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.
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The windshield leaks on this model style and the water runs down to the GEM module and fuse box causing the GEM module to short out and the electronics do what ever they want to. The truck will start on its own even if off or running and driving with the starter engaging. Windows roll down the alarm activates radio comes on all the electronics come on at there own even when parked with the engine off and the key removed. This is a very common problem from my research to tens of thousands of these trucks. This is very dangerous due to the car can even engage the transmission as well as it can cut off while driving as it has with myself. This part is very expensive and the leak is very common.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. After it rained, a leak in the windshield caused water to drip down the driver's side and into the fuse panel. The fuse panel had to be replaced. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 93,000 and failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 7/3/08
We bought a used F-150 and had it checked out and it had no problems for a year. After a heavy rain, the alarm went off and on, lights flashed, door chime went off when the key was out of the ignition, etc. Hayward Ford in ca looked at it and said they had no idea what the problem was and since our extended warranty "just ran out, " they wanted to charge us $150 to diagnose the problem. I said forget that and took it to a reputable auto electrical place. They diagnosed the problem and told us that it was indeed a leaky windshield causing the problem. They even gave us the paper that Ford puts out telling mechanics what to do in the event of the leaky windshield (basically to seal the windshield with butyl sealant). I called Ford back and they suddenly acknowledged the problem, but said that isn't a recall problem even though there are about 20 different makes/models of Ford having this exact problem. We would have to pay for it out of pocket and if the GEM was harmed, we would have to pay to have it fixed too (at a tune of $1600). I called Ford directly and after getting the run around, a supervisor finally told me that there is nothing that they are willing or will do to help us out. They acknowledge it is a problem, but that there aren't enough people that have come forward to complain (yet) and there isn't a recall (yet). So, they aren't willing to do anything. I am so mad I can't see straight. I have written a complaint letter. My truck is just sitting in the driveway (tarped up to prevent rain from getting on the GEM) with the battery pulled (otherwise it gets drained). So, we either pay to have it fixed or continue to watch the truck rot in the driveway. I'm seriously considering a class action suit. Anyone else with this problem?
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the rear windshield had crack starting from the driver side bottom all the way to the top of the windshield and during rainy weather water can link into the vehicle. Dealer notified.
When rolling up window it pushes on door frame and produces crack on door handle, below right window lower portion of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.
Front windshield-the windshield would rattle going down the freeway everytime we would be in the truck. Took it in to advise the dealership and all they did was reseal it. Took it in again the second time and they did the same thing. After the third time I made them put in a new windshield. 2 weeks ago this cracked in half. Also the transmission was slipping. They replaced it with a new one. Also the rear end was leaking.
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- Wyaandotte, MI, USA