We have had to replace the alternator 4 times in the last 3 years, all at our expenses. Our daughter was driving on I-90/94 in Wisconsin, at 70 mph, when her car lost power and she had to get over to the shoulder. Ford thinks they have solved the problem by replacing some circuit board component. In August, 2001 the front, right coil spring broke and had to be replaced. Later we found that we had not been contacted about the recall on it. One year later a rear coil spring also broke right off and had to be replaced but the rear coils were not under recall so we had to pay for that ourselves. We believe it was inferior materials because we have never had a vehicle before, of any make or model where the coils springs rusted and broke off.

- Dixon, IL, USA

Faulty engine compartment design - allows alternator and electrical system to shut down when vehicle is driven through as little as 3-4 inches of standing water on the roadway

- Niceville, FL, USA

The car has come to a dead stop several times before. Battery was replaced, alternator and other items rewired. Dealer said similar events have occured on few other cars.

- Fairborn, OH, USA

The car has come to a dead stop several times before. Battery was replaced, alternator and other items rewired. Dealer said similar events have occured on few other cars.

- Fairborn, OH, USA

Alternator belt slips in wet weather.

- West Palm, FL, USA

When driving the vehicle in wet conditions the charger light comes on and the steering gets tight.

- Marlton, NJ, USA

Alternator failed.

- Victorvill, CA, USA