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Mar 9, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD ESCORT. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE SHE WAS REAR-ENDED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO HER HEAD AREA. SHE MENTIONED SHE WAS WEARING HER SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH AND BELIEVED THE FAILURE OF THE SEATBELTS CONTRIBUTED TO HER INJURIES. THE VEHI...

Mar 9, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD ESCORT. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE SHE WAS REAR-ENDED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO HER HEAD AREA. SHE MENTIONED SHE WAS WEARING HER SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH AND BELIEVED THE FAILURE OF THE SEATBELTS CONTRIBUTED TO HER INJURIES. THE VEHI...

Sep 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1989 FORD ESCORT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE AND ONCE HE/SHE PULLED OVER, THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *JB

Sep 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1989 FORD ESCORT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE AND ONCE HE/SHE PULLED OVER, THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *JB

Aug 15, 2004 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

1989 FORD ESCORT HATCHBACK - A PASSENGER EXITING THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR SEAT STEPPED ON AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LOCATED UNDER THE CARPET WHICH CAUSED THE +12V AND GROUND WIRES TO SHORT TOGETHER. THIS CONNECTOR IS PART OF THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP HARNESS. THE CONNECTOR MELTED, THE WIRE HARNESS BUR...

Aug 15, 2004 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

1989 FORD ESCORT HATCHBACK - A PASSENGER EXITING THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR SEAT STEPPED ON AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LOCATED UNDER THE CARPET WHICH CAUSED THE +12V AND GROUND WIRES TO SHORT TOGETHER. THIS CONNECTOR IS PART OF THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP HARNESS. THE CONNECTOR MELTED, THE WIRE HARNESS BUR...

Feb 4, 2004 Electrical System Fire 120,000 mi

ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED ALTERNATOR. ALSO, THE SECOND ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE AT THE GAS PUMP. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE BLAZE. CONSUMER CLAIMED IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE INSTALLATION THAT CAUSED THE FIRE. *AK

Feb 4, 2004 Electrical System Fire 120,000 mi

ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED ALTERNATOR. ALSO, THE SECOND ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE AT THE GAS PUMP. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE BLAZE. CONSUMER CLAIMED IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE INSTALLATION THAT CAUSED THE FIRE. *AK

Oct 13, 2003 Electrical System 25 mi

BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT GOING ON & OFF AT TIMES. ALSO ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED FUEL GAUGE WILL REGISTER ABOVE FULL & AT SAME TIME TEMPERATURE. GAUGE GOES UP TO MAXIMUM. NEITHER BEING CLOSE TO BE CORRECTED. DURING THIS TIME I NOTICED KEYS & IGNITION BECOME VERY HOT. IF TURNE...

Oct 13, 2003 Electrical System 25 mi

BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT GOING ON & OFF AT TIMES. ALSO ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED FUEL GAUGE WILL REGISTER ABOVE FULL & AT SAME TIME TEMPERATURE. GAUGE GOES UP TO MAXIMUM. NEITHER BEING CLOSE TO BE CORRECTED. DURING THIS TIME I NOTICED KEYS & IGNITION BECOME VERY HOT. IF TURNE...

Jun 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

MHTSA#92-V-117-000:FATIGUE CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE SOLDER JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL RETURN TUBE AND THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER,THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED BECAUSE YEAR OF MANUFACTURING, 1989. *AK

Jun 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

MHTSA#92-V-117-000:FATIGUE CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE SOLDER JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL RETURN TUBE AND THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER,THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED BECAUSE YEAR OF MANUFACTURING, 1989. *AK

May 12, 2003 Electrical System Fire 89,000 mi

WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 1989 FORD ESCORT SHE TURNED L TO PULL INTO A DRIVE WAY AND SHE SMELLED SMOKE. SHE ONLY GOT A FEW YARDS AND THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES. I DID CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY, BUT SINCE THE CAR WAS NOT INSURED FOR FIRE. THEY RECOMMENDED I CONTACT FORD. WHEN ASKED IF THER...

May 12, 2003 Electrical System Fire 89,000 mi

WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 1989 FORD ESCORT SHE TURNED L TO PULL INTO A DRIVE WAY AND SHE SMELLED SMOKE. SHE ONLY GOT A FEW YARDS AND THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES. I DID CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY, BUT SINCE THE CAR WAS NOT INSURED FOR FIRE. THEY RECOMMENDED I CONTACT FORD. WHEN ASKED IF THER...

Dec 17, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN HE PLACED THE KEY INSIDE OF THE IGNITION. TS

Dec 17, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN HE PLACED THE KEY INSIDE OF THE IGNITION. TS

May 14, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS STALLING DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC MODULE ON THE DISTRIBUTOR, WHEN THE ENGINE GOT HOT, IT CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH THE MODULE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING SOME KIND OF COMPENSATION DUE TO THE RULING IN ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. ...

May 14, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS STALLING DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC MODULE ON THE DISTRIBUTOR, WHEN THE ENGINE GOT HOT, IT CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH THE MODULE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING SOME KIND OF COMPENSATION DUE TO THE RULING IN ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. ...

Mar 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT RAN LIKE A CHARM UNTIL 1 DAY I SLOWED TO GO TO DRIVEWAY, AND STALLED. IT STARTS BACK UP. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT RAN LIKE A CHARM UNTIL 1 DAY I SLOWED TO GO TO DRIVEWAY, AND STALLED. IT STARTS BACK UP. *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE ENGINE OVERHEATED RESULTING IN ENGINE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

Feb 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE ENGINE OVERHEATED RESULTING IN ENGINE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

Feb 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK FAILED TWICE. NLM

Feb 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK FAILED TWICE. NLM

Jan 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE INSURANCE WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. I REMOVED LOWER CRANKSHAFT PULLY AND RETURNED IT TO DEALER. THEY FINALLY REPAIRED PROBLEM AFTER MUCH INCONVIENCE TO ME. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE INSURANCE WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. I REMOVED LOWER CRANKSHAFT PULLY AND RETURNED IT TO DEALER. THEY FINALLY REPAIRED PROBLEM AFTER MUCH INCONVIENCE TO ME. *AK

Oct 20, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS ALOT, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT RAINS. OWNER HAS TO BLOW DRY DISTRIBUTOR CAP BEFORE VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH PEDAL, VEHICLE STALLS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATI...

Oct 20, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLS ALOT, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT RAINS. OWNER HAS TO BLOW DRY DISTRIBUTOR CAP BEFORE VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH PEDAL, VEHICLE STALLS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATI...

Oct 20, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS ALOT, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT RAINS. OWNER HAS TO BLOW DRY DISTRIBUTOR CAP BEFORE VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH PEDAL, VEHICLE STALLS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATI...

Oct 20, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLS ALOT, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT RAINS. OWNER HAS TO BLOW DRY DISTRIBUTOR CAP BEFORE VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH PEDAL, VEHICLE STALLS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATI...

Oct 10, 2000 Seat Belts

IN TRYING TO BUY RECYCLEED PARTS I ENCOUNTERED MANY INSTANCESES OF THE SAME PROBLEM

Oct 10, 2000 Seat Belts

IN TRYING TO BUY RECYCLEED PARTS I ENCOUNTERED MANY INSTANCESES OF THE SAME PROBLEM

Jun 12, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES CONSUMER STARTED SMELLING SMOKE, AND 5 MINUTES LATER, SAW FIRE COMING FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AFTER SHE SMELLED THE SMOKE. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Jun 12, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES CONSUMER STARTED SMELLING SMOKE, AND 5 MINUTES LATER, SAW FIRE COMING FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AFTER SHE SMELLED THE SMOKE. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Jun 12, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES CONSUMER STARTED SMELLING SMOKE, AND 5 MINUTES LATER, SAW FIRE COMING FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AFTER SHE SMELLED THE SMOKE. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Jun 12, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES CONSUMER STARTED SMELLING SMOKE, AND 5 MINUTES LATER, SAW FIRE COMING FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AFTER SHE SMELLED THE SMOKE. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Mar 9, 2000 Electrical System

CAONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 96V07100/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 95S28/ IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECORD OF THIS RECALL.*AK

Mar 9, 2000 Electrical System

CAONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 96V07100/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 95S28/ IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECORD OF THIS RECALL.*AK

Mar 5, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON,THE CAR STALLS AND JERKS.I WAS WITH MY CAR IN TWO SERVICES. THE FIRST:PYRAMID SHELL SERVICE CHARGED ME WITH 400$ FOR SOME IGNITIONS MODULES WHO WERE REPLACED.AFTER I PICKED UP MY CAR IN ONE HOUR I MET THE SAME PROBLEMS.I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND THEY CHECKED AGAIN AND...

Mar 5, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON,THE CAR STALLS AND JERKS.I WAS WITH MY CAR IN TWO SERVICES. THE FIRST:PYRAMID SHELL SERVICE CHARGED ME WITH 400$ FOR SOME IGNITIONS MODULES WHO WERE REPLACED.AFTER I PICKED UP MY CAR IN ONE HOUR I MET THE SAME PROBLEMS.I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND THEY CHECKED AGAIN AND...

Mar 5, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON,THE CAR STALLS AND JERKS.I WAS WITH MY CAR IN TWO SERVICES. THE FIRST:PYRAMID SHELL SERVICE CHARGED ME WITH 400$ FOR SOME IGNITIONS MODULES WHO WERE REPLACED.AFTER I PICKED UP MY CAR IN ONE HOUR I MET THE SAME PROBLEMS.I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND THEY CHECKED AGAIN AND...

Mar 5, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON,THE CAR STALLS AND JERKS.I WAS WITH MY CAR IN TWO SERVICES. THE FIRST:PYRAMID SHELL SERVICE CHARGED ME WITH 400$ FOR SOME IGNITIONS MODULES WHO WERE REPLACED.AFTER I PICKED UP MY CAR IN ONE HOUR I MET THE SAME PROBLEMS.I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND THEY CHECKED AGAIN AND...

Mar 5, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON,THE CAR STALLS AND JERKS.I WAS WITH MY CAR IN TWO SERVICES. THE FIRST:PYRAMID SHELL SERVICE CHARGED ME WITH 400$ FOR SOME IGNITIONS MODULES WHO WERE REPLACED.AFTER I PICKED UP MY CAR IN ONE HOUR I MET THE SAME PROBLEMS.I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND THEY CHECKED AGAIN AND...

Mar 5, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON,THE CAR STALLS AND JERKS.I WAS WITH MY CAR IN TWO SERVICES. THE FIRST:PYRAMID SHELL SERVICE CHARGED ME WITH 400$ FOR SOME IGNITIONS MODULES WHO WERE REPLACED.AFTER I PICKED UP MY CAR IN ONE HOUR I MET THE SAME PROBLEMS.I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND THEY CHECKED AGAIN AND...

Feb 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

A CLAMP FROM THE THROTTLE BODY DISLODGED AND ENTERED THE ENGINE RESULTING IN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. *ET

Feb 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

A CLAMP FROM THE THROTTLE BODY DISLODGED AND ENTERED THE ENGINE RESULTING IN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. *ET

Jan 11, 2000 Electrical System

SINCE REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH PER RECALL 96V071 THE CONSUMER SOMETIMES NOTICES THAT WHEN HE TURNS THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE KEY CAN BE TURNED WITHOUT ANY PLAY IN THE SWITCH AND THE BATTERY TURNS OVER BUT DOES NOT START. NLM

Jan 11, 2000 Electrical System

SINCE REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH PER RECALL 96V071 THE CONSUMER SOMETIMES NOTICES THAT WHEN HE TURNS THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE KEY CAN BE TURNED WITHOUT ANY PLAY IN THE SWITCH AND THE BATTERY TURNS OVER BUT DOES NOT START. NLM

Nov 22, 1999 Seats

I BOUGHT THIS 1989 ESCORT GT FROM A FAMILY MEMBER AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS BROKEN WHEN HE HAD THE CAR. I HAVE TRIED TO LOCATE ANOTHER SEAT, BUT APPARENTLY THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ESCORT GTS SEATS SINCE I CANNOT FIND ANOTHER ONE IN STOCK ANYWHERE OR IN ANY LOCAL JUNKYARDS. THE BACK OF THE SEAT IS ...

Nov 22, 1999 Seats

I BOUGHT THIS 1989 ESCORT GT FROM A FAMILY MEMBER AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS BROKEN WHEN HE HAD THE CAR. I HAVE TRIED TO LOCATE ANOTHER SEAT, BUT APPARENTLY THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ESCORT GTS SEATS SINCE I CANNOT FIND ANOTHER ONE IN STOCK ANYWHERE OR IN ANY LOCAL JUNKYARDS. THE BACK OF THE SEAT IS ...

Oct 28, 1999 Electrical System Fire

CONSUME R WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND FUMES WERE COMING THROUGH THE HEATER VENT. THEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICL. HE PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. LIFTED THE HOOD UP AND FLAMES CAME SHOOTING OUT, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Electrical System Fire

CONSUME R WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND FUMES WERE COMING THROUGH THE HEATER VENT. THEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICL. HE PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. LIFTED THE HOOD UP AND FLAMES CAME SHOOTING OUT, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION FOR ONE HOUR AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, TOTALING THE VEHICLE. CONSUME HAS YET TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION FOR ONE HOUR AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, TOTALING THE VEHICLE. CONSUME HAS YET TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC FUEL SHUT OFF SWITCH. PREVIOUSLY, AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF SWITCH WAS NOT EFFECTIVET DURING AN ACCIDENT. PRESENTLY, TWO YEARS LATER, THE FUEL IS SHUT OFF SWITCH SHUTS OFF BY ITSELF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC FUEL SHUT OFF SWITCH. PREVIOUSLY, AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF SWITCH WAS NOT EFFECTIVET DURING AN ACCIDENT. PRESENTLY, TWO YEARS LATER, THE FUEL IS SHUT OFF SWITCH SHUTS OFF BY ITSELF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 21, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT PASSENGER WAS KILLED IN A SINGLE CAR ROLLOVER, DUE TO SEAT BELT FAILURE. *YC

Apr 21, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT PASSENGER WAS KILLED IN A SINGLE CAR ROLLOVER, DUE TO SEAT BELT FAILURE. *YC

Mar 11, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND STALLING. THEN WENT UP INTO FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND REPORT FILED. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE TOTALLED AND TOWED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND STALLING. THEN WENT UP INTO FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND REPORT FILED. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE TOTALLED AND TOWED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Electrical System Fire

HAD PARKED VEHICLE & LEFT. WAS NOTIFIED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED & PUT FLAMES OUT. HAD NOTICED SEVERAL LARGE HOT SPOTS ON HOOD. THE FLAMES CAME FROM UNDER HOOD. INFORMED POSSIBLY FROM THE BATTERY CABLES. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Electrical System Fire

HAD PARKED VEHICLE & LEFT. WAS NOTIFIED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED & PUT FLAMES OUT. HAD NOTICED SEVERAL LARGE HOT SPOTS ON HOOD. THE FLAMES CAME FROM UNDER HOOD. INFORMED POSSIBLY FROM THE BATTERY CABLES. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED. WHEN GOING UP A HILL OR GOING AROUND A CORNER CONSUMER WILL APPLY THE BRAKES, AND THAT WILL STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED. WHEN GOING UP A HILL OR GOING AROUND A CORNER CONSUMER WILL APPLY THE BRAKES, AND THAT WILL STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Structure

HOOD WILL NOT STAY DOWN, BECAME UNLATCHED AND FLEW UP WHILE DRIVING. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Structure

HOOD WILL NOT STAY DOWN, BECAME UNLATCHED AND FLEW UP WHILE DRIVING. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 8, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND SAT THERE UNTIL THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON TWO HOURS LATER. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE HE BOUGHT THE CAR WHICH WAS BRAND NEW . *AK

Dec 8, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND SAT THERE UNTIL THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON TWO HOURS LATER. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE HE BOUGHT THE CAR WHICH WAS BRAND NEW . *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS GO OFF WHEN USED FOR A EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. IT NOW HAS HAPPENED MORE FREQUENTLY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THIS HAS HAPPENED AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.

Dec 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS GO OFF WHEN USED FOR A EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. IT NOW HAS HAPPENED MORE FREQUENTLY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THIS HAS HAPPENED AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.

Nov 30, 1998 Electrical System

MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND SIGNAL SWITCH TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, REPLACED MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH 9 TIMES. THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED TO CONSUMER MOTHER'S 1987 FORD ESCORT GT. ...

Nov 30, 1998 Electrical System

MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND SIGNAL SWITCH TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, REPLACED MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH 9 TIMES. THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED TO CONSUMER MOTHER'S 1987 FORD ESCORT GT. ...

Nov 30, 1998 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND SIGNAL SWITCH TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, REPLACED MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH 9 TIMES. THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED TO CONSUMER MOTHER'S 1987 FORD ESCORT GT. ...

Nov 30, 1998 Electrical System

MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND SIGNAL SWITCH TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, REPLACED MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH 9 TIMES. THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED TO CONSUMER MOTHER'S 1987 FORD ESCORT GT. ...

Nov 30, 1998 Electrical System

MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND SIGNAL SWITCH TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, REPLACED MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH 9 TIMES. THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED TO CONSUMER MOTHER'S 1987 FORD ESCORT GT. ...

Nov 30, 1998 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND SIGNAL SWITCH TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, REPLACED MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH 9 TIMES. THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED TO CONSUMER MOTHER'S 1987 FORD ESCORT GT. ...

Nov 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE WATER PUMP OR FAN BELT FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK WHILE DRIVING LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS, VEHICLE DID NOT TURNOVER, BUT CUT OFF AGAIN.* ET

Nov 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE WATER PUMP OR FAN BELT FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK WHILE DRIVING LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS, VEHICLE DID NOT TURNOVER, BUT CUT OFF AGAIN.* ET

Nov 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE WATER PUMP OR FAN BELT FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK WHILE DRIVING LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS, VEHICLE DID NOT TURNOVER, BUT CUT OFF AGAIN.* ET

Nov 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE WATER PUMP OR FAN BELT FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK WHILE DRIVING LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS, VEHICLE DID NOT TURNOVER, BUT CUT OFF AGAIN.* ET

Oct 15, 1998 Seat Belts

SOMETIMES THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BECOMES EXTREMELY TIGHT WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR. THE CONSUMER MENTIONED THAT HE HAS TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF IN ORDER FOR THE BELT TO LOOSEN. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE SITUATION.*AK

Oct 15, 1998 Seat Belts

SOMETIMES THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BECOMES EXTREMELY TIGHT WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR. THE CONSUMER MENTIONED THAT HE HAS TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF IN ORDER FOR THE BELT TO LOOSEN. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE SITUATION.*AK

Sep 17, 1998 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED BY RECALL, NOW THE REPLACED PART HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE ORIGINAL PART DID AND IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. FORD HAS FAILED TO PERMANENTLY FIX THE PROBLEM.

Sep 17, 1998 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED BY RECALL, NOW THE REPLACED PART HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE ORIGINAL PART DID AND IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. FORD HAS FAILED TO PERMANENTLY FIX THE PROBLEM.

Sep 2, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED/REPAIRED THREE TIMES.

Sep 2, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED/REPAIRED THREE TIMES.

Aug 4, 1998 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE WHILE VEHILE WAS PARKED AND IGNITION OFF. THE FIRE WAS AUGUST, 1996, RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED DECEMBER, 1996. FORD DENIES RESPONSIBILITY SINCE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD ALREADY PAID.

Aug 4, 1998 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE WHILE VEHILE WAS PARKED AND IGNITION OFF. THE FIRE WAS AUGUST, 1996, RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED DECEMBER, 1996. FORD DENIES RESPONSIBILITY SINCE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD ALREADY PAID.

Jul 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLIGHTS OPERATE DIM WHEN USED. ALSO HIGH BEAMS ARE DEFECTIVE. BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLIGHTS OPERATE DIM WHEN USED. ALSO HIGH BEAMS ARE DEFECTIVE. BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN VEHICLE EXPLODING. OWNER VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN VEHICLE EXPLODING. OWNER VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENIGNE FIRE.

Jun 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENIGNE FIRE.

Mar 25, 1998 Seats

THE SEATBACK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS BROKEN. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. THE SEAT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 25, 1998 Seats

THE SEATBACK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS BROKEN. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. THE SEAT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 10, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED ON DRIVER'S SIDE, CAUSING TWO ACCIDENTS

Mar 10, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED ON DRIVER'S SIDE, CAUSING TWO ACCIDENTS

Jan 13, 1998 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS REMAINED/LOCKED UP IN FORWARD POSITION; HINGE AT TOP END GEARS HAVE STRIPPED; MOTOR TURNS WITH NO EFFECT; ACCORDING TO DEALER, ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS REMAINED/LOCKED UP IN FORWARD POSITION; HINGE AT TOP END GEARS HAVE STRIPPED; MOTOR TURNS WITH NO EFFECT; ACCORDING TO DEALER, ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING. *AK

Nov 21, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

EA90008; WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S SEATBELT MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND NECK, AND BENT THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Nov 21, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

EA90008; WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S SEATBELT MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND NECK, AND BENT THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Nov 20, 1997 Visibility

BOX CONNECTING WITH HEAT COIL IS MISSING , NO CONNECTION THAT WILL START HEAT/AIR. DEALER KNOWS THAT IT WAS AN OVERSIGHT OF MANUFACTURER, BUT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WARRANTY THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT DUE TO NO HEATER AND DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER, HE GOT SICK, DEALER TOLD CONSUME...

Nov 20, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.

Nov 20, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED TO WORK DUE TO FUSE BLOW OUT.

Nov 20, 1997 Visibility

BOX CONNECTING WITH HEAT COIL IS MISSING , NO CONNECTION THAT WILL START HEAT/AIR. DEALER KNOWS THAT IT WAS AN OVERSIGHT OF MANUFACTURER, BUT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WARRANTY THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT DUE TO NO HEATER AND DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER, HE GOT SICK, DEALER TOLD CONSUME...

Nov 20, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.

Nov 20, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED TO WORK DUE TO FUSE BLOW OUT.

Nov 4, 1997 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. *AK *SLC

Nov 4, 1997 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. *AK *SLC

Oct 31, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

AS SOON AS VEHICLE STARTS THE RPMS REV TO 2200 RPMS FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS THEN FALL TO 0 AND ENGINE DIES/STALLS IF ACCELERATOSR IS NOT PRESSED QUICKLY. ONCE MOVING AND CLUTCH PUSHED IN AND DECELERATING TO COME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, REPLACED MAP SENSOR. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AS SOON AS VEHICLE STARTS THE RPMS REV TO 2200 RPMS FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS THEN FALL TO 0 AND ENGINE DIES/STALLS IF ACCELERATOSR IS NOT PRESSED QUICKLY. ONCE MOVING AND CLUTCH PUSHED IN AND DECELERATING TO COME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, REPLACED MAP SENSOR. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

AS SOON AS VEHICLE STARTS THE RPMS REV TO 2200 RPMS FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS THEN FALL TO 0 AND ENGINE DIES/STALLS IF ACCELERATOSR IS NOT PRESSED QUICKLY. ONCE MOVING AND CLUTCH PUSHED IN AND DECELERATING TO COME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, REPLACED MAP SENSOR. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AS SOON AS VEHICLE STARTS THE RPMS REV TO 2200 RPMS FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS THEN FALL TO 0 AND ENGINE DIES/STALLS IF ACCELERATOSR IS NOT PRESSED QUICKLY. ONCE MOVING AND CLUTCH PUSHED IN AND DECELERATING TO COME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, REPLACED MAP SENSOR. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT NO LONGER RUNS ALONG THE TRACK BECAUSE THE MOTOR BURNT OUT AND THE SEAT BELT CAN NO LONGER BE USED. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT NO LONGER RUNS ALONG THE TRACK BECAUSE THE MOTOR BURNT OUT AND THE SEAT BELT CAN NO LONGER BE USED. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Structure Crash

ROOF FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Structure Crash

ROOF FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING HEARD LOUD NOISE, SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING DRAGGING UNDER VEHICLE, CAUSED BY BROKEN TEETH AROUND GEAR, COULD CAUSE CRASH, AUTO REPAIR REPLACED GEARS, OUTER CV BOOT, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING HEARD LOUD NOISE, SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING DRAGGING UNDER VEHICLE, CAUSED BY BROKEN TEETH AROUND GEAR, COULD CAUSE CRASH, AUTO REPAIR REPLACED GEARS, OUTER CV BOOT, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING HEARD LOUD NOISE, SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING DRAGGING UNDER VEHICLE, CAUSED BY BROKEN TEETH AROUND GEAR, COULD CAUSE CRASH, AUTO REPAIR REPLACED GEARS, OUTER CV BOOT, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING HEARD LOUD NOISE, SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING DRAGGING UNDER VEHICLE, CAUSED BY BROKEN TEETH AROUND GEAR, COULD CAUSE CRASH, AUTO REPAIR REPLACED GEARS, OUTER CV BOOT, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING HEARD LOUD NOISE, SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING DRAGGING UNDER VEHICLE, CAUSED BY BROKEN TEETH AROUND GEAR, COULD CAUSE CRASH, AUTO REPAIR REPLACED GEARS, OUTER CV BOOT, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING HEARD LOUD NOISE, SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING DRAGGING UNDER VEHICLE, CAUSED BY BROKEN TEETH AROUND GEAR, COULD CAUSE CRASH, AUTO REPAIR REPLACED GEARS, OUTER CV BOOT, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. *AK

May 13, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, GETTING READY TO GET ON FREEWAY, WANTED TO HIT THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE, GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK AND WAS NOT ABLE TO SLOW DOWN. IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN, THE CONSUMER HAD TO LEAVE PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL THEN PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND PULL TO SIDE OF T...

May 13, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, GETTING READY TO GET ON FREEWAY, WANTED TO HIT THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE, GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK AND WAS NOT ABLE TO SLOW DOWN. IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN, THE CONSUMER HAD TO LEAVE PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL THEN PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND PULL TO SIDE OF T...

Feb 26, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAS BROKEN TWICE, CAUSING THE BELT TO STICK/NOISE.

Feb 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Feb 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM, CATALYST REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Feb 26, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAS BROKEN TWICE, CAUSING THE BELT TO STICK/NOISE.

Feb 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Feb 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM, CATALYST REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Feb 6, 1997 Wheels Crash

WHEELS MAY HAVE LOCKED AS IN SERVICE BULLETIN T1 91-02-05, ONLY THIS OCCURED ON AN ICY ROAD. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Feb 6, 1997 Wheels Crash

WHEELS MAY HAVE LOCKED AS IN SERVICE BULLETIN T1 91-02-05, ONLY THIS OCCURED ON AN ICY ROAD. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Jan 30, 1997 Electrical System Fire

CAR WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED DOWN HOUSE, INVESTGATOR SAID IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH . *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Electrical System Fire

CAR WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED DOWN HOUSE, INVESTGATOR SAID IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH . *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. THAT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT IS NOT PERFORMING CORRECTLY. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. THAT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT IS NOT PERFORMING CORRECTLY. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT COME ACROSS SHOULDER WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT COME ACROSS SHOULDER WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED. *AK

Dec 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE RESULTING IN FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Dec 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE RESULTING IN FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Dec 26, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE HAD A BURNING SMELL WHEN STARTED UP, COULDN'T GET ANY SPEED, HAD CLUTCH PUT IN 18 MONTHS AGO, DEALER INDICATES SHE NEEDS A NEW CLUTCH. *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE HAD A BURNING SMELL WHEN STARTED UP, COULDN'T GET ANY SPEED, HAD CLUTCH PUT IN 18 MONTHS AGO, DEALER INDICATES SHE NEEDS A NEW CLUTCH. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START, IN THE BACK OF THE FUEL PUMP THERE IS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES AND ONE CAN STILL HEAR THE NOISE. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START, IN THE BACK OF THE FUEL PUMP THERE IS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES AND ONE CAN STILL HEAR THE NOISE. *AK

Dec 6, 1996 Seat Belts

WHEN INSERTING THE SEAT BELT INTO THE BELT BUCKLE, THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE. *AK

Dec 6, 1996 Seat Belts

WHEN INSERTING THE SEAT BELT INTO THE BELT BUCKLE, THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.

Dec 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.

Nov 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR STARTED TO SMOKE AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR STARTED TO SMOKE AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER SMELLED A FOUL ODOR AND WENT TO SERVICE VEHICLE, SERVICE STATION DISCOVERED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, CONSUMER HAD SERVICE STATION PERSONNEL PUT OUT THE FIRE. *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER SMELLED A FOUL ODOR AND WENT TO SERVICE VEHICLE, SERVICE STATION DISCOVERED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, CONSUMER HAD SERVICE STATION PERSONNEL PUT OUT THE FIRE. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Steering

INNER TIE ROD FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAN BELT FAILURE.

Oct 21, 1996 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Equipment

A/C FAN MOTOR BURNT OUT.

Oct 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTOR FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Steering

INNER TIE ROD FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAN BELT FAILURE.

Oct 21, 1996 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Equipment

A/C FAN MOTOR BURNT OUT.

Oct 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTOR FAILED.

Oct 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING HOME VEHICLE STALLED THEN RESTARTED TO CONTINUE, WHILE DRIVING A PERSON CALLED TO HER ATTENTION THAT HER CAR WAS SMOKING, SHE GOT OUT, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Oct 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING HOME VEHICLE STALLED THEN RESTARTED TO CONTINUE, WHILE DRIVING A PERSON CALLED TO HER ATTENTION THAT HER CAR WAS SMOKING, SHE GOT OUT, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Oct 11, 1996 Electrical System

RECALL WORK HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED ON THE IGNITION SWITCH DUE TO SCHEDULING PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALER.

Oct 11, 1996 Electrical System

RECALL WORK HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED ON THE IGNITION SWITCH DUE TO SCHEDULING PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALER.

Oct 3, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE DEALER DENIED TO FIX THE VEHICLE WHICH HAD A RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE THE FIRE DID NOT START IN THE STEERING, IT STARTED IN THE IGNITION MODULE.THE ELECTRICIAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED OVERHEATING OF THE ECECTRICAL CIRCUITING. *JB

Oct 3, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE DEALER DENIED TO FIX THE VEHICLE WHICH HAD A RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE THE FIRE DID NOT START IN THE STEERING, IT STARTED IN THE IGNITION MODULE.THE ELECTRICIAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED OVERHEATING OF THE ECECTRICAL CIRCUITING. *JB

Sep 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE DRIVING, CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE DRIVING, CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED CAUSING THE DASHBOARD TO CATCH ON FIRE DESTROYING THE VEHICLE.

Sep 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED CAUSING THE DASHBOARD TO CATCH ON FIRE DESTROYING THE VEHICLE.

Sep 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Sep 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Sep 5, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DEFECT NOTICE--IGNITION SWITCH COULD SHORT-CIRCUIT AND COULD LEAD TO FIRE, AS WAS THE CASE OF THIS OWNER.

Sep 5, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DEFECT NOTICE--IGNITION SWITCH COULD SHORT-CIRCUIT AND COULD LEAD TO FIRE, AS WAS THE CASE OF THIS OWNER.

Aug 30, 1996 Electrical System

DEALERSHIP WILL NOT CALL CONSUMER TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL WORK. CONSUMER HAS BEEN CALLING FOR (1) MONTH. RECALL 96V071000. *AK *SLC

Aug 30, 1996 Electrical System

DEALERSHIP WILL NOT CALL CONSUMER TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL WORK. CONSUMER HAS BEEN CALLING FOR (1) MONTH. RECALL 96V071000. *AK *SLC

Aug 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE RESULTED IN FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Aug 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE RESULTED IN FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Aug 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO SCHOOL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, NOTICED SMOKE GETTING UP THE HILL, VEHICLE DIED, PUSHED VEHICLE OUT OF WAY, VEHICLE FRONT ENGULFED IN FLAMES, DRIVER STUCK IN SEAT BELT. *AK

Aug 23, 1996 Seat Belts Fire

DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO SCHOOL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, NOTICED SMOKE GETTING UP THE HILL, VEHICLE DIED, PUSHED VEHICLE OUT OF WAY, VEHICLE FRONT ENGULFED IN FLAMES, DRIVER STUCK IN SEAT BELT. *AK

Aug 23, 1996 Unknown Or Other Fire

DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO SCHOOL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, NOTICED SMOKE GETTING UP THE HILL, VEHICLE DIED, PUSHED VEHICLE OUT OF WAY, VEHICLE FRONT ENGULFED IN FLAMES, DRIVER STUCK IN SEAT BELT. *AK

Aug 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED , ALSO BURNED WIRES. *AK

Aug 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED , ALSO BURNED WIRES. *AK

Aug 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO SCHOOL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, NOTICED SMOKE GETTING UP THE HILL, VEHICLE DIED, PUSHED VEHICLE OUT OF WAY, VEHICLE FRONT ENGULFED IN FLAMES, DRIVER STUCK IN SEAT BELT. *AK

Aug 23, 1996 Seat Belts Fire

DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO SCHOOL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, NOTICED SMOKE GETTING UP THE HILL, VEHICLE DIED, PUSHED VEHICLE OUT OF WAY, VEHICLE FRONT ENGULFED IN FLAMES, DRIVER STUCK IN SEAT BELT. *AK

Aug 23, 1996 Unknown Or Other Fire

DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO SCHOOL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, NOTICED SMOKE GETTING UP THE HILL, VEHICLE DIED, PUSHED VEHICLE OUT OF WAY, VEHICLE FRONT ENGULFED IN FLAMES, DRIVER STUCK IN SEAT BELT. *AK

Aug 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED , ALSO BURNED WIRES. *AK

Aug 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED , ALSO BURNED WIRES. *AK

Aug 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

OWNER PICKED UP VEHICLE, DROVE TO WORK, PARKED VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT, LEFT VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE OFFICE BUILDING, CO-WORKER INFORMED OWNER THAT VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, CALLED FIRE DEPT WHO PUT FLAMES OUT. *AK FIRE DEPT STATED ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED, CONSUMER HAD JUST ...

Aug 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

OWNER PICKED UP VEHICLE, DROVE TO WORK, PARKED VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT, LEFT VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE OFFICE BUILDING, CO-WORKER INFORMED OWNER THAT VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, CALLED FIRE DEPT WHO PUT FLAMES OUT. *AK FIRE DEPT STATED ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED, CONSUMER HAD JUST ...

Aug 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

OWNER PICKED UP VEHICLE, DROVE TO WORK, PARKED VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT, LEFT VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE OFFICE BUILDING, CO-WORKER INFORMED OWNER THAT VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, CALLED FIRE DEPT WHO PUT FLAMES OUT. *AK FIRE DEPT STATED ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED, CONSUMER HAD JUST ...

Aug 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

OWNER PICKED UP VEHICLE, DROVE TO WORK, PARKED VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT, LEFT VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE OFFICE BUILDING, CO-WORKER INFORMED OWNER THAT VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, CALLED FIRE DEPT WHO PUT FLAMES OUT. *AK FIRE DEPT STATED ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED, CONSUMER HAD JUST ...

Aug 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR , CAUSING THE BATTERY CABLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Aug 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR , CAUSING THE BATTERY CABLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Aug 14, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING LIGHTS TO COME ON.

Aug 14, 1996 Wheels Crash

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STUDS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

Aug 14, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING LIGHTS TO COME ON.

Aug 14, 1996 Wheels Crash

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STUDS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

Jul 30, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE THROTTLE REMAINED OPEN AND THE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 30, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE THROTTLE REMAINED OPEN AND THE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN.THE FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. *AK

Jul 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN.THE FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. *AK

Jul 23, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. PULLED ON EMERGENCY BRAKE NO RESPONSE AND VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

Jul 23, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. PULLED ON EMERGENCY BRAKE NO RESPONSE AND VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

Jul 16, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH

Jul 16, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH

Jun 25, 1996 Wheels

WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY POLICE REPORT)*SD

Jun 25, 1996 Wheels

WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY POLICE REPORT)*SD

Jun 17, 1996 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEATBACK POPPED OUT OF POSTION AND FELL REARWARD. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED THE ODOR BURNING PLASTIC, SAW A SMALL REFLECTION OF A SMALL FLAME IN DASHBOARD, SUDDENLY WHOLE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE & FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS ENGULF IN FLAMES. *AK *JB

Jun 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED THE ODOR BURNING PLASTIC, SAW A SMALL REFLECTION OF A SMALL FLAME IN DASHBOARD, SUDDENLY WHOLE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE & FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS ENGULF IN FLAMES. *AK *JB

Jun 17, 1996 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEATBACK POPPED OUT OF POSTION AND FELL REARWARD. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED THE ODOR BURNING PLASTIC, SAW A SMALL REFLECTION OF A SMALL FLAME IN DASHBOARD, SUDDENLY WHOLE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE & FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS ENGULF IN FLAMES. *AK *JB

Jun 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED THE ODOR BURNING PLASTIC, SAW A SMALL REFLECTION OF A SMALL FLAME IN DASHBOARD, SUDDENLY WHOLE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE & FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS ENGULF IN FLAMES. *AK *JB

Jun 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, PUT OUT, RESTARTED UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK *JB

Jun 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, PUT OUT, RESTARTED UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK *JB

Jun 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, PUT OUT, RESTARTED UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK *JB

Jun 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, PUT OUT, RESTARTED UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK *JB

May 13, 1996 Power Train

ENGINE STILL RUNS WHEN KEY IS REMOVED DUE TO TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK FAILURE. *SD

May 13, 1996 Power Train

ENGINE STILL RUNS WHEN KEY IS REMOVED DUE TO TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK FAILURE. *SD

May 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 15 MILES FROM HOME, NOTICED SMOKE OR STEAM, WENT INTO RESTAURANT, LOOKED OUT OF WINDOW VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AQK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Steering Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Parking Brake Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Power Train Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Suspension Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, NEAR THE ALTERATOR NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 15 MILES FROM HOME, NOTICED SMOKE OR STEAM, WENT INTO RESTAURANT, LOOKED OUT OF WINDOW VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AQK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, NEAR THE ALTERATOR NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 15 MILES FROM HOME, NOTICED SMOKE OR STEAM, WENT INTO RESTAURANT, LOOKED OUT OF WINDOW VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AQK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Steering Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Parking Brake Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Power Train Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Suspension Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, PARKING BRAKE CABLE RECONNECTED, A UNE WAS PERFORMED, WATER PUMP REPLACED, REPLACED BRAKE PADS,DISC PAD SHIMS AND ROTORS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW TRANSMISSION GASKET, COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSTALLE...

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, NEAR THE ALTERATOR NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 15 MILES FROM HOME, NOTICED SMOKE OR STEAM, WENT INTO RESTAURANT, LOOKED OUT OF WINDOW VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AQK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, NEAR THE ALTERATOR NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE WIRES IN THE ENGINE TO BURN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

TURNED OFF IGNITION, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, TURNED AROUND, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM DASHBOARD AREA; WITHIN 4 MINUTES, VEHICLE COMPLETELY TOTALED. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE WIRES IN THE ENGINE TO BURN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

TURNED OFF IGNITION, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, TURNED AROUND, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM DASHBOARD AREA; WITHIN 4 MINUTES, VEHICLE COMPLETELY TOTALED. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Steering Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Steering Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSUED BY THE IGNITION SWITCH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Steering Fire

SMOKE POURING OUT OF VEHICLE. STEERING COLUMN,FLOOR AND DASH BOARD ENGULFED IN FLAMES. VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. *DSH

Apr 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSUED BY THE IGNITION SWITCH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Steering Fire

SMOKE POURING OUT OF VEHICLE. STEERING COLUMN,FLOOR AND DASH BOARD ENGULFED IN FLAMES. VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. *DSH

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE IGNITION CAUGHT FIRE . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE BURNED DOWN CAUSED BY THE IGNITION SWITCH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE IGNITION CAUGHT FIRE . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE BURNED DOWN CAUSED BY THE IGNITION SWITCH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION FIRE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION FIRE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION FIRE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION FIRE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WAS AN ENGINE COMPARMENT FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WAS AN ENGINE COMPARMENT FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WAS AN ENGINE COMPARMENT FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WAS AN ENGINE COMPARMENT FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Electrical System

PURCHASED CAR NEW AND ON TWO OCCASIONS FIRES BROKE OUT, ONE CAME FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE ALTERNATOR, CONSUMER SOLD THE CAR, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Electrical System

PURCHASED CAR NEW AND ON TWO OCCASIONS FIRES BROKE OUT, ONE CAME FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE ALTERNATOR, CONSUMER SOLD THE CAR, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS LEFT. FEW HOURS LATER IT WAS DISCOVERED GOING UP IN FLAMES. SOURCE OF FIRE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS LEFT. FEW HOURS LATER IT WAS DISCOVERED GOING UP IN FLAMES. SOURCE OF FIRE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS LEFT. FEW MINUTES LATER IT WAS DISCOVERED GOING UP IN FLAMES. SOURCE OF FIRE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS LEFT. FEW HOURS LATER IT WAS DISCOVERED GOING UP IN FLAMES. SOURCE OF FIRE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS LEFT. FEW HOURS LATER IT WAS DISCOVERED GOING UP IN FLAMES. SOURCE OF FIRE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS LEFT. FEW MINUTES LATER IT WAS DISCOVERED GOING UP IN FLAMES. SOURCE OF FIRE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. STATE TROOPER SUSPECTED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AS CULPRIT. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. STATE TROOPER SUSPECTED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AS CULPRIT. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SAET BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SAET BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SAET BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SAET BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 18, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BODY CORRODED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HESITATE. *SD

Feb 18, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BODY CORRODED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HESITATE. *SD

Feb 12, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

EXPERIENCED FIRE UNDER HOOD. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. TT

Feb 12, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

EXPERIENCED FIRE UNDER HOOD. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WHOLE FRONT OF THE CAR WENT UP IN FLAMES. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Electrical System

SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN IGNITION SWITCH AREA. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WHOLE FRONT OF THE CAR WENT UP IN FLAMES. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Electrical System

SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN IGNITION SWITCH AREA. TT

Feb 3, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE AT A WELD SITE. *SD

Feb 3, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE AT A WELD SITE. *SD

Jan 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Seat Belts

DURING NORMAL STOPPING CONDITIONS SEAT BELT ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR BROKE. OWNER HAS DEFECTIVE COMPONENT. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Seat Belts

DURING NORMAL STOPPING CONDITIONS SEAT BELT ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR BROKE. OWNER HAS DEFECTIVE COMPONENT. TT

Jan 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK RUSTED OUT DUE TO CHEAP STEEL USED IN DESIGN RATHER THAN STAINLESS STEEL. *AK

Jan 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK RUSTED OUT DUE TO CHEAP STEEL USED IN DESIGN RATHER THAN STAINLESS STEEL. *AK

Dec 26, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS ROTTED OUT AND CAUSED THE GAS TO LEAK AND CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS ROTTED OUT AND CAUSED THE GAS TO LEAK AND CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 8, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED 2 TIMES. *SD

Nov 8, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED 2 TIMES. *SD

Oct 24, 1995 Electrical System Fire

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDERDASH ON DRIVERS SIDE. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Electrical System Fire

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDERDASH ON DRIVERS SIDE. TT

Oct 19, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED MANY PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. TT

Oct 19, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED MANY PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVE A RECALL FOR THE HEAD GASKET HAD DEALER FIX CAR CONSUMER BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WITH CAR CAN'T FIND THE RECALL FOR THIS CAR . TT

Oct 18, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVE A RECALL FOR THE HEAD GASKET HAD DEALER FIX CAR CONSUMER BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WITH CAR CAN'T FIND THE RECALL FOR THIS CAR . TT

Oct 3, 1995 Exterior Lighting

WATER THAT BUILDS IN THE LIGHT HOUSING WHEN HITTING A BUMP WATER BLOWS OUT THE BULB AND HAVE TO REPLACE . TT

Oct 3, 1995 Exterior Lighting

WATER THAT BUILDS IN THE LIGHT HOUSING WHEN HITTING A BUMP WATER BLOWS OUT THE BULB AND HAVE TO REPLACE . TT

Sep 26, 1995 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SIDE IMPACT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT FELL BACKWARDS AND THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CAME APART . TT

Sep 26, 1995 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SIDE IMPACT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT FELL BACKWARDS AND THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CAME APART . TT

Aug 10, 1995 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLES ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Aug 10, 1995 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLES ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Aug 4, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING LOCAL ROAD WHEN SUDDENLY GAS PEDAL STUCK; VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD WITH BRAKES APPLIED; HIT PARKED JEEP. TT

Aug 4, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING LOCAL ROAD WHEN SUDDENLY GAS PEDAL STUCK; VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD WITH BRAKES APPLIED; HIT PARKED JEEP. TT

Jul 30, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT LOCK IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, PREVENTING DRIVER FROM BEING HELD SECURELY. *SKD

Jul 30, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT LOCK IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, PREVENTING DRIVER FROM BEING HELD SECURELY. *SKD

Jul 17, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WHEN TRANSMISSION WAS ON DRIVE IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED ENGINE BELTS. *AK

Jul 17, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WHEN TRANSMISSION WAS ON DRIVE IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED ENGINE BELTS. *AK

Jul 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BRAKES STARTED DRAGGING, THEN NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, REPLACED BRAKE ASSEMBLY. *AK

Jul 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BRAKES STARTED DRAGGING, THEN NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, REPLACED BRAKE ASSEMBLY. *AK

Jun 17, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIMING BELT CUT OFF ENGINE. NEED TO REPLACE. TT

Jun 17, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIMING BELT CUT OFF ENGINE. NEED TO REPLACE. TT

May 30, 1995 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES, NOT SURE WHERE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IT STARTED. TT

May 30, 1995 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES, NOT SURE WHERE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IT STARTED. TT

May 22, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATES IN PASSING GEAR. TT

May 22, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATES IN PASSING GEAR. TT

May 20, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED/REPLACED THREE TIMES. *SKD

May 20, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED/REPLACED THREE TIMES. *SKD

May 10, 1995 Electrical System

PURCHASE CAR USED 4/95 THE CAR IS LOSING POWER TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE PROBLEM. TT

May 10, 1995 Electrical System

PURCHASE CAR USED 4/95 THE CAR IS LOSING POWER TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE PROBLEM. TT

May 9, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE, HAD TO BE CUT OUT. TT

May 9, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE, HAD TO BE CUT OUT. TT

Apr 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED NEAR OXYGEN SENSOR, CAUSING NOISE/EXHAUST LEAK. *SKD

Apr 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED NEAR OXYGEN SENSOR, CAUSING NOISE/EXHAUST LEAK. *SKD

Mar 8, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN STEERING COLUMN, SMOKE CAME OUT AND COULD HAVE CAUSED FIRE. TT

Mar 8, 1995 Exterior Lighting

REPLACED BURNED OUT HEADLIGHT SWITCH. *AK

Mar 8, 1995 Exterior Lighting

INSTALLED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR.

Mar 8, 1995 Suspension

FRONT STRUTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS KEEP BREAKING. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Mar 8, 1995 Suspension

FRONT STRUTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS KEEP BREAKING. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Mar 8, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN STEERING COLUMN, SMOKE CAME OUT AND COULD HAVE CAUSED FIRE. TT

Mar 8, 1995 Exterior Lighting

REPLACED BURNED OUT HEADLIGHT SWITCH. *AK

Mar 8, 1995 Exterior Lighting

INSTALLED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR.

Mar 8, 1995 Suspension

FRONT STRUTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS KEEP BREAKING. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Mar 8, 1995 Suspension

FRONT STRUTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS KEEP BREAKING. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

NOTICE BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DUE TO FIRE UNDER THE MANIFOLD. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

NOTICE BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DUE TO FIRE UNDER THE MANIFOLD. TT

Feb 14, 1995 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETAIN CAR SEAT IN EVENT OF SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. FITS LOOSE, TOO MUCH SLACK. TT

Feb 14, 1995 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETAIN CAR SEAT IN EVENT OF SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. FITS LOOSE, TOO MUCH SLACK. TT

Feb 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, ALSO PROBLEM WITH OXYGEN SENSOR. *AK

Feb 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, ALSO PROBLEM WITH OXYGEN SENSOR. *AK

Jan 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 45 MPH, MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW DOWN AND SUDDENLY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. TT

Jan 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 45 MPH, MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW DOWN AND SUDDENLY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. TT

Jan 24, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD FLEW UP WHEN GOING OVER DIP IN ROAD.

Jan 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND STUCK.

Jan 24, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD FLEW UP WHEN GOING OVER DIP IN ROAD.

Jan 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND STUCK.

Jan 18, 1995 Steering

HORN IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO BRUSHES IN THE COLUMN OF STEERING WHEEL. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Steering

HORN IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO BRUSHES IN THE COLUMN OF STEERING WHEEL. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Steering

HORN IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO BRUSHES IN THE COLUMN OF STEERING WHEEL. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Steering

HORN IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO BRUSHES IN THE COLUMN OF STEERING WHEEL. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, WHITE SMOKE APPEARED. 5 MINTUES AFTER PARKING, ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, WHITE SMOKE APPEARED. 5 MINTUES AFTER PARKING, ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT