Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control (16.5% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 3.2× the median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 · 16.5% | Recalled | Recall 08V051000 · Recall 07V336000 |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 19 · 10.4% | not available | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter | 17 · 9.3% | not available | — |
| Seats | 13 · 7.1% | Recalled | Recall 93V193000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 9 · 4.9% | Recalled | Recall 96I002000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 9 · 4.9% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 182 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 08V051000 · 2008 · reported 02/04/2008
AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V336000 · 2007 · reported 08/03/2007
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 02I003000 · 2002 · reported 10/15/2002
SOME HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES HAVE RESULTED IN FUEL TANK PUNCTURES AND FIRES IN CVPI VEHICLES. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 93V193000 · 1993 · reported 11/23/1993
IF THIS OCCURS, CURRENT FLOW CAN HEAT THE CONNECTOR ANDRELEASE FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 96I002000 · 1996 · reported 03/13/1996
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 99V124000 · 1999 · reported 05/19/1999
A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 98V322000 · 1998 · reported 12/16/1998
IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 97V024000 · 1997 · reported 03/04/1997
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE HOOD OPENING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V194000 · 1995 · reported 10/11/1995
IF THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRACKET FRACTURED AT BOTH BOLT HOLES, THE STEERING CONTROL ARM CAN CONTACT THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT DESENGAGE UPON TAPPING ON BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER.”NHTSA complaint 898941 — filed 11/08/2001 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“CRUISE CONTROL FAILED, RESEMBLES NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 99V124000 MINUS UNDERHOOD FIRE. CONTACTED FORD 05-04-00 - RESPONSE NOT ON THEIR VIN LIST OF AFFECTED VEHICLES. REFERENCED…”NHTSA complaint 722271 — filed 05/04/2000 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“DURING RECALL REPAIR 99V-124 OF THE SPPED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CONSUMER FEELS DEALER MADE ADDITIONAL REPAIRS (DRIVE BELT, DIAGNOSTIC TEST, T-CONNECTOR AND HOSE FOR PCV)…”NHTSA complaint 552243 — filed 09/03/1999 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 30 of 182 NHTSA complaints (16.5%), followed by power train:automatic transmission (19), power train:automatic transmission:torque converter (17), seats (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. 4 deaths were reported.
Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 08V051000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
