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Dec 17, 2014 Air Bags Crash

MY NAME IS [XXX] AS [XXX] I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN 1997 WHILE DRIVING MY SON IN LAWS FORD MUSTANG THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND SEAT BELT GRABBED WELL THE AIRBAG EXPLODED IN MY FACE CAUSE GREAT DAMAGE I LOST SITE IN RIGHT EYE BECAUSE OF IT PLUS THE SEAT BELT CUT ME INTO ON THE INSIDE AND I STILL HAVE MEDIC...

Dec 17, 2014 Air Bags Crash

MY NAME IS [XXX] AS [XXX] I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN 1997 WHILE DRIVING MY SON IN LAWS FORD MUSTANG THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND SEAT BELT GRABBED WELL THE AIRBAG EXPLODED IN MY FACE CAUSE GREAT DAMAGE I LOST SITE IN RIGHT EYE BECAUSE OF IT PLUS THE SEAT BELT CUT ME INTO ON THE INSIDE AND I STILL HAVE MEDIC...

Feb 23, 2008 Structure 17,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 93 MUSTANG 4 CYLINDER WITH 12,000 MILES ON IT IN 12\93. THE CAR NOW ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT TOTAL. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE HATCHBACK LATCH DOESN'T ENGAGE CORRECTLY, WHEN I GO TO LOCK THE IGNITION SWITCH, I HAVE TO CONTINUALLY JIGGLE THE GEARSHIFTER BEFORE THE IGNITION SWITCH...

Feb 23, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 17,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 93 MUSTANG 4 CYLINDER WITH 12,000 MILES ON IT IN 12\93. THE CAR NOW ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT TOTAL. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE HATCHBACK LATCH DOESN'T ENGAGE CORRECTLY, WHEN I GO TO LOCK THE IGNITION SWITCH, I HAVE TO CONTINUALLY JIGGLE THE GEARSHIFTER BEFORE THE IGNITION SWITCH...

Feb 23, 2008 Electrical System 17,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 93 MUSTANG 4 CYLINDER WITH 12,000 MILES ON IT IN 12\93. THE CAR NOW ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT TOTAL. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE HATCHBACK LATCH DOESN'T ENGAGE CORRECTLY, WHEN I GO TO LOCK THE IGNITION SWITCH, I HAVE TO CONTINUALLY JIGGLE THE GEARSHIFTER BEFORE THE IGNITION SWITCH...

Feb 23, 2008 Structure 17,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 93 MUSTANG 4 CYLINDER WITH 12,000 MILES ON IT IN 12\93. THE CAR NOW ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT TOTAL. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE HATCHBACK LATCH DOESN'T ENGAGE CORRECTLY, WHEN I GO TO LOCK THE IGNITION SWITCH, I HAVE TO CONTINUALLY JIGGLE THE GEARSHIFTER BEFORE THE IGNITION SWITCH...

Feb 23, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 17,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 93 MUSTANG 4 CYLINDER WITH 12,000 MILES ON IT IN 12\93. THE CAR NOW ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT TOTAL. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE HATCHBACK LATCH DOESN'T ENGAGE CORRECTLY, WHEN I GO TO LOCK THE IGNITION SWITCH, I HAVE TO CONTINUALLY JIGGLE THE GEARSHIFTER BEFORE THE IGNITION SWITCH...

Feb 23, 2008 Electrical System 17,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 93 MUSTANG 4 CYLINDER WITH 12,000 MILES ON IT IN 12\93. THE CAR NOW ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT TOTAL. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE HATCHBACK LATCH DOESN'T ENGAGE CORRECTLY, WHEN I GO TO LOCK THE IGNITION SWITCH, I HAVE TO CONTINUALLY JIGGLE THE GEARSHIFTER BEFORE THE IGNITION SWITCH...

Aug 22, 2006 Electrical System Fire 50,548 mi

1993 FORD MUSTANG IGNITION SYSTEM FIRE VEHICLE WAS IN GARAGE AFTER BEING DRIVEN THE DAY BEFORE. ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE STARTER THEN SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL FROM IGNITION WIRES BURNING UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH TH...

Aug 22, 2006 Electrical System Fire 50,548 mi

1993 FORD MUSTANG IGNITION SYSTEM FIRE VEHICLE WAS IN GARAGE AFTER BEING DRIVEN THE DAY BEFORE. ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE STARTER THEN SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL FROM IGNITION WIRES BURNING UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH TH...

Jul 25, 2006 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *JB

Jul 25, 2006 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *JB

Sep 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

STUCK GAS PEDAL THROTTLE LINKAGE CAUSING CONTINUOUS FULL THROTTLE TRANSMISSION KICK DOWN CABLE ON 1993 FORD MUSTANG 5.0 LX MUSTANG THAT CONTROLS FLUID DELIVERY TO TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE AND IS ATTACHED TO THROTTLE CONTROLS BY A GROMMET CAME OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE GROMMET FAILED PROBABLY DUE TO ...

Sep 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

STUCK GAS PEDAL THROTTLE LINKAGE CAUSING CONTINUOUS FULL THROTTLE TRANSMISSION KICK DOWN CABLE ON 1993 FORD MUSTANG 5.0 LX MUSTANG THAT CONTROLS FLUID DELIVERY TO TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE AND IS ATTACHED TO THROTTLE CONTROLS BY A GROMMET CAME OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE GROMMET FAILED PROBABLY DUE TO ...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE BLEW UP AND CAUGHT ON FIRE DAMAGING 3 OTHER VEHICLE AROUND IT. THE FIRE MARSHAL CAME OUT AND SAID IT WAS MECHIANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS COMING TO INVESTAGATE. *AK *NM

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE BLEW UP AND CAUGHT ON FIRE DAMAGING 3 OTHER VEHICLE AROUND IT. THE FIRE MARSHAL CAME OUT AND SAID IT WAS MECHIANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS COMING TO INVESTAGATE. *AK *NM

Apr 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

VEHICLE COMMENCED TO ACCELERATE WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT 55 MPH. VEHICLE SPEED UP TO 80 MPH BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. CONSUMER SHIFTE D THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED OUT OF TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING AND SMOKING BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ABLE T...

Apr 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

VEHICLE COMMENCED TO ACCELERATE WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT 55 MPH. VEHICLE SPEED UP TO 80 MPH BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. CONSUMER SHIFTE D THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED OUT OF TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING AND SMOKING BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ABLE T...

Aug 31, 2004 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE 30 TO 40 MILES TO A DOCTOR. PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES, AND CAR WAS REPORTED ON FIRE. FIRE FIGHTER SAID ALTENATOR STARTED THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE ALTENATOR HAD BEEN REPLACED 2 YEARS AGO.*AK

Aug 31, 2004 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE 30 TO 40 MILES TO A DOCTOR. PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES, AND CAR WAS REPORTED ON FIRE. FIRE FIGHTER SAID ALTENATOR STARTED THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE ALTENATOR HAD BEEN REPLACED 2 YEARS AGO.*AK

Aug 31, 2004 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE 30 TO 40 MILES TO A DOCTOR. PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES, AND CAR WAS REPORTED ON FIRE. FIRE FIGHTER SAID ALTENATOR STARTED THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE ALTENATOR HAD BEEN REPLACED 2 YEARS AGO.*AK

Aug 31, 2004 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE 30 TO 40 MILES TO A DOCTOR. PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES, AND CAR WAS REPORTED ON FIRE. FIRE FIGHTER SAID ALTENATOR STARTED THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE ALTENATOR HAD BEEN REPLACED 2 YEARS AGO.*AK

Apr 20, 2004 Visibility

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE CLOSING THE DOORS WINDOWS SHATTERED, FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED ON DRIVER'S SIDE. 2 MONTHS LATER, WINDOW ON PASSENGER'S SIDE SHATTERED. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Visibility

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE CLOSING THE DOORS WINDOWS SHATTERED, FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED ON DRIVER'S SIDE. 2 MONTHS LATER, WINDOW ON PASSENGER'S SIDE SHATTERED. *AK

Apr 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,129 mi

I'VE CALLED FORD AND MY FORD DEALERS ABOUT THIS. THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE 79-93 MUSTANG. CONSEQUENTLY, THEY DON'T OFFER A FIX EITHER, BUT I'VE DISCOVERED A KERNEL OF TRUTH THAT IS QUITE DIFFERENT WHILE LOOKING AT MUSTANG ACCIDENT FIRES ON THE INTERNET. I DIDN'T FIND MORE ...

Apr 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,129 mi

I'VE CALLED FORD AND MY FORD DEALERS ABOUT THIS. THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE 79-93 MUSTANG. CONSEQUENTLY, THEY DON'T OFFER A FIX EITHER, BUT I'VE DISCOVERED A KERNEL OF TRUTH THAT IS QUITE DIFFERENT WHILE LOOKING AT MUSTANG ACCIDENT FIRES ON THE INTERNET. I DIDN'T FIND MORE ...

Apr 2, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,000 mi

WHEN FUELING, GASOLINE LEAKS FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE FUEL TANK SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BUT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Apr 2, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,000 mi

WHEN FUELING, GASOLINE LEAKS FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE FUEL TANK SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BUT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Nov 3, 2003 Tires

THE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TREAD SEPARATION. DEALER REPLACED TIRES ONCE. SECOND DEALER WON'T DO IT. DUNLOP MODEL SA2, SIZE UNKNOWN, DOT NUMBER UNKNOWN. *AK

Nov 3, 2003 Tires

THE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TREAD SEPARATION. DEALER REPLACED TIRES ONCE. SECOND DEALER WON'T DO IT. DUNLOP MODEL SA2, SIZE UNKNOWN, DOT NUMBER UNKNOWN. *AK

Jan 31, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 126,490 mi

1) THE HOOD LATCH CABLE HAS CORRODED DUE TO EXPOSURE TO THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS. THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED ONCE ALREADY AND THE REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED AGAIN. 2) THE HOOD LATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED BEFORE AS WELL. THE HOOD JUST WON'T CATCH AND SHUT COMPLETELY. AGAIN, THIS REPLACEMENT IS BEING PERFORMED.

Jan 31, 2003 Equipment 126,490 mi

1) THE HOOD LATCH CABLE HAS CORRODED DUE TO EXPOSURE TO THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS. THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED ONCE ALREADY AND THE REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED AGAIN. 2) THE HOOD LATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED BEFORE AS WELL. THE HOOD JUST WON'T CATCH AND SHUT COMPLETELY. AGAIN, THIS REPLACEMENT IS BEING PERFORMED.

Jan 31, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 126,490 mi

1) THE HOOD LATCH CABLE HAS CORRODED DUE TO EXPOSURE TO THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS. THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED ONCE ALREADY AND THE REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED AGAIN. 2) THE HOOD LATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED BEFORE AS WELL. THE HOOD JUST WON'T CATCH AND SHUT COMPLETELY. AGAIN, THIS REPLACEMENT IS BEING PERFORMED.

Jan 31, 2003 Equipment 126,490 mi

1) THE HOOD LATCH CABLE HAS CORRODED DUE TO EXPOSURE TO THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS. THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED ONCE ALREADY AND THE REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED AGAIN. 2) THE HOOD LATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED BEFORE AS WELL. THE HOOD JUST WON'T CATCH AND SHUT COMPLETELY. AGAIN, THIS REPLACEMENT IS BEING PERFORMED.

Nov 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

THE GAS TANK EXPLODED WHEN THE MUSTANG WAS HIT FROM BEHIND, PASSENGEER GOT OUT THE DOOR, BUT DRIVER WAS SATURATED WITH FLAMING GASOLINE AND WAS INSTANTLY BURNED TO DEATH GA. DT

Nov 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

THE GAS TANK EXPLODED WHEN THE MUSTANG WAS HIT FROM BEHIND, PASSENGEER GOT OUT THE DOOR, BUT DRIVER WAS SATURATED WITH FLAMING GASOLINE AND WAS INSTANTLY BURNED TO DEATH GA. DT

Oct 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire 100,000 mi

CONSUMER'S SON AND A PASSENGER WAS INVOLVED IN A FATAL COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR. UPON IMPACT THE GAS TANK EXPLODED, CATCHING THE PASSENGER ON FIRE AND THE DRIVER WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED. THE DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCED AS A DOA. THE GAS TANK COMPLETELY MELTED. THE FATALITY WAS CAU...

Oct 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire 100,000 mi

CONSUMER'S SON AND A PASSENGER WAS INVOLVED IN A FATAL COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR. UPON IMPACT THE GAS TANK EXPLODED, CATCHING THE PASSENGER ON FIRE AND THE DRIVER WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED. THE DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCED AS A DOA. THE GAS TANK COMPLETELY MELTED. THE FATALITY WAS CAU...

Jun 19, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING ALTERNATOR, BEGINNING WITH THE ORIGINAL, HAS BURST INTO FLAMES 4 TIMES. EACH TIME, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE NEAREST BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT TO BORROW FIRE EXTINGUISHER. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED FOR ELECTRICAL SHORTS AND REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. ...

Jun 19, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING ALTERNATOR, BEGINNING WITH THE ORIGINAL, HAS BURST INTO FLAMES 4 TIMES. EACH TIME, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE NEAREST BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT TO BORROW FIRE EXTINGUISHER. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED FOR ELECTRICAL SHORTS AND REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. ...

Mar 28, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS BECOME INOPERABLE. THERE IS A RECALL ALREADY REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RECALL NUMBER 7774 96 V 071 000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM

Mar 28, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS BECOME INOPERABLE. THERE IS A RECALL ALREADY REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RECALL NUMBER 7774 96 V 071 000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM

Mar 25, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING WITH HEATER RUNNING CONSUMER NOTICED A RUBBER BURNING SMELL SOON AFTER CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED VENAL STICKING TO DASHBOARD. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 25, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING WITH HEATER RUNNING CONSUMER NOTICED A RUBBER BURNING SMELL SOON AFTER CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED VENAL STICKING TO DASHBOARD. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 17, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE BAY BRIDGE (AT 55MPH) ON JAN. 5, 2002, THE HOOD LATCH BROKE AND MY HOOD WRAPPED ITSELF ON THE ROOF AND WINDSHIELD. I SAFELY GOT THE CAR OFF THE BRIDGE. THE HOOD IS MANGLED, WINDSHIELD BROKE, ROOF DENTED, GRILL BROKEN, ETC. IT'S A MESS AND SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED.*AK

Jan 17, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE BAY BRIDGE (AT 55MPH) ON JAN. 5, 2002, THE HOOD LATCH BROKE AND MY HOOD WRAPPED ITSELF ON THE ROOF AND WINDSHIELD. I SAFELY GOT THE CAR OFF THE BRIDGE. THE HOOD IS MANGLED, WINDSHIELD BROKE, ROOF DENTED, GRILL BROKEN, ETC. IT'S A MESS AND SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

BATERY LIGHT COMES ON, THEN VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND CATCHES ON FIRE. PLUG GOES INTO ALTERNATOR. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID ALTERNATER WAS BAD.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

BATERY LIGHT COMES ON, THEN VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND CATCHES ON FIRE. PLUG GOES INTO ALTERNATOR. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID ALTERNATER WAS BAD.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

BATERY LIGHT COMES ON, THEN VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND CATCHES ON FIRE. PLUG GOES INTO ALTERNATOR. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID ALTERNATER WAS BAD.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

BATERY LIGHT COMES ON, THEN VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND CATCHES ON FIRE. PLUG GOES INTO ALTERNATOR. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID ALTERNATER WAS BAD.*AK

Mar 1, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY BECOME INOPERATIVE. FROM ENGINE START-UP AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS SELECTED TO THE ON POSITION, THE WIPERS DO NOT MOVE AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS OF SWITCHING WIPERS ON/OFF. THE OTHER SCENARIO OCCURS WHEN DRIVING WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, THE WIPERS WILL BEGIN TO OPERATE AT AN...

Mar 1, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY BECOME INOPERATIVE. FROM ENGINE START-UP AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS SELECTED TO THE ON POSITION, THE WIPERS DO NOT MOVE AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS OF SWITCHING WIPERS ON/OFF. THE OTHER SCENARIO OCCURS WHEN DRIVING WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, THE WIPERS WILL BEGIN TO OPERATE AT AN...

Jan 19, 2001 Electrical System Fire

I STARTED THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY AND IT IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE DASH. THE WHOLE DASH HARNESS MELTED ALONG WITH SOME DASH COMPONENTS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART NOR DO THEY MAKE IT ANYMORE. I NOW HAVE A 7 YEAR OLD CAR THAT IS WORTHLESS BECAUSE OF A...

Jan 19, 2001 Electrical System Fire

I STARTED THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY AND IT IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE DASH. THE WHOLE DASH HARNESS MELTED ALONG WITH SOME DASH COMPONENTS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART NOR DO THEY MAKE IT ANYMORE. I NOW HAVE A 7 YEAR OLD CAR THAT IS WORTHLESS BECAUSE OF A...

Nov 6, 2000 Parking Brake Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL AND CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. IGNITION WAS OFF WHEN THIS HAPPENED. FORD'S CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO MODEL. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Parking Brake Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL AND CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. IGNITION WAS OFF WHEN THIS HAPPENED. FORD'S CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO MODEL. *AK

Sep 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT TIRE RUBBED AND WORE THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE GOING TO THE FRONT RIGHT CALIPER CAUSING A LEAK IN THE BREAK LINE. LEFT LINE IS FRAYED A LITTLE TOO. THERE IS LESS THAN 1/4 INCH BETWEEN BRAKE LINE AND TIRE ON BOTH SIDES.( DOT NUMBER: PDWX BMDR TIRE SIZE: 225 50 16R )

Sep 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT TIRE RUBBED AND WORE THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE GOING TO THE FRONT RIGHT CALIPER CAUSING A LEAK IN THE BREAK LINE. LEFT LINE IS FRAYED A LITTLE TOO. THERE IS LESS THAN 1/4 INCH BETWEEN BRAKE LINE AND TIRE ON BOTH SIDES.( DOT NUMBER: PDWX BMDR TIRE SIZE: 225 50 16R )

Jul 11, 2000 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION ON THE DRIVER SIDE AT A IMPACT OF 25-30 MPH,IN WHICH AIR BAGS DID DEPLPOY, AND DRIVER RECEIVED MASSIVE INTERNAL INJURIES. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. *AK

Jul 11, 2000 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION ON THE DRIVER SIDE AT A IMPACT OF 25-30 MPH,IN WHICH AIR BAGS DID DEPLPOY, AND DRIVER RECEIVED MASSIVE INTERNAL INJURIES. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. *AK

Jul 1, 2000 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEAD REST ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A NUMBER OF SHARP FABRIC TACKS, AND 2 LARGE NAILS. UPON GETTING INTO MY CAR THIS MORNING, I RECEIVED A SEVERE CUT ON MY FOREARM THAT REQUIRED 20 STITCHES. HAVING NAILS THIS CLOSE TO SOMEONE'S HEAD IS NOT A GOOD IDEA. I CAN SUPPLY PICTURES OF THE SEAT, AS...

Jul 1, 2000 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEAD REST ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A NUMBER OF SHARP FABRIC TACKS, AND 2 LARGE NAILS. UPON GETTING INTO MY CAR THIS MORNING, I RECEIVED A SEVERE CUT ON MY FOREARM THAT REQUIRED 20 STITCHES. HAVING NAILS THIS CLOSE TO SOMEONE'S HEAD IS NOT A GOOD IDEA. I CAN SUPPLY PICTURES OF THE SEAT, AS...

Jun 19, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THE PLUG THAT GOES INTO THE ALTERNATOR SHORTS AND THE ENGINE CATCHES FIRE. I REPLACE THE PLUG AND ALTERNATOR. IT HAPPENS AGAIN SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THE PLUG THAT GOES INTO THE ALTERNATOR SHORTS AND THE ENGINE CATCHES FIRE. I REPLACE THE PLUG AND ALTERNATOR. IT HAPPENS AGAIN SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE 3.0L ENGINE EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE 3.0L ENGINE EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THERE WAS A FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. FORD HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THERE WAS A FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. FORD HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP WIRING IS RUBBING TOGETHER, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE PUMP, WHICH MAKES A NOISE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN , BUT FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP WIRING IS RUBBING TOGETHER, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE PUMP, WHICH MAKES A NOISE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN , BUT FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEH CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH- FORD REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL AND WONT REPAIR DAMAGE

Nov 3, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEH CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH- FORD REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL AND WONT REPAIR DAMAGE

Oct 29, 1999 Steering Fire

STEERING COLUMN FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE, HOWEVER CONSUMER DENIED. MJS (96V-071)

Oct 29, 1999 Steering Fire

STEERING COLUMN FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE, HOWEVER CONSUMER DENIED. MJS (96V-071)

Oct 29, 1999 Electrical System Fire

STEERING COLUMN FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE, HOWEVER CONSUMER DENIED. MJS (96V-071)

Oct 29, 1999 Steering Fire

STEERING COLUMN FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE, HOWEVER CONSUMER DENIED. MJS (96V-071)

Oct 29, 1999 Steering Fire

STEERING COLUMN FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE, HOWEVER CONSUMER DENIED. MJS (96V-071)

Oct 29, 1999 Electrical System Fire

STEERING COLUMN FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE, HOWEVER CONSUMER DENIED. MJS (96V-071)

Sep 23, 1999 Steering Crash

STEERING GEAR BOX LOCKED UP, AND CONSUME COULDN'T MOVE. WAS HIT IN THE REAR. TOOKVEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED IT. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Steering Crash

STEERING GEAR BOX LOCKED UP, AND CONSUME COULDN'T MOVE. WAS HIT IN THE REAR. TOOKVEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED IT. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Suspension

REAR CONTROL ARM THAT CONNECTS TO THE REAR AXLE ARE TEARING DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY. DEALER NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Suspension

REAR CONTROL ARM THAT CONNECTS TO THE REAR AXLE ARE TEARING DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY. DEALER NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 9 TIMES FOR REPAIRS, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 9 TIMES FOR REPAIRS, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

THE PROBLEM I HAVE WITH MY PASSANGER DOOR IS:I CANN'T UNLOCK IT FROM THE OUTSIDE,AND IF I LET THE WINDOW DOWN SO FAR THE DOOR WILL OPEN BY ITSELF IF IT IS NOT LOCKED.I DO THINK THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM,DEALING WITH THE DOOR,WINDOW,& LOCK. P.S. - THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS STARTING TO BECOM...

Jul 13, 1999 Visibility

THE PROBLEM I HAVE WITH MY PASSANGER DOOR IS:I CANN'T UNLOCK IT FROM THE OUTSIDE,AND IF I LET THE WINDOW DOWN SO FAR THE DOOR WILL OPEN BY ITSELF IF IT IS NOT LOCKED.I DO THINK THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM,DEALING WITH THE DOOR,WINDOW,& LOCK. P.S. - THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS STARTING TO BECOM...

Jul 13, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

THE PROBLEM I HAVE WITH MY PASSANGER DOOR IS:I CANN'T UNLOCK IT FROM THE OUTSIDE,AND IF I LET THE WINDOW DOWN SO FAR THE DOOR WILL OPEN BY ITSELF IF IT IS NOT LOCKED.I DO THINK THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM,DEALING WITH THE DOOR,WINDOW,& LOCK. P.S. - THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS STARTING TO BECOM...

Jul 13, 1999 Visibility

THE PROBLEM I HAVE WITH MY PASSANGER DOOR IS:I CANN'T UNLOCK IT FROM THE OUTSIDE,AND IF I LET THE WINDOW DOWN SO FAR THE DOOR WILL OPEN BY ITSELF IF IT IS NOT LOCKED.I DO THINK THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM,DEALING WITH THE DOOR,WINDOW,& LOCK. P.S. - THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS STARTING TO BECOM...

Jun 21, 1999 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. *AK

Jun 21, 1999 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED TO UNLATCH, CAUSING DRIVER TO FORCE HIS WAY THROUGH THE SEAT BELT TO GET OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE PART WAS NOT UNDER ANY MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED TO UNLATCH, CAUSING DRIVER TO FORCE HIS WAY THROUGH THE SEAT BELT TO GET OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE PART WAS NOT UNDER ANY MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

May 26, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

May 26, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 5, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 5, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

STATE FARM REPRESENTATIVE TERRI BURNS REPORTS WHILE DRIVING THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE WAS IN THE FRONT OF CAR. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO PUT FIRE OUT. APPROXIMATELY $52 OF DAMAGE. NO INJURIES. *AK *ML

Jan 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

STATE FARM REPRESENTATIVE TERRI BURNS REPORTS WHILE DRIVING THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE WAS IN THE FRONT OF CAR. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO PUT FIRE OUT. APPROXIMATELY $52 OF DAMAGE. NO INJURIES. *AK *ML

Dec 18, 1998 Electrical System Fire

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH IGNITION SWITCH SYSTEM. WHILE VEHICLE WAS JUST SITTING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE VENTS, AND NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. CORROLATES TO RECALL NUMBER 96V071000. *AK

Dec 18, 1998 Electrical System Fire

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH IGNITION SWITCH SYSTEM. WHILE VEHICLE WAS JUST SITTING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE VENTS, AND NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. CORROLATES TO RECALL NUMBER 96V071000. *AK

Dec 13, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. EACH TIME VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR. THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, BEFORE THE CAR FAILS. EACH TIME CABLES TO THE ALTERNATOR HAVE BEEN BURNED. *MJS

Dec 13, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. EACH TIME VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR. THERE IS A BURNING SMELL, BEFORE THE CAR FAILS. EACH TIME CABLES TO THE ALTERNATOR HAVE BEEN BURNED. *MJS

Dec 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AUTOMOBILE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED COMPLETELY UP. ALSO, CAUSING DAMAGES TO TWO OTHER AUTOMOBILES PARKED ON EITHER SIDE. NO INJURIES.

Dec 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AUTOMOBILE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED COMPLETELY UP. ALSO, CAUSING DAMAGES TO TWO OTHER AUTOMOBILES PARKED ON EITHER SIDE. NO INJURIES.

Nov 25, 1998 Seats

WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES THE SEATS WOULD WOBBLE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN GETTING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE. MECHANIC CHECKED SEATS & NOTICE ELECTRICAL SEAT RAILING HAD SNAPPED IN HALF. *AK

Nov 25, 1998 Seats

WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES THE SEATS WOULD WOBBLE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN GETTING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE. MECHANIC CHECKED SEATS & NOTICE ELECTRICAL SEAT RAILING HAD SNAPPED IN HALF. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT AND FOG SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND BURN OUT. DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT AND FOG SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND BURN OUT. DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT AND FOG SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND BURN OUT. DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT AND FOG SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND BURN OUT. DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 30, 1998 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED UNDER THE HOOD FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. CONSUMER SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING WHILE DRIVING. PULED OVER AND FOUNDED ENGINE ON FIRE. AFTER FIRE WAS PUT OUT, CONSUMER NOTICED WIRING ON ALTERNATOR BURNED UP. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 30, 1998 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED UNDER THE HOOD FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. CONSUMER SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING WHILE DRIVING. PULED OVER AND FOUNDED ENGINE ON FIRE. AFTER FIRE WAS PUT OUT, CONSUMER NOTICED WIRING ON ALTERNATOR BURNED UP. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CUT OFF FOR ABOUT 10-15 MIN WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA AROUND THE ALTERNATOR. FIRE DEPARMENT CALLED, UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG MONITOR ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Sep 9, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH GETS HOT OCCASIONALLY.

Sep 9, 1998 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CUT OFF FOR ABOUT 10-15 MIN WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA AROUND THE ALTERNATOR. FIRE DEPARMENT CALLED, UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG MONITOR ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Sep 9, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH GETS HOT OCCASIONALLY.

Aug 18, 1998 Structure

PAINT PEELED LIKE RAZOR SCRAPS.

Aug 18, 1998 Structure

PAINT PEELED LIKE RAZOR SCRAPS.

Aug 5, 1998 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON . VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN AT DEALERSHIP. BY THE TIME THE VEHICLE REACHED THE DEALERSHIP THE LIGHT WAS OFF. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 5, 1998 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON . VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN AT DEALERSHIP. BY THE TIME THE VEHICLE REACHED THE DEALERSHIP THE LIGHT WAS OFF. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 1, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

RECALL 93V-159.000. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FLAMES WENT OUT BY THEMSELFS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS TIGHTLY SEALED. WINDOWS, AND DOORS WERE CLOSED TIGHTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 1, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

RECALL 93V-159.000. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FLAMES WENT OUT BY THEMSELFS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS TIGHTLY SEALED. WINDOWS, AND DOORS WERE CLOSED TIGHTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 8, 1998 Electrical System Fire

HAD PARKED VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY. AN HOUR LATER WAS INFORMED SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED & PUT OUT FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE BATTERY'S ELECTRICAL CABLES. ENTIRE ENGINE BURNED. *AK

Apr 8, 1998 Electrical System Fire

HAD PARKED VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY. AN HOUR LATER WAS INFORMED SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED & PUT OUT FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE BATTERY'S ELECTRICAL CABLES. ENTIRE ENGINE BURNED. *AK

Feb 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL NOT START/STALLS WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY SPEEDS. WILL RESTART AFTER SITTING FOR A FEW MINUTES. *AK

Feb 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL NOT START/STALLS WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY SPEEDS. WILL RESTART AFTER SITTING FOR A FEW MINUTES. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION RESULTED IN HEAD, NECK AND BRAIN INJURY.

Feb 9, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION RESULTED IN HEAD, NECK AND BRAIN INJURY.

Aug 14, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WIRES INSIDE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE INSULATION TO CATCH FIRE.

Aug 14, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WIRES INSIDE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE INSULATION TO CATCH FIRE.

May 1, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED FOR HALF AN HOUR; NEIGHBOR NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, MANAGED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE BEFORE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, REPAIRED BY DEALER. *AK

May 1, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED FOR HALF AN HOUR; NEIGHBOR NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, MANAGED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE BEFORE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, REPAIRED BY DEALER. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN TWO FRONTAL COLLISIONS, ONE AT 50 MPH AND ANOTHER AT 30 MPH IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN TWO FRONTAL COLLISIONS, ONE AT 50 MPH AND ANOTHER AT 30 MPH IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Visibility Crash

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING, NO WARNING, IMPAIRED DRIVER'S VISION; INFLUENCED CRASH; DEALER REPLACED MOTOR. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Visibility Crash

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING, NO WARNING, IMPAIRED DRIVER'S VISION; INFLUENCED CRASH; DEALER REPLACED MOTOR. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING RAIN STORM, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Mar 6, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING RAIN STORM, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Mar 3, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP SIGN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT; IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 3, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP SIGN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT; IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 3, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP SIGN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT; IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 3, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP SIGN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT; IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FREEZE PLUG LOCATED BEHIND THE ENGINE BLOCK IS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE ON THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Jan 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FREEZE PLUG LOCATED BEHIND THE ENGINE BLOCK IS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE ON THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: DRIVER'S AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: DRIVER'S AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Dec 18, 1996 Seats Crash

SEAT TRACK FAILED DURING REAR END COLLISION.

Dec 18, 1996 Seats Crash

SEAT TRACK FAILED DURING REAR END COLLISION.

Dec 12, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING 45 MPH AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING 45 MPH AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Nov 8, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DOOR LATCH.

Nov 8, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DOOR LATCH.

Oct 30, 1996 Seats Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAREND COLLISION AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBACK BROKE AND WENT INTO A RECLINING POSITION. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Seats Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAREND COLLISION AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBACK BROKE AND WENT INTO A RECLINING POSITION. *AK

Oct 28, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

THE LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN, YOU CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. *AK

Oct 28, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

THE LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN, YOU CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. *AK

Sep 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING REPLACED FOUR TIMES.

Sep 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL DIPSTICK NOT MARKED CORRECTLY.

Sep 30, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY CABLES FAILED.

Sep 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.

Sep 30, 1996 Equipment

BLOWER FAN FAILED.

Sep 30, 1996 Structure

REAR HATCH FAILED.

Sep 30, 1996 Structure

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Sep 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING REPLACED FOUR TIMES.

Sep 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL DIPSTICK NOT MARKED CORRECTLY.

Sep 30, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY CABLES FAILED.

Sep 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.

Sep 30, 1996 Equipment

BLOWER FAN FAILED.

Sep 30, 1996 Structure

REAR HATCH FAILED.

Sep 30, 1996 Structure

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Sep 24, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE.(FIRST VEHICLE ON 601614)

Sep 24, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE.(FIRST VEHICLE ON 601614)

Sep 13, 1996 Electrical System

DIFFICULTY LOCATING HORN BUTTONS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *AK

Sep 13, 1996 Electrical System

DIFFICULTY LOCATING HORN BUTTONS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *AK

Sep 9, 1996 Electrical System Fire

UPON PARKING, MOMENTS LATER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, THEN AN EXPLOSION, RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT CATCHING ON FIRE AROUND ALTERNATOR.*AK

Sep 9, 1996 Electrical System Fire

UPON PARKING, MOMENTS LATER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, THEN AN EXPLOSION, RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT CATCHING ON FIRE AROUND ALTERNATOR.*AK

Aug 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING THROUGH GREEN LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN THE RED LIGHT AND WAS PLOWED BY MUSTANG, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG MODULE WAS CRACKED. *AK

Aug 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING THROUGH GREEN LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN THE RED LIGHT AND WAS PLOWED BY MUSTANG, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG MODULE WAS CRACKED. *AK

Jul 30, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DUP 530159, POSTED ON 03-NOV-98. *AK

Jul 30, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DUP 530159, POSTED ON 03-NOV-98. *AK

Jun 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE DASH WHILE BEING DRIVEN. FIRE DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH.*AK *JB

Jun 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE DASH WHILE BEING DRIVEN. FIRE DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH.*AK *JB

Apr 9, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ACCOMPANIED BY BURNING ODOR. *DSH

Apr 9, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ACCOMPANIED BY BURNING ODOR. *DSH

Apr 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS VIBRATION/NOISE, ROTORS AND PADS REPLACEMENT. *AK

Apr 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS VIBRATION/NOISE, ROTORS AND PADS REPLACEMENT. *AK

Apr 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE. *SD

Apr 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE. *SD

Feb 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD

Feb 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD

Feb 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

SET ON FIRE BECAUSE A SHORT IN SWITCH OF THE IGNITION.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Feb 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

SET ON FIRE BECAUSE A SHORT IN SWITCH OF THE IGNITION.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Electrical System Fire

30 MINUTES AFTER PARKING, NOTICE HORN BLOWING, LOOKED OUT TO FIND SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING THROUGH DOOR, VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS FROM THE REAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT

Feb 9, 1996 Electrical System Fire

30 MINUTES AFTER PARKING, NOTICE HORN BLOWING, LOOKED OUT TO FIND SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING THROUGH DOOR, VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS FROM THE REAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT

Feb 8, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAT SHIELD ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED/BROKE. *SD

Feb 8, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAT SHIELD ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED/BROKE. *SD

Jan 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT TWO ROTORS WERE EXCESSIVELY WORN WHILE THE BRAKE PADS ARE STILL GOOD. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT TWO ROTORS WERE EXCESSIVELY WORN WHILE THE BRAKE PADS ARE STILL GOOD. TT

Jan 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAT SHIELD ON CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED AND FELL OFF. TT

Jan 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAT SHIELD ON CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED AND FELL OFF. TT

Jan 26, 1996 Steering

AFTERMARKET ALARM SYSTEM. WIRES BURNED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. TT

Jan 26, 1996 Steering

AFTERMARKET ALARM SYSTEM. WIRES BURNED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAME OPEN. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAME OPEN. TT

Dec 12, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR WENT TO FLOOR CAR WENT WIDE OPEN CAUSED DRIVER TO HAVE ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 12, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR WENT TO FLOOR CAR WENT WIDE OPEN CAUSED DRIVER TO HAVE ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 5, 1995 Structure

TIRES WERE BEING SLICED INTO BY THE INNER FINDER WELL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 5, 1995 Structure

TIRES WERE BEING SLICED INTO BY THE INNER FINDER WELL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 2, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT THE DRIVER WAS INJURED DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED YET. *YH

Nov 2, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT THE DRIVER WAS INJURED DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED YET. *YH

Oct 3, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SD

Oct 3, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INTERMITTENTLY FAILS. *SD

Oct 3, 1995 Structure

TRUNK INOPERATIVE. *SD

Oct 3, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SD

Oct 3, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INTERMITTENTLY FAILS. *SD

Oct 3, 1995 Structure

TRUNK INOPERATIVE. *SD

Sep 15, 1995 Tires

PREMATURE WEAR OF MICHELIN TIRES. *AK

Sep 15, 1995 Tires

PREMATURE WEAR OF MICHELIN TIRES. *AK

Aug 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OVER SOME WATER IN STREET, VEHICLE SEIZED AND LATER BLEW THE ENGINE. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OVER SOME WATER IN STREET, VEHICLE SEIZED AND LATER BLEW THE ENGINE. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Air Bags Crash

INVOLVED INTO A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Air Bags Crash

INVOLVED INTO A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 3, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

BROKEN/CORRODED HOOD LATCH CABLE RUBBED AGAINST BATTERY, CAUSING HOOD TO RELEASE. *AK

Jul 3, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

BROKEN/CORRODED HOOD LATCH CABLE RUBBED AGAINST BATTERY, CAUSING HOOD TO RELEASE. *AK

Jun 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HANG UP OF REAR BRAKE CYLINDER. DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. TT

Jun 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HANG UP OF REAR BRAKE CYLINDER. DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. TT

Jun 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE COULD NOT STOP WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED,VEERED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING CAR IN FRONT; INSTEAD, HIT RUBBER ROADMARKER. *AK

Jun 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL TOO SMALL.

Jun 16, 1995 Structure

PLASTIC BUMPER BROKE WHEN IT HIT CONSTRUCTION CONE.

Jun 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Jun 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE COULD NOT STOP WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED,VEERED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING CAR IN FRONT; INSTEAD, HIT RUBBER ROADMARKER. *AK

Jun 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL TOO SMALL.

Jun 16, 1995 Structure

PLASTIC BUMPER BROKE WHEN IT HIT CONSTRUCTION CONE.

Jun 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Feb 7, 1995 Unknown Or Other

FLOOR MAT; THE EXTRA FLOOR MAT CATCHES THE THROTTLE AND HOLD IT DOWN THIS ALMOST CAUSE ACCIDENT THE MAT SHOULD BE DESIGNED SO IT WOULD NOT STICK. TT

Feb 7, 1995 Unknown Or Other

FLOOR MAT; THE EXTRA FLOOR MAT CATCHES THE THROTTLE AND HOLD IT DOWN THIS ALMOST CAUSE ACCIDENT THE MAT SHOULD BE DESIGNED SO IT WOULD NOT STICK. TT

Jan 21, 1995 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS NEED TO BE PUSHED UP MANUALLY.

Jan 21, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS DIM/GO OUT.

Jan 21, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE DIFFICULT TO PULL UP/FAILS TO HOLD VEHICLE.

Jan 21, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 2ND AND 3RD GEAR.

Jan 21, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN AT FULL STOP OR WHEN COMING TO STOP.

Jan 21, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DIM. *TW

Jan 21, 1995 Interior Lighting

DASH LIGHTS DIM.

Jan 21, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING RAINSTORM.

Jan 21, 1995 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS NEED TO BE PUSHED UP MANUALLY.

Jan 21, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS DIM/GO OUT.

Jan 21, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE DIFFICULT TO PULL UP/FAILS TO HOLD VEHICLE.

Jan 21, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 2ND AND 3RD GEAR.

Jan 21, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN AT FULL STOP OR WHEN COMING TO STOP.

Jan 21, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DIM. *TW

Jan 21, 1995 Interior Lighting

DASH LIGHTS DIM.

Jan 21, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING RAINSTORM.

Jan 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET REPLACED.

Jan 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LEAK. *SKD

Jan 6, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SUCTION LINE BLEW OFF.

Jan 6, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR REPLACED

Jan 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET REPLACED.

Jan 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LEAK. *SKD

Jan 6, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SUCTION LINE BLEW OFF.

Jan 6, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR REPLACED