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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Power Train complaints

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Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 2003

Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION GEARS FAILED TO ENGAGE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10014725

Mileage unknown · Mar 11, 2003

Power Train

WHEN I ACCELERATE FROM A STOP I FEEL TWO DISTINCT "CLUNKS" AND I FEEL THE SAME ONES JUST BEFORE I COME TO A STOP.*JB

NHTSA ODI #10010265

Mileage unknown · Mar 10, 2003

Power Train

THE VEHICLE MAKE A LOUD NOISE, THE DEALER STATED THE DRIVE LINE HAD TO BE PULLED OUT AND GREASED ONCE A YEAR. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10011167

Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 2002

Power Train

THE TRUCK STARTED STALLING WHEN ON THE FREEWAY TRYING TO PASS A TRAILER. AN ACCIDENT DID NOT HAPPEN BUT IT WAS A VERY CLOSE CALL.*AK

NHTSA ODI #765150

Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 2002

Power Train

VEHICLE JERKS BEFORE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT A GOOD SPEED. ONCE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION IT'S BACK TO NORMAL. SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED DRIVESHAFT IS A 38 AND IS TOO SMALL FOR VEHICLE. OVERTIME FRONTEND WILL DEVELOP PROBLEMS THAT CAN TOTAL THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI #8012299

Mileage unknown · May 28, 2002

Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING FLUID WHICH IS CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO SKIP AND CONTINUE TO NOT GO INTO GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

NHTSA ODI #8010508

Mileage unknown · May 8, 2002

Electrical SystemFuel System, GasolinePower Train

WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF LEASE THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE HUBS WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TT

NHTSA ODI #565696

Mileage unknown · Apr 29, 2002

Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT IN 3RD GEAR AND LOST OVERDRIVE. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

NHTSA ODI #8008760

Mileage unknown · Apr 17, 2002

Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON, THERE ARE CODES, THE SPEEDOMETER FIRST STOPPED WORKING 0-30MPH, THEN 0-45, NOW 0-65. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHERS WITH THE SIMILAR PROBLEM. NLM

NHTSA ODI #760799

Mileage unknown · Mar 18, 2002

Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE WILL JERK. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON A REAR DRIVESHAFT.

NHTSA ODI #8005847

Official recalls

07V336000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Aug 3, 2007

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

99V204000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Jul 28, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE PARK DETENT SPRING MISALIGNED. IF THE SPRING IS MISALIGNED, THE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE PARK MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATOR HAS NOT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AS IF IN NEUTRAL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE AND ANY WITH MISALIGNED PARK DETENT SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.

99V062001 · Vehicle Speed Control

Mar 30, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.

98V201000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System

Sep 1, 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 3.0L ENGINE. AN 'O'-RING SEAL IN THE FUEL INJECTION PULSE DAMPER TO FUEL RAIL JOINT COULD BE DAMAGED ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN RESULT FROM FUEL LEAKAGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSE DAMPER.

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NHTSA investigations

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