This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I have experienced an under the hood fire on my 1995 Ford Explorer which I believe was caused by a faulty speed control deactivation switch. My vehicle had begun to exhibit symptoms which have been described in relation to recall campaign number 05V388000. Specifically, the cruise control had stopped functioning, brake fluid was leaking around the switch and my vehicle had started blowing fuses. On October 29th my fiance drove the vehicle to work. Shortly after having arrived at work, someone interrupted a meeting she was having with her supervisor to inform her that her vehicle was on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished and the vehicle was not a total loss. In fact, the damage looks relatively minor to me. However the local Ford dealership has given me an estimate for repairs in the amount of $12860.02. I have researched and determined that the switch for my Explorer is the exact same switch as is used on the 1995 Ford F-150, which is the subject of a recall for this very issue. The part number in question for the Explorer is F3tz9F924bb. The part number for the F-150 is F3tz9F924B. A parts sales person at the Ford dealership has informed me that these parts are identical and has faxed me information to prove this. I also have very good photographs of the damage, as well as the vehicle. The vehicle has not been touched since the fire other than to be towed to the dealership. I believe the estimate for repairs is based on a visual inspection. The fire department was called, so there may be an official report available.
Consumer's concern over the handling by Ford Motor Companies of the cruise control deactivation switch recall. One Nov 11, 2003 the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer because the brake light illuminated, brake fluid was leaking and the cruise control no longer functioned. The dealer quoted the consumer $5000 to fix the vehicle. The consumer declined the repair, purchased the part himself and replaced it himself. The consumer recently heard about the recall and contacted the manufacturer to see if he could recover the money he spent to replace the faulty parts. The manufacturer indicated that the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer's vehicle also experienced stall during acceleration, excessive tire wear, pulling to the right and transmission failure.
1995 Ford Explorer - master brake cylinder caught on fire. Incident occurred on September 8, 2005. While in the drive through at a fast food restaurant started smelling smoke, smelt like plastic. When the consumer lifted the hood it was on fire.
We own a 1995 Ford Explorer XLT that has a faulty cruise control switch. Ford will not fix the switch, but has recalled other auto models to fix the same problem.
I have a 1995 Ford Explorer the windows work sometimes you mit drive a block than thay don'tand the 4/4 will the same thing. My son has 1995 Explorer it will do the same thing is there a recall if not ther shough be thank you.
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- Fort Smith, AR, USA