The contact owns a 1996 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle began rolling after being parked for approximately four minutes. The vehicle crashed into a ditch, which caused moderate vehicle damage. There were no injuries. The manufacturer stated that they would not assume any responsibility for the failure because there was no recall. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired. The contact has a copy of the police report. The failure and current mileages were 187,000. Updated 04/21/09. The consumer stated the vehicle jumped out of gear. The vehicle was in idle and running. Updated 04/21/09.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

1996 Ford F150 XLT pick up truck. The wheel assembly and the shaft on the driver side in the back slid out. The truck was being driven on a side road about 35 -40 mph when this happened. The mechanic told the consumer that these vehicles were designed to fail. It was repaired at the cost of $1300. Also, while trying to back out of the driveway the shifter was flopping around and a bolt fell out at the consumer's feet. The vehicle would not go into any gear. The bolt fell out of the steering column where the two halves meet. Of the two bolts one fell out, and the other was very loose. The consumer was able to fix them with a retaining device with lock washers on both bolts. The third problem, was similar to the first problem. While driving someone ran a red light and the truck was hit on the passenger's side. The wheel and shaft disengaged from the rear axle. A police report was filed, and there were no injuries. The vehicle was totaled. Updated 08/02/06.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

While driving 65 mph with cruise, vehicle suddenly dropped into a low gear and slowed quickly. Also, intermitently will not shift out of first gear when first started.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

My daughter placed the transmission in park. She got out of the truck which was parked on a slight incline and walked behind the small trailer she was pulling to close a gate. The truck transmission failed or released and the trailer and truck both ran over, resulting in her death.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Engine check light keeps coming on, and the ABS system light is on. Also, overdrive light blinks off and on. Finally, speedometer/odometer isn't working, and consumer can't determine how fast the vehicle is going.

- Old Saybrook, CT, USA

Transmission and torque coverter locked up causing the vehicle to jerk and stall at an intersection.

- Linton, IN, USA

Overdrive solenoid failed.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

Transmission power point seal failed.

- Holtville, CA, USA

While driving at 55mph the vehicle shifted into a lower gear and suddenly lost power.

- Big Stone Gap, VA, USA