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Oct 28, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 89,163 mi

MY 1991 NON SHO FORD TAURUS WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 1 DAY. I WALKED OUT TO MY CAR IN THE EARLY MORNING TO TAKE IT TO WORK. I PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND SHIFTED THE CAR INTO REVERSE. IT WAS AT THIS MOMENT, THAT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I ENDED UP GOING IN REVERSE DOWN THE STREET WITHOUT ...

Oct 28, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 89,163 mi

MY 1991 NON SHO FORD TAURUS WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 1 DAY. I WALKED OUT TO MY CAR IN THE EARLY MORNING TO TAKE IT TO WORK. I PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND SHIFTED THE CAR INTO REVERSE. IT WAS AT THIS MOMENT, THAT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I ENDED UP GOING IN REVERSE DOWN THE STREET WITHOUT ...

Oct 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 89,163 mi

MY 1991 NON SHO FORD TAURUS WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 1 DAY. I WALKED OUT TO MY CAR IN THE EARLY MORNING TO TAKE IT TO WORK. I PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND SHIFTED THE CAR INTO REVERSE. IT WAS AT THIS MOMENT, THAT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I ENDED UP GOING IN REVERSE DOWN THE STREET WITHOUT ...

Oct 28, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 89,163 mi

MY 1991 NON SHO FORD TAURUS WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 1 DAY. I WALKED OUT TO MY CAR IN THE EARLY MORNING TO TAKE IT TO WORK. I PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND SHIFTED THE CAR INTO REVERSE. IT WAS AT THIS MOMENT, THAT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I ENDED UP GOING IN REVERSE DOWN THE STREET WITHOUT ...

Oct 28, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 89,163 mi

MY 1991 NON SHO FORD TAURUS WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 1 DAY. I WALKED OUT TO MY CAR IN THE EARLY MORNING TO TAKE IT TO WORK. I PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND SHIFTED THE CAR INTO REVERSE. IT WAS AT THIS MOMENT, THAT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I ENDED UP GOING IN REVERSE DOWN THE STREET WITHOUT ...

Oct 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 89,163 mi

MY 1991 NON SHO FORD TAURUS WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 1 DAY. I WALKED OUT TO MY CAR IN THE EARLY MORNING TO TAKE IT TO WORK. I PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND SHIFTED THE CAR INTO REVERSE. IT WAS AT THIS MOMENT, THAT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I ENDED UP GOING IN REVERSE DOWN THE STREET WITHOUT ...

Oct 15, 2010 Air Bags

1991 FORD TAURUS. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG MODULE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG MODULE FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. *JB

Oct 15, 2010 Air Bags

1991 FORD TAURUS. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG MODULE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG MODULE FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. *JB

Oct 13, 2010 Power Train 69,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING FORWARD AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT A...

Oct 13, 2010 Power Train 69,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING FORWARD AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT A...

May 11, 2010 Steering Fire 148,000 mi

A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK NEAR THE RACK RESULTED IN A FIRE, WHICH DESTROYED THE VEHICLE, AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING. *TR

May 11, 2010 Steering Fire 148,000 mi

A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK NEAR THE RACK RESULTED IN A FIRE, WHICH DESTROYED THE VEHICLE, AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING. *TR

Mar 24, 2010 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE RADIATOR, BATTERY, MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REP...

Mar 24, 2010 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE RADIATOR, BATTERY, MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REP...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,480 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BUMPER WAS PARTIALLY OUT OF THE GARAGE. HE DROVE APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, TO CLEAR THE GARAGE DOOR DID NOT TOUCH ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,480 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BUMPER WAS PARTIALLY OUT OF THE GARAGE. HE DROVE APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, TO CLEAR THE GARAGE DOOR DID NOT TOUCH ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN...

Nov 12, 2007 Visibility 138,000 mi

THE BLOWER MOTOR IN MY 1991 FORD TAURUS IS STARTING TO GO OUT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST WEEK AND A HALF. I WILL TURN THE HEAT ON HIGH IN THE MORNINGS TO WARM UP THE CAR AN WITHIN A 10-15 MINUTE TIME FRAME - THE MOTOR WILL EITHER STOP BLOWING COMPLETELY OR BARELY BLOW. I UNDERS...

Nov 12, 2007 Visibility 138,000 mi

THE BLOWER MOTOR IN MY 1991 FORD TAURUS IS STARTING TO GO OUT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST WEEK AND A HALF. I WILL TURN THE HEAT ON HIGH IN THE MORNINGS TO WARM UP THE CAR AN WITHIN A 10-15 MINUTE TIME FRAME - THE MOTOR WILL EITHER STOP BLOWING COMPLETELY OR BARELY BLOW. I UNDERS...

Aug 15, 2005 Structure 125,000 mi

I WAS ADVISED BY A MECHANIC RECENTLY THAT MY VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE. HE SHOWED ME THE REAR SUBFRAME BOLT THAT WAS DETERIORATED TO ABOUT HALF OF ITS ORIGINAL SIZE AND THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED HEAVILY AND CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. THIS WAS AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE IN 1999 FOR NHTSA ...

Aug 15, 2005 Structure 125,000 mi

I WAS ADVISED BY A MECHANIC RECENTLY THAT MY VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE. HE SHOWED ME THE REAR SUBFRAME BOLT THAT WAS DETERIORATED TO ABOUT HALF OF ITS ORIGINAL SIZE AND THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED HEAVILY AND CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. THIS WAS AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE IN 1999 FOR NHTSA ...

Jan 14, 2005 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING GEARS JUMP. THERE IS RECALL 96V166000. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM STILL REMAINS. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD OF OTHER FORD VEHICLES WITH DESIGN DEFECTS. *TC

Jan 14, 2005 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING GEARS JUMP. THERE IS RECALL 96V166000. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM STILL REMAINS. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD OF OTHER FORD VEHICLES WITH DESIGN DEFECTS. *TC

Nov 29, 2004 Tires

BELTS ON TIRE BCAME SEPARATED, CAUSING TIRE TO COME APART. *AK

Nov 29, 2004 Tires

BELTS ON TIRE BCAME SEPARATED, CAUSING TIRE TO COME APART. *AK

Oct 25, 2004 Power Train

THE TRANS-AXLE RECALL WAS NEVER REPAIRED EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED 3 TIMES FOR OTHER RECALLS, THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THREE RECALLS SINCE THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. NLM *JB

Oct 25, 2004 Power Train

THE TRANS-AXLE RECALL WAS NEVER REPAIRED EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED 3 TIMES FOR OTHER RECALLS, THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THREE RECALLS SINCE THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. NLM *JB

Aug 6, 2004 Power Train Crash 102,000 mi

MY FORD TAURUS 1991 STATION WAGON LUNGED FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY AFTER BACKING UP, BRAKING, THEN STARTING TO GO FORWARD. IT WENT AGAINST A WALL, THE BRAKE DIDN'T WORK, THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS CRASHED, I HAD TO PUT IT INTO PARK TO STOP IT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANY OTHER CAR SAME MAKE AND MODEL HAS...

Aug 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 102,000 mi

MY FORD TAURUS 1991 STATION WAGON LUNGED FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY AFTER BACKING UP, BRAKING, THEN STARTING TO GO FORWARD. IT WENT AGAINST A WALL, THE BRAKE DIDN'T WORK, THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS CRASHED, I HAD TO PUT IT INTO PARK TO STOP IT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANY OTHER CAR SAME MAKE AND MODEL HAS...

Aug 6, 2004 Power Train Crash 102,000 mi

MY FORD TAURUS 1991 STATION WAGON LUNGED FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY AFTER BACKING UP, BRAKING, THEN STARTING TO GO FORWARD. IT WENT AGAINST A WALL, THE BRAKE DIDN'T WORK, THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS CRASHED, I HAD TO PUT IT INTO PARK TO STOP IT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANY OTHER CAR SAME MAKE AND MODEL HAS...

Aug 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 102,000 mi

MY FORD TAURUS 1991 STATION WAGON LUNGED FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY AFTER BACKING UP, BRAKING, THEN STARTING TO GO FORWARD. IT WENT AGAINST A WALL, THE BRAKE DIDN'T WORK, THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS CRASHED, I HAD TO PUT IT INTO PARK TO STOP IT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANY OTHER CAR SAME MAKE AND MODEL HAS...

Jul 1, 2004 Structure

I WAS NOTIFIED BY MY MECHANIC THAT MY 1991 TAURUS-STATION WAGON HAD A RECALL REGARDING THE SUB-FRAME. HE SUGGESTED I CALL RIZZO-FORD IN NO. PROVIDENCE, R.I. ON MINERAL SPRING AVE. WHEN I CALLED I SPOKE TO REPRESENTATIVE RICK MARRCONTE AND HE AGREED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND HE WOULD FIX MY CAR, BR...

Jul 1, 2004 Structure

I WAS NOTIFIED BY MY MECHANIC THAT MY 1991 TAURUS-STATION WAGON HAD A RECALL REGARDING THE SUB-FRAME. HE SUGGESTED I CALL RIZZO-FORD IN NO. PROVIDENCE, R.I. ON MINERAL SPRING AVE. WHEN I CALLED I SPOKE TO REPRESENTATIVE RICK MARRCONTE AND HE AGREED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND HE WOULD FIX MY CAR, BR...

Jun 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP A JERKING MOTION WAS PRODUCED. AS A RESULT, STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. DEALER STATED MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. A RECALL 98V323000 WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP A JERKING MOTION WAS PRODUCED. AS A RESULT, STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. DEALER STATED MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. A RECALL 98V323000 WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

May 23, 2004 Structure

AFTER THE RECOMMENDED 1 YEAR WAIT FOR WAXING, I DECIDED SINCE THE MILD WASHINGS WERE CONTINUING TO MAKE THE CAR DULLER I WOULD GIVE IT A SHINE. IT WAS BAD ENOUGH THAT PAINT CONTINUED TO COME OFF WHEN DRYING REGULARLY BUT I WAS MORTIFIED WHEN I TESTED AN AREA AND IT LOOKED LIKE WATER COLORS WERE USED...

May 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER THE RECOMMENDED 1 YEAR WAIT FOR WAXING, I DECIDED SINCE THE MILD WASHINGS WERE CONTINUING TO MAKE THE CAR DULLER I WOULD GIVE IT A SHINE. IT WAS BAD ENOUGH THAT PAINT CONTINUED TO COME OFF WHEN DRYING REGULARLY BUT I WAS MORTIFIED WHEN I TESTED AN AREA AND IT LOOKED LIKE WATER COLORS WERE USED...

May 23, 2004 Structure

AFTER THE RECOMMENDED 1 YEAR WAIT FOR WAXING, I DECIDED SINCE THE MILD WASHINGS WERE CONTINUING TO MAKE THE CAR DULLER I WOULD GIVE IT A SHINE. IT WAS BAD ENOUGH THAT PAINT CONTINUED TO COME OFF WHEN DRYING REGULARLY BUT I WAS MORTIFIED WHEN I TESTED AN AREA AND IT LOOKED LIKE WATER COLORS WERE USED...

May 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER THE RECOMMENDED 1 YEAR WAIT FOR WAXING, I DECIDED SINCE THE MILD WASHINGS WERE CONTINUING TO MAKE THE CAR DULLER I WOULD GIVE IT A SHINE. IT WAS BAD ENOUGH THAT PAINT CONTINUED TO COME OFF WHEN DRYING REGULARLY BUT I WAS MORTIFIED WHEN I TESTED AN AREA AND IT LOOKED LIKE WATER COLORS WERE USED...

May 5, 2004 Child Seat

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CHILD IS ABLE TO FREE HERSELF FROM THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT. ALSO, THE LATCH ON THE HARNESS IS VERY DIFFICULT TO UNDO ONCE IT IS CLOSED. ONE OR THE OTHER OF THESE INCIDENTS OCCURRED AT LEASE NINE TIMES IN THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS.*AK

May 5, 2004 Child Seat

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CHILD IS ABLE TO FREE HERSELF FROM THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT. ALSO, THE LATCH ON THE HARNESS IS VERY DIFFICULT TO UNDO ONCE IT IS CLOSED. ONE OR THE OTHER OF THESE INCIDENTS OCCURRED AT LEASE NINE TIMES IN THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS.*AK

Mar 17, 2004 Power Train 139,000 mi

TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE GOING UP HILLS. ONCE WHILE GOING UP A HILL, TRANSMISSION WENT INTO REVERSE, AND VEHICLE WENT BACKWARDS, NEARLY HITTING ANOTHER CAR. *AK *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Power Train 139,000 mi

TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE GOING UP HILLS. ONCE WHILE GOING UP A HILL, TRANSMISSION WENT INTO REVERSE, AND VEHICLE WENT BACKWARDS, NEARLY HITTING ANOTHER CAR. *AK *JB

Mar 5, 2004 Power Train 81,434 mi

OEM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION AT COST OF $2,862.51. *JB

Mar 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,236 mi

OEM 3.8 LITER V6 ENGINE FAILED, REQUIRING INSTALLTION OF RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE AT COST OF $3608.47. *JB

Mar 5, 2004 Power Train 81,434 mi

OEM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION AT COST OF $2,862.51. *JB

Mar 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,236 mi

OEM 3.8 LITER V6 ENGINE FAILED, REQUIRING INSTALLTION OF RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE AT COST OF $3608.47. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT ...

Oct 17, 2003 Power Train 30,000 mi

MY 1991 FORD TAURUS WAGON HAS ALWAYS HAD MAJOR TRANSAXLE PROBLEMS! ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION PAN BOLTS LOOSSENED ON THEIR OWN. THIS HAS CAUSED PREMATURE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE, AND NOW THE WAGON RUNS MISSERABLY! THOUGH WE TIGHTENED UP THE BOLTS (FOR THE THIRD TIME) ENOUGH DAMAGE OCCURE...

Oct 17, 2003 Power Train 30,000 mi

MY 1991 FORD TAURUS WAGON HAS ALWAYS HAD MAJOR TRANSAXLE PROBLEMS! ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION PAN BOLTS LOOSSENED ON THEIR OWN. THIS HAS CAUSED PREMATURE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE, AND NOW THE WAGON RUNS MISSERABLY! THOUGH WE TIGHTENED UP THE BOLTS (FOR THE THIRD TIME) ENOUGH DAMAGE OCCURE...

Sep 12, 2003 Power Train

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHIFTS WHILE DRIVING.*MR THE VEHICLE SHIFTED ERRATICALLY. ON OCCASIONS IT WOULD SLAM INTO SECOND GEAR OR NOT AT ALL. THE VEHICLE HESITATED FROM A STOP AND WOULD JUMP INTO NEUTRAL. WHILE DRIVING WHILE DRIVING UPHILL THE VEHICLE JUMPED INTO NEUTRAL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE ...

Sep 12, 2003 Power Train

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHIFTS WHILE DRIVING.*MR THE VEHICLE SHIFTED ERRATICALLY. ON OCCASIONS IT WOULD SLAM INTO SECOND GEAR OR NOT AT ALL. THE VEHICLE HESITATED FROM A STOP AND WOULD JUMP INTO NEUTRAL. WHILE DRIVING WHILE DRIVING UPHILL THE VEHICLE JUMPED INTO NEUTRAL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE ...

Aug 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HOME, HE TURNED A CORNER AND HEARD A SNAP. THEN, HOOD STARTED TO MOVE UP AND DOWN VIOLENTLY. CONSUMER MANAGED TO BRING VEHICLE HOME AND PARKED IT. THIS HAPPENED TODAY, AND HAS NOT YET HAD TIME TO GET A MECHANIC TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT.*AK

Aug 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HOME, HE TURNED A CORNER AND HEARD A SNAP. THEN, HOOD STARTED TO MOVE UP AND DOWN VIOLENTLY. CONSUMER MANAGED TO BRING VEHICLE HOME AND PARKED IT. THIS HAPPENED TODAY, AND HAS NOT YET HAD TIME TO GET A MECHANIC TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT.*AK

Jul 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED AND THEN SHUT OFF. *JB THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT SHIFT. *CB *JB

Jul 8, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED AND THEN SHUT OFF. *JB THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT SHIFT. *CB *JB

Jul 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED AND THEN SHUT OFF. *JB THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT SHIFT. *CB *JB

Jul 8, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED AND THEN SHUT OFF. *JB THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT SHIFT. *CB *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Structure 93,858 mi

WHILE DRIVING A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE CRADLE MOUNTING WASHER AND BOLTS RUSTED. DEALER INSTALLED SUB FRAMES REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND REPLACED NUTS. *AK *CB *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Structure 93,858 mi

WHILE DRIVING A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE CRADLE MOUNTING WASHER AND BOLTS RUSTED. DEALER INSTALLED SUB FRAMES REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND REPLACED NUTS. *AK *CB *JB

Apr 7, 2003 Power Train 125,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT EVEN AFTER DRIVING MY CAR WITH THE UP MOST CARE...AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS COMPLAINED OF THIS...THE TAURUS IS INFAMOUS FOR THERE TRANSMISSION FAILURES. *JB

Apr 7, 2003 Power Train 125,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT EVEN AFTER DRIVING MY CAR WITH THE UP MOST CARE...AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS COMPLAINED OF THIS...THE TAURUS IS INFAMOUS FOR THERE TRANSMISSION FAILURES. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Wheels

FRONT/REAR WHEELS LOCK UP. *AK

Mar 19, 2003 Wheels

FRONT/REAR WHEELS LOCK UP. *AK

Feb 10, 2003 Structure 136,000 mi

AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT WAS PERFORMED, THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*JB

Feb 10, 2003 Structure 136,000 mi

AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT WAS PERFORMED, THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*JB

Jan 13, 2003 Structure

AFTER THE DEALERSHIP STONE HAM FORD,STONE HAM MASS, PERFORMED THE RECALL FOR THE SUBFRAME CORROSION 98 V 323 000, THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*JB

Jan 13, 2003 Structure

AFTER THE DEALERSHIP STONE HAM FORD,STONE HAM MASS, PERFORMED THE RECALL FOR THE SUBFRAME CORROSION 98 V 323 000, THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*JB

Nov 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Nov 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 16, 2002 Structure Crash 100,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CARRIAGE BOLT HAD BROKEN, CAUSING THE FRAME TO DROP DOWN ON THE STEERING, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING. MR RECALL#93V106002 SCC

Oct 16, 2002 Structure Crash 100,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CARRIAGE BOLT HAD BROKEN, CAUSING THE FRAME TO DROP DOWN ON THE STEERING, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING. MR RECALL#93V106002 SCC

Sep 25, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 50MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *SCC

Sep 25, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 50MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *SCC

Sep 25, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 50MPH THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT CAUSING A NEAR ACCIDENT.

Sep 25, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 50MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *SCC

Sep 25, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 50MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *SCC

Sep 25, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 50MPH THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT CAUSING A NEAR ACCIDENT.

Sep 3, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL STAY ON. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE INTO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 3, 2002 Tires

THE TIRE HAS A CRACK ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE EDGE WHERE THE FLAT MEETS THE SIDE. NOW THE TIRE WON'T HOLD AIR. THE GROOVES OF THE TREAD ARE STILL 3/16 OF AN INCH DEEP SO THERE ISN'T THAT MUCH WEAR TO THE TIRE. WE DIDN'T TAKE IT TO A FIRESTONE DEALER BECAUSE WE KNOW THIS PARTICULAR TIRE ISN'T O...

Sep 3, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL STAY ON. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE INTO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 3, 2002 Tires

THE TIRE HAS A CRACK ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE EDGE WHERE THE FLAT MEETS THE SIDE. NOW THE TIRE WON'T HOLD AIR. THE GROOVES OF THE TREAD ARE STILL 3/16 OF AN INCH DEEP SO THERE ISN'T THAT MUCH WEAR TO THE TIRE. WE DIDN'T TAKE IT TO A FIRESTONE DEALER BECAUSE WE KNOW THIS PARTICULAR TIRE ISN'T O...

Aug 28, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT 4 TIMES, IT KEPT SLIPPING AT ANY SPEED. *AKCONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER STARTING THE TRANSMISSION, THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT AND CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXPRESSWAY. *JG

Aug 28, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT 4 TIMES, IT KEPT SLIPPING AT ANY SPEED. *AKCONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER STARTING THE TRANSMISSION, THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT AND CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXPRESSWAY. *JG

Aug 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ROTORS ARE WEARING OUT, AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AKI

Aug 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ROTORS ARE WEARING OUT, AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AKI

Aug 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WOULD STALL FOR NO REASON.*AK *YH

Aug 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WOULD STALL FOR NO REASON.*AK *YH

Aug 8, 2002 Structure

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BOLT. ALLEGEDLY RECALL 98V323000 RELATING TO THE MOUNT WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT NO PREVIOUS REPAIR WORK HAD BEEN DONE ON THE PASSSENGER SIDE REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING PLATE. CONSEQUENCES OF THE BOLT MOUNTING PL...

Aug 8, 2002 Structure

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BOLT. ALLEGEDLY RECALL 98V323000 RELATING TO THE MOUNT WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT NO PREVIOUS REPAIR WORK HAD BEEN DONE ON THE PASSSENGER SIDE REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING PLATE. CONSEQUENCES OF THE BOLT MOUNTING PL...

Jul 24, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE WITH THE IGNITION KEY, THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE DOWN TO A LOCAL GARAGE AFTER LOOKING AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE SWITCH THE MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THE TYPE OF SWITCH WAS A NOTORIOUS HIGH FAILURE ITEM, HE WAS THEN ABLE TO FORCE THE KEY TO TH...

Jul 24, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE WITH THE IGNITION KEY, THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE DOWN TO A LOCAL GARAGE AFTER LOOKING AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE SWITCH THE MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THE TYPE OF SWITCH WAS A NOTORIOUS HIGH FAILURE ITEM, HE WAS THEN ABLE TO FORCE THE KEY TO TH...

Jul 24, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE WITH THE IGNITION KEY, THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE DOWN TO A LOCAL GARAGE AFTER LOOKING AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE SWITCH THE MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THE TYPE OF SWITCH WAS A NOTORIOUS HIGH FAILURE ITEM, HE WAS THEN ABLE TO FORCE THE KEY TO TH...

Jul 24, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE WITH THE IGNITION KEY, THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE DOWN TO A LOCAL GARAGE AFTER LOOKING AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE SWITCH THE MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THE TYPE OF SWITCH WAS A NOTORIOUS HIGH FAILURE ITEM, HE WAS THEN ABLE TO FORCE THE KEY TO TH...

Jul 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF A VEHICLE HEAD-ON CRASH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF A VEHICLE HEAD-ON CRASH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 24, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 24, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 31, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS SITTING A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE CATCHING FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED DUE TO A FIRE STARTING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SPREADING UNDER THE DASHBOARD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT COTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 31, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS SITTING A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE CATCHING FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED DUE TO A FIRE STARTING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SPREADING UNDER THE DASHBOARD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT COTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 29, 2002 Structure

RECALL ON SUBFRAME WAS DONE IN FEBRUARY 1999, AT THIS TIME SUBFRAME IS DETACHING FROM THE BODY ON DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPLACED TWICE. ALSO FRONT PASSENGERS CV AXLE WAS REPLACED TWICE. *YH

May 29, 2002 Power Train

RECALL ON SUBFRAME WAS DONE IN FEBRUARY 1999, AT THIS TIME SUBFRAME IS DETACHING FROM THE BODY ON DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPLACED TWICE. ALSO FRONT PASSENGERS CV AXLE WAS REPLACED TWICE. *YH

May 29, 2002 Structure

RECALL ON SUBFRAME WAS DONE IN FEBRUARY 1999, AT THIS TIME SUBFRAME IS DETACHING FROM THE BODY ON DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPLACED TWICE. ALSO FRONT PASSENGERS CV AXLE WAS REPLACED TWICE. *YH

May 29, 2002 Power Train

RECALL ON SUBFRAME WAS DONE IN FEBRUARY 1999, AT THIS TIME SUBFRAME IS DETACHING FROM THE BODY ON DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPLACED TWICE. ALSO FRONT PASSENGERS CV AXLE WAS REPLACED TWICE. *YH

May 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNT HAS BROKEN TWICE HAVEN'T SEEN A RECALL ABOUT THIS YET IS THERE ONE THAT I HAVE OVER LOOKED PLZ CONTACT ME TO LET ME KNOW OF THE RECALL THAT MY CARS HAS I CALLED ONCE BEFORE N I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD NO RECALLS ON MY CAR YET I HAVE RECENTLY PRINTED OUT 6-7 THAT EFECT MY CAR. *AK

May 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNT HAS BROKEN TWICE HAVEN'T SEEN A RECALL ABOUT THIS YET IS THERE ONE THAT I HAVE OVER LOOKED PLZ CONTACT ME TO LET ME KNOW OF THE RECALL THAT MY CARS HAS I CALLED ONCE BEFORE N I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD NO RECALLS ON MY CAR YET I HAVE RECENTLY PRINTED OUT 6-7 THAT EFECT MY CAR. *AK

May 15, 2002 Steering

POWER STEERING IS HARD TO STEER AT LOW SPEEDS. WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES FASTER STEERING LOOSENS. FORD WAS NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 15, 2002 Steering

POWER STEERING IS HARD TO STEER AT LOW SPEEDS. WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES FASTER STEERING LOOSENS. FORD WAS NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 13, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TEST DRIVEN AND CONCLUDED THERE SHOULD BE NO PROBLEMS. THERE IS STILL AN OCCASIONAL GLITCH WHICH WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE AND WHEN YOU STOP IN TRAFFIC THEN GIVE IT GAS, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE, THEN SUDDENLY ...

May 13, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TEST DRIVEN AND CONCLUDED THERE SHOULD BE NO PROBLEMS. THERE IS STILL AN OCCASIONAL GLITCH WHICH WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE AND WHEN YOU STOP IN TRAFFIC THEN GIVE IT GAS, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE, THEN SUDDENLY ...

May 9, 2002 Parking Brake

WENT TO PEP BOYS OF ONTARIO, OHIO TO HAVE BRAKE WORK DONE. THEY DISCONECTED MY E-BRAKE CABLE AND DID NOT TELL ME, WHEN I NOTICED A CABLE HANGING FROM BOTTOM OF CAR I CALLED AND ASKED ABOUT IT AND THEN THEY TOLD ME ABOUT THE E-BRAKE CABLE. I ASKED TO HAVE IT FIXED AND ALL THEY DID WAS TIE IT UP OUT O...

May 9, 2002 Parking Brake

WENT TO PEP BOYS OF ONTARIO, OHIO TO HAVE BRAKE WORK DONE. THEY DISCONECTED MY E-BRAKE CABLE AND DID NOT TELL ME, WHEN I NOTICED A CABLE HANGING FROM BOTTOM OF CAR I CALLED AND ASKED ABOUT IT AND THEN THEY TOLD ME ABOUT THE E-BRAKE CABLE. I ASKED TO HAVE IT FIXED AND ALL THEY DID WAS TIE IT UP OUT O...

Apr 3, 2002 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSON FAILED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. VEHICLE WOULD RESTART, BUT WOULDN'T MOVE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 3, 2002 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSON FAILED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. VEHICLE WOULD RESTART, BUT WOULDN'T MOVE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 2, 2002 Tires

PURCHASED 4 NEW COOPER TRENDSETTERS SE ON MARCH 30, 2000 (MILEAGE AT 99,350). FIRST TIRE PROBLEM IN AUGUST 2001(MILEAGE AROUND 119,000) WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY CAR'S FRONT END STARTED VIBRATING. SLOWED DOWN AND PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER, WHILE DOING SO THE ENTIRE TREAD OF TIRE (FRONT DRIVER SIDE) FL...

Jan 2, 2002 Tires

PURCHASED 4 NEW COOPER TRENDSETTERS SE ON MARCH 30, 2000 (MILEAGE AT 99,350). FIRST TIRE PROBLEM IN AUGUST 2001(MILEAGE AROUND 119,000) WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY CAR'S FRONT END STARTED VIBRATING. SLOWED DOWN AND PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER, WHILE DOING SO THE ENTIRE TREAD OF TIRE (FRONT DRIVER SIDE) FL...

Oct 29, 2001 Electrical System

THE CAR WOULD QUIT AND WOULDN'T START, A WRECKER SERVICE HAULDED IT IN TWICE. I HAD TO LEAVE IT WHERE IT WAS OVERNIGHT TWICE. I HAD IT HAULED TO BROWN'S AUTO IN PAINTSVILLE THE LAST TIME, WHERE IT STAYED FOR 1 MONTH. THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER CHECK, TOLD ME THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE WA...

Oct 29, 2001 Electrical System

THE CAR WOULD QUIT AND WOULDN'T START, A WRECKER SERVICE HAULDED IT IN TWICE. I HAD TO LEAVE IT WHERE IT WAS OVERNIGHT TWICE. I HAD IT HAULED TO BROWN'S AUTO IN PAINTSVILLE THE LAST TIME, WHERE IT STAYED FOR 1 MONTH. THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER CHECK, TOLD ME THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE WA...

Sep 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START . CONSUMER HAD A FRIEND PUT A FUEL PUMP IN, AND VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY PUT A MULTI FUNCTION RELAY SWITCH IN, AND VEHICLE STARTED. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT UPON RECEIVING VEHICLE INERTIA SWITCH POPPED OU...

Sep 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START . CONSUMER HAD A FRIEND PUT A FUEL PUMP IN, AND VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY PUT A MULTI FUNCTION RELAY SWITCH IN, AND VEHICLE STARTED. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT UPON RECEIVING VEHICLE INERTIA SWITCH POPPED OU...

Sep 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START . CONSUMER HAD A FRIEND PUT A FUEL PUMP IN, AND VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY PUT A MULTI FUNCTION RELAY SWITCH IN, AND VEHICLE STARTED. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT UPON RECEIVING VEHICLE INERTIA SWITCH POPPED OU...

Sep 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START . CONSUMER HAD A FRIEND PUT A FUEL PUMP IN, AND VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY PUT A MULTI FUNCTION RELAY SWITCH IN, AND VEHICLE STARTED. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT UPON RECEIVING VEHICLE INERTIA SWITCH POPPED OU...

Sep 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START . CONSUMER HAD A FRIEND PUT A FUEL PUMP IN, AND VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY PUT A MULTI FUNCTION RELAY SWITCH IN, AND VEHICLE STARTED. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT UPON RECEIVING VEHICLE INERTIA SWITCH POPPED OU...

Sep 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START . CONSUMER HAD A FRIEND PUT A FUEL PUMP IN, AND VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY PUT A MULTI FUNCTION RELAY SWITCH IN, AND VEHICLE STARTED. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT UPON RECEIVING VEHICLE INERTIA SWITCH POPPED OU...

Sep 25, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION THAT FAILED IS A REPALCEMENT TRANSMISSION, INSTALLED BY A FORD DEALERSHIP, 3 YEARS AND LESS THAN 12,000 MILES AGO. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST. FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING FOR US SINCE THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. IT HAS BE...

Sep 25, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION THAT FAILED IS A REPALCEMENT TRANSMISSION, INSTALLED BY A FORD DEALERSHIP, 3 YEARS AND LESS THAN 12,000 MILES AGO. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST. FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING FOR US SINCE THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. IT HAS BE...

Sep 12, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD PULL AND THE STEEING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AND ONCE THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER THAN 55-65 MPH, CONSUMER PURCHASED NEW TIRES, BUT THERE STILL IS A SLIGHT PULL IN THE VEHICLE.*JB

Sep 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE, CONSUMER HAD ALL NEW BRAKES PUT ON, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RIGHT BACK SIDE CALIPER WAS FROZEN SHUT, WHICH WAS THEN REPLACED, BUT THE SQUEAKING NOISE CONTINUED.*JB

Sep 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE, CONSUMER HAD ALL NEW BRAKES PUT ON, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RIGHT BACK SIDE CALIPER WAS FROZEN SHUT, WHICH WAS THEN REPLACED, BUT THE SQUEAKING NOISE CONTINUED.*JB

Sep 12, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD PULL AND THE STEEING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AND ONCE THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER THAN 55-65 MPH, CONSUMER PURCHASED NEW TIRES, BUT THERE STILL IS A SLIGHT PULL IN THE VEHICLE.*JB

Sep 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE, CONSUMER HAD ALL NEW BRAKES PUT ON, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RIGHT BACK SIDE CALIPER WAS FROZEN SHUT, WHICH WAS THEN REPLACED, BUT THE SQUEAKING NOISE CONTINUED.*JB

Sep 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE, CONSUMER HAD ALL NEW BRAKES PUT ON, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RIGHT BACK SIDE CALIPER WAS FROZEN SHUT, WHICH WAS THEN REPLACED, BUT THE SQUEAKING NOISE CONTINUED.*JB

Sep 11, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH DRIVER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURY TO DRIVER. FORD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. ALSO RESTRAINTS DID NOT LOCK WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK THE VEHICLES CRASH IMPACT CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO SLIP AND DAMAGES TO WINDSHEILD,FRONT BUMPER AND OIL STICK HOLDER. *YH

Sep 11, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH DRIVER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURY TO DRIVER. FORD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. ALSO RESTRAINTS DID NOT LOCK WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK THE VEHICLES CRASH IMPACT CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO SLIP AND DAMAGES TO WINDSHEILD,FRONT BUMPER AND OIL STICK HOLDER. *YH

Sep 11, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH DRIVER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURY TO DRIVER. FORD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. ALSO RESTRAINTS DID NOT LOCK WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK THE VEHICLES CRASH IMPACT CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO SLIP AND DAMAGES TO WINDSHEILD,FRONT BUMPER AND OIL STICK HOLDER. *YH

Sep 11, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH DRIVER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURY TO DRIVER. FORD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. ALSO RESTRAINTS DID NOT LOCK WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK THE VEHICLES CRASH IMPACT CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO SLIP AND DAMAGES TO WINDSHEILD,FRONT BUMPER AND OIL STICK HOLDER. *YH

Sep 5, 2001 Fuel System, Other Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH FUEL AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF VALVE DID NOT ENGAGE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Fuel System, Other Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH FUEL AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF VALVE DID NOT ENGAGE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER MAKING A STOP WHEN DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL TO GAIN SPEED VEHICLE WOULD NOT TRAVEL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER MAKING A STOP WHEN DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL TO GAIN SPEED VEHICLE WOULD NOT TRAVEL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 20, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

LATCH FOR HATCHBACK POPS OPEN. LIFTGATE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON WHEN HATCH IS CLOSED, AND IF IT'S OPENED LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER DISCONNECTED CABLE. OUT OF 3 REPLACED LATCHES NONE OF THEM WORKED CORRECTLLY. MANUFACTURRE DOESN'T MAKE THE PART ANYMORE, SO LATCH DOES NOT WORK THE SAME AS THE OR...

Aug 20, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

LATCH FOR HATCHBACK POPS OPEN. LIFTGATE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON WHEN HATCH IS CLOSED, AND IF IT'S OPENED LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER DISCONNECTED CABLE. OUT OF 3 REPLACED LATCHES NONE OF THEM WORKED CORRECTLLY. MANUFACTURRE DOESN'T MAKE THE PART ANYMORE, SO LATCH DOES NOT WORK THE SAME AS THE OR...

Jul 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOTAL REPAIRS 3400.00 AT A TIME WHEN MONEY IS VERY SCARCE AS I AM RETIRED AND ON A VERY LIMITED INCOME. I EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN SMALL REPAIRS, BUT WITH TAKING CARE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE LOW MILEAGE, I BELIEVE THE AXELS/ BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION ARE VERY PREMATURE AND MAYBE THE A/C. AT 37168 MILES, ...

Jul 24, 2001 Power Train

TOTAL REPAIRS 3400.00 AT A TIME WHEN MONEY IS VERY SCARCE AS I AM RETIRED AND ON A VERY LIMITED INCOME. I EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN SMALL REPAIRS, BUT WITH TAKING CARE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE LOW MILEAGE, I BELIEVE THE AXELS/ BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION ARE VERY PREMATURE AND MAYBE THE A/C. AT 37168 MILES, ...

Jul 24, 2001 Power Train

TOTAL REPAIRS 3400.00 AT A TIME WHEN MONEY IS VERY SCARCE AS I AM RETIRED AND ON A VERY LIMITED INCOME. I EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN SMALL REPAIRS, BUT WITH TAKING CARE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE LOW MILEAGE, I BELIEVE THE AXELS/ BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION ARE VERY PREMATURE AND MAYBE THE A/C. AT 37168 MILES, ...

Jul 24, 2001 Equipment

TOTAL REPAIRS 3400.00 AT A TIME WHEN MONEY IS VERY SCARCE AS I AM RETIRED AND ON A VERY LIMITED INCOME. I EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN SMALL REPAIRS, BUT WITH TAKING CARE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE LOW MILEAGE, I BELIEVE THE AXELS/ BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION ARE VERY PREMATURE AND MAYBE THE A/C. AT 37168 MILES, ...

Jul 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOTAL REPAIRS 3400.00 AT A TIME WHEN MONEY IS VERY SCARCE AS I AM RETIRED AND ON A VERY LIMITED INCOME. I EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN SMALL REPAIRS, BUT WITH TAKING CARE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE LOW MILEAGE, I BELIEVE THE AXELS/ BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION ARE VERY PREMATURE AND MAYBE THE A/C. AT 37168 MILES, ...

Jul 24, 2001 Power Train

TOTAL REPAIRS 3400.00 AT A TIME WHEN MONEY IS VERY SCARCE AS I AM RETIRED AND ON A VERY LIMITED INCOME. I EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN SMALL REPAIRS, BUT WITH TAKING CARE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE LOW MILEAGE, I BELIEVE THE AXELS/ BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION ARE VERY PREMATURE AND MAYBE THE A/C. AT 37168 MILES, ...

Jul 24, 2001 Power Train

TOTAL REPAIRS 3400.00 AT A TIME WHEN MONEY IS VERY SCARCE AS I AM RETIRED AND ON A VERY LIMITED INCOME. I EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN SMALL REPAIRS, BUT WITH TAKING CARE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE LOW MILEAGE, I BELIEVE THE AXELS/ BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION ARE VERY PREMATURE AND MAYBE THE A/C. AT 37168 MILES, ...

Jul 24, 2001 Equipment

TOTAL REPAIRS 3400.00 AT A TIME WHEN MONEY IS VERY SCARCE AS I AM RETIRED AND ON A VERY LIMITED INCOME. I EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN SMALL REPAIRS, BUT WITH TAKING CARE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE LOW MILEAGE, I BELIEVE THE AXELS/ BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION ARE VERY PREMATURE AND MAYBE THE A/C. AT 37168 MILES, ...

Jun 21, 2001 Steering

RECALL 98V323/ SUBFRAME BOLT CORROSION. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER, TOOK IT TO DEALER, AND BOLTS WERE REPLACED.ON JUNE 15TH, MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE/ LOST CONTROL. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *...

Jun 21, 2001 Steering

RECALL 98V323/ SUBFRAME BOLT CORROSION. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER, TOOK IT TO DEALER, AND BOLTS WERE REPLACED.ON JUNE 15TH, MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE/ LOST CONTROL. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *...

Jun 12, 2001 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS HAD CORRODED. THIS CAUSED THE FRAME TO DROP. PROBLEM HAPPENED WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM FUEL PUMP. NO RECALLS. *AK

Jun 12, 2001 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS HAD CORRODED. THIS CAUSED THE FRAME TO DROP. PROBLEM HAPPENED WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM FUEL PUMP. NO RECALLS. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Structure

BODY HAS SEPARATED FROM FRAME, THERE IS A RECALL 98V323000, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Structure

BODY HAS SEPARATED FROM FRAME, THERE IS A RECALL 98V323000, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED. *AK

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8L ENGINE IS NOTORIOUS FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURE/FORD DENIES ANY PROBLEMS WITH 3.8L ENGINES.*AK

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8L ENGINE IS NOTORIOUS FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURE/FORD DENIES ANY PROBLEMS WITH 3.8L ENGINES.*AK

May 17, 2001 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. APPROXIMATELY 15 MONTHS LATER, REBUILT TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. NO CAUSE FOR THIS DEFECT WAS GIVEN TO THE CONSUMER BY DEALERSHIP OR PRIVATE MECHANIC. P...

May 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE BEGAN TO LEAK ANTI-FREEZE INTO MANIFOLD CAUSING VEHICLE TO SMOKE VEHICLE HAS A 3.8 LITER ENGINE.*AK

May 17, 2001 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. APPROXIMATELY 15 MONTHS LATER, REBUILT TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. NO CAUSE FOR THIS DEFECT WAS GIVEN TO THE CONSUMER BY DEALERSHIP OR PRIVATE MECHANIC. P...

May 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE BEGAN TO LEAK ANTI-FREEZE INTO MANIFOLD CAUSING VEHICLE TO SMOKE VEHICLE HAS A 3.8 LITER ENGINE.*AK

May 16, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH AND WAS PUSHED OFF ROAD BY AN AGGRESSIVE DRIVER, CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO RUN OFF ROAD AND HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD-ON, CAUSING HEAD INJURIES WHEN HITTING STEERING WHEEL. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR INDICATION OF INOPERATIV...

May 16, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH AND WAS PUSHED OFF ROAD BY AN AGGRESSIVE DRIVER, CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO RUN OFF ROAD AND HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD-ON, CAUSING HEAD INJURIES WHEN HITTING STEERING WHEEL. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR INDICATION OF INOPERATIV...

May 6, 2001 Electrical System

I JUST CRANKED IT UP AND SOMETHING POPPED UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN SMOKE CAME GUSHING OUT FROM THE TAIL PIPE. I WAS TOLD IT CRACKED THE BLOCK NOTHING BUT ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THESE 3.8L ENGINES?*AK

May 6, 2001 Electrical System

I JUST CRANKED IT UP AND SOMETHING POPPED UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN SMOKE CAME GUSHING OUT FROM THE TAIL PIPE. I WAS TOLD IT CRACKED THE BLOCK NOTHING BUT ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THESE 3.8L ENGINES?*AK

Apr 19, 2001 Tires

THE TIRE WAS WARPED WITH PARTS OF THE STEEL BELT COMING OUT OF IT. THE TIRE WAS ALSO DRY AND CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE TIRE WAS ONLY DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 18,800 MILES. THIS TIRE COULD HAVE BLOWN OUT AT ANY TIME IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE WABBLING OF THE CAR TO LET ME KNOW TO HAVE IT CHECKED....

Apr 19, 2001 Tires

THE TIRE WAS WARPED WITH PARTS OF THE STEEL BELT COMING OUT OF IT. THE TIRE WAS ALSO DRY AND CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE TIRE WAS ONLY DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 18,800 MILES. THIS TIRE COULD HAVE BLOWN OUT AT ANY TIME IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE WABBLING OF THE CAR TO LET ME KNOW TO HAVE IT CHECKED....

Apr 10, 2001 Visibility

DELAY WIPER STALK SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. LOOSES CONTACT AND WIPERS FREEZUP. EVERY TAURUA OWNER I KNOW HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. REPLACEMENT SWITCHES FAIL PREMATURELY ALSO. I DRIVE FORDS IN A FLEET AND ALL SIMILAR SWITCHES FAIL.( VARIOUS YEARS AFFECTED). *AK

Apr 10, 2001 Visibility

DELAY WIPER STALK SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. LOOSES CONTACT AND WIPERS FREEZUP. EVERY TAURUA OWNER I KNOW HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. REPLACEMENT SWITCHES FAIL PREMATURELY ALSO. I DRIVE FORDS IN A FLEET AND ALL SIMILAR SWITCHES FAIL.( VARIOUS YEARS AFFECTED). *AK

Apr 2, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STARTED JUMPING INTO NEUTRAL, AND THEN STARTED DOWN INTO FIRST GEAR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STARTED JUMPING INTO NEUTRAL, AND THEN STARTED DOWN INTO FIRST GEAR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED PLUG WIRES, CAP & ROTOR, FUEL & AIR FILTERS, AND FUEL PUMP. TYPICALLY DOESN'T PRESENT COMPUTER FAILURE CODES. QUITS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IN CITY TRAFFIC, WHEN COLD OR WARM. SOMETIMES RESTARTS IMMEDIATELY, OFTEN WON'T START FOR HOURS, OR UNTIL NEXT DAY. DEALER ...

Mar 21, 2001 Electrical System

CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED PLUG WIRES, CAP & ROTOR, FUEL & AIR FILTERS, AND FUEL PUMP. TYPICALLY DOESN'T PRESENT COMPUTER FAILURE CODES. QUITS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IN CITY TRAFFIC, WHEN COLD OR WARM. SOMETIMES RESTARTS IMMEDIATELY, OFTEN WON'T START FOR HOURS, OR UNTIL NEXT DAY. DEALER ...

Mar 21, 2001 Electrical System

CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED PLUG WIRES, CAP & ROTOR, FUEL & AIR FILTERS, AND FUEL PUMP. TYPICALLY DOESN'T PRESENT COMPUTER FAILURE CODES. QUITS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IN CITY TRAFFIC, WHEN COLD OR WARM. SOMETIMES RESTARTS IMMEDIATELY, OFTEN WON'T START FOR HOURS, OR UNTIL NEXT DAY. DEALER ...

Mar 21, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED PLUG WIRES, CAP & ROTOR, FUEL & AIR FILTERS, AND FUEL PUMP. TYPICALLY DOESN'T PRESENT COMPUTER FAILURE CODES. QUITS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IN CITY TRAFFIC, WHEN COLD OR WARM. SOMETIMES RESTARTS IMMEDIATELY, OFTEN WON'T START FOR HOURS, OR UNTIL NEXT DAY. DEALER ...

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED PLUG WIRES, CAP & ROTOR, FUEL & AIR FILTERS, AND FUEL PUMP. TYPICALLY DOESN'T PRESENT COMPUTER FAILURE CODES. QUITS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IN CITY TRAFFIC, WHEN COLD OR WARM. SOMETIMES RESTARTS IMMEDIATELY, OFTEN WON'T START FOR HOURS, OR UNTIL NEXT DAY. DEALER ...

Mar 21, 2001 Electrical System

CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED PLUG WIRES, CAP & ROTOR, FUEL & AIR FILTERS, AND FUEL PUMP. TYPICALLY DOESN'T PRESENT COMPUTER FAILURE CODES. QUITS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IN CITY TRAFFIC, WHEN COLD OR WARM. SOMETIMES RESTARTS IMMEDIATELY, OFTEN WON'T START FOR HOURS, OR UNTIL NEXT DAY. DEALER ...

Mar 21, 2001 Electrical System

CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED PLUG WIRES, CAP & ROTOR, FUEL & AIR FILTERS, AND FUEL PUMP. TYPICALLY DOESN'T PRESENT COMPUTER FAILURE CODES. QUITS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IN CITY TRAFFIC, WHEN COLD OR WARM. SOMETIMES RESTARTS IMMEDIATELY, OFTEN WON'T START FOR HOURS, OR UNTIL NEXT DAY. DEALER ...

Mar 21, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED PLUG WIRES, CAP & ROTOR, FUEL & AIR FILTERS, AND FUEL PUMP. TYPICALLY DOESN'T PRESENT COMPUTER FAILURE CODES. QUITS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IN CITY TRAFFIC, WHEN COLD OR WARM. SOMETIMES RESTARTS IMMEDIATELY, OFTEN WON'T START FOR HOURS, OR UNTIL NEXT DAY. DEALER ...

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER SHIFTING GEARS COULD FEEL A CLUMP ON VEHICLE. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO SHOP WHERE THEY FOUND THAT FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE RUBBER HAD GONE BAD IN ENGINE MOUNTS. *SLC

Mar 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER SHIFTING GEARS COULD FEEL A CLUMP ON VEHICLE. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO SHOP WHERE THEY FOUND THAT FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE RUBBER HAD GONE BAD IN ENGINE MOUNTS. *SLC

Mar 2, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALER CLAIMS THAT IT IS TFI MODULE. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALER CLAIMS THAT IT IS TFI MODULE. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Structure

SUBFRAME TO BODY MOUNT BOLTS REPEATEDLY BECAME CORRODED AND RUST OUT. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE SUBFRAME S ON ALL THREE OF FORD, TAURUS NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED. HOWEVER ,THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. (VIN #'S FOR VEHICLES: [XXX], [XXX], AND [XXX].) PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITION...

Feb 21, 2001 Structure

SUBFRAME TO BODY MOUNT BOLTS REPEATEDLY BECAME CORRODED AND RUST OUT. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE SUBFRAME S ON ALL THREE OF FORD, TAURUS NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED. HOWEVER ,THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. (VIN #'S FOR VEHICLES: [XXX], [XXX], AND [XXX].) PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITION...

Feb 15, 2001 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR STRICKER CAME LOSE, STRICKER HAS BEEN REPLACED. CJ

Feb 15, 2001 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR STRICKER CAME LOSE, STRICKER HAS BEEN REPLACED. CJ

Feb 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR BRAKE WILL LOCK UP AND OVERHEAT WHEEL, CAUSING TIRE TO HEAT UP. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD BRAKES REPLACED THREE TIMES FOR LOCKING UP BRAKE PROBLEM, AND BELIEVES IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *YH

Feb 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM TRANSMISSION WHEN COASTING. DIAGNOSED AS PLANETARY GEAR FAILURE BY DEALER AFTER INSTALLING NEW OIL DISTRIBUTION TUBES PER FORD TSB (02/08/2001). DEALER UNWILLING TO DISCUSS REPAIR UNDER "OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM". DEALER WILL NOT CONTACT ZONE MAN...

Feb 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR BRAKE WILL LOCK UP AND OVERHEAT WHEEL, CAUSING TIRE TO HEAT UP. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD BRAKES REPLACED THREE TIMES FOR LOCKING UP BRAKE PROBLEM, AND BELIEVES IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *YH

Feb 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM TRANSMISSION WHEN COASTING. DIAGNOSED AS PLANETARY GEAR FAILURE BY DEALER AFTER INSTALLING NEW OIL DISTRIBUTION TUBES PER FORD TSB (02/08/2001). DEALER UNWILLING TO DISCUSS REPAIR UNDER "OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM". DEALER WILL NOT CONTACT ZONE MAN...

Feb 5, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING ON DASH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED WIRING HARNESS HAD SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Steering

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING ON DASH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED WIRING HARNESS HAD SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Electrical System

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING ON DASH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED WIRING HARNESS HAD SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING ON DASH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED WIRING HARNESS HAD SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Steering

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING ON DASH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED WIRING HARNESS HAD SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Electrical System

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING ON DASH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED WIRING HARNESS HAD SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS WERE SERVICED UNDER RECALL 91V-134 AND SERVICED AGAIN UNDER WARRANTY, WITHIN 90 DAYS OTHER PARTS WERE DAMAGED. NLM

Feb 2, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. NLM

Feb 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS WERE SERVICED UNDER RECALL 91V-134 AND SERVICED AGAIN UNDER WARRANTY, WITHIN 90 DAYS OTHER PARTS WERE DAMAGED. NLM

Feb 2, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. NLM

Jan 28, 2001 Wheels

AFTER HAVING BALL JOINT REPLACED BY MIDAS MUFFLER, A DEFECTIVE BOLT ON MY VEHICLE CAUSED THE WHEEL TO DISENGAGE AND CV BOOT CAME OUT. IF THIS OCCURRED AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. THE OCCUPANTS WOULD OF BEEN SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED. *AK

Jan 28, 2001 Steering

STEERING RACK WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS MODEL HAS HAD A HISTORY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING RACKS.*AK

Jan 28, 2001 Wheels

AFTER HAVING BALL JOINT REPLACED BY MIDAS MUFFLER, A DEFECTIVE BOLT ON MY VEHICLE CAUSED THE WHEEL TO DISENGAGE AND CV BOOT CAME OUT. IF THIS OCCURRED AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. THE OCCUPANTS WOULD OF BEEN SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED. *AK

Jan 28, 2001 Steering

STEERING RACK WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS MODEL HAS HAD A HISTORY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING RACKS.*AK

Jan 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES AND BACK BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FAILED, VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. ROTORS/CALIPERS/ DRUMS SHOE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE. ALSO, RADIATOR/ OIL PAN, AND STEERING POWER ASSIST: HOSE: FLUID WERE LEAKING. AND DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THEM. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT BRAKES AND BACK BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FAILED, VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. ROTORS/CALIPERS/ DRUMS SHOE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE. ALSO, RADIATOR/ OIL PAN, AND STEERING POWER ASSIST: HOSE: FLUID WERE LEAKING. AND DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THEM. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Steering

FRONT BRAKES AND BACK BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FAILED, VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. ROTORS/CALIPERS/ DRUMS SHOE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE. ALSO, RADIATOR/ OIL PAN, AND STEERING POWER ASSIST: HOSE: FLUID WERE LEAKING. AND DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THEM. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT BRAKES AND BACK BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FAILED, VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. ROTORS/CALIPERS/ DRUMS SHOE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE. ALSO, RADIATOR/ OIL PAN, AND STEERING POWER ASSIST: HOSE: FLUID WERE LEAKING. AND DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THEM. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES AND BACK BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FAILED, VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. ROTORS/CALIPERS/ DRUMS SHOE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE. ALSO, RADIATOR/ OIL PAN, AND STEERING POWER ASSIST: HOSE: FLUID WERE LEAKING. AND DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THEM. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES AND BACK BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FAILED, VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. ROTORS/CALIPERS/ DRUMS SHOE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE. ALSO, RADIATOR/ OIL PAN, AND STEERING POWER ASSIST: HOSE: FLUID WERE LEAKING. AND DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THEM. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT BRAKES AND BACK BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FAILED, VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. ROTORS/CALIPERS/ DRUMS SHOE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE. ALSO, RADIATOR/ OIL PAN, AND STEERING POWER ASSIST: HOSE: FLUID WERE LEAKING. AND DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THEM. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Steering

FRONT BRAKES AND BACK BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FAILED, VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. ROTORS/CALIPERS/ DRUMS SHOE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE. ALSO, RADIATOR/ OIL PAN, AND STEERING POWER ASSIST: HOSE: FLUID WERE LEAKING. AND DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THEM. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT BRAKES AND BACK BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FAILED, VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. ROTORS/CALIPERS/ DRUMS SHOE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE. ALSO, RADIATOR/ OIL PAN, AND STEERING POWER ASSIST: HOSE: FLUID WERE LEAKING. AND DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THEM. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES AND BACK BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FAILED, VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. ROTORS/CALIPERS/ DRUMS SHOE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE. ALSO, RADIATOR/ OIL PAN, AND STEERING POWER ASSIST: HOSE: FLUID WERE LEAKING. AND DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THEM. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SUDDENLY SOMETHING INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, AND CAR WAS STUCK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. STEERING BELT BROKE AND A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP THAT WAS WHY STEERING COLUMN WOULDN'T MOVE. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SUDDENLY SOMETHING INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, AND CAR WAS STUCK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. STEERING BELT BROKE AND A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP THAT WAS WHY STEERING COLUMN WOULDN'T MOVE. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SUDDENLY SOMETHING INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, AND CAR WAS STUCK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. STEERING BELT BROKE AND A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP THAT WAS WHY STEERING COLUMN WOULDN'T MOVE. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SUDDENLY SOMETHING INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, AND CAR WAS STUCK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. STEERING BELT BROKE AND A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP THAT WAS WHY STEERING COLUMN WOULDN'T MOVE. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SUDDENLY SOMETHING INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, AND CAR WAS STUCK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. STEERING BELT BROKE AND A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP THAT WAS WHY STEERING COLUMN WOULDN'T MOVE. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SUDDENLY SOMETHING INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, AND CAR WAS STUCK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. STEERING BELT BROKE AND A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP THAT WAS WHY STEERING COLUMN WOULDN'T MOVE. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE TIE ROD SNAPPED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, THE CAR TURNED INTO A CURB AND STOPPED. NLM

Jan 9, 2001 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE TIE ROD SNAPPED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, THE CAR TURNED INTO A CURB AND STOPPED. NLM

Jan 9, 2001 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE TIE ROD SNAPPED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, THE CAR TURNED INTO A CURB AND STOPPED. NLM

Jan 9, 2001 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE TIE ROD SNAPPED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, THE CAR TURNED INTO A CURB AND STOPPED. NLM

Dec 13, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 13, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CV JOINTS AND BOOTS, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Dec 5, 2000 Power Train

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CV JOINTS AND BOOTS, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Dec 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CV JOINTS AND BOOTS, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Dec 5, 2000 Power Train

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CV JOINTS AND BOOTS, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Dec 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SERIOUS DEFECTS WITH THE 3.8 LITER HEAD GASKETS AND THE AXODE TRANSMISSION, CONSUMER HAS FILED A CLAIM IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT. *MJS

Dec 1, 2000 Power Train

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SERIOUS DEFECTS WITH THE 3.8 LITER HEAD GASKETS AND THE AXODE TRANSMISSION, CONSUMER HAS FILED A CLAIM IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT. *MJS

Dec 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SERIOUS DEFECTS WITH THE 3.8 LITER HEAD GASKETS AND THE AXODE TRANSMISSION, CONSUMER HAS FILED A CLAIM IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT. *MJS

Dec 1, 2000 Power Train

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SERIOUS DEFECTS WITH THE 3.8 LITER HEAD GASKETS AND THE AXODE TRANSMISSION, CONSUMER HAS FILED A CLAIM IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT. *MJS

Nov 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. THIS CAUSED THERMOSTAT TO BURN OUT. ALSO, HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. SMOKE WOULD BE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THAT ENGINE & HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. THIS CAUSED THERMOSTAT TO BURN OUT. ALSO, HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. SMOKE WOULD BE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THAT ENGINE & HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. THIS CAUSED THERMOSTAT TO BURN OUT. ALSO, HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. SMOKE WOULD BE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THAT ENGINE & HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. THIS CAUSED THERMOSTAT TO BURN OUT. ALSO, HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. SMOKE WOULD BE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THAT ENGINE & HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE FLAWED IGNITION MODULE (TFI). *MJS

Nov 27, 2000 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE FLAWED IGNITION MODULE (TFI). *MJS

Nov 21, 2000 Visibility

REAR WINDOW WIPER SWITCH IF LEFT ON WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, WOULD RUN BATTERY DOWN. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR HAS TO BE SET IN A CERTAIN POSTION TO WORK. CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR A CALL FROM DEALER.*AK

Nov 21, 2000 Visibility

REAR WINDOW WIPER SWITCH IF LEFT ON WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, WOULD RUN BATTERY DOWN. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR HAS TO BE SET IN A CERTAIN POSTION TO WORK. CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR A CALL FROM DEALER.*AK

Nov 21, 2000 Visibility

REAR WINDOW WIPER SWITCH IF LEFT ON WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, WOULD RUN BATTERY DOWN. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR HAS TO BE SET IN A CERTAIN POSTION TO WORK. CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR A CALL FROM DEALER.*AK

Nov 21, 2000 Visibility

REAR WINDOW WIPER SWITCH IF LEFT ON WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, WOULD RUN BATTERY DOWN. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR HAS TO BE SET IN A CERTAIN POSTION TO WORK. CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR A CALL FROM DEALER.*AK

Nov 9, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 9, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 8, 2000 Power Train

IN APRIL 1998, OUR 1991 FORD TAURUS STATION WAGON'S TRANSMISSION FAILED DESPITE HAVING ONLY 61,518 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. WE INCURRED OVER $2,100 IN EXPENSES REPAIRING THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WAS THEN OUT OF WARRANTY. OUR TRANSMISSION SHOP TOLD US THAT THIS CAR SUFFERED FROM A DESIGN DEFECT, IN ...

Nov 8, 2000 Power Train

IN APRIL 1998, OUR 1991 FORD TAURUS STATION WAGON'S TRANSMISSION FAILED DESPITE HAVING ONLY 61,518 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. WE INCURRED OVER $2,100 IN EXPENSES REPAIRING THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WAS THEN OUT OF WARRANTY. OUR TRANSMISSION SHOP TOLD US THAT THIS CAR SUFFERED FROM A DESIGN DEFECT, IN ...

Nov 3, 2000 Power Train

I WAS ABOUT 75 MILES FROM HOME TRAVELING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 87 @65 MPH.I HAD PASSED A SEMI. AND PULLED BACK INTO THE RIGHT LANE. THE TAURUS SHUDDERED AND SHOOK AND IMMEDIATELY DROPPED TO 45 MPH. I PUT ON THE 4WAY FLASHERS AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED AAA AND HAD TO BE FLA...

Nov 3, 2000 Power Train

I WAS ABOUT 75 MILES FROM HOME TRAVELING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 87 @65 MPH.I HAD PASSED A SEMI. AND PULLED BACK INTO THE RIGHT LANE. THE TAURUS SHUDDERED AND SHOOK AND IMMEDIATELY DROPPED TO 45 MPH. I PUT ON THE 4WAY FLASHERS AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED AAA AND HAD TO BE FLA...

Oct 31, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED BY LUBE TUBES PARTS WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY UNDER RECALL, CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. NLM

Oct 31, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED BY LUBE TUBES PARTS WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY UNDER RECALL, CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. NLM

Oct 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING , MOSTLY IN THE SUMMER . MECHANIC HAS SERVICED VECHICLE , CHANGED STARTER, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING , MOSTLY IN THE SUMMER . MECHANIC HAS SERVICED VECHICLE , CHANGED STARTER, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD ENGINE GASKET. ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 150,000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING , MOSTLY IN THE SUMMER . MECHANIC HAS SERVICED VECHICLE , CHANGED STARTER, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING , MOSTLY IN THE SUMMER . MECHANIC HAS SERVICED VECHICLE , CHANGED STARTER, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD ENGINE GASKET. ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 150,000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES (NO MAKE OR SIZE) EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR. *SLC

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES (NO MAKE OR SIZE) EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR. *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Power Train

THIS CAR DEVELOPED TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE UPON SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR AT 112000 MILES. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO GET THE TRANSMISSION FIXED, IT BLEW A HEAD GASKET. THIS CAR IS A LEMON & FORD SHOULD TOTALLY RECALL IT. THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER FORD TAURUS VICTIMS OUT THERE. YOU SHOULD LOOK UP THE FORDT...

Oct 11, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 11, 2000 Electrical System

CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. WILL START AGAIN WHEN COOLED OFF. DANGEROUS!! CANNOT LOCATE PART ANYWHERE. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LOCATE THE PART FOR THE PAST 2 WEEKS. WHEN I CALLED A FORD DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME "YOUR SCREWED."*AK

Oct 11, 2000 Power Train

THIS CAR DEVELOPED TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE UPON SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR AT 112000 MILES. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO GET THE TRANSMISSION FIXED, IT BLEW A HEAD GASKET. THIS CAR IS A LEMON & FORD SHOULD TOTALLY RECALL IT. THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER FORD TAURUS VICTIMS OUT THERE. YOU SHOULD LOOK UP THE FORDT...

Oct 11, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 11, 2000 Electrical System

CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. WILL START AGAIN WHEN COOLED OFF. DANGEROUS!! CANNOT LOCATE PART ANYWHERE. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LOCATE THE PART FOR THE PAST 2 WEEKS. WHEN I CALLED A FORD DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME "YOUR SCREWED."*AK

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

2 TIRES WITH PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 9 MONTHS. THIRD TIRE SUFFERED COMPLETE, VIOLENT TREAD SEPARATION AT FREEWAY SPEED. DAMAGED WHEEL WELL AND BUMPER. TRIPPED FUEL EMERGENCY CUTOFF DUE TO VIOLENT SEPARATION. CONTROL OF VEHICLE NOT LOST, BUT SURE SCARED THE KIDS. 3 OF 4 COOPER TI...

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

2 TIRES WITH PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 9 MONTHS. THIRD TIRE SUFFERED COMPLETE, VIOLENT TREAD SEPARATION AT FREEWAY SPEED. DAMAGED WHEEL WELL AND BUMPER. TRIPPED FUEL EMERGENCY CUTOFF DUE TO VIOLENT SEPARATION. CONTROL OF VEHICLE NOT LOST, BUT SURE SCARED THE KIDS. 3 OF 4 COOPER TI...

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, COOPER GUARDMENS #SCR TIRE P205/70R14 LPLIT ALL THE DOWN ON THE SIDEWALL ON, TIRES WERE PURCHASED FROM SEARS, DOT PLT9FEKR136. *SLC

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, COOPER GUARDMENS #SCR TIRE P205/70R14 LPLIT ALL THE DOWN ON THE SIDEWALL ON, TIRES WERE PURCHASED FROM SEARS, DOT PLT9FEKR136. *SLC

Sep 16, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKING A CODE. FORD WANTS $600. TO REPAIR A REAR SENSOR. AIR BAG WILL NOT ACTIVATE IN A CRASH UNTIL THIS EXCESSIVE REPAIR AMOUNT IS PAID TO REPAIR. WE NEED HELP WITH THIS SAFETY ITEM, PLEASE.

Sep 16, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKING A CODE. FORD WANTS $600. TO REPAIR A REAR SENSOR. AIR BAG WILL NOT ACTIVATE IN A CRASH UNTIL THIS EXCESSIVE REPAIR AMOUNT IS PAID TO REPAIR. WE NEED HELP WITH THIS SAFETY ITEM, PLEASE.

Aug 31, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AMPLIFIER FOR CRUISE CONTROL HAS BECAME DEFECTIVE, CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO STICK TO FLOOR AT VARIOUS TIMES UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSUMER MUST SHUTDOWN VEHICLE, AND TURN OFF THE IGINTION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. ONCE VEHICLE IS RESTARTED PEDAL WILL RELEASE ITSELF. DEALER DISCONNECTED THE AMPLIFIER AND CRUISE C...

Aug 31, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AMPLIFIER FOR CRUISE CONTROL HAS BECAME DEFECTIVE, CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO STICK TO FLOOR AT VARIOUS TIMES UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSUMER MUST SHUTDOWN VEHICLE, AND TURN OFF THE IGINTION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. ONCE VEHICLE IS RESTARTED PEDAL WILL RELEASE ITSELF. DEALER DISCONNECTED THE AMPLIFIER AND CRUISE C...

Aug 31, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AMPLIFIER FOR CRUISE CONTROL HAS BECAME DEFECTIVE, CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO STICK TO FLOOR AT VARIOUS TIMES UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSUMER MUST SHUTDOWN VEHICLE, AND TURN OFF THE IGINTION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. ONCE VEHICLE IS RESTARTED PEDAL WILL RELEASE ITSELF. DEALER DISCONNECTED THE AMPLIFIER AND CRUISE C...

Aug 31, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AMPLIFIER FOR CRUISE CONTROL HAS BECAME DEFECTIVE, CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO STICK TO FLOOR AT VARIOUS TIMES UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSUMER MUST SHUTDOWN VEHICLE, AND TURN OFF THE IGINTION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. ONCE VEHICLE IS RESTARTED PEDAL WILL RELEASE ITSELF. DEALER DISCONNECTED THE AMPLIFIER AND CRUISE C...

Aug 30, 2000 Tires

OUR FIRESTONE TIRES FAILED IN EXACTLY THE SAME WAY AS THE CURRENTLY RECALLED TIRES. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE 210 FWY IN PASADENA AFTER AN HOUR-LONG DRIVE ON A HOT DAY IN SEPT. OUR TIRE "EXPLODED" IN AN UNUSUAL WAY: THE TREAD SIMPLY CAME DETACHED FROM THE TIRE. IT WAS NOT A "BLOW-OUT" I...

Aug 30, 2000 Tires

OUR FIRESTONE TIRES FAILED IN EXACTLY THE SAME WAY AS THE CURRENTLY RECALLED TIRES. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE 210 FWY IN PASADENA AFTER AN HOUR-LONG DRIVE ON A HOT DAY IN SEPT. OUR TIRE "EXPLODED" IN AN UNUSUAL WAY: THE TREAD SIMPLY CAME DETACHED FROM THE TIRE. IT WAS NOT A "BLOW-OUT" I...

Aug 29, 2000 Wheels

THE WHEEL MELTED IN A MANNER THAT CAUSED IT TO COME OFF THE AXLE; THE RETAINING WHEEL NUTS WERE COMPLETELY BYPASSED AND TOTALLY INEFFECTIVE. HAD MY SON BEEN ON THE FREEWAY.... PROBABLE SERIOUS INJURY TO HIMSELF AND OTHERS. K&S SERVICEMAN SAID HE HAD SEEN EVEN WORSE SITUATIONS WITH MELTDOWNS OF WHEE...

Aug 29, 2000 Wheels

THE WHEEL MELTED IN A MANNER THAT CAUSED IT TO COME OFF THE AXLE; THE RETAINING WHEEL NUTS WERE COMPLETELY BYPASSED AND TOTALLY INEFFECTIVE. HAD MY SON BEEN ON THE FREEWAY.... PROBABLE SERIOUS INJURY TO HIMSELF AND OTHERS. K&S SERVICEMAN SAID HE HAD SEEN EVEN WORSE SITUATIONS WITH MELTDOWNS OF WHEE...

Aug 17, 2000 Power Train

I AM REPORTING MY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BECAUSE I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE, THAT HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE 1991 TRANSMISSIONS IN FORD'S WERE"KNOWN TO BE BAD" . I AM A SINGLE INCOME PERSON WITH 3 KIDS. I PAID SOMEONE $1200 TO FIX MY TRANSSMISSION. I DROVE IT LESS THAN 1 WEEEK AND IT WEN...

Aug 17, 2000 Power Train

I AM REPORTING MY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BECAUSE I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE, THAT HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE 1991 TRANSMISSIONS IN FORD'S WERE"KNOWN TO BE BAD" . I AM A SINGLE INCOME PERSON WITH 3 KIDS. I PAID SOMEONE $1200 TO FIX MY TRANSSMISSION. I DROVE IT LESS THAN 1 WEEEK AND IT WEN...

Aug 11, 2000 Power Train

MY DAUTHER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 M.P.H. AND THE TRANSMATION WENT OUT. IT GAVE NO SINE OF IT GOING OUT. SHE WAS BARALY ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHER CARS *AK

Aug 11, 2000 Power Train

MY DAUTHER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 M.P.H. AND THE TRANSMATION WENT OUT. IT GAVE NO SINE OF IT GOING OUT. SHE WAS BARALY ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHER CARS *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED MAY OF 1999, AND ON 9TH OF AUGUST VEHICLE STARTED TO MISS. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, TRANSMISSION WAS TOTALLY GONE. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED MAY OF 1999, AND ON 9TH OF AUGUST VEHICLE STARTED TO MISS. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, TRANSMISSION WAS TOTALLY GONE. *AK

Jul 5, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WENT TO PULL UP TO A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP IT POPS OUT OF GEAR TO NEUTRAL. HAVE TO REVERSE THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO PUT IT BACK IN GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PISTON IS BAD IN THE TRANSMISSION, AND THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO ...

Jul 5, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WENT TO PULL UP TO A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP IT POPS OUT OF GEAR TO NEUTRAL. HAVE TO REVERSE THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO PUT IT BACK IN GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PISTON IS BAD IN THE TRANSMISSION, AND THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO ...

Jul 3, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE REQUIRES NEW CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ON THE TRANSMISSION. *MJS

Jul 3, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE REQUIRES NEW CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ON THE TRANSMISSION. *MJS

Jun 16, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION AT A STOP RUMBLES CAR TREMENDOUSLY AND CAUSES ENGINE TO RACE THEN AS GAS IS APPLIED , CAR SLIPS THEN TAKES OFF, THEN COMES OUT OF GEAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM .PLEASE INFORM ME IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS CARS TRAMISSION.ON THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS CAR, THE...

Jun 16, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION AT A STOP RUMBLES CAR TREMENDOUSLY AND CAUSES ENGINE TO RACE THEN AS GAS IS APPLIED , CAR SLIPS THEN TAKES OFF, THEN COMES OUT OF GEAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM .PLEASE INFORM ME IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS CARS TRAMISSION.ON THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS CAR, THE...

Jun 16, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION AT A STOP RUMBLES CAR TREMENDOUSLY AND CAUSES ENGINE TO RACE THEN AS GAS IS APPLIED , CAR SLIPS THEN TAKES OFF, THEN COMES OUT OF GEAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM .PLEASE INFORM ME IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS CARS TRAMISSION.ON THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS CAR, THE...

Jun 16, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION AT A STOP RUMBLES CAR TREMENDOUSLY AND CAUSES ENGINE TO RACE THEN AS GAS IS APPLIED , CAR SLIPS THEN TAKES OFF, THEN COMES OUT OF GEAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM .PLEASE INFORM ME IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS CARS TRAMISSION.ON THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS CAR, THE...

Jun 1, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN PARKING LOT TRAVELING 8MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING FROM THE WEST AND TRAVELING ABOUT 25-35MPH, WAS TAKING A SHORT CUT THROUGH THE PARKING LOT FROM A BUSY STREET, AND HIT CONSUMER ON THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 1, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN PARKING LOT TRAVELING 8MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING FROM THE WEST AND TRAVELING ABOUT 25-35MPH, WAS TAKING A SHORT CUT THROUGH THE PARKING LOT FROM A BUSY STREET, AND HIT CONSUMER ON THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

May 30, 2000 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. NLM

May 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. NLM

May 30, 2000 Suspension

STABILIZER PINS FAILED. NLM

May 30, 2000 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. NLM

May 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. NLM

May 30, 2000 Suspension

STABILIZER PINS FAILED. NLM

May 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE LINE IN THE RIGHT REAR FENDER WELL DEVELOPED AN OBSTRUCTION AT THE POINT WHERE AN INTERMEDIATE CLAMP IS INSTALLED TO SECURE IT TO THE STRUT. THIS CAUSED IT TO ACT AS A CHECK VALVE, THEREBY NOT RELEASING THE CALIPER, WHICH CAUSED IT TO OVERHEAT AND SET THE RUBBER COMPONENTS, WHEEL ...

May 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE LINE IN THE RIGHT REAR FENDER WELL DEVELOPED AN OBSTRUCTION AT THE POINT WHERE AN INTERMEDIATE CLAMP IS INSTALLED TO SECURE IT TO THE STRUT. THIS CAUSED IT TO ACT AS A CHECK VALVE, THEREBY NOT RELEASING THE CALIPER, WHICH CAUSED IT TO OVERHEAT AND SET THE RUBBER COMPONENTS, WHEEL ...

Apr 26, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THIS YEAR CAR HAS EXPERIENCED MANY PROBLEMS AND FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS. THEY SHOULD JUST TAKE CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS AND ADMIT THIS WAS A BAD YEAR FOR THE TAURUS AND PAY FOR THE REPAIRS BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS SERIOUSLY HURT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THIS YEAR CAR HAS EXPERIENCED MANY PROBLEMS AND FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS. THEY SHOULD JUST TAKE CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS AND ADMIT THIS WAS A BAD YEAR FOR THE TAURUS AND PAY FOR THE REPAIRS BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS SERIOUSLY HURT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Apr 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Apr 10, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND SLIDING WHEN DRIVING. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND SLIDING WHEN DRIVING. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Equipment

MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Air Bags

MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Visibility

MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Suspension

MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Suspension

MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Equipment

MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Air Bags

MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Visibility

MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Suspension

MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Suspension

MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD CLAIMS NOTHING WRONG WITH 3.8 L HEAD GASKETS AND IT IS OK TO SELL JUNK! *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 3.8 LITER FORD ENGINE IS FOR PREMATURE HEADGASKET FAILURE. I CONTACTED FORD IN WRITING ASKING TO BE REIMBURSED BUT THAT WAS REJECTED. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD CLAIMS NOTHING WRONG WITH 3.8 L HEAD GASKETS AND IT IS OK TO SELL JUNK! *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 3.8 LITER FORD ENGINE IS FOR PREMATURE HEADGASKET FAILURE. I CONTACTED FORD IN WRITING ASKING TO BE REIMBURSED BUT THAT WAS REJECTED. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD KNOWS THIS TO BE A PRODUCT FAILURE ON THEIR 3.8L ENGINES....THEY ARE REFUNDING 93/94/95 MODELS FOR GASKET REPLACEMENT AND OR TOTAL ENGINE REPAIRS. BECAUSE THIS IS A RETIRED PERSON THAT PUT FEW MILES ON THE CAR ANNUALLY THE EST. GASKET FAILURE FORD SAYS AT 65,000 MILES WAS NOT REACHED UNTIL NOW...

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD KNOWS THIS TO BE A PRODUCT FAILURE ON THEIR 3.8L ENGINES....THEY ARE REFUNDING 93/94/95 MODELS FOR GASKET REPLACEMENT AND OR TOTAL ENGINE REPAIRS. BECAUSE THIS IS A RETIRED PERSON THAT PUT FEW MILES ON THE CAR ANNUALLY THE EST. GASKET FAILURE FORD SAYS AT 65,000 MILES WAS NOT REACHED UNTIL NOW...

Mar 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MY 3.8L ENGINE, WHICH FORD HAS HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH, THE HEAD GASKET BLEW, WHICH I BELIEVE LED TO BOTH MY ENGINE FREEZING UP AND A RAPID BREAKDOWN OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, ENDING IN A REPAIR BILL CLOSE TO $1,800.

Mar 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MY 3.8L ENGINE, WHICH FORD HAS HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH, THE HEAD GASKET BLEW, WHICH I BELIEVE LED TO BOTH MY ENGINE FREEZING UP AND A RAPID BREAKDOWN OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, ENDING IN A REPAIR BILL CLOSE TO $1,800.

Mar 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MY 3.8L ENGINE, WHICH FORD HAS HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH, THE HEAD GASKET BLEW, WHICH I BELIEVE LED TO BOTH MY ENGINE FREEZING UP AND A RAPID BREAKDOWN OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, ENDING IN A REPAIR BILL CLOSE TO $1,800.

Mar 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MY 3.8L ENGINE, WHICH FORD HAS HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH, THE HEAD GASKET BLEW, WHICH I BELIEVE LED TO BOTH MY ENGINE FREEZING UP AND A RAPID BREAKDOWN OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, ENDING IN A REPAIR BILL CLOSE TO $1,800.

Mar 1, 2000 Steering Fire

CAR WAS PARKED FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING HOSE THAT CAUSED SMOKE TO COME INTO THE CAR. CONSUMER CLIMBED UNDER THE CAR WHILE SOMEONE ELSE TURNED THE WHEEL AND A FLAMES SPARKED, CAUSING A FIRE. CAR WAS TOTALLED. *AK *ML

Mar 1, 2000 Steering Fire

CAR WAS PARKED FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING HOSE THAT CAUSED SMOKE TO COME INTO THE CAR. CONSUMER CLIMBED UNDER THE CAR WHILE SOMEONE ELSE TURNED THE WHEEL AND A FLAMES SPARKED, CAUSING A FIRE. CAR WAS TOTALLED. *AK *ML

Feb 17, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, INNER TIE ROD END FRACTURED AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT OF BALL JOINT TO TIE ROD, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND RUPTURE OF FUEL LINE RESULTING IN A MASSIVE FUEL LEAK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP AND REPAIRED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACT...

Feb 17, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, INNER TIE ROD END FRACTURED AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT OF BALL JOINT TO TIE ROD, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND RUPTURE OF FUEL LINE RESULTING IN A MASSIVE FUEL LEAK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP AND REPAIRED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACT...

Feb 2, 2000 Suspension

REAR SHOCK TOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS RUSTED ON SEAM, WHERE THE TOP PLATE IS MOUNTED TO THE HOUSING. OWNER NOTICED THIS WHEN LOOKING IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO FORD MOTOR CO. BECAUSE THE RUST HAD NOT DAMAGED THE SPOT WELDS, THE HOUSING ASSEMBLY WAS STILL STRUCTURALLY SOUND. D...

Feb 2, 2000 Suspension

REAR SHOCK TOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS RUSTED ON SEAM, WHERE THE TOP PLATE IS MOUNTED TO THE HOUSING. OWNER NOTICED THIS WHEN LOOKING IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO FORD MOTOR CO. BECAUSE THE RUST HAD NOT DAMAGED THE SPOT WELDS, THE HOUSING ASSEMBLY WAS STILL STRUCTURALLY SOUND. D...

Feb 1, 2000 Power Train

I PULLED INTO TRAFFIC AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T HOLD SECOND GEAR--IT WOULDN'T GO INTO ANY OTHER GEAR EITHER. IF I TAKE OFF IN MANUAL LOW--ACCELERATE AND DROP IT INTO DRIVE IT WILL GO USUALLY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT IN 1996 AND THIS HAPPENED AGAIN IN 1998. I HAVEN'T BEEN FINANCIALLY ABL...

Feb 1, 2000 Power Train

I PULLED INTO TRAFFIC AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T HOLD SECOND GEAR--IT WOULDN'T GO INTO ANY OTHER GEAR EITHER. IF I TAKE OFF IN MANUAL LOW--ACCELERATE AND DROP IT INTO DRIVE IT WILL GO USUALLY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT IN 1996 AND THIS HAPPENED AGAIN IN 1998. I HAVEN'T BEEN FINANCIALLY ABL...

Jan 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER WERE CHANGED AT 25000 AND 45000 MILES. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER WERE CHANGED AT 25000 AND 45000 MILES. *AK

Jan 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN WARM WEATHER WITH TEMPARATURES ABOVE 75 DEGREES, CONSUMER WOULD REMOVE FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND APPLY TO THE GAS PEDAL, HOWEVER VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE UNLESS THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED HARD, DEALER THOUGHT THE PROBLEM TO BE A FAULTY SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, AFTER ...

Jan 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN WARM WEATHER WITH TEMPARATURES ABOVE 75 DEGREES, CONSUMER WOULD REMOVE FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND APPLY TO THE GAS PEDAL, HOWEVER VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE UNLESS THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED HARD, DEALER THOUGHT THE PROBLEM TO BE A FAULTY SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, AFTER ...

Dec 21, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 25 OR MORE MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 25 OR MORE MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Dec 17, 1999 Power Train

PROBLEM IS TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, WHICH FROM TALKING WITH OTHER OWNERS, AND TRANSMISSION MECHANICS HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE 1991 FORD TAURUS , LINCOLN TRANSMISSIONS DUE TO INTERNAL DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS WHICH SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER BUT WHEN CONTACTED SAY THERE IS NO PROBLEM AND ...

Dec 17, 1999 Power Train

PROBLEM IS TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, WHICH FROM TALKING WITH OTHER OWNERS, AND TRANSMISSION MECHANICS HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE 1991 FORD TAURUS , LINCOLN TRANSMISSIONS DUE TO INTERNAL DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS WHICH SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER BUT WHEN CONTACTED SAY THERE IS NO PROBLEM AND ...

Dec 16, 1999 Suspension

FRONT CARRIAGE SUPPORT BUSHING FAILED, CAUSING THE STEERING ERRATIC AND THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL. YH

Dec 16, 1999 Tires

TIRES FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Visibility

R & R HEATER HOSE. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN GASKET FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GASKET AND FILTER FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Power Train

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AFTER RECALL (93M84) REPAIR FOR ERRATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED AND POSSITIVE BATTERY CABLE SHREDDED AND WORN OUT. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED AND POSSITIVE BATTERY CABLE SHREDDED AND WORN OUT. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Electrical System

WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Steering

TIE ROD END FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGO SENSOR AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGO SENSOR AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

EFC RESET THROTTLE FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Suspension

FRONT CARRIAGE SUPPORT BUSHING FAILED, CAUSING THE STEERING ERRATIC AND THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL. YH

Dec 16, 1999 Tires

TIRES FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Visibility

R & R HEATER HOSE. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN GASKET FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GASKET AND FILTER FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Power Train

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AFTER RECALL (93M84) REPAIR FOR ERRATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED AND POSSITIVE BATTERY CABLE SHREDDED AND WORN OUT. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED AND POSSITIVE BATTERY CABLE SHREDDED AND WORN OUT. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Electrical System

WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Steering

TIE ROD END FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGO SENSOR AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGO SENSOR AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED. NLM

Dec 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

EFC RESET THROTTLE FAILED. NLM

Dec 9, 1999 Power Train

I TOOK CAR TO LOCAL FORD DEALER JIM CLICK 520-747-2000 6420 EAST 22ND ST TUCSON AZ. 85710 FOR LEAKING TRANSMISSION. SERVICE TECH FOUND 6 MISSING CASE BOLTS FROM PREV REPAIR WHEN TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY FORD UNDER MANDATORY RECALL. FORD NOT WILLING TO COMPENSATE ME FOR REPAIRS OF $600 FOR THE...

Dec 9, 1999 Power Train

I TOOK CAR TO LOCAL FORD DEALER JIM CLICK 520-747-2000 6420 EAST 22ND ST TUCSON AZ. 85710 FOR LEAKING TRANSMISSION. SERVICE TECH FOUND 6 MISSING CASE BOLTS FROM PREV REPAIR WHEN TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY FORD UNDER MANDATORY RECALL. FORD NOT WILLING TO COMPENSATE ME FOR REPAIRS OF $600 FOR THE...

Nov 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOLD BY FORD MECHANICS THAT THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE 3.8 (ALSO IN OTHER MODELS) FROM 1991 ON..FORD ONLY COVERED 1994-95 TAURUS . FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE REFUSED TO GIVE ME ANY INFO ON THE PROBLEMS THEY HAVE WITH THE 3.8 NO WOULD THEY GIVE ME A PHONE NUMBER TO APPEAL BASED ON INFORMATION I...

Nov 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOLD BY FORD MECHANICS THAT THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE 3.8 (ALSO IN OTHER MODELS) FROM 1991 ON..FORD ONLY COVERED 1994-95 TAURUS . FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE REFUSED TO GIVE ME ANY INFO ON THE PROBLEMS THEY HAVE WITH THE 3.8 NO WOULD THEY GIVE ME A PHONE NUMBER TO APPEAL BASED ON INFORMATION I...

Nov 24, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY CAN'T PIN POINT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY CAN'T PIN POINT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD DIE OUT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT BUT VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO MOVE. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP/JERK FORWARD. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD DIE OUT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT BUT VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO MOVE. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP/JERK FORWARD. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE SPEED CONTROL VALVE BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REV UP TO A HIGH SPEED, BREAKING FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, HITTING INSIDE OF HOOD AND DENTING IT. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IDLE SPEED CONTROL VALVE BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REV UP TO A HIGH SPEED, BREAKING FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, HITTING INSIDE OF HOOD AND DENTING IT. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE SPEED CONTROL VALVE BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REV UP TO A HIGH SPEED, BREAKING FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, HITTING INSIDE OF HOOD AND DENTING IT. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IDLE SPEED CONTROL VALVE BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REV UP TO A HIGH SPEED, BREAKING FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, HITTING INSIDE OF HOOD AND DENTING IT. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE. A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICL., HOWEVER ,THE MILEAGE HAS BEEN EXCEEDED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Nov 15, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE. A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICL., HOWEVER ,THE MILEAGE HAS BEEN EXCEEDED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Nov 10, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON A LITTLE COUNTRY ROAD, GOING UP A SLIGHT HILL, VEHICLE WENT OUT OF GEAR. MOTOR WAS RACING. CONTACTED DEALER ,VEHICLE IS THERE NOW. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON A LITTLE COUNTRY ROAD, GOING UP A SLIGHT HILL, VEHICLE WENT OUT OF GEAR. MOTOR WAS RACING. CONTACTED DEALER ,VEHICLE IS THERE NOW. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Steering

CONSUMER LOSES STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT OR PARKING. STEERING WILL JUST LOCK. IF CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN AND MAY MAKE A 360 DEGREE BECAUSE CAR WILL NOT TURN, THIS COULD HURT SOMEONE. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Steering

CONSUMER LOSES STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT OR PARKING. STEERING WILL JUST LOCK. IF CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN AND MAY MAKE A 360 DEGREE BECAUSE CAR WILL NOT TURN, THIS COULD HURT SOMEONE. *AK

Nov 2, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Nov 2, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY

Nov 2, 1999 Equipment

NO SUMMARY

Nov 2, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Nov 2, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY

Nov 2, 1999 Equipment

NO SUMMARY

Nov 1, 1999 Wheels Crash

WHILE DRIVIG ALONG ON THE HIGHWAY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND SLAMMED INTO A GUARDRAIL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 1, 1999 Wheels Crash

WHILE DRIVIG ALONG ON THE HIGHWAY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND SLAMMED INTO A GUARDRAIL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

BRAKES WILL LOCK AT RANDOM (USUALLY WHEN HOT), POWER ASSIT BLEW OUT HIGH PRESSURE LINE CONNECTION

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES WILL LOCK AT RANDOM (USUALLY WHEN HOT), POWER ASSIT BLEW OUT HIGH PRESSURE LINE CONNECTION

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

BRAKES WILL LOCK AT RANDOM (USUALLY WHEN HOT), POWER ASSIT BLEW OUT HIGH PRESSURE LINE CONNECTION

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES WILL LOCK AT RANDOM (USUALLY WHEN HOT), POWER ASSIT BLEW OUT HIGH PRESSURE LINE CONNECTION

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTOR IS RACING. ALSO, THERE IS SOME KNOCKING AND RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER HAD THE SUBFRAME REPLACED. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTOR IS RACING. ALSO, THERE IS SOME KNOCKING AND RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER HAD THE SUBFRAME REPLACED. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Structure

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTOR IS RACING. ALSO, THERE IS SOME KNOCKING AND RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER HAD THE SUBFRAME REPLACED. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTOR IS RACING. ALSO, THERE IS SOME KNOCKING AND RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER HAD THE SUBFRAME REPLACED. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTOR IS RACING. ALSO, THERE IS SOME KNOCKING AND RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER HAD THE SUBFRAME REPLACED. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Structure

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTOR IS RACING. ALSO, THERE IS SOME KNOCKING AND RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER HAD THE SUBFRAME REPLACED. *AK

Oct 22, 1999 Structure Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE SUBFRAME DROP FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE CAUSING NO STEERING ABILITY WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE HITTING A POLE. *YC

Oct 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DESIGENERATED AT 89,500 MILES

Oct 22, 1999 Structure Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE SUBFRAME DROP FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE CAUSING NO STEERING ABILITY WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE HITTING A POLE. *YC

Oct 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DESIGENERATED AT 89,500 MILES

Oct 19, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER WAS SENT RECALL NOTICE 98V323. CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, AND REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER WAS SENT RECALL NOTICE 98V323. CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, AND REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Power Train

GRINDING SOUND WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING. STOPPED VEHICLE TO INSPECT, UNABLE TO SHIFT GEAR. REPAIRMAN INSPECTED AND INFORMED CONSUME RTHAT TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER LEARNED OF A MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY OF 6 YEARS AND 60,000 MILE. DEALER / MFR. REFUSED ...

Oct 15, 1999 Power Train

GRINDING SOUND WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING. STOPPED VEHICLE TO INSPECT, UNABLE TO SHIFT GEAR. REPAIRMAN INSPECTED AND INFORMED CONSUME RTHAT TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER LEARNED OF A MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY OF 6 YEARS AND 60,000 MILE. DEALER / MFR. REFUSED ...

Oct 8, 1999 Unknown Or Other

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CODE 5, DEALER ESTIMATES $200-$400 TO FIX PROBLEM. TYPICAL FORD DEALER RIP OFF!!

Oct 8, 1999 Unknown Or Other

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CODE 5, DEALER ESTIMATES $200-$400 TO FIX PROBLEM. TYPICAL FORD DEALER RIP OFF!!

Oct 7, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AFTR BATTERY WAS CHANGED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT COMPUTER MODEL NEEDED TO BE RESET, AND THEY WOULD DO IT AT CONSUMER'S COST. ASKING NHTSA TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER, AND WHETHER CONSUMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Electrical System

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AFTR BATTERY WAS CHANGED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT COMPUTER MODEL NEEDED TO BE RESET, AND THEY WOULD DO IT AT CONSUMER'S COST. ASKING NHTSA TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER, AND WHETHER CONSUMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AFTR BATTERY WAS CHANGED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT COMPUTER MODEL NEEDED TO BE RESET, AND THEY WOULD DO IT AT CONSUMER'S COST. ASKING NHTSA TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER, AND WHETHER CONSUMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Electrical System

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AFTR BATTERY WAS CHANGED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT COMPUTER MODEL NEEDED TO BE RESET, AND THEY WOULD DO IT AT CONSUMER'S COST. ASKING NHTSA TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER, AND WHETHER CONSUMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Power Train

12/12/95 TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL DUE TO RECALL, 06/09/97 TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED BY FORD SERVICE DEPT.(CHARGED SERVICE), 08/27/97 TRANSMISSION WAS CHECKED BY FORDS SERVICE DEPT. DUE TO PROBLEMS(CHARGED SERVICE), 09/05/97 TRANSMISSION FAILS ON EXPRESSWAY 30 MILES FROM HOME HAD TO BE TOWED BACK. CONT...

Sep 29, 1999 Power Train

12/12/95 TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL DUE TO RECALL, 06/09/97 TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED BY FORD SERVICE DEPT.(CHARGED SERVICE), 08/27/97 TRANSMISSION WAS CHECKED BY FORDS SERVICE DEPT. DUE TO PROBLEMS(CHARGED SERVICE), 09/05/97 TRANSMISSION FAILS ON EXPRESSWAY 30 MILES FROM HOME HAD TO BE TOWED BACK. CONT...

Sep 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HESITATED DUE TO THE MOTOR MOUNTS BEING LOOSE. DEALER REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS, AND MOUNTS HAVE COME LOOSE AGAIN. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HESITATED DUE TO THE MOTOR MOUNTS BEING LOOSE. DEALER REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS, AND MOUNTS HAVE COME LOOSE AGAIN. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH AND HE STRUCK OR REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT THE SAME TIME, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK SHOULDER STRAP DID NOT CATCH WHICH CAUSED TO HIT AGAINST STEERING WHEEL. *YH

Sep 23, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH AND HE STRUCK OR REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT THE SAME TIME, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK SHOULDER STRAP DID NOT CATCH WHICH CAUSED TO HIT AGAINST STEERING WHEEL. *YH

Sep 23, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH AND HE STRUCK OR REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT THE SAME TIME, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK SHOULDER STRAP DID NOT CATCH WHICH CAUSED TO HIT AGAINST STEERING WHEEL. *YH

Sep 23, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH AND HE STRUCK OR REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT THE SAME TIME, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK SHOULDER STRAP DID NOT CATCH WHICH CAUSED TO HIT AGAINST STEERING WHEEL. *YH

Sep 22, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Power Train

WAS AT STOP LIGHT WHEN GEARS HAD GRINDED. VEHICLE STARTED MOVING BACKWARDS ON A HILL & THEN STOPPED ALTOGETHER. HAD NO FORWARD GEAR. VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC. WAS INFORMED NO FORWARD GEARD. THE TRANSMISSION HAD BROKEN DOWN & NEEDED REPLACING. THIS WAS THE 3RD TRANSMISSION IN 3 YEARS. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 21, 1999 Power Train

WAS AT STOP LIGHT WHEN GEARS HAD GRINDED. VEHICLE STARTED MOVING BACKWARDS ON A HILL & THEN STOPPED ALTOGETHER. HAD NO FORWARD GEAR. VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC. WAS INFORMED NO FORWARD GEARD. THE TRANSMISSION HAD BROKEN DOWN & NEEDED REPLACING. THIS WAS THE 3RD TRANSMISSION IN 3 YEARS. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 16, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING, SUBFRAME FELL OFF FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT WHICH AFFECTED THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING, SUBFRAME FELL OFF FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT WHICH AFFECTED THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE BODY PAINT HAS PEELED OFF OF ROOF AND FRONT OF VEHICLE. THE PAINT IS BLACK AND THE PEELED SECTIONS HAVE TURNED WHITISH-GRAY. I HAVE SEEN THIS ON OTHER FORD TAURUSES OF SAME YEAR. I HAVE HAD THIS COMPLAINT FOR THREE YEARS . FORD DOES NOT ADMIT TO THIS CONDITION BEING UNUSUAL.

Sep 16, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING, SUBFRAME FELL OFF FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT WHICH AFFECTED THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING, SUBFRAME FELL OFF FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT WHICH AFFECTED THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE BODY PAINT HAS PEELED OFF OF ROOF AND FRONT OF VEHICLE. THE PAINT IS BLACK AND THE PEELED SECTIONS HAVE TURNED WHITISH-GRAY. I HAVE SEEN THIS ON OTHER FORD TAURUSES OF SAME YEAR. I HAVE HAD THIS COMPLAINT FOR THREE YEARS . FORD DOES NOT ADMIT TO THIS CONDITION BEING UNUSUAL.

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANS. JUST QUIT WORKING AT 65 MPH , ENGINE JUST STARTED RACING.HAD TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD. COULD HAVE GOTTEN INTO A CRASH . 2 ) TRANS IS SLIPPING WAS TOLD NEED A NEW ONE AGAIN. IT HAS BEEN LESS THAN A YEAR WITH THIS TRANS.

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANS. JUST QUIT WORKING AT 65 MPH , ENGINE JUST STARTED RACING.HAD TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD. COULD HAVE GOTTEN INTO A CRASH . 2 ) TRANS IS SLIPPING WAS TOLD NEED A NEW ONE AGAIN. IT HAS BEEN LESS THAN A YEAR WITH THIS TRANS.

Sep 7, 1999 Structure

RECEIVED RECALL 98V323000. CONTACTED DEALER & TOOK VEHICLE IN ON APPOINTED DAY. REPAIRS WERE DONE. AFTER RECEIVING VEHICLE, THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED ON SUBFRAME. THE FRAME WOULD SHIFT & MAKE NOISE. WOULD BEND STEERING WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS.AK

Sep 7, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND THERE WAS A VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. HOWEVER, WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WORK WAS DONE, THE PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN. REC...

Sep 7, 1999 Structure

RECEIVED RECALL 98V323000. CONTACTED DEALER & TOOK VEHICLE IN ON APPOINTED DAY. REPAIRS WERE DONE. AFTER RECEIVING VEHICLE, THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED ON SUBFRAME. THE FRAME WOULD SHIFT & MAKE NOISE. WOULD BEND STEERING WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS.AK

Sep 7, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND THERE WAS A VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. HOWEVER, WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WORK WAS DONE, THE PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN. REC...

Sep 3, 1999 Steering Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED DUE TO A POWER STEERING LEAK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Steering Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED DUE TO A POWER STEERING LEAK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

AT 53699 MILES, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT PULL, DEALER REMOVED AND OVERHAULED TRANSACLE AND REPLACED BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS, 3 MONTHS LATER MORE PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND 4 MONTHS LATER FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIR. POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. S...

Sep 2, 1999 Equipment

AT 53699 MILES, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT PULL, DEALER REMOVED AND OVERHAULED TRANSACLE AND REPLACED BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS, 3 MONTHS LATER MORE PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND 4 MONTHS LATER FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIR. POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. S...

Sep 2, 1999 Steering

AT 53699 MILES, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT PULL, DEALER REMOVED AND OVERHAULED TRANSACLE AND REPLACED BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS, 3 MONTHS LATER MORE PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND 4 MONTHS LATER FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIR. POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. S...

Sep 2, 1999 Suspension

AT 53699 MILES, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT PULL, DEALER REMOVED AND OVERHAULED TRANSACLE AND REPLACED BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS, 3 MONTHS LATER MORE PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND 4 MONTHS LATER FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIR. POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. S...

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

AT 53699 MILES, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT PULL, DEALER REMOVED AND OVERHAULED TRANSACLE AND REPLACED BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS, 3 MONTHS LATER MORE PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND 4 MONTHS LATER FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIR. POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. S...

Sep 2, 1999 Equipment

AT 53699 MILES, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT PULL, DEALER REMOVED AND OVERHAULED TRANSACLE AND REPLACED BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS, 3 MONTHS LATER MORE PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND 4 MONTHS LATER FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIR. POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. S...

Sep 2, 1999 Steering

AT 53699 MILES, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT PULL, DEALER REMOVED AND OVERHAULED TRANSACLE AND REPLACED BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS, 3 MONTHS LATER MORE PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND 4 MONTHS LATER FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIR. POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. S...

Sep 2, 1999 Suspension

AT 53699 MILES, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT PULL, DEALER REMOVED AND OVERHAULED TRANSACLE AND REPLACED BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS, 3 MONTHS LATER MORE PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND 4 MONTHS LATER FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIR. POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. S...

Aug 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

DURING A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED / EXPLODED, SMELLING LIKE BURNED NYLONS. DRIVER SUSTAINED LOSS OF HEARING IN LEFT EAR AND BURNS TO FOREARM. *AK *YC

Aug 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

DURING A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED / EXPLODED, SMELLING LIKE BURNED NYLONS. DRIVER SUSTAINED LOSS OF HEARING IN LEFT EAR AND BURNS TO FOREARM. *AK *YC

Aug 19, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V-323). MJS

Aug 19, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V-323). MJS

Aug 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH, AND KEPT GOING UNTIL THE OCCUPANT HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP IT. DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH, AND KEPT GOING UNTIL THE OCCUPANT HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP IT. DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 12, 1999 Electrical System

AFTER PARKING THE CAR AND TAKING THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNING FOR 17 HOURS. THE KEY HAD TO BE PUT BACK INTO THE IGNITION AND TURNED OFF AGAIN. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Aug 12, 1999 Electrical System

AFTER PARKING THE CAR AND TAKING THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNING FOR 17 HOURS. THE KEY HAD TO BE PUT BACK INTO THE IGNITION AND TURNED OFF AGAIN. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING TO AIRPORT STOPPED AT LIGHT, STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING TO AIRPORT STOPPED AT LIGHT, STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND THE ENGINE WILL LIFT UP AND RUB AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE BODY. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND THE ENGINE WILL LIFT UP AND RUB AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE BODY. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND THE ENGINE WILL LIFT UP AND RUB AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE BODY. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND THE ENGINE WILL LIFT UP AND RUB AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE BODY. *AK

Aug 8, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Aug 8, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Aug 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS AND RETAINED RECEIPTS TO SUBSTANTIATE THIS CLAIM. THE VEHICLE HAS PROVEN TO BE UNRELIABLE AND A RISK TO OPERATE EVEN WHEN MAINTAINED WITHIN MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. CONSIDERING THE SCOPE AND FREQUENCY OF MAJ...

Aug 5, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS AND RETAINED RECEIPTS TO SUBSTANTIATE THIS CLAIM. THE VEHICLE HAS PROVEN TO BE UNRELIABLE AND A RISK TO OPERATE EVEN WHEN MAINTAINED WITHIN MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. CONSIDERING THE SCOPE AND FREQUENCY OF MAJ...

Aug 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS AND RETAINED RECEIPTS TO SUBSTANTIATE THIS CLAIM. THE VEHICLE HAS PROVEN TO BE UNRELIABLE AND A RISK TO OPERATE EVEN WHEN MAINTAINED WITHIN MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. CONSIDERING THE SCOPE AND FREQUENCY OF MAJ...

Aug 5, 1999 Equipment

I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS AND RETAINED RECEIPTS TO SUBSTANTIATE THIS CLAIM. THE VEHICLE HAS PROVEN TO BE UNRELIABLE AND A RISK TO OPERATE EVEN WHEN MAINTAINED WITHIN MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. CONSIDERING THE SCOPE AND FREQUENCY OF MAJ...

Aug 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS AND RETAINED RECEIPTS TO SUBSTANTIATE THIS CLAIM. THE VEHICLE HAS PROVEN TO BE UNRELIABLE AND A RISK TO OPERATE EVEN WHEN MAINTAINED WITHIN MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. CONSIDERING THE SCOPE AND FREQUENCY OF MAJ...

Aug 5, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS AND RETAINED RECEIPTS TO SUBSTANTIATE THIS CLAIM. THE VEHICLE HAS PROVEN TO BE UNRELIABLE AND A RISK TO OPERATE EVEN WHEN MAINTAINED WITHIN MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. CONSIDERING THE SCOPE AND FREQUENCY OF MAJ...

Aug 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS AND RETAINED RECEIPTS TO SUBSTANTIATE THIS CLAIM. THE VEHICLE HAS PROVEN TO BE UNRELIABLE AND A RISK TO OPERATE EVEN WHEN MAINTAINED WITHIN MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. CONSIDERING THE SCOPE AND FREQUENCY OF MAJ...

Aug 5, 1999 Equipment

I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS AND RETAINED RECEIPTS TO SUBSTANTIATE THIS CLAIM. THE VEHICLE HAS PROVEN TO BE UNRELIABLE AND A RISK TO OPERATE EVEN WHEN MAINTAINED WITHIN MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. CONSIDERING THE SCOPE AND FREQUENCY OF MAJ...

Aug 4, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON/FLASHES AND GOES OFF WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED ON AND WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON/FLASHES AND GOES OFF WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED ON AND WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. ALSO, REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS ARE SHEARING OFF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Structure

THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. ALSO, REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS ARE SHEARING OFF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. ALSO, REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS ARE SHEARING OFF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Structure

THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. ALSO, REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS ARE SHEARING OFF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS CHANGING THE FAN BELT. HAD TO REMOVE BRACKET TO GET TO WHERE TENSIONER PULLEY WAS INSTALLED. THE TENSIONER PULLEY HAS BEEN RELEASED TO REPLACE FAN BELT. UPON REPLACING THE TENSIONER, THE PULLEY BROKE IN HALF. THE PIECE OF METAL THAT WAS USED, WAS MADE OF ALUMINUM & NOT STEEL. FINGERS COULD GET C...

Aug 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS CHANGING THE FAN BELT. HAD TO REMOVE BRACKET TO GET TO WHERE TENSIONER PULLEY WAS INSTALLED. THE TENSIONER PULLEY HAS BEEN RELEASED TO REPLACE FAN BELT. UPON REPLACING THE TENSIONER, THE PULLEY BROKE IN HALF. THE PIECE OF METAL THAT WAS USED, WAS MADE OF ALUMINUM & NOT STEEL. FINGERS COULD GET C...

Jul 30, 1999 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER GOES OUT BECAUSE OF THE COMPRESSOR. HAS HAPPENED TWICE. DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPRESSOR ONCE. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS GONE OUT DUE TO THE COMPRESSOR. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER GOES OUT BECAUSE OF THE COMPRESSOR. HAS HAPPENED TWICE. DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPRESSOR ONCE. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS GONE OUT DUE TO THE COMPRESSOR. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Air Bags Crash

I HIT A DEER THAT RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS DOING 45 MPH. MY AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CALLED LOCAL DEALERSHIP,TALKED TO SERVICE DEPT. MGR.HE SAID IT WAS PROBABLY ALRIGHT, TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN AND THEY WOULD CHECK COMPUTER . CALLED FORD MOTER COMPANY TO SEE HOW TO GET INFO. ABOUT DEFECT, THEY ...

Jul 29, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *YC

Jul 29, 1999 Air Bags Crash

I HIT A DEER THAT RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS DOING 45 MPH. MY AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CALLED LOCAL DEALERSHIP,TALKED TO SERVICE DEPT. MGR.HE SAID IT WAS PROBABLY ALRIGHT, TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN AND THEY WOULD CHECK COMPUTER . CALLED FORD MOTER COMPANY TO SEE HOW TO GET INFO. ABOUT DEFECT, THEY ...

Jul 29, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *YC

Jul 20, 1999 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL 98V323/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S36. REAR SUBFRAME CORROSION. WHEN DRIVING THERE WAS A BANGING, AND THE FRONT END SHOOK. FRONT SUBFRAME CORROSION IS EXACTLY LIKE THE REAR PROBLEM. DEALER CONTACTED AND COULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Structure

NHTSA RECALL 98V323/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S36. REAR SUBFRAME CORROSION. WHEN DRIVING THERE WAS A BANGING, AND THE FRONT END SHOOK. FRONT SUBFRAME CORROSION IS EXACTLY LIKE THE REAR PROBLEM. DEALER CONTACTED AND COULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL 98V323/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S36. REAR SUBFRAME CORROSION. WHEN DRIVING THERE WAS A BANGING, AND THE FRONT END SHOOK. FRONT SUBFRAME CORROSION IS EXACTLY LIKE THE REAR PROBLEM. DEALER CONTACTED AND COULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Structure

NHTSA RECALL 98V323/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S36. REAR SUBFRAME CORROSION. WHEN DRIVING THERE WAS A BANGING, AND THE FRONT END SHOOK. FRONT SUBFRAME CORROSION IS EXACTLY LIKE THE REAR PROBLEM. DEALER CONTACTED AND COULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. DEALER SAIS VEHICLE NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. DEALER SAIS VEHICLE NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN PARKING LOT CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE . CONSUMER STATED THAT FIRE WAS PUT OUT . PLEASE PROVIE FUTHER INFORMATION . *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN PARKING LOT CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE . CONSUMER STATED THAT FIRE WAS PUT OUT . PLEASE PROVIE FUTHER INFORMATION . *AK

Jul 9, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. HAD TO GET A TOW. I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE PHENOLIC PISTONS IS A KNOWN DEFECT.

Jul 9, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. HAD TO GET A TOW. I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE PHENOLIC PISTONS IS A KNOWN DEFECT.

Jul 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND COMING OFF THE FREEWAY RPM'S WON'T GO DOWN ,AND VEHICLE WENT UP TO HIGH SPEED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND BRAKES WERE HARDENGINE KEPT ON RACING HIGH. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP TENGINE FROM RACING HIGH ,AND TO BRING VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE...

Jul 8, 1999 Electrical System Fire

SMOKE AND FIRE STARTED WITHOUT WARNING IN LEFT REAR TIRE AREA AFTER PARKING . *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND COMING OFF THE FREEWAY RPM'S WON'T GO DOWN ,AND VEHICLE WENT UP TO HIGH SPEED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND BRAKES WERE HARDENGINE KEPT ON RACING HIGH. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP TENGINE FROM RACING HIGH ,AND TO BRING VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE...

Jul 8, 1999 Electrical System Fire

SMOKE AND FIRE STARTED WITHOUT WARNING IN LEFT REAR TIRE AREA AFTER PARKING . *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 10-15 MINUTES WITH ENGINE TURNED OFF, WHEN A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE, ,UNDRNEATH THE HOOD. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF FIRE. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 10-15 MINUTES WITH ENGINE TURNED OFF, WHEN A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE, ,UNDRNEATH THE HOOD. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF FIRE. *AK

Jun 20, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 20, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO BE ILLUMINATED. THERE IS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO BE ILLUMINATED. THERE IS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Power Train

CARS SHOULD NOT HAVE TRANSMISSION CRAPPING OUT AT 52000 MILES. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Power Train

CARS SHOULD NOT HAVE TRANSMISSION CRAPPING OUT AT 52000 MILES. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO MAKE STRANGE NOISES, AND THE LEFT FRONT AXLE LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO MAKE STRANGE NOISES, AND THE LEFT FRONT AXLE LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH AND THE TRANSMISISON MADE A STRANGE NOISE, AND THE LEFT FRONT AXLE LOCKED UP. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH AND THE TRANSMISISON MADE A STRANGE NOISE, AND THE LEFT FRONT AXLE LOCKED UP. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO MAKE STRANGE NOISES, AND THE LEFT FRONT AXLE LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO MAKE STRANGE NOISES, AND THE LEFT FRONT AXLE LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH AND THE TRANSMISISON MADE A STRANGE NOISE, AND THE LEFT FRONT AXLE LOCKED UP. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH AND THE TRANSMISISON MADE A STRANGE NOISE, AND THE LEFT FRONT AXLE LOCKED UP. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING CORROSION AROUND THE SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THE BRACKETS NEEDED REPLACING ON THE SUBRAME, RECALL 98V323000. VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN, BUT HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING CORROSION AROUND THE SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THE BRACKETS NEEDED REPLACING ON THE SUBRAME, RECALL 98V323000. VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN, BUT HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS. *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS SEPARATED FROM BODY, AUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP AND COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS SEPARATED FROM BODY, AUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP AND COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

May 31, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE RECENTLY HAD MY TANSMISSION REPLACED. I WAS INFORMED THAT IT ALLREADY HAD BEEN REPLACED ONCE. I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN I FIRST TAKE OFF, AND SOMETIMES IT ACTS LIKE IT IS COUGHING AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, OR LIKE SKIPPING, IF I LET OF OF THE GAS WHEN IT DOES ...

May 31, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE RECENTLY HAD MY TANSMISSION REPLACED. I WAS INFORMED THAT IT ALLREADY HAD BEEN REPLACED ONCE. I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN I FIRST TAKE OFF, AND SOMETIMES IT ACTS LIKE IT IS COUGHING AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, OR LIKE SKIPPING, IF I LET OF OF THE GAS WHEN IT DOES ...

May 26, 1999 Structure

FRONT BOLTS AND MOUNTS HAVE RUSTED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE REAR BOLTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT BOLTS AND MOUNTS HAVE RUSTED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE REAR BOLTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 26, 1999 Structure

FRONT BOLTS AND MOUNTS HAVE RUSTED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE REAR BOLTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT BOLTS AND MOUNTS HAVE RUSTED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE REAR BOLTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 18, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND WITH 60,00O MILES ON THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY FAILED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

May 18, 1999 Power Train

FRONT AXLES HAVE A RUBBER CUP ON THEM WHICH WEARS OUT AND BREAKS, DIRT ACCUMULATES AND VEHICLE WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL AND THERE WOULD BE NO CONTROL. DEALER NOT CONTACTED, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

May 18, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND WITH 60,00O MILES ON THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY FAILED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

May 18, 1999 Power Train

FRONT AXLES HAVE A RUBBER CUP ON THEM WHICH WEARS OUT AND BREAKS, DIRT ACCUMULATES AND VEHICLE WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL AND THERE WOULD BE NO CONTROL. DEALER NOT CONTACTED, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

May 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED ON HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEED; NEEDED TO BE REPLACED/ PAINT IS PEELING FROM ALL LATERAL SURFACES OF CAR DUE TO MANUFACTURERS DEFECT

May 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED ON HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEED; NEEDED TO BE REPLACED/ PAINT IS PEELING FROM ALL LATERAL SURFACES OF CAR DUE TO MANUFACTURERS DEFECT

May 14, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE AS STATED IN RECALL LETTER (94M84), HOWEVER IS BEING DENIED REFUND. MJS

May 14, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE AS STATED IN RECALL LETTER (94M84), HOWEVER IS BEING DENIED REFUND. MJS

May 12, 1999 Power Train

WHEN TRAVELING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED A GRIDING SOUND COMING FROM TRANSMISSION WHICH WENT COMPELETY OUT. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

May 12, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SHOULDER AND LAP BELTS DO NOT REMAIN LOCKED IN THE BUCKLE HOUSING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 12, 1999 Power Train

WHEN TRAVELING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED A GRIDING SOUND COMING FROM TRANSMISSION WHICH WENT COMPELETY OUT. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

May 12, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SHOULDER AND LAP BELTS DO NOT REMAIN LOCKED IN THE BUCKLE HOUSING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 11, 1999 Power Train

PLANETARY GEAR WORE OUT. ALSO, A TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 11, 1999 Power Train

PLANETARY GEAR WORE OUT. ALSO, A TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS ON FRONT SIDE OF ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND WILL REPAIR AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE, NO RECALL ON THAT PART. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

May 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE SERVERAL TIMES WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DROP OR MOVE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS ON FRONT SIDE OF ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND WILL REPAIR AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE, NO RECALL ON THAT PART. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

May 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE SERVERAL TIMES WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DROP OR MOVE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 3, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSON COULD NOT BE ENGAGED IN EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE AND A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. A CHECK WITH REPAIR SPECIALISTS DISLOSES THAT THERE IS AN INHERRANT PROBLEM WITH THESE TRANSMISSON WHICH PRDICATED FORD TO ISSUE A SERVICE BULLETIN IN 1994. THE TRANSMISSION WAR...

May 3, 1999 Air Bags

SHORT IN AIRBAG MONITOR SYSTEM CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO BLINK CONSTANTLY. NM

May 3, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSON COULD NOT BE ENGAGED IN EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE AND A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. A CHECK WITH REPAIR SPECIALISTS DISLOSES THAT THERE IS AN INHERRANT PROBLEM WITH THESE TRANSMISSON WHICH PRDICATED FORD TO ISSUE A SERVICE BULLETIN IN 1994. THE TRANSMISSION WAR...

May 3, 1999 Air Bags

SHORT IN AIRBAG MONITOR SYSTEM CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO BLINK CONSTANTLY. NM

Apr 26, 1999 Structure

RECALL REPAIR WORK ON THE BODY MOUNTS REFUSED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. (98V-323).MJS

Apr 26, 1999 Structure

RECALL REPAIR WORK ON THE BODY MOUNTS REFUSED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. (98V-323).MJS

Apr 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15MPH WHEN VEHICLE LOST POWER, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING ON AN INCLINE. THERE WAS A BULLETIN 94-M84-AX4S FOR THE TRANSAXLE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT VEHICLE, AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, IN WAR...

Apr 20, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15MPH WHEN VEHICLE LOST POWER, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING ON AN INCLINE. THERE WAS A BULLETIN 94-M84-AX4S FOR THE TRANSAXLE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT VEHICLE, AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, IN WAR...

Apr 20, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15MPH WHEN VEHICLE LOST POWER, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING ON AN INCLINE. THERE WAS A BULLETIN 94-M84-AX4S FOR THE TRANSAXLE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT VEHICLE, AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, IN WAR...

Apr 20, 1999 Structure

THE REAR MOUNTING PLATE HAD CORRODED/RUSTED. THIS CAUSED THE SUSPENSION TO GO THROUGH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15MPH WHEN VEHICLE LOST POWER, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING ON AN INCLINE. THERE WAS A BULLETIN 94-M84-AX4S FOR THE TRANSAXLE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT VEHICLE, AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, IN WAR...

Apr 20, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15MPH WHEN VEHICLE LOST POWER, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING ON AN INCLINE. THERE WAS A BULLETIN 94-M84-AX4S FOR THE TRANSAXLE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT VEHICLE, AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, IN WAR...

Apr 20, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15MPH WHEN VEHICLE LOST POWER, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING ON AN INCLINE. THERE WAS A BULLETIN 94-M84-AX4S FOR THE TRANSAXLE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT VEHICLE, AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, IN WAR...

Apr 20, 1999 Structure

THE REAR MOUNTING PLATE HAD CORRODED/RUSTED. THIS CAUSED THE SUSPENSION TO GO THROUGH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 13, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS SHORTED CAUSING BURNED WIRES AND IGNITION SWITCH DAMAGE.

Apr 13, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS SHORTED CAUSING BURNED WIRES AND IGNITION SWITCH DAMAGE.

Apr 7, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE ON THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING COMPLETE POWER LOSS, ONCE AFTER HAVING BEEN REBUILT, ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION ON THE HIGHWAY.

Apr 7, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE ON THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING COMPLETE POWER LOSS, ONCE AFTER HAVING BEEN REBUILT, ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION ON THE HIGHWAY.

Apr 6, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COMING OFF A RAMP, VEHICLE STARTS STALLING AND JERKING. THE CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 6, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COMING OFF A RAMP, VEHICLE STARTS STALLING AND JERKING. THE CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 2, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND COMING OFF A RAMP, THE VEHICLE STALLS AND JERKS. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 2, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND COMING OFF A RAMP, THE VEHICLE STALLS AND JERKS. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Structure

LOOSE/CORRODING BODY MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO BREAK/BIND STEERING COMPONENTS AND DAMAGE FRONT TIRES AND TIE ROD PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. (93V-10602)

Mar 29, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98S36 (REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT) NOT PERFORMED IN A TIMELY MANNER DUE TO DEALER SCHEDULING.

Mar 29, 1999 Structure

LOOSE/CORRODING BODY MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO BREAK/BIND STEERING COMPONENTS AND DAMAGE FRONT TIRES AND TIE ROD PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. (93V-10602)

Mar 29, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98S36 (REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT) NOT PERFORMED IN A TIMELY MANNER DUE TO DEALER SCHEDULING.

Mar 27, 1999 Power Train

THE CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE ENGINE WAS PICKING UP FROM THE BACK TO THE FRONT AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO GET THE TRANMISSION REBUILT.

Mar 27, 1999 Power Train

THE CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE ENGINE WAS PICKING UP FROM THE BACK TO THE FRONT AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO GET THE TRANMISSION REBUILT.

Mar 25, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHEN BRAKING.

Mar 25, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE.

Mar 25, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Mar 25, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHEN BRAKING.

Mar 25, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE.

Mar 25, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Mar 23, 1999 Structure

SUBFRAME MOUNT/CRADLE BOLTS/CORRODED/FAILED, CAUSING CRADLE TO DROP PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CAUSED STEERING TO LOCK UP, ALSO DAMAGED TRANSMISSION WHICH LATER HAD TO BE REPLACED. (98V-323)

Mar 23, 1999 Structure

SUBFRAME MOUNT/CRADLE BOLTS/CORRODED/FAILED, CAUSING CRADLE TO DROP PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CAUSED STEERING TO LOCK UP, ALSO DAMAGED TRANSMISSION WHICH LATER HAD TO BE REPLACED. (98V-323)

Mar 18, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL RELATED FAILURE TO THE SUB-FRAME SUPPORT BUSHINGS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, HOWEVER THE BUSHINGS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL NOTICE ONLY SUB-FRAME, DENIED REFUND ON BUSHINGS. (98V-323).

Mar 18, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL RELATED FAILURE TO THE SUB-FRAME SUPPORT BUSHINGS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, HOWEVER THE BUSHINGS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL NOTICE ONLY SUB-FRAME, DENIED REFUND ON BUSHINGS. (98V-323).

Mar 16, 1999 Power Train

FIRST FAILURE COVERED BY MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY, SECOND FAILURE PAID OUT OF POCKET. TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOPS INDICATE ENGINEERING/DESIGN PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION.

Mar 16, 1999 Power Train

FIRST FAILURE COVERED BY MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY, SECOND FAILURE PAID OUT OF POCKET. TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOPS INDICATE ENGINEERING/DESIGN PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION.

Mar 12, 1999 Suspension

WHEN COMING TO A STOP THERE IS A BUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Suspension

WHEN COMING TO A STOP THERE IS A BUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Power Train

WHILE WAITING AT A STOP SIGN TRANSMISSION EXPLODED. THERE WASN'T ANY WARNING WHEN THIS HAPPENED. HAD VEHICLE TOWED HOME. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Structure

RECALL WORK NOT ABLE TO BE COMPLETED ON THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Mar 11, 1999 Power Train

WHILE WAITING AT A STOP SIGN TRANSMISSION EXPLODED. THERE WASN'T ANY WARNING WHEN THIS HAPPENED. HAD VEHICLE TOWED HOME. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Structure

RECALL WORK NOT ABLE TO BE COMPLETED ON THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Mar 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE LOSES POWER UNTIL VEHICLE REACHES ABOUT 35 MPH, AND THEN IT JERKS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Structure

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V323000 & CONTACTED DEALER. AFTER ARRIVING WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY PARTS. DID NOT FURNISH DATE WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. DEALER SAID HE ONLY RECEIVED ENOUGH PARTS FOR VEHICLES THAT THEY HAD SOLD. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, CONSUMER FELT SOMETHING IN THE STEERING, LIKE A POPPING SOUND. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND LOST SPEED. WHEN CONSUMER PUT TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND THEN TRIED TO PUT IT IN DRIVE, THE ENGINE RACED. ALSO, WHEN PUTTING IN REVERSE THE ENGINE RACED, AND T...

Mar 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE LOSES POWER UNTIL VEHICLE REACHES ABOUT 35 MPH, AND THEN IT JERKS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Structure

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V323000 & CONTACTED DEALER. AFTER ARRIVING WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY PARTS. DID NOT FURNISH DATE WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. DEALER SAID HE ONLY RECEIVED ENOUGH PARTS FOR VEHICLES THAT THEY HAD SOLD. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, CONSUMER FELT SOMETHING IN THE STEERING, LIKE A POPPING SOUND. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND LOST SPEED. WHEN CONSUMER PUT TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND THEN TRIED TO PUT IT IN DRIVE, THE ENGINE RACED. ALSO, WHEN PUTTING IN REVERSE THE ENGINE RACED, AND T...

Mar 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WORN OUT FRONT AXLE, AND A/C O-RINGS LEAK. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WORN OUT FRONT AXLE, AND A/C O-RINGS LEAK. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WORN OUT FRONT AXLE, AND A/C O-RINGS LEAK. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WORN OUT FRONT AXLE, AND A/C O-RINGS LEAK. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WORN OUT FRONT AXLE, AND A/C O-RINGS LEAK. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WORN OUT FRONT AXLE, AND A/C O-RINGS LEAK. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Structure

THE FRONT BODY MOUNTS BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO JUMP UP WHEN ACCLERATING, WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Structure

THE FRONT BODY MOUNTS BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO JUMP UP WHEN ACCLERATING, WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH, WHEN CAR CLUNKED TO A STOP. THE CAR THEN IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH AND BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND THROW CAR INTO PARK TO STOP CAR. ACCORDING TO FORD DEALERSHIP, THE FRONT RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE MOTOR TO LIFT UP INTO THE HOOD...

Mar 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, REPLACEMENT MOUNTS BECAME LOOSE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING AND EXCESSIVE WEAR TO STRUTS.

Mar 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH, WHEN CAR CLUNKED TO A STOP. THE CAR THEN IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH AND BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND THROW CAR INTO PARK TO STOP CAR. ACCORDING TO FORD DEALERSHIP, THE FRONT RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE MOTOR TO LIFT UP INTO THE HOOD...

Mar 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, REPLACEMENT MOUNTS BECAME LOOSE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING AND EXCESSIVE WEAR TO STRUTS.

Mar 3, 1999 Power Train

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED IN 1997. THE SELLER HAD THE TRANSMISSION RE-BUILT A FEW MONTHS BEFORE, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION RE-BUILT A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, AND RETURNED IT ABOUT THREE TIMES, AGAIN TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE IS VERY HARD AND JOLTING DOWNSHIFTING FROM THIRD TO S...

Mar 3, 1999 Power Train

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED IN 1997. THE SELLER HAD THE TRANSMISSION RE-BUILT A FEW MONTHS BEFORE, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION RE-BUILT A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, AND RETURNED IT ABOUT THREE TIMES, AGAIN TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE IS VERY HARD AND JOLTING DOWNSHIFTING FROM THIRD TO S...

Feb 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. FIRST TIME WAS WITHIN 18,000, AND SECOND TIME AT APPROXIMATELY 48,000 . CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, AND NEEDED TO BE LOOKED INTO. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY MOTOR MOUNTS, TIE RODS, AND CV BOOTS WENT BAD. THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND TIE RODS I FEEL WENT OUT WAY TO SOON FOR ANY CAR. THIS CAR WAS GIVEN TLC BEFORE I HAD IT B/C IT WAS MY GRANDMA'S. MY PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS ARE WORKING IMPROPERLY. THEY ARE EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN WITH FINGERS. YOU HAVE TO...

Feb 26, 1999 Steering

MY MOTOR MOUNTS, TIE RODS, AND CV BOOTS WENT BAD. THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND TIE RODS I FEEL WENT OUT WAY TO SOON FOR ANY CAR. THIS CAR WAS GIVEN TLC BEFORE I HAD IT B/C IT WAS MY GRANDMA'S. MY PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS ARE WORKING IMPROPERLY. THEY ARE EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN WITH FINGERS. YOU HAVE TO...

Feb 26, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

MY MOTOR MOUNTS, TIE RODS, AND CV BOOTS WENT BAD. THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND TIE RODS I FEEL WENT OUT WAY TO SOON FOR ANY CAR. THIS CAR WAS GIVEN TLC BEFORE I HAD IT B/C IT WAS MY GRANDMA'S. MY PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS ARE WORKING IMPROPERLY. THEY ARE EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN WITH FINGERS. YOU HAVE TO...

Feb 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. FIRST TIME WAS WITHIN 18,000, AND SECOND TIME AT APPROXIMATELY 48,000 . CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, AND NEEDED TO BE LOOKED INTO. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY MOTOR MOUNTS, TIE RODS, AND CV BOOTS WENT BAD. THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND TIE RODS I FEEL WENT OUT WAY TO SOON FOR ANY CAR. THIS CAR WAS GIVEN TLC BEFORE I HAD IT B/C IT WAS MY GRANDMA'S. MY PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS ARE WORKING IMPROPERLY. THEY ARE EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN WITH FINGERS. YOU HAVE TO...

Feb 26, 1999 Steering

MY MOTOR MOUNTS, TIE RODS, AND CV BOOTS WENT BAD. THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND TIE RODS I FEEL WENT OUT WAY TO SOON FOR ANY CAR. THIS CAR WAS GIVEN TLC BEFORE I HAD IT B/C IT WAS MY GRANDMA'S. MY PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS ARE WORKING IMPROPERLY. THEY ARE EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN WITH FINGERS. YOU HAVE TO...

Feb 26, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

MY MOTOR MOUNTS, TIE RODS, AND CV BOOTS WENT BAD. THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND TIE RODS I FEEL WENT OUT WAY TO SOON FOR ANY CAR. THIS CAR WAS GIVEN TLC BEFORE I HAD IT B/C IT WAS MY GRANDMA'S. MY PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS ARE WORKING IMPROPERLY. THEY ARE EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN WITH FINGERS. YOU HAVE TO...

Feb 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

98S36. CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE BEING REPAIRED AND DEALER STATES THE ENGINE MOUNTS ARE NOT RELATED TO RECALL. ENGINE IS TILTED. REPAIRWORK IS NOT COVERED IN RECALL. REPAIRS AT OWNERS EXPENSE. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION...

Feb 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

98S36. CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE BEING REPAIRED AND DEALER STATES THE ENGINE MOUNTS ARE NOT RELATED TO RECALL. ENGINE IS TILTED. REPAIRWORK IS NOT COVERED IN RECALL. REPAIRS AT OWNERS EXPENSE. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION...

Feb 23, 1999 Visibility

THE WIPERS STOP IN THE UP POSITION WHEN THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION CAUSING AN OBSTRUCTION WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. I ASKED DEALER ABOUT THIS SITUATION AND THEY SAID IT WAS COMMON FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL YEAR OF CAR. IF IT IS SO COMMON THEN WHY HAS NOTHING BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. TH...

Feb 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT 40 MPH. LOUD CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT OF CAR. CAR IMMEDIATELY INCREASED SPEED TO 80 MPH. BRAKES FAILED. CAR STOPPED ONLY BY THROWING INTO PARK. ACCORDING TO DEALER, RIGHT REAR MOTOR MOUNT SNAPPED, TILTING ENGINE FORWARD, SEVERING THROTTLE CABLE. MOTOR ALSO LIFTED UP HOOD RESULTING IN S...

Feb 23, 1999 Visibility

THE WIPERS STOP IN THE UP POSITION WHEN THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION CAUSING AN OBSTRUCTION WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. I ASKED DEALER ABOUT THIS SITUATION AND THEY SAID IT WAS COMMON FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL YEAR OF CAR. IF IT IS SO COMMON THEN WHY HAS NOTHING BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. TH...

Feb 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT 40 MPH. LOUD CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT OF CAR. CAR IMMEDIATELY INCREASED SPEED TO 80 MPH. BRAKES FAILED. CAR STOPPED ONLY BY THROWING INTO PARK. ACCORDING TO DEALER, RIGHT REAR MOTOR MOUNT SNAPPED, TILTING ENGINE FORWARD, SEVERING THROTTLE CABLE. MOTOR ALSO LIFTED UP HOOD RESULTING IN S...

Feb 19, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V323000/MANUFACTURER 98S36; REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS BROKE DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST/CORROSION ON THE TRANSMISSION FRAME. DEALER CONTACTED AND THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY TO THE RECALL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V323000/MANUFACTURER 98S36; REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS BROKE DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST/CORROSION ON THE TRANSMISSION FRAME. DEALER CONTACTED AND THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY TO THE RECALL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE WILL JERK/VIBRATE AND STALL AND DIE OUT. ALSO, WHEN SLOWING DOWN, VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT GEAR, AND NOW VEHICLE WON'T MOVE AT ALL. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE WILL JERK/VIBRATE AND STALL AND DIE OUT. ALSO, WHEN SLOWING DOWN, VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT GEAR, AND NOW VEHICLE WON'T MOVE AT ALL. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE WILL JERK/VIBRATE AND STALL AND DIE OUT. ALSO, WHEN SLOWING DOWN, VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT GEAR, AND NOW VEHICLE WON'T MOVE AT ALL. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE WILL JERK/VIBRATE AND STALL AND DIE OUT. ALSO, WHEN SLOWING DOWN, VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT GEAR, AND NOW VEHICLE WON'T MOVE AT ALL. *AK

Feb 12, 1999 Structure

TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN 5/97. MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO LAY ON TRANSMISSION, WHICH ALSO WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME, MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 12, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN 5/97. MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO LAY ON TRANSMISSION, WHICH ALSO WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME, MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 12, 1999 Structure

TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN 5/97. MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO LAY ON TRANSMISSION, WHICH ALSO WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME, MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 12, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN 5/97. MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO LAY ON TRANSMISSION, WHICH ALSO WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME, MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WIT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE ONLY HAS FIRST GEAR OR REVERSE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WENT INTO NEUTRAL, AND COULD NOT BE PUT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WIT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE ONLY HAS FIRST GEAR OR REVERSE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WENT INTO NEUTRAL, AND COULD NOT BE PUT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS FIXED 3 TIMES AND THEN FINALLY REPLACED, ALL UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION LASTED ABOUT 70000 MILES, AND THEN HAS HAD THE SAME TYPES OF PROBLEMS, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FRONT RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT BROKE SEVERAL TIMES AND CONTINUALLY THE TOP BOLT VIBRATES LOOS...

Feb 3, 1999 Power Train

ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS FIXED 3 TIMES AND THEN FINALLY REPLACED, ALL UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION LASTED ABOUT 70000 MILES, AND THEN HAS HAD THE SAME TYPES OF PROBLEMS, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FRONT RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT BROKE SEVERAL TIMES AND CONTINUALLY THE TOP BOLT VIBRATES LOOS...

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS FIXED 3 TIMES AND THEN FINALLY REPLACED, ALL UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION LASTED ABOUT 70000 MILES, AND THEN HAS HAD THE SAME TYPES OF PROBLEMS, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FRONT RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT BROKE SEVERAL TIMES AND CONTINUALLY THE TOP BOLT VIBRATES LOOS...

Feb 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS FIXED 3 TIMES AND THEN FINALLY REPLACED, ALL UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION LASTED ABOUT 70000 MILES, AND THEN HAS HAD THE SAME TYPES OF PROBLEMS, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FRONT RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT BROKE SEVERAL TIMES AND CONTINUALLY THE TOP BOLT VIBRATES LOOS...

Feb 3, 1999 Power Train

ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS FIXED 3 TIMES AND THEN FINALLY REPLACED, ALL UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION LASTED ABOUT 70000 MILES, AND THEN HAS HAD THE SAME TYPES OF PROBLEMS, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FRONT RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT BROKE SEVERAL TIMES AND CONTINUALLY THE TOP BOLT VIBRATES LOOS...

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS FIXED 3 TIMES AND THEN FINALLY REPLACED, ALL UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION LASTED ABOUT 70000 MILES, AND THEN HAS HAD THE SAME TYPES OF PROBLEMS, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FRONT RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT BROKE SEVERAL TIMES AND CONTINUALLY THE TOP BOLT VIBRATES LOOS...

Feb 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE IN THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. WHEN CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE ENGINE IT WAS AN FIRE AT THE TOP OF DRIVER,S SIDE OF THE ENGINE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE IN THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. WHEN CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE ENGINE IT WAS AN FIRE AT THE TOP OF DRIVER,S SIDE OF THE ENGINE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Steering

FRONT RIGHT WHEEL STOPPED RESPONDING TO STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. COULD BE FATAL IF HAPPENS IN HIGHWAY BECAUSE ONLY ONE WHEEL WOULD RESPOND TO STEERING WHEEL. I'M ONLY DRIVER TO THIS CAR - PURCHASE NEW FROM SHEEHY'S FORD-ALL REPAIRS DONE ONLY AT DEALER- NEVER HAD AN ACCI...

Jan 29, 1999 Steering

FRONT RIGHT WHEEL STOPPED RESPONDING TO STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. COULD BE FATAL IF HAPPENS IN HIGHWAY BECAUSE ONLY ONE WHEEL WOULD RESPOND TO STEERING WHEEL. I'M ONLY DRIVER TO THIS CAR - PURCHASE NEW FROM SHEEHY'S FORD-ALL REPAIRS DONE ONLY AT DEALER- NEVER HAD AN ACCI...

Jan 26, 1999 Steering

I HAVE FAILED TO UNDERSTAND WHY ALL I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WAS PROBLEMS TILL THIS DAY. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE FAILED TO UNDERSTAND WHY ALL I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WAS PROBLEMS TILL THIS DAY. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE FAILED TO UNDERSTAND WHY ALL I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WAS PROBLEMS TILL THIS DAY. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE FAILED TO UNDERSTAND WHY ALL I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WAS PROBLEMS TILL THIS DAY. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Structure

I HAVE FAILED TO UNDERSTAND WHY ALL I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WAS PROBLEMS TILL THIS DAY. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE FAILED TO UNDERSTAND WHY ALL I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WAS PROBLEMS TILL THIS DAY. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Steering

I HAVE FAILED TO UNDERSTAND WHY ALL I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WAS PROBLEMS TILL THIS DAY. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE FAILED TO UNDERSTAND WHY ALL I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WAS PROBLEMS TILL THIS DAY. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE FAILED TO UNDERSTAND WHY ALL I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WAS PROBLEMS TILL THIS DAY. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE FAILED TO UNDERSTAND WHY ALL I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WAS PROBLEMS TILL THIS DAY. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Structure

I HAVE FAILED TO UNDERSTAND WHY ALL I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WAS PROBLEMS TILL THIS DAY. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE FAILED TO UNDERSTAND WHY ALL I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WAS PROBLEMS TILL THIS DAY. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING IN OVERDRIVE, IT WOULDN'T MOVE. THEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED COMPLETELY. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SEEM TO ENGAGE DURING CORNERING TO THE RIGHT WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN (OCCASSIONALLY). THE BRAKE PEDAL THEN VIOLENTLY JERKS YOUR FOOT, HARD ENOUGH TO BRUISE. THE SYSTEM ALSO ENGAGES UPON BRAKE APPLICATION ON WET OR SANDY SURFACE AND VIOLENTLY PUSHES PEDAL UP AGAINS...

Jan 22, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING IN OVERDRIVE, IT WOULDN'T MOVE. THEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED COMPLETELY. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SEEM TO ENGAGE DURING CORNERING TO THE RIGHT WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN (OCCASSIONALLY). THE BRAKE PEDAL THEN VIOLENTLY JERKS YOUR FOOT, HARD ENOUGH TO BRUISE. THE SYSTEM ALSO ENGAGES UPON BRAKE APPLICATION ON WET OR SANDY SURFACE AND VIOLENTLY PUSHES PEDAL UP AGAINS...

Jan 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AS WELL AS THE AXLES AS A DIRECT RESULT OF RECALL ON SUBFRAMES, CAUSING DIFFICULT STEERING.

Jan 20, 1999 Power Train

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AS WELL AS THE AXLES AS A DIRECT RESULT OF RECALL ON SUBFRAMES, CAUSING DIFFICULT STEERING.

Jan 20, 1999 Structure

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AS WELL AS THE AXLES AS A DIRECT RESULT OF RECALL ON SUBFRAMES, CAUSING DIFFICULT STEERING.

Jan 20, 1999 Steering

INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FEEL LOOSE AND WOBBLE AT LOW SPEEDS.

Jan 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AS WELL AS THE AXLES AS A DIRECT RESULT OF RECALL ON SUBFRAMES, CAUSING DIFFICULT STEERING.

Jan 20, 1999 Power Train

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AS WELL AS THE AXLES AS A DIRECT RESULT OF RECALL ON SUBFRAMES, CAUSING DIFFICULT STEERING.

Jan 20, 1999 Structure

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AS WELL AS THE AXLES AS A DIRECT RESULT OF RECALL ON SUBFRAMES, CAUSING DIFFICULT STEERING.

Jan 20, 1999 Steering

INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FEEL LOOSE AND WOBBLE AT LOW SPEEDS.

Jan 19, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS AT REST WITH ENGINE RUNNING WITH AUTOMATIC HEATER/AC SET AT 72F IN OUTSIDE AIR TEMP OF +150F. DRIVER WAS TAKING A NAP IN THE RECLINED DRIVERS SEAT. HE AWOKE AS HE WAS BEING OVERCOME BY HEAVY, ACRID SMOKE IN THE CABIN. HE EXITED THE DRIVERS

Jan 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN LOCK UP.

Jan 19, 1999 Power Train

IMTERMITTANTLY TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE FORWARD FROM STOP BUT GOES IN REVERSE.

Jan 19, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS AT REST WITH ENGINE RUNNING WITH AUTOMATIC HEATER/AC SET AT 72F IN OUTSIDE AIR TEMP OF +150F. DRIVER WAS TAKING A NAP IN THE RECLINED DRIVERS SEAT. HE AWOKE AS HE WAS BEING OVERCOME BY HEAVY, ACRID SMOKE IN THE CABIN. HE EXITED THE DRIVERS

Jan 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN LOCK UP.

Jan 19, 1999 Power Train

IMTERMITTANTLY TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE FORWARD FROM STOP BUT GOES IN REVERSE.

Jan 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN CRUISE CONTROL AND CAR WENT INTO FULL THROTTLE BY ITSELF, COULDN'T GET THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. REPAIRS AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROBLEM OCCURRED TWICE. *AK *ML

Jan 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN CRUISE CONTROL AND CAR WENT INTO FULL THROTTLE BY ITSELF, COULDN'T GET THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. REPAIRS AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROBLEM OCCURRED TWICE. *AK *ML

Jan 13, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE YEARS AFTER IT WAS RECALLED. CONSUMER FELT THAT SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER WANTS FORD TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIR. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE YEARS AFTER IT WAS RECALLED. CONSUMER FELT THAT SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER WANTS FORD TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIR. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STEPPING DOWN ON GAS PEDAL THE MOTOR RAISES UP IN FRONT AND ROLLS BACKWARDS. MOTOR MOUNTS ARE LIQUID FILLED AND HAVE A DEFECT. DEALER CONTACTED, REPLACED NEW BOLT. REPAIRS WOULD BE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE DUE TO NO WARRANTY. *AK.ET.

Jan 7, 1999 Suspension

WHEN STEPPING DOWN ON GAS PEDAL THE MOTOR RAISES UP IN FRONT AND ROLLS BACKWARDS. MOTOR MOUNTS ARE LIQUID FILLED AND HAVE A DEFECT. DEALER CONTACTED, REPLACED NEW BOLT. REPAIRS WOULD BE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE DUE TO NO WARRANTY. *AK.ET.

Jan 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STEPPING DOWN ON GAS PEDAL THE MOTOR RAISES UP IN FRONT AND ROLLS BACKWARDS. MOTOR MOUNTS ARE LIQUID FILLED AND HAVE A DEFECT. DEALER CONTACTED, REPLACED NEW BOLT. REPAIRS WOULD BE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE DUE TO NO WARRANTY. *AK.ET.

Jan 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STEPPING DOWN ON GAS PEDAL THE MOTOR RAISES UP IN FRONT AND ROLLS BACKWARDS. MOTOR MOUNTS ARE LIQUID FILLED AND HAVE A DEFECT. DEALER CONTACTED, REPLACED NEW BOLT. REPAIRS WOULD BE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE DUE TO NO WARRANTY. *AK.ET.

Jan 7, 1999 Suspension

WHEN STEPPING DOWN ON GAS PEDAL THE MOTOR RAISES UP IN FRONT AND ROLLS BACKWARDS. MOTOR MOUNTS ARE LIQUID FILLED AND HAVE A DEFECT. DEALER CONTACTED, REPLACED NEW BOLT. REPAIRS WOULD BE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE DUE TO NO WARRANTY. *AK.ET.

Jan 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STEPPING DOWN ON GAS PEDAL THE MOTOR RAISES UP IN FRONT AND ROLLS BACKWARDS. MOTOR MOUNTS ARE LIQUID FILLED AND HAVE A DEFECT. DEALER CONTACTED, REPLACED NEW BOLT. REPAIRS WOULD BE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE DUE TO NO WARRANTY. *AK.ET.

Jan 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEM WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERS ATTENTIONS 3 TIMES, FINALLY THE THIRD TIME THEY TOLD ME THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT MY CAR WAS SUPPOSEDLY NOT PART OF THE RECALLED VEHICLES WITH ROTOR PROBLEMS. I HAVE LEARNED THAT SINCE MY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED * REGISTERED IN MAIL, IT WAS PART OF THE...

Jan 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEM WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERS ATTENTIONS 3 TIMES, FINALLY THE THIRD TIME THEY TOLD ME THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT MY CAR WAS SUPPOSEDLY NOT PART OF THE RECALLED VEHICLES WITH ROTOR PROBLEMS. I HAVE LEARNED THAT SINCE MY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED * REGISTERED IN MAIL, IT WAS PART OF THE...

Jan 4, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Jan 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE RECALL FOR REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT, REPAIR WORK COMPLETED BUT FAILED AGAIN AND CONSUMER PAID FOR SECOND REPAIR.

Jan 4, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Jan 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE RECALL FOR REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT, REPAIR WORK COMPLETED BUT FAILED AGAIN AND CONSUMER PAID FOR SECOND REPAIR.

Dec 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 60 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT 1994 AND 1995 VEHICLES WERE UNDER RECALL. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NO RECALL WAS DONE ON THOSE VEHICLES. *AK

Dec 28, 1998 Power Train

CALLED THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE ON DEC. 23, 1998 AND ONE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE TOLD US THERE WAS A RECALL OF THE TRANSMISSION IN 1994 FOR THE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF OUR CAR, WHO TOLD US 6 YEARS OR 60000 MILES WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. BUT THE LOCAL DEALER THAT SOLD US THE CAR REFUSE THE FACT. WE N...

Dec 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 60 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT 1994 AND 1995 VEHICLES WERE UNDER RECALL. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NO RECALL WAS DONE ON THOSE VEHICLES. *AK

Dec 28, 1998 Power Train

CALLED THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE ON DEC. 23, 1998 AND ONE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE TOLD US THERE WAS A RECALL OF THE TRANSMISSION IN 1994 FOR THE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF OUR CAR, WHO TOLD US 6 YEARS OR 60000 MILES WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. BUT THE LOCAL DEALER THAT SOLD US THE CAR REFUSE THE FACT. WE N...

Dec 10, 1998 Structure

RECALL WORK COMPLETED ON REAR SUBFRAME BODY MOUNTS HOWEVER FAILED.

Dec 10, 1998 Structure

RECALL WORK COMPLETED ON REAR SUBFRAME BODY MOUNTS HOWEVER FAILED.

Dec 9, 1998 Steering

RECALL 93V106002. VEHICLE MADE A CLUNCKING SOUND, TURNING, STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Dec 9, 1998 Steering

RECALL 93V106002. VEHICLE MADE A CLUNCKING SOUND, TURNING, STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Suspension

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Dec 2, 1998 Power Train

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Dec 2, 1998 Suspension

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Dec 2, 1998 Power Train

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Nov 20, 1998 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED THE STEERING WASN'T CENTERED, AND WHEN MAKING SHARP TURN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 20, 1998 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED THE STEERING WASN'T CENTERED, AND WHEN MAKING SHARP TURN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Structure

MOTOR MOUNTS AND BODY MOUNTS CONTINUALLY COMING OUT.

Nov 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS AND BODY MOUNTS CONTINUALLY COMING OUT.

Nov 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWO TIMES.

Nov 18, 1998 Structure

MOTOR MOUNTS AND BODY MOUNTS CONTINUALLY COMING OUT.

Nov 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS AND BODY MOUNTS CONTINUALLY COMING OUT.

Nov 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWO TIMES.

Nov 16, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 30 MPH ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND DROPPED OFF VEHICLE. THIS WAS JUST LIKE THE DEFECT MENTIONED IN RECALL 6760, NHTSA 93-V-106-002 DATE 16-NOV-93. BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAD TOLD CONSUMER THAT HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL. DEALER AND MANUFACTUR...

Nov 16, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 30 MPH ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND DROPPED OFF VEHICLE. THIS WAS JUST LIKE THE DEFECT MENTIONED IN RECALL 6760, NHTSA 93-V-106-002 DATE 16-NOV-93. BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAD TOLD CONSUMER THAT HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL. DEALER AND MANUFACTUR...

Nov 13, 1998 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE ACCELERATING, CAR CUT OUT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT. THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND STOPPED. IN COLD WEATHER THE RIMS ARE NOT SAFE AND THE AIR LEAKS OUT OF THE TIRES. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DURING COLLISION VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN DETACHMENT FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND EXPLODED CAUSING INJURIES TO FACE OF CONSUMER.

Nov 13, 1998 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE ACCELERATING, CAR CUT OUT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT. THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND STOPPED. IN COLD WEATHER THE RIMS ARE NOT SAFE AND THE AIR LEAKS OUT OF THE TIRES. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DURING COLLISION VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN DETACHMENT FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND EXPLODED CAUSING INJURIES TO FACE OF CONSUMER.

Nov 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING LOST ALL POWER AND THERE WAS A LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO ALMOST HIT THE CONSUMER DUE TO THE HESITATION. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 12, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING LOST ALL POWER AND THERE WAS A LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO ALMOST HIT THE CONSUMER DUE TO THE HESITATION. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 12, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WHY IS THERE A RECALL FOR SOME 1991 FORD TAURUS'S EXHIBITING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MINE WITH THE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVING TO BE REPLACED, AND NOT MINE. I RECENTLY SPENT $389.00 FOR THIS REPAIR. I'VE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE AXLE IN THIS VEHICHLE AS I DID IN ANOTHER FORD TAURUS (1987) I PREVIO...

Nov 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING LOST ALL POWER AND THERE WAS A LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO ALMOST HIT THE CONSUMER DUE TO THE HESITATION. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 12, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING LOST ALL POWER AND THERE WAS A LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO ALMOST HIT THE CONSUMER DUE TO THE HESITATION. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 12, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WHY IS THERE A RECALL FOR SOME 1991 FORD TAURUS'S EXHIBITING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MINE WITH THE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVING TO BE REPLACED, AND NOT MINE. I RECENTLY SPENT $389.00 FOR THIS REPAIR. I'VE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE AXLE IN THIS VEHICHLE AS I DID IN ANOTHER FORD TAURUS (1987) I PREVIO...

Nov 4, 1998 Steering

THE INNER TIE ROD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING. ALSO, POKED A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS SEEN DEFECTIVE PART. *AK

Nov 4, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE INNER TIE ROD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING. ALSO, POKED A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS SEEN DEFECTIVE PART. *AK

Nov 4, 1998 Steering

THE INNER TIE ROD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING. ALSO, POKED A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS SEEN DEFECTIVE PART. *AK

Nov 4, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE INNER TIE ROD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING. ALSO, POKED A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS SEEN DEFECTIVE PART. *AK

Oct 30, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING IT IS VERY HARD TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. WHEN TRYING TO PICK UP SPEED, THERE IS A VERY LOUD NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE WILLVIBRATE AT TIMES. *AK

Oct 30, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING IT IS VERY HARD TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. WHEN TRYING TO PICK UP SPEED, THERE IS A VERY LOUD NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE WILLVIBRATE AT TIMES. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, AND COMPUTER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. IN ADDITION, FLUID FROM THE BATTERY EXPLODED, AND SPLASHED OUT FROM THE HOOD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, AND COMPUTER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. IN ADDITION, FLUID FROM THE BATTERY EXPLODED, AND SPLASHED OUT FROM THE HOOD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, AND COMPUTER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. IN ADDITION, FLUID FROM THE BATTERY EXPLODED, AND SPLASHED OUT FROM THE HOOD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, AND COMPUTER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. IN ADDITION, FLUID FROM THE BATTERY EXPLODED, AND SPLASHED OUT FROM THE HOOD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTREME VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND ABOVE. ALSO WHEELS AND BRAKES SHAKE DURING BRAKING. FORD CONTACTED, AND STATED NO MAJOR RECALL WITH CAR AND NOTHING COULD BE REPAIRED. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Tires

TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY AND WIRES STICK OUT FROM THE SIDES OF THE TIRES ALL THE WAY AROUND, TIRES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AKNO TIRE INFO WAS GIVEN. *NLM

Oct 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A LOUD SCRUBBING NOISE HEARD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS, DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, PROBLEM OCCURS AT ANY SPEED ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENTS. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPPER BOLT ON THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FELL OUT. MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPLACED. ALSO, OWNS A 1992 FORD TAURUS THAT EXHIBITS A SIMILAR PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, CAME ACROSS THE SAME COMPLAINT ON NUMEROUS WEB SITES. *AK THANK YOU

Oct 27, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTREME VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND ABOVE. ALSO WHEELS AND BRAKES SHAKE DURING BRAKING. FORD CONTACTED, AND STATED NO MAJOR RECALL WITH CAR AND NOTHING COULD BE REPAIRED. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Tires

TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY AND WIRES STICK OUT FROM THE SIDES OF THE TIRES ALL THE WAY AROUND, TIRES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AKNO TIRE INFO WAS GIVEN. *NLM

Oct 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A LOUD SCRUBBING NOISE HEARD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS, DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, PROBLEM OCCURS AT ANY SPEED ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENTS. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPPER BOLT ON THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FELL OUT. MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPLACED. ALSO, OWNS A 1992 FORD TAURUS THAT EXHIBITS A SIMILAR PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, CAME ACROSS THE SAME COMPLAINT ON NUMEROUS WEB SITES. *AK THANK YOU

Oct 9, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Electrical System

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Power Train

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Equipment

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Steering

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Electrical System

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Power Train

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Equipment

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 9, 1998 Steering

WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Oct 7, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRING BROKE IN HALF, RECALL ON OTHER MODEL YEARS HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO MODEL YEAR.

Oct 7, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRING BROKE IN HALF, RECALL ON OTHER MODEL YEARS HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO MODEL YEAR.

Oct 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR DRUMS ARE OUT OF ROUND FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER NOTIFIED.

Oct 2, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR DRUMS ARE OUT OF ROUND FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER NOTIFIED.

Oct 2, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 1, 1998 Steering

WHEN TURNING LEFT & ACCELERATING, STEERING LOCKS UP. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER & INFORMED LEFT SIDE MOUNTS HAD DROPPED & IN PIECES. RIGHT SIDE SHOWS SOME DETERIOATION. MECHANIC SAID RECALL WAS CANCELLED & WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REPAIR VEHICLE. (#93V106002) *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Oct 1, 1998 Steering

WHEN TURNING LEFT & ACCELERATING, STEERING LOCKS UP. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER & INFORMED LEFT SIDE MOUNTS HAD DROPPED & IN PIECES. RIGHT SIDE SHOWS SOME DETERIOATION. MECHANIC SAID RECALL WAS CANCELLED & WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REPAIR VEHICLE. (#93V106002) *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Sep 28, 1998 Tires

TIRE SIDEWALL TREADS SEPARATED PREMATURELY (TIRE ID #- DOTCXNP49V058) TIRE NAME- TOYO 2800 ULTRA, SIZE P205/70R14)

Sep 28, 1998 Tires

TIRE SIDEWALL TREADS SEPARATED PREMATURELY (TIRE ID #- DOTCXNP49V058) TIRE NAME- TOYO 2800 ULTRA, SIZE P205/70R14)

Sep 25, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING FAILURE.

Sep 25, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING FAILURE.

Sep 24, 1998 Power Train

TRANMISSION FAILED DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGNED FRONT PUMP INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY.

Sep 24, 1998 Power Train

TRANMISSION FAILED DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGNED FRONT PUMP INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY.

Sep 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES SELF ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY; DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES SELF ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY; DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BRACE IS BOLTED AND NOT WELDED. THE BOLTS RUSTED OUT, AND THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FELL TO THE GROUND. FORD MOTOR CO. IS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION SHOP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH CONSUMER WENT TO MAKE A TURN, LOST ALL STEERING POWER. VEHICLE VEERED ACROSS THE MEDIAN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CONSUMER HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES VERY HARD IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONSUMER CONTACT THE DEALER, THE DEALER SAID THERE'S NOTHING ...

Sep 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BRACE IS BOLTED AND NOT WELDED. THE BOLTS RUSTED OUT, AND THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FELL TO THE GROUND. FORD MOTOR CO. IS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION SHOP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH CONSUMER WENT TO MAKE A TURN, LOST ALL STEERING POWER. VEHICLE VEERED ACROSS THE MEDIAN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CONSUMER HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES VERY HARD IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONSUMER CONTACT THE DEALER, THE DEALER SAID THERE'S NOTHING ...

Sep 1, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

Sep 1, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

Aug 24, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUB-FRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE MOUNT RETAINING PLATE. VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN RECALL # 93V106002. *AK

Aug 24, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUB-FRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE MOUNT RETAINING PLATE. VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN RECALL # 93V106002. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWO TIMES.

Aug 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWO TIMES.

Aug 14, 1998 Steering Fire

THE INBOARD END OF TIE ROD SEPARATED FOR THE STEERING RACK CAUSING TOTAL AND INSTANTANEOUS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *SLC

Aug 14, 1998 Steering Fire

THE INBOARD END OF TIE ROD SEPARATED FOR THE STEERING RACK CAUSING TOTAL AND INSTANTANEOUS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *SLC

Aug 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 6, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON CONTINUALLY AFTER HITTING A POT HOLE OR GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS.

Aug 6, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

Aug 6, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON CONTINUALLY AFTER HITTING A POT HOLE OR GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS.

Aug 6, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

Aug 5, 1998 Power Train

GASKET IN AXODE TRANSMISSION DETERIORATED, BLOCKING LUBRICATION TO PLANTARY GEARS. GEARS DESTROYED DUE TO LACK OF LUBICATION. FOR REFUSES TO DISCUSS MATTER.

Aug 5, 1998 Power Train

GASKET IN AXODE TRANSMISSION DETERIORATED, BLOCKING LUBRICATION TO PLANTARY GEARS. GEARS DESTROYED DUE TO LACK OF LUBICATION. FOR REFUSES TO DISCUSS MATTER.

Jul 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE DROPPED FROM VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTED ENGINE MOUNTS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE DROPPED FROM VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTED ENGINE MOUNTS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY HAD I BEEN UNABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE BUSY FREEWAY THAT I WAS ON.

Jul 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY HAD I BEEN UNABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE BUSY FREEWAY THAT I WAS ON.

Jul 29, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED ON BUSY FREEWAY. FORD SHOULD BE DEMANDED TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS.

Jul 29, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES THEN COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN. (QCAW)

Jul 29, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED ON BUSY FREEWAY. FORD SHOULD BE DEMANDED TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS.

Jul 29, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES THEN COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN. (QCAW)

Jul 21, 1998 Power Train

AXOD TRANSMISSION FAIL. THESE TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TOO SOON. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE.

Jul 21, 1998 Power Train

AXOD TRANSMISSION FAIL. THESE TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TOO SOON. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE.

Jul 20, 1998 Suspension

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS GOING AT SPEEDS OF 60-70 MPH THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND THE ODOMETER DROPS, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 20, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jul 20, 1998 Suspension

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS GOING AT SPEEDS OF 60-70 MPH THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND THE ODOMETER DROPS, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 20, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jul 16, 1998 Power Train

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN OR TO COME TO A STOP, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL WHILE IN THE DRIVE GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Power Train

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN OR TO COME TO A STOP, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL WHILE IN THE DRIVE GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, PRESSED THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN A CRASH. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, PRESSED THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN A CRASH. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 5, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 5, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 1, 1998 Structure

CONSUMER STATES RECALL WAS DONE ON VEHICLE'S STRUCTURE: FRAME: MEMBERS AND BODY BY PREVIOUS OWNER, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. RECALL 93V106002. *AK

Jul 1, 1998 Structure

CONSUMER STATES RECALL WAS DONE ON VEHICLE'S STRUCTURE: FRAME: MEMBERS AND BODY BY PREVIOUS OWNER, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. RECALL 93V106002. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED.

Jun 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED.

Jun 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CRACKED & BROKEN & NEEDED REPLACING. MOTOR MOUNTS NEED REPLACING AGAIN FOR SAME PROBLEM. HAD TO REPLACE AXLES, FRONT DISC BRAKES ROTORS & CV BOOTS. REPLACED ALSO, ACCORDING TO MECHANIC.

Jun 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CRACKED & BROKEN & NEEDED REPLACING. MOTOR MOUNTS NEED REPLACING AGAIN FOR SAME PROBLEM. HAD TO REPLACE AXLES, FRONT DISC BRAKES ROTORS & CV BOOTS. REPLACED ALSO, ACCORDING TO MECHANIC.

Jun 18, 1998 Power Train

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CRACKED & BROKEN & NEEDED REPLACING. MOTOR MOUNTS NEED REPLACING AGAIN FOR SAME PROBLEM. HAD TO REPLACE AXLES, FRONT DISC BRAKES ROTORS & CV BOOTS. REPLACED ALSO, ACCORDING TO MECHANIC.

Jun 18, 1998 Power Train

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CRACKED & BROKEN & NEEDED REPLACING. MOTOR MOUNTS NEED REPLACING AGAIN FOR SAME PROBLEM. HAD TO REPLACE AXLES, FRONT DISC BRAKES ROTORS & CV BOOTS. REPLACED ALSO, ACCORDING TO MECHANIC.

Jun 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CRACKED & BROKEN & NEEDED REPLACING. MOTOR MOUNTS NEED REPLACING AGAIN FOR SAME PROBLEM. HAD TO REPLACE AXLES, FRONT DISC BRAKES ROTORS & CV BOOTS. REPLACED ALSO, ACCORDING TO MECHANIC.

Jun 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CRACKED & BROKEN & NEEDED REPLACING. MOTOR MOUNTS NEED REPLACING AGAIN FOR SAME PROBLEM. HAD TO REPLACE AXLES, FRONT DISC BRAKES ROTORS & CV BOOTS. REPLACED ALSO, ACCORDING TO MECHANIC.

Jun 18, 1998 Power Train

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CRACKED & BROKEN & NEEDED REPLACING. MOTOR MOUNTS NEED REPLACING AGAIN FOR SAME PROBLEM. HAD TO REPLACE AXLES, FRONT DISC BRAKES ROTORS & CV BOOTS. REPLACED ALSO, ACCORDING TO MECHANIC.

Jun 18, 1998 Power Train

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CRACKED & BROKEN & NEEDED REPLACING. MOTOR MOUNTS NEED REPLACING AGAIN FOR SAME PROBLEM. HAD TO REPLACE AXLES, FRONT DISC BRAKES ROTORS & CV BOOTS. REPLACED ALSO, ACCORDING TO MECHANIC.

Jun 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ENTIRE ROTOR DETACHED FROM THE STEEL HUB AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE SECOND ROTOR REVEALED THE THAT IT TO WAS FAILING.

Jun 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ENTIRE ROTOR DETACHED FROM THE STEEL HUB AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE SECOND ROTOR REVEALED THE THAT IT TO WAS FAILING.

Jun 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO RUST.

Jun 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO RUST.

Jun 9, 1998 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OUTER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Jun 9, 1998 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OUTER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

May 27, 1998 Wheels

WHEELS CRACKING.

May 27, 1998 Wheels

WHEELS CRACKING.

May 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Structure

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Visibility

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Power Train

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Structure

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Visibility

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 12, 1998 Power Train

ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD ...

May 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED CV BOOT.

May 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED CV BOOT.

May 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED CV BOOT.

May 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED CV BOOT.

May 5, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 5, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED.

May 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH, NO PROBLEM FOUND TO CAUSE WARNING.

May 5, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH.

May 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE BOOTS FAILING.

May 5, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 5, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED.

May 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH, NO PROBLEM FOUND TO CAUSE WARNING.

May 5, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH.

May 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE BOOTS FAILING.

Apr 28, 1998 Power Train

TRANSAXLE FAILED CAUSING SUDDEN DOWNSHIFTING.

Apr 28, 1998 Power Train

TRANSAXLE FAILED CAUSING SUDDEN DOWNSHIFTING.

Apr 24, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Apr 24, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Apr 22, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED.

Apr 22, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED.

Apr 16, 1998 Structure

THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE CORNER OF THE SUBFRAME BECAME DETACHED FROM THE SUBFRAME MOUNT RETAINING PLATE, CAUSING THE REAR SUBFRAME TO DROP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. OWNER HAS NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT A REPAIR UNDER A RECALL WAS MADE 2/22/94 (93V-106-002). *AK

Apr 16, 1998 Structure

THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE CORNER OF THE SUBFRAME BECAME DETACHED FROM THE SUBFRAME MOUNT RETAINING PLATE, CAUSING THE REAR SUBFRAME TO DROP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. OWNER HAS NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT A REPAIR UNDER A RECALL WAS MADE 2/22/94 (93V-106-002). *AK

Mar 10, 1998 Steering

THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY HARD TO STEER WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DEFECT IN RACK AND PINION. *AK

Mar 10, 1998 Steering

THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY HARD TO STEER WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DEFECT IN RACK AND PINION. *AK

Mar 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET FAILURE.

Mar 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET FAILURE.

Feb 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED TWICE.

Feb 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Feb 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED TWICE.

Feb 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Feb 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. OWNER INTERESTED IN STUDIES THAT HAVE BEEN PERFORMED ON 1991 TAURUS TRANSMISSIONS.

Feb 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. OWNER INTERESTED IN STUDIES THAT HAVE BEEN PERFORMED ON 1991 TAURUS TRANSMISSIONS.

Feb 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING SLIPPAGE.

Feb 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING SLIPPAGE.

Feb 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BODY MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION TO FALL ON STEERING MECHANISM. RECALL ON OTHER TAURUS MODELS HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT APPLICABLE.

Feb 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BODY MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION TO FALL ON STEERING MECHANISM. RECALL ON OTHER TAURUS MODELS HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT APPLICABLE.

Feb 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HAD A HOLE IN THE PLASTIC, NON REPAIRABLE , REPLACED AND INSTALLED. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STOPPED DEAD, NO WARNING, NO OIL LEAKING, OIL WELL WAS FULL. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HAD A HOLE IN THE PLASTIC, NON REPAIRABLE , REPLACED AND INSTALLED. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STOPPED DEAD, NO WARNING, NO OIL LEAKING, OIL WELL WAS FULL. *AK

Feb 6, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE CLUTCH IN THE TRANSMISSION BURNED OUT PRIOR TO SERVICE RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF THE DATE. *AK

Feb 6, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE CLUTCH IN THE TRANSMISSION BURNED OUT PRIOR TO SERVICE RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF THE DATE. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE RUNAWAY AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE RUNAWAY AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 3, 1998 Structure

REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FALL DOWN A TLOW SPEED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MAKE/MODEL/YEAR (93V-106.002). *AK

Feb 3, 1998 Structure

REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FALL DOWN A TLOW SPEED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MAKE/MODEL/YEAR (93V-106.002). *AK

Jan 28, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jan 28, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jan 20, 1998 Structure

THE EXTERIOR PAINT AND COATING IS SEPARATING FROM VEHICLE.

Jan 20, 1998 Structure

THE EXTERIOR PAINT AND COATING IS SEPARATING FROM VEHICLE.

Jan 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. THIS TRANSMISSION WAS UNDER A RECALL NOTICE. THE RECALL COVERED TRANSMISSIONS WITH UP TO 60,000 MILES, THIS ONE DID NOT FAIL UNTIL 69,155 MILES.

Jan 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. THIS TRANSMISSION WAS UNDER A RECALL NOTICE. THE RECALL COVERED TRANSMISSIONS WITH UP TO 60,000 MILES, THIS ONE DID NOT FAIL UNTIL 69,155 MILES.

Jan 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY. ALSO REPLACED TRANSAXLE. (94M84). *AK

Jan 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY. ALSO REPLACED TRANSAXLE. (94M84). *AK

Jan 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY. ALSO REPLACED TRANSAXLE. (94M84). *AK

Jan 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY. ALSO REPLACED TRANSAXLE. (94M84). *AK

Dec 31, 1997 Power Train

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS AT A STOP TRANSMISSION WOULD DISENGAGE AS IF IN NEUTRAL. THEN WOULD REV UP WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THEN WOULD JERK & VEHICLE WOULD MOVE. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED THEY DID NOT KNOW OF ANY SUCH PROBLEM & WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR IT. *AK

Dec 31, 1997 Power Train

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS AT A STOP TRANSMISSION WOULD DISENGAGE AS IF IN NEUTRAL. THEN WOULD REV UP WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THEN WOULD JERK & VEHICLE WOULD MOVE. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED THEY DID NOT KNOW OF ANY SUCH PROBLEM & WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR IT. *AK

Dec 18, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 18, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 15, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT REASON.. *AK

Dec 15, 1997 Power Train

.TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Dec 15, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT REASON.. *AK

Dec 15, 1997 Power Train

.TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Dec 13, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 13, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 5, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM

Dec 5, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM

Nov 25, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED.

Nov 25, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED.

Nov 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION . *AK

Nov 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION . *AK

Nov 20, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED FOUR TIMES. ALSO, REPLACED TRANSAXLE. *AK

Nov 20, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED FOUR TIMES. ALSO, REPLACED TRANSAXLE. *AK

Nov 20, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED FOUR TIMES. ALSO, REPLACED TRANSAXLE. *AK

Nov 20, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED FOUR TIMES. ALSO, REPLACED TRANSAXLE. *AK

Nov 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANK SENSOR FAILS CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN, WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO RESTART FOR 1/2 HOUR.

Nov 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANK SENSOR FAILS CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN, WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO RESTART FOR 1/2 HOUR.

Nov 10, 1997 Structure

THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUB-FRAME ARE MAKING NOISE. CONSUMER HAD CONACTED DEALER . *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, WON'T GO OFF. DEALER SAYS IT MAY NOT DEPLOY DURING IMPACT. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Structure

THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUB-FRAME ARE MAKING NOISE. CONSUMER HAD CONACTED DEALER . *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, WON'T GO OFF. DEALER SAYS IT MAY NOT DEPLOY DURING IMPACT. *AK

Nov 9, 1997 Power Train

TRASAXLE REBUILT 4 TIMES. *AK

Nov 9, 1997 Power Train

TRASAXLE REBUILT 4 TIMES. *AK

Nov 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL STICKS AND WILL NOT RELEASE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Nov 7, 1997 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES WITH TRANSMISSION, TOTAL FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SEIZE WHILE ON HIGHWAY.

Nov 7, 1997 Steering

INNER TIE RODS FAILED.

Nov 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR VALVE COVER BOLTS LOOSE, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Nov 7, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT FAILED.

Nov 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Nov 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED.

Nov 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL STICKS AND WILL NOT RELEASE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Nov 7, 1997 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES WITH TRANSMISSION, TOTAL FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SEIZE WHILE ON HIGHWAY.

Nov 7, 1997 Steering

INNER TIE RODS FAILED.

Nov 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR VALVE COVER BOLTS LOOSE, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Nov 7, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT FAILED.

Nov 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Nov 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED.

Nov 5, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP.

Nov 5, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP.

Oct 31, 1997 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION FAILED/REPLACED TWICE. IN ADDITION, WHILR DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

TRANSMISSION FAILED/REPLACED TWICE. IN ADDITION, WHILR DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION FAILED/REPLACED TWICE. IN ADDITION, WHILR DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

TRANSMISSION FAILED/REPLACED TWICE. IN ADDITION, WHILR DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 30, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Oct 30, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Oct 28, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS.

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPS WHEN PUT INTO GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE.

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BURNT RUBBER SMELL.

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS.

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPS WHEN PUT INTO GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE.

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BURNT RUBBER SMELL.

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER MOTOR FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER MOTOR FAILED.

Oct 6, 1997 Wheels

FT PASSENGER WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING A HEAD ON COLLISION, REPLACED THE STUDS AND LUG NUTS FOUR TIMES OVER THE PAST TWO YEAR.

Oct 6, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL STUDS KEEP BREAKING OFF, ONE INCIDENT CAUSED WHEEL TO COLLAPSE.

Oct 6, 1997 Wheels

FT PASSENGER WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING A HEAD ON COLLISION, REPLACED THE STUDS AND LUG NUTS FOUR TIMES OVER THE PAST TWO YEAR.

Oct 6, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL STUDS KEEP BREAKING OFF, ONE INCIDENT CAUSED WHEEL TO COLLAPSE.

Sep 23, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 23, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING THE BRAKES SUDDENLY SELF ACTIVATED FOR PERIODS OF A FEW TO SEVERAL MINUTES.

Sep 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING THE BRAKES SUDDENLY SELF ACTIVATED FOR PERIODS OF A FEW TO SEVERAL MINUTES.

Sep 18, 1997 Air Bags

DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED 3 TIMES. *AK

Sep 18, 1997 Air Bags

DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED 3 TIMES. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Power Train

REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION, DUE TO A UNKNOWN RECALL OR RECALL-TYPE OF ACTION.

Sep 12, 1997 Power Train

RECALL ON TRANSMISSION--NOTICE NOT RECEIVED.

Sep 12, 1997 Power Train

REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION, DUE TO A UNKNOWN RECALL OR RECALL-TYPE OF ACTION.

Sep 12, 1997 Power Train

RECALL ON TRANSMISSION--NOTICE NOT RECEIVED.

Sep 9, 1997 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60+ MPH) AND TRANSMISSION IS IN OVERDRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWN SHIFTS TO LOWEST GEAR (35 MPH), THEN ERRATICALLY SHIFTS BETWEEN ALL FORWARD GEARS.

Sep 9, 1997 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60+ MPH) AND TRANSMISSION IS IN OVERDRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWN SHIFTS TO LOWEST GEAR (35 MPH), THEN ERRATICALLY SHIFTS BETWEEN ALL FORWARD GEARS.

Aug 28, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES.

Aug 28, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING, CAUSING PROBLEMS TO OTHER COMPONENTS WITHIN THE VEHICLE.

Aug 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Aug 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Aug 28, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES.

Aug 28, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING, CAUSING PROBLEMS TO OTHER COMPONENTS WITHIN THE VEHICLE.

Aug 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Aug 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Aug 27, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 25 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOVLED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. DUP OF 815728, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK

Aug 27, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 25 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOVLED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. DUP OF 815728, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.

Aug 18, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG FAILURE.

Aug 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER HOSE AND PUMP FAILED.

Aug 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER HOSE AND PUMP FAILED.

Aug 18, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.

Aug 18, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG FAILURE.

Aug 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER HOSE AND PUMP FAILED.

Aug 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER HOSE AND PUMP FAILED.

Aug 17, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Aug 17, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Power Train

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Power Train

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE ACCELERATOR STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE KEPT GOING . CONSUMER TRIED HITTING THE BRAKES AND THEY WOULDN'T WORK. THE VEHICLE KEP PICKING UP SPEED AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HAD TO KEEP HITTING THE GAS PEDAL HARD WITH FOOT IN ORDER FOR IT TO UNSTICK,...

Aug 8, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE ACCELERATOR STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE KEPT GOING . CONSUMER TRIED HITTING THE BRAKES AND THEY WOULDN'T WORK. THE VEHICLE KEP PICKING UP SPEED AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HAD TO KEEP HITTING THE GAS PEDAL HARD WITH FOOT IN ORDER FOR IT TO UNSTICK,...

Aug 7, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND RAN INTO A TREE AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND RAN INTO A TREE AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 31, 1997 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHEN REACHING SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. *AK

Jul 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHEN REACHING SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. *AK

Jul 31, 1997 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHEN REACHING SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. *AK

Jul 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHEN REACHING SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. *AK

Jul 30, 1997 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *SLC

Jul 30, 1997 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *SLC

Jul 30, 1997 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *SLC

Jul 30, 1997 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *SLC

Jul 29, 1997 Power Train

AN UNSUPPORTED PIECE OF THE TRANSMISSION GASKET BROKE SHUTTING OFF THE LUBRICATION OIL.

Jul 29, 1997 Power Train

AN UNSUPPORTED PIECE OF THE TRANSMISSION GASKET BROKE SHUTTING OFF THE LUBRICATION OIL.

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING, START TO APPLY BRAKES, PEDAL WOULD STICK; WOULD OCCUR AT VARIOUS SPEEDS; HAVE TO MANUALLY PULL PEDAL UP. NOW GOING ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR; BRAKES DON'T WORK & THEN WOULD KICK BACK UP; BRAKES WORKING. TAKEN TO MECHANIC & HAD CHECKED OUT & TOLD NOT ABS MALFUNCTIONED, BUT BRAKE BOOSTER. *AK

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN WITHOUT APPLICATION, AND THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD. BRAKE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP TO RECTIFY PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING, START TO APPLY BRAKES, PEDAL WOULD STICK; WOULD OCCUR AT VARIOUS SPEEDS; HAVE TO MANUALLY PULL PEDAL UP. NOW GOING ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR; BRAKES DON'T WORK & THEN WOULD KICK BACK UP; BRAKES WORKING. TAKEN TO MECHANIC & HAD CHECKED OUT & TOLD NOT ABS MALFUNCTIONED, BUT BRAKE BOOSTER. *AK

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN WITHOUT APPLICATION, AND THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD. BRAKE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP TO RECTIFY PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. ACTUAL CAUSE OF FIRE IS UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. ACTUAL CAUSE OF FIRE IS UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 15, 1997 Tires

HAD PARKED VEHICLE & WALKED AWAY; HEARD A LOUD NOISE; CHECKED VEHICLE AREA & NOTICED SPARE TIRE (DONUT) IN SPARE AREA HAD EXPLODED; WEATHER WAS COOL; SPARE AREA & ROOF OF VEHICLE DAMAGED. COULD NOT RESTART VEHICLE DUE TO KILLED SWITCH & FIRE DEPT FILED REPORT BEFORE VEHICLE WAS MOVED. *AK TIRE WA...

Jul 15, 1997 Tires

HAD PARKED VEHICLE & WALKED AWAY; HEARD A LOUD NOISE; CHECKED VEHICLE AREA & NOTICED SPARE TIRE (DONUT) IN SPARE AREA HAD EXPLODED; WEATHER WAS COOL; SPARE AREA & ROOF OF VEHICLE DAMAGED. COULD NOT RESTART VEHICLE DUE TO KILLED SWITCH & FIRE DEPT FILED REPORT BEFORE VEHICLE WAS MOVED. *AK TIRE WA...

Jul 10, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE CAR JUST CUT OFF, THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION HAD BURNT OUT, CONSUMER STATED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, AND THE DESIGN WAS FAULTY. *AK CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. CONSUMER STATED DEALER REPLACED THE TRANS...

Jul 10, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE CAR JUST CUT OFF, THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION HAD BURNT OUT, CONSUMER STATED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, AND THE DESIGN WAS FAULTY. *AK CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. CONSUMER STATED DEALER REPLACED THE TRANS...

Jun 24, 1997 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

Jun 24, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

Jun 24, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jun 20, 1997 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE HAS DEFECTIVE DRIVER AIRBAG SYSTEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. BEEN FIXED 3 TIMES. REPLACED THE SWITCH TWICE AND SRS LIGHT IS STILL COMING ON. *AK

Jun 20, 1997 Electrical System

THE HORN BUTTONS ARE TOO SMALL AND FLUSH WITH THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY. TO ACTIVATE, THE HORN BUTTONS, THE DRIVER HAS TO USE HIS /HER FINGERS. *AK

Jun 20, 1997 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE HAS DEFECTIVE DRIVER AIRBAG SYSTEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. BEEN FIXED 3 TIMES. REPLACED THE SWITCH TWICE AND SRS LIGHT IS STILL COMING ON. *AK

Jun 20, 1997 Electrical System

THE HORN BUTTONS ARE TOO SMALL AND FLUSH WITH THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY. TO ACTIVATE, THE HORN BUTTONS, THE DRIVER HAS TO USE HIS /HER FINGERS. *AK

Jun 10, 1997 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jun 10, 1997 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jun 5, 1997 Tires

WHILE PARKED THE SPARE TIRE IN THE REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BLEW UP, CAUSING GAS LINES TO CUT OFF AND RESULTING IN INTERIOR DAMAGE. *AK

Jun 5, 1997 Tires

WHILE PARKED THE SPARE TIRE IN THE REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BLEW UP, CAUSING GAS LINES TO CUT OFF AND RESULTING IN INTERIOR DAMAGE. *AK

May 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED TWO TIMES DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. MJS

May 22, 1997 Steering

TIE RODS REPLACED TWO TIMES DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. MJS

May 22, 1997 Structure

MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED THREE TIMES AND TRANSMISSION IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE RECALL RELATED FAILURES (RECALL COMPONENT- BODY MOUNTS) ALL REPLACEMENT AND FAILURES OCCURRED PRIOR TO NOTICE. MJS

May 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED TWO TIMES DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. MJS

May 22, 1997 Steering

TIE RODS REPLACED TWO TIMES DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. MJS

May 22, 1997 Structure

MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED THREE TIMES AND TRANSMISSION IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE RECALL RELATED FAILURES (RECALL COMPONENT- BODY MOUNTS) ALL REPLACEMENT AND FAILURES OCCURRED PRIOR TO NOTICE. MJS

May 19, 1997 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT (55-60) MPH DRIVER NOTICED A WOBBLE IN THE VEHICLE AS THOUGH VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE . WHEN PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DRIVER DISCOVERED THE TIE ROD SHAFT ON THE RACK AND PINION WAS BROKEN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

May 19, 1997 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT (55-60) MPH DRIVER NOTICED A WOBBLE IN THE VEHICLE AS THOUGH VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE . WHEN PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DRIVER DISCOVERED THE TIE ROD SHAFT ON THE RACK AND PINION WAS BROKEN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

May 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND BLEW OUT, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. *AK

May 2, 1997 Unknown Or Other

'CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON'.

May 2, 1997 Steering

NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN.

May 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

May 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED.

May 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

May 2, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

May 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND BLEW OUT, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. *AK

May 2, 1997 Unknown Or Other

'CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON'.

May 2, 1997 Steering

NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN.

May 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

May 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED.

May 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

May 2, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Apr 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HOLE IN RADIATOR.

Apr 29, 1997 Power Train

CV BOOTS CRACKED.

Apr 29, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

PISTONS CRACKED.

Apr 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Apr 29, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END WELDED OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Apr 29, 1997 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR COMES OFF WINDSHIELD.

Apr 29, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPLACED.

Apr 29, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAILED.

Apr 29, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS FAILED.

Apr 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HOLE IN RADIATOR.

Apr 29, 1997 Power Train

CV BOOTS CRACKED.

Apr 29, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

PISTONS CRACKED.

Apr 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Apr 29, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END WELDED OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Apr 29, 1997 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR COMES OFF WINDSHIELD.

Apr 29, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPLACED.

Apr 29, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAILED.

Apr 29, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS FAILED.

Apr 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED TWICE AND REPLACED.

Apr 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED ALUMINUM PISTON CAUSED TRANSMISSION FAIL.

Apr 25, 1997 Structure

FRONT BOOTS CRACKED/SPLIT AND REPLACED.

Apr 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED AND REPLACED DUE TO IRREPAIRABLE HOLE.

Apr 25, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END ALIGNMENT WELDED BY FACTORY OUT OF LINE.

Apr 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED TWICE AND REPLACED.

Apr 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED ALUMINUM PISTON CAUSED TRANSMISSION FAIL.

Apr 25, 1997 Structure

FRONT BOOTS CRACKED/SPLIT AND REPLACED.

Apr 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED AND REPLACED DUE TO IRREPAIRABLE HOLE.

Apr 25, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END ALIGNMENT WELDED BY FACTORY OUT OF LINE.

Apr 21, 1997 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 21, 1997 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 17, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Apr 17, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICANT ON GEARS.

Apr 14, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 14, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICANT ON GEARS.

Apr 14, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 3, 1997 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD FLASHES 10 TMES, PAUSES FOR 1 SECOND, CONTINUES PATTERN WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. FORD SUGGESTED DEALER REPLACE CLOCK SPRING AND AIRBAG MONITOR SYSTEM. *AK

Apr 3, 1997 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD FLASHES 10 TMES, PAUSES FOR 1 SECOND, CONTINUES PATTERN WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. FORD SUGGESTED DEALER REPLACE CLOCK SPRING AND AIRBAG MONITOR SYSTEM. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Steering

RIGHT FRONT INNER TIE ROD FRACTURED, CAUSING POOR STABILITY.

Apr 1, 1997 Steering

RIGHT FRONT INNER TIE ROD FRACTURED, CAUSING POOR STABILITY.

Mar 31, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE EITHER IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE EITHER IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. *AK

Mar 27, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

Mar 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Mar 27, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

Mar 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKET LEAK.

Mar 27, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

Mar 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Mar 27, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

Mar 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKET LEAK.

Mar 25, 1997 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY CANNOT BE SEEN ON A BRIGHT SUNNY DAY.

Mar 25, 1997 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY CANNOT BE SEEN ON A BRIGHT SUNNY DAY.

Mar 21, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS/HESITATES. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS/HESITATES. *AK

Mar 19, 1997 Power Train

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REPAIRED. MOST RECENTLY THE OWNER HAS EXPERIENCED THREE EPISODES OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Mar 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REPAIRED. MOST RECENTLY THE OWNER HAS EXPERIENCED THREE EPISODES OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Mar 19, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Mar 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.

Mar 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Mar 19, 1997 Power Train

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REPAIRED. MOST RECENTLY THE OWNER HAS EXPERIENCED THREE EPISODES OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Mar 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REPAIRED. MOST RECENTLY THE OWNER HAS EXPERIENCED THREE EPISODES OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Mar 19, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Mar 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.

Mar 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Mar 12, 1997 Steering

LEFT INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING POWER. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Steering

LEFT INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING POWER. *AK

Mar 11, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Mar 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Mar 11, 1997 Structure

REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTS FAILED, RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO VIN #.

Mar 11, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Mar 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Mar 11, 1997 Structure

REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTS FAILED, RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO VIN #.

Mar 3, 1997 Structure

BOLT FELL OUT OF THE "A" JOINT, ALLOWING ENGINE TO DROP. RECALL 92S61-S1 PERFORMED ON 7/94 WITH FAILURE REOCCURRING. DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY ARE ONLY OBLIGATED TO REPAIR ONCE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 3, 1997 Structure

BOLT FELL OUT OF THE "A" JOINT, ALLOWING ENGINE TO DROP. RECALL 92S61-S1 PERFORMED ON 7/94 WITH FAILURE REOCCURRING. DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY ARE ONLY OBLIGATED TO REPAIR ONCE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNT FAILED.

Feb 28, 1997 Tires

TWO GOOD YEAR TIRES BLEW OUT.

Feb 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNT FAILED.

Feb 28, 1997 Tires

TWO GOOD YEAR TIRES BLEW OUT.

Feb 25, 1997 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE SUB-FAME FELL DOWN AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 25, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES.

Feb 25, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING HESITATION/BUCKING.

Feb 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN LEAKING.

Feb 25, 1997 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE SUB-FAME FELL DOWN AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 25, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES.

Feb 25, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING HESITATION/BUCKING.

Feb 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN LEAKING.

Feb 20, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING.

Feb 20, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING.

Feb 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN COLD AND HESITATES BADLY. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM.

Feb 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN COLD AND HESITATES BADLY. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM.

Feb 11, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON.

Feb 11, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON.

Feb 5, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Feb 5, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Feb 4, 1997 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING CAN'T SHIFT TRANSMISSION GEARS. *AK

Feb 4, 1997 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING CAN'T SHIFT TRANSMISSION GEARS. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY.

Jan 28, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY.

Jan 18, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE, SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *AK

Jan 18, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE, SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *AK

Jan 13, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN, RECALL NOTICE WARNED ABOUT ERRATIC SHIFTING THAT COULD CAUSE BREAKDOWN.

Jan 13, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN, RECALL NOTICE WARNED ABOUT ERRATIC SHIFTING THAT COULD CAUSE BREAKDOWN.

Jan 10, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AS PER RECALL NOTICE BUT FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIRED.

Jan 10, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AS PER RECALL NOTICE BUT FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIRED.

Dec 20, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DISENGAGED FROM DRIVE AND THEN SUDDENLY REENGAGED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Dec 20, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DISENGAGED FROM DRIVE AND THEN SUDDENLY REENGAGED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Dec 17, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED FROM DRIVE GEAR 4 TIMES, CAUSING A LOSS OF FORWARD MOTION.

Dec 17, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO NEUTRAL GEAR

Dec 17, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED FROM DRIVE GEAR 4 TIMES, CAUSING A LOSS OF FORWARD MOTION.

Dec 17, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO NEUTRAL GEAR

Dec 11, 1996 Electrical System

WAS DRIVING ALONG AND STOPPED AT THE LIGHT, VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND IT SHUT DOWN FOR A FEW MINUTES. HAD TO PUSH TO GET IT STARTED AND THEN AT THE NEXT LIGHT IT STOPPED AGAIN. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Electrical System

WAS DRIVING ALONG AND STOPPED AT THE LIGHT, VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND IT SHUT DOWN FOR A FEW MINUTES. HAD TO PUSH TO GET IT STARTED AND THEN AT THE NEXT LIGHT IT STOPPED AGAIN. *AK

Dec 9, 1996 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE AND IN MOTION, TRANSMISSION WILL SUDDENLY DISENGAGE OUT OF GEAR THEN REENGAGE, CAUSING UNEXPECTED DEACCELERATION/ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Dec 9, 1996 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE AND IN MOTION, TRANSMISSION WILL SUDDENLY DISENGAGE OUT OF GEAR THEN REENGAGE, CAUSING UNEXPECTED DEACCELERATION/ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR FAILURE.

Dec 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR FAILURE.

Dec 2, 1996 Power Train

OWNER STATES WITH NO WARNING HIS TRANSMISSION FAILED, HE NOTES THAT THE VEHICLE DIED OUT COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING, HE FEARS A CRASH COMING UP IF THIS CONTUNIES. *AK *JB

Dec 2, 1996 Power Train

OWNER STATES WITH NO WARNING HIS TRANSMISSION FAILED, HE NOTES THAT THE VEHICLE DIED OUT COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING, HE FEARS A CRASH COMING UP IF THIS CONTUNIES. *AK *JB

Nov 26, 1996 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON A CITY STREET AT 40 MPH, THE JOINT BETWEEN RACK AND TIE ROD SHATTERED, CAUSING TIE ROD END TO SEPARATE FROM RACK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON A CITY STREET AT 40 MPH, THE JOINT BETWEEN RACK AND TIE ROD SHATTERED, CAUSING TIE ROD END TO SEPARATE FROM RACK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON A CITY STREET AT 40 MPH, THE JOINT BETWEEN RACK AND TIE ROD SHATTERED, CAUSING TIE ROD END TO SEPARATE FROM RACK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON A CITY STREET AT 40 MPH, THE JOINT BETWEEN RACK AND TIE ROD SHATTERED, CAUSING TIE ROD END TO SEPARATE FROM RACK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Nov 22, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LURCHED FORWARD UPON COMING TO A FULL STOP PRIOR TO RECALL.

Nov 22, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LURCHED FORWARD UPON COMING TO A FULL STOP PRIOR TO RECALL.

Nov 21, 1996 Structure

THE BODY MOUTNS OF THE REAR CORNER OF THE SUBFRAME WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION, CONSUMER HAD THE REPAIR CORRECTED UNDER THE RECALL AT 32, 000 MILES. *AK

Nov 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED TWICE.

Nov 21, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD ASSEMBLY COLLAPSED.

Nov 21, 1996 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED.

Nov 21, 1996 Structure

THE BODY MOUTNS OF THE REAR CORNER OF THE SUBFRAME WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION, CONSUMER HAD THE REPAIR CORRECTED UNDER THE RECALL AT 32, 000 MILES. *AK

Nov 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED TWICE.

Nov 21, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD ASSEMBLY COLLAPSED.

Nov 21, 1996 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED.

Nov 8, 1996 Power Train

WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT INTO A HIGHER GEAR THE GEAR LOCKED UP, RECEIVED SERVICE BULLETIN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , WASN'T HAVING THE PROBLEM A THAT TIME, BUT DEALER KNEW THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Nov 8, 1996 Power Train

WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT INTO A HIGHER GEAR THE GEAR LOCKED UP, RECEIVED SERVICE BULLETIN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , WASN'T HAVING THE PROBLEM A THAT TIME, BUT DEALER KNEW THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Nov 5, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, OPENED HOOD AND FLAME SSHOT OUT, USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT FIRE. *AK

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE PEDAL NOT COMPLETELY RETURNING, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER/POWER BRAKE BOOSTER.

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE PEDAL NOT COMPLETELY RETURNING, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER/POWER BRAKE BOOSTER.

Nov 5, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, OPENED HOOD AND FLAME SSHOT OUT, USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT FIRE. *AK

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE PEDAL NOT COMPLETELY RETURNING, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER/POWER BRAKE BOOSTER.

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE PEDAL NOT COMPLETELY RETURNING, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER/POWER BRAKE BOOSTER.

Nov 4, 1996 Structure

THE ENGINE IS DROPPING OUT ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE BECAUSE THE BOLTS THAT SUPPORT THE FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTS ARE RUSTING AND CORRODING. *AK *JB

Nov 4, 1996 Structure

THE ENGINE IS DROPPING OUT ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE BECAUSE THE BOLTS THAT SUPPORT THE FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTS ARE RUSTING AND CORRODING. *AK *JB

Nov 1, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Nov 1, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 31, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT, AT 45 MPH. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 31, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT, AT 45 MPH. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Suspension

THE FRONT STRUT WAS REPAIRED AND THE CV JOINTS WERE REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Power Train

THE FRONT STRUT WAS REPAIRED AND THE CV JOINTS WERE REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Suspension

THE FRONT STRUT WAS REPAIRED AND THE CV JOINTS WERE REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Power Train

THE FRONT STRUT WAS REPAIRED AND THE CV JOINTS WERE REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Suspension

FRONT RIGHT WHEEL COLLAPSED DUE TO AXLE FAILURE.

Oct 21, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FELL OUT.

Oct 21, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ADJUSTERS FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Oct 21, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Suspension

FRONT RIGHT WHEEL COLLAPSED DUE TO AXLE FAILURE.

Oct 21, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FELL OUT.

Oct 21, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ADJUSTERS FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Oct 18, 1996 Structure

SUBFRAME RECALL REPAIRS UNSATISFACTORY, FAILED AFTER REPAIRS.

Oct 18, 1996 Structure

SUBFRAME RECALL REPAIRS UNSATISFACTORY, FAILED AFTER REPAIRS.

Oct 17, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS ARE INOPERATIVE, DOOR WON'T OPEN FROM INSIDE, OPENS FROM OUTSIDE ONLY. *AK

Oct 17, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS ARE INOPERATIVE, DOOR WON'T OPEN FROM INSIDE, OPENS FROM OUTSIDE ONLY. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO HER FACE AND HER ARM. SHE HAD TO HAVE A SKIN GRAFT DONE BECAUSE OF THIS.*AK

Oct 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO HER FACE AND HER ARM. SHE HAD TO HAVE A SKIN GRAFT DONE BECAUSE OF THIS.*AK

Oct 4, 1996 Power Train Fire

TRANSAXLE FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL NOTICE NEVER RECEIVED.

Oct 4, 1996 Power Train Fire

TRANSAXLE FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL NOTICE NEVER RECEIVED.

Oct 3, 1996 Structure

THE DEALER CORRECTED THE RECALL PROBLEM IN 94 AND THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM ALL OVER AGAIN. NOW THE DEALER WANTS THE CONSUMER TO PAY FOR THE RECALL PROBLEM, CONSUMER THINKS THAT THE DEALER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Steering

FAILURE ON THE INNER TIE ROD, WHEN DRIVING THE INNER TIE ROD BROKE.*AK ALSO CAUSING CV JOINT BOOTS TO BR REPLACED AS WELL DUE TO THE INNER TIE ROD BREAKING.*JB

Oct 3, 1996 Power Train

FAILURE ON THE INNER TIE ROD, WHEN DRIVING THE INNER TIE ROD BROKE.*AK ALSO CAUSING CV JOINT BOOTS TO BR REPLACED AS WELL DUE TO THE INNER TIE ROD BREAKING.*JB

Oct 3, 1996 Structure

THE DEALER CORRECTED THE RECALL PROBLEM IN 94 AND THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM ALL OVER AGAIN. NOW THE DEALER WANTS THE CONSUMER TO PAY FOR THE RECALL PROBLEM, CONSUMER THINKS THAT THE DEALER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Steering

FAILURE ON THE INNER TIE ROD, WHEN DRIVING THE INNER TIE ROD BROKE.*AK ALSO CAUSING CV JOINT BOOTS TO BR REPLACED AS WELL DUE TO THE INNER TIE ROD BREAKING.*JB

Oct 3, 1996 Power Train

FAILURE ON THE INNER TIE ROD, WHEN DRIVING THE INNER TIE ROD BROKE.*AK ALSO CAUSING CV JOINT BOOTS TO BR REPLACED AS WELL DUE TO THE INNER TIE ROD BREAKING.*JB

Sep 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS IN AN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THERE WERE HOLES IN AIR ONLY, DEPLOYED HALF WAY . AK

Sep 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS IN AN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THERE WERE HOLES IN AIR ONLY, DEPLOYED HALF WAY . AK

Sep 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE IN A RAMP GARAGE, VEHICLE WAS HOT, RESTARTED VEHICLE, STARTED TO DRIVE VEHICLE, SMELLED SMOKE/ELECTRICAL BURNING, SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AND BENEATH CAR, MADE POPPING SOUNDS, TURNED VEHICLE OFF; IGNITION SWITCH WAS EXTREMELY HOT*AK

Sep 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE IN A RAMP GARAGE, VEHICLE WAS HOT, RESTARTED VEHICLE, STARTED TO DRIVE VEHICLE, SMELLED SMOKE/ELECTRICAL BURNING, SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AND BENEATH CAR, MADE POPPING SOUNDS, TURNED VEHICLE OFF; IGNITION SWITCH WAS EXTREMELY HOT*AK

Sep 10, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS RESET IN THE UP POSITION, RESTRICTING VISIBILITY. *AK

Sep 10, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS RESET IN THE UP POSITION, RESTRICTING VISIBILITY. *AK

Sep 5, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASED THE CAR NEW, HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Sep 5, 1996 Power Train

AT 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION FAILED . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Sep 5, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASED THE CAR NEW, HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Sep 5, 1996 Power Train

AT 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION FAILED . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Aug 30, 1996 Electrical System

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE UP POSITION, DUE TO FAULTY MOTOR AND WIRING HARNESS.

Aug 30, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE UP POSITION, DUE TO FAULTY MOTOR AND WIRING HARNESS.

Aug 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 30, 1996 Electrical System

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE UP POSITION, DUE TO FAULTY MOTOR AND WIRING HARNESS.

Aug 30, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE UP POSITION, DUE TO FAULTY MOTOR AND WIRING HARNESS.

Aug 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES OVERHEATED AFTER 50MILES OF DRIVING . CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO BRAKE SHOP AND WAS ADVISED THE BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY BUT PARTIALLY MELTED DOWN, ROTORS, PADS, CALIPERS AND CALIPERS PINS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Aug 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES OVERHEATED AFTER 50MILES OF DRIVING . CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO BRAKE SHOP AND WAS ADVISED THE BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY BUT PARTIALLY MELTED DOWN, ROTORS, PADS, CALIPERS AND CALIPERS PINS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Aug 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES OVERHEATED AFTER 50MILES OF DRIVING . CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO BRAKE SHOP AND WAS ADVISED THE BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY BUT PARTIALLY MELTED DOWN, ROTORS, PADS, CALIPERS AND CALIPERS PINS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Aug 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES OVERHEATED AFTER 50MILES OF DRIVING . CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO BRAKE SHOP AND WAS ADVISED THE BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY BUT PARTIALLY MELTED DOWN, ROTORS, PADS, CALIPERS AND CALIPERS PINS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Aug 23, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 23, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR HATCH LATCH POST FAILED, DUE TO BEING MOUNTED IN THIN SHEET METAL.

Aug 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED THREE TIMES.

Aug 23, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 23, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR HATCH LATCH POST FAILED, DUE TO BEING MOUNTED IN THIN SHEET METAL.

Aug 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED THREE TIMES.

Aug 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FROZE.

Aug 14, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO TIME AND MILEAGE OF VEHICLE, HOWEVER STARTED TO HAVE SIMPTONS OF RECALL FAILURE PRIOR.

Aug 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FROZE.

Aug 14, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO TIME AND MILEAGE OF VEHICLE, HOWEVER STARTED TO HAVE SIMPTONS OF RECALL FAILURE PRIOR.

Aug 9, 1996 Steering

FAILURE OF FRONT INNER TIE ROD, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT. SYSTEM FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION. NO EXTERIOR DAMAGE WITH NO WARNING. *AK FRONT INNER TIE ROD BROKE OFF AT THE BALL. *SLC

Aug 9, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION RECALL REPAIRS UNSATISFACTORY.

Aug 9, 1996 Steering

FAILURE OF FRONT INNER TIE ROD, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT. SYSTEM FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION. NO EXTERIOR DAMAGE WITH NO WARNING. *AK FRONT INNER TIE ROD BROKE OFF AT THE BALL. *SLC

Aug 9, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION RECALL REPAIRS UNSATISFACTORY.

Aug 6, 1996 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND IT ROLLED OVER A BLOCK AND A TREE.*AK

Aug 6, 1996 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND IT ROLLED OVER A BLOCK AND A TREE.*AK

Jul 31, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD END BROKE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Jul 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SHUDDER DUE TO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *AK

Jul 31, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD END BROKE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Jul 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SHUDDER DUE TO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *AK

Jul 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Jul 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT CALIPERS LOCKED UP. *SD

Jul 30, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD ENDS FAILED. *SD

Jul 30, 1996 Power Train

CV BOOTS FAILED. *SD

Jul 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Jul 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT CALIPERS LOCKED UP. *SD

Jul 30, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD ENDS FAILED. *SD

Jul 30, 1996 Power Train

CV BOOTS FAILED. *SD

Jul 24, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, PURCHASED CAR USED . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, PURCHASED CAR USED . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, PURCHASED CAR USED . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, PURCHASED CAR USED . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 22, 1996 Suspension

STABILIZER FAILURE. 8AK

Jul 22, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jul 22, 1996 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR/"O" RINGS/HOSES FAILED. 8AK

Jul 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jul 22, 1996 Visibility

REAR DEFROSTER FAILED 4 TIMES. 8AK

Jul 22, 1996 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. *AK

Jul 22, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD BROKE.

Jul 22, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jul 22, 1996 Suspension

STABILIZER FAILURE. 8AK

Jul 22, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jul 22, 1996 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR/"O" RINGS/HOSES FAILED. 8AK

Jul 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jul 22, 1996 Visibility

REAR DEFROSTER FAILED 4 TIMES. 8AK

Jul 22, 1996 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. *AK

Jul 22, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD BROKE.

Jul 22, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jul 10, 1996 Suspension

REAR AXLE FAILED. *SD

Jul 10, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. *SD

Jul 10, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Jul 10, 1996 Suspension

REAR AXLE FAILED. *SD

Jul 10, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. *SD

Jul 10, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Jul 9, 1996 Seats

POWER SEAT MOTOR CONTINOUSLY RAN, CAUSING MOTOR TO OVERHEAT. *SD

Jul 9, 1996 Seats

POWER SEAT MOTOR CONTINOUSLY RAN, CAUSING MOTOR TO OVERHEAT. *SD

Jul 1, 1996 Wheels

WHILE COMING OFF A FREEWAY RAMP THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME OFF. ALL 5 LUGS WERE SHEARED OFF. *AK

Jul 1, 1996 Wheels

WHILE COMING OFF A FREEWAY RAMP THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME OFF. ALL 5 LUGS WERE SHEARED OFF. *AK

Jul 1, 1996 Steering

REAR MOUNTING BOLTS DROPPED OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

Jul 1, 1996 Wheels

WHILE COMING OFF A FREEWAY RAMP THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME OFF. ALL 5 LUGS WERE SHEARED OFF. *AK

Jul 1, 1996 Wheels

WHILE COMING OFF A FREEWAY RAMP THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME OFF. ALL 5 LUGS WERE SHEARED OFF. *AK

Jul 1, 1996 Steering

REAR MOUNTING BOLTS DROPPED OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

Jun 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTOR RUSTED AWAY FROM THE HUB. *AK

Jun 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTOR RUSTED AWAY FROM THE HUB. *AK

Jun 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Jun 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Jun 27, 1996 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED.

Jun 27, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jun 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Jun 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Jun 27, 1996 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED.

Jun 27, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jun 19, 1996 Steering

THE STEERING ROD BROKE WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL AND THE FRONT TIRES TO GO IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.

Jun 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO SHUDDER/VIBRATE. *AK

Jun 19, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD END BROKE INTO TWO PIECES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

Jun 19, 1996 Steering

THE STEERING ROD BROKE WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL AND THE FRONT TIRES TO GO IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.

Jun 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO SHUDDER/VIBRATE. *AK

Jun 19, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD END BROKE INTO TWO PIECES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

Jun 13, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

FAILURE ON THE TRUNK, WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE TRUNK COMES OPEN, ALSO TOO DIFFICULT TO CLOSE TRUNK. *AK

Jun 13, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

FAILURE ON THE TRUNK, WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE TRUNK COMES OPEN, ALSO TOO DIFFICULT TO CLOSE TRUNK. *AK

Jun 8, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BUCKS. *DH

Jun 8, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BUCKS. *DH

May 31, 1996 Steering

THE STEERING INNER TIE ROD, CONTROLLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, FAILED, VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS.

May 31, 1996 Steering

THE STEERING INNER TIE ROD, CONTROLLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, FAILED, VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS.

May 30, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD/TIE ROD END WORN. *DH

May 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES FAILED TWICE.

May 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKY WATER PUMP.

May 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET.

May 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.

May 30, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

NOISY FUEL PUMP.

May 30, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TWICE.

May 30, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD/TIE ROD END WORN. *DH

May 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES FAILED TWICE.

May 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKY WATER PUMP.

May 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET.

May 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.

May 30, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

NOISY FUEL PUMP.

May 30, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TWICE.

May 29, 1996 Power Train

RECIEVED A RECALL LETTER AND HAD RECALL WORK DONE AND THE TRANSMISSION KEEPS FAILING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 29, 1996 Power Train

RECIEVED A RECALL LETTER AND HAD RECALL WORK DONE AND THE TRANSMISSION KEEPS FAILING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 21, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION/OVERHEATING. *DH

May 21, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION/OVERHEATING. *DH

May 17, 1996 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED. *DSH

May 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKES FAILED.

May 17, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 17, 1996 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED. *DSH

May 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKES FAILED.

May 17, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 13, 1996 Steering

INNER TIE ROD SNAPPED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SD

May 13, 1996 Steering

INNER TIE ROD SNAPPED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SD

May 10, 1996 Steering

DRIVER SIDE INNER TIE ROD BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

May 10, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE. *SD

May 10, 1996 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. *SD

May 10, 1996 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. *SD

May 10, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE. *SD

May 10, 1996 Steering

DRIVER SIDE INNER TIE ROD BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

May 10, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE. *SD

May 10, 1996 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. *SD

May 10, 1996 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. *SD

May 10, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE. *SD

May 8, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE FOUR TIMES. *SD

May 8, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE FOUR TIMES. *SD

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System

DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN VEHICLE GETS VERY HOT. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System

DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN VEHICLE GETS VERY HOT. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System

DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN VEHICLE GETS VERY HOT. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System

DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN VEHICLE GETS VERY HOT. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED, AND CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED, AND CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED, AND CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED, AND CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER STARING CAR TO LET WARM UP -SMOKE BEGAN TO BLOW OUT OF AUTO. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Power Train

A/T: WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, ITS HARD TO SHIFT. MAKES LOUD CLANKING NOISE; VEHICLE JERKS; NO WARNING, COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT; GETTING WORSE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Power Train

FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED UNDER RECALL, REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION THUMP WHEN TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FROM 2ND TO 1ST CHECKED MOTOR MOUND AND ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM, NO AVAIL.

Apr 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER STARING CAR TO LET WARM UP -SMOKE BEGAN TO BLOW OUT OF AUTO. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Power Train

A/T: WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, ITS HARD TO SHIFT. MAKES LOUD CLANKING NOISE; VEHICLE JERKS; NO WARNING, COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT; GETTING WORSE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Power Train

FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED UNDER RECALL, REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION THUMP WHEN TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FROM 2ND TO 1ST CHECKED MOTOR MOUND AND ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM, NO AVAIL.

Apr 24, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED, CAUSING FAILURE. *SD

Apr 24, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED, CAUSING FAILURE. *SD

Apr 20, 1996 Power Train

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSIONS PLANETARY GEAR CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP. *DSH

Apr 20, 1996 Power Train

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSIONS PLANETARY GEAR CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP. *DSH

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System

EXPERIENCED MALFUNCTIONING OF IGNITION SWITCH , WHEN TURN KEY OFF, KEY STICKS IN ON POSITION AND WON'T TURN OFF, IGNITION CYLINDER GETS VERY HOT. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System

EXPERIENCED MALFUNCTIONING OF IGNITION SWITCH , WHEN TURN KEY OFF, KEY STICKS IN ON POSITION AND WON'T TURN OFF, IGNITION CYLINDER GETS VERY HOT. *AK

Apr 8, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, VEHICLE SEIZED WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY *AK

Apr 8, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, VEHICLE SEIZED WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY *AK

Apr 2, 1996 Visibility

THW WINDSHEILD WIPER SOMTIMES STOPS WORKING AND BLOCKS THE VIEW. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 2, 1996 Visibility

THW WINDSHEILD WIPER SOMTIMES STOPS WORKING AND BLOCKS THE VIEW. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 1, 1996 Power Train

CV JOINTS BOOTS AND STEERING BOOT SPLIT AND COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Apr 1, 1996 Power Train

CV JOINTS BOOTS AND STEERING BOOT SPLIT AND COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAS FAILED, SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS UNABLE TO LATCH. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAS FAILED, SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS UNABLE TO LATCH. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP/FAILED, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF RECALL NOTICE. *DH

Mar 27, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAS FAILED, SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS UNABLE TO LATCH. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAS FAILED, SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS UNABLE TO LATCH. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP/FAILED, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF RECALL NOTICE. *DH

Mar 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ERRATIC WAPRING OF FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE. *AK

Mar 26, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WAS RECALLED AND REPLACED AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN,DEALER AND MANUFACTURE REFUSED TO DO REPAIRS.*AK CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED BEFORE RECALL, MANUFACTURER PAID FOR THAT REPLACEMENT, HOWEVER TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN BUT MANUFACTURER SAYS THEY WILL TAKE NO RESPON...

Mar 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ERRATIC WAPRING OF FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE. *AK

Mar 26, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WAS RECALLED AND REPLACED AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN,DEALER AND MANUFACTURE REFUSED TO DO REPAIRS.*AK CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED BEFORE RECALL, MANUFACTURER PAID FOR THAT REPLACEMENT, HOWEVER TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN BUT MANUFACTURER SAYS THEY WILL TAKE NO RESPON...

Mar 22, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, THE VEHICLE SEIZED WILL DRIVING BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Mar 22, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, THE VEHICLE SEIZED WILL DRIVING BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Mar 21, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN ENGINE IS COLD, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES LOSS OF POWER/STALLS REPEATEDLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 21, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN ENGINE IS COLD, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES LOSS OF POWER/STALLS REPEATEDLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WIFE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND DRIVER AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO DESIGN NOT ALLOWING FOR PROPER LUBRICATION. *DH

Mar 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WIFE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND DRIVER AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO DESIGN NOT ALLOWING FOR PROPER LUBRICATION. *DH

Mar 13, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER, OWNER SMELLS HOT ELECTRICAL WIRING WHEN FAN IS ON. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 13, 1996 Wheels

THREE OUT OF FOUR WHEELS ARE DISPLAYING STRESS CRACKS ON ORIGINAL WHEELS. *AK

Mar 13, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER, OWNER SMELLS HOT ELECTRICAL WIRING WHEN FAN IS ON. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 13, 1996 Wheels

THREE OUT OF FOUR WHEELS ARE DISPLAYING STRESS CRACKS ON ORIGINAL WHEELS. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, ENGINE COMPARTMART FIRE, VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, ENGINE COMPARTMART FIRE, VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, ENGINE COMPARTMART FIRE, VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, ENGINE COMPARTMART FIRE, VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR MOTOR MOUNT FLUID LEAKED OUT, CAUSING MOUNT TO FAIL, MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE.

Mar 4, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING LEAKS FLUID. *DSH

Mar 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKES WORE INTO THE ROTORS.

Mar 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR MOTOR MOUNT FLUID LEAKED OUT, CAUSING MOUNT TO FAIL, MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE.

Mar 4, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING LEAKS FLUID. *DSH

Mar 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKES WORE INTO THE ROTORS.

Feb 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SET ON FIRE ,WAS AN ENGINE COMPARTMEN FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SET ON FIRE ,WAS AN ENGINE COMPARTMEN FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SET ON FIRE ,WAS AN ENGINE COMPARTMEN FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SET ON FIRE ,WAS AN ENGINE COMPARTMEN FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE FIRST RECALL HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE FLUID THAT THE SHOULD BE THERE IS LEAKED OUT. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE FIRST RECALL HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE FLUID THAT THE SHOULD BE THERE IS LEAKED OUT. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE FIRST RECALL HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE FLUID THAT THE SHOULD BE THERE IS LEAKED OUT. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE FIRST RECALL HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE FLUID THAT THE SHOULD BE THERE IS LEAKED OUT. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00, DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH SUCH A GREAT FORCE, CAUSING INJURIES TO HEAD AND EYES AND NOSE. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00, DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH SUCH A GREAT FORCE, CAUSING INJURIES TO HEAD AND EYES AND NOSE. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00, DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH SUCH A GREAT FORCE, CAUSING INJURIES TO HEAD AND EYES AND NOSE. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00, DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH SUCH A GREAT FORCE, CAUSING INJURIES TO HEAD AND EYES AND NOSE. *AK

Feb 14, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE SURGES PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. *SD

Feb 14, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE SURGES PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. *SD

Feb 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKE VIBRATES OUT OF ROUND, REPLACED DISC TWICE. TT

Feb 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKE VIBRATES OUT OF ROUND, REPLACED DISC TWICE. TT

Feb 1, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING GAS LINE GOT PUNCTURED JUST FROM DEBRIS ON THE ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 1, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING GAS LINE GOT PUNCTURED JUST FROM DEBRIS ON THE ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Power Train

HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Power Train

HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. TT

Jan 30, 1996 Exterior Lighting

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR IS DULL, CAUSING POOR REFLECTION/REDUCED LIGHTING. *DSH

Jan 30, 1996 Exterior Lighting

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR IS DULL, CAUSING POOR REFLECTION/REDUCED LIGHTING. *DSH

Jan 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO OUT OF THREE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Jan 30, 1996 Suspension

REAR STRUTS FAILED. *DSH

Jan 30, 1996 Exterior Lighting

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR IS DULL, CAUSING POOR REFLECTION/REDUCED LIGHTING. *DSH

Jan 30, 1996 Exterior Lighting

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR IS DULL, CAUSING POOR REFLECTION/REDUCED LIGHTING. *DSH

Jan 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO OUT OF THREE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Jan 30, 1996 Suspension

REAR STRUTS FAILED. *DSH

Jan 25, 1996 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS TOTALLY FAILED, GEARS WILL NOT ENGAGE. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS TOTALLY FAILED, GEARS WILL NOT ENGAGE. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING AT LOW SPEED 5MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING AT LOW SPEED 5MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. TT

Jan 17, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Jan 17, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Jan 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE CRACKED, TWO OUT OF THREE. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPS INTO NEUTRAL WHEN SLOWED DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND CAN'T BE PUT BACK INTO GEAR UNTIL VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. *DSH

Jan 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE CRACKED, TWO OUT OF THREE. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPS INTO NEUTRAL WHEN SLOWED DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND CAN'T BE PUT BACK INTO GEAR UNTIL VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. *DSH

Jan 9, 1996 Power Train

POOR LUBRICATION CAUSED FAILURE OF PLANETARY GEARS IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN. *DSH

Jan 9, 1996 Power Train

POOR LUBRICATION CAUSED FAILURE OF PLANETARY GEARS IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN. *DSH

Jan 5, 1996 Power Train

WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE CAR WILL NOT GO FORWARD UNLESS YOU GO IN REVERSE THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 5, 1996 Power Train

WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE CAR WILL NOT GO FORWARD UNLESS YOU GO IN REVERSE THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Structure

THE CLEAR COAT IS DISCOLORING VERY BADLY. TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER WHERE NOTHING WAS DONE WAS TOLD TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH HOT LINE. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Suspension

STEERING ROD FAILED, CAUSING MISALIGNMENT/IRREGUALAR WEAR ON TIRES. *SD

Dec 28, 1995 Structure

THE CLEAR COAT IS DISCOLORING VERY BADLY. TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER WHERE NOTHING WAS DONE WAS TOLD TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH HOT LINE. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Suspension

STEERING ROD FAILED, CAUSING MISALIGNMENT/IRREGUALAR WEAR ON TIRES. *SD

Dec 27, 1995 Power Train

612-295-5164: AUTO-TRAN: WHILE SLOWING DOWN OR ENTERING INTERSECTION, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE, MAKES CLUNKING NOISE; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Power Train

HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Power Train

612-295-5164: AUTO-TRAN: WHILE SLOWING DOWN OR ENTERING INTERSECTION, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE, MAKES CLUNKING NOISE; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Power Train

HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TT

Dec 20, 1995 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON HWY SUDDENLY STOPPED ABRUPTLY. AUTO-TRANSMISSION CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 20, 1995 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON HWY SUDDENLY STOPPED ABRUPTLY. AUTO-TRANSMISSION CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 19, 1995 Power Train

HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 19, 1995 Power Train

HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 15, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TT

Dec 15, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TT

Dec 13, 1995 Visibility

INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF 3 TIMES, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Dec 13, 1995 Visibility

INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF 3 TIMES, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Dec 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASE CAR USED TWO MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN . TT

Dec 12, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO LOW GEAR WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP, HESITATES TO TAKE OFF. *DSH

Dec 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASE CAR USED TWO MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN . TT

Dec 12, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO LOW GEAR WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP, HESITATES TO TAKE OFF. *DSH

Dec 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 5, 1995 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR USED AT 50,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TT

Dec 5, 1995 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR USED AT 50,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TT

Dec 4, 1995 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT THROTTLE DECELERATION AT HWY. SPEEDS, ALSO DURING INCIDENT GEAR SHIFT SEEM TO GO INTO NEUTRAL, TRANS. BEEN REPLACED. TT

Dec 4, 1995 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT THROTTLE DECELERATION AT HWY. SPEEDS, ALSO DURING INCIDENT GEAR SHIFT SEEM TO GO INTO NEUTRAL, TRANS. BEEN REPLACED. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN BUT WILL NOT FIX. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN BUT WILL NOT FIX. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Seats

DRIVER SIDE SEAT TRACK ANCHORS, SEAT BROKE FROM THE TRACK. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Seats

DRIVER SIDE SEAT TRACK ANCHORS, SEAT BROKE FROM THE TRACK. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AREA, POSSIBLE DUE TO INTAKE BOLT BROKE OFF. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Seats

DRIVER SIDE SEAT TRACK ANCHORS, SEAT BROKE FROM THE TRACK. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Seats

DRIVER SIDE SEAT TRACK ANCHORS, SEAT BROKE FROM THE TRACK. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AREA, POSSIBLE DUE TO INTAKE BOLT BROKE OFF. TT

Nov 13, 1995 Air Bags

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 13, 1995 Air Bags

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Oct 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AFTER 44K MILES. TT

Oct 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AFTER 44K MILES. TT

Oct 20, 1995 Air Bags

WHEN MOVING TILT STEERING WHEEL UP THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES. TT THE CONSUMER COULD NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE IF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT EITHER IN THE MIDDLE OR ALL THE WAY DOWN, BECAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY. *YH

Oct 20, 1995 Air Bags

WHEN MOVING TILT STEERING WHEEL UP THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES. TT THE CONSUMER COULD NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE IF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT EITHER IN THE MIDDLE OR ALL THE WAY DOWN, BECAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY. *YH

Oct 12, 1995 Steering Fire

LEAKAGE FROM POWER STEERING, IGNITING INTO A FIRE. TT

Oct 12, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Oct 12, 1995 Steering Fire

LEAKAGE FROM POWER STEERING, IGNITING INTO A FIRE. TT

Oct 12, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Oct 11, 1995 Power Train

AUTO-TRAN: WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR; ACCELERATES, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE; FORD ISSUED VOLUNTARY RECALL 11/94 FOR 6 MONTHS. TT

Oct 11, 1995 Power Train

AUTO-TRAN: WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR; ACCELERATES, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE; FORD ISSUED VOLUNTARY RECALL 11/94 FOR 6 MONTHS. TT

Oct 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO OUT OF THE THREE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Oct 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO OUT OF THE THREE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Oct 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE EMERGENCY GAS TANK LOCKED UP, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COME ON . TT

Oct 6, 1995 Air Bags

THE EMERGENCY GAS TANK LOCKED UP, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COME ON . TT

Oct 6, 1995 Equipment

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT *JB

Oct 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT *JB

Oct 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT *JB

Oct 6, 1995 Power Train

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT *JB

Oct 6, 1995 Power Train

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT

Oct 6, 1995 Equipment

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT

Oct 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT

Oct 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE EMERGENCY GAS TANK LOCKED UP, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COME ON . TT

Oct 6, 1995 Air Bags

THE EMERGENCY GAS TANK LOCKED UP, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COME ON . TT

Oct 6, 1995 Equipment

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT *JB

Oct 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT *JB

Oct 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT *JB

Oct 6, 1995 Power Train

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT *JB

Oct 6, 1995 Power Train

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT

Oct 6, 1995 Equipment

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT

Oct 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE IT MAKES NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING . TT

Sep 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED BY RECALL, HAD TO REPLACE THREE TIMES AFTERWARDS. TT

Sep 25, 1995 Steering

BROKEN TIE RODS, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND A BROKEN FUEL LINE. TT

Sep 25, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

BROKEN TIE RODS, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND A BROKEN FUEL LINE. TT

Sep 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED BY RECALL, HAD TO REPLACE THREE TIMES AFTERWARDS. TT

Sep 25, 1995 Steering

BROKEN TIE RODS, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND A BROKEN FUEL LINE. TT

Sep 25, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

BROKEN TIE RODS, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND A BROKEN FUEL LINE. TT

Sep 23, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WHEN OUT 110,000 MILES . TT

Sep 23, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WHEN OUT 110,000 MILES . TT

Sep 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CAR VIBRATE . TT

Sep 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CAR VIBRATE . TT

Sep 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS ARE WARPING, LAST SET LASTED ONLY 2K MILES. TT

Sep 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS ARE WARPING, LAST SET LASTED ONLY 2K MILES. TT

Sep 19, 1995 Air Bags

AT 45,000 MILES THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON DEALER REPLACED THE AIR BAG MODULE AT 69,000 THE MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACES. TT

Sep 19, 1995 Air Bags

AT 45,000 MILES THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON DEALER REPLACED THE AIR BAG MODULE AT 69,000 THE MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACES. TT

Sep 18, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *SD

Sep 18, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *SD

Sep 9, 1995 Air Bags

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON . TT

Sep 9, 1995 Air Bags

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON . TT

Sep 7, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE VIBRATION AND BROKEN A/C. *TW

Sep 7, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE VIBRATION AND BROKEN A/C. *TW

Sep 5, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AW

Sep 5, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AW

Sep 1, 1995 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME IN FOR REPAIR AND REPLACED. *AK

Sep 1, 1995 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME IN FOR REPAIR AND REPLACED. *AK

Aug 31, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Aug 31, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE. *SD

Aug 31, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Aug 31, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE. *SD

Aug 30, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, ALLOWING ENGINE TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH. *AW

Aug 30, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, ALLOWING ENGINE TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH. *AW

Aug 29, 1995 Power Train

AUTO-TRAN: INTERMITTENT ERRATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATIONS; AFTER STOPPING, DOES NOT TAKE OFF IN DRIVE; SLIPS; DOES NOT ALWAYS REMAIN IN POSITION; STALLS. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Power Train

AUTO-TRAN: INTERMITTENT ERRATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATIONS; AFTER STOPPING, DOES NOT TAKE OFF IN DRIVE; SLIPS; DOES NOT ALWAYS REMAIN IN POSITION; STALLS. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MILEAGE. *SKD

Aug 15, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MILEAGE. *SKD

Aug 9, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DROPS TO LOWER GEAR WHILE DRIVING. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSIONS CONTINUOUSLY FAILS. *DSH

Aug 9, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DROPS TO LOWER GEAR WHILE DRIVING. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSIONS CONTINUOUSLY FAILS. *DSH

Aug 8, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SKD

Aug 8, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SKD

Aug 7, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT HAD TO MODIFY THE OILING SYSTEM . TT

Aug 7, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT HAD TO MODIFY THE OILING SYSTEM . TT

Aug 2, 1995 Power Train Crash

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, DRIVER LEFT VEHICLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND TRANSMISSIOM JUMPED INTO REVERSE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

Aug 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTOR SEPARATED FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL, RESULTING IN A SCRAPING NOISE PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-134). *AK

Aug 2, 1995 Power Train Crash

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, DRIVER LEFT VEHICLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND TRANSMISSIOM JUMPED INTO REVERSE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

Aug 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTOR SEPARATED FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL, RESULTING IN A SCRAPING NOISE PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-134). *AK

Jul 31, 1995 Seats

SEATS LOOK TO BE OFF CENTERED AND SLANTS TO THE LEFT. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Steering

THE TIE ROD SNAPPED LIKE A PIECE OF GLASS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Seats

SEATS LOOK TO BE OFF CENTERED AND SLANTS TO THE LEFT. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Steering

THE TIE ROD SNAPPED LIKE A PIECE OF GLASS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. TT

Jul 25, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jul 25, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jul 24, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION JUST LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VALVE ASSEMBLY THROTTLE REPLACED DUE TO NOISE WHEN IDLING/ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. *SKD

Jul 24, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END VIBRATES.

Jul 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED/TURNED 5 TIMES DUE TO CONTINUOUS BRAKING PROBLEMS/VIBRATIONS.

Jul 24, 1995 Tires

TIRES WEAR PREMATURELY.

Jul 24, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION JUST LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VALVE ASSEMBLY THROTTLE REPLACED DUE TO NOISE WHEN IDLING/ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. *SKD

Jul 24, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END VIBRATES.

Jul 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED/TURNED 5 TIMES DUE TO CONTINUOUS BRAKING PROBLEMS/VIBRATIONS.

Jul 24, 1995 Tires

TIRES WEAR PREMATURELY.

Jul 19, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WORN IN FOR REPAIR TWICE, INNER TIE AND END HAD TO BE REPLACE. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WORN IN FOR REPAIR TWICE, INNER TIE AND END HAD TO BE REPLACE. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WORN IN FOR REPAIR TWICE, INNER TIE AND END HAD TO BE REPLACE. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WORN IN FOR REPAIR TWICE, INNER TIE AND END HAD TO BE REPLACE. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, HITTING A TREE, IMPACT 11:00, POSITION SPEED 80 MPH. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, HITTING A TREE, IMPACT 11:00, POSITION SPEED 80 MPH. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE, STEERING COLUMN BROKE, MAKING DIFFICULT TO STEER. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE, STEERING COLUMN BROKE, MAKING DIFFICULT TO STEER. TT

Jul 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL/SLIDE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Jul 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL/SLIDE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Jul 14, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHILE TRYING TO STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 14, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHILE TRYING TO STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 11, 1995 Power Train

CV BOOTS FAILED. *AK

Jul 11, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Jul 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED TWO BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS,

Jul 11, 1995 Power Train

CV BOOTS FAILED. *AK

Jul 11, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Jul 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED TWO BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS,

Jul 10, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD FAILED. *SKD

Jul 10, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD FAILED. *SKD

Jul 8, 1995 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MILEAGE OF VEHICLE (93V-106.001). *AK

Jul 8, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED, CAUSING HOT FLUID TO SHOOT OUT ON DRIVER FROM RESERVOIR WHEN OPENING HOOD, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

Jul 8, 1995 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MILEAGE OF VEHICLE (93V-106.001). *AK

Jul 8, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED, CAUSING HOT FLUID TO SHOOT OUT ON DRIVER FROM RESERVOIR WHEN OPENING HOOD, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

Jul 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES STICKS AND BUY BRAKES EVERY OTHER MONTH. TT

Jul 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES STICKS AND BUY BRAKES EVERY OTHER MONTH. TT

Jul 3, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGHLY AND HESITATES. THERE IS SERVICE BULLETIN BUT WILL NOT FIX IT. *AK

Jul 3, 1995 Steering

BROKEN TIE ROD END, LEADING TO LOSS OF STEERING. *AK BROKEN TIE ROD END, LEADING TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *A

Jul 3, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGHLY AND HESITATES. THERE IS SERVICE BULLETIN BUT WILL NOT FIX IT. *AK

Jul 3, 1995 Steering

BROKEN TIE ROD END, LEADING TO LOSS OF STEERING. *AK BROKEN TIE ROD END, LEADING TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *A

Jul 1, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jul 1, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jun 23, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS: BRAKES SLIDE WHENEVER BRAKING; INCREASED STOPPING CAUSED ACCIDENT; HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN VEHICLE IN FRONT MADE A SUDDEN STOP. TT

Jun 23, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS: BRAKES SLIDE WHENEVER BRAKING; INCREASED STOPPING CAUSED ACCIDENT; HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN VEHICLE IN FRONT MADE A SUDDEN STOP. TT

Jun 22, 1995 Power Train

ERRATIC SHIFTING IN/OUT OF LOCKUP IN OVERDRIVE AND OCCASIONAL SEVERE DOWNSHIFTING IN LOWER GEARS. *AK

Jun 22, 1995 Power Train

ERRATIC SHIFTING IN/OUT OF LOCKUP IN OVERDRIVE AND OCCASIONAL SEVERE DOWNSHIFTING IN LOWER GEARS. *AK

Jun 21, 1995 Steering Crash

LEFT CONNECTING TIE ROD BROKE AT THE BOLT JOINT, LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. TT

Jun 21, 1995 Steering Crash

LEFT CONNECTING TIE ROD BROKE AT THE BOLT JOINT, LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT INSTALLED BACKWARDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEATBELTS BROKE. THE DRIVERS SIDE IS JAMMED AND THE PASSENGER WILL NOT LATCH AND POPS OUT. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT INSTALLED BACKWARDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEATBELTS BROKE. THE DRIVERS SIDE IS JAMMED AND THE PASSENGER WILL NOT LATCH AND POPS OUT. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Jun 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, LEFT FRONT TIRE BOUNCES. TT

Jun 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, LEFT FRONT TIRE BOUNCES. TT

Jun 14, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS KEEP BREAKING, REPLACE TWICE. TT

Jun 14, 1995 Power Train

ERRATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATIONS, SHIFTS GEARS SUDDENLY/SLUGGISHLY OR NOT AT ALL. *AK

Jun 14, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS KEEP BREAKING, REPLACE TWICE. TT

Jun 14, 1995 Power Train

ERRATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATIONS, SHIFTS GEARS SUDDENLY/SLUGGISHLY OR NOT AT ALL. *AK

Jun 12, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE PART THE VALVE BODY CHICK BALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE PART THE VALVE BODY CHICK BALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jun 9, 1995 Steering

THE INNER TIE-ROD BROKE RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. TT

Jun 9, 1995 Steering

BALL JOINT SEIZED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. *AK

Jun 9, 1995 Steering

THE INNER TIE-ROD BROKE RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. TT

Jun 9, 1995 Steering

BALL JOINT SEIZED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. *AK

Jun 2, 1995 Seat Belts

912-746-8081(H): DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT UNLATCHES AT THE SLIGHEST MOVEMENT OF DRIVER; COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. TT

Jun 2, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *DSH

Jun 2, 1995 Seat Belts

912-746-8081(H): DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT UNLATCHES AT THE SLIGHEST MOVEMENT OF DRIVER; COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. TT

Jun 2, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *DSH

May 24, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE. RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOSING POWER. TT

May 24, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE. RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOSING POWER. TT

May 22, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED, WHEN PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, THEN THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN AT 90-100MPH, BRAKES SEEMED INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING VEHICLE. TT

May 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED, WHEN PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, THEN THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN AT 90-100MPH, BRAKES SEEMED INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING VEHICLE. TT

May 22, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED, WHEN PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, THEN THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN AT 90-100MPH, BRAKES SEEMED INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING VEHICLE. TT

May 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED, WHEN PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, THEN THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN AT 90-100MPH, BRAKES SEEMED INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING VEHICLE. TT

May 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED, CAUSING CALIPER/ROTOR FAILURES, ALSO BRAKES FAIL TO RELEASE. *SKD

May 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED, CAUSING CALIPER/ROTOR FAILURES, ALSO BRAKES FAIL TO RELEASE. *SKD

May 18, 1995 Structure

SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-106). *AK

May 18, 1995 Structure

SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-106). *AK

May 16, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT ENGINE SHUT DOWN, WHEN SUDDENLY LOSS OF POWER OCCURS, LOW SPEEDS, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TT

May 16, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT ENGINE SHUT DOWN, WHEN SUDDENLY LOSS OF POWER OCCURS, LOW SPEEDS, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TT

May 14, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING OF HAND BRAKE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

May 14, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING OF HAND BRAKE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

May 13, 1995 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

May 13, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOISY ENGINE/ROUGH IDLE.

May 13, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED.

May 13, 1995 Equipment

CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACED DUE TO AIR CONDITIONER NOT BLOWING COLD AIR.

May 13, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT.

May 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS WARPED, ALSO FRONT PADS CRACKED, CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSATE WHEN DEPRESSED.

May 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED.

May 13, 1995 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

May 13, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOISY ENGINE/ROUGH IDLE.

May 13, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED.

May 13, 1995 Equipment

CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACED DUE TO AIR CONDITIONER NOT BLOWING COLD AIR.

May 13, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT.

May 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS WARPED, ALSO FRONT PADS CRACKED, CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSATE WHEN DEPRESSED.

May 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED.

May 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR DISC ROTOR AND CALIPER, PADS HAD TO BE REPLACE, CAUSING GRINGING NOISE WHEN APPLIED. TT

May 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR DISC ROTOR AND CALIPER, PADS HAD TO BE REPLACE, CAUSING GRINGING NOISE WHEN APPLIED. TT

May 5, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN HITTING A POLE, REPAIR IDLER AND INSTALL A SENSOR TO NO AVAIL. TT

May 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR DISC BRAKES HAVE RUSTED WITH LESS THSN 27,000 MILES ON IT. TT

May 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE WEAR OUT ROTOR AND PADS. TT

May 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE WEAR OUT ROTOR AND PADS. TT

May 5, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED AFTER OWNER HEARD WEIRD THUMP SOUND. OWNER COULDN'T CONTROL RPMS WHICH THEN SHE JUMPED OUT OF VEHICLE. TT

May 5, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN HITTING A POLE, REPAIR IDLER AND INSTALL A SENSOR TO NO AVAIL. TT

May 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR DISC BRAKES HAVE RUSTED WITH LESS THSN 27,000 MILES ON IT. TT

May 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE WEAR OUT ROTOR AND PADS. TT

May 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE WEAR OUT ROTOR AND PADS. TT

May 5, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED AFTER OWNER HEARD WEIRD THUMP SOUND. OWNER COULDN'T CONTROL RPMS WHICH THEN SHE JUMPED OUT OF VEHICLE. TT

May 4, 1995 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL GO FORWARD IN PARK AND NEUTRAL BUT GO INTO REVERSE AND GO FORWARD IN DRIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

May 4, 1995 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL GO FORWARD IN PARK AND NEUTRAL BUT GO INTO REVERSE AND GO FORWARD IN DRIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 30, 1995 Equipment Crash

LOSS OF VISIBILITY DUE TO FOGGED WINDSHIELD. *SD

Apr 30, 1995 Equipment Crash

LOSS OF VISIBILITY DUE TO FOGGED WINDSHIELD. *SD

Apr 28, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD FAILED.

Apr 28, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, REPLACED.

Apr 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISY BRAKES, REPLACED.

Apr 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MISFIRES.

Apr 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Apr 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED SMOG TEST.

Apr 28, 1995 Electrical System

DIFFICULTY IN STARTING VEHICLE, BATTERY REPLACED.

Apr 28, 1995 Visibility

REAR WIPER STOPS IN MIDDLE OF SWEEP.

Apr 28, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH BROKEN. *TW

Apr 28, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD FAILED.

Apr 28, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, REPLACED.

Apr 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISY BRAKES, REPLACED.

Apr 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MISFIRES.

Apr 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Apr 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED SMOG TEST.

Apr 28, 1995 Electrical System

DIFFICULTY IN STARTING VEHICLE, BATTERY REPLACED.

Apr 28, 1995 Visibility

REAR WIPER STOPS IN MIDDLE OF SWEEP.

Apr 28, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH BROKEN. *TW

Apr 25, 1995 Visibility

THE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL O-RINGS ARE DEFECTIVE, AND DON'T ALLOW THE DEFROSTER TO BE USED, AND THE REAR DOOR LOCK IS STUCK OPEN. TT

Apr 25, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

THE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL O-RINGS ARE DEFECTIVE, AND DON'T ALLOW THE DEFROSTER TO BE USED, AND THE REAR DOOR LOCK IS STUCK OPEN. TT

Apr 25, 1995 Visibility

THE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL O-RINGS ARE DEFECTIVE, AND DON'T ALLOW THE DEFROSTER TO BE USED, AND THE REAR DOOR LOCK IS STUCK OPEN. TT

Apr 25, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

THE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL O-RINGS ARE DEFECTIVE, AND DON'T ALLOW THE DEFROSTER TO BE USED, AND THE REAR DOOR LOCK IS STUCK OPEN. TT

Apr 10, 1995 Steering

RIGHT INNER TIE ROD REPLACED, ALSO LEFT INNER TIE ROD BROKE. *SKD

Apr 10, 1995 Steering

RIGHT INNER TIE ROD REPLACED, ALSO LEFT INNER TIE ROD BROKE. *SKD

Apr 5, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE, POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING, EQUIPPED AIR BAG. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE, POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING, EQUIPPED AIR BAG. TT

Apr 4, 1995 Steering

LEFT TIE ROD BROKE AND REPLACED ON DRIVER SIDE INNER WHILE DRIVING EA94-008 ACTIVE. RIGHT TIE ROD REPLACED. TT

Apr 4, 1995 Wheels

WHEEL CRACKED WHILE DRIVING TO HAVE FLAT TIRE REPAIRED. *SKD

Apr 4, 1995 Steering

LEFT TIE ROD BROKE AND REPLACED ON DRIVER SIDE INNER WHILE DRIVING EA94-008 ACTIVE. RIGHT TIE ROD REPLACED. TT

Apr 4, 1995 Wheels

WHEEL CRACKED WHILE DRIVING TO HAVE FLAT TIRE REPAIRED. *SKD

Mar 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE FAILURE OF FRONT BRAKES. *AW

Mar 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE FAILURE OF FRONT BRAKES. *AW

Mar 28, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING LINES ARE LEAKING, COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TT

Mar 28, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING LINES ARE LEAKING, COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Steering

TIRES WORN EXCESSIVELY, INNER TIE RODS REPLACE 3 TIMES BECAUSE DEALER SAID THAT THEY WERE BAD. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Steering

TIRES WORN EXCESSIVELY, INNER TIE RODS REPLACE 3 TIMES BECAUSE DEALER SAID THAT THEY WERE BAD. TT

Mar 10, 1995 Power Train

AUTO-TRANSMISSION 3.8 LITRE ENGINES; WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLES' TRANSMISSION DISINTEGRATED COMPLETELY COASTING TO STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 10, 1995 Power Train

AUTO-TRANSMISSION 3.8 LITRE ENGINES; WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLES' TRANSMISSION DISINTEGRATED COMPLETELY COASTING TO STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Steering

BROKEN TIE RODS, LOST VEHICLE CONTROL. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Steering

BROKEN TIE RODS, LOST VEHICLE CONTROL. TT

Feb 27, 1995 Steering

TIE RODS BROKE, RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS,REPLACE BOTH INNER/OUTER LEFT SIDE TIE RODS AND RIGHT SIDE DUE TO BEING LOOSE. TT

Feb 27, 1995 Steering

TIE RODS BROKE, RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS,REPLACE BOTH INNER/OUTER LEFT SIDE TIE RODS AND RIGHT SIDE DUE TO BEING LOOSE. TT

Feb 22, 1995 Air Bags

OTHER: DRIVER'S AIR BAG CL0CK SPRING WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *SKD

Feb 22, 1995 Air Bags

OTHER: DRIVER'S AIR BAG CL0CK SPRING WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *SKD

Feb 17, 1995 Power Train

CAR SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN STOPPED. ATTER WAS SATISFACTORILY TAKEN CARE OF, WANTS HOTLINE TO CANCEL COMPLAINT.

Feb 17, 1995 Power Train

CAR SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN STOPPED. ATTER WAS SATISFACTORILY TAKEN CARE OF, WANTS HOTLINE TO CANCEL COMPLAINT.

Feb 14, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN IN REVERSE GEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

Feb 14, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN IN REVERSE GEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

Feb 10, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SKD

Feb 10, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *AW

Feb 10, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SKD

Feb 10, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *AW

Feb 8, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, LEFT INNER/OUTER TIE ROD ENDS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. K

Feb 8, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, LEFT INNER/OUTER TIE ROD ENDS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. K

Feb 6, 1995 Steering

OUTER TIE ROD END BROKE WHILE DRIVING ALSO DAMAGES DUE TO INNER ROD DRIVER SIDE, EA94-008 ACTIVE. TT

Feb 6, 1995 Steering

OUTER TIE ROD END BROKE WHILE DRIVING ALSO DAMAGES DUE TO INNER ROD DRIVER SIDE, EA94-008 ACTIVE. TT

Jan 26, 1995 Steering

RACK AND PINION AND AXLE BROKE CAUSING FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK. TT

Jan 26, 1995 Power Train

RACK AND PINION AND AXLE BROKE CAUSING FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK. TT

Jan 26, 1995 Steering

RACK AND PINION AND AXLE BROKE CAUSING FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK. TT

Jan 26, 1995 Power Train

RACK AND PINION AND AXLE BROKE CAUSING FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK. TT

Jan 25, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE/REVERSE, ALSO REPLACED LEAKING TRANSMISSION OIL PAN. *AK

Jan 25, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNED. *AK

Jan 25, 1995 Electrical System

EEC HARNESS TO OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO MISS/STUMBLE.

Jan 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG WASHER FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK.

Jan 25, 1995 Electrical System

REPLACED SPARK PLUGS.

Jan 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED TEMPERATURE SENDING UNIT.

Jan 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, ALSO REPLACED WATER PUMP/NOISY BELT.

Jan 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIFT HARD/JUMP.

Jan 25, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.

Jan 25, 1995 Steering

REPLACED LOOSE RIGHT/REAR INNNER TIE ROD ENDS.

Jan 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SQUEAK WHEN BRAKES APPLIED.

Jan 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE/ STALL.

Jan 25, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED RIGHT/REAR OUTER CV BOOTS.

Jan 25, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE/REVERSE, ALSO REPLACED LEAKING TRANSMISSION OIL PAN. *AK

Jan 25, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNED. *AK

Jan 25, 1995 Electrical System

EEC HARNESS TO OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO MISS/STUMBLE.

Jan 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG WASHER FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK.

Jan 25, 1995 Electrical System

REPLACED SPARK PLUGS.

Jan 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED TEMPERATURE SENDING UNIT.

Jan 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, ALSO REPLACED WATER PUMP/NOISY BELT.

Jan 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIFT HARD/JUMP.

Jan 25, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.

Jan 25, 1995 Steering

REPLACED LOOSE RIGHT/REAR INNNER TIE ROD ENDS.

Jan 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SQUEAK WHEN BRAKES APPLIED.

Jan 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE/ STALL.

Jan 25, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED RIGHT/REAR OUTER CV BOOTS.

Jan 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKES ARE BEING CORRODED BY ROAD SALT. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED, EA94-008. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Air Bags

AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE, INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKES ARE BEING CORRODED BY ROAD SALT. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED, EA94-008. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Air Bags

AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE, INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Power Train

AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILURE; REPLACED TWICE. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Power Train

AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILURE; REPLACED TWICE. TT

Jan 13, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANS FAILURE, ERRATIC SHIFTING OF GEARS. TT

Jan 13, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANS FAILURE, ERRATIC SHIFTING OF GEARS. TT

Jan 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR BRAKE HOLD-DOWN PIN CORRODED/BROKE, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKES. *AK

Jan 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR/ENGINE GASKETS LEAKED.

Jan 12, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jan 12, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNED, ALSO REPLACED TIRES.

Jan 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR BRAKE HOLD-DOWN PIN CORRODED/BROKE, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKES. *AK

Jan 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR/ENGINE GASKETS LEAKED.

Jan 12, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jan 12, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNED, ALSO REPLACED TIRES.

Jan 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CLICKING SOUND WHEN ACCELERATING, DUE TO WORN OR BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT. TT

Jan 11, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUST GOES OUT COMPLETELY AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED JUST 600 MILES OVER THE LIMIT. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TT

Jan 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CLICKING SOUND WHEN ACCELERATING, DUE TO WORN OR BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT. TT

Jan 11, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUST GOES OUT COMPLETELY AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED JUST 600 MILES OVER THE LIMIT. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO UNLOCK FOR 2-5 MINUTES WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, OCCUPANTS ARE UNABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE DURING THIS TIME. *AW

Jan 10, 1995 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO UNLOCK FOR 2-5 MINUTES WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, OCCUPANTS ARE UNABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE DURING THIS TIME. *AW

Jan 9, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

Jan 9, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

Jan 4, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD BROKE OFF. *SKD

Jan 4, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD BROKE OFF. *SKD

Jan 3, 1995 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WHEN USED, WILL NOT RELEASE FROM ANY OF THE FOUR DOORS WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. TT

Jan 3, 1995 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WHEN USED, WILL NOT RELEASE FROM ANY OF THE FOUR DOORS WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. TT