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Aug 25, 2015 Electrical System Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1989 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER DIED AT THE SCENE AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A HEAD INJU...

Aug 25, 2015 Electrical System Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1989 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER DIED AT THE SCENE AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A HEAD INJU...

Nov 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,594 mi

RUSTED METAL BRAKE LINE FROM THE OE BRAKE LINE SPLICE FORWARD OF THE FUEL TANK TO THE LINE SPLITTER AT THE REAR AXEL ALLOWED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. AS THE LINE WAS REMOVED TO REPLACE, SEEPAGE ON THE RUSTED LINE TO THE LEFT BRAKE FROM THE SPLITTER WAS OBSERVED. AS A PRECAUTION, THE RIGHT REAR LINE WA...

Nov 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,594 mi

RUSTED METAL BRAKE LINE FROM THE OE BRAKE LINE SPLICE FORWARD OF THE FUEL TANK TO THE LINE SPLITTER AT THE REAR AXEL ALLOWED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. AS THE LINE WAS REMOVED TO REPLACE, SEEPAGE ON THE RUSTED LINE TO THE LEFT BRAKE FROM THE SPLITTER WAS OBSERVED. AS A PRECAUTION, THE RIGHT REAR LINE WA...

Aug 15, 2004 Steering

THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE PULLING INTO THE PARKING SPACE AT MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. THE POWER STEERING BRACKET, OR BRACE, GM PART # 10045287 6.006 BROKE AND THE POWER STEERING UNIT, BELT, AND OTHER ITEMS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY AND THE DEALER TOWED I...

Aug 15, 2004 Steering

THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE PULLING INTO THE PARKING SPACE AT MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. THE POWER STEERING BRACKET, OR BRACE, GM PART # 10045287 6.006 BROKE AND THE POWER STEERING UNIT, BELT, AND OTHER ITEMS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY AND THE DEALER TOWED I...

Jul 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BRAKES WENT OUT AND STARTED ON FIRE. BAFFLES ON ENGINE EXHAUST RUSTED OUT AND LAYED ON FRAME TOUCHING STARTER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH STARTED BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE FROM OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH APPROXIMATELY SAME TIME AS BAFFLE RUSTED OUT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS BUBBLI...

Jul 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BRAKES WENT OUT AND STARTED ON FIRE. BAFFLES ON ENGINE EXHAUST RUSTED OUT AND LAYED ON FRAME TOUCHING STARTER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH STARTED BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE FROM OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH APPROXIMATELY SAME TIME AS BAFFLE RUSTED OUT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS BUBBLI...

Jul 12, 2002 Electrical System Fire

BRAKES WENT OUT AND STARTED ON FIRE. BAFFLES ON ENGINE EXHAUST RUSTED OUT AND LAYED ON FRAME TOUCHING STARTER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH STARTED BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE FROM OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH APPROXIMATELY SAME TIME AS BAFFLE RUSTED OUT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS BUBBLI...

Jul 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BRAKES WENT OUT AND STARTED ON FIRE. BAFFLES ON ENGINE EXHAUST RUSTED OUT AND LAYED ON FRAME TOUCHING STARTER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH STARTED BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE FROM OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH APPROXIMATELY SAME TIME AS BAFFLE RUSTED OUT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS BUBBLI...

Jul 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BRAKES WENT OUT AND STARTED ON FIRE. BAFFLES ON ENGINE EXHAUST RUSTED OUT AND LAYED ON FRAME TOUCHING STARTER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH STARTED BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE FROM OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH APPROXIMATELY SAME TIME AS BAFFLE RUSTED OUT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS BUBBLI...

Jul 12, 2002 Electrical System Fire

BRAKES WENT OUT AND STARTED ON FIRE. BAFFLES ON ENGINE EXHAUST RUSTED OUT AND LAYED ON FRAME TOUCHING STARTER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH STARTED BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE FROM OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH APPROXIMATELY SAME TIME AS BAFFLE RUSTED OUT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS BUBBLI...

May 7, 2002 Steering

THIS IS THE FOURTH POWER STEERING PUMP WE HAVE PUT ON THE VEHICLE IN A YEAR.*AK

May 7, 2002 Steering

THIS IS THE FOURTH POWER STEERING PUMP WE HAVE PUT ON THE VEHICLE IN A YEAR.*AK

Sep 30, 2001 Seats

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT, RIGHT POWER SEAT MOUNT IS BROKEN. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH SEAT WILL NOT BE RETAINED. SEARCH FOR A REPLACEMENT INDICATED THAT OTHER LIKE VEHICLES ARE ALSO SUFFERING CRACKS IN THE SAME PART. THE FAILURE OF THE PART WILL CAUSE THE SEAT TO NO LONGER SUPPORT THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF ...

Sep 30, 2001 Seats

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT, RIGHT POWER SEAT MOUNT IS BROKEN. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH SEAT WILL NOT BE RETAINED. SEARCH FOR A REPLACEMENT INDICATED THAT OTHER LIKE VEHICLES ARE ALSO SUFFERING CRACKS IN THE SAME PART. THE FAILURE OF THE PART WILL CAUSE THE SEAT TO NO LONGER SUPPORT THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF ...

Jun 13, 2001 Seat Belts

NONE OF THE SAT BELTS WORK. NLM

Jun 13, 2001 Seat Belts

NONE OF THE SAT BELTS WORK. NLM

Feb 13, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER/ PASSENGER/ REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERABLE. SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT IN HOUSING MECHANISM. MOST OF THE SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER/ PASSENGER/ REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERABLE. SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT IN HOUSING MECHANISM. MOST OF THE SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Nov 30, 2000 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE NOT RETRACTING CORRECTLY. THEY DO NOT HOLD CONSUMERS TIGHTLY IN SEATS, THEY ARE LOOSE. *AK

Nov 30, 2000 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE NOT RETRACTING CORRECTLY. THEY DO NOT HOLD CONSUMERS TIGHTLY IN SEATS, THEY ARE LOOSE. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Tires

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRE P235/60R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, TIRE WAS ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD. *SLC

Sep 22, 2000 Tires

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRE P235/60R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, TIRE WAS ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD. *SLC

Sep 16, 2000 Tires

THESE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AS REPLACEMENTS TO THE ORIGINAL . I WAS TRAVLING SOUTHBOUND ON HWY 99 WHEN THE TREAD CAME OFF OF THE TIRE. I WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. AND FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE SKID AND SLIDE ENOUGH TO GET STOPPED IN THE CENTER DIVIDER OF THE HWY. THE TIRE DID NOT DEFLATE...

Sep 16, 2000 Tires

THESE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AS REPLACEMENTS TO THE ORIGINAL . I WAS TRAVLING SOUTHBOUND ON HWY 99 WHEN THE TREAD CAME OFF OF THE TIRE. I WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. AND FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE SKID AND SLIDE ENOUGH TO GET STOPPED IN THE CENTER DIVIDER OF THE HWY. THE TIRE DID NOT DEFLATE...

Aug 18, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND BEGAN TO SMOKE, ONCE THE HOOD WAS OPENED THEY FOUND THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAD CAUGHT FIRE IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE CONSUMER RECEIVED BURNS TO THE FACE. NLM

Aug 18, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND BEGAN TO SMOKE, ONCE THE HOOD WAS OPENED THEY FOUND THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAD CAUGHT FIRE IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE CONSUMER RECEIVED BURNS TO THE FACE. NLM

Jun 22, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE OFF THE BASE. ALSO, STEERING BELT BROKE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONER BELT/ ALTERNATOR AND ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Electrical System

POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE OFF THE BASE. ALSO, STEERING BELT BROKE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONER BELT/ ALTERNATOR AND ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE OFF THE BASE. ALSO, STEERING BELT BROKE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONER BELT/ ALTERNATOR AND ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Equipment

POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE OFF THE BASE. ALSO, STEERING BELT BROKE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONER BELT/ ALTERNATOR AND ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE OFF THE BASE. ALSO, STEERING BELT BROKE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONER BELT/ ALTERNATOR AND ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Electrical System

POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE OFF THE BASE. ALSO, STEERING BELT BROKE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONER BELT/ ALTERNATOR AND ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE OFF THE BASE. ALSO, STEERING BELT BROKE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONER BELT/ ALTERNATOR AND ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Equipment

POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE OFF THE BASE. ALSO, STEERING BELT BROKE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONER BELT/ ALTERNATOR AND ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Apr 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PEELING PAINT ON TOP, FRONT AND SOME ON ALL SIDES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PEELING PAINT ON TOP, FRONT AND SOME ON ALL SIDES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BOLTS SHEERING AT POWER STEERING UNIT MOUNTING PLATE, THUS STEERING UNIT FLEXES FORWARD ,SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF, LOSS OF STEERING, ALTERNATOR, COOLING SYSTEM, AND A/C OCCOURS. THIS WAS MENTIONED TO LOCAL MECHANICS AT DEALERSHIP, THEY STATE THIS OCCOURS OFTEN WITH THIS VEHICLE TYPE.

Dec 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BOLTS SHEERING AT POWER STEERING UNIT MOUNTING PLATE, THUS STEERING UNIT FLEXES FORWARD ,SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF, LOSS OF STEERING, ALTERNATOR, COOLING SYSTEM, AND A/C OCCOURS. THIS WAS MENTIONED TO LOCAL MECHANICS AT DEALERSHIP, THEY STATE THIS OCCOURS OFTEN WITH THIS VEHICLE TYPE.

Dec 2, 1999 Steering

SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BECOME VERY LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED ABOUT ONCE A YEAR. CURRENTLY IT HAS BECOME LOOSE FOR THE SECOND TIME AND WILL NEED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AGAIN.

Dec 2, 1999 Steering

SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BECOME VERY LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED ABOUT ONCE A YEAR. CURRENTLY IT HAS BECOME LOOSE FOR THE SECOND TIME AND WILL NEED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AGAIN.

Oct 11, 1999 Unknown Or Other

I APOLOGIZE IF THIS IS NOT THE APPROPRIATE FORM FOR A PAINT DEFECT, BUT ICOULD FIND NO OTHER COMPLAINT FORM ON YOUR WEBSITE. MY COMPLAINT IS PROMPTED BY A RECENT ARTICLE IN CONSUMER REPORTS THAT MENTIONS A PAINT DEFECT IN 1988-1992 CHEVROLETS THAT DESCRIBES OUR PROBLEM; IT REFERENCES BULLETIN 33170...

Oct 11, 1999 Unknown Or Other

I APOLOGIZE IF THIS IS NOT THE APPROPRIATE FORM FOR A PAINT DEFECT, BUT ICOULD FIND NO OTHER COMPLAINT FORM ON YOUR WEBSITE. MY COMPLAINT IS PROMPTED BY A RECENT ARTICLE IN CONSUMER REPORTS THAT MENTIONS A PAINT DEFECT IN 1988-1992 CHEVROLETS THAT DESCRIBES OUR PROBLEM; IT REFERENCES BULLETIN 33170...

Jun 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE SAME BOLTS HAVE BROKEN CAUSING THE BELT TO COME OFF. EVERYTHING ON THE VEHICLE GOES OUT, INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING, MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. MY WIFE HAS HAD IT HAPPEN WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING TWO TIMES PRIOR TO THIS ONE, CARRYING OUR THREE SMALL CHILDREN W...

Jun 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE SAME BOLTS HAVE BROKEN CAUSING THE BELT TO COME OFF. EVERYTHING ON THE VEHICLE GOES OUT, INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING, MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. MY WIFE HAS HAD IT HAPPEN WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING TWO TIMES PRIOR TO THIS ONE, CARRYING OUR THREE SMALL CHILDREN W...

May 27, 1999 Steering

DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC HOSE WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE PART WILL FAIL AND NEEDS TO REPLACED EVERY 12- 15 MONTHS. *AK

May 27, 1999 Steering

DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC HOSE WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE PART WILL FAIL AND NEEDS TO REPLACED EVERY 12- 15 MONTHS. *AK

Nov 21, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE TRAVELLING IN OUR '89 CHEVY ASTRO MINIVAN THE SEATBELTS (LAP BELTS IN THE MIDDLE AND REAR SEATS) SEEM TO EASILY BECOME LOOSE AS OUR CHILDREN SQUIRM AROUND WHILE DRIVING (IT DOESN'T TAKE MUCH MOVEMENT ON THEIR PART IN ORDER FOR THIS TO HAPPEN). WE OFTEN NEED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROA...

Nov 21, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE TRAVELLING IN OUR '89 CHEVY ASTRO MINIVAN THE SEATBELTS (LAP BELTS IN THE MIDDLE AND REAR SEATS) SEEM TO EASILY BECOME LOOSE AS OUR CHILDREN SQUIRM AROUND WHILE DRIVING (IT DOESN'T TAKE MUCH MOVEMENT ON THEIR PART IN ORDER FOR THIS TO HAPPEN). WE OFTEN NEED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROA...

Oct 30, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHEN DRIVING AT 55 PMH ANOTHER CONSUMER NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHCILE, AND WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER THE SMOKE AND FLAMES STARTED TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE VENTS AND THE RADIO. WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT TO PUT ...

Oct 30, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHEN DRIVING AT 55 PMH ANOTHER CONSUMER NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHCILE, AND WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER THE SMOKE AND FLAMES STARTED TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE VENTS AND THE RADIO. WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT TO PUT ...

Sep 18, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE. BELIEVED THIS WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT FOR THIS VEHICLE WITH 71000 OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST IS TO CONSUMER. *AK

Sep 18, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE. BELIEVED THIS WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT FOR THIS VEHICLE WITH 71000 OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST IS TO CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 22, 1998 Steering

THIS VAN IN NOW CURRENTLY SITTING IN MY YARD AS I CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE MECHANICS AT THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP STATED IF WOULD BE OVER $600.00 TO REPAIR. I KNOW THIS HAS TO BE A DESIGN DEFECT FOR IT TO HAVE HAPPENED TO US ON 5 OCCASIONS, NECESSITATING A WRECKER SERVICE ...

Aug 22, 1998 Steering

THIS VAN IN NOW CURRENTLY SITTING IN MY YARD AS I CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE MECHANICS AT THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP STATED IF WOULD BE OVER $600.00 TO REPAIR. I KNOW THIS HAS TO BE A DESIGN DEFECT FOR IT TO HAVE HAPPENED TO US ON 5 OCCASIONS, NECESSITATING A WRECKER SERVICE ...

Aug 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAUSING VIBRATION. WHEN RELEASING FOOT OFF GAS VIBRATION STOPS. *AK

Aug 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAUSING VIBRATION. WHEN RELEASING FOOT OFF GAS VIBRATION STOPS. *AK

May 19, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION AREA ON THE FRAME WHERE THE IDLER ARM ATTACHES, RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE FRAME. RESULTED IN AN AREA APPROXIMATELY 2 X 3 INCHES BEING PULLED COMPLETELY OUT OF THE FRAME, LEAVING A HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME. A COMPLETE LOSS OFF STEERING RESULTED AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS...

May 19, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

FRONT SUSPENSION AREA ON THE FRAME WHERE THE IDLER ARM ATTACHES, RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE FRAME. RESULTED IN AN AREA APPROXIMATELY 2 X 3 INCHES BEING PULLED COMPLETELY OUT OF THE FRAME, LEAVING A HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME. A COMPLETE LOSS OFF STEERING RESULTED AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS...

May 19, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION AREA ON THE FRAME WHERE THE IDLER ARM ATTACHES, RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE FRAME. RESULTED IN AN AREA APPROXIMATELY 2 X 3 INCHES BEING PULLED COMPLETELY OUT OF THE FRAME, LEAVING A HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME. A COMPLETE LOSS OFF STEERING RESULTED AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS...

May 19, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

FRONT SUSPENSION AREA ON THE FRAME WHERE THE IDLER ARM ATTACHES, RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE FRAME. RESULTED IN AN AREA APPROXIMATELY 2 X 3 INCHES BEING PULLED COMPLETELY OUT OF THE FRAME, LEAVING A HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME. A COMPLETE LOSS OFF STEERING RESULTED AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS...

Apr 21, 1998 Steering

THE BOLTS BY THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THAT HOLD THE ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BROKE, WHICH CRACKED THE BRACKET. THE BRACKET HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES(6/93 AND 6/96) AND NEEDS REPLACING AGAIN. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Steering

TWO BOLTS BROKE BY THE POWER STEERING PUMP CAUSING THE BRACKET TO BREAK.

Apr 21, 1998 Steering

THE BOLTS BY THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THAT HOLD THE ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BROKE, WHICH CRACKED THE BRACKET. THE BRACKET HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES(6/93 AND 6/96) AND NEEDS REPLACING AGAIN. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Steering

TWO BOLTS BROKE BY THE POWER STEERING PUMP CAUSING THE BRACKET TO BREAK.

Mar 12, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END FAILURE. LOWER CONTROL ARM RUSTED TO THE POINT IT AND THE HEAVY DUTY SPRING BROKE. WHEN FRONT END DROPPED VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED ALLOWING DRIVER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE.

Mar 12, 1998 Suspension

LOWER CONTROL ARM CORRODED AND BROKE.

Mar 12, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END FAILURE. LOWER CONTROL ARM RUSTED TO THE POINT IT AND THE HEAVY DUTY SPRING BROKE. WHEN FRONT END DROPPED VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED ALLOWING DRIVER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE.

Mar 12, 1998 Suspension

LOWER CONTROL ARM CORRODED AND BROKE.

Oct 3, 1997 Seats

SAET: SCREW THAT BOLTS FRONT SEAT BROKE AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED AND WENT COMPLETELY BACKWARD. *AK

Oct 3, 1997 Seats

SAET: SCREW THAT BOLTS FRONT SEAT BROKE AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED AND WENT COMPLETELY BACKWARD. *AK

Jul 22, 1997 Power Train Fire

TRANSMISSION TUBE CAME LOOSE FROM HOUSING, LEAKED, CAUSING FIRE.

Jul 22, 1997 Power Train Fire

TRANSMISSION TUBE CAME LOOSE FROM HOUSING, LEAKED, CAUSING FIRE.

Jul 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT ACCLERATES BY ITSELF TO ABOUT 70-80MPH. DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT STOP. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT ACCLERATES BY ITSELF TO ABOUT 70-80MPH. DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT STOP. *AK

Apr 30, 1997 Suspension

REAR AXLE SEALS LEAK.

Apr 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.

Apr 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Apr 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED.

Apr 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DIFFERENTIAL SEAL FAILED.

Apr 30, 1997 Suspension

REAR AXLE SEALS LEAK.

Apr 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.

Apr 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Apr 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED.

Apr 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DIFFERENTIAL SEAL FAILED.

Feb 18, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 18, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE THROTTLE STUCK. THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO THE DRIVER. *AK

Feb 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE THROTTLE STUCK. THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO THE DRIVER. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN DRY WEATHER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES, CAUSING A CRASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN DRY WEATHER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES, CAUSING A CRASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Structure

BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE DOOR HANDLES BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Structure

BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE DOOR HANDLES BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK

Sep 4, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL INJECTOR LEAK CAUSED ENGINE FIRE.

Sep 4, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL INJECTOR LEAK CAUSED ENGINE FIRE.

Jul 8, 1996 Structure

DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN AND THE REAR DOOR HANDLE IS ALSO BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER STATES DOOR HANDLES ARE BROKE IN THE INSIDE AS WELL, ALSO AIR CONDITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT.*JB

Jul 8, 1996 Equipment

DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN AND THE REAR DOOR HANDLE IS ALSO BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER STATES DOOR HANDLES ARE BROKE IN THE INSIDE AS WELL, ALSO AIR CONDITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT.*JB

Jul 8, 1996 Structure

DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN AND THE REAR DOOR HANDLE IS ALSO BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER STATES DOOR HANDLES ARE BROKE IN THE INSIDE AS WELL, ALSO AIR CONDITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT.*JB

Jul 8, 1996 Equipment

DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN AND THE REAR DOOR HANDLE IS ALSO BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER STATES DOOR HANDLES ARE BROKE IN THE INSIDE AS WELL, ALSO AIR CONDITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT.*JB

Jun 20, 1996 Structure

BRACKET BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE IN PLACE BROKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRACKET BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE IN PLACE BROKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Structure

BRACKET BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE IN PLACE BROKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRACKET BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE IN PLACE BROKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL SYSTEM CAUGHT FIRE. *SD

Apr 29, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL SYSTEM CAUGHT FIRE. *SD

Feb 28, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT LAP/SHOULDER PLASTIC GUIDE LOOP IS BROKEN AND CAUSING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NOT TO FASTEN PROPERLY. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT LAP/SHOULDER PLASTIC GUIDE LOOP IS BROKEN AND CAUSING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NOT TO FASTEN PROPERLY. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT LAP/SHOULDER PLASTIC GUIDE LOOP IS BROKEN AND CAUSING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NOT TO FASTEN PROPERLY. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT LAP/SHOULDER PLASTIC GUIDE LOOP IS BROKEN AND CAUSING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NOT TO FASTEN PROPERLY. *AK

Feb 8, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILURE. TT

Feb 8, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILURE. TT

Jan 29, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT MAINTAIN PROPER PELVIS FIT. PROVIDES NO RESTRAINING CAPABILITIES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 29, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT MAINTAIN PROPER PELVIS FIT. PROVIDES NO RESTRAINING CAPABILITIES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Sep 5, 1995 Structure

CAST ALUMINUM DOOR HANDLES BROKE. *DSH

Sep 5, 1995 Structure

CAST ALUMINUM DOOR HANDLES BROKE. *DSH

Aug 2, 1995 Seat Belts

NO SEAT BELTS ON REAR BED SEAT. *AK

Aug 2, 1995 Seat Belts

NO SEAT BELTS ON REAR BED SEAT. *AK

Jul 13, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING; REAR POWER STEERING BRACE CONTINUOUSLY CRACKS AND HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TIMES. FORD IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 13, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING; REAR POWER STEERING BRACE CONTINUOUSLY CRACKS AND HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TIMES. FORD IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLES SERPENTINE BELT BROKE 3 TIMES. 93,000-98,001 AND 105,000. *AK,

Jun 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLES SERPENTINE BELT BROKE 3 TIMES. 93,000-98,001 AND 105,000. *AK,

Jun 9, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT BRACKET MOUNTS ALL AUXILARY UNITS ARE FRACTURING, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO VIBRATE CAUSING OTHER PARTS TO FAIL. TT

Jun 9, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT BRACKET MOUNTS ALL AUXILARY UNITS ARE FRACTURING, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO VIBRATE CAUSING OTHER PARTS TO FAIL. TT

May 31, 1995 Structure

TWO OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN, CANNOT GET IN ON ONE SIDE OF VEHICLE. TT

May 31, 1995 Structure

TWO OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN, CANNOT GET IN ON ONE SIDE OF VEHICLE. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILURE, SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY KEIPER, SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILURE, SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY KEIPER, SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK. TT

Apr 28, 1995 Electrical System

HORN DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, IT WILL WORK ONLY AFTER PRESSING IT A FEW TIME. TT

Apr 28, 1995 Electrical System

HORN DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, IT WILL WORK ONLY AFTER PRESSING IT A FEW TIME. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Steering

STEERING COLUMN BOLTS BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSES IGNITION TURN OFF AND OTHER PROBLEMS. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Steering

STEERING COLUMN BOLTS BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSES IGNITION TURN OFF AND OTHER PROBLEMS. TT

Mar 22, 1995 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT TRACTS FAILED, CAUSING SEATS TO FALL BACKWARDS DURING AN ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-187). *AK

Mar 22, 1995 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT TRACTS FAILED, CAUSING SEATS TO FALL BACKWARDS DURING AN ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-187). *AK

Mar 7, 1995 Power Train Fire

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Mar 7, 1995 Power Train Fire

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Feb 27, 1995 Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN BASE WAS VERY LOOSE DUE TO FOUR LOOSE SCREWS. *AK

Feb 27, 1995 Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN BASE WAS VERY LOOSE DUE TO FOUR LOOSE SCREWS. *AK

Feb 6, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET CRACKED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. *SD

Feb 6, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET CRACKED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. *SD