle due to odor of fuel.
Brought vehicle in to comply with recall. No problems previous to recall, after receiving vehicle back all problems started.recall workwas not done properly.screws were not reattached to covering over fan belt, oil change and new filter were not done according to recall.knocking started to occurin engine after vehicle was returned to me.called dealership back to report the 2 screws missing anda knocking sound coming from engine.was told to stop in on sat. To have someone put in the missing screws.returned to shop noone was around to do the work.while driving the truck sat. The engine oil lights up.had to find a store to buy oil and add to crankcase.had to do this twice that night. The vehicle is now at the dealeship.i have been told i need a new engine. They will put in a rebuilt engine.i am not satisfied with this solution.i feel that they have ruined my truck and i won't feel safe and secure in it anymore.please contact me so i can explain further.
The consumers vehicle caught fire prior to recall notice 00v-231, consumer is having trouble receiving information from the ford representatives. Nlm
While driving vehicle caught on fire, consumer believes it was due to a leak in the fuel line, because there was a recall issued for his make model and year, however consumer was informed that his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Foia request any new information about the recall of the 1997 ford f-150 pickup trucks and fires caused by the faulty fuel line, the consmers 1997 ford 150 was destroyed by a fire in november 2000, ref es2001081176/s/ shelton 3/10/2001 *ph(nar)the consumer wantd to know if his vehicle was included in recall #00v23100.
While i was driving my f-150 truck on highway s-22, west of borrego springs, california, the truck caught fire.i pulled over to the edge of the road and got out. A tow truck driver who was driving behind me put out flames in the cab with a fire extinguisher.then the cab bursed into flames and he pulled me away from the truck and called the police and fire department on his radio.though the truck was turned off the fire continued and enveloped the truck in flames, despite the water pumpedonto it from the fire truck.i learned there was a recall for f-150 trucks for a defective fuel line that could (no doubt has) cause fires.ford motor company claimed that the recall did not include my truck because it was made in wayne and only f-150's built in norfolk and kansas city were involved.yet my truck burned to a shell.it seems obvious that the fire was sucking fuel from the tank even though i had shut off the engine, obvious that the leaking fuel had ignited under the hood and the fire got well-advanced before i was even aware of it and was too big to be put out by a hand-held extinguisher.ford has denied any responsibility for this disaster to me.they clame the case is closed.i reopened my case against ford in december, 2003 because i learned of computer websites dedicated to accidents caused by defects in manufacture of vehicles.
Vehicle involved in two separate crashes, same day, dual airbags did not deploy. Truck rearended two other vehicles at standstill, both occurrences; speeds 45 mph.also, emergency fuel cut-off switch did not shut off. Truck at body shop.
Vehicle was in a crash. Car was hit 4 times and the cut off switch would not work.
Check engine came on while driving.vehicle was towed to kip killman ford in tyson's corners, va.they performed an engine diagnosis test then replaced 2 hego sensors (total cost $269).problem surfaced again 6 days later after only having the vehicle 6 days.taking vehicle back to kip killman to give them another try at practicing ford truck repairmanship.
After 2 days of rain i went out to start my 1997 ford, f150. Rain water had leaked in fromfirewall area on to the intake manifold areaand leaked in through a fuel injector fitting and found its way to a piston . The first attempt to start the starter engaged and abruptly stop after 3 more attempts at starting the engine it turned and started.the engine had severe banging noise(about 100 decibels ).i was told i had a bent piston rod from water being on top of piston and the engine was ruined!
Engine light is on relating to the intake manifold runner controls stuck open, due to insufficient air/fuel mixture and low vacuum pressure.dt
Dealer had to replace all six fuel injectors because of rust and corrosion infuel tank.consumer picked the vehicle upo from the deatler and it is still not giving the best performance.*jg
On 5/3/02 engine check light came on and we took it to the dealership.they checked it and replaced the dpf sensor, updated computer and cleaned fuel injectors.the following week, i had trouble starting 3 times after work.the following wednesday, my wife drove it to work and when she tried to start it after work there was a loud "bang" and it took another 1/2 hr to get it going.when she got it going again there was a loud "tapping" from the engine.we called the dealer andtowed it in.they checked and said the coolant was leaking into the oil and the engine could not be rebuilt.it was going to cost us $4000 plus labor to have another engine put in.this vehicle has been very well maintained.on doing some research we found that this is a common problem with this particular engine,and there was a recall (#99b29) related to this problem that we never received.we ordered the truck in jan 1996, and took delivery in march 96 which falls within all of the date ranges specified on f150.com.we have since contacted our salesman, he checked out the problem and called us back telling us to bring it in.this will involve another towing and i'm not sure it will solve anything we do not already know.wedo not feel that we should have to pay $4000 for an engine on a truck that has been well maintained.where do we go from here?
Dealer informed consumer that rust and corrosion developed in fuel tank. Consumer adds that fuel injector was replaced, but soon failed when taken for test drive.
I own a 1997 f150 and as i was driving down the interstate one of the straps on the gas tank snapped, (rusted through) and noticed that the gas tank also has a hole rusted in it and is leaking fuel. Have pictures upon request.
Observed fuel tank hanging down from underneath vehicle. On closer inspection the rear fuel tank strap was found to be heavily corroded and broken allowing the fuel tank to fall away from the vehicle. The front strap was observed to be heavily corroded as well but luckily still holding the front portion of the tank up.
Truck had been parked for several minutes. With no other external forces other than gravity the fuel tank straps failed and the tank fell to the ground.no damage other than the straps need replacing.could have been disastrous had it happened on the highway. Updated 08/11/11 the consumer stated the tank appeared to be in good condition. But there was a break near the center of the straps. Updated 08/12/11.
Straps that hold gas tank broke. Updated 08/08/11the consumer stated the straps broke at the frame and were corroded and showed signs of stress fractures in the metal where the metal formed around the tank and was mounted to the frame.the consumer noticed the fuel nozzle had a crack in it and had pulled loose from the tank. Updated 08/15/11
Dt: the contact 'svehiclehad a brake line failure on the rear brake line. This happened on 10-04-05. He was driving on the interstate when he had to stop suddenly. He reportedhaving no warning prior to this , such as a light coming on in the car. The brakes were not making any kind of noises.the brake pedal went to the floor. He pulled off of the road. He smelled brake fluid, and itwas leaking from the steel brake line that is mounted on the rear axle housing. The brake line seemed unusually corroded. He takes very good care of the car and the car is stored properly. He has a lot of experience with vehicles, and has never seen anything like this.also,t the gas tank was suspended by two metal straps. The rear strap was severely corroded. The gas tank was laying on the skid plate. Usually, there was about one inch clearance between the tank and skid plate. He was afraidthatthis may cause a gas leak from the gas tank .
Pe00 020; there was a problem withtires, and gasoline tank broke.consumeer will give more information.
1st,transmission, when at the speeds of 40 and 45, hesitates and wants to upshift and downshift, the behaivor is not normal at all, and i am making an appt. To get it fixed. 2nd, the high beam/ low beam switch must be faulty, at times the lights will totally shut off.3rd when refeuling, usually on a quarter tank and less when taking off the gas cap there is alot of pressure built up in the tank. 4th the interior lights will sometimes come on when either door is opened, i have to shut the door and reopen it.
While driving the consumer suddenly smelled smoke and then saw smoke inside the cab, in seconds the smoke was blinding and suffocating as the consumer pulled the vehicle over, the fire quickly appeared inside the vehicle and within 10 min the vehicle was totally engulfed, after the fire the consumer learned of recall 98v-161 but the dealer denied recall due to vin.nlm
Nhtsa campaign 00v231000; ford issued a fuel leakage recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall, but was experiencing fuel leaks from the gas tank. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense.
1997 ford f-150. Consumer writes in concerning safety recall 11v385000 regarding fuel tanks *tgw the consumer stated the fuel tank straps were replaced on september 28, 2011. Prior to the replacement, the consumer did not have any problems fueling his tank. After the straps were replaced, he started having problems with fuel leaking on the ground after filling the tank. The consumer returned to the dealer. An inspection revealed a crack on the filler neck on the tank. The dealer stated they were not responsible as they only replaced the straps. The hose clamps, fuel tank and filler spout were rusted.
Hi, i own a 1997 ford f-150. Last fall (2010) i wasdriving approx. 30 mph when the gas tank on my truck dropped to the ground. There were sparks i was told and it was leaking.i had no prior events/awareness that would have led me to check on the tank. I had a new tank installed at a local repair shop. I did not ask for the old parts and assume they were probably disposed of. I only write now after seeing similar problems by others reported on the nightly news. This is a very dangerous situation !!updated 08/05/11the consumer stated the front strap broke.updated 08/15/11
Fuel tank strap broke. Updated 08/08/11the consumer stated only one strap broke, which broke in the middle under the tank. The strap showed signs of severe corrosion.he reinforced the gas tank with a nylon strap. Updated 08/15/11
The dealer repaired the fuel straps under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), but the defective straps created a hole in the fuel tank and caused a fuel leak. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs because the fuel tank was not included in the recall. The fuel tank was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 81000.
Dt*: the contact stated the fuel tank fell out due to rusted straps.the vehicle is not garaged.the contact expressed the that the tank should not have rusted out.updated 08/01/06.
Nhtsa campaign 00v231000; ford issued a fuel leakage recall.this vehicle was not included in the recall, but is experienced fuel leaks from the gas tank. Dealer will repair at consumer'sexpense.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel straps fractured and caused the fuel tank to leak. The contact received the recall notice associated with nhtsa recall campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system: gasoline storage tank: assembly). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The manufacturer refused to replace the fuel tank because it was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 230,000.updated 03/14/12*ljthe consumer stated the tank fell off in june and has been leaking ever since. The straps were replaced, but the leak continued.updated 03/19/12
Consumer called in , has been trying to make an appointment since october for recall repairs of fuel tank.there has been no physical person to talk to when you calling.person answering atdealershiptransferred,butconsumer was left on hold.manufacturer has receivedsame response when they have called. Consumer has contacted 2 dealers in area, and neither one was better thanwitchita falls ford & falls lincoln mercury.
Dealer informed consumer that rust and corrosion developed in fuel tank. Consumer adds that fuel injector was replaced, but soon failed when taken for test drive.
Accident occurred and the fuel shut off switch did not activate.
On sept 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm i and my wife were in my 1997 f-150 just leaving town when the gas tank dropped to the pavement. At first i did not know what it was. I thought the muffler was dragging or something which surprised me because it is in excellent shape. I pulled the truck off to the side and when i looked under the vehicle i could see the front part of the tank on the ground and a hole had been worn in it and about 12 gallons of gas leaked out. We were thankful a spark did not ignite it all. I called a tow truck and it was towed back to town. The tank could not be repaired (which was in good shape) and $591 later it is back on the road.updated 08/01/11 the consumer stated the strap broke in the middle and the rest of the strap was in fair condition. Updated 08/02/11
1997 ford f- 150. Consumer states fuel tank fell from the vehicle while driving.*tgwthe dealer installed a new fuel strap assembly, replaced the fuel tank and filter.
Rubber hose that is connected to the filler tube which goes into the fuel tank is leaking fuel around the frame.please give any further details.
Due to adesign flawfuel filler tube cracked, causingfuel toleak. Also,engine check light cameon, andvehicle overheated. Please provide further information.
1997 ford f-150. Consumer writes in concerning safety recall 11v385000 regarding fuel tanks *tgw the consumer stated the fuel tank straps were replaced on september 28, 2011. Prior to the replacement, the consumer did not have any problems fueling his tank. After the straps were replaced, he started having problems with fuel leaking on the ground after filling the tank. The consumer returned to the dealer. An inspection revealed a crack on the filler neck on the tank. The dealer stated they were not responsible as they only replaced the straps. The hose clamps, fuel tank and filler spout were rusted.
Fuel tankassembly:filler tube has cracked, causing the gas to leak.dealer has been contacted.
The consumer stated fuel leaked from the gas tank. The vehicle wasserviced and the technician stated the filler tube was rusted atthe tank 360 degrees around and 100% through.
While driving on road gas tank dropped from vehicle and was dragged on road causing hole in gas tank and leaked entire gas tank onto roadway.we had vehicle towed to service station for new gas tank and straps to be installed. Gas tank and straps will be saved for review. ..updated 09/21/11 updated 09/23/11
After replacement of the fuel tank straps per campaign number 11v385000, i found that when i was refueling the gasoline was pouring out from under the car at about 1.5 gallons. Went back to the dealer because i the problem wasn't present till the straps were replaced. I was told i needed a new fuel filler neck which was not covered by the original recall, so i went to private shop for a less expensive repair. Upon inspection in replacing the fuel filler neck, my mechanic notified me that i also needed a new gas tank because of corrosion of both the filler neck and the tank. This tank strap recall cost me more in parts and labor than the straps alone cost ford. Would i have been better off letting the tank drop and catch on fire in my fully covered 1997 vehicle? the insurance money alone would've gotten me a better vehicle, but i love my truck! hoping enough complaints will initiate and investigation and recall so i can get my reimbursement. For now, i will hold onto the old tank and all the parts in case i need proof of problem.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel straps fractured and caused the fuel tank to leak. The contact received the recall notice associated with nhtsa recall campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system: gasoline storage tank: assembly). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The manufacturer refused to replace the fuel tank because it was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 230,000.updated 03/14/12*ljthe consumer stated the tank fell off in june and has been leaking ever since. The straps were replaced, but the leak continued.updated 03/19/12
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.the contact stated that the passenger side fuel tank strap was corroded. There was an open investigation under nhtsa action number:ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that he believed may have been related to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians informed the contact that the fuel tank strap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.updated 06/01/11*lj updated 2/03/2012 *ln
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when a loud noise was heard from under the vehicle. The contact then discovered that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and spilled one half gallon of fuel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised him that the tank was severely rusted and that the straps were fractured and corroded as well. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they would not repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) because the fuel tank was entirely too corroded to repair. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. Updated 03/07/12
1997 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to recall and fuel tank *tgwthe consumer stated he first noticed the problem when he smelled gasoline just after pulling into a parking lot. Upon investigation, he noticed gas on the top half of the gas tank on the driver's side.alarmed, he looked for the cause and noticed that one gas tank strap was broken and the tank had fallen and was hanging down at an angle.the consumer then received a letter from ford informing him of a recall, but ford would not authorize the dealer to replace the damaged fuel tank, but only the straps. It was verified by the dealer, that the top of the tank was leaking. However, ford still refused to replace the tank.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact was driving in reverse into a parking space and the fuel tank fell off of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and repaired. The contact wanted to file a complaint because this failure occurred just minutes after being on the highway while traveling 65 mph. The contact stated this could have been a more dangerous failure. The failure mileage was 160000 and the current was 161000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While parked, the contact noticed that the front fuel tank strap was detached from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated the front fuel tank strap had fractured due to corrosion and the rear strap was severally corroded and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 54,782.updated 11/17/11 updated 11/30/11
I have a ford f150 and gas tank fell off my truck and was dragging as i was driving down the road do to the gas strap problem. I think that this is a horrible problem. I could have been killed due to the sparks and gas every were.. Updated 09/15/11the consumer stated the straps were in horrible shape as they were completely rusted. They were split into sheets and the metal was flaking off. Updated 09/21/11
Dt*:the contact stated while driving the vehicle, after filling the gas tank the bracket that holds the tank in place broke.the gas tank dropped 4 inches; however the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence.upon inspection one of the two brackets were corroded and had completely broken off.the bracket was replaced and the manufacturer was alerted.updated 5/3/2006 -
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps were rusted and one broke, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle and split open. The dealer informed the contact that repairs to the fuel tank would not be covered under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system: gasoline storage: tank assembly: mounting). The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage and the current mileage was 150,000. Updated 11/22/11*ljthe consumer stated the gas tank fractured at the neck, when the tank fell out and gas began leaking. The consumer had to tie the tank to frame to get the vehicle home safely.updated 02/03/12
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While adding fuel to the vehicle the contact noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated approximately half a gallon of fuel had spilled on the ground. The contact was unable to tell if the fuel tank straps were broken or determine the condition of them. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006(fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 07/08/11*ljupdated 07/15/11
1997 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to recall repair *tgwthe consumer stated the dealer should cover the cost of the new tank and labor.
The gas tank strap rusted and broke leaving the tank hanging about two inches above the ground.updated 09/14/11 the consumer stated no fuel was spilled and the tank was not damaged. The consumer spotted the problem while the vehicle was sitting in his driveway.both straps were rusted and had to be replaced. Updated 09/21/11
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he discovered that both fuel tank straps were fractured.the vehicle was not repaired.the contact was concerned that the fuel tank would detach from the vehicle and possibly cause a fire while driving.the failure mileage was 117,000.updated 09/14/11the straps had completely rotted away from the point it started touching the gas tank all the way around until it cleared the gas tank on the other side. The break could have happened all the way around as there was nothing but rotted away thin rust left. The straps were broken completely and the gas tank was laying on the skid plate.the consumer replaced the straps at his expense. Update 09/21/11
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank fell off the vehicle while traveling 55 mph on the highway. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the fuel tank strap failed, causing the tank to detach. The vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 190,000. Updated 03/22/11*ljupdated 05/09/11
1997 ford f150 fuel tank and straps rusted causing gas leak and had to be replaced. Updated 09/14/11 the front strap failed and the rusting of the strap caused a rust hole in the tank. The consumer noticed fuel on the ground and immediately took the truck to his mechanic. The tank did not drop to the ground, but had to be replaced.
The contact owns 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign i.d. 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that the fuel straps were corroded. The dealer was unable to perform the recall remedy due to the severity of the corrosion on the fuel tank straps. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall repair and was advised that the manufacturer the fuel tank mount would have to be repaired at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 150,000.the consumer stated the frame bracket had rotted and the recall could not be performed. The consumer stated the vehicle has a slight hesitation, there was a noise when the gear was in drive,the brakes felt spongy, the brake line had to be replaced, as well as the brakes, calipers and hoses.updated 04/17/12updated 04/25/12*ljupdated 05/02/12
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. The contact tied cords around the fuel tank and was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact replaced the straps that secured the fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired. There was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006(fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 06/0611updated 06/10/11
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel inlet pipe was leaking fuel at the frame near the fuel tank straps. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) but was advised by the dealer that only the fuel tank straps would be replaced under the recall, not the inlet pipe. The manufacturer was notified who confirmed that they would only cover the fuel tank strap repair and offered no further the consumer stated the recall does not cover and related problems beyond the catastrophic loss of the fuel tank. The consumer first noticed a leak when filling the vehicle with fuel. He found that the rear tank strap had rusted apart and that a portion of it was missing.the rear strap is located very close to the filler tube area and the filler tube contacted the frame.updated 10/21/11
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated the fuel tank straps broke and fell to the ground while driving 15 mph. The vehicle was not drivable and it was towed to an auto body shop. The fuel tank and the straps were replaced. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 165,000.updated 06/01/11*lj
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact was driving 2 mph and hauling a trailer when the vehicle became hesitant to accelerate. The contact soon discovered that the fuel tank was hanging from under the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.
1997 ford f150. Consumer writes in regards to a recall related to straps on gas tank *tgwthe consumer stated the fuel tank was leaking due to rust. The consumer stated he shouldn't have to pay to have the tank replaced, since the problem was due to arecall defect.
1997 ford f-150. Consumer writes in concerning safety recall 11v385000 regarding fuel tanks *tgw the consumer stated the fuel tank straps were replaced on september 28, 2011. Prior to the replacement, the consumer did not have any problems fueling his tank. After the straps were replaced, he started having problems with fuel leaking on the ground after filling the tank. The consumer returned to the dealer. An inspection revealed a crack on the filler neck on the tank. The dealer stated they were not responsible as they only replaced the straps. The hose clamps, fuel tank and filler spout were rusted.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that thefuel tank detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where the fuel tank and straps were replaced. There was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage 113,000.updated 06/24/11updated 11/28/11
1997 ford f150 long bed 2wd, rear gas tank strap has broken on 09/26/2010. I came out from a restaurant to see something hanging under my truck and the strap has rusted in half! i was able to get some wire from a farm store to get me back on the road for now.
Had to replace rusted gas tank straps because one rusted so bad it was hanging down, also had to replace gas tank because the tank rusted right under the straps.
1997 f-150 was fueling up vehicle and heard pop and looked under vehicle and the rear gas tank strap had broken free of the slide in attachment on the outboard side of the tank.the strap was in perfect condition but the rear slide in mounting point on the cross member had rotted out completely.the front slide in point did not have any corrosion on it.dealer did not want anything to do with it. Truck was purchased used from a large car dealer in june 2010.
Please add my name to the many complaints about breaking fuel tank straps. The tank did not fall off. I wired it back up for now until the other strap breaks off.
Fuel system failure.
Rear fuel tank strap rusted through and finally broke, 1997 f150 xl reg. Cab 2wd, 96l tank. Lucky i just happened to be looking under the truck and noticed this issue. Had both straps replaced at a cost of $118.63 cdn. Part # st130.
The truck stalled without warning while driving at any speed.when this occurred the power steering would lock up.the stalling occurred more often in warm temperatures.after several attempts the dealership replaced the idle air intake valve, which corrected the problem. *mr
One of two straps holding the fuel tank in place failed due to corrosion. Noticed the broken strap hanging below the vehicle after a 40 mile drive. Unsure of when the strap let go. In removing the remaining pieces of the strap, it literally crumbled apart in my hand. Tank is now held in place with a tie-down strap.
The gas gauge indicator malfunctioned, indicating that there is no gas in the vehicle, but actually there is.cause unknown.please provide further information.
This information is for a 1997 ford f150 xlt truck.in late april/may last year i noticed one of my fuel tank straps had rusted and the tank was hanging down. I went to the local ford dealer and purchased 2 straps to replace both of the tank straps thinking if the one rusted out i might as well change both straps. I was able to change both straps myself so i thought i was good. I did not over tighten the bolts because the bolt meets the frame of the truck before you can over tighten the bolt.however, a couple of hours later i noticed my tank was leaking in the area where the bottom of the fuel tank is shaped to accept the strap. I removed the strap it appeared that the rusting process had weaken the bottom of the fuel tank in the area of the strap.i had to order a new fuel tank from an online supplier to save money(parts train) and went back to the ford dealer and they agreed for a fee to installthe new aftermarket fuel tank.i did have additional costs to replace a fuel taken sensor assembly because that was rusted and would not be reusable with the new fuel tank.my total out of pocket expenses were approximately $350.00.
Fuel tank strap rusted and broke on a 1997 ford f150. Fuel now leaks from tank.
The fuel tank strap on my 1997 ford f 150 has rusted out and is no longer holding my tank to the bottom of the truck.
The front strap supporting the fuel tank on my 1997 f150 failed due to corrosion, broke and allowed the tank to drop from the frame and drag along the ground. The rear strap was still intact. Speed of the vehicle at the time of the failure was 30 mph. Fuel was pouring out of the tank by the time i stopped and within 10 minutes the tank was completely empty (approximately 20 gallons). A wrecker was called to pick up the truck and brought to a repair garage. Estimate for the repair is $600.00, which includes the towing fee. The old parts were retained and in my possession. They are available to the odi for analysis if desired.
Gas tank failed prior to recall notice resulting in a hole in the tank.
When filling the gas tankfuel will spill out, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.the contact stated that the passenger side fuel tank strap was corroded. There was an open investigation under nhtsa action number:ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that he believed may have been related to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians informed the contact that the fuel tank strap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.updated 06/01/11*lj updated 2/03/2012 *ln
Had fuel tank strap recall done on 3/16/2015 on my 1997 ford f150. Picked truck up from dealer on 3/20/2015 and took it to my home and parked it by the house. I left my house with my other car for a couple of hours and when i returned home i could smell a strong odor a gas. Upon inspection of my truck i found gas leaking from the fuel tank at the location of the fuel tank straps. I contacted ford and they sad they are not going to do anything about it. My truck was fine when i took it in for the recall and now after the recall the tank is leaking because the old straps corroded and damaged the tank. Truck goes in for safety recall and comes back undrivable because of a fire safety issue ( leaking fuel tank ) how can this be acceptable or safe.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). After the repair was performed, the contact smelled fuel and notice a leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the straps had been replaced and the fuel tank had a pinhole fracture, which was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Contacted recall hotline and they stated multiple letters were sent out forthis program so they are not eligible for related damages. I received safety recall notice october 2014 and took truck to get recall fixed within 2 months from when i got a notice of recall .
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the front to rear fuel straps fractured on the driver's side without warning. The failure caused the fuel lines and fuel tank to fracture. The contact replaced the fuel straps, fuel lines, and fuel tank due to the failure. The contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vin was included. The dealer (reineke ford lincoln of lima, 419-223-3673, 1360 greely chapel rd, lima, oh 45804) was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle needed to be restored to its original condition to perform the recall repair. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle, indicating that the contact welded the driver's side rear fuel strap. The recall repair was not performed. The manufacturer also indicated that the vehicle needed to be restored to its original condition to perform the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked, there was a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. In addition, fuel leaked from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 258,000.
Fuel tank straps broke and fuel tank fell to the ground while in motion at slow speed.fuel filler neck cracked and fuel connection and fuel pump do not work.vehicle is drivable and temporarily supported by straps.on my own i discovered there was a recall for 1997-2004 ford trucks and contacted ford who informed, to my disbelief, that my vehicle was not included in the recall.ford could offer me no help.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured. Two years prior, the vehicle was serviced according to nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer eligible for any repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000.updated 11/20/14*ljthe consumer stated there was gas leaking from the top of the gas tank. It was discovered that the rubber portion of the gas line connected to duct bill clip fitting rotted away.updated 5/4/2015
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While parked, the contact smelled an odor of fuel outside of the vehicle and noticed one of the rear fuel tank straps fractured which caused the fuel tank to partially detach. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting); however the vehicle was not originally sold or currently registered in the states mentioned in the recall defect. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 246,000.
Stopped to fill up gas tank and as pumping the gas started leaking out of the filler neck to the top of the tank.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact noticed that one of the fuel tank straps failed due to excessive corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed because the vehicle was not manufactured within the state. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
Driving at normal speed (45 mph), no abnormal noises or vibrations present. Loud bang noise came from within engine bay, and truck began to sputter and stumble very badly. Check engine light came on and preceded to flash, put truck into neutral and rolled to the side of the road where truck was shut off. Excessive fuel was found on top of the engine at the third cylinder from the front on the passenger side (4.6l v8 engine). Spark plug was separated from the wire and lying on top of engine. Spark plug boot was melted and smoking suggesting it was previously burning. Spark plug was %100 covered by burnt sooty material.
Fuel tank straps are under recall for rust and have been replaced to have the fuel tank to start to leak.the whole fuel tank is rusted up and is dangerous.ford will not replace the fuel tank.there is a danger that the fuel will catch on fire and will be hazard to the driver as well as other motorists.
The f150 fuel tank is prone to severe and dangerous rust at the base of the filler neck. So severe that it will rust through causing the fuel to spill profusely through the cracked neck. I am sure this is a design flaw because after checking the salvage yards to try and replace the part i discovered that it's not a removable part of the tank and that all the tanks i checked had the same cracked rusted area. Meaning that if the f150's are still on the road they will eventually suffer this dangerous fuel leakage.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was found that the gas tank rear strap corroded and separated from the gas tank. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the rear brake linealso failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 197,000.
There are two lights that controldome and rear lights.there isan electricalshort inside ofvehicle.
Ongoing problem with cargo lights and courtesy lights remaining on intermittently or staying onfor 45 minutes or more, also,ignition switch alarm remains on even aftervehicle started.dealer / manufacturer notified, and infomred consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and repairs would only be at consumer's cost.the cargo and interior light stayed on draining the battery.
When the doors are shut andvehicle is not running interior dome light will not shut off.dealer has been contacted.
When opening doors interior lights will come on, but they will not turn off when closing doors.also, they will come on by themselves while driving down the road.dealer has replaced door switches with same design about 3 times, each switch only lasts about 6-8 months. *ml
Interior lights went out while driving and caused visibility difficulties.
Fues topower windows continues to blowout. This has happened on several occasions. Also,dome light isaffected.dealer has been contacted.
Interior light and door ajar light will not go off even with door closed. Owner has to take bulb out of dome light. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
While drivingwindshield wipers will come on unexpectedly like twice a month without warning. Also, a short inside of steering column. Washer lever also on steering column, to get washer to operate must push handle in at angle. The dome lamp is defective and stays on when the engine is started.
Dome lights and the cargo lights remained on at all times.door ajar light also remained on. Truck was taken to the dealership.relay switch overheated, and was replaced.please provide any further information.
1st,transmission, when at the speeds of 40 and 45, hesitates and wants to upshift and downshift, the behaivor is not normal at all, and i am making an appt. To get it fixed. 2nd, the high beam/ low beam switch must be faulty, at times the lights will totally shut off.3rd when refeuling, usually on a quarter tank and less when taking off the gas cap there is alot of pressure built up in the tank. 4th the interior lights will sometimes come on when either door is opened, i have to shut the door and reopen it.
Driver's and passenger's door will not align correctly when closing it.this results indoor remaining open, which keepsdome light on, drainingbattery.the door switches for both doors were replaced.
Doors have stress cracks on upper frame,i've paid to have repaired once,when i approached dealer they said o recall on that problem, would not help,now door switches keep interior lights on till it goes off on power saver,door ajar light stays on when moisture condition/rain,snow sleet and so on.
The dome light constantly stayed on.
Interior courtesy light intermittently comes on while driving.also,power lock failed to lock after shifting into gear. Dealer/ manufacturer were not contacted at this time.
Passenger's area dome light will come on intermittently, causing a distraction while driving at night. Dealership has not examined or repairedvehicle. Consumer states he has replaced the part that holds the plugs twice and it costs 450 dollars each time, consumer states he thinks he may have to replace them again, the interior light also comes on at times.windshield wipers come on by themselves.
Dashlights go out while driving at night ever since this vehicle was new. Headlidhts have gone out twice while on the highway. The dealer said he would not be able to find the problem until i could bring it in with the lights out. Well they don't work at all now! i use a flashligh to check my speed and gauges at night. The dealer say there are no reports of electical problems. I know of two other owners with the same problems.
Door ajar light andrear cargo light would momentarily stay on after closing the vehicle doors from 1/2 hours up 2 hours before turning itself off. Dealer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Check engine light is always on.
Interior courtesy light and door ajar light will stay on after closing the vehicle doors.stays on from 1 to 30 minutes before turning itself off, while "door open" alarm sounds. Dealer not notified. Original date of problem august 2000 (random occurrences).currently every time door is opened and closed.
Interior panel instruction lights come off every other day, without warning. Unable to read panel.
After closing door, interior light, cargo light along with door ajar light sometimes will not shut off after getting inside vehicle. This makes it very dangerous to drive at night. I have heard of this happening with a lot of ford pickups.
Cargo light in vehicle never goes off.consumer states when backing up, they can not see due to the light being on, consumer was told the problem is a switch on the door.
Pull gear shifter down to d1 and smoke and fire came out of the steering column: all of the instrument lights went out and the truck was unable to use the overdrive function.replaced several fuses and tried again with the same results.i dismantled the steering column and noticed that the wiring harness is two short and routed around the steering column causing it to break everytime the truck is put into d1.ford motor company nor any auto storehave anyparts to repair the problem.the truck is still available for inspection.i took my truck to a ford dealer and they did not have a fix for the problem.they recommend that i not use d2/d1/overdrive.
Electrical lights/windows, and lockswere inoperable.also,windshield wipers failed to come on.consumer will take the vehicle to dealerfor inspection this week.
I am sending in a full letter to explain the "failures".it centers around tsb 99b29 and lack of owner notification of a bad front cover design that can lead to engine failure, which occurred in this case.additionally, i had a tie rod failure that was not addressed under warranty, but later broke while driving.also, my crank shaft pulley / dampener assembly fell off while highway driving (70 mph).there are other issues including door lock / key sticking. Campaign id number : 03v196000 component: steering:gear box:shaft sector.the engine cover gasket failed. *tc the serpentine failed, the transmission had an akward shift, the wipers operated periodically by themselves on high speed, there was little heat coming from the vents through the floor.
Consumer claimed thatelectrical light,windows, and locks wereinoperable.also, windshield wipers failed. Consumer will take the vehicle to dealer for inspection this week. The a/c unit, dome light, and no check engine light. *sc
This is only to alert you to my problem and the problem of the many others i have came across searching for background as to why my drivers door latches no longer works on my truck. This has got to be of some safty concern to someone other than me i hope.
Door latch assembly; while driving vehicle at speed 50mph, lost control, vehicle rolled and went into an embankment of 4 feet androlled 3 times.failure of door latch assembly caused the door to fly open.
There have been no accidents. The third door handle/lock gets stuck and the door sometimes does not open or it is hard to open, and opens after trying repeatedly.
Door latch snags clothes of passengers.
Concerned about me and others its pretty evident that these doors are weak structurly or they would not do this, and i dont have the money to pay have fixed even if i did it will happen again because of the structure i ca'nt aford a new door on fixed income. Complaint #2 when the bolts on the crank pulley sheared off loss of control making it very diffcult to stear ,thank god i was'nt on a sharp curve when the bolts broke. Thank you for taking time to read thisnhtsa.
1st,transmission, when at the speeds of 40 and 45, hesitates and wants to upshift and downshift, the behaivor is not normal at all, and i am making an appt. To get it fixed. 2nd, the high beam/ low beam switch must be faulty, at times the lights will totally shut off.3rd when refeuling, usually on a quarter tank and less when taking off the gas cap there is alot of pressure built up in the tank. 4th the interior lights will sometimes come on when either door is opened, i have to shut the door and reopen it.
Hood began coming up around june of 1999, releases 2 to 3 times a week. Does not release second latch to fly all the way up. The speedometer gauges started working improperly late february of 2000, the mileage counter stops, then after 3-4 hundred miles starts working again. This has happened 3 times since.
Hood primary latch malfunctioned.
Wheel cylinders leaked on rear,brake pedal vibrates,tailgate clips broken so you cannot open
Tailgate fell off when it was being opened.tailgate fell on the driver's foot. Went for emergency treatment. No broken bones.
Parking brake failure, resulted in car rolling away
The emergency / parking brake cable has broken for the second time (previous break reported to nhtsa in 1997 / 1998) break was aprox 7" from pedal end of cable (same place as before). Replacement part # f65z-2853ba $32.78.suspect cable is not the problem but the pedal assembly could be designed / manufactured incorrectly causing cable to be pinched / chaffed.i was just lucky that the cable snapped when i was on the flat and not in my inclined driveway!still have cable if you wish to inspect it, will gladly send it to your engineers just give me an address.
The emergency / parking brake cable has broken for the second time (previous break reported to nhtsa in 1997 / 1998) break was aprox 7" from pedal end of cable (same place as before). Replacement part # f65z-2853ba $32.78.suspect cable is not the problem but the pedal assembly could be designed / manufactured incorrectly causing cable to be pinched / chaffed.i was just lucky that the cable snapped when i was on the flat and not in my inclined driveway!still have cable if you wish to inspect it, will gladly send it to your engineers just give me an address.
Pulled into the driveway whichwas on a slight incline,put ontheemergencyparking brake, and went inside to change clothes.came back outsidevehicle was across the street, and hit a tree.contacted the dealer a third time. The same situation happened to son twice.
The forward parking break cable snapped.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into park and crashed into the neighbor's fence. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. When the contact attempted to shift the vehicle into park, the vehicle would go into drive. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and turned off when it rolled away down a hill and crashed into a neighbor's home. The emergency brake was engaged at the time of the failure. The police arrived on the scene and filed a report of the incident. The contact's insurance company inspected the vehicle and advised that there was an issue with the steering column. The vehicle had not been inspected by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 107,076.
Speedometer sticks and misreads how fastvehicle is going. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Gem module failure at high speed. Caused 4x4 to engage at high speed causing loss of control of vehicle. Also, during turns, causes loss of control of steering. Did some research of several ford f150 web sites and found several complaints for similar or the same problems. Took the vehicle to the ford dealer for repair and was told the gem module was the culprit and that there was significant corrosion in the adjacent fuse junction panel. The service department confessed that they have had several complaints for these kinds of conditions and have had to replace many of these gem modules and fuse panels because of leaks in the windshield or hood cowling. They further told me that unless i replaced these components and any other electrical component, at my expense, they would not warranty any repairs. After a repair bill of $1000.00, ford refused to help claiming it was not a design or component part problem. My concern is the possibility of electrical failures in the future or even damage to the drive train components.
The contact owns 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign i.d. 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that the fuel straps were corroded. The dealer was unable to perform the recall remedy due to the severity of the corrosion on the fuel tank straps. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall repair and was advised that the manufacturer the fuel tank mount would have to be repaired at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 150,000.the consumer stated the frame bracket had rotted and the recall could not be performed. The consumer stated the vehicle has a slight hesitation, there was a noise when the gear was in drive,the brakes felt spongy, the brake line had to be replaced, as well as the brakes, calipers and hoses.updated 04/17/12updated 04/25/12*ljupdated 05/02/12
Linkage bracket broke wont shift completely into park wont strart i have looked this up and also the cruse control switch leaks brake fluid both of these have been recalled by ford but the dealership where i too it said my vin # wasnt on recall list even though these are both admitted to be faulty by ford how can i get mine repaired.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the gear lever failed to shift from drive into park. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the shift cable and steering column bracket were replaced. The contact referenced two recalls under nhtsa campaign id numbers 97v171000 (power train) and 97v147000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that the vin was not included in either of the two recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Hood began coming up around june of 1999, releases 2 to 3 times a week. Does not release second latch to fly all the way up. The speedometer gauges started working improperly late february of 2000, the mileage counter stops, then after 3-4 hundred miles starts working again. This has happened 3 times since.
Odometer is not working.yh
Vibration invehicle when transmission shifts between 35 and 40 miles per hour.
Had received recall notice in mail (#97v171000). Contacted dealership for appointment. Was informed by the dealership that they knew nothing about the recall & furthermore did not have the available parts for repair.
Backed out of driveway, stopped vehicle, put in park; got out of vehicle, started moving backwards, got into vehicle & put it in park again, got out & vehicle started backwards again; vehicle jumped out of gear;manufacturer/dealer could/would not help w/problem.
Vehicle would not come out of park. There was no warning. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer stated that brake lightlocated abovewindow, has a broken wire inside that caused gear to be stuck in park.
Truck jumped out of park when backing trailer with boat into a lake resulting in the left front wheel of the truck running over consumer, consumer sustained an open book pelvic fracture, urologic injury and trauma to left ankle.nlm
Steady tapping noise in 5th gear, when accelerator pressed (no variation with speed increase).worse in cool weather. Moving the 4wheel drive shifter side to side modulates noise.has gotten coarser and louder, and spread to 3rd and 4th gears over the course of last 14k miles.academy ford led me to believe a fix was in progress during repeated service visits since oct 99, but admitted dec 2000 that ford did not want to invest resources in pursuing investigation of the problem or its cause since not too many people drive 5speeds and have reported same.stick shift also seems mushy at times and don't know if this is related.
Recall 97v147000 concerning automatic transmission failure. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin although itexperienced the same problem as those vehicles that were recalled. The gears would pop and make the vehicle jump.*tc
Transmission shifts poorly, especially while towing. It can't make up its mind which gear to be in.
I have experienced the 3 defects listed.....first, the powertrain, when four-wheel drive is engaged at a stop and an engagement time of at least 30sec. To 1min. Is given, when i release my brake to proceed the powertrain makes a loud thump, this happens about 75% of the time....second the washer sprayers on the hood do not spray the windsheild. One sprays way off and the other sprays nothing. And third the high beam low beam switch is defected. When engaged in high beam and driving a short accures and the lights will flicker from high to low and completely off with no head lights at all......if you have any questions about any of these defects please contact shane e. Mass at my home number ((712)-322-5233) .... Thank you.
Automatic transmission is slipping gears.vehicle's vibration decreases and increases at any speed between shifting gears.also,vehicle is used for hauling,and adds pressure to transmission, delayingshifting to the next gear. Please provide more information. The dealer was not contacted.
Transmission started slipping and then the transmission shifted into neutral while driving. The transmission would not change into passing gear. It kept slipping back to neutral. Had to have transmission replaced.
Transmission valve failed.
Recall 97v147000,transmission failed to shift out ofpark after vehicle was started. This was due to ta defectin the transmission shift cable.this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.*tc
When switching from 1st to 2nd gear,transmission gets stuck, and takes awhile to kick into gear. Dealer replaced the transmission. Problem still exists.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Automatic transmission shifts into neutral while driving at highway speed.
Automatic transmission ishard to shift into overdrive. Feels like going over speed bump. Had called dealer & was informed transmission needed to be flushed out.
Consumer noticed a 1/2 inch crack on the outside door of the driver & passenger side. Metal was shearing.delearsaid that it was out of warranty & they had to havepermissionfrom ford.also the transmission failed.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Transmission failed to shift into reverse after vehicle was serviced. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
Driving vehicle it hard shifts from1 - 2 and sometimes from 2 - 3 at speed less than 30 mph and when down shifting from 2 - 1, brought vehicle to dick parker ford dealer and had transmission flushed on recomendations.this did not solve the problem.brought vehicle back and asked for it to be repaired at my cost.was told that problem i stated was not what the mechanic was looking for.restated the problem and took the mechanic for a test ride where he acknowledged there was a hard shift.left vehicle with mechanic to be repaired.next day i was told no diagnostics error codes werefound and that i theowner shouldcontinue to drive the vehicle and that the problem would go away. (have dealer documentation stating this).
Transmission jerks very hard from gear to gear. Also, engine check light comes on, and vehicle experiences exceesive gas consumption.
After heavy snows the shift linkage in the automatic transmission on a 5.4l 4x4 will become plugged with snow.when plugged the shift selector can only be shifted back into neutral and not reverse or park.
Transmission oil pan gasket failed causing leaking.
Consumer cannot shift into park gear ,causeunknown.the consumer indicated that there was a defect recall notice for automatic transmission of vehicle's similar to that of the consumer.the consumer wants reimbursement for the expenses from the manufacturer.
1st,transmission, when at the speeds of 40 and 45, hesitates and wants to upshift and downshift, the behaivor is not normal at all, and i am making an appt. To get it fixed. 2nd, the high beam/ low beam switch must be faulty, at times the lights will totally shut off.3rd when refeuling, usually on a quarter tank and less when taking off the gas cap there is alot of pressure built up in the tank. 4th the interior lights will sometimes come on when either door is opened, i have to shut the door and reopen it.
When pulling off from a dead stop,whenever the gears go to change, there is a rattling noise like a ticking.
Metal shavings fromtorque converter filtered into transmission, causing transmission to go bad.dealer contacted. Please add vin.
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem.dealer has been contacted. Consumer has became aware of recall 98s14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts.steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains.transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97s86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs.windshield wipers start by themselves.turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire.brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop.a/c was not cold enough.serpentine belt was replaced.door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.
Vehicle was in park, and jumped out of gear. Vehicle went over an enbankment and into some trees. Vehicle had to be towed. *ml
Put gear into reverse the vehicle jumped out of gear,went forward,hit a fence,no one was injured. .
Transmission shifts excessively.
While in park with key out of ignition,transmission jumped out of gear/lost control and rolled approximately 10 feet. Caused extensive damage.
Transmission control indicator light (tcil) started blinking at 39940 miles. I was advised not to drive thr truck. The truck was taken to the dealer. A check of vehicle revealed internal transmission problem.
Enginefailure,transmissionfailure
Vehicle parked in garage with no one inside, no keys in ignition and doors opened.vehicle rolled forward 10 feet, hitting door frame of garage ripping opened door off.roll could not be explained by dealer.
Transmission seal leak.
Transmission leak.
Intermittently the vehicle will not shift from park into gear. The dealer inspectedvehicle. Please provide more information.
My non-commercialtwo wheel drive, 1997 f-150 with 59747miles with 4.2 v-6 engine blew its 4r70w automatic transmission . I was not able to go forward but could go in reverse.there was no sign of failure and the tranny filter and fluid had been serviced two times.itcost$ 2121.52 to rebuild the tranny at a transmission repair shop. Ford's customer service center said there is nothing they can do and did not want to discuss anything with me or the trannyshop to find out more.also the timing case cover gasket,brake calipers and speedometer have beenreplaced also.
The shifter cable was defective.it will not go into park and the consumer had to keep slamming it.
#1 when you put the transmission in drive and proceed forward you can hear the drive shaft or rearend clank twice. This is getting louder as i drive it. It feels like the driveshaft will eventually break. # 2 while driving the truck and its shifting gears the whole truck will flutter as if it will not go into the proper gear.
Gas mileage not good in overdrive.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the gear lever would not shift into park. To prevent the vehicle from rolling away, the parking brake was engaged in combination with a wheel block being placed in the front and rear of the vehicle. The vehicle had been repaired twice by a specialized transmission center at the owner's expense. On january 21, 2012, the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 97v171000 (power train) however, the recall campaign expired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000. ... Updated 02/28/13
Torque converter failed.
What is the clunking my universals are good???
After parking vehicle disengaged from park and went into to drive, causing vehicle to lose control.. Please provide further information.
Mfr # 97s86 nhtsa recall # 97v171000; consumer contacted the dealer to have recall work corrected.work was corrected. However, the consumer was involved in an head-on collision traveling 15 mph due to the steering wheel locking up. Consumer also stated the driver'sand passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
Automatic transmission is making a clicking noise.
While driving between 30-35 mph @ approx 1500 rpm the transmission shuters and shakes before down shifting to second gear. This problem only occurs while in third gear at this low rpm when the transmission is under a load, such as going up hill. Dealer can not fix
While in stop and go traffic all 4 truck wheelssuddenly locked up which caused the truck to come to an abrupt stop.the dealership is currently servicing the truck to locate the cause of the failure. *nlmthe dealer replaced the transmission with a remanufactured one.
I am sending in a full letter to explain the "failures".it centers around tsb 99b29 and lack of owner notification of a bad front cover design that can lead to engine failure, which occurred in this case.additionally, i had a tie rod failure that was not addressed under warranty, but later broke while driving.also, my crank shaft pulley / dampener assembly fell off while highway driving (70 mph).there are other issues including door lock / key sticking. Campaign id number : 03v196000 component: steering:gear box:shaft sector.the engine cover gasket failed. *tc the serpentine failed, the transmission had an akward shift, the wipers operated periodically by themselves on high speed, there was little heat coming from the vents through the floor.
I'd like to know if theres a recall for this proplem, for a new truck with low miles why did the transmission go.
The problem started with the transmission slipping and the door ajar chime continuously chimes. We took the truck to a local ford dealership, don davis ford 1901 n. Collins arlington, texas 76101 number 817-461-1000. We informed the dealership of the trucks problems and the next day they called to tell us that the door chime had been fixed but that the transmission needed to be flushed according to the manufacturers suggestion. We stated that if this would fix the problem to go ahead and proceed. About 3 weeks later billy was on the highway towards home when the transmission in the truck failed he had to push the truck off the highway and walk to get help. We took the truck this time to another ford dealer, westway ford 801 w airport freeway irving, texas972-256-5551, this dealership found the transmission fluid to be burnt. The fluid smelled burnt but was still red in color also they found metal fragments in the fluid and the transmission filter was not changed out at the time the "delux flush" was performed by the previous dealership. Hence: if the flush was necessary then why would`nt the filter change out be? according to don davis ford, ford recommends the flush but not the filter to be changed and they were going by the manufacturers suggestions. We have contacted ford but their only response is "if you had purchased the truck new then we would have covered the transmission being replaced" . Great huh? as far as the door ajar chime we still have that problem and it has become a nusance due to the fact that no ford dealership has been able to make the repair or advised us on how to disconnect the silly chime buzzer. Your response and or comments would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, debbie holsomback
While driving down the road vehicle was pulling to the right side of the road, and upon trying to catch the steering wheel, consumer accidently hit the shift lever and vehicle went into reverse. Also,when starting up the vehicle the overdrive light would come on and stay on.
Total transmission failure while in operation, vehicle left inoperative. Dealer notified, and informed that repairs would be at consumer's cost.
With transmission in "d"traveling at a constant speed, shifts back and forth between gears, then disengages. Also, with transmission in "d"when accelerating gently in 1st gear, the shift into 2nd happens after 2500 rpm.
While driving at approx. 55-65 mph in a heavy rain the transmission suddenly quit pulling. It was as if the transmission were shifted into neutral. By turning the overdrive off i was able to make it home in second gear. I took the truck to satcher motors for repair. They reported that the third and fourth gears had went out. This truck has never pulled a boat or trailer and has never hauled any heavy loads. This would seem to me to be a factory defect. I contacted ford and talked to them twice but they offered no assistance. The repair bill was $1322.80. I believe this to be a factory defect, as i have heard of other people having trouble with ford transmissions. I believe ford should be made to repair or replace these defective transmissions at their expence.
Consumer received three recall letters that have not been properly handled. Manufacturer recall98s18/nhtsa recall #98v161000 for rear springs; /nhtsa recall #98v095000 forlugs: nuts,and manufacturer recall#97s86/ nhtsa recall#97v147000 for transmission cable.consumer has had vehicle in at dealer six times.
Transmission failure, truck has 112000 miles and the tranny would not shift to 3rd gear, the fluid and filter has been change 5 times more than recommended by manufacturer, i also had aamco install a larger transmission cooler. What happened to the tranny is the c clamp that locks the main drive in the transmission came off, and destroyed the od drum and gears i have always kept my vehicles well maintained and at a cost of $1,900.56 i feel that ford should re imburse me for this , the truck has never hauled any heavy loads or pulling a trailer with anything heavier than a riding lawnmower. I have a 1970 ford truck that is a better truck than my 1997.i could only imagine what would happen to a new truck if driven like the commercials they produce. I have always been a ford man but they are changing my mind quickly. This truck has never been abused. It's absurd that a possibly $5.00 part could cause me almost 2 grand. I am about to buy a new truck and i will be shopping around and looking at consumer reports to make a decision.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Automatic transmission failed.
Transmission falls out of gear into neutral at 35 mph altho selector is in "d".
I called ford customer service and they didn't even ask what part failed. They were just concerned that the vehicle was out of warranty!!! while driving up my driveway, the trucksuddenly slammed into 4x4 low range.this causedthe engine rpm's to increase significantly and brought the truck to an almost sudden stop. This was a sudden failure and could have caused an accident if it had occurred on the highway.
Vehicle was bought in 2/01 and had approx one week when it stalled everytime it decelerated. Dealership (e-z way auto sales) took vehicle back and replaced pcm at no charge to us. In 01/02 it started hesitating as if it were slipping out of gear. Does not do all the time-just unexpectedly.had transmission flushed (80$-01/31/01). Still sputtering--replaced fuel filter and air filter over the course of 2 months--problem was not major and did not happen all the time-just when you least expected it. Then in march it just stalled while my girlfriend was driving it and daughter was in the backseat at 60mph! took to local mechanic and they could not receive a diagnostic code-finally after two weeks of driving it to see if they could make it sputter or stall it happened and they receive a code for a egr valve which was fuel related--did not fix, cost 105$--took back to them and they kept an additional 2 weeks and said they gave up--could not diagnose. Took to local ford dealer(tri-county ford 05/02) and they had 3 days before it happened again. Replaced pfe sensor (192$-p0401) which i am told is the one which controls the valve that was replaced. Did not fix-returned to ford dealer(05/02) and they had a few more days and received another code(p0605) and was told my pcm needed replacing. When i told the tech it was just done a little over a year ago he said it was probably a junked part. E-z way will not fix. They said that the warranty was expired and it was up to ford. Ford will not replace part, have already been that route.said if it had been repaired at a certified ford dealer the whole time maybe they could help and all parts have 12mth warranty. E-z way offered 200$ toward the part but only if we take it to the place that originally replaced the part(which happens to be operated by the owner of e-z ways brother).but no one will guarantee that this will fix our problem. Also, vehicle was sold to us without 2 major safety recalls being repaired.
1.well first the cruise control on my 97 ford f150 went out. Then my brake lights went out too. Replacecd brake lights ,then fuse went out in interior fuse box so, truck would not go into gear. Replaced fuse then it blew it again. Replaced again truck could now shift into gear. I went home parked truck the truck in drive way and did not move it for the truck for the rest of the day. Was waken up about 3 in the morning by cops telling me my truck was on fire. The truck ended up burnt everywhere but the bed total loss pretty much un drivable. Burned a 95 caravan and part of a 2002 ford excursion. I know have i vehicle to move my kids that are in school and myself and my wife which also now has some serious nerve damage she has nightmares of other vehicle burning and can hardly sleep. Tried contacting ford but c.s. Department puts me on hold all day.
Pull gear shifter down to d1 and smoke and fire came out of the steering column: all of the instrument lights went out and the truck was unable to use the overdrive function.replaced several fuses and tried again with the same results.i dismantled the steering column and noticed that the wiring harness is two short and routed around the steering column causing it to break everytime the truck is put into d1.ford motor company nor any auto storehave anyparts to repair the problem.the truck is still available for inspection.i took my truck to a ford dealer and they did not have a fix for the problem.they recommend that i not use d2/d1/overdrive.
When vehicle is in park position, it would roll backwards/forwards;also when starting vehicle, it would surge forward at least 3 feet or more.
Manufacturer's recall 97s86 and nhtsa recall # 97v171000/auto transmission cable assembly: transmission selector shows vehicle is in park, but, in reality, it is in reverse. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that recall repairs were already done, and reoccurring repairs would be at consumer's cost.
Transmissiom leaking.yh
Gearshift knob will not tighten, replaced boot. Mjs
Vehicle isnot shiftinggears properly,it is difficult to put in drive or neutral. Cause unknown.
Consumer stated that the gear shift level broke off.there were wires hanging all over.consume rcalled the dealership mechanic, and was told that there was suppose to be a button on the level to let oneknow that something was wrong, but no light came on.hewas charged for the repair, but he had it repaired. He never saw any light come on.
Was unable to shift to park from to other gears. I noticed that there is a campaign already for this issue, 97v171000,but ford does not have my truck listed for this recall. Is there a ford issued recall # and how can i get my truck added to this recall so it can be addressed.i just purchased this vehicle, used.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.while the vehicle was in park with the key in the ignition, it began to roll backwards.there were no occupants in the vehicle at the time.the vehicle crashed into a tree and a mailbox, but was not taken to the dealer.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 97v171000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)).the current and failure mileages were 200,000.
Transmission gears sticks in neutral.
Driver seat belt does not retract properly, factory wiring harness for trailer has no running lights. 4 wheel drive failure have had in the shop 6 times. Center console does not lock in down position.
Dealer informed me that this is the 10th 4 -wheel drive to have this break.
After stopping in driveway my 1997 f150, 4.6 l would not shift into park and the gear shift seemed to be looser than normal. Asi tried several times to shift into park a 1 inch, brass, star head machined screw fell out from under the steering column.also, the gear shift indicator came to rest between park and reverse. The engine would not start in this position, but did start in neutral. Ihad a difficult time finding reverse and drive, but once in gear the transmission sounds and runs normally. Thesafety implication of this problem is the unintended movement of the truck if the emergency brake is not set or defective.my research of the problem disclosed two related recalls of 1997 ford vehicles; campaign number 97v147000, september 9, 1997 and campaign number 97v171000, october 7, 1997.both these recalls involved some facet of the transmission linkage between the steering column and the trasmission housing, just as mine did.on my truck there are two bolts securing the transmission selector lever arm and support to the steering column tube.the shift cable is attached to this arm.the top bolt came loose and fell out, while the second bolt was very loose, in fact, the whole arm was ready to fall out.this was the cause of my problem.the solution was to realign the selector lever arm and support to the shift tube and reinsert the two screws, after using a "loctite" compound.
While driving down the road vehicle was pulling to the right side of the road, and upon trying to catch the steering wheel, consumer accidently hit the shift lever and vehicle went into reverse. Also,when starting up the vehicle the overdrive light would come on and stay on.
Rear window has a leak on the passenger side of the sliding window that has been sent back to the shop several time for repairs. Its on oing ! the window has been replaced w/ frame three times , but the truck has been in shop several times prior to and after the windows have been replaced. It would last a short time and would then start leaking all over again. ** presently still leaking **. # 2 . Engine has a knock during start up. Sounds more like a diesel ! both issues have been present since 14,000 miles or so. This truck has had several problems. To mention a few ; rear bumper rusting out, door & shift nobs breaking , body paint peeling, rattle in floor gear shift ( still present ), ** now the air conditioning is not working **. I like the truck, but would rather have one with out all the problems !
Recall #97v147000; after the vehicle was brought in for recall service for thetransmission shift cable . At approximatly 5 miles afterleaving the dealership transmission blew, no prior problem with transmission except for recall. Dealer is charging for repairs.
Vehicle recall on the transmission shift cable/column bracket failed prior to notice resulting in vehicle collision and injury. (attorney for consumer).
Ford difficult with door crack issue but will re-skin doors - shift interlock repaired 2 days after warranty at my cost!
Ie97021; while parked without emergency parking brake engaged, another vehicle bumped the front end of this vehicle and caused it to roll away on flat surface and into another vehicle..e.t.
Wiring leading upto the old switch on the gear lever frayed and broke on 2 sepearate occasions.dealer repaired under warranty, but the same problem arose again after 200 miles.i repaired the problem on my own by installing a new wiring harness.no further incidents with automatic transmission or od switch.
Vehicle rolled away while in park on slight incline; also vehicle veers to the left and windshield wipers skip cycles while on delay.
Metal shavings fromtorque converter filtered into transmission, causing transmission to go bad.dealer contacted. Please add vin.
All my ford trucks have done the same thing,just this torque converter went a little early,will ford ever fix these problems and our they dangerous?
When trying to stop vehiclewould shake and cut off, except when in neutral. The dealer said torque converter needed to bereplaced.
Torque convertor almost came out. Mechanic replaced it.when shifting from high gear to overdrive, vehicle would shimmy and shake badly.
Tire broke off from the frame axle causing the vehicle to spin resulting in collision.yh
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud pop and the vehicle pulled to the right.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the axle tube was fractured.the repair shop replaced the cv axle and the axle tube.the current mileage was 136,000 and failure mileage was 135,000.
No rear axle brakes in emergency stop attempt, resulting in crash.
Ea97027;the rear right wheel fell off due to the axle breaking andcausing the wheel bolts to shear off,resulting in an accident.
While driving at 65 mph the right rear axle fell out which could have caused an accident. Either clip that holds axle is faulty or improperly installed.
In may 99 heard rattle from left rear.found spring clamp missing bushing, no big deal.but did notice bottom leaf was kicked out on aft end (and kicked in of fwd end) appx 1/4 to 3/8".while dealer replace lugs: nuts on recall said leaf spring no big deal.i wrapped loose clamp in tape to stop rattle.now in 11/99 while washing car i noticed lower leaf is kicked out considerably farther, now measuring a full 1".i have contacted ford cac, and the dealer will probably install a kit per sb99-6477.however, i view this as a very big problem/safety issue because the ford tsb kit only replaces the existing clamp for the two uppoer leafs.the lower leaf is "adjusted" back into place.internet research shows numerous people with same compaint.this is not a satisfactory solution.in my current situation the lower leaf, at a 1" aft kickout, is contacting the fwd inside and aft outside u-bolt.there can be no other outcome to this than for the spring to exert enough force over time to weaken both u-bolts to the point of failure.in my case i'll be watching like a hawk.however were it not for the initial rattle i doubt that i would have ever seen the problem until at some point in the future when my axle fell off.i've been happy with the truck and ford in general until now, but i feel like they need to wake up and address this.looking at chevrolet trucks they have what seems to be a better design philosophy;the chevrolet truck has "square" u-bolts, threads down , which straddle the leaf spring assemblies with close tolerance to keep the stack together on top of axle.ford's design has the u-bolts on either side of the spring stack, threads up, and relies on the compression force to keep the stack together instead of the u-bolt itself.i would encourage you to look at this issue;over time as these trucks acquire more mileage there may be some u-bolt failures.
While driving front frame axle cracked. Axle had been replaced twice. Had contacted dealership.
The rear axle broke, causing a vehicle accident.cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem.
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While turning front axle sheared off with entire axle moving into wheel hubs,driver unable to keep truck from having an impact.
While driving the rear axel broke off, causing the vehicle to lose control/swerve and hit the median.the dealerhas been notified.
While driving the wheel bearings separated from the vehicle,tire and rim also eparated from vehicle,resulting in a collision.the dealerhas been notified.
Rear u-joint went out.one rear wheel bearing faileddue to rust; there was not lubricant.
While driving on interstate 68 going up a mountain and towing a rv, upon reachingtop of the mountain heard a loud noise. Started slowing down, passed the guardrail, and all of a sudden vehicle jack knifed out of control.rv impactforced truck off the road.shattered the rear cab.when they towed vehicle to dealer, was told by the mechanic that this was a common problem because bearings faileddue tobearing spins in the housing unit freezing up.
Rear axle seal failed, caused differential to leak and contaminate brake drum.
While driving would step onbrakes andleft rear tires locked.consumer was told that defect on vehicle had beenrear axle seal that whenraining could lock up.consumer states that affected brakes were saturated with lubricant and would do nothing when activated.
Transmission seal failed.
Transmission seal failed.
Axle housing shaft twisted, causing axle to slide in and out and wear on the inside of rear end.
Transmission housing failed resulting in leaking.
Front hubs work intermittently when in 4 wheel drive. Took to dealer and he said that since they cannot duplicate the problem (wouldnt work for me on grass), that they stated that there is no problem, but if you have one to call a tow truck if you get stuck again.also another problem--spare tire and wheel assembly were replaced by charapp with wrong diameter tire and wheel.dealer did not recommend using this size spare tire because it was a different size than the original tires on the truck.this makes no sense for them to give me this spare when they admit it is a safety hazard..
The axle transfer seal is leaking for the third time. Also, replacement missing sea tbelt anchorage attachments as per recall (96v-256).
The slave cylinder has broke twice now, and i have a friend with a 1993 f150 and it does the same thing when ever the temperature is below 0 degrees f.this usually occurs on the initial start of the day.after the cylinder breaks, the clutch makes a whine when depressed.this also effects the ability to shift. The crack in the sheet metal on the drivers door is approximately 1" in length and this vehicle has never been wrecked or even bumped since i have had it since new.
Slave cylinder failed.
The clutch seal shrunk when the weather was cold which caused fluid to run out.
Clutch failed.
Wanted to slow down on snow covered road for stopped traffic ahead/pushed in clutch/attempted to downshift from 4th gear/found shift lever to be locked up/clutch would not disengage/found it near impossible to brake vehicle to a stop/was forced to drive vehicle off road to avoid hitting stopped vehicle in rear. Stopped vehicle by shutting off engine. Found the clutch cylinder out of fluid. Refilled and clutch action seemed ok. Could not find any noticeable leaks. Called dealership. Talked to service rep. Rep felt it may off been low on fluid due to cluch wear.drove about 35 miles and again when i attemped to downshift to slow down for stop light /no clutch operation. No clutch fluid. Only way one can shift to neutral is to shut engine off. Very dangerous . Discovered when i took vehicle in for repair that a o-ring in clutch slave cylinder leaked. Ford tech said this a common problem especially if it is very coldtemperature outside. Funny ford had a similar clutch problem with their 1987 f150 trucks except it was due to a weak firewall mounting for clutch oil resorivor. Again clutch would not disengage properly and ford had a factory modification to fix.
Clutch slave assembly can start leaking at any time, rendering clutch useless, causing stalling, and lunging at a stop. Ford has redesigned the part, meaning the original has a flaw. (tech bulletin # bc2301970501,) but safety warrants a recall.
2/01 vehicle was brought to lithia ford in concord to diagnose over heating. Cooling system was checked and stated c.s. Was holding at that time, tore down motor, found bad bearings, oil pan milky, head gasket bad. Replaced w/4.2 engine which was covered under an ext warranty, other recommended fix clutch disc throw out bearings. 11/2000, pwr steering hose bad, replaced,10/01 ck eng lit one,, idle air cntrol valve replaced,6/02 overhearing, new thermo,coolnt flsh, oil change, new brakes recommended, done.9/4/02, overheating again, recommended new radiator/water pump, inqired on pcv modification recall, they will replace.
Consumer claims that ford motor corporation maintains there is a service advisory on the slip yoke, but they wouldn't fix it.inquires whether his driveshaft will fall off a thigh speed.
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While driving 30 mph uphill in snow front tires locked and vehicle started sliding down hill. Vehicle was towed to dealer, left side of differential was broken. Part had to be replaced.
Transmission planetary gear shattered causing the transmission to lock up.
While driving there is a virbration coming from the steering wheel which is more noticeable at (35-40) mph. The driveshaft was replaced. Problem still exists.
Mounting bolts not installed at factory, causing left front drive yoke assembley to come apart from the differential mounting plate.
#1 when you put the transmission in drive and proceed forward you can hear the drive shaft or rearend clank twice. This is getting louder as i drive it. It feels like the driveshaft will eventually break. # 2 while driving the truck and its shifting gears the whole truck will flutter as if it will not go into the proper gear.
Abs brake failure, when brakes are applied they lost effectiveness , after few secondsbrakes will stop the vehcile.consumer could hear a clanging noise, was coming from drive shaft, dealer removed drive shaft assembly and packed shift yoke with grease.
Serious vibrations come from the transfer case/transmission at high speeds.owner believes it's a drive shaft problem.
Pulled up in driveway anddriveshaft went out. Also,driver's side wheel ball joints fell off.
Driveshaft keeps breaking.
The driveshaft was replaced.
When in neutral and coasting down a hill,driveline rattles over bumps. Driveline clunks on acceleration or deceleration.contacted dealer.service manager checked the bulletins, ford claims that it will not cause damage to anything in the driveline.private mechanic said that it will over time. *ml
Rear u-joint went out.one rear wheel bearing faileddue to rust; there was not lubricant.
The universal joint on the end of the steering column disconnected causing loss of steering ability, the consumer is requesting reimbursement, the steering gear box was also replaced.nlm
Vehicle experiences trouble with the transmission, sometimes it won't go into reverse.
5-speed manual synchronized transmission is so poor in shifting timing that it continually misses second and third gears.
Wanted to slow down on snow covered road for stopped traffic ahead/pushed in clutch/attempted to downshift from 4th gear/found shift lever to be locked up/clutch would not disengage/found it near impossible to brake vehicle to a stop/was forced to drive vehicle off road to avoid hitting stopped vehicle in rear. Stopped vehicle by shutting off engine. Found the clutch cylinder out of fluid. Refilled and clutch action seemed ok. Could not find any noticeable leaks. Called dealership. Talked to service rep. Rep felt it may off been low on fluid due to cluch wear.drove about 35 miles and again when i attemped to downshift to slow down for stop light /no clutch operation. No clutch fluid. Only way one can shift to neutral is to shut engine off. Very dangerous . Discovered when i took vehicle in for repair that a o-ring in clutch slave cylinder leaked. Ford tech said this a common problem especially if it is very coldtemperature outside. Funny ford had a similar clutch problem with their 1987 f150 trucks except it was due to a weak firewall mounting for clutch oil resorivor. Again clutch would not disengage properly and ford had a factory modification to fix.
Transmission is failing.
F-150 1997 ford fill line to transmission broke, allowing loss of fluid.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that the vehicle would kick in and out of 4-wheel drive.while driving less than 55 mph, the steering wheel became stiff and the 4-wheel drive became inoperable.the 4-wheel drive warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the dealer could not duplicate the failures.on a separate occasion, the failure recurred.the dealer advised the contact not to shut off the engine.they replaced unknown modules in the transmission at the cost of $607.the dealer also installed a new dashboard switch at no cost due to the fact that the vehicle had been there four times with the exact same failures.the current and failure mileages were less than 53,000. Updated 04-24-09 updated 04/27/09.
Seat belt separated from its "a"pillar on driver's circumference.no visual element to explain said incident.
Driver had to make an emergency stop and the automatic seat belt didn't restrain, consumer had kids in vehicle. Please describe .
Owner states that his passenger's side seat belt has too much play in it,owner hit ice patch and had an accident,passenger received injuries due to a faulty passeger side seatbelt.
Hit from behind/rammed into another vehicle at approx 30 mph; abs did not work (brakes locked instantly); airbags did not deploy upon either impact; seatbelts did not lock to restrain passengers. Mr
I was on my way to work the morning before thanksgiving. I shifted from 2nd to 3rd gear and the back tires hit a patch of water and i started fishtailing. I went off the road and hit a patch of oak trees. One head on. On impact, the seatbelt did not retract and i hit the steering wheel, the dash broke apart and the entire steering column moved with me and i hit the windshield. After hitting the windshield, then the airbag deployed. When the dash broke apart from the steering column moving, it cut my shin which required stitches. My knee hit around the emergency brake release which drove my femur into my hip fracturing it in 3 places which required 3 titanium plates and screws. I had an open fracture on my arm which was the head of my radius (elbow) broken off which had to be replaced with more titanium plates and screws. I broke the orbit over my left eye and sinus cavities behind it. I had stitches and staples in my forehead that will now leave me a scar for life. I spent 15 days in the hospital, i've missed a month and a half from work and don't know when i can go back, accumulated over$80,000.00 in medical bills, and i'm still in a wheelchair. All of these injuries are due to faulty seatbelts and airbags in a ford motor company's vehicle. The vehicle was bought brand new by my father and has been garage kept since it was bought in 1997. I work as a receptionist and office manager for a doctor's office. My face is the first one seen when patients come through the door. Now, it's mangled and scarred for life.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated while he was driving, another vehicle cut him off which caused him to apply extreme pressure to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle.upon depressing the brakes, he noticed that the seat belt latch was very loose, and caused him to lunge forward into the steering wheel. The manufacturer stated they were unable to offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 166,000 and the current mileage was 168,000. Updated 08/31/2011 *ln
The axle transfer seal is leaking for the third time. Also, replacement missing sea tbelt anchorage attachments as per recall (96v-256).
Driver fell asleep while driving 60 mph, vehicle crossed one lane, bumper got caught on embankment, and vehicle rolledover . Seat belt did not restrain driver, his head shattered the passenger window. Driver sustained head injuries, and vehicle was totaled.
The passenger seat belt does not work right.*nlm
The latch for the driver side seat belt quit working.there was no trauma or accidents.it just quit latching.
1997 ford f 150 pick up, 4x4 extended cab driver's seat nylon fabric is worn and frayed.i called local ford dealership and they said this was my responsibility to replace.i have never seen a seat belt get frayed and worn out in such a manner.i have 18 years as a fire fighter and have cut dozens of people out out cars and never come across a worn out seat belt before.if this belt fails in a crash it could lead to serious injury or death.i will get it replaced but i thinks this is a manufacture defect not operator's responsibilty.
While driving approximately 50 to 55 mph, the vehicle began to gain speed on its own.trying to avoid hitting another vehicle, the car went into and hit an embankment head-on.neither air bag deployed, andnoneof the three seat belts held passengers.driver sustained face and head injuries.front passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries.back passenger sustained head injuries and abrasions.dealer and manufacturer were notified.
No deployment of air bag during collision, also seat belts did not lock up.
1997 ford f-150 truck whereseat belt in the front/passenger vehicle will not clasp any more. There is no debree in the mechanisms that would prohibit the seat belt from clasping together.have rec'd estimate for $200+ to fix the "one" seat belt.can i trust the other 3 seat belts (one of which is around a baby seat in the back).i called the ford motor vehicle consumer service line at 800-392-3673 and spoke to a gentleman named carson.carson looked up warranties on my vehicle, which i kind of found comical.on a vehicle of almost 9 years old, there does not exist a warranty.he asked if i had an extended warranty and promptly let him know that that would have expired a couple of years ago and yes, i did have that.he said that the warranty on seat belts is listed as 5 years or 50,000 miles.what happens after that?are air bags the same? i have just over 100,000 miles on my truck.he also stated that there have been no recalls on seat belts for the ford f150, according to the records under my vin number.should there be a full scale recall of all ford vehicles in and around the year 1997 that installed the same make/model/year of seat belt?i am very concerned about the other 3 seat belts (and one being over the baby seat in the back) and about all the other folks who are in danger of their seat belts just giving way during an accident.dont' wait for an accident to happen and kill someone.when this happened to my seat belt, i was shocked.that is the one part of the car, besides my air bag, that better not ever go bad.the part has been ordered from my shell mechanic from ford and hopefully i will be able to get the new seat belt installed on tuesday/wednesday (5/23, 5/24) but do i trust the other three seat belts?i see from the questions following this description, you want to know if there was an accident -- no, thank god.but there could have been.
Poor seat belt performance,the driver's side seat belt does not stay locked in place.
The shoulder belt on the passenger side retracted back into the holster.the belt could no longer be used until repaired.the owner contacted the manufacture and they refused any assistance.a recall was issued on the seat belts december 1996 for missing or incorrectly installed seat belt anchorage attachment.nhtsa recall campaign #96v256000.*nlm *scc
I feel that your seat belt law is a joke if i was to die because i get trapped inside my vehicle because the law makes me wear a seat beltwill my wife be able to sue the goverment because they are the ones forcing us to wear seat belts.
My left rear tire blewout while i was driving on i10east in louisiana and the beaumont firestone dealer refused to replace it without me paying full price, 1500 miles, the dealer told me to go to any firestone dealer, since my dealer is located over 100 miles from me, the only firestone dealer to help me was in port arthur and he only charged me a percentage for tire replacement and i purchased and road hazard insurance, but later decided to get rid of the tires after hearing others complaint.( dot number: tire size: p23575r16 )
Passenger's side seat belt will not hold a safety seat, even with use of locking clip,seat doesn't hold.
The seatbelt is not child safe.my daughter took the seatbelt and wrapped it around her neck and it locked up disabling us from removing the belt from her neck. My husband was forced to cut the belt to save our daughter's life.
Driver's side rear seatbelt bolt that holds seat belt to the vehicle is badly corroded. Consumer feels its a design problem.
Consumer complains that rear seat belt latches are locatedtoo far from the seats, therefore when a child seat is placed in the seats, the belts don't adequately secure it.
Latch plate ofseat belt is not locking properly, consumer has trouble trying to lock seat belt. *yd
While driving 15 mph andanother vehicle traveling about 35 mph had a frontal impact,and both airbags did not deploy. Also the passenger's seat belt buckle unlatched at the time of the accident which did not protect the occupant in the accident.
Brakes started to squeak and vehicle was taken to dealer.was told that rotors for front brakes failed due to rust.2. Front seatbelts did not latch into buckle intermittently, causing loss of protection.
5 out of 6 seat belt latches will not easily latch intobuckle, causing loss of protection.aft center belt is currently malfunctioning and will not latch at all.
Front left center seat not bolted in from factory; occupant attempted to buckle belt, was routed between seats, not buckled down.
The seat belt retractors do not reel in the seatbelt. This allows the seatbelt to be caught in the door when it is closed. This will damage the seatbelt, making it ineffective in an accident. In addition the seatbelt has been caught in the lock mechanism making it impossible to open the driver side door from the inside of the truck. This a clear and present safety hazard to the occupants of the vehicle. The seat belt retractor needs to be fixed.
Driver seat belt does not retract properly, factory wiring harness for trailer has no running lights. 4 wheel drive failure have had in the shop 6 times. Center console does not lock in down position.
Driver's seat belt had twisted, not allowing seat belt to retract all the way to the housing.had contacted dealer for the problem.please provide more information.
Failure of the driver's side air bag,consumer was involved in a head-on collision and the driver's side air bag did not deploy and the seat belts did not hold,causing injuries to the driver and passenger.
Vehicle was involved in a collision at 45mph. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, and the seat belt restraints did not retract, resulting in minor injuries.the manufacturer has been notified.
Consumer was about to stop and was rearended by a truck. In return, consumer's vehicle rearended a third truck. The seat belts did not hold driver or passenger, and neither air bag deployed.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph the air bag warning light illuminated. Within a couple of weeks the cruise control was not operating while driving at approximately 65 mph. The dealer was contact who stated that the vehicle was not under a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.updated 12/5/12 the manufacturer was contacted but, did not offer any assistance.
The driver's side shoulder belt when using it gets tight and hard to loosen . Please describe .
Consmer's 4-year lod grand daughter was occupying the rear passenger's side seat belt when she tried to get out, the seat belt tightened. The belt had tightened so tight that the 4-year old could not breath, some how the belt had rapped around the child twice.consumer had to cut the belt off with a pair of scissors.
Leather seat back upholstery clings to back.
Center arm rest with cupholder has no lock, when pressure is applied to back of arm rest it comes up.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact was driving 25 mph when the latch on the driver seat fractured, causing the seat to fall backward. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Exposed seat track injured child too sharp.
When truck was rearended, the driver's and the passenger's side seats automatically reclined about 3/4 quarters. The seats were not broken. The problem was reported to the dealership.*ml
Dt: the consumer owns a 1997 ford f150 xlt.the consumer was involvedwas in a car accident over a year ago,and the driver's seatbroke. The dealership replaced the drivers seat with another bracket. The seatbroke again. When sittingin the seat the back of the seat went down to the floor while the front of the seatraised up. The bracket has been replaced three times.the abs light illuminated.
The driver's seat would not latch in the up position. When taken to dealer, dealer corrected the prolbem by slamming the seat back and forth several times.
While attempting to remove corrosion locked rear wheels (rims locked to hubs) for balancing and rotating, while vehicle was supported on hydraulic lift, the main rear brake line failed. Vehicle was operated in south central ny state for 10 years. Vehicle has been mechanically inoperative since that time, though numerous new parts have been installed. The visibly corroded brake line failed during attempts to "coax" the corrosion locked rims from the wheels by applying lateral (90 degree) pressure to the sides of the pickup's bed, while the tires were in contact with the garage floor but with the vehicle still supported by the lift. Point of failure was just in front and above the rear axle. This was vehicle's 2nd brake line in less than one year, the first having occurred on the right front brake line just behind the caliper/wheel cylinder.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was found that the gas tank rear strap corroded and separated from the gas tank. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the rear brake linealso failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 197,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the front driver's side of the frame fractured. The brake lines were broken and the vehicle lost braking ability. The contact stated that there was rust and corrosion on the surface of the frame, but there were no signs of cracks prior to the failure. The contact was concerned since the driver was almost involved in a crash. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for a diagnostic test or repair. The manufacturer was made aware and no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 205,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that the brakes failed while reversing from a driveway.the emergency brake was applied and the vehicle came to a stop.the failure was contributed to a defective brake booster.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 94,599.
1.spontaneous brake failure.pedal went to floor. 10-20-20202.spontaneous skidding on wet pavement and loss of braking control. 2nd incident 0n 10-23-20.
I was on my way to work the morning before thanksgiving. I shifted from 2nd to 3rd gear and the back tires hit a patch of water and i started fishtailing. I went off the road and hit a patch of oak trees. One head on. On impact, the seatbelt did not retract and i hit the steering wheel, the dash broke apart and the entire steering column moved with me and i hit the windshield. After hitting the windshield, then the airbag deployed. When the dash broke apart from the steering column moving, it cut my shin which required stitches. My knee hit around the emergency brake release which drove my femur into my hip fracturing it in 3 places which required 3 titanium plates and screws. I had an open fracture on my arm which was the head of my radius (elbow) broken off which had to be replaced with more titanium plates and screws. I broke the orbit over my left eye and sinus cavities behind it. I had stitches and staples in my forehead that will now leave me a scar for life. I spent 15 days in the hospital, i've missed a month and a half from work and don't know when i can go back, accumulated over$80,000.00 in medical bills, and i'm still in a wheelchair. All of these injuries are due to faulty seatbelts and airbags in a ford motor company's vehicle. The vehicle was bought brand new by my father and has been garage kept since it was bought in 1997. I work as a receptionist and office manager for a doctor's office. My face is the first one seen when patients come through the door. Now, it's mangled and scarred for life.
Brake failure.
Rear brakes lock and front do not when pedal is slammed.
I have had this vehicle repaired numerous times under factory warranty, problem has worsened. Three near accidents, could have injured or even killed other drivers and/or passengers. I have complained many times. I can't seem to get anything done about it. If an accident occurs, i will take the proper legal steps to the fullest extent. I feel that this problem needs to be resolved in the very near future so an accident does not occur. Atthe present time, i am currently researching the florida "lemon law"i will take all neccesary steps to conclude this problem. Have a great day. Please contact me.
I have had this vehicle repaired numerous times under factory warranty, problem has worsened. Three near accidents, could have injured or even killed other drivers and/or passengers. I have complained many times. I can't seem to get anything done about it. If an accident occurs, i will take the proper legal steps to the fullest extent. I feel that this problem needs to be resolved in the very near future so an accident does not occur. Atthe present time, i am currently researching the florida "lemon law"i will take all neccesary steps to conclude this problem. Have a great day. Please contact me.
A short in the wiring around the master cylinder for the brakes caused the resevoir to catch on fire and burn.
Vehicle's brake fuse is loose and causes the rear brake lights to be inoperative.
Vaccum reservoir and sensor failed.yh
While driving at 20 mph vehicle's caliper separated without warning. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.
Brake rotors cracked and caused severe shaking of vehicle.
1. Regular braking was disabled by malfunctioning abs firing. For no apparent reason, in dry and slow conditions on city streets, brakes were not allowed to engage properly, resulting in the truck rolling forward as the abs system fired.2. In trying to stop the truck, with the brakes fully engaged to the floor, the pedal vibrated from abs activity and the truck continued to roll forward into intersection. At first this only happened on the first stop of the day, every few months or so. Later it happened frequently. I found that if i quickly shut off the ignition the (electronic) abs would be deactivated and the truck would stop normally.3. Changing front bearings and associated speed sensors solved the problem. Dealer part and installation was around $1200, but generic parts were available that shaved several hundred off this total repair cost.
Once the engine is started, the vehicle will not move from park to any other gear.there is an override procedure but it is inconvenient.when i took the vehicle to a dealer for repair, they told me ford had put a stop on supplying the cruise control brake switch.so it is not possible to get this repaired until ford replaces the part with one not defective.as a safety precaution, they removed the electrical connection to avoid fires at or around the brake fluid reservoir.however, brake fluid is leaking from the part and dripping.in the past month i have had to refill the brake fluid reservoir twice.i am concerned that the brakes will not function unless the part is replaced.the delimma seems to be ford will not allow the part to be replaced and yet they do not offer an alternative.
The contact owns 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign i.d. 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that the fuel straps were corroded. The dealer was unable to perform the recall remedy due to the severity of the corrosion on the fuel tank straps. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall repair and was advised that the manufacturer the fuel tank mount would have to be repaired at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 150,000.the consumer stated the frame bracket had rotted and the recall could not be performed. The consumer stated the vehicle has a slight hesitation, there was a noise when the gear was in drive,the brakes felt spongy, the brake line had to be replaced, as well as the brakes, calipers and hoses.updated 04/17/12updated 04/25/12*ljupdated 05/02/12
While driving and brakes were applied, vehicle pulled to right and brakes starting squeaking.the dealership indicated that the this was caused by the equipment that holds the brakecalipers breaking, which left the caliper not mounted.ts
1997 f150 brakes locking up and engine coolant leak into motor.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the spare tire cable, exhaust system manifold, fuel tank strap, brake line, bolts, erg valve, and the frame were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied to buy the vehicle back or provide any assistance.the failure mileage was 220,000 and the current mileage was 322,000.
The consumer applied the brakes the brake pedal went to the floor which caused extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.*nlm
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact statedthe brakes would squeak and the vehicle would experience an increased stopping distance when they were applied at low speeds. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis. The contact replaced all of thebrake components, but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 32,000.
Left front brake line failed catastrophically causing a complete loss of hydraulic braking.vehicle was stopped using emergency brake. Brake line had corroded through about 2-3 inches from left front brake caliper.line was replaced but old line was not retained.
When accelerating to 40 mph, there was a severe vibration in the front end which caused the steering to vibrate.new rotors and brake shoes had been installed.the tires were changed.the vibration continued between 40 and 50 mph.the service dealer was unable to turn the rotors, but repackedthe bearings. *scc
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact was driving 60 mph when he tried to engage the brakes and the pedal was depressed abnormally into the floorboard. The contact mentioned that he had to shift into neutral to engage the emergency brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the brake lines ruptured as a result of corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 86,500.
I last drove my truck on 06/20/2011.when i woke up to feed my animals i heard a sound like a bird caught under my truck.i looked under the drivers side fender and saw flames.i popped the hood and saw the master cylinder was on fire.i grabbed my fire extinguisher from my barn and put the fire out.
Brakes: driving approximately 45mph and the car ahead slammed on its brakes. Tried to stop, put pedal completely to the floor and the brakes failed, hit car in front and neither air bags deployed.brakes and air bags failed,reason is unknown.
The brakes lock up. After it has sat out in the rain,you have to push on the brake pedal a few times to stop them from locking up.this is not a uncommon problem.i have talked to other owners and they have the same problem.
When going over a bump, back wheel will spin faster than the front wheel, causingloss of brakes , and pedal will go tofloor.brakes will resume after vehicle is put into reverse. Manufacturer has send out bulletin concerning defect.
Brakes did not grab immediatly. Brakes failed at slow speeds for both accidents. The brakes have been working improperly for some time, however when ever we take them in they tell us that all is fine. Even the dealership. Now we've been in 2 accidents where the brakes did not work properly which caused us to rearend the other parties.
Whenbrakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor,resulting in extended stopping distance.consumer states that brakes will stop once they are pumped a few times.dealer has replaced the brake system.
While applying the brakes the anti- lockbrake system locks up.the vehicle moves very slowand there is a lot of vibration in vehicle.vehicle was at the dealer three times for repairs. Dealer can't determine what is the problem.
Consumer was traveling 45mph & hit a bump while braking and anti-lock braking system shut down. Consumer coasted 600feet before bringing it to a stop. This has happened before &after . Was somewhat warned, but could determine cause. The switch on the rear end is a possible cause of the problem.when the vehicle has a load, the problem goes away.
Driving on favorable road conditions with little snow on the ground, coming tored traffic light,applied the abs brakes to stop and the brakes did not pick up,had to use the emergency parking brake to stop at the light.please describe details.
Intermittently whenbrakes are appliedpedal is normal, but there is extended stopping distance. However, problem still exists. Please provide additional information.
Vehicle has been experiencing problem with brake system; vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions inwhich rotors have been turned on during repairs, consumer believed warped rotors caused vehicle to vibrate whenever the brakes were being used. Asking nhtsa for help in this matter.
While driving the truck the abs lights comes on and stays on.once truck has been started, the light does not come on, but when started driving for a while the light comes on.
Recall 96v184000; while traveling 35-40mph vehicle went through a stop sign and struck another vehicle.brakes have failed on several occasions before and afterincident.
Pedal goes to the floor.
This pickup truck does not brake properly.the brake pedal must be depressed very hard and even then, the braking time and distance is very poor.this problem is even worse and more dangerous when hauling a boat or other trailor.on numerous occasions i have almost hit someone and have ran through stop signs because of the poor braking.i don't believe that the anti-lock brakes work at all.i recently had my brake pads replaced and the dealer told me that he has seen similar problems, however, when the rotors are replaced the braking is much better.the specs. On the original rotors are different than the replacements.i believe that the original rotors are not the correct thickness and therefore the braking is very poor.i have to believe that ford f150s with these braking problems are getting into accidents, some resulting in injury and death.something needs to be done now.i don't trust that ford would volunteer this information and have a voluntary recall.please advise.
Owner has abs brakes, he states that he has various complaints concerning brakes; one being that he loses his brakes when theyare used.took vehicle to dealer and was told that it was a bypass slave valve.
My front passenger side brakes lock up while driving my ford f-150.this has happened twice.the first time it happened the mechanic told me my brake lines were twisted.the second time which occurred 1-1/2 years later, the mechanic told me that it could possible be a valve or a cylinder problem which doesn't allow fluid to the brakes.this is very dangerous.my wheel gets extremely hot and so does my tire.the vehicle pulls extremely hard to the right and smokes emerges from the wheel.i am afraid that my tire could pop if this occurs again.i consider this to be a very serious problem and i will not drive my truck until i get some explanation from ford on this problem.the second time this happened was 5/25/2003.it occurred while driving down the freeway at 65 mph.very unsafe...can you help me? *nlm
Abs brake system was defective and rear brakes were not working. Consumercontacted the dealer and the manufacturer and was told that there was nothing they could do. The brakes were 60% defective. The dealer later determined that the vehicle's rear abs valve was sticking.
Brakes not effective under moderate hard braking. They make a clacking noise. Seems as though the abs is not allowing the calipers, shoes and pads to work as one unit.
When brakingvehicle will bounce. Dealer has attempted to fix defect 3 times by replacing drums/ rotors.but defect kept reoccurring. Dealer stated that it was common that rear drums gets hot and become out of round. Please provide further information.
When the weather is cold or wet the first couple of times the brakes are applied the rear wheels lock up. Dealer says there is no fix.
While driving down a hill and applying the brakes, vehicle failed to stop. Vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash.
Driving vehicle about 40mph started to apply brakes,stopped & the abs locked up. Took to dealer 3 different times & each time was informed nothing was wrong. Could not find any problem.
Same problem on recall of 1995-1996 ford mini vans. No safety defect listed.
Whenconsumer appliedbrakes they grabbed, anddidn't stop vehicle.
When the brakes are applied the vehicle accelerates.the dealer has been notified.
Consumer experiencing problem with brakesnot stopping vehicle properly. Been in /out of dealer shop, rear brakes were adjusted, but did not correct the problem.
Anti lock brakes fail continually, experiences lock up and extended stopping distances. Mjs
Ea98018; the floormat moved underneath the accelerator pedal and caused the throttle to stick, had to turn off the vehicle to shut off, almost resulting an accident.also problems with braking system in which brake pedal goes to the floor and extended stopping distance occurs. Dealer said the brakes represntthe characterists of the vehicle.
Brakes: driving approximately 35mph approaching an intersection and slid into path of another vehicle, only one wheel brake activated. Vehicle was totaled. Air bag inflated and ejected driver through back glass of the vehicle.
Break failure ford 1997 f150 vin. [xxx]. The vehicle had been parked for about 45 min. Beforestarting out, i drove to a stop sign (about 200 ft)when the brakes were applied (10-15 mph) nothing happened, i used booth feet on the petal and applied all the force i could to slow down and it took about 75 ft to stop.i went to a side street and parked with engine off, checked the break fluid it was full. Took truck to nearest repair shop for check out. Truck was parked for about 10 min. With engine off when mechanic started it and tested brakes they were working at that time (abs light was on). Took truck to ford dealer in oscoda michigan ( zubekauto sales 511 state st, oscoda mi. 989-739-3261) after checking it out they found a bad abs sensor, they did not have any idea why i had no brakes. But they had another f150 in their shop that had a complete brake failure that they could not find the problem, they have had technicians from ford (detroit) look at the truck and they dont know what is wrong.updated 07/30/2012information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Antilock brakes failed 3 times.
When brakes are applied in certain conditions other than wet, the abs sensor's inproperly engage sending the brakes into a frenzy.when this happens all braking ability is lossed unless you smash down on the pedal.this has happend to me on dry land going over a man hole cover on the highway.i had to stop short but couldn't.i didn't hit anyone, but it is something ford has not wanted to address.i know probably hundreds more who have the same problem on this truck.this is a major mechanical/electrical problem that should be address by ford immediatly.first it was the tires going on the exploreres, don't let it be the brakes failing on some families truck causing serious injuries or possibly death!
In wet weather conditions rear abs brakes do not stop vehicle.dealers areaware of problem, but cannot correct.
While drivingengine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control.brakes failed to stopvehicle.vehicle taken to dealer 8 times, but unable to find the cause.*ml
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the rear brakeswork intermittently, and the abs systemlock up,causingvehicle to slide.
Consumerwas traveling 50mph, just came though a four way stop, enteredintersection, and rear in came apart/brakes went to the floor , and abs braking system malfunctioned.vehicle started sliding ,andbrake pedal went all the way to the floor.
While driving would step onbrakes andleft rear tires locked.consumer was told that defect on vehicle had beenrear axle seal that whenraining could lock up.consumer states that affected brakes were saturated with lubricant and would do nothing when activated.
Driver side front brake has locked up in moist weather conditions.skid occurred.
When applying alot of pressure to the brakes they work right for a couple of seconds then they release like they are not working, then they will slam. Dealer replaced brakes, and turned rotors.after 2 weeks, problem reoccurred.*ml
While traveling about 45 mph another vehicle pulled out in front of vehicle and consumerhit the other vehicle in the side door.the airbag didn't deploy and the anti-lock brakes failed.
Sudden, total brake failure.
The abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the front wheels to lock up, and had no steering and braking ability, and caused 2 frontal crashes. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy, and did not protect the occupant in this accident.please provide further information.
Consumer complained about a brake problem., especiallywhen driving on a wet or slick surface.dealership indicated thatabs system needed to be replaced,but would not absorb the cost.
Brake line freezing due to exhaust pipe being in front of wheels (alongside brakeline). I bought a 97 f-150 7 months ago.i recently noticed that it's increasingly difficult to get out of my driveway some days, the truck smells terrible (like something burnt) & my gas mileage is awful.i have been releasing the brake, the light is off, the pedal is up, but the brake apparently is still on.the tires & rims are icing up, the brake shoes on that side are crumbling. This causes poor braking conditions. I called the dealership, i had been told to watch for this problem, & had wanted it fixed. ( i would rather not find out how bad this is by something or someone. ) in fact, that is the reason that i was given when i was told that ford would fix it, until they saw the milage on the vehicle, then they told me, nope we wont fix it, youll have to pay us $700 (cdn) as a "good will gesture" from ford. (this seems a little steep!) & also they thought i should bring the truck in so they can make sure that theres no damage to the wheels or brakes.if the brakes can freeze on,... What stops them from freezing when they are not on?? i'm told there is a great deal of hydraulic pressure that stops this from being an issue, but the system is only as good as it is weakest part, & when using "brute force" to break them free, i would think something somewhere has got to give. If there were safety concerns that were the reason that ford was making the modifications whilst the vehicle was still under its original warranty, i should thinkthese safety concerns do not go away once the truck is not on warranty.i would think that this would be a recall situation, not just a bulletin.they have admitted that it is a problem, & were even fixing it if it was under the original warranty, but i believe that this problem goes much further, & ford should be liable for the repairs, since it is a flaw in the design of the vehicle.i have contacted ford canada, & got no result.
No rear axle brakes in emergency stop attempt, resulting in crash.
I was driving 25 mph and tried to stop. I pushed my brakes the brake pedal went clear to the floor and did nothing, i pushed them a second time and the same thing happened. The third time i pushed thebrakes they worked. But it was to late. I ran right into another vehicle.i had my breaks looked at three times and each time they said that they checked out okay. If it was really okay how come my brakes didn't work?
While parkingbrake warning light illuminated. A fire started from the front left tire. Consumer managed to pull over, and put out fire.vehicle was towed.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Brakes: had accident on april 24 due tobrake failure, brakes did not catch at al l.put brake pedal completely to the floor and the truck did not stop. The only thing stopped the truck was the car ahead that driver hit.today the same problem occurred.put pedal completely to floor and the brakes did catch,but not fast enough andrear ended a car at the light. Dealer says they can't find a problem with the brakes. Consumer states valve was changed and three days later, brakes failed, vehicle went through an intersection.
Stress cracks inside offrame of driver's side door and passenger's side door. Also,abs braking system isn't operable, and brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem.
Driving at approx 15 mph stepped on brakes ,theylocked up which caused consumer to lose control. Hit guardrail. Kept slidding for about 35 yards, wet conditons.
While in 4-wheel drive andmaking a turnrear wheels would lock up without indication.dealer has been contacted. Please provide futher informaton.
This vehicle has had a chronic brake problem. The previous owner traded the vehicle in due to brakes that would not work properly and sunny king ford would not repair. Sunny king ford salesman lied to me saying the problem was fixed. I purchased the truck based on his statement. I subsequently had to leave the truck with the on at least 3 different occasions before the brakes worked satisfactorily. Now, while driving down us hwy 280 at about 60 mph the 4.2l 6 cylinder engine, with only 68,000 miles on it, threw the #6 rod, blowing up the engine. Sunny king ford service department later tells me they have no idea why it happened, it just does sometimes. I regularly service my vehicles and the engine oil had been changed at a kwik oil change located at 3635 mary taylor road birmingham, alabama 35235 (205-655-4788) on 7-2-2002, 14 days prior to the engine blowing. This vehicle has been at the dealer for repairs more than i've had it, and i've only owned it for 6 months. When the engine blew sunny king told me it was out of warranty and i paid them an additional $3,375.99 so i wouldn't be making $360 per month payments on a junk vehicle i couldn't drive.why has my ford truck been such a piece of junk?
Abs disengages brakes when applied hard in an emergency situation, and reapplies them after aprox. A second or longer. During that time the truck travels foward with no brakes.
Extended stopping distance while braking in wet weather.
Anti-lock brakes don't work,they lockup and skid.wiper arms and wipers lift off windshield at 55 mph. Or faster.
Anti-lock brakes lock up causing loss of control on occasion.(qcaw)
Under wet conditionsconsumer appliedbrakesand braking system locked up, causing vehicle to slide.also, it seemed that brakes would not immediately release whenbrake pedalwas released. Dealership has not examinedvehicle, and a local jiffy lube could not find anything wrong with brake system.please provide any additional information/attachments.
When applying brakes on damp roads rear brakes locked up, causing truck to go sideways. Problem gets worse on ice or snow roads.dealer is aware of the problem. New brakes were put on the truck which did not correct the problem. Owner wants dealer to pay for cost of repairs. *ml
The vehicle is three years old, and hasaproblem is withanti-lock brake system. Whenconsumer drives vehicle shakes.dealership stated that the anti-lock brake system grabs, and the rotors are warped.
I had purchased this truck on dec 19, 2002. The next day i drove it to tampa fl. While on the way there and while in tampa i had a few brake failures. When i was coming to a stop the pedal seemed to get soft, then they would get really hard and start pulsating and the vehicle would not stop. I would have to let off the brakes, and try again. I was lucky that it was early in the morning and most of the time i was not in a lot of traffic, i was able to stop the vehicle. On dec 29,02. I took the vehicle to the ford dealership where i purchased it, they looked at it and said they could not find anything wrong with the brakes. In january it must have happened to me about a 12times, all with the same effects. In feb 03, i tookit back in and they said they could not find anything wrong. A couple of days later the problem was back again now happening more frequently, now march and the problem has happen to me just about every week at least 4 to 5times a week. On the morning of mar 28 03, i was taking my child to day care while coming to a stop at a light. I could not stop the truck, i let off the brakes about 2more times, then i finally just applied the brakes as hard as i could and got it to stop a few inches from the car that was stopped in front of me at that point i contacted the dealership, they said bring it in. I dropped it off the same day. When i called them the following week on april 1 2003. They could not find anything wrong with it, but they were going to replace the brake booster and master cylinder and a check valve. They told me that with all the information that i had given them and from what other mechanics said it would have to be the three components they replaced. That night my truck was ready. I was very confident that the repairs would fix the problem but i was wrong on apr 06 03. While out and about and coming home i applied the brakes the truck then seem to slow down, then the brakes got hard again and started pulsating at the bottom.
Brakes lock up and make truck skid out of control when the truck is cold and the weather is wet.
While vehicle seats in rain or hot weather and upon depressingbrakes at any time,brakes would lock up, causing a skid. Dealer has been notified. Please provide futher informaton.
Owner has abs brakes.in any weather or pavement conditions when abs brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop. Pedal goes to the floor. Cause unknown.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in wet or cold weather, the brakes lock up.please provide any details.
There was an electrical fire in the wiring harness connected to the master cylinder (brakes).no damage was done due to quick reaction but it left the brakes without powerand the truck without brake lights. The problem is believed to be related to the "switch fire" problem that resulted in a wide-spread ford recall.the vehicle in question is a 1997 ford f-150 4x4. Truck was purchased from lease-holder and full warranty was transferred to me.i have received several recall notices but not the one associated with this problem.
Consumer states that every few days the brakes will fail, when the brake pedal is depressed, the pedal stops midway and can only be depressed further by applying extreme pressure, therefore causing no braking action, consumer feels the problem is with the abs.
On several occasion when applying brakes, the vehicle continue on before stopping; dealer notified and waiting on appointment. Please feel free to provide any further details:
While driving vehicle the brakes lock up and vehicle slides while trying to pull back on brakes.
When applied brakes lock up if wet weather.
I have replaced the speed sensor on the driver side. I now have a leak from the abs unit where the lines leave going to the brakes. I am trying to find out if there have been any other reported problems with other 1997 f150 trucks.
Consumer noticed extended stopping distance.vehicle was inspected, and discoveredthatrear leaf springs were bent and needed to be replaced. Both rear leaf springs were replaced one year ago.
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly when coming to a stop, which may cause a crash.also, problems with defective braking system which causes extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine any cause. When you begin to drive and try to stop, the brakes lock up.
Whenever brakes are applied, damp, rainy or cold weather, the brakes would make noise & lock up. An intermittent problem. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic checked it. Had replaced pads & drums on brakes. Had the brakes inpspected & told brakes were okay, but still have problem.was told by mechanic to come once amonth to have it checked. Manufacturer knows of problem.
Dt: the consumer owns a 1997 ford f150 xlt.the consumer was involvedwas in a car accident over a year ago,and the driver's seatbroke. The dealership replaced the drivers seat with another bracket. The seatbroke again. When sittingin the seat the back of the seat went down to the floor while the front of the seatraised up. The bracket has been replaced three times.the abs light illuminated.
When applying the abs brakes the front wheels locked up and the vehicle went to the left and hit another vehicle.the pavement was a little wet. Taken to dealer and could not find problem.
The engine developed a severe knock when started one morning. The problem was a complete failure at the main crankshaft, severe wear at valve assembly, and corrosion throughout cooling chambers. Ford did a recall on the head gasket the year before, changing head gasket, hoses, & coolant. The truck is uses by house wife driving the children to school. Even though others have reported of same engine failure on 4.2l, ford denies any problem. 5 months later while the truck while the truck was sitting in the driveway, the engine wiring caught on fire, melting theplastic master cylinder, fueling the flames to melt all circuities and plastic. The abs lamp had lit earlier in the week, added brake fluid to reservoir, and the lamp went out. Independent fire investigator says evidence points to a defect in the abs/master cylinder wiring in the engine compartment.***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762417
While applying the brakes the rear brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to continue traveling. Please provide further details.
I have had to replace the multiswitch twice now. I am now on the third one already. As far as the front wheel hubs, the clearance is insufficient to allow for normal corrosion. Any front brake job requires that the hubs also be replaced as they are damaged when removed. All of my work was done at a ford dealership.
Abs system fails continually.
Vehicle still inshop because the brakes are not working properly, the brakes had failed many times before, and driveris unhappy about this matter.dealer told driverthat they will replace vehicle.
Brake rotorsbecomewarpedevery 4,000 to 5,000 miles. Also, brake pedal gets hard, causing extended stopping distance.
While braking the pedal went to the floor on more than one occasion.the problemrepeated itself on its own.driver lifted up the hood, andnoticed that fluid was leaking from abs braking modular.this caused sparks from the master cylinder.driver will contact a mechanic for an appointment.on second call.the original problem was intermittent cruise control operation about 1 year prior to this complaint.about 3 or 4 months ago the fuse on the circuit containing the scds blew.replaced fuses about 2 times.the first time the fuse lasted several weeks.the second one did not last long.then left fuse out.next time was under hood and replaced fuse saw spark at scds and fuse blew again.along with this problem the abs warning light was coming on on the dash and staying on.after disconnecting the scds the abs warning light went out.the crusie control still worked for a short period of time after disconnecting the scds electrical connector.
Consumer was approaching an intersection while traveling about 5mph. Consumer appliedbrakes, but they did not engage.
Brake system has been in for repairs on several occasions, due to vibration and lock up/pulling while braking, not rectified by repairs. Mjs
Rear abs; upon application, brakes failed w/driver losing control, cause unknown.
Driving 55-65mph; started to apply brakes; felt hard as a rock; pedal soft at top. Wheels would not lock or stop.no abs brakes on front. Even w/towing had problems w/brake system. Took to dealer & brake pads rotated; master cylinder been replaced to counteract braking problem.
Was driving vehicle; had started applying abs brakes; brakes locked up; vehicle started to skid; roads were dry; took to dealer & informed htere was no problems.
While driving vehicle an wet/slipperypavementabs brakes would get wet andlock up when brakes applied,happened only on wet pavement, not dry; vehicle at dealer's being repaired.
Consumer states that every few days the brakes will fail, when the brake pedal is depressed, the pedal stops midway and can only be depressed further by applying extreme pressure, therefore causing no braking action, consumer feels the problem is with the abs.
In damp high humidity weather, making the first stop after driving the vehicle for about 30-40 minutesabs will suck moisture into lining, causing the rear brakes to lock up and skid sideways. Dealer replaced shoes and drums.
Brake pedal is very inconsistant, and pedal will go almost to the floor, also the brake pedal never feels like a good pedal.the brakes give a very unsafe feel at all speeds, the dealer was informed of my problem, they looked at them and informed me that it was a known problem and that the brakes in the expeditions were the same way, however they said there was nothing they could.after speaking with ford's cutomer service they informed me that if i felt safety was a problem to take it back the the dealer.no success again, i then had a brake safety inspection completed at a local maintence facility and they could not find anything that appeared wrong however agreed that the brakes were insufficient for safe stopping.i then wrote ford customer service informing them of my complete dissatisfaction in the brakes and asked for any options that may be available to fix the problem and have not received a response as of 10 months later.i truely hope that your offices can be of assistance, i honestly feel that my safety and my family's safety is at risk each time i drive the vehicle.
Upon emergency stop brakes began to stop normaly,then released with little braking effect. Extended stopping distance. Dog owner's family pet killed. Dealer said normal for anti-lock. I drive other 1997 ford f150 for company business and they don't react this way
While driving approximately 55 mph, consumer proceeded to stop at a stop light, the vehicle went straight through the light there were no brakes,after pumping the brakes, the pressure came back, but the brakes were hard.consumer states the vehicle also shook as if the rotors were coming apart.
Front passenger's side tire locks up under normal braking conditions, vehicle has abs, dealer has been unable to reproduce the problem so he sais that problem does not exist.
Brakes failed, causing accident/injury.
When driving at highway speed andputting on brakes, the brake pedal goes to the floor, and will not stop the vehicle.futhermore,have to pump the brakes several times in order for vehicle to stop.
Owner has abs brakes. While driving vehicle on wet pavement owner applied brakes and vehicle slid 40 feet. Owner is very concerned for safety.
I had experienced a loss of brakes on three or four different occasions. I broughtvehicle tomanufactures service represenative. I explained i loss my brakes for a short momment and then they return. With the most recent occurance the abs light came on. This did not happen in previous incidences. They checked the abs system found no errors, they checked the brakes no problems. They couldn't find anything, i had to speek with the service tech directly giving more of a detail of what happens. They came back and found the master brake cylinder was leaking causing the intermittent (extremely random) failure. They charged me for the repair (no problem). I called ford motor direct and asked to be refunded my repair cost because i did'nt think a master brake cyclinder should be failing @ 38k. They were very professional and had no objections, they agreed totally (they paid me for the repair). A week later, this morning i almost crashed into a semi. The end of my road has a stop sign conecting to a major highway. When i proceeded to use my brakes to stop the vehicle did not stop! the brake problem was back. This incident was the worst of the brake failures, i literally almost got crushed by the semidid. I called the manufactures service rep. They told me they thought they had the fix with master cycliner, obviously it was not the fix. I asked what they thought it could bethey had no clue! i have an appointment this monday with the shop to see if they can find the cause one more time. I stress, this problem is extremely dangerous. When one losses his brakes you loss total control. I hope this information can help save a life some where. Thank you
Numerous occasionof brakes (abs) not stopping vehicle; this time, vehicle ran into house.wall knocked down.vehicle been to ford dlr 3+ time re: brake sys complaints
Location of exhaust system in front of passenger's side causes the abs brakes to freeze up in winter.have not taken to dealer as of yet.
Owner has abs brakes,he states that he has rear/front abs brakes and that the front brakes lock up,this mostly occurs when it is wet outside.
When the brakes are appliedthe vehicle shakes. Owner has had the vehicle into the dealer for repairs four times.the dealerreplaced the rotors and the entire breking system,and the vehicle continues to shake when brakes are applied. Owner states that he has contacted the state attorney general's office about the lemon law.
Abs brakewarning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Also, when applying the brakes the pedal pulsates, causing extended stopping distance.please give any further details.
Dry day; while driving on flat ground, pulling into parking stall, andwhen making a right turn, front left made a racheting sound. As consumer pressed on brakes, applying more and more pressure, vehicle stopped after proceeding approximately two car lengths. The brakes have failed more the two times.dealership cannot duplicate problem-,and says there's nothing they could do.
Throttle stuck wide open due to a piece of insulation that fell from hood and was lodged in the throttle linkage.in addition, abs brakes had to be replaced due to warpage caused by severe use in stopping vehicle.
Engine checklight is defective, also airbags did not deploy upon impact, extended stopping distance occurred when brakes were applied. Contacted dealer approx. 7-8 times. Problems still occurs. Providefurther information.
Brakes failed, resulting in an accident.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Abs brake failure, when brakes are applied they lost effectiveness , after few secondsbrakes will stop the vehcile.consumer could hear a clanging noise, was coming from drive shaft, dealer removed drive shaft assembly and packed shift yoke with grease.
The brakes wore out prematurely and the repair shop said that the original equipment rotor discs were already under (less than) specification when manufactured (ie. The incorrect spec. Was installed).also, the rear anti-lock brakes do not work.independently or combined, these conditions have resulted in poor braking resulting in numerous running of stop signs and near rear end collisions with vehicles or collisions with curbs, signs, etc.
Absbrake problem.abs brakes have been changed a couple of times. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. Dealer was also contacted, and stated that there was nothing they could do.
Abs light stays on, ever since wiring replacement, however during a road trip in dec 2000 lights went out.
In feb./ 05 cruise control quite, mechanic couldn't find problem, aug 15/05 abs lightcomes on. Thinking brake fluid is low, i pop the hood and notice plug on master cylinder is burned/melted. Car wont shift out of park, and no brake lights. I get a new plug and harness from dealer and replace blown fuse. I still have no cruise light on on dash but brakes and cruise work. Dealer said no recall but plenty of service bulletins. $15.00 part
When pressing the brake pedal the pedal gets hard and goes to the floor.took to the dealer and the left sensor on the rotor was bad.three months later, both sensors were bad.
Abs wheel sensor failed.
Brake sensor failed causing loss of brakes.mjs
Dt:consumer parked truck wednesday night, when he got back into truck the next morning it would start once but not move out of gear. It would not come out of park. The engine was barely running and missing.there was a smell ofsmoke.turned engine off due to the odd smell.inspected under hood. There had been a fire thatevidently burned out itself.cruise controlquit earlier.the truck couldnot be driven due to this problem.afraid to move or attempt to repair anything for fear it may catch on fire again.consumer called ford, no recall on that particular model,but they were having a problem with those vehicles,but will not do anything until there was a recall.the most fire damage was seen on the master cylinder, suspected that the brake fluid may have had a hand in the fire along with the sensor.was missing brake fluid upon inspection.
While braking the pedal went to the floor on more than one occasion.the problemrepeated itself on its own.driver lifted up the hood, andnoticed that fluid was leaking from abs braking modular.this caused sparks from the master cylinder.driver will contact a mechanic for an appointment.on second call.the original problem was intermittent cruise control operation about 1 year prior to this complaint.about 3 or 4 months ago the fuse on the circuit containing the scds blew.replaced fuses about 2 times.the first time the fuse lasted several weeks.the second one did not last long.then left fuse out.next time was under hood and replaced fuse saw spark at scds and fuse blew again.along with this problem the abs warning light was coming on on the dash and staying on.after disconnecting the scds the abs warning light went out.the crusie control still worked for a short period of time after disconnecting the scds electrical connector.
Brakes failed causing consumer to rear end another vehicle, dealer replaced the vacuum booster because the consumer disliked the soft brakes.
Brakes failed.
In damp or rainy weather the braking system grabs for a couple of times and vehicle skids, which may cause an accident.dealer said it's characteristic of the vehicle. After 3 years they replaced the rear brake pads free, problem fixed. .et.
While traveling at about 40 mph , stepped on brakes and nothing happened, pavement was dry.dealer contacted, and is not aware of any recalls or pending investigations.
My brakes have give me trouble and was fixed twice and needs it again my paint in coming off and is cracking and pealing my alarm has been going off and the fixed it once and it needs fixed again but no one wants too fix it or paint it and they doors need new doors i have a ten year old and i do not wish to have something go wrong and the doors fall off
While driving the brakes completely locked up causing vehicle to nearly go into a ditch, consumer was injured when slammed into door during lock up, the calipers and brake components were severly rusted which caused lock up to occur.*mjs
My brakes have give me trouble and was fixed twice and needs it again my paint in coming off and is cracking and pealing my alarm has been going off and the fixed it once and it needs fixed again but no one wants too fix it or paint it and they doors need new doors i have a ten year old and i do not wish to have something go wrong and the doors fall off
Front brakes bolt broke off from the brake causing the rt. Frt. Wheel to lock up upon braking.
Brakes fail to stop properly, extended stopping distance.
Brakes fail when first applied.
Front brakes lock when starting the vehicle in cold mornings. Yh
Consumer stated that vehicle had brake problems and the brakes were repaired, but the vehicle was still unsafe to drive. Consumer is requesting a refund for the cost of brake repair.*scc
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem.dealer has been contacted. Consumer has became aware of recall 98s14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts.steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains.transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97s86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs.windshield wipers start by themselves.turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire.brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop.a/c was not cold enough.serpentine belt was replaced.door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.
Steering column broke while consumer was driving, consumedr lost control ofvehicle which ran into a dirt bank. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything. Consumer stated that while driving at 26 mph on a dirt road, a deer ran out of the woods, he hit his brakes and heard a popping sound and had no control of the truck, also the steering was not responding with the turn of the wheel. Consumer was injured.
When driving there is a clicking noise coming from the brakes, and when applying the brake's the noise is there and sometimes the noise comes and goes.
Brake system is incapable of generating enough force to lock up wheels, or even make them squeel, on dry road even with empty truck.veh has rear anti-lock feature but cannot generate enough force to cause feature to activate on dry road.with added cargo weight or trailer stopping distances are extremely long.returned to dealer 2 times for service.dealer says all is normal.brakes are very weak compared to previous trucks i've owned.a friend with same year f-150 has same problem.brakes are adequate for normal driving empty but with a load or panic stop situation it becomes apparent they are weak.i nearly had an acident when i ran through a red light i could not stop for with a load.
When applying brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and brakes fail to stop vehicle, causing extended stopping distance.
Brake system failed numerous times. Yh
Consumer states that when driving in the rain, the back brakes will lock up. The dealer was contacted and states that this is a common problem.*mrthe consumer states that ford will not agree to repair this problem.*scc
When aplying brakes in normal conditions, the vehicle brakes failed,causingextended stopping distance before vehicle cameto a complete stop.
While applying for the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal went straight to the floorbaord and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing the consumer tocrash into the wall.
While driving approximately 55 mph, consumer proceeded to stop at a stop light, the vehicle went straight through the light there were no brakes,after pumping the brakes, the pressure came back, but the brakes were hard.consumer states the vehicle also shook as if the rotors were coming apart.
Consumer states that the rotors and pads have had to be replaced and repaired a numerous amount of times, but the problem is still occuring. Contacted dealer and the dealer cannot find the problem.nlm
The brakes wore out prematurely and the repair shop said that the original equipment rotor discs were already under (less than) specification when manufactured (ie. The incorrect spec. Was installed).also, the rear anti-lock brakes do not work.independently or combined, these conditions have resulted in poor braking resulting in numerous running of stop signs and near rear end collisions with vehicles or collisions with curbs, signs, etc.
Brake pads have been changed twice. This was caused byrusted rotors which went bad, causing loose rear brakes. Dealer has been aware ofproblem.
Whenever brakes are applied, damp, rainy or cold weather, the brakes would make noise & lock up. An intermittent problem. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic checked it. Had replaced pads & drums on brakes. Had the brakes inpspected & told brakes were okay, but still have problem.was told by mechanic to come once amonth to have it checked. Manufacturer knows of problem.
Premature treadwear. All four tires replaced. Tires maintained and rotated per manufacturer recommendation.( dot number: tire size: 23570r16 )
The original rear sliding glass window leaked and was replaced under warranty (less than 36000 mi.).the replacement window eventually leaked too, so it was defective also.the front brake pads wore out and scored the rotors.the repair shop indicated that they could not turn/repair the rotors because they were under specification.further investigation indicated that the replacement rotors for this vehicle have a different thickness specification.the original rotors are either not the correct thickness or have an incorrect specification.the brakes have never seemed to perform properly.brakes must be applied very hard and even then the vehicle does not stop very quickly.
Dt:contact stated the rear brakes locked on cold starts. The dealer attempted to repair the brakes, but the problemreccured. The manufacturer offered no free remedy.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving at 15 mph and going around a corner noticed some type of loud noise coming from the brake caliperbrake caliper snapped in half which damaged the front rotors.
The front brakes are locking up on wet pavements. Dealer contacted the manufacturer to ask how to repair vehicle. Manufacturer has not contacted the dealer.
Truck will clunk when braking. Ford has issued a service bulletin on this problem.area dealership greased the front but this didn't change condition. Please describe details.
Driving at 30-35 mph when left brake calipier locked up causingrim and rotor to get red hot. Consumer stated that if he was driving at a higher rate of speedtire would have blown out.
Ford f 150 safety issue.the motor was replaced on 08/14/03 and diedby 03/01/04.two months after the vehicle was purchased, the odometer stopped at 69k miles, the engine locked up, the brakes went out due to caliper pin falling out and the engine was replaced.six months later the fly wheel consumed three starters and the engine locked up again. *sc
Front brake pads replaced.
Intermittently whenbrakes are appliedpedal is normal, but there is extended stopping distance. However, problem still exists. Please provide additional information.
Brake pads replaced.
Driving 55-65mph; started to apply brakes; felt hard as a rock; pedal soft at top. Wheels would not lock or stop.no abs brakes on front. Even w/towing had problems w/brake system. Took to dealer & brake pads rotated; master cylinder been replaced to counteract braking problem.
Brake pads failed.
Brake rotors and pads replaced several times.
When applying the brakes under normal braking situation onwet road surface, the front wheelslock up and the truck will slide about 6-8 feet before stopping. Brake rotors were out of round. The rotors were cutdown. One year and six months later,owner experienedthe same problem with brake system. Not taken to dealership for this problem.
Rotors warped.
Found l/f brake rotor w/ large crack in it extending from the center of the hub to the rim. R/f was previously found cracked 10,000 miles ago. What would happen if the rotor fell apart while traveling down the interstate?
Found r/f rotor w/ crack in it extending from center of hub to outer rim. Crack wide enough to stick a penny in.
1) air conditioner hose spontaneously developed leak at start-up causing complete loss of freon and requiring 800+ dollar repair/replacement of components. No wear areas on part, no rub spots present and per service technician, no reason for part to have failed. 2) disc brake rotor failed at 57,000 miles without apparent reason, causing need for replacement and repair of disk brake assembly. Service technician again noted no reason for failure, no caliper failure, a recent pad replacement and highway driving pattern.
Brakes started to squeak and vehicle was taken to dealer.was told that rotors for front brakes failed due to rust.2. Front seatbelts did not latch into buckle intermittently, causing loss of protection.
When applying alot of pressure to the brakes they work right for a couple of seconds then they release like they are not working, then they will slam. Dealer replaced brakes, and turned rotors.after 2 weeks, problem reoccurred.*ml
The vehicle is three years old, and hasaproblem is withanti-lock brake system. Whenconsumer drives vehicle shakes.dealership stated that the anti-lock brake system grabs, and the rotors are warped.
Brake rotorsbecomewarpedevery 4,000 to 5,000 miles. Also, brake pedal gets hard, causing extended stopping distance.
Making sharp left turn heard loud metal noise. Noticed front end dropped. Mechanic did not find problem at first. Noticed upper control arm had bent. Had front end aligned, wheel bearings had overheated/rotors warped. Needed truck checked.
Defective front rotors, causing vehicle to vibrate when brakes are applied. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that rotors needed to be turned.consumer refused, would like replacement instead. Please feel free to provide any further details.
When driving at 30 mph,right side brake rotor whichis attached onhub has separated, causingvehicle to sway to one side,and almostresulting ina near accident.consumer has contacteddealer.
Brake rotors and pads replaced several times.
Consumer stated the brake pedal experienced pulsation while driving.the service center stated the brake rotors were warped.the dealer failed to inform the buyer of the problem prior to purchase.scc
When brakingvehicle will bounce. Dealer has attempted to fix defect 3 times by replacing drums/ rotors.but defect kept reoccurring. Dealer stated that it was common that rear drums gets hot and become out of round. Please provide further information.
Vibration when brakes applied.
Vehicle has been experiencing problem with brake system; vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions inwhich rotors have been turned on during repairs, consumer believed warped rotors caused vehicle to vibrate whenever the brakes were being used. Asking nhtsa for help in this matter.
Vehicle was manufactured without rotor shields. In rainy conditionswater will splash onto brakes,causing the vehicle to pull to the right. Only one brake will grab.dealer has put on missing shields.
Front brake rotors warped, causing vibration when applying brakes. Also drums replaced.
When the brakes are appliedthe vehicle shakes. Owner has had the vehicle into the dealer for repairs four times.the dealerreplaced the rotors and the entire breking system,and the vehicle continues to shake when brakes are applied. Owner states that he has contacted the state attorney general's office about the lemon law.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.while driving 25 mph, the contact applied the emergency right hand brake and the rotor sheared off the hub.the failure occurred a second time while driving 25 mph.during this failure, the left hand brake was applied and the rotor failed.a mechanic has repaired the failure and ford stated that they never heard of this before.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 92,000.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the rear brakeswork intermittently, and the abs systemlock up,causingvehicle to slide.
When applying the brakes the car makes a squeaky noise. Dealer says it is not safe to drive.
In damp high humidity weather, making the first stop after driving the vehicle for about 30-40 minutesabs will suck moisture into lining, causing the rear brakes to lock up and skid sideways. Dealer replaced shoes and drums.
When brakingvehicle will bounce. Dealer has attempted to fix defect 3 times by replacing drums/ rotors.but defect kept reoccurring. Dealer stated that it was common that rear drums gets hot and become out of round. Please provide further information.
Front brake rotors warped, causing vibration when applying brakes. Also drums replaced.
Brake line freezing due to exhaust pipe being in front of wheels (alongside brakeline). I bought a 97 f-150 7 months ago.i recently noticed that it's increasingly difficult to get out of my driveway some days, the truck smells terrible (like something burnt) & my gas mileage is awful.i have been releasing the brake, the light is off, the pedal is up, but the brake apparently is still on.the tires & rims are icing up, the brake shoes on that side are crumbling. This causes poor braking conditions. I called the dealership, i had been told to watch for this problem, & had wanted it fixed. ( i would rather not find out how bad this is by something or someone. ) in fact, that is the reason that i was given when i was told that ford would fix it, until they saw the milage on the vehicle, then they told me, nope we wont fix it, youll have to pay us $700 (cdn) as a "good will gesture" from ford. (this seems a little steep!) & also they thought i should bring the truck in so they can make sure that theres no damage to the wheels or brakes.if the brakes can freeze on,... What stops them from freezing when they are not on?? i'm told there is a great deal of hydraulic pressure that stops this from being an issue, but the system is only as good as it is weakest part, & when using "brute force" to break them free, i would think something somewhere has got to give. If there were safety concerns that were the reason that ford was making the modifications whilst the vehicle was still under its original warranty, i should thinkthese safety concerns do not go away once the truck is not on warranty.i would think that this would be a recall situation, not just a bulletin.they have admitted that it is a problem, & were even fixing it if it was under the original warranty, but i believe that this problem goes much further, & ford should be liable for the repairs, since it is a flaw in the design of the vehicle.i have contacted ford canada, & got no result.
Wheel cylinders are set at 22 degrees above horizontal making it impossible to remove the entrained air in the system resulting in poor performance of brakes.
Intermittently whenbrakes are appliedpedal is normal, but there is extended stopping distance. However, problem still exists. Please provide additional information.
Dt*: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway at 3 mph, when the brakes were applied, the pedal went to the floor.an independent repair shop determined the brake line had rusted and exploded.updated 10/4/2006 -
Left rear brake line flare cracked, allowing brake fluid to leak out, resulting brake failing.
While driving the pickup truck the brakes failed totally.inspection found that the brake line rotted at rear axle flex hose connection.this truck has never been backed into fresh or salt water (as in launching a boat).the truck has spent all it's years in new england and salt is used on the roads in winter.i do not believe a truck. Just under 5 years old should have the brake lines rust out and cause a total loss of braking.either the brake lines are of the wrong material or wrongly positioned.i could have been killed if i had been at higher speed and in traffic. This truck has been employed in normal passenger transportation only.dt
(1)no specific events preceeded failure.(2)during routine inspection by owner, a leak was discovered in a steel brake line near the front drivers side wheel. Cause of leak appears to be rust through.there is extensive rusting of brake lines on this vehicle.(3)repairs have not been performed yet.rusted brake lines will be saved after repairs are performed.
Loss of brakes due to brake line rupturing caused by rust.
Vehicle had a ruptured brake line that ran parallel with the gas line which had corroded away. Owner called the dealer who wanted to charge him $450.00. Please provided further details.
Driver side rear brake line experienced leakage which caused momentary brake loss.dealer notified, and made repairs under warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Brake line freezing due to exhaust pipe being in front of wheels (alongside brakeline). I bought a 97 f-150 7 months ago.i recently noticed that it's increasingly difficult to get out of my driveway some days, the truck smells terrible (like something burnt) & my gas mileage is awful.i have been releasing the brake, the light is off, the pedal is up, but the brake apparently is still on.the tires & rims are icing up, the brake shoes on that side are crumbling. This causes poor braking conditions. I called the dealership, i had been told to watch for this problem, & had wanted it fixed. ( i would rather not find out how bad this is by something or someone. ) in fact, that is the reason that i was given when i was told that ford would fix it, until they saw the milage on the vehicle, then they told me, nope we wont fix it, youll have to pay us $700 (cdn) as a "good will gesture" from ford. (this seems a little steep!) & also they thought i should bring the truck in so they can make sure that theres no damage to the wheels or brakes.if the brakes can freeze on,... What stops them from freezing when they are not on?? i'm told there is a great deal of hydraulic pressure that stops this from being an issue, but the system is only as good as it is weakest part, & when using "brute force" to break them free, i would think something somewhere has got to give. If there were safety concerns that were the reason that ford was making the modifications whilst the vehicle was still under its original warranty, i should thinkthese safety concerns do not go away once the truck is not on warranty.i would think that this would be a recall situation, not just a bulletin.they have admitted that it is a problem, & were even fixing it if it was under the original warranty, but i believe that this problem goes much further, & ford should be liable for the repairs, since it is a flaw in the design of the vehicle.i have contacted ford canada, & got no result.
Dt:consumer states that the brakes went out with no warning.dealer said that one section of the brake line had rotted out because it was wet.consumer states that it's always wet and he lives in a salt air environment.the consumer's main concern is that the fuel line was not replaced with an improved fuel line. Instead it was replaced with the same line that failed.
Consumer state while driving the rear flex brake line chaffed through causing it to rub againt the emergency brake cable. Consumer states that the cause was ford had clipped and tucked the brake line up. Consumer is seeking a refund, but the dealer refused.*dt
1. Driving 5 mph along smooth dirt lane2. Rusted brake line ruptured, causing total brake failure3. Towed truck to mechanic for brake line replacement, old part is available.
While driving at 40 mph consumer had to apply brakes to slow down, and when doing so, brake line separated from vehicle. Consumer could not stopvehicle. Had to stopvehicle withparking brake on. Contacted dealer, anddealerwas not willing to do anything.i
While vehicle was stopped and brakes were depressed consumer was ready to shift park pail into reverse and brake pedal traveled to floorboard. Dealership serviced vehicle and replaced the brake line.
Brake failure, master cyndier leak, when driving thethe abs emergency parking brake light came on; also,saw a loss of fluid.
During the normal routine check up the owner of the vehicle noticed the master cylinder has aleak the leakage isbetween the master cylinder and brake booster.
Vehicle experienced problems with the cruise control deactivation switch. Consumerreplaced this switch back in may,2004. Currently, the replaced cruise control switch was beginning to leak again.consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood and found the master cylinder switch was leaking brake fluid again.
Master cylinder failed, causing brake failure.
I had experienced a loss of brakes on three or four different occasions. I broughtvehicle tomanufactures service represenative. I explained i loss my brakes for a short momment and then they return. With the most recent occurance the abs light came on. This did not happen in previous incidences. They checked the abs system found no errors, they checked the brakes no problems. They couldn't find anything, i had to speek with the service tech directly giving more of a detail of what happens. They came back and found the master brake cylinder was leaking causing the intermittent (extremely random) failure. They charged me for the repair (no problem). I called ford motor direct and asked to be refunded my repair cost because i did'nt think a master brake cyclinder should be failing @ 38k. They were very professional and had no objections, they agreed totally (they paid me for the repair). A week later, this morning i almost crashed into a semi. The end of my road has a stop sign conecting to a major highway. When i proceeded to use my brakes to stop the vehicle did not stop! the brake problem was back. This incident was the worst of the brake failures, i literally almost got crushed by the semidid. I called the manufactures service rep. They told me they thought they had the fix with master cycliner, obviously it was not the fix. I asked what they thought it could bethey had no clue! i have an appointment this monday with the shop to see if they can find the cause one more time. I stress, this problem is extremely dangerous. When one losses his brakes you loss total control. I hope this information can help save a life some where. Thank you
Consumer stated that without warning the brakes leaked fluid.the dealer was notified.the switch on the master cylinder started to leak on the abs wiring and started the fire. *scc.....
While driving 50 mph, the consumer noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood.the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Then, vehicle caught on fire. Consumer extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher.the part that was on fire was the deactach switch on the master cylinder for the cruse control. *sc*eh
The vehicle was parked for about a hour when it caught on fire.the consumer extinguished the fire with water hose.the fire started at the master cylinder which was replaced.a couple of weeks later the cruise control stop working. *sc
After the vehicle was parked for 6 hours consumer notices smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer lifted the hood and saw that the smoke was coming from the switch attached to the master brake cylinder which was overheating. The consumer disconnected the battery cables.dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time.
Dt: after sitting for 2 days, the truck starting smoking.the consumer opened the hood and the smoke was coming from the master cylinder.a plug in front of the master cylinder had a short.the consumer had to use a fire extinguisher in order to put out the fire.the wiring is burned.the vehicle was taken to dealer and it was still there.*sc
Fire originated in lr quadrant of engine compartment. Owner had parked vehicle in driveway 15-30 minutes prior to fire. Vehicle not running at time of fire. Origin is at or near master brake cylinder.
Once the engine is started, the vehicle will not move from park to any other gear.there is an override procedure but it is inconvenient.when i took the vehicle to a dealer for repair, they told me ford had put a stop on supplying the cruise control brake switch.so it is not possible to get this repaired until ford replaces the part with one not defective.as a safety precaution, they removed the electrical connection to avoid fires at or around the brake fluid reservoir.however, brake fluid is leaking from the part and dripping.in the past month i have had to refill the brake fluid reservoir twice.i am concerned that the brakes will not function unless the part is replaced.the delimma seems to be ford will not allow the part to be replaced and yet they do not offer an alternative.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.the contact stated that the unoccupied vehicle,engulfed into flames while parked in a garage. The fire department extinguished the fire and informed that the brake master cylinder was the area where the fire originated. The vehicle was completely destroyed, and towed to an impound lot. The failure mileage and vin were unavailable.
Brake/gas pedal depressed simultaneously when backing up causing sudden acceleration.(qcaw)
While drivingand upon applying brakes, experienced. Acceleration due to brake pedal traveling too far down, just below accelerator pedal, which at some point are activated simultaneously while braking. Dealer has made several attempts to correct.
Wheel cylinders leaked on rear,brake pedal vibrates,tailgate clips broken so you cannot open
Gas and brake pedals are too close together, when stepping on brakes, the brakes go below the gas pedal, making it difficult to stop vehicle.consumer states it has been this way since purchase.*jg
Brake pedal goes to floor when at idle.
Brake pedal depressed lower than gas pedal by a large amount, causing both pedals todepress, resulting inacceleration.
While depressing the brakes at 45 mph brakes failed.vehicle continued to move and a grind noise was heard.somehow, vehicle flipped over.
Dt: the contact 'svehiclehad a brake line failure on the rear brake line. This happened on 10-04-05. He was driving on the interstate when he had to stop suddenly. He reportedhaving no warning prior to this , such as a light coming on in the car. The brakes were not making any kind of noises.the brake pedal went to the floor. He pulled off of the road. He smelled brake fluid, and itwas leaking from the steel brake line that is mounted on the rear axle housing. The brake line seemed unusually corroded. He takes very good care of the car and the car is stored properly. He has a lot of experience with vehicles, and has never seen anything like this.also,t the gas tank was suspended by two metal straps. The rear strap was severely corroded. The gas tank was laying on the skid plate. Usually, there was about one inch clearance between the tank and skid plate. He was afraidthatthis may cause a gas leak from the gas tank .
Vaccum reservoir and sensor failed.yh
When driving at approx 40 mph, goes through 50 mph,steering wheel will begin to vibrate.dealer checked the vehicle 3 times. Said it was common problem, cannot fix problem.
Steering wheel frame is cracked and allows for large movement before the vehicle may respond. Aluminum appears to have several hairline cracks and warping around the collar holding the steering column and you may loose control while turning or when the road surface is uneven at mid to high speeds.lost control while traveling on an s shaped curve due to lack of steering and then over-steering. This happened on a highway in night conditions, no rain.video footage is available via a dashcam.
While turning the steering wheel binds and makes a grinding noise.the consumer has to use excessive effort to straighten the wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis but the technician could not resolve the problem.the problem has been reported to the manufacturer but they refused to provide any assistance.
While driving down the freeway about 70mph,has to put a lot of pressure on the steering wheel in order for the vehicle to go staight.iftaking some of the pressure off the steering wheel, the vehicle will go out of control.
Some of the steering assembly components wore prematurely due to lack of lubrication.nlm
I just started having issues with my steering.i was turning right and my steering wheel locked up and i had to tug hard to unbind and regain control of my truck.i have not had an accident, but this just started happening and has happened several times while driving and turning.
Gem module failure at high speed. Caused 4x4 to engage at high speed causing loss of control of vehicle. Also, during turns, causes loss of control of steering. Did some research of several ford f150 web sites and found several complaints for similar or the same problems. Took the vehicle to the ford dealer for repair and was told the gem module was the culprit and that there was significant corrosion in the adjacent fuse junction panel. The service department confessed that they have had several complaints for these kinds of conditions and have had to replace many of these gem modules and fuse panels because of leaks in the windshield or hood cowling. They further told me that unless i replaced these components and any other electrical component, at my expense, they would not warranty any repairs. After a repair bill of $1000.00, ford refused to help claiming it was not a design or component part problem. My concern is the possibility of electrical failures in the future or even damage to the drive train components.
While driving 65 mph the consumer lost steering power.the consumer was not able to maintain control of the vehicle, and crashed into a guardrail.upon impact, both frontal air bags deployed.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the steering shaft broke,and needed to be replaced.*sc
Steering wheel clunks when accelerating and decelerating, and when on bumpy pavement.
Consumer states of having problem with a crank rods dealer was contacted. Ts
While attempting to make a right hand turn the consumer lost control and the vehicle ended up in a field, the steering wheel could be turned like a roulet wheel.nlm
Steering box that is attached to frame had fallen off.vehicle was without steering, and consumer lost control without a prior warning.the driver lost steering because bolts holding the steering box to the frame cracked.
Consumer states received a recall notice. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that vehicle was fine.dealer never looked at car..
Consumer statessteering has failed while driving. Dealer notified.
As i was leaving the on ramp to enter heavy traffic on i-25 in denver the steering wheel became disconnected where the steering shaft meets the steering gear box.there was no steering capabilitiesof the pick-up.i was able to stop without causing any problems but was within feet of being in heavy traffic.
While backing out to get on highway consumer ford f150 had no steering.(11/16/05)the steering wheel assembly had broken.the consumers found that a piece on the steering shaft assembly that was made out of aluminum had worn out. *sc
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.when the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel, it made a cracking and popping noise.in addition, the steering wheel could be lifted up from the anchorage and tilted to the left and the right.his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v196000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector), although he received a recall letter in 2008.he was informed by both the dealer and manufacturer (ford of america) that there were no open recalls for the vehicle.the failure mileage was 160,000 and current mileage was 170,000.
Noisy steering, vibration in steering wheel.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While driving approximately 4 mph, the contact lost control of the steering. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the steering shaft was separated from the steering box. The contact replaced the bolt that held the steering shaft in place. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v196000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) but was advised by themanufacturer thatthe vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 02/22/12 updated 03/01/12
Steering is very hard to control while driving. The vehicle would drift without warning. The engine needs oil every month. Had been to dealership numerous times to have problems repaired. They still exist. *ml
Steering failure: my 1997 ford f150 had a steering failure. Vin:[xxx]. The steering shaft separated from the power steering box. The steering shaft connection is aluminum and the gear on the power steering box is steel. The aluminum wore and the steel,naturally did not. Basic engineering failure. Described exactly in recall no. 03s02a very thorough search showed no recalls or maintenance notices. Please, please, please, if you have a 1997, ford f150 have the connection of the steering shaft to the power steering box check immediately. I cannot imagine a worst failure in a vehicle. No steering. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving over a bump, the steering wheel seized and extreme force was required in order to control the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The contact repaired the vehicle by welding the steering shaft but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Consumer is having a problem with the steering. It is hard to manage when doing 4mph, the truck carries to the left or right on its on., the problem has caused consumer to run off the road several times. Dealer has not been contacted.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to stop the vehicle safely. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the intermediate steering shaft was not properly secured on the steering box. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v196000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 106,000. Updated 09/27/11the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the steering shaft became loose. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included under the nhtsa campaign number: 03v196000 (steering). The failure mileage was unknown.
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem.dealer has been contacted. Consumer has became aware of recall 98s14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts.steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains.transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97s86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs.windshield wipers start by themselves.turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire.brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop.a/c was not cold enough.serpentine belt was replaced.door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.
A bolt from the steering wheel broke, and caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle, which was subsequently involved in an accident.
Vibration can be felt in steering wheel while driving.vibration appears to be from suspension/steering gear, not steering wheel itself.
A bolt withinthe steering mechanism had unscrewed, causingsteering wheel to spin while tires stayed straight, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Mechanic tightend the bolt.
I was driving home from town when all the ball bearings fell out of the steering column and the steering wheel became loose andthe truck began to sway from right to left, it was controllable at the low speed i was going but thank god i wasn't on an interstate or highway at a higher speed i could have run off the road or worse had a head on collision ! the truck has not left my property since but i still have to keep full coverage insurance and tagged for insurance purposes and a lien from my bank on it,i have also replaced the starter on it eight (8) times the parts are very cheap but it has an airbag and my local ford dealer gave me an estimate of 200.00 two hundred dollars to replace two six and seven dollar bearings.when the incident happened i had no idea what happened since the ball bearings are very tiny and are hard to see and it took a long time to figure out what happenedmy truck just sits there all this time because im afraid of someone getting hurt seriously or killed because im afraid of losing control on the steering. I have been driving since i was sixteen and was a big truck driver from 1979 to 1996 till i became ill but i would never drive a vehicle with steering problems, thank you
Right front outside tie-rod end separated at the ball/socket joint.this occured while turning into a driveway so speed was not a factor.these tie-rod ends are factory sealed so maintenance is impossible.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while at a stop sign and attempted to make a right turn, the steering wheel became hard and a pop sound emerged from the steering column. The vehicle was driven for approximately a half a block then the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and then the contact called the dealer that advised him that the vin was not part of the recall. The vehicle was repaired but the parts replaced were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 207,000.
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the steering shaft snapped and caused the consumer to lose steering control.*scc
Some of the steering assembly components wore prematurely due to lack of lubrication.nlm
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.after making a right turn at 10 mph, the pin in the steering column fell out.the contact lost control of the vehicle and managed to stop on the side of the road.the vehicle was towed to a personal mechanic.the manufacturer stated that they never heard of this failure and could not assist.the current mileage is 160,000 and failure mileage was 150,000.the steering shaft coupler sheered off. Updated 05/29/09
While backing out of the driveway, the consumer turned the steering wheel, and it continued to turn without stopping. The consumer opened the hood and noticed the steering wheel shaft had separated from the steering box.
Power steering gear bolts broke. There was a pop noise and consumer could turn steering wheel in either direction but front wheels would not turn.dealer replaced broken bolts from gear.repaired power steering leak at hose from reservoir to pump.
When driving and trying to turn the steering overreacts,hard to steer . Please describe .
Steering problems; when turning right 10mph heard a noise.turned steering to right and left, wheel didn't respond.
When driving at 40 mph the truck sways.steering is very sensitive vehicle wanders at highway speeds can not tow with vehicle or can not control at all.
Thesteering box and colomn became diconected, rendering vehicle unstable. This was an assembly problem not a product defect.
Failure of the steering wheel, when driving the steering wheel makes a knocking/grindingsound, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle.
Extreme playness in the steering wheel.
Pe 01 033 : steering column : noise would appear when making a turn. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
There is play in the steering wheel, you have to move it back and forth before it takes affect.
While drivingwindshield wipers will come on unexpectedly like twice a month without warning. Also, a short inside of steering column. Washer lever also on steering column, to get washer to operate must push handle in at angle. The dome lamp is defective and stays on when the engine is started.
When driving the truckhears a loud noise in the dashboard, and the truck is hard to control, it goes all over the road.took to dealer and was told it was the steering column, they put extensions on the steering column,but the problem is still reoccurring.
While traveling inside of a parking lot vehicle veered to the right.steering columncollapsed.dealership is aware ofproblem.
While driving two bolts which hold the steering shaft snapped in half, resulting inno steering abilitywhich could causeloss ofcontrol.the snapping of the bolts did cause loss of control of the steering.
The steering column makes a watery or whiny noise when turning. I have spoken to others about this via internet bulletin boards and it is not an isolated case.some have had their entire column replaced and still have a problem.one person i spoke to said there was a tsb in effect and that the tie-rod was the culprit.he further stated that ford was on back-order for that part and that it was a nationwide problem.however, it is not listed on your site as a recall and my warranty period is up.i have gone to the dealer numerous times and have had no help in diagnosing and solving the problem.
Steering column broke while consumer was driving, consumedr lost control ofvehicle which ran into a dirt bank. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything. Consumer stated that while driving at 26 mph on a dirt road, a deer ran out of the woods, he hit his brakes and heard a popping sound and had no control of the truck, also the steering was not responding with the turn of the wheel. Consumer was injured.
A coupling broke on the steering rod causing a collision ,which resulted in minor injuries. The manufacturer has been notified. Mjs
Steering wheel vibrates/noisy.
While driving 15-20 mph steering wheel locked up, consumer was unable to turnsteering wheel 360 degrees. Please provide any further details.
While driving the steering column makes an very loud noise. Manufacturer said that this was under investigation.
Steering column locked up while making a lane change, unable to turn wheel , driver hit a semi head on.
While travelingand when making a turn, steering wheelwould not respond to the turn . Please provide further information.
When i was driving with my son in the car, i lost all steering in my vehicle. My steering wheel just started to spin freely as i was drifting into oncoming traffic. After frantically stopping the vehicle, i had it towed back to my local mechanic. After he inspected the steering column, he discovered that the coupling between the lower end of the steering column and steering box had stripped free. The bolt still remained in the coupler. He checked with ford and they told him there has been no recall on the lower end of the steering columns (which he was surprised at), but there had been a service bulletin.
Knocking in steering column.
When driving the steering wheel is hard to turn .
Steering column rattles.
Mfr # 97s86 nhtsa recall # 97v171000; consumer contacted the dealer to have recall work corrected.work was corrected. However, the consumer was involved in an head-on collision traveling 15 mph due to the steering wheel locking up. Consumer also stated the driver'sand passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
Steering column makes a knocking noise when driving.
Pe 01 033/steering column: while making a turn, vehicle lost control. Tow truck driver informed consumer that steering column separated from gear box.
Steering column problem.
Loose steering shaft; the steering column feelsloose when turning .
While driving over 70 mph, vehicle wobbled and wheel broke away from vehicle. Vehicle veered to left uncontrollable, ran off the road and crashed into a muddy ditch. No injuries.
Was driving on interstate 65, mm 95 approximately 75 mph, when the steering went completely out.lost total control of vehicle.local ford dealership stated that the steering shaft had come off sector shaft.i am concerned that this could happen to someone else.i was able to control vehicle until i came to stop on median.steering wheel spun freely in either direction.could have easily been a fatal wreck if this happened on a curve or other vehicles close by.
When driving or accelerating you can feel vibrations coming through the steering column.when at a dead stop and turning,steeing wheel from left to right there is a dead feeling.
Bottom leaf separates on both sides of rear spring assemblies & points outward at rear. Loud clunking, rattling & vibration in steering column & dashboard. 2 general tires blew out within 250 miles.
While driving, the steering wheel vibrates and there is a noise coming from the steering column.consumer feels someting was left out around the steering column.
Steering wheel vibrates.
While turningsteering wheel became hard to turn within a few seconds . Also,steering wheel would shake while turning or driving. Vehicle would be taken to dealer for inspection. Feel free to provide further details.
Steering had too much play causing vehicle to lose control and crash. Dealer notified.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While the contact was driving 35 mph he suddenly lost all steering control, moments later the contact applied the brakes which caused the vehicle to pull to the right. While coming to a stop the vehicle traveled over a ice patch which caused the vehicles rear end to sway left and right before stopping. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the steering column shaft had begun to rot and separate from the vehicle. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 128000.
Vehicle experiencing problem with erratic operation of right side turn signal and stop light; wheneversteering columntilt wheel is in an upright postion, the turn signal and stop light would work properly. If steering wheel is move belownormal postion , the right side turn signal & stop light will not operate. Dealer was not notified at this time. Reporting and seeking nhtsa help in this matter.
- the contact has a 1997 ford pickup f150.the contact stated that on 01/22/2007 he was making a turn when the steering wheel locked and he ran off the road.this has happened at least three other times while he was driving.the contact stated that there was a plate in the column that is loose andcould push up and down an inch.the weather was not a factor, and he was driving approximately 15 mph at the time of the last failure.updated 02/22/07
While travelingabout 20 mph the steering wheel locked up.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. Consumer receivedrecall 03v196000 concerningsteering gear.consumer informed the mechanic that this problem still occurred, and had not been resolved.
Failure on the steering wheel gear box, consumer alleged play in the steering wheel.
While driving at approximately 35 mph steering box fell off, disconnected from frame due to bolts that sheared off, causing loss of steering.vehicle ran through yard and into a tree.
Lower steering shaft universal joint became disengaged from the steering gear box commection.this created an inability to steer the truck.
Steering gear box broke off of frame while driving truck out of driveway at home. Unable to steer truck, very very dangerous situation!!the dealer said that the bolts just broke off no sign of wear on bolts. Dealer was unable to explain why this happened.
Lower steering shaft came off input shaft of steering gear box causing a complete loss of control.
While driving the consumer noticed that the steering could be turned completely around and around.the consumer popped the hood and found that the rod that attached to the steering wheel and gear box detached due to a bolt that had come off.*nlm
On friday 03/02/01 i lost control of the steering in my ford f-150 when something in the steering box failed.for specifics of what the exact failure was, please contact the mechanic who made the repair. They are rockville auto boutique, 360 sunrise highway, rockville centre, ny 11570. Phone 516 766 7525.
The steering gear assembly failed due to broken/sheared off bolts that fell off. *mjs
The universal joint on the end of the steering column disconnected causing loss of steering ability, the consumer is requesting reimbursement, the steering gear box was also replaced.nlm
Bolts securing steering box to frame broke.steering box fell loose, and all steering control was lost.little warning that anything was wrong.service personnel indicated that this has happened 'a handful' of times.
We were backing our truck into our driveway when all of a sudden the vehicle completely lost all of its steering ability.we immediately investigated the problem and found that the lower steering column shaft had separated from the sector shaft on the st.
While driving 35mph, lost all steering power. Connection from steering wheel to steering gear box came off without warning. Dealer contacted.
Broken bolts to the steering box. No incident involved.steering control became loose. Diagnosis of problem was a loose steering box from bolt failure. Additional failures of remaining bolts would cause loss of steering control.
Steering gear assembly and pitman arm failed causing loss of control. Yh
Pitman arm had fallen off from the steering sector shafts due to missing retainer nut and washer, resulting in an accident/injury.
While driving steering shaft separated from the gear, resulting in loss of steering control.related recall 03v196000, but manufacturer advises that consumer'svehicle not included even though the vehicle's manufacturingdate falls within the range specified.*ph *nlm
While driving about 35 mph consumerlost steering control due to shaft pitman disconnecting. Dealer was contacted.
Upon reversing out of an alley at 5 miles intermediate steering shaft separated from the steering gear. This resulted in loss of steering. As a result, consumer lost control of the vehicle and went onto the sidewalk.
Steering column failed at steering shaft gear input.... Could spin the wheel like a frisby after going off the road. No sound, no noise, no warning..and, thank god, no body around.
Problems with steering on 1997 ford f150.*mrthe consumer's vehicle wasn't included in recall # 03v196000.the problem was intermittent in the consumer's vehicle and continued.the consumer was concerned for her families safety and the possible side affect which may occur.*scc
Consumer was onroad traveling andsteering felt like it was loose.steering wheelnormally felt tight and sturdy, and it was starting to have too much play. Dealer ordered a lower column shaft possibly because of wear and tear.vehicle was also re-aligned andwent back to normal.
Whiledriving at 30 mph vehicle started shiftingto the left.steering wheel kept turning into circles.there was no way to steer the vehicle. Mechanic determined thatsteering shaft was defective.
Light rattling in steering sector.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While driving approximately 4 mph, the contact lost control of the steering. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the steering shaft was separated from the steering box. The contact replaced the bolt that held the steering shaft in place. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v196000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) but was advised by themanufacturer thatthe vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 02/22/12 updated 03/01/12
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall # 03v196000, however after the mechanic started to work on the vehicle, he informed the consumer that all the parts were not available, and to take the car and they would call consumer when the parts arrived, the consumer felt unsafe driving the vehicle, and therefore the vehicle was at the shop for 4 days.
Pitman arm broke between the steering shaft and gear, causingdrive tolose control of the vehicle,resulting in a crash.dealer was not willing to inspect thedefective part . Also, left ball joint were bad, causing tires to wear out.
The vehicle loss steering and total control of the vehicle while making a slight turn.the dealer stated the steering shaft separated.the consumer found a recall but was told that her vehicle was not included.recall# 03v196000*scc
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to stop the vehicle safely. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the intermediate steering shaft was not properly secured on the steering box. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v196000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 106,000. Updated 09/27/11the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense.
On highway driver needs two hands to steer the vehicle. Steering is hard to handle, sometimes oversteering occurs, dealer contacted three times.dealer has aligned the front end and adjusted the toe, camber and caster, however consumer still complains of steering wheel stiffness, dealer can not remedy. Check engine light illuminated.
Steering failed.
Power steering bracket broke which threwmain belt off, causing failure of brakes and power steering. Consumer feels that there should not be only 1 belt that operates brakes and steering.
Power steering failed.
Power steering failed.
Drove vehicle 60 miles to airport and worked just fine.returned to vehicle one hour later and started it up.heard rattling noise from under the hood.put vehicle in reverse and there was almost zero movement in steering wheel.was not able to drive vehicle and to have it towed.if this were to happen while driving it could have catastrophic results.wish to urge manufacturer to reimburse since warranty no longer applies.vehicle was well maintained and should not have failed at this point in it's life cycle.
While driving and without warninglost steering control and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.
While driving, the vehicle lost power steering. There was also a squeaking noise in the steering column. *ph
While makingright or left turns steering wheel becomes hard to turn due to power steering.
Steering failed while driving 20 mph. Consumer was unable to turn wheel.*yd
While making a left turn the power steeringfailed, causing complete loss of steering control. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Steering veers to the right.
While driving at 6-7 mph, heard a large bang, and lost steering and vehiclewent onto the sidewalk. The vehicle was towed to dealer, and they stated the bolts on the power steering gear sheared off. Dealer replaced the partswith no investigation of the cause or if it will happen again.
While driving and without warninglost steering control. Dealer notified.
Steering shakes and makes noise when turning or when vehiclehits a bump.
Power steering unit is failing to operate properly. Vehicle hasbeen in the dealer shop on four occasions , and has two pumps replaced and the unit still gives off a hissing noise when vehicle is on.dealer informed consumer that it was normal for the pump to run like that.
Upon backing out of a parking space i felt a hard jolt and the truck shut off. I inspected the engine and could not find any leaks or anything out of the ordinary. I then restarted the engine with no problem. When i tried to turn the staeering wheel, i found it very hard to turn. I looked under the hood again and noticed the power steering pump wheel had a little shimmy to it and no leaks. I took the truck to the dealership. I was told at the dealership that these pumps go out anywhere from 10k miles and up. Unsat.
1st service at 3000 mileage-a/c leaked twice; later - alignment at the back (bed) area was croocked due to shocks; built-in floor mats almost caused an accident when the gas pedal became stuck to the the floor mat while driving; lastly,power steering wheel locked itself while driving on the road and was unable to manuever/controlthe pick-up's steering wheels; joeten representatives concluded that power steering pump failed/broke.
Failure of steering pump at low speed, causing loss of power steering.pump has been repaired.
Pitman arm & idler arm need replaced after only 40k miles. Steering became unpredictable.
One of five 1997-1998 ford f-150 pickup trucks owned by the new york state department of transportaion which have had tie rod failures after reaching 75k miles or more.
Steering gear assembly and pitman arm failed causing loss of control. Yh
Caught problem before tragedy
One of five 1997-1998 ford f-150 pickup trucks owned by the new york state department of transportaion which have had tie rod failures after reaching 75k miles or more.
Tie-rod snapped in two after driver engaged "reverse" to back out of a space.driver lost all steering control.vehicle towed to ford dealer.employee, and, or others could have sustained serious injury or fatality if part had failed while vehicle was being operated at normal driving speed.
While backing vehicle in parking lot, heard a noise.drove approximately two blocks when i was not able to steer the vehicleupon inspection discovered the tie rod had broken.
Drivers side tie-rod fell off while driving the vehicle and punctured the wheel (rim) causing instant deflation of tire pressure.lost all steering capabilities and front left wheel was jambed with the tie rod causing vehicle to come to a complete stop.ford installs zerkless tie rods (suppose to have lifetime lubrication?), the rubber boot is not tight fiitting allowing moisture to find its way inside.it appears that the tie rod was corroded from the inside out.this is suppose to be a major complaint among f-150 owners.this is a manufacture defect that could become deadly if incident occures at highway speeds.
I had noticed a squeak from the front end when making turns. I found nothing loose so i ignored it for a while. After doing some investigating found there to be problems with pitman arms on these vehicles. I checked mine and found that to be the noise and replaced the part. I kept the old part. It appears dry and soon to wear out.
Steering column linkages failed.
There was a squeak, and ford called it a groan when turningsteering wheel. Dealer said it was a defective pitman arm.
While traveling approximately 50 mph vehicle shimmied violently.consumer was able to stop vehicle without incident. Dealership examinedvehicle, and determined thatouter left tie rod broke.then, on september 7 2001, while traveling 15 mph, consumer lost steering and braking systems wheninner right tie rod broke.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Part failed, causing loss of control. Vehicle was forced into oncoming traffic.the dealer and ford were contacted. They both agreed that it shouldn't have failed. They were not concerned about the safety issue, just there warranty liability. When the part failed it damaged the backing plate and punctured the rim, causing tire failure. What may have happened if this was at highway speed?
Front steering makes squealing noise when turn steering wheel.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Had to replace steering pitman.vehicle was out of warranty.
Pittman arm referenced eight (8) times in tsb's.rear window also referenced in tsb's.
While driving 25 mph and making a turn,steering wheel kept turning but vehicle was still going straight. Dealer determined the pivot arm had disconnected.
Pitman arm broke between the steering shaft and gear, causingdrive tolose control of the vehicle,resulting in a crash.dealer was not willing to inspect thedefective part . Also, left ball joint were bad, causing tires to wear out.
Airbag light is on.vehicle taken to dealer 5 times. Dealer cannot solve problem.consumer states that the throttle stuck on vehicle while driving in heavy traffic when vehicle only had 8193 miles on it, dealer replaced throttle body and air intake, throttle stuck again at 28104 miles, dealer replaced same parts.pittman arm was replaced.
As i was making a right hand turn the passenger side tie rod broke. Leaving me with no control of steering. Luckily i was able to get to the side of the road.
Front suspension is a "sealed ball/socket system" supposedly needing no grease. The tie rod driver's side/inner just popped off at low speed. It was determined that the socket was dry causing excessive wear/corrosion on the joint. Was also told that the pittman arm is also dry and in need of grease - actually, replacement, now. I am continually assured by ford service dept., that the truck does not need to have grease added as it has a "sealed ball and socket joint system" these parts should be mandated to have grease fittings for preventative maintenance capabilities. ****hubs**** design flaw with the diameter of the hubs in relation to the wheel/rotors, etc., on the 1997 trucks, the diameter of the hubs did not allow for even a minor amount of normal corrosion. This results in the mechanic's inability to remove the hub for service without damaging the hub assy. (there is no "lip" or difference of diameter to tap he edge of the hub assy to remove it from the wheel assy. This happened on the truck when it was less than 1 year old and had not been exposed to salt water/air.
One of five 1997-1998 ford f-150 pickup trucks owned by the new york state department of transportaion which have had tie rod failures after reaching 75k miles or more
On both occasionstie rods came apart at the middle without warning!
By chance i heard my wife back ruck out ofgarage and noticed a loud squeak from front end as she steered. Withwindows up and heater on we had not heard the sound during this winter and don't know how long it had been making noise. We made an appointment and took it to the dealer. As we pulled in the shop with it squeaking at each turn of the steering wheel a mechanic walked over and said that must be a 1997. I said yes and he said the pitman arm is supposed to be lubed for life so there is no grease fitting, and they are known to fail on the 1997's. We get our truck oil changed and lubed every 3000 miles or close to it. He said if we hadn't notice the noise it would have seized up and broke. As i understand it the pitman arm connects the steering box shaft to the steering linkage and a failure would have resulted in a sudden loss of steering. We got it fixed immediately by replacing the pitman arm at a cost of close to $300. How long will the new arm lastwithout grease? i reported it to ford, and they said they would track the vehicles and notify me if there is a recall. Then i did some research and found there are at least a couple service bulletins dating back to 97 and 98 that they were aware of this problem in early production. You would think they would notify us of the problem while the warranty would coverthe repair and at least to assure our steering would not fail. The bulletin numbers i found are #9810569 in 1998 and bc2360970501 in 1997 both about the pitman arm replacement. The repair was done at metro ford of grand ledge michigan (517-627-3293).
The way the tie rods are made when they become slightly worn they pull apart. After talking with some auto repair shops i found that this is a common occurance.
Passenger side tyrod failed at the balljoint on highway at 65mph. We had a mechanic replace the tyrod and he discovered the driver's side tyrod extremely worn. No crash involved-thank goodness. Thought it should be reported. We are original owners of the ford-f150 with just over +65,000 on vehicle. Please contact us if you have further questions. Thanks. K. Pagano.
On both occasions while taking turns at low speed tie rods snapped where threaded rod attaches to main housing of tie rod.in both cases i was able to stop vehicle before striking either oncoming traffic or other objects.when i brought my vehicle in for repairs i asked the dealer if this was a common occurence he hesitated then said no.then while walking to service area to fill out forms i passed two other trucks with same problems of snapped tie rods.while relating this story to several environmental police officers who drive similar vehicles, they reported that they were on theri third and forth sets of tie rods for their vehicles.
Steering linkages make popping noises at low speeds & on rough roads. The noise is louder when turning wheel.developed a lot of play in steering wheel. Problem occurred after warranty ran out. Will be taking vehicle back to dealer.
A loud noise comes from the pitman everytime the wheel is turn. Also, the door ajar light sticks and stays on longer and longer each time.
Consumer experiening problems with front end squeaking when turning steering wheel. Dealer replaced pitman arm.
1997 ford pickupdlerarm,pittman arm, tie rod end replacement-frozen-creaking: lower ball joints worn; we already replaced brakes,the pistons froze cause brake failure all rotors and brake pad and pistons had to be replaced.why did this happen with only 34,152 miles on this vehicle. Is ford using poor quality products.something is wrongwith this vehicle, we should nothave to have this expense at this low mileage.
Ford said no recall at this time. There should be steering knuckle is weak.
While driving at 30 mph consumer tried to make a right and the vehicle kept going straight.vehicle ended up in a ditch on the side of the road.consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who verified that the steering arm fell offthe steering box.
Dt: the contact stated the right front steering linkage and tie rod broke,resulting in total loss of steering.the dealerprovided a solutionat the contact'sexpense. Updated 01/25/06.
Tie rod end broke in two while backing out of a parking space. Dealer and factory both refuse to acknowledge the seriousness of the failure, and they imply that because i did not go to the dealership for oil changes, i should not expect any further assistance or investigation on the matter. I consider it extremely fortunate that the failure was in a parking lot, had it been on the highway there could have been serious injury to myself and other innocent parties.
While backing out of the drive way the driver lost control of the front wheels.the driver feels lucky he wasn't driving in traffic or on highway.the driver says, "tie rod ends are failing."please provide any further information.
While driving 55 mph and without prior warningleft front tie rod end broke, causing loss of vehicle control. No collision or injuries occurred. Please give any further details.
While driving 55-60 mphfront end started shaking, there was a noise and vehicle dropped on right front. Dealer determined that right tie rod had broken. On 6 june 2001 the left tie rod broke again.
I am sending in a full letter to explain the "failures".it centers around tsb 99b29 and lack of owner notification of a bad front cover design that can lead to engine failure, which occurred in this case.additionally, i had a tie rod failure that was not addressed under warranty, but later broke while driving.also, my crank shaft pulley / dampener assembly fell off while highway driving (70 mph).there are other issues including door lock / key sticking. Campaign id number : 03v196000 component: steering:gear box:shaft sector.the engine cover gasket failed. *tc the serpentine failed, the transmission had an akward shift, the wipers operated periodically by themselves on high speed, there was little heat coming from the vents through the floor.
While turning into driveway, left tie rod broke off and caused tire to turn outwards.
While traveling on the road at 20 mph vehicle lost control due to a tie rod end failure.dealer / manufacturernotified. Provide further details.
Tie rod failure.the left inner tie rod broke while driving at 40 mph causing difficulty in controlling truck.
A tie rod fell off while driving. The front engine seal and intake manifold gasket failed resulting in and antifreeze leak.some of the vehicles lights (dome light and dash light) stayed on although the vehicle was turned off. *nlm
The consumer made a left turnat 10 mph and tie rod came out of the socket. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Whendriving at about 70-75 mph, slightly turning the wheel owner heard a loud noise . He took vehicle into the dealer for inspection and was informed that the inner tie rod was loose.consumer states just 1000 miles prior to the failure, he had vehicle in the shop for the 60000 mile check up.
While trying to get out of a parking lot, the left tie rod ends fell off fromvehicle.all the tie rods were replaced by the consumer who wants refunded from the manufacturer.the consumer believes the premature failure of the tie rod was due to defective parts.
Brought vehicle in to comply with recall. No problems previous to recall, after receiving vehicle back all problems started.recall workwas not done properly.screws were not reattached to covering over fan belt, oil change and new filter were not done according to recall.knocking started to occurin engine after vehicle was returned to me.called dealership back to report the 2 screws missing anda knocking sound coming from engine.was told to stop in on sat. To have someone put in the missing screws.returned to shop noone was around to do the work.while driving the truck sat. The engine oil lights up.had to find a store to buy oil and add to crankcase.had to do this twice that night. The vehicle is now at the dealeship.i have been told i need a new engine. They will put in a rebuilt engine.i am not satisfied with this solution.i feel that they have ruined my truck and i won't feel safe and secure in it anymore.please contact me so i can explain further.
Upon starting vehicle there is a constant banging noise. Took to dealer and dealer states vehicle spun a rod, and cause coolant to get in oil and engine. Please provide any further information. Ts
While driving in reverse, left outer tie rod separated fromvehicle, causing loss of control.*jg
While traveling on highway noticed loss of steering. Dealer stated that inner tie rod broke.a second tie rod end was found to be worn and was replaced also. *ml
Front right inner tie rod rusted , and felt vehcle operating poorly while making a right hand turn.dealer has been contacted.
Dt: the contact stated the right front steering linkage and tie rod broke,resulting in total loss of steering.the dealerprovided a solutionat the contact'sexpense. Updated 01/25/06.
Front tie rod end broke off. Vehicle was parked, but if consumer was driving, there could have been a serious accident.
I lost all steering control on my 1997 ford f-150 extended cab pick up truck. The steering rod had come loose from the steering gear.i questioned the ford dealer who made the repairs as to how this could happen. They stated that they had never seen this type of problem before. Since then i witnessed another ford vehicle encounter the exact same problem. Due to large amount of explorers, expeditions and f150's on the road today, this was very concerning to me. Fortunately in both cases we were traveling at a very low rate of speed and was able to come to a stop without incident. I purchased this vehicle new and never had work done on the steering previous to this problem.*nlm
Inner tie rod fell off while consumer was in park postion, causing a complete loss ofcontrol.there was no indicationor prior warning .please provide further information.
While driving at35 mphright sidetierodseparated fromgear, ball and socket fell off,resulting is loss ofsteering control. Dealer notified.
Tie rod end separated from the vehicle at 60mph.dealer has been notified.
Tie rod broke at a very gently used 40,000 miles.
While driving vehicle began to vibrate, consumer got out of the vehicle but could not see anything, consumer then proceeded to drive about 5mph when the vehicle began to vibrate again, plus there was a squeaking noise, vehicle was taken into a mechanic, and consumer was informed that the tie rod end on the drivers side had fallen out of position.
I was pulling out of my driveway, horse trailer attached to the truck when the tie rod broke.is this a defectin manufacturing?why would ford manufacturing make parts such as tie rods non greasable, thus breakable.i could have been killed if this had happened one minute later.
While shifting into reverse vehicle failed to move. Consumer got out of the vehicle to inspect it, andnoticed that both frontdriver sideand passenger side tires were turn inward. Consumer had the vehicle towed to a repair shop for inspection and themechanic determined that both inner tire rods had popped and needed to be replaced.
While backing up left/ upper tie rod popped out ofsocket, and vehicle had no steering, consumer felt this was a manufacturing defect.
While driving on a normal paved road at 25mph front end suddenly started shaking. This was caused bytie rod end fallingapart and separating, not due to normal wear and tear.
Tie rod end on left front broke, while vehicle was parked, dealer notified and unwilling to assist in this matter. Consumer states as he was parking in the parking lot, the tie rod end came apart, no prior warning.
While leavinga gas station the passenger side tie rod came out of it's socket.the consumer lost control of the vehicle for a short time but was able to stop safely.the consumer repaired the tie rod.the ball joint was dry and rusted.the ball joint was worn due to no grease.there is no way to grease it or to check to see if it needs to be lubricated.
1997 ford f150driver side inner tie rod end became completely seperated during operation ot the vehicle, resulting in a sudden loss of control.
1997 ford f-150 truck possible defect of "tie rod ends".the consumer received a notice from the manufacturer, however the consumer believes they should pay for all repairs.
Truck is used as family transportation, never been involved in any accidents.tie rod end broke turning in to a parking lot.towed to dealer.finally got it fixed 9 days later, was told there was a national backorder on the part.drove the truck 1 day before the other side tie rod broke - pulling out of my driveway at approx. 5m.p.h.. Towed again to dealer to have second tie rod replaced.
While driving 15mph tie rod: inner broke off, causing loss of control.
Front suspension is a "sealed ball/socket system" supposedly needing no grease. The tie rod driver's side/inner just popped off at low speed. It was determined that the socket was dry causing excessive wear/corrosion on the joint. Was also told that the pittman arm is also dry and in need of grease - actually, replacement, now. I am continually assured by ford service dept., that the truck does not need to have grease added as it has a "sealed ball and socket joint system" these parts should be mandated to have grease fittings for preventative maintenance capabilities. ****hubs**** design flaw with the diameter of the hubs in relation to the wheel/rotors, etc., on the 1997 trucks, the diameter of the hubs did not allow for even a minor amount of normal corrosion. This results in the mechanic's inability to remove the hub for service without damaging the hub assy. (there is no "lip" or difference of diameter to tap he edge of the hub assy to remove it from the wheel assy. This happened on the truck when it was less than 1 year old and had not been exposed to salt water/air.
1997 ford f150 tie rods are extremely loose.***no answer required***.*mrit was demonstrated to the consumer that the ball end could be pulled out of the socket with bare hands.the socket was made of rubber.*sc
Outer tie rod ends falling from sockets, causing sudden and total loss of steering.
While backing out of the driveway the inner tie rod snappedin half. The dealer is aware of the problem. The tie rod has not been replaced.
Another tie rod was faulty, only the boot was holding stud to the tie rod.
Theinner tie rod assembly failed.
While driving at 35 mph inner tie rod came off, and the ball joints are trying to coming off.
Dealer stated the tie rod needed to be replaced. Consumer indicated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty so he has to pay $400.
Consumer states tie rods broke while driving causing wheel to move erratically.consumer not able to keep control of vehicle.this is the 2nd time incident has occurred in 1 year.the first time occurred at 40k miles. Mr
Tie rod failure.
While driving 30 mph hit a rail road track and vehicle started traveling to the left, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle due to tie rods ,
Caught problem before tragedy
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving steering mechanism broke due to a faulty steering pinion bolt and clock spring which resulted in no steering control.please provide further information.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the entire subframe of the vehicle was severely corroded. The dealer stated that the entire subframe and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 167,166.
1997 f150 ford lariat super cab 4x4 with 83,262 miles, the vehicle has excessive rust on panels, frame, frame supports and undercarriage components; some of the frame/ frame supports have significant holes and has no structural integrity.the safety design intent of the vehicle has been compromised due to the severe rust; in a crash condition the vehicle occupants' safety would be jeopardized.december 3, 2010 the vehicle was driven in the village of oxford, mi. Approximately 25 mile per hour and the front gas tank strap failed (rusted-out).the gas tank fell to the pavement and left the vehicle inoperable.there were no occupant injuries, but gasoline containments were leaked at the scene.the vehicle was towed by flatbed truck to skalnek ford, lake orion, mi for repairs costing $773.42.updated 1/12/2012 *ln
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 3 mph, the spare tire detached from underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the cable that strapped the spare tire underneath the vehicle had fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000. Updated 04/07/16*lj
I have a 1997 f-150 with just over 150,000 miles and lost both straps just after filling up and going over train tracks @ 25 mph. The only thing holding it on was the fuel lines, hope there is not major damage there. I had the tank replaced about 3 years prior.updated 08/01/11 the consumer stated there was no fuel spill. Both of the straps broke, due to rust. Updated 08/02/11
Rear sliding window leak, resealed multiple times to no avail.... Leaks both from where frame attaches to body and from cracks in window frame itself, both left and right sides at top. Window frame requires replacement with newer manufactured unit (different design from newer model year). *nlm
Vehicle experiencing premature structural cracks on both driver and passenger doors, located on the right hand side of the window frame.*mjs
Driving at 40 mph in 1997 ford f-150 pickup on 4 lane highway.heard noise towards rear of vehicle. No collision spare tire exited bottom of bed . Bounced on roadway across traffic on other side of 4 lane on coming traffic behind then and infront of vehicles.somehow no one collided with the rolling spare tire as it exited the roadway to the should of roadway.tire now in bed of truck not underneath until i can repair due to broken cable that supported tire.
As my girlfriend was getting into my truck shehit her head on the hand hold bar on the pax side of my truck today.she fell out of the truck to the payment.it was several mins before she could get up.she was hurt very bad.i've also hit my head on this hand hold bar.i want this reported to ford to pad it more or remove it from all trucks!
Own a 1997 ford f-150 recently noticed that the gas tank straps have rusted out. The center strap has completely broke in two due to rust corrosion tilting the tank, and causing gas spillage during fueling creating a fire and/or explosive danger.
Front seat center arm rest does not lock in the down position. On several ocacasions, back sea tpassenger's have inadvertently leaned on back of arm rest, causing it to suddenly move in an upright position. When this occurs, the back seat passengers lose their balance when the arm rest collapses.
Armrests fail to lock down.
My 3rd door won't open and it's a serious safety issue. I have kids and it's the only vehicle i have to transport them around. I went to youtube and found that some cheap plastic retainers that's clipped to cables are broken. The retainers open the top and bottom of the door. Please help. Thanks
Arm rest in the center of the bench seatdoes not lock in the down position, asit does in the up and locked position.this arm rest also has a recessed cup holder.passengers gaining entry into the back seat via the third door, place their hand on the back of the arm rest for support, the arm rest folds upward and anything in the cup holder is catapulted into the back seat.ford corrected this problem in the 98 and newer models, but won't correct it for this 97 truck.
Consumer was driving approximately 65mph when he smelled a burning scent.then heard a bang and ran over the object. The object that fell off was a wheel well schroud of the front passenger's side.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While looking underneath the vehicle, the contact noticed sections that were rusted all the way through. The bumper and steps near the doors were also rusted and slightly detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,582.
Front fender was damaged while driving truck home from dealer, please explain.tt
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While parked, the contact noticed that the rear frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated that the vehicle could not be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Problem: the center console armrest in the front bench seat does not lock when it is in the down position for use.this armrest contains a single, recessed cup holder located in the front of the armrest when it is in the down position.any cup containing a liquid, such as hot coffee, can be propelled into the back seat and cause potential severe injury to a passenger.
I'm not sure when these cracks started, but looking at ford web site i see that this common occurrence on this model. And athe small crack just gets bigger. Contacted a ford dealer they said they prbeble wiil not cover under warrenty. And this cracking is normal? pay 29000.00 for vehicle and cracking body parts are normal?
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the front to rear fuel straps fractured on the driver's side without warning. The failure caused the fuel lines and fuel tank to fracture. The contact replaced the fuel straps, fuel lines, and fuel tank due to the failure. The contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vin was included. The dealer (reineke ford lincoln of lima, 419-223-3673, 1360 greely chapel rd, lima, oh 45804) was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle needed to be restored to its original condition to perform the recall repair. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle, indicating that the contact welded the driver's side rear fuel strap. The recall repair was not performed. The manufacturer also indicated that the vehicle needed to be restored to its original condition to perform the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The driver was traveling approximately 10 mph when the contact, who was standing outside of the vehicle, heard a loud bang and noticed that the spare tire cable fractured and caused the spare tire to fall from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic replaced the spare tire cable. The approximate failure mileage was 314,000.
December 3, 2020...my husband drove the truck over to a friends house. After being there for approximately 2 hours his friend walked in the building where he was and said, 'hey man, your truck is on fire!' everyone rushed outside to see the truck was in fact on fire. They called the fire department who came and finished extinguishing the fire. It appears the fire started on the drivers side near the tire, or behind the dash. I did not even think to check for a recall, but a friend told me to check because he was aware there was a recall. Sure enough, there is a recall and it describes what happened to my truck exactly. Nhtsa recall number: 05v017000 date: jan 27, 2005 ford recall number: 05528
Center arm rest/storage console does not lock in the down position. Therefore, drinks placed in integral cup holder can be launched intoback seat if someone places weight on the rear portion of the arm rest.
Center arm rest malfucntioned.
While washing thevehicle she saw a dark spot she thought it was dirt.there are cracks in the metal of the vehicle.the cracks aregoing toward the window and door.nlm
Center arm rest/console locks in the upright position, but does not lock in the downright position.
Center console/arm holder/cup holder does not lock in down position which causes any drink which might be in the cupholder to be thrown into the back seat with minimal effort. Also, while climbing into the truck via the 3rd door it is not uncommon for this armrest to be used as a hand hold which at a critical moment gives way, and causes a person entering the cab to fall in between the seats.
I noticed extreme rust that has eaten away parts of frame and suspension.
Center armrest doesn't lock in down position, causing any drink in cup holder to be launched easily. *dsh
I went to open my 3rd door on the left side of my f 150 and it would not open. I tried both latches on the outside and in inner door frame but no luck. I was parked at the time when i was trying to get some items out of my back seat. I have nothing to upload at this time.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a loud, abnormal noise when driving at various speeds 5 mph and above. After inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the spare tire was fractured from the harness and a cable was also fractured.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and he current mileages were approximately 84,000. The consumer stated the cable holding the spare tire broke while driving. The spare tire fell to the ground. Updated 01/19/12
Front fender was damaged while driving truck home from dealer, please explain.tt
After checking my vehicle over i noticed that the frame in the back passenger side is rusted thru. I researched online and found out this is a condition common with this year of truck and style. Is there going to be a recall since there are so many vehicles this year with the same problem? i have driven fords for years and have never experienced this extend of rust in any of my other vehicles.
The center console arm rest does not lock in the down position.
Sheet metal has a crack consistent with other 97-98 f150 models.
There is grass/wheat and weeds that pack in tightly between the transmission crossmember and exhaust manifold crossover, catches on fire.the sparks in the field, causing the field to catch on fire. Tucker ford had tried to contact ford.dealer/manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the front driver's side of the frame fractured. The brake lines were broken and the vehicle lost braking ability. The contact stated that there was rust and corrosion on the surface of the frame, but there were no signs of cracks prior to the failure. The contact was concerned since the driver was almost involved in a crash. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for a diagnostic test or repair. The manufacturer was made aware and no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 205,000.
Console between 60/40 bench is poorly designed, locks in up position.
Rear window has a leak on the passenger side of the sliding window that has been sent back to the shop several time for repairs. Its on oing ! the window has been replaced w/ frame three times , but the truck has been in shop several times prior to and after the windows have been replaced. It would last a short time and would then start leaking all over again. ** presently still leaking **. # 2 . Engine has a knock during start up. Sounds more like a diesel ! both issues have been present since 14,000 miles or so. This truck has had several problems. To mention a few ; rear bumper rusting out, door & shift nobs breaking , body paint peeling, rattle in floor gear shift ( still present ), ** now the air conditioning is not working **. I like the truck, but would rather have one with out all the problems !
Driver side door has formed a crack in the metal around the window frame in right lower corner.is the frame work secure?dealer would not do anything due to vehicle being out of warranty.
Driver side and passenger side door panel is cracking.manufacturer and dealer is aware of door fracture;however,structure of door for a 1997 is no longer being made.
Crack in door pillar at lower right from drivers window,appentrently a big problem as f150online site on web has hugequantaty of owners advising os similar complaint. Is ntsa going to require a recall? seems it should be looked into a just found my crack and ford has a bulletin due out on it.
Crack in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the belt moulding. Sheet metal at the lower rear of the belt moulding.
I have the same problem indicated in service bulletin number: 996754 with my 1997 ford f150 on the drivers side door only.even though the crack is not yet visible on the passengers side door removal of the belt moulding will most likely reveal the crack (ford engineering design fault) is present.i'm the original owner and even the though vehicle is out of warrenty ford should be held responsible for the full cost of the repairs to fix their engineering problems.
Ford is aware of cracks in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the belt moulding occurring in their 1997-1998 f-150/250 ld (light duty) vehicles.they have issued special service message #12071 to their dealers.many of the people i know who have these vehicles are experiencing the cracks.i need to spread the word!
Many other trucks have this same crack, some on both doors
Poor installment of right door seal,allowing road noise to enter vehicle above 55 mph.
Driver door has a 3/8 inchhorizontal crack inmetal right behind the window.the vehicle had a design flaw. The consumer believes there were many other owners of this make of vehicle experiencing the same problem.
Both driver and passenger doors have about a 1/4 inch crack in them just aft of the window lower corner. For some reason these cracks were fixed on fleet trucks but not personal trucks.
There is a crack in the driver and passenger side door where the window starts.
Rear window has a leak on the passenger side of the sliding window that has been sent back to the shop several time for repairs. Its on oing ! the window has been replaced w/ frame three times , but the truck has been in shop several times prior to and after the windows have been replaced. It would last a short time and would then start leaking all over again. ** presently still leaking **. # 2 . Engine has a knock during start up. Sounds more like a diesel ! both issues have been present since 14,000 miles or so. This truck has had several problems. To mention a few ; rear bumper rusting out, door & shift nobs breaking , body paint peeling, rattle in floor gear shift ( still present ), ** now the air conditioning is not working **. I like the truck, but would rather have one with out all the problems !
Ford difficult with door crack issue but will re-skin doors - shift interlock repaired 2 days after warranty at my cost!
Door crack at curve of window on rt & left door
The vehicle has stress fractures on both the driver and passenger doors located approximately 2-3 inches above the window base.*nlm
Passenger's sidedoor has air seeping through, causing noise.
Both of my doors are cracked on my truck and i am very concerned about this issue due to the chances if this vehicle was in a accident how safe will the occupants of the cab be with the doors being cracked.in my opinion and many others this is a very large saftey issue that ford does not want to deal with.how about a lawsuit, maybe this will take care of the problem?maybe that is just what is needed before anyone gets seriously hurt or killed from fords incompetence.
Both passenger doors have structural cracks on doors. This defect was caused by using no support on the doors while in the assembly line. As the cracks get bigger the door frame will lose its integrety and if i'm ever involved in any accidents my family and i will probably be hurt or kill seriously. I contacted ford company and the will replace the doors but not mine because my warranty ran out. I feel this is not fair because it is a major manufacturing defect that should of been corrected along time ago. I i'm not the only one with this problem. If you go to these site you will see what i'm talking about..www.netwiz.net/~ctbaker/problems/.
I am a member of a mailing list on http://www.f150online.com & there are about 2000+ members on this list.i am an active daily member & so far i have about 50 emails/people compiled that have these cracks developing. This is definitely a mfg. Defect.i also was at cover ford in austin tx. On sat. Having warr. Work done & 11 of the f-150's on the used lot had cracked doors also.from 97-99 models !the service mgr. Said what i expected, "never heard/seen that before". We are getting "no help from ford" on this.just that typical computer generatedreply.here is theaddress of a site that shows the exact crack that we all are getting. This can be a structural safety issue if it gets alot worse.please help us... Http://arrowaranch.com/truck/crack.html thank you, we'll be looking forward to your reply.sean steele
There is a 1/4 inch crack inoutside driver door neardoor handle.crack is increasing from opening and closing.dealer was not contacted. Please provide more information.
Crack on door near window, just above door handle may cause metal to tear easier than if it was a solid piece.this crack can be found on most 1997 f-150's.went to dealership to investigate and found 95% of trucks on used car lot to have the same crack.
Both sides ofdoors are beginingto crack from 3 inches up. Cracks appearfrom the bottom of the windows, and are a quarter of inch long. Cause is unknown.
Stress cracks inside offrame of driver's side door and passenger's side door. Also,abs braking system isn't operable, and brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem.
Doorsare beginning to cracknext to window andgoing horizontally towardsedge ofdoor.manufacturer has been contacted, but was of no assistance. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
There is a crack forming in the sheet metal of the drivers side door just below the window on the right.
Both doors are showing cracks a few inches atbottom of window opening.cracks are horizontal and nearmetal surrounding the window.
There is a small crack developing on the left drivers door at the end of the belt molding next to the window above the door handle. I belong to the internet disscussion list dedicated to the late model ford trucks and this same defect has been found about by over 100 people on this list. I have also found this defect personally on just about every 1997 f150 that i have looked at in my area.
The slave cylinder has broke twice now, and i have a friend with a 1993 f150 and it does the same thing when ever the temperature is below 0 degrees f.this usually occurs on the initial start of the day.after the cylinder breaks, the clutch makes a whine when depressed.this also effects the ability to shift. The crack in the sheet metal on the drivers door is approximately 1" in length and this vehicle has never been wrecked or even bumped since i have had it since new.
The metal on the outside of2 front doors is cracking near the bottom back corner of the window. The dealer is aware of the problem.dealer stated that the problem could not be corrected under warranty.
After hearing about ford trucks having problems with the door metal "splitting" asked dealer where to look? dealer showed me the area and stated he had not seen any reg. Cab pickups with this problem, only ext. Cabs. After leaving dealership, i double checked area and found that the door skin on both doors, are splitting / tearing. After finding mine, this makes apprx. 35 vehicles with the same problem that i myself have heard of. Affected area is apprx. 8 - 12 inches above the door handels.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Doors have fractures in door frames above&behind door handles, under the thicker weather stripping of the side windows. They are stress fractures that mat have come from the operating of the glassgoing up & down. Anyway this is a problem for safety & metal stress failure the metal will come apartin a crash in the door area. Design flaw at best is what i see here, which be looked into by someone. Thank you terrye. Thompson
Door cracking on both front doors, 1997 f150 pickup.i bought the truck used, but with the esp warranty, the dealer would not fix it...says not covered.*nlm
Driver's side and the passenger's side door wherewindow meetsbottom ofdoor has cracked, consumer has noticed thesame cracks on other vehicle models. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Sheet metal crack on the drivers side door at belt molding as has been noted and observed on other late model ford f-150s. With vehicle less than 5k miles out of warranty on a known quality problem, ford is not willing to accept responsibility for the repair of problem at this time.
Crack in drivers side door sheet metal at the lower rear of the belt molding.service bulletin number:996754bulletin sequence number:845date of bulletin:9908nhtsa item number:sb608461
Driver's and passenger's door will not align correctly when closing it.this results indoor remaining open, which keepsdome light on, drainingbattery.the door switches for both doors were replaced.
Driver's side door exterior sheet metal is cracking and separating around the bottom of the window, crack is about one inch. Consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.
Bothdoors are showing cracksnear bottom ofwindow where rubber stripping is located.manufacturer knows ofproblem due to having a technical service bulletin listed. Vehicle not under warranty for free repairs.
Door posts develope cracks near bottom rear corner all 97 f150's, fords stonewalls issue, will not reply to repair orders.
The vehicles door cracked four times, and the consumer wants the manufacturer to fix the problem.
There are cracks right next to the windows on both doors.they appear to be stress fractures.there have been numerous news reports on this problem.
Doors develope a crack near the window, on corner where door handle is.i had repair made at the dealer, which were experimental according to the body shop manager.driver door re-cracked after the repair, months after the repair.again a welding repair was made.now the passanger door has started cracking again.i feel the welding fix is not the answer, and the manufacturer needs to replace the door skins with a newly designed part.
Cracks have developed onoutside driver's door 2 inches fromwindow frame, cause unknown. It appears the door has stress cracks.
I spoke with ford and my ford dealer both acknowledge the problem but have the opion that the problem is mine since i bought he truck used.it seems that this a bigger problem than ford will admit to.a survey of local lots by myself shows 60% of the f150's to exhibit the same cracks.how long will it take for the crack to propagate accross the entire door?what protection does the door offer in a roll over if is is cracked into two pieces?i think it is resonable to expect ford to step up and fix a problem they know about.
Driver and passenger doors have 1/2 inch cracks in metal near the windows.
There is a crack in doorframe that begins fromwindow weather strip and it goes all the way to the side. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.consumer states dealer is willing, but not the manufacturer.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving could feel wind coming through door.found that door isnot closing completely, andrubber at door is not secured as it should.
The skin on the outside of the driver side door has developed a crack that is 1.5 inches long.this crack was caused by the window going up and down.ford wants the owners of out of warranty vehicles to pay $250 toward repairs.obvious engineering flaw.
Im not happy with doors cracking and paint cracking i get no help cause im"out of warranty".
Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 04/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate.dt
Crack in door on drivers side near window.
Ford knows about the problems with cracking doors and will not fix them.there are many people that have the same problem. Mr
Driver and passenger door skins are cracked at lower corner of windows (stress cracks - poor stamping) dealer est. Repair to cost me $790.00 cost not covered by ford due to mileage .
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Crack in door as reported by many others.
The metal that goes aroundwindow frame on both doors is cracked. The dealer is aware of the problem. The door will be replaced.
A crack developed in driver's side door by the window which may decrease protection of the door if involved in side impact crash.
The doors failed in several times for repairs, should be repaired at the dealers cost.nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle.
A crack has started in the exterior skin of the door at the lower right hand corner of the window opening (looking at it from outside the truck).the crack is currently about 3/8" long and first appeared approximately 3 months ago. I have looked at dozens of '97 and '98 f150's and almost all have had a crack in exactly the same location as mine.some were much longer.others also had this crack in the passenger side door as well.
On my 1997 ford f-150 i noticed that i have cracks on the doors by the windows, while researching this i found this is a common problem on this truck.when i called ford service center for help they told me to replace the doors (at my cost) and if a recall comes out i would get my money back.i found out about the cracks at "f150online.com" and it seems that ford has replaced some doors but most (and their are a lot of complaints) are not being taken care of.can you help?
Doors on my f-150 are cracked. Ford knows thier is a problem with thousands perhaps many more f-150s doors cracking but if your out of warranty refuse to do anything about it .shouldnt be just a warranty issue ,it is a design flaw in my opinion.it is cracking on the outer skin of the doors(both doors in my case). Ford basically told me to bad.will someday be a major safety concern when crack gets large enough to weaken door.
Both doors developed cracks in the outer body panels at the lower back side of window . I was told by dealer that it was a manufacturing defect that he could not fix properly with out a substantial cost to me.
Ford has redesined the outer door shell because they are aware of the problem it seems to be a common problem so i think that ford should recall the outer door schells on the 1997 f-150.
The door skin is cracking at the bottom of the window rearward. It is visible from outside and goes under the rubber trim to the edge of window frame. I have contacted ford quality care, and a ford dealership here in wichita. No help in getting it fixed. I'm not sure if this will eventually lead to a more major failure of the door or could be unsafe in a side impact collision. The door seems to flex at the point of the crack when rolling window up and down.
Interior courtesy light intermittently comes on while driving.also,power lock failed to lock after shifting into gear. Dealer/ manufacturer were not contacted at this time.
Doors are cracking nearback corners wherewindows meet. They do not close properly due tocracks.
I was told of a door cracking problem, i asked the local service rep about it, he told me that there was a cracking problem and that ford was fixing those vehicles within warranty, but they haven't decided on a fix for out of warranty vehicles.if the doors are weak enough to crack form routine driving, are they strong enough for occupant protection?especially if both doors are cracked and form the evidence of rusting, at least for some time..
Doors have stress cracks at the lower right sides dealer repaired once, but cracked before i picked it up,exhaust fumes entering car and discoloring r-rr wheel.
About 3 months ago i was informed that 1997 and 1998 ford f150 and f250 where having problems with door cracks about 1.5 to 2 inches up from the bottom of the window on the rear pillar of both the driver and passenger side doors. This is due to the vibration of the upper door in the slipstream created when the trucks are being driven. The point of the cracking is where the top of a curve strenghtens the door and stiffens the door so that when the top of the door is vibrating the stresses concentrate at this point and cause the door pillar to crack. I have personally found these cracks on over 70 1997 and 1998 f-150's and some 1997 f-250's. Although this is not immediately a hazard this will eventually compromise the strenght of the door pillar due to corrosion. I have contacted ford and they will not do anything about this as my truck and the truck of everyone else i've talked to is out of warranty. I belive this is a problem that should be addressed before it becomes a major hazard to the occupants or other drivers on our nations highways.
Complained of door cracks to dealer, and they said it's on alot of trucks, and if they replace the door, it will just happen again.i want it fixed.
Consumer states the driver side and passenger side door are beginning to crack , manufacturer has been aware of problem and has a recall on the problem however consumer does not fall under recall. Nlm
While driving both side doors rattle and shake.the plate that is inside the door has no adjustments.
Handle on passenger side door broke. Yh
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Driver's side door metal skin cracked --by the window moulding seam.
Wind noise from the driver and passenger side door a-pillar area of the supercab.
Cracks in door, causing paint to chip.
Consumer noticed a 1/2 inch crack on the outside door of the driver & passenger side. Metal was shearing.delearsaid that it was out of warranty & they had to havepermissionfrom ford.also the transmission failed.
Crack in driver's door at corner of window approx. 3/4 inches long.
Exterior door sheet metal is cracking at lower rear edge of window.
Crack in the drivers &pass doors in the bottom rear corner by the window in center were it curves.
A crack appears in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the belt molding on driver's side.
Outside of the door frame on the driver's side is cracked about 8-12inches around the door handle. Manufacturer was notified about the problem.problem has not been corrected.all they say is the vehicle is covered for 36,000 miles or 36 months. .et.
The drivers side door sheetmetal is cracking from under the window trim near the lower corner of the window towards the edge of the door.initially appeared to be a defect in the paint, now appears to be a crack in the sheetmetal
There is a 1/4" door crack on the driver side door located on the rear portion of the door where the belt molding ends.what brought this to my attention was a numerous amount of people writing in to the www.f150online.com website who have experienced the same problem.i checked out my vehicle and sure enough i had the same problem.a co-worker of mine has the same year ford f150 and he checked his vehicle and there was also about a 1/4" door crack on his driver side door.i contacted ford but have not yet received a response.i called numerous local dealers who would not confirm they ford is aware of this issue though one shop said it would fix it by welding it as long as the vehicle is still under warantee.seems odd that 75% of all 1997 to 1999 ford f150 owners are experiencing the same problem.request investigation into this issue and that ford initiate a recall program to fix this issue.
Loss of anti-freeze or coolantboth doors starting to crackrear sliding window leaking.
Outer door panel on drivers side is cracked next to window trim.
Doors have stress cracks on upper frame,i've paid to have repaired once,when i approached dealer they said o recall on that problem, would not help,now door switches keep interior lights on till it goes off on power saver,door ajar light stays on when moisture condition/rain,snow sleet and so on.
The doors (driver & passenger) have stress cracks next to the windows.we have spoke to bison ford regarding the matter.we were informed, by bison ford, that since we are passed our warrant (3years/36000) that ford motor company agreed to pay $500.00 and bison ford agreed to pay 10%, leaving the remainder to the consumer.the cost to repair just one door is $486.63.thus leaving $375.93 that the consumer would have to pay, if both door were cracked like our's.this price is just to weld the cracks and repaint.we feel that this is a manufacture's defect and that the consumer should not have to pay to have the vehicle repaired properly.i have a real concern for the integrity of the door if we were involved in a side collision.i fear that the door/window would not hold up and possibly cause serious injury.bob has looked at 10 to 15 (f150 1997 & 1998) and has found that all but onewas had crack(s).while we were in colorado recently we went to the ford dealership there and were suprised that they did not know aboutthese stress cracks.they had 6 vehicles on their lot and only one of they didn't have the cracks.thank you in advance for your consideration of this matter.helen morin
Driver and passenger door frames are cracking under window.dealership has examinedvehicle, and stated that vehiclewas no longer under warranty.please provide any additional information / attachments / photographs.
Front doors driver and passenger doors have cracks in the structure of the door
Consumer states that withoutwarning the two front doors will stick and it will be hard to open for the consumer to enter or exit the vehicle. Dealer notified.mr
On both passenger and driver side doors, a crack was noticed above the door handles and on the side of the windows. The cracks are 1/4 inch long.a friend had heard of this and i checked my truck and sure enough, i have cracks.i searched the internet to see if others experienced this. Low and behold many many truck owners of 97 and 98 f-150s have this.sheet metal stress is especially concerning on any vehicle. When on a door it is a safety issue. If the sheet metal cannot handle bumps and road contours without cracking how can it be of much use in a traffic accident?these are structural and design flaws that should be fixed on vehicles that cannot stay together through normal driving situations.ford needs to fix this at no cost as a recall item.
A 3/8" long crack has appeared in the driver's side door skin near the lower right corner of the door's window.
Both doors are developing cracks above door handles aft of power window frame.ford won't fix because truck is off warranty.
Driver's side door stressfactor 2 inches abovewindow is cracked and can break at anytime, and could cause major injuries.
I have cracks in both my driver and passenger side doors about 2" above the bottom of the windows.i looked at 24 other f-150's and found that 21 of them had the cracks as well.
There is a crack in the driver-side door that is coming from the inside of the frame next to the window and is stretching down the side of the door towards the rear of the truck.i have contacted smith ford and ford motor company more than 10 times each.they each want to tell me to call the other.the crack is going to begin rusting soon.i am afraid that the driver side window may shatter as a result of this crack.i have seen several other trucks with the same crack.on some of these trucks, the crack is folding in on itself.it puts more pressure against the window.it is my fear that this will happen to my truck while i am driving down the road and the window will shatter.any help you provide would be greatly appreciated.thanks.
Door is cracking and progressing every day i use the vehicle.soon, it will result in injury to passenger or other people on the road. Dealership refuses to look at vehicel and follow ford's suggested resolve on this issue.
The driver and passenger doors cracked.*nlm
Structural crack in door around window. This may lead to door lock failure since the door is now thumping a little on opening.
The outer door skin has developed a stress crack, and the sharp edges has cut fingers during wash.
Door panel failed.
Driver's side door is cracking right below windowconsumer states cracking seems to be happening on all ford f150 including 2 door and 3 door years 1996-1998 consumer states he has seen over 75 truks in his area with this problem.
On both left & right doors there is a small crack or split in the in the sheet metal located to the back side & just above the lower portion of the window.
I have cracks in my doors, both driver and passenger side.they are about a 1/4 inch above the bottom of the window opening, and they are almost a half an inch long, and they are cracked all the way through the doors.i was advised to report this to the ntsa, but as far as i can tell it is not a life-threatening issue.i was wondering if you had any information about these cracks, because it is a pretty common problem among f150s, almost 70% since 1997 have them, and we want to know if there is any way that we can get these fixed if we have no warranty left or if we bought the truck used.thank you.
Three inches fromwindow metal is cracking on both sides of vheicle.
Driver's side door is developing cracks around the window area of the door, which could compromise the integrity of the door during side impact. Dealer says whole door needs to be replaced.
The door on the truck has cracks, dealership refuses to do anything about cracks.*et
Bothdriver's side & passenger side doors on my pick-up truck are cracked, causing it to be an unsafe vehicle.
3/8" stress crack lower rear of door window. Looks like window flexing door.
Crack in the rubber molding on doors of vehicle.
One-half inch stress crack on driver's door on lower-rear window area. Paint is peeling and rust forming.
Consumer states the driver and passenger door frames are cracking down the center below the window.mr
Power door locks failed.
The vehicles door cracked four times, and the consumer wants the manufacturer to fix the problem.
Door is cracked where window and door comes together.
Small stress crack in door skin at back edge of door window frame.
Vehiclehas stress cracks arounddoor onoutside doorwindow.cracks said to be caused by slamming the door.consumer has not contacteddealer.
Driver's and passenger's doors have cracks inframe near backside of window. Cracks are hidden byrubber around window.
Crack in driver's side door.failure point is lower right corner of window, near rubber molding.
Door cracks on right and left doors 2" up from bottom of window.rust on bottom of right and left doors
Door is cracking. Crack started at the base of the driver's window, rear side.
Consumer stated door ajar light stays on even though doors are completely shut and locked. Dealer cannot determine cause. Please provide further information.
The 2 main doors on my truck have a crack in the metal around the lower section of the window area. This crack apears to be caused by stress. I feel that this crack will continue to grow which will weaken the overall strenght of the door. I have spoken with ford and they are stating that this is caused by me shutting the door. Also the will only cover 50% of cost. I feel this is a design flaw and they are responsible. I have been watching for this problem in othe ford truv\cks of this time frame and have noticed about 2-3 out of 4 have this problem.
Both driver and passenger doors are cracking on window bezel just above lower rear corner of windows.potential for structural failure of passenger safety cage during collision.ford is aware of problem.redesigned doors for '99 model year.will replace doors on vehicles still under warranty.ford refuses to acknowledge safety issue and will not accept responsibility for their design error.
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem.dealer has been contacted. Consumer has became aware of recall 98s14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts.steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains.transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97s86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs.windshield wipers start by themselves.turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire.brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop.a/c was not cold enough.serpentine belt was replaced.door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.
I own a 1997 ford f150 that is developing a crack in the door on the drivers side at the lower rear corner of the window, apparently this is a common problem and i am concerned that it may make my vehicle less safe in a side collision.*la
Drivers side and passenger side door by window cracked.called ford side will not fix service bulletin 996754
Door pillar crack @ window belt moulding. Pretty common problem, and most trucks are already out of warranty that have it.
Stress crack on the driver side doorcolumn above the curve of the window under the rubber into the door skin
Both drivers and passenger doors are cracking(i do not know what will happen to the in the event of a accident ) is the door structure intact???
Driver side door cracked in sheet metal.
1/4 inch crack on drivers side door in sheet metal just above curved belt molding. Obvious manufactures defect. For needs to honor fix costs in full.
Cracking appeared on both driver's and passenger's doors.dealer notified. Provide further information.
After reading postings on www.f150online.com i looked at my own truck and found a small crack in the sheet metal on the drivers door.the crack is located next to the drivers window in the lower right corner.this is defenitly a defect and ford needs to address the problem!
Both doors have developed stress cracks around back ofdoor window. Dealer andmanufacturer were aware, and will agree to do a 60/40 coverage. No money was available because no recall has been issued.it seemed to be a design flaw. Ford has known about this for a year.consumer became aware of problem while getting vehicle painted.
There are structural cracks on driver's and passenger's side doors. Dealer has inspectedvehicle.
Both front doors exhibit cracks in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the belt molding on the rear side of the windows. The cracks appear to be getting larger with rust forming along the cracked edges.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
There is a crack in the driver's side door running approx 1" in length from the window edging.contacted dealer who admitted that ford was aware of the problem but was unwilling to replace the door under warranty which is active until 05/2001.
The driver and passenger doors both have approximately 1/2 inch cracks or larger in the sheet metal at the lower rear of the belt molding.
Driver and passenger doors have stress cracks located at the lower rear section of the windows next to the window molding. Currently these cracks are approximately 1/4 inch long. I believe these cracks could be a safety issue if the vehicle were involved in a collision.
Left door exhibits a crack in the door sheet metal. This crack is increasing in length this is a ongoing problem with many 97 f150's and later models also. This crack has to be a very unsafe condition.
The driver's side door near the lower rear corner of the window is cracking.i went to a dealership and they told me that they have seen a lot of f150s doing the same thing but they can't do anything for me because my truck was out of warranty.
I have cracks in my doors, both driver and passenger side.they are about a 1/4 inch above the bottom of the window opening, and they are almost a half an inch long, and they are cracked all the way through the doors.i was advised to report this to the ntsa, but as far as i can tell it is not a life-threatening issue.i was wondering if you had any information about these cracks, because it is a pretty common problem among f150s, almost 70% since 1997 have them, and we want to know if there is any way that we can get these fixed if we have no warranty left or if we bought the truck used.thank you.
Both front doors are developing cracks approximately 8-9 inches abovehandle areas.dealer was notified, and informed that vehicle was out of its warranty. Both right door shell and left door shell were repaired. The vinyl stripping was out and replaced. The consumer was seeking the manufacturer to pay repair cost because the door had design flaw.
Both driver and passengers doors have cracked. I took it to the dealer which welded them. A couple of months later the drivers door recracked this time the door was replaced. But it is just a matter of time till it recracks due to the design. I feel ford should be required to do a permanent repair.each time i have had it in thay have had to keep it for about a week.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Outside door was cracking in half below the window seal as if it were about to break away.dealer has been contacted.
Both front doors are cracked at the lower rear of the window opening.i was wondering if this is considered to be a safety issue, and if there is a recall planed. *nlm
Driver side door has formed a crack in the metal around the window frame in right lower corner.is the frame work secure?dealer would not do anything due to vehicle being out of warranty.
Door has crack(rip) on lower right.rightside door appears to may have a crack starting also.
There is a crack developing onlower corner of drivers side door. Please provide any additional information/attachments/photographs.
Three inches fromwindowdooris starting to crack. Has not contacted dealer.
On the 1997 ford f-150 both the driver door and passenger door are comming apart, and i have seen this on other ford f150's of the same year, its were the door meets the window frame,.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Door metal cracks just behind drivers windows; both doors.
Both front doors hinges and attachments are rusted.dealer notified, and unwilling to assist.feel free to provide us with any further informaton concerning this problem.
Broken hood release. Many other people i've talked to had same problem with their '97 & '98 f150's. There is a recall on this for ford suv's, why not the f150? i was charged $173.46 for this to be corrected. The service advisor told me that he had just had another latch failure prior to my call to set up an appointment.*la
The vehicle's door is cracking, the dealership wants to issue a patch repair for the cracks which seems inadequate to the consumer.*mjs
Frame failed.
Vehicle's frame failed causing alignment problems and noise. Mjs
Frame sheared at rear of correctlly and professionally installed class 3 hitch. The frame also bent between the front and rear leaf spring connections. The frame at the left leaf spring connection is cracked. There was no over loading of the tongue nor significant impact to shock load the frame. Ford is claiming that it is not their problem because it is out of warranty. All involved parties have never seen any thing like this before. They site that the after market hitch "could be to blame" although they did not say that the hitch was improperly installed. A4 year old 70,000 mile truck should not fail towing a trailer that is less than half of the towing capacity for its rating, regardless of warranty expiration. No one was injured because itwas discovered before total failure occurred. This could have caused a jack knife and/ or rollover of the truck and trailer. The towing capacity of the truck is 6600 lbs and the tongue weight max is 500 lb. Our trailer is a 10 foot 2 horse trailer weighing 2900 lbs empty and tongue weight of 250 loaded.
I have contacted the local ford dealer to look into this.ford is being very slow to fix this major issue.it effects 2/3s of all the 97+ f150s. No safety defect listed in summary.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the framework needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,303.
The frame on my 1997 ford f150 has rusted through, causing the shock and spring mounts to break. Ford will not acknowledge any problems.
Grab bar on vehicle is poorly designed, consumer hits head on bar
Crack is visible very clearly on drivers side. The crack is just appearing on the passenger side.dont really know when the cracks appeared, heard about the problem and just went to see if it was on my veh.
What i concern about the cracks on the doors of the f150 i have seen about 20 trucks with cracks of 23 that have check . My truck is out of warranty but i think ford should recall all trucks .
While driving on a dirt road at 35 mph, the left rear tire blew out. In addition, rear frame was bent because three dealers had modified truck by putting on overloads. Also, rear springs/shocks were defective/leaking.
Vehicle had a crack above axle through the frame.dealer/manufacturer notified. Please provide any further details.
While driving 65 mph, the cardboard part that dampens the sound (road noise) from coming into the cab, fell down on top of the muffler and vechicle caught on fire, consumer stopped and put the fire out. Dealer will investigate the problem.
1997 f-150 was fueling up vehicle and heard pop and looked under vehicle and the rear gas tank strap had broken free of the slide in attachment on the outboard side of the tank.the strap was in perfect condition but the rear slide in mounting point on the cross member had rotted out completely.the front slide in point did not have any corrosion on it.dealer did not want anything to do with it. Truck was purchased used from a large car dealer in june 2010.
There is a crack in the frame from the axle bumper hole and it goes halfway up the frame.nlm
Cracked chassis. (attorney for client)
The truck has a stress fracture in the steel next to the windows.nlm
While driving there was a severe shake in the entire vehicle that caused the transmission to come loose. This occurred because the rear right frame broke above the tire.dealership indicated the was a common problem with these trucks.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the spare tire cable, exhaust system manifold, fuel tank strap, brake line, bolts, erg valve, and the frame were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied to buy the vehicle back or provide any assistance.the failure mileage was 220,000 and the current mileage was 322,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While driving approximately 35 mph over a bump, the vehicle began to tilt towards the front driver side. The vehicle was parked. When the contact inspected, he noticed that there were tack welding marks on the frame on the front driver side. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 140,000.
Driver side door has developed a crack in the frame.
Vehicle vibrates tremedously, shakes, when sitting still mostly, and dealership/mfr. Has no remedy. New brakes and shocks were put on trying
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the entire subframe of the vehicle was severely corroded. The dealer stated that the entire subframe and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 167,166.
I have a 1997 ford f-150, i was changing the front brake pads and noticed a lot of rust on the frame and basically every thing else under the body. I took a screwdriver and pushed it all the way through the suspension travel stop. There are big chunks of rusty metal falling off of it at least every three or four months apart. I can take my finger and push through the front bumper. All the bolts on the exhaust manifolds and collectors are rusted off or all most rusted off. To fix the exhaust it will cost around $700.00, if the dealer done the repairs it would cost much more. The gas tank straps looks real rusty also. In my 54 years of life i have never seen a frame and the underside of a vehicle rust so bad. I live in the south so the truck did not see much salt.
General ameri 550 p236/70rie tire blew out, due to inadequate shield protection,plastic well shield came off,vacuum reserve box came off and the computer wire nurses switch unplugged.
While driving over bumps at any speed, the front of the vehicle shakes.please provide details.
Rear shock mount connected to frame rusted and broke off.
Ford f150 1997 defect gaskets and cooling system leaked.the consumer was aware of another vehicle with the same make/model that had the same problem. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the ball joints were replaced.
Caster kit installed improperly adjusted properly.
The left rear spring assembly failed.the left rear spring was repaired.after the first incident, in december 2002, the right spring had broken.the consumer researched to see if other vehicle's have experienced the same problem, nine were found.the dealer acted as they weren't aware of the recall # 098v16000.the consumer requested his money back for the repair of the left spring.scc
While driving at 45 mph and coming to a stop vehicle vibrates and makes some noise.
When driving at approx 40 mph, goes through 50 mph,steering wheel will begin to vibrate.dealer checked the vehicle 3 times. Said it was common problem, cannot fix problem.
The consumer is concern at this time he receive a recall notice for the coil spring. The recall number #98s18 and he had the repair done on oct 5th 1998.at this time the problem is still exist.ts
Vehicle bounces between speeds of 60 mph-70 mph due to suspension problems.
Vehicle has a ticking sound coming from under floor of vehicle. Can't hear sound unless vehicle is moving. Had vechile in shop several times. Contacted dealer, and dealer put in new bushing and u-joint;but still has not remedied problem.
While leavinga gas station the passenger side tie rod came out of it's socket.the consumer lost control of the vehicle for a short time but was able to stop safely.the consumer repaired the tie rod.the ball joint was dry and rusted.the ball joint was worn due to no grease.there is no way to grease it or to check to see if it needs to be lubricated.
Suspension failed causing left front wheel to fall off, causing vehicle collision.
When driving between 40-55 mph vehiclebegins tovibrate, and then at 70 mph it will vibrate worse.dealership cannot determine what is causing the defect.
Front end problem.
Vehicle drifts at 55 to 60 mph wheels have been replaced. Also steering wheel vibrates. Owner is very concerned for safety.
Rear springs, rear buckle rear springs were completely rusted through.garage that repaired the items indicated that they have fixed a very large amount of ford trucks with the same issues.this seems to be an issue that warrants some investigation.note that the truck gasoline tanks also rusted through, failed and resulted in the tank falling out of the truck while underway.this was fixed, albiet after 3 years, by a ford recall that was initiated this year.
When driving vehicle pulls to the right.dealer contacted and unable to duplicate the problem.
While traveling approximately 30-45mph vehicle would vibrate. Been back & forth to dealer for 13 days & mechanic could not locate cause of vibration. Mechanic changed motor mounts, rotors & balanced tires. Vibration still exists.
Vehicle and steering wheel experience vibration while driving, tires have been replaced(at 17616 miles) and balanced, however the vibration still exists, consumer states that something sounds loose in the rear.
Bought the vehicle used jan 2000.developed vibration characteristic of out-of-balance tires.when i had them balanced and front end checked, one tire had to be replaced due to tread separation.vehicle still has slight vibration at highway speed, and i suspect another tire may be becominhg separated.firestone claims there have been no reports of failures of the 16-inch wilderness ht.can this be the first?( dot number: unkn tire size: p235/70r16 )
While driving down the road at 35 mph with no load and nothing in tow the sub-frame cracked on both the driver and passenger side. On the driver side it cracked behind the rear tire. On the passenger side it cracked in front of the rear tire. The vehicle bowed and smashed the top of the bed into the back of the cab. Mechanic advised the frame deteriorated and cost of frame replacement would exceed the replacement of the vehicle.
I noticed extreme rust that has eaten away parts of frame and suspension.
1997 ford f150 tie rods are extremely loose.***no answer required***.*mrit was demonstrated to the consumer that the ball end could be pulled out of the socket with bare hands.the socket was made of rubber.*sc
While traveling on the highway there is a knocking noise coming from the rear the vehicle.please provide additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem.. Ts
Both incidents, involved the rear right hand tire position located directly behind the exhaust pipe exit. In both cases 90% of the tire shredded by itself down to the steel belts.tires remained inflated in both cases. Both tires had less than 20,000 miles on them. (one tire was a new replacement from the manufacturer, the 2nd was the original spare). The 1st incident occurred after 20 miles highway travel at 70mph, however the previous day the truck had completed 800 miles continuous highway driving. The 2nd incident occurred after 6 hours continous highway driving at 70mph.in both cases the incident began with severe "felt-like" wheel wobble, then immediate severe jolting and lurching of the truck across the highway lanes out of control. Fortunately no accident occured and i stopped safely. In the 2nd incident the shredding of the tire also ripped out the exhaust barckets, bent the exhaust pipe downwards (required re-bending to obtain decent road clearance). I reported the incident to ford customer service. I replaced both rear tires with new firestone wilderness tires at ford. I am now deeply worried that this will occur again, and to add insult to injury i hear there are now reports of firestone wilderness tires shedding. Is there a connection between general tires and firestone, both supplied by ford? is there a conection with the exhaust exhiting directly in front of the tire causing severe over heating of the tire? i shal be replacing the exhaust with a rear exit exhaust at mullinax..( dot number: a308443276 tire size: p235/70r16 )
While driving at any speed vehicle vibrates violently. Dealer notified.
I was driving home from town when all the ball bearings fell out of the steering column and the steering wheel became loose andthe truck began to sway from right to left, it was controllable at the low speed i was going but thank god i wasn't on an interstate or highway at a higher speed i could have run off the road or worse had a head on collision ! the truck has not left my property since but i still have to keep full coverage insurance and tagged for insurance purposes and a lien from my bank on it,i have also replaced the starter on it eight (8) times the parts are very cheap but it has an airbag and my local ford dealer gave me an estimate of 200.00 two hundred dollars to replace two six and seven dollar bearings.when the incident happened i had no idea what happened since the ball bearings are very tiny and are hard to see and it took a long time to figure out what happenedmy truck just sits there all this time because im afraid of someone getting hurt seriously or killed because im afraid of losing control on the steering. I have been driving since i was sixteen and was a big truck driver from 1979 to 1996 till i became ill but i would never drive a vehicle with steering problems, thank you
On highway driver needs two hands to steer the vehicle. Steering is hard to handle, sometimes oversteering occurs, dealer contacted three times.dealer has aligned the front end and adjusted the toe, camber and caster, however consumer still complains of steering wheel stiffness, dealer can not remedy. Check engine light illuminated.
Front suspension is a "sealed ball/socket system" supposedly needing no grease. The tie rod driver's side/inner just popped off at low speed. It was determined that the socket was dry causing excessive wear/corrosion on the joint. Was also told that the pittman arm is also dry and in need of grease - actually, replacement, now. I am continually assured by ford service dept., that the truck does not need to have grease added as it has a "sealed ball and socket joint system" these parts should be mandated to have grease fittings for preventative maintenance capabilities. ****hubs**** design flaw with the diameter of the hubs in relation to the wheel/rotors, etc., on the 1997 trucks, the diameter of the hubs did not allow for even a minor amount of normal corrosion. This results in the mechanic's inability to remove the hub for service without damaging the hub assy. (there is no "lip" or difference of diameter to tap he edge of the hub assy to remove it from the wheel assy. This happened on the truck when it was less than 1 year old and had not been exposed to salt water/air.
Vehicle drifts to the right.high efforts on steering effectiveness.
When traveling at 45-50 mph consumer noticed vibration and loud noise coming from the floorboard and from front driver's side seat. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem; vehicle has been in for repairs four times.
Vehicle shakes/ hop's when driving.
Bearings in front of vehicle have been coming apart when consumer was driving. Consumer lost control. Contacted ford motor company, and they were not willing to do anything.the original and replacement parts have both failed.the wheel was on the verge of falling off.*jg
Truck continues to handle poorly at highway speeds dealer checked several times and found nothing mechanicly wrong excluding the fiorst time when they replaced a section of the steering collumn they rotated and rebalanced the tires to no avail warranty expireed due to time with problem still evident our second car with 104,000 miles handles much better at any speed. We have had 4 other trucks so were familiar with how a truck should handle through all speed ranges. Thank you.( dot number: tire size: p235/7516r )
Vehicle is misaligned frequently. Yh
Tires are prematurely wearing due to malfunction within the suspension.cause unknown.manufacturer has been contacted.*ml
When driving the front end goes left to right almost cause and accident. Please describe .
When driving the truckhears a loud noise in the dashboard, and the truck is hard to control, it goes all over the road.took to dealer and was told it was the steering column, they put extensions on the steering column,but the problem is still reoccurring.
While driving noticed rattle in front suspension,hit bumps in road, vehicle vibrates and steering column shimmies, dlr indicates mfr's aware of problem but has notfixed the problem at this time.
Front end out of alignment causing premature wear of the tires.
Vehicle rolled away while in park on slight incline; also vehicle veers to the left and windshield wipers skip cycles while on delay.
When at a stop or parked the vehicle has a ruffled idle and vibrates like its ready to stall out.while drivingbetween 40mph and up,the vehicle sways from one side to another side.
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When driving at 40 mph the truck sways.steering is very sensitive vehicle wanders at highway speeds can not tow with vehicle or can not control at all.
When driving the vehicle there is a vibration coming from the steering wheel, 700 or 1200 rpm's or higher. Vehicle at dealership (17) days, still cannot find problem.
There was one failure on the right side and one failure on the left after cold weather.the failures were within 3 weeks of each other.
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Vehicle experiences continued pulling and vibration which has causing premature wear of the tires. Mjs
While driving, the steering wheel vibrates and there is a noise coming from the steering column.consumer feels someting was left out around the steering column.
There are 8 points on the front end that have moving parts, however there are only 2 grease points.consumer feels this will shorten the life of the vehicle due to a lack of proper lubrication.
When driving at 40 mph the truck sways. Please describe .
Truck's tail end fish-tailed, resulting in a crash.
Steel reinforcement plys delaminate causing out of round condition and removes tread from the rolling and sidewall surfaces. When the tread departs the tire an extreme unbalanced condition causes severe vibration in the truck frame until the vehicle is stopped.( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
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I noticed the tire rubbing the inside of truck when i would turn to the right.i check the front tire and saw that it was loosing its tread.i took the truck into burnsworth zollars and told them about the problem, i also told them that if you let go of the steering wheel the truck would automatical go the right side of the road.i also asked them to check the tie rods and ball socket joints to see ifthe were causing the problem.a day later i calledthem to find out what was wrong with the truck, they said the had to weld the truck in order to bring the tire back in.this does not sound good to me.i dont think welding the front of the truck is going to fix the problem. I also called ford motor co. About it.i asked them if weld does not hold up and it caused an accident what they would do then, the guy i talked to said the insurance adjuster would tell me who was at fault. And ford said safety comes first.i thought i should report this because i dont know what caused the tire to tow in, or if it was the frame or axel that is the defect of the truck.all i know is that i dont want to drive my children arould in a truck that is having this kind of problem.
Starts vehicle and it vibrates excessively. Steering is hard to drive, cannot control.took the car to dealership, unable to find cause or problem. Dealer notified manufacturer of the problem.
Vibration in the front end makes a loud noise when driving at a speed 67mph or more.in for repair , manufacturer knows about it and it is under investigation.
Consumer states that when driving and wind blowing vehicle's front end wanders excessively, making it very difficult to maintain control.
Aluminum wheelsplit down in the middle while going 40-45mph on straight smooth road. Suddenlyther ewasa noise, and the passenger front end fell to the ground.ford was notified. Please provide more information.
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Front suspension poor causing premature wear of tires.
Steering wheel vibrates. Took to dlr 2 times, no results. Vehicle is with dealer for the fourth time.
Was gettingfront end aligned due tovehicle drifting to the right. Mechanic noticed that tire tread was separating on all 4 tires.firestone, wilderness ht,p235/70r16 with 52,000 miles. Dot#w2081pt296.
While driving at 35 mph inner tie rod came off, and the ball joints are trying to coming off.
Pulled up in driveway anddriveshaft went out. Also,driver's side wheel ball joints fell off.
Ball jointsare out. Contacted dealer, anddealer said not worry about it.
Vehicle hit a bump.consumer felt a shake infront end.upon inspection consumer noticedfront outer ball joint had disconnected.part was replaced. On 1 july 2001, right inner ball joint fell off. One day later , left ball joint fell off while backing up. Mileage was 67000 at the time.
I feel that at 37000 miles ball joints should not be bad this truck is well cared for & does not go out in woods & go 4 wheeling.
Please note that i am from canada and your request for "zip code" will not accept my "postal code". Therefore, i typed in 90210 so i could by-pass this portion.my postal code is k1c 5s7.i was backing up on level pavement when i heard a "pop".upon investigating, i found that the ball joint on the tie rod end had separated from the socket at the wheel.there does not appear to be any corrosion or other damage to the tie rod.also the joint feels well greased and the tie rod moves freely.the truck has been towed to a dealer and will be looked at tomorrow (april 22, 01).if you are unable to help outside of the u.s can you please direct me to a canadian association. Again, my e-mail address is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Control arm rusted/cracked, causing left front wheel break loose, resulting in an accident.
While driving vehicle began to vibrate, consumer got out of the vehicle but could not see anything, consumer then proceeded to drive about 5mph when the vehicle began to vibrate again, plus there was a squeaking noise, vehicle was taken into a mechanic, and consumer was informed that the lower ball joint was loose.
During inspection a broken coil spring was repaired, the lower ball joints were loose and were replaced.
Ball joints.
Lower ball joints went out while consumer was driving and could not controlvehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Contacted ford and they said since there was no recall, they coudl not help.*mj
During an oil change mechanic informed the consumer thatlower ball joints were severely worn. Dealer was aware of the problem.
The lower ball joints failed. *nlm
1997 ford pickupdlerarm,pittman arm, tie rod end replacement-frozen-creaking: lower ball joints worn; we already replaced brakes,the pistons froze cause brake failure all rotors and brake pad and pistons had to be replaced.why did this happen with only 34,152 miles on this vehicle. Is ford using poor quality products.something is wrongwith this vehicle, we should nothave to have this expense at this low mileage.
While driving vehicle began to vibrate, consumer got out of the vehicle but could not see anything, consumer then proceeded to drive about 5mph when the vehicle began to vibrate again, plus there was a squeaking noise, vehicle was taken into a mechanic, and consumer was informed that the lower ball joint was loose.
Lower ball joints needed to be replaced for the second time.stabilizer bar fell off for the second time
Making sharp left turn heard loud metal noise. Noticed front end dropped. Mechanic did not find problem at first. Noticed upper control arm had bent. Had front end aligned, wheel bearings had overheated/rotors warped. Needed truck checked.
The ear that the cam adjuster rests against bent backwards allowing the upper "a" arm to become loose.the incident happened while making a sharp left turn from even pavement to a ramped side street.
Upper ball joint is about to break.contacted dealer,and the dealer is not willing to do anything.dealer stated that parts wear out even if it did happen with only 44000 miles on it, dealer replaced left upper ball joint and replaced control arm.
Consumer states that vehicle is equipped with self contained ball joints. These ball joint do not need to be greased.over time the ball joints develop a squeak and need replacing.
Struts broke off from axle, causing loss of tire and loss of control.
Front shock absorber failed.yh
Vehicle pulled to the side due to the shock absorber jammed up in the coil spring when the front shock absorber came out of the control arm.
Springs failed.
Rear axle gears failed.
During inspection a broken coil spring was repaired, the lower ball joints were loose and were replaced.
This vehicle already had a recall #98s18. This obviously didn't fix the problem. The spring came out of the assembly and struck my fuel tank. In my opinion they should have replaced the leaf spring if it was not made correctly and not just put a bandaid on it. They broke even though this was supposed to fix the error..
Manufacturer'srecall 00522;after replacingfront coil springs, consumerhad problem stoppingvehicle. Dealership replaced them with clips. He was driving vehicle, andcoil springs came out and stuck intotires.
Nhtsa# 8719-98-v-095-161-000 rear leaf spring, the center leaf of the sppring can fracture at the forward edge of the spring seat. Consumer states vehicle has a noise and the spring is falling apart. Dealer has been notified. Ts
Bottom leaf spring has moved to the outside of the truck. Dealer replaced the leaf spring on the driver's side, and the leaf spring on the passenger's side has been readjusted (3) times and needs readjusting again.
Consumer took vehicleto dealerto getthe tires rotated when the mechanic noticed that leaf spring broke.consumer was concerned that the gas tank could have been punctured.
Torsion bar twisted off on the drivers side causing front corner to drop 6" to 8" inches. And a loss of suspension on that side.later the passenager side snapped.
Torsion bar failed.
Right torsion bar snapped off, causing the body of vehicle to fall onto the wheels .
Torsion bar broke without prior notice.whenbar brokeentire front end ofvehicle fell in.dealer made repairsat consumer's expense.
Rt torsion bar failed when setting in driveway.it seems as though this is safety concern that nhsta needs to reopen as there appear to be many other identical failures reported.i was suprised to learn that, when the dealer worked on the vehicle, there was no recall related to the torsion bar failure.
Torsion bar onleft side broke while backing out ofdriveway. Dealer notified and informed that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer'srecall, and out of its warranty.please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Right front torsion bar broke while vehicle was parked.vehicle taken to dealer shop for repairs.
Whilevehicle was parkedtorsion bar snapped ,andfront end fell down. Contacted dealer, anddealer was not willingtofixproblem at no cost.
While parkedandvehicle stillrunning left front ofvehicle just dropped. Consumer had no prior warnings of problem. Contacted dealer, and the dealer has not had a chance to look atvehicle.the torsion bar snapped causing the front of the vehicle to drop.the consumer believed that the torsion bar had material defect.
This is a follow-up to odi#704135 filed yesterday.in this incident, the torsion bar broke while thr truck was sitting in our drive-way.it was fixed under warranty by vermillion ford, 101 west cherry, vermillion, sd; phone 605-624-8624.they sent the paper work to ford, but they could not tell me if ford requested that the torsion bar be sent back to ford.after two original bars breaking, for others' safety, we feel this merits recall consideration.thank you.
Ford need to issue a recallto many reports of bad torsionbars.
Torsion bar snapped in halfwhile vehicle was running inpark postion, dealer wasaware of same defect but inford expedition.
Vehicle was parked inside of garage.consumer noticed thatvehicle was leaning onleft side. Vehicle wasn't like that when she pulled inside ofgarage that evening. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. Mechanic told consumer thattorsionbar had broken.there were no injuries.the dealer says there was a high failure rates of 1997 and 1998 models.
While driving about 40-45 mph the torsion bar in the front end snapped in half, causing owner to lose control of truck. The truck is being repaired.
After backing out of adrivewaytorsion bar broke. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty and they would only repairsat consumer's cost. Also, parts are on a national back order. Consumer would like some help in this matter.
The torsion bar on this broke while the vehicle was parked, making a loud gun like sound. Dealer has been contacted.
While backing out ofdrivewayfront torison bar broke, causing front passenger side of the vehicle to drop off.please give any further details.
The torsion bar broke on two occasions.
Left front torsion bar broke while parked ingarage. Vehicle towed to dealer and repaired at consumer's cost.
This is the second torsion bar to break on this vehicle.the left front bar broke previously while the truck was parked at home.this happened the spring/summer of 1998.two different dealers said this would be very serious if it happened at regular speed on a highway/interstate.i will get the detailed information and file a second report when the business is open tomorrow.the 3/6/99 torsion bar broke while i was hunting and driving minimum speed.
Consumerwas traveling about 10 miles and stoppedat a stop sign, he heard a loud baning.. Got out of the car, and front left sidedropped out. .et.
Vehicle was parked for over an hour, and consumer heard a loud noise. Noted vehicle had droppeddown due to torsion bar onpassenger's side had snapped and broke, causing the problem. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced both torsion bars. Please provide any further details.
While driving front torsion bar broke which caused lossof control, and couldhave resulted in a crash.
While pulling out ofdriveway torsion bar on the passenger's side broke.truck was towed to the dealership.torsion bar has been replaced. *ml
Torsion bar on this vehicle snapped while parked in the garage.had this happened while driving the vehicle, it could have resulted in a very serious accident.ford accepts partial responsibility for this failure, and has agreed to split the total cost of repairs 50/50.i disagree with this and don't feel that i should be charged for their neglegable safety defect.
Front torsion bar broke on left side while driving at a low rate of speed,causing wheel to go into an angle and frontend to fall.
Front driver's side torsion bar broke while vehicle was parked.have heard that this has ocurred on other ford trucks.this truck's suspension has not been obused in any way.i am only relieved that this failure happened while the vehicle was not being driven.
While vehicle was in parkright torsion bar broke, causing the front end of the vehicle to drop.please give any further details.
While driving, consumer heard a loud bang followed by the front right end of the vehicle falling directly onto the wheel wall.the right front torsion bar broke in half dislodging a piece of metal that had rusted through.
While parked, unoccupied and not running, in an closed garage the right side torsion bar broke in two.the break occurred just behind the location where the torsion bar fits into the lower control arm.as a result of this failure the right front suspension dropped approximately 8 - 10 inches.from examination of the part it is clear from corrosion in the break that the part had been cracked for sometime before final catastrophic failure occurred.while this vehicle has just over 49k miles, they have been primarily highway miles.the vehicle has never been used for towing and has never been used in an "off-road" environment.ford has been notified and is willing to repair at a discounted price.however, they will not acknowledge the existance of a problem.while i have shown the dealer the broken part, i am retaining the part and refusing repairs at this time due to ford's lack of demonstrated concern over this situation.i has registered a conplaint over the phone with the nhtsa.however, i am filing this complaint to demostrate the urgency of my concern.if this failure had occurred during highway driving, it would have almost certainly caused an accident possibly causing bodily injury.reviewing complaints listed on the nhtsa web page i quickly found several complaints of torsion bar failure and a nhtsa action (pe98009).if it is possible, i would like to obtain a copy of the results of that action.at this time i have serious concerns about the safety of this vehicle as well as like vehicles on the highway.
While parked in the driveway owner was getting something out of the vehicle and the torsion bar broke.owner contacted the dealer, who replaced the torsion bar. Currentlyvehicle was having a vibration problem,but the owner stated that the vehicle needed a heavier suspension.
While driving at about 5 mph torsion bar broke, the left front of the vehicle dropped down on the tires of the truck.ifdrivingat a higher speed, it could cause the vehicle to swerve into oncoming traffic.*ml
Front end rod snapped while driving. Contacted dealer, anddealerwas not willing to do anything forconsumer . It was the torsion bar that had snapped and the consumer was concerned about the safety of this vehicle.
Backing out of lot, torsion bar snapped on right front.if this had happened on the highway at regular speeds, extensive damage as well as injuries would have resulted.dealer repaired but ford refused to pay due to over warranty mileage.this has to be a defect and must be checked to prevent others from injury.
While driving front passenger's side torsion bar broke, causingfront fender to lower onto front wheel.dealer has been cotnacted.
Left front suspension torsion bar failure.
Torsion bar broke.
The torsion bar failure was not an isolated incident. I have heard of several others reported to my dealer, and have found a number of others on the web. I found the failure unusual since i do not use the truck off-road, it is driven like a car. Also, i have never had or heard of spring or torsion bar failures like this. I suspect either faulty material or a design problem. Had the failure occurred at any considerable speed, there would have been aloss of control of the vehicle with nothing supporting half the front end.
While driving 10 mph heard a loud noise. Checked vehicle,passenger's side fender had dropped due to brokenfront torsion bar. Dealer contacted. Please add vin.
I was backing out of the garage at about 2-5 mph when i heard a loud bang.i immediately stopped and noticed that the truck was tilting noticeably toward the right or passenger side.i inspected and found that the passenger side torsion bar had snapped in two, and was hanging down.temperature was approximately minus 7 degrees f. Which was the low for the overnight. I have noted that this failure has been cited by others at the nhtsc site as well as some ford internet bbs sites.i also noted that an investigation was initiated by nhtsc but has been closed already, i would suggest perhaps prematurely since failures are obviously still occurring. There has been no acknowledgement to consumers by ford motor co. Of this problem or suggestions of what corrective action to take if failure occurs in heavy traffic at 65 mph.
Sway bar rod to frame missing.nlm
Left and right torsion bar broke.
Front torsion bar/stabilizer bar snapped completely in half, front end of truck dropped 1'9".dealer said this was the tenth in for this problem, car is undriveable and put a lot of stress another parts.
Stablizer bar broke ,bolts fell to the ground. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated no recall on vehicle.please add vin.
Lower ball joints needed to be replaced for the second time.stabilizer bar fell off for the second time
Consumer experienced steering problem and was unable to back out of parking space due to stabilizer failure.nlm
Stabilizer bar failed, causing truck to collapse on front tires with no way to steer.
After feeling vibration in truck about a month ago, it was taken to a wheel alignment shop.mechanic stated that the front wheel bearings were damaged. The part was only available through ford. The part was on back order for about three weeks before repair was made. *ml
Bearings in front of vehicle have been coming apart when consumer was driving. Consumer lost control. Contacted ford motor company, and they were not willing to do anything.the original and replacement parts have both failed.the wheel was on the verge of falling off.*jg
Making sharp left turn heard loud metal noise. Noticed front end dropped. Mechanic did not find problem at first. Noticed upper control arm had bent. Had front end aligned, wheel bearings had overheated/rotors warped. Needed truck checked.
Rear wheel bearing seal failed.
[xxx],this is in concern to the e-mail i received from you about the overload springs on my truck.my truck was bouncing real bad, so i took it to the dealer about 4 weeks ago. They supposedly looked it over real good and found no problems.i had a blowout on the highway and noticed the spring was cocked about 20 degrees in the wheel and the overload spring was broke.i called the dealer the next morning and he told me to bring it back in.when i took it in, they finally conceded that something was wrong and ordered a new spring assembly, but told me they couldn't give me a loaner car and said that it would be okay to drive.i had a new spring assembly installed a week later.today, while installing new shocks, i noticed that the right side is now broke in the same spot, where the spring assembly bolt is at.i called the dealer and they said that they are having problems, but that i shouldn't worry about it, unless it gets worse.i guess they want me to wait til i wreck the [xxx] thing.i know of alot of people who are having these problems.feel free to call me anytime.by the way, i really need to know if it is okay for me to drive the truck?information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Right rear axle shifted, causing rear end of truck to sway out of control.
Rear end suspension locked up causing consumer to hit windshield.
Consumer stated that while he was drivingrear end shifted, causing the shifter to look toward the driver seat.also the pin that held the rear end was rounded off.
When driving at a speed of 40 to 45mph there is shaking coming from the rear of the vehicle. Dealer can't find solution.
Clunking noise in right rear of vehicle...manufacturer doesn't know what it is.
Rear passenger side wheel broke off the shaft.
Leaf spring assemblies middle left rear leaf spring separated after proceding past stop sign.once separation occured, middle leaf spring rotated into left rear tire, causing damage down to metal belt of tire.vehicle towed to dealership.dealership would not cover damage of leaf spring or tire, repair cost: approx. $450.00.recall 98v161 was performed on leaf spring assembly to prevent leaf striking gas tank, but did not prevent leaf from rotating out to tire.middle leaf spring was rusted on broken end and had been broken for some time, maybe even when recall service was don on it.
While driving on a dirt road at 35 mph, the left rear tire blew out. In addition, rear frame was bent because three dealers had modified truck by putting on overloads. Also, rear springs/shocks were defective/leaking.
Whenaccelerating to take off truck jerks and causes consumer to go sideways. Mechanic said that it was a problem with the rear end.
Swaybar linkagebroke twice, causing loss of vehicle control.please give any further details.
Consumer'sson was traveling about 70mph on the highway there was a blowout, and felt vehicle was jerking.consumer was facing the opposite side of the highway.got out of vehicle and saw rear on passenger's side was damaged, and rubber tread had come off the tire.also, muffler pipe was hanging from the vehicle.there was front end damage.*ml
After i purchased my truck, it developed avibration in the rear end. I replaced the tires that were on it when i purchsed it with multi mile wild spirit. The vibration continued. Next i replaced all the rims with new ford expedition rims, and the vibration continued. Next, i replaced the shocks on all four corners, and the vibration continues. The tires have been balanced a total of 7 times in 10 months. The vibration occurs between 58 and 75 mph.
Tire broke off from the frame axle causing the vehicle to spin resulting in collision.yh
Leaf spring assemblies middle left rear leaf spring separated after proceding past stop sign.once separation occured, middle leaf spring rotated into left rear tire, causing damage down to metal belt of tire.vehicle towed to dealership.dealership would not cover damage of leaf spring or tire, repair cost: approx. $450.00.recall 98v161 was performed on leaf spring assembly to prevent leaf striking gas tank, but did not prevent leaf from rotating out to tire.middle leaf spring was rusted on broken end and had been broken for some time, maybe even when recall service was don on it.
Consumerwas traveling 50mph, just came though a four way stop, enteredintersection, and rear in came apart/brakes went to the floor , and abs braking system malfunctioned.vehicle started sliding ,andbrake pedal went all the way to the floor.
Vehicle and steering wheel experience vibration while driving, tires have been replaced(at 17616 miles) and balanced, however the vibration still exists, consumer states that something sounds loose in the rear.
Vehicle was making noises while driving. The entire rearwas making high pitch noises. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced rear end & rotated tires.
Consumer had 2 defective rear ends on vehicle in less than 1100 miles. Now at 5k miles vehicle needsanother rear end. The vehicle is currently at the dealer.consumer states that the paint on the rear end is burning off. The dealer synthetic high performance oil to endure the temperature. The rear end is taking more heat but the end still gets hot.
Shocks are not sufficient causing extreme vibration in the rear of vehicle at 60 mph or over.
The rear suspension, springs/ shocks failed, resulting in vibration.
Consumerreceivedmanufacturer's recall notice r98s18/rear spring assembly: leaf.recall repairs were suppose toprevent the problem from occurring again. Instead,rear spring leaf broke. Dealership statedthat consumer had done it,and that thewarranty was only for 12 months.*ml
Consumer experiencing problem with dealer honoring mfr. Recalls 98s-14 and 98s-18,concerning lug: nuts and rear leaf springs.consequence defects: can result in a wheel separation and fuel leakage.dealer notified, and informed consumer they would contact them when they can be available to do the work.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.while driving over a bump at 30 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and noticed that the rear driver's side coil spring failed and was striking against the tire.the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 98v161000 (suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly).if the contact repairs the vehicle, the manufacturer will offer a two month warranty for the rear spring.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 126,000. Updated 06/12/09 updated 06/16/09
Left rear spring broke.
Leaf spring was broken upon receiving truck. I did not know untill i was tring to load approx 150lbs of furniture, i have tried talking to dealership about problem, but they say it is out of there hands.
Recall 98v161000. Recall notice was received, dealer has been contacted and cannot remedy the problem because proper replacement materials are not available. Problem still exists.
Consumer 98v161000 repairswere done by dealer.afterrepairswere done dealer installed clip on forward end of rear springs. Consumer stated apparently dealer did not replace springs on vehicle because springs broke. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated he did what recall required.
Had received recall notice in the mail (98v161000). Notified the dealership. Was informed that parts were not available for the rear leaf springs. Hasnot received anything from the manufacturer. Would call owner when parts do become available.
Noticed broken springs 10/17/2001 right side spring was rubbing against tire very low speed 10 mph or less.
Dealer claims no parts are available. Consumer has been waiting for over 60 days.has also been in contact with dealer over dozen times.
Recall 98v161000, the rear leaf springs are cracked and out of alignment which may cause a loss of vehicle control.problem is described as inthe recall, but the vehicle's vin #is not included in the recall.*ml
There is a safety recall on my 1997 ford f150, 98v161000, relating to fractured leaf spring. According to ford, this safety recall was applied to my vehicle in 2001.i heard a noise from the back of my truck when starting from a stopped position, and began looking around. I see that the center leaf spring on the rear of my truck is broken, exactly the problem that is described in the safety recall 98v161000 (98s18 per ford).i contacted the local ford dealer. They show no outstanding campaigns against my vin. After about 5 attempts to get someone at ford to explain this recall to me, i finally got in touch with ford customer service, and spoke with a representative named tisha.she informed me that this recall had been applied to my vehicle by leigh ford, and that ford will not cover this repair.i have two complaints.1. Safety concern. The leaf spring is broken, and may contact the fuel tank and cause a leak as described.ford did not seem concerned about this. Was this recall applied correctly? was the fracture there to begin with, and just overlooked? i don't know if it is safe to even drive this until this is repaired.2. This is a known problem and ford should pay to have this safety issue repaired correctly and immediately. *nlm
Had called dealer after receiving recall notice in the mail 98v161000. Was informed no parts available for the rear leaf springs onsuspension. Would need to order parts.
Left rear leaf springunraveled when hitting bumps, noticed thumping sound, rear fishtails, resulting in high/low speed instability.
Dealer refused to honor manufacturer's recall notice because manufacturer will not pay them. Consumer informed dealer that is not his concernexcept for getting the recall repairs done.
Rear leaf spring separation of lower leaf from upper part of spring. Problem was resolved by dealer under warranty by replacing both rear leaf spring assemblies. The part that failed appears to be a shear pin that locates and mantains the alignment of the leaf spring layers.
When driving, especially when turning left noticed loud banging noise on driver's side when rear leaf spring shifts, zone rep has inspected, and stated it's not a safety issue, dealer replaced rear leaf spring, problem persists, also, drove along with zone representative in same year model, noise was twice as loud, dealer says it's a common problem.
Rear leaf springs broke which could come into contact with fuel tank, causing damage to the tank, and resulting ina fuel leakage.also,recall number 98v161000, vehicle not included.
While driving, the left rear tire experienced a blowout, this was due to a broken leaf spring which had gouged the tire, approximately four months later, the same thing happened to the right rear tire.
Vehicle was serviced for safety recall 98s18, for rear leaf spring clips, however after the installation of the spring clips, the rear spring leaf assembly broke causing damage to consumers vehicle which resulted in having the tire replaced.
Truck does not have enough leaf springs on rear end to keep truck level, rear end too low/front end too high, caused truck to sway/lose steering control; dealer recmmended installing helper springs.
My truck was independently disgnosed to have the exact problem that is discribed in nhtsa campaign # 98v161000.when i contacted ford they said that my vin # is not part of the recall.i don't understand...i have the exact problem on the exact vehicle of the recall and just because they have the ability to say that my truck is not part of the recall, ford can get off without fixing the problem.if it is that easy for the manufacturerto get off paying for safety related defects, the system is broken!
The rear suspension, springs/ shocks failed, resulting in vibration.
Left rear lower leaf spring loosens and spins out from the ones on top of it.therefore the left side suspension is not fully supported.if truck is fully loaded failure of the suspension and left rear wheel lockup is possiable.i have read of this from various sources.
Consumer received three recall letters that have not been properly handled. Manufacturer recall98s18/nhtsa recall #98v161000 for rear springs; /nhtsa recall #98v095000 forlugs: nuts,and manufacturer recall#97s86/ nhtsa recall#97v147000 for transmission cable.consumer has had vehicle in at dealer six times.
Vehicle was serviced for safety recall 98s18, for rear leaf spring clips, however after the installation of the spring clips, the rear spring leaf assembly broke causing damage to consumers vehicle which resulted in having the tire replaced.
Rear leaf springs had to be replaced in 1999. Currently, theyneed to bereplaced again. There is recall 98v161000.but ford claimed this vehicle was not included due to vin.
While driving, leaf spring that holds axle broke. Vehicle frame dropped almost touching wheels. Could have slashed the tires.consumer had the vehicle serviced the day the leaf spring broke.consumer believes this is the reason the rear pinion seal was leaking.consumer has pictures of the breakage that shows the rust at the broken site.both rear springs were replaced.the left spring was weak.*jg
Rear spring leaf broke after recall repair causing the rear tire to shred . (98v-161) nlm
There is a broken rear springwhich could cause the driver to lose control of vehicle. Dealer has seen vehicle.radiator, engine mounts and head gasket have all failed.owner paid for repairs. *ml
While driving consumer heard a loud knocking noise from the front. While vehicle was parked, during a self inspection, the driver side rear leaf springhad cracked.consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined thatboth rear driver's side 'sand passenger siderear leaf spring needed to be replaced due to a crack.
Rear leaf spring snapped under normal use, frame came down on the axle due to failure.mjs
Bottom leaf separates on both sides of rear spring assemblies & points outward at rear. Loud clunking, rattling & vibration in steering column & dashboard. 2 general tires blew out within 250 miles.
Leaf springs shifted when the truck was new.ford replace them, but they didn't fix the cause of the shifting. There is nothing to hold the leaf springs together.when inspecting the truck several years later, noticed the same problem had happened again.
While backing up hears a noise. Dealer has been contacted. There is a technical service bulletin# 15692 thatdescribes the exact problem, aconstant snapping noise in the rear of the vehicle.consumer believes this was a manufacturer defect. *ph
Left rear leaf spring, bottom leaf, is misaligned, i read that many people with 1997 f150 2 wheel drive pick ups are having the same problem.
Consumer states that vehicle was taken in for a recall on the rear leaf spring clip to prevent leaf spring from puncturing tank. Consumer states feels that recall was not properly corrected.please provide any further information.mr
On april 12, 2003 while driving my 1997 ford f 150 super cab pickup vin [xxx] i noticed a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.after stopping to investigate i discovered the middle leaf of the rear leaf spring had broken in half and the forward half was dangling in the air held there by the clamp that was installed at the dealer (bonnell motors) where i purchased the truck as part of nhtsa recall 98v16000. Upon further examination i noticed the middle leaf on the left rear leaf spring appears to have shifted as it is no longer even with the other two leafs. I also took a closer look at the broken middle leaf from the right side and it appears that a major fracture existed for some time before this finally decided to fail. My first action was to call ford customer relations to inform them and to file a complaint of what happened and to see if this type problem had been reported and if so what is going to be done.i advised them of the recall issued by nhtsa (98v16000).however i was told that recall was issued by a third party not ford and there haven't been complaints received or recalls issued for this type of problem by ford.next i was advised by ford customer relations to take the vehicle to bonnell motors and talk them about the problem.although they wouldn't make any assurances ford would pay for the repair as they work on a case by case basisbetween ford and dealers to determine if the situation warrants it.upon meeting with a service writer at bonnell motors i was advised they never saw this type of problem before, in fact they have never had to order leaf springs before.the service writer advised me that ford's statement on springs was if the vehicle is overloaded or under loaded can result in leaf springs breaking. The service writer looked up how much it would cost to replace both right and left leaf springs.that cost would be $615.00, and if had 2,000 fewer miles ford would have paid all but a $250.00 deductible.*nlminformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of inform
Dt:the contact stated the middle leaf spring broke in the rear of her vehicle. The first time itbroke was on the left side, it punctured a tire. The tire went flat while the truck was sitting.the leaf spring was repaired at this time by a certified mechanic.the second time was the right side leaf spring; whiledriving she heard a clunking sound, stopped the vehicle to inspect the noise, and noticed the leaf spring h broke.it was repaired by certified mechanic.contacted ford , there was a recall on the leaf springs, but did not include this vehicle due to vin.
The rear leaf springs have separated and the clips that hold them together are coming off and are loose on the springs.
In may 99 heard rattle from left rear.found spring clamp missing bushing, no big deal.but did notice bottom leaf was kicked out on aft end (and kicked in of fwd end) appx 1/4 to 3/8".while dealer replace lugs: nuts on recall said leaf spring no big deal.i wrapped loose clamp in tape to stop rattle.now in 11/99 while washing car i noticed lower leaf is kicked out considerably farther, now measuring a full 1".i have contacted ford cac, and the dealer will probably install a kit per sb99-6477.however, i view this as a very big problem/safety issue because the ford tsb kit only replaces the existing clamp for the two uppoer leafs.the lower leaf is "adjusted" back into place.internet research shows numerous people with same compaint.this is not a satisfactory solution.in my current situation the lower leaf, at a 1" aft kickout, is contacting the fwd inside and aft outside u-bolt.there can be no other outcome to this than for the spring to exert enough force over time to weaken both u-bolts to the point of failure.in my case i'll be watching like a hawk.however were it not for the initial rattle i doubt that i would have ever seen the problem until at some point in the future when my axle fell off.i've been happy with the truck and ford in general until now, but i feel like they need to wake up and address this.looking at chevrolet trucks they have what seems to be a better design philosophy;the chevrolet truck has "square" u-bolts, threads down , which straddle the leaf spring assemblies with close tolerance to keep the stack together on top of axle.ford's design has the u-bolts on either side of the spring stack, threads up, and relies on the compression force to keep the stack together instead of the u-bolt itself.i would encourage you to look at this issue;over time as these trucks acquire more mileage there may be some u-bolt failures.
1) driving low speed residential2) middle leaf spring rear driver side broke, moved forward over time and swung into tire side wall destroying tire. Recall nhtsa # 98v161000 had been performed in 1998 to correct this potential failure. Further inspection revealed the opposite side leaf spring is broken and could do the same thing or puncture the fuel tank.3) both rear leaf spring sets need replacement and left rear tire needs replacement.
Consumer noticed extended stopping distance.vehicle was inspected, and discoveredthatrear leaf springs were bent and needed to be replaced. Both rear leaf springs were replaced one year ago.
Misalignment of both right and left side rear spring leafs.
After making a left turnleft rear tire was punctured. This wasdue to the rear leaf spring popping out.driver feltlucky that he was making a leftturninstead of a right turnbecauseleaf spring could have punctured the gas tank.
Tire lost tread, but did not blowout. Tire tread damaged pick-up. Almost rolled over.(dot number: w2081pt017tiresize: p235/70r16)
Tire broke off from the frame axle causing the vehicle to spin resulting in collision.yh
I tried to submit this but got a message that weg site was unavailable.but on retrying got a message already submitted, but obviously not so. The tires are not on recall.i inspected them all anyway. The left front had wire belt edges sticking through the casing.i had about 20 pricks in my hand from feeling.i could put my had under the tread and pull it away from the casing.i replaced all 4.i called, firestone, firestone-bridgesone headquarters, ford, the ford dealer, two firestone dealers and have not received satisfaction.one dealer said [on the phone] that the fault was ford's because they didn't tell their customers to align the wheels often enough.the other dealer inspected the tire and said the failure was due to alignment.i asked how much would cause the problem and he replied 1/4".i showed him the alignment data at 0.05" out and he said that the other front, although within spec was at the high end. ( dot number: w2081pt197 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tire separation and belt slippage.( dot number: w208pt187 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Subject tire started to show raised portions and uneven wear of tread.then recently the raised bubbles eroded and now showing steel cord.( dot number: w208 tire size: p23570r16 )
No summary listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: 235/16)( dot number:tire size: 235/16 )
Six flats in one year--three in one weekend--traded in 4 of the tires, have only the spare left.firestone dealer said tires were fine..ford salesman said they were lousy.( dot number: tire size: p235/70rx1 )
While traveling on i-75 on october 12, 2000, i was going at a speed of 75 miles per hour when i heard a noise and felt my ford truck pull.i immediately began to slow the vehicle when all of a sudden a much louder noice and more violent shaking gripped the vehicle.i wrestled with the steering wheel of the truck as it lerched in irratic movements.i luckily was able to move it to the far right lane and onto a shoulder.how, i am not sure since traffic was heavy and a semi was closing in on the right side.when i exited the truck and looked at the front, i saw a tire almost completely disentigrated with the outside rubber strip separated from the mangled inner portions of the tire.it had literally come apart and hung onto the rim in rubber rags. (tiresize: 235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
Continental general tire failed, causing front fender to be damage.
I was experiencing my vehicle pulling to the right so i slowed down to about 65 mph.i then heard a loud noise and felt mytruck jump.i pulled to the side of the road.i saw that my tread was completely removed from the crown of the tire.the tread coming off caused damage to my vehicle.i am waiting to hear from general about fixing my truck.after seeing my tire fall apart, my first thoughts were of firestone.my tire did exactly what firestone had done!thank you! (tiresize: 235r70-16)( dot number: tire size: 235r70-16 )
During vacation 2 tires had tread separation during trip over mtn passes in co after being in ar & tx. Tires were removed before any incident. Still have tires.this is the 3rd set of original style of tires that this has happened to since buying the truck new in 1996.( dot number: w208 tire size: 235/70r16 )
Blow out on left rear tire in 1999, resulted in the replacement of all four tires at very low mileage.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
There are bubbles in the tires that were sold with vehicle. Owner has replaced the tires.manufacturer has been notified.
The crack is growing daily and will eventually damage the door so that it cannot be opened in am emergency.
Pe00 020; there was a problem withtires, and gasoline tank broke.consumeer will give more information.
Checking on a recall for this tire. (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number:tire size: p235/70r16 )
General ameri 550 p236/70rie tire blew out, due to inadequate shield protection,plastic well shield came off,vacuum reserve box came off and the computer wire nurses switch unplugged.
Tread is comming off tire.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
General tire size, 235 60 r/16 tread came completely off. Consumer saidthathe was luckly that he did not have an accidently. But,tread did damage the quarter panel ontruck.
Tire developed a 3in.x2in.x1/2in. Bulge. Tire was swapped with spare. Since then the tread has had complete failure with a separation of approx. 3 feet around the circumference of the tire. All of this occured while being in the spare tire position. (dot number: w208tiresize: p235/70r16)
Two general tire blow outs.
Left rear tire separated. Has been certified by local ford dealer( dot number: tire size: 235-70r-16 )
Pe00 020; consumer was inspectingvehicle, and tires didn't look good.all four tires has spider cracks all aroundsidewall. Firestone, wilderness atx, p2357516. She will contacted firestone.
Reported problem to firestone dealer in austin, mn.they indicated the tire was not in the recall and they would do nothing for us, except price new tires.the tire blew up while one of our employees was driving on an interstate.we are extremely fortunate that no one was injured.we had to ask specifically to get the tire back from the firestone dealer.we feel other firestone wilderness tires should be considered for the recall.we are not after money, but these tires are dangerous.how man more lives have to be lost in order for firestone to take responsibility.thank you.( dot number: p235 tire size: 70r16 1045 )
We told the dealer when we bought the truck it needed tires .not long after that 2 tires had knots and 1 came apart we talked to the dealer again and the sales persons know longer worked there so they had know idea what i was talking about.im a truck driver so i cant be there to take care of things . My wife lives in tx and i live and work in arizona where i purchased the truck i took the truck to my wife so she could get something done and she was unable to get a response.this is a used truck butthe dealer should have changed the tires like i asked.. I wrote general and got no response there is about 800.00 in damage to our truck. Please help us to keep our family safe. (dot number: a308443tiresize: p235/70r16)
While driving at 40 tire blewout. It was a firestone, wilderness/ht, p23570r16. Firestone has been contacted.
I had complete tread separation on one front tire and the beginnings of tread separation on the other front tire on 02/15/00 while traaveling west on i-30 to dallas, texas. The following day both tires were replaced at the ford dealership at my expense. Joe cambell the service advisor took me back when the truck was up on the rack and showed me the tires. He said, "boy, you were driving on air the last 20 miles! i am surprised you didn't die in a crash from a blow-out."( dot number: 027471 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Goodyear tire had low pressure, causing them to blowout. In addition, consumer replaced wheels:cap/cover/hub, and exhaust system.
Ford dealer informed me that tires were seperating.i replaced all four tires.spare is still same tires as original.spare has w208 code ( dot number: w208 tire size: p23570r16 )
While these are 16" tires and h/t's they failed much like the stories about the tires on the ford explorer. We were traveling at 75 mph or more when the lf front tire thread suddenly ripped off and then the tire failed completely.the road was straight, traffic light so we made it to the side safely.the firestone dealer told me that it had to be a road hazard.and that there was no way it could have been the fault of the tire.i had to shell out for the replacement tire and he sold me road hazard insurance on all of them tires. I bet there are alot of other folks like me who trusted their dealer and did not file any complaints!! ford explorers( dot number: ? tire size: p235/70r16 )
Vehicle expereinced two tire failures, tread separating from casing both on r/r.first occurred at 31,000 miles, second occurred at 38000 miles.( dot number: tire size: p23570r 16 )
While driving at 25 mphfront passenger's side tire came off, andconsumer lost control.vehicle skidded and hit a telephone pole.
While driving at 55 mph, blew a tire and had direct frontal collision and both airbags did not deploy.insurance company states that there is no defect with the sensor.
Almost crashed on interstate at night. Dealer gave 50% off replacement. I asked for 100% .dealer not interest in my near accident or my future safty.( dot number: tire size: 235/70 r16 )
Our ford f150 has been pulling to the right. We carried it to a tire dealer for a front end alignment in july.manager said it was the tire. He could not find a problem with the alignment. We spent $45.00. This was in july. We did not have the money to replace the tires. We now do not feel safe with these tires.( dot number: vn081pt098 tire size: p235 70r16 )
Traveling on i-95 at 55mph when tire blew out. Happened two times on different( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
Vehicle has firestone wilderness tireswhere every day consumer has to put air in.
This general american tire 550af has begun to separate.tire size is p235/70r16. General has been contacted.three of the four original tires are defective. One of the tire blew on highway.
General ameri 550 as tire blew out 18 aug on 1997 ford f-150 rear passenger side on open road at roughly 22,500 mile.second tire blew out yesterday, 19 sept., on open road at roughly 23,820 miles on same truck and same rear passenger location. Third tire used as replacement for blown tire found to have bulge approximately 50 miles after 2d blowout.again, same wheel location on same truck. Tires are all general tire ameri 550 as and original tires on truck.truck now has 23,921 total miles.truck had no load when tires blew.*la
My tires indicate the start of a tire separation especially on the front axle.i can see the steel in the tire that has approximately 70% tread left.i keep my tires close to 40 lbs of pressure as indicated on the tires.the start of the separtion is at the edge of the tires.my tires are the same tires that i purchased the vehicle.with 28,000 miles, why should i see signs of separtion? my size and type of tire is not part of the recall.have you had any incidents with this tire:firestone - wilderness ht - 235/70r16 (dot number: w208tiresize: 235/70r16)
Tires prematurely wearing.firestone wilderness ht size p235/70r16-1045.
Tires seem to be cracking in the tread area. One tire pulled to the left when letting go of the stearing wheel. Tires have already been replaced by a tire dealer in my city by a none firestone company. ( dot number: w208 tire size: p235 70r16 )
Tire blowout at 60mph at35,358mileage in nm. 5/08/2000.( dot number: canada tire size: p235/70r16 )
2 of 4 tires have developed considerable cracks around the tread line on the sidewall of the tire.i have taken the truck to 2 different firestone dealers and get varied inspection reports.at one of the service centers, a service mechanic tells me that he "wouldn't drive the vehichle on the highway under any circumstances in the state that they (tires) are in" while his manager tells me that "the cracks are probably caused by armor all".the other service center manager i took the truck to tells me that he has placed a call in to firestone to see about this particular incident since the tires are not on the recall list but are questionable.he was to get back to me but has not to date.my initial complaint was intermittant shutter in the front end when braking hard from high speed.the problem didn't seem to be brake related but might be tire related given that it doesn't happen all of the time and that the cracking tires are on the front of the truck. They were purchased from a local firestone dealer as replacements for the oem wilderness ht tires sold on the truck when i purchased it new and have about 32,000 miles on them.firestone will not tell me that they are safe but will not replace them because they are on "not on the list".one manager did tell me that firestone would probably end up replacing additional tire sizes in the future.i am no tire expert but given the cracks developing which are more than "cosmetic"it would appear that there are more issues with other sizes of this line of tire from firestone.any assistance or advise would be greatly appreciated.sincerely,steven d. Terrell( dot number: tire size: p255-70r16 )
Tire seperation--- while driving noticed a tremendous vibration--- upon inspection noticed a large "dip" in tire tread,after jacking up truck the dip would bulge out durring acceleration--was told by asst. Manager of s&s tire that the ply had seperated and that i was real lucky to have made it in( dot number: tire size: 26575r16 )
None (dot number: vn08tiresize: p235/70r16)
2 of 4 tires have developed considerable cracks around the tread line on the sidewall of the tire.i have taken the truck to 2 different firestone dealers and get varied inspection reports.at one of the service centers, a service mechanic tells me that he "wouldn't drive the vehichle on the highway under any circumstances in the state that they (tires) are in" while his manager tells me that "the cracks are probably caused by armor all".the other service center manager i took the truck to tells me that he has placed a call in to firestone to see about this particular incident since the tires are not on the recall list but are questionable.he was to get back to me but has not to date.my initial complaint was intermittant shutter in the front end when braking hard from high speed.the problem didn't seem to be brake related but might be tire related given that it doesn't happen all of the time and that the cracking tires are on the front of the truck. They were purchased from a local firestone dealer as replacements for the oem wilderness ht tires sold on the truck when i purchased it new and have about 32,000 miles on them.firestone will not tell me that they are safe but will not replace them because they are on "not on the list".one manager did tell me that firestone would probably end up replacing additional tire sizes in the future.i am no tire expert but given the cracks developing which are more than "cosmetic"it would appear that there are more issues with other sizes of this line of tire from firestone.any assistance or advise would be greatly appreciated.sincerely,steven d. Terrell( dot number: tire size: p255-70r16 )
The vehicle experienced two blowouts within 10 miles of each other, the tires were firestone wilderness p23570r16.*mjs
Tread began to separate - caught before tire failed.
Consumer states the exhaust is located at the right side, causingthe tires tooverheatandblow up. In july firestone wilderness ht size 23570r16 dot w2081pt were replaced by goodyear ,and problemstill recurring. Dealer stated nothing was wrong with the exhaust pipe. Consumer indicated that firestone diagnosis was that tire blew up due to overheating.
Ford f150 1997, firestone p23570r16, at approx. 60-65mph experienced tires hydroplaning on wet pavement, vehicle tends to erractly skip over puddles of water, causing momentary loss of vehicle control.
Goodyear wrangler (rt/5) 17" tire blew out, these tires are not recommended for off road trucks.
Tires continue to blow out and go flat (continental general tires p235/ 70r 16 sl).
The passenger rear tire keeps going flat.cause is unkwown.
Tires used on this model truck resulted in truck floating and wandering once driven through water. The tires outer edge don't allow water to escape, with edge closed. Please describe details.
All 4 oem tires were replaced at firestone dealer suggestion within 15-18k miles.visual cracks in tread body and 1 premature midbody road failure with no observable road hazard.within the next 15-18k the next set of 4 replacement ht's were replaced.now with approx.35k on the third set of ht's an independent shop (non-firestone) has diagnosised a significant pull to the right as "tire pull" indicating possible cord to body slippage.all failures and replacements have been in west texas with high ambient temperatures.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
Temperature was over 100 degrees.tread seperated from the sidewall.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
At about 18,000 miles one of the front tires that had been patched prior to my purchase split at the patch (about the center of the tread) so replaced both front tires at this time as reccommended by firestone dealer.this was a slow developing problem.. Slow leak.within 10 days replaced one of these.sidewall split after barely brushing a curb.when i say barely brushing, those rubber nipples on new tires were not even rubbed off.about april of 2000 i suffered a high speed blowout (65 mph) in one of the rear tires. Total mileage about 23000. Still a lot of tread left on the rear tires and front ones like new... I chose to replace all 4 at that time due to fears for my safety.dealers claimed all problems were road hazards and not under any warranty.i am 48 years old and have been driving since age16.many of those years were on the road sales with as much as 55000 miles/yr. I have never... Repeat never had to replace a tire before the tread wore out.( dot number: w208 tire size: p235 70r16 )
-right rear tire tread seperated; approx. 24 inches in length by 4 inches in width; tread seperated from the inner most load bearing area( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
Tire delaminated.(dot number: w208tiresize: p235/70r16)
Entire tread/belt separated from tire which damaged the fender and exhaust system upon its departure from the vehicle.( dot number: a308443416 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Vehicle came equipped with firestone wilderness ht tires (p235/70r16 dot w2081pt296), while driving the right rear tire blewout, on another occasion the right front tire went flat while driving slowly across a parking lot.nlm
My tires have been wearing down for some time. I do not do very much highway driving, that might be why i didn't have a real problem with the tire. I only have 24000 miles on my truck. I was starting to think about getting new tires, they were worn down alot. Two weeks ago or so i was driving down the street and felt a bumppy ride. When i got home i check the tires and found that on the front left tire i had a torn part of the tread. I could see the steel belt and the rubber had separated.i went and got a new set of tires the following day. Then a week or more later i saw an article in the paper from your agency about the tires i had on my truck. I wish i would have had the article before the tire went bad, then i could have it documented, but i didn't. Good thing i wasn't going down the highway at 70 miles per hour when this happened. It did happen and i hope that you can get out more information about this tire. Thank you.(tiresize: p235/70r16)
Tail pipe will heat up to point where rear right tire shredded. Consumer has contacted dealer.while driving, firestone wilderness ht ii tire blewout, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle and crash, dot number w2031pt166, tire size p235/70r16, consumer was injured in accident.
Tread separation, all rubber peeled off,this size should be on recall( dot number: tire size: 735 70r/16 )
All 4 tires showed cracking where the sidewall meets the tread.i had them replaced sue to safety concerns( dot number: tire size: p235 70r16 )
When the right front tire went flat, i was only driving about 40 miles per hour on grand river avenue in east lansing, michigan. Fortunately some other driver saw that the tire was very flat and tooted his horn and pointed at the tire. I was able to get to a gas station and put air in it.so i was not involved in an accident. (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number:tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tires in this failure are not on the recall list but are firestone.i was concerned so i inspected the tires.my visual inspection of all 4 tires indicated that the left front tire had wire belt edges sticking through the casing.[i put about 20 pricks in my hand feeling the inside edge]i could l put my hand under the tread and pull the it away from the tire.i replaced all four tires because of the similarity to tires on recall.after many calls to firestone, calls to firestone/bridgestone headquarters, visits to dealers, calls to ford, i have received no satisfaction or offers to reimburse me for the failure.one firestone dealer said it was because ford failed to instruct customers on proper alignment intervals.another said it was an alignment problem. When i asked how much could cause the problem he said .25 inches.i showed him the alignment i had done on replacement which was only out 0.05 inches.he then commented that the other front tire was within but at the high end of the tolerance.( dot number: w2081pt197 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tire separation and belt slippage.( dot number: w208pt187 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Almost crashed on interstate at night. Dealer gave 50% off replacement. I asked for 100% .dealer not interest in my near accident or my future safty. (tiresize: 235/70 r16)( dot number: tire size: 235/70 r16 )
I have had three tires completely delaminate and have had to replace 4 others that developed "bubbles" in the tread and were trying to delaminate. The dealer, gcr truck tire, blamed it on everything but the tires. In three instances, i was driving at low speeds and heard a "thunking" noise. Upon investigation, i find the tread coming off the tire.the dealer then puts on firestone steeltex tires, but they are coming apart now, too.( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )
2 tires already seperated,have 1 seperating on truck now-all the same make and size the one now is the third tire that seperated( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )
I replaced my firestone wilderness at tires on 7/28/00 because of cracks on the sidewalls (just prior to recall). I showed this to a service advisor at townsend ma. Ford on 9/25/98 but was advised ford does not warranty tires. My brother-in-law w/same truck & tires blew out the sidewalls of two tires while traveling on dirt roads going to his camp in northern maine. We both believe there is a defect with the p235/70r16 series of firestone wilderness tires. Although they do not qualify for the current recall program, nor did they exhibit the reported tread separation problem, i am convinced the "cracked sidewall" issue should be investigated. I would like to be notified if a defect is verified.( dot number: vn08ipu496 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Consumer replaced original firestone tires due to splitting, consumer requesting reimbursement.*mjs
Cooper tire failed. Tire size lt265/75r16 and dot # upw8b6u456.
Right front and left front tire failed while driving(firestone wilderness p235/70r16 m/s dot w208).nlm
Single vehicle accident-just prior to the accident the vehicle started to shimmy then shook violently causing the vehicle to be uncontrollable on i37. The vehicle left the highway on the right side and slammed thru brush small trees, careened off a large oak tree on the passenger side rolled three time coming to a restupside down. The vehicle was totalled and investigation by the state police revealed the right rear tread separated from the carcass of the tire causing a blowout plus a blowout on the right front tire due to the violent manuvers prior to leaving the highway. Thanks to god, seatbelts and airbages my wife and i were not killed but bruised pretty good. We still suffer neck pains and shoulder pains on the right side. (tiresize: 235/70rx16)
No summary listed for above vehicle. (dot number: w208ipt376tiresize: p235/70rx1)
While driving on a dirt road at 35 mph, the left rear tire blew out. In addition, rear frame was bent because three dealers had modified truck by putting on overloads. Also, rear springs/shocks were defective/leaking.
Front right side firestone tire experienced blowout.
8/10/00 '97 ford f150 4x2 supercab w/firestone wilderness ht p235/70r16ol inspected by firestone @ 5417 mcardle in cc texas found 1 tire w/thread separation.told this tire was not under recall notice & questioning why not.this is the number on the bad tire u9766exbm08945-3these are the numbers for the other tires including spare:u9762exbm08945-3; 25324gx8m08945-3; u9988exbm12656 (this one made in canada all others made in usa)firestone dealer only would give me any adjustment for the one bad tire & said this was in no way connected with the present firestone tire recall.was told not to worry about these ht tires.have always checked psi @ 32 to 35 & rotated tires every 6000 miles & as a owner of a ford vehicle w/firestone wilderness ht tires this problem should be investigated further.( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
Side wall cracking,dealer wants to adjust with new firestones. These are practically new and they are cracking, why would another set be any better. This is the second set of firestones that have cracked.( dot number: vncu tire size: p255/70r16 )
While driving the right front tire came off, cause unknown.please provide any details.
This is the 3rd original tire which has lost it's tread; the 1st two in febuary of this year (see previous report to nhtsa). This trip was in 108 degree temperatures traveling from austin, texas to dallas, texas. I have been very deligent to check the pressure in my tires once a week due to my travels to construction sites. My 4 year old son was traveling with me on this trip as his last summer roadtrip before school. Losing the tread this time scared me more with my son riding shotgun. These tires are still not on the replacement lists. The ford dealer blew me off because he could do nothing because the tires are not on the recall list, and he said he could not get tires anyway. The firestone dealer was also as helpful, doing nothing. Please do something for our kids futures, like put some safe tires under their parents cars and nail firestone for their shoddy workmanship.( dot number: w 208 ipt tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tires peel off also on my p235/70r16 i turn them into firestone centers store # 029386which cause me an accident on i-75 accident report no #00-03-0004964fhp.( dot number: 864180 tire size: p235/75r16 )
The cap of this tire peeled off while highway driving.do not know if these were original tires or replacement.tread on other rear tire was worn but not bad.we will keep the tire and pictures.( dot number: w208ipt137 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Temperature was over 100 degrees.tread seperated from the sidewall.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
All 4 tires on vehicle replaced with general ameri 550 as p235 70r16 tires on 8/6/99 at odometer 44,763 miles as part of normal service.left front tire on 7/20/01 at odometer approx. 68,400 miles began to deteriorate as indicated by vehicle vibration at 50 mph speed.over next 3-4 days, vehicle shaking got worse.inspected tires and found front left had separation of tread at spot between sidewall and flat surface approx. 15 in. Long.other 3 tires were ok based upon amateur visual inspection.vehicle is used exclusively on highway and city driving (no off-road or contruction sites) by wife and three children at normal rates of speed.have replaced all 4 tires with michelin tires after reading usa today article on 7/25/01. (tiresize: p235 70r16)
All 4 tires showed cracking where the sidewall meets the tread.i had them replaced sue to safety concerns( dot number: tire size: p235 70r16 )
Both incidents, involved the rear right hand tire position located directly behind the exhaust pipe exit. In both cases 90% of the tire shredded by itself down to the steel belts.tires remained inflated in both cases. Both tires had less than 20,000 miles on them. (one tire was a new replacement from the manufacturer, the 2nd was the original spare). The 1st incident occurred after 20 miles highway travel at 70mph, however the previous day the truck had completed 800 miles continuous highway driving. The 2nd incident occurred after 6 hours continous highway driving at 70mph.in both cases the incident began with severe "felt-like" wheel wobble, then immediate severe jolting and lurching of the truck across the highway lanes out of control. Fortunately no accident occured and i stopped safely. In the 2nd incident the shredding of the tire also ripped out the exhaust barckets, bent the exhaust pipe downwards (required re-bending to obtain decent road clearance). I reported the incident to ford customer service. I replaced both rear tires with new firestone wilderness tires at ford. I am now deeply worried that this will occur again, and to add insult to injury i hear there are now reports of firestone wilderness tires shedding. Is there a connection between general tires and firestone, both supplied by ford? is there a conection with the exhaust exhiting directly in front of the tire causing severe over heating of the tire? i shal be replacing the exhaust with a rear exit exhaust at mullinax..( dot number: a308443276 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Consumer experience tire blow out while driving. Nar 06/18/2003*mr
Original tires on a 1997, ford f150, p23570r16.3 out of the four firestone wilderness ht tires on show hairline cracks going all the way around the edge. Dot#nv081pt356.
Poor quality tire.tires constantly leaked air.worse tires i have ever owned. I will never pruchase firestone tires again.looking at the cnn artical i see why i had so many problems with them.i also have a small ranger with the same tires and i am looking for them to be recalled. ( dot number: )
While driving on interstate 10 the cap of the tire peeled off.this was a spare tire that was in use.i don't know the exact mileage on the tire but i assume with low mileage.we do not have any pictures or the tire.this incident happened before the recall was announced.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
General ameria, star 55 ,tire size p23570r16, dot number 84024009, tire was original equipment on listed vehicle, tire had 28 thousand miles on it.while drivingvehicle was vibrating.pulledvehicle toside of the road, and noticed right frontal tire was split right down the middle.upon inspection, dealer found another tire was splitting.
I had just merged onto 287 business north, when i heard the tire rip and a subsequent blow out.i measure the tire pressure of the other 3 tires and the pressure read good. The tire depth was just over 4mm, but the store manager who put new tires on my vehicle said that the tire wear was evenly distributed. I know the tires were approaching replacement time, but i dont think the tire should have failed.( dot number: w208irc039 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Firestone wilderness at tires p235/70r16 caused the vehicle to vibrate while driving, after the tires were replaced the vehicle experienced no further vibration, consumer request reimbursement.nlm
Failure was sudden and catastrophic.by the time i regained control of the vehicle and got to the side of the road there wasnt any tire left.i did not hit anything visible on the road and i was paying attention as i was passing a semi.( dot number: not known tire size: p235/70r16 )
Ford dealer informed me that tires were seperating.i replaced all four tires.spare is still same tires as original.spare has w208 code ( dot number: w208 tire size: p23570r16 )
Firestone wilderness ht right rear tire p235/70r16 began to shread along sidewall while driving, consumer safely pulled to the shoulder and put on spare, tire did not experience a blowout.
These are the original tires and they developed severe side wall cracking. Eventually they went flat. I went to the local dealer and he acted amazed, he said he had never seen this happen before. He wouldn't adjust them, but offered me a good deal on a new set of widerness at p255/70r16dot vncu . Now these are cracking around the side walls and the dealer wants to adjust them with new firestones. I said no thank you. These tires are practically new and they cracked, why would i trust another set! the dealer and distributor for firestone claim that is all they can do for these sizes.( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )
The tire blew to pieces.( dot number: 104sms tire size: p23570r16 )
All 4 tires were found separated the next day after a trip from mesa az to austin tx. In june.( dot number: w208lpt806 tire size: p23570r16 )
While driving the truck at 68 mph, the right front tire on the passenger's side separated from the axle. Driver lost control of the truck and crashed into the side of a tracker trailer. The dealer/manufacturer have been notified about the prolbem. The truck has not been repaired.
Sidewall seperating from tread. Could see steel cords on both front tires.dt
Driving normally in heavy traffic, the tread on my tire just popped off and caused me to veer all over roadway and into ditch.there was extensive damage to my vehicle from tread hitting undercarriage and body.police had to assist.my tires were properly inflated and i was driving under the speed limit due to heavy traffic on interstate.the temperature was about 99 f degrees. My insurance refuses to pay for a new set of tires and i don't think i should have to pay the large deductible to get repairs made on vehicle.these are obviously defective tires and i'm terrified that they will explode again.the defective tire is still inflated just no tread is left on tire.i have kept tire for evidence and taken about 30 pictures of all the damage.i do not know who to turn to for help in this matter.(tiresize: p235/70r16)
All 4 tires were found separated the next day after a trip from mesa az to austin tx. In june.( dot number: w208lpt806 tire size: p23570r16 )
Vehicle is equipped with firestone tires, wilderness/ht 23570r16.tread has began toseparate on one, and two of otherswere developing cracks.dealer has been contacted.consumer states tires were 60000 mile tires, however had to be replaced at 30000 miles.
Initial tire seperated and caused loss of control on hwy between ft. Stoketon, tx and carlsbad, nm. Replaced with spare. Two tires partial seperated on or shortly after trip back to san antonio. All five tires replaced with michelin ( dot number: tire size: oem )
I purchased 4 firestone wilderness tires from the base exchange in colorado, on the air force academy.within6 months all 4 tires had gone out.all 4 tires were replaced with other firestone tires.when they started to go bad i replaced them. (dot number: w208ipt227tiresize: 70r16)
While traveling on i-75 on october 12, 2000, i was going at a speed of 75 miles per hour when i heard a noise and felt my ford truck pull.i immediately began to slow the vehicle when all of a sudden a much louder noice and more violent shaking gripped the vehicle.i wrestled with the steering wheel of the truck as it lerched in irratic movements.i luckily was able to move it to the far right lane and onto a shoulder.how, i am not sure since traffic was heavy and a semi was closing in on the right side.when i exited the truck and looked at the front, i saw a tire almost completely disentigrated with the outside rubber strip separated from the mangled inner portions of the tire.it had literally come apart and hung onto the rim in rubber rags.( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
My left rear tire blewout while i was driving on i10east in louisiana and the beaumont firestone dealer refused to replace it without me paying full price, 1500 miles, the dealer told me to go to any firestone dealer, since my dealer is located over 100 miles from me, the only firestone dealer to help me was in port arthur and he only charged me a percentage for tire replacement and i purchased and road hazard insurance, but later decided to get rid of the tires after hearing others complaint.( dot number: tire size: p23575r16 )
I had just merged onto 287 business north, when i heard the tire rip and a subsequent blow out.i measure the tire pressure of the other 3 tires and the pressure read good. The tire depth was just over 4mm, but the store manager who put new tires on my vehicle said that the tire wear was evenly distributed. I know the tires were approaching replacement time, but i dont think the tire should have failed.( dot number: w208irc039 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Spare tire not of the same type as the other tires.
The tire's tread separated from the tire itself as described on television.luckily no one was injured from the incident.firestone has received the tire, and is in the process of acessing the damage to see whether it was a defect.( dot number: vn08pu097 tire size: p23570r16 )
Firestone, wilderness ht, original equipment on a 1997, f150, p235/70r16 size, dot#: w2hl.tires bleed down to 24psi ina matter of days.
Checking my tires i found the right front tire coming apart.the tread is separating along the area between tread and sidewall.it looks like someone is just pulling the tread off and leaving the tire with the belts showing. The tire stillhas plenty of good tread. (dot number: w2081pttiresize: p235/70r16)
Friestone atx tirebegan to separate at 12,000 miles. Consumer had to havetires replaced.
Michelin tire experienced blowout, the vehicle struck the wall causing additional damage.(ohio traffic crash report)
Happened a week before this made news.info on old tire not available( dot number: unknown tire size: 16 )
Firestone - wilderness tires cause vehicle to slidewhen making a turn on snowy or slippery roads.
The tire has approximatly 10 inches of visable tread seperation, this was noticed when i replaced the wheels and tires with new ones. The tire in question is no where near the wear bars built into the tire. I would like to know if there is any problem with these tires because i replaced the old tires with the same brand and make of tire. Are you wondering why i replaced tires i thought were good?i ordered wheels from tirerack.com and they had the firestone wilderness ht 235/70r 16 on sale for $60.00 a tire with free mounting and balancing on the wheels i bought from them. The bad tires are still on the stock rims, if you want pictures, etc. Let me know.( dot number: w2081pt136 tire size: 235/70r 16 )
Tire separated causing loss of control of vehicle and $2000.00 damage.
One tire delaminated at high speed. Filed claim with firesrtone forreplacing tire & repair of trck damage.they did so under firestone incident #018399. While claim beng processed, about a week later we noticed two more tires with metal wires poking thru sides of tread. Tok truck to irestonestore tucson, az.emplyee aware of my prior claim, and at that point he relaced 3 more tires (the 2 with metal showing + other one then in use.we had no injury, i got no hassle from firestone. Only recently was i aware of extent of firestone tire problems.the point of my report is to alert you that sixteen " tires,(we had p235/70rx16sl tires) are also a problem.i recetly reported this to ford motors.reply from them was general in nature, but they told me to be sure tires are properly inflated. I maintain these tires as i have other in the 50 years i have owned vehicles and never before have i experienced a tire delaimnation as we did with these firestone wilderness tires.a concern we now have is the tires were replaced with other wlderness "ht" tires.ee.( dot number: )
Driving along highway pulled off road as tire blew.tread was seperated from tire and we were very lucky to have been able to control vehicle our speed at the time was 35 miles per hour when this occured.went to firestone store in falmouth and paid full price for a new tire.contacted firestone direct and was reimbursed for only 1/2 the tire.i feel we should receivew the other half of the reimbursemehnt.we traded the truck in 1999. I sure hope you people will reimburse the remainder to us.thank you( dot number: tire size: 235-35-16 )
Happened a week before this made news.info on old tire not available( dot number: unknown tire size: 16 )
Tires seem to be cracking in the tread area. One tire pulled to the left when letting go of the stearing wheel. Tires have already been replaced by a tire dealer in my city by a none firestone company.(dot number: w208tiresize: p235 70r16)
No summary( dot number: w2081pt366 tire size: p235/70r16 )
The tire blew out.. The rubber peeling away from the metal( dot number: )
Right front and right rear firestone wilderness ht (p235/70r16) tires failed.nlm
Truck was giving a bumpy ride at various speeds. Went to my mechanic who examined the tires upon my complaint. He pointed out on both front tires where the tread was starting to separate from the sidewall. Told me not to drive the vehicle on the highway at all due to impending danger. Took vehicle to ford, they told me they could not replace the tires. Called firestone, they would replace with the same tires that i was having trouble with. Called ford co.in detroit, customer service told me that nothing could be done, firestone problem. I got the run around. Replaced tires on my own and have saved the firestone tires should they be recalled for tread separation. (dot number: w208tiresize: p235/70r16)
The p25570r16 tire on the frontrear right has blown out twice in the course of 2 weeks. The tire is new and splits down the middl newest tire put on 2weeks ago only has 60% of the tire left. A goodyear tire blew out tow weeks after purchase.
Wrong type of tires installed on vehicle, causing vehicle to shift from side to side.
General tire blew out (p23570r15).
At 31,500 the right rear tire developed a large blister where the tread was separating from the casing.i replaced the tire. Less than 7000 miles later the tread on the rplacement tire separated from the casing.( dot number: tire size: 16 )
Tires have very poor traction, hydroplane easily on wet pavement, even at low speeds.
The tire pressure in the goodyear tire has to be perfectly maintained in order to have control of the truck, consumer had a slightly low rear tire and when he swerved to miss something in the road he lost control of the vehicle and slid down a concrete barrier.nlm
Tire was loosely installed resulting in excessive wear to the sidewalls (goodyear wrangler p225/70r16). Mjs
This is the 3rd original tire which has lost it's tread; the 1st two in febuary of this year (see previous report to nhtsa). This trip was in 108 degree temperatures traveling from austin, texas to dallas, texas. I have been very deligent to check the pressure in my tires once a week due to my travels to construction sites. My 4 year old son was traveling with me on this trip as his last summer roadtrip before school. Losing the tread this time scared me more with my son riding shotgun. These tires are still not on the replacement lists. The ford dealer blew me off because he could do nothing because the tires are not on the recall list, and he said he could not get tires anyway. The firestone dealer was also as helpful, doing nothing. Please do something for our kids futures, like put some safe tires under their parents cars and nail firestone for their shoddy workmanship.( dot number: w 208 ipt tire size: p235/70r16 )
Left rear tire separated. Has been certified by local ford dealer( dot number: tire size: 235-70r-16 )
Vehicle passed state inspection 04/27/01. On 05/20/01 while driving on 2 lane hwy at 50mph the left front tireseparated at the outer sidewall causing a "blow out"1/3 of tread became dislodged forcing us to pull to side of road with probable damage to the wheel. Fortunately, no-one in the vehicle or surrounding vehicles were injured. Of note we had our two children ages 2&3 in the vehicle with us. We have contacted both ford motor co. And firestone and have been treated rather rudely and informed that these tires are not under recallat this time. I came across an article from august 2000 that stated that the nhtsa considered any wilderness at/ht with dot #'s ofvd,hy,w2 were considered unsafe. Have there been any other reported problems with these tires and is there any recourse we should take? (dot number: w208tiresize: p235/70r16)
No summary listed for above vehicle.( dot number: vn08 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Heading south on i75, tire started feeling rough.slowed to 68 mph.tire exploded leaving trail of black smoke near macon.took it to nearest firestone dealer on 08/11/00.told me it wasn't one of the tires in current recall.would order replacement to arrive in 6 days.no status.tire is still in bed of my truck.everyone is amazed i didn't damage myself or anyone else.you may visit, or can upload photo.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
While traveling on i-75 on october 12, 2000, i was going at a speed of 75 miles per hour when i heard a noise and felt my ford truck pull.i immediately began to slow the vehicle when all of a sudden a much louder noice and more violent shaking gripped the vehicle.i wrestled with the steering wheel of the truck as it lerched in irratic movements.i luckily was able to move it to the far right lane and onto a shoulder.how, i am not sure since traffic was heavy and a semi was closing in on the right side.when i exited the truck and looked at the front, i saw a tire almost completely disentigrated with the outside rubber strip separated from the mangled inner portions of the tire.it had literally come apart and hung onto the rim in rubber rags.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
While right rear tire was being repaired, mechanic noticed that inside liner was separating. Mechanic claimed this was caused by tire being too close toexhaust, heat was destroying tire.
First two incidents involved tire blowouts at 50-70 mph. Each blowout appears to start as a tear along the outter edge of the tread where it meets the belts and then tore to a point in the sidewall.essentially tearing a triangular chunk out fo the side of the tire.in reading all about current recall, it seems these tires are experiencing a similar problem.i do prescribed regular maintainence (3k) as directed by ford and almost all my miles are highway miles.now i have a third tire exhibiting tire peal when not 2k miles ago i had firestone representative tell me i had at least 10k miles left on all my tires.i find it incredibly hard to believe such a highly rated product as firestone produces should fail 3 times on the same vehicle in the same fashion.if you need to see the tire that's peeling i still have it.but independent tire dealers have all said treadwear would indicate longer tire life but the tire is definetly peeling of the belts.( dot number: tire size: p235-70r16 )
The inside ofthe right front tire was pulling away from the tire itself.
Firestone widerness ht tires p235/70r16 dot vno81pt227 experienced tread separation, vehicle rode bumpy due to faulty tires.
While driving with snow and ice onroad vehicle went into a skid, and then8-10 feet down a ditch.driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown.this veheicle had four recalls.the first recall was just after two months aftetr purchase.the consumer received multiple injureis during the accident as the result of air bag failure.consumer had three tire blow outs within the last seven months.
Tire blowout at 60mph at35,358mileage in nm. 5/08/2000.( dot number: canada tire size: p235/70r16 )
First two incidents involved tire blowouts at 50-70 mph. Each blowout appears to start as a tear along the outter edge of the tread where it meets the belts and then tore to a point in the sidewall.essentially tearing a triangular chunk out fo the side of the tire.in reading all about current recall, it seems these tires are experiencing a similar problem.i do prescribed regular maintainence (3k) as directed by ford and almost all my miles are highway miles.now i have a third tire exhibiting tire peal when not 2k miles ago i had firestone representative tell me i had at least 10k miles left on all my tires.i find it incredibly hard to believe such a highly rated product as firestone produces should fail 3 times on the same vehicle in the same fashion.if you need to see the tire that's peeling i still have it.but independent tire dealers have all said treadwear would indicate longer tire life but the tire is definetly peeling of the belts.( dot number: tire size: p235-70r16 )
Pe00-020; original equipment on 1997, ford f150 with 50,000 miles, p 235/70r16 and dot # w208pt1247. Two front tires were coming apart, tread was pulling apart. Consumer can stick hand into the tire that was pulling apart.
Left front tirefell off while driving under 5 mph when making a turn, and an accident occurred.dealer is not aware of the problem.
No summary( dot number: w2081pt366 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Pe00-020; tires size 23570r16, dotw2, original equipment, ford, f150 1997. Rear driver's side tire blewoutwhile driving at approximately 15-20 mph, sidewall was very thin, ford's opinion was that those tires were not intended for trucks, but for passenger vehicles. Tires were firestone wilderness ht.
The raised white lettering on the sides of all 4 tires have splits in them and the cords are showing( dot number: vn 08 tire size: 23570r 16 )
Aluminum tires cracked at the bead, causing a slow leak. Manufacturer has stopped using aluminum and is now using steel.
Bead separated at juncture where tire joins sidewall-3/5 around tire-losing air-steel belts exposed.drove to tn. Twice in june with tire.found problem at rotation of tires.still plenty of tread on tire/( dot number: vn08ipu386 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Firestone tires sidewalls cracked.
Sidewall seperation after approximately 1,000 miles.purchased from mobile/firestone; us2 service center; 1301 e cloverland drive; ironwood, mi 49938 (906-932-0700).tire replaced free of charge.( dot number: tire size: 255/70/r16 )
Tire sidewall plugged by dealership unknowingly by consumer, which resulted in loss of air.mjs
Last summer (2000) my family and i were driving from merced, ca to santa cruz, ca for vacation.the temps were around 100 degrees.i have a 1997 f-150 xlt extended cab with wilderness ht tires and approximately 22,000 miles.the right rear tire sidewall separated from the tread and blewout. I purchased another wilderness ht tire in santa cruz for a replacement.this was about one month before the recall of the wilderness at tires.this year during the same trip and same conditions and about 27,000 miles on the same truck we arrived in santa cruz and i noticed the right rear tire had a large chunk of tread missing and the steel belt was exposed.this was along the side of the tire near the sidewall. I examine the left rear tire and noticed a crack forming in the same area. I had placed the new tire purchased in 2000 on the front of the truck with the spare and the tires on the back were original equipment tires.i still have the tires and photographs of the separation. (dot number: w208tiresize: p235/70r16)
While driving, passenger rear goodyear wrangler ap tire p255/70r16 dot pdcuf8wr416 exploded from inner and outer sidewall, consumer replaced all 4 tires, the remaining tires still had good tread depth remaining.
The firestone wilderness ht p235/70r16 tires experienced blisters on the sidewall, which caused vibration while driving.*mjs
Original equipment on a 1997, f150, p235/75r16 size. Tread is starting to crack along the sidewall.
Consumer was checking vehicle in front of his home andnoticed that steel belt wascomingfrom the tire. Also, steel belts were comimng fromother two at34,000 miles.theywere firestone wilderness tires#ht10s #p23570r16. All four tires were replaced.dot #w208ipt236, all four tires experienced sidewall separation.
Spare on the truck is 16' and the truck comes with 17' tires from the factory. Spare tire is too small for 4 wheel drive.
Driving at 40 mph in 1997 ford f-150 pickup on 4 lane highway.heard noise towards rear of vehicle. No collision spare tire exited bottom of bed . Bounced on roadway across traffic on other side of 4 lane on coming traffic behind then and infront of vehicles.somehow no one collided with the rolling spare tire as it exited the roadway to the should of roadway.tire now in bed of truck not underneath until i can repair due to broken cable that supported tire.
Spare tire lift and holder
The spare tire that is mounted on vehicle is rubbing against the frame or body of vehicle, causing the tire to be worn in 8 different places.consumer noticed this while changing a flat, the rubber tread had worn down to the plastic.please provide any further information.
Emergency spare tire has never been used. Had taken vehicle to wal mart to have tires rotated. Mechanic could not use spare tire due to damage from storage of cross board supports. Tire had severe indentations. Good year ps235/704x16 sl bsw.
Front hubs work intermittently when in 4 wheel drive. Took to dealer and he said that since they cannot duplicate the problem (wouldnt work for me on grass), that they stated that there is no problem, but if you have one to call a tow truck if you get stuck again.also another problem--spare tire and wheel assembly were replaced by charapp with wrong diameter tire and wheel.dealer did not recommend using this size spare tire because it was a different size than the original tires on the truck.this makes no sense for them to give me this spare when they admit it is a safety hazard..
Spare tire damaged due to design of the mounting system which cut grooves into the sidewall.
Spare on the truck is 16' and the truck comes with 17' tires from the factory. Spare tire is too small for 4 wheel drive.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the spare tire carrier detached from the end of the spare tire retainer.the contact was traveling 35 mph ,and stated that the vehicle did not hit any bumps.the current and failure mileages were 81,000.the consumer states that the retainer was at the end of the cable assembly used to lower and raise the spare tire. The consumer also states that the tire bounced 6ft in the air and almost hit the card behind him. Update 05/04/07
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.while driving 30 mph, the rear of the vehicle bounced off the ground for approximately three seconds.the contact pulled over and noticed that the spare tire detached from the vehicle.the dealer stated that the cable to the spare tire holder was corroded and caused the failure.the spare tire holder was replaced.there were no damages.the vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown.the failure mileage was 156,000 and current mileage was 176,000.
Spare tire is mounted under vehicle against frame resulting in damage to tire.
Spare tire is mounted under vehicle against frame resulting in damage to tire.
Cable of spare tire carrier broke, causing spare tire & support bracket to fall onto roadway.
Spare tire is mounted under vehicle against frame resulting in damage to tire.
Grooves worn into spare tire sidewall due to rubbing agains frame beneath truck bed.tire has never been used and now may be unsafe since the grooves are 15-20% into the sidewall.ford dealer referred me to the manufacturer who denied any problem.
The consumer experienced tire tread separation twice while driving and the later one caused damage to the vehicle.(firestone wilderness ht p235 170r161045)
Was gettingfront end aligned due tovehicle drifting to the right. Mechanic noticed that tire tread was separating on all 4 tires.firestone, wilderness ht,p235/70r16 with 52,000 miles. Dot#w2081pt296.
My tires are not listed in the recall but i think they should be.i had a tire person check them and he said they are cracking and should be replaced as soon as possible. Firestone has not gone far enough in their recall, leaving lots of people like me on the road with unsafe tires and no help.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
I have had three tread separations since buying this truck new. The first on 02/98, the second 05/06/00 which caused $750 body damage and the third on 08/10/00 which occured during the repairs in the meantime from the second one.continental tire paid for the second tires damage but balked at the third. I am suing them in small claims court for $2200 for the repair of the truck. We go to arbitration june 14th, 2001 in benson az.these tires are a piece of junk.i would had a rolloverif i had been driving any faster than i did (55 mph)andhad not been alert to the situation. Temperature had nothing to do with it as the 2nd on occured late at night and the 3rd was in the morning. I cannot express my grief invoved in this,ameritech tires should never ever be sold on any vehicle and dealing with this company is fruitless as they intentially destroyed the tire and evidence even though i have proof that i called to claim the tire back four times. They claim the tire had a repair in it which caused the flat. The tire never lost air and it was the tread that fell off, not a flat tire. But they destroyed the evidence.we are not dealing with a decent manufacturer. We are dealing with a company that makes tires that are "unsafe at any speed". And they know it. (dot number: p235-70-16tiresize: p235-70-16)
Owner concerned because three out of four firestone wilderness size 16" tires went flat within a two week period for no apparent reason.tire size p23570r16, original tire equipment, andtire mileage 39,000. Tires were taken to a firestone dealership. Two of the tires have been replaced at owner's expense. Dot#w208.
Tread separated from tire and caused damage to underside of pickup.i do not have the exact date of the accident but i believe it was in 1997 or 1998.all the original tires have now been replaced.
Firestone, wilderness ht, dot w208 1pt 166, p23570r16 1045 original tires on ford, f150, 1997. Driver's side rear tire has a bulge and surrounding that bulge, tread appears to be separating from tire.
Cord ripped under tread causing bubble and separation of tread -- no resulting accident occurred. (tiresize: p235/70/16)
Had a tire to come apart, tire tread just peeled off, causing damagetovehicle.
Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: vehicle experienced a warping sound fromfront.taken to firestone for inspection, and informedconsumer that all tires were showing tread separation ona 1997, ford f150,original equipment, p235/70r16, dot# w2081pt237.also, informed consumer that tires were not covered under recall, and only could provide a prorate charges for replacement.
Pe00-020; original equipment on ford, f150, 1997 tire size p235/70r16 with 29,000 miles. Right front tire had its steel belt separated, and on right rearexperieneced a blowout . Consumer replaced all 4 tires at a owners expense. After steel belt separation on front tires, the customer replaced all four tires.
Original equipment on ford f150,1997 with 20,000 miles. Driving at approximately 25 mph in wet weatherwhen right rear tire rubber tread came off, causing vehicle to lose controland run into ditch. Therewas some body damage.tire is still inflated . Tire size p23570r16,dot w2081pt126.
Firestone wilderness ht tire , size# p235/70r16, dotw208,equiped on a 1997 ford f150. Right front tire experienced tread separation where sidewall meets tread, the tires were replaced at 31985 miles. *nlm*yd
Firestone wilderness ht tire(p235 70 r16) experienced tread separation causing damage to vehicle behind wheel well.
Right rear tire tread suffered the same failure as being described nationwide to other tires of firestone brand.( dot number: tire size: 265/75/16 )
Firestone,wilderness ht,p235/70r16, dot unknown, originalequipment on a 1997, ford, f150with 35000 miles. At 65-70 mphright rear tire had tread separation, 2 weeks later at 65 mph,left rear tire had tread separation.
Pe00020; original equipment on a ford f150 1997, tire size p235r16,dot number vn081pu107. Two frontal tires and entire outer edge is disintegrating at the place where tread starts.tires have around 25 thousands miles on them and are 16 inches. The two bad tires were replaced by firestone.
Tire blew out and vehicle rolled. Tire is 255/70-16. Policyholder called concerning any sub against firestone. Tires invloved are firestone wilderness tires, size 255/70-16(steel belted radial). (claim# 33-0235-399) *mw
Left front tire came apart.the tread belt trapped between rim and truck then the truck immediately veared to the left.
Tire failed and very nearly caused crash.elmira,n.y. Firestone store (eric)denies any type of responsibility or recall. Mr. Bill vanderwater at firestone denies any kind of fault orrecall with tire. Another tire dealership told me about the firestone recall, my wife and neighbor know about it and it was on the nbc evening news but firestone denies it. I require some proof in writing that firestone has issued a recall on their wilderness tires because i intend to take firestone to court .( dot number: unknown tire size: p235/70r16 )
Firestone wilderness ht passenger side rear tire p235/75r15 experienced tread separation almost causing crash, firestone is not willing to assist due to tire not being part of recall.
Pe00020; firestone,wilderness ht ii, originial equipment on 1997, ford f150, tire size p23570r16, anddot w208. All four tires had cracks alongtread, notsidewall.ford said it was not safe to drive ontires.please provide further information. Firestone wilderness at p235/70/r16 *mw
I have had to replace 3 tires total. Approximately every 4 months one of the tires will have the belts split. ( dot number: tire size: 16 )
Consumer'sson was traveling about 70mph on the highway there was a blowout, and felt vehicle was jerking.consumer was facing the opposite side of the highway.got out of vehicle and saw rear on passenger's side was damaged, and rubber tread had come off the tire.also, muffler pipe was hanging from the vehicle.there was front end damage.*ml
I was driving on the expressway doing 65mph and all of a sudden my truck started out of control i pulled off the side of the road and checked everything and couldnt see any problems.i resumed speed up to 65 and it started jumping all over the road again.i reduced the speed to 45mph and acme home.the following monday i heard about the tire problems that firestone was having so i took the truck to a service station and was told that all 4 tires tread was seperating and i needed new tires,i trier calling ford and firestone to no avail,all lines stayed busy.i finally e mailed them and their reply was that they were not recalling 16 inch tires at all.i took the truck to the firestone store and they focumented that the tires were seperating and they would exchange them for new firestone tires for $495.00.i have gone to a michelin tire store and bought new tires.my old tires had plenty of tread left because i drive verry safe,i am 71 years old and was afraid to put firestones back on the truck.i kept the tires and all the documentation from everyone.people cant afford to spend their social security check on tires instead of food.these tires should be recalled at least on a case by case basis until this problem is solved and people get their money back from having to replace defective tires.i am one of the lucky ones that lived to tell about it.please let me know what can be done,sincerely,tommy wages( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )
On 7/20/00 both rear tires were replaced (adjusted at 50%) by firestone for belt/tread seperations.these are 16 inch tires failing in the same mode as the 15 inch now being recalled.both remaining original tires have cracks around the side/edges where the belt is bonded to the tire body.firestone dealer said this is "normal".( dot number: w2081pt316 tire size: 235/70r16 )
These firestone wilderness ht tires are unsafe and need to be recalled with all of the other firestone wilderness tires. I have suffered the same tire tread separation as the at tires and ford and firestone refuse to help. (tiresize: 16 inch)
Driving down the interstate at 55 mph, all the tread came off my tire.the shrapnel caused $1200 worth of damage to my wheel well and gas tank.it tore off the tube from the gas tank which allows one to fill the tank.i lost control of the vehicle for a short time, but luckily i was in the right lane and maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road.the tire didn't deflate.another tire went flat a month ago.it deflated in a parking lot and couldn't be replaced because all of the rubber had caused a lump on one side of the tire and completely fell apart after it was changed.a year ago, another"exploded" going approx. 30 mph.all of the tires had more than adequate tread left on them.we are submitting a property damage report to continental/general tires, 1440-l westinghouse blvd., charlotte, nc28273.we have also sent the tire from the 7/27/00 incident back to them.it is probably not covered by any warranty but it is odd that 3 of these tires failed in unusual ways.it is a miracle i was not injured from the last incident.i am lucky the fuel tank was not ruptured, only the fuel spout was missing and gasoline had not leaked out. I was not able to put gas in the tank.the tire with no tread looks like the firestone recall tires.have you investigated the general tires or had any complaints?( dot number: 2842006d tire size: p235/70r16 )
Pe00 020; consumer inspectedtires andnoticed that tread on all four tires ofhad split.
Was driving 60mph andpulling an open dual axle trailer,left rear tire lost its tread. Was making a thumping noise before it came off.had heard a noise, and noticed black smoke coming from rear. Tire maintained air pressure, even though it was gone. Later,was travelingand right rear tire lost part of tread.1997, ford, f150,p235/70r16. Was original equipment on truck.firestone wilderness ht ii tires, dot number w208 1pt.
Tread came off tire. I was able to pull over to the side without damage. I have sent three e-mails to ford, three e-mails to firestone and two e-mails to the dealer with only one form letter reply from ford. I still have two of these tires on my truck. Thank you.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
The tread seems to be seperating from the rest of the tire. There is a small wire mesh between the two.( dot number: w208 tire size: p23570r16 )
Pe00020; original equipment on a 1997, ford, f150.firestone wilderness at tire size p23570r16.while driving 65 mphonhighwaytread on the right rear tire separated.
Tires did not last over 30,000 miles. As the tread wore, the truck began to wobble and the steel belts started showing through the rubber. Tire size p23570r16. Owner replaced all 4 tires. Tires not included in recall (00t-005) *cj
Back in may we had a firestone, wilderness ht developed a spot on the tread and quickly the steel belts could be seen coming through. It had sort of a lump to begin with. A couple of days ago, we noticed the other back tire doing the same thing. It has about 44000 miles on it.( dot number: unk tire size: p235/70r16 )
I had my tires inspectected the day the nhtsa issued a warning that included my tire model.upon inspection, it was discovered that the tread had begun to separate from the tire; the steel belts are protruding from the bottom of the sidewall.i had the tires replaced immediately, but later found that i would not be reimbursed because the tires were not manufactured in decatur, il.they were manufactured in quebec. (tiresize: 235/70/r16) (tiresize: 235/70/r16)( dot number: tire size: 235/70/r16 )
Bought the vehicle used jan 2000.developed vibration characteristic of out-of-balance tires.when i had them balanced and front end checked, one tire had to be replaced due to tread separation.vehicle still has slight vibration at highway speed, and i suspect another tire may be becominhg separated.firestone claims there have been no reports of failures of the 16-inch wilderness ht.can this be the first?( dot number: unkn tire size: p235/70r16 )
Rear passenger side orginial equipment, general, amer-550 tire size p235/70r16 with thirty thousand miles on them.tread began to bulge, then separated.dealer has yet to be contacted. Consumer purchased 4 more tires, but feels they should not have failed with only 33000 miles on them, dot number a308443057.
Consumer stated tires failed prematurely by splitting where the tread meets the sidewalls and the steel belts were showing.consumer replaced the tires and requested reimbursement from firestone, however the claim was denied because the tires were purchased prior to august 1, 2000 consumer is requesting an appeal.(firestone at 235/70/16).*jg
Consumer was traveling 55mph when left front tire blewout. Pulled over to change tire, and noticedtread had separated fromcasing. It was deflated. Had managed to control vehicle at the time.1997, ford, f150,p255/70r16.
Steel belt separated from the tire. (dot number: w208ipt446tiresize: p235/70r16)
Steel belt is separating,the same problem there having on the 15 inch wilderness tires that are being recalled. (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number:tire size: p235/70r16 )
Firestone: tread came off and damaged truck. (claim# 18-0408-033) *mw
I traveled to houston fron north carolina.on my way back my passenger side rear tire fell apart on i-610.lucky for me, i was just getting on i-610 from an on ramp.i was able to safely pull all the way over to the right .i found that my tire had just torn apart on me.i called ford extended service and they had a tow truck come in and replace the tire with my spare.once in nc, i repaced all my tires for fear of a reoccurance of the problem in my other tires.unfortunately for me, i replaced the tires with the same name brand and type. I did not know that the tires were under investigation or i would have bought another brand.i estimated the $300.00 damage on the lost tire, the questionable condition of the mag rim, and the lost rim cover.i think that it is criminal that ford and firestone have known about this problem for years and not informed their customers.i hope nhtsa does everything in their power to correct this.i will continue to pursue this with both firestone and ford.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
The tread of the right rear tire came off while driving causing damage to the muffler and other components of the vehicle (firestone wilderness ht 235/70/16 dot w208).nlm
Pe-00-020- firestone wilderness ht p23570r16 tire on a 1997 ford f150, tire size not available when driving the right rear tire separated fromtread.there is only 25 thousand miles on the tires.dot# w2ub1pt466.
Four tires have gone flat on vehicle, stones go through the tread very easily.
While the vehicle was in for a check up dealer informed consumer that tread was separating fromtire on a 1997,ford, f150, original equipment, tire size p235/70r16; dot# w2081pt236. Firestone notified.*yd
Tire had a large bubble come up on the middle of the tread. The steel belts could be seen coming through. The area was very soft to the touch( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
Tire became noisy and began to vibrate, inspected tires and found a 6" strip totally separated with much larger separation under the tread. Removed tire and took to firestone, they indicated this was an "ordinary" separation and subject only to their standard prorated warranty. I declined thier offer and will look elsewhere for tires. I am certainly concerned about this failure along with the potential failure of the other 3 firestone tires, i'm still riding on. Sincerely,bob mann.( dot number: w208 tire size: p23570r16 )
Firestone wilderness tires p235/70r16 experienced tread separation on 3 different occasions, dot bm089434, consumer contacted firestone who said it was not their problem.
Since i recently learned about firestone's tire problem i thought i would send this to you.in 1998 i was driving 70mph in my 1997 f-150 on an interstate and my right rear tire (firestone wilderness) blew out.since it was the rear tire, i still had steering ability so i did not wreck.i now buy goodyear!! ( dot number: tire size: 215-75-16 )
Tread came off of the tire while driving at 75mph, tire disconnected from vehicle, causing the vehicle to go out of control. Also,knocked underneath, causing vehicle to cut off and power steering went out. Dealer contacted, and stated the tires were not under warranty and they cannot duplicate the problem, damage to vehiclewas $700, and vehicle was not driveable. General tires 235/70/16 . Tire companies contacted and,could notduplicate the problem.
The tread on the tire is separating from the remainder of the tire.a firestone dealer has inspected all 4 tires and advised me of this condition.he also pointed out that the metal bands are showing though in several areas where the tread joins the sidewall.he also pointed out knots in the tires.they are scheduled for replacement next wednesday with a 60% mileage adjustment.i was advised my particular tires were not covered by the recall.it is my opinion my tire failure is the same failure that is being experienced with the 15" tire and this particular size should be looked into as well.( dot number: w2081pt276 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Two rear firestone wilderness/at tires, p235r7516 onford f150, 1997 have been exposed to tread separation while driving at 60 to 70 mph under dry hot weather conditions.firestone has been contacted.both failures occurred within a month of each other.
Tires blewout due to tread separation.
A part of the tread came off of the tire while driving on the highway in tennessee. I can put my hand between the tread and the inner tire.( dot number: vn08ipu046 tire size: p235/70 16 )
Right-rear general tire, size: 235/70r16, dot: unknown has a blister developing in sidewall, andtread is beginning to crack and separate, there are less than 1,000 miles on the tires, and they are not original equipment on 1997, ford, truck f150.*note: consumer filed previous complaint on a different tire (odi reference # 899641).
Tread belt separation from tire casing started. Mechanic detected it before complete failure. (dot number: w2081pt236tiresize: p23570r16)
While driving, right front firestone wilderness tire experienced tread separation, causing damage to the wheel well.
Firestone wilderness ht tire (9p235/70r16) tread failed while driving.nlm
Original manufacturing equipment on a 1997, ford, f150, tire size p23570r16 with 28,000 miles on them.two offour tires developed splits between the tread. Also one of the two tires replaced developed splits. General 550 ameri as bw tires, dot number a308443088 and a308443286, consumer also had two firestone wilderness at tires on the back of the vehicle, isze p235/70r16, consumer states these tires had an agressive tread, these tires were purchased 19-oct-1998.
The left rear tire shed a piece of tread 12 inches long.the rest of the tread appears to be close to separation where the tread joins the sidewall.this separation appears almost the entire circumference of the tire.i have photos that i can e-mail and the tire is still in my possession. (dot number: w208tiresize: p235/70r16)
A part of the tread came off of the tire while driving on the highway in tennessee. I can put my hand between the tread and the inner tire.( dot number: vn08ipu046 tire size: p235/70 16 )
While driving there was a flapping noise coming from rear passenger's tire. Consumer noticed that tread was separating.tire was replaced.
Firestone wilderness at tires, p23575r15, dot vdhl1p1323 were showing signs of tread separation, all 4 tires were cracked around the sidewalls, firestone denied refund request because this particular tire is not on recall.
Consumer was traveling about 75mph onhighway and heard a noise/ vibration.he was able to pull over toshoulder, andleft front tire tread separatedfromvehicle.general, ameri550, 85 23570r16.the first occurancewas july 2001, right rear tire blewout while driving causing the vehicle to fishtail and enter another lane of traffic (dota308443316 general ameri 550 as).nlm
Belts broken in 2 radial tires at one time; no accident or additional damage. No visual damage to other front tire but steering still erratic at road speeds.
While driving on two occasions the tread separated from the tire resulting in the handling of the vehicle becoming difficult (firestone wilderness ht p235-70r16 1045).nlm
Firestone had me take it to a tire store(d&d tire) and had all 5 tires inspected and the 4 on the ground had tread separation in the outer belts of the tires, and one of the tire's has only approx. 15000 miles on it , i replaced it because of road hazard cut in the sidewall of the oem,i feel that the tire problem started at about 24000to 26000 mile on the truck because it started pulling to the left at that time i had the alignment check and it showed good, never thinking it was the tire's because the tread looked good on all of them, i wish now i would have had them checked by a trained expert.
Pe00 020 ; consumerwas traveling about 70mph on the highway and heard a hitting noise. She looked though sideview mirror , and she saw tire tread flying in the wind.she was able to control vehicle, and pulled over to a parking lot.rear tire tread had separated, andtire was still deflated.tire was a firestone wilderness.16inches.
Tire thread separation damaging right rear fender and exhaust pipe (tiresize: p235/70r16)
While driving 50 mph the tread separated from the wheel, knocking out insulation and computer, second time caused damage to the paint job, third time notice vibration and then discovered tread separating from the tire.
On 7/20/00 both rear tires were replaced (adjusted at 50%) by firestone for belt/tread seperations.these are 16 inch tires failing in the same mode as the 15 inch now being recalled.both remaining original tires have cracks around the side/edges where the belt is bonded to the tire body.firestone dealer said this is "normal".( dot number: w2081pt316 tire size: 235/70r16 )
Heat from exhaust is heating up the tires, causing the tire tread to come apart, this has happened twice on the interstate, and is a safety issue. *ml
Tread separated from right front tire, causing damage to fender well and emission control components.upon inspection of other tires, steel belting could be seen on two of the remaining tires even though there was at least 3/16 of tire tread on edge of tire.all tires were replaced.had this tire failed in heavy traffic, the consequences could have been severe.( dot number: w 208 ipt tire size: p235/70r16 )
This tire is not on the recall list.it failed like the recalls in that the tread seperated from the car casing.you could put your hand under the tread and pull it away from the casing.i had all the tires replaced.firestone nor ford would help me in getting compensated for the failure. (dot number: dotw2081pttiresize: p235/70r16)
Two factory original tires suffered tread separation at highway speeds in summer desert conditions.one tire had 43,000 miles and the other about 45,000 miles.separation occured within several months of each other.dealer was notified when the second event occured about 1 month prior to the reports about the firestone tires.ford was not very interested and i could get no information on the number of failures of this type of tire.i still have one tire.general tire wants to get it back.(tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
Consumer was getting inside ofvehicle andnoticed that right rear tire tread began to separate firestone, wilderness #ht, p2357016.fireston was notified.
Had just gotten off of the interstate after about an 8hr drive, all on the interstate, 65mph avg speed, when i began to notice a strange vibration and associated strange thumping sound. Pulled over to the side of the road and realized that the passenger rear tire had gone flat.called aaa and the replaced with the spare.upon inspection of the tire to determine the cause of the flat it was discovered that a section of the tread, about 5 inches, had peeled away from the tire core.the 3 remaining tires were checked for proper inflation and were all found to be in the 35psi range.weather was sunny and in the low 90s.also the remaining tires were inspected for any signs of failure and numerous cracks between the tread area and sidewall were noted and all tires were replaced. There was an estimated 50% of original tread remaining.
After being driven found out that tires were separating on the side where consumer replaced them.
The consumer experienced tire tread separation twice while driving and the later one caused damage to the vehicle.(firestone wilderness ht p235 170r161045)
The tires haven't failed. Concern on cracking around tread on all 4. All have tread life.(tiresize: p255/70r16)
Tire had a large bubble come up on the middle of the tread. The steel belts could be seen coming through. The area was very soft to the touch( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
Pe 00 020/tread separation: left front tire experienced a blowoutwhile traveling at highway speed of 68 mph with driver and one passenger in a 1997, ford, f150; original equipment, tire size p235/70r16, dot# w2081pt207. No injuries/no damages; firestone was not notified at this time.
Premature treadwear. All four tires replaced. Tires maintained and rotated per manufacturer recommendation.( dot number: tire size: 23570r16 )
Tread separation at high rate of speed causing loss of control and damage to wheel well.(dot number: w2081pt036tiresize: p235/70r16)
This vehicle had firestone atx tires.while driving at 65 mphtread separated on the rear passenger side,ripping the fiberglass fender that's around the rear tire. Dealer has not been contacted.
Pe00 020; consumerwas traveling about 65mph onhighwayand heard a noise.right rear tire tread separated.firestone wilderness #ht p23570r16 .he has contacted firestone.
Tire treads came off firestone tire on i.v. And caused damage to fender & muffler. A. 390 claim. S. Possible. Firestone wilderness ht p235/70r16 104s lost tread and damaged pick-up. Ni and he stated thta the tire is in the back of truck and that the tire had 35,000 miles on it and is two years only, ni has stated that he was reviewed information on lawsuit pending on tire over the internet on the same tire, ni went to firestone and they refused to assist ni, ni could not give make or model of tire, moved to f/o for handling. (claim# 53-c581-678) *mw
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side road and heard a banging noise. Right rear tire tread separated. Consumer notifiedfirestone.there were no injuries. Tire size p235/70r16 and dot # w208-ipt. The second tire tread also separated and was replaced by the customer.the tires were firestone wilderness.
While driving down freeway with a/c on andblower motor stopped working, cabinwas filled with smoke fromdashboard. Consumer hit brakes andfront tire tread came off.consumer spun out on freeway, took to dealer, and thats were it is now. Continental generalamer 550 radial, size 23570r6 tires.
I know that these are not the tires that are being recalled but they seem to have the same problem as the recalled tires. Tread is becoming separated from the tire.the first tire showed this problem last oct. The second one occurred recently and the other tires look as if they will develop tread separation soon.these tire are suppose to have a tread life of 60000 miles. (tiresize: p235/70r16)
I was driving on hwy 64 north from hampton va. To annandale va. I was in the middle lane when suddenly i heard two explosive sounds and immediately realized there had been a blowout. I immediately had to lock my arms to the steering wheel and slowly eased the car to the right shoulder. Upon getting out of the truck and viewingthe damage i realized that i was fortunate that i was uninjured. The blowout left two holes four inches in diameter. The blowout was at the point on the tire where the tread and the main body of the tire meet.( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 )
Consumer noticed deep cracks around the outer edges of the tires, consumer took the tires to a firestone store and after an inspection, was informed that the tread was beginning to separate, these tires were a part of recall 01t016 that the consumer never received, however the firestone store stated that since the recall was over with, there was nothing that could be done for the consumer, firestone wilderness at tires, no further specific tire information given.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph onhighway and suddenly there was vibration.he pulled over to shoulder, and saw thattread separated fromrim,right front tire had tread come off. Firestone wilderness #ht, p23570r16,#dot w20. Consumer had contacted firestone.firestone told him that his tires weren't the ones fromdecatur, illinois.
Complete tread seperation of the right rear tire, due to the location of the exhaust pipe
Tire tread separated from tire.while on a vacation trip with my family at 70 mph a 3" by 16" of tire tread came off of my firestone wilderness htx tire.( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
Tires were less the 2years old, steel belts showing through tread.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tire blowout with visible tread separation.blowout occurred at 30 mph while travelling within residential neighborhood.all four tires kept for further investigation. (dot number: a308443526tiresize: p235/70r16)
Tread separation problem as on the 15" sizes, tire did not blow, had correct tire pressure, firestone product liabilities section paid for the damage, but firestone would not reimburse me for new tires purchased as this size is not in recall.i feel they should as the same problem is evident in this size.( dot number: tire size: 735 70r 16 )
Each tire (4) had tread separation. The discount tire co. Of texas inc (9403 culebra rd, san antonio, tx78251; 210-523-7158) salesperson stated each time that it was a fluke. I switched brands and replaced both front tires out of fear. (dot number: a308443087tiresize: p235/70r16)
Pe00 020; comnsumer was traveling about55mph onhighway and heard a loud popping noise.he was in control of vehicle, and was able to go onshoulders ofroad. Right rear tire tread separated from tire. Firestone wilderness at p25570r16.this is the third time thetires had blown out.there were knots on the side of the tires.ford and firestone were aware of the problem.
Tread seperation( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Are we doing anything about tires blowing out for these vehicle? any warranty claim? the tire in question is a firestone p235-70r16101045. (claim# 43-r491-464) *mw
Front passenger tire tread separated and a 3 inch cut and bubble were found on inside of tire.vehicle was going 55mph when tread separated from tire with no warning. Tires were original on a ford, f150, 1997.second set same problem. No other tires can be replaced becauseweight of truck may cause it to flip over. Tire size p235/70r16, miles 30,000.
Severe portion of center tire tread seperated while driving.
While driving about 75 mph tread pulled away from body of the tire on the rear passenger's side. Driver was able to maintain control of the truck. Original tire equipment on a 97, ford, f150. Tire mileage between 15,000 - 17,000 miles.owner replaced all four tires with another brand. Please list tire size and dot # if possbile.when the other tires were replaced, they descovered that the others were in the process of separation.
Line of cracks all the way around rim of tire where tread meets sidewall. Unsafe to drive.( dot number: vn08ipu126 tire size: p235 70r16 )
The vehicle was parked overnight and the consumer noticed left rear tire was flat in the morning, one year prior the consumer was leaving driveway and noticed left front tire shimmy at about 8 mph, upon inspection of that tire consumer noticed tread separation, both tires wer general ameri 550 as size 235/70r16, dota3084431147, there was no accident.nlm
Pe-00-020; original equipment, firestone wilderness httiresp23570r16, dot number w2081pt227, not sure how many miles was put on the tires. When driving consumerheard a knocking noise coming fromrear end. Also, vibration infront end ofvehicle.stopped and inspected vehicle, and noticedtread had started to separate from the tires. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
The firestone wilderness at tire on the vehicle experienced tread separation.*mjs
Tread on tire completely tore offas our employee was traveling i-10 at 70 mph. (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tread separated from tires.
While driving about 65 mphleft front tire had a tread separation. Firestone wilderness, tire size p235/70r16. Firestone wilderness at p235/70/r16 *mw
Consumer stated tires failed prematurely by splitting where the tread meets the sidewalls and the steel belts were showing.consumer replaced the tires and requested reimbursement from firestone, however the claim was denied because the tires were purchased prior to august 1, 2000 consumer is requesting an appeal.(firestone at 235/70/16).*jg
Tires have cracks at the base of the treads, where the treads are connected to the tire. (dot number: w208tiresize: p235 70r16)
Found nail entered tire , turned sideways and lodged in a "pocket" under tread.i was able to dislodge the nail easily without tools.looks, to me, like start of tread separation.this tire found on consumer advisory for another size.( dot number: w2081pt466 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tread separated, very serious permanent injuires, permanently disabled, tire was mounted 1 day earlier by professional installed.(dot number: vn11b1a447tiresize: 245/75r16)
Firestone: tire failure-insured advised tire blew. Insured lost conrol of vehicel, hit another car and then a telephone pole. Wilderness ht p235/70/r16 tire. (claim# 43-r535-077) *mw
Driving at 50 mph, tire tread began to rip off the tire.tire is distroyed.no accident because i didn't put on my brakes.if i had, i would have rolled over.tried to have the tires replaced.ford dealer sent me to a firestone store where they refused to replace the tire.( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Pe00020, wilderness ht ii, tire size, p23570r16 on 1997 ford f150.rear tire tread separated which causedtire to be destroyed, and almost caused a crash.on november 1998,rear driver's tire had a blowout which may have caused a crash.firestone was not willing to help.please provide further information. Firestone wilderness 235/70/r16 *mw
Peoo.020;vehicle was parked, and consumer saw information on the news concerning tire tread separation.took vehicle to firestone,andmanager told him that his tires didn't meet the qualification of the recall p23570.r15 onfirestone #at tires.
I purchased a new f-150 xl in august 1997 with factory firestone wilderness ht tires.the original set lasted 1 year until i had a blow out on the rear, driver-side tire.there was a complete tire separation down to the rim within seconds (10).i brought the tire to discount tire in lake charles,la to have it replaced with the matching tire.the new tire was placed in the same location and because the three other tires still only had ~15,000 miles, no rotation was performed.aprroximately 1 month later, with only 3000 miles of tread wear, i had a remarkably similar blow-out and tread separation at 65 mph, just driving down the interstate in a careful, straight direction.i returned to discount tire and explained that i had just recently purchased the tires and that i believed the tires must be defective because this was my second complete tire separation on the same location of my vehicle under non-extreme driving conditions.i inquired as to whether it could be a defect in the tire or the vehicle.he reassured me that this was an impossibility.my second blow-out within 1 month was only a coincidence. I had to pay the nominal tread-wear fee and the mounting fee.less than about 6000 miles later, i had a blowout at the exact same tire well(right rear).the manager once again convinced me that i must be running over debris on the interstate, even though i was always in the slow lane and not veering with my right tire onto either shoulder.the manager once again convinced me that the likelihood of three defective tires was next to impossible (although, this time, he replace and mounted my tire for free). To shorten my story, after many futile attempts and about ten hours of waiting at this incompetent store, over three visits, they replaced my tire for free with a wilderness at on the right rear tire location and i left it at that. The wilderness at never blew out from 30,000 to 45,000 miles while i still owned my truck.
Consumer was at a stop light & there was a thump. Making a left turnvehicle was swaying left & right.consumer got out and found that trailer had hit the ground at a 45 degree angle on passengr's side.rear had both arms closest to the bumpercompletely broken off. Manufacturer never measured the parts to fix trailer. They would not replace it since it was not on recall, andit was not under warranty.
Trailer tongue disconnected from the ball on pick up truck due to missing safety pin, this resulted in damage to trailer due to disconnection. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
Truck was taken to dealer on 11/22/2000 due to owner detection of water in oil.dealer found no problems with any foreign substance in the oil and engine checked ok.on 01/15/2001 the engine check light came on.several miles later , engine attempted to stall at 50 mph with all dashboard lights activated.clutch was depressed and raced to prevent stall.engine recovered after a few yards and was driven home.truck was taken back to dealer and was told that the crankshaft bearings were the cause of the failure and that ford would replace the engine if owner agreed to pay $500 of the cost.
My instrumental panel just stop working. No gas guage, speedometer, odometer, oilpressure, temp gauge, charge gauge, etc. Checked fuse but ok. But like no power dealer knows of no such defect.also wipers come on at all different times without activation by driver . Beat several times at very high speed then stop. This has happened over 20 times over the last several months
1997 ford f150.*ph**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770822
Driver's side floor mat bunches up 3/4 from top of mat under brake and gas pedal which makes hard for pedals to operateproperly. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists.*ml
While drivingengine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control.brakes failed to stopvehicle.vehicle taken to dealer 8 times, but unable to find the cause.*ml
I parked my vehicle in the garage and left and when i returned it was on fire and the fire department had ripped the garage door open and dragged it out the garage.. I have been told by several people that there is a recall for the brake switch. I find that interesting seeing how o had call ford last summer around july2010 for i had just moved to this address i am at now. And i was told there is noopen recalls... Hmmm... So, i do still have the truck at this point but do plan to have it towed out at end of this week.. Would be great if there is any recourse to this. I am out a vehicle and no money to replace it...
Ea980018;while drivingfloormat slided underneath the gas pedal which caused acceleration, almost causing an accident.
This was a recall.it was replaced but now it leaks. ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****76953
When driving and applying the gas or brake pedal the floor mats will curl up and get caught between the pedals.contacted the dealer.
Unspecified.
Engine checklight is defective, also airbags did not deploy upon impact, extended stopping distance occurred when brakes were applied. Contacted dealer approx. 7-8 times. Problems still occurs. Providefurther information.
Power point cover failed (dash).
Factory programmed computer was made to run diagnostic engine check upon engine start-up.the computer will make a misdiagnosis that engine is not running on all cylinders causing engine light to stay on.ford motor company knew this and now supplys dealer with computer software that recallibrates the computer to wait 240 seconds after inital start-up before making diagnostic engine checks.notified dealer.they reprogramed computer and charged me (the original owner) $57.60+tax.
Check engine light comes on sometimes.yh
El cajon ford replaced plugs. Never warned me about plug blowout. Heard ticking for 2 weeks but thought it was minor exhaust leak. Plug blew out driving home at 30 mph. Towed truck to el cajon ford and service writer said ford would only replace the head at $3500 with the same defective head. I asked about the dependability of the other head and he said that this problem was very rare and usually only happened with the lightning and only 1 plug was ever bad in each motor. I refused repair at ford and had the truck towed to an independent mechanic.
Due to adesign flawfuel filler tube cracked, causingfuel toleak. Also,engine check light cameon, andvehicle overheated. Please provide further information.
A loud noise comes from the pitman everytime the wheel is turn. Also, the door ajar light sticks and stays on longer and longer each time.
Ea98018; the floormat moved underneath the accelerator pedal and caused the throttle to stick, had to turn off the vehicle to shut off, almost resulting an accident.also problems with braking system in which brake pedal goes to the floor and extended stopping distance occurs. Dealer said the brakes represntthe characterists of the vehicle.
The paint was oxidizing in several places.the dealer was contacted but did nothing because the vehicle was out of warranty.*nlm
1997 ford f150.*ph**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770804
While driving the engine seized, check engine light did not illuminate.nlm
Premature treadwear. All four tires replaced. Tires maintained and rotated per manufacturer recommendation.( dot number: tire size: 23570r16 )
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Ashtray cover failed.
Paint on hood and roof of cab is blistering, this should not happen on a three year old truck. No safety defect mentione din the summary.
Driver side elec. Remote cntrl. Mirror glass has cracked 2 times almost same place each time, top to bottom
Center armrest does not lock in the down position.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Check engine light indicator failed.
Instrument cluster blows fuses, when this happens speed is not known and brake/abs,temp.,fuel,warning lights are all dead. Checking internet chat groups indicates this is not uncomon and is caused by a bare wire exposed inside the steering column. Replacing fuse only last till column is moved in the position to cause it to blow again.
Accelerator pedal got caught in the floor mat, resulting in unwanted acceleration.
1997 ford f150.*******dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02*******770803.
Oil light keeps coming onat anytime when driving .the oil gauge will drop down to low.
The problem started with the transmission slipping and the door ajar chime continuously chimes. We took the truck to a local ford dealership, don davis ford 1901 n. Collins arlington, texas 76101 number 817-461-1000. We informed the dealership of the trucks problems and the next day they called to tell us that the door chime had been fixed but that the transmission needed to be flushed according to the manufacturers suggestion. We stated that if this would fix the problem to go ahead and proceed. About 3 weeks later billy was on the highway towards home when the transmission in the truck failed he had to push the truck off the highway and walk to get help. We took the truck this time to another ford dealer, westway ford 801 w airport freeway irving, texas972-256-5551, this dealership found the transmission fluid to be burnt. The fluid smelled burnt but was still red in color also they found metal fragments in the fluid and the transmission filter was not changed out at the time the "delux flush" was performed by the previous dealership. Hence: if the flush was necessary then why would`nt the filter change out be? according to don davis ford, ford recommends the flush but not the filter to be changed and they were going by the manufacturers suggestions. We have contacted ford but their only response is "if you had purchased the truck new then we would have covered the transmission being replaced" . Great huh? as far as the door ajar chime we still have that problem and it has become a nusance due to the fact that no ford dealership has been able to make the repair or advised us on how to disconnect the silly chime buzzer. Your response and or comments would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, debbie holsomback
My truck was turned off in my driveway for about an hour and it caught on fire under the hood.a neighbor came to tell us and the fire department had to come put out the fire.
Transmission jerks very hard from gear to gear. Also, engine check light comes on, and vehicle experiences exceesive gas consumption.
Concerned about me and others its pretty evident that these doors are weak structurly or they would not do this, and i dont have the money to pay have fixed even if i did it will happen again because of the structure i ca'nt aford a new door on fixed income. Complaint #2 when the bolts on the crank pulley sheared off loss of control making it very diffcult to stear ,thank god i was'nt on a sharp curve when the bolts broke. Thank you for taking time to read thisnhtsa.
The 97 f-150 had been parked outside not started for 2 days. Sunday morning we went to go to the lake and the truck started but would not go out of park,an issue i have had before,but this time the abs light was flashing. I have been in the automotive repair business for 15 years, so i had a good idea were to start looking. The first place i looked was the brake safety switch located on the top of the brake pedal itsel. Every thing checked out fine. That is were i have had the problem before so i thought it wasanother broken wire but that was not the case. So i decided to check brake fluid level,and noticed that the electrical plug located at the front of the master brake cylinder had caught fire and melted the entire plastic plug andwires. Now i don't know when this happened but i feelvery lucky it went out by itself!i live in the colorado mountains and could not imagine the damage it could of caused if it would have gotten out of control, as it was parked by trees ,shed, jet skis,etc. At this time i am going to try to replace the plug and or wiring harness and the electrical component on front of master cylinder that i believe was the cause of the small fire. I will call ford dealer ship in morning to see if they have any info on problem. I have all old parts and have documented the issue with pictures. I have also noticed that the cruise control switch box is located about 3 inches from the electrical brake switch that caught fire. I do know about the cruise control recall and it makes me wonderif all of these tragic ford fires reported really did start from the cruise control switch?
This 1997 ford f-150 truck was purchased in november 1996 with 6,000 miles from national auto sales. In may 1999 we noticed the paint on the roof of the truck was chipping away. The paint is gone and the gray primer is now showing in an 18 inch area. We took the vehicle to our ford dealer (holmes tuttle ford) and were told that this was not the first time the technician had seen this problem and that it is called "crazing". However, due to the mileage it would not be covered under warranty. We then contacted the ford customer care center and were told the same thing, it was out of warramty and would not be covered. The vehicle is parked in covered parking and is only drivenabouit three times a week.no safety defect.
Motor runs rough at times with acceleration, cruise dont work, and after changing everything 3 times...it's a spark plug brand, and an unfinished recall a previous owner didn't have finished? its a beautiful body design...but now i cant have recalls done that werent completed because of a careless first owner. Why should i suffer for his and fords wrecklesness? not fair. I will not purchase another ford. Recalls should never expire. Lets think about human safety instead of profit n give every owner the option to safely transport their children when a manufacturing error occurs even if previous owners dont care to have shoddy parts replaced for free. How could one vehicle have that many mistakes? total disregaurd for human life when a time limit is set on a possibly life threatening problem. Mistakes are made..but service them (car owners) when your notified. It cost you nothing but time.
1997 ford f150 xlt supercab. Dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis--------------770779. *nlm
See prior reprt. Sudden failure while vehicle traveling at 35mph caused truckto shift into "4x4 low range"causing increased rpm's and rapid deceleration of truck. Could have caused accident if it had happened on highway. $515.60 amount listed on damages is cost to replace module. At this time no other damage (transmission ?) is known to have occured to the vehicle
The accelerator gets stuck on driver's side floor mat due to location of floor mat. This only happens upon full acceleration.
Coming to a stop has taken foot off the gas pedal and there is no decrease in the speed.motor idles very high.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While driving 3 mph in rainy weather, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerating. The rear wheel began spinning and the vehicle accelerated to 120 mph. The contact shifted into neutral and the engine stopped revving. The contact called two dealers who advised him to take the vehicle in for diagnosis. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 132,021.updated 01/06/11updated 01/24/11
Ice forming in the throttle body of the engine, dealer denied recall repair (98r-01). Yh
Ice forming in the throttle body of the engine, dealer denied recall repair (98r-01). Yh
A/t: started engine, noticed motor idling high; shifted from park to reverse, foot on brakes, vehicle lurched backwards, kept sliding, hit parked vehicle.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration several times, resulting in a collision.
Dt*: the contact stated the repair for nhtsa recall # 05v388000, pertaining to the vehicle speed control, was performed on the vehicle.however, after 2 weeks, there was a smell inside the cab of the vehicle of something burning.this was followed by the cruise control failing.the vehicle was taken back to the service dealer that originally performed the work, who then informed the contact that the repair part of the recall had been fulfilled.the manufacturer was contacted, who was unable to find the vin in the recall, even though the contact had received the notice.
The speedometer on the vehicle is not calibrated correctly and as a result it has a 7 to 8 mph speed error at highway speeds,the consumer believes this is a widespread problem with ford vehicles.*jg *nlm
Vehicle caught fire while sitting in driveway. Had not been driven for approximately 18 hours.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact received ford recall notice number 05s28 for the vehicle speed control in december of 2007.the dealer continues to stated that they do not have the parts for the recall repair and are unsure as to when they will be available.the manufacturer stated that the part will be available in june of 2008.there had been no failure to date.the current mileage was 169,000.
I started to pass a pickup in front of me. As i got along side i noticed i was already up to 70 mph. I stepped on the brake and pushed the coast and off buttons for the cruise. I let off the brake slightly and was now up to 90 mph. I pushed the brakes hard and turned the key off, coasting to the shoulder. When i turned it back on it went to full throttle instantly. I disconnected the cable for the cruise and turned it on. The engine idled and the cruise cable pulled all the way in. The next day i checked the cruise cable and it was not pulled in with the engine running. I was lucky there were no cars on the highway in front of me when it happened. In the last week the ford dealer has done nothing.
Accelerator pedallocked up with speed control engaged while driving at highway speed of 68-70 mph, could not deactivate speed control by applying brakes or disengaging it by the on/off switch. Disengagedby shifting into neutral and turningvehicle off.thiscaused engine problem. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and informed consumer thatengine was blown, and needed replacement. Provide any further informationon this matter. Neede replacement. Provide any further information on this matter.
Ea98018;alleged loss of throttle control. Whenever the cruise control is set at 45 going uphill, the throttle will stick. Driver has to press the brake pedal really hard to disengage system. The manufacture/dealer is not aware of the problem.*ml
While decelerating engine race up to 5 to 6 rpm, causing rear tire to smoke .the only way to stop vehicle from going through the intersection is to turn the iginition key off.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.the vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway.the vehicle was destroyed.a report from the fire department will be available.a case number was obtained and police report number pd080825409115 was filed.the cause of the failure was listed as the vehicle speed control.the failure mileage was unknown.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in a collision.
Consumer had cruise control set 65 mph.went to deactivate cruise control by applying brakes, engine began to downshift. Kept the maintained speed of set cruise control. Consumer had to keep pressure on brakes for over a mile before vehicle could slow down. Had to put vehicle in neutral to disengage engine, casuing the consumer to burn out brakes. Dealer could not determine problem.
On august 16, 2015, my 1997 ford f150 truck caught fire in my son's driveway while parked. The fire department was called and came out, however my son managed to put out the fire with a garden hose. One of the firemen said it appears to have started with the cruise control switch. The entire cab is burned up; operator and passenger side, dash, steering wheel, seats, windows blown out, etc.it is unrepairable.since this is an older truck, i had liability insurance only, no comprehensive coverage. Research on the internet tells me this has happened to many ford owners.ford should be held accountable, and i am seeking reimbursement for the truck.i have contacted ford corporation, and they have told me they forwarded the information to the ford's office of the general counsel. The "affected parts" are many more than is listed.the entire cab was affected by the fire.
Ownerclaims that the cruse control system in carwouldn't cut off when pressed thebutton.
Vehicle been experiencing intermittent problem wth cruise control engaging without turning it on. Also,horn would intermittently operate. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not under any recall concerning speed control . Can nhtsa provide any additional information.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.in 2006, the contact received a notice for recall number 05s28.the vehicle has yet to be repaired. The vehicle speed control has not been disconnected.there had been no failure to date.the current mileage was 134,000. Updated 01/29/08updated 01/29/08
I have replaced the speed sensor on the driver side. I now have a leak from the abs unit where the lines leave going to the brakes. I am trying to find out if there have been any other reported problems with other 1997 f150 trucks.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.he received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (nhtsa campaign id #07v336000).as of march 25, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle because the part is unavailable.the contact stated that he is very unhappy with the delay. The current mileage was 123,000 and there had been no failure to date.the vin appeared to be invalid.
Vehicle caught fire sitting in front of home.all wiring is destroyed and dashboard melted.vehicle had not been running for at least 48 hours prior to the fire.had no fire insurance on vehicle so took a complete loss.later learned that ford had recalled this model for cruise control deactivation switch. Contacted ford and they claim no liability for the fire.
A 1997 ford pickup was put inside the garage.
My 1997 ford f-150 has had 3 uncommanded throttle surges that i could not stop until i turned the ignition off.the first time it happened, i rode the brakes and was able to slow down to around 55 mph but it wouldn't stop until i turned the ignition on and off 3 times.i took the vehicle to a ford dealer and they advised that everything checked out just fine.they seem to think i don't know how to use the cruise control...the cruise control was not on during any of these episodes.there was an article on the inter net where a police crown victoria did the same thing and the end result was an accident.
Vehicle was recalled for the throttle linkage. But manufacturer said that this vehicle was not in cluded in the recall.
Gas pedal got stuck,causingsudden acceleration. Consumer was able to maintain control of thevehicle, and pulled over to the shoulder.consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, andthe mechanic replaced the speed sensor.
Consumerstartedvehicle, but didn't put it in gear,but car took off andwent into the intersection.hit three vans, two of themwere demolished.from the impact, the third vehicle stopped the car .there was one person injured.
While driving approximately 50 to 55 mph, the vehicle began to gain speed on its own.trying to avoid hitting another vehicle, the car went into and hit an embankment head-on.neither air bag deployed, andnoneof the three seat belts held passengers.driver sustained face and head injuries.front passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries.back passenger sustained head injuries and abrasions.dealer and manufacturer were notified.
Owner states while driving vehicle his throttle stuck at 85 mph. Owner noted that he had to turn ignition key off to let vehicle coast to the shoulder of the road.
While driving at 25 to 30 mph on icy roads uphill the vehicle suddenly accelerated unexpectadly. The accelerator pedal went to the floor by itself. I stomped the pedal but it would not decelerate. I did not touch the brakes because of the icy conditions.i was already out of control so i shifted to neutral and tried to recover the truck. No recovery was possible and a accident involving the truck rolling over occured. Thankfully i was the only person involved or hurt.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.she received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (nhtsa campaign id #08v051000) in june 2007.the dealer disconnected the vehicle speed control but was unable to provde a date when the part would be available.as of may 2, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the current mileage was 131, 298 and there had been no failure to date.
I still have the original rims and tire size ,and my speedometer is off by eight miles per hour.my speedometer says i am going eight miles per hour slower than i really am.
The cruise control would not disengage when at 55 mph, even after shuting off the vehicle and turning back , the motor was still going at 50 mph. Dealer picked up vehicle today. (1/21/97).
When vehicle is shut off on an incline in first or neutral, the vehicle accelerates.the dealer says that vehicle was made this way.
Throttle position sensor fails continually causing power hesitation.
In response to ford's cruise control deactivation switch recall. Yes, i have been notified of my vehicle affect by this recall.but have been to the dealer twice with them telling me they have no parts to resolve the issue.also, have not allowed then to just deactivate the cruise control because of the low possibility of having an issue.i spent money for this so i have it to use when needed not to be deactivate because ford cannot provide parts to fix it.so at this point i have decided it would be best to take matter in my own hands to resolve this issue.i know ford is making effort to resolve this issue but feel it is weak by the fact they send you a notice and they have no parts.not just once but twice.so i have found an after market oem replacement part to replace the affected part.but no one can tell me whether this part is a newly designed part and resolves the recall issue. One would assume it would be but assumption can be wrong.the published technical documentation for this recall issue is weak and the ford dealers are also clueless.so what does the nhtsa have to offer besided the documented conversation between the ford and nhtsa.their needs to be a document for the industry and consumer uses to determine what parts are good or suspect. Being an safety organization, one would think the nhtsa would be all over this and have this well documented, pulished and controlled and help the industry and consumers resolve issue like this insisted of relying on corporate america alone.corporate america has only one interest which is profit not personal well being !regards.
My ford f150 1997 was parked in my driveway when the alarms sounded. I checked and thought at first someone might be trying to steal the truck then.i then saw it was on fire. I got the water hose and told my wife to call the fire dept. She also called a couple of our neighbors to help.the vfd came along with the sheriff and deputy sheriff.no one was injured, but the truck was totaled.
Consumer is experiencing problem with intermittent high acceleration while driving.vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on several occasions, and the problem cannot be resolved or reproduced.
Sudden acceleration aftershifting in gear and pressing down on the gas pedal. Vehicle commenced to accelerate and took off while front brakes locked up. Dealer notified and informed consumer to call nhtsa and manufacturer.
Consumer was getting ready to turn around, had put on brakes, then all of a sudden car statrted to race. Consumerhad to push harder on the brakes, then back tires started spinning as though they were going to take off if front brakes were not working. Consumer felt that car would have tooken off. Consumer had to put car in park.
Owner received a recall 96v251000 for his throttle.there were no parts available.owner notes that dealers made contact to duncon ford to have recall fixed on three seperate occasions and there were no parts.
Upon quick accelleration throttle stuck. Had to go off in a ditch and kill engine before hitting a semi.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the brakes were applied and the vehicle began to surge. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis on several occassions yet, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the unintended acceleration failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact referenced recall 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The contact stated that on may 22, 2010, the vehicle was parked in the driveway when it suddenly caught fire where the cruise control switch was located. The fire spread under the hood and the vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The current and failure mileages were 62,528.
While driving down the road noticed thatbrake lights were out. Also,when the brakes were applied, cruise control didn't disengage.contacted dealer. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle was not under warranty.
While drivingvehicle suddenly accelerated due to a stuck throttle.this could have caused a crash.please provide further information.
My f150 truck was parked under the carport when the truck caught on fire as our family was sleeping. My daughter's car, parked beside the truck, began to burn as well and the car alarm system sounded. My family awoke as the windows of the house under the carport were breaking out and the house fire alarm began to sound. Everyone got out ok, thank goodness, and the house was saved, although damaged. We lost the truck, carport, riding lawn mower, 4 wheeler and several other small items. The inside of the house suffered major smoke and water damage. The fire was determined to have started with the cruise controlpart which ford has a recall on.
While traveling on interstate at 70 mph with cruise control set vehicle began accelerating while climbing a grade.speed continued to increase well past70 mph set point.i tapped brake to disengage speed control with no success.i had to brake against accelerating engine with speed control still engaged.the only way i could bring vehicle under control was to shift into neutral, turn off engine, and coast to side of road.i disconnected recently installed , ford recalled,vehicle speed control wiring harness,and activated the speed control on/off steering wheel switch.combination of actions disengaged speed control with no further incident.on 4/11/07 had vehicle looked at by ford service center; nothing out of ordinary was found.
While driving 60 mph in heavy trafficand applyingbrakes, vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Throttle sensor is defective.incident occurred five times.dealer has replaced the chip and the problem still exists.
A/t: started engine, noticed motor idling high; shifted from park to reverse, foot on brakes, vehicle lurched backwards, kept sliding, hit parked vehicle.
While in passing situation, the throttle stuck, causing vehicle to accelerate in speed. Had to kill engine to stop.
The vehicle accelerated twice on it's own.the first incident occurred at 20 mph, the driver shifted to neutral and stood on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.the distance traveled was about one city block.the second time the vehicle accelerated it was at 55 mph while passing another vehicle, the driver again shifted to neutral, and the engine kept revving.the driver was unable to slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.the driver then placed his foot under the accelerator pedal to pull it up.*scc
While applying the brakes the vehicle accelerated. Driver stopped the vehicle by applying the emergency brake.the manufacturer has been notified.
Throttle stuck wide open twice.
1997 ford f150, we were accelerating on the highway from 30 mph out of a construction zone back to highway speed (65mph).the truck has an automatic transmission and cruise control.cruise control was not activated. Suddenly, the vehicle stuck into full acceleration mode.sharply applying the brakes had no effect in slowing the vehicle. The foot accelerator was down fully, the floor mat was not involved.the driver tried to lift the foot accelerator with her toe, but it was stuck down fully.it could not be lifted.within 2 miles the vehicle was accelerating well past 100 mph.cars ahead were stopped at a traffic light.in desperation we repeatedly hit the brake hard and sudden with full effort.there was a pop and the accelerator came back up.the truck was pulled over and inspected there was no apparent issue with the accelerator petal.it moved easily and normally. The truck was started and test drove, and everything including the cruise control worked normally.we continued driving without any further incident.i assure you it was not driver fault there is something that actively pulls the accelerator down even when the cruise is not activated.hitting the brake did not stop the activation.this was a close call and we have very credible witnesses and drivers to explain in detail what happened.the vehicle has about 189000 miles on it and has never done this before that we know of.we bought it used, and it is in original condition, no after market gaskets or alterations.james gibson
Accelerator stuck on floor mat with throttle wide open.
Gas pedal dropped from under drivers foot to the floor and truck accelerated out of control, down shifted to neutral before gas pedal came back up. Cruise control not on, dealers said cruise control was the only thing that could cause that kind of incident and they disconnected it.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150 pickup.he received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in december of 2007.as of march 24, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the current mileage was 162,000 and there had been no failure to date.the purchase date was not available. Updated 4/23/08 the consumer stated the dealers do not have the parts available for the recall. Updated 04/23/08
The rpm's increased and the consumer experienced sudden acceleration while on the road to 80 mph while it was down hill. The driver had to stomp on the brakes several times in order to stop the vehicle. Manufacturer was notified by consumer.
The contact owns a 1997 f150 ford pickup truck.the contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007.as of march 24, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the current mileage was 156,000 and there had been no failure to date. Updated 4/23/08 the consumer stated while trying to get the recall work performed on the vehicle he is informed there aren't any parts available to perform the recall each time the consumer calls to schedule a recall repairs. Updated 04/23/08
While backing up vehicle throttle stuck, resulting in owner having an accident. Cause of problem unknown.
Airbag light is on.vehicle taken to dealer 5 times. Dealer cannot solve problem.consumer states that the throttle stuck on vehicle while driving in heavy traffic when vehicle only had 8193 miles on it, dealer replaced throttle body and air intake, throttle stuck again at 28104 miles, dealer replaced same parts.pittman arm was replaced.
Bought 97 ford f-150 truck from private party.. It had recall on it was not told about it and my truck engine caught fire while the car was off and had been off for about an hour.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle cruise control was deactivated in accordance with a recall letter that was received.the nhtsa recall, #05v388000 on the vehicle regarding the vehicle seed control.the parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership.the manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.
Poor acceleration with air conditioner on.
Cruise control switch (brake pressure switch) on my 1997 ford f-150 over heated and caught on fire after sitting for 3 hours in the parking lot at my work. No serious damage to truck. I had the truck towed to the local ford dealer for repair. I was aware of a recall for the 2000-2001 f-150's with this problem. The dealer was very professional, however ford also has a problem with the 1997 models and should be recalled . If this fire had not been noticed by one of my co-workers i might have losted the truck. This costed me around $170 with towing and i feel ford is aware they have a serious problem with this vehicle and shoulddo the right thing for safety and at fords expense.
Vehicle was parked in driveway with doors locked and ignition in the off position.no one was near or in the vehicle.looked out window and noticed what looked like mist from a water sprinkler from the front side of truck.looking closer, i realized it was smoke and then saw flames from the tire well and under the hood by the windshield wipers.called 911.the fire department arrived very quickly, putting the fire out.their assessment was it was an electrical short which had caused the fire.the fire caused the hood hydraulic lift to explode like a rocket, hitting the windshield, cracking it and then shooting off into the yard.the frames inside the engine housing by the drivers tire burnt the housing completely away.the wiring has been completely burned and melted away inside the engine compartment.all the plastic fluid containers melted, the entire engine housing, engine and all electrical components under the hood were burned up or damaged in some way by this fire.the truck will not start or run. None of the lights work, radio, heat, air or power functions work.the truck is totally inoperable.i contacted the insurance company and they directed me to this site to look for fire related defects and to file a complaint.the truck has not been repaired as it is beyond repair since all the wiring and most of the insides under the hood have burned up or melted.
Had cruise control on while traveling.stopped to get gas, andupon starting truckit was fine.as soon as,i slipped it into gearit took offfull throttle went flying out of parking lot, almost hit a church.took ditch instead of hitting someonebroke my back as a result.
1997 ford f-150i made a left turn ,stepped on the gas pedal & the pedal stayed to the floor.about 100 yards later i hit head on into a guide rail. I'm not sure if this is related to the cruise control recall.
Cruise control had not worked for a few months. Just backed truck into driveway from parked on street. Went into the house. Within 5 minutes, my neighbors alerted me to the fire. I put it out with an extinguisher. The origin of the fire was at the cruise control switch at the master cylinder. Vehicle is in the process of being fixed at this time.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.approximately 45 minutes after parking the vehicle, the contact heard a popping sound.he looked out the window and noticed flames a foot high above the hood of his vehicle.the fire ultimately spread to the passenger compartment and part of the bed of the vehicle.the fire damaged three other vehicles that were parked in the vicinity.a police report was filed.the current and failure mileages were 215,000.
Recall of the cruise control deactivation switch in the 1997 ford f-150 sons truck caught fire in their garage ford declined to accept responsibility**ccthe consumer provided a copy of the recall. The consumer stated the dealer never sent a recall notice to the current address and further states they moved to the location in 2006 so ford could not have mailed the notice in 2005 and the consumer did not own the vehicle insept. 2005. The consumer stated even though the recall notice date was listed as dec 2006, they had not received notice until spring 2007. The consumer stated ford should be ashamed of putting a child's life in danger and fabricating the truth afterward.
Throttle stuck wide open due to a piece of insulation that fell from hood and was lodged in the throttle linkage.in addition, abs brakes had to be replaced due to warpage caused by severe use in stopping vehicle.
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, struck two vehicles. Vehicle sustained substantial damage.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine off when it caught on fire. The fire caused damage to the contact's home, garage, a second vehicle and other personal property. The fire department arrived tio extinguish the fire and a firereport was filed. The investigation concluded that the fire began within the cruise control safety switch. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the contact would receive a call back. The contact had not been contacted by the manufacturer.the vin was unable. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Upon startup of vehicle while in park position engine surged forward.
The truck accelerated in the driveway, tried to stop but the brakes wouldn't stop,causing the truck to hit a brick wall in the garage. The airbag didn't deploy. The truck accelerated to about 30 mph.
My truck was turned off in my driveway for about an hour and it caught on fire under the hood.a neighbor came to tell us and the fire department had to come put out the fire.
Vehicle was coming to a stop and then the engine just accelerated,and had to apply brakes hard in order for the vehicle to stop. Consumer states that after parking vehicle, the rpms went to 3000 and back down as if he were pressing the accelerator very fast.
- the contact stated that her 1997 ford f-150 xlt had a problem with the throttle.the contact stated that on cold days while driving at50 mph the accelerator pedal stayed down and becamestuck when trying to come to a stop. Also, while driving at this speed and trying to come to a stop or slowingdown the accelerator pedal continued to go at a high speed.there was recall 96v251000 for the vehicle speed control.shecontacted the manufacturer, and they informed her that the vehicle was not on the recalldue to the vin.took the vehicle to the dealership, and found that there was a service bulletin on the vehicle ,and she thought that she should be reimbursed for the repairs due to the faulty throttle. The current and failure mileage were both 11500.updated 04/05/07.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150.the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked in his parking lot.the fire originated underneath the hood.the vehicle was destroyed.the saturn vue next to his vehicle was burned and damaged.the exterior of the apartment building received smoke and fire damage.a police and fire report were filed.the contact has pictures and a video.nhtsa campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) was referenced.the purchase date and vin were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 197,000.
1997 ford f-150 with recall on the speed control system. Consumer states that the dealer charged him $68.00 for a diagnosis fee for stating there was a recall for the speed control. Consumer states that he should not have been charged the $68.00.the dealer wanted to charge the consumer to repair the fire damage to the wiring and other components that was done to the vehicle as a result of a faulty switch that was recalled. The turn signal did not stay on when making a turn .
While coming to a stop the throttle became stuck and caused the vehicle to run into a ditch. The dealership has been notified but did not resolve the problem. Please provide any additional information.
My ford truck accelerated uncontrollably just like the toyotas.i filed a complaint with you guys, twice, and never heard back.i can make my truck do this!!!if someone wants to look at my truck, while it's doing this, please do!!!my next step is to call my congressman.thank you.updated 03/09/10updated 03/26/10.
The contact owns a 1997 ford, f150 pickup. The vehicle speed control switch failed while driving without warning. While activatedhe depressed the brakes, and then pressed reset,but it would not turn back on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that since the warranty expired, and there were no recalls, he was not provided with any assistance. The failure mileage was 193,901.
Had cruise/control set & push accelerator to passan vehicle when my truck reach approx. 75m.p.h. The acclerator pedel automaticly went all the way to floorboard & stuck with full trottle all the way open. When i tap brake pedal it did not trun off cruise. Then push the off buttton on cruise,it did not shut off.when i shut off engine & got truck finally to stop . Ihad to reach down & pull up on the accelerator pedel to unstick it. Then i started the truck up again & everythingappeared to be working okay again.y
Accelerator sticks when first applied. Consumer has to press harder , then vehicle surges forward.
While at a stop vehicle accelerated at a high rate. Consumerturned off the vehicle in order to stop acceleration.*mr
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked next to a residential garage. Later that night, the contact discovered the vehicle engulfed in flames. The fire department was contacted and they advised him that the fire could have been caused by the cruise control switch. The vehicle was towed to a garage. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no immediate assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 150,000.
Dt this saturday july 9th, my vehicle caught fire up under the hood, the vehicle setting in the yard. It had been setting there for about a hour. Have contacted ford they are having a consumer contact me. The fire started on the drivers side and that where most of the damage is. Melted everything up under the hood was able to put it out before it got to the cab of the vehicle.
The vehicle had been sitting in the driveway and had not been driven in over 24 hours prior to the fire.we were awakened by our local police and fire departments, alerting us to the fact that the truck had been on fire.they were able to successfully put out the fire prior to it spreading to our home.the fire originated on the driver's side, under the hood, around the wheel well.this was documented by our fire department.the front end of the truck and the driveway have been melted, and the truck is no longer drivable or fixable. Coincidentally, we received a letter from ford this week stating that the recall on this truck had not been done and that it could result in fire.we purchased this truck from a private party on may 11, 2008 and this was our first notification of a recall.of course immediately after purchasing the truck we registered it with the state of illinois to obtain plates in our name, and we were issued our registration. We owned this truck exactly 6 months to the date when the fire occurred.if we had been sent a notification prior to the fire, rather than afterwards, we could have had this cruise control recall addressed.at this point the vehicle is scrap.we are holding on to the truck, until we can reach a determination of ford's responsibility in this matter.
- the contact stated that whilethe1997 ford f-150 was parked in the driveway the vehicle caught on fire under the hood.the fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire damaged the engine, electrical wiring, piping ,and anything that was made of plastic melted in the vehicle.the contact could provide pictures of damaged vehicle, and a fire department report.updated 02/28/07.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration to 90 mph. The gear lever was shifted into neutral and the engine began to rev as the vehicle suddenly fish-tailed. As a result, the rear of the vehicle crashed into a nearby median barrier. The vehicle continued to accelerate for another 5 miles. The contact shifted from drive to neutral repeatedly, and the vehicle reduced speed and was maneuvered to a safe location. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the technician informed the contact that the floor mat was trapped under the accelerator pedal, causing the abnormal acceleration failure.the contact stated that the floor mat was never positioned under the accelerator pedal when the failure occurred. The vehicle remained at the dealer for further investigation. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
Stopped to get gasupon starting vehiclestarted kinda racewhen put in geartook offbrake would not holdlaid black markshit concretespacer by gas pumps with side of truck went out onto public road saw 31/2 ft ditch took ditch to get stoppedhit head onair bags did not go offbroke my back at contact.
Accelerator sticks when first applied. Consumer has to press harder , then vehicle surges forward.
Consumer notes thatdue to the design of the accelerator pedal when depressing the pedal,the hook on the back side of the pedal is sticking to the floor mat,resulting in unexpected acceleration.consumer has contacted the dealer about the problem.
While driving, experienced thottle sticking, when tried to decelerate, engine surged then raced, overpowering brakes, throttle stuck continuing to accelerate wide open, turned off ignition, then pulled up pedal, cruise was not engaged.
Had foot on accelerator pedal while on an incline. If foot is removed off accelerator pedal, vehicle would roll backwards. The accelerator pedal would stick after being applied again.
Consumer was attempting to merge onto highway and depressed gas pedal for acceleration, b ut vehicle did not have sufficient power for acceleration and jerked excessively.
I had the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while passing another car.after passing, the accelerator was stuck at full throttle.i tried pressing the brakes, and that didn't work.i tried to put it in neutral, and i accidently put it in either park or reverse and then the tires squealed.i was finally able to get to the side of the road (avoiding running into a schoolbus), and put it in park and put the emergency brake on.the pedal was still all the way down at full throttle.i reached down with my hand and pulled the accelerator up to 'unstick' it.i do not believe that the floor mat had anything to do with this, or that a floor mat is capable of holding the pedal all the way down at full throttle.the ford dealer is currently investigating the problem, but after 1.5 days they say that they can't find anything. But, the ford dealer manager has the identical truck, and said that this happened to him also, but he just thought it was the floor mat.i told him to demonstrate how that could happen, and i think he will tomorrow if they do not find anything wrong with the vehicle.he also said that he doesn't know what to look for as far as the 'sudden acceleration' complaint.
When consumer attempted to step on the accelerator it became stuck. Ts scc
While driving at 25 mph in trafficand applying throttle pedal, pedal got stuck, causing vehicle to accelerate.
While driving throttle stuck,and vehicle started to accelerate at a high rate. Consumer depressed the brake pedal numerous times to decelerate the vehicle, but it was of no avail.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Increased speed for passing 55mph pedal sticks in resume position. Owners solution:total engine shut down.dealer unaware of calamity.probable result:vehicle crash.second/third incidnet occurred@ 80mph and 50mph.
While starting to accelerate by pushing ongas pedal vehicle continued to accelerate whenconsumer took his foot off pedal. Consumer had to turnignition off in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. Vehicle has not been examined by a dealership or mechanic at this time.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Dt: the contact stated there is a nhtsa recalls campaigns 05v388000 and98v007000 regarding the vehicle speed control and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. No repairs have been made.
The accelerator is sticking to the floor in a wide open position, causingloss of vehicle control.
Accelerator pedal became stuckwhen consumer went to pass a vehicle , causing vehicle speed toaccelerate up to 90 mph. Only way to stopaccelerationwas by consumer bending down andpulling up on the accelerator from floor. Dealer claimed parts was on back order.
When vehicle is at a dead stop suddenly it feels like someone slammedfoot on accelerater. Vehicle acts as if it wants to take off.please provide any further information.
Gas pedal gets caught on floor mat when floored to pass another vehicle.
While driving entered a 30 miles zone and the pedal went to the floor, causing the vehicle to pick up speed at 70 mph. The pedal went to the floor andthe pedal became stuck. The cruise control was not on.
While driving throttle stuck. This caused the consumer to drive into a ditch.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Brake pedal depressed lower than gas pedal by a large amount, causing both pedals todepress, resulting inacceleration.
While driving down an icy hill, the throttle became stuck. The driver had to shut off the engine to stop the throttle from sticking. Driver lost power brakes and steering, but was able to come to a safe stop.
On occasion the gas pedal sticks and there is a loss of throttle control.the problem is intermittent and occurs at various speeds.
In passing a vehicle, the accelerator stuck. Speeds went past 90. The brakes would only slow the vehicle to 70. Finally downshifting slowed the car and the accelerator became unstuck. If there had been another vehicle in the road ahead, the only choice would have been to ditch the vehicle. No one should have to experience this type of failures.
My gas pedal stuck.i had just quit using my cruise control as i approached a junction at the freeway.then rounded the bend, my truck just sped up. I tapped the brakes to make sure the cruise control was disingaged.the truck surged forward again, although this time it really took off like i had mashed the gas pedal full force.luckily enough i was on a freeway and not in a normal neighborhood.by sheer determination, two good legs, low traffic, and god, i stopped that truck.something is wrong with my truck. Please tell me what should be fixed.
Upon depressing the accelerator pedal the floor mat and the pedal get caught together, causing unwanted acceleration. Consumer has to turn the vehicle off to stop the vehicle when the problem occurs.
Intermittentlyaccelerator pedal sticks.dealer has inspected vehicle.
Gas pedal stuck and the consumer lost control on pavement.*dt
Throttle hung three times at night with outside temp at or below o degree,there is a recall but did not show up on my truck acording to mt. Orab ford. I need this problim fixed as i drive at night when temp is lowest. Thanks for your time joe morris. My vin would not show up on your progams.
Throttle cable sticks in wide open positon, causing a loss of throttlecontrol. Driver able to use brakes to stop vehicle and shut off engine.dealer not contacted yet.*ml
Throttle stuck and vehicle accelerated forward. Driver could not make the vehicle slow down by applying the brakes. Driver had to downshift gears in order to stop vehicle. Dealer could find the cause.
Dt: on july 2 2005 while driving down the road the throttle cable broke. The owner was coming down a two lane highway. The consumer noticed that the accelerator wasn't being pushed, the cruise control wasn't on, and the vehicle was speeding on its own.the consumer engaged the parking brake, while going 50-55 mph. After engaging the parking brake, the truck took about 3/4 of a mile to come a stop. The vehicle finally hit an oak tree and stopped and no air bags deployed. The owner's wife was injured with upper neck and back. Injuries. The owner''s daughter was bruised on the face. The vehicle didn't come in contact with any other vehicles. There was no other problems with the vehicle accelerator sticking before. Ford reported that there was no recalls about this. The owner has contacted the dealership. The vehicle has not been deemed a total loss. The owner has to replace the brakes and throttle cable. Insurance will pay for repairs to the body. About a week before the crash, the consumer had to replace the oxygen sensor. That warning light stayed on about a week before repair. At this time owner is waiting for the repair work to be completed. Owner stated that dealership said that the problem could have been caused by a throttle cable housing.
On january 8, 2011, 1997 ford f150 xlt lariat burned and totally destroyed our home and toyota tacoma in carport.fire marshall and firemen stated appeared to originate from f150 in carport. Forensic investigator from state farm (representatives from ford present after demand from state farm) stated fire started by defective cruise control component (confirmed by x-ray) after locating in debri under vehicle. Ford acted as if they could care less - guess not since not even an appology for our loss as much cannot be replaced. State farm now in the process of suing ford to recoop their loss. We were never notified by ford of this defect and nearly lost our lives.
Abs light came on as we were pulling up to our back garage door.we opened the hood of the truck to check the brake fluid level.that area of the engine was on fire!we were able to quickly put out the fire.we had the vehicle towed to the repair shop.they replaced all the parts that were burnt (unfortunately we did not think to keep the old parts).as a side note, the technician working on the vehicle mentioned that ford has a recall out for 2000 and newer vehicles for the cruise control switch - which they have determined is the cause of fires in these models.he said the cause of the fire in our vehicle was the cruise control switch, the very same part that ford has the recall for.the cruise control switch the repair shop used to replace the burnt up one was obtained from ford and is the very same part they are using in their recall.unfortunately, our vehicle is a 1997 ford f150 and therefore does not falling within the recall.
On the night of jan. 19, 2006,1:30 am, we were awoken by an explosion. My husband and i jumped up and starting running toward the front door window and realized that our 1997 ford f150 was inflamed. My other vehicle was parked directly in front of the truck, meaning that the gas tank was about 1-2 feet away from the truck. The first thing i did was called 911 while running around trying to put clothes on. My husband was outside with a water hose trying to put a huge fire out. Which knowing in my mind that any moment we could all blow up. By this time i hurried and got my 5 month old baby, and my other 2 children and ran out of the house.while my husband is still trying to hold a huge fire down with a hose pipe, i am watching the top of my carport burn the fire dept. Arrives and takes control of everything. (great job mcfd you are greatly appreciated) after the fire was out. I thankedthe lord for my family lives. The next day i realized the damages we had. First,we have no truck, our carport is damaged, and our other vehicle has some burned damages.aprx 2 weeks later ford has got in touch with us and has denied our claim. They told us that the truck was so burned that the fire was undetermined.thank you ford for our time in need when it is not our fault.....people get on the computer and check for recalls on your vehicles and get it taken care of because ford in not fessing up. Since the fire we have learned that our 1997 ford expedition also had the samerecall(speed control deactivation switch) knowing that the expedition had that same recall i could not sleep at night with it parked in my drive way. Trust and believe it is now sold. There will never be another ford in my drive way.
The consumer activated the cruise control and with out warning the vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably.the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle by turning the cruise control off.afterwards the incident happened repeatedly.the consumer tried to reset the cruise control, however theproblem still continued.the consumer drove to the dealer for an inspection.the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.please provide additional information. Jb
Dt: after driving and parking the vehicle it caught on fire on september 11, 2005.the driver's side left front tireexploded due to the heat.this was what had alerted the consumer to the fire.when the fire marshall inspected the fire he said it was due to cruise control.the fire caused damage to the consumer'shome and another vehicle.the consumer received recall 05s28 on t september 23, 2005.the vehicle was beyond repair.the consumer was in contact with the manufacturer.
Parked the vehicle at 10:00and at 10:30 the alarm sounded.went to look at vehicle and saw fire under the hoodon the driver's side.pictures posted at http://plaza.ufl.edu/bethie21/.the cruise controlfailed before the fire, and the brake lights had gone out. The cruise control failed before christmas.the brake lights went out in early january.the vehicle would not come out of park.we replaced the fuse and it blew again.we replaced it 3 times and it stopped blowing.the vehicle was insured by state farm policy number 8922531-59 4.
The vehicle parked for 5 hours, observed flames on driver's side of hood, it was completely engulfed. The cruise control quit working one year prior.
Vehicle experienced problems with the cruise control deactivation switch. Consumerreplaced this switch back in may,2004. Currently, the replaced cruise control switch was beginning to leak again.consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood and found the master cylinder switch was leaking brake fluid again.
Within 1/2 hour of truck turned off, fire erupted, caused by the cruise control switch. Luckily i was close by and had a fire extinguisher in the back of the truck, i put out the fire before the truck went totally up in flames.extensive repairs were made to get the truck back up and running.i spent almost $3,000.00.i tried to contact ford several times, but got the run around, and they just dusted me, telling me it's not their fault, no recalls, no defects. I tried to explain that this same type of fire happened to my brother's other 3 trucks, f-150's, just a week prior to mine igniting.
Dt: there is a recall for the vehicle speed control for the 2000 ford f150, statingit can lead to fires. Vehicle was parked in a parking lotand the ignition was off. Went out to the vehicle and there was a burning smell. Some wiring melted. Contacted ford, they said the recall was for 2000 models. The consumer had vehicle repaired, they replaced the speedcontrol deactivation switch. This happened on june 23, 2005.the consumer did not have any pictures of the vehicle, but did have the invoice from where the vehicle was repaired.
I drive an imported f150 from 1997 (4x4, 5.4 engine).last week my cruise stopped working.after inspection and surfing the net, i came to the conclusion that the problem is the same a lot of f150 had (have), oil leak to the cruise-connector.a friend of mine who owns a garage, inspected carefully and came to the same conclusion.i wrote to ford.com to ask for help to get the problem fixed.no reaction.i only ask for the replacement parts i need and the necessary instructions to do the repairs, not more.perhaps you can help me to get the problem fixed.i love that truck and i just want to keep driving as safe as possible.for the moment i disconnected the cruise (as recommended on a lot of ford-forums).
In feb./ 05 cruise control quite, mechanic couldn't find problem, aug 15/05 abs lightcomes on. Thinking brake fluid is low, i pop the hood and notice plug on master cylinder is burned/melted. Car wont shift out of park, and no brake lights. I get a new plug and harness from dealer and replace blown fuse. I still have no cruise light on on dash but brakes and cruise work. Dealer said no recall but plenty of service bulletins. $15.00 part
Dt: consumer owns a 1997 ford f150. Vehicle caught on fire.the consumerdrove the vehicle the previous day approximately 5 hours and parked in the driveway.yesterday, august 16, 2005, around 8:30 pm the consumer heard a noise . He looked outside to see thevehicle on fire. The fire was in the front of the vehicle, underneath the hood.there were no indications that there was a problem with the vehicle. There was no other damage reported.the consumer assumed the fire was caused by the cruise control switch.he believed it was an electrical fire because he did not smell any type of gasoline odor. A police report was taken.the consumer was going to take photographs of the vehicle.
Dt: the consumer stated the 1997 ford f150 caught on fire and burned on 9-24-2005. The consumerstated that the fire looked like it started under the hood. The only thing left of the truck was the rear end. The entire cab of the truck was destroyed.there were no problems on the truck, everything was working. The cruise control was not used in the truck. The truck had been parked for five hours. The owner was going to take pictures today. The fire departmentruled out arson. Fire and police reports were taken. . the dealership has been contacted. The dealer said they would send the complaint to the claims department. The manufacturer was contacted also. Ford told the consumer that they would send the complaint over to their law department. There was additional property damage. The lexus next to the truck was damaged.
While vehicle was parked for 9 hours a fire started under a the hood. Vehicle was totaled.updated 2/28/2006 - the cruise control was not working at the time of the fire.the consumer noticed that it had stopped working on 2-18-05.
While vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. The fire was put out. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.the vehicle was off for 2-3 hours before the fire started.
My truck ford f150 1997 was parked on front driveway and get on fire by itself.engine was cold and truck was idle for more than 4 hours. Damage was total.fire marshal was at the scene and get to the conclusion that fire was caused by cruise control switch.
9-1-05, 8:00 am, sherri adams parked the 1997 f-150 at l-3 communications, greenville tx.the truck remained parked and locked all day.at approximately 5:20 pm security notified sherri the truck was on fire.partial fire depart report below.9-6-05 insurance fire investigator determined the cruise control switch was cause of fire.9-7-05 insurance adjuster determined the truck was a total loss.9-8-05 adams contacted ford to report incident.to date, have not been contacted by ford.fire depart incident report:date: 09-01-05incident:05-09-001description of incident:on thursday, 09-01-05, at 1709 hours, security notified fire control of a vehicle fire in the parking lot for building 180.fire control responded with firefighter hopson in #7 followed by lt. Turner in #8.the vehicle was located in the parking lot south of building 180 next to the fence at mccullough blvd., just east of the intersection of ave. D. Security was in place and assisted.upon arrival at the scene there was heavy smoke and flames coming from the hood and windshield area of a 1997 ford f-150 xlt pick-up (tx license # 56y yhi), belonging to tim and sherri adams.neither of the owners were present or located before fire control cleared the scene.the vehicle was locked and the left side glass was shattered to gain access.fire was present in the hood compartment and under the dash on the left side.the handline of #7 was used to knock down the fire and then to cool down the area.the vehicle suffered heavy damage in both areas.there was a vehicle parked east of the truck within 3 feet but it sustained no damage.persons unknown notified greenville fire department, which responded with an engine company. The fire was out by the time they arrived and no assistance was required.fire control remained in the area for cool down, until 1740 hours.approximately 70 ?? 80 gallons of water and a very small amount of foam was used in the extinguishes the fire.
While watching cnn news august 16 2005, a report was on what should have been a recall of ford vehicles that have a faulty cruise control switch.i was parked and had been sitting for approximately thirty minutes when i noticedsmoke coming from under the hood.at that point, i opened the hood and saw where the smoke was coming from,then grabbed the wiring way above the heat source and started pulling the wires until they broke loose.the wiring was attached to a switch at the end of my brake cylinder, it was the cruise control for the vehicle.the vehicle would not crank and i could not remove it from park, i had to call for help.a day or so later, i saw a report on cnn news about the problem for this switch and ford was not doing anything about it. Itwould have been good ,if ford would have notified me of this problem.i had driven my mom to visit someone in a nursing home, otherwise my truck would have been on my carport.is there more hidden problems that ford is hiding that could,or would, have destroyed my house by fire if i had not been in the vehicle at the time?is itsafe to park in my garage now? i asked cherokee ford in wookstock,georgia if they knew of a recall on this since it was on the news, and they said some vehicles were,but not mine,and to keep watching the news and if, (big word)ford did have a recall, come back and they could reimburse for the part only, since my repairs were complete.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph the air bag warning light illuminated. Within a couple of weeks the cruise control was not operating while driving at approximately 65 mph. The dealer was contact who stated that the vehicle was not under a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.updated 12/5/12 the manufacturer was contacted but, did not offer any assistance.
Vehicle caught fire while parked for five hours.*ph consumer also stated that cruise control, tail light failed.cause of fire was unknown, however, consumer had a tell tale indication that cruise control de-activation switch could be the cause.since the switch when it catches fire it ignites the brake fluid thus causing vehicle to burn.ford is aware of the problem but refused to acknowledge responsibility of the incident.*la
My son told me he didn't have any brake lights on his truck, a 1997 ford f150. I thought it might be a fuse since he said that he replaced the bulbs.when i replaced the fuse there was a abundance of smoke coming from underneath the hood.to locate the source of smoke with the hood open we replaced the fuse again.the smoke was coming from the cruise control module on the master cylinder. We replaced the part and i have kept the old part. I can supply the number on the part or send it anywhere you like.
Vehicle was parked in the garage, consumer came out to get into the vehicle, and saw smoke, and fire coming from under the hood. Consumer contacted the dealer.
Dt:the caller parked the vehicle and one and a half hours later it burst into flames.the caller thought a report was filed by the fire department.the dealer said that the caller had insurance and not to worry about it.the manufacturer urged the caller to contact the dealer if he wanted to know what was being done.the fire damage was done to the driveway, and a tree was destroyed.*sc
Nhtsa: this is in relation to an under hood fire in a 1997 ford f150 pertaining to the speed control deactivation switch, brake pressure switch.on july 23, 2005 a neighbor came banging on my door yelling your truck is on fire.there was a fire coming out from under the hood where the brake master cylinder is located. The truck was parked in my drive under my carport and had been idle for approximately 2.5 hours. I ran to get my fire extinguisher and attempted to extinguish the fire. My neighbor called the fire department and then came out with another fire extinguisher. Another neighbor grabbed his extinguisher and gave it to me and that also failed. I grabbed my hose to try to minimize the fire until the fire department arrived. I only had on shorts (no shoes). I received several burns on the bottom of my feet the hole that was melted in the hood of the truck clearly shows where the fire was located. The day before that i had went to a mechanic to have my a/c looked at. The mechanic pointed out that brake fluid was leaking onto the speed control deactivation switch. On a ford recall web site it says the following signs could indicate that you have a problem with your cruise-control switch: cruise control is not working properly (mine recently stopped working); brake fluid leaking around the switch (exactly what the mechanic pointed out); fuses are blown near the switch, (that morningthe truck would not go into gear and a mobile mechanic came out and he replaced the brake pressure switch fuse). Everything points to this problem with the speed control deactivation switch recall problem ford is having. I contacted ford to see if they wanted to investigate the situation and they said no and showed little to no concern.
1997 ford f-150 truck was parked next to my home & hadn't been driven this day, after returning home after being gone for the day i found that my truck had caught on fire! after talking to neighbors & got details they had told me that the fire looked as if it had started somewhere between the rear of motor & the dash. After looking at the recall site for this yr. Truck i found information that leads me to believe that the recall for this vehicle could have been the problem & as i have not received any letter from ford on this matter as of this date.
I purchased a 1997 f150 on friday april 22, 2005. Truck was seemingly in excellent condition. I drove the f150 truck to work around 40 miles on tuesday april 26, 2005, parked and went inside. About 2 hourrs later i saw smoke from the engine compartment. We opened the hood, and found that a fire had erupted on/near the brake system/brake booster. We put out the fire within about 1 minute from seeing the smoke. The damage was contained to the driver?s side engine compartment, including; brake fluid reservoir/booster, power distribution box/fuse box, wiring along firewall, hood and paint, windshield, wiper motor/wiper, vent between hood and windshield, dash, inner driver?s side fender. Insurance company was notified, outcome pending.
Vehicle was parked in the owner's driveway along with 2 other vehicles which were burned along with the f-150 which was engulfed by fire. Vehicle was parked for over 5 hours before the sheriff department was notified of the fire.
While the vehicle was parked, a fire started under the hood. The vehicle was totaled. The dealership is aware of the problem.other vehicle's were damaged during the fire and one person was burned on the arm while trying to contain the fire with a fire extinguisher.the consumer request reimbursement from the manufacturer for the damages.
Dt: 1997 f150 ford super cab pickup truck. The cruise switch caught the brake reservoir on fire and in turn, the consumer did not have any brakes. The consumer opened the hood and threw an old towel over the fire and smothered the flames.had the road service tow it to the place wherenormally the servicewas done on the truck, and they said they could not fix the problem because this was a ford problem.then, it was towed to a ford dealership,and the dealership gave consumer the manufacturer'snumber, contacted manufacturer,and they said a customer representativewould callback no later than tuesday, and on monday afternoon the manufacturer did call and informed consumerthat this vehicle was not involved in the recall due to vin.consequently,they would not do repairs for free. Consumercalled the insurance company, and they were going to send a fire inspector to investigate thevehicle.the insurance company said that this was ford's problem also.moreover, the insurance company was going to send a claims adjuster.no injuries reported.
Dt: contact stated the cruise control onhis 1997 ford f150 went out. Then the brake lights failed.whenthe consumer took it to the dealer to get the brake lights fixed there was smoke coming from under the hood. It was smoking where the cruise control switch was. This happened on 9-17-04. He disconnected the switch. He bought a new switch and installed it, and never had any more trouble.he wanted to file a complaint so nhtsa would be aware that the 1997 ford -f150 had abad cruise control switch .he was not aware of any problems until he had heard it on the newsthatthe 2000 year modelshad a defective cruise control switch. Updated 03/29/06
Vehicle was parked for over an hour and a neighbor bought the fire toconsumer's attention. Fire was coming from under the hoodon drivers side.
While at a complete stop or reversing vehicle has a roughor uneven idle.
1997 ford f-150 was parked in garage and caught on fire in the engine compartment at the master cylinder.
Dt:consumer parked truck wednesday night, when he got back into truck the next morning it would start once but not move out of gear. It would not come out of park. The engine was barely running and missing.there was a smell ofsmoke.turned engine off due to the odd smell.inspected under hood. There had been a fire thatevidently burned out itself.cruise controlquit earlier.the truck couldnot be driven due to this problem.afraid to move or attempt to repair anything for fear it may catch on fire again.consumer called ford, no recall on that particular model,but they were having a problem with those vehicles,but will not do anything until there was a recall.the most fire damage was seen on the master cylinder, suspected that the brake fluid may have had a hand in the fire along with the sensor.was missing brake fluid upon inspection.
Dt:the consumer ownsa 97 ford f150 and the cruise control switch caught fire and burned the master cylinder and wiring harness at the switch.also it blew a fuse in the circuit that kept it from burning further.when the consumer went to start the vehicle, it would not shift out of park because the abs circuit was disabled. The consumer bought materials to repair the damage.after which ford had recalled later model pick ups.the consumer feels this is a wide spread problem and other years were affected also.
While parked in a public parking lot the vehicle caught fire without warning. The consumer states two days prior the cruise control had malfunctioned and the dealer stated that the part was unavailable. Please provide additional information.
Abs light started flashing 16 times with pause then repeats.noticed #13 fuse was blown.replaced and looked up immediately to find white smoke billowing out of hood.pulled out fuse to find that it was blown (thank goodness).heard on internet forum that it may be the cruise switch on master cylinder.looked there and found switch partly melted.disconnected switch and battery, replaced fuse and hooked up battery, but not the switch.no more blinking light, but now no cruise control, of course.still have yet to contact ford about the failure.
Dt: the contact stated the solutionfor cruise control was not available until further notice. Thecruise was disabled as part of nhtsa recall 05v017000. He has not contacted ford.
Dt: the cruise control switch burned the wiring harness and the wire was burned in two. The connector that comes into switch was burnt and the brake fluid was leaking out of the switch. The vehicle had been sitting for about a day before it burned. Owner never smelled any smoke or saw any flames. The switch just melted. There were no other major concerns with vehicle, it is regularly serviced. After the switch was burned owner replaced the switch and connector with another one bought at a local auto store. The owner has not yet reported to ford.
1.well first the cruise control on my 97 ford f150 went out. Then my brake lights went out too. Replacecd brake lights ,then fuse went out in interior fuse box so, truck would not go into gear. Replaced fuse then it blew it again. Replaced again truck could now shift into gear. I went home parked truck the truck in drive way and did not move it for the truck for the rest of the day. Was waken up about 3 in the morning by cops telling me my truck was on fire. The truck ended up burnt everywhere but the bed total loss pretty much un drivable. Burned a 95 caravan and part of a 2002 ford excursion. I know have i vehicle to move my kids that are in school and myself and my wife which also now has some serious nerve damage she has nightmares of other vehicle burning and can hardly sleep. Tried contacting ford but c.s. Department puts me on hold all day.
Parked vehicle at7:40 am and 10 minutes later a witness saw smoke and flames coming from the vehicle near the driver's side wheel well.no problems with vehicle prior to the fire.had not used the cruise control in a very long time.the turn signals would sometimes click very fast, indicating a bulb was out, but no bulbs were defective.this had been going on for a year or more.a new engine was installed about 1 year ago.no after market equipment.vehicle was insured, but a claim was not made due to minor damage.mechanic, who repaired vehicle, indicated that speed control deactivation switchcaused the fire.
Dt: the contact states there isnhtsa recall 05v017000on the vehicle concerningthe cruise control.the parts neededfor recall repairs were not available at their local dealership.the contactspoke to the manufacturer, whoconfirmed that the parts are not available at this time. Updated 01/11/06.
Complaint regarding vehicle speed control on 1997 ford f150. *mr *sc
Picked up 1 yard of mulch and was unloading, smelled burning rubber, andsaw flames in wheel well.put outfire with fire extinguisher and called fire department. Opened hood, and saw fender burned, plastic brake near master cylinder burned, and fuse box and wiring burned.fire department saidit was bad wiring.mechanicfelt it involved the brakes. Also,cruise control had not worked for nearly six months before fire.
Dt: the cruise control switch was burning.the consumer could smell smoke while walking past the vehicle.the consumer was able to stop the smoke before the switch actually caught on fire by disconnected the wire leading to the switch.
05v017000/ford cruise control deactivation switch. The vehicle was parked for over 9 hours. The next morning there were flames coming from under the hood in front of the driver seat.the owner contacted the fire department and had the fire extinguished. Owner also contacted the ford manufacturer who told the owner thatthis vehicle was not included in the currentrecall. Provide further details.
While the vehicle was parked, a fire started under the hood. The vehicle was totaled.the cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
Vehicle was parked in front. Ten minutes later,the truck caught on fire. Driver called the fire department to extinguishthe fire.vehicle was towed by the insurance company. The insurance adjuster informed the driver that the cruise control switch started the fire inside of the truck.
Dt:consumer states when she went to get into the vehicle there was smoke coming from under the hood.when shelifted the hood, it was discovered the smoke was coming from the cruise control sensor and unhooked it.at that point the vehicle stopped smoking. The vehicle had been in the driveway for approximately 45 minutes.the dealership told them it wasn't under recall although there have been reports of the same problem.the vehicle hadn't caught on fire.
Dt: 1997 ford f150 caught on fire with the engine off and parked in the driveway.a neighbor alerted the consumer that there was a fire at about 2:45 am.the neighbor said that there was a sound like a shotgun blast.the fire was coming from the driver's side wheel well.the fire department came because the fire spread to the consumer's house and the neighbor's house.the vehicle was a totaled.it burned all the way back to the tool box.there was excessive damage.fire department suggested it may have been the cruise control switch.the consumer sustained smoke inhalation, and went to the hospital.the consumer e-mailed ford and asked for someone to contact him, and no one did.there was an ongoing insurance claim.there was massive property damage as a result of the fire.*sc
While parked, the vehicle caught on fire.the fire department stated that the fire started in the wiring of the cruise control.*sc
Dt: cruise control caught 0n fire.had reported to ford before this came out bought another cruise control, but then had disconnectedit.vehicle overheated and burnt the brake fluid, but was in time to put out the fire.
Dt: truck was parked and engine was not running,consumer droveabout a half hour before hediscoveredvehicle was on fire.flames were coming from driver's side under hood near cab of truck.flames were extinguished by 4 witnesses with a fire distinguisher.fire departmentwas not called.mechanic on site opened hood and suspected the fire began near the master cylinder.no repairs were made since this occurred.
Nhtsa recall campaign 05v0170000 concerning cruise control. Vehicle was parked in the garage for some 8 hours when the smoke detector went off. Consumers immediately exited the home, and the fire department responded.the home and two vehicle were destroyed in the fire.
Dt: the contact stated there is a nhtsa recalls campaigns 05v388000 and98v007000 regarding the vehicle speed control and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. No repairs have been made.
Consumer concerned with vehicle recall over heating and catching on fire. Consumer received recall notice on the underhood speed control deactivation switch.the consumer has disconnect the cruise control deactivation switch.the consumer believes that the real problem is a porous switch on the master cylinder that allows brake fluid to get into the bottom of the connector thus creating a resistance that will cause the connector and switch to overheat.
Faulty cruise control deactivation switch.
The truck caught on fire and burned to the ground while parked on the street. This occurred 15 hours after the vehicle was serviced by an independent repair facility for a cruise control failure.the fire department extinguished the fire, but couldn't determined the cause of it, just that the fire started in the engine compartment. The vehicle was not running andor warm when the fire occurred. *sc
After being parked 45 min. My 97 ford f-150 was seen by a friend to be on fire. The fire was extinguished. It is very evident that the cruise control deactivation switch (the same one used on 2000 and 2001 models that ford is voluntarilty recalling) was the culprit. The truck was extinguished relatively quick and it is very easy to see where the fire started. The cruise control had quit working prior to this fire and the truck was sometimes difficult to get out of park.vehicle was insured.but not reported. Photos will be sent to bruce york.
1997 ford f150 caught on fire underneath the hood near the cruise control mechanism.*mrwhen the consumer contacted the manufacturer about faulty cruise control switches, he was told his vehicle was not included in the recall.
Our 1997 ford f150 burned dec 5,2005. The fire proceed to our 1993 chvy blazer parked in front of it and then proceed to our home. We received a recall letter around end of sept beginning of oct. For the speed control sensor. The recall was voluntary and parts would not be in until nov. Our cruise control did not work, we were not real concerned at the time. We received a postcard the week before the fire, still stating a voluntary recall and now parts were not to be in until february 2006. No where on these recalls are the danger of a fire discussed. I think this recall should be mandatory!! we came home around 7:00 pm and the fire started around 3:00 amour blazer only had liability and probably will not be covered. The insurance is processing two claims ( 2 - $1000.00 deductibles) and we also have an medical claim for our daughter going in for toxic smoke inhalation.we had 6 payments to go, now we will be lucky to purchase one decent vehicle and definitely need two, we both work!ford needs to step up and take care of the consumers! i have my doubts that we will purchase another ford. My grandfather hauled new cars for ford for years, but i have no loyalty when i find websites galore about this recall and nothing is happening. How many people need to suffer or die before this is taken care of!!
Vehicle fire involving the speed control disconnect switch ((cruise control defect)) on this 1997 ford f150.limitted burn in engine compartment.vehicle is in very good condition, and this fire pattern/evidence is a prime example of the failure of this vehicle component.salvage is presently preserved for inspection.
At around 5:45 pm est 1/13/2007 my husband was working on our computer while my son and i watched a movie.the doorbell rang and i went outside to find my husband's 1997 ford f150 with flames shooting high out of the hood.i grabbed my son and came back inside and screamed for my husband.he grabbed a fire extinguisher and tried to put out the fire but it was far too involved.a neighborhood kid had been walking by and saw the fire and rang the doorbell - he waited with us down the street for the fire trucks.i called 911 and evacuated the house and ran down the street.the fire department arrived within 5 minutes or so - while we waited there were several minor explosions but the fire department was able to extinguish the fire before it got to the house (only a few feet from the truck) or the other car parked right next to the truck in the driveway.the truck is completely destroyed - the hood and windshield are gone - the interior is black and devastated and the tires are melted - the paint is gone - it looks nothing it did a few hours ago.
Vehicle was parked in front of the residence for 3 1/2 hours. Owner discovered that the vehicle was on fire. The flames were coming out from the center of the hood. The fire department was notified and extinguished the flames.*tc
Dt: the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. The vehicle caught on fire from the speed control deactivation switch.
My ford 1997 f-150 caught fire outside a coffee shop.it had been off for at least 30 minutes. Someone came around and told me the truck was on fire.the cause of the fire is reported to be the cruise control switch and led to the brake master cylinder. I have not fixed the truck yet.
Dt: cruise control has been disconnected because it quit working, and because of its potential to start fire. Cruise was working fine when i consumer bought the truck.
Pick up truck caught on fire. The consumer believed it was due to electrical problems. The fire started in engine near the steering column. The consumer then stated it may have beendue to due a cruise to control switch.
Dt: the consumer stated that the 1997 ford f 150 caught on fire and burnt completely. The owner parked the truck at 6 pm in the garage and at 9 pmheard the horn. The owner then went to the garage to check on the truck and found the truck burning. The fire was coming from the driver's side under the hood. The owner said the fire was from the cruise control switch.claimed that he was just seconds from losing his house. The owner had not seen anything in the tv news or news papers about the ongoing investigations with the switch. The owner had not used the cruise control that day or did not notice anything funny about how the truck was driving. A fire department report, and an insurance report were issued. Pictures were taken. The vehicle has already been moved from the fire location.the vehicle was a totaled. Loss and there was damage to the owner's house,severe smoke damage throughout the house. The insurance took care of the smoke damages. There were no injuries.
The vehicle was parked for about a hour when it caught on fire.the consumer extinguished the fire with water hose.the fire started at the master cylinder which was replaced.a couple of weeks later the cruise control stop working. *sc
While vehicle was parked a fire started in the steering column.dealership will be notified.
Vehicle was parked for 2 days.the horn started blowing, and consumer's wife looked out the window and saw fire coming from the center of the hood.put water on vehicle from hose, but was not enough to stop fire.called 911.by the time the fire company came vehicle was consumed by fire.also, the house almost caught onfire. Cruise control quit working about 1 or 2 months before the fire.there were noother problems.checked the fuses, and they were fine.one evening, before the fire would not come out of park.found the brake light switch at the pedal was defective.replaced that switch.then, found a brake light bulb out.replaced that bulb, andvehicle came out of park.about a week later the right turn signal blinked real fast, againthe bulb was replaced.this trouble with the turn signal was intermittent. Rear glass leaked, anddoor panels were cracked on both sides.geico insurancesent an adjuster to take pictures.owner felt cruise control caused the fire.
After sitting unusedfor 2 days, the cruise controll switch caught on fire. It was put out quickly after disconnecting the battery and putting soda on the switch. I had the truck towed to a ford dealer who said it was not listed on the recall, and i would have to pay. I decided to take it to my normal repair shop for correction. It was corrected with a new switch. I belive i should be reimbursed for entirecost.
Parked the vehicle about 1:15 at about 1:43 the vehicle was reported on fire.prior to the fire a fuse had blown multiple times that prevented getting out of park.after first fuse change it lasted a couple of weeks then it blew again.the fuses that were used were the proper size.the owner called ford to figure out why could not get out of park.the cruise control was not used often.the vehicle was insured by state farm and was investigated.owner has post fire pictures and will send.
Ford f150 fire caused by cruise control deactivation switch.vehicle in garage,vehicle totaled andgarage damaged.
While the truck was parked in a parking lot it caught on fire without warning.there were no injuries reported.the driver called the fire department to extinguish the fire.the vehicle was towed, and declared totaled by the insurance company.*sc
Dt:the contact stated after activating the cruise control the vehicleaccelerated.the cruise control would not deactivate with the off switch or the brake pedal.pressure was applied to the brakeshard for approximately a mile and a half.he was able to get the vehicle to the shoulder and turn off the ignition.when the vehicle was turned back on the engine was idling high.the contact disconnected the fuse for the cruise control.the vehicle has not been seen by a service dealer or an independent repair shop.
Cruise control switch burnt.
Dt: the contact stated vehicle burned two years ago on 10-16-03.she was told at that time that vehicle was not included in anyrecall. She received a recall notice in the mail on 9-26-05 concerning the scds. She has contacted ford numerous times ,and they have not contacted her at all. Today was the fifth phone call shemade to them. The vehicle was parked when it burned. The fire originated under the hood. The fire departmentwas called and they said the fire did originate under the hood. The truck was totaled. The consumer did not have fire and theft insurance at that time. She contacted ford, and they told her there was no recall, andurged herto contact her insurance company. The contacte-mailed pictures of the truck to nhtsa in washington, dc inmay 05. The contact stated that in may-05 someone from nhtsa called her, and it was then that she e-mailed them the pictures. She reported of having no problems with the cruise control at the time of the incident.but her husband stated that the cruise control was not working two weeks prior to 9-1-03. She reportedher husband was having problems getting the truck out of park. The same day the truck burned.
Dt:1997 ford f150.the consumer states on august 10, 2005 h vehicle caught on fire.the vehicle had been sitting for approximately 7 hours before this occurred.the vehicle did not have any problems prior to fire. The fire department was called and they filed a report.ford has been notified.the vehicle has not yet been inspected to see why this occurred.the consumer suspectedit started under the hood on the driver's side. It was the cruise control switch.the vehicle was totaled.
My 1997 ford f150 caught fire in my driveway 15 minutes after the engine was turned off.i drove home (approximately 10 miles) the morning of january 1, 2005 and parked in my driveway.after 15 minutes my truck security alarm sounded and i went outside to investigate.flames were coming out from underneath the hood of the truck mainly on the driver's side.i called the fire department and they put the fire out.my mechanic, george watson, inspected the truck and declared it a total loss.i feel the fire could have been caused by the cruise control switch that ford has identified as a hazard in the 2000 f150 models.
I had the 05s28 ford recall performed on my f150 on 9/12/05 - they did not disconnect my cruise control to wait for the new harness - they installed a brake kit - at christmas time - i went home to minnesota and had problems with the cruise control on the way back - when i got home i called the dealership and they said that there was a problem with something with the cruise in northern climates icing up and if it didn't stop when i was home in oklahoma to call them back - it didn't do it anymore so i didn't call back.on july 8th i went to broken arrow and after i shut my truck off and parked it - it caught fire and burned to the ground.only took about 8 minutes to burn.everything from the cab back window forward is burned to a crisp.the fireman said they were writing it up as engine electrical malfunction. Everything on the drivers side is gone - the battery is completely melted away - the intake manifold is melted - there is more missing and melted on the drivers side - so the fireman suspect it started there on the drivers side in the engine compartment.there were no injuries. The fire was so hot that it melted some pallets of pvc pipe that were stacked about 8 feet from where i parked the truck and they fell over on top of the truck and one of the firemen.they got him out and he was uninjured.i lost my truck, the fireman got my trailer unhooked with minimal damage, i lost most of my tools and a lot of personal belongings. Police came but left it up to fire department to write a report.
On july 11,2005 jason went to work and parked his 1997 ford f-150 pickup in the parking lot of his job rolled up all the windows and locked the doors and took the key.at apromently 9.00am he went out for his break to find the fire department at his truck its a total loss.the only thing left is the cab of the truck.
When at a stop or parked the vehicle has a ruffled idle and vibrates like its ready to stall out.while drivingbetween 40mph and up,the vehicle sways from one side to another side.
1997 ford f150 pickup truck, the fire appearedto have started under the hood in the engine.the insured statedto the firemen that it looked electrical .this model of truck has been known to burn due to a faulty cruise control switch.they included a copy of the recall notice from ford.the insuredwas not sure if the recall was ever completed.they stated the cruise control had not worked in some time.
1997 f150 caught on fire. Eight months after the consumer's vehicle caught on fire he received a recall on the cruise control deactivation switch (05s28) which indicated that eh deactivation switch could overheat and result in a fire.the consumer submitted pictures to the manufacturer and had the vehicle inspected at the dealer.the manufacturer refused to provide and financial assistance stating that the truck was too badly damaged to determine what actually started the fire.
The vehicle caught on fire while parked in the garage.the consumer was able to pull the burning vehicle out of the garage before the house caught on fire.the local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire.the cause of the fire was unknown.*sc
While being parked vehicle caught on fire. When vehicle was inspected it was determined to be due to the cruise control.
Engine does not accelerate.
When the brakes are applied the vehicle accelerates.the dealer has been notified.
Vehicle been experiencing problem with sudden acceleration whenever vehicle came to a stop. Vehicle been in/out of three different dealer shops, and problem still occurring.
Consumer states that the vehicle accelerater and brake are too close.consumer was trying to brake and vehicle accelerated and hit a house.cause is unknown.please provide any further information. Mr
While trying to parkaccelerator pedal got stuck ,causing the vehicle not to be able to stop.consumer was finally was able to put the vehicle in neutral.please provide any futher information.
While drivingengine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control.brakes failed to stopvehicle.vehicle taken to dealer 8 times, but unable to find the cause.*ml
Dmv placement visor failed due to weak material.
Back window leaks, plastic frame that holds glass onto cab brakes with time. Various glass companies have told me that it's a common thing with the 97-2000 ford f-150's it's not the rubber nor a weather strip it's the plastic frame that brakes with time.
Both windows stopped working every other day.unable to roll them up or down.consumer also states the windshield wipers stopped working in the rain, (repetitive)-replace relays.the problem is on going, the pcm chip has been updated, fuses checked, the motor for the window has been replaced and now being checked for a wiring short. Problem may be in the steering column where they replaced a recall part in the ignition.consumer states, see reference number 8011065.*scc
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that he was driving with the windshield wipers engaged. As he attempted to open the windows, the front windshield wipers and windows failed. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired for the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who provided no assistance. The current and failure mileage was approximately 240,000.
Heater malfunction.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While driving at 60 mph, the windshield washer independently activated and obstructed the contact's visibility. In addition, the windshield wipers were activated, but failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Hvac blend door failure, can not heat/air condition or defrost cab.
Exhaust manifold is leaking coolant.also, when heater is on temperature rises extremely high.
Floor heater vents inoperative.
Ventilation system smells of mildew.
1997 ford f150, heater/defrost does not function properly all the time, more often than not blows cold air. In bad weather visabilty is greatly reduced.
I am sending in a full letter to explain the "failures".it centers around tsb 99b29 and lack of owner notification of a bad front cover design that can lead to engine failure, which occurred in this case.additionally, i had a tie rod failure that was not addressed under warranty, but later broke while driving.also, my crank shaft pulley / dampener assembly fell off while highway driving (70 mph).there are other issues including door lock / key sticking. Campaign id number : 03v196000 component: steering:gear box:shaft sector.the engine cover gasket failed. *tc the serpentine failed, the transmission had an akward shift, the wipers operated periodically by themselves on high speed, there was little heat coming from the vents through the floor.
I had an electrical short under the dash caused by moister in the fuse box , which was caused by water leaking around the windshield.i was not to concerned until i took it to the shop and found out that there is 13 pages of service bulletin about moisture get into the fuse box.it does thing as wiper not working while in drive or reverse but will work any other time.radio not turning off,blower motor not shutting off.trying to engage the starter while the vehicle is running.
Heater blower motor failed.yh
Heater core failed.instantly fogged inside of all windows.impossible to see anything outside the vehicle.at 65 mph this could be lethal!why, has this obvious defect never been addressed?
While driving there was a strong anti freeze odor, and the windshield fogged up. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the heater core was no longer working.
Heater core leaking.heater core leaked causing antifreeze to leak out and get on the windshield.dealer replaced said had replaced several others in same model of truck. They billed me 568.00 dollars for this. I only agreed to pay them 240 because that is what they quoted over the phone.this is a part that really doesn't ware out.the dealer claimed that they didn't know what was causing this to happen.
I purchased a 1997 ford f-150 june 11, 2001 from two rivers cheverolet on 2/04/02 a hole was patched in the radiator of the vehicle. On 9/02/02 the radiator had another hole in it and this time had to be replaced.on 9/27/02 the heater core began leaking and had to be replaced.at that time i had taken the vehical back to the radiator specialist and he sugguested that the vehical might have electryolisis, said take the vehicale to the ford . I did they replaced the heater core and i had suggested to the service technian that it could have electroylisis.the service tech. Said that, that was not very possible. On 12/03/02 i took the vehicle back to the same ford garage for leaking of antifreeze, they said that they could not find any leaks and sent me on my way.on 3/10/03i was on the other side of the country and the heater core went again i took it to a local ford garage in the area that i was in and they replace the heater core again.on 5/21/03the heater core went again at this time i was in a different part of the country and at every ford garage i went to i told the story to the service advisor. The heater core was replaced. On 10/29/03 the heater core again failed and i took it back the same ford garage that i last had it at.again they replaced the heater core and this time told me that there was electryolisis in the vehicale.they replace heater core.on7/12/04 the heater core went again i took the vehicle back to the same ford garage and they said that they could replace the heater core and this time the radiator had a hole in it again.they also said that the problem would proably not go away and there was nothing else that they could do for me.i took it to a radiator specialist and they told me if they had had the vehicale when the problem first started that they would have been able to fix it.but now its been going on took long and there was a slim chance that they would be able to fix problem.now with no help from the(ford).
Heater core failed and leaked anti-freeze inside heater box mist left oily film on windshield and could not clean . Had to drive 2 hours with drivers window open to see. Replaced in jan of 2000 and failed 8 months later same result both times i was driving home from work at 3 a. M. See tsb 01-15-6 repeated heater core failure. Contacted ford and they will give me another core but i have to install again 12 to 16 hour job. Very serious safety issue needs to be addressed. Thank you.
Heater core failure.all indications that this is common to ford, but the dealer denies it.this part should not have a high failure rate.
1/28/03 - heater core failed and was replaced. 11/29/03 - heater core failed again and was replaced. Ford didn't charge me for another core but i did have to pay agion for the labor, $400.00. This part should not fail after 11 months.
The vehicle's ventillator assembly lets water into transfer case causing wiper failure. Yh
Pittman arm referenced eight (8) times in tsb's.rear window also referenced in tsb's.
Rear window leak
1997 f-150 rear window leaking - took in twice during warranty and told them about hearing water in truck them checked drain in door and said nothing wrong - only have 62000 on truck so i did not drive it much but now i found were water was coming in through gasket and this seems to be a big problem and dealer ship are having outside vendors doing work i think this should be recalled because they knew this problem and changed design
Rear window leaks. Right hand side of rear windowwas leaking. Took vehicle to dealer,and dealer indicated to repair vehicle, had to replace the the whole window.
When the rear sliding window is closed, water/rain would leak through the opening area. This is a design flaw.
While driving at approximately 60 mph an object fell of a truck in front of consumer. Consumer moved from left to right to avoid hitting the object. 8-year old daughter that was strapped in hit the window latch which caused a small cut to open up.
I first discovered the leaking rear window a year ago( the truck was less than 2 yrs old)with 53000 miles and had it repaired at the dealer for 180.00 it is unknown how long it was like that because it was a passenger in the back seat that noticed it was leaking after a heavy rain. This new leak was discovered yesterday by me after a car wash and it was in the same location as the first one. The truck is less than 3 years old and has 84150 miles. I will report this to the dealer tomorrow 12/12/2000. The crack in the driver side door sheet metal was discovered after reading about the problem on a web site 12/11/2000 (www.ford-trucks.com) it was listed as a common problem on 97, 98,99,2000 f150s. When i checked i discovered the crack with a little rust on it a couple inches up from the bottom window molding.
Rear window leaks due to defective seals.
Sliding rear window leaks.
Back sliding glass window is allowiing water to entervehicle becauseseal on window is defective, and allowswater to entervehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.
Six months after purchasing vehicle back window started to leak, took to dealer , and they said that it wasnotunder warranty.top of the window is still leaking.
Every time it rains,water pours in the top of the rear window and soaks the rear seat.when i contacted the dealer ,they said this happens frequently with these trucks,but that ford was not responsible.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Back rear window leaks and they have failed to fix three times at two different dealers.the first dealer failed to tell me there was a recall on the window.the second dealer fixed it under some kind of recall and now refuses to fix it again. The window is still leaking.
Rear window has a leak on the passenger side of the sliding window that has been sent back to the shop several time for repairs. Its on oing ! the window has been replaced w/ frame three times , but the truck has been in shop several times prior to and after the windows have been replaced. It would last a short time and would then start leaking all over again. ** presently still leaking **. # 2 . Engine has a knock during start up. Sounds more like a diesel ! both issues have been present since 14,000 miles or so. This truck has had several problems. To mention a few ; rear bumper rusting out, door & shift nobs breaking , body paint peeling, rattle in floor gear shift ( still present ), ** now the air conditioning is not working **. I like the truck, but would rather have one with out all the problems !
I was told that i would have to pay a deductable to have this fixed. It is a hazard because my windshield wipers do not work half the time,and when they do not work, the windows will not roll down so therefore i can not see when it rains. There was something wrong with it when i bought it and i feel i should not have to pay the deductable.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Rear sliding window leaking and driver's door was chipping paint due to weak metal used.dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that they were aware of the problem, but nothing could be done.
Left front door crack at lower rear of window frame.
Rear sliding glass window leaks.
The conversion ford f150 has a defect in rear window by the bench seat which was not reinforced properly, it's structural unsafe; it does not have the roll bar which does not comply with our fmvss. The conversion is transapple custom, 2645 route25 centre reach ny 11720 at 516-981-vans,kenny coder thru babylon ford 495 montaqa hwy west isley ny at 516-669-3232, hank heckels.
Vehicle rear sliding glass would leak wnenever it rains or being washed. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Loss of anti-freeze or coolantboth doors starting to crackrear sliding window leaking.
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Water pours in through rear window when it rains; dealer resealed window but it still leaks; dealer replaced window with a new design to fix problem; dealer charged me $350.00; should i have to pay for a design flaw?
Rear sliding glass window leaking in theinsidetop left section.taken to ford dealer who inturn subcontracts out to a leak specialist. I was inform by the service desk that he inform themthat i would need to replace the whole rear window at a cost estimate of a couple hundred dollars. I in turn contacted ford motor company and of course my vehicle is now out of warranty.i own a 1997 ford f-150 with 82,000 miles. I was informed by ford motor co. That the dealers are franchised and what everpolicy they have in place ford co. Can't control.
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The rear window frame keeps cracking and causing it to leak water inside the cab. I had it fixed 3 different times under warranty then it happened again and tipton wouldn't help me anymore so i called ford in detroit and they said the dealer said i was abusing my ford and that is a false statement i even offered to send them pictures of my truck and it is in great shape and only 65,000 miles it is unfounded if they just would look at my truck 'not takeing the dealers word because why would it be abuse only after the warranty ran out . The dealer never fixed the problem and if i have to go through legal manners i guess i will have to.
I have had the back light resealed twice already, still leaks...have heard it is a cracked window frame, a design flaw and some have had the dealer replace with a new window.mine because out of warranty is my problem.i had it fixed once under warranty, but the problem still exists and sidney ford doesn't want to do anything about it....poor customer service and warranty service!!!
Rear window leaks water around window seal.
Rear sliddingglass window is leaking water into truck due to faulty craftmanship.
The original rear sliding glass window leaked and was replaced under warranty (less than 36000 mi.).the replacement window eventually leaked too, so it was defective also.the front brake pads wore out and scored the rotors.the repair shop indicated that they could not turn/repair the rotors because they were under specification.further investigation indicated that the replacement rotors for this vehicle have a different thickness specification.the original rotors are either not the correct thickness or have an incorrect specification.the brakes have never seemed to perform properly.brakes must be applied very hard and even then the vehicle does not stop very quickly.
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Rear glass is coming out from its seal.dealer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Manufacturernotified, and informedconsumer thatvehicle was out of its warranty.glass had to be replaced
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Water pours in through the back window everytime it rains.dealer put some kind of sealant around the window, which did not correct the problem.
Rear window of 1997 f150 leaks. Dealership replaced window, and new unit leaks. Problem seems to exist in 1997-2003 f150's.
Purchased an extended cab pickup because i have two children.since purchase, they have grown and when they are in the back seat, they're heads are in line with the rear window.i'm afraid that if i was struck from the rear, my daughters heads would go through the back window and suffer head and neck injuries..i am currently trying to find an aftermarket solution to the problem.thank you for your time and consideration.
Consumer states the rear window glass is leaking water into cabin of vehicle.dealer diagnosed problem with the assembly of the glass.dealer needs a special ford part due to glass assembly being part of vehicle's frame. Tsrear windshield replaced.
Rear windowis becoming separated fromvehicle. Seal is coming off.water is leaking in.consumer was told that vehicle was not a part of any recall.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Lower right corner of window, there is a small crack ondoor about 25 inches long.
Power rear view mirror failed. Mjs
Doors have fractures in door frames above&behind door handles, under the thicker weather stripping of the side windows. They are stress fractures that mat have come from the operating of the glassgoing up & down. Anyway this is a problem for safety & metal stress failure the metal will come apartin a crash in the door area. Design flaw at best is what i see here, which be looked into by someone. Thank you terrye. Thompson
Technician found power windows were not working due to cracks on both doors, all three doors are rusting at bottoms, consumer states if there would be an accident, most likely the doors wouldbreak in half.
Both windows stopped working every other day.unable to roll them up or down.consumer also states the windshield wipers stopped working in the rain, (repetitive)-replace relays.the problem is on going, the pcm chip has been updated, fuses checked, the motor for the window has been replaced and now being checked for a wiring short. Problem may be in the steering column where they replaced a recall part in the ignition.consumer states, see reference number 8011065.*scc
Electrical lights/windows, and lockswere inoperable.also,windshield wipers failed to come on.consumer will take the vehicle to dealerfor inspection this week.
Door at lower window has developed crack on both doors.electrical system that reads door ajar or shut in door has failed /also controls wipers & int.& ext. Lighting/ they share the same fuse.
The top of the back window leaks, causing water to drip into the cab ofvehicle.dealer informedconsumer that the window and the track need to bereplaced to remedy the problem.
Consumer claimed thatelectrical light,windows, and locks wereinoperable.also, windshield wipers failed. Consumer will take the vehicle to dealer for inspection this week. The a/c unit, dome light, and no check engine light. *sc
Keyless entry remote system failed. Mjs
Fues topower windows continues to blowout. This has happened on several occasions. Also,dome light isaffected.dealer has been contacted.
Bottom of each window inright corner, if inside vehicle, there's a quarter inch crack onoutside of the windows.driver states crack is getting longer. Dealer has been contacted.please provide any further information.
Rear back glass leaks.dealership is aware of problem. Everytime she washes vehicle water comes in though the window.
Rear window is leaking water onpassenger's side. Glass has separated from frame of the truck.please provide any further information.
The right power window is inoperable, the dealer lubricated window.
Electrical lights/windows, and lockswere inoperable.also,windshield wipers failed to come on.consumer will take the vehicle to dealerfor inspection this week.
Consumer claimed thatelectrical light,windows, and locks wereinoperable.also, windshield wipers failed. Consumer will take the vehicle to dealer for inspection this week. The a/c unit, dome light, and no check engine light. *sc
Their was a recall forrear windshield wipers.after consumer hadrecall work performed,rear windowleaked when it rained. The dealer has been contacted.
Driver side elec. Remote cntrl. Mirror glass has cracked 2 times almost same place each time, top to bottom
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Exterior mirrors design are poor in visibility when used with a trailer hitched tovehicle. Unable to see properly and causes blind spot from both sides.dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing can be done since mirrors meet specification.mirrors do not support extension mirrors.*ml
Headlights worked poorly confuse the oncoming drivers, and scares the hell out of the driver of the mentioned vehicle. Outside mirrors------outside mirrors ( right and left side) fail to operate with the adjusting switch located in the interior driver side arm rest.mirrors fail to adjust.this is a problem when different drivers use this vehicle.
Window weather-stripping loose.
The windshield makes a noise like it's going to explode and then it cracks, also the windshield wipers lift off of the vehicle at a speed of 55mph or greater.
There is a crack in the sheetmetal approximately 3 inches up from the bottom corner of the window. This crack is on both doors. It appears to result from the bending of the door when the window is raised and lowered. The crack is getting bigger with time, and will cause the door to break.
The door post at lower right of window is cracking at both doors through research i have found this to be a common problem with ford f150 & f250 trucks and i feel this could be a safety concern and fmco does not want to address this matter. Thank you michael.
Rear windshield leaks.vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs, but the problem still exists.
The back window leaks and both doors have a crack right on the doors on the corner of the windows.i talked to someone else and they have the same problem with the leak and the cracked paint.can you please look into this for me.thank you!
Detected a defect on the driver's door, located at the lower right corner of window pillar.defect description is a small crack which is approx. 3/8" long and is rusting.
Consumerwas washingvehicle and noticed thatwater come through the rear window, and got inside of vehicle.possibly, there was damage withseatbelt.consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and they told him thatvehicle wasn't on recall.
Window handle failed.
Driving at turn pike speed the rear window exploded with a pop sound, three weeks later the driver's side window exploded outward.after sitting for two days infront of our home.
I have noticed that i have devolped cracks on my drivers side door and passenger door.im curious to know why some sort of action has not been taken by ford motor company.i have read on certain ford websites that as much as 65% of f150 pickup trucks have this problem.im would like to know what would have to be done in order to solve this problem.
Driver's and passenger's windows cracked along the edges, causing injuries.common problem.please provide further information.
Consumer stated that the back window fell outward without warning all in one piece.tsrear windshield had to be replaced.
The sliding window has leaked many times and seems it is a manufacturing defect.yh
The failure occurs at the seam next to the window on the drivers and passengers door at the rear of the window{just above the door handle} right where the rubber molding ends. I have seen this crack on almost every f-150 i have inspected made in 1997. I have shown 5 other people the cracks on their vehicles and have also shown the local ford dealerships in town. But despite the fact that they have received a bulletin from ford authorizing them to replace the door some of them refuse to do so.
Windshield glass has spots etched into glass , causing poor visibility
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.the contact stated that there was a water leak in the front windshield or a firewall that caused electrical damage to the fuse box or the gem module.the failure occurs during the rain.while driving at any rpm, the fuse box would short out.the warning lights on the instrument panel would flash intermittently and the vehicle would not accelerate.the vehicle was repaired, but the failure still persists.the failure mileage was 121,000.updated 3/5/09 the windshield was replaced and no longer leaks. An improper seal was the cause of the leakage. Updated03/10/09.
The sliding window has leaked many times and seems it is a manufacturing defect.yh
Cracks developing near bottom of windows just under the edge of the moulding and on the drivers side has now grown to a little over .25inch.
Windshield leaking.
Consumer noticed cracks in lower rear corner of window frame.dealer/manufacturer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Cracks had developed in the window on the driver's & passenger's side doors. The cracks are slowly getting worse. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic nothing couldbe done.
Crack in each door near window.
Window located behind driver and passenger, makes a squeaking, rattling noise.
Water leaking inside the vehicle.glass shop informed consumer that a windowseparated from frame. Consumer believed that this condition was causedby a manufacturer's defect.*ml
The skin on the outside of the driver side door has developed a crack that is 1.5 inches long.this crack was caused by the window going up and down.ford wants the owners of out of warranty vehicles to pay $250 toward repairs.obvious engineering flaw.
Rear sliding window will leak water everytime it rains and could not fix the situation.
Windshield wipers come on unexpectedly while switch is in off position.this is a safety problem because in the case of my father's ranger, the washer fluid would spray unexpectedly as well, thereby smearing the windshield and causing loss of visibility.both our trucks were diagnosed with faulty multifunction switches.a recall for this part should be issued as there is a high number of the same complaints listed on this site for various ford vehicles containing the same part.
My instrumental panel just stop working. No gas guage, speedometer, odometer, oilpressure, temp gauge, charge gauge, etc. Checked fuse but ok. But like no power dealer knows of no such defect.also wipers come on at all different times without activation by driver . Beat several times at very high speed then stop. This has happened over 20 times over the last several months
While driving over 50 mph the windshield wipers lose contact with windshield, causing reduced driver visibility.
1997 ford f-150, wipers quit while using them in rain, head gasket leaks oil on exhaust which intern smokes and could possibly cause fire.
Windshield wiper motor replacement ($260.07 to dealer)did not solve problem; returned to dealer 12/9/99-response; unable to duplicate problem-
Going down the road while it was raining windshield wipers would not work. Then, all atoncewindshield wipers came on by themselves. Also,while standing outside of the truck horn started to blow on its on. Then, while on the road,horn once again started to blow on its own.
The winshield wipers will come on intermittently even when off.also, the last time it happened (i have a witness),the washer was also continously spraying fluid even though everything was off.
I have experienced the 3 defects listed.....first, the powertrain, when four-wheel drive is engaged at a stop and an engagement time of at least 30sec. To 1min. Is given, when i release my brake to proceed the powertrain makes a loud thump, this happens about 75% of the time....second the washer sprayers on the hood do not spray the windsheild. One sprays way off and the other sprays nothing. And third the high beam low beam switch is defected. When engaged in high beam and driving a short accures and the lights will flicker from high to low and completely off with no head lights at all......if you have any questions about any of these defects please contact shane e. Mass at my home number ((712)-322-5233) .... Thank you.
Vehicle rolled away while in park on slight incline; also vehicle veers to the left and windshield wipers skip cycles while on delay.
I was told that i would have to pay a deductable to have this fixed. It is a hazard because my windshield wipers do not work half the time,and when they do not work, the windows will not roll down so therefore i can not see when it rains. There was something wrong with it when i bought it and i feel i should not have to pay the deductable.
Windshield wipers turns on and off on its own.yh
I am sending in a full letter to explain the "failures".it centers around tsb 99b29 and lack of owner notification of a bad front cover design that can lead to engine failure, which occurred in this case.additionally, i had a tie rod failure that was not addressed under warranty, but later broke while driving.also, my crank shaft pulley / dampener assembly fell off while highway driving (70 mph).there are other issues including door lock / key sticking. Campaign id number : 03v196000 component: steering:gear box:shaft sector.the engine cover gasket failed. *tc the serpentine failed, the transmission had an akward shift, the wipers operated periodically by themselves on high speed, there was little heat coming from the vents through the floor.
Windshield wiper comes on by itself while driving.
I had an electrical short under the dash caused by moister in the fuse box , which was caused by water leaking around the windshield.i was not to concerned until i took it to the shop and found out that there is 13 pages of service bulletin about moisture get into the fuse box.it does thing as wiper not working while in drive or reverse but will work any other time.radio not turning off,blower motor not shutting off.trying to engage the starter while the vehicle is running.
The windshield washer fluid pump will engage without notice,blockingdrivers view.dealer was notified,turn signal and wiper assembly replaced at cost to original owner.
Winshield wipers rarely work on intermittent setting and if they do they are not consistant in timing. About 30% of the time the wippers will not come on at all. Washers work only 20-25% of the time.
Windshield wipers come on randomly and has become more frequent.also, the wiper fluid is projected onto windshield by itself.latest incident of this severely affected by vision of the roadway and traffic during heavy rush hour interstate traffic.from what i have been able to see on some of the internet new groups this is a not uncommon problem with ford trucks.
Windshield wipers would activate by themselves, and then squirt water onwindshield. This would cause a visibility problem fordriver. Its unexpected and very distracting.
Windshield wipers and washers comes on by themselves.manufacturer/ dealerstated not common to havea short in system.problem has not been corrected.
The windshield makes a noise like it's going to explode and then it cracks, also the windshield wipers lift off of the vehicle at a speed of 55mph or greater.
Windshield wipers will come on bythemselves without touchingcontrols, causing poor visibility. Defect occurs intermittenly. Dealer cannot determine cause.
Fuel line leak caused gasoline to spill onto the pavement; a definite safety hazard.defect was covered by a safety recall, but i had previously taken vehicle in for inspection and given a clean bill of health.how can a part covered under a recall fail after i took it in?ford is unwilling to cover any expenses except the repair costs, while i incurred addtional costs. The windshield washer quit working.ford is unwilling to cover the cost of repairs.
Windshield wiper motor replacement ($260.07 to dealer)did not solve problem; returned to dealer 12/9/99-response; unable to duplicate problem-
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150.while driving 65 mph in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers stopped working.the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road.he was able to drive the vehicle after the rain stopped.a mechanic stated that the gem module was defective and reinstalled the gem module, as well as installed a new ignition switch.the wipers failed again while driving in normal conditions.the mechanic stated that the gem module he installed from ford was defective.after the repair, the warning lights illuminated, including the air bag light.the mechanic cannot diagnose the cause of the failure and determine if the air bags work.prior to the gem module failure, several components were replaced on the vehicle.at 30,000 miles, the engine was rebuilt.the current and failure mileages were 125,000.
When driving under normal conditions windshield wipers will activate on their own. Also, they will shut off when it is raining .dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers - intermittent wipers erratic or not active.unable to use washer fluid. Replacement part has same problem as orginal equipment.
On several occasions windshield wipers will commence operating without any action by the driver.
Windshield wiper/washer would operate intermittently while in off mode, causing poor visibility which could lead to a vehicle collision . Nhtsa needs to look into this matter.
Windshield wiper arm would not retain blade.yh
The windshield washer jet does not reach the windshield above 40mph. Had jet replaced and the same thing happened again.
Windshield wipers failed during rain, managed to pull off road safely. (other electrical devices failed as well) wipers no longer work. Vehicle is out of service until repaired. Ford is aware of problems. See ford technical service bulletin 98-9-13 and ford special message #15773 .
In weather temperatures below 20 degrees the windshield wipers' rubber blades do not touch windsheild, causing visibility problems.
Windshield wiper fluid switch does not work. Dealer tried to fix it, and no there was no solution.
While driving windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipersto operate unexpectedly which may cause an accident.also, problem with the oil stick. It seems to be cracking or falling apart, which may cause by some type of metal rubbing against the oil stick.causes unknown.
Windshield wipers turns on and off on its own.yh
I recently saw were the nhtsa was looking at ford's windsheild wiper control as a possible problem for the explorer & another vehicle.i can vouch that the f150 also needs to be looked at.my 1997 f150's turn signal/windsheild wiper control will come on at any time & after using it will stay on.
Windshield wipers turns on and off on its own.yh
Anti-lock brakes don't work,they lockup and skid.wiper arms and wipers lift off windshield at 55 mph. Or faster.
While making a turn windshield wipers will come on and washer fluid sprays all over the windshield when it is not raining. This is unsafe on a curvy road. On a raining day and making a turn,windshield wipers will stop.
Consumer complained about windshield wiper linkageproblm. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that it was a common problem, and they were aware of the problem. Dealer was also aware of the problem, and has fixed it on different times.
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem.dealer has been contacted. Consumer has became aware of recall 98s14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts.steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains.transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97s86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs.windshield wipers start by themselves.turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire.brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop.a/c was not cold enough.serpentine belt was replaced.door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.
Windshieldwipers intermittently stop working during operation or sometimes donot work at all. Dealer notified, and and informedconsumer this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin.
Windshield wipers come on by themselves,causing a distraction to driver. Dealer claims switch and module need to be replaced. 2. Tailpipelocated to in front of passenger's rear wheel causing exhaust to corrode wheel and lugs: nuts. Dealer will not change location of exhaust.
Windshield wipers will operate intermittently on their own. Also, starter will make noise as if starting car when already running.dealer contacted ,and cannot remedy the problems. Problems still exist.
Wheneverwindshield wipers are in use they would go on & off on their own. Sometimes have to hit wipers to get them going again. Sometimes not raining when this happens. Causes havoc with driving.
While driving inrainwindshield wipers stopped working every other day. Driverwas unable to see.
While drivingwindshield wipers will come on unexpectedly like twice a month without warning. Also, a short inside of steering column. Washer lever also on steering column, to get washer to operate must push handle in at angle. The dome lamp is defective and stays on when the engine is started.
Passenger's area dome light will come on intermittently, causing a distraction while driving at night. Dealership has not examined or repairedvehicle. Consumer states he has replaced the part that holds the plugs twice and it costs 450 dollars each time, consumer states he thinks he may have to replace them again, the interior light also comes on at times.windshield wipers come on by themselves.
While drivingand with no warningwindshield wipers would come on intermittently. Vehicle has been to the dealership.
With the switch on/off windshield wiper/washer would intermittentlyoperate. Also, door ajar light would come on.
Ea97027;wheel separation, while drivng about 45 mphwheel on the left front fell off.the truck went into a sideway, slid and drove off the road into the ditch, then crashed intoa tree.the wheel was replaced by the dealership.
While in a minor fender bender the right front wheel fell off. Cause of problem unknown. Vehicle has not been taken to dealer.
Wheel cylinders leaked on rear,brake pedal vibrates,tailgate clips broken so you cannot open
Wheels split in the location where the two pieces that make up the wheel are joined, this causes air loss.
For the 3rd time in the last 10 months i have had the same problem with the factory rims on my truck. The problem is a hair-line crack on the inside of the rim that causes loss of tire pressure. On the first occassion ford replaced the wheel at no charge because of the 3 yr 36000 mile factory warranty . On the second occassion they would not cover the wheel because 36 month warranty was expired . As of today my truck is in the ford dealership for the third time with the same problem . The ford service department wants to charge me $247 for a new replacement rim, they do not seem to concerned about this ongoing problem. On the nhtsa web site i have read several complaints on the 97 ford f150 concerning the same symptoms of "loss oftire pressure on a daily basis ". I can assure you that this is not caused by firestone tires it is a defect in the ford factory rims. Please help!
Back-end shifts and the back wheel leans in angle.
Driving along approximately 60mph and started to turn to get off an exit. The wheels just went as far right as they would go , they did not respond to the vehicle, lost control and had a crash.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Aluminum wheelsplit down in the middle while going 40-45mph on straight smooth road. Suddenlyther ewasa noise, and the passenger front end fell to the ground.ford was notified. Please provide more information.
I own a ford f150 truck bopought new in march of 1997.i recently experienced a low tire and the service person said that the wheel was leaking air and showed me the problem.the area around the valve stem was very rusty and was leaking air through the steel material of the wheel.i've never had this happen to any of the many vehicles owned by me in the past.a question to the local dealer indicated no recalls or service bulletins from ford regarding this matter.i consider this to some degree a safety issue since low tire pressure contributes to the possibility of accidents.i have three other wheels that may well be affected.i have yet to contact the company due to the nature of business during the holidays.i will appreciate your consideration of this problem and perhaps investigating whether it is widespread of not.thanks much for your time.
I have a 1997 f-150 in which i had two wheels rust through so that the tires leaked air. The other two whheels were ex essively rusted as well. The onlysolution was to replace the 4 wheels. I saw no recalls, soi suspect this is a regional issue ( salt in winter) as i've seen other 1997 f-150s with similar rusted wheels.please look into this.this should be a manufacturer recall.
Wheel gets very hard to move.
17 inch cast aluminumleft rear wheel has cracked at least two inches long which could cause the wheel to fall and result in anaccident. Dealer has been contacted, but will not replace.*ml
The front left wheel cracked, causing a slow leak in tire. Dealer has not seen vehicle. Please provide more information.
Consumer was traveling 40mph onhighway and without prior warningfront wheels turned inward. He continued to drive.dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
While turning front axle sheared off with entire axle moving into wheel hubs,driver unable to keep truck from having an impact.
Goodyear tire had low pressure, causing them to blowout. In addition, consumer replaced wheels:cap/cover/hub, and exhaust system.
Tire cap cover failed.
While changeing all four wheels on vehicle the hub attachments broke.
Wheel hub designed with an "o" ring that must be in the center to prevent wheel from coming off, however ford does not make this known. Resulted in consumer's wheel almost coming off.
Lug nuts and studs almost fell off of hub on two occasions, rim and o-ring damaged due to lug nut and stud fastener failure.
Vehicle was repaired under recall for the wheel lugs: nuts and bolts on 11-11-98. On5-6-99, the left rear tire separated form the vehicle.the owner contacted the dealership.the dealership declined to repair vehiclebecause the consumer had the tires rotated.the manufacturer has been notified.
Consumer has received a recall letter for the lugs: nuts:bolts, recall#98s14. The dealer does not have parts available.
Consumer has been trying to get his recall done since july,98. Each time the dealer states they do not have the lug: nuts.
While tightening by hand, the lugs: nuts on the front driver and passenger wheels broke off at the studs.
O-rings and lug nuts failed came off of stud due to chaffing and wearing down of the o-ring, which could have caused wheel to fall off of vehicle.
Consumerhad a flat tire.took originaltire off to be fixed. Once fixed, the tire was placed back on.while traveling at 30mph the wheels broke off due to faulty lugs: nuts. Consumer received a recall letter from the manufacturer regarding the lugs: nuts.
Vehicle was purchased used. There was a lugs: nuts: bolts recall in may,1998. This recall has been repaired, butproblem has occurred since purchase buy new owner.ford has not been contacted.
Had received recall notice in mail (98v095000) over 2 months ago. Been calling dealer every 2 weeks.each time was told no parts available. Still waiting for lugs: nuts. Manufacturer has not shipped parts to dealership.
Recall #98s14wheel lug nuts recall,never received the first notice, received the 2nd notice 4months ago, and has not received parts.
Every 2 months passenger's rear wheel would becomeloose. Ford's description of lugs: nuts tightening would overtorque it & cause it to fatigue & eventually break.
While drivingrear left wheel separated from vehicle due to lugs:nuts:bolt s shearing off.this caused severe damage tovehicle.a recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model for the lugs: nuts: bolts .however,owner of this vehicle has not received a recall notification. Manufacturer will be notified.
The lug bolts broke off while driving.
Recall was remedied for this vehicle.however,studs still broke in rear axle which may cause a crash.this is a very common problem even after remdy of recall.ford is not willing to assistconsumer. The consumer replaced all studs on both axles. Dealer was unwilling to replace them, as thier docmentation showed that the lug nut recall was performed.
Consumer experiencing problem with dealer honoring mfr. Recall; ford/lug nuts. Consumer been waiting since the above date, and dealer keeps informing consumer no parts have received.
Consumer believes his truck is included in recall 98v-095 of the lug nuts, consumer has been unable to obtain details of the recall and is trying to have his vehicle included in the recall.nlm
Recall work delayed due to lack of parts (98s14).
In may 99 heard rattle from left rear.found spring clamp missing bushing, no big deal.but did notice bottom leaf was kicked out on aft end (and kicked in of fwd end) appx 1/4 to 3/8".while dealer replace lugs: nuts on recall said leaf spring no big deal.i wrapped loose clamp in tape to stop rattle.now in 11/99 while washing car i noticed lower leaf is kicked out considerably farther, now measuring a full 1".i have contacted ford cac, and the dealer will probably install a kit per sb99-6477.however, i view this as a very big problem/safety issue because the ford tsb kit only replaces the existing clamp for the two uppoer leafs.the lower leaf is "adjusted" back into place.internet research shows numerous people with same compaint.this is not a satisfactory solution.in my current situation the lower leaf, at a 1" aft kickout, is contacting the fwd inside and aft outside u-bolt.there can be no other outcome to this than for the spring to exert enough force over time to weaken both u-bolts to the point of failure.in my case i'll be watching like a hawk.however were it not for the initial rattle i doubt that i would have ever seen the problem until at some point in the future when my axle fell off.i've been happy with the truck and ford in general until now, but i feel like they need to wake up and address this.looking at chevrolet trucks they have what seems to be a better design philosophy;the chevrolet truck has "square" u-bolts, threads down , which straddle the leaf spring assemblies with close tolerance to keep the stack together on top of axle.ford's design has the u-bolts on either side of the spring stack, threads up, and relies on the compression force to keep the stack together instead of the u-bolt itself.i would encourage you to look at this issue;over time as these trucks acquire more mileage there may be some u-bolt failures.
Wheels bolts stretching upon normal tightening due to improper metal or hardening. The nut seizes on the wheel bolt before it tightens properly and causes the wheel lug nut washer to "eat away" the aluminum wheel enough to allow movement of the wheel to break off the wheel bolts and separate the wheel from the axle.
Had received recall notice 98v095000 & contacted dealer. Took vehicle in for repairs on lugs: nuts. In the process of repairing lugs: nuts, the "o" rings were removed. They should not have been removed.
Consumer received a recall letter from ford dealer, saying to bring in vehicle in for parts to be replaced recall #98s14. When consumer took the vehicle in the parts were not avalible.
Consumer received three recall letters that have not been properly handled. Manufacturer recall98s18/nhtsa recall #98v161000 for rear springs; /nhtsa recall #98v095000 forlugs: nuts,and manufacturer recall#97s86/ nhtsa recall#97v147000 for transmission cable.consumer has had vehicle in at dealer six times.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to nhtsa recall 98v095000, manufacturer'srecall98s14; dealer refused to replace the lugs:nuts due to the consumer purchasing new tires at a tire shop.tire shop replaced tires,and tires separated from the vehicle.dealer stated the tire shop did not tighten the lugs: nuts, and refused to replace them.
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem.dealer has been contacted. Consumer has became aware of recall 98s14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts.steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains.transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97s86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs.windshield wipers start by themselves.turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire.brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop.a/c was not cold enough.serpentine belt was replaced.door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.
Recall 98s14, lugs:nuts:bolts; recall notice was received in june, 1998. Contacted the dealer approximately six times, and dealer did not have the replacement parts to remedy the problem. Consumer continues to drive the vehicle.
Lug nuts snapped off due to chafe/wear on the wheel.
Lugs: nuts on wheels would break off whenever tires have to be aligned or brakes repaired. Mechanic says happens every time on f150.
Owner states while drivng vehicle at 10 mph the wheel fell off due to sheared lug: nuts.dealers have not corrected problem.
Recall 98v095000 lugs: nuts; taylor ford brokelugs: nuts in the process of torquingthem and will not fix the problem.
Consumer received a recall notice july 16, 1998 for the lugs: nuts, recall 98v095000.the dealer received parts and finally had repairs done 3/3/99.*ml
Due to failure of the lug nuts (recall component) wheel fell off of vehicle, wheel hit another vehicle in the windshield causing damage. No notice of recall was received by consumer.(complaint sent in by owner of other vehicle).
The vehicle had the recall (98v-095) completed on the wheel lug nuts and bolts, however the vehicle experienced two failures of the lug nuts which sheared off causing the wheels to fall off, first incident was on 4-24-00 and the second on 11-08-00. *mjs
Received recall notice (#98v095000). Notified dealer & then took vehicle in on date. Mechanic never checked lugs: nuts. Had them tightened instead. Old lugs: nuts ruined rims. Mechanic said no parts available.
Consumerhas received trw recalls from the manufacturer .he has contacted the dealer and the parts are not available.ak
Lugs: nuts are defective. Left wheel makes a banging and knocking noise when turning the vehicle.
Recall work on the lug nuts not able to be completed due to lack of parts.
The vehicle's front passenger's wheel fell off due to the five lugs: nuts: studs shearing off,causing the wheel to fall off and almost causes an accident.
While driving about 25 mph, the left rear wheel fell off.manufacturer was contacted about the problem. Consumerwas informed that recall work was performed on the truck in september of 1998.also, manufacturer stated that the warranty on the recallexpired. Recall # 98v095000 ford/lugs: nuts.
Consumer received a recall letter in june 1998, and has not had the work performed on the vehicle yet. Manufacturer recall # 98s14/nhtsa recall #98v095000.
The right wheel separated due to all the lugs breaking, the wheel fell off in traffic at a low speed, consumer was told by previous owner that the recall 98v-095 was completed prior to this incident.nlm
The vehicle lug nuts loosen and caused the right rear wheel to separate while traveling causing the truck to land on the right brake housing and skid, resulting in property damage, prior to recall notice (98v095000). However, dealer said they would pay for repairs, but refused to pay for the collateral damage.
While driving heard a popping noise. Then, uponstopping found out that two lugs: nutshad snappedoffleft rear tire.manufacturer had been contacted.
While tightening the wheel the wheel studs broke offthe front left wheel.the dealer has replaced the wheel.
Recall # 98v095000 ford/lug nuts; dealer does not have parts to correct recall notice. Dealer has no idea when parts will become available. Owner has been contacting dealer since the month of june.dealer finally received the parts, appointment has been made to have repair work done.*ml
While driving due to loose lugs: nutsand bolts, consumer experienced rear wheel separation from the drum. Dealer has been contacted.
Wheel studs broke off of wheels on several occasions.
My right side wheel/the lug/nuts are rusted off and the lug cap completely melted off from where the exhaust comes out from in front of the wheel. The lugs will not tighten on the wheel. I purchased the f-150 truck used and never was notified of a recall on the lug/nuts. The owner before me purchased the truck from john megal dealership in dahlonega georgia. *nlm
Recall # 98vv09500, wheel lugs: nuts: bolts.; recall has not been repaired on this vehicle which may cause an accident.the occupant was trying for about 4 months to have vehicle repaired.dealer claims it still on national back order.please provide further details.
Recall 98v095000 and manufacturer's recall98s14, lugs:nuts:bolts;recall notice was received in july, and the dealer was contacted. Parts were not available then. The dealer has been contacted numerous times. Appointments set up because they thought the parts were in. The dealer cannot remedy the problem because they still have no parts.
Faulty manufacturing of wheels caused four lug nut on one of the front wheels to shear off, rendering the vehicle undrivable.
Consumer received recall notice frommanufacturer concerning lugs: nuts. Took vehicle to dealer who tightened lugs: nuts, but has not remedied the problem. Consumerhas not received second notice. No parts available to correct the problem.recall number 98v095000.please give any further details.
Consumer took vehicle in for safety recall 98v095 repairs, however dealer could not install lug nuts as per recall because customer installed after market wheels that will not work with update lug nuts.
Consumer experiencing problem with dealer honoring mfr. Recall notice sent 15-sep-98. Consumercontinually being informed that the parts are not available or they ran out of parts, andto call back next friday. Still no parts.
When driving there issome shaking within the wheels,andreceived a recall notice concerning lugs: nuts:bolts.the parts are not in, and the consumer doesn't like driving the vehicle due to waitingfor the parts.
While driving at 55 mphleft rear lugs: nuts came off, causingwheel to come completely offvehicle. Also,recall 98v09500/ manufacturer's recall 98s14work was corrected,lugs: nuts were replaced. However,problem still occurred.the consumer was not sure if the lug nuts came off. The tire and rim were never found.
Consumer took vehicle in for safety recall 98v095 repairs, however dealer could not install lug nuts as per recall because customer installed after market wheels that will not work with update lug nuts.
Received recall notice #98v095000 in the mail. Called dealer & was informed no lugs: nuts available. Does not know when the lugs: nuts will be in from manufacturer.
Lug nuts had loosened and were stripped prior to recall notice, denied recall work due to lugs being sheared off.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with dealer nothonoring mfr. Recall notice concerning lugs: nuts, may not create sufficient clamp load, allowing wheel movement in relation to mounting surface/ potential wheel separation.
Recall work on lug nuts not completed due to lack of parts.
Recall # 98v095000 ford/lugs: nuts; owner never received 2nd recall notice. When son was driving the truck about 30-35 mph, the rear wheel on the driver's side almost came off because all the lughs nuts and studs came off the wheel except one.
Vehicle was involved in recall 98v095000, involving wheel lugs: nuts. Consumer has been waitng2-3 months for parts. Very concerned for safety.
Lug nut recalled, repair not done due to lack of parts.
Consumer has not received second notifcation from manufacturer concerning the lugs: nuts,recall problem has not been corrected due to no parts. Recall number 98v095000.please give any further details.
The lug: nuts sheared and the wheel came off the vehicle. Dealer has seen.
Consumer received recall letter concerning lugs:nuts:bolts.contacted dealer, no parts available to correct the problem.dealer has not received second notification from the manufacturer.recall 98v095000.please give any further details.
Lug nuts repaired, prior to recall notice (98v095000).
While changing a right rear tire, and when driver was tightening thebolts to specified torque, he broke two screws.
Consumer received recall letter in june1998.contacted dealer,no parts available to remedy problem. Consumer is still waiting for dealer to receive parts from the manufacturer.recallnumber 98vo95000.*nlm
Traveling 40mph when rear wheel separated from vehicle. Took to dealer & had it repaired. Problem of wheel occurred before recall (#98v095000). Dealer didn't want responsibility & manufacturer. Backed dealer.
Had received recall notice 98v095000 & contacted dealership. Took vehicle to dealer & had lugs: nuts replaced. During the replacement, the "o" rings were removed. They should not be removed.
Consumerhas been experiencing problems withrear lugs: nuts. Three of the lugs: nutswere loose.the defects are described in recall number 98v095000.the consumer received this recall, but the parts has never been available.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. * ak
Consumer believes his truck is included in recall 98v-095 of the lug nuts, consumer has been unable to obtain details of the recall and is trying to have his vehicle included in the recall.nlm
Recall 98v095000.recall notice was received and dealer was contacted, and cannot remedy the problem because the replacement parts are not available, problem still exists.
Mfr. Recall notice98s-14, concerning lug nuts.had stated second notice will be received around third quarter of this year, and still nothing has been received at this time. But learned from dealer in consumer's location, that the lugs: nuts are in. Consumer would like to knowwhy is the manufacturer not honoring the recall as stated in recall notice. Could your agency help with this problem?
Recall # 98v095000 ford/lug nuts; service manager told consumer parts are available to correct recall. Consumer upset because he has not received 2nd recall notice, and would like to know why he has not received 2nd notice from manufacturer.
Recall work on the lug nuts not completed due to lack of parts. (attorney).
Wheel lugs break when anti-theft locking lug nut is torqued to 100 foot pounds specification.
The consumer was involved in an accident due to the failure of the lugs: nuts. While drivinglugs: nuts came off the wheels,vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision in which the son of the consumer was killed.the manufacturer has been contactedin accordance with recall number 98v095000.lug nuts.
Right rear wheel stud does not torque properly causing the lug nut to stretch.
Consumer experiencing problem with dealer honoring mfr. Recalls 98s-14 and 98s-18,concerning lug: nuts and rear leaf springs.consequence defects: can result in a wheel separation and fuel leakage.dealer notified, and informed consumer they would contact them when they can be available to do the work.
Received recall notice concerning lugs:nuts:bolts, and dealer has not received any parts.the dealer cannot do the recall which may cause an accident.
Lugs:nuts came loose on back rear tire.........hub came loose and ruined the wheel pulled in driveway and hub was just hanging there with the loosened lugnuts.had a recall on this problem years ago and had it supposedly fixed....took to ford dealer and was charges $500.00.
Recall 98v095000//98s14, lugs:nuts:bolts.consumer states the parts are not available at the ford manufacturer. Contacted two dealers since june, 1998.the recall notice should not have been sent out if the parts were not available.
Consumer received recall letter concerning lugs: nuts. Contacted dealer,no parts available to correct recall problem. Recall number 98v007000. Please give any further details.
Had received recall notice in the mail, recall 98v095000. Dealer has informed owner that parts are not available & does not know when they would be coming in. Will call when they have arrived.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 98v095000, manufacturer's recall 98s14, lugs: nuts:bolts.dealer checked the vehicle, has yet to replace parts.
The right front tire fell off of vehicle, causing loss of control and collision with parked vehicle's. *mjs
Consumer has not received second notice which should have been received in early september. Dealer claims there are no parts to correct recall. Has been waiting for over 4 months.
Wrought aluminum wheels hold water/ice in freezing weather, causing wheels to be unbalanced.
Wheel studs broke off causing rear tire to fall off.
Passenger's side rear rim cracked at weld while consumer was driving.consumer noticed the tire went flat, when pulling the vehicle over. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.jlg
Rims are splitting on the inside bead.
Wheel bead broke off, causing the wheel to go flat.dealer has been contacted.
Tire rim failed.
Vehicle's metal wheel rims hold water after it rains.*mrthe rims were designed in a way that allowed them to retain water after it rained or came in contact with standing water.this problem caused the rims to corrode and resulted in separation of the rim.the manufacturer was contacted but told the consumer that they were not responsible for the problem.*nlm
Wheel cracked at bead after recall repairs, vehicle lost control, resulting in rollover/injuries.
Insides of the rims are peeling, also sign of cracking are appearing aroundbase ofrims. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
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