The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. For the past two months, the contact has experienced electrical failure with his vehicle. The instrument panel and headlights do not illuminate, the windshield wipers work intermittently, and the battery is always low. The vehicle was taken to the auto garage, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on April 8, 2008 and they stated that the headlight and globe wiring were the cause of the failures. The cost of the repair is $800. According to the manufacturer, the dealer informed them that the failure was not under the hood; therefore, they were not responsible. The contact believes that his vehicle is included in NHTSA campaign id number 00V072000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers) and he did not receive a recall notice. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 05/19/08 updated 05/19/08.

- Sharker Heights , OH, USA

While driving, the windshield wiper failed. The driver's side door locked on it's on. The consumer was unable to unlock it from the outside. The driver has to go through the passenger's door to get inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the power train control module needed to be replaced.

- Grass Valley, CA, USA

Consumer stated that windshield wipers would not stop at the resting place. Consumer took vehicle vehicle to an independent mechanic, and was told that he needed a GM motor. Consumer called the manufacturer, and was told that his vehicle was not on recall.

- Livermore, CA, USA

Windshield wipers work intermittently, cut off at anytime, almost causing an accident.

- Beverly Hills, FL, USA

Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown.

- Dallas, TX, USA

16" tire recalled elsewhere, Ford not honest, replaced myself $544.47. (dot number: Vdcu1px469 tiresize: 255/70/R16)

- Dumont, NJ, USA

Brakes failed on more than one occasion. Took to dealer on Sep.4 told on the 5th that nothing was wrong with them. I beg to differ because I didn't stop when I applied my brakes. Rear windshield wiper moter is already out and had to be replaced. The front seat tracks also need to be replaced because they don't stay latched or they will not come up when you try to get them to. I was told the tires on my truck were fine, but I have a piece of the tire missing. I went on a trip to tenn. And it was 100+ degrees. We were stuck in traffic for over an hour. When we started traveling on the interstate again I had a horrible vibration in my truck while driving at 60 mph.( dot number: 8hxl tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Kathleen, GA, USA

While engaging the turn signal and making a turn, the windshield wipers will engage. The dealer has been contacted and I was told this was part of a recall for 1999 models, but he hadn't heard about this on the 2000 models. Said it is result of failed "multi-function switch".

- Duluth, GA, USA