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.
My truck front cross member that supports radiator and the body to the frame is just about rusted gone. Dealer stated that truck is 11 years old and will not fix. I am sending this for record in the event I am killed due to any failure. Have read two cases on your website. One is a 2000 F-150 that a cross member support rusted out in 2003 with 48,000 miles. Another was a 2000 F-150 that had a tag attached to the frame stating defective material do not use! L/S performance. I expect a full investigation on this and want my vehicle inspected. The consumer was informed the brakes lines needed to be replaced as the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Updated 01/06/12
Broken fuel tank strap. Looked at my truck fuel tank hanging low. Looked underside front fuel tank strap gone. I had about 20 gallons in tank, or 3/4 full. I was about to head to family's house 25 miles away when noticed, . this was on a Saturday morning. Went to Ford dealer, they had both straps in stock. Replaced both straps. Took about 30 minutes to replace.
Cracked frames on the front end of three ambulances that they had to have repaired. Advised by the national ambulance association to report this to NHTSA.
My 2000 F-150 front cross member that supports radiator and the cab has rusted out. My truck has 48,000 miles. My Ford dealer has agreed to replaced front cross member free of charge. Est $1,600
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- Oaklyn, NJ, USA