NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
80 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jun 13, 2002
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringUnknown Or Other
VEHICLE WAS GOING 55MPH AND THE ENGINE STARTED RACING. RPM'S SHOT UP TO 6 ON THE GAUGE. VEHICLE ACCELERATION STOP, AND THERE WAS NO THROTTLE CONTROL. BRAKES WERE NOT AFFECTED. THE ABS, OVER DRIVE ,AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER GOT TO A LOCAL GAS STATION AND DIAGNOSTIC READING READ REAR SENSOR WAS MALFUNCTION…
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VEHICLE WAS GOING 55MPH AND THE ENGINE STARTED RACING. RPM'S SHOT UP TO 6 ON THE GAUGE. VEHICLE ACCELERATION STOP, AND THERE WAS NO THROTTLE CONTROL. BRAKES WERE NOT AFFECTED. THE ABS, OVER DRIVE ,AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER GOT TO A LOCAL GAS STATION AND DIAGNOSTIC READING READ REAR SENSOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMTION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8011742
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 · Jan 25, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #757313
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE LEAKING, RIGHT REAR CYLINDER BURSTED. DEALER REPLACED THE CYLINDERS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8001982
Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2002
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicVisibilityInjury
AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED AND ENDED UP ON ITS SIDE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE THAT MADE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TO THUMP AND LOCK UP, DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT AND LEFT …
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AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED AND ENDED UP ON ITS SIDE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE THAT MADE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TO THUMP AND LOCK UP, DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT AND LEFT HUBS AND THE SEALS. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD ITS HEATING SYSTEM FIXED TWICE. THE REAR BRAKE PARTS ALSO FELL APART AND WERE REPLACED. ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT MENTIONED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #8001324
Mileage unknown · Nov 27, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKING LIGHT COMES ON DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #899537
Mileage unknown · Oct 26, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE REAR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A VERY LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. YOU GET THE FEELING THAT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO STOP IN TH DISTANCE NEEDED. VERY CLOSE NEAR ACCIDENTS MANY TIMES. EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE WEAR AND REPAIR REQUIRED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #753735
Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ONE OF THE BOLTS HOLDING THE BRAKE CALIPER EITHER SHEARED OFF OR FELL OUT. THE BRAKE CALIPER ROTATED AND CONTACTED THE WHEEL. THIS CONTACT CRACKED THE WHEEL, RESULTING IN NEARLY INSTANTANEOUS DEFLATION OF THE TIRE AND LOCKED THE WHEEL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #750684
Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKE ROTORS AND REAR BARKE DRUMS ARE VERY PRONE TO RUST. ROTORS RUST VERY BADLY ON THE COLLING VANES AND A LOT OF RUST BUILDS UP OUT SIDE OF THE WEAR SURFACES ON BOTH THE ROTORS AND DRUMS. RESULTING IN BRAKES FREEZING UP DURING COLD TEMPERATURE. THE MATERIAL IN THESE ROTORE ARE POOR QUALITY.
NHTSA ODI #9002957
Mileage unknown · May 14, 2001
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
PROBLEM1: LOUD, OBNOXIOUS SQUAWKING SOUND FROM CLUTCH AREA EVERY TIME I ENGAGE INTO FIRST GEAR, AND SOMETIMES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING AT SLOW SPEEDS. FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE 1998 BUT STILL HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO RESOLVE IT. PROBLEM2: MY REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ALWAYS LOCK UP WHENEVER IT HAS RAINED OR SNOWED. I HAVE…
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PROBLEM1: LOUD, OBNOXIOUS SQUAWKING SOUND FROM CLUTCH AREA EVERY TIME I ENGAGE INTO FIRST GEAR, AND SOMETIMES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING AT SLOW SPEEDS. FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE 1998 BUT STILL HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO RESOLVE IT. PROBLEM2: MY REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ALWAYS LOCK UP WHENEVER IT HAS RAINED OR SNOWED. I HAVE TO SLAM THEM ABOUT 10 TIMES TO GET THEM TO STOP LOCKING UP. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AND MY DEALERSHIP WILL NOT TRY TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY SAY THIS IS NORMAL. I DISAGREE BECAUSE THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME ON ANY OTHER VEHICAL WITH ANTI-LOCK BREAKS.
NHTSA ODI #745300
Official recalls
4Aug 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.
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.
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.
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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