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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
100–25K
3425–50K
3450–75K
4475–100K
56100–150K
36150K+
214 reports with mileage · 541 unknown
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.
Tires. Review the 178 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 89 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 80 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
96 crash reports14 fire reports50 injury reports
What owners actually said
755 reports
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 · Jan 2, 2002
TiresCrash
BOTH TIMES THE TIRES JUST BLEW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. THE 1ST TIME IT CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH THRU A CHAIN LINK FENCE. THE SECOND TIME I SPUN AROUND THREE TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY BUT NO DAMAGE HAPPENED. I HAVE CALLED FIRESTONE AND THEY WILL NOT HELP. THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK AND FORD SAYS IT IS…
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BOTH TIMES THE TIRES JUST BLEW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. THE 1ST TIME IT CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH THRU A CHAIN LINK FENCE. THE SECOND TIME I SPUN AROUND THREE TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY BUT NO DAMAGE HAPPENED. I HAVE CALLED FIRESTONE AND THEY WILL NOT HELP. THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK AND FORD SAYS IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES. THE TIRES BEFORE THEY BLOW WILL START THUMPING AND WITHIN SECONDS THEY FALL APART. *AK (TIRESIZE: P225/70/R1)
NHTSA ODI #756293
Mileage unknown · Dec 31, 2001
Power Train
CLUTCH WILL STICK AND RELEASE UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL DURING NORMAL OPERATION. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8001256
Mileage unknown · Dec 31, 2001
Electrical SystemSteeringCrashFire
SPEED 25 MPH TRAVELING DOWN ICY, DIRT ROAD, LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK TREE ON PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT OF DOOR. APPROX. 10 MIN. LATER CAR BURST INTO FLAMES AND IS NOW TOTAL DAMAGE, ALTHOUGH ORIGINAL DAMAGE WAS ONLY DENT TO FRONT QUARTER PANEL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #756242
Mileage unknown · Dec 19, 2001
Vehicle Speed Control
FORD HAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THAT DESCRIBES THE "HIGH IDLE" CONDITION WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH OR SHIFTING GEARS FOR THE RANGER. THIS SHOULD BE REEVALUATED FOR "RECALL" ACTION AS THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WILL REMAIN AT HIGH RPM WHILE IN NUETRAL UNLESS YOU PLACE THE VEHICLE BACK IN GEAR. YOU CAN PULL UP ON THE ACCELE…
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FORD HAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THAT DESCRIBES THE "HIGH IDLE" CONDITION WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH OR SHIFTING GEARS FOR THE RANGER. THIS SHOULD BE REEVALUATED FOR "RECALL" ACTION AS THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WILL REMAIN AT HIGH RPM WHILE IN NUETRAL UNLESS YOU PLACE THE VEHICLE BACK IN GEAR. YOU CAN PULL UP ON THE ACCELERATOR OR PUSH IT FURTHER DOWN IN ATTEMPT TO GET IT TO RETURN TO IDLE BUT ALL THAT DOES IT MAKE THE CONDITION WORSE (HIGH IDLE IS ONE THING BUT AN ENGINE RACING WITH THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR THINKING ACCELARATOR IS PUSHED WAY DOWN IS ANOTHER). THIS CONDITION IS CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE WIRE HARNESS TO THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. IT IS A SAFETY RECALL ISSUE VICE A TECHNICAL SERVICE ISSUE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #755818
Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 2001
Equipment
REQUESTED TO HAVE GOVERNOR (SPEED LIMITER) REMOVED FROM VEHICLE, FORD DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REMOVE. *AK CONSUMER WANTS GOVERNOR (SPEED LIMITER) REMOVED BECAUSE IT ALLOWS THE SPEEDOMETER TO EXCEED AT A SPEED OF ONLY 90 MPH, DEALER DECLINED REMOVAL STATING THAT THE SPEED LIMITER IS A SAFETY FEATURE. *TT
NHTSA ODI #8000670
Mileage unknown · Dec 7, 2001
Interior Lighting
DASHBOARD LIGHTS ON LEFT SIDE HAVE FAILED, ALSO, LIGHTS ON STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK
NHTSA ODI #899985
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 · Nov 15, 2001
Air BagsCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING 4O MPH HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON FRONT END. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. *AK
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.
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.
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.
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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