My vehicle exhibits cracks in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the belt molding on both the passenger and driver's sides. These cracks are rusting and in time will compromise the integrity of the doors and thereby the safety of the passenger compartment.
1997 Ford F-250 body complaints
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Structure of the body had a crack. Crack is started at the window opening, and was working its way rearward. Also, noticed when washing vehicle paint was chipping because the crack behind the window on the driver's side door post was getting bigger.
Left front crossmember developed a crack near the steering box car had clonk in front end dealer inspected and found crack - told by ford dealer that the procedure was to weld the crossmember back in place and they would warranty it for 12 mths/12000 miles (only). Vehicle is still under factory warranty (bumper to bumper) 36000 miles. Ford motor company told us to follow dealer's advice..work done was shoddy...and to my knowledge welding weakens the frame...welder also made burn marks in cross member thus weakening metal more. Frame should last the life of the vehicle and not crack already..or be warrantied for 12 months...need advice...feel vehicle is unsafe...have taken pictures of horrid welding job.
Crack in drivers door frame near the lower right corner around the window.
Unable to get recall work performed on the rear cradle bolts due to dealer problem.
The vehicle veers towards the right when it's in operation. The manufacturer has been contacted. Also, replaced front left hub cap, and twist in frame.
While driving 35 MPH the a frame broke, and the vehicle had no steering.
Front end misalignment causing vehicle to vibrate and premature wear of tires. In addition, belt tensioner roller makes noise when vehicle is started, and popping noise from cab when driving over uneven surfaces due to cab mounting bolts to frame being loose.
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