Overhead interior lights wont shut off and also back bed light, have to slam door several times before light will go out.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

The windshield on my 1998 F150 Ford pickup has leaked for years and now the water has corroded the GEM module to the point where I am experiencing unwanted electrical activity when the car is unattended and worried that it could possibly cause a fire or cause a dangerous life threatening situation while I am driving the truck. I have contacted the local Ford dealer and they at first wouldn't even acknowledge the problem until I mentioned the Ford bulletin ##15773. Then they said that the only thing they would do is repair the problem for $1,300 dollars. I researched the issue and it is clear that Ford manufactured a faulty windshield and that it is the root cause of this dangerous situation.

- Coeur D Alene, ID, USA

Fire, total loss to Ford F150 pickup. Pickup sat in driveway for 4 hours since driven and caught fire. Fire department came and said it was either electrical or engine related.

- Prairie Grove, AR, USA

1998 Ford F-150 VIN # [xxx], parked at 9:00 pm on September 27, 2005. At 4:30 am on September 28 neighbor noticed vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Fire dept unable to save the vehicle, it completely burned up. Also damage to the garage in front of where the vehicle was parked and to a 1990 Ford Taurus parked beside of the vehicle. Updated 07/18/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Whitewood, VA, USA

The caller's vehicle caught on fire while sitting still for about 3 hours. The fire department came and a report was taken'. the fire started on the drivers side, and burned through the dashboard. No other property was damaged. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet.

- Zuni, VA, USA

Caller said that on July 11, 2005 after 8 hours of sitting still in the driveway the truck caught on fire. Dealer said there was no recall on the truck. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. There was damage to the house and another car. A report was filed with the fire deptartment.

- Colona, IL, USA

Referral from ins co.

- Sandersville, GA, USA

On 5-16-2005 vehicle caught on fire. The dashboard area was consumed. No warning prior to fire. Had brake serviced shortly before fire. No indication whether it was an electric or fuel fire. Contact stated Ford inspected the vehicle. It was not known at this time what component caused the fire. There was a fire report, and police were present at the scene.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

1998 Ford F150 [xxx] extended cab, 4.2L V6 caught fire. Fire started approximate 45 minutes after being driven home. The vehicle was off and unattended when the fire started. Approximately 2 to 3 months prior the cruise stopped working and I began to have intermittent blowing of fuse #13. Fire marshall will document the fire on 4/22/05. Starting point of the fire is unknown. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Hallsville, TX, USA

The truck was parked for about one hour when a neighbor alerted the consumer that his truck was on fire. The fire department was called to the scene to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was totaled by the fire. The fire department stated that the cause of the fire was not known, but started at the computer box. Cruise control had stopped working 9 months prior to the fire.

- Central Falls, RI, USA

Engine compartment fire.

- Calabasas, CA, USA

Parked vehicle at around 7:20 am and at around 8:30 am the vehicle caught on fire. The fire was coming from the engine compartment on the driver's side. One week prior to the fire the cruise control stopped working. And the brake light came on the dashboard. A couple of days before the fire a fuse blew out, and was replaced one time. The vehicle would not go into park. Stereo and speakers were installed early in 1999 professionally. The fire did not spread to the house. Will mail 35 mm pictures to bruce york.

- Houston, TX, USA

Ford F-150 1998. The vehicle was parked and without warning it caught on fire. The driver called the fire department to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. The majority of the fire was on the drivers side of the vehicle under the hood. This incident also damaged a neighboring vehicle due to the fire.

- Spring, TX, USA

Spark plugs blew out while vehicle was sitting still. A loud noise was heard. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The plugs were the originals. The consumer stated that the spark plug blew out of the head.

- Dover, PA, USA

While driving my 1998 F-150 the #2 spark plug ejected itself from the cylinder head. The head does not have enough theads to keep the spark plug from blowing out.

- Copperas Cove, TX, USA

While under warranty, my Ford F150 blew the #2 sparkplug and cylinder head at 25,000 miles. It has happened again with the same cylinder head 60,000 miles later. The repairs will cost me $3000. Ford Motor Co. At this time is unwilling to cover the repairs. This seems to be a serious problem with the 1998 Triton V-8 engines as I am seeing alot of the same complaints being filed.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

The spark plugs blew out at 30,000 miles which caused gasoline to spray onto the engine. Consumer bought a new engine. Currently, at 40,000 miles vehicle experienced the same problem.

- Richmond, KY, USA

When turning on signal headlights shut off. Dealer notified.

- Newnan, GA, USA

1998 Ford F-150 super cab with third door. Interior lamps and 'door ajar' indicator lamp stay on when vehicle is driven, running lamps off, whether vehicle is on or off, and all doors a securely closed. This problem goes away on very hot days.

- Janesville, WI, USA

Vehicle experiences continued electrical problems which cause no start conditions after rainstorms, replacement of the module on several occasions has not corrected problems. Mjs (attorney for consumer).

- Fayettevil, NC, USA