- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain limousines stretched over 60 inches fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 109, "New pneumatic tires," and no. 110, "Tire selection and rims."
- The risk
- The vehicle weight could exceed the maximum load rating for the tire, increasing the risk of premature tire wear or blowout.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace all 5 tires (including the spare tire) with michelin tires (225/70r16 107t reinforced white sidewall) with a sufficiently higher load rating. Ford has agreed to conduct the entire recall to remedy this non-compliance. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Viking Limousine Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Viking Limousine with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2000 for the tires. For comparison, the 2000 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Limousine year, for its age
#442 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Viking Limousine problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 Viking Limousine recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2001 Viking Limousine
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Dt*: the contact stated the wheel stud threading backed out and 3 of the 4 wheel studs came out completely on the left side. The rim on the trailer was ruined due to this problem. After this incident was no longer drivable. The trailer is a hauling trailer.
Viking Limousine: every year compared
All Limousine years2001 Viking Limousine vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Viking Limousine | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2001 Viking Legend | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Viking Limousine
Does the 2001 Viking Limousine have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Viking Limousine: tires (November 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Viking Limousine?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Viking Limousine had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 4, 2006 and the latest on August 4, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Viking Limousine a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Viking Limousine year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2001 Viking Limousine has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data