Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1706308/01/200310003171Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0171, or p0174. f150 lighting and f150 harley davidson supercrew. *tt10/09/2003
1700908/01/200310003149Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with no hard fault. *tt10/09/2003
1692806/01/200310002639Various intermittent electrical concerns including but not limited to some accessories remaining powered up with the key out of the ignition, multiple system warning lights with short to power or low battery voltage diagnostic trouble codes09/09/2003
0019209/18/2000618579Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative courtesy, glove compartment, underhood, running board lamps, power windows, radio and rear wiper in the morning or after vehicle is left unattended for 45 minutes. *jb04/17/2001
0023911/13/2000616520A condition may exist with possible electronc damage occuring to the compuvalve from voltage spikes between the compuvalve connections when connecting or disconnecting the main compuvalve harness c4025. *tt03/01/2001
008704/17/2000613581Concerns with courtesy, glove compartment, underhood, running board lamps; power windows; radio; and rear wiper all inoperative in the morning or after vehicle is left unattended for 45 minutes. *mr07/21/2000
99687108/01/1999608803Vehicles built after 7/31/99 will no longer be equipped with a shield covering the starter relay and c120 / c172 electrical connectors located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. *tt12/06/1999
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
024503/04/2002636065Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt11/05/2002
466008/01/1998615196Subject regarding the nagative battery terminal cover on some vehicles. *tt01/03/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
9916408/09/1999607657Concerns with a hard to turn ignition key and / or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder. *tt10/04/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
016204/02/2001619266Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt05/22/2001
99-619305/01/1999607010Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (pats). *tt11/03/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
99-618905/01/1999607005Subject regarding abs electronic module now available for service. *t11/03/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
01211310/29/2001627774Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with p0500, p1502 and u1039 stored in powertrian control02/22/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
1529910/01/2001630202Some vehicles may exhibit corrosion at the attachment point of the starter cable b+ terminal, at the starter solenoid. *tt04/15/2002
0121810/29/2001627766Some vehicles may exhibit a no crank, no start condition due to corrosion of the starter cable b+ terminal at the starter solenoid. *tt02/22/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9922210/18/19996089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt02/11/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
980501511/01/1998613036Brief information stating that certain vehicles are equipped with a new hybrid electronic instrument cluster (hec). *tt06/16/2000

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V078000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES06V286000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V336000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V025000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V488000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES05V388000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V347000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V347000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V488000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V025000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES05V388000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V078000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES06V286000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V336000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/12/20062
 Electrical failure, malfunction, ford f150 pickup truck explosion destroyed two of my vehicles. *nm
01/01/2001150000100
 Various switches are failing, passenger side window switch, electric mirror adjust switch, fan switch for heater/ac and the most annoying is the multifunction switch which causes the wipers to come one when ever they feel like it. i also personally know of two other ford f150 owners suffering from similar problems. i think its time that ford stops using inferior parts before we all start buying dodge. *nm
09/15/2005650001
 Truck only has 65,000 miles and the odometer would go on and off when it pleased. took it to a ford dealership, and had to replace the whole instrument panel. cost lots of money. *nm
08/01/200450000102/01/2004
 Dt: the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact complained about electrical problems since the cruise control stopped working in august 2004. within a month of the cruise control malfunctioning the abs sensor illuminated on the dashboard, and the heater stopped working. approximately one month ago the power door locks stopped working. when it was hot outside, the contact turned off the lights in the vehicle he had to remove the fuse. the contact stated there was a ticking noise coming from inside the fuse box. the consumer contacted the dealership, and they told him to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test at his expense. the manufacturer explained to the dealership that the consumer felt that the electrical problems listed above were caused by the cruise control switch. *ak the consumer has since stated the power mirrors no longer work. *jb
08/02/2005104/29/2005
 Dt: 1999 ford f150. there was an under the hood fire. this occurred on august 2, 2005. the vehicle had been parked for approximately five minutes when the fire started. there was no indication that there was something wrong with the vehicle. the fire department came and there was a report. there is not yet a determination as to why the fire started. the fire was so hot, the hood was gone. the vehicle was sitting 20 feet away from a mobile home and it melted the siding. *ak *jb
10/17/20032800009/16/2001
 On multiple occasions all external and internal lights would cut off for a fraction of a second and then light back up. each time they went out once and so fast that it was barely noticed. the number of these incidents are unknown. i would say fewer than 10. the first dealership it was reported to was crescent ford in high point, nc. at the time, they did not record the issue as being reported and did not advise me that it should be checked. the problem was happening so infrequently that i did not realize it might be a serious problem. in the later part of 2003, october i believe, i stopped at a local tire distributor to have my tires balanced and rotated. i noticed from inside the store that the headlights were not off. i returned to the vehicle to attempt to turn them off by manipulating the light switch and ignition switch with no success. i had the work done at the tire store and took the truck staight to bob dunn ford in greensboro where they advised me that the fuse box had to be rewired and that it was not safe to drive. the service technician showed me a fuse that had been removed from the fuse box. the fuse was black, melted and the element in the fuse was not burned through. the cover to the fuse box had a white spot on it where the plastic was heated and charred. the dealership provided me with a vehicle to drive and my truck was repaired but at my expense. i had applied to be reimbursed by ford but have never heard any response dispite multiple calls to the dealership. after having learned of the recall for fires in parked f150's i decided this should be reported. dates provided are estimates. i would have to have the dealership records pulled to find exact dates and mileage. the mileage on the vehicle was approximately 28,000 miles but it was out of warranty as it was older than 3 years.
06/01/2005405/21/1999
 Dt: contact states the passenger side door lock is not functioning properly. the door cannot be unlocked from the outside with the electronic control. the battery has been replaced in the remote control. contact can unlock the door with the actual key. also, there are problems with the electrical system, when the windshield wipers are turned on the radio will go off. there is an appointment schedule with a service dealer for monday, june 27, 2005.*ak
06/23/2005680001
 Dt: problem occurred about two years ago initially. water goes from windshield to gem module when it rains. this causes windshield wipers to only go at a certain speed unless the vehicle is stopped or put in neutral. radio also dies when the windshield wiper problem occurs and owner believes all this is caused by the gem module getting wet. the gem module was replaced one time but the problem returned shortly afterwards. when it rains a crackling sound like bacon is heard and a burning smell is noticed. this was reported to ford and they reported no knowledge of problem and showed no interest. *jb
02/24/2005102/26/1999
 The 4 wheel drive in the consumer 1999 ford f150 engaged in low range while driving. this caused the truck to jerk, lose control and the rear end to go out.*mr the consumer had a new rear end put in but the truck has continued to go in and out of 4 wheel drive automatically. now the truck start on it's own. the consumer had to disconnect the battery to keep from burning out the starter. when the cruise control is on the transmission wouldn't shift and the rpm's raced into the red. the consumer could hear clicks under the dash while this was happening which resulted in the battery being drained. the radiator leaked. *nm
05/12/200509/20/2004
 My ford f-150 caught fire and exploded while parked in a school parking lot.
03/29/20051
 Vehicle was parked inside of the driveway. one hour later,the vehicle caught on fire. the fire department extinguished the fire. vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. *ak
01/11/200575000112/20/1999
 While traveling 75 mph on the interstate there was a loud noise, then the vehicle lost power. consumer had to make it across several lanes trying to avoid a traffic accident. vehicle had to be towed to the dealer, and it discovered that a spark plug blew out. dealer repaired the spark plug sleeve as a temporary repair.*ak...*ak
01/02/20051
 While the vehicle was parked it caught on fire on it's own. the fire department extinguished the fire. vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. *ak
02/08/2005628201
 Consumer had just started to drive the vehicle when he heard a pop. after pulling off the road to inspect the vehicle, he found nothing. he got back on the road, and the vehicle ran fine. after arriving home consumer inspected the coil, and the spark plug came right out with it.*ak 4spark plus blew out of cylinder head. *tt
08/02/20031400010
 There is a short in the electrical system that allows the radio and the instrument panel light to come on by itself at separate times when the vehicle is turned off. the dealership is unable to identify the cause of the electrical short.*ak
11/23/20041046851
 While driving about 45 mph consumer heard a loud clanking sound, only to discover that the spark plug blew out of its socket, causing the vehicle to lose power and eventually stall. *ak
10/12/200477000104/14/2001
 Pulling away from a stop light doing approx 20 mph in a 99 f-150. the spark plug on the passenger side #2 cyl. blew completely out of the head. contacted the dealership and they were absolutly no help, stating that there was no warrrenty on this item and that an approx repair cost was in the neighborhood of $3500. ended up taking it to a local reputable shop here in phx. they were able to repair it for consideribly less. i was also informed that this is a very common problem due to a poor design on fords part. why is it that loyal customers are treated this way?*ak
06/13/2004118000108/12/1999
 1999 ford f-150 blown spark plug. i replaced the spark plugs on my f-150 approximately three months ago. i replaced the original plugs with autolite double platinum plugs. yesterday (june 13, 2004) while accelerating from a stop light, i heard a loud bang from under the hood. luckily i was only about a mile away from home. once there, i raised the hood and found that the number two spark plug had been blown out of the cylinder head. it destroyed the coil pack as well. it appears that when the plug blew, it shot up into the coil pack thereby destroying the coil. since the ignition wire is part of the coil pack, it further appears that the compression of the rubber insulator acted like a spring and pushed the plug back into the oriface with enough force to break the white insulator at the bottom of the plug and and slam the tip into the electrode. i was able to remove the plug without incident. i did not find any remnants of aluminum in the spark plug threads. since the plugs were changed only a few months ago, i still had the old plugs. the damaged plug was replaced with one of the old plugs. the threads felt as though they were still intact, and i was able to get the replacement plug back in without any modifications. it was tightened down, just snug, not tight. the coil pack on that cylinder had to be replaced. the cost from autozone was approximately $45.00. i will continue to watch and listen for any tell-tale signs of the plugs backing out as described on the f-150 web page. i do recall a ticking noise about 2-3 days prior to the incident.*ak
05/20/20041000050010/01/1999
 Digital odometer light turns on & off. door ajar light, dome light, and automatic door locks go on & off also. electrical problems may be the gem module. seat belts do not retract getting cut/damaged from door latch when door is closed, they have been replaced once already. ford engineers were notified nearly six months ago but no reply. *la
03/05/2004401/10/1999
 Door switches for lights fail to turn off interior lights, have seen same problem with several other truck of same year. *jb
540001010/12/2001
 Water was getting down into the dashboard and causing windshield wipers to stop. the windshield wipers work normal when the vehicle is in neutral or park. *ak the wipers would only work on low, the radio would cut off when driving in the rain which would happen after 10 minutes, the vehicle wouldn't turn over. the diagnosis was that harness assembly needed to be repaired at the starter assembly. there was a clicking sound coming from under the dash, and the theft light flashed. the mechanic found a bad gem module which also caused the blower to stay on and drain the battery. the heater bower wound not shut off intermittently when shutting the trunk off and had to be manually shut off. *sc
800001
 While driving spark plug blew out of the cylinder head and a loud noise was heard. the noise startled the driver who lost control of the vehicle momentarily. the cylinder head was replaced. *ak
07/18/200360000107/04/1999
 July 2003 my electronic odometer blinks out. i have had to tap the glass to ge tit to come back on this is usually when 1st starting the truck. now the odometer will blink out while i am driving and then turn back on. i have on 67,000 miles. plus the driver side window motor is making a grinding noise when the window is going up. also october 31 the gear shifter will no disengage while i am applying the brake to go from park to reverse. *ak
05/31/200328000103/01/2003
 Ford f-150 lightning spark plug blow out. *la
09/01/2003100730107/20/2001
 Spark plug blew out of number three cylinder. cost between $1900 to 2000 to repair.*ak
08/25/200314575104/01/1999
 While backing out of a parking space at 8 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards up to 60 mph. the shifter was moved drive and the vehicle continued to accelerate forward. the brakes would not stop the vehicle. as a result the vehicle slammed into an embankment. vehicle was taken to the dealer where the replaced the mass air glow sensor and throttle assembly. *ak the bed of the truck was pushed outward on the passenger side. the dealer cleaned and lubed the latches. the passenger side striker was shimmed and adjusted. *ts *nlm
06/02/20021
 Consumer states electrical system failed. dealer notified.*ak
07/01/200385500309/04/1999
 3 spark plugs on my 99 f150 have backed themselves out, causing immediate engine decompression. the only way to adequately repair is to completely remove the head, a multi-day, multi-dollar task. viewing auto message boards suggest i am not alone in this experience. apparently there is some defect in the triton v8 engine design, although my research shows ford has not addressed this issue. *ak
06/27/200310005/30/2001
 I bought the 99 f-150 used. i've owned it for 2 years and in those two years spent over 3000 dollars repairing it. i cant handle the thought of keeping a truck that cost so much in repairs. and now the dealer tells me i need a new transmission. this is one week after i spent over 500 replacing the spark plugs, fuel filter, and getting the fuel injectors cleaned. i have only 58,000 miles on the thing and was told by the dealer that the plugs don't need to be touched for 100,000 miles. well it was missing and that was the problem. the truck slams into gear between 1 and 2, and now the problem is my transmission is bad. at 58,000 miles? and i've never even towed anything. just regular wear and tear? i think these trucks must be lemons. after i get the transmission fixed, i'll have spent $5,600 in a two year span. i have to sell it because the repairs are more than the payment. i guess that's why it was sold to me when it was only two years. old. *nlm
05/23/2003117124
 My family and i were traveling on the interstate when our gauges on our truck began to go from zero to one hundred miles per hour back and forth. our gas gauge would from full to empty. all gauges on the dash would go crazy. our battery light had come on a few miles before this occurred. we lost all power and our truck decelerated quickly on the interstate. we found a parts store and put on a new alternator and battery thinking that would do the job. as we continued our trip, the gauges began to do the same thing within ten miles of changing alternator and battery. i would like to know if there is a flaw in 1999 ford f150's. we checked all fuses and have no idea why this occurred. the truck cannot be driven because it will shut off while driving. *tt
02/01/200340000108/01/1999
 I own a 1999 ford f-150 lariet and the power locks are malfunctioning on both sides. i have a neighbor with a 2001 f-150 and he has the identical problem. the locks work at times and then don't at others. i am only at 45000 miles and am out of warranty but wanted to know if this is a ford recognized flaw. *jb
09/02/2002109/01/1999
 Consumer states the circuit board on the vehicle has malfunctioned causing the brake lights to stop working. contacted dealer and the dealer is aware of the problem but have no rememdy. *jb *yh
09/19/1999207/13/1999
 Truck was unstable with cause unknown by dealership. owner has taken vehicle in for corrective action several times, however nothing has changed. vehicle vibrates excessively when at idle with rpm gauge fluctuating up/down. *ak consumer states that the engine runs rough, oil level dropped and there was a clicking noise in which the dealer replaced the fan blade and fan clutch. rear brakes experienced grinding, dealer applied a silencer to the front and rear brake pads. consumer has experienced several problems with the a/c and heater, problems still exists. vehicle uses a lot of gas, idles rough and experiences small hesitation upon acceleration. vehicle kicks into gear. vehicle drifts to the right, while driving at higher speeds, vehicle and steering wheel vibrate. driver side rear view mirror rattles when closing door, when everything is closed there is an outside noise, dealer resealed the windshield. when turning on the lights, the clock and a/c are delayed. there is a whining noise when turning steering wheel. window control buttons stick at times, dealer replaced the window switch. *slc
04/01/2002106/01/1999
 Door ajar indicator stays illuminated. interior and cargo lights stay illuminated although doors are shut, also drivers side door is the only one that is used. problem has been going on for 3 months.*ak. consumer also stated if the key is in the igniton the bell will go off.*jb
10/15/1998
 Faulty electrical wiring causing erratic operation of different parts in vehicle, such as power windows do not to work properly and cause the motor to overheat/ no brakes/no tail lights and malfunctioning of cruise control. vehicle been in the dealer shop on two occasions, problem still has not be resolved, and vehicle still in the dealer shop. dealer would not give consumer a loaner until they can correct the problem. can nhtsa help or provide additional information on this matter. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
10/06/200568000105/15/1999
 Dt: the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. at 3 am while sleeping the contact woke up to the sound of the anti alarm system going off. went out and found that the hood melted and the fire was coming out of the front of the vehicle. called 911. in the meantime the contact's husband tried to put the flames out with an extinguisher. the vehicle burned completely except for the back bumper and the back tires. then , basically the fire department came and put the fire out. after the fire was put out the contact called the insurance company, and they investigated the fire, and found out that the fire was started due to the alternator. two days prior to the vehicle catching on fire the contact received manufacturer's recall 05528 concerning cruise control deactivation switch. never changed the alternator or the wires. the contact's boat and home were damaged . *ak
03/30/2000107/22/2000
 Noise in the engine due to worn idler pulley, belt and alternator. *mjs
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
08/09/200560000106/27/2004
 Dt: 2001 ford f150. the cruise control sensor caught on fire on august 9, 2005. the consumer was driving the vehicle when this happened. smoke started coming out of the hood, he pulled over. the smoke and flames were coming from the sensor. the fire department was not called. the vehicle was then driven to the dealership, they stated it was not under warranty, and it was not a recall item . consumer had to pay for the damages $120 plus for the fuses that blew out. *al
07/20/2005500002
 Dt the brake lights were not working, checked the bulbs, had a topper wired into them . took that off and disconnected it. tried flashers, they worked. checked fuses, figured it was one of the two switches, either the one on the reservoir or the one the pedal up under the dashboard. found out yesterday on july 20, 2005. *ak
311/01/2000
 Fuse connected to the brake lights blew out three times. dealer could not determine the cause. it was later determined that circuit #13 controlled the stop lamp, turn signals, hazards lights and speed control module. the consumer believes this is a dangerous combination. *ak *nlm
10/20/1999
 Vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problem with fuse blowing out whenever turn signal or four- way flasher is used. dealer was not contacted at this time. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
08/08/20036300004/05/2001
 I have had a new transmission and motor,5 speed 4.2l v-6,put in at 55,000 miles. now at 73,000 miles it has a miss when you accelerate or go up a hill. dealer told me to replace the plugs and wires so i did. it still does it and now they are tailing me to replace the coil pack, any suggestions? *nlm
07/22/2002101/01/2000
 Passenger side rear cylinder spark plug mount stripped and blew the spark plug out causing engine damage. dealer told me the head needed to be replaced $$$$. i contacted ford and they couldn't find any information on the problem i had. they forwarded the complaint on to their engineering department and i have asked for an arbitration package for the 'dispute settlement board'. same problem as oid id: 760618
08/15/19995008/01/1999
 Vehicle stalls for no reason intermittently, dealer changed fuel, but that failed to correct the problem. *ak
 While traveling and without any indication vehicle stalled. engine check light came on, and steering wheel locked up. please provide further information.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
03/03/200302/11/2002
 Vehicle is a 1999 ford f-150 and it has approx. 54,000 miles on it. the evening of march 3 the truck began to run weird and it began to not run correctly.the morning after i brought it to a reair garage and the computer showed that there was a detination in the motor. the ignition coil was bad the mechanic informed me that he needed to replace all eight coils. this cost me 905 dollars. i don't believe that this problem should have occured because it has lower mles. i would like to know if this is an occuring problem with the 5.4 triton v8. i'm not happy with the money that i had to put into my truck, i bought a newer vehicle to waive some cost of vehicle repairs but this was a rediculous amount for a repair.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
01/04/20051
 My neighbor and i lived in a duplex with adjoining garages in which she would park her ford f-150 pickup. at approx. 11 pm on 1/4/05, my son woke me up to say he smelled smoke. when we went outside we saw my neigbors truck engulfed in flames and the garage itself was starting to burn. by the time the firefighters arrived and put out the fire, both our garages were destroyed along with part of her duplex. the rest of the dwelling had extensive smoke, heat and water damage. the fire investigators did not come up with a definite cause of the fire, but two of the three felt it started with the truck. do i have any recourse in this matter as i lost a substantial amount of property? i would appreciate any information you could give. thank you.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
05/14/200582000610/26/2004
 Dt: bought a used truck, and after the warranty expired had to replace the starter/the ball joints/he upper tie rods, and the control arm on both sides. engine manifold split, and exhaust system rusted. later, while driving tie rods came off. there was a slight drop at the entrance to the parking lot, and as vehicle went back up the drop, it slid and there was an impact. got out of the car, and saw that the tie rod came off and gouged into the pavement. spoke to the manager of country club chevrolet, and he simply gave consumer a discount on parts and labor. yesterday he went to a certified used vehicle dealer and asked for the 88-point inspection,, and they were unable to provide that information. *ak
11/29/2001110/24/2001
 Ignition wire on starter has broke off, dealer was notified.*ak consumer stated the wiring harness has too much weight to the starter.*slc
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
05/30/2006154000104/22/1999
 I was braking for lunch when i open the drivers door of my f-150 when it burst into flames. the wiring in the door controls was melted. it was a good thing i was not in the truck when the fire occurred! *nm
12/03/20031000001
 Vehicle had been parked for 10 minutes when the consumer started to smell smoke. consumer noticed that vehicle was on fire. contacted the fire department, who responded to put the fire out. vehicle as totaled. please be advised this vehicle does not have cruise control.*ak
11/27/200466000111/26/2003
 1999 ford f-150 caught fire and burned to a total loss at 3:00 a.m. *ak
09/10/2004790001
 While vehicle was parked in driveway vehicle caught on fire. left front fender was most severely damaged. fire's origin appeared to be on left rear of engine compartment. *ak
05/09/20031
 The sparks plug wires burned up every 30,000 miles. the consumer was informed it would cost 200.00 to replace. *jb
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 Wiring assembly failed. nlm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
06/13/20051200001
 Dt: while driving at 35-45 mph vehicle caught on fire. the flame scame from under the hood. *ak
06/10/200556000109/07/2000
 Dt: ford f150 1999. before the fire, there was a problem with fuses starting on 6/9/05. there was no turn signal. the turn signals returned after replacing the fuse/brake lights, hazards, owner thought it was fuse #23 or 20. the vehicle caught on fire while sitting in the driveway. the fire occurred in the wires going into the master cylinder under hood. there was a smell coming from under the hood the same day of fire at about 12:30 and then fire happened at 6 pm. when outside owner smelled a strong odor like smoke. then smoke came from under hood. the owner opened the hood and there were flames about 6 inches high coming out. the fire was put out by hose and then owner tried to start vehicle. started it and didn't smoke, but there was a blown fuse that governed the hazard lights, etc. owner believed it was an electrical fire. the fire department was not called nor police. there were no pictures were taken. vehicle is now at the local mechanic. also, owner has contacted local dealership. the owner will attempt today to contact ford. vehicle is not a total loss, only some of the wires were burnt and some melted in cruise control switch. owner is aware that there is an investigation. *ak *sc *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
02/05/20040
 Heater switch that increases and decreases the heat has been replaced 5 times since i've had the vehicle. vehicle had 8,000 miles when i bought it.

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