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Aug 21, 2010 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY AT THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MILES PER HOUR, I ENDED UP IN A SKID ON DRY PAVEMENT. I DON'T REMEMBER HOW I GOT INTO THE SKID DUE TO HEAD INJURIES RECEIVED IN THE RESULTING ACCIDENT. THE CAR SKIDDED SIDEWAYS FOR QUITE A WAYS AND DID NOT RESPOND NORMALLY TO ATTEMPTS TO STEER IT...

Aug 21, 2010 Structure Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY AT THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MILES PER HOUR, I ENDED UP IN A SKID ON DRY PAVEMENT. I DON'T REMEMBER HOW I GOT INTO THE SKID DUE TO HEAD INJURIES RECEIVED IN THE RESULTING ACCIDENT. THE CAR SKIDDED SIDEWAYS FOR QUITE A WAYS AND DID NOT RESPOND NORMALLY TO ATTEMPTS TO STEER IT...

Aug 21, 2010 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY AT THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MILES PER HOUR, I ENDED UP IN A SKID ON DRY PAVEMENT. I DON'T REMEMBER HOW I GOT INTO THE SKID DUE TO HEAD INJURIES RECEIVED IN THE RESULTING ACCIDENT. THE CAR SKIDDED SIDEWAYS FOR QUITE A WAYS AND DID NOT RESPOND NORMALLY TO ATTEMPTS TO STEER IT...

Aug 21, 2010 Structure Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY AT THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MILES PER HOUR, I ENDED UP IN A SKID ON DRY PAVEMENT. I DON'T REMEMBER HOW I GOT INTO THE SKID DUE TO HEAD INJURIES RECEIVED IN THE RESULTING ACCIDENT. THE CAR SKIDDED SIDEWAYS FOR QUITE A WAYS AND DID NOT RESPOND NORMALLY TO ATTEMPTS TO STEER IT...

Feb 23, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

1990 FORD ESCORT WITH 1.9 L ENGINE, THROTTLE-BODY FUEL INJ, AND MAN 5-SPEED TRANSM. APPROX 8 HWY MILES FROM HOME, PASSING THRU SMALL TOWN WITH 25-MPH LIMIT, SIGNAL LIGHT, AND RR CROSSING, THE FORD'S ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED TO INCREDIBLY HIGH RPM'S. FRIGHTENED, I IMMEDIATELY PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH. NO F...

Feb 23, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

1990 FORD ESCORT WITH 1.9 L ENGINE, THROTTLE-BODY FUEL INJ, AND MAN 5-SPEED TRANSM. APPROX 8 HWY MILES FROM HOME, PASSING THRU SMALL TOWN WITH 25-MPH LIMIT, SIGNAL LIGHT, AND RR CROSSING, THE FORD'S ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED TO INCREDIBLY HIGH RPM'S. FRIGHTENED, I IMMEDIATELY PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH. NO F...

Feb 19, 2007 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT GAS PUMP ISLAND, IGNITION OFF. ENGINE COMPARTMENT ERRUPTED INTO FLAMES. ALL COMPONENTS CONTAINED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARMENT OTHER THAN METAL COMPONENTS COMPLETELY MELTED OR BURNED. VEHICLE WAS MANUALLY PUSHED AWAY FROM GAS PUMP ISLAND WHILE ABLAZE, THEN EXTINGUISHED BY ...

Feb 19, 2007 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT GAS PUMP ISLAND, IGNITION OFF. ENGINE COMPARTMENT ERRUPTED INTO FLAMES. ALL COMPONENTS CONTAINED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARMENT OTHER THAN METAL COMPONENTS COMPLETELY MELTED OR BURNED. VEHICLE WAS MANUALLY PUSHED AWAY FROM GAS PUMP ISLAND WHILE ABLAZE, THEN EXTINGUISHED BY ...

Sep 3, 2003 Electrical System 39,786 mi

THE CAR STARTS FINE WHEN COLD. AFTER DRIVING TO TOWN SOMETIMES WON'T START RIGHT OFF,SOMETIMES IT DOES. MOSTOF THE TIME I HAVE TO TRY AND TRY.SOME TIMES WHEN IT DOES START IT REVS UP THEN DIES. THEN TRY TO START AGAIN, SOMETIME THE SAME THING SOMETIME WILL START. WHEN STARTED IT RUNS JUST FINE. *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Electrical System 39,786 mi

THE CAR STARTS FINE WHEN COLD. AFTER DRIVING TO TOWN SOMETIMES WON'T START RIGHT OFF,SOMETIMES IT DOES. MOSTOF THE TIME I HAVE TO TRY AND TRY.SOME TIMES WHEN IT DOES START IT REVS UP THEN DIES. THEN TRY TO START AGAIN, SOMETIME THE SAME THING SOMETIME WILL START. WHEN STARTED IT RUNS JUST FINE. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK

Jul 2, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK

Aug 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 25MPH ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE SHUT OFF. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 25MPH ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE SHUT OFF. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

REAR DOORS HAVE BEEN INOPERABLE FOR MORE THAN A YEAR. RECENTLY, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN CONSUMER BEING UNABLE TO GET THE DOORS OPEN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

REAR DOORS HAVE BEEN INOPERABLE FOR MORE THAN A YEAR. RECENTLY, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN CONSUMER BEING UNABLE TO GET THE DOORS OPEN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND WITHOUT DRIVER DEPRESSING ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAUSED UNWANTED AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND WITHOUT DRIVER DEPRESSING ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAUSED UNWANTED AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 27, 2001 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT WILL STICK IN ONE POSITION IN THE TRACK, FAILING TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN DRIVER OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMIND VEHICLE, AND WILL REPAIR PROBLEM AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

Jun 27, 2001 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT WILL STICK IN ONE POSITION IN THE TRACK, FAILING TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN DRIVER OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMIND VEHICLE, AND WILL REPAIR PROBLEM AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

Jun 25, 2001 Tires

VEHICLE WAS INSIDE OF A WORK SHOP, AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A DENT INSIDE OF TIRE. HE COULD PUT A PRINT DEPRESSION SIZE OF A DIMPLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 25, 2001 Tires

VEHICLE WAS INSIDE OF A WORK SHOP, AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A DENT INSIDE OF TIRE. HE COULD PUT A PRINT DEPRESSION SIZE OF A DIMPLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Electrical System Fire

THIS WAS AN ORIGINAL PART THAT FAILED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT BURNED THE PART ITSELF UP, THE WIRING, AND STUFF UNDER THE DASH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL AS THIS PART IS LOCATED INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PART. I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN WITH ME AT WORK. I WILL GET IT ...

Feb 7, 2001 Electrical System Fire

THIS WAS AN ORIGINAL PART THAT FAILED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT BURNED THE PART ITSELF UP, THE WIRING, AND STUFF UNDER THE DASH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL AS THIS PART IS LOCATED INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PART. I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN WITH ME AT WORK. I WILL GET IT ...

Jan 30, 2001 Electrical System

MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON FREEWAY, CAR LOST POWER, IT DIDN'T STALL IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE I HAD BRAKES FOR AWHILE TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND STOP. THERE WAS NO WARNING, THE DRIVE-TRAIN JUST LOST POWER. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT FUEL WAS BEING INJECTED. I COULD TURN THE KEY, IT WOULD FIRE AND DIE. H...

Jan 30, 2001 Electrical System

MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON FREEWAY, CAR LOST POWER, IT DIDN'T STALL IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE I HAD BRAKES FOR AWHILE TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND STOP. THERE WAS NO WARNING, THE DRIVE-TRAIN JUST LOST POWER. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT FUEL WAS BEING INJECTED. I COULD TURN THE KEY, IT WOULD FIRE AND DIE. H...

Nov 7, 2000 Electrical System

I HAVE GONE THROUGH 14 ALTERNATORS AND 6 BATTRIES SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IN THE FALL OF 1990! RUSTY ECK SEARCHED FOR THE PROBLEM BUT COULD NEVER FIND IT1 EVEN SUGGESTED TAKING IT TO "ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY SHOPS" THEY TOO CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM! IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT THE PR...

Nov 7, 2000 Electrical System

I HAVE GONE THROUGH 14 ALTERNATORS AND 6 BATTRIES SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IN THE FALL OF 1990! RUSTY ECK SEARCHED FOR THE PROBLEM BUT COULD NEVER FIND IT1 EVEN SUGGESTED TAKING IT TO "ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY SHOPS" THEY TOO CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM! IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT THE PR...

Nov 7, 2000 Electrical System

I HAVE GONE THROUGH 14 ALTERNATORS AND 6 BATTRIES SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IN THE FALL OF 1990! RUSTY ECK SEARCHED FOR THE PROBLEM BUT COULD NEVER FIND IT1 EVEN SUGGESTED TAKING IT TO "ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY SHOPS" THEY TOO CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM! IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT THE PR...

Nov 7, 2000 Electrical System

I HAVE GONE THROUGH 14 ALTERNATORS AND 6 BATTRIES SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IN THE FALL OF 1990! RUSTY ECK SEARCHED FOR THE PROBLEM BUT COULD NEVER FIND IT1 EVEN SUGGESTED TAKING IT TO "ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY SHOPS" THEY TOO CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM! IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT THE PR...

Sep 4, 2000 Electrical System

AFTER I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCORT, THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE WINDSHIELD MADE NOISE AS I WOULD DRIVE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS POPPING OUT OF THE CAR,AND THEN THE WINDSHEILD CRACKS AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE CAR . I CALLED FORD TO BE TOLD THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEXT MY IGNITION STARTS MALFUNCT...

Sep 4, 2000 Visibility

AFTER I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCORT, THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE WINDSHIELD MADE NOISE AS I WOULD DRIVE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS POPPING OUT OF THE CAR,AND THEN THE WINDSHEILD CRACKS AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE CAR . I CALLED FORD TO BE TOLD THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEXT MY IGNITION STARTS MALFUNCT...

Sep 4, 2000 Seats

AFTER I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCORT, THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE WINDSHIELD MADE NOISE AS I WOULD DRIVE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS POPPING OUT OF THE CAR,AND THEN THE WINDSHEILD CRACKS AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE CAR . I CALLED FORD TO BE TOLD THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEXT MY IGNITION STARTS MALFUNCT...

Sep 4, 2000 Electrical System

AFTER I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCORT, THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE WINDSHIELD MADE NOISE AS I WOULD DRIVE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS POPPING OUT OF THE CAR,AND THEN THE WINDSHEILD CRACKS AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE CAR . I CALLED FORD TO BE TOLD THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEXT MY IGNITION STARTS MALFUNCT...

Sep 4, 2000 Seats

AFTER I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCORT, THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE WINDSHIELD MADE NOISE AS I WOULD DRIVE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS POPPING OUT OF THE CAR,AND THEN THE WINDSHEILD CRACKS AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE CAR . I CALLED FORD TO BE TOLD THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEXT MY IGNITION STARTS MALFUNCT...

Sep 4, 2000 Visibility

AFTER I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCORT, THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE WINDSHIELD MADE NOISE AS I WOULD DRIVE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS POPPING OUT OF THE CAR,AND THEN THE WINDSHEILD CRACKS AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE CAR . I CALLED FORD TO BE TOLD THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEXT MY IGNITION STARTS MALFUNCT...

Sep 4, 2000 Electrical System

AFTER I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCORT, THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE WINDSHIELD MADE NOISE AS I WOULD DRIVE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS POPPING OUT OF THE CAR,AND THEN THE WINDSHEILD CRACKS AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE CAR . I CALLED FORD TO BE TOLD THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEXT MY IGNITION STARTS MALFUNCT...

Sep 4, 2000 Visibility

AFTER I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCORT, THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE WINDSHIELD MADE NOISE AS I WOULD DRIVE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS POPPING OUT OF THE CAR,AND THEN THE WINDSHEILD CRACKS AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE CAR . I CALLED FORD TO BE TOLD THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEXT MY IGNITION STARTS MALFUNCT...

Sep 4, 2000 Seats

AFTER I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCORT, THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE WINDSHIELD MADE NOISE AS I WOULD DRIVE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS POPPING OUT OF THE CAR,AND THEN THE WINDSHEILD CRACKS AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE CAR . I CALLED FORD TO BE TOLD THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEXT MY IGNITION STARTS MALFUNCT...

Sep 4, 2000 Electrical System

AFTER I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCORT, THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE WINDSHIELD MADE NOISE AS I WOULD DRIVE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS POPPING OUT OF THE CAR,AND THEN THE WINDSHEILD CRACKS AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE CAR . I CALLED FORD TO BE TOLD THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEXT MY IGNITION STARTS MALFUNCT...

Sep 4, 2000 Seats

AFTER I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCORT, THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE WINDSHIELD MADE NOISE AS I WOULD DRIVE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS POPPING OUT OF THE CAR,AND THEN THE WINDSHEILD CRACKS AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE CAR . I CALLED FORD TO BE TOLD THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEXT MY IGNITION STARTS MALFUNCT...

Sep 4, 2000 Visibility

AFTER I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCORT, THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE WINDSHIELD MADE NOISE AS I WOULD DRIVE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS POPPING OUT OF THE CAR,AND THEN THE WINDSHEILD CRACKS AT THE TOP SEAM OF THE CAR . I CALLED FORD TO BE TOLD THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEXT MY IGNITION STARTS MALFUNCT...

Sep 3, 2000 Electrical System

SINCE THE IGNITION SWITCHED HAS BEEN REPLACED VEHICLE STILL STALLED OUT.NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED LOOPS OR IDLES ERRATICALLY.TRANSMISSION ALSO SHIFTS SLOPPY HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO TRANSMISSION PLACES AND FOUND NOTHING.ALSO COSMETIC LIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE VISOR STAYS LIT WHEN FLAP IS ...

Sep 3, 2000 Power Train

SINCE THE IGNITION SWITCHED HAS BEEN REPLACED VEHICLE STILL STALLED OUT.NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED LOOPS OR IDLES ERRATICALLY.TRANSMISSION ALSO SHIFTS SLOPPY HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO TRANSMISSION PLACES AND FOUND NOTHING.ALSO COSMETIC LIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE VISOR STAYS LIT WHEN FLAP IS ...

Sep 3, 2000 Electrical System

SINCE THE IGNITION SWITCHED HAS BEEN REPLACED VEHICLE STILL STALLED OUT.NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED LOOPS OR IDLES ERRATICALLY.TRANSMISSION ALSO SHIFTS SLOPPY HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO TRANSMISSION PLACES AND FOUND NOTHING.ALSO COSMETIC LIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE VISOR STAYS LIT WHEN FLAP IS ...

Sep 3, 2000 Power Train

SINCE THE IGNITION SWITCHED HAS BEEN REPLACED VEHICLE STILL STALLED OUT.NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED LOOPS OR IDLES ERRATICALLY.TRANSMISSION ALSO SHIFTS SLOPPY HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO TRANSMISSION PLACES AND FOUND NOTHING.ALSO COSMETIC LIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE VISOR STAYS LIT WHEN FLAP IS ...

Sep 3, 2000 Electrical System

SINCE THE IGNITION SWITCHED HAS BEEN REPLACED VEHICLE STILL STALLED OUT.NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED LOOPS OR IDLES ERRATICALLY.TRANSMISSION ALSO SHIFTS SLOPPY HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO TRANSMISSION PLACES AND FOUND NOTHING.ALSO COSMETIC LIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE VISOR STAYS LIT WHEN FLAP IS ...

Sep 3, 2000 Power Train

SINCE THE IGNITION SWITCHED HAS BEEN REPLACED VEHICLE STILL STALLED OUT.NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED LOOPS OR IDLES ERRATICALLY.TRANSMISSION ALSO SHIFTS SLOPPY HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO TRANSMISSION PLACES AND FOUND NOTHING.ALSO COSMETIC LIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE VISOR STAYS LIT WHEN FLAP IS ...

Sep 3, 2000 Electrical System

SINCE THE IGNITION SWITCHED HAS BEEN REPLACED VEHICLE STILL STALLED OUT.NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED LOOPS OR IDLES ERRATICALLY.TRANSMISSION ALSO SHIFTS SLOPPY HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO TRANSMISSION PLACES AND FOUND NOTHING.ALSO COSMETIC LIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE VISOR STAYS LIT WHEN FLAP IS ...

Sep 3, 2000 Power Train

SINCE THE IGNITION SWITCHED HAS BEEN REPLACED VEHICLE STILL STALLED OUT.NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED LOOPS OR IDLES ERRATICALLY.TRANSMISSION ALSO SHIFTS SLOPPY HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO TRANSMISSION PLACES AND FOUND NOTHING.ALSO COSMETIC LIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE VISOR STAYS LIT WHEN FLAP IS ...

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

MODEL CONTINENTAL LTE 3000 TIRE P17570R14 ; TREAD SHREADED OFF A TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, CAUSING DAMAGE TO WHEELWELL/TORE OFF MUD SLAP, AND TURN LIGHT HOUSING.TIRE ONLY HAD 28,000 MILES, AND STAYED INFLATED. *AK DOT# ACFP3CC447. *SLC

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

MODEL CONTINENTAL LTE 3000 TIRE P17570R14 ; TREAD SHREADED OFF A TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, CAUSING DAMAGE TO WHEELWELL/TORE OFF MUD SLAP, AND TURN LIGHT HOUSING.TIRE ONLY HAD 28,000 MILES, AND STAYED INFLATED. *AK DOT# ACFP3CC447. *SLC

May 19, 2000 Structure Fire

A PLASTIC PIECE OF DEFLECTOR UNDER FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING TIRES TO OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK PLASTIC DEFLECTOR ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY EITHER CRACKED OR LOOSENED, RUBBED AGAINST BRAKE ROTOR AND C...

May 19, 2000 Structure Fire

A PLASTIC PIECE OF DEFLECTOR UNDER FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING TIRES TO OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK PLASTIC DEFLECTOR ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY EITHER CRACKED OR LOOSENED, RUBBED AGAINST BRAKE ROTOR AND C...

Nov 3, 1999 Power Train

MY TRANSMISSION NOW IN ANY GEAR SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE AND RATTLES? I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS AND GETS ON MY NERVES!

Nov 3, 1999 Power Train

MY TRANSMISSION NOW IN ANY GEAR SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE AND RATTLES? I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS AND GETS ON MY NERVES!

Oct 26, 1999 Electrical System Fire

HAD JUST PARKED VEHICLE IN GARAGE & LEFT. HALF HOUR LATER SMELLED SMOKE & CHECKED OUT WINDOW. NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE GARAGE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. ONLY INDICATION OF ORIGIN WAS ELECTRICAL WIRES COULD HAVE CAUSED FIRE. VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY TOTALED. ...

Oct 26, 1999 Electrical System Fire

HAD JUST PARKED VEHICLE IN GARAGE & LEFT. HALF HOUR LATER SMELLED SMOKE & CHECKED OUT WINDOW. NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE GARAGE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. ONLY INDICATION OF ORIGIN WAS ELECTRICAL WIRES COULD HAVE CAUSED FIRE. VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY TOTALED. ...

May 10, 1999 Electrical System Fire

ABOUT ONE HOUR AFTER ARRIVING HOME FROM WORK SOMEONE KNOCKED ON MY DOOR TO NOTIFY ME THAT THE 1990 FORD ESCORT THAT I HAD PURCHASED USED ON MARCH 31,1999 WAS SMOKING. I CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, BY THIS TIME FLAMES WERE SHOOTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE HORN WAS BLARING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUSHE...

May 10, 1999 Electrical System Fire

ABOUT ONE HOUR AFTER ARRIVING HOME FROM WORK SOMEONE KNOCKED ON MY DOOR TO NOTIFY ME THAT THE 1990 FORD ESCORT THAT I HAD PURCHASED USED ON MARCH 31,1999 WAS SMOKING. I CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, BY THIS TIME FLAMES WERE SHOOTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE HORN WAS BLARING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUSHE...

Apr 8, 1999 Equipment

VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL STATES 8.3 QUARTS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID IS TO BE USED WHEN REFILLING, CONSUMER ACTED ACCORDINGLY RESULTING IN DAMAGE/FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION TO THE POINT OF BEING UNUSEABLE. MANUAL INFORMATION IS INCORRECT, THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FLUID IS 4.5 QUARTS.

Apr 8, 1999 Equipment

VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL STATES 8.3 QUARTS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID IS TO BE USED WHEN REFILLING, CONSUMER ACTED ACCORDINGLY RESULTING IN DAMAGE/FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION TO THE POINT OF BEING UNUSEABLE. MANUAL INFORMATION IS INCORRECT, THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FLUID IS 4.5 QUARTS.

Jan 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

KNOWN FAILURE OF VANE AIR FLOW METER CAUSE BUCKING OF CAR AT HIGHWAY AND STREET SPEEDS.SEE FORD TSB 94-23-8. CAR LOCKS FRONT WHEELS ON SNOWY CONDITIONS WHEN ENGINE BUCKS. THE TSB CALLS FOR KIT FOPZ-9K672-A AND VFMETER E9FZ-12B529-A. KIT DESIGNED IN 1994 WHILE MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. NO NO...

Jan 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

KNOWN FAILURE OF VANE AIR FLOW METER CAUSE BUCKING OF CAR AT HIGHWAY AND STREET SPEEDS.SEE FORD TSB 94-23-8. CAR LOCKS FRONT WHEELS ON SNOWY CONDITIONS WHEN ENGINE BUCKS. THE TSB CALLS FOR KIT FOPZ-9K672-A AND VFMETER E9FZ-12B529-A. KIT DESIGNED IN 1994 WHILE MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. NO NO...

Jan 22, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S DOOR SHAKES OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE TURNING A CORNER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S DOOR SHAKES OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE TURNING A CORNER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Seat Belts

IN COLD WEATHER (LESS THAN 15 F), THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT MOTOR FAILED ON MUTILPLE OCCASIONS TO EITHER RETRACT OR ADVANCE THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT. THE SHOULDER BELT MOTOR EVENTUALLY BROKE ENTIRELY (MILEAGE AROUND 60,000 AT THE TIME). THIS DEFECT FIRST SHOWED UP WHEN I MOVED TO A C...

Jan 5, 1999 Seat Belts

IN COLD WEATHER (LESS THAN 15 F), THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT MOTOR FAILED ON MUTILPLE OCCASIONS TO EITHER RETRACT OR ADVANCE THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT. THE SHOULDER BELT MOTOR EVENTUALLY BROKE ENTIRELY (MILEAGE AROUND 60,000 AT THE TIME). THIS DEFECT FIRST SHOWED UP WHEN I MOVED TO A C...

Dec 2, 1998 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN DRIVER TURNS VEHICLE OFF, THE VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO RUN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN DRIVER TURNS VEHICLE OFF, THE VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO RUN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

May 6, 1998 Electrical System Fire

THERE WAS A RECALL LISTED ON THIS MAKE AND YEAR, BUT THE OWNER NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE. ON APR.9,1998, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTAL LOSS. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY WILL NOT GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH THE OWNER. WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN ENGINEER CALL AN...

May 6, 1998 Electrical System Fire

THERE WAS A RECALL LISTED ON THIS MAKE AND YEAR, BUT THE OWNER NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE. ON APR.9,1998, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTAL LOSS. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY WILL NOT GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH THE OWNER. WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN ENGINEER CALL AN...

Apr 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Apr 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Apr 2, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Apr 2, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jan 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOG TEST WAS ABORTED DUE TO HIGH RMPS.

Jan 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOG TEST WAS ABORTED DUE TO HIGH RMPS.

Nov 10, 1997 Electrical System

TURN IGNITION ON, HEARD CRACKLING SOUND, THEN NOISE WENT TO A POPLIN SOUND, SMOKE CAME FROM HOOD AND VENT INSIDE, FLAMES NOW EVITABLE, RESULTING IN TOTALLED.

Nov 10, 1997 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL. (96V-071)

Nov 10, 1997 Electrical System

TURN IGNITION ON, HEARD CRACKLING SOUND, THEN NOISE WENT TO A POPLIN SOUND, SMOKE CAME FROM HOOD AND VENT INSIDE, FLAMES NOW EVITABLE, RESULTING IN TOTALLED.

Nov 10, 1997 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL. (96V-071)

Oct 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN ON INTERSTATE OWNER WENT TO A REST STOP. WHEN OWNER RETURNED VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE CAME FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT.CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN ON INTERSTATE OWNER WENT TO A REST STOP. WHEN OWNER RETURNED VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE CAME FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT.CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Sep 4, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR FAILED FOUR TIMES, TWICE SETTING VEHICLE ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 4, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR FAILED FOUR TIMES, TWICE SETTING VEHICLE ON FIRE. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED THE THE FIRE STARTED IN THE IGNITION. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY LOST. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED THE THE FIRE STARTED IN THE IGNITION. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY LOST. *AK

Jun 20, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FLAMES STARTED SHOOTING UP FROM UNDER THE CAR. FLAMES CAME FROM FUEL LINE LEAK. *AK

Jun 20, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FLAMES STARTED SHOOTING UP FROM UNDER THE CAR. FLAMES CAME FROM FUEL LINE LEAK. *AK

Jun 10, 1997 Seats

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT JUST BROKE OFF THE BRACKETS WITHOUT AN OCCUPANT. *AK

Jun 10, 1997 Seats

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT JUST BROKE OFF THE BRACKETS WITHOUT AN OCCUPANT. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHE HAD AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT TREE, OWNER NOTES THAT THE REAR SFETY BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CAME LOOSE AND SON WA STHROEN OUT OF HIS SEAT BEFORE VEHICLE HIT TREE. ALSO, SEAT BACK COLLAPSED AND HATCHBACK CAME OPEN. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHE HAD AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT TREE, OWNER NOTES THAT THE REAR SFETY BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CAME LOOSE AND SON WA STHROEN OUT OF HIS SEAT BEFORE VEHICLE HIT TREE. ALSO, SEAT BACK COLLAPSED AND HATCHBACK CAME OPEN. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Seats Crash

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHE HAD AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT TREE, OWNER NOTES THAT THE REAR SFETY BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CAME LOOSE AND SON WA STHROEN OUT OF HIS SEAT BEFORE VEHICLE HIT TREE. ALSO, SEAT BACK COLLAPSED AND HATCHBACK CAME OPEN. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHE HAD AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT TREE, OWNER NOTES THAT THE REAR SFETY BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CAME LOOSE AND SON WA STHROEN OUT OF HIS SEAT BEFORE VEHICLE HIT TREE. ALSO, SEAT BACK COLLAPSED AND HATCHBACK CAME OPEN. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHE HAD AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT TREE, OWNER NOTES THAT THE REAR SFETY BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CAME LOOSE AND SON WA STHROEN OUT OF HIS SEAT BEFORE VEHICLE HIT TREE. ALSO, SEAT BACK COLLAPSED AND HATCHBACK CAME OPEN. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Seats Crash

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHE HAD AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT TREE, OWNER NOTES THAT THE REAR SFETY BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CAME LOOSE AND SON WA STHROEN OUT OF HIS SEAT BEFORE VEHICLE HIT TREE. ALSO, SEAT BACK COLLAPSED AND HATCHBACK CAME OPEN. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SHIFTING INTO THE NEXT GEAR THE RPM ACCELERATED, TOOK TO DEALER AND REPLACED THROTTLE BODY . *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SHIFTING INTO THE NEXT GEAR THE RPM ACCELERATED, TOOK TO DEALER AND REPLACED THROTTLE BODY . *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RADIATOR MOUNTS DISCONNECTED FROM THE METAL RUBBER, ALLOWING THE RADIATOR TO LEAN BACK/ ROCK BACK AND FORTH, CAUSING A HOLE TO WEAR IN THE ALTERNATOR CASE. *AK *JB

Jan 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RADIATOR MOUNTS DISCONNECTED FROM THE METAL RUBBER, ALLOWING THE RADIATOR TO LEAN BACK/ ROCK BACK AND FORTH, CAUSING A HOLE TO WEAR IN THE ALTERNATOR CASE. *AK *JB

Jan 6, 1997 Electrical System

AT A STOP THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF, HAVE A HARD TIME IN STARTING AND IT BACKFIRES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Electrical System

AT A STOP THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF, HAVE A HARD TIME IN STARTING AND IT BACKFIRES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Power Train

CLUTCH FAILED.

Dec 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Dec 30, 1996 Power Train

CLUTCH FAILED.

Dec 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Dec 16, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

PISTON ROD IS DETERIORATING, ENGINE CAN NOT FUNCTION SHOULD THE PISTON ROD MALFUNCTION.

Dec 16, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

PISTON ROD IS DETERIORATING, ENGINE CAN NOT FUNCTION SHOULD THE PISTON ROD MALFUNCTION.

Nov 26, 1996 Electrical System

CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLE DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH.

Nov 26, 1996 Electrical System

CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLE DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH.

Nov 4, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

GASOLINE LEAK IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE WHERE IT WAS CONNECTED TO THE QUICK CONNECTOR, CAUSING FIRE.

Nov 4, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

GASOLINE LEAK IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE WHERE IT WAS CONNECTED TO THE QUICK CONNECTOR, CAUSING FIRE.

Oct 25, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD JOINT FAILED.

Oct 25, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD JOINT FAILED.

Oct 17, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AT THE SEAMS DUE TO RUSTING/CORROSION. *AK*JB

Oct 17, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AT THE SEAMS DUE TO RUSTING/CORROSION. *AK*JB

Oct 16, 1996 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE STARTER.

Oct 16, 1996 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE STARTER.

Oct 11, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR REPLACED 11 TIMES.

Oct 11, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR REPLACED 11 TIMES.

Oct 9, 1996 Steering Fire

A FEW MINUTES AFTER BEING PARKED, ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE . PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. *AK

Oct 9, 1996 Steering Fire

A FEW MINUTES AFTER BEING PARKED, ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE . PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. *AK

Oct 4, 1996 Visibility

AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE ON WINDSHIELD, THE VEHICLE IS NOW LEAKING FROM WINDSHIELD. RECALL#89V174000. *AK

Oct 4, 1996 Visibility

AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE ON WINDSHIELD, THE VEHICLE IS NOW LEAKING FROM WINDSHIELD. RECALL#89V174000. *AK

Sep 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING WAS ALERTED BY PASSING MOTORIST OF FIRE UNDER HOOD ON PASSENGER'S SIDE RIGHT NEAR FRONT TIRE.*AK

Sep 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING WAS ALERTED BY PASSING MOTORIST OF FIRE UNDER HOOD ON PASSENGER'S SIDE RIGHT NEAR FRONT TIRE.*AK

Sep 10, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE, SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS FAILED. *AK

Sep 10, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE, SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS FAILED. *AK

Aug 16, 1996 Steering

ON ONE OCCASION THE SEAT TRACK BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 16, 1996 Steering

ON ONE OCCASION THE SEAT TRACK BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

Aug 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

Aug 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD

Aug 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD

Jun 12, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAK. *SD

Jun 12, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAK. *SD

May 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

OWNER HEARD FUNNY NOISE AND PULLED OVER AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF. SAW SMOKE FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD. FEW MINUTES LATER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK

May 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

OWNER HEARD FUNNY NOISE AND PULLED OVER AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF. SAW SMOKE FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD. FEW MINUTES LATER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK

May 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH

May 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH

May 3, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION FAILED. *SD

May 3, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION FAILED. *SD

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING VEHICLE, NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD, PARKED VEHICLE NEXT DAY AT JOB, TURNED TO GO TO BLDG, INFORMED VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING VEHICLE, NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD, PARKED VEHICLE NEXT DAY AT JOB, TURNED TO GO TO BLDG, INFORMED VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING VEHICLE, NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD, PARKED VEHICLE NEXT DAY AT JOB, TURNED TO GO TO BLDG, INFORMED VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING VEHICLE, NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD, PARKED VEHICLE NEXT DAY AT JOB, TURNED TO GO TO BLDG, INFORMED VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 24, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKED IN FRONT OF HOUSE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY BLEW UP; MADE LOUD SOUND, SUDDENLY FIRE WAS EVERYWHERE. OWNER WILL PROVIDE MORE DETAILS; VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK

Apr 24, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKED IN FRONT OF HOUSE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY BLEW UP; MADE LOUD SOUND, SUDDENLY FIRE WAS EVERYWHERE. OWNER WILL PROVIDE MORE DETAILS; VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Electrical System

AFTER PARKING OVERNIGHT, FOUND VEHICLE IN GARAGE ON FIRE, COMING FROM DASH. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Electrical System

AFTER PARKING OVERNIGHT, FOUND VEHICLE IN GARAGE ON FIRE, COMING FROM DASH. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. SOURCE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IT WENT UP IN FLAMES DUE TO THE IGNIITON SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE PARKED FOUR HOURS AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERHOOD; ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPARTMENT, COULD HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL FIRE; EVERYTHING UNDERHOOD BURNT. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION FIRE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. SOURCE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IT WENT UP IN FLAMES DUE TO THE IGNIITON SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE PARKED FOUR HOURS AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERHOOD; ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPARTMENT, COULD HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL FIRE; EVERYTHING UNDERHOOD BURNT. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION FIRE. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SHORT RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SHORT RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED BURNING SMELL FOLLOWED BY SMOKE. FLAMES GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE THEN STOPPED. VEHICLE FAILED TO START UNTIL NEW SWITCH INSTALLED.*AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON HWY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, WILL NOT RESTART BECAUSE OF IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED BURNING SMELL FOLLOWED BY SMOKE. FLAMES GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE THEN STOPPED. VEHICLE FAILED TO START UNTIL NEW SWITCH INSTALLED.*AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON HWY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, WILL NOT RESTART BECAUSE OF IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD AUTO CUTS OFF-NO ACCIDENTS YET. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED BURNING SMELL FOLLOWED BY SMOKE. FLAMES GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE THEN STOPPED. VEHICLE FAILED TO START UNTIL NEW SWITCH INSTALLED.*AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON HWY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, WILL NOT RESTART BECAUSE OF IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED BURNING SMELL FOLLOWED BY SMOKE. FLAMES GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE THEN STOPPED. VEHICLE FAILED TO START UNTIL NEW SWITCH INSTALLED.*AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON HWY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, WILL NOT RESTART BECAUSE OF IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD AUTO CUTS OFF-NO ACCIDENTS YET. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL, RESULT INTERIOR FIRE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL, RESULT INTERIOR FIRE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL, RESULT INTERIOR FIRE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL, RESULT INTERIOR FIRE. *AK

Apr 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAMSHAFT THAT HOLDS THE GEAR BROKE. PLEAS DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAMSHAFT THAT HOLDS THE GEAR BROKE. PLEAS DESCRIBE . *AK

Feb 16, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TO WORK PARKED CAR STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

Feb 16, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TO WORK PARKED CAR STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

Feb 16, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TO WORK PARKED CAR STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

Feb 16, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TO WORK PARKED CAR STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

Feb 9, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION MODULE FAILED, RESULTING IN ENGINE CUT-OUT REPEATLY, REPLACED THE OLD MODULE. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION MODULE FAILED, RESULTING IN ENGINE CUT-OUT REPEATLY, REPLACED THE OLD MODULE. TT

Jan 26, 1996 Seats

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK FRAME BROKE, SEAT FULLY RECLINED BACKWARDS. TT

Jan 26, 1996 Seats

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK FRAME BROKE, SEAT FULLY RECLINED BACKWARDS. TT

Jan 19, 1996 Steering

FRONT INNER TIE ROD BROKE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. TT

Jan 19, 1996 Steering

FRONT INNER TIE ROD BROKE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD, PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD, PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD, PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD, PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD, EA95-002 ACTIVE, DASH WAS COMPLETELY BURNED. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD, EA95-002 ACTIVE, DASH WAS COMPLETELY BURNED. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE BELT BROKE UPON IMPACT AT 35 MPH. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE BELT BROKE UPON IMPACT AT 35 MPH. TT

Oct 27, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT SLIPS OUT OF HARNESS WHEN USING CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *TT

Oct 27, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT SLIPS OUT OF HARNESS WHEN USING CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *TT

Aug 30, 1995 Steering Fire

# EA95-002 WHEN DRIVING SMOKE CAUSED FROM THE STEERING CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE CAR WAS TOTALED . TT

Aug 30, 1995 Steering Fire

# EA95-002 WHEN DRIVING SMOKE CAUSED FROM THE STEERING CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE CAR WAS TOTALED . TT

Aug 28, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TT

Aug 5, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Aug 5, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Aug 1, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION PLASTIC BREATHER FELL OFF ONTO HOT ENGINE WHILE DRIVING/MELTED. *SD

Aug 1, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION PLASTIC BREATHER FELL OFF ONTO HOT ENGINE WHILE DRIVING/MELTED. *SD

Jul 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

PULLED UP IN DRIVEWAY AND SAW LEFT FRONT WHEEL ON FIRE/REPLACED BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS. *AK

Jul 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

PULLED UP IN DRIVEWAY AND SAW LEFT FRONT WHEEL ON FIRE/REPLACED BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS. *AK

May 24, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER/PASSENGER LAP BELTS INOPERATIVE, MALE TO FEMALE BUCKLE WON'T LOCK IN. TT

May 24, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER/PASSENGER LAP BELTS INOPERATIVE, MALE TO FEMALE BUCKLE WON'T LOCK IN. TT

May 5, 1995 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AW

May 5, 1995 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AW

Apr 19, 1995 Electrical System Fire

FIRE IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT AREA, FIRE DEPT STATED THAT FIRE WAS POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL RELATED. TT

Apr 19, 1995 Electrical System Fire

FIRE IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT AREA, FIRE DEPT STATED THAT FIRE WAS POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL RELATED. TT

Mar 13, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON BEING REAR ENDED, DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN. DRIVER NOTICED BELT MOVING ALONG TRACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 13, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON BEING REAR ENDED, DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN. DRIVER NOTICED BELT MOVING ALONG TRACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 6, 1995 Electrical System Fire

UNDER THE HOOD FIRES, VEHICLE WAS SMOKING WHILE DRIVING CAUGHT ON FIRE, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION./ TT

Mar 6, 1995 Electrical System Fire

UNDER THE HOOD FIRES, VEHICLE WAS SMOKING WHILE DRIVING CAUGHT ON FIRE, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION./ TT

Mar 1, 1995 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 5 MINTUES DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILURE. *AK

Mar 1, 1995 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILURES, RESULTING IN INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

Mar 1, 1995 Electrical System

REPLACED STARTER. *AK

Mar 1, 1995 Equipment

REPLACED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *AK

Mar 1, 1995 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 5 MINTUES DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILURE. *AK

Mar 1, 1995 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILURES, RESULTING IN INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

Mar 1, 1995 Electrical System

REPLACED STARTER. *AK

Mar 1, 1995 Equipment

REPLACED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *AK

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE/ODR, PULLED TO SIDE, FOUND FRONT BRAKESCAUGHT ON FIRE, DEALER REPLACED FRONT CALIPERS. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

REPLACED MASTER CYLONDER DUE TO FIRE. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

REPLACED BRAKE POWER BOOSTER DUE TO FIRE. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE/ODR, PULLED TO SIDE, FOUND FRONT BRAKESCAUGHT ON FIRE, DEALER REPLACED FRONT CALIPERS. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

REPLACED MASTER CYLONDER DUE TO FIRE. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

REPLACED BRAKE POWER BOOSTER DUE TO FIRE. TT

Feb 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, BRAKE CALIPERS WERE DRAGGING, GOT HOT, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN DRIVING, SEEMED AS THOUGH FOOT WAS ON BRAKE, CAUSED PLASTIC HUB CAPS TO MELT. TT

Feb 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, BRAKE CALIPERS WERE DRAGGING, GOT HOT, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN DRIVING, SEEMED AS THOUGH FOOT WAS ON BRAKE, CAUSED PLASTIC HUB CAPS TO MELT. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

ROCK HIT GAS TANK CAUSING TANK TO LEAK. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

ROCK HIT GAS TANK CAUSING TANK TO LEAK. TT

Feb 7, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CAR WAS PARK IN A LOT AND CAR CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Feb 7, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CAR WAS PARK IN A LOT AND CAR CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Jan 21, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK

Jan 21, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK

Jan 13, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. TT

Jan 13, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. TT

Jan 3, 1995 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, THEN ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE DEPT SUSPECTS ELECTRIAL SYSTEM AS CULPRIT. TT

Jan 3, 1995 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, THEN ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE DEPT SUSPECTS ELECTRIAL SYSTEM AS CULPRIT. TT