Thomas MVP EF problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
24 distinct recall campaigns
83,668 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 to 2008 model years. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 6 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 50.0% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 2; Structure:Body:Bumpers: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
2000: 2; 2006: 3; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10149298 · 2006-02-02 (February 2, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A BUILD UP OF ROAD SALT CORROSION ON THE FUEL TANK. THE CORROSION CAUSED A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE LEAK WAS DISCOVERED DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. THE FUEL TANK WAS CLEANED AND THE HOLE WAS PATCHED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RETURNED.
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149298 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149299 · 2006-02-02 (February 2, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A BUILD UP OF ROAD SALT CORROSION ON THE FUEL TANK. THE CORROSION CAUSED A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE LEAK WAS DISCOVERED DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. THE FUEL TANK WAS CLEANED AND THE HOLE WAS PATCHED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RETURNED.
Owner-reported narrative. 91,878 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149299 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 861106 · 2000-04-28 (April 28, 2000)
METAL GUARDS ON HEADLIGHTS ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE, WHICH COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE LEAKAGE, AND LOSS OF BRAKING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 861106 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 861108 · 2000-04-28 (April 28, 2000)
METAL GUARDS ON HEADLIGHTS ARE RUBBING AGAINST BRAKE LINE, WHICH COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE LEAK, AND A LOSS OF BRAKING. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 861108 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4 |
1994: 3; 1995: 4; 1996: 4; 1997: 6; 1998: 8; 1999: 10; 2000: 11; 2001: 10; 2002: 9; 2003: 6; 2004: 6; 2005: 5; 2006: 4; 2007: 4; 2008: 4