10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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When applying brakes pedal feels hard, braking distance is too long.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
When going through a puddle of water (of any size) steering get very difficult. Also when hitting bumps with one of the front wheels the ABS goes out.
- Deltona, FL, USA
When going through a puddle of water (of any size) steering get very difficult. Also when hitting bumps with one of the front wheels the ABS goes out.
- Deltona, FL, USA
Consumer took car to the dealership severaltimes for brake failure/ steering column failure, and premature wear of tires. Had all her tires replaced two month ago. While driving 45mph on the highway and T approaching a trash truck in front of her, trash truck speeded up an D got in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer tried to overtake the trash truck and ran into a curb. Trash truck put on brakes and so did consumer. However, consumer's vehicle rear ended the back of the truck due to brake failue, and steering column disconnected from dashboard, and dropped in her lap. Also airbags deployed and dropped into consumer's lap, and the substance released affected her son's eyes. The car was totaled.
- St James, MS, USA
While driving 45 mph and without a collision occurring, driver's and passenger's air bags deployed, cause unknown. Also the ABS brakes locked up.
- St James, MO, USA
Problem with fan motor led to our taking vehicle into dealer. Their inspection revealed severe deterioration to wiring harness insulation which service manager said might lead to a fire hazard. Ford area rep contacted and offered $1,500 payment toward $2,500 bill. This all took place yesterday, June 10, 1999. I did not authorize any replacement to be done pending further conversation with Ford and request that they replace defective wiring harness at no charge to me. Please also note that in June 1998, I completed and filed another vehicle owner's questionanaire, this time having to do with defective wiring relating to the ABS system. I received no response from that from dot or Ford. This problem, having to do with defective weatherproof covering on the 22 pin electrical connector that controls ABS and traction control circuits and causes inadvertent braking. I believe these are problems that need the attention of your Agency before injuries or fatalaties take place.
- Boca Raton, FL, USA
Stop and go traffic, slowing down, suddenly the brakes failed to take, vehicle rearended another vehicle.
- Valley Strea, NY, USA
Stop and go traffic, slowing down, suddenly the brakes failed to take, vehicle rearended another vehicle.
- Valley Strea, NY, USA
- Bedford, NH, USA