Model year record

1999 Ford F-250

14 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 702 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V385000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,100,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2011-07-29
Owners notified: 2011-09-12

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V286000

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,200,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-08-01
Owners notified: 2006-08-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V388000

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-09-07
Owners notified: 2005-09-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V068000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable

Component: Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 51,846
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-03-11
Owners notified: 2002-04-05

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, FAILURE OF THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE INPUT BUTTON COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TO HOLD THE VEHICLE STATIONARY.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND THE CONTROLLER AND VERIFY THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V284000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 4,500
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-09-21
Owners notified: 2000-11-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE."

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V311000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 107,540
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-11-04
Owners notified: 1999-12-01

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND 8 FOOT BOXES, MAY NOT FULLY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER CRASH TEST, A FUEL TANK VAPOR RECOVERY VALVE SEPARATED INTERNALLY. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT STATIC ROLLOVER TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE EXCEEDED THE SPECIFIED RATE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOP PLATE ASSEMBLY ON THE VEHICLE FRAME TO PREVENT RECOVERY VALVE CONTACT WITH A FRAME CROSSMEMBER DURING THE IMPACT SEQUENCE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V219000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 245,300
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-08-12
Owners notified: 1999-12-01

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 8 FOOT BEDS, DO NOT FULLY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL TANK FRONT STRAP ISOLATOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY POSITIONED WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE STRAP CUTTING THE TANK DURING A 30 MPH FRONT BARRIER TEST, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE.

Safety risk

DURING THE SUBSEQUENT STATIC ROLLOVER TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE EXCEEDED THE SPECIFIED RATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE FRONT STRAP ISOLATOR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V093002

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 102,700
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-04-27
Owners notified: 1999-08-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6" BEDS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH JUNE 4, 1999, DO NOT NOT FULLY SATISFY THE POST CRASH TEST STATIC ROLLOVER REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." CONTACT BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND A FUEL TANK LOCATOR BRACKET DURING A FRONT BARRIER IMPACT TEST RESULTED IN A CUT IN THE TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK LOCATOR BRACKET WITH A SIMILAR BRACKET WHOSE DESIGN HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCORPORATE MORE ROUNDED SURFACES WHERE CONTACT WITH THE TANK OCCURS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V093001

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 293,650
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-04-27
Owners notified: 1999-08-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6" AND 8" BEDS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 21, 1999, DO NOT NOT FULLY SATISFY THE POST CRASH TEST STATIC ROLLOVER REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." SIX ATTACHMENT BOLTS (M12 BOLTS) MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE 30 MPH FRONT BARRIER TEST ALLOWING THE BOLTS TO SHIFT OR BECOME DETACHED, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL AUGMENT THE BOX-TO-CHASSIS ATTACHMENT BY INSTALLING BOX-TO-CHASSIS RETAINING CABLES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V062001

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 898,739
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-03-30
Owners notified: 1999-03-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.

Safety risk

IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V303000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component: Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 20
Reported to NHTSA: 1998-12-01
Owners notified: 1999-01-03

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE CAST TOW HOOKS CHANGES THE CRASH PULSE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACTS AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT CALIBRATED TO THIS NEW CRASH PULSE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY IN LOWER SPEED IMPACTS THAN DESIGN INTENT.

Safety risk

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAST TOW HOOKS WITH FORGED HOOKS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V192000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component: Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,500
Reported to NHTSA: 1998-08-24
Owners notified: 1998-08-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY NOT HAVE FULLY SEATED INTO THE ACCELERATOR BRACKET AT TIME OF INSTALLATION. IF THE CABLE IS NOT FULLY SEATED INTO THIS BRACKET, THE CABLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BRACKET.

Safety risk

A LOOSE CABLE CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE NOT FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSE AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A RETAINING CLIP TO THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE FITTING AT THE ACCELERATOR BRACKET.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V194000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,700
Reported to NHTSA: 1998-08-19
Owners notified: 1998-08-14

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR O-RING MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL. IF THE O-RING IS DAMAGED, FUEL VAPOR OR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.

Safety risk

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V116000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component: Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 90,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1998-05-29
Owners notified: 1998-05-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR RIVETS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CRIMPED DURING THE SUB-ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Safety risk

IF A RIVET IS NOT CRIMPED, THE FLEX JOINT CAN ROTATE ON THE SHAFT AND THERE WOULD BE A REDUCTION IN OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT RIVETS AND REPLACE ANY SHAFTS WITH UNCRIMPED RIVETS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Tires	54	51,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	47	76,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	34	40,023 mi
Air bags: frontal	29	71,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	25	103,964 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	23	89,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	23	73,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	21	63,271 mi
Vehicle speed control	20	58,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	18	—
Engine	16	147,086 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	15	6,000 mi
Interior lighting	12	4,678 mi
Unknown or other	12	162,709 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	11	—
Fuel/propulsion system	10	107,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	10	—
Steering	10	73,000 mi
Electrical system	9	80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	9	99,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	9	160,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	9	—
Air bags	8	67,000 mi
Structure: body: door	8	—
Suspension	8	4,678 mi
Suspension: front	8	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	8	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	7	—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	7	—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	7	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	6	60,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector	6	57,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	6	93,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	5	61,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	5	—
Power train: manual transmission	5	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	5	3,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	5	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	4	94,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	4	—
Power train	4	245,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	4	—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	4	55,364 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	4	165,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	4	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	3	—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	3	—
Parking brake	3	160,000 mi
Power train: driveline	3	—
Seat belts: front: anchorage	3	—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	3	—
Wheels	3	—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	3	94,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	2	61,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	2	—
Electrical system: ignition	2	—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	2	—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	2	—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	2	140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	89,000 mi
Equipment	2	72,535 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack	2	—
Exterior lighting: tail lights	2	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	2	—
Fuel system, diesel	2	94,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	2	160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable	2	100,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs	2	—
Seats	2	4,678 mi
Service brakes	2	180,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	2	4,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	2	—
Structure: body	2	165,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	2	—
Structure: frame and members	2	217,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	2	—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	2	—
Suspension: rear	2	131,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	—
Wheels: rim	2	—
Air bags: side/window	1	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	97,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	395,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	1	—
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	1	—
Fuel system, other	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	1	—
Parking brake: conventional	1	—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	1	148,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	1	25,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	69,600 mi
Steering: column	1	—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	—
Steering: linkages	1	—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment	1	—
Structure	1	4,678 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	—
Suspension: front: hub	1	—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system	1	—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: lines and fittings	1	—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	1	—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	189,000 mi
Suspension: multiple axle	1	189,000 mi
Tires: bead	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	—
Visibility: windshield	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	50,000 mi

The 1998 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.