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.
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My friend let me use his vehicle but he altered it and it is malfunctioning. He explains as if when I don't "behave" I have repercussions. He has altered the vehicle tremendously. If we get an argument he will tell me I have X amount of days and in those exact X amount of days the car ends up messing up and stopping. I was driving from the hospital one day and all of a sudden the vehicle started smoking and he told me because its his vehicle that he will fix it him self. He is a chemical engineer not a licensed mechanic to touch the obd on the car. He claims he is better than General Motors.
When driving the vehicle the car stops accelerating. The wrench light comes on but the engine is still running but when pressing the accelerator, it will not accelerate. The operator can stop the car and turn it off and back on and this seems to clear the fault. The problem is that it stops in traffic or in a turn and this creates a safety hazard for the operator. The code directs me to replace/repair the throttle body. This has been replaced along with the tps and the problem is still there. There should be a fix for this as I have read several complaints in regards to this and the obvious safety risk factor associated with it. I would like to see if there is software change that can be made to the car so that it won't allow the car to shutdown like this if it gets a fault or problem with the throttle body.
Stiffness in steering when you turn the wheel. No sounds coming from power steering/belt or anything for that matter.. just when you slow to turn it's stiff
When the problem occurred it came from nowhere. I was driving as normal then there was an initial loss of power as I noticed the check engine light and an unfamiliar orange wrench were now illuminated. Seeming as I had no power I cautiously guided the vehicle to the shoulder of the expressway. Since then I've tried having the problem fixed to no avail, because it's intermittent and Ford themselves have no remedy. Also, took it upon myself to contact Ford to be told the vehicle is past warranty so go the dealer and have them look at the vehicle. This has been an issue for the past 2 months of owning this vehicle and still occurring occasionally.
Cpsc:Ford Explorer 2008, ignition switch is major safety concern. The key mechanism over time has come loose and allows for mechanical seats to retract or engage during travel if hitting small bumps. Bumps or minor adjustments cause the seat to retract.
Key cylinder has loosened inside ignition housing. This condition while driving is a major safety concern for shorter individuals as when a bump or certain motions cause the automatic seats to retract to "off position" creating a 4-6" gap between foot and pedal for my wife is she were willing to drive the vehicle. This has become more frequent and dealer servicing knows of the problem as well as a local locksmith I had contacted for possible repair options. It has become more evident in the past 2 years from their knowledge. No current recall exists as no major injury has resulted. This occurs in stationary position or in motion of the vehicle adding to concerns. I will have this repaired at local Ford in the next week. Seat retracts on its own and if any bumps are hit may engage or disengage at will. And has been occurring over the past 3 years. I am the only owner for the vehicle and less than 70K miles currently
While I was driving I felt the seat move and noticed that if I would hit the key while it was in the ignition the drivers seat would move back and forth sporadically. Also the dome lights from front to back would go off and on sporadically while the seat moved. The amount of weight on the key ring does not matter it happens whether you have just the key or a whole bunch of keys hanging from it.
Transmision problems going into gears slipping poping noise when put into park Ford is aware of problems with there transmisions and no care to help 1 bet they need the gov to step in now so help us Explorer owners.
I have a 2008 Ford Explorer, called U-haul today to rent a small trailer to tow behind it to move some boxes. U-haul does not rent trailers to tow behind Ford Explorer! I was shocked as I would think that the minimal requirement of any SUV is that you would be able to tow a small U-haul trailer. Checking online I find I am far from the first with this issue. Calling U-haul they site safety concerns. Calling Ford they assure me that their is no issue in using a small trailer behind my Ford Explorer. Per consumer reports, "the real lesson here is if you occasionally need to rent trailers, think twice about the new Ford Explorer. If you favor a Ford, the edge or a flex are excellent choices. But the Explorer, with all the performance, safety, and versatility offered by its modern, unibody design, won?T be welcomed at the local U-haul franchise.? my question? am I at risk towing a trailer behind my Explorer?? or is U-haul creating concerns over nothing"
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- Katy, TX, USA