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Ford PICKUP problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

60 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

75,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1990 to 2000 model years. Data updated: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 60 complaints (10.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting610.0%
Braking behavior610.0%
Steering behavior46.7%
Fuel system concerns46.7%
Engine operation23.3%
Electrical and battery issues11.7%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Tires
6
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
4
Suspension
4
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
Unknown Or Other
3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Tires6
Tires:Tread/Belt5
Power Train:Automatic Transmission4
Suspension4
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline3
Unknown Or Other3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine2
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices2

Tires: 6; Tires:Tread/Belt: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Suspension: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
3
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
3
100,000 to 149,999
3
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9993
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9993
100,000 to 149,9993
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 47 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1997
1
1998
7
1999
7
2000
12
2001
9
2002
6
2003
5
2004
2
2005
3
2006
1
2007
2
2011
1
2012
1
2017
1
2018
1
2019
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19971
19987
19997
200012
20019
20026
20035
20042
20053
20061
20072
20111
20121
20171
20181
20191

1997: 1; 1998: 7; 1999: 7; 2000: 12; 2001: 9; 2002: 6; 2003: 5; 2004: 2; 2005: 3; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1

Pattern summary

Tires leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 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.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 767534 · 2002-09-21 (September 21, 2002)

THE TRANSMISSION KEEPS GOING OUT IT IS AN A4LD TRANMISSION. .IT COST ATLEAST 1000.00 EACH TIME I GET IT REBUILT ARE 1500.00 EACH TIME I HAVE TO BUY ONE.I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OWNERS OF THIS TYPE OF TRUCK WITH THIS TRANSMISSION AND THEY ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THERES TO.ITS BAD WHEN YOU HAVE TO PUT 4 TRANSMISSIONS IN A TRUCK A YEAR.THERE HAS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION.IT BLOWS THE FRONT SEAL JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55 MILES AN HOUR AND THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION WIELD TOGETHER. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 767534 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10091687 · 2004-09-08 (September 8, 2004)

REQUEST FOR HELP IN MAKING REPAIRS TO 1994 FORD PICKUP.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES, STRUTS AND REAR MAIL SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10091687 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 850974 · 1999-10-18 (October 18, 1999)

STEERING WHEEL HAS A LOT OF PLAY, AND NO CONTROL. STEERING SHAFT IS GONE. FRONT BRAKES HAVE DISINTERGRATED. REAR END MAKES HESITATION NOISE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS APPLIED. EXHAUST SYSTEM FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE PROBLEMS REPAIRED. ONCE FOUND NO PROBLEMS. 2ND TIME INFORMED CONSUMERPROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH USED VEHICLES. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 850974 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10001834 · 2003-01-02 (January 2, 2003)

THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT OPERATING EFFECTIVELY. IF PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL ONCE THE GEAR IS SHIFTED TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION. TS SCC

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001834 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10007126 · 2003-02-12 (February 12, 2003)

THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN JOINT BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES NOT TO TURN WITH THE STEERING WHEEL.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 124,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007126 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 815694 · 1997-08-26 (August 26, 1997)

OWNER STATES THAT FUEL FEEDS INTO AUXILLIARY FUEL TANK WITHOUT WARNING AND FOR NO REASON, CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED, OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *SLC

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 815694 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 846211 · 1999-08-31 (August 31, 1999)

THE DUAL FUEL TANK WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, CAUSING THE TANK TO OVERFLOW AND LEAK OUT GAS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, VEHICLE REPAIRED AT OWNER'S COST. *AK *ML

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 846211 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 565775 · 2002-05-15 (May 15, 2002)

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING STALLING PROBLEMS, DEALER CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565775 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 890789 · 2001-06-20 (June 20, 2001)

WHEN TRAVELING 10 TO 15 MPH VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER. WHEN SITTING AT A STAND STILL VEHICLE STALLS. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE VIN. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 890789 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10185857 · 2007-03-21 (March 21, 2007)

OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS OR THE BLOWER FOR THE HEATING SYSTEM WILL REMAIN ON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND THE KEY IS REMOVED, RESULTING IN A DEAD BATTERY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING. THE RADIO WILL SHUT OFF. A CLICKING NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE DASH. THE DASH LIGHTS WILL DIM. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WON'T START. WE TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD THAT THE WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING AND THE MOISTURE DESTROYED THE MODULE AND FUSE PANEL. IT WILL COST APP…

Owner-reported narrative. 76,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10185857 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1990
0
1991
0
1992
0
1993
0
1994
0
1997
0
1998
0
1999
0
2000
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19900
19910
19920
19930
19940
19970
19980
19990
20000

1990: 0; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0

Year-by-year records

Ford PICKUP model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
199040Not available
1991100
1992300
1993600
1994700
1997150Not available
1998700
19991100
2000600
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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

60 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

21.7%Usable mileage13 / 60 records
76.7%Valid incident date46 / 60 records
100.0%Valid filing date60 / 60 records
76.7%Ordered incident and filing dates46 / 60 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

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 complaint heatmap
Component199019911992199319941997199819992000
Tires
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

116.7%
ODI 11242246

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD RANGER PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FR480, SIZE: 215/70/R14. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS INVALID.

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114.3%
ODI 10091687

REQUEST FOR HELP IN MAKING REPAIRS TO 1994 FORD PICKUP.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES, STRUTS AND REAR MAIL SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

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213.3%
ODI 729749

TIRE BUBBLE AND CHUNKED OUT/SEPERATED CAN SEE STEEL BELT( DOT NUMBER: W208 TIRE SIZE: P235/70R16 )

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114.3%
ODI 726661

TIRE WOULD NOT HOLD AIR THE BOTTOM WAS REAL MUSHY WOULD NOT EVEN HOLD A PATCH. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P23570R16 )

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19.1%
ODI 557353

FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRES (P265 75 R16) ARE EXPERIENCING CRACKING. *SLC

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Tires:Tread/Belt
125.0%
ODI 877322

PE00 020, CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45MPH HIGHWAY AND HEARD NOISE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS OF ROAD, AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM RIM. FIRESTONE, LT, P23585R16M/F, DOT VDOR1W4. FIRESTONE WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

114.3%
ODI 871776

FIRESTONE TIRES P235/75R15 DOT VDHL EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON 2 OCCASIONS, ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL TIRES. *SLC

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16.7%
ODI 8010667

WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE T FLIPPING OVER ABOUT 4 TIMES. DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK *MJ

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

19.1%
ODI 10038592 · 36,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR TIRE LOST ALL TREAD BUT DID NOT LOSE AIR. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE LOST TREAD AND HAD BLOWN. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND THE AIR PRESSURE WAS CHECKED REGULARLY. *JB *SCC *JB

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116.7%
ODI 557227

FIRESTONE WRANGLER HT TIRE (P225 70 R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

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Power Train:Automatic Transmission
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

133.3%
ODI 832905

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE TRANMISSION WENT OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME. VEHICLE LOST POWER, AND THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

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116.7%
ODI 767534

THE TRANSMISSION KEEPS GOING OUT IT IS AN A4LD TRANMISSION. .IT COST ATLEAST 1000.00 EACH TIME I GET IT REBUILT ARE 1500.00 EACH TIME I HAVE TO BUY ONE.I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OWNERS OF THIS TYPE OF TRUCK WITH THIS TRANSMISSION AND THEY ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THERES TO.ITS BAD WHEN YOU HAVE TO PUT 4 TRANSMISSIONS IN A TRUCK A YEAR.THERE HAS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION.IT BLOWS THE FRONT SEAL JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55 MILES AN HOUR AND THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION WIELD TOGETHER. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

228.6%
ODI 8001042

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR. ALSO, THERE IS A ROARING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Suspension
00.0%

No 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.

114.3%
ODI 10091687

REQUEST FOR HELP IN MAKING REPAIRS TO 1994 FORD PICKUP.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES, STRUTS AND REAR MAIL SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

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16.7%
ODI 8021543 · 75,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE REAR END WILL SWAY TO THE LEFT AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

218.2%
ODI 562525

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
00.0%

No 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.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

320.0%
ODI 563542

VEHICLE WOULD SKIP, MISS, BACKFIRE, AND HAD VERY LITTLE POWER, CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE AC OFF, PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, AND REV THE ENGINE, DEALER REPLACED THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR DUE TO A RECALL AND STATED THIS SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER IT HAS NOT, POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEM. *SLC

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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00.0%

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Unknown Or Other
00.0%

No 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.

114.3%
ODI 736304

REAR CAB BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I LOST MY TURN SIGNALS AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE STATION TO REPLACE THE BULB IN THE REAR CAB BREAK LIGHT THE SERVICE ATTENDANTS FOUND THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE REAR CAB BREAK ASSEMBLY BLACK AND MELTED. THEY REMOVED THE OTHER 2 LIGHT BULBS AND WOULD NOT PUT ANY NEW ONES IN, STATING THAT I WAS LUCKY MY TRUCK HAD NOT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THEY SUGGESTED A POSSIBLE WIRE SHORTAGE. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP IN FINDING OUT IF THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH OTHE…

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16.7%
ODI 528280

CENTER ARM REST LOCKS IN THE UP POSITION BUT NOT IN THE DOWN POSITON.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

19.1%
ODI 10042717

REQUEST TO HAVE FORD PICKUP TRUCK FIXED BEFORE ANY ACCIDENTS OCCUR. *MR *TS *NLM

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
125.0%
ODI 835192

PVC SYSTEM WAS FAULTY, CAUSING ABNORMAL TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE BUILDUP WHICH CAUSES EXCESSIVE STRESS ON THE PISTON ROD AND ROD BEARINGS. TIME CONSUMED CAUSES PISTON AND ROD BEARING FAILURES TO OCCUR. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS BECAUSE OF NO MFR. RECALL. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

19.1%
ODI 542331

TENSIONER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO REMAIN IN PREVIOUS GEAR WHEN PUT INTO PARK.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

116.7%
ODI 846211

THE DUAL FUEL TANK WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, CAUSING THE TANK TO OVERFLOW AND LEAK OUT GAS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, VEHICLE REPAIRED AT OWNER'S COST. *AK *ML

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114.3%
ODI 878348

WHEN FILLING VEHICLE WITH FUEL FUEL BYPASS TO SECOND TANK CAUSES AN OVERFLOW WHICH RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAKAGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER NOTEDTHAT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 93S68 DEALT WITH SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Tires:Tread/BeltToo few reports for a range36,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10038592 · 36,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR TIRE LOST ALL TREAD BUT DID NOT LOSE AIR. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE LOST TREAD AND HAD BLOWN. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND THE AIR PRESSURE WAS CHECKED REGULARLY. *JB *SCC *JB

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SuspensionToo few reports for a range75,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 8021543 · 75,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE REAR END WILL SWAY TO THE LEFT AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

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.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

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.

Equal-age model-year comparison

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.

Age 0Age 1Age 23 reports

1999: 3 complaints · 2000: 3 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
1999123
2000233
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
1999533
2000600

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.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentTiresTires:Tread/BeltPower Train:Automatic TransmissionSuspensionEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolineUnknown Or OtherEngine And Engine Cooling:EngineFuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
Tires—00
1
ODI 10091687

REQUEST FOR HELP IN MAKING REPAIRS TO 1994 FORD PICKUP.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES, STRUTS AND REAR MAIL SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

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0000
Tires:Tread/Belt0—000000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission00—00000
Suspension
1
ODI 10091687

REQUEST FOR HELP IN MAKING REPAIRS TO 1994 FORD PICKUP.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES, STRUTS AND REAR MAIL SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Look up ODI 10091687 at NHTSA ↗

00—0000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline0000—000
Unknown Or Other00000—00
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine000000—0
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

4 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 5.0% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 832905

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE TRANMISSION WENT OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME. VEHICLE LOST POWER, AND THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

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ODI 565775

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING STALLING PROBLEMS, DEALER CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC

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ODI 890789

WHEN TRAVELING 10 TO 15 MPH VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER. WHEN SITTING AT A STAND STILL VEHICLE STALLS. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE VIN. *AK

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

2 mentions · 3.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 101,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 878348

WHEN FILLING VEHICLE WITH FUEL FUEL BYPASS TO SECOND TANK CAUSES AN OVERFLOW WHICH RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAKAGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER NOTEDTHAT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 93S68 DEALT WITH SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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ODI 10424443 · 101,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON HIGHWAY 21S AT AROUND 9AM ON THE MORNING OF 7/30/08 AND HAD JUST FILLED THE GAS TANK UP ABOUT 10 MILES BACK, TRAVELING AT THE SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH IN THE RIGHT LANE WHEN THE FRONT STRAP OF THE GAS TANK BROKE AND THE TANK WAS DRAGGED FOR A SHORT DISTANCE UNTIL I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE TANK RECEIVED A SPLIT IN THE FRONT AND PROCEEDED TO LEAK GAS. I IMMEDIATELY PHONED 911 TO REPORT THE INCIDENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED ALONG WITH THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. BECAUSE THE…

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 1.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 76,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10185857 · 76,000 mi

OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS OR THE BLOWER FOR THE HEATING SYSTEM WILL REMAIN ON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND THE KEY IS REMOVED, RESULTING IN A DEAD BATTERY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING. THE RADIO WILL SHUT OFF. A CLICKING NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE DASH. THE DASH LIGHTS WILL DIM. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WON'T START. WE TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD THAT THE WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING AND THE MOISTURE DESTROYED THE MODULE AND FUSE PANEL. IT WILL COST APP…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 1.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 60,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10144234 · 60,000 mi

BRAKES, ABS SYSTEM IS TERRIBLE, I HAVE NEVER OWNED A WORSE VECH. BRAKES PULSATE, BROUGHT IN TO HAVE FIXED, STILL DID NOT WORK, REPLACED ALL BRAKES, STILL PULSATE AND YOU KEEP GOING, GOT WORSE EVEN ON DRY ROADS AND WAS TOLD ABS HAS A PROBLEM AND FORD HAS NOT RECALLED YET. THEY PULLED THE ABS FUSE AND I HAVE BRAKES. THIS IS A DANGEROUS VECH. YOU CAN NOT STOP IMEDIATELY. I HAVE GONE HALF WAY THROUGH STOP SIGNS AND HAD TO DRIVE RIGHT OR LEFT TO AVOID VECH AHEAD SEVERAL TIMES. I HAD TO REPLACE CRACKED HEAD ALSO IN THIS VECH A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. PLAT…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b