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.
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 7Nov 2005
NHTSA investigations into the 1989 Ford F350
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.
PE94004Opened 25 Jan 1994Closed 29 Apr 1994SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKS
EA93014Opened 4 Jun 1993Closed 29 Jul 1994ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE
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
PE91090Opened 20 Jun 1991Closed 25 Oct 1991EQUIPMENT
SPARE TIRE FIRES
PE91077Opened 23 May 1991Closed 31 Oct 1991SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES
PE90056Opened 12 Mar 1990Closed 12 Jun 1990POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
TRNSMSSION PARK GEAR FAIL
Recalls on the 1989 Ford F350
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
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.
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.
THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Risk: THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
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.
89V114000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
SHIELDS ON THE FRONTS OF THE MIDSHIP MOUNTED FUEL TANKS WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Risk: TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH 30 MPH IMPACT TEST OFFMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Stockton, UTFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
CONSUMER STATES THE CHOKE PLATE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GETS SO HOT, IT MELTS THE FUEL LINE AND IGNITES FUEL, BURNING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #785577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stockton, UTFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
CONSUMER STATES THE CHOKE PLATE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GETS SO HOT, IT MELTS THE FUEL LINE AND IGNITES FUEL, BURNING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #785577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakeside, CAFire
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
I WAS EAST BOUND ON INTERSTATE 8 EAST OF ALPINE, CA PULLING A TRAILER UP A 6% GRADE. I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. I PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE. THE SPARE TIRE HAD SHIFTED IN ITS MOUNT NEAR OR AGAINST THE TAIL PIPE. THE TIRE HAD IGNITED AND WAS IN FLAMES. IT IS MOUNTED AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR FUEL TANK. I EXTINGUSHED THE FIRE, AND REMOVED THE TIRE FROM THE TRUCK. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF 3 OTHER INCIDENTS OF THIS OCCURRING ON OTHER FORD PICKUP TRUCKS SINCE THIS INCIDENT. IN ALL FOUR INCIDENTS, THE TRUCKS WERE PULLING TRIALER UP HILL. MY CONCERN IS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE BURNING SPARE TIRE IGNITING THE FUEL IN THE REAR FUEL TANK. I CAN PROVIDE THE VIN NUMBER LATER IF YOU STILL NEED IT.
NHTSA complaint #708126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawson, MO1 killed
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #703630 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Temple TER, FLCrash
TRAILER HITCHES
TRAILER DETACHED FROM VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY. (NEW JERSEY POLICE REPORT)
NHTSA complaint #505600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Morton Grove, ILFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #801607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Mesa, AZ
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM PHOENIX. I WAS TRANSITIONING FROM THE 101 FREEWAY,TO THE 60 EASTBOUND. ALMOST WHERE THE CONCRETE BARRIERS COME TO A POINT AND END, MY LEFT FRONT TIRE CUT LOOSE OF IT'S TREAD. I BRIEFLY SAW THAT IT WENT TOWARDS, AND IN BETWEEN THE CONCRETE BARRIERS. THE TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT. WHEN THE TREAD LEFT, IT TORE UP THE INNER FENDER PLASTIC, BENT THE QUARTER PANEL RIGHT BEHIND THE WHEEL WELL, DESTROYED THE FOOTSTEP BOLTED ON UNDERNEATH THE DRIVERS DOOR. THE VEHICLE IS A 1989 F350 4-DOOR LONGBED 4-WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK. THIS EPISODE IS NOT THE FIRST. THE FIRST HAPPENED IN 2003. THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED TO MY 20 YR OLD SON WHILE ON HIS WAY TO SCHOOL. THAT ONE WAS THE LEFT REAR. IT RIPPED OUT BOTH SUPPORTS THAT THE BED HAS IN FRONT AND IN THE REAR OF THE WHEEL WELL. IT SMASHED THE REAR FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE, PULLED IN THE OUTSIDE DOOR TO THE "GAS" CAP,MANGLED THE PORTION OF THE BED THAT IS BEHIND THE WHEEL WELL, INSIDE AND OUT. I WAS IN IRAQ WHEN THAT HAPPENED. THEY SAID THAT I HAD THE WRONG TIRE PRESSURE ON BOTH ACCOUNTS, 1ST AND 2ND TREAD SEPARATIONS. WITH A TRUCK THAT BIG,I DON'T LET MY TIRES GET NEGLECTED FROM HAVING THE PRESSURE CHECKED ON A REGULAR BASIS,AND ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY. I HAD MY WIFE TELL THEM THAT WAS A BUNCH OF BULL!#*^,AND I WANTED SOMETHING DONE. THEY TOLD MY WIFE THAT I HAD PEPBOYS PUT THE WRONG KIND OF TIRE ON MY TRUCK. THAT IS WHEN I FIRST STARTED TRYING TO FIND SOMETHING OUT ALONG THE LINES OF A LAWSUIT. THEY HAD PLENTY OF LAWSUITS GOING ON CONCERNING TIRES, BUT NONE WERE OF THE TIRE I HAD. I AM NOW LOOKING INTO BUYING ANOTHER BED FOR MY TRUCK BECAUSE OF WHAT COOPERS TIRES HAVE DONE TO IT. I ALSO HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW STEP TO MOUNT UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR. THE TIRES I HAD ON MY TRUCK WERE DAKOTA FUTURA RVT,33X12.50R16.5LT. I HAVE WENT AND PURSUED ESTIMATES ON GETTING MY TRUCK FIXED. I AM LOOKING AT ABOUT 3500.00. I NOW HAVE A DIFFERENT BRAND (MANUFACTURER) MADE TIRE S NOW.
NHTSA complaint #10141722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stockton, UTFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
CONSUMER STATES THE CHOKE PLATE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GETS SO HOT, IT MELTS THE FUEL LINE AND IGNITES FUEL, BURNING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #785577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hacienda Heights, CA
SUSPENSION
ALMOST DAILY FRONT LEFT WHEEL SHIMMY AT 35-55 MPH. FIRST STARTED ABOUT 1991 AND OCCASIONALLY FIXED BY ALIGNMENT, WHEEL BALANCING, TIRE ROTATION, DUAL FRONT STEERING STABILIZERS, BUT RECENTLY THE PROBLEM HAS WORSENED. I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR FEAR OF THE WHEEL SHIMMY OCCURING AT THE 35-55 MPH RANGE. WHEN SHIMMY STARTS I CAN TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT SLIGHTLY AND THE SHIMMY WILL GO AWAY TEMPORARILY. SHIMMY ONLY OCCURS WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, OR WHILE TURNING TO THE LEFT. AS A SIDE NOTE THE TRUCK DOES PULL TO THE RIGHT, MAKING ME COUNTER STEER TO THE LEFT, WHICH IS TEMPTING FATE WITH THE SHIMMY.
NHTSA complaint #758315 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stockton, UTFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
CONSUMER STATES THE CHOKE PLATE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GETS SO HOT, IT MELTS THE FUEL LINE AND IGNITES FUEL, BURNING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #785577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clinton Township, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #750885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cheshire, MA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
CONSUMER NOTICED A 2 FEET SPLIT IN TREAD, WHICH EXPOSED THE TIRE CONSTRUCTION,NO AIR WAS LOST ,TIRE REPLACED BY FIRESTONE,COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A ROLL OVER, ACCORDING TO THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE GOODYEAR IS CONDUCTING A SILENT RECALL ON THIS TIRE. LOCAL DEALER SAYS AT IS A WORSE PROBLEM FOR TREAD SPLITS.*AK (DOT NUMBER: MDORNJHV TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)
NHTSA complaint #738412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Berrien Center, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. AFTER 30-45 MINUTES, IT WILL START AGAIN. MODUL RELAY SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 9 TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #877899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Berrien Center, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. AFTER 30-45 MINUTES, IT WILL START AGAIN. MODUL RELAY SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 9 TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #877899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Byron, CA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
LARGE AREA OF TREAD SEPERATION A ROAD CONTACT SURFACE AREA. *AK (TIRESIZE: 235-85-R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235-85-R16 )
NHTSA complaint #736744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Calistoga, CA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
MICHELIN TIRES P235 85 R16 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER FEELS IT MAY BE A DEFECT OF THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF THE TIRE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #556318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nitro, WV
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
PE00020- STEEL TEX R4S, REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A FORD F350 1989. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY TREAD SEPARATED ON THE DUAL INNER TIRE.
NHTSA complaint #872027 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Casa Grande, AZ
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
THIS IS A FIRE (ATTACK) TRUCK OWNED BY REGIONAL FIRE & RESCUE IN PINAL COUNTY ARIZONA. ON TWO OCCASIONS, WE SUFFERRED TWO TIRE SEPARATIONS WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T RADIAL TIRES. THE FIRST WAS JULY 6, 2000 WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED, WHILE ENROUTE TO A FIRE CALL ON INTERSTATE-8 SOUTH OF CASA GRANDE, AZ., ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THE SECOND SEPARATION OCURRED ONE MONTH LATER, ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, AGAIN AT HIGH SPEED, AGAIN ON INTERSTATE-8 SOUTH OF CASA GRANDE, AZ., ON THE EARLY AFTERNOON OF AUGUST 16TH 2000. LOW TIRE INFLATION WAS NOT A FACTOR DUE TO THE CONTINUOUS TIRE PRESSURE CHECKS MADE BY FIREFIGHTER DURING MORNING APPARATUS CHECKS ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY OF EVERY WEEK. WE REPLACED THE REMAINING TWO TIRES DUE TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES. DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER VEHICLE DAMAGE, EMPLOYEE INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. WE SHIPPED THE LAST TIRE WHICH SEPARATED, AND PICTURES, CLAIM FORMS, ETC., TO BFTS IN NASHVILLE TENNESSEE FOR THEIR INSPECTION. THIS WAS TOO IRONIC - HAVING TWO TIRES SEPARATE, ONE FRONT, ONE REAR WITHOUT ANY APPARENT CAUSE. THANK YOU. CHIEF STEVEN KERBER. *AK( DOT NUMBER: VDORRAB208 TIRE SIZE: P23575R16 )
NHTSA complaint #731085 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hemet, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THANKS; I NEED HELP: I AM DRIVING ALONG AND THE ENGINE JUST STOPS. I AM AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHEN I TAKE OFF I ONLY GO A FEW YARDS, AND THE ENGINE STOPS.I AM AT A STOP SIGN, AND THE ENGINE JUST STOPS. I HAVE BEEN TOWED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS BY AAA. I WAIT A WHILE MOST OF THE TIME AND THE ENGINE WILL START AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES.MY WIFE IS 70 YEARS AND I AM 67. AND WE ARE TOO OLD FOR THINGS LIKE THIS TO PUT WITH THINGS LIKE THIS. WE ARE AFRAID TO LEAVE TOWN NOW. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO A FORD DEALER,PET BOY'S,AND A AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THEY ALL WANT TO DO A LOT OF THINGS AND ONE HAD A BILL FOR OVER $800.00. NOW I FOUND OUT ON THE NEWS IT PROBABLY IS THE TFI MODULES.THAT IS IN A LAW SUIT.I HAVE SPENT OVER $500.00 ALREADY. EVERY PLACE SAID IT IS SOMETHING ELSE.WE ARE RETIRED AND ON A FIXED INCOME AND THIS IS COSTING TOO MUCH. I NEED HELP. THANKS KENNETH CONNOR
NHTSA complaint #729720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lovettsville, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
IN RESEARCHING PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET I FOUND A NUMBER OF NEWSPAPER ARTICLES INDICIATING NTSA HAD REOPENED THEIR INVESTIGATION INTO THIS PROBLEM. COULD NOT LOCATE ANY DATA ON YOUR SITE. ANY STATUS ON PROBLEM OR RECALL??
NHTSA complaint #728437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Agoura, CA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
FUEL SPILLS OUT OF VEHICLE, VERY DANGEROUS.
NHTSA complaint #717954 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bensalem, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #716651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Enon, OH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED DURING A RECALL. FORD CONTINUES TO SCREW ITS CUSTOMERS AND THE GOVERNMENT BY NOT COMING UP WITH A FIX. FOR THE STEERING COLUMN TO GET SO HOT HIGH AMPS. MUST BE SENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN. IS THERE A DEFECT IN THE WIRE HARNESS? I HAVE FOUND OVER THE YEARS THAT FORD REPAIRS ARE UNRELIABLE AND LEAVE THE CUSTOMER WITH AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #708218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakeside, CAFire
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
I WAS EAST BOUND ON INTERSTATE 8 EAST OF ALPINE, CA PULLING A TRAILER UP A 6% GRADE. I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. I PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE. THE SPARE TIRE HAD SHIFTED IN ITS MOUNT NEAR OR AGAINST THE TAIL PIPE. THE TIRE HAD IGNITED AND WAS IN FLAMES. IT IS MOUNTED AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR FUEL TANK. I EXTINGUSHED THE FIRE, AND REMOVED THE TIRE FROM THE TRUCK. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF 3 OTHER INCIDENTS OF THIS OCCURRING ON OTHER FORD PICKUP TRUCKS SINCE THIS INCIDENT. IN ALL FOUR INCIDENTS, THE TRUCKS WERE PULLING TRIALER UP HILL. MY CONCERN IS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE BURNING SPARE TIRE IGNITING THE FUEL IN THE REAR FUEL TANK. I CAN PROVIDE THE VIN NUMBER LATER IF YOU STILL NEED IT.
NHTSA complaint #708126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orange, MA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH MELTED THE WIRING HARNESS. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED THE OWNER AND MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA complaint #837729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lovettsville, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
AS I TRAVEL THE COUNTRY AND ENCOUNTER OTHER FORD TRUCK OWNERS WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS I FIND MANY OF THEM ALSO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH REAR FULE TANK LEAKING. FUEL THEN FALLS ON REAR TIRE AND CAN CAUSE FIRE OR RUIN TIRE. I NOTICED WHEN SEARCHING YOUR DATABASE COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE WERE INVESTIGATED AND CLOSED IN 1991 WITHOUT RECALL. CASE # PE91090 (TIRE) AND PE 94004 (BRAKES). ANY WAY I CAN OBTAIN DETALIS OF THESE STUDIES?
NHTSA complaint #705205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Torrance, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE FAILURE WHILE BEING OPERATED UNDER HOT HILLY CONDITIONS.
NHTSA complaint #524065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawson, MO1 killed
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #703630 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beltsville, MD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP ARE DESIGNED TOO FAR APART; THIS CAUSES THE BELT TO MOVE UP AND DOWN, HITTING THE AIR PUMP AND WEARING THE BELT AWAY. WHEN IT BREAKS, IT TANGLES IN OTHER BELTS, CAUSING THEM TO JUMP OFF AND SHRED THEMSELVES. VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING/BRAKES AND WATER PUMP.
NHTSA complaint #819911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beltsville, MD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP ARE DESIGNED TOO FAR APART; THIS CAUSES THE BELT TO MOVE UP AND DOWN, HITTING THE AIR PUMP AND WEARING THE BELT AWAY. WHEN IT BREAKS, IT TANGLES IN OTHER BELTS, CAUSING THEM TO JUMP OFF AND SHRED THEMSELVES. VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING/BRAKES AND WATER PUMP.
NHTSA complaint #819911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beltsville, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP ARE DESIGNED TOO FAR APART; THIS CAUSES THE BELT TO MOVE UP AND DOWN, HITTING THE AIR PUMP AND WEARING THE BELT AWAY. WHEN IT BREAKS, IT TANGLES IN OTHER BELTS, CAUSING THEM TO JUMP OFF AND SHRED THEMSELVES. VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING/BRAKES AND WATER PUMP.
NHTSA complaint #819911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.