This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Recall 00V367000/ cooling fan failure. Consumer made appointment for recall repairs. Left vehicle at dealership all day, repairs not performed due to no parts. Was told dealer would call when parts came in. 10 days later, consumer called dealer to inquire about part. Was told part was in, and given appointment. Vehicle was at dealer from 9:20 am until 3:30 pm on 2 Mar 2001, and recall repairs not performed. Consumer needed vehicle and left dealership. While there she observed a walk in being told his vehicle would be serviced.
While driving engine will overheat. Technician replaced thermostat. Then, days took vehicle back to dealer for a recall notice that had received for cooling fuse which had to be replaced. Due to fuse head gasket was damaged.
While driving at approximately 65 mph engine overheated, causing "head gasket" to go out. Took to dealership and told consumer that cooling fan was operating, but could not confirm whether or not fan was working at time of incident. There was a recall 00V367000 regarding the cooling fan. Consumer complaint was in regard to damage caused by inoperable fan. Also, there was a head gasket recall but this vehicle was not included due to VIN number.
Thermostat coolant sender and water pump failed causing the vehicle to overheat, faulty water pump caused coolant leak, low coolant light stays on dealer replaced the sensor assembly. Nlm
While driving on highway at about 65 mph engine cooling system started to act up, and temperature gauge inside vehicle started to reach the overheating area, and then engine blew. Contacted dealer, and dealer said they will take a look at vehicle. Thermostat had been replaced twice and gallons of water and antifreeze had been put into the radiator several times before the incident occured.
Driving down interstate, airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could drive, blew 2 head gaskets due to cooling system not working, cost over 600$. fan only runs on high and low. Heater motor going out. Manual transmission slips out of gear while driving. Back doors squeak really loud, and oil don't work. Check engine light on always. Airbag lights on always. Back seat belt broke. Altonator going out. Radiator leaks then stops, leaks then stops. Fan makes a loud noise when running.
While driving engine will overheat. Temperature gauge will go all way to red part, and a dark smoke will come from dashboard with a plastic smell. Cooling system will not work.
Consumer was traveling on highway, and vehicle started to overheat. Pulled over to the shoulders, and vehicle cooled down. About 25 minutes later, there was a burning smell inside of vehicle coming through the vents. Also, engine was replaced. The manufacturer had issued recall notice and the vehicle was fixed. Recall # 00V-367.
Engine cooling motor quit due to wiring overheating. It all melted in a blob on engine. Vehicle has always overheated. Same problem as one mentioned in recall 00V367000 concerning cooling fan in 2.5 engines, this vehicle was not included in recall because of a 4.0 engine.
Water pump has failed, causing engine to overheat. Dealer has been notified.. water pump impeller fractured at hub, and the customer states that the impeller was constructed either of improper material or material of insufficient cross section. Ford has redesigned the pump.
Cooling fan motor replaced by autopact car service in charlotte nc, but engine still overheated. Car then towed to harrelson Ford in charlotte where I was told engine was "burned up" due to engine cooling fan failure. They recommended engine replacement and components at cost nearly $5000. In 1999, cooling fan ran erradically and required battery to be replaced according to Ford dealership in greensboro, nc. The dealership also replaced engine thermastat. Rather than a thermastat problem, I suspect engine cooling fan was defective and caused damage to engine over time. Despite history of failure, Ford did not make any offer to replace.
Plastic impeller on water pump broke, causing failure to pump coolant, caused engine to overheat. My mechanic said he had never seen another automaker use a platic impeller which is inherently unsafe because, as compared to steel impellers, it is bound to break under the pressure of years of use, and could cause severe damage and imperil the driver and any passengers.
From information I've read via the internet, this is a common failure on these cars models 1995-96. Impeller explodes suddenly into 100S of pieces, defective plastic. Engine overheats suddenly, serious engine damage if not caught immediatly.
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