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Jul 20, 2013 Electrical System 124,750 mi

AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS AND STILL BESIDE THE GAS PUMPS I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THE CAR KEPT CRANKING BUT NOT STARTING. TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND CAR KEPT CRANKING. PULLED THE KEY OUT AND CAR KEPT CRANKING. PUT THE KEY BACK IN AND GOT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE WHILE CRANKING A...

Jul 20, 2013 Electrical System 124,750 mi

AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS AND STILL BESIDE THE GAS PUMPS I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THE CAR KEPT CRANKING BUT NOT STARTING. TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND CAR KEPT CRANKING. PULLED THE KEY OUT AND CAR KEPT CRANKING. PUT THE KEY BACK IN AND GOT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE WHILE CRANKING A...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR STUCK TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE IN FULL THROTTLE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OUT OF GEAR WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED. I HAD STOMPED ON THE GAS PEDAL BY MISTAKE. I SEARCHED THE FLOOR AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT F...

Mar 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR STUCK TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE IN FULL THROTTLE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OUT OF GEAR WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED. I HAD STOMPED ON THE GAS PEDAL BY MISTAKE. I SEARCHED THE FLOOR AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT F...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR STUCK TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE IN FULL THROTTLE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OUT OF GEAR WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED. I HAD STOMPED ON THE GAS PEDAL BY MISTAKE. I SEARCHED THE FLOOR AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT F...

Mar 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR STUCK TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE IN FULL THROTTLE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OUT OF GEAR WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED. I HAD STOMPED ON THE GAS PEDAL BY MISTAKE. I SEARCHED THE FLOOR AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT F...

Oct 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD ESCORT. FATIGUE CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE SOLDER JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL RETURN TUBE AND THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THERE MUST HAVE BEEN AN INTERNAL FIRE CAUSED BY THE FAILURE, BECAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD ESCORT. FATIGUE CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE SOLDER JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL RETURN TUBE AND THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THERE MUST HAVE BEEN AN INTERNAL FIRE CAUSED BY THE FAILURE, BECAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE ...

Aug 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,000 mi

1. MY 1991 FORD ESCORT LX STATION WAGON DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK AROUND THE FUEL TANK. 2. IT OCCURS EVERY TIME I ADD FUEL TO THE TANK. 3. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO FORD, INCLUDING THE EXISTENCE OF A RECALL NOTICE (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA92012; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 92V117000)). FORD HAS IGNORED T...

Aug 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,000 mi

1. MY 1991 FORD ESCORT LX STATION WAGON DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK AROUND THE FUEL TANK. 2. IT OCCURS EVERY TIME I ADD FUEL TO THE TANK. 3. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO FORD, INCLUDING THE EXISTENCE OF A RECALL NOTICE (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA92012; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 92V117000)). FORD HAS IGNORED T...

May 1, 2008 Electrical System 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD ESCORT LX. THE CONTACT POURED BRAKE FLUID INTO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE BLED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SPEWING FORTH POWER STEERING FLUID....

May 1, 2008 Steering 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD ESCORT LX. THE CONTACT POURED BRAKE FLUID INTO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE BLED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SPEWING FORTH POWER STEERING FLUID....

May 1, 2008 Electrical System 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD ESCORT LX. THE CONTACT POURED BRAKE FLUID INTO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE BLED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SPEWING FORTH POWER STEERING FLUID....

May 1, 2008 Steering 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD ESCORT LX. THE CONTACT POURED BRAKE FLUID INTO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE BLED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SPEWING FORTH POWER STEERING FLUID....

Apr 29, 2008 Seat Belts 107,000 mi

MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS INOPERATIVE. LAP BELT DOES NOT RESTRAIN. *TR

Apr 29, 2008 Seat Belts 107,000 mi

MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS INOPERATIVE. LAP BELT DOES NOT RESTRAIN. *TR

May 1, 2006 Seat Belts Crash

LOST CONTROL ON WET ROAD HIT TREE HEAD-ON AND SEAT BELT CAME OUT OF TRACK ALLOWED DRIVER TO BE DECAPITATED. *NM

May 1, 2006 Seat Belts Crash

LOST CONTROL ON WET ROAD HIT TREE HEAD-ON AND SEAT BELT CAME OUT OF TRACK ALLOWED DRIVER TO BE DECAPITATED. *NM

Nov 21, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 133,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 92V117000 CONCERNING FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY. THIS CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. *AK UPDATD 01/25...

Nov 21, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 133,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 92V117000 CONCERNING FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY. THIS CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. *AK UPDATD 01/25...

Jun 28, 2005 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

DT: 1991, FORD, ESCORT HATCHBACK. CONSUMER'S WIFE CAME HOME YESTERDAY, AND SAID SHE SMELLED SMOKE. CONSUMER CHECKED VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT THAT THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LOCATED AT TOP OF REAR WINDOW SMOKED WHEN BRAKE WAS PRESSED. CONSUMER TOOK LIGHT APART, AND FOUND SAME PART AT A JUNK YARD. CONSUMER REPLA...

Jun 28, 2005 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

DT: 1991, FORD, ESCORT HATCHBACK. CONSUMER'S WIFE CAME HOME YESTERDAY, AND SAID SHE SMELLED SMOKE. CONSUMER CHECKED VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT THAT THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LOCATED AT TOP OF REAR WINDOW SMOKED WHEN BRAKE WAS PRESSED. CONSUMER TOOK LIGHT APART, AND FOUND SAME PART AT A JUNK YARD. CONSUMER REPLA...

Mar 8, 2005 Electrical System

WHEN YOU TURN IGNITION OFF RADIO CONTINUES TO PLAY FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL YOU MANUALLY SHUT IT OFF, REPLACED IGNITION AND STILL HAS SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 8, 2005 Electrical System

WHEN YOU TURN IGNITION OFF RADIO CONTINUES TO PLAY FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL YOU MANUALLY SHUT IT OFF, REPLACED IGNITION AND STILL HAS SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

FATALITY INVOLVING 1991 FORD ESCORT. *MR THE CONSUMERS AUNT WAS DRIVING AND WAS SEVERELY INJURED AND THE CONSUMERS MOTHER WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO KNOW IF THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED OR CORRECTED FOR THE PROBLEM. (INSPECT THE BOLT LENGTH BEFORE DRIVEN OR DEMONSTRATED O...

Aug 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FATALITY INVOLVING 1991 FORD ESCORT. *MR THE CONSUMERS AUNT WAS DRIVING AND WAS SEVERELY INJURED AND THE CONSUMERS MOTHER WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO KNOW IF THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED OR CORRECTED FOR THE PROBLEM. (INSPECT THE BOLT LENGTH BEFORE DRIVEN OR DEMONSTRATED O...

Aug 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

FATALITY INVOLVING 1991 FORD ESCORT. *MR THE CONSUMERS AUNT WAS DRIVING AND WAS SEVERELY INJURED AND THE CONSUMERS MOTHER WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO KNOW IF THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED OR CORRECTED FOR THE PROBLEM. (INSPECT THE BOLT LENGTH BEFORE DRIVEN OR DEMONSTRATED O...

Aug 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FATALITY INVOLVING 1991 FORD ESCORT. *MR THE CONSUMERS AUNT WAS DRIVING AND WAS SEVERELY INJURED AND THE CONSUMERS MOTHER WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO KNOW IF THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED OR CORRECTED FOR THE PROBLEM. (INSPECT THE BOLT LENGTH BEFORE DRIVEN OR DEMONSTRATED O...

Jul 30, 2004 Electrical System Fire 136,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING A 1991 FORD ESCORT IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH WHEN SMOKE BEGAN POURING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD BEHIND THE SPEEDOMETER SECTION. SHE PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE CAR AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE SMOKE CEASED AND A POLICE OFFICER STOPPED BY TO ASSIST. HE REMAINED TO DIRECT ...

Jul 30, 2004 Electrical System Fire 136,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING A 1991 FORD ESCORT IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH WHEN SMOKE BEGAN POURING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD BEHIND THE SPEEDOMETER SECTION. SHE PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE CAR AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE SMOKE CEASED AND A POLICE OFFICER STOPPED BY TO ASSIST. HE REMAINED TO DIRECT ...

Apr 17, 2004 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE TO TURN OFF ENGINE. SMOKE COMING INTO THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE FROM THE ENGINE. *AK

Apr 17, 2004 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE TO TURN OFF ENGINE. SMOKE COMING INTO THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE FROM THE ENGINE. *AK

Mar 3, 2004 Seat Belts 135,000 mi

AUTOMATIC PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. MECHANISM JAMMED, AND HAD TO BE MANUALLY DISCONNECTED TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *NM

Mar 3, 2004 Seat Belts 135,000 mi

AUTOMATIC PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. MECHANISM JAMMED, AND HAD TO BE MANUALLY DISCONNECTED TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER FELL ONTO THE FLOOR. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO COME TO A STOP. THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB *MR

Feb 19, 2004 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER FELL ONTO THE FLOOR. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO COME TO A STOP. THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB *MR

Jan 29, 2004 Seat Belts 149,000 mi

DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT BACK TO THE LOCKING POSITION. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO WEAR THE SEAT BELT PROPERLY. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Seat Belts 149,000 mi

DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT BACK TO THE LOCKING POSITION. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO WEAR THE SEAT BELT PROPERLY. *AK

Sep 12, 2003 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE. *JB THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS, THE SEAT BELTS FAILED IN THE OPEN POSITION.*SCC *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE. *JB THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS, THE SEAT BELTS FAILED IN THE OPEN POSITION.*SCC *JB

Jul 8, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND, AND DRIVER SIDE STRAP BROKE FROM THE FRAME OF THE SEAT BELT. *AK

Jul 8, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND, AND DRIVER SIDE STRAP BROKE FROM THE FRAME OF THE SEAT BELT. *AK

Jun 25, 2003 Electrical System 132,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WIRING ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL PUMP HAS BURNED UP 3X IN THE LAST MONTH. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS INCORRECT SPECIFIED 30AMP FUSE FOR FUEL PUMP.*AK

Jun 25, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WIRING ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL PUMP HAS BURNED UP 3X IN THE LAST MONTH. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS INCORRECT SPECIFIED 30AMP FUSE FOR FUEL PUMP.*AK

Jun 25, 2003 Electrical System 132,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WIRING ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL PUMP HAS BURNED UP 3X IN THE LAST MONTH. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS INCORRECT SPECIFIED 30AMP FUSE FOR FUEL PUMP.*AK

Jun 25, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WIRING ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL PUMP HAS BURNED UP 3X IN THE LAST MONTH. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS INCORRECT SPECIFIED 30AMP FUSE FOR FUEL PUMP.*AK

Jun 3, 2003 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL#92V17000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 3, 2003 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL#92V17000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Apr 2, 2003 Suspension 120,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY HARD TO TURN. THERE WAS A RECALL 94E019000 WHICH DESCRIBED THE EXACT PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED. *JB

Apr 2, 2003 Suspension 120,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY HARD TO TURN. THERE WAS A RECALL 94E019000 WHICH DESCRIBED THE EXACT PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED. *JB

Feb 13, 2003 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS STUCK IN ONE POSITION. POSSIBLY RELATED TO RECALL 93V057000.*JB *TS

Feb 13, 2003 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS STUCK IN ONE POSITION. POSSIBLY RELATED TO RECALL 93V057000.*JB *TS

Nov 29, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO POSITION AND IT COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO BE DEFECTIVE IN THE EVENT OF AND ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH

Nov 29, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO POSITION AND IT COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO BE DEFECTIVE IN THE EVENT OF AND ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH

Nov 27, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STICK IN PARK AND WILL NOT SHIFT GEARS CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Nov 27, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STICK IN PARK AND WILL NOT SHIFT GEARS CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Nov 14, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 210,100 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL ON THE GROUND, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT GAS HAD LEAKED OUT OF THE FUEL LINE WHICH CONNECTED TO THE TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. THE FUEL TANK AND PUMP WAS REPLACED.*JB

Nov 14, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 210,100 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL ON THE GROUND, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT GAS HAD LEAKED OUT OF THE FUEL LINE WHICH CONNECTED TO THE TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. THE FUEL TANK AND PUMP WAS REPLACED.*JB

Nov 14, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 210,100 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL ON THE GROUND, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT GAS HAD LEAKED OUT OF THE FUEL LINE WHICH CONNECTED TO THE TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. THE FUEL TANK AND PUMP WAS REPLACED.*JB

Nov 14, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 210,100 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL ON THE GROUND, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT GAS HAD LEAKED OUT OF THE FUEL LINE WHICH CONNECTED TO THE TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. THE FUEL TANK AND PUMP WAS REPLACED.*JB

Jul 17, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, SEAT BELTS ARE STUCK IN PLACE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, SEAT BELTS ARE STUCK IN PLACE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE SMELL OF GAS IS VERY STRONG.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SMELL GETS STRONGER WHEN CAR WAS ACCELERATING. *YH

Jul 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE SMELL OF GAS IS VERY STRONG.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SMELL GETS STRONGER WHEN CAR WAS ACCELERATING. *YH

Jul 13, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 13, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 28, 2002 Wheels Crash

HUB CAPS NEVER STAYED ON THE RIMS ALWAYS FELL OFF DEFECTIVE. *AK

Jun 28, 2002 Wheels Crash

HUB CAPS NEVER STAYED ON THE RIMS ALWAYS FELL OFF DEFECTIVE. *AK

Apr 11, 2002 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED COMPLETELY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED COMPLETELY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 7, 2002 Steering

STEERING WHEEL UNEXPECTEDLY LOCKS UP DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE IDLING OR TRAVELING 40 MPH AROUND A LONG CURVE. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM, AND WAS NOT SHOWING THIS VEHICLE BEING INCLUDED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN 93V057000 (IGNITION: ANTI-THEFT)...

Jan 7, 2002 Steering

STEERING WHEEL UNEXPECTEDLY LOCKS UP DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE IDLING OR TRAVELING 40 MPH AROUND A LONG CURVE. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM, AND WAS NOT SHOWING THIS VEHICLE BEING INCLUDED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN 93V057000 (IGNITION: ANTI-THEFT)...

Dec 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 11, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 11, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Nov 12, 2001 Seat Belts

SEATBELTS: THE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT STICK IN THE TRACK, USUALLY HALF WAY BETWEEN OPEN & CLOSE. NOW THEY WILL NOT OPERATE AT ALL. I TOOK ONE APART & THE PLASTIC COVERING THE CABLE IS DETERIORATING & CAUSING THE CABLE TO STICK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. YOU CAN HAVE ...

Nov 12, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

SEATBELTS: THE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT STICK IN THE TRACK, USUALLY HALF WAY BETWEEN OPEN & CLOSE. NOW THEY WILL NOT OPERATE AT ALL. I TOOK ONE APART & THE PLASTIC COVERING THE CABLE IS DETERIORATING & CAUSING THE CABLE TO STICK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. YOU CAN HAVE ...

Nov 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

SEATBELTS: THE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT STICK IN THE TRACK, USUALLY HALF WAY BETWEEN OPEN & CLOSE. NOW THEY WILL NOT OPERATE AT ALL. I TOOK ONE APART & THE PLASTIC COVERING THE CABLE IS DETERIORATING & CAUSING THE CABLE TO STICK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. YOU CAN HAVE ...

Nov 12, 2001 Seat Belts

SEATBELTS: THE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT STICK IN THE TRACK, USUALLY HALF WAY BETWEEN OPEN & CLOSE. NOW THEY WILL NOT OPERATE AT ALL. I TOOK ONE APART & THE PLASTIC COVERING THE CABLE IS DETERIORATING & CAUSING THE CABLE TO STICK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. YOU CAN HAVE ...

Nov 12, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

SEATBELTS: THE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT STICK IN THE TRACK, USUALLY HALF WAY BETWEEN OPEN & CLOSE. NOW THEY WILL NOT OPERATE AT ALL. I TOOK ONE APART & THE PLASTIC COVERING THE CABLE IS DETERIORATING & CAUSING THE CABLE TO STICK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. YOU CAN HAVE ...

Nov 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

SEATBELTS: THE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT STICK IN THE TRACK, USUALLY HALF WAY BETWEEN OPEN & CLOSE. NOW THEY WILL NOT OPERATE AT ALL. I TOOK ONE APART & THE PLASTIC COVERING THE CABLE IS DETERIORATING & CAUSING THE CABLE TO STICK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. YOU CAN HAVE ...

Oct 24, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER PUT GROCERY IN THE BACK OF VEHICLE, AND NOTICED REAR END RIDING LOW, AND WAS MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE. CONSUMER TOOK A LOOK UNDERNEATH AND NOTICED REAR SPRING BROKE AND SHIFTED INWARD OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER FOUND OUT FROM JUNKYARD THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ESCORTS. *AK *SLC

Oct 24, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER PUT GROCERY IN THE BACK OF VEHICLE, AND NOTICED REAR END RIDING LOW, AND WAS MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE. CONSUMER TOOK A LOOK UNDERNEATH AND NOTICED REAR SPRING BROKE AND SHIFTED INWARD OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER FOUND OUT FROM JUNKYARD THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ESCORTS. *AK *SLC

Sep 28, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH TO HOME NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING FROM DASH AREA. VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT A FIRE BROKE OUT FROM A WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NO RECALL WAS F...

Sep 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 28, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH TO HOME NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING FROM DASH AREA. VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT A FIRE BROKE OUT FROM A WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NO RECALL WAS F...

Sep 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 25, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY, CONSUMER FEELS A FULL RECALL IS NEEDED AND STATES THAT VEHICLE COULD STALL IN TRAFFIC. *SLC

Sep 25, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY, CONSUMER FEELS A FULL RECALL IS NEEDED AND STATES THAT VEHICLE COULD STALL IN TRAFFIC. *SLC

Sep 25, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY, CONSUMER FEELS A FULL RECALL IS NEEDED AND STATES THAT VEHICLE COULD STALL IN TRAFFIC. *SLC

Sep 25, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY, CONSUMER FEELS A FULL RECALL IS NEEDED AND STATES THAT VEHICLE COULD STALL IN TRAFFIC. *SLC

Aug 21, 2001 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE HAD BEEN CUT OFF ABOUT 15 MINUTES. SOMEONE TOLD CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. IGNITION AREA AND DASHBOARD WERE BURNING. CONSUMER HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ALL OF THE DASH AREA AROUND THE IGNITION WAS DESTROYED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2001 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE HAD BEEN CUT OFF ABOUT 15 MINUTES. SOMEONE TOLD CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. IGNITION AREA AND DASHBOARD WERE BURNING. CONSUMER HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ALL OF THE DASH AREA AROUND THE IGNITION WAS DESTROYED. *SLC

Aug 16, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK HAD NOTICED A FUEL SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE. ALSO, AFTER DRIVING FOR WHILE COULD STILL SMELL FUEL. DECIDED TO CHECK UNDER VEHICLE, AND FOUND A FUEL LEAK IN TANK THAT SHOWED A CRACK ABOVE MUFFLER. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK HAD NOTICED A FUEL SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE. ALSO, AFTER DRIVING FOR WHILE COULD STILL SMELL FUEL. DECIDED TO CHECK UNDER VEHICLE, AND FOUND A FUEL LEAK IN TANK THAT SHOWED A CRACK ABOVE MUFFLER. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 15, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER CABLE IS LEAKING FLUID AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. OPERATION OF SPEEDOMETER HAS NOT BEEN AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER SAID, THE FIRST RPLACEMENT WAS TRADED BACK IN FOR ANOTHER REPLACEMENT DUE TO IT NOT WORKING. THE SECOND REPLACEMENT IS IN THE VEHICLE NOW STILL ALLOWS IT ...

Jun 15, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER CABLE IS LEAKING FLUID AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. OPERATION OF SPEEDOMETER HAS NOT BEEN AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER SAID, THE FIRST RPLACEMENT WAS TRADED BACK IN FOR ANOTHER REPLACEMENT DUE TO IT NOT WORKING. THE SECOND REPLACEMENT IS IN THE VEHICLE NOW STILL ALLOWS IT ...

May 21, 2001 Seat Belts

RETRACTORS ON FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELTS HAVE GOTTEN STUCK AND NO LONGER FUNCTION. DEALER HAS REPAIRED DRIVER'S SIDE.*AK

May 21, 2001 Seat Belts

RETRACTORS ON FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELTS HAVE GOTTEN STUCK AND NO LONGER FUNCTION. DEALER HAS REPAIRED DRIVER'S SIDE.*AK

May 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

I ALSO HAVE ANOTHER 1991 ESCORT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMPAND WIRING.BOTH CARS WIRES SHORTED WHERE THE WIRES GO THROUGH THE SENDING UNIT INTO THE TANK.THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF ARCING ON THE INSIDE OF THE FUELTANK NEXT TO THE FUELPUMP,WHY THE FUELTANK DIDN'T EXPLODE IS BEYOND ME.THE GROUND...

May 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

I ALSO HAVE ANOTHER 1991 ESCORT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMPAND WIRING.BOTH CARS WIRES SHORTED WHERE THE WIRES GO THROUGH THE SENDING UNIT INTO THE TANK.THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF ARCING ON THE INSIDE OF THE FUELTANK NEXT TO THE FUELPUMP,WHY THE FUELTANK DIDN'T EXPLODE IS BEYOND ME.THE GROUND...

May 3, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED 2 WEEKS WHEN IT STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER HOOD. CONTACTED FIRE DEPARTMENT. FLAMES SEEN IN FRONT OF VEHICLE WERE EXTINGUISHED. FIRE DEPARTMENT GAVE INDICATION THAT ELECTRICAL WIRING CAUSED THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

May 3, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED 2 WEEKS WHEN IT STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER HOOD. CONTACTED FIRE DEPARTMENT. FLAMES SEEN IN FRONT OF VEHICLE WERE EXTINGUISHED. FIRE DEPARTMENT GAVE INDICATION THAT ELECTRICAL WIRING CAUSED THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK POSTION ON AN INCLINE, CONSUMER GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. GEAR SHIFT WAS STILL IN PARK.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK POSTION ON AN INCLINE, CONSUMER GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. GEAR SHIFT WAS STILL IN PARK.*AK

Apr 4, 2001 Seat Belts

ELECTRONIC SEATBELT DOES NOT WORK, THIS IS A HAZARD, IF I HAVE A WRECK, I'M A GONNER!*AK

Apr 4, 2001 Seat Belts

ELECTRONIC SEATBELT DOES NOT WORK, THIS IS A HAZARD, IF I HAVE A WRECK, I'M A GONNER!*AK

Mar 10, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT LOCKED HALFWAY DOWN TRACK, PRIOR TO FAILURE THE BELT RARELY WORKED AS IT WAS INTENDED TO. *AK

Mar 10, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT LOCKED HALFWAY DOWN TRACK, PRIOR TO FAILURE THE BELT RARELY WORKED AS IT WAS INTENDED TO. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

POSSIBLE CAUSE OF ACCIDENT IN PARKING LOT RE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO: 90V076000 NEVER WAS NOTIFIED BY DEALER OR FORD MOTORS. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

POSSIBLE CAUSE OF ACCIDENT IN PARKING LOT RE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO: 90V076000 NEVER WAS NOTIFIED BY DEALER OR FORD MOTORS. *AK

Feb 10, 2001 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 10, 2001 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 1, 2001 Tires

TIRE SIZE 175R7013, REPLACEMENT TIRE, DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE, TIRES HAVE 40 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM, AND HAVE EIGHTY PERCENT OF TREAD LIFE AVAILABLE. CONSUMER HAS NOTICED BUBBLES FORMING ON BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES. *AK *SLC

Feb 1, 2001 Tires

TIRE SIZE 175R7013, REPLACEMENT TIRE, DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE, TIRES HAVE 40 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM, AND HAVE EIGHTY PERCENT OF TREAD LIFE AVAILABLE. CONSUMER HAS NOTICED BUBBLES FORMING ON BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES. *AK *SLC

Jan 30, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS READ IN MEDIA THAT THIS MODEL HAS A PROBLEM WITH IGNITION MODULE, IT COULD CATCH FIRE AT ANYTIME. *AK

Jan 30, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS READ IN MEDIA THAT THIS MODEL HAS A PROBLEM WITH IGNITION MODULE, IT COULD CATCH FIRE AT ANYTIME. *AK

Jan 12, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN CONSUMER PUT KEY IN IGNITION SWITCH AND TURNED KEY, VEHICLE DID NOT TURN ON. WHEN SHE SHOVED KEY BACK AND TURNED OPPOSITE WAY. IT WILL TURN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Jan 12, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN CONSUMER PUT KEY IN IGNITION SWITCH AND TURNED KEY, VEHICLE DID NOT TURN ON. WHEN SHE SHOVED KEY BACK AND TURNED OPPOSITE WAY. IT WILL TURN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Dec 26, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS PUTTING ON DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELT AND NOTICED IT PULLED ONLY HALFWAY. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT SAFETY RELATED. *AK THE SHOULDER HARNESS WHICH IS ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED FAILED . IT IS SAFETY HAZARD AND ILLEGAL TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE UNDER THIS CONDITION. *YH

Nov 29, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A LITTLE ACCIDENT. I WAS GOING 20 MPH ON IMPACT AND MY AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT BROKE OUT OF THE TRACK.I WAS NOT SERIOUSLY HURT BUT COULD HAVE BEEN CRIPPLED.WHAT CAN I DO? MY SEAT BELT AND TRACK ARE NOW JUNK AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT DRIVING A FORD AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE SEAT BELT THING. ...

Nov 29, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS PUTTING ON DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELT AND NOTICED IT PULLED ONLY HALFWAY. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT SAFETY RELATED. *AK THE SHOULDER HARNESS WHICH IS ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED FAILED . IT IS SAFETY HAZARD AND ILLEGAL TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE UNDER THIS CONDITION. *YH

Nov 29, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A LITTLE ACCIDENT. I WAS GOING 20 MPH ON IMPACT AND MY AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT BROKE OUT OF THE TRACK.I WAS NOT SERIOUSLY HURT BUT COULD HAVE BEEN CRIPPLED.WHAT CAN I DO? MY SEAT BELT AND TRACK ARE NOW JUNK AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT DRIVING A FORD AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE SEAT BELT THING. ...

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

CAR WOULDN'T STAY IN PARK SOMETIMES, IT WAS SLIPPING WHEN IT SHIFTED AND FINALLY QUIT, WITH TRANS. FLUID RUNNING OUT. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

CAR WOULDN'T STAY IN PARK SOMETIMES, IT WAS SLIPPING WHEN IT SHIFTED AND FINALLY QUIT, WITH TRANS. FLUID RUNNING OUT. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. WHENEVER DOOR IS OPENED BELT DOES NOT MOVE. REMAINS IN ONE POSITION. MOTOR IS NOT WORKING. WOULD NEED TO HIT THE EMERGENCY RELEASE TO GET IN OR OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. WHENEVER DOOR IS OPENED BELT DOES NOT MOVE. REMAINS IN ONE POSITION. MOTOR IS NOT WORKING. WOULD NEED TO HIT THE EMERGENCY RELEASE TO GET IN OR OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

Sep 13, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE CRANKSHAFT IS CRACKED, THRUST BEARING IS WORN OUT, OIL PAN DROPPED OFF, AND THE FLYWHEEL IS NEARLY ALL CRACKED. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE CRANKSHAFT IS CRACKED, THRUST BEARING IS WORN OUT, OIL PAN DROPPED OFF, AND THE FLYWHEEL IS NEARLY ALL CRACKED. *SLC

Aug 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

IF I FILL UP MY GAS TANK PAST 1/2, I GET A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CAR. IT IS COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF BACK SEAT. WHOM SHOULD I CONTACT? WHAT ARE MY AVAILABLE COURSES OF ACTION?

Aug 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

IF I FILL UP MY GAS TANK PAST 1/2, I GET A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CAR. IT IS COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF BACK SEAT. WHOM SHOULD I CONTACT? WHAT ARE MY AVAILABLE COURSES OF ACTION?

Aug 15, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WILL NOT WORK. SOMETIMES WHEN DOOR IS OPENED, NOT ALLOWING PERSON TO GET OUT, AND A NOISE COULD BE HEARD, LIKE IT WAS STILL WORKING. BUT, WON'T WORK. SAME PROBLEM STARTED HAPPENING ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK THE CABLE IN THE BODY FRAME BROKEN CREATING A CHOCKE HAZA...

Aug 15, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WILL NOT WORK. SOMETIMES WHEN DOOR IS OPENED, NOT ALLOWING PERSON TO GET OUT, AND A NOISE COULD BE HEARD, LIKE IT WAS STILL WORKING. BUT, WON'T WORK. SAME PROBLEM STARTED HAPPENING ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK THE CABLE IN THE BODY FRAME BROKEN CREATING A CHOCKE HAZA...

Aug 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FILLING VEHICLE WITH FUEL, AND WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A VERY BAD FUEL ODOR WITHIN THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. CHECKED VEHICLE AND NOTICED FUEL WAS LEAKING AT THE TOP OF THE TANK, LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER STATED FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Aug 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FILLING VEHICLE WITH FUEL, AND WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A VERY BAD FUEL ODOR WITHIN THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. CHECKED VEHICLE AND NOTICED FUEL WAS LEAKING AT THE TOP OF THE TANK, LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER STATED FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Jul 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY LEAKED FUEL THRU A SCREW, THE SCREW WAS TIGHT, POSSIBLE THE GASKET UNDER THE SCREW DIMINISHED OVER TIME, THE LEAK COULD AT ANY TIME CAUSE A FIRE.

Jul 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY LEAKED FUEL THRU A SCREW, THE SCREW WAS TIGHT, POSSIBLE THE GASKET UNDER THE SCREW DIMINISHED OVER TIME, THE LEAK COULD AT ANY TIME CAUSE A FIRE.

Jul 14, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER RESTRAINT IN THE '91 ESCORT ATTACHES TO A SLIDING MECHANISM ABOVE THE DOOR WINDOW. THIS MECHANISM MOVES FORWARD WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED TO FREE THE DRIVER AND RETRACTS TO SECURE THE DRIVER WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. OURS IS NOW BROKEN. FORD DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY F...

Jul 14, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER RESTRAINT IN THE '91 ESCORT ATTACHES TO A SLIDING MECHANISM ABOVE THE DOOR WINDOW. THIS MECHANISM MOVES FORWARD WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED TO FREE THE DRIVER AND RETRACTS TO SECURE THE DRIVER WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. OURS IS NOW BROKEN. FORD DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY F...

Jun 9, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER LOCKED UP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 9, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER LOCKED UP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY REAR WINDOW CAME OUT. HAD NO PRIOR WARNING. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER & INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THE REAR WINDOW. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY REAR WINDOW CAME OUT. HAD NO PRIOR WARNING. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER & INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THE REAR WINDOW. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Power Train

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS IF THIS IS A RECALLED ITEM IS THERE A PARTICULAR PROCEDURE FOR GETTING IT REPAIRED. AND IF WE GET IT REPAIRED OTHER THAN AT A FORD SERVICE CENTER CAN WE BE REIMBURSED. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SEEMED TO GO INTO NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH IT'S AUTOMATIC. THE FUEL GA...

Apr 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS IF THIS IS A RECALLED ITEM IS THERE A PARTICULAR PROCEDURE FOR GETTING IT REPAIRED. AND IF WE GET IT REPAIRED OTHER THAN AT A FORD SERVICE CENTER CAN WE BE REIMBURSED. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SEEMED TO GO INTO NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH IT'S AUTOMATIC. THE FUEL GA...

Apr 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

I FILLED OUT A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT WITH THE WRONG VIN. IT SEEMS AS IF THE RECALL ITEM FOR THE FUEL PUMP WAS FOR CARS MANUFACTURED AFTER APRIL 1991 HOWEVER THE RECALL IS ON 91FORD ESCORTS I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAR.'91. DOES IT NOT APPLY?*AK

Apr 7, 2000 Power Train

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS IF THIS IS A RECALLED ITEM IS THERE A PARTICULAR PROCEDURE FOR GETTING IT REPAIRED. AND IF WE GET IT REPAIRED OTHER THAN AT A FORD SERVICE CENTER CAN WE BE REIMBURSED. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SEEMED TO GO INTO NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH IT'S AUTOMATIC. THE FUEL GA...

Apr 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS IF THIS IS A RECALLED ITEM IS THERE A PARTICULAR PROCEDURE FOR GETTING IT REPAIRED. AND IF WE GET IT REPAIRED OTHER THAN AT A FORD SERVICE CENTER CAN WE BE REIMBURSED. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SEEMED TO GO INTO NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH IT'S AUTOMATIC. THE FUEL GA...

Apr 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

I FILLED OUT A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT WITH THE WRONG VIN. IT SEEMS AS IF THE RECALL ITEM FOR THE FUEL PUMP WAS FOR CARS MANUFACTURED AFTER APRIL 1991 HOWEVER THE RECALL IS ON 91FORD ESCORTS I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAR.'91. DOES IT NOT APPLY?*AK

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DECREASING SPEED TO A STOP OR GOING AROUND A RAMP VEHICLE WILL STALL. THIS HAPPENS ONCE A WEEK. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DECREASING SPEED TO A STOP OR GOING AROUND A RAMP VEHICLE WILL STALL. THIS HAPPENS ONCE A WEEK. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED SHORT IN THE STARTER AND BURNING. *MJS

Apr 3, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED SHORT IN THE STARTER AND BURNING. *MJS

Mar 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

STRONG GAS SMELL NOTED INSIDE THE CAR. FOUND A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE BACK SEAT & ON THE GROUND. THE SEAT WAS SATURATED IN GAS. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER. SPOKE WITH NICHOLE & HER SUPERVISOR & WE WERE TOLD THE CAR WAS 10 YEARS OLD & OUT OF WARRANTY & THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THE...

Mar 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

STRONG GAS SMELL NOTED INSIDE THE CAR. FOUND A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE BACK SEAT & ON THE GROUND. THE SEAT WAS SATURATED IN GAS. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER. SPOKE WITH NICHOLE & HER SUPERVISOR & WE WERE TOLD THE CAR WAS 10 YEARS OLD & OUT OF WARRANTY & THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THE...

Mar 26, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 26, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM STEERING COLUMN HOUSING (AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID # 93V057000), BUT LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT MY VEHICLE VIN SHOWS THAT MY VEHICLE DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL. MY CAR'S IGNITION CYLINDER IS SO LOOSE THAT, SEVERAL TIMES A W...

Mar 23, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM STEERING COLUMN HOUSING (AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID # 93V057000), BUT LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT MY VEHICLE VIN SHOWS THAT MY VEHICLE DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL. MY CAR'S IGNITION CYLINDER IS SO LOOSE THAT, SEVERAL TIMES A W...

Mar 22, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED. YH

Mar 22, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SWITCH IN THE TANK ACTIVATED. YH

Mar 22, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY RUNS AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. YH

Mar 22, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED. YH

Mar 22, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SWITCH IN THE TANK ACTIVATED. YH

Mar 22, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY RUNS AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. YH

Mar 20, 2000 Suspension

CAR IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT, THIS MAKES IT HARD TO STEER VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Suspension

CAR IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT, THIS MAKES IT HARD TO STEER VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY CABLE CORRODED. NLM

Feb 23, 2000 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRES BURNED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE STARTER. NLM

Feb 23, 2000 Electrical System

NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH FAILED.

Feb 23, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY CABLE CORRODED. NLM

Feb 23, 2000 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRES BURNED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE STARTER. NLM

Feb 23, 2000 Electrical System

NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH FAILED.

Feb 17, 2000 Wheels

I WAS DRIVING ON 295 NOT SURE NORTH OR SOUTH, GETTING READY TO GET OF THE HIGHWAY AT EXIT 11. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EXIT THEY WHERE A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD, I HIT THE POTHOLE AND PUT A BIG DENT IN MY FRONT RIGHT RIM (RIMS WHERE CUSTOM 16" X 7") THEN TIRE WENT FLAT. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Tires

I WAS DRIVING ON 295 NOT SURE NORTH OR SOUTH, GETTING READY TO GET OF THE HIGHWAY AT EXIT 11. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EXIT THEY WHERE A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD, I HIT THE POTHOLE AND PUT A BIG DENT IN MY FRONT RIGHT RIM (RIMS WHERE CUSTOM 16" X 7") THEN TIRE WENT FLAT. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Wheels

I WAS DRIVING ON 295 NOT SURE NORTH OR SOUTH, GETTING READY TO GET OF THE HIGHWAY AT EXIT 11. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EXIT THEY WHERE A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD, I HIT THE POTHOLE AND PUT A BIG DENT IN MY FRONT RIGHT RIM (RIMS WHERE CUSTOM 16" X 7") THEN TIRE WENT FLAT. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Tires

I WAS DRIVING ON 295 NOT SURE NORTH OR SOUTH, GETTING READY TO GET OF THE HIGHWAY AT EXIT 11. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EXIT THEY WHERE A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD, I HIT THE POTHOLE AND PUT A BIG DENT IN MY FRONT RIGHT RIM (RIMS WHERE CUSTOM 16" X 7") THEN TIRE WENT FLAT. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S RESTRAINT DOES NOT RETRACT ON THE ANCHORS AND THE PASSENGER'S RESTRAINT DOES NOT RELEASE . DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Feb 2, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S RESTRAINT DOES NOT RETRACT ON THE ANCHORS AND THE PASSENGER'S RESTRAINT DOES NOT RELEASE . DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Dec 23, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA RECALL # 92 V 117 000/FUEL SYSTEM: VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING FUEL LEAKAGES FROM TOP AREAS OF FUEL TANK;FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION; PROBLEM APPEARS SAME AS MENTIONED IN RECALL, BUT DEALER/MFR. REFUSED TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE. DUE VIN # THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Dec 23, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA RECALL # 92 V 117 000/FUEL SYSTEM: VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING FUEL LEAKAGES FROM TOP AREAS OF FUEL TANK;FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION; PROBLEM APPEARS SAME AS MENTIONED IN RECALL, BUT DEALER/MFR. REFUSED TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE. DUE VIN # THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Dec 21, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT BECAUSE THE CABLE IS DEFECTIVE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT BECAUSE THE CABLE IS DEFECTIVE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 10, 1999 Seat Belts

I CALLED FORD RECALL INQ. INFO. I WAS ADVISED NOT RECALL, I WOULD NEED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 10, 1999 Seat Belts

I CALLED FORD RECALL INQ. INFO. I WAS ADVISED NOT RECALL, I WOULD NEED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Electrical System Fire

NONE

Nov 29, 1999 Electrical System Fire

NONE

Nov 23, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN STARTING THE CAR UP THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH AND ALSO FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OWNER HAD TO REPLACE THE WIRNG HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD AND UNDER THE DASH. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. AK

Nov 23, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN STARTING THE CAR UP THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH AND ALSO FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OWNER HAD TO REPLACE THE WIRNG HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD AND UNDER THE DASH. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. AK

Nov 2, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL (MFR 92S54) IN FEB OF 1993 DUE TO A CRACKED SOLDER JOINT. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED. *YC

Nov 2, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL (MFR 92S54) IN FEB OF 1993 DUE TO A CRACKED SOLDER JOINT. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED. *YC

Oct 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE FUEL TANK LEAKED FUEL & THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHORT CUTTED FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALERSHIP KNEW VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE BEFORE, BUT NEVER INFORMED PRESENT OWNER. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE FUEL TANK LEAKED FUEL & THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHORT CUTTED FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALERSHIP KNEW VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE BEFORE, BUT NEVER INFORMED PRESENT OWNER. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE FUEL TANK LEAKED FUEL & THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHORT CUTTED FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALERSHIP KNEW VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE BEFORE, BUT NEVER INFORMED PRESENT OWNER. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE FUEL TANK LEAKED FUEL & THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHORT CUTTED FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALERSHIP KNEW VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE BEFORE, BUT NEVER INFORMED PRESENT OWNER. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED FROM A FORD DEALER (HOLIDAY FORD-BLACKBURG, VA) IN 1/94 WITH 33,000 MILES ON THE CAR. ON 12/14/94 AT 41,687 MILES THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO MAGIC CITY FORD WITH A GAS LEAK. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP AND SAID FORD MAY COVER THE REPAIR BECAUSE THIS CAR HAD A RECALL FOR THE...

Oct 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED FROM A FORD DEALER (HOLIDAY FORD-BLACKBURG, VA) IN 1/94 WITH 33,000 MILES ON THE CAR. ON 12/14/94 AT 41,687 MILES THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO MAGIC CITY FORD WITH A GAS LEAK. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP AND SAID FORD MAY COVER THE REPAIR BECAUSE THIS CAR HAD A RECALL FOR THE...

Oct 25, 1999 Steering

WHILE EXITING OFF A RAMP AT 35MPH THE VEHICLE MADE A CLUNKING NOISE, AND THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TURNED INWARD AND LOCKED UP. DEALER SAID THE VEHICLE NEEDED PINS AND BOLTS FOR THE ROD. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Steering

PINS THAT HOLD THE TIE ROD IN PLACE WERE NOT LOCATED ON THIS VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWY AT 35-40 MPH THE BOLT DISENGAGED, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP, AND LOSS OF STEERING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Steering

WHILE EXITING OFF A RAMP AT 35MPH THE VEHICLE MADE A CLUNKING NOISE, AND THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TURNED INWARD AND LOCKED UP. DEALER SAID THE VEHICLE NEEDED PINS AND BOLTS FOR THE ROD. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Steering

PINS THAT HOLD THE TIE ROD IN PLACE WERE NOT LOCATED ON THIS VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWY AT 35-40 MPH THE BOLT DISENGAGED, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP, AND LOSS OF STEERING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Electrical System Fire

TAIL LIGHTS LOCATED IN THE REAR WINDOW SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN THE WIRING, AND RESULTING IN A FIRE IN THE SOCKET. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PULLING INTO A YARD VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Electrical System Fire

TAIL LIGHTS LOCATED IN THE REAR WINDOW SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN THE WIRING, AND RESULTING IN A FIRE IN THE SOCKET. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PULLING INTO A YARD VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Electrical System

INLINE FUSE FUSE TO GAS TANK IS BLOWING OUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH WITH FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Electrical System

INLINE FUSE FUSE TO GAS TANK IS BLOWING OUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH WITH FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'A AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT STOPPED WORKING. WIRES WERE HANGING OUT OF THE CABLE AT THE DOOR. THE WIRES WERE COATED WITH GREASE. HAD CONTACTED MANUFACTURER & DEALER & WAS INFORMED NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

A CRACK IN THE FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE TAILPIPE AND THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR. VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 92V117000. REPAIRES MADE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE AT THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'A AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT STOPPED WORKING. WIRES WERE HANGING OUT OF THE CABLE AT THE DOOR. THE WIRES WERE COATED WITH GREASE. HAD CONTACTED MANUFACTURER & DEALER & WAS INFORMED NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

A CRACK IN THE FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE TAILPIPE AND THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR. VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 92V117000. REPAIRES MADE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE AT THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Electrical System

ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, DIDN'T START. BUT, THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING EVEN AFTER THE KEY WAS REMOVED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Electrical System

ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, DIDN'T START. BUT, THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING EVEN AFTER THE KEY WAS REMOVED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Electrical System

ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, DIDN'T START. BUT, THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING EVEN AFTER THE KEY WAS REMOVED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Electrical System

ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, DIDN'T START. BUT, THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING EVEN AFTER THE KEY WAS REMOVED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Air Bags

DESIGN OF MOTOR RESTAINT WILL ALWAYS FAIL. UPON RETRACTION, RUBBERIZED CORD WILL EVENTUALLY PULL OUT!

Sep 3, 1999 Air Bags

DESIGN OF MOTOR RESTAINT WILL ALWAYS FAIL. UPON RETRACTION, RUBBERIZED CORD WILL EVENTUALLY PULL OUT!

Aug 26, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT IS STUCK FORWARD AND WON'T RETRACT OUT OF FORWARD POSITION. *AK

Aug 26, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT IS STUCK FORWARD AND WON'T RETRACT OUT OF FORWARD POSITION. *AK

Aug 23, 1999 Wheels Crash

CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE FIXED AFTER AN ACCIDENT AND NOTICED THAT LUGS: NUTS AND BOLTS WERE MISSING FROM THE CAR. *AK

Aug 23, 1999 Wheels Crash

CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE FIXED AFTER AN ACCIDENT AND NOTICED THAT LUGS: NUTS AND BOLTS WERE MISSING FROM THE CAR. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL PUMP FAILED, AND ELECTRICAL WIRING TO FUEL PUMP AND WIRING UNDER DASH MELTED. ALSO, TWO SETS OF WIRING TO HEADLIGHTS MELTED TO BARE WIRE. HIGH CURRENT OVERHEATED THE WIRING. CONTACED FORD. AND VEHICLE IS ALMOST TOTALLED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION...

Aug 3, 1999 Electrical System Fire

FUEL PUMP FAILED, AND ELECTRICAL WIRING TO FUEL PUMP AND WIRING UNDER DASH MELTED. ALSO, TWO SETS OF WIRING TO HEADLIGHTS MELTED TO BARE WIRE. HIGH CURRENT OVERHEATED THE WIRING. CONTACED FORD. AND VEHICLE IS ALMOST TOTALLED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION...

Aug 3, 1999 Electrical System Fire

FUEL PUMP FAILED, AND ELECTRICAL WIRING TO FUEL PUMP AND WIRING UNDER DASH MELTED. ALSO, TWO SETS OF WIRING TO HEADLIGHTS MELTED TO BARE WIRE. HIGH CURRENT OVERHEATED THE WIRING. CONTACED FORD. AND VEHICLE IS ALMOST TOTALLED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION...

Aug 3, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL PUMP FAILED, AND ELECTRICAL WIRING TO FUEL PUMP AND WIRING UNDER DASH MELTED. ALSO, TWO SETS OF WIRING TO HEADLIGHTS MELTED TO BARE WIRE. HIGH CURRENT OVERHEATED THE WIRING. CONTACED FORD. AND VEHICLE IS ALMOST TOTALLED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION...

Aug 3, 1999 Electrical System Fire

FUEL PUMP FAILED, AND ELECTRICAL WIRING TO FUEL PUMP AND WIRING UNDER DASH MELTED. ALSO, TWO SETS OF WIRING TO HEADLIGHTS MELTED TO BARE WIRE. HIGH CURRENT OVERHEATED THE WIRING. CONTACED FORD. AND VEHICLE IS ALMOST TOTALLED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION...

Aug 3, 1999 Electrical System Fire

FUEL PUMP FAILED, AND ELECTRICAL WIRING TO FUEL PUMP AND WIRING UNDER DASH MELTED. ALSO, TWO SETS OF WIRING TO HEADLIGHTS MELTED TO BARE WIRE. HIGH CURRENT OVERHEATED THE WIRING. CONTACED FORD. AND VEHICLE IS ALMOST TOTALLED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION...

Jul 29, 1999 Steering

THE DRAPER PULLEY BROKE AND SNAPPED, CAUSING POWER STEERING BELT TO BRAKE, RESULTING IN NO POWER STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Steering

THE DRAPER PULLEY BROKE AND SNAPPED, CAUSING POWER STEERING BELT TO BRAKE, RESULTING IN NO POWER STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Jul 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERFERENCE OCCURS BETWEEN THE BOLT THAT SECURES A FUEL LINE SHIELD TO THE LOWER PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 90VO76000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERFERENCE OCCURS BETWEEN THE BOLT THAT SECURES A FUEL LINE SHIELD TO THE LOWER PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 90VO76000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT HAS COME OUT OF THE HOLDER AND HAS FALLEN DOWN. NM

Jul 20, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT HAS COME OUT OF THE HOLDER AND HAS FALLEN DOWN. NM

Jul 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THEIR ARE THREE BRAKE LIGHTS. FROM WITHIN THE CENTER LIGHT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT BECAUSE BRAKE LIGHT MELTED THE PLASTIC. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED BOTH STEERING TIE RODS. *AK

Jul 9, 1999 Steering

THEIR ARE THREE BRAKE LIGHTS. FROM WITHIN THE CENTER LIGHT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT BECAUSE BRAKE LIGHT MELTED THE PLASTIC. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED BOTH STEERING TIE RODS. *AK

Jul 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THEIR ARE THREE BRAKE LIGHTS. FROM WITHIN THE CENTER LIGHT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT BECAUSE BRAKE LIGHT MELTED THE PLASTIC. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED BOTH STEERING TIE RODS. *AK

Jul 9, 1999 Steering

THEIR ARE THREE BRAKE LIGHTS. FROM WITHIN THE CENTER LIGHT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT BECAUSE BRAKE LIGHT MELTED THE PLASTIC. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED BOTH STEERING TIE RODS. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WITH REGARD FUEL LINES AND THROTTLE LINKAGES; IT IS POSSIBLE VEHICLE HAS BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS SO THAT I CAN HAVE THEM FIXED. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS CAR? IT WASN'T UNTIL YESTERDAY THAT I FOUND THIS GREAT INFORMATIONAL WEB-SITE THAT I CAME ACROSS THIS INFORMATION. I TH...

Jul 6, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WITH REGARD FUEL LINES AND THROTTLE LINKAGES; IT IS POSSIBLE VEHICLE HAS BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS SO THAT I CAN HAVE THEM FIXED. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS CAR? IT WASN'T UNTIL YESTERDAY THAT I FOUND THIS GREAT INFORMATIONAL WEB-SITE THAT I CAME ACROSS THIS INFORMATION. I TH...

Jul 6, 1999 Electrical System

THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING EXPERIENCED FAILURE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (93V057000). HOWEVER, REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE DUE TO THE RECALL NOTICE, BUT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. *YC

Jul 6, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WITH REGARD FUEL LINES AND THROTTLE LINKAGES; IT IS POSSIBLE VEHICLE HAS BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS SO THAT I CAN HAVE THEM FIXED. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS CAR? IT WASN'T UNTIL YESTERDAY THAT I FOUND THIS GREAT INFORMATIONAL WEB-SITE THAT I CAME ACROSS THIS INFORMATION. I TH...

Jul 6, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WITH REGARD FUEL LINES AND THROTTLE LINKAGES; IT IS POSSIBLE VEHICLE HAS BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS SO THAT I CAN HAVE THEM FIXED. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS CAR? IT WASN'T UNTIL YESTERDAY THAT I FOUND THIS GREAT INFORMATIONAL WEB-SITE THAT I CAME ACROSS THIS INFORMATION. I TH...

Jul 6, 1999 Electrical System

THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING EXPERIENCED FAILURE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (93V057000). HOWEVER, REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE DUE TO THE RECALL NOTICE, BUT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. *YC

Jun 24, 1999 Suspension

THE TRAILING ARM SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Jun 24, 1999 Suspension

THE TRAILING ARM SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTWHICH SPREAD UNDER THE BACK SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTWHICH SPREAD UNDER THE BACK SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Suspension

THE REAR SPRINGS BROKE. HAD NO WARNING. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC, WHO NOTICED THE BROKEN REAR SPRINGS. THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT SPRINGS. THE REAR SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Suspension

THE REAR SPRINGS BROKE. HAD NO WARNING. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC, WHO NOTICED THE BROKEN REAR SPRINGS. THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT SPRINGS. THE REAR SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 15, 1999 Exterior Lighting

REAR WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT SHORTED CAUSING SMOKE.

Apr 15, 1999 Exterior Lighting

REAR WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT SHORTED CAUSING SMOKE.

Apr 7, 1999 Suspension

STEERING COLUMN CAME APART AND THE SHAFT WAS LOOSE CAUSING STEERING DIFFICULTY PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. (91E-019)

Apr 7, 1999 Seat Belts

SEATBELTS PERFORM POORLY.

Apr 7, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH STICKS.

Apr 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STUCK PRIOR TO RECALL. (90V-076))

Apr 7, 1999 Suspension

STEERING COLUMN CAME APART AND THE SHAFT WAS LOOSE CAUSING STEERING DIFFICULTY PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. (91E-019)

Apr 7, 1999 Seat Belts

SEATBELTS PERFORM POORLY.

Apr 7, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH STICKS.

Apr 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STUCK PRIOR TO RECALL. (90V-076))

Mar 1, 1999 Seat Belts

I HAVE ANOTHER ESCORT A 1996 4 DOOR AND THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED ON IT ALSO

Mar 1, 1999 Seat Belts

I HAVE ANOTHER ESCORT A 1996 4 DOOR AND THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED ON IT ALSO

Feb 16, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTE DFOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTE DFOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Exterior Lighting

REAR BRAKE LIGHT GETS HOT, CAUSING THE PLASTIC COVER TO DRIP ALL OVER PASSENGER'S IN THE REAR. ALSO, THERE IS AN ODOR WITHIN THE VEHICLE, AND SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE LIGHT. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Exterior Lighting

REAR BRAKE LIGHT GETS HOT, CAUSING THE PLASTIC COVER TO DRIP ALL OVER PASSENGER'S IN THE REAR. ALSO, THERE IS AN ODOR WITHIN THE VEHICLE, AND SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE LIGHT. *AK

Jan 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 1/19/1999 I WAS STRANDED WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START. MY HUSBAND CHECKED THE FUEL INJECTION FUSE AND REPLACED IT. HE GOT IT HOME AND IT REFUSED TO START. HE THEN DISCOVERED A GAS LEAK. WE HAD IT TOWED TO LEE ADAMS TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER. THEY CALLED US AND TOLD US THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN A...

Jan 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 1/19/1999 I WAS STRANDED WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START. MY HUSBAND CHECKED THE FUEL INJECTION FUSE AND REPLACED IT. HE GOT IT HOME AND IT REFUSED TO START. HE THEN DISCOVERED A GAS LEAK. WE HAD IT TOWED TO LEE ADAMS TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER. THEY CALLED US AND TOLD US THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN A...

Jan 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 1/19/1999 I WAS STRANDED WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START. MY HUSBAND CHECKED THE FUEL INJECTION FUSE AND REPLACED IT. HE GOT IT HOME AND IT REFUSED TO START. HE THEN DISCOVERED A GAS LEAK. WE HAD IT TOWED TO LEE ADAMS TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER. THEY CALLED US AND TOLD US THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN A...

Jan 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 1/19/1999 I WAS STRANDED WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START. MY HUSBAND CHECKED THE FUEL INJECTION FUSE AND REPLACED IT. HE GOT IT HOME AND IT REFUSED TO START. HE THEN DISCOVERED A GAS LEAK. WE HAD IT TOWED TO LEE ADAMS TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER. THEY CALLED US AND TOLD US THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN A...

Jan 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 1/19/1999 I WAS STRANDED WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START. MY HUSBAND CHECKED THE FUEL INJECTION FUSE AND REPLACED IT. HE GOT IT HOME AND IT REFUSED TO START. HE THEN DISCOVERED A GAS LEAK. WE HAD IT TOWED TO LEE ADAMS TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER. THEY CALLED US AND TOLD US THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN A...

Jan 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 1/19/1999 I WAS STRANDED WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START. MY HUSBAND CHECKED THE FUEL INJECTION FUSE AND REPLACED IT. HE GOT IT HOME AND IT REFUSED TO START. HE THEN DISCOVERED A GAS LEAK. WE HAD IT TOWED TO LEE ADAMS TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER. THEY CALLED US AND TOLD US THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN A...

Jan 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAK FROM THE SEAMS OF THE FUEL TANK.

Jan 21, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION DOES NOT ALWAYS TURN, OR TURNS BUT DOES NOT START THE CAR.

Jan 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAK FROM THE SEAMS OF THE FUEL TANK.

Jan 21, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION DOES NOT ALWAYS TURN, OR TURNS BUT DOES NOT START THE CAR.

Jan 11, 1999 Seat Belts

TRACK GETS STUCK ABOUT HALFWAY AND THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS ON. CONSUMER NOT STRAPPED IN SAFELY. BELT DOES NOT GO BACK PROPERLY. WHEN TRACK IS ALL THE WAY BACK, IT HAS TO BE RELEASED MANUALLY. DEALER CONTACTED AND NO WARRANTY. REPAIRS WOULD BE A OWNERS EXPENSE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER...

Jan 11, 1999 Seat Belts

TRACK GETS STUCK ABOUT HALFWAY AND THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS ON. CONSUMER NOT STRAPPED IN SAFELY. BELT DOES NOT GO BACK PROPERLY. WHEN TRACK IS ALL THE WAY BACK, IT HAS TO BE RELEASED MANUALLY. DEALER CONTACTED AND NO WARRANTY. REPAIRS WOULD BE A OWNERS EXPENSE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER...

Dec 31, 1998 Seat Belts

STU TISCHLER REPORTS. ALL SEAT BELTS,SHOULDER AND LAP, DON'T RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER IN ALL POSITIONS. THEY GIVE WHEN TUGGED ON. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 31, 1998 Seat Belts

STU TISCHLER REPORTS. ALL SEAT BELTS,SHOULDER AND LAP, DON'T RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER IN ALL POSITIONS. THEY GIVE WHEN TUGGED ON. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 8, 1998 Seat Belts Fire

VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE WIRING IN THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM.

Dec 8, 1998 Seat Belts Fire

VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE WIRING IN THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM.

Dec 3, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE KEEPS REGISTERING FULL. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

Dec 3, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE KEEPS REGISTERING FULL. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Electrical System

WAS PULLING AWAY FROM STOP LIGHT WHEN BLACK SMOKE APPEARED FROM DASHBOARD. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD, & CALLED FOR TOW TRUCK. VEHICLE AT MECHANIC. WIRING FROM FUEL PUMP HAD SHORTED OUT. WIRING HARNESS HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Electrical System

WAS PULLING AWAY FROM STOP LIGHT WHEN BLACK SMOKE APPEARED FROM DASHBOARD. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD, & CALLED FOR TOW TRUCK. VEHICLE AT MECHANIC. WIRING FROM FUEL PUMP HAD SHORTED OUT. WIRING HARNESS HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY THE VEHICLE JUST CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY THE VEHICLE JUST CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS THAT MELTED, CAUSING CRACKS TO DEVELOP ON THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL RETURN SENDING UNIT WHICH CAUSED A FIRE (RECALL #92V117). MANUFACTURER STATED THIS VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER RECALL. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS THAT MELTED, CAUSING CRACKS TO DEVELOP ON THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL RETURN SENDING UNIT WHICH CAUSED A FIRE (RECALL #92V117). MANUFACTURER STATED THIS VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER RECALL. *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON STREET, STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, LIGHT CHANGED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE./ REPAIRMAN INFORMED CONSUMER THAT A PART IN TRANSMISSION WORE OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO MOVE. *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON STREET, STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, LIGHT CHANGED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE./ REPAIRMAN INFORMED CONSUMER THAT A PART IN TRANSMISSION WORE OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO MOVE. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 27, 1998 Structure Fire

ALSO, MY ESCORT HAS HAD A WATER LEAK FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. WHEN I CONTACT KEY FOR, I WAS TOLD THAT NO OTHER REPORTS OF THIS KIND HAD BEEN MADE. WHEN I CONTACTED A LOCAL BODY SHOP, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS COMMON IN ESCORTS AND THAT THE FORD COMPANY WAS AWARE OF THIS, BUT NO EFFORT WAS BEING DONE...

Aug 27, 1998 Structure Fire

ALSO, MY ESCORT HAS HAD A WATER LEAK FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. WHEN I CONTACT KEY FOR, I WAS TOLD THAT NO OTHER REPORTS OF THIS KIND HAD BEEN MADE. WHEN I CONTACTED A LOCAL BODY SHOP, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS COMMON IN ESCORTS AND THAT THE FORD COMPANY WAS AWARE OF THIS, BUT NO EFFORT WAS BEING DONE...

Aug 10, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

MSS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HESITATE/STALL.

Aug 10, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

MSS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HESITATE/STALL.

Jul 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOCATION OF FUEL LINE WHICH IS NEAR SWAY BAR AREA ON VEHICLE CAUSES FUEL LINES TO DEVELOP PIN HOLES, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAK. *AK

Jul 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOCATION OF FUEL LINE WHICH IS NEAR SWAY BAR AREA ON VEHICLE CAUSES FUEL LINES TO DEVELOP PIN HOLES, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAK. *AK

Jul 10, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT DEVELOPED A SHORT, PLASTIC COMPONENTS WERE MELTED AND FUEL LEAKED FROM TANK.

Jul 10, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT DEVELOPED A SHORT, PLASTIC COMPONENTS WERE MELTED AND FUEL LEAKED FROM TANK.

Jun 30, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN ENTERING VEHICLE THE BELT WILL NOT RETRACT OR SLIDE FOR THE LOCK DOWN POSITION FOR ENTRY, NOW THE BELT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE DRIVER'S SIDE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN ENTERING VEHICLE THE BELT WILL NOT RETRACT OR SLIDE FOR THE LOCK DOWN POSITION FOR ENTRY, NOW THE BELT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE DRIVER'S SIDE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *AK

Jun 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL # 92V117000 FUEL SYSTEM. WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL OR CLOSE TO FULL, FUEL LEAKS FROM THE TANK. PROBLEM CORRECTED UNDER RECALL IN DECEMBER OF 1992. THE FUEL TANK HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR ABOUT ONE MONTH. DEALER NOT WILLING TO CORRECT PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE. *AK

Jun 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL # 92V117000 FUEL SYSTEM. WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL OR CLOSE TO FULL, FUEL LEAKS FROM THE TANK. PROBLEM CORRECTED UNDER RECALL IN DECEMBER OF 1992. THE FUEL TANK HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR ABOUT ONE MONTH. DEALER NOT WILLING TO CORRECT PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE. *AK

Jun 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, SMOKE COMES FROM THE THIRD REAR BRAKE LIGHT. DEALER FOUND AN OIL PAN GASKET LEAK, AND STATED THAT THIS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. OWNER STILL EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUING TO SMOKE. OWNER HAS DISCONNECTED THE BRAKE LI...

Jun 8, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, SMOKE COMES FROM THE THIRD REAR BRAKE LIGHT. DEALER FOUND AN OIL PAN GASKET LEAK, AND STATED THAT THIS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. OWNER STILL EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUING TO SMOKE. OWNER HAS DISCONNECTED THE BRAKE LI...

Jun 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, SMOKE COMES FROM THE THIRD REAR BRAKE LIGHT. DEALER FOUND AN OIL PAN GASKET LEAK, AND STATED THAT THIS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. OWNER STILL EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUING TO SMOKE. OWNER HAS DISCONNECTED THE BRAKE LI...

Jun 8, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, SMOKE COMES FROM THE THIRD REAR BRAKE LIGHT. DEALER FOUND AN OIL PAN GASKET LEAK, AND STATED THAT THIS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. OWNER STILL EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUING TO SMOKE. OWNER HAS DISCONNECTED THE BRAKE LI...

Jun 5, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT BULB MELTED THE SOCKET.

Jun 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED.

Jun 5, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT BULB MELTED THE SOCKET.

Jun 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED.

May 12, 1998 Electrical System

ROLL PINS SECURING IGNITION LOCK FAILED.

May 12, 1998 Electrical System

ROLL PINS SECURING IGNITION LOCK FAILED.

May 5, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVIG SOMETHING INVOLVING THE GEAR SLIPPED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION WHICH BROKE THE CASE AND THE SHAFT. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED IN THE ROAD, AND THAT IS A SAFTY DEFECT. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, AND WILL NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM. *AK

May 5, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVIG SOMETHING INVOLVING THE GEAR SLIPPED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION WHICH BROKE THE CASE AND THE SHAFT. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED IN THE ROAD, AND THAT IS A SAFTY DEFECT. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, AND WILL NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Exterior Lighting

SOCKET IN THE MIDDLE TAIL LIGHT IN THE BACK WINDOW MELTED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Exterior Lighting

SOCKET IN THE MIDDLE TAIL LIGHT IN THE BACK WINDOW MELTED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 14, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A COLLISION.

Apr 14, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A COLLISION.

Mar 31, 1998 Tires

TIRES FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Mar 31, 1998 Tires

TIRES FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Mar 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANK SHAFT SENSOR CORRODED.

Mar 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANK SHAFT SENSOR CORRODED.

Feb 24, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 24, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 10, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER SMELLED ELECTRICAL SMOKE IN VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE, WHERE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL WAS FLOWING OUT OF FUEL TANK BECAUSE THE WIRES THAT LEAD UP TO THE FUEL SENSOR WERE BURNING WHICH BURNED A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK, AND STARTED T...

Feb 10, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER SMELLED ELECTRICAL SMOKE IN VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE, WHERE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL WAS FLOWING OUT OF FUEL TANK BECAUSE THE WIRES THAT LEAD UP TO THE FUEL SENSOR WERE BURNING WHICH BURNED A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK, AND STARTED T...

Jan 26, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP CAUSED THE MELTING OF THE WIRE HARNESS, RESULTIN GIN A FIRE.

Jan 26, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP CAUSED THE MELTING OF THE WIRE HARNESS, RESULTIN GIN A FIRE.

Jan 23, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING 20 TO 30 MPH, AND UPON IMPACT THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO ENGAGE, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO BE PUSHED INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Jan 23, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING 20 TO 30 MPH, AND UPON IMPACT THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO ENGAGE, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO BE PUSHED INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Jan 14, 1998 Seat Belts

THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT. THE BELT IS STUCK IN THE BACK POSITION AND WILL NOT COME FORWARD. THE OWNER REPLACED THE BELT 2 YEARS AGO FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jan 14, 1998 Seat Belts

THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT. THE BELT IS STUCK IN THE BACK POSITION AND WILL NOT COME FORWARD. THE OWNER REPLACED THE BELT 2 YEARS AGO FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jan 10, 1998 Seat Belts

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH BOTH DOORS OPENED, AND RIGHT SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CAME BACK, TRAPPING 7-YEAR OLD CHILD, WHO SUSTAINED BRUISES ON HIS THROAT AND NECK. REAR BELT WAS REPLACED, BUT FAILED AGAIN WITHIN 6 MONTHS. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT GOT CAUGHT HALF WAY IN TRACK AND NO LONGER WORKS...

Jan 10, 1998 Seat Belts

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH BOTH DOORS OPENED, AND RIGHT SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CAME BACK, TRAPPING 7-YEAR OLD CHILD, WHO SUSTAINED BRUISES ON HIS THROAT AND NECK. REAR BELT WAS REPLACED, BUT FAILED AGAIN WITHIN 6 MONTHS. IN ADDITION, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT GOT CAUGHT HALF WAY IN TRACK AND NO LONGER WORKS...

Jan 9, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT DID NOT HOLD DRIVER DURING A COLLISION. DRIVER'S CHEST HIT THE RIM OF THE STEERING WHEEL, RESULTING IN AN INJURY.

Jan 9, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT DID NOT HOLD DRIVER DURING A COLLISION. DRIVER'S CHEST HIT THE RIM OF THE STEERING WHEEL, RESULTING IN AN INJURY.

Dec 18, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK AT FULL THROTTLE AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE.

Dec 18, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK AT FULL THROTTLE AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE.

Nov 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP IN THE FUEL TANK CRACKED, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT AND CAUSING A FIRE. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS FAILURE CAUSED BURNING, THIS WAS A RECALL RELATED FAILURE, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, DEALER INSTALLED A FUSE TO THE NEW HARNESS TO PREVENT BURNING.

Nov 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP IN THE FUEL TANK CRACKED, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT AND CAUSING A FIRE. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS FAILURE CAUSED BURNING, THIS WAS A RECALL RELATED FAILURE, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, DEALER INSTALLED A FUSE TO THE NEW HARNESS TO PREVENT BURNING.

Oct 22, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS.

Oct 22, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS.

Oct 21, 1997 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. ALSO, IGNITION LOCK MOVES AROUND AND KEY DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. *AK

Oct 21, 1997 Electrical System

POWER DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. ALSO, IGNITION LOCK MOVES AROUND AND KEY DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. *AK

Oct 21, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHEN IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED.OWNER NOTES THAT DEALER NOTED VEHICLE TRIED TO START BY ITSELF WITH IGNITION TURNED OFF. *AK

Oct 21, 1997 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. ALSO, IGNITION LOCK MOVES AROUND AND KEY DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. *AK

Oct 21, 1997 Electrical System

POWER DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. ALSO, IGNITION LOCK MOVES AROUND AND KEY DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. *AK

Oct 21, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHEN IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED.OWNER NOTES THAT DEALER NOTED VEHICLE TRIED TO START BY ITSELF WITH IGNITION TURNED OFF. *AK

Oct 8, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDER DASHBOARD, WIRNG HARNESS WIRES BURNT, TRACED BURNT WIRES TO SENDING UNIT WHERE SHORTED OUT, WIRES REPLACED BY AUTO REPAIR SHOP, NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL #92V117000. *AK

Oct 8, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDER DASHBOARD, WIRNG HARNESS WIRES BURNT, TRACED BURNT WIRES TO SENDING UNIT WHERE SHORTED OUT, WIRES REPLACED BY AUTO REPAIR SHOP, NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL #92V117000. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ALSO REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ALSO REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ALSO REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ALSO REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Sep 26, 1997 Seat Belts

PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEAT BELTS FAILED 3 TIMES. *AK

Sep 26, 1997 Seat Belts

PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEAT BELTS FAILED 3 TIMES. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DESIGN OF VEHICLES EXHAUST SYSTEM ALLOWS EXHAUST CONDENSATION TO DRIP DIRECTLY ONTO THE TRAILER ARM, WHICH CAUSED THE TRAILING ARM TO RUST OUT.

Sep 12, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Structure

DOORS WON'T CLOSE PROPERLY.

Sep 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS CAP DOOR FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DESIGN OF VEHICLES EXHAUST SYSTEM ALLOWS EXHAUST CONDENSATION TO DRIP DIRECTLY ONTO THE TRAILER ARM, WHICH CAUSED THE TRAILING ARM TO RUST OUT.

Sep 12, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Structure

DOORS WON'T CLOSE PROPERLY.

Sep 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS CAP DOOR FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP SHORTED OUT IN THE GAS TANK AND MELTED THE WIRE ALL THE WAY TO THE DASHBOARD. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP SHORTED OUT IN THE GAS TANK AND MELTED THE WIRE ALL THE WAY TO THE DASHBOARD. *AK

Aug 27, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS JAMMED, PREVENTING THE SEAT BELTS FROM TRAVELING ALONG THE PATH FROM AN OPEN TO A CLOSED/SECURE POSITION. REPLACED THE MOTORIZED BELTS. *AK

Aug 27, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS JAMMED, PREVENTING THE SEAT BELTS FROM TRAVELING ALONG THE PATH FROM AN OPEN TO A CLOSED/SECURE POSITION. REPLACED THE MOTORIZED BELTS. *AK

Aug 26, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE ARE GAS FUMES COMING FROM VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE . MANUFACTURER INFORMED OWNER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED THE IN THE RECALL. *AK

Aug 26, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE ARE GAS FUMES COMING FROM VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE . MANUFACTURER INFORMED OWNER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED THE IN THE RECALL. *AK

Aug 11, 1997 Seat Belts

VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT BELT WILL SOMETIMES WORK AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT THE SEAT BELT WILL STOP HALF WAY WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR. *AK *JB

Aug 11, 1997 Seat Belts

VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT BELT WILL SOMETIMES WORK AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT THE SEAT BELT WILL STOP HALF WAY WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR. *AK *JB

Aug 8, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED/REPLACED, REPLACEMENT SLIPS.

Aug 8, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED/REPLACED, REPLACEMENT SLIPS.

Aug 7, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILS CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING.

Aug 7, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILS CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING.

Jul 14, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WIRES/BULBS ARE CORRODED, PLASTIC CASING GOING AROUND LIGHT FIXTURE MELTED, NOT CHECKED BY DEALER. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WIRES/BULBS ARE CORRODED, PLASTIC CASING GOING AROUND LIGHT FIXTURE MELTED, NOT CHECKED BY DEALER. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER PASSIVE RESTRAINTS: SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE IS INOPERATIVE, MOTOR STOPPED WORKING BELT IS JAMMED. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND THEY SAY IT WAS JAMMMED AND THEY HAD TO REPALCE THE ENTIRE UNIT.

Jun 27, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER PASSIVE RESTRAINTS: SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE IS INOPERATIVE, MOTOR STOPPED WORKING BELT IS JAMMED. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND THEY SAY IT WAS JAMMMED AND THEY HAD TO REPALCE THE ENTIRE UNIT.

Jun 9, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE FAULTY IGNITION SYSTEM CAUGHT ON FIRE.FIRE WAS DUE TO A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Jun 9, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE FAULTY IGNITION SYSTEM CAUGHT ON FIRE.FIRE WAS DUE TO A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Jun 3, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE BELT IS STUCKED IN THE MIDDLE OF RETRACTOR. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Jun 3, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE BELT IS STUCKED IN THE MIDDLE OF RETRACTOR. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

May 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHILE PERSON WAS DRIVING BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT CAR STILL CONTINUED TO MOVE. PERSON HIT CAR AN HILL THEN CAR STOPPED. *AK

May 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHILE PERSON WAS DRIVING BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT CAR STILL CONTINUED TO MOVE. PERSON HIT CAR AN HILL THEN CAR STOPPED. *AK

May 9, 1997 Steering

RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE.

May 9, 1997 Steering

RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE.

May 8, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S MOTOR BELT TRACKING FAILED.

May 8, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S MOTOR BELT TRACKING FAILED.

Apr 30, 1997 Seat Belts

LAP BELT BUCKLE FAILS TO LATCH.

Apr 30, 1997 Steering

RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE DUE TO WEAR.

Apr 30, 1997 Seat Belts

LAP BELT BUCKLE FAILS TO LATCH.

Apr 30, 1997 Steering

RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE DUE TO WEAR.

Apr 28, 1997 Steering

CONSUMER STATED WHEN DRIVING AT 30 TO 35 MPH THE RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD END BROKE WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A RAPID STOP. *AK

Apr 28, 1997 Steering

CONSUMER STATED WHEN DRIVING AT 30 TO 35 MPH THE RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD END BROKE WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A RAPID STOP. *AK

Apr 22, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING SMOKE.

Apr 22, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING SMOKE.

Apr 17, 1997 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELT TRACK CABLE BROKE, MAKING THE DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT INOPERABLE. *AK

Apr 17, 1997 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELT TRACK CABLE BROKE, MAKING THE DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT INOPERABLE. *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP REPLACED.

Apr 14, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAKS.

Apr 14, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP REPLACED.

Apr 14, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAKS.

Mar 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Mar 28, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL GOT CAUGHT UNDER POORLY DESIGNED FLOOR MAT, CAUSING ACCELERATOR TO STICK.

Mar 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAK.

Mar 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Mar 28, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL GOT CAUGHT UNDER POORLY DESIGNED FLOOR MAT, CAUSING ACCELERATOR TO STICK.

Mar 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAK.

Mar 18, 1997 Electrical System Fire

OWNER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HER WIRING HARNESS, SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED. WHEN OWNER GOT VEHICLE BACK IT CAUGHT FIRE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT THE WORK HAD NEVER BEEN DONE.MFG RECALL 94B55.

Mar 18, 1997 Electrical System Fire

OWNER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HER WIRING HARNESS, SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED. WHEN OWNER GOT VEHICLE BACK IT CAUGHT FIRE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT THE WORK HAD NEVER BEEN DONE.MFG RECALL 94B55.

Mar 13, 1997 Seat Belts

GETTING INTO VEHICLE, THE MOTORIZED BELT FAILED TO WORK; TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, INFORMED IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIMES & COSTS $400 TO FIX. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Seat Belts

GETTING INTO VEHICLE, THE MOTORIZED BELT FAILED TO WORK; TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, INFORMED IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIMES & COSTS $400 TO FIX. *AK

Mar 11, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM REAR END BECAUSE A WELD SEPARATED NEAR GAS TANK, COULD BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *AK

Mar 11, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM REAR END BECAUSE A WELD SEPARATED NEAR GAS TANK, COULD BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN TRYING TO TURN THE CAR OFF THE CYCLE COME APART FROM THE CAR, SOMETIMES THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION . *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN TRYING TO TURN THE CAR OFF THE CYCLE COME APART FROM THE CAR, SOMETIMES THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION . *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE DRIVER DURING A REAREND ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE NECK/SHOULDER/CHEST INJURIES AND A BROKEN STERNIUM. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE DRIVER DURING A REAREND ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE NECK/SHOULDER/CHEST INJURIES AND A BROKEN STERNIUM. *AK

Jan 29, 1997 Electrical System

THE IGNITION PIN FALLS OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT ON MY VEHICLE, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THE RECALL STATES REGARDING IGNITION ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER. *AK

Jan 29, 1997 Electrical System

THE IGNITION PIN FALLS OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT ON MY VEHICLE, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THE RECALL STATES REGARDING IGNITION ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE FUEL T PUMP AND CAUSED A FIRE. THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SHOULDER STRAPS TIGHTENED TOO MUCH AND TOO QUICKLY ALMOST STRANGLING DRIVER'S WIFE; ALSO, STARTER , SITUATED IN A "HEAT SINK" BENEATH MANIFOLD/NEXT TO FIREWALL, OVERHEATED AND BURNED ITSELF OUT. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Electrical System

MOTORIZED SHOULDER STRAPS TIGHTENED TOO MUCH AND TOO QUICKLY ALMOST STRANGLING DRIVER'S WIFE; ALSO, STARTER , SITUATED IN A "HEAT SINK" BENEATH MANIFOLD/NEXT TO FIREWALL, OVERHEATED AND BURNED ITSELF OUT. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE FUEL T PUMP AND CAUSED A FIRE. THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SHOULDER STRAPS TIGHTENED TOO MUCH AND TOO QUICKLY ALMOST STRANGLING DRIVER'S WIFE; ALSO, STARTER , SITUATED IN A "HEAT SINK" BENEATH MANIFOLD/NEXT TO FIREWALL, OVERHEATED AND BURNED ITSELF OUT. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Electrical System

MOTORIZED SHOULDER STRAPS TIGHTENED TOO MUCH AND TOO QUICKLY ALMOST STRANGLING DRIVER'S WIFE; ALSO, STARTER , SITUATED IN A "HEAT SINK" BENEATH MANIFOLD/NEXT TO FIREWALL, OVERHEATED AND BURNED ITSELF OUT. *AK

Jan 14, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS.

Jan 14, 1997 Interior Lighting

DASHBOARD LIGHTS FOR RPMS WENT OUT.

Jan 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR STICKS.

Jan 14, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILS TO OPEN.

Jan 14, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS.

Jan 14, 1997 Interior Lighting

DASHBOARD LIGHTS FOR RPMS WENT OUT.

Jan 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR STICKS.

Jan 14, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILS TO OPEN.

Jan 9, 1997 Electrical System

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH SMOKE AND JUST SHUT DOWN. TOOK TO IT TO DEALER , REMOVED DASH STEERING COLUMN AND ALL HEATER ACCESSORIES AND FOUND MELTED WIRES IN STEERING COLUMN AND MAIN GROUND LUG AT FUSE BOX. *AK

Jan 9, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

UNPROTECTED FUEL PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT CAUSED WIRES TO BURN DUE TO AN OVERDRAW OF POWER.

Jan 9, 1997 Electrical System

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH SMOKE AND JUST SHUT DOWN. TOOK TO IT TO DEALER , REMOVED DASH STEERING COLUMN AND ALL HEATER ACCESSORIES AND FOUND MELTED WIRES IN STEERING COLUMN AND MAIN GROUND LUG AT FUSE BOX. *AK

Jan 9, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

UNPROTECTED FUEL PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT CAUSED WIRES TO BURN DUE TO AN OVERDRAW OF POWER.

Jan 7, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, IT WOULD STALL OR SHUT DOWN, WAS INFORMED IT WAS ELECTRICAL OR FUEL PUMP. *AK

Jan 7, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, IT WOULD STALL OR SHUT DOWN, WAS INFORMED IT WAS ELECTRICAL OR FUEL PUMP. *AK

Jan 7, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, IT WOULD STALL OR SHUT DOWN, WAS INFORMED IT WAS ELECTRICAL OR FUEL PUMP. *AK

Jan 7, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, IT WOULD STALL OR SHUT DOWN, WAS INFORMED IT WAS ELECTRICAL OR FUEL PUMP. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Equipment

THE JACK FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Equipment

THE JACK FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK

Dec 23, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE VEHIICLE WAS RUNNING, CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE TO TURN THE VEHIICLE OFF, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION .

Dec 23, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE VEHIICLE WAS RUNNING, CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE TO TURN THE VEHIICLE OFF, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION .

Dec 17, 1996 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION ON AND WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MPH; ALSO, IT SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING BURNING. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN SHE TURNS ON IGNITION THE VEHICLE HESITATES FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN SHE HAS TO WAIT FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE SHE CAN DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT ALSO S...

Dec 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION ON AND WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MPH; ALSO, IT SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING BURNING. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN SHE TURNS ON IGNITION THE VEHICLE HESITATES FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN SHE HAS TO WAIT FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE SHE CAN DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT ALSO S...

Dec 17, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP, SENDING UNIT TANK HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE WIRING TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Dec 17, 1996 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION ON AND WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MPH; ALSO, IT SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING BURNING. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN SHE TURNS ON IGNITION THE VEHICLE HESITATES FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN SHE HAS TO WAIT FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE SHE CAN DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT ALSO S...

Dec 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION ON AND WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MPH; ALSO, IT SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING BURNING. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN SHE TURNS ON IGNITION THE VEHICLE HESITATES FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN SHE HAS TO WAIT FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE SHE CAN DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT ALSO S...

Dec 17, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP, SENDING UNIT TANK HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE WIRING TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Dec 13, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Dec 13, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED.

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED.

Dec 2, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER KEPT ENGAGING WITH ENGINE RUNNING, WIRES UNDERHOOD BURNED OUT, FUSE STILL INTACT, NO SAFETY DEVICE TO CUT OFF SWITCH. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE STARTER SOLENOID WAS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THIS CAUSED A STRANGE SOUND UNDER THE HOOD, CONSUMER...

Dec 2, 1996 Power Train

STARTER KEPT ENGAGING WITH ENGINE RUNNING, WIRES UNDERHOOD BURNED OUT, FUSE STILL INTACT, NO SAFETY DEVICE TO CUT OFF SWITCH. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE STARTER SOLENOID WAS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THIS CAUSED A STRANGE SOUND UNDER THE HOOD, CONSUMER...

Dec 2, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER KEPT ENGAGING WITH ENGINE RUNNING, WIRES UNDERHOOD BURNED OUT, FUSE STILL INTACT, NO SAFETY DEVICE TO CUT OFF SWITCH. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE STARTER SOLENOID WAS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THIS CAUSED A STRANGE SOUND UNDER THE HOOD, CONSUMER...

Dec 2, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER KEPT ENGAGING WITH ENGINE RUNNING, WIRES UNDERHOOD BURNED OUT, FUSE STILL INTACT, NO SAFETY DEVICE TO CUT OFF SWITCH. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE STARTER SOLENOID WAS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THIS CAUSED A STRANGE SOUND UNDER THE HOOD, CONSUMER...

Dec 2, 1996 Power Train

STARTER KEPT ENGAGING WITH ENGINE RUNNING, WIRES UNDERHOOD BURNED OUT, FUSE STILL INTACT, NO SAFETY DEVICE TO CUT OFF SWITCH. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE STARTER SOLENOID WAS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THIS CAUSED A STRANGE SOUND UNDER THE HOOD, CONSUMER...

Dec 2, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER KEPT ENGAGING WITH ENGINE RUNNING, WIRES UNDERHOOD BURNED OUT, FUSE STILL INTACT, NO SAFETY DEVICE TO CUT OFF SWITCH. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE STARTER SOLENOID WAS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THIS CAUSED A STRANGE SOUND UNDER THE HOOD, CONSUMER...

Nov 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE NOTICING BURNING SMELL, NEXT DAY LIGHT ON DASH PANEL WENT HAYWIRE, THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, SPARKS CAME FROM UNDER DASH, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE NOTICING BURNING SMELL, NEXT DAY LIGHT ON DASH PANEL WENT HAYWIRE, THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, SPARKS CAME FROM UNDER DASH, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Steering

INNER TIE ROD FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD WHICH RESULTED IN THE OWNER BEING AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE IN FEAR OF HAVING A COLLISION. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Steering

INNER TIE ROD FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD WHICH RESULTED IN THE OWNER BEING AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE IN FEAR OF HAVING A COLLISION. *AK

Nov 13, 1996 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING RIGHT; ALSO THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS OFF ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING .*AK CONSUMER STATES FUEL GUAGE READS FULL ALL THE TIME, FRONT WHEEL BOUNCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR A VIBRATING SOUND, SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKIN...

Nov 13, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING RIGHT; ALSO THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS OFF ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING .*AK CONSUMER STATES FUEL GUAGE READS FULL ALL THE TIME, FRONT WHEEL BOUNCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR A VIBRATING SOUND, SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKIN...

Nov 13, 1996 Suspension

THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING RIGHT; ALSO THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS OFF ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING .*AK CONSUMER STATES FUEL GUAGE READS FULL ALL THE TIME, FRONT WHEEL BOUNCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR A VIBRATING SOUND, SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKIN...

Nov 13, 1996 Seat Belts

THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING RIGHT; ALSO THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS OFF ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING .*AK CONSUMER STATES FUEL GUAGE READS FULL ALL THE TIME, FRONT WHEEL BOUNCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR A VIBRATING SOUND, SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKIN...

Nov 13, 1996 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING RIGHT; ALSO THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS OFF ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING .*AK CONSUMER STATES FUEL GUAGE READS FULL ALL THE TIME, FRONT WHEEL BOUNCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR A VIBRATING SOUND, SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKIN...

Nov 13, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING RIGHT; ALSO THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS OFF ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING .*AK CONSUMER STATES FUEL GUAGE READS FULL ALL THE TIME, FRONT WHEEL BOUNCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR A VIBRATING SOUND, SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKIN...

Nov 13, 1996 Suspension

THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING RIGHT; ALSO THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS OFF ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING .*AK CONSUMER STATES FUEL GUAGE READS FULL ALL THE TIME, FRONT WHEEL BOUNCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR A VIBRATING SOUND, SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKIN...

Nov 13, 1996 Seat Belts

THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING RIGHT; ALSO THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS OFF ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING .*AK CONSUMER STATES FUEL GUAGE READS FULL ALL THE TIME, FRONT WHEEL BOUNCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR A VIBRATING SOUND, SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKIN...

Nov 6, 1996 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED.(1ST VEHICLE ON 601623)

Nov 6, 1996 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED.(1ST VEHICLE ON 601623)

Nov 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Nov 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Oct 31, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE IT OVERHEATED AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF EVEN WHEN KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION . THE IGNITION SWITCH BURNED UP. *AK

Oct 31, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE IT OVERHEATED AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF EVEN WHEN KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION . THE IGNITION SWITCH BURNED UP. *AK

Oct 28, 1996 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RETRACTOR. THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION. *AK

Oct 28, 1996 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RETRACTOR. THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION. *AK

Oct 16, 1996 Suspension

RIGHT REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

Oct 16, 1996 Suspension

RIGHT REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting Fire

BULB IN PLASTIC HOUSING OF HIGH MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT CAUGHT FIRE.

Oct 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting Fire

BULB IN PLASTIC HOUSING OF HIGH MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT CAUGHT FIRE.

Oct 7, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE GAS FUMES WITH CAUSE STILL UNDETECTED EVEN AFTER NUMEROUS PART CHANGES BY AREA DEALERSHIP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE GAS FUMES WITH CAUSE STILL UNDETECTED EVEN AFTER NUMEROUS PART CHANGES BY AREA DEALERSHIP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE STARTER WAS SMOKING AND THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE TURNED ON WITHOUT A KEY IN THE IGNITION.*AK

Oct 3, 1996 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE STARTER WAS SMOKING AND THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE TURNED ON WITHOUT A KEY IN THE IGNITION.*AK

Oct 3, 1996 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE STARTER WAS SMOKING AND THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE TURNED ON WITHOUT A KEY IN THE IGNITION.*AK

Oct 3, 1996 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE STARTER WAS SMOKING AND THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE TURNED ON WITHOUT A KEY IN THE IGNITION.*AK

Oct 1, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE.

Oct 1, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE.

Sep 16, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE CAR USED, THE RECALL HAD BEEN REPAIRED BEFORE HAND. NOW THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM THAT WAS REPAIRED UNDER THAT RECALL 92V117000. *AK *SLC

Sep 16, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE CAR USED, THE RECALL HAD BEEN REPAIRED BEFORE HAND. NOW THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM THAT WAS REPAIRED UNDER THAT RECALL 92V117000. *AK *SLC

Sep 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE IN THE DASH AREA WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED.*AK

Sep 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE IN THE DASH AREA WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED.*AK

Sep 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO MELT, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE TURNED IGNITION OFF AND REMOVED KEY, ENGINE STILL CONTINUED TO RUN, KEY WAS PLACED BACK IN IGNITION IN AN ATTEMPT TO TURN IT OFF, VEHICLE MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR...

Sep 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO MELT, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE TURNED IGNITION OFF AND REMOVED KEY, ENGINE STILL CONTINUED TO RUN, KEY WAS PLACED BACK IN IGNITION IN AN ATTEMPT TO TURN IT OFF, VEHICLE MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR...

Sep 5, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAK IN FUEL SYSTEM SENDING UNIT. *AK

Sep 5, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAK IN FUEL SYSTEM SENDING UNIT. *AK

Aug 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting

THIRD (3RD) LIGHT STARTED SMOKING, CASING AROUND LIGHT COMPLETELY MELTED, WHOLE BRAKE LIGHT/CASING REMOVED. *AK

Aug 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting

THIRD (3RD) LIGHT STARTED SMOKING, CASING AROUND LIGHT COMPLETELY MELTED, WHOLE BRAKE LIGHT/CASING REMOVED. *AK

Aug 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting

THIRD (3RD) LIGHT STARTED SMOKING, CASING AROUND LIGHT COMPLETELY MELTED, WHOLE BRAKE LIGHT/CASING REMOVED. *AK

Aug 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting

THIRD (3RD) LIGHT STARTED SMOKING, CASING AROUND LIGHT COMPLETELY MELTED, WHOLE BRAKE LIGHT/CASING REMOVED. *AK

Aug 6, 1996 Electrical System

THE IGNITON WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED AND THE SIGNAL BELL STILL RINGS AFTER THE KEY IS REMOVED.*AK *SLC

Aug 6, 1996 Suspension

FRONT DRIVE AXLE PROBLEMS CAUSE FRONT END TO SHAKE/RATTLE, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. *DH

Aug 6, 1996 Electrical System

THE IGNITON WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED AND THE SIGNAL BELL STILL RINGS AFTER THE KEY IS REMOVED.*AK *SLC

Aug 6, 1996 Suspension

FRONT DRIVE AXLE PROBLEMS CAUSE FRONT END TO SHAKE/RATTLE, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. *DH

Aug 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Aug 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Jul 25, 1996 Exterior Lighting Crash

THIRD (3RD) LIGHT STARTED SMOKING, CASING AROUND LIGHT COMPLETELY MELTED, WHOLE BRAKE LIGHT/CASING REMOVED. *AK

Jul 25, 1996 Exterior Lighting Crash

THIRD (3RD) LIGHT STARTED SMOKING, CASING AROUND LIGHT COMPLETELY MELTED, WHOLE BRAKE LIGHT/CASING REMOVED. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE WIRES MELTED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

KEYS ARE STUCK IN THE INGNITION . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

WIRES LEADING TO THE DESCENDING UNIT INSIDE THE GAS TANK BURNED. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE WIRES MELTED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

KEYS ARE STUCK IN THE INGNITION . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

WIRES LEADING TO THE DESCENDING UNIT INSIDE THE GAS TANK BURNED. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE WIRES MELTED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

KEYS ARE STUCK IN THE INGNITION . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

WIRES LEADING TO THE DESCENDING UNIT INSIDE THE GAS TANK BURNED. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE WIRES MELTED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

KEYS ARE STUCK IN THE INGNITION . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

WIRES LEADING TO THE DESCENDING UNIT INSIDE THE GAS TANK BURNED. *AK

Jul 23, 1996 Electrical System

SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER IGNITION SWITCH, TRACEED DOWN SHORTED OUT IGNITION AND MLP SWITCHES, REPLACED IGNITION/NEUTRAL SWITCH, NO FIRE. *AK

Jul 23, 1996 Electrical System

SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER IGNITION SWITCH, TRACEED DOWN SHORTED OUT IGNITION AND MLP SWITCHES, REPLACED IGNITION/NEUTRAL SWITCH, NO FIRE. *AK

Jul 22, 1996 Electrical System

KEY STICKS INSIDE IGNITION.

Jul 22, 1996 Electrical System

KEY STICKS INSIDE IGNITION.

Jul 16, 1996 Power Train

SON DRIVING VEHICLE TO SCHOOL, VEHICLE STOPPED FOR NO REASON, RESTARTED VEHICLE, SON SAW PIECES OF METAL ON GROUND, TOW PERSON LOCATED HOLE IN TRANSAXLE. *AK

Jul 16, 1996 Power Train

SON DRIVING VEHICLE TO SCHOOL, VEHICLE STOPPED FOR NO REASON, RESTARTED VEHICLE, SON SAW PIECES OF METAL ON GROUND, TOW PERSON LOCATED HOLE IN TRANSAXLE. *AK

Jul 15, 1996 Electrical System

WIRING TO FUEL PUMP SHORTED, CAUSING FUEL PUMP TO LEAK/ENGINE TO STALL. *DH

Jul 15, 1996 Electrical System

WIRING TO FUEL PUMP SHORTED, CAUSING FUEL PUMP TO LEAK/ENGINE TO STALL. *DH

Jul 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS LOUD THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS, MOSTLY THE RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS LOUD THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS, MOSTLY THE RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

GAS LEAK AFTER REFUELING ENGINE. *AK

Jul 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

GAS LEAK AFTER REFUELING ENGINE. *AK

Jul 8, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH BURNT. *SD

Jul 8, 1996 Power Train

TRANSAXLE EXPLODED/FELL OFF. *SD

Jul 8, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH BURNT. *SD

Jul 8, 1996 Power Train

TRANSAXLE EXPLODED/FELL OFF. *SD

Jun 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD

Jun 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD

Jun 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

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

Jun 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

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

Jun 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORT OUT, CAUSING THE WIRING TO MELT AND CATCH FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORT OUT, CAUSING THE WIRING TO MELT AND CATCH FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 11, 1996 Electrical System

ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS BURNED IN AUTO, NO INJURIES. *AK

Jun 11, 1996 Electrical System

ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS BURNED IN AUTO, NO INJURIES. *AK

Jun 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING VEHICLE HOME, VEHICLE QUIT ON THE ROAD, COULD NOT RESTART, HAD IT TOWED, IGNITION & STEERING BURNED OUT, & TIE ROD BROKE. *AK

Jun 6, 1996 Steering Crash

STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY DUE TO OUTER TIE ROD FAILING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/CRASH. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF COMPLETE FAILURE. *AK

Jun 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING VEHICLE HOME, VEHICLE QUIT ON THE ROAD, COULD NOT RESTART, HAD IT TOWED, IGNITION & STEERING BURNED OUT, & TIE ROD BROKE. *AK

Jun 6, 1996 Steering Crash

STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY DUE TO OUTER TIE ROD FAILING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/CRASH. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF COMPLETE FAILURE. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE AUTO CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE, RETURNED HOME AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD CLIPPED THE WIRES THAT HAD BURNED. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITTION WIRING SHORTED OUT, CAUSING ALTERNATOR/BELTS TO FAIL. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELTS FAILED DUE TO A SHORT IN IGNITION WIRING. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE AUTO CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE, RETURNED HOME AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD CLIPPED THE WIRES THAT HAD BURNED. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITTION WIRING SHORTED OUT, CAUSING ALTERNATOR/BELTS TO FAIL. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELTS FAILED DUE TO A SHORT IN IGNITION WIRING. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Electrical System

UPON STARTING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BENEATH STEERING COLUMN, AND BURNING SMELL, NO FIRE. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Electrical System

UPON STARTING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BENEATH STEERING COLUMN, AND BURNING SMELL, NO FIRE. *AK

May 31, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING THE VHEICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

May 31, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING THE VHEICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

May 28, 1996 Electrical System

A SHORT IN THE INGITION SWITCH WHICH CAUSED THE STARTER TO BURN OUT. *AK CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO TURN OFF THE VEHCILE, TURNED IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND PULLED OUT KEY, VEHICLE KEPT...

May 28, 1996 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER DURING COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY. *SD

May 28, 1996 Electrical System

A SHORT IN THE INGITION SWITCH WHICH CAUSED THE STARTER TO BURN OUT. *AK CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO TURN OFF THE VEHCILE, TURNED IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND PULLED OUT KEY, VEHICLE KEPT...

May 28, 1996 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER DURING COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY. *SD

May 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. *DH

May 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. *DH

May 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHEN STARTED WHEN SMELL OF SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH AND STARTED. *AK

May 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH STOPPED AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN, OVER HEATED, DUE A ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING. *AK

May 20, 1996 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. *DH

May 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHEN STARTED WHEN SMELL OF SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH AND STARTED. *AK

May 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH STOPPED AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN, OVER HEATED, DUE A ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING. *AK

May 20, 1996 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. *DH

May 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

REAR WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT, 3 THIRD LIGHT, LAMP WHEN OVER HEATED MELTED FROM THE BOLT. *AK

May 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

REAR WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT, 3 THIRD LIGHT, LAMP WHEN OVER HEATED MELTED FROM THE BOLT. *AK

May 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 16, 1996 Electrical System

SOMETHING CAME LOOSE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSING IT TO LOCK UP. *AK

May 16, 1996 Electrical System

SOMETHING CAME LOOSE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSING IT TO LOCK UP. *AK

May 15, 1996 Electrical System

NUMBER OF WIRES COMING FROM MAIN BODY TO THE TAILGATE/TAIL LIGHT SHORTED OUT. *AK

May 15, 1996 Electrical System

NUMBER OF WIRES COMING FROM MAIN BODY TO THE TAILGATE/TAIL LIGHT SHORTED OUT. *AK

May 15, 1996 Electrical System

NUMBER OF WIRES COMING FROM MAIN BODY TO THE TAILGATE/TAIL LIGHT SHORTED OUT. *AK

May 15, 1996 Electrical System

NUMBER OF WIRES COMING FROM MAIN BODY TO THE TAILGATE/TAIL LIGHT SHORTED OUT. *AK

May 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

LOUD POPPING NOISE PRIOR TO ENGINE CATCHING FIRE. *DH

May 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

LOUD POPPING NOISE PRIOR TO ENGINE CATCHING FIRE. *DH

May 8, 1996 Electrical System

THE CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN THE STARTER AND THE IGNITION SWITCH BURNED UP .PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 8, 1996 Electrical System

THE CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN THE STARTER AND THE IGNITION SWITCH BURNED UP .PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH

May 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH

May 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

STARTER ENGAGED ITSELF, BURNING STARTER/IGNITON SWITCH/WIRING HARNESS. *SD

May 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

STARTER ENGAGED ITSELF, BURNING STARTER/IGNITON SWITCH/WIRING HARNESS. *SD

May 3, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTS ON ITS OWN.

May 3, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTS ON ITS OWN.

May 1, 1996 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH BURNED AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH BURNED AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH BURNED AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH BURNED AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE SWITCH TO BURN. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVER TRIED TO START VEHICLE, SWITCH GOT STUCK, COULD NOT TURN IT OFF, THE SWITCH SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE SWITCH TO BURN. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVER TRIED TO START VEHICLE, SWITCH GOT STUCK, COULD NOT TURN IT OFF, THE SWITCH SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE SWITCH TO BURN. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVER TRIED TO START VEHICLE, SWITCH GOT STUCK, COULD NOT TURN IT OFF, THE SWITCH SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE SWITCH TO BURN. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVER TRIED TO START VEHICLE, SWITCH GOT STUCK, COULD NOT TURN IT OFF, THE SWITCH SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 60MPH, SUDDENLY AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS BEGAN TO TIGHTEN, STRPPING TO BACK OF SEAT, TO RELEASE HAD TO OPEN DOOR. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 60MPH, SUDDENLY AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS BEGAN TO TIGHTEN, STRPPING TO BACK OF SEAT, TO RELEASE HAD TO OPEN DOOR. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 60MPH, SUDDENLY AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS BEGAN TO TIGHTEN, STRPPING TO BACK OF SEAT, TO RELEASE HAD TO OPEN DOOR. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 60MPH, SUDDENLY AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS BEGAN TO TIGHTEN, STRPPING TO BACK OF SEAT, TO RELEASE HAD TO OPEN DOOR. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Seat Belts

FAILURE OF DRIVER'S SEAT BELT, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHILE CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSED BY SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNES.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE, WHEN ALTERNATOR AND FRONT WIRING HARNESS BURNED AND EXTINQUISHED ITSELF. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE WHEN ALTERNATOR AND FRONT WIRING HARNESS BURNED AND EXTINQUISHED IT'S SELF.

Apr 25, 1996 Seat Belts

FAILURE OF DRIVER'S SEAT BELT, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHILE CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSED BY SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNES.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE, WHEN ALTERNATOR AND FRONT WIRING HARNESS BURNED AND EXTINQUISHED ITSELF. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE WHEN ALTERNATOR AND FRONT WIRING HARNESS BURNED AND EXTINQUISHED IT'S SELF.

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO BURN. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, WIRING BURNED WHILE DRIVING, SMELL OF SMOKE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System

THE BRAKE LIGHT MELT. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION FIRE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO BURN. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, WIRING BURNED WHILE DRIVING, SMELL OF SMOKE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System

THE BRAKE LIGHT MELT. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION FIRE. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE AROUND THE IGNITION SWITCH.*AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE AROUND THE IGNITION SWITCH.*AK

Apr 18, 1996 Power Train

THE CAR STARTS ALL BY ITSELF WHILE SITTING IN THE CAR WITHOUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION. *AK CONSUMER STATES ENGINE AND STARTER COULD NOT BE STOPPED WITH THE KEYS, CONSUMER HAD TO GO TO NEAREST DEALER TO ULL THE BATTERY CABLE TO STOP THE ENGINE, IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED,THE STARTER WAS ...

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

THE CAR STARTS ALL BY ITSELF WHILE SITTING IN THE CAR WITHOUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION. *AK CONSUMER STATES ENGINE AND STARTER COULD NOT BE STOPPED WITH THE KEYS, CONSUMER HAD TO GO TO NEAREST DEALER TO ULL THE BATTERY CABLE TO STOP THE ENGINE, IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED,THE STARTER WAS ...

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, TOOK THE BATTERY OUT, PANEL LIGHT STAYED ON. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Power Train

THE CAR STARTS ALL BY ITSELF WHILE SITTING IN THE CAR WITHOUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, TOOK THE BATTERY OUT, PANEL LIGHT STAYED ON. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Power Train

THE CAR STARTS ALL BY ITSELF WHILE SITTING IN THE CAR WITHOUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION. *AK CONSUMER STATES ENGINE AND STARTER COULD NOT BE STOPPED WITH THE KEYS, CONSUMER HAD TO GO TO NEAREST DEALER TO ULL THE BATTERY CABLE TO STOP THE ENGINE, IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED,THE STARTER WAS ...

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

THE CAR STARTS ALL BY ITSELF WHILE SITTING IN THE CAR WITHOUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION. *AK CONSUMER STATES ENGINE AND STARTER COULD NOT BE STOPPED WITH THE KEYS, CONSUMER HAD TO GO TO NEAREST DEALER TO ULL THE BATTERY CABLE TO STOP THE ENGINE, IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED,THE STARTER WAS ...

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, TOOK THE BATTERY OUT, PANEL LIGHT STAYED ON. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Power Train

THE CAR STARTS ALL BY ITSELF WHILE SITTING IN THE CAR WITHOUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, TOOK THE BATTERY OUT, PANEL LIGHT STAYED ON. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE FRONM THE IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE FRONM THE IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK; FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK,EMITTING A VERY BAD ODOR/FUMES IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK; FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK,EMITTING A VERY BAD ODOR/FUMES IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK; FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK,EMITTING A VERY BAD ODOR/FUMES IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK; FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK,EMITTING A VERY BAD ODOR/FUMES IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

ON COUNTRY ROAD, HIT A PATCH OF ICE, CAR SLID AND ROLLED OVER; SHOULDER BELT CAME LOOSE DURING ACCIDENT. *AQK

Feb 26, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

ON COUNTRY ROAD, HIT A PATCH OF ICE, CAR SLID AND ROLLED OVER; SHOULDER BELT CAME LOOSE DURING ACCIDENT. *AQK

Feb 26, 1996 Seat Belts

ON COUNTRY ROAD, HIT ICE, LOST CONTROL OF CAR, CAR ROLLED, DRIVER WAS THROWN; SHOULDER BELT CAME LOOSE DURING ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

ON COUNTRY ROAD, HIT A PATCH OF ICE, CAR SLID AND ROLLED OVER; SHOULDER BELT CAME LOOSE DURING ACCIDENT. *AQK

Feb 26, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

ON COUNTRY ROAD, HIT A PATCH OF ICE, CAR SLID AND ROLLED OVER; SHOULDER BELT CAME LOOSE DURING ACCIDENT. *AQK

Feb 26, 1996 Seat Belts

ON COUNTRY ROAD, HIT ICE, LOST CONTROL OF CAR, CAR ROLLED, DRIVER WAS THROWN; SHOULDER BELT CAME LOOSE DURING ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP SHORTING OUT THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP SHORTING OUT THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP SHORTING OUT THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP SHORTING OUT THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE,CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL WIRING.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE,CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL WIRING.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE,CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL WIRING.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE,CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL WIRING.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jan 25, 1996 Power Train

OWNERS GT SERIES HAS HAD (3) COMPLETE TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED. VEHICLE HESITATES/STUMBLES SEVERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Power Train

OWNERS GT SERIES HAS HAD (3) COMPLETE TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED. VEHICLE HESITATES/STUMBLES SEVERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Power Train

OWNERS GT SERIES HAS HAD (3) COMPLETE TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED. VEHICLE HESITATES/STUMBLES SEVERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Power Train

OWNERS GT SERIES HAS HAD (3) COMPLETE TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED. VEHICLE HESITATES/STUMBLES SEVERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK REST IS BROKEN, WON'T LOCK UPRIGHT, BACK REST LAYS BACK. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK REST IS BROKEN, WON'T LOCK UPRIGHT, BACK REST LAYS BACK. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK REST IS BROKEN, WON'T LOCK UPRIGHT, BACK REST LAYS BACK. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK REST IS BROKEN, WON'T LOCK UPRIGHT, BACK REST LAYS BACK. TT

Jan 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS CORRODED; SHORTED OUT; CAUSED ELECTRICAL FIRE. TT

Jan 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS CORRODED; SHORTED OUT; CAUSED ELECTRICAL FIRE. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Seat Belts

PURCHASE CAR NEW THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING . TT

Dec 27, 1995 Seat Belts

PURCHASE CAR NEW THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Seat Belts

PURCHASE CAR NEW THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING . TT

Dec 27, 1995 Seat Belts

PURCHASE CAR NEW THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING. TT

Dec 4, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT TRACK STOPPED MID DOOR, NEED TO REPLACE TRACK. TT

Dec 4, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT TRACK STOPPED MID DOOR, NEED TO REPLACE TRACK. TT

Nov 30, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEATBELT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR TRACK, SEATBELT DOES NOT FUNCTION. TT

Nov 30, 1995 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK. TT *JB

Nov 30, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEATBELT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR TRACK, SEATBELT DOES NOT FUNCTION. TT

Nov 30, 1995 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK. TT *JB

Nov 13, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, LOCK IN THE GUIDE LOOP. TT

Nov 13, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, LOCK IN THE GUIDE LOOP. TT

Nov 8, 1995 Seats Fire

WIRING UNDER REAR SEAT CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Nov 8, 1995 Seats Fire

WIRING UNDER REAR SEAT CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Oct 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED UNKNOWN. TT

Oct 26, 1995 Electrical System

HORN FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 26, 1995 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY. *DSH

Oct 26, 1995 Equipment

CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT FUNCTION.

Oct 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED UNKNOWN. TT

Oct 26, 1995 Electrical System

HORN FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 26, 1995 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY. *DSH

Oct 26, 1995 Equipment

CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT FUNCTION.

Oct 11, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE, CARPETING IN PASSENGER SIDE AND TRUNK AREA HAS BURNT, POSSIBLE GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE TANK. TT IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY A PRIVATE AUTO REPAIR SHOP THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FULE LINE WHICH WAS LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST AND CATCHING FIRE, DUE TO THIS FAILURE THE ENGINE IS INOP...

Oct 11, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE, CARPETING IN PASSENGER SIDE AND TRUNK AREA HAS BURNT, POSSIBLE GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE TANK. TT IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY A PRIVATE AUTO REPAIR SHOP THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FULE LINE WHICH WAS LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST AND CATCHING FIRE, DUE TO THIS FAILURE THE ENGINE IS INOP...

Oct 11, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE, CARPETING IN PASSENGER SIDE AND TRUNK AREA HAS BURNT, POSSIBLE GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE TANK. TT IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY A PRIVATE AUTO REPAIR SHOP THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FULE LINE WHICH WAS LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST AND CATCHING FIRE, DUE TO THIS FAILURE THE ENGINE IS INOP...

Oct 11, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE, CARPETING IN PASSENGER SIDE AND TRUNK AREA HAS BURNT, POSSIBLE GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE TANK. TT IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY A PRIVATE AUTO REPAIR SHOP THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FULE LINE WHICH WAS LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST AND CATCHING FIRE, DUE TO THIS FAILURE THE ENGINE IS INOP...

Oct 5, 1995 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE FAILURE, DRIVER DOES NOT KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN VEHICLE. TT

Oct 5, 1995 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE FAILURE, DRIVER DOES NOT KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN VEHICLE. TT

Oct 2, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS MALFUNCTION AT 73K, GEARS WILL NOT ENGAGE. TT

Oct 2, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS MALFUNCTION AT 73K, GEARS WILL NOT ENGAGE. TT

Sep 20, 1995 Steering

SCREW AT BASE OF STEERING COLUMN CAME LOOSE. CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT

Sep 20, 1995 Steering

SCREW AT BASE OF STEERING COLUMN CAME LOOSE. CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT

Sep 19, 1995 Seat Belts

UPON TURNING ON IGNITION, AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT MOVES FORWARD ONLY MIDWAY THEN STOPS, WON'T GO AROUND DRIVER, ALSO WIRES ARE HANGING OUT. TT

Sep 19, 1995 Seat Belts

UPON TURNING ON IGNITION, AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT MOVES FORWARD ONLY MIDWAY THEN STOPS, WON'T GO AROUND DRIVER, ALSO WIRES ARE HANGING OUT. TT

Aug 25, 1995 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOW OUT HOT AIR TOOK TO DEALER THREE TIMES. TT

Aug 25, 1995 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOW OUT HOT AIR TOOK TO DEALER THREE TIMES. TT

Aug 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP. CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK

Aug 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP. CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK

Aug 21, 1995 Exterior Lighting

PURCHASE CAR NEW HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT TEN TIMES ON BOTH SIDE . TT

Aug 21, 1995 Exterior Lighting

PURCHASE CAR NEW HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT TEN TIMES ON BOTH SIDE . TT

Aug 17, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

AUTO KEEPS CATCHING ON FIRE-THIS IS THE 2ND TIME. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

AUTO KEEPS CATCHING ON FIRE-THIS IS THE 2ND TIME. TT

Aug 4, 1995 Power Train

AT 39K THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED, THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, THE TRANSMISSION FROZE UP. TT

Aug 4, 1995 Power Train

AT 39K THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED, THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, THE TRANSMISSION FROZE UP. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Seat Belts

LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Seat Belts

LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

THE DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER IN AN ACCIDET/HIT STEERING WHEEL WITH CHEST. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

THE DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER IN AN ACCIDET/HIT STEERING WHEEL WITH CHEST. TT

Jun 28, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT AT NIGHT WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. *AK

Jun 28, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK IS LEAKING WHEN TANK IS FILLED. *AK

Jun 28, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT AT NIGHT WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. *AK

Jun 28, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK IS LEAKING WHEN TANK IS FILLED. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Exterior Lighting

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT MELTED DOWN AROUND THE BULB, RELEASING SMOKE INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Exterior Lighting

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT MELTED DOWN AROUND THE BULB, RELEASING SMOKE INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK

Jun 16, 1995 Electrical System

ROLL PINS FELL OUT, AND IGNITION CAME OFF THE STEERING COLUMN. TT

Jun 16, 1995 Electrical System

ROLL PINS FELL OUT, AND IGNITION CAME OFF THE STEERING COLUMN. TT

Jun 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EA95-016 ACTIVE, ABS BRAKE FAILS, LEAKS FLUID OUT RESERVOIR. TT

Jun 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EA95-016 ACTIVE, ABS BRAKE FAILS, LEAKS FLUID OUT RESERVOIR. TT

Jun 14, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAKED GAS DUE TO A CRACK PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED. *AK

Jun 14, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAKED GAS DUE TO A CRACK PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED. *AK

Jun 10, 1995 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. *SKD

Jun 10, 1995 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. *SKD

Jun 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. *SKD

Jun 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. *SKD

Jun 1, 1995 Seat Belts

DIFFICULTY OBTAINING LOCKING CLIP TO SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN VEHICLE. *AW

Jun 1, 1995 Seat Belts

DIFFICULTY OBTAINING LOCKING CLIP TO SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN VEHICLE. *AW

May 27, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BELT IS JAM CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM PASSENGER SIDE JAM PUSH THE EMERGENCY IT GO BACK TO POSTION DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT RESET. TT

May 27, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BELT IS JAM CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM PASSENGER SIDE JAM PUSH THE EMERGENCY IT GO BACK TO POSTION DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT RESET. TT

May 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS EASING INTO PARKING SPACE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY REVVED UP & THEN SHOT UP THE HILL. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKES.WHEN VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED AT A CURB, DRIVER BACKED DOWN THE HILL AND BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE. *AK

May 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS EASING INTO PARKING SPACE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY REVVED UP & THEN SHOT UP THE HILL. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKES.WHEN VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED AT A CURB, DRIVER BACKED DOWN THE HILL AND BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE. *AK

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS LAP/SHOULDER WILL NOT RETRACT. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS LAP/SHOULDER WILL NOT RETRACT. TT

May 16, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE, PRIOR TO RECALL. *SKD

May 16, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE, PRIOR TO RECALL. *SKD

Apr 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX 15MPH, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED THEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, BRAKES SEEMED INEFFECTIVE. TT

Apr 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX 15MPH, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED THEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, BRAKES SEEMED INEFFECTIVE. TT

Apr 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX 15MPH, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED THEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, BRAKES SEEMED INEFFECTIVE. TT

Apr 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX 15MPH, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED THEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, BRAKES SEEMED INEFFECTIVE. TT

Apr 4, 1995 Structure

REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. TT

Apr 4, 1995 Structure

REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. TT

Mar 30, 1995 Power Train

AUTO-TRAN: GEAR LEVEL DOES NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT. TT

Mar 30, 1995 Power Train

AUTO-TRAN: GEAR LEVEL DOES NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT. TT

Mar 10, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

SHOULDER BELT RELEASED DURING AN ACCIDENT. TT

Mar 10, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

SHOULDER BELT RELEASED DURING AN ACCIDENT. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SAFETY BELT LOCKED IN OPENED POSITION DUE TO MOTOR FAILURE. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUICE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 7, 1995 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SAFETY BELT LOCKED IN OPENED POSITION DUE TO MOTOR FAILURE. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUICE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS ANTI-LOCK KEEP ON FAILING. TT

Mar 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS ANTI-LOCK KEEP ON FAILING. TT

Feb 18, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION TO DIFFERENTIAL AND SIDE GEARS, CASUING GEAR WEAR/FAILURE. *SKD

Feb 18, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION TO DIFFERENTIAL AND SIDE GEARS, CASUING GEAR WEAR/FAILURE. *SKD

Feb 17, 1995 Seat Belts

MOTOR TRACK DEFECTIVE; SEAT BELT DOES NOT COME BACK ON DRIVER; UPON IMPACT, DRIVER COULD BE THROWN FORWARD INTO DASH/WINDSHIELD. TT

Feb 17, 1995 Seat Belts

MOTOR TRACK DEFECTIVE; SEAT BELT DOES NOT COME BACK ON DRIVER; UPON IMPACT, DRIVER COULD BE THROWN FORWARD INTO DASH/WINDSHIELD. TT

Feb 10, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK CAUSED MALFUNCTIONING OF GAS GAUGE. RECALL RELATED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 10, 1995 Power Train

CV JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, AND BEARING. TT

Feb 10, 1995 Power Train

CV JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, AND BEARING. TT

Feb 10, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK CAUSED MALFUNCTIONING OF GAS GAUGE. RECALL RELATED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 10, 1995 Power Train

CV JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, AND BEARING. TT

Feb 10, 1995 Power Train

CV JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, AND BEARING. TT

Feb 9, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR/REGULATOR FAILED.

Feb 9, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.

Feb 9, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Feb 9, 1995 Power Train

TRANSAXLE REPLACED. *SKD

Feb 9, 1995 Electrical System

HORN REPLACED.

Feb 9, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT TRACK REPLACED.

Feb 9, 1995 Tires

BALD FRONT TIRES/REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATION, ALSO MISALIGNMENT.

Feb 9, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK BODY ASSEMBLY REPLACED.

Feb 9, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR/REGULATOR FAILED.

Feb 9, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.

Feb 9, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Feb 9, 1995 Power Train

TRANSAXLE REPLACED. *SKD

Feb 9, 1995 Electrical System

HORN REPLACED.

Feb 9, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT TRACK REPLACED.

Feb 9, 1995 Tires

BALD FRONT TIRES/REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATION, ALSO MISALIGNMENT.

Feb 9, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK BODY ASSEMBLY REPLACED.

Feb 8, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKUP COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING, NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. TT

Feb 8, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKUP COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING, NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. TT

Feb 6, 1995 Power Train

INTERMITTENT TRANSAXLE FAILURES, CAUSING DIFFICULTY SHIFTING OUT OF LOW GEAR WHEN FIRST STARTED, ALSO WOULD NOT SHIFT AFTER STOP WHEN VEHICLE WAS WARM. *SKD

Feb 6, 1995 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Feb 6, 1995 Power Train

INTERMITTENT TRANSAXLE FAILURES, CAUSING DIFFICULTY SHIFTING OUT OF LOW GEAR WHEN FIRST STARTED, ALSO WOULD NOT SHIFT AFTER STOP WHEN VEHICLE WAS WARM. *SKD

Feb 6, 1995 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Jan 24, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT CABLE POPPED OUT OF TRACK WHILE IN USE; GREASE LEAKED OUT OF CABLE; SPEED 50 MPH; SHOULDER HARNESS NO LONGER WORKS. TT

Jan 24, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT CABLE POPPED OUT OF TRACK WHILE IN USE; GREASE LEAKED OUT OF CABLE; SPEED 50 MPH; SHOULDER HARNESS NO LONGER WORKS. TT

Jan 22, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BECOME STUCK IN 3RD GEAR AND HIGH RPMS WHEN DRIVING 60-65 MPH. *SKD

Jan 22, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BECOME STUCK IN 3RD GEAR AND HIGH RPMS WHEN DRIVING 60-65 MPH. *SKD

Jan 17, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLES FUEL PUMP LEAKS VAPORS. TT

Jan 17, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TT

Jan 17, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLES FUEL PUMP LEAKS VAPORS. TT

Jan 17, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TT