Major Problems with 1999 Ford Explorer Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Ford Explorer

1999 Ford Explorer TREAD/BELT Victims: 4

1999 Ford Explorer ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 4

1999 Ford Explorer TIRES Victims: 4

Browse 1999 Ford Explorer complaints by category

Problems with TIRES, TREAD/BELT and WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Explorer owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
TIRES
vehicle experienced premature failure of the original tire with only 22 300 miles on the odometer. *mjs...
200
~ 6706 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
the consumer received recall notification regarding (00t-005) however the firestone dealerships did not know how to handle the recall consumer
161
~ 1118 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
passenger side winshield arm broken. nlm...
107
~ 1178 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
passenger side winshield arm broken. nlm...
89
~ 60680 miles
AIR BAGS
hood is hard to open. yh...
62
~ 35954 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
design of the automatic transmission allows for the vehicle to be in drive gear and roll backward when releasing brake
61
~ 43252 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
wipers go on automatically while driving when you hit a bump in road or when you use your turn signal
55
~ 2011 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
passenger side winshield arm broken. nlm...
41
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
poor design of the passenger seat (bench) will not lock in place. however when a passenger is getting out of...
37
~ 32533 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while in motion the complete accelerator unit detached itself from the firewall inner body of the vehicle. when vehicle was...
36
~ 22171 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle experiencing unknown intermittent electrical problem which causes several components to fail. mjs...
36
~ 65108 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
consumer states the abs system failed. *yd...
30
~ 10075 miles
SEATS
front seat hinge made of 3 steel slotted plates the middle plate slides w/movement of seat. with seatback in an...
29
~ 40884 miles
SUSPENSION
prior to recall the hood latch failed (99v-164). yh...
29
~ 111133 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the plastic trim around the head liner was loose.*jb...
24
~ 12544 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
door handle inside replaced latch would not unlock. *mjs ...
24
~ 9446 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the signal light switch will not lock into place the steering wheel must be in a specific degree of rotation
24
~ 22917 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
vehicle experiencing valve chatter. nlm...
23
~ 25876 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
the firestone tires on the vehicle were replaced due to recall prior to recall replacement the vehicle experienced problems with...
20
SIDEWALL > TIRES
without warning the sidewall blew out of the right rear tire (firestone wilderness at size p235/75r155l). nlm...
17
~ 7412 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
check engine light stays on. dealer states vehicle needs new engine. please provide additional information.*ak...
16
~ 36063 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
the failed part listed is the idle air sensor. when this part fails the vehicle dies. this failure can not...
16
~ 17563 miles
STEERING
car crashed steering disabled immediately went into flames. *ak...
15
~ 41513 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
this truck has overdrive problems. when you put it in rev and then drive most times it will cut the...
13
~ 70692 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the windsheild wipers begin running without the controls being activated. this will happen 2-3 times in a 30 minute driving...
13
~ 25583 miles
POWER TRAIN
transmission would start to slip when traveling just 10mph. the rpms would be over 3 thousand. had vehicle checked at...
13
~ 267817 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
consumer gets two recalls regarding a secondary hood latch defect and the generic electronics module defect but consumer is not
13
~ 21223 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
passenger side winshield arm broken. nlm...
12
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
key would not turn on ignition. car towed on flatbed truck to dealer in traverse city michigan. i regard this...
10
~ 5620 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
consumer is having difficulty receiving recall repairs (99s09 99v-062) not completed due to lack of parts (99s18 99v-164) due to
10
~ 10000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
air bag senor light remain on vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasion and condition reoccur....
9
~ 31096 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
consumer upset because the recall (00s04) letter stated that a free loaner would be provided while the repair of the...
9
~ 23633 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
hood is hard to open. yh...
9
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
when it is cold outside (below 32 degrees f)the electronic door locks will not open with the remote mechanism. also...
8
~ 93372 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
consumer took vehicle to the dealership to have the brake pads replaced on july 15 2002 however while on her...
8
~ 31794 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
i was driving on a highway when a car attampted to change the lanes and hit my car. the other...
8
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
while parked in the carport the rear window shattered. dealer said it was the 4th one they have seen do
8
~ 31850 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
first occurrence 2/17/1999 when shaking and vibration occurred when you were above 45 miles per hour and depressed the brakes....
8
~ 31872 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
while driving throttle/ air bypass valve malfunctions which causes accelerator pedal to stick and pedal goes nearly to the floor....
7
~ 51584 miles
STRUCTURE
the plastic trim around the head liner was loose.*jb...
7
~ 94000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
idle air control valve sticks shut shutting down engine whenever you lift off the gas pedal. i drove the car...
7
~ 21143 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
the air bag (srs) light illumminates while driving the dealer has attempted to remedy the problem on several occasions yet
7
~ 32571 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
the vehicle master cylinder failed three times brake pads and shoe assemblies rotors and calipers failed twice. *yh...
7
~ 57657 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...
7
SEAT BELTS
a child passenger seated in a booster seat became entangled by automatic seat belt. the belt was engaged in the...
7
~ 20686 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
passenger side winshield arm broken. nlm...
7
~ 11086 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
the signal light switch will not lock into place the steering wheel must be in a specific degree of rotation
7
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
heard tire recall aug. 9. had checked at firestone store aug.11 and told i had "the" tires. they had none...
6
~ 12098 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
passenger side rearview mirror switch got stuck caused mirror to crack under tension.*ak...
6
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the vehicle master cylinder failed three times brake pads and shoe assemblies rotors and calipers failed twice. *yh...
6
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
door handle inside replaced latch would not unlock. *mjs ...
6
~ 24531 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
upon pickup of vehicle after recall repair (00v-072) (99v-062) (99v-123) (99v-164) consumer notice a dent and scratched paint on the
6
~ 27058 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
in march 1999 you issued recall nr. 99v062000 which stated that these vehicles(including mine) might have defective cruise control cables...
6
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN
while driving on 2 lane road (puddles of water a little hilly) both the 4 wd low and 4 wd...
5
~ 120062 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY
the pressurized lift rods which hold the hood up failed several times but the first time the hood fell and...
5
~ 31200 miles
VISIBILITY
the plastic trim around the head liner was loose.*jb...
5
~ 74200 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
while driving the brakes suddenly malfunctioned technician told the consumer that all four brake rotor had to be replaced the
5
EQUIPMENT
summary did not explain the defects in these components....
5
~ 29000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
fuel pump failed. yh...
5
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING
check the engine light came on due to disconnected hose. yh...
5
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
the consumer does not want recall 00v-395 performed which would reprogram the pcm only to allow the vehicle to go...
5
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
theres a noise coming from front driver side if you loodk under the vehicle you can see where the axle...
5
~ 9000 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
consumer upset because the recall (00s04) letter stated that a free loaner would be provided while the repair of the...
5
~ 2600 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
the firestone wilderness at (p235/75r15-105s) tires are continually in need of air once or twice a week the front end
5
~ 29600 miles
ENGINE
just like countless other ford explorer owners i am experiencing overdrive malfunction and slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. it...
4
~ 106400 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my air bag malfunction light came on and upon a ford certified diagnostic i was told there was a short...
4
~ 39118 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
check engine light came but car appeared to run/perform normally. when the light came on i was low on fuel....
4
~ 35000 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
while using my turn signals turning left i noticed the flasher on the dash had frozen and that smoke was...
4
~ 34863 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-072) which caused the windshield wipers to fail consumer is not able to
4
~ 2125 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
i dont understand why the 1999 ford explorers do not have a shield protecting the gas tank. the 1997 and...
4
~ 20750 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
driver's side door would not open due to failure of the power door latch assembly....
4
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE
check the engine light came on due to disconnected hose. yh...
4
PARKING BRAKE
one wheel emergency brake design isn't sufficient to hold on steep hills. *slc...
4
~ 16250 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
defrost on the front windshield did not work properly fogged completely causing poor visibility. mjs...
4
~ 22200 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
passenger side winshield arm broken. nlm...
4
~ 15000 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the location of the third brake light is too high and does not have the same visual impact as a
4
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
prior to recall the hood latch failed (99v-164). yh...
4
~ 49586 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
when driving at night ( this probably happens during the day also but isn't as noticable) dash lights door panel...
4
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY
the front end noise persists even after both front hubs and front seals were replaced during two seperate service calls....
4
~ 31097 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
dt: contact states the inside lights windshield wipers and the power windows would not work. also the outside light...
3
~ 127333 miles
COLUMN > STEERING
dt: consumer states that the steering wheel began smoking while driving and she kept on driving and it stopped. it
3
~ 102259 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
while driving 35 mph brakes locked up. this caused damage to the rotors and the calipers. consumer managed to pull
3
~ 42395 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
several times when vehicle was turned on there was a stream of smoke that came up from the gear shifter....
3
~ 64953 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES
while driving the emergency spare tire fell off the vehicle. the dealer replaced the cable twice. *jb...
3
~ 27395 miles
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
the rear windshield wiper motor failed twice within the last year. the motor started working intermittently and then completely failed.*jb...
3
~ 22667 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING
the plastic trim around the head liner was loose.*jb...
3
~ 11927 miles
WHEELS
dealer states " out of warranty" vehicle allmost rolled over due to complets separation of the front wheel and spindle...
3
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
when signaling to make a left turn the indicator light turns on solid (not flashing) and smoke begins to rise...
3
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
closing of rear hatch difficult. problem has occurred since first purchased but has become increasingly difficult to close. hatch requires...
3
~ 16667 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ongoing problem with the 3.8l v6 engine overheating while driving vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three
3
~ 39050 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
this explorer is equipped with awd system. during the incident the vehicle spun out on ice but the 4wd did...
3
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
the planetary gear on the transmission failed two separate repairs of the transmission with the overdrive unit. *mjs...
3
~ 25000 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
turn signals will not operate when steering wheel is in tilt position . *ak...
3
~ 33100 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
power steering rack needed replacement in first week of operation. power steering fluid was sprayed onto and into several other
3
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
whenever truck is driven there is a tapping noise coming from the engine. the explorer was taken to the dealership...
3
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
brake lights do not stay on when brakes are applied. lights come on but go back out while brakes are...
3
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
the driveline of the vehicle vibrated at 60-70 mph consumer put on 15" wheels and new tires which stopped some...
3
~ 45708 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
consumer has received a recall for the brake lines in july of 99. the dealer was notified regarding the recall...
3
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
both front driver's side and passenger's side seat belts do not fully retract causing them to get caught in the
3
~ 13667 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
running lights are being used in the evening and are too bright for oncoming traffic. ford explorer is just one...
3
~ 36831 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
passenger side winshield arm broken. nlm...
3
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
passenger side winshield arm broken. nlm...
3
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE
hood is hard to open. yh...
3
~ 63333 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT
tire inflation pressure is not clear firestone recommands 30 psi 26 psi is listed on compliance sticker who should consumer
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
while driving 60 miles an hour during rush hour the gas pedal disappeared. the bracket that attaches to the firewall...
2
~ 220000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE
service bulletin 00m12 from ford called for replacement of timing chain tensioner. tensioner was replaced but did not solve problem....
2
~ 75500 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT
failure of rack and pinion and steering shaft on 4-3-03 same problem occurring on 12-12-2003.*ak...
2
~ 40390 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
i was told by alderman ford that the ball joints on my ford explorer were in a failure condition at...
2
~ 56600 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle had 4 electrical system failures. the battery was replaced four times under warranty. also when the vehicle is hot
2
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
consumer has complained to dealer that steering wheel shakes out of control. steering makes dashboard rumble like front end has...
2
RIM > WHEELS
rim cracked rear winshield wipers failed for the 2nd time. *ak( dot number: 274 )...
2
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
we have had a hood latch recall cruise control recall questions about a tire recall (firestone) power steering fluid leak...
2
~ 29500 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING
after starting forwardadvancing about 50ft vehicle lurched to right striking bridge rail. inspection revealed broken tie-rod spindle on rf wheel.
2
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE
after starting forwardadvancing about 50ft vehicle lurched to right striking bridge rail. inspection revealed broken tie-rod spindle on rf wheel.
2
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
braking system has failed on this vehicle 4 times in less than 40 000 miles 3 master cylinders not counting...
2
~ 50000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
pe00020 orginial equipment with 1999 ford explorer tire size p23575r15. while driving the front end shakes very hard and on...
2
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
when either accelerating or decelerating the driver's side seat will make a popping sound and move (short distances). the manufacturer...
2
~ 67500 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
this truck has overdrive problems. when you put it in rev and then drive most times it will cut the...
2
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...
2
REAR > SUSPENSION
i had called earlier today to submit a complaint but i thought this would be quicker. i am writing to...
2
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
while driving consumer noticed that check engine light illuminated and stayed on during the duration of the drive. technician replaced
2
~ 49500 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while driving throttle cable got stuck causing sudden acceleration. the brakes slowed down the vehicle but the vehicle still revs.
2
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
was losing fuel through exhaust pipe. could smell odor /fumes inside of vehicle. taken vehicle to dealer and was informed
2
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
consumer states that vehicle sometimes does not start however after days and hours it would start on its own. *slc...
2
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN
the front end noise persists even after both front hubs and front seals were replaced during two seperate service calls....
2
~ 21500 miles
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS
unable to have air bag on/off switch installed part not available....
2
VISIBILITY/WIPER
tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. the contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to activate. the vehicle...
1
~ 130000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
after making right turn abs light came on. instrument dials started jumping. vehicle shut off and would not start afterwards.
1
~ 97000 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
dt*: the contact stated intermittently the left turn signal deactivated on its own and smoke came out of the hazard
1
~ 99300 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY
tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. the contact stated that the driver side door mechanism would lock but would...
1
~ 110000 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE
the fuel tank was loose and was causing the fuel sending unit to fail. dealership was notified. the problem was...
1
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION
while driving front hub came off the vehicle side unknown. this caused the consumer to lose steering control. consumer managed
1
~ 160000 miles
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i purchased my 1999 ford explorer in may of 2004 and within a month i began experiencing problems with my...
1
~ 80016 miles
TRAILER HITCHES
i have been advised by u-haul that they will no longer rent a trailer to me to be towed by...
1
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the door failed to lock properly if not manually pushed down and locked. the hatchback door would pop open if
1
~ 53359 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY
i purchased a 1999 ford explorer vin #[xxx] from a washington state ford dealership in september 2002. the vehicle had...
1
~ 62186 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
rear windshield wiper motor failed. caused loss of visibility through back window. rear power window motor failed. accelerator pedal vibrates...
1
~ 72586 miles
INDICATOR LIGHT > PARKING BRAKE
rear windshield wiper motor failed. caused loss of visibility through back window. rear power window motor failed. accelerator pedal vibrates...
1
~ 72586 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the rear tail gate will not open when the doors are locked the glass is still unlocked. the rear wiper...
1
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING
failure of rack and pinion and steering shaft on 4-3-03 same problem occurring on 12-12-2003.*ak...
1
~ 35780 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
nar 2/10/2003. the consumer informed the dealer she was having problems with the rear seat belt even though it was
1
~ 68906 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY
consumer had lifted tailgate. while consumer was standing underneath tailgate it fell down hitting consumer on the head. both hydraulic
1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
while driving 15mph and without warning front tire collapsed. mechanic stated that upper ball joint was missing a nut which...
1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION
while driving at highway speeds consumer lost control of vehicle. dealer was contacted and stated ball joints needed to be
1
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
while driving throttle/ air bypass valve malfunctions which causes accelerator pedal to stick and pedal goes nearly to the floor....
1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
while driving upper control arm disengaged from vehicle and wheel came off *ak consumer had stopped at a red light...
1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY
the rear lift gate door is falling off of the hinges.*jb...
1
~ 25000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
engine heads cracked on both sides. the hood latch assembly rusted and cannot be opened also the horn filled up
1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
throttle body/linkage etc fails and causes pedal to stick. while driving truck will surge forward or stall with no warning....
1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION
while traveling at approximately 20 mph vehicle was making a rumbling noise and vehicle was being pulled to right. consumer...
1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
intermittently rear shoulder belt would gradually tighten down on occupant while driving. has to unlatch buckle to untigthen shoulder belt....
1
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
consumer went to open driver's side liftgate and it has torn through the metal. then on the passenger's side it
1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING
vehicle won"t start due to failure with ignition system and anti theft system...
1
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING
on july 7 2000 while traveling on ih-10 from san antonio tx to my home in kerrville at approximately 70...
1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
we have had a hood latch recall cruise control recall questions about a tire recall (firestone) power steering fluid leak...
1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE
gas cap does not seal causing a vapor leak in fuel tank...
1
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
engine block cracked causing oil leakage. also front axle seals blew out and transmission leaked. truck was purchased new. the
1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehcile will hesitate to stall when turning a corner or taking off. dealer said it was a computer problem which
1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
driver's side door would not open due to failure of the power door latch assembly....
1
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the new headlight which the vehicle is equipped the low bea light is too bright and blinds other drivers. this
1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
fumes coming from the exhaust system are so strong that consumer is unable to drive with the windows down. the...
1
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
brake lights do not stay on when brakes are applied. lights come on but go back out while brakes are...
1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brake lights do not stay on when brakes are applied. lights come on but go back out while brakes are...
1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
consumer stated there have been numerous problems with the drive train consumer began hearing an odd n oise in august...
1
PINION SHAFT > RACK AND PINION > STEERING
consumer stated there have been numerous problems with the drive train consumer began hearing an odd n oise in august...
1
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR
when driving at any speed with weight in the back of the vehicle rear end is lower than the rest
1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
reporting ongoing problem with sun roof leaking inside vehicle. vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions
1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
when driving alternator would steadily decrease the power of vehicle. this causes the vehicle to eventually shut down the vehicle
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
passenger side winshield arm broken. nlm...
1
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION
when i had the firestone tires replaced the mechanoc showed me the shocks-the driver side rear was badly damaged the...
1
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
while driving 60 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear. consumer noticed that the rear window broke.
1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING
rear middle seat belt continues to tighten on rear passenger. nlm...
1
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
check the engine light came on due to disconnected hose. yh...
1
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS
the transmission fails on hill causing the vehicle to roll backwards while in drive or roll forward while in reverse.
1
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT > SEAT BELTS
major defect with our cosco dreamride carbed. the carseat is hinged to provide an upright or reclined "bed" position depending...
1
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
consumer hit an icy patch on the road the vehicle started to skid the vehicle was over corrected hit side
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UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
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STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT
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