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Oct 9, 2020 Electrical System 160,000 mi

I FOUND TWO INCOMPLETE RECALLS. I CALLED THE DEALER 9/28/2020 AT [XXX] AND SPOKE TO [XXX]. SHE PUT THE VIN IN HER SYSTEM, SAW THE TWO RECALLS AND SAID THE PARTS WOULD BE ORDERED. NO RESPONSE. I CALL [XXX] 10/5/2020 AT THE SAME NUMBER AND SHE SAID ABOUT THE SAME THING. THEN I CALLED 10/8/2020 AND ANO...

Oct 9, 2020 Electrical System 160,000 mi

I FOUND TWO INCOMPLETE RECALLS. I CALLED THE DEALER 9/28/2020 AT [XXX] AND SPOKE TO [XXX]. SHE PUT THE VIN IN HER SYSTEM, SAW THE TWO RECALLS AND SAID THE PARTS WOULD BE ORDERED. NO RESPONSE. I CALL [XXX] 10/5/2020 AT THE SAME NUMBER AND SHE SAID ABOUT THE SAME THING. THEN I CALLED 10/8/2020 AND ANO...

Nov 19, 2014 Engine 100,000 mi

I WAS GIVEN THIS VAN WITH A HANDICAPPED LIFT AS A PRESENT FROM SOME PEOPLE AT OUR CHURCH. EVER SINCE I GOT IT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. ANOTHER PROBLEM I'VE BEEN HAVING IS THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WEARS OUT MORE QUICKLY...

Nov 19, 2014 Wheels 100,000 mi

I WAS GIVEN THIS VAN WITH A HANDICAPPED LIFT AS A PRESENT FROM SOME PEOPLE AT OUR CHURCH. EVER SINCE I GOT IT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. ANOTHER PROBLEM I'VE BEEN HAVING IS THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WEARS OUT MORE QUICKLY...

Nov 19, 2014 Engine 100,000 mi

I WAS GIVEN THIS VAN WITH A HANDICAPPED LIFT AS A PRESENT FROM SOME PEOPLE AT OUR CHURCH. EVER SINCE I GOT IT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. ANOTHER PROBLEM I'VE BEEN HAVING IS THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WEARS OUT MORE QUICKLY...

Nov 19, 2014 Wheels 100,000 mi

I WAS GIVEN THIS VAN WITH A HANDICAPPED LIFT AS A PRESENT FROM SOME PEOPLE AT OUR CHURCH. EVER SINCE I GOT IT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. ANOTHER PROBLEM I'VE BEEN HAVING IS THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WEARS OUT MORE QUICKLY...

Aug 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

NOTE: I WISH I HAD FOUND THIS SITE YEARS AGO. I COULD NOT GET PAST FORDS "BRICK WALL" TO SPEAK TO AN ENGINEER! 1. 1997 AEROSTAR - ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED DOWN QUICKLY TO PASS (2 LANE HIGHWAY). 2. NOW IN THE LEFT LANE, NOT FAR AHEAD OF PASSED THE CAR - I EXPERRIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ...

Aug 19, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

NOTE: I WISH I HAD FOUND THIS SITE YEARS AGO. I COULD NOT GET PAST FORDS "BRICK WALL" TO SPEAK TO AN ENGINEER! 1. 1997 AEROSTAR - ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED DOWN QUICKLY TO PASS (2 LANE HIGHWAY). 2. NOW IN THE LEFT LANE, NOT FAR AHEAD OF PASSED THE CAR - I EXPERRIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ...

Aug 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

NOTE: I WISH I HAD FOUND THIS SITE YEARS AGO. I COULD NOT GET PAST FORDS "BRICK WALL" TO SPEAK TO AN ENGINEER! 1. 1997 AEROSTAR - ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED DOWN QUICKLY TO PASS (2 LANE HIGHWAY). 2. NOW IN THE LEFT LANE, NOT FAR AHEAD OF PASSED THE CAR - I EXPERRIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ...

Aug 19, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

NOTE: I WISH I HAD FOUND THIS SITE YEARS AGO. I COULD NOT GET PAST FORDS "BRICK WALL" TO SPEAK TO AN ENGINEER! 1. 1997 AEROSTAR - ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED DOWN QUICKLY TO PASS (2 LANE HIGHWAY). 2. NOW IN THE LEFT LANE, NOT FAR AHEAD OF PASSED THE CAR - I EXPERRIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ...

Jun 26, 2009 Wheels 180,000 mi

OBSERVED FULL CRACK ON ALUMINUM WHEEL RIM SPOKE. THIS IS STANDARD ALUMINUM WHEEL FROM MANUFACTURER. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM SAME AS HTTP://WWW.MOTORBEAT.COM/COMPLAINT/438440/. *TR THIS IS THE SECOND RIM THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. ANOTHER RIM FAILED IN THE SAME MANNER ONE YEAR ...

Jun 26, 2009 Wheels 180,000 mi

OBSERVED FULL CRACK ON ALUMINUM WHEEL RIM SPOKE. THIS IS STANDARD ALUMINUM WHEEL FROM MANUFACTURER. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM SAME AS HTTP://WWW.MOTORBEAT.COM/COMPLAINT/438440/. *TR THIS IS THE SECOND RIM THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. ANOTHER RIM FAILED IN THE SAME MANNER ONE YEAR ...

Mar 27, 2008 Power Train

NEED TO KNOW WERE TO START TO GET ALL THE PROBLEMS ON MY VAN TAKEN CARE OF ALL THE RECALLS, OF POWER TRAIN THE ELECTRICAL AND WHATEVER ELSE WAS REPORTED TO ME ON MY REPORT OF THE RECALLS ON THIS 1997 AREOSTAR VAN THANK YOU MARYJEAN. *TR

Mar 27, 2008 Electrical System

NEED TO KNOW WERE TO START TO GET ALL THE PROBLEMS ON MY VAN TAKEN CARE OF ALL THE RECALLS, OF POWER TRAIN THE ELECTRICAL AND WHATEVER ELSE WAS REPORTED TO ME ON MY REPORT OF THE RECALLS ON THIS 1997 AREOSTAR VAN THANK YOU MARYJEAN. *TR

Mar 27, 2008 Power Train

NEED TO KNOW WERE TO START TO GET ALL THE PROBLEMS ON MY VAN TAKEN CARE OF ALL THE RECALLS, OF POWER TRAIN THE ELECTRICAL AND WHATEVER ELSE WAS REPORTED TO ME ON MY REPORT OF THE RECALLS ON THIS 1997 AREOSTAR VAN THANK YOU MARYJEAN. *TR

Mar 27, 2008 Electrical System

NEED TO KNOW WERE TO START TO GET ALL THE PROBLEMS ON MY VAN TAKEN CARE OF ALL THE RECALLS, OF POWER TRAIN THE ELECTRICAL AND WHATEVER ELSE WAS REPORTED TO ME ON MY REPORT OF THE RECALLS ON THIS 1997 AREOSTAR VAN THANK YOU MARYJEAN. *TR

Jul 26, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 99,000 mi

1997 AEROSTAR REAR HATCH: 1 OF 2 ANCHOR STUDS WHICH SUPPORT THE TAIL HATCH PNEUMATIC SPRING (VEHICLE BODY END) BROKE, ALLOWING THE HATCH TO IMMEDIATELY FALL ON TO OPERATOR. ALTHOUGH THERE ARE 2 PNEUMATIC SUPPORTS, 1 IS INSUFFCIENT TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE HATCH. SIMILAR EXPERIENCE WITH 1994 MODE...

Jul 26, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 99,000 mi

1997 AEROSTAR REAR HATCH: 1 OF 2 ANCHOR STUDS WHICH SUPPORT THE TAIL HATCH PNEUMATIC SPRING (VEHICLE BODY END) BROKE, ALLOWING THE HATCH TO IMMEDIATELY FALL ON TO OPERATOR. ALTHOUGH THERE ARE 2 PNEUMATIC SUPPORTS, 1 IS INSUFFCIENT TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE HATCH. SIMILAR EXPERIENCE WITH 1994 MODE...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire

MY 1997 FORD AERO STAR VAN PRODUCED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHOM CHECKED THE RECALL NOTICES AND FOUND ONE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERHEATING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN THE KEY W...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire

MY 1997 FORD AERO STAR VAN PRODUCED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHOM CHECKED THE RECALL NOTICES AND FOUND ONE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERHEATING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN THE KEY W...

Jul 22, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

MY 1997 FORD AERO STAR VAN PRODUCED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHOM CHECKED THE RECALL NOTICES AND FOUND ONE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERHEATING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN THE KEY W...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire

MY 1997 FORD AERO STAR VAN PRODUCED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHOM CHECKED THE RECALL NOTICES AND FOUND ONE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERHEATING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN THE KEY W...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire

MY 1997 FORD AERO STAR VAN PRODUCED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHOM CHECKED THE RECALL NOTICES AND FOUND ONE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERHEATING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN THE KEY W...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire

MY 1997 FORD AERO STAR VAN PRODUCED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHOM CHECKED THE RECALL NOTICES AND FOUND ONE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERHEATING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN THE KEY W...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire

MY 1997 FORD AERO STAR VAN PRODUCED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHOM CHECKED THE RECALL NOTICES AND FOUND ONE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERHEATING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN THE KEY W...

Jul 22, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

MY 1997 FORD AERO STAR VAN PRODUCED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHOM CHECKED THE RECALL NOTICES AND FOUND ONE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERHEATING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN THE KEY W...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire

MY 1997 FORD AERO STAR VAN PRODUCED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHOM CHECKED THE RECALL NOTICES AND FOUND ONE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERHEATING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN THE KEY W...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire

MY 1997 FORD AERO STAR VAN PRODUCED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHOM CHECKED THE RECALL NOTICES AND FOUND ONE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERHEATING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN THE KEY W...

May 21, 2004 Wheels

CONSUMER'S HUSBAND DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE RIMS HAD CRACKED IN THREE PLACES. *LA ANOTHER RIM WAS FOUND WITH CRACKS IN THREE PLACES AS WELL. *SC *JB

May 21, 2004 Wheels

CONSUMER'S HUSBAND DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE RIMS HAD CRACKED IN THREE PLACES. *LA ANOTHER RIM WAS FOUND WITH CRACKS IN THREE PLACES AS WELL. *SC *JB

Mar 23, 2004 Wheels 74,000 mi

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TWO FRONT RIMS CRACKED. *AK CONSUMER CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SAID THAT THEY WON'T ADDRESS THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT'S NOT ON WARRANTY OR RECALL. HOWEVER, CONSUMER REPLACED BOTH RIMS. *LA

Mar 23, 2004 Wheels 74,000 mi

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TWO FRONT RIMS CRACKED. *AK CONSUMER CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SAID THAT THEY WON'T ADDRESS THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT'S NOT ON WARRANTY OR RECALL. HOWEVER, CONSUMER REPLACED BOTH RIMS. *LA

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 132,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED A BAD LEAK IN THE FRONT SEAL. I PAID TO HAVE THE TRANSAXLE REMOVED AND THE SEAL REPLACED. THE FLUID WAS CHANGED AS WELL AS THE FILTER AND THEN SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE CARS OVERDRIVE STOPPED WORKING. IT WILL SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE BUT IT WILL SHIFT RIGHT BACK OUT WHEN I STEP ON...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 132,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED A BAD LEAK IN THE FRONT SEAL. I PAID TO HAVE THE TRANSAXLE REMOVED AND THE SEAL REPLACED. THE FLUID WAS CHANGED AS WELL AS THE FILTER AND THEN SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE CARS OVERDRIVE STOPPED WORKING. IT WILL SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE BUT IT WILL SHIFT RIGHT BACK OUT WHEN I STEP ON...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 132,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED A BAD LEAK IN THE FRONT SEAL. I PAID TO HAVE THE TRANSAXLE REMOVED AND THE SEAL REPLACED. THE FLUID WAS CHANGED AS WELL AS THE FILTER AND THEN SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE CARS OVERDRIVE STOPPED WORKING. IT WILL SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE BUT IT WILL SHIFT RIGHT BACK OUT WHEN I STEP ON...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 132,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED A BAD LEAK IN THE FRONT SEAL. I PAID TO HAVE THE TRANSAXLE REMOVED AND THE SEAL REPLACED. THE FLUID WAS CHANGED AS WELL AS THE FILTER AND THEN SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE CARS OVERDRIVE STOPPED WORKING. IT WILL SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE BUT IT WILL SHIFT RIGHT BACK OUT WHEN I STEP ON...

Dec 2, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING CONSUMER HAD TO DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. WHEN THE VEHICLE MOVED THE THROTTLE GOT STUCK, AND REVVED VERY HIGH. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE HAD A STICKING PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING CONSUMER HAD TO DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. WHEN THE VEHICLE MOVED THE THROTTLE GOT STUCK, AND REVVED VERY HIGH. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE HAD A STICKING PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 23, 2003 Tires 24,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE TREAD ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED RAPIDLY, WHICH RESULTED IN COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF THE TIRE. *AK THE WHEEL WELL AND BUMPER WERE DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE TIRE FAILURE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AND IT FAILED AGAIN WHILE TRA...

Sep 23, 2003 Tires 24,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE TREAD ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED RAPIDLY, WHICH RESULTED IN COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF THE TIRE. *AK THE WHEEL WELL AND BUMPER WERE DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE TIRE FAILURE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AND IT FAILED AGAIN WHILE TRA...

Sep 2, 2003 Wheels 136,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT REAR DRIVER'S SIDE RIM SPOKES ARE CRACKED. VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. *AK FOUR SPOKES WERE CRACKED COMPLETELY THREW. ANY MORE AND CONSUMER FACED LOSS OF WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE SPARE PUT ON AND RIM REPLACED. CONSUMER LEARNED A PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP SELL...

Sep 2, 2003 Wheels 136,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT REAR DRIVER'S SIDE RIM SPOKES ARE CRACKED. VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. *AK FOUR SPOKES WERE CRACKED COMPLETELY THREW. ANY MORE AND CONSUMER FACED LOSS OF WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE SPARE PUT ON AND RIM REPLACED. CONSUMER LEARNED A PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP SELL...

Jul 16, 2003 Visibility

REAR WINDOWS DO NOT ROLL DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 16, 2003 Visibility

REAR WINDOWS DO NOT ROLL DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Apr 21, 2003 Power Train 85,493 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 97 V 204 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Apr 21, 2003 Power Train 85,493 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 97 V 204 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Aug 22, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT RUN PROPERLY DUE TO THE TRANSFER CASE BEING DEFECTIVE. THERE IS A LOUD NOISE WHEN DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER NOTED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *YH

Aug 22, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT RUN PROPERLY DUE TO THE TRANSFER CASE BEING DEFECTIVE. THERE IS A LOUD NOISE WHEN DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER NOTED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *YH

Mar 13, 2002 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE AND KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE/KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. RIGHT FRONT ROTOR, INNER AND OUTER WHEEL BEARINGS AND SEAL WERE ALL REPLACED. *TT

Mar 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE AND KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE/KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. RIGHT FRONT ROTOR, INNER AND OUTER WHEEL BEARINGS AND SEAL WERE ALL REPLACED. *TT

Mar 13, 2002 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE AND KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE/KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. RIGHT FRONT ROTOR, INNER AND OUTER WHEEL BEARINGS AND SEAL WERE ALL REPLACED. *TT

Mar 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE AND KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE/KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. RIGHT FRONT ROTOR, INNER AND OUTER WHEEL BEARINGS AND SEAL WERE ALL REPLACED. *TT

Dec 17, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 17, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

FORD RECOMMENDS INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT OF REAR BRAKES, WHICH CAUSES OVERHEATING OF DRUMS AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF AXLE SEALS, AXLE BEARINGS, AND TIRE ON THE RIM ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE DRUM. FORD STIPULATES THAT BRAKE SHOES ARE TO BE TOUCHING DRUM WHEN BRAKES ARE ADJUSTED. THIS RESULTS IN FRICTIONAL HE...

Nov 19, 2001 Power Train Fire

FORD RECOMMENDS INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT OF REAR BRAKES, WHICH CAUSES OVERHEATING OF DRUMS AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF AXLE SEALS, AXLE BEARINGS, AND TIRE ON THE RIM ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE DRUM. FORD STIPULATES THAT BRAKE SHOES ARE TO BE TOUCHING DRUM WHEN BRAKES ARE ADJUSTED. THIS RESULTS IN FRICTIONAL HE...

Nov 19, 2001 Power Train Fire

FORD RECOMMENDS INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT OF REAR BRAKES, WHICH CAUSES OVERHEATING OF DRUMS AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF AXLE SEALS, AXLE BEARINGS, AND TIRE ON THE RIM ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE DRUM. FORD STIPULATES THAT BRAKE SHOES ARE TO BE TOUCHING DRUM WHEN BRAKES ARE ADJUSTED. THIS RESULTS IN FRICTIONAL HE...

Nov 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

FORD RECOMMENDS INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT OF REAR BRAKES, WHICH CAUSES OVERHEATING OF DRUMS AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF AXLE SEALS, AXLE BEARINGS, AND TIRE ON THE RIM ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE DRUM. FORD STIPULATES THAT BRAKE SHOES ARE TO BE TOUCHING DRUM WHEN BRAKES ARE ADJUSTED. THIS RESULTS IN FRICTIONAL HE...

Nov 19, 2001 Power Train Fire

FORD RECOMMENDS INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT OF REAR BRAKES, WHICH CAUSES OVERHEATING OF DRUMS AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF AXLE SEALS, AXLE BEARINGS, AND TIRE ON THE RIM ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE DRUM. FORD STIPULATES THAT BRAKE SHOES ARE TO BE TOUCHING DRUM WHEN BRAKES ARE ADJUSTED. THIS RESULTS IN FRICTIONAL HE...

Nov 19, 2001 Power Train Fire

FORD RECOMMENDS INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT OF REAR BRAKES, WHICH CAUSES OVERHEATING OF DRUMS AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF AXLE SEALS, AXLE BEARINGS, AND TIRE ON THE RIM ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE DRUM. FORD STIPULATES THAT BRAKE SHOES ARE TO BE TOUCHING DRUM WHEN BRAKES ARE ADJUSTED. THIS RESULTS IN FRICTIONAL HE...

Aug 3, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS SLOWING DOWN GOING 35-45MPH IN THE RIGHT SLOW LANE. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, VEHICLE PICKED UP MORE SPEED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. VEHICLE RAN INTO ONE OF THE BEAMS UNDER UNDERPASS OF THE HIGHWAY. UPON IMPACT, FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S FACE HIT ...

Aug 3, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS SLOWING DOWN GOING 35-45MPH IN THE RIGHT SLOW LANE. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, VEHICLE PICKED UP MORE SPEED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. VEHICLE RAN INTO ONE OF THE BEAMS UNDER UNDERPASS OF THE HIGHWAY. UPON IMPACT, FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S FACE HIT ...

Apr 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN IT RAINS/UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR LOCK FROM PASSENGER SIDE; UNEXPLAINED STALL CHECK/ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON/STARTED WITH NO PROBLEM

Apr 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN IT RAINS/UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR LOCK FROM PASSENGER SIDE; UNEXPLAINED STALL CHECK/ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON/STARTED WITH NO PROBLEM

Apr 11, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO TURN IGINTION AND START VEHICLE WITHOUT KEY IN IT, CAUSING A SAFTEY HAZARD.*AK

Apr 11, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO TURN IGINTION AND START VEHICLE WITHOUT KEY IN IT, CAUSING A SAFTEY HAZARD.*AK

Apr 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP USUALLY DOES NOT COME ON UNTIL REPEATEDLY TURNING IGNITION ON AND OFF, VEHICLE DIED TWICE WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT RESTART UNTIL FUEL PUMP CAME ON, SMELLS LIKE VEHICLE OVERHEATING WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE, SAME PROBLEMS AS DESCRIBED IN FORD PRESS RELEASE REGARDING RECALL 99 S 02, TAKEN TO ...

Apr 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP USUALLY DOES NOT COME ON UNTIL REPEATEDLY TURNING IGNITION ON AND OFF, VEHICLE DIED TWICE WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT RESTART UNTIL FUEL PUMP CAME ON, SMELLS LIKE VEHICLE OVERHEATING WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE, SAME PROBLEMS AS DESCRIBED IN FORD PRESS RELEASE REGARDING RECALL 99 S 02, TAKEN TO ...

Mar 9, 2001 Structure

WHEN SLIDING DOOR TOO CLOSE IT WILL NOT CONNECT AND LOCK, LIGHT STAYS ON BECAUSE DOOR IS NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Interior Lighting

WHEN SLIDING DOOR TOO CLOSE IT WILL NOT CONNECT AND LOCK, LIGHT STAYS ON BECAUSE DOOR IS NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Structure

WHEN SLIDING DOOR TOO CLOSE IT WILL NOT CONNECT AND LOCK, LIGHT STAYS ON BECAUSE DOOR IS NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Interior Lighting

WHEN SLIDING DOOR TOO CLOSE IT WILL NOT CONNECT AND LOCK, LIGHT STAYS ON BECAUSE DOOR IS NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER HAVE RECALL 00V425000/ ACCELERATOR CABLE REPAIRED. DEALER TOLD HER THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THIS RECALL NOTICE AND REFUSED TO PERFORM WORK.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER HAVE RECALL 00V425000/ ACCELERATOR CABLE REPAIRED. DEALER TOLD HER THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THIS RECALL NOTICE AND REFUSED TO PERFORM WORK.*AK

Feb 9, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A SUDDEN LOSS IN ALMOST ALL BRAKING POWER AND LOSS OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL NEARLY COMING OFF VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE FRONT SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, BRAKE ROTOR,AND CALIPERAND BALL JOINTS WERE DETR...

Feb 9, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A SUDDEN LOSS IN ALMOST ALL BRAKING POWER AND LOSS OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL NEARLY COMING OFF VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE FRONT SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, BRAKE ROTOR,AND CALIPERAND BALL JOINTS WERE DETR...

Feb 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A SUDDEN LOSS IN ALMOST ALL BRAKING POWER AND LOSS OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL NEARLY COMING OFF VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE FRONT SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, BRAKE ROTOR,AND CALIPERAND BALL JOINTS WERE DETR...

Feb 9, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A SUDDEN LOSS IN ALMOST ALL BRAKING POWER AND LOSS OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL NEARLY COMING OFF VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE FRONT SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, BRAKE ROTOR,AND CALIPERAND BALL JOINTS WERE DETR...

Feb 9, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A SUDDEN LOSS IN ALMOST ALL BRAKING POWER AND LOSS OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL NEARLY COMING OFF VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE FRONT SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, BRAKE ROTOR,AND CALIPERAND BALL JOINTS WERE DETR...

Feb 9, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A SUDDEN LOSS IN ALMOST ALL BRAKING POWER AND LOSS OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL NEARLY COMING OFF VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE FRONT SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, BRAKE ROTOR,AND CALIPERAND BALL JOINTS WERE DETR...

Feb 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A SUDDEN LOSS IN ALMOST ALL BRAKING POWER AND LOSS OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL NEARLY COMING OFF VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE FRONT SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, BRAKE ROTOR,AND CALIPERAND BALL JOINTS WERE DETR...

Feb 9, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN A SUDDEN LOSS IN ALMOST ALL BRAKING POWER AND LOSS OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL NEARLY COMING OFF VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE FRONT SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, BRAKE ROTOR,AND CALIPERAND BALL JOINTS WERE DETR...

Sep 12, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, BRAKE ROTOR, CALIPER AND BALL JOINTS. *MJS

Sep 12, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, BRAKE ROTOR, CALIPER AND BALL JOINTS. *MJS

Aug 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

MAINLY WHEN VAN WAS IN PARK ENGINE REVVED UP BY ITSELF. ALSO, VAN HAD A SLIGHT INCREASE IN SPEED WHILE DRIVING. VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

MAINLY WHEN VAN WAS IN PARK ENGINE REVVED UP BY ITSELF. ALSO, VAN HAD A SLIGHT INCREASE IN SPEED WHILE DRIVING. VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 15, 2000 Wheels

WHILE LOOKING WHEEL OVER NOTICED RIM WITH CRACK. *AK ALL THREE WHEELS HAVE CRACK AT THE SAME PLACE. *YH

Aug 15, 2000 Wheels

WHILE LOOKING WHEEL OVER NOTICED RIM WITH CRACK. *AK ALL THREE WHEELS HAVE CRACK AT THE SAME PLACE. *YH

Jul 27, 2000 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT DISCHARGE OF BATTERY, CONTACT DEALER CANT FIND PROPLEM, FORD HAVE 3 SERVICE BULLETINS OUT ON PROBLEM,HAPPENS ON VEHICLES BUILD BEFORE CERTAIN TIME. *AK

Jul 27, 2000 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT DISCHARGE OF BATTERY, CONTACT DEALER CANT FIND PROPLEM, FORD HAVE 3 SERVICE BULLETINS OUT ON PROBLEM,HAPPENS ON VEHICLES BUILD BEFORE CERTAIN TIME. *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY OFF OF A SMALL STREET, APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN. RPMS WENT UP, AND THE REAR TIRES WERE SPINNING. VEHICLE HIT A GARAGE WALL AND DOOR. *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY OFF OF A SMALL STREET, APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN. RPMS WENT UP, AND THE REAR TIRES WERE SPINNING. VEHICLE HIT A GARAGE WALL AND DOOR. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT UP TO 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND PLACED UNDER CRUISE CONTROL. VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL TO SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 90MPH, AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ATTEMPTS TO DISENGAGE THROTTLE OR CRUSISE CONTROL. VEHILCE SLOWED DOWN TO SAFE SPEED BY CONSTANT BRAKING FOR APPROXIMATE...

Mar 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT UP TO 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND PLACED UNDER CRUISE CONTROL. VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL TO SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 90MPH, AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ATTEMPTS TO DISENGAGE THROTTLE OR CRUSISE CONTROL. VEHILCE SLOWED DOWN TO SAFE SPEED BY CONSTANT BRAKING FOR APPROXIMATE...

Mar 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT UP TO 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND PLACED UNDER CRUISE CONTROL. VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL TO SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 90MPH, AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ATTEMPTS TO DISENGAGE THROTTLE OR CRUSISE CONTROL. VEHILCE SLOWED DOWN TO SAFE SPEED BY CONSTANT BRAKING FOR APPROXIMATE...

Mar 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT UP TO 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND PLACED UNDER CRUISE CONTROL. VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL TO SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 90MPH, AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ATTEMPTS TO DISENGAGE THROTTLE OR CRUSISE CONTROL. VEHILCE SLOWED DOWN TO SAFE SPEED BY CONSTANT BRAKING FOR APPROXIMATE...

Mar 26, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL SET AT APPROX 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 75 NORTH OF ATLANTA. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELARATED OUT OF CONTROL TO APPROXIMATELY 90 MPH AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ATTEMPTS TO DEACTIVATE CONTROL BY BRAKE, OR CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO CONTROL VEHICLE WHILE THE THROTTLE WAS WID...

Mar 26, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL SET AT APPROX 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 75 NORTH OF ATLANTA. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELARATED OUT OF CONTROL TO APPROXIMATELY 90 MPH AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ATTEMPTS TO DEACTIVATE CONTROL BY BRAKE, OR CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO CONTROL VEHICLE WHILE THE THROTTLE WAS WID...

Feb 25, 2000 Electrical System

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INVOLVING THE HORN CONTINUALLY FAILS. THE HORN REGULARY GOES OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT RUNNING. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH HORNS, THE LOW AND HIGH FREQUENCY. I HAVE REPLACED THE HORN RELAY. WITH EACH REPLACEMENT, THE HORN BURNS OUT BECAUSE IT IS OPERATED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS BECAU...

Feb 25, 2000 Electrical System

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INVOLVING THE HORN CONTINUALLY FAILS. THE HORN REGULARY GOES OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT RUNNING. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH HORNS, THE LOW AND HIGH FREQUENCY. I HAVE REPLACED THE HORN RELAY. WITH EACH REPLACEMENT, THE HORN BURNS OUT BECAUSE IT IS OPERATED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS BECAU...

Jan 3, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A CHILD SAFETY LOCK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *YC

Jan 3, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A CHILD SAFETY LOCK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *YC

Oct 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ENGINE BELT NOISE. NLM

Oct 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ENGINE BELT NOISE. NLM

Sep 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHEN A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF TRUCK. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHEN A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF TRUCK. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION.

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION.

Aug 26, 1999 Power Train

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #97V204000. CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR TRANSFER CASE. AFTER REPAIRS, PICKED VEHICLE UP. HAD PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY. WAS A LOUD BANG. THIS CAUSED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE IN REAR END. DEALER REFUSED TO HELP W/PROBLEM.ALSO, REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS HAD CRACKED. IT ...

Aug 26, 1999 Power Train

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #97V204000. CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR TRANSFER CASE. AFTER REPAIRS, PICKED VEHICLE UP. HAD PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY. WAS A LOUD BANG. THIS CAUSED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE IN REAR END. DEALER REFUSED TO HELP W/PROBLEM.ALSO, REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS HAD CRACKED. IT ...

Aug 26, 1999 Power Train

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #97V204000. CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR TRANSFER CASE. AFTER REPAIRS, PICKED VEHICLE UP. HAD PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY. WAS A LOUD BANG. THIS CAUSED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE IN REAR END. DEALER REFUSED TO HELP W/PROBLEM.ALSO, REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS HAD CRACKED. IT ...

Aug 26, 1999 Power Train

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #97V204000. CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR TRANSFER CASE. AFTER REPAIRS, PICKED VEHICLE UP. HAD PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY. WAS A LOUD BANG. THIS CAUSED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE IN REAR END. DEALER REFUSED TO HELP W/PROBLEM.ALSO, REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS HAD CRACKED. IT ...

Jul 26, 1999 Electrical System

KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Electrical System

KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE DENIED RECALL WORK DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (99V-029) IGNITION SWITCH. MJS

Jun 8, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE DENIED RECALL WORK DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (99V-029) IGNITION SWITCH. MJS

Jun 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TURNING OR APPLYING BRAKES THEY WOULD MAKE LOUD NOISES FROM THE REAR WHEELS. BEEN TO DEALER & INFORMED CONSUMER THAT'S HOW ITS SUPPOSE TO BE. DID NOT REPAIR BRAKES. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TURNING OR APPLYING BRAKES THEY WOULD MAKE LOUD NOISES FROM THE REAR WHEELS. BEEN TO DEALER & INFORMED CONSUMER THAT'S HOW ITS SUPPOSE TO BE. DID NOT REPAIR BRAKES. *AK

May 11, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER 4 TIMES REGARDING RECALL 99V029000, IGNITION SWITCH SHORT. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

May 11, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER 4 TIMES REGARDING RECALL 99V029000, IGNITION SWITCH SHORT. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

May 4, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL REPAIR POLICY, WHEN REPAIR WAS MADE. (99S02)

May 4, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL REPAIR POLICY, WHEN REPAIR WAS MADE. (99S02)

Mar 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE CAUSING IT TO HIT A BULIDING.

Mar 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE CAUSING IT TO HIT A BULIDING.

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSE FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSE FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRES FAILED. MICHELIN / FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRES (P215/75 R14). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSE FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSE FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRES FAILED. MICHELIN / FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRES (P215/75 R14). *YC

Jan 24, 1999 Power Train

FEELS LIKE AND SOUNDS LIKE TRANSMISSION TRYING TO LOCK IN TWO GEARS, ALMOST STALLS VEHICLE.HAS A MISS/BUCK/BALK/JERK/JUMP OR WHATEVER,SEVERITY VARIES FROM VERY SEVERE TO BARELY PERCEPTIBLE. OCCURS ALMOST EVERY TIME VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN CITY. *AK

Jan 24, 1999 Power Train

FEELS LIKE AND SOUNDS LIKE TRANSMISSION TRYING TO LOCK IN TWO GEARS, ALMOST STALLS VEHICLE.HAS A MISS/BUCK/BALK/JERK/JUMP OR WHATEVER,SEVERITY VARIES FROM VERY SEVERE TO BARELY PERCEPTIBLE. OCCURS ALMOST EVERY TIME VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN CITY. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL HARNESS BURNED.

Jan 12, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS FAILED TWO TIMES.

Jan 12, 1999 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL HARNESS BURNED.

Jan 12, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS FAILED TWO TIMES.

Jan 7, 1999 Electrical System

SMOKE OCCASIONALLY APPEARS COMING OUT FROM AROUND THE DASH PANEL BY THE HEATING AND A/C CONTROLS. SMELLS LIKE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS BURNING OR BURNING WIRE INSULATION. SMOKE GOES AWAY AFTER 5-10 MINUTES. DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER IF HEAT, A/C OR JUST THE FAN IS ON. IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. DEAL...

Jan 7, 1999 Electrical System

SMOKE OCCASIONALLY APPEARS COMING OUT FROM AROUND THE DASH PANEL BY THE HEATING AND A/C CONTROLS. SMELLS LIKE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS BURNING OR BURNING WIRE INSULATION. SMOKE GOES AWAY AFTER 5-10 MINUTES. DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER IF HEAT, A/C OR JUST THE FAN IS ON. IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. DEAL...

Dec 29, 1998 Wheels

WHEEL FELL OFF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 29, 1998 Wheels

WHEEL FELL OFF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 4, 1998 Suspension

VIBRATION AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS ALONG WITH NOISY DRONING EXPERIENCED WITHIN WEEKS OF NEW PURCHASE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO EFFECT REPAIRS AT DEALER RESULTED IN ONE REPAIR ATTEMPT WHICH PROMPTLY REVERTED BACK TO HIGH LEVEL OF VIBRATION AND DRONING AT 50 - 55 MPH AND MOST APPARENT AT ABOVE 60 MPH. DEALER ...

Dec 4, 1998 Suspension

VIBRATION AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS ALONG WITH NOISY DRONING EXPERIENCED WITHIN WEEKS OF NEW PURCHASE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO EFFECT REPAIRS AT DEALER RESULTED IN ONE REPAIR ATTEMPT WHICH PROMPTLY REVERTED BACK TO HIGH LEVEL OF VIBRATION AND DRONING AT 50 - 55 MPH AND MOST APPARENT AT ABOVE 60 MPH. DEALER ...

Nov 12, 1998 Air Bags

MANUFACTURER WILL NOT INSTALL ON/OFF SWITCH FOR AIR BAGS.

Nov 12, 1998 Air Bags

MANUFACTURER WILL NOT INSTALL ON/OFF SWITCH FOR AIR BAGS.

Oct 26, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

THERE ISN'T A CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON THE VEHICLE. CHILDREN CAN GET OUT OF THEIR CHILD SAFETY SEAT AND OPEN THE VEHICLE DOORS BEFORE THE CONSUMER CAN GET TO THE CHILDREN OUT. *AK

Oct 26, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

THERE ISN'T A CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON THE VEHICLE. CHILDREN CAN GET OUT OF THEIR CHILD SAFETY SEAT AND OPEN THE VEHICLE DOORS BEFORE THE CONSUMER CAN GET TO THE CHILDREN OUT. *AK

Sep 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT INDICATION OR BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. ABS SENOR LIGHT WOULD COME ON WOULD COME ON WHILE CONSUMER CONTINUED PUMPING THE BRAKES FOR VEHICLE TO STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED AND...

Sep 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT INDICATION OR BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. ABS SENOR LIGHT WOULD COME ON WOULD COME ON WHILE CONSUMER CONTINUED PUMPING THE BRAKES FOR VEHICLE TO STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED AND...

Sep 15, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON THE KEY GETS VERY HOT WHEN IT IS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON THE KEY GETS VERY HOT WHEN IT IS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Sep 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SHOES/ ROTORS DUE A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE REAR BRAKE ADJUSTERS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON OTHER COMPLAINTS. *AK

Sep 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SHOES/ ROTORS DUE A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE REAR BRAKE ADJUSTERS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON OTHER COMPLAINTS. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Tires

TIRE CAME OFF STRIKING WINDSHIELD OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).

Aug 18, 1998 Tires

TIRE CAME OFF STRIKING WINDSHIELD OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).

Jul 31, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR PASSENGER RESTRAINT SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 31, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR PASSENGER RESTRAINT SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 29, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ANCHOR WAS NEVER INSTALLED IN NEW VEHICLE.

Jan 29, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ANCHOR WAS NEVER INSTALLED IN NEW VEHICLE.

Jan 20, 1998 Unknown Or Other

REQUESTING INFORMATION REGARDING RECALL OF EITHER FORD WINDSTAR OR AEROSTAR.

Jan 20, 1998 Unknown Or Other

REQUESTING INFORMATION REGARDING RECALL OF EITHER FORD WINDSTAR OR AEROSTAR.

Jan 6, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

AUTOMATIC FUEL CUTOFF FAILED WHEN VEHICL WAS STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER, LANDING ON ITS ROOF.

Jan 6, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

AUTOMATIC FUEL CUTOFF FAILED WHEN VEHICL WAS STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER, LANDING ON ITS ROOF.

Nov 13, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, PRESSED BRAKES, WENT TO REVERSE AND VEHICLE ACCELLERATED AT HIGH SPEED, RACING 100 FEET DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, ACROSS THE ROAD, JUMPED A CURVE AND TORE DOWN APPPROX. 70 FT. OF CHAINLINK FENCE. THE PIPE FROM FENCE BROKE BACK WINDOW OF VEHICLE ,PERTRUDING THROUGH HITTING CONSUME...

Nov 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, PRESSED BRAKES, WENT TO REVERSE AND VEHICLE ACCELLERATED AT HIGH SPEED, RACING 100 FEET DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, ACROSS THE ROAD, JUMPED A CURVE AND TORE DOWN APPPROX. 70 FT. OF CHAINLINK FENCE. THE PIPE FROM FENCE BROKE BACK WINDOW OF VEHICLE ,PERTRUDING THROUGH HITTING CONSUME...

Nov 13, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, PRESSED BRAKES, WENT TO REVERSE AND VEHICLE ACCELLERATED AT HIGH SPEED, RACING 100 FEET DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, ACROSS THE ROAD, JUMPED A CURVE AND TORE DOWN APPPROX. 70 FT. OF CHAINLINK FENCE. THE PIPE FROM FENCE BROKE BACK WINDOW OF VEHICLE ,PERTRUDING THROUGH HITTING CONSUME...

Nov 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, PRESSED BRAKES, WENT TO REVERSE AND VEHICLE ACCELLERATED AT HIGH SPEED, RACING 100 FEET DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, ACROSS THE ROAD, JUMPED A CURVE AND TORE DOWN APPPROX. 70 FT. OF CHAINLINK FENCE. THE PIPE FROM FENCE BROKE BACK WINDOW OF VEHICLE ,PERTRUDING THROUGH HITTING CONSUME...