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Jan 5, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED. TENSIONER ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING SHREDDING THE BELT. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED.

Jan 5, 2016 Power Train 100,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED. TENSIONER ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING SHREDDING THE BELT. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED.

Jan 5, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED. TENSIONER ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING SHREDDING THE BELT. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED.

Jan 5, 2016 Power Train 100,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED. TENSIONER ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING SHREDDING THE BELT. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED.

Oct 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 152,000 mi

THE FIRST DEFECT IS ABOUT THE SHIFTING GEARS LIGHT. I CAN NOT SEE THE SHIFTING GEARS AT NIGHT UNLESS I TURN THE CAR'S LIGHT ON OR SOMETIMES I USE A LIGHT APP TO SEE THEM. THIS IS BECAUSE THE SHIFTING GEARS DON'T SHOW UP ON THE SCREEN AND ALSO THERE'S NO LED LIGHTS FOR THE SHIFTING GEARS THE OTHER P...

Oct 9, 2015 Exterior Lighting 152,000 mi

THE FIRST DEFECT IS ABOUT THE SHIFTING GEARS LIGHT. I CAN NOT SEE THE SHIFTING GEARS AT NIGHT UNLESS I TURN THE CAR'S LIGHT ON OR SOMETIMES I USE A LIGHT APP TO SEE THEM. THIS IS BECAUSE THE SHIFTING GEARS DON'T SHOW UP ON THE SCREEN AND ALSO THERE'S NO LED LIGHTS FOR THE SHIFTING GEARS THE OTHER P...

Oct 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 152,000 mi

THE FIRST DEFECT IS ABOUT THE SHIFTING GEARS LIGHT. I CAN NOT SEE THE SHIFTING GEARS AT NIGHT UNLESS I TURN THE CAR'S LIGHT ON OR SOMETIMES I USE A LIGHT APP TO SEE THEM. THIS IS BECAUSE THE SHIFTING GEARS DON'T SHOW UP ON THE SCREEN AND ALSO THERE'S NO LED LIGHTS FOR THE SHIFTING GEARS THE OTHER P...

Oct 9, 2015 Exterior Lighting 152,000 mi

THE FIRST DEFECT IS ABOUT THE SHIFTING GEARS LIGHT. I CAN NOT SEE THE SHIFTING GEARS AT NIGHT UNLESS I TURN THE CAR'S LIGHT ON OR SOMETIMES I USE A LIGHT APP TO SEE THEM. THIS IS BECAUSE THE SHIFTING GEARS DON'T SHOW UP ON THE SCREEN AND ALSO THERE'S NO LED LIGHTS FOR THE SHIFTING GEARS THE OTHER P...

Feb 2, 2015 Air Bags Crash 179,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES AND CRASHED INTO A VAN. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH SUCH AN EXTREME FORCE THAT THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE, CHEST, AND RIGHT ARM THAT REQUIRED ...

Feb 2, 2015 Air Bags Crash 179,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES AND CRASHED INTO A VAN. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH SUCH AN EXTREME FORCE THAT THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE, CHEST, AND RIGHT ARM THAT REQUIRED ...

Jun 19, 2012 Tires 113,303 mi

MY WIFE WAS RETURNING HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL WHERE OUR DAUGHTER RECEIVED OUTPATIENT CHEMO THERAPY . AT THE FIRST LIGHT LEAVING THE HOSPITAL THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. MY DAUGHTER THOUGHT HER DOOR WAS OPEN , SO SHE OPENED THE DOOR AND CLOSED IT TO VERIFY THE DOOR WAS CLOSED. THEY ENTERED THE HIGHWAY AN...

Jun 19, 2012 Tires 113,303 mi

MY WIFE WAS RETURNING HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL WHERE OUR DAUGHTER RECEIVED OUTPATIENT CHEMO THERAPY . AT THE FIRST LIGHT LEAVING THE HOSPITAL THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. MY DAUGHTER THOUGHT HER DOOR WAS OPEN , SO SHE OPENED THE DOOR AND CLOSED IT TO VERIFY THE DOOR WAS CLOSED. THEY ENTERED THE HIGHWAY AN...

Nov 9, 2010 Visibility 43,000 mi

FORD ESCORT 2000 COUPE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON; I.E., MY WIFE GOT IN THE CAR AND BEFORE SHE EVEN STARTED THE ENGINE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE REAR WINDOW WITH DEFROSTER SHATTERED INTO A MILLION PIECES. *TR

Nov 9, 2010 Visibility 43,000 mi

FORD ESCORT 2000 COUPE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON; I.E., MY WIFE GOT IN THE CAR AND BEFORE SHE EVEN STARTED THE ENGINE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE REAR WINDOW WITH DEFROSTER SHATTERED INTO A MILLION PIECES. *TR

Dec 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

BURN OUT MOTOR. *TR

Dec 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

BURN OUT MOTOR. *TR

Feb 23, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE DROPS IN RPM WHILE STOPPING...UPON RESEARCH OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM...THIS IS ON THE FORD ESCORT ZX2...ALL MODELS FROM 1999-TO NOW... *TR

Feb 23, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE DROPS IN RPM WHILE STOPPING...UPON RESEARCH OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM...THIS IS ON THE FORD ESCORT ZX2...ALL MODELS FROM 1999-TO NOW... *TR

Jan 9, 2008 Suspension 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ESCORT. IN AN ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES AND AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A LIFT, THE TIRE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS REGARDING THE SPRINGS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,009 AND FA...

Jan 9, 2008 Suspension 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ESCORT. IN AN ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES AND AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A LIFT, THE TIRE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS REGARDING THE SPRINGS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,009 AND FA...

Apr 27, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ESCORT. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY BRAKE FAILURE. TH...

Apr 27, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ESCORT. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY BRAKE FAILURE. TH...

Aug 11, 2006 Air Bags Crash 75,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT AND FRACTURE THE WINDSHIELD AT 35 MPH. THE ACCIDENT WAS A REAR END COLLISION. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEATBELT. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ON PRIOR TO THE CRASH. PICTURES WERE AVAILABLE AND A POLIC...

Aug 11, 2006 Air Bags Crash 75,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT AND FRACTURE THE WINDSHIELD AT 35 MPH. THE ACCIDENT WAS A REAR END COLLISION. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEATBELT. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ON PRIOR TO THE CRASH. PICTURES WERE AVAILABLE AND A POLIC...

Mar 6, 2006 Air Bags Crash

I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN EAST GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA ON 02/28/06 I WAS GOING NORTH ON 5TH AVE N.E. AND T-BONED THE OTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON 10TH ST N.E. THEY FAILED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ALL THE WAY OUT THEY POPPED OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASH ON THE PASSEN...

Mar 6, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN EAST GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA ON 02/28/06 I WAS GOING NORTH ON 5TH AVE N.E. AND T-BONED THE OTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON 10TH ST N.E. THEY FAILED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ALL THE WAY OUT THEY POPPED OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASH ON THE PASSEN...

Mar 6, 2006 Seat Belts Crash

I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN EAST GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA ON 02/28/06 I WAS GOING NORTH ON 5TH AVE N.E. AND T-BONED THE OTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON 10TH ST N.E. THEY FAILED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ALL THE WAY OUT THEY POPPED OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASH ON THE PASSEN...

Mar 6, 2006 Air Bags Crash

I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN EAST GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA ON 02/28/06 I WAS GOING NORTH ON 5TH AVE N.E. AND T-BONED THE OTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON 10TH ST N.E. THEY FAILED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ALL THE WAY OUT THEY POPPED OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASH ON THE PASSEN...

Mar 6, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN EAST GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA ON 02/28/06 I WAS GOING NORTH ON 5TH AVE N.E. AND T-BONED THE OTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON 10TH ST N.E. THEY FAILED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ALL THE WAY OUT THEY POPPED OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASH ON THE PASSEN...

Mar 6, 2006 Seat Belts Crash

I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN EAST GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA ON 02/28/06 I WAS GOING NORTH ON 5TH AVE N.E. AND T-BONED THE OTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON 10TH ST N.E. THEY FAILED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ALL THE WAY OUT THEY POPPED OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASH ON THE PASSEN...

Jun 2, 2005 Air Bags Crash

DT: CALLER'S SON WAS IN AS ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, REAR AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AT THE SPEED OF 30 MPH. CAR WAS THROWN 150 FEET WITH NO SKID MARKS. CALLER'S SON WAS SEVERELY INJURED, AND HAS BEEN IN REHABILITATION. DEALER HAS NEVER CALLED THEM BACK. MANUFACTURER HAS BE...

Jun 2, 2005 Air Bags Crash

DT: CALLER'S SON WAS IN AS ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, REAR AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AT THE SPEED OF 30 MPH. CAR WAS THROWN 150 FEET WITH NO SKID MARKS. CALLER'S SON WAS SEVERELY INJURED, AND HAS BEEN IN REHABILITATION. DEALER HAS NEVER CALLED THEM BACK. MANUFACTURER HAS BE...

Mar 31, 2005 Seat Belts 50,800 mi

THE LEFT REAR SHOULDER/LAP BELTS CONSTANTLY TIGHTENED ON 9 YEAR OLD CHILD WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SEAT BELT GOT SO TIGHT THAT THE CONSUMER SAUGHT ASSISTANCE FROM A NEAR BY POLICE OFFICER, WHO HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT TO FREE THEIR CHILD. *AK

Mar 31, 2005 Seat Belts 50,800 mi

THE LEFT REAR SHOULDER/LAP BELTS CONSTANTLY TIGHTENED ON 9 YEAR OLD CHILD WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SEAT BELT GOT SO TIGHT THAT THE CONSUMER SAUGHT ASSISTANCE FROM A NEAR BY POLICE OFFICER, WHO HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT TO FREE THEIR CHILD. *AK

Feb 18, 2005 Power Train 40,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS TAKEN C/O LINDA BARTKO. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PERFORMS ERRATICALLY, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL. GEARS FAIL TO ENGAGE WHEN SHIFTED. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO DEALERSHIPS, AND NEITHER ONE COULD DETERMINE THE CAUSE. CONSUMER WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT NO...

Feb 18, 2005 Power Train 40,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS TAKEN C/O LINDA BARTKO. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PERFORMS ERRATICALLY, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL. GEARS FAIL TO ENGAGE WHEN SHIFTED. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO DEALERSHIPS, AND NEITHER ONE COULD DETERMINE THE CAUSE. CONSUMER WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT NO...

Feb 14, 2005 Steering

STERING COLUMN LOCKED,HAD TO BE TOWED.TOW DRIVER SAID THIRD ONE HE HAD THIS WEEK,CAR IS NOW AT FORD DEALOR. IT WILL BE REPAIRED.*AK

Feb 14, 2005 Steering

STERING COLUMN LOCKED,HAD TO BE TOWED.TOW DRIVER SAID THIRD ONE HE HAD THIS WEEK,CAR IS NOW AT FORD DEALOR. IT WILL BE REPAIRED.*AK

Dec 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 89,384 mi

CRASH WITH INJURIES, FRONT END DAMAGE TO 2000, FORD, ESCORT ZX2 HEAD INJURIES DUE TO LOW AIRBAGS. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER HAD HEAD INJURIES BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS PROVIDED NO HEAD/NECK PROTECTION. *AK

Dec 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 89,384 mi

CRASH WITH INJURIES, FRONT END DAMAGE TO 2000, FORD, ESCORT ZX2 HEAD INJURIES DUE TO LOW AIRBAGS. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER HAD HEAD INJURIES BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS PROVIDED NO HEAD/NECK PROTECTION. *AK

Nov 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BELT TENSIONER PULLEY BROKE FROM THE ARM. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE PART BROKE. *AK *SC

Nov 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BELT TENSIONER PULLEY BROKE FROM THE ARM. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE PART BROKE. *AK *SC

Nov 12, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER'S WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE LANE AND HIT IT HEAD ON. THE DRIVER 'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD THE DRIVER IN. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. THE AMBULANCE WAS CALLED, BUT THE ...

Nov 12, 2004 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE LANE AND HIT IT HEAD ON. THE DRIVER 'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD THE DRIVER IN. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. THE AMBULANCE WAS CALLED, BUT THE ...

Nov 12, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER'S WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE LANE AND HIT IT HEAD ON. THE DRIVER 'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD THE DRIVER IN. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. THE AMBULANCE WAS CALLED, BUT THE ...

Nov 12, 2004 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE LANE AND HIT IT HEAD ON. THE DRIVER 'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD THE DRIVER IN. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. THE AMBULANCE WAS CALLED, BUT THE ...

Oct 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,500 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER, WHO DID NOT ASSIST THE CONSUMER IN REPAIRING THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER SERVICED THE BRAKES, BUT DID AN INSUFFICIENT JOB, THUS MAGNIFYING THE PROBLEM EVEN GREATER. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE HAD A BRAKE PROBLEM....

Oct 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,500 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER, WHO DID NOT ASSIST THE CONSUMER IN REPAIRING THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER SERVICED THE BRAKES, BUT DID AN INSUFFICIENT JOB, THUS MAGNIFYING THE PROBLEM EVEN GREATER. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE HAD A BRAKE PROBLEM....

Aug 16, 2004 Tires 69,000 mi

LARGE CHUNKS OF TREAD CAME OFF THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT LEFT TIRE, AND CRACKS HAD DEVELOPED ON THE SIDE WALL. THIS RESULT IN THE VEHICLE SHAKING SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE CONTACTED. *JB

Aug 16, 2004 Tires 69,000 mi

LARGE CHUNKS OF TREAD CAME OFF THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT LEFT TIRE, AND CRACKS HAD DEVELOPED ON THE SIDE WALL. THIS RESULT IN THE VEHICLE SHAKING SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE CONTACTED. *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,900 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO REFERENCE ODI CASES # 8016196, 1451010 AND PARTICULARLY 881231 IN REFERENCE TO MY FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, MY POWER STEERING, AC AND ALTERNATOR WENT OUT WHEN THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE. THE BELT WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE WATER PUMP TENSIONER, WHICH LITERALLY SNAPPED AWA...

Aug 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,900 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO REFERENCE ODI CASES # 8016196, 1451010 AND PARTICULARLY 881231 IN REFERENCE TO MY FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, MY POWER STEERING, AC AND ALTERNATOR WENT OUT WHEN THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE. THE BELT WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE WATER PUMP TENSIONER, WHICH LITERALLY SNAPPED AWA...

Jul 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'VE HAD MY FORD ESCORT ZX2 FOR A YEAR NOW. I BOUGHT IT USED FROM A DEALERSHIP. RECENTLY I'VE NOTICED A MAJOR DECLINE IN PERFORMANCE. IT IDLES LOW, THE HORSEPOWER IS GONE, AND WHEN SITTING FOR PERIODS OF TIME IT HAS PROBLEMS STARTING. LAST WEEKEND I HAD A FORD CERTIFIED MECHANIC PERFORM A COMPUT...

Jul 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'VE HAD MY FORD ESCORT ZX2 FOR A YEAR NOW. I BOUGHT IT USED FROM A DEALERSHIP. RECENTLY I'VE NOTICED A MAJOR DECLINE IN PERFORMANCE. IT IDLES LOW, THE HORSEPOWER IS GONE, AND WHEN SITTING FOR PERIODS OF TIME IT HAS PROBLEMS STARTING. LAST WEEKEND I HAD A FORD CERTIFIED MECHANIC PERFORM A COMPUT...

Jun 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH THROUGH A WATER PUDDLE ENGINE STALLED. DEALERSHIP SERVICED VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT ENGINE BLEW OUT. *AK

Jun 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH THROUGH A WATER PUDDLE ENGINE STALLED. DEALERSHIP SERVICED VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT ENGINE BLEW OUT. *AK

Jun 22, 2004 Equipment 61,000 mi

DUE TO A POOR DESIGN AIR CONDITIONER HOSE WAS IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE'S RADIATOR. THIS CAUSED A HOLE IN THE AIR CONDITIONER HOSE, WHICH CASED FREON TO ESCAPE, AND POSSIBLY CAUSE HARM TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE BUT WILL NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 22, 2004 Equipment 61,000 mi

DUE TO A POOR DESIGN AIR CONDITIONER HOSE WAS IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE'S RADIATOR. THIS CAUSED A HOLE IN THE AIR CONDITIONER HOSE, WHICH CASED FREON TO ESCAPE, AND POSSIBLY CAUSE HARM TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE BUT WILL NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM.*AK

May 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 48,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAD A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT RELEASE. SHE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND A 2000 HONDA ACCORD CAME AROUND THE CORNER AND HIT HER HEAD ON ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *AK

May 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 48,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAD A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT RELEASE. SHE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND A 2000 HONDA ACCORD CAME AROUND THE CORNER AND HIT HER HEAD ON ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *AK

May 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD 4 TRANSMISSIONS BEFORE 40,000 MILES AND NOW AT 102,000 MILES I'M HAVING TO PUT A NEW MOTOR IN. THIS CAR HAS HAD EXCELLENT CARE AND MAINTENCE AND NO REASON FOR THIS. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND LOUD NOICE STARTED SO I STOPPED AND HAD IT TOWED FORD SAID IT WAS THE MOTOR W...

May 12, 2004 Power Train 102,000 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD 4 TRANSMISSIONS BEFORE 40,000 MILES AND NOW AT 102,000 MILES I'M HAVING TO PUT A NEW MOTOR IN. THIS CAR HAS HAD EXCELLENT CARE AND MAINTENCE AND NO REASON FOR THIS. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND LOUD NOICE STARTED SO I STOPPED AND HAD IT TOWED FORD SAID IT WAS THE MOTOR W...

May 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD 4 TRANSMISSIONS BEFORE 40,000 MILES AND NOW AT 102,000 MILES I'M HAVING TO PUT A NEW MOTOR IN. THIS CAR HAS HAD EXCELLENT CARE AND MAINTENCE AND NO REASON FOR THIS. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND LOUD NOICE STARTED SO I STOPPED AND HAD IT TOWED FORD SAID IT WAS THE MOTOR W...

May 12, 2004 Power Train 102,000 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD 4 TRANSMISSIONS BEFORE 40,000 MILES AND NOW AT 102,000 MILES I'M HAVING TO PUT A NEW MOTOR IN. THIS CAR HAS HAD EXCELLENT CARE AND MAINTENCE AND NO REASON FOR THIS. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND LOUD NOICE STARTED SO I STOPPED AND HAD IT TOWED FORD SAID IT WAS THE MOTOR W...

Apr 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE IS SITTING IDLING, THERE IS A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE THROW OUT AND MAIN BEARING ON THE CRANK SHAFT. *NM THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE MORE OPTIONS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *SC *JB

Apr 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE IS SITTING IDLING, THERE IS A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE THROW OUT AND MAIN BEARING ON THE CRANK SHAFT. *NM THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE MORE OPTIONS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *SC *JB

Apr 1, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY. VEHICLE ONLY HAD 60, 000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Apr 1, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY. VEHICLE ONLY HAD 60, 000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Mar 23, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM CRACKED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 23, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM CRACKED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 8, 2004 Electrical System 71,050 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCASSIONS FROM AUGUST, 2002 THROUGH THE PRESENT (FEBRUARY 7, 2004), WE HAVE HAD THE FUSES LABELLED "STOP" AND "HAZARD" HAVE BLOWN WHILE DRIVING. THIS RESULTS IN THE FOLLOWING FAILURES: (1) WHEN THE "STOP" FUSE BLOWS, THE STOP LIGHTS DO NOT FUNCTION (WHICH IS UNKNOWN TO THE DRIVER AND MA...

Feb 8, 2004 Electrical System 71,050 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCASSIONS FROM AUGUST, 2002 THROUGH THE PRESENT (FEBRUARY 7, 2004), WE HAVE HAD THE FUSES LABELLED "STOP" AND "HAZARD" HAVE BLOWN WHILE DRIVING. THIS RESULTS IN THE FOLLOWING FAILURES: (1) WHEN THE "STOP" FUSE BLOWS, THE STOP LIGHTS DO NOT FUNCTION (WHICH IS UNKNOWN TO THE DRIVER AND MA...

Jan 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,855 mi

FORD ESCORT I WAS HAVING RUNNING A MISS DURING WARRANTY ALSO WHEN ON A LONG TRIP WE HAD A LOSS OF POWER WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY LOOKED AND DID NOTHING. SO THEY SAID IT WAS JUST THE CAR. AT 36,000 MILES WE HAD STALLING AT INTERSECTIONS AND HARD STARTING I HAD REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND EVERYTHING...

Jan 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,855 mi

FORD ESCORT I WAS HAVING RUNNING A MISS DURING WARRANTY ALSO WHEN ON A LONG TRIP WE HAD A LOSS OF POWER WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY LOOKED AND DID NOTHING. SO THEY SAID IT WAS JUST THE CAR. AT 36,000 MILES WE HAD STALLING AT INTERSECTIONS AND HARD STARTING I HAD REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND EVERYTHING...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM EXPERIENCING STALLING PROBLEMS WHEN I STOP AT LIGHTS OR THE VEHICLE IS IDLING. IT LOOSES COMPRESSION. I HAD IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY AROUND 35,000 MILES..NOW AT 47,000 MILES I'M EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. ORIGINALLY THEY REPLACED WIRING HARNESS AND AIR INTAKE VALVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 40,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD 2400 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BEEN PRE OWNED. THEY SOLD IT TO ME SAYING IT WAS NEW BUT SOMEONE ELSE PUT 2400 MILES ON IT. NOW I FELL THATS THE REASON WHY MY TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELEY. FORD HAS DENIED ME A AWA BECAUSE THEY SAID I'M NO...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD 2400 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BEEN PRE OWNED. THEY SOLD IT TO ME SAYING IT WAS NEW BUT SOMEONE ELSE PUT 2400 MILES ON IT. NOW I FELL THATS THE REASON WHY MY TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELEY. FORD HAS DENIED ME A AWA BECAUSE THEY SAID I'M NO...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 40,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD 2400 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BEEN PRE OWNED. THEY SOLD IT TO ME SAYING IT WAS NEW BUT SOMEONE ELSE PUT 2400 MILES ON IT. NOW I FELL THATS THE REASON WHY MY TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELEY. FORD HAS DENIED ME A AWA BECAUSE THEY SAID I'M NO...

Jan 15, 2004 Tires

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN SO MANY TIMES TO EVEN COUNT. 9 TIMES SINCE MAY 28TH FOR THE SUSPENSION. THEY HAVE REPLACED CV JOINT 3 TIMES, STRUTS, AXLE SUSPENSIONS ALL ON THE LEFT SIDE. FRIDAY, JULY 11TH THE HAVE REPLACED THE RIGHT SIDE. AND YESTERDAY JYLY 14TH THE CRACKING NOISE IS BACK. THE EXACT NOISE...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN SO MANY TIMES TO EVEN COUNT. 9 TIMES SINCE MAY 28TH FOR THE SUSPENSION. THEY HAVE REPLACED CV JOINT 3 TIMES, STRUTS, AXLE SUSPENSIONS ALL ON THE LEFT SIDE. FRIDAY, JULY 11TH THE HAVE REPLACED THE RIGHT SIDE. AND YESTERDAY JYLY 14TH THE CRACKING NOISE IS BACK. THE EXACT NOISE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM EXPERIENCING STALLING PROBLEMS WHEN I STOP AT LIGHTS OR THE VEHICLE IS IDLING. IT LOOSES COMPRESSION. I HAD IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY AROUND 35,000 MILES..NOW AT 47,000 MILES I'M EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. ORIGINALLY THEY REPLACED WIRING HARNESS AND AIR INTAKE VALVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 40,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD 2400 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BEEN PRE OWNED. THEY SOLD IT TO ME SAYING IT WAS NEW BUT SOMEONE ELSE PUT 2400 MILES ON IT. NOW I FELL THATS THE REASON WHY MY TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELEY. FORD HAS DENIED ME A AWA BECAUSE THEY SAID I'M NO...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD 2400 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BEEN PRE OWNED. THEY SOLD IT TO ME SAYING IT WAS NEW BUT SOMEONE ELSE PUT 2400 MILES ON IT. NOW I FELL THATS THE REASON WHY MY TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELEY. FORD HAS DENIED ME A AWA BECAUSE THEY SAID I'M NO...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 40,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD 2400 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BEEN PRE OWNED. THEY SOLD IT TO ME SAYING IT WAS NEW BUT SOMEONE ELSE PUT 2400 MILES ON IT. NOW I FELL THATS THE REASON WHY MY TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELEY. FORD HAS DENIED ME A AWA BECAUSE THEY SAID I'M NO...

Jan 15, 2004 Tires

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN SO MANY TIMES TO EVEN COUNT. 9 TIMES SINCE MAY 28TH FOR THE SUSPENSION. THEY HAVE REPLACED CV JOINT 3 TIMES, STRUTS, AXLE SUSPENSIONS ALL ON THE LEFT SIDE. FRIDAY, JULY 11TH THE HAVE REPLACED THE RIGHT SIDE. AND YESTERDAY JYLY 14TH THE CRACKING NOISE IS BACK. THE EXACT NOISE...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN SO MANY TIMES TO EVEN COUNT. 9 TIMES SINCE MAY 28TH FOR THE SUSPENSION. THEY HAVE REPLACED CV JOINT 3 TIMES, STRUTS, AXLE SUSPENSIONS ALL ON THE LEFT SIDE. FRIDAY, JULY 11TH THE HAVE REPLACED THE RIGHT SIDE. AND YESTERDAY JYLY 14TH THE CRACKING NOISE IS BACK. THE EXACT NOISE...

Jan 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 17,300 mi

WHEN MAKING LEFT/RIGHT TURNS THROTTLE STUCK. VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO STOP VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 17,300 mi

WHEN MAKING LEFT/RIGHT TURNS THROTTLE STUCK. VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO STOP VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES. *AK

Dec 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47 mi

1 WEEK AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT RAN ROUGH WHEN THE HEATER OR AIR WASS ON. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE TACHOMETER CONTINUALLY MOVES UP AND DOWN FROM LESS THEN 1RMP TO 2 RMP. RUNS REALLY ROUGH DOESN'T WANT TO DRIVE. FEELS LIKE A VERY OLD CAR. THE CLUTCH IS FUNNY. THE CAR IS A LEMON!!!! I...

Dec 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47 mi

1 WEEK AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT RAN ROUGH WHEN THE HEATER OR AIR WASS ON. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE TACHOMETER CONTINUALLY MOVES UP AND DOWN FROM LESS THEN 1RMP TO 2 RMP. RUNS REALLY ROUGH DOESN'T WANT TO DRIVE. FEELS LIKE A VERY OLD CAR. THE CLUTCH IS FUNNY. THE CAR IS A LEMON!!!! I...

Dec 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

MY 2000 FORD ZX2 IDLER PULLEY BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BELT TENSIONER AND WATER PUMP HOUSING. THE MECHANIC SAYS THAT THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL, HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF SUCH PROBLEMS WITH ANY VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A FLUKE OR A DESIGN FLAW. COULD YOU CHECK INTO IT. *NLM

Dec 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

MY 2000 FORD ZX2 IDLER PULLEY BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BELT TENSIONER AND WATER PUMP HOUSING. THE MECHANIC SAYS THAT THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL, HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF SUCH PROBLEMS WITH ANY VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A FLUKE OR A DESIGN FLAW. COULD YOU CHECK INTO IT. *NLM

Nov 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHENEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. ONE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND SHIFTED HARSHLY, THERE WAS...

Nov 18, 2003 Visibility 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHENEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. ONE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND SHIFTED HARSHLY, THERE WAS...

Nov 18, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHENEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. ONE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND SHIFTED HARSHLY, THERE WAS...

Nov 18, 2003 Power Train 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHENEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. ONE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND SHIFTED HARSHLY, THERE WAS...

Nov 18, 2003 Equipment 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHENEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. ONE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND SHIFTED HARSHLY, THERE WAS...

Nov 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHENEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. ONE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND SHIFTED HARSHLY, THERE WAS...

Nov 18, 2003 Visibility 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHENEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. ONE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND SHIFTED HARSHLY, THERE WAS...

Nov 18, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHENEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. ONE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND SHIFTED HARSHLY, THERE WAS...

Nov 18, 2003 Power Train 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHENEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. ONE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND SHIFTED HARSHLY, THERE WAS...

Nov 18, 2003 Equipment 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHENEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. ONE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND SHIFTED HARSHLY, THERE WAS...

Oct 28, 2003 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS WILL NOT BUCKLE, EXCEPT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH WARRANTY STANDARDS.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS WILL NOT BUCKLE, EXCEPT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH WARRANTY STANDARDS.*AK

Oct 8, 2003 Power Train 36,150 mi

AT 36,150 MILES (150 MILES OVER WARRANTY) THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2000 FORD ESCORT FAILED COMPLETELY. IT WOULD GO FORWARD ON ALL GEARS, INCLUDING PARK AND REVERSE. THEN, IT WOULD NOT GO INTO 2ND WITHOUT MANUAL SHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC SHIFTER. THE DEALERSHIP APPEARS TO BE TRYING (NOTE: APPEARS)...

Oct 8, 2003 Power Train 36,150 mi

AT 36,150 MILES (150 MILES OVER WARRANTY) THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2000 FORD ESCORT FAILED COMPLETELY. IT WOULD GO FORWARD ON ALL GEARS, INCLUDING PARK AND REVERSE. THEN, IT WOULD NOT GO INTO 2ND WITHOUT MANUAL SHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC SHIFTER. THE DEALERSHIP APPEARS TO BE TRYING (NOTE: APPEARS)...

Sep 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,079 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED AFTER TRAVELING THROUGH EIGHT INCHES OF WATER THE ENGINE BLEW OUT AT 14000 MILES. *AK *NM

Sep 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,079 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED AFTER TRAVELING THROUGH EIGHT INCHES OF WATER THE ENGINE BLEW OUT AT 14000 MILES. *AK *NM

Sep 23, 2003 Electrical System Fire 56,495 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNDER DASHBOARD BURNT UP

Sep 23, 2003 Electrical System Fire 56,495 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNDER DASHBOARD BURNT UP

Sep 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,480 mi

ALUMINUM CASTING CRACKED ON AIR CONDITIONER BRACKET CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF MAKING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. *JB

Sep 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,480 mi

ALUMINUM CASTING CRACKED ON AIR CONDITIONER BRACKET CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF MAKING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. *JB

Aug 26, 2003 Power Train 88,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX2 HAS GONE BAD. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND THAT IT CAN OCCUR FROM 15,000 MILES+. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE 2 BANDS THAT CONTROL THE 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH GEARS HAVE BROKE. AND IT IS GOING T...

Aug 26, 2003 Power Train 88,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX2 HAS GONE BAD. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND THAT IT CAN OCCUR FROM 15,000 MILES+. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE 2 BANDS THAT CONTROL THE 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH GEARS HAVE BROKE. AND IT IS GOING T...

Aug 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, DEALER STATED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITHOUT WARRANTY. *AK

Aug 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, DEALER STATED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITHOUT WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 25, 2003 Power Train 59,126 mi

ON JUNE 21, 2003, I WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT APPROX. 30 MPH. I ATTEMPTED TO SPEED UP AND FOUND THAT THE ACCELERATOR WAS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE I WAS FORCED TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE A TOW TRUCK PICKED IT UP AND TOWED IT TO THE DEAL...

Jun 25, 2003 Power Train 59,126 mi

ON JUNE 21, 2003, I WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT APPROX. 30 MPH. I ATTEMPTED TO SPEED UP AND FOUND THAT THE ACCELERATOR WAS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE I WAS FORCED TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE A TOW TRUCK PICKED IT UP AND TOWED IT TO THE DEAL...

Jun 15, 2003 Power Train 40,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX2 NEEDED TO REBUILT AT APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES AND THREE MONTHS BEYOND THE NORMAL WARRANTY. I SPOKE WITH FORD MOTOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AND THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY THERE IS NO OBLIGATION TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE...

Jun 15, 2003 Power Train 40,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX2 NEEDED TO REBUILT AT APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES AND THREE MONTHS BEYOND THE NORMAL WARRANTY. I SPOKE WITH FORD MOTOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AND THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY THERE IS NO OBLIGATION TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE...

May 23, 2003 Power Train 62,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

May 23, 2003 Power Train 62,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

Jan 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END THE VEHICLE AHEAD. *JG

Jan 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END THE VEHICLE AHEAD. *JG

Dec 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 40,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO CRASH INTO A TRUCK, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. TS *JB

Dec 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 40,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO CRASH INTO A TRUCK, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. TS *JB

Nov 20, 2002 Tires

IT SEEMED TO BE THE TREAD THAT WAS DAMAGED, ONLY REPLACED IT. DT

Nov 20, 2002 Tires

IT SEEMED TO BE THE TREAD THAT WAS DAMAGED, ONLY REPLACED IT. DT

Sep 26, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

TWO SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS. THE POWER WINDOWS AND MECHANICAL DOOR HANDLE INTERMITTENLY WORKS. MR

Sep 26, 2002 Visibility

TWO SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS. THE POWER WINDOWS AND MECHANICAL DOOR HANDLE INTERMITTENLY WORKS. MR

Sep 26, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

TWO SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS. THE POWER WINDOWS AND MECHANICAL DOOR HANDLE INTERMITTENLY WORKS. MR

Sep 26, 2002 Visibility

TWO SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS. THE POWER WINDOWS AND MECHANICAL DOOR HANDLE INTERMITTENLY WORKS. MR

Sep 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES WHEN DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED ROTORS, BUT SOLUTION WAS NOT WORKING.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES WHEN DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED ROTORS, BUT SOLUTION WAS NOT WORKING.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE, LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. CONTACTED DEALER. A PART OF THE PULLEY BROKE, CAUSING OTHER COMPONENTS TO FALL OFF,, TIMMING BELT, ETC.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE, LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. CONTACTED DEALER. A PART OF THE PULLEY BROKE, CAUSING OTHER COMPONENTS TO FALL OFF,, TIMMING BELT, ETC.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Power Train

AT 30MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED.. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Power Train

AT 30MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED.. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THERE IS A HISSING NOISE, ALSO, IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS REPEATEDLY DEPRESSED, SLIGHTLY RELEASED AND DEPRESSED AGAIN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL CREEP TO THE FLOOR, DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED REPLACED AND UNTIL THEY WERE REPLACED HE WOULD ...

Jul 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THERE IS A HISSING NOISE, ALSO, IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS REPEATEDLY DEPRESSED, SLIGHTLY RELEASED AND DEPRESSED AGAIN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL CREEP TO THE FLOOR, DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED REPLACED AND UNTIL THEY WERE REPLACED HE WOULD ...

Jul 18, 2002 Suspension

AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 60 THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END OF THE CAR, ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN HITTING SMALL ROAD BUMPS. THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN THE ENTIRE CAR AND NOT JUST THE STEERING WHEEL. AT SPEEDS OF 56 AND 57 MPH THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT ON SMOOTH ROADS. ALL TIRES HAVE BEEN RE...

Jul 18, 2002 Suspension

AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 60 THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END OF THE CAR, ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN HITTING SMALL ROAD BUMPS. THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN THE ENTIRE CAR AND NOT JUST THE STEERING WHEEL. AT SPEEDS OF 56 AND 57 MPH THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT ON SMOOTH ROADS. ALL TIRES HAVE BEEN RE...

Jul 11, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT AND REAR SEAT BELTS JAMMED IN THE RETRACTED POSITION. *SLC

Jul 11, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT AND REAR SEAT BELTS JAMMED IN THE RETRACTED POSITION. *SLC

Jul 1, 2002 Steering

DEALER REPLACED PARTS; PARTIAL FIX OF PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER REPLACED PARTS; PARTIAL FIX OF PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 1, 2002 Steering

DEALER REPLACED PARTS; PARTIAL FIX OF PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER REPLACED PARTS; PARTIAL FIX OF PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 16, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 16, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS SMOKED AND SINGED REQUIRED OCCUPANT TO CRAWL OUT PASSENGER SIDE AS DRIVERS SIDE CAVED IN. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS SMOKED AND SINGED REQUIRED OCCUPANT TO CRAWL OUT PASSENGER SIDE AS DRIVERS SIDE CAVED IN. *AK

Jun 3, 2002 Suspension

AT 20MPH SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE RUBBING AGAINST TIRE, CAUSING A BLOWOUT. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 3, 2002 Suspension

AT 20MPH SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE RUBBING AGAINST TIRE, CAUSING A BLOWOUT. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 2, 2002 Seats

THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, I HAVE TRADED IT IN NOW, BUT I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SOME OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jun 2, 2002 Seats

THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, I HAVE TRADED IT IN NOW, BUT I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SOME OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED AND WAS SLUNG INTO A GUARD RAIL. ON IMPACT TWO SEATBELTS POPPED OPEN. THE AIRBAGS OPENED BUT DIDN'T PREVENT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I THOUGHT AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK *JB

May 23, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED AND WAS SLUNG INTO A GUARD RAIL. ON IMPACT TWO SEATBELTS POPPED OPEN. THE AIRBAGS OPENED BUT DIDN'T PREVENT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I THOUGHT AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK *JB

May 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED AND WAS SLUNG INTO A GUARD RAIL. ON IMPACT TWO SEATBELTS POPPED OPEN. THE AIRBAGS OPENED BUT DIDN'T PREVENT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I THOUGHT AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK *JB

May 23, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED AND WAS SLUNG INTO A GUARD RAIL. ON IMPACT TWO SEATBELTS POPPED OPEN. THE AIRBAGS OPENED BUT DIDN'T PREVENT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I THOUGHT AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK *JB

May 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED AND WAS SLUNG INTO A GUARD RAIL. ON IMPACT TWO SEATBELTS POPPED OPEN. THE AIRBAGS OPENED BUT DIDN'T PREVENT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I THOUGHT AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK *JB

May 23, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED AND WAS SLUNG INTO A GUARD RAIL. ON IMPACT TWO SEATBELTS POPPED OPEN. THE AIRBAGS OPENED BUT DIDN'T PREVENT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I THOUGHT AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK *JB

May 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED AND WAS SLUNG INTO A GUARD RAIL. ON IMPACT TWO SEATBELTS POPPED OPEN. THE AIRBAGS OPENED BUT DIDN'T PREVENT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I THOUGHT AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK *JB

May 23, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED AND WAS SLUNG INTO A GUARD RAIL. ON IMPACT TWO SEATBELTS POPPED OPEN. THE AIRBAGS OPENED BUT DIDN'T PREVENT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I THOUGHT AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK *JB

May 13, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SLIPS/ VEHICLE MOVES SLOWLY, AND ENGINE REVS, BUT VEHICLE IS BARELY MOVING. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AKI

May 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SLIPS/ VEHICLE MOVES SLOWLY, AND ENGINE REVS, BUT VEHICLE IS BARELY MOVING. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AKI

May 13, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SLIPS/ VEHICLE MOVES SLOWLY, AND ENGINE REVS, BUT VEHICLE IS BARELY MOVING. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AKI

May 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SLIPS/ VEHICLE MOVES SLOWLY, AND ENGINE REVS, BUT VEHICLE IS BARELY MOVING. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AKI

Apr 23, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS IN REAR WILL JAM UP. WILL LOCK SOMETIMES AND THEN AGAIN WILL NOT LOCK. DEALER CONTACTED HAVE TO REPLACED SEAT BELTS.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS IN REAR WILL JAM UP. WILL LOCK SOMETIMES AND THEN AGAIN WILL NOT LOCK. DEALER CONTACTED HAVE TO REPLACED SEAT BELTS.*AK

Apr 12, 2002 Electrical System

AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING.*AK

Apr 12, 2002 Electrical System

AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING.*AK

Mar 24, 2002 Suspension

MY CAR HAS A VERY BAD VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL,WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE,IT CAN BE FELT EVERY WHERE IN THE CAR. WE HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY JUST SAY ,IT IS THE CHARACTERISTIC OF MY VEHICLE ,I HAVE TRYED TO SEE WHAT CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT FORD MOTOR CO CAN DO AND THEY SAY THE SAME T...

Mar 24, 2002 Suspension

MY CAR HAS A VERY BAD VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL,WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE,IT CAN BE FELT EVERY WHERE IN THE CAR. WE HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY JUST SAY ,IT IS THE CHARACTERISTIC OF MY VEHICLE ,I HAVE TRYED TO SEE WHAT CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT FORD MOTOR CO CAN DO AND THEY SAY THE SAME T...

Mar 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. REPLACEMENT IS BEING DONE EVERY 7,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. REPLACEMENT IS BEING DONE EVERY 7,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. REPLACEMENT IS BEING DONE EVERY 7,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. REPLACEMENT IS BEING DONE EVERY 7,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

INSTRUCTIONS IN OWNER'S MANUAL FOR REPLACING BRAKE LIGHT INDICATES SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS THAT HAVE CAUSED ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH OPERATION OF BRAKE LIGHTS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

INSTRUCTIONS IN OWNER'S MANUAL FOR REPLACING BRAKE LIGHT INDICATES SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS THAT HAVE CAUSED ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH OPERATION OF BRAKE LIGHTS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 30, 2001 Power Train

SLIPS GOING IN AND OUT OF DRIVE OR REVERSE, WHEN GOING TO STOP AT ALL, IT GOES FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL ALL BY ITSELF., ALSO SLIPS A LITTLE BIT WHILE DRIVING, NOT ALWAYS. I FEAR THAT THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE. I AM AFRAID THAT IF I'M DRIVING ALONG WITH MY TWO YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR AND I GO TO S...

Nov 30, 2001 Power Train

SLIPS GOING IN AND OUT OF DRIVE OR REVERSE, WHEN GOING TO STOP AT ALL, IT GOES FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL ALL BY ITSELF., ALSO SLIPS A LITTLE BIT WHILE DRIVING, NOT ALWAYS. I FEAR THAT THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE. I AM AFRAID THAT IF I'M DRIVING ALONG WITH MY TWO YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR AND I GO TO S...

Oct 24, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO OPERATE VEHICLE IN RAIN OR SNOW BECAUSE REAR END OF VEHICLE CAUSES VEHICLE TO SLIP AND SLIDE, AND IT IS DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMER TO CONTROL STEERING. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 24, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO OPERATE VEHICLE IN RAIN OR SNOW BECAUSE REAR END OF VEHICLE CAUSES VEHICLE TO SLIP AND SLIDE, AND IT IS DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMER TO CONTROL STEERING. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 4, 2001 Suspension

WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT,MY2000 ESCORT ZX2,I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A VERY EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FELT WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING. IT CAN BE FELT EVERYWHERE IN THE CAR.FRONT SEATS,BACK SEATS,EVERYWHERE. YOU CAN EVEN SEE THE STEERING WHEEL IN A VIBRATING MOTION,AND CAN SEE IT IN THE OUTSIDE DOOR MIRROR.YOU CA...

Oct 4, 2001 Suspension

WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT,MY2000 ESCORT ZX2,I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A VERY EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FELT WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING. IT CAN BE FELT EVERYWHERE IN THE CAR.FRONT SEATS,BACK SEATS,EVERYWHERE. YOU CAN EVEN SEE THE STEERING WHEEL IN A VIBRATING MOTION,AND CAN SEE IT IN THE OUTSIDE DOOR MIRROR.YOU CA...

Aug 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY THERE WAS A STALLED VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY INSIDE RIGHT LANE , AND SHE RAN INTO BACK OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY THERE WAS A STALLED VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY INSIDE RIGHT LANE , AND SHE RAN INTO BACK OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 9, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 9, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 2, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY CLUTCH CATCHES LOW, AND AT OTHER TIMES IT CATCHES HIGH. VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY CLUTCH CATCHES LOW, AND AT OTHER TIMES IT CATCHES HIGH. VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY CLUTCH CATCHES LOW, AND AT OTHER TIMES IT CATCHES HIGH. VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY CLUTCH CATCHES LOW, AND AT OTHER TIMES IT CATCHES HIGH. VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 25MPH AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH

Mar 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 25MPH AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER FOUND SERPENTINE BELT HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING BRACKET TO WATER PUMP HOUSING TO BREAK. TENSION ROD AND WATERPUMP HOUSING WERE REPLACED AT COSNUMER'S COST. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER FOUND SERPENTINE BELT HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING BRACKET TO WATER PUMP HOUSING TO BREAK. TENSION ROD AND WATERPUMP HOUSING WERE REPLACED AT COSNUMER'S COST. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER FOUND SERPENTINE BELT HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING BRACKET TO WATER PUMP HOUSING TO BREAK. TENSION ROD AND WATERPUMP HOUSING WERE REPLACED AT COSNUMER'S COST. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER FOUND SERPENTINE BELT HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING BRACKET TO WATER PUMP HOUSING TO BREAK. TENSION ROD AND WATERPUMP HOUSING WERE REPLACED AT COSNUMER'S COST. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER FOUND SERPENTINE BELT HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING BRACKET TO WATER PUMP HOUSING TO BREAK. TENSION ROD AND WATERPUMP HOUSING WERE REPLACED AT COSNUMER'S COST. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER FOUND SERPENTINE BELT HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING BRACKET TO WATER PUMP HOUSING TO BREAK. TENSION ROD AND WATERPUMP HOUSING WERE REPLACED AT COSNUMER'S COST. *AK

Feb 14, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM REAR AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HEAD/EYES, AND NECK. VEHICLE AT DEALER'S BODY SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 14, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM REAR AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HEAD/EYES, AND NECK. VEHICLE AT DEALER'S BODY SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF INTERMITTENLY, USUALLY AS SOON AS IT WARMS UP. *AK POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

Feb 9, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING UP ON ROAD, GOING WRONG WAY. VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CAUSING IT TO CRASH. DUAL AIRBAGS DIDNT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF INTERMITTENLY, USUALLY AS SOON AS IT WARMS UP. *AK POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

Feb 9, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING UP ON ROAD, GOING WRONG WAY. VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CAUSING IT TO CRASH. DUAL AIRBAGS DIDNT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE STALLED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM.

Jan 10, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE STALLED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM.

Jan 2, 2001 Power Train

MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S31/REAR WHEEL BEARING CLAMP LOAD: UNABLE TO GET DEALER, WORTHINGTON FORD, LOCATED IN LONG BEACH, CA; PHONE# 562/420-3333, TO HONOR RECALL DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PART. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS: *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Power Train

MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S31/REAR WHEEL BEARING CLAMP LOAD: UNABLE TO GET DEALER, WORTHINGTON FORD, LOCATED IN LONG BEACH, CA; PHONE# 562/420-3333, TO HONOR RECALL DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PART. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS: *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT RESTRAINTS DID NOT RETRACT, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. AK

Dec 18, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT RESTRAINTS DID NOT RETRACT, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. AK

Nov 9, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS SENT RECALL NOTICE 00V228001/ SEA TBELT BUCKLES. BUT WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO DEALER FIRST, HAD TO LOOK IF SEAT BELTS WERE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT .*AK

Nov 9, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS SENT RECALL NOTICE 00V228001/ SEA TBELT BUCKLES. BUT WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO DEALER FIRST, HAD TO LOOK IF SEAT BELTS WERE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT .*AK

Nov 7, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 35-40 MPH IMPACT WITH A DODGE 4X4 PICK UP, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURY REPORTED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE AT CONSUMER INSURANCE COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Nov 7, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 35-40 MPH IMPACT WITH A DODGE 4X4 PICK UP, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURY REPORTED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE AT CONSUMER INSURANCE COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Oct 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON PRESSING THE ACCERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD (OR BACKWARD, IF IN REVERSE). WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LINKAGE IT FEELS LIKE IT IS TAKING UP, DELAYING, THEN THE VEHICLE DOES A SMALL FAST JUMP OR ACCELERATION. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS MANUVERING IN CLOSE PLACES LIKE PARKING LOTS....

Oct 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON PRESSING THE ACCERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD (OR BACKWARD, IF IN REVERSE). WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LINKAGE IT FEELS LIKE IT IS TAKING UP, DELAYING, THEN THE VEHICLE DOES A SMALL FAST JUMP OR ACCELERATION. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS MANUVERING IN CLOSE PLACES LIKE PARKING LOTS....

Oct 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE AT A STOP/LIGHT ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING ABOUT 30-35 MPH REAR ENDED THIS VEHICLE, CAUSING IT TO GO FORWARD AND HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. NO PRIOR PROBLEM...

Oct 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE AT A STOP/LIGHT ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING ABOUT 30-35 MPH REAR ENDED THIS VEHICLE, CAUSING IT TO GO FORWARD AND HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. NO PRIOR PROBLEM...

Oct 15, 2000 Air Bags Crash Fire

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 40MPH WHEN AIR BAGS PARTIALLY DEPLOYED. ONE ON DRIVER'S SIDE WAS IN FLAMES. THEN, PASSENGER'S SIDE STARTED TO BURN. NO INDICATIONS OF AIR BAG AREAS BEING HIT OR VEHICLE HITTING ANYTHING WHEN IT HAPPENED. VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL FROM ENTERPRISE.*AK THE DRIVER SAYS ...

Oct 15, 2000 Air Bags Crash Fire

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 40MPH WHEN AIR BAGS PARTIALLY DEPLOYED. ONE ON DRIVER'S SIDE WAS IN FLAMES. THEN, PASSENGER'S SIDE STARTED TO BURN. NO INDICATIONS OF AIR BAG AREAS BEING HIT OR VEHICLE HITTING ANYTHING WHEN IT HAPPENED. VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL FROM ENTERPRISE.*AK THE DRIVER SAYS ...

Sep 25, 2000 Visibility

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY CAME OUT TO FIND SUNROOF SHATTERED. NOTHING FOUND THAT COULD DO THIS COULD THIS BE A STRESS PROBLEM?*AK

Sep 25, 2000 Visibility

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY CAME OUT TO FIND SUNROOF SHATTERED. NOTHING FOUND THAT COULD DO THIS COULD THIS BE A STRESS PROBLEM?*AK

Sep 25, 2000 Visibility

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY CAME OUT TO FIND SUNROOF SHATTERED. NOTHING FOUND THAT COULD DO THIS COULD THIS BE A STRESS PROBLEM?*AK

Sep 25, 2000 Visibility

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY CAME OUT TO FIND SUNROOF SHATTERED. NOTHING FOUND THAT COULD DO THIS COULD THIS BE A STRESS PROBLEM?*AK

Sep 25, 2000 Visibility

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY CAME OUT TO FIND SUNROOF SHATTERED. NOTHING FOUND THAT COULD DO THIS COULD THIS BE A STRESS PROBLEM?*AK

Sep 25, 2000 Visibility

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY CAME OUT TO FIND SUNROOF SHATTERED. NOTHING FOUND THAT COULD DO THIS COULD THIS BE A STRESS PROBLEM?*AK

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'M NOT SURE THAT MY CAR PROBLEM WOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS A FAILURE, BUT I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE WITH SEVEN MILES ON IT. AT APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES I BEGAN EXPERIENCING A ROUGH IDOL. MY ENTIRE CAR WOULD VIBRATE. I NOTIFIED MY DEALERSHIP AT APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES AND SHORTLY AFTER MY ENTIRE ENGINE WAS...

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'M NOT SURE THAT MY CAR PROBLEM WOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS A FAILURE, BUT I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE WITH SEVEN MILES ON IT. AT APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES I BEGAN EXPERIENCING A ROUGH IDOL. MY ENTIRE CAR WOULD VIBRATE. I NOTIFIED MY DEALERSHIP AT APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES AND SHORTLY AFTER MY ENTIRE ENGINE WAS...

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'M NOT SURE THAT MY CAR PROBLEM WOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS A FAILURE, BUT I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE WITH SEVEN MILES ON IT. AT APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES I BEGAN EXPERIENCING A ROUGH IDOL. MY ENTIRE CAR WOULD VIBRATE. I NOTIFIED MY DEALERSHIP AT APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES AND SHORTLY AFTER MY ENTIRE ENGINE WAS...

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'M NOT SURE THAT MY CAR PROBLEM WOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS A FAILURE, BUT I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE WITH SEVEN MILES ON IT. AT APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES I BEGAN EXPERIENCING A ROUGH IDOL. MY ENTIRE CAR WOULD VIBRATE. I NOTIFIED MY DEALERSHIP AT APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES AND SHORTLY AFTER MY ENTIRE ENGINE WAS...

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CUT OFF SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO WARNING DURING ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS LOOKED AT THIS, TRYING TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, BUT NOTHING WORKED. *YH

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CUT OFF SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO WARNING DURING ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS LOOKED AT THIS, TRYING TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, BUT NOTHING WORKED. *YH

Aug 24, 2000 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. ALSO, REAR SEAT COLLAPSED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. ALSO, REAR SEAT COLLAPSED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Seats Crash

BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. ALSO, REAR SEAT COLLAPSED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. ALSO, REAR SEAT COLLAPSED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. ALSO, REAR SEAT COLLAPSED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Seats Crash

BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. ALSO, REAR SEAT COLLAPSED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 1, 2000 Visibility

CONSUMER'S HUSBAND GOT IN VEHICLE AND CLOSED DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND WINDOW SHATTERED. NO INJURIES. *AK

Aug 1, 2000 Visibility

CONSUMER'S HUSBAND GOT IN VEHICLE AND CLOSED DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND WINDOW SHATTERED. NO INJURIES. *AK

Jun 12, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH AND UPON APPROACHING A TOP LIGHT, CAR STARTED LOSING POWER. THEN CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE, AND IT WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING. THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE GROUND. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT COOLANT...

Jun 12, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH AND UPON APPROACHING A TOP LIGHT, CAR STARTED LOSING POWER. THEN CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE, AND IT WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING. THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE GROUND. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT COOLANT...

May 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD TRAVELING 30MPH, RAN A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND HAVING THE RIGHT AWAY WAS REARENDED BY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, HITTING IT ON THE SIDE. UPON IMPACT,NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK

May 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD TRAVELING 30MPH, RAN A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND HAVING THE RIGHT AWAY WAS REARENDED BY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, HITTING IT ON THE SIDE. UPON IMPACT,NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STARTS DRIVING ROUGH AND SHAKING. FIRST TIME AT 350 MILES AND THEY REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND SOMETHING ELSE TO DO WITH GAS. SECOND TIME AT 1215 THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. THIRD TIME AT 1600 MILES THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE WHAT WAS HAPPENING OR CAUSING BUT QUESSED SOMETHING TO DO WITH 3RD CYCLIND...

Mar 30, 2000 Electrical System

CAR STARTS DRIVING ROUGH AND SHAKING. FIRST TIME AT 350 MILES AND THEY REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND SOMETHING ELSE TO DO WITH GAS. SECOND TIME AT 1215 THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. THIRD TIME AT 1600 MILES THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE WHAT WAS HAPPENING OR CAUSING BUT QUESSED SOMETHING TO DO WITH 3RD CYCLIND...

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STARTS DRIVING ROUGH AND SHAKING. FIRST TIME AT 350 MILES AND THEY REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND SOMETHING ELSE TO DO WITH GAS. SECOND TIME AT 1215 THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. THIRD TIME AT 1600 MILES THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE WHAT WAS HAPPENING OR CAUSING BUT QUESSED SOMETHING TO DO WITH 3RD CYCLIND...

Mar 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STARTS DRIVING ROUGH AND SHAKING. FIRST TIME AT 350 MILES AND THEY REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND SOMETHING ELSE TO DO WITH GAS. SECOND TIME AT 1215 THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. THIRD TIME AT 1600 MILES THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE WHAT WAS HAPPENING OR CAUSING BUT QUESSED SOMETHING TO DO WITH 3RD CYCLIND...

Mar 30, 2000 Electrical System

CAR STARTS DRIVING ROUGH AND SHAKING. FIRST TIME AT 350 MILES AND THEY REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND SOMETHING ELSE TO DO WITH GAS. SECOND TIME AT 1215 THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. THIRD TIME AT 1600 MILES THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE WHAT WAS HAPPENING OR CAUSING BUT QUESSED SOMETHING TO DO WITH 3RD CYCLIND...

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STARTS DRIVING ROUGH AND SHAKING. FIRST TIME AT 350 MILES AND THEY REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND SOMETHING ELSE TO DO WITH GAS. SECOND TIME AT 1215 THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. THIRD TIME AT 1600 MILES THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE WHAT WAS HAPPENING OR CAUSING BUT QUESSED SOMETHING TO DO WITH 3RD CYCLIND...