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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
20–25K
325–50K
1350–75K
375–100K
4100–150K
1150K+
26 reports with mileage · 57 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.
Visibility. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Exterior Lighting. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports3 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
83 reports
Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
CAR ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN IN SNOW OR IN GRAVEL OR POOR TRACTION . THE ENGINE HAS NO POWER AND ACTS LIKE IT IS FLOODED . TOOK CAR TO LINCOLN DEALERSHIP IN BOISE ID. ROUNDTREE LINCOLN EXPLAINED PROBLEM WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A NATURAL THING FOR THIS CAR. THIS PROBLEM CREATES A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU CANNOT MOVE TH…
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CAR ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN IN SNOW OR IN GRAVEL OR POOR TRACTION . THE ENGINE HAS NO POWER AND ACTS LIKE IT IS FLOODED . TOOK CAR TO LINCOLN DEALERSHIP IN BOISE ID. ROUNDTREE LINCOLN EXPLAINED PROBLEM WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A NATURAL THING FOR THIS CAR. THIS PROBLEM CREATES A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU CANNOT MOVE THE CAR IT SIMPLY SHUTS DOWN YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRICATED PLEASE CONTACT ME REGARDING ADDTIONAL INFORMATOIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #720892
Mileage unknown · Nov 18, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON FOR TWO HOURS OR MORE, THEN IT WENT OFF. SINCE THEN, INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AT FULL STOP WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNTIL THEY GET THE CODE FROM THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, WHEN IT OCCURRED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #851842
Mileage unknown · Jun 17, 1999
Vehicle Speed ControlInjury
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH WALL OF HOME, VEHICLE TOTALED AND INJURIES DUE TO FAILURE. MJS
NHTSA ODI #546161
Mileage unknown · Apr 23, 1999
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #705932
Mileage unknown · Feb 19, 1999
Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS ARE HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLAMPS WHICH CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH VISIBILITY IN SNOW STORM CONDITIONS.
NHTSA ODI #543990
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON TWO OCCASIONS THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VIBRATION, RESULTING IN VIOLENT STEERING. *YC
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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