7.1
pretty bad- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 8,185 miles
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Vehicle has a major problem with cooling and heating system. Five months after purchase the heater became defective. At this time the vehicle was under warranty for consumer absorbed not cost. The failure occurred six times over the past years. The episode became more unsafe and extremely inconvenient. On July 26,2003 the defective radiator sprung a leak. Consumer stated Ford should recall the vehicle and should be given another vehicle at a big discount price in 1999.
- Brownwood, TX, USA
Reimbursement request for repairs performed on defective radiator. There was one front tire separation with a knot, and the radiator was inoperative. (Bridgestone weatherizer)
- Brownwood, TX, USA
Radiator leaks water and cannot be driven. Dealer has yet to be contatced.
- Goose Creek, SC, USA
Coolant discolorated( rusty and brown) Goodyear mechanic explained it was what is called "brown death" caused by engines not being properly processed at foundry(possibly left sand and metal shavings inside engines. Engines overheats, coolant runs out freeze plugs blow out thermostat locks up water pump fails temperature gauge doesn't register that its overheating
- Louisville, KY, USA
Noticed brown coolant during maintenance. Had some problems with overheating about two weeks prior. Notified manufacturer, was told out of warranty, no recalls, not a wide spread problem. Took to non-dealer shop. Found leaking head gasket. Replaced head gaskets, thermostat, coolant overflow container, and anti-freeze. Resurfaced cylinder heads. Performed cooling system flush. During routine maintenance at ~50,000 miles noticed brown coolant again.
- Detroit, MI, USA
- Brownwood, TX, USA