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.
1997 Ford F-150 with recall on the speed control system. Consumer states that the dealer charged him $68 for a diagnosis fee for stating there was a recall for the speed control. Consumer states that he should not have been charged the $68. The dealer wanted to charge the consumer to repair the fire damage to the wiring and other components that was done to the vehicle as a result of a faulty switch that was recalled. The turn signal did not stay on when making a turn.
Turn signals have never functioned right since it was bought. You have to jiggle the turn signal stock to get them to blink. And you have to hold them a certain position before they blink. There have been no recalls. Have talked to Ford and they said that it would cost the consumer $800 to fix the problem. Have talked to dealer also, and that was no help.
Vehicle been experiencing problem with brake lights and turn signals failing to operate intermittently. Problem has occurred four times with a month and almost caused a vehicle collision. Dealer was not contacted at this time.
Vehicle experiencing problem with erratic operation of right side turn signal and stop light; whenever steering column tilt wheel is in an upright postion, the turn signal and stop light would work properly. If steering wheel is move below normal postion, the right side turn signal & stop light will not operate. Dealer was not notified at this time. Reporting and seeking NHTSA help in this matter.
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- Texarkana, TX, USA