I was returning from Kansas City, mo. To woodbridge, va., traveling on I-70E at the 51 mm in Indiana. My vehicle was set on cruise just under 70 mph. (69 mph approx.) suddenly I felt a vibration and sound that resembled driving over rumble strips! there also was immediate vibration in the steering, though no loss of control. I was driving in the slow lane (#2), so I gently applied brakes and moved to the shoulder of the road and stopped. My passenger side front tire had completely come apart. The tread had separated from the casing, and the sidewall was chewed up, exposing the white plys underneath! when the tire was removed and inspected at the garage that towed me, a tear, that went from the rim straight out to where the casing meets the tread was found. There were no foreign objects or bubbles in the tire, nor had I run over anything, and there was no damage to the rim. The tire had about 90% tread on it.this vehicle had just received a maintenance check and servicing at a Ford dealership in pittsburgh, penna. On 10aug02. This was a "multi point insp."(including tire rotation) I was told that "all tires, brakes, etc. Were in very good condition, requiring no maintenence beyond fluid and filter changes that were being done at that time. Basically, I don't know what caused the tire to throw the tread, (separate). I do know that the vehicle was checked by the manufacturer's dealership, and based on the information that I have supplied, and the recent problems with Firestone, and now continenetal tires, my wife, who was with me, as well as myself are extremely concerned about our safety when traveling at highway speeds, as we often make out of state trips. I will be taking the tire to my local dealership tomorrow 8/26/02, for their evaluation.

- Garrisonville, VA, USA

While still in park and trying to start up vehicle surges forward, causing a little crash.

- Ruston, LA, USA

While accelerating out of a parking lot, the tires slipped in "slush" (wet-snow). Then vehicle suddenly accelerated to a speed of approximately 35 mph. Driver was unable to maintain control of vehicle or stop acceleration while the tires were spinning and sliding in the "slush". vehicle was stopped when it crashed into a moving vehicle. There are no injuries to report. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of the problem.*akthe air bags failed to deployed on impact.

- Lyme, NH, USA

Vehicle makes grinding noise and lurches upon acceleration up hills. Problem has occurred intermittently since first brought back to dealer in 11/00. Recently brought back to dealer the day after the problem became evident upon acceleration on flat road.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

A loud "knuckling" sound is often heard when turning at slow speeds. Noise comes from the front end and sounds similar to what one hears when the four wheel drive is engaged and during a sharp turn. The vehicle feels like one is driving over softball sized rocks. There also is an increase in engine rpms associated with this. Campus Ford of okemos, mi diagnosed this as a failure of the clutch assenbly in the four wheel drive. This was replaced but the problem still exists. I'm fearful that something could happen to the wheel assembly while traveling down the highway.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

Intermittently vehicle jerks forward and jumps. Sealer has replaced transfer case. However, problem reoccurs. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Algonquin, IL, USA

I was getting ready to back up and throttle accelerated to full throttle. Truck proceeded about 70 feet before crashing into another vehicle. I had both feet on brake leaving skid marks from front tires on pavement.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

Intermittently when accelerating vehicle will stall and die without warning.

- Noblesville, IN, USA

The vehicle idles and runs rough due to throttle cable failure.

- Kenosha, WI, USA

Backed into a light pole in a parkinglot. Engine started to "rev" while still in reverse. With my foot still on the brake, I shifted from reverse to drive. At that time, the car accelerated forward at a high rate of speed, hitting a car and going through a storefront wall. I had my foot on the brake the entire time (pictures show the tire marks the entire way). Wheels continued to accelerate after car was stopped by debri, burning holes in the carpet of the store. Hard to say what the cause was at this time. Lawyer refers to it as "sudden acceleration syndrome" but this was related to hitting the pole.

- Huntington, WV, USA

Consumer was driving at 65 mph, went to apply brakes to slow down, but they did not work properly. Instead, vehicle began to rev passed 5000 rpms. Consumer had to put it in neutral. Dealer could duplicate defect. But replaced throttle control mechanism, however, could not guarantee that it will solve defect.

- Haverhill, MA, USA

Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle accelerating at high speed while driving on highway. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and consumer was informed of a piece of plastic that broke off, which caused throttle to remain wide open.

- Columbus, IN, USA