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.
Ejection of passenger during roll over accident at 40 mph while seat belted into a 1999 model Ford F150 for which the passenger seat broke loose from the frame.
While seat belted into the passenger seat of a Ford F150 my son was ejected in a front impact and roll over accident. The seat broke loose from the truck floor during the impact allowing him to come out of the seat belt and be ejected out onto the roadway causing severe injuries.
Ford pickup F150 truck doors cracked at windows on both sides. Repaired through Ford. The doors cracked again within month of repair. Not fixed although still under warranty. Ford issued bulletin after repaired, but we were not informed. Bulletin time frame has expired. Ford refuses to fix. Also, frame under bed where class 3 hitch was installed prior to purchase of vehicle (new), broke. Have pictures of same. Ford refused to fix or replace frame. If this had happened while towing on interstate, all could have been killed when hitch and trailer bounced off the road bed and dug into the road while vehicle was in motion. Ford refuses to fix this problem. Had repairs done by welding shop. Body shop and welding shop both state frame is substandard (too thin for weight that Ford states this truck can safely tow). Tongue weight less then 250#...seats repaired 2 times within warranty period (once @ approximately 23000, 2nd @ approximately 48000 miles). Ford states that this is normal wear and tear on vehicle. Previous truck (1987 Ford F150 6 cyl 4X4) had 150000+ mileage with no seat failure.
Suddenly and without incident the right front passenger seat became wobbly and unstable when driving, the passenger reports the seat moves side to side. There was no accident. My (independent) mechanic said that the weld gave way. I plan to discuss it with a Ford dealer.
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- Georgetown, KY, USA