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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 3 of 26 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports6 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
26 reports
Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 1999
EquipmentPower Train
RPMS INCREASE WHILE GAS IS BEING PUSHED AFTER CLUTCH HAS ALREADY BEEN PUSHED TO CHANGE GEARS. SOUNDS AS THOUGH THE CAR IS TRYING TO INCREASE SPEED WITH THE CLUTCH PUSHED IN ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT. AIR CONDITIONER WILL OCCASIONALLY TRIGGER ITSELF ON IF THE CAR HITS A BUMP OR THE CAR JERKS WHILE IN MOTION. DOES NOT WORK WHEN NOT JOLT…
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RPMS INCREASE WHILE GAS IS BEING PUSHED AFTER CLUTCH HAS ALREADY BEEN PUSHED TO CHANGE GEARS. SOUNDS AS THOUGH THE CAR IS TRYING TO INCREASE SPEED WITH THE CLUTCH PUSHED IN ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT. AIR CONDITIONER WILL OCCASIONALLY TRIGGER ITSELF ON IF THE CAR HITS A BUMP OR THE CAR JERKS WHILE IN MOTION. DOES NOT WORK WHEN NOT JOLTED.
NHTSA ODI #704378
Mileage unknown · Dec 23, 1998
Structure
WELD IN THE BODY IS BREAKING LOOSE. STARTED AT THE TOP OF THE HATCH DOOR, WENT AROUND TO LEFT TO DOOR POST, AROUND THE WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD, AND DOOR RIM AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, ALLOWS FOR WATER TO ENTER VEHICLE. *AK.ET.
NHTSA ODI #832613
Mileage unknown · Jun 24, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicFire
RIGHT FRONT ABS BRAKES FAILED. ALSO VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. SOURC EOF FIRE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #526906
Mileage unknown · Jun 10, 1998
Service Brakes, Electric
ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN REGULAR TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, UNDER NORMAL BRAKING, THE PEDAL FADES. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ON, AND DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO RESET. THE REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE VALVE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT CODE 4 SHOWS UP POINTING TO A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRO HYDRAULIC VALVE. …
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ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN REGULAR TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, UNDER NORMAL BRAKING, THE PEDAL FADES. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ON, AND DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO RESET. THE REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE VALVE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT CODE 4 SHOWS UP POINTING TO A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRO HYDRAULIC VALVE. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #824159
Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 1997
Suspension
DRIVER SWERVED, VEHICLE ROLLED OVER.
NHTSA ODI #520338
Mileage unknown · Jul 25, 1997
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE TRAVELING ON A FIVE LANE HIGHWAY WHILE IN THE MIDDLE LANE.
NHTSA ODI #521888
Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 1997
Seat BeltsInjury
THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES LOCKED UP ON A 4-YEAR OLD. THE BELT HAD TO BE CUT OFF. FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #812662
Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 1997
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED TWICE, CAUSING LEAK.
NHTSA ODI #514573
Mileage unknown · Nov 13, 1996
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED, SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #525508
Mileage unknown · Aug 14, 1996
Service Brakes, HydraulicFire
FRIEND WAS DRIVING VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, TRIED TO APPLIED BRAKES, WHEEL WELL HUB AREA WAS IN FLAMES, BRAKES FAILED TO WORK. *AK
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.
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NHTSA investigations
4
DP97006 · Vehicle Rollover
Opened Dec 3, 1997 · Closed May 5, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
PETITIONER ALLEGED BRONCO II SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1983-1990 WERE DESIGNED WITH HANDLING AND STABILITY DEFECTS
RQ97015 · Parking Pawl
Opened Oct 29, 1997 · Closed Apr 1, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:automatic Transmission
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARKING PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OF GEAR UNINTENTIONALLY AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO START ROLLING INADVERTENTLY
PE92084 · Front Seat Track Failure
Opened Oct 23, 1992 · Closed Feb 26, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats
There is no summary currently available
PE92029 · Whl Separation/torque Loss
Opened Mar 16, 1992 · Closed Aug 31, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
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