1992 FORD ESCORT Problems & Recalls
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I have a very bad gas leak and have Always smelt fuel since I have owned the car, the front suspension is also affected and my rear lights are faulty
I have a very bad gas leak and have Always smelt fuel since I have owned the car, the front suspension is also affected and my rear lights are faulty
I have a very bad gas leak and have Always smelt fuel since I have owned the car, the front suspension is also affected and my rear lights are faulty
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ESCORT. AFTER FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, THE CONTACT DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE AND PARKED. ONE HOUR LATER, HE NOTICED A SMALL PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. HE STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE FUEL LINE OR FUEL TUBE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN...
Mileage: 131,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ESCORT. THE VEHICLE HAS BIG O PRESTIGE RADIAL MAX TIRES, SIZE 175/70/R13 (NA). THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALLS ON THE FRONT TWO TIRES WERE CRACKING. BECAUSE THE TIRES EXCEEDED THE ONE YEAR WARRANTY, THE DEALER WOULD BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR REPLA...
Mileage: 12,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DAY THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THERE WAS A SMELL OF FUEL IN THE CABIN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A NHTSA RECALL #92V117000 PERTAINING TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED IT WAS NOT INCL...
Mileage: 139,000
HEADLAMP LENS IS TURNING CLOUDY WITH AGE, REDUCING AMOUNT OF LIGHT ON ROAD.
MY PATIENT HAD GONE TO HIS DIALYSIS APPOINTMENT AND WHEN HE GOT BACK INTO THE CAR AND TURNED THE KEY IT WOULD NOT START. HE WAITED FOR A BIT AND TRIED IT AGAIN AND IT STARTED. AS HE WAS DRIVING HOME, THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. HE HAD SOME PEOPLE HELP PUSH IT AROUND THE CORNER AND CALLED ME TO GET IT TO...
GASOLINE LEAKS FROM TOP OF GAS TANK WHEN FILLED. THERE IS A RECALL (NHTSA# 92V-117, FORD # 92S54 ) I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY HAD NO RECORD OF RECALL, AND TOLD ME IT WAS TO OLD TO CHECK. I THEN CALLED FORD'S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT, AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL HAD BEEN CLOSED. *NM
Mileage: 74,838
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 92V117000 CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. *AK
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION OR WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY HESITATE. *JB
Mileage: 76,365
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. THE DRIVER PULLED ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED A GARAGE. *AK *NM
Mileage: 102,239
THE ATOMATIC SEATBELT IS NOT RUNNING IN IT'S TRACK CONTINUOUSLY. IT HAS DECIDED TO WORK WHEN AND IF IT FEELS LIKE IT. THE PAINT STARTED PEELING ON THE TOP OF THE TRUNK IN 1998 OR 99 APPROXIMATELY, I HAVE NEVER HAD THE MONEY TO GET THE PAINT FIXED. I DID HOWEVER GET THE SIDE PAINTED WHEN I WAS INV...
Mileage: 111,000
THE ATOMATIC SEATBELT IS NOT RUNNING IN IT'S TRACK CONTINUOUSLY. IT HAS DECIDED TO WORK WHEN AND IF IT FEELS LIKE IT. THE PAINT STARTED PEELING ON THE TOP OF THE TRUNK IN 1998 OR 99 APPROXIMATELY, I HAVE NEVER HAD THE MONEY TO GET THE PAINT FIXED. I DID HOWEVER GET THE SIDE PAINTED WHEN I WAS INV...
Mileage: 111,000
RECALL 92V117000 CONCERNING FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ANYTIME THE CONSUMER GETS INTO THE VEHICLE THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. CONSUMER IS NOT SURE IF HER VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
Mileage: 136,000
ELECTRICAL FAILURE; DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT; DASH LIGHTS(SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE, ENGINE HEAT TEMP & REVOLOTION GUAGE), RADIO LIGHTS, DRIVER'S DOOR BUZZER/ OVERHEAD LIGHT; A/C,/ HEATER FAN INTERMITTENT. IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, X2, BOTH BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED: COURTESY LIGHT IN TRUNK NEEDS REPLA...
ELECTRICAL FAILURE; DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT; DASH LIGHTS(SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE, ENGINE HEAT TEMP & REVOLOTION GUAGE), RADIO LIGHTS, DRIVER'S DOOR BUZZER/ OVERHEAD LIGHT; A/C,/ HEATER FAN INTERMITTENT. IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, X2, BOTH BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED: COURTESY LIGHT IN TRUNK NEEDS REPLA...
ELECTRICAL FAILURE; DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT; DASH LIGHTS(SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE, ENGINE HEAT TEMP & REVOLOTION GUAGE), RADIO LIGHTS, DRIVER'S DOOR BUZZER/ OVERHEAD LIGHT; A/C,/ HEATER FAN INTERMITTENT. IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, X2, BOTH BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED: COURTESY LIGHT IN TRUNK NEEDS REPLA...
ELECTRICAL FAILURE; DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT; DASH LIGHTS(SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE, ENGINE HEAT TEMP & REVOLOTION GUAGE), RADIO LIGHTS, DRIVER'S DOOR BUZZER/ OVERHEAD LIGHT; A/C,/ HEATER FAN INTERMITTENT. IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, X2, BOTH BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED: COURTESY LIGHT IN TRUNK NEEDS REPLA...
ELECTRICAL FAILURE; DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT; DASH LIGHTS(SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE, ENGINE HEAT TEMP & REVOLOTION GUAGE), RADIO LIGHTS, DRIVER'S DOOR BUZZER/ OVERHEAD LIGHT; A/C,/ HEATER FAN INTERMITTENT. IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, X2, BOTH BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED: COURTESY LIGHT IN TRUNK NEEDS REPLA...
ELECTRICAL FAILURE; DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT; DASH LIGHTS(SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE, ENGINE HEAT TEMP & REVOLOTION GUAGE), RADIO LIGHTS, DRIVER'S DOOR BUZZER/ OVERHEAD LIGHT; A/C,/ HEATER FAN INTERMITTENT. IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, X2, BOTH BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED: COURTESY LIGHT IN TRUNK NEEDS REPLA...
ELECTRICAL FAILURE; DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT; DASH LIGHTS(SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE, ENGINE HEAT TEMP & REVOLOTION GUAGE), RADIO LIGHTS, DRIVER'S DOOR BUZZER/ OVERHEAD LIGHT; A/C,/ HEATER FAN INTERMITTENT. IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, X2, BOTH BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED: COURTESY LIGHT IN TRUNK NEEDS REPLA...
AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE THERE WAS THE SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRE BURNING AND SOON AFTER, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE DEFROSTER VENTS. VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND SMOKING QUIT. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD BURNT UP BEYOND REPAIR.*JB
Mileage: 168,000
THE CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED A HOLE IN THE TANK. THE TANK HAD LEAKED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE V.I.N. WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RELATED RECALL 92V117000. TS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, A SUSPENSION BAR ...
Mileage: 39,000
THE CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED A HOLE IN THE TANK. THE TANK HAD LEAKED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE V.I.N. WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RELATED RECALL 92V117000. TS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, A SUSPENSION BAR ...
Mileage: 39,000
THE CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED A HOLE IN THE TANK. THE TANK HAD LEAKED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE V.I.N. WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RELATED RECALL 92V117000. TS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, A SUSPENSION BAR ...
Mileage: 39,000
WHILE TRAVELLING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE ARE FUEL VAPORS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE REAR SEAT. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *MR
THE ENGINE HAD CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING. ALSO THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AT TIMES. THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *YH THE SEAT BELTS HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE REAR DISC BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE CABLE IS WORKING, BU...
THE ENGINE HAD CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING. ALSO THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AT TIMES. THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *YH THE SEAT BELTS HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE REAR DISC BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE CABLE IS WORKING, BU...
THE ENGINE HAD CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING. ALSO THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AT TIMES. THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *YH THE SEAT BELTS HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE REAR DISC BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE CABLE IS WORKING, BU...
THE ENGINE HAD CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING. ALSO THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AT TIMES. THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *YH THE SEAT BELTS HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE REAR DISC BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE CABLE IS WORKING, BU...
THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING. *YH
THE REAR DISC BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD WHEN PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED. *YH
THERE WAS A RECALL ON ELECTRICAL HARNESS IN FUEL SYSTEM, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN RECALL; HOWEVER, HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. HAS CONTACTED FORD, MANUFACTURER STATED THAT BECAUSE VEHICLE DID NOT APPLY WITH RECALL THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE.*AK
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK, THE CONSUMER CAN SMELL FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE CONSUMER NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL ON THE GROUND WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, THIS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE REAR TANK IS FULL, THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM THERE IS A RECALL 92V117000 TO R...
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK, THE CONSUMER CAN SMELL FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE CONSUMER NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL ON THE GROUND WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, THIS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE REAR TANK IS FULL, THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM THERE IS A RECALL 92V117000 TO R...
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IT WILL CUT OFF. ONCE EXITING A RAMP VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY HAVE REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH 4 TIMES.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE HAD LOSS OF POWER IN THE MORNING THREE TIMES. *YD
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IT WILL CUT OFF. ONCE EXITING A RAMP VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY HAVE REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH 4 TIMES.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE HAD LOSS OF POWER IN THE MORNING THREE TIMES. *YD
WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR VEHICLE ACCELERATES VERY HIGH, MORE THAN NORMAL. IF TAPPING ACCELERATER IT WILL GO BACK DOWN TO NORMAL OR CUT OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
CRACKS IN JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL RETURN AND FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. LEAKS GAS. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.*AK
THERE IS A FUEL ODOR INSIDE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. ALSO, RECALL 92V117000 WAS ISSUED FOR SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS NO LONGER RETRACT. *AK *SLC
10/24/95 @ 22,823 MILES MACHINED ROTORS AND REPLACED PADS; 4/9/96 @ 25,506 MILES REPLACED ROTORS AND ANTI-RATTLE CLIPS; 3/31/00 @ 47,523 MILES MACHINED ROTORS AND REPLACED PADS; 11/7/00 @ 51,917 MILES REQUIRED MACHINE ROTORS AND REPLACE PADS FOR FOURTH TIME ON THIS LOW MILEAGE CAR. FRONT DISC BRAKES...
REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKES AROUND THE CAR, STILL DOESN'T WANT TO STOP. *AK
FOUR TIRES DEVELOPED BUBBLES. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 65-70 MPH TIRE ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE HAD A BLOW OUT. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. REPLACEMENT TIRE EQUIPMENT ON A 1992, ESCORT. GOODYEAR MONACRCH METRIC BLACK. TIRE SIZE P17570R13, DOT # C2FHHNLP407. TIRE MILEAGE A...
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS FAILED, CAUSING A LOSS OF PROTECTION . DEALER CLAIMED CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
WHY DOES THE TRANSMISSION GOES OUT WITHOUT A WARNING OR SIGNAL?*AK
MY ESCORT STALLS WHILE DRIVING, TURNING RIGHT, ETC. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY PUT MY ESCORT ON THE COMPUTER, AND INFORMED ME THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR MEEDED REPLACED. I DID THIS BUT, IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!
MY ESCORT STALLS WHILE DRIVING, TURNING RIGHT, ETC. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY PUT MY ESCORT ON THE COMPUTER, AND INFORMED ME THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR MEEDED REPLACED. I DID THIS BUT, IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!*AK
MY ESCORT STALLS WHILE DRIVING, TURNING RIGHT, ETC. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY PUT MY ESCORT ON THE COMPUTER AND INFORMED ME THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR NEEDED REPLACING. I DID THIS BUT IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! I NEED HELP. *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 C...
Mileage: 130,000
FOR ABOUT A YEAR THIS CAR HAS QUIT RUNNING WHILE YOUR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE ENGINE JUST STOPS WITHOUT SPUTTERING OR ANYTHING. LIKE YOU SHUT IT OFF ,ONLY THE RADIO AND LIGHTS STAY ON (EXCEPT DASH LIGHTS) . SOMETIMES IT WILL START BACK UP WHILE YOUR STILL MOVING, BUT I USUALLY HAVE TO TURN THE ...
FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP ARE LEAKING FUEL DUE TO CRACKS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR MANY PROBLEMS, DEALER FOUND A LEAK IN THE HEAD GASKET CAUSING THE RADIATOR TO NOT CYLCLE COOLANT CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, STALL, AND SHUT DOWN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. *SLC
FUEL LEAKS FROM THE NECK OF TANK WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR WHEN IS PARKED. TECHNICIAN SAID THAT HAD HAPPENED TO ANOTHER ESCORT.*AK
ABOUT 8 OR 9 MONTHS AGO REAR SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED RETRACTING. ALSO, ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, REAR SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE STOPPED RETRACTING. BELTS WERE HANGING OUT OF THE RETRACTOR. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP, AND PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY...
WHILE PARKED UNDER DASH FIRE OCCURRED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS BEFORE SMOKE WAS NOTED BY A PASSER BY. EXPENSE OF REPAIR EXCEEDED THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK CRACKED AND DEVELOPED A HOLE ABOVE THE HEAT SHIELD WHICH WAS LOCATED OVER THE MUFFLER. THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. VERY COMMON PROBLEM. PLELASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
UNIBODY HAS RUBBED A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK, CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, I FEEL LIKE THIS IS DUE TO A FLAW IN THE DESIGN, GAS HAS BEEN LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST PIPE. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THIS SHOULD BE REPORTED. I WILL ALSO CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR CO. AND THE CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENC...
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, NOTICED FLUID UNDERNEATH AND REALIZED IT WAS GASOLINE. FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. DROVE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, AND THEY REPLACED THE FUEL TANK. *AK *ML
WHILE DRIVING AND DRIVER STEPS OFF THE ACCLERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE ENG IDLES "HIGH AND SUDDENLY ACCLERATES WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DRIVER NEEDS TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE TO STOP THE IDLING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
CAR WAS EMITTING A SLIGHT GAS ODOR. MECHANICS AT GREASE MONKEY NOTED A LEAK ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. I TOOK THE CAR TO AN AUTO REPAIR MECHANIC--THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. REPLACED FUEL TANK AT A COST OF 580.04. THE REPAIRS TOOK OVER A WEEK BECAUSE THE PART WAS ON BACK-O...
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON FOUR OCCASIONS, ONE INCIDENT RESULTED IN VEHICLE COLLISION, VEHICLE CRASH INTO GARAGE, RECALL ON 1991 ESCORTS (90V-076) HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO YEAR BUILT. MJS
REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AND DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THIS WOULD CAUSE INJURY DURING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
PROBLEM FIRST NOTICED ON 10/16/99 WHILE TIRES WERE BEING CHANGED ALTHOUGH IT IS UNKNOWN HOW LONG REAR SPRINGS HAVE BEEN BROKEN. MECHANIC ADVISED THAT HIS SHOP HAD REPLACED REAR SPRINGS ON AT LEAST SEVEN OTHER ESCORTS. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER HAS NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE. *AK
GAS GUAGE ON THE DASH CONSOLE DID NOT WORK, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE FUSE TO THE GUAGE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO GO BAD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
GAS GUAGE ON THE DASH CONSOLE DID NOT WORK, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE FUSE TO THE GUAGE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO GO BAD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
+A PART OF THE GAS TANK WHERE THE BRAKES SCREW IN THERE IS A PIECE MISSING, CAUSING THE GAS TO LEAK .DEALER WAS CONTACTED ,AND VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S COST. *AK
BOTH REAR AXLE LEAF SPRINGS BROKEN. TOOK CAR IN FOR BRAKES TO BE SERVICED AND BRAKE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. I HAD TO REPLACE REAR TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE CUPPED BADLY IN THE SPRING OF 1999 AT WHICH TIME TIRE CENTER MECHANIC SAID PROBLEM DUE TO THE BALANCE OF THE TIRES. BRAKE ...
THE FUSE BLEW IN VEHICLE. EVERYTHING HAD SHUT DOWN. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST EVERY 2 WEEKS OR SO. BEEN TO DEALER AT LEAST 6 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR PROBLEM. THE FUSE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS NEVER CHECKED. *AK
I AM REPORTING ON A PRIOR RECALL THAT "SUPPOSEDLY" DID NOT AFFECT MY CAR. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 92V117000. I HAD BEEN HAVING A FUEL LEAK AROUND THE TANK AREA FOR AWHILE AND COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. IT WOULD ONLY DO IT WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL OR 3/4 FULL. I THEN CAME ACROSS REC...
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH,REAR WINDOW BLEW IN FOR NO REASON. *AK
FORD CUSTOMER SAID THAT MY VIN SERIES WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR SAME PROBLEM WITH OTHER 1992 ESCORT GAS TANKS. *AK
POOR WORKMANSHIP ON FRONT SEATBELTS. THEY ARE AUTOMATIC, HANG UP IN THE TRACK ALL THE TIME, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. LAP BELT IS ALL THAT WORKS. *AK
WIRING HARNESS INSULATION OBVIOUSLY CUT DURING ASSEMBLY. SHARP METAL EDGES ON INSIDE OF LIFTGATE AND "D" PILLAR WERE THE CULPRIT. BARE WIRES AND CUT WIRES WERE SHORTING TO CHASSIS GROUND. FIRE POTENTIAL WAS SERIOUS. INTERMITTANT 3RD BRAKE LIGHT, REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER AND HATCH LIGHT WERE NUISANC...
A PART ON RETRACTING MECHANISM THE PULLS THE SEAT BELT UP AND DOWN AND AROUND THE OCCUPANT BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE EQUIPMENTS: 1.) REAR SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT; 2.) BRAKE LIGHT BUILB WOULD OVERHEAT, CAUSING PARTS TO MELT; AND 3.) VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATE WHILE SHIFTING GEARS OR AT A STOP POSITION. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED ...
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE EQUIPMENTS: 1.) REAR SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT; 2.) BRAKE LIGHT BUILB WOULD OVERHEAT, CAUSING PARTS TO MELT; AND 3.) VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATE WHILE SHIFTING GEARS OR AT A STOP POSITION. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED ...
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE EQUIPMENTS: 1.) REAR SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT; 2.) BRAKE LIGHT BUILB WOULD OVERHEAT, CAUSING PARTS TO MELT; AND 3.) VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATE WHILE SHIFTING GEARS OR AT A STOP POSITION. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED ...
MULTIPLE ELETRICAL FAILURES IN INSTRUMENTATION AND PANEL CONTROLS. ABRUPT FAILURE OF DASH LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER CRUCIAL INSTRUMENTATION. ALSO, MULTIPLE FAILURES OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, CONFINING FRONT PASSENGERS IN SEATS WITH INABILITY TO DISABLE RESTRAIN...
MULTIPLE ELETRICAL FAILURES IN INSTRUMENTATION AND PANEL CONTROLS. ABRUPT FAILURE OF DASH LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER CRUCIAL INSTRUMENTATION. ALSO, MULTIPLE FAILURES OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, CONFINING FRONT PASSENGERS IN SEATS WITH INABILITY TO DISABLE RESTRAIN...
MULTIPLE ELETRICAL FAILURES IN INSTRUMENTATION AND PANEL CONTROLS. ABRUPT FAILURE OF DASH LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER CRUCIAL INSTRUMENTATION. ALSO, MULTIPLE FAILURES OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, CONFINING FRONT PASSENGERS IN SEATS WITH INABILITY TO DISABLE RESTRAIN...
MULTIPLE ELETRICAL FAILURES IN INSTRUMENTATION AND PANEL CONTROLS. ABRUPT FAILURE OF DASH LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER CRUCIAL INSTRUMENTATION. ALSO, MULTIPLE FAILURES OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, CONFINING FRONT PASSENGERS IN SEATS WITH INABILITY TO DISABLE RESTRAIN...
MULTIPLE ELETRICAL FAILURES IN INSTRUMENTATION AND PANEL CONTROLS. ABRUPT FAILURE OF DASH LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER CRUCIAL INSTRUMENTATION. ALSO, MULTIPLE FAILURES OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, CONFINING FRONT PASSENGERS IN SEATS WITH INABILITY TO DISABLE RESTRAIN...
MULTIPLE ELETRICAL FAILURES IN INSTRUMENTATION AND PANEL CONTROLS. ABRUPT FAILURE OF DASH LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER CRUCIAL INSTRUMENTATION. ALSO, MULTIPLE FAILURES OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, CONFINING FRONT PASSENGERS IN SEATS WITH INABILITY TO DISABLE RESTRAIN...
OWNER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALLS CONCERNING THE OFFSET TOE ADJUSTING PIN OR THE FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY.
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED.
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
REAR SPRINGS, I RUN A REPAIR FACILITY AND ALMOST EVERY 90,S FORD ESCORT WE SEE HAS BROKEN REAR SPINGS, THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND I BELIEVE IT WARRANTS A RECALL OF SOME SORT TO FIND OUT WHY SO MANY BREAK THE REAR SPRINGS IN HALF, I DO NOT OWN ONE OF THESE CARS AND I WOULD NOT BUY ONE...
WHILE DRIVING IGINITON SWITCH WAS VERY HOT. WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT INTO THE STORE THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE IGINITON SWITCH BEING HOT AND BURNED THE STARTER. *AK
AUTOMATIC SEATBELT ON DRIVER SIDE IS JAMMED/STUCK IN THE MIDDLE, WILL NOT MOVE OR RETRACT. COULD CAUSE LOSS OF PROTECTION DURING AN ACCIDENT.
IGNITION HAS FAILED FOUR TIMES.
WHILE DRIVING 60MPH THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK. CAN HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 55MPH. HAVE TO TURN VEHICLE & WAIT 15MINUTES & THEN RESTARTED VEHICLE. BEEN TO DEALER 7-9 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE TRYING TO START UP THE VEHICLE THERE WAS'NT ENOUGH POWER GETTING TO THE ENGINE. WHEN TURNING A CORNER, THE VEHICLE ACTED LIKE IT WANTED TO CUT OFF, AND THERE WASN'T ENOUGH GAS GOING TO THE TANK. CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER ADVISED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. *AK
FRONT RESTRAINTS WILLL NOT RETRACT. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/NOT START AS PER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO YEAR OF MODEL 95S28.
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT. BELT IS LOCKED IN ONE POSITION. CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED LOSS OF WIRES, CABLE HANGING FROM THE AUTOMATIC BELT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATES VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING FUMES.
FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING FUMES.
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE.
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT RETRACT. THE DRIVER IS ONLY ABLE TO US THE LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
VEHICLE IN OPEN THROTTLE POSITION. IN FOR REPAIR DUE TO FAULTY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR/IDLE SPEED CONTROL MODULE. *AK
VEHICLE IN OPEN THROTTLE POSITION. IN FOR REPAIR DUE TO FAULTY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR/IDLE SPEED CONTROL MODULE. *AK
LEAKY GAS TANK VALVE COVER CAUSED ODOR OF GASOLINE.
ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM CAR WHEN GAS TANK FULL, GOES AWAY WHEN GAS IS USED, GAS TANK VALVE ON TOP OF TANK, LEAKS AND EVIDENCE OF LONG TERM LEAKAGE, REPLACE GAS TANK.
ENGINE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AFTER FOOT IS LIFTED OFF PEDAL.
VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN INTERMITTENTLY. IN ORDER TO SLOW THE ENGINE THE CLUTCH MUST BE ENGAGED WHILE BRAKING.
LOSS OF BRAKES, GONE TO STOP, PUSHED BRAKE PEDAL , NO BRAKES MECHANIC RAN VACCUM TEST, NOTICED IN GEAR AND ACCELERATED, NO ACCELERATON. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED WITH SMOKE. PULLED INTO A SERVICE STATION AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE WIRING AND THE WIRING HARNESS HOUSING WAS BURNING. THE DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED.
IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP, FORCING TO LEAVE THE DEYS LOCKED IN THE CAR..
IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH STICKING.
HATCHBACK LATCH AND ROD CLIP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
PART ON LEFT REAR AXLE MISSING CAUSING ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS WHICH WORE OUT TIRES.
CLUTCH FAILED TWICE.
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HEADLIGHTS GO OFF WHEN RIGHT TURN SIGNAL IS ON. *AK
HEADLIGHTS GO OFF WHEN RIGHT TURN SIGNAL IS ON. *AK
THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *AK
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RACHET WHICH SUPPORTS SEAT BACK BROKE DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING DRIVER TO FALL BACK.
FUEL LEAKS FROM TANK AREA.
HEATER CORE LEAKS.
ECC COMPUTER PLACED DIRECTLY UNDER THE HEATER CORE WITHOUT BEING WATERPROOFED, THIS RESULTED IN ECC SHORTING OUT WHEN HEATER CORE DEVELOPED A LEAK.
WHEN FILLING UP FUEL TANK COMPLETELY ABOUT 3 GALLONS OF THE FUEL WILL LEAK BACK OUT, NOT SURE WHERE FUEL IN LEAKING FROM. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
WHEN DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND BELOW 30 DEGREE TEMPERATURE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS, CAUSING UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR.
WHEN DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND BELOW 30 DEGREE TEMPERATURE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS, CAUSING UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR.
VEHICLE FIRE.
FUEL TANK LEAKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
RECALL 96V071000, ABOUT ONE WEEK AFTER HAVING RECALL WORK PERFORMED, DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE BELIEVED TO BE ELECTRICAL. *AK
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY ALLOWED STARTER MOTOR TO ENGAGE WHENEVER THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED.
MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS GET STUCK/CABLE CAME OUT OF THE DOOR.
FUEL TANK LEAK. *AK
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. ( NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)
VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND EXTREME VIBRATION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN FATALITY. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE INTERIOR MIRROR, CAUSING COMPARTMENT FIRE IN ROOF AREA. *AK
WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK THERE IS A GAS SMELL, CONSUMER THINKS THAT THIS IS THE SAME AS IN THE RECALL # 92V117000, DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT IN RECALL . *AK *JB
WAS DRIVING AND CAR ROLLED AND STOPPED, IT WAS THE PLANETARY GEAR WORE THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
POOR AUTOMATIC SEAT AND SHOULDER BELT PERFORMANCE. THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WILL NOT RETRACT PERIODICALLY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW/STOP ON WET PAVEMENT PEDAL TRAVELS TO FLOOR, ALSO EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO PADS AND DRUMS, RESULTING IN ROTOR DISTORTION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW/STOP ON WET PAVEMENT PEDAL TRAVELS TO FLOOR, ALSO EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO PADS AND DRUMS, RESULTING IN ROTOR DISTORTION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW/STOP ON WET PAVEMENT PEDAL TRAVELS TO FLOOR, ALSO EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO PADS AND DRUMS, RESULTING IN ROTOR DISTORTION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW/STOP ON WET PAVEMENT PEDAL TRAVELS TO FLOOR, ALSO EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO PADS AND DRUMS, RESULTING IN ROTOR DISTORTION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING IN ANY GEAR VEHICLE EXPERIENCES HIGH RPM, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN VEHICLE CONTROL DUE TO UNWARRANTED ACCELERATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SHORT, IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE SWITCH CONNECTOR TO BURN, ALSO WIRING BURNED. *AK DEALER FOUND BURNT WIRE LOOM AND BURNT STARTER SOLENOID, DEALER REPLACED STARTER AND REPAIRED WIRE LOOM, CONSUMER FEELS RECALL 95S28 SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE HIS VEHICLE. *SLC
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES CORRODED, CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT MELTED WHILE DRIVING.
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN PASSENGER IN REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURIES, ALSO SEAT LOOSENED UPON IMPACT.
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN PASSENGER IN REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURIES, ALSO SEAT LOOSENED UPON IMPACT.
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN BATTERY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SWITCH SHORTED CAUSING IT TO MELT LIKE THE ONES IN RECALL. *SLC
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN BATTERY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SWITCH SHORTED CAUSING IT TO MELT LIKE THE ONES IN RECALL. *SLC
SEAT BELTS FAILED IN REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURIES.
BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP SHORTING OUT.
FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE.*AK
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FLEXIBLE COUPLING BETWEEN STEERING WHEEL/STEERING RACK BADLY WORN WHICH PRODUCES EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL OF ABOUT 0-5" AT CIRCUMFERENCE. *SD
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.
REAR BRAKES FAILED.
BATTERY REPLACED.
INSIDE VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE CAUSED BY TWO OF THE WIRING HARNESSES BURNING. *AK
HEAT GAUGE OVER GASKET DETERIORATED ON FUEL PUMP. CAUSING LEAKAGE UNDER BACK SEAT, EATING COATING OFF WIRING AND SHORTED OUT. *AK
VEHICLE HAS STRONG GAS ODOR WHENEVER TANK IS FILLED. *DH
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING WIRES TO BURN.
ELECTRICAL SHORT, IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS BURNED WHEN VEHCILE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE. *AK
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
3RD BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY STARTED SMOKING WHILE STOPPED.
CONSUMER HAVING A HARD TIME TAKEN THE KEY OUT THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. *AK
THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN HEAD-ON COLLISION. THE SEAT BELTS ARE AUTOMATIC RESTRAINTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
THE IGNITON SWITCH SHORTED OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE BEING DRIVEN AND IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON AND THEN WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO RUN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
WHILE IDLING IN COLD WEATHER, INTERIOR OF COMPARTMENT WAS FILLED W/SMOKE DUE TO MAIN WIRING HARNESS BURNIN IN SEVERAL PLACES. DEALER REMOVED DASH. *AK
WHILE IDLING IN COLD WEATHER, INTERIOR OF COMPARTMENT WAS FILLED W/SMOKE DUE TO MAIN WIRING HARNESS BURNIN IN SEVERAL PLACES. DEALER REMOVED DASH. *AK
VEHICLE FIRE.
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
WHILE PARKED OVERNIGHT, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, TOTALED. CAUSE UNKNOWN BY CITY FIRE MARSHALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
BREATHER TUBE FROZE UP AND CAUSED THE OIL TO BUILD UP BLEW OUT PUSHING UP THE DIP STICK. TT
ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND PUFF OF SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE DASH. SMELLED WIRE BURNING LOSS ALL POWER IN THE CAR. ENGINE WIRING HARNESS BURNED. TT
IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE DOES NOT RETURN RPM'S TO NORMAL, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *TT
WHEN VEHICLE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, IN FOR REPAIR FAULTY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, IDLE SPEED CONTROL MODULE. TT
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DIDN'T RESTRAIN . TT
GAS PEDAL STUCK, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT
BRAKES GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR-LOUD ENGINE NOISE. TT BOTH REAR MICHELIN TIRES, P175/70R13, DOT B3F253AX102 SHOWED SIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR. WARPED DISCS, DRUMS AND SHOES FOUND GLAZED, BRAKES SQUEAL AND CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY UNDER EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATI...
BRAKES GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR-LOUD ENGINE NOISE. TT BOTH REAR MICHELIN TIRES, P175/70R13, DOT B3F253AX102 SHOWED SIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR. WARPED DISCS, DRUMS AND SHOES FOUND GLAZED, BRAKES SQUEAL AND CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY UNDER EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATI...
BRAKES GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR-LOUD ENGINE NOISE. TT BOTH REAR MICHELIN TIRES, P175/70R13, DOT B3F253AX102 SHOWED SIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR. WARPED DISCS, DRUMS AND SHOES FOUND GLAZED, BRAKES SQUEAL AND CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY UNDER EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATI...
BRAKES GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR-LOUD ENGINE NOISE. TT BOTH REAR MICHELIN TIRES, P175/70R13, DOT B3F253AX102 SHOWED SIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR. WARPED DISCS, DRUMS AND SHOES FOUND GLAZED, BRAKES SQUEAL AND CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY UNDER EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATI...
BRAKES GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR-LOUD ENGINE NOISE. TT BOTH REAR MICHELIN TIRES, P175/70R13, DOT B3F253AX102 SHOWED SIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR. WARPED DISCS, DRUMS AND SHOES FOUND GLAZED, BRAKES SQUEAL AND CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY UNDER EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATI...
BRAKES GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR-LOUD ENGINE NOISE. TT BOTH REAR MICHELIN TIRES, P175/70R13, DOT B3F253AX102 SHOWED SIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR. WARPED DISCS, DRUMS AND SHOES FOUND GLAZED, BRAKES SQUEAL AND CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY UNDER EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATI...
UPON APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR W/PROBABLE CAUSE BEING ROTORS FAILING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
THROTTLE IS STUCK IN OPEN POSITION. WHEN DRIVING EXPERIENCE HIGH IDLE. TT
PURCHASE CAR HAD TO REPLACE THE GAS TANK IT WAS LEAKING . TT
THE HEAD GASKET CRACK TWO TIMES. TT
THROTTLE STICKS, REFUSES TO RETURN TO IDLE SPEED. *TW
AUTO-TRAN: TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING 50 TO 60 MPH; SLOWED DOWN, ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, NO RESPONSE; COASTED TO SHOULDER. TT
GAS TANK LEAKS WHEN FILLED ABOVE 3/4 FULL. *AK
BRAKES LOCKED UP DUE TO FAILURE OF MASTER CYLINDER, REPLACED BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK
REPLACED PISTON. *AK
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE CALIPER. *AK
VEHICLE IS VIBRATING, REPLACED TRANSMISSION MOUNTS BUT IT DID NOT REPLACE. *AK
DRIVERS AUTO SHOULDER/LAP BELT LATCHES FAIL TO ENGAGE OR REMAIN FASTENED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
VEHICLES IDLE WHEN DRIVING 2 HOURS OR MORE IS DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF.DEFECTIVE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE SERVICE BULLETIN FROM MFR. TT
UPPER STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY HAS PLAY; CAUSES VEHICLE TO WANDER; TOO MUCH PLAY WOULD CAUSE ACCIDENT. TT
GAS PEDAAL STICKS. *AK
GAS PEDAL STICKS. *AK
FUEL PUMP FAILURE. 8AK
SEAT BELT FAILURE. *AK
VEHICLE LEAKING GAS FROM THE GAS TANK, FIXED GAS TANK. TT
VEHICLE HIT TREE; DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS AND LAP BELT DID NOT HOLD. TT
DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT HOLD UPON IMPACT; DRIVER FELL FORWARD; VEHICLE WAS REARENDED DURING BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. TT
THROTTLE CABLE STICKS IN WIDE OPEN POSITION. CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE. TT
ANTILOCK BRAKE COMPRESSOR/ACCUMULATOR FAILED. *AW
WHEN STARTED, ENGINE SMOKED TURNED OFF IGNITION, ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY CABLE TO ABORT FIRE, DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE. TT
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT 1ST TIME, ALMOST HIT A PERSON 2ND TIME, REPLACE THROTTLE SENSOR/IDLE SPEED CONTROL. TT
THE AIR BYPASS WOULD STICK CAUSING THE CAR TO RUN AT A HIGHER RPM, THIS IS A 5-SPEED IF IT WAS AN AUTOMATIC IT WOULD ACT LIKE A STUCK THROTTLE. TT
BOLT IN SPIDER GEAR LOCATED IN DIFFERENTIAL CAME THROUGH, RESULTING IN FAILURE. EVEN THOUGH ENGINE WAS RUNNING NO POWER TO VEHICLE. TT
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
STEERING COLUMN SEVERELY VIBRATES WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY; OWNER TOLD BY FORD THAT IT WAS CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE; CANNOT BE CORRECTED. TT
UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE WHEN DOOR LOCKED. TT
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS CAUSING A HIGH IDLE. TT
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES UPON ENGAGING CLUTCH. *AW
SAFETY BELT BROKE WITHIN TWO YEARS AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. TT