WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IT WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK DIFFERENT BRAKE COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL. THE WINDSHIELD MOLDING …
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WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IT WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK DIFFERENT BRAKE COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL. THE WINDSHIELD MOLDING FLAPPED WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER'S FRONT DOOR RATTLED WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER LUBED THE WINDOW TRACKS. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10043928
55,015 miles · Mar 25, 2003
Fuel System, GasolineVisibility
WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE DEALER STATED NEW INJECTORS WERE NEEDED. *JB. ALSO THE BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10012465
Mileage unknown · Feb 19, 2001
Electrical SystemExterior LightingSeats
TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #741171
Mileage unknown · Mar 9, 2000
EquipmentExterior LightingVisibility
WHEN DRIVING TURN SIGNAL CHIMES AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON/OFF BY THEMSELVES. ALSO, TAPE PLAYER PERFORMS ERRATICALLY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #858224
Mileage unknown · Feb 29, 2000
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CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW POPPED OUT AND BROKE INTO LITTLE PIECES ALSO, REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW POPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING AND BROKE INTO LITTLE PIECES. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTR…
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CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW POPPED OUT AND BROKE INTO LITTLE PIECES ALSO, REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW POPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING AND BROKE INTO LITTLE PIECES. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL ON A BUSY STREET OR HIGHWAY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #857645
Mileage unknown · Sep 27, 1999
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THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON WHENEVER THEY FEEL LIKE IT. SOMETIMES THEY DON'T COME ON AT ALL. THERE IS NO PREDICTING WHEN THEY WILL WORK OR NOT WORK...IT'S AT RANDOM. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID THEY CONTACTED FORD AND THERE IS NO "FIX" FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT IS DEFINATELY A SAFETY CONCERN TO HAVE WIPERS COME ON…
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THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON WHENEVER THEY FEEL LIKE IT. SOMETIMES THEY DON'T COME ON AT ALL. THERE IS NO PREDICTING WHEN THEY WILL WORK OR NOT WORK...IT'S AT RANDOM. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID THEY CONTACTED FORD AND THERE IS NO "FIX" FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT IS DEFINATELY A SAFETY CONCERN TO HAVE WIPERS COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY OR NOT COME ON WHEN NEEDED.
NHTSA ODI #712266
Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 1999
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OUR WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPORATICALLY TURN ON AND STARTLE DRIVER. THEY HAVE BEEN DOING THIS SINCE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT VEHICLE. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS DANGER BUT CANNOT FIND A REPLACEMENT PART. THEY KNOW THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE ON MANY OF THE VANS BUT WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL PRESUMABLY SOME TIME IN OCTOBE…
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OUR WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPORATICALLY TURN ON AND STARTLE DRIVER. THEY HAVE BEEN DOING THIS SINCE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT VEHICLE. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS DANGER BUT CANNOT FIND A REPLACEMENT PART. THEY KNOW THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE ON MANY OF THE VANS BUT WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL PRESUMABLY SOME TIME IN OCTOBER. MY WIFE AND I FEEL THIS IS A HAZARD. THEY WILL GO ON AS IF THEY ARE ON A 15 SECOND DELAY AND DO THIS FOR 10 MINUTES STRAIGHT, THEN STAY OFF FOR THE NEXT HOUR. FORD SAYS PULL THE FUSE TO THE WIPERS IF IT GETS ANNOYING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THERE COULD BE A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING, WHICH MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY NOISE OR VIBRATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. ALL BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN CHAIR THAT HAS INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE ACTUATOR SPRING IN THE LATCH COULD DEFORM AFTER REPEATED USE, CAUSING THE LATCH TO REMAIN IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION. IF THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT WILL SLIDE FREELY ON THE SEAT TRACK AND THE SPRINGS ON THE TRACK WILL MOVE THE SEAT TO THE EASY ENTRY POSITION TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN UNLATCHED SEAT TRACK COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK FOR THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR, WHICH INCLUDES THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH MECHANISM.
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PE04020 · Failing Headlights
Opened Feb 26, 2004 · Closed Jun 24, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
NISSAN AND FORD FOUND THAT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT STAINLESS STEEL BULB TERMINALS MAY OVER TIME CAUSE ELEVATED CONTACT RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HOUSING.THIS CAN RESULT IN A HEADLIGHT FLICKERING, BULB OUTAGE AND HEAT DEFORMATION TO THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.IN APRIL 1999, THE SUPPLIER OF THE HEADLIGHT FOR NISSAN AND FORD CHANGED TO A BULB USING THE STAINLESS STEEL TERMINALS THAT DID NOT MEET ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS.ON JULY 17, 2000, THE SUPPLIER BEGAN USING A BULB MEETING THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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