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Nov 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,550 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD PROBE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FUEL CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS OCCASIONALLY ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER TWO OR THREE MINUTES. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A F...

Nov 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,550 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD PROBE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FUEL CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS OCCASIONALLY ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER TWO OR THREE MINUTES. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A F...

Feb 17, 2007 Power Train 12,600 mi

I HAVE OWED 2 1993 FORD PROBES AND BOTH HAVE HAD THE SAME TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE FIRST ONE WAS ONLY 1 AND A HALF YEARS OLD AND THERE'S A LOT MORE OUT THERE WITH THIS PROBLEM THE O/D LIGHT STARTS TO FLASH AND THE CAR STOPS SHIFTING PROPERLY THEN YOU TAKE IT TO FORD DEALER OR ANY OTHER SHOP THEY SA...

Feb 17, 2007 Power Train 12,600 mi

I HAVE OWED 2 1993 FORD PROBES AND BOTH HAVE HAD THE SAME TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE FIRST ONE WAS ONLY 1 AND A HALF YEARS OLD AND THERE'S A LOT MORE OUT THERE WITH THIS PROBLEM THE O/D LIGHT STARTS TO FLASH AND THE CAR STOPS SHIFTING PROPERLY THEN YOU TAKE IT TO FORD DEALER OR ANY OTHER SHOP THEY SA...

Nov 4, 2006 Parking Brake 40,000 mi

RELEASE OF HAND BRAKE ON FORD PROBE GT FAILS TO DISENGAGE THE REAR BRAKES, REAR WHEEL(S) NOW PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY LOCKED, CURRENT METHOD OF CORRECTION INVOLVES MANUALLY RELEASING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR (ALWAYS PARK DOWNHILL NOW).*JB

Nov 4, 2006 Electrical System 37,000 mi

ICM OVERHEATED SEVERAL TIMES THIS SUMMER (ALWAYS WHILE ON INTERSTATE), CAUSES THE CAR TO SHUT OFF WHILE AT 65+MPH, ALL POWER LOST (BRAKERS, STEERING, ACCELERATION). CAR ONLY AT 37,000 MILES DURING FIRST FAILURE. REPLACED ICM/DISTRIBUTOR (ICM BUILT INSIDE DISTRIBUTOR) WITH A NON-OEM PART. *JB

Nov 4, 2006 Parking Brake 40,000 mi

RELEASE OF HAND BRAKE ON FORD PROBE GT FAILS TO DISENGAGE THE REAR BRAKES, REAR WHEEL(S) NOW PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY LOCKED, CURRENT METHOD OF CORRECTION INVOLVES MANUALLY RELEASING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR (ALWAYS PARK DOWNHILL NOW).*JB

Nov 4, 2006 Electrical System 37,000 mi

ICM OVERHEATED SEVERAL TIMES THIS SUMMER (ALWAYS WHILE ON INTERSTATE), CAUSES THE CAR TO SHUT OFF WHILE AT 65+MPH, ALL POWER LOST (BRAKERS, STEERING, ACCELERATION). CAR ONLY AT 37,000 MILES DURING FIRST FAILURE. REPLACED ICM/DISTRIBUTOR (ICM BUILT INSIDE DISTRIBUTOR) WITH A NON-OEM PART. *JB

Jul 26, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR EVER SINCE I'VE OWNED MY 1993 FORD PROBE GT (V6-CYLINDER). I HAD 3 PREVIOUS NEW AND REBUILT COMPRESSORS REPLACED. THEY ONLY LASTED BETWEEN 1 AND 2 YEARS. EACH TIME COSTING ME BETWEEN $750 AND $1100 FOR LABOR AND TO REPLACE THE COMPRE...

Jul 26, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR EVER SINCE I'VE OWNED MY 1993 FORD PROBE GT (V6-CYLINDER). I HAD 3 PREVIOUS NEW AND REBUILT COMPRESSORS REPLACED. THEY ONLY LASTED BETWEEN 1 AND 2 YEARS. EACH TIME COSTING ME BETWEEN $750 AND $1100 FOR LABOR AND TO REPLACE THE COMPRE...

Mar 2, 2005 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN THE CONSUMER'S 1993 FORD PROBE FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT THE AIR BAG BE DISCONNECTED. *NM *NM

Mar 2, 2005 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN THE CONSUMER'S 1993 FORD PROBE FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT THE AIR BAG BE DISCONNECTED. *NM *NM

Sep 22, 2004 Visibility

WINDOW ASSEMBLY ON BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE BROKE WITHIN A WEEK APART. THE REAR HATCH DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN ON ITS OWN. *AK

Sep 22, 2004 Visibility

WINDOW ASSEMBLY ON BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE BROKE WITHIN A WEEK APART. THE REAR HATCH DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN ON ITS OWN. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

I CAN'T EVEN GET ANYONE TO WORK ON THIS TRANSMISSION. I CALL EVERY SINGLE TRANNY SHOP I COULD FIND IN 3 TOWNS, NOT 1 WILL HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH A PROBLE TRANNY. THIS IS CRAZY, FORD OR MAZDA SHOULD BE PAYING FOR THIS, IF THEY HAVE A PRODUCT, WITH SUCH A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM. I WISH I WOULD OF KNOWN,...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

I CAN'T EVEN GET ANYONE TO WORK ON THIS TRANSMISSION. I CALL EVERY SINGLE TRANNY SHOP I COULD FIND IN 3 TOWNS, NOT 1 WILL HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH A PROBLE TRANNY. THIS IS CRAZY, FORD OR MAZDA SHOULD BE PAYING FOR THIS, IF THEY HAVE A PRODUCT, WITH SUCH A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM. I WISH I WOULD OF KNOWN,...

Dec 15, 2003 Power Train 200,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ON MY 1993 PROBE GT HAS AN UNEXPLAINED DEFECT. MOST REPAIR BUSINESSES WILL NOT EVEN TOUCH THESE CARS DUE TO REPUTATION. AFTER $500 IN DIAGNOSTIC FEES, THE PROBLEM WAS RULED UNEXPLAINED BY AAMCO.*AK

Dec 15, 2003 Power Train 200,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ON MY 1993 PROBE GT HAS AN UNEXPLAINED DEFECT. MOST REPAIR BUSINESSES WILL NOT EVEN TOUCH THESE CARS DUE TO REPUTATION. AFTER $500 IN DIAGNOSTIC FEES, THE PROBLEM WAS RULED UNEXPLAINED BY AAMCO.*AK

Dec 15, 2003 Power Train 200,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ON MY 1993 PROBE GT HAS AN UNEXPLAINED DEFECT. MOST REPAIR BUSINESSES WILL NOT EVEN TOUCH THESE CARS DUE TO REPUTATION. AFTER $500 IN DIAGNOSTIC FEES, THE PROBLEM WAS RULED UNEXPLAINED BY AAMCO.*AK

Dec 15, 2003 Power Train 200,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ON MY 1993 PROBE GT HAS AN UNEXPLAINED DEFECT. MOST REPAIR BUSINESSES WILL NOT EVEN TOUCH THESE CARS DUE TO REPUTATION. AFTER $500 IN DIAGNOSTIC FEES, THE PROBLEM WAS RULED UNEXPLAINED BY AAMCO.*AK

May 10, 2003 Power Train 140,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 93 FORD PROBE IS SHOT. THERE IS NO SERVICE STATION, ETC. THAT WILL EVEN TOUCH THE THING. THEY ARE KNOW FOR THIS AND YOU CAN'T EVEN GET SOMEONE TO WORK ON IT. FORD OR MAZDA SHOULD BE PAYING FOR THIS. *NLM

May 10, 2003 Power Train 140,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 93 FORD PROBE IS SHOT. THERE IS NO SERVICE STATION, ETC. THAT WILL EVEN TOUCH THE THING. THEY ARE KNOW FOR THIS AND YOU CAN'T EVEN GET SOMEONE TO WORK ON IT. FORD OR MAZDA SHOULD BE PAYING FOR THIS. *NLM

Nov 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,100 mi

FUEL PUMP INERTIA CUT-OFF SWITCH IS DESIGNED TO SHUT OFF THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP IN A ROLLOVER OR SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE CUT OF SWITCH ON MY PROBE CUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP (AND THEREFORE THE ENGINE) AFTER HITTING MINOR BUMPS. DEALER IN SPEARFISH, SD., INSTALLED NEW CUT OFF SWITCH ON 10/9. IT FAILED THAT ...

Nov 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,100 mi

FUEL PUMP INERTIA CUT-OFF SWITCH IS DESIGNED TO SHUT OFF THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP IN A ROLLOVER OR SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE CUT OF SWITCH ON MY PROBE CUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP (AND THEREFORE THE ENGINE) AFTER HITTING MINOR BUMPS. DEALER IN SPEARFISH, SD., INSTALLED NEW CUT OFF SWITCH ON 10/9. IT FAILED THAT ...

Jun 25, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER RAN INTO AN EMBANKMENT HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 25, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER RAN INTO AN EMBANKMENT HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PIVOT PIN IN BOTH REAR CALIPERS CORRODES DUE TO FAULTY GASKET AND REAR BRAKES SEIZE AS A RESULT.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PIVOT PIN IN BOTH REAR CALIPERS CORRODES DUE TO FAULTY GASKET AND REAR BRAKES SEIZE AS A RESULT.*AK

May 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1993 FORD PROBE GT. BOTH REAR BRAKE CALIPERS HAVE EACH SEIZED TWICE (BOTH CALIPERS WERE REBUILT BY A DEALER AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURES). WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS THERE IS A BURNING BRAKE SMELL, THE ROTOR GLOWS ORANGE, THE ENTIRE WHEEL GETS EXTREMEMLY HOT, AND THE VEHICLE IS DESTABILIZED TOWARDS OVER...

May 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1993 FORD PROBE GT. BOTH REAR BRAKE CALIPERS HAVE EACH SEIZED TWICE (BOTH CALIPERS WERE REBUILT BY A DEALER AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURES). WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS THERE IS A BURNING BRAKE SMELL, THE ROTOR GLOWS ORANGE, THE ENTIRE WHEEL GETS EXTREMEMLY HOT, AND THE VEHICLE IS DESTABILIZED TOWARDS OVER...

Jan 2, 2002 Power Train

THE DISTRIBUTOR WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS BEEN NOTED TO FAIL ON THESE ENGINES AS THE RECALL FOR PRIOR YEARS. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HABIT OF FAILING. FOR MORE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS, PLEASE GO TO WWW.PROBETALK.COM. THERE ARE HUNDREDS, POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF OTHE...

Jan 2, 2002 Electrical System

THE DISTRIBUTOR WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS BEEN NOTED TO FAIL ON THESE ENGINES AS THE RECALL FOR PRIOR YEARS. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HABIT OF FAILING. FOR MORE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS, PLEASE GO TO WWW.PROBETALK.COM. THERE ARE HUNDREDS, POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF OTHE...

Jan 2, 2002 Power Train

THE DISTRIBUTOR WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS BEEN NOTED TO FAIL ON THESE ENGINES AS THE RECALL FOR PRIOR YEARS. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HABIT OF FAILING. FOR MORE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS, PLEASE GO TO WWW.PROBETALK.COM. THERE ARE HUNDREDS, POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF OTHE...

Jan 2, 2002 Electrical System

THE DISTRIBUTOR WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS BEEN NOTED TO FAIL ON THESE ENGINES AS THE RECALL FOR PRIOR YEARS. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HABIT OF FAILING. FOR MORE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS, PLEASE GO TO WWW.PROBETALK.COM. THERE ARE HUNDREDS, POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF OTHE...

Nov 21, 2001 Electrical System

THIS IS THE SECOND IGNITOR THIS CAR HAS HAD. THIS IS A DEFECT FROM FORD. IT IS BOTH DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE TO LET FORD GET AWAY WITH THIS INJUSTICE. PROBE OWNERS ALL HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM IT IS A DEFECT AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY FORD MOTORS.*AK

Nov 21, 2001 Electrical System

THIS IS THE SECOND IGNITOR THIS CAR HAS HAD. THIS IS A DEFECT FROM FORD. IT IS BOTH DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE TO LET FORD GET AWAY WITH THIS INJUSTICE. PROBE OWNERS ALL HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM IT IS A DEFECT AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY FORD MOTORS.*AK

Oct 26, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING. NARROWLY MISSED ACCIDENT. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. TOLD IT WAS A FAULTY DISTRIBUTOR.*AK

Oct 26, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING. NARROWLY MISSED ACCIDENT. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. TOLD IT WAS A FAULTY DISTRIBUTOR.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING RIM ON RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE SPLIT IN HALF. CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND, AND WAS TRYING TO GET VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THAT WAS WHEN RIM SPLIT, AND VEHICLE FELL TO GROUND. CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY STATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK *TT

Sep 24, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING RIM ON RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE SPLIT IN HALF. CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND, AND WAS TRYING TO GET VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THAT WAS WHEN RIM SPLIT, AND VEHICLE FELL TO GROUND. CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY STATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK *TT

Aug 22, 2001 Electrical System

ALL OWNERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE DISTRIBUTOR PROBLEMS FROM PAST CUSTOMERS. *AK

Aug 22, 2001 Electrical System

ALL OWNERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE DISTRIBUTOR PROBLEMS FROM PAST CUSTOMERS. *AK

Aug 17, 2001 Electrical System

THIS PROBLEM WAS WITH THE IGNITION--SAME AS THE CURRENT 'RECALL'. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL DISTRIBUTOR. I HAD TO REPLACE IT AT A COST OF OVER $600. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE TSB WAS TO REPLACE THE THICK FILM IGNITION..... THIS HAPPENED AT 53000 MILES, WELL WITH. *AK

Aug 17, 2001 Electrical System

THIS PROBLEM WAS WITH THE IGNITION--SAME AS THE CURRENT 'RECALL'. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL DISTRIBUTOR. I HAD TO REPLACE IT AT A COST OF OVER $600. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE TSB WAS TO REPLACE THE THICK FILM IGNITION..... THIS HAPPENED AT 53000 MILES, WELL WITH. *AK

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 60 MPH RPMS STARTED TO DROP. VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND DIE. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THEY WERE ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS DISTRIBUTOR. CONSUMER REPLACED TFI MODULE ,AND REPLACED IT WITH SAME PART. THERE MA...

Aug 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 60 MPH RPMS STARTED TO DROP. VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND DIE. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THEY WERE ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS DISTRIBUTOR. CONSUMER REPLACED TFI MODULE ,AND REPLACED IT WITH SAME PART. THERE MA...

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

IT WAS A HOT DAY. WE HAD BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE FOR APPROX 10 MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE RPM INDICATOR DROPPED TO ZERO BY THE TIME WE MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS ALONE WAS A MIRACLE AS WE LOST COMPLETE POWER WITHIN SECONDS. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLE AS THE D...

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 60 MPH RPMS STARTED TO DROP. VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND DIE. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THEY WERE ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS DISTRIBUTOR. CONSUMER REPLACED TFI MODULE ,AND REPLACED IT WITH SAME PART. THERE MA...

Aug 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 60 MPH RPMS STARTED TO DROP. VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND DIE. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THEY WERE ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS DISTRIBUTOR. CONSUMER REPLACED TFI MODULE ,AND REPLACED IT WITH SAME PART. THERE MA...

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

IT WAS A HOT DAY. WE HAD BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE FOR APPROX 10 MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE RPM INDICATOR DROPPED TO ZERO BY THE TIME WE MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS ALONE WAS A MIRACLE AS WE LOST COMPLETE POWER WITHIN SECONDS. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLE AS THE D...

Jun 13, 2001 Electrical System

1993 FORD PROBE GT STALLED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE STALLS SEEMS TO OCCUR RANDOMLY. I STALLED ON HOT DAYS AND COOL DAYS. THIS PROBLEM WAS PRIMED TO CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE MAIN PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE IN IGNITION COIL.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Electrical System

1993 FORD PROBE GT STALLED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE STALLS SEEMS TO OCCUR RANDOMLY. I STALLED ON HOT DAYS AND COOL DAYS. THIS PROBLEM WAS PRIMED TO CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE MAIN PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE IN IGNITION COIL.*AK

Apr 25, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER WAS UNDER HATCHBACK FIXING SOMEETHING IN VEHICLE AND HATCHBACK COLLAPSED ON CONSUMERS BACK. CONSUMER WASN'T INJURED. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER WAS UNDER HATCHBACK FIXING SOMEETHING IN VEHICLE AND HATCHBACK COLLAPSED ON CONSUMERS BACK. CONSUMER WASN'T INJURED. *AK

Apr 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK DISTRIBUTOR FAILED. *SLC

Apr 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK DISTRIBUTOR FAILED. *SLC

Apr 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK DISTRIBUTOR FAILED. *SLC

Apr 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK DISTRIBUTOR FAILED. *SLC

Apr 16, 2001 Electrical System

THIS HAS BEEN A VERY, VERY, COMMON PROBLEM AMONG 1993 AND 1994 OWNERS OF THE PROBE GT. EACH FIX IS TEMPERAMENTAL. RECENT FORD RECALL IN CA ORDERED BY COURT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 16, 2001 Electrical System

THIS HAS BEEN A VERY, VERY, COMMON PROBLEM AMONG 1993 AND 1994 OWNERS OF THE PROBE GT. EACH FIX IS TEMPERAMENTAL. RECENT FORD RECALL IN CA ORDERED BY COURT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 15, 2001 Electrical System

I AM JUST WONDERING WHEN THE NEW ONES GOING TO FAIL. ITS STILL IN THE SAME SPOT-RIGHT NEXT TO THE HOT ENGINE. *AK

Apr 15, 2001 Electrical System

THE IGNITOR MODULE FAILED WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE ENGINE DOES NOT WORK AGAIN UNTIL IT HAS A COUPLE OF MINTUES TO SIT. BUT NOW IT HAS FAILED FOR THE LAST TIME BECAUSE MY ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON UNTIL I GOT A WHOLE NEW DISTRUBITOR.*AK

Apr 15, 2001 Electrical System

I AM JUST WONDERING WHEN THE NEW ONES GOING TO FAIL. ITS STILL IN THE SAME SPOT-RIGHT NEXT TO THE HOT ENGINE. *AK

Apr 15, 2001 Electrical System

THE IGNITOR MODULE FAILED WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE ENGINE DOES NOT WORK AGAIN UNTIL IT HAS A COUPLE OF MINTUES TO SIT. BUT NOW IT HAS FAILED FOR THE LAST TIME BECAUSE MY ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON UNTIL I GOT A WHOLE NEW DISTRUBITOR.*AK

Apr 14, 2001 Electrical System

AT 37000 MILES THE IGNITOR WITHIN THE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED, STALLING THE ENGINE AND STOPPING THE CAR IN TRAFFIC. AT 37000 MILES THE THROWOUT BEARING IN THE CLUTCH WAS ALSO VIBRATING BAD AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THEN THE AIRBAG MONITOR SHORTED OUT FOR SOME REASON.

Apr 14, 2001 Power Train

AT 37000 MILES THE IGNITOR WITHIN THE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED, STALLING THE ENGINE AND STOPPING THE CAR IN TRAFFIC. AT 37000 MILES THE THROWOUT BEARING IN THE CLUTCH WAS ALSO VIBRATING BAD AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THEN THE AIRBAG MONITOR SHORTED OUT FOR SOME REASON.

Apr 14, 2001 Power Train

THE IGNITION WENT OUT ON MY CAR UNEXPECTEDLY. CHECKED MYSELF FOR SPARK AND CONFIRMED THERE WAS NONE. A LOCAL SHOP REPAIRED THE DISTRIBUTOR FOR OVER $400. A MONTH LATER, IN AN UNRELATED INCIDENT, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND AFTER 4 WEEKS, 2-3 REBUILDS AND $2300 LATER I WAS BACK ON THE ...

Apr 14, 2001 Electrical System

THE IGNITION WENT OUT ON MY CAR UNEXPECTEDLY. CHECKED MYSELF FOR SPARK AND CONFIRMED THERE WAS NONE. A LOCAL SHOP REPAIRED THE DISTRIBUTOR FOR OVER $400. A MONTH LATER, IN AN UNRELATED INCIDENT, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND AFTER 4 WEEKS, 2-3 REBUILDS AND $2300 LATER I WAS BACK ON THE ...

Apr 14, 2001 Electrical System

OK, SO A WEEK AND A HALF AGO I WENT TO START MY CAR AND IT HAD TROUBLE STARTING. WHEN IT DID START THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED THE CODES AND GOT CODES 3 AND 4, WHICH PERTAIN TO A FAULTY IGNITER. TO EXPLAIN MY COMPLAINT, THE FORM ASKED HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS FAILED AND I WROTE 12... 12...

Apr 14, 2001 Unknown Or Other

OK, SO A WEEK AND A HALF AGO I WENT TO START MY CAR AND IT HAD TROUBLE STARTING. WHEN IT DID START THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED THE CODES AND GOT CODES 3 AND 4, WHICH PERTAIN TO A FAULTY IGNITER. TO EXPLAIN MY COMPLAINT, THE FORM ASKED HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS FAILED AND I WROTE 12... 12...

Apr 14, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITOR INSIDE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. AFTER A THERMAL RESET I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR WHEREUPON IT WOULD RUN FOR A FEW MINUTES AND QUIT AGAIN. IT WOULD DO THIS UNTIL THE LENGTH OF TIME IT WOULD WORK BECAME ZERO. THANKFULLY I HAD A REPLACEMENT READY.

Apr 14, 2001 Electrical System

AT 37000 MILES THE IGNITOR WITHIN THE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED, STALLING THE ENGINE AND STOPPING THE CAR IN TRAFFIC. AT 37000 MILES THE THROWOUT BEARING IN THE CLUTCH WAS ALSO VIBRATING BAD AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THEN THE AIRBAG MONITOR SHORTED OUT FOR SOME REASON.

Apr 14, 2001 Power Train

AT 37000 MILES THE IGNITOR WITHIN THE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED, STALLING THE ENGINE AND STOPPING THE CAR IN TRAFFIC. AT 37000 MILES THE THROWOUT BEARING IN THE CLUTCH WAS ALSO VIBRATING BAD AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THEN THE AIRBAG MONITOR SHORTED OUT FOR SOME REASON.

Apr 14, 2001 Power Train

THE IGNITION WENT OUT ON MY CAR UNEXPECTEDLY. CHECKED MYSELF FOR SPARK AND CONFIRMED THERE WAS NONE. A LOCAL SHOP REPAIRED THE DISTRIBUTOR FOR OVER $400. A MONTH LATER, IN AN UNRELATED INCIDENT, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND AFTER 4 WEEKS, 2-3 REBUILDS AND $2300 LATER I WAS BACK ON THE ...

Apr 14, 2001 Electrical System

THE IGNITION WENT OUT ON MY CAR UNEXPECTEDLY. CHECKED MYSELF FOR SPARK AND CONFIRMED THERE WAS NONE. A LOCAL SHOP REPAIRED THE DISTRIBUTOR FOR OVER $400. A MONTH LATER, IN AN UNRELATED INCIDENT, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND AFTER 4 WEEKS, 2-3 REBUILDS AND $2300 LATER I WAS BACK ON THE ...

Apr 14, 2001 Electrical System

OK, SO A WEEK AND A HALF AGO I WENT TO START MY CAR AND IT HAD TROUBLE STARTING. WHEN IT DID START THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED THE CODES AND GOT CODES 3 AND 4, WHICH PERTAIN TO A FAULTY IGNITER. TO EXPLAIN MY COMPLAINT, THE FORM ASKED HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS FAILED AND I WROTE 12... 12...

Apr 14, 2001 Unknown Or Other

OK, SO A WEEK AND A HALF AGO I WENT TO START MY CAR AND IT HAD TROUBLE STARTING. WHEN IT DID START THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED THE CODES AND GOT CODES 3 AND 4, WHICH PERTAIN TO A FAULTY IGNITER. TO EXPLAIN MY COMPLAINT, THE FORM ASKED HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS FAILED AND I WROTE 12... 12...

Apr 14, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITOR INSIDE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. AFTER A THERMAL RESET I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR WHEREUPON IT WOULD RUN FOR A FEW MINUTES AND QUIT AGAIN. IT WOULD DO THIS UNTIL THE LENGTH OF TIME IT WOULD WORK BECAME ZERO. THANKFULLY I HAD A REPLACEMENT READY.

Apr 11, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH VEHICLE DROPPED ON FRONT RIGHT SIDE, FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN.*AK

Apr 11, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH VEHICLE DROPPED ON FRONT RIGHT SIDE, FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN.*AK

Mar 22, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READS LOW. *AK

Mar 22, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READS LOW. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT IN GARAGE WHEN ENGINE WAS STARTED LOUD NOISES COMING FROM ENGINE. DEALER STATE LOW OIL PERSSURE WAS CAUSING LIFTER TO GO BAD. *AK LIFTERS DAMAGED DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE DEALER RECOMMEND REPLACED OIL PUMP. REPLACE TIMING BELT DUE TO MILEAGE. *YH

Mar 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT IN GARAGE WHEN ENGINE WAS STARTED LOUD NOISES COMING FROM ENGINE. DEALER STATE LOW OIL PERSSURE WAS CAUSING LIFTER TO GO BAD. *AK LIFTERS DAMAGED DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE DEALER RECOMMEND REPLACED OIL PUMP. REPLACE TIMING BELT DUE TO MILEAGE. *YH

Feb 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT SIGNAL SWITCH LIGHT WOULD CAUSE HEADLIGHTS TO SHUT OFF.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT SIGNAL SWITCH LIGHT WOULD CAUSE HEADLIGHTS TO SHUT OFF.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT SIGNAL SWITCH LIGHT WOULD CAUSE HEADLIGHTS TO SHUT OFF.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT SIGNAL SWITCH LIGHT WOULD CAUSE HEADLIGHTS TO SHUT OFF.*AK

Feb 26, 2001 Structure

THE STRUTS THAT SHOULD SUPPORT THE REAR HATCH IN THE OPEN POSITION HAVE NEVER WORKED, SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JANUARY 30, 1996. I LEARNED JUST LAST NIGHT, FROM YAHOO.COM, THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM ON 1993 FORD PROBES. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH MY DEALER AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY BY ...

Feb 26, 2001 Structure

THE STRUTS THAT SHOULD SUPPORT THE REAR HATCH IN THE OPEN POSITION HAVE NEVER WORKED, SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JANUARY 30, 1996. I LEARNED JUST LAST NIGHT, FROM YAHOO.COM, THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM ON 1993 FORD PROBES. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH MY DEALER AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY BY ...

Feb 16, 2001 Seats Crash

SEATBACK BENT/RETRACTED ON REAR INPACT. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED BUT I KEPT THE SEAT. I CAN PROVIDE A VIN IF NEEDED. I CAN ALSO PROVIDE THE SEAT FOR INSPECTION.*AK

Feb 16, 2001 Seats Crash

SEATBACK BENT/RETRACTED ON REAR INPACT. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED BUT I KEPT THE SEAT. I CAN PROVIDE A VIN IF NEEDED. I CAN ALSO PROVIDE THE SEAT FOR INSPECTION.*AK

Feb 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CALIPERS DO NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN HANDBRAKE IS RELEASED. THIS CAUSES FRICTIONAL HEATING AND WARPED ROTORS. FORD UK HAS PAID FOR NEW CALIPERS, BUT FORD US HAS REFUSED. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CALIPERS DO NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN HANDBRAKE IS RELEASED. THIS CAUSES FRICTIONAL HEATING AND WARPED ROTORS. FORD UK HAS PAID FOR NEW CALIPERS, BUT FORD US HAS REFUSED. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES ARE DEFFECTIVE, AND FEMALE PART IS NOT HOLDING, UNRESTRAINING CONSUMER.*AK SEAT BELT FAILURE ON DRIVERS SIDE CAUSED DOOR PANEL TO COME LOOSE ON DOOR. *YH

Jan 22, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES ARE DEFFECTIVE, AND FEMALE PART IS NOT HOLDING, UNRESTRAINING CONSUMER.*AK SEAT BELT FAILURE ON DRIVERS SIDE CAUSED DOOR PANEL TO COME LOOSE ON DOOR. *YH

Jan 19, 2001 Tires

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HOME CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE WITHOUT A WARNING. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK, P205/75R15, FORD, PROBE 1993. *AK THE TIRE DEVELOPED LARGE BUBBLE WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS DRIVING. THE TIRE WAS FIREHAWK. *YH

Jan 19, 2001 Tires

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HOME CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE WITHOUT A WARNING. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK, P205/75R15, FORD, PROBE 1993. *AK THE TIRE DEVELOPED LARGE BUBBLE WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS DRIVING. THE TIRE WAS FIREHAWK. *YH

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train

THIS WAS A CAR I SAVE FOR MY FIRST CAR AN TO HAVE TO PUT 2,500 IN TO THE CAR FOR A TRANSMISSION THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE BAD AN TO FINE OUT SO MANY PROBE OWNERS AN MAZDA OWNERS ARE GOING THROUGH THIS IS A SHAME .*AK

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train

THIS WAS A CAR I SAVE FOR MY FIRST CAR AN TO HAVE TO PUT 2,500 IN TO THE CAR FOR A TRANSMISSION THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE BAD AN TO FINE OUT SO MANY PROBE OWNERS AN MAZDA OWNERS ARE GOING THROUGH THIS IS A SHAME .*AK

Dec 28, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE NEAR FUEL TANK. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

Dec 28, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE NEAR FUEL TANK. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

Dec 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC OR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. *AK THE VEHICLE STARTS AFTER PARKED FOR A WHILE. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. *YH

Dec 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC OR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. *AK THE VEHICLE STARTS AFTER PARKED FOR A WHILE. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. *YH

Dec 1, 2000 Parking Brake

MAJORITY OF 2ND GENERATION PROBE OWNERS HAVE PROBLEM WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE. SEIZING OF LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER MAY CAUSE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO NOT OPERATE DURING EMERGENCY. THE BRAKE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO SEIZED PIVOT PIN IN THE CALIPER OR CAN CAUSE UNBALANCED BRAKING SINCE ONE SIDE WILL NOT WORK. I...

Dec 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MAJORITY OF 2ND GENERATION PROBE OWNERS HAVE PROBLEM WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE. SEIZING OF LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER MAY CAUSE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO NOT OPERATE DURING EMERGENCY. THE BRAKE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO SEIZED PIVOT PIN IN THE CALIPER OR CAN CAUSE UNBALANCED BRAKING SINCE ONE SIDE WILL NOT WORK. I...

Dec 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MAJORITY OF 2ND GENERATION PROBE OWNERS HAVE PROBLEM WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE. SEIZING OF LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER MAY CAUSE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO NOT OPERATE DURING EMERGENCY. THE BRAKE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO SEIZED PIVOT PIN IN THE CALIPER OR CAN CAUSE UNBALANCED BRAKING SINCE ONE SIDE WILL NOT WORK. I...

Dec 1, 2000 Parking Brake

MAJORITY OF 2ND GENERATION PROBE OWNERS HAVE PROBLEM WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE. SEIZING OF LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER MAY CAUSE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO NOT OPERATE DURING EMERGENCY. THE BRAKE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO SEIZED PIVOT PIN IN THE CALIPER OR CAN CAUSE UNBALANCED BRAKING SINCE ONE SIDE WILL NOT WORK. I...

Dec 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MAJORITY OF 2ND GENERATION PROBE OWNERS HAVE PROBLEM WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE. SEIZING OF LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER MAY CAUSE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO NOT OPERATE DURING EMERGENCY. THE BRAKE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO SEIZED PIVOT PIN IN THE CALIPER OR CAN CAUSE UNBALANCED BRAKING SINCE ONE SIDE WILL NOT WORK. I...

Dec 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MAJORITY OF 2ND GENERATION PROBE OWNERS HAVE PROBLEM WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE. SEIZING OF LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER MAY CAUSE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO NOT OPERATE DURING EMERGENCY. THE BRAKE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO SEIZED PIVOT PIN IN THE CALIPER OR CAN CAUSE UNBALANCED BRAKING SINCE ONE SIDE WILL NOT WORK. I...

Oct 26, 2000 Steering

WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND STEERING WOULD LOCK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND STEERING WOULD LOCK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 26, 2000 Steering

WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND STEERING WOULD LOCK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND STEERING WOULD LOCK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AT HWY SPEEDS 65 MPH PLUS. AFTER WAITING 2 TO 3 MINUTES, VEHICLE WOULD RESTART AND GO ANOTHER 7 TO 8 MILES AND THE SAME PROBLEM WOULD RECUR. ENGINE DIED AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING AT HIWAY SPEEDS.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AT HWY SPEEDS 65 MPH PLUS. AFTER WAITING 2 TO 3 MINUTES, VEHICLE WOULD RESTART AND GO ANOTHER 7 TO 8 MILES AND THE SAME PROBLEM WOULD RECUR. ENGINE DIED AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING AT HIWAY SPEEDS.*AK

Aug 10, 2000 Tires Crash

CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO DRIVE IN CIRCLE ABOUT 90 MPH AND TOTALLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND IT STOPPED AGAINST A GUARDRAIL TWO REAR TIRES HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Tires Crash

CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO DRIVE IN CIRCLE ABOUT 90 MPH AND TOTALLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND IT STOPPED AGAINST A GUARDRAIL TWO REAR TIRES HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES. *AK

Aug 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKES WHICH ARE MADE WITH NON-ABSESTOS, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO RUSTED THROUGH AND A SQUEAKING NOISE, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH MAY RESULT A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKES WHICH ARE MADE WITH NON-ABSESTOS, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO RUSTED THROUGH AND A SQUEAKING NOISE, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH MAY RESULT A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

THERE IS A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

THERE IS A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS AT INTERSECTIONS MOSTLY IN COLD WEATHER. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS AT INTERSECTIONS MOSTLY IN COLD WEATHER. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER OF THE PROBE THAT FACED THE SAME PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY.

Jun 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER OF THE PROBE THAT FACED THE SAME PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY.

Jun 17, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED 02/14/0 DUE TO THE THE DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM WAS REPLACED TOTAL $515.28 AND THE DIAGNOSED AND FILTERING STSEM WAS REPLACE AT $161.00. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS 03/03/00 WHERE PHIL FITTS SPOTTED A PLUGGED IDLE AIR VALVE THAT WAS REPLACED. PHIL FITTS. 3250 WILMINGTON RD, NEW CASTLE,...

Jun 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED 02/14/0 DUE TO THE THE DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM WAS REPLACED TOTAL $515.28 AND THE DIAGNOSED AND FILTERING STSEM WAS REPLACE AT $161.00. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS 03/03/00 WHERE PHIL FITTS SPOTTED A PLUGGED IDLE AIR VALVE THAT WAS REPLACED. PHIL FITTS. 3250 WILMINGTON RD, NEW CASTLE,...

Jun 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED 02/14/0 DUE TO THE THE DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM WAS REPLACED TOTAL $515.28 AND THE DIAGNOSED AND FILTERING STSEM WAS REPLACE AT $161.00. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS 03/03/00 WHERE PHIL FITTS SPOTTED A PLUGGED IDLE AIR VALVE THAT WAS REPLACED. PHIL FITTS. 3250 WILMINGTON RD, NEW CASTLE,...

Jun 17, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED 02/14/0 DUE TO THE THE DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM WAS REPLACED TOTAL $515.28 AND THE DIAGNOSED AND FILTERING STSEM WAS REPLACE AT $161.00. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS 03/03/00 WHERE PHIL FITTS SPOTTED A PLUGGED IDLE AIR VALVE THAT WAS REPLACED. PHIL FITTS. 3250 WILMINGTON RD, NEW CASTLE,...

Jun 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED 02/14/0 DUE TO THE THE DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM WAS REPLACED TOTAL $515.28 AND THE DIAGNOSED AND FILTERING STSEM WAS REPLACE AT $161.00. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS 03/03/00 WHERE PHIL FITTS SPOTTED A PLUGGED IDLE AIR VALVE THAT WAS REPLACED. PHIL FITTS. 3250 WILMINGTON RD, NEW CASTLE,...

Jun 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED 02/14/0 DUE TO THE THE DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM WAS REPLACED TOTAL $515.28 AND THE DIAGNOSED AND FILTERING STSEM WAS REPLACE AT $161.00. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS 03/03/00 WHERE PHIL FITTS SPOTTED A PLUGGED IDLE AIR VALVE THAT WAS REPLACED. PHIL FITTS. 3250 WILMINGTON RD, NEW CASTLE,...

Jun 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER RELEASING THE HAND BRAKE THE REAR WHEELS REMAIN LOCKED. I UNDERSTOOD THAT TIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. I HAD TO DRIVE 6 MILES FROM WORK WITH THE REAR WHEELS ALMOST LOCKED AND DUE TO THE OVERHEATING OF THE REAR DISCS, WITH ALMOST NO BRAKES!!!! FORD HAS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS! I HAVE CONTACTED A ...

Jun 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER RELEASING THE HAND BRAKE THE REAR WHEELS REMAIN LOCKED. I UNDERSTOOD THAT TIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. I HAD TO DRIVE 6 MILES FROM WORK WITH THE REAR WHEELS ALMOST LOCKED AND DUE TO THE OVERHEATING OF THE REAR DISCS, WITH ALMOST NO BRAKES!!!! FORD HAS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS! I HAVE CONTACTED A ...

Jun 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER RELEASING THE HAND BRAKE THE REAR WHEELS REMAIN LOCKED. I UNDERSTOOD THAT TIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. I HAD TO DRIVE 6 MILES FROM WORK WITH THE REAR WHEELS ALMOST LOCKED AND DUE TO THE OVERHEATING OF THE REAR DISCS, WITH ALMOST NO BRAKES!!!! FORD HAS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS! I HAVE CONTACTED A ...

Jun 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER RELEASING THE HAND BRAKE THE REAR WHEELS REMAIN LOCKED. I UNDERSTOOD THAT TIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. I HAD TO DRIVE 6 MILES FROM WORK WITH THE REAR WHEELS ALMOST LOCKED AND DUE TO THE OVERHEATING OF THE REAR DISCS, WITH ALMOST NO BRAKES!!!! FORD HAS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS! I HAVE CONTACTED A ...

Jun 6, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

HATCHBACK WOULD NOT STAY UP. IT HIT CONSUMER ON THE HEAD AND BACK ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

HATCHBACK WOULD NOT STAY UP. IT HIT CONSUMER ON THE HEAD AND BACK ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS. *AK

May 28, 2000 Steering

AT 50,000 LOST STEERING CONTROL AT 50 MPH. FELT LIKE I HAD LOST POWER ASSIST. HAD TO FORCE THE STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE ON A HIGHWAY EXIT. STEERING RETURNED AFTER STOPPING AND FORCING THE WHEEL BACK A FORTH. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAVE NO RECALLS AND WOULD NOT REPA...

May 28, 2000 Steering

AT 50,000 LOST STEERING CONTROL AT 50 MPH. FELT LIKE I HAD LOST POWER ASSIST. HAD TO FORCE THE STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE ON A HIGHWAY EXIT. STEERING RETURNED AFTER STOPPING AND FORCING THE WHEEL BACK A FORTH. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAVE NO RECALLS AND WOULD NOT REPA...

May 16, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE AIR SPEED CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED IN 1995 & HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC, SLOWING UP UPON APPROACHING A STOP. CONSUMER HAS TO COVER COST OVER $1,000. ORIGINAL OWNER. DEALER SAID PART WAS ONLY GOOD FOR 12 MONTHS. *AK

May 16, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE AIR SPEED CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED IN 1995 & HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC, SLOWING UP UPON APPROACHING A STOP. CONSUMER HAS TO COVER COST OVER $1,000. ORIGINAL OWNER. DEALER SAID PART WAS ONLY GOOD FOR 12 MONTHS. *AK

May 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REIMBURSEMENT IS DESIRED SINCE OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

May 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REIMBURSEMENT IS DESIRED SINCE OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VERY BADLY. . TOOK TO DEALER WHO SAID THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VERY BADLY. . TOOK TO DEALER WHO SAID THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VERY BADLY. . TOOK TO DEALER WHO SAID THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VERY BADLY. . TOOK TO DEALER WHO SAID THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN COMING TO A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE DIED. . SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITH FOOT ON GAS PEDAL TO KEEP VEHICLE IDLING, AND IT REVVED AND THEN IDLED. ALSO, WHEN VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN IT WOULD STALL. TOOK IT TO MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED IT FIRST TIME. SECOND TIME, WARRANTY EXPIRED, BUT IT WAS REPAIRED AT CO...

Apr 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN COMING TO A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE DIED. . SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITH FOOT ON GAS PEDAL TO KEEP VEHICLE IDLING, AND IT REVVED AND THEN IDLED. ALSO, WHEN VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN IT WOULD STALL. TOOK IT TO MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED IT FIRST TIME. SECOND TIME, WARRANTY EXPIRED, BUT IT WAS REPAIRED AT CO...

Apr 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN COMING TO A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE DIED. . SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITH FOOT ON GAS PEDAL TO KEEP VEHICLE IDLING, AND IT REVVED AND THEN IDLED. ALSO, WHEN VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN IT WOULD STALL. TOOK IT TO MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED IT FIRST TIME. SECOND TIME, WARRANTY EXPIRED, BUT IT WAS REPAIRED AT CO...

Apr 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN COMING TO A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE DIED. . SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITH FOOT ON GAS PEDAL TO KEEP VEHICLE IDLING, AND IT REVVED AND THEN IDLED. ALSO, WHEN VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN IT WOULD STALL. TOOK IT TO MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED IT FIRST TIME. SECOND TIME, WARRANTY EXPIRED, BUT IT WAS REPAIRED AT CO...

Mar 24, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Mar 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKED, FAILING TO RELEASE. SECOND TIME IN 6 MONTHS. *AK

Mar 24, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Mar 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKED, FAILING TO RELEASE. SECOND TIME IN 6 MONTHS. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP. I AM UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO IDLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM 4 TIMES IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, BUT THE PROBLEM INTERMITENTLY PERSISTS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE IAC VALVE...

Mar 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP. I AM UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO IDLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM 4 TIMES IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, BUT THE PROBLEM INTERMITENTLY PERSISTS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE IAC VALVE...

Mar 15, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP. I AM UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO IDLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM 4 TIMES IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, BUT THE PROBLEM INTERMITENTLY PERSISTS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE IAC VALVE...

Mar 15, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP. I AM UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO IDLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM 4 TIMES IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, BUT THE PROBLEM INTERMITENTLY PERSISTS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE IAC VALVE...

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP. I AM UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO IDLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM 4 TIMES IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, BUT THE PROBLEM INTERMITENTLY PERSISTS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE IAC VALVE...

Mar 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP. I AM UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO IDLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM 4 TIMES IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, BUT THE PROBLEM INTERMITENTLY PERSISTS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE IAC VALVE...

Mar 15, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP. I AM UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO IDLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM 4 TIMES IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, BUT THE PROBLEM INTERMITENTLY PERSISTS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE IAC VALVE...

Mar 15, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP. I AM UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO IDLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM 4 TIMES IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, BUT THE PROBLEM INTERMITENTLY PERSISTS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE IAC VALVE...

Feb 14, 2000 Power Train

WHILE PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TRAVEL. HOWEVER, WHEN CHANGING TO DRIVE #2 VEHICLE WOULD TRAVEL. DLR HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Power Train

WHILE PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TRAVEL. HOWEVER, WHEN CHANGING TO DRIVE #2 VEHICLE WOULD TRAVEL. DLR HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Jan 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS SIEZED, FAILING TO RELEASE BRAKE PADS FROM DISC. *AK

Jan 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS SIEZED, FAILING TO RELEASE BRAKE PADS FROM DISC. *AK

Jan 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PASSANGER SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP, DESTROYING ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS, MANY PROBE OWNERS REPORT THE SAME PROBLEM, VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. *AK

Jan 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PASSANGER SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP, DESTROYING ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS, MANY PROBE OWNERS REPORT THE SAME PROBLEM, VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. *AK

Jan 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

LEFT REAR CALIPER LOCKED UP ON A COLD MORNING. WAS NOT ABLE TO TELL, DROVE FOR 1 MILE, ROTOR HEATED UP ENOUGH TO TURN CHERRY RED, SMOKING VERY BADLY. THIS IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM, EVERY '93 & '94 FORD PROBE GT HAS THIS PROBLEM. I NOW HAVE NO PARKING BRAKE WHICH I SHOULD HAVE. I AM ALWAYS HEARING...

Jan 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

LEFT REAR CALIPER LOCKED UP ON A COLD MORNING. WAS NOT ABLE TO TELL, DROVE FOR 1 MILE, ROTOR HEATED UP ENOUGH TO TURN CHERRY RED, SMOKING VERY BADLY. THIS IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM, EVERY '93 & '94 FORD PROBE GT HAS THIS PROBLEM. I NOW HAVE NO PARKING BRAKE WHICH I SHOULD HAVE. I AM ALWAYS HEARING...

Dec 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS IS A WELL KNOWN DEFECT OF 1993/94 FORD PROBE GT'S. I HEAR A REDESIGN CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WITH 95 MODELS. JUST NO ONE WANTS TO PAY FOR THE DEFECT FOR US 93 OWNERS. SEE HTTP://WWW.KLIO.NET/PROBE/ISSUES.HTML FOR MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS IS A WELL KNOWN DEFECT OF 1993/94 FORD PROBE GT'S. I HEAR A REDESIGN CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WITH 95 MODELS. JUST NO ONE WANTS TO PAY FOR THE DEFECT FOR US 93 OWNERS. SEE HTTP://WWW.KLIO.NET/PROBE/ISSUES.HTML FOR MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 10, 1999 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UP TWICE. FORD DIDN'T REPLACE UNTIL CAR WARRANTY EXPIRED. FIRST LOCKUP AT 2/13/95, MILEAGE 24,273, BUT NO CALIPER REPLACEMENT, JUST A LUBE AND REPOSITION. SUBSEQUENT INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS REPORTED TO DEALER, BUT UNREPRODUCIBLE AT DEALER. SECOND CALIPER SEIZURE ON 2/4/97 AT 52...

Dec 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UP TWICE. FORD DIDN'T REPLACE UNTIL CAR WARRANTY EXPIRED. FIRST LOCKUP AT 2/13/95, MILEAGE 24,273, BUT NO CALIPER REPLACEMENT, JUST A LUBE AND REPOSITION. SUBSEQUENT INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS REPORTED TO DEALER, BUT UNREPRODUCIBLE AT DEALER. SECOND CALIPER SEIZURE ON 2/4/97 AT 52...

Dec 10, 1999 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UP TWICE. FORD DIDN'T REPLACE UNTIL CAR WARRANTY EXPIRED. FIRST LOCKUP AT 2/13/95, MILEAGE 24,273, BUT NO CALIPER REPLACEMENT, JUST A LUBE AND REPOSITION. SUBSEQUENT INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS REPORTED TO DEALER, BUT UNREPRODUCIBLE AT DEALER. SECOND CALIPER SEIZURE ON 2/4/97 AT 52...

Dec 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UP TWICE. FORD DIDN'T REPLACE UNTIL CAR WARRANTY EXPIRED. FIRST LOCKUP AT 2/13/95, MILEAGE 24,273, BUT NO CALIPER REPLACEMENT, JUST A LUBE AND REPOSITION. SUBSEQUENT INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS REPORTED TO DEALER, BUT UNREPRODUCIBLE AT DEALER. SECOND CALIPER SEIZURE ON 2/4/97 AT 52...

Nov 15, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMART LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMART LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 30, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Oct 30, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Oct 15, 1999 Air Bags

CLOCK SPRING IN AIRBAG HAS BROKEN, AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY UNLESS THIS IS FIXED. FORD IS REFUSING TO PAY FOR REPAIR SINCE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. WE WOULD NOT HAVE KNOWN IF THE LIGHT HAD NOT STARTED BLINKING. YOUR WEBSITE HAS MANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING AIRBAGS FOR THIS YEAR MODEL.

Oct 15, 1999 Air Bags

CLOCK SPRING IN AIRBAG HAS BROKEN, AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY UNLESS THIS IS FIXED. FORD IS REFUSING TO PAY FOR REPAIR SINCE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. WE WOULD NOT HAVE KNOWN IF THE LIGHT HAD NOT STARTED BLINKING. YOUR WEBSITE HAS MANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING AIRBAGS FOR THIS YEAR MODEL.

Aug 25, 1999 Electrical System

THE PRO-LOCK SYSTEM THAT IS IN MY CAR IS HAVING TO BE REMOVE BECAUSE IT IS SPARKING. THE ITEM HAS BEEN DIS-CONTINUED. THE DEALERS WERE NOT SURE WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT WHEN I CALLED THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT USED ANYMORE. ONE DEALER SAID HE HAS TO DO THE

Aug 25, 1999 Electrical System

THE PRO-LOCK SYSTEM THAT IS IN MY CAR IS HAVING TO BE REMOVE BECAUSE IT IS SPARKING. THE ITEM HAS BEEN DIS-CONTINUED. THE DEALERS WERE NOT SURE WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT WHEN I CALLED THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT USED ANYMORE. ONE DEALER SAID HE HAS TO DO THE

Aug 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. TO PREVENT THIS, DRIVER HAS TO HOLD DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE APPLYING THE GAS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. TO PREVENT THIS, DRIVER HAS TO HOLD DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE APPLYING THE GAS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR FOR THE FOURTH TIME, AND WON'T KICK INTO A HIGHER GEAR. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR FOR THE FOURTH TIME, AND WON'T KICK INTO A HIGHER GEAR. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAULTY CAUSING HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST-2ND, TAPPING NOISE IS ALSO HEARD ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. NLM

Aug 3, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAULTY CAUSING HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST-2ND, TAPPING NOISE IS ALSO HEARD ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. NLM

Aug 3, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAULTY CAUSING HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST-2ND, TAPPING NOISE IS ALSO HEARD ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. NLM

Aug 3, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAULTY CAUSING HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST-2ND, TAPPING NOISE IS ALSO HEARD ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. NLM

Jul 12, 1999 Parking Brake

HAND BRAKE FAILS TO RELEASE. REAR CALIPERS SIEZE REAR CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES- APPROXIMATELY EVERY 43K MILES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM I HAVE SEEN IT MENTIONED REPEATEDLY AT FORD PROBE SITES ON THE INTERNET

Jul 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

HAND BRAKE FAILS TO RELEASE. REAR CALIPERS SIEZE REAR CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES- APPROXIMATELY EVERY 43K MILES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM I HAVE SEEN IT MENTIONED REPEATEDLY AT FORD PROBE SITES ON THE INTERNET

Jul 12, 1999 Parking Brake

HAND BRAKE FAILS TO RELEASE. REAR CALIPERS SIEZE REAR CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES- APPROXIMATELY EVERY 43K MILES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM I HAVE SEEN IT MENTIONED REPEATEDLY AT FORD PROBE SITES ON THE INTERNET

Jul 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

HAND BRAKE FAILS TO RELEASE. REAR CALIPERS SIEZE REAR CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES- APPROXIMATELY EVERY 43K MILES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM I HAVE SEEN IT MENTIONED REPEATEDLY AT FORD PROBE SITES ON THE INTERNET

Jun 25, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE IN AN ACCIDENT AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER . MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE IN AN ACCIDENT AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER . MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIIVING VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHICH ALMOST CAUSED CRASHES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURRENCE HAPPENED 4 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIIVING VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHICH ALMOST CAUSED CRASHES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURRENCE HAPPENED 4 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

May 19, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH TRIED TO STEER TO THE RIGHT BUT COULDN'T BECAUSE IT WAS TOO HARD. BUT WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO STEER TO LEFT IT WAS SOFTER THAN RIGHT SIDE. AFTER 2 VISITS TO DEALER, PROBLEM IDENTIFIED AS RACK AND PINION LOCKING UP. PROBLEM BEING REPAIRED. *AK

May 19, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH TRIED TO STEER TO THE RIGHT BUT COULDN'T BECAUSE IT WAS TOO HARD. BUT WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO STEER TO LEFT IT WAS SOFTER THAN RIGHT SIDE. AFTER 2 VISITS TO DEALER, PROBLEM IDENTIFIED AS RACK AND PINION LOCKING UP. PROBLEM BEING REPAIRED. *AK

May 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR CALIPERS HAVE SEIZED. I CANNOT USE THE HANDBRAKE WHEN I PARK. TALKED TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS. ALL WANT AN ARM AND LEG TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PART. RESULTANT FAILURE HAS CAUSED BAD BUSHINGS/ROTORS/TIRE WEAR.

May 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR CALIPERS HAVE SEIZED. I CANNOT USE THE HANDBRAKE WHEN I PARK. TALKED TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS. ALL WANT AN ARM AND LEG TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PART. RESULTANT FAILURE HAS CAUSED BAD BUSHINGS/ROTORS/TIRE WEAR.

May 18, 1999 Suspension

BOTH REAR CALIPERS HAVE SEIZED. I CANNOT USE THE HANDBRAKE WHEN I PARK. TALKED TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS. ALL WANT AN ARM AND LEG TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PART. RESULTANT FAILURE HAS CAUSED BAD BUSHINGS/ROTORS/TIRE WEAR.

May 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR CALIPERS HAVE SEIZED. I CANNOT USE THE HANDBRAKE WHEN I PARK. TALKED TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS. ALL WANT AN ARM AND LEG TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PART. RESULTANT FAILURE HAS CAUSED BAD BUSHINGS/ROTORS/TIRE WEAR.

May 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR CALIPERS HAVE SEIZED. I CANNOT USE THE HANDBRAKE WHEN I PARK. TALKED TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS. ALL WANT AN ARM AND LEG TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PART. RESULTANT FAILURE HAS CAUSED BAD BUSHINGS/ROTORS/TIRE WEAR.

May 18, 1999 Suspension

BOTH REAR CALIPERS HAVE SEIZED. I CANNOT USE THE HANDBRAKE WHEN I PARK. TALKED TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS. ALL WANT AN ARM AND LEG TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PART. RESULTANT FAILURE HAS CAUSED BAD BUSHINGS/ROTORS/TIRE WEAR.

May 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER WILL TOUCH THE DISC AND MAKE A VERY LOUD SCREACHING NOISE. EVEN WITHOUT USING THE BRAKES, THE SQUEALING APPEARS. SOMETIMES, USING THE BRAKES MAKES IT MOMENTARILY STOP, AND SOMETIMES IT JUST MAKES IT WORSE. FORD DEALERSHIP ESTIMATE FOR REBUILT CAL...

May 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER WILL TOUCH THE DISC AND MAKE A VERY LOUD SCREACHING NOISE. EVEN WITHOUT USING THE BRAKES, THE SQUEALING APPEARS. SOMETIMES, USING THE BRAKES MAKES IT MOMENTARILY STOP, AND SOMETIMES IT JUST MAKES IT WORSE. FORD DEALERSHIP ESTIMATE FOR REBUILT CAL...

May 3, 1999 Structure

HATCHBACK LOWER PIVOT PIN SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER STRUT BRACKET, CAUSING THE HATCHBACK TO FALL WHEN UP. THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECALLED THESE VEHICLES, BUT THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. RECALL 93V058. *AK

May 3, 1999 Structure

HATCHBACK LOWER PIVOT PIN SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER STRUT BRACKET, CAUSING THE HATCHBACK TO FALL WHEN UP. THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECALLED THESE VEHICLES, BUT THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. RECALL 93V058. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY WIFE PURCHASED THIS USED CAR IN OCT 1997. SHE HAD THE REAR DISC BRAKES LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING JUST AFTER SHE TOOK POSSESSION. THE BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP ON EITHER SIDE THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES SINCE SHE HAS DRIVEN IT. IT HAS BEEN SO BAD THA T THE ROTOR HAVE CHERRY RED AND SMOKE POURING OFF THE WHEE...

Feb 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY WIFE PURCHASED THIS USED CAR IN OCT 1997. SHE HAD THE REAR DISC BRAKES LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING JUST AFTER SHE TOOK POSSESSION. THE BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP ON EITHER SIDE THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES SINCE SHE HAS DRIVEN IT. IT HAS BEEN SO BAD THA T THE ROTOR HAVE CHERRY RED AND SMOKE POURING OFF THE WHEE...

Feb 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

HOSE CLAMP TWISTED AND CAUSED THROTTLE TO STICK WIDE OPEN CAUSED ENGINE TO OVER REV AND DAMAGED ENGINE, AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A DEADLY ACCIDENT IF SOMEONE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN FRONT OF HER OR CROSSING IN FRONT OF HER AT A STOP LIGHT, IF SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING FASTER A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE O...

Feb 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

HOSE CLAMP TWISTED AND CAUSED THROTTLE TO STICK WIDE OPEN CAUSED ENGINE TO OVER REV AND DAMAGED ENGINE, AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A DEADLY ACCIDENT IF SOMEONE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN FRONT OF HER OR CROSSING IN FRONT OF HER AT A STOP LIGHT, IF SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING FASTER A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE O...

Feb 2, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS CAR WITH A FAILED AIR IDLE BYPASS VALVE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN A TRAFFIC INJURY OR FATALITY. WHEN THIS CONDITION OCCURS YOU LOSE POWER STEERING, SPEED AND ENGINE CONTROL. THIS VALVE HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWO TIMES BEFORE, AND IS AGAIN NEEDING REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $700...

Feb 2, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS CAR WITH A FAILED AIR IDLE BYPASS VALVE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN A TRAFFIC INJURY OR FATALITY. WHEN THIS CONDITION OCCURS YOU LOSE POWER STEERING, SPEED AND ENGINE CONTROL. THIS VALVE HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWO TIMES BEFORE, AND IS AGAIN NEEDING REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $700...

Jan 28, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN THE HATCHBACK IS UP, IT FALLS DOWN BY ITS SELF. THERE IS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN THE HATCHBACK IS UP, IT FALLS DOWN BY ITS SELF. THERE IS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE READ ON THE WEB THAT AFTER SO MANY MILES THAT THE REAR ABS CALIPERS WOULD WEAR OUT BECAUSE OF A DESIGN FLAW. UK FORD HAS AKNOWLEDGED THIS FLAW AND HAS HELPED TO REPLACE THE CALIPERS ON THE PROBE. ALTHOUGH MY CALIPERS ARE NOT YET LOCKING UP, MANY OTHER US PROBE'S HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM. THE P...

Jan 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE READ ON THE WEB THAT AFTER SO MANY MILES THAT THE REAR ABS CALIPERS WOULD WEAR OUT BECAUSE OF A DESIGN FLAW. UK FORD HAS AKNOWLEDGED THIS FLAW AND HAS HELPED TO REPLACE THE CALIPERS ON THE PROBE. ALTHOUGH MY CALIPERS ARE NOT YET LOCKING UP, MANY OTHER US PROBE'S HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM. THE P...

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, BRAKES AND THE STEERING FAILED. DEALER INDICATED CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Steering

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, BRAKES AND THE STEERING FAILED. DEALER INDICATED CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, BRAKES AND THE STEERING FAILED. DEALER INDICATED CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, BRAKES AND THE STEERING FAILED. DEALER INDICATED CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Steering

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, BRAKES AND THE STEERING FAILED. DEALER INDICATED CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, BRAKES AND THE STEERING FAILED. DEALER INDICATED CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS TO SIT FOR AWHILE AND THEN IT WILL START BACK UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS TO SIT FOR AWHILE AND THEN IT WILL START BACK UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE FAILED TO TURN DUE TO STARTER AND IGNITION MODULE DESIGN FLAW.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE FAILED TO TURN DUE TO STARTER AND IGNITION MODULE DESIGN FLAW.

Jan 6, 1999 Power Train

$100 SPEED SENSOR CAUSED $ 2,500 TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT PER DEALERSHIP.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE FAILED TO TURN DUE TO STARTER AND IGNITION MODULE DESIGN FLAW.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE FAILED TO TURN DUE TO STARTER AND IGNITION MODULE DESIGN FLAW.

Jan 6, 1999 Power Train

$100 SPEED SENSOR CAUSED $ 2,500 TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT PER DEALERSHIP.

Jan 5, 1999 Suspension Crash

HAD VEHICLE PARKED. ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED THE PROBE. TOOK VEHICLE TO BODY SHOP. HAD IT TEST DRIVEN BY MECHANIC. AFTER TEST DRIVEN, WAS INFORMED VEHICLE NEEDED A SWAY BAR & 2 EXTENSION RODS. THESE WERE DAMAGED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REARENDED. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR CALIPERS SEIZED DUE TO DETERIORATED HANDBRAKE PIVOT-PIN SEAL AND NEEDLE BEARINGS INSIDE CALIPERS. CALIPER PISTON WON'T RELEASE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO PADS AND INTENSE HEAT TO ROTORS WITH BURNING SMELL. FORD-UK AND MAZDA-UK HAVE CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS COST OF REPLACING CALIPERS, BUT NOT FORD - USA...

Jan 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PARKING BRAKES DO NOT DISENGAGE. EXTREME HIGH HEAT RUINED REAR ROTORS, POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKES DO NOT DISENGAGE. EXTREME HIGH HEAT RUINED REAR ROTORS, POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Suspension Crash

HAD VEHICLE PARKED. ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED THE PROBE. TOOK VEHICLE TO BODY SHOP. HAD IT TEST DRIVEN BY MECHANIC. AFTER TEST DRIVEN, WAS INFORMED VEHICLE NEEDED A SWAY BAR & 2 EXTENSION RODS. THESE WERE DAMAGED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REARENDED. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR CALIPERS SEIZED DUE TO DETERIORATED HANDBRAKE PIVOT-PIN SEAL AND NEEDLE BEARINGS INSIDE CALIPERS. CALIPER PISTON WON'T RELEASE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO PADS AND INTENSE HEAT TO ROTORS WITH BURNING SMELL. FORD-UK AND MAZDA-UK HAVE CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS COST OF REPLACING CALIPERS, BUT NOT FORD - USA...

Jan 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PARKING BRAKES DO NOT DISENGAGE. EXTREME HIGH HEAT RUINED REAR ROTORS, POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKES DO NOT DISENGAGE. EXTREME HIGH HEAT RUINED REAR ROTORS, POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Jan 4, 1999 Visibility

SUN ROOF: CONTINOUS KNOCKING NOISE. I HAVE BEEN TO FIVE DIFFERENT DEALERS IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES, NONE OF THEM HAD A MECHANIC QUALIFIED TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE. EVEN WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. DOOR PANEL: THE DOOR PANEL JUST SEPARATED INTO TWO PIECES AND NOW THE RIGHT DOOR PANEL IS SEPARATING.

Jan 4, 1999 Visibility

SUN ROOF: CONTINOUS KNOCKING NOISE. I HAVE BEEN TO FIVE DIFFERENT DEALERS IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES, NONE OF THEM HAD A MECHANIC QUALIFIED TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE. EVEN WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. DOOR PANEL: THE DOOR PANEL JUST SEPARATED INTO TWO PIECES AND NOW THE RIGHT DOOR PANEL IS SEPARATING.

Dec 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS ARE SEIZING UP. THIS IS DANGEROUS, AS IT HEATS UP THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING LOSS OF BREAKING ABILITY.

Dec 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS ARE SEIZING UP. THIS IS DANGEROUS, AS IT HEATS UP THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING LOSS OF BREAKING ABILITY.

Nov 24, 1998 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE LIGHT BLINKED ON AND OFF.THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER , AND THEY SAID THAT IF THE CONSUMER GETS INTO AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WON'T DEPLOY. THE DIAGNOSTIC MODULE WAS REPLACED. *AK *TT

Nov 24, 1998 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE LIGHT BLINKED ON AND OFF.THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER , AND THEY SAID THAT IF THE CONSUMER GETS INTO AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WON'T DEPLOY. THE DIAGNOSTIC MODULE WAS REPLACED. *AK *TT

Nov 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS BECOME WARPED AT EVERY 20,000 MILES OR LESS, WHICH MAY CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 2, 1998 Structure

HATCHBACK ASSEMBLY STRUTS MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING THE HATCHBACK TO FALL UNEXPECTEDLY, ALMOST CAUSING INJURIES. RECALL # 93V05800, MANUFACTURER STATED THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS BECOME WARPED AT EVERY 20,000 MILES OR LESS, WHICH MAY CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 2, 1998 Structure

HATCHBACK ASSEMBLY STRUTS MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING THE HATCHBACK TO FALL UNEXPECTEDLY, ALMOST CAUSING INJURIES. RECALL # 93V05800, MANUFACTURER STATED THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Air Bags Crash Fire

TRAVELING 20MPH & REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S PANTS CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO CHEMICALS IN AIR BAG. DRIVER NOT INJURED. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Air Bags Crash Fire

TRAVELING 20MPH & REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S PANTS CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO CHEMICALS IN AIR BAG. DRIVER NOT INJURED. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND THE DRIVE'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND THE DRIVE'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 15, 1998 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE PIVOT PIN SIEZED, WHICH CAUSED REAR BRAKE PADS TO REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH BRAKE ROTOR, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY OVERHEATED. *ET

Oct 15, 1998 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE PIVOT PIN SIEZED, WHICH CAUSED REAR BRAKE PADS TO REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH BRAKE ROTOR, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY OVERHEATED. *ET

Oct 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BOTH CALIPER FAILED AT SEPARATE TIMES

Oct 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BOTH CALIPER FAILED AT SEPARATE TIMES

Aug 28, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER CONTACTED A SERVICE REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE VEHICLE SERVICED. WHEN THE MECHANIC CHECKED THE VEHICLE, MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. *AK THE SPRING AND BEARING PLATE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 28, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER CONTACTED A SERVICE REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE VEHICLE SERVICED. WHEN THE MECHANIC CHECKED THE VEHICLE, MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. *AK THE SPRING AND BEARING PLATE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 28, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER CONTACTED A SERVICE REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE VEHICLE SERVICED. WHEN THE MECHANIC CHECKED THE VEHICLE, MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. *AK THE SPRING AND BEARING PLATE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 28, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER CONTACTED A SERVICE REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE VEHICLE SERVICED. WHEN THE MECHANIC CHECKED THE VEHICLE, MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. *AK THE SPRING AND BEARING PLATE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES. QCAW

Aug 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES. QCAW

Aug 17, 1998 Parking Brake

WHEN USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT MAY NOT RELEASE. THE REAR BRAKE WILL START SMOKING AFTER A FEW MILES. THE DRIVER WILL REPAIR THE EXISTING CALIPER BY SPRAYING OIL ON THE PART OF THE CALIPER WHERE THE EMERGENCY CABLE ATTACHES TO THE PIVOT AND SPRING, THEN WORKING THE HAND LEVER UNTIL IT BECOMES FRE...

Aug 17, 1998 Parking Brake

WHEN USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT MAY NOT RELEASE. THE REAR BRAKE WILL START SMOKING AFTER A FEW MILES. THE DRIVER WILL REPAIR THE EXISTING CALIPER BY SPRAYING OIL ON THE PART OF THE CALIPER WHERE THE EMERGENCY CABLE ATTACHES TO THE PIVOT AND SPRING, THEN WORKING THE HAND LEVER UNTIL IT BECOMES FRE...

Jul 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 60 TO 65 MPH VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. DEALER REPLACED BATTERY, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT A FEE WOULD BE CHARGED FOR RUNNING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. CONSUMER FEELS THAT DEALER SHOULD NOT CHARGE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES. *AK *TT

Jul 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 60 TO 65 MPH VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. DEALER REPLACED BATTERY, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT A FEE WOULD BE CHARGED FOR RUNNING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. CONSUMER FEELS THAT DEALER SHOULD NOT CHARGE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES. *AK *TT

Jul 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS REPLACED SENSOR ON WHEEL, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK

Jul 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS REPLACED SENSOR ON WHEEL, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Steering

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 70 MPH FOR ABOUT HALF AN HOUR POWER STEERING WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE DEFECT. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Steering

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 70 MPH FOR ABOUT HALF AN HOUR POWER STEERING WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE DEFECT. *AK

Jul 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE FULLY AFTER PARKING BRAKE WAS DISENGAGED.

Jul 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE FULLY AFTER PARKING BRAKE WAS DISENGAGED.

Jun 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

INDIVIDUAL WAS DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AT ABOUT 20 TO 30MPH WHEN HE RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED , CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. *AK

Jun 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

INDIVIDUAL WAS DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AT ABOUT 20 TO 30MPH WHEN HE RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED , CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. *AK

May 19, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG MONITOR FAILED. 534255 DUP OF 535689; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

May 19, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG MONITOR FAILED. 534255 DUP OF 535689; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

May 14, 1998 Parking Brake

FAULTY PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM.

May 14, 1998 Parking Brake

FAULTY PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM.

May 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER INTERMITTENTLY RUBS WITH FRICTION, SOMETIMES CAUSING A BURNING METAL SMELL.

May 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER INTERMITTENTLY RUBS WITH FRICTION, SOMETIMES CAUSING A BURNING METAL SMELL.

May 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR CALIPER INTERMTTENTLY RUBS WITH FRICTION.

May 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR CALIPER INTERMTTENTLY RUBS WITH FRICTION.

Apr 15, 1998 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG.

Apr 15, 1998 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG.

Apr 14, 1998 Air Bags

DRIVER'S AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY.

Apr 14, 1998 Air Bags

DRIVER'S AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY.

Apr 2, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Apr 2, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Mar 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER FAILED.

Mar 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST PIPE FAILURE.

Mar 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKETS/CLAMPS REPLACED.

Mar 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER FAILED.

Mar 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST PIPE FAILURE.

Mar 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKETS/CLAMPS REPLACED.

Feb 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXTREME ENGINE NOISE DURING WARM UP.

Feb 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXTREME ENGINE NOISE DURING WARM UP.

Feb 18, 1998 Structure

HYDRAULIC LIFTS WHICH HOLD THE REAR DOOR OPEN FAILED.

Feb 18, 1998 Structure

HYDRAULIC LIFTS WHICH HOLD THE REAR DOOR OPEN FAILED.

Feb 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE CALIPERS FREEZE CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL.

Feb 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE CALIPERS FREEZE CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL.

Feb 4, 1998 Air Bags

SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG OPERATION HAS GONE OUT, AIR BAG HAS NEVER BEEN USED. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Air Bags

SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAG OPERATION HAS GONE OUT, AIRBAG HAS NEVER BEEN USED.

Feb 4, 1998 Air Bags

SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG OPERATION HAS GONE OUT, AIR BAG HAS NEVER BEEN USED. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Air Bags

SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAG OPERATION HAS GONE OUT, AIRBAG HAS NEVER BEEN USED.

Jan 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKETS FAILURES.

Jan 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKETS FAILURES.

Jan 17, 1998 Power Train

PROBLEM WITH NOISY THROW-OUT BEARINGS, BEARING REPLACED ONCE.

Jan 17, 1998 Power Train

PROBLEM WITH NOISY THROW-OUT BEARINGS, BEARING REPLACED ONCE.

Jan 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FROZE INTO LOCKE DPOSITION, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO OVERHEAT.

Jan 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FROZE INTO LOCKE DPOSITION, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO OVERHEAT.

Jan 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR CALIPER FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Jan 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR CALIPER FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Dec 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

REAR BRAKE LOCKED IN TRAFFIC, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

REAR BRAKE LOCKED IN TRAFFIC, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

REAR BRAKE LOCKED IN TRAFFIC, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

REAR BRAKE LOCKED IN TRAFFIC, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 23, 1997 Visibility

THE SIDE REAR WINDOW FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 23, 1997 Visibility

THE SIDE REAR WINDOW FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 20, 1997 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD DUE TO A A FAILURE IN THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM, CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 20, 1997 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD DUE TO A A FAILURE IN THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM, CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR BRAKE CALIPER FAILED TWICE.

Dec 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR BRAKE CALIPER FAILED TWICE.

Dec 3, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG MODULATOR FAILED DUE TO MULTIPLE SHORTS IN WIRING HARNESS.

Dec 3, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG MODULATOR FAILED DUE TO MULTIPLE SHORTS IN WIRING UNDER DASHBOARD HARNESS.

Dec 3, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG MODULATOR FAILED DUE TO MULTIPLE SHORTS IN WIRING HARNESS.

Dec 3, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG MODULATOR FAILED DUE TO MULTIPLE SHORTS IN WIRING UNDER DASHBOARD HARNESS.

Nov 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR CALIPER SEIZED, CAUSING EXTREME HEAT AND WARPING OF THE ROTOR. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR CALIPER SEIZED, CAUSING EXTREME HEAT AND WARPING OF THE ROTOR. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER. *AK

Nov 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 25 MPH WENT TO APPLY BRAKES,PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, VEHICLE KEPT MOVING AT ABOUT TWO CAR LENGTHS BEFORE IT ACTUALLY BEGAN TO STOP,THIS IS AN INTERMIITTENT PROBLEM. MECHANIC REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. WAS STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEM. WENT BACK TO MECHANIC TO REPLACE ALL NEW BRAKE P...

Nov 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 25 MPH WENT TO APPLY BRAKES,PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, VEHICLE KEPT MOVING AT ABOUT TWO CAR LENGTHS BEFORE IT ACTUALLY BEGAN TO STOP,THIS IS AN INTERMIITTENT PROBLEM. MECHANIC REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. WAS STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEM. WENT BACK TO MECHANIC TO REPLACE ALL NEW BRAKE P...

Oct 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS GET STUCK UPON ENGAGING THE BRAKES, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. *AK

Oct 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS GET STUCK UPON ENGAGING THE BRAKES, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. *AK

Oct 8, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Oct 8, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Sep 17, 1997 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR/IGNITOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Sep 17, 1997 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR/IGNITOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR LEFT BRAKE SEIZED WHEN USING PARKING EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR LEFT BRAKE SEIZED WHEN USING PARKING EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO REPLACED PARKING BRAKE PIVOT PIN. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Parking Brake

REAR CALIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO REPLACED PARKING BRAKE PIVOT PIN. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO REPLACED PARKING BRAKE PIVOT PIN. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Parking Brake

REAR CALIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO REPLACED PARKING BRAKE PIVOT PIN. *AK

Aug 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS WERE LOCKED AND THE REAR PADS WERE WORN OUT CAUSIN A SCRAPING SOUND FROM REAR BRAKES.

Aug 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS WERE LOCKED AND THE REAR PADS WERE WORN OUT CAUSIN A SCRAPING SOUND FROM REAR BRAKES.

Aug 22, 1997 Air Bags

OTHER: AIR BAG IS NON-OPERATIONAL DUE TO A DIAGNOSTIC MODULE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 22, 1997 Air Bags

OTHER: AIR BAG IS NON-OPERATIONAL DUE TO A DIAGNOSTIC MODULE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 19, 1997 Parking Brake

REAR BRAKE CALIPER FREEZES UPON USE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.

Aug 19, 1997 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE CAUSING THE REAR CALIPERS TO OVERHEAT.

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR CALIPER FROZE RESULTING IN THE REAR WHEEL LOCKING UP.

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

REAR CALIPERS FAIL BECAUSE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT RELEASE PROPERLY CAUSING THE BRAKE TO REMAIN ENGAGED DURING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Aug 19, 1997 Parking Brake

REAR BRAKE CALIPER FREEZES UPON USE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.

Aug 19, 1997 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE CAUSING THE REAR CALIPERS TO OVERHEAT.

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR CALIPER FROZE RESULTING IN THE REAR WHEEL LOCKING UP.

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

REAR CALIPERS FAIL BECAUSE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT RELEASE PROPERLY CAUSING THE BRAKE TO REMAIN ENGAGED DURING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Aug 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, REAR BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, REAR BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS REAR BRAKE CALIPERS HAV ENOT RELEASED WHEN HAND BRAKE WAS RELEASED. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE REAR CALIPER STICKING IN THE OPEN POSITION, MAKING EMERGENCY BRAKES INOPERATIVE. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CALIPER FROZE WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE ON THE ROTOR. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

HAND BRAKE PIVOT HAS CORRODED INTERNALLY IN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO HANG UP PERIODICALLY.

Aug 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, REAR BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, REAR BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS REAR BRAKE CALIPERS HAV ENOT RELEASED WHEN HAND BRAKE WAS RELEASED. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE REAR CALIPER STICKING IN THE OPEN POSITION, MAKING EMERGENCY BRAKES INOPERATIVE. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CALIPER FROZE WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE ON THE ROTOR. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

HAND BRAKE PIVOT HAS CORRODED INTERNALLY IN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO HANG UP PERIODICALLY.

Aug 3, 1997 Structure

PAINT HAS A LOT OF TINY LITTLE CRACKS.

Aug 3, 1997 Structure

PAINT HAS A LOT OF TINY LITTLE CRACKS.

Jul 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE CALIPER FAILURE.

Jul 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE CALIPER FAILURE.

Jul 10, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT/RIGHT REAR CALIPERS OVERHEATED, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT/RIGHT REAR CALIPERS OVERHEATED, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED.

Jun 23, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED.

Apr 21, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING, WINDOWS BECAME LOOSE, DURING ONE OCCURRENCE LEFT REAR WINDOW FELL OFF VEHICLE, DEALER GLUED WINDOW BACK ON; ALL WINDOWS ARE GLUED ONTO FRAME OF VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 21, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING, WINDOWS BECAME LOOSE, DURING ONE OCCURRENCE LEFT REAR WINDOW FELL OFF VEHICLE, DEALER GLUED WINDOW BACK ON; ALL WINDOWS ARE GLUED ONTO FRAME OF VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 8, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED.

Apr 8, 1997 Visibility

WINDOW MOLDING FAILED.

Apr 8, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED.

Apr 8, 1997 Visibility

WINDOW MOLDING FAILED.

Apr 2, 1997 Air Bags

OTHER: AIR BAG FAILURE. DUP OF 518364, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK

Apr 2, 1997 Air Bags

OTHER: AIR BAG FAILURE. DUP OF 518364, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Electrical System

AT TIMES, VEHICLE DOES NOT MAINTAIN THE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE NEEDED TO CONTINUE RUNNING, IT STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Electrical System

AT TIMES, VEHICLE DOES NOT MAINTAIN THE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE NEEDED TO CONTINUE RUNNING, IT STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED TWICE. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED TWICE. *AK

Feb 21, 1997 Electrical System Fire

STARTED THE ENGINE, TWO MINUTES LATER SMOKE STARTED GUSHING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND TEN MINUTES LATER FLAMES WERE IN THE DASH LEADING OUT TO THE UNDER HOOD OF VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 21, 1997 Electrical System Fire

STARTED THE ENGINE, TWO MINUTES LATER SMOKE STARTED GUSHING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND TEN MINUTES LATER FLAMES WERE IN THE DASH LEADING OUT TO THE UNDER HOOD OF VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 18, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE DASH AREA. *AK

Feb 18, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE DASH AREA. *AK

Feb 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT TEN MPH OR BELOW. PROBLEMS WORSENS AS VEHICLE TEMPERATURE INCREASES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE AND DIAGNOSTICS DO NOT DETECT ANY PROBLEMS.

Feb 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT TEN MPH OR BELOW. PROBLEMS WORSENS AS VEHICLE TEMPERATURE INCREASES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE AND DIAGNOSTICS DO NOT DETECT ANY PROBLEMS.

Feb 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

MULTIPLE LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER FAILURES.

Feb 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

MULTIPLE LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER FAILURES.

Jan 28, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, NOTICED THAT SIDE WINDOW ON DOOR GONE. HAD HEARD A WHISTLING NOTICE THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. HAD IT REPAIRED BEFORE AT DEALERSHIP. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR WINDOW. REFERRED TO WINDOW DEALER. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, NOTICED THAT SIDE WINDOW ON DOOR GONE. HAD HEARD A WHISTLING NOTICE THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. HAD IT REPAIRED BEFORE AT DEALERSHIP. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR WINDOW. REFERRED TO WINDOW DEALER. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Structure

WHEN LIFTING THE HATCHBACK, THE HATCHBACK SUPPORT ROD FAILED, CAUSING THE HATCHBACK TO FALL DOWN ON CONSUMERS BACK. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Structure

WHEN LIFTING THE HATCHBACK, THE HATCHBACK SUPPORT ROD FAILED, CAUSING THE HATCHBACK TO FALL DOWN ON CONSUMERS BACK. *AK

Jan 22, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT FAILED, CAUSING CAR NOT TO START.

Jan 22, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT FAILED, CAUSING CAR NOT TO START.

Jan 17, 1997 Steering

IN COLD WEATHER THERE IS A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN TURNING AND IT IS LOOSE, TOOK TO DEALER, REPLACED GEAR BOX FOR THE STEERING AND BUSHING . *AK

Jan 17, 1997 Steering

IN COLD WEATHER THERE IS A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN TURNING AND IT IS LOOSE, TOOK TO DEALER, REPLACED GEAR BOX FOR THE STEERING AND BUSHING . *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

OWNER STATES THAT SHE HAD JUST DRIVEN VEHICLE AND PARKED IT WHEN SHE WENT IN THE HOUSE AND LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW HER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. SHE NOTES THAT FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT COULD HAVE STARTED FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

OWNER STATES THAT SHE HAD JUST DRIVEN VEHICLE AND PARKED IT WHEN SHE WENT IN THE HOUSE AND LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW HER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. SHE NOTES THAT FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT COULD HAVE STARTED FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK

Dec 13, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE AIRBAG TO CUT DRIVER'S FACE. THE DEALER REPLACED THA AIR BAG. *AK

Dec 13, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE AIRBAG TO CUT DRIVER'S FACE. THE DEALER REPLACED THA AIR BAG. *AK

Nov 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES EXCESS OIL DRIPPING FROM FILER CAP DIRECTLY ONTO ALTERNATOR AND ELECTRICAL PARTS SHORTING OUT SYSTEM AND RESULTED IN FIRE, CONSUMER REROUTED ELECTRICS AWAY FROM ENGINE AND SEAL...

Nov 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES EXCESS OIL DRIPPING FROM FILER CAP DIRECTLY ONTO ALTERNATOR AND ELECTRICAL PARTS SHORTING OUT SYSTEM AND RESULTED IN FIRE, CONSUMER REROUTED ELECTRICS AWAY FROM ENGINE AND SEAL...

Nov 1, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AT APPROX. 20MPH, REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT THAT STOPPED SHORT, AIRBAG DEPLOYED, EXHIBITING WHITE SMOKE/POWDER SUSTANCE WHICH CAUSED CHEMICAL BURNS TO FACE AND NECK. *AK *JB

Nov 1, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AT APPROX. 20MPH, REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT THAT STOPPED SHORT, AIRBAG DEPLOYED, EXHIBITING WHITE SMOKE/POWDER SUSTANCE WHICH CAUSED CHEMICAL BURNS TO FACE AND NECK. *AK *JB

Oct 21, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Aug 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTI-LOCK BRAKESFAILED TWENTY TIMES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, ONCE RESULTIN GIN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Aug 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTI-LOCK BRAKESFAILED TWENTY TIMES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, ONCE RESULTIN GIN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Aug 1, 1996 Electrical System

SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH CAUSES RADIO TO STAY ON AFTER CAR IS TURNED OFF/KEY REMOVED.

Aug 1, 1996 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG PARTIALLY INFLATED THEN VIOLENTLY EXPLODED IN DRIVERS FACE, CAUSING INJURY.

Aug 1, 1996 Electrical System

SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH CAUSES RADIO TO STAY ON AFTER CAR IS TURNED OFF/KEY REMOVED.

Aug 1, 1996 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG PARTIALLY INFLATED THEN VIOLENTLY EXPLODED IN DRIVERS FACE, CAUSING INJURY.

Jun 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FROZE UP FOUR TIMES. *AK

Jun 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FROZE UP FOUR TIMES. *AK

Apr 9, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND MAKING TURNS ENGINE DIES; LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE POWER; STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP; NO WARNING; INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 9, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND MAKING TURNS ENGINE DIES; LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE POWER; STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP; NO WARNING; INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER PUT CAR IN PARK AND IT ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CAR TO HIT TREE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AFTER DRIVING THROUGH ANKLE DEEP WATER. *SD

Apr 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER PUT CAR IN PARK AND IT ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CAR TO HIT TREE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AFTER DRIVING THROUGH ANKLE DEEP WATER. *SD

Mar 13, 1996 Structure

HYDRALIC LIFTS FAILED CAUSING THE TRUNK TO FALL ON CONSUMERS NECK, COMPONENT RECALL BUT NOTICE NOT RECIEVED.

Mar 13, 1996 Structure

HYDRALIC LIFTS FAILED CAUSING THE TRUNK TO FALL ON CONSUMERS NECK, COMPONENT RECALL BUT NOTICE NOT RECIEVED.

Mar 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKE FAILURE, EDNEED TO CHANGE THE DISC BRAKES TOO OFTEN. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKE FAILURE, EDNEED TO CHANGE THE DISC BRAKES TOO OFTEN. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKE FAILURE, EDNEED TO CHANGE THE DISC BRAKES TOO OFTEN. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKE FAILURE, EDNEED TO CHANGE THE DISC BRAKES TOO OFTEN. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Structure

TRUNK RELEASED WHILE DRIVER WAS RESETTING THE FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH, CAUSING INJURY. *SD

Feb 26, 1996 Structure

TRUNK RELEASED WHILE DRIVER WAS RESETTING THE FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH, CAUSING INJURY. *SD

Feb 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Feb 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Dec 19, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS STALLING, SPECIALLY WHEN FILLING UP FOR GAS. TT

Dec 19, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS STALLING, SPECIALLY WHEN FILLING UP FOR GAS. TT

Nov 13, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG DID DEPLOY AND CAUSED SECONDARY BURNS TO THE DRIVER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 13, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG DID DEPLOY AND CAUSED SECONDARY BURNS TO THE DRIVER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 7, 1995 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN ACCIDENT AND REAR SEAT CAME FORWARD. TT BOTH REAR SEATS CAME UNLATCHED AND LUNGED FORWARD. *SLC

Nov 7, 1995 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN ACCIDENT AND REAR SEAT CAME FORWARD. TT BOTH REAR SEATS CAME UNLATCHED AND LUNGED FORWARD. *SLC

Nov 6, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN ACCIDENT SEAT BELT CAME OUT OF BUCKLE AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN ACCIDENT SEAT BELT CAME OUT OF BUCKLE AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN ACCIDENT SEAT BELT CAME OUT OF BUCKLE AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN ACCIDENT SEAT BELT CAME OUT OF BUCKLE AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Oct 17, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN A FRONTAL COLLISION TWICE AND NEITHER TIME HAS THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Oct 17, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN A FRONTAL COLLISION TWICE AND NEITHER TIME HAS THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKUP, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKUP, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. TT

Aug 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES. *AK

Aug 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES. *AK

Jun 23, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT AND CAUSED BURN INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. TT

Jun 23, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT AND CAUSED BURN INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Steering

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL W/DIAGNOSIS NOT COMPLETE. SYSTEM HAS UNPREDICTABLE STEERING LOSS. STEERING WHEEL BECOMES VERY HARD TO TURN, IT REQUIRES MUCH EFFORT. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Steering

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL W/DIAGNOSIS NOT COMPLETE. SYSTEM HAS UNPREDICTABLE STEERING LOSS. STEERING WHEEL BECOMES VERY HARD TO TURN, IT REQUIRES MUCH EFFORT. TT

Apr 18, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPARK PLUG GASKET BELOW VALVE COVER FAILED TWICE. *SKD

Apr 18, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPARK PLUG GASKET BELOW VALVE COVER FAILED TWICE. *SKD

Mar 10, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Mar 10, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Feb 8, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, IMPACT 12:00, POSITION SPEED UNKNOWN. TT

Feb 8, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, IMPACT 12:00, POSITION SPEED UNKNOWN. TT

Jan 26, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION AT 55 MPH WHEN IT STRUCK A CONCRETE CULBIT, MINOR INJURIES. TT

Jan 26, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION AT 55 MPH WHEN IT STRUCK A CONCRETE CULBIT, MINOR INJURIES. TT

Jan 17, 1995 Tires Crash

REAR TIRE BLEW HIT CONCRETE BARRIER AND AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. TT

Jan 17, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

REAR TIRE BLEW HIT CONCRETE BARRIER AND AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. TT

Jan 17, 1995 Tires Crash

REAR TIRE BLEW HIT CONCRETE BARRIER AND AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. TT

Jan 17, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

REAR TIRE BLEW HIT CONCRETE BARRIER AND AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. TT