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Mar 28, 2011 Steering 50,485 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ASPIRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND SHE WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING THE FAILURE DUE TO AGE. T...

Mar 28, 2011 Steering 50,485 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ASPIRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND SHE WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING THE FAILURE DUE TO AGE. T...

Jun 2, 2008 Structure 101,847 mi

ON A 1995 FORD ASPIRE WITH 101,847 MILES, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS GETTING HARDER TO PUSH DOWN AND GETTING CLOSER TO THE FLOOR UPON RELEASE EVEN THOUGH A NEW CLUTCH WAS PUT IN A YEAR EARLIER. ALSO THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMED TO MOVE AROUND SLIGHTLY. BOTH THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE ON THE SAME BRACKET....

Jun 2, 2008 Power Train 101,847 mi

ON A 1995 FORD ASPIRE WITH 101,847 MILES, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS GETTING HARDER TO PUSH DOWN AND GETTING CLOSER TO THE FLOOR UPON RELEASE EVEN THOUGH A NEW CLUTCH WAS PUT IN A YEAR EARLIER. ALSO THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMED TO MOVE AROUND SLIGHTLY. BOTH THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE ON THE SAME BRACKET....

Jun 2, 2008 Structure 101,847 mi

ON A 1995 FORD ASPIRE WITH 101,847 MILES, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS GETTING HARDER TO PUSH DOWN AND GETTING CLOSER TO THE FLOOR UPON RELEASE EVEN THOUGH A NEW CLUTCH WAS PUT IN A YEAR EARLIER. ALSO THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMED TO MOVE AROUND SLIGHTLY. BOTH THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE ON THE SAME BRACKET....

Jun 2, 2008 Power Train 101,847 mi

ON A 1995 FORD ASPIRE WITH 101,847 MILES, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS GETTING HARDER TO PUSH DOWN AND GETTING CLOSER TO THE FLOOR UPON RELEASE EVEN THOUGH A NEW CLUTCH WAS PUT IN A YEAR EARLIER. ALSO THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMED TO MOVE AROUND SLIGHTLY. BOTH THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE ON THE SAME BRACKET....

Oct 12, 2003 Exterior Lighting

1995 FORD ASPIRE- HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED AND REPAIR SHOP IS UNABLE TO OBTAIN A USED REPLACEMENT PART BECAUSE ALL OF THE ONES IT HAS OBTAINED ARE ALREADY BROKEN. COST OF NEW PART IS $400, WHICH IS PROBABLY MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH. *LA

Oct 12, 2003 Exterior Lighting

1995 FORD ASPIRE- HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED AND REPAIR SHOP IS UNABLE TO OBTAIN A USED REPLACEMENT PART BECAUSE ALL OF THE ONES IT HAS OBTAINED ARE ALREADY BROKEN. COST OF NEW PART IS $400, WHICH IS PROBABLY MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH. *LA

May 25, 2003 Power Train 66,400 mi

GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) WHILE DRIVING. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY DUE TO LIGHT TRAFFIC, BUT COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS OTHERWISE. *NLM

May 25, 2003 Power Train 66,400 mi

GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) WHILE DRIVING. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY DUE TO LIGHT TRAFFIC, BUT COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS OTHERWISE. *NLM

May 22, 2003 Air Bags Crash 157,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB

May 22, 2003 Air Bags Crash 157,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB

Dec 2, 2002 Wheels

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT ARM HOLDING WHEEL WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED . TS

Dec 2, 2002 Wheels

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT ARM HOLDING WHEEL WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED . TS

Mar 19, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 19, 2002 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 19, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 19, 2002 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED INTO FORD DEALERSHIP TWICE, AFTER EXTENSIVE 2 AND 4 DAY TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS TESTS, WITH STILL NO FINDINGS AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THIS LAST FAILURE THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START, BUT TWO DAYS LATER IT STARTS AS IF NOTHIN...

Jan 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED INTO FORD DEALERSHIP TWICE, AFTER EXTENSIVE 2 AND 4 DAY TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS TESTS, WITH STILL NO FINDINGS AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THIS LAST FAILURE THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START, BUT TWO DAYS LATER IT STARTS AS IF NOTHIN...

Dec 31, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER CABLE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE; ONCE IN 1997, AND ONCE IN 1999. VEHICLE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 31, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER CABLE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE; ONCE IN 1997, AND ONCE IN 1999. VEHICLE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 18, 2001 Suspension

BALL JOINT BROKE WHEN TURNING AT 15 MPH WHICH TORE OUT THE CV JOINT. *AK

Aug 18, 2001 Power Train

BALL JOINT BROKE WHEN TURNING AT 15 MPH WHICH TORE OUT THE CV JOINT. *AK

Aug 18, 2001 Suspension

BALL JOINT BROKE WHEN TURNING AT 15 MPH WHICH TORE OUT THE CV JOINT. *AK

Aug 18, 2001 Power Train

BALL JOINT BROKE WHEN TURNING AT 15 MPH WHICH TORE OUT THE CV JOINT. *AK

Aug 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20-25MPH ON A DRY 2 LANE ROAD AND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. AS THEY MET TOWARD THE CENTER OF INTERSECTION. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO HIT HEAD- ON OTHER VEHICLE. AT SAME TIME PASSENGER'S CAR HIT CONSUMER'S FR...

Aug 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20-25MPH ON A DRY 2 LANE ROAD AND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. AS THEY MET TOWARD THE CENTER OF INTERSECTION. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO HIT HEAD- ON OTHER VEHICLE. AT SAME TIME PASSENGER'S CAR HIT CONSUMER'S FR...

Aug 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAR HIT CURB, AND RAN INTO A BRICKWALL HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO, DRIVER WAS PREVIOUSLY IN A CRASH, WHERE HE WAS REARENDED AND FORCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO, THEN NEITHER OF AIRBAGS D...

Aug 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAR HIT CURB, AND RAN INTO A BRICKWALL HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO, DRIVER WAS PREVIOUSLY IN A CRASH, WHERE HE WAS REARENDED AND FORCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO, THEN NEITHER OF AIRBAGS D...

May 31, 2001 Steering

WAS TOLD BY FORD I NEEDED TO SEARCH JUNK YARD FOR REPLACEMENT OF KNUCKLE, NO LONGER BEING MADE, I AM STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON CAR. *AK

May 31, 2001 Steering

WAS TOLD BY FORD I NEEDED TO SEARCH JUNK YARD FOR REPLACEMENT OF KNUCKLE, NO LONGER BEING MADE, I AM STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON CAR. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Visibility

WITHIN LESS THAN A TWO YEAR TIME PERIOD THREE FORD ASPIRE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO HAVE THEIR DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WINDOW JUST SHATTER UPON CLOSING OF THE DOOR. NOT SLAMMING OR CLOSING ANY DIFFERENTLY THAN ANY OTHER TIME. JUST RECENTLY MY SON HAD HIS WINDOW SHATTER. I WOULD NOT HAVE THOUGHT TOO ...

Mar 21, 2001 Visibility

WITHIN LESS THAN A TWO YEAR TIME PERIOD THREE FORD ASPIRE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO HAVE THEIR DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WINDOW JUST SHATTER UPON CLOSING OF THE DOOR. NOT SLAMMING OR CLOSING ANY DIFFERENTLY THAN ANY OTHER TIME. JUST RECENTLY MY SON HAD HIS WINDOW SHATTER. I WOULD NOT HAVE THOUGHT TOO ...

Feb 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash Fire

THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS BURNED ON HIS LEFT HAND/WRIST/FOREARM, THE CONTENTS OF THE AIR BAG WAS INHALED BY THE DRIVER AND LEFT THE DRIVER CHOKING AND HAS DEVELOPED BRONCHITIS. THE DRIVER HAS SEEN A DOCTOR AND WILL CONTINUE TO SEE THE DOCTOR TO DOCUMENT THE SYMPTOMS. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE DO...

Feb 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash Fire

THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS BURNED ON HIS LEFT HAND/WRIST/FOREARM, THE CONTENTS OF THE AIR BAG WAS INHALED BY THE DRIVER AND LEFT THE DRIVER CHOKING AND HAS DEVELOPED BRONCHITIS. THE DRIVER HAS SEEN A DOCTOR AND WILL CONTINUE TO SEE THE DOCTOR TO DOCUMENT THE SYMPTOMS. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE DO...

Jan 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

FRONT CRASH AT 35 MPH, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

FRONT CRASH AT 35 MPH, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDS REPAIR ALTHOUGH THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND ONLY 6 YEARS. THE FORD REPAIR SHOP STATES IT DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE WARRANTY BUT THE CONVERTER FAILED ON ITS OWN AND NOT DUE TO OWNER'S FAULT.*AK

Jan 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDS REPAIR ALTHOUGH THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND ONLY 6 YEARS. THE FORD REPAIR SHOP STATES IT DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE WARRANTY BUT THE CONVERTER FAILED ON ITS OWN AND NOT DUE TO OWNER'S FAULT.*AK

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

THE RUBBER ON CONSUMER FIRESTONE TIRES PILED OFF, CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRES WER NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T-005. NLM

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

THE RUBBER ON CONSUMER FIRESTONE TIRES PILED OFF, CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRES WER NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T-005. NLM

Jul 29, 2000 Power Train

THE THROW OUT BEARING STARTED TO GO OUT, I WAS ON MY WAY HOME ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I HAD TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. I HAD SHIFTED DOWN TO 4TH GEAR, AFTER I HAD DONE THAT, IT POPPED OUT OF 4TH GEAR TWICE NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ALMOST HOME, SO I PROCEEDED, AFTER A WHILE LONGER THE C...

Jul 29, 2000 Power Train

THE THROW OUT BEARING STARTED TO GO OUT, I WAS ON MY WAY HOME ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I HAD TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. I HAD SHIFTED DOWN TO 4TH GEAR, AFTER I HAD DONE THAT, IT POPPED OUT OF 4TH GEAR TWICE NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ALMOST HOME, SO I PROCEEDED, AFTER A WHILE LONGER THE C...

Jul 29, 2000 Power Train

THE THROW OUT BEARING STARTED TO GO OUT, I WAS ON MY WAY HOME ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I HAD TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. I HAD SHIFTED DOWN TO 4TH GEAR, AFTER I HAD DONE THAT, IT POPPED OUT OF 4TH GEAR TWICE NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ALMOST HOME, SO I PROCEEDED, AFTER A WHILE LONGER THE C...

Jul 29, 2000 Power Train

THE THROW OUT BEARING STARTED TO GO OUT, I WAS ON MY WAY HOME ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I HAD TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. I HAD SHIFTED DOWN TO 4TH GEAR, AFTER I HAD DONE THAT, IT POPPED OUT OF 4TH GEAR TWICE NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ALMOST HOME, SO I PROCEEDED, AFTER A WHILE LONGER THE C...

Jul 13, 2000 Suspension

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH, CAR SWERVES AND IS HARD TO CONTROL. WHEN CAR IS PUT IN DRIVE, IT MOVES IN REVERSE. TOOK CAR BACK TO FORD SERVICE AND THEY SAY THIS IS "NORMAL"?*AK

Jul 13, 2000 Unknown Or Other

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH, CAR SWERVES AND IS HARD TO CONTROL. WHEN CAR IS PUT IN DRIVE, IT MOVES IN REVERSE. TOOK CAR BACK TO FORD SERVICE AND THEY SAY THIS IS "NORMAL"?*AK

Jul 13, 2000 Suspension

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH, CAR SWERVES AND IS HARD TO CONTROL. WHEN CAR IS PUT IN DRIVE, IT MOVES IN REVERSE. TOOK CAR BACK TO FORD SERVICE AND THEY SAY THIS IS "NORMAL"?*AK

Jul 13, 2000 Unknown Or Other

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH, CAR SWERVES AND IS HARD TO CONTROL. WHEN CAR IS PUT IN DRIVE, IT MOVES IN REVERSE. TOOK CAR BACK TO FORD SERVICE AND THEY SAY THIS IS "NORMAL"?*AK

Jul 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTOR FAILED.

Mar 23, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTOR FAILED.

Jan 27, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON FRONTAL IMPACT, PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY . PASSENGER SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEALER NOT AWARE OF PROBLE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON FRONTAL IMPACT, PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY . PASSENGER SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEALER NOT AWARE OF PROBLE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HAS ALWAYS MADENOISE WHEN OPERATING NOW FAILING AT LOW SPEEDS CAPITAL FORD SAID NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT $1300 . SPEEDOMETER IS ERRATIC AT, TIMES CAUSING AN INACCURATE AND SHAKY READOUT. THE VIBRATION HAS NOW CAUSED THE NEEDLE TO BREAK OFF DASH HAS NEVER BEEN OPENED THAT I'M AWARE OF WE...

Jul 19, 1999 Power Train

AIR CONDITIONER HAS ALWAYS MADENOISE WHEN OPERATING NOW FAILING AT LOW SPEEDS CAPITAL FORD SAID NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT $1300 . SPEEDOMETER IS ERRATIC AT, TIMES CAUSING AN INACCURATE AND SHAKY READOUT. THE VIBRATION HAS NOW CAUSED THE NEEDLE TO BREAK OFF DASH HAS NEVER BEEN OPENED THAT I'M AWARE OF WE...

Jul 19, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HAS ALWAYS MADENOISE WHEN OPERATING NOW FAILING AT LOW SPEEDS CAPITAL FORD SAID NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT $1300 . SPEEDOMETER IS ERRATIC AT, TIMES CAUSING AN INACCURATE AND SHAKY READOUT. THE VIBRATION HAS NOW CAUSED THE NEEDLE TO BREAK OFF DASH HAS NEVER BEEN OPENED THAT I'M AWARE OF WE...

Jul 19, 1999 Power Train

AIR CONDITIONER HAS ALWAYS MADENOISE WHEN OPERATING NOW FAILING AT LOW SPEEDS CAPITAL FORD SAID NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT $1300 . SPEEDOMETER IS ERRATIC AT, TIMES CAUSING AN INACCURATE AND SHAKY READOUT. THE VIBRATION HAS NOW CAUSED THE NEEDLE TO BREAK OFF DASH HAS NEVER BEEN OPENED THAT I'M AWARE OF WE...

May 14, 1999 Visibility

WINDOW WAS DOWN WHEN THE DOOR WAS SHUT AND THE WINDOW SHATTERED. THIS HAPPENED TWICE IN 5 MONTHS. *AK

May 14, 1999 Visibility

WINDOW WAS DOWN WHEN THE DOOR WAS SHUT AND THE WINDOW SHATTERED. THIS HAPPENED TWICE IN 5 MONTHS. *AK

Mar 30, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY, REPLACED DIAGNOSTIC MODULE BUT FLASHING PERSIST.

Mar 30, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY, REPLACED DIAGNOSTIC MODULE BUT FLASHING PERSIST.

Dec 11, 1998 Visibility

WINDOW ON DRIVER'S SIDE SHATTERED WHEN DOOR WAS CLOSED AND WINDOW WAS ROLLED DOWN AT THE TIME, WINDOW REPLACED AND INCIDENT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME.

Dec 11, 1998 Visibility

WINDOW ON DRIVER'S SIDE SHATTERED WHEN DOOR WAS CLOSED AND WINDOW WAS ROLLED DOWN AT THE TIME, WINDOW REPLACED AND INCIDENT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME.

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SMELLS OF GASOLINE VERY STRONGLY. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. WINDOWS UP OR DOWN THERE IS STILL A STRONG SMELL, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SMELLS OF GASOLINE VERY STRONGLY. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. WINDOWS UP OR DOWN THERE IS STILL A STRONG SMELL, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Power Train

CLUTCH CABLE BROKE, CAUSES VEHICLE ACCELERATE FORWARD WHENEVER CONSUMER LEFT OFF CLUTCH PEDAL. FOUND CRACKED BRACKET WHICH HELD CABLE AS THE CAUSE FOR THE CABLE BREAKING. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. REPAIR WOULD BE DONE AT COST TO CONSUMER. *AK ...

Nov 3, 1998 Power Train

CLUTCH CABLE BROKE, CAUSES VEHICLE ACCELERATE FORWARD WHENEVER CONSUMER LEFT OFF CLUTCH PEDAL. FOUND CRACKED BRACKET WHICH HELD CABLE AS THE CAUSE FOR THE CABLE BREAKING. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. REPAIR WOULD BE DONE AT COST TO CONSUMER. *AK ...

Oct 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE ENGINE SEIZED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER 6 TIMES, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Oct 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE ENGINE SEIZED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER 6 TIMES, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Structure

FRONT OF VEHICLE HIT BY PARTICAL BOARD WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. IMPACT CAUSED VEHICLE HOOD TO FLIPPED UP, BLOCKING WINDSHIELD. HOOD COULD NOT BE LET DOWN TO ALLOW TO DRIVE OFF HIGHWAY.

Sep 2, 1998 Structure

FRONT OF VEHICLE HIT BY PARTICAL BOARD WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. IMPACT CAUSED VEHICLE HOOD TO FLIPPED UP, BLOCKING WINDSHIELD. HOOD COULD NOT BE LET DOWN TO ALLOW TO DRIVE OFF HIGHWAY.

Aug 12, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON ACCIDENT WITH A TRUCK ON A NARROW ROAD FOR TWO-WAY TRAFFIC. BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING NEAR ACCIDETS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 12, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON ACCIDENT WITH A TRUCK ON A NARROW ROAD FOR TWO-WAY TRAFFIC. BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING NEAR ACCIDETS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 28, 1998 Electrical System

THE IGNITION FREEZES UP WHEN THE CAR IS OFF, CAUSING DIFFICULTY TURNING KEY TO START.

Apr 28, 1998 Electrical System

THE IGNITION FREEZES UP WHEN THE CAR IS OFF, CAUSING DIFFICULTY TURNING KEY TO START.

Apr 13, 1998 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR FAILED. *AK

Apr 13, 1998 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR FAILED. *AK

Mar 19, 1998 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR SHORTS OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN. *AK

Mar 19, 1998 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR SHORTS OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN. *AK

Mar 10, 1998 Suspension

WHEEL BEARINGS ARE CONTINUOUSLY FAILING CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY GO OUT OF CONTROL AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Mar 10, 1998 Suspension

WHEEL BEARINGS ARE CONTINUOUSLY FAILING CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY GO OUT OF CONTROL AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Dec 30, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF.

Dec 30, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT LEVER DISENGAGED FROM THE PANEL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER REPLACED THE SHIFT LEVER. *AK WHILE REPLACING, DEALER STATED THAT THE PART HAD BEEN REDESIGNED. *SLC

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT LEVER DISENGAGED FROM THE PANEL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER REPLACED THE SHIFT LEVER. *AK WHILE REPLACING, DEALER STATED THAT THE PART HAD BEEN REDESIGNED. *SLC

Sep 12, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE, THE FIRE WAS LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK CONSUMER STATED HORN SHORTED AND ALERTED CONSUMER.*JB

Sep 12, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE, THE FIRE WAS LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK CONSUMER STATED HORN SHORTED AND ALERTED CONSUMER.*JB

Sep 8, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED.

Sep 8, 1997 Seats

PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT ADJUSTMENT FROZE UP AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT.

Sep 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Sep 8, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAUSING NOISE IN LOW GEAR.

Sep 8, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED.

Sep 8, 1997 Seats

PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT ADJUSTMENT FROZE UP AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT.

Sep 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Sep 8, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAUSING NOISE IN LOW GEAR.

Aug 18, 1997 Visibility

VEHICLE'S WINDOW WAS DOWN AND CONSUMER CLOSED THE DOOR AND THE WHOLE WINDOW SHATTERED. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Visibility

VEHICLE'S WINDOW WAS DOWN AND CONSUMER CLOSED THE DOOR AND THE WHOLE WINDOW SHATTERED. *AK

Jul 25, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jul 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Jul 25, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jul 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Apr 9, 1997 Visibility

DEFOGGER INOPERATIVE, CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO FORM ICE ON THE INSIDE/POOR VISIBILITY.

Apr 9, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHEN SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAMS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Apr 9, 1997 Structure

RIGHT HATCHBACK HINGE RUSTED.

Apr 9, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT PROBLEM.

Apr 9, 1997 Equipment

RADIO INOPERATIVE.

Apr 9, 1997 Visibility

DEFOGGER INOPERATIVE, CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO FORM ICE ON THE INSIDE/POOR VISIBILITY.

Apr 9, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHEN SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAMS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Apr 9, 1997 Structure

RIGHT HATCHBACK HINGE RUSTED.

Apr 9, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT PROBLEM.

Apr 9, 1997 Equipment

RADIO INOPERATIVE.

Apr 1, 1997 Visibility

INSIDE WINDSHIELD ICES UP.

Apr 1, 1997 Equipment

TAPE PLAYER DOESN'T EJECT TAPE.

Apr 1, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROTTEN EGG SMELL WHILE DRIVING.

Apr 1, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHEN CHANGED TO HIGH BEAM.

Apr 1, 1997 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTS DIM WHEN USING DEFROSTER.

Apr 1, 1997 Visibility

INSIDE WINDSHIELD ICES UP.

Apr 1, 1997 Equipment

TAPE PLAYER DOESN'T EJECT TAPE.

Apr 1, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROTTEN EGG SMELL WHILE DRIVING.

Apr 1, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHEN CHANGED TO HIGH BEAM.

Apr 1, 1997 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTS DIM WHEN USING DEFROSTER.

Oct 30, 1996 Electrical System

THE HORN BUTTONS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. *AK *SLC

Oct 30, 1996 Electrical System

THE HORN BUTTONS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. *AK *SLC

Oct 2, 1996 Air Bags

PURCHASED CAR USED, CAR WAS REPAIRED BECAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT, NOW THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 2, 1996 Air Bags

PURCHASED CAR USED, CAR WAS REPAIRED BECAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT, NOW THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

STRONG ODOR INSIDE OF VEHICLE, ODOR IS COMING FROM FUEL TANK THAT IS SITUATED TOO CLOSE TO DRIVER. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

STRONG ODOR INSIDE OF VEHICLE, ODOR IS COMING FROM FUEL TANK THAT IS SITUATED TOO CLOSE TO DRIVER. *AK

Aug 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER.

Aug 22, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

DURING COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER.

Aug 22, 1996 Fuel System, Other Crash

FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY AFTER ACCIDENT, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START WITHOUT ACTIVATING SWITCH.

Aug 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER.

Aug 22, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

DURING COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER.

Aug 22, 1996 Fuel System, Other Crash

FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY AFTER ACCIDENT, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START WITHOUT ACTIVATING SWITCH.

Jun 28, 1996 Steering Crash

STEERING LOCKED UP WHILING DRIVING WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK AIR BAG DEPLOYED INJURING CONSUMER, STERING LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN, IMPACTED PARKED VEHICLE AT 30-35 MPH PARKED VEHICLE HAD MINIMAL DAMAGE, HOWEVER COONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ALSO DEPLOYED. *...

Jun 28, 1996 Steering Crash

STEERING LOCKED UP WHILING DRIVING WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK AIR BAG DEPLOYED INJURING CONSUMER, STERING LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN, IMPACTED PARKED VEHICLE AT 30-35 MPH PARKED VEHICLE HAD MINIMAL DAMAGE, HOWEVER COONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ALSO DEPLOYED. *...

May 29, 1996 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING OVER 50 MPH THE VEHICLE SHAKES, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO COME OUT OF THE CONSUMER'S HAND. *AK

May 29, 1996 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING OVER 50 MPH THE VEHICLE SHAKES, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO COME OUT OF THE CONSUMER'S HAND. *AK

May 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON COLLION AT 35 TO 40PMH ACCIDENT. *AK

May 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON COLLION AT 35 TO 40PMH ACCIDENT. *AK

May 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON COLLION AT 35 TO 40PMH ACCIDENT. *AK

May 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON COLLION AT 35 TO 40PMH ACCIDENT. *AK

May 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BUT AS RESULT EXPERIENCED SKIN BURNS, WHEN FUMES AND SMOKE SPEWED OUT INTO INTERIOR. *AK

May 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BUT AS RESULT EXPERIENCED SKIN BURNS, WHEN FUMES AND SMOKE SPEWED OUT INTO INTERIOR. *AK

Mar 26, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WHEN AIR BAG DEPLOYED THE COVER OF THE AIR BAG WAS TOO LONG AND IT CAUSING THE DRIVER THE RECEIVE A BROKEN WRIST. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 26, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WHEN AIR BAG DEPLOYED THE COVER OF THE AIR BAG WAS TOO LONG AND IT CAUSING THE DRIVER THE RECEIVE A BROKEN WRIST. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER SMELLED A VERY BAD GAS ODOR/FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER SMELLED A VERY BAD GAS ODOR/FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 13, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, STEERING WHEEL STUCK, NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT; CAUSE UNKNOWN; NO WARNING; LOW SPEED. TT

Dec 13, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, STEERING WHEEL STUCK, NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT; CAUSE UNKNOWN; NO WARNING; LOW SPEED. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HIT A DEER, AND WENT INTO A DITCH, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HIT A DEER, AND WENT INTO A DITCH, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HIT A DEER, AND WENT INTO A DITCH, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HIT A DEER, AND WENT INTO A DITCH, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Sep 22, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40 MPH. TT

Sep 22, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40 MPH. TT

Sep 22, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40 MPH. TT

Sep 22, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40 MPH. TT

Aug 4, 1995 Structure

DOORS DO NOT HAVE RAIN GUARDS, CAUSING WATER TO ENTER VEHICLE WHEN WINDOW IS DOWN. TT

Aug 4, 1995 Structure

DOORS DO NOT HAVE RAIN GUARDS, CAUSING WATER TO ENTER VEHICLE WHEN WINDOW IS DOWN. TT

Jun 30, 1995 Electrical System

PROBLEM WITH FUSES OFTEN BURNING OUT, CAUSING EHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Jun 30, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN ACCIDENT 12:00 AT 30-40MPH AND DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD.

Jun 30, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN ACCIDENT 12:00 AT 30-40MPH AND PASSENGERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD.

Jun 30, 1995 Electrical System

PROBLEM WITH FUSES OFTEN BURNING OUT, CAUSING EHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Jun 30, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN ACCIDENT 12:00 AT 30-40MPH AND DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD.

Jun 30, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN ACCIDENT 12:00 AT 30-40MPH AND PASSENGERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD.

May 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOYED,CAR WAS UP SIDE DOWN AND DIDN'T TURN OFF THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. TT

May 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOYED,CAR WAS UP SIDE DOWN AND DIDN'T TURN OFF THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. TT

May 18, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE BOTH FRONT AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOYED,CAR WAS UP SIDE DOWN AND DIDN'T TURN OFF THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. TT

May 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOYED,CAR WAS UP SIDE DOWN AND DIDN'T TURN OFF THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. TT

May 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOYED,CAR WAS UP SIDE DOWN AND DIDN'T TURN OFF THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. TT

May 18, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE BOTH FRONT AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOYED,CAR WAS UP SIDE DOWN AND DIDN'T TURN OFF THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. TT

Apr 20, 1995 Seats

IMPACT OF ROAD CAN BE FELT THROUGH SEATS WHEN CROSSING BUMPS. *SKD

Apr 20, 1995 Seats

IMPACT OF ROAD CAN BE FELT THROUGH SEATS WHEN CROSSING BUMPS. *SKD