2000 Ford F-150
Recalls and owner complaints reported to NHTSA
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Owner's manual
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Recalls
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
Jul 2011 · #11V385000FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS.
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FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.
Risk: AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.
Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT [phone removed]. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
May 2009 · #09E025000DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting
Apr 2009 · #09E012000SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Aug 2008 · #08E050000K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
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K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT [phone removed].
Equipment:Electrical
Aug 2007 · #07E066000CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS.
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CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Risk: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Fix: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Aug 2006 · #06E067000CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting
Jul 2006 · #06E064000CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting
Jul 2006 · #06E065000CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting
Jun 2006 · #06E060000CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Fix: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT [phone removed].
Fuel System, Gasoline
Jun 2006 · #06E056000CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Risk: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Jun 2006 · #06E052000CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
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CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Mar 2006 · #06E023000CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT [phone removed].
Vehicle Speed Control
Sep 2005 · #05V388000ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
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Risk: A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
Fix: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT [phone removed]. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
Jan 2005 · #05V017000ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
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Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. FIRES HAVE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION 'OFF.'
Fix: AS AN INTERIM REPAIR, OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. AS SOON AS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EARLY APRIL 2005), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT [phone removed]. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V388 AND 06V286)
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Aug 2001 · #01V258000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.
Risk: LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT [phone removed].
Equipment:Other:Labels
Sep 2000 · #00V284000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE."
Risk: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT [phone removed].
Seat Belts
Aug 2000 · #00V228001VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT [phone removed].
Owner complaints by area
Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.
- Electrical System2103 involved a crash · 142 involved a fire
- Filed May 2026 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while The vehicle was park in the son's driveway the neighbor alerted the son that the vehicle on fire. The son rushed to the vehicle and discovered flames coming from the cabin of the vehicle. The Fire Department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident the vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the fire was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. A fire report was take at the scene.. The failure mileage was 190,000.
- Filed Apr 2026 · Also filed under Unknown or Other
My vehicle gets shuts off the auto theft when I'm driving it. Is that normal? If you need more details the 2000 Ford f150 XLT V8 5.4
- Filed Nov 2024 · Also filed under Wheels
Right Price Auto stated that they would do repairs 2000 ford f150 XLT purchased truck, they supposedly repaired gas gage however bad battery & rear tires(extremely bald) were left untouched & kept lying about getting tires replaced(rather they were used tires or not),just constantly keep lying...... Also keep lying about repairing my 2015 ram 1500 5.7V8 big horn stating they fixed it(Misfire on #8),with all the lying & scheming(Now all Coil packs(8) & spark plugs(16) needs to be replaced),trucks are just sitting in my yard,2000 f150 bad battery & bald tires in rear(unsafe to drive),I feel cheated, they sold my trade in(2003 dodge ram 1500)with in a week & leave my son & I with trucks that are inoperable, they stated these things would be repaired before we signed any papers but once we signed AS-IS document they started with the lying & scheming, either I want these matters fixed or I want the $2000 back for my trade in & the $500 cash they took off my debit card for a total of $2,500 & the $1500 cash down payment I gave them for the ford f150 for a total of $4,000, We have trucks that are no use to us or they need to fix them, I'm not making anymore payments til these problems are resolved, period....I made the first payments that were due(giving them the benefit of doubt) thinking the company would repair the trucks but no they act as if nothing is wrong & expect me to keep paying them, which I refuse, if this is not fraud I don't know what is & to think I brought a SUV from 2 years ago (no problems whatsoever) So I return to purchase from them again & they [XXX] my son [XXX] old) & myself over, WOW!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Filed Sep 2023 · Also filed under Engine
Spark plug keeps popping out due to powerful air pressure had it replaced several times
- Filed Sep 2023 · Also filed under Air Bags
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 7 MPH, the vehicle in front of hers stopped abruptly, causing her to slam on the brakes. The vehicle hit the rear end of the other vehicle. The front passenger's side bumper of the vehicle was bent inward. The contact stated that it was a fender bender; however, the driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed. The contact noticed a strong burning odor. The contact stated that the police officer confirmed that there was a strong burning odor and smoke; however, when the officer opened the hood, there was no smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that she sustained a torn skin on the arm due to the air bag deploying. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
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- Vehicle Speed Control2014 involved a crash · 159 involved a fire
- Filed Aug 2026 · Also filed under Service Brakes
Regarding NHTSA Recall Number 05V017000; * Component: Speed control deactivation switch. Available for inspection. * Safety Risk: Spontaneous fire occurred on 07/20/2026 at apx 1am destroying the vehicle, damaging two other vehicles, and nearly burning down our home. *Problem Reproduced: Unknown * Component Inspected: Yes, by HOI claims adjuster. * Any warning lamps/ messages?: I had been dealing with a engine light about 1 year earlier that popped up again about 3 months ago. The codes indicated "Lean bank-Right" and "Lean bank-Left". Facts: On July 20, 2026, at approximately 1:00 AM, my 1997 Ford F-150 spontaneously caught fire while parked in my garage. The vehicle had not been started for well over a week. The fire raged directly under our bedroom for over 40 minutes before the fire department was able to attempt containment, nearly burning our house to the ground. There were also two other vehicles in the garage at the time. We are currently in the early stages of a major Homeowners Insurance (HOI) restoration claim. Fortunately, the fire scene in the garage remains intact as of this date while the HOI conducts their investigations. We have learned that the likely cause is a poorly designed, defective cruise control system—a known Ford issue that has resulted in many spontaneous fires. Despite owning this vehicle since 1999, I never received notice from Ford, and was unaware of the associated manufacturer recall (NHTSA #05V017000).
- Filed May 2026 · Also filed under Electrical System
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while The vehicle was park in the son's driveway the neighbor alerted the son that the vehicle on fire. The son rushed to the vehicle and discovered flames coming from the cabin of the vehicle. The Fire Department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident the vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the fire was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. A fire report was take at the scene.. The failure mileage was 190,000.
- Filed Aug 2025
The contact owns a 1997 N/A Ford F-150. The contact stated that while servicing the vehicle independently, the contact unplugged the cruise control deactivation sensor and became aware of condensation leaking from the sensor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
- Filed Apr 2025
The contact owned a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact stated that her son had parked the vehicle in the residence driveway and had turned off the ignition. The son had exited the vehicle and saw that a fireball had erupted from under the hood. The contact stated that she had reviewed the explosion on her home security camera. The contact stated that the fire department was called and extinguished the flames with water. A fire department report was not filed however it was commented that the origin was most likely an electrical fire. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an impound lot and was declared a total loss by her insurance company. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Safety Hotline. The contact was aware of an open recall for the vehicle, NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control), which had a risk of fire. The contact was not the original owner of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
- Filed Jan 2020 · Also filed under Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE CRUISE CONTROL START BUTTON HOWEVER WHEN PRESSED IT WOULD ACTIVATE THE HORN INSTEAD OF THE CRUISE CONTROL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ODOMETER WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE TO DISPLAY THE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.
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- Engine And Engine Cooling1584 involved a crash · 52 involved a fire
- Filed Mar 2014 · Also filed under Electrical System
ON MARCH 30, 2014, AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 P.M. (PST) MY 2000 FORD F-150 UNEXPECTEDLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE TRUCK WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY BLACK SMOKE AND FIRE COULD BE SEEN COMING OUT OF THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE FIRE ENGULFED THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MELTING ALL THE PLASTIC, WIRING AND THE AIR INTAKE AREA. THE FIRE MELTED EVERYTHING NEAR THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE CRUISE CONTROL HOUSING. *TR
- Filed Apr 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVE-WAY FOR FIVE HOURS WHEN HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THROUGH THE FRONT GRILL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED WHO CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THEY DID NOT KNOW THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THEY WOULD CONTACT HIM WITHIN THE NEXT FIFTEEN DAYS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
- Filed Apr 2012 · Also filed under Electrical System
WHEN TRYING TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE TRUCK MADE A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE. WHEN I RAISED THE HOOD, I COULD SMELL UNBURNT FUEL. I THEN DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS COULD BE A BLOWN SPARK PLUG FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. I HAVE READ MANY FORUMS AND TALKED TO [name removed] ABOUT THE SYMPTOMS I HAVE EXPERIENCED. ALL HAVE SAID THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE AND OTHER FORD ENGINES. I CALLED FORD MOTOR CO. AND THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS ENGINE. MY LOCAL DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THEREFORE STOCK PLENTY OF IGNITION COILS ON HAND. THIS REPAIR IS ESTIMATED TO COST ME $400. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS COST, NO QUESTIONS ASKED. *TR
- Filed Mar 2012
VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR TWO HOURS AT HOME AFTER A LONG TRIP. NEIGHBORS NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK HAD CAUGHT FIRE AND NOTIFIED ME. LOCAL VFD WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE ... BUT NOT BEFORE TOTAL LOSS OF THE TRUCK. *TR
- Filed Oct 2011
SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. LOCATION NUMBER 5 CYLINDER. *TR
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- Fuel System1362 involved a crash · 8 involved a fire
- Filed May 2025 · Also filed under Gasoline, Engine
The contact owns a 1991 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle was sluggish. The contact stated that the vehicle operated as needed after warming up. The contact stated upon refueling the vehicle, the gasoline would splash out of the fuel tank filler neck and onto the gas pump. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
- Filed Nov 2020 · Also filed under Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL GRANT FORD LOCATED AT [address removed], [phone removed], WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). WHILE REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD A HOLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 207,000.
- Filed Oct 2013 · Also filed under Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE CORRODED AND THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING GASOLINE DUE TO A HOLE ON THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE REPAIRS FOR THE HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 131,930. UPDATED 12/20/13*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK UNDER THE FUEL TANK STRAPS.
- Filed Sep 2013 · Also filed under Gasoline
FUEL TANK FELL OFF OF TRUCK WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO HIT THE GROUND AND FUEL TO LEAK OUT OF TANK. FIRE DEPT. HAD TO COME CLEAN UP MESS. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. FOUND OUT AFTER THAT STRAPS WHERE RECALLED BY FORD. FORD REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE TANK, THE CLEAN UP, OR THE TOW. THEY TOLD ME I HAD BEEN NOTIFIED AND THEY WOULD ONLY PAY FOR THE STRAPS. I FIND IT FUNNY THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY OF MY INFO BEFORE I GAVE IT TO THEM. SO HOW DID THEY NOTIFY ME. *JB
- Filed Jul 2013 · Also filed under Gasoline
TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS SNAPPED AND THE FUEL TANK DROPPED TO THE GROUND IN THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER, UNAWARE OF WHAT HAPPENED, HEARD A NOISE AS SHE WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT. THE NOISE CEASED AFTER STOPPING. THE DRIVER THEN MADE A LEFT TURN WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED AT WHICH TIME THE NOISE CONTINUED. THE DRIVER PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO THE NEXT AVAILABLE PARKING LOT AND UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, SMELLED GAS AND FOUND THE FORWARD PART OF THE FUEL TANK ON THE GROUND WITH GASOLINE LEAKING. NO RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED BY THE DRIVER OR THE SPOUSE OF THE DRIVER AT THEIR HOME ADDRESS IN SPITE OF BEING TOLD LATER, AFTER THE INCIDENT, THAT SEVERAL WERE SENT. *TR
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- Gasoline1261 involved a crash · 7 involved a fire
- Filed May 2025 · Also filed under Fuel System, Engine
The contact owns a 1991 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle was sluggish. The contact stated that the vehicle operated as needed after warming up. The contact stated upon refueling the vehicle, the gasoline would splash out of the fuel tank filler neck and onto the gas pump. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
- Filed Nov 2020 · Also filed under Fuel System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL GRANT FORD LOCATED AT [address removed], [phone removed], WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). WHILE REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD A HOLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 207,000.
- Filed Oct 2013 · Also filed under Fuel System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE CORRODED AND THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING GASOLINE DUE TO A HOLE ON THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE REPAIRS FOR THE HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 131,930. UPDATED 12/20/13*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK UNDER THE FUEL TANK STRAPS.
- Filed Sep 2013 · Also filed under Fuel System
FUEL TANK FELL OFF OF TRUCK WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO HIT THE GROUND AND FUEL TO LEAK OUT OF TANK. FIRE DEPT. HAD TO COME CLEAN UP MESS. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. FOUND OUT AFTER THAT STRAPS WHERE RECALLED BY FORD. FORD REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE TANK, THE CLEAN UP, OR THE TOW. THEY TOLD ME I HAD BEEN NOTIFIED AND THEY WOULD ONLY PAY FOR THE STRAPS. I FIND IT FUNNY THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY OF MY INFO BEFORE I GAVE IT TO THEM. SO HOW DID THEY NOTIFY ME. *JB
- Filed Jul 2013 · Also filed under Fuel System
TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS SNAPPED AND THE FUEL TANK DROPPED TO THE GROUND IN THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER, UNAWARE OF WHAT HAPPENED, HEARD A NOISE AS SHE WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT. THE NOISE CEASED AFTER STOPPING. THE DRIVER THEN MADE A LEFT TURN WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED AT WHICH TIME THE NOISE CONTINUED. THE DRIVER PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO THE NEXT AVAILABLE PARKING LOT AND UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, SMELLED GAS AND FOUND THE FORWARD PART OF THE FUEL TANK ON THE GROUND WITH GASOLINE LEAKING. NO RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED BY THE DRIVER OR THE SPOUSE OF THE DRIVER AT THEIR HOME ADDRESS IN SPITE OF BEING TOLD LATER, AFTER THE INCIDENT, THAT SEVERAL WERE SENT. *TR
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- Service Brakes8512 involved a crash · 9 involved a fire
- Filed Aug 2026 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control
Regarding NHTSA Recall Number 05V017000; * Component: Speed control deactivation switch. Available for inspection. * Safety Risk: Spontaneous fire occurred on 07/20/2026 at apx 1am destroying the vehicle, damaging two other vehicles, and nearly burning down our home. *Problem Reproduced: Unknown * Component Inspected: Yes, by HOI claims adjuster. * Any warning lamps/ messages?: I had been dealing with a engine light about 1 year earlier that popped up again about 3 months ago. The codes indicated "Lean bank-Right" and "Lean bank-Left". Facts: On July 20, 2026, at approximately 1:00 AM, my 1997 Ford F-150 spontaneously caught fire while parked in my garage. The vehicle had not been started for well over a week. The fire raged directly under our bedroom for over 40 minutes before the fire department was able to attempt containment, nearly burning our house to the ground. There were also two other vehicles in the garage at the time. We are currently in the early stages of a major Homeowners Insurance (HOI) restoration claim. Fortunately, the fire scene in the garage remains intact as of this date while the HOI conducts their investigations. We have learned that the likely cause is a poorly designed, defective cruise control system—a known Ford issue that has resulted in many spontaneous fires. Despite owning this vehicle since 1999, I never received notice from Ford, and was unaware of the associated manufacturer recall (NHTSA #05V017000).
- Filed Sep 2023
This vehicle, as do all, have dual master cylinders, great, always have a front or rear brake system function in an emergency, but this vehicle also has FLEXIBLE to hard lines from master cylinder to ABS unit. I was driving down our long downhill driveway, pressed on the brake pedal, heard a pop and pedal went to the floor, NO brakes at all and buy the time I got to the emergency brake, which did little to stop the truck, I was out in the road. Glad I wasn't out on a highway doing 50MPH. Examined what had happened and the brake line from the master cylinder to ABS unit split where the flexible line joined the hard line, and when that line breaks, no brakes at all, no backup safety system. Don't know how the flexible lines ever passed safety requirements when manufactured, but they certainly shouldn't be on a truck that's 23 years old and all should be replaced with hard lines.
- Filed Sep 2016 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control, Engine
HAD DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES PARKED IN A LOWES PARKING LOT WENT INTO THE STORE FOR ABOUT 45MIN. ONLY TO COME OUT TO MY TRUCK ON FIRE. THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY OFF AND NO ONE WAS IN IT, AND THERE ARE ONLY 2 SETS OF KEYS ONE IN MY POCKET AND THE OTHER AT HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED. PRIOR TO DRIVING THE 5 MILES IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN 2 DAYS. FORD SAYS IT'S NOT THERE PROBLEM AND INSURANCE ONLY WANTS TO GIVE US $3,700.00. MY HUSBAND IS A RETIRED VETERAN AND THIS WHOLE SITUATION HAS CAUSED HIS PTSD TO BE TRIGGERED.
- Filed Nov 2014 · Also filed under Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine
CAR WAS PARKED, CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE DO TO RECALL 05S28, PUT OUT MYSELF. WAS NEVER INFORMED ABOUT RECALL BECAUSE I WAS SECOND OWNER. *TR
- Filed Jul 2014 · Also filed under Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE STARTER SOLENOID IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN AN ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE DESPITE BEING SECURED IN PARK. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN HE CRASHED INTO A POLE AND THEN A FENCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MULTIPLE CONTUSIONS AND A BRUISED RIB. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A COLLISION CENTER BUT WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
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- Air Bags7862 involved a crash · 4 involved a fire
- Filed Sep 2023 · Also filed under Electrical System
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 7 MPH, the vehicle in front of hers stopped abruptly, causing her to slam on the brakes. The vehicle hit the rear end of the other vehicle. The front passenger's side bumper of the vehicle was bent inward. The contact stated that it was a fender bender; however, the driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed. The contact noticed a strong burning odor. The contact stated that the police officer confirmed that there was a strong burning odor and smoke; however, when the officer opened the hood, there was no smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that she sustained a torn skin on the arm due to the air bag deploying. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
- Filed Aug 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150.THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ON BLACK ICE AS A RESULT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COLLIDE WITH A CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CORWIN FORD NAMPA (address removed) WERE THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED HOWEVER THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE AIR BAGS SENSOR DID NOT COLLIDE WITH THE CONCRETE BARRIER AS A RESULT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 236,459. DP
- Filed Apr 2017 · Also filed under Structure
MULTI-CAR REAR-ENDER. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BAG DEPLOYED, AND DRIVER'S LEFT EYE DESTROYED.
- Filed Aug 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND EMITTED A WHITE SUBSTANCE THAT FILLED THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISING TO BOTH ARMS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RIGHT HAND HAD NUMBNESS FROM EXPERIENCING THE FORCE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT'S BREATHING AND VISION WERE IMPACTED WHEN THE WHITE SUBSTANCE FILLED THE VEHICLE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MA 10/23/15 *CN
- Filed Apr 2014
MY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY AND WERE HIT IN THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK BY A CAR THAT WAS PERFORMING AN ILLEGAL U-TURN. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. MY WIFE, ME AND TWO CHILDREN WERE HURT. I SUBSEQUENTLY HAD A LOWER BACK FUSION OPERATION AS A RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT. I BELIEVE THAT FORD IS AT FAULT BASED ON FAULTY AIRBAGS. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHEN THERE WAS A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT AT 55 MPH? I WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POTENTIAL AIRBAG DEFECTS SPECIFIC TO THIS VEHICLE. I AM 100 PERCENT DISABLED AS A RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT AND MY ATTORNEY AT THE TIME DID NOT WANT TO GO UP AGAINST FORD MOTOR CO. ANY AND ALL INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ABOVE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. I WOULD LIKE TO CONSIDER A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT FORD HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAGS IN THE FORD F-150. *TR
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- Steering778 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
- Filed May 2025
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel started to wobble. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 192,699.
- Filed Dec 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TIE ROD BECAME DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIE ROD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Filed Dec 2013
I HAVE A COMPLAINT AS FORD WITH THERE SHIFTERS I HAVE ALSO SEEN IT ON SOME OLDER AND NEWER MODELS IS THE TWO BOLTS ON THE BRACKET ON THE END OF THE SHIFTER ROD ON THE STEERING COLUMN COME LOOSE AND OR MISSING BOLT AND THERE FOR HAVE SHIFTING PROBLEMS AS I DID ONE MORNING WITH MY 2000 F 150 WENT TO START THE TRUCK EARLY IN THE MORNING TRUCK WAS I THOUGHT WAS IN PARK ALL THE WAY AS I LEFT IT WENT INSIDE TO GET SOMETHING COME BACK OUT TRUCK WAS AC-CROSS THE STREET ESTIMATED 3100 DOLLARS IN DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK WITH A SIMPLE MISSING BOLT ON THE SHIFTER CAUSED THIS ISSUE AND I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN I FIXED THE PROBLEM MY SELF BUT I SURE THINK IT SHOULD BE RECALLED SO NO ONE ELSE GETS HURT OR KILLED I HAVE PICS TO PROVE THE DAMAGE I CAN EMAIL THEM IF NEEDED. *TR
- Filed Nov 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train, Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Structure, Wheels, Interior Lighting
2000 FORD F-150. CONSUMER STATES WHEEL RIMS STARTED TO RUST OUT IN ONE YEAR *TGW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BUMPER RUSTED OUT IN ONE YEAR, AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD NOT COME ON, THE PLASTIC ON THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF, THE DOME LIGHT IN THE CAB WOULDN'T COME ON, AND THE TAILGATE WOULDN'T CLOSE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER, WIPERS AND HEATING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED ALL THE TIME, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULDN'T GO INTO PARK. THE FUEL STRAP FAILED THREE YEARS AGO AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *JB
- Filed Oct 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 395,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 395,004.
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- Structure761 involved a crash
- Filed Mar 2019 · Also filed under Unknown or Other
THE HALF REAR DOORS ACCESSING THE REAR BENCH SEAT ARE DEFECTIVE. THE DOORS HAVE A DEFECT IN THE LOCKING/OPENING HANDLE. THE FORD DEALER LOCALLY WANTS TO CHARGE ME IN EXCESS OF $1119.00 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS MATTER VIA THE INTERNET & HAVE FOUND THIS IS A PRETTY COMMON COMPLAINT.
- Filed Apr 2017 · Also filed under Air Bags
MULTI-CAR REAR-ENDER. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BAG DEPLOYED, AND DRIVER'S LEFT EYE DESTROYED.
- Filed Jul 2016
MY 2000 FORD XL TRITON IS GREAT. IT HAS 201,000 MILES AND RUNS LIKE A NEW VEHICLE. MY PROBLEM IS THAT THE PAINT HAS BUBBBLED AND PEELED BACK. IT HAS LEFT SOME LIGHT RUST SPOTS UNDER THE PAINT. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT FIXED. AFTER TALKING WITH OTHER OWNERS, THEY SAID THE PROBLEM IS THE THICKNESS OF THE PAINY.
- Filed Nov 2014
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEP RAILS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT HAD TO REMOVE THEM FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. NE
- Filed Jun 2014
BOTH PASSENGER BACK DOORS STOP OPENING. DRIVERS BACK DOOR THIS WEEK, PASSENGER BACK DOOR THE NEXT WEEK. COULD EVENTUALLY BECOME A DEATH TRAP IF PROBLEM EXIST INSIDE THE CAB (FIRE, COLLISION AND CAN'T GET OUT, MUST CRAWL ACROSS THE CENTER CONSOLE TO EXIT THE TRUCK, ETC.). EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE THE LATCHING MECHANISMS FOR BOTH DOORS. *TR
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- Hydraulic7211 involved a crash · 6 involved a fire
- Filed Jul 2012 · Also filed under Service Brakes
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM RE EXPRESSING CONCERNS REGARDING BRAKE LINE CORROSION. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE REPLACED ONE INCH OF THE BRAKE LINE AFTER HE ALMOST EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. THE OTHER LINES ARE STILL SEVERELY CORRODED AND WILL FAIL SOON. *JB
- Filed Dec 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Structure
MY TRUCK FRONT CROSS MEMBER THAT SUPPORTS RADIATOR AND THE BODY TO THE FRAME IS JUST ABOUT RUSTED GONE. DEALER STATED THAT TRUCK IS 11 YEARS OLD AND WILL NOT FIX. I AM SENDING THIS FOR RECORD IN THE EVENT I AM KILLED DUE TO ANY FAILURE. HAVE READ TWO CASES ON YOUR WEBSITE. ONE IS A 2000 F-150 THAT A CROSS MEMBER SUPPORT RUSTED OUT IN 2003 WITH 48,000 MILES. ANOTHER WAS A 2000 F-150 THAT HAD A TAG ATTACHED TO THE FRAME STATING DEFECTIVE MATERIAL DO NOT USE! L/S PERFORMANCE *AK. I EXPECT A FULL INVESTIGATION ON THIS AND WANT MY VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE BRAKES LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. UPDATED 01/06/12 *TR
- Filed Dec 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ABS MODULAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE DRIVEN, BUT WOULD HAVE TO BE DRIVEN SLOW IN INCLEMENT WEATHER BECAUSE THE MODULE FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 143,000. UPDATED 01/24/12*LJ UPDATED 01/25/12
- Filed Nov 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES LINES BLEWOUT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES LINES ON THE VEHICLE WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED UP TO THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 89,000.
- Filed Nov 2011 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes, Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train, Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Structure, Wheels, Interior Lighting
2000 FORD F-150. CONSUMER STATES WHEEL RIMS STARTED TO RUST OUT IN ONE YEAR *TGW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BUMPER RUSTED OUT IN ONE YEAR, AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD NOT COME ON, THE PLASTIC ON THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF, THE DOME LIGHT IN THE CAB WOULDN'T COME ON, AND THE TAILGATE WOULDN'T CLOSE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER, WIPERS AND HEATING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED ALL THE TIME, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULDN'T GO INTO PARK. THE FUEL STRAP FAILED THREE YEARS AGO AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *JB
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- Power Train523 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
- Filed Sep 2025
The contact owns a 1991 N/A Ford F-150. The contact stated that after parking, turning the vehicle off, and exiting, the vehicle suddenly began to roll backwards. The contact was able to get back into the moving vehicle, press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle from moving. During the incident, the contact sustained a right shoulder injury that did not require medical treatment. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 250.
- Filed Oct 2022
Truck will not go into proper gear. You have to put emergency brake on and put transmission in neutral to crank the vehicle. Then you have to put gear shift into a different gear setting to be able to drive. The auto gear box linkage cable has issues. The truck will not go into park and will result in the vehicle running you over or run into something.
- Filed Nov 2019 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown or Other
FIRST I PURCHASED THE FORD F-150 2000 YEAR MODEL FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP ON OCT 28, 2019. IMMEDIATELY THERE WAS PROBLEMS KEEPING IT RUNNING. THEY PUT A NEW BATTERY IN IT 2 DAYS LATER THEN WHILE REACHING 50 MPH MY TONS WOULD DROP AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE I HAD JUST PUT 51 DOLLARS IN THE TANK, THEN I PUSHED THE GAS TO THE FLOOR MY ROOMS WOULD GO ALL THE WAY TO 3 THEN I WOULD HAVE TO LET OFF THE GAS AND IT SEEMED TO DO A HARD SWITCH IN GEAR. AS THIS CONTINUED THE ENTIRE TRUCK SHOOK TILL I FIGURED OK JUST PUMP THE GAS AND LET OFF BEFORE THE SHAKING GOT TO BAD. NOW THE SHAKING AS GOTTEN WORSE AND THE TRUCK SEEMS TO NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE AT ALL OR DOES A HARD STALL. IT IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE A NEW LOW RANGE MOTOR WITH ONLY 100,000 MILES ON IT AT LEAST THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT, I ALSO VERBALLY MADE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEALER THAT IF ANYTHING WAS TO GO WRONG HE WOULD FIX IT, HE AGREED. NOW THAT I HAVE SEEN MY TRUCK HAS 18 RECALLS AND ONE THAT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED, A DUPLICATE TITLE AND HAD 2 LIENS I HONESTLY WANT MY MONEY BACK.IM A SINGLE MOTHER GOING TO COLLEGE AND I'M ALL MY DAUGHTER GOTS. I TOLD THE DEALER I NEEDED A RELIABLE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ALL TIMES AND IT DOES IT ON THE HWY AND CITY STREETS.
- Filed Jun 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. WEBBER FAMILY MOTORS (address removed) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. A LOANER VEHICLE WAS PROVIDED. THE DEALER OFFERED THE CONTACT A BUY BACK OR TRADE-IN OPTION. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V075000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS TO RESPOND TO THE DEALER AND OWNER. THE OWNER HAD PARKED THE VEHICLE FOR MONTHS. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,200.
- Filed Dec 2017
WHILE IN NEUTRAL THERE IS A WHINNING NOISE PUSH CLUTCH IN IT QUIETENS BUT ITS TOUGH SWITCHING INTO GEARS. IT GRINDS VERY HARD TO PUT SHIFTER IN ANY GEAR. NOW IT WHINES ALL THE TIME. AND IT GRINDS EVEN MORE NOW GOING FROM FIRST TO SECOND UPON ACCELERATING . WHEN IN REVERSE IT STUTTERS REALLY BAD IVE CHECKED ALL FLUIDS.
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- Tires521 involved a crash · 2 involved a fire
- Filed Sep 2014 · Also filed under Wheels
I REPAIRED A TIRE THAT HAD A NAIL WITHIN AN INCH OR LESS DISTANCE TO THE SIDEWALL. I LET MY SERVICE/SHOP MANAGER [name removed] THE SITUATION AND HE TOLD ME TO DO THE REPAIR ANYWAY, WHICH I DID. THE TIRE REPAIR FAILED AND THE TIRE ENDED UP GOING FLAT. ALL I KNOW IS THEY HAD ME BREAK IT DOWN FOR INSPECTION BUT THE PATCH DID SEEM TO BE ON THE SURFACE PROPERLY. THERE ARE NO POSTERS ON HOW TO DO THE TIRE REPAIR PROPERLY NOR ARE THERE ANY METHODS OF DOUBLE CHECKING THE REPAIR AFTER THE TIRE WAS COMPLETE. I DO WHAT US ASKED OF ME AND FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OF THE SHOP BUT I FEEL THEY WERE INSUFFICIENT IN PROVIDING PROPER PROCEDURE IN TIRE REPAIR AND VERIFICATION PROCESSES. *TR
- Filed Feb 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 F150 WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES, LINE SIZE LP265/70/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AS A REPLACEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES FOR A TRAFFIC STOP, THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS ALSO FLAT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SIDE WALLS WERE WEARING, CAUSING THEM TO GO FLAT PREMATURELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
- Filed Jun 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE HAS GRABBER AW TIRES, SIZE P275/60 R17. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND THE TIRE TREAD BEGAN TO SEPARATE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND CALLED THE POLICE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO PLACE THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE. SHE FEELS THAT THE DEALER SHOULD REPLACE THE TIRE EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AS IS. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 106,000.
- Filed Aug 2008 · Also filed under Engine And Engine Cooling
THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN TO 2MILES VERY CLOSE TO HOME. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME OCCURING. THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WHAT I DID WAS CALL THE FIRE FIGHTERS TO COME. THEREFORE I GOT THE HOSE AND POINTED IT AT THE TRUCK AND IT TURNED OFF. *TR
- Filed Jun 2008 · Also filed under Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train
I WAS JUST DRIVING AND FELT A VIBRATION AND HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY TRYING TO FIGURE THE PROBLEM OUT AND NO ONE KNOWS WHY IT IS VIBRATING. I HAVE HAD MY TIRES ROAD FORCED AND CHECK. I HAVE HAD AN ALIGNMENT. I HAVE HAD MY CRANKSHAFT CHECKED. I HAVE HAD THE TIRES BALANCED. I SAW A BULLETIN ON VALVES AND THAT SEEMS TO BE THE CLOSEST TO MY SITUATION I HAVE THE INFORMATION ON THE VALVES AND WILL BE HAPPY TO SHARE THAT WITH YOU. I HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY AT THE DEALER AND INDEPENDENT SHOPS EVEN A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE IT OUT. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS 1-2 YEAR PROBLEM SOLVED. THE FRONT END HAS BEEN REPLACED AND CHECK AS WELL. *TR
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- Suspension421 involved a crash
- Filed Apr 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE HAD PIERCED THROUGH THE BED OF THE TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,000.
- Filed Jun 2011
2000 FORD F-150, UNIT 1 STATED THAT HE WAS SOUTHBOUND ON THE EXIT RAMP OF IR 80 OHIO TURNPIKE TO GATE I80 WHEN ITS FRONT AXLE/BALL JOINT BROKE. UNIT 1 DROVE THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK THE CURB. *BF IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE BALL JOINT BROKE PRIOR TO THE TIRE STRIKING THE CURB. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0357-91)*JB
- Filed Mar 2011 · Also filed under Unknown or Other
IN 2009 THE BRACKETS CONNECTED TO THE FRAME THAT HELD UP GAS TANK DETERIORATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT THE TANK FROM FALLING OFF THE TRUCK. SOON AFTER THAT REPAIR WORK WAS DONE TO LEAF SPRING BRACKETS WHICH HAD RUSTED OFF THE FRAME. IN 2010,THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN IN FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT COULD NOT PASS BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS TOO RUSTED AND LIKELY TO BREAK AT ANY TIME, THIS TRUCK HAS ALWAYS HAD ALL MAINTENANCE NEEDED WHEN SCHEDULED AND FROM THE EXTERIOR, IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, BUT CONSIDERED TO BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND BE ON THE ROADS.
- Filed Mar 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F150 XL 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE FAILED DUE TO THE RACK AND PINION. BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. HE STATED THAT OTHER FORD F-150 OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. THE CONTACT DOES NOT WANT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHILE HAULING SOMETHING AND THE REAR SUSPENSION FAILS AND CAUSES A MAJOR CRASH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,900.
- Filed Jan 2007 · Also filed under Wheels
WAS ON A SLICK ROAD. I WAS GOING 15 MILES AN HOUR, WHEN MY 2000 FORD F-150 SPUN COMPLETELY AROUND. WHEN THE TRUCK SPUN AROUND IT WENT TOWARDS THE DITCH BACKWARDS. WHEN I HIT THE DITCH THE TRUCK FLIPPED ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED ON THE SCENE HE INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR TIRE BROKE OFF THE AXLE. I HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING AT SUCH A SLOW SPEED, NEITHER HAD THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT WAS A HEAVY HALF TON LOAD AXLE . WHEN WE WERE LOOKING AT THE AXLE IN THE LIGHT IT APPEARED THAT IT CRYSTALLIZED AND SNAPPED. I AM A WELDER AND WORK WITH METAL EVERY DAY AND THE AXLE LOOK ALMOST LIKE CAST. *NM
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- Visibility352 involved a fire
- Filed Nov 2011 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train, Exterior Lighting, Structure, Wheels, Interior Lighting
2000 FORD F-150. CONSUMER STATES WHEEL RIMS STARTED TO RUST OUT IN ONE YEAR *TGW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BUMPER RUSTED OUT IN ONE YEAR, AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD NOT COME ON, THE PLASTIC ON THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF, THE DOME LIGHT IN THE CAB WOULDN'T COME ON, AND THE TAILGATE WOULDN'T CLOSE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER, WIPERS AND HEATING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED ALL THE TIME, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULDN'T GO INTO PARK. THE FUEL STRAP FAILED THREE YEARS AGO AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *JB
- Filed Dec 2010 · Also filed under Engine And Engine Cooling
FOR THE THIRD TIME I AM HAVING TO TAKE MY 2000 FORD F150 IN TO HAVE THE HEATER CORE REPLACED THE FIRST TWO TIMES I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. EACH PREVIOUS TIME ENDED WITH THE HEATER CORE BEING REPLACED. EACH TIME THE ISSUE IS PRECEDED BY FLUID LEAKING ONTO THE STREET AND INTO THE CAB. AS IT DRIPS INTO THE CAB IT GIVES OFF A PUNGENT SMELL. THE FIRST TIME THE HEATER CORE WAS REPLACED I PAID 800 DOLLARS FOR THE WORK. THE SECOND TIME I TOOK IT IN, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ISSUE WAS A COMMON ONE BUT THE WARRANTY WOULD COVER THE WORK FOR THE HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT AT THAT TIME. I WAS TOLD HOWEVER THAT IF I NEEDED ANOTHER CORE IT WOULD NOT FALL UNDER THE WARRANTIED WORK. *TR
- Filed Mar 2009 · Also filed under Electrical System
THE STARTER MOTOR WAS ENGAGING WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING WITH THE KEY IN THE RUN POSITION. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STOP IT. THE HEATER BLOWER, PARKING LIGHTS, DASH LIGHT AND GAUGES, KEY CHIME, AND RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES WITHOUT A KEY IN THE IGNITION. ACCORDING TO THE FORD DEALER, THIS WAS ALL CAUSED BY WATER LEAKING IN FROM THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE FUSE BLOCK AND GEM MODULE TO SHORT OUT. THEY SAID IT WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH WINDSHIELD LEAKS ON 2000 FORD F-150'S. THEY HAD TO REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD AND RESEAL IT AND REPLACE STARTER,FUSE BLOCK, AND GEM MODULE. THIS WINDSHIELD WAS ALSO RESEALED 2 WEEKS AFTER BUYING THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALER IN 2000. *TR
- Filed Jan 2009 · Also filed under Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES. THE LOCKS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED SPORADICALLY OR WOULD NOT WORK WHEN THE SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE HEATER IN THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO WORK RANDOMLY. THE VOLUME IN THE RADIO WOULD INCREASE WHILE HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN IT DOWN. HE CALLED A DEALER AND THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V072000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS), BUT IT ONLY APPLIED TO THE FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS BEING TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON JANUARY 5, 2009 FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
- Filed Nov 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO SMOKE. PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED AND DEACTIVATED WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. HE NOTICED EXCESSIVE SMOKE, BUT NO FLAMES WERE PRESENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THEY STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V258000 (VISIBILITY;WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER MOTOR); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 90,300.
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- Exterior Lighting261 involved a crash
- Filed Mar 2021
THIS IS A PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION, I HAVE 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE AT DEALERSHIPS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY AND HAVE SEEN A LOT OF CHANGES, I SEE TOO MANY PEOPLE THESE DAYS DRIVING WITH NO HEADLIGHTS ON AT NIGHT, ITS BECAUSE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COME ON AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED. THEY SEE THEIR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ON SO THEY THINK THEIR HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. A SOFTWARE UPDATE ACROSS THE BOARD OF MANUFACTURERS SHOULD BE MADE TO NOT TURN ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS UNLESS PARKING LIGHTS OR HEADLIGHTS ARE ON, JUST LIKE IT USED TO BE YEARS AGO
- Filed Jun 2014 · Also filed under Electrical System, Service Brakes
IF TILT STEERING IS DOWN, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK. GLAD SOMEONE TOLD ME BEFORE I GOT HIT. BEEN AN ISSUE FOR A LONG TIME SEE FORUM HOPE NOBODY DIE FROM THIS COMMON PROBLEM. HTTP://WWW.F150ONLINE.COM/FORUMS/ELECTRICAL-SYSTEMS/353275-BRAKE-LIGHTS-HELP.HTML. *TR
- Filed Nov 2011 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train, Visibility, Structure, Wheels, Interior Lighting
2000 FORD F-150. CONSUMER STATES WHEEL RIMS STARTED TO RUST OUT IN ONE YEAR *TGW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BUMPER RUSTED OUT IN ONE YEAR, AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD NOT COME ON, THE PLASTIC ON THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF, THE DOME LIGHT IN THE CAB WOULDN'T COME ON, AND THE TAILGATE WOULDN'T CLOSE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER, WIPERS AND HEATING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED ALL THE TIME, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULDN'T GO INTO PARK. THE FUEL STRAP FAILED THREE YEARS AGO AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *JB
- Filed Jun 2010 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System
I WAS TRAVELING IN NEUTRAL, DOWNHILL, AT ABOUT 40MPH THROUGH A SHALLOW TURN AS I WAS EXITING A HIGHWAY. WHEN I PUT THE TRUCK IN 4TH GEAR TO ACCELERATE, I HAD NO POWER. THE TACHOMETER WAS AT ZERO AND I TRIED TO TURN ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND BEGIN BRAKING, BOTH FAILED TO WORK. I HAD NO LIGHTS OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL POWER (IT WAS DAYLIGHT) I DOWNSHIFTED AND TURNED TO EASE OFF THE ROAD, I HAD NO POWER STEERING, THEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. I HALTED THE TRUCK WITH THE E BRAKE ONCE I WAS SLOW ENOUGH AND ON THE EDGE OF THE ROAD. I TRIED TO RESTART IT SEVERAL TIMES BUT NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. THE TRUCK HAD ZERO ELECTRICAL POWER. AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES IT STARTED BACK UP AS IF NOTHING WAS WRONG. WHEN I GOT IT TO JOHN ELWAY FORD IN DENVER CO, THE MECHANICS SAID THE COMPUTER DIDN'T LOG ANY ERRORS AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING. I CONTACTED THE BBB AND THEY JUST REITERATED FORDS POLICY. THE PROBLEM HAS NEVER BEEN FIXED SINCE NO ONE CAN FIND THE REASON FOR IT. IT HAS HAPPENED ONE OTHER TIME TO ME IN 2007 (I THINK). *TR
- Filed Jan 2010 · Also filed under Equipment
2000 FORD F-150 HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILING. I HAVE REPLACED IT ONCE ALREADY AND THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH VIA INTERNET AND OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. NEW BULB REPLACEMENT AND FUSE REPLACEMENT DOES NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY. *TR
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- Unknown or Other241 involved a crash · 9 involved a fire
- Filed Apr 2026 · Also filed under Electrical System
My vehicle gets shuts off the auto theft when I'm driving it. Is that normal? If you need more details the 2000 Ford f150 XLT V8 5.4
- Filed Nov 2019 · Also filed under Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control
FIRST I PURCHASED THE FORD F-150 2000 YEAR MODEL FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP ON OCT 28, 2019. IMMEDIATELY THERE WAS PROBLEMS KEEPING IT RUNNING. THEY PUT A NEW BATTERY IN IT 2 DAYS LATER THEN WHILE REACHING 50 MPH MY TONS WOULD DROP AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE I HAD JUST PUT 51 DOLLARS IN THE TANK, THEN I PUSHED THE GAS TO THE FLOOR MY ROOMS WOULD GO ALL THE WAY TO 3 THEN I WOULD HAVE TO LET OFF THE GAS AND IT SEEMED TO DO A HARD SWITCH IN GEAR. AS THIS CONTINUED THE ENTIRE TRUCK SHOOK TILL I FIGURED OK JUST PUMP THE GAS AND LET OFF BEFORE THE SHAKING GOT TO BAD. NOW THE SHAKING AS GOTTEN WORSE AND THE TRUCK SEEMS TO NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE AT ALL OR DOES A HARD STALL. IT IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE A NEW LOW RANGE MOTOR WITH ONLY 100,000 MILES ON IT AT LEAST THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT, I ALSO VERBALLY MADE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEALER THAT IF ANYTHING WAS TO GO WRONG HE WOULD FIX IT, HE AGREED. NOW THAT I HAVE SEEN MY TRUCK HAS 18 RECALLS AND ONE THAT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED, A DUPLICATE TITLE AND HAD 2 LIENS I HONESTLY WANT MY MONEY BACK.IM A SINGLE MOTHER GOING TO COLLEGE AND I'M ALL MY DAUGHTER GOTS. I TOLD THE DEALER I NEEDED A RELIABLE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ALL TIMES AND IT DOES IT ON THE HWY AND CITY STREETS.
- Filed Mar 2019 · Also filed under Structure
THE HALF REAR DOORS ACCESSING THE REAR BENCH SEAT ARE DEFECTIVE. THE DOORS HAVE A DEFECT IN THE LOCKING/OPENING HANDLE. THE FORD DEALER LOCALLY WANTS TO CHARGE ME IN EXCESS OF $1119.00 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS MATTER VIA THE INTERNET & HAVE FOUND THIS IS A PRETTY COMMON COMPLAINT.
- Filed Feb 2018
IN DRIVEWAY ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER WORK AND HEARD AN EXPLOSION. WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. HAD BOUGHT THE TRUCK ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO. COME ACROSS RECALL ON CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH BUT NEVER HEARD OF IT UNTIL AFTER THE FIRE. HAD ABOUT $500 BRAKE JOB A MONTH BEFORE. NOT SURE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE.
- Filed Jun 2016
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I STARTED TO SMELL A SLIGHT BURNING SMELL. I WAS FOLLOWING A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK AND I ASSUMED IT WAS JUST THE SMELL OF THAT TRUCKS BRAKES. A FEW MILES UP THE HIGHWAY MY TRUCK SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I PULLED OVER THATS WHEN I SAW ANOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I GRABBED MY KEYS AND POPPED THE HOOD. THATS WHEN I SAW A GOOD SIZED FLAME ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I WENT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE TRUCK AND CALLED 911. MY TRUCK QUICKLY WENT UP IN FLAMES. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND ALOT OF TRUCKS THE SAME YEAR AS MINE WERE CATCHING FIRE DUE TO A RECALL FOR THE SPEED CONTROL SENSOR. I THEN LOOKED INTO THAT AND FOUND THERE WAA NO PENDING RECALL FOR THAT ISSUE FOR MY TRUCK AND COULD NOT FIND IF IT HAD BEEN DONE ON MY TRUCK PREVIOUSLY.
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- Engine248 involved a fire
- Filed May 2025 · Also filed under Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 1991 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle was sluggish. The contact stated that the vehicle operated as needed after warming up. The contact stated upon refueling the vehicle, the gasoline would splash out of the fuel tank filler neck and onto the gas pump. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
- Filed Sep 2023 · Also filed under Electrical System
Spark plug keeps popping out due to powerful air pressure had it replaced several times
- Filed Feb 2021
I HAVE A 2000 FORD F150 4X4 5.4 LITER ENGINE WITH NOW MY SECOND BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG. I PAID A LOT FOR THE FIRST SPARK PLUG REPAIR. I KNOW THIS IS A FORD DESIGN PROBLEM - IT IS WELL-KNOWN. IS FORD COMPENSATING CONSUMERS FOR "THEIR" PROBLEM? I ONLY HAVE 140,685 MILES ON THIS TRUCK AND DO ALL THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE MYSELF AND THE SPECIFIED INTERVALS. IF FORD IS NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT THEN IT IS THE GOVERNMENT'S REPSONSIBILITY TO MAKE THEM. I AM RETIRED AND NOT ABLE TO REPAIR THIS MYSELF. CAN YOU DIRECT ME TO THE RIGHT GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OR ARE YOU IT? FORD MUST COMPENSATE THE CONSUMER FULLY AND NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE THE CONSUMER AS THE GUINEA PIG AND HAVE US FORK OUT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR THEIR KNOWN BAD DESIGN. THE DESIGN ISSUE WITH THE BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH THREADS IN TO THE HEAD TO HOLD THE SPARK PLUG IN. OVER TIME THE SPARK PLUG LOOSENS UP AND BLOWS OUT DUE TO THE HIGH COMPRESSION OF THE PISTON. ALL MECHANICS KNOW OF THIS ISSUE AND HAVE REPAIR HUNDREDS OF THESE PROBLEMS! *JS
- Filed Feb 2021
I HAVE A 2000 FORD F150 4X4 5.4 LITER ENGINE WITH NOW MY SECOND BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG. I PAID A LOT FOR THE FIRST SPARK PLUG REPAIR. I KNOW THIS IS A FORD DESIGN PROBLEM - IT IS WELL-KNOWN. IS FORD COMPENSATING CONSUMERS FOR "THEIR" PROBLEM? I ONLY HAVE 140,685 MILES ON THIS TRUCK AND DO ALL THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE MYSELF AND THE SPECIFIED INTERVALS. IF FORD IS NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT THEN IT IS THE GOVERNMENT'S REPSONSIBILITY TO MAKE THEM. I AM RETIRED AND NOT ABLE TO REPAIR THIS MYSELF. CAN YOU DIRECT ME TO THE RIGHT GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OR ARE YOU IT?
- Filed Jan 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A LOUD NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER GRIFFITH FORD LOCATED AT [address removed] WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,232.
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- Fuel/Propulsion System22
- Filed Nov 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE FUEL TANK STRAP BECAME DETACHED FROM THE FUEL TANK AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO STRIKE THE SKID PLATE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AND CAUSED FUEL TO SPILL OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 202,000.
- Filed Oct 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRAPS AND FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
- Filed May 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FUEL TANK STRAP FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
- Filed Dec 2015 · Also filed under Engine
WHILE SITTING STATIONARY WAITING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN TO MOVE AND EJECTED A SPARK PLUG FROM MY 5.4L TRITON ENGINE. AFTER HEARING A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH GAS FUMES. LUCKLY I WAS CLOSE TO HOME. BUT I AM LUCKY THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DID NOT CATCH FIRE FROM GAS AND VAPORS IN THE ENGINE AREA.
- Filed Dec 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK WAS RUSTED AND FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED, BUT THE CONTACT FAILED TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD ONLY COVER THE REPAIR OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND NOT THE FUEL TANK ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
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- Equipment215 involved a fire
- Filed Dec 2010
FORD F-150 HEATER BLEND DOOR MODEL YEAR 97-04 IS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING INOPERABILITY OF WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER AND ICED OVER WINDSHIELD INTERIOR RESULTING IN NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF DRIVER VISIBILITY DURING FREEZING CONDITIONS WITH SNOW. FORD IS ON NOTICE OF THIS PROBLEM. SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW, FROM AN INTERNET COMPANY MANUFACTURING AND SELLING A REPLACEMENT BLEND DOOR, ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOT REQUIRING REMOVAL OF DASH. LOCAL DEALER (JONES WEST FORD, RENO, NV.) DENIES ANY RECALL, WILL NOT REPAIR. FORD CONSUMER COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT DENIES ANY RECALL, WILL NOT REPAIR. SEE: HTTP://WWW.HEATERTREATER.NET/FORD%20F150%2097-04.HTM. "THIS IS A KIT TO DO A COMPLETE REPAIR ON THE BLEND DOOR MALFUNCTION THAT IS COMMON TO 97-04 F150'S. EVERY F150 IN THIS RANGE EITHER HAS, OR WILL HAVE, THIS COMMON FAILURE OVER TIME." *TR
- Filed Oct 2010 · Also filed under Steering, Power Train
2000 FORD WINDSTAR SEL -THE ACTIVE CONTROL LIGHT GOES ON SLIGHT BUMPS OR ROUGH ON HIGHWAYS-GOES OFF, BUT RECENTLY AFTER THE REAR AXLE RECALL AND CHECK OF BY DEALERSHIP ON OCT 4, 2010, OUR CAR HAS ON MORE THAN THREE OR FOUR TIMES WENT INTO THE ACTION CONTROL MODE WHEN THE LIGHT ON DASH WENT ON --AND THIS AT HIGH INTERSTATE OR PARKWAY SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, AND ON DRY SURFACES---IT HAS , I GUESS, BECAUSE OF DRY-NON SLIP CONDITIONS CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. ON SECONDARY SLOWER SPEED HIGHWAYS ONLY THE LIGHT HAS GONE ON --NO REAL NOTICE OF ENGAGING OF ACTIVE CONTROL ACTION, SO TO SPEAK. WE HAVE REPORTED ALL THIS TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS. ALSO TAKE NOTE THAT AT AROUND 10-19-09 WHEN CAR AT 112,468 MILES OUR DEALERSHIP REPLACED A REAR RIGHT SPEED SENSOR AT PRICE OF $149.19 --ON THAT OCCASION FOR THE REPORT BY US OF ACTIVE CONTROL LIGHT GOING ON AND STAYING ON. THAT WAS NOT AS NOW -AS THE VEHICLE NEVER WENT INTO THE ACTIVE CONTROL ACTION THAT DOING NOW AT AROUND THE MILES OF 114,980. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND ALL SERVICE RECORDS KEPT-FIRST BY THE OWNER I PURCHASED FROM AND NOW BY US ON OUR HOME PAGE FORD SERVICE RECORDS ACCOUNT. *TR
- Filed Jun 2010 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control
OWN 2000 F150 4X4, CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON RECALL A FEW YEARS AGO. LAST YEAR HAD TO REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AGAIN AT MY COST BECAUSE IT HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED ON RECALL. HOW CRUISE CONTROL IS BAD AGAIN AND WELL HAVE TO REPLACE AGAIN AT MY COST AGAIN. FORDS FIX ISN'T A GOOD FIX. *TR
- Filed Jan 2010 · Also filed under Exterior Lighting
2000 FORD F-150 HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILING. I HAVE REPLACED IT ONCE ALREADY AND THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH VIA INTERNET AND OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. NEW BULB REPLACEMENT AND FUSE REPLACEMENT DOES NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY. *TR
- Filed Nov 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE TIRES FELT SLIGHTLY LOW AND THE CONTACT CHECKED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. SHE REALIZED THAT THE VALVE STEM WAS CRACKED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TIRE SHOP AND HAD THE VALVE STEM REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY FIVE WEEKS LATER, THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHE CHECKED THE TIRES AND REALIZED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE VALVE STEM WAS NOW CRACKED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SHOP AND HAD THE FAILURE REPAIRED. RECENTLY, THREE WEEKS LATER, THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD COMPLETELY FAILED AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS CRACKED. BOTH TIRES WERE REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT IT WAS A DEFECT TO HAVE ALL FOUR TIRE VALVES FAIL WITHIN A TWO-MONTH PERIOD. THE TIRES AND VALVE STEMS WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
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- Seat Belts176 involved a crash
- Filed May 2016 · Also filed under Seats
EXTEND CAB WITH 4 DOORS. WHERE THE REAR SEAT AND SEAT BELTS MOUNT TO THE BODY IT IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY. THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT IS LOOSE AND WILL NOT BE SECURED IN A CRASH. VERY LITTLE RUST ON THE REST OF THE CAB AND THE ROCKER PANELS ARE INTACT. HOWEVER THE SEAT BELTS FOR THE REAR PASSENGERS ON BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE ARE NOT CONNECTED.
- Filed Jun 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
- Filed Jun 2013
APPROX. A MONTH AGO I WAS TRAVELING FROM OUR SHOP IN MY WORK TRUCK[AKA F-150].THE SPEED OUT OF THE CITY WAS 35 MPH ON THE MAIN RD.I EXPERIENCED A SEATBELT DISCONNECT,I RELATCHED IMMEDIATELY WHILE DRIVING.I TRAVELED A LITTLE FURTHER AND ENTERED THE FREEWAY SYSTEM.THE BELT CAME UNLATCHED AGAIN.I FURTHER INSPECTED THE LATCH LATER AFTER WORK,DISCOVERING THAT THE RELEASE BUTTON STAYS DOWN WHEN FASTENING THE BELT INTO IT.SO I TRIED LIGHTLY LUBRICATING THE LATCH,DROVE THE NEXT DAY AND BELT STILL RELEASED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN DRIVING.IF I NORMALLY PUSH THE LATCH INTO THE RECEIVER THE RELEASE STAYS DOWN A BIT AND THE BELT POPS LOOSE WHILE I'M DRIVING.AT VARIOUS TIMES THE LATCH WOULD STAY UP AND HOLD THE BELT AS INTENDED.MOST OF THE TIME THOUGH THAT IS NOT THE CASE AND IT FREQUENTLY RELEASES WHILE I'M DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS. *TR
- Filed Apr 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Air Bags
MY SON WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 4/22/2010 WHILE DRIVING A 2000 FORD F-150 4X2 TWO DOOR PICKUP TRUCK. SIDE MARKS AT THE SCENE REVEALED THAT THE F-150'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE CAUSING THE TRUCK TO SLIDE RESULTING IN A FAILURE TO STOP IN TIME TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER THE FRONT-END IMPACT AND THE SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK CAUSING MY SON TO BE THROWN FORWARD HEATING HIS HEAD ON THE SUN VISOR AND SNAPPING HIS HEAD BACKWARD ROLLING HIS FACE INTO THE ROOF OF THE TRUCK AND INJURING HIS NECK. HE ALSO BRUISED SOME RIBS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND JAMMED SEVERAL FINGERS. THE SEATBELT DID KEEP HIM FROM BEING EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE BUT BY NOT ENGAGING, CAUSED UNNECESSARY INJURIES. HAD HE BEEN DRIVING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED AT THE TIME OF THE IMPACT HE INJURIES WOULD HAVE BEEN FAR MORE SERIOUS AND EVEN LIFE THREATENING. WE PURCHASED THIS F150 ON 1/19/2010 FROM THE CITY OF MOUNT JULIET, TN. THE VEHICLE WAS WELL MAINTAINED BY THE CITY ACCORDING TO THE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS. WE REQUEST TO HAVE A NON-PARTIAL EXPERT EXAMINE THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SAFETY FEATURES FAILURE TO DEPLOY ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR
- Filed Oct 2008 · Also filed under Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN MELTING DUE TO SUN EXPOSURE. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS INOPERABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 165,000. UPDATED 11/24/08 *CN UPDATED 11/26/08. *JB
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- Wheels163 involved a crash
- Filed Nov 2024 · Also filed under Electrical System
Right Price Auto stated that they would do repairs 2000 ford f150 XLT purchased truck, they supposedly repaired gas gage however bad battery & rear tires(extremely bald) were left untouched & kept lying about getting tires replaced(rather they were used tires or not),just constantly keep lying...... Also keep lying about repairing my 2015 ram 1500 5.7V8 big horn stating they fixed it(Misfire on #8),with all the lying & scheming(Now all Coil packs(8) & spark plugs(16) needs to be replaced),trucks are just sitting in my yard,2000 f150 bad battery & bald tires in rear(unsafe to drive),I feel cheated, they sold my trade in(2003 dodge ram 1500)with in a week & leave my son & I with trucks that are inoperable, they stated these things would be repaired before we signed any papers but once we signed AS-IS document they started with the lying & scheming, either I want these matters fixed or I want the $2000 back for my trade in & the $500 cash they took off my debit card for a total of $2,500 & the $1500 cash down payment I gave them for the ford f150 for a total of $4,000, We have trucks that are no use to us or they need to fix them, I'm not making anymore payments til these problems are resolved, period....I made the first payments that were due(giving them the benefit of doubt) thinking the company would repair the trucks but no they act as if nothing is wrong & expect me to keep paying them, which I refuse, if this is not fraud I don't know what is & to think I brought a SUV from 2 years ago (no problems whatsoever) So I return to purchase from them again & they [XXX] my son [XXX] old) & myself over, WOW!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Filed Mar 2019
I WAS DRIVING MY FORD F-150 AT AROUND 60 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE RUBBER PEALED OFF MY GENERAL GRABBER AW TIRE. AS A RESULT IT CAUSED ME TO SWERVE AND ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. MY REAR FENDER WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED AS WELL AS MY REAR LIGHT. I HAVE PRIMEWELL VALERA TIRES ON THE FRONT AND THEY ARE CRACKING. I PURCHASED ALL TIRES AT FIRESTONE. OF COURSE, WHEN BRINGING THE COMPLAINT TO FIRESTONE THEY SAY I HAVE TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER SINCE THEY DO NOT DISTRIBUTE THAT NAME BRAND.
- Filed Sep 2014 · Also filed under Tires
I REPAIRED A TIRE THAT HAD A NAIL WITHIN AN INCH OR LESS DISTANCE TO THE SIDEWALL. I LET MY SERVICE/SHOP MANAGER [name removed] THE SITUATION AND HE TOLD ME TO DO THE REPAIR ANYWAY, WHICH I DID. THE TIRE REPAIR FAILED AND THE TIRE ENDED UP GOING FLAT. ALL I KNOW IS THEY HAD ME BREAK IT DOWN FOR INSPECTION BUT THE PATCH DID SEEM TO BE ON THE SURFACE PROPERLY. THERE ARE NO POSTERS ON HOW TO DO THE TIRE REPAIR PROPERLY NOR ARE THERE ANY METHODS OF DOUBLE CHECKING THE REPAIR AFTER THE TIRE WAS COMPLETE. I DO WHAT US ASKED OF ME AND FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OF THE SHOP BUT I FEEL THEY WERE INSUFFICIENT IN PROVIDING PROPER PROCEDURE IN TIRE REPAIR AND VERIFICATION PROCESSES. *TR
- Filed Nov 2011 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train, Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Structure, Interior Lighting
2000 FORD F-150. CONSUMER STATES WHEEL RIMS STARTED TO RUST OUT IN ONE YEAR *TGW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BUMPER RUSTED OUT IN ONE YEAR, AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD NOT COME ON, THE PLASTIC ON THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF, THE DOME LIGHT IN THE CAB WOULDN'T COME ON, AND THE TAILGATE WOULDN'T CLOSE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER, WIPERS AND HEATING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED ALL THE TIME, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULDN'T GO INTO PARK. THE FUEL STRAP FAILED THREE YEARS AGO AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *JB
- Filed May 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED THAT HIS SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CABLE WIRE HAD FAILED AND APPEARED FRAYED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A NEW CABLE WIRE. THE VIN AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.
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- Other91 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
- Filed May 2011 · Also filed under Fuel System
I OWN A 2000 FORD F 150 THAT I BOUGHT USED BACK IN FEBRUARY. WE GOT IT HOME AND CHECKED IT OUT AND FOUND THE BROKEN STRAP. WE HAVE ONE FUEL TANK STRAP THAT IS RUSTED AND BROKE. THE OTHER ONE IS RUSTED BUT NOT BROKE AS OF NOW. *TR
- Filed Jan 2011 · Also filed under Fuel System
MY STRAPS THAT HOLD MY FUEL TANK HAS RUSTED (ROTTED OF). I HAVE NOW GOT A STRAP HOLDING MY FUEL TANK UP UNTIL I CAN GET THESE REPLACED. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE. *TR
- Filed Jan 2011 · Also filed under Fuel System
FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTED AND FELL OFF OF THE TRUCK. THE PART WAS MOST LIKELY OF POOR QUALITY AS THE TRUCK IS 10 YEARS OLD. *TR
- Filed Dec 2010 · Also filed under Fuel System
I BOUGHT A USED F150 LARIAT 4X4 2000 MODEL AFTER HAVING THE TRUCK 3 WEEKS IT CAUGHT ON FIRE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT WHERE MY HUSBAND WORKS WE HAD NOT EVEN HAD TIME TO GET THE FULL COVERAGE INS. AND IT CHANGED OVER AT THE END OF THE MONTH . I CALLED THE FORD COMPANY AND WAS TOLD TO CONTACT OUT LOCAL DEALERS THIS WAS A JOKE THEY ALL BUT LAUGHED IN MY FACE AND GAVE ME MORE 800 NUMBERS TO CALL WITH THE SAME ANSWER EVERY TIME * SO WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO ABOUT IT ???? * WE FOUND OUT THAT WAS S A RECALL ON THE TRUCK DUE TO THE CHANCE OF FIRE AFTER SETTING AND BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING ON THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT. WE NEVER KNEW OF THE RECALL AND DID NOT HAVE TIME TO HAVE IT FIXED IS THERE ANY THING THAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP IN THIS MATTER. *TR
- Filed Oct 2010 · Also filed under Fuel System
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, MY GRANDFATHER [XXX] BOUGHT A 2000 FORD F-150 ON 12-15-08. ON SEPT. 24,2010 HE AND MY GRANDMOTHER WAS DRIVING BACK HOME WHEN A PERSON STARTED FLAGGING THEM DOWN. BOTH GAS TANK STRAPS HAD FAILED AND THE GAS TANK WAS DRAGGING ON THE GROUND AND LEAKING GASOLINE, LUCKILY THEY STOPPED, AND THE TANK DID NOT EXPLODE.THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT THE STRAPS WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED WHICH CAUSED THE STRAPS TO FAIL. MY GRANDFATHER SAID THAT THE DEALER HAD INFORMED HIM THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD GARAGE KEPT IT, AND HE HAS ALSO KEPT IT IN A GARAGE SINCE HE HAD PURCHASED IT. THE TANK AND STRAPS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE REPAIR COST WAS $524.29. I WISH THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A NOTICE SENT OUT TO THE CONSUMERS ABOUT THE 32 CLAIMS. THIS COULD HAVE GAVE THE CONSUMER NOTICE TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. IF THE TANK WOULD HAVE EXPLODED, I COULD HAVE LOST BOTH OF MY GRANDPARENTS. IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME OR MY GRANDFATHER PLEASE CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL ADDRESS [XXX] AND I WILL GIVE OUT OUR PHONE NUMBERS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
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- Latches/Locks/Linkages9
- Filed Apr 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY USING THE KEY FOB. THE LOCKS MUST BE MANUALLY OPENED OR CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PURCHASE A USED ACTUATOR FROM LOCAL JUNK YARDS WITHOUT SUCCESS.
- Filed Oct 2005 · Also filed under Steering, Exterior Lighting
WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS NOT ALL THE WAY UP THE TURN SIGNALS, HAZARD LIGHTS, AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATE THAT THERE IS A CLIP IN THE STEERING COLUMN THAT IS BROKE. THIS ALL HAPPENED 2 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT DUE TO THERE BEING NO WARRANTY. AT THE SAME TIME THE KEYLESS ENTRY STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS. THEY STATED THAT THIS WAS BECAUSE THE MOTOR IN BOTH DOORS HAD WENT OUT. SEEMS ODD TO ME THAT THEY WOULD BOTH GO AT THE SAME TIME. *JB
- Filed Mar 2005 · Also filed under Visibility
I BOUGHT MY SUPER DUTY F-250 IN EARLY MARCH OF 2000 AND MY GEM MODULE IS FAILING . I CANNOT USE MY DOOR UNLOCK BUTTONS. MY DRIVER WINDOW FAILS TO GO DOWN ALL THE WAY, AND MY KEY FOB DOESN'T WORK THE LOCKS. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT FORD HAD A RECALL ON THIS SAME MODULE UP TO THE YEAR 1999 MY TRUCK WAS ORDERED FROM THE FACTORY IN LATE DECEMBER 1999 OR EARLY 2000 AND IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT THE TRUCKS UP TO 1999 ARE HAVING, BUT BECAUSE IT'S A 2000 FORD WILL NOT COVER IT.*AK
- Filed Mar 2005
WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2000 FORD EXC. LTD. AND NOW THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK HALF THE TIME WHEN WE USE THE REMOTE, EVEN WHEN IN THE VEHICLE WE PUSH THE LOCK BUTTON AND WE STILL HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH THE ACTUAL LOCK DOWN. WE HAVE FRIENDS THAT PURCH. THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE AND YEAR, THEY ALSO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.ALSO WE HAVE A COMB. LOCK ON THE OUTSIDE AND WE HAVE NO WAY OF BEING ABLE TO GET THE MANUF. CODE SO WE CAN ACCESS THAT IN CASE OUR KEYS GET LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE, THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE UT AND WE CANNOT FIND IT ANYWHERE.*AK
- Filed Feb 2005
ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS LOCK BY THEMSELVES WITH OR WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. IF LOCKED, CANNOT BE UNLOCKED BY PULLING UP ON THE UNLOCK STEM. *AK
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- Seats82 involved a crash
- Filed May 2016 · Also filed under Seat Belts
EXTEND CAB WITH 4 DOORS. WHERE THE REAR SEAT AND SEAT BELTS MOUNT TO THE BODY IT IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY. THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT IS LOOSE AND WILL NOT BE SECURED IN A CRASH. VERY LITTLE RUST ON THE REST OF THE CAB AND THE ROCKER PANELS ARE INTACT. HOWEVER THE SEAT BELTS FOR THE REAR PASSENGERS ON BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE ARE NOT CONNECTED.
- Filed Sep 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF HER, WHICH CAUSED A MINOR PILE UP. THE PASSENGER'S HEAD WENT THROUGH THE REAR GLASS. BOTH THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEATS WERE DEFECTIVE BECAUSE THEY DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT'S HEADS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
- Filed Jul 2002
BOTH SEATS DON'T LOCK INTO PLACE SOMETIMES LEAVING THE SEAT TO SPRING BACK,, AND MOVE FORWARD FREELY. *AK
- Filed May 2001
IN MY 2000 F-150 SUPERCAB PICK-UP, WHICH HAS FOUR DOORS AND SEATING FOR SIX (THREE IN THE BACK SEAT), LACK OF REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS, COUPLED WITH A VERY LOW REAR SEAT BACK HEIGHT AND THE VERY CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE REAR WINDOW (GLASS) TO OCCUPANTS' HEADS MEANS THAT SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR SHOULD THE VEHICLE BE HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. OCCUPANTS' HEADS SHOULD BE PROTECTED BY HEAD RESTRAINTS FROM CONTACTING THE GLASS. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO RETRO-FIT HEAD RESTRAINTS THAT IT HAS CHOSEN TO SUPPLY ON 2001 SUPERCREW MODELS OF THIS SAME PICK-UP, OR SHOULD SUPPLY OWNER RETRO-FITTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS FOR THE REAR SEAT.
- Filed Apr 2001
DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME TWISTED. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRAME.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT NEW FRAME DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ALIGNED PROPERLY, IT APPEARS TO BE ANGLED TO THE LEFT, DEALER COULD NOT CONFIRM IF THE SEAT IS PROPERLY ALIGNED. *SLC
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- Parking Brake71 involved a crash
- Filed Oct 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WAS GOING TO FORD DEALER FOR GAS TANK STRAP RECALL DUE TO STRAPS THAT HAVE POOR CORROSION PROTECTION. AS I WAS ENROUTE TO DEALER I APPLIED MY BRAKES DUE TO A CAR RUNNING A STOP SIGN AND MY BRAKES GAVE WAY AND I JUST MISSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I CHECKED MY BRAKE LINE WHERE THE LEAK WAS AND DUE TO VERY POOR RUST THE LINE BLOW OUT. I ASK THE DEALER WHEN PERFORMING THE RECALL REPAIR COULD HE FIX THE LINE AND WAS STATED A 600.00 CHARGE. WHILE AT THE DEALER I CALLED FORD VP OF CUSTOMER SERVICE FRED TONEY WHO THEN SENT ME TO MR. FEDDERS. I TALKED TO [name removed] FROM HIS OFFICE AND TOLD THEM THAT FORD HAS A BIG PROBLEM ON BRAKE LINES RUSTING AND BECAUSE OF THAT I JUST MISSED HAVING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I ASK FORD TO FIX THE LININGS AT NO CHARGE AND TAKE THE LINE FOR OBSERVATION. I WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE TRUCK IS 10 YEARS OLD AND HAS 200,000MILES ON IT THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. I STATED THAT FORD HAS NO PROBLEM REPAIRING THE GAS STRAPS OF A 10 YEAR OLD TRUCK. ANYWAY HAD MY TRUCK TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. THEY REPLACED THE FRONT LINES AND INTERMEDIATE BRAKE LINES DUE TO POOR CORROSION. I WAS TOLD MY PASSENGER SIDE LINE AND BOTH REAR LINES ARE IN GREAT SHAPE, NO RUST AND COATED. I TOLD FORD ABOUT THIS AND SAID I WANT A FORD REP TO INSPECT MY COATED BRAKE LINES. AND MY DEFECTED LINE WHICH I KEPT FOR PROOF. I ASK FORD WHY SOME LINE WERE COATED AND SOME WERE NOT. I WAS TOLD THAT FORD DOES NOT COAT THE LINES. WE HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM HERE AND COULD RESULT IN MANY DEATHS. IF THE OTHER LINES WERE COATED I WOULD HAVE NOT HAD THIS PROBLEM. FORD JUST WROTE THIS WHOLE THING OFF. I EXPECT NHTSA TO GET BACK TO ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I EXPECT MY TRUCK TO BE INSPECTED AND THE LINE THAT I HAVE KEPT TO BE INSPECTED. I AM NOW NOTIFYING NHTSA AND FORD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND IS ON RECORD IN THE EVENT NOTHING IS DONE AND PEOPLE GET KILLED THE PARTIES WILL HAVE A PROBLEM. *KB
- Filed Aug 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINE ABOVE FUEL TANK. NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO OR AFTER FAILURE. *KB
- Filed Feb 2007
ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING 60-65 MPH I STARTED FEELING A VIBRATION. PULLED OFF TO CHECK TIRES AND SEEN NOTHING OBVIOUS BUT COULD SMELL SOMETHING HOT. PULLED INTO WELL LIT PARKING GARAGE. FOUND REAR DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LOCKED ON TO TIRE. THE INVOICE STATES 'DRIVER REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE WAS NOT RELEASING. HAD TO TEAR APART THE DRIVER REAR DRUM ASSEMBLY AND UNHOOK CABLE FROM SHOES. HAD TO UNLOAD SPRING TENSION ON PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IN ORDER TO UNHOOK CABLES. WHEN DRIVERS REAR CABLE REMOVED IT WAS LOCKED UP. *JB
- Filed Apr 2005
DRIVER APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
- Filed Jul 2004 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Air, Power Train, Equipment
PURCHASED MY 2000 F-150 FROM GORNO FORD IN TRENTON, MI WITH 30,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND LESS THAN 15, 000 MILES THE FOLLOWING MALFUNCTIONS HAVE OCCURRED: FRONT T-ROD BROKE (REPLACED), FRONT U-JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED, PARKING BRAKE FROZE UP DISABLING ENTIRE SYSTEM, ALL BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT EVEN AT 50,000 MILES YET.*AK
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- Interior Lighting5
- Filed Nov 2011 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train, Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Structure, Wheels
2000 FORD F-150. CONSUMER STATES WHEEL RIMS STARTED TO RUST OUT IN ONE YEAR *TGW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BUMPER RUSTED OUT IN ONE YEAR, AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD NOT COME ON, THE PLASTIC ON THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF, THE DOME LIGHT IN THE CAB WOULDN'T COME ON, AND THE TAILGATE WOULDN'T CLOSE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER, WIPERS AND HEATING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED ALL THE TIME, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULDN'T GO INTO PARK. THE FUEL STRAP FAILED THREE YEARS AGO AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *JB
- Filed Oct 2005 · Also filed under Electrical System
CLOCK AND RADIO 'READ OUT-NUMBER' JUST QUIT WORKING - FAIL TO LIGHT UP. MILEAGE READ OUT COMES ON AND OFF AS IT PLEASES, DOES NOT WORK CONSISTENTLY. THE RADIO BUTTONS ARE STARTING TO NOT COME ON WHEN YOU START THE CAR AND DO NOT STAY ON - 2005.*JB
- Filed May 2005 · Also filed under Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Visibility
WATER LEAKING THROUGH WINDSHIELD INTO ELECTRONIC SYSTEM (GEM MODULE). THIS HAS CAUSED VEHICLE TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING DURING RAINY WEATHER, AND SOMETIMES LONGER, EVEN IN BEAUTIFUL WEATHER. WIPERS QUIT WORKING DURING RAINY WEATHER WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF RAIN STORM. HEAD LIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAMS DON'T WORK AT ALL IN RAIN. INTERIOR LIGHTS INCLUDING DASH BOARD LIGHTS QUIT WORKING. HEAD LIGHTS AND WIPERS ALL QUIT WORKING IF RADIO IS TURNED ON. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY WON'T WORK. 4 X4 WON'T TRANSFER IF USED, STAYS IN ONE GEAR AND GETS STUCK, WHICH I AM SURE IS CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION. TWO DAYS AFTER A RAIN STORM, MY EXPEDITION WAS OUTSIDE TRYING TO START ITSELF. I WAS INSIDE WHEN I HEARD THE NOISE. IT WAS LIKE SOMEONE WAS OVER STARTING THEIR VEHICLE. IT WAS THAT GRINDING SOUND OF THE STARTER BEING OVER TURNED. WHEN I WENT OUT SIDE TO MY DISBELIEF IT WAS MY EXPEDITION!
- Filed Mar 2005 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Exterior Lighting
THE ABS SENSOR CONTINUES TO STAY ON, THE TURN SIGNALS AND OVERHEAD CONSOLE FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER STATES THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK
- Filed Jan 2004
WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC LIGHT AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. *AK
- Air5
- Filed Jun 2007 · Also filed under Service Brakes
2000 WINDSTAR. ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. HAVE HAD CAR LOOKED AT 4 TIMES AND TOLD "PROBLEM" (A SEAL IN THE MECHANISM) WAS REPLACED AND PROBLEM FIXED. BUT IT'S NOT - ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. EXPENSIVE TO "FIX". ALSO, BRAKE FLUID LEAKS AND HAVE HAD TIMES WHEN DRIVING AND BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING AND DELAYED STOPPING. LUCKILY HAVE NOT HAD ACCIDENTS WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED. HAVE ALSO HAD BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT - NO PRE-WARNING ON THIS MODEL WINDSTAR WHEN BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING OUT. HAD TO HAVE BRAKE PADS REPLACED, AND ROTORS REPLACED - AGAIN AND EXPENSIVE FIX TO A PROBLEM WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, BRAKES KEEP SQUEALING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED - AM TOLD THIS IS AIR IN THE LINES (HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT LINES FLUSHED BUT PROBLEM STILL KEEPS HAPPENING). ALSO, WHEN STEERING AFTER THE LAST TIME ABS LIGHT PROBLEM "FIXED" THERE IS A GRATING STEERING NOISE WHENEVER WHEEL IS TURNED. WARRANTY HAS RUN OUT - BUT PROBLEM WITH ABS STILL EXISTS AND I CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER $700. BILL TO "FIX" PROBLEM. 2000 WINDSTAR SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR THIS ABS PROBLEM AND IT SHOULD BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE BY FORD. AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND FRUSTRATED WITH THIS PROBLEM - AND FEEL THAT I AND MY CHILD ARE DRIVING IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.
- Filed Jul 2005 · Also filed under Service Brakes
ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSIS WAS FAULTY HYDRAULLIC CONTROL UNIT. SINCE IT OCCURED AT 61,615 MILES AND STILL ON ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS/LININGS AND TIRES I FEEL FAILURE WAS PREMATURE. HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER RECAL FOR SPEED CONTOL DISTURBED BRAKE SYSTEM. REPAIR COST FOR DIAGNOSIS AND EXTIMATE FOR REPAIR $475+ SO REPAIRS HAVE NOT YET BEEN DONE.
- Filed Jul 2004 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Parking Brake, Power Train, Equipment
PURCHASED MY 2000 F-150 FROM GORNO FORD IN TRENTON, MI WITH 30,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND LESS THAN 15, 000 MILES THE FOLLOWING MALFUNCTIONS HAVE OCCURRED: FRONT T-ROD BROKE (REPLACED), FRONT U-JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED, PARKING BRAKE FROZE UP DISABLING ENTIRE SYSTEM, ALL BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT EVEN AT 50,000 MILES YET.*AK
- Filed Jan 2004 · Also filed under Service Brakes
RE: 2000 FORD F150. IN SEPT 2003 BRAKES WERE GRABBING. TOOK TRUCK INTO DEALER AND PAID OVER $600 TO REPLACE BRAKES (FRONT AND BACK). DEALER SAID REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND SHOES AND PADS WERE ALSO BAD. JAN. 14, 2004 - ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. TOOK TRUCK INTO DEALER AND WAS TOLD HCU UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IT WOULD COST $700, WHICH I DON'T HAVE. WAS TOLD TRUCK COULD BE DRIVEN BUT ABS WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY. *CB
- Filed Sep 2000 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Exterior Lighting
TURN SIGNALS HAVE INTERMITTENT FAILURE PROBLEM WHEN HUMIDITY LEVEL IS HIGH. BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKS UP WHEN CONDITIONS ARE DAMP WHEN INITIALLING USING TRUCK FOR THE DAY
- Firerelated11 involved a fire
- Filed Sep 2025
See attached document for complaint.
- Visibility/Wiper1
- Filed May 2013 · Also filed under Electrical System
IN HEAVY RAIN THE WIPERS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS QUIT WHILE DRIVING - CAUSED BY A WINDSHIELD LEAK ONTO THE GEM MODULE AND FUSE BOX. THIS WINDSHIELD LEAK IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD KNOWS ABOUT ON 1997 THRU 2000 FORD F150 PICKUPS. *TR
- Electronic Stability Control (esc)11 involved a fire
- Filed Jan 2012 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control
2000 FORD F150 PICKUP WAS PARKED ON THE STREET AT MY MOTHER IN LAW'S HOUSE. IT HAD BEEN SITTING FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS WHEN WE HEARD THE HORN GOING OFF. WE LOOKED OUTSIDE AND THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE GREW SO QUICKLY AND HAD BURNED OUT THE WHOLE CAB BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT IT OUT. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS, AND HAS PUT OUR FAMILY IN A HORRIBLE SITUATION. THE FIRE STARTED ON THE DRIVER SIDE UNDER THE HOOD. IT LOOKED TO BE ABOVE THE WHEEL AND NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. WHILE THE FIRE WAS BURNING, IT CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD TO EXPLODE, SHOOTING GLASS ALL OVER THE STREET. THE FIRE ALSO DAMAGED ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED NEARBY. THE TRUCK IS A CHARRED SKELETON AND THE TIRES WERE EVEN MELTED TO THE CONCRETE! THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING LEFT. I AM GRATEFUL WE WERE NOT IN THE TRUCK OR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, BUT THIS IS SO UPSETTING. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY A NEW VEHICLE, WHICH IS WHY WE WERE DRIVING A 13 YEAR OLD TRUCK TO BEGIN WITH. WE DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY FOR ANOTHER CAR PAYMENT. NOW -WE ARE WITHOUT A VEHICLE. *TR
- Diesel1
- Filed May 2006 · Also filed under Fuel System
MY 2000 F-150 FORD PICKUP. I WENT OUT IN MY DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED SOMETHING HANGING DOWN FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE REAR STRAP THAT HOLDS THE GAS TANK ON THE TRUCK. IT HAS RUSTED AND CAME APART. THE GAS TANK HAD DROPPED DOWN ABOUT 3 INCHES AND HAS ALL THE HOSES PULLED TIGHT. FORD SAYS THERE ARE NO RECALL ON MY TRUCK. *JB
Safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD, so check the row that matches the truck. Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings.
NHTSA hasn't published star ratings for this truck. NHTSA doesn't crash-test every version of every truck, so this doesn't mean the truck is unsafe.