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Jun 15, 2020 Air Bags

DASHBOARD IS DELAMINATING AND PEELING UPWARD INTERFERING WITH AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, DEFROSTERS AND VISIBILITY. FORD HAS ONGOING ISSUES WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER FORD PRODUCTS. I FEEL THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND QUALITY ISSUE. *TR

Jun 15, 2020 Visibility/wiper

DASHBOARD IS DELAMINATING AND PEELING UPWARD INTERFERING WITH AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, DEFROSTERS AND VISIBILITY. FORD HAS ONGOING ISSUES WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER FORD PRODUCTS. I FEEL THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND QUALITY ISSUE. *TR

Jun 15, 2020 Structure

DASHBOARD IS DELAMINATING AND PEELING UPWARD INTERFERING WITH AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, DEFROSTERS AND VISIBILITY. FORD HAS ONGOING ISSUES WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER FORD PRODUCTS. I FEEL THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND QUALITY ISSUE. *TR

Jun 15, 2020 Air Bags

DASHBOARD IS DELAMINATING AND PEELING UPWARD INTERFERING WITH AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, DEFROSTERS AND VISIBILITY. FORD HAS ONGOING ISSUES WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER FORD PRODUCTS. I FEEL THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND QUALITY ISSUE. *TR

Jun 15, 2020 Visibility/wiper

DASHBOARD IS DELAMINATING AND PEELING UPWARD INTERFERING WITH AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, DEFROSTERS AND VISIBILITY. FORD HAS ONGOING ISSUES WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER FORD PRODUCTS. I FEEL THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND QUALITY ISSUE. *TR

Jun 15, 2020 Structure

DASHBOARD IS DELAMINATING AND PEELING UPWARD INTERFERING WITH AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, DEFROSTERS AND VISIBILITY. FORD HAS ONGOING ISSUES WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER FORD PRODUCTS. I FEEL THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND QUALITY ISSUE. *TR

Oct 16, 2014 Service Brakes 94,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ACTIVATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ...

Oct 16, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ACTIVATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ...

Oct 16, 2014 Service Brakes 94,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ACTIVATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ...

Oct 16, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ACTIVATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ...

Mar 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL, THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE, LOSE POWER, SURGE AND STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACT...

Mar 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL, THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE, LOSE POWER, SURGE AND STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACT...

Oct 26, 2012 Exterior Lighting Crash 167,000 mi

I HAD JUST GOT ON INTERSTATE WHEN MY CAR STARTED CUTTING OUT. I IMMEDIATELY PUT MY FLASHERS ON & TRIED TO GET IN THE LEFT LANE SO I COULD GET ON SHOULDER OF INTERSTATE BUT CARS WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO GET OVER. MY CAR DIED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSTATE. I CALLED ASAP (A SERVICE IN ALABAMA FOR HELP ON THE IN...

Oct 26, 2012 Structure Crash 167,000 mi

I HAD JUST GOT ON INTERSTATE WHEN MY CAR STARTED CUTTING OUT. I IMMEDIATELY PUT MY FLASHERS ON & TRIED TO GET IN THE LEFT LANE SO I COULD GET ON SHOULDER OF INTERSTATE BUT CARS WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO GET OVER. MY CAR DIED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSTATE. I CALLED ASAP (A SERVICE IN ALABAMA FOR HELP ON THE IN...

Oct 26, 2012 Exterior Lighting Crash 167,000 mi

I HAD JUST GOT ON INTERSTATE WHEN MY CAR STARTED CUTTING OUT. I IMMEDIATELY PUT MY FLASHERS ON & TRIED TO GET IN THE LEFT LANE SO I COULD GET ON SHOULDER OF INTERSTATE BUT CARS WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO GET OVER. MY CAR DIED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSTATE. I CALLED ASAP (A SERVICE IN ALABAMA FOR HELP ON THE IN...

Oct 26, 2012 Structure Crash 167,000 mi

I HAD JUST GOT ON INTERSTATE WHEN MY CAR STARTED CUTTING OUT. I IMMEDIATELY PUT MY FLASHERS ON & TRIED TO GET IN THE LEFT LANE SO I COULD GET ON SHOULDER OF INTERSTATE BUT CARS WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO GET OVER. MY CAR DIED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSTATE. I CALLED ASAP (A SERVICE IN ALABAMA FOR HELP ON THE IN...

Sep 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE F...

Sep 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE F...

May 15, 2011 Structure 96,000 mi

CARS DASHBOARD GOT SO HOT THAT IT CURLED UP CAUSING THE FRONT DEFROSTERS NOT TO WORK AND ALSO PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTING MY VISION WHILE DRIVING THAT CAR. *TR

May 15, 2011 Structure 96,000 mi

CARS DASHBOARD GOT SO HOT THAT IT CURLED UP CAUSING THE FRONT DEFROSTERS NOT TO WORK AND ALSO PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTING MY VISION WHILE DRIVING THAT CAR. *TR

Nov 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PUTTING FUEL IN THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL WOULD SPILL ONTO THE GROUND. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL FILTER GROMMET FAILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00V350000 (FUEL S...

Nov 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PUTTING FUEL IN THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL WOULD SPILL ONTO THE GROUND. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL FILTER GROMMET FAILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00V350000 (FUEL S...

Oct 20, 2010 Electrical System 98,000 mi

INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPING, LOOSE BEZEL - THE WARPING MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND DOES CREATE LOOSE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENTS (SUCH AS THE DEFROST BEZEL) THAT WAS A PROJECTILE DURING A QUICK STOP AT A RED LIGHT - FOR THOSE READING - I DO INCLUDE PERSONAL INFO - MY N...

Oct 20, 2010 Electrical System 98,000 mi

INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPING, LOOSE BEZEL - THE WARPING MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND DOES CREATE LOOSE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENTS (SUCH AS THE DEFROST BEZEL) THAT WAS A PROJECTILE DURING A QUICK STOP AT A RED LIGHT - FOR THOSE READING - I DO INCLUDE PERSONAL INFO - MY N...

Sep 4, 2010 Structure

2000 FORD CONTOUR SVT, 71K MILES THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CURLING, FROM WHERE THE WINDSHIELD MEETS THE DASHBOARD, FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. THE PROCESS HAS BEEN VERY SLOW, BUT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE IT NOW SEVERELY INTERFERES WITH DEFROST VENT FLOW AND VISION. THE DEFROST VENT POPPED OUT A YE...

Sep 4, 2010 Structure

2000 FORD CONTOUR SVT, 71K MILES THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CURLING, FROM WHERE THE WINDSHIELD MEETS THE DASHBOARD, FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. THE PROCESS HAS BEEN VERY SLOW, BUT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE IT NOW SEVERELY INTERFERES WITH DEFROST VENT FLOW AND VISION. THE DEFROST VENT POPPED OUT A YE...

Mar 19, 2010 Structure 124,161 mi

IN MY WIFES CAR THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD IS STARTING TO COME UP ITS RIGHT NEAR THE VENT IN THE CAR IT MAKES DRIVE THE CAR MORE DIFFICULT DUE TO THE DASH IS NOW BLOCK PART OF THE WINDSHIELD I WAS TOLD THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SOME ONE BEFORE AND I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS LOOKED INTO. *TR

Mar 19, 2010 Visibility 124,161 mi

IN MY WIFES CAR THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD IS STARTING TO COME UP ITS RIGHT NEAR THE VENT IN THE CAR IT MAKES DRIVE THE CAR MORE DIFFICULT DUE TO THE DASH IS NOW BLOCK PART OF THE WINDSHIELD I WAS TOLD THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SOME ONE BEFORE AND I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS LOOKED INTO. *TR

Mar 19, 2010 Structure 124,161 mi

IN MY WIFES CAR THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD IS STARTING TO COME UP ITS RIGHT NEAR THE VENT IN THE CAR IT MAKES DRIVE THE CAR MORE DIFFICULT DUE TO THE DASH IS NOW BLOCK PART OF THE WINDSHIELD I WAS TOLD THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SOME ONE BEFORE AND I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS LOOKED INTO. *TR

Mar 19, 2010 Visibility 124,161 mi

IN MY WIFES CAR THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD IS STARTING TO COME UP ITS RIGHT NEAR THE VENT IN THE CAR IT MAKES DRIVE THE CAR MORE DIFFICULT DUE TO THE DASH IS NOW BLOCK PART OF THE WINDSHIELD I WAS TOLD THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SOME ONE BEFORE AND I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS LOOKED INTO. *TR

Feb 27, 2010 Visibility 120,000 mi

VISORS FALL OUT OF ROOF WHEN TOUCHED, HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE SHORTLY AFTER CAR WAS PURCHASED ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO. *TR

Feb 27, 2010 Visibility 120,000 mi

VISORS FALL OUT OF ROOF WHEN TOUCHED, HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE SHORTLY AFTER CAR WAS PURCHASED ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO. *TR

Sep 28, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,125 mi

CAR ACCELERATION WAS SLUGGISH WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED,A WEEK LATER ENGINE WOULD KILL WHEN DRIVING. CHANGED AIR FILTER,OIL,AND FUEL LINE WAS CLEARED. A MONTH LATER SAME THING IS HAPPENING. MECHANIC SAYS MAY NEED NEW FUEL PUMP,BUT NOT SURE THAT WILL CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 28, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,125 mi

CAR ACCELERATION WAS SLUGGISH WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED,A WEEK LATER ENGINE WOULD KILL WHEN DRIVING. CHANGED AIR FILTER,OIL,AND FUEL LINE WAS CLEARED. A MONTH LATER SAME THING IS HAPPENING. MECHANIC SAYS MAY NEED NEW FUEL PUMP,BUT NOT SURE THAT WILL CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 158,453 mi

MY REAR BRAKES WILL NOT STAY ON MY CAR AND KEEP FALLING OFF INTO THE DRUMS. *TR

Sep 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 158,453 mi

MY REAR BRAKES WILL NOT STAY ON MY CAR AND KEEP FALLING OFF INTO THE DRUMS. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

DASHBOARD BEGAN SLOWLY WARPING OVER A YEAR. IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE VISIBILITY AHEAD WAS COMPROMISED, AND THE DEFROSTER VENTS WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER A REPLACEMENT, SO I HAD THE WORK DONE AT A LOCAL BODY SHOP AT MY FULL COST. SO FAR, THE REPLACEMENT DASH IS OK. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Visibility 55,000 mi

DASHBOARD BEGAN SLOWLY WARPING OVER A YEAR. IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE VISIBILITY AHEAD WAS COMPROMISED, AND THE DEFROSTER VENTS WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER A REPLACEMENT, SO I HAD THE WORK DONE AT A LOCAL BODY SHOP AT MY FULL COST. SO FAR, THE REPLACEMENT DASH IS OK. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

DASHBOARD BEGAN SLOWLY WARPING OVER A YEAR. IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE VISIBILITY AHEAD WAS COMPROMISED, AND THE DEFROSTER VENTS WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER A REPLACEMENT, SO I HAD THE WORK DONE AT A LOCAL BODY SHOP AT MY FULL COST. SO FAR, THE REPLACEMENT DASH IS OK. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Visibility 55,000 mi

DASHBOARD BEGAN SLOWLY WARPING OVER A YEAR. IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE VISIBILITY AHEAD WAS COMPROMISED, AND THE DEFROSTER VENTS WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER A REPLACEMENT, SO I HAD THE WORK DONE AT A LOCAL BODY SHOP AT MY FULL COST. SO FAR, THE REPLACEMENT DASH IS OK. *TR

Mar 15, 2008 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER IN 2002 IN RESPONSE TO FORD CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 01B78 TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPING. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE WARPING AT THE TIME. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS NO ISSUE AND NO SERVICE WAS REQUIRED. THROUGHOUT THE LAST YEAR, THE WARPING STARTED TO...

Mar 15, 2008 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER IN 2002 IN RESPONSE TO FORD CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 01B78 TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPING. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE WARPING AT THE TIME. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS NO ISSUE AND NO SERVICE WAS REQUIRED. THROUGHOUT THE LAST YEAR, THE WARPING STARTED TO...

Nov 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 121,359 mi

MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR SE STARTING ACTING LIKE THERE WAS NO GAS AT AROUND 1/4 TANK. THIS CONTINUED EVERY TIME MY CAR GOT TO 1/4 TANK. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL FILTER $54.90 FOR FILTER AND DIAGNOSTIC ON 3/13/07. IT STILL STUTTERING, HESITATED AND NOW WAS STALLING. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP $297.22 ...

Nov 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,359 mi

MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR SE STARTING ACTING LIKE THERE WAS NO GAS AT AROUND 1/4 TANK. THIS CONTINUED EVERY TIME MY CAR GOT TO 1/4 TANK. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL FILTER $54.90 FOR FILTER AND DIAGNOSTIC ON 3/13/07. IT STILL STUTTERING, HESITATED AND NOW WAS STALLING. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP $297.22 ...

Nov 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 121,359 mi

MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR SE STARTING ACTING LIKE THERE WAS NO GAS AT AROUND 1/4 TANK. THIS CONTINUED EVERY TIME MY CAR GOT TO 1/4 TANK. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL FILTER $54.90 FOR FILTER AND DIAGNOSTIC ON 3/13/07. IT STILL STUTTERING, HESITATED AND NOW WAS STALLING. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP $297.22 ...

Nov 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 121,359 mi

MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR SE STARTING ACTING LIKE THERE WAS NO GAS AT AROUND 1/4 TANK. THIS CONTINUED EVERY TIME MY CAR GOT TO 1/4 TANK. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL FILTER $54.90 FOR FILTER AND DIAGNOSTIC ON 3/13/07. IT STILL STUTTERING, HESITATED AND NOW WAS STALLING. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP $297.22 ...

Nov 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,359 mi

MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR SE STARTING ACTING LIKE THERE WAS NO GAS AT AROUND 1/4 TANK. THIS CONTINUED EVERY TIME MY CAR GOT TO 1/4 TANK. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL FILTER $54.90 FOR FILTER AND DIAGNOSTIC ON 3/13/07. IT STILL STUTTERING, HESITATED AND NOW WAS STALLING. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP $297.22 ...

Nov 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 121,359 mi

MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR SE STARTING ACTING LIKE THERE WAS NO GAS AT AROUND 1/4 TANK. THIS CONTINUED EVERY TIME MY CAR GOT TO 1/4 TANK. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL FILTER $54.90 FOR FILTER AND DIAGNOSTIC ON 3/13/07. IT STILL STUTTERING, HESITATED AND NOW WAS STALLING. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP $297.22 ...

Oct 10, 2007 Unknown Or Other

THE VINYL DASHBOARD ON MY 200 FORD CONTOUR SVT IS WARPING CAUSING THE VINYL TO RISE INTO THE DRIVER FOV. *JB

Oct 10, 2007 Unknown Or Other

THE VINYL DASHBOARD ON MY 200 FORD CONTOUR SVT IS WARPING CAUSING THE VINYL TO RISE INTO THE DRIVER FOV. *JB

Aug 27, 2007 Electrical System Fire 186,887 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE STARTER OF THE VEHICLE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. A FIRE WAS STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP; THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. THE CURRENT AN...

Aug 27, 2007 Electrical System Fire 186,887 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE STARTER OF THE VEHICLE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. A FIRE WAS STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP; THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. THE CURRENT AN...

Aug 9, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,112 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 134,112. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,112. WHILE DRIVING 70MPH THE VEHICLE HESITATED A FEW TIMES AND THEN THE ENGINE DIED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER 15 MINUTES. THE DEALER STATED THE FUEL TANK HAD FAILED. THE VIN WAS NOT INC...

Aug 9, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,112 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 134,112. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,112. WHILE DRIVING 70MPH THE VEHICLE HESITATED A FEW TIMES AND THEN THE ENGINE DIED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER 15 MINUTES. THE DEALER STATED THE FUEL TANK HAD FAILED. THE VIN WAS NOT INC...

Jul 27, 2007 Structure

THE DASH BOARD IS CURLED UP. THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 2002 AND HAS SLOWLY CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. WE CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BUT THAT THE TIME FRAME FOR MAKING A CLAIM HAD EXPIRED. WE DIDN'T PROCEED FURTHER BECAUSE THEY TOLD US IT WOULD COST US $1000 TO FIX. OUR WARRAN...

Jul 27, 2007 Structure

THE DASH BOARD IS CURLED UP. THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 2002 AND HAS SLOWLY CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. WE CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BUT THAT THE TIME FRAME FOR MAKING A CLAIM HAD EXPIRED. WE DIDN'T PROCEED FURTHER BECAUSE THEY TOLD US IT WOULD COST US $1000 TO FIX. OUR WARRAN...

Apr 9, 2007 Electrical System 38,000 mi

FOAM PADDING ON INSTRUMENT PANEL CURLED BACK FROM DASHBOARD/INSTRUMENT PANEL SO AS TO PARTIALLY BLOCK LINE OF VISION ALONG THE LOWER WINDSHIELD, TO BLOCK AND DISRUPT THE AIR FLOW FROM THE DEFROSTER. PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY 10/2003 AND HAS GOTTEN PROGRESIVELY WORSE.*AK

Apr 9, 2007 Electrical System 38,000 mi

FOAM PADDING ON INSTRUMENT PANEL CURLED BACK FROM DASHBOARD/INSTRUMENT PANEL SO AS TO PARTIALLY BLOCK LINE OF VISION ALONG THE LOWER WINDSHIELD, TO BLOCK AND DISRUPT THE AIR FLOW FROM THE DEFROSTER. PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY 10/2003 AND HAS GOTTEN PROGRESIVELY WORSE.*AK

Mar 28, 2007 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS WARPED TO THE POINT WHERE THE DEFROSTER PLASTIC VENT DOES NOT FIT IN ITS DESIGNATED SPOT. DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK AS A RESULT OF THE AIR NOT BEING DIRECTED TO THE WINDSHIELD PROPERLY. *JB

Mar 28, 2007 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS WARPED TO THE POINT WHERE THE DEFROSTER PLASTIC VENT DOES NOT FIT IN ITS DESIGNATED SPOT. DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK AS A RESULT OF THE AIR NOT BEING DIRECTED TO THE WINDSHIELD PROPERLY. *JB

Mar 27, 2007 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

2000 FORD CONTOUR TOP OF DASH WARPED SEVERELY. *JB

Mar 27, 2007 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

2000 FORD CONTOUR TOP OF DASH WARPED SEVERELY. *JB

Mar 6, 2007 Structure

I HAVE A 2000 FORD CONTOUR THAT I PURCHASED IN 2000 WHILE I LIVED IN NH. IN EARLY 2001, I MOVED OUT OF NH AND TO MA. LAST YEAR, I STARTED TO PAY ATTENTION TO A VERY NOTICEABLE WARPING IN MY DASHBOARD. THE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED TO PULL AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE BLACK VENTING PIECE IS NO LONGER ...

Mar 6, 2007 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A 2000 FORD CONTOUR THAT I PURCHASED IN 2000 WHILE I LIVED IN NH. IN EARLY 2001, I MOVED OUT OF NH AND TO MA. LAST YEAR, I STARTED TO PAY ATTENTION TO A VERY NOTICEABLE WARPING IN MY DASHBOARD. THE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED TO PULL AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE BLACK VENTING PIECE IS NO LONGER ...

Mar 6, 2007 Structure

I HAVE A 2000 FORD CONTOUR THAT I PURCHASED IN 2000 WHILE I LIVED IN NH. IN EARLY 2001, I MOVED OUT OF NH AND TO MA. LAST YEAR, I STARTED TO PAY ATTENTION TO A VERY NOTICEABLE WARPING IN MY DASHBOARD. THE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED TO PULL AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE BLACK VENTING PIECE IS NO LONGER ...

Mar 6, 2007 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A 2000 FORD CONTOUR THAT I PURCHASED IN 2000 WHILE I LIVED IN NH. IN EARLY 2001, I MOVED OUT OF NH AND TO MA. LAST YEAR, I STARTED TO PAY ATTENTION TO A VERY NOTICEABLE WARPING IN MY DASHBOARD. THE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED TO PULL AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE BLACK VENTING PIECE IS NO LONGER ...

Feb 1, 2007 Structure 32,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED IN AN ATTEMPTTO DRIVE THE 2000 FORD CONTOUR SHE GOT IN AND SAW THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS PEELING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL TYPES OF WEATHER MADE IT PEEL MORE AND MORE. HER VEHICLE COULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. *AK

Feb 1, 2007 Structure 32,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED IN AN ATTEMPTTO DRIVE THE 2000 FORD CONTOUR SHE GOT IN AND SAW THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS PEELING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL TYPES OF WEATHER MADE IT PEEL MORE AND MORE. HER VEHICLE COULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. *AK

Jan 12, 2007 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN SUNLIGHT EVERYDAY; BLOWER SEPARATED FROM DASHBOARD AND DASHBOARD IS NOW WARPED BADLY. NO RECALL NOTICE/ BULLETIN RECEIVED FROM DEALERSHIP IN WHICH VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM. *NM

Jan 12, 2007 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN SUNLIGHT EVERYDAY; BLOWER SEPARATED FROM DASHBOARD AND DASHBOARD IS NOW WARPED BADLY. NO RECALL NOTICE/ BULLETIN RECEIVED FROM DEALERSHIP IN WHICH VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM. *NM

Jan 2, 2007 Visibility 49,000 mi

THE LEADING EDGE OF THE DASHBOARD (PORTION NEAREST THE WINDSHIELD) HAS "WARPED" UPWARD SEVERELY (6+ INCHES!). IT NOW PRESSES AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD, PREVENTING THE DEFROSTER FROM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY DURING WINTER MONTHS. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS DASHBOARD WAR...

Jan 2, 2007 Visibility 49,000 mi

THE LEADING EDGE OF THE DASHBOARD (PORTION NEAREST THE WINDSHIELD) HAS "WARPED" UPWARD SEVERELY (6+ INCHES!). IT NOW PRESSES AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD, PREVENTING THE DEFROSTER FROM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY DURING WINTER MONTHS. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS DASHBOARD WAR...

Dec 5, 2006 Unknown Or Other 142,000 mi

THE VENT BRACKET ON THE DASH BECAME LOOSE AND WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF WHEN I REMOVED IT FROM THE CAR. THE DASH PAD BEGAN TO SHRINK AND PULL AWAY FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND DASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER WE GOT THE CAR. THE MANUFACTURER DISCONTINUED TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT IN 2004. THERE WAS A REPAIR CA...

Dec 5, 2006 Unknown Or Other 142,000 mi

THE VENT BRACKET ON THE DASH BECAME LOOSE AND WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF WHEN I REMOVED IT FROM THE CAR. THE DASH PAD BEGAN TO SHRINK AND PULL AWAY FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND DASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER WE GOT THE CAR. THE MANUFACTURER DISCONTINUED TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT IN 2004. THERE WAS A REPAIR CA...

Dec 3, 2006 Structure

THE DASHBOARD IS WARPED AND IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE BASE CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILITY OUT OF THE FRONT WINDOW AS WELL AS LIMITING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER. HAVE NOT CONTACTED A LOCAL FORD DEALER AS OF YET AND I AM RELUCTANT TO GIVEN THE GROWING NUMBER OF DISSATISFIED CONSUMERS...

Dec 3, 2006 Structure

THE DASHBOARD IS WARPED AND IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE BASE CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILITY OUT OF THE FRONT WINDOW AS WELL AS LIMITING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER. HAVE NOT CONTACTED A LOCAL FORD DEALER AS OF YET AND I AM RELUCTANT TO GIVEN THE GROWING NUMBER OF DISSATISFIED CONSUMERS...

Dec 1, 2006 Structure

THE DASHBOARD ADHESIVE IS DEFECTIVE ON MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR SVT. THE DASH AROUND THE DEFROSTER VENT AND UP TO THE WINDSHIELD HAS WARPED SO BADLY THAT THE DEFROSTER VENT ACTUALLY POPPED OUT OF THE DASH AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE DASH EVENTUALLY CURLED UP HIGH ENOUGH TO ...

Dec 1, 2006 Structure

THE DASHBOARD ADHESIVE IS DEFECTIVE ON MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR SVT. THE DASH AROUND THE DEFROSTER VENT AND UP TO THE WINDSHIELD HAS WARPED SO BADLY THAT THE DEFROSTER VENT ACTUALLY POPPED OUT OF THE DASH AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE DASH EVENTUALLY CURLED UP HIGH ENOUGH TO ...

Nov 29, 2006 Unknown Or Other

DASH WARPED ON 2000 FORD CONTOUR. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN FEB. OF 2001 AND HAD THE DASH REPLACED ONCE ALREADY WHEN IT WAS COVERED UNDER FORD'S WARRANTY. THE 2ND TIME IT HAPPENED FORD REFUSED TO HELP AS MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE DASH IS SEVERELY WARPED TO THE POINT WHERE IT'S HITTING THE WINDSH...

Nov 29, 2006 Unknown Or Other

DASH WARPED ON 2000 FORD CONTOUR. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN FEB. OF 2001 AND HAD THE DASH REPLACED ONCE ALREADY WHEN IT WAS COVERED UNDER FORD'S WARRANTY. THE 2ND TIME IT HAPPENED FORD REFUSED TO HELP AS MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE DASH IS SEVERELY WARPED TO THE POINT WHERE IT'S HITTING THE WINDSH...

Nov 15, 2006 Structure 80,090 mi

SUDDEN WARPAGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER ATTACHING TO THE DEFROSTER VENT UNDERNEATH THE WINDSHIELD (ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, NHTSA 624125), CAUSING BLOCKING OF VIEW AND HEAT VENTILATION. FORD DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES STATED ON OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 0...

Nov 15, 2006 Structure 80,090 mi

SUDDEN WARPAGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER ATTACHING TO THE DEFROSTER VENT UNDERNEATH THE WINDSHIELD (ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, NHTSA 624125), CAUSING BLOCKING OF VIEW AND HEAT VENTILATION. FORD DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES STATED ON OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 0...

Oct 10, 2006 Visibility 40,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD HAS BEEN WARPING FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS MORE AND MORE NOTICEABLY. IT IS NOW TO THE POINT THAT THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND I HAVE TO WIPE DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WITH A CLOTH AND DAWN DISH SOAP (TO HELP KEEP THE FOGGING DOWN). *NM

Oct 10, 2006 Structure 40,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD HAS BEEN WARPING FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS MORE AND MORE NOTICEABLY. IT IS NOW TO THE POINT THAT THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND I HAVE TO WIPE DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WITH A CLOTH AND DAWN DISH SOAP (TO HELP KEEP THE FOGGING DOWN). *NM

Oct 10, 2006 Visibility 40,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD HAS BEEN WARPING FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS MORE AND MORE NOTICEABLY. IT IS NOW TO THE POINT THAT THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND I HAVE TO WIPE DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WITH A CLOTH AND DAWN DISH SOAP (TO HELP KEEP THE FOGGING DOWN). *NM

Oct 10, 2006 Structure 40,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD HAS BEEN WARPING FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS MORE AND MORE NOTICEABLY. IT IS NOW TO THE POINT THAT THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND I HAVE TO WIPE DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WITH A CLOTH AND DAWN DISH SOAP (TO HELP KEEP THE FOGGING DOWN). *NM

Sep 14, 2006 Unknown Or Other

FOAM COVER ON DASHBOARD HAS WARPED. EDGE NEAREST WINDSHIELD HAS CURLED UP AND IS NOW TOUCHING WINDSHIELD AT LEAST 5 INCHES FROM BASE. WARPED DASHBOARD BLOCKS AIR FROM DEFROSTER RESULTING IN SAFETY HAZARD AS VISIBILITY IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. THIS IS THE RESULT OF A KNOWN...

Sep 14, 2006 Structure

FOAM COVER ON DASHBOARD HAS WARPED. EDGE NEAREST WINDSHIELD HAS CURLED UP AND IS NOW TOUCHING WINDSHIELD AT LEAST 5 INCHES FROM BASE. WARPED DASHBOARD BLOCKS AIR FROM DEFROSTER RESULTING IN SAFETY HAZARD AS VISIBILITY IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. THIS IS THE RESULT OF A KNOWN...

Sep 14, 2006 Unknown Or Other

FOAM COVER ON DASHBOARD HAS WARPED. EDGE NEAREST WINDSHIELD HAS CURLED UP AND IS NOW TOUCHING WINDSHIELD AT LEAST 5 INCHES FROM BASE. WARPED DASHBOARD BLOCKS AIR FROM DEFROSTER RESULTING IN SAFETY HAZARD AS VISIBILITY IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. THIS IS THE RESULT OF A KNOWN...

Sep 14, 2006 Structure

FOAM COVER ON DASHBOARD HAS WARPED. EDGE NEAREST WINDSHIELD HAS CURLED UP AND IS NOW TOUCHING WINDSHIELD AT LEAST 5 INCHES FROM BASE. WARPED DASHBOARD BLOCKS AIR FROM DEFROSTER RESULTING IN SAFETY HAZARD AS VISIBILITY IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. THIS IS THE RESULT OF A KNOWN...

Sep 13, 2006 Structure 178,706 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DASHBOARD RAISED UP CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR AIR BAGS DEPLOYING WITHOUT INCIDENT. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. UPDATED 10/2/2006 - *NM

Sep 13, 2006 Structure 178,706 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DASHBOARD RAISED UP CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR AIR BAGS DEPLOYING WITHOUT INCIDENT. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. UPDATED 10/2/2006 - *NM

Aug 8, 2006 Structure

I OWN A 2000 FORD CONTOUR THAT WAS BOUGHT IN 2001. THE DASH PANEL AROUND THE DEFROSTER GRILL HAS PEELED BACK. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE. FORD WANTS ME TO PAY $1600 TO REPLACE THE DASH. I FEEL THAT SINCE I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS I SH...

Aug 8, 2006 Structure

I OWN A 2000 FORD CONTOUR THAT WAS BOUGHT IN 2001. THE DASH PANEL AROUND THE DEFROSTER GRILL HAS PEELED BACK. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE. FORD WANTS ME TO PAY $1600 TO REPLACE THE DASH. I FEEL THAT SINCE I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS I SH...

Aug 7, 2006 Structure 36,000 mi

DASHBOARD COMING AWAY FROM FIREWALL WHICH IN TURN DISRUPTS THE DEFROST DUCT ALSO COULD MAKE THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY, SANTA MARIA FORD, FORD CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS AND MY EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORM ME THAT IT IS NOT COVERED THEY STATE THERE IS A FIX WHICH COSTS ABOUT 200 TO 300 DOLLARS (INSTALL YOURSELF) BA...

Aug 7, 2006 Structure 36,000 mi

DASHBOARD COMING AWAY FROM FIREWALL WHICH IN TURN DISRUPTS THE DEFROST DUCT ALSO COULD MAKE THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY, SANTA MARIA FORD, FORD CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS AND MY EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORM ME THAT IT IS NOT COVERED THEY STATE THERE IS A FIX WHICH COSTS ABOUT 200 TO 300 DOLLARS (INSTALL YOURSELF) BA...

Jul 17, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,160 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK STRAP DETACHED ON 07/01/06. A STRAP WAS OBSERVED HANGING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT HAND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY STRAP HAD BECOME DETACHED. THE INDEPENDENT RE...

Jul 17, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,160 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK STRAP DETACHED ON 07/01/06. A STRAP WAS OBSERVED HANGING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT HAND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY STRAP HAD BECOME DETACHED. THE INDEPENDENT RE...

Jun 30, 2006 Structure 15,000 mi

SAME AS MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS. THE DASH BOARD IS COMING APART AND CURLING UP SO THAT THE DEFROSTER VENT IS BLOCKED CAUSING A SAFETY PROBLEM. FORD WANTS ME TO PAY ($500.00) TO FIX AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN THE CAR AS MANUFACTURED. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. *NM

Jun 30, 2006 Structure 15,000 mi

SAME AS MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS. THE DASH BOARD IS COMING APART AND CURLING UP SO THAT THE DEFROSTER VENT IS BLOCKED CAUSING A SAFETY PROBLEM. FORD WANTS ME TO PAY ($500.00) TO FIX AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN THE CAR AS MANUFACTURED. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. *NM

Jun 12, 2006 Unknown Or Other

THE GLUE THAT HOLDS THE DASHBOARD DOWN LET LOOSE BLOCKING THE DEFROSTER MAKING IT UNABLE TO SEE BOTH IN WINTER AND ON RAINING DAYS. *JB

Jun 12, 2006 Unknown Or Other

THE GLUE THAT HOLDS THE DASHBOARD DOWN LET LOOSE BLOCKING THE DEFROSTER MAKING IT UNABLE TO SEE BOTH IN WINTER AND ON RAINING DAYS. *JB

Jun 7, 2006 Structure 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 FORD CONTOUR AND THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD IS VERY WARPED. IT IS CURLING UP ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DEFROST VENT AREA. IT WOULD BE OBSCURING THE FIELD OF VISION OF THE DRIVER IF I HADN'T WEDGED SOMETHING NEXT TO THE WINDSHIELD TO HOLD IT DOWN. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Structure 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 FORD CONTOUR AND THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD IS VERY WARPED. IT IS CURLING UP ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DEFROST VENT AREA. IT WOULD BE OBSCURING THE FIELD OF VISION OF THE DRIVER IF I HADN'T WEDGED SOMETHING NEXT TO THE WINDSHIELD TO HOLD IT DOWN. *NM

May 11, 2006 Structure

I HAVE A 2000 FORD CONTOUR AND THE DASHBOARD IS WARPED. IT IS CURLING UP AT THE DEFROST VENT AREA. *JB

May 11, 2006 Structure

I HAVE A 2000 FORD CONTOUR AND THE DASHBOARD IS WARPED. IT IS CURLING UP AT THE DEFROST VENT AREA. *JB

Jan 31, 2006 Suspension 21,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL PROBLEMS OCCURRED TO THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH, A HUMMING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED BOTH RIGHT FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACED. THE BRA...

Jan 31, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL PROBLEMS OCCURRED TO THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH, A HUMMING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED BOTH RIGHT FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACED. THE BRA...

Jan 31, 2006 Visibility 21,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL PROBLEMS OCCURRED TO THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH, A HUMMING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED BOTH RIGHT FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACED. THE BRA...

Jan 31, 2006 Suspension 21,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL PROBLEMS OCCURRED TO THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH, A HUMMING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED BOTH RIGHT FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACED. THE BRA...

Jan 31, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL PROBLEMS OCCURRED TO THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH, A HUMMING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED BOTH RIGHT FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACED. THE BRA...

Jan 31, 2006 Visibility 21,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL PROBLEMS OCCURRED TO THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH, A HUMMING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED BOTH RIGHT FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACED. THE BRA...

Jan 26, 2006 Structure

FORD HAD CUSTOMER SATISFACTION (NOT RECALL) ON DASHBOARD WARPING. THIS IS SAFETY ISSUE, THE DASH ROLLS UP SO MUCH IT OBSCURES CARS OR OBJECTS THAT ARE VISIBLE NORMALLY AT THE LOW ANGLE OF THE WIND SCREEN. SUCH AS GOING UPHILL OR INCLINE. OR EVEN SMALL CHILDREN IN FRONT. THE WORK TO FASTEN THE DA...

Jan 26, 2006 Structure

FORD HAD CUSTOMER SATISFACTION (NOT RECALL) ON DASHBOARD WARPING. THIS IS SAFETY ISSUE, THE DASH ROLLS UP SO MUCH IT OBSCURES CARS OR OBJECTS THAT ARE VISIBLE NORMALLY AT THE LOW ANGLE OF THE WIND SCREEN. SUCH AS GOING UPHILL OR INCLINE. OR EVEN SMALL CHILDREN IN FRONT. THE WORK TO FASTEN THE DA...

Jan 19, 2006 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

DELAMINATING DASHBOARD, FORD CONTOUR SE, 2000 MODEL. *JB

Jan 19, 2006 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

DELAMINATING DASHBOARD, FORD CONTOUR SE, 2000 MODEL. *JB

Dec 30, 2005 Structure

MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR IS PLAGUED WITH THE "DASHBOARD CURL" PROBLEM WHICH, AFTER MUCH RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I HAVE FOUND TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMONG 1998-2000 MODEL YEAR FORD CONTOURS. BASICALLY, AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD (AROUND THE DEFROSTER VENT), THE DASHBOARD HAS COME LOOSE AND IS ...

Dec 30, 2005 Structure

MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR IS PLAGUED WITH THE "DASHBOARD CURL" PROBLEM WHICH, AFTER MUCH RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I HAVE FOUND TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMONG 1998-2000 MODEL YEAR FORD CONTOURS. BASICALLY, AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD (AROUND THE DEFROSTER VENT), THE DASHBOARD HAS COME LOOSE AND IS ...

Dec 16, 2005 Structure

THE DASH IN MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR HAS WARPED NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. IT IS NOW ~4 INCHES HIGHER THAN IT SHOULD BE, AND IS BLOCKING THE HEATER VENT IN THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE WINDOW CAN NO LONGER BE DEFROSTED BECAUSE THE WARPPING HAS BLOCKED THE HEAT. *NM

Dec 16, 2005 Structure

THE DASH IN MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR HAS WARPED NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. IT IS NOW ~4 INCHES HIGHER THAN IT SHOULD BE, AND IS BLOCKING THE HEATER VENT IN THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE WINDOW CAN NO LONGER BE DEFROSTED BECAUSE THE WARPPING HAS BLOCKED THE HEAT. *NM

Nov 30, 2005 Structure

FAX FM CONSUMER WHO IS ATTEMPTING TO GET ASSISTANCE RE A WARPED DASHBOARD ON HIS WIFE'S 2000 FORD CONTOUR, DISSATISFIED W/NHTSA'S PREV. RESPONSES, REPLY EAST GEORGIA REG. OFC., DOT/I#2005-6046 *TS *NM

Nov 30, 2005 Structure

FAX FM CONSUMER WHO IS ATTEMPTING TO GET ASSISTANCE RE A WARPED DASHBOARD ON HIS WIFE'S 2000 FORD CONTOUR, DISSATISFIED W/NHTSA'S PREV. RESPONSES, REPLY EAST GEORGIA REG. OFC., DOT/I#2005-6046 *TS *NM

Nov 19, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I OWN A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE DASH IS WARPED AND THE FRONT DEFROSTER VENT IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. THIS CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP IN HUMID OR FOGGY WEATHER. FORD HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT IS NO LONGER VALID. I AM THE THIRD OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. THE PREVIOUS OWNERS DID NOT HAV...

Nov 19, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I OWN A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE DASH IS WARPED AND THE FRONT DEFROSTER VENT IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. THIS CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP IN HUMID OR FOGGY WEATHER. FORD HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT IS NO LONGER VALID. I AM THE THIRD OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. THE PREVIOUS OWNERS DID NOT HAV...

Nov 16, 2005 Structure

FORD CONTOUR SVT DASH WARPAGE. *NM

Nov 16, 2005 Unknown Or Other 1,200 mi

DASH WARPING, ALL MODELS DO THAT AFTER TIME (3 MONTHS OR LESS) CAUSES DEFROST VENTS TO BLOW AIR IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION REPLACEMENT OF DASH IS ONLY FIX, BUT WILL WARP AGAIN AFTER REPLACEMENT. *JB

Nov 16, 2005 Structure

FORD CONTOUR SVT DASH WARPAGE. *NM

Nov 16, 2005 Unknown Or Other 1,200 mi

DASH WARPING, ALL MODELS DO THAT AFTER TIME (3 MONTHS OR LESS) CAUSES DEFROST VENTS TO BLOW AIR IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION REPLACEMENT OF DASH IS ONLY FIX, BUT WILL WARP AGAIN AFTER REPLACEMENT. *JB

Nov 15, 2005 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD, WHICH WAS ONCE RECALLED, THE RECALL HAS SINCE EXPIRED. IS DELAMINATING OFF THE FOAM , PREVENTING PROPER DEFROSTING OF WINDSHIELD AND HINDERING VIEW OUT OF FRONT WINDOW. THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS RECALLED ON OTHER FORD MODELS FOR EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM, FAILS, PREVENTING ACCELERATION O...

Nov 15, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD, WHICH WAS ONCE RECALLED, THE RECALL HAS SINCE EXPIRED. IS DELAMINATING OFF THE FOAM , PREVENTING PROPER DEFROSTING OF WINDSHIELD AND HINDERING VIEW OUT OF FRONT WINDOW. THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS RECALLED ON OTHER FORD MODELS FOR EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM, FAILS, PREVENTING ACCELERATION O...

Nov 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD, WHICH WAS ONCE RECALLED, THE RECALL HAS SINCE EXPIRED. IS DELAMINATING OFF THE FOAM , PREVENTING PROPER DEFROSTING OF WINDSHIELD AND HINDERING VIEW OUT OF FRONT WINDOW. THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS RECALLED ON OTHER FORD MODELS FOR EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM, FAILS, PREVENTING ACCELERATION O...

Nov 15, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A 2000 FORD CONTOUR SVT WITH DASHBOARD CURL. THE DASHBOARD IS DEFORMED ABOVE THE GAUGE POD IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. IF IT CONTINUES, IT COULD BEGIN TO SOMEWHAT BLOCK THE DRIVER'S VIEW. I PUT IN TODAY'S DATE FOR THE INCIDENT SIMPLY BECAUSE I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE CURL STARTED. IT WAS LIKE THAT...

Nov 15, 2005 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD, WHICH WAS ONCE RECALLED, THE RECALL HAS SINCE EXPIRED. IS DELAMINATING OFF THE FOAM , PREVENTING PROPER DEFROSTING OF WINDSHIELD AND HINDERING VIEW OUT OF FRONT WINDOW. THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS RECALLED ON OTHER FORD MODELS FOR EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM, FAILS, PREVENTING ACCELERATION O...

Nov 15, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD, WHICH WAS ONCE RECALLED, THE RECALL HAS SINCE EXPIRED. IS DELAMINATING OFF THE FOAM , PREVENTING PROPER DEFROSTING OF WINDSHIELD AND HINDERING VIEW OUT OF FRONT WINDOW. THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS RECALLED ON OTHER FORD MODELS FOR EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM, FAILS, PREVENTING ACCELERATION O...

Nov 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD, WHICH WAS ONCE RECALLED, THE RECALL HAS SINCE EXPIRED. IS DELAMINATING OFF THE FOAM , PREVENTING PROPER DEFROSTING OF WINDSHIELD AND HINDERING VIEW OUT OF FRONT WINDOW. THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS RECALLED ON OTHER FORD MODELS FOR EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM, FAILS, PREVENTING ACCELERATION O...

Nov 15, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A 2000 FORD CONTOUR SVT WITH DASHBOARD CURL. THE DASHBOARD IS DEFORMED ABOVE THE GAUGE POD IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. IF IT CONTINUES, IT COULD BEGIN TO SOMEWHAT BLOCK THE DRIVER'S VIEW. I PUT IN TODAY'S DATE FOR THE INCIDENT SIMPLY BECAUSE I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE CURL STARTED. IT WAS LIKE THAT...

Nov 14, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD DELAMINATED FROM THE FOAM. THE DASHBOARD LAMINATE WAS PUSHING UPWARD, THUS HINDERING THE CONTACT'S VISION THROUGH THE FRONT WINDOW. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS UNDER REVIEW, AND THAT IT WAS COSMETIC. ALSO, HE IS ALSO EXPERIEN...

Nov 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD DELAMINATED FROM THE FOAM. THE DASHBOARD LAMINATE WAS PUSHING UPWARD, THUS HINDERING THE CONTACT'S VISION THROUGH THE FRONT WINDOW. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS UNDER REVIEW, AND THAT IT WAS COSMETIC. ALSO, HE IS ALSO EXPERIEN...

Nov 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD DELAMINATED FROM THE FOAM. THE DASHBOARD LAMINATE WAS PUSHING UPWARD, THUS HINDERING THE CONTACT'S VISION THROUGH THE FRONT WINDOW. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS UNDER REVIEW, AND THAT IT WAS COSMETIC. ALSO, HE IS ALSO EXPERIEN...

Nov 14, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD DELAMINATED FROM THE FOAM. THE DASHBOARD LAMINATE WAS PUSHING UPWARD, THUS HINDERING THE CONTACT'S VISION THROUGH THE FRONT WINDOW. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS UNDER REVIEW, AND THAT IT WAS COSMETIC. ALSO, HE IS ALSO EXPERIEN...

Nov 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD DELAMINATED FROM THE FOAM. THE DASHBOARD LAMINATE WAS PUSHING UPWARD, THUS HINDERING THE CONTACT'S VISION THROUGH THE FRONT WINDOW. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS UNDER REVIEW, AND THAT IT WAS COSMETIC. ALSO, HE IS ALSO EXPERIEN...

Nov 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD DELAMINATED FROM THE FOAM. THE DASHBOARD LAMINATE WAS PUSHING UPWARD, THUS HINDERING THE CONTACT'S VISION THROUGH THE FRONT WINDOW. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS UNDER REVIEW, AND THAT IT WAS COSMETIC. ALSO, HE IS ALSO EXPERIEN...

Sep 29, 2005 Structure 20,000 mi

1) NO EVENT YET. 2) THE DASH IS CURLED AND PULLED AWAY FROM WINDSHIELD TO THE POINT THE DEFROSTERS CAN'T WORK. THE ENTIRE FRONT DASH ASSEMBLY HAS TWISTED UNTIL THERE IS TENSION ON THE AIRBAGS, STEERING WHEEL, STEREO HAS FALLEN OUT, NO VENTING WORKS. SO MUCH DISTORTION THAT WE ARE FEARFUL OF THE ...

Sep 29, 2005 Structure 20,000 mi

1) NO EVENT YET. 2) THE DASH IS CURLED AND PULLED AWAY FROM WINDSHIELD TO THE POINT THE DEFROSTERS CAN'T WORK. THE ENTIRE FRONT DASH ASSEMBLY HAS TWISTED UNTIL THERE IS TENSION ON THE AIRBAGS, STEERING WHEEL, STEREO HAS FALLEN OUT, NO VENTING WORKS. SO MUCH DISTORTION THAT WE ARE FEARFUL OF THE ...

Sep 22, 2005 Unknown Or Other

2000 FORD CONTOUR FRONT DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE.**NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *JB

Sep 22, 2005 Unknown Or Other

2000 FORD CONTOUR FRONT DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE.**NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *JB

Aug 19, 2005 Structure

DT: THE DASHBOARD MATERIAL CURLED UP. IT PUSHED THE VENTS UP AND THEY WERE COMING LOOSE. IT WAS BLOCKING THE VISIBILITY OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT WAS ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGERS SIDE. *AK *TT

Aug 19, 2005 Structure

DT: THE DASHBOARD MATERIAL CURLED UP. IT PUSHED THE VENTS UP AND THEY WERE COMING LOOSE. IT WAS BLOCKING THE VISIBILITY OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT WAS ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGERS SIDE. *AK *TT

Aug 1, 2005 Unknown Or Other

EXPRESS LTR FWD ON BEHALF OF DOUGLAS J. HOLT (GA) RE A DEFECTIVE 2000 FORD CONTOUR DASH, FRONT WINDSHIELD AND FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASH HAS WARPED TO THE POINT WHERE THE FRONT DEFROSTER IS NO LONGER EFFECTIVE. *JB

Aug 1, 2005 Unknown Or Other

EXPRESS LTR FWD ON BEHALF OF DOUGLAS J. HOLT (GA) RE A DEFECTIVE 2000 FORD CONTOUR DASH, FRONT WINDSHIELD AND FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASH HAS WARPED TO THE POINT WHERE THE FRONT DEFROSTER IS NO LONGER EFFECTIVE. *JB

Jul 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

THE CAR HESITATES, STALLS, LOSES POWER, SURGES, ETC. WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO THE FREEWAY, GOING UP HILLS, TURNING ONTO A HIGHWAY ETC. WE'VE BEEN LUCKY THAT IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN WE HAD A SHOULDER TO COAST ON TO. WE COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN REAR-ENDED BY OTHER VEHICHLES IN TRAFFIC. THIS HAS HAPPE...

Jul 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

THE CAR HESITATES, STALLS, LOSES POWER, SURGES, ETC. WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO THE FREEWAY, GOING UP HILLS, TURNING ONTO A HIGHWAY ETC. WE'VE BEEN LUCKY THAT IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN WE HAD A SHOULDER TO COAST ON TO. WE COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN REAR-ENDED BY OTHER VEHICHLES IN TRAFFIC. THIS HAS HAPPE...

Jul 12, 2005 Visibility 78,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR HAS CURLED UP AT THE DEFROSTER VENT AND BLOCKS THE DEFROST AIRFLOW FROM FLOWING ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD

Jul 12, 2005 Structure

LTR FM DOUGLAS HOLT (GA) 2ND ATTEMPT W/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO GET NHTSA TO REQUIRE FORD TO REPLACE HIS DEFECTIVE WARPED DASHBOARD THAT NOW CAUSES THE WINDOW DEFROSTER TO BE RENDERED INEFFECTIVE.*MR *JB

Jul 12, 2005 Unknown Or Other

LTR FM DOUGLAS HOLT (GA) 2ND ATTEMPT W/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO GET NHTSA TO REQUIRE FORD TO REPLACE HIS DEFECTIVE WARPED DASHBOARD THAT NOW CAUSES THE WINDOW DEFROSTER TO BE RENDERED INEFFECTIVE.*MR *JB

Jul 12, 2005 Visibility 78,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR HAS CURLED UP AT THE DEFROSTER VENT AND BLOCKS THE DEFROST AIRFLOW FROM FLOWING ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD

Jul 12, 2005 Structure

LTR FM DOUGLAS HOLT (GA) 2ND ATTEMPT W/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO GET NHTSA TO REQUIRE FORD TO REPLACE HIS DEFECTIVE WARPED DASHBOARD THAT NOW CAUSES THE WINDOW DEFROSTER TO BE RENDERED INEFFECTIVE.*MR *JB

Jul 12, 2005 Unknown Or Other

LTR FM DOUGLAS HOLT (GA) 2ND ATTEMPT W/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO GET NHTSA TO REQUIRE FORD TO REPLACE HIS DEFECTIVE WARPED DASHBOARD THAT NOW CAUSES THE WINDOW DEFROSTER TO BE RENDERED INEFFECTIVE.*MR *JB

Jun 24, 2005 Structure 30,000 mi

DASHBOARD SEPARATED FROM STRUCTURE AND ROSE UPWARDS ABOUT TWO INCHES IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT, DEFROSTER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND THE WINDOWS WERE NOT BEING CLEARED.*AK *MR *NM

Jun 24, 2005 Structure 30,000 mi

DASHBOARD SEPARATED FROM STRUCTURE AND ROSE UPWARDS ABOUT TWO INCHES IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT, DEFROSTER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND THE WINDOWS WERE NOT BEING CLEARED.*AK *MR *NM

Jun 22, 2005 Structure

THE DASHBOARD HAS SEPARATED AND CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS AS WELL AS PROBLEMS WITH THE VENTING SYSTEM. THE DEFROSTER AIR FLOW IS DIVERTED AND ESSENTIALLY USELESS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD NOT DEPLOY IF NEEDED. I ALSO DID NOT GET THE RECALL, FOUND OUT ABOUT IT TOO LATE. LOCAL DEAL...

Jun 22, 2005 Air Bags

THE DASHBOARD HAS SEPARATED AND CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS AS WELL AS PROBLEMS WITH THE VENTING SYSTEM. THE DEFROSTER AIR FLOW IS DIVERTED AND ESSENTIALLY USELESS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD NOT DEPLOY IF NEEDED. I ALSO DID NOT GET THE RECALL, FOUND OUT ABOUT IT TOO LATE. LOCAL DEAL...

Jun 22, 2005 Visibility

THE DASHBOARD HAS SEPARATED AND CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS AS WELL AS PROBLEMS WITH THE VENTING SYSTEM. THE DEFROSTER AIR FLOW IS DIVERTED AND ESSENTIALLY USELESS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD NOT DEPLOY IF NEEDED. I ALSO DID NOT GET THE RECALL, FOUND OUT ABOUT IT TOO LATE. LOCAL DEAL...

Jun 22, 2005 Structure

THE DASHBOARD HAS SEPARATED AND CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS AS WELL AS PROBLEMS WITH THE VENTING SYSTEM. THE DEFROSTER AIR FLOW IS DIVERTED AND ESSENTIALLY USELESS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD NOT DEPLOY IF NEEDED. I ALSO DID NOT GET THE RECALL, FOUND OUT ABOUT IT TOO LATE. LOCAL DEAL...

Jun 22, 2005 Air Bags

THE DASHBOARD HAS SEPARATED AND CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS AS WELL AS PROBLEMS WITH THE VENTING SYSTEM. THE DEFROSTER AIR FLOW IS DIVERTED AND ESSENTIALLY USELESS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD NOT DEPLOY IF NEEDED. I ALSO DID NOT GET THE RECALL, FOUND OUT ABOUT IT TOO LATE. LOCAL DEAL...

Jun 22, 2005 Visibility

THE DASHBOARD HAS SEPARATED AND CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS AS WELL AS PROBLEMS WITH THE VENTING SYSTEM. THE DEFROSTER AIR FLOW IS DIVERTED AND ESSENTIALLY USELESS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD NOT DEPLOY IF NEEDED. I ALSO DID NOT GET THE RECALL, FOUND OUT ABOUT IT TOO LATE. LOCAL DEAL...

Jun 20, 2005 Visibility 85,000 mi

DASH HAS CURLED UP SO BADLY THAT MY WINDOW WILL NOT DEFROST. THIS CONDITION HAS ALSO CAUSED MY WINSHIELD TO CRACK FROM ON SIDE OF THE CAR TO THE OTHER. IT IS SO BAD THAT AT TIMES I NEED TO WIPE THE WINDSHIELD WITH ONE HAND WHILE DRIVING WITH THE OTHER JUST SO I CAN SEE WHILE DRIVING. I ALSO HAVE ...

Jun 20, 2005 Visibility 85,000 mi

DASH HAS CURLED UP SO BADLY THAT MY WINDOW WILL NOT DEFROST. THIS CONDITION HAS ALSO CAUSED MY WINSHIELD TO CRACK FROM ON SIDE OF THE CAR TO THE OTHER. IT IS SO BAD THAT AT TIMES I NEED TO WIPE THE WINDSHIELD WITH ONE HAND WHILE DRIVING WITH THE OTHER JUST SO I CAN SEE WHILE DRIVING. I ALSO HAVE ...

Jun 15, 2005 Structure

MY DASHBOARD SEPARATED FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSES A VISIBILITY PROBLEM AND THE VENT CAME DETACHED FROM THE DASH

Jun 15, 2005 Structure

MY DASHBOARD SEPARATED FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSES A VISIBILITY PROBLEM AND THE VENT CAME DETACHED FROM THE DASH

May 19, 2005 Visibility 21,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD PANEL ON MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR IS WARPED AND BLOCKING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTS. THIS IN TURN CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY, ESPECIALLY DURING RAINY OR SNOW. I NOTICE THIS PROBLEM IN SEPTEMBER 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR USED, FROM THE ON-BASE AAFES EXCHANGE CAR DEALERSHIP ...

May 19, 2005 Visibility 21,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD PANEL ON MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR IS WARPED AND BLOCKING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTS. THIS IN TURN CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY, ESPECIALLY DURING RAINY OR SNOW. I NOTICE THIS PROBLEM IN SEPTEMBER 2002 SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR USED, FROM THE ON-BASE AAFES EXCHANGE CAR DEALERSHIP ...

Mar 15, 2005 Structure 65,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING AFTER BEING REPAIRED ON A RECALL. WINDSHIELD IS VERY HARD TO DEFROST BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. *AK

Mar 15, 2005 Visibility 65,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING AFTER BEING REPAIRED ON A RECALL. WINDSHIELD IS VERY HARD TO DEFROST BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. *AK

Mar 15, 2005 Structure 65,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING AFTER BEING REPAIRED ON A RECALL. WINDSHIELD IS VERY HARD TO DEFROST BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. *AK

Mar 15, 2005 Visibility 65,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING AFTER BEING REPAIRED ON A RECALL. WINDSHIELD IS VERY HARD TO DEFROST BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. *AK

Mar 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

FUEL TANK WARPAGE - PLASTIC FUEL TANK CAN WARP CAUSING FUEL TO FAIL TO FEED. BECAUSE USABLE FUEL QUANTITY IS UNKOWN, ENGINE CAN STALL AT UNPREDICTABLE INSTANCES. REPLACED FUEL TANK & PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY.*AK

Mar 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

FUEL TANK WARPAGE - PLASTIC FUEL TANK CAN WARP CAUSING FUEL TO FAIL TO FEED. BECAUSE USABLE FUEL QUANTITY IS UNKOWN, ENGINE CAN STALL AT UNPREDICTABLE INSTANCES. REPLACED FUEL TANK & PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY.*AK

Mar 3, 2005 Structure

MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR DASH CAP IS LIFTING FROM HEAT ITS GETTING WORSE I FIND IT AS A DISTRACTION I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A RECALL I HAVE BEEN DOING SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND A LOT OF FORUMS STATING THAT THE DASHES ARE BEING WARPED THE YEARS ARE 96 AND UP. *JB

Mar 3, 2005 Structure

MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR DASH CAP IS LIFTING FROM HEAT ITS GETTING WORSE I FIND IT AS A DISTRACTION I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A RECALL I HAVE BEEN DOING SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND A LOT OF FORUMS STATING THAT THE DASHES ARE BEING WARPED THE YEARS ARE 96 AND UP. *JB

Feb 28, 2005 Electrical System 60,000 mi

FORD CONTOUR 2000 WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES ON IT..IGNITION FROZE UP AND NEEDS $300-500 WORTH OF REPAIRS TO FIX IT.. IN CHECKING CONSUMER COMPLAINTS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CONTOUR AND THE FOCUS..THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFAULT AND COSTING CONSUMERS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND FORD HAS DONE NOTHING...

Feb 28, 2005 Electrical System 60,000 mi

FORD CONTOUR 2000 WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES ON IT..IGNITION FROZE UP AND NEEDS $300-500 WORTH OF REPAIRS TO FIX IT.. IN CHECKING CONSUMER COMPLAINTS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CONTOUR AND THE FOCUS..THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFAULT AND COSTING CONSUMERS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND FORD HAS DONE NOTHING...

Feb 17, 2005 Structure 35,000 mi

DASH IS SEPARATED FROM THE CAR AND IS CURLING UP. THE DEFROST VENT HAS POPPED OUT AND VISIBILITY IS NOW POOR. CALLED FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT AN ADVISORY WAS PUT OUT WITH I NEVER RECEIVED. THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE DEFECT BUT WOULD NOT FIX IT. *JB

Feb 17, 2005 Structure 35,000 mi

DASH IS SEPARATED FROM THE CAR AND IS CURLING UP. THE DEFROST VENT HAS POPPED OUT AND VISIBILITY IS NOW POOR. CALLED FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT AN ADVISORY WAS PUT OUT WITH I NEVER RECEIVED. THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE DEFECT BUT WOULD NOT FIX IT. *JB

Jan 26, 2005 Structure 76,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKED OPEN AND WAS BLOCKING THE VENTS IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THERE WAS A CUSTOMER CAMPAIGN AT ONE TIME, HOWEVER, THE TIME EXPIRED. CONSUMER WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD AT THE TIME.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HER DEFR...

Jan 26, 2005 Visibility 76,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKED OPEN AND WAS BLOCKING THE VENTS IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THERE WAS A CUSTOMER CAMPAIGN AT ONE TIME, HOWEVER, THE TIME EXPIRED. CONSUMER WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD AT THE TIME.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HER DEFR...

Jan 26, 2005 Structure 76,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKED OPEN AND WAS BLOCKING THE VENTS IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THERE WAS A CUSTOMER CAMPAIGN AT ONE TIME, HOWEVER, THE TIME EXPIRED. CONSUMER WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD AT THE TIME.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HER DEFR...

Jan 26, 2005 Visibility 76,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKED OPEN AND WAS BLOCKING THE VENTS IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THERE WAS A CUSTOMER CAMPAIGN AT ONE TIME, HOWEVER, THE TIME EXPIRED. CONSUMER WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD AT THE TIME.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HER DEFR...

Jan 7, 2005 Structure

WE OWN A 2000 FORD CONTOUR SE. THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD SEPARATED AND CURLED UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. I HAVE CHECK FOR A RECALL OR REPORTED OTHER PROBLEMS AN FOUND ONLY A HANDFUL OF COMPLIANTS. WE BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. VISUALLY THE GLUE USED TO SECU...

Jan 7, 2005 Equipment

WE OWN A 2000 FORD CONTOUR SE. THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD SEPARATED AND CURLED UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. I HAVE CHECK FOR A RECALL OR REPORTED OTHER PROBLEMS AN FOUND ONLY A HANDFUL OF COMPLIANTS. WE BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. VISUALLY THE GLUE USED TO SECU...

Jan 7, 2005 Structure

WE OWN A 2000 FORD CONTOUR SE. THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD SEPARATED AND CURLED UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. I HAVE CHECK FOR A RECALL OR REPORTED OTHER PROBLEMS AN FOUND ONLY A HANDFUL OF COMPLIANTS. WE BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. VISUALLY THE GLUE USED TO SECU...

Jan 7, 2005 Equipment

WE OWN A 2000 FORD CONTOUR SE. THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD SEPARATED AND CURLED UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. I HAVE CHECK FOR A RECALL OR REPORTED OTHER PROBLEMS AN FOUND ONLY A HANDFUL OF COMPLIANTS. WE BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. VISUALLY THE GLUE USED TO SECU...

Dec 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

THE CAR MAKES A HUMMING SOUND ALL THE TIME FROM THE INTAKE SYSTEM. *JB

Dec 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

THE CAR MAKES A HUMMING SOUND ALL THE TIME FROM THE INTAKE SYSTEM. *JB

Nov 16, 2004 Air Bags 81,898 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH FRONT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Air Bags 81,898 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH FRONT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Visibility

DASHBOARD HAS COME UNGLUED, EFFECTING DRIVING VISABILITY AND PREVENTING THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER FROM DEFROSTING WINDSHIELD.NOTHING DONE TO CORRECT YET .APPEARS FORD DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPOSIBILITY FOR THIS HAZZARDOUS DEFECT. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Visibility

DASHBOARD HAS COME UNGLUED, EFFECTING DRIVING VISABILITY AND PREVENTING THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER FROM DEFROSTING WINDSHIELD.NOTHING DONE TO CORRECT YET .APPEARS FORD DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPOSIBILITY FOR THIS HAZZARDOUS DEFECT. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Visibility

DASHBOARD HAS COME UNGLUED, EFFECTING DRIVING VISABILITY AND PREVENTING THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER FROM DEFROSTING WINDSHIELD.NOTHING DONE TO CORRECT YET .APPEARS FORD DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPOSIBILITY FOR THIS HAZZARDOUS DEFECT. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Visibility

DASHBOARD HAS COME UNGLUED, EFFECTING DRIVING VISABILITY AND PREVENTING THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER FROM DEFROSTING WINDSHIELD.NOTHING DONE TO CORRECT YET .APPEARS FORD DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPOSIBILITY FOR THIS HAZZARDOUS DEFECT. *AK

Nov 12, 2004 Structure 34,231 mi

THE DASH PANEL PAD CURLED UP CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *NM *TC

Nov 12, 2004 Structure 34,231 mi

THE DASH PANEL PAD CURLED UP CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *NM *TC

Oct 18, 2004 Structure 88,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD SEPARATED THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMERS VIEW. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 18, 2004 Structure 88,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD SEPARATED THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMERS VIEW. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 12, 2004 Structure 105,855 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASHBOARD IS BEGINNING TO BUCKLE UP. AS A RESULT, THE DEFROSTER IS BLOCKED AND VISIBILITY IS IMPAIRED. *JB

Oct 12, 2004 Structure 105,855 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASHBOARD IS BEGINNING TO BUCKLE UP. AS A RESULT, THE DEFROSTER IS BLOCKED AND VISIBILITY IS IMPAIRED. *JB

Sep 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION, WHEN HE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE A FUEL ODOR WAS COMING INSIDE THE VENTS. GASOLINE WAS LEAKING FROM THE FILLER NECK ONTO THE GROUND. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE F...

Sep 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION, WHEN HE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE A FUEL ODOR WAS COMING INSIDE THE VENTS. GASOLINE WAS LEAKING FROM THE FILLER NECK ONTO THE GROUND. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE F...

Sep 13, 2004 Structure

VEHICLE SAFETY DEFECT WITH 2000 FORD CONTOUR. *MR THE DEFECT INVOLVED THE SEPARATION OF THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD AND UPWARD CURL OF THE SEPARATED PIECE. ONE OF THE RESULTS OF THE DEFECT WAS A DEFLECTION OF ALL AIR OUTPUT FROM THE DRIVER-SIDE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENT AWAY FROM THE GLASS WINDSHI...

Sep 13, 2004 Structure

VEHICLE SAFETY DEFECT WITH 2000 FORD CONTOUR. *MR THE DEFECT INVOLVED THE SEPARATION OF THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD AND UPWARD CURL OF THE SEPARATED PIECE. ONE OF THE RESULTS OF THE DEFECT WAS A DEFLECTION OF ALL AIR OUTPUT FROM THE DRIVER-SIDE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENT AWAY FROM THE GLASS WINDSHI...

Sep 11, 2004 Electrical System 41,650 mi

ON 09/09/2004 THE WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME IN OUR 2000 FORD CONTOUR 2.0 LITER WHEN THE AC AND RADIO SHUT OFF, THE SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING AND ELECTRIC WINDOWS OPERATED SLOW. SHE MADE IT TO THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF. IT WOULD NOT RESTART UNTIL IT SET FOR A FEW HOURS. NEXT MORNING...

Sep 11, 2004 Electrical System 41,650 mi

ON 09/09/2004 THE WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME IN OUR 2000 FORD CONTOUR 2.0 LITER WHEN THE AC AND RADIO SHUT OFF, THE SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING AND ELECTRIC WINDOWS OPERATED SLOW. SHE MADE IT TO THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF. IT WOULD NOT RESTART UNTIL IT SET FOR A FEW HOURS. NEXT MORNING...

Aug 31, 2004 Structure

WHILE DRIVING,THE DASHBOARD PANEL FAILED TO STAY IN PLACE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD MOVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE COMPONENTS...

Aug 31, 2004 Structure

WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD UNEXPECTEDLY BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE CONSOLE. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. THE DASHBOARD UNRAVELED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL, AND THE WARRANTY WAS VALID. *AK

Aug 31, 2004 Structure

WHILE DRIVING,THE DASHBOARD PANEL FAILED TO STAY IN PLACE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD MOVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE COMPONENTS...

Aug 31, 2004 Structure

WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD UNEXPECTEDLY BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE CONSOLE. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. THE DASHBOARD UNRAVELED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL, AND THE WARRANTY WAS VALID. *AK

Aug 29, 2004 Structure

2002 FORD CONTOUR, DASHBOARD STARTED PEELING UP. IT GETS WORSE EVERY MONTH. *JB

Aug 29, 2004 Structure

2002 FORD CONTOUR, DASHBOARD STARTED PEELING UP. IT GETS WORSE EVERY MONTH. *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Structure 30,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD WAS PEELING AND IT WAS ROLLING INTO THE WINDSHIELD COVERING UP THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS DISCOVERED AND THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY DENIED THE CLAIM AT THE TIME OF THE BULLETIN. *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Structure 30,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD WAS PEELING AND IT WAS ROLLING INTO THE WINDSHIELD COVERING UP THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS DISCOVERED AND THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY DENIED THE CLAIM AT THE TIME OF THE BULLETIN. *JB

Aug 2, 2004 Structure 51,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CURLING AND LIFTING UP FROM THE FRAME. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 2, 2004 Structure 51,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CURLING AND LIFTING UP FROM THE FRAME. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 1, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR SE WHEN THE GAS TANK GETS BELOW 1/2 TANK. I T BEGINS SPUTTERING AND STALLING BELOW THAT. IT DIES OUT ENTIRE.LY AT 1/4 TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS WATER IN THE FUEL AT FIRST. AND KEPT MY TANK FILLED AND UTILIZED A "HEET" TYPE PRODUCT. IT...

Aug 1, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE MY 2000 FORD CONTOUR SE WHEN THE GAS TANK GETS BELOW 1/2 TANK. I T BEGINS SPUTTERING AND STALLING BELOW THAT. IT DIES OUT ENTIRE.LY AT 1/4 TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS WATER IN THE FUEL AT FIRST. AND KEPT MY TANK FILLED AND UTILIZED A "HEET" TYPE PRODUCT. IT...

Jul 28, 2004 Visibility 39,000 mi

TOP OF FRONT DASHBOARD HAS DELAMINATED AND CURLED UP TO THE WINDSHIELD, PREVENTING DEFROSTER AIR FLOW FROM OPERATING. PROBLEM BECAME EVIDENT IN FEB-MAR '04. FORD MOTOR CONTENDS THIS IS A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ISSUE, AND NOT A SAFETY CONCERN. WILL NOT ASSIST IN $1400 COST TO REPAIR DEFECT.*AK

Jul 28, 2004 Visibility 39,000 mi

TOP OF FRONT DASHBOARD HAS DELAMINATED AND CURLED UP TO THE WINDSHIELD, PREVENTING DEFROSTER AIR FLOW FROM OPERATING. PROBLEM BECAME EVIDENT IN FEB-MAR '04. FORD MOTOR CONTENDS THIS IS A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ISSUE, AND NOT A SAFETY CONCERN. WILL NOT ASSIST IN $1400 COST TO REPAIR DEFECT.*AK

Jul 26, 2004 Structure 38,000 mi

THE VINYL COVERING ON THE DASHBOARD IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE UNDERLYING STRUCTURE. IT HAS, OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 MONTHS, PEELED BACK FAR ENOUGH THAT IT OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD DEFROST VENT TRIM NO LONGER FITS INTO PLACE. THE DEFROSTER NO LONGER WORKS PROPERLY, ...

Jul 26, 2004 Visibility 38,000 mi

THE VINYL COVERING ON THE DASHBOARD IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE UNDERLYING STRUCTURE. IT HAS, OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 MONTHS, PEELED BACK FAR ENOUGH THAT IT OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD DEFROST VENT TRIM NO LONGER FITS INTO PLACE. THE DEFROSTER NO LONGER WORKS PROPERLY, ...

Jul 26, 2004 Air Bags 38,000 mi

THE VINYL COVERING ON THE DASHBOARD IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE UNDERLYING STRUCTURE. IT HAS, OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 MONTHS, PEELED BACK FAR ENOUGH THAT IT OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD DEFROST VENT TRIM NO LONGER FITS INTO PLACE. THE DEFROSTER NO LONGER WORKS PROPERLY, ...

Jul 26, 2004 Structure 38,000 mi

THE VINYL COVERING ON THE DASHBOARD IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE UNDERLYING STRUCTURE. IT HAS, OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 MONTHS, PEELED BACK FAR ENOUGH THAT IT OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD DEFROST VENT TRIM NO LONGER FITS INTO PLACE. THE DEFROSTER NO LONGER WORKS PROPERLY, ...

Jul 26, 2004 Visibility 38,000 mi

THE VINYL COVERING ON THE DASHBOARD IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE UNDERLYING STRUCTURE. IT HAS, OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 MONTHS, PEELED BACK FAR ENOUGH THAT IT OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD DEFROST VENT TRIM NO LONGER FITS INTO PLACE. THE DEFROSTER NO LONGER WORKS PROPERLY, ...

Jul 26, 2004 Air Bags 38,000 mi

THE VINYL COVERING ON THE DASHBOARD IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE UNDERLYING STRUCTURE. IT HAS, OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 MONTHS, PEELED BACK FAR ENOUGH THAT IT OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD DEFROST VENT TRIM NO LONGER FITS INTO PLACE. THE DEFROSTER NO LONGER WORKS PROPERLY, ...

Jul 19, 2004 Structure

WHILE DRIVING, THE DASHBOARD UNEXPECTEDLY BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL. *AK *SC *JB

Jul 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE EVENING RETURNING HOME-I BRAKED FOR THE RED LIGHT AND HEARD METAL ON METAL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND JERKED TO A STOP-I HAD TO HAVE EMERGENCY REPAIRS DONE-FAILURE OF THE CALIPERS, ROGER AND LASER ONLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. *JB

Jul 19, 2004 Structure

WHILE DRIVING, THE DASHBOARD UNEXPECTEDLY BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL. *AK *SC *JB

Jul 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE EVENING RETURNING HOME-I BRAKED FOR THE RED LIGHT AND HEARD METAL ON METAL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND JERKED TO A STOP-I HAD TO HAVE EMERGENCY REPAIRS DONE-FAILURE OF THE CALIPERS, ROGER AND LASER ONLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. *JB

Jul 14, 2004 Structure 58,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD IS PEELING AND THE HEAT/AIR DOES NOT CIRCULATE PROPERLY. IT IS BEGINNING TO COVER THE VENTS, AND THE WINDSHIELD CANNOT BE CLEARED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THEY HAVE SEEN VEHICLES WORST THAN HIS. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A COS...

Jul 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR HESITATES, SPUTTERS AND STALLS. AFTER TOWED STARTS WITH NO PROBLEM. ALSO,HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES LAST SUMMER. SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPATURES ARE HOT.*AK

Jul 14, 2004 Structure 58,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD IS PEELING AND THE HEAT/AIR DOES NOT CIRCULATE PROPERLY. IT IS BEGINNING TO COVER THE VENTS, AND THE WINDSHIELD CANNOT BE CLEARED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THEY HAVE SEEN VEHICLES WORST THAN HIS. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A COS...

Jul 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR HESITATES, SPUTTERS AND STALLS. AFTER TOWED STARTS WITH NO PROBLEM. ALSO,HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES LAST SUMMER. SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPATURES ARE HOT.*AK

Jul 11, 2004 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AT 88,000 MILES FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AT AN AUCTION. THE FED GOV. IS REQUIRED TO MEET MANUFACTURER STANDARDS ON MAINTENANCE. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAS HAD MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH NUMEROUS MECHANICS CAN NOT FIX. THERE IS A VOLTAGE DRAIN, WHICH MAKES FUSES BLOW. THE...

Jul 11, 2004 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AT 88,000 MILES FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AT AN AUCTION. THE FED GOV. IS REQUIRED TO MEET MANUFACTURER STANDARDS ON MAINTENANCE. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAS HAD MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH NUMEROUS MECHANICS CAN NOT FIX. THERE IS A VOLTAGE DRAIN, WHICH MAKES FUSES BLOW. THE...

Jun 21, 2004 Electrical System

Y FUEL PUMP FAILED ON MAY 21, 2003. CAR TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP (MILEAGE 41,711). MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY, TOTAL COST TO CONSUMER FOR REPAIR: $463.80. DEALERSHIP THAT COMPLETED REPAIRS ADVISED THAT FUEL FILTER ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED OR WARRANTY ON NEW FUEL PUMP WOULD BE VO...

Jun 21, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

Y FUEL PUMP FAILED ON MAY 21, 2003. CAR TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP (MILEAGE 41,711). MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY, TOTAL COST TO CONSUMER FOR REPAIR: $463.80. DEALERSHIP THAT COMPLETED REPAIRS ADVISED THAT FUEL FILTER ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED OR WARRANTY ON NEW FUEL PUMP WOULD BE VO...

Jun 21, 2004 Electrical System

Y FUEL PUMP FAILED ON MAY 21, 2003. CAR TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP (MILEAGE 41,711). MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY, TOTAL COST TO CONSUMER FOR REPAIR: $463.80. DEALERSHIP THAT COMPLETED REPAIRS ADVISED THAT FUEL FILTER ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED OR WARRANTY ON NEW FUEL PUMP WOULD BE VO...

Jun 21, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

Y FUEL PUMP FAILED ON MAY 21, 2003. CAR TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP (MILEAGE 41,711). MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY, TOTAL COST TO CONSUMER FOR REPAIR: $463.80. DEALERSHIP THAT COMPLETED REPAIRS ADVISED THAT FUEL FILTER ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED OR WARRANTY ON NEW FUEL PUMP WOULD BE VO...

May 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY TIME I TAKE MY CAR IN FOR MAINTENANCE THEY TELL ME THERE IS A LIST OF RECALLS ON IT SO I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NONE BUT MY CAR HAS THE PROBLEMS THAT ARE LISTED ON THEIR RECALL,SO I CALL THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE RECALLS BUT THE TIME HAD LAPSED FOR ME TO G...

May 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY TIME I TAKE MY CAR IN FOR MAINTENANCE THEY TELL ME THERE IS A LIST OF RECALLS ON IT SO I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NONE BUT MY CAR HAS THE PROBLEMS THAT ARE LISTED ON THEIR RECALL,SO I CALL THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE RECALLS BUT THE TIME HAD LAPSED FOR ME TO G...

May 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

DASH IS WARPING, RECEIVED RECALL BUT AT THE TIME IT WAS NOT WARPING SO I DIDNT FEEL IT NEEDED REPLACING. ALSO FUEL PUMP HAD TO PE REPLACED AT 70,000 MILE. DEALER CHARGE $800. WHICH IS UNBELIEVEABLE FOR A VEHICLE IN THE PRICE RANGE. DEALER SOLD ME AN AFTERMARKET EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN I PURCHASED THI...

May 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

DASH IS WARPING, RECEIVED RECALL BUT AT THE TIME IT WAS NOT WARPING SO I DIDNT FEEL IT NEEDED REPLACING. ALSO FUEL PUMP HAD TO PE REPLACED AT 70,000 MILE. DEALER CHARGE $800. WHICH IS UNBELIEVEABLE FOR A VEHICLE IN THE PRICE RANGE. DEALER SOLD ME AN AFTERMARKET EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN I PURCHASED THI...

Apr 27, 2004 Structure 30,000 mi

LTR FROM DOUG HOLT (GA) RE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD IN HIS 2000 FORD CONTOUR, DASHBOARD HAS CURLED UPWARDS 2 INCHES IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTING WIFE'S VIEW WHEN DRIVING CAR, REPLY ATTN SHANNON BOWEN/TOCCOA DIST. OFC. DOT/I/#2004-511. *PH THIS OCCURRED DURING THE SUMMER HEAT. FORD WAS AWAR...

Apr 27, 2004 Structure 30,000 mi

LTR FROM DOUG HOLT (GA) RE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD IN HIS 2000 FORD CONTOUR, DASHBOARD HAS CURLED UPWARDS 2 INCHES IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTING WIFE'S VIEW WHEN DRIVING CAR, REPLY ATTN SHANNON BOWEN/TOCCOA DIST. OFC. DOT/I/#2004-511. *PH THIS OCCURRED DURING THE SUMMER HEAT. FORD WAS AWAR...

Apr 26, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE GETS TO ABOUT 1/4 TANK OF GAS IT STARTS HESITATING USUALLY WHEN I AM ON THE ON RAMP TO THE INTERSTATE... NOT GOOD MERGING INTO TRAFFIC GOING 80MPH AND YOUR ONLY GOING 40. I AM TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP HOWEVER THIS FUEL PUMP ALONE FROM FORD IS $314 FOR PART ONLY. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE GETS TO ABOUT 1/4 TANK OF GAS IT STARTS HESITATING USUALLY WHEN I AM ON THE ON RAMP TO THE INTERSTATE... NOT GOOD MERGING INTO TRAFFIC GOING 80MPH AND YOUR ONLY GOING 40. I AM TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP HOWEVER THIS FUEL PUMP ALONE FROM FORD IS $314 FOR PART ONLY. *AK

Apr 22, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH DASH INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND THEN STALLED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. A TECHNICIAN TRACED THE PROBLEM TO THE FUEL TANK. *AK

Apr 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH DASH INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND THEN STALLED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. A TECHNICIAN TRACED THE PROBLEM TO THE FUEL TANK. *AK

Apr 22, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH DASH INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND THEN STALLED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. A TECHNICIAN TRACED THE PROBLEM TO THE FUEL TANK. *AK

Apr 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH DASH INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND THEN STALLED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. A TECHNICIAN TRACED THE PROBLEM TO THE FUEL TANK. *AK

Mar 29, 2004 Structure 25,000 mi

2000 FORD CONTOUR-SERVICE BULLETIN 01B78 WAS ISSUED FOR WARPED DASHBOARD. THE WARPING OCCURS NEAR THE WINDSHIELD AND VENTS FOR THE DEFROSTER. THE WARPED DASHBOARD OBSCURES THE DRIVER'S VIEW. IN ADDITION, THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. FORD HAS DISCONTINUED REPAIRS.*AK

Mar 29, 2004 Structure 25,000 mi

2000 FORD CONTOUR-SERVICE BULLETIN 01B78 WAS ISSUED FOR WARPED DASHBOARD. THE WARPING OCCURS NEAR THE WINDSHIELD AND VENTS FOR THE DEFROSTER. THE WARPED DASHBOARD OBSCURES THE DRIVER'S VIEW. IN ADDITION, THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. FORD HAS DISCONTINUED REPAIRS.*AK

Mar 26, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASED THE SEAT BELT. CONSUMER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 26, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASED THE SEAT BELT. CONSUMER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 25, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Mar 25, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Mar 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT APPEARS THAT WHEN FUEL GETS DOWN TO APPROX. 1/2 TANK, IT WILL STALL OUT AT ANY TIME. FILL TANK AND IT WILL BE OKAY. CHAPMAN FORD IN COLUMBIA PA. SAID IT WOULD COST ABOUT $500.00 TO FIX. I ASKED WHY AND THEY SAID THATS THE WAY FORD MADE IT. HE ALSO SAID THE FOCUS HA...

Mar 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT APPEARS THAT WHEN FUEL GETS DOWN TO APPROX. 1/2 TANK, IT WILL STALL OUT AT ANY TIME. FILL TANK AND IT WILL BE OKAY. CHAPMAN FORD IN COLUMBIA PA. SAID IT WOULD COST ABOUT $500.00 TO FIX. I ASKED WHY AND THEY SAID THATS THE WAY FORD MADE IT. HE ALSO SAID THE FOCUS HA...

Mar 3, 2004 Structure

PANEL NEAR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WARPED IN TWO PLACES. *PH SINCE THE PANEL WAS WARPED, IT CAUSED THE HEAT VENT TO BECOME PARTIALLY BLOCKED AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE WINDOWS DID NOT DEFROST. *JB

Mar 3, 2004 Structure

PANEL NEAR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WARPED IN TWO PLACES. *PH SINCE THE PANEL WAS WARPED, IT CAUSED THE HEAT VENT TO BECOME PARTIALLY BLOCKED AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE WINDOWS DID NOT DEFROST. *JB

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,014 mi

VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW UP. VEHICLE WAS 14 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH 28 MILES ON IT. *LA *JB

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,014 mi

VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW UP. VEHICLE WAS 14 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH 28 MILES ON IT. *LA *JB

Feb 13, 2004 Structure 50,000 mi

DASH BOARD IS CURLING UP FROM WINDSHIELD AREA, DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK AS WELL, GRILL IS DETACHED ALSO. *AK

Feb 13, 2004 Structure 50,000 mi

DASH BOARD IS CURLING UP FROM WINDSHIELD AREA, DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK AS WELL, GRILL IS DETACHED ALSO. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS DASHBOARD THAT IS WARPED UP TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD AROUND THE DEFROST VENT. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE AND FORD WILL ONLY COVER 60% OF REPAIR (TOTAL COST $1000). THIS IS A KNOW MANUFACTURING DEFECT BY FORD HOWEVER, THEY CLAIM THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED THUS ONLY A GOODWILL OFFERING.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS DASHBOARD THAT IS WARPED UP TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD AROUND THE DEFROST VENT. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE AND FORD WILL ONLY COVER 60% OF REPAIR (TOTAL COST $1000). THIS IS A KNOW MANUFACTURING DEFECT BY FORD HOWEVER, THEY CLAIM THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED THUS ONLY A GOODWILL OFFERING.

Jan 13, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE DASHBOARD IS LIFTING UP AND YOU CAN SEE WHERE THE GLUE WAS HOLDING IT IN PLACE AND NOW IT IS GETTING WORSE AND WHEN WE CONTACTED FORD DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THEY WILL FIX IT AT A COST TO ME THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS EVEN AS BAD AS IT HAS BECOME SINCE WINTER HAS COME AND THE HEATER IS BEING U...

Jan 13, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE DASHBOARD IS LIFTING UP AND YOU CAN SEE WHERE THE GLUE WAS HOLDING IT IN PLACE AND NOW IT IS GETTING WORSE AND WHEN WE CONTACTED FORD DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THEY WILL FIX IT AT A COST TO ME THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS EVEN AS BAD AS IT HAS BECOME SINCE WINTER HAS COME AND THE HEATER IS BEING U...

Nov 20, 2003 Structure 55,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD OF THE VEHICLE IS CURLING UP AND AWAY FROM THE FRAME STRUCTURE SUPPORTING IT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. *PH

Nov 20, 2003 Structure 55,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD OF THE VEHICLE IS CURLING UP AND AWAY FROM THE FRAME STRUCTURE SUPPORTING IT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. *PH

Nov 14, 2003 Seats Crash 64,200 mi

2000 FORD CONTOUR SE SPORT AUTOMATIC, 64,200 MILES. MY PREGNANT WIFE AND I WERE REAR ENDED BY A MAN IN A FORD CARGO VAN DOING ABOUT 40 MPH, NOT PAYING ATTENTION. CONDITIONS WERE SUNNY AND WARM, ABOUT 1:15 PM. I WAS THE DRIVER AND WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, WAITING FOR A FORD TAURUS IN FRONT OF ME TO TU...

Nov 14, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 64,200 mi

2000 FORD CONTOUR SE SPORT AUTOMATIC, 64,200 MILES. MY PREGNANT WIFE AND I WERE REAR ENDED BY A MAN IN A FORD CARGO VAN DOING ABOUT 40 MPH, NOT PAYING ATTENTION. CONDITIONS WERE SUNNY AND WARM, ABOUT 1:15 PM. I WAS THE DRIVER AND WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, WAITING FOR A FORD TAURUS IN FRONT OF ME TO TU...

Nov 14, 2003 Air Bags Crash 64,200 mi

2000 FORD CONTOUR SE SPORT AUTOMATIC, 64,200 MILES. MY PREGNANT WIFE AND I WERE REAR ENDED BY A MAN IN A FORD CARGO VAN DOING ABOUT 40 MPH, NOT PAYING ATTENTION. CONDITIONS WERE SUNNY AND WARM, ABOUT 1:15 PM. I WAS THE DRIVER AND WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, WAITING FOR A FORD TAURUS IN FRONT OF ME TO TU...

Nov 14, 2003 Seats Crash 64,200 mi

2000 FORD CONTOUR SE SPORT AUTOMATIC, 64,200 MILES. MY PREGNANT WIFE AND I WERE REAR ENDED BY A MAN IN A FORD CARGO VAN DOING ABOUT 40 MPH, NOT PAYING ATTENTION. CONDITIONS WERE SUNNY AND WARM, ABOUT 1:15 PM. I WAS THE DRIVER AND WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, WAITING FOR A FORD TAURUS IN FRONT OF ME TO TU...

Nov 14, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 64,200 mi

2000 FORD CONTOUR SE SPORT AUTOMATIC, 64,200 MILES. MY PREGNANT WIFE AND I WERE REAR ENDED BY A MAN IN A FORD CARGO VAN DOING ABOUT 40 MPH, NOT PAYING ATTENTION. CONDITIONS WERE SUNNY AND WARM, ABOUT 1:15 PM. I WAS THE DRIVER AND WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, WAITING FOR A FORD TAURUS IN FRONT OF ME TO TU...

Nov 14, 2003 Air Bags Crash 64,200 mi

2000 FORD CONTOUR SE SPORT AUTOMATIC, 64,200 MILES. MY PREGNANT WIFE AND I WERE REAR ENDED BY A MAN IN A FORD CARGO VAN DOING ABOUT 40 MPH, NOT PAYING ATTENTION. CONDITIONS WERE SUNNY AND WARM, ABOUT 1:15 PM. I WAS THE DRIVER AND WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, WAITING FOR A FORD TAURUS IN FRONT OF ME TO TU...

Nov 13, 2003 Electrical System 84,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER HAD DIFFICULTY IN DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM, AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER FOR ANY RECOMMENDATIONS. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Nov 13, 2003 Electrical System 84,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER HAD DIFFICULTY IN DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM, AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER FOR ANY RECOMMENDATIONS. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Oct 28, 2003 Structure 880,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT DASHBOARD WAS WARPED, AND SEPARATED FROM PANEL. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK THE INTERIOR.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Structure 880,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT DASHBOARD WAS WARPED, AND SEPARATED FROM PANEL. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK THE INTERIOR.*AK

Oct 27, 2003 Structure 40,000 mi

I,TOO, HAVE THE DASHBOARD PEELING ISSUE. I DID RECEIVE A LETTER, BUT AT THE TIME THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. 2 MONTHS AFTER THE EXPIRATION DATE, MY DASHBOARD WAS WARPING. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS TOO LATE.THE CAR IS A 2000 AND THIS DEFECT WAS OCCURRING 2 YEARS LATER. I CERTAINLY BELIEVE FORD ...

Oct 27, 2003 Structure 40,000 mi

I,TOO, HAVE THE DASHBOARD PEELING ISSUE. I DID RECEIVE A LETTER, BUT AT THE TIME THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. 2 MONTHS AFTER THE EXPIRATION DATE, MY DASHBOARD WAS WARPING. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS TOO LATE.THE CAR IS A 2000 AND THIS DEFECT WAS OCCURRING 2 YEARS LATER. I CERTAINLY BELIEVE FORD ...

Oct 20, 2003 Structure

DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL TO REPLACE THE DASH BOARD. DEALER SAID THAT THIS RECALL WAS VOLUNTARY, AND THE TIME LIMIT WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. HOWEVER, OWNER WAS NOT NOTIFIED IN A TIMELY MANNER. DEALER SAID SORRY, TOO BAD. FORD INDICATED THAT IT WILL NOT PAY FOR WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE.*AK

Oct 20, 2003 Structure

DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL TO REPLACE THE DASH BOARD. DEALER SAID THAT THIS RECALL WAS VOLUNTARY, AND THE TIME LIMIT WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. HOWEVER, OWNER WAS NOT NOTIFIED IN A TIMELY MANNER. DEALER SAID SORRY, TOO BAD. FORD INDICATED THAT IT WILL NOT PAY FOR WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE.*AK

Oct 1, 2003 Structure 40,000 mi

DASHBOARD WARPED AND SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DEFROSTER NOT TO WORK PROPERLY AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO JUDGE THE DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO EXPERIENCED DELAYED SHIFTING. *AK *NLM

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train 40,000 mi

DASHBOARD WARPED AND SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DEFROSTER NOT TO WORK PROPERLY AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO JUDGE THE DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO EXPERIENCED DELAYED SHIFTING. *AK *NLM

Oct 1, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A FORD CONTOUR 2000. I BOUGHT IT TWO YEARS AGO, AND IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF FORD REPAIR SHOP SINCE I HAVE IT. HAD TROUBLE WITH FUSE IN DRIVER DOOR-FUSE BURNED AND SHIFT WAS HARD TO PUT INTO GEAR;CRUISE,BLINKERS,AC AND HEAT DID NOT WORK.AND FOR A YEAR NOW,IT IS STALLING. DEALER HAS REPLACED ...

Oct 1, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A FORD CONTOUR 2000. I BOUGHT IT TWO YEARS AGO, AND IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF FORD REPAIR SHOP SINCE I HAVE IT. HAD TROUBLE WITH FUSE IN DRIVER DOOR-FUSE BURNED AND SHIFT WAS HARD TO PUT INTO GEAR;CRUISE,BLINKERS,AC AND HEAT DID NOT WORK.AND FOR A YEAR NOW,IT IS STALLING. DEALER HAS REPLACED ...

Oct 1, 2003 Fuel System, Other

I HAVE A FORD CONTOUR 2000. I BOUGHT IT TWO YEARS AGO, AND IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF FORD REPAIR SHOP SINCE I HAVE IT. HAD TROUBLE WITH FUSE IN DRIVER DOOR-FUSE BURNED AND SHIFT WAS HARD TO PUT INTO GEAR;CRUISE,BLINKERS,AC AND HEAT DID NOT WORK.AND FOR A YEAR NOW,IT IS STALLING. DEALER HAS REPLACED ...

Oct 1, 2003 Structure 40,000 mi

DASHBOARD WARPED AND SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DEFROSTER NOT TO WORK PROPERLY AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO JUDGE THE DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO EXPERIENCED DELAYED SHIFTING. *AK *NLM

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train 40,000 mi

DASHBOARD WARPED AND SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DEFROSTER NOT TO WORK PROPERLY AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO JUDGE THE DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO EXPERIENCED DELAYED SHIFTING. *AK *NLM

Oct 1, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A FORD CONTOUR 2000. I BOUGHT IT TWO YEARS AGO, AND IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF FORD REPAIR SHOP SINCE I HAVE IT. HAD TROUBLE WITH FUSE IN DRIVER DOOR-FUSE BURNED AND SHIFT WAS HARD TO PUT INTO GEAR;CRUISE,BLINKERS,AC AND HEAT DID NOT WORK.AND FOR A YEAR NOW,IT IS STALLING. DEALER HAS REPLACED ...

Oct 1, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A FORD CONTOUR 2000. I BOUGHT IT TWO YEARS AGO, AND IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF FORD REPAIR SHOP SINCE I HAVE IT. HAD TROUBLE WITH FUSE IN DRIVER DOOR-FUSE BURNED AND SHIFT WAS HARD TO PUT INTO GEAR;CRUISE,BLINKERS,AC AND HEAT DID NOT WORK.AND FOR A YEAR NOW,IT IS STALLING. DEALER HAS REPLACED ...

Oct 1, 2003 Fuel System, Other

I HAVE A FORD CONTOUR 2000. I BOUGHT IT TWO YEARS AGO, AND IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF FORD REPAIR SHOP SINCE I HAVE IT. HAD TROUBLE WITH FUSE IN DRIVER DOOR-FUSE BURNED AND SHIFT WAS HARD TO PUT INTO GEAR;CRUISE,BLINKERS,AC AND HEAT DID NOT WORK.AND FOR A YEAR NOW,IT IS STALLING. DEALER HAS REPLACED ...

Sep 26, 2003 Suspension 33,402 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT WHEEL BEARING WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Sep 26, 2003 Structure

VENTS INSIDE OF THE DASHBOARD COMPARTMENT POPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE PANEL FELL OUT ONTO THE FLOOR. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 26, 2003 Suspension 33,402 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT WHEEL BEARING WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Sep 26, 2003 Structure

VENTS INSIDE OF THE DASHBOARD COMPARTMENT POPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE PANEL FELL OUT ONTO THE FLOOR. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 25, 2003 Structure

THE DASHBOARD PEELED BACK AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Sep 25, 2003 Structure

THE DASHBOARD PEELED BACK AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Sep 23, 2003 Structure 36,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD SEPARATED FROM THE STRUCTURE AND LIFTED UPWARDS. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE CLEARLY THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. OBSTRUCTION CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY . CAUSE OF THE SEPARATION WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK HEAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE SEPARATION. *SCC *JB

Sep 23, 2003 Structure 36,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD SEPARATED FROM THE STRUCTURE AND LIFTED UPWARDS. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE CLEARLY THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. OBSTRUCTION CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY . CAUSE OF THE SEPARATION WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK HEAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE SEPARATION. *SCC *JB

Sep 22, 2003 Electrical System 102,000 mi

MOLDED DASHBOARD WAS SHRINKING AND LIFTING OFF OF THE FRAME . CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT AIR BAGS WOULD DEPLOY PREMATURELY IF THE SHRINKING PERSISTED. MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 22, 2003 Electrical System 102,000 mi

MOLDED DASHBOARD WAS SHRINKING AND LIFTING OFF OF THE FRAME . CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT AIR BAGS WOULD DEPLOY PREMATURELY IF THE SHRINKING PERSISTED. MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOUGHT A 2000 FORD CONTOUR TWO YEARS AGO AND HAVE HAD CONTINUAL FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. THIS VEHICLE WILL RUN FINE FOR AWHILE...SOMETIMES DAYS OR WEEKS....THEN JUST SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSTATE OR HIGHWAY LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING FUEL. TWO FUEL PUMPS HAVE BEEN REPLACE...

Sep 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOUGHT A 2000 FORD CONTOUR TWO YEARS AGO AND HAVE HAD CONTINUAL FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. THIS VEHICLE WILL RUN FINE FOR AWHILE...SOMETIMES DAYS OR WEEKS....THEN JUST SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSTATE OR HIGHWAY LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING FUEL. TWO FUEL PUMPS HAVE BEEN REPLACE...

Sep 12, 2003 Structure 60,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER THE TSB 10001899 INSTRUMENTAL PANEL WARPAGE REPAIR WARRANTY, BUT THE FAILURE HADN'T OCCURRED, SO THE PART WASN'T REPLACED. FAILURE OCCURRED, AND THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY BASED ON THE CAMPAIGN ENDING. *AK *SCC *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Structure 60,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER THE TSB 10001899 INSTRUMENTAL PANEL WARPAGE REPAIR WARRANTY, BUT THE FAILURE HADN'T OCCURRED, SO THE PART WASN'T REPLACED. FAILURE OCCURRED, AND THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY BASED ON THE CAMPAIGN ENDING. *AK *SCC *JB

Aug 25, 2003 Structure

THE DASH IS LIFTING OFF WHERE WINDSHIELD AND DASH MEET, ACROSS THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM BUT IT HAD EXPIRED IN AUGUST OF 2002.*AK

Aug 25, 2003 Structure

THE DASH IS LIFTING OFF WHERE WINDSHIELD AND DASH MEET, ACROSS THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM BUT IT HAD EXPIRED IN AUGUST OF 2002.*AK

Aug 15, 2003 Structure 8,000 mi

ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS WARPING OUT OF SHAPE. ALTHOUGH VEHICLE IS KEPT IN AN AIR CONDITIONED GARAGE IT STILL SEEMS THAT THE DASHBOARD IS ASSAULTED BY THE HEAT OF THE SUN. WARPING IS CAUSING THE VENTS OF DASHBOARD TO BECOME MISALIGNED.*AK

Aug 15, 2003 Structure 8,000 mi

ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS WARPING OUT OF SHAPE. ALTHOUGH VEHICLE IS KEPT IN AN AIR CONDITIONED GARAGE IT STILL SEEMS THAT THE DASHBOARD IS ASSAULTED BY THE HEAT OF THE SUN. WARPING IS CAUSING THE VENTS OF DASHBOARD TO BECOME MISALIGNED.*AK

Aug 14, 2003 Air Bags

2000 FORD CONTOUR, 4-DOOR SEDAN, VIN: [XXX] ------ ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS COMING UNGLUED/DISCONNECTED. IT IS RAISING UP IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD, THIS IS STARTING TO OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEW, THE DEFROST DEFLECTORS ARE NO LONGER OPERABLE TO DEFLECT THE AIR ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND IT HAS COMPROMIS...

Aug 14, 2003 Visibility

2000 FORD CONTOUR, 4-DOOR SEDAN, VIN: [XXX] ------ ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS COMING UNGLUED/DISCONNECTED. IT IS RAISING UP IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD, THIS IS STARTING TO OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEW, THE DEFROST DEFLECTORS ARE NO LONGER OPERABLE TO DEFLECT THE AIR ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND IT HAS COMPROMIS...

Aug 14, 2003 Structure

2000 FORD CONTOUR, 4-DOOR SEDAN, VIN: [XXX] ------ ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS COMING UNGLUED/DISCONNECTED. IT IS RAISING UP IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD, THIS IS STARTING TO OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEW, THE DEFROST DEFLECTORS ARE NO LONGER OPERABLE TO DEFLECT THE AIR ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND IT HAS COMPROMIS...

Aug 14, 2003 Air Bags

2000 FORD CONTOUR, 4-DOOR SEDAN, VIN: [XXX] ------ ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS COMING UNGLUED/DISCONNECTED. IT IS RAISING UP IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD, THIS IS STARTING TO OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEW, THE DEFROST DEFLECTORS ARE NO LONGER OPERABLE TO DEFLECT THE AIR ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND IT HAS COMPROMIS...

Aug 14, 2003 Visibility

2000 FORD CONTOUR, 4-DOOR SEDAN, VIN: [XXX] ------ ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS COMING UNGLUED/DISCONNECTED. IT IS RAISING UP IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD, THIS IS STARTING TO OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEW, THE DEFROST DEFLECTORS ARE NO LONGER OPERABLE TO DEFLECT THE AIR ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND IT HAS COMPROMIS...

Aug 14, 2003 Structure

2000 FORD CONTOUR, 4-DOOR SEDAN, VIN: [XXX] ------ ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS COMING UNGLUED/DISCONNECTED. IT IS RAISING UP IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD, THIS IS STARTING TO OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEW, THE DEFROST DEFLECTORS ARE NO LONGER OPERABLE TO DEFLECT THE AIR ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND IT HAS COMPROMIS...

Aug 13, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT DASHBOARD IS BUCKLING,CAUSING WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTS TO MOVE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER CANNOT DEFROST FRONT WINDSHIELD WHEN NECESSARY. THIS RESULTS IN POOR OR NO VISIBILITY. *AK

Aug 13, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT DASHBOARD IS BUCKLING,CAUSING WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTS TO MOVE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER CANNOT DEFROST FRONT WINDSHIELD WHEN NECESSARY. THIS RESULTS IN POOR OR NO VISIBILITY. *AK

Aug 13, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT DASHBOARD IS BUCKLING,CAUSING WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTS TO MOVE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER CANNOT DEFROST FRONT WINDSHIELD WHEN NECESSARY. THIS RESULTS IN POOR OR NO VISIBILITY. *AK

Aug 13, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT DASHBOARD IS BUCKLING,CAUSING WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTS TO MOVE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER CANNOT DEFROST FRONT WINDSHIELD WHEN NECESSARY. THIS RESULTS IN POOR OR NO VISIBILITY. *AK

Jul 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED IT. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY $534.16 FOR ALL REPAIRS AND FELLS THAT THEY SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR ALL THE TROUBLES. *NLM *CB

Jul 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED IT. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY $534.16 FOR ALL REPAIRS AND FELLS THAT THEY SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR ALL THE TROUBLES. *NLM *CB

Jul 11, 2003 Electrical System

DASHBOARD IS COMING APART FROM FRAME. FORD TOLD THE CONSUMER IT WAS A RECALL. AFTER TWO TO THREE MONTHS PAST THERE WAS NO PART AVAILABLE FOR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. *MR *CB

Jul 11, 2003 Electrical System

DASHBOARD IS COMING APART FROM FRAME. FORD TOLD THE CONSUMER IT WAS A RECALL. AFTER TWO TO THREE MONTHS PAST THERE WAS NO PART AVAILABLE FOR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. *MR *CB

Jul 8, 2003 Structure 40,000 mi

MY FORD CONTOUR (2000) DASH IS BENDING UP WHERE THE DEFROSTER VENT IS. IT HAS WARPED AT LEAST AN INCH ABOVE NORMAL HEIGHT. THE FORD COMPANY REFUSES TO STAND BEHIND ITS VECHICLES AND FIX THE DASH. I HAVE RECEIVED HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THEM AND DECIDED TO NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD.*AK

Jul 8, 2003 Structure 40,000 mi

MY FORD CONTOUR (2000) DASH IS BENDING UP WHERE THE DEFROSTER VENT IS. IT HAS WARPED AT LEAST AN INCH ABOVE NORMAL HEIGHT. THE FORD COMPANY REFUSES TO STAND BEHIND ITS VECHICLES AND FIX THE DASH. I HAVE RECEIVED HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THEM AND DECIDED TO NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD.*AK

Jun 30, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER NOTICED DASHBOARD FALLING DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 30, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER NOTICED DASHBOARD FALLING DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL TANK IS NOW LEAKING GAS FROM VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL TANK IS NOW LEAKING GAS FROM VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 14, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,650 mi

VEHICLE LEAKING FUEL FROM FUEL TANK PIPE GROMMET. TOOK THE CAR TO OTHER REPAIR FACILITY OTHER THAN DEALER, THIS REPAIR FACILITY INFORMED ME OF THE RECALL 00V350000. I THEN TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT ISSUED FOR ...

Jun 14, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,650 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS TO REPLACE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT #10023062. I AM SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, I FEEL THAT I MAY HAVE LEFT OUT PERTINENT INFORMATION. MY VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE FUEL TANK PIPE GROMMET. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO ANOTHER AUTO REPAIR SERVICE RATHER THAN THE DEALER WHERE I HAD BOUG...

Jun 14, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,650 mi

VEHICLE LEAKING FUEL FROM FUEL TANK PIPE GROMMET. TOOK THE CAR TO OTHER REPAIR FACILITY OTHER THAN DEALER, THIS REPAIR FACILITY INFORMED ME OF THE RECALL 00V350000. I THEN TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT ISSUED FOR ...

Jun 14, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,650 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS TO REPLACE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT #10023062. I AM SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, I FEEL THAT I MAY HAVE LEFT OUT PERTINENT INFORMATION. MY VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE FUEL TANK PIPE GROMMET. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO ANOTHER AUTO REPAIR SERVICE RATHER THAN THE DEALER WHERE I HAD BOUG...

Jun 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 49. GLAD MY KIDS WERE NOT WITH ME. CAR HAS ONLY 60000 MI. TURNED OUT TO BE A BAD FUEL PUMP. *JB

Jun 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 49. GLAD MY KIDS WERE NOT WITH ME. CAR HAS ONLY 60000 MI. TURNED OUT TO BE A BAD FUEL PUMP. *JB

Jun 11, 2003 Equipment

THE DASHBOARD BECAME DETACHED FROM THE CAR. FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AFTER IT HAD EXPIRED. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. THE CAR IS VERY HARD TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD IS WARPED AND IS SO HIGH UP IT IS HARD TO SEE OVER. FORD IS A PIECE OF JUNK COMPANY AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHI...

Jun 11, 2003 Unknown Or Other

THE DASHBOARD BECAME DETACHED FROM THE CAR. FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AFTER IT HAD EXPIRED. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. THE CAR IS VERY HARD TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD IS WARPED AND IS SO HIGH UP IT IS HARD TO SEE OVER. FORD IS A PIECE OF JUNK COMPANY AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHI...

Jun 11, 2003 Equipment

THE DASHBOARD BECAME DETACHED FROM THE CAR. FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AFTER IT HAD EXPIRED. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. THE CAR IS VERY HARD TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD IS WARPED AND IS SO HIGH UP IT IS HARD TO SEE OVER. FORD IS A PIECE OF JUNK COMPANY AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHI...

Jun 11, 2003 Unknown Or Other

THE DASHBOARD BECAME DETACHED FROM THE CAR. FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AFTER IT HAD EXPIRED. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. THE CAR IS VERY HARD TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD IS WARPED AND IS SO HIGH UP IT IS HARD TO SEE OVER. FORD IS A PIECE OF JUNK COMPANY AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHI...

Apr 30, 2003 Structure

THE DESIGN OF THE DASHBOARD MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAG NOT TO DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED. *JB

Apr 30, 2003 Structure

THE DESIGN OF THE DASHBOARD MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAG NOT TO DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED. *JB

Apr 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND LOST POWER. *JB

Apr 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND LOST POWER. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Visibility 60,000 mi

THE DEFROSTER DID NOT CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD PROPERLY. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Structure 60,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD LIFTED UP. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Visibility 60,000 mi

THE DEFROSTER DID NOT CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD PROPERLY. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Structure 60,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD LIFTED UP. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 21,597 mi

THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE. *JB ENGINE HESITATED, SURGED AND LOST POWER. FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE WITHIN A 2 YEAR PERIOD. ALSO THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO LIFT. RECALL FOR DASHBOARD REPAIRS ALREADY EXPIRED. *TT

Mar 27, 2003 Structure 21,597 mi

THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE. *JB ENGINE HESITATED, SURGED AND LOST POWER. FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE WITHIN A 2 YEAR PERIOD. ALSO THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO LIFT. RECALL FOR DASHBOARD REPAIRS ALREADY EXPIRED. *TT

Mar 27, 2003 Structure

THE DASH BOARD CAME APART. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 21,597 mi

THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE. *JB ENGINE HESITATED, SURGED AND LOST POWER. FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE WITHIN A 2 YEAR PERIOD. ALSO THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO LIFT. RECALL FOR DASHBOARD REPAIRS ALREADY EXPIRED. *TT

Mar 27, 2003 Structure 21,597 mi

THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE. *JB ENGINE HESITATED, SURGED AND LOST POWER. FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE WITHIN A 2 YEAR PERIOD. ALSO THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO LIFT. RECALL FOR DASHBOARD REPAIRS ALREADY EXPIRED. *TT

Mar 27, 2003 Structure

THE DASH BOARD CAME APART. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Air Bags 24,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHICH RESULTED IN THE DRIVER BEING CRITICALLY INJURED. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Air Bags 24,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHICH RESULTED IN THE DRIVER BEING CRITICALLY INJURED. *NLM

Mar 17, 2003 Structure

FORD RECALL 01B78 CONCERNING INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE. *AK CYNTHIA MAYO CALLED 6/6/2003 TO REQUEST A QUESTIONNAIRE TO MAKE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND TO SEND COPIES OF DOCUMENTS.

Mar 17, 2003 Structure

FORD RECALL 01B78 CONCERNING INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE. *AK CYNTHIA MAYO CALLED 6/6/2003 TO REQUEST A QUESTIONNAIRE TO MAKE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND TO SEND COPIES OF DOCUMENTS.

Mar 11, 2003 Structure

THE DASH BOARD BECAME DETACHED FROM THE GRILL. *JB

Mar 11, 2003 Structure

THE DASH BOARD BECAME DETACHED FROM THE GRILL. *JB

Feb 24, 2003 Unknown Or Other

THE DASHBOARD DETACHED FROM THE GRILL.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Unknown Or Other

THE DASHBOARD DETACHED FROM THE GRILL.*JB

Feb 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE GETS TO 1/4 TANK OF GAS IT WILL NOT RUN. NEEDED TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP.

Feb 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE GETS TO 1/4 TANK OF GAS IT WILL NOT RUN. NEEDED TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP.

Dec 10, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER SAYS THE INSTRUMENT DASH PANEL HAS DETACHED. CONSUMER STATES THERES A RECALL 01 F 139 000, DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE RECALL LETTER HE HAD HAS EXPIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 10, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER SAYS THE INSTRUMENT DASH PANEL HAS DETACHED. CONSUMER STATES THERES A RECALL 01 F 139 000, DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE RECALL LETTER HE HAD HAS EXPIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

INSURED REPORTS CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, VEHICLE REPORTEDLY ACCELERATED, AND COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED. DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE AND GUARD RAIL. DT

Dec 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

INSURED REPORTS CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, VEHICLE REPORTEDLY ACCELERATED, AND COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED. DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE AND GUARD RAIL. DT

Nov 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING HIS BRAKES,THE PEDAL IS VERY LOOSE TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS A LITTLE BRAKING POWER. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER. PH

Nov 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING HIS BRAKES,THE PEDAL IS VERY LOOSE TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS A LITTLE BRAKING POWER. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER. PH

Nov 26, 2002 Structure 46,000 mi

VEHICLES' INSTRUMENTAL PANEL STARTED TO DELAMINATE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED, WHO INFORMED THEM AT THAT TIME THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PART. CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, AND RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS EXPIRED. TS *TT. *AK

Nov 26, 2002 Structure 46,000 mi

VEHICLES' INSTRUMENTAL PANEL STARTED TO DELAMINATE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED, WHO INFORMED THEM AT THAT TIME THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PART. CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, AND RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS EXPIRED. TS *TT. *AK

Nov 14, 2002 Structure

THE COMPONENT IS IN THE TRUNK. THE VALVE IS HELD BY TABS. IF A TAB COMES LOOSE OR IF THE VALVE POPS OFF, WATER MAY ENTER THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE CARPET AND INSULATION TO GET WET AND MOLD TO BUILD UP, REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS AND ITEMS STOWED IN TRUNK REQUIRED. DT

Nov 14, 2002 Structure

THE COMPONENT IS IN THE TRUNK. THE VALVE IS HELD BY TABS. IF A TAB COMES LOOSE OR IF THE VALVE POPS OFF, WATER MAY ENTER THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE CARPET AND INSULATION TO GET WET AND MOLD TO BUILD UP, REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS AND ITEMS STOWED IN TRUNK REQUIRED. DT

Oct 29, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HER DAUGHTER GOT THE REAR SEAT BELT TANGLE AROUND HER NECK AND STARTING TO TIGHT. PARAMEDIC ARRIVE TO CUT THE REAR SEAT BELT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HER DAUGHTER GOT THE REAR SEAT BELT TANGLE AROUND HER NECK AND STARTING TO TIGHT. PARAMEDIC ARRIVE TO CUT THE REAR SEAT BELT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE HAS A QUATER TANK OFF FUEL IT WILL CUT OFF AS IF THE TANK IS EMPTY. MR *JB *DT

Oct 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE HAS A QUATER TANK OFF FUEL IT WILL CUT OFF AS IF THE TANK IS EMPTY. MR *JB *DT

Oct 17, 2002 Unknown Or Other 47,000 mi

MFR.# & NHTSA# 01-F-139-000/INSTRUMENT PANEL: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DASH BOARD IS DETACHING FROM THE DEFROSTER GRILL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND BOTH INFORMED THAT THE RECALL HAS ENDED IN AUGUST. *TS *SCC *NLM

Oct 17, 2002 Unknown Or Other 47,000 mi

MFR.# & NHTSA# 01-F-139-000/INSTRUMENT PANEL: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DASH BOARD IS DETACHING FROM THE DEFROSTER GRILL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND BOTH INFORMED THAT THE RECALL HAS ENDED IN AUGUST. *TS *SCC *NLM

Oct 9, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM NUMBER 01B78. I CONTACTED WINNER FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE OFFER EXPIRED THE 31ST OF AUGUST. I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS TO BE REPAIRED . I TOLD THEM THAT I USE MY CAR 6 DAYS A WEEK AND COULD NOT GET IT INTO THE OFFICE BY THE CUT OFF DATE, I ALSO LET...

Oct 9, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM NUMBER 01B78. I CONTACTED WINNER FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE OFFER EXPIRED THE 31ST OF AUGUST. I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS TO BE REPAIRED . I TOLD THEM THAT I USE MY CAR 6 DAYS A WEEK AND COULD NOT GET IT INTO THE OFFICE BY THE CUT OFF DATE, I ALSO LET...

Oct 8, 2002 Unknown Or Other

INSTRUMENT PANEL FOAM AND SKIN PEELED BACK BLOCKING PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DOOR. FORD HAD A CUSTOMER PROGRAM TO REPAIR UNTIL JUNE22, 2002. DEFECT DID NOT APPEAR UNTIL AFTER PROGRAM ENDED. CUSTOMER LETTER WAS NEVER PRESENTED TO OWNER AS LETTER WAS SENT BEFORE PURCHASE. FORD WILL NO LONGER COVER REP...

Oct 8, 2002 Unknown Or Other

INSTRUMENT PANEL FOAM AND SKIN PEELED BACK BLOCKING PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DOOR. FORD HAD A CUSTOMER PROGRAM TO REPAIR UNTIL JUNE22, 2002. DEFECT DID NOT APPEAR UNTIL AFTER PROGRAM ENDED. CUSTOMER LETTER WAS NEVER PRESENTED TO OWNER AS LETTER WAS SENT BEFORE PURCHASE. FORD WILL NO LONGER COVER REP...

Oct 3, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DASHBOARD HAS DISCONNECT FROM THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A GLARE AND IT IS CAUSING IT TO BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Oct 3, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DASHBOARD HAS DISCONNECT FROM THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A GLARE AND IT IS CAUSING IT TO BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Aug 28, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN VEHICLE GET TO HALF A TANK OF GAS IT WILL STALL OUT. CONTACTED DEALER. FUEL PUMP HAD RUSTED ON INSIDE. HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES,BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

Aug 28, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN VEHICLE GET TO HALF A TANK OF GAS IT WILL STALL OUT. CONTACTED DEALER. FUEL PUMP HAD RUSTED ON INSIDE. HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES,BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

Aug 24, 2002 Exterior Lighting

TOP MOUNTED TAIL LIGHT FAILED. *AK

Aug 24, 2002 Exterior Lighting

TOP MOUNTED TAIL LIGHT FAILED. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISATED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISATED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 26, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS VEHICLE STALLED TWICE. ONCE WHILE I WAS GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY INFANT DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT WITH COAL TRUCKS BEARING DOWN ON ME. WHEN I RETRIEVED IT FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT AFTERNOON, THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD CLEANED SEDIMENT OUT OF THE TANK. NOW A YEAR LATER, OUT OF WARRANT...

Jul 26, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS VEHICLE STALLED TWICE. ONCE WHILE I WAS GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY INFANT DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT WITH COAL TRUCKS BEARING DOWN ON ME. WHEN I RETRIEVED IT FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT AFTERNOON, THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD CLEANED SEDIMENT OUT OF THE TANK. NOW A YEAR LATER, OUT OF WARRANT...

Jul 26, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS VEHICLE STALLED TWICE. ONCE WHILE I WAS GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY INFANT DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT WITH COAL TRUCKS BEARING DOWN ON ME. WHEN I RETRIEVED IT FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT AFTERNOON, THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD CLEANED SEDIMENT OUT OF THE TANK. NOW A YEAR LATER, OUT OF WARRANT...

Jul 26, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS VEHICLE STALLED TWICE. ONCE WHILE I WAS GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY INFANT DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT WITH COAL TRUCKS BEARING DOWN ON ME. WHEN I RETRIEVED IT FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT AFTERNOON, THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD CLEANED SEDIMENT OUT OF THE TANK. NOW A YEAR LATER, OUT OF WARRANT...

Jul 17, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NHTSA RECALL 01 F 139 000/INSTRUMENT PANEL: RECALL REPAIRS WERE A FAILURE, INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLED HAS STARTED TO WARP. REPAIRS WERE DONE AT PIERCE FORD MERCURY DEALER IN SHELBYVILLE, KY. PHONE # 502/633-4535.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NHTSA RECALL 01 F 139 000/INSTRUMENT PANEL: RECALL REPAIRS WERE A FAILURE, INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLED HAS STARTED TO WARP. REPAIRS WERE DONE AT PIERCE FORD MERCURY DEALER IN SHELBYVILLE, KY. PHONE # 502/633-4535.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DIED OUT/STALLED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. ENGINE FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DIED OUT/STALLED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. ENGINE FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH VEHICLE LOSS POWER AND CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER, THE VEHICLE SURGES WHEN STOPPED AND AT TIMES WHEN SHIFTING THE GEARS WILL JUMP, THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK *NLM

Jun 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH VEHICLE LOSS POWER AND CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER, THE VEHICLE SURGES WHEN STOPPED AND AT TIMES WHEN SHIFTING THE GEARS WILL JUMP, THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK *NLM

May 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR ACCELERATES WHEN SPEED CONTROL "SET" IS APPLIED. *AK

May 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR ACCELERATES WHEN SPEED CONTROL "SET" IS APPLIED. *AK

Apr 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING RPMS ON THE VEHICLE WILL START TO RISE ON ITS OWN AND CONSUMER CAN NOT SHIFT VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS, WILL USUALLY HAPPEN WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS OVER 80 DEGREES. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *YH

Apr 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING RPMS ON THE VEHICLE WILL START TO RISE ON ITS OWN AND CONSUMER CAN NOT SHIFT VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS, WILL USUALLY HAPPEN WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS OVER 80 DEGREES. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *YH

Apr 19, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES HIS AUTO WILL NOT RUN WHEN IT GETS HOT. HE HAS HAD IT TESTED AND IT IS SHOWING NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE AUTO, HE HAS HAD IT TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALER. HE WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS SOME WIRING IN THE FUSE BOX THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES HIS AUTO WILL NOT RUN WHEN IT GETS HOT. HE HAS HAD IT TESTED AND IT IS SHOWING NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE AUTO, HE HAS HAD IT TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALER. HE WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS SOME WIRING IN THE FUSE BOX THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. NLM

Feb 27, 2002 Seats Crash

WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT CONSUMER WAS REARENDED, AND SEAT BROKE OFF THE TRACK.*AK

Feb 27, 2002 Seats Crash

WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT CONSUMER WAS REARENDED, AND SEAT BROKE OFF THE TRACK.*AK

Feb 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Feb 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Feb 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Feb 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Feb 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Feb 10, 2002 Structure

DOOR LOCKS 100% ELECTRONIC; MAY BE TRAPPED IN CAR IF POWER FAILS. *AK

Feb 10, 2002 Structure

DOOR LOCKS 100% ELECTRONIC; MAY BE TRAPPED IN CAR IF POWER FAILS. *AK

Jan 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE KEPT STALLING AT ANY SPEED. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE KEPT STALLING AT ANY SPEED. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 28, 2001 Structure

TWO REAR DOORS ON THE VEHCILE ARE NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED BECAUSE DUST AND DIRT ENTER VEHICLE THROUGH THOSE DOORS. ALSO, CONSUMER SAT IN BACK SEAT AND HAD TO COVER EYES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Dec 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING WENT OUT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND DEALERSHIP PUT A HEADLIGHT SWITCH INTO VEHICLE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.*AK

Dec 28, 2001 Structure

TWO REAR DOORS ON THE VEHCILE ARE NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED BECAUSE DUST AND DIRT ENTER VEHICLE THROUGH THOSE DOORS. ALSO, CONSUMER SAT IN BACK SEAT AND HAD TO COVER EYES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Dec 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING WENT OUT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND DEALERSHIP PUT A HEADLIGHT SWITCH INTO VEHICLE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Visibility

VEHICLE HAS A BAD SMELL COMING FROM HEATER WHEN TURNING IT ON. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 10, 2001 Visibility

VEHICLE HAS A BAD SMELL COMING FROM HEATER WHEN TURNING IT ON. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 15, 2001 Fuel System, Other

THIS VEHICLE IS A DUEL FUEL SYSTEM; NATURAL GAS AND GASOLINE. THIS VEHICLE HAS TWO MODES OF OPERATION CONTROLLED VIA A TOGGLE SWITCH: (1) SWITCH IN THE NG POSITION, WHICH OPERATES THE VEHICLE ON NG AND THEN AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHES TO GASOLINE AND (2)SWITCH IS IN THE GASOLINE POSITION, WHICH COMPLETE...

Aug 15, 2001 Fuel System, Other

THIS VEHICLE IS A DUEL FUEL SYSTEM; NATURAL GAS AND GASOLINE. THIS VEHICLE HAS TWO MODES OF OPERATION CONTROLLED VIA A TOGGLE SWITCH: (1) SWITCH IN THE NG POSITION, WHICH OPERATES THE VEHICLE ON NG AND THEN AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHES TO GASOLINE AND (2)SWITCH IS IN THE GASOLINE POSITION, WHICH COMPLETE...

Aug 8, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT TODAY MY 2000 SE STARTED MAKING NOISE - TURNED OUT TO BE THE STARTER RUNNING. TOOK THE KEY OUT AND THE STARTER CONTINUED CRANKING THE ENGINE. WAS ABLE TO DASH TO THE TRUNK, RETRIEVE PLIERS AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES BEFORE THE CAR STARTED BURNING. THE WIRES IN TH...

Aug 8, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT TODAY MY 2000 SE STARTED MAKING NOISE - TURNED OUT TO BE THE STARTER RUNNING. TOOK THE KEY OUT AND THE STARTER CONTINUED CRANKING THE ENGINE. WAS ABLE TO DASH TO THE TRUNK, RETRIEVE PLIERS AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES BEFORE THE CAR STARTED BURNING. THE WIRES IN TH...

Aug 8, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT TODAY MY 2000 SE STARTED MAKING NOISE - TURNED OUT TO BE THE STARTER RUNNING. TOOK THE KEY OUT AND THE STARTER CONTINUED CRANKING THE ENGINE. WAS ABLE TO DASH TO THE TRUNK, RETRIEVE PLIERS AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES BEFORE THE CAR STARTED BURNING. THE WIRES IN TH...

Aug 8, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT TODAY MY 2000 SE STARTED MAKING NOISE - TURNED OUT TO BE THE STARTER RUNNING. TOOK THE KEY OUT AND THE STARTER CONTINUED CRANKING THE ENGINE. WAS ABLE TO DASH TO THE TRUNK, RETRIEVE PLIERS AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES BEFORE THE CAR STARTED BURNING. THE WIRES IN TH...

Jul 16, 2001 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT STAYS LOOSE AND WILL ROCK BACK AND FORTH. CONSUMER HAS ASKED DEALER TO REPLACE SEAT, BUT DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IT.*AK

Jul 16, 2001 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT STAYS LOOSE AND WILL ROCK BACK AND FORTH. CONSUMER HAS ASKED DEALER TO REPLACE SEAT, BUT DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IT.*AK

Jul 1, 2001 Seats

REPLACEMENT SEAT TRACK STARTING TO FAIL, FEELING A "ROCKING" IN THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT. *AK

Jul 1, 2001 Seats

REPLACEMENT SEAT TRACK STARTING TO FAIL, FEELING A "ROCKING" IN THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT. *AK

Jun 15, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START OR WHEN IT DOES, IT IS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. ALSO, UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGINITION SWITCH AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFO...

Jun 15, 2001 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WAS MAKING A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, BOTH WERE ABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE, BUT UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBELM. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jun 15, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START OR WHEN IT DOES, IT IS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. ALSO, UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGINITION SWITCH AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFO...

Jun 15, 2001 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WAS MAKING A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, BOTH WERE ABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE, BUT UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBELM. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

May 10, 2001 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT IS LOOSE, AFFECTING DRIVER CONTROL OF CAR. ADDITIONALLY, LOOSE SEAT ALSO PRESENTS SAFETY HAZARD IN EVENT OF A CRASH. TWO DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM BUT BOTH WERE UNWILLING TO FIX. THEY JUSTIFIED THEIR REFUSAL TO FIX BY SUGGESTING THE NEED FOR A RECALL SINCE "ALL CONTOURS HAVE THE S...

May 10, 2001 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT IS LOOSE, AFFECTING DRIVER CONTROL OF CAR. ADDITIONALLY, LOOSE SEAT ALSO PRESENTS SAFETY HAZARD IN EVENT OF A CRASH. TWO DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM BUT BOTH WERE UNWILLING TO FIX. THEY JUSTIFIED THEIR REFUSAL TO FIX BY SUGGESTING THE NEED FOR A RECALL SINCE "ALL CONTOURS HAVE THE S...

May 6, 2001 Electrical System

CAR RETURNED TO SHOP SECOND INCIDENT MAY 4 FAILURE TO START SHOP COULDNT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

May 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 6, 2001 Electrical System

CAR RETURNED TO SHOP SECOND INCIDENT MAY 4 FAILURE TO START SHOP COULDNT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

May 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 19, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY GIVEN SPEED AND MAKING A TURN TO LEFT, CAR DOESN'T TURN LEFT. THEN, WHEN TURNING WHEEL SLIGHTLY MORE, VEHICLE WILL MAKE A SHARP TURN TO LEFT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GET OUT OF THE INTENDED LANE TOWARDS VARIOUS OBJECTS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH IF HITTING LEFT WALL OF FR...

Apr 19, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY GIVEN SPEED AND MAKING A TURN TO LEFT, CAR DOESN'T TURN LEFT. THEN, WHEN TURNING WHEEL SLIGHTLY MORE, VEHICLE WILL MAKE A SHARP TURN TO LEFT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GET OUT OF THE INTENDED LANE TOWARDS VARIOUS OBJECTS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH IF HITTING LEFT WALL OF FR...

Apr 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, AND VEHICLE RUNS ROUGHLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES. DEALER STATED THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, AND VEHICLE RUNS ROUGHLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES. DEALER STATED THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Power Train

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, AND VEHICLE RUNS ROUGHLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES. DEALER STATED THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, AND VEHICLE RUNS ROUGHLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES. DEALER STATED THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, AND VEHICLE RUNS ROUGHLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES. DEALER STATED THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Power Train

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, AND VEHICLE RUNS ROUGHLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES. DEALER STATED THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED FUEL SPILLAGE, DEALER HAS REPLACED A CANISTER, FUEL NECK, FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY, HOWEVER PROBLEMS STILL OCCUR, CONSUMER STATES PUMP AUTOMATICALLY STOPS AND FUEL GUSHES OUT, DEALER STATED POSSIBLY THE FILLER NECK IS DEFECTIVE DUE TO THEY HAVE A TENDENCY TO STICK RESULTING IN F...

Mar 13, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED FUEL SPILLAGE, DEALER HAS REPLACED A CANISTER, FUEL NECK, FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY, HOWEVER PROBLEMS STILL OCCUR, CONSUMER STATES PUMP AUTOMATICALLY STOPS AND FUEL GUSHES OUT, DEALER STATED POSSIBLY THE FILLER NECK IS DEFECTIVE DUE TO THEY HAVE A TENDENCY TO STICK RESULTING IN F...

Feb 5, 2001 Visibility

WHILE IN VEHICLE CONSUMER WENT TO CLOSE WINDOW, AND CONSUMER'S NEPHEW HAD HIS FINGER IN WAY, AND WINDOW TOOK CHILD'S FINGER RIGHT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS UNWILLING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Visibility

WHILE IN VEHICLE CONSUMER WENT TO CLOSE WINDOW, AND CONSUMER'S NEPHEW HAD HIS FINGER IN WAY, AND WINDOW TOOK CHILD'S FINGER RIGHT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS UNWILLING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 00V350000, FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET RECALL DONE, VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AFTER THAT. TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE BEFORE IT WAS REPAIRED TO SATISFACTION. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED AND SAID TO BE OK BUT ANOTHER ACCIDENT HAPPENED, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL RESULTING IN THE TWO ACCIDENTS....

Jan 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED AND SAID TO BE OK BUT ANOTHER ACCIDENT HAPPENED, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL RESULTING IN THE TWO ACCIDENTS....

Jan 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 00V350000, FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET RECALL DONE, VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AFTER THAT. TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE BEFORE IT WAS REPAIRED TO SATISFACTION. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED AND SAID TO BE OK BUT ANOTHER ACCIDENT HAPPENED, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL RESULTING IN THE TWO ACCIDENTS....

Jan 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED AND SAID TO BE OK BUT ANOTHER ACCIDENT HAPPENED, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL RESULTING IN THE TWO ACCIDENTS....

Jan 19, 2001 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE CUT BY RUBBING AGAINST TIRE ON LEFT REAR, DUE TO MISMATCHED CABLE GROMMET AND BRACKET. EITHER GROMMET OR BRACKET IS WRONG PART. EITHER AN ASSEMBLY OR DESIGN DEFECT. DAMAGES BOTH TIRE AND CABLE. CAN EMAIL DIGITAL PHOTOS.

Jan 19, 2001 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE CUT BY RUBBING AGAINST TIRE ON LEFT REAR, DUE TO MISMATCHED CABLE GROMMET AND BRACKET. EITHER GROMMET OR BRACKET IS WRONG PART. EITHER AN ASSEMBLY OR DESIGN DEFECT. DAMAGES BOTH TIRE AND CABLE. CAN EMAIL DIGITAL PHOTOS.

Nov 14, 2000 Power Train

WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE KEYS WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION, WHEN RESTARTING THE CAR, IT WON'T GO IN TO ANY GEAR. *SLC

Nov 14, 2000 Power Train

WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE KEYS WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION, WHEN RESTARTING THE CAR, IT WON'T GO IN TO ANY GEAR. *SLC

Oct 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. TRIED TO OVERCORRECT THE CAR AND TURNED THE WHEEL TOO HARD, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND ROLLED IT ON ITS ROOF. THERE WAS SUFFICIENT FRONTAL IMPACT THAT THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED, BUT DIDN'T. ALSO, IT WAS A NEW CAR, SO THE BRAKES SHOULD ...

Oct 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. TRIED TO OVERCORRECT THE CAR AND TURNED THE WHEEL TOO HARD, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND ROLLED IT ON ITS ROOF. THERE WAS SUFFICIENT FRONTAL IMPACT THAT THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED, BUT DIDN'T. ALSO, IT WAS A NEW CAR, SO THE BRAKES SHOULD ...

Aug 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STICKS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE SUDDENLY . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STICKS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE SUDDENLY . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 25, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 7, 2000 Visibility

NO COOL AIR COMES FROM DRIVERS SIDE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR 3000 MILE SERVICE, CONSUMER THEN TOLD DEALER OF PROBLEM WITH AIR CONDITIONER. THEY ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT WERE UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. HEAD QUARTERS IN DETROIT TOLD DEALER TO TAKE OUT THE ...

Jul 7, 2000 Equipment

NO COOL AIR COMES FROM DRIVERS SIDE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR 3000 MILE SERVICE, CONSUMER THEN TOLD DEALER OF PROBLEM WITH AIR CONDITIONER. THEY ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT WERE UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. HEAD QUARTERS IN DETROIT TOLD DEALER TO TAKE OUT THE ...

Jul 7, 2000 Visibility

NO COOL AIR COMES FROM DRIVERS SIDE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR 3000 MILE SERVICE, CONSUMER THEN TOLD DEALER OF PROBLEM WITH AIR CONDITIONER. THEY ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT WERE UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. HEAD QUARTERS IN DETROIT TOLD DEALER TO TAKE OUT THE ...

Jul 7, 2000 Equipment

NO COOL AIR COMES FROM DRIVERS SIDE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR 3000 MILE SERVICE, CONSUMER THEN TOLD DEALER OF PROBLEM WITH AIR CONDITIONER. THEY ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT WERE UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. HEAD QUARTERS IN DETROIT TOLD DEALER TO TAKE OUT THE ...