6.2
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 12,111 miles
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When driving front end shakes and shimmies excessively, almost causing consumer to lose control of vehicle.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
There is a popping sound from right front side of vehicle. Consumer feels that there is something loose or it could be metal fatigue when backing up, going forward or when turning wheels. Does not occur during normal driving, only when just accelerating. Sound will occur approximately 4 or 5 times a day. Dealership cannot reproduce the sound, and cannot determine the defect.
- Arlington, TX, USA
PE00020; tire tread separation: While driving about 75 mph, about 90% of the tread on the driver's front side tire came off. Driver was able to control vehicle. 1999, Ford, F250. Tire size lt 265/75R16, dot # vnw81xl, original tire equipment. Tire mileage about 20,000. Owner tried to contact Firestone, but got the run around. Truck was registered to benito cantu. Report given by friend. The customer got new alulminium rim installed. The right front shock was leaking. Water was coming into air cleaner assembly.
- Mcallen, TX, USA
6 alignments in 24,000 miles, a broken 14mm suspension bolt, a steering gearbox failure, 3 sets of brakes & rotor/caliper replacement indicates major design/material & quality problems. The vehicle has also left me stranded 5 times for other not listed engine related failures. Ford customer relations is useless, could care less & is non-supportive.
- Canton, MI, USA
99 Ford 250 Super Duty cannot adjust camber/caster without changing the bushings. The alignment computer shows "value is not within specification. Tire wear, handling and safety problems may result." Ford will not take care of this under warranty. This is not adjustable unless a kit is added at my expense. Ford claims it is a wear item and is not covered. If this piece wears out in 14,157 miles, Ford has a safety problem according to the computer. The truck has pulled to the right since it was new. Evidently they are aware of this problem. Since kits are available to correct the problem ( if caught within 12,500). They are shipped with non-adjustable kits, that are locked in and cannot be adjusted.
- Eunice, LA, USA
The bolts sheared off the front end which caused loss of vehicle control, and could have resulted in a crash.
- Billings, MT, USA
Vehicle in for repairs on numerous occasions to try to rectify front end suspension noise, replacement of the air conditioner compressor did not remedy noise.
- Ashland, OR, USA
While driving over 60 mph front end vibrated hard which almost resulted a loss of vehicle control. Dealer replaced the steering damper kit.
- Tuttle, OK, USA
- Ocean Springs, MS, USA