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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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On 10/26/2000, the mass air flow sensor was replaced due to the check engine light coming up and difficulty in starting the vehicle. After the replacement, these problems were solved. However, a new problem appeared. The vehicle stalled without any warning. It happened twice within a 24-hour period. In both incidents, it happened on a slow left turn after exiting an interstate highway. At the same time, the power steering was disabled. This created a major safety hazard since I had minimal control of the vehicle. In fact, I almost hit a lamppost. I contacted the dealer, but they could not identify the cause yet. In fact, they could not even reproduce the problem. I have a feeling that this is due to a defective mass air flow sensor, but the dealer does not agree. The dealer said that they are going to install a flight recorder on the vehicle to further investigate the cause of the problem.
- Newton, MA, USA
Whenever the vehicle is in low idle engine would stall. Problem is intermittent & would have no warning. Been to dealership 3 different times & mechanic can not locate cause of problem. Had air flow sensor replaced due to check engine light coming on.
- Jacksonville, NC, USA
The consumer has experienced problems with electrical wiring. Vehicle was parked for 24 hours before it burst into fire. The consumer put the fire out. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. Consumer states there were signs of a short under the front right fender by the trailer wires, a Ford mechanic informed consumer that he did not believe the fire was caused by the trailer wires. Referenced in EA02-025
- Tallahassee, FL, USA
- Locust Grove, VA, USA