When tried to put vehicle into reverse, made loud noise, as stepping on gas, car would not move. However vechile will go into drive.

- Irvington, NJ, USA

Transmission slips when shifting to overdrive at 50-55mph.

- Schenectady, NY, USA

While driving and making a left hand turn vehicle hesitates and vibrates in front end. Driver states it feels like gears are not engaging properly.

- Car Micheal, CA, USA

There was a very loud noise coming from engine. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the engine lifters. 5 days later, problem reoccurred. Vehicle has had 4 engines in last two years. On several occasions, the check engine soon light came on. Dealer replaced cam sensor and gas cap. However light came on again. Occasionally there is a rough idle and vehicle feels as if it is about to stall. Dealer replaced cyliner head gasket. Transmission slipping. Dealer found 2 3 shift valves sticking.

- Westwood, MS, USA

The four speed automatic transmission is inadequately designed for towing the loads for which it is advertised by manufacturer, the gear ratios are totally inadequate for the load, the vehicle stalls nearly stalls in first gear on the grade.

- Brackettville, TX, USA

Transmission fails to brake in low gear. Have repaired 3 times, Ford refuses to repair again, says they are aware of the problem but cant fix it. I use low gear in steep mountain terrain where I live and it is a safety issue. They said use the brakes. I thought they should fix the vehicle. Please help.

- Stateline, NV, USA

When driving at any speed without any prior warning vehicle stalled, causing loss of all power steering. Also, overdrive light illuminated on dash before vehicle stalled out. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has yet to determine the cause.

- Lusby, MD, USA

Stopped car in traffic to make a left hand turn. Vehicle would not go when gas pedal was pressed. Felt like vehicle was in neutral. Then after awhilte it lunged forward with great force. I was able to stop and avoided a collision. This time they replaced the transmission. Previously they replaced the fuel pump.

- Sea Girt, NJ, USA

While driving about 40 mph transmission got stuck, and vehicle could not accelerate. When trying to pick up speed vehicle start shaking like it was going to cut off. Dealer was contacted, and fixed it under warranty.

- Laurel, MD, USA

Vehicle was traveling only five miles on highway and transmission malfunctioned. Also, when consumer applied brakes vehicle would take a long time to stop. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Silverspring, MD, USA

Vehicle failed to start. Also, while driving 55 mph, vehicle decelerated without prior warning causing loss of power. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. Transmission was replaced.

- Ondian, NY, USA

Transmission or transfer case seems to be dropping out of gear. Regardless of speed it will drop out then back in gear. Sometimes when backing up and then putting vehicle in drive it sits there for almost one min. Until it kicks in. Been to the dealership a few times and they said it was normal. Whem I bought this in Aug of 2000 transfer case was empty of fluid and did not find out for two weeks. Dealership refuses to check it or change it. Already had a new engine in this in the first three weeks of ownership.

- Sandoval, IL, USA

While reversing engine could not decelerate. When stepping on brakes pedal went to the floor, but vehicle could not be stopped, crashing into garage. Then vehicle was towed to dealer, and they could not find out what caused problem.

- Stone Lake, WI, USA

1st failure: Transmission would not downshift. Engine check engine & O/D lights on. Dealer replaced all electronic trans components + valve assembly. 2nd failure: 2 months later transmission slipping, would not engage any gear. Fluid leaking apparently from cooling line.

- Kingman, AZ, USA

1st gear will not engage unless going under 20mph. Ford mechanic says this engine is designed this way. So, when in 4X4, 1st gear will not work nor can one get more braking power with 1st unless going under 20mph.

- Sedona, AZ, USA

I have had numersous complaints about this vehicle some have reoccurred, and some have never been fixed. No safety defect listed in summary.( dot number: Tire size: Stock )

- Tucson, AZ, USA

I have had numersous complaints about this vehicle some have reoccurred, and some have never been fixed. No safety defect listed in summary.( dot number: Tire size: Stock )

- Tucson, AZ, USA

While son was driving, he put vehicle into overdrive before passing an intersection. When he took foot off the accelerator to step on the brakes, vehicle accelerated out of control, crashing into another vehicle.

- Aurora, CO, USA