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Mar 11, 2020 Structure

CONDENSED VERSION: @ 70MPH POSTED SPEED LIMIT GOODYEAR ALLEGRA TOURING TIRE EXPLODED LIKE A 1/4 STICK OF DYNAMITE AND ALMOST COST ME MY LIFE IF MY REACTIONARY TIME HAD BEEN ANY SLOWER. 3 OTHER TIRES SAME LEAKING THROUGH SIDEWALL GOODYEAR DECORATIVE GILLS ON SAME THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED. SELLER HAS NO...

Mar 11, 2020 Wheels

CONDENSED VERSION: @ 70MPH POSTED SPEED LIMIT GOODYEAR ALLEGRA TOURING TIRE EXPLODED LIKE A 1/4 STICK OF DYNAMITE AND ALMOST COST ME MY LIFE IF MY REACTIONARY TIME HAD BEEN ANY SLOWER. 3 OTHER TIRES SAME LEAKING THROUGH SIDEWALL GOODYEAR DECORATIVE GILLS ON SAME THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED. SELLER HAS NO...

Mar 11, 2020 Structure

CONDENSED VERSION: @ 70MPH POSTED SPEED LIMIT GOODYEAR ALLEGRA TOURING TIRE EXPLODED LIKE A 1/4 STICK OF DYNAMITE AND ALMOST COST ME MY LIFE IF MY REACTIONARY TIME HAD BEEN ANY SLOWER. 3 OTHER TIRES SAME LEAKING THROUGH SIDEWALL GOODYEAR DECORATIVE GILLS ON SAME THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED. SELLER HAS NO...

Mar 11, 2020 Wheels

CONDENSED VERSION: @ 70MPH POSTED SPEED LIMIT GOODYEAR ALLEGRA TOURING TIRE EXPLODED LIKE A 1/4 STICK OF DYNAMITE AND ALMOST COST ME MY LIFE IF MY REACTIONARY TIME HAD BEEN ANY SLOWER. 3 OTHER TIRES SAME LEAKING THROUGH SIDEWALL GOODYEAR DECORATIVE GILLS ON SAME THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED. SELLER HAS NO...

Aug 23, 2017 Electrical System Fire 107,000 mi

I HAD SMOKE AND ACRID SMELL COMING FROM UNDER MY DASH (WHILE DRIVING), WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN FITS TO IT. I HAVE CONTACTED A MAJOR FORD DEALER (BRANDON FORD), AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO HELP ME. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HE SAID MY VIN IS NOT LISTED FOR A RECALL, BUT YET HAD NO ANSWER FOR ...

Aug 23, 2017 Electrical System Fire 107,000 mi

I HAD SMOKE AND ACRID SMELL COMING FROM UNDER MY DASH (WHILE DRIVING), WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN FITS TO IT. I HAVE CONTACTED A MAJOR FORD DEALER (BRANDON FORD), AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO HELP ME. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HE SAID MY VIN IS NOT LISTED FOR A RECALL, BUT YET HAD NO ANSWER FOR ...

Dec 6, 2014 Seat Belts 158,000 mi

12/6/2014 @ 18:20 C.S.T. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, (HOPEFULLY A SUPERVISOR OR DIRECTOR) THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FLOOR CLASP FAILS. I RELEASES THE SEAT BELT WHILE DRIVING. AFTER TWO OR THREE TIMES OF RE-HOOKING THE SEAT-BELT TO THE HOLD DOWN CLASP BOLTED THROUGH FLOOR BOARD OF THE VEHICLE, IT WILL...

Dec 6, 2014 Seat Belts 158,000 mi

12/6/2014 @ 18:20 C.S.T. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, (HOPEFULLY A SUPERVISOR OR DIRECTOR) THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FLOOR CLASP FAILS. I RELEASES THE SEAT BELT WHILE DRIVING. AFTER TWO OR THREE TIMES OF RE-HOOKING THE SEAT-BELT TO THE HOLD DOWN CLASP BOLTED THROUGH FLOOR BOARD OF THE VEHICLE, IT WILL...

Sep 13, 2011 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD AEROSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE TRANSFER CASE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUM...

Sep 13, 2011 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD AEROSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE TRANSFER CASE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUM...

Nov 13, 2007 Wheels 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD AEROSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ROARING SOUND. SHE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL SPOKES FAILED. THE WHEEL WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE TIRE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE TIRE OR VEHICLE. THE WHEEL WAS INSPECTED ...

Nov 13, 2007 Wheels 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD AEROSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ROARING SOUND. SHE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL SPOKES FAILED. THE WHEEL WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE TIRE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE TIRE OR VEHICLE. THE WHEEL WAS INSPECTED ...

Dec 12, 2006 Electrical System 115,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN 30 MPH, ALL POWER FAILED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURRED AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IMMOBILE. A FUSE CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY CABLES BLEW. WHEN THE FUSE WAS REPLACED, THE ENGINE WOULD RESTART. THE VE...

Dec 12, 2006 Electrical System 115,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN 30 MPH, ALL POWER FAILED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURRED AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IMMOBILE. A FUSE CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY CABLES BLEW. WHEN THE FUSE WAS REPLACED, THE ENGINE WOULD RESTART. THE VE...

May 8, 2006 Power Train 214,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES. AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN HOME AT 45MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AS IF THE GEARS WERE NOT CHANGING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE TIRE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE D...

May 8, 2006 Power Train 214,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES. AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN HOME AT 45MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AS IF THE GEARS WERE NOT CHANGING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE TIRE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE D...

May 8, 2006 Power Train 214,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES. AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN HOME AT 45MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AS IF THE GEARS WERE NOT CHANGING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE TIRE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE D...

May 8, 2006 Power Train 214,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES. AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN HOME AT 45MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AS IF THE GEARS WERE NOT CHANGING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE TIRE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE D...

Apr 18, 2006 Wheels 124,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE CRACKED. THIS WAS NOTICED FROM A VISUAL INSPECTION BY THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED AND STATED THE WHEELS CRACKED UNDER STRESS FROM THE VEHICLE.

Apr 18, 2006 Wheels 124,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE CRACKED. THIS WAS NOTICED FROM A VISUAL INSPECTION BY THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED AND STATED THE WHEELS CRACKED UNDER STRESS FROM THE VEHICLE.

Apr 26, 2005 Wheels

WHILE DOING PERIODIC INSPECTION OF MY VEHICLE NOTICED 2 CRACKED SPOKES ON REAR RIGHT 14X6 ALLOY RIM. THE CRACK IS ALL THE WAY THROUGH . LOCAL FORD DEALER WAS NOT HELPFUL AT ALL. THIS TIRE HAS NOT IMPACTED ANYTHING AS THE FORD DEALER ELUDED TO, AND I FEEL THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE, AND THE CRAC...

Apr 26, 2005 Wheels

WHILE DOING PERIODIC INSPECTION OF MY VEHICLE NOTICED 2 CRACKED SPOKES ON REAR RIGHT 14X6 ALLOY RIM. THE CRACK IS ALL THE WAY THROUGH . LOCAL FORD DEALER WAS NOT HELPFUL AT ALL. THIS TIRE HAS NOT IMPACTED ANYTHING AS THE FORD DEALER ELUDED TO, AND I FEEL THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE, AND THE CRAC...

Jan 31, 2005 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Wheels

A FEW YEARS AGO WE NOTICED THAT 2 OF THE ALUMINUM WHEELS ON OUR 1996 AEROSTAR WERE CRACKED . WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD MOTOR CO.SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHERE WE WERE LIVING AT THE TIME THE SERVICE MANAGER CONTACTED THE REGIONAL MANAGER, WHO AGREED TO PAY HALF OF THE REPLACEMENT COSTS. SINCE THAT...

Nov 16, 2004 Wheels

A FEW YEARS AGO WE NOTICED THAT 2 OF THE ALUMINUM WHEELS ON OUR 1996 AEROSTAR WERE CRACKED . WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD MOTOR CO.SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHERE WE WERE LIVING AT THE TIME THE SERVICE MANAGER CONTACTED THE REGIONAL MANAGER, WHO AGREED TO PAY HALF OF THE REPLACEMENT COSTS. SINCE THAT...

Sep 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

IN A MULTIPLE CAR PILE-UP, WITH SPEEDS BETWEEN 35 AND 50 MPH THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG IN OUR VAN (VEHICLE NUMBER #3 OF 4 INVOLVED) DID NOT DEPLOY. OUR VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED ACROSS THE ENTIRE FRONT AND THE ENTIRE BACK BUMPERS (GRILL, HATCH...). MY DAUGHTER WAS EXAMINED BY A PHYSICIAN AND MISSED SOME WORK...

Sep 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

IN A MULTIPLE CAR PILE-UP, WITH SPEEDS BETWEEN 35 AND 50 MPH THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG IN OUR VAN (VEHICLE NUMBER #3 OF 4 INVOLVED) DID NOT DEPLOY. OUR VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED ACROSS THE ENTIRE FRONT AND THE ENTIRE BACK BUMPERS (GRILL, HATCH...). MY DAUGHTER WAS EXAMINED BY A PHYSICIAN AND MISSED SOME WORK...

Jun 3, 2004 Tires 99,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO CHANGE TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. SIZE#21570R14 DOT#HYHY4FA229. *NM

Jun 3, 2004 Tires 99,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO CHANGE TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. SIZE#21570R14 DOT#HYHY4FA229. *NM

Apr 22, 2004 Power Train 81,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1996 FORD AEROSTAR AWD VAN FROM A USED CAR DEALER ABOUT 10 MONTHS AGO. I HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN IMMEDIATELY BUT THE DEALER DECLINED RESPONSIBILITY. TODAY I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE IN THE VAN NEEDS, MINIMALLY, REPAIR OR TOTAL REPLACEMENT. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED...

Apr 22, 2004 Power Train 81,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1996 FORD AEROSTAR AWD VAN FROM A USED CAR DEALER ABOUT 10 MONTHS AGO. I HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN IMMEDIATELY BUT THE DEALER DECLINED RESPONSIBILITY. TODAY I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE IN THE VAN NEEDS, MINIMALLY, REPAIR OR TOTAL REPLACEMENT. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED...

Oct 23, 2003 Electrical System 81,300 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE ON 03/99. ON 10/21/03 CONSUMER STOPPED, PARKED VEHICLE, TOOK KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, AND IGNITION CYLINDER CAME OUT. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Electrical System 81,300 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE ON 03/99. ON 10/21/03 CONSUMER STOPPED, PARKED VEHICLE, TOOK KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, AND IGNITION CYLINDER CAME OUT. *AK

Sep 17, 2003 Wheels

ONE OF SEVEN SPOKES ON LEFT FRONT ALLOY WHEEL/RIM IS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. RIGHT REAR WHEEL/RIM IS STARTING TO CRACK (SHOWING ON TOP SURFACE). LOCAL FORD DEALER SAID THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS ITEM. ONE LOCAL USED AUTO PARTS DISTRIBUTER SAID HE WAS NOT ALLOWED TO SELL THIS TYPE OF RIM BE...

Sep 17, 2003 Wheels

MY 1996 FORD AEROSTAR HAS 14X6 ALUMINUM ALLOW WHEEL RIMS. THE RIMS HAVE 7 TRIANGULAR SLOTS AND 7 WIDE/FLAT "SPOKES". ONE OF THESE RIMS IS CRACKING. THE CRACK IS PROGRESSING FROM ONE SPOKE TO ANOTHER. I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE ALL TOGETHER. AFTER ALMOST A MONTH OF SEARCHING FOR A USED...

Sep 17, 2003 Wheels

ONE OF SEVEN SPOKES ON LEFT FRONT ALLOY WHEEL/RIM IS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. RIGHT REAR WHEEL/RIM IS STARTING TO CRACK (SHOWING ON TOP SURFACE). LOCAL FORD DEALER SAID THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS ITEM. ONE LOCAL USED AUTO PARTS DISTRIBUTER SAID HE WAS NOT ALLOWED TO SELL THIS TYPE OF RIM BE...

Sep 17, 2003 Wheels

MY 1996 FORD AEROSTAR HAS 14X6 ALUMINUM ALLOW WHEEL RIMS. THE RIMS HAVE 7 TRIANGULAR SLOTS AND 7 WIDE/FLAT "SPOKES". ONE OF THESE RIMS IS CRACKING. THE CRACK IS PROGRESSING FROM ONE SPOKE TO ANOTHER. I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE ALL TOGETHER. AFTER ALMOST A MONTH OF SEARCHING FOR A USED...

Aug 20, 2003 Tires 247,502 mi

I NOTICED A "PINHOLE" ON MY VIPER GT TIRES, CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THEM, THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE NOT ON A RECALL LIST BUT WOULD REPLACE THEM FOR A "DIFFERENCE" COST. I RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND DISCOVERED THAT 1-2 YEARS EARLIER COOPER (THE MANUFACTURER) GAD A RECALL ON A SIMILA...

Aug 20, 2003 Tires 247,502 mi

I NOTICED A "PINHOLE" ON MY VIPER GT TIRES, CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THEM, THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE NOT ON A RECALL LIST BUT WOULD REPLACE THEM FOR A "DIFFERENCE" COST. I RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND DISCOVERED THAT 1-2 YEARS EARLIER COOPER (THE MANUFACTURER) GAD A RECALL ON A SIMILA...

Aug 15, 2003 Tires 81,908 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Tires 81,908 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK *JB

Feb 5, 2003 Wheels 124,500 mi

ON 9/17/02 THE RIGHT FRONT ALLOY WHEEL CRACKED WHILE ON VACATION. WE WERE UNABLE TO TRAVEL IN IT. IT WAS EXPENSIVE AND DIFFICULT TO REPLACE. ON 2/1/03 (ALSO OUT OF TOWN) THE LEFT BACK ALLOY WHEEL CRACKED. WE ARE SEARCHING FOR A REPLAEMENT. OUR MECHANIC TOLD US THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AND MUST BE A M...

Feb 5, 2003 Wheels 124,500 mi

ON 9/17/02 THE RIGHT FRONT ALLOY WHEEL CRACKED WHILE ON VACATION. WE WERE UNABLE TO TRAVEL IN IT. IT WAS EXPENSIVE AND DIFFICULT TO REPLACE. ON 2/1/03 (ALSO OUT OF TOWN) THE LEFT BACK ALLOY WHEEL CRACKED. WE ARE SEARCHING FOR A REPLAEMENT. OUR MECHANIC TOLD US THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AND MUST BE A M...

Sep 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING, AND WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIES THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL JERK AND BECOME HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS IS A RESULT OF WARPED FRONT BRAKE DISC. (FORD WON'T PAY) *SCC

Sep 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING, AND WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIES THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL JERK AND BECOME HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS IS A RESULT OF WARPED FRONT BRAKE DISC. (FORD WON'T PAY) *SCC

Aug 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VAN INVOLVED IN HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE SITTING STILL. SPEED FROM OTHER VEHICLE ESTIMATED AT 40 MPH. AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON COLLISION. IMPACT WAS TO EXTENT OF FRAME BEING KNOCKED OUT OF LINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VAN INVOLVED IN HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE SITTING STILL. SPEED FROM OTHER VEHICLE ESTIMATED AT 40 MPH. AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON COLLISION. IMPACT WAS TO EXTENT OF FRAME BEING KNOCKED OUT OF LINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL JERK FORWARD. THIS IS CAUSED BY FRONT ROTORS WARPING EXTREMELY. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK THE BRAKE PADS ARE BARELY WORN. CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY FORD THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. CONSUMER FEELS THE ROTORS WARPED PREMATURELY. *JG

Jul 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL JERK FORWARD. THIS IS CAUSED BY FRONT ROTORS WARPING EXTREMELY. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK THE BRAKE PADS ARE BARELY WORN. CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY FORD THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. CONSUMER FEELS THE ROTORS WARPED PREMATURELY. *JG

Jul 20, 2002 Tires

THESE 2 TIRE FAILURES OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CIRUCUMSTANCES ON A VEHICLE THAT IS REGULARLY MAINTAINED AT THE FIRESTONE SERVICE CENTER THAT INSTALLED THE TIRES. FIRESTONE HAS DENIED CLAIM OF VEHICLE REPAIR FROM THE TIRE SEPARATION INCIDENT ON JUNE 16, 2002, SAYING THE 'TIRE WAS IMPROPERLY IN...

Jul 20, 2002 Tires

THESE 2 TIRE FAILURES OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CIRUCUMSTANCES ON A VEHICLE THAT IS REGULARLY MAINTAINED AT THE FIRESTONE SERVICE CENTER THAT INSTALLED THE TIRES. FIRESTONE HAS DENIED CLAIM OF VEHICLE REPAIR FROM THE TIRE SEPARATION INCIDENT ON JUNE 16, 2002, SAYING THE 'TIRE WAS IMPROPERLY IN...

Apr 15, 2002 Wheels

ALUMINIUM WHEELS HAVE CRACKS IN THEM. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *TT

Apr 15, 2002 Wheels

ALUMINIUM WHEELS HAVE CRACKS IN THEM. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *TT

Jan 8, 2002 Wheels

THREE OF ORIGINAL ALUMINUM SPOKE WHEELS HAVE BROKEN ACROSS THE SPOKES. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *JG

Jan 8, 2002 Wheels

THREE OF ORIGINAL ALUMINUM SPOKE WHEELS HAVE BROKEN ACROSS THE SPOKES. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *JG

Jan 3, 2002 Wheels

THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAS FATIGUE CRACKS AROUND LUG NUT HOLES, CHP SUGGEST THAT WE CONTACT YOU, COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK

Jan 3, 2002 Wheels

THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAS FATIGUE CRACKS AROUND LUG NUT HOLES, CHP SUGGEST THAT WE CONTACT YOU, COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK

Jan 2, 2002 Electrical System

3 MONTHS AGO, I BROUGHT OUR VAN TO THE LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY SPARK-PLUG WIRE, WHICH THEY REPLACED AND RESET THE COMPUTER, FOR $130.00. A MONTH LATER, THE VAN STARTED HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS, SO I HAD ANOTHER GARAGE DIAGNOSE THE PROBLE...

Jan 2, 2002 Unknown Or Other

3 MONTHS AGO, I BROUGHT OUR VAN TO THE LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY SPARK-PLUG WIRE, WHICH THEY REPLACED AND RESET THE COMPUTER, FOR $130.00. A MONTH LATER, THE VAN STARTED HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS, SO I HAD ANOTHER GARAGE DIAGNOSE THE PROBLE...

Jan 2, 2002 Electrical System

3 MONTHS AGO, I BROUGHT OUR VAN TO THE LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY SPARK-PLUG WIRE, WHICH THEY REPLACED AND RESET THE COMPUTER, FOR $130.00. A MONTH LATER, THE VAN STARTED HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS, SO I HAD ANOTHER GARAGE DIAGNOSE THE PROBLE...

Jan 2, 2002 Unknown Or Other

3 MONTHS AGO, I BROUGHT OUR VAN TO THE LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY SPARK-PLUG WIRE, WHICH THEY REPLACED AND RESET THE COMPUTER, FOR $130.00. A MONTH LATER, THE VAN STARTED HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS, SO I HAD ANOTHER GARAGE DIAGNOSE THE PROBLE...

Dec 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND DIMMER SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. CONSUMER NOTED THAT HEADLIGHT SWITCH CURRENTLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND DIMMER SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. CONSUMER NOTED THAT HEADLIGHT SWITCH CURRENTLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND DIMMER SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. CONSUMER NOTED THAT HEADLIGHT SWITCH CURRENTLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND DIMMER SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. CONSUMER NOTED THAT HEADLIGHT SWITCH CURRENTLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 28, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 50-55 MPH. CONSUMER STOOD ON BRAKES, WITH BOTH FEET. VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. CONSUMER THEN SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND TURNED OFF ENGINE.THIS HAPPENED AGAIN THE SAME DAY, ABOUT 50 MPH. WHEN DRIVING BELOW 30 MPH VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. PLEAS...

Nov 28, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 50-55 MPH. CONSUMER STOOD ON BRAKES, WITH BOTH FEET. VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. CONSUMER THEN SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND TURNED OFF ENGINE.THIS HAPPENED AGAIN THE SAME DAY, ABOUT 50 MPH. WHEN DRIVING BELOW 30 MPH VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. PLEAS...

Oct 1, 2001 Wheels

CASTING ON ALLOY WHEELS FAILED. OF SEVEN SPOKES ON WHEELS THREE HAD BROKEN. WHEELS WERE FALLING OFF THE AXLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND FORD. FORD STATED DID NOT HAVE A RECALL ON ALLOY WHEELS. DEALER STATED WILL NOT REPLACE WHEELS UNLESS UNDER WARRANTY.*AK

Oct 1, 2001 Wheels

CASTING ON ALLOY WHEELS FAILED. OF SEVEN SPOKES ON WHEELS THREE HAD BROKEN. WHEELS WERE FALLING OFF THE AXLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND FORD. FORD STATED DID NOT HAVE A RECALL ON ALLOY WHEELS. DEALER STATED WILL NOT REPLACE WHEELS UNLESS UNDER WARRANTY.*AK

Sep 2, 2001 Wheels

BOTH FRONT WHEELS HAVE CRACKS IN THE FORD MANUFACTURED SPOOK WHEELS. FORD CONTACTED AND HAD NO EXPLANATION AND STATED IT IS MY PROBLEM. ONE FORD MECHANIC CONTACTED AND 4 WHEEL SHOPS CONTACTED AND STATED IT APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW. FORD REPRESENTATIVES HAD NO CONCERN CONCERNING SAFETY ISSUE. A...

Sep 2, 2001 Wheels

BOTH FRONT WHEELS HAVE CRACKS IN THE FORD MANUFACTURED SPOOK WHEELS. FORD CONTACTED AND HAD NO EXPLANATION AND STATED IT IS MY PROBLEM. ONE FORD MECHANIC CONTACTED AND 4 WHEEL SHOPS CONTACTED AND STATED IT APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW. FORD REPRESENTATIVES HAD NO CONCERN CONCERNING SAFETY ISSUE. A...

Jun 27, 2001 Wheels

THREE OUT OF THE FOUR ALUMINIUM WHEELS ON THE AXLE OF THE CAR WHERE CRACKING UNTIL CONSUMER SWITCHED TO STEEL WHEELS AT HIS EXPENSE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT, BUT REFUSED TO HONOR CONSUMERS REQUEST. *AK

Jun 27, 2001 Wheels

THREE OUT OF THE FOUR ALUMINIUM WHEELS ON THE AXLE OF THE CAR WHERE CRACKING UNTIL CONSUMER SWITCHED TO STEEL WHEELS AT HIS EXPENSE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT, BUT REFUSED TO HONOR CONSUMERS REQUEST. *AK

May 4, 2001 Tires

COMPONENT #1: RIGHT REAR PASSENGER TIRE....I HEARD A THUMPING NOISE AND PULLED OVER TO CHECK.I FOUND THAT THE TIRE WAS FAILING ON THE INSIDE CAUSING A VERY LARGE BUBBLING EFFECT TO OCCUR WHICH IN TURN WAS BREAKING THE INNER TIRE WIRES AND PUSHING THE TREAD OUT FROM THE BODY OF THE TIRE. WHEN I TOO...

May 4, 2001 Tires

COMPONENT #1: RIGHT REAR PASSENGER TIRE....I HEARD A THUMPING NOISE AND PULLED OVER TO CHECK.I FOUND THAT THE TIRE WAS FAILING ON THE INSIDE CAUSING A VERY LARGE BUBBLING EFFECT TO OCCUR WHICH IN TURN WAS BREAKING THE INNER TIRE WIRES AND PUSHING THE TREAD OUT FROM THE BODY OF THE TIRE. WHEN I TOO...

Apr 18, 2001 Wheels

1. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT A WHEEL HAS DEVEOLPED A CRACK IN ONE OF ITS SPOKES. 2. A BOLT THAT HOLDS THE FRONTSIDE DRIVER SEATBACK IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION SHEARED OFF AND ALLOWED THE SEATBACK TO MOVE FREELY BACK AND FORTH.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Seats

1. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT A WHEEL HAS DEVEOLPED A CRACK IN ONE OF ITS SPOKES. 2. A BOLT THAT HOLDS THE FRONTSIDE DRIVER SEATBACK IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION SHEARED OFF AND ALLOWED THE SEATBACK TO MOVE FREELY BACK AND FORTH.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Wheels

1. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT A WHEEL HAS DEVEOLPED A CRACK IN ONE OF ITS SPOKES. 2. A BOLT THAT HOLDS THE FRONTSIDE DRIVER SEATBACK IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION SHEARED OFF AND ALLOWED THE SEATBACK TO MOVE FREELY BACK AND FORTH.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Seats

1. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT A WHEEL HAS DEVEOLPED A CRACK IN ONE OF ITS SPOKES. 2. A BOLT THAT HOLDS THE FRONTSIDE DRIVER SEATBACK IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION SHEARED OFF AND ALLOWED THE SEATBACK TO MOVE FREELY BACK AND FORTH.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR PINGS UNDER LOAD IN OVERDRIVE WHEN USING A/C AT 40-45 MPH. REQUIRES TAKING OUT OF OVERDRIVE MANUALLY. DEALER REPORTS NO CODES UPON COMPUTER CHECK. ENGINE ALSO PINGS IN WINTER ON LOAD GOING UP GRADE AT 40-45 MPH IN OVERDRIVE. DEALER REPORTED ENGINE COMPUTER INDICATES VERY LEAN CONDITION WH...

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR PINGS UNDER LOAD IN OVERDRIVE WHEN USING A/C AT 40-45 MPH. REQUIRES TAKING OUT OF OVERDRIVE MANUALLY. DEALER REPORTS NO CODES UPON COMPUTER CHECK. ENGINE ALSO PINGS IN WINTER ON LOAD GOING UP GRADE AT 40-45 MPH IN OVERDRIVE. DEALER REPORTED ENGINE COMPUTER INDICATES VERY LEAN CONDITION WH...

Feb 11, 2001 Steering

THE METAL PORTION OF POWER STEERING FLUID RETURN HOSE AND ONE OF THE METAL LINES TO THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX/ACTUATOR ARE MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THEY RUB TOGETHER AND OVER TIME RUB AWAY AT THE METAL AND DEVELOP LEAKS THAT CAUSE THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK OUT CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC ...

Feb 11, 2001 Steering

THE METAL PORTION OF POWER STEERING FLUID RETURN HOSE AND ONE OF THE METAL LINES TO THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX/ACTUATOR ARE MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THEY RUB TOGETHER AND OVER TIME RUB AWAY AT THE METAL AND DEVELOP LEAKS THAT CAUSE THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK OUT CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC ...

Sep 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AS PROMISED, I'M BACK. MAJOR BRAKE FAILURES AT 32,518, 55,638, AND RECENTLY AT 58, 700. I CHECKED YOUR SITE THROUGH THE CARTALK WEBSITE AND FOUND 12 BRAKE PROBLEMS REPORTED OUT OF 79. I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER WHOSE FAMILY IS AT RISK. MOSY RECENTLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL BOTTOMED OUT TWO CONSECUTIVE TIMES ...

Sep 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AS PROMISED, I'M BACK. MAJOR BRAKE FAILURES AT 32,518, 55,638, AND RECENTLY AT 58, 700. I CHECKED YOUR SITE THROUGH THE CARTALK WEBSITE AND FOUND 12 BRAKE PROBLEMS REPORTED OUT OF 79. I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER WHOSE FAMILY IS AT RISK. MOSY RECENTLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL BOTTOMED OUT TWO CONSECUTIVE TIMES ...

Sep 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AS PROMISED, I'M BACK. MAJOR BRAKE FAILURES AT 32,518, 55,638, AND RECENTLY AT 58, 700. I CHECKED YOUR SITE THROUGH THE CARTALK WEBSITE AND FOUND 12 BRAKE PROBLEMS REPORTED OUT OF 79. I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER WHOSE FAMILY IS AT RISK. MOSY RECENTLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL BOTTOMED OUT TWO CONSECUTIVE TIMES ...

Sep 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AS PROMISED, I'M BACK. MAJOR BRAKE FAILURES AT 32,518, 55,638, AND RECENTLY AT 58, 700. I CHECKED YOUR SITE THROUGH THE CARTALK WEBSITE AND FOUND 12 BRAKE PROBLEMS REPORTED OUT OF 79. I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER WHOSE FAMILY IS AT RISK. MOSY RECENTLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL BOTTOMED OUT TWO CONSECUTIVE TIMES ...

Jul 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY BRAKES FAILED AFTER AN EXTENDED DOWNHILL DRIVE--ALTHOUGH NOT AN UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCE. IN TAKING APART THE DISK BRAKES, MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE CALIPERS HAD BECOME BRITTLE (OVER TIME FROM HEAT) AND THEY CRUMBLED IN HIS HANDS. THE PADS HAD WORN DOWN BUT STILL WERE WITHIN AN ACCEPTABLE THI...

Jul 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY BRAKES FAILED AFTER AN EXTENDED DOWNHILL DRIVE--ALTHOUGH NOT AN UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCE. IN TAKING APART THE DISK BRAKES, MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE CALIPERS HAD BECOME BRITTLE (OVER TIME FROM HEAT) AND THEY CRUMBLED IN HIS HANDS. THE PADS HAD WORN DOWN BUT STILL WERE WITHIN AN ACCEPTABLE THI...

Jul 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY BRAKES FAILED AFTER AN EXTENDED DOWNHILL DRIVE--ALTHOUGH NOT AN UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCE. IN TAKING APART THE DISK BRAKES, MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE CALIPERS HAD BECOME BRITTLE (OVER TIME FROM HEAT) AND THEY CRUMBLED IN HIS HANDS. THE PADS HAD WORN DOWN BUT STILL WERE WITHIN AN ACCEPTABLE THI...

Jul 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY BRAKES FAILED AFTER AN EXTENDED DOWNHILL DRIVE--ALTHOUGH NOT AN UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCE. IN TAKING APART THE DISK BRAKES, MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE CALIPERS HAD BECOME BRITTLE (OVER TIME FROM HEAT) AND THEY CRUMBLED IN HIS HANDS. THE PADS HAD WORN DOWN BUT STILL WERE WITHIN AN ACCEPTABLE THI...

Jun 13, 2000 Wheels

VEHICLE PARKED. OWNER NOTICED 3 WHEELS WERE CRACKED/BROKEN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE WHEELS REPLACED. MECHANIC GAVE NO INDICATION OF WHAT CAUSED THE WHEELS TO BE CRACKED OR BROKEN. *AK *ML

Jun 13, 2000 Wheels

VEHICLE PARKED. OWNER NOTICED 3 WHEELS WERE CRACKED/BROKEN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE WHEELS REPLACED. MECHANIC GAVE NO INDICATION OF WHAT CAUSED THE WHEELS TO BE CRACKED OR BROKEN. *AK *ML

May 8, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL RIM BASE IS CRACKED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 8, 2000 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING HEARD LOUD CLICKING NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL, DISCOVERED CRACKS IN LEFT WHEEL, REPLACED THE WHEEL

May 8, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL RIM BASE IS CRACKED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 8, 2000 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING HEARD LOUD CLICKING NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL, DISCOVERED CRACKS IN LEFT WHEEL, REPLACED THE WHEEL

Apr 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT AT APPR. 45 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO INFLATE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND INFORMED THEM OF THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT AT APPR. 45 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO INFLATE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND INFORMED THEM OF THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 8, 2000 Power Train

WAS TRANSMISSION ON A TECH LIST FOR REPAIRS OR RECALL LIST FOR PROBLEMS AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND LOW SPEED PROBLEMS. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/75/14 )

Apr 8, 2000 Power Train

WAS TRANSMISSION ON A TECH LIST FOR REPAIRS OR RECALL LIST FOR PROBLEMS AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND LOW SPEED PROBLEMS. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/75/14 )

Jan 27, 2000 Seats

WHILE DRIVING SEATBACK BOLT SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Wheels

ALUMINIUM WHEELS HAVE A CRACK ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE WHEEL. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Seats

WHILE DRIVING SEATBACK BOLT SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Wheels

ALUMINIUM WHEELS HAVE A CRACK ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE WHEEL. *AK

Jan 18, 2000 Wheels

DURING A BRAKE INSPECTION AT A TIRE STORE, IT WAS POINTED OUT THAT THE ORIGINAL ALUMINUM WHEELS WERE CRACKED. TWO OF THE LARGE SPOKES ON ONE WHEEL WERE CRACKED THROUGH. ONE OTHER WAS CRACKED BUT NOT ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I CALLED WENDLE FORD WHO HAD SOLD ME THE CAR. THEY SAID IT WASN'T A WARRANTY...

Jan 18, 2000 Wheels

DURING A BRAKE INSPECTION AT A TIRE STORE, IT WAS POINTED OUT THAT THE ORIGINAL ALUMINUM WHEELS WERE CRACKED. TWO OF THE LARGE SPOKES ON ONE WHEEL WERE CRACKED THROUGH. ONE OTHER WAS CRACKED BUT NOT ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I CALLED WENDLE FORD WHO HAD SOLD ME THE CAR. THEY SAID IT WASN'T A WARRANTY...

Nov 23, 1999 Wheels

WHILE INSPECTING NOTICED HAIR LINE CRACKS ON ALUMINUM WHEELS AND RIMS. REPLACED ALL FOUR WHEELS WITH STEEL WHEEL RIMS. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Wheels

WHILE INSPECTING NOTICED HAIR LINE CRACKS ON ALUMINUM WHEELS AND RIMS. REPLACED ALL FOUR WHEELS WITH STEEL WHEEL RIMS. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT VEHICLE HIT A STEEL POLE. WITHIN SECOND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN A FOWARD POSITION, WHILE DRIVER'S FOOT REMAINED ON BRAKE, VEHICLE HIT THE WALL OF WAREHOUSE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT VEHICLE HIT A STEEL POLE. WITHIN SECOND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN A FOWARD POSITION, WHILE DRIVER'S FOOT REMAINED ON BRAKE, VEHICLE HIT THE WALL OF WAREHOUSE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT VEHICLE HIT A STEEL POLE. WITHIN SECOND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN A FOWARD POSITION, WHILE DRIVER'S FOOT REMAINED ON BRAKE, VEHICLE HIT THE WALL OF WAREHOUSE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT VEHICLE HIT A STEEL POLE. WITHIN SECOND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN A FOWARD POSITION, WHILE DRIVER'S FOOT REMAINED ON BRAKE, VEHICLE HIT THE WALL OF WAREHOUSE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A VIBRATION PRESENT DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. DEALER HAS TURNED ROTORS TWICE, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A VIBRATION PRESENT DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. DEALER HAS TURNED ROTORS TWICE, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Sep 13, 1999 Electrical System

RECALL 99V029000, IGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING SINCE MARCH 1999 FOR PARTS ON RECALL. *AK

Sep 13, 1999 Electrical System

RECALL 99V029000, IGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING SINCE MARCH 1999 FOR PARTS ON RECALL. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Wheels

LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR ALUMINUM TIRE RIMS CRACKED IN FOUR DIFFERENT PLACES, CAUSING FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY IF TIRE RIM WAS TO FALL OFF. *YC

Aug 30, 1999 Wheels

LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR ALUMINUM TIRE RIMS CRACKED IN FOUR DIFFERENT PLACES, CAUSING FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY IF TIRE RIM WAS TO FALL OFF. *YC

Aug 24, 1999 Steering

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE OUT OF PARKING LOT, STEERING WHEEL BROKE IN DRIVER'S HANDS & FELL INTO DRIVER'S LAP. HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF & TOWED TO DEALER. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Steering

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE OUT OF PARKING LOT, STEERING WHEEL BROKE IN DRIVER'S HANDS & FELL INTO DRIVER'S LAP. HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF & TOWED TO DEALER. *AK

Jul 27, 1999 Wheels

WHEEL RIMS FAILED. AFTER FEELING SEVERE WOBBLE AT SPEED, DRIVER PULLED OVER AND FOUND THE ALUMINUM WHEEL RIM ON FR WHEEL WAS FAILING. 3 OF 4 WHEELS SHOWED SEVERE FRACTURES IN SPOKES. WHEELS ARE ALUMINUM WITH 7 SPOKES. WHEEL TYPE 49 FOR 1996 AREOSTARS. RF HAD 4 COMPLETELY FRACTURED SPOKES AND 1 PART...

Jul 27, 1999 Wheels

WHEEL RIMS FAILED. AFTER FEELING SEVERE WOBBLE AT SPEED, DRIVER PULLED OVER AND FOUND THE ALUMINUM WHEEL RIM ON FR WHEEL WAS FAILING. 3 OF 4 WHEELS SHOWED SEVERE FRACTURES IN SPOKES. WHEELS ARE ALUMINUM WITH 7 SPOKES. WHEEL TYPE 49 FOR 1996 AREOSTARS. RF HAD 4 COMPLETELY FRACTURED SPOKES AND 1 PART...

Jul 16, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRVING VAN AT ANY SPEED A GRINDING NOISE COMES FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. WHEN THE VAN WAS CHECKED BY A MECHANIC THE BEARING WAS GONE FROM THE SPINDLE. PLEASE LIST VIN, MILEAGE AND DATES FOR OTHER VANS. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRVING VAN AT ANY SPEED A GRINDING NOISE COMES FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. WHEN THE VAN WAS CHECKED BY A MECHANIC THE BEARING WAS GONE FROM THE SPINDLE. PLEASE LIST VIN, MILEAGE AND DATES FOR OTHER VANS. *AK

Jul 15, 1999 Parking Brake

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE AND APPYLING THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE, A PIN WITHIN THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FORWARD. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 15, 1999 Parking Brake

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE AND APPYLING THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE, A PIN WITHIN THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FORWARD. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 27, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA RECALL 99V029000 AND MFR RECALL 99S02, IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETIALS. RECALL HAS YET TO BE CORRECTED. *AK

May 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE/MOTOR CAUSING AIR BYPASS TO STICK. MJS

May 27, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA RECALL 99V029000 AND MFR RECALL 99S02, IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETIALS. RECALL HAS YET TO BE CORRECTED. *AK

May 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE/MOTOR CAUSING AIR BYPASS TO STICK. MJS

May 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON APRIL 19, 1999, QUALITY OF NAPA LOCATED AT 1823 SOSCOL AVE, NAPA, 94559, PERFORMED OUR 30,000 MILE SERVICE WHICH IN OUR FORD MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BOOK INCLUDES INSPECTION OF DISC BRAKE SYSTEM AND DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM. ON APRIL 19TH, OUR MILEAGE WAS 34,712.5 AND QUALITY SIGNED OFF ON THE MAINTENANCE ...

May 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON APRIL 19, 1999, QUALITY OF NAPA LOCATED AT 1823 SOSCOL AVE, NAPA, 94559, PERFORMED OUR 30,000 MILE SERVICE WHICH IN OUR FORD MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BOOK INCLUDES INSPECTION OF DISC BRAKE SYSTEM AND DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM. ON APRIL 19TH, OUR MILEAGE WAS 34,712.5 AND QUALITY SIGNED OFF ON THE MAINTENANCE ...

May 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON APRIL 19, 1999, QUALITY OF NAPA LOCATED AT 1823 SOSCOL AVE, NAPA, 94559, PERFORMED OUR 30,000 MILE SERVICE WHICH IN OUR FORD MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BOOK INCLUDES INSPECTION OF DISC BRAKE SYSTEM AND DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM. ON APRIL 19TH, OUR MILEAGE WAS 34,712.5 AND QUALITY SIGNED OFF ON THE MAINTENANCE ...

May 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON APRIL 19, 1999, QUALITY OF NAPA LOCATED AT 1823 SOSCOL AVE, NAPA, 94559, PERFORMED OUR 30,000 MILE SERVICE WHICH IN OUR FORD MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BOOK INCLUDES INSPECTION OF DISC BRAKE SYSTEM AND DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM. ON APRIL 19TH, OUR MILEAGE WAS 34,712.5 AND QUALITY SIGNED OFF ON THE MAINTENANCE ...

May 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON APRIL 19, 1999, QUALITY OF NAPA LOCATED AT 1823 SOSCOL AVE, NAPA, 94559, PERFORMED OUR 30,000 MILE SERVICE WHICH IN OUR FORD MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BOOK INCLUDES INSPECTION OF DISC BRAKE SYSTEM AND DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM. ON APRIL 19TH, OUR MILEAGE WAS 34,712.5 AND QUALITY SIGNED OFF ON THE MAINTENANCE ...

May 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON APRIL 19, 1999, QUALITY OF NAPA LOCATED AT 1823 SOSCOL AVE, NAPA, 94559, PERFORMED OUR 30,000 MILE SERVICE WHICH IN OUR FORD MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BOOK INCLUDES INSPECTION OF DISC BRAKE SYSTEM AND DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM. ON APRIL 19TH, OUR MILEAGE WAS 34,712.5 AND QUALITY SIGNED OFF ON THE MAINTENANCE ...

May 13, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH WHEN CONSUMER TURNS ON SIGNAL SWITCH UPON MAKING A TURN OR JUST CHANGING LINES, SIGNAL SWITCH WON'T HOLD, AND CONSUMER HAS TO HOLD IT MANUALLY. *AK

May 13, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH WHEN CONSUMER TURNS ON SIGNAL SWITCH UPON MAKING A TURN OR JUST CHANGING LINES, SIGNAL SWITCH WON'T HOLD, AND CONSUMER HAS TO HOLD IT MANUALLY. *AK

May 7, 1999 Structure

AS THE SLIDING DOOR WAS BEING OPENED THE BOTTOM TRACKS HAD SEPARATED FORM THE DOOR. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 7, 1999 Structure

AS THE SLIDING DOOR WAS BEING OPENED THE BOTTOM TRACKS HAD SEPARATED FORM THE DOOR. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 4, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSFER CASE BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP MOVING WHILE ENGINE REMAINED ON. OWNER COULD NOT SWITCH GEARS. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSFER CASE. *AK

May 4, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSFER CASE BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP MOVING WHILE ENGINE REMAINED ON. OWNER COULD NOT SWITCH GEARS. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSFER CASE. *AK

Apr 20, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED WHEN BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL REPAIR, DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER WORK WAS COMPLETED. (IGNITION SWITCH)- (99V-029) MJS.

Apr 20, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED WHEN BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL REPAIR, DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER WORK WAS COMPLETED. (IGNITION SWITCH)- (99V-029) MJS.

Mar 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH A SMALL VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, IT INCREASED AS TIME WENT ON, WHEN EXAMINED WAS FOUND PADS CAME APART-SHIFTING ON RIVETS. THIS HAPPENED BOTH TIMES, IT HAS STARTED IT AGAIN, ONLY MINOR AT THIS TIME. WHEELS NOT PULLED YET.

Mar 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH A SMALL VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, IT INCREASED AS TIME WENT ON, WHEN EXAMINED WAS FOUND PADS CAME APART-SHIFTING ON RIVETS. THIS HAPPENED BOTH TIMES, IT HAS STARTED IT AGAIN, ONLY MINOR AT THIS TIME. WHEELS NOT PULLED YET.

Mar 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

REQUIRES A SHIFT INTO 'NEUTRAL' TO DISENGAGE MAXIMUM THROTTLE DURING A PASSING MANUVER. SEEMS TO BE TORQUE RELATED. OCCURS INDEPENDENT OF 'CRUISE CONTROL' BEING ON OR OFF. APPLYING BRAKES OR TURNING CURISE TO OFF DOES NOT RELEASE THROTTLE. VEHICAL HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER WHO SOLD VEHICLE AND ACC...

Mar 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

REQUIRES A SHIFT INTO 'NEUTRAL' TO DISENGAGE MAXIMUM THROTTLE DURING A PASSING MANUVER. SEEMS TO BE TORQUE RELATED. OCCURS INDEPENDENT OF 'CRUISE CONTROL' BEING ON OR OFF. APPLYING BRAKES OR TURNING CURISE TO OFF DOES NOT RELEASE THROTTLE. VEHICAL HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER WHO SOLD VEHICLE AND ACC...

Feb 24, 1999 Power Train

FRONT AXLE BROKE CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF, AND DAMAGING OTHER COMPONENTS.

Feb 24, 1999 Power Train

FRONT AXLE BROKE CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF, AND DAMAGING OTHER COMPONENTS.

Dec 28, 1998 Power Train

SIMILAR TO SAFETY RECALL # 97S83 FOR WHICH SERVICE WAS PERFORMED, BUT AFFECTING FRONT SHAFT AND TRANSFER CASE INSTEAD OF REAR. HAD SEAL LEAK ON FRONT TRANSFER CASE UNDER 30K MILES WARRANTY. TRANSFER CASE BEARING FAILURE ON FRONT DRIVE SHAFT IN TRANSFER CASE RUINED TRANSFER CASE AT A COST OF $1,985...

Dec 28, 1998 Power Train

SIMILAR TO SAFETY RECALL # 97S83 FOR WHICH SERVICE WAS PERFORMED, BUT AFFECTING FRONT SHAFT AND TRANSFER CASE INSTEAD OF REAR. HAD SEAL LEAK ON FRONT TRANSFER CASE UNDER 30K MILES WARRANTY. TRANSFER CASE BEARING FAILURE ON FRONT DRIVE SHAFT IN TRANSFER CASE RUINED TRANSFER CASE AT A COST OF $1,985...

Nov 20, 1998 Electrical System

SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Nov 20, 1998 Electrical System

SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Nov 12, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE MADE A POPPING SOUND AND THE SOUND WENT AWAY. DRIVING AT 55 TO 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING AND THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER DUE TO THE WHEELS VIRBATING. WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE WHEEL, AND DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WITHIN THE LOWE...

Nov 12, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE MADE A POPPING SOUND AND THE SOUND WENT AWAY. DRIVING AT 55 TO 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING AND THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER DUE TO THE WHEELS VIRBATING. WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE WHEEL, AND DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WITHIN THE LOWE...

Oct 8, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR ON RIGHT INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT WORK, IT WILL NOT LATCH TO CLOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. STATES IT NEEDS FOUR PARTS, TWO PARTS ARE UNDER WARRANTY, ANDTWO ARE NOT (THE LATCH AND THE STRIKER PLATE). *AK

Oct 8, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCH MALFUNCTIONED.

Oct 8, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR ON RIGHT INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT WORK, IT WILL NOT LATCH TO CLOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. STATES IT NEEDS FOUR PARTS, TWO PARTS ARE UNDER WARRANTY, ANDTWO ARE NOT (THE LATCH AND THE STRIKER PLATE). *AK

Oct 8, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCH MALFUNCTIONED.

Jun 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPER FAILURE HAS CONTINUALLY CAUSED DAMAGE TO OTHER BRAKE COMPONENTS, PADS, ROTORS ETC.

Jun 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPER FAILURE HAS CONTINUALLY CAUSED DAMAGE TO OTHER BRAKE COMPONENTS, PADS, ROTORS ETC.

Jun 9, 1998 Power Train

NHTSA RECALL 97V204000, MANUFACTURER 97S83, TRANSFER CASE; DEALER'S LETTER WAS RECEIVED IN MARCH, AND IN APRIL WHEN CONTACTED THE DEALER AGAIN, THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS, WHEN CONTACTED AGAIN, THE PARTS WERE IN, BUT COULD NOT BE LOCATED. *AK

Jun 9, 1998 Power Train

NHTSA RECALL 97V204000, MANUFACTURER 97S83, TRANSFER CASE; DEALER'S LETTER WAS RECEIVED IN MARCH, AND IN APRIL WHEN CONTACTED THE DEALER AGAIN, THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS, WHEN CONTACTED AGAIN, THE PARTS WERE IN, BUT COULD NOT BE LOCATED. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Power Train

RECALL (97V204000), DRIVESHAFT; NOT SATISFIED WITH WORK DONE PERTAINING TO RECALL. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS IN APRIL. PICKED VEHICLE UP & THEN HAD TO RETURN IT THE NEXT DAY. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TURNING THE HAZARD LIGHT'S ON THE STEERING COLUMN STARTING SMOKING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

Jun 4, 1998 Power Train

RECALL (97V204000), DRIVESHAFT; NOT SATISFIED WITH WORK DONE PERTAINING TO RECALL. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS IN APRIL. PICKED VEHICLE UP & THEN HAD TO RETURN IT THE NEXT DAY. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TURNING THE HAZARD LIGHT'S ON THE STEERING COLUMN STARTING SMOKING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

May 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL LINE HAD CRACK, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK, RESULTING IN A FIRE. NO WARNING WAS GIVEN. *AK

May 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPER FAILURE IS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PADS FREQUENTLY.

May 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL LINE HAD CRACK, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK, RESULTING IN A FIRE. NO WARNING WAS GIVEN. *AK

May 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPER FAILURE IS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PADS FREQUENTLY.

Apr 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TWICE WITHIN 30,000 MILES. FIRST TIME AT 12,000 ,CAUSING THE ROTORS TO CRACK ON THE FRONT BRAKES, RESULTING IN REDUCTION OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TWICE WITHIN 30,000 MILES. FIRST TIME AT 12,000 ,CAUSING THE ROTORS TO CRACK ON THE FRONT BRAKES, RESULTING IN REDUCTION OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 14, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER IS HAVING TROUBLE RECEIVING RECALL REPAIR WORK ON THE TRANSFER CASE BY DEALERSHIP.

Apr 14, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER IS HAVING TROUBLE RECEIVING RECALL REPAIR WORK ON THE TRANSFER CASE BY DEALERSHIP.

Jan 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

UPON APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THERE IS NO RESPONSE FROM THE BRAKES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Jan 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

UPON APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THERE IS NO RESPONSE FROM THE BRAKES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Nov 4, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK AND ALARM RELAY FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK AND ALARM RELAY FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK AND ALARM RELAY FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK AND ALARM RELAY FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LATCH FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING LEAKING AT TIME OF DELIVERY.

Oct 27, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LATCH FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING LEAKING AT TIME OF DELIVERY.

Oct 22, 1997 Equipment

MISPRINT ON TIRES (PRESSURE LABEL), MICHELIN.

Oct 22, 1997 Equipment

MISPRINT ON TIRES (PRESSURE LABEL), MICHELIN.

Sep 22, 1997 Structure

CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH SLIDING DOOR. THEY LEASED IT 0N (1) 17-AUG-97, (2) 9- 19-96, (3) 8- 5-97 AND (4)9-21-97. RANCHO FORD OF TEMECULA, CA. HAS DONE REPAIRS THREE TIMES CHANGING THE PARTS REGARDING DOOR LATCH THE FIRST TWO TIMES; QUALITY REPAIR R&R DOOR TRIM PANEL AND REPAIR LOCK ROD M...

Sep 22, 1997 Structure

CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH SLIDING DOOR. THEY LEASED IT 0N (1) 17-AUG-97, (2) 9- 19-96, (3) 8- 5-97 AND (4)9-21-97. RANCHO FORD OF TEMECULA, CA. HAS DONE REPAIRS THREE TIMES CHANGING THE PARTS REGARDING DOOR LATCH THE FIRST TWO TIMES; QUALITY REPAIR R&R DOOR TRIM PANEL AND REPAIR LOCK ROD M...

Aug 29, 1997 Steering

THE SPINDLE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO FLY OFF WHILE DRIVING 65MPH. CHAMPION FORD COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR GIVE A REASON WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Steering

THE SPINDLE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO FLY OFF WHILE DRIVING 65MPH. CHAMPION FORD COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR GIVE A REASON WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN. *AK

Aug 28, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE.

Aug 28, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.

Aug 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED.

Aug 28, 1997 Power Train

NOISE IN TRANSMISSION.

Aug 28, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE.

Aug 28, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.

Aug 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED.

Aug 28, 1997 Power Train

NOISE IN TRANSMISSION.

Aug 27, 1997 Equipment

INTERMITTENT RADIO FAILURE.

Aug 27, 1997 Equipment

INTERMITTENT RADIO FAILURE.

Aug 20, 1997 Steering

DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN FELT A PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT SPINDL/ BRAKE CALIPER ANDBRAKE LINE BROKE. LOST CONTROL OF STEERING & THE BRAKES. TOOK TO THE DEALER. LOOKING AT VEHICLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN FELT A PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT SPINDL/ BRAKE CALIPER ANDBRAKE LINE BROKE. LOST CONTROL OF STEERING & THE BRAKES. TOOK TO THE DEALER. LOOKING AT VEHICLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN FELT A PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT SPINDL/ BRAKE CALIPER ANDBRAKE LINE BROKE. LOST CONTROL OF STEERING & THE BRAKES. TOOK TO THE DEALER. LOOKING AT VEHICLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 20, 1997 Steering

DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN FELT A PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT SPINDL/ BRAKE CALIPER ANDBRAKE LINE BROKE. LOST CONTROL OF STEERING & THE BRAKES. TOOK TO THE DEALER. LOOKING AT VEHICLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN FELT A PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT SPINDL/ BRAKE CALIPER ANDBRAKE LINE BROKE. LOST CONTROL OF STEERING & THE BRAKES. TOOK TO THE DEALER. LOOKING AT VEHICLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN FELT A PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT SPINDL/ BRAKE CALIPER ANDBRAKE LINE BROKE. LOST CONTROL OF STEERING & THE BRAKES. TOOK TO THE DEALER. LOOKING AT VEHICLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE'S ROTORS KEEP WARPING, AND THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE'S ROTORS KEEP WARPING, AND THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Seats

VEHICLE'S BACK SEAT MATERIAL IS TORN, CAUSING A METAL ROD TO STICK OUT. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Seats

VEHICLE'S BACK SEAT MATERIAL IS TORN, CAUSING A METAL ROD TO STICK OUT. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Equipment

THE FLOORBOARD BECOMES VERY HOT WHEN AIR CONDITIONER DEFROSTER OR AIR VENT IS ON. THIS WAS DUE TO EXPOSED HEATER CORE TUBES, THE MAKE SHIFT PLENUM CHAMBER COVER WAS FABRICATED BY THE DEALER. THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Equipment

THE FLOORBOARD BECOMES VERY HOT WHEN AIR CONDITIONER DEFROSTER OR AIR VENT IS ON. THIS WAS DUE TO EXPOSED HEATER CORE TUBES, THE MAKE SHIFT PLENUM CHAMBER COVER WAS FABRICATED BY THE DEALER. THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VACUUM HOSE LEAK.

Apr 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VACUUM HOSE LEAK.

Mar 24, 1997 Structure Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAREND COLLISION, TRAVELING ABOUT 15 MPH THE SLIDING DOOR, WHICH WAS LOCKED UPON IMPACT, CAME OPEN AND THE DRIVER 'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAREND COLLISION, TRAVELING ABOUT 15 MPH THE SLIDING DOOR, WHICH WAS LOCKED UPON IMPACT, CAME OPEN AND THE DRIVER 'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAREND COLLISION, TRAVELING ABOUT 15 MPH THE SLIDING DOOR, WHICH WAS LOCKED UPON IMPACT, CAME OPEN AND THE DRIVER 'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Structure Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAREND COLLISION, TRAVELING ABOUT 15 MPH THE SLIDING DOOR, WHICH WAS LOCKED UPON IMPACT, CAME OPEN AND THE DRIVER 'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAREND COLLISION, TRAVELING ABOUT 15 MPH THE SLIDING DOOR, WHICH WAS LOCKED UPON IMPACT, CAME OPEN AND THE DRIVER 'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAREND COLLISION, TRAVELING ABOUT 15 MPH THE SLIDING DOOR, WHICH WAS LOCKED UPON IMPACT, CAME OPEN AND THE DRIVER 'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN AN ACCIDENT AT 40-45MPH, 12:00 POSITION, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAD REAR WHEEL LOCKUP WITH 100 FEET OF SKID MARKS. *AK

Mar 19, 1997 Air Bags Crash

IN AN ACCIDENT AT 40-45MPH, 12:00 POSITION, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAD REAR WHEEL LOCKUP WITH 100 FEET OF SKID MARKS. *AK

Mar 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN AN ACCIDENT AT 40-45MPH, 12:00 POSITION, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAD REAR WHEEL LOCKUP WITH 100 FEET OF SKID MARKS. *AK

Mar 19, 1997 Air Bags Crash

IN AN ACCIDENT AT 40-45MPH, 12:00 POSITION, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAD REAR WHEEL LOCKUP WITH 100 FEET OF SKID MARKS. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING LEAK.

Feb 12, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING LEAK.

Dec 26, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SEAL DEFECTIVE.

Dec 26, 1996 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT DEFECTIVE.

Dec 26, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SEAL DEFECTIVE.

Dec 26, 1996 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT DEFECTIVE.

Oct 31, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE ON THE FUEL TANK AND FILLER NECK, CONSUMER FILLED THE TANK WITH GAS AND FUEL IS LEAKING AROUND THE TANK FILLER NECK. *AK

Oct 31, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE ON THE FUEL TANK AND FILLER NECK, CONSUMER FILLED THE TANK WITH GAS AND FUEL IS LEAKING AROUND THE TANK FILLER NECK. *AK

Sep 23, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Sep 23, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Aug 5, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, KEPT SMELLING BURNING ODOR, STOPPED, CHECKED UNDERHOOD, CONTINUED ON, ENGINE SUDDENLY QUIT, SMOKE COMING FROM FIREWALL AREA, SUBSEQUENTLY, UNDERHOOD ENGULFED IN FLAMES.*AK

Aug 5, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, KEPT SMELLING BURNING ODOR, STOPPED, CHECKED UNDERHOOD, CONTINUED ON, ENGINE SUDDENLY QUIT, SMOKE COMING FROM FIREWALL AREA, SUBSEQUENTLY, UNDERHOOD ENGULFED IN FLAMES.*AK

Aug 2, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THE PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN SENT TO THEM SINCE MAY.*AK

Aug 2, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THE PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN SENT TO THEM SINCE MAY.*AK

May 24, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH MELTED, NOTICED BECAUSE OF STARTING PROBLEM, PART IS AVAILABLE. *AK

May 24, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH MELTED, NOTICED BECAUSE OF STARTING PROBLEM, PART IS AVAILABLE. *AK