2000 Ford F-150: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Jul 13, 2006 · Electrical · 43,930 miles · OH

The vehicle started however, I was unable to shift it into gear. After three calls to a ford dealership, I was advised to shift it into neutral, start it then shift it into drive. I was able to drive it home however, the power windows & windshield wipers were not working. I heard "clicking" noises coming from the fuse box. After placing it into drive, the radio would not work. When I placed it in park, the radio started working. When using the panel/floor defrost, I heard an electrical shorting noise coming from under the hood. On 1/23/05, it would not start; only the lights on the dashboard came on; I was unable to shift it into neutral; the engine did not turn over. The vehicle was towed to krieger ford. Initially, I was told that it needed a new starter. After further testing, I was advised that the fuse box and gem were water-logged due to water leaking into them as the result of a faulty seal in the windshield which is the original factory installed windshield. I found an article ironically titled "quality is the prime imperative with ford". The 1st paragraph states "installing windshields in vehicles has always been a pain. Fixing water leaks is the last thing you want to do in a vehicle assembly plant". The 2nd paragraph states "...has brought the number of windshield leaks significantly under 1 per 20 hours of production..." the 3rd paragraph references the word "defects". I wrote a lengthy letter dated 2/5/05 to the ceo of ford with attachments of the article, online complaints stating the same problems & questioned the september 2004 tie rod inspection procedure mailed to me from ford with regard to premature wearing and separation. I had also spoken to individuals in ford's customer service center on several occasions. I paid krieger ford over $1,000 to replace the starter (their "quick" fix), replace the gem & fuse box & remove & re-seal the windshield. Ford responded to my letter by placing me on their promotional mailing list. Documentation available.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Suspension, Tires · 60,000 miles · KY

The vehicle's upper and lower ball joints wore prematurely. The cause of the premature wear had not been determined. The consumer is concerned that the front end of the vehicle will collapse. *nm

Filed Feb 27, 2002 · Brakes · WV · 2 injuries

Consumer stated that on two occasions, brakes have failed that resulted in accidents, they have failed on other occasions but did not result in an accident, the dealer said nothing is wrong but nature of anti-lock system and he blamed it on warped rotors. The brake pedal does not vibrate when problem occurs, which is customary with warped rotors,. Each time they were testing ABS at high speeds but consumers problem occurs at slow speed.

Filed Jul 11, 2001 · Brakes · OH

Premature wear of brake pads and rotors. Dealer has replaced rotors twice, and brakes still squeak when applied. Please provide additional information.

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Brakes · MD

Consumer applied brake, pedal went to floor, no brake action. Dealer found pads worn/calipers need replacing. Left front had brake fluid leak, also consumer found brake shoe in driveway.