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May 28, 2019 Power Train Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NO OCCUPANT INSIDE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AT THE TIME. THE VEHIC...

May 28, 2019 Power Train Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NO OCCUPANT INSIDE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AT THE TIME. THE VEHIC...

Oct 6, 2017 Air Bags 113,000 mi

VEHICLE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STILL ACTIVATED, WON'T TURN OFF. THERE HAS BEEN NO COLLISIONS OR ACTIVITY THAT CAUSED LIGHT TO BE ACTIVATED.

Oct 6, 2017 Air Bags 113,000 mi

VEHICLE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STILL ACTIVATED, WON'T TURN OFF. THERE HAS BEEN NO COLLISIONS OR ACTIVITY THAT CAUSED LIGHT TO BE ACTIVATED.

May 29, 2017 Engine 171,788 mi

WHILE DRIVING , THE CAR LOST POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN, AFTER COMING TO A STOP, WE TRIED TO START THE CAR UP AGAIN IT BSOUNDED LIKE IT WANTED TO TURN OVER BUT DIDN'T AFTER A FEW TRIES IT STOPPED MAKING ANY NOISE. A MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE BLEW AND THAT IT WAS A ON GOING PROBLEM ...

May 29, 2017 Engine 171,788 mi

WHILE DRIVING , THE CAR LOST POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN, AFTER COMING TO A STOP, WE TRIED TO START THE CAR UP AGAIN IT BSOUNDED LIKE IT WANTED TO TURN OVER BUT DIDN'T AFTER A FEW TRIES IT STOPPED MAKING ANY NOISE. A MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE BLEW AND THAT IT WAS A ON GOING PROBLEM ...

Jan 23, 2017 Engine

SINCE 2001, I HAVE HAD MY CAR SERVICED AT FORD AND SEARS REPAIR SHOP TO ADDRESS MY COMPLAINTS THAT WHEN MY CAR IS STATIONARY IT HAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. I WAS TOLD BY MANY FORD SHOPS THAT IT WAS NOTHING THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE MOTOR MOUNTS. IT WAS REPLACED THE MOUNTS AND IT LAST LONG AND STILL TH...

Jan 23, 2017 Engine

SINCE 2001, I HAVE HAD MY CAR SERVICED AT FORD AND SEARS REPAIR SHOP TO ADDRESS MY COMPLAINTS THAT WHEN MY CAR IS STATIONARY IT HAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. I WAS TOLD BY MANY FORD SHOPS THAT IT WAS NOTHING THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE MOTOR MOUNTS. IT WAS REPLACED THE MOUNTS AND IT LAST LONG AND STILL TH...

Jul 15, 2014 Service Brakes 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.

Jul 15, 2014 Service Brakes 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.

Jun 24, 2014 Suspension 98,580 mi

TOOK CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE. TECH DISCOVERED BOTH REAR SPRINGS ARE BROKEN. WAS QUOTED $1200 TO REPLACE, INCLUDING STRUTS (STILL GOOD). I AM IN MINNESOTA AND THIS CAR HAS NO TRACTION IN THE SNOW. I CAN DRIVE AT 10 MPH AND THE BACK STILL BREAKS TRACTION. I HAVE SPUN OUT MORE DRIVING THIS CAR THAN I HAV...

Jun 24, 2014 Suspension 98,580 mi

TOOK CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE. TECH DISCOVERED BOTH REAR SPRINGS ARE BROKEN. WAS QUOTED $1200 TO REPLACE, INCLUDING STRUTS (STILL GOOD). I AM IN MINNESOTA AND THIS CAR HAS NO TRACTION IN THE SNOW. I CAN DRIVE AT 10 MPH AND THE BACK STILL BREAKS TRACTION. I HAVE SPUN OUT MORE DRIVING THIS CAR THAN I HAV...

Jun 6, 2014 Structure 166,000 mi

TOOK CAR IN TO HAVE THE MUFFLER FIX AND THEY SAID THE FRAME WAS BUSTED AND COMING UP THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARDS SEPARATING FROM THE CAR. ALSO THE FRAME UNDER DOORS ARE ERODING. THEY SAID IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND IF I HIT ONE BIG POTHOLE I WOULD BE IN BIG TROUBLE. *TR

Jun 6, 2014 Structure 166,000 mi

TOOK CAR IN TO HAVE THE MUFFLER FIX AND THEY SAID THE FRAME WAS BUSTED AND COMING UP THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARDS SEPARATING FROM THE CAR. ALSO THE FRAME UNDER DOORS ARE ERODING. THEY SAID IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND IF I HIT ONE BIG POTHOLE I WOULD BE IN BIG TROUBLE. *TR

Sep 11, 2012 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT BURNED OUT SEVERAL TIMES AND WOULD RECUR SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS OR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 143,000.

Sep 11, 2012 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT BURNED OUT SEVERAL TIMES AND WOULD RECUR SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS OR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 143,000.

May 17, 2012 Equipment Crash

1999 FORD ESCORT,HAD A WRECK AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED OUT BY INSURANCE ADJUSTER,THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND EVEN THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER STATED WOW THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T EVEN DEPLOY. ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND WERE INJURED AND WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO WORK SINCE OCTOBER 2011 AND ...

May 17, 2012 Air Bags Crash

1999 FORD ESCORT,HAD A WRECK AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED OUT BY INSURANCE ADJUSTER,THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND EVEN THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER STATED WOW THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T EVEN DEPLOY. ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND WERE INJURED AND WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO WORK SINCE OCTOBER 2011 AND ...

May 17, 2012 Equipment Crash

1999 FORD ESCORT,HAD A WRECK AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED OUT BY INSURANCE ADJUSTER,THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND EVEN THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER STATED WOW THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T EVEN DEPLOY. ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND WERE INJURED AND WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO WORK SINCE OCTOBER 2011 AND ...

May 17, 2012 Air Bags Crash

1999 FORD ESCORT,HAD A WRECK AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED OUT BY INSURANCE ADJUSTER,THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND EVEN THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER STATED WOW THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T EVEN DEPLOY. ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND WERE INJURED AND WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO WORK SINCE OCTOBER 2011 AND ...

Jan 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,083 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS DEFECTIVE. IN ADDITION, THE MOTOR FAILED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Jan 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,083 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS DEFECTIVE. IN ADDITION, THE MOTOR FAILED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Nov 8, 2010 Electrical System Fire 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HEATER BLOWER FAILED AND SPARKS WERE SHOOTING FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE HARNESS BEFORE A FIRE IGNITED. THE CONTACT LOCATED A MANUFACTURERS RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE WIRING OF THE DEFROSTER SYST...

Nov 8, 2010 Visibility Fire 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HEATER BLOWER FAILED AND SPARKS WERE SHOOTING FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE HARNESS BEFORE A FIRE IGNITED. THE CONTACT LOCATED A MANUFACTURERS RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE WIRING OF THE DEFROSTER SYST...

Nov 8, 2010 Electrical System Fire 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HEATER BLOWER FAILED AND SPARKS WERE SHOOTING FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE HARNESS BEFORE A FIRE IGNITED. THE CONTACT LOCATED A MANUFACTURERS RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE WIRING OF THE DEFROSTER SYST...

Nov 8, 2010 Visibility Fire 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HEATER BLOWER FAILED AND SPARKS WERE SHOOTING FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE HARNESS BEFORE A FIRE IGNITED. THE CONTACT LOCATED A MANUFACTURERS RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE WIRING OF THE DEFROSTER SYST...

Sep 25, 2010 Suspension 30,650 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1999 FORD ESCORT STATIONS WAGON WITH ONLY 16K MILES ON IT. AT 30K MILES I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR $585 TO REPLACE THE REAR COIL SPRINGS THAT ARE BROKEN, SAYING IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. NOTE I NEVER ASKED FOR MORE THAN A SIMPLE...

Sep 25, 2010 Suspension 30,650 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1999 FORD ESCORT STATIONS WAGON WITH ONLY 16K MILES ON IT. AT 30K MILES I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR $585 TO REPLACE THE REAR COIL SPRINGS THAT ARE BROKEN, SAYING IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. NOTE I NEVER ASKED FOR MORE THAN A SIMPLE...

May 6, 2010 Air Bags Crash 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE POLICE AND AMBULANCE APPEARED ON THE SCENE AND ONE OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WAS REPORTED INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND...

May 6, 2010 Air Bags Crash 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE POLICE AND AMBULANCE APPEARED ON THE SCENE AND ONE OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WAS REPORTED INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND...

Jan 5, 2010 Tires 80,000 mi

FIRESTONE 710 TIRES. LESS THAN 20,000 MILES, TREAD IS GONE, DOES NOT HANDLE ON ICE AND SNOW. TIRES ARE SOLD IN MINNESOTA, WERE IT SNOWS A LOT. TIRES ROTATED ONCE SO COMPANY WILL NOT STAND BY 65,000 MILE WARRANTY. HIGHWAY MILES, NO REASON FOR TREAD TO HAVE WORN OFF SO SOON. PLEASE CHECK IF TIRE IS DE...

Jan 5, 2010 Tires 80,000 mi

FIRESTONE 710 TIRES. LESS THAN 20,000 MILES, TREAD IS GONE, DOES NOT HANDLE ON ICE AND SNOW. TIRES ARE SOLD IN MINNESOTA, WERE IT SNOWS A LOT. TIRES ROTATED ONCE SO COMPANY WILL NOT STAND BY 65,000 MILE WARRANTY. HIGHWAY MILES, NO REASON FOR TREAD TO HAVE WORN OFF SO SOON. PLEASE CHECK IF TIRE IS DE...

Dec 14, 2009 Air Bags Crash 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 99,0...

Dec 14, 2009 Air Bags Crash 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 99,0...

Oct 18, 2009 Electrical System 67,100 mi

RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT WAS GOING ON AND OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS. GOT A REPLACEMENT BULB TO CHANGE LIGHT. FOUND THE HARNESS THAT CONNECTS INTO THE BACK OF THE LIGHT TO BE MELTED AND PARTIALLY BURNT. HAD TO REPLACE HARNESS. *TR

Oct 18, 2009 Electrical System 67,100 mi

RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT WAS GOING ON AND OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS. GOT A REPLACEMENT BULB TO CHANGE LIGHT. FOUND THE HARNESS THAT CONNECTS INTO THE BACK OF THE LIGHT TO BE MELTED AND PARTIALLY BURNT. HAD TO REPLACE HARNESS. *TR

Sep 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,802 mi

COMPANY STATES THEY DO A COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, SELL HIGH QUALITY USED VEHICLES, MEET CUSTOMERS PERSONAL NEEDS, AND BACK THEIR PRODUCT. NO INSPECTION WAS DONE, ONLY COSMETIC REPAIRS TO SELL THE CAR. NO INSPECTION REPORT CAN BE PRODUCED EXCEPT THE REPAIRS BEFORE CAR WAS PUT ON LOT. THIS VEHICLE IS...

Sep 22, 2009 Power Train 112,802 mi

COMPANY STATES THEY DO A COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, SELL HIGH QUALITY USED VEHICLES, MEET CUSTOMERS PERSONAL NEEDS, AND BACK THEIR PRODUCT. NO INSPECTION WAS DONE, ONLY COSMETIC REPAIRS TO SELL THE CAR. NO INSPECTION REPORT CAN BE PRODUCED EXCEPT THE REPAIRS BEFORE CAR WAS PUT ON LOT. THIS VEHICLE IS...

Sep 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 112,802 mi

COMPANY STATES THEY DO A COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, SELL HIGH QUALITY USED VEHICLES, MEET CUSTOMERS PERSONAL NEEDS, AND BACK THEIR PRODUCT. NO INSPECTION WAS DONE, ONLY COSMETIC REPAIRS TO SELL THE CAR. NO INSPECTION REPORT CAN BE PRODUCED EXCEPT THE REPAIRS BEFORE CAR WAS PUT ON LOT. THIS VEHICLE IS...

Sep 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,802 mi

COMPANY STATES THEY DO A COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, SELL HIGH QUALITY USED VEHICLES, MEET CUSTOMERS PERSONAL NEEDS, AND BACK THEIR PRODUCT. NO INSPECTION WAS DONE, ONLY COSMETIC REPAIRS TO SELL THE CAR. NO INSPECTION REPORT CAN BE PRODUCED EXCEPT THE REPAIRS BEFORE CAR WAS PUT ON LOT. THIS VEHICLE IS...

Sep 22, 2009 Power Train 112,802 mi

COMPANY STATES THEY DO A COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, SELL HIGH QUALITY USED VEHICLES, MEET CUSTOMERS PERSONAL NEEDS, AND BACK THEIR PRODUCT. NO INSPECTION WAS DONE, ONLY COSMETIC REPAIRS TO SELL THE CAR. NO INSPECTION REPORT CAN BE PRODUCED EXCEPT THE REPAIRS BEFORE CAR WAS PUT ON LOT. THIS VEHICLE IS...

Sep 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 112,802 mi

COMPANY STATES THEY DO A COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, SELL HIGH QUALITY USED VEHICLES, MEET CUSTOMERS PERSONAL NEEDS, AND BACK THEIR PRODUCT. NO INSPECTION WAS DONE, ONLY COSMETIC REPAIRS TO SELL THE CAR. NO INSPECTION REPORT CAN BE PRODUCED EXCEPT THE REPAIRS BEFORE CAR WAS PUT ON LOT. THIS VEHICLE IS...

Jul 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

OK, SO I JUST BOUGHT MY 1999 FORD ESCORT ZX2 ON DECEMBER 1, 2008 AT 82,000 MILES. 2 MONTHS LATER I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY ALTERNATOR IN FEBRUARY 2009. IN MAY 2009 MY ENGINE BLEW, APPARENTLY THE #1 ROD SEPARATED AND WENT THROUGH THE OIL PAN. I REPLACED THE ENGINE SINCE I STILL HAVE A LOAN ON THE CAR...

Jul 17, 2009 Power Train 95,000 mi

OK, SO I JUST BOUGHT MY 1999 FORD ESCORT ZX2 ON DECEMBER 1, 2008 AT 82,000 MILES. 2 MONTHS LATER I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY ALTERNATOR IN FEBRUARY 2009. IN MAY 2009 MY ENGINE BLEW, APPARENTLY THE #1 ROD SEPARATED AND WENT THROUGH THE OIL PAN. I REPLACED THE ENGINE SINCE I STILL HAVE A LOAN ON THE CAR...

Jul 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

OK, SO I JUST BOUGHT MY 1999 FORD ESCORT ZX2 ON DECEMBER 1, 2008 AT 82,000 MILES. 2 MONTHS LATER I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY ALTERNATOR IN FEBRUARY 2009. IN MAY 2009 MY ENGINE BLEW, APPARENTLY THE #1 ROD SEPARATED AND WENT THROUGH THE OIL PAN. I REPLACED THE ENGINE SINCE I STILL HAVE A LOAN ON THE CAR...

Jul 17, 2009 Power Train 95,000 mi

OK, SO I JUST BOUGHT MY 1999 FORD ESCORT ZX2 ON DECEMBER 1, 2008 AT 82,000 MILES. 2 MONTHS LATER I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY ALTERNATOR IN FEBRUARY 2009. IN MAY 2009 MY ENGINE BLEW, APPARENTLY THE #1 ROD SEPARATED AND WENT THROUGH THE OIL PAN. I REPLACED THE ENGINE SINCE I STILL HAVE A LOAN ON THE CAR...

Feb 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

EXCESSIVE ENGINE VIBRATION BRAKES FRONT EXHAUST PIPE AND FUMES GET INTO CAR. *TR

Feb 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

EXCESSIVE ENGINE VIBRATION BRAKES FRONT EXHAUST PIPE AND FUMES GET INTO CAR. *TR

Aug 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE DROPPED TWO VALVE SEATS. AS A RESULT, TWO CYLINDER HEADS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS IF IT WERE NOT RECEIVING ANY POWER AND THEN SHUT OFF. THERE WAS NO COMPRESSION, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL DROVE P...

Aug 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE DROPPED TWO VALVE SEATS. AS A RESULT, TWO CYLINDER HEADS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS IF IT WERE NOT RECEIVING ANY POWER AND THEN SHUT OFF. THERE WAS NO COMPRESSION, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL DROVE P...

Jun 15, 2008 Suspension 48,700 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD ESCORT S . THE MILEAGE IS 48,700 MILES. I TOOK IT IN YESTERDAY FOR A STATE INSPECTION. I WAS INFORMED THAT NOT ONLY ONE BUT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. FROM MY RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I HAVE READ THAT THIS HAD BEEN A PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS. BUT YET NO RECALL H...

Jun 15, 2008 Suspension 48,700 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD ESCORT S . THE MILEAGE IS 48,700 MILES. I TOOK IT IN YESTERDAY FOR A STATE INSPECTION. I WAS INFORMED THAT NOT ONLY ONE BUT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. FROM MY RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I HAVE READ THAT THIS HAD BEEN A PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS. BUT YET NO RECALL H...

May 21, 2008 Suspension 38,350 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. DURING A VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS LATER, THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRINGS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59...

May 21, 2008 Suspension 38,350 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. DURING A VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS LATER, THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRINGS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59...

May 16, 2008 Suspension 155,962 mi

DURING REPLACEMENT OF TIRES AND ALIGNMENT, SERVICE PERSONNEL ADVISED THAT THE REAR COILS SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. WAS ADVISED THAT SEVERAL COMPLAINTS HAD BEEN FILED WITH BOTH NHTSA AND MANUFACTURER BUT NO RECALLS HAD BEEN ISSUED. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH CAN RESULT IN ADDITIONAL VEHI...

May 16, 2008 Suspension 155,962 mi

DURING REPLACEMENT OF TIRES AND ALIGNMENT, SERVICE PERSONNEL ADVISED THAT THE REAR COILS SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. WAS ADVISED THAT SEVERAL COMPLAINTS HAD BEEN FILED WITH BOTH NHTSA AND MANUFACTURER BUT NO RECALLS HAD BEEN ISSUED. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH CAN RESULT IN ADDITIONAL VEHI...

Apr 25, 2008 Exterior Lighting 150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN A MONTH OF HER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN AUGUST OF 2007. A DAY OR TWO LATER, THE VALVES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS ...

Apr 25, 2008 Equipment 150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN A MONTH OF HER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN AUGUST OF 2007. A DAY OR TWO LATER, THE VALVES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS ...

Apr 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN A MONTH OF HER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN AUGUST OF 2007. A DAY OR TWO LATER, THE VALVES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS ...

Apr 25, 2008 Equipment 150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN A MONTH OF HER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN AUGUST OF 2007. A DAY OR TWO LATER, THE VALVES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS ...

Apr 25, 2008 Exterior Lighting 150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN A MONTH OF HER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN AUGUST OF 2007. A DAY OR TWO LATER, THE VALVES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS ...

Apr 25, 2008 Equipment 150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN A MONTH OF HER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN AUGUST OF 2007. A DAY OR TWO LATER, THE VALVES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS ...

Apr 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN A MONTH OF HER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN AUGUST OF 2007. A DAY OR TWO LATER, THE VALVES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS ...

Apr 25, 2008 Equipment 150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN A MONTH OF HER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN AUGUST OF 2007. A DAY OR TWO LATER, THE VALVES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS ...

Apr 23, 2008 Electrical System 85,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY SE IN NOVEMBER OF 2006 WITH LESS THAN 83K MILES ON IT. THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT, ONE OF THE HEAD GASKETS CRACKED. I HAD THE HEAD REPAIRED, AND LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER THAT THE HEAD CRACKED AGAIN. I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED. I HAVE NOW HAD NEW HEADS, NEW ENGINE, NEW FUEL PUMP...

Apr 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY SE IN NOVEMBER OF 2006 WITH LESS THAN 83K MILES ON IT. THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT, ONE OF THE HEAD GASKETS CRACKED. I HAD THE HEAD REPAIRED, AND LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER THAT THE HEAD CRACKED AGAIN. I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED. I HAVE NOW HAD NEW HEADS, NEW ENGINE, NEW FUEL PUMP...

Apr 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY SE IN NOVEMBER OF 2006 WITH LESS THAN 83K MILES ON IT. THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT, ONE OF THE HEAD GASKETS CRACKED. I HAD THE HEAD REPAIRED, AND LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER THAT THE HEAD CRACKED AGAIN. I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED. I HAVE NOW HAD NEW HEADS, NEW ENGINE, NEW FUEL PUMP...

Apr 23, 2008 Electrical System 85,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY SE IN NOVEMBER OF 2006 WITH LESS THAN 83K MILES ON IT. THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT, ONE OF THE HEAD GASKETS CRACKED. I HAD THE HEAD REPAIRED, AND LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER THAT THE HEAD CRACKED AGAIN. I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED. I HAVE NOW HAD NEW HEADS, NEW ENGINE, NEW FUEL PUMP...

Apr 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY SE IN NOVEMBER OF 2006 WITH LESS THAN 83K MILES ON IT. THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT, ONE OF THE HEAD GASKETS CRACKED. I HAD THE HEAD REPAIRED, AND LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER THAT THE HEAD CRACKED AGAIN. I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED. I HAVE NOW HAD NEW HEADS, NEW ENGINE, NEW FUEL PUMP...

Apr 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY SE IN NOVEMBER OF 2006 WITH LESS THAN 83K MILES ON IT. THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT, ONE OF THE HEAD GASKETS CRACKED. I HAD THE HEAD REPAIRED, AND LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER THAT THE HEAD CRACKED AGAIN. I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED. I HAVE NOW HAD NEW HEADS, NEW ENGINE, NEW FUEL PUMP...

Mar 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN 2 FORD ESCORTS A 1999 ESCORT SE, AND A 2002 ESCORT SE, I'VE NOTICED ON BOTH VEHICLES, WHEN I'VE HAD TO DO AN EMERGENCY STOP (SLAMMING THE BRAKES) BOTH VEHICLES TAKE FAIRLY LONG TO RESPOND, INCREASING THE BRAKING DISTANCE. I HAVE 2 OTHER FRIENDS WHO OWN SIMILAR ESCORTS, AND NOTICE THE SAME PROB...

Mar 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN 2 FORD ESCORTS A 1999 ESCORT SE, AND A 2002 ESCORT SE, I'VE NOTICED ON BOTH VEHICLES, WHEN I'VE HAD TO DO AN EMERGENCY STOP (SLAMMING THE BRAKES) BOTH VEHICLES TAKE FAIRLY LONG TO RESPOND, INCREASING THE BRAKING DISTANCE. I HAVE 2 OTHER FRIENDS WHO OWN SIMILAR ESCORTS, AND NOTICE THE SAME PROB...

Jan 9, 2008 Suspension Crash 137,400 mi

REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE. 2 SEPARATE REAR COIL SPRING FAILURES WITHIN 2 MONTHS. 1 OF WHICH PUNCTURED THE TIRE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CAR LOST CONTROL AND WENT INTO THE MEDIAN. LUCKILY NOBODY WAS INJURED AND THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. REPAIR SHOP NOTED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ESC...

Jan 9, 2008 Suspension Crash 137,400 mi

REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE. 2 SEPARATE REAR COIL SPRING FAILURES WITHIN 2 MONTHS. 1 OF WHICH PUNCTURED THE TIRE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CAR LOST CONTROL AND WENT INTO THE MEDIAN. LUCKILY NOBODY WAS INJURED AND THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. REPAIR SHOP NOTED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ESC...

Dec 8, 2007 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE BOTH VERY OBSCURED BY DETERIORATED MATERIAL..THIS LOWERS THE LIGHT TRANSMISSION SUBSTANTIALLY CAUSING A VERY UNSAFE NIGHT DRIVING CONDITION.. THERE IS NO MECHANICAL DAMAGE TO THE LENSES ONLY DETERIORATION. *TR

Dec 8, 2007 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE BOTH VERY OBSCURED BY DETERIORATED MATERIAL..THIS LOWERS THE LIGHT TRANSMISSION SUBSTANTIALLY CAUSING A VERY UNSAFE NIGHT DRIVING CONDITION.. THERE IS NO MECHANICAL DAMAGE TO THE LENSES ONLY DETERIORATION. *TR

Dec 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, HE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A MEC...

Dec 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, HE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A MEC...

Nov 7, 2007 Seat Belts

DURING THE USE OF THE BACK PASSENGER SEAT BELT, IT BECAME JAMMED AND WILL NOT COME OUT ENOUGH TO USE OR ROLL BACK UP TO TRY AND REUSE. *TR

Nov 7, 2007 Seat Belts

DURING THE USE OF THE BACK PASSENGER SEAT BELT, IT BECAME JAMMED AND WILL NOT COME OUT ENOUGH TO USE OR ROLL BACK UP TO TRY AND REUSE. *TR

Aug 28, 2007 Steering 54,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS 1999 ESCORT FROM A DEALER. IT WAS USED WITH AROUND 20K MILES ON IT. I MADE THE DEALER CHANGE OUT THE TIE ROD ENDS BEFORE I TOOK IT BECAUSE I NOTICED THEY WERE BAD. THE CAR NOW HAS 54K MILES ON IT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD END FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID AND TURN INTO ONCOMIN...

Aug 28, 2007 Seat Belts Crash 104,308 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE FRONTAL SEAT BELT WEBBINGS DID NOT LOCK (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04E048000) AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEVERE STRAIN, S...

Aug 28, 2007 Air Bags Crash 104,308 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE FRONTAL SEAT BELT WEBBINGS DID NOT LOCK (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04E048000) AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEVERE STRAIN, S...

Aug 28, 2007 Steering 54,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS 1999 ESCORT FROM A DEALER. IT WAS USED WITH AROUND 20K MILES ON IT. I MADE THE DEALER CHANGE OUT THE TIE ROD ENDS BEFORE I TOOK IT BECAUSE I NOTICED THEY WERE BAD. THE CAR NOW HAS 54K MILES ON IT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD END FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID AND TURN INTO ONCOMIN...

Aug 28, 2007 Seat Belts Crash 104,308 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE FRONTAL SEAT BELT WEBBINGS DID NOT LOCK (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04E048000) AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEVERE STRAIN, S...

Aug 28, 2007 Air Bags Crash 104,308 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE FRONTAL SEAT BELT WEBBINGS DID NOT LOCK (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04E048000) AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEVERE STRAIN, S...

Jul 19, 2007 Suspension 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AT THE REPAIR SHOP, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THE SHOP STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE COILS SPRING RUSTING. THE CONTACT HAS NOT NOT...

Jul 19, 2007 Suspension 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AT THE REPAIR SHOP, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THE SHOP STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE COILS SPRING RUSTING. THE CONTACT HAS NOT NOT...

Jun 22, 2007 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HORN DOES NOT WORK. SHE WAS UNABLE TO PLACE HER VEHICLE IN DRIVE BECAUSE OF BLOWN OUT FUSES, INCLUDING THE HORN FUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WIRES TO THE CRUISE CONTROL WERE BLOWN. A FEW WEEKS LA...

Jun 22, 2007 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HORN DOES NOT WORK. SHE WAS UNABLE TO PLACE HER VEHICLE IN DRIVE BECAUSE OF BLOWN OUT FUSES, INCLUDING THE HORN FUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WIRES TO THE CRUISE CONTROL WERE BLOWN. A FEW WEEKS LA...

May 23, 2007 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND FELT A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE'S FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

May 23, 2007 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND FELT A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE'S FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Dec 22, 2006 Structure 63,446 mi

FAILURRE OF ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS IN MY 1999 FORD ESCORT. *NM

Dec 22, 2006 Structure 63,446 mi

FAILURRE OF ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS IN MY 1999 FORD ESCORT. *NM

Nov 30, 2006 Suspension 79,500 mi

DURING SAFETY INSPECTION DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS OF 1999 FORD ESCORT SE HAD BROKEN. THIS IS THE SECOND FORD ESCORT I HAVE OWNED THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM. FIRST VEHICLE WAS A 1997 FORD ESCORT LX THAT I PURCHASED FROM A DEALER IN FT. COLLINS, CO. I HAVE OWNED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS FAILE...

Nov 30, 2006 Suspension 79,500 mi

DURING SAFETY INSPECTION DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS OF 1999 FORD ESCORT SE HAD BROKEN. THIS IS THE SECOND FORD ESCORT I HAVE OWNED THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM. FIRST VEHICLE WAS A 1997 FORD ESCORT LX THAT I PURCHASED FROM A DEALER IN FT. COLLINS, CO. I HAVE OWNED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS FAILE...

Sep 21, 2006 Tires Crash

1999 ESCORT LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK TWO GUARDRAILS. THE CONSUMER HAD MINOR INJURIES, BUT REFUSED TREATMENT. *JB

Sep 21, 2006 Tires Crash

1999 ESCORT LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK TWO GUARDRAILS. THE CONSUMER HAD MINOR INJURIES, BUT REFUSED TREATMENT. *JB

Sep 18, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 86,000 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS, AS I WAS WAITING AT A RED LIGHT, FOOT ON BRAKE, MY VEHICLE TRIED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN ACCORD. IN ONE OF THESE INSTANCES I HIT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE. *NM

Sep 18, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 86,000 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS, AS I WAS WAITING AT A RED LIGHT, FOOT ON BRAKE, MY VEHICLE TRIED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN ACCORD. IN ONE OF THESE INSTANCES I HIT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE. *NM

Aug 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 99,000 mi

WHEN PRESSING GAS ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAR DOES NOT MOVE. CAR HESITATES WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. OCCASIONALLY (ABOUT 1 OF 2 TIMES) THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS AND OTHER SERVICE LIGHTS APPEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY ON 11/29/00. TRANSMISSION FURTHER COMPLAINED...

Aug 28, 2006 Power Train 99,000 mi

WHEN PRESSING GAS ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAR DOES NOT MOVE. CAR HESITATES WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. OCCASIONALLY (ABOUT 1 OF 2 TIMES) THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS AND OTHER SERVICE LIGHTS APPEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY ON 11/29/00. TRANSMISSION FURTHER COMPLAINED...

Aug 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 99,000 mi

WHEN PRESSING GAS ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAR DOES NOT MOVE. CAR HESITATES WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. OCCASIONALLY (ABOUT 1 OF 2 TIMES) THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS AND OTHER SERVICE LIGHTS APPEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY ON 11/29/00. TRANSMISSION FURTHER COMPLAINED...

Aug 28, 2006 Power Train 99,000 mi

WHEN PRESSING GAS ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAR DOES NOT MOVE. CAR HESITATES WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. OCCASIONALLY (ABOUT 1 OF 2 TIMES) THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS AND OTHER SERVICE LIGHTS APPEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY ON 11/29/00. TRANSMISSION FURTHER COMPLAINED...

Jul 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

1999 FORD ESCORT MADE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. UPON INSPECTION MECHANIC DETERMINED IT WAS THE TONE RING THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE TONE RING IS A PART OF THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGE...

Jul 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

1999 FORD ESCORT MADE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. UPON INSPECTION MECHANIC DETERMINED IT WAS THE TONE RING THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE TONE RING IS A PART OF THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGE...

Jul 5, 2006 Air Bags Crash 73,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A HEAD-ON COLLISSION THAT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 42 MPH. THERE WAS PRE-IMPACT BRAKING, THE SEAT BELT WAS WORN AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. THE SERVIC...

Jul 5, 2006 Air Bags Crash 73,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A HEAD-ON COLLISSION THAT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 42 MPH. THERE WAS PRE-IMPACT BRAKING, THE SEAT BELT WAS WORN AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. THE SERVIC...

Jun 9, 2006 Suspension 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED IT WAS DETERMINED THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND NEW COIL SPRINGS HAVE BEEN ORDERED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Jun 9, 2006 Suspension 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED IT WAS DETERMINED THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND NEW COIL SPRINGS HAVE BEEN ORDERED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

May 31, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 8,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-55 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE FUEL SYSTEM DID NOT SHUT OFF, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT. THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED; THE CONTENTS OF THE TRUNK...

May 31, 2006 Air Bags Crash 8,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-55 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE FUEL SYSTEM DID NOT SHUT OFF, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT. THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED; THE CONTENTS OF THE TRUNK...

May 31, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 8,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-55 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE FUEL SYSTEM DID NOT SHUT OFF, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT. THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED; THE CONTENTS OF THE TRUNK...

May 31, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 8,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-55 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE FUEL SYSTEM DID NOT SHUT OFF, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT. THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED; THE CONTENTS OF THE TRUNK...

May 31, 2006 Air Bags Crash 8,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-55 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE FUEL SYSTEM DID NOT SHUT OFF, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT. THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED; THE CONTENTS OF THE TRUNK...

May 31, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 8,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-55 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE FUEL SYSTEM DID NOT SHUT OFF, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT. THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED; THE CONTENTS OF THE TRUNK...

May 23, 2006 Suspension

I HAD MY 99 ESCORT IN FOR A/C WORK AND A INSPECTION WAS DONE AND FOUND BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKEN, I HAVE NOTED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS IN YOUR FILES ON THIS. THE CAR HAS 28K MILES NO REPAIRS WERE DONE YET. *JB

May 23, 2006 Suspension

I HAD MY 99 ESCORT IN FOR A/C WORK AND A INSPECTION WAS DONE AND FOUND BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKEN, I HAVE NOTED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS IN YOUR FILES ON THIS. THE CAR HAS 28K MILES NO REPAIRS WERE DONE YET. *JB

May 9, 2006 Suspension 67,712 mi

REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKE. *NM

May 9, 2006 Suspension 67,712 mi

REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKE. *NM

Apr 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,200 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD ESCORT SE. IT HAS LESS THAN 32,000 ORIGINAL MILES. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN IT STARTED MAKING A LOUD VIBRATING NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AS I HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD TO HAVE THE MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, WHEN THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. I TOOK ...

Apr 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,200 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD ESCORT SE. IT HAS LESS THAN 32,000 ORIGINAL MILES. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN IT STARTED MAKING A LOUD VIBRATING NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AS I HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD TO HAVE THE MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, WHEN THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. I TOOK ...

Apr 12, 2006 Electrical System 109,240 mi

I WAS OUT OF TOWN, DROVE FOR 2 1/2 HRS THEN PARKED FOR SHOPPING. WAS ON WAY BACK HOME..10 MIN INTO DRIVE, WHEN MY FORD ESCORT ZX2 JUST LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD LITTLE WARNING..A MINUTE BEFORE IT WAS RUNNING ROUGH THEN NOTHING..NO GAUGES OR STEERING ETC. I HAD THE ALTER...

Apr 12, 2006 Electrical System 109,240 mi

I WAS OUT OF TOWN, DROVE FOR 2 1/2 HRS THEN PARKED FOR SHOPPING. WAS ON WAY BACK HOME..10 MIN INTO DRIVE, WHEN MY FORD ESCORT ZX2 JUST LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD LITTLE WARNING..A MINUTE BEFORE IT WAS RUNNING ROUGH THEN NOTHING..NO GAUGES OR STEERING ETC. I HAD THE ALTER...

Apr 11, 2006 Steering Crash 24,096 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO 2 PARKED CARS. INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S HANDS, BACK AND FEET. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SE...

Apr 11, 2006 Air Bags Crash 24,096 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO 2 PARKED CARS. INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S HANDS, BACK AND FEET. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SE...

Apr 11, 2006 Steering Crash 24,096 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO 2 PARKED CARS. INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S HANDS, BACK AND FEET. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SE...

Apr 11, 2006 Air Bags Crash 24,096 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO 2 PARKED CARS. INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S HANDS, BACK AND FEET. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SE...

Feb 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,446 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD ESCORT SE, 4 DOOR. ABOUT A WEEK AGO I TOOK IT INTO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BAD. A COUNTER PERSON LOOKED UP VEHICLE NOTICES AND (I THINK) FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN ON MOTOR MOUNTS FOR 2001-2003 ESCORTS. MY QUESTION IS, HOW CAN ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUN...

Feb 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,446 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD ESCORT SE, 4 DOOR. ABOUT A WEEK AGO I TOOK IT INTO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BAD. A COUNTER PERSON LOOKED UP VEHICLE NOTICES AND (I THINK) FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN ON MOTOR MOUNTS FOR 2001-2003 ESCORTS. MY QUESTION IS, HOW CAN ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUN...

Feb 8, 2006 Suspension 76,137 mi

1-COURTESY CHECK BY A LOCAL TIRE & AUTO SERVICE CENTER DURING A TIRE ROTATION. SUGGEST REPLACE REAR COIL SPRINGS. 2-WE WERE TOLD ONE OF THE REAR COIL SPRINGS IS BROKEN, THESE HAVE TO BE REPLACED IN PAIRS. 3-THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD NOT BE A REGULAR ITEM THAT NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED. WE SH...

Feb 8, 2006 Suspension 76,137 mi

1-COURTESY CHECK BY A LOCAL TIRE & AUTO SERVICE CENTER DURING A TIRE ROTATION. SUGGEST REPLACE REAR COIL SPRINGS. 2-WE WERE TOLD ONE OF THE REAR COIL SPRINGS IS BROKEN, THESE HAVE TO BE REPLACED IN PAIRS. 3-THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD NOT BE A REGULAR ITEM THAT NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED. WE SH...

Jan 8, 2006 Suspension 88,000 mi

I TOOK MY 99 FORD ESCORT TO A AUTO REPAIR SHOP TO FIX ONE FRONT TIE ROD (ANOTHER FREQUENT PROBLEM ON ESCORT) AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT ONE OF THE SPINGS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS BROKEN. I DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING DIFFERENT WHEN DRIVING AND I DON'T KNOW FOR HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN BROKEN. THE MECHA...

Jan 8, 2006 Steering 88,000 mi

I TOOK MY 99 FORD ESCORT TO A AUTO REPAIR SHOP TO FIX ONE FRONT TIE ROD (ANOTHER FREQUENT PROBLEM ON ESCORT) AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT ONE OF THE SPINGS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS BROKEN. I DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING DIFFERENT WHEN DRIVING AND I DON'T KNOW FOR HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN BROKEN. THE MECHA...

Jan 8, 2006 Suspension 88,000 mi

I TOOK MY 99 FORD ESCORT TO A AUTO REPAIR SHOP TO FIX ONE FRONT TIE ROD (ANOTHER FREQUENT PROBLEM ON ESCORT) AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT ONE OF THE SPINGS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS BROKEN. I DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING DIFFERENT WHEN DRIVING AND I DON'T KNOW FOR HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN BROKEN. THE MECHA...

Jan 8, 2006 Steering 88,000 mi

I TOOK MY 99 FORD ESCORT TO A AUTO REPAIR SHOP TO FIX ONE FRONT TIE ROD (ANOTHER FREQUENT PROBLEM ON ESCORT) AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT ONE OF THE SPINGS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS BROKEN. I DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING DIFFERENT WHEN DRIVING AND I DON'T KNOW FOR HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN BROKEN. THE MECHA...

Dec 5, 2005 Air Bags

I JUST WANT TO COMPLAIN THAT I FEEL FORD MOTOR CO. SHOULD OFFER A SUBSIDIE FOR OWNERS OF 1999 FORD ESCORT ZX 2 AUTOMOBILES FOR THE ADDITION OF DISENGAGMENT SWITCHES FOR THEIR FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEVICES. I AM AWARE THAT NEWER MODELS COME EQUIPPED WITH THIS FEATURE. I WAS ADVISED BY FORD MO...

Dec 5, 2005 Air Bags

I JUST WANT TO COMPLAIN THAT I FEEL FORD MOTOR CO. SHOULD OFFER A SUBSIDIE FOR OWNERS OF 1999 FORD ESCORT ZX 2 AUTOMOBILES FOR THE ADDITION OF DISENGAGMENT SWITCHES FOR THEIR FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEVICES. I AM AWARE THAT NEWER MODELS COME EQUIPPED WITH THIS FEATURE. I WAS ADVISED BY FORD MO...

Oct 7, 2005 Suspension 15,779 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A BROKEN REAR SPRING ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER FOUND IT BROKEN WHILE DOING A SAFETY INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE SPRING WAS BROKEN. MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT HAS NOT HAD IT FIXED BECAUSE OF THE EXPENSE. CONTACT ...

Oct 7, 2005 Suspension 15,779 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A BROKEN REAR SPRING ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER FOUND IT BROKEN WHILE DOING A SAFETY INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE SPRING WAS BROKEN. MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT HAS NOT HAD IT FIXED BECAUSE OF THE EXPENSE. CONTACT ...

Sep 29, 2005 Power Train

DT: 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE GEAR SHIFTER MALFUNCTIONED. IT DID NOT GO INTO 2 OR 1 GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED LAST YEAR ON AUGUST 3, 2004. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY STATED THESE GEARS SHOULD NOT BE USED. THE ENTIRE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY WILL NEED TO REPLACED AT TH...

Sep 29, 2005 Power Train

DT: 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE GEAR SHIFTER MALFUNCTIONED. IT DID NOT GO INTO 2 OR 1 GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED LAST YEAR ON AUGUST 3, 2004. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY STATED THESE GEARS SHOULD NOT BE USED. THE ENTIRE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY WILL NEED TO REPLACED AT TH...

Aug 24, 2005 Suspension 11,904 mi

OUR 1999 FORD ESCORT WITH ONLY 11,904 MILES ON THE ODOMETER (WE DRIVE A SUBARU FORESTER MOSTLY), RECEIVED ITS ANNUAL INSPECTION (NYS LAW) ON AUGUST 11, 2005. THE INSPECTION REVEALED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. I ASKED THE TECHNICIAN HOW THAT COULD HAPPEN WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE AND SO LIT...

Aug 24, 2005 Suspension 11,904 mi

OUR 1999 FORD ESCORT WITH ONLY 11,904 MILES ON THE ODOMETER (WE DRIVE A SUBARU FORESTER MOSTLY), RECEIVED ITS ANNUAL INSPECTION (NYS LAW) ON AUGUST 11, 2005. THE INSPECTION REVEALED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. I ASKED THE TECHNICIAN HOW THAT COULD HAPPEN WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE AND SO LIT...

Aug 15, 2005 Suspension

DT: 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR SPRINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION THE REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED FORD, THEY DID NOT KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AFTER MARKET REPAIR SHOP. THEY STATED THIS W...

Aug 15, 2005 Suspension

DT: 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR SPRINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION THE REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED FORD, THEY DID NOT KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AFTER MARKET REPAIR SHOP. THEY STATED THIS W...

Aug 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 FORD ESCORT FROM CARMAX IN MAY OF 2001. ABOUT 2-3 WKS LATER I CONSTANTLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHT GOING OUT. I GOT TICKETED BY THE POLICE SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. THEN ONE DAY DRIVING FROM WORK MY ENGINE DIED. WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ALL. I T...

Aug 5, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 FORD ESCORT FROM CARMAX IN MAY OF 2001. ABOUT 2-3 WKS LATER I CONSTANTLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHT GOING OUT. I GOT TICKETED BY THE POLICE SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. THEN ONE DAY DRIVING FROM WORK MY ENGINE DIED. WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ALL. I T...

Aug 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 FORD ESCORT FROM CARMAX IN MAY OF 2001. ABOUT 2-3 WKS LATER I CONSTANTLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHT GOING OUT. I GOT TICKETED BY THE POLICE SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. THEN ONE DAY DRIVING FROM WORK MY ENGINE DIED. WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ALL. I T...

Aug 5, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 FORD ESCORT FROM CARMAX IN MAY OF 2001. ABOUT 2-3 WKS LATER I CONSTANTLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHT GOING OUT. I GOT TICKETED BY THE POLICE SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. THEN ONE DAY DRIVING FROM WORK MY ENGINE DIED. WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ALL. I T...

Jul 22, 2005 Suspension 131,569 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE WAS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. BOTH OF THE BACK COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER FOUND THIS OUT WHEN GETTING THE BRAKES INSPECTED. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, TIE RODS AND THE REAR STRUTS INCLUDING THE COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE INSPECTION TOOK PLACE ON 7-8-05. CONSUMER TOO...

Jul 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 131,569 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE WAS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. BOTH OF THE BACK COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER FOUND THIS OUT WHEN GETTING THE BRAKES INSPECTED. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, TIE RODS AND THE REAR STRUTS INCLUDING THE COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE INSPECTION TOOK PLACE ON 7-8-05. CONSUMER TOO...

Jul 22, 2005 Steering 131,569 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE WAS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. BOTH OF THE BACK COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER FOUND THIS OUT WHEN GETTING THE BRAKES INSPECTED. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, TIE RODS AND THE REAR STRUTS INCLUDING THE COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE INSPECTION TOOK PLACE ON 7-8-05. CONSUMER TOO...

Jul 22, 2005 Suspension 131,569 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE WAS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. BOTH OF THE BACK COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER FOUND THIS OUT WHEN GETTING THE BRAKES INSPECTED. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, TIE RODS AND THE REAR STRUTS INCLUDING THE COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE INSPECTION TOOK PLACE ON 7-8-05. CONSUMER TOO...

Jul 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 131,569 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE WAS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. BOTH OF THE BACK COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER FOUND THIS OUT WHEN GETTING THE BRAKES INSPECTED. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, TIE RODS AND THE REAR STRUTS INCLUDING THE COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE INSPECTION TOOK PLACE ON 7-8-05. CONSUMER TOO...

Jul 22, 2005 Steering 131,569 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE WAS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. BOTH OF THE BACK COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER FOUND THIS OUT WHEN GETTING THE BRAKES INSPECTED. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, TIE RODS AND THE REAR STRUTS INCLUDING THE COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE INSPECTION TOOK PLACE ON 7-8-05. CONSUMER TOO...

Jul 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES THE HEADLIGHT SOCKET WENT OUT ON 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONSUMER TELLING THAT IF SHE DID NOT HAVE THE SOCKET REPLACED IT WILL CAUSE A FIRE. BUT THEY WILL NOT FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE WARRANTY SAYID THAT ELECTRONIC PARTS WERW NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY...

Jul 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES THE HEADLIGHT SOCKET WENT OUT ON 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONSUMER TELLING THAT IF SHE DID NOT HAVE THE SOCKET REPLACED IT WILL CAUSE A FIRE. BUT THEY WILL NOT FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE WARRANTY SAYID THAT ELECTRONIC PARTS WERW NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY...

Jul 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 8,300 mi

NOTICED THAT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING UP ON AND OFF, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS,WIRES, LIGHT WOULD GO OFF FOR A PERIOD AND THAN COME BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY BETWEEN 65-70 MILES/HOUR WHEN I HURED A LOUD BANG , PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, I HAD THE CAR TAKING TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, SE...

Jul 5, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 8,300 mi

NOTICED THAT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING UP ON AND OFF, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS,WIRES, LIGHT WOULD GO OFF FOR A PERIOD AND THAN COME BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY BETWEEN 65-70 MILES/HOUR WHEN I HURED A LOUD BANG , PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, I HAD THE CAR TAKING TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, SE...

Jul 5, 2005 Power Train Crash 8,300 mi

NOTICED THAT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING UP ON AND OFF, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS,WIRES, LIGHT WOULD GO OFF FOR A PERIOD AND THAN COME BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY BETWEEN 65-70 MILES/HOUR WHEN I HURED A LOUD BANG , PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, I HAD THE CAR TAKING TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, SE...

Jul 5, 2005 Seats Crash 8,300 mi

NOTICED THAT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING UP ON AND OFF, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS,WIRES, LIGHT WOULD GO OFF FOR A PERIOD AND THAN COME BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY BETWEEN 65-70 MILES/HOUR WHEN I HURED A LOUD BANG , PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, I HAD THE CAR TAKING TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, SE...

Jul 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 8,300 mi

NOTICED THAT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING UP ON AND OFF, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS,WIRES, LIGHT WOULD GO OFF FOR A PERIOD AND THAN COME BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY BETWEEN 65-70 MILES/HOUR WHEN I HURED A LOUD BANG , PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, I HAD THE CAR TAKING TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, SE...

Jul 5, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 8,300 mi

NOTICED THAT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING UP ON AND OFF, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS,WIRES, LIGHT WOULD GO OFF FOR A PERIOD AND THAN COME BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY BETWEEN 65-70 MILES/HOUR WHEN I HURED A LOUD BANG , PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, I HAD THE CAR TAKING TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, SE...

Jul 5, 2005 Power Train Crash 8,300 mi

NOTICED THAT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING UP ON AND OFF, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS,WIRES, LIGHT WOULD GO OFF FOR A PERIOD AND THAN COME BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY BETWEEN 65-70 MILES/HOUR WHEN I HURED A LOUD BANG , PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, I HAD THE CAR TAKING TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, SE...

Jul 5, 2005 Seats Crash 8,300 mi

NOTICED THAT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING UP ON AND OFF, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS,WIRES, LIGHT WOULD GO OFF FOR A PERIOD AND THAN COME BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY BETWEEN 65-70 MILES/HOUR WHEN I HURED A LOUD BANG , PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, I HAD THE CAR TAKING TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, SE...

Jun 13, 2005 Suspension 136,000 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, AND TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS DAMAGE, THOUGH I HAD NOTICED SOME SUSPENSION NOISE WHEN TURNING. ALSO, THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS MUCH "LOOSER" IN THE REAR. TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME THAT THE SPRINGS COULD FURTHER DETERIO...

Jun 13, 2005 Suspension 136,000 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, AND TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS DAMAGE, THOUGH I HAD NOTICED SOME SUSPENSION NOISE WHEN TURNING. ALSO, THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS MUCH "LOOSER" IN THE REAR. TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME THAT THE SPRINGS COULD FURTHER DETERIO...

Apr 29, 2005 Electrical System Fire 76,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN SUDDENLY SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAW FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT.*AK

Apr 29, 2005 Electrical System Fire 76,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN SUDDENLY SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAW FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT.*AK

Mar 29, 2005 Air Bags Crash

BOTH AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 29, 2005 Air Bags Crash

BOTH AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

ON 12-11-04 WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM WORK, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE CAR STALLED. AT FIRST I THOUGH IT WAS THE TIMING BELT. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL SHOP WHO SAID THAT THE TIMING BELT HAD BEEN STRETCHED AND HAD ACTUALLY SKIPPED GEARS. THEY REPLACED THE TIMING BELT AND UPO...

Mar 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

ON 12-11-04 WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM WORK, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE CAR STALLED. AT FIRST I THOUGH IT WAS THE TIMING BELT. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL SHOP WHO SAID THAT THE TIMING BELT HAD BEEN STRETCHED AND HAD ACTUALLY SKIPPED GEARS. THEY REPLACED THE TIMING BELT AND UPO...

Mar 7, 2005 Seat Belts 76,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE PASSENGER SEAT POPED OUT AFTER IT WAS FASTENED. THE PASSENGER CAN NOT BE SECURED IN THE VEHICLE. NOT INCLUDED IN THE SEAT BELT RECALL NHTSA O4E048000 *JB

Mar 7, 2005 Seat Belts 76,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE PASSENGER SEAT POPED OUT AFTER IT WAS FASTENED. THE PASSENGER CAN NOT BE SECURED IN THE VEHICLE. NOT INCLUDED IN THE SEAT BELT RECALL NHTSA O4E048000 *JB

Feb 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. OWNER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.*AK

Feb 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE BACK. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. OWNER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.*AK

Feb 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE BACK. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 550 mi

IN 1999 WE PURCHASED A FORD ESCORT. WITHIN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, THAT SOMETIMES A NEW CAR WOULD DO THAT JUST BY GOING OVER A BUMP. WITHIN THE NEXT TWO YEARS THE CAR DEVELOPED SOME REALLY WEIRD PROBLEMS....

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 550 mi

IN 1999 WE PURCHASED A FORD ESCORT. WITHIN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, THAT SOMETIMES A NEW CAR WOULD DO THAT JUST BY GOING OVER A BUMP. WITHIN THE NEXT TWO YEARS THE CAR DEVELOPED SOME REALLY WEIRD PROBLEMS....

Feb 15, 2005 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 35 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

Feb 15, 2005 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 35 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

Jan 31, 2005 Air Bags 106,390 mi

MY THEN 20 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 1999 ESCORT ZX2. SHE STOPED AT A STOP SIGN, AND AS SHE BEGAN TO ACCELL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. SHE WAS SHAKEN UP, AND BURNED ON HER FACE AND ARMS. I REPORTED THIS TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, THEY TOLD ME BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, T...

Jan 31, 2005 Air Bags 106,390 mi

MY THEN 20 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 1999 ESCORT ZX2. SHE STOPED AT A STOP SIGN, AND AS SHE BEGAN TO ACCELL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. SHE WAS SHAKEN UP, AND BURNED ON HER FACE AND ARMS. I REPORTED THIS TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, THEY TOLD ME BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, T...

Jan 14, 2005 Suspension 83,800 mi

AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A SAFETY INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT. *TC

Jan 14, 2005 Suspension 83,800 mi

AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A SAFETY INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT. *TC

Jan 12, 2005 Steering

WHENEVER IT RAINS AND I DRIVE IN A PUDDLE OF WATER MY SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF, CAUSING MY CAR TO HAVE NO POWER STEERING AND MY BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. EVERYTIME THIS HAPPENS I GO TO MY MECHANIC AND HE HAS TO MANUALLY PUT THE BELT BACK ON. THE MECHANIC TELLS ME HE DOESN'T KNOW WHY THIS KEEPS HAPP...

Jan 12, 2005 Steering

WHENEVER IT RAINS AND I DRIVE IN A PUDDLE OF WATER MY SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF, CAUSING MY CAR TO HAVE NO POWER STEERING AND MY BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. EVERYTIME THIS HAPPENS I GO TO MY MECHANIC AND HE HAS TO MANUALLY PUT THE BELT BACK ON. THE MECHANIC TELLS ME HE DOESN'T KNOW WHY THIS KEEPS HAPP...

Jan 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING IN THE RAIN, RUNNING THROUGH PUDDLES CAUSES MY SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF. HAD A MECHANIC PUT THE BELT BACK ON. NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BELT OR THE TENSION. APPARENTLY JUST GETTING THE BELT WET IS ENOUGH TO HAVE IT WALK OFF THE BOTTOM PULLEY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I OF COURSE LOSE MY POWER STEERIN...

Jan 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING IN THE RAIN, RUNNING THROUGH PUDDLES CAUSES MY SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF. HAD A MECHANIC PUT THE BELT BACK ON. NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BELT OR THE TENSION. APPARENTLY JUST GETTING THE BELT WET IS ENOUGH TO HAVE IT WALK OFF THE BOTTOM PULLEY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I OF COURSE LOSE MY POWER STEERIN...

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

1999 FORD ESCORT, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, STATION WAGON: OIL LEAKED THROUGH THE CAMSHAFT BOLTS INTO THE MANUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, CAUSING IT TO GUM UP AND EVENTUALLY FAIL TO DISENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED THE CAR LURCHING FORWARD WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEP...

Dec 22, 2004 Power Train 70,000 mi

1999 FORD ESCORT, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, STATION WAGON: OIL LEAKED THROUGH THE CAMSHAFT BOLTS INTO THE MANUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, CAUSING IT TO GUM UP AND EVENTUALLY FAIL TO DISENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED THE CAR LURCHING FORWARD WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEP...

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

1999 FORD ESCORT, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, STATION WAGON: OIL LEAKED THROUGH THE CAMSHAFT BOLTS INTO THE MANUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, CAUSING IT TO GUM UP AND EVENTUALLY FAIL TO DISENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED THE CAR LURCHING FORWARD WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEP...

Dec 22, 2004 Power Train 70,000 mi

1999 FORD ESCORT, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, STATION WAGON: OIL LEAKED THROUGH THE CAMSHAFT BOLTS INTO THE MANUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, CAUSING IT TO GUM UP AND EVENTUALLY FAIL TO DISENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED THE CAR LURCHING FORWARD WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEP...

Oct 27, 2004 Electrical System 54,000 mi

MY CAR HAS 55000 MILES AND ITS A 1999 ESCORT.Y TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, THIS AT LESS THAN 55000 MILES? I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY STREET AND THE CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE SHOP REPLACED THE TIMING BELT AND THE PULLY'S. NOW I HAVE GONE TO WORK M...

Oct 27, 2004 Electrical System 54,000 mi

MY CAR HAS 55000 MILES AND ITS A 1999 ESCORT.Y TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, THIS AT LESS THAN 55000 MILES? I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY STREET AND THE CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE SHOP REPLACED THE TIMING BELT AND THE PULLY'S. NOW I HAVE GONE TO WORK M...

Oct 21, 2004 Power Train 29,000 mi

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION FOR 1999 FORD ESCORT PURCHASED NEW. I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY THEN 72 YEAR OLD MOTHER WHO PUT 29,000 MILES ON THE CAR.

Oct 21, 2004 Power Train 29,000 mi

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION FOR 1999 FORD ESCORT PURCHASED NEW. I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY THEN 72 YEAR OLD MOTHER WHO PUT 29,000 MILES ON THE CAR.

Oct 14, 2004 Power Train

WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO SHIFT THE GEARS AND A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO B...

Oct 14, 2004 Power Train

WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO SHIFT THE GEARS AND A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO B...

Sep 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash 98,716 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES, AND IS CURRENTLY IN THERAPY. *AK *SC *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash 98,716 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES, AND IS CURRENTLY IN THERAPY. *AK *SC *JB

Sep 9, 2004 Power Train 22,000 mi

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES BECAUSE IT WENT BAD WITHIN AT 47,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION MADE A NOISE LIKE IT WAS STRAINING TO GO INTO GEAR. IT FELT LIKE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN SECOND GEAR INSTEAD OF DRIVE. DEALERSHIP ONLY REPLACED TRANSMISSION, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE A ...

Sep 9, 2004 Power Train 22,000 mi

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES BECAUSE IT WENT BAD WITHIN AT 47,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION MADE A NOISE LIKE IT WAS STRAINING TO GO INTO GEAR. IT FELT LIKE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN SECOND GEAR INSTEAD OF DRIVE. DEALERSHIP ONLY REPLACED TRANSMISSION, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE A ...

Aug 3, 2004 Suspension 8,953 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY CAR (1999 FORD ESCORT STATIONWAGON VIN.#[XXX]) IN FOR ITS OIL CHANGE & INSPECTION. IT FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE A REAR COIL SPRING WAS COMPLETELY CRACKED IN HALF. THE CAR IS 5 YEARS OLD, BUT ONLY HAD 8,953 MILES ON IT. I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN AND ONLY DRIVE THE CAR ON A LIMITED BASIS, U...

Aug 3, 2004 Suspension 8,953 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY CAR (1999 FORD ESCORT STATIONWAGON VIN.#[XXX]) IN FOR ITS OIL CHANGE & INSPECTION. IT FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE A REAR COIL SPRING WAS COMPLETELY CRACKED IN HALF. THE CAR IS 5 YEARS OLD, BUT ONLY HAD 8,953 MILES ON IT. I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN AND ONLY DRIVE THE CAR ON A LIMITED BASIS, U...

Jul 21, 2004 Suspension 46,000 mi

TOOK VEHICLE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD ONE BACK SPRING HAD CRACKED AND OTHER HAD MOVED OFF MOUNTING WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO FURTHER MOVE AND PUNCTURE TIRE. FORD CORP. SAID NO RECALL ISSUED BUT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. MY LOCAL FORD DEALER DID NOT HAVE PAR...

Jul 21, 2004 Suspension 54,000 mi

DEFECTIVE VEHICLE BACK SPRINGS. BOTH BACK SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND I PAID TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. FORD KNEW THEY WERE DEFECTIVE SINCE THEY HAD RE-DESIGNED THE SPRINGS. THE NEW SPRINGS WERE PUT ON AND NOW THE WHOLE VEHICLE BOUNCES ON THE ROAD. HANDLING IS BAD AND IF I HAVE TO TRAVEL ON A BUMPY ROAD...

Jul 21, 2004 Suspension 46,000 mi

TOOK VEHICLE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD ONE BACK SPRING HAD CRACKED AND OTHER HAD MOVED OFF MOUNTING WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO FURTHER MOVE AND PUNCTURE TIRE. FORD CORP. SAID NO RECALL ISSUED BUT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. MY LOCAL FORD DEALER DID NOT HAVE PAR...

Jul 21, 2004 Suspension 54,000 mi

DEFECTIVE VEHICLE BACK SPRINGS. BOTH BACK SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND I PAID TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. FORD KNEW THEY WERE DEFECTIVE SINCE THEY HAD RE-DESIGNED THE SPRINGS. THE NEW SPRINGS WERE PUT ON AND NOW THE WHOLE VEHICLE BOUNCES ON THE ROAD. HANDLING IS BAD AND IF I HAVE TO TRAVEL ON A BUMPY ROAD...

Jul 11, 2004 Power Train

OUR ZX2 HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! ON 9-10-02 (29,183 MILES) $342.30 WORTH OF WORK WAS DONE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM: FRICTION RELINE, DISC PADS, BRAKE SHOES, ROTORS, DRUMS, DISC HARDWARE (WHICH WAS BROKEN), SHIM KIT, RETURN SPRINGS (WEAK), BLEED & ADJUST, AND BEARING PACK. ON 6-19-03 (37,829 MILES) W...

Jul 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

OUR ZX2 HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! ON 9-10-02 (29,183 MILES) $342.30 WORTH OF WORK WAS DONE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM: FRICTION RELINE, DISC PADS, BRAKE SHOES, ROTORS, DRUMS, DISC HARDWARE (WHICH WAS BROKEN), SHIM KIT, RETURN SPRINGS (WEAK), BLEED & ADJUST, AND BEARING PACK. ON 6-19-03 (37,829 MILES) W...

Jul 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OUR ZX2 HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! ON 9-10-02 (29,183 MILES) $342.30 WORTH OF WORK WAS DONE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM: FRICTION RELINE, DISC PADS, BRAKE SHOES, ROTORS, DRUMS, DISC HARDWARE (WHICH WAS BROKEN), SHIM KIT, RETURN SPRINGS (WEAK), BLEED & ADJUST, AND BEARING PACK. ON 6-19-03 (37,829 MILES) W...

Jul 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OUR ZX2 HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! ON 9-10-02 (29,183 MILES) $342.30 WORTH OF WORK WAS DONE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM: FRICTION RELINE, DISC PADS, BRAKE SHOES, ROTORS, DRUMS, DISC HARDWARE (WHICH WAS BROKEN), SHIM KIT, RETURN SPRINGS (WEAK), BLEED & ADJUST, AND BEARING PACK. ON 6-19-03 (37,829 MILES) W...

Jul 11, 2004 Power Train

OUR ZX2 HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! ON 9-10-02 (29,183 MILES) $342.30 WORTH OF WORK WAS DONE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM: FRICTION RELINE, DISC PADS, BRAKE SHOES, ROTORS, DRUMS, DISC HARDWARE (WHICH WAS BROKEN), SHIM KIT, RETURN SPRINGS (WEAK), BLEED & ADJUST, AND BEARING PACK. ON 6-19-03 (37,829 MILES) W...

Jul 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

OUR ZX2 HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! ON 9-10-02 (29,183 MILES) $342.30 WORTH OF WORK WAS DONE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM: FRICTION RELINE, DISC PADS, BRAKE SHOES, ROTORS, DRUMS, DISC HARDWARE (WHICH WAS BROKEN), SHIM KIT, RETURN SPRINGS (WEAK), BLEED & ADJUST, AND BEARING PACK. ON 6-19-03 (37,829 MILES) W...

Jul 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OUR ZX2 HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! ON 9-10-02 (29,183 MILES) $342.30 WORTH OF WORK WAS DONE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM: FRICTION RELINE, DISC PADS, BRAKE SHOES, ROTORS, DRUMS, DISC HARDWARE (WHICH WAS BROKEN), SHIM KIT, RETURN SPRINGS (WEAK), BLEED & ADJUST, AND BEARING PACK. ON 6-19-03 (37,829 MILES) W...

Jul 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OUR ZX2 HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! ON 9-10-02 (29,183 MILES) $342.30 WORTH OF WORK WAS DONE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM: FRICTION RELINE, DISC PADS, BRAKE SHOES, ROTORS, DRUMS, DISC HARDWARE (WHICH WAS BROKEN), SHIM KIT, RETURN SPRINGS (WEAK), BLEED & ADJUST, AND BEARING PACK. ON 6-19-03 (37,829 MILES) W...

Jul 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE, AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK

Jul 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE, AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK

Jun 20, 2004 Suspension

BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKE ON A 1999 FORD ESCORT WAGON WITH 102000 MILES PROVIDING VERY DANGEROUS HANDLING SITUATION. THIS IS A VERY WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND IS DUE TO POOR DESIGN.*AK

Jun 20, 2004 Suspension

BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKE ON A 1999 FORD ESCORT WAGON WITH 102000 MILES PROVIDING VERY DANGEROUS HANDLING SITUATION. THIS IS A VERY WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND IS DUE TO POOR DESIGN.*AK

Jun 16, 2004 Air Bags Fire 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Air Bags Fire 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 6, 2004 Structure

CAR WAS NOT SEALED BEFORE IT WAS PAINTED,SO THE PAINT IS CHIPPING AWAY,AND RUST IS BEGINNING TO SHOW,ON THE HOOD,TOP,AND TRUNK OF CAR.*AK

Jun 6, 2004 Structure

CAR WAS NOT SEALED BEFORE IT WAS PAINTED,SO THE PAINT IS CHIPPING AWAY,AND RUST IS BEGINNING TO SHOW,ON THE HOOD,TOP,AND TRUNK OF CAR.*AK

Jun 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS VERY NOISY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM IN THE ENGINE, HOWEVER IT COULD NOT BE FIXED. *AK PLASTIC WAS USED INSTEAD OF METAL. *SC *JB

Jun 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS VERY NOISY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM IN THE ENGINE, HOWEVER IT COULD NOT BE FIXED. *AK PLASTIC WAS USED INSTEAD OF METAL. *SC *JB

Jun 3, 2004 Electrical System

I HAD TO PUT AN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR LAST YEAR. NOW MY AC DOESN'T WORK AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND PUT A NEW ALTERNATOR IN IT TOO. I HAVE HAD ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH MY ZX2. *JB

Jun 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD TO PUT AN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR LAST YEAR. NOW MY AC DOESN'T WORK AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND PUT A NEW ALTERNATOR IN IT TOO. I HAVE HAD ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH MY ZX2. *JB

Jun 3, 2004 Power Train

I HAD TO PUT AN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR LAST YEAR. NOW MY AC DOESN'T WORK AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND PUT A NEW ALTERNATOR IN IT TOO. I HAVE HAD ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH MY ZX2. *JB

Jun 3, 2004 Electrical System

I HAD TO PUT AN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR LAST YEAR. NOW MY AC DOESN'T WORK AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND PUT A NEW ALTERNATOR IN IT TOO. I HAVE HAD ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH MY ZX2. *JB

Jun 3, 2004 Electrical System

I HAD TO PUT AN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR LAST YEAR. NOW MY AC DOESN'T WORK AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND PUT A NEW ALTERNATOR IN IT TOO. I HAVE HAD ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH MY ZX2. *JB

Jun 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD TO PUT AN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR LAST YEAR. NOW MY AC DOESN'T WORK AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND PUT A NEW ALTERNATOR IN IT TOO. I HAVE HAD ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH MY ZX2. *JB

Jun 3, 2004 Power Train

I HAD TO PUT AN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR LAST YEAR. NOW MY AC DOESN'T WORK AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND PUT A NEW ALTERNATOR IN IT TOO. I HAVE HAD ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH MY ZX2. *JB

Jun 3, 2004 Electrical System

I HAD TO PUT AN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR LAST YEAR. NOW MY AC DOESN'T WORK AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND PUT A NEW ALTERNATOR IN IT TOO. I HAVE HAD ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH MY ZX2. *JB

Apr 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS FAILED. DEALER STATED THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS WERE COMPLETELY CHARRED. *AK

Apr 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS FAILED. DEALER STATED THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS WERE COMPLETELY CHARRED. *AK

Apr 14, 2004 Power Train 66,292 mi

1999 ESCORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY REPLACED AT 30,906 MILES (6/8/2001). 35,386 MILES LATER (3/30/2004), THE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY BLEW UP AND DESTROYED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FORD'S CUSTOMER SUPPORT CNTR ON 4/6/04 SAID I WOULD BE RESPONDED TO WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS. I TRIED E-MAI...

Apr 14, 2004 Power Train 66,292 mi

1999 ESCORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY REPLACED AT 30,906 MILES (6/8/2001). 35,386 MILES LATER (3/30/2004), THE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY BLEW UP AND DESTROYED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FORD'S CUSTOMER SUPPORT CNTR ON 4/6/04 SAID I WOULD BE RESPONDED TO WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS. I TRIED E-MAI...

Mar 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISES ALL OVER THE BODY, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ...

Mar 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISES ALL OVER THE BODY, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ...

Feb 15, 2004 Power Train 39,000 mi

TRANSMISSION VERY ERRATIC WHILE DRIVING. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT UP AND DOWN ALL THE TIME. ALSO MAKES A WHINNING NOISE ON OCCASION.*AK

Feb 15, 2004 Power Train 39,000 mi

TRANSMISSION VERY ERRATIC WHILE DRIVING. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT UP AND DOWN ALL THE TIME. ALSO MAKES A WHINNING NOISE ON OCCASION.*AK

Jan 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 FORD ESCORT EXCESSIVELY STALLS, IDLES LOW AND ACTS LIKE IT IS CHOKING WHEN I HAVE COME TO A STOP OR I AM STARTING THE CAR. THE CAR STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT STOP LIGHTS. IT SEEMS LIKE WHEN THESE CARS REACH A CERTAIN TEMPERATURE THEY SHUTDOWN. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE...

Jan 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 FORD ESCORT EXCESSIVELY STALLS, IDLES LOW AND ACTS LIKE IT IS CHOKING WHEN I HAVE COME TO A STOP OR I AM STARTING THE CAR. THE CAR STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT STOP LIGHTS. IT SEEMS LIKE WHEN THESE CARS REACH A CERTAIN TEMPERATURE THEY SHUTDOWN. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE...

Jan 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 113,000 mi

AFTER HITTING A GUARD RAIL 70 MPH ON DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR ARM INJURIES. *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 113,000 mi

AFTER HITTING A GUARD RAIL 70 MPH ON DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR ARM INJURIES. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 43,000 mi

CAR IDLED AT 4-5 RPM BUT WAS NOT ACCELERATING. FELT TREMENDOUS PULLING WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. UPON DECELERATION ALL SERVICE LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR SHUT DOWN.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN OR CRACKED HEAD GASKET PVC HOSE HOLE 62,000 RIDING ON FREEWAY NO INDICATION LIGHTS CAR LOST POWER

Jan 15, 2004 Tires

BLOWN OR CRACKED HEAD GASKET PVC HOSE HOLE 62,000 RIDING ON FREEWAY NO INDICATION LIGHTS CAR LOST POWER

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

THE CLEARCOAT ON THE BLACK PAINT OF MY 1999 FORD ESCORT ZX2 HAS CRACKED. THERE ARE FINE WHITE CRACKS COVERING THE CAR BODY BUT MAINLY ON THE HOOD. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERS AUTO BODY SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT AND THAT THEY HAD SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON OTHER BLACK CARS. SO...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 43,000 mi

CAR IDLED AT 4-5 RPM BUT WAS NOT ACCELERATING. FELT TREMENDOUS PULLING WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. UPON DECELERATION ALL SERVICE LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR SHUT DOWN.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN OR CRACKED HEAD GASKET PVC HOSE HOLE 62,000 RIDING ON FREEWAY NO INDICATION LIGHTS CAR LOST POWER

Jan 15, 2004 Tires

BLOWN OR CRACKED HEAD GASKET PVC HOSE HOLE 62,000 RIDING ON FREEWAY NO INDICATION LIGHTS CAR LOST POWER

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

THE CLEARCOAT ON THE BLACK PAINT OF MY 1999 FORD ESCORT ZX2 HAS CRACKED. THERE ARE FINE WHITE CRACKS COVERING THE CAR BODY BUT MAINLY ON THE HOOD. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERS AUTO BODY SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT AND THAT THEY HAD SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON OTHER BLACK CARS. SO...

Jan 14, 2004 Structure 71,000 mi

I HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN MY 1999 FORD ESCORT, WHICH I AM SECOND OWNER OF. I CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER FROM WHERE PURCHASED AS USED CAR, YORK MOTORS, WHOM TOLD ME TO CONTACT LOCAL FORD DEALER, GALPIN FORD. TONY PACINI, AT GALPIN, CONTACTED SCOTTSDALE FORD ENGINEER, WITH PICS I PROVIDED OF DEFECT...

Jan 14, 2004 Structure 71,000 mi

I HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN MY 1999 FORD ESCORT, WHICH I AM SECOND OWNER OF. I CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER FROM WHERE PURCHASED AS USED CAR, YORK MOTORS, WHOM TOLD ME TO CONTACT LOCAL FORD DEALER, GALPIN FORD. TONY PACINI, AT GALPIN, CONTACTED SCOTTSDALE FORD ENGINEER, WITH PICS I PROVIDED OF DEFECT...

Dec 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,000 mi

NHTSA#10003194/612956/606433/6092008/615400/615476/615381 ENGINE VIBRATION FELT THRU STEERING WHEEL WHILE IN GEAR

Dec 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,000 mi

NHTSA#10003194/612956/606433/6092008/615400/615476/615381 ENGINE VIBRATION FELT THRU STEERING WHEEL WHILE IN GEAR

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER FELT VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT.*AK

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER FELT VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT.*AK

Dec 2, 2003 Steering 47,027 mi

DURING A STATE INSPECTION, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE STATE OFFICER THAT THE FRONT END DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE UPPER LEFT FRONT TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE IN 2002 AND 2003. THE CONSUMERS CONCERN IS THAT THE LOWER RIGHT AND LEFT TIE ROD...

Dec 2, 2003 Steering 47,027 mi

DURING A STATE INSPECTION, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE STATE OFFICER THAT THE FRONT END DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE UPPER LEFT FRONT TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE IN 2002 AND 2003. THE CONSUMERS CONCERN IS THAT THE LOWER RIGHT AND LEFT TIE ROD...

Nov 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL AND A FUEL INJECTION CLEANER, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH, AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT TO NO AVAIL. *AK

Nov 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL AND A FUEL INJECTION CLEANER, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH, AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT TO NO AVAIL. *AK

Nov 21, 2003 Equipment 60,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN BLOWING HOT AIR JUNE 2002 TOOK IN FOR REPAIR AND RICART FORD CLAIMED IT WAS THE MODULE. THE PART WAS NOT COVERED ON THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN AND IT WAS OVER $500 TO REPAIR. DECLINED REPAIRS. THE FOLLOWING SPRING AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN WORKING ON ITS OWN APRIL 2003. JULY 2003 T...

Nov 21, 2003 Equipment 60,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN BLOWING HOT AIR JUNE 2002 TOOK IN FOR REPAIR AND RICART FORD CLAIMED IT WAS THE MODULE. THE PART WAS NOT COVERED ON THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN AND IT WAS OVER $500 TO REPAIR. DECLINED REPAIRS. THE FOLLOWING SPRING AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN WORKING ON ITS OWN APRIL 2003. JULY 2003 T...

Nov 18, 2003 Suspension

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AT SAME TIME. CAR HAD ONLY 37,000 MILES AND WAS 4 YEARS OLD. INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN FIXED AT LEAST 8 OTHER FORD ESCORTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 18, 2003 Suspension

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AT SAME TIME. CAR HAD ONLY 37,000 MILES AND WAS 4 YEARS OLD. INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN FIXED AT LEAST 8 OTHER FORD ESCORTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 15, 2003 Suspension 60,000 mi

CAR METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED YET BOTH REAR SPRINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 60,000 MILES (CLOSE TO $300 REPAIR) DUE TO THEIR BOTH BEING FRACTURED ON THE BOTTOM-MOST LOOP. *LA

Nov 15, 2003 Suspension 60,000 mi

CAR METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED YET BOTH REAR SPRINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 60,000 MILES (CLOSE TO $300 REPAIR) DUE TO THEIR BOTH BEING FRACTURED ON THE BOTTOM-MOST LOOP. *LA

Nov 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE ARE HAVING A VIBRATION PROBLEM WITH OUR FORD ESCORT. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE WITH THE DESCRIPTION "IT'S IDLING ROUGH". THE SERVICE CENTER CAME BACK TO ME WITH A "TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN" FROM FORD OUTLINING A PROCEDURE TO LIMIT VIBRATION. APPARENTLY, THE VIBRATION STEMS FROM INADEQUATE/I...

Nov 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE ARE HAVING A VIBRATION PROBLEM WITH OUR FORD ESCORT. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE WITH THE DESCRIPTION "IT'S IDLING ROUGH". THE SERVICE CENTER CAME BACK TO ME WITH A "TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN" FROM FORD OUTLINING A PROCEDURE TO LIMIT VIBRATION. APPARENTLY, THE VIBRATION STEMS FROM INADEQUATE/I...

Oct 26, 2003 Suspension 77,000 mi

1999 FORD ESCORT WAGON 77,000 MILE PURCHASED NEW REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS DESCRIBED AS CRACKED BY LOCAL SERVICE STATION AT TIME OF SAFETY INSPECTION - VEHICLE WAS FAILED AS UNSAFE REQUIRING REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT FOUND TSB 14993 ON THIS SITE NOTING SUSPENSION SPRING FAILURE POTENTIAL IF THIS CAN FAIL...

Oct 26, 2003 Suspension 77,000 mi

1999 FORD ESCORT WAGON 77,000 MILE PURCHASED NEW REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS DESCRIBED AS CRACKED BY LOCAL SERVICE STATION AT TIME OF SAFETY INSPECTION - VEHICLE WAS FAILED AS UNSAFE REQUIRING REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT FOUND TSB 14993 ON THIS SITE NOTING SUSPENSION SPRING FAILURE POTENTIAL IF THIS CAN FAIL...

Oct 1, 2003 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER DUE TO DRIVER HEARING A NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. DEALER FOUND THAT REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER DUE TO DRIVER HEARING A NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. DEALER FOUND THAT REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE. *AK

Sep 17, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO A DEALER AND STAYED OVER NIGHT. THE CONSUMER WENT TO PICK UP THE CAR AND WHEN HE GOT IN THE CAR IT WOULD NOT START. THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE S...

Sep 17, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO A DEALER AND STAYED OVER NIGHT. THE CONSUMER WENT TO PICK UP THE CAR AND WHEN HE GOT IN THE CAR IT WOULD NOT START. THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE S...

Sep 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Sep 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Aug 25, 2003 Air Bags Crash

MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG POPPED OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND HIT A BRICK MAIL BOX. AFTER THE COLLISION THE OTHER AIRBAG POPPED OUT. I FILED A POLICE STATEMENT AND I HAD A WITNESS DRIVING BEHIND ME WHO SAW WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD BUT THEY HAVE NOT RETURNED A CALL AS...

Aug 25, 2003 Air Bags Crash

MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG POPPED OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND HIT A BRICK MAIL BOX. AFTER THE COLLISION THE OTHER AIRBAG POPPED OUT. I FILED A POLICE STATEMENT AND I HAD A WITNESS DRIVING BEHIND ME WHO SAW WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD BUT THEY HAVE NOT RETURNED A CALL AS...

Jul 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES CONECTING ROD TO THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE, CAUSSING THE ENGINE TO FAIL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES CONECTING ROD TO THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE, CAUSSING THE ENGINE TO FAIL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY CAR AT 12,000 MILES, IT HAS SHAKEN AND VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. WHEN I RUN MY DEFROST OR A/C THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE AND MY CAR STALLS OUT. I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT 30,000 MILES AND REPLACED EVERYTHING THE DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTED. ON JULY, 18, 2003 I MADE MY FINAL ATT...

Jul 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY CAR AT 12,000 MILES, IT HAS SHAKEN AND VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. WHEN I RUN MY DEFROST OR A/C THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE AND MY CAR STALLS OUT. I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT 30,000 MILES AND REPLACED EVERYTHING THE DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTED. ON JULY, 18, 2003 I MADE MY FINAL ATT...

Jul 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 53,700 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLES CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET THE VEHICLE STALLED WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE LIGHT, FUEL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *CB *NLM

Jul 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 53,700 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLES CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET THE VEHICLE STALLED WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE LIGHT, FUEL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *CB *NLM

Jun 26, 2003 Suspension 43,000 mi

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AT SAME TIME, AND CAR HAS ONLY 43,000 MILES AND IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. NO EXCESSIVE WEIGHT EVER USED IN THIS CAR. MECHANIC SAID HE HAS FIXED AT LEAST A DOZEN OTHER FORD ESCORTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 26, 2003 Suspension 43,000 mi

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AT SAME TIME, AND CAR HAS ONLY 43,000 MILES AND IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. NO EXCESSIVE WEIGHT EVER USED IN THIS CAR. MECHANIC SAID HE HAS FIXED AT LEAST A DOZEN OTHER FORD ESCORTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 1, 2003 Tires 140,000 mi

THE TIRE BLEW OUT. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Tires 140,000 mi

THE TIRE BLEW OUT. *JB

Mar 31, 2003 Electrical System Fire 128,239 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JB

Mar 31, 2003 Electrical System Fire 128,239 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,300 mi

1) HEADLAMPS: ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THERE WAS A LOOSE WIRE BECAUSE RIGHT LIGHT WOULD WORK PERIODICALLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC FOUND THE CONNECTION TO WHICH THE "BULB" WAS PLUGGED HAD MELTED SOME WHAT. HE SUGGESTED THAT I RETURN TO THE DEALER TO ASK IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS PA...

Mar 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting 37,300 mi

1) HEADLAMPS: ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THERE WAS A LOOSE WIRE BECAUSE RIGHT LIGHT WOULD WORK PERIODICALLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC FOUND THE CONNECTION TO WHICH THE "BULB" WAS PLUGGED HAD MELTED SOME WHAT. HE SUGGESTED THAT I RETURN TO THE DEALER TO ASK IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS PA...

Mar 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,300 mi

1) HEADLAMPS: ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THERE WAS A LOOSE WIRE BECAUSE RIGHT LIGHT WOULD WORK PERIODICALLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC FOUND THE CONNECTION TO WHICH THE "BULB" WAS PLUGGED HAD MELTED SOME WHAT. HE SUGGESTED THAT I RETURN TO THE DEALER TO ASK IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS PA...

Mar 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting 37,300 mi

1) HEADLAMPS: ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THERE WAS A LOOSE WIRE BECAUSE RIGHT LIGHT WOULD WORK PERIODICALLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC FOUND THE CONNECTION TO WHICH THE "BULB" WAS PLUGGED HAD MELTED SOME WHAT. HE SUGGESTED THAT I RETURN TO THE DEALER TO ASK IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS PA...

Mar 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES.*JB

Feb 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT APPROX. 30000 MILES THE CAR HAD THE FIRST INCIDENT OF NOT STARTING (AUG. 2001). TOOK IT TO AUTO SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS MIGHT BE A ONE-TIME INCIDENT. ABOUT 1/2 YEAR LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED. HAD IT TOWED TO AUTO SHOP, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND TOLD ME TO CALL THEM IF IT HAPPENE...

Feb 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT APPROX. 30000 MILES THE CAR HAD THE FIRST INCIDENT OF NOT STARTING (AUG. 2001). TOOK IT TO AUTO SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS MIGHT BE A ONE-TIME INCIDENT. ABOUT 1/2 YEAR LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED. HAD IT TOWED TO AUTO SHOP, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND TOLD ME TO CALL THEM IF IT HAPPENE...

Feb 27, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER WAS INJURED.*JB

Feb 27, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER WAS INJURED.*JB

Feb 25, 2003 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DID NOT RELEASE WHEN IMPACT TO A TREE OCCURRED. ESTIMATED SPEED WAS 45 MILES PER HOUR. DAMAGED DONE TO FRONT BY COLLISION WITH TREE.*JB

Feb 25, 2003 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DID NOT RELEASE WHEN IMPACT TO A TREE OCCURRED. ESTIMATED SPEED WAS 45 MILES PER HOUR. DAMAGED DONE TO FRONT BY COLLISION WITH TREE.*JB

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train 3,300 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO REVERSE GEAR, IT DOES NOT ENGAGE. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train 3,300 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO REVERSE GEAR, IT DOES NOT ENGAGE. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Feb 2, 2003 Electrical System 40,000 mi

MEMBRANE SWITCH FOR HORN STUCK IN CLOSED POSITION CAUSING HORN TO BLOW CONSTANTLY. WIRE TO HORN HAD TO BE PULLED TO REMEDY PROBLEM. MEMBRANE SWITCH NOT AVAILABLE FROM DEALER. DEALER STATES ENTIRE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $500. NOT HAVING AN OPERATIONAL HORN OR LOGICAL ...

Feb 2, 2003 Electrical System 40,000 mi

MEMBRANE SWITCH FOR HORN STUCK IN CLOSED POSITION CAUSING HORN TO BLOW CONSTANTLY. WIRE TO HORN HAD TO BE PULLED TO REMEDY PROBLEM. MEMBRANE SWITCH NOT AVAILABLE FROM DEALER. DEALER STATES ENTIRE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $500. NOT HAVING AN OPERATIONAL HORN OR LOGICAL ...

Jan 30, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,890 mi

MY DAUGHTER PURCHASED A USED 1999 FORD ESCORT FROM COOPER FORD, CAMDEN N.Y., FIRST 9 MONTHS WITH CAR OKAY BUT AS SOON AS COLD WEATHER SET IN SHE STARTED HAVING FUEL PUMP FAILURES. THIS FAILURE CAUSES SUDDEN SHUT DOWN OF VEHICLE, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. THE FIRST OCASSION WAS WINTER OF 2001-2002, PROBLE...

Jan 30, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,890 mi

MY DAUGHTER PURCHASED A USED 1999 FORD ESCORT FROM COOPER FORD, CAMDEN N.Y., FIRST 9 MONTHS WITH CAR OKAY BUT AS SOON AS COLD WEATHER SET IN SHE STARTED HAVING FUEL PUMP FAILURES. THIS FAILURE CAUSES SUDDEN SHUT DOWN OF VEHICLE, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. THE FIRST OCASSION WAS WINTER OF 2001-2002, PROBLE...

Jan 18, 2003 Power Train 81,000 mi

WITH NO WARNING OR EARLY SIGNS, TRANSMISSION BURNED UP. DROVE FINE THE NIGHT BEFORE, WOKE UP THE NEXT MORNING AND HAD NOT TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BLACK. HAD TO GET ENTIRE TRANSMISSION REBUILT.

Jan 18, 2003 Power Train 81,000 mi

WITH NO WARNING OR EARLY SIGNS, TRANSMISSION BURNED UP. DROVE FINE THE NIGHT BEFORE, WOKE UP THE NEXT MORNING AND HAD NOT TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BLACK. HAD TO GET ENTIRE TRANSMISSION REBUILT.

Jan 3, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY HEADLIGHTS DUE TO A MELTED WIRES. DEALER HAS INSPECTED REPLACED WIRES CONNECTION ON SEVERAL TIMES, AND COULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 3, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY HEADLIGHTS DUE TO A MELTED WIRES. DEALER HAS INSPECTED REPLACED WIRES CONNECTION ON SEVERAL TIMES, AND COULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 26, 2002 Electrical System 68,000 mi

THE VEHICLES HORN STOPPED BLOWING. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE HORN IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND OTHER DRIVERS NEED TO BE MADE AWARE. TS THE REPAIR F THE HORN WOULD REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG. SCC

Nov 26, 2002 Electrical System 68,000 mi

THE VEHICLES HORN STOPPED BLOWING. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE HORN IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND OTHER DRIVERS NEED TO BE MADE AWARE. TS THE REPAIR F THE HORN WOULD REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG. SCC

Nov 8, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE DRIVING AND WITH OUT WARNING THE REAR SPRING SNAP CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Nov 8, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE DRIVING AND WITH OUT WARNING THE REAR SPRING SNAP CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Oct 28, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT FUSES WILL JUST BLOW OUT. UNDER THE DASH THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE BACK OF THE TURNING SWITCH, IT MELTED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.REPLACE THE HARNESS. PROBLEM REACCURED. TS

Oct 28, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT FUSES WILL JUST BLOW OUT. UNDER THE DASH THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE BACK OF THE TURNING SWITCH, IT MELTED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.REPLACE THE HARNESS. PROBLEM REACCURED. TS

Oct 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD THE MECHANIC FIX IT THREE MONTHS AGO AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

Oct 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD THE MECHANIC FIX IT THREE MONTHS AGO AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

Oct 7, 2002 Equipment

VEHICLE DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE JACK. *MR

Oct 7, 2002 Equipment

VEHICLE DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE JACK. *MR

Sep 19, 2002 Air Bags Crash

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT.*AK

Sep 19, 2002 Air Bags Crash

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT.*AK

Sep 10, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING HOOD LATCH SNAPPED,CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OPEN, DISTRACTING CONSUMER'S VIEW, AND CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 10, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING HOOD LATCH SNAPPED,CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OPEN, DISTRACTING CONSUMER'S VIEW, AND CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45MPH FRONT OF VEHICLE HIT SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45MPH FRONT OF VEHICLE HIT SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Steering

FRONT OUTER TIE ROD ATTACHED TO WHEEL ASSEMBLY FAILED TWICE. FIRST TIME FAILURE WAS FOUND DURING MAINTENANCE, NEXT TIME FAILED WHILE GOING AROUND RAM, INTERRUPTING STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 26, 2002 Steering

FRONT OUTER TIE ROD ATTACHED TO WHEEL ASSEMBLY FAILED TWICE. FIRST TIME FAILURE WAS FOUND DURING MAINTENANCE, NEXT TIME FAILED WHILE GOING AROUND RAM, INTERRUPTING STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 21, 2002 Tires

RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS LOSING AIR. HAD TIRE CHECKED. THERE WERE CRACKS ALL OVER IT. ALSO, OTHER 3 TIRES HAD CRACKS. SIZE P185/65R14, ORGINAL TIRES. *AK MS P185/65R14 85S, E4027261, AP7J5K7U949, UNIROYAL TIGER PAW. *SLC

Aug 21, 2002 Tires

RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS LOSING AIR. HAD TIRE CHECKED. THERE WERE CRACKS ALL OVER IT. ALSO, OTHER 3 TIRES HAD CRACKS. SIZE P185/65R14, ORGINAL TIRES. *AK MS P185/65R14 85S, E4027261, AP7J5K7U949, UNIROYAL TIGER PAW. *SLC

Jul 23, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING A FLUTTERING SOUND IS HEARD UPON ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATES, THIS IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN MOTION AND AT A STOP. NLM

Jul 23, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING A FLUTTERING SOUND IS HEARD UPON ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATES, THIS IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN MOTION AND AT A STOP. NLM

Jul 19, 2002 Seat Belts

REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. DEALER REPAIRED IT TWICE, THEN REPLACED IT. AT THIS TIME, DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT.*AKTHE PROBLEM WITH THE BELTS ARE STILL OCCURING. *JG

Jul 19, 2002 Seat Belts

REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. DEALER REPAIRED IT TWICE, THEN REPLACED IT. AT THIS TIME, DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT.*AKTHE PROBLEM WITH THE BELTS ARE STILL OCCURING. *JG

Jul 15, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND IT WENT INTO A CONSTRUCTION BARRIER. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 15, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND IT WENT INTO A CONSTRUCTION BARRIER. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 1, 2002 Equipment

THERE IS A 11,000 BACK ORDER FOR THE FAN CONTROL/DEFECTED PART. *AK

Jul 1, 2002 Equipment

THERE IS A 11,000 BACK ORDER FOR THE FAN CONTROL/DEFECTED PART. *AK

Jun 27, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER DETERMINED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ON APRIL 26, 2002 TRANSMISSION LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED BOTH TIMES TRANSMISSION WAS DRAGGING.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER DETERMINED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ON APRIL 26, 2002 TRANSMISSION LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED BOTH TIMES TRANSMISSION WAS DRAGGING.*AK

Jun 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE VIOLENTLY AND STALL ON OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, HOWEVER MECHANIC HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK *NLM

Jun 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE VIOLENTLY AND STALL ON OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, HOWEVER MECHANIC HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK *NLM

Jun 12, 2002 Power Train

GEARS ARE NOT CHANGING PROPERLY. TRANSMISSION IS STICKING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Power Train

GEARS ARE NOT CHANGING PROPERLY. TRANSMISSION IS STICKING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING A PIPE HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING FUEL FILTER TO LEAK.

Apr 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING A PIPE HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING FUEL FILTER TO LEAK.

Apr 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT STATE SPEED LIMIT INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITHOUT WARNING. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN TWO FATALITIES.*AK

Apr 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT STATE SPEED LIMIT INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITHOUT WARNING. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN TWO FATALITIES.*AK

Apr 3, 2002 Equipment

I WASN'T ABLE TO GET AN INSPECTION STICKER DUE TO THE BROKEN SPIRAL CODES. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS PROBLEM GENERALLY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN FOR THE CAR WHICH IS QUITE NEW AND HAS LOW MIRAGE LIKE MINE. HE MENTIONED THAT THE SPIRAL CODES MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTED BECAUSE HE FOUND SO MANY OF NEWER FORD...

Apr 3, 2002 Suspension

I DRIVE CAREFULLY AND I MAINTAIN MY CAR WELL. MY FORD ESCORT WAGON IS A 1999 MODEL. AS SUCH, I STILL CONSIDER IT QUITE NEW. WITH ONLY 44,000 MILES ON IT, I CONSIDERED IT TO HAVE LOW MILEAGE. LAST WEEK MY CAR FAILED ITS ANNUAL AUTO INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC (HAMILTON'S GARAGE OF PORTLAND, ME) TOL...

Apr 3, 2002 Equipment

I WASN'T ABLE TO GET AN INSPECTION STICKER DUE TO THE BROKEN SPIRAL CODES. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS PROBLEM GENERALLY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN FOR THE CAR WHICH IS QUITE NEW AND HAS LOW MIRAGE LIKE MINE. HE MENTIONED THAT THE SPIRAL CODES MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTED BECAUSE HE FOUND SO MANY OF NEWER FORD...

Apr 3, 2002 Suspension

I DRIVE CAREFULLY AND I MAINTAIN MY CAR WELL. MY FORD ESCORT WAGON IS A 1999 MODEL. AS SUCH, I STILL CONSIDER IT QUITE NEW. WITH ONLY 44,000 MILES ON IT, I CONSIDERED IT TO HAVE LOW MILEAGE. LAST WEEK MY CAR FAILED ITS ANNUAL AUTO INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC (HAMILTON'S GARAGE OF PORTLAND, ME) TOL...

Mar 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEVERE VIBRATION WHEN IDLING, DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS THE CHARACTERISTIC OF THAT VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEVERE VIBRATION WHEN IDLING, DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS THE CHARACTERISTIC OF THAT VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE VIBRATES VIOLENTLY BECAUSE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND COUNLD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE VIBRATES VIOLENTLY BECAUSE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND COUNLD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CAUSING THE DRIVER AND ANOTHER CONSUMER TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. *YH

Mar 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CAUSING THE DRIVER AND ANOTHER CONSUMER TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. *YH

Mar 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CAUSING THE DRIVER AND ANOTHER CONSUMER TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. *YH

Mar 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CAUSING THE DRIVER AND ANOTHER CONSUMER TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. *YH

Feb 25, 2002 Seats

WELDING UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT SNAPPED, AND SEAT ROCKS. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *YD

Feb 25, 2002 Seats

WELDING UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT SNAPPED, AND SEAT ROCKS. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *YD

Jan 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HIT PILE OF SAND AND LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN IT A TREE, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, HOWEVER THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK *TT

Jan 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HIT PILE OF SAND AND LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN IT A TREE, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, HOWEVER THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK *TT

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR BECOMES IDLE THEN SHUDDERS/VIBRATES (REPEATS) WHEN STOPPING. CAR NOW STALLING OCCASIONALLY WHEN STOPPED AND HAS STALLED WHILE DOING 35 MPH. PROBLEMS STARTED LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE. CAR IN THE SHOP ON 6-7 OCCASIONS TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS - CAR STILL NOT FIXED. SINCE THE CAR HAS STALLE...

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR BECOMES IDLE THEN SHUDDERS/VIBRATES (REPEATS) WHEN STOPPING. CAR NOW STALLING OCCASIONALLY WHEN STOPPED AND HAS STALLED WHILE DOING 35 MPH. PROBLEMS STARTED LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE. CAR IN THE SHOP ON 6-7 OCCASIONS TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS - CAR STILL NOT FIXED. SINCE THE CAR HAS STALLE...

Jan 2, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER GOT A RECALL TO UPGRADE COMPUTER ON VEHICLE, BUT FORD REFUSED TO DO RECALL BECAUSE VEHICLE'S TITLE WAS BRANDED. *JG *AK

Jan 2, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER GOT A RECALL TO UPGRADE COMPUTER ON VEHICLE, BUT FORD REFUSED TO DO RECALL BECAUSE VEHICLE'S TITLE WAS BRANDED. *JG *AK

Dec 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 18, 2001 Suspension

WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE CAN BE HEARD WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AS BEING DRIVEN THE MORE PRONONCED THE NOISE BECOMES. AFTER A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS COMPLETED IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT BEARINGS WERE BAD. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 18, 2001 Suspension

WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE CAN BE HEARD WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AS BEING DRIVEN THE MORE PRONONCED THE NOISE BECOMES. AFTER A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS COMPLETED IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT BEARINGS WERE BAD. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHILE IN NEUTRAL, CAUSING A FRONT END COLLISION WITH GARAGE WALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT OIL PAN WAS DENTED. ALSO, VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 14, 2001 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHILE IN NEUTRAL, CAUSING A FRONT END COLLISION WITH GARAGE WALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT OIL PAN WAS DENTED. ALSO, VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHILE IN NEUTRAL, CAUSING A FRONT END COLLISION WITH GARAGE WALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT OIL PAN WAS DENTED. ALSO, VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 14, 2001 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHILE IN NEUTRAL, CAUSING A FRONT END COLLISION WITH GARAGE WALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT OIL PAN WAS DENTED. ALSO, VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 30, 2001 Suspension

THERE IS A KNOCKING IN ENGINE, WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN, LOUDER THE KNOCKING GETS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED AN OUTSIDE MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM WAS UNDERNEATH HOOD WHERE THE BEARINGS WERE. ALSO, DEAL HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR A REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE BLOCK/ HEAD AND CYCLINDER, BUT ...

Nov 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A KNOCKING IN ENGINE, WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN, LOUDER THE KNOCKING GETS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED AN OUTSIDE MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM WAS UNDERNEATH HOOD WHERE THE BEARINGS WERE. ALSO, DEAL HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR A REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE BLOCK/ HEAD AND CYCLINDER, BUT ...

Nov 30, 2001 Suspension

THERE IS A KNOCKING IN ENGINE, WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN, LOUDER THE KNOCKING GETS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED AN OUTSIDE MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM WAS UNDERNEATH HOOD WHERE THE BEARINGS WERE. ALSO, DEAL HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR A REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE BLOCK/ HEAD AND CYCLINDER, BUT ...

Nov 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A KNOCKING IN ENGINE, WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN, LOUDER THE KNOCKING GETS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED AN OUTSIDE MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM WAS UNDERNEATH HOOD WHERE THE BEARINGS WERE. ALSO, DEAL HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR A REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE BLOCK/ HEAD AND CYCLINDER, BUT ...

Nov 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

A GRINDING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE, THEN WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH, GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED AGAIN, AND DRIVER LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED VEHICLE AS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Nov 27, 2001 Steering Crash

A GRINDING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE, THEN WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH, GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED AGAIN, AND DRIVER LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED VEHICLE AS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Nov 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

A GRINDING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE, THEN WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH, GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED AGAIN, AND DRIVER LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED VEHICLE AS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Nov 27, 2001 Steering Crash

A GRINDING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE, THEN WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH, GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED AGAIN, AND DRIVER LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED VEHICLE AS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Nov 9, 2001 Power Train

NOT ONLY WAS MY REBATE CHECK STOLEN BY SOMEONE WORKING AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT I HAVE COMPLAINED SO MANY TIMES SINCE PURCHASING MY CAR. I BELIEVE THAT I 'VE BEEN GIVEN THE RUN AROUND BECAUSE I'VE JUST PAST QUALIFYING FOR CALIFORNIA'S LEMON LAW. MY CAR IS UNSAFE IT ROLLS BACK ON HILLS AND NOW IT WON'...

Nov 9, 2001 Power Train

NOT ONLY WAS MY REBATE CHECK STOLEN BY SOMEONE WORKING AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT I HAVE COMPLAINED SO MANY TIMES SINCE PURCHASING MY CAR. I BELIEVE THAT I 'VE BEEN GIVEN THE RUN AROUND BECAUSE I'VE JUST PAST QUALIFYING FOR CALIFORNIA'S LEMON LAW. MY CAR IS UNSAFE IT ROLLS BACK ON HILLS AND NOW IT WON'...

Nov 4, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE SMELL OF GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS SUBTLE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. WHEN THE CAR IDLES THE FUMES INCREASE IN INTENSITY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE AND CLAIMED THEY DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY TESTED IT. *YD

Nov 4, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE SMELL OF GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS SUBTLE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. WHEN THE CAR IDLES THE FUMES INCREASE IN INTENSITY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE AND CLAIMED THEY DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY TESTED IT. *YD

Nov 4, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE SMELL OF GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS SUBTLE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. WHEN THE CAR IDLES THE FUMES INCREASE IN INTENSITY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE AND CLAIMED THEY DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY TESTED IT. *YD

Nov 4, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE SMELL OF GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS SUBTLE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. WHEN THE CAR IDLES THE FUMES INCREASE IN INTENSITY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE AND CLAIMED THEY DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY TESTED IT. *YD

Oct 30, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, CONSUMER HONKED THE HORN AND IT WOULD NOT STOP BLOWING, CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL THE FUSE IN ORDER TO STOP THE HORN.*JB

Oct 30, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, CONSUMER HONKED THE HORN AND IT WOULD NOT STOP BLOWING, CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL THE FUSE IN ORDER TO STOP THE HORN.*JB

Oct 30, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, CONSUMER HONKED THE HORN AND IT WOULD NOT STOP BLOWING, CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL THE FUSE IN ORDER TO STOP THE HORN.*JB

Oct 30, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, CONSUMER HONKED THE HORN AND IT WOULD NOT STOP BLOWING, CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL THE FUSE IN ORDER TO STOP THE HORN.*JB

Oct 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE PUSHING IN ON THE CLUTCH, IT SOUNDS LIKE VEHICLE IS STILL ACCELERATING, WHEN IN FIFTH GEAR IT DOES NOT SOUND LIKE IT IS ENGAGED, DEALER HAS DONE THE FOLLOWING: REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, CLEANED INJECTORS, REPLACED THE AIR CLEANER, AND REPLACED THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, THE PROBLEM IS ST...

Oct 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE PUSHING IN ON THE CLUTCH, IT SOUNDS LIKE VEHICLE IS STILL ACCELERATING, WHEN IN FIFTH GEAR IT DOES NOT SOUND LIKE IT IS ENGAGED, DEALER HAS DONE THE FOLLOWING: REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, CLEANED INJECTORS, REPLACED THE AIR CLEANER, AND REPLACED THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, THE PROBLEM IS ST...

Oct 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE PUSHING IN ON THE CLUTCH, IT SOUNDS LIKE VEHICLE IS STILL ACCELERATING, WHEN IN FIFTH GEAR IT DOES NOT SOUND LIKE IT IS ENGAGED, DEALER HAS DONE THE FOLLOWING: REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, CLEANED INJECTORS, REPLACED THE AIR CLEANER, AND REPLACED THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, THE PROBLEM IS ST...

Oct 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE PUSHING IN ON THE CLUTCH, IT SOUNDS LIKE VEHICLE IS STILL ACCELERATING, WHEN IN FIFTH GEAR IT DOES NOT SOUND LIKE IT IS ENGAGED, DEALER HAS DONE THE FOLLOWING: REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, CLEANED INJECTORS, REPLACED THE AIR CLEANER, AND REPLACED THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, THE PROBLEM IS ST...

Oct 17, 2001 Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS THAT IS CONNECTED TO HEADLIGHT BULB OVERHEATS AND SHORT CIRCUITS, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS FAILED AT DIFFERENT TIMES.*SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS THAT IS CONNECTED TO HEADLIGHT BULB OVERHEATS AND SHORT CIRCUITS, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS FAILED AT DIFFERENT TIMES.*SLC

Oct 4, 2001 Tires

BOTH REAR TIRES WERE FLAT, THE TIRES HAD BLOWN THROUGH THE SIDES. THEN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE FLATTENED IN THE DRIVEWAY.

Oct 4, 2001 Tires

BOTH REAR TIRES WERE FLAT, THE TIRES HAD BLOWN THROUGH THE SIDES. THEN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE FLATTENED IN THE DRIVEWAY.

Sep 26, 2001 Visibility Fire

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY HEATER FAN RUNNING AND BEGAN TO GET A BURNING SMELL. THE FAN THEN QUIT RUNNING. WHEN I INVESTIGATED TO FIND OUT WHY THE FAN NO LONGER WOULD WORK, I FOUND THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR THE FAN MOTOR HAD MELTED AND LOOKED BURNT AS THOUGH IT MAY HAVE SMOLDERED. I HAVE THAT PIECE A...

Sep 26, 2001 Visibility Fire

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY HEATER FAN RUNNING AND BEGAN TO GET A BURNING SMELL. THE FAN THEN QUIT RUNNING. WHEN I INVESTIGATED TO FIND OUT WHY THE FAN NO LONGER WOULD WORK, I FOUND THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR THE FAN MOTOR HAD MELTED AND LOOKED BURNT AS THOUGH IT MAY HAVE SMOLDERED. I HAVE THAT PIECE A...

Sep 10, 2001 Visibility

TAPE GETS STUCK IN TAPE DECK AND WON'T PLAY OR EJECT. IT JUST MAKES A WHINING NOISE. HEATER/DEFROST DOESN'T WANT TO WORK IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS. *AK

Sep 10, 2001 Equipment

TAPE GETS STUCK IN TAPE DECK AND WON'T PLAY OR EJECT. IT JUST MAKES A WHINING NOISE. HEATER/DEFROST DOESN'T WANT TO WORK IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS. *AK

Sep 10, 2001 Visibility

TAPE GETS STUCK IN TAPE DECK AND WON'T PLAY OR EJECT. IT JUST MAKES A WHINING NOISE. HEATER/DEFROST DOESN'T WANT TO WORK IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS. *AK

Sep 10, 2001 Equipment

TAPE GETS STUCK IN TAPE DECK AND WON'T PLAY OR EJECT. IT JUST MAKES A WHINING NOISE. HEATER/DEFROST DOESN'T WANT TO WORK IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS. *AK

Sep 2, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE TURNING LEFT OUT OF A PARKING LOT THE CAR PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT AND ENDING UP GOING OVER THE CONCRETE MEDIUM. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS IF THE STEERING LOCKED UP.*AK

Sep 2, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE TURNING LEFT OUT OF A PARKING LOT THE CAR PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT AND ENDING UP GOING OVER THE CONCRETE MEDIUM. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS IF THE STEERING LOCKED UP.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Air Bags Crash

THE ESCORT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER CAR HEAD ON. (ESCORT FRONT HIT SIDE OF FLAT BED TRAILER) SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF CAR AND NO DAMAGE TO TRAILER. *AK

Aug 16, 2001 Air Bags Crash

THE ESCORT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER CAR HEAD ON. (ESCORT FRONT HIT SIDE OF FLAT BED TRAILER) SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF CAR AND NO DAMAGE TO TRAILER. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR DIED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ALTERNATOR. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT DEALER HAS REPLACED 4 ALTERNATORS/ ONE STARTER, AND A BATTERY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHCLE IN FEAR THAT IT MAY STALL AGAIN. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Electrical System

MOTOR DIED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ALTERNATOR. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT DEALER HAS REPLACED 4 ALTERNATORS/ ONE STARTER, AND A BATTERY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHCLE IN FEAR THAT IT MAY STALL AGAIN. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Electrical System

MOTOR DIED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ALTERNATOR. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT DEALER HAS REPLACED 4 ALTERNATORS/ ONE STARTER, AND A BATTERY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHCLE IN FEAR THAT IT MAY STALL AGAIN. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Electrical System

MOTOR DIED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ALTERNATOR. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT DEALER HAS REPLACED 4 ALTERNATORS/ ONE STARTER, AND A BATTERY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHCLE IN FEAR THAT IT MAY STALL AGAIN. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES/ STARTER, AND BATTERY ONCE. CANNOT REMEDY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES/ STARTER, AND BATTERY ONCE. CANNOT REMEDY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES/ STARTER, AND BATTERY ONCE. CANNOT REMEDY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES/ STARTER, AND BATTERY ONCE. CANNOT REMEDY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR DIED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ALTERNATOR. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT DEALER HAS REPLACED 4 ALTERNATORS/ ONE STARTER, AND A BATTERY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHCLE IN FEAR THAT IT MAY STALL AGAIN. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Electrical System

MOTOR DIED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ALTERNATOR. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT DEALER HAS REPLACED 4 ALTERNATORS/ ONE STARTER, AND A BATTERY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHCLE IN FEAR THAT IT MAY STALL AGAIN. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Electrical System

MOTOR DIED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ALTERNATOR. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT DEALER HAS REPLACED 4 ALTERNATORS/ ONE STARTER, AND A BATTERY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHCLE IN FEAR THAT IT MAY STALL AGAIN. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Electrical System

MOTOR DIED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ALTERNATOR. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT DEALER HAS REPLACED 4 ALTERNATORS/ ONE STARTER, AND A BATTERY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHCLE IN FEAR THAT IT MAY STALL AGAIN. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES/ STARTER, AND BATTERY ONCE. CANNOT REMEDY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES/ STARTER, AND BATTERY ONCE. CANNOT REMEDY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES/ STARTER, AND BATTERY ONCE. CANNOT REMEDY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES/ STARTER, AND BATTERY ONCE. CANNOT REMEDY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION, IN WHICH NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES.*JB

Aug 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION, IN WHICH NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES.*JB

Jul 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN @ A BUSY INTERSECTION WHILE IN MOTION. *AK

Jul 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN @ A BUSY INTERSECTION WHILE IN MOTION. *AK

Jul 15, 2001 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE BLEW OUT OF THE PUMP AS WE BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE. THE PUMP QUICKLY EMPTIED ITS OIL SUPPLY ONTO THE SERPENTINE BELT, ENGINE BAY & THE DRIVEWAY. IT APPEARS AS IF THE RETAINING O-RING WAS SHEARED IN HALF AS THE MALE FITTING BLEW OUT OF THE RETAINING NUT THAT ATTACHES...

Jul 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE BLEW OUT OF THE PUMP AS WE BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE. THE PUMP QUICKLY EMPTIED ITS OIL SUPPLY ONTO THE SERPENTINE BELT, ENGINE BAY & THE DRIVEWAY. IT APPEARS AS IF THE RETAINING O-RING WAS SHEARED IN HALF AS THE MALE FITTING BLEW OUT OF THE RETAINING NUT THAT ATTACHES...

Jul 15, 2001 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE BLEW OUT OF THE PUMP AS WE BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE. THE PUMP QUICKLY EMPTIED ITS OIL SUPPLY ONTO THE SERPENTINE BELT, ENGINE BAY & THE DRIVEWAY. IT APPEARS AS IF THE RETAINING O-RING WAS SHEARED IN HALF AS THE MALE FITTING BLEW OUT OF THE RETAINING NUT THAT ATTACHES...

Jul 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE BLEW OUT OF THE PUMP AS WE BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE. THE PUMP QUICKLY EMPTIED ITS OIL SUPPLY ONTO THE SERPENTINE BELT, ENGINE BAY & THE DRIVEWAY. IT APPEARS AS IF THE RETAINING O-RING WAS SHEARED IN HALF AS THE MALE FITTING BLEW OUT OF THE RETAINING NUT THAT ATTACHES...

Jul 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN A YEAR WHEN A METALIC KNOCKING NOISE STARTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE LIFTERS & OTHER PARTS HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE BEGINING OF THE YEAR 2000. CAR STILL HAS THE NOISE AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND THE FORD INTERNATIONAL STILL DOES NOT WANT TO CLAI...

Jul 13, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN A YEAR WHEN A METALIC KNOCKING NOISE STARTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE LIFTERS & OTHER PARTS HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE BEGINING OF THE YEAR 2000. CAR STILL HAS THE NOISE AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND THE FORD INTERNATIONAL STILL DOES NOT WANT TO CLAI...

Jul 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN A YEAR WHEN A METALIC KNOCKING NOISE STARTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE LIFTERS & OTHER PARTS HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE BEGINING OF THE YEAR 2000. CAR STILL HAS THE NOISE AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND THE FORD INTERNATIONAL STILL DOES NOT WANT TO CLAI...

Jul 13, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN A YEAR WHEN A METALIC KNOCKING NOISE STARTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE LIFTERS & OTHER PARTS HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE BEGINING OF THE YEAR 2000. CAR STILL HAS THE NOISE AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND THE FORD INTERNATIONAL STILL DOES NOT WANT TO CLAI...

Jun 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WEATHER WAS 74 DEGREES, I T-BONED VEHICLE IN THE WRONG @ 25MPH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON IMPACT, SEATBELT UNFASTENED CAUSING ME TO HIT WINDSHIELD AND GET LEG CAUGHT UNDER STEERING COLUMN. POSSIBLE PERMANENT INJURIES. *AK

Jun 26, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

WEATHER WAS 74 DEGREES, I T-BONED VEHICLE IN THE WRONG @ 25MPH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON IMPACT, SEATBELT UNFASTENED CAUSING ME TO HIT WINDSHIELD AND GET LEG CAUGHT UNDER STEERING COLUMN. POSSIBLE PERMANENT INJURIES. *AK

Jun 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WEATHER WAS 74 DEGREES, I T-BONED VEHICLE IN THE WRONG @ 25MPH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON IMPACT, SEATBELT UNFASTENED CAUSING ME TO HIT WINDSHIELD AND GET LEG CAUGHT UNDER STEERING COLUMN. POSSIBLE PERMANENT INJURIES. *AK

Jun 26, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

WEATHER WAS 74 DEGREES, I T-BONED VEHICLE IN THE WRONG @ 25MPH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON IMPACT, SEATBELT UNFASTENED CAUSING ME TO HIT WINDSHIELD AND GET LEG CAUGHT UNDER STEERING COLUMN. POSSIBLE PERMANENT INJURIES. *AK

May 24, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH MECHANISM DOES NOT PROPERLY LATCH WHICH COULD CAUSE HOOD TO FLY UP WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. *AK THE CABLE TO THE HOOD RELEASE IS THE PROBLEM. *SLC

May 24, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH MECHANISM DOES NOT PROPERLY LATCH WHICH COULD CAUSE HOOD TO FLY UP WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. *AK THE CABLE TO THE HOOD RELEASE IS THE PROBLEM. *SLC

May 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

6-7 TIMES BRAKE PEDAL GOT STUCK. IT HAPPENED ONLY ON HIGHWAY AND BELTWAY AT 55 MPH OR HIGHER. WHEN PRESSING DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL IT GET STUCK, AND CONTINUING TO PRESS DOWN IT BECAME UNSTUCK. DEALER HAS BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT THEY COULD DO ANYTHING WRONG. 2 MECHANICS HAS TEST DRIV...

May 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

6-7 TIMES BRAKE PEDAL GOT STUCK. IT HAPPENED ONLY ON HIGHWAY AND BELTWAY AT 55 MPH OR HIGHER. WHEN PRESSING DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL IT GET STUCK, AND CONTINUING TO PRESS DOWN IT BECAME UNSTUCK. DEALER HAS BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT THEY COULD DO ANYTHING WRONG. 2 MECHANICS HAS TEST DRIV...

May 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

THE RIGHT PASSENGER AIRBAG EXPLODED WHEN DEPLOYED, SEPARATING ENTIRELY FROM THE DASHBOARD AND WAS BRIEFLY ON FIRE, THEN SMOKING ON THE FLOOR.*AK

May 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

THE RIGHT PASSENGER AIRBAG EXPLODED WHEN DEPLOYED, SEPARATING ENTIRELY FROM THE DASHBOARD AND WAS BRIEFLY ON FIRE, THEN SMOKING ON THE FLOOR.*AK

May 9, 2001 Power Train

CATASTHROPIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE GOING 75 MPH ON FREEWAY. ENGINE RUNS FINE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR REVERSE. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS OR SIGN(S) OF IMPENDING FAILURE. WOULD LIKE MANUFACTURER TO DO MATERIAL FAILURE ANALYSIS. *AK

May 9, 2001 Power Train

CATASTHROPIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE GOING 75 MPH ON FREEWAY. ENGINE RUNS FINE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR REVERSE. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS OR SIGN(S) OF IMPENDING FAILURE. WOULD LIKE MANUFACTURER TO DO MATERIAL FAILURE ANALYSIS. *AK

Apr 27, 2001 Seats

THE DRIVER SEAT ROLLS BACK AND FORTH. THE SEAT IS NOT SUPPORTED AND EFFECTS THE CONSUMERS DRIVING. THE DEALER COULDN'T HELP WITH THE CHARGES AND THERE WOULD BE A FEE TO DIAGINOS THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS SUPPOSE TO CONTACT THE CONSUMER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

Apr 27, 2001 Seats

THE DRIVER SEAT ROLLS BACK AND FORTH. THE SEAT IS NOT SUPPORTED AND EFFECTS THE CONSUMERS DRIVING. THE DEALER COULDN'T HELP WITH THE CHARGES AND THERE WOULD BE A FEE TO DIAGINOS THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS SUPPOSE TO CONTACT THE CONSUMER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

Apr 26, 2001 Tires

THE TIRES WERE PRORATED AND REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. *AK (TIRESIZE: 185/65R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 185/65R15 )

Apr 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE PURCHASED ENGINE VIBRATED WHILE HEATING AND AC SYSTEM ON. BROUGH TO DEALER 4-5 TIMES STATE NORMAL. FINALLY ENGINE REMOVED PLACED ON MOUNT AND AS A RESULT ENGINE KNOCKS AT START UP. BROUGHT TWICE TO DEALER, CLAIM IT IS NORMAL CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. STILL UNDER WARRANTY.

Apr 26, 2001 Tires

THE TIRES WERE PRORATED AND REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. *AK (TIRESIZE: 185/65R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 185/65R15 )

Apr 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE PURCHASED ENGINE VIBRATED WHILE HEATING AND AC SYSTEM ON. BROUGH TO DEALER 4-5 TIMES STATE NORMAL. FINALLY ENGINE REMOVED PLACED ON MOUNT AND AS A RESULT ENGINE KNOCKS AT START UP. BROUGHT TWICE TO DEALER, CLAIM IT IS NORMAL CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. STILL UNDER WARRANTY.

Apr 24, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH IS TOO CLOSE TO ENGINE BLOCK WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO COMPLETLEY SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH IS TOO CLOSE TO ENGINE BLOCK WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO COMPLETLEY SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CAUSES CAR TO SURGE FORWARD OR BACKWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, DEPENDING ON GEAR. HAPPENS 9 TIMES OUT OF 10. HAVE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE THREE TIMES ON ICE THIS WINTER, AND HAD REPEATED CLOSE CALS, ESPECIALLY WHEN REVERSING. TOOK CAR TO FORD DEALER WHERE BOUGHT, AND TOLD IT IS MODEL D...

Apr 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CAUSES CAR TO SURGE FORWARD OR BACKWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, DEPENDING ON GEAR. HAPPENS 9 TIMES OUT OF 10. HAVE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE THREE TIMES ON ICE THIS WINTER, AND HAD REPEATED CLOSE CALS, ESPECIALLY WHEN REVERSING. TOOK CAR TO FORD DEALER WHERE BOUGHT, AND TOLD IT IS MODEL D...

Apr 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT AN INTERSECTION AT A STOP SIGN AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS COMING UP A HILL, AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE TWO INJURIES.*AK *SLC

Apr 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT AN INTERSECTION AT A STOP SIGN AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS COMING UP A HILL, AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE TWO INJURIES.*AK *SLC

Apr 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT AN INTERSECTION AT A STOP SIGN AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS COMING UP A HILL, AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE TWO INJURIES.*AK *SLC

Apr 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT AN INTERSECTION AT A STOP SIGN AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS COMING UP A HILL, AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE TWO INJURIES.*AK *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER MY 3RD APMT FOR ENGINE CLUNKING NOISE IT IS STILL CLUNKING!*AK

Mar 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING AND TURNING. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER MY 3RD APMT FOR ENGINE CLUNKING NOISE IT IS STILL CLUNKING!*AK

Mar 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING AND TURNING. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

WHILE SHIFTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND RUNNING ROUGH. ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GAIN SPEED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED. TECHNICIAN STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

WHILE SHIFTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND RUNNING ROUGH. ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GAIN SPEED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED. TECHNICIAN STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 5, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION WILL ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY. BEEN TO DEALER WHO CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 5, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION WILL ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY. BEEN TO DEALER WHO CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 10, 2001 Power Train

10/09/99 NELSON FORD SUPPOSEDLY FIXED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION MAKING TERRIBLE NOISE. 11/27/00 TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AT 75MPH ON I40 IN NC. ALL AMERICAN FORD REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND WAS SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE NEW. 12/26/00 TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OUT OF THIRD GEAR NEARLY RESULTING IN ACCIDE...

Feb 10, 2001 Power Train

10/09/99 NELSON FORD SUPPOSEDLY FIXED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION MAKING TERRIBLE NOISE. 11/27/00 TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AT 75MPH ON I40 IN NC. ALL AMERICAN FORD REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND WAS SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE NEW. 12/26/00 TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OUT OF THIRD GEAR NEARLY RESULTING IN ACCIDE...

Feb 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO DEPRESS GAS PEDAL TO FLOORBOARD TO GAIN HIGHWAY SPEED. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT AIR WAS GETTING IN ENGINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO LOSE POWER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO DEPRESS GAS PEDAL TO FLOORBOARD TO GAIN HIGHWAY SPEED. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT AIR WAS GETTING IN ENGINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO LOSE POWER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL NOT START AND SOMETIMES IT WILL, FUEL PUMP REPLACED TWICE, NOV/00 & JAN/01. CJ

Feb 7, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL NOT START AND SOMETIMES IT WILL, FUEL PUMP REPLACED TWICE, NOV/00 & JAN/01. CJ

Feb 2, 2001 Suspension

REAR COIL SPRING BROKE, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPRINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. NLM

Feb 2, 2001 Suspension

REAR COIL SPRING BROKE, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPRINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. NLM

Feb 1, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT30 MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON BROADSIDE, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, BUT AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 1, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT30 MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON BROADSIDE, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, BUT AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT, VEHICLE HIT IT, RAN OFF ROAD, AND FELL INTO A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS.*AK

Jan 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT, VEHICLE HIT IT, RAN OFF ROAD, AND FELL INTO A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS.*AK

Jan 13, 2001 Equipment

WHEN CAR IS OFF THE RADIO CAUSES A POP IN THE SPEAKERS INDICATING THAT POWER IS STILL ON. *AK

Jan 13, 2001 Equipment

WHEN CAR IS OFF THE RADIO CAUSES A POP IN THE SPEAKERS INDICATING THAT POWER IS STILL ON. *AK

Jan 12, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A SIDE STREET MAKING A LEFT TURN AND VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WASN'T AWARE OF PROBLEM. BUT CONSUMER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 12, 2001 Electrical System

WITH WIRING I COULD SMELL BURNING AND DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. WITH TIRE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY . HAD TIRE REPLACED, I HAVE RECEIPT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 7JJK7U17P9 TIRESIZE: P185/65R14)

Jan 12, 2001 Tires

WITH WIRING I COULD SMELL BURNING AND DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. WITH TIRE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY . HAD TIRE REPLACED, I HAVE RECEIPT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 7JJK7U17P9 TIRESIZE: P185/65R14)

Jan 12, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A SIDE STREET MAKING A LEFT TURN AND VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WASN'T AWARE OF PROBLEM. BUT CONSUMER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 12, 2001 Electrical System

WITH WIRING I COULD SMELL BURNING AND DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. WITH TIRE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY . HAD TIRE REPLACED, I HAVE RECEIPT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 7JJK7U17P9 TIRESIZE: P185/65R14)

Jan 12, 2001 Tires

WITH WIRING I COULD SMELL BURNING AND DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. WITH TIRE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY . HAD TIRE REPLACED, I HAVE RECEIPT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 7JJK7U17P9 TIRESIZE: P185/65R14)

Jan 10, 2001 Electrical System

AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T GET COLD--CAR ALSO IDLES VERY LOW TO THE POINT WHERE IT STALLS OUT. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T GET COLD--CAR ALSO IDLES VERY LOW TO THE POINT WHERE IT STALLS OUT. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Electrical System

AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T GET COLD--CAR ALSO IDLES VERY LOW TO THE POINT WHERE IT STALLS OUT. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T GET COLD--CAR ALSO IDLES VERY LOW TO THE POINT WHERE IT STALLS OUT. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Tires

TWO OF THE ORIGINAL UNIROYAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED DEFECTS, THE CONSUMER HAS HAD TROUBLE GETTING RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURER AND IS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE. MJS

Jan 8, 2001 Tires

TWO OF THE ORIGINAL UNIROYAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED DEFECTS, THE CONSUMER HAS HAD TROUBLE GETTING RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURER AND IS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE. MJS

Dec 21, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

UNDER CARRIAGE IS SEPARATING. SPOT WELDS ARE BREAKING. FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE NOT SECURED FOR TANK, WHICH CAUSES IT TO MOVE AROUND. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE IS COMPROMISED BECAUSE OF SPOT WELDS. WINDSHIELD TILTS TOWARDS DRIVER. PASSENGER'S DOOR IN REAR OF THE STATION WAGON WOULD PIVOT AND...

Dec 21, 2000 Structure

UNDER CARRIAGE IS SEPARATING. SPOT WELDS ARE BREAKING. FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE NOT SECURED FOR TANK, WHICH CAUSES IT TO MOVE AROUND. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE IS COMPROMISED BECAUSE OF SPOT WELDS. WINDSHIELD TILTS TOWARDS DRIVER. PASSENGER'S DOOR IN REAR OF THE STATION WAGON WOULD PIVOT AND...

Dec 21, 2000 Structure

UNDER CARRIAGE IS SEPARATING. SPOT WELDS ARE BREAKING. FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE NOT SECURED FOR TANK, WHICH CAUSES IT TO MOVE AROUND. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE IS COMPROMISED BECAUSE OF SPOT WELDS. WINDSHIELD TILTS TOWARDS DRIVER. PASSENGER'S DOOR IN REAR OF THE STATION WAGON WOULD PIVOT AND...

Dec 21, 2000 Visibility

UNDER CARRIAGE IS SEPARATING. SPOT WELDS ARE BREAKING. FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE NOT SECURED FOR TANK, WHICH CAUSES IT TO MOVE AROUND. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE IS COMPROMISED BECAUSE OF SPOT WELDS. WINDSHIELD TILTS TOWARDS DRIVER. PASSENGER'S DOOR IN REAR OF THE STATION WAGON WOULD PIVOT AND...

Dec 21, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

UNDER CARRIAGE IS SEPARATING. SPOT WELDS ARE BREAKING. FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE NOT SECURED FOR TANK, WHICH CAUSES IT TO MOVE AROUND. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE IS COMPROMISED BECAUSE OF SPOT WELDS. WINDSHIELD TILTS TOWARDS DRIVER. PASSENGER'S DOOR IN REAR OF THE STATION WAGON WOULD PIVOT AND...

Dec 21, 2000 Structure

UNDER CARRIAGE IS SEPARATING. SPOT WELDS ARE BREAKING. FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE NOT SECURED FOR TANK, WHICH CAUSES IT TO MOVE AROUND. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE IS COMPROMISED BECAUSE OF SPOT WELDS. WINDSHIELD TILTS TOWARDS DRIVER. PASSENGER'S DOOR IN REAR OF THE STATION WAGON WOULD PIVOT AND...

Dec 21, 2000 Structure

UNDER CARRIAGE IS SEPARATING. SPOT WELDS ARE BREAKING. FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE NOT SECURED FOR TANK, WHICH CAUSES IT TO MOVE AROUND. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE IS COMPROMISED BECAUSE OF SPOT WELDS. WINDSHIELD TILTS TOWARDS DRIVER. PASSENGER'S DOOR IN REAR OF THE STATION WAGON WOULD PIVOT AND...

Dec 21, 2000 Visibility

UNDER CARRIAGE IS SEPARATING. SPOT WELDS ARE BREAKING. FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE NOT SECURED FOR TANK, WHICH CAUSES IT TO MOVE AROUND. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE IS COMPROMISED BECAUSE OF SPOT WELDS. WINDSHIELD TILTS TOWARDS DRIVER. PASSENGER'S DOOR IN REAR OF THE STATION WAGON WOULD PIVOT AND...

Dec 13, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON ROAD AND CHILD WAS INSIDE CAR BUCKLED UP. SEATBELT HAD WRAPPED AROUND HER STOMACK,WAIST AND CHEST. EVERY MOVE SHE MADE SEATBELT WOULD GET TIGHTER AND RETRACT UP INTO VEHICLE AND CHOKE HER. *AK

Dec 13, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON ROAD AND CHILD WAS INSIDE CAR BUCKLED UP. SEATBELT HAD WRAPPED AROUND HER STOMACK,WAIST AND CHEST. EVERY MOVE SHE MADE SEATBELT WOULD GET TIGHTER AND RETRACT UP INTO VEHICLE AND CHOKE HER. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT 65 MPH, BOTH HOOD LATCH AND SAFETY LATCH FAILED ALLOWING HOOD TO OPEN AND WRAP OVER THE TOP OF THE CAR. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT 65 MPH, BOTH HOOD LATCH AND SAFETY LATCH FAILED ALLOWING HOOD TO OPEN AND WRAP OVER THE TOP OF THE CAR. *AK

Nov 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AFTER BEING IN A CAR ACCIDENT AT 30 MPH IN RAIN, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING . THE CAR WAS TOTALED.*AK

Nov 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AFTER BEING IN A CAR ACCIDENT AT 30 MPH IN RAIN, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING . THE CAR WAS TOTALED.*AK

Nov 15, 2000 Electrical System

PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT; WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF. ALSO, NOTICED SHIMMYING COMING FROM FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Suspension

PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT; WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF. ALSO, NOTICED SHIMMYING COMING FROM FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Electrical System

PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT; WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF. ALSO, NOTICED SHIMMYING COMING FROM FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Suspension

PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT; WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF. ALSO, NOTICED SHIMMYING COMING FROM FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 9, 2000 Air Bags Crash Fire

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION OF 25-20 MPH IMPACT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER DRIVER'S HEAD STRUCK STEERING WHEEL, AND CAUSED DRIVER'S CLOTHES TO CATCH ON FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER TO CONTACT NHTSA. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHE...

Nov 9, 2000 Air Bags Crash Fire

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION OF 25-20 MPH IMPACT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER DRIVER'S HEAD STRUCK STEERING WHEEL, AND CAUSED DRIVER'S CLOTHES TO CATCH ON FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER TO CONTACT NHTSA. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHE...

Oct 31, 2000 Structure

THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS UNSOUND. THERE ARE BROKEN WELDS, DISTORTED SHEET METAL SUBFRAME COMPONANTS, AND SHIFTING OR FLEXING OF THE BODY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. IT HAS SEVERE OVERSTEER AT SPEED WHEN CORNERING OVER ROADS WITH VARYING SURFACES. THE UNDERCARRAIGE WILL...

Oct 31, 2000 Structure

THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS UNSOUND. THERE ARE BROKEN WELDS, DISTORTED SHEET METAL SUBFRAME COMPONANTS, AND SHIFTING OR FLEXING OF THE BODY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. IT HAS SEVERE OVERSTEER AT SPEED WHEN CORNERING OVER ROADS WITH VARYING SURFACES. THE UNDERCARRAIGE WILL...

Oct 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 55 MPH. VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE DIVIDER AND BOUNCED OFF, STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPOY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 55 MPH. VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE DIVIDER AND BOUNCED OFF, STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPOY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AND GETTING CLOSE TO A LIGHT VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP.. SAME PROBLEM HAD HAPPEN MORE THEN TEN TIMES.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND GETTING CLOSE TO A LIGHT VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP.. SAME PROBLEM HAD HAPPEN MORE THEN TEN TIMES.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE STALLED, AND STEERING LOCKED UP. CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER PROPERLY.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE STALLED, AND STEERING LOCKED UP. CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER PROPERLY.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE STALLED, AND STEERING LOCKED UP. CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER PROPERLY.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AND FAILS TO START INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP SAID THE FIRST TIME THAT IT WAS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE, SECOND TIME IT WAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, THIRD TIME IT WAS THE FUEL SENSOR AND FUEL MODULE. NOW DOING IT AGAIN. REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING REPORT ON THIS FOUR...

Oct 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AND FAILS TO START INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP SAID THE FIRST TIME THAT IT WAS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE, SECOND TIME IT WAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, THIRD TIME IT WAS THE FUEL SENSOR AND FUEL MODULE. NOW DOING IT AGAIN. REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING REPORT ON THIS FOUR...

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AND GETTING CLOSE TO A LIGHT VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP.. SAME PROBLEM HAD HAPPEN MORE THEN TEN TIMES.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND GETTING CLOSE TO A LIGHT VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP.. SAME PROBLEM HAD HAPPEN MORE THEN TEN TIMES.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE STALLED, AND STEERING LOCKED UP. CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER PROPERLY.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE STALLED, AND STEERING LOCKED UP. CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER PROPERLY.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE STALLED, AND STEERING LOCKED UP. CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER PROPERLY.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AND FAILS TO START INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP SAID THE FIRST TIME THAT IT WAS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE, SECOND TIME IT WAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, THIRD TIME IT WAS THE FUEL SENSOR AND FUEL MODULE. NOW DOING IT AGAIN. REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING REPORT ON THIS FOUR...

Oct 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AND FAILS TO START INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP SAID THE FIRST TIME THAT IT WAS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE, SECOND TIME IT WAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, THIRD TIME IT WAS THE FUEL SENSOR AND FUEL MODULE. NOW DOING IT AGAIN. REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING REPORT ON THIS FOUR...

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS CONTINUOUSLY STALLED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN DUE TO VEHICLE WOULD TURN OFF WHILE IDLE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED AND THEN FINALLY THE VEHICLE JUST WOULD NOT START. DEALER INFORMED THAT THE WIRING HARNEST AS WELL AS THE COMPUTER NEEDED T...

Oct 18, 2000 Tires

TIRE SIDE WALL COMPLETELY BLEW (TIRESIZE: W18565R14) (TIRESIZE: W18565R14)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: W18565R14 )

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS CONTINUOUSLY STALLED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN DUE TO VEHICLE WOULD TURN OFF WHILE IDLE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED AND THEN FINALLY THE VEHICLE JUST WOULD NOT START. DEALER INFORMED THAT THE WIRING HARNEST AS WELL AS THE COMPUTER NEEDED T...

Oct 18, 2000 Tires

TIRE SIDE WALL COMPLETELY BLEW (TIRESIZE: W18565R14) (TIRESIZE: W18565R14)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: W18565R14 )

Oct 13, 2000 Visibility

WHEN DEFROSTING MY WINDSHIELD, THE SECTION DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME NEVER FULLY DEFROSTS. WHEN THE SUN HITS IT IT GLARES SO MUCH THAT I CANNOT SEE ANYTHING. DEALERSHIP FOUND NOTHING WRONG. IT ONLY DEFROSTS FROM THE INSIDE IF I WIPE IT OFF, BUT OTHERWISE IT STAYS FOGGED UP.*AK

Oct 13, 2000 Visibility

WHEN DEFROSTING MY WINDSHIELD, THE SECTION DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME NEVER FULLY DEFROSTS. WHEN THE SUN HITS IT IT GLARES SO MUCH THAT I CANNOT SEE ANYTHING. DEALERSHIP FOUND NOTHING WRONG. IT ONLY DEFROSTS FROM THE INSIDE IF I WIPE IT OFF, BUT OTHERWISE IT STAYS FOGGED UP. *AK

Oct 13, 2000 Visibility

WHEN DEFROSTING MY WINDSHIELD, THE SECTION DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME NEVER FULLY DEFROSTS. WHEN THE SUN HITS IT IT GLARES SO MUCH THAT I CANNOT SEE ANYTHING. DEALERSHIP FOUND NOTHING WRONG. IT ONLY DEFROSTS FROM THE INSIDE IF I WIPE IT OFF, BUT OTHERWISE IT STAYS FOGGED UP.*AK

Oct 13, 2000 Visibility

WHEN DEFROSTING MY WINDSHIELD, THE SECTION DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME NEVER FULLY DEFROSTS. WHEN THE SUN HITS IT IT GLARES SO MUCH THAT I CANNOT SEE ANYTHING. DEALERSHIP FOUND NOTHING WRONG. IT ONLY DEFROSTS FROM THE INSIDE IF I WIPE IT OFF, BUT OTHERWISE IT STAYS FOGGED UP. *AK

Oct 7, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

MY CAR WAS BROADSIDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS. MY 13 YR. OLD SON WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, WITH HIS SEAT BELT ON. WHEN WE HIT THE CAR SPUN, HIS DOOR SWUNG OPEN EJECTING HIM. HE LANDED ABOUT 6 FT. FROM THE CAR ON THE GROUND. THERE WERE MARKS LEFT ON HIS NECK FROM THE...

Oct 7, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

MY CAR WAS BROADSIDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS. MY 13 YR. OLD SON WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, WITH HIS SEAT BELT ON. WHEN WE HIT THE CAR SPUN, HIS DOOR SWUNG OPEN EJECTING HIM. HE LANDED ABOUT 6 FT. FROM THE CAR ON THE GROUND. THERE WERE MARKS LEFT ON HIS NECK FROM THE...

Oct 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD NOT TRAVEL, VEHICLE HAD STALLED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE DEALER SOLD A LEMON VEHICLE. *YH

Oct 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD NOT TRAVEL, VEHICLE HAD STALLED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE DEALER SOLD A LEMON VEHICLE. *YH

Sep 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH, VEHICLE STRUCK A PICKUP BUT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN IJURY OF THE DRIVER. *YH

Sep 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH, VEHICLE STRUCK A PICKUP BUT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN IJURY OF THE DRIVER. *YH

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL TIRES ON A FORD, ESCORT, 1999, P185/60R15, EAGLE RSA. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO WALLMART FOR INSPECTION, AND MECH NOTICED TIRES WHERE SPLITTING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A TIRE SHOP, AND THEY SAID THAT THE TIRES WERE SEPARATING, LIKE THE FIRESTONE TIRES.*AK GOOD YEAR REFUSED TO REPLACE THE WO...

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL TIRES ON A FORD, ESCORT, 1999, P185/60R15, EAGLE RSA. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO WALLMART FOR INSPECTION, AND MECH NOTICED TIRES WHERE SPLITTING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A TIRE SHOP, AND THEY SAID THAT THE TIRES WERE SEPARATING, LIKE THE FIRESTONE TIRES.*AK GOOD YEAR REFUSED TO REPLACE THE WO...

Sep 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S /PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S /PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HYDROPLANED OFF THE ROAD. THEN, SHE WENT DOWN AN ENBANKMENT. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AT ALL, AND CONSUMER SUSTAINED INTERNAL INJURIES, AND SUFFERED POST TRAUMA.*AK

Sep 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HYDROPLANED OFF THE ROAD. THEN, SHE WENT DOWN AN ENBANKMENT. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AT ALL, AND CONSUMER SUSTAINED INTERNAL INJURIES, AND SUFFERED POST TRAUMA.*AK

Aug 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OCCASIONAL LOSS OF POWER, THEN SURGES FORWARD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, SOMETIMES RUNS ROUGH AND STALLS. SOMETIMES IDLES ROUGH AND STALLS AT IDLE.

Aug 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OCCASIONAL LOSS OF POWER, THEN SURGES FORWARD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, SOMETIMES RUNS ROUGH AND STALLS. SOMETIMES IDLES ROUGH AND STALLS AT IDLE.

Aug 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER AGREES TO REPLACE ENGINE. I BOUGHT A NEW CAR NOT ONE THAT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE AT 12000 MILES

Aug 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER AGREES TO REPLACE ENGINE. I BOUGHT A NEW CAR NOT ONE THAT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE AT 12000 MILES

Aug 5, 2000 Power Train

WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE CAR WOULD STALL TRYING TO PUT IN REVERSE WOULDN'T GO TRYING TO PUT IT IN DRIVE WOULDNT GO TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND IT IS DOING THE SAME TING AGAIN INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Aug 5, 2000 Power Train

WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE CAR WOULD STALL TRYING TO PUT IN REVERSE WOULDN'T GO TRYING TO PUT IT IN DRIVE WOULDNT GO TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND IT IS DOING THE SAME TING AGAIN INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jul 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY POOR NOT ENOUGH ILLUMINATION. *AK

Jul 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY POOR NOT ENOUGH ILLUMINATION. *AK

Jul 12, 2000 Electrical System

HORN WOULD BLOW BY ITSELF FOR TWENTY MINUTES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAG. IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE AIR BAG MUST BE REPLACED AT OWNER'S COST. *AK *ML

Jul 12, 2000 Electrical System

HORN WOULD BLOW BY ITSELF FOR TWENTY MINUTES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAG. IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE AIR BAG MUST BE REPLACED AT OWNER'S COST. *AK *ML

Jul 11, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AFTER BEING TURNED ON. WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE ELECTRICAL MODULAR WAS BROKEN. THE PART NEEDED TO BE ORDERED. THE PART FAILED THE TEST & VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONER WAS REPAIRED.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AFTER BEING TURNED ON. WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE ELECTRICAL MODULAR WAS BROKEN. THE PART NEEDED TO BE ORDERED. THE PART FAILED THE TEST & VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONER WAS REPAIRED.*AK

Jun 30, 2000 Equipment

WATER IS BLOWING OUT OF A/C AND AIR VENTS AND DROPPING ON FLOORBOARD. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS OR HOW TO CORRECT IT. *AK *ML

Jun 30, 2000 Visibility

WATER IS BLOWING OUT OF A/C AND AIR VENTS AND DROPPING ON FLOORBOARD. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS OR HOW TO CORRECT IT. *AK *ML

Jun 30, 2000 Equipment

WATER IS BLOWING OUT OF A/C AND AIR VENTS AND DROPPING ON FLOORBOARD. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS OR HOW TO CORRECT IT. *AK *ML

Jun 30, 2000 Visibility

WATER IS BLOWING OUT OF A/C AND AIR VENTS AND DROPPING ON FLOORBOARD. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS OR HOW TO CORRECT IT. *AK *ML

Jun 29, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND CAR WAS TOTALLY DAMAGED. ALSO, NEITHER DRIVER'SSIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

Jun 29, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND CAR WAS TOTALLY DAMAGED. ALSO, NEITHER DRIVER'SSIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Electrical System Fire

IN THE PROCESS OF STARTING VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND INTERRIOR OF DASHBOARD WAS RUINED.*AK

Jun 26, 2000 Air Bags Fire

IN THE PROCESS OF STARTING VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND INTERRIOR OF DASHBOARD WAS RUINED.*AK

Jun 26, 2000 Electrical System Fire

IN THE PROCESS OF STARTING VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND INTERRIOR OF DASHBOARD WAS RUINED.*AK

Jun 26, 2000 Air Bags Fire

IN THE PROCESS OF STARTING VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND INTERRIOR OF DASHBOARD WAS RUINED.*AK

Jun 16, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLED IN AN ACCIDENT. UPON IMPCT, AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT DID NOT INFLATE, THERE WAS NO AIR BAG CAUSING PASSENGER TO HIT WINDSHIELD AND CRACKING IT. *AK *SLC

Jun 16, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLED IN AN ACCIDENT. UPON IMPCT, AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT DID NOT INFLATE, THERE WAS NO AIR BAG CAUSING PASSENGER TO HIT WINDSHIELD AND CRACKING IT. *AK *SLC

May 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE COMPLETELYSHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES AND CONTROL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE COMPLETELYSHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES AND CONTROL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 15, 2000 Visibility

HEATER CORE LEAKING, CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG -DEALER HAS REPLACED IT ONCE STILL FOGS WINDOWS. *AK

May 15, 2000 Visibility

HEATER CORE LEAKING, CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG -DEALER HAS REPLACED IT ONCE STILL FOGS WINDOWS. *AK

May 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELNG 40MPH WHEN SOMEONE TURNED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER, HE SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BUT THERE WERE NONE. 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE STATED TO BRING VEHICLE IN WHEN PROBLEM FIRST ACCURS. *AK

May 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELNG 40MPH WHEN SOMEONE TURNED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER, HE SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BUT THERE WERE NONE. 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE STATED TO BRING VEHICLE IN WHEN PROBLEM FIRST ACCURS. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS HAVING CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THERE IS NO NOISE. BUT IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE TO STOP, PEDAL MUST BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. AUTOMOBILE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A REMEDY TO THE PROBLEM. THIS IS CAUSIN...

Apr 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS HAVING CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THERE IS NO NOISE. BUT IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE TO STOP, PEDAL MUST BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. AUTOMOBILE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A REMEDY TO THE PROBLEM. THIS IS CAUSIN...

Apr 18, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY. ALSO, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Apr 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY. ALSO, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Apr 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE RESULTING IN EXTENED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH CAUSED AND ACCIDENT. NLM

Apr 18, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY. ALSO, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Apr 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY. ALSO, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Apr 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE RESULTING IN EXTENED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH CAUSED AND ACCIDENT. NLM

Apr 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS MALFUNCTIONED, AND DID NOT DEPLOY AT A FRONTAL IMPACT OF 30 MPH, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. MECHANIC SAID THE AIRBAGS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS MALFUNCTIONED, AND DID NOT DEPLOY AT A FRONTAL IMPACT OF 30 MPH, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. MECHANIC SAID THE AIRBAGS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK

Apr 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED IN DRY, SUNNY WEATHER IN SCHOOL ZONE AT 3 PM WHEN KIDS WERE COMING OUT OF SCHOOL. COULD NOT TURN VEHICLE ONTO SIDEWALK BECAUSE OF CHILDREN AND HIT STOPPED VEHICLE DESPITE A 200 FT STOPPING DISTANCE AT 25 MPH. ABS BRAKES DID NOT SLOW VEHICLE AT ALL. FORD CLAIMS NO ABS BRAKE DEFEC...

Apr 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED IN DRY, SUNNY WEATHER IN SCHOOL ZONE AT 3 PM WHEN KIDS WERE COMING OUT OF SCHOOL. COULD NOT TURN VEHICLE ONTO SIDEWALK BECAUSE OF CHILDREN AND HIT STOPPED VEHICLE DESPITE A 200 FT STOPPING DISTANCE AT 25 MPH. ABS BRAKES DID NOT SLOW VEHICLE AT ALL. FORD CLAIMS NO ABS BRAKE DEFEC...

Apr 4, 2000 Visibility

PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR DOES NOT GIVE A TRUE LOCATION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

Apr 4, 2000 Visibility

PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR DOES NOT GIVE A TRUE LOCATION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

Mar 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOUD SQUEALING SOUND MADE WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED, AND A CLICKING WOULD COMMENCE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE BEEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND PROBLEM STILL GOES UNRESOLVED. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOUD SQUEALING SOUND MADE WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED, AND A CLICKING WOULD COMMENCE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE BEEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND PROBLEM STILL GOES UNRESOLVED. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, AND IT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER HAD IT CHECKED OUT, AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKES LINES HAD EXPLODED, AND ALL THE FLUID WAS LOST. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, AND IT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER HAD IT CHECKED OUT, AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKES LINES HAD EXPLODED, AND ALL THE FLUID WAS LOST. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, AND IT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER HAD IT CHECKED OUT, AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKES LINES HAD EXPLODED, AND ALL THE FLUID WAS LOST. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, AND IT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER HAD IT CHECKED OUT, AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKES LINES HAD EXPLODED, AND ALL THE FLUID WAS LOST. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 19, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 19, 2000 Equipment

THE TAPE DECK EATS TAPES AND RADIO GETS VERY WARM AND MAKES CLIKING NOISE.*ET

Feb 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting Fire

THREE WEEKS AFTER CONSUMER BOUGHT THE CAR THE HEADLIGHT SOCKET BURNT OUT AND THE LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*ET

Feb 19, 2000 Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VERY BAD WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, POSSIBLE STEERING COLUMN OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *ET

Feb 19, 2000 Suspension

THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VERY BAD WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, POSSIBLE STEERING COLUMN OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *ET

Feb 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE NOT ADJUSTING THEMSELVES.*ET

Feb 19, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES ARE WEARING OUT VERY FAST.*ET

Feb 19, 2000 Power Train

THE VEHICLE GOES INTO REVERSE BUT WILL NOT GO BACKWARDS. *ET

Feb 19, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 19, 2000 Equipment

THE TAPE DECK EATS TAPES AND RADIO GETS VERY WARM AND MAKES CLIKING NOISE.*ET

Feb 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting Fire

THREE WEEKS AFTER CONSUMER BOUGHT THE CAR THE HEADLIGHT SOCKET BURNT OUT AND THE LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*ET

Feb 19, 2000 Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VERY BAD WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, POSSIBLE STEERING COLUMN OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *ET

Feb 19, 2000 Suspension

THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VERY BAD WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, POSSIBLE STEERING COLUMN OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *ET

Feb 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE NOT ADJUSTING THEMSELVES.*ET

Feb 19, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES ARE WEARING OUT VERY FAST.*ET

Feb 19, 2000 Power Train

THE VEHICLE GOES INTO REVERSE BUT WILL NOT GO BACKWARDS. *ET

Feb 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED IT GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP, IT SLOWS TO A STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH BRAKE CALIPERS WOULD START TO RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE PADS, CAUSING THE BRAKE PADS TO WEAR OUT EXCESSIVELY. IT WOULD SOUND LIKE METAL TO METAL GRINDING NOISE. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED IT GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP, IT SLOWS TO A STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH BRAKE CALIPERS WOULD START TO RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE PADS, CAUSING THE BRAKE PADS TO WEAR OUT EXCESSIVELY. IT WOULD SOUND LIKE METAL TO METAL GRINDING NOISE. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BY HITTING A SNOW DRAFT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND INTO A DITCH AND STRIKE A CONCRETE BARRIER UPON IMPACT, SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BY HITTING A SNOW DRAFT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND INTO A DITCH AND STRIKE A CONCRETE BARRIER UPON IMPACT, SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BY HITTING A SNOW DRAFT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND INTO A DITCH AND STRIKE A CONCRETE BARRIER UPON IMPACT, SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BY HITTING A SNOW DRAFT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND INTO A DITCH AND STRIKE A CONCRETE BARRIER UPON IMPACT, SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHILE TRAVELING AT 20MPH BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING OVER 60MPH. BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS FAILE D TO OPERATE PROPERLY, AND THEY WERE THROWN TO THE BACKSEAT OF VEHICLE .VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WAS ONE FATALITY, AND ONE INJURY. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHILE TRAVELING AT 20MPH BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING OVER 60MPH. BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS FAILE D TO OPERATE PROPERLY, AND THEY WERE THROWN TO THE BACKSEAT OF VEHICLE .VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WAS ONE FATALITY, AND ONE INJURY. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING DOWN ROAD, APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND MAKING A STOP, VEHICLE VIBRATES REAL BADLY. IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO STALL OUT. CONTACTED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THE THIRD TIME. THEY SAID THIS IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING DOWN ROAD, APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND MAKING A STOP, VEHICLE VIBRATES REAL BADLY. IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO STALL OUT. CONTACTED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THE THIRD TIME. THEY SAID THIS IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 18, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS TOO TIGHT AND KEEPS MOVING UPWARD TO THE NECK. YH

Jan 18, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS TOO TIGHT AND KEEPS MOVING UPWARD TO THE NECK. YH

Jan 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE SWITCHING LANES A CAR FROM THE BACK TAPPED BUMPER AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAR HIT GUARDRAIL STRIGHT ON AT ABOUT 50 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE SWITCHING LANES A CAR FROM THE BACK TAPPED BUMPER AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAR HIT GUARDRAIL STRIGHT ON AT ABOUT 50 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Electrical System Crash Fire

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR FRONT END CRASH, A FIRE STARTED BEHIND THE LEFT HEADLAMP, AND ENGULFED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED FROM THE FIRE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. REPORT GIVEN BY JULIE GOOD, INSURANCE CLAIM REPRESENTATIVE. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Electrical System Crash Fire

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR FRONT END CRASH, A FIRE STARTED BEHIND THE LEFT HEADLAMP, AND ENGULFED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED FROM THE FIRE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. REPORT GIVEN BY JULIE GOOD, INSURANCE CLAIM REPRESENTATIVE. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Power Train Fire

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL NOT ENGAGE INTO REVERSE. WHEN IT DOES ENGAGE IT WILL ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER HAS REPAIRED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TMES, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Power Train Fire

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL NOT ENGAGE INTO REVERSE. WHEN IT DOES ENGAGE IT WILL ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER HAS REPAIRED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TMES, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jan 9, 2000 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY SHATTERED AFTER BEING UNDER LOAD IN FRONT END COLLISION. *AK

Jan 9, 2000 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY SHATTERED AFTER BEING UNDER LOAD IN FRONT END COLLISION. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE INTO REVERSE. WHEN IT DOES ENGAGE IT ACCELERATES SUDDENLY . DEALER HAS INSPECED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE INTO REVERSE. WHEN IT DOES ENGAGE IT ACCELERATES SUDDENLY . DEALER HAS INSPECED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE INTO REVERSE. WHEN IT DOES ENGAGE IT ACCELERATES SUDDENLY . DEALER HAS INSPECED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE INTO REVERSE. WHEN IT DOES ENGAGE IT ACCELERATES SUDDENLY . DEALER HAS INSPECED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN AC IS ON AT STEADY HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCES SURGING INTERMITTENTLY, UNABLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEMS. MJS

Dec 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN AC IS ON AT STEADY HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCES SURGING INTERMITTENTLY, UNABLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEMS. MJS

Dec 21, 1999 Air Bags Crash

FRONT END HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE'S FRONT END AT ROUGHLY 15 TO 20MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Air Bags Crash

FRONT END HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE'S FRONT END AT ROUGHLY 15 TO 20MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 17, 1999 Steering Crash

WHILE IN MILWAUKEE PREPARING TO GO HOME MADE A STOP AT THE STOP SIGN THEN MADE A TURN, TRAVELING ABOUT 12-15 FT AND STEERING BROKE, SENDING THE AUTOMOBILE OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A TREE. NO INJURIES. *AK

Dec 17, 1999 Steering Crash

WHILE IN MILWAUKEE PREPARING TO GO HOME MADE A STOP AT THE STOP SIGN THEN MADE A TURN, TRAVELING ABOUT 12-15 FT AND STEERING BROKE, SENDING THE AUTOMOBILE OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A TREE. NO INJURIES. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER TRIED TO REDUCE SPEED TO AVOID REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT STOPPED IN FRONT OF HER VEHICLE, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE. DURING COLLISION BOTH AIR BAGS EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT. *AK *YC

Dec 16, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER TRIED TO REDUCE SPEED TO AVOID REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT STOPPED IN FRONT OF HER VEHICLE, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE. DURING COLLISION BOTH AIR BAGS EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT. *AK *YC

Nov 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VIBRATION OCCURRED AT IDLE WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHTOR STOP SIGN WITH TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE GEAR. VIBRATION IS FELT IN DRIVER'S SEAT/STEERING WHEEL AND FLOORBOARD. VIBRATION APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY ENGINE IDLE BEING TOO SLOW AND VIBRATING THROUGH DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT. ENGINE WA SCLOSE TO STALLING ...

Nov 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VIBRATION OCCURRED AT IDLE WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHTOR STOP SIGN WITH TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE GEAR. VIBRATION IS FELT IN DRIVER'S SEAT/STEERING WHEEL AND FLOORBOARD. VIBRATION APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY ENGINE IDLE BEING TOO SLOW AND VIBRATING THROUGH DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT. ENGINE WA SCLOSE TO STALLING ...

Nov 22, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IT WAS NOT RAINING, THERE WERE TWO CARS IN FRONT. CONSUMER SAW ONE OF THE CARS SWERVE TO THE LEFT AND THE OTHER TO THE RIGHT AS THOUGH THEY WERE TRYING TO AVOID HITTING SOMETHING. THEN CONSUMER SAW A CAR STOP DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD NO WHERE ELSE TO TURN. ...

Nov 22, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IT WAS NOT RAINING, THERE WERE TWO CARS IN FRONT. CONSUMER SAW ONE OF THE CARS SWERVE TO THE LEFT AND THE OTHER TO THE RIGHT AS THOUGH THEY WERE TRYING TO AVOID HITTING SOMETHING. THEN CONSUMER SAW A CAR STOP DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD NO WHERE ELSE TO TURN. ...

Nov 18, 1999 Suspension

WHEN PULLING OFF THERE IS A KNOCKING AND RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Suspension

WHEN PULLING OFF THERE IS A KNOCKING AND RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILURE AT INTERSECTION. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE, AND CRASH OCCURRED. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILURE AT INTERSECTION. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE, AND CRASH OCCURRED. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILURE AT INTERSECTION. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE, AND CRASH OCCURRED. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILURE AT INTERSECTION. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE, AND CRASH OCCURRED. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, AND NONE OF THE VEHICLES SEAT BELTS, FRONT OR REAR, HELD THE PASSENGERS. ALL 3 PASSENGERS WERE THROWN FORWARD. DEALER SAID THE OWNER WAS AT FAULT FOR SEATBELTS NOT WORKING. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, AND NONE OF THE VEHICLES SEAT BELTS, FRONT OR REAR, HELD THE PASSENGERS. ALL 3 PASSENGERS WERE THROWN FORWARD. DEALER SAID THE OWNER WAS AT FAULT FOR SEATBELTS NOT WORKING. *AK

Nov 5, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. THE OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 5, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. THE OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 29, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT GOT VERY LOOSE AFTER IMPACT. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT GOT VERY LOOSE AFTER IMPACT. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT GOT VERY LOOSE AFTER IMPACT. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT GOT VERY LOOSE AFTER IMPACT. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT GOT VERY LOOSE AFTER IMPACT. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT GOT VERY LOOSE AFTER IMPACT. YH

Oct 26, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVIN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE,AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN CONSUMER OFF THE ROAD AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE , AND HIT A TREE. IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL LINE, WHICH WAS PARTLY PLASTIC, WAS KNOCKED LOOSE AND FUEL LEAKED ON IT, CAUSING A FIRE. CONSUMER DIDN'T CONTA...

Oct 26, 1999 Seats Crash

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP AND MAKING A LEFT TURN ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED CONSUMER'SVEHICLE, IN WHICH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS AIR BOUND ABOUT 50 FEET, CAUSING DRIVER'S SEAT AND PASSENGER'S SEAT TO GO BACKWARDS. ALSO, SWITCH FOR THE GAS UNIT SYSTEM DIDN'T SHUT DOWN, AND THE MOTOR KEPT RUNNING. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP AND MAKING A LEFT TURN ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED CONSUMER'SVEHICLE, IN WHICH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS AIR BOUND ABOUT 50 FEET, CAUSING DRIVER'S SEAT AND PASSENGER'S SEAT TO GO BACKWARDS. ALSO, SWITCH FOR THE GAS UNIT SYSTEM DIDN'T SHUT DOWN, AND THE MOTOR KEPT RUNNING. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVIN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE,AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN CONSUMER OFF THE ROAD AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE , AND HIT A TREE. IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL LINE, WHICH WAS PARTLY PLASTIC, WAS KNOCKED LOOSE AND FUEL LEAKED ON IT, CAUSING A FIRE. CONSUMER DIDN'T CONTA...

Oct 26, 1999 Seats Crash

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP AND MAKING A LEFT TURN ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED CONSUMER'SVEHICLE, IN WHICH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS AIR BOUND ABOUT 50 FEET, CAUSING DRIVER'S SEAT AND PASSENGER'S SEAT TO GO BACKWARDS. ALSO, SWITCH FOR THE GAS UNIT SYSTEM DIDN'T SHUT DOWN, AND THE MOTOR KEPT RUNNING. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP AND MAKING A LEFT TURN ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED CONSUMER'SVEHICLE, IN WHICH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS AIR BOUND ABOUT 50 FEET, CAUSING DRIVER'S SEAT AND PASSENGER'S SEAT TO GO BACKWARDS. ALSO, SWITCH FOR THE GAS UNIT SYSTEM DIDN'T SHUT DOWN, AND THE MOTOR KEPT RUNNING. *AK

Oct 22, 1999 Suspension

THE VEHICLE STALLS AND VIBRATES FROM THE FRONT END. DEALER SAID PROBLEM IS COMMON.

Oct 22, 1999 Suspension

THE VEHICLE STALLS AND VIBRATES FROM THE FRONT END. DEALER SAID PROBLEM IS COMMON.

Oct 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON-GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHENEVER VEHICLE CAME DOWN TO A SLOW SPEED OR AT A STOP AND PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK *ML

Oct 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON-GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHENEVER VEHICLE CAME DOWN TO A SLOW SPEED OR AT A STOP AND PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK *ML

Oct 15, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH CONSUMER REAR ENDED A PARKED VEHICLE. SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD HER BACK, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH CONSUMER REAR ENDED A PARKED VEHICLE. SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD HER BACK, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH CONSUMER REAR ENDED A PARKED VEHICLE. SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD HER BACK, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH CONSUMER REAR ENDED A PARKED VEHICLE. SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD HER BACK, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE INTERMITTENTLY, AND WILL START UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Oct 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE INTERMITTENTLY, AND WILL START UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Oct 8, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HIT A LAMP POST HEAD-ON AT 61 MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 8, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HIT A LAMP POST HEAD-ON AT 61 MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH A CAR WAS COMING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND MADE A ILLEGAL LEFT TURN, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND HIT THE OTHER CAR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR AND BACK DOOR. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DIPLOY. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH A CAR WAS COMING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND MADE A ILLEGAL LEFT TURN, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND HIT THE OTHER CAR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR AND BACK DOOR. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DIPLOY. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH A CAR WAS COMING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND MADE A ILLEGAL LEFT TURN, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND HIT THE OTHER CAR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR AND BACK DOOR. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DIPLOY. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH A CAR WAS COMING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND MADE A ILLEGAL LEFT TURN, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND HIT THE OTHER CAR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR AND BACK DOOR. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DIPLOY. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING GEARS IT SHIFTS LOUD AND HARD. EEC TEST FOUND TR SENSOR OUT OF RANGE AND CONNECTION FULL OF WATER. REPAIRS WERE MADE BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING GEARS IT SHIFTS LOUD AND HARD. EEC TEST FOUND TR SENSOR OUT OF RANGE AND CONNECTION FULL OF WATER. REPAIRS WERE MADE BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT. VEHICLE SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING DEER. IT WENT OFF THE SHOULDER. BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK TO THE ROAD AND VEHICLE TIPPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THEN CAME BACK ON ALL FOUR, AND CONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD OUT OF CONTROL HIT AN EMBAKMEN...

Sep 23, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT. VEHICLE SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING DEER. IT WENT OFF THE SHOULDER. BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK TO THE ROAD AND VEHICLE TIPPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THEN CAME BACK ON ALL FOUR, AND CONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD OUT OF CONTROL HIT AN EMBAKMEN...

Sep 15, 1999 Power Train

WHILE IN REVERSE POSITION, THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Power Train

WHILE IN REVERSE POSITION, THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH DOWNSHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND WAS MAKING A RIGHT, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES/NO POWERSTEERING, AND VEHICLE WENT ACROSS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD ABOUT 137 FEET AND END UP ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH DOWNSHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND WAS MAKING A RIGHT, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES/NO POWERSTEERING, AND VEHICLE WENT ACROSS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD ABOUT 137 FEET AND END UP ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH DOWNSHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND WAS MAKING A RIGHT, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES/NO POWERSTEERING, AND VEHICLE WENT ACROSS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD ABOUT 137 FEET AND END UP ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH DOWNSHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND WAS MAKING A RIGHT, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES/NO POWERSTEERING, AND VEHICLE WENT ACROSS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD ABOUT 137 FEET AND END UP ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH DOWNSHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND WAS MAKING A RIGHT, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES/NO POWERSTEERING, AND VEHICLE WENT ACROSS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD ABOUT 137 FEET AND END UP ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH DOWNSHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND WAS MAKING A RIGHT, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES/NO POWERSTEERING, AND VEHICLE WENT ACROSS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD ABOUT 137 FEET AND END UP ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Seats

OWNER'S CHILD BUMPED HIS HEAD ON THE SEATBACK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE CHILD'S HEAD BEGAN TO BLEED DUE TO A BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SEATBACK ON IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS STICKING THROUGH THE SEAT. THIS COULD INJURE A PASSENGER IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IF INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISI...

Sep 7, 1999 Suspension

AFTER PROCEEDING FROM A STOP SIGN VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO THE RIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Equipment

A/C UNIT IS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, AND THERE IS WATER LEAKING OUT OF THE A/C UNIT. WATER IS GETTING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SEAT. DEALER CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Seats

OWNER'S CHILD BUMPED HIS HEAD ON THE SEATBACK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE CHILD'S HEAD BEGAN TO BLEED DUE TO A BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SEATBACK ON IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS STICKING THROUGH THE SEAT. THIS COULD INJURE A PASSENGER IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IF INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISI...

Sep 7, 1999 Suspension

AFTER PROCEEDING FROM A STOP SIGN VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO THE RIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Equipment

A/C UNIT IS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, AND THERE IS WATER LEAKING OUT OF THE A/C UNIT. WATER IS GETTING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SEAT. DEALER CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

WHENEVER THE CAR IS SHIFTED INTO GEAR IT JUMPS FORWARD, AND THEN BACK OUT OF GEAR AGAIN. DEALER SAYS IT NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

WHENEVER THE CAR IS SHIFTED INTO GEAR IT JUMPS FORWARD, AND THEN BACK OUT OF GEAR AGAIN. DEALER SAYS IT NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH CAR SUDDENLY CUTOFF/STALLED WHEN TRYING TO START BACK UP.DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH CAR SUDDENLY CUTOFF/STALLED WHEN TRYING TO START BACK UP.DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE SHUT DOWN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE STARTER, REPAIRS WERE DONE, HOWEVER VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCE FAILURE CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN SMOKE. *YC

Aug 30, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE SHUT DOWN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE STARTER, REPAIRS WERE DONE, HOWEVER VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCE FAILURE CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN SMOKE. *YC

Aug 30, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE SHUT DOWN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE STARTER, REPAIRS WERE DONE, HOWEVER VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCE FAILURE CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN SMOKE. *YC

Aug 30, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE SHUT DOWN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE STARTER, REPAIRS WERE DONE, HOWEVER VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCE FAILURE CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN SMOKE. *YC

Aug 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR END. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR END. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 21, 1999 Power Train

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK WILL NOT DISENGAGE. CANNOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AFTER STARTING CAR. REQUIRED TO USE MANUAL OVERRIDE PROCEDURE OF STICKING A SCREWDRIVE DOWN A SMALL HOLE NEAR THE GEARSHIFT. (THIS PROCEDURE IS LISTED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL). DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN ON A NEW...

Aug 21, 1999 Power Train

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK WILL NOT DISENGAGE. CANNOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AFTER STARTING CAR. REQUIRED TO USE MANUAL OVERRIDE PROCEDURE OF STICKING A SCREWDRIVE DOWN A SMALL HOLE NEAR THE GEARSHIFT. (THIS PROCEDURE IS LISTED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL). DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN ON A NEW...

Aug 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING UP HILLS, THE ENGINE CUTS OFF CAUSING FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS TO GET ON LEVELED PAVEMENT IN ORDER TO BACK UP. DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Aug 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING UP HILLS, THE ENGINE CUTS OFF CAUSING FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS TO GET ON LEVELED PAVEMENT IN ORDER TO BACK UP. DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Aug 19, 1999 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT, ALSO WHILE DRIVING OVER 45 MPH VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM WITH STEERING. *AK

Aug 19, 1999 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT, ALSO WHILE DRIVING OVER 45 MPH VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM WITH STEERING. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND SHE WAS BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP HER PURSE WHENSHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND SHE WAS BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP HER PURSE WHENSHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STALLING. VEHICLE WOULD STALL NO MATTER WHAT THE SPEED MAY BE WHILE MOVING OR AT A STOP. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED ON SIX OCCASIONS BY DEALER, AND PROBLEM STILL GOES UNRESOLVED. SEEKING HELP OR PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STALLING. VEHICLE WOULD STALL NO MATTER WHAT THE SPEED MAY BE WHILE MOVING OR AT A STOP. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED ON SIX OCCASIONS BY DEALER, AND PROBLEM STILL GOES UNRESOLVED. SEEKING HELP OR PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 25-35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT THAT ALL OF A SUDDEN'S SIDES.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 25-35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT THAT ALL OF A SUDDEN'S SIDES.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 60 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 60 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING WINDSHIELD WIPERSHEAD LIGHTS, AND BRAKES TO GO OUT DURING A THUNDERSTORM. DEALER SAID ENGINE NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING WINDSHIELD WIPERSHEAD LIGHTS, AND BRAKES TO GO OUT DURING A THUNDERSTORM. DEALER SAID ENGINE NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE HESITATING/STALLING WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-70 MPH. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED / REPAIRED ON SEVEN DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE FOUND. SEEKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. DEALER SINCE FOUND PROBLEM WITH THE REVELATOR BUT HAS NO ...

Jul 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE HESITATING/STALLING WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-70 MPH. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED / REPAIRED ON SEVEN DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE FOUND. SEEKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. DEALER SINCE FOUND PROBLEM WITH THE REVELATOR BUT HAS NO ...

Jul 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

ON 06/30/99 AT 02:10 HOURS THE CRYSTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE BACK LOT OF ELK COUNTY FORD. THE DEPARTMENT FOUND A NEW, 1999 FORD ESCORT SE (VIN #[XXX]) BURNING IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE AND WHEEL WELL AREA. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A SHORT IN TH...

Jul 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

ON 06/30/99 AT 02:10 HOURS THE CRYSTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE BACK LOT OF ELK COUNTY FORD. THE DEPARTMENT FOUND A NEW, 1999 FORD ESCORT SE (VIN #[XXX]) BURNING IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE AND WHEEL WELL AREA. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A SHORT IN TH...

Jul 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUM FAILED, CAUSING NOISE. *YC

Jul 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *YC

Jul 6, 1999 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS DUE TO SUSPENSION FAILURE, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG WAS LOOSE AT THE REAR PART OF THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AIRBAG TO EXPERIENCE NO DEPLOYMENT DURING THE ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN MULTIPLE INJURIES...

Jul 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS DUE TO SUSPENSION FAILURE, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG WAS LOOSE AT THE REAR PART OF THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AIRBAG TO EXPERIENCE NO DEPLOYMENT DURING THE ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN MULTIPLE INJURIES...

Jul 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUM FAILED, CAUSING NOISE. *YC

Jul 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *YC

Jul 6, 1999 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS DUE TO SUSPENSION FAILURE, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG WAS LOOSE AT THE REAR PART OF THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AIRBAG TO EXPERIENCE NO DEPLOYMENT DURING THE ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN MULTIPLE INJURIES...

Jul 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS DUE TO SUSPENSION FAILURE, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG WAS LOOSE AT THE REAR PART OF THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AIRBAG TO EXPERIENCE NO DEPLOYMENT DURING THE ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN MULTIPLE INJURIES...

Jun 25, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING IS WORKING ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS UNDER SHADE OR IF IT IS COLD OUTSIDE, CAUSING A HEALTH HAZARD.CONSUMER MUST SHUT ALL VENTS EXCEPT ONE TO GET SOME AIR TO BLOW, BUT VEHICLE IS STILL HOT. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING IS WORKING ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS UNDER SHADE OR IF IT IS COLD OUTSIDE, CAUSING A HEALTH HAZARD.CONSUMER MUST SHUT ALL VENTS EXCEPT ONE TO GET SOME AIR TO BLOW, BUT VEHICLE IS STILL HOT. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES NOISY DUE TO GROVE (HOLE) IN DRUMS. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCE VIBRATION BEFORE IT COMPLETELY CUTS OFF, DEALER CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES NOISY DUE TO GROVE (HOLE) IN DRUMS. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCE VIBRATION BEFORE IT COMPLETELY CUTS OFF, DEALER CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM. *YC

Jun 9, 1999 Equipment

VEHICLE INTERMITENTLY EMITS CHEMICAL ODOR SIMILAR TO THE ODOR OF INSECT. FIRST TRIP TO DEALER BLAMED ON RUBBER FLOOR MATS NEXT TRIP BLAMED ON STICKERS AND UNDERCOAT ON PIPES BURNING CLAIMED WOULD BE GONE BY 1,500 MILES ODORGITATION AM GOING TO HAVE TO PARK VEHICLE TO REGAIN HE ALTH IF NO EXPLAINATI...

Jun 9, 1999 Equipment

VEHICLE INTERMITENTLY EMITS CHEMICAL ODOR SIMILAR TO THE ODOR OF INSECT. FIRST TRIP TO DEALER BLAMED ON RUBBER FLOOR MATS NEXT TRIP BLAMED ON STICKERS AND UNDERCOAT ON PIPES BURNING CLAIMED WOULD BE GONE BY 1,500 MILES ODORGITATION AM GOING TO HAVE TO PARK VEHICLE TO REGAIN HE ALTH IF NO EXPLAINATI...

Jun 4, 1999 Electrical System

LEASED. VEHICLE STALLS WHEN BRAKING AND STARTING AGAIN, IT STALLS AND DIES OUT. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED TWO TIMES. DEALER CONTACTED CONTACTED AND STATED COMPUTER CHIP DEFECTIVE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Electrical System

LEASED. VEHICLE STALLS WHEN BRAKING AND STARTING AGAIN, IT STALLS AND DIES OUT. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED TWO TIMES. DEALER CONTACTED CONTACTED AND STATED COMPUTER CHIP DEFECTIVE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLS CONTINUALLY WHILE DRIVING, DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *ET

Jun 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLS CONTINUALLY WHILE DRIVING, DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *ET

May 5, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH TOTALLING VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SIDE/ PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND WAS HIT BY A FORD F350, TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. DRIVER HIT HIS HEAD-ON THE STEERING WHEEL. HURT HIS KNEE AND RECEIVED ...

May 5, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH TOTALLING VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SIDE/ PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND WAS HIT BY A FORD F350, TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. DRIVER HIT HIS HEAD-ON THE STEERING WHEEL. HURT HIS KNEE AND RECEIVED ...

Apr 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROPERLY ILLUMINATE ROAD SURFACE. MJS

Apr 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROPERLY ILLUMINATE ROAD SURFACE. MJS

Mar 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE THE CAR WAS FIRST BOUGHT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY LOUD AS WELL AS SHAKING OCCASIONALLY WHEN STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I SPOKE WITH MY SALESPERSON, WHO WAS FRIENDLY AND TOOK IT ON A TEST DRIVE AGAIN, AND HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG. HE SAID IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER, BUT TOLD...

Mar 27, 1999 Electrical System

SINCE THE CAR WAS FIRST BOUGHT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY LOUD AS WELL AS SHAKING OCCASIONALLY WHEN STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I SPOKE WITH MY SALESPERSON, WHO WAS FRIENDLY AND TOOK IT ON A TEST DRIVE AGAIN, AND HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG. HE SAID IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER, BUT TOLD...

Mar 27, 1999 Air Bags

SINCE THE CAR WAS FIRST BOUGHT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY LOUD AS WELL AS SHAKING OCCASIONALLY WHEN STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I SPOKE WITH MY SALESPERSON, WHO WAS FRIENDLY AND TOOK IT ON A TEST DRIVE AGAIN, AND HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG. HE SAID IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER, BUT TOLD...

Mar 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE THE CAR WAS FIRST BOUGHT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY LOUD AS WELL AS SHAKING OCCASIONALLY WHEN STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I SPOKE WITH MY SALESPERSON, WHO WAS FRIENDLY AND TOOK IT ON A TEST DRIVE AGAIN, AND HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG. HE SAID IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER, BUT TOLD...

Mar 27, 1999 Electrical System

SINCE THE CAR WAS FIRST BOUGHT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY LOUD AS WELL AS SHAKING OCCASIONALLY WHEN STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I SPOKE WITH MY SALESPERSON, WHO WAS FRIENDLY AND TOOK IT ON A TEST DRIVE AGAIN, AND HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG. HE SAID IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER, BUT TOLD...

Mar 27, 1999 Air Bags

SINCE THE CAR WAS FIRST BOUGHT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY LOUD AS WELL AS SHAKING OCCASIONALLY WHEN STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I SPOKE WITH MY SALESPERSON, WHO WAS FRIENDLY AND TOOK IT ON A TEST DRIVE AGAIN, AND HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG. HE SAID IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER, BUT TOLD...

Mar 26, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A WHILE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT CLAIMED IT WAS THE FUSE BOX THAT CAUSED THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A WHILE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT CLAIMED IT WAS THE FUSE BOX THAT CAUSED THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE STALLING. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN SEPT OF 98 AND HAS STALLED 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE STALLING. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN SEPT OF 98 AND HAS STALLED 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

POOR MOTOR MOUNT CAUSED THE CAR TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING.

Feb 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

POOR MOTOR MOUNT CAUSED THE CAR TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING.

Feb 20, 1999 Structure

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 20, 1999 Structure

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Child Seat Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Child Seat Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Tires

TIRES WEAR OUT EXCESSIVELY. HAD TIRES CHANGED & ROTATED. TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER & NOTHING WAS FOUND. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Tires

TIRES WEAR OUT EXCESSIVELY. HAD TIRES CHANGED & ROTATED. TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER & NOTHING WAS FOUND. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THERE WAS DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS, BUT THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE STARTED SMOLDERING. NO ONE WAS SEATED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. REPORTED BY DEPUTY CHIEF DONALD MCCARTHY. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THERE WAS DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS, BUT THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE STARTED SMOLDERING. NO ONE WAS SEATED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. REPORTED BY DEPUTY CHIEF DONALD MCCARTHY. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Tires

GOODYEAR TIRES(GOODYEAR EAGLE RS-A 185/60HR15, STANDARD ALL-SEASON TIRES) DID NOT PERFORM WELL IN SNOW CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND RUN INTO A CURB.

Jan 22, 1999 Tires

GOODYEAR TIRES(GOODYEAR EAGLE RS-A 185/60HR15, STANDARD ALL-SEASON TIRES) DID NOT PERFORM WELL IN SNOW CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND RUN INTO A CURB.

Jan 7, 1999 Electrical System

THE CAR WILL INCONSISTENTLY NOT START. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM SINCE JULY OF 1998 (IT BEGAN MILDLY AND CONTINUED TO GET WORSE), AND THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THEY HAVE REPLACED ONE PART, BUT AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER THE PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN. NOW I AM WAITING FOR FORD TO COME OUT WITH...

Jan 7, 1999 Electrical System

THE CAR WILL INCONSISTENTLY NOT START. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM SINCE JULY OF 1998 (IT BEGAN MILDLY AND CONTINUED TO GET WORSE), AND THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THEY HAVE REPLACED ONE PART, BUT AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER THE PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN. NOW I AM WAITING FOR FORD TO COME OUT WITH...

Jan 7, 1999 Electrical System

THE CAR WILL INCONSISTENTLY NOT START. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM SINCE JULY OF 1998 (IT BEGAN MILDLY AND CONTINUED TO GET WORSE), AND THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THEY HAVE REPLACED ONE PART, BUT AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER THE PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN. NOW I AM WAITING FOR FORD TO COME OUT WITH...

Jan 7, 1999 Electrical System

THE CAR WILL INCONSISTENTLY NOT START. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM SINCE JULY OF 1998 (IT BEGAN MILDLY AND CONTINUED TO GET WORSE), AND THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THEY HAVE REPLACED ONE PART, BUT AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER THE PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN. NOW I AM WAITING FOR FORD TO COME OUT WITH...

Dec 30, 1998 Electrical System

WHENEVER THE HORN HAS TO BE USED IT FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER BEING HIT. THERE IS NO NOISE. JUST SILENCE. WILL BE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT, DESIGN OF THE HORN IS HAMPERED BY THE INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BAG. *AK

Dec 30, 1998 Electrical System

WHENEVER THE HORN HAS TO BE USED IT FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER BEING HIT. THERE IS NO NOISE. JUST SILENCE. WILL BE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT, DESIGN OF THE HORN IS HAMPERED BY THE INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BAG. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Electrical System Crash

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HORN. WHEN CONSUMER THEY APPLIES HORN, IT'S HARD TO MAKE IT MAKE A SOUND. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE CONSUMER WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. COULD NOT LET OTHER DRIVERS BE AWARE OF VEHICLE'S PRESENCE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Electrical System Crash

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HORN. WHEN CONSUMER THEY APPLIES HORN, IT'S HARD TO MAKE IT MAKE A SOUND. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE CONSUMER WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. COULD NOT LET OTHER DRIVERS BE AWARE OF VEHICLE'S PRESENCE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK