10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
92,389 miles

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problem #4

Apr 282014

E-150 4WD 6-cyl

  • 81,555 miles
My vehicle according the NHTSA has recall #09V399000 for the brake system speed control which can catch on fire even in the garage with the vehicle off. I asked Ford to repair this because I just bought this vehicle and they claim there are no recalls on this vehicle, and I know there is and I know the recall hasn't been installed on my vehicle. Are they saying this because time ran out to have this done because I just bought this vehicle or do they just not want to? thanks for your help.

- Munford, TN, USA

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problem #3

Apr 212013

E-150 6-cyl

  • 168,000 miles
Vehicle was parked, and upon entering noticed the smell of an electrical fire. Started the vehicle, odometer was inoperable and vehicle would not shift out of park. Upon further inspection, found a blown 15 amp fuse in the fuse panel. Replaced fuse, odometer came back on and vehicle shifted out of park. Approximately 10 seconds later, the smell of burning wiring was evident, as was smoke from under the hood. Pulled the fuse back out, opened the hood to find the brake pressure switch on fire, which melted the brake fluid reservoir as well as the battery casing also.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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problem #2

Dec 012006

E-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1996 Ford E-150 serpentine belt, air conditioning compressor. Electrical system, ignition module replaced, ABS light illuminated when brakes were applied, tie rods replaced, fuel pump replaced.

- North Ridgeville, OH, USA

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problem #1

Dec 052002

E-150

  • 120,000 miles
Consumer states vehicle was destroyed by fire. Investigator determined fire was caused by a problem with vehicle's electrical system.

- Richmond, TX, USA

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