NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Tank Assembly
3832.8%
Buckle Assembly
1916.4%
Switch
1714.7%
Gasoline
1210.3%
Automatic Transmission
108.6%
Front Underhood
86.9%
Filler Pipe AND CAP
65.2%
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
65.2%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
111.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
666.7%
150,000+ miles
222.2%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 1995peak 19Apr 2004
NHTSA investigations into the 1988 Ford Aerostar
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA96030Opened 20 Dec 1996Closed 13 Aug 1998VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
CRACKED FUEL TANKS
CRACKED FUEL TANKS ARE LEAKING FUEL
PE96050Opened 6 Aug 1996Closed 20 Dec 1996VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
PE94021Opened 4 Mar 1994Closed 19 Jul 1994SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
PE91127Opened 16 Sep 1991Closed 8 Nov 1991POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PARK PAWL BENDING
EA91015Opened 1 Feb 1991Closed 20 Sep 1991STRUCTURE
LIFTGATE FAILURE
PE91005Opened 18 Oct 1990Closed 1 Feb 1991STRUCTURE
LIFTGATE FAILURE
EA90042Opened 31 Aug 1990Closed 31 Dec 1991VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
THROTTLE STICKING
Recalls on the 1988 Ford Aerostar
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
98V190000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA (10 SOUTHERN COUNTIES OF LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, SAN BERNADINO, SAN DIEGO, RIVERSIDE, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO, IMPERIAL, AND KERN), FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA (CLARK COUNTY), OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TEXAS, AND IN THE U.S. TERRITORIES COVERED BY THE FEDERAL STATUTES. THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK CAN DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO VERY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. FUEL VAPOR OR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THESE CRACKS.
Risk: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
98E010000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
Risk: LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
96V071000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
Risk: IF A BALL STUD FRACTURES, THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN INTHE OPEN POSITION. BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE LIFTGATE DROPS WHILESOMEONE IS UNDER IT.
88V091000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER TOW PACKAGE HAVE A TRAILER TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS WIRES OF SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT.
Risk: SHOULD A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THE WIRING WITHIN THERELAY OR IF WATER INTRUSION OCCURS THE SMALLER GAUGE WIRE IN THE RELAY WILLFUNCTION AS A FUSE LINK AND OVERHEAT. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR A FIRE IF THEWIRES ARE EXPOSED TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 1995212834,368 units in Canada
Electrical
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD DEVELOP IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTENDED. CORRECTION: IGNITION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REVISED DESIGN SWITCH.
Recall 199111913,298 units in Canada
Structure
THE REAR LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE. IF A BALL STUD FRACTURES, THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION. BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE LIFTGATE DROPS WHILE SOMEONE IS UNDER IT. CORRECTION: BALL STUDS BUILT WITH HIGHER STRENGTH MATERIAL WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Recall 19880883,626 units in Canada
Electrical
THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. THE TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE WIRES THAT ARE OF A SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH IS PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT. A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE TRAILER WIRING OR WATER INTRUSION INTO THE RELAY ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE THE SMALLER GAUGE WIRES TO ACT AS A FUSE LINK AND OVERHEAT, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. CORRECTION: A FUSE WILL BE INSTALLED WITHIN THE TRAILER TOW RELAY POWER FEED CIRCUIT WHICH WILL PROTECT THE RELAY FROM SHORT CIRCUIT OR THERMAL OVERLOAD.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 36,520 milesHermitage, PAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
TRUCK EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. AS A RESULT THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN TWO HOURS AFTER BEING PARKED. THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD. ALL THE UNDER HOOD ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE MELTED. THE HEAT ALSO CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD.
NHTSA complaint #10046164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gulfport, MSFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2 FIRES AT ALTERNATOR LAST ONE TOTALLED VEHICLE FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED.
NHTSA complaint #754017 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frankfort, KYCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, AND HAD BEEN BACKED INTO THE GARAGE, HEADING OUT. AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, PUTTING IT INTO GEAR, AND LIGHTLY TOUCHING THE THROTTLE, THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE WAS SUDDENLY PULLED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE SCREAMED OUT OF THE GARAGE UNCONTROLLABLY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY.
NHTSA complaint #753198 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Joplin, MOFire1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE 6 HOURS AFTER BEING PARKED. STATE FIRE MARSHALL DETERMINED THAT IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED FIRE. HOME AND VEHICLE WERE TOTALY LOST. 3 CHILDREN HAD TO JUMP THROUGH WINDOW TO ESCAPE THE FIRE, ONE SLICED TENDONS ON WRIST. IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL 96V071000 ON 30 SEP 1997. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SHERRIE HANSEN, ATTORNEY.
NHTSA complaint #896761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Angelo, TXCrash7 injured1 killed
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A 1988, FORD, ASTRO VAN. FIRESTONE, TRIUMPH RADIAL SR, P21570R14, DOT VDHYTHA035. RIGHT REAR TIRE DETACHED ALL IN ONE PIECE, ALL THE WAY AROUND, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND FLIP SEVERAL TIMES.*AK THE TIRE FAILURE CAUSED 1 DEATH AND 7 INJURIES. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #875095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Upper Marlboro, MDCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
THE BRAKES ON OUR 1988 FORD AEROSTAR COULD BE DEADLY. THE ASSEMBELY FAILS ABOUT EVERY 12K-15K MILES, AND HAS RESULTED IN ONE ACCIDENT, AND MANY SKIDS. IN ADITION, THE HYDROLIC CYLINDER THAT HOLDS THE REAR HATCHGATE "UP" FAILED AFTER BEING LOWERED. TO USE THE HATCHGATE, A PIECE OF WOOD MUST BE UTILIZED.
NHTSA complaint #710376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 108,000 milesJamestown, NY
STEERING
I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRUCK AND THAT I COULD GET IN IT AND DRIVE TO FLORIDA RIGHT NOW. WELL IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN TWO WEEKS SINCE I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK AND SO FAR THE SHOCK MOUNT IS BUSTED (WAS BROKE BEFORE I EVEN BOUGHT THE TRUCK) VALVE COVER GASKETS ARE LEAKING, POWER STEERING BOX BLEW OUT AND THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK IN THE CAB IS ALL ROTTTED AWAY. THERE IS A HUGE HOLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE TO WHERE I COULD PUT BOTH MY LEGS THROUGH AND HE WOULDN'T GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK FOR THE VEHICLE. I TOOK PHOTOS OF ALL THIS TO PROVE MY DEFECTS OF THE TRUCK.
NHTSA complaint #10070532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,000 milesJamestown, NY
SUSPENSION
I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRUCK AND THAT I COULD GET IN IT AND DRIVE TO FLORIDA RIGHT NOW. WELL IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN TWO WEEKS SINCE I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK AND SO FAR THE SHOCK MOUNT IS BUSTED (WAS BROKE BEFORE I EVEN BOUGHT THE TRUCK) VALVE COVER GASKETS ARE LEAKING, POWER STEERING BOX BLEW OUT AND THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK IN THE CAB IS ALL ROTTTED AWAY. THERE IS A HUGE HOLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE TO WHERE I COULD PUT BOTH MY LEGS THROUGH AND HE WOULDN'T GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK FOR THE VEHICLE. I TOOK PHOTOS OF ALL THIS TO PROVE MY DEFECTS OF THE TRUCK.
NHTSA complaint #10070532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 147,700 milesMonroe, GA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
GAS TANK WAS RECALLED 12/98 UNDER 98MO3. GAS TANK DID DEVELOP CRACKS AND WAS REPLACED BY FORD IN 8/01. REPLACEMENT GAS TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS IN 9/03. THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP THAT PERFORMED ORIGINAL WARRANTY WORK STATES THE REPLACEMENT GAS TANK HAS FAILED BECAUSE OF MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. BUT FORD REFUSES TO REPLACE GAS TANK AGAIN, EVEN KNOWING THEIR LOCAL DEALERSHIP STATES THIS IS A FORD PRODUCT DEFECT. BASICALLY, FORD REALIZED IT HAD A DEFECTIVE PART (GAS TANK), OFFERED A REMEDY TO FIX THE DEFECTIVE PART, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED IN THE SAME WAY AS THE ORIGINAL DEFECTIVE PART. FORD SAYS IT IS NO LONGER THEIR RESPONSIBILITY.
NHTSA complaint #10071097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 187,000 milesNorth Fort Myers, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE CONSUMER STATED SHE NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE # 98V190000. THE RECALL WAS IN REFERENCE TO THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK CRACKING. THE DEALER STATED THIS RECALL EXPIRED ON MARCH 31/02 AND WILL NOW COST $700.00 TO FIX IT. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10048663 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesBroomall, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE VAN WAS UNABLE TO PASS STATE INSPECTION DUE TO A GAS LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THERE WAS A FUEL TANK CRACK RECALL, BUT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *JB *MR
NHTSA complaint #10048534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,520 milesHermitage, PAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
TRUCK EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. AS A RESULT THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN TWO HOURS AFTER BEING PARKED. THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD. ALL THE UNDER HOOD ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE MELTED. THE HEAT ALSO CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD.
NHTSA complaint #10046164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 144,000 milesAdrian, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANK LEAKING AFTER RECALL 98V190000 REPAIRS WERE DONE. CONSUMER SMELLS GAS FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE . *AK
NHTSA complaint #10046079 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 117,814 milesMonroe, GA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GAS TANK DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 98V190000 OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED.
NHTSA complaint #10044531 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 386,118 milesSouth Gate, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO BE INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10033973 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Francisco, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA#8767-98-V-190-000 FUEL TANK CRACKS: CONSUMER STATES CAN SMELL STRONG CHEMICAL FUMES THROUGHOUT OUT THE VEHICLE. MR HERRERA. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE THROUGH MARCH 31, PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA complaint #10001083 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. ALSO THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR HAD TO BE TOPPED UP CONSTANTLY DUE TO BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING FROM A CRACK IN THE BRAKE HOSE. THE MECHANIC EXAMINED A SIMILAR FORD AEROSTAR 1990 AND STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE SAME LIKE THE 1988 FORD AEROSTAR.( WRITTEN IN BY A PROFFESSIONAL MECHANIC)
NHTSA complaint #567440 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
LIFTGATE ARM LATCH BROKE, DOOR WILL NOT STAY UP WHEN OPENED.*AK
NHTSA complaint #8010850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WHEN I RECEIVED MY "RECALL" NOTICE, ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF CRACKS IN THE TANK, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BEV SMITH FORD. THEY INFORMED ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY FUEL TANK, AND DISMISSED MY INQUIRY. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FILL MY TANK WITH MORE THAN $6.00 WORTH OF GAS, OR IT LEAKS. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN BEV SMITH FORD, AND I'M MOVING TO JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT RE-INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER GAVE EVERYONE UNTIL MARCH 31, 2002 TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM ADDRESSED, HOWEVER, DUE TO THE FACT THAT BEV SMITH FORD DID A LOUSY INSPECTION, AND I HAVE BEEN LEAKING FUEL EVER SINCE, I WOULD LIKE SOME HELP RESOLVING THIS MATTER ONCE AND FOR ALL. THE VAN IS NOW LEAKING WORSE THAN IT WAS BEFORE, AND I HAVE ALREADY COMPLAINED, THEREFORE, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT RIGHTS I HAVE TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK REPLACED, AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE, SINCE MY INITIAL COMPLAINT WAS IGNORED@! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE! BARBARA L. GOULD.
NHTSA complaint #761028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gulfport, MSFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2 FIRES AT ALTERNATOR LAST ONE TOTALLED VEHICLE FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED.
NHTSA complaint #754017 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frankfort, KYCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, AND HAD BEEN BACKED INTO THE GARAGE, HEADING OUT. AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, PUTTING IT INTO GEAR, AND LIGHTLY TOUCHING THE THROTTLE, THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE WAS SUDDENLY PULLED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE SCREAMED OUT OF THE GARAGE UNCONTROLLABLY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY.
NHTSA complaint #753198 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winter Spring, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
UPPER PORTION OF FUEL TANK DEVELOPED SMALL CRACKS. THERE IS RECALL 98V190000 ON VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL; BUT, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #897275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Joplin, MOFire1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE 6 HOURS AFTER BEING PARKED. STATE FIRE MARSHALL DETERMINED THAT IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED FIRE. HOME AND VEHICLE WERE TOTALY LOST. 3 CHILDREN HAD TO JUMP THROUGH WINDOW TO ESCAPE THE FIRE, ONE SLICED TENDONS ON WRIST. IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL 96V071000 ON 30 SEP 1997. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SHERRIE HANSEN, ATTORNEY.
NHTSA complaint #896761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brockton, MA
SEATS
BODY RUST&BROKEN FRONT DRIVERS SEAT.GAS PEDAL STICKING.
NHTSA complaint #748884 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brockton, MA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
BODY RUST&BROKEN FRONT DRIVERS SEAT.GAS PEDAL STICKING.
NHTSA complaint #748884 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Campbell, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IGNITION MODULE. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #557642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Osteen, FL
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELT CONECTOR ON DRIVERS SIDE . PUTTON RELEASE IS FROZEN . WILL NOT LOCK BELT ON .
NHTSA complaint #737377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Angelo, TXCrash7 injured1 killed
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A 1988, FORD, ASTRO VAN. FIRESTONE, TRIUMPH RADIAL SR, P21570R14, DOT VDHYTHA035. RIGHT REAR TIRE DETACHED ALL IN ONE PIECE, ALL THE WAY AROUND, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND FLIP SEVERAL TIMES.*AK THE TIRE FAILURE CAUSED 1 DEATH AND 7 INJURIES. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #875095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shalimar, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #734117 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Flushing, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING, DEALER RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE MOTOR, AFTER MOTOR WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO SAID THE REPLACEMENT MOTOR WAS NO GOOD, THEY WOULD NOT PUT A BETTER MOTOR IN AND CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSED. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #555304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TX
TIRES
HAD THREE FAILURES OVER 6 MONTHS. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE TREAD SEPERATED FROM THE TIRE. THE TIRE REMAINED INFLATED. ALL THREE OCCURRED ON THE REAR WHEELS SO CONTROL WAS NOT AFFECTED ADVERSELY. IN LITE OF THE SIMULAR FAILURES OF OTHER FIRESTONE MODELS I BECAME CONCERNED IF THE PROBLEM MIGHT NOT BE MORE WIDE SPREAD WITHIN FIRESTONE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TRIPS SO THE TIRES WERE CHANGED AND DISGUARDED. I WAS TOLD BY A TIRE COMPETITOR THAT THAT WAS A COMMON OCCURANCE WITH THOSE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215R14 )
NHTSA complaint #728776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.