Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 136000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that both the air conditioner and the heater were inoperable. the contact was also unable to use the defroster system. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the flapper that was inside the heater blower failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 136,000. the current mileage was approximately 146,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 02/20/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that while parked, the windshield wipers activated independently. the failure recurred constantly when the left turn signal was activated. additionally, the odometer reading would not display on the instrument panel and the rear sliding window allowed precipitation to enter the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. kmj | |||
| 02/20/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated while parked the windshield wipers activated on their own. the failure occurred constantly when the left turn signal was activated. additionally, the odometer reading would not display on the instrument panel and the rear sliding window allowed precipitation to enter the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. da | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 85000 | 1 | |
| The windshield leaks on this model style and the water runs down to the gem module and fuse box causing the gem module to short out and the electronics do what ever they want to. the truck will start on its own even if off or running and driving with the starter engaging. windows roll down the alarm activates radio comes on all the electronics come on at there own even when parked with the engine off and the key removed. this is a very common problem from my research to tens of thousands of these trucks. this is very dangerous due to the car can even engage the transmission as well as it can cut off while driving as it has with myself. this part is very expensive and the leak is very common. *tr | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 85000 | ||
| The windshiel leaks on this model style and the ater runs down to the gem module and fuse box causing the gem module to short out and the electronics do what ever they want to. the truck will start on its own even if off or running and driving with the starter ingauging. windows roll down the alarm actvates radio comes on all the electronics come on at there own even when parked with the engine off and the key removed. this is a very common problem from my research to tens of thouands of these trucks. this is very dangerous due to the car can even engage the transmission as well as it can cut off while driving as it has with myself. this part is very expesive and the leak is very common. | |||
| 07/20/2012 | 243000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and ignited in flames. the contact stated that the vehicle was driven earlier that day but the vehicle seemed to function normally. the contact stated that the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. there was a fire report filed and the fire department advised that the fire originated from the instrument panel. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 243,000. | |||
| 07/20/2012 | 243000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and ignited in flames. the contact stated that the vehicle was driven earlier that day but the vehicle seemed to function normally. the contact stated that the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. there was a fire report filed and the fire department advised that the fire originated from the instrument panel. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 243,000. kmj | |||
| 07/20/2012 | 243000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and ignited into flames. the contact stated that the vehicle was driven earlier that day but the vehicle seemed normal. the contact stated that the fire department came and extinguished the fire. there was a fire report made and it stated that the fire originated from the instrument panel and the vehicle was destroyed. the cause of the fire was unknown. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that there was nothing that could be done. the failure mileage was 243,000. ap | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 218270 | ||
| The engine surges or quits as i am driving. this happens every 8 to 10 miles. i can be going 75 mph on the freeway when it quits and i have to shut off the ignition to restart it. this is at least the ninth time this truck has done this since it was new. i think you can imagine what it's like to be going 75 miles per hour and your engine quits and you are left with no power steering, or brakes. this will be the ninth coil i have replaced on this motor. ford is completely aware that there has been a problem for years with this size motor. i can't believe an engine that shuts off at 75 miles per hour has not been considered a safety concern before. | |||
| 01/25/2011 | 124000 | ||
| I own a 1999 ford f-150 with the 5.4 liter triton engine and it has blown out 2 different spark plugs in the last year. the first one happened traveling down i-95 and the secon one happened in a 35 mph zone. | |||
| 06/04/2009 | 190000 | 1 | |
| Hvac interior fan begins to be intermediate at all setting but highest setting. the resistor fails on all but highest setting. short in wire harness started a smoldering fire at connector. all resistors are open air and rusted assumed do to its proximity to the evaporator. failure exactly like this one experienced by other owners. http://www.f150online.com/forums/articles-how-tos/378955-heater-blower-fan-fix-only-high-speed.html. *tr | |||
| 02/12/2009 | 1 | ||
| My husband went to the store and when he came out, our truck was on fire. the fire dept. said it was electrical. *tr | |||
| 07/19/2008 | 112000 | 1 | 11/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the vehicle caught fire under the hood while parked. a fire report was filed. the manufacturer investigated the failure and concluded that the fire was caused by the vehicle speed control sensor. the manufacturer will replace the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 112,000. updated 09/04/08 *bf updated 09/09/08. *jb | |||
| 01/16/2006 | 89000 | 15 | 08/16/2001 |
| Water entering through cowling (the slotted metal piece between the hood and the wind screen) leaks into the passenger compartment on the driver side and onto the ignition components causing a short circuit of these parts. these parts are the fuse box(cjb), generic electronic module(gem) power distribution box(pdb) and other electroic parts and wire connectors. the parts thet do not fail will corrode and cause intermittent electrical problems. for example, ac/heater fan and turn signals will continue to operate without key in the ignition. dome light and wind screen wipers will start and stop without being physically turned on. the engine will not start or it can stop without turning off the ignition switch. the repair is all affected parts must be cleared of corrision or replaced at consumer cost and the leak must be found and sealed. ford has a service bulletin #16928 dated 6/27/03 on this covering f-150's from 1997 to 2003. this should be considered dangerous and there needs to be a manufacturer recall for this. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 5000 | 25 | 04/20/1999 |
| I have had my f150 for 7 years and have had very few problems. bad fuel injector and the recall for the cruise control. i have been having trouble with my wipers coming on by themselves. i called my local ford dealer (columbia ford, longview,wa) and they said they had not seen this problem before. i did a little research on the web and found your tsb 00-9-6 which describes this problem to a tee. i called the dealer back and was advised i would have to absorb the entire cost for the repair? since they have known about this problem since 2000 and did not recall for this bad switch (see your tsb) install revised multi-function switch do i have any recourse in this matter. like the cruise control switch recalled last year is there a chance of fire? it can be disconcerting to be driving along in 90 degree weather and have your wipers turn on by themselves. i have found many complaints about this at a number of car site it's being called ghost wipers the above listed tsb was issued in 2000 but owners were not notified. i believe this is a safety issue that should have been recalled when found. this may have been going on for the past 6 years, the wipers turn on once and you think maybe you hit the switch on the steering wheel by accident. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 03/09/2007 | 210000 | 1 | 03/01/2006 |
| 1999 ford f-150 was sitting in driveway, when a fire started under hood. origin seems to be at brake master cylinder. all plastic components under hood melted and wiring was completely destroyed. *jb | |||
| 01/26/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 03/09/2003 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. the contact stated that on 01/27/2007 the vehicle was parked on the street, when a neighbor alerted him that the vehicle was on fire. the contact stated that the vehicle was not working any differently prior to the fire. the vehicle had been turned off for approximately 40 minutes, when it began smoking and caught on fire. *ak made 3rd attempt 10/16/07 left message. *lj | |||