10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Jun 282000

F-150

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Ignition lock cylinder stuck in on position. Unable to start vehicle or shut off ignition. Had to disconnect battery to prevent drain. The plastic slide that activates the ignition switch broke while the ignition was in the "on" position, and the steering wheel lock does not work.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

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problem #3

Jan 091998

F-150 4WD

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Starting on 01-09-98 and continuing only in the winter months, my vehicle has failed to start. In all instances the vehicle has been parked overnight in an enclosed garage. In all incidents the battery was completely drained. After the first incident, gordie boucher installed a new battery. On 01-14-98 the vehicle again failed to start as the result of a dead battery. On both occasions the battery was completely drained, to a point where the power door locks would not function. I had no further problems in 1998. On 01-17-99 and 01-18-99 the vehicle again had a dead battery. The vehicle was checked again by gordie boucher however they were unable (again) to find a problem. On 02-16-99 and 02-21-99 and 03-25-99 the vehicle again had a dead battery. On all the above listed dates, all power points (lights (interior/exterior), radio, wipers, fans, etc were turned off. There is no obvious reason for why the battery is being drained, except that something in the system must be failing to shut completely off. My warranty on my truck is up in 05-99 and I need something done to my truck. I contacted NHTSA 03-03-99 and filled out the questionaire, but never received a reply. Please help.

- Janesville, WI, USA

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problem #2

Jan 011998

F-150

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The ignition key can be removed when the vehicle is in motion. When shutting down the vehicle, the engine stops (of course), however sometime you can restart the vehicle without the key. In other words, I can not be sure that the vehicle is secure all the time, since there are times when it will start and run without the key in the ingnition.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 191997

F-150

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While vehicle was parked driver smelled smoke, opened up the hood and went back to vehicle and the dash exploded. First before all this happened, vehicle died out. So went to look for the problem and that is when smelled smoke and seen the dash on fire.

- Durant, OK, USA

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