Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
4 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
148,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1971 to 1998 model years. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 4 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 1; Steering:Rack And Pinion: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
1995: 2; 2001: 1; 2006: 1
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
POWER STEERING FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-118), CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489468 at NHTSA ↗
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
1982: 1; 1984: 1; 1985: 1; 1987: 1; 1988: 0; 1990: 1; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1998: 0
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
4 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1984 | 1985 | 1987 | 1988 | 1990 | 1993 | 1994 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10169175 · 148,000 miWHEN FILLING UP AT THE END GAS COMES OUT AT THE TOP OF HOSE ON THE UNDER SIDE AND SPILL ON GROUND. *JB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 489468POWER STEERING FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-118), CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SKD | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 962327HEMPSTEAD LINCOLN MERCURY 94V118. CALLER HAS FIVE ADDITIONAL BUSES. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY NEVER RECIEVED NOTIFICATION OF RECALL. TT | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 895341WAS DRIVING 63MPH AND HAD HEARD A THUMPING NOISE AGAINST VEHICLE. PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED LEFT REAR INNER TIRE HAD RIPPED A HOLE IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. NOTICED TREAD HAD ALSO SEPARATED FROM TIRE WHICH REMAINED INTACTED. FOUR WINDS MOTORHOME, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX, LT225/75R16 WITH 50,000 MILES.*AK |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | Too few reports for a range | 148,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10169175 · 148,000 miWHEN FILLING UP AT THE END GAS COMES OUT AT THE TOP OF HOSE ON THE UNDER SIDE AND SPILL ON GROUND. *JB |
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
1994: 0 complaints · 1998: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline | Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | Steering:Rack And Pinion | Tires:Tread/Belt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
1 patterns with matching reports.
1 mentions · 25.0% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
POWER STEERING FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-118), CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SKD
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