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.
On first incident, in August of 1999, I was travelling at 65 mph on I-4 just North (East) of orlando, Florida when the right, sideview mirror lens flew off, bounced along the side of my car, and flew back into the traffic behind me. I stopped, and no other cars stopped- therefore I don't feel this mirror hit anyone. The second incident occurred in July of this year, where the left side-view mirror blew off under identical circumstances. Again, there were no injuries. Why did both side-view mirrors fail (and blow off) within an eleven month period. I'm sure the potential for a serious, if not fatal injury was there with this 3" by 4" piece of glass flying around at 65 mph. I contacted Ford, and their representative said that they would do nothing for me, as the car is no longer under warranty. Please notify me of the results of any investigation regarding this complaint. Thanks frank renner.
Wheels - 2 wheels (rims) warped without reason. Caused constant vibration. Had checked 3 times before problem found. Found at non-Ford garage. Rearview mirror fell off while parked. Windshield wipers have never worked properly, constantly smear. Replace at various times.
Rear view mirror fell off 4 times/transmission replaced at 60000 miles, and engine head gaskets replaced at 63000 miles. Costly repairs and have been without vehicle for over 2 weeks just for these problems.
On Nov. 7, 1998 I was driving South on I-4, just North of orlando fla. I was in the left (fast) lane, doing between 60 and 65 mph. When the right (door) rear view mirror broke loose of its backing and sailed back into traffic. As it sailed away, it struck the right front door of my mini-van in three places, gouging the paint down to bare metal. I did not see where this mirror (lens) came to rest. I last saw it sailing about 3 or 4 feet above the ground into the path of the vehicles following me. I know that if it hit another vehicle, there would have been substantial damage to the paint, glass, and/or sheet metal of the vehicle it hit.
While driving at 70 mph on the interstate, the mirror on the passenger's side fell off. On 6/8/98, the mirror on the driver's side fell off while pulling into the driveway. The mirrors are being replaced by dealer at owner's expense.
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- Spring Hill, FL, USA