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15E082000 Oct 6, 2015 STEERING

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-...

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Mar 19, 2020 Electrical System Fire 237,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSE WHICH CONTROLS THE IGNITION COILS AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE UNDER THE DASHBOARD BLEW. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY ...

Mar 19, 2020 Electrical System Fire 237,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSE WHICH CONTROLS THE IGNITION COILS AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE UNDER THE DASHBOARD BLEW. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY ...

Aug 29, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 180,000 mi

HAD MY CAR SINCE 2014 I WORKED HARD TO BUY IT. IT DROVE PRETTY DECIDE UNTILL ELECTRIC PROBLEMS STARTED TO OCCUR. THEN MY PASSANGER SIDE WHEEL FOLDED IN WHILE OPERATING WITH MY KIDS LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION IM JUST A HARD WORKING FATHER TRYING TO PROVIDE A SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY FAMILY

Aug 29, 2019 Electrical System Fire 180,000 mi

HAD MY CAR SINCE 2014 I WORKED HARD TO BUY IT. IT DROVE PRETTY DECIDE UNTILL ELECTRIC PROBLEMS STARTED TO OCCUR. THEN MY PASSANGER SIDE WHEEL FOLDED IN WHILE OPERATING WITH MY KIDS LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION IM JUST A HARD WORKING FATHER TRYING TO PROVIDE A SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY FAMILY

Aug 29, 2019 Suspension Fire 180,000 mi

HAD MY CAR SINCE 2014 I WORKED HARD TO BUY IT. IT DROVE PRETTY DECIDE UNTILL ELECTRIC PROBLEMS STARTED TO OCCUR. THEN MY PASSANGER SIDE WHEEL FOLDED IN WHILE OPERATING WITH MY KIDS LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION IM JUST A HARD WORKING FATHER TRYING TO PROVIDE A SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY FAMILY

Aug 29, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 180,000 mi

HAD MY CAR SINCE 2014 I WORKED HARD TO BUY IT. IT DROVE PRETTY DECIDE UNTILL ELECTRIC PROBLEMS STARTED TO OCCUR. THEN MY PASSANGER SIDE WHEEL FOLDED IN WHILE OPERATING WITH MY KIDS LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION IM JUST A HARD WORKING FATHER TRYING TO PROVIDE A SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY FAMILY

Aug 29, 2019 Electrical System Fire 180,000 mi

HAD MY CAR SINCE 2014 I WORKED HARD TO BUY IT. IT DROVE PRETTY DECIDE UNTILL ELECTRIC PROBLEMS STARTED TO OCCUR. THEN MY PASSANGER SIDE WHEEL FOLDED IN WHILE OPERATING WITH MY KIDS LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION IM JUST A HARD WORKING FATHER TRYING TO PROVIDE A SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY FAMILY

Aug 29, 2019 Suspension Fire 180,000 mi

HAD MY CAR SINCE 2014 I WORKED HARD TO BUY IT. IT DROVE PRETTY DECIDE UNTILL ELECTRIC PROBLEMS STARTED TO OCCUR. THEN MY PASSANGER SIDE WHEEL FOLDED IN WHILE OPERATING WITH MY KIDS LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION IM JUST A HARD WORKING FATHER TRYING TO PROVIDE A SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY FAMILY

Feb 28, 2018 Engine Fire 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICE FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THERE WERE...

Feb 28, 2018 Engine Fire 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICE FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THERE WERE...

Jan 19, 2018 Tires

BOUGHT A SET OF TIRES FROM EBAY / SIMPLETIRE. THEY WERE LISTED AS NEW WITHOUT ANY DISCLAIMER. ORDERED THEM JAN. 11TH 2018, AND RECEIVED THEM JAN. 16TH, 2018 VIA FEDEX. CHECKED THE DOT DATE CODE AND SAW THAT ALL FOUR TIRES ARE OVER SIX YEARS OLD. ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT SIMPLE TIRE THROUGH EBAY MESSAGIN...

Jan 19, 2018 Tires

BOUGHT A SET OF TIRES FROM EBAY / SIMPLETIRE. THEY WERE LISTED AS NEW WITHOUT ANY DISCLAIMER. ORDERED THEM JAN. 11TH 2018, AND RECEIVED THEM JAN. 16TH, 2018 VIA FEDEX. CHECKED THE DOT DATE CODE AND SAW THAT ALL FOUR TIRES ARE OVER SIX YEARS OLD. ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT SIMPLE TIRE THROUGH EBAY MESSAGIN...

Mar 13, 2017 Electrical System 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Mar 13, 2017 Electrical System 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Nov 3, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Nov 3, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Nov 2, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY 98 FORD CROWN VIC HEAD LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF WHEN I DRIVE. IT MAINLY TURN ON AND OFF IS WHEN I HAVE MY HIGH BEAMS WHEN IN MOTION. I DONT KNOW WAT CAUSES IT IT RECENTLY STARTED HAPPINGING

Nov 2, 2016 Electrical System 3 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY 98 FORD CROWN VIC HEAD LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF WHEN I DRIVE. IT MAINLY TURN ON AND OFF IS WHEN I HAVE MY HIGH BEAMS WHEN IN MOTION. I DONT KNOW WAT CAUSES IT IT RECENTLY STARTED HAPPINGING

Nov 2, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY 98 FORD CROWN VIC HEAD LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF WHEN I DRIVE. IT MAINLY TURN ON AND OFF IS WHEN I HAVE MY HIGH BEAMS WHEN IN MOTION. I DONT KNOW WAT CAUSES IT IT RECENTLY STARTED HAPPINGING

Nov 2, 2016 Electrical System 3 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY 98 FORD CROWN VIC HEAD LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF WHEN I DRIVE. IT MAINLY TURN ON AND OFF IS WHEN I HAVE MY HIGH BEAMS WHEN IN MOTION. I DONT KNOW WAT CAUSES IT IT RECENTLY STARTED HAPPINGING

Jun 27, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 209,026 mi

MY INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR MY THERMOSTAT IS COMPLETELY BROKEN WHEN I LOOKED UP ONLINE TO SEE HOW MUCH THE PART WOULD COST ME TO HAVE FIXED IT SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PART BECAUSE IN BETWEEN THE YEARS 1997-2006 FORD USED GENERIC PLASTIC TO MAKE THE PART I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR OFF A GUY LIKE 6 MO...

Jun 27, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 209,026 mi

MY INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR MY THERMOSTAT IS COMPLETELY BROKEN WHEN I LOOKED UP ONLINE TO SEE HOW MUCH THE PART WOULD COST ME TO HAVE FIXED IT SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PART BECAUSE IN BETWEEN THE YEARS 1997-2006 FORD USED GENERIC PLASTIC TO MAKE THE PART I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR OFF A GUY LIKE 6 MO...

Feb 15, 2015 Suspension 84,000 mi

I WAS A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC AND WENT TO SCHOOL FOR IT ALSO WITH OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD ! THIS IS THE STORY I DECIDED TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY'S ALL AT THE SAME TIME TO AVOID A VEHICL...

Feb 15, 2015 Steering 84,000 mi

I WAS A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC AND WENT TO SCHOOL FOR IT ALSO WITH OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD ! THIS IS THE STORY I DECIDED TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY'S ALL AT THE SAME TIME TO AVOID A VEHICL...

Feb 15, 2015 Wheels 84,000 mi

I WAS A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC AND WENT TO SCHOOL FOR IT ALSO WITH OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD ! THIS IS THE STORY I DECIDED TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY'S ALL AT THE SAME TIME TO AVOID A VEHICL...

Feb 15, 2015 Suspension 84,000 mi

I WAS A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC AND WENT TO SCHOOL FOR IT ALSO WITH OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD ! THIS IS THE STORY I DECIDED TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY'S ALL AT THE SAME TIME TO AVOID A VEHICL...

Feb 15, 2015 Steering 84,000 mi

I WAS A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC AND WENT TO SCHOOL FOR IT ALSO WITH OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD ! THIS IS THE STORY I DECIDED TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY'S ALL AT THE SAME TIME TO AVOID A VEHICL...

Feb 15, 2015 Wheels 84,000 mi

I WAS A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC AND WENT TO SCHOOL FOR IT ALSO WITH OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD ! THIS IS THE STORY I DECIDED TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY'S ALL AT THE SAME TIME TO AVOID A VEHICL...

May 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *JB

May 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *JB

Oct 17, 2013 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE CHECK AIR SUSPENSION WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR SHOCKS WERE CONTINUOUSLY MAKING THE VEHICLE JERK VIOLENTLY AND THE LAST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE REAR OF THE ...

Oct 17, 2013 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE CHECK AIR SUSPENSION WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR SHOCKS WERE CONTINUOUSLY MAKING THE VEHICLE JERK VIOLENTLY AND THE LAST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE REAR OF THE ...

Feb 10, 2012 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED FROM RIGHT TO LEFT AND HE HAD DIFFICULTY STEERING STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS...

Feb 10, 2012 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED FROM RIGHT TO LEFT AND HE HAD DIFFICULTY STEERING STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS...

Feb 10, 2012 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED FROM RIGHT TO LEFT AND HE HAD DIFFICULTY STEERING STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS...

Feb 10, 2012 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED FROM RIGHT TO LEFT AND HE HAD DIFFICULTY STEERING STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS...

Jan 2, 2012 Visibility 92,768 mi

HEATER EATC BLEND DOOR MOTOR FAILED. *TR

Jan 2, 2012 Visibility 92,768 mi

HEATER EATC BLEND DOOR MOTOR FAILED. *TR

Mar 15, 2011 Suspension 123,895 mi

AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NUMBER 98V322000, THE LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE APART WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY TITLED AS A FLEET VEHICLE WHICH WAS PART OF THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO GET VEHICLE FIXED. IN FACT, THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AT ALL ON MY VEHIC...

Mar 15, 2011 Suspension 123,895 mi

AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NUMBER 98V322000, THE LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE APART WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY TITLED AS A FLEET VEHICLE WHICH WAS PART OF THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO GET VEHICLE FIXED. IN FACT, THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AT ALL ON MY VEHIC...

Mar 15, 2011 Suspension 123,895 mi

AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NUMBER 98V322000, THE LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE APART WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY TITLED AS A FLEET VEHICLE WHICH WAS PART OF THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO GET VEHICLE FIXED. IN FACT, THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AT ALL ON MY VEHIC...

Mar 15, 2011 Suspension 123,895 mi

AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NUMBER 98V322000, THE LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE APART WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY TITLED AS A FLEET VEHICLE WHICH WAS PART OF THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO GET VEHICLE FIXED. IN FACT, THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AT ALL ON MY VEHIC...

Apr 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION AND WAS ADVISED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROX...

Apr 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION AND WAS ADVISED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROX...

Feb 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE SPARK ON THE ENGINE BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE

Feb 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE SPARK ON THE ENGINE BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE

Sep 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,644 mi

I OWN A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WITH A V-8 (4.6 ) THAT HAS A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH IS CRACKED AND LEAKING COOLANT . IT IS UNREPAIRABLE AND MUST BE REPLACED . THIS PLASTIC SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN USED AND INTAKE MANIFOLDS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FAIL LIKE THIS AND THEY SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED . ...

Sep 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,644 mi

I OWN A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WITH A V-8 (4.6 ) THAT HAS A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH IS CRACKED AND LEAKING COOLANT . IT IS UNREPAIRABLE AND MUST BE REPLACED . THIS PLASTIC SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN USED AND INTAKE MANIFOLDS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FAIL LIKE THIS AND THEY SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED . ...

Apr 23, 2009 Suspension 155,000 mi

AS MY BOYFRIEND BACK MY CAR OUT OF THE DRIVE ON APRIL 22, 2009 BETWEEN 8:30-9:00PM, THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE FELL. IT APPEARED THAT THE SHOCKS GAVE OUT OR SOMETHING. THE ONLY PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE HAD WERE COIL ISSUES BUT WE GOT IT TAKEN CARE OF. THE FORD COMPANY CLAIMS THAT THE VEHICLE HA...

Apr 23, 2009 Suspension 155,000 mi

AS MY BOYFRIEND BACK MY CAR OUT OF THE DRIVE ON APRIL 22, 2009 BETWEEN 8:30-9:00PM, THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE FELL. IT APPEARED THAT THE SHOCKS GAVE OUT OR SOMETHING. THE ONLY PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE HAD WERE COIL ISSUES BUT WE GOT IT TAKEN CARE OF. THE FORD COMPANY CLAIMS THAT THE VEHICLE HA...

Mar 26, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF REAR BRAKES WAS INDICATED BY THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH. UPON INSPECTION OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, A RUPTURE IN THE REAR CROSSOVER HYDRAULIC LINE THAT SUPPLIES FLUID TO THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS DISCOVERED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FLUID. THE RUPTURE OCCURRED WHERE THE LINE HAD BEEN CLAMPED T...

Mar 26, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF REAR BRAKES WAS INDICATED BY THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH. UPON INSPECTION OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, A RUPTURE IN THE REAR CROSSOVER HYDRAULIC LINE THAT SUPPLIES FLUID TO THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS DISCOVERED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FLUID. THE RUPTURE OCCURRED WHERE THE LINE HAD BEEN CLAMPED T...

Mar 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF A SAFETY RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. ALL OF THE ENGINE COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE RESERVOIR. THE COPPER TUBING CONNECTED TO THE INTAKE THAT WENT TO ...

Mar 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF A SAFETY RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. ALL OF THE ENGINE COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE RESERVOIR. THE COPPER TUBING CONNECTED TO THE INTAKE THAT WENT TO ...

Dec 6, 2007 Exterior Lighting

WE BOUGHT OUR 1998 CROWN VICTORIA USED IN 2001. AT THE TIME OF THE SALE I WAS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY PROBLEM WITH THE CAR, AND AT THAT TIME I SHOWED THEM THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAD A HEAVY FILM THAT CAUSED VERY LITTLE LIGHT TO COME THROUGH. I ASKED THEM ABOUT REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE DEALER WEN...

Dec 6, 2007 Exterior Lighting

WE BOUGHT OUR 1998 CROWN VICTORIA USED IN 2001. AT THE TIME OF THE SALE I WAS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY PROBLEM WITH THE CAR, AND AT THAT TIME I SHOWED THEM THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAD A HEAVY FILM THAT CAUSED VERY LITTLE LIGHT TO COME THROUGH. I ASKED THEM ABOUT REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE DEALER WEN...

Aug 30, 2007 Electrical System Fire 89,000 mi

MY 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER SITTING FOR 12 HOURS. THE FIRE DEPT SAID IT STARTED IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER THE HOOD. THE CAR IS NOW COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 98 CROWN VICTORIA FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT I AM BEING TOLD THAT MY VIN DO...

Aug 30, 2007 Electrical System Fire 89,000 mi

MY 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER SITTING FOR 12 HOURS. THE FIRE DEPT SAID IT STARTED IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER THE HOOD. THE CAR IS NOW COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 98 CROWN VICTORIA FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT I AM BEING TOLD THAT MY VIN DO...

Aug 30, 2007 Electrical System Fire 89,000 mi

MY 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER SITTING FOR 12 HOURS. THE FIRE DEPT SAID IT STARTED IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER THE HOOD. THE CAR IS NOW COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 98 CROWN VICTORIA FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT I AM BEING TOLD THAT MY VIN DO...

Aug 30, 2007 Electrical System Fire 89,000 mi

MY 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER SITTING FOR 12 HOURS. THE FIRE DEPT SAID IT STARTED IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER THE HOOD. THE CAR IS NOW COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 98 CROWN VICTORIA FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT I AM BEING TOLD THAT MY VIN DO...

Jul 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,281 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD THERMOSTAT HOUSING ( OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL) ON A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX ENGINE, CRACKED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK, AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. CAR WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AT A COST OF $1055.18. FORD PROVIDED A RECALL TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT TO "COMMERCIA...

Jul 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,281 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD THERMOSTAT HOUSING ( OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL) ON A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX ENGINE, CRACKED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK, AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. CAR WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AT A COST OF $1055.18. FORD PROVIDED A RECALL TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT TO "COMMERCIA...

Nov 9, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE COUPLED WITH A SMELL GAS THEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE ENGINE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE...

Nov 9, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE COUPLED WITH A SMELL GAS THEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE ENGINE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE...

Jun 29, 2006 Steering 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND DROPPED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE FRONT LEFT TIE ROD FRACTURED. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE TIE ROD. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER ...

Jun 29, 2006 Steering 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND DROPPED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE FRONT LEFT TIE ROD FRACTURED. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE TIE ROD. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER ...

Apr 11, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,437 mi

CONSUMER CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF 1998 CROWN VICTORIA GAS TANK. *TS *NM THE MANUFACTURER ONLY COVERED THE COST OF REPLACING RETROFIT FUEL TANKS ON POLICE CARS AND LIMOUSINES. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE PARTS. HE GOT A FORD DEALER TO INSTALL THE PARTS FREE....

Apr 11, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,437 mi

CONSUMER CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF 1998 CROWN VICTORIA GAS TANK. *TS *NM THE MANUFACTURER ONLY COVERED THE COST OF REPLACING RETROFIT FUEL TANKS ON POLICE CARS AND LIMOUSINES. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE PARTS. HE GOT A FORD DEALER TO INSTALL THE PARTS FREE....

Jun 10, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: HEADLIGHTS LENS FOGS UP AND OWNER CAN'T SEE IN THE DARK. HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. THE LENS IS ALSO DISCOLORED. HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHILCE.*AK

Jun 10, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: HEADLIGHTS LENS FOGS UP AND OWNER CAN'T SEE IN THE DARK. HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. THE LENS IS ALSO DISCOLORED. HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHILCE.*AK

Feb 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,500 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FLUID FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ONTO THE ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION.

Feb 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,500 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FLUID FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ONTO THE ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION.

Jan 26, 2005 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER NOTICED EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. AK

Jan 26, 2005 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER NOTICED EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. AK

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *NM THE VEHICLE RAN ROUGH. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED A TUNE UP AND IT STILL RAN ROUGH AND LEAKED FUMES. THE MANIFOLD WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. A METAL MANIFOLD INSTALLED. *TC

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *NM THE VEHICLE RAN ROUGH. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED A TUNE UP AND IT STILL RAN ROUGH AND LEAKED FUMES. THE MANIFOLD WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. A METAL MANIFOLD INSTALLED. *TC

Nov 12, 2004 Exterior Lighting 5,000 mi

EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY, BOTH RIGHT & LEFT. ALWAYS DRIVE WITH BRIGHT ON. NO ONE CAN TELL. WILL HAVE TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS BECAUSE OF SUCH POOR VISION OF THE ROAD. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW. *JB

Nov 12, 2004 Exterior Lighting 5,000 mi

EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY, BOTH RIGHT & LEFT. ALWAYS DRIVE WITH BRIGHT ON. NO ONE CAN TELL. WILL HAVE TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS BECAUSE OF SUCH POOR VISION OF THE ROAD. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW. *JB

Nov 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 159,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL CATCH ON FIRE. *AK THE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN ROUGH. AS THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED, THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING GASOLINE/OXYGEN FUMES. *SC

Nov 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 159,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL CATCH ON FIRE. *AK THE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN ROUGH. AS THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED, THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING GASOLINE/OXYGEN FUMES. *SC

Aug 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLIGHTS - SINCE PURCHASING THE FORD HAD HEADLIGHTS REPLACED TWICE, POOR VISIBILITY, ALWAYS HAVE THE "BRIGHTS ONE" AND THE VIEW OF THE ROAD IS DANGEROUS. THE LEN'S FOG-UP THEREFORE DEFUSING THE CANDLEPOWER. BRIGHTER BULBS CANT' BE USED BECAUSE THE HEAT WOULD DAMAGE THE LENS AND WIREING. I...

Aug 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLIGHTS - SINCE PURCHASING THE FORD HAD HEADLIGHTS REPLACED TWICE, POOR VISIBILITY, ALWAYS HAVE THE "BRIGHTS ONE" AND THE VIEW OF THE ROAD IS DANGEROUS. THE LEN'S FOG-UP THEREFORE DEFUSING THE CANDLEPOWER. BRIGHTER BULBS CANT' BE USED BECAUSE THE HEAT WOULD DAMAGE THE LENS AND WIREING. I...

Jun 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. AS A RESULT, STRESS CRACKS DEVELOPED WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLES WAS NOT INCLUDED SINCE THE RECALL ONLY AFFECTED POLICE VEHICLES.*AK

Jun 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. AS A RESULT, STRESS CRACKS DEVELOPED WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLES WAS NOT INCLUDED SINCE THE RECALL ONLY AFFECTED POLICE VEHICLES.*AK

Apr 19, 2004 Suspension 93,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM RECALL 98V322000. BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Suspension 93,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM RECALL 98V322000. BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Apr 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,200 mi

COOLANT LEAK IN INTAKE MANIFOLD. MANUFACTERING DEFECT IM TOLD, BUT NO RECALL. WHY NO RECALL?

Apr 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,200 mi

COOLANT LEAK IN INTAKE MANIFOLD. MANUFACTERING DEFECT IM TOLD, BUT NO RECALL. WHY NO RECALL?

Feb 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,453 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED CRACKS BECAUSE OF A FACTORY DESIGN FLAW. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE LOST COOLANT. *AK

Feb 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,453 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED CRACKS BECAUSE OF A FACTORY DESIGN FLAW. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE LOST COOLANT. *AK

Dec 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting 43,759 mi

MY CROWN VIC HAS 43759 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT THE LIGHTS TURNED OFF (APPROXIMATELY 1.5 SECONDS)-FLASHED ON-FLASHED OFF. I TOOK THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OFF & IT QUIT TURNING OFF. I KEPT THE BRIGHTS OFF THE REST OF THAT TRIP BUT COULD STILL SMELL AN PLASTIC BURNING SMELL IN THE...

Dec 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting 43,759 mi

MY CROWN VIC HAS 43759 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT THE LIGHTS TURNED OFF (APPROXIMATELY 1.5 SECONDS)-FLASHED ON-FLASHED OFF. I TOOK THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OFF & IT QUIT TURNING OFF. I KEPT THE BRIGHTS OFF THE REST OF THAT TRIP BUT COULD STILL SMELL AN PLASTIC BURNING SMELL IN THE...

Apr 22, 2003 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE WAS INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT LENSES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE LENSES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE HOW THE MOISTURE WAS GETTING INTO THE LENSES. *JB RECENTLY, THE SAME PROBLEM DEVELOPED. THE CONSUMER CONTAC...

Apr 22, 2003 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE WAS INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT LENSES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE LENSES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE HOW THE MOISTURE WAS GETTING INTO THE LENSES. *JB RECENTLY, THE SAME PROBLEM DEVELOPED. THE CONSUMER CONTAC...

Apr 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,544 mi

SMALL CRACK IN INTAKE MANIFOLD AND DETACHED HOSE FITTING ON THE TOP OF INTAKE MANIFOLD. CAR OVERHEATED. CONTACTED FORD ON MARCH 21, 2003. JUST ENTERED MY COMPLAINT IN SYSTEM. I DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL (01M02) CONCERNING INTAKE MANIFOLDS FORD CROWN VICTORIA', BUT FORD STATES THAT MY YEAR MODEL ...

Apr 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,544 mi

SMALL CRACK IN INTAKE MANIFOLD AND DETACHED HOSE FITTING ON THE TOP OF INTAKE MANIFOLD. CAR OVERHEATED. CONTACTED FORD ON MARCH 21, 2003. JUST ENTERED MY COMPLAINT IN SYSTEM. I DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL (01M02) CONCERNING INTAKE MANIFOLDS FORD CROWN VICTORIA', BUT FORD STATES THAT MY YEAR MODEL ...

Mar 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,544 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *JB THE ENGINE WAS WARMED UP, AND HOT ANTIFREEZE DISPENSED FROM THE INTAKE AND BURNED THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AGAIN WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE ADVISE OF THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO THE HOSE FITTING. SCC

Mar 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,544 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *JB THE ENGINE WAS WARMED UP, AND HOT ANTIFREEZE DISPENSED FROM THE INTAKE AND BURNED THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AGAIN WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE ADVISE OF THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO THE HOSE FITTING. SCC

Mar 28, 2003 Steering

THE OUT TIE ROD EXPERIENCED PRE MATURE FAILURE. *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Steering

THE OUT TIE ROD EXPERIENCED PRE MATURE FAILURE. *JB

Feb 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 643,050 mi

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE "INTAKE MANIFOLD" THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A PLUG INSERTED THAT HAS COME OUT. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO OTHER POLICE "INTERCEPT" MODELS AND FORD REPLACED THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD WITH ALUMIN.

Feb 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 643,050 mi

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE "INTAKE MANIFOLD" THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A PLUG INSERTED THAT HAS COME OUT. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO OTHER POLICE "INTERCEPT" MODELS AND FORD REPLACED THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD WITH ALUMIN.

Jan 27, 2003 Steering 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 1998 CROWN VICTORIA WITH 40,000 MILES. MY FRONT END WAS MAKING A NOISE, SO I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT BOTH OF MY FRONT CONTROL ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACED. CAMPAIGN # 98V322000 DEC-15-1998 RECALL ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER STATES MY CAR IS NOT COVERED.

Jan 27, 2003 Steering 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 1998 CROWN VICTORIA WITH 40,000 MILES. MY FRONT END WAS MAKING A NOISE, SO I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT BOTH OF MY FRONT CONTROL ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACED. CAMPAIGN # 98V322000 DEC-15-1998 RECALL ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER STATES MY CAR IS NOT COVERED.

Jan 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBLE FUEL TANK PROBLEM REGARDING HIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER ONLY RECALLED THE POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLE'S. *PH *JB

Jan 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBLE FUEL TANK PROBLEM REGARDING HIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER ONLY RECALLED THE POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLE'S. *PH *JB

Dec 10, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL ASSEMBLY MAKE A RATTLING NOISE THE NOISE START AT A LOWER SOUND THEN GRADUALLY GETS LOUDER, AND NOTICE WHEN OPENING THE GAS CAP A LOT PRESSURE IS BEHIND IT. TS

Dec 10, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL ASSEMBLY MAKE A RATTLING NOISE THE NOISE START AT A LOWER SOUND THEN GRADUALLY GETS LOUDER, AND NOTICE WHEN OPENING THE GAS CAP A LOT PRESSURE IS BEHIND IT. TS

Nov 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON 4 TIMES. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD A GAS CAP REPLACED AND IT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON 3 TIMES AFTER-THIS WAS THE FIRST INCIDENT. THE SOLENOID WAS TAKEN OFF AND HAD ENLONGATED, SLICED, PARABOLIC CUT/VERY SMALL INFRACTION...

Nov 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON 4 TIMES. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD A GAS CAP REPLACED AND IT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON 3 TIMES AFTER-THIS WAS THE FIRST INCIDENT. THE SOLENOID WAS TAKEN OFF AND HAD ENLONGATED, SLICED, PARABOLIC CUT/VERY SMALL INFRACTION...

Sep 9, 2002 Suspension

DEALER REFUSES TO INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE IN THE RECALL, NTHSA#98V322000. *AK

Sep 9, 2002 Suspension

DEALER REFUSES TO INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE IN THE RECALL, NTHSA#98V322000. *AK

Aug 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING ONLY AT LOW SPEED INTAKE MANIFOLD WILL OVERHEAT WITH NO WARNING, AND CONSUMER IS FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING ONLY AT LOW SPEED INTAKE MANIFOLD WILL OVERHEAT WITH NO WARNING, AND CONSUMER IS FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

May 30, 2002 Electrical System

FIRST FAILURE WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES (7/99), SECOND WAS HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, TWO TIMES (10/99), THIRD WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AGAIN AND RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (06/01), FOURTH WAS RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (8/01). ON EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THESE OCCASIONS TH...

May 30, 2002 Visibility

FIRST FAILURE WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES (7/99), SECOND WAS HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, TWO TIMES (10/99), THIRD WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AGAIN AND RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (06/01), FOURTH WAS RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (8/01). ON EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THESE OCCASIONS TH...

May 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting

FIRST FAILURE WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES (7/99), SECOND WAS HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, TWO TIMES (10/99), THIRD WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AGAIN AND RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (06/01), FOURTH WAS RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (8/01). ON EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THESE OCCASIONS TH...

May 30, 2002 Electrical System

FIRST FAILURE WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES (7/99), SECOND WAS HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, TWO TIMES (10/99), THIRD WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AGAIN AND RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (06/01), FOURTH WAS RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (8/01). ON EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THESE OCCASIONS TH...

May 30, 2002 Visibility

FIRST FAILURE WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES (7/99), SECOND WAS HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, TWO TIMES (10/99), THIRD WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AGAIN AND RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (06/01), FOURTH WAS RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (8/01). ON EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THESE OCCASIONS TH...

May 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting

FIRST FAILURE WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES (7/99), SECOND WAS HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, TWO TIMES (10/99), THIRD WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AGAIN AND RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (06/01), FOURTH WAS RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (8/01). ON EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THESE OCCASIONS TH...

May 15, 2002 Electrical System

THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS START FLASHING ON AND OFF JUST LIKE THE HAZARD LIGHTS. I WAS USING THE AUTOMATIC FEATURE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED THEN TRIED TO CONTROL THEM WITH THE MANUAL SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. I USED ONLY THE MANUAL FEATURE FOR A FEW DAYS AND DID NOT HAVE A ...

May 15, 2002 Interior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS START FLASHING ON AND OFF JUST LIKE THE HAZARD LIGHTS. I WAS USING THE AUTOMATIC FEATURE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED THEN TRIED TO CONTROL THEM WITH THE MANUAL SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. I USED ONLY THE MANUAL FEATURE FOR A FEW DAYS AND DID NOT HAVE A ...

May 15, 2002 Electrical System

THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS START FLASHING ON AND OFF JUST LIKE THE HAZARD LIGHTS. I WAS USING THE AUTOMATIC FEATURE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED THEN TRIED TO CONTROL THEM WITH THE MANUAL SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. I USED ONLY THE MANUAL FEATURE FOR A FEW DAYS AND DID NOT HAVE A ...

May 15, 2002 Interior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS START FLASHING ON AND OFF JUST LIKE THE HAZARD LIGHTS. I WAS USING THE AUTOMATIC FEATURE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED THEN TRIED TO CONTROL THEM WITH THE MANUAL SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. I USED ONLY THE MANUAL FEATURE FOR A FEW DAYS AND DID NOT HAVE A ...

May 13, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED. FORD HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK *TT

May 13, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED. FORD HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK *TT

Jan 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHTHEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. CONTACTED INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. WAS INFORMED COPPER SWITCH HAD OVERHEATED AND WAS CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHTHEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. CONTACTED INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. WAS INFORMED COPPER SWITCH HAD OVERHEATED AND WAS CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 19, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FASTENS TOO TIGHTLY. ALSO, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK, AND ELECTRICAL DOORS ARE DEFECTIVE. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FASTENS TOO TIGHTLY. ALSO, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK, AND ELECTRICAL DOORS ARE DEFECTIVE. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Structure

PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FASTENS TOO TIGHTLY. ALSO, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK, AND ELECTRICAL DOORS ARE DEFECTIVE. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FASTENS TOO TIGHTLY. ALSO, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK, AND ELECTRICAL DOORS ARE DEFECTIVE. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FASTENS TOO TIGHTLY. ALSO, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK, AND ELECTRICAL DOORS ARE DEFECTIVE. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Structure

PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FASTENS TOO TIGHTLY. ALSO, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK, AND ELECTRICAL DOORS ARE DEFECTIVE. *AK

Apr 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES FRONT DISC BRAKES LOCK UP, CREATING EXTREME VIBRATION WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Apr 18, 2001 Visibility Crash

WHILE DRIVING AND HAVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, ,WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. CONTACED DEALER.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES FRONT DISC BRAKES LOCK UP, CREATING EXTREME VIBRATION WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Apr 18, 2001 Visibility Crash

WHILE DRIVING AND HAVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, ,WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. CONTACED DEALER.*AK

Feb 26, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE IS HAVING SAME SYMPTOMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL # 98V322000.DIFFERENTIAL IS ALSO MAKING NOISE, POSSIBLY LOSING FLUID. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE IS HAVING SAME SYMPTOMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL # 98V322000.DIFFERENTIAL IS ALSO MAKING NOISE, POSSIBLY LOSING FLUID. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE IS HAVING SAME SYMPTOMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL # 98V322000.DIFFERENTIAL IS ALSO MAKING NOISE, POSSIBLY LOSING FLUID. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE IS HAVING SAME SYMPTOMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL # 98V322000.DIFFERENTIAL IS ALSO MAKING NOISE, POSSIBLY LOSING FLUID. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Steering

TWO AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERS MISDIAGNOSED/FAILED TO DIAGNOSE UNTIL AFTER FORD'S BASIC BUMPER TO BUMPER (3/36) WARRANTY EXPIRED. FORD MOTOR COMPANY TOLD ME IT WAS A "DEALER PROBLEM" AND FURTHER TOLD ME IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT THAT HAS A $50 DEBT. THIS TIE ROD ISSUE SEEMS TO BE...

Feb 5, 2001 Steering

TWO AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERS MISDIAGNOSED/FAILED TO DIAGNOSE UNTIL AFTER FORD'S BASIC BUMPER TO BUMPER (3/36) WARRANTY EXPIRED. FORD MOTOR COMPANY TOLD ME IT WAS A "DEALER PROBLEM" AND FURTHER TOLD ME IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT THAT HAS A $50 DEBT. THIS TIE ROD ISSUE SEEMS TO BE...

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ELECTRICAL PLUG TO THE ALTERNATOR FAN MOTOR MELTS CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *MJS

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ELECTRICAL PLUG TO THE ALTERNATOR FAN MOTOR MELTS CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *MJS

Dec 24, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

A FUEL OR BRAKE LINE DROPS OUT OF A CLIP UNDER GAS TANK. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED SITUATION. I'VE SEEN THIS LINE DRAGGING ABOUT 4" ABOVE THE HIGHWAY ON OTHER CROWN VICTORIA'S AND MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS THAT I PASS ON MY WAY TO AND FROM WORK. IT COULD RUPTURE IF THE UNDERCARRIAGE MAKES CONTACT WITH ...

Dec 24, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

A FUEL OR BRAKE LINE DROPS OUT OF A CLIP UNDER GAS TANK. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED SITUATION. I'VE SEEN THIS LINE DRAGGING ABOUT 4" ABOVE THE HIGHWAY ON OTHER CROWN VICTORIA'S AND MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS THAT I PASS ON MY WAY TO AND FROM WORK. IT COULD RUPTURE IF THE UNDERCARRIAGE MAKES CONTACT WITH ...

Oct 5, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL FILLER TUBE HAS A FLAP IN IT WHERE THE TUBE CONNECTS TO THE TANK TO PREVENT SPILLAGE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR UPSET. THE FLAP HAS STUCK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION CAUSING THE FUEL NOT TO FLOW FREELY INTO THE TANK. IN THIS OPEN POSITION, THE FLAP DOES NOT DO IT JOB OF KEEPING FUEL ...

Oct 5, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL FILLER TUBE HAS A FLAP IN IT WHERE THE FOLLER TUBE CONNECTS TO THE FUEL TANK. THE FLAP IS THERE TO PREVENT SPILLAGE IN THE EVENT OF COLLISION OR UPSET. THE FLAP HAS STUCK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION PREVENTING FREE FLOWING OF FUEL. IN ADDITION, IN THE EVENT OF AN UPSET, THE FUEL WOULD F...

Oct 5, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL FILLER TUBE HAS A FLAP IN IT WHERE THE TUBE CONNECTS TO THE TANK TO PREVENT SPILLAGE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR UPSET. THE FLAP HAS STUCK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION CAUSING THE FUEL NOT TO FLOW FREELY INTO THE TANK. IN THIS OPEN POSITION, THE FLAP DOES NOT DO IT JOB OF KEEPING FUEL ...

Oct 5, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL FILLER TUBE HAS A FLAP IN IT WHERE THE FOLLER TUBE CONNECTS TO THE FUEL TANK. THE FLAP IS THERE TO PREVENT SPILLAGE IN THE EVENT OF COLLISION OR UPSET. THE FLAP HAS STUCK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION PREVENTING FREE FLOWING OF FUEL. IN ADDITION, IN THE EVENT OF AN UPSET, THE FUEL WOULD F...

Sep 26, 2000 Structure

CRACKS FOUND IN THE FRONT END AREA OF THE FRAME AND WERE SPOT WELDED. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Suspension

THE FRAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLIES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Suspension

THE FRAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLIES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Suspension

THE FRAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLIES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Suspension

THE FRAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLIES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Suspension

THE FRAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLIES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Suspension

THE FRAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLIES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NEEDS REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Structure

CRACKS FOUND IN THE FRONT END AREA OF THE FRAME AND WERE SPOT WELDED. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Suspension

THE FRAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLIES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Suspension

THE FRAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLIES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Suspension

THE FRAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLIES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Suspension

THE FRAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLIES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Suspension

THE FRAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLIES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Suspension

THE FRAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLIES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NEEDS REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Tires

A NEW VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING, ESPECIALLY IN COLDER WEATHER. THE CUSTOMER SUSPECTED THAT THE FIRESTONE OFFINITY TIRES TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. IT WAS LATER CONFIRMED BY THE NEWS OF DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE SUV TIRES AND THE RECALLS MADE. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER DISCOVERED THAT THESE TIR...

Sep 11, 2000 Tires

A NEW VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING, ESPECIALLY IN COLDER WEATHER. THE CUSTOMER SUSPECTED THAT THE FIRESTONE OFFINITY TIRES TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. IT WAS LATER CONFIRMED BY THE NEWS OF DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE SUV TIRES AND THE RECALLS MADE. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER DISCOVERED THAT THESE TIR...

Sep 11, 2000 Tires

A NEW VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING, ESPECIALLY IN COLDER WEATHER. THE CUSTOMER SUSPECTED THAT THE FIRESTONE OFFINITY TIRES TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. IT WAS LATER CONFIRMED BY THE NEWS OF DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE SUV TIRES AND THE RECALLS MADE. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER DISCOVERED THAT THESE TIR...

Sep 11, 2000 Tires

A NEW VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING, ESPECIALLY IN COLDER WEATHER. THE CUSTOMER SUSPECTED THAT THE FIRESTONE OFFINITY TIRES TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. IT WAS LATER CONFIRMED BY THE NEWS OF DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE SUV TIRES AND THE RECALLS MADE. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER DISCOVERED THAT THESE TIR...

Aug 10, 2000 Suspension

POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING TRAILING ARM WHICH WAS SECURED BY A BRACKET AND LINK TO AXLE/TO FRAME, DETACHED WHICH CAUSED REAR AXLE TO DROP.IT MAY HAVE CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Suspension

POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING TRAILING ARM WHICH WAS SECURED BY A BRACKET AND LINK TO AXLE/TO FRAME, DETACHED WHICH CAUSED REAR AXLE TO DROP.IT MAY HAVE CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 13, 2000 Structure

WE HAVE 7 1998 CROWN VICTOIAS PAINT KEEPS PEELING OF FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS IN NONACCIDENT RELATED INCIDENTS IS ANY ELSE HAVING THIS PROLEM? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 13, 2000 Structure

WE HAVE 7 1998 CROWN VICTOIAS PAINT KEEPS PEELING OF FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS IN NONACCIDENT RELATED INCIDENTS IS ANY ELSE HAVING THIS PROLEM? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Structure

VEHICLE WAS IN ACCIDENT PRIOR TO SALE, THE VEHICLE IS NOT STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE, THE REPAIRS COMPLETED PRIOR TO SALE WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, POOR WORKMANSHIP AND WELDING ERRORS.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) *MJS

Jun 21, 2000 Structure

VEHICLE WAS IN ACCIDENT PRIOR TO SALE, THE VEHICLE IS NOT STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE, THE REPAIRS COMPLETED PRIOR TO SALE WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, POOR WORKMANSHIP AND WELDING ERRORS.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) *MJS

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 96 AND97 MODELS HAD FACTORY RECALLS, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE 98 MODELS HASN'T BEEN FIXED YET. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 96 AND97 MODELS HAD FACTORY RECALLS, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE 98 MODELS HASN'T BEEN FIXED YET. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE HAD MULTIPLE FAILURES ON SEVERAL VEHICLES INCLUDING ADDITIONAL FAILURE OF OIL/LUBRICANT SYSTEM. FORD NOT RESPONDING FAVORABLY TOWARDS INVESTIGATION.

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE HAD MULTIPLE FAILURES ON SEVERAL VEHICLES INCLUDING ADDITIONAL FAILURE OF OIL/LUBRICANT SYSTEM. FORD NOT RESPONDING FAVORABLY TOWARDS INVESTIGATION.

Jan 3, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO QUIT RUNNING ON 2 OCCASIONS, THE SECOND TIME THE POWER BRAKES AND STEERING QUIT WORKING AS WELL, THE CONSUMER STATES THAT A REPAIR LETTER WAS SENT OUT MARCH OF 1999. *SLC

Jan 3, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO QUIT RUNNING ON 2 OCCASIONS, THE SECOND TIME THE POWER BRAKES AND STEERING QUIT WORKING AS WELL, THE CONSUMER STATES THAT A REPAIR LETTER WAS SENT OUT MARCH OF 1999. *SLC

Nov 1, 1999 Wheels

THIS POLICE DEPARTMENT PURCHASED SEVEN 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIAS. THE HUB CAPS ON THIS YEAR MODEL ARE CONSTANTLY COMING OFF THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS. SO FAR THIS DEPARTMENT HAS REPLACED 10 HUB CAPS FROM IT'S FLEET OF 1998 CARS. WE ARE NOT THE ONLY PD THAT HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. NUMER...

Nov 1, 1999 Wheels

THIS POLICE DEPARTMENT PURCHASED SEVEN 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIAS. THE HUB CAPS ON THIS YEAR MODEL ARE CONSTANTLY COMING OFF THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS. SO FAR THIS DEPARTMENT HAS REPLACED 10 HUB CAPS FROM IT'S FLEET OF 1998 CARS. WE ARE NOT THE ONLY PD THAT HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. NUMER...

Sep 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CAR SUDDENLY VEERED LEFT UPON SUDDEN BRAKING ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. CAR HAS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THAT DID NOT ACTIVATE. TIRES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE AND PROPERLY INFLATED.

Sep 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CAR SUDDENLY VEERED LEFT UPON SUDDEN BRAKING ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. CAR HAS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THAT DID NOT ACTIVATE. TIRES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE AND PROPERLY INFLATED.

Sep 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OFF AND THEN FLASHED BACK ON WHILE DRIVING, UNABLE TO DETERMINE REASON FOR INTERMITTENT FAILURE. MJS

Sep 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OFF AND THEN FLASHED BACK ON WHILE DRIVING, UNABLE TO DETERMINE REASON FOR INTERMITTENT FAILURE. MJS

Aug 25, 1999 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A BIG BLIND SPOT, AND THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO SEE ANY OBJECT OR PEOPLE WITHINN THE VIEW. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A BIG BLIND SPOT, AND THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO SEE ANY OBJECT OR PEOPLE WITHINN THE VIEW. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD GO OFF. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Power Train

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD GO OFF. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD GO OFF. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Power Train

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD GO OFF. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING IN RAINY WEATHER VEHICLE PULL TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING IN RAINY WEATHER VEHICLE PULL TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

GAS FUMES GOT INSIDE THE CAR. OWNER BLACKED OUT AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALE R HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND CANT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

GAS FUMES GOT INSIDE THE CAR. OWNER BLACKED OUT AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALE R HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND CANT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TURNING HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAMS, THE LOW BEAMS GO OFF. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MADE THIS WAY. THE ONLY WAY THAT HIGH AND LOW BEAMS CAN BE USED AT THE SAME TIME IS TO HOLD THE FLASHER SWITCH IN THE FLASHER POSITION. THIS MEANS HOLDING THE TURN ...

Mar 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TURNING HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAMS, THE LOW BEAMS GO OFF. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MADE THIS WAY. THE ONLY WAY THAT HIGH AND LOW BEAMS CAN BE USED AT THE SAME TIME IS TO HOLD THE FLASHER SWITCH IN THE FLASHER POSITION. THIS MEANS HOLDING THE TURN ...

Mar 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

RUBBER HOSE THAT COMES FROM THE GAS TANK IS EXPOSED TOO LOW TO THE GROUND WHERE IT CAN BE HIT IF GOING OVER A BUMP OR POTHOLE. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

RUBBER HOSE THAT COMES FROM THE GAS TANK IS EXPOSED TOO LOW TO THE GROUND WHERE IT CAN BE HIT IF GOING OVER A BUMP OR POTHOLE. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE PURCHASED TWO 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE VEHICLES AND BOTH HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE. TO MAKE REPAIRS REQUIRES THE CRANK SHAFT TO BE REMOVED. COST PLUS LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE MAKES PROBLEM MORE SEVERE. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AROUND THE COUNTRY SHOULD BE NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE AND...

Mar 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE PURCHASED TWO 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE VEHICLES AND BOTH HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE. TO MAKE REPAIRS REQUIRES THE CRANK SHAFT TO BE REMOVED. COST PLUS LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE MAKES PROBLEM MORE SEVERE. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AROUND THE COUNTRY SHOULD BE NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE AND...

Feb 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE NOTICED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN BEGINNING TO FUEL THE VEHICLE, WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED THERE IS A DECREASE IN ENGINE POWER. ON THE DATE REPORTED WHEN THE FUEL CAP WAS REMOVED, THE ENGINE STOPPED. *AK

Feb 7, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE NOTICED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE START, EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE, THERE IS A POPPING NOISE IN THE DRIVESHAFT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE, RECALL WORK FOR BALL JOINTS WAS DONE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Feb 7, 1999 Suspension

I HAVE NOTICED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE START, EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE, THERE IS A POPPING NOISE IN THE DRIVESHAFT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE, RECALL WORK FOR BALL JOINTS WAS DONE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Feb 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE NOTICED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN BEGINNING TO FUEL THE VEHICLE, WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED THERE IS A DECREASE IN ENGINE POWER. ON THE DATE REPORTED WHEN THE FUEL CAP WAS REMOVED, THE ENGINE STOPPED. *AK

Feb 7, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE NOTICED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE START, EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE, THERE IS A POPPING NOISE IN THE DRIVESHAFT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE, RECALL WORK FOR BALL JOINTS WAS DONE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Feb 7, 1999 Suspension

I HAVE NOTICED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE START, EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE, THERE IS A POPPING NOISE IN THE DRIVESHAFT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE, RECALL WORK FOR BALL JOINTS WAS DONE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

ALARM SYSTEM DOOR OPENER FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LATCH FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DOOR GASKET FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

DESIGN OF REAR SIDE MIRROR ON DRIVER SIDE MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE CURB WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED, DUE TO FAILURE - FIRESTONE P225/60R16M&S 6-121616-4. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT FAILED AND WAS NOT REPAIRED CORRECTLY. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL SAFETY SWITCH LOCKED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR FAILS WHEN TRYING TO PICK UP SPEED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

WEATHER STRIP FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOWER RADIATOR HOSE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

LEFT DOOR RATTLING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

ALARM SYSTEM DOOR OPENER FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LATCH FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DOOR GASKET FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

DESIGN OF REAR SIDE MIRROR ON DRIVER SIDE MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE CURB WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED, DUE TO FAILURE - FIRESTONE P225/60R16M&S 6-121616-4. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT FAILED AND WAS NOT REPAIRED CORRECTLY. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL SAFETY SWITCH LOCKED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR FAILS WHEN TRYING TO PICK UP SPEED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

WEATHER STRIP FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOWER RADIATOR HOSE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

LEFT DOOR RATTLING. YH

Jan 12, 1999 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC INTERLOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC INTERLOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jan 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THIS VEHICLE IS A FINE AUTOMOBILE, BUT IT HAS ONE GLARING DESIGN DEFECT. THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAMS ARE SHUT OFF WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE TURNED ON. I DISCOVERED THIS A WEEK AGO WHEN ON A VERY DARK COUNTRY ROAD. IN A 55 MPH ZONE 25 MPH WAS A MORE APPROPRIATE SPEED. WHEN THE HIGHBEAMS ONLY WERE ON I ...

Jan 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THIS VEHICLE IS A FINE AUTOMOBILE, BUT IT HAS ONE GLARING DESIGN DEFECT. THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAMS ARE SHUT OFF WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE TURNED ON. I DISCOVERED THIS A WEEK AGO WHEN ON A VERY DARK COUNTRY ROAD. IN A 55 MPH ZONE 25 MPH WAS A MORE APPROPRIATE SPEED. WHEN THE HIGHBEAMS ONLY WERE ON I ...

Dec 27, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE ON A TRIP TO ARIZONA I RENTED A CAR FROM HERTZ. I WAS DRIVING FROM SEDONA TO PHOENIX ON I17 WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND STOPPED SUDDENLY. AT THE TIME I WAS PASSING IN THE LEFT LANE ON A GRADE OF ABOUT 15 DEGREES AT 70MPH. THE ENGINE STOPPED BECAUSE THE FUEL SHUT OFF SWITCH IN THE TRUNK C...

Dec 27, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE ON A TRIP TO ARIZONA I RENTED A CAR FROM HERTZ. I WAS DRIVING FROM SEDONA TO PHOENIX ON I17 WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND STOPPED SUDDENLY. AT THE TIME I WAS PASSING IN THE LEFT LANE ON A GRADE OF ABOUT 15 DEGREES AT 70MPH. THE ENGINE STOPPED BECAUSE THE FUEL SHUT OFF SWITCH IN THE TRUNK C...

Dec 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE CONSUMER WENT OVER A RUMBLE STRIP ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. THE FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED BY RUMBLE STRIP ON ROAD. *AK *ML

Dec 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE CONSUMER WENT OVER A RUMBLE STRIP ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. THE FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED BY RUMBLE STRIP ON ROAD. *AK *ML

Nov 29, 1998 Suspension

SUSPENSION MAKES SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN TURINING THE STEERING TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE. YH

Nov 29, 1998 Suspension

SUSPENSION MAKES SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN TURINING THE STEERING TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE. YH

Nov 27, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

TWO RUBBER HOSES EXTEND OUT OF EACH SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK, WITH THE WORDS "GAS/FUEL" PRINTED ON THEM. DRIVING VEHICLE OVER A ROCK COULD POSSIBLELY RUPTURE THE HOSE ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Nov 27, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

TWO RUBBER HOSES EXTEND OUT OF EACH SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK, WITH THE WORDS "GAS/FUEL" PRINTED ON THEM. DRIVING VEHICLE OVER A ROCK COULD POSSIBLELY RUPTURE THE HOSE ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Nov 5, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS. DURING A FRONT END COLLISION, THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS. DURING A FRONT END COLLISION, THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 19, 1998 Tires

GOODYEAR 16" SNOW TIRES CAUSING SEVERE HANDLING PROBLEMS.

Oct 19, 1998 Tires

GOODYEAR 16" SNOW TIRES CAUSING SEVERE HANDLING PROBLEMS.

Sep 16, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A 35 DEGREE GRADE WITH THE GEAR SHIFT IN "PARK", KEY IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. DRIVER HEARD TWO LOUD "POPS", TURNED AND WATCH AS THE VEHICLE ROLL DOWN THE GRADE AND STRUCK A TREE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. DRIVER RECALLS HEARING A CLICKING NOISE AS...

Sep 16, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A 35 DEGREE GRADE WITH THE GEAR SHIFT IN "PARK", KEY IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. DRIVER HEARD TWO LOUD "POPS", TURNED AND WATCH AS THE VEHICLE ROLL DOWN THE GRADE AND STRUCK A TREE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. DRIVER RECALLS HEARING A CLICKING NOISE AS...

Aug 20, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL LINE IS EXPOSED UNDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES DRAGS THE GROUND.

Aug 20, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL LINE IS EXPOSED UNDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES DRAGS THE GROUND.

Aug 14, 1998 Unknown Or Other

UNSPECIFIED.

Aug 14, 1998 Unknown Or Other

UNSPECIFIED.

Aug 7, 1998 Steering

STEERING TOO SENSITIVE, UPON CHANGING LANES, VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. QCAW

Aug 7, 1998 Steering

STEERING TOO SENSITIVE, UPON CHANGING LANES, VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. QCAW

Jul 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WITH THE POLICE INTERCEPTOR PACKAGE ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN VEHICLE RUNS OVER ROUGH SURFACE, THE AUTOMATIC FUEL SHUTOFF IS ACTIVATED AND THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN.

Jul 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WITH THE POLICE INTERCEPTOR PACKAGE ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN VEHICLE RUNS OVER ROUGH SURFACE, THE AUTOMATIC FUEL SHUTOFF IS ACTIVATED AND THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN.

Jul 20, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF LIGHTING.

Jul 20, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF LIGHTING.

Jul 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE KNOCKS WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Jul 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE KNOCKS WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Jun 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR STALLED AT BOTTOM OF THE HILL WHEN MANUALLY GOING FROM SECOND TO DRIVE. WHEN RESTARTING THE MOTOR IT THREW ME ACROSS THE HIGHWAY INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE OF TRAFFIC.

Jun 28, 1998 Power Train

MOTOR STAHLED AT BOTTOM OF HILL WHEN MANUALLY GOING FROM SECOND TO DRIVE, COULD HAVE CAUSED BAD ACCIDENT IF THERE HAD BEEN ANY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS PULLING HARD TO THE LEFT TO KEEP THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY, WHILE PUTTING SELECTOR LEVER IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTING MOTOR. WHEN MOTOR STARTED, IT THREW...

Jun 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR STALLED AT BOTTOM OF THE HILL WHEN MANUALLY GOING FROM SECOND TO DRIVE. WHEN RESTARTING THE MOTOR IT THREW ME ACROSS THE HIGHWAY INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE OF TRAFFIC.

Jun 28, 1998 Power Train

MOTOR STAHLED AT BOTTOM OF HILL WHEN MANUALLY GOING FROM SECOND TO DRIVE, COULD HAVE CAUSED BAD ACCIDENT IF THERE HAD BEEN ANY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS PULLING HARD TO THE LEFT TO KEEP THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY, WHILE PUTTING SELECTOR LEVER IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTING MOTOR. WHEN MOTOR STARTED, IT THREW...

Jun 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. OWNER IS WORKING WITH DEALERSHIP ON REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT.*AK

Jun 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. OWNER IS WORKING WITH DEALERSHIP ON REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT.*AK

Apr 2, 1998 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT SWITCH DESIGN IS VERY OBSTRUCTIVE TO DRIVER'S OPERATION AND VIEWING, CAN ONLY BE ACTIVATED BY DRIVER DUE TO LOCATION.

Apr 2, 1998 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT SWITCH DESIGN IS VERY OBSTRUCTIVE TO DRIVER'S OPERATION AND VIEWING, CAN ONLY BE ACTIVATED BY DRIVER DUE TO LOCATION.

Mar 24, 1998 Power Train

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED LIGHTLY, CAR SLOWS DOWN.

Mar 24, 1998 Power Train

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED LIGHTLY, CAR SLOWS DOWN.

Jan 7, 1997 Power Train

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ENGAGES FOR NO REASON CAUSING LOSS OF POWER/CONTROL.

Jan 7, 1997 Power Train

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ENGAGES FOR NO REASON CAUSING LOSS OF POWER/CONTROL.