10.0

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

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problem #7

Sep 102000

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Mutifunction switch cut headlamps off while driving at night at appoximately 45 mph. No prior warning, no flickering just instantanious darkness. Side marker lights and taillight S continued to operate. Was in a well light area or this could have been serious if at higher speed on an unlighted road. The squeal on the pitman arm is a nuisance. Note when I took to dealership to be repaired, dealer service department denied any widespread problem E with either component - what a joke I now find both items appear on your website. There should be some accountability or penalty for the dealer for not being honest about the problems with these components.

- Ormond Beach, FL, USA

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problem #6

Jun 122002

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Multifunction switch malfunctions causing headlights to become inoperable while driving at night. Dealer has been notified.

- Cyle, TX, USA

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problem #5

May 062001

F-150 4WD

  • miles
On two separate occasions now, I have had the multi swwitch fail and need replacement. Both times Ford dealership in muskegon have replaced the part.

- Northville, MI, USA

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problem #4

Aug 051999

F-150 4WD

  • miles
I have had to replace the multiswitch twice now. I am now on the third one already. As far as the front wheel hubs, the clearance is insufficient to allow for normal corrosion. Any front brake job requires that the hubs also be replaced as they are damaged when removed. All of my work was done at a Ford dealership.

- Northville, MI, USA

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problem #3

Jan 011998

F-150

  • miles
Windshield wipers come on unexpectedly while switch is in off position. This is a safety problem because in the case of my father's Ranger, the washer fluid would spray unexpectedly as well, thereby smearing the windshield and causing loss of visibility. Both our trucks were diagnosed with faulty multifunction switches. A recall for this part should be issued as there is a high number of the same complaints listed on this site for various Ford vehicles containing the same part.

- Cookeville, TN, USA

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problem #2

Jul 161998

F-150

  • miles
Multi-function switch failed. Mjs

- Lexington, NC, USA

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problem #1

May 301997

F-150 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Multi-functional turn signal would not work proplery: Turn signal would disengage before consumer completed the turn. Dealer notified.

- Viejo, CA, USA

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