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Jun 25, 2023 Engine

Unknown I lost control of my steering and almost wrecked

Jun 25, 2023 Seats

Unknown I lost control of my steering and almost wrecked

Jun 25, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Unknown I lost control of my steering and almost wrecked

Jun 25, 2023 Engine

Unknown I lost control of my steering and almost wrecked

Jun 25, 2023 Seats

Unknown I lost control of my steering and almost wrecked

Jun 25, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Unknown I lost control of my steering and almost wrecked

Oct 1, 2019 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED IN THE LOCATION OF THE HORN. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO BECOME EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHIC...

Oct 1, 2019 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED IN THE LOCATION OF THE HORN. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO BECOME EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHIC...

Oct 1, 2019 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED IN THE LOCATION OF THE HORN. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO BECOME EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHIC...

Oct 1, 2019 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED IN THE LOCATION OF THE HORN. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO BECOME EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHIC...

Feb 20, 2015 Air Bags Crash

MUSTANGS DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON CRASH. *TR

Feb 20, 2015 Air Bags Crash

MUSTANGS DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON CRASH. *TR

Oct 4, 2012 Engine 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, A FOUL ODOR STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE CABIN. THE CONTACT THEN MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE HE BECAME DISTRAUGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AN...

Oct 4, 2012 Engine 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, A FOUL ODOR STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE CABIN. THE CONTACT THEN MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE HE BECAME DISTRAUGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AN...

Sep 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A DESIGN FLAW. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT SERVICE ANY VEHICLE...

Sep 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A DESIGN FLAW. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT SERVICE ANY VEHICLE...

Oct 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,100 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. AT FIRST, WHEN STARTING MY CAR, THE ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER YET THE CAR WOULD IMMEDIATELY DIE. AFTER A COUPLE OF ATTEMPTS, THE CAR WOULD EVENTUALLY START AND STAY ...

Oct 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,100 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. AT FIRST, WHEN STARTING MY CAR, THE ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER YET THE CAR WOULD IMMEDIATELY DIE. AFTER A COUPLE OF ATTEMPTS, THE CAR WOULD EVENTUALLY START AND STAY ...

Sep 12, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 102,220 mi

1997 FORD MUSTANG PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, DRIVERS SIDE RETRACTS ABOUT 98% OF THE TIME, 2% OF THE TIME, ITS RENDERED USELESS LIKE THE PASSENGER SIDE. FORD NOTIFIED, WAS TOLD IT WAS "OWNER ERROR". I DON'T THINK SO. *JB

Sep 12, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 102,220 mi

1997 FORD MUSTANG PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, DRIVERS SIDE RETRACTS ABOUT 98% OF THE TIME, 2% OF THE TIME, ITS RENDERED USELESS LIKE THE PASSENGER SIDE. FORD NOTIFIED, WAS TOLD IT WAS "OWNER ERROR". I DON'T THINK SO. *JB

Jan 19, 2006 Steering 69,999 mi

TIE ROD FAILING 1997 FORD MUSTANG, VIN #[XXX], MILEAGE TO DATE 70,000. *JB UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jan 19, 2006 Steering 69,999 mi

TIE ROD FAILING 1997 FORD MUSTANG, VIN #[XXX], MILEAGE TO DATE 70,000. *JB UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Mar 20, 2005 Seat Belts 98,000 mi

SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND WERE REPLACE DWITH ONE FROM JUNK YARD. NOW THE ONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS LOCKED UP (BELT WON'T EXTEND). THIS IS ON A 1997 FORD MUSTANG V-6. *AK

Mar 20, 2005 Seat Belts 98,000 mi

SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND WERE REPLACE DWITH ONE FROM JUNK YARD. NOW THE ONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS LOCKED UP (BELT WON'T EXTEND). THIS IS ON A 1997 FORD MUSTANG V-6. *AK

Nov 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,600 mi

EXCESSIVE RATTLING..ROUGH IDLE..WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING..A SLIGHT "HUMMING" CAN BE HEARD OVER THE DUAL EXHAUST..NOTHING MAJOR HAS HAPPENED AS OF YET.*AK

Nov 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,600 mi

EXCESSIVE RATTLING..ROUGH IDLE..WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING..A SLIGHT "HUMMING" CAN BE HEARD OVER THE DUAL EXHAUST..NOTHING MAJOR HAS HAPPENED AS OF YET.*AK

Aug 16, 2004 Structure

THE PAINT ON TOP AND ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S STARTED TO PEEL OFF LIKE AO MONTHS AGO. *AK

Aug 16, 2004 Structure

THE PAINT ON TOP AND ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S STARTED TO PEEL OFF LIKE AO MONTHS AGO. *AK

Jul 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A BLOWOUT. *AK

Jul 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A BLOWOUT. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Fuel System, Other 60,000 mi

1. GAS LEAKED BADLY FROM THE TOP OF GAS TANK WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AT THE GAS STATION. . TANK CAN EXPLODE IF THERE IS ANY SPARK AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE WHOLE CAR. VERY DANGEROUS SUITATION FOR THE DRIVER AND ANY PASSENGER IN THE CAR. MAY CAUSE FIRE AND MAJOR CATASTROPH FOR ALL THE SURROUNDINGS. 3....

Apr 29, 2004 Fuel System, Other 60,000 mi

1. GAS LEAKED BADLY FROM THE TOP OF GAS TANK WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AT THE GAS STATION. . TANK CAN EXPLODE IF THERE IS ANY SPARK AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE WHOLE CAR. VERY DANGEROUS SUITATION FOR THE DRIVER AND ANY PASSENGER IN THE CAR. MAY CAUSE FIRE AND MAJOR CATASTROPH FOR ALL THE SURROUNDINGS. 3....

Mar 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 118,000 mi

THE RUBBER SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL TANK SPLIT CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR AN ENVIRONMENTAL SPILL.*AK

Mar 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 118,000 mi

THE RUBBER SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL TANK SPLIT CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR AN ENVIRONMENTAL SPILL.*AK

Mar 20, 2004 Structure

THE PAINT ON THE REAR TRUNK HATCH IS FALLING OFF. AND IN SOME OTHER AREAS. IT'S NOT BECAUSE OF ANY ACCIDENT OR WEAR AN TEAR. IT ALL SEEMS TO BE CAUSE OF EITHER CHEAP PAINT OR AFTER THE CAR WAS PAINTED IT WAS BAKED TO LONG OR DRIED IN THE SUN TOO LONG OR HOW EVER YOU DRY THEM. *JB

Mar 20, 2004 Structure

THE PAINT ON THE REAR TRUNK HATCH IS FALLING OFF. AND IN SOME OTHER AREAS. IT'S NOT BECAUSE OF ANY ACCIDENT OR WEAR AN TEAR. IT ALL SEEMS TO BE CAUSE OF EITHER CHEAP PAINT OR AFTER THE CAR WAS PAINTED IT WAS BAKED TO LONG OR DRIED IN THE SUN TOO LONG OR HOW EVER YOU DRY THEM. *JB

Feb 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE CRUISE CONTROL SELF ACTIVATED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPEED UP AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *PH DURING THIS INCIDENT THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *NM

Feb 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE CRUISE CONTROL SELF ACTIVATED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPEED UP AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *PH DURING THIS INCIDENT THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *NM

Jan 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO BE INSPECTED, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

Jan 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO BE INSPECTED, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. HE HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED WITH THE RETRO FIT MANIFOLD WHICH WAS ALUMINUM AND PLASTIC. CONSUMER FOUND A RECALL ON THE INTERNET DEALING WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, BUT F...

Sep 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. HE HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED WITH THE RETRO FIT MANIFOLD WHICH WAS ALUMINUM AND PLASTIC. CONSUMER FOUND A RECALL ON THE INTERNET DEALING WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, BUT F...

Sep 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,750 mi

HEAD GASKETS BLOWN CAUSING THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE TO SWELL AND RUB THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR CLUTCH. THE HOLE IN THE HOSE CAUSED ALL THE COOLANT TO LEAK OUT AND CAUSING A MISFIRE IN THE ENGINE. THE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN ON THREE OF THE SIX CYLINDERS. THE ENGINE IS A 3.8L V6 IN A 1997 MUS...

Sep 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,750 mi

HEAD GASKETS BLOWN CAUSING THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE TO SWELL AND RUB THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR CLUTCH. THE HOLE IN THE HOSE CAUSED ALL THE COOLANT TO LEAK OUT AND CAUSING A MISFIRE IN THE ENGINE. THE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN ON THREE OF THE SIX CYLINDERS. THE ENGINE IS A 3.8L V6 IN A 1997 MUS...

Jun 19, 2003 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

THE COLOR OF THIS MUSTANG IS WHITE. AROUND MAY OR JUNE 2000, THE PAINT BEGAN TO PEEL OFF THE ROOF OF THE CAR. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, THE EXPOSED METAL BEGAN TO RUST. I CONSULTED THE DEALER ABOUT IT, BUT THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME TO PAINT THE CAR, SINCE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. PRIOR TO THIS, I HAD ...

Jun 19, 2003 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

THE COLOR OF THIS MUSTANG IS WHITE. AROUND MAY OR JUNE 2000, THE PAINT BEGAN TO PEEL OFF THE ROOF OF THE CAR. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, THE EXPOSED METAL BEGAN TO RUST. I CONSULTED THE DEALER ABOUT IT, BUT THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME TO PAINT THE CAR, SINCE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. PRIOR TO THIS, I HAD ...

Mar 27, 2003 Seat Belts 48,000 mi

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE JAMMED AND WILL NOT RETRACT. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH BOTH BELTS, BUT HAVE ALWAYS MANAGED TO HAVE THEM RETRACT BACK. NOW BOTH BELTS ARE SITTING IN THE FRONT SEATS AS BOTH BELTS ARE TOO SHORT TO FASTEN WHEN DRIVING. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AND IS DANGEROUS TO BOTH ...

Mar 27, 2003 Seat Belts 48,000 mi

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE JAMMED AND WILL NOT RETRACT. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH BOTH BELTS, BUT HAVE ALWAYS MANAGED TO HAVE THEM RETRACT BACK. NOW BOTH BELTS ARE SITTING IN THE FRONT SEATS AS BOTH BELTS ARE TOO SHORT TO FASTEN WHEN DRIVING. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AND IS DANGEROUS TO BOTH ...

Dec 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED OVER HEATING. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED BY A MECHANINC WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AND LEAKED WATER INTO THE ENGINE. THE MECHANIC ALSO INDICATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. TS

Dec 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED OVER HEATING. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED BY A MECHANINC WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AND LEAKED WATER INTO THE ENGINE. THE MECHANIC ALSO INDICATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. TS

Nov 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CAB OF VEHICLE STATES' CONSUMER. CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE. PROBLEM WITH SMELL STILL EXIST. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TS

Nov 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CAB OF VEHICLE STATES' CONSUMER. CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE. PROBLEM WITH SMELL STILL EXIST. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TS

Nov 12, 2002 Fuel System, Other

THIS CAR HAS A SALVAGE TITLE, WHICH I LATER FOUND WAS DUE TO A TRUNK FIRE. I BOUGHT THE CAR AND LATER FOLLOWED UP ON RESEARCH ABOUT SALVAGE TITLES FINDING OUT THAT THE GAS TANK IS IN A BAD LOCATION AND THAT MUSTANG'S WHEN HIT ON IMPACT HAVE A TENDENCY TO LEAK GASOLINE CAUSING FIRES. I ALSO HAVE PROB...

Nov 12, 2002 Fuel System, Other

THIS CAR HAS A SALVAGE TITLE, WHICH I LATER FOUND WAS DUE TO A TRUNK FIRE. I BOUGHT THE CAR AND LATER FOLLOWED UP ON RESEARCH ABOUT SALVAGE TITLES FINDING OUT THAT THE GAS TANK IS IN A BAD LOCATION AND THAT MUSTANG'S WHEN HIT ON IMPACT HAVE A TENDENCY TO LEAK GASOLINE CAUSING FIRES. I ALSO HAVE PROB...

Sep 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FORD EXPERIMENTED WITH A COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED DUE TO THIS NEW MATERIAL. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAS A SECRET RECALL ON IT: 01M02. OTHER DRIVERS HAVE HAD ACCIDENTS FOLLOWING THIS FAILURE BECAUSE THE SMOKE GETS SO THICK THAT I...

Sep 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FORD EXPERIMENTED WITH A COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED DUE TO THIS NEW MATERIAL. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAS A SECRET RECALL ON IT: 01M02. OTHER DRIVERS HAVE HAD ACCIDENTS FOLLOWING THIS FAILURE BECAUSE THE SMOKE GETS SO THICK THAT I...

Jul 23, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT IS FRAYING WITH BELT EXTENDED, NOT ABLE TO RETRACT BACK THROUGH SLEEVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Jul 23, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT IS FRAYING WITH BELT EXTENDED, NOT ABLE TO RETRACT BACK THROUGH SLEEVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Jul 19, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM VEHICLE. DEALER STATED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jul 19, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM VEHICLE. DEALER STATED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Parking Brake

CONSUMER RECEIVED 00V34900, REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR RECALL REPAIRS AND DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN CORRECTED. WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY, WHICH HAS A SLIGHT INCLINE, WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND IN THE PROPER GEAR, THE EM...

Jun 27, 2002 Parking Brake

CONSUMER RECEIVED 00V34900, REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR RECALL REPAIRS AND DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN CORRECTED. WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY, WHICH HAS A SLIGHT INCLINE, WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND IN THE PROPER GEAR, THE EM...

May 29, 2002 Seat Belts

SEATBELTS ON BOTH SIDES WILL NOT RETRACT. PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT COMPLETELY IS INOPERABLE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

May 29, 2002 Seat Belts

SEATBELTS ON BOTH SIDES WILL NOT RETRACT. PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT COMPLETELY IS INOPERABLE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

May 14, 2002 Parking Brake

VEHICLE ROLLED BACK WHILE PARKED, EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED. PARK BRAKE RECALL 00V349000 REPAIRS WERE DONE IN DECEMBER OF 2000. *AK

May 14, 2002 Parking Brake

VEHICLE ROLLED BACK WHILE PARKED, EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED. PARK BRAKE RECALL 00V349000 REPAIRS WERE DONE IN DECEMBER OF 2000. *AK

May 7, 2002 Visibility

HEATER CORE IS LEAKING FLUID CAUSING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD FOUR HEATER CORE FAILURES IN TWO YEAR. *YH

May 7, 2002 Visibility

HEATER CORE IS LEAKING FLUID CAUSING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD FOUR HEATER CORE FAILURES IN TWO YEAR. *YH

Mar 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS LEAKING RADIATOR FLUID, CAUSED BY A CRACK, HEATER IS TAKING LONGER TO GET WARM. DEALER STATED THAT OIL MAY CAUSE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIIAN AT DEALER. *AK. CONSUMER STATED RADIATOR FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT VALVE COVER, WHICH IS ALSO CAUSING...

Mar 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS LEAKING RADIATOR FLUID, CAUSED BY A CRACK, HEATER IS TAKING LONGER TO GET WARM. DEALER STATED THAT OIL MAY CAUSE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIIAN AT DEALER. *AK. CONSUMER STATED RADIATOR FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT VALVE COVER, WHICH IS ALSO CAUSING...

Mar 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAUGHT ON FIRE AND EXPLODED. CONSUMER PURCHASED A NEW COOLING FAN BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE. THE SERVICE MANAGER EXPLAINED THAT THE BEARINGS HAD SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEED OF A NEW ENGINE. THERE IS A REC...

Feb 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAUGHT ON FIRE AND EXPLODED. CONSUMER PURCHASED A NEW COOLING FAN BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE. THE SERVICE MANAGER EXPLAINED THAT THE BEARINGS HAD SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEED OF A NEW ENGINE. THERE IS A REC...

Feb 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET LEAKING MAY LEAD TO HEAD GASKET PROBLEM.. *AK

Feb 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET LEAKING MAY LEAD TO HEAD GASKET PROBLEM.. *AK

Jan 4, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND IS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE . CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE MAY CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 4, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND IS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE . CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE MAY CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR WILL PULL FROM SIDE TO SIDE UNDER LIGHT BRAKING IF THE ROAD IS ROUGH. MUST FIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP CAR STRAIGHT UNDER BRAKING. ALSO, THE CAR WILL ALSO WANDER THE ROAD IF IT IS UNEVEN OR ROUGH. AGAIN THE DRIVER MUST FIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE DEALER HAS...

Dec 22, 2001 Power Train

CLUTCH PEDAL WILL RATTLE AT SPECIFIC LOW SPEEDS. *AK

Dec 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR WILL PULL FROM SIDE TO SIDE UNDER LIGHT BRAKING IF THE ROAD IS ROUGH. MUST FIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP CAR STRAIGHT UNDER BRAKING. ALSO, THE CAR WILL ALSO WANDER THE ROAD IF IT IS UNEVEN OR ROUGH. AGAIN THE DRIVER MUST FIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE DEALER HAS...

Dec 22, 2001 Power Train

CLUTCH PEDAL WILL RATTLE AT SPECIFIC LOW SPEEDS. *AK

Dec 10, 2001 Seat Belts

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 10, 2001 Seat Belts

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUBJECT: 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT, VEHICLE ID [XXX]. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Dec 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUBJECT: 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT, VEHICLE ID [XXX]. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Oct 31, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTIONED WITHIN SYSTEM , CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 31, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTIONED WITHIN SYSTEM , CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 6, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

WITH PARKING BRAKE IN 1ST AND EMERGENCY BRAKE UP, CAR ROLLED INTO ANOTHER CAR. I HAVE HAD THE CAR CHECKED BEFORE AT A FORD SERVICE DEALERSHIP CENTER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FINE.

Sep 6, 2001 Parking Brake

VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE UP AS PER OWNERS MANUAL, POSSIBLY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE UP AS PER OWNERS MANUAL, POSSIBLY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Sep 6, 2001 Parking Brake

VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE UP AS PER OWNERS MANUAL, POSSIBLY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE UP AS PER OWNERS MANUAL, POSSIBLY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Sep 6, 2001 Parking Brake

VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE UP AS PER OWNERS MANUAL, POSSIBLY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE UP AS PER OWNERS MANUAL, POSSIBLY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Sep 6, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

WITH PARKING BRAKE IN 1ST AND EMERGENCY BRAKE UP, CAR ROLLED INTO ANOTHER CAR. I HAVE HAD THE CAR CHECKED BEFORE AT A FORD SERVICE DEALERSHIP CENTER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FINE.

Sep 6, 2001 Parking Brake

VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE UP AS PER OWNERS MANUAL, POSSIBLY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE UP AS PER OWNERS MANUAL, POSSIBLY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Sep 6, 2001 Parking Brake

VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE UP AS PER OWNERS MANUAL, POSSIBLY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE UP AS PER OWNERS MANUAL, POSSIBLY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Sep 6, 2001 Parking Brake

VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE UP AS PER OWNERS MANUAL, POSSIBLY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE UP AS PER OWNERS MANUAL, POSSIBLY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*JB

Sep 1, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS AT TIMES UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK INTO A DRIVE GEAR, THIS RENDERS VEHICLE USELESS UNTIL THE GEAR SHIFT IS MOVEABLE. YES THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.*AK

Sep 1, 2001 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE- MANUAL CARS WERE RECALLED BUT NOT AUTOMATICS. *AK

Sep 1, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS AT TIMES UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK INTO A DRIVE GEAR, THIS RENDERS VEHICLE USELESS UNTIL THE GEAR SHIFT IS MOVEABLE. YES THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.*AK

Sep 1, 2001 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE- MANUAL CARS WERE RECALLED BUT NOT AUTOMATICS. *AK

Aug 20, 2001 Power Train

A VIBRATION OCCURS WHEN UPSHIFTING. AT FIRST IT OCCURRED ONLY AT 43 MPH; HOWEVER, IT NOW OCCURS AROUND 30 MPH AS WELL AND HAS BECOME MORE PRONOUCED PARTICULARLY AT THE 43 MPH SHIFT POINT. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID IS AT NORMAL FULL LEVEL AND APPEARS TO BE OF NORMAL COLOR. WE HAVE ALSO CHEC...

Aug 20, 2001 Power Train

A VIBRATION OCCURS WHEN UPSHIFTING. AT FIRST IT OCCURRED ONLY AT 43 MPH; HOWEVER, IT NOW OCCURS AROUND 30 MPH AS WELL AND HAS BECOME MORE PRONOUCED PARTICULARLY AT THE 43 MPH SHIFT POINT. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID IS AT NORMAL FULL LEVEL AND APPEARS TO BE OF NORMAL COLOR. WE HAVE ALSO CHEC...

Aug 16, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH THEN STOPPING FOUND OUT THAT STEAM AND ENGINE COOLANT WAS COMING OUT. TOWED VEHICLE TO A NEAR SHOP, THEY NOTICED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD SPLIT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH THEN STOPPING FOUND OUT THAT STEAM AND ENGINE COOLANT WAS COMING OUT. TOWED VEHICLE TO A NEAR SHOP, THEY NOTICED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD SPLIT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH NEVER HONORED BY THE DEALER. FORD REPLACED (FIRED) THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THIS DEALERSHIP FOR DISHONEST PRACTICES. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED 5/97 WITH 13001 MILES ON IT WE PICKED UP THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AT TIME OF PURCHASE AS PER STATEMENT OF GENERA...

Jul 26, 2001 Equipment

THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH NEVER HONORED BY THE DEALER. FORD REPLACED (FIRED) THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THIS DEALERSHIP FOR DISHONEST PRACTICES. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED 5/97 WITH 13001 MILES ON IT WE PICKED UP THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AT TIME OF PURCHASE AS PER STATEMENT OF GENERA...

Jul 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH NEVER HONORED BY THE DEALER. FORD REPLACED (FIRED) THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THIS DEALERSHIP FOR DISHONEST PRACTICES. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED 5/97 WITH 13001 MILES ON IT WE PICKED UP THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AT TIME OF PURCHASE AS PER STATEMENT OF GENERA...

Jul 26, 2001 Equipment

THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH NEVER HONORED BY THE DEALER. FORD REPLACED (FIRED) THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THIS DEALERSHIP FOR DISHONEST PRACTICES. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED 5/97 WITH 13001 MILES ON IT WE PICKED UP THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AT TIME OF PURCHASE AS PER STATEMENT OF GENERA...

Jul 25, 2001 Seat Belts

IN 1999 AT 37,000 MILES THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. RECENTLY AT JUST UNDER 50,000 MILES THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, CAPITOL FORD AT 50,471 MILES. THE DEALER STATED THAT BECAUSE THE MILEAGE EXCEEDED 50,000 IT WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED UND...

Jul 25, 2001 Seat Belts

IN 1999 AT 37,000 MILES THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. RECENTLY AT JUST UNDER 50,000 MILES THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, CAPITOL FORD AT 50,471 MILES. THE DEALER STATED THAT BECAUSE THE MILEAGE EXCEEDED 50,000 IT WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED UND...

Jul 16, 2001 Suspension

REAR RIGHT SWAY BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK THE CONSUMER FEELS THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Jul 16, 2001 Suspension

REAR RIGHT SWAY BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK THE CONSUMER FEELS THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Jul 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FLUID. CONSUMER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FLUID. CONSUMER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITH 60,000 MILES ON VEHICLE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE BY DEALERSHIP. THEN 4,000 MILES LATER, TIMING GASKET BLEWOUT WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER SERVICE PROGRAM. THEN, WITH 68,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, IT STARTED VIBRATING WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX...

Jun 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WITH 60,000 MILES ON VEHICLE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE BY DEALERSHIP. THEN 4,000 MILES LATER, TIMING GASKET BLEWOUT WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER SERVICE PROGRAM. THEN, WITH 68,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, IT STARTED VIBRATING WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX...

Jun 13, 2001 Equipment

WITH 60,000 MILES ON VEHICLE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE BY DEALERSHIP. THEN 4,000 MILES LATER, TIMING GASKET BLEWOUT WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER SERVICE PROGRAM. THEN, WITH 68,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, IT STARTED VIBRATING WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX...

Jun 13, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITH 60,000 MILES ON VEHICLE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE BY DEALERSHIP. THEN 4,000 MILES LATER, TIMING GASKET BLEWOUT WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER SERVICE PROGRAM. THEN, WITH 68,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, IT STARTED VIBRATING WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX...

Jun 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WITH 60,000 MILES ON VEHICLE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE BY DEALERSHIP. THEN 4,000 MILES LATER, TIMING GASKET BLEWOUT WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER SERVICE PROGRAM. THEN, WITH 68,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, IT STARTED VIBRATING WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX...

Jun 13, 2001 Equipment

WITH 60,000 MILES ON VEHICLE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE BY DEALERSHIP. THEN 4,000 MILES LATER, TIMING GASKET BLEWOUT WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER SERVICE PROGRAM. THEN, WITH 68,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, IT STARTED VIBRATING WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX...

Jun 12, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RESTRAT AFTER BEING RELEASED. HAVE CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT RETRACTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 12, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RESTRAT AFTER BEING RELEASED. HAVE CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT RETRACTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

May 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ABS WILL TAKE LONGER TO ACTIVATE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC, AND THERE IS NO FIX. *AK

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. PEOPLE WITH 97 MUSTANGS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH THERE HEAD GASKETS CRACKING AND ENGINE LIGHTS COMING ON DUE TO ENGINE PROBLEMS. MINE ONLY HAS 44,900 MILES! DO SOMETHING. *AK

May 30, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. PEOPLE WITH 97 MUSTANGS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH THERE HEAD GASKETS CRACKING AND ENGINE LIGHTS COMING ON DUE TO ENGINE PROBLEMS. MINE ONLY HAS 44,900 MILES! DO SOMETHING. *AK

May 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ABS WILL TAKE LONGER TO ACTIVATE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC, AND THERE IS NO FIX. *AK

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. PEOPLE WITH 97 MUSTANGS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH THERE HEAD GASKETS CRACKING AND ENGINE LIGHTS COMING ON DUE TO ENGINE PROBLEMS. MINE ONLY HAS 44,900 MILES! DO SOMETHING. *AK

May 30, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. PEOPLE WITH 97 MUSTANGS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH THERE HEAD GASKETS CRACKING AND ENGINE LIGHTS COMING ON DUE TO ENGINE PROBLEMS. MINE ONLY HAS 44,900 MILES! DO SOMETHING. *AK

May 28, 2001 Seat Belts

SEATBELT RESTRAINT HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN AFTER BEING DIFFICULT TO RETRACT.*AK

May 28, 2001 Seat Belts

SEATBELT RESTRAINT HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN AFTER BEING DIFFICULT TO RETRACT.*AK

May 21, 2001 Suspension

THE VEHICLE WANDERS WHEN HITTING BUMPS IN THE ROAD, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE IS A SQUEAKY NOISE ON LEFT SIDE, COULD POSSIBLY BE SUSPENSION RELATED. NLM

May 21, 2001 Structure

THE CONVERTABLE TOP DOOR WINDOWS ARE MISALIGNED CAUSING AIR LEAKS AND WATER LEAKS. NLM

May 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE RIGHT FOG LAMP STOPPED WORKING. NLM

May 21, 2001 Suspension

THE VEHICLE WANDERS WHEN HITTING BUMPS IN THE ROAD, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE IS A SQUEAKY NOISE ON LEFT SIDE, COULD POSSIBLY BE SUSPENSION RELATED. NLM

May 21, 2001 Structure

THE CONVERTABLE TOP DOOR WINDOWS ARE MISALIGNED CAUSING AIR LEAKS AND WATER LEAKS. NLM

May 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE RIGHT FOG LAMP STOPPED WORKING. NLM

May 16, 2001 Suspension

THE TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED A LEAK WHILE DRIVING HOME ONE DAY. I ESTIMATE 1 QUART OF FLUID WAS LOST. I FILLED IT UP BUT MAJOR GEAR WEAR HAD ALREADY HAPPENED (COULD HEAR WHINE FROM THEN ON). THE LEAK COULD NOT BE FOUND AND SEALED ITSELF. MONTHS LATER THE MAIN INPUT SHAFT EXPLODED WHILE CRUISING AT...

May 16, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED A LEAK WHILE DRIVING HOME ONE DAY. I ESTIMATE 1 QUART OF FLUID WAS LOST. I FILLED IT UP BUT MAJOR GEAR WEAR HAD ALREADY HAPPENED (COULD HEAR WHINE FROM THEN ON). THE LEAK COULD NOT BE FOUND AND SEALED ITSELF. MONTHS LATER THE MAIN INPUT SHAFT EXPLODED WHILE CRUISING AT...

May 16, 2001 Suspension

THE TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED A LEAK WHILE DRIVING HOME ONE DAY. I ESTIMATE 1 QUART OF FLUID WAS LOST. I FILLED IT UP BUT MAJOR GEAR WEAR HAD ALREADY HAPPENED (COULD HEAR WHINE FROM THEN ON). THE LEAK COULD NOT BE FOUND AND SEALED ITSELF. MONTHS LATER THE MAIN INPUT SHAFT EXPLODED WHILE CRUISING AT...

May 16, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED A LEAK WHILE DRIVING HOME ONE DAY. I ESTIMATE 1 QUART OF FLUID WAS LOST. I FILLED IT UP BUT MAJOR GEAR WEAR HAD ALREADY HAPPENED (COULD HEAR WHINE FROM THEN ON). THE LEAK COULD NOT BE FOUND AND SEALED ITSELF. MONTHS LATER THE MAIN INPUT SHAFT EXPLODED WHILE CRUISING AT...

May 8, 2001 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE AS RESULT OF REAR END COLLISON. *AK

May 8, 2001 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE AS RESULT OF REAR END COLLISON. *AK

Apr 6, 2001 Suspension

REAR SWAY BAR SNAPPED AT 32000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 6, 2001 Suspension

REAR SWAY BAR SNAPPED AT 32000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT TIMING GASKET FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT FROM 3.8L V6 ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT TIMING GASKET FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT FROM 3.8L V6 ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ERUPTED AND LOST ALL COOLANT WITHIN 30 SECONDS WHILE TRAVELLING THE SPEED LIMIT, UPHILL. A LARGE CLOUD OF COOLANT/MIST ENVELOPED THE CAR FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BLOCKED VISION OF THE VEHICLE BEHIND OURS. *AK

Apr 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ERUPTED AND LOST ALL COOLANT WITHIN 30 SECONDS WHILE TRAVELLING THE SPEED LIMIT, UPHILL. A LARGE CLOUD OF COOLANT/MIST ENVELOPED THE CAR FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BLOCKED VISION OF THE VEHICLE BEHIND OURS. *AK

Mar 15, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT JAMS IN GUIDE OVER DRIVERS SHOULDER BY FOLDING OVER AND BECOMMING TOO WIDE FOR THE GUIDE SLOT. THIS RENDERS THE SEATBELT USELESS IN A CRASH. FORD MOTOR CO AND DEALER HAVE IGNORED MY REQUESTS TO MAKE THE REPAIR. IT IS VERY DANGEROIUS.

Mar 15, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT JAMS IN GUIDE OVER DRIVERS SHOULDER BY FOLDING OVER AND BECOMMING TOO WIDE FOR THE GUIDE SLOT. THIS RENDERS THE SEATBELT USELESS IN A CRASH. FORD MOTOR CO AND DEALER HAVE IGNORED MY REQUESTS TO MAKE THE REPAIR. IT IS VERY DANGEROIUS.

Mar 8, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT WON'T GO OFF ANDBEPS FOR NO REASON I KNOW OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 8, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT WON'T GO OFF ANDBEPS FOR NO REASON I KNOW OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 7, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

PAINT PEELS OFF DOWN TO BARE METAL AND WILL RUST IF NOT REPLACED. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED.

Mar 7, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

PAINT PEELS OFF DOWN TO BARE METAL AND WILL RUST IF NOT REPLACED. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED.

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTIFREEZE DRIPS OUT FROM DEFECTIVE TIMING COVER, AND STARTS CAUSING A BURNING SMELL, AND SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. CONSUMER FEELS FUMES ARE DANGEROUS. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTIFREEZE DRIPS OUT FROM DEFECTIVE TIMING COVER, AND STARTS CAUSING A BURNING SMELL, AND SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. CONSUMER FEELS FUMES ARE DANGEROUS. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Parking Brake

1/11/98 PARKING BRAKE FAILED WHILE PARKED ON INCLINE AND IN FIRST GEAR. CAR ROLLED DOWN DRIVEWAY INTO LAWN AND HIT MAILBOX. WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND DEALER COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR DAMAGES TO BUMPER AND TO MAILBOX. 12/1/2000 RECIEVED SAFETY RECALL 00S37 WHICH DESCRIBES THIS SI...

Feb 19, 2001 Parking Brake

1/11/98 PARKING BRAKE FAILED WHILE PARKED ON INCLINE AND IN FIRST GEAR. CAR ROLLED DOWN DRIVEWAY INTO LAWN AND HIT MAILBOX. WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND DEALER COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR DAMAGES TO BUMPER AND TO MAILBOX. 12/1/2000 RECIEVED SAFETY RECALL 00S37 WHICH DESCRIBES THIS SI...

Jan 29, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT BACK TO ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER USEAGE. TOOK TO DEALER , AND MECHANIC INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG AFTER PUTTING BELTS BACK. HAS SINCE REAPPEARED A WEEK LATER. *AK

Jan 29, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT BACK TO ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER USEAGE. TOOK TO DEALER , AND MECHANIC INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG AFTER PUTTING BELTS BACK. HAS SINCE REAPPEARED A WEEK LATER. *AK

Jan 19, 2001 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR PANEL, SPOILER, AND BUMPER, CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF RECALL 00V349, AND PAID FOR THE REPAIRS HIMSELF, CAUSING THE TRADE IN VALUE OF THE VEHICLE TO GO DOWN. *SLC THE VEHICLES TIRE TREAD APPEARED TO BE SEPARATING. NLM

Jan 19, 2001 Tires

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR PANEL, SPOILER, AND BUMPER, CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF RECALL 00V349, AND PAID FOR THE REPAIRS HIMSELF, CAUSING THE TRADE IN VALUE OF THE VEHICLE TO GO DOWN. *SLC THE VEHICLES TIRE TREAD APPEARED TO BE SEPARATING. NLM

Jan 19, 2001 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR PANEL, SPOILER, AND BUMPER, CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF RECALL 00V349, AND PAID FOR THE REPAIRS HIMSELF, CAUSING THE TRADE IN VALUE OF THE VEHICLE TO GO DOWN. *SLC THE VEHICLES TIRE TREAD APPEARED TO BE SEPARATING. NLM

Jan 19, 2001 Tires

PARKING BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR PANEL, SPOILER, AND BUMPER, CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF RECALL 00V349, AND PAID FOR THE REPAIRS HIMSELF, CAUSING THE TRADE IN VALUE OF THE VEHICLE TO GO DOWN. *SLC THE VEHICLES TIRE TREAD APPEARED TO BE SEPARATING. NLM

Jan 5, 2001 Parking Brake

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR A FAULTY EMERGENCY BRAKE ACCORDING TO YOUR RECORDS, BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO CONTACT ME TO INFORM ME OF THIS FACT. *AK

Jan 5, 2001 Parking Brake

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR A FAULTY EMERGENCY BRAKE ACCORDING TO YOUR RECORDS, BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO CONTACT ME TO INFORM ME OF THIS FACT. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT HAS ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM WITH RETRACTING. IT HAS NOW BEEN PULLED OUT ALL THE WAY AND WILL NOT GO BACK IN. IT CANNOT BE USED IN THIS CONDITION AS IT POSES A SAFETY PROBLEM. DEALER HAS SAID A NEW SEAT BELT RETRACTING UNIT IS REQUIRED AND IT IS $90 PLUS $127.50 TO INSTALL. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT HAS ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM WITH RETRACTING. IT HAS NOW BEEN PULLED OUT ALL THE WAY AND WILL NOT GO BACK IN. IT CANNOT BE USED IN THIS CONDITION AS IT POSES A SAFETY PROBLEM. DEALER HAS SAID A NEW SEAT BELT RETRACTING UNIT IS REQUIRED AND IT IS $90 PLUS $127.50 TO INSTALL. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting Fire

A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 1987-1993 MUSTANG GT'S, WHEN DRIVING WITH THE FOG LIGHTS ON, THE WIRING AT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH CAN NOT HANDLE THE POWER, AND WILL MELT DOWN CAUSING A POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE. THE PROBLEM IS SO COMMON THAT AFTERMARKET SUPPLIERS CARRY A PLUG AND PIGTAIL FOR THESE VEHICLES. HERE...

Dec 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting Fire

A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 1987-1993 MUSTANG GT'S, WHEN DRIVING WITH THE FOG LIGHTS ON, THE WIRING AT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH CAN NOT HANDLE THE POWER, AND WILL MELT DOWN CAUSING A POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE. THE PROBLEM IS SO COMMON THAT AFTERMARKET SUPPLIERS CARRY A PLUG AND PIGTAIL FOR THESE VEHICLES. HERE...

Dec 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING AND WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, DRIVER WAS KILLED IN ACCIDENT ALONG WITH 1 OTHER INJURY, FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT EXPERIENCE DEPLOYMENT, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY AN ATTORNEY THAT IF AIR BAGS WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED, THE DRIVER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN KILLED. *SLC

Dec 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING AND WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, DRIVER WAS KILLED IN ACCIDENT ALONG WITH 1 OTHER INJURY, FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT EXPERIENCE DEPLOYMENT, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY AN ATTORNEY THAT IF AIR BAGS WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED, THE DRIVER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN KILLED. *SLC

Dec 4, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BADLY WORN FROM SHARP PLASTIC COVER AND SHARP SPRING ROLLER, NOT APPARANT UNLESS BELT PULLED OUT (DIRVER WOULD NOT NORMALLY NOTICE). *AK

Dec 4, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BADLY WORN FROM SHARP PLASTIC COVER AND SHARP SPRING ROLLER, NOT APPARANT UNLESS BELT PULLED OUT (DIRVER WOULD NOT NORMALLY NOTICE). *AK

Nov 22, 2000 Seat Belts

I PURCHASED THE FORD MUSTANG COBRA DURING JULY, 1997, AND CURRENTLY HAVE 16,850 MILES. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS WORN AT THE POING WHERE IT RETRACTS INTO THE FLOOR SUCH THAT IT MAY BREAK AT ANY TIME, ESPECIALLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. BECAUSE OF THE WEAR LOCATION ON THIS SEATBELT, IT WO...

Nov 22, 2000 Seat Belts

I PURCHASED THE FORD MUSTANG COBRA DURING JULY, 1997, AND CURRENTLY HAVE 16,850 MILES. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS WORN AT THE POING WHERE IT RETRACTS INTO THE FLOOR SUCH THAT IT MAY BREAK AT ANY TIME, ESPECIALLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. BECAUSE OF THE WEAR LOCATION ON THIS SEATBELT, IT WO...

Nov 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL IS FOR MUSTANGS MADE PRIOR TO DEC. 31, 1996 ALTHOUGH LATER MORE RECENT MODELS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL IS FOR MUSTANGS MADE PRIOR TO DEC. 31, 1996 ALTHOUGH LATER MORE RECENT MODELS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 10, 2000 Parking Brake Crash

I FEEL THAT THE MOUNTING BRACKET WHERE THE TEETH ON THE HAND/PARKING BRAKE MESH IS TOO THIN. THUS THE AMOUNT OF FRICTION CAUSED BY THE WEIGHT OF THE FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK SWAYS ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO DISLODGE AND BECOME DISENGAGED. *AK

Nov 10, 2000 Parking Brake Crash

I FEEL THAT THE MOUNTING BRACKET WHERE THE TEETH ON THE HAND/PARKING BRAKE MESH IS TOO THIN. THUS THE AMOUNT OF FRICTION CAUSED BY THE WEIGHT OF THE FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK SWAYS ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO DISLODGE AND BECOME DISENGAGED. *AK

Nov 7, 2000 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE HAS NOT HELD SINCE FIRST BOUGHT CAR AUG 99, I THOUGHT IT WAS MY FAULT NOT GETTING INTO PLACE. TWO WEEKS AGO IT DID IT AGAIN HERE AT WORK. I HAVE NOW IN SHOP, BUT WAS TOLD TODAY FORD DOESN'T HAVE PARTS MANUFACTURED TO FIX IT SO I CAN COME GET IT TILL THE DEALER HEARS FROM FORD.*AK

Nov 7, 2000 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE HAS NOT HELD SINCE FIRST BOUGHT CAR AUG 99, I THOUGHT IT WAS MY FAULT NOT GETTING INTO PLACE. TWO WEEKS AGO IT DID IT AGAIN HERE AT WORK. I HAVE NOW IN SHOP, BUT WAS TOLD TODAY FORD DOESN'T HAVE PARTS MANUFACTURED TO FIX IT SO I CAN COME GET IT TILL THE DEALER HEARS FROM FORD.*AK

Nov 6, 2000 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE SLIPS REGULARLY. HAD IT ADJUSTED ONCE, BUT STILL SLIPS. MUST KEEP CAR IN GEAR TO ENSURE IT DOESN'T ROLL AWAY.*AK

Nov 6, 2000 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE SLIPS REGULARLY. HAD IT ADJUSTED ONCE, BUT STILL SLIPS. MUST KEEP CAR IN GEAR TO ENSURE IT DOESN'T ROLL AWAY.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Wheels

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WHEEL BECAME UNDONE, ROLLED OFF VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Wheels

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WHEEL BECAME UNDONE, ROLLED OFF VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 27, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 16, 2000 Structure Crash

AT COMPLETE STOP - HIT FROM BEHIND - MECHANIC DOING REPAIRS STATED THERE ARE NO SAFETY BRACKETS UNDER THE CAR - THE CAR & DOORS BUCKLED ON IMPACT. DO CONVERTIBLES HAVE TO HAVE EXTRA SAFETY BRACKETS INSTALLED UNDER THE FRAME?( DOT NUMBER: )

Oct 16, 2000 Structure Crash

AT COMPLETE STOP - HIT FROM BEHIND - MECHANIC DOING REPAIRS STATED THERE ARE NO SAFETY BRACKETS UNDER THE CAR - THE CAR & DOORS BUCKLED ON IMPACT. DO CONVERTIBLES HAVE TO HAVE EXTRA SAFETY BRACKETS INSTALLED UNDER THE FRAME?( DOT NUMBER: )

Sep 14, 2000 Electrical System

USED WRONG KEY IN IGNITION AND IT BLEW UP THE IGNITION SYSTEM. HAD KEY MADE AT A LOCAL HARDWARE STORE. AFTER 4 WEEKS OF FORD PROMISING ASSISTANCE-THEY DENIED IT. TRYING A WRONG KEY SHOULD NOT CAUSE THE MODULE AND TRANSCEIVER TO GO BAD. FOLLOWED RECOVERY PROCEDURE IN OWNERS MANUAL BUT CAR STILL WOULD...

Sep 14, 2000 Electrical System

USED WRONG KEY IN IGNITION AND IT BLEW UP THE IGNITION SYSTEM. HAD KEY MADE AT A LOCAL HARDWARE STORE. AFTER 4 WEEKS OF FORD PROMISING ASSISTANCE-THEY DENIED IT. TRYING A WRONG KEY SHOULD NOT CAUSE THE MODULE AND TRANSCEIVER TO GO BAD. FOLLOWED RECOVERY PROCEDURE IN OWNERS MANUAL BUT CAR STILL WOULD...

Sep 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE DEALER THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THEY ADVISED THAT WOULD ON TURN THE ROTORS INSTEAD OF REPLACING. APROX. 7000 MILES LATER THE VIBRATION RETURNED.IT WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE...

Sep 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE DEALER THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THEY ADVISED THAT WOULD ON TURN THE ROTORS INSTEAD OF REPLACING. APROX. 7000 MILES LATER THE VIBRATION RETURNED.IT WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE...

Aug 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WE ARE AWARE OF YOU PREVIOUS RELEASE REGARDING THE FORD SVT BRAKE LINES AND WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR INVESTIGATION AND IF IT WAS A THIRD PARTY EVALUATING

Aug 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WE ARE AWARE OF YOU PREVIOUS RELEASE REGARDING THE FORD SVT BRAKE LINES AND WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR INVESTIGATION AND IF IT WAS A THIRD PARTY EVALUATING

Aug 28, 2000 Power Train Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE WITH THE GEAR INDICATOR STILL IN PARK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE HOUSE. *AK

Aug 28, 2000 Power Train Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE WITH THE GEAR INDICATOR STILL IN PARK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE HOUSE. *AK

Aug 24, 2000 Tires Crash

THIS WAS RENTAL CAR FROM HERTZ, THAT HAD ONLY 2000 MILES AT TIME OF RENTAL, ON FEB 2, 1997. I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TIRES TO HERTZ THE FIRST DAY OF RENTAL BECAUSE THE TIRES COULD BARELY DRIVE WHEN THE GROUND WAS WET. I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON MARCH 9, 1997 AND THE POLICE REPORT REFLECTS THAT THE ACCIDENT...

Aug 24, 2000 Tires Crash

THIS WAS RENTAL CAR FROM HERTZ, THAT HAD ONLY 2000 MILES AT TIME OF RENTAL, ON FEB 2, 1997. I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TIRES TO HERTZ THE FIRST DAY OF RENTAL BECAUSE THE TIRES COULD BARELY DRIVE WHEN THE GROUND WAS WET. I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON MARCH 9, 1997 AND THE POLICE REPORT REFLECTS THAT THE ACCIDENT...

Aug 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GRINDS GOING INTO 2ND GEAR AND POPS OUT OF REVERSE ALMOST ALL COBRA OWNERS I HAVE TALKED WITH HAS THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE T-45 TRANSMISSION DEALER CAN'T REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM SO NO FIX IS POSSIBLE

Aug 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, TIMING GASKET CAP, AND ENGINE ITSELF ALL FAILED ON A 1997 FORD MUSTANG LX COUPE

Aug 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GRINDS GOING INTO 2ND GEAR AND POPS OUT OF REVERSE ALMOST ALL COBRA OWNERS I HAVE TALKED WITH HAS THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE T-45 TRANSMISSION DEALER CAN'T REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM SO NO FIX IS POSSIBLE

Aug 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, TIMING GASKET CAP, AND ENGINE ITSELF ALL FAILED ON A 1997 FORD MUSTANG LX COUPE

Aug 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1. SPARK PLUG WIRE CLAMPS NOT STAYING CONNECTED TO SPARK PLUGS CAUSING ARCING AND DAMAGE TO 5 SPARK PLUG WIRES. 2. RUPTURE OF COOLANT CROSSOVER TUBE ON FRONT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD RESULTED IN ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF COOLANT ON ABOUT A ONE BLOCK LENGTH OF ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH. RECALL 97M91 HAD BEE...

Aug 17, 2000 Electrical System

1. SPARK PLUG WIRE CLAMPS NOT STAYING CONNECTED TO SPARK PLUGS CAUSING ARCING AND DAMAGE TO 5 SPARK PLUG WIRES. 2. RUPTURE OF COOLANT CROSSOVER TUBE ON FRONT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD RESULTED IN ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF COOLANT ON ABOUT A ONE BLOCK LENGTH OF ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH. RECALL 97M91 HAD BEE...

Aug 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1. SPARK PLUG WIRE CLAMPS NOT STAYING CONNECTED TO SPARK PLUGS CAUSING ARCING AND DAMAGE TO 5 SPARK PLUG WIRES. 2. RUPTURE OF COOLANT CROSSOVER TUBE ON FRONT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD RESULTED IN ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF COOLANT ON ABOUT A ONE BLOCK LENGTH OF ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH. RECALL 97M91 HAD BEE...

Aug 17, 2000 Electrical System

1. SPARK PLUG WIRE CLAMPS NOT STAYING CONNECTED TO SPARK PLUGS CAUSING ARCING AND DAMAGE TO 5 SPARK PLUG WIRES. 2. RUPTURE OF COOLANT CROSSOVER TUBE ON FRONT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD RESULTED IN ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF COOLANT ON ABOUT A ONE BLOCK LENGTH OF ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH. RECALL 97M91 HAD BEE...

Jul 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN RAINING AND/OR ROAD IS WET. DEALERSHIP WHERE SERVICED SAYS "THIS IS NORMAL". *AK

Jul 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN RAINING AND/OR ROAD IS WET. DEALERSHIP WHERE SERVICED SAYS "THIS IS NORMAL". *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE BROKE DOWN FROM ENGINE STALLING. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THROUGH THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99B29. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TIMING GASKET COVER. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE BROKE DOWN FROM ENGINE STALLING. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THROUGH THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99B29. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TIMING GASKET COVER. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE BROKE DOWN FROM ENGINE STALLING. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THROUGH THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99B29. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TIMING GASKET COVER. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE BROKE DOWN FROM ENGINE STALLING. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THROUGH THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99B29. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TIMING GASKET COVER. *AK

Jul 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER IS ALSO LEAKING AND SAW ON THE INTERNET THAT THAT CAN ALSO CAUSE MAJOR DAMAGE. *AK

Jul 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER IS ALSO LEAKING AND SAW ON THE INTERNET THAT THAT CAN ALSO CAUSE MAJOR DAMAGE. *AK

Jun 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING COOLANT DUE TO THE FAULTY TIMING VALVE GASKET. *SLC

Jun 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING COOLANT DUE TO THE FAULTY TIMING VALVE GASKET. *SLC

May 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A COOLANT LEAK. NLM

May 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A COOLANT LEAK. NLM

May 10, 2000 Suspension

SUSPENSION-SWAY BAR - THE BOLT FOR THE SWAY BAR HAS SHEARED OFF. I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THIS OCCURRED EXCEPT THAT I WAS STOPPED, TURNED TO MAKE A U-TURN AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. AFTER THAT I BEGAN TO HEAR THIS NOISE HITTING MY CAR I THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE OR JACK IN THE TRUNK. I HAVE FOUND IT TO BE THE...

May 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

SUSPENSION-SWAY BAR - THE BOLT FOR THE SWAY BAR HAS SHEARED OFF. I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THIS OCCURRED EXCEPT THAT I WAS STOPPED, TURNED TO MAKE A U-TURN AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. AFTER THAT I BEGAN TO HEAR THIS NOISE HITTING MY CAR I THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE OR JACK IN THE TRUNK. I HAVE FOUND IT TO BE THE...

May 10, 2000 Suspension

SUSPENSION-SWAY BAR - THE BOLT FOR THE SWAY BAR HAS SHEARED OFF. I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THIS OCCURRED EXCEPT THAT I WAS STOPPED, TURNED TO MAKE A U-TURN AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. AFTER THAT I BEGAN TO HEAR THIS NOISE HITTING MY CAR I THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE OR JACK IN THE TRUNK. I HAVE FOUND IT TO BE THE...

May 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

SUSPENSION-SWAY BAR - THE BOLT FOR THE SWAY BAR HAS SHEARED OFF. I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THIS OCCURRED EXCEPT THAT I WAS STOPPED, TURNED TO MAKE A U-TURN AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. AFTER THAT I BEGAN TO HEAR THIS NOISE HITTING MY CAR I THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE OR JACK IN THE TRUNK. I HAVE FOUND IT TO BE THE...

May 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PAINT CRACKING AND DELAMINATION ON HORIZONTAL SURFACES, MOSTLY HOOD. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY.*AK

May 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PAINT CRACKING AND DELAMINATION ON HORIZONTAL SURFACES, MOSTLY HOOD. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY.*AK

Apr 14, 2000 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. YH

Apr 14, 2000 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. YH

Mar 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PAINT IS PEELING OFF, DOWN TO THE SHEET METAL & RADIO MAKES HIGH PITCHED WHINE & STATIC.

Mar 22, 2000 Equipment

PAINT IS PEELING OFF, DOWN TO THE SHEET METAL & RADIO MAKES HIGH PITCHED WHINE & STATIC.

Mar 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PAINT IS PEELING OFF, DOWN TO THE SHEET METAL & RADIO MAKES HIGH PITCHED WHINE & STATIC.

Mar 22, 2000 Equipment

PAINT IS PEELING OFF, DOWN TO THE SHEET METAL & RADIO MAKES HIGH PITCHED WHINE & STATIC.

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEATER FAILED VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CRACKED THE ALUMINUM HEAD.*ET

Feb 7, 2000 Visibility

WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. *ET

Feb 7, 2000 Equipment

A/C FAILS DURING 100 DEGREE WEATHER.*ET

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEATER FAILED VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CRACKED THE ALUMINUM HEAD.*ET

Feb 7, 2000 Visibility

WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. *ET

Feb 7, 2000 Equipment

A/C FAILS DURING 100 DEGREE WEATHER.*ET

Dec 3, 1999 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET WAS BROKE WHEN I SAT DOWN. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR NO BREAKING. IT BROKE WITH NO PRESSURE ON IT.

Dec 3, 1999 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET WAS BROKE WHEN I SAT DOWN. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR NO BREAKING. IT BROKE WITH NO PRESSURE ON IT.

Dec 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPORTED ABS LIGHT CONTINUALLY ON; ABS CONTROL MODULE ORDERED 09/04/1999 (COST TO OWNER FOR PART: $600+). PART WAS RECEIVED AND TO BE INSTALLED 11/11/1999, HOWEVER, NEW PART WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND PART WAS RE-ORDERED. IN CHECKING, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH ABS--PART ESTIMATED AT $...

Dec 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPORTED ABS LIGHT CONTINUALLY ON; ABS CONTROL MODULE ORDERED 09/04/1999 (COST TO OWNER FOR PART: $600+). PART WAS RECEIVED AND TO BE INSTALLED 11/11/1999, HOWEVER, NEW PART WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND PART WAS RE-ORDERED. IN CHECKING, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH ABS--PART ESTIMATED AT $...

Nov 11, 1999 Structure

CONV FRAME IS CUTTING TOP(CAN BE EASILY SEEN), DEALER SAYS IS VANDALISM AND WILL NOT REPLACE, TOP SHOP SAYS IF REPLACE FRAME WILL DO SAME THING, DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR FRAME

Nov 11, 1999 Power Train

WHEN CLUTCH IS HOT, VEH IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO SECOND AND THIRD GEAR, I FOUND TWO TSB'S, DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND PROBLEM AND I ASKED THEM ABOUT THE TSB'S, THEY SAID THEY NEW OF NONE AND SAID THE FULLY RESEARCHED IT, NO ACTION WAS PERFORMED BY DEALERSHIP, LEARNING MY LESSON ABOUT BUYING A FOR...

Nov 11, 1999 Structure

CONV FRAME IS CUTTING TOP(CAN BE EASILY SEEN), DEALER SAYS IS VANDALISM AND WILL NOT REPLACE, TOP SHOP SAYS IF REPLACE FRAME WILL DO SAME THING, DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR FRAME

Nov 11, 1999 Power Train

WHEN CLUTCH IS HOT, VEH IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO SECOND AND THIRD GEAR, I FOUND TWO TSB'S, DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND PROBLEM AND I ASKED THEM ABOUT THE TSB'S, THEY SAID THEY NEW OF NONE AND SAID THE FULLY RESEARCHED IT, NO ACTION WAS PERFORMED BY DEALERSHIP, LEARNING MY LESSON ABOUT BUYING A FOR...

Nov 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE CAR, AND THE ENGINE KEEPS MISSING, CONSUMER TOOK IT TO FORD 5 TIMES AND PRIVATE MECHANIC 6 TIMES, NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT.*ET

Nov 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE CAR, AND THE ENGINE KEEPS MISSING, CONSUMER TOOK IT TO FORD 5 TIMES AND PRIVATE MECHANIC 6 TIMES, NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT.*ET

Oct 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY.

Oct 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

NO SUMMARY.

Oct 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY.

Oct 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

NO SUMMARY.

Oct 1, 1999 Steering Crash

CAR PURCHASED 9/97 FACTORY DELIVERY BRAKE PROBLEMS CONSTANTLY SQUEEKING METAL CLINGING, BOOT COVER NEVER LOCKS, TRANSMISSON FAILURE TWICE, LEAKS AROUND WINDOW SEALS

Oct 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Air Crash

CAR PURCHASED 9/97 FACTORY DELIVERY BRAKE PROBLEMS CONSTANTLY SQUEEKING METAL CLINGING, BOOT COVER NEVER LOCKS, TRANSMISSON FAILURE TWICE, LEAKS AROUND WINDOW SEALS

Oct 1, 1999 Power Train Crash

CAR PURCHASED 9/97 FACTORY DELIVERY BRAKE PROBLEMS CONSTANTLY SQUEEKING METAL CLINGING, BOOT COVER NEVER LOCKS, TRANSMISSON FAILURE TWICE, LEAKS AROUND WINDOW SEALS

Oct 1, 1999 Steering Crash

CAR PURCHASED 9/97 FACTORY DELIVERY BRAKE PROBLEMS CONSTANTLY SQUEEKING METAL CLINGING, BOOT COVER NEVER LOCKS, TRANSMISSON FAILURE TWICE, LEAKS AROUND WINDOW SEALS

Oct 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Air Crash

CAR PURCHASED 9/97 FACTORY DELIVERY BRAKE PROBLEMS CONSTANTLY SQUEEKING METAL CLINGING, BOOT COVER NEVER LOCKS, TRANSMISSON FAILURE TWICE, LEAKS AROUND WINDOW SEALS

Oct 1, 1999 Power Train Crash

CAR PURCHASED 9/97 FACTORY DELIVERY BRAKE PROBLEMS CONSTANTLY SQUEEKING METAL CLINGING, BOOT COVER NEVER LOCKS, TRANSMISSON FAILURE TWICE, LEAKS AROUND WINDOW SEALS

Sep 24, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS JAM, DON'T RETRACT, CAN'T PULL OUT TO PUT ON. SEAT BELT MATERIAL FOLDS OVER CAUSING DOUBLING OF FABRIC AND JAMMING IN GUIDE MECHANISM.

Sep 24, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS JAM, DON'T RETRACT, CAN'T PULL OUT TO PUT ON. SEAT BELT MATERIAL FOLDS OVER CAUSING DOUBLING OF FABRIC AND JAMMING IN GUIDE MECHANISM.

Aug 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 18, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE APPROX. 45MPH HOOD SUDDENLY POPPED OPEN. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER'S VIEW TO BE OBSCURED & COULD CAUSE A ACCIDENT. *AK

Aug 18, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE APPROX. 45MPH HOOD SUDDENLY POPPED OPEN. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER'S VIEW TO BE OBSCURED & COULD CAUSE A ACCIDENT. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT RETRACT. THE BELT IS HANGING OUT OF MECHANISM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT RETRACT. THE BELT IS HANGING OUT OF MECHANISM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND CONSUMER HAD TO ADD COOLANT INTO VEHICLE DUE TO A LEAK WITHIN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND CONSUMER HAD TO ADD COOLANT INTO VEHICLE DUE TO A LEAK WITHIN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND CONSUMER HAD TO ADD COOLANT INTO VEHICLE DUE TO A LEAK WITHIN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND CONSUMER HAD TO ADD COOLANT INTO VEHICLE DUE TO A LEAK WITHIN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Power Train

I PULL INTO MY GARAGE TO RETREIVE SOMETHING FROM ON TOP OF MY WASHING MACHINE. I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND BEGAN TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON AT THIS TIME. I WAS ABOUT 3/4 OUT OF THE CAR STANDING WITH ONLY MY RIGHT FOOT STILL INSIDE . WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR BEGIN TO BACK OUT...

Aug 2, 1999 Power Train

I PULL INTO MY GARAGE TO RETREIVE SOMETHING FROM ON TOP OF MY WASHING MACHINE. I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND BEGAN TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON AT THIS TIME. I WAS ABOUT 3/4 OUT OF THE CAR STANDING WITH ONLY MY RIGHT FOOT STILL INSIDE . WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR BEGIN TO BACK OUT...

Jul 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY

Jul 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY

Jul 7, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK LEVELED OUT AND CAUSED DRIVER'S SEAT TO MOVE FRONTWARD UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. DLR REPLACED SEAT TRACK. PROBLEM REOCCURRED. ALSO TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Power Train

DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK LEVELED OUT AND CAUSED DRIVER'S SEAT TO MOVE FRONTWARD UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. DLR REPLACED SEAT TRACK. PROBLEM REOCCURRED. ALSO TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK LEVELED OUT AND CAUSED DRIVER'S SEAT TO MOVE FRONTWARD UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. DLR REPLACED SEAT TRACK. PROBLEM REOCCURRED. ALSO TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Power Train

DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK LEVELED OUT AND CAUSED DRIVER'S SEAT TO MOVE FRONTWARD UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. DLR REPLACED SEAT TRACK. PROBLEM REOCCURRED. ALSO TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND A FIRE STARTED BY A DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT WIRE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND A FIRE STARTED BY A DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT WIRE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Electrical System

FIRST THE CAR HAD TO BE REPAINTED. THEN THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. NEXT THE WHOLE REAREND HAD TO BE REBUILT BECAUSE THE PINION AND PINION BEARING WENT BAD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN YOU'RE ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IT IS HARD TO GET INTO 5TH GEA...

Jun 1, 1999 Power Train

FIRST THE CAR HAD TO BE REPAINTED. THEN THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. NEXT THE WHOLE REAREND HAD TO BE REBUILT BECAUSE THE PINION AND PINION BEARING WENT BAD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN YOU'RE ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IT IS HARD TO GET INTO 5TH GEA...

Jun 1, 1999 Electrical System

FIRST THE CAR HAD TO BE REPAINTED. THEN THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. NEXT THE WHOLE REAREND HAD TO BE REBUILT BECAUSE THE PINION AND PINION BEARING WENT BAD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN YOU'RE ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IT IS HARD TO GET INTO 5TH GEA...

Jun 1, 1999 Electrical System

FIRST THE CAR HAD TO BE REPAINTED. THEN THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. NEXT THE WHOLE REAREND HAD TO BE REBUILT BECAUSE THE PINION AND PINION BEARING WENT BAD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN YOU'RE ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IT IS HARD TO GET INTO 5TH GEA...

Jun 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

FIRST THE CAR HAD TO BE REPAINTED. THEN THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. NEXT THE WHOLE REAREND HAD TO BE REBUILT BECAUSE THE PINION AND PINION BEARING WENT BAD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN YOU'RE ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IT IS HARD TO GET INTO 5TH GEA...

Jun 1, 1999 Electrical System

FIRST THE CAR HAD TO BE REPAINTED. THEN THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. NEXT THE WHOLE REAREND HAD TO BE REBUILT BECAUSE THE PINION AND PINION BEARING WENT BAD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN YOU'RE ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IT IS HARD TO GET INTO 5TH GEA...

Jun 1, 1999 Power Train

FIRST THE CAR HAD TO BE REPAINTED. THEN THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. NEXT THE WHOLE REAREND HAD TO BE REBUILT BECAUSE THE PINION AND PINION BEARING WENT BAD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN YOU'RE ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IT IS HARD TO GET INTO 5TH GEA...

Jun 1, 1999 Electrical System

FIRST THE CAR HAD TO BE REPAINTED. THEN THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. NEXT THE WHOLE REAREND HAD TO BE REBUILT BECAUSE THE PINION AND PINION BEARING WENT BAD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN YOU'RE ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IT IS HARD TO GET INTO 5TH GEA...

Jun 1, 1999 Electrical System

FIRST THE CAR HAD TO BE REPAINTED. THEN THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. NEXT THE WHOLE REAREND HAD TO BE REBUILT BECAUSE THE PINION AND PINION BEARING WENT BAD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN YOU'RE ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IT IS HARD TO GET INTO 5TH GEA...

Jun 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

FIRST THE CAR HAD TO BE REPAINTED. THEN THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. NEXT THE WHOLE REAREND HAD TO BE REBUILT BECAUSE THE PINION AND PINION BEARING WENT BAD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN YOU'RE ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IT IS HARD TO GET INTO 5TH GEA...

May 25, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING/BRAKE BOOSTER HOSE REPLACED, NOW STRONG VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL AND AT BRAKE BOOSTER, AND LOUD AUDIBLE HUM, NO NOISE/VIBRATION PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT, DEALER SAYS NEW LINE DIFFERENT THAN ORIGINAL BUT IS ONLY REPLACMENT AND CAN DO NOTHING FURTHER - I'M CONCERNED THAT VIBRATION MAY CAUSE...

May 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER STEERING/BRAKE BOOSTER HOSE REPLACED, NOW STRONG VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL AND AT BRAKE BOOSTER, AND LOUD AUDIBLE HUM, NO NOISE/VIBRATION PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT, DEALER SAYS NEW LINE DIFFERENT THAN ORIGINAL BUT IS ONLY REPLACMENT AND CAN DO NOTHING FURTHER - I'M CONCERNED THAT VIBRATION MAY CAUSE...

May 25, 1999 Steering

ALL 4 TIRES "DRY ROTTED" OR CRACKED WHERE SIDEWALL MEETS TREAD, BFG REP SAYS NOT A PROBLEM UNTIL BELT IS SHOWING THROUGH SIDEWALL, OFFERED "GOOD WILL" 25% OF COST TO REPLACE - I'M CONCERNED THAT TIRE FAILURE MAY OCCUR( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/45 17 )

May 25, 1999 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES "DRY ROTTED" OR CRACKED WHERE SIDEWALL MEETS TREAD, BFG REP SAYS NOT A PROBLEM UNTIL BELT IS SHOWING THROUGH SIDEWALL, OFFERED "GOOD WILL" 25% OF COST TO REPLACE - I'M CONCERNED THAT TIRE FAILURE MAY OCCUR( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/45 17 )

May 25, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING/BRAKE BOOSTER HOSE REPLACED, NOW STRONG VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL AND AT BRAKE BOOSTER, AND LOUD AUDIBLE HUM, NO NOISE/VIBRATION PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT, DEALER SAYS NEW LINE DIFFERENT THAN ORIGINAL BUT IS ONLY REPLACMENT AND CAN DO NOTHING FURTHER - I'M CONCERNED THAT VIBRATION MAY CAUSE...

May 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER STEERING/BRAKE BOOSTER HOSE REPLACED, NOW STRONG VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL AND AT BRAKE BOOSTER, AND LOUD AUDIBLE HUM, NO NOISE/VIBRATION PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT, DEALER SAYS NEW LINE DIFFERENT THAN ORIGINAL BUT IS ONLY REPLACMENT AND CAN DO NOTHING FURTHER - I'M CONCERNED THAT VIBRATION MAY CAUSE...

May 25, 1999 Steering

ALL 4 TIRES "DRY ROTTED" OR CRACKED WHERE SIDEWALL MEETS TREAD, BFG REP SAYS NOT A PROBLEM UNTIL BELT IS SHOWING THROUGH SIDEWALL, OFFERED "GOOD WILL" 25% OF COST TO REPLACE - I'M CONCERNED THAT TIRE FAILURE MAY OCCUR( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/45 17 )

May 25, 1999 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES "DRY ROTTED" OR CRACKED WHERE SIDEWALL MEETS TREAD, BFG REP SAYS NOT A PROBLEM UNTIL BELT IS SHOWING THROUGH SIDEWALL, OFFERED "GOOD WILL" 25% OF COST TO REPLACE - I'M CONCERNED THAT TIRE FAILURE MAY OCCUR( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/45 17 )

May 11, 1999 Suspension

THE SWAY BAR BROKE DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDS, WHICH COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO DROP AND MAY RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 11, 1999 Suspension

THE SWAY BAR BROKE DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDS, WHICH COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO DROP AND MAY RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 9, 1999 Suspension

SUSPENSION PULLS TO THE LEFT. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR GRINDS. ENGINE LOSES POWER WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON. BRAKES PADS ON LEFT SIDE METAL TO METAL. SECOND BRAKE JOB. ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXISTAS.

May 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SUSPENSION PULLS TO THE LEFT. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR GRINDS. ENGINE LOSES POWER WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON. BRAKES PADS ON LEFT SIDE METAL TO METAL. SECOND BRAKE JOB. ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXISTAS.

May 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUSPENSION PULLS TO THE LEFT. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR GRINDS. ENGINE LOSES POWER WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON. BRAKES PADS ON LEFT SIDE METAL TO METAL. SECOND BRAKE JOB. ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXISTAS.

May 9, 1999 Power Train

SUSPENSION PULLS TO THE LEFT. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR GRINDS. ENGINE LOSES POWER WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON. BRAKES PADS ON LEFT SIDE METAL TO METAL. SECOND BRAKE JOB. ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXISTAS.

May 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SUSPENSION PULLS TO THE LEFT. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR GRINDS. ENGINE LOSES POWER WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON. BRAKES PADS ON LEFT SIDE METAL TO METAL. SECOND BRAKE JOB. ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXISTAS.

May 9, 1999 Suspension

SUSPENSION PULLS TO THE LEFT. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR GRINDS. ENGINE LOSES POWER WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON. BRAKES PADS ON LEFT SIDE METAL TO METAL. SECOND BRAKE JOB. ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXISTAS.

May 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SUSPENSION PULLS TO THE LEFT. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR GRINDS. ENGINE LOSES POWER WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON. BRAKES PADS ON LEFT SIDE METAL TO METAL. SECOND BRAKE JOB. ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXISTAS.

May 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUSPENSION PULLS TO THE LEFT. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR GRINDS. ENGINE LOSES POWER WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON. BRAKES PADS ON LEFT SIDE METAL TO METAL. SECOND BRAKE JOB. ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXISTAS.

May 9, 1999 Power Train

SUSPENSION PULLS TO THE LEFT. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR GRINDS. ENGINE LOSES POWER WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON. BRAKES PADS ON LEFT SIDE METAL TO METAL. SECOND BRAKE JOB. ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXISTAS.

May 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SUSPENSION PULLS TO THE LEFT. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR GRINDS. ENGINE LOSES POWER WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON. BRAKES PADS ON LEFT SIDE METAL TO METAL. SECOND BRAKE JOB. ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXISTAS.

Apr 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS SOME KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE AND VEHICLE IS STALLING. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS SOME KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE AND VEHICLE IS STALLING. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS SOME KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE AND VEHICLE IS STALLING. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS SOME KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE AND VEHICLE IS STALLING. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 15, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Apr 15, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Mar 30, 1999 Tires

THIS CAR HAS HAD 10 DEFECTS WITHIN THE PAST YEARS. NO SAFETY DEFECTS MENTION WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Mar 30, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THIS CAR HAS HAD 10 DEFECTS WITHIN THE PAST YEARS. NO SAFETY DEFECTS MENTION WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Mar 30, 1999 Tires

THIS CAR HAS HAD 10 DEFECTS WITHIN THE PAST YEARS. NO SAFETY DEFECTS MENTION WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Mar 30, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THIS CAR HAS HAD 10 DEFECTS WITHIN THE PAST YEARS. NO SAFETY DEFECTS MENTION WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Mar 29, 1999 Parking Brake

APPLYING PARKING BRAKE, SUDDENLY GIVES WAY. REPLACED, HELPED SOME. RARE, UNEXPECTED. MANY REPORTS IN NHTSA. DEALER CLAIMS CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. SAY FORD HAS NO INFORMATION ON PROBLEM. BAD IN SF,CA! *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Parking Brake

APPLYING PARKING BRAKE, SUDDENLY GIVES WAY. REPLACED, HELPED SOME. RARE, UNEXPECTED. MANY REPORTS IN NHTSA. DEALER CLAIMS CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. SAY FORD HAS NO INFORMATION ON PROBLEM. BAD IN SF,CA! *AK

Mar 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 27, 1999 Power Train

@ 7000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY WENT OUT & HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT 14000 MILES FRONT END MISALIGNED, NEEDED 2 NEW FRONT TIRES & ALIGNMENT, @ 21000 MILES DRIVERS WINDOW QUIT, @ 21797 BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING NEEDED REPLACEMENT PADS,@ 21000 MILES ENGINE STARTED SPARK KNOCKING & CONTINUES TO DATE. 5...

Mar 27, 1999 Suspension

@ 7000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY WENT OUT & HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT 14000 MILES FRONT END MISALIGNED, NEEDED 2 NEW FRONT TIRES & ALIGNMENT, @ 21000 MILES DRIVERS WINDOW QUIT, @ 21797 BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING NEEDED REPLACEMENT PADS,@ 21000 MILES ENGINE STARTED SPARK KNOCKING & CONTINUES TO DATE. 5...

Mar 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

@ 7000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY WENT OUT & HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT 14000 MILES FRONT END MISALIGNED, NEEDED 2 NEW FRONT TIRES & ALIGNMENT, @ 21000 MILES DRIVERS WINDOW QUIT, @ 21797 BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING NEEDED REPLACEMENT PADS,@ 21000 MILES ENGINE STARTED SPARK KNOCKING & CONTINUES TO DATE. 5...

Mar 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

@ 7000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY WENT OUT & HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT 14000 MILES FRONT END MISALIGNED, NEEDED 2 NEW FRONT TIRES & ALIGNMENT, @ 21000 MILES DRIVERS WINDOW QUIT, @ 21797 BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING NEEDED REPLACEMENT PADS,@ 21000 MILES ENGINE STARTED SPARK KNOCKING & CONTINUES TO DATE. 5...

Mar 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 27, 1999 Power Train

@ 7000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY WENT OUT & HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT 14000 MILES FRONT END MISALIGNED, NEEDED 2 NEW FRONT TIRES & ALIGNMENT, @ 21000 MILES DRIVERS WINDOW QUIT, @ 21797 BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING NEEDED REPLACEMENT PADS,@ 21000 MILES ENGINE STARTED SPARK KNOCKING & CONTINUES TO DATE. 5...

Mar 27, 1999 Suspension

@ 7000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY WENT OUT & HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT 14000 MILES FRONT END MISALIGNED, NEEDED 2 NEW FRONT TIRES & ALIGNMENT, @ 21000 MILES DRIVERS WINDOW QUIT, @ 21797 BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING NEEDED REPLACEMENT PADS,@ 21000 MILES ENGINE STARTED SPARK KNOCKING & CONTINUES TO DATE. 5...

Mar 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

@ 7000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY WENT OUT & HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT 14000 MILES FRONT END MISALIGNED, NEEDED 2 NEW FRONT TIRES & ALIGNMENT, @ 21000 MILES DRIVERS WINDOW QUIT, @ 21797 BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING NEEDED REPLACEMENT PADS,@ 21000 MILES ENGINE STARTED SPARK KNOCKING & CONTINUES TO DATE. 5...

Mar 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

@ 7000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY WENT OUT & HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT 14000 MILES FRONT END MISALIGNED, NEEDED 2 NEW FRONT TIRES & ALIGNMENT, @ 21000 MILES DRIVERS WINDOW QUIT, @ 21797 BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING NEEDED REPLACEMENT PADS,@ 21000 MILES ENGINE STARTED SPARK KNOCKING & CONTINUES TO DATE. 5...

Feb 22, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Feb 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Feb 22, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Feb 22, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Feb 22, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Feb 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Feb 22, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Feb 22, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR CALIPER GOT STUCK AND BURNED THROUGH REAR BRAKE PAD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR CALIPER GOT STUCK AND BURNED THROUGH REAR BRAKE PAD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATED CAUSING A/C TO SHUT OFF. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAN FAILED CAUSING STEAM TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT JAMMED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

DOOR FOR A/C ADAPTERS BROKEN. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR COMPRESSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM COMPUTER FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATED CAUSING A/C TO SHUT OFF. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAN FAILED CAUSING STEAM TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT JAMMED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

DOOR FOR A/C ADAPTERS BROKEN. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR COMPRESSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM COMPUTER FAILED. *YC

Jan 21, 1999 Power Train

SEVERE CLUTCH PEDAL VIBRATION AND CHATTER...THE CLUTCH, THROW OUT BEARING AND PRESSURE PLATE HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE FLYWHEEL ONCE...THEY ALSO HAVE REPLACED THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND CABLE...TOMORROW I WILL TAKE IT IN AGAIN AND HAVE A NEW "REDESIGNED" THROW OUT BEARING INSTALLE...

Jan 21, 1999 Power Train

SEVERE CLUTCH PEDAL VIBRATION AND CHATTER...THE CLUTCH, THROW OUT BEARING AND PRESSURE PLATE HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE FLYWHEEL ONCE...THEY ALSO HAVE REPLACED THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND CABLE...TOMORROW I WILL TAKE IT IN AGAIN AND HAVE A NEW "REDESIGNED" THROW OUT BEARING INSTALLE...

Jan 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING HOT WITH ANIT-FREEZE IN ENGINE. CAR FINALLY OVER HEATED AND WAS TAKEN TO "BP GAS STATION, 4499 ROSWELL RD., ATLANTA GA 30342, 404/255-5341 OR 404/252-8204 CHUCK ALLEN MANAGER " MR. ALLEN 1ST SAID TIMING GASKET FAILED & WOULD COST $200 TO FIX. THEN WHEN HE REMOVED TIMING COVER...

Jan 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING HOT WITH ANIT-FREEZE IN ENGINE. CAR FINALLY OVER HEATED AND WAS TAKEN TO "BP GAS STATION, 4499 ROSWELL RD., ATLANTA GA 30342, 404/255-5341 OR 404/252-8204 CHUCK ALLEN MANAGER " MR. ALLEN 1ST SAID TIMING GASKET FAILED & WOULD COST $200 TO FIX. THEN WHEN HE REMOVED TIMING COVER...

Dec 28, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE IN ANY RELIABLE MANNER. OBVIOUS PROBLEM SINCE DAY ONE. REPORTED TO FORD, THEY RETURNED WITH NO PROBLEM FOUND. CANNOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE UNDER ANY EMERGENCY CONDITION IF SUCH A SITUATION ARISES. FOR A PERIOD OF 2 MONTHS, AT 18000 MILES, HAD INTERMI...

Dec 28, 1998 Power Train

AFTER HEARING A STRANGE NOISE IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS NO MORE THAN 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEARLERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. I WAS GIVEN AN ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF $250., AND THE NEXT DAY WAS TOLD ALL THE BEARINGS IN THE REAR-END INCLUDING THE AXELS HAD TO...

Dec 28, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE IN ANY RELIABLE MANNER. OBVIOUS PROBLEM SINCE DAY ONE. REPORTED TO FORD, THEY RETURNED WITH NO PROBLEM FOUND. CANNOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE UNDER ANY EMERGENCY CONDITION IF SUCH A SITUATION ARISES. FOR A PERIOD OF 2 MONTHS, AT 18000 MILES, HAD INTERMI...

Dec 28, 1998 Power Train

AFTER HEARING A STRANGE NOISE IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS NO MORE THAN 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEARLERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. I WAS GIVEN AN ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF $250., AND THE NEXT DAY WAS TOLD ALL THE BEARINGS IN THE REAR-END INCLUDING THE AXELS HAD TO...

Dec 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE VIN.# UPON RECEIPT. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 85MPH WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE SEPARATED AT THE CRIMP. CONSUMER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION INTO A TIRE BARRIER / CEMENT WALL. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. FORD CAME OUT AND TOOK THE BROKEN BRAKE LINE...

Dec 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE VIN.# UPON RECEIPT. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 85MPH WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE SEPARATED AT THE CRIMP. CONSUMER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION INTO A TIRE BARRIER / CEMENT WALL. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. FORD CAME OUT AND TOOK THE BROKEN BRAKE LINE...

Dec 9, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, JUST A 2+ SECOND DELAY IN THE ACCELERATION WHEN PUNCHED.

Dec 9, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, JUST A 2+ SECOND DELAY IN THE ACCELERATION WHEN PUNCHED.

Dec 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES FAILED, CAUSING COMPLETE FRONT BRAKE LOSS. DEALER STATES THAT THIS OCCURRED DUE THE BRAKES OVERHEATING. *AK CONSUMER HAD A REPLACEMENT HOSE INSTALLED AND WHILE BLEEDING THE BRAKES, THE LEFT FRONT HOSE FAILED, BOTH FAULTY HOSES APPEARED TO HAVE MELTED OUT OF THE CALIPE...

Dec 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES FAILED, CAUSING COMPLETE FRONT BRAKE LOSS. DEALER STATES THAT THIS OCCURRED DUE THE BRAKES OVERHEATING. *AK CONSUMER HAD A REPLACEMENT HOSE INSTALLED AND WHILE BLEEDING THE BRAKES, THE LEFT FRONT HOSE FAILED, BOTH FAULTY HOSES APPEARED TO HAVE MELTED OUT OF THE CALIPE...

Nov 28, 1998 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION CRACKED AT LESS THAN 20,000 MILES AND IS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Nov 28, 1998 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION CRACKED AT LESS THAN 20,000 MILES AND IS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Nov 16, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

CABLE LINKAGE CAME LOOSE FORM THE CARBORATOR AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AND ACCIDENT.

Nov 16, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

CABLE LINKAGE CAME LOOSE FORM THE CARBORATOR AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AND ACCIDENT.

Sep 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISE AND CAR JUMPS OUT OF GEAR.

Sep 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISE AND CAR JUMPS OUT OF GEAR.

Aug 26, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE FAILURE.

Aug 26, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE FAILURE.

Aug 25, 1998 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. ALSO REAR END AXLE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE.

Aug 10, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. ALSO REAR END AXLE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE.

Aug 10, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. ALSO REAR END AXLE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE.

Aug 10, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. ALSO REAR END AXLE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE.

Jul 24, 1998 Fuel System, Other

CONNECTING PART TO GAS TANK CAME LOOSE RESULTING IN LEAKING GAS.

Jul 24, 1998 Fuel System, Other

CONNECTING PART TO GAS TANK CAME LOOSE RESULTING IN LEAKING GAS.

Jul 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RUBBER HOSE SEPARATED FROM BRAKE CALIPER CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID.

Jul 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RUBBER HOSE SEPARATED FROM BRAKE CALIPER CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID.

Jul 9, 1998 Tires

TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACE AT 13,000 MILES.

Jul 9, 1998 Suspension

THE ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN IT IS DRIVEN BETWEEN 57 - 70 MPH.

Jul 9, 1998 Tires

TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACE AT 13,000 MILES.

Jul 9, 1998 Suspension

THE ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN IT IS DRIVEN BETWEEN 57 - 70 MPH.

Jun 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATS DAILY.

Jun 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATS DAILY.

Jun 20, 1998 Suspension

I HAVE HAD THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A CHECK, AND THEY SAID THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THE 3.8 CONVERTIBLE MUSTANGS. THAT THEY ALL DID THIS. WHOLE CAR SHAKES AT 55 TO 70MPH.

Jun 20, 1998 Suspension

I HAVE HAD THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A CHECK, AND THEY SAID THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THE 3.8 CONVERTIBLE MUSTANGS. THAT THEY ALL DID THIS. WHOLE CAR SHAKES AT 55 TO 70MPH.

Jun 11, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE IT POPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN DRIVING AT 55 MPH. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING AND THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE IT POPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN DRIVING AT 55 MPH. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING AND THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. *AK

May 19, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW.

May 19, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW.

Apr 29, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THERE IS A CLICKING AND SQUEALING NOISE IN THE FRONT/RIGHT/ENGINE, THE NOISE IS SOUNDED FROM START UP TO 55 MPH. THE DEALER HAS WORKED ON THE VEHICLE SIX TIMES, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE WARRANTY IS STILL BEING HONORED BECAUSE THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE REMEDIED...

Apr 29, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THERE IS A CLICKING AND SQUEALING NOISE IN THE FRONT/RIGHT/ENGINE, THE NOISE IS SOUNDED FROM START UP TO 55 MPH. THE DEALER HAS WORKED ON THE VEHICLE SIX TIMES, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE WARRANTY IS STILL BEING HONORED BECAUSE THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE REMEDIED...

Apr 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED/VIBRATES.

Apr 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED/VIBRATES.

Apr 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED

Apr 7, 1998 Steering

VEHICLE WANDERS WHEN HITTING BUMPS IN ROADWAY.

Apr 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED

Apr 7, 1998 Steering

VEHICLE WANDERS WHEN HITTING BUMPS IN ROADWAY.

Mar 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PINGS UNDER LOAD AND/OR ACCELERATION BETWEEN ROUGHLY 3,500 AND 4,700 RPMS.

Mar 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PINGS UNDER LOAD AND/OR ACCELERATION BETWEEN ROUGHLY 3,500 AND 4,700 RPMS.

Mar 10, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 4TH GEAR AFTER DECELERATING AND THE ACCELERATING.

Mar 10, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 4TH GEAR AFTER DECELERATING AND THE ACCELERATING.

Jan 29, 1998 Power Train

RING AND PINION REAR END GEARS FAILURE.

Jan 29, 1998 Power Train

REAR RING AND PINION GEARS FAILED.

Jan 29, 1998 Power Train

RING AND PINION REAR END GEARS FAILURE.

Jan 29, 1998 Power Train

REAR RING AND PINION GEARS FAILED.

Jan 8, 1998 Tires

BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE WORE DOWN TO THE CORDS ON INSIDE OF TREAD AT SECOND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.

Jan 8, 1998 Tires

BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE WORE DOWN TO THE CORDS ON INSIDE OF TREAD AT SECOND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.

Dec 18, 1997 Power Train

SECOND GEAR GRINDS WHEN SHIFTED. CLUTCH PEDAL VIBRATES BADLY AND MAKES POUNDING NOISE.

Dec 18, 1997 Power Train

SECOND GEAR GRINDS WHEN SHIFTED. CLUTCH PEDAL VIBRATES BADLY AND MAKES POUNDING NOISE.

Dec 2, 1997 Electrical System

ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/STUMBLE.

Dec 2, 1997 Electrical System

ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/STUMBLE.

Nov 14, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

MAIN FUEL LINE WAS BROKEN ON DELIVERY.

Nov 14, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

MAIN FUEL LINE WAS BROKEN ON DELIVERY.

Oct 31, 1997 Parking Brake

WHEN THE CONSUMER PARKS VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ON, THE PARKING BRAKE MOST OF THE TIME HOLDS VEHICLE. SOMETIMES IT HOLDS VEHICLE AND FOR NO REASON LETS GO, AFTER IT HOLDS IT FOR A WHILE. THE PROBLEM HAD HAPPENED BEFORE WHERE THE CONSUMER HAD TO RUSH INSIDE THE VEHICLE TO STOP IT ...

Oct 31, 1997 Parking Brake

WHEN THE CONSUMER PARKS VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ON, THE PARKING BRAKE MOST OF THE TIME HOLDS VEHICLE. SOMETIMES IT HOLDS VEHICLE AND FOR NO REASON LETS GO, AFTER IT HOLDS IT FOR A WHILE. THE PROBLEM HAD HAPPENED BEFORE WHERE THE CONSUMER HAD TO RUSH INSIDE THE VEHICLE TO STOP IT ...

Aug 17, 1997 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION DIFFICULT/IMPOSSIBLE TO GET INTO REVERSE. CAUSED VEHICLE TO OBSTRUCT TRAFFIC AFTER EXECUTING A U-TURN. SEVERAL REPEAT APPLICATIONS OF TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ALLOW IT INTO REVERSE. DRIVER CLAIMS THAT VEHICLE EXHIBITED THIS CONDITION SINCE PURCHASE. *AK

Aug 17, 1997 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION DIFFICULT/IMPOSSIBLE TO GET INTO REVERSE. CAUSED VEHICLE TO OBSTRUCT TRAFFIC AFTER EXECUTING A U-TURN. SEVERAL REPEAT APPLICATIONS OF TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ALLOW IT INTO REVERSE. DRIVER CLAIMS THAT VEHICLE EXHIBITED THIS CONDITION SINCE PURCHASE. *AK

Jul 19, 1997 Suspension

FRONT LEFT CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT SEPARATED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Jul 19, 1997 Suspension

FRONT LEFT CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT SEPARATED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Jul 10, 1997 Electrical System

THE ENGINE ELECTRONICS WENT OUT; AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW QUITE WORKING. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Power Train

THE ENGINE ELECTRONICS WENT OUT; AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW QUITE WORKING. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Visibility

THE ENGINE ELECTRONICS WENT OUT; AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW QUITE WORKING. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Electrical System

THE ENGINE ELECTRONICS WENT OUT; AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW QUITE WORKING. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Power Train

THE ENGINE ELECTRONICS WENT OUT; AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW QUITE WORKING. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Visibility

THE ENGINE ELECTRONICS WENT OUT; AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW QUITE WORKING. *AK

Jun 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30MPH AND CAMING TO A STOP, ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, STARTED TO ACCELERATE ,VEHICLE STARTED TO SLIDE,TRIED TO TURN BACK AND VEHICLE STARTED TO GO TOWARDS THE CURB. HIT THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND RAN INTO CURB.SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD IN PLACE, DAUGHTE...

Jun 30, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30MPH AND CAMING TO A STOP, ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, STARTED TO ACCELERATE ,VEHICLE STARTED TO SLIDE,TRIED TO TURN BACK AND VEHICLE STARTED TO GO TOWARDS THE CURB. HIT THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND RAN INTO CURB.SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD IN PLACE, DAUGHTE...

Jun 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30MPH AND CAMING TO A STOP, ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, STARTED TO ACCELERATE ,VEHICLE STARTED TO SLIDE,TRIED TO TURN BACK AND VEHICLE STARTED TO GO TOWARDS THE CURB. HIT THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND RAN INTO CURB.SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD IN PLACE, DAUGHTE...

Jun 30, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30MPH AND CAMING TO A STOP, ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, STARTED TO ACCELERATE ,VEHICLE STARTED TO SLIDE,TRIED TO TURN BACK AND VEHICLE STARTED TO GO TOWARDS THE CURB. HIT THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND RAN INTO CURB.SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD IN PLACE, DAUGHTE...

Jun 18, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-12MPH WHEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT BECAME LOOSE, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO FALL OFF, AND THE VEHICLE DROPPING TO THE GROUND. *AK

Jun 18, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-12MPH WHEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT BECAME LOOSE, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO FALL OFF, AND THE VEHICLE DROPPING TO THE GROUND. *AK

Jun 18, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-12MPH WHEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT BECAME LOOSE, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO FALL OFF, AND THE VEHICLE DROPPING TO THE GROUND. *AK

Jun 18, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-12MPH WHEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT BECAME LOOSE, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO FALL OFF, AND THE VEHICLE DROPPING TO THE GROUND. *AK

Jun 10, 1997 Suspension

FRONT LEFT CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT CAME APART CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Jun 10, 1997 Suspension

FRONT LEFT CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT CAME APART CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Feb 5, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND ACCELERATED TO SPEEDS OF 35 TO 40MPH 0WITHOUT ANY REASON, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 5, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND ACCELERATED TO SPEEDS OF 35 TO 40MPH 0WITHOUT ANY REASON, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK