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.
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Transmission started slipping. Neutral is actually reverse over drive is neutral 2nd is od 1st is 2nd past 1st is 1st gear. When I move power lamp to off my headlights turn off. All of this haopened when I turned my vehicle on or when I was driving.
Hi, I'm not sure if this is the correct site for me to be writing but I bought a 1999 Ford Explorer from a dealer in new boston on or around 7/23/2010 it had 113,027 miles on it, I was told it was fully inspected with no issues and they put a safety inspection sticker on it. On 8/13/2010 I droped said Ford off at auto fair Ford in manchester, N.H. to have the vehicle checked out with appr. 113850 miles on it and they found multiple safety failures and violations such as bad bad ball joints, emergency brake was inoperable, brake line leaks and worn brakes that could not have past inspection amoung other safety inspection issues. It ended up costing me about $2700for mostly safety repairs.how can a safety inspector issue a safety sticker with these problems" do I have any kind of recourse and if so to whom or to what Agency could I contact" thank you for any and all help [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
While traveling downhill, the vehicle began to swing violently when the brakes were applied. At the time of the incident, the consumer was pulling a 5X 10 single axle trailer on the back of the vehicle
Several problems with 1999 Ford Explorer eddie bauer edition. When the vehicle was turned right, the windshield wipers would come on, the right rear tire had blown, there was a whine noise, a leaking on the garage floor along with a burning smell when the vehicle was shutoff, it was discovered the front axle seal needed to be replaced. Check engine light had come on and the heat gauge showed hot, the dealer determined it was the thermostat. The engine surged, the light emitting the display had gone out, there was a problem with the right front hub assembly/axle seal.
- Athens, IL, USA
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I was on the moterway {uk} towing a Caravan I was doing 45/50 mph truck past me by and made us sway I gained control and then the car&Caravan started bouncing. Caravan parted from the car and then we flipped over on to the passinger side and then rolled onto the roof across 3 lanes.
Truck is subject to vibration when driven highway speeds. Several components that relate to control and stability were replaced by dealership with no change incondition. Owner is concerned about losing control with no warning.
While driving in the left lane, consumer states that vehicle would sway into the right lane, very hard to control the steering, the suspension is not stable, also, rear axle was replaced.
While driving in overdrive at 50 mph and going up an incline, vehicle vibrates erratically. Problem has not been remedied. O2 sensor failed and was replaced. Fuel pressure regulator failed and was replaced. Consumer stated that the dealer can not do anything to fix the problem, which seems to be a manufacturer defect.
While driving in the left lane, consumer states that vehicle would sway into the right lane, very hard to control the steering, the suspension is not stable, also, rear axle was replaced.
While driving at 45 mph and above vehicle wanders all over the road, and is very difficult to control. This wandering is worse under windy conditions. Consumer has contacted dealership, and was informed that vehicle' handling is typical of sport utility vehicles. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
When roads were wet vehicle started to fishtail. Consumer had an accident while driving 65-70mph in rain. Vehicle started to fishtail, spun 180' went down an embankment then hit a tree. Consumer could not control vehicle. Vehicle was totalled. On December 15, 2000 consumer had a similar accident, road was wet, hit a patch of slushy snow, vehicle went into tailspin, and rolled over, damage was around $ 4500. Tires were Firestone wilderness, P235/70R16.
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- Frankfort, IN, USA