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 — Power Train:automatic Transmission (10.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 34 · 10.1% | Recalled | Recall 98V233000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 24 · 7.2% | Recalled | Recall 00V367000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 21 · 6.3% | Recalled | Recall 00V367000 |
| Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 20 · 6% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 19 · 5.7% | Recalled | Recall 00V367000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 · 5.7% | Recalled | Recall 00V367000 |
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 335 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 08E033000 · 2008 · reported 04/14/2008
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06E022000 · 2006 · reported 03/13/2006
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 00V367000 · 2000 · reported 11/06/2000
OVERHEATING OF THE COOLING FAN MOTOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT CAN RESULT IN SMOKE AND ODORS FROM BEARING GREASE, INSULATION AND OTHER INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 01I009000 · 2001 · reported 07/09/2001
THIS COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95E006002 · 1995 · reported 02/24/1995
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE IGNITER END CAP SEPARATES IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HOT GASES CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR CAUSE BURN INJURIES. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V232000 · 1995 · reported 12/05/1995
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V228000 · 1995 · reported 12/04/1995
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: A FRACTURE OR SEPARATION IN THIS AREA WOULD REDUCE THE LOAD THAT THE ANCHOR AND THE FRONT SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES COULD SUSTAIN, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN A VEHICLE COLLISOIN. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 94V184000 · 1994 · reported 09/29/1994
A STATIC CHARGE CAN DISCHARGE AND SERVE AS AN IGNITION SOURCE FOR FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OF THE FILLER PIPE, RESULTING IN A FLASH VAPOR IGNITION AND A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 94V203000 · 1994 · reported 10/18/1994
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 97V225000 · 1997 · reported 12/08/1997
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 98V233000 · 1998 · reported 09/18/1998
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 95V009000 · 1995 · reported 01/24/1995
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE WINDOW BREAKS, THE GLASS FRAGMENTS OF THE REAR WINDOWS EXCEED THE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS OF FMVSS NO. 205. 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.
“I FIRST TOLD THE DEALER OF A SMALL LEAK. THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND FORD REFUSES…”NHTSA complaint 706111 — filed 04/29/1999 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“I FEEL THAT THIS VEHICLE IS A LEMON AND I AM NOT GETTING ANY SATISFATION FROM FORD OR THE DEALERSHIP. I FEEL THAT LEGAL ACTION…”NHTSA complaint 705011 — filed 03/28/1999 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“THE TRANSMISSION JUST STARTED SLIPPING UPON INITIAL ACCELERATION AND THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE FLIPPED OVER TO ZERO AND STUCK. TOOK BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE I…”NHTSA complaint 704755 — filed 03/22/1999 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train:automatic transmission issues are the most-reported category, cited in 34 of 335 NHTSA complaints (10.1%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine (24), engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan (21), electrical system:wiring:front underhood (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
335 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 12 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 08E033000. 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.
