I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE POWER TO THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO CUT OUT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE OR STEER THE TRUCK TO SAFETY I THEN EXITED THE VEHICLE AND FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE GOOD AND HEADLIGHT. SO I CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT…
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE POWER TO THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO CUT OUT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE OR STEER THE TRUCK TO SAFETY I THEN EXITED THE VEHICLE AND FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE GOOD AND HEADLIGHT. SO I CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY CAME AND SPRAYED THE TRUCK PUTTING THE FLAMES OUT. AND CUTTING THE WIRES TO THE BATTERY
NHTSA ODI #11366006
139,026 miles · Jun 23, 2013
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I WAS PULLING A SMALL TRAILER GOING ABOUT 15MPH OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND FELT THE TRAILER DROP OFF OF THE VEHICLE I STOPPED AND GOT OUT AND NOTICED THAT THE LAST 2 FEET OF THE REAR FRAME RAILS FELL OUT TAKING THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS AND BUMPER WITH IT. AFTER I REALIZED THAT THE REAR FRAME RUSTED OUT, I INSPECTED THE WHOLE VEHICLE…
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I WAS PULLING A SMALL TRAILER GOING ABOUT 15MPH OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND FELT THE TRAILER DROP OFF OF THE VEHICLE I STOPPED AND GOT OUT AND NOTICED THAT THE LAST 2 FEET OF THE REAR FRAME RAILS FELL OUT TAKING THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS AND BUMPER WITH IT. AFTER I REALIZED THAT THE REAR FRAME RUSTED OUT, I INSPECTED THE WHOLE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE RADIUS ARM BRACKET HAS HOLES IN IT, I HAD TO REPLACE ALL OF THE SHACKLES, THE DRIVER SIDE CAB MOUNT RUSTED OUT AND NOW HAS FALLEN OUT OF THE VEHICLE, I ALSO HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE IS A RATHER LARGE HOLE IN THE FRAME IN BETWEEN THE CAB AND THE BED OF THE TRUCK, MY GAS TANK STRAPS HAVE RUSTED OFF AND I NOW HAVE IT RATCHET STRAPPED IT IN BECAUSE THE MOUNT FOR THE STRAP RUSTED OUT OF THE FRAME. I BELIEVE THAT SINCE THE TRUCK IS STILL IN GOOD WORKING ORDER MINUS THE FRAME AND RUST ISSUES AND SINCE IT STILL HAS MODERATE TO LOW MILES I BELIEVE THAT THE FORD COMPANY SHOULD MAKE IT RIGHT WITH THEIR VALUED CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE VEHICLE OR AT LEAST REPAIR IT TO WHERE IT IS STREET WORTHY. RANGERS ARE GREAT TRUCKS BUT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY MANUFACTURED WRONG. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10521302
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2002
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS BURNED OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*AK WHEN SWITCHING FROM HIGH TO LOW BEAMS THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT. THE SWITCH MELTS AND TURNS DARK BROWN WITH USE. *JG
NHTSA ODI #8013322
Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 2002
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DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAM SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. LIGHTS SHUT OFF OR DO NOT COME ON AT ALL. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8004544
Mileage unknown · Mar 5, 2001
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND DOME LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY, AND NOT COVER UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE WIPER AND DOME LIGHT PLUS WARNING SOUNDS HAD BEEN A SUBJECT OF RECALLS IN OTHER TYPE OF …
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND DOME LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY, AND NOT COVER UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE WIPER AND DOME LIGHT PLUS WARNING SOUNDS HAD BEEN A SUBJECT OF RECALLS IN OTHER TYPE OF VEHICLES. *YH
NHTSA ODI #882152
Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 2000
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THE DOOR AND KEY CHIMES COME ON WHENEVER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. KEY MUST BE REMOVED BEFOR THEY WILL GO OFF. THE DOME LIGHTS WON'T GO OFF AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE DOME LIGHT WONT GO OFF UNTIL DRIVING FORWARD, MAKING BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY DANGEROUS IN THE DARK, CONSUMER REMOVED FUSE BECAUSE NOTHING ELSE WORKS. N…
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THE DOOR AND KEY CHIMES COME ON WHENEVER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. KEY MUST BE REMOVED BEFOR THEY WILL GO OFF. THE DOME LIGHTS WON'T GO OFF AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE DOME LIGHT WONT GO OFF UNTIL DRIVING FORWARD, MAKING BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY DANGEROUS IN THE DARK, CONSUMER REMOVED FUSE BECAUSE NOTHING ELSE WORKS. NLM
NHTSA ODI #784602
Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 1999
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ABS WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM FAILED. YH
NHTSA ODI #782003
Mileage unknown · Jan 19, 1999
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THE PLASTIC COVERING OF THE HEADLIGHTS BECOME OPAQUE WHICH CAUSED A YELLOW DIM LIGHT, RESULTING IN VISUAL PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
NHTSA ODI #833701
Mileage unknown · Dec 19, 1996
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DOME LIGHT STAYS ON.
NHTSA ODI #513105
Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 1996
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MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHE RFLUID MALFUNCTIONED, PREVENTING WINDSHIELD MOTOR FROM SQUIRTING FLUID TO CLEAR WINDSHIELD OF DEBRIS/DIRT, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY.
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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NHTSA investigations
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EA02011 · Safety Belt Assembly Failure
Opened Jul 2, 2002 · Closed May 21, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
ODI RECEIVED 18 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND FORD IDENTIFIED ANOTHER FOUR REPORTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS INDICATE INABILITY TO LATCH THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAUSED BY A BROKEN LATCH RELEASE SPRING.NONE OF THESE 22 REPORTS RESULTED IN ANY INJURIES OR CRASHES.NO COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS.FORD CONDUCTED LIFE-CYCLE TESTING ON 6 FIELD SAMPLE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.THE RESULTS OF THAT TESTING DEMONSTRATED THAT THE TESTED BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES COULD BE EXPECTED TO OPERATE PROPERLY BEYOND THE EXPECTED LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.BASED ON THE LIMITED NUMBER OF REPORTS AND COMPLAINTS RECEIVED, AND A DECLINING COMPLAINT TREND, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXIST DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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