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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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Jan 8, 2023 Electrical System

My 99 ford crown victoria lx has front end issues. I have had to replace the ball joints about 4 times every 2 to 3 months because the front end keeps dropping. I'm not sure if you guys know about this but I've spoken with our local Ford mechanic and a few friends who have crown Victoria's as well a...

Jan 8, 2023 Unknown Or Other

My 99 ford crown victoria lx has front end issues. I have had to replace the ball joints about 4 times every 2 to 3 months because the front end keeps dropping. I'm not sure if you guys know about this but I've spoken with our local Ford mechanic and a few friends who have crown Victoria's as well a...

Jan 8, 2023 Electrical System

My 99 ford crown victoria lx has front end issues. I have had to replace the ball joints about 4 times every 2 to 3 months because the front end keeps dropping. I'm not sure if you guys know about this but I've spoken with our local Ford mechanic and a few friends who have crown Victoria's as well a...

Jan 8, 2023 Unknown Or Other

My 99 ford crown victoria lx has front end issues. I have had to replace the ball joints about 4 times every 2 to 3 months because the front end keeps dropping. I'm not sure if you guys know about this but I've spoken with our local Ford mechanic and a few friends who have crown Victoria's as well a...

Mar 19, 2019 Exterior Lighting 155,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS AS WELL AS THE DASH LIGHTS SHUT OFF. THEY THEN CAME BACK ON AFTER ABOUT A MINUTE AND A HALF. THE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF AND COME BACK ON AT RANDOM. I CAN BE ON THE INTERSTATE OR ON A CITY STREET. I CAN BE GOING FORWARD OR BACKWARDS...

Mar 19, 2019 Exterior Lighting 155,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS AS WELL AS THE DASH LIGHTS SHUT OFF. THEY THEN CAME BACK ON AFTER ABOUT A MINUTE AND A HALF. THE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF AND COME BACK ON AT RANDOM. I CAN BE ON THE INTERSTATE OR ON A CITY STREET. I CAN BE GOING FORWARD OR BACKWARDS...

Jun 20, 2018 Unknown Or Other

THE TURN SINGLE COMMILM IS MESSING UP.THE WIPERS WILL NOT WORK

Jun 20, 2018 Structure

THE PAD KEY STOP WORKING I HAD TO CALL MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO LET ME IN MY CAR ON A RAINY NITE WITH MY KIDS N TILL THIS DAY STILL DON'T WORK.I CAN'T LICK MY DOORS

Jun 20, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

ANYTIME I PUT A HALF A TANK IN GAS IN CAR IT SMELLS BAD IN TRUCK SO WHEN THIS DOES HAPPEN I LOOK IN THE TRUCK,THERE'S THIS FOAM IN THE BACK THAT'S CO BED WITH GAS,N THE SMALL IS BAD.I DON'T LET ME KIDS IN THE GAS,NTIL ITS GONE..WILL IT CATCH IN 🔥.IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE CA...

Jun 20, 2018 Steering

ANYTIME I PUT A HALF A TANK IN GAS IN CAR IT SMELLS BAD IN TRUCK SO WHEN THIS DOES HAPPEN I LOOK IN THE TRUCK,THERE'S THIS FOAM IN THE BACK THAT'S CO BED WITH GAS,N THE SMALL IS BAD.I DON'T LET ME KIDS IN THE GAS,NTIL ITS GONE..WILL IT CATCH IN 🔥.IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE CA...

Jun 20, 2018 Unknown Or Other

THE TURN SINGLE COMMILM IS MESSING UP.THE WIPERS WILL NOT WORK

Jun 20, 2018 Structure

THE PAD KEY STOP WORKING I HAD TO CALL MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO LET ME IN MY CAR ON A RAINY NITE WITH MY KIDS N TILL THIS DAY STILL DON'T WORK.I CAN'T LICK MY DOORS

Jun 20, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

ANYTIME I PUT A HALF A TANK IN GAS IN CAR IT SMELLS BAD IN TRUCK SO WHEN THIS DOES HAPPEN I LOOK IN THE TRUCK,THERE'S THIS FOAM IN THE BACK THAT'S CO BED WITH GAS,N THE SMALL IS BAD.I DON'T LET ME KIDS IN THE GAS,NTIL ITS GONE..WILL IT CATCH IN 🔥.IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE CA...

Jun 20, 2018 Steering

ANYTIME I PUT A HALF A TANK IN GAS IN CAR IT SMELLS BAD IN TRUCK SO WHEN THIS DOES HAPPEN I LOOK IN THE TRUCK,THERE'S THIS FOAM IN THE BACK THAT'S CO BED WITH GAS,N THE SMALL IS BAD.I DON'T LET ME KIDS IN THE GAS,NTIL ITS GONE..WILL IT CATCH IN 🔥.IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE CA...

May 17, 2017 Engine

THE CAR LEAKS ANTI-FREEZE THROUGHT THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. WHO EVER HEARD OF A PLASTIC MANIFOLD. THE ORIGINAL PART IS A DEFECTIVE PART-MADE OF THE WRONG MATERIAL.FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS PART, IT CAUSES HAVIC CONSTANTLY NEEDS TO ADD COOLANT. THE THERMOSTAT CANNOT BE CHANGED BECAUSE THE PLASTIC HOUSIN...

May 17, 2017 Engine

THE CAR LEAKS ANTI-FREEZE THROUGHT THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. WHO EVER HEARD OF A PLASTIC MANIFOLD. THE ORIGINAL PART IS A DEFECTIVE PART-MADE OF THE WRONG MATERIAL.FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS PART, IT CAUSES HAVIC CONSTANTLY NEEDS TO ADD COOLANT. THE THERMOSTAT CANNOT BE CHANGED BECAUSE THE PLASTIC HOUSIN...

Apr 2, 2017 Exterior Lighting

I RECEIVED A LETTER SAYING THE LIGHTING SYSTEM WAS RECALLED AND I WAS TO RECEIVE A NOTICE IN THE MAIL AS TO WHEN I COULD COME IN FOR SERVICE. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THAT SAID NOTICE AND MY LIGHTS ARE NOT REPAIRED.

Apr 2, 2017 Exterior Lighting

I RECEIVED A LETTER SAYING THE LIGHTING SYSTEM WAS RECALLED AND I WAS TO RECEIVE A NOTICE IN THE MAIL AS TO WHEN I COULD COME IN FOR SERVICE. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THAT SAID NOTICE AND MY LIGHTS ARE NOT REPAIRED.

Apr 13, 2016 Tires 165,000 mi

TIRE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TREAD SEPARATED FROM SIDEWALLS.

Apr 13, 2016 Tires 165,000 mi

TIRE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TREAD SEPARATED FROM SIDEWALLS.

Jun 24, 2015 Engine 76,500 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE SHOT OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COIL PACK AND THREADS TO THE BLOCK. THIS IS A 200$ TO 300$ FIX EACH TIME. GETTING TO BE A HASSLE.

Jun 24, 2015 Engine 76,500 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE SHOT OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COIL PACK AND THREADS TO THE BLOCK. THIS IS A 200$ TO 300$ FIX EACH TIME. GETTING TO BE A HASSLE.

Apr 13, 2015 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED. THE ...

Apr 13, 2015 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED. THE ...

Mar 19, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 180,000 mi

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS WAS MADE OF A CHEAP PLASTIC.. *TR

Mar 19, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 180,000 mi

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS WAS MADE OF A CHEAP PLASTIC.. *TR

Aug 1, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 39,450 mi

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH I BEGAN TO SMELL A SWEET BURNING SCENT THAT I QUICKLY RECOGNIZED AS COOLANT. I PULLED OVER & INSPECTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRST THING I OBSERVED AFTER REMOVING THE PLASTIC FACIA FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WAS A CRACK IN THE WATER TEMPE...

Aug 1, 2014 Engine 39,450 mi

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH I BEGAN TO SMELL A SWEET BURNING SCENT THAT I QUICKLY RECOGNIZED AS COOLANT. I PULLED OVER & INSPECTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRST THING I OBSERVED AFTER REMOVING THE PLASTIC FACIA FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WAS A CRACK IN THE WATER TEMPE...

Aug 1, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 39,450 mi

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH I BEGAN TO SMELL A SWEET BURNING SCENT THAT I QUICKLY RECOGNIZED AS COOLANT. I PULLED OVER & INSPECTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRST THING I OBSERVED AFTER REMOVING THE PLASTIC FACIA FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WAS A CRACK IN THE WATER TEMPE...

Aug 1, 2014 Engine 39,450 mi

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH I BEGAN TO SMELL A SWEET BURNING SCENT THAT I QUICKLY RECOGNIZED AS COOLANT. I PULLED OVER & INSPECTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRST THING I OBSERVED AFTER REMOVING THE PLASTIC FACIA FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WAS A CRACK IN THE WATER TEMPE...

Apr 15, 2014 Unknown Or Other 186,000 mi

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND MY FORD CROWN VICTORIA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY THE C-CLIP KEEPS FALLING OFF THE AXLE SHAFT AND I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL I'M NOT SURE HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM BUT I AM AND THE REAR END IS TOO EXPIENCIVE TO REPAIR AND I THINK THIS SHO...

Apr 15, 2014 Power Train 186,000 mi

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND MY FORD CROWN VICTORIA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY THE C-CLIP KEEPS FALLING OFF THE AXLE SHAFT AND I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL I'M NOT SURE HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM BUT I AM AND THE REAR END IS TOO EXPIENCIVE TO REPAIR AND I THINK THIS SHO...

Apr 15, 2014 Unknown Or Other 186,000 mi

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND MY FORD CROWN VICTORIA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY THE C-CLIP KEEPS FALLING OFF THE AXLE SHAFT AND I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL I'M NOT SURE HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM BUT I AM AND THE REAR END IS TOO EXPIENCIVE TO REPAIR AND I THINK THIS SHO...

Apr 15, 2014 Power Train 186,000 mi

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND MY FORD CROWN VICTORIA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY THE C-CLIP KEEPS FALLING OFF THE AXLE SHAFT AND I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL I'M NOT SURE HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM BUT I AM AND THE REAR END IS TOO EXPIENCIVE TO REPAIR AND I THINK THIS SHO...

Oct 10, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 150,000 mi

MY PARENTS PICKED MY DAUGHTER UP FROM THE SCHOOL BUS AND PROCEEDED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY SLOWLY. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED EVEN AS MY FATHER HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. THERE WERE VISIBLE SIGNS OF THE FRONT WHEELS DRAGGING UP DEBRIS AS THE FRONT WHEELS WERE LOCKING UP. HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO N...

Oct 10, 2012 Engine Crash 150,000 mi

MY PARENTS PICKED MY DAUGHTER UP FROM THE SCHOOL BUS AND PROCEEDED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY SLOWLY. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED EVEN AS MY FATHER HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. THERE WERE VISIBLE SIGNS OF THE FRONT WHEELS DRAGGING UP DEBRIS AS THE FRONT WHEELS WERE LOCKING UP. HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO N...

Oct 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

MY PARENTS PICKED MY DAUGHTER UP FROM THE SCHOOL BUS AND PROCEEDED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY SLOWLY. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED EVEN AS MY FATHER HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. THERE WERE VISIBLE SIGNS OF THE FRONT WHEELS DRAGGING UP DEBRIS AS THE FRONT WHEELS WERE LOCKING UP. HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO N...

Oct 10, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 150,000 mi

MY PARENTS PICKED MY DAUGHTER UP FROM THE SCHOOL BUS AND PROCEEDED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY SLOWLY. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED EVEN AS MY FATHER HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. THERE WERE VISIBLE SIGNS OF THE FRONT WHEELS DRAGGING UP DEBRIS AS THE FRONT WHEELS WERE LOCKING UP. HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO N...

Oct 10, 2012 Engine Crash 150,000 mi

MY PARENTS PICKED MY DAUGHTER UP FROM THE SCHOOL BUS AND PROCEEDED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY SLOWLY. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED EVEN AS MY FATHER HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. THERE WERE VISIBLE SIGNS OF THE FRONT WHEELS DRAGGING UP DEBRIS AS THE FRONT WHEELS WERE LOCKING UP. HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO N...

Oct 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

MY PARENTS PICKED MY DAUGHTER UP FROM THE SCHOOL BUS AND PROCEEDED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY SLOWLY. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED EVEN AS MY FATHER HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. THERE WERE VISIBLE SIGNS OF THE FRONT WHEELS DRAGGING UP DEBRIS AS THE FRONT WHEELS WERE LOCKING UP. HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO N...

Apr 21, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY INTAKE MANIFOLD WENT BAD. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND A LAWSUIT WAS FILED. IT COST ME $1,600 AND FORD WON'T REIMBURSE ME. *JS

Apr 21, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY INTAKE MANIFOLD WENT BAD. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND A LAWSUIT WAS FILED. IT COST ME $1,600 AND FORD WON'T REIMBURSE ME. *JS

Mar 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK CAUSING A MAJOR COOLANT LEAK AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION CAUSE COOLANT RUNNING TO LAST SPARK PLUG HOLE IN PASSENGER SIDE. ENGINE SIZE 4.6 8CYL. SAME AS MY EXPLORER 2002. *TR

Mar 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK CAUSING A MAJOR COOLANT LEAK AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION CAUSE COOLANT RUNNING TO LAST SPARK PLUG HOLE IN PASSENGER SIDE. ENGINE SIZE 4.6 8CYL. SAME AS MY EXPLORER 2002. *TR

Jan 25, 2012 Steering 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE LUNGED FROM SIDE TO SIDE ABNORMALLY. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A STEERING WHEEL DEFECT BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIE...

Jan 25, 2012 Steering 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE LUNGED FROM SIDE TO SIDE ABNORMALLY. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A STEERING WHEEL DEFECT BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIE...

Jul 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH HE SMELLED ANTI FREEZE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICL. HE HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BUT THE DEALER ...

Jul 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH HE SMELLED ANTI FREEZE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICL. HE HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BUT THE DEALER ...

May 3, 2010 Visibility 99,981 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH IN A HAIL STORM, THE HEATING SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE CAUSING A BUILD UP OF FOG ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER ADVISED ALTHOUGH THEY WERE AWARE OF THE ISSUE, THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. TH...

May 3, 2010 Visibility 99,981 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH IN A HAIL STORM, THE HEATING SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE CAUSING A BUILD UP OF FOG ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER ADVISED ALTHOUGH THEY WERE AWARE OF THE ISSUE, THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. TH...

Feb 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 23,656 mi

1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA BLEW OUT ORIGINAL SPARK PLUG AND A FIRE WAS IGNITED AS THE FUEL VAPOR WAS IGNITED BY THE COIL PACK. *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 23,656 mi

1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA BLEW OUT ORIGINAL SPARK PLUG AND A FIRE WAS IGNITED AS THE FUEL VAPOR WAS IGNITED BY THE COIL PACK. *TR

Jul 14, 2009 Suspension 68,200 mi

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED UNDER RECALL # 98V322000. THIS RECALL WAS LIMITED TO 1994-1999 CROWN VICTORIA FLEET VEHICLES, NATURAL GAS, AND LINCOLN TOWNCAR LIMO'S. A PART SEARCH SHOWS ALL CROWN VICTORIAS FROM 1994-1999 USE THE EXACT SAME PART NUMBER FOR THE BALL JOINTS. THERE IS NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN F...

Jul 14, 2009 Suspension 68,200 mi

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED UNDER RECALL # 98V322000. THIS RECALL WAS LIMITED TO 1994-1999 CROWN VICTORIA FLEET VEHICLES, NATURAL GAS, AND LINCOLN TOWNCAR LIMO'S. A PART SEARCH SHOWS ALL CROWN VICTORIAS FROM 1994-1999 USE THE EXACT SAME PART NUMBER FOR THE BALL JOINTS. THERE IS NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN F...

Jul 14, 2009 Suspension 68,200 mi

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED UNDER RECALL # 98V322000. THIS RECALL WAS LIMITED TO 1994-1999 CROWN VICTORIA FLEET VEHICLES, NATURAL GAS, AND LINCOLN TOWNCAR LIMO'S. A PART SEARCH SHOWS ALL CROWN VICTORIAS FROM 1994-1999 USE THE EXACT SAME PART NUMBER FOR THE BALL JOINTS. THERE IS NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN F...

Jul 14, 2009 Suspension 68,200 mi

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED UNDER RECALL # 98V322000. THIS RECALL WAS LIMITED TO 1994-1999 CROWN VICTORIA FLEET VEHICLES, NATURAL GAS, AND LINCOLN TOWNCAR LIMO'S. A PART SEARCH SHOWS ALL CROWN VICTORIAS FROM 1994-1999 USE THE EXACT SAME PART NUMBER FOR THE BALL JOINTS. THERE IS NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN F...

Sep 10, 2008 Exterior Lighting 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING IN HER VEHICLE. THE TURN SIGNALS, TAIL LIGHTS, AND HAZARD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THE HEADLIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS WERE STILL OPERABLE. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SHE WOUL...

Sep 10, 2008 Exterior Lighting 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING IN HER VEHICLE. THE TURN SIGNALS, TAIL LIGHTS, AND HAZARD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THE HEADLIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS WERE STILL OPERABLE. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SHE WOUL...

Mar 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 146,875 mi

I HAVE 2 CROWN VICTORIA SEDANS AND BOTH HAVE "SPIT" SPARK PLUGS OUT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE CYLINDER HEADS. I AM NEITHER AMUSED BY THESE OCCURRENCES NOR SATISFIED WHEN I SPOKE WITH FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE. LISTED BELOW IS THE LAST TIME THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED - THE 4TH BLOWN PLUG. *TR

Mar 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 146,875 mi

I HAVE 2 CROWN VICTORIA SEDANS AND BOTH HAVE "SPIT" SPARK PLUGS OUT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE CYLINDER HEADS. I AM NEITHER AMUSED BY THESE OCCURRENCES NOR SATISFIED WHEN I SPOKE WITH FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE. LISTED BELOW IS THE LAST TIME THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED - THE 4TH BLOWN PLUG. *TR

Apr 12, 2007 Steering 81,865 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT TOOK THE 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR AN UNRELATED SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE CONTACT HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BOLTS IN THE STEERING SHAFT. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THEM. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MI...

Apr 12, 2007 Suspension 81,865 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT TOOK THE 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR AN UNRELATED SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE CONTACT HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BOLTS IN THE STEERING SHAFT. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THEM. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MI...

Apr 12, 2007 Steering 81,865 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT TOOK THE 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR AN UNRELATED SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE CONTACT HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BOLTS IN THE STEERING SHAFT. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THEM. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MI...

Apr 12, 2007 Suspension 81,865 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT TOOK THE 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR AN UNRELATED SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE CONTACT HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BOLTS IN THE STEERING SHAFT. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THEM. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MI...

Mar 21, 2007 Electrical System 80,584 mi

BURNING SMELL UNDER DASH)WHEN BRAKE PEDAL AND/OR DOOR WAS OPEN. EVENTUALLY, I COULDN'T START THE CAR AS THE 'BRAKE LIGHTS' WOULD NOT COME ON. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER IN A RAGE THAT THEY HAD IDIOT LIGHTS FOR EVERYTHING ELSE,. AND AS FAR AS I KNEW, HAND SIGNALS WERE STILL LEGAL, THEY TOLD ME TO T...

Mar 21, 2007 Exterior Lighting 80,584 mi

BURNING SMELL UNDER DASH)WHEN BRAKE PEDAL AND/OR DOOR WAS OPEN. EVENTUALLY, I COULDN'T START THE CAR AS THE 'BRAKE LIGHTS' WOULD NOT COME ON. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER IN A RAGE THAT THEY HAD IDIOT LIGHTS FOR EVERYTHING ELSE,. AND AS FAR AS I KNEW, HAND SIGNALS WERE STILL LEGAL, THEY TOLD ME TO T...

Mar 21, 2007 Interior Lighting 80,584 mi

BURNING SMELL UNDER DASH)WHEN BRAKE PEDAL AND/OR DOOR WAS OPEN. EVENTUALLY, I COULDN'T START THE CAR AS THE 'BRAKE LIGHTS' WOULD NOT COME ON. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER IN A RAGE THAT THEY HAD IDIOT LIGHTS FOR EVERYTHING ELSE,. AND AS FAR AS I KNEW, HAND SIGNALS WERE STILL LEGAL, THEY TOLD ME TO T...

Mar 21, 2007 Electrical System 80,584 mi

BURNING SMELL UNDER DASH)WHEN BRAKE PEDAL AND/OR DOOR WAS OPEN. EVENTUALLY, I COULDN'T START THE CAR AS THE 'BRAKE LIGHTS' WOULD NOT COME ON. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER IN A RAGE THAT THEY HAD IDIOT LIGHTS FOR EVERYTHING ELSE,. AND AS FAR AS I KNEW, HAND SIGNALS WERE STILL LEGAL, THEY TOLD ME TO T...

Mar 21, 2007 Exterior Lighting 80,584 mi

BURNING SMELL UNDER DASH)WHEN BRAKE PEDAL AND/OR DOOR WAS OPEN. EVENTUALLY, I COULDN'T START THE CAR AS THE 'BRAKE LIGHTS' WOULD NOT COME ON. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER IN A RAGE THAT THEY HAD IDIOT LIGHTS FOR EVERYTHING ELSE,. AND AS FAR AS I KNEW, HAND SIGNALS WERE STILL LEGAL, THEY TOLD ME TO T...

Mar 21, 2007 Interior Lighting 80,584 mi

BURNING SMELL UNDER DASH)WHEN BRAKE PEDAL AND/OR DOOR WAS OPEN. EVENTUALLY, I COULDN'T START THE CAR AS THE 'BRAKE LIGHTS' WOULD NOT COME ON. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER IN A RAGE THAT THEY HAD IDIOT LIGHTS FOR EVERYTHING ELSE,. AND AS FAR AS I KNEW, HAND SIGNALS WERE STILL LEGAL, THEY TOLD ME TO T...

Jan 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,658 mi

ENGINE #3 CYLINDER VALVE SEAT FAILED. *NM

Jan 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,658 mi

ENGINE #3 CYLINDER VALVE SEAT FAILED. *NM

Oct 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,511 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WITH 79,514 MILES ON IT. APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO, I STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING HOT BUT NOT OVERHEATING AND WHAT APPEARED TO BE A COOLANT LEAK. I IMMEDIATELY REPLACED THE RADIATOR HOSE. IT DID NOT HELP. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE THE ...

Oct 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,511 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WITH 79,514 MILES ON IT. APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO, I STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING HOT BUT NOT OVERHEATING AND WHAT APPEARED TO BE A COOLANT LEAK. I IMMEDIATELY REPLACED THE RADIATOR HOSE. IT DID NOT HELP. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE THE ...

Oct 4, 2006 Structure

BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I COMPLAINED WHEN OUR CROWN VICTORIA WAS NEW AND ONWARD ABOUT THE FRONT DOORS WERE OPENED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE NOT HOLDING OPEN AND SNAPPING BACK ON THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER TRYING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. FORD DID NOTHING ABOUT THIS, AND IGNORED THIS PROBLEM. EVEN WHEN WE TOOK OUR VEH...

Oct 4, 2006 Structure

BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I COMPLAINED WHEN OUR CROWN VICTORIA WAS NEW AND ONWARD ABOUT THE FRONT DOORS WERE OPENED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE NOT HOLDING OPEN AND SNAPPING BACK ON THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER TRYING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. FORD DID NOTHING ABOUT THIS, AND IGNORED THIS PROBLEM. EVEN WHEN WE TOOK OUR VEH...

Aug 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,400 mi

I BEGAN NOTICING PROBLEMS WITH MY 1999 CROWN VICTORIA IN EARLY 2005. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND IT KEPT USING A LOT OF COOLANT. A FORD TECHNICIAN TOLD ME DURING A RECENT REPAIR THAT IT NEEDED ANOTHER "INTAKE MANIFOLD" AND THAT IT WOULD COST ME $800 TO FIX IT AT THE DEALERSHIP. I ASK...

Aug 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,400 mi

I BEGAN NOTICING PROBLEMS WITH MY 1999 CROWN VICTORIA IN EARLY 2005. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND IT KEPT USING A LOT OF COOLANT. A FORD TECHNICIAN TOLD ME DURING A RECENT REPAIR THAT IT NEEDED ANOTHER "INTAKE MANIFOLD" AND THAT IT WOULD COST ME $800 TO FIX IT AT THE DEALERSHIP. I ASK...

Aug 16, 2006 Steering 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE'S FRONT TIE RODS WERE LOOSE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL CHANGE PERFORMED AT THE SERVICE DEALER ON 08/16/04 WHO NOTICED THE RIGHT TIE ROD WAS LOOSE. THE RIGHT TIE ROD WAS REPLACED, AND THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED WITH THE LEFT ...

Aug 16, 2006 Steering 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE'S FRONT TIE RODS WERE LOOSE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL CHANGE PERFORMED AT THE SERVICE DEALER ON 08/16/04 WHO NOTICED THE RIGHT TIE ROD WAS LOOSE. THE RIGHT TIE ROD WAS REPLACED, AND THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED WITH THE LEFT ...

Aug 5, 2006 Exterior Lighting 110,111 mi

HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND ALL INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF FOR PERIODS OF UP TO 30-45 SECONDS AT A TIME WHILE DRIVING. LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AT SUBSTANTIAL COST. LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED TWICE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AT ANY SPEED. FORD IS NON COOPERATIVE. I AM A POLICE OFF...

Aug 5, 2006 Electrical System 110,111 mi

HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND ALL INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF FOR PERIODS OF UP TO 30-45 SECONDS AT A TIME WHILE DRIVING. LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AT SUBSTANTIAL COST. LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED TWICE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AT ANY SPEED. FORD IS NON COOPERATIVE. I AM A POLICE OFF...

Aug 5, 2006 Interior Lighting 110,111 mi

HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND ALL INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF FOR PERIODS OF UP TO 30-45 SECONDS AT A TIME WHILE DRIVING. LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AT SUBSTANTIAL COST. LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED TWICE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AT ANY SPEED. FORD IS NON COOPERATIVE. I AM A POLICE OFF...

Aug 5, 2006 Exterior Lighting 110,111 mi

HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND ALL INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF FOR PERIODS OF UP TO 30-45 SECONDS AT A TIME WHILE DRIVING. LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AT SUBSTANTIAL COST. LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED TWICE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AT ANY SPEED. FORD IS NON COOPERATIVE. I AM A POLICE OFF...

Aug 5, 2006 Electrical System 110,111 mi

HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND ALL INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF FOR PERIODS OF UP TO 30-45 SECONDS AT A TIME WHILE DRIVING. LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AT SUBSTANTIAL COST. LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED TWICE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AT ANY SPEED. FORD IS NON COOPERATIVE. I AM A POLICE OFF...

Aug 5, 2006 Interior Lighting 110,111 mi

HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND ALL INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF FOR PERIODS OF UP TO 30-45 SECONDS AT A TIME WHILE DRIVING. LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AT SUBSTANTIAL COST. LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED TWICE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AT ANY SPEED. FORD IS NON COOPERATIVE. I AM A POLICE OFF...

Jul 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT COVERS ON FORD CROWN VICTORIA'S (1999 TO PRESENT) ARE OF A PLASTIC MATERIAL THAT DEVELOPS A FILM OVER TIME THAT SEVERELY REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT THAT IS PUT OUT BY THE HEADLIGHTS. *JB

Jul 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT COVERS ON FORD CROWN VICTORIA'S (1999 TO PRESENT) ARE OF A PLASTIC MATERIAL THAT DEVELOPS A FILM OVER TIME THAT SEVERELY REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT THAT IS PUT OUT BY THE HEADLIGHTS. *JB

May 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, BUT WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE PULLING UP TO A STOP LIGHT AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERAT...

May 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, BUT WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE PULLING UP TO A STOP LIGHT AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERAT...

Dec 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

LTR FWD FROM CONSUMER RE DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH FOR A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. *TS THE FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH WOULD CUT OFF EVERY 10,000 TO 12,000 MILES FOR NO REASON. THE CONSUEMR WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS OCCURED AND LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT OCCURED. *NM

Dec 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

LTR FWD FROM CONSUMER RE DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH FOR A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. *TS THE FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH WOULD CUT OFF EVERY 10,000 TO 12,000 MILES FOR NO REASON. THE CONSUEMR WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS OCCURED AND LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT OCCURED. *NM

Dec 21, 2005 Suspension

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V322000 CONCERNING THE LOWER BALL JOINTS. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 21, 2005 Suspension

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V322000 CONCERNING THE LOWER BALL JOINTS. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE PACKAGE WITH 160,000 MILES ON IT NOW,I BOUGHT IT IN 2003 WITH 145,000 MILES ON IT, ON OCTOBER,10,2005 THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD STARTING LEAKING WATER FROM THE BACK OF THE MANIFOLD FROM A CRACK IN IT,I HAVE TALKED TO NUMEROUS FORD DEALERS ABOUT THIS,AND THEY...

Nov 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE PACKAGE WITH 160,000 MILES ON IT NOW,I BOUGHT IT IN 2003 WITH 145,000 MILES ON IT, ON OCTOBER,10,2005 THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD STARTING LEAKING WATER FROM THE BACK OF THE MANIFOLD FROM A CRACK IN IT,I HAVE TALKED TO NUMEROUS FORD DEALERS ABOUT THIS,AND THEY...

Sep 9, 2005 Power Train

1999 CROWN VICTORIA BECAME STUCK IN PARK.*MR *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Power Train

1999 CROWN VICTORIA BECAME STUCK IN PARK.*MR *JB

Aug 17, 2005 Electrical System Fire 105,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES WAS GOING TO A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT WHEN HE HANDED KEYS TO A VALET, ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, HE WAS NOTIFIED THAT CAR HAD WAS ON FIRE ON 8-10-05. HE WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO FIRE. HE DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED BECAUSE THE PEOPLE WHO SA...

Aug 17, 2005 Electrical System Fire 105,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES WAS GOING TO A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT WHEN HE HANDED KEYS TO A VALET, ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, HE WAS NOTIFIED THAT CAR HAD WAS ON FIRE ON 8-10-05. HE WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO FIRE. HE DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED BECAUSE THE PEOPLE WHO SA...

Jun 13, 2005 Air Bags Crash

MY DAD WAS JUST IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE AN SUV HIT HIS 99 CROWN VIC NEAR THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE HOOD LOOKS LIKE A CRUMPLED PIECE OF PAPER. HE HAS INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND RIBS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND CUTS ON HIS LEG FROM THE DASH. AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CAR WAS TOTALED. HE WAS HIT AT SUCH ...

Jun 13, 2005 Air Bags Crash

MY DAD WAS JUST IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE AN SUV HIT HIS 99 CROWN VIC NEAR THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE HOOD LOOKS LIKE A CRUMPLED PIECE OF PAPER. HE HAS INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND RIBS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND CUTS ON HIS LEG FROM THE DASH. AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CAR WAS TOTALED. HE WAS HIT AT SUCH ...

Dec 21, 2004 Steering 97,350 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ENDS ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FELL OFF, APPEARED AS IF THEY WERE NEVER TIGHTENED. THEY HAD JUST BEEN ADJUSTED. *AK REFERENCE 10099733 *TC

Dec 21, 2004 Steering 97,350 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ENDS ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FELL OFF, APPEARED AS IF THEY WERE NEVER TIGHTENED. THEY HAD JUST BEEN ADJUSTED. *AK REFERENCE 10099733 *TC

Nov 23, 2004 Fuel System, Other

REF; EXPLODING GASOLINE TANKS ON FORD CROWN VICTORIA. A HOSE HANGING FROM BOTTOM AND REAR. COULD BE A POTENTIAL DANGER. *BF *TC

Nov 23, 2004 Fuel System, Other

REF; EXPLODING GASOLINE TANKS ON FORD CROWN VICTORIA. A HOSE HANGING FROM BOTTOM AND REAR. COULD BE A POTENTIAL DANGER. *BF *TC

Nov 10, 2004 Steering 97,350 mi

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. ON MY WAY TO MICHIGAN FROM ILLINOIS ON OF THE TIE ROD ENDS FELL OFF OF MY CAR. DEALER CALLED ME, AND INFORMED ME THAT THE ONE FELL OFF WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE, THE REST OF THEM WERE ABOUT TO GO. MIND YOU THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT QUITE 5 YEARS OLD. FORD SENT OUT LETTERS TO ...

Nov 10, 2004 Steering 97,350 mi

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. ON MY WAY TO MICHIGAN FROM ILLINOIS ON OF THE TIE ROD ENDS FELL OFF OF MY CAR. DEALER CALLED ME, AND INFORMED ME THAT THE ONE FELL OFF WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE, THE REST OF THEM WERE ABOUT TO GO. MIND YOU THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT QUITE 5 YEARS OLD. FORD SENT OUT LETTERS TO ...

Oct 16, 2004 Steering 70,000 mi

SUDDEN FAILURE OF BALL JOINTS AND STEERING LINKAGE PARTS. *JB

Oct 16, 2004 Suspension 70,000 mi

SUDDEN FAILURE OF BALL JOINTS AND STEERING LINKAGE PARTS. *JB

Oct 16, 2004 Steering 70,000 mi

SUDDEN FAILURE OF BALL JOINTS AND STEERING LINKAGE PARTS. *JB

Oct 16, 2004 Suspension 70,000 mi

SUDDEN FAILURE OF BALL JOINTS AND STEERING LINKAGE PARTS. *JB

Oct 6, 2004 Tires 38,551 mi

WHILE DRIVINGAT 70 MPH TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 38,551 MILES, AND THE SECOND TIME WAS AT 74,904 MILES. THE TIRES WERE GUARANTEED FOR 70,000 MILES. PEP BOYS, FUTURA PLUS, P225/60R16, RADIO DESIGN #9937, 31985-2 R-1768, DOT 3D X ...

Oct 6, 2004 Tires 38,551 mi

WHILE DRIVINGAT 70 MPH TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 38,551 MILES, AND THE SECOND TIME WAS AT 74,904 MILES. THE TIRES WERE GUARANTEED FOR 70,000 MILES. PEP BOYS, FUTURA PLUS, P225/60R16, RADIO DESIGN #9937, 31985-2 R-1768, DOT 3D X ...

Jul 25, 2004 Electrical System 139,771 mi

(1) DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY CAR ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE CHANGING LANE. WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND BUT LUCKILY THE OTHER CAR WAS ABLE TO STOP. (2) THE ENGINE IN MY CAR, '99 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, HAD BLOWN A SPARK PLUG.*AK (3) REPAIR INVOLVED CHANGING THE CYLINDER HEAD IN THE ENGINE OR...

Jul 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,771 mi

(1) DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY CAR ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE CHANGING LANE. WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND BUT LUCKILY THE OTHER CAR WAS ABLE TO STOP. (2) THE ENGINE IN MY CAR, '99 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, HAD BLOWN A SPARK PLUG.*AK (3) REPAIR INVOLVED CHANGING THE CYLINDER HEAD IN THE ENGINE OR...

Jul 25, 2004 Electrical System 139,771 mi

(1) DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY CAR ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE CHANGING LANE. WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND BUT LUCKILY THE OTHER CAR WAS ABLE TO STOP. (2) THE ENGINE IN MY CAR, '99 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, HAD BLOWN A SPARK PLUG.*AK (3) REPAIR INVOLVED CHANGING THE CYLINDER HEAD IN THE ENGINE OR...

Jul 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,771 mi

(1) DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY CAR ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE CHANGING LANE. WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND BUT LUCKILY THE OTHER CAR WAS ABLE TO STOP. (2) THE ENGINE IN MY CAR, '99 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, HAD BLOWN A SPARK PLUG.*AK (3) REPAIR INVOLVED CHANGING THE CYLINDER HEAD IN THE ENGINE OR...

Jul 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REFERENCE ODI ID 752976 - I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE AND FAILURE OF THE SAME EQUIPMENT AND PARTS DESCRIBED IN THE REFERENECED COMPLAINT. THESE ARE LATENT DESIGN/MATERIAL/MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. I WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD, UNDER WARRANTY, THAT THE SHUDDER WAS DUE TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSORS. THIS AP...

Jul 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

REFERENCE ODI ID 752976 - I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE AND FAILURE OF THE SAME EQUIPMENT AND PARTS DESCRIBED IN THE REFERENECED COMPLAINT. THESE ARE LATENT DESIGN/MATERIAL/MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. I WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD, UNDER WARRANTY, THAT THE SHUDDER WAS DUE TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSORS. THIS AP...

Jul 8, 2004 Power Train

REFERENCE ODI ID 752976 - I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE AND FAILURE OF THE SAME EQUIPMENT AND PARTS DESCRIBED IN THE REFERENECED COMPLAINT. THESE ARE LATENT DESIGN/MATERIAL/MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. I WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD, UNDER WARRANTY, THAT THE SHUDDER WAS DUE TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSORS. THIS AP...

Jul 8, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

PINGING IS EXPERIENCED WHEN THE THROTTLE IS OPEN ALL THE WAY DURING ACCELERATION. THE RECOMMENDED FUEL FOR THIS VEHICLE IS REGULAR UNLEADED, WHICH I USE. WHEN I USE PREMIUM THERE IS NO PINGING. THIS HAS BEEN EVIDENT THE ENTIRE TIME I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR THIS PROBL...

Jul 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REFERENCE ODI ID 752976 - I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE AND FAILURE OF THE SAME EQUIPMENT AND PARTS DESCRIBED IN THE REFERENECED COMPLAINT. THESE ARE LATENT DESIGN/MATERIAL/MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. I WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD, UNDER WARRANTY, THAT THE SHUDDER WAS DUE TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSORS. THIS AP...

Jul 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

REFERENCE ODI ID 752976 - I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE AND FAILURE OF THE SAME EQUIPMENT AND PARTS DESCRIBED IN THE REFERENECED COMPLAINT. THESE ARE LATENT DESIGN/MATERIAL/MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. I WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD, UNDER WARRANTY, THAT THE SHUDDER WAS DUE TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSORS. THIS AP...

Jul 8, 2004 Power Train

REFERENCE ODI ID 752976 - I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE AND FAILURE OF THE SAME EQUIPMENT AND PARTS DESCRIBED IN THE REFERENECED COMPLAINT. THESE ARE LATENT DESIGN/MATERIAL/MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. I WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD, UNDER WARRANTY, THAT THE SHUDDER WAS DUE TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSORS. THIS AP...

Jul 8, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

PINGING IS EXPERIENCED WHEN THE THROTTLE IS OPEN ALL THE WAY DURING ACCELERATION. THE RECOMMENDED FUEL FOR THIS VEHICLE IS REGULAR UNLEADED, WHICH I USE. WHEN I USE PREMIUM THERE IS NO PINGING. THIS HAS BEEN EVIDENT THE ENTIRE TIME I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR THIS PROBL...

Feb 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,017 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF COOLANT. THIS FAILURE WAS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. DEALERSHIP INSTALLED AN UPGRADED DESIGN MANIFOLD.*AK

Feb 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,017 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF COOLANT. THIS FAILURE WAS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. DEALERSHIP INSTALLED AN UPGRADED DESIGN MANIFOLD.*AK

Feb 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,501 mi

MY CAR HAS 98501 MILES ON IT AND THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED WITH COOLANT SEEPING INTO THE SPARK PLUG CHAMBER, PER TED BRITT FORD IN VA. I BELIEVE THAT THE CAUSE OF THE CRACK IS A LATENT DEFECT IN THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE FORD REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE SINCE IT WAS A L...

Feb 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,501 mi

MY CAR HAS 98501 MILES ON IT AND THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED WITH COOLANT SEEPING INTO THE SPARK PLUG CHAMBER, PER TED BRITT FORD IN VA. I BELIEVE THAT THE CAUSE OF THE CRACK IS A LATENT DEFECT IN THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE FORD REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE SINCE IT WAS A L...

Dec 10, 2003 Wheels 74,000 mi

THE MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE STEEL WHEEL RECALL 03V279000 BECAUSE THE WHEELS ARE ON A 1999 MODEL AND THE RECALL IS ON THE 2003 MODEL. *AK THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE FELL UNDER THE DATE RANGE. THE RECALL SHOULD TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THAT THE WHEEL MANUFACTURER'S DATE. (FORD ANNOUNCED A ...

Dec 10, 2003 Wheels 74,000 mi

THE MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE STEEL WHEEL RECALL 03V279000 BECAUSE THE WHEELS ARE ON A 1999 MODEL AND THE RECALL IS ON THE 2003 MODEL. *AK THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE FELL UNDER THE DATE RANGE. THE RECALL SHOULD TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THAT THE WHEEL MANUFACTURER'S DATE. (FORD ANNOUNCED A ...

Nov 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, ALLOWING FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

Nov 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, ALLOWING FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

Oct 21, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

I AM CONCERNED ABOUT FUEL TANK FIRES STARTED BY REAR END COLLISIONS. ALL RESEARCH I HAVE DONE STATES THAT FORD IS RECALLING POLICE CARS ONLY. AS A CONSUMER I THINK FORD OWES IT TO THE PUBLIC TO RECALL ALL FORD CROWN VICTORIA'S. MY FAMILY IS MORE IMPORTANT THEN THEIR BOTTOM LINE. MY WIFE AND I DO ...

Oct 21, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

I AM CONCERNED ABOUT FUEL TANK FIRES STARTED BY REAR END COLLISIONS. ALL RESEARCH I HAVE DONE STATES THAT FORD IS RECALLING POLICE CARS ONLY. AS A CONSUMER I THINK FORD OWES IT TO THE PUBLIC TO RECALL ALL FORD CROWN VICTORIA'S. MY FAMILY IS MORE IMPORTANT THEN THEIR BOTTOM LINE. MY WIFE AND I DO ...

Sep 24, 2003 Suspension 24,108 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA SEDAN. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED, THAT ONE OF THE BOLTS CONNECTING THE UPPER CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME, WAS MISSING THE NUT TO SECURE IT AND IT HAD BACKED ITSELF OUT OF THE MOUNTING BUSHING. THE BOLT HAD BACKED OUT ABOUT 2.5 INCHES WHEN I DISCOVERED IT. THIS LEFT ONLY ON...

Sep 24, 2003 Suspension 24,108 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA SEDAN. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED, THAT ONE OF THE BOLTS CONNECTING THE UPPER CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME, WAS MISSING THE NUT TO SECURE IT AND IT HAD BACKED ITSELF OUT OF THE MOUNTING BUSHING. THE BOLT HAD BACKED OUT ABOUT 2.5 INCHES WHEN I DISCOVERED IT. THIS LEFT ONLY ON...

Jul 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER HAS BEEN THE UNLUCKY OWNER OF A FORD CROWN VICTORIA. SHE DOES NOT FEEL SECURE IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL FORD MAKES A RECALL TO GET THEM FIXED.*AK. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT A POSSIBLE GAS TANK EXPLOSION IN AN EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION. *TS *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER HAS BEEN THE UNLUCKY OWNER OF A FORD CROWN VICTORIA. SHE DOES NOT FEEL SECURE IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL FORD MAKES A RECALL TO GET THEM FIXED.*AK. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT A POSSIBLE GAS TANK EXPLOSION IN AN EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION. *TS *JB

Jun 12, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ALONG ON THE FREEWAY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON AT THE REAR WHEEL. UPON IMPACT, BOTH PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER READ IN MANUAL THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. CONSUMER HAS SUSTAINED BODY INJURIES WHICH CAUSED HIM TO BE ALL BLACK AND ...

Jun 12, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ALONG ON THE FREEWAY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON AT THE REAR WHEEL. UPON IMPACT, BOTH PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER READ IN MANUAL THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. CONSUMER HAS SUSTAINED BODY INJURIES WHICH CAUSED HIM TO BE ALL BLACK AND ...

May 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,694 mi

FUEL LINE CONNECTION TO FUEL FILTER UNDER CAR FAILED CAUSING A HIGH SPEED FUEL LEAK CREATING A POSSIBLE CATASTROPHIC FIRE CONDITION. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,694 mi

FUEL LINE CONNECTION TO FUEL FILTER UNDER CAR FAILED CAUSING A HIGH SPEED FUEL LEAK CREATING A POSSIBLE CATASTROPHIC FIRE CONDITION. *NLM

May 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,003 mi

ON APRIL 15, 2003 I TOOK MY 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA (VIN [XXX]) TO THE BILL CURRIE FORD DEALERSHIP IN TAMPA, FLORIDA, FOR SERVICING. THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE WORN OUT (2 MM REMAINING) WHILE THE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR WAS NORMAL (8 MM REMAINING). THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS CHECKED AND NO MALFUNCTI...

May 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,003 mi

ON APRIL 15, 2003 I TOOK MY 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA (VIN [XXX]) TO THE BILL CURRIE FORD DEALERSHIP IN TAMPA, FLORIDA, FOR SERVICING. THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE WORN OUT (2 MM REMAINING) WHILE THE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR WAS NORMAL (8 MM REMAINING). THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS CHECKED AND NO MALFUNCTI...

Apr 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND THE RESULT OF REAR ACCIDENTS WHICH CAUSED FIRE/EXPLOSION UPON IMPACT. MR SCC *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND THE RESULT OF REAR ACCIDENTS WHICH CAUSED FIRE/EXPLOSION UPON IMPACT. MR SCC *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Unknown Or Other

CROWN VICTORIA VEHICLES MANIFESTED SERIOUS MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. *AK *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Unknown Or Other

CROWN VICTORIA VEHICLES MANIFESTED SERIOUS MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. *AK *JB

Feb 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

ENGINE ON MY CAR JUST STOPPED WORKING AND WHEN TOWED TO FACILITY THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THE ENGINE WAS GONE. WARRANTY PEOPLE CAME TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AND STATED I USED BAD GASBECAUSE CARBON HAD BUILT UP ON THE RINGS AND WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY. ALL FLUIDS WERE CLEAR AND CAR HAS BEEN PROPERLY M...

Feb 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

ENGINE ON MY CAR JUST STOPPED WORKING AND WHEN TOWED TO FACILITY THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THE ENGINE WAS GONE. WARRANTY PEOPLE CAME TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AND STATED I USED BAD GASBECAUSE CARBON HAD BUILT UP ON THE RINGS AND WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY. ALL FLUIDS WERE CLEAR AND CAR HAS BEEN PROPERLY M...

Feb 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

ENGINE ON MY CAR JUST STOPPED WORKING AND WHEN TOWED TO FACILITY THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THE ENGINE WAS GONE. WARRANTY PEOPLE CAME TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AND STATED I USED BAD GASBECAUSE CARBON HAD BUILT UP ON THE RINGS AND WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY. ALL FLUIDS WERE CLEAR AND CAR HAS BEEN PROPERLY M...

Feb 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

ENGINE ON MY CAR JUST STOPPED WORKING AND WHEN TOWED TO FACILITY THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THE ENGINE WAS GONE. WARRANTY PEOPLE CAME TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AND STATED I USED BAD GASBECAUSE CARBON HAD BUILT UP ON THE RINGS AND WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY. ALL FLUIDS WERE CLEAR AND CAR HAS BEEN PROPERLY M...

Dec 2, 2002 Equipment 38,600 mi

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FLOOR MAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. TS. THE FLOOR MAT MOVED AROUND AND BECAME STUCK TO THE HOOKS WHICH WERE EMBEDDED IN THE FLOOR AND WERE FLAT FROM NORMAL WEAR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HOOK THE FLOOR MAT ON THE APPARATUS, THEREFORE THE FLOOR MAT SLID UNDER THE ...

Dec 2, 2002 Equipment 38,600 mi

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FLOOR MAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. TS. THE FLOOR MAT MOVED AROUND AND BECAME STUCK TO THE HOOKS WHICH WERE EMBEDDED IN THE FLOOR AND WERE FLAT FROM NORMAL WEAR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HOOK THE FLOOR MAT ON THE APPARATUS, THEREFORE THE FLOOR MAT SLID UNDER THE ...

Oct 9, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A RECALL OUT FOR THE GAS TANK LEAKEGE BUT ONLY FOR POLICE'S CARS AND HE THINKS IS NOT RIGHT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A RECALL OUT FOR THE GAS TANK LEAKEGE BUT ONLY FOR POLICE'S CARS AND HE THINKS IS NOT RIGHT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR

Aug 7, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) EMITS AN ODOR AND CAUSES MOLD BUILD UP. DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE AND A/C EVAPORATOR, BUT PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED ONLY TEMPORARILY. CONSUMER IS ALLERGIC TO MOLD.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Visibility

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) EMITS AN ODOR AND CAUSES MOLD BUILD UP. DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE AND A/C EVAPORATOR, BUT PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED ONLY TEMPORARILY. CONSUMER IS ALLERGIC TO MOLD.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) EMITS AN ODOR AND CAUSES MOLD BUILD UP. DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE AND A/C EVAPORATOR, BUT PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED ONLY TEMPORARILY. CONSUMER IS ALLERGIC TO MOLD.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Visibility

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) EMITS AN ODOR AND CAUSES MOLD BUILD UP. DEALER REPLACED HEATER CORE AND A/C EVAPORATOR, BUT PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED ONLY TEMPORARILY. CONSUMER IS ALLERGIC TO MOLD.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Suspension

WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY WHEEL FELL OFF . DEALER NOTIFIED , BALL JOINT WAS NO GOOD.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Suspension

WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY WHEEL FELL OFF . DEALER NOTIFIED , BALL JOINT WAS NO GOOD.*AK

Jul 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE CHANGING HEAD LIGHTS FROM REGULAR TO BRIGHT BEAMS, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE LIGHTING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE GOES OUT FOR AT LEAST 15-30 SECONDS, DEALER CAN NOT DUP...

Jul 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE CHANGING HEAD LIGHTS FROM REGULAR TO BRIGHT BEAMS, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE LIGHTING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE GOES OUT FOR AT LEAST 15-30 SECONDS, DEALER CAN NOT DUP...

Jun 7, 2002 Power Train

BETWEEN 29-49MPH TRANSMISSION WILL BUCKLE AND OR SHUTTER WITH NO WARNING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Power Train

BETWEEN 29-49MPH TRANSMISSION WILL BUCKLE AND OR SHUTTER WITH NO WARNING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

May 3, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE MAKES A SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN TURNING CORNERS. PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN USUAL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AKVEHICLE HAS HAD RIGHT AND LEFT UPPER BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS REPLACED. THE RIGHT FRONT INNER TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG

May 3, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE MAKES A SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN TURNING CORNERS. PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN USUAL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AKVEHICLE HAS HAD RIGHT AND LEFT UPPER BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS REPLACED. THE RIGHT FRONT INNER TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG

May 3, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE MAKES A SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN TURNING CORNERS. PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN USUAL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AKVEHICLE HAS HAD RIGHT AND LEFT UPPER BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS REPLACED. THE RIGHT FRONT INNER TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG

May 3, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE MAKES A SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN TURNING CORNERS. PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN USUAL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AKVEHICLE HAS HAD RIGHT AND LEFT UPPER BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS REPLACED. THE RIGHT FRONT INNER TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG

Feb 14, 2002 Electrical System

I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE "BATTERY" LIGHT. IT WOULD COME ON AND STAY ON. THE CAR WAS RETRUNED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE LAST TIME THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND WOULD ORDER A PART AND THAT THE CAR WAS "SAFE" TO DRIVE IN THE MEANTIME. NOT SO. THE CAR HAD LOSS OF ...

Feb 14, 2002 Electrical System

I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE "BATTERY" LIGHT. IT WOULD COME ON AND STAY ON. THE CAR WAS RETRUNED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE LAST TIME THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND WOULD ORDER A PART AND THAT THE CAR WAS "SAFE" TO DRIVE IN THE MEANTIME. NOT SO. THE CAR HAD LOSS OF ...

Feb 14, 2002 Electrical System

I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE "BATTERY" LIGHT. IT WOULD COME ON AND STAY ON. THE CAR WAS RETRUNED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE LAST TIME THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND WOULD ORDER A PART AND THAT THE CAR WAS "SAFE" TO DRIVE IN THE MEANTIME. NOT SO. THE CAR HAD LOSS OF ...

Feb 14, 2002 Electrical System

I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE "BATTERY" LIGHT. IT WOULD COME ON AND STAY ON. THE CAR WAS RETRUNED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE LAST TIME THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND WOULD ORDER A PART AND THAT THE CAR WAS "SAFE" TO DRIVE IN THE MEANTIME. NOT SO. THE CAR HAD LOSS OF ...

Feb 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. WHILE DRIVING NOTICED A SMELL COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. WHILE DRIVING NOTICED A SMELL COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Electrical System

BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAYS ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, WHICH LEADS TO A SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Electrical System

BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAYS ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, WHICH LEADS TO A SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Electrical System

BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAYS ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, WHICH LEADS TO A SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Electrical System

BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAYS ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, WHICH LEADS TO A SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Electrical System

HORN FAILED TO SOUND AFTER PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK DEALER STATES THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. *JB

Jan 14, 2002 Electrical System

HORN FAILED TO SOUND AFTER PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK DEALER STATES THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. *JB

Jan 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RATED AT 28 MPG BUT IT NEVER GOT BETTER THAN 21 MPG WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON DURING A TRIP. *YD

Jan 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RATED AT 28 MPG BUT IT NEVER GOT BETTER THAN 21 MPG WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON DURING A TRIP. *YD

Jan 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RATED AT 28 MPG BUT IT NEVER GOT BETTER THAN 21 MPG WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON DURING A TRIP. *YD

Jan 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RATED AT 28 MPG BUT IT NEVER GOT BETTER THAN 21 MPG WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON DURING A TRIP. *YD

Nov 5, 2001 Structure

REAR BUMPER HAS A LARGE VERTICAL CRACK IN IT WHERE EXHAUST PIPE COMES FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT HEAT FROM EXHAUST PIPE HAS CAUSED THIS CRACK, AND CHANGED STABILITY OF THE BUMPER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AIK

Nov 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR BUMPER HAS A LARGE VERTICAL CRACK IN IT WHERE EXHAUST PIPE COMES FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT HEAT FROM EXHAUST PIPE HAS CAUSED THIS CRACK, AND CHANGED STABILITY OF THE BUMPER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AIK

Nov 5, 2001 Structure

REAR BUMPER HAS A LARGE VERTICAL CRACK IN IT WHERE EXHAUST PIPE COMES FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT HEAT FROM EXHAUST PIPE HAS CAUSED THIS CRACK, AND CHANGED STABILITY OF THE BUMPER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AIK

Nov 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR BUMPER HAS A LARGE VERTICAL CRACK IN IT WHERE EXHAUST PIPE COMES FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT HEAT FROM EXHAUST PIPE HAS CAUSED THIS CRACK, AND CHANGED STABILITY OF THE BUMPER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AIK

Oct 6, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

HAD TO POST ON THIS BLUE OVAL NEWS WEB SITE SIMPLY BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF EDUCATED CONSUMERS WHO UTILIZE BLUE OVAL NEWS RESEARCHING PRIOR TO THEIR VEHICLE PURCHASES. BESIDES THE KNOWN ISSUE OF THE DREADED PLASTIC RESIN INTAKE MANIFOLDS CRACKING ON THE 4.6L SOHC ENGINE ON THE FORD CROWN VICTORIA TH...

Oct 6, 2001 Power Train

HAD TO POST ON THIS BLUE OVAL NEWS WEB SITE SIMPLY BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF EDUCATED CONSUMERS WHO UTILIZE BLUE OVAL NEWS RESEARCHING PRIOR TO THEIR VEHICLE PURCHASES. BESIDES THE KNOWN ISSUE OF THE DREADED PLASTIC RESIN INTAKE MANIFOLDS CRACKING ON THE 4.6L SOHC ENGINE ON THE FORD CROWN VICTORIA TH...

Oct 6, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

HAD TO POST ON THIS BLUE OVAL NEWS WEB SITE SIMPLY BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF EDUCATED CONSUMERS WHO UTILIZE BLUE OVAL NEWS RESEARCHING PRIOR TO THEIR VEHICLE PURCHASES. BESIDES THE KNOWN ISSUE OF THE DREADED PLASTIC RESIN INTAKE MANIFOLDS CRACKING ON THE 4.6L SOHC ENGINE ON THE FORD CROWN VICTORIA TH...

Oct 6, 2001 Power Train

HAD TO POST ON THIS BLUE OVAL NEWS WEB SITE SIMPLY BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF EDUCATED CONSUMERS WHO UTILIZE BLUE OVAL NEWS RESEARCHING PRIOR TO THEIR VEHICLE PURCHASES. BESIDES THE KNOWN ISSUE OF THE DREADED PLASTIC RESIN INTAKE MANIFOLDS CRACKING ON THE 4.6L SOHC ENGINE ON THE FORD CROWN VICTORIA TH...

Sep 20, 2001 Tires

THE CAR WAS PARKED WHEN I NOTICED THE MISSING PIECES OF TREAD. UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION OF THE TIRE, I NOTICED THAT THE SOME OF THE TREAD WAS SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. ALSO SOME OF THE STEEL BELTS WAS SHOWING. I DROVED TO THE NEAREST GOODYEAR DEALER AND THEY INDICATED THAT THERE WAS 25% TREAD LEFT AND...

Sep 20, 2001 Tires

THE CAR WAS PARKED WHEN I NOTICED THE MISSING PIECES OF TREAD. UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION OF THE TIRE, I NOTICED THAT THE SOME OF THE TREAD WAS SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. ALSO SOME OF THE STEEL BELTS WAS SHOWING. I DROVED TO THE NEAREST GOODYEAR DEALER AND THEY INDICATED THAT THERE WAS 25% TREAD LEFT AND...

Jul 16, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED AND ANY TIME. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES. DEALER SAID INERTIA SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE ,AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jul 16, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED AND ANY TIME. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES. DEALER SAID INERTIA SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE ,AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jul 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

INTERMITTENTLY HEADLIGHTS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF THE DRIVER. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND HAS REPLACED VARIOUS PARTS, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

INTERMITTENTLY HEADLIGHTS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF THE DRIVER. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND HAS REPLACED VARIOUS PARTS, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

May 11, 2001 Parking Brake

WE HAVE OVER 70 1998 TO 2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE CARS AND ON EVERY ONE OF THEM THE FORWARD MOST PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS BEING SEVERED WHERE IT GOES THROUGH A HOLE ON ITS WAY UP TO THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. *AK

May 11, 2001 Parking Brake

WE HAVE OVER 70 1998 TO 2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE CARS AND ON EVERY ONE OF THEM THE FORWARD MOST PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS BEING SEVERED WHERE IT GOES THROUGH A HOLE ON ITS WAY UP TO THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. *AK

Apr 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE ARIZONA DEPT PUBLIC SAFETY & PHOENIX POLICE DEPT ARE REPORTING HIGH OCCURENCES OF FIRES ASSOCIATED WITH REAR-END COLLISION OF THE CROWN VICTORIA VEHICLES, AN OFFICER WAS KILLED WHEN HIS VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND AND BURST INTO FLAMES, THE OFFICERS VEHICLE WAS STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC STOP AND ...

Apr 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE ARIZONA DEPT PUBLIC SAFETY & PHOENIX POLICE DEPT ARE REPORTING HIGH OCCURENCES OF FIRES ASSOCIATED WITH REAR-END COLLISION OF THE CROWN VICTORIA VEHICLES, AN OFFICER WAS KILLED WHEN HIS VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND AND BURST INTO FLAMES, THE OFFICERS VEHICLE WAS STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC STOP AND ...

Apr 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE ARIZONA DEPT PUBLIC SAFETY & PHOENIX POLICE DEPT ARE REPORTING HIGH OCCURENCES OF FIRES ASSOCIATED WITH REAR-END COLLISION OF THE CROWN VICTORIA VEHICLES, AN OFFICER WAS KILLED WHEN HIS VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND AND BURST INTO FLAMES, THE OFFICERS VEHICLE WAS STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC STOP AND ...

Apr 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE ARIZONA DEPT PUBLIC SAFETY & PHOENIX POLICE DEPT ARE REPORTING HIGH OCCURENCES OF FIRES ASSOCIATED WITH REAR-END COLLISION OF THE CROWN VICTORIA VEHICLES, AN OFFICER WAS KILLED WHEN HIS VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND AND BURST INTO FLAMES, THE OFFICERS VEHICLE WAS STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC STOP AND ...

Apr 3, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE WILL SHIFT TO LEFT OR RIGHT EVEN WHEN HOLDING STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT. DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NO DEFECT ,CAUSE IS UNKNOWN.*AK *SLC

Apr 3, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE WILL SHIFT TO LEFT OR RIGHT EVEN WHEN HOLDING STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT. DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NO DEFECT ,CAUSE IS UNKNOWN.*AK *SLC

Feb 26, 2001 Exterior Lighting

ON TWO OCCASIONS WHEN TURNING ON INTERIOR LIGHT, WHILE IN MOTION, TURNED OFF HEADLIGHTS INSTEAD. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Exterior Lighting

ON TWO OCCASIONS WHEN TURNING ON INTERIOR LIGHT, WHILE IN MOTION, TURNED OFF HEADLIGHTS INSTEAD. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 16, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING LOST ALL ENGINE POWER, BUT ENGINE NEVER STALLED. WHEN STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL NOTHING HAPPENED. IT HAPPENED BEFORE ON A INCLINE HILL, AND COULD NOT HOLD VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACK. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. CONSUMER BELIEVED PROBLEM WAS TRACTION CO...

Feb 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING LOST ALL ENGINE POWER, BUT ENGINE NEVER STALLED. WHEN STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL NOTHING HAPPENED. IT HAPPENED BEFORE ON A INCLINE HILL, AND COULD NOT HOLD VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACK. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. CONSUMER BELIEVED PROBLEM WAS TRACTION CO...

Feb 16, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING LOST ALL ENGINE POWER, BUT ENGINE NEVER STALLED. WHEN STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL NOTHING HAPPENED. IT HAPPENED BEFORE ON A INCLINE HILL, AND COULD NOT HOLD VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACK. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. CONSUMER BELIEVED PROBLEM WAS TRACTION CO...

Feb 16, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING LOST ALL ENGINE POWER, BUT ENGINE NEVER STALLED. WHEN STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL NOTHING HAPPENED. IT HAPPENED BEFORE ON A INCLINE HILL, AND COULD NOT HOLD VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACK. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. CONSUMER BELIEVED PROBLEM WAS TRACTION CO...

Feb 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING LOST ALL ENGINE POWER, BUT ENGINE NEVER STALLED. WHEN STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL NOTHING HAPPENED. IT HAPPENED BEFORE ON A INCLINE HILL, AND COULD NOT HOLD VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACK. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. CONSUMER BELIEVED PROBLEM WAS TRACTION CO...

Feb 16, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING LOST ALL ENGINE POWER, BUT ENGINE NEVER STALLED. WHEN STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL NOTHING HAPPENED. IT HAPPENED BEFORE ON A INCLINE HILL, AND COULD NOT HOLD VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACK. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. CONSUMER BELIEVED PROBLEM WAS TRACTION CO...

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING IS LEAKING CAUSING A BAD ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN THE DRIVER BECOMING NAUSEOUS DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE LEAK. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING IS LEAKING CAUSING A BAD ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN THE DRIVER BECOMING NAUSEOUS DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE LEAK. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING IS LEAKING CAUSING A BAD ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN THE DRIVER BECOMING NAUSEOUS DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE LEAK. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING IS LEAKING CAUSING A BAD ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN THE DRIVER BECOMING NAUSEOUS DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE LEAK. NLM

Dec 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTINOUS SQUEALING AND GRINDING BRAKES 4 ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT, NO RELIEF. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTINOUS SQUEALING AND GRINDING BRAKES 4 ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT, NO RELIEF. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTINOUS SQUEALING AND GRINDING BRAKES 4 ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT, NO RELIEF. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTINOUS SQUEALING AND GRINDING BRAKES 4 ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT, NO RELIEF. *AK

Nov 18, 2000 Tires

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MY CAR HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. IT DRIVES ALL OVER THE ROAD. AND ALSO MY TIRE RIPPED TO SHREDS.*AK

Nov 18, 2000 Tires

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MY CAR HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. IT DRIVES ALL OVER THE ROAD. AND ALSO MY TIRE RIPPED TO SHREDS.*AK

Nov 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPING. UNABLE TO HAVE THEM TURNED. *AK

Nov 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPING. UNABLE TO HAVE THEM TURNED. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING SHUT OFF. THIS MEANT I HAD NO POWER, NO POWER STEERING, AND NO CONTROL.THE ENGINE STARTED AGAIN WHEN I USED THE STARTER. CAR ACTED NORMALLY UNTIL THE NEXT DAY THE SAME THING OCCURRED.THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. IF IT HAPPENED IN HEAV...

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING SHUT OFF. THIS MEANT I HAD NO POWER, NO POWER STEERING, AND NO CONTROL.THE ENGINE STARTED AGAIN WHEN I USED THE STARTER. CAR ACTED NORMALLY UNTIL THE NEXT DAY THE SAME THING OCCURRED.THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. IF IT HAPPENED IN HEAV...

Oct 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT, DO NOT PROJECT BEAM OF 365 FEET IN FRONT OF CAR, LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT UP. DRIVER'S LICENSE PLATE IN FRONT, EVEN WITH HIGH BEAMS, A PADESTRIAN WAS CROSSING AND LIGHTS COULDN'T EVEN SEE HIM, AND CONSUMER ALMOST HIT PADESTRIAN. HIGH BEAMS GIVE OFF THE LIGHT THAT REGULAR BEAM...

Oct 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT, DO NOT PROJECT BEAM OF 365 FEET IN FRONT OF CAR, LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT UP. DRIVER'S LICENSE PLATE IN FRONT, EVEN WITH HIGH BEAMS, A PADESTRIAN WAS CROSSING AND LIGHTS COULDN'T EVEN SEE HIM, AND CONSUMER ALMOST HIT PADESTRIAN. HIGH BEAMS GIVE OFF THE LIGHT THAT REGULAR BEAM...

Oct 3, 2000 Visibility

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A STRESS PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD ON MY CAR. WHILE IN FLORIDA I HAD A LARGE LINE START RUNNING DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD TO THE MIDDLE AND THEN ACCROSS TOWARDS THE DRIVERS SIDE. THERE WAS NO CRACK OR CHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WINDSHIELD. IT CREATED A VISION PROBLEM AS...

Oct 3, 2000 Visibility

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A STRESS PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD ON MY CAR. WHILE IN FLORIDA I HAD A LARGE LINE START RUNNING DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD TO THE MIDDLE AND THEN ACCROSS TOWARDS THE DRIVERS SIDE. THERE WAS NO CRACK OR CHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WINDSHIELD. IT CREATED A VISION PROBLEM AS...

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 14, 2000 Equipment

CONSUMERS RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 000200000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S13/ JACKING INSTRUCTIONS. CONSUMER SAID RECALL SEEMED TO BE INCOMPLETE BECAUSE IT DID GIVE WHAT TYPE OF BLOCK TO USE TO CHANGE THE TIRES. DEALER OR MANUFACTURER DO SEEM TO BE INTERESTED IN THE MATTER. IT DID STATE THAT IF NOT PROP...

Sep 14, 2000 Equipment

CONSUMERS RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 000200000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S13/ JACKING INSTRUCTIONS. CONSUMER SAID RECALL SEEMED TO BE INCOMPLETE BECAUSE IT DID GIVE WHAT TYPE OF BLOCK TO USE TO CHANGE THE TIRES. DEALER OR MANUFACTURER DO SEEM TO BE INTERESTED IN THE MATTER. IT DID STATE THAT IF NOT PROP...

Aug 26, 2000 Suspension

SUSPENSION PROBLEM(?)--CAR KEEPS DRIFTING TO RIGHT.FORD CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL(MARJORIE HICKS--REGIONAL OFFICE, MAHWAH,NJ) AS DOES PARK INN FORD SERVICE MANAGER. TWO OTHER FORD DEALERSHIPS, BEST FORD & UNIVERSAL FORD, ROAD TESTED VEHICLE AND ADMITTED PROBLEM EXISTS / OUT OF SPECS.CAR ALSO SEEMS TO "F...

Aug 26, 2000 Suspension

SUSPENSION PROBLEM(?)--CAR KEEPS DRIFTING TO RIGHT.FORD CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL(MARJORIE HICKS--REGIONAL OFFICE, MAHWAH,NJ) AS DOES PARK INN FORD SERVICE MANAGER. TWO OTHER FORD DEALERSHIPS, BEST FORD & UNIVERSAL FORD, ROAD TESTED VEHICLE AND ADMITTED PROBLEM EXISTS / OUT OF SPECS.CAR ALSO SEEMS TO "F...

Aug 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST TOTALLY STOPPED AND DIED, CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS UNSAFE IF IT HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC, SOMEONE COULD BE KILLED.*AK

Aug 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST TOTALLY STOPPED AND DIED, CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS UNSAFE IF IT HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC, SOMEONE COULD BE KILLED.*AK

Aug 15, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH ACTIVATED AS CONSUMER WAS ENTERING A MAJOR HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. NLM

Aug 15, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH ACTIVATED AS CONSUMER WAS ENTERING A MAJOR HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. NLM

Aug 10, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT ALIGNMENT ISN'T LINED UP PROPERLY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL/ GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL. SEAT IS GOING TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT ALIGNMENT ISN'T LINED UP PROPERLY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL/ GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL. SEAT IS GOING TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Jul 27, 2000 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ONTO THE SHOUDER SAFELY, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE EMERGENCY FUEL CUT OFF VALVE WAS ACTIVATED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED HOW DID IT GET ACTIVATED IF NO ONE WAS IN THE TRUNK. *...

Jul 27, 2000 Seat Belts

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ONTO THE SHOUDER SAFELY, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE EMERGENCY FUEL CUT OFF VALVE WAS ACTIVATED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED HOW DID IT GET ACTIVATED IF NO ONE WAS IN THE TRUNK. *...

Jul 27, 2000 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ONTO THE SHOUDER SAFELY, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE EMERGENCY FUEL CUT OFF VALVE WAS ACTIVATED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED HOW DID IT GET ACTIVATED IF NO ONE WAS IN THE TRUNK. *...

Jul 27, 2000 Seat Belts

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ONTO THE SHOUDER SAFELY, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE EMERGENCY FUEL CUT OFF VALVE WAS ACTIVATED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED HOW DID IT GET ACTIVATED IF NO ONE WAS IN THE TRUNK. *...

Jul 9, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 9, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THIS IS SECOND SUBMISSION ON THIS DANGEROUS COACH. A LARGE 3 FOOT METAL STORAGE COMPARTMENT FELL OFF THE COACH ONTO THE ROAD AFTER ONLY 1 MONTH OF USE. THE COMPARTMENR HAD A VARIETY OF ITEMS IN IT. THANK GOD I WAS TURNING OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN THE SCREWS FAILED AND IT BROKE FROM...

Jul 9, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 9, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THIS IS SECOND SUBMISSION ON THIS DANGEROUS COACH. A LARGE 3 FOOT METAL STORAGE COMPARTMENT FELL OFF THE COACH ONTO THE ROAD AFTER ONLY 1 MONTH OF USE. THE COMPARTMENR HAD A VARIETY OF ITEMS IN IT. THANK GOD I WAS TURNING OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN THE SCREWS FAILED AND IT BROKE FROM...

Jun 20, 2000 Wheels

WE HAVE 35 POLICE UNITS. WE MUST PAY FOR OUT OF WARRANTY VEHICLES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Power Train

DRIVELINE OF THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM

Jun 20, 2000 Wheels

WE HAVE 35 POLICE UNITS. WE MUST PAY FOR OUT OF WARRANTY VEHICLES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Power Train

DRIVELINE OF THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM

May 23, 2000 Wheels

HUB CAPS FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. HUB CAP FELL OFF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO. NOT SURE WHEN THE HUB CAP ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF. THE HUB CAP ON THAT TIRE HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

May 23, 2000 Wheels

HUB CAPS FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. HUB CAP FELL OFF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO. NOT SURE WHEN THE HUB CAP ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF. THE HUB CAP ON THAT TIRE HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON A DAMP ROAD VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION.VEHICLE WILL BE CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON A DAMP ROAD VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION.VEHICLE WILL BE CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Suspension

NOISE COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS IN FORWARD AND REVERSE HAVE TALKED TO OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE SAME PROBLEM AND ALSO PEOPLE ONLINE ARE REPORTING SAME SYMTOMS. STEERING WHEEL HAS ALSO BECOME MISALIGNED. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Suspension

NOISE COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS IN FORWARD AND REVERSE HAVE TALKED TO OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE SAME PROBLEM AND ALSO PEOPLE ONLINE ARE REPORTING SAME SYMTOMS. STEERING WHEEL HAS ALSO BECOME MISALIGNED. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL COVER HAS FALLEN OFF FROM TWO POLICE VEHICLES WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN USE. MANUFACTURER HAS SENT A SERVICE NOTICE TO DEALERSRS # 13928. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL COVER HAS FALLEN OFF FROM TWO POLICE VEHICLES WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN USE. MANUFACTURER HAS SENT A SERVICE NOTICE TO DEALERSRS # 13928. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Steering

WHILE SLOWING DOWN FROM 45 MPH TO MAKE A TURN STEERING SHAFT FELL APART AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. NO COLLISION WAS REPORTED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Steering

WHILE SLOWING DOWN FROM 45 MPH TO MAKE A TURN STEERING SHAFT FELL APART AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. NO COLLISION WAS REPORTED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN PARK INDICATOR READS PARK, BUT THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP BACK INTO GEAR AND START TO ROLL. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN PARK INDICATOR READS PARK, BUT THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP BACK INTO GEAR AND START TO ROLL. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 31, 2000 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING WHEEL COVER: CAPS WILL COME OFF, AND THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY. NHTSA HAS AN INVESTIGATION OPENED FOR THIS PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 31, 2000 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING WHEEL COVER: CAPS WILL COME OFF, AND THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY. NHTSA HAS AN INVESTIGATION OPENED FOR THIS PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL COVERS DETACHED FROM WHEELS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL COVERS DETACHED FROM WHEELS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL COVERS DETACHED FROM WHEELS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Wheels

I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS WITH HUB CAPS COMING OFF MY CAR FOR NO REASON. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL COVERS DETACHED FROM WHEELS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL COVERS DETACHED FROM WHEELS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL COVERS DETACHED FROM WHEELS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Wheels

I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS WITH HUB CAPS COMING OFF MY CAR FOR NO REASON. *AK

Mar 27, 2000 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99B03), REPLACEMENTS OF THE INERTIA SWITCH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIR, NOTICE SENT TO CONSUMER INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT FIT THE RECALL CRITERIA. *MJS

Mar 27, 2000 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99B03), REPLACEMENTS OF THE INERTIA SWITCH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIR, NOTICE SENT TO CONSUMER INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT FIT THE RECALL CRITERIA. *MJS

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WENT BAD, THEY WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL AND MAKING A WINDING NOISE. ALSO, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE BECAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WENT BAD, AND THEY REPLACED IT. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT.*AK

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WENT BAD, THEY WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL AND MAKING A WINDING NOISE. ALSO, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE BECAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WENT BAD, AND THEY REPLACED IT. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT.*AK

Mar 6, 2000 Suspension

BRAKES WENT BAD, THEY WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL AND MAKING A WINDING NOISE. ALSO, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE BECAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WENT BAD, AND THEY REPLACED IT. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT.*AK

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WENT BAD, THEY WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL AND MAKING A WINDING NOISE. ALSO, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE BECAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WENT BAD, AND THEY REPLACED IT. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT.*AK

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WENT BAD, THEY WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL AND MAKING A WINDING NOISE. ALSO, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE BECAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WENT BAD, AND THEY REPLACED IT. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT.*AK

Mar 6, 2000 Suspension

BRAKES WENT BAD, THEY WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL AND MAKING A WINDING NOISE. ALSO, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE BECAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WENT BAD, AND THEY REPLACED IT. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT.*AK

Mar 3, 2000 Wheels

AFTER HAVING BEEN TAKEN OFF VEHCILE SEVERAL TIMES, WHEEL COVER/HUBCAPS PINS WHICH SECURE HUBCAP TO WHEEL BECOME FRAYED. THIS CAUSES HUPCAPS TO EJECT OFF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING. HUBCAPS THEREBY BECOMES A PROJECTILE POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL COVER/HUBCAP COVER PINS BECOME FRAYED AFTER USAGE,CAUSING HUBCAPS TO COME LOSE WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSES HUBCAPS TO BECOME PROJECTILES, POSSIBLY CAUSING ACCIDENTS AND INJURY. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Wheels

AFTER HAVING BEEN TAKEN OFF VEHCILE SEVERAL TIMES, WHEEL COVER/HUBCAPS PINS WHICH SECURE HUBCAP TO WHEEL BECOME FRAYED. THIS CAUSES HUPCAPS TO EJECT OFF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING. HUBCAPS THEREBY BECOMES A PROJECTILE POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL COVER/HUBCAP COVER PINS BECOME FRAYED AFTER USAGE,CAUSING HUBCAPS TO COME LOSE WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSES HUBCAPS TO BECOME PROJECTILES, POSSIBLY CAUSING ACCIDENTS AND INJURY. *AK

Feb 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING CHRONIC BRAKE FADE / LOW BRAKE PEDAL / VIBRATION COMING OFF FREEWAY/ DEALERSHIP SERVICE CLAIMS TO HAVE CHECKED BRAKE SYSTEM / SAYS THIS IS NORMAL / CONCERNED. *AK

Feb 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING CHRONIC BRAKE FADE / LOW BRAKE PEDAL / VIBRATION COMING OFF FREEWAY/ DEALERSHIP SERVICE CLAIMS TO HAVE CHECKED BRAKE SYSTEM / SAYS THIS IS NORMAL / CONCERNED. *AK

Feb 18, 2000 Structure

THE INNER FENDER PROTECTION IS COMPLETELY INADEQUATE, ALLOWING ROAD SALT TO COMPLETELY COVER THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND WIRING. THE SUSPENSION, MASTER CYCLINDER, FUEL INJECTION, AND OTHER PARTS ARE COATED COMPLETELY. THIS COULD CAUSE DETERIORATIONG AND FAILURE OF THE ENGINE POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCID...

Feb 18, 2000 Suspension

THE INNER FENDER PROTECTION IS COMPLETELY INADEQUATE, ALLOWING ROAD SALT TO COMPLETELY COVER THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND WIRING. THE SUSPENSION, MASTER CYCLINDER, FUEL INJECTION, AND OTHER PARTS ARE COATED COMPLETELY. THIS COULD CAUSE DETERIORATIONG AND FAILURE OF THE ENGINE POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCID...

Feb 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE INNER FENDER PROTECTION IS COMPLETELY INADEQUATE, ALLOWING ROAD SALT TO COMPLETELY COVER THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND WIRING. THE SUSPENSION, MASTER CYCLINDER, FUEL INJECTION, AND OTHER PARTS ARE COATED COMPLETELY. THIS COULD CAUSE DETERIORATIONG AND FAILURE OF THE ENGINE POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCID...

Feb 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE INNER FENDER PROTECTION IS COMPLETELY INADEQUATE, ALLOWING ROAD SALT TO COMPLETELY COVER THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND WIRING. THE SUSPENSION, MASTER CYCLINDER, FUEL INJECTION, AND OTHER PARTS ARE COATED COMPLETELY. THIS COULD CAUSE DETERIORATIONG AND FAILURE OF THE ENGINE POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCID...

Feb 18, 2000 Structure

THE INNER FENDER PROTECTION IS COMPLETELY INADEQUATE, ALLOWING ROAD SALT TO COMPLETELY COVER THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND WIRING. THE SUSPENSION, MASTER CYCLINDER, FUEL INJECTION, AND OTHER PARTS ARE COATED COMPLETELY. THIS COULD CAUSE DETERIORATIONG AND FAILURE OF THE ENGINE POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCID...

Feb 18, 2000 Suspension

THE INNER FENDER PROTECTION IS COMPLETELY INADEQUATE, ALLOWING ROAD SALT TO COMPLETELY COVER THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND WIRING. THE SUSPENSION, MASTER CYCLINDER, FUEL INJECTION, AND OTHER PARTS ARE COATED COMPLETELY. THIS COULD CAUSE DETERIORATIONG AND FAILURE OF THE ENGINE POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCID...

Feb 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE INNER FENDER PROTECTION IS COMPLETELY INADEQUATE, ALLOWING ROAD SALT TO COMPLETELY COVER THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND WIRING. THE SUSPENSION, MASTER CYCLINDER, FUEL INJECTION, AND OTHER PARTS ARE COATED COMPLETELY. THIS COULD CAUSE DETERIORATIONG AND FAILURE OF THE ENGINE POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCID...

Feb 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE INNER FENDER PROTECTION IS COMPLETELY INADEQUATE, ALLOWING ROAD SALT TO COMPLETELY COVER THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND WIRING. THE SUSPENSION, MASTER CYCLINDER, FUEL INJECTION, AND OTHER PARTS ARE COATED COMPLETELY. THIS COULD CAUSE DETERIORATIONG AND FAILURE OF THE ENGINE POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCID...

Jan 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 35-40MPH IN WET WEATHER & APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE PULLING PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTABLE. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 35-40MPH IN WET WEATHER & APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE PULLING PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTABLE. *AK

Jan 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR VEHICLE SURGES FOWARDS OR BACKWARDS. WHEN OCCUPANT WAS IN REVERSE POSITION VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED BACKWARD, HITTING ANOTHER PERSON AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 19, 2000 Electrical System Crash

DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR VEHICLE SURGES FOWARDS OR BACKWARDS. WHEN OCCUPANT WAS IN REVERSE POSITION VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED BACKWARD, HITTING ANOTHER PERSON AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR VEHICLE SURGES FOWARDS OR BACKWARDS. WHEN OCCUPANT WAS IN REVERSE POSITION VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED BACKWARD, HITTING ANOTHER PERSON AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 19, 2000 Electrical System Crash

DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR VEHICLE SURGES FOWARDS OR BACKWARDS. WHEN OCCUPANT WAS IN REVERSE POSITION VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED BACKWARD, HITTING ANOTHER PERSON AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCES VIBRATIONS WHEN APPLYING BRAKES DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTORS. ROTOR HAVE BEEN MACHINED 3 TIMES BUT THE VIBRATION RETURNS SLOWLY.

Dec 27, 1999 Structure

REAR OUTER DOOR HANDLES LOOSE. NLM

Dec 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCES VIBRATIONS WHEN APPLYING BRAKES DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTORS. ROTOR HAVE BEEN MACHINED 3 TIMES BUT THE VIBRATION RETURNS SLOWLY.

Dec 27, 1999 Structure

REAR OUTER DOOR HANDLES LOOSE. NLM

Oct 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

INERTIA SWITCH KEEPS GOING OFF WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS , CAUSING ENGINE TO CUT OFF. ALSO,2. FRONT CALIPERS STICK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STEER TO LEFT OR RIGHT. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INERTIA SWITCH KEEPS GOING OFF WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS , CAUSING ENGINE TO CUT OFF. ALSO,2. FRONT CALIPERS STICK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STEER TO LEFT OR RIGHT. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

INERTIA SWITCH KEEPS GOING OFF WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS , CAUSING ENGINE TO CUT OFF. ALSO,2. FRONT CALIPERS STICK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STEER TO LEFT OR RIGHT. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INERTIA SWITCH KEEPS GOING OFF WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS , CAUSING ENGINE TO CUT OFF. ALSO,2. FRONT CALIPERS STICK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STEER TO LEFT OR RIGHT. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Wheels

RIMS SEEM TO VIBRATE AT VARYING SPEEDS BETWEEN 50 AND 70 MPH. RUBBER WAS REPLACED, PROBLEM THE SAME. TIRE DEALER TOLD ME THAT CERTAIN RIMS WERE NOT CUT TOTALLY ROUND, AND THAT NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU BALANCE THE RUBBER, IT WILL NEVER BE RIGHT

Oct 6, 1999 Wheels

RIMS SEEM TO VIBRATE AT VARYING SPEEDS BETWEEN 50 AND 70 MPH. RUBBER WAS REPLACED, PROBLEM THE SAME. TIRE DEALER TOLD ME THAT CERTAIN RIMS WERE NOT CUT TOTALLY ROUND, AND THAT NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU BALANCE THE RUBBER, IT WILL NEVER BE RIGHT

Sep 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPEATED TRIPS TO DEALER IN NEW HAMPSHIRE COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM WHICH IS CAUSING "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" TO COME ON.

Sep 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPEATED TRIPS TO DEALER IN NEW HAMPSHIRE COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM WHICH IS CAUSING "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" TO COME ON.

Sep 22, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO THE LEFT. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CLAIM IT IS OKAY TO DRIVE VEHICLE AS IT IS AND THAT IS ALIGNED PER SPECIFICATIONS. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO THE LEFT. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CLAIM IT IS OKAY TO DRIVE VEHICLE AS IT IS AND THAT IS ALIGNED PER SPECIFICATIONS. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR END WHILE MAKING A TURN AND WAS PUSHED 55 FEET FORWARD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE PUSHED INTO A DITCH. SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE CONSUMER, WHO WAS PROPELLED INTO THE DASH AND STRUCK HIS SHOULDER, CAUSING INJURY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *ML

Sep 15, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR END WHILE MAKING A TURN AND WAS PUSHED 55 FEET FORWARD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE PUSHED INTO A DITCH. SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE CONSUMER, WHO WAS PROPELLED INTO THE DASH AND STRUCK HIS SHOULDER, CAUSING INJURY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *ML

Apr 22, 1999 Suspension

THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM NOT FITTING VEHICLE AND NOT BEING ADJUSTABLE. HAS SEEN DEALER OVER 5 TIMES. DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Suspension

THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM NOT FITTING VEHICLE AND NOT BEING ADJUSTABLE. HAS SEEN DEALER OVER 5 TIMES. DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION. *AK

Apr 15, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE IS A POLICE PACKAGE CROWN VICTORIA USED FOR PARAMEDIC SERVICE. WE BEGAN TO NOTICE THE VEHICLE SWAY SUBTLY WITH BRAKING, ACCELERATION, AND ROAD IMPERFECTIONS IN JAN 1999. IN MARCH, THE REAR AXLE BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD BANGING NOISE UPON MODERATE ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. IT WAS TAKEN TO CHAPMAN...

Apr 15, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE IS A POLICE PACKAGE CROWN VICTORIA USED FOR PARAMEDIC SERVICE. WE BEGAN TO NOTICE THE VEHICLE SWAY SUBTLY WITH BRAKING, ACCELERATION, AND ROAD IMPERFECTIONS IN JAN 1999. IN MARCH, THE REAR AXLE BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD BANGING NOISE UPON MODERATE ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. IT WAS TAKEN TO CHAPMAN...

Mar 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE CAR PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT PADS. DANGEROUS PULLING CONTINUES, BUT THE BRAKES SQUEAL.

Mar 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE CAR PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT PADS. DANGEROUS PULLING CONTINUES, BUT THE BRAKES SQUEAL.

Mar 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKED FOR TWO DAYS THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE MARSHALL DETERMINED IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVDIE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKED FOR TWO DAYS THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE MARSHALL DETERMINED IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVDIE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 5, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERTIA FUEL CUT-OFF ACTIVATED AFTER RUMBLE STRIPS AND A POTHOLE WHILE ON INTERSTATE EXIT RAMP. DEALER REPLACED FRONT DISK PADS THAT WERE "MISMATCHED" AND OCCASIONALLY CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL DURING MODERATELY HARD BRAKING. STEERING WHEEL MAKES CREAKING NOISE THAT COULD/POSSIBLY BE A SIGN THAT AIR...

Feb 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERTIA FUEL CUT-OFF ACTIVATED AFTER RUMBLE STRIPS AND A POTHOLE WHILE ON INTERSTATE EXIT RAMP. DEALER REPLACED FRONT DISK PADS THAT WERE "MISMATCHED" AND OCCASIONALLY CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL DURING MODERATELY HARD BRAKING. STEERING WHEEL MAKES CREAKING NOISE THAT COULD/POSSIBLY BE A SIGN THAT AIR...

Feb 5, 1999 Suspension

INTERTIA FUEL CUT-OFF ACTIVATED AFTER RUMBLE STRIPS AND A POTHOLE WHILE ON INTERSTATE EXIT RAMP. DEALER REPLACED FRONT DISK PADS THAT WERE "MISMATCHED" AND OCCASIONALLY CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL DURING MODERATELY HARD BRAKING. STEERING WHEEL MAKES CREAKING NOISE THAT COULD/POSSIBLY BE A SIGN THAT AIR...

Feb 5, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERTIA FUEL CUT-OFF ACTIVATED AFTER RUMBLE STRIPS AND A POTHOLE WHILE ON INTERSTATE EXIT RAMP. DEALER REPLACED FRONT DISK PADS THAT WERE "MISMATCHED" AND OCCASIONALLY CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL DURING MODERATELY HARD BRAKING. STEERING WHEEL MAKES CREAKING NOISE THAT COULD/POSSIBLY BE A SIGN THAT AIR...

Feb 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERTIA FUEL CUT-OFF ACTIVATED AFTER RUMBLE STRIPS AND A POTHOLE WHILE ON INTERSTATE EXIT RAMP. DEALER REPLACED FRONT DISK PADS THAT WERE "MISMATCHED" AND OCCASIONALLY CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL DURING MODERATELY HARD BRAKING. STEERING WHEEL MAKES CREAKING NOISE THAT COULD/POSSIBLY BE A SIGN THAT AIR...

Feb 5, 1999 Suspension

INTERTIA FUEL CUT-OFF ACTIVATED AFTER RUMBLE STRIPS AND A POTHOLE WHILE ON INTERSTATE EXIT RAMP. DEALER REPLACED FRONT DISK PADS THAT WERE "MISMATCHED" AND OCCASIONALLY CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL DURING MODERATELY HARD BRAKING. STEERING WHEEL MAKES CREAKING NOISE THAT COULD/POSSIBLY BE A SIGN THAT AIR...

Feb 2, 1999 Seat Belts

POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE; DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S LAP SEATBELT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE A POLICE OFFICER WHO IS FULLY EQUIPPED. IT BECOMES DIFFICULT TO BUCKLE AND UNBUCKLE THE SEATBELT, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *AK.ET.

Feb 2, 1999 Seat Belts

POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE; DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S LAP SEATBELT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE A POLICE OFFICER WHO IS FULLY EQUIPPED. IT BECOMES DIFFICULT TO BUCKLE AND UNBUCKLE THE SEATBELT, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *AK.ET.