TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPORADICALLY, THE GEAR SHIFTER COULD NOT BE MOVED OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT NOTICED ALUMINUM SHAVINGS AROUND THE GEAR SHIFTER AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPORADICALLY, THE GEAR SHIFTER COULD NOT BE MOVED OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT NOTICED ALUMINUM SHAVINGS AROUND THE GEAR SHIFTER AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
NHTSA ODI #10454569
71,162 miles · Mar 16, 2012
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
2007 F 150 KING RANCH SPARK PLUGS BREAK WHEN REMOVING THEM (FORD CHEAP SPARK PLUG SYSTEM). THE TRUCK ALSO PULL/TUGS LIKE IF YOUR TRANSMISSION IS MISSING HOWEVER, I'VE BEEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES FOR IGNITION COIL ISSUES. THEY SAID I NEED TO CHANGE SPARK PLUGS. THESE SPARK PLUGS FORD SAID WAS TO LAST 100,000 MILES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10451974
50,000 miles · Apr 26, 2011
Power Train
DRIVELINE HAS BEEN VIBRATING AT 55 MPH FOR MONTHS. FORD SERVICE TOLD ME IT WAS THE TIRES, SO I PUT A NEW SET OF TIRES ON MY 2007 F150 KING RANCH SUPERCREW. STILL NOT THE PROBLEM. HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY THE TIRE SHOP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE DRIVELINE NEEDED REBALANCING. THE TRUCK IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND SHOULD NOT BE DOING TH…
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DRIVELINE HAS BEEN VIBRATING AT 55 MPH FOR MONTHS. FORD SERVICE TOLD ME IT WAS THE TIRES, SO I PUT A NEW SET OF TIRES ON MY 2007 F150 KING RANCH SUPERCREW. STILL NOT THE PROBLEM. HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY THE TIRE SHOP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE DRIVELINE NEEDED REBALANCING. THE TRUCK IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND SHOULD NOT BE DOING THIS. PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 50000 MILES - OUT OF WARRANTY OF COURSE. A RECALL SHOULD BE INSTATED FOR FORD TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10397973
88,000 miles · Mar 25, 2011
Power Train
CENTER BEARING FAILED ON DRIVESHAFT AT 88,000 MILES TRUCK WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY.BELIEVE THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND A DEFECT WITH THIS DRIVE SHAFT. LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND I CAN SEE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM.HOPE THIS IS LOOKED AT CAREFULLY SO NO ONE GETS HURT. THANK YOU *TR
NHTSA ODI #10392927
6,300 miles · Mar 12, 2010
Power Train
FOR THE SECOND TIME MY F-150 WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. IT IS AN 2007 MODEL. THE CAR WENT INTO THE PROTECT MODE. IT IS NOW IN THE FORD DEALER. THEY WANT 3600 TO REPLACE IT. I HAD A SIMILAR INCIDENT IN 2008 WHERE THEY FIXED THE TRANSMISSION FOR FREE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10319127
51,850 miles · Mar 9, 2010
Power TrainSuspension
2007 FORD F-150 4X4 HAD THE 4X4 SHIFT ON THE FLY ACTIVATE ON HARD PAVEMENT WHILE MERGING ONTO HIGHWAY WHILE ON THE ON RAMP, CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND VERY LOUD BANG ALMOST LIKE A GUNSHOT HAPPENED AT 50 MILES AN HOUR. CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT ONTO SHOULDER NARROWLY MISSING THE ABUTMENT . THE CAUSE IS FAULTY VACUUM AC…
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2007 FORD F-150 4X4 HAD THE 4X4 SHIFT ON THE FLY ACTIVATE ON HARD PAVEMENT WHILE MERGING ONTO HIGHWAY WHILE ON THE ON RAMP, CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND VERY LOUD BANG ALMOST LIKE A GUNSHOT HAPPENED AT 50 MILES AN HOUR. CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT ONTO SHOULDER NARROWLY MISSING THE ABUTMENT . THE CAUSE IS FAULTY VACUUM ACTUATORS AND SHIFT MOTOR. THIS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY AND WAS ESPECIALLY PRONOUNCED IN RIGHT TURNS CAUSING FOR IMPRECISE TURNING AND HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10318267
25,500 miles · Dec 28, 2009
Power Train
PICKUP WOULD NOT STOP AT STOP SIGN WITH THE BRAKE ON. THE REAR WHEELS WERE SPINNING WITH THE BRAKES ON FIRMLY. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE AND BOTH TIMES I THREW THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP THE MALFUNCTION.. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10297155
21,221 miles · Apr 18, 2009
Power Train
I HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS OF THE ENGINE SURGING/REVVING WHEN IN A STOPPED POSITION ENGAGED IN DRIVE GEAR AND ANOTHER ONE WHILE IN REVERSE. EACH TIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET TO TRY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING BUT IT CONTINUED TO LUNGE AHEAD ANYWAY. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER. THEY SAID FORD HAD A FAIL-SAFE BUIL…
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I HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS OF THE ENGINE SURGING/REVVING WHEN IN A STOPPED POSITION ENGAGED IN DRIVE GEAR AND ANOTHER ONE WHILE IN REVERSE. EACH TIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET TO TRY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING BUT IT CONTINUED TO LUNGE AHEAD ANYWAY. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER. THEY SAID FORD HAD A FAIL-SAFE BUILT IN--THAT I WAS NOT IN DANGER BUT THEY REPROGRAMMED IT WITH A COMPUTER. SEEMED OK FOR AWHILE. LAST NIGHT IT HAPPENED AGAIN BUT REVERSE WHILE I WAS BACKING UP IN A PARKING LOT. I EVEN HAD SKID MARKS TRYING TO STOP IT THIS TIME. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION PAUSES/COASTS BEFORE ENGAGING INTO THE NEXT GEAR. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE, BUT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE RISKS OF HAVING A COLLISION, DAMAGING PROPERTY, OR HURTING SOMEONE--INCLUDING MYSELF IF I END UP HITTING SOMETHING. SO FAR, WHEN IT HAS OCCURRED, I WAS FORTUNATE NOT TO BE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR TIGHT QUARTERS! I HOPE THIS CAN BE REMEDIED ONCE AND FOR ALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10265930
21,221 miles · Apr 18, 2009
Power Train
I HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS OF THE ENGINE SURGING/REVVING WHEN IN A STOPPED POSITION ENGAGED IN DRIVE GEAR AND ANOTHER ONE WHILE IN REVERSE. EACH TIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET TO TRY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING BUT IT CONTINUED TO LUNGE AHEAD ANYWAY. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPROGRAMMED WITH A COMPUT…
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I HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS OF THE ENGINE SURGING/REVVING WHEN IN A STOPPED POSITION ENGAGED IN DRIVE GEAR AND ANOTHER ONE WHILE IN REVERSE. EACH TIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET TO TRY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING BUT IT CONTINUED TO LUNGE AHEAD ANYWAY. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPROGRAMMED WITH A COMPUTER WHICH WAS GOOD FOR ABOUT A MONTH. LAST NIGHT IT HAPPENED AGAIN BUT IN REVERSE WHILE I WAS BACKING UP IN A PARKING LOT. I EVEN HAD SKID MARKS TRYING TO STOP IT WHEN THIS HAPPENED IN REVERSE. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION PAUSES/COASTS BEFORE ENGAGING INTO THE NEXT GEAR. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE, BUT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE RISKS OF HAVING A COLLISION, DAMAGING PROPERTY, OR HURTING SOMEONE--INCLUDING MYSELF IF I END UP HITTING SOMETHING. SO FAR, WHEN IT HAS OCCURRED, I WAS FORTUNATE NOT TO BE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR TIGHT QUARTERS! THANKS *TR
NHTSA ODI #10265929
19,900 miles · Sep 11, 2008
Power Train
PURCHASED NEW 7/3/07 FORD F-150 2WD: TRANSMISSIONS SHAFT SEAL BROKE AND TRANS FLUID LEAKED OUT WHEN DRIVE HOME. ON 9/10/08 TRANSMISSION BEARING WAS REPLACED AND MAIN CONTROL VALUE WAS OVERHAULED. *TR
ROUSH IS RECALLING 213 MY 2007-2008 FORD F-150 TRUCKS ALTERED TO OPERATE USING LIQUID PROPANE INJECTION. THE HYDRO-CARBON PAPER AFFIXED TO THE INSIDE OF THE AIRBOX LID WITH ADHESIVE MAY BECOME DISLODGED DURING OPERATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF PERFORMANCE, ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND, IN EXTREME CASES, A STALLING OF THE VEHICLE DURING OPERATION WITHOUT NOTICE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIRBOX LID WITH A NEW ONE THAT INCLUDES THE HYDRO-CARBON PAPER WHICH HAS BEEN AFFIXED USING AN ADHESIVE PROMOTER AND GREATER PRESSURE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROUSH AT 1-866-307-6788.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH 26 GALLON FUEL TANKS, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A DEPRESSION AT THE SEAM BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK (NOT VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE THE FUEL TANK). IF A DEPRESSION IS LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY PERMEATE THE FUEL TANK WALL RESULTING IN A FUEL ODOR, OR A "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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PE08060 · Tire Valve Cracking
Opened Oct 14, 2008 · Closed Apr 9, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Tires:valve
ON OCTOBER 14, 2008, ODI OPENED PE08-060 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF CRACKED AND LEAKING SNAP-IN TIRE VALVES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.THE VALVES WERE SUPPLIED TO FORD BY TOPSEAL AUTO-PARTS, A SUBSIDIARY OF THE SHANGHAI BAOLONG AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION IN CHINA.VALVES MADE BY TOPSEAL FOR AFTERMARKET SALE WERE THE SUBJECT OF TWO RECENT SAFETY RECALLS BY TECH INTERNATIONAL (08T-018) AND DILL AIR CONTROLS (08T-028), THE LATTER OF WHICH WAS INVESTIGATED BY ODI IN PE08-036 AND EA08-022.THE DEFECT CONDITIONS ADDRESSED BY THE AFTERMARKET TIRE VALVE RECALLS BOTH INVOLVED INADEQUATE RESISTANCE TO OZONE CRACKING DUE TO ISSUES WITH THE SUPPLY OF ANTI-OZONANT CHEMICALS TO TOPSEAL FOR A PERIOD FROM JULY TO MID-NOVEMBER 2006.THE AFTERMARKET VALVES WERE COMPOUNDED WITH A BLEND OF EPDM AND NATURAL RUBBER, USING A RELATIVELY LOW PERCENTAGE OF EPDM (EPDM PROVIDES INHERENT RESISTANCE TO OZONE CRACKING).HENCE, THE NEED FOR ANTI-OZONANT CHEMICALS AND THE PROBLEMS WITH CRACKING WHEN THOSE CHEMICALS WERE MISSING OR OUT OF SPECIFICATION IN SOME LOTS OF VALVES.BOTH RECALL CAMPAIGNS INVOLVED INSPECTION PROGRAMS TO IDENTIFY AND REPLACE VALVES WITH VISIBLE SURFACE CRACKING.ALTHOUGH THE TOPSEAL VALVES SUPPLIED TO FORD ALSO APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE ANTI-OZONANT SUPPLY ISSUES IN MID TO LATE-2006, FORD INDICATED THAT ITS VALVES WERE MADE AT A DIFFERENT TOPSEAL PRODUCTION LINE AND WERE COMPOUNDED WITH A HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF EPDM RUBBER TO MEET MORE STRINGENT SPECIFICATIONS FROM FORD.ODI'S ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA PROVIDED BY FORD SHOWED THAT PROBLEMS WITH CRACKED TIRE VALVES WERE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER FOR MY 2007 VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 2006 THROUGH MARCH 2007.FORD RESPONDED BY IMPLEMENTING CHANGES IN ITS MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR SNAP-IN RUBBER TIRE VALVES AND ALSO INCREASING THE QUALITY AND ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS FOR VALVES IMPORTED FOR USE IN ITS VEHICLES.WHILE THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY CLAIM RATES ARE ELEVATED FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 2006 THROUGH MARCH 2007, THE RATES OF LEAKING VALVES ARE WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF PRODUCTION FOR EACH OF THE PEAK MONTHS FOR ALL OF THE AFFECTED MODELS.A SUBSTANTIAL MAJORITY OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS) WHICH WARN THE DRIVER WHEN ANY TIRE PRESSURES DROPS BELOW 25 PERCENT OF RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE. AS OUTLINED IN A LETTER TO ODI DATED APRIL 6, 2009, FORD HAS AGREED TO SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS OF CERTAIN MY 2007 AND 2008 FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY VEHICLES TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CRACKING CONCERN. LETTERS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS OF VEHICLES BUILT FROM NOVEMBER 2006 THROUGH MAY 2007.OWNERS CAN OPT FOR A FREE DEALER INSPECTION.VALVES EXHIBITING SURFACE CRACKS OR AIR LEAKAGE RELATED TO OZONE ATTACK WILL BE REPLACED BY FORD UNDER ITS NORMAL WARRANTY TERMS.FORD EXPECTS TO SEND THE LETTER BY APPROXIMATELY MID-MAY 2009. BASED ON THE USE OF TPMS IN THE MAJORITY OF SUBJECT VEHICLES AND THE RELATIVELY LOW RATES OF REPAIRS ASSOCIATED WITH LEAKING VALVES AND RESULTANT TIRE DAMAGE, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE ACTIONS FORD HAS AGREED TO TAKE WILL PROVIDE EFFECTIVE AND EXPEDITIOUS RESOLUTION FOR VEHICLES THAT WERE BUILT DURING THE PERIOD WHEN VALVES WITH INADEQUATE RESISTANCE TO OZONE CRACKING WERE MOST LIKELY TO HAVE BEEN USED IN VEHICLE PRODUCTION.FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS MATTER WOULD NOT BE AN EFFICIENT ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO
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