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.
Consumer had recalled (00T005) Firestone Wilderness AT tires replaced with dunlop, however after the replacement tires were on the vehicle it vibrated and shook badly, after the tires have been balanced 4 times, the vibration and shaking still exists, this problem could be a suspension or tire problem.
Severe blowout, rollover 4 times resulted in paralized back seat occupant, shoulder belt did not deploy, only lap then released at 3 rollover( dot number: )
Crm loves vehicle but there is alot of noises and vibrations and being a secon owner and having so many miles on the vehicle I haven't contacted about these problems nor had them fixed due to cost of repair.crm is looking into buying another vehicle of this sort but now not necessarily Ford.
Vehicle is not able to be properly aligned due to the design of the camber unit, consumer has to purchase a camber kit in order for the vehicle to not pull to the right (alignment failure). Mjs
Vehicle experiencing problem with vibration whenever moving out of a tight parking space while turning the wheel. Also, fuse to power window kept blowing out for unknown reaso.; dealer notified and unable to correct the problem. Can NHTSA help inthis matter.
Vehicle vibrates from 0 to 60 mph. It can be felt in the steering wheel, seats and center console. It is very noticeable when starting on an incline. In some cases it feels like something is banging. The dealer and mfg. Both tell me this in a normal condition and that there is nothing they can due to corrent this situation. I am afraid that as this vibration continues, something (drive shaft, break hose, trans or rear seals) will eventually start to break down or leak. If a break line or hose vibrates and begins to leak no telling what can happen !!!
While driving anywhere between 20-50 mph there is a whistling and grinding noise in the wheels on the right side. This prolbem has been corrected by the dealer three times, and the problem has started up again. Also, around the beginning of November 1998, when turning the steering wheel to left, a rubbing and a grinding noise came from the steering wheel. Dealer stated that this prolbem was not dangerous, and that a part would be ordered to correct problem. Problem has not been corrected.
While driving at any speed and when driving at 65 mph, the vehicle started to vibrate and shake. Also, there was a leakage coming under the vehicle near the engine. Contacted the dealer for repairs, and the vehicle was in for repairs twice. Vehicle will be taken back to the shop for additional repairs.
While driving with trailer connected to vehicle, both started swaying, then lost control, resulting in a collision. Then trailer jack-knifed, bringing both vehicles to a stop, and causing damage to Explorer. No injuries.
While driving on dry straight road at approximately 55 mph vehicle jerked suddenly to the left. When attempting to correct steering, vehicle went out of control and veered to the right, the spun back to the left. Turned around on the road backwards and flipped on passengers's side and slid into median. Also, ABS brakes/suspension and transfer case failed.
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- Jackson, TN, USA