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.
Protective coating on wire harness is flaking off onto engine compartment. This causes bear wires to be touching. A hazard defect that could cause an electrical fire.
Check engine light came on. Vehicle was at dealership 5-17-99 not fixed until 5-21-99. Replaced module. Engine light came on again on 6-11-99 and presented car to the sarasota Ford dealership. Car was purchased from this dealership with an extended warranty called phoenix american insurance group. Dealership states vehicle is unsafe to drive and they will contact phoenix american for authorization. Phoenix american requested the Ford company share in this expense. The Ford company has denied this request. Neither the Ford company nor phoenix american will now cover the total rewiring of the vehicle. Phoenix american will only cover "one" wire to be replaced. Sarasota Ford states all wiring must be replaced as it is dangerous to drive and the cost is $6,000. All repairs to this vehicle have always been completed by sarasota. I feel that no car with less than 37,000 miles should have to have total rewiring. I purchased an insurance policy to cover my expenses for repairs through sarasota Ford. Neither company has returned numerous calls and I have been without my vehicle for over 40 days as it is still at sarasota Ford for they told me it was not safe to drive. Please assist as this electrical problem could cause a fire and personal harm.
Engine caught fire after driving 2mi and turning engine off. The car engine then started up autmatically and began into other cars while on fire with out keys in the ignition. The car had no previous electrical problems and was not running hot.
They don't know why my engine cuts out. I believe problem is left over from all the work they did on ABS and cat. Converter changeover. They will not warranty car now that factory warranty expired. Refused to install "flight recorder" to troubleshoot. Dealer refused to offer extended warranty at no charge since they are the cause of the problems. Dealer replaced entire LH wiring harness when repairing ABS, left many "loose ends" all over the car.
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause a crash, and ABS light kept coming on. Also, dealer had to replace wiring harness. It is common problem.
- Midland, TX, USA
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Vehicle was having problem with the battery. Also, the wire that is attached to the hood release came apart. Contacted dealer for repair, to replace hood cable.
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- Clearwater, FL, USA