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Jun 9, 2010 Wheels 1,900 mi

I RAN OVER A PIECE OF STRUCTURAL STEEL ON THE FREEWAY AND WRECKED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE AND WHEEL. I FOUND THAT I COULD NOT REMOVE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS USING THE LUG WRENCH FURNISHED WITH THE CAR. I SUCCEEDED IN CHANGING THE TIRE BY USING THE BREAKER BAR INCLUDED WITH MY HALF INCH DRIVE SOCKET SET THA...

Jun 9, 2010 Wheels 1,900 mi

I RAN OVER A PIECE OF STRUCTURAL STEEL ON THE FREEWAY AND WRECKED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE AND WHEEL. I FOUND THAT I COULD NOT REMOVE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS USING THE LUG WRENCH FURNISHED WITH THE CAR. I SUCCEEDED IN CHANGING THE TIRE BY USING THE BREAKER BAR INCLUDED WITH MY HALF INCH DRIVE SOCKET SET THA...

Mar 17, 2010 Electrical System Fire 125,000 mi

1988 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 5.0 LITER 302 CUBIC INCH ENGINE (FUEL INJECTED). SECOND GENERATION (2G) ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TR

Mar 17, 2010 Electrical System Fire 125,000 mi

1988 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 5.0 LITER 302 CUBIC INCH ENGINE (FUEL INJECTED). SECOND GENERATION (2G) ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TR

May 5, 2003 Electrical System

NHTSA# 96-V-071-000: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. CONSUMER STATES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDE DUE TO VIN# DEALER NOTIFIED. *TR

May 5, 2003 Electrical System

NHTSA# 96-V-071-000: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. CONSUMER STATES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDE DUE TO VIN# DEALER NOTIFIED. *TR

Sep 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR ALMOST GOT ME KILLED. THE THROTTLE WENT TO THE FLOOR AND WOULDN'T LET UP. TO KEEP FROM CRASHING INTO OTHERS WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND RUIN THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE THE CAR WOULD STOP.*AK

Sep 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR ALMOST GOT ME KILLED. THE THROTTLE WENT TO THE FLOOR AND WOULDN'T LET UP. TO KEEP FROM CRASHING INTO OTHERS WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND RUIN THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE THE CAR WOULD STOP.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OIL PAN CORRODED AND BEGAN TO LEAK OIL, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THIS VEHICLE. *SLC

Aug 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OIL PAN CORRODED AND BEGAN TO LEAK OIL, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THIS VEHICLE. *SLC

Jan 18, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP. HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE YEARS. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP. HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE YEARS. *AK

Jan 3, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION MODULE ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL, ONCE STALLED THE ENGINE WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. NLM

Jan 3, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION MODULE ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL, ONCE STALLED THE ENGINE WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. NLM

Dec 14, 2000 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE IGNITION MODULE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN AN INTERSECTION. NLM

Dec 14, 2000 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE IGNITION MODULE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN AN INTERSECTION. NLM

Dec 14, 2000 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE IGNITION MODULE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN AN INTERSECTION. NLM

Dec 14, 2000 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE IGNITION MODULE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN AN INTERSECTION. NLM

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE REPLACED THE EGR VALVE ($77.29), TPS ($29.89), HAD A DIAGNOSTIC ($30.00), CAP/ROTOR/PLUGS/WIRES REPLACED ($72.29), NEW STARTER ($32.89), FUEL FILTER ($17.89), VACCUM TEST ($42.69), BATTERY CHARGE CHECK (FREE), ALTINATOR TEST (FREE) AND MY CAR STILL STALLS AND IS HARD TO START. PLEASE CONTATC...

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE REPLACED THE EGR VALVE ($77.29), TPS ($29.89), HAD A DIAGNOSTIC ($30.00), CAP/ROTOR/PLUGS/WIRES REPLACED ($72.29), NEW STARTER ($32.89), FUEL FILTER ($17.89), VACCUM TEST ($42.69), BATTERY CHARGE CHECK (FREE), ALTINATOR TEST (FREE) AND MY CAR STILL STALLS AND IS HARD TO START. PLEASE CONTATC...

Nov 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS, SLIPS. YH

Nov 22, 1999 Suspension

NOISE COMING FROM FRONT AND REAR END ON HARD TURNING. YH

Nov 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS, SLIPS. YH

Nov 22, 1999 Suspension

NOISE COMING FROM FRONT AND REAR END ON HARD TURNING. YH

Nov 2, 1998 Power Train Crash

SPEED CONTROL - ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAVE EITHER STEPPED ON BRAKE OR PRESSED OFF SWITCH TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE VEHICLE INCREASED SPEED BACK TO THE SETTING OF 65MPH. ONCE THIS HAPPENED IN A CONSTRUCTION AREA WITH A LARGE VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM - ON 10-27-1998, AF...

Nov 2, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SPEED CONTROL - ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAVE EITHER STEPPED ON BRAKE OR PRESSED OFF SWITCH TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE VEHICLE INCREASED SPEED BACK TO THE SETTING OF 65MPH. ONCE THIS HAPPENED IN A CONSTRUCTION AREA WITH A LARGE VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM - ON 10-27-1998, AF...

Nov 2, 1998 Power Train Crash

SPEED CONTROL - ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAVE EITHER STEPPED ON BRAKE OR PRESSED OFF SWITCH TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE VEHICLE INCREASED SPEED BACK TO THE SETTING OF 65MPH. ONCE THIS HAPPENED IN A CONSTRUCTION AREA WITH A LARGE VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM - ON 10-27-1998, AF...

Nov 2, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SPEED CONTROL - ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAVE EITHER STEPPED ON BRAKE OR PRESSED OFF SWITCH TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE VEHICLE INCREASED SPEED BACK TO THE SETTING OF 65MPH. ONCE THIS HAPPENED IN A CONSTRUCTION AREA WITH A LARGE VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM - ON 10-27-1998, AF...

Aug 6, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION AND INJURIES.

Aug 6, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION AND INJURIES.

Jun 29, 1998 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Jun 29, 1998 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Jun 25, 1998 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINING OF STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP AT TIMES. ALSO THE WHEEL MUST BE ALIGNED TO REMOVE THE KEY. CONSUMER HAS TO MOVE WHEEL BACK AND FORTH IN ORDER TO GET THE WHEEL TO MOVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINING OF STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP AT TIMES. ALSO THE WHEEL MUST BE ALIGNED TO REMOVE THE KEY. CONSUMER HAS TO MOVE WHEEL BACK AND FORTH IN ORDER TO GET THE WHEEL TO MOVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 19, 1997 Power Train

PLASTIC LINKAGE GROMMET FAILED DUE TO DETERIORATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION.

Nov 19, 1997 Power Train

PLASTIC LINKAGE GROMMET FAILED DUE TO DETERIORATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION.

Sep 24, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO ITS CAPACITY OCCASIONALLY IT OVERFLOWS INTO THE HOSE INSIDE TRUNK AREA AND EXITS THROUGH THIS COMPARTMENT. NON- DRAINAGE OF FUEL. THIS ALLOW FUMES TO OVERCOME OCCUPANTS (CAUSING SICKNESS.) FINALE: RUPTURED HOSE. *AK

Sep 24, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO ITS CAPACITY OCCASIONALLY IT OVERFLOWS INTO THE HOSE INSIDE TRUNK AREA AND EXITS THROUGH THIS COMPARTMENT. NON- DRAINAGE OF FUEL. THIS ALLOW FUMES TO OVERCOME OCCUPANTS (CAUSING SICKNESS.) FINALE: RUPTURED HOSE. *AK

Sep 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS BEEN WORKED ON SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, REPAIR MAN STATES NO MORE CAN BE DONE. *SLC

Sep 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS BEEN WORKED ON SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, REPAIR MAN STATES NO MORE CAN BE DONE. *SLC

Apr 17, 1997 Seat Belts

OWNER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS FAULTY AND THAT IT WONT LATCH, OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT HE HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE OFTEN WITH THIS SEATBELT AND HE IS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. *AK

Apr 17, 1997 Seat Belts

OWNER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS FAULTY AND THAT IT WONT LATCH, OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT HE HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE OFTEN WITH THIS SEATBELT AND HE IS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN BOLTS, MOUNT TILT HOUSING TO STEERING COLUMN OUTER TUBE LOOSENED, CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL TO CONTINUE STAYING ON. AN UNSAFE CONTROL PROBLEM COULD RESULT WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN BOLTS, MOUNT TILT HOUSING TO STEERING COLUMN OUTER TUBE LOOSENED, CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL TO CONTINUE STAYING ON. AN UNSAFE CONTROL PROBLEM COULD RESULT WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING AND THEN THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

Nov 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING AND THEN THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Visibility

THE WATER: HEATER CORE LEAKED. *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Visibility

THE WATER: HEATER CORE LEAKED. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL AUGUST, 5TH. ON AUGUST 25, VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. RECALL (96V-071). *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.

Aug 28, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL AUGUST, 5TH. ON AUGUST 25, VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. RECALL (96V-071). *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.

Aug 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL NOTICE NOT RECEIVED.

Aug 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL NOTICE NOT RECEIVED.

Jul 15, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONING WHEN CRUISE FAILS TO DISENGAGE UPON APPYING BRAKES. *AK

Jul 15, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONING WHEN CRUISE FAILS TO DISENGAGE UPON APPYING BRAKES. *AK

Jun 25, 1996 Visibility

THE HEATER FAN MOTOR SWITCH FAILED, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 25, 1996 Visibility

THE HEATER FAN MOTOR SWITCH FAILED, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 24, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE PAN THAT HOLDS OIL RUSTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK CONSUMER STATES THE LEAK IS SO BAD THAT IT LEAVES A TRAIL WHEREVER IT IS DRIVEN. *SLC

Jun 24, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE PAN THAT HOLDS OIL RUSTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK CONSUMER STATES THE LEAK IS SO BAD THAT IT LEAVES A TRAIL WHEREVER IT IS DRIVEN. *SLC

May 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.

May 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.

May 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. *DH

May 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. *DH

May 15, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHES WHILE DRIVING. *K

May 15, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHES WHILE DRIVING. *K

May 15, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHES WHILE DRIVING. *K

May 15, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHES WHILE DRIVING. *K

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING FOR 15 MINUTES, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY HAS TOTALED VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING FOR 15 MINUTES, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY HAS TOTALED VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF TILT STEERING COLUMN AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED AND BURNT INSULATION DUE TO LOOSE CONTACT RIVET. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE WHICH MELTED IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF TILT STEERING COLUMN AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED AND BURNT INSULATION DUE TO LOOSE CONTACT RIVET. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE WHICH MELTED IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND A FIRE STARTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND ENGULED THE CAR IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCCRIBE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND A FIRE STARTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND ENGULED THE CAR IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCCRIBE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND A FIRE STARTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND ENGULED THE CAR IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCCRIBE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND A FIRE STARTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND ENGULED THE CAR IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCCRIBE. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED AND SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. POSSIBLY WIRING UNDER THE DASH. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED AND SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. POSSIBLY WIRING UNDER THE DASH. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED AND SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. POSSIBLY WIRING UNDER THE DASH. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED AND SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. POSSIBLY WIRING UNDER THE DASH. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELTS ARE FAILING, THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT STAY LATCHED AND THE CENTER WILL NOT STAY LATCHED.*AK

Feb 27, 1996 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELTS ARE FAILING, THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT STAY LATCHED AND THE CENTER WILL NOT STAY LATCHED.*AK

Feb 27, 1996 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELTS ARE FAILING, THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT STAY LATCHED AND THE CENTER WILL NOT STAY LATCHED.*AK

Feb 27, 1996 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELTS ARE FAILING, THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT STAY LATCHED AND THE CENTER WILL NOT STAY LATCHED.*AK

Feb 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. TT

Feb 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. TT

Oct 12, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DON'T RETRACT BACK AND TIGTHEN UP . TT

Oct 12, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DON'T RETRACT BACK AND TIGTHEN UP . TT

Oct 11, 1995 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT PART OF SEAT FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER IN PLACE DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES. *DSH

Oct 11, 1995 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT PART OF SEAT FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER IN PLACE DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES. *DSH

Sep 9, 1995 Electrical System

A PLUG CONNECTOR TO THE ALTERNATOR MELTED DOWN CAUSED CAR TO SHUT OFF . TT

Sep 9, 1995 Electrical System

A PLUG CONNECTOR TO THE ALTERNATOR MELTED DOWN CAUSED CAR TO SHUT OFF . TT

Feb 21, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS IN VEHICLE ARE FAILING. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS IN VEHICLE ARE FAILING. TT