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May 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ASPIRE IS RUNNING VERY BAD LIKE MISSING, SEEMS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING GAS. NEW THING IS NOW IT WILL NOT START UNLESS YOU BASICALLY FLOOD THE CAR BY PUMPING THE GAS PEDAL AND THAT INCLUDES WHILE ITS RUNNING. I TOOK IT TO FORD AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR ACCORDING TO FREDERICK MOTOR C...

May 7, 2003 Unknown Or Other 83,750 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD, GRINDING NOISE. THE NEEDLE SHOT UP TO A SPEED FAR HIGHER THAN THE SPEED OF THE CAR. THE NEEDLED VIBRATED, THEN BROKE OFF. WE WERE PARTICULARLY CONCERNED BECAUSE THIS SPEEDOMETER FAILURE WAS ALMOST AN EXACT DUPLICATE OF THE SPEEDOMETE...

May 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ASPIRE IS RUNNING VERY BAD LIKE MISSING, SEEMS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING GAS. NEW THING IS NOW IT WILL NOT START UNLESS YOU BASICALLY FLOOD THE CAR BY PUMPING THE GAS PEDAL AND THAT INCLUDES WHILE ITS RUNNING. I TOOK IT TO FORD AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR ACCORDING TO FREDERICK MOTOR C...

May 7, 2003 Unknown Or Other 83,750 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD, GRINDING NOISE. THE NEEDLE SHOT UP TO A SPEED FAR HIGHER THAN THE SPEED OF THE CAR. THE NEEDLED VIBRATED, THEN BROKE OFF. WE WERE PARTICULARLY CONCERNED BECAUSE THIS SPEEDOMETER FAILURE WAS ALMOST AN EXACT DUPLICATE OF THE SPEEDOMETE...

Sep 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY NAME IS [XXX], THE MOTHER OF [XXX]. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. THE FAN FAILED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR I OWNED IT AND THE DEALERSHIP FIXED IT. [XXX] HAS OWNED THE CAR FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW, AND THE FAN WENT OUT AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME THE RELAY TO THE FAN MELTED. IN CHECKING WITH THE HAYNES BOOK ON THIS...

Sep 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY NAME IS [XXX], THE MOTHER OF [XXX]. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. THE FAN FAILED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR I OWNED IT AND THE DEALERSHIP FIXED IT. [XXX] HAS OWNED THE CAR FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW, AND THE FAN WENT OUT AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME THE RELAY TO THE FAN MELTED. IN CHECKING WITH THE HAYNES BOOK ON THIS...

Jun 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE ENTERED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAUGHT ON FIRE, CONSUMER STATED TRANSMISSION STARTED GIVING OUT IN 4TH AND 5TH GEARS, POSSIBLY ENGINE FAILURE OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT.#10-91-204 *SLC

Jun 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE ENTERED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAUGHT ON FIRE, CONSUMER STATED TRANSMISSION STARTED GIVING OUT IN 4TH AND 5TH GEARS, POSSIBLY ENGINE FAILURE OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT.#10-91-204 *SLC

Apr 22, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

FRONT-END COLLISION AT 30MPH. WEARING SAFETY BELT, AIR-BAG DEPLOYED. FACE STILL HIT STEERING WHEEL BREAKING FRONT OF JAW AND KNOCKING OUT TEETH. CAR WAS DECLARED TOTALLED.*AK

Apr 22, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

FRONT-END COLLISION AT 30MPH. WEARING SAFETY BELT, AIR-BAG DEPLOYED. FACE STILL HIT STEERING WHEEL BREAKING FRONT OF JAW AND KNOCKING OUT TEETH. CAR WAS DECLARED TOTALLED.*AK

Feb 12, 2002 Tires

THE DEALER PUT COOPER COBRA TIRES (NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION MENTIONED) ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH WERE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO SHAKE, THE DEALER PUT DEFECTIVE TIRES ON THE REAR AXLE, BUT THE CONDITION STILL EXISTED, FINALLY, THE CONSUMER HAD ANOTHER DEALER REPLACE THE COOPER...

Feb 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DEALER PUT COOPER COBRA TIRES (NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION MENTIONED) ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH WERE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO SHAKE, THE DEALER PUT DEFECTIVE TIRES ON THE REAR AXLE, BUT THE CONDITION STILL EXISTED, FINALLY, THE CONSUMER HAD ANOTHER DEALER REPLACE THE COOPER...

Feb 12, 2002 Tires

DEALER PUT COOPER COBRA TIRES (NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION MENTIONED) ON VEHICLE THAT WERE DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO SHAKE, DEALER PUT DEFECTIVE TIRES ON REAR AXLE, BUT CONDITION STILL EXISTED, FINALLY CONSUMER HAD ANOTHER DEALER REPLACE COOPER COBRA TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAN...

Feb 12, 2002 Tires

THE DEALER PUT COOPER COBRA TIRES (NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION MENTIONED) ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH WERE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO SHAKE, THE DEALER PUT DEFECTIVE TIRES ON THE REAR AXLE, BUT THE CONDITION STILL EXISTED, FINALLY, THE CONSUMER HAD ANOTHER DEALER REPLACE THE COOPER...

Feb 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DEALER PUT COOPER COBRA TIRES (NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION MENTIONED) ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH WERE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO SHAKE, THE DEALER PUT DEFECTIVE TIRES ON THE REAR AXLE, BUT THE CONDITION STILL EXISTED, FINALLY, THE CONSUMER HAD ANOTHER DEALER REPLACE THE COOPER...

Feb 12, 2002 Tires

DEALER PUT COOPER COBRA TIRES (NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION MENTIONED) ON VEHICLE THAT WERE DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO SHAKE, DEALER PUT DEFECTIVE TIRES ON REAR AXLE, BUT CONDITION STILL EXISTED, FINALLY CONSUMER HAD ANOTHER DEALER REPLACE COOPER COBRA TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAN...

Jun 27, 2001 Equipment

THREADS ON THE JACK SCREW BOLTS ARE STRIPPED. JACK WON'T GO UP OR DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 27, 2001 Equipment

THREADS ON THE JACK SCREW BOLTS ARE STRIPPED. JACK WON'T GO UP OR DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 30, 2000 Visibility

THE ABOVE DESCRIBED GLASS IS NOT SAFETY, BUT IS ONLY TEMPERED GLASS. IN AN ACCIDENT, THE LARGE VOLUME OF SLIVERS OF GLASS COULD HAVE DISASTROUS RESULTS. THIS WAS A STAIONARY EVENT AND, FORTUNATELY DID NOT.*AK

Dec 30, 2000 Visibility

THE ABOVE DESCRIBED GLASS IS NOT SAFETY, BUT IS ONLY TEMPERED GLASS. IN AN ACCIDENT, THE LARGE VOLUME OF SLIVERS OF GLASS COULD HAVE DISASTROUS RESULTS. THIS WAS A STAIONARY EVENT AND, FORTUNATELY DID NOT.*AK

Dec 1, 2000 Power Train

I WAS ENTERING THE OUTERBELT AT CLEVELAND AVENUE & I-270W, AND AS I STARTED TO ACCELERATE THE CAR GOT UP TO ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP AND THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED TO SLOW. I HAD MY TWO CHILDREN, WHITNEY AGE 8 AND BRITTANY AGE 15 IN THE CAR WITH ME. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TERRIBL...

Dec 1, 2000 Power Train

I WAS ENTERING THE OUTERBELT AT CLEVELAND AVENUE & I-270W, AND AS I STARTED TO ACCELERATE THE CAR GOT UP TO ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP AND THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED TO SLOW. I HAD MY TWO CHILDREN, WHITNEY AGE 8 AND BRITTANY AGE 15 IN THE CAR WITH ME. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TERRIBL...

Oct 23, 2000 Power Train

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD A TRANSMISSION FAIL ON THIS CAR- THE THIRD IN A FORD VEHICLE I'VE OWNED. I ALSO HAVE A FRIEND WHO DRIVES A NEW ASPIRE AND HERS FAILED TOO. I TOOK IT TO GARAGES WHO REFUSED TO WORK ON IT BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSIONS IN ASPIRES ARE APPARENTLY NOTORIOUSLY BAD. MY CAR S...

Oct 23, 2000 Power Train

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD A TRANSMISSION FAIL ON THIS CAR- THE THIRD IN A FORD VEHICLE I'VE OWNED. I ALSO HAVE A FRIEND WHO DRIVES A NEW ASPIRE AND HERS FAILED TOO. I TOOK IT TO GARAGES WHO REFUSED TO WORK ON IT BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSIONS IN ASPIRES ARE APPARENTLY NOTORIOUSLY BAD. MY CAR S...

Aug 7, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ARE DISCOLORED, AND DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING,CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Aug 7, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ARE DISCOLORED, AND DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING,CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WENT TO HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND IT FAILED DUE TO THE LENS COVERING. COLOR OF THE LENS DOESN'T ALLOW VISIBLE LIGHTING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *ML

Jul 6, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WENT TO HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND IT FAILED DUE TO THE LENS COVERING. COLOR OF THE LENS DOESN'T ALLOW VISIBLE LIGHTING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *ML

Jun 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM SENDING THIS WITH GREAT CONCERN OVER A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT I FEEL IS VERY DANGEROUS.THE SPOT WELDS ON THE HARNESS THAT HOLDS THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDALS BROKE AND CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO HANG UP ON THE STEERING COLUMN. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP SAFELY AND NEARLY PUT THE CAR INTO A DITCH. I...

Jun 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM SENDING THIS WITH GREAT CONCERN OVER A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT I FEEL IS VERY DANGEROUS.THE SPOT WELDS ON THE HARNESS THAT HOLDS THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDALS BROKE AND CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO HANG UP ON THE STEERING COLUMN. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP SAFELY AND NEARLY PUT THE CAR INTO A DITCH. I...

May 29, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WITH A FRONT END COLLISION WITH DEER AT @40MPH. *AK

May 29, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WITH A FRONT END COLLISION WITH DEER AT @40MPH. *AK

May 10, 2000 Electrical System

DURING HOT WEATHER AND WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVING A LONG TIME, ENGINE WILL NOT START AFTER IT'S BEEN SHUT OFF. HAVE TO KEEP TRYING BEFORE IT FINALLY ENGAGES. HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR. IT'S NOT A DEAD BATTERY, THE ENGINE WILL NOT ENGAGE UNTIL SEVERAL TRIES ARE ...

May 10, 2000 Electrical System

DURING HOT WEATHER AND WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVING A LONG TIME, ENGINE WILL NOT START AFTER IT'S BEEN SHUT OFF. HAVE TO KEEP TRYING BEFORE IT FINALLY ENGAGES. HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR. IT'S NOT A DEAD BATTERY, THE ENGINE WILL NOT ENGAGE UNTIL SEVERAL TRIES ARE ...

Apr 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC COVERING OVER THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FADED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *MJS

Apr 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC COVERING OVER THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FADED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *MJS

Apr 3, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC COVERINGS OVER THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FADED TO THE POINT WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS SHINE VERY DIM AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED APPROX 1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY RECALLS FOR THIS SAFETY IS...

Apr 3, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC COVERINGS OVER THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FADED TO THE POINT WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS SHINE VERY DIM AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED APPROX 1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY RECALLS FOR THIS SAFETY IS...

Jan 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOTICED A LEAKAGE AT GASKET WHEN FILLING UP THE WATER RESERVOIR AND CHECKING ENGINE OIL DIP STICK. WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN OR GOING UP A HILL AROUND A CURVE, THE DRIVER SIDE HAS A STRANGE RATTLING NOISE ON THE FRONT TIRE. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOTICED A LEAKAGE AT GASKET WHEN FILLING UP THE WATER RESERVOIR AND CHECKING ENGINE OIL DIP STICK. WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN OR GOING UP A HILL AROUND A CURVE, THE DRIVER SIDE HAS A STRANGE RATTLING NOISE ON THE FRONT TIRE. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 15MPH SWERVED TO AVOID A BYCICLIST AND HIT A LIGHT POLE HEAD-ON. DURING INFLATION OF THE AIR BAGS THEY BLEW OUT ON BOTH SIDE WINDOWS, SHATTERING THE WINDOWS INTO LITTLE PIECES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 15MPH SWERVED TO AVOID A BYCICLIST AND HIT A LIGHT POLE HEAD-ON. DURING INFLATION OF THE AIR BAGS THEY BLEW OUT ON BOTH SIDE WINDOWS, SHATTERING THE WINDOWS INTO LITTLE PIECES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 21, 1999 Structure

THERE IS VERY LOUD RAMBLING NOISE WHICH GETS HIGHER AS THE VEHICLE PICKS UP SPEED. ALSO, CRASH BARRIERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 21, 1999 Suspension

THERE IS VERY LOUD RAMBLING NOISE WHICH GETS HIGHER AS THE VEHICLE PICKS UP SPEED. ALSO, CRASH BARRIERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 21, 1999 Structure

THERE IS VERY LOUD RAMBLING NOISE WHICH GETS HIGHER AS THE VEHICLE PICKS UP SPEED. ALSO, CRASH BARRIERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 21, 1999 Suspension

THERE IS VERY LOUD RAMBLING NOISE WHICH GETS HIGHER AS THE VEHICLE PICKS UP SPEED. ALSO, CRASH BARRIERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Visibility

ENTIRE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW SHATTERED UPON CLOSING THE DOOR. GLASS SHOWERED INSIDE THE CAR AS WELL AS IN THE DOOR AND ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE.

Nov 9, 1998 Visibility

ENTIRE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW SHATTERED UPON CLOSING THE DOOR. GLASS SHOWERED INSIDE THE CAR AS WELL AS IN THE DOOR AND ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE.

Nov 3, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE FLASHER SWITCH WOULD NOT KEEP DOWN, THERFORE HAD A DEAD BATTERIE AND HAD TO GET A WHOLE NEW STEERING COLUMN.

Nov 3, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE FLASHER SWITCH WOULD NOT KEEP DOWN, THERFORE HAD A DEAD BATTERIE AND HAD TO GET A WHOLE NEW STEERING COLUMN.

Oct 29, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS BEAM REAL LOW EVEN WHEN THEY ARE ON, AND THEY ARE VERY DIM. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS BEAM REAL LOW EVEN WHEN THEY ARE ON, AND THEY ARE VERY DIM. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Power Train

INPUT SHAFTS AND REVERSE GEARS FAILED.

Oct 22, 1998 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL FAILED DUE TO 80-90 WEIGHT FLUID THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SPECS CALL FOR 30 WEIGHT MERCON.

Oct 22, 1998 Power Train

INPUT SHAFTS AND REVERSE GEARS FAILED.

Oct 22, 1998 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL FAILED DUE TO 80-90 WEIGHT FLUID THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SPECS CALL FOR 30 WEIGHT MERCON.

Aug 17, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER CAR AND CONSUMER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 17, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER CAR AND CONSUMER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Suspension

LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT RUSTED AWAY AND FAILED, EXCESSSIVE BODY AND COMPONENT DAMAGE, LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jul 29, 1998 Suspension

LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT RUSTED AWAY AND FAILED, EXCESSSIVE BODY AND COMPONENT DAMAGE, LOSS OF CONTROL.

Apr 14, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

Apr 14, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 24, 1998 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP, CAUSING IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. OWNER NOTES OF INVESTIGATION FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Electrical System

STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP, CAUSING IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. OWNER NOTES OF INVESTIGATION FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP, CAUSING IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. OWNER NOTES OF INVESTIGATION FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Electrical System

STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP, CAUSING IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. OWNER NOTES OF INVESTIGATION FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 10, 1997 Visibility

LEFT FRONT WINDOW SHATTERED, SPRAING GLASS THROUGHOUT THE CAR. *AK

Sep 10, 1997 Visibility

LEFT FRONT WINDOW SHATTERED, SPRAING GLASS THROUGHOUT THE CAR. *AK

Aug 19, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES FAILED.

Aug 19, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES FAILED.

Apr 15, 1997 Air Bags Crash

MARINA GARICA 5 FEET TALL, 250 POUNDS WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN LOW SPEED IN WHICH SHE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN CHEST TRAUMA AND A FATALITY WITH ALMOST NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG SYSTEM PRIOR TO ACCI...

Apr 15, 1997 Air Bags Crash

MARINA GARICA 5 FEET TALL, 250 POUNDS WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN LOW SPEED IN WHICH SHE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN CHEST TRAUMA AND A FATALITY WITH ALMOST NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG SYSTEM PRIOR TO ACCI...

Feb 11, 1997 Steering

STEERING ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE. (1ST VEHICLE ON 602889)

Feb 11, 1997 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR DEFECTIVE.

Feb 11, 1997 Steering

STEERING ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE. (1ST VEHICLE ON 602889)

Feb 11, 1997 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR DEFECTIVE.

Feb 6, 1997 Air Bags Crash

FRIEND WAS HOLDING 22-MONTH OLD CHILD AND VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HITTING THE CHILD IN THE LOWER NECK AND CAUSING THE CHILD TO DIE RIGHT ON THE SEEN. *AK

Feb 6, 1997 Air Bags Crash

FRIEND WAS HOLDING 22-MONTH OLD CHILD AND VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HITTING THE CHILD IN THE LOWER NECK AND CAUSING THE CHILD TO DIE RIGHT ON THE SEEN. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING SUSTAINED FRACTURED EYE SOCKET , DISLOCATED RETINA AND SEVERAL DISLOCATED BONES.

Jan 28, 1997 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING SUSTAINED FRACTURED EYE SOCKET , DISLOCATED RETINA AND SEVERAL DISLOCATED BONES.

Nov 20, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 6:00 POSITION WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP AND FORCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Nov 20, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 6:00 POSITION WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP AND FORCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Electrical System

THROTTLE POSTION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR/BROKEN WINDOW/BATTERY/SPEEDOMETERAND ODOMETER. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE POSTION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR/BROKEN WINDOW/BATTERY/SPEEDOMETERAND ODOMETER. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Visibility

THROTTLE POSTION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR/BROKEN WINDOW/BATTERY/SPEEDOMETERAND ODOMETER. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Electrical System

THROTTLE POSTION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR/BROKEN WINDOW/BATTERY/SPEEDOMETERAND ODOMETER. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Power Train

THROTTLE POSTION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR/BROKEN WINDOW/BATTERY/SPEEDOMETERAND ODOMETER. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Electrical System

THROTTLE POSTION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR/BROKEN WINDOW/BATTERY/SPEEDOMETERAND ODOMETER. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE POSTION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR/BROKEN WINDOW/BATTERY/SPEEDOMETERAND ODOMETER. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Visibility

THROTTLE POSTION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR/BROKEN WINDOW/BATTERY/SPEEDOMETERAND ODOMETER. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Electrical System

THROTTLE POSTION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR/BROKEN WINDOW/BATTERY/SPEEDOMETERAND ODOMETER. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Power Train

THROTTLE POSTION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR/BROKEN WINDOW/BATTERY/SPEEDOMETERAND ODOMETER. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CONSUMER HAS 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON FACE AND HANDS. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CONSUMER HAS 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON FACE AND HANDS. *AK

Aug 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN THE OFF POSITION , CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE WIRING HARNESS HAD BURNED AND CAUGHT FIRE.*AK *SLC

Aug 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN THE OFF POSITION , CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE WIRING HARNESS HAD BURNED AND CAUGHT FIRE.*AK *SLC

May 8, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING HEAD-ON COLLISON, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

May 8, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING HEAD-ON COLLISON, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, HIT A DEER AT SPEED OF 30MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, HIT A DEER AT SPEED OF 30MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, HIT A DEER AT SPEED OF 30MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, HIT A DEER AT SPEED OF 30MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP EVERY 12K MILES, CAUSING SHIMMY IN THE FRONT AND ALSO DIFFICULTY STOPPING VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP EVERY 12K MILES, CAUSING SHIMMY IN THE FRONT AND ALSO DIFFICULTY STOPPING VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CAR WAS IN FRONT END ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG EXPLODED, BURNING DRIVER'S HANDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CAR WAS IN FRONT END ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG EXPLODED, BURNING DRIVER'S HANDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jan 19, 1996 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 19, 1996 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE PARTS ARE NOT IN FORD DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE PARTS ARE NOT IN FORD DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. TT

Nov 30, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY FULLLY-DRIVER'S ARM WAS INJURED BY PARTIAL INFLATED AIR BAG. TT PASSENGER WAS INJURIED AS WELL. *JB

Nov 30, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY FULLLY-DRIVER'S ARM WAS INJURED BY PARTIAL INFLATED AIR BAG. TT PASSENGER WAS INJURIED AS WELL. *JB

Aug 9, 1995 Visibility

WHEN DRIVERS DOOR SHUT W/WINDOW PARTIALLY DOWN, WINDOW SHATTERED. OWNER WAS TOLD HALDEMAN FORD, IF CLOSED AGAIN PARTIALLY OPEN WINDOW WOULD SHATTER. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE MAKING TURN, ALSO, ONCE WHILE PARKING NO RELEASE BUTTON TO UNLOCK STEERING WHEEL; CANNOT INSERT IGNITION KEY INTO SWITCH. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Visibility

WHEN DRIVERS DOOR SHUT W/WINDOW PARTIALLY DOWN, WINDOW SHATTERED. OWNER WAS TOLD HALDEMAN FORD, IF CLOSED AGAIN PARTIALLY OPEN WINDOW WOULD SHATTER. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE MAKING TURN, ALSO, ONCE WHILE PARKING NO RELEASE BUTTON TO UNLOCK STEERING WHEEL; CANNOT INSERT IGNITION KEY INTO SWITCH. TT

Jul 12, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF AT A 50 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 12, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF AT A 50 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 31, 1995 Visibility

VEHICLES VENTILATION SYSTEM IS POOR, CAR WILL NOT DEFOG DUE TO POOR DESIGN, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. TT

May 31, 1995 Visibility

VEHICLES VENTILATION SYSTEM IS POOR, CAR WILL NOT DEFOG DUE TO POOR DESIGN, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. TT

May 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

WENT OFF ROAD INTO GORGE AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

May 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

WENT OFF ROAD INTO GORGE AND PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

May 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

WENT OFF ROAD INTO GORGE AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

May 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

WENT OFF ROAD INTO GORGE AND PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Apr 4, 1995 Steering Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE TIE ROD BROKE AND CAUSE ACCIDENT LOSS OF STEERING. TT

Apr 4, 1995 Steering Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE TIE ROD BROKE AND CAUSE ACCIDENT LOSS OF STEERING. TT

Feb 9, 1995 Seats

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT UNBOLTED FROM FLOOR BOARD ALSO SEAT BELT IS INOPERATIVE. TT

Feb 9, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT UNBOLTED FROM FLOOR BOARD ALSO SEAT BELT IS INOPERATIVE. TT

Feb 9, 1995 Seats

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT UNBOLTED FROM FLOOR BOARD ALSO SEAT BELT IS INOPERATIVE. TT

Feb 9, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT UNBOLTED FROM FLOOR BOARD ALSO SEAT BELT IS INOPERATIVE. TT

Jan 5, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LINES LOCATED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND COULD BE HIT BY OBJECTS IN ROAD AND CAUSE A FIRE. *SKD

Jan 5, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LINES LOCATED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND COULD BE HIT BY OBJECTS IN ROAD AND CAUSE A FIRE. *SKD

Jan 1, 1995 Steering Crash

PLASTIC SLEEVING ON LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHATTERED DURING IMPACT, CAUSING SLEEVE TO BECOME PUSHED INTO DRIVER'S KNEE, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *SKD

Jan 1, 1995 Steering Crash

PLASTIC SLEEVING ON LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHATTERED DURING IMPACT, CAUSING SLEEVE TO BECOME PUSHED INTO DRIVER'S KNEE, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *SKD