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.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
50,000 – 74,999 miles
218.2%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
218.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
654.5%
150,000+ miles
19.1%
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.
Jan 1995peak 8May 2011
NHTSA investigations into the 1990 Ford F250
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.
EA99032Opened 4 Nov 1999Closed 6 Dec 2001VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGU...
RQ98008Opened 29 May 1998Closed 4 Nov 1999FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FORD F-SERIES DUAL FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP.FROM THE INFORMATION GATHERED TO DATE, IT APPEARS THAT THERE CAN BE MULTIPLE CAUSES AND/OR A COMBINATION OF CAUSES FOR FUEL CROSS FLOW AND THAT THE RECALL REMEDY MAY BE INADEQUATE.FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS UPGRADED TO EA99-032.CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
EA93026Opened 29 Oct 1993Closed 28 Feb 1994VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL LINE ROUTING
EA93014Opened 4 Jun 1993Closed 29 Jul 1994ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE
EA93001Opened 7 Jan 1993Closed 20 Aug 1993VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL EXPULSION
PE92077Opened 9 Sep 1992Closed 7 Jan 1993VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL EXPULSION
EA91044Opened 30 Oct 1991Closed 30 Oct 1992SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES
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EA91031Opened 26 Jun 1991Closed 1 Nov 1991VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL EXPULSION
Recalls on the 1990 Ford F250
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
01I008000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1990-1993 FORD F-SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS AND 4.9, 5.0,5.8, OR 7.5 LITER GASOLINE FUELED ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A CROSS TANK FUEL FLOW CONDITION DUE TO A DAMAGED CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY. FUEL MAY BE SUPPLIED FROM ONE TANK AND SOME OR ALL OF THE UNUSED FUEL MAY BE RETURNED TO THE OTHER TANK.
Risk: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE CAPACITY OF THE RECEIVING TANK MAY BE EXCEEDED AND FUEL MAY OVERFLOW FROM THE FILLER CAP.
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.
94V040000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBES THAT CONNECT THE FRAME FUEL RETURN LINES WITH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CAN CONTACT THE PINCH WELD FLANGE CONNECTING THE DASH PANEL TO THE FLOOR PAN. CONTINUED CONTACT LEADS TO ABRASION OF THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK.
Risk: ABRASION OF THE STEEL TUBE WALL THAT EVENTUALLY CAUSES A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
93V125000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
Risk: SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.
92V026000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
A REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PISTONS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OVERHEAT THE BRAKE FLUID AND DIMINISH BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING SEVERE BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Risk: INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND INABLILITY TO HOLDVEHICLES ON A STEEP GRADE RESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT IN THE EVENT OFA SUDDEN STOP OR WHEN CONSTANT BRAKING IS NEEDED TO MANEUVER THROUGH AREAS WITHSTEEP GRADES.
90V101000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
Risk: WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTORS HAVE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CROSSED.
Risk: FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW AND SPILLAGE, IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER FLIPPED THE SWITCH TO SWITCH FROM THE FIRST TANK TO THE SECOND TANK AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10032180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,500 milesAndover, CTFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE DASHBOARD.THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE IGNITION, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
NHTSA complaint #10006840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Helena, MTCrash
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
REAR AXLE SPINDLE SEALS LEAK CAUSING GREASE TO CONTAMINATE REAR BRAKE PADS AND CAUSING LOCK UP OF REAR WHEELS AND LOSS OF CONTROL. PAID FOR UPGRADE FROM FORD GARAGE WHICH FAILED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. FORD GARAGE TOLD ME THAT PROBLEM CANNOT BE FIXED. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS OF FORD TRUCKS WITH SAME REAR END AS MINE AND THEY ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS I AM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY AS THESE VEHICLES ARE ON THE ROAD WAITING FOR AN ACCIDENT TO HAPPEN. AS IT IS I HAVE BEEN REPLACING SEALS AND BRAKE PADS EVERY 15,000 MILES TO AVOID A WRECK AT A COST OF 300.00 DOLLARS A REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #744154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jacksonville, VTFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME FROM THE WHEEL WELL AND HOOD THEN A FIRE STARTED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #854147 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crete, NE1 injured
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
VEHICLE LOST CONTROL RESULTING IN ACCIDENT WHEN THE STEERING ARM SECTOR GEAR SHAFT CRYSTALIZED AND BROKE, MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. (ACCIDENT REPORT PROVIDED). MJS
NHTSA complaint #545723 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bath, MEFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE A SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEM. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME OUT AND PUT OUT THE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #837619 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Emmett, ID
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP WAS RUSTED AND LEAKING GAS. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 06/07/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE STRAP WAS NOT RUSTED, BUT IT DID WEAR A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. UPDATED 06/23/11
NHTSA complaint #10399824 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Emmett, ID
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP WAS RUSTED AND LEAKING GAS. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 06/07/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE STRAP WAS NOT RUSTED, BUT IT DID WEAR A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. UPDATED 06/23/11
NHTSA complaint #10399824 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 137,255 milesCarthage, TN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I AM THE OWNER OF A 1990 F-250, BASICALLY BEGAN SMELLING A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE TRUCKS CAB WHILE DRIVING. LOOKED AT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK AND FOUND A SMALL GAS LEAK AT THE FUEL LINES UNDER THE PINCH WELD. EXACT SAME ISSUE AS 94V040000, HAVE NOT FIXED PROBLEM BECAUSE FORD CANNOT FIND THIS ISSUE ON THERE SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #10328970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 137,255 milesCarthage, TN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
I AM THE OWNER OF A 1990 F-250, BASICALLY BEGAN SMELLING A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE TRUCKS CAB WHILE DRIVING. LOOKED AT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK AND FOUND A SMALL GAS LEAK AT THE FUEL LINES UNDER THE PINCH WELD. EXACT SAME ISSUE AS 94V040000, HAVE NOT FIXED PROBLEM BECAUSE FORD CANNOT FIND THIS ISSUE ON THERE SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #10328970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,209 milesParadise, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WERE TRAVELING OVER A LARGE AMOUNT OF LIQUID. THE CONTACT OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:01I008000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) TO BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,209 AND THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #10325657 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesRamona, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS AND NOTICED A GAS LEAK. HE BOUGHT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED THE BODIES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE REAR FUEL TANK SHUT DOWN AND THE FRONT TANK DID NOT REGISTER ON THE FUEL GAUGE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED AND INSTALLED NEW FUEL LINES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. HE BOUGHT NEW FUEL LINES AGAIN, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V125000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). HE WENT TO A FEW DEALERS AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE DID NOT FALL WITHIN THE TIME FRAME FOR THE RECALL. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #10215764 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,000 milesBroomfield, CO
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS USING THE FRONT FUEL TANK, THE FUEL WAS EXHAUSTED QUICKLY. FUEL ALSO LEAKED OUT OF THE REAR TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE CHECK VALVE HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THERE WERE NO IMMEDIATE REPAIRS MADE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL # 93V125000, WHICH PERTAINED TO THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 09/19/06.
NHTSA complaint #10166215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesSalt Lake City, UT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT NHTSA RECALL 92V026000 WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. MY BRAKES FAILED. THE DEALER HAS NOT LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CONSUMER FOR THE REPAIRS. CONTACTED FORD, THEY GAVE THE RUN AROUND. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE THE BRAKES WENT OUT. THE BRAKE FLUID WAS OVER HEATING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND THE BRAKES ON THE BOAT THAT I WAS TOWING. THIS HAPPENED ON FRIDAY AUGUST 12, 2005.
NHTSA complaint #10132860 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 61,067 milesAuburn, WA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER CONCERNED ABOUT RECALL ON 1990 FORD F250 FUEL TANK. *BF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT TANK PUSHED FUEL TO THE REAR TANK WHICH CAUSED IT TO OVERFLOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WHO FOUND RECALL 93S68 WHICH REFERENCED THAT FAILURE. THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT HE WAS OVER THE MILEAGE AND TIME ALLOTTED FOR THE RECALL. THE INDEPENDENT DEALER REPLACED THE FAULTY CHECK VALVE, REGULATOR AND FUEL PUMP BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE OVERFLOW CONDITION.
NHTSA complaint #10114888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Auburn, WA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE TRUCK FRONT FUEL TANK FILLED THE REAR TANK AND CAUSED IT TO OVER FLOW. *BF THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT HE NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RECALLED COMPONENT BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER ALSO REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, RETURN LINE CHECK VALVE BUT THE FUEL LEAKAGE CONTINUED.
NHTSA complaint #10110883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I HAVE A 1990 FORD F250 WITH DUEL GAS TANKS. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS THE TRUCK WOULD DIE FOR WHAT SEEMED LIKE NO OBVIOUS REASON. I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC DONE TO NO AVAIL. THE TRUCK WOULD RUN FINE COLD, BUT ONCE IT GOT HOT IT WOULD DIE. FINALLY I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE FOUND IT WAS THE TANK SELECTOR SWITCH WHICH LETS ME CHOOSE THE FRONT OR REAR GAS TANK. THIS FIRST SWITCH COST ME $300.00 TO FIX. ITS BEEN ABOUT 8 MONTHS SINCE THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED. IT JUST WENT OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME I REPLACED IT MYSELF WITH A SWITCH FROM A FORD DEALER. WHEN I UNHOOKED THE SWITCH FROM THE HARNESS IT WAS MELTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE SWITCH AND THE HARNESS WAS ALMOST UNUSABLE. I WENT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THE SALES CLERK SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BECAUSE HE SELLS THESE SWITCHES A LOT AND THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME HE HEARD OF THE SWITCH MELTING. THIS IS A FIRE WAITING TO HAPPEN. FORD SHOULD RECALL THIS PART AND FIX THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10110729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 198,200 milesRoseville, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
REFERENCE NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 93V125000 RECALL # 93S68. (1) THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT ONE HOUR - WHILE PARKING IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE ON THE STREET, I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. I WAS RUNNING ON THE BACK TANK AND QUICKLY SWITCHED TO THE FRONT TANK. AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION AND EXITING VEHICLE I SAW GASOLINE SPILLING OUT OF THE FRONT TANK FROM UNDER THE CAP (STILL ON). THIS CONTINUED FOR SOME 5-10 SECONDS AND THEN STOPPED. WHEN I LOOSENED THE CAP, THE FLOW OF GASOLINE RESTARTED - AND STOPPED AGAIN WHEN CAP WAS TIGHTENED BACK DOWN. (2) THANKFULLY, THE FAILURE DID NOT RESULT IN FIRE OR LOSS OF PROPERTY - ONLY FUEL LOSS AND PERSONAL ANXIETY AND EXPENSE. (3) WEB RESEARCH REVEALED THE ABOVE RECALL AND WHEN SPEAKING TO A FMC REPRESENTATIVE AT THE HOTLINE I WAS ADVISED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR. I WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT THE WARRANTY PERIOD HAD EXPIRED DEC.31, 2001 AND I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REPAIRS. WHEN PRESENTED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, I WAS ADVISE THAT THE FUEL PUMP VALVE REPAIRS WOULD BE MY RESPONSIBILTY AND NOT COVERED BY FMC. WHY DOES THE RECALL REPAIR FAIL? AND WHY DOES THE CONSUMER HAVE TO FOOT THE BILL?
NHTSA complaint #10088911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT A REPLACEMENT PART WAS NEEDED. BUT THE CONSUMER WOULD PAY $350.00 FOR THAT PART.
NHTSA complaint #10055717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MY FORD F250 (1990) IS LEAKING GAS AND I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A RECALL. WHY HAVEN'T I RECEIVED A NOTICE?
NHTSA complaint #10049320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Haileyville, OK
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GAS IS LEAKING INTO THE FRONT TANK, IT DOESN'T STOP THE VEHICLE FROM OPERATING, BUT IT IS A DANGER IF CONSUMER CONTINUES TO DRIVE IT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BEFORE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT CURRENTLY DEALER IS ASKING FOR PAYMENT DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10042403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER FLIPPED THE SWITCH TO SWITCH FROM THE FIRST TANK TO THE SECOND TANK AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10032180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chandler, AZ
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TREAD SEPARATION. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10023536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesMinnetonka, MN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL PUMP MOTOR CONTINUED TO RUN, AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE CONSUMER DISCONNECTED BATTERY. APPLE FORD REPLACED THE RELAY PART BUT CLAIMED THE PART WAS NOT COVERED BY RECALL. *AK *CB
NHTSA complaint #10021923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,750 milesSpringfield, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (NHTSA # 01I008000) A FEW MONTHS AGO, HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL. *JB
NHTSA complaint #10017332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yuma, AZ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL GAS TANKS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PUMP, ELECTRICAL SWITCH AND SENSOR. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *JB....
NHTSA complaint #10015645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yuma, AZ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL GAS TANKS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PUMP, ELECTRICAL SWITCH AND SENSOR. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *JB....
NHTSA complaint #10015645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yuma, AZ
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL GAS TANKS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PUMP, ELECTRICAL SWITCH AND SENSOR. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *JB....
NHTSA complaint #10015645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,500 milesAndover, CTFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE DASHBOARD.THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE IGNITION, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
NHTSA complaint #10006840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Long Beach, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CONSUMERS VEHICLE WIL SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING.
NHTSA complaint #10004354 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairfield, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE SPARE TIRE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST PIPE, AND HAS LOST TWO TIRES DUE TO THE EXHAUST PIPE BURNING HOLES IN THE TIRE. THE SPARE TIRE IS LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE REAR FUEL TANK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH SCC
NHTSA complaint #10004066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.