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Mar 9, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 300,000 mi

The contact owns a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the pedal became spongy. Additionally, the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a leak comin...

Mar 9, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 300,000 mi

The contact owns a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the pedal became spongy. Additionally, the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a leak comin...

Apr 3, 2020 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION DETACHED AT THE BALL JOINT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKE DUST COVER TO PUNCTURE THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE CA...

Apr 3, 2020 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION DETACHED AT THE BALL JOINT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKE DUST COVER TO PUNCTURE THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE CA...

Apr 3, 2020 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION DETACHED AT THE BALL JOINT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKE DUST COVER TO PUNCTURE THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE CA...

Apr 3, 2020 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION DETACHED AT THE BALL JOINT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKE DUST COVER TO PUNCTURE THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE CA...

Jan 7, 2018 Engine Fire 112,845 mi

AFTER DRIVING 30 MILES, I PARKED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY AT MY HOME. APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE ENGINE HOOD. I ATTEMPTED TO UNLATCH THE HOOD BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUE TO THE UNLATCH CABLE BEING DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. THE FIRE HAD MELTED A BIG HOL...

Jan 7, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 112,845 mi

AFTER DRIVING 30 MILES, I PARKED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY AT MY HOME. APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE ENGINE HOOD. I ATTEMPTED TO UNLATCH THE HOOD BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUE TO THE UNLATCH CABLE BEING DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. THE FIRE HAD MELTED A BIG HOL...

Jan 7, 2018 Engine Fire 112,845 mi

AFTER DRIVING 30 MILES, I PARKED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY AT MY HOME. APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE ENGINE HOOD. I ATTEMPTED TO UNLATCH THE HOOD BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUE TO THE UNLATCH CABLE BEING DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. THE FIRE HAD MELTED A BIG HOL...

Jan 7, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 112,845 mi

AFTER DRIVING 30 MILES, I PARKED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY AT MY HOME. APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE ENGINE HOOD. I ATTEMPTED TO UNLATCH THE HOOD BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUE TO THE UNLATCH CABLE BEING DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. THE FIRE HAD MELTED A BIG HOL...

May 2, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

HOLD LATCH BROKE A NUMBER OF DAYS AGO, ONE DAY DRIVING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE HOOD FLEW UP AND SMASHED MY WINDSHIELD. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY FUEL PUMP CAUGHT ON FIRE, I HAD NO IDEA UNTIL I GOT UNDER THE CAR BECAUSE IT DIDN'T WANT TO START. I'M GLAD TO BE ALIVE FROM THE FIRE, THE CAR COULD HAVE BLOW...

May 2, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

HOLD LATCH BROKE A NUMBER OF DAYS AGO, ONE DAY DRIVING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE HOOD FLEW UP AND SMASHED MY WINDSHIELD. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY FUEL PUMP CAUGHT ON FIRE, I HAD NO IDEA UNTIL I GOT UNDER THE CAR BECAUSE IT DIDN'T WANT TO START. I'M GLAD TO BE ALIVE FROM THE FIRE, THE CAR COULD HAVE BLOW...

May 2, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

HOLD LATCH BROKE A NUMBER OF DAYS AGO, ONE DAY DRIVING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE HOOD FLEW UP AND SMASHED MY WINDSHIELD. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY FUEL PUMP CAUGHT ON FIRE, I HAD NO IDEA UNTIL I GOT UNDER THE CAR BECAUSE IT DIDN'T WANT TO START. I'M GLAD TO BE ALIVE FROM THE FIRE, THE CAR COULD HAVE BLOW...

May 2, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

HOLD LATCH BROKE A NUMBER OF DAYS AGO, ONE DAY DRIVING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE HOOD FLEW UP AND SMASHED MY WINDSHIELD. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY FUEL PUMP CAUGHT ON FIRE, I HAD NO IDEA UNTIL I GOT UNDER THE CAR BECAUSE IT DIDN'T WANT TO START. I'M GLAD TO BE ALIVE FROM THE FIRE, THE CAR COULD HAVE BLOW...

May 2, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

HOLD LATCH BROKE A NUMBER OF DAYS AGO, ONE DAY DRIVING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE HOOD FLEW UP AND SMASHED MY WINDSHIELD. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY FUEL PUMP CAUGHT ON FIRE, I HAD NO IDEA UNTIL I GOT UNDER THE CAR BECAUSE IT DIDN'T WANT TO START. I'M GLAD TO BE ALIVE FROM THE FIRE, THE CAR COULD HAVE BLOW...

May 2, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

HOLD LATCH BROKE A NUMBER OF DAYS AGO, ONE DAY DRIVING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE HOOD FLEW UP AND SMASHED MY WINDSHIELD. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY FUEL PUMP CAUGHT ON FIRE, I HAD NO IDEA UNTIL I GOT UNDER THE CAR BECAUSE IT DIDN'T WANT TO START. I'M GLAD TO BE ALIVE FROM THE FIRE, THE CAR COULD HAVE BLOW...

Nov 13, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, SIZE: P235/75R-15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. SUDDENLY, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. T...

Nov 13, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, SIZE: P235/75R-15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. SUDDENLY, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. T...

Apr 4, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING ENGAGED. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. AFTER RESTARTING, THE V...

Apr 4, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING ENGAGED. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. AFTER RESTARTING, THE V...

Nov 16, 2011 Structure 124,661 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE HOOD POPPED OPEN, IMPAIRING THE CONTACT'S VISION OF THE ROADWAY AND SHATTERING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE HOOD BUT THE LAT...

Nov 16, 2011 Structure 124,661 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE HOOD POPPED OPEN, IMPAIRING THE CONTACT'S VISION OF THE ROADWAY AND SHATTERING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE HOOD BUT THE LAT...

May 12, 2011 Exterior Lighting

ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS WHILE DRIVING MY 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE WENT OUT LEAVING ME WITHOUT LIGHTS FOR SEVERAL MONENTS. I DO NOT KNOW THE REASON WHY THIS IS KEEPS OCCURRING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY OTHERS WITH SIMILAR YEAR MODEL FORD VEHICLES THAT THEY HAVE HA...

May 12, 2011 Exterior Lighting

ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS WHILE DRIVING MY 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE WENT OUT LEAVING ME WITHOUT LIGHTS FOR SEVERAL MONENTS. I DO NOT KNOW THE REASON WHY THIS IS KEEPS OCCURRING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY OTHERS WITH SIMILAR YEAR MODEL FORD VEHICLES THAT THEY HAVE HA...

Jul 17, 2010 Electrical System Fire 128,000 mi

1994 CROWN VICTORIA ERUPTED INTO FLAMES WHEN STARTED. FIRST SMOKE CAME FROM THE DASHBOARD THEN FLAMES. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND SO THE SIDING ON THE HOUSE MELTED. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. THIS HAPPENED YESTERDAY JULY, 16, 2010. *TR

Jul 17, 2010 Electrical System Fire 128,000 mi

1994 CROWN VICTORIA ERUPTED INTO FLAMES WHEN STARTED. FIRST SMOKE CAME FROM THE DASHBOARD THEN FLAMES. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND SO THE SIDING ON THE HOUSE MELTED. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. THIS HAPPENED YESTERDAY JULY, 16, 2010. *TR

Jun 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 42,730 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR FOR RECALL 08V051000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL WAS PERFORMED, THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPA...

Jun 10, 2010 Electrical System 42,730 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR FOR RECALL 08V051000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL WAS PERFORMED, THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPA...

Jun 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 42,730 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR FOR RECALL 08V051000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL WAS PERFORMED, THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPA...

Jun 10, 2010 Electrical System 42,730 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR FOR RECALL 08V051000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL WAS PERFORMED, THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPA...

Dec 18, 2009 Exterior Lighting

JULY OF 2008 I PURCHASED REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHTS (NOT LAMPS) FROM AUTOPARTS WAREHOUSE.COM. I BELIEVE THE BRAND NAME WAS "DEPO". I BELIEVE THE PART NUMBERS ARE 331-1117R & 331-1117L. THE METAL REFLECTORS INSIDE BOTH UNITS MELTED THEIR PLASTIC STANTIONS AND BECAME LOOSE WHICH ENABLED THEM TO REPEATEDL...

Dec 18, 2009 Exterior Lighting

JULY OF 2008 I PURCHASED REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHTS (NOT LAMPS) FROM AUTOPARTS WAREHOUSE.COM. I BELIEVE THE BRAND NAME WAS "DEPO". I BELIEVE THE PART NUMBERS ARE 331-1117R & 331-1117L. THE METAL REFLECTORS INSIDE BOTH UNITS MELTED THEIR PLASTIC STANTIONS AND BECAME LOOSE WHICH ENABLED THEM TO REPEATEDL...

Jul 1, 2009 Suspension 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE VERY NOISY WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. HE SUGGESTED THAT THEY MAY BE RUSTY DUE TO THE HIGH PITCH NOISE HE HEARS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE BALL JOINTS AND STATED THAT THEY...

Jul 1, 2009 Suspension 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE VERY NOISY WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. HE SUGGESTED THAT THEY MAY BE RUSTY DUE TO THE HIGH PITCH NOISE HE HEARS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE BALL JOINTS AND STATED THAT THEY...

Jul 1, 2009 Suspension 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE VERY NOISY WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. HE SUGGESTED THAT THEY MAY BE RUSTY DUE TO THE HIGH PITCH NOISE HE HEARS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE BALL JOINTS AND STATED THAT THEY...

Jul 1, 2009 Suspension 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE VERY NOISY WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. HE SUGGESTED THAT THEY MAY BE RUSTY DUE TO THE HIGH PITCH NOISE HE HEARS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE BALL JOINTS AND STATED THAT THEY...

Mar 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CONTINUED TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INVESTIGATED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKING HARDWARE SEPARATED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE AFFECTED THE AXLE. THE...

Mar 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CONTINUED TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INVESTIGATED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKING HARDWARE SEPARATED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE AFFECTED THE AXLE. THE...

Jun 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 144,271 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007, SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL DISCONNECTED. IN MARCH OF 2008, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS AVAILA...

Jun 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 144,271 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007, SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL DISCONNECTED. IN MARCH OF 2008, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS AVAILA...

May 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. TWO VEHICLES PARKED NEAR THE BURNING VEHICLE RECEIVED PAINT DAMAGE, AND WERE REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY. SHE HAS REPORTS FROM HER INSU...

May 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. TWO VEHICLES PARKED NEAR THE BURNING VEHICLE RECEIVED PAINT DAMAGE, AND WERE REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY. SHE HAS REPORTS FROM HER INSU...

Apr 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

ON THE DATE NOTED, I PARKED MY 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA IN MY DRIVEWAY SHUT IT OFF AND WENT INSIDE TO PERFORM SOME ERRANDS. WHILE INSIDE I HEARD A LARGE BOOM, FOLLOWED BY A CAR HORN SOUNDING INTERMITTENTLY. I RAN TO THE WINDOW EXPECTING TO SEE A VEHICLE CRASH BY MY HOUSE AND SAW FLAMES SHOOTING THRO...

Apr 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

ON THE DATE NOTED, I PARKED MY 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA IN MY DRIVEWAY SHUT IT OFF AND WENT INSIDE TO PERFORM SOME ERRANDS. WHILE INSIDE I HEARD A LARGE BOOM, FOLLOWED BY A CAR HORN SOUNDING INTERMITTENTLY. I RAN TO THE WINDOW EXPECTING TO SEE A VEHICLE CRASH BY MY HOUSE AND SAW FLAMES SHOOTING THRO...

Mar 26, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ON 03/2008. AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT, HE WAS TOLD THAT A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK COULD NOT BE PERFORMED ON HIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE ABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR...

Mar 26, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ON 03/2008. AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT, HE WAS TOLD THAT A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK COULD NOT BE PERFORMED ON HIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE ABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR...

Mar 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN OCTOBER OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. FORD STATED EVERY MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THE PURCHASE DAT...

Mar 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN OCTOBER OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. FORD STATED EVERY MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THE PURCHASE DAT...

Mar 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND THEN DRIVE, AND THE VEHICLE INSTANTLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET BEFORE IT STRUC...

Mar 5, 2008 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND THEN DRIVE, AND THE VEHICLE INSTANTLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET BEFORE IT STRUC...

Mar 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND THEN DRIVE, AND THE VEHICLE INSTANTLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET BEFORE IT STRUC...

Mar 5, 2008 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND THEN DRIVE, AND THE VEHICLE INSTANTLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET BEFORE IT STRUC...

Feb 28, 2008 Electrical System Fire 82,390 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR A DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. SHE RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. ON FEBRUARY 22, 2008, THE CONTACT HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTI...

Feb 28, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 82,390 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR A DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. SHE RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. ON FEBRUARY 22, 2008, THE CONTACT HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTI...

Feb 28, 2008 Electrical System Fire 82,390 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR A DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. SHE RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. ON FEBRUARY 22, 2008, THE CONTACT HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTI...

Feb 28, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 82,390 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR A DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. SHE RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. ON FEBRUARY 22, 2008, THE CONTACT HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTI...

Jan 31, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT HAS CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO FIND OUT WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, BUT H...

Jan 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT HAS CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO FIND OUT WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, BUT H...

Jan 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT HAS CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO FIND OUT WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, BUT H...

Jan 31, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT HAS CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO FIND OUT WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, BUT H...

Jan 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT HAS CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO FIND OUT WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, BUT H...

Jan 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT HAS CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO FIND OUT WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, BUT H...

Jan 30, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED FORD EVERY MONTH THEREAFTER, ONLY TO BE INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2002. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO D...

Jan 30, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED FORD EVERY MONTH THEREAFTER, ONLY TO BE INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2002. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO D...

Dec 20, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000(VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS...

Dec 20, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000(VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS...

Oct 9, 2007 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SQUEAKED AND SQUEALED. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO PROVIDE DETAILED FAILURE INFORMATION. SHE STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SUSPENSION: FRONT CONTROL UP...

Oct 9, 2007 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SQUEAKED AND SQUEALED. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO PROVIDE DETAILED FAILURE INFORMATION. SHE STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SUSPENSION: FRONT CONTROL UP...

Oct 9, 2007 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SQUEAKED AND SQUEALED. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO PROVIDE DETAILED FAILURE INFORMATION. SHE STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SUSPENSION: FRONT CONTROL UP...

Oct 9, 2007 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SQUEAKED AND SQUEALED. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO PROVIDE DETAILED FAILURE INFORMATION. SHE STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SUSPENSION: FRONT CONTROL UP...

Oct 9, 2007 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SQUEAKED AND SQUEALED. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO PROVIDE DETAILED FAILURE INFORMATION. SHE STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SUSPENSION: FRONT CONTROL UP...

Oct 9, 2007 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SQUEAKED AND SQUEALED. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO PROVIDE DETAILED FAILURE INFORMATION. SHE STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SUSPENSION: FRONT CONTROL UP...

Sep 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 128,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. ON MAY 31, 2007, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE SMOKE TURNED INTO FLAMES AND ENGULFED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT JUST RECENTLY RECEIVED NH...

Sep 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 128,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. ON MAY 31, 2007, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE SMOKE TURNED INTO FLAMES AND ENGULFED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT JUST RECENTLY RECEIVED NH...

Mar 6, 2007 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE DROVE INTO THE CONTACT' VEHICLE S LANE AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE CONTACT'S HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE WEARING A SEAT BELT. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT HAS A POLICE ...

Mar 6, 2007 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE DROVE INTO THE CONTACT' VEHICLE S LANE AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE CONTACT'S HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE WEARING A SEAT BELT. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT HAS A POLICE ...

Jan 30, 2006 Suspension 133,700 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MADE A RATTLING NOISE. THE CONTACT RECOGNIZED THE NOISE FROM HAVING THE DRIVER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACED LAST YEAR DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. ...

Jan 30, 2006 Suspension 133,700 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MADE A RATTLING NOISE. THE CONTACT RECOGNIZED THE NOISE FROM HAVING THE DRIVER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACED LAST YEAR DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. ...

Oct 31, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 111,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. IT WAS PARKED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR AND FORTY MINUTES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE HAS BEEN NO INVESTIGATION AS TO WHY THIS OCCURRED.*A...

Oct 31, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 111,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. IT WAS PARKED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR AND FORTY MINUTES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE HAS BEEN NO INVESTIGATION AS TO WHY THIS OCCURRED.*A...

Sep 9, 2005 Steering 94,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE TIE ROD FELL OFF THE VEHICLE ON MAY 1, 2005. THE REPAIR SHOP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVING DIFFERENTLY BEFORE TIE ROD FELL OUT. WAS SITTING IN A PARKING SPOT, AND WAS JUST BACKING OUT WHEN TIE ROD FELL OUT. *AK *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Steering 94,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE TIE ROD FELL OFF THE VEHICLE ON MAY 1, 2005. THE REPAIR SHOP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVING DIFFERENTLY BEFORE TIE ROD FELL OUT. WAS SITTING IN A PARKING SPOT, AND WAS JUST BACKING OUT WHEN TIE ROD FELL OUT. *AK *NM

Aug 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 85,000 mi

1994 CROWN VICTORIA CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR *JB

Aug 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 85,000 mi

1994 CROWN VICTORIA CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR *JB

Aug 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 77,668 mi

ON THE EVENING OF AUGUST 14, 2005, A NEIGHBOR INFORMED MY FAMILY THAT OUR PARKED 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, VIN NUMBER [XXX], HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. IT MAY BE ON FIRE. I CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR/CYLINDER AREA OF THE ENG...

Aug 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 77,668 mi

ON THE EVENING OF AUGUST 14, 2005, A NEIGHBOR INFORMED MY FAMILY THAT OUR PARKED 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, VIN NUMBER [XXX], HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. IT MAY BE ON FIRE. I CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR/CYLINDER AREA OF THE ENG...

Sep 20, 2004 Suspension

A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PASSENGER 'S SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION.*AK

Sep 20, 2004 Suspension

A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PASSENGER 'S SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION.*AK

Sep 20, 2004 Suspension

A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PASSENGER 'S SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION.*AK

Sep 20, 2004 Suspension

A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PASSENGER 'S SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION.*AK

Mar 29, 2004 Steering 112,000 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM (TIE ROD) BALL JOINT CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS CONTROLLABLE AND PULLED TO THE SHOULDER. IT WAS LATER TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE.*AK A CHECK OF TSBS/RECALLS REVEALED THAT FORD HAD INITIATED A RECALL FOR CERTAIN CROWN VICTORIAS, SPE...

Mar 29, 2004 Steering 112,000 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM (TIE ROD) BALL JOINT CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS CONTROLLABLE AND PULLED TO THE SHOULDER. IT WAS LATER TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE.*AK A CHECK OF TSBS/RECALLS REVEALED THAT FORD HAD INITIATED A RECALL FOR CERTAIN CROWN VICTORIAS, SPE...

Feb 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION YET NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NM

Feb 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION YET NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NM

Jan 8, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL 021003000 FOR THE FUEL TANK, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT A POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL LETTER WAS SENT WITH THE VEHICLE'S VIN WAS SENT.*AK FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS ADMITTED IN A LETTER THAT THERE IS A DEFECT. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FO...

Jan 8, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL 021003000 FOR THE FUEL TANK, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT A POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL LETTER WAS SENT WITH THE VEHICLE'S VIN WAS SENT.*AK FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS ADMITTED IN A LETTER THAT THERE IS A DEFECT. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FO...

Nov 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. PLEASE ADD ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *NL...

Nov 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. PLEASE ADD ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *NL...

Oct 8, 2003 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIRBAG IN AN ACCIDENT, WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY. ACCIDENT WAS A LEFT SIDE FRONTAL IMPACT OF 30-35 MPH, FORCEFUL ENOUGH FOR AIRBAG TO DEPLOY.(TEXAS POLICE DEPT.) THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *JB

Oct 8, 2003 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIRBAG IN AN ACCIDENT, WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY. ACCIDENT WAS A LEFT SIDE FRONTAL IMPACT OF 30-35 MPH, FORCEFUL ENOUGH FOR AIRBAG TO DEPLOY.(TEXAS POLICE DEPT.) THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *JB

Jul 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

1- HEADLIGHT COVERS TURNING YELLOW THREE TIMES I REPLACED THEM 2 -SMELL OF GAS AFTER FUELING - STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN TURNING.*AK

Jul 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

1- HEADLIGHT COVERS TURNING YELLOW THREE TIMES I REPLACED THEM 2 -SMELL OF GAS AFTER FUELING - STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN TURNING.*AK

Jul 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

1- HEADLIGHT COVERS TURNING YELLOW THREE TIMES I REPLACED THEM 2 -SMELL OF GAS AFTER FUELING - STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN TURNING.*AK

Jul 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

1- HEADLIGHT COVERS TURNING YELLOW THREE TIMES I REPLACED THEM 2 -SMELL OF GAS AFTER FUELING - STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN TURNING.*AK

Feb 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION REGARDING THE GAS TANK PROBLEMS.*DT *JB

Feb 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION REGARDING THE GAS TANK PROBLEMS.*DT *JB

Jan 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, STRONG GAS FUMES FILLED THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NLM *SCC

Jan 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, STRONG GAS FUMES FILLED THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NLM *SCC

Jan 7, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel

CONSUMER STATES THAT IF VEHICLE GETS HIT IN THE REAR AT 30 MPH IT EXPLODE. FORD RECOGNIZES PROBLEM BUT ARE ONLY HONORING POLICE FLEET. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 7, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel

CONSUMER STATES THAT IF VEHICLE GETS HIT IN THE REAR AT 30 MPH IT EXPLODE. FORD RECOGNIZES PROBLEM BUT ARE ONLY HONORING POLICE FLEET. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Oct 30, 2002 Steering

THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, WHEN HE HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THEN FOUND THE TIE ROD ON THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT IF HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN LIFE THREATENING DUE TO A LOSS OF CONTROL. *SCC

Oct 30, 2002 Steering

THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, WHEN HE HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THEN FOUND THE TIE ROD ON THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT IF HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN LIFE THREATENING DUE TO A LOSS OF CONTROL. *SCC

Oct 3, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT THERE WAS A NOISE HEARD UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT TIE ROD WAS ON THE GROUND. CONSUMER LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. NLM JLG

Oct 3, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT THERE WAS A NOISE HEARD UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT TIE ROD WAS ON THE GROUND. CONSUMER LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. NLM JLG

Aug 29, 2002 Air Bags

VEHICLE USED IN POLICE TRAINING AT ACADEMY SETTING. DATE OF TRAINING, NIGHT, CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATING PROCEDURE. RECRUIT IN PASSENGER FRONT SEAT, 2 RECRUITS IN BACK SEAT. ENTERED SKID PAN, WET, INTO 360 DEGREE UNDERSTEER SKID. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S WENT TO RIGHT AND PROPELLED REAR V...

Aug 29, 2002 Air Bags

VEHICLE USED IN POLICE TRAINING AT ACADEMY SETTING. DATE OF TRAINING, NIGHT, CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATING PROCEDURE. RECRUIT IN PASSENGER FRONT SEAT, 2 RECRUITS IN BACK SEAT. ENTERED SKID PAN, WET, INTO 360 DEGREE UNDERSTEER SKID. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S WENT TO RIGHT AND PROPELLED REAR V...

Aug 22, 2002 Suspension

BALL JOINT ON RIGHT SIDE SEPARATED FROM LOWER CONTROL ARM. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT IDENTIFIED BY FORD AS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FAULTY BALL JOINTS. I AM REPORTING THIS TO IDENTIFY THERE MAYBE OTHER VEHICLES WITH BALL JOINT PROBLEMS.*AK

Aug 22, 2002 Suspension

BALL JOINT ON RIGHT SIDE SEPARATED FROM LOWER CONTROL ARM. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT IDENTIFIED BY FORD AS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FAULTY BALL JOINTS. I AM REPORTING THIS TO IDENTIFY THERE MAYBE OTHER VEHICLES WITH BALL JOINT PROBLEMS.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINED ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS INSTALLED A UNROTTLED POSITION SENSOR TO MONITOR THE OCCURRENCE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINED ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS INSTALLED A UNROTTLED POSITION SENSOR TO MONITOR THE OCCURRENCE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINED ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS INSTALLED A UNROTTLED POSITION SENSOR TO MONITOR THE OCCURRENCE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINED ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS INSTALLED A UNROTTLED POSITION SENSOR TO MONITOR THE OCCURRENCE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 17, 2002 Parking Brake

WHEN BRAKING LIGHTLY BRAKES FELT LIKE THEY WERE APPLIED HARD. MECHANIC STATED THE PARK BRAKE CABLE HAD SNAPPED AND THE HOUSING AND CABLE WERE WRAPPED AROUND THE LEFT DISC BRAKE. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Parking Brake

WHEN BRAKING LIGHTLY BRAKES FELT LIKE THEY WERE APPLIED HARD. MECHANIC STATED THE PARK BRAKE CABLE HAD SNAPPED AND THE HOUSING AND CABLE WERE WRAPPED AROUND THE LEFT DISC BRAKE. NLM

Apr 16, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HAD VEHICLE ALIGNED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD. FORD ADJUSTED STEERING BOX, AND STATED THAT REPLACING GEAR BOX MAY NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER LOWERED THE TIRE PRESSURE AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION...

Apr 16, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HAD VEHICLE ALIGNED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD. FORD ADJUSTED STEERING BOX, AND STATED THAT REPLACING GEAR BOX MAY NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER LOWERED THE TIRE PRESSURE AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION...

Apr 16, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HAD VEHICLE ALIGNED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD. FORD ADJUSTED STEERING BOX, AND STATED THAT REPLACING GEAR BOX MAY NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER LOWERED THE TIRE PRESSURE AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION...

Apr 16, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HAD VEHICLE ALIGNED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD. FORD ADJUSTED STEERING BOX, AND STATED THAT REPLACING GEAR BOX MAY NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER LOWERED THE TIRE PRESSURE AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION...

Apr 2, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP TO THE GROUND, CONSUMERS STEERING THEN BECAME REDUCED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SIDESWIPE A TREE, AND ALSO THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A LARGE SLASH BEING IN THE TIRE, ON FE...

Apr 2, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP TO THE GROUND, CONSUMERS STEERING THEN BECAME REDUCED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SIDESWIPE A TREE, AND ALSO THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A LARGE SLASH BEING IN THE TIRE, ON FE...

Apr 2, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP TO THE GROUND, CONSUMERS STEERING THEN BECAME REDUCED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SIDESWIPE A TREE, AND ALSO THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A LARGE SLASH BEING IN THE TIRE, ON FE...

Apr 2, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP TO THE GROUND, CONSUMERS STEERING THEN BECAME REDUCED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SIDESWIPE A TREE, AND ALSO THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A LARGE SLASH BEING IN THE TIRE, ON FE...

Mar 21, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHEN SWITCHING HEADLIGHTS FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OUT UNTIL LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED BACK TO LOW BEAM. HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. AT THIS TIME IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. *YH

Mar 21, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHEN SWITCHING HEADLIGHTS FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OUT UNTIL LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED BACK TO LOW BEAM. HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. AT THIS TIME IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. *YH

Mar 21, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHEN SWITCHING HEADLIGHTS FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OUT UNTIL LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED BACK TO LOW BEAM. HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. AT THIS TIME IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. *YH

Mar 21, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHEN SWITCHING HEADLIGHTS FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OUT UNTIL LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED BACK TO LOW BEAM. HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. AT THIS TIME IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. *YH

Mar 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE KNOW OF SEVERAL POLICE DEPTS WHO HAVE THESE CARS AND SIMILAR FAILURES. YET NO DEALER IS WILLING TO REPORT TO FORD OR FORD WONT RECALL A LIFE OF A POLICE OFFICER COULD BE ENDED IF THIS FAILURE IS DURING A CHASE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE KNOW OF SEVERAL POLICE DEPTS WHO HAVE THESE CARS AND SIMILAR FAILURES. YET NO DEALER IS WILLING TO REPORT TO FORD OR FORD WONT RECALL A LIFE OF A POLICE OFFICER COULD BE ENDED IF THIS FAILURE IS DURING A CHASE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 7, 2002 Seats

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV ERVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 7, 2002 Seats

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV ERVEHICLE. *AK

Feb 22, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEELS MALFUNCTIONED. WHEELS WENT OUTWARD AND LANDED UP, FACING PAVEMENT ON THE SIDES. *AK THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILURE CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP AND DAMAGED TWO DOORS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE UNDERNEATH WAS MAKING A GRI...

Feb 22, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEELS MALFUNCTIONED. WHEELS WENT OUTWARD AND LANDED UP, FACING PAVEMENT ON THE SIDES. *AK THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILURE CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP AND DAMAGED TWO DOORS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE UNDERNEATH WAS MAKING A GRI...

Feb 20, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STARTS TO ACCELERATE HIGHER SPEED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Feb 20, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STARTS TO ACCELERATE HIGHER SPEED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Jan 24, 2002 Seats

POLICE CRUISER, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DRIVER'S SEAT SEPARATED FROM TRACK, DRIVER ENDED UP IN BACK SEAT. CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK AND BACK STRAIN. DEALER DETERMINED SEAT HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO METAL FATIGUE ON BOTTOM , COULD NOT BE REPAIRED.*AK

Jan 24, 2002 Seats

POLICE CRUISER, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DRIVER'S SEAT SEPARATED FROM TRACK, DRIVER ENDED UP IN BACK SEAT. CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK AND BACK STRAIN. DEALER DETERMINED SEAT HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO METAL FATIGUE ON BOTTOM , COULD NOT BE REPAIRED.*AK

Oct 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PLASTIC FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE COMPLETELY CLOUDED, AS A RESULT THE BEAMS EMANATING FROM THE HEADLAMPS ARE INSUFFICENT TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROADWAY, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE PLASTIC IS DEFECTIVE, RATHER THAN THE WATER INFILTRATION OF ANY OTHER EXPLANATION, CONSUMER REQUES...

Oct 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PLASTIC FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE COMPLETELY CLOUDED, AS A RESULT THE BEAMS EMANATING FROM THE HEADLAMPS ARE INSUFFICENT TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROADWAY, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE PLASTIC IS DEFECTIVE, RATHER THAN THE WATER INFILTRATION OF ANY OTHER EXPLANATION, CONSUMER REQUES...

Oct 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PLASTIC FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE COMPLETELY CLOUDED, AS A RESULT THE BEAMS EMANATING FROM THE HEADLAMPS ARE INSUFFICENT TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROADWAY, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE PLASTIC IS DEFECTIVE, RATHER THAN THE WATER INFILTRATION OF ANY OTHER EXPLANATION, CONSUMER REQUES...

Oct 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PLASTIC FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE COMPLETELY CLOUDED, AS A RESULT THE BEAMS EMANATING FROM THE HEADLAMPS ARE INSUFFICENT TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROADWAY, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE PLASTIC IS DEFECTIVE, RATHER THAN THE WATER INFILTRATION OF ANY OTHER EXPLANATION, CONSUMER REQUES...

Sep 5, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE COMPLETELY CLOUDED, AND AS A RESULT, THE BEAMS EMANATING FROM THE HEADLAMPS ARE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROADWAY.

Sep 5, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE COMPLETELY CLOUDED, AND AS A RESULT, THE BEAMS EMANATING FROM THE HEADLAMPS ARE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROADWAY.

Sep 5, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE COMPLETELY CLOUDED, AND AS A RESULT, THE BEAMS EMANATING FROM THE HEADLAMPS ARE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROADWAY.

Sep 5, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE COMPLETELY CLOUDED, AND AS A RESULT, THE BEAMS EMANATING FROM THE HEADLAMPS ARE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROADWAY.

Aug 15, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE, 721 RADIAL TIRES, DOT A3M3, REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH 15000-20000 MILES ON A 1994, CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. NO ACCIDENT. ON 1 AUGUST, 2001 WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION, NO ACCIDENT. *AK TIRE SIZE P215-70-...

Aug 15, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE, 721 RADIAL TIRES, DOT A3M3, REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH 15000-20000 MILES ON A 1994, CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. NO ACCIDENT. ON 1 AUGUST, 2001 WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION, NO ACCIDENT. *AK TIRE SIZE P215-70-...

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, AND WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. WITH FOOT ON BRAKE THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN.*AK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION THE KEY WOULD BE VERY WARM, THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 30000 MILES. NLM

Aug 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, AND WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. WITH FOOT ON BRAKE THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN.*AK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION THE KEY WOULD BE VERY WARM, THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 30000 MILES. NLM

Aug 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, AND WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. WITH FOOT ON BRAKE THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN.*AK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION THE KEY WOULD BE VERY WARM, THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 30000 MILES. NLM

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, AND WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. WITH FOOT ON BRAKE THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN.*AK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION THE KEY WOULD BE VERY WARM, THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 30000 MILES. NLM

Aug 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, AND WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. WITH FOOT ON BRAKE THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN.*AK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION THE KEY WOULD BE VERY WARM, THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 30000 MILES. NLM

Aug 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, AND WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. WITH FOOT ON BRAKE THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN.*AK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION THE KEY WOULD BE VERY WARM, THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 30000 MILES. NLM

Jul 8, 2001 Seats

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jul 8, 2001 Seats

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 29, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT 75 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 29, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT 75 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT SIDE BRAKE LINE BROKE WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING UP. *MJS

Apr 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT SIDE BRAKE LINE BROKE WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING UP. *MJS

Apr 9, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER SMELLED GAS, INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND LINES LEADING TO FUEL TANK ARE CORRODED. *AK

Apr 9, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER SMELLED GAS, INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND LINES LEADING TO FUEL TANK ARE CORRODED. *AK

Mar 19, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD REMAIN IN A STRAIGHT UP POSITION WHEN TURNING OFF WIPER SWITCH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNWILLING TO HELP. *AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE MOTOR FAILURE. THERE WAS NO RECALL YET EVENTHOUGH FAILURES WERE NUMEROUS. *YH

Mar 19, 2001 Tires

THE FRONT TIRES FAILED AND ONE WEEK LATER THE REAR TIRES FAILED (THE ADVANTAGE PLUS B.F. GOODRICH P21570R15-97S M+S). NLM

Mar 19, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD REMAIN IN A STRAIGHT UP POSITION WHEN TURNING OFF WIPER SWITCH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNWILLING TO HELP. *AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE MOTOR FAILURE. THERE WAS NO RECALL YET EVENTHOUGH FAILURES WERE NUMEROUS. *YH

Mar 19, 2001 Tires

THE FRONT TIRES FAILED AND ONE WEEK LATER THE REAR TIRES FAILED (THE ADVANTAGE PLUS B.F. GOODRICH P21570R15-97S M+S). NLM

Mar 8, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP IN REGARD TO RECALL 98V322000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECAL 98S37/ LOWER CONTROL ARM. DEALER REFUSED SERVICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS IN REGARD TO THIS CASE. *AK

Mar 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

TRUCK HAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR.

Mar 8, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP IN REGARD TO RECALL 98V322000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECAL 98S37/ LOWER CONTROL ARM. DEALER REFUSED SERVICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS IN REGARD TO THIS CASE. *AK

Mar 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

TRUCK HAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR.

Mar 7, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF HOME. HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR 1.5 HOURS PRIOR TO FIRE. ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD TO REST OF CAR. ENGINE, HOOD, GRILL TOTALLY MELTED. VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Mar 7, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF HOME. HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR 1.5 HOURS PRIOR TO FIRE. ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD TO REST OF CAR. ENGINE, HOOD, GRILL TOTALLY MELTED. VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Feb 21, 2001 Visibility

3 WINDOWS HAVE DROPPED DOWN ON DRIVER/PASSENENGER, AND REAR DRIVER SIDES IN A PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS DUE TO BROKEN CABLE. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Visibility

3 WINDOWS HAVE DROPPED DOWN ON DRIVER/PASSENENGER, AND REAR DRIVER SIDES IN A PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS DUE TO BROKEN CABLE. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 2, 2001 Suspension

LOWER BALL JOINTS PREMATURELY FAILED AND WERE REPLACED AT 55,000 MILES. CONSUMER FEELS IT IS SAME DEFECT AS 98V322000, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 2, 2001 Suspension

LOWER BALL JOINTS PREMATURELY FAILED AND WERE REPLACED AT 55,000 MILES. CONSUMER FEELS IT IS SAME DEFECT AS 98V322000, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jan 7, 2001 Seats

THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT TO MY CAR. THIS IS HAPPENING TO OTHER CROWN VICTORIA'S. THE DEALERS WILL NOT HANDLE THIS AS A DEFECT AND FIX IT. HOW SHOULD I PROCEED ON GETTING THIS REPAIRED. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jan 7, 2001 Seats

THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT TO MY CAR. THIS IS HAPPENING TO OTHER CROWN VICTORIA'S. THE DEALERS WILL NOT HANDLE THIS AS A DEFECT AND FIX IT. HOW SHOULD I PROCEED ON GETTING THIS REPAIRED. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD, THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD, THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Seats

BOLTS THAT ANCHOR DRIVER'S SEAT TO FLOOR TRACK CAME OUT, 2 TIMES THIS HAPPENED. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Seats

BOLTS THAT ANCHOR DRIVER'S SEAT TO FLOOR TRACK CAME OUT, 2 TIMES THIS HAPPENED. *AK

Dec 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DEPERESSING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD TRAVEL TO RIGHT INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, CAN'T FINE CAUSE. *AK WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED AND GENTLY BRAKING TO SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT STRONGLY. AFTER SEVERAL MILES DRIVING THE BRAKES RETURN NORMAL. *YH

Dec 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DEPERESSING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD TRAVEL TO RIGHT INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, CAN'T FINE CAUSE. *AK WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED AND GENTLY BRAKING TO SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT STRONGLY. AFTER SEVERAL MILES DRIVING THE BRAKES RETURN NORMAL. *YH

Oct 19, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND OFTEN GETS STUCK AND PINCHED WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT, DEALER UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY REPAIRS/REPLACEMEMT UNDER THE CARS WARRENTY. NLM

Oct 19, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND OFTEN GETS STUCK AND PINCHED WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT, DEALER UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY REPAIRS/REPLACEMEMT UNDER THE CARS WARRENTY. NLM

Oct 18, 2000 Power Train

TRANS. SHUTTERS BETWEEN AROUND 35 MPH & AGAIN @ 50 MPH. SERVICED TWICE. ELECT. - VOLTAGE DROPS AT IDLE WHILE IN GEAR - ALL LIGHTS & ELECTRICAL DIM BUT COME BACK UPON ACCELERATION. NEW BATTERY; NEW ALTERNATOR. SAME PROBLEM.

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

TRANS. SHUTTERS BETWEEN AROUND 35 MPH & AGAIN @ 50 MPH. SERVICED TWICE. ELECT. - VOLTAGE DROPS AT IDLE WHILE IN GEAR - ALL LIGHTS & ELECTRICAL DIM BUT COME BACK UPON ACCELERATION. NEW BATTERY; NEW ALTERNATOR. SAME PROBLEM.

Oct 18, 2000 Power Train

TRANS. SHUTTERS BETWEEN AROUND 35 MPH & AGAIN @ 50 MPH. SERVICED TWICE. ELECT. - VOLTAGE DROPS AT IDLE WHILE IN GEAR - ALL LIGHTS & ELECTRICAL DIM BUT COME BACK UPON ACCELERATION. NEW BATTERY; NEW ALTERNATOR. SAME PROBLEM.

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

TRANS. SHUTTERS BETWEEN AROUND 35 MPH & AGAIN @ 50 MPH. SERVICED TWICE. ELECT. - VOLTAGE DROPS AT IDLE WHILE IN GEAR - ALL LIGHTS & ELECTRICAL DIM BUT COME BACK UPON ACCELERATION. NEW BATTERY; NEW ALTERNATOR. SAME PROBLEM.

Oct 12, 2000 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING VEHICLE IT FEELS HARD. HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. DEALER SAID THAT WARRANTY HAS RAN OUT. TRANSMISSION PAN WAS LOADING METAL SHAVINGS. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILD. TRANSMISSION IS OKAY NOW. *AK AT 40-45 MPH THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT TO OVER DRIVE AUTOMATICALLY. TH...

Oct 12, 2000 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING VEHICLE IT FEELS HARD. HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. DEALER SAID THAT WARRANTY HAS RAN OUT. TRANSMISSION PAN WAS LOADING METAL SHAVINGS. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILD. TRANSMISSION IS OKAY NOW. *AK AT 40-45 MPH THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT TO OVER DRIVE AUTOMATICALLY. TH...

Sep 12, 2000 Seats

SEAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT HOLD UP. FRAME WAS REPLACED 5 YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF BREAKAGE. ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO FRAME WAS WELDED. THIS YEAR ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, THE TRACK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF BREAKAGE. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Seats

BOLT HOLDING SEAT TO TRACK PULLED THROUGH HOLE. DRIVERS SEAT MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THERE HAD BEEN A REAREND COLLISION, SEAT WOULD HAVE COLLAPSED BACKWARDS LEADING TO INJURY.*AK

Sep 12, 2000 Seats

SEAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT HOLD UP. FRAME WAS REPLACED 5 YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF BREAKAGE. ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO FRAME WAS WELDED. THIS YEAR ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, THE TRACK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF BREAKAGE. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Seats

BOLT HOLDING SEAT TO TRACK PULLED THROUGH HOLE. DRIVERS SEAT MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THERE HAD BEEN A REAREND COLLISION, SEAT WOULD HAVE COLLAPSED BACKWARDS LEADING TO INJURY.*AK

Sep 8, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS OUT OF OVER DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THEN GOES BACK INTO OVERDRIVE, VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD AT THIS POINT. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM OR RETRIEVE FAULT CODES FROM UNIT. VEHICLE STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM TAKEN TO DEA...

Sep 8, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS OUT OF OVER DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THEN GOES BACK INTO OVERDRIVE, VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD AT THIS POINT. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM OR RETRIEVE FAULT CODES FROM UNIT. VEHICLE STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM TAKEN TO DEA...

Sep 8, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS OUT OF OVER DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THEN GOES BACK INTO OVERDRIVE, VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD AT THIS POINT. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM OR RETRIEVE FAULT CODES FROM UNIT. VEHICLE STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM TAKEN TO DEA...

Sep 8, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS OUT OF OVER DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THEN GOES BACK INTO OVERDRIVE, VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD AT THIS POINT. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM OR RETRIEVE FAULT CODES FROM UNIT. VEHICLE STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM TAKEN TO DEA...

Aug 25, 2000 Structure

TRAVELING DOWN HIGHWAY (APPROX. SPEED 70-75) HOOD FLYS OPEN. CAUSING LOSS OF VISION AND SWERVING OFF ROAD. VERY FRIEGHTNING SMASHED WINDSHIELD IN SMASHED ROOF IN! AFTER QUESTIONING FORD MOTOR CO. THEY ARE NOT LIABLE FOR FAULT AND WILL NOT REPLACE ANY OF THE DEFECTIVE OR DAMAGED PARTS. CONTACTED FOR...

Aug 25, 2000 Structure

TRAVELING DOWN HIGHWAY (APPROX. SPEED 70-75) HOOD FLYS OPEN. CAUSING LOSS OF VISION AND SWERVING OFF ROAD. VERY FRIEGHTNING SMASHED WINDSHIELD IN SMASHED ROOF IN! AFTER QUESTIONING FORD MOTOR CO. THEY ARE NOT LIABLE FOR FAULT AND WILL NOT REPLACE ANY OF THE DEFECTIVE OR DAMAGED PARTS. CONTACTED FOR...

Aug 18, 2000 Steering

HYDRAULIC CONTROLS WITHIN THE STEERING GEAR BOX DO NOT CENTER, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 18, 2000 Steering

HYDRAULIC CONTROLS WITHIN THE STEERING GEAR BOX DO NOT CENTER, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 16, 2000 Power Train

SHUDDERS WHILE GOING FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR, LIKE IT'S SLIPPING OR NOT CATCHING THE GEAR RIGHT AWAY.

Aug 16, 2000 Power Train

SHUDDERS WHILE GOING FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR, LIKE IT'S SLIPPING OR NOT CATCHING THE GEAR RIGHT AWAY.

Jul 26, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE YELLOW AND CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 26, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE YELLOW AND CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE & SMOKING. DEALER DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A HEAD GASKET LEAK, AND IT HAD DONE SOME MAJOR DAMAGE TO ENGINE. THIS WAS HAPPENING OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. ENGINE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE WAS CORRECTED IN TH...

May 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE & SMOKING. DEALER DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A HEAD GASKET LEAK, AND IT HAD DONE SOME MAJOR DAMAGE TO ENGINE. THIS WAS HAPPENING OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. ENGINE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE WAS CORRECTED IN TH...

Apr 26, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED ON THREE DOORS. REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS FROZEN IN THE LOCKED POSITION MAKING DOOR OPENING IMPOSSIBLE. SAFETY HAZARD IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED ON THREE DOORS. REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS FROZEN IN THE LOCKED POSITION MAKING DOOR OPENING IMPOSSIBLE. SAFETY HAZARD IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Visibility

WHILE TRYING TO ROLL WINDOW UP WINDOW WOULD NOT MOVE. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PUSH WINDOW UP BY HAND, IN MOST CASES WINDOW WOULD DROP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Visibility

WHILE TRYING TO ROLL WINDOW UP WINDOW WOULD NOT MOVE. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PUSH WINDOW UP BY HAND, IN MOST CASES WINDOW WOULD DROP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE WANDERS WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. STEERING FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED STEERING BOX. BUT, PROBLEM CONTINUED & DELAER COULDN'T ADJUST IT ANYMORE. WHEEL ALIGNMENT COULDN'T BE DONE BECAUSE OF THE STEERING BOX ADJUSTMENT. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE WANDERS WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. STEERING FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED STEERING BOX. BUT, PROBLEM CONTINUED & DELAER COULDN'T ADJUST IT ANYMORE. WHEEL ALIGNMENT COULDN'T BE DONE BECAUSE OF THE STEERING BOX ADJUSTMENT. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE WANDERS WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. STEERING FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED STEERING BOX. BUT, PROBLEM CONTINUED & DELAER COULDN'T ADJUST IT ANYMORE. WHEEL ALIGNMENT COULDN'T BE DONE BECAUSE OF THE STEERING BOX ADJUSTMENT. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE WANDERS WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. STEERING FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED STEERING BOX. BUT, PROBLEM CONTINUED & DELAER COULDN'T ADJUST IT ANYMORE. WHEEL ALIGNMENT COULDN'T BE DONE BECAUSE OF THE STEERING BOX ADJUSTMENT. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Air Bags

TURNED VEHICLE ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Air Bags

TURNED VEHICLE ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE STREET IN FRONT OF HOME CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO GEAR WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, AND VEHICLE JUMPED FORWARD AT FULL SPEED. THEN, SHIFTED INTO REVERSE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, AND IT BURNED RUBBER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE.*AK

Mar 28, 2000 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE STREET IN FRONT OF HOME CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO GEAR WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, AND VEHICLE JUMPED FORWARD AT FULL SPEED. THEN, SHIFTED INTO REVERSE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, AND IT BURNED RUBBER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE.*AK

Mar 20, 2000 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE GAS PEDAL STUCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. YH

Mar 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE GAS PEDAL STUCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. YH

Mar 2, 2000 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW KEEPS MALFUCTIONING DUE TO PLASTIC CRADLE AT BOTTOM OF GLASS GUIDE THAT KEEPS BREAKING OFF. REPAIRS WERE MADE ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND IN NEED OF ANOTHER. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Mar 2, 2000 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW KEEPS MALFUCTIONING DUE TO PLASTIC CRADLE AT BOTTOM OF GLASS GUIDE THAT KEEPS BREAKING OFF. REPAIRS WERE MADE ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND IN NEED OF ANOTHER. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Feb 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE CAR HAD ALREADY COME TO A STOP AND AFTER THE POINT OF IMPACT AND IN DOING SO BROKE -SHATTERED BOTH BONES IN MY RIGHT ARM AND FRACTURED MY STERNUM WHICH HAS CAUSED ME TO HAVE MAJOR SURGERY ON MY ARM WHICH TO THIS DAY IS STILL IN A CAST AND COST ME MONTHS TIME AWAY FROM MY W...

Feb 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE CAR HAD ALREADY COME TO A STOP AND AFTER THE POINT OF IMPACT AND IN DOING SO BROKE -SHATTERED BOTH BONES IN MY RIGHT ARM AND FRACTURED MY STERNUM WHICH HAS CAUSED ME TO HAVE MAJOR SURGERY ON MY ARM WHICH TO THIS DAY IS STILL IN A CAST AND COST ME MONTHS TIME AWAY FROM MY W...

Feb 13, 2000 Electrical System Fire

CAR PARKED IN GARAGE AT 4:15PM 2-10. AT APROX. 12:15AM 2-11 BEEPING WAS HEARD COMING FROM GARAGE AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT. FIRE DEPT CAME AND CROWN VICTORIA WAS IN FLAMES. CAR WAS TOTALLED. SECOND CAR HAS $6000 IN DAMAGE. GARAGE MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED WITH ESTIMATES AT $12,000.-- TO $13,000.00. IF...

Feb 13, 2000 Electrical System Fire

CAR PARKED IN GARAGE AT 4:15PM 2-10. AT APROX. 12:15AM 2-11 BEEPING WAS HEARD COMING FROM GARAGE AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT. FIRE DEPT CAME AND CROWN VICTORIA WAS IN FLAMES. CAR WAS TOTALLED. SECOND CAR HAS $6000 IN DAMAGE. GARAGE MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED WITH ESTIMATES AT $12,000.-- TO $13,000.00. IF...

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH ON A ICY ROAD CONSUMER WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD SIDESWAYS AND HEAD-ON, STOPPING WITH TREES. BUT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH ON A ICY ROAD CONSUMER WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD SIDESWAYS AND HEAD-ON, STOPPING WITH TREES. BUT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR RACED TOO FAST IDLE SPEED WAS ABOUT 25 MPH, AND INCREASED TO ABOUT 40 MPH. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR RACED TOO FAST IDLE SPEED WAS ABOUT 25 MPH, AND INCREASED TO ABOUT 40 MPH. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR RACED TOO FAST IDLE SPEED WAS ABOUT 25 MPH, AND INCREASED TO ABOUT 40 MPH. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR RACED TOO FAST IDLE SPEED WAS ABOUT 25 MPH, AND INCREASED TO ABOUT 40 MPH. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Steering

HAD JUST PARKED VEHICLE AND STARTED TO WALK AWA,,SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE HAD DROPPED DOWN, DUE TOTIE ROD END FALLING OFF. CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING VEHICLE IN. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Steering

HAD JUST PARKED VEHICLE AND STARTED TO WALK AWA,,SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE HAD DROPPED DOWN, DUE TOTIE ROD END FALLING OFF. CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING VEHICLE IN. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH THE HOOD SUDDENLY RELEASED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE BLINDED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD BECAME DETACHED / FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO CRACK / REAR VIEW MIRROR HIT PASSENGER WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY. THIS CONDITION CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURIES / ACCIDENT. *YC

Sep 21, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH THE HOOD SUDDENLY RELEASED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE BLINDED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD BECAME DETACHED / FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO CRACK / REAR VIEW MIRROR HIT PASSENGER WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY. THIS CONDITION CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURIES / ACCIDENT. *YC

Aug 9, 1999 Visibility

THE SWITCH FOR THE HEATER CONTROL WORKS ONLY IF THE VENT IS TURNED ON HIGH. OWNER SMELLS SOMETHING ELECTRICAL BURNING. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Visibility

THE SWITCH FOR THE HEATER CONTROL WORKS ONLY IF THE VENT IS TURNED ON HIGH. OWNER SMELLS SOMETHING ELECTRICAL BURNING. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK

Aug 6, 1999 Parking Brake

THE REAR HOUSING ON TRANSMISSION IS CRACKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, AND LINING ON THE BRAKES ARE ALL GONE, EXCEPT ON 1 BRAKE SHOE. *AK

Aug 6, 1999 Power Train

THE REAR HOUSING ON TRANSMISSION IS CRACKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, AND LINING ON THE BRAKES ARE ALL GONE, EXCEPT ON 1 BRAKE SHOE. *AK

Aug 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR HOUSING ON TRANSMISSION IS CRACKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, AND LINING ON THE BRAKES ARE ALL GONE, EXCEPT ON 1 BRAKE SHOE. *AK

Aug 6, 1999 Parking Brake

THE REAR HOUSING ON TRANSMISSION IS CRACKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, AND LINING ON THE BRAKES ARE ALL GONE, EXCEPT ON 1 BRAKE SHOE. *AK

Aug 6, 1999 Power Train

THE REAR HOUSING ON TRANSMISSION IS CRACKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, AND LINING ON THE BRAKES ARE ALL GONE, EXCEPT ON 1 BRAKE SHOE. *AK

Aug 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR HOUSING ON TRANSMISSION IS CRACKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, AND LINING ON THE BRAKES ARE ALL GONE, EXCEPT ON 1 BRAKE SHOE. *AK

Jul 31, 1999 Steering

ON UPPER MT. ROAD, LEWISTON, NY WHILE MAKING RIGHT TURN CAR SQUELED TO A STOP, FOUND BOTH

Jul 31, 1999 Steering

ON UPPER MT. ROAD, LEWISTON, NY WHILE MAKING RIGHT TURN CAR SQUELED TO A STOP, FOUND BOTH

Jul 19, 1999 Suspension

POLICE MODEL, LOWER BALL JOINTS SHOT, VEHICLE WILL NOT HOLD ALIGNMENT, ALSO, SEAT BOLTS ON BOTH FRONT SEATS SNAPPED. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Seats

POLICE MODEL, LOWER BALL JOINTS SHOT, VEHICLE WILL NOT HOLD ALIGNMENT, ALSO, SEAT BOLTS ON BOTH FRONT SEATS SNAPPED. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Suspension

POLICE MODEL, LOWER BALL JOINTS SHOT, VEHICLE WILL NOT HOLD ALIGNMENT, ALSO, SEAT BOLTS ON BOTH FRONT SEATS SNAPPED. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Seats

POLICE MODEL, LOWER BALL JOINTS SHOT, VEHICLE WILL NOT HOLD ALIGNMENT, ALSO, SEAT BOLTS ON BOTH FRONT SEATS SNAPPED. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCING CHATTER POSSIBLE LOCK UP, SAME FAILURE AS SERVICE BULLETIN 95-23-4. *YC

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCING CHATTER POSSIBLE LOCK UP, SAME FAILURE AS SERVICE BULLETIN 95-23-4. *YC

Jul 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SPEED CONTROL NOT DISENGAGING WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. SPEED WOULD GRADUALLY INCREASE UNTIL CONSUMER PUTS VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNS KEY OFF. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MAT...

Jul 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SPEED CONTROL NOT DISENGAGING WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. SPEED WOULD GRADUALLY INCREASE UNTIL CONSUMER PUTS VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNS KEY OFF. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MAT...

Jun 18, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA RECALL #95 V 194 000, NOTIFIED DEALER AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL, COULD NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Jun 18, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA RECALL #95 V 194 000, NOTIFIED DEALER AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL, COULD NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

May 24, 1999 Power Train

NHTSA HAS 26 OR 27 COMPLAINTS ON THIS VERY PROBLEM AND I WOULD LIKE FOR FORD TO STAND BEHIND IT. *AK

May 24, 1999 Power Train

NHTSA HAS 26 OR 27 COMPLAINTS ON THIS VERY PROBLEM AND I WOULD LIKE FOR FORD TO STAND BEHIND IT. *AK

May 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE REPEATEDLY REQUESTED MY VEHICLE TO BE CHECKED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) THE ENGINE NOCKS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER GOING UP HILL. 2) THE VEHICLE INSTERMITTENTLY EMITS A HIGH PITCHED ELECTRONIC BEEPING SOUND SIMILAR TO A TUNING FORK. IT SOUNDS SIMILAR TO SOUNDS COMING FROM PERSONAL COMPUTERS....

May 14, 1999 Electrical System

I HAVE REPEATEDLY REQUESTED MY VEHICLE TO BE CHECKED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) THE ENGINE NOCKS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER GOING UP HILL. 2) THE VEHICLE INSTERMITTENTLY EMITS A HIGH PITCHED ELECTRONIC BEEPING SOUND SIMILAR TO A TUNING FORK. IT SOUNDS SIMILAR TO SOUNDS COMING FROM PERSONAL COMPUTERS....

May 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE REPEATEDLY REQUESTED MY VEHICLE TO BE CHECKED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) THE ENGINE NOCKS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER GOING UP HILL. 2) THE VEHICLE INSTERMITTENTLY EMITS A HIGH PITCHED ELECTRONIC BEEPING SOUND SIMILAR TO A TUNING FORK. IT SOUNDS SIMILAR TO SOUNDS COMING FROM PERSONAL COMPUTERS....

May 14, 1999 Electrical System

I HAVE REPEATEDLY REQUESTED MY VEHICLE TO BE CHECKED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) THE ENGINE NOCKS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER GOING UP HILL. 2) THE VEHICLE INSTERMITTENTLY EMITS A HIGH PITCHED ELECTRONIC BEEPING SOUND SIMILAR TO A TUNING FORK. IT SOUNDS SIMILAR TO SOUNDS COMING FROM PERSONAL COMPUTERS....

Apr 29, 1999 Suspension

WE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH ARM JOINTS. WE HEARD THAT OTHER 94 CROWN VIC'S HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

Apr 29, 1999 Suspension

WE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH ARM JOINTS. WE HEARD THAT OTHER 94 CROWN VIC'S HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

Apr 27, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSING VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION.

Apr 27, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSING VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION.

Mar 26, 1999 Suspension

THE LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM/LOWER BALL JOINT BEGAN TO SQUEAK DUE TO LACK OF GREASE, NO GREASE FITTINGS WERE INSTALLED IN BALL JOINT AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS THE POLICE PACKAGE, BUT APPARENTLY IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL OF LOWER BALL JOINTS ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Suspension

THE LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM/LOWER BALL JOINT BEGAN TO SQUEAK DUE TO LACK OF GREASE, NO GREASE FITTINGS WERE INSTALLED IN BALL JOINT AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS THE POLICE PACKAGE, BUT APPARENTLY IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL OF LOWER BALL JOINTS ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. *AK

Feb 25, 1999 Visibility

LEAK FROM BLACK BOX/GRILL COVER CAUSES THE INTERIOR WINDOWS TO STEAM UP CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Feb 25, 1999 Visibility

LEAK FROM BLACK BOX/GRILL COVER CAUSES THE INTERIOR WINDOWS TO STEAM UP CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Feb 18, 1999 Visibility

ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS WENT OUT. WOULD NOT GO UP/DOWN WHEN BUTTON IS PRESSED. A STRANDED ELECTRIC CABLE IS PREVENTING WINDOWS FROM WORKING LIKE THEY SHOULD. DEALER SAYS THAT THIS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR. *AK *ML

Feb 18, 1999 Visibility

ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS WENT OUT. WOULD NOT GO UP/DOWN WHEN BUTTON IS PRESSED. A STRANDED ELECTRIC CABLE IS PREVENTING WINDOWS FROM WORKING LIKE THEY SHOULD. DEALER SAYS THAT THIS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR. *AK *ML

Feb 3, 1999 Seats

SEAT ANCHORS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE AWAY FROM FRAME. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. SEAT ANCHORS HAVE SINCE BEEN SECURED. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Seats

SEAT ANCHORS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE AWAY FROM FRAME. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. SEAT ANCHORS HAVE SINCE BEEN SECURED. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Seats

FRONT DRIVER SEAT, LEFT SUPPORT FASTENING BOLT BROKE LOOSE FROM THE CHANNEL SECURING ANCHOR. DEALER CONTACTED AND WERE UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM, ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. REPAIRS DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PCS METAL WELDED AT SEAT CHANNEL TO REINFORCE FRACTURED CHANNEL. *AK *ML

Jan 26, 1999 Seats

FRONT DRIVER SEAT, LEFT SUPPORT FASTENING BOLT BROKE LOOSE FROM THE CHANNEL SECURING ANCHOR. DEALER CONTACTED AND WERE UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM, ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. REPAIRS DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PCS METAL WELDED AT SEAT CHANNEL TO REINFORCE FRACTURED CHANNEL. *AK *ML

Dec 31, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE WHEN COASTING AT 33 MPH AND ACCELERATOR GRADUALLY APPLIED. RPM'S GO UP BEFORE SLAMMING INTO GEAR. A TRANSMISSION FLUSH DONE UNDER WARRANTY AT ABOUT 20,000 MILES. TWO ADDITIONAL TRANSMISSION FLUSHES DONE AT PERSONAL EXPENSE AT ABOUT 45,000 AND 60,000 MILES. PROBLEM IS...

Dec 31, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE WHEN COASTING AT 33 MPH AND ACCELERATOR GRADUALLY APPLIED. RPM'S GO UP BEFORE SLAMMING INTO GEAR. A TRANSMISSION FLUSH DONE UNDER WARRANTY AT ABOUT 20,000 MILES. TWO ADDITIONAL TRANSMISSION FLUSHES DONE AT PERSONAL EXPENSE AT ABOUT 45,000 AND 60,000 MILES. PROBLEM IS...

Nov 19, 1998 Visibility

A MALFUNCTION OCCURS WITHIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WHICH CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK.ET.

Nov 19, 1998 Exterior Lighting

A MALFUNCTION OCCURS WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND THE TERMINAL BLOCK THAT CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE, RESULTING IN HEADLIGHTS GOING COMPLETELY OUT. *AK.ET.

Nov 19, 1998 Visibility

A MALFUNCTION OCCURS WITHIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WHICH CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK.ET.

Nov 19, 1998 Exterior Lighting

A MALFUNCTION OCCURS WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND THE TERMINAL BLOCK THAT CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE, RESULTING IN HEADLIGHTS GOING COMPLETELY OUT. *AK.ET.

Nov 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOLTS HOLDING DISK BRAKE BACKING PLATE BROKE ALLOWING PLATE TO LOCK UP DISK BRAKES. DEALER WILL NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Nov 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOLTS HOLDING DISK BRAKE BACKING PLATE BROKE ALLOWING PLATE TO LOCK UP DISK BRAKES. DEALER WILL NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Oct 28, 1998 Seats

THE DRIVER SEAT ANCHOR BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO BECOME UNSTABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Seats

THE DRIVER SEAT ANCHOR BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO BECOME UNSTABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 7, 1998 Fuel System, Other

THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL LINE CONNECTION AT THE GASOLINE RANK IS SUCH THAT IT CORRODES RAPIDLY DUE TO DISSIMILAR METAL, FUEL LEAK RESULTING FROM ACCELERATED RUSTING.

Oct 7, 1998 Fuel System, Other

THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL LINE CONNECTION AT THE GASOLINE RANK IS SUCH THAT IT CORRODES RAPIDLY DUE TO DISSIMILAR METAL, FUEL LEAK RESULTING FROM ACCELERATED RUSTING.

Oct 1, 1998 Suspension

TRAVELING 20MPH OUT OF PARKING LOT HEARD GROANING NOISE. THE LEFT FRONT END COLLAPSED & VEHICLE HIT THE GROUND. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE GONE. (#95V194000). *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Suspension

TRAVELING 20MPH OUT OF PARKING LOT HEARD GROANING NOISE. THE LEFT FRONT END COLLAPSED & VEHICLE HIT THE GROUND. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE GONE. (#95V194000). *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENTIRE ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Sep 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENTIRE ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Sep 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AND IS BEING REPLACED.

Sep 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AND IS BEING REPLACED.

Aug 12, 1998 Suspension

THE BALL JOINT OF THE SUSPENSION CRACKED AND CAUSED THE LEFT FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE AND HIT THE GROUND.

Aug 12, 1998 Suspension

THE BALL JOINT OF THE SUSPENSION CRACKED AND CAUSED THE LEFT FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE AND HIT THE GROUND.

Aug 6, 1998 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE, ALLOWING GLASS TO COME DOWN WITHOUT WARNING.

Aug 6, 1998 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE, ALLOWING GLASS TO COME DOWN WITHOUT WARNING.

Jul 28, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK. UNABLE TO GET WINDOW UP UNLESS THE CONSUMER PULLS WINDOWS UP WITH HAND. DEALER NOTIFIED, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR UNLESS THE COST GOES TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Jul 28, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK. UNABLE TO GET WINDOW UP UNLESS THE CONSUMER PULLS WINDOWS UP WITH HAND. DEALER NOTIFIED, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR UNLESS THE COST GOES TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

May 18, 1998 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS ARE FAULTY.

May 18, 1998 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS ARE FAULTY.

Mar 24, 1998 Electrical System

LOCATION OF HORN BUTTONS CAUSE DIFFICULTY ACCESSING IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

Mar 24, 1998 Electrical System

LOCATION OF HORN BUTTONS CAUSE DIFFICULTY ACCESSING IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

Mar 13, 1998 Air Bags

FALSE/VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSED A COLLISION/INJURIES(FACE,NECK,CHEST AND HAND). DUP 810269, POSTED ON 03-NOV-98. *AK

Mar 13, 1998 Air Bags

FALSE/VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSED A COLLISION/INJURIES(FACE,NECK,CHEST AND HAND). DUP 810269, POSTED ON 03-NOV-98. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES FAILED PREMATURELY.

Feb 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES FAILED PREMATURELY.

Dec 5, 1997 Seats

SEAT BACK BROKE AND FELL TOWARDS REAR.

Dec 5, 1997 Seats

TRACK ASSEMBLY SPLIT.

Dec 5, 1997 Seats

SEAT BACK BROKE AND FELL TOWARDS REAR.

Dec 5, 1997 Seats

TRACK ASSEMBLY SPLIT.

Nov 18, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Equipment

SPARE TIRE BOLT FAILED RESULTING IN HAVING TO CUT OFF TO REMOVE THE TIRE.

Nov 18, 1997 Structure

KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

LEFT REAR CALIPERS, ROTORS, AND PADS FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

LEFT REAR CALIPERS, ROTORS, AND PADS FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

LEFT REAR CALIPERS, ROTORS, AND PADS FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GAS ECONOMY DECREASED DUE TO BRAKE DRAGGING.

Nov 18, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Equipment

SPARE TIRE BOLT FAILED RESULTING IN HAVING TO CUT OFF TO REMOVE THE TIRE.

Nov 18, 1997 Structure

KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

LEFT REAR CALIPERS, ROTORS, AND PADS FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

LEFT REAR CALIPERS, ROTORS, AND PADS FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

LEFT REAR CALIPERS, ROTORS, AND PADS FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GAS ECONOMY DECREASED DUE TO BRAKE DRAGGING.

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE SHUTTERS OR VIBRATES BEFORE GOING INTO OVERDRIVE. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED ON JUNE 17, 1997. THE PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AFTER 50 MPH, THE WHOLE FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES. *SLC

Nov 10, 1997 Power Train

THE VEHICLE SHUTTERS OR VIBRATES BEFORE GOING INTO OVERDRIVE. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED ON JUNE 17, 1997. THE PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AFTER 50 MPH, THE WHOLE FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES. *SLC

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE SHUTTERS OR VIBRATES BEFORE GOING INTO OVERDRIVE. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED ON JUNE 17, 1997. THE PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AFTER 50 MPH, THE WHOLE FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES. *SLC

Nov 10, 1997 Power Train

THE VEHICLE SHUTTERS OR VIBRATES BEFORE GOING INTO OVERDRIVE. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED ON JUNE 17, 1997. THE PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AFTER 50 MPH, THE WHOLE FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES. *SLC

Oct 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *AK

Oct 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Suspension

OCCASIONALLY VIIBRATES ON SMOOTH OR ROUGH ROAD, WHEELS SPIN, BALANCE, ROTATED, REPLACE SHOCKS BUT DID NOT HELP THE PROBLEM.

Oct 17, 1997 Suspension

OCCASIONALLY VIIBRATES ON SMOOTH OR ROUGH ROAD, WHEELS SPIN, BALANCE, ROTATED, REPLACE SHOCKS BUT DID NOT HELP THE PROBLEM.

Aug 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH AND HIT SOME ROCKS, VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH AND HIT SOME ROCKS, VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Aug 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

ANTILOCK BRAKE CONTROL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

ANTILOCK BRAKE CONTROL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STOP/GO TRAFFIC ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER REPAIRED ABS.*AK

Aug 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STOP/GO TRAFFIC ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER REPAIRED ABS.*AK

Jul 31, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE THROTTLE CABLE STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A CEMENT FOUNDATION. VEHICLE IS AT BODY SHOP. *AK *SLC

Jul 31, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE THROTTLE CABLE STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A CEMENT FOUNDATION. VEHICLE IS AT BODY SHOP. *AK *SLC

May 12, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BRACE FAILED TWICE.

May 12, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BRACE FAILED TWICE.

May 5, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE SITTING AT LIGHT; VEHICLE (POLICE CRUISER) FOR NO REASON STOPPED RUNNING. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO PUT ON RACK, NOTICED THAT ENGINE HAD LOCKED UP. MECHANIC SAID THAT IT MIGHT BE THE OIL COOLER THAT CAUSED PROBLEM; HAPPENED TO OTHER VEHICLES TOO. *AK

May 5, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE SITTING AT LIGHT; VEHICLE (POLICE CRUISER) FOR NO REASON STOPPED RUNNING. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO PUT ON RACK, NOTICED THAT ENGINE HAD LOCKED UP. MECHANIC SAID THAT IT MIGHT BE THE OIL COOLER THAT CAUSED PROBLEM; HAPPENED TO OTHER VEHICLES TOO. *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE OF CALIPERS ON FRONT AND REAR WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESS WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS, ALSO LOCKUP. *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE OF CALIPERS ON FRONT AND REAR WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESS WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS, ALSO LOCKUP. *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE OF CALIPERS ON FRONT AND REAR WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESS WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS, ALSO LOCKUP. *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE OF CALIPERS ON FRONT AND REAR WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESS WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS, ALSO LOCKUP. *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE OF CALIPERS ON FRONT AND REAR WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESS WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS, ALSO LOCKUP. *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE OF CALIPERS ON FRONT AND REAR WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESS WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS, ALSO LOCKUP. *AK

Apr 9, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE. *AK

Apr 9, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 TO 25 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 TO 25 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPEATEDLY WARP, REQUIRE TURNING TO REMOVE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPEATEDLY WARP, REQUIRE TURNING TO REMOVE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED VEHICLE SOUNDED FUNNY, TOOK VEHICLE INTO JIFFY LUBE & WAS INFORMED VEHICLE OUT OF OIL, BUT OIL GAUGE WAS REGISTERING 3/4 FULL. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED VEHICLE SOUNDED FUNNY, TOOK VEHICLE INTO JIFFY LUBE & WAS INFORMED VEHICLE OUT OF OIL, BUT OIL GAUGE WAS REGISTERING 3/4 FULL. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Exterior Lighting

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILED 12 TIMES.

Nov 6, 1996 Exterior Lighting

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILED 12 TIMES.

Nov 5, 1996 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Nov 5, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE VIBRATED WHEN DRIVEN 45MPH DUE TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.

Nov 5, 1996 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Nov 5, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE VIBRATED WHEN DRIVEN 45MPH DUE TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.

Oct 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Oct 25, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK.

Oct 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Oct 25, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK.

Oct 21, 1996 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED TWICE.

Oct 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE TWICE.

Oct 21, 1996 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED TWICE.

Oct 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE TWICE.

Sep 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS/VIBRATES WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, ALSO REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS/VIBRATES WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, ALSO REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS/VIBRATES WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, ALSO REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS/VIBRATES WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, ALSO REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Sep 12, 1996 Suspension

LOWER BALL JOINT SEIZED UP DUE TO LACK OF GREASE DUE TO NOT BEING DESIGNED TO BE GREASED.

Sep 12, 1996 Suspension

LOWER BALL JOINT SEIZED UP DUE TO LACK OF GREASE DUE TO NOT BEING DESIGNED TO BE GREASED.

Aug 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. NO CAUSE HAS BEEN ISSUED AT THIS TIME.*AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Aug 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. NO CAUSE HAS BEEN ISSUED AT THIS TIME.*AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Aug 28, 1996 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN. THE BOLT SHEARED THROUGH THE HOLDING PLATFORM. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN. THE BOLT SHEARED THROUGH THE HOLDING PLATFORM. *AK

Aug 22, 1996 Visibility

ROMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK OPENER MALFUNCTIONED, WHEN ACTIVATED IN A MALL PARKING LOT, ANOTHER CROWN VICTORIA NEARBY ALSO ACTIVATED. *AK

Aug 22, 1996 Visibility

ROMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK OPENER MALFUNCTIONED, WHEN ACTIVATED IN A MALL PARKING LOT, ANOTHER CROWN VICTORIA NEARBY ALSO ACTIVATED. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Steering

STEERING PITTMAN ARM BROKE OFF AT TAPER DUE TO NOT BEING SEATED IN CENTER LINK. *AW

Jul 24, 1996 Steering

STEERING PITTMAN ARM BROKE OFF AT TAPER DUE TO NOT BEING SEATED IN CENTER LINK. *AW

Jul 19, 1996 Suspension

THE RIGHT FRONT AND BACK SPRINGS AREN'T EVEN. *AK CONSUMER STATES EVEN AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, VEHICLE STILL LEANS DUE TO FAULTY SPRINGS. *SLC

Jul 19, 1996 Suspension

THE RIGHT FRONT AND BACK SPRINGS AREN'T EVEN. *AK CONSUMER STATES EVEN AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, VEHICLE STILL LEANS DUE TO FAULTY SPRINGS. *SLC

Jun 28, 1996 Seats

SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DURING REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURIES. *SD

Jun 28, 1996 Seats

SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DURING REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURIES. *SD

Jun 13, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WITH VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND VIBRATION, PROBLEM COVERED UNDER SERVICE BULLETIN 94-14-8.

Jun 13, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WITH VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND VIBRATION, PROBLEM COVERED UNDER SERVICE BULLETIN 94-14-8.

Jun 11, 1996 Suspension

POLICE VEHICLE SQUAD #1. WELDS ON LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS SQUEAK DUE TO WEAR. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS. *AK

Jun 11, 1996 Suspension

POLICE VEHICLE SQUAD #1. WELDS ON LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS SQUEAK DUE TO WEAR. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS. *AK

May 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL MIXING WITH ANTIFREEZE. *SD

May 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL MIXING WITH ANTIFREEZE. *SD

Apr 11, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Apr 11, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE LOCK RING BROKE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ALUMINUM CASE. *SD

Apr 11, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Apr 11, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE LOCK RING BROKE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ALUMINUM CASE. *SD

Mar 25, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON FRONTAL IMPACT @ 45 MPH, DUAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BUT BLEW OUT MOULDING FROM DASHBOARD W/CLIPS STILL EMBEDDED. OWNERS ARM INJURED BY MOULDING. *AK

Mar 25, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON FRONTAL IMPACT @ 45 MPH, DUAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BUT BLEW OUT MOULDING FROM DASHBOARD W/CLIPS STILL EMBEDDED. OWNERS ARM INJURED BY MOULDING. *AK

Mar 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING BURNS TO THE FACE/INJURY. *SD

Mar 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING BURNS TO THE FACE/INJURY. *SD

Feb 6, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED, RECALL ON OTHER MODEL TRANSMISSIONS, HOWEVER DOES NOT APPLY TO CONSUMERS VEHICLE.

Feb 6, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED, RECALL ON OTHER MODEL TRANSMISSIONS, HOWEVER DOES NOT APPLY TO CONSUMERS VEHICLE.

Feb 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; UPON APPLYING, YOU MUST HOLD TO LEFT DUE TO STEERING PULLS VEHICLE OUT OF CONTROL. (2) AREA DEALERS REALIGNED, TIRE ROTATION W/NO CHANGE. TT

Feb 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; UPON APPLYING, YOU MUST HOLD TO LEFT DUE TO STEERING PULLS VEHICLE OUT OF CONTROL. (2) AREA DEALERS REALIGNED, TIRE ROTATION W/NO CHANGE. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jan 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jan 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Suspension

95V194 LEONARD JOHNSON FORD. POLICE PACKAGE. AFTER THREE MONTHS DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Suspension

95V194 LEONARD JOHNSON FORD. POLICE PACKAGE. AFTER THREE MONTHS DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS. TT

Nov 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 50MPH, FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, VEHICLE HIT A DEER, RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT THERE WAS ONE INJURY IN ACCIDENT. FUEL PUMP SAFETY SWITCH DID NOT CUT OFF EITHER AS DESIGNED TO. *SLC

Nov 20, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 50MPH, FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, VEHICLE HIT A DEER, RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT THERE WAS ONE INJURY IN ACCIDENT. FUEL PUMP SAFETY SWITCH DID NOT CUT OFF EITHER AS DESIGNED TO. *SLC

Nov 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 50MPH, FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, VEHICLE HIT A DEER, RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT THERE WAS ONE INJURY IN ACCIDENT. FUEL PUMP SAFETY SWITCH DID NOT CUT OFF EITHER AS DESIGNED TO. *SLC

Nov 20, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 50MPH, FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, VEHICLE HIT A DEER, RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT THERE WAS ONE INJURY IN ACCIDENT. FUEL PUMP SAFETY SWITCH DID NOT CUT OFF EITHER AS DESIGNED TO. *SLC

Nov 2, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Nov 2, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Oct 25, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER OVERHEATS, CAUSING BREAKDOWN OF TRANSMISSION FLUID, LEADING TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *DSH

Oct 25, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER OVERHEATS, CAUSING BREAKDOWN OF TRANSMISSION FLUID, LEADING TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *DSH

Oct 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM, NOTICE NOISE COMING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, REPLACE ROTOR AND PAD ON FT/RR, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM, NOTICE NOISE COMING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, REPLACE ROTOR AND PAD ON FT/RR, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM, NOTICE NOISE COMING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, REPLACE ROTOR AND PAD ON FT/RR, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM, NOTICE NOISE COMING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, REPLACE ROTOR AND PAD ON FT/RR, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM, NOTICE NOISE COMING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, REPLACE ROTOR AND PAD ON FT/RR, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM, NOTICE NOISE COMING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, REPLACE ROTOR AND PAD ON FT/RR, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. TT

Sep 22, 1995 Visibility

WIPER MOTOR FAILURE, NEEDED TO REPLACED THE MOTOR. TT

Sep 22, 1995 Visibility

WIPER MOTOR FAILURE, NEEDED TO REPLACED THE MOTOR. TT

Aug 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED 6 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

Aug 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED 6 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

Aug 10, 1995 Steering

THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL STICKING IN A TURNED POSITION. TT

Aug 10, 1995 Steering

THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL STICKING IN A TURNED POSITION. TT

Aug 7, 1995 Structure

DRIVER INJURED EYE ON TOP OF DOOR FRAME (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *AK

Aug 7, 1995 Structure

DRIVER INJURED EYE ON TOP OF DOOR FRAME (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *AK

Jun 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE.

Jun 27, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

Jun 27, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY.

Jun 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE.

Jun 27, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

Jun 27, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY.

Jun 26, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME OUT WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE OCCUPANT WRIST IS BROKEN AND HER FACE IS BADLY CUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jun 26, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME OUT WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE OCCUPANT WRIST IS BROKEN AND HER FACE IS BADLY CUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jun 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AT THE RIGHT TIME, IMPACTED AT 12:00 POSITION. TT

Jun 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AT THE RIGHT TIME, IMPACTED AT 12:00 POSITION. TT

Jun 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AT RIGHT TIME, IMPACTED AT 12:00. *AK

Jun 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AT THE RIGHT TIME, IMPACTED AT 12:00 POSITION. TT

Jun 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AT THE RIGHT TIME, IMPACTED AT 12:00 POSITION. TT

Jun 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AT RIGHT TIME, IMPACTED AT 12:00. *AK

Jun 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED. *SD

Jun 12, 1995 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT RUSTED. *SD

Jun 12, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD REPLACED DUE TO DISTORTION, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Jun 12, 1995 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE. *SD

Jun 12, 1995 Suspension

MISALIGNMENT 6 TIMES. *SD

Jun 12, 1995 Steering

STEERING LINKAGE CONTROL ARM DEFECTIVE, CAUSING POOR STABILITY. *SD

Jun 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED. *SD

Jun 12, 1995 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT RUSTED. *SD

Jun 12, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD REPLACED DUE TO DISTORTION, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Jun 12, 1995 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE. *SD

Jun 12, 1995 Suspension

MISALIGNMENT 6 TIMES. *SD

Jun 12, 1995 Steering

STEERING LINKAGE CONTROL ARM DEFECTIVE, CAUSING POOR STABILITY. *SD

Mar 29, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLES STEERING IS ERRATIC PULLING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLES STEERING IS ERRATIC PULLING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. TT

Mar 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

POLICE VEHICLE. BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, APPLIED BRAKES DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. TT

Mar 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

POLICE VEHICLE. BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON APPLIED BRAKES PASSENGERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. TT

Mar 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON ON APPLIED BRAKES, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. *AK

Mar 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

POLICE VEHICLE. BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, APPLIED BRAKES DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. TT

Mar 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

POLICE VEHICLE. BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON APPLIED BRAKES PASSENGERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. TT

Mar 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON ON APPLIED BRAKES, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. *AK

Mar 6, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATION IDLE PULL THROTTLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE HITTING A BRICK WALL IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 50 MPH. TT

Mar 6, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATION IDLE PULL THROTTLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE HITTING A BRICK WALL IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 50 MPH. TT

Feb 5, 1995 Visibility

SIDE WINDOW VENTS FAIL TO DEFROST (3RD VEHICLE FROM 481075). *AK

Feb 5, 1995 Visibility

SIDE WINDOW VENTS FAIL TO DEFROST (3RD VEHICLE FROM 481075). *AK

Jan 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING BRAKE APPLICATION NO REPONSE FROM BRAKING SYSTEM NOR WILL BRAKES RELEASE. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING BRAKE APPLICATION NO REPONSE FROM BRAKING SYSTEM NOR WILL BRAKES RELEASE. TT

Jan 5, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT RELEASE. *SKD

Jan 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TO RELEASE PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-152).

Jan 5, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT RELEASE. *SKD

Jan 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TO RELEASE PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-152).

Jan 4, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

EMERGENCY BRAKE MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE SOUNDED/ROLLED DOWNHILL INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. *SD

Jan 4, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

EMERGENCY BRAKE MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE SOUNDED/ROLLED DOWNHILL INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. *SD