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.
Consumer stated: The serpentine belt went out twice and the pulley system had been replaced before the alternator went out, the ABS light was on, then a warning light came on there were no brakes left, however, the car was still running. Ford said it was normal for the brake to go out when alternator went out.
In November 2003 (or thereabouts) my Ford 2000 Ranger started making squealing sounds. The Ford dealer from whom we purchased the truck (East bay Ford in oakland) indicated that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced and did so. The belt failed again in December and we had it replaced. Just two days after replacing it the second time it failed. At that time the truck had been driven to Washington state. The belt still squeals. I am told by East bay Ford that there is nothing they can do. That the part is defective. They promised to send me information on the part, but have failed to do so. Do you have any information on this problem? East bay Ford tells me there are no risks to having a defective serpentine belt, but I am very nervous driving around with a defective part in my vehicle -- plus is sounds awful!!
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- Atascadero, CA, USA