The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the rear leaf springs on both sides of the vehicle had pierced through the bed of the truck. The contact stated that the failure was caused by excessive rust. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 164,000.

- Larwill, IN, USA

2000 Ford F-150, unit 1 stated that he was southbound on the exit ramp of ir 80 Ohio turnpike to gate I80 when its front axle/ball joint broke. Unit 1 drove the left side of the roadway and struck the curb. It was unknown if the ball joint broke prior to the tire striking the curb. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0357-91)

- Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

In 2009 the brackets connected to the frame that held up gas tank deteriorated and needed to be repaired to prevent the tank from falling off the truck. Soon after that repair work was done to leaf spring brackets which had rusted off the frame. In 2010, the truck was taken in for annual inspection, it could not pass because the frame was too rusted and likely to break at any time, this truck has always had all maintenance needed when scheduled and from the exterior, it looks like it is in excellent condition, but considered to be unsafe to drive and be on the roads.

- Westminster, VT, USA

2000 Ford F150 ball joints and tie rod ends failed.** answer required***. the consumer did not give specifics about the accident.

- Unknown, DC, USA

Strong vehicle vibration during brake application, especially during down hill braking. Called corning Ford dealership, where I bought truck new. They refused to honor any warranty work on brake problems with that many miles on truck. Called customer 800# - they also refused repair coverage. Took truck to schwab tire in redding, ca.( it's thirty+ miles to schwab tire from my home. It?S almost eighty miles one way to corning Ford from my house.)schwab tells me that vehicle vibration on brake application indicates warped rotors. After five trips to scwab tire for rotor turns, then completely replacing all four rotors....nothing stopped vibration. By now the vibration is much more severe than when it first started. During the whole history, from 43,958 miles to the present 74,762 the vibration/shaking has never gone totally away. The last thing schwab did was replace all four sets of brake pads, even though they didn't need it. By then schwab was completely out of ideas. I finally took the truck to corning Ford, hoping it was possibly covered under my extended warranty. It was. Corning Ford service manager, steve lowery, sat me down and explained to me what was wrong!!! Ford Motor Co. Refuses to admit they have a design flaw in their brake system. Corning Ford does not deny there's a problem with the braking design. First, the ball joints wore out. Then, and more important, the problem is the front wheel hubs/backing plates are totaly sealed after assembly. There isn't any way to lubricate/service the bearings at regular intervals. The seals eventually dry out and the bearing lubricant/grease seeps on to the hub assembly on only the inboard brake pad. This then means that during brake application, the inboard pad is slipping and only the outside pad is applying pressure to the rotor. The outside rotor is having to work harder to stop the vehicle and is creating unnecessary heat on the rotor, thus warping the rotor.

- Shingletown, CA, USA

1. brake rotors serviced 7 times(the 3rd. New set of rotors is currently on front). 2. exterior paint failed and required repainting. 3. front ball joints failed. 4. front hubs failed. 5. power steering pump failed. 6. water pump failed. 7. suspension bushing failed. 8. 3 of 4 stock tires developed bulges. 9. currently there are suspension problems developing in the front and the hubs do not engage automatically.

- Proctor, MN, USA

When a bump or pothole was hit in the road, the vehicle did not steer smooth. The dealer inspected vehicle several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Ph. the consumer also stated the vehicle drifted to the left if the steering wheel was relaxed at anytime. Tires and wheels were installed, however there was no change.

- La Pine, OR, USA

Vehicle continues to slip out of alingnment when driven over bumps and potholes dealer has realinged vehicle six times. Lower a arm moves and wears out tires with pull.

- Houston, TX, USA

Vehicle would vibrate while driving at 40-60 mph. Vehicle been to dealer's shop on five occasion, various repairs were done and parts replaced, problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Lodi, CA, USA

Vehicle experiencing severe problem with wandering across the road from 30 mph. More vehicle accelerates harder it becomes to control. Vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions, and problem still goes unresolved.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Steering wheel vibrates when turning left or right.

- Catoosa, OK, USA

Truck has vibration that I feel during acceleration and at cruise. Its worse 60-70 mph and when towing.the dealer sats its a normal vibration.

- Waldorf, MD, USA