Every time I used the lighter the fuse would blow, my radio would fail and I would have troubles with my wipers. I checked all fuses and didn't find a problem. All of a sudden my headlights will go out and once in a while if I click my high beams on and off the driving headlights will eventually come back on. I was in northern Maine and I lost my power steering. I had to walk through the woods to a cabin I could see had its house light on and knock on the door for help. Once my truck was freed from being stuck I had to drive 3 miles back to the mountain w/no power steering. When I brought it to the local dealer they showed me that there was some long silver rod like thing, which had just broken in half!! I didn't think anything of it because it was still covered under warranty. A while later, my brake system had to be replaced at a cost of $800. I said I just didn't have the money at that time. Lee Dodge of westbrook Maine called and said they could fix the problem for $150! I had an accident about January 2001 and my airbag did not go off. I was run off the road in a snowstorm and hit a tree. This past June my truck went in to be inspected and I was told my upper control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced!! even I knew that at 44K or so miles it was far too soon for me to need those parts replaced. I live on a fixed income because I am disabled. When I went to pick up my truck my passenger side door would no longer close correctly, my hood would no longer open and the headlight problem became much worse. Before I had the chance to have the car looked at, I had an accident. I had pulled out of my drive and my boyfriend pulled out after me in my brother"S car. When he pulled out of a drive, I went to pull up along side him, my tires were spinning on piles of wet leaves, my wheel would not respond, my gas and my brake would not respond. I had both feet on the floor not either gas or brake... the truck then thrust forward and hit my brother"S car!

- Portland, ME, USA

Starting the ignition without warning there was an explosion under the hood. Mechanic stated battery exploded, and needed to be replaced; however, could not explain why problem occurred.

- Lawrence, MA, USA