1997 FORD CONTOUR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT PERSONALLY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, SERPENTINE BELT, WA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT PERSONALLY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, SERPENTINE BELT, WA...

THE WIRING HARNESS HAS DETERIORATED TO WHERE THE ENGINE RUNS LEAN AND DIES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. ONCE HOME I CHECKED EVERYTHING I COULD UNTIL THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COOLED THEN NOTICED THE WIRING ON THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER. THE MORE I LOOKED I COULD SEE ALL THE INJECTOR PLUGS ...

THE WIRING HARNESS HAS DETERIORATED TO WHERE THE ENGINE RUNS LEAN AND DIES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. ONCE HOME I CHECKED EVERYTHING I COULD UNTIL THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COOLED THEN NOTICED THE WIRING ON THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER. THE MORE I LOOKED I COULD SEE ALL THE INJECTOR PLUGS ...

THE WIRING HARNESS HAS DETERIORATED TO WHERE THE ENGINE RUNS LEAN AND DIES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. ONCE HOME I CHECKED EVERYTHING I COULD UNTIL THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COOLED THEN NOTICED THE WIRING ON THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER. THE MORE I LOOKED I COULD SEE ALL THE INJECTOR PLUGS ...

THE WIRING HARNESS HAS DETERIORATED TO WHERE THE ENGINE RUNS LEAN AND DIES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. ONCE HOME I CHECKED EVERYTHING I COULD UNTIL THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COOLED THEN NOTICED THE WIRING ON THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER. THE MORE I LOOKED I COULD SEE ALL THE INJECTOR PLUGS ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE REPEATEDLY DECELERATES AND ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARRANT. WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS BEING OPERATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. IT WOULD ALSO TAKE AN UNUSUALLY LONG TIME FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER TO ENGAGE AND WO...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE REPEATEDLY DECELERATES AND ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARRANT. WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS BEING OPERATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. IT WOULD ALSO TAKE AN UNUSUALLY LONG TIME FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER TO ENGAGE AND WO...

COULD NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER - NO MECHANIC COULD FIND OUT WHY THE CHECK ENGINE WILL NOT GO OFF -VERY COSTLY. IT STALLS WHEN RAINING, THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK, IT HAS TO WARM UP FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL MOVE, THE TAIL LIGHTS CAME LOOSE, CAUSING MELTING OF HOUSING, EVERY VAL...

COULD NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER - NO MECHANIC COULD FIND OUT WHY THE CHECK ENGINE WILL NOT GO OFF -VERY COSTLY. IT STALLS WHEN RAINING, THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK, IT HAS TO WARM UP FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL MOVE, THE TAIL LIGHTS CAME LOOSE, CAUSING MELTING OF HOUSING, EVERY VAL...

COULD NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER - NO MECHANIC COULD FIND OUT WHY THE CHECK ENGINE WILL NOT GO OFF -VERY COSTLY. IT STALLS WHEN RAINING, THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK, IT HAS TO WARM UP FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL MOVE, THE TAIL LIGHTS CAME LOOSE, CAUSING MELTING OF HOUSING, EVERY VAL...

COULD NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER - NO MECHANIC COULD FIND OUT WHY THE CHECK ENGINE WILL NOT GO OFF -VERY COSTLY. IT STALLS WHEN RAINING, THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK, IT HAS TO WARM UP FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL MOVE, THE TAIL LIGHTS CAME LOOSE, CAUSING MELTING OF HOUSING, EVERY VAL...

COULD NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER - NO MECHANIC COULD FIND OUT WHY THE CHECK ENGINE WILL NOT GO OFF -VERY COSTLY. IT STALLS WHEN RAINING, THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK, IT HAS TO WARM UP FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL MOVE, THE TAIL LIGHTS CAME LOOSE, CAUSING MELTING OF HOUSING, EVERY VAL...

COULD NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER - NO MECHANIC COULD FIND OUT WHY THE CHECK ENGINE WILL NOT GO OFF -VERY COSTLY. IT STALLS WHEN RAINING, THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK, IT HAS TO WARM UP FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL MOVE, THE TAIL LIGHTS CAME LOOSE, CAUSING MELTING OF HOUSING, EVERY VAL...

COULD NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER - NO MECHANIC COULD FIND OUT WHY THE CHECK ENGINE WILL NOT GO OFF -VERY COSTLY. IT STALLS WHEN RAINING, THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK, IT HAS TO WARM UP FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL MOVE, THE TAIL LIGHTS CAME LOOSE, CAUSING MELTING OF HOUSING, EVERY VAL...

COULD NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER - NO MECHANIC COULD FIND OUT WHY THE CHECK ENGINE WILL NOT GO OFF -VERY COSTLY. IT STALLS WHEN RAINING, THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK, IT HAS TO WARM UP FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL MOVE, THE TAIL LIGHTS CAME LOOSE, CAUSING MELTING OF HOUSING, EVERY VAL...

COULD NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER - NO MECHANIC COULD FIND OUT WHY THE CHECK ENGINE WILL NOT GO OFF -VERY COSTLY. IT STALLS WHEN RAINING, THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK, IT HAS TO WARM UP FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL MOVE, THE TAIL LIGHTS CAME LOOSE, CAUSING MELTING OF HOUSING, EVERY VAL...

COULD NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER - NO MECHANIC COULD FIND OUT WHY THE CHECK ENGINE WILL NOT GO OFF -VERY COSTLY. IT STALLS WHEN RAINING, THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK, IT HAS TO WARM UP FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL MOVE, THE TAIL LIGHTS CAME LOOSE, CAUSING MELTING OF HOUSING, EVERY VAL...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BAD GROUND IN THE MAIN LINE HARNESS, WHICH CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BAD GROUND IN THE MAIN LINE HARNESS, WHICH CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS, THE GEAR INDICATOR DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V233000 (POWERTRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT). THE VEHICLE HAS NO...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS, THE GEAR INDICATOR DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V233000 (POWERTRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT). THE VEHICLE HAS NO...

BOUGHT A 1997 FORD CONTOUR AND 4 DAYS LATER THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. AFTER BEING IN SHOP OVER A MONTH AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS REPAIRED I FINALLY GOT CAR BACK AND THE VERY NEXT DAY THE HEAD GASKET BLEW AGAIN WITHIN 2 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. *TR

BOUGHT A 1997 FORD CONTOUR AND 4 DAYS LATER THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. AFTER BEING IN SHOP OVER A MONTH AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS REPAIRED I FINALLY GOT CAR BACK AND THE VERY NEXT DAY THE HEAD GASKET BLEW AGAIN WITHIN 2 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. WHILE THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE DROVE UPHILL AND INTO A PARKING LOT AND STOPPED BY EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 141,000. UPDATED 02-0...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. WHILE THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE DROVE UPHILL AND INTO A PARKING LOT AND STOPPED BY EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 141,000. UPDATED 02-0...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 01I009000 (VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING) IN 2001. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND TAIL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 01I009000 (VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING) IN 2001. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND TAIL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 01I009000 (VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING) IN 2001. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND TAIL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 01I009000 (VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING) IN 2001. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND TAIL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 01I009000 (VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING) IN 2001. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND TAIL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 01I009000 (VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING) IN 2001. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND TAIL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON 3/19/07 THE DRIVER FELT SOMETHING HEAVY FALL ON HIS FOOT AND HE BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING COLUMN FELL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HE COULDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PARK...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON 3/19/07 THE DRIVER FELT SOMETHING HEAVY FALL ON HIS FOOT AND HE BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING COLUMN FELL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HE COULDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PARK...

I HAVE 1997 FORD CONTOUR SE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH IT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON CONSTANTLY, RADIATOR LIGHT COMES ON CONSTANTLY, RUNS POORLY. I HAD ALL CHECKED WHEN THEY HAPPEN ON MULTILPLE OCCASIONS. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH TH...

I HAVE 1997 FORD CONTOUR SE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH IT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON CONSTANTLY, RADIATOR LIGHT COMES ON CONSTANTLY, RUNS POORLY. I HAD ALL CHECKED WHEN THEY HAPPEN ON MULTILPLE OCCASIONS. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH TH...

I HAVE 1997 FORD CONTOUR SE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH IT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON CONSTANTLY, RADIATOR LIGHT COMES ON CONSTANTLY, RUNS POORLY. I HAD ALL CHECKED WHEN THEY HAPPEN ON MULTILPLE OCCASIONS. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH TH...

I HAVE 1997 FORD CONTOUR SE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH IT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON CONSTANTLY, RADIATOR LIGHT COMES ON CONSTANTLY, RUNS POORLY. I HAD ALL CHECKED WHEN THEY HAPPEN ON MULTILPLE OCCASIONS. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH TH...

I RESPONDED TO A SERVICE ADVISORY ABOUT A FAULTY BLOWER FAN SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED BUT IT WAS APPARENTLY REPLACED WITH ANOTHER FAULTY SWITCH WHICH FAILED. I HAD THE FAN REPLACED AT A LOCAL SERVICE STATION TO THE TUNE OF $192.64. FORD WOULD NOT REPLACE THE FAULTY FAN SWITCH. *NM

I RESPONDED TO A SERVICE ADVISORY ABOUT A FAULTY BLOWER FAN SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED BUT IT WAS APPARENTLY REPLACED WITH ANOTHER FAULTY SWITCH WHICH FAILED. I HAD THE FAN REPLACED AT A LOCAL SERVICE STATION TO THE TUNE OF $192.64. FORD WOULD NOT REPLACE THE FAULTY FAN SWITCH. *NM

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1997 FORD CONTOUR WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS. THE CONSUMER BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED, AND FORD TOLD HER THAT THE TAILLIGHTS WERE ON RECALL 99V133000 AND WAS ALREADY FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE CONSUME...

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1997 FORD CONTOUR WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS. THE CONSUMER BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED, AND FORD TOLD HER THAT THE TAILLIGHTS WERE ON RECALL 99V133000 AND WAS ALREADY FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE CONSUME...

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1997 FORD CONTOUR WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS. THE CONSUMER BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED, AND FORD TOLD HER THAT THE TAILLIGHTS WERE ON RECALL 99V133000 AND WAS ALREADY FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE CONSUME...

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1997 FORD CONTOUR WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS. THE CONSUMER BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED, AND FORD TOLD HER THAT THE TAILLIGHTS WERE ON RECALL 99V133000 AND WAS ALREADY FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE CONSUME...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, VEHICLE WOULD SOMETIMES START AND SOMETIMES IT WOULD NOT, WHEN VEHICLE ON THE ROAD IT WOULD STOP WHEN MAKING A STOP AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT, OR WHEN TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. *NM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, VEHICLE WOULD SOMETIMES START AND SOMETIMES IT WOULD NOT, WHEN VEHICLE ON THE ROAD IT WOULD STOP WHEN MAKING A STOP AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT, OR WHEN TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. *NM

DT: 01S22 FORD RECALL. CONSUMER HAD RECALL WORK DONE . DEALER SHOULD HAVE REPLACED THE HEATER BLOWER SWITCH AND A WIRE JUMPER HARNESS. DEALER COMPLETED WORK ON MARCH 15, 2002. DEALER IWAS MIKE SHAD FORD IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. LAST TUESDAY JULY 12, 2005 THE WIRE JUMPER HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE WHIL...

DT: 01S22 FORD RECALL. CONSUMER HAD RECALL WORK DONE . DEALER SHOULD HAVE REPLACED THE HEATER BLOWER SWITCH AND A WIRE JUMPER HARNESS. DEALER COMPLETED WORK ON MARCH 15, 2002. DEALER IWAS MIKE SHAD FORD IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. LAST TUESDAY JULY 12, 2005 THE WIRE JUMPER HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE WHIL...

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 2 MINUTES. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHALL INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE CAUSE MIGHT HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *SC *JB

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 2 MINUTES. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHALL INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE CAUSE MIGHT HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *SC *JB

1997 FORD CONTOUR GL 4 CYL 123,000 MILES. MY RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING IS BROKEN AND THE OTHER THREE LOOK TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND CRACKED. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT THE TSB 98M04 ABOUT WHICH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.*AK

1997 FORD CONTOUR GL 4 CYL 123,000 MILES. MY RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING IS BROKEN AND THE OTHER THREE LOOK TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND CRACKED. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT THE TSB 98M04 ABOUT WHICH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.*AK

1997 FORD CONTOUR GL 4 CYL 123,000 MILES. MY RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING IS BROKEN AND THE OTHER THREE LOOK TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND CRACKED. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT THE TSB 98M04 ABOUT WHICH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.*AK

1997 FORD CONTOUR GL 4 CYL 123,000 MILES. MY RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING IS BROKEN AND THE OTHER THREE LOOK TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND CRACKED. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT THE TSB 98M04 ABOUT WHICH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.*AK

22 YR. OLD SON MATT CRASHED HIS 1997 FORD CONTOUR INTO UTILITY POLE-FEELS BEARINGS CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING. INNER WINDSHIELD DRIVER'S SIDE POST AT CORNER CAME APART, PLASTIC ON INTERIOR-WHICH STOPPED AT TOP OF POST AND WASN'T CONNECTED TO ANYTHING ON INSIDE OF ROOF-POPPED OUT AND LAC...

22 YR. OLD SON MATT CRASHED HIS 1997 FORD CONTOUR INTO UTILITY POLE-FEELS BEARINGS CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING. INNER WINDSHIELD DRIVER'S SIDE POST AT CORNER CAME APART, PLASTIC ON INTERIOR-WHICH STOPPED AT TOP OF POST AND WASN'T CONNECTED TO ANYTHING ON INSIDE OF ROOF-POPPED OUT AND LAC...

THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING CAUSED AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION, THE PARK LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS. *JB

THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING CAUSED AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION, THE PARK LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS. *JB

HEADLIGHTS OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS TO MELT.*AK THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V103000. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AS OF YET. *TC

HEADLIGHTS OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS TO MELT.*AK THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V103000. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AS OF YET. *TC

HEADLIGHTS OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS TO MELT.*AK THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V103000. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AS OF YET. *TC

HEADLIGHTS OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS TO MELT.*AK THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V103000. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AS OF YET. *TC

HEADLIGHTS OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS TO MELT.*AK THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V103000. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AS OF YET. *TC

HEADLIGHTS OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS TO MELT.*AK THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V103000. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AS OF YET. *TC

WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

SHIFT LEVER DOES NOT ENGAGE DRIVE WHEN SHIFTED TO D POSITION; WILL ONLY ENGAGE WHEN SHIFTED TO 2 POSITION.*AK

SHIFT LEVER DOES NOT ENGAGE DRIVE WHEN SHIFTED TO D POSITION; WILL ONLY ENGAGE WHEN SHIFTED TO 2 POSITION.*AK

CAR HAD A PROBLEM WITH LIGHTS WHICH I FEEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVER UNDER RECALL 99V-103 (FORD CAMPAIN NUMBER 99S14). BUT WAS TOLD MY VIN # 1FAL653XVK143361 WAS NOT COVERED. THE PROBLEM IS ECACTLLY AS STATED IN THE RECALL. I FEEL THE PROBLEM IS MORE WIDE SPREAD THAN FORD IS SAYING.*AK

CAR HAD A PROBLEM WITH LIGHTS WHICH I FEEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVER UNDER RECALL 99V-103 (FORD CAMPAIN NUMBER 99S14). BUT WAS TOLD MY VIN # 1FAL653XVK143361 WAS NOT COVERED. THE PROBLEM IS ECACTLLY AS STATED IN THE RECALL. I FEEL THE PROBLEM IS MORE WIDE SPREAD THAN FORD IS SAYING.*AK

TRASMISSION FAILURE AT 48000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 101000 MILES BOTH REQUIRING COMPLETE REBUILD. BOTH FAILURES WERE SUDDEN ONSET AND THE SECOND OCCURED AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITCH NEARLY CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT (THANK GOD FOR THE QUICK THINKING DRIVER BEHIND ME) TOOK TO 5 DIFFERENT SHOPS FOR DIAGNOSES. AL...

TRASMISSION FAILURE AT 48000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 101000 MILES BOTH REQUIRING COMPLETE REBUILD. BOTH FAILURES WERE SUDDEN ONSET AND THE SECOND OCCURED AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITCH NEARLY CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT (THANK GOD FOR THE QUICK THINKING DRIVER BEHIND ME) TOOK TO 5 DIFFERENT SHOPS FOR DIAGNOSES. AL...

WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNED ON THEY OPERATED PROPERLY BUT THE TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS DID NOT. THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRED FOR THIS PROBLEM ON 10/19/1999. RECALL# 99V103000 SUBJECT: HEADLIGHT SWITCH/WIRING HARNESS. *NM

WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNED ON THEY OPERATED PROPERLY BUT THE TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS DID NOT. THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRED FOR THIS PROBLEM ON 10/19/1999. RECALL# 99V103000 SUBJECT: HEADLIGHT SWITCH/WIRING HARNESS. *NM

ENGINE BLOWS WITH NO WARNING TRANY GOES WHILE GOING UPHILL AT 25 MPH

ENGINE BLOWS WITH NO WARNING TRANY GOES WHILE GOING UPHILL AT 25 MPH

ENGINE BLOWS WITH NO WARNING TRANY GOES WHILE GOING UPHILL AT 25 MPH

ENGINE BLOWS WITH NO WARNING TRANY GOES WHILE GOING UPHILL AT 25 MPH

E-MAIL FM C. REYNOLDS (NC) COMPLAINT OWNER OF A 1997 FORD CONTOUR UNABLE TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT LENS FM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. *MR *SCC *JB

E-MAIL FM C. REYNOLDS (NC) COMPLAINT OWNER OF A 1997 FORD CONTOUR UNABLE TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT LENS FM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. *MR *SCC *JB

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

I BELIEVE ALL 1997 FORD CONTOURS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WATERPUMP, BLOWER MOTOR, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, SWAY BARS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT & REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS(BOTH TWICE!!!!), AXLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, EGR VALVE, COIL ...

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH WITH FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH WITH FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH WITH FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH WITH FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK

CD4E TRANSMISSION IN 1998 FORD CONTOUR GL (SAME COMPLAINT AS THE C4DE IN THE MAZDA 626). TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT DUE TO THE TSS SENSOR BREAKING AND FALLING INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION - WHICH STOPPED THE PUMP AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE SENSOR IS IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FENDERWE...

CD4E TRANSMISSION IN 1998 FORD CONTOUR GL (SAME COMPLAINT AS THE C4DE IN THE MAZDA 626). TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT DUE TO THE TSS SENSOR BREAKING AND FALLING INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION - WHICH STOPPED THE PUMP AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE SENSOR IS IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FENDERWE...

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER STEERING. THIS HAPPENED ONLY WHILE THE ROAD WAS WET. DEALER STATED IT WASN'T THEIR PROBLEM. *AK IN THE PAST 6 YEARS POWER STEERING FROZE TWICE DURING A SEVERE RAIN STORM. *SCC *JB

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER STEERING. THIS HAPPENED ONLY WHILE THE ROAD WAS WET. DEALER STATED IT WASN'T THEIR PROBLEM. *AK IN THE PAST 6 YEARS POWER STEERING FROZE TWICE DURING A SEVERE RAIN STORM. *SCC *JB

NAR 06/19/2003. *MR THE CONSUMERS WATER PUMP HAD BROKEN AND TO HIS SURPRISE THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE PUMP WAS MADE OF PLASTIC, IN WHICH THEY ARE USUALLY MADE OF METAL. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT FORD SHOULD RECALL ALL CARS MADE WITH PLASTIC PUMPS AND REPLACE THEM WITH METAL ONES. *CB *JB

NAR 06/19/2003. *MR THE CONSUMERS WATER PUMP HAD BROKEN AND TO HIS SURPRISE THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE PUMP WAS MADE OF PLASTIC, IN WHICH THEY ARE USUALLY MADE OF METAL. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT FORD SHOULD RECALL ALL CARS MADE WITH PLASTIC PUMPS AND REPLACE THEM WITH METAL ONES. *CB *JB

TWICE I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SINCE I BROUGHT THE CAR. *NLM

TWICE I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SINCE I BROUGHT THE CAR. *NLM

TURN SIGNAL MAKES CLICKING NOISE WHEN SIGNAL NOT IN USE. SIGNALS DO WORK. THIS LASTED ON/OFF FOR 7 MONTHS, THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. *AK

TURN SIGNAL MAKES CLICKING NOISE WHEN SIGNAL NOT IN USE. SIGNALS DO WORK. THIS LASTED ON/OFF FOR 7 MONTHS, THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. *AK

IN OCTOBER 2001 (AT 67000 MILES), COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE WATER PUMP ON MY 1997 2.5-LITER V6 FORD CONTOUR. WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED. ON JUNE 2002 (AT 73000 MILES), THE WATER PUMP STARTED LEAKING AGAIN. WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED AGAIN. ON DECEMBER 2002 (AT 80000 MILES), THE SAME THING HAPPENED ...

IN OCTOBER 2001 (AT 67000 MILES), COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE WATER PUMP ON MY 1997 2.5-LITER V6 FORD CONTOUR. WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED. ON JUNE 2002 (AT 73000 MILES), THE WATER PUMP STARTED LEAKING AGAIN. WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED AGAIN. ON DECEMBER 2002 (AT 80000 MILES), THE SAME THING HAPPENED ...

ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE CAR ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DOWN A/C DOES NOT WORK, BACK WINDOW SWITCHES DO NOT WORK, KILLED BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR.

ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE CAR ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DOWN A/C DOES NOT WORK, BACK WINDOW SWITCHES DO NOT WORK, KILLED BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR.

ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE CAR ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DOWN A/C DOES NOT WORK, BACK WINDOW SWITCHES DO NOT WORK, KILLED BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR.

ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE CAR ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DOWN A/C DOES NOT WORK, BACK WINDOW SWITCHES DO NOT WORK, KILLED BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR.

STARTING EVERY SPRING, LASTING THROUGH THE SUMMER, THERE IS A FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN. EVERY FORD DEALER CLAIMS NOT TO SMELL IT, AND THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. IT USUALLY OCCURS IN OVER DRIVE. *JB

STARTING EVERY SPRING, LASTING THROUGH THE SUMMER, THERE IS A FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN. EVERY FORD DEALER CLAIMS NOT TO SMELL IT, AND THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. IT USUALLY OCCURS IN OVER DRIVE. *JB

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SAME DEFEC TAS MENTIONED IN RECALL #99V103000 CONCERNING HEADLIGHTS. THS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NLM.....*AK

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL DESCENDED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR THE SAME REPAIRS THREE TIMES. *NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SAME DEFEC TAS MENTIONED IN RECALL #99V103000 CONCERNING HEADLIGHTS. THS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NLM.....*AK

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL DESCENDED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR THE SAME REPAIRS THREE TIMES. *NLM

THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSE FOR A MELTED FUEL PUMP. PH

THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSE FOR A MELTED FUEL PUMP. PH

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

THE POWER STEERING LINE IS ROUTED UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AXIL AND HAS RUB A HOLE IN THE LINE. AND HAS CAUSED A LEAK.

THE POWER STEERING LINE IS ROUTED UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AXIL AND HAS RUB A HOLE IN THE LINE. AND HAS CAUSED A LEAK.

CONSUMER STATES WHEN PULLING OFF OR BRAKING THE PASSENGER SEAT MOVES BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO JERK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

CONSUMER STATES WHEN PULLING OFF OR BRAKING THE PASSENGER SEAT MOVES BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO JERK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

THE DRIVERSIDE DOOR ON MY 1997 FORD CONTOUR LATCH WAS STICKING. NOW IT DOES NOT STICK BUT IT WILL NOT LATCH. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED YOU HAD TO APPLY ALOT OF PRESSURE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND NOW IT IS EASY BUT DOES NOT STAY SHUT.

THE DRIVERSIDE DOOR ON MY 1997 FORD CONTOUR LATCH WAS STICKING. NOW IT DOES NOT STICK BUT IT WILL NOT LATCH. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED YOU HAD TO APPLY ALOT OF PRESSURE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND NOW IT IS EASY BUT DOES NOT STAY SHUT.

CONSUMER STATES THAT FRONT SEATS ARE NOT STABILIZED AND WHILE DRIVING THE SEATS MOVES BACKWARDS. TS

CONSUMER STATES THAT FRONT SEATS ARE NOT STABILIZED AND WHILE DRIVING THE SEATS MOVES BACKWARDS. TS

CONSUMER STATED WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A "CLICKING" NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED BACK INTO DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC THE NEXT DAY WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER HAD BROKEN. TS

CONSUMER STATED WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A "CLICKING" NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED BACK INTO DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC THE NEXT DAY WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER HAD BROKEN. TS

CONSUMER WHILE TRAVELING NOTICE VEHICLE WOBBLING AND MAKING NOISE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTICE RIM WITH CRAKES. CONSUMERS REPLACE THREE RIMS AT OWN EXPENSE. MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. MR

CONSUMER WHILE TRAVELING NOTICE VEHICLE WOBBLING AND MAKING NOISE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTICE RIM WITH CRAKES. CONSUMERS REPLACE THREE RIMS AT OWN EXPENSE. MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. MR

1997 FORD CONTOUR. *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*767928

1997 FORD CONTOUR. *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*767928

DRIVER HAS PROBLEMS SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. TRANSMISSION WILL POP OUT OF GEAR, RENDERING VEHICLE'S OPERATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD (5) WATER PUMPS SINCE OWNERSHIP REAPLACED DUE TO LEAKING. LAST WATER PUMP WAS MADE BY NAPA. NEW WATER PUMP WHICH IS THE 5TH IS LISTED AS "NWP4091". PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

DRIVER HAS PROBLEMS SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. TRANSMISSION WILL POP OUT OF GEAR, RENDERING VEHICLE'S OPERATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD (5) WATER PUMPS SINCE OWNERSHIP REAPLACED DUE TO LEAKING. LAST WATER PUMP WAS MADE BY NAPA. NEW WATER PUMP WHICH IS THE 5TH IS LISTED AS "NWP4091". PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

CONSOLE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR FAILED, CAUSING SHIFTER TO BE STUCK IN GEAR.*AK

CONSOLE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR FAILED, CAUSING SHIFTER TO BE STUCK IN GEAR.*AK

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH REAR BRAKE DISC PADS, MAKING IT HARD FOR CONSUMER TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH REAR BRAKE DISC PADS, MAKING IT HARD FOR CONSUMER TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WAS DUE TO LIGHT SWITCH HARNESS CONNECTORS MELTING, SHORTING OUT THE WIRES.*AK

TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WAS DUE TO LIGHT SWITCH HARNESS CONNECTORS MELTING, SHORTING OUT THE WIRES.*AK

TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WAS DUE TO LIGHT SWITCH HARNESS CONNECTORS MELTING, SHORTING OUT THE WIRES.*AK

TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WAS DUE TO LIGHT SWITCH HARNESS CONNECTORS MELTING, SHORTING OUT THE WIRES.*AK

FORD WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILTY BECAUSE VEHICLE IS OUT OF EXTENDED WARANTY AT 75,000. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

FORD WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILTY BECAUSE VEHICLE IS OUT OF EXTENDED WARANTY AT 75,000. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

TWICE NOW, I HAVE FELT THE ENGINE SURGE AND REV UP, POWERING FORWARD, WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. INCIDENTS WERE APPROX. 2 MONTHS APART. IF I HAD NOT HAD MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE AND PUSHED HARD, WE WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER CAR OR A CEMENT BARRIER. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM...

TWICE NOW, I HAVE FELT THE ENGINE SURGE AND REV UP, POWERING FORWARD, WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. INCIDENTS WERE APPROX. 2 MONTHS APART. IF I HAD NOT HAD MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE AND PUSHED HARD, WE WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER CAR OR A CEMENT BARRIER. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM...

THERE IS A SPRING CLIP THAT BELONGS WITH TENSIONER BELT THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THERE COMES A KNOCKING NOISE AND SHAKING FROM VEHICLE WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.*AK

THERE IS A SPRING CLIP THAT BELONGS WITH TENSIONER BELT THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THERE COMES A KNOCKING NOISE AND SHAKING FROM VEHICLE WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.*AK

POWER LOCKS WILL NOT OPEN DOORS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY ARE REPLACING THE LATCH. *AK THE DOORS ARE NOT POWER BUT OPERATE MANUALLY. WHEN INSIDE OF VEHICLE THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. IF YOU PUSH THE BUTTON TO UNLOCK THE DOORS THEY STILL DO NOT UNLOCK. DOORS WILL O...

POWER LOCKS WILL NOT OPEN DOORS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY ARE REPLACING THE LATCH. *AK THE DOORS ARE NOT POWER BUT OPERATE MANUALLY. WHEN INSIDE OF VEHICLE THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. IF YOU PUSH THE BUTTON TO UNLOCK THE DOORS THEY STILL DO NOT UNLOCK. DOORS WILL O...

THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE WORST CAR WE EVER OWNED. RECENTLY THE A/C COMPRESSOR MADE A GRINDING NOISE. THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD BE $1200 TO FIX. THEY THEN SAID IT WOULD ONLY BE $950 BECAUSE SOME PARTS WERE NOT NEEDED. WE LATER FOUND OUT A/C ISN'T FIXED AND THE DEALER IS DEMANDING AN ADDITIONAL $1200 TO...

THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE WORST CAR WE EVER OWNED. RECENTLY THE A/C COMPRESSOR MADE A GRINDING NOISE. THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD BE $1200 TO FIX. THEY THEN SAID IT WOULD ONLY BE $950 BECAUSE SOME PARTS WERE NOT NEEDED. WE LATER FOUND OUT A/C ISN'T FIXED AND THE DEALER IS DEMANDING AN ADDITIONAL $1200 TO...

REMEDY FOR RECALL IS NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. THERE ARE TWO BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CYLINDER LIKE CASE AROUND COIL THAT ARE ABOUT 1 OR TWO INCHES AWAY FROM TIRE ITSELF. *AK

REMEDY FOR RECALL IS NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. THERE ARE TWO BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CYLINDER LIKE CASE AROUND COIL THAT ARE ABOUT 1 OR TWO INCHES AWAY FROM TIRE ITSELF. *AK

DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR VEHICLE UNDER SAFETY LIABILITY. CLAIMS NOT UNDER WARRANTY >50K MILES. THE SEAT BELT IN A CAR SHOULD NEVER FAIL, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LATCH, THE RED RELEASE BUTTON DOESN'T MOVE. *AK

DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR VEHICLE UNDER SAFETY LIABILITY. CLAIMS NOT UNDER WARRANTY >50K MILES. THE SEAT BELT IN A CAR SHOULD NEVER FAIL, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LATCH, THE RED RELEASE BUTTON DOESN'T MOVE. *AK

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE EXHIBITS PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END, THE SWAY BAR WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, THE BEARINGS WERE BEING REPLACED ONE AFTER THE OTHER SO THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THEM BOTH REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME TO EVEN OUT THE WEAR, HOWEVER FORD DECLINED, NOW THE...

FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED, 6000 MILES LATER THEY NEEDED REPLACED AGAIN, BOTH TIMES THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER 11000 MILES LATER THEY FAILED AGAIN AND CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS, CONSUMER FEELS SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. *SLC

FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED, 6000 MILES LATER THEY NEEDED REPLACED AGAIN, BOTH TIMES THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER 11000 MILES LATER THEY FAILED AGAIN AND CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS, CONSUMER FEELS SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. *SLC

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE EXHIBITS PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END, THE SWAY BAR WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, THE BEARINGS WERE BEING REPLACED ONE AFTER THE OTHER SO THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THEM BOTH REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME TO EVEN OUT THE WEAR, HOWEVER FORD DECLINED, NOW THE...

FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED, 6000 MILES LATER THEY NEEDED REPLACED AGAIN, BOTH TIMES THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER 11000 MILES LATER THEY FAILED AGAIN AND CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS, CONSUMER FEELS SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. *SLC

FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED, 6000 MILES LATER THEY NEEDED REPLACED AGAIN, BOTH TIMES THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER 11000 MILES LATER THEY FAILED AGAIN AND CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS, CONSUMER FEELS SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. *SLC

I AM TRYING TO FIND ANY INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO AUTOMOBILES THAT HAVE DUAL/ALTERATIVE FUEL SYSTEMS. MY VEHICLE HAS A PROPANE TANK IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR, AND RUNS ON EITHER GASOLINE OR PROPANE BY FLIPPING A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE DASHBOARD. MY VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUAL PROBLEMS - CUTTING OFF WHILE...

BOUGHT CAR 4MONTHS AGO, AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ALREADY. REQUESTED TEST REPORTS FROM DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT RETURNED MY PHONE CALL. TRANSMISSION CAN NOT BE SAVE AND IT DIED WITHOUT WARNING, WELL COST 2600.00 TO GET NEW ONE. *AK

I AM TRYING TO FIND ANY INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO AUTOMOBILES THAT HAVE DUAL/ALTERATIVE FUEL SYSTEMS. MY VEHICLE HAS A PROPANE TANK IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR, AND RUNS ON EITHER GASOLINE OR PROPANE BY FLIPPING A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE DASHBOARD. MY VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUAL PROBLEMS - CUTTING OFF WHILE...

BOUGHT CAR 4MONTHS AGO, AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ALREADY. REQUESTED TEST REPORTS FROM DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT RETURNED MY PHONE CALL. TRANSMISSION CAN NOT BE SAVE AND IT DIED WITHOUT WARNING, WELL COST 2600.00 TO GET NEW ONE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH ENGINE WILL OVE HEAT WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS TO STOP AND REFILL RADIATOR WITH ANTI-FREEZE, AND ENGINE WILL COOL DOWN, THEN COULD KEEP DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

DEFROSTER WILL NOT WORK, WILL BLOCK THE VIEW AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, COOLANT LEAKING, ENGINE OVERHEATING, TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERATIVE, AND THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING.*SLC

DEFROSTER WILL NOT WORK, WILL BLOCK THE VIEW AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, COOLANT LEAKING, ENGINE OVERHEATING, TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERATIVE, AND THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING.*SLC

DEFROSTER WILL NOT WORK, WILL BLOCK THE VIEW AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, COOLANT LEAKING, ENGINE OVERHEATING, TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERATIVE, AND THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING.*SLC

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH ENGINE WILL OVE HEAT WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS TO STOP AND REFILL RADIATOR WITH ANTI-FREEZE, AND ENGINE WILL COOL DOWN, THEN COULD KEEP DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

DEFROSTER WILL NOT WORK, WILL BLOCK THE VIEW AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, COOLANT LEAKING, ENGINE OVERHEATING, TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERATIVE, AND THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING.*SLC

DEFROSTER WILL NOT WORK, WILL BLOCK THE VIEW AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, COOLANT LEAKING, ENGINE OVERHEATING, TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERATIVE, AND THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING.*SLC

DEFROSTER WILL NOT WORK, WILL BLOCK THE VIEW AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, COOLANT LEAKING, ENGINE OVERHEATING, TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERATIVE, AND THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING.*SLC

THERE SEEMED TO BE NO WARNING REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, OTHER THAN A SLIGHT HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE IN THE AM., MUCH LIKE THE SOUND OF A SERPENTINE BELT.THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL WAS APPROPRIATE WHEN CHECKED. THE COMPUTER READING HAS STATED SEVERAL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING A BAD CLUTCH.IT WILL COST $...

THERE SEEMED TO BE NO WARNING REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, OTHER THAN A SLIGHT HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE IN THE AM., MUCH LIKE THE SOUND OF A SERPENTINE BELT.THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL WAS APPROPRIATE WHEN CHECKED. THE COMPUTER READING HAS STATED SEVERAL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING A BAD CLUTCH.IT WILL COST $...

THERE SEEMED TO BE NO WARNING REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, OTHER THAN A SLIGHT HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE IN THE AM., MUCH LIKE THE SOUND OF A SERPENTINE BELT.THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL WAS APPROPRIATE WHEN CHECKED. THE COMPUTER READING HAS STATED SEVERAL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING A BAD CLUTCH.IT WILL COST $...

THERE SEEMED TO BE NO WARNING REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, OTHER THAN A SLIGHT HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE IN THE AM., MUCH LIKE THE SOUND OF A SERPENTINE BELT.THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL WAS APPROPRIATE WHEN CHECKED. THE COMPUTER READING HAS STATED SEVERAL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING A BAD CLUTCH.IT WILL COST $...

THREE REPLACEMENTS OF FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND ONE REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT REAR BEARING, ALL REPLACEMENTS MADE FROM TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

THREE REPLACEMENTS OF FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND ONE REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT REAR BEARING, ALL REPLACEMENTS MADE FROM TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

THREE REPLACEMENTS OF FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND ONE REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT REAR BEARING, ALL REPLACEMENTS MADE FROM TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

THREE REPLACEMENTS OF FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND ONE REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT REAR BEARING, ALL REPLACEMENTS MADE FROM TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

THIS AUTOMOBILE IS GIVING OFF A HORRIFIC BURNING SMELL ANYTIME THAT THE HEATER IS TURNED ON. NO ONE AT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY WANTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY OF THE DEFECTS WITH THEIR PRODUCTS. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY THAT, THAT IS BEYOND POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON THE PART OF FORD. I WOULD A...

THIS AUTOMOBILE IS GIVING OFF A HORRIFIC BURNING SMELL ANYTIME THAT THE HEATER IS TURNED ON. NO ONE AT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY WANTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY OF THE DEFECTS WITH THEIR PRODUCTS. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY THAT, THAT IS BEYOND POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON THE PART OF FORD. I WOULD A...

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. IT NOT SHOW ANY INFORMATION, AND THERE WERE NO LIGHTS. CONSUMER HAD TO RESTART ENGINE TO MAKE IT WORKS AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. IT NOT SHOW ANY INFORMATION, AND THERE WERE NO LIGHTS. CONSUMER HAD TO RESTART ENGINE TO MAKE IT WORKS AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN ENGINE STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER HAD TO CONTROL OF VEHICLE, TOOK IT TO THE SIDE OF ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST THE POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. HAD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. IT NOT SHOW ANY INFORMATION, AND THERE WERE NO LIGHTS. CONSUMER HAD TO RESTART ENGINE TO MAKE IT WORKS AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. IT NOT SHOW ANY INFORMATION, AND THERE WERE NO LIGHTS. CONSUMER HAD TO RESTART ENGINE TO MAKE IT WORKS AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN ENGINE STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER HAD TO CONTROL OF VEHICLE, TOOK IT TO THE SIDE OF ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST THE POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. HAD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY SAID FRONT TIRES NEEDED REPLACEMENT. CONSUMER REPLACED TWO FRONT TIRES. 2 MONTHS LATER, NOISE CONTINUED. CONSUMER PUT ALL NEW TIRES, AND NOISE CONTINUED, AND GOT LOUDER AND LOUDER. CONSUME...

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY SAID FRONT TIRES NEEDED REPLACEMENT. CONSUMER REPLACED TWO FRONT TIRES. 2 MONTHS LATER, NOISE CONTINUED. CONSUMER PUT ALL NEW TIRES, AND NOISE CONTINUED, AND GOT LOUDER AND LOUDER. CONSUME...

AIRBAG LIGHT WAS FLASHING WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES, CONSUMER SHUT ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED VEHICLE TO FIND THE AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING, DE...

AIRBAG LIGHT WAS FLASHING WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES, CONSUMER SHUT ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED VEHICLE TO FIND THE AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING, DE...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE PULLING VEHICLE OUT OF A STOP TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE PULLING VEHICLE OUT OF A STOP TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT LEVER BUTTON WOULD STICK MAKING IT VERY HARD TO GET OUT OF PARK INTO GEAR REPAIR DONE BY FORD REPLACED SHIFT ACTUATOR & SOLENOID. TURN SIGNAL MAKES CLICKING NOISE WHEN SIGNAL NOT IS USE. SIGNALS DO WORK.

TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT LEVER BUTTON WOULD STICK MAKING IT VERY HARD TO GET OUT OF PARK INTO GEAR REPAIR DONE BY FORD REPLACED SHIFT ACTUATOR & SOLENOID. TURN SIGNAL MAKES CLICKING NOISE WHEN SIGNAL NOT IS USE. SIGNALS DO WORK.

TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT LEVER BUTTON WOULD STICK MAKING IT VERY HARD TO GET OUT OF PARK INTO GEAR REPAIR DONE BY FORD REPLACED SHIFT ACTUATOR & SOLENOID. TURN SIGNAL MAKES CLICKING NOISE WHEN SIGNAL NOT IS USE. SIGNALS DO WORK.

TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT LEVER BUTTON WOULD STICK MAKING IT VERY HARD TO GET OUT OF PARK INTO GEAR REPAIR DONE BY FORD REPLACED SHIFT ACTUATOR & SOLENOID. TURN SIGNAL MAKES CLICKING NOISE WHEN SIGNAL NOT IS USE. SIGNALS DO WORK.

WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *SLC

WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *SLC

WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *SLC

WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *SLC

ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED. *SLC

ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED. *SLC

ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED. *SLC

ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED. *SLC

ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED. *SLC

ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED. *SLC

WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *SLC

WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *SLC

WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *SLC

WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *SLC

ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED. *SLC

ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED. *SLC

ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED. *SLC

ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED. *SLC

ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED. *SLC

ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED. *SLC

WIRES INSIDE OF BATTERY WERE DEFECTIVE. WHEN HE STARTING VEHICLE IT WOULDN'T START AT ALL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

WIRES INSIDE OF BATTERY WERE DEFECTIVE. WHEN HE STARTING VEHICLE IT WOULDN'T START AT ALL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

WIRES ATTACHED TO ENGINE WERE MISSING AND DEFECTIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

WIRES ATTACHED TO ENGINE WERE MISSING AND DEFECTIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

ENGINE OVERHEATED AND STALLED PREMATURELY. *AK

ENGINE OVERHEATED AND STALLED PREMATURELY. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01V230000, AND CALLED DEALERSHIP TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE VEHICLE SERVICED. DEALERSHIP REFUSED SERVICE BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED BY THE RECALL. *AK *SLC

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITHOUT WARNING, REPLACE SENSOR, IAC VALVE, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, TRANSMISSION, SHIFT ASSEMBLE.

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITHOUT WARNING, REPLACE SENSOR, IAC VALVE, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, TRANSMISSION, SHIFT ASSEMBLE.

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01V230000, AND CALLED DEALERSHIP TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE VEHICLE SERVICED. DEALERSHIP REFUSED SERVICE BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED BY THE RECALL. *AK *SLC

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITHOUT WARNING, REPLACE SENSOR, IAC VALVE, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, TRANSMISSION, SHIFT ASSEMBLE.

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITHOUT WARNING, REPLACE SENSOR, IAC VALVE, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, TRANSMISSION, SHIFT ASSEMBLE.

AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING, NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK

AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING, NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK

THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE INSIDE WALL HAS A HUGE BUBBLE (FIRESTONE GTA FIREHAWK,TIRE SIZE P205-60R15).

THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE INSIDE WALL HAS A HUGE BUBBLE (FIRESTONE GTA FIREHAWK,TIRE SIZE P205-60R15).

DURING REPLACEMENT OF HEATER BLOWER SWITCH CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE MELTED TOGETHER AND CHARRED BLACK. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

DURING REPLACEMENT OF HEATER BLOWER SWITCH CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE MELTED TOGETHER AND CHARRED BLACK. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

DURING REPLACEMENT OF HEATER BLOWER SWITCH CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE MELTED TOGETHER AND CHARRED BLACK. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

DURING REPLACEMENT OF HEATER BLOWER SWITCH CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE MELTED TOGETHER AND CHARRED BLACK. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

HEATER SWITCH RECALL - FORD IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE A FAULTY SWITCH THAT WAS RECALLED UNDER THIER PROGRAM M - THE RECALL LETTER WAS NOT SENT OUT TO ME. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN COLUMBUS OH. THE RECALL SWITCH CAN CAUSE POTNTIAL FIRES AND IS CURRENTLY BAD IN MY CAR. I SPOKE WITH FORD AND TO A MANAGE...

HEATER SWITCH RECALL - FORD IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE A FAULTY SWITCH THAT WAS RECALLED UNDER THEIR PROGRAM M - THE RECALL LETTER WAS NOT SENT OUT TO ME. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN COLUMBUS OH. THE RECALL SWITCH CAN CAUSE POTENTIAL FIRES AND IS CURRENTLY BAD IN MY CAR. I SPOKE WITH FORD AND TO A MANAG...

HEATER SWITCH RECALL - FORD IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE A FAULTY SWITCH THAT WAS RECALLED UNDER THIER PROGRAM M - THE RECALL LETTER WAS NOT SENT OUT TO ME. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN COLUMBUS OH. THE RECALL SWITCH CAN CAUSE POTNTIAL FIRES AND IS CURRENTLY BAD IN MY CAR. I SPOKE WITH FORD AND TO A MANAGE...

HEATER SWITCH RECALL - FORD IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE A FAULTY SWITCH THAT WAS RECALLED UNDER THEIR PROGRAM M - THE RECALL LETTER WAS NOT SENT OUT TO ME. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN COLUMBUS OH. THE RECALL SWITCH CAN CAUSE POTENTIAL FIRES AND IS CURRENTLY BAD IN MY CAR. I SPOKE WITH FORD AND TO A MANAG...

WHILE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE, ALL OF A SUDDEN ENGINE STOPPED, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED IT WAS JUST THE PART ITSELF THAT WENT OUT.(DAUGHTER ON BEHALF OF MOTHER)*JB

WHILE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE, ALL OF A SUDDEN ENGINE STOPPED, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED IT WAS JUST THE PART ITSELF THAT WENT OUT.(DAUGHTER ON BEHALF OF MOTHER)*JB

I REQUESTED FOR THE AUTO TO BE RETURNED DUE TO DEFACT OF THE ENGINE PART AND NOT HAVE NEGATIVE REPORT. MY DAUHGHTER, LA TOSHA D. WRIGHT IS HANDLING MY AFFAIRS DUE TO ME HAVING CONGESTED HEART FAILURE. SHE WAS DRIVING THE AUTO WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED. I ALSO HAVE OTHER COMPLAINTS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HA...

I REQUESTED FOR THE AUTO TO BE RETURNED DUE TO DEFACT OF THE ENGINE PART AND NOT HAVE NEGATIVE REPORT. MY DAUHGHTER, LA TOSHA D. WRIGHT IS HANDLING MY AFFAIRS DUE TO ME HAVING CONGESTED HEART FAILURE. SHE WAS DRIVING THE AUTO WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED. I ALSO HAVE OTHER COMPLAINTS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HA...

THERE IS A FUEL SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER SENSOR 4 TIMES, AND ONCE COOLANT SENSOR.BUT, IT DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK

THERE IS A FUEL SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER SENSOR 4 TIMES, AND ONCE COOLANT SENSOR.BUT, IT DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK

THERE IS A FUEL SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER SENSOR 4 TIMES, AND ONCE COOLANT SENSOR.BUT, IT DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK

THERE IS A FUEL SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER SENSOR 4 TIMES, AND ONCE COOLANT SENSOR.BUT, IT DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK

THERE IS A FUEL SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER SENSOR 4 TIMES, AND ONCE COOLANT SENSOR.BUT, IT DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK

THERE IS A FUEL SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER SENSOR 4 TIMES, AND ONCE COOLANT SENSOR.BUT, IT DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK

FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED AND CAUSED TIRE TO EXPLODE. *AK

FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED AND CAUSED TIRE TO EXPLODE. *AK

RECALL 98 V 233 000/SHIFT LEVEL DAMAGE: REPORTING DIFFICULTY WITH SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR FROM PARK POSITION AND/OR INDICATOR NOT CORRECTLY INDICATD ACTUAL GEAR POSITION. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER THAT RECALL. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON...

RECALL 98 V 233 000/SHIFT LEVEL DAMAGE: REPORTING DIFFICULTY WITH SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR FROM PARK POSITION AND/OR INDICATOR NOT CORRECTLY INDICATD ACTUAL GEAR POSITION. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER THAT RECALL. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON...

CONSUMER WAS GOING 55MPH WHEN DRIVER'S DOOR OPENED.CONSUMER HELD IT CLOSED AND CONTINUED DRIVING. CONSUMER HAD TO LEAN AGAINST DOOR TO LOCK DOOR.*AK *SLC

CONSUMER WAS GOING 55MPH WHEN DRIVER'S DOOR OPENED.CONSUMER HELD IT CLOSED AND CONTINUED DRIVING. CONSUMER HAD TO LEAN AGAINST DOOR TO LOCK DOOR.*AK *SLC

I CARRIED MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER COMPLETED THE RECALL WORK, BUT DID BILL FORD FOR IT. THE DEALERSHIP LATER OFFERED TO FIX THE SYMPTOMS THAT THE FAULTY PARTS WERE CAUSING FOR A FEE OR $279. I DID NOT HAVE $279 AT THE TIME TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE SO I PURCHA...

I CARRIED MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER COMPLETED THE RECALL WORK, BUT DID BILL FORD FOR IT. THE DEALERSHIP LATER OFFERED TO FIX THE SYMPTOMS THAT THE FAULTY PARTS WERE CAUSING FOR A FEE OR $279. I DID NOT HAVE $279 AT THE TIME TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE SO I PURCHA...

I CARRIED MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER COMPLETED THE RECALL WORK, BUT DID BILL FORD FOR IT. THE DEALERSHIP LATER OFFERED TO FIX THE SYMPTOMS THAT THE FAULTY PARTS WERE CAUSING FOR A FEE OR $279. I DID NOT HAVE $279 AT THE TIME TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE SO I PURCHA...

I CARRIED MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER COMPLETED THE RECALL WORK, BUT DID BILL FORD FOR IT. THE DEALERSHIP LATER OFFERED TO FIX THE SYMPTOMS THAT THE FAULTY PARTS WERE CAUSING FOR A FEE OR $279. I DID NOT HAVE $279 AT THE TIME TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE SO I PURCHA...

I CARRIED MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER COMPLETED THE RECALL WORK, BUT DID BILL FORD FOR IT. THE DEALERSHIP LATER OFFERED TO FIX THE SYMPTOMS THAT THE FAULTY PARTS WERE CAUSING FOR A FEE OR $279. I DID NOT HAVE $279 AT THE TIME TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE SO I PURCHA...

I CARRIED MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER COMPLETED THE RECALL WORK, BUT DID BILL FORD FOR IT. THE DEALERSHIP LATER OFFERED TO FIX THE SYMPTOMS THAT THE FAULTY PARTS WERE CAUSING FOR A FEE OR $279. I DID NOT HAVE $279 AT THE TIME TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE SO I PURCHA...

I CARRIED MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER COMPLETED THE RECALL WORK, BUT DID BILL FORD FOR IT. THE DEALERSHIP LATER OFFERED TO FIX THE SYMPTOMS THAT THE FAULTY PARTS WERE CAUSING FOR A FEE OR $279. I DID NOT HAVE $279 AT THE TIME TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE SO I PURCHA...

I CARRIED MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER COMPLETED THE RECALL WORK, BUT DID BILL FORD FOR IT. THE DEALERSHIP LATER OFFERED TO FIX THE SYMPTOMS THAT THE FAULTY PARTS WERE CAUSING FOR A FEE OR $279. I DID NOT HAVE $279 AT THE TIME TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE SO I PURCHA...

OVERDRIVE LIGHTS CONTINUALLY COMES ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE, AND ALLOW CONSUMER TO DRIVE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. TOLD CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNED OUT, AND TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, GEAR SHIFT HAD TO BE FORCED INTO ...

OVERDRIVE LIGHTS CONTINUALLY COMES ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE, AND ALLOW CONSUMER TO DRIVE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. TOLD CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNED OUT, AND TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, GEAR SHIFT HAD TO BE FORCED INTO ...

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT OF GEAR. ALSO, WHEN IN PARK VEHICLE IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. *AK

WE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 YRS AND DURING THOSE YEARS WE HAVE COME ACROSS A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH IT.AFTER THE FIRST FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASE THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO THE PROPER GEAR, IT WOULD GET STUCK ON PARK AND WE WERE UNABLE A DRIVE IT A NUMBER OF TIMES.WE THEN PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE...

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT OF GEAR. ALSO, WHEN IN PARK VEHICLE IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. *AK

WE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 YRS AND DURING THOSE YEARS WE HAVE COME ACROSS A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH IT.AFTER THE FIRST FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASE THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO THE PROPER GEAR, IT WOULD GET STUCK ON PARK AND WE WERE UNABLE A DRIVE IT A NUMBER OF TIMES.WE THEN PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE...

HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH BEGAN SMOKING AND SHUTDOWN WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THAT DEFECT RESULTED FROM FACTORY WIRING HARNESS BEING TOO SMALL A GUAGE OF WIRING TO CARRY ELECTRICAL LOAD. REPLACEMENT WIRING HARNESS WAS OF ...

HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH BEGAN SMOKING AND SHUTDOWN WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THAT DEFECT RESULTED FROM FACTORY WIRING HARNESS BEING TOO SMALL A GUAGE OF WIRING TO CARRY ELECTRICAL LOAD. REPLACEMENT WIRING HARNESS WAS OF ...

HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH BEGAN SMOKING AND SHUTDOWN WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THAT DEFECT RESULTED FROM FACTORY WIRING HARNESS BEING TOO SMALL A GUAGE OF WIRING TO CARRY ELECTRICAL LOAD. REPLACEMENT WIRING HARNESS WAS OF ...

HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH BEGAN SMOKING AND SHUTDOWN WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THAT DEFECT RESULTED FROM FACTORY WIRING HARNESS BEING TOO SMALL A GUAGE OF WIRING TO CARRY ELECTRICAL LOAD. REPLACEMENT WIRING HARNESS WAS OF ...

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH HIT AN ENBANKMENT AND WENT UP RAILROAD TRACK , TEARING BUMPER., AND MADE A HOLE IN OIL PAN. ALSO ,ABOUT $3,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO FRONT END. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH HIT AN ENBANKMENT AND WENT UP RAILROAD TRACK , TEARING BUMPER., AND MADE A HOLE IN OIL PAN. ALSO ,ABOUT $3,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO FRONT END. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

THE HEATER BLOWER WOULD ONLY WORK ON HIGH PRIOR TO TODAY, BUT NOW IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL.*AK

THE HEATER BLOWER WOULD ONLY WORK ON HIGH PRIOR TO TODAY, BUT NOW IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL.*AK

CONSUMER HEARD A CRUNCHING SOUND. DEALER FOUND 2 STUDS WERE CRACKED ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL. AT THIS TIME, FRONT RIGHT SIDE HAS ONE CRACKED STUD. *AK

CONSUMER HEARD A CRUNCHING SOUND. DEALER FOUND 2 STUDS WERE CRACKED ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL. AT THIS TIME, FRONT RIGHT SIDE HAS ONE CRACKED STUD. *AK

TRANSMISSION GEARS HAVE DETERIORATED. DEALER IS REPAIRING VEHICLE.*AK

TRANSMISSION GEARS HAVE DETERIORATED. DEALER IS REPAIRING VEHICLE.*AK

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP/MECHANIC FOR A "ROARING" NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END. THIS NOISE WOULD BECOME LOUDER WITH SPEED. DEALER STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH BEARINGS OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP/MECHANIC FOR A "ROARING" NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END. THIS NOISE WOULD BECOME LOUDER WITH SPEED. DEALER STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH BEARINGS OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE. WATER TEMPERATURE GAUAGE WOULD FLUCTUATE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. INFORMED BY MECHANIC A TSB WAS SENT BY MANUFACTURER ON CAUSE OF PROBLEM. SEEMED THAT COMPUTER CHIP CAUSED VEHICLE TO HESITATE. MECHANIC REMOVED BATTERY CABLE & LET VEHICLE SIT FOR AWHILE BEFOR...

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE. WATER TEMPERATURE GAUAGE WOULD FLUCTUATE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. INFORMED BY MECHANIC A TSB WAS SENT BY MANUFACTURER ON CAUSE OF PROBLEM. SEEMED THAT COMPUTER CHIP CAUSED VEHICLE TO HESITATE. MECHANIC REMOVED BATTERY CABLE & LET VEHICLE SIT FOR AWHILE BEFOR...

IN COLD WEATHER IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE. CONSUMER HAS TO RESORT TO A SREW DRIVER TO HELP SHIFT, VEHICLE AT DEALER SINCE DECEMBMBER 28, 2000 TO REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS BUT KNOB ROTATES AND SHIFT BINDS STILL. *SLC

IN COLD WEATHER IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE. CONSUMER HAS TO RESORT TO A SREW DRIVER TO HELP SHIFT, VEHICLE AT DEALER SINCE DECEMBMBER 28, 2000 TO REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS BUT KNOB ROTATES AND SHIFT BINDS STILL. *SLC

WIRES ARE FUSED TOGETHER AND SHORTED OUT. NO FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENNED. FIRE WENT OUT WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF. *AK

WIRES ARE FUSED TOGETHER AND SHORTED OUT. NO FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENNED. FIRE WENT OUT WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF. *AK

TEMPERATURE GAUGE DIDN'T WORK ALL THE TIME. CAR OVERHEATED, TOOK CAR TO PEP BOYS THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, PAID FOR RADIATOR SERVICE. ABOUT 5 DAYS LATER CAR OVERHEATED AND BLEW A HEAD GASKET. TOWED CAR HOME. 2000 MILES OVER WARRANT. WHAT TO DO?*AK

TEMPERATURE GAUGE DIDN'T WORK ALL THE TIME. CAR OVERHEATED, TOOK CAR TO PEP BOYS THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, PAID FOR RADIATOR SERVICE. ABOUT 5 DAYS LATER CAR OVERHEATED AND BLEW A HEAD GASKET. TOWED CAR HOME. 2000 MILES OVER WARRANT. WHAT TO DO?*AK

I ONLY HAVE 2 SPEEDS ON MY HEATER BLOWER,LO AND 2. I ALSO HAVE HAD SMOKE COMMING FROM UNDER THE DASH OR FROM A HEATER VENT WHEN THE HEATER HAS BEEN ON. WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP REGARDLESS OF HOW SMALL THERE IS A THUMP SOUND THAT COMES FROM THE TRUNK AREA. THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM SEEMS TO HIT REALLY HARD...

I ONLY HAVE 2 SPEEDS ON MY HEATER BLOWER,LO AND 2. I ALSO HAVE HAD SMOKE COMMING FROM UNDER THE DASH OR FROM A HEATER VENT WHEN THE HEATER HAS BEEN ON. WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP REGARDLESS OF HOW SMALL THERE IS A THUMP SOUND THAT COMES FROM THE TRUNK AREA. THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM SEEMS TO HIT REALLY HARD...

I ONLY HAVE 2 SPEEDS ON MY HEATER BLOWER,LO AND 2. I ALSO HAVE HAD SMOKE COMMING FROM UNDER THE DASH OR FROM A HEATER VENT WHEN THE HEATER HAS BEEN ON. WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP REGARDLESS OF HOW SMALL THERE IS A THUMP SOUND THAT COMES FROM THE TRUNK AREA. THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM SEEMS TO HIT REALLY HARD...

TEMPERATURE GAUGE DIDN'T WORK ALL THE TIME. CAR OVERHEATED, TOOK CAR TO PEP BOYS THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, PAID FOR RADIATOR SERVICE. ABOUT 5 DAYS LATER CAR OVERHEATED AND BLEW A HEAD GASKET. TOWED CAR HOME. 2000 MILES OVER WARRANT. WHAT TO DO?*AK

TEMPERATURE GAUGE DIDN'T WORK ALL THE TIME. CAR OVERHEATED, TOOK CAR TO PEP BOYS THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, PAID FOR RADIATOR SERVICE. ABOUT 5 DAYS LATER CAR OVERHEATED AND BLEW A HEAD GASKET. TOWED CAR HOME. 2000 MILES OVER WARRANT. WHAT TO DO?*AK

I ONLY HAVE 2 SPEEDS ON MY HEATER BLOWER,LO AND 2. I ALSO HAVE HAD SMOKE COMMING FROM UNDER THE DASH OR FROM A HEATER VENT WHEN THE HEATER HAS BEEN ON. WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP REGARDLESS OF HOW SMALL THERE IS A THUMP SOUND THAT COMES FROM THE TRUNK AREA. THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM SEEMS TO HIT REALLY HARD...

I ONLY HAVE 2 SPEEDS ON MY HEATER BLOWER,LO AND 2. I ALSO HAVE HAD SMOKE COMMING FROM UNDER THE DASH OR FROM A HEATER VENT WHEN THE HEATER HAS BEEN ON. WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP REGARDLESS OF HOW SMALL THERE IS A THUMP SOUND THAT COMES FROM THE TRUNK AREA. THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM SEEMS TO HIT REALLY HARD...

I ONLY HAVE 2 SPEEDS ON MY HEATER BLOWER,LO AND 2. I ALSO HAVE HAD SMOKE COMMING FROM UNDER THE DASH OR FROM A HEATER VENT WHEN THE HEATER HAS BEEN ON. WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP REGARDLESS OF HOW SMALL THERE IS A THUMP SOUND THAT COMES FROM THE TRUNK AREA. THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM SEEMS TO HIT REALLY HARD...

AC/HEATER SWITCH WHICH PREVIOUSLY FAILED (VERY SIMILAR TO EXISTING INVESTIGATION # PE00023) IN OCT 2000, HAS FAILED AGAIN. THE AC/HEATER SWITCH WILL INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO ENGAGE THE HVAC SYSTEM AND WILL FAIL TO ENGAGE THE AC COMPRESSOR WHEN AN AC MODE IS SELECTED. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THI...

AC/HEATER SWITCH WHICH PREVIOUSLY FAILED (VERY SIMILAR TO EXISTING INVESTIGATION # PE00023) IN OCT 2000, HAS FAILED AGAIN. THE AC/HEATER SWITCH WILL INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO ENGAGE THE HVAC SYSTEM AND WILL FAIL TO ENGAGE THE AC COMPRESSOR WHEN AN AC MODE IS SELECTED. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THI...

COMPRESSOR "FROZE-UP" WHICH LOCKED UP THE ENGINE AND WOULD NOT RUN. THE DEALER THAT I TOOK MY CAR TO, SAID THAT THEY HAD HAD OTHER CONTOURS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I WAS STOPPED, AT MY SISTER'S HOUSE AND NOT ON THE ROAD. I HAD JUST TRAVELLED 130 MILES, WHEN THE CAR CRATERED. ...

COMPRESSOR "FROZE-UP" WHICH LOCKED UP THE ENGINE AND WOULD NOT RUN. THE DEALER THAT I TOOK MY CAR TO, SAID THAT THEY HAD HAD OTHER CONTOURS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I WAS STOPPED, AT MY SISTER'S HOUSE AND NOT ON THE ROAD. I HAD JUST TRAVELLED 130 MILES, WHEN THE CAR CRATERED. ...

TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES WITHIN FOUR MONTHS. MAY 1ST, JUNE 26TH AND AUGUST 17TH/2000. EACH TIME TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT. *CJ

TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES WITHIN FOUR MONTHS. MAY 1ST, JUNE 26TH AND AUGUST 17TH/2000. EACH TIME TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT. *CJ

EXTREME INSIDE SHOULDER WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRES HAS GONE UNDETECTED UNTIL ACTUAL TIRE FAILURE. ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN CHECKED 3 TIMES BY DIFFERENT SPECIALISTS AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE FORD MONDEO (CONTOUR) AND FIESTA ARE WELL KNOWN FOR THIS DEFECT. I FEEL THAT THIS HAS VERY SERIOUS POTENTIAL AND ...

EXTREME INSIDE SHOULDER WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRES HAS GONE UNDETECTED UNTIL ACTUAL TIRE FAILURE. ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN CHECKED 3 TIMES BY DIFFERENT SPECIALISTS AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE FORD MONDEO (CONTOUR) AND FIESTA ARE WELL KNOWN FOR THIS DEFECT. I FEEL THAT THIS HAS VERY SERIOUS POTENTIAL AND ...

AC FAN / BLOWER SPEED SWITCH FAILED AT THE 3RD SPEED SETTING, REQUIRING THE ENTIRE CONTROL ASSEMBLY TO BE REPLACED.

AC FAN / BLOWER SPEED SWITCH FAILED AT THE 3RD SPEED SETTING, REQUIRING THE ENTIRE CONTROL ASSEMBLY TO BE REPLACED.

REAR SUSPENSION CREAKING NOISE HAS BEEN PERSISTANT, "FIXED" 4 TIMES BY DEALER, YET PROBLEM PERSISTS; FUEL GAUGE FLOATS CANNOT SEEM TO BE FIXED (3 NEW GUAGES, 2 FUEL SENDERS, 1 NEW FUEL TANK & FLOAT). *AK

REAR SUSPENSION CREAKING NOISE HAS BEEN PERSISTANT, "FIXED" 4 TIMES BY DEALER, YET PROBLEM PERSISTS; FUEL GAUGE FLOATS CANNOT SEEM TO BE FIXED (3 NEW GUAGES, 2 FUEL SENDERS, 1 NEW FUEL TANK & FLOAT). *AK

REAR SUSPENSION CREAKING NOISE HAS BEEN PERSISTANT, "FIXED" 4 TIMES BY DEALER, YET PROBLEM PERSISTS; FUEL GAUGE FLOATS CANNOT SEEM TO BE FIXED (3 NEW GUAGES, 2 FUEL SENDERS, 1 NEW FUEL TANK & FLOAT). *AK

REAR SUSPENSION CREAKING NOISE HAS BEEN PERSISTANT, "FIXED" 4 TIMES BY DEALER, YET PROBLEM PERSISTS; FUEL GAUGE FLOATS CANNOT SEEM TO BE FIXED (3 NEW GUAGES, 2 FUEL SENDERS, 1 NEW FUEL TANK & FLOAT). *AK

THERE WASN'T A DOT NUMBER ON MY TIRE AS FAR AS I COULD FIND, BUT WE HAD A FLAT TIRE, ACTUALLY, SOMETHING WENT THROUGH THE TIRE AND THE TIRE LOOKS ALMOST SHREDDED AT PLACES. (TIRESIZE: P20560R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P20560R15 )

THERE WASN'T A DOT NUMBER ON MY TIRE AS FAR AS I COULD FIND, BUT WE HAD A FLAT TIRE, ACTUALLY, SOMETHING WENT THROUGH THE TIRE AND THE TIRE LOOKS ALMOST SHREDDED AT PLACES. (TIRESIZE: P20560R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P20560R15 )

THE WIRES TO THE A\C AND THE ALTERNATOR HAVE RECENTLY BURNED UP..COMPLETLY MELTED..I AM AFRAID THAT THE CAR IS GOING TO CATCH FIRE..ALSO IF YOU COULD LOOK AT MY WARRANTY THROUGH AUTO NATION YOU COULD SEE HOW MANY PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR..IT'S OUTRAGOUS.. IF I DID NOT HAVE WARRANTY I DO NOT...

THE WIRES TO THE A\C AND THE ALTERNATOR HAVE RECENTLY BURNED UP..COMPLETLY MELTED..I AM AFRAID THAT THE CAR IS GOING TO CATCH FIRE..ALSO IF YOU COULD LOOK AT MY WARRANTY THROUGH AUTO NATION YOU COULD SEE HOW MANY PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR..IT'S OUTRAGOUS.. IF I DID NOT HAVE WARRANTY I DO NOT...

THE WIRES TO THE A\C AND THE ALTERNATOR HAVE RECENTLY BURNED UP..COMPLETLY MELTED..I AM AFRAID THAT THE CAR IS GOING TO CATCH FIRE..ALSO IF YOU COULD LOOK AT MY WARRANTY THROUGH AUTO NATION YOU COULD SEE HOW MANY PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR..IT'S OUTRAGOUS.. IF I DID NOT HAVE WARRANTY I DO NOT...

THE WIRES TO THE A\C AND THE ALTERNATOR HAVE RECENTLY BURNED UP..COMPLETLY MELTED..I AM AFRAID THAT THE CAR IS GOING TO CATCH FIRE..ALSO IF YOU COULD LOOK AT MY WARRANTY THROUGH AUTO NATION YOU COULD SEE HOW MANY PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR..IT'S OUTRAGOUS.. IF I DID NOT HAVE WARRANTY I DO NOT...

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON EXPRESSWAY AND WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND PUT SOME WATER INTO VEHICLE TO GET HOME. SHE ONLY COULD DRIVE 10MPH ON THE ROAD AND VEHICLE STARTED LOSING OIL. SHE TOOK IT TO GARAGE, AND MECHANIC TOLD HE...

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON EXPRESSWAY AND WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND PUT SOME WATER INTO VEHICLE TO GET HOME. SHE ONLY COULD DRIVE 10MPH ON THE ROAD AND VEHICLE STARTED LOSING OIL. SHE TOOK IT TO GARAGE, AND MECHANIC TOLD HE...

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON EXPRESSWAY AND WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND PUT SOME WATER INTO VEHICLE TO GET HOME. SHE ONLY COULD DRIVE 10MPH ON THE ROAD AND VEHICLE STARTED LOSING OIL. SHE TOOK IT TO GARAGE, AND MECHANIC TOLD HE...

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON EXPRESSWAY AND WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND PUT SOME WATER INTO VEHICLE TO GET HOME. SHE ONLY COULD DRIVE 10MPH ON THE ROAD AND VEHICLE STARTED LOSING OIL. SHE TOOK IT TO GARAGE, AND MECHANIC TOLD HE...

TIRE CAUSED CAR TO PULL HARD TO LEFT AND SHIMMY IN STEERING. DEALER REPORTED TIRE WAS BAD BUT OFFERED NO HELP. I REPLACED ALL FOUR WITH NEW MICHELIN TIRES.*AK( DOT NUMBER: UNLNOWC TIRE SIZE: 205/70/15 )

TIRE CAUSED CAR TO PULL HARD TO LEFT AND SHIMMY IN STEERING. DEALER REPORTED TIRE WAS BAD BUT OFFERED NO HELP. I REPLACED ALL FOUR WITH NEW MICHELIN TIRES.*AK( DOT NUMBER: UNLNOWC TIRE SIZE: 205/70/15 )

TIRE CAUSED CAR TO PULL HARD TO LEFT AND SHIMMY IN STEERING. DEALER REPORTED TIRE WAS BAD BUT OFFERED NO HELP. I REPLACED ALL FOUR WITH NEW MICHELIN TIRES.*AK( DOT NUMBER: UNLNOWC TIRE SIZE: 205/70/15 )

TIRE CAUSED CAR TO PULL HARD TO LEFT AND SHIMMY IN STEERING. DEALER REPORTED TIRE WAS BAD BUT OFFERED NO HELP. I REPLACED ALL FOUR WITH NEW MICHELIN TIRES.*AK( DOT NUMBER: UNLNOWC TIRE SIZE: 205/70/15 )

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AND WAS ADVISED BY REPAIR SHOP THAT THERE WAS A FLAW WITH THE TIRE AND IT WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER IS NOTICING VIBRATION AGAIN AND FEELS THAT SAFETY IS COMPROMISED WITH THESE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE AND WANTS THEM REPLACED WITH ANOTHER BRAND. NLM

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AND WAS ADVISED BY REPAIR SHOP THAT THERE WAS A FLAW WITH THE TIRE AND IT WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER IS NOTICING VIBRATION AGAIN AND FEELS THAT SAFETY IS COMPROMISED WITH THESE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE AND WANTS THEM REPLACED WITH ANOTHER BRAND. NLM

MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY WHEN MY AC WENT OUT BUT, FORD REFUSED TO MAKE REPAIRS AT THAT TIME.

MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY WHEN MY AC WENT OUT BUT, FORD REFUSED TO MAKE REPAIRS AT THAT TIME.

THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE SAME AS NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE00023. THE FAN SWITCH AND HARNESS CONNECTOR SHOW BURN DAMAGE, A RELATED PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THAT THE FUSE PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT DID NOT FAIL. THE FUSE SHOULD HAVE BURNED OUT WHEN THE CONNECTOR FAILED.

THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE SAME AS NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE00023. THE FAN SWITCH AND HARNESS CONNECTOR SHOW BURN DAMAGE, A RELATED PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THAT THE FUSE PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT DID NOT FAIL. THE FUSE SHOULD HAVE BURNED OUT WHEN THE CONNECTOR FAILED.

CONSUMER WAS DENIED RECALL REPAIR (00V-075) DEALERSHIP STATED VEHICLE DID NOT CONTAIN RECALL PART TO BE REPLACED. *MJS

CONSUMER WAS DENIED RECALL REPAIR (00V-075) DEALERSHIP STATED VEHICLE DID NOT CONTAIN RECALL PART TO BE REPLACED. *MJS

THIS ITEM WAS COVERED ONCE UNDER MY ORIGINAL WARRANTY AND ONCE UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

THIS ITEM WAS COVERED ONCE UNDER MY ORIGINAL WARRANTY AND ONCE UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL (99M03) ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. *MJS

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL (99M03) ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. *MJS

MY CAR DIED, AFTER PULLING OVER I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE BACK LEFT SEAT. CALLED FIRE DEPT. THEY SAID REAR WIRE HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE. TOWED TO MATT FORD, BUCKNER, MO. OF WHICH THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL, I CALLED FORD 1-800-392-3673 AND WAS TOLD RECALL 99M30 MIGHT COVER IT, BUT IT IS UP T...

MY CAR DIED, AFTER PULLING OVER I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE BACK LEFT SEAT. CALLED FIRE DEPT. THEY SAID REAR WIRE HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE. TOWED TO MATT FORD, BUCKNER, MO. OF WHICH THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL, I CALLED FORD 1-800-392-3673 AND WAS TOLD RECALL 99M30 MIGHT COVER IT, BUT IT IS UP T...

WHEN I TRIED TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED, THE CAR SPUN ABOUT 90 DEGREES AND HIT A BRIDGE.AIR BAGS BOTH DEPLOYED, I WAS INJURED AND TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL. THERE WAS A RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM IN APRIL 2000 BUT I WAS NOT SENT A RECALL NOTICE. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ...

WHEN I TRIED TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED, THE CAR SPUN ABOUT 90 DEGREES AND HIT A BRIDGE.AIR BAGS BOTH DEPLOYED, I WAS INJURED AND TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL. THERE WAS A RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM IN APRIL 2000 BUT I WAS NOT SENT A RECALL NOTICE. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ...

1. PARKING BRAKE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING IN WET WEATHER WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING, ESPECIALLY WHEN PARKING BRAKE WAS LEFT ENGAGED FOR SEVERAL HOURS WHILE CAR WAS PARKED OUTDOORS. LEFT REAR WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND NE...

1. PARKING BRAKE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING IN WET WEATHER WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING, ESPECIALLY WHEN PARKING BRAKE WAS LEFT ENGAGED FOR SEVERAL HOURS WHILE CAR WAS PARKED OUTDOORS. LEFT REAR WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND NE...

1. PARKING BRAKE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING IN WET WEATHER WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING, ESPECIALLY WHEN PARKING BRAKE WAS LEFT ENGAGED FOR SEVERAL HOURS WHILE CAR WAS PARKED OUTDOORS. LEFT REAR WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND NE...

1. PARKING BRAKE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING IN WET WEATHER WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING, ESPECIALLY WHEN PARKING BRAKE WAS LEFT ENGAGED FOR SEVERAL HOURS WHILE CAR WAS PARKED OUTDOORS. LEFT REAR WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND NE...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

BACK SEAT BELT BASE CAME APART (ANCHOR). THESE BELTS CANNOT BE USED.*AK SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH DUE TO SEAT BUCKLE FAILURE. *YH

BACK SEAT BELT BASE CAME APART (ANCHOR). THESE BELTS CANNOT BE USED.*AK SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH DUE TO SEAT BUCKLE FAILURE. *YH

VEHICLE EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR DUE TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. YH

VEHICLE HAS KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE AREA BECAUSE OF TIMING BELT LOOSE. YH

VEHICLE HAS CONTINUED KNOCKING SOUND, DEALERS CHANGE LEFT BALL JOINT, RIM AND RIGHT WHEEL JOINT, HOWEVER THE SOUND STILL THERE DUE TO PC JOINT FAILURE. YH

VEHICLE EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR DUE TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. YH

VEHICLE HAS KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE AREA BECAUSE OF TIMING BELT LOOSE. YH

VEHICLE HAS CONTINUED KNOCKING SOUND, DEALERS CHANGE LEFT BALL JOINT, RIM AND RIGHT WHEEL JOINT, HOWEVER THE SOUND STILL THERE DUE TO PC JOINT FAILURE. YH

RECAL 00V075000/REAR BRAKE VALVE: DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER REGISTERED A COMPLAINT WITH MANUFACTURER. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE DONE UNTIL THEY GET THE APPROVAL FROM MANUFACTURER. *AK

RECAL 00V075000/REAR BRAKE VALVE: DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER REGISTERED A COMPLAINT WITH MANUFACTURER. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE DONE UNTIL THEY GET THE APPROVAL FROM MANUFACTURER. *AK

SINCE THIS CAR WAS NEW I HAVE REPLACED THE REAR SIGNAL BULBS 3 TIMES MYSELF BEFORE BRINGING THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD THIS CAR AT THE DEALER NO LESS THAN 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS FOR SIGNAL LIGHTS. THEY HAVE REPLCACED THE BULBS 5 TIMES MOSTLY DRIVERS SIDE. REPLACED DEFECTIVE B...

SINCE THIS CAR WAS NEW I HAVE REPLACED THE REAR SIGNAL BULBS 3 TIMES MYSELF BEFORE BRINGING THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD THIS CAR AT THE DEALER NO LESS THAN 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS FOR SIGNAL LIGHTS. THEY HAVE REPLCACED THE BULBS 5 TIMES MOSTLY DRIVERS SIDE. REPLACED DEFECTIVE B...

CONSUMER STATES AUTOMOBILE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF GEAR. CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. *AK

WIRING HARNESS MALFUNCTIONED/SHORTED OUT. ALSO, WHEN TURNING LEFT, VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE. *AK

WIRING HARNESS MALFUNCTIONED/SHORTED OUT. ALSO, WHEN TURNING LEFT, VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE. *AK

CONSUMER STATES AUTOMOBILE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF GEAR. CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. *AK

WIRING HARNESS MALFUNCTIONED/SHORTED OUT. ALSO, WHEN TURNING LEFT, VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE. *AK

WIRING HARNESS MALFUNCTIONED/SHORTED OUT. ALSO, WHEN TURNING LEFT, VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE. *AK

TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RATTLING WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING. THEY ORDERED TACK SHIELD AND BOLTS. TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY INSTALLED PARTS AND SAID IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TO ORDER RACK AND PINION. KEPT THE CAR UNTIL THAT CAME IN AND INSTALLED IT. A FEW DAYS LATER IT STARTED SQUEALING AND SMOKING. ...

TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RATTLING WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING. THEY ORDERED TACK SHIELD AND BOLTS. TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY INSTALLED PARTS AND SAID IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TO ORDER RACK AND PINION. KEPT THE CAR UNTIL THAT CAME IN AND INSTALLED IT. A FEW DAYS LATER IT STARTED SQUEALING AND SMOKING. ...

TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RATTLING WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING. THEY ORDERED TACK SHIELD AND BOLTS. TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY INSTALLED PARTS AND SAID IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TO ORDER RACK AND PINION. KEPT THE CAR UNTIL THAT CAME IN AND INSTALLED IT. A FEW DAYS LATER IT STARTED SQUEALING AND SMOKING. ...

TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RATTLING WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING. THEY ORDERED TACK SHIELD AND BOLTS. TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY INSTALLED PARTS AND SAID IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TO ORDER RACK AND PINION. KEPT THE CAR UNTIL THAT CAME IN AND INSTALLED IT. A FEW DAYS LATER IT STARTED SQUEALING AND SMOKING. ...

TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RATTLING WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING. THEY ORDERED TACK SHIELD AND BOLTS. TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY INSTALLED PARTS AND SAID IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TO ORDER RACK AND PINION. KEPT THE CAR UNTIL THAT CAME IN AND INSTALLED IT. A FEW DAYS LATER IT STARTED SQUEALING AND SMOKING. ...

TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RATTLING WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING. THEY ORDERED TACK SHIELD AND BOLTS. TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY INSTALLED PARTS AND SAID IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TO ORDER RACK AND PINION. KEPT THE CAR UNTIL THAT CAME IN AND INSTALLED IT. A FEW DAYS LATER IT STARTED SQUEALING AND SMOKING. ...

TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RATTLING WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING. THEY ORDERED TACK SHIELD AND BOLTS. TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY INSTALLED PARTS AND SAID IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TO ORDER RACK AND PINION. KEPT THE CAR UNTIL THAT CAME IN AND INSTALLED IT. A FEW DAYS LATER IT STARTED SQUEALING AND SMOKING. ...

TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RATTLING WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING. THEY ORDERED TACK SHIELD AND BOLTS. TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY INSTALLED PARTS AND SAID IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TO ORDER RACK AND PINION. KEPT THE CAR UNTIL THAT CAME IN AND INSTALLED IT. A FEW DAYS LATER IT STARTED SQUEALING AND SMOKING. ...

TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RATTLING WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING. THEY ORDERED TACK SHIELD AND BOLTS. TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY INSTALLED PARTS AND SAID IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TO ORDER RACK AND PINION. KEPT THE CAR UNTIL THAT CAME IN AND INSTALLED IT. A FEW DAYS LATER IT STARTED SQUEALING AND SMOKING. ...

TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RATTLING WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING. THEY ORDERED TACK SHIELD AND BOLTS. TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY INSTALLED PARTS AND SAID IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TO ORDER RACK AND PINION. KEPT THE CAR UNTIL THAT CAME IN AND INSTALLED IT. A FEW DAYS LATER IT STARTED SQUEALING AND SMOKING. ...

ONGOING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS HAD ITS 3RD TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

ONGOING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS HAD ITS 3RD TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE INDICATOR DOES NOT MOVE. *AK

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE INDICATOR DOES NOT MOVE. *AK

CONSUMER STOPPED AT A GAS STATION. WHEN HE PUT HIS KEY IN THE IGNITION, BATTERY BLEW UP. *AK

CONSUMER STOPPED AT A GAS STATION. WHEN HE PUT HIS KEY IN THE IGNITION, BATTERY BLEW UP. *AK

AFTER DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLE, POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, DRIVE BELT SQUEALS, AND IT BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHICH CAUSES LACK OF CONTROL. FORD HAS ISSUED A TSB ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT PAY FOR REPAIR. *AK

AFTER DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLE, POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, DRIVE BELT SQUEALS, AND IT BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHICH CAUSES LACK OF CONTROL. FORD HAS ISSUED A TSB ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT PAY FOR REPAIR. *AK

WHILE ADJUSTING HEADREST THE TOP PART BECAME LOOSE. CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO COVER THE METAL PART TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. *AK

WHILE ADJUSTING HEADREST THE TOP PART BECAME LOOSE. CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO COVER THE METAL PART TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. *AK

THE RIGHT FRONT HUB BEARING AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING HAVE FAILED WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. IF LEFT UNREPAIRED THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR WHEN THEY CATASTOPHICALLY FAIL. *AK

THE RIGHT FRONT HUB BEARING AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING HAVE FAILED WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. IF LEFT UNREPAIRED THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR WHEN THEY CATASTOPHICALLY FAIL. *AK

THE RIGHT FRONT HUB BEARING AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING HAVE FAILED WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. IF LEFT UNREPAIRED THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR WHEN THEY CATASTOPHICALLY FAIL. *AK

THE RIGHT FRONT HUB BEARING AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING HAVE FAILED WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. IF LEFT UNREPAIRED THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR WHEN THEY CATASTOPHICALLY FAIL. *AK

VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND FIRE STARTED INSIDE VEHICLE TOWARDS THE REAR, AND WENT THROUGH THE FRONT. INSPECTOR CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND FIRE STARTED INSIDE VEHICLE TOWARDS THE REAR, AND WENT THROUGH THE FRONT. INSPECTOR CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED, CAUSING ERRACTIC PERFORMANCE OF ABS. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED, CAUSING ERRACTIC PERFORMANCE OF ABS. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

THE WIRING, THAT RELAYS TO THE STARTER WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED ON IS FAILING, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO WEAR DOWN, AND STOP VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

THE WIRING, THAT RELAYS TO THE STARTER WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED ON IS FAILING, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO WEAR DOWN, AND STOP VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

HI, WE HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD DOSEN'T RECALL THE 97 CONTOURS.WE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND THE E.G.R VALVE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED.THE P.C. VALVE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES.THE EGR PRESSURE FEEDBACK /BACK PRESSURE WAS REPLACED.THE ROTOR ON THE BRAKES WAS C...

HI, WE HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD DOSEN'T RECALL THE 97 CONTOURS.WE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND THE E.G.R VALVE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED.THE P.C. VALVE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES.THE EGR PRESSURE FEEDBACK /BACK PRESSURE WAS REPLACED.THE ROTOR ON THE BRAKES WAS C...

HI, WE HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD DOSEN'T RECALL THE 97 CONTOURS.WE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND THE E.G.R VALVE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED.THE P.C. VALVE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES.THE EGR PRESSURE FEEDBACK /BACK PRESSURE WAS REPLACED.THE ROTOR ON THE BRAKES WAS C...

HI, WE HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD DOSEN'T RECALL THE 97 CONTOURS.WE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND THE E.G.R VALVE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED.THE P.C. VALVE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES.THE EGR PRESSURE FEEDBACK /BACK PRESSURE WAS REPLACED.THE ROTOR ON THE BRAKES WAS C...

HI, WE HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD DOSEN'T RECALL THE 97 CONTOURS.WE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND THE E.G.R VALVE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED.THE P.C. VALVE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES.THE EGR PRESSURE FEEDBACK /BACK PRESSURE WAS REPLACED.THE ROTOR ON THE BRAKES WAS C...

HI, WE HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD DOSEN'T RECALL THE 97 CONTOURS.WE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND THE E.G.R VALVE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED.THE P.C. VALVE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES.THE EGR PRESSURE FEEDBACK /BACK PRESSURE WAS REPLACED.THE ROTOR ON THE BRAKES WAS C...

HI, WE HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD DOSEN'T RECALL THE 97 CONTOURS.WE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND THE E.G.R VALVE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED.THE P.C. VALVE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES.THE EGR PRESSURE FEEDBACK /BACK PRESSURE WAS REPLACED.THE ROTOR ON THE BRAKES WAS C...

HI, WE HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD DOSEN'T RECALL THE 97 CONTOURS.WE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND THE E.G.R VALVE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED.THE P.C. VALVE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES.THE EGR PRESSURE FEEDBACK /BACK PRESSURE WAS REPLACED.THE ROTOR ON THE BRAKES WAS C...

HI, WE HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD DOSEN'T RECALL THE 97 CONTOURS.WE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND THE E.G.R VALVE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED.THE P.C. VALVE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES.THE EGR PRESSURE FEEDBACK /BACK PRESSURE WAS REPLACED.THE ROTOR ON THE BRAKES WAS C...

HI, WE HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD DOSEN'T RECALL THE 97 CONTOURS.WE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND THE E.G.R VALVE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED.THE P.C. VALVE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES.THE EGR PRESSURE FEEDBACK /BACK PRESSURE WAS REPLACED.THE ROTOR ON THE BRAKES WAS C...

FOUR REPAIR ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO PREVENT MY CAR FROM STALLING IN WATER PUDDLES. AFTER NOTIFYING MANUFACTURER OF INTENT TO FILE LEMON LAW, SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN VERY COOPERATIVE. MANAGER SAYS IT IS NOW REPAIRED. *AK

FOUR REPAIR ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO PREVENT MY CAR FROM STALLING IN WATER PUDDLES. AFTER NOTIFYING MANUFACTURER OF INTENT TO FILE LEMON LAW, SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN VERY COOPERATIVE. MANAGER SAYS IT IS NOW REPAIRED. *AK

HEAT BLOWER FAILED.

TAIL LIGHT INOPERATIVE. YH

ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING COMES WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH (POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE). YH

WHEN WIND BLOW 30 MPH THE VEHICLE WANDERS WHILE DRIVING. YH

HEAT BLOWER FAILED.

TAIL LIGHT INOPERATIVE. YH

ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING COMES WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH (POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE). YH

WHEN WIND BLOW 30 MPH THE VEHICLE WANDERS WHILE DRIVING. YH

WHILE BRAKING THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED A BAR IN THE REAR BRAKES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.ALSO, DEALER IS GOING TO REPLACE PINS IN THE REAR BRAKE...

WHILE BRAKING THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED A BAR IN THE REAR BRAKES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.ALSO, DEALER IS GOING TO REPLACE PINS IN THE REAR BRAKE...

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY VEHICLE DISINGAGED AND TRAVELED OUT OF PARK INTO STREET. DEAREL HAS BEEN CONTACETD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY VEHICLE DISINGAGED AND TRAVELED OUT OF PARK INTO STREET. DEAREL HAS BEEN CONTACETD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES AND IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AS OF YET. THE LAST TIME IT WAS IN THEY REPLACED A PART, IT STILLED DIED ON THEM BUT THEY SAID IT WAS DYING BECAUSE OF THE PART AND IT WOULD BEING TO WORK AFTER THE CAR ADJUSTED TO THE NEW PART. THAT I FEEL IS VERY INAPPROPRIATE ...

MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES AND IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AS OF YET. THE LAST TIME IT WAS IN THEY REPLACED A PART, IT STILLED DIED ON THEM BUT THEY SAID IT WAS DYING BECAUSE OF THE PART AND IT WOULD BEING TO WORK AFTER THE CAR ADJUSTED TO THE NEW PART. THAT I FEEL IS VERY INAPPROPRIATE ...

THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS I HAVE EXPERIENCED INCLUDE; FAILURE OF TEMPERATURE GAUGE, FAILURE OF CLOCK LIGHT, FAILURE OF ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT IGNITING WHEN EMERGENCY BRAKE DISENGAGED.

THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS I HAVE EXPERIENCED INCLUDE; FAILURE OF TEMPERATURE GAUGE, FAILURE OF CLOCK LIGHT, FAILURE OF ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT IGNITING WHEN EMERGENCY BRAKE DISENGAGED.

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #99V103000. CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS, WHICH WAS DONE. THE REMEDY HAD FAILED. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AT LEAST 6 TIMES AFTERWARDS. EACH TIME THE REMEDY FAILED. MECHANIC IS ORDERING A DIFFERENT LIGHT SWITCH AFTER PUTTING IN RELAY SWITCH. *AK

ROTORS ARE WARPED. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THREE SETS OF ROTORS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #99V103000. CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS, WHICH WAS DONE. THE REMEDY HAD FAILED. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AT LEAST 6 TIMES AFTERWARDS. EACH TIME THE REMEDY FAILED. MECHANIC IS ORDERING A DIFFERENT LIGHT SWITCH AFTER PUTTING IN RELAY SWITCH. *AK

ROTORS ARE WARPED. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THREE SETS OF ROTORS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING AND THERE IS SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING AND THERE IS SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

DASH PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER SHORTLY AFTER THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED, INDICATING THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE UNDER DASH WIRE HARNESS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP, HE WANTED THE CONSUMER TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *AK

DASH PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER SHORTLY AFTER THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED, INDICATING THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE UNDER DASH WIRE HARNESS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP, HE WANTED THE CONSUMER TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *AK

DRIVER WAS IN AN FRONT END ACCIDENT THAT WAS CAUSED BY APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES WHICH FAILED. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND HIT A GAURDRAIL HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

DRIVER WAS IN AN FRONT END ACCIDENT THAT WAS CAUSED BY APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES WHICH FAILED. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND HIT A GAURDRAIL HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

DRIVER WAS IN AN FRONT END ACCIDENT THAT WAS CAUSED BY APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES WHICH FAILED. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND HIT A GAURDRAIL HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

DRIVER WAS IN AN FRONT END ACCIDENT THAT WAS CAUSED BY APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES WHICH FAILED. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND HIT A GAURDRAIL HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER OR GOING THROUGH SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER, THE WATER SPLASHES ON THE GENERATOR ,CAUSING COMPLETE POWER LOSS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON SEPTEMBER 20TH, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *A...

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER OR GOING THROUGH SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER, THE WATER SPLASHES ON THE GENERATOR ,CAUSING COMPLETE POWER LOSS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON SEPTEMBER 20TH, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *A...

SMELLS LIKE RAW GAS ALL THE TIME. HAD THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. TWO WEEKS AGO VEHICLE WENT TO THE SHOP FOR A FUEL PUMP. ON HIGHWAY WHILE TRYING TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, SOMETHING HAD POPPED OUT AND STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD, HIT THE CONCRETE AND BOTH AI...

SMELLS LIKE RAW GAS ALL THE TIME. HAD THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. TWO WEEKS AGO VEHICLE WENT TO THE SHOP FOR A FUEL PUMP. ON HIGHWAY WHILE TRYING TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, SOMETHING HAD POPPED OUT AND STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD, HIT THE CONCRETE AND BOTH AI...

SMELLS LIKE RAW GAS ALL THE TIME. HAD THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. TWO WEEKS AGO VEHICLE WENT TO THE SHOP FOR A FUEL PUMP. ON HIGHWAY WHILE TRYING TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, SOMETHING HAD POPPED OUT AND STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD, HIT THE CONCRETE AND BOTH AI...

SMELLS LIKE RAW GAS ALL THE TIME. HAD THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. TWO WEEKS AGO VEHICLE WENT TO THE SHOP FOR A FUEL PUMP. ON HIGHWAY WHILE TRYING TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, SOMETHING HAD POPPED OUT AND STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD, HIT THE CONCRETE AND BOTH AI...

THE FAN MOTOR SWITCH FAILED TO WORK. WOULD FLICKER BUT NOT ON. BEEN TO DEALER & BROUGHT PARTS FOR FAN MOTOR. DASHBOARD PULLED DOWN & NOTICED THE WIRES TO FAN MOTOR HAD BURNT OUT. HAD REPLACED THEM. *AK

THE FAN MOTOR SWITCH FAILED TO WORK. WOULD FLICKER BUT NOT ON. BEEN TO DEALER & BROUGHT PARTS FOR FAN MOTOR. DASHBOARD PULLED DOWN & NOTICED THE WIRES TO FAN MOTOR HAD BURNT OUT. HAD REPLACED THEM. *AK

WAS DRIVING 70MPH & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, VEHICLE WENT INTO A 180 DEGREE SPIN. ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE RIGHT SIDE. VEHICLE WINDED UP FACING OPPOSITE DIRECTION TOWARDS TRAFFIC. WILL BE TAKING TO DEALER. *AK

NO SUMMARY

WAS DRIVING 70MPH & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, VEHICLE WENT INTO A 180 DEGREE SPIN. ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE RIGHT SIDE. VEHICLE WINDED UP FACING OPPOSITE DIRECTION TOWARDS TRAFFIC. WILL BE TAKING TO DEALER. *AK

NO SUMMARY

THERE IS A SHORT WITHIN THE BATTERY, AND THE CONSUMER HAS TO GET SOMEONE TO GIVE HER A JUMP. ALSO, ALARM SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

THERE IS A SHORT WITHIN THE BATTERY, AND THE CONSUMER HAS TO GET SOMEONE TO GIVE HER A JUMP. ALSO, ALARM SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

THERE IS A SHORT WITHIN THE BATTERY, AND THE CONSUMER HAS TO GET SOMEONE TO GIVE HER A JUMP. ALSO, ALARM SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

THERE IS A SHORT WITHIN THE BATTERY, AND THE CONSUMER HAS TO GET SOMEONE TO GIVE HER A JUMP. ALSO, ALARM SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

THERE IS A SHORT WITHIN THE BATTERY, AND THE CONSUMER HAS TO GET SOMEONE TO GIVE HER A JUMP. ALSO, ALARM SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

THERE IS A SHORT WITHIN THE BATTERY, AND THE CONSUMER HAS TO GET SOMEONE TO GIVE HER A JUMP. ALSO, ALARM SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT BUSTED OPEN, CAUSING THE FUMES AND SMOKE TO ENTER INTO THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

TERMINAL AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRES WAS DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED ANTI- FREEZE TO LEAK . *AK

TERMINAL AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRES WAS DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED ANTI- FREEZE TO LEAK . *AK

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT BUSTED OPEN, CAUSING THE FUMES AND SMOKE TO ENTER INTO THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

TERMINAL AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRES WAS DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED ANTI- FREEZE TO LEAK . *AK

TERMINAL AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRES WAS DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED ANTI- FREEZE TO LEAK . *AK

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG IS VISIBLE DUE TO A HALF IN CRACK WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG IS VISIBLE DUE TO A HALF IN CRACK WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHEN DRIVING AT 35 TO 40 MPH AND OVER NOTICED SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE AND VIBRATION WITHIN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL DUE TO WHEEL BEARING THAT WORE OUT. *AK

THE LIGHTS STAY ON UNTIL THE CAR BEGINS TO BACK UP

WHEN DRIVING AT 35 TO 40 MPH AND OVER NOTICED SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE AND VIBRATION WITHIN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL DUE TO WHEEL BEARING THAT WORE OUT. *AK

THE LIGHTS STAY ON UNTIL THE CAR BEGINS TO BACK UP

WHENEVER TURNING ON AIR CONDITIONING ON HIGH, THERE IS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE A/C UNIT. *AK

WHENEVER TURNING ON AIR CONDITIONING ON HIGH, THERE IS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE A/C UNIT. *AK

HEADLIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT AND ALL THE WINDOW'S AREN'T WORKING BECAUSE OF A FUSE THAT KEEPS BLOWING OUT. *AK

HEADLIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT AND ALL THE WINDOW'S AREN'T WORKING BECAUSE OF A FUSE THAT KEEPS BLOWING OUT. *AK

STEERING PROBLEM HAS COST CONSUMER ALOT OF MONEY. ALSO, NEEDS TO REPLACE THE TIRES. *AK

STEERING PROBLEM HAS COST CONSUMER ALOT OF MONEY. ALSO, NEEDS TO REPLACE THE TIRES. *AK

STEERING PROBLEM HAS COST CONSUMER ALOT OF MONEY. ALSO, NEEDS TO REPLACE THE TIRES. *AK

STEERING PROBLEM HAS COST CONSUMER ALOT OF MONEY. ALSO, NEEDS TO REPLACE THE TIRES. *AK

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY MAKE A ROARING SOUND. DEALER CLAIMS THE BRAKES ARE WORKING PROPERLY. *AK *ML

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY MAKE A ROARING SOUND. DEALER CLAIMS THE BRAKES ARE WORKING PROPERLY. *AK *ML

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEM AT 61000. ALSO, HAD TO CHANGE TIRES AND BRAKES. *AK

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEM AT 61000. ALSO, HAD TO CHANGE TIRES AND BRAKES. *AK

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEM AT 61000. ALSO, HAD TO CHANGE TIRES AND BRAKES. *AK

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEM AT 61000. ALSO, HAD TO CHANGE TIRES AND BRAKES. *AK

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEM AT 61000. ALSO, HAD TO CHANGE TIRES AND BRAKES. *AK

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEM AT 61000. ALSO, HAD TO CHANGE TIRES AND BRAKES. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND THEIR IS A LOSS OF POWER. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND THEIR IS A LOSS OF POWER. *AK

BATTERY DRAINED SEVERAL TIMES POSSIBLY DUE TO RECALL RELATED COMPONENT FAILURE. NLM

BATTERY DRAINED SEVERAL TIMES POSSIBLY DUE TO RECALL RELATED COMPONENT FAILURE. NLM

BATTERY DRAINED SEVERAL TIMES POSSIBLY DUE TO RECALL RELATED COMPONENT FAILURE. NLM

BATTERY DRAINED SEVERAL TIMES POSSIBLY DUE TO RECALL RELATED COMPONENT FAILURE. NLM

FUEL SMELL IN THE PASSENGER CABIN, MAKES NO DIFFERENCE WHETHER THE TANK IS EMPTY OR FULL AND DETECTABLE AT SLOW, FAST, OR NON SPEED

FUEL SMELL IN THE PASSENGER CABIN, MAKES NO DIFFERENCE WHETHER THE TANK IS EMPTY OR FULL AND DETECTABLE AT SLOW, FAST, OR NON SPEED

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES FAILED. NLM

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES FAILED. NLM

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH SMELLED SMOKE, AND HEATER SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH SMELLED SMOKE, AND HEATER SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. *AK

THIS CONTOUR HAS A MODERATE STEERING/ HYDRAULIC NOISE WHEN TURNING AT ANY TIME. FORD ACKNOWLEDGED THE DEFECT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION COMPONENT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THEN THEY CHANGED THEIR MIND FORD TOLD DEALER NOT TO CHANGE THE UNIT. STATED THAT ...

THIS CONTOUR HAS A MODERATE STEERING/ HYDRAULIC NOISE WHEN TURNING AT ANY TIME. FORD ACKNOWLEDGED THE DEFECT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION COMPONENT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THEN THEY CHANGED THEIR MIND FORD TOLD DEALER NOT TO CHANGE THE UNIT. STATED THAT ...

BURNED WIRES AND MELTED CONNECTOR AT BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH RESISTOR, BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH WILL NOT OPERATE AT SECOND HIGHEST SETTING.

BURNED WIRES AND MELTED CONNECTOR AT BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH RESISTOR, BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH WILL NOT OPERATE AT SECOND HIGHEST SETTING.

BURNED WIRES AND MELTED CONNECTOR AT BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH RESISTOR, BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH WILL NOT OPERATE AT SECOND HIGHEST SETTING.

BURNED WIRES AND MELTED CONNECTOR AT BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH RESISTOR, BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH WILL NOT OPERATE AT SECOND HIGHEST SETTING.

UPON INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE FLUX HOSE, THERE WAS A LOT OF FRICTION ABRASION DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF HOSE. THE ABRASION WAS SO EXCESSIVE THAT IT THINNED THE HOSE TO THE INNER LINER, AND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PRESSURE CAUSED IT TO BURST, AND LOSE ALL BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKING CAPABI...

UPON INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE FLUX HOSE, THERE WAS A LOT OF FRICTION ABRASION DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF HOSE. THE ABRASION WAS SO EXCESSIVE THAT IT THINNED THE HOSE TO THE INNER LINER, AND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PRESSURE CAUSED IT TO BURST, AND LOSE ALL BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKING CAPABI...

REAR DOOR INTERMITTENTLY OPENS AT WILL. VEHICLE IN/OUT OF SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND NO CORRECTION HAVE BEEN MADE.SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

REAR DOOR INTERMITTENTLY OPENS AT WILL. VEHICLE IN/OUT OF SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND NO CORRECTION HAVE BEEN MADE.SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

WHILE SLOWING TO TURN, VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND, OTHER VEHICLE WAS MOVING FROM 35-40 MPH. AT IMPACT, DRIVER SEATBELT CAME UNLATCHED, CAUSING DRIVER TO SLIDE FORWARD, HITTING KNEE ON DASHBOARD HARD ENOUGH TO DISLODGE RADIO. AFTER MAIN REPAIRS, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARTIN FORD SALES, UNION GRO...

WHILE SLOWING TO TURN, VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND, OTHER VEHICLE WAS MOVING FROM 35-40 MPH. AT IMPACT, DRIVER SEATBELT CAME UNLATCHED, CAUSING DRIVER TO SLIDE FORWARD, HITTING KNEE ON DASHBOARD HARD ENOUGH TO DISLODGE RADIO. AFTER MAIN REPAIRS, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARTIN FORD SALES, UNION GRO...

CAR WILL CRANK OVER, BUT WILL NOT START. IT HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES. FOUR TIMES IT REQUIRED TO BE TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEPT AT FORD FOR REPAIRS. ONLY ONCE DID THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING APPROX 40 MILES AN HOUR. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, HOWEVER WHEN...

CAR WILL CRANK OVER, BUT WILL NOT START. IT HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES. FOUR TIMES IT REQUIRED TO BE TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEPT AT FORD FOR REPAIRS. ONLY ONCE DID THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING APPROX 40 MILES AN HOUR. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, HOWEVER WHEN...

CAR WILL CRANK OVER, BUT WILL NOT START. IT HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES. FOUR TIMES IT REQUIRED TO BE TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEPT AT FORD FOR REPAIRS. ONLY ONCE DID THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING APPROX 40 MILES AN HOUR. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, HOWEVER WHEN...

CAR WILL CRANK OVER, BUT WILL NOT START. IT HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES. FOUR TIMES IT REQUIRED TO BE TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEPT AT FORD FOR REPAIRS. ONLY ONCE DID THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING APPROX 40 MILES AN HOUR. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, HOWEVER WHEN...

SEAT MOVES/ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. SHIFTS LEFT AND RIGHT DURING VEHICLE TURNS AND STOPS. DISCONCERTING DURING DRIVING; WEAKENS PRECISION OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CONCERNED ABOUT FUTURE CONTINUED DEGRADATION OF SEAT TRACK. *AK

SEAT MOVES/ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. SHIFTS LEFT AND RIGHT DURING VEHICLE TURNS AND STOPS. DISCONCERTING DURING DRIVING; WEAKENS PRECISION OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CONCERNED ABOUT FUTURE CONTINUED DEGRADATION OF SEAT TRACK. *AK

WHILE DRIVNG IN SNOWY/WET CONDITIONS ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP/VIBRATES/SHAKE. THEN VEHICLE SLID IN THE DIRECTION IT WAS GOING, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKING ABILITY AT ALL. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED THE REAR LEFT CALIPER. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE ...

WHILE DRIVNG IN SNOWY/WET CONDITIONS ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP/VIBRATES/SHAKE. THEN VEHICLE SLID IN THE DIRECTION IT WAS GOING, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKING ABILITY AT ALL. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED THE REAR LEFT CALIPER. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE ...

WHILE DRIVNG IN SNOWY/WET CONDITIONS ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP/VIBRATES/SHAKE. THEN VEHICLE SLID IN THE DIRECTION IT WAS GOING, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKING ABILITY AT ALL. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED THE REAR LEFT CALIPER. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE ...

WHILE DRIVNG IN SNOWY/WET CONDITIONS ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP/VIBRATES/SHAKE. THEN VEHICLE SLID IN THE DIRECTION IT WAS GOING, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKING ABILITY AT ALL. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED THE REAR LEFT CALIPER. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE ...

VEHICLE IN NUMBER OF TIMES FOR POWER ASSIST GOING OUT WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR WATER. 2/99 ACCELERATION LOST WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC, NO POWER. HAD VEHICLE IN PREVIOUS WEEK BEFORE WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED.

VEHICLE IN NUMBER OF TIMES FOR POWER ASSIST GOING OUT WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR WATER. 2/99 ACCELERATION LOST WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC, NO POWER. HAD VEHICLE IN PREVIOUS WEEK BEFORE WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED.

VEHICLE IN NUMBER OF TIMES FOR POWER ASSIST GOING OUT WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR WATER. 2/99 ACCELERATION LOST WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC, NO POWER. HAD VEHICLE IN PREVIOUS WEEK BEFORE WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED.

VEHICLE IN NUMBER OF TIMES FOR POWER ASSIST GOING OUT WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR WATER. 2/99 ACCELERATION LOST WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC, NO POWER. HAD VEHICLE IN PREVIOUS WEEK BEFORE WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED.

VEHICLE IN NUMBER OF TIMES FOR POWER ASSIST GOING OUT WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR WATER. 2/99 ACCELERATION LOST WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC, NO POWER. HAD VEHICLE IN PREVIOUS WEEK BEFORE WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED.

VEHICLE IN NUMBER OF TIMES FOR POWER ASSIST GOING OUT WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR WATER. 2/99 ACCELERATION LOST WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC, NO POWER. HAD VEHICLE IN PREVIOUS WEEK BEFORE WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED.

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ALL LIGHTS GO OUT EXCEPT FOR FRONT HEADLIGHT AND FOG LIGHTS. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED BEFORE, AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ALL LIGHTS GO OUT EXCEPT FOR FRONT HEADLIGHT AND FOG LIGHTS. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED BEFORE, AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK

WHEN TURNING BLOWER ON ANY TEMPERATURE IT DOES NOT WORK. *AK

WHEN TURNING BLOWER ON ANY TEMPERATURE IT DOES NOT WORK. *AK

RIGHT/REAR ELECTRIC WINDOW SWITCH FAILURE.MGM

WINDSHIELD WIPER SPRAY MALFUNCTIONING, POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW, SPRAYS TOP AND BACK OF VEHICLE. *YC

RIGHT/REAR ELECTRIC WINDOW SWITCH FAILURE.MGM

WINDSHIELD WIPER SPRAY MALFUNCTIONING, POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW, SPRAYS TOP AND BACK OF VEHICLE. *YC

WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLYED THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES MORE. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. STATES THE PROBLEM IS NORMAL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLYED THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES MORE. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. STATES THE PROBLEM IS NORMAL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

PROBLEMS OCCURRED SINCE CAR WAS LESS THAN 500 MILES OLD. THE CUTTING OFF OF THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPORTED FROM THAT TIME AND STILL OCCURS AFTER 17,600 MILES. PROBLEM CANNOT BE FOUND. LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN THE ABS AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHEN DRIVING DURING A SNOWY WEATHER. LOSS CONTROL OF CAR AND...

PROBLEMS OCCURRED SINCE CAR WAS LESS THAN 500 MILES OLD. THE CUTTING OFF OF THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPORTED FROM THAT TIME AND STILL OCCURS AFTER 17,600 MILES. PROBLEM CANNOT BE FOUND. LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN THE ABS AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHEN DRIVING DURING A SNOWY WEATHER. LOSS CONTROL OF CAR AND...

PROBLEMS OCCURRED SINCE CAR WAS LESS THAN 500 MILES OLD. THE CUTTING OFF OF THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPORTED FROM THAT TIME AND STILL OCCURS AFTER 17,600 MILES. PROBLEM CANNOT BE FOUND. LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN THE ABS AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHEN DRIVING DURING A SNOWY WEATHER. LOSS CONTROL OF CAR AND...

PROBLEMS OCCURRED SINCE CAR WAS LESS THAN 500 MILES OLD. THE CUTTING OFF OF THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPORTED FROM THAT TIME AND STILL OCCURS AFTER 17,600 MILES. PROBLEM CANNOT BE FOUND. LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN THE ABS AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHEN DRIVING DURING A SNOWY WEATHER. LOSS CONTROL OF CAR AND...

DISCOVERED CRACK IN WINDSHIELD, WITH NO OBVIOUS CAUSE. WENT TO NEAREST FORD DEALER (NOT SELLING DEALER), AND HAD THEM INSPECT IT. THEIR BODY SHOP CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS CRACKED THROUGH BOTH INNER AND OUTER GLASS LAYERS, AND THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY

DISCOVERED CRACK IN WINDSHIELD, WITH NO OBVIOUS CAUSE. WENT TO NEAREST FORD DEALER (NOT SELLING DEALER), AND HAD THEM INSPECT IT. THEIR BODY SHOP CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS CRACKED THROUGH BOTH INNER AND OUTER GLASS LAYERS, AND THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY

BODY CONTAINS TINY RUST SPOTS ALL OVER IT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WAXED THREE TIMES SINCE PURCHASED. ONE SPOT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED DOWN TO THE METAL. LOCATED ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE RIGHT REAR DOOR.VEHICLE HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY UNTIL 3YRS/75000 MILES.

BODY CONTAINS TINY RUST SPOTS ALL OVER IT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WAXED THREE TIMES SINCE PURCHASED. ONE SPOT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED DOWN TO THE METAL. LOCATED ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE RIGHT REAR DOOR.VEHICLE HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY UNTIL 3YRS/75000 MILES.

WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH, THE WHEEL BROKE AWAY FROM THE SUB FRAME ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. ALL SUB FRAME BOLTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK

WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH, THE WHEEL BROKE AWAY FROM THE SUB FRAME ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. ALL SUB FRAME BOLTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK

INTERMITTENT ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN FOR UNKNOWN REASON. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND THIS CONDITION HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

INTERMITTENT ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN FOR UNKNOWN REASON. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND THIS CONDITION HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 45 TO 50 MPH STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *AK *JB

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 45 TO 50 MPH STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *AK *JB

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 45 TO 50 MPH STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *AK *JB

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 45 TO 50 MPH STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *AK *JB

PARKED VEHICLE AND TURNED IGNITION OFF. WHEN THE OWNER CAME BACK OUTSIDE NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONSUMER STATED THAT BEFORE THE FIRE BROKE OUT, HE SMELLED GAS FOR 10 DAYS, AND HE HAD MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT SERVICE STATION TO CHECK OU...

PARKED VEHICLE AND TURNED IGNITION OFF. WHEN THE OWNER CAME BACK OUTSIDE NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONSUMER STATED THAT BEFORE THE FIRE BROKE OUT, HE SMELLED GAS FOR 10 DAYS, AND HE HAD MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT SERVICE STATION TO CHECK OU...

STEERING FAILURE.

STEERING FAILURE.

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN WET CONDITIONS, THE POWER STEERING STOPS FOR ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, DEALER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND WORKING ON A CORRECTION. *AK

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN WET CONDITIONS, THE POWER STEERING STOPS FOR ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, DEALER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND WORKING ON A CORRECTION. *AK

MAIN COMPUTER TROUBLE CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE STARTING PROBLEMS.

MAIN COMPUTER TROUBLE CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE STARTING PROBLEMS.

POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH FAILED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK, RESULTING IN ENGINE FIRE.

POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH FAILED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK, RESULTING IN ENGINE FIRE.

REAR BRAKES VIBRATE.

REAR BRAKES VIBRATE.

VEHICLES CONTROL ARM FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLES FRONT WHEEL TO FALL OFF.

VEHICLES CONTROL ARM FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLES FRONT WHEEL TO FALL OFF.

CONTROL ARM FAILED CAUSING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO FALL OFF THE CAR.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

CONTROL ARM FAILED CAUSING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO FALL OFF THE CAR.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A LIGHT POLE WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO BREAK THE LAMP FROM THE POLE, HOWEVER THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLY AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE.

VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A LIGHT POLE WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO BREAK THE LAMP FROM THE POLE, HOWEVER THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLY AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE.

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, GOT INTO RIGHT LANE AND TOUCHED BRAKES LIGHTLY TO STEER CAR STRAIGHT, STEERING LOCKED UP, COULDN'T STEER LEFT OR RIGHT, STEERING STUCK IN SLANT POSITION. PUMPING BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. CAR RAN INTO GUARDRAIL AND FLIPPED TH...

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, GOT INTO RIGHT LANE AND TOUCHED BRAKES LIGHTLY TO STEER CAR STRAIGHT, STEERING LOCKED UP, COULDN'T STEER LEFT OR RIGHT, STEERING STUCK IN SLANT POSITION. PUMPING BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. CAR RAN INTO GUARDRAIL AND FLIPPED TH...

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, GOT INTO RIGHT LANE AND TOUCHED BRAKES LIGHTLY TO STEER CAR STRAIGHT, STEERING LOCKED UP, COULDN'T STEER LEFT OR RIGHT, STEERING STUCK IN SLANT POSITION. PUMPING BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. CAR RAN INTO GUARDRAIL AND FLIPPED TH...

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, GOT INTO RIGHT LANE AND TOUCHED BRAKES LIGHTLY TO STEER CAR STRAIGHT, STEERING LOCKED UP, COULDN'T STEER LEFT OR RIGHT, STEERING STUCK IN SLANT POSITION. PUMPING BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. CAR RAN INTO GUARDRAIL AND FLIPPED TH...

TRANSMISSION DESIGN ALLOWS VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM BRAKE PEDAL WHILE IN DRIVE GEAR.

TRANSMISSION DESIGN ALLOWS VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM BRAKE PEDAL WHILE IN DRIVE GEAR.

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN APRIL, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD PARTS HAD TO BE ORDERED. PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. RECALL # 97V067000. *AK

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN APRIL, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD PARTS HAD TO BE ORDERED. PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. RECALL # 97V067000. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT (65) MPH THE WHEEL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IN THE FRONT FELL OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE VEHICLE IS BEING LOOKED AT BY DEALER. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT (65) MPH THE WHEEL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IN THE FRONT FELL OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE VEHICLE IS BEING LOOKED AT BY DEALER. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON ANF OFF. CONSUMER THINKS THAT THIS MEANS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE AIR BAG SENSOR. THIS VEHICLE IS A 1998, BUT IT IS NOT LISTED IN THE COMPUTER YET SO HAD TO KEY IN 1997 FOR YEAR. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON ANF OFF. CONSUMER THINKS THAT THIS MEANS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE AIR BAG SENSOR. THIS VEHICLE IS A 1998, BUT IT IS NOT LISTED IN THE COMPUTER YET SO HAD TO KEY IN 1997 FOR YEAR. *AK

DESIGN OF OVERDRIVE LIGHT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO STEER WHILE DRIVING THROUGH WATER.

DESIGN OF OVERDRIVE LIGHT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO STEER WHILE DRIVING THROUGH WATER.

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED , THE BRAKES START MAKING LOUD NOISES. HAD THE PADS REPLACED LAST MONTH AND NOW THE SAME NOISE HAS RETURNED AGAIN. DEALER SAID THAT ROTORS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED , THE BRAKES START MAKING LOUD NOISES. HAD THE PADS REPLACED LAST MONTH AND NOW THE SAME NOISE HAS RETURNED AGAIN. DEALER SAID THAT ROTORS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED , THE BRAKES START MAKING LOUD NOISES. HAD THE PADS REPLACED LAST MONTH AND NOW THE SAME NOISE HAS RETURNED AGAIN. DEALER SAID THAT ROTORS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED , THE BRAKES START MAKING LOUD NOISES. HAD THE PADS REPLACED LAST MONTH AND NOW THE SAME NOISE HAS RETURNED AGAIN. DEALER SAID THAT ROTORS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

LIGHT THAT INDICATES OVERFLOW OF COOLANT TANK FAILED TO GO OFF. SENSOR WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP AND A SERVICE BULLETIN #10159 WAS PERFORMED. THIS DIDN'T CHANGE THE LIGHTING FAILURE. *AK

LIGHT THAT INDICATES OVERFLOW OF COOLANT TANK FAILED TO GO OFF. SENSOR WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP AND A SERVICE BULLETIN #10159 WAS PERFORMED. THIS DIDN'T CHANGE THE LIGHTING FAILURE. *AK

COOLANT OVERFLOW TANK ' LOW LEVEL LIGHT' CAME ON WHEN THERE WAS SUFFICIENT LEVEL IN THE TANK.

COOLANT OVERFLOW TANK ' LOW LEVEL LIGHT' CAME ON WHEN THERE WAS SUFFICIENT LEVEL IN THE TANK.

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON/OFF. *AK

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON/OFF. *AK