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Mar 15, 2017 Suspension 190,000 mi

THE BALL END BROKE OFF THE TIE ROD.

Mar 15, 2017 Suspension 190,000 mi

THE BALL END BROKE OFF THE TIE ROD.

Aug 17, 2010 Seat Belts 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE ATTEMPTED TO SECURE THE SEATBELT, THE ENTIRE SEATBELT BECAME DETACHED FROM THE ANCHORAGE CABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 215,000.

Aug 17, 2010 Seat Belts 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE ATTEMPTED TO SECURE THE SEATBELT, THE ENTIRE SEATBELT BECAME DETACHED FROM THE ANCHORAGE CABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 215,000.

Apr 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, HE NOTICED THAT WHEN HE TRIED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, HE WAS UNABLE TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL USING THE BRAKE PEDAL. HE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN USING THE BRAKES BUT HAD TO DEACTIVATE...

Apr 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, HE NOTICED THAT WHEN HE TRIED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, HE WAS UNABLE TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL USING THE BRAKE PEDAL. HE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN USING THE BRAKES BUT HAD TO DEACTIVATE...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1989 FORD TAURUS GLS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TRIED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 85 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FOR AN HOUR AND A HALF AS THE SPEED INCREASED. THE CONT...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1989 FORD TAURUS GLS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TRIED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 85 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FOR AN HOUR AND A HALF AS THE SPEED INCREASED. THE CONT...

Jan 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER ACCIDENTLY STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND UNEXPECTEDLY, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND C...

Jan 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER ACCIDENTLY STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND UNEXPECTEDLY, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND C...

Jul 7, 2008 Tires

HAVING TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH TIRE, HEATING, BRAKES, SUSPENSION I CHANGE THIS PARTS LIKE 3 TIMES. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Suspension

HAVING TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH TIRE, HEATING, BRAKES, SUSPENSION I CHANGE THIS PARTS LIKE 3 TIMES. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAVING TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH TIRE, HEATING, BRAKES, SUSPENSION I CHANGE THIS PARTS LIKE 3 TIMES. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Visibility

HAVING TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH TIRE, HEATING, BRAKES, SUSPENSION I CHANGE THIS PARTS LIKE 3 TIMES. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Tires

HAVING TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH TIRE, HEATING, BRAKES, SUSPENSION I CHANGE THIS PARTS LIKE 3 TIMES. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Tires

HAVING TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH TIRE, HEATING, BRAKES, SUSPENSION I CHANGE THIS PARTS LIKE 3 TIMES. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Suspension

HAVING TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH TIRE, HEATING, BRAKES, SUSPENSION I CHANGE THIS PARTS LIKE 3 TIMES. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAVING TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH TIRE, HEATING, BRAKES, SUSPENSION I CHANGE THIS PARTS LIKE 3 TIMES. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Visibility

HAVING TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH TIRE, HEATING, BRAKES, SUSPENSION I CHANGE THIS PARTS LIKE 3 TIMES. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Tires

HAVING TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH TIRE, HEATING, BRAKES, SUSPENSION I CHANGE THIS PARTS LIKE 3 TIMES. *TR

Jul 18, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,000 mi

THIS WAS ON A 1989 FORD TAURUS L . AFTER REAR BRAKE REPAIRS THE BRAKE LINE FROM THE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE SPRUNG A LEAK AND ALL BRAKING WAS LOST. DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE THIS BRAKE LINE LIKELY BROKE DUE TO YEARS OF CORROSION FROM ROAD SALTS AND OTHER SOURCES DURING B...

Jul 18, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,000 mi

THIS WAS ON A 1989 FORD TAURUS L . AFTER REAR BRAKE REPAIRS THE BRAKE LINE FROM THE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE SPRUNG A LEAK AND ALL BRAKING WAS LOST. DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE THIS BRAKE LINE LIKELY BROKE DUE TO YEARS OF CORROSION FROM ROAD SALTS AND OTHER SOURCES DURING B...

Aug 5, 2006 Electrical System Fire

SUNDAY AT 11:45 AM, I LEFT MY HOUSE TO GO TO WORK AT WAL-MART. AT ABOUT 4:30 PM, A CUSTOMER AT WAL-MART CAME IN THE STORE AND TOLD US THAT A CAR WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. I WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE WHO CAR IT WAS. IT WAS MINE. IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE DASH. THE WHOLE DASH IS GONE. THE F...

Aug 5, 2006 Electrical System Fire

SUNDAY AT 11:45 AM, I LEFT MY HOUSE TO GO TO WORK AT WAL-MART. AT ABOUT 4:30 PM, A CUSTOMER AT WAL-MART CAME IN THE STORE AND TOLD US THAT A CAR WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. I WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE WHO CAR IT WAS. IT WAS MINE. IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE DASH. THE WHOLE DASH IS GONE. THE F...

Feb 7, 2005 Suspension 95,746 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1989 FORD TAURUS SEDAN AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2005 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 PM I EXPERIENCED AN APPARENT BLOWOUT OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. IN THE DARK, MY 13 YEAR OLD SON AND I CHANGED THE TIRE PUTTING ON THE TEMPORARY SPARE AND WE DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE LOCAL...

Feb 7, 2005 Suspension 95,746 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1989 FORD TAURUS SEDAN AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2005 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 PM I EXPERIENCED AN APPARENT BLOWOUT OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. IN THE DARK, MY 13 YEAR OLD SON AND I CHANGED THE TIRE PUTTING ON THE TEMPORARY SPARE AND WE DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE LOCAL...

Oct 25, 2004 Structure 153,389 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1989 FORD TAURUS, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG, AND THE CAR BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT NEAR ANY OTHER CARS, AND ONLY 1 BLOCK FROM HOME, SO WITH BRUTE FORCE I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR BACK TO MY DRIVEWAY. INSPECTION FOUND THAT BOTH REAR CORNERS OF THE SUB FR...

Oct 25, 2004 Structure 153,389 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1989 FORD TAURUS, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG, AND THE CAR BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT NEAR ANY OTHER CARS, AND ONLY 1 BLOCK FROM HOME, SO WITH BRUTE FORCE I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR BACK TO MY DRIVEWAY. INSPECTION FOUND THAT BOTH REAR CORNERS OF THE SUB FR...

Aug 27, 2004 Wheels Crash

CAR TRAVELING 50 MPH DOWN A DRY DIRT ROAD, WITH NO REASON CAR ENDED UP SPINNING 5 TIMES AND BEING STOPPED BY A TREE. A LOUD THUMP WAS HEARD JUST PRIOR TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. INVESTIGATION DONE. ENGINE HAD DROPPED, COULD HAVE BEEN AT TIME OF IMPACT. I WONDER IF THIS AUTO EVEN THOUGH IT WA...

Aug 27, 2004 Wheels Crash

CAR TRAVELING 50 MPH DOWN A DRY DIRT ROAD, WITH NO REASON CAR ENDED UP SPINNING 5 TIMES AND BEING STOPPED BY A TREE. A LOUD THUMP WAS HEARD JUST PRIOR TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. INVESTIGATION DONE. ENGINE HAD DROPPED, COULD HAVE BEEN AT TIME OF IMPACT. I WONDER IF THIS AUTO EVEN THOUGH IT WA...

Aug 4, 2004 Suspension 95,000 mi

WE HAVE A 1989 TAURUS W/OD TRANSMISSION THAT SHIFTS HARD AND ROUGH, ALSO THE FRONT AND REAR RATTLES AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL OFF. WE WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALLS FOR THIS ON OUR VEHICLE. THE PAINT IS BLISTERING WITH ORANGE RUST COMING THROUGH, AND THE STEARING (POWER W/TILT) HAS A JERK I...

Aug 4, 2004 Power Train 95,000 mi

WE HAVE A 1989 TAURUS W/OD TRANSMISSION THAT SHIFTS HARD AND ROUGH, ALSO THE FRONT AND REAR RATTLES AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL OFF. WE WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALLS FOR THIS ON OUR VEHICLE. THE PAINT IS BLISTERING WITH ORANGE RUST COMING THROUGH, AND THE STEARING (POWER W/TILT) HAS A JERK I...

Aug 4, 2004 Steering 95,000 mi

WE HAVE A 1989 TAURUS W/OD TRANSMISSION THAT SHIFTS HARD AND ROUGH, ALSO THE FRONT AND REAR RATTLES AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL OFF. WE WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALLS FOR THIS ON OUR VEHICLE. THE PAINT IS BLISTERING WITH ORANGE RUST COMING THROUGH, AND THE STEARING (POWER W/TILT) HAS A JERK I...

Aug 4, 2004 Structure 95,000 mi

WE HAVE A 1989 TAURUS W/OD TRANSMISSION THAT SHIFTS HARD AND ROUGH, ALSO THE FRONT AND REAR RATTLES AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL OFF. WE WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALLS FOR THIS ON OUR VEHICLE. THE PAINT IS BLISTERING WITH ORANGE RUST COMING THROUGH, AND THE STEARING (POWER W/TILT) HAS A JERK I...

Aug 4, 2004 Suspension 95,000 mi

WE HAVE A 1989 TAURUS W/OD TRANSMISSION THAT SHIFTS HARD AND ROUGH, ALSO THE FRONT AND REAR RATTLES AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL OFF. WE WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALLS FOR THIS ON OUR VEHICLE. THE PAINT IS BLISTERING WITH ORANGE RUST COMING THROUGH, AND THE STEARING (POWER W/TILT) HAS A JERK I...

Aug 4, 2004 Power Train 95,000 mi

WE HAVE A 1989 TAURUS W/OD TRANSMISSION THAT SHIFTS HARD AND ROUGH, ALSO THE FRONT AND REAR RATTLES AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL OFF. WE WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALLS FOR THIS ON OUR VEHICLE. THE PAINT IS BLISTERING WITH ORANGE RUST COMING THROUGH, AND THE STEARING (POWER W/TILT) HAS A JERK I...

Aug 4, 2004 Steering 95,000 mi

WE HAVE A 1989 TAURUS W/OD TRANSMISSION THAT SHIFTS HARD AND ROUGH, ALSO THE FRONT AND REAR RATTLES AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL OFF. WE WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALLS FOR THIS ON OUR VEHICLE. THE PAINT IS BLISTERING WITH ORANGE RUST COMING THROUGH, AND THE STEARING (POWER W/TILT) HAS A JERK I...

Aug 4, 2004 Structure 95,000 mi

WE HAVE A 1989 TAURUS W/OD TRANSMISSION THAT SHIFTS HARD AND ROUGH, ALSO THE FRONT AND REAR RATTLES AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL OFF. WE WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALLS FOR THIS ON OUR VEHICLE. THE PAINT IS BLISTERING WITH ORANGE RUST COMING THROUGH, AND THE STEARING (POWER W/TILT) HAS A JERK I...

May 5, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE THEN THE LEFT FRONT DROPPED TO THE GROUND. CONSUMER GOT OUT TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THE TIRE WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE RIM. VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE, AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A SHOP. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN OFF. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE COIL SPRING...

May 5, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE THEN THE LEFT FRONT DROPPED TO THE GROUND. CONSUMER GOT OUT TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THE TIRE WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE RIM. VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE, AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A SHOP. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN OFF. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE COIL SPRING...

Feb 19, 2004 Seat Belts 62,000 mi

THE FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT BACK TO THE LOCKING POSITION. TH DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Seat Belts 62,000 mi

THE FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT BACK TO THE LOCKING POSITION. TH DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NM

Oct 14, 2003 Seat Belts 200,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT ANCHORING CABLE BROKE FROM ITS ANCHOR. DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE CABLE BROKE DUE TO EXTENSIVE WEAR AND TEAR. MANUFACTURER WOULD BE INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 14, 2003 Seat Belts 200,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT ANCHORING CABLE BROKE FROM ITS ANCHOR. DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE CABLE BROKE DUE TO EXTENSIVE WEAR AND TEAR. MANUFACTURER WOULD BE INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,090 mi

I OWN VIN#[XXX] AND WENT FOR INSPECTION ON 8/8/03 AND FAILED EMISSION CONTROL#92E30 DUE TO A RECALL ON CATALYST#93E47 WHICH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED .FORD NEVER NOTIFIED ME OF THIS BY LETTER EVER ! ALSO THIS HAS NEVER COME UP ON ANY OF MY PRIOR INSPECTIONS THEIR FOR I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS SINCE YOU NEV...

Sep 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,090 mi

I OWN VIN#[XXX] AND WENT FOR INSPECTION ON 8/8/03 AND FAILED EMISSION CONTROL#92E30 DUE TO A RECALL ON CATALYST#93E47 WHICH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED .FORD NEVER NOTIFIED ME OF THIS BY LETTER EVER ! ALSO THIS HAS NEVER COME UP ON ANY OF MY PRIOR INSPECTIONS THEIR FOR I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS SINCE YOU NEV...

Jul 30, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. DEALER NOTIFIED

Jul 30, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. DEALER NOTIFIED

Jul 29, 2003 Parking Brake

I BOUGHT MY 1989 FORD TAURUS IN JUNE OF 2001. IN THE PAPERWORK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNERS WAS INFO. ON A RECALL/EXTENDED WARRANTY DATED 4/98 REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH SEATBELT BUCKLES. I RECENTLY HAD DIFFICULTIES WITH MY SEATBELT BUCKLES AND TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS CONSEQUENTLY TOLD IT WA...

Jul 29, 2003 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY 1989 FORD TAURUS IN JUNE OF 2001. IN THE PAPERWORK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNERS WAS INFO. ON A RECALL/EXTENDED WARRANTY DATED 4/98 REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH SEATBELT BUCKLES. I RECENTLY HAD DIFFICULTIES WITH MY SEATBELT BUCKLES AND TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS CONSEQUENTLY TOLD IT WA...

Jul 29, 2003 Seat Belts

I BOUGHT MY 1989 FORD TAURUS IN JUNE OF 2001. IN THE PAPERWORK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNERS WAS INFO. ON A RECALL/EXTENDED WARRANTY DATED 4/98 REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH SEATBELT BUCKLES. I RECENTLY HAD DIFFICULTIES WITH MY SEATBELT BUCKLES AND TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS CONSEQUENTLY TOLD IT WA...

Jul 29, 2003 Parking Brake

I BOUGHT MY 1989 FORD TAURUS IN JUNE OF 2001. IN THE PAPERWORK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNERS WAS INFO. ON A RECALL/EXTENDED WARRANTY DATED 4/98 REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH SEATBELT BUCKLES. I RECENTLY HAD DIFFICULTIES WITH MY SEATBELT BUCKLES AND TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS CONSEQUENTLY TOLD IT WA...

Jul 29, 2003 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY 1989 FORD TAURUS IN JUNE OF 2001. IN THE PAPERWORK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNERS WAS INFO. ON A RECALL/EXTENDED WARRANTY DATED 4/98 REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH SEATBELT BUCKLES. I RECENTLY HAD DIFFICULTIES WITH MY SEATBELT BUCKLES AND TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS CONSEQUENTLY TOLD IT WA...

Jul 29, 2003 Seat Belts

I BOUGHT MY 1989 FORD TAURUS IN JUNE OF 2001. IN THE PAPERWORK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNERS WAS INFO. ON A RECALL/EXTENDED WARRANTY DATED 4/98 REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH SEATBELT BUCKLES. I RECENTLY HAD DIFFICULTIES WITH MY SEATBELT BUCKLES AND TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS CONSEQUENTLY TOLD IT WA...

Jul 11, 2003 Structure 53,000 mi

THE CHASSIS MOUNTS ON THE REAR OF THE SUBFRAME CORRODED AND BROKE WHICH ALLOWED THE FRAME TO SEPARATE FRONT HE BODY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *MR *CB *NLM

Jul 11, 2003 Structure 53,000 mi

THE CHASSIS MOUNTS ON THE REAR OF THE SUBFRAME CORRODED AND BROKE WHICH ALLOWED THE FRAME TO SEPARATE FRONT HE BODY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *MR *CB *NLM

May 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 60,000 mi

VEHICLES' ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. *MR

May 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 60,000 mi

VEHICLES' ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. *MR

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *NLM WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *MR

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *NLM WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *MR

Feb 24, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A 1989 FORD TAURUS WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE FOR 1 YEAR AND YESTERDAY WHEN IT WOULDN'T START, IT KEPT CRANKING ON IT'S OWN EVEN AFTER I PULLED THE KEY OUT. IT THEN STATRED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE DASH AND I HAD TO JUMP OUT AND DISCONECT THE BATTERY! FORD RECALL...

Feb 24, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE A 1989 FORD TAURUS WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE FOR 1 YEAR AND YESTERDAY WHEN IT WOULDN'T START, IT KEPT CRANKING ON IT'S OWN EVEN AFTER I PULLED THE KEY OUT. IT THEN STATRED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE DASH AND I HAD TO JUMP OUT AND DISCONECT THE BATTERY! FORD RECALL...

Feb 7, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING APRX. 55MPH BACK PASSENGER TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICAL (SEDAN) AND GOING INTO A SPIN (TIRE SIZE: P205/70R15 95S),(DOT: W2M0 R3B), (MODEL TYPE: STEEL BELTED RADIAL), (MAKE: FIRESTONE FR360). I HAVE 2 YOUNG CHILDREN THAT WHERE IN THE VEHICAL WITH ME. IN ...

Feb 7, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING APRX. 55MPH BACK PASSENGER TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICAL (SEDAN) AND GOING INTO A SPIN (TIRE SIZE: P205/70R15 95S),(DOT: W2M0 R3B), (MODEL TYPE: STEEL BELTED RADIAL), (MAKE: FIRESTONE FR360). I HAVE 2 YOUNG CHILDREN THAT WHERE IN THE VEHICAL WITH ME. IN ...

Feb 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING.*JB

Feb 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING.*JB

Oct 5, 2002 Unknown Or Other 71,775 mi

1989 FORD TAURUS LX. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768109

Oct 5, 2002 Unknown Or Other 71,775 mi

1989 FORD TAURUS LX. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768109

Sep 3, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING POWER BUCKET SEAT SOMEHOW DETACHED FROM FRAME/FLOOR? SEAT IS WOBBLING AROUND, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE VEHICLE DUE TO A MOUNTING BRACKET FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 3, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING POWER BUCKET SEAT SOMEHOW DETACHED FROM FRAME/FLOOR? SEAT IS WOBBLING AROUND, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE VEHICLE DUE TO A MOUNTING BRACKET FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 5, 2002 Seat Belts

SEATBELT BUCKLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Seat Belts

SEATBELT BUCKLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHILE DRIVING, AFTER WHICH BLACK SMOKE EMITS FROM THE VEHICLE AND IT STALLS OUT, POSSIBE ENGINE FAILURE. NLM

Jul 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHILE DRIVING, AFTER WHICH BLACK SMOKE EMITS FROM THE VEHICLE AND IT STALLS OUT, POSSIBE ENGINE FAILURE. NLM

Jun 3, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED CAUSE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED CAUSE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

May 15, 2002 Electrical System

ENGINE WOULD STALL WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. *SLC

May 15, 2002 Electrical System

ENGINE WOULD STALL WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. *SLC

Apr 8, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS VEHICLE, HOWEVER IN 1994 THE FRONT SEAT BELT STOPPED WORKING AND THE BELT WOULD NO LONGER SECURE THE SEAT BELT, THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THE CONSUMERS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED, SO CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS, CONSUMER RECENTLY RECEIVED RECALL 98V323, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REI...

Apr 8, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS VEHICLE, HOWEVER IN 1994 THE FRONT SEAT BELT STOPPED WORKING AND THE BELT WOULD NO LONGER SECURE THE SEAT BELT, THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THE CONSUMERS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED, SO CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS, CONSUMER RECENTLY RECEIVED RECALL 98V323, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REI...

Mar 20, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEATBELT WON'T STAY FASTENED, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.AK

Mar 20, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEATBELT WON'T STAY FASTENED, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.AK

Feb 2, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 2, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 31, 2002 Power Train

JIM DANDY TRANSMISSION REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. NOW I HAVE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEARING LEAKING WHERE THERE WAS NO LEAKS AND THE POWER STEARING WORKED FINE BEFORE THEY WORKED ON MY TAURUS THEY ARE LOCATED ON CALLEN STREET IN VACAVILLE CA. PHONE 449-8282. I FEEL THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE F...

Jan 31, 2002 Steering

JIM DANDY TRANSMISSION REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. NOW I HAVE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEARING LEAKING WHERE THERE WAS NO LEAKS AND THE POWER STEARING WORKED FINE BEFORE THEY WORKED ON MY TAURUS THEY ARE LOCATED ON CALLEN STREET IN VACAVILLE CA. PHONE 449-8282. I FEEL THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE F...

Jan 31, 2002 Power Train

JIM DANDY TRANSMISSION REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. NOW I HAVE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEARING LEAKING WHERE THERE WAS NO LEAKS AND THE POWER STEARING WORKED FINE BEFORE THEY WORKED ON MY TAURUS THEY ARE LOCATED ON CALLEN STREET IN VACAVILLE CA. PHONE 449-8282. I FEEL THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE F...

Jan 31, 2002 Steering

JIM DANDY TRANSMISSION REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. NOW I HAVE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEARING LEAKING WHERE THERE WAS NO LEAKS AND THE POWER STEARING WORKED FINE BEFORE THEY WORKED ON MY TAURUS THEY ARE LOCATED ON CALLEN STREET IN VACAVILLE CA. PHONE 449-8282. I FEEL THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE F...

Jan 31, 2002 Power Train

JIM DANDY TRANSMISSION REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. NOW I HAVE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEARING LEAKING WHERE THERE WAS NO LEAKS AND THE POWER STEARING WORKED FINE BEFORE THEY WORKED ON MY TAURUS THEY ARE LOCATED ON CALLEN STREET IN VACAVILLE CA. PHONE 449-8282. I FEEL THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE F...

Jan 31, 2002 Steering

JIM DANDY TRANSMISSION REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. NOW I HAVE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEARING LEAKING WHERE THERE WAS NO LEAKS AND THE POWER STEARING WORKED FINE BEFORE THEY WORKED ON MY TAURUS THEY ARE LOCATED ON CALLEN STREET IN VACAVILLE CA. PHONE 449-8282. I FEEL THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE F...

Jan 31, 2002 Power Train

JIM DANDY TRANSMISSION REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. NOW I HAVE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEARING LEAKING WHERE THERE WAS NO LEAKS AND THE POWER STEARING WORKED FINE BEFORE THEY WORKED ON MY TAURUS THEY ARE LOCATED ON CALLEN STREET IN VACAVILLE CA. PHONE 449-8282. I FEEL THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE F...

Jan 31, 2002 Steering

JIM DANDY TRANSMISSION REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. NOW I HAVE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEARING LEAKING WHERE THERE WAS NO LEAKS AND THE POWER STEARING WORKED FINE BEFORE THEY WORKED ON MY TAURUS THEY ARE LOCATED ON CALLEN STREET IN VACAVILLE CA. PHONE 449-8282. I FEEL THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE F...

Jan 15, 2002 Seat Belts Fire

WEBBING ON BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS CAUSE THEM NOT TO RETRACT AFTER SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED, ALSO IT'S HARD TO LOCK THE BELTS EVEN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WEBBING IS GOOD, HOWEVER THE SEAT BELT DOES RESTRAIN CONSUMER IF THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED SUDDENLY, CONSUMER WAS INF...

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WEBBING ON BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS CAUSE THEM NOT TO RETRACT AFTER SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED, ALSO IT'S HARD TO LOCK THE BELTS EVEN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WEBBING IS GOOD, HOWEVER THE SEAT BELT DOES RESTRAIN CONSUMER IF THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED SUDDENLY, CONSUMER WAS INF...

Jan 15, 2002 Seat Belts Fire

WEBBING ON BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS CAUSE THEM NOT TO RETRACT AFTER SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED, ALSO IT'S HARD TO LOCK THE BELTS EVEN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WEBBING IS GOOD, HOWEVER THE SEAT BELT DOES RESTRAIN CONSUMER IF THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED SUDDENLY, CONSUMER WAS INF...

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WEBBING ON BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS CAUSE THEM NOT TO RETRACT AFTER SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED, ALSO IT'S HARD TO LOCK THE BELTS EVEN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WEBBING IS GOOD, HOWEVER THE SEAT BELT DOES RESTRAIN CONSUMER IF THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED SUDDENLY, CONSUMER WAS INF...

Dec 7, 2001 Electrical System Fire

AFTER HAVING DRIVEN CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES, AND PARKED IT, AND WITHIN 2-3 MINUTES AFTERWARDS, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT FIRE OUT.*AK

Dec 7, 2001 Electrical System Fire

AFTER HAVING DRIVEN CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES, AND PARKED IT, AND WITHIN 2-3 MINUTES AFTERWARDS, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT FIRE OUT.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Seats

WHEN THE SEAT BRACKETS FAILED I HAD JUST SAT DOWN IN THE VEHICLE I NOTIFIED THE FORD MOTER COMPANY OF THIS PROBLEM AND ALL THAT THEY SAID WAS THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THIS SERVES A SERIOUS RISK FORMY SELF AND MY FAMILY AND I CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX TIS PROBLEM ON MY OWN...

Sep 6, 2001 Seats

WHEN THE SEAT BRACKETS FAILED I HAD JUST SAT DOWN IN THE VEHICLE I NOTIFIED THE FORD MOTER COMPANY OF THIS PROBLEM AND ALL THAT THEY SAID WAS THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THIS SERVES A SERIOUS RISK FORMY SELF AND MY FAMILY AND I CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX TIS PROBLEM ON MY OWN...

Aug 24, 2001 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS BAD,WHILE SITTING AT A DAIRY QUEEN ANOTHER FORD TARUS WAGON HAD POWER STEERING PROBLEMS TOO. *AK

Aug 24, 2001 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS BAD,WHILE SITTING AT A DAIRY QUEEN ANOTHER FORD TARUS WAGON HAD POWER STEERING PROBLEMS TOO. *AK

Aug 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS OFF TRACK, WINDOW WILL NOT STAY UP. ALSO, REAR SEATBELT RETRACTOR BROKE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEMS.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS OFF TRACK, WINDOW WILL NOT STAY UP. ALSO, REAR SEATBELT RETRACTOR BROKE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEMS.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS OFF TRACK, WINDOW WILL NOT STAY UP. ALSO, REAR SEATBELT RETRACTOR BROKE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEMS.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS OFF TRACK, WINDOW WILL NOT STAY UP. ALSO, REAR SEATBELT RETRACTOR BROKE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEMS.*AK

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

AS I DRIVE MY CAR IT SHUTS OFF. I CAN ONLY RUN IT FOR 15 MINUTES AT A TIME . IVE AVOIDED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS WHAT CAN I DO ?*AK

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

AS I DRIVE MY CAR IT SHUTS OFF. I CAN ONLY RUN IT FOR 15 MINUTES AT A TIME . IVE AVOIDED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS WHAT CAN I DO ?*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS REPEATEDY AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER SAID THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR WAS BAD, WHICH COST ME $400 , BUT THE ENGINE REPEATEDLY STALLED WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP. I RETURNED THE CAR, BUT THEY REFUSED TO WORK ON IT DUE TO A COOLANT LEAK (WHICH WAS IN THE RECOVERY RESEVOIR NOT LEAVING THE COOLA...

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS REPEATEDY AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER SAID THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR WAS BAD, WHICH COST ME $400 , BUT THE ENGINE REPEATEDLY STALLED WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP. I RETURNED THE CAR, BUT THEY REFUSED TO WORK ON IT DUE TO A COOLANT LEAK (WHICH WAS IN THE RECOVERY RESEVOIR NOT LEAVING THE COOLA...

Aug 2, 2001 Tires

TEMPORARY SPARE EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY INSIDE IT'S STORAGE COMPARTMENT. IT WAS INFLATED TO 60 PSI OR LESS.*AK (DOT NUMBER: FNY2A2HX TIRESIZE: T135/80R14)

Aug 2, 2001 Tires

TEMPORARY SPARE EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY INSIDE IT'S STORAGE COMPARTMENT. IT WAS INFLATED TO 60 PSI OR LESS.*AK (DOT NUMBER: FNY2A2HX TIRESIZE: T135/80R14)

Jul 2, 2001 Power Train

THE VEHICLE HAD OIL-LIKE ODOR CAUSED BY THE OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE VEHICLE ALSO LURCHS WHEN IN GEAR AND WHEN STOPPED. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. FINALLY,THE OVERDRIVE MODE FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION COULD NOT ENGAGE AT ALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION DEFECT...

Jul 2, 2001 Power Train

THE VEHICLE HAD OIL-LIKE ODOR CAUSED BY THE OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE VEHICLE ALSO LURCHS WHEN IN GEAR AND WHEN STOPPED. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. FINALLY,THE OVERDRIVE MODE FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION COULD NOT ENGAGE AT ALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION DEFECT...

Jun 24, 2001 Structure

BOTH REAR MOUNTING BOLTS ON SUBFRAME FAILED AT 15MPH. RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. THERE WAS A VERY LOUD BANG, I WAS TURNING A CORNER WHEN THE COMPONENTS FAILED. IT WAS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE SAFELY. IT WAS AS IF THE STEERING WAS LOCKED. FURTHER CONTACT TO DEALER FOR RE...

Jun 24, 2001 Structure

BOTH REAR MOUNTING BOLTS ON SUBFRAME FAILED AT 15MPH. RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. THERE WAS A VERY LOUD BANG, I WAS TURNING A CORNER WHEN THE COMPONENTS FAILED. IT WAS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE SAFELY. IT WAS AS IF THE STEERING WAS LOCKED. FURTHER CONTACT TO DEALER FOR RE...

May 11, 2001 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: REGULATOR FAILED. *AK

May 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN ...

May 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN ...

May 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN ...

May 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN ...

May 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN ...

May 11, 2001 Electrical System

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN ...

May 11, 2001 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: REGULATOR FAILED. *AK

May 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN ...

May 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN ...

May 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN ...

May 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN ...

May 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN ...

May 11, 2001 Electrical System

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN ...

May 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 30, 2001 Electrical System

1) ALAMEDA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE MICHAEL BALLACHEY INITIALLY RULED THAT FORD MUST RECALL AS MANY AS 1.7-MILLION VEHICLES IN CALIFORNIA. A FINAL DECISION ON THE RECALL IS EXPECTED IN MARCH 2001. IF THE RECALL PROCEEDS, FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WHAT TO DO.*AK

Mar 30, 2001 Electrical System

1) ALAMEDA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE MICHAEL BALLACHEY INITIALLY RULED THAT FORD MUST RECALL AS MANY AS 1.7-MILLION VEHICLES IN CALIFORNIA. A FINAL DECISION ON THE RECALL IS EXPECTED IN MARCH 2001. IF THE RECALL PROCEEDS, FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WHAT TO DO.*AK

Mar 16, 2001 Seat Belts

RECALL 97 I 003 000/SEAT BELT BUCKLES: DEALER, R.E. BARBER FORD, HOLLAND, MI; PHONE # 616/396-2361 REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS SOLD IN 1988, IN SAFETY INPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN WHICH PROVIDED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, 12 YEAR AND UNLIMITED MILEAGE FOR ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES ASSEMBLY FROM DA...

Mar 16, 2001 Seat Belts

RECALL 97 I 003 000/SEAT BELT BUCKLES: DEALER, R.E. BARBER FORD, HOLLAND, MI; PHONE # 616/396-2361 REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS SOLD IN 1988, IN SAFETY INPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN WHICH PROVIDED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, 12 YEAR AND UNLIMITED MILEAGE FOR ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES ASSEMBLY FROM DA...

Feb 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS AT STOPS AND TURNS WHEN WARM,USUALLY AFTER FREEWAY. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS AT STOPS AND TURNS WHEN WARM,USUALLY AFTER FREEWAY. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO RADIATOR CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE.*AK

Jan 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO RADIATOR CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE.*AK

Jan 8, 2001 Tires

3 OF 4 TIRES WITH SEPARATED TREAD AT 25,000 MILES OF 50,000 RATED. BOTH FRONT TIRES HAS SIDEWALL SEPARATION ALSO DOWN TO INNER LINER. ALL FAILED IN SAME TIME FRAME. TIRES BOUGHT NEW 2 YEARS AGO. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205/70R14)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/70R14 )

Jan 8, 2001 Tires

3 OF 4 TIRES WITH SEPARATED TREAD AT 25,000 MILES OF 50,000 RATED. BOTH FRONT TIRES HAS SIDEWALL SEPARATION ALSO DOWN TO INNER LINER. ALL FAILED IN SAME TIME FRAME. TIRES BOUGHT NEW 2 YEARS AGO. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205/70R14)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/70R14 )

Jan 2, 2001 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD NUMERUS STALLING &/OR LACK OF POWER WHILE TRAVELING IN HOT WEATHER! I FIRST STARTED IN OCT. OF 97 WHEN TRAVELING TO SAN DIEGO. WE WERE STRANDED IN L.A. ON THE WAY DOWN, AND IN EAST L.A. ON THE WAY HOME. UPON RETURNING HOME, I REPLACED THE IDLE AIR MOTOR AT A COST OF OVER $300. SINCE T...

Jan 2, 2001 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD NUMERUS STALLING &/OR LACK OF POWER WHILE TRAVELING IN HOT WEATHER! I FIRST STARTED IN OCT. OF 97 WHEN TRAVELING TO SAN DIEGO. WE WERE STRANDED IN L.A. ON THE WAY DOWN, AND IN EAST L.A. ON THE WAY HOME. UPON RETURNING HOME, I REPLACED THE IDLE AIR MOTOR AT A COST OF OVER $300. SINCE T...

Dec 15, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE MAKING A SLOW TURN AT 15 MPH, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD. ALSO, SMOKE COMING INTO INTERIOR. STOPPED AND OPENED HOOD, FLAMES FROM REAR OF ENGINE. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE MAKING A SLOW TURN AT 15 MPH, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD. ALSO, SMOKE COMING INTO INTERIOR. STOPPED AND OPENED HOOD, FLAMES FROM REAR OF ENGINE. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TURNING IN A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION, VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY PUT IN FUEL INJECTION CLEANER. IT HELPED FOR A WHILE, BUT PROBLEM KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK VEHICLE STALLS WHEN WEATHER CHANGES, WHILE WAITING FOR A LIGHT TO CHANGE, WHILE TURNING, AND WHILE BACKING ...

Dec 8, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TURNING IN A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION, VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY PUT IN FUEL INJECTION CLEANER. IT HELPED FOR A WHILE, BUT PROBLEM KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK VEHICLE STALLS WHEN WEATHER CHANGES, WHILE WAITING FOR A LIGHT TO CHANGE, WHILE TURNING, AND WHILE BACKING ...

Dec 1, 2000 Seat Belts

SEATBELT LOCATED IN SECOND SEAT IS OPERABLE, BUT SEATBELT RETRACTOR DOESN'T WORK. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Seat Belts

SEATBELT LOCATED IN SECOND SEAT IS OPERABLE, BUT SEATBELT RETRACTOR DOESN'T WORK. *AK

Nov 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

GRADUAL LEAK IN HEAD GASKET PRODUCING ENGINE MISFIRES ,WARRANTING REPLACEMENT BOTH AT 53,000 AND 63,000 MILES.*AK

Nov 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

GRADUAL LEAK IN HEAD GASKET PRODUCING ENGINE MISFIRES ,WARRANTING REPLACEMENT BOTH AT 53,000 AND 63,000 MILES.*AK

Nov 20, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 20, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE MAKE A STOP AT ANY TIME VEHICLE WOULD STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE MAKE A STOP AT ANY TIME VEHICLE WOULD STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 1, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE, FIRST TIME WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND ONE COST $1800. *SLC

Nov 1, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE, FIRST TIME WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND ONE COST $1800. *SLC

Oct 27, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 27, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 24, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, USUALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER 6 TIMES . DEALER CANNOT NOT DETERMINE DEFECT BECAUSE BY TIME VEHICLE ARRIVES AT DEALERS VEHICLE WILL RESTART.*AK THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPL...

Oct 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, USUALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER 6 TIMES . DEALER CANNOT NOT DETERMINE DEFECT BECAUSE BY TIME VEHICLE ARRIVES AT DEALERS VEHICLE WILL RESTART.*AK THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPL...

Oct 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, USUALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER 6 TIMES . DEALER CANNOT NOT DETERMINE DEFECT BECAUSE BY TIME VEHICLE ARRIVES AT DEALERS VEHICLE WILL RESTART.*AK THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPL...

Oct 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, USUALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER 6 TIMES . DEALER CANNOT NOT DETERMINE DEFECT BECAUSE BY TIME VEHICLE ARRIVES AT DEALERS VEHICLE WILL RESTART.*AK THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPL...

Oct 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, USUALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER 6 TIMES . DEALER CANNOT NOT DETERMINE DEFECT BECAUSE BY TIME VEHICLE ARRIVES AT DEALERS VEHICLE WILL RESTART.*AK THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPL...

Oct 24, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, USUALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER 6 TIMES . DEALER CANNOT NOT DETERMINE DEFECT BECAUSE BY TIME VEHICLE ARRIVES AT DEALERS VEHICLE WILL RESTART.*AK THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPL...

Oct 24, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, USUALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER 6 TIMES . DEALER CANNOT NOT DETERMINE DEFECT BECAUSE BY TIME VEHICLE ARRIVES AT DEALERS VEHICLE WILL RESTART.*AK THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPL...

Oct 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, USUALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER 6 TIMES . DEALER CANNOT NOT DETERMINE DEFECT BECAUSE BY TIME VEHICLE ARRIVES AT DEALERS VEHICLE WILL RESTART.*AK THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPL...

Oct 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, USUALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER 6 TIMES . DEALER CANNOT NOT DETERMINE DEFECT BECAUSE BY TIME VEHICLE ARRIVES AT DEALERS VEHICLE WILL RESTART.*AK THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPL...

Oct 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, USUALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER 6 TIMES . DEALER CANNOT NOT DETERMINE DEFECT BECAUSE BY TIME VEHICLE ARRIVES AT DEALERS VEHICLE WILL RESTART.*AK THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPL...

Oct 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, USUALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER 6 TIMES . DEALER CANNOT NOT DETERMINE DEFECT BECAUSE BY TIME VEHICLE ARRIVES AT DEALERS VEHICLE WILL RESTART.*AK THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPL...

Oct 24, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, USUALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER 6 TIMES . DEALER CANNOT NOT DETERMINE DEFECT BECAUSE BY TIME VEHICLE ARRIVES AT DEALERS VEHICLE WILL RESTART.*AK THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPL...

Oct 17, 2000 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE, AND WILL START UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 17, 2000 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE, AND WILL START UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 16, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT AND VEHICLE STALLED OUT, COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER, VEHCILE WOULD START. CONSUMER FELT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH STALLING.*AK

Oct 16, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT AND VEHICLE STALLED OUT, COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER, VEHCILE WOULD START. CONSUMER FELT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH STALLING.*AK

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR IT HAS BEEB A MONEY PIT. I BOUGHT IT AN WAS NOT AWRE OF ALL OF THE PROPLEMS THIS MODEL WAS HAVING. THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE ELCERTICAL WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I AM DISABLED AND IT COULD HAVE GIVE...

Oct 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR IT HAS BEEB A MONEY PIT. I BOUGHT IT AN WAS NOT AWRE OF ALL OF THE PROPLEMS THIS MODEL WAS HAVING. THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE ELCERTICAL WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I AM DISABLED AND IT COULD HAVE GIVE...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR IT HAS BEEB A MONEY PIT. I BOUGHT IT AN WAS NOT AWRE OF ALL OF THE PROPLEMS THIS MODEL WAS HAVING. THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE ELCERTICAL WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I AM DISABLED AND IT COULD HAVE GIVE...

Oct 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR IT HAS BEEB A MONEY PIT. I BOUGHT IT AN WAS NOT AWRE OF ALL OF THE PROPLEMS THIS MODEL WAS HAVING. THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE ELCERTICAL WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I AM DISABLED AND IT COULD HAVE GIVE...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR IT HAS BEEB A MONEY PIT. I BOUGHT IT AN WAS NOT AWRE OF ALL OF THE PROPLEMS THIS MODEL WAS HAVING. THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE ELCERTICAL WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I AM DISABLED AND IT COULD HAVE GIVE...

Oct 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR IT HAS BEEB A MONEY PIT. I BOUGHT IT AN WAS NOT AWRE OF ALL OF THE PROPLEMS THIS MODEL WAS HAVING. THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE ELCERTICAL WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I AM DISABLED AND IT COULD HAVE GIVE...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR IT HAS BEEB A MONEY PIT. I BOUGHT IT AN WAS NOT AWRE OF ALL OF THE PROPLEMS THIS MODEL WAS HAVING. THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE ELCERTICAL WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I AM DISABLED AND IT COULD HAVE GIVE...

Oct 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR IT HAS BEEB A MONEY PIT. I BOUGHT IT AN WAS NOT AWRE OF ALL OF THE PROPLEMS THIS MODEL WAS HAVING. THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE ELCERTICAL WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I AM DISABLED AND IT COULD HAVE GIVE...

Sep 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE MOTOR MOUNTS ON HIS VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE MOTOR MOUNTS BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED DUE TO VIN. *JG

Sep 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. *JG

Sep 26, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUOS PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR. *JG

Sep 26, 2000 Structure

CONSUMERS VEHICLE SUFFERED A BROKEN SUB-FRAME MOUNTS WHICH RENDERS THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON SUB-FRAME MOUNTS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *JG

Sep 26, 2000 Structure

CONSUMERS VEHICLE SUFFERED A BROKEN SUB-FRAME MOUNTS WHICH RENDERS THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON SUB-FRAME MOUNTS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *JG

Sep 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE MOTOR MOUNTS ON HIS VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE MOTOR MOUNTS BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED DUE TO VIN. *JG

Sep 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. *JG

Sep 26, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUOS PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR. *JG

Sep 26, 2000 Structure

CONSUMERS VEHICLE SUFFERED A BROKEN SUB-FRAME MOUNTS WHICH RENDERS THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON SUB-FRAME MOUNTS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *JG

Sep 26, 2000 Structure

CONSUMERS VEHICLE SUFFERED A BROKEN SUB-FRAME MOUNTS WHICH RENDERS THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON SUB-FRAME MOUNTS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *JG

Sep 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTOR SEPARATED FROM HUB. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTOR SEPARATED FROM HUB. *AK

Sep 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS

Sep 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS

Aug 29, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR 92V-113 OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES, ONE MONTH AFTER REPAIR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT CAME UNLATCHED, CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS THE SAME LATCH WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NLM

Aug 29, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR 92V-113 OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES, ONE MONTH AFTER REPAIR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT CAME UNLATCHED, CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS THE SAME LATCH WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NLM

Aug 24, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH FELTA BUMPING RIDE, AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A TREAD SEPARATION ON THE LEFT REAR. CONSUMER KEPT CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NOT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, FIRESTONE FR680 205/70R14 AND DOT # VDKEF6A383. *AK THE FIRST TIRE FAILED AFTER 28,000 MILES AND THE SECOND FAILED AFTER...

Aug 24, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH FELTA BUMPING RIDE, AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A TREAD SEPARATION ON THE LEFT REAR. CONSUMER KEPT CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NOT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, FIRESTONE FR680 205/70R14 AND DOT # VDKEF6A383. *AK THE FIRST TIRE FAILED AFTER 28,000 MILES AND THE SECOND FAILED AFTER...

Aug 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3 SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. NLM

Aug 14, 2000 Structure

A BROKEN SUB-FRAME MOUNTS RENDERED THE STEERING INOPERABLE. NLM

Aug 14, 2000 Electrical System

5 ALTERNATORS FAILED. NLM

Aug 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

2 HEAD GASKETS BLEW. NLM

Aug 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3 SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. NLM

Aug 14, 2000 Structure

A BROKEN SUB-FRAME MOUNTS RENDERED THE STEERING INOPERABLE. NLM

Aug 14, 2000 Electrical System

5 ALTERNATORS FAILED. NLM

Aug 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

2 HEAD GASKETS BLEW. NLM

Jul 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE HAD THIS CAR REPAIRED REPEATEDLY FOR A LURCHING/JERKING PROBLEM. MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NEW CLUTCH, NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES, IT IS STILL DOING THIS. IF THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, SOMETIMES YOU CAN GET THE CAR TO TEMPORARILY STOP THE JERKING. WE ARE AGAIN, TAKING IT IN FOR REP...

Jul 25, 2000 Tires

WE HAVE HAD THIS CAR REPAIRED REPEATEDLY FOR A LURCHING/JERKING PROBLEM. MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NEW CLUTCH, NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES, IT IS STILL DOING THIS. IF THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, SOMETIMES YOU CAN GET THE CAR TO TEMPORARILY STOP THE JERKING. WE ARE AGAIN, TAKING IT IN FOR REP...

Jul 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD THIS CAR REPAIRED REPEATEDLY FOR A LURCHING/JERKING PROBLEM. MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NEW CLUTCH, NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES, IT IS STILL DOING THIS. IF THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, SOMETIMES YOU CAN GET THE CAR TO TEMPORARILY STOP THE JERKING. WE ARE AGAIN, TAKING IT IN FOR REP...

Jul 25, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WE HAVE HAD THIS CAR REPAIRED REPEATEDLY FOR A LURCHING/JERKING PROBLEM. MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NEW CLUTCH, NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES, IT IS STILL DOING THIS. IF THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, SOMETIMES YOU CAN GET THE CAR TO TEMPORARILY STOP THE JERKING. WE ARE AGAIN, TAKING IT IN FOR REP...

Jul 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE HAD THIS CAR REPAIRED REPEATEDLY FOR A LURCHING/JERKING PROBLEM. MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NEW CLUTCH, NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES, IT IS STILL DOING THIS. IF THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, SOMETIMES YOU CAN GET THE CAR TO TEMPORARILY STOP THE JERKING. WE ARE AGAIN, TAKING IT IN FOR REP...

Jul 25, 2000 Tires

WE HAVE HAD THIS CAR REPAIRED REPEATEDLY FOR A LURCHING/JERKING PROBLEM. MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NEW CLUTCH, NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES, IT IS STILL DOING THIS. IF THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, SOMETIMES YOU CAN GET THE CAR TO TEMPORARILY STOP THE JERKING. WE ARE AGAIN, TAKING IT IN FOR REP...

Jul 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD THIS CAR REPAIRED REPEATEDLY FOR A LURCHING/JERKING PROBLEM. MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NEW CLUTCH, NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES, IT IS STILL DOING THIS. IF THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, SOMETIMES YOU CAN GET THE CAR TO TEMPORARILY STOP THE JERKING. WE ARE AGAIN, TAKING IT IN FOR REP...

Jul 25, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WE HAVE HAD THIS CAR REPAIRED REPEATEDLY FOR A LURCHING/JERKING PROBLEM. MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NEW CLUTCH, NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES, IT IS STILL DOING THIS. IF THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, SOMETIMES YOU CAN GET THE CAR TO TEMPORARILY STOP THE JERKING. WE ARE AGAIN, TAKING IT IN FOR REP...

Jun 16, 2000 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (98V-323), WHICH CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS, CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH REPAIR INVOICE. *MJS

Jun 16, 2000 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (98V-323), WHICH CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS, CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH REPAIR INVOICE. *MJS

Jun 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 55MPH VEHICLE STALLED AND LOSS STEERING AND BRAKING POWER. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART UNTIL IT COOLED. INCIDENT OCCURRED THREE MORE TIMES.

Jun 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 55MPH VEHICLE STALLED AND LOSS STEERING AND BRAKING POWER. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART UNTIL IT COOLED. INCIDENT OCCURRED THREE MORE TIMES.

May 31, 2000 Exterior Lighting

A PIECE OF THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FELL INTO THE STEERING MECHANISM, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP WHILE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. *AK

May 31, 2000 Exterior Lighting

A PIECE OF THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FELL INTO THE STEERING MECHANISM, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP WHILE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. *AK

May 18, 2000 Suspension

COIL SPRINGS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

May 18, 2000 Suspension

COIL SPRINGS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

May 16, 2000 Equipment

THE EVAPORATOR CORE COMES APART INSIDE, CAUSING THE SMALL LINE TO THE AIR SYSTEM TO BECOME CLOGGED THEREFORE CAUSING PRESSURE TO BUILD IN THE BIG LINE AND THEN EXPLODING APART RELEASING THE FREON INTO THE AIR I BELIVE THIS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR WITH PARTS THAT WILL L...

May 16, 2000 Equipment

THE EVAPORATOR CORE COMES APART INSIDE, CAUSING THE SMALL LINE TO THE AIR SYSTEM TO BECOME CLOGGED THEREFORE CAUSING PRESSURE TO BUILD IN THE BIG LINE AND THEN EXPLODING APART RELEASING THE FREON INTO THE AIR I BELIVE THIS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR WITH PARTS THAT WILL L...

May 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES OF CAR, CAUSING ENGINE TO DROP AND NO STEERING

May 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES OF CAR, CAUSING ENGINE TO DROP AND NO STEERING

May 10, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 10, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 8, 2000 Seats Fire

THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH STUCK IN THE 'REAR-DIRECTION' POSITION. THE ELECTRIC MOTOR APPARENTLY OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE FOAM TO CATCH FIRE. THE AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER WASN'T SMART ENOUGH TO FIGURE OUT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, BUT THE UPHOLSTERER WAS, BECAUSE ...

May 8, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 92V-113 FOR THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES. NLM

May 8, 2000 Seats Fire

THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH STUCK IN THE 'REAR-DIRECTION' POSITION. THE ELECTRIC MOTOR APPARENTLY OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE FOAM TO CATCH FIRE. THE AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER WASN'T SMART ENOUGH TO FIGURE OUT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, BUT THE UPHOLSTERER WAS, BECAUSE ...

May 8, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 92V-113 FOR THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES. NLM

Apr 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

EVERYONE THAT I TALK TO THAT HAS A FORD TAURUS FROM 88-89 ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TRANSMISSIONS. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS JUST NOT A COINCIDENCE , WHAT I AM ASKING IS THAT THIS PROBLEM BE LOOK INTO THIS IS MY FIRST CAR AND I REALLY LOVE IT AND WOULD HATE TO GET RID OF IT CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM T...

Apr 7, 2000 Structure

THESE STRUTS ARE USED ON THE FRONT AND REAR OF MANY MAKES OF MODEL CARS, MY PHYSICIAN SAYS THAT HE SEES MANY INJURIES OF THESE STRUTS FAILING ON HOODS AND TRUNK LIDS. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BOTH BEEN INJURED BY THESE FAILURES

Apr 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

EVERYONE THAT I TALK TO THAT HAS A FORD TAURUS FROM 88-89 ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TRANSMISSIONS. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS JUST NOT A COINCIDENCE , WHAT I AM ASKING IS THAT THIS PROBLEM BE LOOK INTO THIS IS MY FIRST CAR AND I REALLY LOVE IT AND WOULD HATE TO GET RID OF IT CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM T...

Apr 7, 2000 Structure

THESE STRUTS ARE USED ON THE FRONT AND REAR OF MANY MAKES OF MODEL CARS, MY PHYSICIAN SAYS THAT HE SEES MANY INJURIES OF THESE STRUTS FAILING ON HOODS AND TRUNK LIDS. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BOTH BEEN INJURED BY THESE FAILURES

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I GOT AN EMISSION TEST AND A RECALL CAME UP ON THE SCREEN-CAT-REPLACEMENT BULLETIN#93E47 -RECALL. IS THIS TO REPLACE THE CAT.CONVERTERS ? NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS , MY CAR ALMOST FAILED EMISSION TEST SO THEY SAY

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I GOT AN EMISSION TEST AND A RECALL CAME UP ON THE SCREEN-CAT-REPLACEMENT BULLETIN#93E47 -RECALL. IS THIS TO REPLACE THE CAT.CONVERTERS ? NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS , MY CAR ALMOST FAILED EMISSION TEST SO THEY SAY

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I GOT AN EMISSION TEST AND A RECALL CAME UP ON THE SCREEN-CAT-REPLACEMENT BULLETIN#93E47 -RECALL. IS THIS TO REPLACE THE CAT.CONVERTERS ? NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS , MY CAR ALMOST FAILED EMISSION TEST SO THEY SAY

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I GOT AN EMISSION TEST AND A RECALL CAME UP ON THE SCREEN-CAT-REPLACEMENT BULLETIN#93E47 -RECALL. IS THIS TO REPLACE THE CAT.CONVERTERS ? NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS , MY CAR ALMOST FAILED EMISSION TEST SO THEY SAY

Mar 8, 2000 Structure

THE RIGHT REAR MOUNTING BOLT ON THE SUBFRAME BROKE OFF WHERE IT SCREWS INTO THE MOUNTING PLATE IN THE BODY. THE STEERING ALIGNMENT AND TIGHTNESS WAS NEGATIVELY EFFECTED.*AK

Mar 8, 2000 Structure

THE RIGHT REAR MOUNTING BOLT ON THE SUBFRAME BROKE OFF WHERE IT SCREWS INTO THE MOUNTING PLATE IN THE BODY. THE STEERING ALIGNMENT AND TIGHTNESS WAS NEGATIVELY EFFECTED.*AK

Mar 6, 2000 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE JUMPS OUT OF GEAR. MANUIFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE JUMPS OUT OF GEAR. MANUIFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HOSE THAT IS HOOKED TO OIL FILTER IS NOT THE CORRECT ONE. ALSO, THE TWO BARS THAT HOLD THE MOTOR IN PLACE BROKE, AND WERE BARELY HOLDING THE MOTOR, BROKEN BARS WERE GRINDING AGAINST THE FAN BELT. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HOSE THAT IS HOOKED TO OIL FILTER IS NOT THE CORRECT ONE. ALSO, THE TWO BARS THAT HOLD THE MOTOR IN PLACE BROKE, AND WERE BARELY HOLDING THE MOTOR, BROKEN BARS WERE GRINDING AGAINST THE FAN BELT. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HOSE THAT IS HOOKED TO OIL FILTER IS NOT THE CORRECT ONE. ALSO, THE TWO BARS THAT HOLD THE MOTOR IN PLACE BROKE, AND WERE BARELY HOLDING THE MOTOR, BROKEN BARS WERE GRINDING AGAINST THE FAN BELT. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HOSE THAT IS HOOKED TO OIL FILTER IS NOT THE CORRECT ONE. ALSO, THE TWO BARS THAT HOLD THE MOTOR IN PLACE BROKE, AND WERE BARELY HOLDING THE MOTOR, BROKEN BARS WERE GRINDING AGAINST THE FAN BELT. *AK

Jan 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER CONTACTED 3 TIMES BY PHONE HAD VEHICLE CHECKED BY 2 GARAGES NO PROBLEM FOUND. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Jan 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER CONTACTED 3 TIMES BY PHONE HAD VEHICLE CHECKED BY 2 GARAGES NO PROBLEM FOUND. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Steering

PUT A NEW UNIT ON IN SEPT.98 AND NOW AM GOING TO HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN. FLUID LEAKING OUT. ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN I STARTINCG THE CAR THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL , BUT IT GOES AWAY IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. AND IT SEEMS THE RECALL ITEMS ARE SHOWING UP TOO. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

PUT A NEW UNIT ON IN SEPT.98 AND NOW AM GOING TO HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN. FLUID LEAKING OUT. ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN I STARTINCG THE CAR THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL , BUT IT GOES AWAY IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. AND IT SEEMS THE RECALL ITEMS ARE SHOWING UP TOO. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND MUFFLER FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND SMOKE, REPAIRS COMPLETED HOWEVER CONTINUES. MJS

Dec 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND MUFFLER FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND SMOKE, REPAIRS COMPLETED HOWEVER CONTINUES. MJS

Dec 21, 1999 Steering

PUT A NEW UNIT ON IN SEPT.98 AND NOW AM GOING TO HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN. FLUID LEAKING OUT. ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN I STARTINCG THE CAR THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL , BUT IT GOES AWAY IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. AND IT SEEMS THE RECALL ITEMS ARE SHOWING UP TOO. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

PUT A NEW UNIT ON IN SEPT.98 AND NOW AM GOING TO HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN. FLUID LEAKING OUT. ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN I STARTINCG THE CAR THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL , BUT IT GOES AWAY IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. AND IT SEEMS THE RECALL ITEMS ARE SHOWING UP TOO. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND MUFFLER FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND SMOKE, REPAIRS COMPLETED HOWEVER CONTINUES. MJS

Dec 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND MUFFLER FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND SMOKE, REPAIRS COMPLETED HOWEVER CONTINUES. MJS

Dec 18, 1999 Power Train

FORD NEEDS TO FIX THESE TRANSMISSIONS--WE'RE ON OUR FOURTH--THIS IS RIDICULOUS!

Dec 18, 1999 Power Train

FORD NEEDS TO FIX THESE TRANSMISSIONS--WE'RE ON OUR FOURTH--THIS IS RIDICULOUS!

Dec 14, 1999 Structure

BOTH REAR DOORS ARE EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN, FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUT. THE DOORS ARE SO HARD TO OPEN THAT THE HANDLE ON THE LEFT REAR BROKE OFF. MY 10 YEAR OLD HAS TO PUSH ON THE DOOR WITH HER FEET TO GET IT OPEN. MY HUSBAND IS LARGE AND EVEN HE HAS A HARD TIME PULLING THE DOORS OPEN. *AK

Dec 14, 1999 Structure

BOTH REAR DOORS ARE EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN, FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUT. THE DOORS ARE SO HARD TO OPEN THAT THE HANDLE ON THE LEFT REAR BROKE OFF. MY 10 YEAR OLD HAS TO PUSH ON THE DOOR WITH HER FEET TO GET IT OPEN. MY HUSBAND IS LARGE AND EVEN HE HAS A HARD TIME PULLING THE DOORS OPEN. *AK

Dec 10, 1999 Electrical System

EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE THE SCANNER IN THE CAR WILL SAY "BRAKE LAMP OUT" THEN SHORTLY AFTER THE BATTERY LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE CAR WILL DIE AND NOT START AGAIN.

Dec 10, 1999 Electrical System

EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE THE SCANNER IN THE CAR WILL SAY "BRAKE LAMP OUT" THEN SHORTLY AFTER THE BATTERY LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE CAR WILL DIE AND NOT START AGAIN.

Dec 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED (91S36) REPLACED ROTORS, HOWEVER FRONT WHEEL BRAKES FAILED DUE TO DEEP GROOVE IN ROTOR AND FROZEN CALIPERS (1ST REPAIR 12-2-92 AT 14,595). MJS

Dec 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED (91S36) REPLACED ROTORS, HOWEVER FRONT WHEEL BRAKES FAILED DUE TO DEEP GROOVE IN ROTOR AND FROZEN CALIPERS (1ST REPAIR 12-2-92 AT 14,595). MJS

Nov 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER THE CAR WAS OKAY. WHEN THE WEATHER GOT WARM, THE CAR WENT BUMP BUMP BUMP. CONSUMER SAID IT WAS COMPUTER OR A IGNITION CONTROL PROBLEM. DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER KNEW THE PROBLEM BUT WON'T TELL CONSUMER UNLESS HE PAID FOR...

Nov 9, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER THE CAR WAS OKAY. WHEN THE WEATHER GOT WARM, THE CAR WENT BUMP BUMP BUMP. CONSUMER SAID IT WAS COMPUTER OR A IGNITION CONTROL PROBLEM. DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER KNEW THE PROBLEM BUT WON'T TELL CONSUMER UNLESS HE PAID FOR...

Nov 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER THE CAR WAS OKAY. WHEN THE WEATHER GOT WARM, THE CAR WENT BUMP BUMP BUMP. CONSUMER SAID IT WAS COMPUTER OR A IGNITION CONTROL PROBLEM. DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER KNEW THE PROBLEM BUT WON'T TELL CONSUMER UNLESS HE PAID FOR...

Nov 9, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER THE CAR WAS OKAY. WHEN THE WEATHER GOT WARM, THE CAR WENT BUMP BUMP BUMP. CONSUMER SAID IT WAS COMPUTER OR A IGNITION CONTROL PROBLEM. DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER KNEW THE PROBLEM BUT WON'T TELL CONSUMER UNLESS HE PAID FOR...

Oct 29, 1999 Structure

TAILGATE AJAR WARNING LAMP STAYED ON EVEN WHEN TAILGATE LOOKED SECURELY CLOSED AND COULD NOT BE OPENED WITHOUT KEY. THE BOLT IN THE VEHICLE BODY THAT THE TAILGATE LATCH LOCKS ONTO HAD SHIFTED POSITION DUE TO A ONE AND A HALF INCH TEAR IN THE BODY SHEET METAL THAT BOLT WAS ATTACHED TO. VEHICLE HAS ...

Oct 29, 1999 Structure

TAILGATE AJAR WARNING LAMP STAYED ON EVEN WHEN TAILGATE LOOKED SECURELY CLOSED AND COULD NOT BE OPENED WITHOUT KEY. THE BOLT IN THE VEHICLE BODY THAT THE TAILGATE LATCH LOCKS ONTO HAD SHIFTED POSITION DUE TO A ONE AND A HALF INCH TEAR IN THE BODY SHEET METAL THAT BOLT WAS ATTACHED TO. VEHICLE HAS ...

Oct 28, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE REAR CORNER OF THE SUBFRAME BOLT BROKE, AND THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVIN.; VEHICLE INSPECTED BY INDEPENDENT SHOP AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY FUEL LEAKAGE.*AK

Oct 28, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE REAR CORNER OF THE SUBFRAME BOLT BROKE, AND THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVIN.; VEHICLE INSPECTED BY INDEPENDENT SHOP AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY FUEL LEAKAGE.*AK

Oct 20, 1999 Structure

THE REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS PULLED THROUGH, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ALSO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HAS DROPPED. DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Structure

THE REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS PULLED THROUGH, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ALSO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HAS DROPPED. DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR A RECALL, AND DEALER ORDERED PARTS FOR THAT PROBLEM AND 4 OTHER RECALLS. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER NEVER CONTACTED HER BACK WHEN PARTS CAME IN. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR A RECALL, AND DEALER ORDERED PARTS FOR THAT PROBLEM AND 4 OTHER RECALLS. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER NEVER CONTACTED HER BACK WHEN PARTS CAME IN. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL, IT WOULD SLIP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING THOUGH A MAIN INTERSECTION THE CAR JUST QUITS. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL, IT WOULD SLIP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING THOUGH A MAIN INTERSECTION THE CAR JUST QUITS. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL, IT WOULD SLIP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING THOUGH A MAIN INTERSECTION THE CAR JUST QUITS. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL, IT WOULD SLIP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING THOUGH A MAIN INTERSECTION THE CAR JUST QUITS. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Seat Belts

ALL SEATBELT BUCKLES I DO NOT FASTEN AT ALL. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE AS OF YET. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Seat Belts

ALL SEATBELT BUCKLES I DO NOT FASTEN AT ALL. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE AS OF YET. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS

Oct 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS

Sep 24, 1999 Electrical System

THERE WAS NOT A FIRE IN THAT I COULD SEE FLAME BUT FAST ESCAPING SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION AND FROM THE FAR LEFT DASH RIGHT NEXT TO THE WINDSHEILD, I QUICKLY EVACUATED TWO YOUNG GIRLS FROM THE CAR IN CASE IT WENT INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS PURSHASED FROM MY BOYFRIEND AND HE KNEW...

Sep 24, 1999 Electrical System

THERE WAS NOT A FIRE IN THAT I COULD SEE FLAME BUT FAST ESCAPING SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION AND FROM THE FAR LEFT DASH RIGHT NEXT TO THE WINDSHEILD, I QUICKLY EVACUATED TWO YOUNG GIRLS FROM THE CAR IN CASE IT WENT INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS PURSHASED FROM MY BOYFRIEND AND HE KNEW...

Sep 24, 1999 Electrical System

THERE WAS NOT A FIRE IN THAT I COULD SEE FLAME BUT FAST ESCAPING SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION AND FROM THE FAR LEFT DASH RIGHT NEXT TO THE WINDSHEILD, I QUICKLY EVACUATED TWO YOUNG GIRLS FROM THE CAR IN CASE IT WENT INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS PURSHASED FROM MY BOYFRIEND AND HE KNEW...

Sep 24, 1999 Visibility

THERE WAS NOT A FIRE IN THAT I COULD SEE FLAME BUT FAST ESCAPING SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION AND FROM THE FAR LEFT DASH RIGHT NEXT TO THE WINDSHEILD, I QUICKLY EVACUATED TWO YOUNG GIRLS FROM THE CAR IN CASE IT WENT INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS PURSHASED FROM MY BOYFRIEND AND HE KNEW...

Sep 24, 1999 Equipment

THERE WAS NOT A FIRE IN THAT I COULD SEE FLAME BUT FAST ESCAPING SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION AND FROM THE FAR LEFT DASH RIGHT NEXT TO THE WINDSHEILD, I QUICKLY EVACUATED TWO YOUNG GIRLS FROM THE CAR IN CASE IT WENT INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS PURSHASED FROM MY BOYFRIEND AND HE KNEW...

Sep 24, 1999 Electrical System

THERE WAS NOT A FIRE IN THAT I COULD SEE FLAME BUT FAST ESCAPING SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION AND FROM THE FAR LEFT DASH RIGHT NEXT TO THE WINDSHEILD, I QUICKLY EVACUATED TWO YOUNG GIRLS FROM THE CAR IN CASE IT WENT INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS PURSHASED FROM MY BOYFRIEND AND HE KNEW...

Sep 24, 1999 Electrical System

THERE WAS NOT A FIRE IN THAT I COULD SEE FLAME BUT FAST ESCAPING SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION AND FROM THE FAR LEFT DASH RIGHT NEXT TO THE WINDSHEILD, I QUICKLY EVACUATED TWO YOUNG GIRLS FROM THE CAR IN CASE IT WENT INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS PURSHASED FROM MY BOYFRIEND AND HE KNEW...

Sep 24, 1999 Electrical System

THERE WAS NOT A FIRE IN THAT I COULD SEE FLAME BUT FAST ESCAPING SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION AND FROM THE FAR LEFT DASH RIGHT NEXT TO THE WINDSHEILD, I QUICKLY EVACUATED TWO YOUNG GIRLS FROM THE CAR IN CASE IT WENT INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS PURSHASED FROM MY BOYFRIEND AND HE KNEW...

Sep 24, 1999 Visibility

THERE WAS NOT A FIRE IN THAT I COULD SEE FLAME BUT FAST ESCAPING SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION AND FROM THE FAR LEFT DASH RIGHT NEXT TO THE WINDSHEILD, I QUICKLY EVACUATED TWO YOUNG GIRLS FROM THE CAR IN CASE IT WENT INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS PURSHASED FROM MY BOYFRIEND AND HE KNEW...

Sep 24, 1999 Equipment

THERE WAS NOT A FIRE IN THAT I COULD SEE FLAME BUT FAST ESCAPING SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION AND FROM THE FAR LEFT DASH RIGHT NEXT TO THE WINDSHEILD, I QUICKLY EVACUATED TWO YOUNG GIRLS FROM THE CAR IN CASE IT WENT INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS PURSHASED FROM MY BOYFRIEND AND HE KNEW...

Sep 17, 1999 Unknown Or Other

MY UNCLE HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT ON THIS 89 TAURUS. HE MADE A COMPLAINT WITH FORD WHEN HE OWNED IT BUT THEY DID NOTHING.WHEN HE SOLD ME THE CAR HE GAVE ME WHOLE HISTORY OF THE CAR. THERE WAS A LETTER THAT HE WROTE TO FORD TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAINT. (I STILL HAVE THE LETTER IF YOU WOUL...

Sep 17, 1999 Unknown Or Other

MY UNCLE HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT ON THIS 89 TAURUS. HE MADE A COMPLAINT WITH FORD WHEN HE OWNED IT BUT THEY DID NOTHING.WHEN HE SOLD ME THE CAR HE GAVE ME WHOLE HISTORY OF THE CAR. THERE WAS A LETTER THAT HE WROTE TO FORD TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAINT. (I STILL HAVE THE LETTER IF YOU WOUL...

Sep 8, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BROKE. ALSO, RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER'S TIRE KEEPS GOING FLAT, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE FIVE TO SIX TIMES. FINALLY, THERE IS SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE WITHIN THE SUBFRAME. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Tires

SHOULDER BELTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BROKE. ALSO, RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER'S TIRE KEEPS GOING FLAT, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE FIVE TO SIX TIMES. FINALLY, THERE IS SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE WITHIN THE SUBFRAME. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Structure

SHOULDER BELTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BROKE. ALSO, RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER'S TIRE KEEPS GOING FLAT, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE FIVE TO SIX TIMES. FINALLY, THERE IS SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE WITHIN THE SUBFRAME. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BROKE. ALSO, RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER'S TIRE KEEPS GOING FLAT, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE FIVE TO SIX TIMES. FINALLY, THERE IS SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE WITHIN THE SUBFRAME. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Tires

SHOULDER BELTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BROKE. ALSO, RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER'S TIRE KEEPS GOING FLAT, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE FIVE TO SIX TIMES. FINALLY, THERE IS SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE WITHIN THE SUBFRAME. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Structure

SHOULDER BELTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BROKE. ALSO, RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER'S TIRE KEEPS GOING FLAT, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE FIVE TO SIX TIMES. FINALLY, THERE IS SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE WITHIN THE SUBFRAME. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Seats

THE DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING LUG BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FLOP BACKWARD AT EVERY START. THE PIECE IS A SMALL STAMPED METAL BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE SEAT FRAME TO THE FLOOR. THE BREAK IS ABOUT 2 INCH LONG. HALF THE BREAK IS SHINY AND HALF IS RUSTY, INDICATING THAT THE PART MAY HAVE BEEN PARTIALLY BRO...

Aug 25, 1999 Seats

THE DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING LUG BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FLOP BACKWARD AT EVERY START. THE PIECE IS A SMALL STAMPED METAL BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE SEAT FRAME TO THE FLOOR. THE BREAK IS ABOUT 2 INCH LONG. HALF THE BREAK IS SHINY AND HALF IS RUSTY, INDICATING THAT THE PART MAY HAVE BEEN PARTIALLY BRO...

Aug 16, 1999 Steering

THE TAURUS IS THE WORST ENGINEERED CAR I HAVE EVER SEEN. - WFS

Aug 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TAURUS IS THE WORST ENGINEERED CAR I HAVE EVER SEEN. - WFS

Aug 16, 1999 Structure

THE TAURUS IS THE WORST ENGINEERED CAR I HAVE EVER SEEN. - WFS

Aug 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE TAURUS IS THE WORST ENGINEERED CAR I HAVE EVER SEEN. - WFS

Aug 16, 1999 Steering

THE TAURUS IS THE WORST ENGINEERED CAR I HAVE EVER SEEN. - WFS

Aug 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TAURUS IS THE WORST ENGINEERED CAR I HAVE EVER SEEN. - WFS

Aug 16, 1999 Structure

THE TAURUS IS THE WORST ENGINEERED CAR I HAVE EVER SEEN. - WFS

Aug 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE TAURUS IS THE WORST ENGINEERED CAR I HAVE EVER SEEN. - WFS

Aug 13, 1999 Electrical System Fire

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 25 MPH AND I NOTICED SMOKE AND THEN I STOPPED AD OPENED THE HOOD AND THEN I SAW FLAMES AND ALL THAT I SAW ON THE GROUND WAS ANTIFREEZE, BUT THE WIRING UNDER THE HOOD WAS ALL MELTED

Aug 13, 1999 Electrical System Fire

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 25 MPH AND I NOTICED SMOKE AND THEN I STOPPED AD OPENED THE HOOD AND THEN I SAW FLAMES AND ALL THAT I SAW ON THE GROUND WAS ANTIFREEZE, BUT THE WIRING UNDER THE HOOD WAS ALL MELTED

Jul 23, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH BURNED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 1/2 HOUR. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH BURNED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 1/2 HOUR. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS MAKING A NOICE WHEN BRAKING AND ACCERATING.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS MAKING A NOICE WHEN BRAKING AND ACCERATING.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Tires

SPARE TIRE EXPLODED WHILE IN THE SPARE COMPARTMENT CAUSING THE TRUNK LID TO BOW OUTWARD. MJS

Jul 20, 1999 Tires

SPARE TIRE EXPLODED WHILE IN THE SPARE COMPARTMENT CAUSING THE TRUNK LID TO BOW OUTWARD. MJS

Jul 12, 1999 Seat Belts

SEATBELTS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (92V113000). REPAIRS NOT DONE, DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. HOWEVER, THE LIGHT COVER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS BROKEN DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE SEATBELTS. *YC *YC

Jul 12, 1999 Seat Belts

SEATBELTS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (92V113000). REPAIRS NOT DONE, DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. HOWEVER, THE LIGHT COVER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS BROKEN DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE SEATBELTS. *YC *YC

Jul 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON A SLIGHT UPWARD INCLINE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN INTO A GARAGE DOOR. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON A SLIGHT UPWARD INCLINE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN INTO A GARAGE DOOR. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A STOP SIGN/LIGHT, ENGINE WOULD START TO RACE, AS IF IT WAS GOING TO TAKE OFF. WOULD HAVE KEEP FOOT ON BRAKES, AND TURN VEHICLE OFF. RESTARTED VEHICLE & PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR AGAIN. TOOK TO DEALER & PROBLEM WAS NOT LOCATED. HAS HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE. HAD TO DISCONNECT THE CRUISE C...

Jul 2, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A STOP SIGN/LIGHT, ENGINE WOULD START TO RACE, AS IF IT WAS GOING TO TAKE OFF. WOULD HAVE KEEP FOOT ON BRAKES, AND TURN VEHICLE OFF. RESTARTED VEHICLE & PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR AGAIN. TOOK TO DEALER & PROBLEM WAS NOT LOCATED. HAS HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE. HAD TO DISCONNECT THE CRUISE C...

Jun 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DRIVING DOWN STREET TOWARDS RED LIGHT. ATTEMPTED TO APPLY BRAKES AT NORMAL BRAKING DISTANCE, BRAKES SEEMED TO HAVE NO AFFECT, CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKES TWO MORE TIMES. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IMPACT OCCURRED IN INTERSECTION. FINAL VELOCITY APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVING DOWN STREET TOWARDS RED LIGHT. ATTEMPTED TO APPLY BRAKES AT NORMAL BRAKING DISTANCE, BRAKES SEEMED TO HAVE NO AFFECT, CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKES TWO MORE TIMES. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IMPACT OCCURRED IN INTERSECTION. FINAL VELOCITY APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DRIVING DOWN STREET TOWARDS RED LIGHT. ATTEMPTED TO APPLY BRAKES AT NORMAL BRAKING DISTANCE, BRAKES SEEMED TO HAVE NO AFFECT, CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKES TWO MORE TIMES. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IMPACT OCCURRED IN INTERSECTION. FINAL VELOCITY APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVING DOWN STREET TOWARDS RED LIGHT. ATTEMPTED TO APPLY BRAKES AT NORMAL BRAKING DISTANCE, BRAKES SEEMED TO HAVE NO AFFECT, CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKES TWO MORE TIMES. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IMPACT OCCURRED IN INTERSECTION. FINAL VELOCITY APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. *AK

Jun 21, 1999 Seat Belts

PLASTIC WHICH HOLD THE LATCH THAT GO INTO BUCKEL FELL APART; CAUSES THE SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE TO BE INOPERATED. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT PART WAS NOT PART OF A RECALL. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER.

Jun 21, 1999 Seat Belts

PLASTIC WHICH HOLD THE LATCH THAT GO INTO BUCKEL FELL APART; CAUSES THE SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE TO BE INOPERATED. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT PART WAS NOT PART OF A RECALL. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER.

Jun 16, 1999 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. AS CONSUMER TURNED TO STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL, STEERING DID NOT RESPOND, CONSUMER HIT A PARKED CAR. DEALER HS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. AS CONSUMER TURNED TO STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL, STEERING DID NOT RESPOND, CONSUMER HIT A PARKED CAR. DEALER HS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, ENGINE SEPARATED FROM TRANMISSION, AND THEN VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, ENGINE SEPARATED FROM TRANMISSION, AND THEN VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK

May 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC SEPARATED FROM HUB. THIS IS THE FAILURE NOTED ON RECALL 91V134. I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE RECALL DUE TO MISSOURI NOT BEING INCLUDED IN THE STATES FOR THAT RECALL. THE RECALL MENTIONS CORROSION DUE TO SALTS WHICH WOULD CERTAINLY APPLY TO THE ST. LOUIS AREA. WHY WOULD WE NOT BE INCLUDED IN TH...

May 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC SEPARATED FROM HUB. THIS IS THE FAILURE NOTED ON RECALL 91V134. I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE RECALL DUE TO MISSOURI NOT BEING INCLUDED IN THE STATES FOR THAT RECALL. THE RECALL MENTIONS CORROSION DUE TO SALTS WHICH WOULD CERTAINLY APPLY TO THE ST. LOUIS AREA. WHY WOULD WE NOT BE INCLUDED IN TH...

May 28, 1999 Structure

RECALL REPAIR ON FAULTY BODY MOUNTS HAVE NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED DUE TO DEALER PROBLEM. NLM (98V-323)

May 28, 1999 Structure

RECALL REPAIR ON FAULTY BODY MOUNTS HAVE NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED DUE TO DEALER PROBLEM. NLM (98V-323)

May 27, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL LETTER. CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. RECALL NUMBER 98V323000, REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. *AK

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR ONLY TWO MINUTES IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 27, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION SYSTEM, RECENTLY THE WIRING UNDER THE DASH STARTER TO SMOKE. MJS

May 27, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL LETTER. CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. RECALL NUMBER 98V323000, REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. *AK

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR ONLY TWO MINUTES IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 27, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION SYSTEM, RECENTLY THE WIRING UNDER THE DASH STARTER TO SMOKE. MJS

May 19, 1999 Structure

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V323000 & CONTACTED AT LEAST 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS. WAS INFORMED BY EACH THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE & COULD NOT SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

May 19, 1999 Structure

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V323000 & CONTACTED AT LEAST 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS. WAS INFORMED BY EACH THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE & COULD NOT SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

May 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN SOMEONE TRIED TO LET CONSUMER KNOW THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, BUT THE CONSUMER SMELLED THE FIRE AND . FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. *AK

May 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN SOMEONE TRIED TO LET CONSUMER KNOW THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, BUT THE CONSUMER SMELLED THE FIRE AND . FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. *AK

May 16, 1999 Suspension

COIL SPRING BROKEN NEAR BASE.

May 16, 1999 Suspension

COIL SPRING BROKEN NEAR BASE.

May 12, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V323000: RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE & NOTIFIED DEALER. WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE & WOULD CALL WHEN THEY ARRIVED. HAS BEEN WAITING OVER 2MONTHS & RECEIVED NO CALL. FINALLY CALLED DEALER & WAS INFORMED PARTS ON BACK ORDER FOR SUBFRAME. NOT SATISFIED WITH ANSWER. *AK

May 12, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V323000: RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE & NOTIFIED DEALER. WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE & WOULD CALL WHEN THEY ARRIVED. HAS BEEN WAITING OVER 2MONTHS & RECEIVED NO CALL. FINALLY CALLED DEALER & WAS INFORMED PARTS ON BACK ORDER FOR SUBFRAME. NOT SATISFIED WITH ANSWER. *AK

May 5, 1999 Seat Belts

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

May 5, 1999 Seat Belts

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

May 3, 1999 Power Train

WORK DONE AT RACETTE FORD IN OSHKOSH, MAINTAINENCE CHARGED FOR SAME WORK 2 AND 3 TIMES. DROVE CAR ONLY 303 MILES AFTER WORK COMPLETED CAR FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION. TRANSMISSION BLEW UP AFTER SERVICE PERFORMED BY DEALER. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER AND DEALER RECIEVED NO SATISFACTION. SMALL CLAIMS COU...

May 3, 1999 Power Train

WORK DONE AT RACETTE FORD IN OSHKOSH, MAINTAINENCE CHARGED FOR SAME WORK 2 AND 3 TIMES. DROVE CAR ONLY 303 MILES AFTER WORK COMPLETED CAR FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION. TRANSMISSION BLEW UP AFTER SERVICE PERFORMED BY DEALER. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER AND DEALER RECIEVED NO SATISFACTION. SMALL CLAIMS COU...

Apr 30, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S POWER ADJUSTED SEAT FRAME BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO RELEASE FROM THE UPRIGHT POSITION. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S POWER ADJUSTED SEAT FRAME BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO RELEASE FROM THE UPRIGHT POSITION. *AK

Apr 28, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PERFORMS POORLY/STICKING. NM

Apr 28, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN TURNING. NM

Apr 28, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PERFORMS POORLY/STICKING. NM

Apr 28, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN TURNING. NM

Apr 21, 1999 Structure

WAS TOLD BY FORD MOTOR CO. AND PARTICIPATING DEALER THAT SUBFRAME RECALL IS NOT WHAT CAUSED THE UNSAFE CONDITION OF SAID VEHICLE, WAS TOLD I AM RESPONISBLE FOR ENTIRE REPAIR BILL. *AK

Apr 21, 1999 Structure

WAS TOLD BY FORD MOTOR CO. AND PARTICIPATING DEALER THAT SUBFRAME RECALL IS NOT WHAT CAUSED THE UNSAFE CONDITION OF SAID VEHICLE, WAS TOLD I AM RESPONISBLE FOR ENTIRE REPAIR BILL. *AK

Apr 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKET AND RADIATOR. MJS

Apr 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKET AND RADIATOR. MJS

Apr 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKET AND RADIATOR. MJS

Apr 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKET AND RADIATOR. MJS

Apr 15, 1999 Structure

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V323000 & CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS & HAD REPAIRS DONE. ON THE 2ND DAY AFTER REPAIRS (26 MAR 99), THE SUBFRAME BROKE & DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION. MANUFACTURER & DEALER WERE NOT PAYING FOR DAMAGE THAT OWNER DECLARES ARE AT FAULT & SHOULD PAY....

Apr 15, 1999 Structure

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V323000 & CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS & HAD REPAIRS DONE. ON THE 2ND DAY AFTER REPAIRS (26 MAR 99), THE SUBFRAME BROKE & DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION. MANUFACTURER & DEALER WERE NOT PAYING FOR DAMAGE THAT OWNER DECLARES ARE AT FAULT & SHOULD PAY....

Apr 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED VEHICLE ACCELERATING AT INTERSECTION WHILE WATING FOR LIGHT TO CHANGE. ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE COMMENCED TO ACCELERATE, FORCING VEHICLE INTO THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. POLICE WITNESSED INCIDENT WHEN IT OCCURRED. DEALER NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY WILL DO...

Apr 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED VEHICLE ACCELERATING AT INTERSECTION WHILE WATING FOR LIGHT TO CHANGE. ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE COMMENCED TO ACCELERATE, FORCING VEHICLE INTO THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. POLICE WITNESSED INCIDENT WHEN IT OCCURRED. DEALER NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY WILL DO...

Apr 2, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS ARE BROKEN AND WON'T LOCK. CONSUMER CAN'T USE THE SEAT BELTS.

Apr 2, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS ARE BROKEN AND WON'T LOCK. CONSUMER CAN'T USE THE SEAT BELTS.

Apr 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES NOT REPAIRED UNDER RECALL AFTER 3 ATTEMPTS, DUE TO A LACK OF PARTS AT DEALERSHIP. CONSUMER ONLY HAS ONE FUNCTIONING SEAT BELT. (92V-113)

Apr 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES NOT REPAIRED UNDER RECALL AFTER 3 ATTEMPTS, DUE TO A LACK OF PARTS AT DEALERSHIP. CONSUMER ONLY HAS ONE FUNCTIONING SEAT BELT. (92V-113)

Mar 26, 1999 Power Train

WHENEVER VEHICLE ACCELERATES, TRANSMISSION WOULD GRAB. THIS CAUSES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS TO NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED, WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEARS AT ALL. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT & NEEDED REPLACING IT. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Power Train

WHENEVER VEHICLE ACCELERATES, TRANSMISSION WOULD GRAB. THIS CAUSES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS TO NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED, WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEARS AT ALL. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT & NEEDED REPLACING IT. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT.

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT.

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Mar 23, 1999 Electrical System

TURN SIGNALS AND BLOWER MOTOR STOP WORKING. THEN STARTS WORK AGAIN, THEN STOP, THEN START, FUSES ARE OK, POWER WINDOW PASSENGER'S SIDE STOPS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, ALSO, POWER SEAT DOESN'T WORK, INTERMITTENTLY. SEVERAL OTHE R ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE EVIDENT INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

TURN SIGNALS AND BLOWER MOTOR STOP WORKING. THEN STARTS WORK AGAIN, THEN STOP, THEN START, FUSES ARE OK, POWER WINDOW PASSENGER'S SIDE STOPS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, ALSO, POWER SEAT DOESN'T WORK, INTERMITTENTLY. SEVERAL OTHE R ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE EVIDENT INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Structure

TURN SIGNALS AND BLOWER MOTOR STOP WORKING. THEN STARTS WORK AGAIN, THEN STOP, THEN START, FUSES ARE OK, POWER WINDOW PASSENGER'S SIDE STOPS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, ALSO, POWER SEAT DOESN'T WORK, INTERMITTENTLY. SEVERAL OTHE R ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE EVIDENT INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Electrical System

TURN SIGNALS AND BLOWER MOTOR STOP WORKING. THEN STARTS WORK AGAIN, THEN STOP, THEN START, FUSES ARE OK, POWER WINDOW PASSENGER'S SIDE STOPS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, ALSO, POWER SEAT DOESN'T WORK, INTERMITTENTLY. SEVERAL OTHE R ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE EVIDENT INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

TURN SIGNALS AND BLOWER MOTOR STOP WORKING. THEN STARTS WORK AGAIN, THEN STOP, THEN START, FUSES ARE OK, POWER WINDOW PASSENGER'S SIDE STOPS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, ALSO, POWER SEAT DOESN'T WORK, INTERMITTENTLY. SEVERAL OTHE R ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE EVIDENT INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Structure

TURN SIGNALS AND BLOWER MOTOR STOP WORKING. THEN STARTS WORK AGAIN, THEN STOP, THEN START, FUSES ARE OK, POWER WINDOW PASSENGER'S SIDE STOPS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, ALSO, POWER SEAT DOESN'T WORK, INTERMITTENTLY. SEVERAL OTHE R ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE EVIDENT INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. ALSO, VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND THERE IS A SQEAKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. ALSO, VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND THERE IS A SQEAKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Structure

RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED PRIOR TO NOTICE ON THE REAR SUB-FRAME BODY MOUNTS (98S36).

Mar 11, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. ALSO, VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND THERE IS A SQEAKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. ALSO, VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND THERE IS A SQEAKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Structure

RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED PRIOR TO NOTICE ON THE REAR SUB-FRAME BODY MOUNTS (98S36).

Mar 9, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98S36. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. HAS BEEN 60 DAYS, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 9, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98S36. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. HAS BEEN 60 DAYS, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Feb 23, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL WORK NOT COMPLETED PROPERLY BY DEALERSHIP DUE TO LACK OF REPAIR PARTS.

Feb 23, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE DISMOUNTED FROM ITS FRAME WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION AND INJURY TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Feb 23, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL WORK NOT COMPLETED PROPERLY BY DEALERSHIP DUE TO LACK OF REPAIR PARTS.

Feb 23, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE DISMOUNTED FROM ITS FRAME WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION AND INJURY TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Feb 22, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION DID NOT KICK INTO GEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED AND EXPLAINED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW, FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN UPPER GEAR, A PISTON IS FRACTURED DUE TO POOR DESIGN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 22, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION DID NOT KICK INTO GEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED AND EXPLAINED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW, FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN UPPER GEAR, A PISTON IS FRACTURED DUE TO POOR DESIGN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Structure

IN HOT WEATHER BLACK GREASE/OIL/RUBBER COMES FROM THE LEFT HAND SIDE ABOVE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. LEAKS ONTO THE EMERGENCY BRAKES AND THE CARPET BY THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK.ET.

Feb 19, 1999 Structure

IN HOT WEATHER BLACK GREASE/OIL/RUBBER COMES FROM THE LEFT HAND SIDE ABOVE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. LEAKS ONTO THE EMERGENCY BRAKES AND THE CARPET BY THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK.ET.

Feb 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP.

Feb 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP.

Feb 12, 1999 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAS A RECALL LETTER, AND DEALER WILL NOT HONOR IT. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM SO HE WILL NOT REPAIR IT. MANUFACTURER RECALL# 97M90/NHTSA RECALL# 97I003000. *AK

Feb 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND OVER CRUISE CONTROL GETS STUCK, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP. *AK

Feb 12, 1999 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAS A RECALL LETTER, AND DEALER WILL NOT HONOR IT. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM SO HE WILL NOT REPAIR IT. MANUFACTURER RECALL# 97M90/NHTSA RECALL# 97I003000. *AK

Feb 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND OVER CRUISE CONTROL GETS STUCK, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP. *AK

Feb 11, 1999 Steering

BODY MOUNTS AT REAR CORNERS OF SUBFRAME WERE CORRODED AND REPAIRED A YEAR AGO, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND BODY MOUNTS WILL BE REPAIRED. ALSO, PROBLEMS WITH STEERING SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN A...

Feb 11, 1999 Structure

BODY MOUNTS AT REAR CORNERS OF SUBFRAME WERE CORRODED AND REPAIRED A YEAR AGO, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND BODY MOUNTS WILL BE REPAIRED. ALSO, PROBLEMS WITH STEERING SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN A...

Feb 11, 1999 Steering

BODY MOUNTS AT REAR CORNERS OF SUBFRAME WERE CORRODED AND REPAIRED A YEAR AGO, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND BODY MOUNTS WILL BE REPAIRED. ALSO, PROBLEMS WITH STEERING SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN A...

Feb 11, 1999 Structure

BODY MOUNTS AT REAR CORNERS OF SUBFRAME WERE CORRODED AND REPAIRED A YEAR AGO, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND BODY MOUNTS WILL BE REPAIRED. ALSO, PROBLEMS WITH STEERING SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN A...

Feb 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WNEN STARTING VEHICLE UP MOTOR RUNS REAL LOUD, AND WHEN DRIVING CAN HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. VEHICLE FELT LIKE THE OIL HAD RUN OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BUT THE OIL IS IN THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE RUNS LIKE THE MOTOR IS DRY. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WNEN STARTING VEHICLE UP MOTOR RUNS REAL LOUD, AND WHEN DRIVING CAN HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. VEHICLE FELT LIKE THE OIL HAD RUN OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BUT THE OIL IS IN THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE RUNS LIKE THE MOTOR IS DRY. *AK

Feb 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. VEHICLE WAS STALLING AND JERKING, AND EVERTHING WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY WAS BRAND NEW. *AK

Feb 4, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. VEHICLE WAS STALLING AND JERKING, AND EVERTHING WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY WAS BRAND NEW. *AK

Feb 4, 1999 Power Train

PISTON INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION BROKE, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM GOING FORWARD. CONSUMER HAS TO PUT VEHICLE INTO REVERSE THEN IN DRIVE TO GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, SAID THAT IT WAS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY A PARTIALLY BROKEN RING AROUND THE PISTON. *AK *ML

Feb 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. VEHICLE WAS STALLING AND JERKING, AND EVERTHING WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY WAS BRAND NEW. *AK

Feb 4, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. VEHICLE WAS STALLING AND JERKING, AND EVERTHING WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY WAS BRAND NEW. *AK

Feb 4, 1999 Power Train

PISTON INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION BROKE, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM GOING FORWARD. CONSUMER HAS TO PUT VEHICLE INTO REVERSE THEN IN DRIVE TO GO FORWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, SAID THAT IT WAS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY A PARTIALLY BROKEN RING AROUND THE PISTON. *AK *ML

Feb 3, 1999 Structure

FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTS HAD CORRODED, CAUSING BOLTS TO BREAK AND DISCONNECT FROM THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Structure

RECALL # 98V323000 ENGINE/ SUBFRAME; WHEN CONTACTING DEALERSHIP CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT RECALL DID NOT COMPLY TO VEHICLE IN THE STATE OF ARIONZA. CONSUMER ALSO TOLD THAT NOTHING WOULD BE REPLACED IF NO DEFECTS WERE FOUND. THIS IS NOT WHAT IS STATED IN RECALL NOTICE. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE SUBFRAME MOUNTS ON A FORD TAURUS, MANUFATURER RECALL #98S36/NHTSA #98V323000. WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR, ONLY ONE MOUNT WAS REPLACED. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Structure

FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTS HAD CORRODED, CAUSING BOLTS TO BREAK AND DISCONNECT FROM THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Structure

RECALL # 98V323000 ENGINE/ SUBFRAME; WHEN CONTACTING DEALERSHIP CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT RECALL DID NOT COMPLY TO VEHICLE IN THE STATE OF ARIONZA. CONSUMER ALSO TOLD THAT NOTHING WOULD BE REPLACED IF NO DEFECTS WERE FOUND. THIS IS NOT WHAT IS STATED IN RECALL NOTICE. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE SUBFRAME MOUNTS ON A FORD TAURUS, MANUFATURER RECALL #98S36/NHTSA #98V323000. WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR, ONLY ONE MOUNT WAS REPLACED. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES DEFECTIVE, VERY HARD TO LATCH AND UNLATCH, NHTSA CHAMPAIGN # 97I003000 STATES THAT FORD HAS A 12 YEAR UNLIMITED MILEAGE REPLACEMENT, FORD SAYS NO, 3 YEAR 50,000 MILEAGE. I FEEL THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN, AND FORD MUST REPLACE NO MATTER WHAT THE MILEAGE. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES DEFECTIVE, VERY HARD TO LATCH AND UNLATCH, NHTSA CHAMPAIGN # 97I003000 STATES THAT FORD HAS A 12 YEAR UNLIMITED MILEAGE REPLACEMENT, FORD SAYS NO, 3 YEAR 50,000 MILEAGE. I FEEL THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN, AND FORD MUST REPLACE NO MATTER WHAT THE MILEAGE. *AK

Jan 31, 1999 Power Train

ON A REGULAR BASIS, WHEN FIRST SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT. ALSO, AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, OR SLOWING DOWN ENOUGH TO FORCE THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT DOWN TO FIRST GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES OR "STICKS" WHEN CHANGING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR.

Jan 31, 1999 Power Train

ON A REGULAR BASIS, WHEN FIRST SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT. ALSO, AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, OR SLOWING DOWN ENOUGH TO FORCE THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT DOWN TO FIRST GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES OR "STICKS" WHEN CHANGING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR.

Jan 29, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTOR WAS BOUNCING UP AND TRANMISSION WASN'T PROPERLY MOUNTED AND THE MOTOR WAS PULLING THE TRANMISSION AND MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WITHOUD ANY PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTOR WAS BOUNCING UP AND TRANMISSION WASN'T PROPERLY MOUNTED AND THE MOTOR WAS PULLING THE TRANMISSION AND MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WITHOUD ANY PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTOR WAS BOUNCING UP AND TRANMISSION WASN'T PROPERLY MOUNTED AND THE MOTOR WAS PULLING THE TRANMISSION AND MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WITHOUD ANY PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTOR WAS BOUNCING UP AND TRANMISSION WASN'T PROPERLY MOUNTED AND THE MOTOR WAS PULLING THE TRANMISSION AND MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WITHOUD ANY PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES WON'T LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND THEY WERE GIVING HER PROBLEMS . CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES WON'T LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND THEY WERE GIVING HER PROBLEMS . CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Electrical System

THE WIRING IS OVERHEATING AND IS CREATING A FOUL SMELL IN MY CAR AND THE PLUG FOR THE WIRE IS MELTING. WORRIED THAT THIS FAILURE WILL CAUSE A FIRE IN THE DRIVERS COMPARTMENT. PROBLEM STARTS WHEN THE HEATER BLOWER IS BEING USED. SAFEGUARD NEEDS TO BE PUT IN PLACE TO ASSURE DRIVERS THAT THEY WILL NOT ...

Jan 12, 1999 Power Train

THE WIRING IS OVERHEATING AND IS CREATING A FOUL SMELL IN MY CAR AND THE PLUG FOR THE WIRE IS MELTING. WORRIED THAT THIS FAILURE WILL CAUSE A FIRE IN THE DRIVERS COMPARTMENT. PROBLEM STARTS WHEN THE HEATER BLOWER IS BEING USED. SAFEGUARD NEEDS TO BE PUT IN PLACE TO ASSURE DRIVERS THAT THEY WILL NOT ...

Jan 12, 1999 Electrical System

THE WIRING IS OVERHEATING AND IS CREATING A FOUL SMELL IN MY CAR AND THE PLUG FOR THE WIRE IS MELTING. WORRIED THAT THIS FAILURE WILL CAUSE A FIRE IN THE DRIVERS COMPARTMENT. PROBLEM STARTS WHEN THE HEATER BLOWER IS BEING USED. SAFEGUARD NEEDS TO BE PUT IN PLACE TO ASSURE DRIVERS THAT THEY WILL NOT ...

Jan 12, 1999 Power Train

THE WIRING IS OVERHEATING AND IS CREATING A FOUL SMELL IN MY CAR AND THE PLUG FOR THE WIRE IS MELTING. WORRIED THAT THIS FAILURE WILL CAUSE A FIRE IN THE DRIVERS COMPARTMENT. PROBLEM STARTS WHEN THE HEATER BLOWER IS BEING USED. SAFEGUARD NEEDS TO BE PUT IN PLACE TO ASSURE DRIVERS THAT THEY WILL NOT ...

Jan 7, 1999 Structure

IN ANTICIPATION OF THE RECALL TO BE ISSUED THIS MONTH ON THE ENGINE MOUNTS FOR THE FORD TAURUS, I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE (ON 1/7/99) TO ASK ABOUT REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS TO MY CAR AFTER THE REAR ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR. I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED BY THE R...

Jan 7, 1999 Structure

IN ANTICIPATION OF THE RECALL TO BE ISSUED THIS MONTH ON THE ENGINE MOUNTS FOR THE FORD TAURUS, I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE (ON 1/7/99) TO ASK ABOUT REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS TO MY CAR AFTER THE REAR ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR. I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED BY THE R...

Jan 5, 1999 Steering Fire

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK CAUSED AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AFTER IT WAS FIXED FOR THIS PROBLEM ONCE BEFORE. ENGINE FIRE TOTALED CAR. POWER STEERING COLUMN FIRE PROBLEM RESULTED . *AK.

Jan 5, 1999 Steering Fire

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK CAUSED AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AFTER IT WAS FIXED FOR THIS PROBLEM ONCE BEFORE. ENGINE FIRE TOTALED CAR. POWER STEERING COLUMN FIRE PROBLEM RESULTED . *AK.

Dec 29, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING ONE CAN HEAR A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN STOPPING AND PULLING OFF THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE, AND IT FEELS LIKE IT PULLING. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 29, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING ONE CAN HEAR A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN STOPPING AND PULLING OFF THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE, AND IT FEELS LIKE IT PULLING. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 23, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 97I003000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES; SERVICE ADVISOR REFUSES TO PERFORM RECALL WORK UNLESS IT IS APPROVED BY SERVICE TECHNICIAN FIRST. OWNR IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. BUCKLE IS VERY HARD TO FASTEN. *AK

Dec 23, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 97I003000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES; SERVICE ADVISOR REFUSES TO PERFORM RECALL WORK UNLESS IT IS APPROVED BY SERVICE TECHNICIAN FIRST. OWNR IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. BUCKLE IS VERY HARD TO FASTEN. *AK

Dec 22, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 97I003000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING OVER 4 MONTHS FOR PARTS TO COME IN. *AK

Dec 22, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 97I003000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING OVER 4 MONTHS FOR PARTS TO COME IN. *AK

Dec 17, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

NONE

Dec 17, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER.

Dec 17, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

NONE

Dec 17, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER.

Nov 24, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL REPAIR WORK ON THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES NOT DONE DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Nov 24, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL REPAIR WORK ON THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES NOT DONE DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Nov 16, 1998 Seat Belts

971003000. 97M90; THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED IN APRI., DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN, CORRECTIVE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. LETTER WAS RECEIVED AND APPOINTMENT WAS RESCHEDULED, WORK WAS NOT DONE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. FORD CONTACTED, AND STATED THEY CANNOT...

Nov 16, 1998 Seat Belts

971003000. 97M90; THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED IN APRI., DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN, CORRECTIVE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. LETTER WAS RECEIVED AND APPOINTMENT WAS RESCHEDULED, WORK WAS NOT DONE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. FORD CONTACTED, AND STATED THEY CANNOT...

Nov 13, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 97I00300; THE BUCKLE TONGUE BROKE OFF WHICH CAUSED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY TO BE INOPERATIVE AND NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 97I00300; THE BUCKLE TONGUE BROKE OFF WHICH CAUSED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY TO BE INOPERATIVE AND NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 11, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, AFTER 20 MINUTES OF DRIVE TIME, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGIN TO SWITCH ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. THIS HAS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES OF TURNING HEADLIGHTS OFF, PROCEED AGAIN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WITH HEADLIGHTS BEFORE THEY AGAIN BEGIN TO SWITC...

Nov 11, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, AFTER 20 MINUTES OF DRIVE TIME, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGIN TO SWITCH ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. THIS HAS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES OF TURNING HEADLIGHTS OFF, PROCEED AGAIN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WITH HEADLIGHTS BEFORE THEY AGAIN BEGIN TO SWITC...

Nov 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED THE ENGINE WON'T START. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED THE ENGINE WON'T START. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 2, 1998 Structure

RECAL 93V106002. WHEN DRIVING ONTO THE ROAD THE SUBFRAME BODY MOUNTS FELL DUE TO CORROSION PROBLEMS, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE DROPPED DOWN AND STEERING LOCKED,UP. DEALER CONTACTED, VIN # DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. *AK

Nov 2, 1998 Structure

RECAL 93V106002. WHEN DRIVING ONTO THE ROAD THE SUBFRAME BODY MOUNTS FELL DUE TO CORROSION PROBLEMS, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE DROPPED DOWN AND STEERING LOCKED,UP. DEALER CONTACTED, VIN # DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL PAN IS LEAKING OIL DIRECTLY ON OR NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE INCIDENT. THUS FAR, ALOT OF SMOKE IS GIVEN OFF WHEN THIS OCCURS. REPAIR WORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Structure

WINDSHIELD WAS BROKEN BECAUSE OF RECALL 93V106002. WHEN THE SUB-FRAME BOLTS BROKE, THE FRAME BECAME UNATTACHED AND CAUSED THE BODY TO TWIST, NO SUPPORT TO THE FRAME, DEALER CONTACTED AND REPRESENTATIVE WOULD CONTACT CONSUMER, AND THERE HAS BEEN NO RESPONSE. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL PAN IS LEAKING OIL DIRECTLY ON OR NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE INCIDENT. THUS FAR, ALOT OF SMOKE IS GIVEN OFF WHEN THIS OCCURS. REPAIR WORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Structure

WINDSHIELD WAS BROKEN BECAUSE OF RECALL 93V106002. WHEN THE SUB-FRAME BOLTS BROKE, THE FRAME BECAME UNATTACHED AND CAUSED THE BODY TO TWIST, NO SUPPORT TO THE FRAME, DEALER CONTACTED AND REPRESENTATIVE WOULD CONTACT CONSUMER, AND THERE HAS BEEN NO RESPONSE. *AK

Oct 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH, WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD BUMP NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE. PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP TO GET A OIL CHANCE, AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT UP IN THE AIR ON A MACHINE, THEY NOTICED A BIG HOLE IN THE PART THAT HOLDS THE BO...

Oct 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH, WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD BUMP NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE. PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP TO GET A OIL CHANCE, AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT UP IN THE AIR ON A MACHINE, THEY NOTICED A BIG HOLE IN THE PART THAT HOLDS THE BO...

Oct 16, 1998 Structure

ROOF T-TOP PAINT WEARING EXCESSIVELY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Oct 16, 1998 Structure

ROOF T-TOP PAINT WEARING EXCESSIVELY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT CORROSION.

Oct 13, 1998 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT CORROSION.

Oct 1, 1998 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER'S AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDES DO NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR. THE BELTS JUST HANG LOOSE. THE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR ARE THE SAME. THE DEALER WAS TOLD ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE BELTS HAVE NOT BEEN FIXED. *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER'S AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDES DO NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR. THE BELTS JUST HANG LOOSE. THE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR ARE THE SAME. THE DEALER WAS TOLD ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE BELTS HAVE NOT BEEN FIXED. *AK

Sep 22, 1998 Structure

DOOR HANDLES OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE HAVE BROKEN OFF.

Sep 22, 1998 Structure

DOOR HANDLES OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE HAVE BROKEN OFF.

Sep 21, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLATCHES.

Sep 21, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END SUSPENSION STRUTS FAILED CAUSING 2 TIRES TO BLOWOUT.

Sep 21, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLATCHES.

Sep 21, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END SUSPENSION STRUTS FAILED CAUSING 2 TIRES TO BLOWOUT.

Sep 15, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE CAUSING DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS AND HEATER FAN TO FAIL.

Sep 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT HEAD BOLT FELL OFF DUE TO RUST.

Sep 15, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE CAUSING DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS AND HEATER FAN TO FAIL.

Sep 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT HEAD BOLT FELL OFF DUE TO RUST.

Sep 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DIED. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DIED. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING COLUMN HAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF IT, ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. BEEN TO DEALER, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING COLUMN HAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF IT, ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. BEEN TO DEALER, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 28, 1998 Seat Belts

FRONT MIDDLE RESTRAINT WILL NOT LOCK. THE DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 28, 1998 Seat Belts

FRONT MIDDLE RESTRAINT WILL NOT LOCK. THE DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL 97I003000, SEAT BELT BUCKLE. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING SINCE APRIL TO HAVE RECALL SERVICED. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL 97I003000, SEAT BELT BUCKLE. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING SINCE APRIL TO HAVE RECALL SERVICED. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING SEALT BELT BUCKLES FOR FRONT SEAT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, DEALER ONLY REPAIRED ONE SIDE OF SEATBELT. CONSUMER CONCERN IS WHY HAVE A NATIONAL RECALL IF THE DEALER IS NOT GOING TO COVER THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM. WHAT HAPPENED TO SAFETY FRIST?...

Aug 25, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING SEALT BELT BUCKLES FOR FRONT SEAT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, DEALER ONLY REPAIRED ONE SIDE OF SEATBELT. CONSUMER CONCERN IS WHY HAVE A NATIONAL RECALL IF THE DEALER IS NOT GOING TO COVER THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM. WHAT HAPPENED TO SAFETY FRIST?...

Aug 13, 1998 Structure

VEHICLE PAINT IS FADING.

Aug 13, 1998 Structure

VEHICLE PAINT IS FADING.

Aug 10, 1998 Power Train

TFI MODULE AND AXOD TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Aug 10, 1998 Power Train

TFI MODULE AND AXOD TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Aug 6, 1998 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER'S SON DROVE VEHICLE TO SCHOOL AND PARKED VEHICLE ON THE LOT, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE HOOD TO DASHBOARD, IT WAS BURNED MORE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

Aug 6, 1998 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER'S SON DROVE VEHICLE TO SCHOOL AND PARKED VEHICLE ON THE LOT, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE HOOD TO DASHBOARD, IT WAS BURNED MORE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Structure

GENERAL RECALL WAS ORDERED THIS MAKE AND MODEL. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER RECALL, BUT PROBLEM EXISTS. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Steering

GENERAL RECALL WAS ORDERED THIS MAKE AND MODEL. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER RECALL, BUT PROBLEM EXISTS. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Structure

THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME BOLT BROKE.

Jul 29, 1998 Structure

GENERAL RECALL WAS ORDERED THIS MAKE AND MODEL. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER RECALL, BUT PROBLEM EXISTS. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Steering

GENERAL RECALL WAS ORDERED THIS MAKE AND MODEL. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER RECALL, BUT PROBLEM EXISTS. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Structure

THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME BOLT BROKE.

Jul 28, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RECALL LETTER SENT, DEALERSHIP INSPECTION REVEALED NO DEFECTS FOUND AND REFUSED REPAIR, HOWEVER BUCKLE WAS INOPERABLE AND FIXED BY OTHER MECHANIC.

Jul 28, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RECALL LETTER SENT, DEALERSHIP INSPECTION REVEALED NO DEFECTS FOUND AND REFUSED REPAIR, HOWEVER BUCKLE WAS INOPERABLE AND FIXED BY OTHER MECHANIC.

Jul 27, 1998 Structure

POOR PAINT QUALITY.

Jul 27, 1998 Structure

POOR PAINT QUALITY.

Jul 22, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR 4 MONTHS TO GET RECALL FIXED INVOLING SEAT BELT BUCKLES, BUT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL NO. 92V065000. *AK

Jul 22, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR 4 MONTHS TO GET RECALL FIXED INVOLING SEAT BELT BUCKLES, BUT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL NO. 92V065000. *AK

Jul 21, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE WAS RUNNING THE KEY COULD COME OUT OF THE VEHICLE . IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jul 21, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE WAS RUNNING THE KEY COULD COME OUT OF THE VEHICLE . IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jul 17, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD FLEW UP AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. THE DRIVER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE HOOD TO FLY UP. *AK

Jul 17, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD FLEW UP AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. THE DRIVER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE HOOD TO FLY UP. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL WORK ON BROKEN SEAT BELT BUCKLES DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Jul 16, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL WORK ON BROKEN SEAT BELT BUCKLES DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Jul 15, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL WORK DENIED ON SAFETY BUCKLES DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Jul 15, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL WORK DENIED ON SAFETY BUCKLES DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Jul 13, 1998 Seat Belts

VEHICLE INVOLVED UNDER RECALL #97I003, SEA TBELT BUCKLES. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER WAS CONTACTED . DEALER CANNOT REPAIR VEHICLE UNTIL 10-15-98. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Seat Belts

VEHICLE INVOLVED UNDER RECALL #97I003, SEA TBELT BUCKLES. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER WAS CONTACTED . DEALER CANNOT REPAIR VEHICLE UNTIL 10-15-98. *AK

Jul 10, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAS A COMPLAINT CONCERNING NHTSA RECALL # 92 V 113 PERTAINING TO SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT. DEALER & MANUFACTURER REFUSE TO HONOR RECALL. THREE OF THE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY. *AK

Jul 10, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAS A COMPLAINT CONCERNING NHTSA RECALL # 92 V 113 PERTAINING TO SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT. DEALER & MANUFACTURER REFUSE TO HONOR RECALL. THREE OF THE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY. *AK

Jul 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE VEHICLE WAS STARTED WHITE SMOKE APPEARED. POSSIBLE CAUSE, NO COMPRESSION IN ENGINE. VEHICLE ALSO HAD SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 8, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING 2 1/2 MONTHS FOR RECALL PARTS AND PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL NO.971003000, SEAT BELT BUCKLES. *AK *NLM

Jul 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE VEHICLE WAS STARTED WHITE SMOKE APPEARED. POSSIBLE CAUSE, NO COMPRESSION IN ENGINE. VEHICLE ALSO HAD SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 8, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING 2 1/2 MONTHS FOR RECALL PARTS AND PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL NO.971003000, SEAT BELT BUCKLES. *AK *NLM

Jul 7, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS WONT'T LATCH OR SOME TIMES RELEASE/HOLD PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VIN (97I-003.000).

Jul 7, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS WONT'T LATCH OR SOME TIMES RELEASE/HOLD PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VIN (97I-003.000).

Jul 5, 1998 Steering Fire

POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE EXPLODED. HOSE FAILURE SPRAYED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND IGNITED CAUSING ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. WAS A FORD HOSE THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED LESS THAN 12 HOURS EARLIER.

Jul 5, 1998 Steering Fire

POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE EXPLODED. HOSE FAILURE SPRAYED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND IGNITED CAUSING ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. WAS A FORD HOSE THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED LESS THAN 12 HOURS EARLIER.

Jul 3, 1998 Seats

SEAT RAIL BROKE JUST ABOVE THE FRONT LEFT FLOOR BOLT ANCHOR POINT LEAVING THE SEAT ATTACHED AT ONLY THREE POINTS.

Jul 3, 1998 Seats

SEAT RAIL BROKE JUST ABOVE THE FRONT LEFT FLOOR BOLT ANCHOR POINT LEAVING THE SEAT ATTACHED AT ONLY THREE POINTS.

Jul 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jul 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jun 29, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 971003000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES; DEALER DID NOT CORRECT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT. DEALER STATED THAT THE BUCKLE IS NOT DEFECTIVE. OWNER IS EXPERIENCING A LATCHING PROBLEM WITH THE BUCKLE. *AK

Jun 29, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 971003000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES; DEALER DID NOT CORRECT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT. DEALER STATED THAT THE BUCKLE IS NOT DEFECTIVE. OWNER IS EXPERIENCING A LATCHING PROBLEM WITH THE BUCKLE. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL 97I-033.00; ED KENLEY FORD WILL NOT REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES, BUT ONLY THE FRONT. MR. HIGGINS SAID THE FRONT AND REAR NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL 97I-033.00; ED KENLEY FORD WILL NOT REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES, BUT ONLY THE FRONT. MR. HIGGINS SAID THE FRONT AND REAR NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 24, 1998 Steering Fire

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE INTO GAS STATION AND TRYING TO RESTART VEHICLE KEY IN IGNITON MELTED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Jun 24, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 971003000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES; OWNER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET RECALL WORK PERFORMED BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. ON 6/23/98, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WITHOUT DRIVER'S APPLICATION. *AK

Jun 24, 1998 Steering Fire

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE INTO GAS STATION AND TRYING TO RESTART VEHICLE KEY IN IGNITON MELTED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Jun 24, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 971003000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES; OWNER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET RECALL WORK PERFORMED BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. ON 6/23/98, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WITHOUT DRIVER'S APPLICATION. *AK

Jun 23, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 97I-003000/MANUFACTURER'S NUMBER 97M90, SHOULDER BELTS. THE DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL. FORD HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK

Jun 23, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 971003000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES; OWNER STILL WAITING FOR A CALL FROM DEALER TO CORRECT RECALL. DEALER IS NOT SURE WHEN PARTS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE FROM MANUFACTURER. OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALER 3 TIMES SINCE 4/20/97. IS STILL EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. *AK

Jun 23, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 97I-003000/MANUFACTURER'S NUMBER 97M90, SHOULDER BELTS. THE DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL. FORD HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK

Jun 23, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 971003000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES; OWNER STILL WAITING FOR A CALL FROM DEALER TO CORRECT RECALL. DEALER IS NOT SURE WHEN PARTS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE FROM MANUFACTURER. OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALER 3 TIMES SINCE 4/20/97. IS STILL EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THREE MOTOR MOUNTS FELL OFF. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THREE MOTOR MOUNTS FELL OFF. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 19, 1998 Seat Belts

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97I003000), SEAT BELT BUCKLES & CALLED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE ON DATE GIVEN. AFTER ARRIVING & MECHANIC CHECKED VEHICLE, WAS INFORMED HAD NO PARTS & WOULD HAVE TO ORDER THEM. WILL CALL OWNER WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *AK *SLC

Jun 19, 1998 Seat Belts

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97I003000), SEAT BELT BUCKLES & CALLED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE ON DATE GIVEN. AFTER ARRIVING & MECHANIC CHECKED VEHICLE, WAS INFORMED HAD NO PARTS & WOULD HAVE TO ORDER THEM. WILL CALL OWNER WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *AK *SLC

Jun 18, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE IS UNDER RECALL 97I-003, SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER CONTATCED DEALER IN APRIL OF 98. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WOULD BE ORDERED . AS OF TODAY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Jun 18, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE IS UNDER RECALL 97I-003, SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER CONTATCED DEALER IN APRIL OF 98. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WOULD BE ORDERED . AS OF TODAY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. IF THERE WASN'T A 2ND GEAR, IT WOULD SHIFT INTO 3RD INSTEAD. TOOK TO DEALER & SERVICE MANAGER NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. INFORMED OWNER THAT THE LEAK NEEDED REPAIRING & THAT IT WOULD FIXED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. IF THERE WASN'T A 2ND GEAR, IT WOULD SHIFT INTO 3RD INSTEAD. TOOK TO DEALER & SERVICE MANAGER NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. INFORMED OWNER THAT THE LEAK NEEDED REPAIRING & THAT IT WOULD FIXED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET DIES OUT, IT BLOWS OUT AT 90,000 MILES. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. DEALER EXPLAINED THAT THE 1995 WINDSTAR HAS THE SAME 3.8 6 CYCLINDER ENGINE. BUT THEY WILL NOT WRITE UP THE REPAIR FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Structure

THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS HAVE BECOME CORRODED, CAUSING THE RIGHT REAR SUB-FRAME TO DROP, AND CAN'T STEER THE VEHICLE. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS MODEL OF CAR, BUT THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WASN'T INCLUDED. RECALL #93V106002. *AK *SLC

Jun 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET DIES OUT, IT BLOWS OUT AT 90,000 MILES. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. DEALER EXPLAINED THAT THE 1995 WINDSTAR HAS THE SAME 3.8 6 CYCLINDER ENGINE. BUT THEY WILL NOT WRITE UP THE REPAIR FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Structure

THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS HAVE BECOME CORRODED, CAUSING THE RIGHT REAR SUB-FRAME TO DROP, AND CAN'T STEER THE VEHICLE. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS MODEL OF CAR, BUT THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WASN'T INCLUDED. RECALL #93V106002. *AK *SLC

Jun 15, 1998 Seat Belts

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 97I-0030.00. CALLED DEALERSHIP FOR AN APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE IN ON DATE. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE PARTS FOR SEAT BELT BUCKLLES WERE NOT AVAILABLE. WOULD NEED TO ORDER PARTS. WOULD CALL OWNER WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. *AK

Jun 15, 1998 Structure

FRONT BODY MOUNTS BOLTS FELL OUT OF THE AUTOMOBILE, AND THE FRAME CAME DOWN. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STEER.

Jun 15, 1998 Seat Belts

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 97I-0030.00. CALLED DEALERSHIP FOR AN APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE IN ON DATE. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE PARTS FOR SEAT BELT BUCKLLES WERE NOT AVAILABLE. WOULD NEED TO ORDER PARTS. WOULD CALL OWNER WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. *AK

Jun 15, 1998 Structure

FRONT BODY MOUNTS BOLTS FELL OUT OF THE AUTOMOBILE, AND THE FRAME CAME DOWN. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STEER.

Jun 12, 1998 Steering Fire

UNDERHOOD FIRE STARTED DUE TO LEAKING POWER STEERING WHICH POURED ON THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Jun 12, 1998 Power Train Fire

UNDERHOOD FIRE STARTED DUE TO LEAKING POWER STEERING WHICH POURED ON THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Jun 12, 1998 Steering

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN TRAFFIC LEAVING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE AND OCCUPANTS AND OTHER MOTORISTS AT RISK.

Jun 12, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN TRAFFIC LEAVING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE AND OCCUPANTS AND OTHER MOTORISTS AT RISK.

Jun 12, 1998 Steering Fire

UNDERHOOD FIRE STARTED DUE TO LEAKING POWER STEERING WHICH POURED ON THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Jun 12, 1998 Power Train Fire

UNDERHOOD FIRE STARTED DUE TO LEAKING POWER STEERING WHICH POURED ON THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Jun 12, 1998 Steering

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN TRAFFIC LEAVING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE AND OCCUPANTS AND OTHER MOTORISTS AT RISK.

Jun 12, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN TRAFFIC LEAVING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE AND OCCUPANTS AND OTHER MOTORISTS AT RISK.

Jun 11, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AFTER USE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER A MONTH LATER. WAS TOLD NO PARTS AVAILABLE. BEEN BACK 4 TIMES & SAME INFORMATION GIVEN. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AFTER USE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER A MONTH LATER. WAS TOLD NO PARTS AVAILABLE. BEEN BACK 4 TIMES & SAME INFORMATION GIVEN. *AK

Jun 10, 1998 Seat Belts

BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS WHEN MAKING ANY TYPE OF MOVEMENT WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT BELTS BECOME VERY LOOSE AND WILL NOT FULLY RETRACT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, NO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Jun 10, 1998 Seat Belts

BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS WHEN MAKING ANY TYPE OF MOVEMENT WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT BELTS BECOME VERY LOOSE AND WILL NOT FULLY RETRACT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, NO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Jun 9, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE REVERSE IT TOOK OFF WIDE OPEN, HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. WHEN DRIVER PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF AGAIN. DRIVER THEN PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, TURNED OFF MOTOR AND WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. ...

Jun 9, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE REVERSE IT TOOK OFF WIDE OPEN, HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. WHEN DRIVER PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF AGAIN. DRIVER THEN PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, TURNED OFF MOTOR AND WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. ...

Jun 1, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH ALLOWS KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN PARK.

Jun 1, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH ALLOWS KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN PARK.

May 29, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIR WORK DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

May 29, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIR WORK DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

May 27, 1998 Structure

THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUB-FRAME DROPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING. CONSUMER WAS NOT INVOLVED WITH RECALL # 93V-106002. *AK

May 27, 1998 Structure

THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUB-FRAME DROPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING. CONSUMER WAS NOT INVOLVED WITH RECALL # 93V-106002. *AK

May 22, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER RESPONDED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL LETTER. DEALERSHIP MADE PARTIAL REPAIRS ON SEAT BELT BUCKLES. COSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHICH DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPAIR BECAUSE IT APPEAR TO BE WORKING PROPERLY. *AK

May 22, 1998 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETURN TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION AND THE DRIVERS BELT INSERT IS BROKEN.

May 22, 1998 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETURN TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION AND THE DRIVERS BELT INSERT IS BROKEN.

May 22, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER RESPONDED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL LETTER. DEALERSHIP MADE PARTIAL REPAIRS ON SEAT BELT BUCKLES. COSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHICH DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPAIR BECAUSE IT APPEAR TO BE WORKING PROPERLY. *AK

May 22, 1998 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETURN TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION AND THE DRIVERS BELT INSERT IS BROKEN.

May 22, 1998 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETURN TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION AND THE DRIVERS BELT INSERT IS BROKEN.

May 21, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL971003000, SEAT BELT BUCKLES; DEALER DID NOT DO THE WORK, CLAIMED SOMEONE HAD ALREADY DONE THE WORK. *AK

May 21, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL971003000, SEAT BELT BUCKLES; DEALER DID NOT DO THE WORK, CLAIMED SOMEONE HAD ALREADY DONE THE WORK. *AK

May 20, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD END SHAFT BROKE.

May 20, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD END SHAFT BROKE.

May 18, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY.

May 18, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY.

May 15, 1998 Seat Belts

VEHICLE WAS RECALLED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 97I-003, SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO REMEDY RECALL BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE NOT AVALABLE. *AK

May 15, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED IN PLACE ON BOTH DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SIDES, THE BELT TENSIONER WOULD BECOME VERY SLACK WHEN THE PERSON MOVES OR SHIFTS. THIS WOULD HAPPEN EVERY TIME SOMEONE IS IN THE PASSENGER'S/DRIVER'S SEAT. BELTS WOULD NOT TIGHTEN BACK UP. *AK

May 15, 1998 Seat Belts

VEHICLE WAS RECALLED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 97I-003, SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO REMEDY RECALL BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE NOT AVALABLE. *AK

May 15, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED IN PLACE ON BOTH DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SIDES, THE BELT TENSIONER WOULD BECOME VERY SLACK WHEN THE PERSON MOVES OR SHIFTS. THIS WOULD HAPPEN EVERY TIME SOMEONE IS IN THE PASSENGER'S/DRIVER'S SEAT. BELTS WOULD NOT TIGHTEN BACK UP. *AK

May 12, 1998 Seat Belts

VEHICLE IS INCLUDED UNDER RECALL # 97I-003, SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER. *AK

May 12, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH SEAT BELT BECOME UNBUCKLED BY ITSELF, LEAVING DRIVER AND PASSENGER UNRESTRAINED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER WHEN THIS HAPPENS AGAIN TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

May 12, 1998 Seat Belts

VEHICLE IS INCLUDED UNDER RECALL # 97I-003, SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER. *AK

May 12, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH SEAT BELT BECOME UNBUCKLED BY ITSELF, LEAVING DRIVER AND PASSENGER UNRESTRAINED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER WHEN THIS HAPPENS AGAIN TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

May 4, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK CORRECTLY. WHEN PULLING OUT THE SEAT BELTS, THEY DO NOT RETURN IN PLACE, BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS. *AK

May 4, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE CRACKED, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

May 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, 2 OUTER TIE RODS FAILED, OUTER AXLE BOOTS FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Steering

BRAKES FAILED, 2 OUTER TIE RODS FAILED, OUTER AXLE BOOTS FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Power Train

BRAKES FAILED, 2 OUTER TIE RODS FAILED, OUTER AXLE BOOTS FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK CORRECTLY. WHEN PULLING OUT THE SEAT BELTS, THEY DO NOT RETURN IN PLACE, BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS. *AK

May 4, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE CRACKED, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

May 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, 2 OUTER TIE RODS FAILED, OUTER AXLE BOOTS FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Steering

BRAKES FAILED, 2 OUTER TIE RODS FAILED, OUTER AXLE BOOTS FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Power Train

BRAKES FAILED, 2 OUTER TIE RODS FAILED, OUTER AXLE BOOTS FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.

Apr 30, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 97100300 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES; DEALER WILL NOT CORRECT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. BUCKLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES, AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DETECT PROBLEM WITH BELT BUCKLE. *AK

Apr 30, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 97100300 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES; DEALER WILL NOT CORRECT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. BUCKLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES, AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DETECT PROBLEM WITH BELT BUCKLE. *AK

Apr 28, 1998 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS COME UNLATCHED AND SOMETIMES IT IS VERY HARD TO LOCK THEM. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 28, 1998 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS COME UNLATCHED AND SOMETIMES IT IS VERY HARD TO LOCK THEM. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 27, 1998 Steering

THE INNER TIE RODS BROKE WHILE COMING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. DEALER HAS SEEN AND FIXED. *AK

Apr 27, 1998 Structure

THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.

Apr 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT LOWER MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.*AK

Apr 27, 1998 Steering

THE INNER TIE RODS BROKE WHILE COMING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. DEALER HAS SEEN AND FIXED. *AK

Apr 27, 1998 Structure

THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.

Apr 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT LOWER MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.*AK

Apr 24, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 971003000, FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES; WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT BUCKLE. BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE SEAT BELT WILL COME UNLATCHED. *AK

Apr 24, 1998 Suspension

VIBRATION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT AND FAILED TIE RODS.

Apr 24, 1998 Steering

VIBRATION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT AND FAILED TIE RODS.

Apr 24, 1998 Structure

BODY MOUNTS/SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING DIFFICULTY STEERING, NO KNOWLEDGE OF PREVIOUS RECALL NOTICE.

Apr 24, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 971003000, FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES; WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT BUCKLE. BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE SEAT BELT WILL COME UNLATCHED. *AK

Apr 24, 1998 Suspension

VIBRATION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT AND FAILED TIE RODS.

Apr 24, 1998 Steering

VIBRATION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT AND FAILED TIE RODS.

Apr 24, 1998 Structure

BODY MOUNTS/SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING DIFFICULTY STEERING, NO KNOWLEDGE OF PREVIOUS RECALL NOTICE.

Apr 22, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS DENIED SERVICE.

Apr 22, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS DENIED SERVICE.

Apr 21, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 971003000/FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM MANUFACTURER. WHEN CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, DEALER STATED THAT HE COULD NOT PERFORM RECALL WORK BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT LISTED IN COMPUTER DATA BASE. OWNER WAS TOLD BY MANUFACTURER THAT VIN HAD TO BE ENTERED BY NHTSA. *A...

Apr 21, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 971003000/FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM MANUFACTURER. WHEN CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, DEALER STATED THAT HE COULD NOT PERFORM RECALL WORK BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT LISTED IN COMPUTER DATA BASE. OWNER WAS TOLD BY MANUFACTURER THAT VIN HAD TO BE ENTERED BY NHTSA. *A...

Apr 17, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN LEANING FOWARD QUICKLY OR PULLING HARD AND FAST ON THE SEAT BELTS, THE BELTS DO NOT STOP RELEASING . CONCERNED THAT THE RETRACTORS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS IS FOR THE TWO FRONT SEATS, AND THE TWO REAR SIDE BELTS ACT THE SAME. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN LEANING FOWARD QUICKLY OR PULLING HARD AND FAST ON THE SEAT BELTS, THE BELTS DO NOT STOP RELEASING . CONCERNED THAT THE RETRACTORS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS IS FOR THE TWO FRONT SEATS, AND THE TWO REAR SIDE BELTS ACT THE SAME. *AK

Apr 16, 1998 Seat Belts

THE MALE PORTION OF THE BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT TORE OFF THE STRAP WHEN FASTENING THE BELT. THE FEMALE PART WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL # 97100300 ON APRIL 16, 1998. DEALER STATED THAT PART WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *AK

Apr 16, 1998 Seat Belts

THE MALE PORTION OF THE BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT TORE OFF THE STRAP WHEN FASTENING THE BELT. THE FEMALE PART WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL # 97100300 ON APRIL 16, 1998. DEALER STATED THAT PART WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *AK

Apr 14, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD UNSCREWED ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL, CAUSING WHEEL TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE.

Apr 14, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED

Apr 14, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD UNSCREWED ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL, CAUSING WHEEL TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE.

Apr 14, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED

Apr 13, 1998 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE RESTRAINT DOES NOT EXTRACT PROPERLY. THE HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 13, 1998 Visibility

REAR BACK WINDOW EXPLODED, POSSIBLE CAUSE A FAULTY REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER THAT GOT HOT WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO DEALER. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Apr 13, 1998 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE RESTRAINT DOES NOT EXTRACT PROPERLY. THE HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 13, 1998 Visibility

REAR BACK WINDOW EXPLODED, POSSIBLE CAUSE A FAULTY REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER THAT GOT HOT WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO DEALER. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Mar 20, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNER OF THE SUB-FRAME BACAME DETACHED, CAUSING LOSE OF CONTROL . THERE IS A RECALL OUT ON THIS PROBLEM , BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THAT MANUFACTURER. *AK

Mar 20, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNER OF THE SUB-FRAME BACAME DETACHED, CAUSING LOSE OF CONTROL . THERE IS A RECALL OUT ON THIS PROBLEM , BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THAT MANUFACTURER. *AK

Mar 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE RECALL WORK COMPLETED, HOWEVER BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY FAIL.

Mar 11, 1998 Steering

STEERING RACK FAILED

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Equipment

A/C FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE RECALL WORK COMPLETED, HOWEVER BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY FAIL.

Mar 11, 1998 Steering

STEERING RACK FAILED

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Equipment

A/C FAILED.

Mar 2, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE KEY DOES NOT FULLY ENTER THE IGNITION.

Mar 2, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE KEY DOES NOT FULLY ENTER THE IGNITION.

Feb 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHEN DRIVING INTO AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT, AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER HAS DONE NOTHING. *AK

Feb 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHEN DRIVING INTO AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT, AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER HAS DONE NOTHING. *AK

Feb 18, 1998 Seat Belts

THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. THERE IS A RECALL OUT ON THE BELT BUCKLES, BUT THIS VIN DID NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL. *AK

Feb 18, 1998 Seat Belts

THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. THERE IS A RECALL OUT ON THE BELT BUCKLES, BUT THIS VIN DID NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES: PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT WILL NOT BUCKLE AT ALL, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL BUCKLE, BUT BEOMES LOOSE. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES: PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT WILL NOT BUCKLE AT ALL, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL BUCKLE, BUT BEOMES LOOSE. *AK

Jan 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN & IS WARMED, VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT FOR NO REASON. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN & IS WARMED, VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT FOR NO REASON. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 2, 1998 Electrical System

VEHICLE SPUTTERS, MISFIRES AND STALLS IN HOT WEATHER AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. OWNER BELIEVES THAT IT MAY BE CAUSED BY A THICK FILM IGNITION PROBLEM.

Jan 2, 1998 Electrical System

VEHICLE SPUTTERS, MISFIRES AND STALLS IN HOT WEATHER AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. OWNER BELIEVES THAT IT MAY BE CAUSED BY A THICK FILM IGNITION PROBLEM.

Dec 23, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING 55MPH THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE LEFT.

Dec 23, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING 55MPH THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE LEFT.

Dec 22, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT: THE FRONT RIGID MOUNTED SAFETY BELT LATCH BUTTONS STAY DEPRESSED. CAN'T GET BELT TO GO INTO HOLE BECAUSE LATCH BUTTON STAYS DEPRESSED. ALSO SAFETY BELT WILL SOMETIMES UNLATCH BY ITSELF AFTER HAVING BEEN LATCHED. *AK

Dec 22, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT: THE FRONT RIGID MOUNTED SAFETY BELT LATCH BUTTONS STAY DEPRESSED. CAN'T GET BELT TO GO INTO HOLE BECAUSE LATCH BUTTON STAYS DEPRESSED. ALSO SAFETY BELT WILL SOMETIMES UNLATCH BY ITSELF AFTER HAVING BEEN LATCHED. *AK

Dec 16, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN TAKING THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH IT IGNITES THE STARTER AND BURNS THE WIRES IN THE IGNITION COMPARTMENT. *AK

Dec 16, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN TAKING THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH IT IGNITES THE STARTER AND BURNS THE WIRES IN THE IGNITION COMPARTMENT. *AK

Dec 1, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING BECOMING A HAZARD WHEN TRAVELING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER STATES THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE IGNITION MODULE. *AK THE IGNITION MODULE WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Dec 1, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING BECOMING A HAZARD WHEN TRAVELING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER STATES THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE IGNITION MODULE. *AK THE IGNITION MODULE WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Nov 26, 1997 Structure

VEHICLE BROKE DOWN. TOWED TO NEAREST DEALER. WHILE THERE, INFORMED VEHICLE UNDER RECALL (#93V106002). DEALER THEN INFORMED OWNER WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE'S SUPPORT MOUNTS & TO TAKE TO ANOTHER DEALER. OWNER DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE. *AK

Nov 26, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT IN LESS THAN A YEAR.

Nov 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES.

Nov 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT LESS THAN A YEAR.

Nov 26, 1997 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH ALTERNATOR.

Nov 26, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING 0-RING LEAKS.

Nov 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL.

Nov 26, 1997 Structure

VEHICLE BROKE DOWN. TOWED TO NEAREST DEALER. WHILE THERE, INFORMED VEHICLE UNDER RECALL (#93V106002). DEALER THEN INFORMED OWNER WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE'S SUPPORT MOUNTS & TO TAKE TO ANOTHER DEALER. OWNER DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE. *AK

Nov 26, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT IN LESS THAN A YEAR.

Nov 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES.

Nov 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT LESS THAN A YEAR.

Nov 26, 1997 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH ALTERNATOR.

Nov 26, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING 0-RING LEAKS.

Nov 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL.

Nov 21, 1997 Electrical System

A YEAR AGO, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN. TODAY, WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED THE OWNER HEARD A SHORT CIRCUIT SOUND AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, THE OWNER THEN SHUT IGNITION OFF. *AK TWO WIRES LEADING TO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SENDING UNIT AND THE BL...

Nov 21, 1997 Electrical System

A YEAR AGO, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN. TODAY, WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED THE OWNER HEARD A SHORT CIRCUIT SOUND AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, THE OWNER THEN SHUT IGNITION OFF. *AK TWO WIRES LEADING TO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SENDING UNIT AND THE BL...

Nov 18, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT ENGAGE AND HOLD. FRONT DRIVE'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE LOCKING MACHANISM HAS WORN OUT. *AK

Nov 18, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DOORS OPEN WHILE DRIVING.

Nov 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND STALLS CONTINUOUSLY.

Nov 18, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK.

Nov 18, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER STARTS OUT COOL, HOWEVER WHILE IN USE BECOMES HOTTER.

Nov 18, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DOORS DO NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE.

Nov 18, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT ENGAGE AND HOLD. FRONT DRIVE'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE LOCKING MACHANISM HAS WORN OUT. *AK

Nov 18, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DOORS OPEN WHILE DRIVING.

Nov 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND STALLS CONTINUOUSLY.

Nov 18, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK.

Nov 18, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER STARTS OUT COOL, HOWEVER WHILE IN USE BECOMES HOTTER.

Nov 18, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DOORS DO NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE.

Nov 12, 1997 Structure

THE SPRINGS IN THE TRUNK LID THAT HOLD IT UP CAME LOOSE AND THE TRUNK LID FELL ON THE OWNER. DEALER SAID THAT IT WOULD HAVE TO BE WELDED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT IN THE PAST ONE OF THE BARS WOULD COME OUT OF ITS BRACKET, HOWEVER THIS TIME BOTH POPPED OUT AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING THE TRUNK LIK TO...

Nov 12, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE BUTTONS STICK WHEN DEPRESSED TO RELEASE BELTS.

Nov 12, 1997 Structure

THE SPRINGS IN THE TRUNK LID THAT HOLD IT UP CAME LOOSE AND THE TRUNK LID FELL ON THE OWNER. DEALER SAID THAT IT WOULD HAVE TO BE WELDED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT IN THE PAST ONE OF THE BARS WOULD COME OUT OF ITS BRACKET, HOWEVER THIS TIME BOTH POPPED OUT AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING THE TRUNK LIK TO...

Nov 12, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE BUTTONS STICK WHEN DEPRESSED TO RELEASE BELTS.

Nov 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS RUSTED AND FAILED ON THE TIE RODS, MAKING IT HARDER TO DRIVE. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS RUSTED AND FAILED ON THE TIE RODS, MAKING IT HARDER TO DRIVE. *AK

Nov 7, 1997 Seat Belts

THE RELEASE BUTTON ON THE SEAT BELT STICKS AND LOCKS UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE SEAT BELT WILL DISENGAGE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ( THIS DISENGAGED FULLY) WHICH MEANS THAT THE DRIVER IS NOT RETAINED IN THE VEHICLE PROTECTED FROM A COLLISION. *AK

Nov 7, 1997 Seat Belts

THE RELEASE BUTTON ON THE SEAT BELT STICKS AND LOCKS UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE SEAT BELT WILL DISENGAGE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ( THIS DISENGAGED FULLY) WHICH MEANS THAT THE DRIVER IS NOT RETAINED IN THE VEHICLE PROTECTED FROM A COLLISION. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Oct 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE CHECKING THE ANTI-FREEZE LEVEL, OWNER WAS BURNED AFTER TWISTING OFF THE CAP BY A GEYSER OF HOT COOLANT. SUGGESTS THAT CAP BE REDESIGNED SO THAT IT CANNOT BE OPENED UNDER PRESSURE.

Oct 28, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Oct 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE CHECKING THE ANTI-FREEZE LEVEL, OWNER WAS BURNED AFTER TWISTING OFF THE CAP BY A GEYSER OF HOT COOLANT. SUGGESTS THAT CAP BE REDESIGNED SO THAT IT CANNOT BE OPENED UNDER PRESSURE.

Oct 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND LOSE ALL POWER. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT SEVERAL MONTHS. *AK

Oct 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND LOSE ALL POWER. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT SEVERAL MONTHS. *AK

Oct 22, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED ALLOWING ENGINE TO FALL OUT.

Oct 22, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED ALLOWING ENGINE TO FALL OUT.

Oct 21, 1997 Electrical System Fire

PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY; NOTICED SMOKE NEAR HOOD; TURNED VEHICLE OFF & GOT KIDS OUT. ATTEMPED TO LIFT HOOD WHEN FLAMES SHOT OUT. FIRE DEPT PUT FLAMES OUT. FIRE INSPECTOR DETERMINED ORIGIN OF FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL WIRING. *AK

Oct 21, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL AREA.

Oct 21, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION CONTROL MODULATOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Oct 21, 1997 Electrical System Fire

PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY; NOTICED SMOKE NEAR HOOD; TURNED VEHICLE OFF & GOT KIDS OUT. ATTEMPED TO LIFT HOOD WHEN FLAMES SHOT OUT. FIRE DEPT PUT FLAMES OUT. FIRE INSPECTOR DETERMINED ORIGIN OF FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL WIRING. *AK

Oct 21, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL AREA.

Oct 21, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION CONTROL MODULATOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELT TENSIONER BROKE.

Oct 20, 1997 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR AND ATTACHED COMPUTER FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR AND ATTACHED COMPUTER FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELT TENSIONER BROKE.

Oct 20, 1997 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR AND ATTACHED COMPUTER FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR AND ATTACHED COMPUTER FAILED.

Oct 17, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Power Train

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Power Train

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20MPH OUT OF PARKING LOT INTO TRAFFIC, HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. VEHICLE KEPT GOING IN MIDDLE LANE, BARELY ABLE TO STEER VEHICLE TO GAS STATION. NOT ABLE TO TURN RIGHT. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP & INFORMED FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20MPH OUT OF PARKING LOT INTO TRAFFIC, HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. VEHICLE KEPT GOING IN MIDDLE LANE, BARELY ABLE TO STEER VEHICLE TO GAS STATION. NOT ABLE TO TURN RIGHT. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP & INFORMED FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH. *AK

Oct 10, 1997 Structure

REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. NLM

Oct 10, 1997 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT NEVER STAYS TIGHT. NLM

Oct 10, 1997 Structure

REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. NLM

Oct 10, 1997 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT NEVER STAYS TIGHT. NLM

Oct 6, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL: VEHICLE IN REPAIR SHOP FOR MOUNTS. MECHANIC BROUGHT CAR HOME ,AND THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS TOTALED. DON'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. *AK

Oct 6, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL: VEHICLE IN REPAIR SHOP FOR MOUNTS. MECHANIC BROUGHT CAR HOME ,AND THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS TOTALED. DON'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Power Train

AXOD TRANSMISSION FAILURE; ALSO, AXOD-E TRANSAXLE FAILED. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Power Train

AXOD TRANSMISSION FAILURE; ALSO, AXOD-E TRANSAXLE FAILED. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL AND WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ARE LOCATED TOGETHER (MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SWITCH) RESULTING IN ACCIDENTAL ENGAGEMENT OF WIPERS WHILE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED.

Oct 4, 1997 Power Train

AXOD TRANSMISSION FAILURE; ALSO, AXOD-E TRANSAXLE FAILED. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Power Train

AXOD TRANSMISSION FAILURE; ALSO, AXOD-E TRANSAXLE FAILED. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL AND WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ARE LOCATED TOGETHER (MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SWITCH) RESULTING IN ACCIDENTAL ENGAGEMENT OF WIPERS WHILE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED.

Oct 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CORRODED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VIN

Oct 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CORRODED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VIN (91V-134). *AK

Oct 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CORRODED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VIN

Oct 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CORRODED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VIN (91V-134). *AK

Oct 2, 1997 Seat Belts

THE DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLES BROKE OFF AND BECAME INOPERATIVE. WONT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. PROBLEM SIMILAR TO RECALL #92V113 WHICH THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Oct 2, 1997 Seat Belts

THE DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLES BROKE OFF AND BECAME INOPERATIVE. WONT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. PROBLEM SIMILAR TO RECALL #92V113 WHICH THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Sep 26, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN A RAPID DECREASE IN SPEED/STALLING. *AK

Sep 26, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN A RAPID DECREASE IN SPEED/STALLING. *AK

Sep 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE SWITCH IN THE STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE USED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *SLC

Sep 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE SWITCH IN THE STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE USED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *SLC

Sep 23, 1997 Electrical System

SMELT AND SAW HEAVY SMOKE COMING FROM IGNITION, TURNED OFF CAR, CAR STARTED BY ITSELF, PUT EMERGENCY BRAKE ON TO PREVENT ACCELERATION, FIRE UNDER STEERING WHEEL AND THE DASH BOARD, THEN CAR STARTED HONKING CONTINUOUSLY, DISCONNECT BATTERY, THIS STOPPED THE CAR FROM RUNNING AND HONKING, TOTAL FIRE.

Sep 23, 1997 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE CAUSING THE VEHICLE STARTING ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT KEY IN THE IGNITION AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.

Sep 23, 1997 Electrical System

SMELT AND SAW HEAVY SMOKE COMING FROM IGNITION, TURNED OFF CAR, CAR STARTED BY ITSELF, PUT EMERGENCY BRAKE ON TO PREVENT ACCELERATION, FIRE UNDER STEERING WHEEL AND THE DASH BOARD, THEN CAR STARTED HONKING CONTINUOUSLY, DISCONNECT BATTERY, THIS STOPPED THE CAR FROM RUNNING AND HONKING, TOTAL FIRE.

Sep 23, 1997 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE CAUSING THE VEHICLE STARTING ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT KEY IN THE IGNITION AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.

Sep 4, 1997 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED, WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY.

Sep 4, 1997 Unknown Or Other

COOLANT INDICATOR HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY.

Sep 4, 1997 Tires

THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WEARS ABNORMALLY, OUTER LEFT SIDE OF THE TIRE WEARS AFTER 10,000 MILES ON A 60,000 TIRE.

Sep 4, 1997 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED, WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY.

Sep 4, 1997 Unknown Or Other

COOLANT INDICATOR HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY.

Sep 4, 1997 Tires

THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WEARS ABNORMALLY, OUTER LEFT SIDE OF THE TIRE WEARS AFTER 10,000 MILES ON A 60,000 TIRE.

Sep 3, 1997 Visibility Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH WINDS, THE SUN ROOF POPPED OUT OF THE ROOF, FELL AND HIT THE VEHICLE BEHIND, DAMAGING WINDSHIELD/SIDEVIEW MIRROR/HOOD/DOOR, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Visibility Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH WINDS, THE SUN ROOF POPPED OUT OF THE ROOF, FELL AND HIT THE VEHICLE BEHIND, DAMAGING WINDSHIELD/SIDEVIEW MIRROR/HOOD/DOOR, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK

Aug 28, 1997 Structure

WHILE WAITING AT STOP SIGNFRONT SUB-FRAME BUSHINGD BROKE, ALLOWING THE SUB-FRAME TO FALL DOWN AND DISCONNECT THE STEERING COMPONENTS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Aug 28, 1997 Structure

WHILE WAITING AT STOP SIGNFRONT SUB-FRAME BUSHINGD BROKE, ALLOWING THE SUB-FRAME TO FALL DOWN AND DISCONNECT THE STEERING COMPONENTS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Aug 27, 1997 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER STATE THE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Aug 27, 1997 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER STATE THE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Aug 15, 1997 Structure

COMING FROM SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT ABOUT 20 MPH, WAS MAKING A TURN WHEN A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD, LOST STEERING MOBILITY, WAS A SUBFRAME CONNECTOR THAT BROKE, CALLED DEALER & SERVICE MANAGER NEVER HEARD OF IT. WILL NOT REPAIR, OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Aug 15, 1997 Structure

COMING FROM SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT ABOUT 20 MPH, WAS MAKING A TURN WHEN A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD, LOST STEERING MOBILITY, WAS A SUBFRAME CONNECTOR THAT BROKE, CALLED DEALER & SERVICE MANAGER NEVER HEARD OF IT. WILL NOT REPAIR, OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALTERNATOR/POWER STEERING HOSE/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Electrical System

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALTERNATOR/POWER STEERING HOSE/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Steering

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALTERNATOR/POWER STEERING HOSE/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Visibility

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALTERNATOR/POWER STEERING HOSE/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALTERNATOR/POWER STEERING HOSE/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Equipment

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALTERNATOR/POWER STEERING HOSE/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE, ORIGINATING IN THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALTERNATOR/POWER STEERING HOSE/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Electrical System

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALTERNATOR/POWER STEERING HOSE/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Steering

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALTERNATOR/POWER STEERING HOSE/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Visibility

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALTERNATOR/POWER STEERING HOSE/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALTERNATOR/POWER STEERING HOSE/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Equipment

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALTERNATOR/POWER STEERING HOSE/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE, ORIGINATING IN THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15-25MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 55MPH OR HIGHER. COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL APPLIED BRAKES. CAUSE OF THIS ACCELERATION IS NOT KNOWN. *AK *JB

Aug 8, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15-25MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 55MPH OR HIGHER. COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL APPLIED BRAKES. CAUSE OF THIS ACCELERATION IS NOT KNOWN. *AK *JB

Aug 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MAKING RIGHT TURN LOST LEFT FRONT BRAKING ABILITY . CAUSE: CENTER/LEFT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR. RESULT: STRIPPED. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MAKING RIGHT TURN LOST LEFT FRONT BRAKING ABILITY . CAUSE: CENTER/LEFT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR. RESULT: STRIPPED. *AK

Aug 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO CARPORT, HIT BRAKES AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH. ALSO, BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO CARPORT, HIT BRAKES AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH. ALSO, BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO CARPORT, HIT BRAKES AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH. ALSO, BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO CARPORT, HIT BRAKES AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH. ALSO, BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE.

Aug 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE.

Aug 1, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE COMES UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 1, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR LATCH FELL OFF COMPLETELY.

Aug 1, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE COMES UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 1, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR LATCH FELL OFF COMPLETELY.

Jul 25, 1997 Structure

RECEIVED NOTICE (#93V106002) & HAD IT REPAIRED. WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE SUBFRAME FELL OUT & LOST STEERING CONTROL 3 YRS LATER. TOOK TO MECHANIC & HAD IT CHECKED. INFORMED THAT MOUNTS HAD CORRODED. *AK

Jul 25, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS CAUSING FIRE. TRANSMISSION DROPPED AND CONTINUES TO SLIP AFTER REPAIR.

Jul 25, 1997 Power Train

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS CAUSING FIRE. TRANSMISSION DROPPED AND CONTINUES TO SLIP AFTER REPAIR.

Jul 25, 1997 Structure

RECEIVED NOTICE (#93V106002) & HAD IT REPAIRED. WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE SUBFRAME FELL OUT & LOST STEERING CONTROL 3 YRS LATER. TOOK TO MECHANIC & HAD IT CHECKED. INFORMED THAT MOUNTS HAD CORRODED. *AK

Jul 25, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS CAUSING FIRE. TRANSMISSION DROPPED AND CONTINUES TO SLIP AFTER REPAIR.

Jul 25, 1997 Power Train

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS CAUSING FIRE. TRANSMISSION DROPPED AND CONTINUES TO SLIP AFTER REPAIR.

Jul 22, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL. *AK

Jul 22, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL. *AK

Jul 15, 1997 Power Train

C.V. BOOT FAILED TWICE.

Jul 15, 1997 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED.

Jul 15, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Jul 15, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Jul 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED.

Jul 15, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Jul 15, 1997 Power Train

C.V. BOOT FAILED TWICE.

Jul 15, 1997 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED.

Jul 15, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Jul 15, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Jul 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED.

Jul 15, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Jul 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AND WHILE DRIVING AT 40 TO 55MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL DECREASE ITS SPEED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 11, 1997 Steering

DUE TO LOCATION, BOLTS WHICH HOLD STEERING MECHANISM RUSTED/BROKE FROM SALT AND SAND, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING.

Jul 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AND WHILE DRIVING AT 40 TO 55MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL DECREASE ITS SPEED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 11, 1997 Steering

DUE TO LOCATION, BOLTS WHICH HOLD STEERING MECHANISM RUSTED/BROKE FROM SALT AND SAND, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING.

Jul 2, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

THE BOLT IN THE CAR BODY THAT THE TAILGATE LATCH LOCKS ONTO HAD SHIFTED POSITION DUE TO A 11/2 INCH TEAR IN THE BODY SHEET METAL THAT THE BOLT WAS ATTACHED TO. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Structure

THE SUBFRAME SEPARATED FROM THE BODY A T THE REAR MOUNTS. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Structure

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#93V106002): HAD MOUNTS REPAIRED AT DEALER; 3 YRS LATER ENGINE SUBFRAME DROPPED & LOST STEERING CONTROL. TOOK TO MECHANIC & TOLD MOUNTS HAD CORRODED. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

THE BOLT IN THE CAR BODY THAT THE TAILGATE LATCH LOCKS ONTO HAD SHIFTED POSITION DUE TO A 11/2 INCH TEAR IN THE BODY SHEET METAL THAT THE BOLT WAS ATTACHED TO. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Structure

THE SUBFRAME SEPARATED FROM THE BODY A T THE REAR MOUNTS. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Structure

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#93V106002): HAD MOUNTS REPAIRED AT DEALER; 3 YRS LATER ENGINE SUBFRAME DROPPED & LOST STEERING CONTROL. TOOK TO MECHANIC & TOLD MOUNTS HAD CORRODED. *AK

Jun 10, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES: BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK SUFFICIENTLY TO SECURE OCCUPANT PROTECTION. RECALL #92V113 ON THESE VEHICLES , BUT MINE WAS NOT IN THIS RECALL EVEN THOUGH HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK *JB

Jun 10, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES: BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK SUFFICIENTLY TO SECURE OCCUPANT PROTECTION. RECALL #92V113 ON THESE VEHICLES , BUT MINE WAS NOT IN THIS RECALL EVEN THOUGH HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK *JB

Apr 21, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE IDLES HIGH DUE TO FAULTY AIR INTAKE PARTS.

Apr 21, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE IDLES HIGH DUE TO FAULTY AIR INTAKE PARTS.

Apr 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING OVER A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD OR TAKING OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT THEREIS A HEAVY METAL CLUNKING SOUND. MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED (2) OR (3) YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF DEFECT. CONSUMER IS HEARING SAME NOISE AGAIN. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER AT THIS TIME. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING OVER A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD OR TAKING OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT THEREIS A HEAVY METAL CLUNKING SOUND. MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED (2) OR (3) YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF DEFECT. CONSUMER IS HEARING SAME NOISE AGAIN. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER AT THIS TIME. *AK

Apr 8, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED.

Apr 8, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED.

Mar 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS/HEAD GASKETS/POWER STEERING HOSE/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ALTERNATOR. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS/HEAD GASKETS/POWER STEERING HOSE/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ALTERNATOR. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Steering

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS/HEAD GASKETS/POWER STEERING HOSE/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ALTERNATOR. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Equipment

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS/HEAD GASKETS/POWER STEERING HOSE/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ALTERNATOR. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Electrical System

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS/HEAD GASKETS/POWER STEERING HOSE/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ALTERNATOR. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS/HEAD GASKETS/POWER STEERING HOSE/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ALTERNATOR. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS/HEAD GASKETS/POWER STEERING HOSE/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ALTERNATOR. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Steering

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS/HEAD GASKETS/POWER STEERING HOSE/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ALTERNATOR. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Equipment

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS/HEAD GASKETS/POWER STEERING HOSE/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ALTERNATOR. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Electrical System

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS/HEAD GASKETS/POWER STEERING HOSE/AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE/ALTERNATOR. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Power Train

OWNER STATES THAT CLUTCH HAS PROBLEMS, HE ALSO STATES THAT CLUTCH CANNOT BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY NO LONGER HAVE THEM IN STOCK. HE NOTES THAT DEALER SAID THAT IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH A 91 MODEL CLUTCH. OWNER IS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Mar 24, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE INOPERATIVE.

Mar 24, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING.

Mar 24, 1997 Power Train

OWNER STATES THAT CLUTCH HAS PROBLEMS, HE ALSO STATES THAT CLUTCH CANNOT BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY NO LONGER HAVE THEM IN STOCK. HE NOTES THAT DEALER SAID THAT IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH A 91 MODEL CLUTCH. OWNER IS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Mar 24, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE INOPERATIVE.

Mar 24, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING.

Feb 25, 1997 Seat Belts

OWNER STATES THAT HE HAS PROBLEMS WITH BOTH OF HIS SAFETY BELT BUCKLES, HE ALSO STATES THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED, HE IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Feb 25, 1997 Seat Belts

OWNER STATES THAT HE HAS PROBLEMS WITH BOTH OF HIS SAFETY BELT BUCKLES, HE ALSO STATES THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED, HE IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Feb 24, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON, THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS FAILED. *AK

Feb 24, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON, THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS FAILED. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Seat Belts

FEMALE END OF SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAIL TO COMPLETELY LOCK.

Feb 20, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH WILL TURN ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING.

Feb 20, 1997 Seat Belts

FEMALE END OF SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAIL TO COMPLETELY LOCK.

Feb 20, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH WILL TURN ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING.

Feb 18, 1997 Electrical System Fire

OWNER STATES THAT WHEN SHE LOOKED OUT OF THE WINDOW ONE DAY SHE NOTICED THAT HER VEHICLE HAD BEEN ON FIRE, SHE ALSO NOTES THAT THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH; SHE IS AWARE OF RECALLS THAT WERE ISSUSED ON SOME TAURUS MODELS EXCEPT HER'S. *AK

Feb 18, 1997 Electrical System Fire

OWNER STATES THAT WHEN SHE LOOKED OUT OF THE WINDOW ONE DAY SHE NOTICED THAT HER VEHICLE HAD BEEN ON FIRE, SHE ALSO NOTES THAT THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH; SHE IS AWARE OF RECALLS THAT WERE ISSUSED ON SOME TAURUS MODELS EXCEPT HER'S. *AK

Jan 24, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LATCHES FAIL TO LATCH, MUST BE FORCED, ALSO WHEN FORCED FAIL TO UNLATCH.

Jan 24, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LATCHES FAIL TO LATCH, MUST BE FORCED, ALSO WHEN FORCED FAIL TO UNLATCH.

Jan 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCKED UP.

Jan 22, 1997 Power Train

POOR TRACTION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT.

Jan 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCKED UP.

Jan 22, 1997 Power Train

POOR TRACTION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT.

Jan 17, 1997 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.

Jan 17, 1997 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO LATCH/UNLATCH.

Jan 17, 1997 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.

Jan 17, 1997 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO LATCH/UNLATCH.

Jan 13, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)

Jan 13, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)

Jan 9, 1997 Wheels

VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO METAL WHEEL RIM FAILURES IN FOUR YEARS. THE METAL RIM SEPARATED BETWEEN WHERE THE RIM BOLTS TO THE AXLE AND THE TIRE MEETS THE RIM.

Jan 9, 1997 Wheels

VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO METAL WHEEL RIM FAILURES IN FOUR YEARS. THE METAL RIM SEPARATED BETWEEN WHERE THE RIM BOLTS TO THE AXLE AND THE TIRE MEETS THE RIM.

Jan 8, 1997 Structure

BOTH BODY MOUNTS AT REAR SUBFRAME BROKE, BODY MOUNTS WERE REPAIRED/REPLACED UNDER RECALL #93V106002 IN 1994, DEALER WILL REPAIR AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Structure

BOTH BODY MOUNTS AT REAR SUBFRAME BROKE, BODY MOUNTS WERE REPAIRED/REPLACED UNDER RECALL #93V106002 IN 1994, DEALER WILL REPAIR AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Wheels

HAS HAD ONE RIM REPLACED AFTER RIM BROKE WHILE DRIVING, WENT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT IS A DEFECT, NOW ALL THE RIMS ARE CRACKED, MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Wheels

HAS HAD ONE RIM REPLACED AFTER RIM BROKE WHILE DRIVING, WENT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT IS A DEFECT, NOW ALL THE RIMS ARE CRACKED, MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Electrical System

TRIED TO START THE CAR AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION , TURNED CAR OFF, IT MELTED THE WIRE AND IGNITION SWITCH.*JB.

Dec 26, 1996 Electrical System

TRIED TO START THE CAR AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION , TURNED CAR OFF, IT MELTED THE WIRE AND IGNITION SWITCH.*JB.

Dec 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, FIRE STARTED WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WAS, SAW SMOKE AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SPREAD INTO THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, FIRE STARTED WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WAS, SAW SMOKE AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SPREAD INTO THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN LEAK.

Dec 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN LEAK.

Dec 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE TEN DAYS AFTER PURCHASE.

Dec 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE TEN DAYS AFTER PURCHASE.

Dec 3, 1996 Power Train

CLUTCH TROW-OUT BEARING FAILED. *AK

Dec 3, 1996 Power Train

CLUTCH TROW-OUT BEARING FAILED. *AK

Dec 2, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND WANT RESTART, ECC AND FUEL PRESSURE TESTED, REPLACE FUEL PUMP TWO TIME IN NINE MONTHS.

Dec 2, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND WANT RESTART, ECC AND FUEL PRESSURE TESTED, REPLACE FUEL PUMP TWO TIME IN NINE MONTHS.

Nov 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT BURST INTO FLAMES FOR NO REASON, OWNER LIFTED THE HOOD TO FIND ENGINE ON FIRE. *AK

Nov 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT BURST INTO FLAMES FOR NO REASON, OWNER LIFTED THE HOOD TO FIND ENGINE ON FIRE. *AK

Nov 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT 69,444 MILES.

Nov 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT 69,444 MILES.

Nov 21, 1996 Suspension

REAR SHOCKS REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE PULLING.

Nov 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER NOISE.

Nov 21, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP NOISE.

Nov 21, 1996 Suspension

LOWER CONTROL ARM PROBLEM.

Nov 21, 1996 Suspension

REAR SHOCKS REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE PULLING.

Nov 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER NOISE.

Nov 21, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP NOISE.

Nov 21, 1996 Suspension

LOWER CONTROL ARM PROBLEM.

Nov 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HOME AND PARKING IN GARAGE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND SAID IT COULD HAVE BEEN FAULTY WIRING. *AK

Nov 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HOME AND PARKING IN GARAGE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND SAID IT COULD HAVE BEEN FAULTY WIRING. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH, CALLED MANUFACTURER ABOUT RECALL # 92V113000, MANUFACTURER SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE RECALL . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Seats Crash

SEATBACK ADJUSTER FAILURE/SEATBACK COLLAPSED BACK ALL THE WAY, CENTER HINGE PIVOT BROKE LOOSE. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH, CALLED MANUFACTURER ABOUT RECALL # 92V113000, MANUFACTURER SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE RECALL . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Seats Crash

SEATBACK ADJUSTER FAILURE/SEATBACK COLLAPSED BACK ALL THE WAY, CENTER HINGE PIVOT BROKE LOOSE. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LATCHES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (92V-113). *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE POSSIBLY DUE TO A FUEL LEAK IN THE HOSE CONNECTING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR TO THE FUEL RAIL.

Nov 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

GASOLINE LEAK IN THE HOSE CONNECTING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR TO THE FUEL RAIL, CAUSING FIRE.

Nov 6, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AFTER BEING STOPPED IN TRAFFIC EVEN THROUGH FOOT REMAINED FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE.

Nov 6, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LATCHES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (92V-113). *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE POSSIBLY DUE TO A FUEL LEAK IN THE HOSE CONNECTING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR TO THE FUEL RAIL.

Nov 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

GASOLINE LEAK IN THE HOSE CONNECTING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR TO THE FUEL RAIL, CAUSING FIRE.

Nov 6, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AFTER BEING STOPPED IN TRAFFIC EVEN THROUGH FOOT REMAINED FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE.

Nov 5, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM CRACK OF HOOD RIGHT BY WINDSHIELD, TURNED OFF IGNITION, TOWED TO SERVICE STATION, DRIVER WARNED OF FIRE HAZARD.*AK

Nov 5, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM CRACK OF HOOD RIGHT BY WINDSHIELD, TURNED OFF IGNITION, TOWED TO SERVICE STATION, DRIVER WARNED OF FIRE HAZARD.*AK

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED.

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CYLINDER REPLACED.

Nov 1, 1996 Power Train

BEARINGS REPLACED.

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE DRUMS REPLACED.

Nov 1, 1996 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE CABLE REPLACED.

Nov 1, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Nov 1, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Nov 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED.

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE CYLINDER REPLACED.

Nov 1, 1996 Power Train

BEARINGS REPLACED.

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE DRUMS REPLACED.

Nov 1, 1996 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE CABLE REPLACED.

Nov 1, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Nov 1, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Nov 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER/OXYGEN SENSOR BURNED UP.

Oct 29, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER/OXYGEN SENSOR BURNED UP.

Oct 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER/OXYGEN SENSOR BURNED UP.

Oct 29, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER/OXYGEN SENSOR BURNED UP.

Oct 27, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH HAD A SHORT WHICH CAUSED BATTERY TO BE DRAINED WHILE VEHICLE IGNITION WAS IN OFF POSITION/SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 27, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH HAD A SHORT WHICH CAUSED BATTERY TO BE DRAINED WHILE VEHICLE IGNITION WAS IN OFF POSITION/SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSSENGER'S FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLE INSIDE SPRING BROKE PRIOR TO RECALL (92V-113). *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSSENGER'S FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLE INSIDE SPRING BROKE PRIOR TO RECALL (92V-113). *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Power Train

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OFF POSITION. *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSSENGER'S FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLE INSIDE SPRING BROKE PRIOR TO RECALL (92V-113). *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSSENGER'S FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLE INSIDE SPRING BROKE PRIOR TO RECALL (92V-113). *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Power Train

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OFF POSITION. *AK

Oct 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED SMOKE, HE PARKED VEHICLE, WENT INSIDE AND TEN MINUTES LATER SOMEONE TOLD HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED SMOKE, HE PARKED VEHICLE, WENT INSIDE AND TEN MINUTES LATER SOMEONE TOLD HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Oct 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Oct 18, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR REPLACED TWICE.

Oct 18, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER REPLACED.

Oct 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR REPLACED.

Oct 18, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSES REPLACED TWICE.

Oct 18, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER REPAIRED.

Oct 18, 1996 Power Train

CV BOOTS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

Oct 18, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR REPLACED TWICE.

Oct 18, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER REPLACED.

Oct 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR REPLACED.

Oct 18, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSES REPLACED TWICE.

Oct 18, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER REPAIRED.

Oct 18, 1996 Power Train

CV BOOTS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

Oct 16, 1996 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER INOPERATIVE.

Oct 16, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

Oct 16, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE.

Oct 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WORN.

Oct 16, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.

Oct 16, 1996 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER INOPERATIVE.

Oct 16, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

Oct 16, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE.

Oct 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WORN.

Oct 16, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.

Oct 15, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE VACUUM FAILED.

Oct 15, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Oct 15, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Oct 15, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE VACUUM FAILED.

Oct 15, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Oct 15, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Oct 7, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED 4 TIMES, TWICE PRIOR TO RECALL.

Oct 7, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED 4 TIMES, TWICE PRIOR TO RECALL.

Oct 2, 1996 Structure

TWO DOORS LOCKED UP AND WERE UNABLE TO BE USED.

Oct 2, 1996 Structure

TWO DOORS LOCKED UP AND WERE UNABLE TO BE USED.

Sep 25, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH, OR THEY RELEASE WHILE DRIVING.

Sep 25, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH, OR THEY RELEASE WHILE DRIVING.

Sep 16, 1996 Structure

THE STRUCTURE BODY FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT, THE FORD MANUFACTURER SAID HE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 93V106000 . *AK CONSUMER STATES REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNTING BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE SUBFRAME MOUNTING PLATE EXACTLY THE WAY IT IS DESCRIBED IN THE CAMPAIGN # 93V106002, CONSUMER CONTACTED...

Sep 16, 1996 Structure

THE STRUCTURE BODY FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT, THE FORD MANUFACTURER SAID HE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 93V106000 . *AK CONSUMER STATES REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNTING BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE SUBFRAME MOUNTING PLATE EXACTLY THE WAY IT IS DESCRIBED IN THE CAMPAIGN # 93V106002, CONSUMER CONTACTED...

Sep 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE TO MEET HUSBAND, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD, PARKED VEHICLE, LIFTED HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM BACKSIDE OF ENGINE. *AK

Sep 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE TO MEET HUSBAND, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD, PARKED VEHICLE, LIFTED HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM BACKSIDE OF ENGINE. *AK

Sep 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 4, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

LEAK IN RUBBER FUEL LINE CAUSED ENGINE FIRE.

Sep 4, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

LEAK IN RUBBER FUEL LINE CAUSED ENGINE FIRE.

Aug 28, 1996 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED SMOKE TO COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK DEALER STATES PROBLEM WAS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *SLC

Aug 28, 1996 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH BROKE, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP WHERE THE CONSUMER COULD NOT MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN. *AK CONSUMER FOUND THE TURN SIGNAL AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF DEVICE WAS BROKE OFF AND JAMMED INSIDE WHERE BURRS ON STEERING COLUMN WOULD USUALLY TRIP DEVICE. *SLC

Aug 28, 1996 Structure

DRIVING VEHICLE AWAY FROM HOUSE, OWNER MADE RIGHT HAND TURN, VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE, UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE, DRIVER STOPPED VEHICLE, HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC, WAS INFORMED THAT K FRAME CORRODED AND BROKE. *AK *JB

Aug 28, 1996 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED SMOKE TO COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK DEALER STATES PROBLEM WAS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *SLC

Aug 28, 1996 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH BROKE, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP WHERE THE CONSUMER COULD NOT MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN. *AK CONSUMER FOUND THE TURN SIGNAL AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF DEVICE WAS BROKE OFF AND JAMMED INSIDE WHERE BURRS ON STEERING COLUMN WOULD USUALLY TRIP DEVICE. *SLC

Aug 28, 1996 Structure

DRIVING VEHICLE AWAY FROM HOUSE, OWNER MADE RIGHT HAND TURN, VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE, UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE, DRIVER STOPPED VEHICLE, HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC, WAS INFORMED THAT K FRAME CORRODED AND BROKE. *AK *JB

Aug 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Aug 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Aug 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Aug 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Aug 20, 1996 Seat Belts

PLASTIC PARTS OF SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO LATCH SEAT BELTS.

Aug 20, 1996 Seat Belts

PLASTIC PARTS OF SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO LATCH SEAT BELTS.

Aug 16, 1996 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION, CAUSED SMOKE TO COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 16, 1996 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION, CAUSED SMOKE TO COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 15, 1996 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSED SMOKE TO COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE.*AK *SLC

Aug 15, 1996 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSED SMOKE TO COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE.*AK *SLC

Aug 8, 1996 Fuel System, Other Fire

GAS LEAK IN THE HOSE CONNECTING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR TO THE FUEL RAIL, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.

Aug 8, 1996 Fuel System, Other Fire

GAS LEAK IN THE HOSE CONNECTING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR TO THE FUEL RAIL, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.

Aug 5, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRAINMISSION WAS REPLACED . PLEASE DESRIBE .**AK

Aug 5, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT PANEL KEEPS GOING OUT DUE TO SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH.*AK

Aug 5, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT PANEL KEEPS GOING OUT DUE TO SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH.*AK

Aug 5, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRAINMISSION WAS REPLACED . PLEASE DESRIBE .**AK

Aug 5, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT PANEL KEEPS GOING OUT DUE TO SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH.*AK

Aug 5, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT PANEL KEEPS GOING OUT DUE TO SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH.*AK

Aug 2, 1996 Power Train

WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, TRANSMISSION NOT ENGAGED IN ANY GEAR, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL, NO PRIOR WARNING.*AK *JB

Aug 2, 1996 Power Train

WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, TRANSMISSION NOT ENGAGED IN ANY GEAR, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL, NO PRIOR WARNING.*AK *JB

Aug 1, 1996 Wheels

RIMS ON THE VEHICLE CRACKING ALMOST RESULTING IN VEHICLE WHEEL FALLING OFF.

Aug 1, 1996 Steering

TIE RODS FAILED.

Aug 1, 1996 Wheels

RIMS ON THE VEHICLE CRACKING ALMOST RESULTING IN VEHICLE WHEEL FALLING OFF.

Aug 1, 1996 Steering

TIE RODS FAILED.

Jul 31, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

STOPPED AT RAILROAD TRACK FOR TRAIN TO PASS AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, IT WAS TOTALED. *AK

Jul 31, 1996 Fuel System, Other Fire

CAR WAS PARKED AND IN ABOUT FOUR MINUTES IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK CONSUMER STATES ONE MONTH PRIOR TO FIRE, CHECK UP WAS COMPLETE, NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND CAR DID NOT SEEM LIKE ANYTHING WAS MALFUNCTIONING, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

Jul 31, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CAR WAS PARKED AND IN ABOUT FOUR MINUTES IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK CONSUMER STATES ONE MONTH PRIOR TO FIRE, CHECK UP WAS COMPLETE, NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND CAR DID NOT SEEM LIKE ANYTHING WAS MALFUNCTIONING, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

Jul 31, 1996 Steering Fire

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

Jul 31, 1996 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING, SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, MALE AND FEMALE DISENGAGE, WON'T LOCK IN PLACE, POPPED OPEN PRIOR TO RECALL (92V-113). *AK

Jul 31, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

STOPPED AT RAILROAD TRACK FOR TRAIN TO PASS AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, IT WAS TOTALED. *AK

Jul 31, 1996 Fuel System, Other Fire

CAR WAS PARKED AND IN ABOUT FOUR MINUTES IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK CONSUMER STATES ONE MONTH PRIOR TO FIRE, CHECK UP WAS COMPLETE, NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND CAR DID NOT SEEM LIKE ANYTHING WAS MALFUNCTIONING, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

Jul 31, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CAR WAS PARKED AND IN ABOUT FOUR MINUTES IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK CONSUMER STATES ONE MONTH PRIOR TO FIRE, CHECK UP WAS COMPLETE, NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND CAR DID NOT SEEM LIKE ANYTHING WAS MALFUNCTIONING, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

Jul 31, 1996 Steering Fire

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

Jul 31, 1996 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING, SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, MALE AND FEMALE DISENGAGE, WON'T LOCK IN PLACE, POPPED OPEN PRIOR TO RECALL (92V-113). *AK

Jul 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHEN PARKING THE CAR THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. COULD BE RELATED TO IGNITION SWITCH. *AK DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. *SLC

Jul 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHEN PARKING THE CAR THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. COULD BE RELATED TO IGNITION SWITCH. *AK DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. *SLC

Jul 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE DUE TO FACTORY INSTALLED FUEL HOSE BEING TOO SHORT TO PROPERLY CONNECT.

Jul 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS BADLY WARPED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE/ACCIDENT. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS WERE MADE OUT OF SOME SORT OF PLASTIC WHICH CAUSED POOR BRAKING /EXCESSIVE WEAR/WARPING OF BRAKE ROTORS. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE DUE TO FACTORY INSTALLED FUEL HOSE BEING TOO SHORT TO PROPERLY CONNECT.

Jul 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS BADLY WARPED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE/ACCIDENT. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS WERE MADE OUT OF SOME SORT OF PLASTIC WHICH CAUSED POOR BRAKING /EXCESSIVE WEAR/WARPING OF BRAKE ROTORS. *SD

Jul 24, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED PREMATURELY DUE TO DETERIORATION. *AW

Jul 24, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP REPLACED PREMATURELY DUE TO DETERIORATION.

Jul 24, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED PREMATURELY DUE TO DETERIORATION.

Jul 24, 1996 Suspension

REAR SHOCKS REPLACED PREMATURELY DUE TO DETERIORATION.

Jul 24, 1996 Power Train

OUTER CV BOOT REPLACED PREMATURELY DUE TO DETERIORATION.

Jul 24, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED, ALSO TRANSMISSION HARD SHIFTS INTO 2ND GEAR.

Jul 24, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED PREMATURELY DUE TO DETERIORATION. *AW

Jul 24, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP REPLACED PREMATURELY DUE TO DETERIORATION.

Jul 24, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED PREMATURELY DUE TO DETERIORATION.

Jul 24, 1996 Suspension

REAR SHOCKS REPLACED PREMATURELY DUE TO DETERIORATION.

Jul 24, 1996 Power Train

OUTER CV BOOT REPLACED PREMATURELY DUE TO DETERIORATION.

Jul 24, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED, ALSO TRANSMISSION HARD SHIFTS INTO 2ND GEAR.

Jul 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, SOME SORT OF LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE, PE92-044. *AK

Jul 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, SOME SORT OF LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE, PE92-044. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jul 15, 1996 Visibility Fire

WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTROL SWITCH CAUSED A FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 15, 1996 Visibility Fire

WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTROL SWITCH CAUSED A FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 3, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WENT TO START CAR, PUT KEY IN IGNITION, TURNED KEY, HEARD POP, INSIDE OF CAR FILLED W/SMOKE, FIRE AT STEERING COLUMN, TURNED CAR OFF, TOOK KEY OUT, FIRE STOPPED. *AK AFTER THE INCIDENT, CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 95S28, HOWEVER FORD DENIES THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO RECALL. *SLC

Jul 3, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WENT TO START CAR, PUT KEY IN IGNITION, TURNED KEY, HEARD POP, INSIDE OF CAR FILLED W/SMOKE, FIRE AT STEERING COLUMN, TURNED CAR OFF, TOOK KEY OUT, FIRE STOPPED. *AK AFTER THE INCIDENT, CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 95S28, HOWEVER FORD DENIES THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO RECALL. *SLC

Jul 2, 1996 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED, LEFT FRONT WHEEL RIM TOTALLY SHATTERED; CAUSED VIBRATION, DIFFICULT STEERING; COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT; ORIGINAL WHEELS. *AK

Jul 2, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED, LEFT FRONT WHEEL RIM TOTALLY SHATTERED; CAUSED VIBRATION, DIFFICULT STEERING; COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT; ORIGINAL WHEELS. *AK

Jul 2, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSES THE TANK TO LEAK. *AK

Jul 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Jul 2, 1996 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED, LEFT FRONT WHEEL RIM TOTALLY SHATTERED; CAUSED VIBRATION, DIFFICULT STEERING; COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT; ORIGINAL WHEELS. *AK

Jul 2, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED, LEFT FRONT WHEEL RIM TOTALLY SHATTERED; CAUSED VIBRATION, DIFFICULT STEERING; COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT; ORIGINAL WHEELS. *AK

Jul 2, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSES THE TANK TO LEAK. *AK

Jul 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Jun 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF IGNITION, GEAR IN PARK POSITION, SUDDENLY SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERHOOD IN AREA OF STEERING COLUMN, EXACT CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF IGNITION, GEAR IN PARK POSITION, SUDDENLY SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERHOOD IN AREA OF STEERING COLUMN, EXACT CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER AT A STOP SIGN CAR ACCELERATED, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED SMOKE IN STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING WIRING HARNESS TO MELT ON FIVE OCCASIONS, DUE TO SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK HEAD LIGHTS FAILED ON FOUR OCCASIONS DUE TO THE FAULTY HARNESS AND STEERING COLUMN SWITCH. *SLC

Jun 17, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED SMOKE IN STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING WIRING HARNESS TO MELT ON FIVE OCCASIONS, DUE TO SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK HEAD LIGHTS FAILED ON FOUR OCCASIONS DUE TO THE FAULTY HARNESS AND STEERING COLUMN SWITCH. *SLC

Jun 17, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER AT A STOP SIGN CAR ACCELERATED, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED SMOKE IN STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING WIRING HARNESS TO MELT ON FIVE OCCASIONS, DUE TO SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK HEAD LIGHTS FAILED ON FOUR OCCASIONS DUE TO THE FAULTY HARNESS AND STEERING COLUMN SWITCH. *SLC

Jun 17, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED SMOKE IN STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING WIRING HARNESS TO MELT ON FIVE OCCASIONS, DUE TO SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK HEAD LIGHTS FAILED ON FOUR OCCASIONS DUE TO THE FAULTY HARNESS AND STEERING COLUMN SWITCH. *SLC

Jun 9, 1996 Electrical System

REPEATED IGNITION SWITCH FAILURES, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

Jun 9, 1996 Electrical System

REPEATED IGNITION SWITCH FAILURES, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

Jun 1, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATING DUE TO SHORT. *DH

Jun 1, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATING DUE TO SHORT. *DH

May 31, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING VEHICLE, DRIVER SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM DASHBOARD, PULLED OVER, WENT TO RESTAURANT FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER, FIRE ENGULFED FRONT AREA OF VEHICLE. *AK

May 31, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING VEHICLE, DRIVER SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM DASHBOARD, PULLED OVER, WENT TO RESTAURANT FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER, FIRE ENGULFED FRONT AREA OF VEHICLE. *AK

May 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE IN GARAGE, UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE HOME TO BURN, CAT WAS INJURED AND DOG DIED IN FIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATES IGNITION SWITCH WAS CAUSE OF FIRE. *SLC

May 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE IN GARAGE, UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE HOME TO BURN, CAT WAS INJURED AND DOG DIED IN FIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATES IGNITION SWITCH WAS CAUSE OF FIRE. *SLC

May 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 29, 1996 Electrical System

FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED BATTERY TO DISCHARGE, BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT TO STAY ON DASH, AND SMOKE TO ISSUE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN PRIOR TO RECALL.

May 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 29, 1996 Electrical System

FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED BATTERY TO DISCHARGE, BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT TO STAY ON DASH, AND SMOKE TO ISSUE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN PRIOR TO RECALL.

May 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AFTER PARKING AND LEAVING VEHICLE, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, THEN SUDDENLY ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

May 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AFTER PARKING AND LEAVING VEHICLE, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, THEN SUDDENLY ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

May 27, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO SHORT IN STARTER SWITCH. *DH

May 27, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO SHORT IN STARTER SWITCH. *DH

May 23, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH SMOKED. *SD

May 23, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH SMOKED. *SD

May 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

May 20, 1996 Electrical System

LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN ENGINE STARTED, STAYED RUNNING WHEN IGNITION SWITCH TURNED OFF.

May 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT WHEEL BRAKE ROTOR REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. (91S36)

May 20, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. (92S53)

May 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

May 20, 1996 Electrical System

LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN ENGINE STARTED, STAYED RUNNING WHEN IGNITION SWITCH TURNED OFF.

May 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT WHEEL BRAKE ROTOR REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. (91S36)

May 20, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. (92S53)

May 16, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE DASH TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. . *AK *JB

May 16, 1996 Seats Fire

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FIRE IN WIRING IN DRIVERS SIDE SEAT. *AK

May 16, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE DASH TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. . *AK *JB

May 16, 1996 Seats Fire

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FIRE IN WIRING IN DRIVERS SIDE SEAT. *AK

May 13, 1996 Steering Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 13, 1996 Steering Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 9, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE WIRES UNDER THE HOOD TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 9, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE WIRES UNDER THE HOOD TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 7, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING SMOKE TO COME FROM UNDER DASH. *DSH

May 7, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING SMOKE TO COME FROM UNDER DASH. *DSH

May 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CONSUMER REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

May 6, 1996 Electrical System Crash Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM STEERING COLUMN AND ENGINE WOULD NOT START AGAIN THERE WAS JUST A CLICKING NOISE IGNITION SWITCH, PLUG AND RADIATOR FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO HAD TO GET A NEW STARTER SOLENOID.*JB

May 6, 1996 Electrical System Crash Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM STEERING COLUMN AND ENGINE WOULD NOT START AGAIN THERE WAS JUST A CLICKING NOISE IGNITION SWITCH, PLUG AND RADIATOR FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO HAD TO GET A NEW STARTER SOLENOID.*JB

May 6, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING SMOKE TO COME OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. *DSH

May 6, 1996 Steering

ONE CRADLE BOLT COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF, OTHER ONE LOOSE, CAUSING STEERING SHAFT COMPONENT TO WEAR OUT. *DSH

May 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CONSUMER REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

May 6, 1996 Electrical System Crash Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM STEERING COLUMN AND ENGINE WOULD NOT START AGAIN THERE WAS JUST A CLICKING NOISE IGNITION SWITCH, PLUG AND RADIATOR FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO HAD TO GET A NEW STARTER SOLENOID.*JB

May 6, 1996 Electrical System Crash Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM STEERING COLUMN AND ENGINE WOULD NOT START AGAIN THERE WAS JUST A CLICKING NOISE IGNITION SWITCH, PLUG AND RADIATOR FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO HAD TO GET A NEW STARTER SOLENOID.*JB

May 6, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING SMOKE TO COME OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. *DSH

May 6, 1996 Steering

ONE CRADLE BOLT COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF, OTHER ONE LOOSE, CAUSING STEERING SHAFT COMPONENT TO WEAR OUT. *DSH

May 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. *DH

May 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. *DH

May 3, 1996 Electrical System

FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, VEHICLE CONTINUE RUN AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURN OFF, IN FOR REPAIR,

May 3, 1996 Steering

THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM THE STEERING COLUUMN WHEN STARTING THE CAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 3, 1996 Electrical System

FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, VEHICLE CONTINUE RUN AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURN OFF, IN FOR REPAIR,

May 3, 1996 Steering

THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM THE STEERING COLUUMN WHEN STARTING THE CAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 24 HOURS AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE ACCORDING TO THE FIRE REPORT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 24 HOURS AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE ACCORDING TO THE FIRE REPORT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 24 HOURS AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE ACCORDING TO THE FIRE REPORT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 24 HOURS AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE ACCORDING TO THE FIRE REPORT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN DRIVING YOU CAN TAKE THE KEY OUT THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN DRIVING YOU CAN TAKE THE KEY OUT THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN DRIVING YOU CAN TAKE THE KEY OUT THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN DRIVING YOU CAN TAKE THE KEY OUT THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Steering

AFTER TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Steering

AFTER TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE IN GARAGE, UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE HOME TO BURN . *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Steering

AFTER TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Steering

AFTER TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE IN GARAGE, UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE HOME TO BURN . *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT OF GARAGE; NOTICED VEHICLE WAS FULL OF SMOKE; REMOVED BATTERY CABLES TO AVOID FIRE; IGNITION/IGNITION SWITCH WIRE MELTED. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT OF GARAGE; NOTICED VEHICLE WAS FULL OF SMOKE; REMOVED BATTERY CABLES TO AVOID FIRE; IGNITION/IGNITION SWITCH WIRE MELTED. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT OF GARAGE; NOTICED VEHICLE WAS FULL OF SMOKE; REMOVED BATTERY CABLES TO AVOID FIRE; IGNITION/IGNITION SWITCH WIRE MELTED. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT OF GARAGE; NOTICED VEHICLE WAS FULL OF SMOKE; REMOVED BATTERY CABLES TO AVOID FIRE; IGNITION/IGNITION SWITCH WIRE MELTED. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Steering Fire

CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Steering

STARTED AUTO AND IMMEDIATELY THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO SMOKE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

WIRES WHICH PLUG INTO IGNITION SWITCH BURNT, HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH, NO FIRE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

EXT 5721: TURNED OFF IGNITION, MOTOR KEPT RUNNING; DEALER CHECKED, FOUND NOTHING WRONG; OCCURRED AGAIN, CAUSING UNDERHOOD FIRE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO BURN OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE PARKING AND LEAVING VEHICLE, OWNER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. BILLS TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE IN MACON GA., REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Steering Fire

CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Steering

STARTED AUTO AND IMMEDIATELY THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO SMOKE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

WIRES WHICH PLUG INTO IGNITION SWITCH BURNT, HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH, NO FIRE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

EXT 5721: TURNED OFF IGNITION, MOTOR KEPT RUNNING; DEALER CHECKED, FOUND NOTHING WRONG; OCCURRED AGAIN, CAUSING UNDERHOOD FIRE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO BURN OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE PARKING AND LEAVING VEHICLE, OWNER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. BILLS TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE IN MACON GA., REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Apr 24, 1996 Structure

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 2MPH, SUBFRAME MOUNT BROKE AND DROPPED 8", BOLTS PULLED THROUGH, CAUSED ENGINE TO LEAN AGAINST FIREWALL/LOST STEERING CAPABILITY. *AK *JB

Apr 24, 1996 Structure

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 2MPH, SUBFRAME MOUNT BROKE AND DROPPED 8", BOLTS PULLED THROUGH, CAUSED ENGINE TO LEAN AGAINST FIREWALL/LOST STEERING CAPABILITY. *AK *JB

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCHES, CAUSING THE BATTRIES TO DIE, PLACED THE IGNITION SWITCHES TWICE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE, HEARD LOUD NOISE; INVESTIGATED; DISCOVERED SMOKE COMING FROM GARAGE DOOR; OPENED DOOR; VEHICLE ENGULFED IN UNDERHOOD FLAMES. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System

NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM IGNITION, CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System

SMOKE CAME FROM THE DASH BOARD AREA, REPLACE THE KEY SWITCH. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCHES, CAUSING THE BATTRIES TO DIE, PLACED THE IGNITION SWITCHES TWICE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE, HEARD LOUD NOISE; INVESTIGATED; DISCOVERED SMOKE COMING FROM GARAGE DOOR; OPENED DOOR; VEHICLE ENGULFED IN UNDERHOOD FLAMES. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System

NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM IGNITION, CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System

SMOKE CAME FROM THE DASH BOARD AREA, REPLACE THE KEY SWITCH. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

BURNT WIRE NOTICE, STARTED IN WIRING THAT IS IN THE JUNCTION BOX TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY THE IGNITION CATCHING FIRE, OWNER STATED VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND HALF HIS HOUSE WAS BURNT. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

BURNT WIRE NOTICE, STARTED IN WIRING THAT IS IN THE JUNCTION BOX TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY THE IGNITION CATCHING FIRE, OWNER STATED VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND HALF HIS HOUSE WAS BURNT. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

BURNT WIRE NOTICE, STARTED IN WIRING THAT IS IN THE JUNCTION BOX TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY THE IGNITION CATCHING FIRE, OWNER STATED VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND HALF HIS HOUSE WAS BURNT. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

BURNT WIRE NOTICE, STARTED IN WIRING THAT IS IN THE JUNCTION BOX TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY THE IGNITION CATCHING FIRE, OWNER STATED VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND HALF HIS HOUSE WAS BURNT. *AK

Apr 10, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ASK FOR EXT 166. VEHICLE PARKED, FLAMES CONSUMED THE ENGINE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE FIRE ACTUALLY ORIGINATED FROM. *AK

Apr 10, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ASK FOR EXT 166. VEHICLE PARKED, FLAMES CONSUMED THE ENGINE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE FIRE ACTUALLY ORIGINATED FROM. *AK

Apr 9, 1996 Wheels

THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAS CRACKED AROUND THE CENTER HUB, DRIVER DISCOVERED PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE WAS A NOISE/VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT END. *AK

Apr 9, 1996 Structure

OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES INOPERATIVE. *SD

Apr 9, 1996 Wheels

THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAS CRACKED AROUND THE CENTER HUB, DRIVER DISCOVERED PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE WAS A NOISE/VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT END. *AK

Apr 9, 1996 Structure

OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES INOPERATIVE. *SD

Apr 5, 1996 Steering Crash

THE STEERING WHEEL HAS MORE PLAY THEN NECESSARY AND IT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 5, 1996 Steering Crash

THE STEERING WHEEL HAS MORE PLAY THEN NECESSARY AND IT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 28, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH, AND SOMETIMES BECOMES UNLATCHED ON ITS OWN. *AK

Mar 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)

Mar 28, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH, AND SOMETIMES BECOMES UNLATCHED ON ITS OWN. *AK

Mar 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)

Mar 12, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN; ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SMOKE. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN; ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SMOKE. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN; ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SMOKE. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN; ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SMOKE. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN; ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SMOKE. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN; ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SMOKE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND WIRES OVERHEATED TO THE POINT OF GLOWING RED. *DSH

Mar 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVER FREQUENTLY SMELLS GAS.

Mar 6, 1996 Electrical System

SMOKE INTERMITTENTLY COMES FROM IGNITION SWITCH.

Mar 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601413) *DH

Mar 6, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Mar 6, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND WIRES OVERHEATED TO THE POINT OF GLOWING RED. *DSH

Mar 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVER FREQUENTLY SMELLS GAS.

Mar 6, 1996 Electrical System

SMOKE INTERMITTENTLY COMES FROM IGNITION SWITCH.

Mar 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601413) *DH

Mar 6, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Feb 29, 1996 Visibility

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BROKE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Feb 29, 1996 Visibility

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BROKE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Feb 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

STEERING COLUMN STARTED TO CATCH FIRE, IT STARTED SMOKING FROM THE DASH BOARD SO THE OWNER JUMP OUT THE CAR AND TOOK THE BATTERY OUT HAD THE CAR WORKED ON. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUMES COMING INTO THE VEHICLE COMPARTMENT AND ALSO A OILY BUILDUP ON THE DASHBOARD, 4 PEOPLE HAVE COME DOWN WITH PNEUMONIA, POSSIBLE DUE TO THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

PURCHASE USED WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

STEERING COLUMN STARTED TO CATCH FIRE, IT STARTED SMOKING FROM THE DASH BOARD SO THE OWNER JUMP OUT THE CAR AND TOOK THE BATTERY OUT HAD THE CAR WORKED ON. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUMES COMING INTO THE VEHICLE COMPARTMENT AND ALSO A OILY BUILDUP ON THE DASHBOARD, 4 PEOPLE HAVE COME DOWN WITH PNEUMONIA, POSSIBLE DUE TO THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

PURCHASE USED WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

STEERING COLUMN STARTED TO CATCH FIRE, IT STARTED SMOKING FROM THE DASH BOARD SO THE OWNER JUMP OUT THE CAR AND TOOK THE BATTERY OUT HAD THE CAR WORKED ON. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUMES COMING INTO THE VEHICLE COMPARTMENT AND ALSO A OILY BUILDUP ON THE DASHBOARD, 4 PEOPLE HAVE COME DOWN WITH PNEUMONIA, POSSIBLE DUE TO THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

PURCHASE USED WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

STEERING COLUMN STARTED TO CATCH FIRE, IT STARTED SMOKING FROM THE DASH BOARD SO THE OWNER JUMP OUT THE CAR AND TOOK THE BATTERY OUT HAD THE CAR WORKED ON. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUMES COMING INTO THE VEHICLE COMPARTMENT AND ALSO A OILY BUILDUP ON THE DASHBOARD, 4 PEOPLE HAVE COME DOWN WITH PNEUMONIA, POSSIBLE DUE TO THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

PURCHASE USED WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. (92V113000) *DH

Feb 26, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. (92V113000) *DH

Feb 9, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE DIFFICULT TO LATCH, SOMETIMES WILL NOT LATCH AT ALL. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

DUAL FUEL TANKS ARE OVERFLOWING WHEN FILLING UP ONE TANK, THERE IS A RECALL BUT THESE ARE NOT INCLUDED. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE DIFFICULT TO LATCH, SOMETIMES WILL NOT LATCH AT ALL. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

DUAL FUEL TANKS ARE OVERFLOWING WHEN FILLING UP ONE TANK, THERE IS A RECALL BUT THESE ARE NOT INCLUDED. TT

Feb 8, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, SOURCE OF FIRE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. TT

Feb 8, 1996 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHEN LOCKING THEM THEY WOULD COME LOOSE TWO OUT OF THREE THAT ARE BAD . TT

Feb 8, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, SOURCE OF FIRE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. TT

Feb 8, 1996 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHEN LOCKING THEM THEY WOULD COME LOOSE TWO OUT OF THREE THAT ARE BAD . TT

Feb 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC ROTORS HAVE SEVERELY CORRODED DUE TO ROAD SALT. TT

Feb 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC ROTORS HAVE SEVERELY CORRODED DUE TO ROAD SALT. TT

Jan 29, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL LINE LEAK RESULTED IN ENGINE FIRE. *DSH

Jan 29, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED 2 TIMES. *SD

Jan 29, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL LINE LEAK RESULTED IN ENGINE FIRE. *DSH

Jan 29, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED 2 TIMES. *SD

Jan 26, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING-NO INJURIES. TT

Jan 26, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING-NO INJURIES. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Wheels

LEFT FRONT ALUMINUM POLYLITE RIM JUST DISINTEGRATED CRACKING ALL AROUND READY TO SEPARATE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Wheels

LEFT FRONT ALUMINUM POLYLITE RIM JUST DISINTEGRATED CRACKING ALL AROUND READY TO SEPARATE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Wheels

LEFT FRONT ALUMINUM POLYLITE RIM JUST DISINTEGRATED CRACKING ALL AROUND READY TO SEPARATE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Wheels

LEFT FRONT ALUMINUM POLYLITE RIM JUST DISINTEGRATED CRACKING ALL AROUND READY TO SEPARATE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 17, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER SHOULDER LAP BELTS DO NOT HOLD AFTER LATCHING; BUCKLE RELEASES WHILE DRIVING. TT

Jan 17, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER SHOULDER LAP BELTS DO NOT HOLD AFTER LATCHING; BUCKLE RELEASES WHILE DRIVING. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE, UNABLE TO LATCH THE SEATBELT. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON JAMS, PREVENTING BELTS FROM RELEASING. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE, UNABLE TO LATCH THE SEATBELT. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON JAMS, PREVENTING BELTS FROM RELEASING. TT

Jan 3, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

Jan 3, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

Jan 2, 1996 Structure

THE SUB FRAME BROKE PURCHASE CAR NEW. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Structure

THE SUB FRAME BROKE PURCHASE CAR NEW. TT

Dec 20, 1995 Power Train

HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION THE VEHICLE ONLY HAVE 50,000 MILES. TT

Dec 20, 1995 Power Train

HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION THE VEHICLE ONLY HAVE 50,000 MILES. TT

Dec 20, 1995 Power Train

HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION THE VEHICLE ONLY HAVE 50,000 MILES. TT

Dec 20, 1995 Power Train

HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION THE VEHICLE ONLY HAVE 50,000 MILES. TT

Dec 19, 1995 Steering

BROKEN TIE RODS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN A TWO YEAR PERIOD. TT

Dec 19, 1995 Steering

BROKEN TIE RODS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN A TWO YEAR PERIOD. TT

Dec 12, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES SOMETIMES DON'T LOCK . TT

Dec 12, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES SOMETIMES DON'T LOCK . TT

Dec 5, 1995 Visibility Fire

THE HEATER MOTOR BURNT OUT AND CAUGHT THE CAR ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 5, 1995 Visibility Fire

THE HEATER MOTOR BURNT OUT AND CAUGHT THE CAR ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 22, 1995 Seat Belts

ALL THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES AREN'T WORKING CONSUMER CALL FORD SAID HE'S NOT IN THE RECALL THERE IS A RECALL ON SEAT BELT BUCKLE #92V113000 . TT

Nov 22, 1995 Seat Belts

ALL THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES AREN'T WORKING CONSUMER CALL FORD SAID HE'S NOT IN THE RECALL THERE IS A RECALL ON SEAT BELT BUCKLE #92V113000 . TT

Nov 17, 1995 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD IS CRACKING. TT *SLC

Nov 17, 1995 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD IS CRACKING. TT *SLC

Nov 16, 1995 Wheels

LEFT FRONT OUTER RIM BROKE WHEN PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, WHEEL MODEL #1681. TT *SLC

Nov 16, 1995 Wheels

LEFT FRONT OUTER RIM BROKE WHEN PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, WHEEL MODEL #1681. TT *SLC

Nov 16, 1995 Wheels

LEFT FRONT OUTER RIM BROKE WHEN PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, WHEEL MODEL #1681. TT *SLC

Nov 16, 1995 Wheels

LEFT FRONT OUTER RIM BROKE WHEN PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, WHEEL MODEL #1681. TT *SLC

Nov 8, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, RESULTING IN ENGINE PROBLEM. TT APRIL 1994 ARTICLE IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING CLAIMED A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. *YH

Nov 8, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, RESULTING IN ENGINE PROBLEM. TT APRIL 1994 ARTICLE IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING CLAIMED A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. *YH

Nov 6, 1995 Electrical System

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE DIES OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Electrical System

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE DIES OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 2, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE BOLT BROKE OFF OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALMOST RUINED THE ENGINE. TT THE BROKEN BOLT CAUSED THE LOSS OF ALL ENGINE COOLANT, CONSUMER STATES ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT INDICATE THERE WAS A PROBLEM, MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THE BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN THE BOLT.*JB

Nov 2, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BOLT BROKE OFF OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALMOST RUINED THE ENGINE. TT THE BROKEN BOLT CAUSED THE LOSS OF ALL ENGINE COOLANT, CONSUMER STATES ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT INDICATE THERE WAS A PROBLEM, MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THE BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN THE BOLT.*JB

Nov 2, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE BOLT BROKE OFF OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALMOST RUINED THE ENGINE. TT THE BROKEN BOLT CAUSED THE LOSS OF ALL ENGINE COOLANT, CONSUMER STATES ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT INDICATE THERE WAS A PROBLEM, MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THE BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN THE BOLT.*JB

Nov 2, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BOLT BROKE OFF OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALMOST RUINED THE ENGINE. TT THE BROKEN BOLT CAUSED THE LOSS OF ALL ENGINE COOLANT, CONSUMER STATES ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT INDICATE THERE WAS A PROBLEM, MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THE BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN THE BOLT.*JB

Oct 30, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER DROVE AND PARKED CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE PURCHASE CAR USED. TT CONSUMER DROVE 13 MILES AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGOF ANY PROBLEMS, VEHICLE WAS PARKED.*JB

Oct 30, 1995 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER DROVE AND PARKED CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE PURCHASE CAR USED. TT CONSUMER DROVE 13 MILES AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGOF ANY PROBLEMS, VEHICLE WAS PARKED.*JB

Oct 30, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER DROVE AND PARKED CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE PURCHASE CAR USED. TT CONSUMER DROVE 13 MILES AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGOF ANY PROBLEMS, VEHICLE WAS PARKED.*JB

Oct 30, 1995 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER DROVE AND PARKED CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE PURCHASE CAR USED. TT CONSUMER DROVE 13 MILES AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGOF ANY PROBLEMS, VEHICLE WAS PARKED.*JB

Oct 26, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEATBELTS DO NOT LATCH.TT WHEN SEAT BELT IS INSERTED THE RED RELEASE BUTTON STICKS IN THE UNLOCK POSITION, PREVENTING SEAT BELT FROM LATCHING. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TAKES 2-10 ATTEMPTS TO GET SEAT BELT TO PROPERLY LATCH, EVERYTIME IT IS ATTEMPTED THE PROBLEM IS WORSE ESPECIALLY WHEN TEMPERATU...

Oct 26, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEATBELTS DO NOT LATCH.TT WHEN SEAT BELT IS INSERTED THE RED RELEASE BUTTON STICKS IN THE UNLOCK POSITION, PREVENTING SEAT BELT FROM LATCHING. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TAKES 2-10 ATTEMPTS TO GET SEAT BELT TO PROPERLY LATCH, EVERYTIME IT IS ATTEMPTED THE PROBLEM IS WORSE ESPECIALLY WHEN TEMPERATU...

Oct 25, 1995 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS WON'T STAY LATCHED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Oct 25, 1995 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS WON'T STAY LATCHED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Steering

THERE IS A LEAK IN THE TRANSMISSION, THERE IS A NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING . TT

Oct 24, 1995 Power Train

THERE IS A LEAK IN THE TRANSMISSION, THERE IS A NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING . TT

Oct 24, 1995 Steering

THERE IS A LEAK IN THE TRANSMISSION, THERE IS A NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING . TT

Oct 24, 1995 Power Train

THERE IS A LEAK IN THE TRANSMISSION, THERE IS A NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING . TT

Oct 20, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN PUTTING DRIVER IN JEOPARDY CONSTANTLY. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO TRACK. TT THE BRAKES FAILED RIGHT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT DANGEROUSLY. NOW, THE EXTERIOR PAINT WAS FADING. *YH

Oct 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN PUTTING DRIVER IN JEOPARDY CONSTANTLY. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO TRACK. TT THE BRAKES FAILED RIGHT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT DANGEROUSLY. NOW, THE EXTERIOR PAINT WAS FADING. *YH

Oct 20, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN PUTTING DRIVER IN JEOPARDY CONSTANTLY. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO TRACK. TT THE BRAKES FAILED RIGHT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT DANGEROUSLY. NOW, THE EXTERIOR PAINT WAS FADING. *YH

Oct 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN PUTTING DRIVER IN JEOPARDY CONSTANTLY. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO TRACK. TT THE BRAKES FAILED RIGHT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT DANGEROUSLY. NOW, THE EXTERIOR PAINT WAS FADING. *YH

Oct 18, 1995 Tires

TIRE ROD FAILED. *SD

Oct 18, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS INOPERATIVE. *SD

Oct 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Oct 18, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED. *SD

Oct 18, 1995 Tires

TIRE ROD FAILED. *SD

Oct 18, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS INOPERATIVE. *SD

Oct 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Oct 18, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED. *SD

Oct 17, 1995 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE SLOWED, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL, CONSUMER HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE MANUALLY, DEALER FOUND A BROKEN FORWARD PISTION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SLC

Oct 17, 1995 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE SLOWED, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL, CONSUMER HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE MANUALLY, DEALER FOUND A BROKEN FORWARD PISTION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SLC

Oct 11, 1995 Wheels

THE 10 HOLE POLYCAST RIM CRACKED THIS IS THE SECOND ONE . TT CONSUMER STATES AFTER FINDING 3 OUT OF 4 RIMS CRACKED CONSUMER CALLED DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT WARRANTY IS UP, FORD WOULD NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE RIMS.*JB

Oct 11, 1995 Wheels

THE 10 HOLE POLYCAST RIM CRACKED THIS IS THE SECOND ONE . TT CONSUMER STATES AFTER FINDING 3 OUT OF 4 RIMS CRACKED CONSUMER CALLED DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT WARRANTY IS UP, FORD WOULD NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE RIMS.*JB

Oct 2, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

Oct 2, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

Sep 25, 1995 Steering Fire

POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD/FIRE. *SD

Sep 25, 1995 Steering Fire

POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD/FIRE. *SD

Sep 22, 1995 Seat Belts

MIDDLE FRONT SEAT BELT BROKE, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. TT

Sep 22, 1995 Seat Belts

MIDDLE FRONT SEAT BELT BROKE, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. TT

Sep 21, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH, PRIOR TO RECALL(92V-113). *SD

Sep 21, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH, PRIOR TO RECALL(92V-113). *SD

Sep 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS REPLACED BY A RECALL 7/92 HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM NOW . TT

Sep 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS REPLACED BY A RECALL 7/92 HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM NOW . TT

Aug 31, 1995 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IN ANY GEAR, TAKE KEY OUT IGNITION (AT TRANSMISSION). TT

Aug 31, 1995 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IN ANY GEAR, TAKE KEY OUT IGNITION (AT TRANSMISSION). TT

Aug 30, 1995 Seat Belts

WHEN CAR IS TURN ON YOU CAN TAKE KEYS OUT AND SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT RIGHT . TT

Aug 30, 1995 Seat Belts

WHEN CAR IS TURN ON YOU CAN TAKE KEYS OUT AND SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT RIGHT . TT

Aug 29, 1995 Steering

HEARD LOUD NOISE, THEN STEERING WENT OUT, MOUNTS HAD BROKEN. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEARD LOUD NOISE, THEN STEERING WENT OUT, MOUNTS HAD BROKEN. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Steering

HEARD LOUD NOISE, THEN STEERING WENT OUT, MOUNTS HAD BROKEN. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEARD LOUD NOISE, THEN STEERING WENT OUT, MOUNTS HAD BROKEN. TT

Aug 26, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE/RELEASE. (92V113000) *DSH

Aug 26, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE/RELEASE. (92V113000) *DSH

Aug 24, 1995 Power Train

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS ARE SLACK, ALLOWS ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO SLIP SLIGHTLY; BOTH REAR MOUNTS HAVE SEPARATED; STILL DRIVEABLE; NO ACCIDENTS. TT

Aug 24, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS ARE SLACK, ALLOWS ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO SLIP SLIGHTLY; BOTH REAR MOUNTS HAVE SEPARATED; STILL DRIVEABLE; NO ACCIDENTS. TT

Aug 24, 1995 Power Train

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS ARE SLACK, ALLOWS ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO SLIP SLIGHTLY; BOTH REAR MOUNTS HAVE SEPARATED; STILL DRIVEABLE; NO ACCIDENTS. TT

Aug 24, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS ARE SLACK, ALLOWS ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO SLIP SLIGHTLY; BOTH REAR MOUNTS HAVE SEPARATED; STILL DRIVEABLE; NO ACCIDENTS. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER AND BACK MIDDLE WILL NOT WORK AND WON'T LOCK UP ON EMERGENCY BRAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER AND BACK MIDDLE WILL NOT WORK AND WON'T LOCK UP ON EMERGENCY BRAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 20, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO STAY SECURED TWICE PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE MANUFACTURING DATE (92V-113). *SD

Aug 20, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO STAY SECURED TWICE PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE MANUFACTURING DATE (92V-113). *SD

Aug 18, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD SHEARED OFF. *DSH

Aug 18, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE, AND IS CURRENTLY FAILING FOR THE THIRD TIME.

Aug 18, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD SHEARED OFF. *DSH

Aug 18, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE, AND IS CURRENTLY FAILING FOR THE THIRD TIME.

Aug 11, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD END BROKE. *AK

Aug 11, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD END BROKE. *AK

Aug 10, 1995 Steering Fire

HAD A UNDERHOOD FIRE, FIRE DEPT. SAID IT WAS THE POWER STEERING. TT

Aug 10, 1995 Steering Fire

HAD A UNDERHOOD FIRE, FIRE DEPT. SAID IT WAS THE POWER STEERING. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Steering

THE TIE ROD SHEARED WHILE DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST LOCKED UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD SHEARED OFF WHILE DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST LOCKED UP. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Steering

THE TIE ROD SHEARED WHILE DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST LOCKED UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD SHEARED OFF WHILE DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST LOCKED UP. TT

Jul 26, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ARE BROKE . TT

Jul 26, 1995 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD IN DRIVE, ALSO UPON LEAVING VEHICLE WITH GEAR IN NEUTRAL, TRANSMISSION ENGAGED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 26, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ARE BROKE . TT

Jul 26, 1995 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD IN DRIVE, ALSO UPON LEAVING VEHICLE WITH GEAR IN NEUTRAL, TRANSMISSION ENGAGED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 19, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL NOT STAY LATCHED, AND THE VEHICLE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL OPTIONS WILL NOT WORK FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Electrical System

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL NOT STAY LATCHED, AND THE VEHICLE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL OPTIONS WILL NOT WORK FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL NOT STAY LATCHED, AND THE VEHICLE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL OPTIONS WILL NOT WORK FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Electrical System

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL NOT STAY LATCHED, AND THE VEHICLE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL OPTIONS WILL NOT WORK FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION SPEED UNKNOWN, IMPACT 12:00. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION SPEED UNKNOWN, IMPACT 12:00. TT

Jul 12, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. *AK

Jul 12, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. *AK

Jul 7, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES PLASTIC COVERS CRACKED/PRIOR TO RECALL(92V113). *SD

Jul 7, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES PLASTIC COVERS CRACKED/PRIOR TO RECALL(92V113). *SD

Jul 6, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE IN FRONT EA91-011. *AK

Jul 6, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE IN FRONT EA91-011. *AK

Jun 28, 1995 Seat Belts

RED RELEASE BUTTON STICKS WILL NOT LATCH METAL TONGUE. *AK

Jun 28, 1995 Seat Belts

RED RELEASE BUTTON STICKS WILL NOT LATCH METAL TONGUE. *AK

Jun 26, 1995 Power Train Crash

CAR WAS PARK IN THE DRIVE WAY ON A HILL TWO KID WAS IN CAR WAS OFF AND GEAR WAS IN PARK CAR ROLL DOWN HILL AND HIT A BRICK HOUSE KID HIT HEADS. TT

Jun 26, 1995 Power Train Crash

CAR WAS PARK IN THE DRIVE WAY ON A HILL TWO KID WAS IN CAR WAS OFF AND GEAR WAS IN PARK CAR ROLL DOWN HILL AND HIT A BRICK HOUSE KID HIT HEADS. TT

Jun 23, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERELY CORRODED ROTOR ON RIGHT FRONT FRACTURED/SEPARATED FROM HUB. *AK

Jun 23, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERELY CORRODED ROTOR ON RIGHT FRONT FRACTURED/SEPARATED FROM HUB. *AK

Jun 22, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SHOULDER BELT FAILS TO REMAIN LATCHED. *AK

Jun 22, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SHOULDER BELT FAILS TO REMAIN LATCHED. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Seat Belts

THE TWO SEAT BELT TONGUE BROKES AWAY FROM THE STRAP, CAUSING THE SEAT BELTS TO BE INOPERABLE. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LURCHES FORWARD WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS, ALSO BENT RODS. *AW

Jun 20, 1995 Seat Belts

THE TWO SEAT BELT TONGUE BROKES AWAY FROM THE STRAP, CAUSING THE SEAT BELTS TO BE INOPERABLE. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LURCHES FORWARD WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS, ALSO BENT RODS. *AW

Jun 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT BRAKE RUSTED THROUGH, SEPARATED FROM ROTOR HUB, BRAKE NOW DISFUNCTIONAL. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT BRAKE RUSTED THROUGH, SEPARATED FROM ROTOR HUB, BRAKE NOW DISFUNCTIONAL. TT

Jun 7, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY CLOSED, IT RELEASES. TT

Jun 7, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY CLOSED, IT RELEASES. TT

Jun 1, 1995 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLE COMES UNDONE. TT

Jun 1, 1995 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLE COMES UNDONE. TT

May 25, 1995 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT GET STUCK AT TIMES AND WILL NOT CATCH. TT

May 25, 1995 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT GET STUCK AT TIMES AND WILL NOT CATCH. TT

May 24, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH. TT

May 24, 1995 Seat Belts

SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLE IS INOPERATIVE, BECAUSE CHIPPED PIECES FROM RED RELEASE BUTTON HAVE FALLEN INSIDE, MALE TO FEMALE WON'T LATCH. TT

May 24, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH. TT

May 24, 1995 Seat Belts

SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLE IS INOPERATIVE, BECAUSE CHIPPED PIECES FROM RED RELEASE BUTTON HAVE FALLEN INSIDE, MALE TO FEMALE WON'T LATCH. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT ENGAGE LATCHING BUCKLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO LOCK DRIVER'S SEAT BELT SOMETIMES WILL NOT LOCK; AFTER LOCKING, DOES NOT REMAIN LOCK. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON IS STUCK IN DOWN POSITION; WILL NOT RELEASE; EXCESSIVE EFFORT; SOMETIMES WILL HOLD, OTHER TIMES COMES RIGHT BACK OUT. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE FAILING , UNABLE LATCH. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT ENGAGE LATCHING BUCKLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO LOCK DRIVER'S SEAT BELT SOMETIMES WILL NOT LOCK; AFTER LOCKING, DOES NOT REMAIN LOCK. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON IS STUCK IN DOWN POSITION; WILL NOT RELEASE; EXCESSIVE EFFORT; SOMETIMES WILL HOLD, OTHER TIMES COMES RIGHT BACK OUT. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE FAILING , UNABLE LATCH. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. TT

May 22, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE, UNLATCHES BY ITSELF. TT

May 22, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE, UNLATCHES BY ITSELF. TT

May 19, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT BUCKLE. TT

May 19, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT BUCKLE. TT

May 9, 1995 Structure

A WELD IN THE CROSS MEMBER IN THE FRONT OF THE FRAME FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO DROP. TT

May 9, 1995 Structure

A WELD IN THE CROSS MEMBER IN THE FRONT OF THE FRAME FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO DROP. TT

May 8, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING UP SLIGHT INCLINE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO FLOOR; EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO RELEASE; ENGINE SURGED FROM 35 MPH TO HIGH SPEED. TT

May 8, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING UP SLIGHT INCLINE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO FLOOR; EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO RELEASE; ENGINE SURGED FROM 35 MPH TO HIGH SPEED. TT

May 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS LOCKED UP CAUSED PADS AND ROTORS TO WEAR TO THE POINT OF NO BRAKING CAPABILITY. TT

May 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS LOCKED UP CAUSED PADS AND ROTORS TO WEAR TO THE POINT OF NO BRAKING CAPABILITY. TT

May 2, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD BROKE HAD TO REPLACE. TT

May 2, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD BROKE HAD TO REPLACE. TT

Apr 18, 1995 Tires

SPARE TIRE EXPLODED TEARING WHEEL WELL COVER/DAMAGING ELECTRICAL WIRING TO FUEL PUMP, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. *SKD

Apr 18, 1995 Tires

SPARE TIRE EXPLODED TEARING WHEEL WELL COVER/DAMAGING ELECTRICAL WIRING TO FUEL PUMP, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. *SKD

Mar 28, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 10MPH SUDDENLY THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD END BOOT BROKE, CAUSING WHEELS TO COLLAPSE, RENDERING STEERING INOPERATIVE, NO WARNING. TT

Mar 28, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 10MPH SUDDENLY THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD END BOOT BROKE, CAUSING WHEELS TO COLLAPSE, RENDERING STEERING INOPERATIVE, NO WARNING. TT

Mar 10, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LATCH. TT

Mar 10, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LATCH. TT

Mar 9, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO LACK OF DEALER NOTIFICATION. (92V-113) *AW

Mar 9, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO LACK OF DEALER NOTIFICATION. (92V-113) *AW

Mar 7, 1995 Seat Belts

THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ON TOP FROM BOLT CAME LOOSE, IT MAKE NOISE. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Seat Belts

THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ON TOP FROM BOLT CAME LOOSE, IT MAKE NOISE. TT

Mar 6, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STUCK WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ACCELERATION. TT

Mar 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. TT

Mar 6, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STUCK WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ACCELERATION. TT

Mar 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 10 MPH, DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN RESULTING IN STERNUM/CHEST BREAKAGE, DRIVER DIED TT

Mar 1, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 10 MPH, DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN RESULTING IN STERNUM/CHEST BREAKAGE, DRIVER DIED TT

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT SIDE ROTOR BROKE BECAUSE OF RUST. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT SIDE ROTOR BROKE BECAUSE OF RUST. TT

Feb 24, 1995 Structure

REAR LIFT IS MALFUNCTIONING. TT

Feb 24, 1995 Structure

REAR LIFT IS MALFUNCTIONING. TT

Feb 13, 1995 Power Train

GEARS SHIFT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAIL. TT

Feb 13, 1995 Power Train

GEARS SHIFT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAIL. TT

Feb 9, 1995 Steering Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE: FAILURE OF POWER STEERING LINE LEAKED FLUID ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER; DRIVER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD BEFORE FIRE. TT

Feb 9, 1995 Steering Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE: FAILURE OF POWER STEERING LINE LEAKED FLUID ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER; DRIVER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD BEFORE FIRE. TT

Feb 7, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON STUCK IN DEPRESSED POSITION. *AW

Feb 7, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON STUCK IN DEPRESSED POSITION. *AW

Feb 3, 1995 Steering

STEERING RACK REPLACED.

Feb 3, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKS. *AW

Feb 3, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET REPLACED. *AW

Feb 3, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT AUTOMATIC DIMMER FAILED.

Feb 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTOMATIC BRAKE RELEASE VALVE REPLACED.

Feb 3, 1995 Steering

STEERING RACK REPLACED.

Feb 3, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKS. *AW

Feb 3, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET REPLACED. *AW

Feb 3, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT AUTOMATIC DIMMER FAILED.

Feb 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTOMATIC BRAKE RELEASE VALVE REPLACED.

Jan 31, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 76K MILES. STARTED JERKING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WAS SLIPPING GROWING WORSE, DESTROYING GEARS. TT

Jan 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELTS REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO BEING DEFECTIVE/NOISY. *SKD

Jan 31, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPLACED.

Jan 31, 1995 Equipment

PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONER.

Jan 31, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 76K MILES. STARTED JERKING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WAS SLIPPING GROWING WORSE, DESTROYING GEARS. TT

Jan 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELTS REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO BEING DEFECTIVE/NOISY. *SKD

Jan 31, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPLACED.

Jan 31, 1995 Equipment

PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONER.

Jan 30, 1995 Steering

VEHICLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY UPON BRAKING AND TURNING. FORD STATES RACK AND PINION NEEDS REPLACEMENT. TT

Jan 30, 1995 Steering

VEHICLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY UPON BRAKING AND TURNING. FORD STATES RACK AND PINION NEEDS REPLACEMENT. TT

Jan 24, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLATCHES PREMATURELY. TT

Jan 24, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLATCHES PREMATURELY. TT

Jan 23, 1995 Steering

RIGHT FRONT INNER TIE ROD PRESSURE PIN BACKED OFF ALLOWING THE NUT TO COMPLETELY UNSCREW; LOSS CONTROL OF FRONT WHEELS; SPEED 2 MPH; NO WARNING. TT

Jan 23, 1995 Steering

RIGHT FRONT INNER TIE ROD PRESSURE PIN BACKED OFF ALLOWING THE NUT TO COMPLETELY UNSCREW; LOSS CONTROL OF FRONT WHEELS; SPEED 2 MPH; NO WARNING. TT

Jan 22, 1995 Wheels

4 POLYCAST WHEELS BROKE. *SKD

Jan 22, 1995 Wheels

4 POLYCAST WHEELS BROKE. *SKD

Jan 10, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE DUE TO DEFECTIVE DRIVE CHAIN AND FRONT/REAR PLANETARY SHELLS. *AK

Jan 10, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE DUE TO DEFECTIVE DRIVE CHAIN AND FRONT/REAR PLANETARY SHELLS. *AK

Jan 2, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RETURN AFTER TURNING TO THE RIGHT DUE TO CRACKED RACK IN RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY. *AK

Jan 2, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RETURN AFTER TURNING TO THE RIGHT DUE TO CRACKED RACK IN RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY. *AK