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Jun 30, 2017 Air Bags Crash 190,000 mi

A CAR RAN A STOP SIGN, T-BONED ME ON FRONT PASS-SIDE PUSHING ME OFF THE ROAD TO THE LEFT. SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, LEFT BAG BLEW SHRAPNEL CUTTING MY FACE AND INJURING MY RIGHT EYE.

Jun 30, 2017 Seat Belts Crash 190,000 mi

A CAR RAN A STOP SIGN, T-BONED ME ON FRONT PASS-SIDE PUSHING ME OFF THE ROAD TO THE LEFT. SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, LEFT BAG BLEW SHRAPNEL CUTTING MY FACE AND INJURING MY RIGHT EYE.

Jun 30, 2017 Air Bags Crash 190,000 mi

A CAR RAN A STOP SIGN, T-BONED ME ON FRONT PASS-SIDE PUSHING ME OFF THE ROAD TO THE LEFT. SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, LEFT BAG BLEW SHRAPNEL CUTTING MY FACE AND INJURING MY RIGHT EYE.

Jun 30, 2017 Seat Belts Crash 190,000 mi

A CAR RAN A STOP SIGN, T-BONED ME ON FRONT PASS-SIDE PUSHING ME OFF THE ROAD TO THE LEFT. SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, LEFT BAG BLEW SHRAPNEL CUTTING MY FACE AND INJURING MY RIGHT EYE.

Oct 31, 2012 Tires 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD TAURUS WITH GILLETTE SILVER BEAR (205/65R/15) TIRES (DOT E2URMYC2003). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE T...

Oct 31, 2012 Tires 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD TAURUS WITH GILLETTE SILVER BEAR (205/65R/15) TIRES (DOT E2URMYC2003). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE T...

Apr 26, 2010 Structure 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD TAURUS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE SUBFRAME BOLTS ON THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WERE COVERED WITH RUST WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME UNSTABLE. ...

Apr 26, 2010 Structure 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD TAURUS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE SUBFRAME BOLTS ON THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WERE COVERED WITH RUST WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME UNSTABLE. ...

May 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 137,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR MOUNTING ATTACHMENT FOR THE ENGINE CRADLE DETERIORATED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY ROAD SALT, DEBRIS, AND OTHER NATURAL MATERIALS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE MAJOR SAFETY HAZAR...

May 1, 2008 Steering 137,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR MOUNTING ATTACHMENT FOR THE ENGINE CRADLE DETERIORATED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY ROAD SALT, DEBRIS, AND OTHER NATURAL MATERIALS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE MAJOR SAFETY HAZAR...

May 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 137,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR MOUNTING ATTACHMENT FOR THE ENGINE CRADLE DETERIORATED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY ROAD SALT, DEBRIS, AND OTHER NATURAL MATERIALS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE MAJOR SAFETY HAZAR...

May 1, 2008 Steering 137,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR MOUNTING ATTACHMENT FOR THE ENGINE CRADLE DETERIORATED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY ROAD SALT, DEBRIS, AND OTHER NATURAL MATERIALS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE MAJOR SAFETY HAZAR...

May 18, 2007 Suspension 14,526 mi

I BOUGHT 3 FORD TAURUS WAGONS IN 6 MONTHS AND THE SPRINGS BROKE IN ALL OF THE 3 LATEST CARS. BOTH SPRINGS BROKE WILE I WAS DRIVING ,PUNCTURING 1 TIRE. NO REPAIR MADE YET. *AK

May 18, 2007 Suspension 14,526 mi

I BOUGHT 3 FORD TAURUS WAGONS IN 6 MONTHS AND THE SPRINGS BROKE IN ALL OF THE 3 LATEST CARS. BOTH SPRINGS BROKE WILE I WAS DRIVING ,PUNCTURING 1 TIRE. NO REPAIR MADE YET. *AK

Mar 8, 2007 Structure 185,600 mi

K-FRAME(SUB FRAME)FELL. BOTH TIMES WHILE DRIVING, BUT BOTH TIMES AT LOW SPEEDS. FRAME FELL AND I COULD NOT STEER CAR. BOTH TIMES MY TRANSMISSION WAS SERVICED. 1ST TIME MAY, 2006, WAS DUE TO FAULTY BUSHINGS AND WASHERS. 2ND TIME, FRAME BROKE, RUSTED, GONE. ALL AT THE PRESCRIBED LOCATION AND PROBLEM T...

Mar 8, 2007 Structure 185,600 mi

K-FRAME(SUB FRAME)FELL. BOTH TIMES WHILE DRIVING, BUT BOTH TIMES AT LOW SPEEDS. FRAME FELL AND I COULD NOT STEER CAR. BOTH TIMES MY TRANSMISSION WAS SERVICED. 1ST TIME MAY, 2006, WAS DUE TO FAULTY BUSHINGS AND WASHERS. 2ND TIME, FRAME BROKE, RUSTED, GONE. ALL AT THE PRESCRIBED LOCATION AND PROBLEM T...

Oct 16, 2006 Child Seat

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS TOO VERTICAL WHEN INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE BY A CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIAN, CAUSING THE HEAD OF THE INFANT TO JERK FORWARD UPON STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN IT WAS STOPPED UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE MANUFA...

Oct 16, 2006 Child Seat

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS TOO VERTICAL WHEN INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE BY A CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIAN, CAUSING THE HEAD OF THE INFANT TO JERK FORWARD UPON STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN IT WAS STOPPED UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE MANUFA...

Apr 19, 2006 Steering

1992 TAURUS STEERING PROBLEM. *TS

Apr 19, 2006 Steering

1992 TAURUS STEERING PROBLEM. *TS

Apr 7, 2006 Structure

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO REPLACED THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR SUB FRAME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN ALERTED AND AGREE THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL, # 98V323000 CONC...

Apr 7, 2006 Structure

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO REPLACED THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR SUB FRAME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN ALERTED AND AGREE THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL, # 98V323000 CONC...

Jan 12, 2006 Suspension 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING A SNAPPING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE FRONT LEFT SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME WHERE IT WAS DETERMINE D THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. THE SWAY BAR BRACKET TORE AWAY FROM THE STRUT AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE REPAIR PERSONNEL SUGGESTED REPLACING THE SHOCK ABSORBE...

Jan 12, 2006 Suspension 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING A SNAPPING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE FRONT LEFT SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME WHERE IT WAS DETERMINE D THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. THE SWAY BAR BRACKET TORE AWAY FROM THE STRUT AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE REPAIR PERSONNEL SUGGESTED REPLACING THE SHOCK ABSORBE...

Jul 28, 2005 Structure 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Steering 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Structure 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Parking Brake 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Electrical System 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Structure 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Steering 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Structure 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Parking Brake 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

Jul 28, 2005 Electrical System 154,553 mi

DT: 1992 FORD TAURUS. THE U SHAPED HOUSING THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE RUSTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD, ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED. ALSO, THE FRONT, EMERGENCY, SERVICE AND REAR BRAKES WERE NO GOOD, THE KEY BROKE...

May 20, 2005 Suspension 129,000 mi

FORD TAURUS, 1992, FRONT K-FRAME BROKE LOOSE FROM CHASSIS RESULTING IN A LOCK-UP OF THE STEERING, FORTUNATELY AT A LOW SPEED, THEREBY ENDANGERING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE WE LEARNED THAT THIS WAS NOT UNUSUAL IN THE 1989-1994 FORD ...

May 20, 2005 Suspension 129,000 mi

FORD TAURUS, 1992, FRONT K-FRAME BROKE LOOSE FROM CHASSIS RESULTING IN A LOCK-UP OF THE STEERING, FORTUNATELY AT A LOW SPEED, THEREBY ENDANGERING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE WE LEARNED THAT THIS WAS NOT UNUSUAL IN THE 1989-1994 FORD ...

Feb 3, 2005 Suspension 43,689 mi

THE VEHICLE IS A 1992 FORD TAURUS WAGON. ON JULY 26, 1996 THE COIL SPRINGS BROKE PUNCTURING THE FRONT TIRE WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF MIDAS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. FORD AT THE TIME SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE SO THEREFORE IT WAS REPAIRED AT MIDAS. THIS MORNING, FEBRUA...

Feb 3, 2005 Suspension 43,689 mi

THE VEHICLE IS A 1992 FORD TAURUS WAGON. ON JULY 26, 1996 THE COIL SPRINGS BROKE PUNCTURING THE FRONT TIRE WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF MIDAS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. FORD AT THE TIME SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE SO THEREFORE IT WAS REPAIRED AT MIDAS. THIS MORNING, FEBRUA...

Aug 23, 2004 Structure 146,444 mi

I WAS PROCEEDING AFTER WAITING FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP. I HESITATED FOR A MOMENT, THEN PROCEEDED SLOWLY AND DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT; I CALLED AAA FOR SERVICE. AFTER THE CAR WAS HOISTED ONTO A FLAT...

Aug 23, 2004 Structure 146,444 mi

I WAS PROCEEDING AFTER WAITING FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP. I HESITATED FOR A MOMENT, THEN PROCEEDED SLOWLY AND DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT; I CALLED AAA FOR SERVICE. AFTER THE CAR WAS HOISTED ONTO A FLAT...

May 19, 2004 Electrical System 58,000 mi

MY 1992 FORD TAURUS JUST CUTS OFF; THE 1ST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT QUIT. I HAD THE CAR SERVED AND CHECKED. I'D DRIVE APPRX. 60 MILES AND IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN, THEN I WAS GOING BACK TO FLORIDA AND IT DID IT AGAIN, SO I TOOK IT TO ORANGE FORD IN ORANGE ,TEXAS AND THEY PUT IT ON THE...

May 19, 2004 Electrical System 58,000 mi

MY 1992 FORD TAURUS JUST CUTS OFF; THE 1ST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT QUIT. I HAD THE CAR SERVED AND CHECKED. I'D DRIVE APPRX. 60 MILES AND IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN, THEN I WAS GOING BACK TO FLORIDA AND IT DID IT AGAIN, SO I TOOK IT TO ORANGE FORD IN ORANGE ,TEXAS AND THEY PUT IT ON THE...

May 19, 2004 Electrical System 58,000 mi

MY 1992 FORD TAURUS JUST CUTS OFF; THE 1ST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT QUIT. I HAD THE CAR SERVED AND CHECKED. I'D DRIVE APPRX. 60 MILES AND IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN, THEN I WAS GOING BACK TO FLORIDA AND IT DID IT AGAIN, SO I TOOK IT TO ORANGE FORD IN ORANGE ,TEXAS AND THEY PUT IT ON THE...

May 19, 2004 Electrical System 58,000 mi

MY 1992 FORD TAURUS JUST CUTS OFF; THE 1ST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT QUIT. I HAD THE CAR SERVED AND CHECKED. I'D DRIVE APPRX. 60 MILES AND IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN, THEN I WAS GOING BACK TO FLORIDA AND IT DID IT AGAIN, SO I TOOK IT TO ORANGE FORD IN ORANGE ,TEXAS AND THEY PUT IT ON THE...

May 19, 2004 Electrical System 58,000 mi

MY 1992 FORD TAURUS JUST CUTS OFF; THE 1ST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT QUIT. I HAD THE CAR SERVED AND CHECKED. I'D DRIVE APPRX. 60 MILES AND IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN, THEN I WAS GOING BACK TO FLORIDA AND IT DID IT AGAIN, SO I TOOK IT TO ORANGE FORD IN ORANGE ,TEXAS AND THEY PUT IT ON THE...

May 19, 2004 Electrical System 58,000 mi

MY 1992 FORD TAURUS JUST CUTS OFF; THE 1ST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT QUIT. I HAD THE CAR SERVED AND CHECKED. I'D DRIVE APPRX. 60 MILES AND IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN, THEN I WAS GOING BACK TO FLORIDA AND IT DID IT AGAIN, SO I TOOK IT TO ORANGE FORD IN ORANGE ,TEXAS AND THEY PUT IT ON THE...

May 11, 2004 Structure 191,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH TRAILING ARM BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED ONTO THE TIRES. *AK

May 11, 2004 Structure 191,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH TRAILING ARM BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED ONTO THE TIRES. *AK

Mar 23, 2004 Suspension

I HAVE OWNED THIS TAURUS SINCE, 1993-1994, IT HAD 43,000 MILES ON IT, FROM A DEALER (FLANNERY FORD). I HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, WATER PUMPS (2) (ALMOST $1,000), BRAKES AND CALIPERS(TOO MANY TO REMEMBER), STRUTS (TOO MANY TO REMEMBER), IGNITION. THIS PAST SATURDAY, WHILE MY MOTHER WAS DRIVIN...

Mar 23, 2004 Suspension

I HAVE OWNED THIS TAURUS SINCE, 1993-1994, IT HAD 43,000 MILES ON IT, FROM A DEALER (FLANNERY FORD). I HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, WATER PUMPS (2) (ALMOST $1,000), BRAKES AND CALIPERS(TOO MANY TO REMEMBER), STRUTS (TOO MANY TO REMEMBER), IGNITION. THIS PAST SATURDAY, WHILE MY MOTHER WAS DRIVIN...

Mar 23, 2004 Suspension

I HAVE OWNED THIS TAURUS SINCE, 1993-1994, IT HAD 43,000 MILES ON IT, FROM A DEALER (FLANNERY FORD). I HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, WATER PUMPS (2) (ALMOST $1,000), BRAKES AND CALIPERS(TOO MANY TO REMEMBER), STRUTS (TOO MANY TO REMEMBER), IGNITION. THIS PAST SATURDAY, WHILE MY MOTHER WAS DRIVIN...

Mar 23, 2004 Suspension

I HAVE OWNED THIS TAURUS SINCE, 1993-1994, IT HAD 43,000 MILES ON IT, FROM A DEALER (FLANNERY FORD). I HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, WATER PUMPS (2) (ALMOST $1,000), BRAKES AND CALIPERS(TOO MANY TO REMEMBER), STRUTS (TOO MANY TO REMEMBER), IGNITION. THIS PAST SATURDAY, WHILE MY MOTHER WAS DRIVIN...

Mar 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HIS HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM SCARED HIM, ESPECIALLY DRIVING AT NIGHT DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Mar 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HIS HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM SCARED HIM, ESPECIALLY DRIVING AT NIGHT DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

HEAD GASKET/ TRANSMISSION FAILURE

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 80,000 mi

HEAD GASKET/ TRANSMISSION FAILURE

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

THE ENGINE STALLS AT IDLE AND AT A STOP HOT OR COLD NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS BY MECHANICS DID NOT HELP THIS CAR IS A LEMON THEY ARE NOT KIDDING FORD DOES STAND FOR FIX OR REPAIR DAILY. SIGNED NEVER WILL BUY A FORD AGAIN

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,377 mi

IGNITION MODULE FAILED IN JUNE, 2001 AT 101,377 MILES AND NOW AGAIN IT HAS FAILED AT 113,000 MILES. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T START IN FRONT OF A BUILDING, THE SECOND TIME AT A CITY INTERSECTION AT MIDNIGHT. IN CHECKING WITH FORD CORP AND THE LOCAL FORD DEALER THEY HAVE NO HEAT DEFLECTOR,...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LEAKING INTO HEAD GASKET AND PISTON/CYLINDERS CAUSING ENGINE TO VAPOR LOCK AND FREEZE. WE BOUGHT A $900 EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLE, AND WE HAD TO PAY A $95.00 DIAGNOSTIC FEE TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG, HANSEL FORD IN SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA SAYS THAT WARRANTY WILL NOW ONLY COVER SPECIFIC PA...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

HEAD GASKET/ TRANSMISSION FAILURE

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 80,000 mi

HEAD GASKET/ TRANSMISSION FAILURE

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

THE ENGINE STALLS AT IDLE AND AT A STOP HOT OR COLD NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS BY MECHANICS DID NOT HELP THIS CAR IS A LEMON THEY ARE NOT KIDDING FORD DOES STAND FOR FIX OR REPAIR DAILY. SIGNED NEVER WILL BUY A FORD AGAIN

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,377 mi

IGNITION MODULE FAILED IN JUNE, 2001 AT 101,377 MILES AND NOW AGAIN IT HAS FAILED AT 113,000 MILES. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T START IN FRONT OF A BUILDING, THE SECOND TIME AT A CITY INTERSECTION AT MIDNIGHT. IN CHECKING WITH FORD CORP AND THE LOCAL FORD DEALER THEY HAVE NO HEAT DEFLECTOR,...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LEAKING INTO HEAD GASKET AND PISTON/CYLINDERS CAUSING ENGINE TO VAPOR LOCK AND FREEZE. WE BOUGHT A $900 EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLE, AND WE HAD TO PAY A $95.00 DIAGNOSTIC FEE TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG, HANSEL FORD IN SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA SAYS THAT WARRANTY WILL NOW ONLY COVER SPECIFIC PA...

Jan 6, 2004 Suspension

AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR RECALL 94E036000 FOR FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM . CONSUMER BOUGHT A USED VEHICLE. DEALER STATED NOTHING THEY COULD DO. COMPUTER SHOWED THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED.*AK

Jan 6, 2004 Suspension

AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR RECALL 94E036000 FOR FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM . CONSUMER BOUGHT A USED VEHICLE. DEALER STATED NOTHING THEY COULD DO. COMPUTER SHOWED THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED.*AK

Dec 23, 2003 Structure 100,005 mi

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. VIN: [XXX]. 1998 FORD TAURUS GL. CORROSION PROBLEM. SEE NHTSA RECALL NO. 98V323. ALTHOUGH THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED AND REGISTERED IN FL IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN IN NEW YORK FOR A CONSIDERABLE TIME IN THE EARLY YEARS. ALL OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND NOT JUST THE OWNERS IN THE NORTH...

Dec 23, 2003 Structure 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD CLUNKY NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Dec 23, 2003 Structure 100,005 mi

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. VIN: [XXX]. 1998 FORD TAURUS GL. CORROSION PROBLEM. SEE NHTSA RECALL NO. 98V323. ALTHOUGH THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED AND REGISTERED IN FL IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN IN NEW YORK FOR A CONSIDERABLE TIME IN THE EARLY YEARS. ALL OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND NOT JUST THE OWNERS IN THE NORTH...

Dec 23, 2003 Structure 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD CLUNKY NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE IDLES A THUMPING NOISE IS PRODUCED. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE IDLES A THUMPING NOISE IS PRODUCED. *AK

Nov 21, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK DURING AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. PASSENGER WAS INJURED, SUSTAINING A CERVICAL FRACTURE. *LA

Nov 21, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK DURING AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. PASSENGER WAS INJURED, SUSTAINING A CERVICAL FRACTURE. *LA

Nov 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 92 FORD TAURUS WAGON LEFT TO ME BY MY NOW-DECEASED FATHER. HE HAD A RECALL DONE 3-99 FOR THE MOTOR MOUNT RECALL DONE. MY FATHER PASSED AWAY 12-99. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR MOUNT. IT IS NOW BROKEN AGAIN. IS THERE ANY WAY THIS PROBLEM CAN BE RECTIFIED...

Nov 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 92 FORD TAURUS WAGON LEFT TO ME BY MY NOW-DECEASED FATHER. HE HAD A RECALL DONE 3-99 FOR THE MOTOR MOUNT RECALL DONE. MY FATHER PASSED AWAY 12-99. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR MOUNT. IT IS NOW BROKEN AGAIN. IS THERE ANY WAY THIS PROBLEM CAN BE RECTIFIED...

Oct 10, 2003 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH SUB FRAME CORROSION AS STATED IN RECALL 98V323000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Oct 10, 2003 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH SUB FRAME CORROSION AS STATED IN RECALL 98V323000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Oct 10, 2003 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH SUB FRAME CORROSION AS STATED IN RECALL 98V323000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Oct 10, 2003 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH SUB FRAME CORROSION AS STATED IN RECALL 98V323000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE. INDEPENDENT SHOP WILL REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE. INDEPENDENT SHOP WILL REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 22, 2003 Electrical System 137,210 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED ALL AROUND TOWN BUT NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. *PH THE STALLING OCCURRED DAILY. NUMBER OF FAILURES WERE TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT. *SCC POSSIBLE IGNITION PROBLEMS. *JB

Sep 22, 2003 Electrical System 137,210 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED ALL AROUND TOWN BUT NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. *PH THE STALLING OCCURRED DAILY. NUMBER OF FAILURES WERE TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT. *SCC POSSIBLE IGNITION PROBLEMS. *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY APPLYING THE BRAKE THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CONSUMER FROM BEHIND. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE. THERE WERE NO FATALITIES. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. ...

Sep 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY APPLYING THE BRAKE THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CONSUMER FROM BEHIND. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE. THERE WERE NO FATALITIES. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. ...

Aug 6, 2003 Structure 17,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH MOUNTS ON THE SUB-FRAME OF VEHICLE.*MR *TS

Aug 6, 2003 Structure 17,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH MOUNTS ON THE SUB-FRAME OF VEHICLE.*MR *TS

Jul 30, 2003 Suspension

WHILE A MECHANIC WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE BOTH REAR MOUNT ARE WARP AND CORRODE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jul 30, 2003 Suspension

WHILE A MECHANIC WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE BOTH REAR MOUNT ARE WARP AND CORRODE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jul 26, 2003 Tires 135,300 mi

TOYO 800 ULTRA TIRE TREAD SEPARATION-TOYO 800 ULTRA DOT CX9L 49V428 800U P205/65R15 92T. TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AT 65 MPH, CAUSING FENDER AND BODY DAMAGE TO AUTOMOBILE. PARTS OF THE TIRE HIT DRIVER SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR BREAKING MIRROR FROM MOUNTS AND HITTING DRIVER IN THE SHOULDER/FACE CAUSING MIN...

Jul 26, 2003 Tires 135,300 mi

TOYO 800 ULTRA TIRE TREAD SEPARATION-TOYO 800 ULTRA DOT CX9L 49V428 800U P205/65R15 92T. TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AT 65 MPH, CAUSING FENDER AND BODY DAMAGE TO AUTOMOBILE. PARTS OF THE TIRE HIT DRIVER SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR BREAKING MIRROR FROM MOUNTS AND HITTING DRIVER IN THE SHOULDER/FACE CAUSING MIN...

Jul 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE. CONSUMER HAS ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF STOPPING. AS A RESULT, CAME CLOSE TO HAVING A COLLISION. *AK

Jul 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE. CONSUMER HAS ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF STOPPING. AS A RESULT, CAME CLOSE TO HAVING A COLLISION. *AK

May 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

ENGINE HAD HEAD GASKET/HEAD CRACKING PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONING REPLACED TWICE. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM REPAIRED TWICE AS A RESULT OF THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CONSTANTLY. *TT

May 31, 2003 Equipment 60,000 mi

ENGINE HAD HEAD GASKET/HEAD CRACKING PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONING REPLACED TWICE. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM REPAIRED TWICE AS A RESULT OF THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CONSTANTLY. *TT

May 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

ENGINE HAD HEAD GASKET/HEAD CRACKING PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONING REPLACED TWICE. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM REPAIRED TWICE AS A RESULT OF THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CONSTANTLY. *TT

May 31, 2003 Equipment 60,000 mi

ENGINE HAD HEAD GASKET/HEAD CRACKING PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONING REPLACED TWICE. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM REPAIRED TWICE AS A RESULT OF THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CONSTANTLY. *TT

May 30, 2003 Power Train 91,986 mi

FORD TAURUS AXOD-E TRANSMISSION FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WITH WHOLE FAMILY IN THE CAR. IT TOOK ALMOST 2 HOURS TO FINALLY HAVE THE CAR SAFELY MOVED OUT OF HARMS WAY. *AK

May 30, 2003 Power Train 91,986 mi

FORD TAURUS AXOD-E TRANSMISSION FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WITH WHOLE FAMILY IN THE CAR. IT TOOK ALMOST 2 HOURS TO FINALLY HAVE THE CAR SAFELY MOVED OUT OF HARMS WAY. *AK

May 19, 2003 Structure

THE REAR LOWER SUB FRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT EXPERIENCED STRESS CORROSION CRACKING. *NLM

May 19, 2003 Structure

THE REAR LOWER SUB FRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT EXPERIENCED STRESS CORROSION CRACKING. *NLM

Apr 3, 2003 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER EXPRESSED HIS CONCERN OF WHAT HE/SHE FEELS TO BE UNFAIR/DISHONEST TREATMENT GIVEN BY FORD. PER INVOICE, THERE WAS AN ISSUE OR CONCERN ABOUT THE IGNITION COIL(S). THE CONSUMER REQUEST MONEY BACK. MR SCC *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER EXPRESSED HIS CONCERN OF WHAT HE/SHE FEELS TO BE UNFAIR/DISHONEST TREATMENT GIVEN BY FORD. PER INVOICE, THERE WAS AN ISSUE OR CONCERN ABOUT THE IGNITION COIL(S). THE CONSUMER REQUEST MONEY BACK. MR SCC *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Electrical System Fire 146,000 mi

I OWN A 92 FORD TAURUS, AND RECENTLY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH BOARD...I HAVE BEEN DOING RESEARCH ON DEFECTS FOR FORD IGNITION SWITCHES...I HAVE FOUND MANY DOCUMENTS ABOUT CLASS ACTION LAW SUITS FOR OTHER OWNERS OF FORD VEHICLES FROM 1983-1995...I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS BEING A DEFECT IN MY...

Mar 18, 2003 Electrical System Fire 146,000 mi

I OWN A 92 FORD TAURUS, AND RECENTLY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH BOARD...I HAVE BEEN DOING RESEARCH ON DEFECTS FOR FORD IGNITION SWITCHES...I HAVE FOUND MANY DOCUMENTS ABOUT CLASS ACTION LAW SUITS FOR OTHER OWNERS OF FORD VEHICLES FROM 1983-1995...I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS BEING A DEFECT IN MY...

Feb 3, 2003 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT CLIP NOT WORKING. FORD COMPANY SAID THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING IT IF YOUR CAR IS OVER 50,000 MILES AND I HAVE OVER 120,000 MILES ON MY CAR. PH

Feb 3, 2003 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT CLIP NOT WORKING. FORD COMPANY SAID THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING IT IF YOUR CAR IS OVER 50,000 MILES AND I HAVE OVER 120,000 MILES ON MY CAR. PH

Jan 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD MAKES FAULTY CARS AND HIS CAR IS ONE OF THEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB NAR 1/22/200...

Jan 7, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER IS AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD MAKES FAULTY CARS AND HIS CAR IS ONE OF THEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB NAR 1/22/200...

Jan 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER IS AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD MAKES FAULTY CARS AND HIS CAR IS ONE OF THEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB NAR 1/22/200...

Jan 7, 2003 Seats

CONSUMER IS AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD MAKES FAULTY CARS AND HIS CAR IS ONE OF THEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB NAR 1/22/200...

Jan 7, 2003 Tires

CONSUMER IS AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD MAKES FAULTY CARS AND HIS CAR IS ONE OF THEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB NAR 1/22/200...

Jan 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD MAKES FAULTY CARS AND HIS CAR IS ONE OF THEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB NAR 1/22/200...

Jan 7, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER IS AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD MAKES FAULTY CARS AND HIS CAR IS ONE OF THEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB NAR 1/22/200...

Jan 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER IS AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD MAKES FAULTY CARS AND HIS CAR IS ONE OF THEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB NAR 1/22/200...

Jan 7, 2003 Seats

CONSUMER IS AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD MAKES FAULTY CARS AND HIS CAR IS ONE OF THEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB NAR 1/22/200...

Jan 7, 2003 Tires

CONSUMER IS AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD MAKES FAULTY CARS AND HIS CAR IS ONE OF THEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB NAR 1/22/200...

Nov 2, 2002 Exterior Lighting

FOR REASONS THAT HAVE PROVEN TO BE A TOTAL MYSTERY TO THE GARAGE I HAD THE PROBLEM EXAMINED AT, THE DIRECTIONALS HAVE STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DT

Nov 2, 2002 Exterior Lighting

FOR REASONS THAT HAVE PROVEN TO BE A TOTAL MYSTERY TO THE GARAGE I HAD THE PROBLEM EXAMINED AT, THE DIRECTIONALS HAVE STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DT

Oct 15, 2002 Air Bags 102,000 mi

THE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED, WHICH CAUSED INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER AND OCCUPANT. MR *JB

Oct 15, 2002 Parking Brake

I OWN TWO TAURUS STATION WAGONS, THIS ONE AND A 1990 MODEL, BOTH PURCHASED USED. BOTH HAVE HAD TWO PROBLEMS IN COMMON. THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON BOTH CARS HAS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. ON THE 1992 MODEL, THIS LED TO A LEAKING REAR WHEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE CYLINDER DUE TO OVERHEATING. ON THE 1...

Oct 15, 2002 Seat Belts

I OWN TWO TAURUS STATION WAGONS, THIS ONE AND A 1990 MODEL, BOTH PURCHASED USED. BOTH HAVE HAD TWO PROBLEMS IN COMMON. THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON BOTH CARS HAS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. ON THE 1992 MODEL, THIS LED TO A LEAKING REAR WHEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE CYLINDER DUE TO OVERHEATING. ON THE 1...

Oct 15, 2002 Air Bags 102,000 mi

THE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED, WHICH CAUSED INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER AND OCCUPANT. MR *JB

Oct 15, 2002 Parking Brake

I OWN TWO TAURUS STATION WAGONS, THIS ONE AND A 1990 MODEL, BOTH PURCHASED USED. BOTH HAVE HAD TWO PROBLEMS IN COMMON. THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON BOTH CARS HAS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. ON THE 1992 MODEL, THIS LED TO A LEAKING REAR WHEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE CYLINDER DUE TO OVERHEATING. ON THE 1...

Oct 15, 2002 Seat Belts

I OWN TWO TAURUS STATION WAGONS, THIS ONE AND A 1990 MODEL, BOTH PURCHASED USED. BOTH HAVE HAD TWO PROBLEMS IN COMMON. THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON BOTH CARS HAS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. ON THE 1992 MODEL, THIS LED TO A LEAKING REAR WHEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE CYLINDER DUE TO OVERHEATING. ON THE 1...

Aug 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED; I NOW FIND OUT THIS WAS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH TAURUS CARS FROM THIS YEAR. MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE NOTIFVIED CONSUMERS BACK WHEN IT TOLD DEALERS OF THIS PROBLEM SO OWNERS COULD GET PREVENTIVE MEASURES TAKEN. *AK

Aug 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED; I NOW FIND OUT THIS WAS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH TAURUS CARS FROM THIS YEAR. MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE NOTIFVIED CONSUMERS BACK WHEN IT TOLD DEALERS OF THIS PROBLEM SO OWNERS COULD GET PREVENTIVE MEASURES TAKEN. *AK

Aug 26, 2002 Air Bags

WHEN HITTING BRAKES AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Air Bags

WHEN HITTING BRAKES AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WOULD CRANK OVER BUT NOT START---VEHICLE STALLS AT TIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP

Aug 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WOULD CRANK OVER BUT NOT START---VEHICLE STALLS AT TIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP

Jul 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE OVERHEATED RESULTING VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED HOWEVER SEEM NOT TO HAVE A REMEDY FOR PROBLEM.*JB

Jul 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE OVERHEATED RESULTING VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED HOWEVER SEEM NOT TO HAVE A REMEDY FOR PROBLEM.*JB

Jul 1, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISON WITH A LIGHT POLE AT 30-40 MPH AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 1, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISON WITH A LIGHT POLE AT 30-40 MPH AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS/SLOWING FOR A STOP. NO PRIOR WARNING APPEARS ON DASHBOARD BEFORE STALLING. VEHICLE WILL RESTART. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS/SLOWING FOR A STOP. NO PRIOR WARNING APPEARS ON DASHBOARD BEFORE STALLING. VEHICLE WILL RESTART. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 18, 2002 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF REVERSE AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND RAN INTO A BRICK WALL, VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATED WHEN STARTED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM...

Jun 18, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF REVERSE AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND RAN INTO A BRICK WALL, VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATED WHEN STARTED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM...

Jun 18, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO A BRICKS WALL. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO A BRICKS WALL. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 V6 ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFROMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 18, 2002 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF REVERSE AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND RAN INTO A BRICK WALL, VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATED WHEN STARTED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM...

Jun 18, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF REVERSE AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND RAN INTO A BRICK WALL, VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATED WHEN STARTED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM...

Jun 18, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO A BRICKS WALL. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO A BRICKS WALL. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 V6 ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFROMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF. TOXIC GAS STARTED ESCAPING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WITHOUT IT DEPLOYING. PLEASE DESCRIBE WITH MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF. TOXIC GAS STARTED ESCAPING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WITHOUT IT DEPLOYING. PLEASE DESCRIBE WITH MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 27, 2002 Tires

DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND R/REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND 13" OF OUTER TREAD WAS EJECTED INTO REAR BUMPER AREA. THE FORCE OF THE SPARATION ALMOST TORE BUMPER LOOSE FROM CAR. TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I AM RETAINING THE COMPLETE SET OF 4 TIRES FOR YOUR INVESTAGATION IF NEEDED. T...

May 27, 2002 Tires

DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND R/REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND 13" OF OUTER TREAD WAS EJECTED INTO REAR BUMPER AREA. THE FORCE OF THE SPARATION ALMOST TORE BUMPER LOOSE FROM CAR. TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I AM RETAINING THE COMPLETE SET OF 4 TIRES FOR YOUR INVESTAGATION IF NEEDED. T...

May 24, 2002 Power Train

FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO SLIP, DOWNSHIFT IN BANG. *AK

May 24, 2002 Power Train

FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO SLIP, DOWNSHIFT IN BANG. *AK

May 16, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THERE WAS A NOISE, IN WHICH THE SUBFRAME HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND BECAUSE THE SUBFRAME MOUNT FAILED, IT CAUSED THE STEERING TO GO OUT, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *SCC

May 16, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THERE WAS A NOISE, IN WHICH THE SUBFRAME HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND BECAUSE THE SUBFRAME MOUNT FAILED, IT CAUSED THE STEERING TO GO OUT, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *SCC

May 16, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THERE WAS A NOISE, IN WHICH THE SUBFRAME HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND BECAUSE THE SUBFRAME MOUNT FAILED, IT CAUSED THE STEERING TO GO OUT, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *SCC

May 16, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THERE WAS A NOISE, IN WHICH THE SUBFRAME HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND BECAUSE THE SUBFRAME MOUNT FAILED, IT CAUSED THE STEERING TO GO OUT, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *SCC

Apr 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING AND STARTING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING AND STARTING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY REAR BRAKE SYSTEM KEEPS COMING APART. THIS FIRST HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 M.P.H. AND I HAD TO BRAKE SUDDENLY. I HAD TO DRIVE AROUND VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TO AVOUD A CRASH, I HAD A MECHANIC PUT THEM BACK TOGETHER BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS PERSISTING EVEN THOUGH I HAVE HAD THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLET...

Apr 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

MY REAR BRAKE SYSTEM KEEPS COMING APART. THIS FIRST HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 M.P.H. AND I HAD TO BRAKE SUDDENLY. I HAD TO DRIVE AROUND VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TO AVOUD A CRASH, I HAD A MECHANIC PUT THEM BACK TOGETHER BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS PERSISTING EVEN THOUGH I HAVE HAD THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLET...

Apr 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY REAR BRAKE SYSTEM KEEPS COMING APART. THIS FIRST HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 M.P.H. AND I HAD TO BRAKE SUDDENLY. I HAD TO DRIVE AROUND VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TO AVOUD A CRASH, I HAD A MECHANIC PUT THEM BACK TOGETHER BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS PERSISTING EVEN THOUGH I HAVE HAD THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLET...

Apr 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

MY REAR BRAKE SYSTEM KEEPS COMING APART. THIS FIRST HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 M.P.H. AND I HAD TO BRAKE SUDDENLY. I HAD TO DRIVE AROUND VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TO AVOUD A CRASH, I HAD A MECHANIC PUT THEM BACK TOGETHER BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS PERSISTING EVEN THOUGH I HAVE HAD THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLET...

Mar 28, 2002 Structure

CONSUEMR STATES THAT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR SUBFRAME HAS SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE LEFT REAR HAS STARTED TO SEPARATE. THE VEHICLE HAS ALREDAY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIOANL INFORMATION. NLM

Mar 28, 2002 Structure

CONSUEMR STATES THAT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR SUBFRAME HAS SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE LEFT REAR HAS STARTED TO SEPARATE. THE VEHICLE HAS ALREDAY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIOANL INFORMATION. NLM

Mar 21, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE, HOWEVER ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CRUNCHING NOISE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME BOLTS WERE BAD, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE OF THE RECALL WITH THE REAR BOLTS BEING BAD IT CAUSED STRESS TO THE FRONT SINCE THE FRAME IS A...

Mar 21, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE, HOWEVER ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CRUNCHING NOISE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME BOLTS WERE BAD, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE OF THE RECALL WITH THE REAR BOLTS BEING BAD IT CAUSED STRESS TO THE FRONT SINCE THE FRAME IS A...

Mar 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE, HOWEVER ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CRUNCHING NOISE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME BOLTS WERE BAD, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE OF THE RECALL WITH THE REAR BOLTS BEING BAD IT CAUSED STRESS TO THE FRONT SINCE THE FRAME IS A...

Mar 21, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE, HOWEVER ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CRUNCHING NOISE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME BOLTS WERE BAD, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE OF THE RECALL WITH THE REAR BOLTS BEING BAD IT CAUSED STRESS TO THE FRONT SINCE THE FRAME IS A...

Mar 21, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE, HOWEVER ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CRUNCHING NOISE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME BOLTS WERE BAD, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE OF THE RECALL WITH THE REAR BOLTS BEING BAD IT CAUSED STRESS TO THE FRONT SINCE THE FRAME IS A...

Mar 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE, HOWEVER ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CRUNCHING NOISE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME BOLTS WERE BAD, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE OF THE RECALL WITH THE REAR BOLTS BEING BAD IT CAUSED STRESS TO THE FRONT SINCE THE FRAME IS A...

Mar 11, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPT INDICATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. CONTACT DEALER. *AK

Mar 11, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPT INDICATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. CONTACT DEALER. *AK

Mar 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEW AND ENGINE HEAD WARPED ON MY 3.8L FORD TAURUS WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPEND WITHIN A YEAR. MY MECHANIC TOLD THIS IS VERY COMMON ON 3.8L ENGINE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE NHTSA HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT THIS.*AK

Mar 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEW AND ENGINE HEAD WARPED ON MY 3.8L FORD TAURUS WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPEND WITHIN A YEAR. MY MECHANIC TOLD THIS IS VERY COMMON ON 3.8L ENGINE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE NHTSA HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT THIS.*AK

Feb 26, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE HAZARD LIGHTS BLOW A FUSE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.*AK. CONSUMER STATED CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND TRIES TO OVER COME BRAKES WITH ACCELERATION.*SLC

Feb 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE HAZARD LIGHTS BLOW A FUSE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.*AK. CONSUMER STATED CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND TRIES TO OVER COME BRAKES WITH ACCELERATION.*SLC

Feb 26, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE HAZARD LIGHTS BLOW A FUSE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.*AK. CONSUMER STATED CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND TRIES TO OVER COME BRAKES WITH ACCELERATION.*SLC

Feb 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE HAZARD LIGHTS BLOW A FUSE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.*AK. CONSUMER STATED CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND TRIES TO OVER COME BRAKES WITH ACCELERATION.*SLC

Feb 21, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *YD

Feb 21, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *YD

Feb 18, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CAR BURNED UP. *AK

Feb 18, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CAR BURNED UP. *AK

Feb 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY TIME/ ANY SPEED. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 15, 2002 Electrical System

CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. I NOTICED THE PROBLEM WAS PUBLISHED STATING THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS FAULTY.

Feb 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY TIME/ ANY SPEED. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 15, 2002 Electrical System

CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. I NOTICED THE PROBLEM WAS PUBLISHED STATING THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS FAULTY.

Feb 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Visibility

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Visibility

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Feb 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. HEARD POPPING NOISE, ALSO WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN.*AK BLOWER FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE STARTER HAD TO BE...

Jan 31, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHES ON DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 31, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHES ON DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 22, 2002 Steering

WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A CRANKING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING. DRIVER FEELS THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 22, 2002 Steering

WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A CRANKING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING. DRIVER FEELS THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 14, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT SYSTEM IS BROKE AND FAILS TO LOCK INTO POSITION, DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THIS COMPONENT IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND IS NOT AFFECTED BY A RECALL.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT CABLE SEPARATED WHEN COMING TO A...

Jan 14, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT SYSTEM IS BROKE AND FAILS TO LOCK INTO POSITION, DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THIS COMPONENT IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND IS NOT AFFECTED BY A RECALL.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT CABLE SEPARATED WHEN COMING TO A...

Jan 13, 2002 Suspension

FOR A CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE OR FIX SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ITEMS (SERIOUS SAFETY ITEMS INCLUDED!!) THAT FAILED. HOPE MANUFACTURER CAN HELP REIMBURSE COSTS. PER RESEARCH, THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BREAK DOWN AT THIS MILEAGE LEVEL! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FOR A CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE OR FIX SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ITEMS (SERIOUS SAFETY ITEMS INCLUDED!!) THAT FAILED. HOPE MANUFACTURER CAN HELP REIMBURSE COSTS. PER RESEARCH, THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BREAK DOWN AT THIS MILEAGE LEVEL! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Parking Brake

FOR A CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE OR FIX SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ITEMS (SERIOUS SAFETY ITEMS INCLUDED!!) THAT FAILED. HOPE MANUFACTURER CAN HELP REIMBURSE COSTS. PER RESEARCH, THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BREAK DOWN AT THIS MILEAGE LEVEL! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR A CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE OR FIX SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ITEMS (SERIOUS SAFETY ITEMS INCLUDED!!) THAT FAILED. HOPE MANUFACTURER CAN HELP REIMBURSE COSTS. PER RESEARCH, THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BREAK DOWN AT THIS MILEAGE LEVEL! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Steering

FOLLOW-UP -- I.E., ADD'L COMPLAINTS ABOUT FAILURES FOR SUCH A LOW-MILEAGE CAR. THESE CAUSED SAFETY PROBLEMS AND ALSO CONCERN BY CONSUMER'S CERTIFIED MECHANIC. MANUFACTURER SHOULD ASSIST FOR PAYMENT OF DEFECTS AND FAILURES. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Visibility

FOLLOW-UP -- I.E., ADD'L COMPLAINTS ABOUT FAILURES FOR SUCH A LOW-MILEAGE CAR. THESE CAUSED SAFETY PROBLEMS AND ALSO CONCERN BY CONSUMER'S CERTIFIED MECHANIC. MANUFACTURER SHOULD ASSIST FOR PAYMENT OF DEFECTS AND FAILURES. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Suspension

FOR A CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE OR FIX SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ITEMS (SERIOUS SAFETY ITEMS INCLUDED!!) THAT FAILED. HOPE MANUFACTURER CAN HELP REIMBURSE COSTS. PER RESEARCH, THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BREAK DOWN AT THIS MILEAGE LEVEL! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FOR A CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE OR FIX SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ITEMS (SERIOUS SAFETY ITEMS INCLUDED!!) THAT FAILED. HOPE MANUFACTURER CAN HELP REIMBURSE COSTS. PER RESEARCH, THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BREAK DOWN AT THIS MILEAGE LEVEL! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Parking Brake

FOR A CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE OR FIX SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ITEMS (SERIOUS SAFETY ITEMS INCLUDED!!) THAT FAILED. HOPE MANUFACTURER CAN HELP REIMBURSE COSTS. PER RESEARCH, THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BREAK DOWN AT THIS MILEAGE LEVEL! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR A CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE OR FIX SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ITEMS (SERIOUS SAFETY ITEMS INCLUDED!!) THAT FAILED. HOPE MANUFACTURER CAN HELP REIMBURSE COSTS. PER RESEARCH, THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BREAK DOWN AT THIS MILEAGE LEVEL! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Steering

FOLLOW-UP -- I.E., ADD'L COMPLAINTS ABOUT FAILURES FOR SUCH A LOW-MILEAGE CAR. THESE CAUSED SAFETY PROBLEMS AND ALSO CONCERN BY CONSUMER'S CERTIFIED MECHANIC. MANUFACTURER SHOULD ASSIST FOR PAYMENT OF DEFECTS AND FAILURES. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Visibility

FOLLOW-UP -- I.E., ADD'L COMPLAINTS ABOUT FAILURES FOR SUCH A LOW-MILEAGE CAR. THESE CAUSED SAFETY PROBLEMS AND ALSO CONCERN BY CONSUMER'S CERTIFIED MECHANIC. MANUFACTURER SHOULD ASSIST FOR PAYMENT OF DEFECTS AND FAILURES. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Jan 7, 2002 Seat Belts

AFTER A QUICK STOP CABLE OF THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT ON FLOORBOARD SNAPPED. NO INJURIES.*AK

Jan 7, 2002 Seat Belts

AFTER A QUICK STOP CABLE OF THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT ON FLOORBOARD SNAPPED. NO INJURIES.*AK

Dec 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STICKS AT 35 MPH, THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON 2 DEC 2001.*AK

Dec 5, 2001 Structure

DURING INSPECTION OF VEHICLE MECHANIC NOTICED SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED TO POINT WHERE MOTOR WAS READY TO DROP. THERE IS RECALL 98V323000, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Dec 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STICKS AT 35 MPH, THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON 2 DEC 2001.*AK

Dec 5, 2001 Structure

DURING INSPECTION OF VEHICLE MECHANIC NOTICED SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED TO POINT WHERE MOTOR WAS READY TO DROP. THERE IS RECALL 98V323000, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Nov 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES/ AT ANY SPEED. MECHANIC UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES/ AT ANY SPEED. MECHANIC UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE, AND ENGINE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Oct 31, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE, AND ENGINE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Oct 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE, AND ENGINE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Oct 31, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE, AND ENGINE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Oct 26, 2001 Electrical System

FUSES KEPT BLOWING AND VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BURNED OUT.*AK *SLC

Oct 26, 2001 Electrical System

FUSES KEPT BLOWING AND VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BURNED OUT.*AK *SLC

Oct 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT AT NINETY-ONE THOUSAND MILES, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT GASKETS BLOWOUT AT OR AROUND NINETY-THOUSAND MILES, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER FOR RECALL OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT WAS TOLD IT DID NOT APPLY TO 1992 MODELS, CONSUMER FELT THAT 1992 MODELS SHOULD BE INCLUDED....

Oct 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT AT NINETY-ONE THOUSAND MILES, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT GASKETS BLOWOUT AT OR AROUND NINETY-THOUSAND MILES, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER FOR RECALL OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT WAS TOLD IT DID NOT APPLY TO 1992 MODELS, CONSUMER FELT THAT 1992 MODELS SHOULD BE INCLUDED....

Sep 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING,THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING. IT DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME, IT'S INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER HAD TRIED TO REMEDY IT, BUT COULDN'T DO IT. *AK

Sep 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING,THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING. IT DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME, IT'S INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER HAD TRIED TO REMEDY IT, BUT COULDN'T DO IT. *AK

Sep 24, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT WAS FLASHING. CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUED FLASHING. AIRBAG MONITOR ALSO REPLACED. THIS WAS CONSIDERED A DOUBLE FAILURE. PLEASE LINVESTIGATE IF THE FIRST FAILURE WENT UNDETECTED, OR CAUSED THE SECOND FAILURE, OR WAS A COINCIDENCE. YOUR RESPONSE WOULD BE APPRECI...

Sep 24, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT WAS FLASHING. CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUED FLASHING. AIRBAG MONITOR ALSO REPLACED. THIS WAS CONSIDERED A DOUBLE FAILURE. PLEASE LINVESTIGATE IF THE FIRST FAILURE WENT UNDETECTED, OR CAUSED THE SECOND FAILURE, OR WAS A COINCIDENCE. YOUR RESPONSE WOULD BE APPRECI...

Sep 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER $1200 DOLLARS IN REPLACEMENT OF SENSORS, $1500 IN REBUILDING THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE TEMPERATURE MECHANISMS, AND PUTTING ON NEW PART AFTER PART WHICH THE DEALERSHIP AND MECHANICS KEEP TELLING ME WILL FIX THE PROBLEM, MY CAR STILL STALLS, LOOSES POWER AND GOES INTO SPASMS FROM ONE GEAR...

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

AFTER $1200 DOLLARS IN REPLACEMENT OF SENSORS, $1500 IN REBUILDING THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE TEMPERATURE MECHANISMS, AND PUTTING ON NEW PART AFTER PART WHICH THE DEALERSHIP AND MECHANICS KEEP TELLING ME WILL FIX THE PROBLEM, MY CAR STILL STALLS, LOOSES POWER AND GOES INTO SPASMS FROM ONE GEAR...

Sep 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER $1200 DOLLARS IN REPLACEMENT OF SENSORS, $1500 IN REBUILDING THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE TEMPERATURE MECHANISMS, AND PUTTING ON NEW PART AFTER PART WHICH THE DEALERSHIP AND MECHANICS KEEP TELLING ME WILL FIX THE PROBLEM, MY CAR STILL STALLS, LOOSES POWER AND GOES INTO SPASMS FROM ONE GEAR...

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

AFTER $1200 DOLLARS IN REPLACEMENT OF SENSORS, $1500 IN REBUILDING THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE TEMPERATURE MECHANISMS, AND PUTTING ON NEW PART AFTER PART WHICH THE DEALERSHIP AND MECHANICS KEEP TELLING ME WILL FIX THE PROBLEM, MY CAR STILL STALLS, LOOSES POWER AND GOES INTO SPASMS FROM ONE GEAR...

Aug 28, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER ON MARCH OF 1999 FOR SUBFRAME MOUNTS TO BE CHANGED UNDER RECALL 98 V 323 000 AT 78,993 MILES. IN AUG 2001 105,000, MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THEREWAS A CLUNKING AND BUMPING NOISE. CONSUMER FELT LIKE INSIDE MAY FALL DOWN ON THE ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ...

Aug 28, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER ON MARCH OF 1999 FOR SUBFRAME MOUNTS TO BE CHANGED UNDER RECALL 98 V 323 000 AT 78,993 MILES. IN AUG 2001 105,000, MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THEREWAS A CLUNKING AND BUMPING NOISE. CONSUMER FELT LIKE INSIDE MAY FALL DOWN ON THE ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ...

Aug 24, 2001 Power Train

MECHANIC STATED MANY TAURUS TRANSMISSION NEED REPLACEMENT (CONFIRMED BY OTHER MECHANICS) . FORD UPGRADED THE REPLACEMNT PARTS BECAUSE ORIGANALS WERE OF POOR QUALITY. CAN YOU CONFIRM THIS.*AK

Aug 24, 2001 Power Train

MECHANIC STATED MANY TAURUS TRANSMISSION NEED REPLACEMENT (CONFIRMED BY OTHER MECHANICS) . FORD UPGRADED THE REPLACEMNT PARTS BECAUSE ORIGANALS WERE OF POOR QUALITY. CAN YOU CONFIRM THIS.*AK

Aug 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WILL CUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WILL CUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE PROCEEDING FROM A STOP SIGN ANOTHER DRIVER HIT CONSUMER ON DRIVER'S SIDE TOWARDS FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER'S CAR WAS TOTALLED. ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS SMASHED. ALSO, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE PROCEEDING FROM A STOP SIGN ANOTHER DRIVER HIT CONSUMER ON DRIVER'S SIDE TOWARDS FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER'S CAR WAS TOTALLED. ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS SMASHED. ALSO, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 LITER HEAD GASKET BLEW AND CAUSED MAJOR DAMGAE TO ENGINE AT ONLY 72,000 MILES ! CAR WAS NOT DRIVEN HARD AND ALL SERVICE/MAINTENCE WAS KEPT UP. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND FORD IS NOT WILLING TO HELP WITH THE COST. I CALLLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT HELP ME W...

Aug 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 LITER HEAD GASKET BLEW AND CAUSED MAJOR DAMGAE TO ENGINE AT ONLY 72,000 MILES ! CAR WAS NOT DRIVEN HARD AND ALL SERVICE/MAINTENCE WAS KEPT UP. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND FORD IS NOT WILLING TO HELP WITH THE COST. I CALLLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT HELP ME W...

Aug 2, 2001 Suspension

LEFT FRONT STRUT COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING END OF BROKEN COIL SPRING TO SLICE OPEN TIRE, CAUSING A TIRE BLOWOUT AND SUSPENSION OF CAR DROPPING, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO FRONT TIE-ROD END AS WEIGHT OF VEHICLE FELL ON STEERING MECHANISM. SPEED AT BREAK AROUND 5 MPH AS DAUGHTER WAS PULLING AWAY FR...

Aug 2, 2001 Suspension

LEFT FRONT STRUT COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING END OF BROKEN COIL SPRING TO SLICE OPEN TIRE, CAUSING A TIRE BLOWOUT AND SUSPENSION OF CAR DROPPING, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO FRONT TIE-ROD END AS WEIGHT OF VEHICLE FELL ON STEERING MECHANISM. SPEED AT BREAK AROUND 5 MPH AS DAUGHTER WAS PULLING AWAY FR...

Aug 1, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS VEHICLE.NLM

Aug 1, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS VEHICLE.NLM

Jul 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM MAKING THIS REPORT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AFTER THE INCIDENT BECAUSE FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS NOT TAKEN RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT IS OCCURRING IN THE 1992 MODEL AS THEY HAVE IN SOME OF THE LATER MODELS EVEN THOUGH IT INVOLVES THE SAME ENGINE. I HAVE BEEN FOLLUNG THE REPORTS SENT TO THE NHTSA OVER THI...

Jul 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM MAKING THIS REPORT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AFTER THE INCIDENT BECAUSE FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS NOT TAKEN RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT IS OCCURRING IN THE 1992 MODEL AS THEY HAVE IN SOME OF THE LATER MODELS EVEN THOUGH IT INVOLVES THE SAME ENGINE. I HAVE BEEN FOLLUNG THE REPORTS SENT TO THE NHTSA OVER THI...

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER STARTING FROM A STOP ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISES AT LOW SPEEDS. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THE ENGINE WAS NO GOOD, THAT BEARINGS WERE GONE . I NEEDED A NEW OR REBUILT ENGINE AND THAT THIS WAS COMMON ON THE 3.8L ENGINE. THIS ENGINE ONLY HAD 46,404 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. I C...

Jul 18, 2001 Power Train

AFTER STARTING FROM A STOP ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISES AT LOW SPEEDS. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THE ENGINE WAS NO GOOD, THAT BEARINGS WERE GONE . I NEEDED A NEW OR REBUILT ENGINE AND THAT THIS WAS COMMON ON THE 3.8L ENGINE. THIS ENGINE ONLY HAD 46,404 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. I C...

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOUND OUT SAME PROBLEMS FROM OTHER CONSUMERS WITH IN THE SAME MILEAGE ON THESE VEHICLES ALSO I JUST BOUGHT MY DAUGHTER A 95 ESCORT WITH SOME OF THE SME PROBLEMS BUT LOWER MILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jul 18, 2001 Power Train

FOUND OUT SAME PROBLEMS FROM OTHER CONSUMERS WITH IN THE SAME MILEAGE ON THESE VEHICLES ALSO I JUST BOUGHT MY DAUGHTER A 95 ESCORT WITH SOME OF THE SME PROBLEMS BUT LOWER MILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER STARTING FROM A STOP ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISES AT LOW SPEEDS. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THE ENGINE WAS NO GOOD, THAT BEARINGS WERE GONE . I NEEDED A NEW OR REBUILT ENGINE AND THAT THIS WAS COMMON ON THE 3.8L ENGINE. THIS ENGINE ONLY HAD 46,404 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. I C...

Jul 18, 2001 Power Train

AFTER STARTING FROM A STOP ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISES AT LOW SPEEDS. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THE ENGINE WAS NO GOOD, THAT BEARINGS WERE GONE . I NEEDED A NEW OR REBUILT ENGINE AND THAT THIS WAS COMMON ON THE 3.8L ENGINE. THIS ENGINE ONLY HAD 46,404 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. I C...

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOUND OUT SAME PROBLEMS FROM OTHER CONSUMERS WITH IN THE SAME MILEAGE ON THESE VEHICLES ALSO I JUST BOUGHT MY DAUGHTER A 95 ESCORT WITH SOME OF THE SME PROBLEMS BUT LOWER MILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jul 18, 2001 Power Train

FOUND OUT SAME PROBLEMS FROM OTHER CONSUMERS WITH IN THE SAME MILEAGE ON THESE VEHICLES ALSO I JUST BOUGHT MY DAUGHTER A 95 ESCORT WITH SOME OF THE SME PROBLEMS BUT LOWER MILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jul 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 12, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 12, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Jul 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 12, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 12, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Jun 29, 2001 Power Train

1ST TIME AN $8 FRONT SEAL, ON TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 58,511 MILES,AND COST A TOTAL OF $418.47 PLUS CHARGES FOR A RENTAL CAR FOR 3 DAYS. WE WERE 245 MILES FROM HOME. 2ND TIME TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 95,509 MILES. WE WERE ABLE TO GET BACK HOME. REPAIR WAS $1272.63. IT WAS REPAIRED WITH UPGRAD...

Jun 29, 2001 Power Train

1ST TIME AN $8 FRONT SEAL, ON TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 58,511 MILES,AND COST A TOTAL OF $418.47 PLUS CHARGES FOR A RENTAL CAR FOR 3 DAYS. WE WERE 245 MILES FROM HOME. 2ND TIME TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 95,509 MILES. WE WERE ABLE TO GET BACK HOME. REPAIR WAS $1272.63. IT WAS REPAIRED WITH UPGRAD...

Jun 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER AND START. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SLC

Jun 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER AND START. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SLC

May 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND VEHICLE JUST STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. BUT, VEHICLE WILL STARTS BACK UP. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

May 14, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND VEHICLE JUST STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. BUT, VEHICLE WILL STARTS BACK UP. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

May 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND VEHICLE JUST STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. BUT, VEHICLE WILL STARTS BACK UP. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

May 14, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND VEHICLE JUST STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. BUT, VEHICLE WILL STARTS BACK UP. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

May 11, 2001 Suspension

I DISCOVERED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS HAD BROKEN. THEY BOTH BROKE ON THE OUTSIDE LOWER COIL.*AK

May 11, 2001 Suspension

I DISCOVERED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS HAD BROKEN. THEY BOTH BROKE ON THE OUTSIDE LOWER COIL.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH HEATER, AND HEAT GAUGE WOULD GO UP AND DOWN. THOUGHT AUTOMOBILE WAS GOING TO EXPLODE. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO SHOP, AND THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS HEAD GASKETS. *AK THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE WAS A COMMON PROBLELM WITH 3.8 ENGINE. *YH

Apr 18, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH HEATER, AND HEAT GAUGE WOULD GO UP AND DOWN. THOUGHT AUTOMOBILE WAS GOING TO EXPLODE. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO SHOP, AND THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS HEAD GASKETS. *AK THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE WAS A COMMON PROBLELM WITH 3.8 ENGINE. *YH

Apr 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH HEATER, AND HEAT GAUGE WOULD GO UP AND DOWN. THOUGHT AUTOMOBILE WAS GOING TO EXPLODE. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO SHOP, AND THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS HEAD GASKETS. *AK THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE WAS A COMMON PROBLELM WITH 3.8 ENGINE. *YH

Apr 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH HEATER, AND HEAT GAUGE WOULD GO UP AND DOWN. THOUGHT AUTOMOBILE WAS GOING TO EXPLODE. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO SHOP, AND THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS HEAD GASKETS. *AK THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE WAS A COMMON PROBLELM WITH 3.8 ENGINE. *YH

Apr 18, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH HEATER, AND HEAT GAUGE WOULD GO UP AND DOWN. THOUGHT AUTOMOBILE WAS GOING TO EXPLODE. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO SHOP, AND THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS HEAD GASKETS. *AK THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE WAS A COMMON PROBLELM WITH 3.8 ENGINE. *YH

Apr 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH HEATER, AND HEAT GAUGE WOULD GO UP AND DOWN. THOUGHT AUTOMOBILE WAS GOING TO EXPLODE. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO SHOP, AND THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS HEAD GASKETS. *AK THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE WAS A COMMON PROBLELM WITH 3.8 ENGINE. *YH

Apr 2, 2001 Steering

TIE ROD ENDS CONTINOUSLY BREAK. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO CHANGE THEM 5 TIMES ALREADY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER SAID IT WAS REGULAR WEAR AND TEAR.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN OFF, JUST TOP TWO NOT BOTTOM TWO. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID IT WAS REGULAR STRESS. *AK

Apr 2, 2001 Visibility

I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1995 FROM THE DEALER. IT ONLY HAD 17K MILES ON IT AND A 1 YEAR UNLIMITED WARRANTY BUMPER TO BUMPER EXCEPT TIRES. (I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD HAD A DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD AND HAD BEEN COMPLETELY RE-CHECKED BY THE FACTORY.) THE DAY OF THE INCIDENT, ON MY LUNCH HOUR I DROVE ABOUT 1 ...

Apr 2, 2001 Steering

TIE ROD ENDS CONTINOUSLY BREAK. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO CHANGE THEM 5 TIMES ALREADY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER SAID IT WAS REGULAR WEAR AND TEAR.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN OFF, JUST TOP TWO NOT BOTTOM TWO. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID IT WAS REGULAR STRESS. *AK

Apr 2, 2001 Visibility

I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1995 FROM THE DEALER. IT ONLY HAD 17K MILES ON IT AND A 1 YEAR UNLIMITED WARRANTY BUMPER TO BUMPER EXCEPT TIRES. (I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD HAD A DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD AND HAD BEEN COMPLETELY RE-CHECKED BY THE FACTORY.) THE DAY OF THE INCIDENT, ON MY LUNCH HOUR I DROVE ABOUT 1 ...

Mar 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY, THERE IS SERIOUS BUCK/JERK UPON ACCELERATION FROM STANDSTILL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER. CLEARLY, THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION. SEVERAL TIMES, THE KAM (CONTINUOUS MEMORY) HAS BEEN CODE-SCANNED, WITH THE RESULT THAT NO FAILURE CODES WERE REVEALED. THE CHECK ENGINE WA...

Mar 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY, THERE IS SERIOUS BUCK/JERK UPON ACCELERATION FROM STANDSTILL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER. CLEARLY, THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION. SEVERAL TIMES, THE KAM (CONTINUOUS MEMORY) HAS BEEN CODE-SCANNED, WITH THE RESULT THAT NO FAILURE CODES WERE REVEALED. THE CHECK ENGINE WA...

Mar 26, 2001 Visibility

THE A/C - HEATER BLOWER STOPS RUNNING FOR AN INDEFINITE TIME PERIOD. DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, THE TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT WORK. FOR NO ACTION ON MY PART, THE BLOWER RESTARTS. AT THE INSTANT THAT THE BLOWER RESTARTS, THE AIR BAG READINESS LIGHT LIGHTS MOMENTARILY, THE SAME AS IT DOES WHEN THE IGNITI...

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 26, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 26, 2001 Visibility

THE A/C - HEATER BLOWER STOPS RUNNING FOR AN INDEFINITE TIME PERIOD. DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, THE TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT WORK. FOR NO ACTION ON MY PART, THE BLOWER RESTARTS. AT THE INSTANT THAT THE BLOWER RESTARTS, THE AIR BAG READINESS LIGHT LIGHTS MOMENTARILY, THE SAME AS IT DOES WHEN THE IGNITI...

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 26, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP OUT OF GEAR WHEN GOING OVER 65MPH. VEHICLE WOULD ALSO JERK AND STALL OUT. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND A BROKEN TIE ROD WAS FOUND.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS WHILE DRIVING FROM 30-65 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. *SLC

Mar 20, 2001 Steering

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP OUT OF GEAR WHEN GOING OVER 65MPH. VEHICLE WOULD ALSO JERK AND STALL OUT. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND A BROKEN TIE ROD WAS FOUND.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS WHILE DRIVING FROM 30-65 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. *SLC

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP OUT OF GEAR WHEN GOING OVER 65MPH. VEHICLE WOULD ALSO JERK AND STALL OUT. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND A BROKEN TIE ROD WAS FOUND.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS WHILE DRIVING FROM 30-65 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. *SLC

Mar 20, 2001 Steering

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP OUT OF GEAR WHEN GOING OVER 65MPH. VEHICLE WOULD ALSO JERK AND STALL OUT. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND A BROKEN TIE ROD WAS FOUND.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS WHILE DRIVING FROM 30-65 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. *SLC

Mar 13, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGH WAY OVER 40 MPH TRANSMISSION WILL LOOSE SPEED DOWN TO 10 MPH. CONSUMER COULD BE REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGH WAY OVER 40 MPH TRANSMISSION WILL LOOSE SPEED DOWN TO 10 MPH. CONSUMER COULD BE REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 95974 MILES. *AK TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *YH

Mar 12, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 95974 MILES. *AK TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *YH

Mar 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LOCKED BECAUSE HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LOCKED BECAUSE HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Electrical System

THE STARTER DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION CAUSING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION TO DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE VEHICLE (RADIO, LIGHTS AND FAN), THE STARTER WAS RECALLED ON OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE. NLM

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VACUUM LEAKS, THE LEAKS IN THE SYSTEM ARE IRREPAIRABLE CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND CAUSING HESITATION AND OCCASIONAL STALLING. NLM

Mar 6, 2001 Electrical System

THE STARTER DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION CAUSING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION TO DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE VEHICLE (RADIO, LIGHTS AND FAN), THE STARTER WAS RECALLED ON OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE. NLM

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VACUUM LEAKS, THE LEAKS IN THE SYSTEM ARE IRREPAIRABLE CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND CAUSING HESITATION AND OCCASIONAL STALLING. NLM

Mar 4, 2001 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE FIRST FAILED IN OCTOBER, 1998. WAS REPLACED BY FRIENDLY FORD IN SPRINGFIELD, MO IN JANUARY, 1999. SINCE THEN, THE MODULE HAS FAILED ABOUT EVERY THREE MONTHS TO DATE. I HAVE HAD TO BUY A NEW MODULE EVERY 12 MONTHS DUE TO WARRANTY RUNNING OUT ON REPLACEMENT MONITORS. HAD...

Mar 4, 2001 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE FIRST FAILED IN OCTOBER, 1998. WAS REPLACED BY FRIENDLY FORD IN SPRINGFIELD, MO IN JANUARY, 1999. SINCE THEN, THE MODULE HAS FAILED ABOUT EVERY THREE MONTHS TO DATE. I HAVE HAD TO BUY A NEW MODULE EVERY 12 MONTHS DUE TO WARRANTY RUNNING OUT ON REPLACEMENT MONITORS. HAD...

Mar 1, 2001 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME HAS CORRODED. DEAELR CLAIMED RECALL 98V323000 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED IN MARCH 1999, BUT DEFECT STILL EXISTS. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT 3.8L V6 ENGINE HAD BLOWN ANOTHER HEAD GASKET, FIRST ONE OCCURRED AT 47,700 MILES. *AK CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND. *SLC

Mar 1, 2001 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME HAS CORRODED. DEAELR CLAIMED RECALL 98V323000 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED IN MARCH 1999, BUT DEFECT STILL EXISTS. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT 3.8L V6 ENGINE HAD BLOWN ANOTHER HEAD GASKET, FIRST ONE OCCURRED AT 47,700 MILES. *AK CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND. *SLC

Feb 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING FAN CIRCUIT IS BAD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND HEAD GASKET TO BLOWOUT. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING FAN CIRCUIT IS BAD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND HEAD GASKET TO BLOWOUT. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING FAN CIRCUIT IS BAD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND HEAD GASKET TO BLOWOUT. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING FAN CIRCUIT IS BAD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND HEAD GASKET TO BLOWOUT. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, AND MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND IT WAS MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, AND MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND IT WAS MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Power Train

THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT IN 1999 AND WAS REPLACED FOR $2500. IN DEC 2000 THE HEAD GASKET WENT AND IT DESTROYED MY NEW TRANNY ALSO SO I NEEDED TO GET THEM BOTH FIXED. IT ALSO DESTROYED MY RADIATOR WHICH I ALSO JUST REPLACED. IN TWO YEARS TIME I HAVE PUT CLOSE TO $6000 INTO THIS CAR. I CONTACTED FO...

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT IN 1999 AND WAS REPLACED FOR $2500. IN DEC 2000 THE HEAD GASKET WENT AND IT DESTROYED MY NEW TRANNY ALSO SO I NEEDED TO GET THEM BOTH FIXED. IT ALSO DESTROYED MY RADIATOR WHICH I ALSO JUST REPLACED. IN TWO YEARS TIME I HAVE PUT CLOSE TO $6000 INTO THIS CAR. I CONTACTED FO...

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, AND MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND IT WAS MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, AND MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND IT WAS MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Power Train

THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT IN 1999 AND WAS REPLACED FOR $2500. IN DEC 2000 THE HEAD GASKET WENT AND IT DESTROYED MY NEW TRANNY ALSO SO I NEEDED TO GET THEM BOTH FIXED. IT ALSO DESTROYED MY RADIATOR WHICH I ALSO JUST REPLACED. IN TWO YEARS TIME I HAVE PUT CLOSE TO $6000 INTO THIS CAR. I CONTACTED FO...

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT IN 1999 AND WAS REPLACED FOR $2500. IN DEC 2000 THE HEAD GASKET WENT AND IT DESTROYED MY NEW TRANNY ALSO SO I NEEDED TO GET THEM BOTH FIXED. IT ALSO DESTROYED MY RADIATOR WHICH I ALSO JUST REPLACED. IN TWO YEARS TIME I HAVE PUT CLOSE TO $6000 INTO THIS CAR. I CONTACTED FO...

Feb 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURELY CRACKED AND ROTTED COMPONENTS. ENGINE MOUNTS WERE ALREADY REPLACED VIA PREVIOUS RECALL.*AK

Feb 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURELY CRACKED AND ROTTED COMPONENTS. ENGINE MOUNTS WERE ALREADY REPLACED VIA PREVIOUS RECALL.*AK

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, CONSUMER OWNS TWO OF THESE VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. NLM

Feb 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED DUE TO THE CALIPERS LOCKING UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND CAUSE VIBRATION, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS, ROTORS AND SHOES 8 TIMES SINCE PURCHASED, ONE ROTOR ON THE RIGHT BECAME SO HOT THAT IT CRACKED THE RIGHT FRONT ROTOR. NLM

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, CONSUMER OWNS TWO OF THESE VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. NLM

Feb 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED DUE TO THE CALIPERS LOCKING UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND CAUSE VIBRATION, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS, ROTORS AND SHOES 8 TIMES SINCE PURCHASED, ONE ROTOR ON THE RIGHT BECAME SO HOT THAT IT CRACKED THE RIGHT FRONT ROTOR. NLM

Feb 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 98V323000. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL ON MARCH 5, 1999. WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SEPARATED FROM MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Structure

RECALL 98V323000. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL ON MARCH 5, 1999. WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SEPARATED FROM MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ABS BRAKES BECAME STUCK. BRAKE ASSIST FAILED. BRAKES WERE SMOKING. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE WOULD REV VERY HIGH. DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO THROTTLE. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ABS BRAKES BECAME STUCK. BRAKE ASSIST FAILED. BRAKES WERE SMOKING. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE WOULD REV VERY HIGH. DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO THROTTLE. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ABS BRAKES BECAME STUCK. BRAKE ASSIST FAILED. BRAKES WERE SMOKING. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE WOULD REV VERY HIGH. DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO THROTTLE. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ABS BRAKES BECAME STUCK. BRAKE ASSIST FAILED. BRAKES WERE SMOKING. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE WOULD REV VERY HIGH. DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO THROTTLE. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 98V323000. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL ON MARCH 5, 1999. WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SEPARATED FROM MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Structure

RECALL 98V323000. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL ON MARCH 5, 1999. WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SEPARATED FROM MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ABS BRAKES BECAME STUCK. BRAKE ASSIST FAILED. BRAKES WERE SMOKING. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE WOULD REV VERY HIGH. DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO THROTTLE. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ABS BRAKES BECAME STUCK. BRAKE ASSIST FAILED. BRAKES WERE SMOKING. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE WOULD REV VERY HIGH. DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO THROTTLE. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ABS BRAKES BECAME STUCK. BRAKE ASSIST FAILED. BRAKES WERE SMOKING. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE WOULD REV VERY HIGH. DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO THROTTLE. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ABS BRAKES BECAME STUCK. BRAKE ASSIST FAILED. BRAKES WERE SMOKING. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE WOULD REV VERY HIGH. DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO THROTTLE. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Structure

RECALL 98V323000; MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO JUMP AROUND IN ENGINE COMPARMENT, AND HITTING HOOD WHEN DRIVING. FRONT AND REAR MOUNTS BROKE. THERE WERE NO PARTS HOLDING ENGINE IN PLACE. ALSO, RECALL DEALT WITH SAME PROBLEM; BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. CONSUMER HAS C...

Feb 5, 2001 Structure

RECALL 98V323000; MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO JUMP AROUND IN ENGINE COMPARMENT, AND HITTING HOOD WHEN DRIVING. FRONT AND REAR MOUNTS BROKE. THERE WERE NO PARTS HOLDING ENGINE IN PLACE. ALSO, RECALL DEALT WITH SAME PROBLEM; BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. CONSUMER HAS C...

Feb 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE TWICE, REPLACED 1999 & 2001. NO RECALL WAS RECEIVED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. I NEED INFORMATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT.*AK

Feb 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE TWICE, REPLACED 1999 & 2001. NO RECALL WAS RECEIVED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. I NEED INFORMATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT.*AK

Jan 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FROM ALL THE INFORMATION I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REVIEW, THERE SEEMS TO BE AN UNUSALLY HIGH INCIDENCE OF HEAD GASKET FAILURES IN THE 3.8L ENGINE. THIS WOULD SEEM TO INDICATE A FACTORY DEFECT PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FROM ALL THE INFORMATION I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REVIEW, THERE SEEMS TO BE AN UNUSALLY HIGH INCIDENCE OF HEAD GASKET FAILURES IN THE 3.8L ENGINE. THIS WOULD SEEM TO INDICATE A FACTORY DEFECT PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED PREMATURELY AT 60,000 MILES, ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO ENGINE.*AK A FEW DAYS AFTER REPLACEMENT, VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ENGINE NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED PREMATURELY AT 60,000 MILES, ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO ENGINE.*AK A FEW DAYS AFTER REPLACEMENT, VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ENGINE NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VERY DISSATISFIED WITH MY CAR, NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD, ALWAYS A PROBLEM, CAN'T DEPEND ON IT FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME, NOW HAS 3 SPARKS PLUGS FROZEN IN IT BECAUSE OF IT BLOWING A HEAD GASKET AND I DIDN'T KNOW THIS UNTIL TUNE UP TIME, JUST DISGUSTED WITH THE WHOLE ORDEAL. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Power Train

VERY DISSATISFIED WITH MY CAR, NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD, ALWAYS A PROBLEM, CAN'T DEPEND ON IT FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME, NOW HAS 3 SPARKS PLUGS FROZEN IN IT BECAUSE OF IT BLOWING A HEAD GASKET AND I DIDN'T KNOW THIS UNTIL TUNE UP TIME, JUST DISGUSTED WITH THE WHOLE ORDEAL. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED PREMATURELY AT 60,000 MILES, ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO ENGINE.*AK A FEW DAYS AFTER REPLACEMENT, VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ENGINE NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED PREMATURELY AT 60,000 MILES, ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO ENGINE.*AK A FEW DAYS AFTER REPLACEMENT, VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ENGINE NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VERY DISSATISFIED WITH MY CAR, NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD, ALWAYS A PROBLEM, CAN'T DEPEND ON IT FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME, NOW HAS 3 SPARKS PLUGS FROZEN IN IT BECAUSE OF IT BLOWING A HEAD GASKET AND I DIDN'T KNOW THIS UNTIL TUNE UP TIME, JUST DISGUSTED WITH THE WHOLE ORDEAL. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Power Train

VERY DISSATISFIED WITH MY CAR, NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD, ALWAYS A PROBLEM, CAN'T DEPEND ON IT FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME, NOW HAS 3 SPARKS PLUGS FROZEN IN IT BECAUSE OF IT BLOWING A HEAD GASKET AND I DIDN'T KNOW THIS UNTIL TUNE UP TIME, JUST DISGUSTED WITH THE WHOLE ORDEAL. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING DURING A RAIN STORM BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED. INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE SHOP HAS REPLACED FUSE/ WIPER MOTOR, AND STILL NOT WORKING. SAME SYMPTOMS AS TSB 9582. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING DURING A RAIN STORM BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED. INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE SHOP HAS REPLACED FUSE/ WIPER MOTOR, AND STILL NOT WORKING. SAME SYMPTOMS AS TSB 9582. *AK

Jan 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES IN 5 YEARS. NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL. NOT HAPPY AT ALL WITH PURCHASE OF CAR AND SELLER HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 5, 2001 Visibility

HAVE PAID ALOT OF MONEY FOR THE HEATER TO GET FIXED BUT IT STILL WILL NOT WORK. SICK OF DEALING WITH CAR, DEALER, AND MANUFACTURER!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES IN 5 YEARS. NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL. NOT HAPPY AT ALL WITH PURCHASE OF CAR AND SELLER HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 5, 2001 Visibility

HAVE PAID ALOT OF MONEY FOR THE HEATER TO GET FIXED BUT IT STILL WILL NOT WORK. SICK OF DEALING WITH CAR, DEALER, AND MANUFACTURER!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 3, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 3, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, FORD RECALLED 1994 AND 1995 MODEL AND CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Jan 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, FORD RECALLED 1994 AND 1995 MODEL AND CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Jan 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, FORD RECALLED 1994 AND 1995 MODEL AND CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Jan 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, FORD RECALLED 1994 AND 1995 MODEL AND CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Dec 26, 2000 Electrical System

IN COLD WEATHER VEHICLE STALLS AND HESITATES. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH MAIN CHIP OF THE COMPUTER. *AK THE MANUFACTURER HAD ISSUED A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM BUT DECLINES TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIR. *YH

Dec 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Electrical System

IN COLD WEATHER VEHICLE STALLS AND HESITATES. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH MAIN CHIP OF THE COMPUTER. *AK THE MANUFACTURER HAD ISSUED A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM BUT DECLINES TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIR. *YH

Dec 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES, LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL. ROTORS WERE VERY BAD. HAD DEEP GROOVES IN THEM. CORDS WERE COMING COMPLETELY THROUGH & OUT OF TIRES. ALSO, BALL BEARS ARE WEARING OUT.

Dec 19, 2000 Power Train

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES, LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL. ROTORS WERE VERY BAD. HAD DEEP GROOVES IN THEM. CORDS WERE COMING COMPLETELY THROUGH & OUT OF TIRES. ALSO, BALL BEARS ARE WEARING OUT.

Dec 19, 2000 Tires

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES, LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL. ROTORS WERE VERY BAD. HAD DEEP GROOVES IN THEM. CORDS WERE COMING COMPLETELY THROUGH & OUT OF TIRES. ALSO, BALL BEARS ARE WEARING OUT.

Dec 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES, LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL. ROTORS WERE VERY BAD. HAD DEEP GROOVES IN THEM. CORDS WERE COMING COMPLETELY THROUGH & OUT OF TIRES. ALSO, BALL BEARS ARE WEARING OUT.

Dec 19, 2000 Power Train

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES, LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL. ROTORS WERE VERY BAD. HAD DEEP GROOVES IN THEM. CORDS WERE COMING COMPLETELY THROUGH & OUT OF TIRES. ALSO, BALL BEARS ARE WEARING OUT.

Dec 19, 2000 Tires

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES, LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL. ROTORS WERE VERY BAD. HAD DEEP GROOVES IN THEM. CORDS WERE COMING COMPLETELY THROUGH & OUT OF TIRES. ALSO, BALL BEARS ARE WEARING OUT.

Dec 14, 2000 Power Train

TRANSAXLE WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. L/F BRAKE PAD STAYS PARTIALLY ENGAGED RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF SAID PAD; LUCKILY, I WAS COMING TO A SLOW STOP WHEN IT GAVE OUT COMPLETELY. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT ANALYZED UNTIL MY SECOND FRONT BRAKE JOB WITHIN 25 0R SO MONTHS. WITH WIPERS IN U...

Dec 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSAXLE WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. L/F BRAKE PAD STAYS PARTIALLY ENGAGED RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF SAID PAD; LUCKILY, I WAS COMING TO A SLOW STOP WHEN IT GAVE OUT COMPLETELY. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT ANALYZED UNTIL MY SECOND FRONT BRAKE JOB WITHIN 25 0R SO MONTHS. WITH WIPERS IN U...

Dec 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TRANSAXLE WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. L/F BRAKE PAD STAYS PARTIALLY ENGAGED RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF SAID PAD; LUCKILY, I WAS COMING TO A SLOW STOP WHEN IT GAVE OUT COMPLETELY. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT ANALYZED UNTIL MY SECOND FRONT BRAKE JOB WITHIN 25 0R SO MONTHS. WITH WIPERS IN U...

Dec 14, 2000 Visibility

TRANSAXLE WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. L/F BRAKE PAD STAYS PARTIALLY ENGAGED RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF SAID PAD; LUCKILY, I WAS COMING TO A SLOW STOP WHEN IT GAVE OUT COMPLETELY. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT ANALYZED UNTIL MY SECOND FRONT BRAKE JOB WITHIN 25 0R SO MONTHS. WITH WIPERS IN U...

Dec 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TRANSAXLE WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. L/F BRAKE PAD STAYS PARTIALLY ENGAGED RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF SAID PAD; LUCKILY, I WAS COMING TO A SLOW STOP WHEN IT GAVE OUT COMPLETELY. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT ANALYZED UNTIL MY SECOND FRONT BRAKE JOB WITHIN 25 0R SO MONTHS. WITH WIPERS IN U...

Dec 14, 2000 Power Train

TRANSAXLE WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. L/F BRAKE PAD STAYS PARTIALLY ENGAGED RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF SAID PAD; LUCKILY, I WAS COMING TO A SLOW STOP WHEN IT GAVE OUT COMPLETELY. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT ANALYZED UNTIL MY SECOND FRONT BRAKE JOB WITHIN 25 0R SO MONTHS. WITH WIPERS IN U...

Dec 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSAXLE WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. L/F BRAKE PAD STAYS PARTIALLY ENGAGED RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF SAID PAD; LUCKILY, I WAS COMING TO A SLOW STOP WHEN IT GAVE OUT COMPLETELY. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT ANALYZED UNTIL MY SECOND FRONT BRAKE JOB WITHIN 25 0R SO MONTHS. WITH WIPERS IN U...

Dec 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TRANSAXLE WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. L/F BRAKE PAD STAYS PARTIALLY ENGAGED RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF SAID PAD; LUCKILY, I WAS COMING TO A SLOW STOP WHEN IT GAVE OUT COMPLETELY. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT ANALYZED UNTIL MY SECOND FRONT BRAKE JOB WITHIN 25 0R SO MONTHS. WITH WIPERS IN U...

Dec 14, 2000 Visibility

TRANSAXLE WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. L/F BRAKE PAD STAYS PARTIALLY ENGAGED RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF SAID PAD; LUCKILY, I WAS COMING TO A SLOW STOP WHEN IT GAVE OUT COMPLETELY. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT ANALYZED UNTIL MY SECOND FRONT BRAKE JOB WITHIN 25 0R SO MONTHS. WITH WIPERS IN U...

Dec 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TRANSAXLE WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. L/F BRAKE PAD STAYS PARTIALLY ENGAGED RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF SAID PAD; LUCKILY, I WAS COMING TO A SLOW STOP WHEN IT GAVE OUT COMPLETELY. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT ANALYZED UNTIL MY SECOND FRONT BRAKE JOB WITHIN 25 0R SO MONTHS. WITH WIPERS IN U...

Dec 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELLING 40 MPH HEADGASKET BLEWOUT, CAUSING FLUID TO CONTAMINATE THE ALTERNATOR WHICH ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. *SLC

Dec 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELLING 40 MPH HEADGASKET BLEWOUT, CAUSING FLUID TO CONTAMINATE THE ALTERNATOR WHICH ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. *SLC

Dec 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM UPSET, THAT I GOT MY OIL CHANGED EVERY 3,000 MILES, THERE IS NO OTHER REASON WHY MY GASKET CAN FAIL SO EARLY (AT 84,000 MILES). THIS IS QUITE EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR, AND I BELIEVE IT MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MADE. THAT IS WHY IT BLEW ON ME, NOT BECUASE OF MY FAULT. IF S...

Dec 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM UPSET, THAT I GOT MY OIL CHANGED EVERY 3,000 MILES, THERE IS NO OTHER REASON WHY MY GASKET CAN FAIL SO EARLY (AT 84,000 MILES). THIS IS QUITE EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR, AND I BELIEVE IT MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MADE. THAT IS WHY IT BLEW ON ME, NOT BECUASE OF MY FAULT. IF S...

Nov 30, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR 98V-323 OF THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT BUT WHEN HE ARRIVED HE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO MORE PARTS AVAILABLE AND THAT PARTS ARE INSTALLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. NLM

Nov 30, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR 98V-323 OF THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT BUT WHEN HE ARRIVED HE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO MORE PARTS AVAILABLE AND THAT PARTS ARE INSTALLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. NLM

Nov 30, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR 98V-323 OF THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT BUT WHEN HE ARRIVED HE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO MORE PARTS AVAILABLE AND THAT PARTS ARE INSTALLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. NLM

Nov 30, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR 98V-323 OF THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT BUT WHEN HE ARRIVED HE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO MORE PARTS AVAILABLE AND THAT PARTS ARE INSTALLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. NLM

Nov 29, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS AT SLOW SPEED. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS AT SLOW SPEED. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH SPINS FREELY AND THE KEY WILL NOT GO INTO IGNITION EASILY, WHEN THE KEY FINALLY FITS THE CAR WILL NOT START, VEHICLE STALLING HAS BEEN OCCURRING. *MJS

Nov 28, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH SPINS FREELY AND THE KEY WILL NOT GO INTO IGNITION EASILY, WHEN THE KEY FINALLY FITS THE CAR WILL NOT START, VEHICLE STALLING HAS BEEN OCCURRING. *MJS

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE FR680 TIRE (P205 70 R14) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THE SEPARATION ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE FR680 TIRE (P205 70 R14) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THE SEPARATION ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Nov 13, 2000 Structure

I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER SERVICE (800) 392 3673 SINCE THIS PROBLEM IS LISTED AS A RECALL ON YOUR WEBSITE, BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I THINK THAT SINCE MY VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING THE PROBLEM, IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Structure

I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER SERVICE (800) 392 3673 SINCE THIS PROBLEM IS LISTED AS A RECALL ON YOUR WEBSITE, BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I THINK THAT SINCE MY VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING THE PROBLEM, IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED. *AK

Nov 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCES IN HOT WEATHER AND IN TRAFFIC, VEHICLE ALSO SURGES WHEN IDLING OR AFTER DRIVING LONG DISTANCES AND PULLING TO A TOLL BOOTH OR RED LIGHT. *SLC

Nov 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCES IN HOT WEATHER AND IN TRAFFIC, VEHICLE ALSO SURGES WHEN IDLING OR AFTER DRIVING LONG DISTANCES AND PULLING TO A TOLL BOOTH OR RED LIGHT. *SLC

Nov 7, 2000 Power Train

I'M OUT THE COST OF BUYING THIS CAR AND THE REPAIRS I'VE MADE--CANNOT INVEST ANY MORE $. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 7, 2000 Power Train

I'M OUT THE COST OF BUYING THIS CAR AND THE REPAIRS I'VE MADE--CANNOT INVEST ANY MORE $. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Oct 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH 13,000 ORIG MI..I HAVE CAREFULLY AND METHODICALLY MAINTAINED MY CAR..WHY DID HEADGASKET FAIL AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE?*AK

Oct 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH 13,000 ORIG MI..I HAVE CAREFULLY AND METHODICALLY MAINTAINED MY CAR..WHY DID HEADGASKET FAIL AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE?*AK

Oct 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 24, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 24, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Oct 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Oct 16, 2000 Electrical System

ONGOING STALLING PROBLEM. BELIEVED PROBLEM MAYBE DUE TO TFI MODULES. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 16, 2000 Electrical System

ONGOING STALLING PROBLEM. BELIEVED PROBLEM MAYBE DUE TO TFI MODULES. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY IN HOT CLIMATE VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY IN HOT CLIMATE VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

PE00-020; TIRES WERE SHOWING TREAD SEPARATION ON RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES. FORD, TAURUS, 1992 FIRESTONE, 440 205/70R14. *AK BOTH RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES EXPERIENCED STEELBELT SEPARATION AND ONLY HAD 48000 MILES. *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

PE00-020; TIRES WERE SHOWING TREAD SEPARATION ON RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES. FORD, TAURUS, 1992 FIRESTONE, 440 205/70R14. *AK BOTH RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES EXPERIENCED STEELBELT SEPARATION AND ONLY HAD 48000 MILES. *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Oct 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 29, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD, REGRADLESS OF WHAT SPEED, VEHICLE JUST DIES WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF WARNING. SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES. SOMETIMES VEHICLE HAS TO BE TOWED. *AK THE VEHICLE STALLS NUMEROUS TIMES AND REPLACING THE DISTRIBUTOR AS POSSIBLE CAUSE DID NOT GET RED OF TH...

Sep 29, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD, REGRADLESS OF WHAT SPEED, VEHICLE JUST DIES WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF WARNING. SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES. SOMETIMES VEHICLE HAS TO BE TOWED. *AK THE VEHICLE STALLS NUMEROUS TIMES AND REPLACING THE DISTRIBUTOR AS POSSIBLE CAUSE DID NOT GET RED OF TH...

Sep 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS WILL APPLY BY THEMSELVES. BRAKE PEDAL WILL HAVE FULL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN BRAKING MOTION. PUSHING REAL HARD WILL RELEASE THE PRESSURE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIND THE PROBLEM, BUT CAN'T REMDY ONE.*AK

Sep 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS WILL APPLY BY THEMSELVES. BRAKE PEDAL WILL HAVE FULL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN BRAKING MOTION. PUSHING REAL HARD WILL RELEASE THE PRESSURE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIND THE PROBLEM, BUT CAN'T REMDY ONE.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

LOCAL TIRE DEALER HAS STATED THAT THIS MODEL OF TIRE (LTE 3000) HAS PROBLEM WITH SEPARATION OF LAYERS IN SIDEWALL.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/65R15 )

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

LOCAL TIRE DEALER HAS STATED THAT THIS MODEL OF TIRE (LTE 3000) HAS PROBLEM WITH SEPARATION OF LAYERS IN SIDEWALL.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/65R15 )

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS WARRANTS A RECALL IF ANYTHING THIS VIOLATES THE CLEAN AIR ACT-EMISSIONS DURING FAILURE

Sep 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

HEAD ON COLLISION /JAW FRACTURE/4 HERNIATED DISCS WICH REQUIRED SURGERY IN NECK,CONCUSSION WITH PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE,HERNIATED DISC IN LUMBAR SECTION WICH REQUIRED SURGERY /HOSPITALIZATION TOTALING 40 DAYS/DISABLED CURRENTLEY SINCE ACCIDENT DATE OF 2/12/1998.

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS ESPICALLY UPON ACCELEARTION, IE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC LANE

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS WARRANTS A RECALL IF ANYTHING THIS VIOLATES THE CLEAN AIR ACT-EMISSIONS DURING FAILURE

Sep 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

HEAD ON COLLISION /JAW FRACTURE/4 HERNIATED DISCS WICH REQUIRED SURGERY IN NECK,CONCUSSION WITH PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE,HERNIATED DISC IN LUMBAR SECTION WICH REQUIRED SURGERY /HOSPITALIZATION TOTALING 40 DAYS/DISABLED CURRENTLEY SINCE ACCIDENT DATE OF 2/12/1998.

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS ESPICALLY UPON ACCELEARTION, IE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC LANE

Sep 15, 2000 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. IT ALSO HESITATES WHEN BEING DRIVEN. I AM REPORTING THESE COMPLAINTS BECAUSE I UNDERSTAND OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS AND THAT A RECALL IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. THANK YOU. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. IT ALSO HESITATES WHEN BEING DRIVEN. I AM REPORTING THESE COMPLAINTS BECAUSE I UNDERSTAND OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS AND THAT A RECALL IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. THANK YOU. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLES MOTOR MOUNTS CAME OFF WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE ACCELERATION. *MJS

Sep 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLES MOTOR MOUNTS CAME OFF WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE ACCELERATION. *MJS

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

PURCHASED 2 TIRES 5-27-00. ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER THE TREAD CAME OFF OF THE LEFT FRONT. ON 8-17-00 SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDEWALL WHEN IT HIT A 4 INCH POTHOLE. TIRE WAS WORN ABOUT 20% AFTER 4800 MILES DRIVEN ON IT. STORE WHERE THEY WERE PURCHASED, REPLACED BOTH TIRES. JUST WANTED TO SEND INFO TO BE...

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

PURCHASED 2 TIRES 5-27-00. ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER THE TREAD CAME OFF OF THE LEFT FRONT. ON 8-17-00 SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDEWALL WHEN IT HIT A 4 INCH POTHOLE. TIRE WAS WORN ABOUT 20% AFTER 4800 MILES DRIVEN ON IT. STORE WHERE THEY WERE PURCHASED, REPLACED BOTH TIRES. JUST WANTED TO SEND INFO TO BE...

Aug 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 17, 2000 Tires Crash

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE 70,000 MILE WARRANTY TIRES DESCRIBED. WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS ONE OF THE TIRES SPLIT APART ON THE SIDE WHILE I WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 30 MPH. IT WAS RULED DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED. ON 7/28, WHILE GOING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE A SECOND TIRE SPLIT APART RESULTING IN A WRECK ...

Aug 17, 2000 Tires Crash

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE 70,000 MILE WARRANTY TIRES DESCRIBED. WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS ONE OF THE TIRES SPLIT APART ON THE SIDE WHILE I WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 30 MPH. IT WAS RULED DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED. ON 7/28, WHILE GOING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE A SECOND TIRE SPLIT APART RESULTING IN A WRECK ...

Aug 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET WAS ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE ENGINE AND ANTI-FREEZE WAS BURNING IN THE ENGINE. NLM

Aug 15, 2000 Steering Fire

PIN-LIKE HOLE IN STEERING HOSE CAUSED FLUID TO SPRAY ONTO THE EXHAUST WHICH CREATED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. NLM

Aug 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET WAS ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE ENGINE AND ANTI-FREEZE WAS BURNING IN THE ENGINE. NLM

Aug 15, 2000 Steering Fire

PIN-LIKE HOLE IN STEERING HOSE CAUSED FLUID TO SPRAY ONTO THE EXHAUST WHICH CREATED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. NLM

Aug 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 12, 2000 Power Train

WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 92-95 3.8 DRIVETRAINS ON TAURUS'S SABLES'S AND WINDSTAR'S

Aug 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 12, 2000 Power Train

WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 92-95 3.8 DRIVETRAINS ON TAURUS'S SABLES'S AND WINDSTAR'S

Aug 7, 2000 Structure

RECALL 98V323000/SUBFRAME: RECALL REPAIRS WAS MADE IN JAN 1999; NOW THE PROBLEM HAVE REOCCURRED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WAS ALREADY DONE, AND NOTHING ELSE WOULD BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 7, 2000 Structure

RECALL 98V323000/SUBFRAME: RECALL REPAIRS WAS MADE IN JAN 1999; NOW THE PROBLEM HAVE REOCCURRED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WAS ALREADY DONE, AND NOTHING ELSE WOULD BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 26, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. APPLIED BRAKES AND EMGERNCY PARKING BRAKE, WHICH DID STOP VEHICLE . BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE CONSUMER TURNED IT OFF. DEALER REPLACED POWER BOOSTER WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAIL...

Jul 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. APPLIED BRAKES AND EMGERNCY PARKING BRAKE, WHICH DID STOP VEHICLE . BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE CONSUMER TURNED IT OFF. DEALER REPLACED POWER BOOSTER WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAIL...

Jul 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. APPLIED BRAKES AND EMGERNCY PARKING BRAKE, WHICH DID STOP VEHICLE . BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE CONSUMER TURNED IT OFF. DEALER REPLACED POWER BOOSTER WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAIL...

Jul 26, 2000 Parking Brake

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. APPLIED BRAKES AND EMGERNCY PARKING BRAKE, WHICH DID STOP VEHICLE . BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE CONSUMER TURNED IT OFF. DEALER REPLACED POWER BOOSTER WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAIL...

Jul 26, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. APPLIED BRAKES AND EMGERNCY PARKING BRAKE, WHICH DID STOP VEHICLE . BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE CONSUMER TURNED IT OFF. DEALER REPLACED POWER BOOSTER WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAIL...

Jul 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. APPLIED BRAKES AND EMGERNCY PARKING BRAKE, WHICH DID STOP VEHICLE . BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE CONSUMER TURNED IT OFF. DEALER REPLACED POWER BOOSTER WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAIL...

Jul 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. APPLIED BRAKES AND EMGERNCY PARKING BRAKE, WHICH DID STOP VEHICLE . BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE CONSUMER TURNED IT OFF. DEALER REPLACED POWER BOOSTER WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAIL...

Jul 26, 2000 Parking Brake

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. APPLIED BRAKES AND EMGERNCY PARKING BRAKE, WHICH DID STOP VEHICLE . BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE CONSUMER TURNED IT OFF. DEALER REPLACED POWER BOOSTER WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAIL...

Jul 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE 3.8 HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, AND SHE WAS LOOKING THOUGH HER SIDE MIRROR AND NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE 3.8 HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, AND SHE WAS LOOKING THOUGH HER SIDE MIRROR AND NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO DROP WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VACUUM BRAKING POWER ASSIST HAS BROKEN 3 TIMES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKING. MANUAL BRAKING IS NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE.*AK

Jul 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO DROP WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VACUUM BRAKING POWER ASSIST HAS BROKEN 3 TIMES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKING. MANUAL BRAKING IS NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A BUSINESS PARKING LOT, THE TIE ROD END SNAPPED OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL TO TURN IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND THROWING THE CAR TO STOP. FORTUNATE FOR MY WIFE THAT SHE WASN'T DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA TO A FORD DEA...

Jul 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON COLD MORNINGS, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY STAW AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING. ALLOWING THE CAR TO WARM UP AT IDLE DOES NOT ELIMINATE PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE CAR'S COMPUTER REPORTS NO PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE AT A LOSS WHAT TO DO.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A BUSINESS PARKING LOT, THE TIE ROD END SNAPPED OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL TO TURN IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND THROWING THE CAR TO STOP. FORTUNATE FOR MY WIFE THAT SHE WASN'T DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA TO A FORD DEA...

Jul 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON COLD MORNINGS, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY STAW AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING. ALLOWING THE CAR TO WARM UP AT IDLE DOES NOT ELIMINATE PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE CAR'S COMPUTER REPORTS NO PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE AT A LOSS WHAT TO DO.*AK

Jul 9, 2000 Steering

IF THIS PART FAILURE HAPPENED AT SPEED THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS, POSSIBLY CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. THE CAR HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND SENSIBLY DRIVEN. I AM FRIENDS WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND KNOW THAT HE TOOK EXCEPTIONAL CARE OF THE CAR AND ALSO DROVE IT VERY CONSERVATIVELY. ...

Jul 9, 2000 Steering

IF THIS PART FAILURE HAPPENED AT SPEED THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS, POSSIBLY CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. THE CAR HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND SENSIBLY DRIVEN. I AM FRIENDS WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND KNOW THAT HE TOOK EXCEPTIONAL CARE OF THE CAR AND ALSO DROVE IT VERY CONSERVATIVELY. ...

Jun 22, 2000 Structure

SINGLE THUMP SOUND WHEN SHIFTED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO REVERSE, THEN SHIFT TO GO FORWARD THE ENGINE SUDDENLY RACED CAUSING THE CAR TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. DUE TO IDLE AIR CONTROL LOCATED ON TOP OF THE ENGINE BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO RACE AT TOP SPEED, ENGINE CAME LOOSE FROM THE MOUNTS, ...

Jun 22, 2000 Structure

SINGLE THUMP SOUND WHEN SHIFTED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO REVERSE, THEN SHIFT TO GO FORWARD THE ENGINE SUDDENLY RACED CAUSING THE CAR TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. DUE TO IDLE AIR CONTROL LOCATED ON TOP OF THE ENGINE BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO RACE AT TOP SPEED, ENGINE CAME LOOSE FROM THE MOUNTS, ...

Jun 21, 2000 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS BROKE IN HALF DUE TO CORROSION . A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.*AK

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK BRAKE SYSTEM TOTALLY REBUILT AT 52,453, MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS REPLACED AT 35,771, TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 62,188 MILES. *YH

Jun 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK BRAKE SYSTEM TOTALLY REBUILT AT 52,453, MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS REPLACED AT 35,771, TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 62,188 MILES. *YH

Jun 21, 2000 Power Train

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK BRAKE SYSTEM TOTALLY REBUILT AT 52,453, MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS REPLACED AT 35,771, TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 62,188 MILES. *YH

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS RUSTED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED; HOWEVER, THE COVERAGE PERIOD HAS BEEN EXCEEDED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS BROKE IN HALF DUE TO CORROSION . A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.*AK

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK BRAKE SYSTEM TOTALLY REBUILT AT 52,453, MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS REPLACED AT 35,771, TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 62,188 MILES. *YH

Jun 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK BRAKE SYSTEM TOTALLY REBUILT AT 52,453, MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS REPLACED AT 35,771, TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 62,188 MILES. *YH

Jun 21, 2000 Power Train

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK BRAKE SYSTEM TOTALLY REBUILT AT 52,453, MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS REPLACED AT 35,771, TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 62,188 MILES. *YH

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS RUSTED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED; HOWEVER, THE COVERAGE PERIOD HAS BEEN EXCEEDED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Steering

PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN AND RIGHT SIDE INNER TIE ROD BROKE. ABOUT SIX WEEKS AGO, INNER TIE ROD ON THE LEFT SIDE BROKE. BOTH OF THE TIE RODS BROKE BY THE BALL JOINT. BOTH TIE RODS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *ML

Jun 20, 2000 Steering

PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN AND RIGHT SIDE INNER TIE ROD BROKE. ABOUT SIX WEEKS AGO, INNER TIE ROD ON THE LEFT SIDE BROKE. BOTH OF THE TIE RODS BROKE BY THE BALL JOINT. BOTH TIE RODS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *ML

Jun 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. BUT SECONDS PRIOR TO DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYING, 2 PLASTIC PIECES CAME OFF THE DASH WHICH WAS LOCATED RIGHT NEXT TO AIRBAG IN I-SHAPE, HITTING DRIVER IN THE FACE AND BREAKING NOSE. ALSO PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO PASSENG...

Jun 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. BUT SECONDS PRIOR TO DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYING, 2 PLASTIC PIECES CAME OFF THE DASH WHICH WAS LOCATED RIGHT NEXT TO AIRBAG IN I-SHAPE, HITTING DRIVER IN THE FACE AND BREAKING NOSE. ALSO PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO PASSENG...

May 30, 2000 Wheels

DURING HOT WEATHER BOLTS HOLDING ALLOY WHEEL TO AXLE SHEARING. FIRST ON JULY 5, 1999, AND SECOND ON MAY 3, 2000. ON THE FIRST OCCASION THREE BOLTS SHEARED ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND ONE ON THE RIGHT FRONT. ON THE SECOND OCCASION TWO BOLTS SHEARED ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. BOTH INSTANCES OCCURED ...

May 30, 2000 Wheels

DURING HOT WEATHER BOLTS HOLDING ALLOY WHEEL TO AXLE SHEARING. FIRST ON JULY 5, 1999, AND SECOND ON MAY 3, 2000. ON THE FIRST OCCASION THREE BOLTS SHEARED ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND ONE ON THE RIGHT FRONT. ON THE SECOND OCCASION TWO BOLTS SHEARED ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. BOTH INSTANCES OCCURED ...

May 25, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE (POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE). *SLC

May 25, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE (POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE). *SLC

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FIRST REPAIR ON 2-99 AT 50,000 MILES AT CONSUMERS COST. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY.

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT (ENTIRE SYSTEM) JUST AFTER HAVING IT A YEAR, I THEN PROCEEDED TO HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, ALONG WITH MANY MANY OTHER SMALL PARTS, SUCH AS IDLER PULLY, WATER PUMP, ETC, ALL BEFORE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP. JUST AFTER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP AT 80,000...

May 24, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT (ENTIRE SYSTEM) JUST AFTER HAVING IT A YEAR, I THEN PROCEEDED TO HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, ALONG WITH MANY MANY OTHER SMALL PARTS, SUCH AS IDLER PULLY, WATER PUMP, ETC, ALL BEFORE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP. JUST AFTER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP AT 80,000...

May 24, 2000 Equipment

MY AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT (ENTIRE SYSTEM) JUST AFTER HAVING IT A YEAR, I THEN PROCEEDED TO HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, ALONG WITH MANY MANY OTHER SMALL PARTS, SUCH AS IDLER PULLY, WATER PUMP, ETC, ALL BEFORE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP. JUST AFTER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP AT 80,000...

May 24, 2000 Unknown Or Other

MY AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT (ENTIRE SYSTEM) JUST AFTER HAVING IT A YEAR, I THEN PROCEEDED TO HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, ALONG WITH MANY MANY OTHER SMALL PARTS, SUCH AS IDLER PULLY, WATER PUMP, ETC, ALL BEFORE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP. JUST AFTER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP AT 80,000...

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FIRST REPAIR ON 2-99 AT 50,000 MILES AT CONSUMERS COST. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY.

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT (ENTIRE SYSTEM) JUST AFTER HAVING IT A YEAR, I THEN PROCEEDED TO HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, ALONG WITH MANY MANY OTHER SMALL PARTS, SUCH AS IDLER PULLY, WATER PUMP, ETC, ALL BEFORE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP. JUST AFTER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP AT 80,000...

May 24, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT (ENTIRE SYSTEM) JUST AFTER HAVING IT A YEAR, I THEN PROCEEDED TO HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, ALONG WITH MANY MANY OTHER SMALL PARTS, SUCH AS IDLER PULLY, WATER PUMP, ETC, ALL BEFORE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP. JUST AFTER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP AT 80,000...

May 24, 2000 Equipment

MY AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT (ENTIRE SYSTEM) JUST AFTER HAVING IT A YEAR, I THEN PROCEEDED TO HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, ALONG WITH MANY MANY OTHER SMALL PARTS, SUCH AS IDLER PULLY, WATER PUMP, ETC, ALL BEFORE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP. JUST AFTER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP AT 80,000...

May 24, 2000 Unknown Or Other

MY AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT (ENTIRE SYSTEM) JUST AFTER HAVING IT A YEAR, I THEN PROCEEDED TO HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, ALONG WITH MANY MANY OTHER SMALL PARTS, SUCH AS IDLER PULLY, WATER PUMP, ETC, ALL BEFORE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP. JUST AFTER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP AT 80,000...

May 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, ENGINE BLOCK MAY BE CRACKED. *AK

May 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, ENGINE BLOCK MAY BE CRACKED. *AK

May 15, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE IN AN INTER-SECTIONAL CRASH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. CRASH WAS REPORTED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. OWNER NOT SURE IF THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED OR TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATI...

May 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS INFORMED BY THE FORD DEALEERSHIP THE COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT WAS THE DIRECT RESULT OF THE TWO HEAD-GASKET FAILURES. I REASEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET/YAHOO. I WAS SURPRISED TO LEARN THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR FORDS 90-96 3.8L ENGINE. FORD CURRENTLY HAS A PROGRAM FOR 94-96 3.8L ...

May 15, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE IN AN INTER-SECTIONAL CRASH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. CRASH WAS REPORTED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. OWNER NOT SURE IF THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED OR TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATI...

May 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS INFORMED BY THE FORD DEALEERSHIP THE COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT WAS THE DIRECT RESULT OF THE TWO HEAD-GASKET FAILURES. I REASEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET/YAHOO. I WAS SURPRISED TO LEARN THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR FORDS 90-96 3.8L ENGINE. FORD CURRENTLY HAS A PROGRAM FOR 94-96 3.8L ...

May 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLOWN AND THE FRONT TIMING COVER GASKET LEAKING COOLANT. COOLANT MIXED WITH OIL REQUIRING $2429.54 DOLLARS TO REPAIR DAMAGE TO ENGINE. ACCORDING TO USA TODAY ARTICLE DATED, APRIL 27, 2000, TITLED "FORD EXTENDS WARRANTY ON SOME V-6 ENGINES" THE 3.8L ENGINES IN FORD TAURUS'S AND OTHER...

May 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLOWN AND THE FRONT TIMING COVER GASKET LEAKING COOLANT. COOLANT MIXED WITH OIL REQUIRING $2429.54 DOLLARS TO REPAIR DAMAGE TO ENGINE. ACCORDING TO USA TODAY ARTICLE DATED, APRIL 27, 2000, TITLED "FORD EXTENDS WARRANTY ON SOME V-6 ENGINES" THE 3.8L ENGINES IN FORD TAURUS'S AND OTHER...

May 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND VEHICLE LOST STOPPING POWER. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER STOPPING (JUST BEFORE LOSING POWER THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF). *AK.ET.

May 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other Fire

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND VEHICLE LOST STOPPING POWER. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER STOPPING (JUST BEFORE LOSING POWER THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF). *AK.ET.

May 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND VEHICLE LOST STOPPING POWER. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER STOPPING (JUST BEFORE LOSING POWER THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF). *AK.ET.

May 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND VEHICLE LOST STOPPING POWER. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER STOPPING (JUST BEFORE LOSING POWER THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF). *AK.ET.

May 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other Fire

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND VEHICLE LOST STOPPING POWER. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER STOPPING (JUST BEFORE LOSING POWER THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF). *AK.ET.

May 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND VEHICLE LOST STOPPING POWER. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER STOPPING (JUST BEFORE LOSING POWER THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF). *AK.ET.

May 3, 2000 Structure

THE MOTOR MOUNTS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 98V-323 THEN FAILED AGAIN. NLM

May 3, 2000 Structure

THE MOTOR MOUNTS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 98V-323 THEN FAILED AGAIN. NLM

May 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHY DOESNT FORD COVER THESE UNDER A RECALL THE DEALER TOLD ME THESE CARS ARE DROPPING LIKE FLIES, IT'S FUNNY HOW THE DEALER SAYS ITS A BIG PROBLEM BUT FORD SAYS THEY ARE NOT HAVING A PROBLEM???????????????????? ANY HELP WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL THANK-YOU. NO SAFETY D...

May 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHY DOESNT FORD COVER THESE UNDER A RECALL THE DEALER TOLD ME THESE CARS ARE DROPPING LIKE FLIES, IT'S FUNNY HOW THE DEALER SAYS ITS A BIG PROBLEM BUT FORD SAYS THEY ARE NOT HAVING A PROBLEM???????????????????? ANY HELP WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL THANK-YOU. NO SAFETY D...

Apr 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED,CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT INTO ENGINE. CAR HAD MILEAGE OF 70, 053. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 3.8L ENGINE. FORD IS EXTENDING WARRANTY ON LATER YEAR MODELS, BUT PROBLEM EXISTED PRIOR TO 1994. I HAD THE SERVICE PERFORMED BY LOCAL GARAGE AND ASKED FORD FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT ...

Apr 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED,CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT INTO ENGINE. CAR HAD MILEAGE OF 70, 053. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 3.8L ENGINE. FORD IS EXTENDING WARRANTY ON LATER YEAR MODELS, BUT PROBLEM EXISTED PRIOR TO 1994. I HAD THE SERVICE PERFORMED BY LOCAL GARAGE AND ASKED FORD FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT ...

Apr 21, 2000 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN 1999 MY CAR OVERHEATED DUE TO THE HEADGASKETS. NOW, IN APRIL OF 2000 IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. FORD IS NOT STEPPING UP TO HANDLE WHAT IS OBVIOUSLY A WIDE SPREAD DEFECT IN SEVERAL OF THEIR CARS. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN 1999 MY CAR OVERHEATED DUE TO THE HEADGASKETS. NOW, IN APRIL OF 2000 IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. FORD IS NOT STEPPING UP TO HANDLE WHAT IS OBVIOUSLY A WIDE SPREAD DEFECT IN SEVERAL OF THEIR CARS. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AND EITHER MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Suspension

IN MARCH OF 1997, THE LEFT FRONT SPRING ON MY MOTHER MARGARETS CAR FRACTURED/FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY. AS A RESULT, THAT SIDE OF THE CAR BASICALLY COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN WITHOUT DOING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE TIRE AND OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO THE ...

Apr 20, 2000 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AND EITHER MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Suspension

IN MARCH OF 1997, THE LEFT FRONT SPRING ON MY MOTHER MARGARETS CAR FRACTURED/FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY. AS A RESULT, THAT SIDE OF THE CAR BASICALLY COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN WITHOUT DOING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE TIRE AND OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO THE ...

Apr 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD IS RECALLING THE 1994-1995 MODELS WITH THIS ENGINE FOR THIS PROBLEN, THIS DEFECT IS ALSO FOUND ON THE 1992-1993 MODELS WITH THIS ENGINE WHY DOESNT FORD RECALL THESE MODELS. THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AS WELL? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD IS RECALLING THE 1994-1995 MODELS WITH THIS ENGINE FOR THIS PROBLEN, THIS DEFECT IS ALSO FOUND ON THE 1992-1993 MODELS WITH THIS ENGINE WHY DOESNT FORD RECALL THESE MODELS. THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AS WELL? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE ODOR ALSO APPEARS WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED AND WHEN IT SITS AWHILE. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ODOR ALSO APPEARS WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED AND WHEN IT SITS AWHILE. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE ODOR ALSO APPEARS WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED AND WHEN IT SITS AWHILE. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ODOR ALSO APPEARS WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED AND WHEN IT SITS AWHILE. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE IN HEAD GASKETS, TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE. COST TO REPLACE $4200. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE IN HEAD GASKETS, TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE. COST TO REPLACE $4200. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 27, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Mar 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE IS PULLED TO THE LEFT DUE TO LOOSE MOTOR MOUNTING. YH

Mar 27, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Mar 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE IS PULLED TO THE LEFT DUE TO LOOSE MOTOR MOUNTING. YH

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE OWNED 1989 AND 1992 TAURUS'S AND THEY HAVE BOTH EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM OF THE 3.8L V6 ENGINE. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE OWNED 1989 AND 1992 TAURUS'S AND THEY HAVE BOTH EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM OF THE 3.8L V6 ENGINE. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED COULD HEAR NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HEAD GASKET BLEW UP, AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE I NOTICED A ODOR OF ANTIFREEZE, AND I HAD TO ADD A LITTLE ANTIFREEZE ABOUT ONCE A WEEK.I HAD THE CAR CHECKED AT BILL MARSH FORD ON 4/28/99 WHEN IT HAD 90,350 MILES ON IT. I WAS TOLD THE TIMING CASE COVER WAS LEAKING. I HAD THIS REPAIRED AT ANOTHER ...

Mar 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED COULD HEAR NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HEAD GASKET BLEW UP, AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE I NOTICED A ODOR OF ANTIFREEZE, AND I HAD TO ADD A LITTLE ANTIFREEZE ABOUT ONCE A WEEK.I HAD THE CAR CHECKED AT BILL MARSH FORD ON 4/28/99 WHEN IT HAD 90,350 MILES ON IT. I WAS TOLD THE TIMING CASE COVER WAS LEAKING. I HAD THIS REPAIRED AT ANOTHER ...

Mar 16, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT. CONSUMER WAS PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL, AND THE MOTOR WOULD MAKE NOISE. BUT THE GEARS WERE STUCK. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OUR 1992 FORD TAURUS 3.8 ENGINE HAD HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. WE HAD THEM REPAIRED WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS OF HAVING A DECENT RUNNING CAR AGAIN. OUR CAR STILL DOES NOT RUN PROPERLY AND HAS CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. WE HAVE TAKEN IT INTO DAHL FORD IN LA CROSSE AND THEY HAD IT AN ENTIRE WEEK AND ST...

Mar 16, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT. CONSUMER WAS PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL, AND THE MOTOR WOULD MAKE NOISE. BUT THE GEARS WERE STUCK. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OUR 1992 FORD TAURUS 3.8 ENGINE HAD HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. WE HAD THEM REPAIRED WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS OF HAVING A DECENT RUNNING CAR AGAIN. OUR CAR STILL DOES NOT RUN PROPERLY AND HAS CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. WE HAVE TAKEN IT INTO DAHL FORD IN LA CROSSE AND THEY HAD IT AN ENTIRE WEEK AND ST...

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH OIL LEAKAGES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. REPAIRS MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH HEAD GASKETS FAILED. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Power Train

FRONT COVER SEAL FAILED. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH O2 SENSORS FAILED. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH OIL LEAKAGES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. REPAIRS MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH HEAD GASKETS FAILED. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Power Train

FRONT COVER SEAL FAILED. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH O2 SENSORS FAILED. YH

Mar 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH VEHICLE HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT AND THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH VEHICLE HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT AND THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WORE OUT, CAUSING LEAKS INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND WEAR ON THE ENGINE. ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BEFORE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WORE OUT, CAUSING LEAKS INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND WEAR ON THE ENGINE. ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BEFORE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Suspension

DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE UPPER SECTION OF THE COIL SPRING DROPPED BELOW THE LOWER SPRING SEAT ASSEMBLY AND FELL TO THE BAR OF THE STRUT MOUNT. THIS CAUSED THE SPRING SECTION TO CONTACT THE BACK SIDE OF THE TIRE AND THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN A...

Mar 7, 2000 Suspension

DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE UPPER SECTION OF THE COIL SPRING DROPPED BELOW THE LOWER SPRING SEAT ASSEMBLY AND FELL TO THE BAR OF THE STRUT MOUNT. THIS CAUSED THE SPRING SECTION TO CONTACT THE BACK SIDE OF THE TIRE AND THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN A...

Mar 6, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PAINT PEELING FROM ROOF OF VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PAINT PEELING FROM ROOF OF VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL STREET CAR, COMING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION,MADE A LEFT HAND TURN IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. OTHER DRIVER MISJUDGED HIS TURN, AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CORNER. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL STREET CAR, COMING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION,MADE A LEFT HAND TURN IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. OTHER DRIVER MISJUDGED HIS TURN, AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CORNER. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLOWN. ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED. *MJS

Mar 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATES, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUES. *MJS

Mar 1, 2000 Structure

VEHICLE BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS (98V-323) AND (97V-025), HOWEVER WORK NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF SUSPENSION AND RELATED PARTS IN RECALL 97V-025 AFTER NOTIFICATION AND CONSUMER PAID FOR REPAIR. *MJS

Mar 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS (98V-323) AND (97V-025), HOWEVER WORK NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF SUSPENSION AND RELATED PARTS IN RECALL 97V-025 AFTER NOTIFICATION AND CONSUMER PAID FOR REPAIR. *MJS

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLOWN. ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED. *MJS

Mar 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATES, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUES. *MJS

Mar 1, 2000 Structure

VEHICLE BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS (98V-323) AND (97V-025), HOWEVER WORK NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF SUSPENSION AND RELATED PARTS IN RECALL 97V-025 AFTER NOTIFICATION AND CONSUMER PAID FOR REPAIR. *MJS

Mar 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS (98V-323) AND (97V-025), HOWEVER WORK NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF SUSPENSION AND RELATED PARTS IN RECALL 97V-025 AFTER NOTIFICATION AND CONSUMER PAID FOR REPAIR. *MJS

Feb 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

#4 CYLINDER COMBUSTION CHAMBER COOLANT LEAK. DIAGNOSED AS CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILURE AS COVERED IN 3-3-98 TECHNICAL SERVCICE BULLETIN 98-4-9 WITH ACTIN TOBE INSTALLATION OF REVISED HEAD GAKETAND BOLTS WHICH PROVIEIMPROVED SEALING CAPACITY AND HIGHER CLAMPING FORCE BETWEEN CYLINDER HEAD AND BLOCK...

Feb 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

#4 CYLINDER COMBUSTION CHAMBER COOLANT LEAK. DIAGNOSED AS CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILURE AS COVERED IN 3-3-98 TECHNICAL SERVCICE BULLETIN 98-4-9 WITH ACTIN TOBE INSTALLATION OF REVISED HEAD GAKETAND BOLTS WHICH PROVIEIMPROVED SEALING CAPACITY AND HIGHER CLAMPING FORCE BETWEEN CYLINDER HEAD AND BLOCK...

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1ST INCIDENT: ON OUR ABOUT JUNE12,1996 HEARD CLUNKING SOUND. TOOK VEHICLE TO WALKER FORD 17556 US 19 N., CLEARWATER, FL33764. THEY DETERMINED ENGINE MOUNT HAD BROKEN (27588 MILES) REPLACED FOR $177.80. 2ND INCIDENT: AUGUST 28,1999. DRIVING EAST ON DREW TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. NOISE BECA...

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1ST INCIDENT: ON OUR ABOUT JUNE12,1996 HEARD CLUNKING SOUND. TOOK VEHICLE TO WALKER FORD 17556 US 19 N., CLEARWATER, FL33764. THEY DETERMINED ENGINE MOUNT HAD BROKEN (27588 MILES) REPLACED FOR $177.80. 2ND INCIDENT: AUGUST 28,1999. DRIVING EAST ON DREW TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. NOISE BECA...

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1ST INCIDENT: ON OUR ABOUT JUNE12,1996 HEARD CLUNKING SOUND. TOOK VEHICLE TO WALKER FORD 17556 US 19 N., CLEARWATER, FL33764. THEY DETERMINED ENGINE MOUNT HAD BROKEN (27588 MILES) REPLACED FOR $177.80. 2ND INCIDENT: AUGUST 28,1999. DRIVING EAST ON DREW TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. NOISE BECA...

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1ST INCIDENT: ON OUR ABOUT JUNE12,1996 HEARD CLUNKING SOUND. TOOK VEHICLE TO WALKER FORD 17556 US 19 N., CLEARWATER, FL33764. THEY DETERMINED ENGINE MOUNT HAD BROKEN (27588 MILES) REPLACED FOR $177.80. 2ND INCIDENT: AUGUST 28,1999. DRIVING EAST ON DREW TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. NOISE BECA...

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMBUSTION CHAMBER LEAK IN #4 CYLINDER. COOLANT IN #4 CYLLINDER AND CRANKCASE. REPAIR COST QUOTED $1200. IF ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED $4586.

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMBUSTION CHAMBER LEAK IN #4 CYLINDER. COOLANT IN #4 CYLLINDER AND CRANKCASE. REPAIR COST QUOTED $1200. IF ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED $4586.

Feb 22, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE RECALL WORK PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS AND DEALERSHIP PROBLEM.(SPEED CONTROL) *MJS

Feb 22, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED. *MJS

Feb 22, 2000 Structure

SUB-FRAME MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BECOME DISABLED AND DAMAGED. *MJS

Feb 22, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE RECALL WORK PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS AND DEALERSHIP PROBLEM.(SPEED CONTROL) *MJS

Feb 22, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED. *MJS

Feb 22, 2000 Structure

SUB-FRAME MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BECOME DISABLED AND DAMAGED. *MJS

Feb 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. STARTED TO SLOW DOWN BY APPLYING BRAKES. VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. TAPPED BRAKES HARDER & NOTHING HAPPENED. REAPPLIED BRAKES & VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO SPEED UP. SHIFTED INTO LOWER GEAR & VEHICLE WAS SLOWED DOWN & APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP VEH...

Feb 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. STARTED TO SLOW DOWN BY APPLYING BRAKES. VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. TAPPED BRAKES HARDER & NOTHING HAPPENED. REAPPLIED BRAKES & VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO SPEED UP. SHIFTED INTO LOWER GEAR & VEHICLE WAS SLOWED DOWN & APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP VEH...

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLEW THE HEAD GASKET, CAUSING CAR TO OVERHEAT. VEHICLE ISN'T WORKING. DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER IT WOULD COST HIM $4,000 TO REPAIR. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLEW THE HEAD GASKET, CAUSING CAR TO OVERHEAT. VEHICLE ISN'T WORKING. DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER IT WOULD COST HIM $4,000 TO REPAIR. *AK

Jan 28, 2000 Suspension

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, AND CUT THOUGH LEFT FRONT TIRE. TIRE WENT FLAT, CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS IF GOING FAST AT ALL. DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR. CONSUMER FELT THAT COIL SPRINGS WERE DESIGNED IMPROPERLY. *AK *ML

Jan 28, 2000 Steering Fire

I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR LESS THAN ONE MONTH. I BOUGHT IT FROM AN AS-IS DEALER WITH ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE TRANSMISSION. WE FOUND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON JANUARY 21, AND HAD MY CAR CHECKED BY A MECHANIC. THE REPORTED PROBLEM WAS POWER STEERING LEAKING AND THEN THE RELATED PRESSURE AND RE...

Jan 28, 2000 Electrical System Fire

I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR LESS THAN ONE MONTH. I BOUGHT IT FROM AN AS-IS DEALER WITH ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE TRANSMISSION. WE FOUND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON JANUARY 21, AND HAD MY CAR CHECKED BY A MECHANIC. THE REPORTED PROBLEM WAS POWER STEERING LEAKING AND THEN THE RELATED PRESSURE AND RE...

Jan 28, 2000 Suspension

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, AND CUT THOUGH LEFT FRONT TIRE. TIRE WENT FLAT, CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS IF GOING FAST AT ALL. DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR. CONSUMER FELT THAT COIL SPRINGS WERE DESIGNED IMPROPERLY. *AK *ML

Jan 28, 2000 Steering Fire

I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR LESS THAN ONE MONTH. I BOUGHT IT FROM AN AS-IS DEALER WITH ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE TRANSMISSION. WE FOUND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON JANUARY 21, AND HAD MY CAR CHECKED BY A MECHANIC. THE REPORTED PROBLEM WAS POWER STEERING LEAKING AND THEN THE RELATED PRESSURE AND RE...

Jan 28, 2000 Electrical System Fire

I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR LESS THAN ONE MONTH. I BOUGHT IT FROM AN AS-IS DEALER WITH ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE TRANSMISSION. WE FOUND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON JANUARY 21, AND HAD MY CAR CHECKED BY A MECHANIC. THE REPORTED PROBLEM WAS POWER STEERING LEAKING AND THEN THE RELATED PRESSURE AND RE...

Jan 27, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD AREA. AFTER DRIVER PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, SPARKES STARTED COMING FROM AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE SAFELY. THE WHOLE INTERIOR WAS BURNED, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PL...

Jan 27, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD AREA. AFTER DRIVER PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, SPARKES STARTED COMING FROM AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE SAFELY. THE WHOLE INTERIOR WAS BURNED, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PL...

Jan 13, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL (98V-323 SUB FRAME MOUNTS), DUE TO LACK OF KNOWLEDGE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES FROM EXCESSIVE WEAR (MOTOR MOUNTS, STRUT & MOUNT, SWAY BAR LINK) PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIR OF THE SUB FRAME MOUNTS. MJS

Jan 13, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL (98V-323 SUB FRAME MOUNTS), DUE TO LACK OF KNOWLEDGE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES FROM EXCESSIVE WEAR (MOTOR MOUNTS, STRUT & MOUNT, SWAY BAR LINK) PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIR OF THE SUB FRAME MOUNTS. MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE, IS CLASS ACTION LEGAL ACTION AVAILABLE? *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE, IS CLASS ACTION LEGAL ACTION AVAILABLE? *AK

Dec 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. LOCAL GARAGES SEEMED TO INDICATE THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL (3.8L V6). *AK

Dec 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. LOCAL GARAGES SEEMED TO INDICATE THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL (3.8L V6). *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED ERRATICALLY. HIGH SPEED QUIT FIRST. OTHER SPEEDS WORKED FOR AWHILE THEN THEY WORKED FOR ONLY A FEW MINUTES. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP CHANGING THE SPEED TO KEEP THEM WORKING. SOON THEY STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER, AND DRIVER HAD TO KEEP PUSHING IN THE WIPER WASHER BUTTON TO ...

Nov 24, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED ERRATICALLY. HIGH SPEED QUIT FIRST. OTHER SPEEDS WORKED FOR AWHILE THEN THEY WORKED FOR ONLY A FEW MINUTES. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP CHANGING THE SPEED TO KEEP THEM WORKING. SOON THEY STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER, AND DRIVER HAD TO KEEP PUSHING IN THE WIPER WASHER BUTTON TO ...

Nov 22, 1999 Structure

WHENEVER THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE PRESENT DUE TO A BROKEN WELD ON THE SUBFRAME. PART OF THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Structure

WHENEVER THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE PRESENT DUE TO A BROKEN WELD ON THE SUBFRAME. PART OF THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Nov 19, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY- CONSUMER WAS THE DRIVER AND WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED BY THE IMPACT FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Nov 19, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY- CONSUMER WAS THE DRIVER AND WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED BY THE IMPACT FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS FOUND LOOSE BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. SEEKING INFORMATION WEATHER THIS NORMAL OR NOT, CAN NHTSA HELP WITH THAT INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS FOUND LOOSE BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. SEEKING INFORMATION WEATHER THIS NORMAL OR NOT, CAN NHTSA HELP WITH THAT INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THREE AUTO PARTS AND 6 MECHANICS HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT ENGINE

Nov 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THREE AUTO PARTS AND 6 MECHANICS HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT ENGINE

Nov 9, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE TWO TIMES WITHIN A 14 MONTH PERIOD COST WAS $1280.00 FIRST REBUILD AND $840 SECOND

Nov 9, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE TWO TIMES WITHIN A 14 MONTH PERIOD COST WAS $1280.00 FIRST REBUILD AND $840 SECOND

Nov 5, 1999 Air Bags Crash

TURNING RIGHT AFTER STOP, CAR MADE A POP NOISE. CAR VEERED LEFT ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE AND HIT STATIONARY METAL POLE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO AUTOMOBILE BODY AND SUSPENSION. CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED BY INSURANCE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Nov 5, 1999 Steering Crash

TURNING RIGHT AFTER STOP, CAR MADE A POP NOISE. CAR VEERED LEFT ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE AND HIT STATIONARY METAL POLE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO AUTOMOBILE BODY AND SUSPENSION. CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED BY INSURANCE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Nov 5, 1999 Air Bags Crash

TURNING RIGHT AFTER STOP, CAR MADE A POP NOISE. CAR VEERED LEFT ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE AND HIT STATIONARY METAL POLE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO AUTOMOBILE BODY AND SUSPENSION. CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED BY INSURANCE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Nov 5, 1999 Steering Crash

TURNING RIGHT AFTER STOP, CAR MADE A POP NOISE. CAR VEERED LEFT ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE AND HIT STATIONARY METAL POLE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO AUTOMOBILE BODY AND SUSPENSION. CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED BY INSURANCE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN FIRST AND 2ND GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT TWICE, ONCE AT 36,000 AND AGAIN AT APPROX. 50,000. I AM LOOKING FOR HELP TO GET FORD TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT. CAN YOU HELP ME?

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN FIRST AND 2ND GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT TWICE, ONCE AT 36,000 AND AGAIN AT APPROX. 50,000. I AM LOOKING FOR HELP TO GET FORD TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT. CAN YOU HELP ME?

Oct 20, 1999 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE USING THE WINDSHEILD WIPER THE WIPER'S WOULD WORK INTERMITTENT . DEALER HAS BEEEN CONTACTED. MJS

Oct 20, 1999 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE USING THE WINDSHEILD WIPER THE WIPER'S WOULD WORK INTERMITTENT . DEALER HAS BEEEN CONTACTED. MJS

Oct 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS VIRBATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS. ALSO, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS VIRBATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS. ALSO, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY.

Oct 4, 1999 Structure

DURING RECALL REPAIR CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER PAPER WORK, DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM. (98V-323) MJS

Oct 4, 1999 Structure

DURING RECALL REPAIR CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER PAPER WORK, DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM. (98V-323) MJS

Oct 4, 1999 Structure

DURING RECALL REPAIR CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER PAPER WORK, DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM. (98V-323) MJS

Oct 4, 1999 Structure

DURING RECALL REPAIR CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER PAPER WORK, DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM. (98V-323) MJS

Oct 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS VIRBATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS. ALSO, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS VIRBATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS. ALSO, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY.

Oct 4, 1999 Structure

DURING RECALL REPAIR CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER PAPER WORK, DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM. (98V-323) MJS

Oct 4, 1999 Structure

DURING RECALL REPAIR CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER PAPER WORK, DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM. (98V-323) MJS

Oct 4, 1999 Structure

DURING RECALL REPAIR CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER PAPER WORK, DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM. (98V-323) MJS

Oct 4, 1999 Structure

DURING RECALL REPAIR CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER PAPER WORK, DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM. (98V-323) MJS

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FELL OUT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO JUMP AND DAMAGE THE ROD/RADIATOR AND CV BOOT. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FELL OUT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO JUMP AND DAMAGE THE ROD/RADIATOR AND CV BOOT. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT GO DOWN IN THE HORIZONTAL POSITION, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT GO DOWN IN THE HORIZONTAL POSITION, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT PARK AND SOMETIMES DON'T WORK

Sep 27, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT PARK AND SOMETIMES DON'T WORK

Sep 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FIRE STARTED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. MJS

Sep 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FIRE STARTED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. MJS

Sep 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHIFT FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS, DAMAGING THE COOLANT SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATED.*AK

Sep 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHIFT FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS, DAMAGING THE COOLANT SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATED.*AK

Sep 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHIFT FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS, DAMAGING THE COOLANT SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATED.*AK

Sep 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHIFT FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS, DAMAGING THE COOLANT SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATED.*AK

Sep 22, 1999 Suspension

FRONT END ISN'T SECURED TO THE CHASSIS WHICH IS CAUSING MOVEMENT AND SHAKING WITHIN THE FRONT END. *AK FRONT END BOLT LOOSE CAUSING VIBRATION IN FRONT END. *YH

Sep 22, 1999 Suspension

FRONT END ISN'T SECURED TO THE CHASSIS WHICH IS CAUSING MOVEMENT AND SHAKING WITHIN THE FRONT END. *AK FRONT END BOLT LOOSE CAUSING VIBRATION IN FRONT END. *YH

Sep 20, 1999 Equipment

THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER FLEW OUT OF THE SOCKET LANDING INSIDE THE VEHICLE CREATING THE POSSIBILITY FOR VEHICLE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AL

Sep 20, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY

Sep 20, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Sep 20, 1999 Visibility

NO SUMMARY

Sep 20, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 20, 1999 Equipment

THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER FLEW OUT OF THE SOCKET LANDING INSIDE THE VEHICLE CREATING THE POSSIBILITY FOR VEHICLE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AL

Sep 20, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY

Sep 20, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Sep 20, 1999 Visibility

NO SUMMARY

Sep 20, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 19, 1999 Parking Brake

MIDAS MUFFLER AND BRAKE COMPANY HAS TAKEN CARE OF MY BRAKES FOR YEARS. THE TAURUS SEEMS TO EAT BRAKES. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, ONCE SET, DOES NOT RELEASE WHEN YOU PULL THE LEVER. LAST MONTH I PARKED ON A HILL AND SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, HOPING THAT IT WOULD TRULY RELEASE WHEN I PULLED THE LEVER. IT ...

Sep 19, 1999 Parking Brake

MIDAS MUFFLER AND BRAKE COMPANY HAS TAKEN CARE OF MY BRAKES FOR YEARS. THE TAURUS SEEMS TO EAT BRAKES. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, ONCE SET, DOES NOT RELEASE WHEN YOU PULL THE LEVER. LAST MONTH I PARKED ON A HILL AND SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, HOPING THAT IT WOULD TRULY RELEASE WHEN I PULLED THE LEVER. IT ...

Sep 17, 1999 Visibility

THE WIPERS COMPLETELY FAIL IN HEAVY RAIN, BUT WHEN THEY DO WORK, THEY SWIPE ONCE OR TWICE AND THEN STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD WEBSITE WITH THIS PROBLEM BUT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY RESPONSE. REPAIRS TO THIS FAULTY SYSTEM ARE TOO COSTLY FOR ME TO UNDERTAKE, AS THE ENT...

Sep 17, 1999 Visibility

THE WIPERS COMPLETELY FAIL IN HEAVY RAIN, BUT WHEN THEY DO WORK, THEY SWIPE ONCE OR TWICE AND THEN STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD WEBSITE WITH THIS PROBLEM BUT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY RESPONSE. REPAIRS TO THIS FAULTY SYSTEM ARE TOO COSTLY FOR ME TO UNDERTAKE, AS THE ENT...

Sep 15, 1999 Power Train

TOTAL TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AT 33,750 MILES IS LUDICRIOUS DUE TO MANUFACTURERS DEFECT (ALUMINUM CLUTCH PISTON)

Sep 15, 1999 Power Train

TOTAL TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AT 33,750 MILES IS LUDICRIOUS DUE TO MANUFACTURERS DEFECT (ALUMINUM CLUTCH PISTON)

Sep 10, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER REQUESTING FULL REIMBURSEMENT OF CHARGES FOR RECALL REPAIR (98V-323), CONSUMER HAD REPAIR COMPLETED HOWEVER WAS CHARGED FOR RECALL WORK. *YC

Sep 10, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER REQUESTING FULL REIMBURSEMENT OF CHARGES FOR RECALL REPAIR (98V-323), CONSUMER HAD REPAIR COMPLETED HOWEVER WAS CHARGED FOR RECALL WORK. *YC

Sep 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE WILL SPORADICALLY ACCELERATE. IF THE VEHICLE IS AT A LIGHT IT WILL TAKE OFF AT A SPEED OF 35 TO 40MPH. DLR HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE WILL SPORADICALLY ACCELERATE. IF THE VEHICLE IS AT A LIGHT IT WILL TAKE OFF AT A SPEED OF 35 TO 40MPH. DLR HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 7, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 2, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATELY 10MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HAD TO APPLY ALOT OF FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 35-45 MPH, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER AND CONTROL, RESULTING IN SAFETY HAZARD. 6 REPAIRS SHOPS CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING FRONT END COLLISION CAUSED SEVERE INJURY AND BURNS TO DRIVERS RIGHT ARM. NLM

Sep 2, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATELY 10MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HAD TO APPLY ALOT OF FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 35-45 MPH, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER AND CONTROL, RESULTING IN SAFETY HAZARD. 6 REPAIRS SHOPS CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING FRONT END COLLISION CAUSED SEVERE INJURY AND BURNS TO DRIVERS RIGHT ARM. NLM

Sep 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLOCK MOLDING UNEVENLY RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Sep 1, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION, WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AS WELL AS CHANGE OF TIRES, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE VIBRATION, STEERING PROBLEMS RESULT FROM VIBRATION. MJS

Sep 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLOCK MOLDING UNEVENLY RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Sep 1, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION, WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AS WELL AS CHANGE OF TIRES, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE VIBRATION, STEERING PROBLEMS RESULT FROM VIBRATION. MJS

Aug 27, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH A SPRING BROKE IN HALF AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *AK

Aug 27, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH A SPRING BROKE IN HALF AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING THE ENGINE SKIPS AND JERKS FORWARD AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING THE ENGINE SKIPS AND JERKS FORWARD AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Air Bags

WHEN PUTTTING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, AND IT CONTINUES TO FLASH OFF / ON. VEHICLE IS IN REPAIR SHOP FOR SERVICE. *AK *YC

Aug 24, 1999 Air Bags

WHEN PUTTTING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, AND IT CONTINUES TO FLASH OFF / ON. VEHICLE IS IN REPAIR SHOP FOR SERVICE. *AK *YC

Aug 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO BREAK WHICH CAUSE VEHICLE TO ACCLERATE. THE OCCUPANT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. AND VIN#. *AK

Aug 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO BREAK WHICH CAUSE VEHICLE TO ACCLERATE. THE OCCUPANT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. AND VIN#. *AK

Aug 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO BREAK WHICH CAUSE VEHICLE TO ACCLERATE. THE OCCUPANT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. AND VIN#. *AK

Aug 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO BREAK WHICH CAUSE VEHICLE TO ACCLERATE. THE OCCUPANT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. AND VIN#. *AK

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS BROKE OFF. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. REPAIRWORK DONE BY REPLACING BOLTS, ALSO, REPLACED RADIATOR. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS BROKE OFF. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. REPAIRWORK DONE BY REPLACING BOLTS, ALSO, REPLACED RADIATOR. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS BROKE OFF. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. REPAIRWORK DONE BY REPLACING BOLTS, ALSO, REPLACED RADIATOR. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS BROKE OFF. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. REPAIRWORK DONE BY REPLACING BOLTS, ALSO, REPLACED RADIATOR. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Steering

ANTI-THEFT DEVICE BUILT IN; WHEN KEY IS PULLED THE STEERING WILL LOCK AND LOCK INTO PARK. THIS IS OCCURRING WITH KEY IN OR OUT, AND WITHOUT BEING PULLED OUT AND WILL NOT DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Steering

ANTI-THEFT DEVICE BUILT IN; WHEN KEY IS PULLED THE STEERING WILL LOCK AND LOCK INTO PARK. THIS IS OCCURRING WITH KEY IN OR OUT, AND WITHOUT BEING PULLED OUT AND WILL NOT DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Air Bags Crash

MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT. SEATBELTS PREVENTED INJURY, BUT UNTETHERED, OVERPOWERED PASSENGER AIRBAG BROKE MY WIFE'S NECK.

Aug 2, 1999 Air Bags Crash

MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT. SEATBELTS PREVENTED INJURY, BUT UNTETHERED, OVERPOWERED PASSENGER AIRBAG BROKE MY WIFE'S NECK.

Jul 29, 1999 Steering

THE RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD END BROKE IN HALF WHILE BACKING OUT, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. FORD MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *YC

Jul 29, 1999 Steering

THE RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD END BROKE IN HALF WHILE BACKING OUT, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. FORD MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *YC

Jul 27, 1999 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 68 MPH THE TREAD CAME OFF OF THE REAR TIRE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT A WALL. *AK

Jul 27, 1999 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 68 MPH THE TREAD CAME OFF OF THE REAR TIRE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT A WALL. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO ONE SEEMS TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I'VE TAKE IT TO THE DEALER THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO ONE SEEMS TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I'VE TAKE IT TO THE DEALER THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Suspension

WHEN RIDING OVER BUMPS THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS GOING TO FALL APART. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Suspension

WHEN RIDING OVER BUMPS THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS GOING TO FALL APART. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT FITS TOO CLOSE TO NECK OF CONSUMER. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT FITS TOO CLOSE TO NECK OF CONSUMER. MJS

Jul 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS BY MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 333,000 MILES OF WEAR. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE HELP OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS BY MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 333,000 MILES OF WEAR. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE HELP OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT. HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE & ENGINE WOULD JUMP UP & DAMAGE THE ROD. ALSO, HEATER & RADIATOR HOSES WERE DAMAGED, AS WELL AS ALSO CV BOOT & ACCELERATOR LINK WERE BENT. HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER....

Jul 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT. HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE & ENGINE WOULD JUMP UP & DAMAGE THE ROD. ALSO, HEATER & RADIATOR HOSES WERE DAMAGED, AS WELL AS ALSO CV BOOT & ACCELERATOR LINK WERE BENT. HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER....

Jul 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT. HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE & ENGINE WOULD JUMP UP & DAMAGE THE ROD. ALSO, HEATER & RADIATOR HOSES WERE DAMAGED, AS WELL AS ALSO CV BOOT & ACCELERATOR LINK WERE BENT. HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER....

Jul 8, 1999 Power Train

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT. HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE & ENGINE WOULD JUMP UP & DAMAGE THE ROD. ALSO, HEATER & RADIATOR HOSES WERE DAMAGED, AS WELL AS ALSO CV BOOT & ACCELERATOR LINK WERE BENT. HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER....

Jul 8, 1999 Visibility

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT. HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE & ENGINE WOULD JUMP UP & DAMAGE THE ROD. ALSO, HEATER & RADIATOR HOSES WERE DAMAGED, AS WELL AS ALSO CV BOOT & ACCELERATOR LINK WERE BENT. HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER....

Jul 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT. HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE & ENGINE WOULD JUMP UP & DAMAGE THE ROD. ALSO, HEATER & RADIATOR HOSES WERE DAMAGED, AS WELL AS ALSO CV BOOT & ACCELERATOR LINK WERE BENT. HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER....

Jul 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT. HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE & ENGINE WOULD JUMP UP & DAMAGE THE ROD. ALSO, HEATER & RADIATOR HOSES WERE DAMAGED, AS WELL AS ALSO CV BOOT & ACCELERATOR LINK WERE BENT. HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER....

Jul 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT. HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE & ENGINE WOULD JUMP UP & DAMAGE THE ROD. ALSO, HEATER & RADIATOR HOSES WERE DAMAGED, AS WELL AS ALSO CV BOOT & ACCELERATOR LINK WERE BENT. HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER....

Jul 8, 1999 Power Train

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT. HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE & ENGINE WOULD JUMP UP & DAMAGE THE ROD. ALSO, HEATER & RADIATOR HOSES WERE DAMAGED, AS WELL AS ALSO CV BOOT & ACCELERATOR LINK WERE BENT. HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER....

Jul 8, 1999 Visibility

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT. HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE & ENGINE WOULD JUMP UP & DAMAGE THE ROD. ALSO, HEATER & RADIATOR HOSES WERE DAMAGED, AS WELL AS ALSO CV BOOT & ACCELERATOR LINK WERE BENT. HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER....

Jul 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE DISCOVERED BY SERVICING DEALER (DREAGER FORD, GEORGETOWN TX) WHILE DIAGNOSING TRANSMISSION UNCOMMANDED GEARCHANGE PROBLEM. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO FORD MOTOR CUSTOMER HOTLINE BUT THEY REFUSED DTO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE MOUNT FAILURE IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THEY STATE THAT THEY ...

Jul 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE DISCOVERED BY SERVICING DEALER (DREAGER FORD, GEORGETOWN TX) WHILE DIAGNOSING TRANSMISSION UNCOMMANDED GEARCHANGE PROBLEM. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO FORD MOTOR CUSTOMER HOTLINE BUT THEY REFUSED DTO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE MOUNT FAILURE IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THEY STATE THAT THEY ...

Jun 29, 1999 Structure

REC'D RECALL NOTICE 98V323000 IN MAIL & CONTACTED DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED NO PARTS FOR SUBFRAME WERE AVAILABLE. BEEN CALLING OFF/ON DURING THE LAST FEW MONTHS & STILL NO PARTS.

Jun 29, 1999 Structure

REC' RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL #98V323000. NOTIFED DEALER. APPONT SET FOR MARCH. DEALER CALLED BACK LATER & CANCELLED DUE TO NO PARTS BEING AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE SUBFRAME.

Jun 29, 1999 Power Train

FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE FAILED 4 TIMES. SYMPTOM IS POOR RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION AND TRANSMISION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE FAILED 4 TIMES. SYMPTOM IS POOR RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION AND TRANSMISION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Visibility

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH AND WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Jun 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH AND WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Jun 29, 1999 Structure

REC'D RECALL NOTICE 98V323000 IN MAIL & CONTACTED DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED NO PARTS FOR SUBFRAME WERE AVAILABLE. BEEN CALLING OFF/ON DURING THE LAST FEW MONTHS & STILL NO PARTS.

Jun 29, 1999 Structure

REC' RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL #98V323000. NOTIFED DEALER. APPONT SET FOR MARCH. DEALER CALLED BACK LATER & CANCELLED DUE TO NO PARTS BEING AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE SUBFRAME.

Jun 29, 1999 Power Train

FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE FAILED 4 TIMES. SYMPTOM IS POOR RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION AND TRANSMISION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE FAILED 4 TIMES. SYMPTOM IS POOR RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION AND TRANSMISION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Visibility

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH AND WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Jun 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH AND WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Jun 24, 1999 Electrical System

DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH, VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 24, 1999 Electrical System

DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH, VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Visibility

IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Visibility

IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK *AK

Jun 21, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO NOTICE (98S36 (MOUNTS). MJS

Jun 21, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO NOTICE (98S36 (MOUNTS). MJS

Jun 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE MAKING A STOP AT A RED LIGHT VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE MAKING A STOP AT A RED LIGHT VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V32300, REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. DEALER HAS CLAIMED THAT THEY HAVE HAD NO PARTS SINCE FEBRUARY. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V32300, REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. DEALER HAS CLAIMED THAT THEY HAVE HAD NO PARTS SINCE FEBRUARY. *AK

Jun 10, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 10, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS REMAIN IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS REMAIN IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKES WHEN STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION. BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WITH CAR FAILING TO STOP. BRAKES LATER REACTIVATED AS CAR WAS BACKED UP. THERE WAS NO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. DEALER REPAIRED BRAKES BY REPLACING MASTER CYLINDER ,BUT WAS UNABLE TO EXPLA...

Jun 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKES WHEN STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION. BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WITH CAR FAILING TO STOP. BRAKES LATER REACTIVATED AS CAR WAS BACKED UP. THERE WAS NO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. DEALER REPAIRED BRAKES BY REPLACING MASTER CYLINDER ,BUT WAS UNABLE TO EXPLA...

Jun 4, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE 23 OF FEBRUARY, 99 REGARDING REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS MALFUNCTIONING. HE MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER THREE TIMES. AFTER THE THIRD TIME THE DEALER INFORMED OWNER THE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V323000, REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. OWNER CONTACTED DEALER ON MAR. 12TH 1999, AND WAS TOLD THAT HE CAN'T GET RECALL WORK TAKEN CARE OF UNTIL JULY 12TH 1999. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Suspension

WHEN TURNING VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT, IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN &HARD TO CONTROL. ALSO, WOULD MAKE A WHINNING NOISE. AN ONGOING PROBLEM & INCREASINGLY GETTING WORSE VEHICLE WAS NOT TEST DRIVEN BY MECHANIC AFTER TAKING TO DEALER. MECHANIC DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING. ODOMETER WAS READING THE SAME...

Jun 4, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE 23 OF FEBRUARY, 99 REGARDING REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS MALFUNCTIONING. HE MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER THREE TIMES. AFTER THE THIRD TIME THE DEALER INFORMED OWNER THE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V323000, REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. OWNER CONTACTED DEALER ON MAR. 12TH 1999, AND WAS TOLD THAT HE CAN'T GET RECALL WORK TAKEN CARE OF UNTIL JULY 12TH 1999. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Suspension

WHEN TURNING VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT, IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN &HARD TO CONTROL. ALSO, WOULD MAKE A WHINNING NOISE. AN ONGOING PROBLEM & INCREASINGLY GETTING WORSE VEHICLE WAS NOT TEST DRIVEN BY MECHANIC AFTER TAKING TO DEALER. MECHANIC DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING. ODOMETER WAS READING THE SAME...

Jun 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKETS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT. DEALER CONTACTED AND VEHICLE DID NOT COMPLY TO ANY RECALL. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNER EXPENSE. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKETS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT. DEALER CONTACTED AND VEHICLE DID NOT COMPLY TO ANY RECALL. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNER EXPENSE. *AK

May 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED PRODUCING FLUCTUATION IN TEMPERATURE, AND CLOUDS OF SMOKE TO COME FROM THE TAILPIPE.

May 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED PRODUCING FLUCTUATION IN TEMPERATURE, AND CLOUDS OF SMOKE TO COME FROM THE TAILPIPE.

May 27, 1999 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RUN NONE STOP FOR MILES AND MILES.DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 27, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE RECALL 98V-323 ON THE BODY MOUNTS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE MOTOR MOUNTS WHICH HAVE BROKEN. MJS

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE RECALL 98V-323 ON THE BODY MOUNTS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE MOTOR MOUNTS WHICH HAVE BROKEN. MJS

May 27, 1999 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RUN NONE STOP FOR MILES AND MILES.DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 27, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE RECALL 98V-323 ON THE BODY MOUNTS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE MOTOR MOUNTS WHICH HAVE BROKEN. MJS

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE RECALL 98V-323 ON THE BODY MOUNTS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE MOTOR MOUNTS WHICH HAVE BROKEN. MJS

May 25, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH IN SLOW TRAFFIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO MECHANIC & INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PLANETARY GEAR HAD BURNED OUT. FLUID WOULD NOT FLOW THROUGH SMALL HOLES. HAD TO REBUILT TRANSMISSION WITH NEW PARTS KIT. THIS IS THE 2ND OCCURRENCE WITH TRANSMISSION. *AK

May 25, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH IN SLOW TRAFFIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO MECHANIC & INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PLANETARY GEAR HAD BURNED OUT. FLUID WOULD NOT FLOW THROUGH SMALL HOLES. HAD TO REBUILT TRANSMISSION WITH NEW PARTS KIT. THIS IS THE 2ND OCCURRENCE WITH TRANSMISSION. *AK

May 20, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN A POSITION WHERE SEAT BELT WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. EVERY TIME THE FRONT DOOR OPENS OR THE CAR IS STARTED, A RINGING SOUND OCCURS AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. IT IS ANNOYING AND DRAINING POWER FROM THE BATTERY. FORD CORP. SAID THEY ...

May 20, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN A POSITION WHERE SEAT BELT WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. EVERY TIME THE FRONT DOOR OPENS OR THE CAR IS STARTED, A RINGING SOUND OCCURS AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. IT IS ANNOYING AND DRAINING POWER FROM THE BATTERY. FORD CORP. SAID THEY ...

May 17, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

May 17, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

May 14, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER HAD TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL FIRST AND THEN PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE. THE DEALER NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

May 14, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER HAD TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL FIRST AND THEN PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE. THE DEALER NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

May 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DEALER HAS NO PARTS TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. RECALL 97V025000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS VIRBATING DUE TO THE FRONT AND BACK MOTOR MOUNTS BREAKING. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DEALER HAS NO PARTS TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. RECALL 97V025000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS VIRBATING DUE TO THE FRONT AND BACK MOTOR MOUNTS BREAKING. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 12, 1999 Power Train Crash

THREE YEAR OLD CHILD SHIFTED VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO A TREE. *AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE FAILED ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 98V-323. MJS

May 12, 1999 Power Train Crash

THREE YEAR OLD CHILD SHIFTED VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO A TREE. *AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE FAILED ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 98V-323. MJS

May 10, 1999 Visibility

WHEN CONSUMER TURNS ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THEY WON'T WORK. BUT WHEN SOMEBODY SLAMS THE PASSENGER'S DOOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS START WORKING AGAIN. *AK

May 10, 1999 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, SHREADING THE TIRE. *YC

May 10, 1999 Visibility

WHEN CONSUMER TURNS ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THEY WON'T WORK. BUT WHEN SOMEBODY SLAMS THE PASSENGER'S DOOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS START WORKING AGAIN. *AK

May 10, 1999 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, SHREADING THE TIRE. *YC

May 7, 1999 Structure

DEALER HAS NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 98V323000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 7, 1999 Structure

DEALER HAS NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 98V323000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT ACCELERATE ON THE ROAD

May 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT ACCELERATE ON THE ROAD

Apr 30, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY DURING RAIN STORMS. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY DURING RAIN STORMS. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 27, 1999 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE IS WARMED UP & WOULD START TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, IT WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES IN THE RIGHT FRONT. SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL. TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HAD BOTH STRUTS, TIE RODS, OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED. NOISE STILL EXISTS. MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 27, 1999 Steering

WHEN VEHICLE IS WARMED UP & WOULD START TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, IT WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES IN THE RIGHT FRONT. SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL. TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HAD BOTH STRUTS, TIE RODS, OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED. NOISE STILL EXISTS. MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE IS WARMED UP & WOULD START TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, IT WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES IN THE RIGHT FRONT. SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL. TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HAD BOTH STRUTS, TIE RODS, OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED. NOISE STILL EXISTS. MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 27, 1999 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE IS WARMED UP & WOULD START TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, IT WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES IN THE RIGHT FRONT. SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL. TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HAD BOTH STRUTS, TIE RODS, OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED. NOISE STILL EXISTS. MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 27, 1999 Steering

WHEN VEHICLE IS WARMED UP & WOULD START TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, IT WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES IN THE RIGHT FRONT. SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL. TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HAD BOTH STRUTS, TIE RODS, OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED. NOISE STILL EXISTS. MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE IS WARMED UP & WOULD START TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, IT WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES IN THE RIGHT FRONT. SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL. TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HAD BOTH STRUTS, TIE RODS, OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED. NOISE STILL EXISTS. MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN RUSTED AND LEAKED OIL. *AK

Apr 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

PAINT PEELING. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN RUSTED AND LEAKED OIL. *AK

Apr 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

PAINT PEELING. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AROUND 45MPH OR ABOVE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. MOVED VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD & TURNED IT OFF & RESTARTED. HAD TAKEN TO MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES FOR PROBLEM. HAD THE FUELD PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES & THE COMPUTER CHIP REPLACED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TEST DRIVEN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING AROUND 45MPH OR ABOVE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. MOVED VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD & TURNED IT OFF & RESTARTED. HAD TAKEN TO MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES FOR PROBLEM. HAD THE FUELD PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES & THE COMPUTER CHIP REPLACED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TEST DRIVEN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AROUND 45MPH OR ABOVE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. MOVED VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD & TURNED IT OFF & RESTARTED. HAD TAKEN TO MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES FOR PROBLEM. HAD THE FUELD PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES & THE COMPUTER CHIP REPLACED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TEST DRIVEN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AROUND 45MPH OR ABOVE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. MOVED VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD & TURNED IT OFF & RESTARTED. HAD TAKEN TO MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES FOR PROBLEM. HAD THE FUELD PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES & THE COMPUTER CHIP REPLACED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TEST DRIVEN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING AROUND 45MPH OR ABOVE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. MOVED VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD & TURNED IT OFF & RESTARTED. HAD TAKEN TO MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES FOR PROBLEM. HAD THE FUELD PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES & THE COMPUTER CHIP REPLACED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TEST DRIVEN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AROUND 45MPH OR ABOVE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. MOVED VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD & TURNED IT OFF & RESTARTED. HAD TAKEN TO MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES FOR PROBLEM. HAD THE FUELD PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES & THE COMPUTER CHIP REPLACED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TEST DRIVEN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Suspension

FRONTLEFT COIL SPRING BROKE DUE TO CORROSION WHICH COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO DEFLATE.*AK

Apr 7, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *YC

Apr 7, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT ON AT ALL TIMES - HAS THIS BEEN RECALLED? LOCAL FORD GARAGE QUOTED $200.00 TO FIX. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Suspension

FRONTLEFT COIL SPRING BROKE DUE TO CORROSION WHICH COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO DEFLATE.*AK

Apr 7, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *YC

Apr 7, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT ON AT ALL TIMES - HAS THIS BEEN RECALLED? LOCAL FORD GARAGE QUOTED $200.00 TO FIX. *AK

Apr 6, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP WHEN CAR WAS BEING STOPPED...CAR WAS FULL THROTTLE IN ALL GEARS, AND REPONDED TO NOTHING TO DROP, AND COULD NOT BE HELD STOPPED BY THE BRAKES. DISCONNECTING THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE TO THE THROTTLE SOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 6, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP WHEN CAR WAS BEING STOPPED...CAR WAS FULL THROTTLE IN ALL GEARS, AND REPONDED TO NOTHING TO DROP, AND COULD NOT BE HELD STOPPED BY THE BRAKES. DISCONNECTING THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE TO THE THROTTLE SOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 5, 1999 Structure

RECALL DENIED FOR FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. (CAMPAIGN# 98S36)

Apr 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL DENIED FOR FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. (CAMPAIGN# 98S36)

Apr 5, 1999 Structure

RECALL DENIED FOR FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. (CAMPAIGN# 98S36)

Apr 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL DENIED FOR FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. (CAMPAIGN# 98S36)

Apr 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHIFT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WAS LEAVING FROM THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE WATER BOTTLE FELL AND CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PICK IT UP, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/ WENT OFF THE ROAD,RESULTING IN A CRASH. DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND THE RESIDUE FROM THE AIRBAG DID SOMETHING TO CONSUMER'S FACE AND LEFT A 7 INCH SCAR. CONSUMER ALSO SUFFERE...

Apr 1, 1999 Steering Crash

WAS LEAVING FROM THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE WATER BOTTLE FELL AND CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PICK IT UP, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/ WENT OFF THE ROAD,RESULTING IN A CRASH. DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND THE RESIDUE FROM THE AIRBAG DID SOMETHING TO CONSUMER'S FACE AND LEFT A 7 INCH SCAR. CONSUMER ALSO SUFFERE...

Apr 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHIFT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WAS LEAVING FROM THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE WATER BOTTLE FELL AND CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PICK IT UP, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/ WENT OFF THE ROAD,RESULTING IN A CRASH. DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND THE RESIDUE FROM THE AIRBAG DID SOMETHING TO CONSUMER'S FACE AND LEFT A 7 INCH SCAR. CONSUMER ALSO SUFFERE...

Apr 1, 1999 Steering Crash

WAS LEAVING FROM THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE WATER BOTTLE FELL AND CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PICK IT UP, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/ WENT OFF THE ROAD,RESULTING IN A CRASH. DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND THE RESIDUE FROM THE AIRBAG DID SOMETHING TO CONSUMER'S FACE AND LEFT A 7 INCH SCAR. CONSUMER ALSO SUFFERE...

Mar 31, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 31, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 29, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP DURING USE. MUST CONTINUE TO PLAY WITH WIPER CONTROLS TO HAVE WIPERS COMPLETE THEIR SWEEP. INTERMITENT WIPER WORKS SOME TIME AND NOT OTHERS. I SAW A RECENT NEWSPAPER NOTICE CONCERNING 1993 FORDS AND MERCURY'S. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW IT APPLIES TO THE 1992 MODEL YEAR FORD ...

Mar 29, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP DURING USE. MUST CONTINUE TO PLAY WITH WIPER CONTROLS TO HAVE WIPERS COMPLETE THEIR SWEEP. INTERMITENT WIPER WORKS SOME TIME AND NOT OTHERS. I SAW A RECENT NEWSPAPER NOTICE CONCERNING 1993 FORDS AND MERCURY'S. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW IT APPLIES TO THE 1992 MODEL YEAR FORD ...

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

CONSUMER'S EXPERIENCED DELAYS WHENEVER WINDSHIELD WIPER IS IN HIGH MODE. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

CONSUMER'S EXPERIENCED DELAYS WHENEVER WINDSHIELD WIPER IS IN HIGH MODE. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

THOUGHT I SHOULD REPORT THIS AFTER READING THE STORY IN THE PAPER. FORD WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPAIR BILL. SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING MID-CYCLE AT ANY TIME. CAN NOT BE RESTARTED WITHOUT MANUAL, EXTERIOR INTERVENTION. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

THOUGHT I SHOULD REPORT THIS AFTER READING THE STORY IN THE PAPER. FORD WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPAIR BILL. SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING MID-CYCLE AT ANY TIME. CAN NOT BE RESTARTED WITHOUT MANUAL, EXTERIOR INTERVENTION. *AK

Mar 20, 1999 Suspension

SOMETHING BROKE ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE AND FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR. THE DEALER IS NOW OUT OF BUSINESS, AND FORD HAS NOT CONTACTED US ABOUT A RECALL.THE PLACE THAT MAINTAINS OUR TIRES SAID IT LOOKED LIKE SOMETHING HAD HIT THE SHOCK ABSORBERS,BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING ELSE. *AK

Mar 20, 1999 Suspension

SOMETHING BROKE ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE AND FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR. THE DEALER IS NOW OUT OF BUSINESS, AND FORD HAS NOT CONTACTED US ABOUT A RECALL.THE PLACE THAT MAINTAINS OUR TIRES SAID IT LOOKED LIKE SOMETHING HAD HIT THE SHOCK ABSORBERS,BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING ELSE. *AK

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL. (98V-323)

Mar 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT FRONT MARKER LIGHT REPLACED.

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL. (98V-323)

Mar 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT FRONT MARKER LIGHT REPLACED.

Mar 17, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN PARKING AND TRYING TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF, IGNITION WON'T CUT OFF DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Mar 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO JUMP AND HIT THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. (93V-106)

Mar 17, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN PARKING AND TRYING TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF, IGNITION WON'T CUT OFF DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Mar 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO JUMP AND HIT THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. (93V-106)

Mar 16, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING GEARS TO SHIFT ABRUPTLY.

Mar 16, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING GEARS TO SHIFT ABRUPTLY.

Mar 15, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN WHEN DRIVING AT ANY TIME WHICH MIGHT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 15, 1999 Air Bags

IE 97027. WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED AND MOVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ET

Mar 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE IS IDLING VERY HIGH AND RACING VERY HIGH. DEALER PUT THE VEHICLE ON THE COMPUTER TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALER COULDN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS DURING LONG DISTANCE DRIVING. *AK

Mar 15, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN WHEN DRIVING AT ANY TIME WHICH MIGHT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 15, 1999 Air Bags

IE 97027. WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED AND MOVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ET

Mar 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE IS IDLING VERY HIGH AND RACING VERY HIGH. DEALER PUT THE VEHICLE ON THE COMPUTER TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALER COULDN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS DURING LONG DISTANCE DRIVING. *AK

Mar 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT BROKE POPPING UP INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AXEL SHAFT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT BROKE POPPING UP INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AXEL SHAFT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Visibility

CRACKED HEATER CORE, CAUSED STEAM AND FUSE TO ENTER INTO THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED VISUAL DIFFICULTY. ALSO, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DOES NOT IDLE DOWN AT VARIOUS TIMES. WOULD CONTINUE AT ABOUT 40 MPH IF BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED

Mar 8, 1999 Visibility

CRACKED HEATER CORE, CAUSED STEAM AND FUSE TO ENTER INTO THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED VISUAL DIFFICULTY. ALSO, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DOES NOT IDLE DOWN AT VARIOUS TIMES. WOULD CONTINUE AT ABOUT 40 MPH IF BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED

Mar 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE FAILED & THIS PROBLEM IS ALREADY MENTIONED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 98V323000. GEORGIA STATE IS NOT COVERED IN THE CAMPAIGN. I WISH TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO? ABOUT THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM I HAVE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AFTER I JUST HAD A 21 POINT CHECK FROM BOOMERSHINE, GA. ...

Mar 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE FAILED & THIS PROBLEM IS ALREADY MENTIONED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 98V323000. GEORGIA STATE IS NOT COVERED IN THE CAMPAIGN. I WISH TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO? ABOUT THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM I HAVE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AFTER I JUST HAD A 21 POINT CHECK FROM BOOMERSHINE, GA. ...

Mar 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE FAILED & THIS PROBLEM IS ALREADY MENTIONED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 98V323000. GEORGIA STATE IS NOT COVERED IN THE CAMPAIGN. I WISH TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO? ABOUT THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM I HAVE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AFTER I JUST HAD A 21 POINT CHECK FROM BOOMERSHINE, GA. ...

Mar 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE FAILED & THIS PROBLEM IS ALREADY MENTIONED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 98V323000. GEORGIA STATE IS NOT COVERED IN THE CAMPAIGN. I WISH TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO? ABOUT THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM I HAVE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AFTER I JUST HAD A 21 POINT CHECK FROM BOOMERSHINE, GA. ...

Mar 4, 1999 Wheels

LUGS: NUTS AND BOLTS KEEP COMING OFF THE FRONT WHEELS WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Wheels

LUGS: NUTS AND BOLTS KEEP COMING OFF THE FRONT WHEELS WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 2, 1999 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE FUSE IS CAUSING THE POWER SEAT/POWER LOCKS, AND POWER WINDOWS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ALL OF THEM ARE CONNECTED TO THE SAME FUSE. *AK

Mar 2, 1999 Steering

TIE ROD FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING DRIVER TO LOOSE STEERING ABILITY AND CROSS THE CENTER LINE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A SIGN AND TREE.RECALL CAMPAIGN #98S36. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Mar 2, 1999 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE FUSE IS CAUSING THE POWER SEAT/POWER LOCKS, AND POWER WINDOWS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ALL OF THEM ARE CONNECTED TO THE SAME FUSE. *AK

Mar 2, 1999 Steering

TIE ROD FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING DRIVER TO LOOSE STEERING ABILITY AND CROSS THE CENTER LINE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A SIGN AND TREE.RECALL CAMPAIGN #98S36. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Mar 1, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE ENTIRE FRONT END WOULD START SHAKING DUE TO CLUTCH PLATE HAD BROKEN IN THE TRANSMISSION. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE ENTIRE FRONT END WOULD START SHAKING DUE TO CLUTCH PLATE HAD BROKEN IN THE TRANSMISSION. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED INTO AN BUILDING, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Feb 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED INTO AN BUILDING, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Feb 25, 1999 Structure

RECALL # 98V323000 FORD/SUBFRAME; DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR RECALL NOTICE BECAUSE RECALL DOES NOT LIST THE STATE OF TEXAS UNDER RECALL. OWNER IS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL NOTICE. OWNER ALSO CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE NOTICE WOULD NOT BE HONORED. *AK

Feb 25, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SKIPPING WHILE DRIVIN./ ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD THUMP INTO GEAR WHENEVER VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER OF REPLACING ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Feb 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION SKIPPING WHILE DRIVIN./ ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD THUMP INTO GEAR WHENEVER VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER OF REPLACING ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Feb 25, 1999 Structure

RECALL # 98V323000 FORD/SUBFRAME; DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR RECALL NOTICE BECAUSE RECALL DOES NOT LIST THE STATE OF TEXAS UNDER RECALL. OWNER IS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL NOTICE. OWNER ALSO CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE NOTICE WOULD NOT BE HONORED. *AK

Feb 25, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SKIPPING WHILE DRIVIN./ ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD THUMP INTO GEAR WHENEVER VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER OF REPLACING ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Feb 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION SKIPPING WHILE DRIVIN./ ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD THUMP INTO GEAR WHENEVER VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER OF REPLACING ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-35MPH. WOULD HAVE TO TAKE FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR TO LIFT PEDAL. SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I THOUGHT MINE WAS AN ISOLATED INSTANCE UNTIL I LEARNED OF TWO OTHER OWNERS OF FORD WINDSTARS WHERE I WORK WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND THE SAME PROBLEM. BESIDES THE BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BOTH OXYGEN ANALYZERS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING ANTIFREEZE.

Feb 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I THOUGHT MINE WAS AN ISOLATED INSTANCE UNTIL I LEARNED OF TWO OTHER OWNERS OF FORD WINDSTARS WHERE I WORK WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND THE SAME PROBLEM. BESIDES THE BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BOTH OXYGEN ANALYZERS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING ANTIFREEZE.

Feb 24, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-35MPH. WOULD HAVE TO TAKE FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR TO LIFT PEDAL. SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I THOUGHT MINE WAS AN ISOLATED INSTANCE UNTIL I LEARNED OF TWO OTHER OWNERS OF FORD WINDSTARS WHERE I WORK WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND THE SAME PROBLEM. BESIDES THE BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BOTH OXYGEN ANALYZERS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING ANTIFREEZE.

Feb 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I THOUGHT MINE WAS AN ISOLATED INSTANCE UNTIL I LEARNED OF TWO OTHER OWNERS OF FORD WINDSTARS WHERE I WORK WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND THE SAME PROBLEM. BESIDES THE BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BOTH OXYGEN ANALYZERS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING ANTIFREEZE.

Feb 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Feb 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Feb 19, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER BELT WON'T WORK DUE TO THE LATCH. PART OF THE SEAT IS STICKING OUT AND THE LATCH WON'T HOOK IN THE LOCK WHERE THE RELEASE BUTTON IS LOCATED. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WE NOTICED THE PROBLEM AFTER WE HAD A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE GARAGE. THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY ON THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM JUST STARTED TO LEAK GAS. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THEY STRESSED TO US ON THE PHONE THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE CHANCE OF EXPLOSION...

Feb 19, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER BELT WON'T WORK DUE TO THE LATCH. PART OF THE SEAT IS STICKING OUT AND THE LATCH WON'T HOOK IN THE LOCK WHERE THE RELEASE BUTTON IS LOCATED. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WE NOTICED THE PROBLEM AFTER WE HAD A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE GARAGE. THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY ON THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM JUST STARTED TO LEAK GAS. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THEY STRESSED TO US ON THE PHONE THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE CHANCE OF EXPLOSION...

Feb 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO HAVE COOLLANT IN THE OIL AND COMING OUT THE EXHAUST.

Feb 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO HAVE COOLLANT IN THE OIL AND COMING OUT THE EXHAUST.

Feb 16, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A DIRT BANK WHILE TRAVELLING 45-50 MPH. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *ML

Feb 16, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A DIRT BANK WHILE TRAVELLING 45-50 MPH. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *ML

Feb 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS SPURTS OUT OF TANK WHEN IT'S FILLED, OFTEN SPLASHING ON PERSON FILLING TANK AND SURROUNDING PROPERTY. *AK

Feb 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS SPURTS OUT OF TANK WHEN IT'S FILLED, OFTEN SPLASHING ON PERSON FILLING TANK AND SURROUNDING PROPERTY. *AK

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT LURCHED FORWARD AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. FRONT END SUSTAINED HEAVY DAMAGE. NO INJURIES. ALSO REPLACED IDLE SPEED CONTROL MODULE.

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT LURCHED FORWARD AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. FRONT END SUSTAINED HEAVY DAMAGE. NO INJURIES. ALSO REPLACED IDLE SPEED CONTROL MODULE.

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT LURCHED FORWARD AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. FRONT END SUSTAINED HEAVY DAMAGE. NO INJURIES. ALSO REPLACED IDLE SPEED CONTROL MODULE.

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT LURCHED FORWARD AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. FRONT END SUSTAINED HEAVY DAMAGE. NO INJURIES. ALSO REPLACED IDLE SPEED CONTROL MODULE.

Feb 9, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 5MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN TIE ROD END BROKE, CAUSING LEFT WHEEL TO STAY STRAIGHT UP. WAS UNABLE TO MAKE THE TURN WHILE THE RIGHT WHEEL MADE THE LEFT TURN, MAKING A SCREECHING SOUND. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 5MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN TIE ROD END BROKE, CAUSING LEFT WHEEL TO STAY STRAIGHT UP. WAS UNABLE TO MAKE THE TURN WHILE THE RIGHT WHEEL MADE THE LEFT TURN, MAKING A SCREECHING SOUND. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PADS AND LININGS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PADS AND LININGS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PADS AND LININGS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PADS AND LININGS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 2, 1999 Suspension

WHEN PROCEEDING FROM A STOP SIGN AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN A NOISE OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS . *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Suspension

WHEN PROCEEDING FROM A STOP SIGN AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN A NOISE OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS . *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS LEAK, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATS. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS LEAK, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATS. *AK

Jan 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE FAILS TO DECELERATE WHEN FOOT IS OFF PEDAL.

Jan 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE FAILS TO DECELERATE WHEN FOOT IS OFF PEDAL.

Jan 23, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY INCLUDED ON THIS VEHICLE.

Jan 23, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY INCLUDED ON THIS VEHICLE.

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN LEAKING.

Jan 21, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND RETURN LINES FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE.

Jan 21, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND RETURN LINES FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE.

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE.

Jan 21, 1999 Steering

OUTER TIE ROD CAUSED FRONT END LOOSENESS.

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTANTLY, REPLACED O2 SENSOR AND MAP TEST EEC SYSTEM.

Jan 21, 1999 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTANTLY, REPLACED O2 SENSOR AND MAP TEST EEC SYSTEM.

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE.

Jan 21, 1999 Equipment

TAPE PLAYER PERFORMING POORLY BY GETTING HOT.

Jan 21, 1999 Suspension

STRUT BEARINGS FAILED CAUSING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEN TURNING RIGHT.

Jan 21, 1999 Structure

TRUNK ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSIONG TRUNK TO FLY OPEN ON FREEWAY.

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

PCV HOSE RIPPED.

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN LEAKING.

Jan 21, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND RETURN LINES FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE.

Jan 21, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND RETURN LINES FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE.

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE.

Jan 21, 1999 Steering

OUTER TIE ROD CAUSED FRONT END LOOSENESS.

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTANTLY, REPLACED O2 SENSOR AND MAP TEST EEC SYSTEM.

Jan 21, 1999 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTANTLY, REPLACED O2 SENSOR AND MAP TEST EEC SYSTEM.

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE.

Jan 21, 1999 Equipment

TAPE PLAYER PERFORMING POORLY BY GETTING HOT.

Jan 21, 1999 Suspension

STRUT BEARINGS FAILED CAUSING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEN TURNING RIGHT.

Jan 21, 1999 Structure

TRUNK ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSIONG TRUNK TO FLY OPEN ON FREEWAY.

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

PCV HOSE RIPPED.

Jan 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, ABOUT 90% OF THE BRAKING POWER WAS LOST. UPON THE CHECKING THE VEHICLE, A VALVE ON THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE WAS CRACKED. OWNER WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE VALVE. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, ABOUT 90% OF THE BRAKING POWER WAS LOST. UPON THE CHECKING THE VEHICLE, A VALVE ON THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE WAS CRACKED. OWNER WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE VALVE. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Air Bags

UE97027, INTERMITTENTLY THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON,INDICATING THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, BUT DEALER INSISTS THERE IS NO PROBLEM. BEEN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS. DEALERS CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

HAD PARKED VEHICLE AND LEFT IT. HEARD A NOISE. NOTICED VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Air Bags

UE97027, INTERMITTENTLY THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON,INDICATING THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, BUT DEALER INSISTS THERE IS NO PROBLEM. BEEN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS. DEALERS CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

HAD PARKED VEHICLE AND LEFT IT. HEARD A NOISE. NOTICED VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH, TRAVELING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE FRAME WAS BENT IN THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH, TRAVELING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE FRAME WAS BENT IN THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TRANSMISSION WAS OPENED TO DETERMINE PROBLEM AND WAS FOUND TO BE A "TOTAL MASH."

Jan 6, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TRANSMISSION WAS OPENED TO DETERMINE PROBLEM AND WAS FOUND TO BE A "TOTAL MASH."

Jan 5, 1999 Power Train

I DID HIGHWAY DRIVING FOR 3 HOURS. I WENT TO EXIT, SLOWED DOWN, THE CAR'S ENGINE JUMPED AS I DROVE DOWN THE EXIT RAMP. AT THE END OF THE RAMP, THE CAR CONTINUED TO SPUTTER AND FINALLY THE TRANSMISSION GAVE. THE CAR ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Power Train

I DID HIGHWAY DRIVING FOR 3 HOURS. I WENT TO EXIT, SLOWED DOWN, THE CAR'S ENGINE JUMPED AS I DROVE DOWN THE EXIT RAMP. AT THE END OF THE RAMP, THE CAR CONTINUED TO SPUTTER AND FINALLY THE TRANSMISSION GAVE. THE CAR ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. *AK

Jan 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Jan 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Dec 31, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL HARNESS THAT HOLDS LIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED AND MELTED, CAUSING LOSS OF BACKTAIL LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS. *AK

Dec 31, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL HARNESS THAT HOLDS LIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED AND MELTED, CAUSING LOSS OF BACKTAIL LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS. *AK

Dec 27, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 27, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 23, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS CORROSION WITHIN THE STEERING, AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEER WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD OR MAKING A SLIGHT TURN. *AK *ML

Dec 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD 3 FORDS, GONE THRU 4 MOTOR MOUNTS ALL UNDER 50,000 MILES

Dec 23, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS CORROSION WITHIN THE STEERING, AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEER WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD OR MAKING A SLIGHT TURN. *AK *ML

Dec 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD 3 FORDS, GONE THRU 4 MOTOR MOUNTS ALL UNDER 50,000 MILES

Dec 16, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 50-55 MPH VEHICLE SWERVED AND SHIFTED TO THE RIGHT. MANAGED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN CONTROL ON THE ROAD. DEALER MOVED AND IS NOT AWARE OF THE INCIDENT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DOES NOT OPERATE. THE DEALER MOVED AND IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER HAS MOVED AND IS NOT AWARE, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 50-55 MPH VEHICLE SWERVED AND SHIFTED TO THE RIGHT. MANAGED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN CONTROL ON THE ROAD. DEALER MOVED AND IS NOT AWARE OF THE INCIDENT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DOES NOT OPERATE. THE DEALER MOVED AND IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER HAS MOVED AND IS NOT AWARE, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HARNESS THAT HOLDS LIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS AND MELTS, CAUSING LOSS OF TAIL LIGHTS, RUNNING,AND DASHBOARD LIGHT. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HARNESS THAT HOLDS LIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS AND MELTS, CAUSING LOSS OF TAIL LIGHTS, RUNNING,AND DASHBOARD LIGHT. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Interior Lighting

HARNESS THAT HOLDS LIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS AND MELTS, CAUSING LOSS OF TAIL LIGHTS, RUNNING,AND DASHBOARD LIGHT. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HARNESS THAT HOLDS LIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS AND MELTS, CAUSING LOSS OF TAIL LIGHTS, RUNNING,AND DASHBOARD LIGHT. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HARNESS THAT HOLDS LIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS AND MELTS, CAUSING LOSS OF TAIL LIGHTS, RUNNING,AND DASHBOARD LIGHT. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Interior Lighting

HARNESS THAT HOLDS LIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS AND MELTS, CAUSING LOSS OF TAIL LIGHTS, RUNNING,AND DASHBOARD LIGHT. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT AND AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT CAUSED SEVERE INJURIES. THE CONSUMER SET FURTHER THAN 10 INCHES AWAY FROM THE AIRBAG. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO GO FORWARD UNTO THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK.ET.

Dec 7, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT AND AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT CAUSED SEVERE INJURIES. THE CONSUMER SET FURTHER THAN 10 INCHES AWAY FROM THE AIRBAG. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO GO FORWARD UNTO THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK.ET.

Dec 7, 1998 Structure

BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION HAVE DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT VEHCILE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 93V106002. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT AND AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT CAUSED SEVERE INJURIES. THE CONSUMER SET FURTHER THAN 10 INCHES AWAY FROM THE AIRBAG. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO GO FORWARD UNTO THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK.ET.

Dec 7, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT AND AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT CAUSED SEVERE INJURIES. THE CONSUMER SET FURTHER THAN 10 INCHES AWAY FROM THE AIRBAG. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO GO FORWARD UNTO THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK.ET.

Dec 7, 1998 Structure

BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION HAVE DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT VEHCILE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 93V106002. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 4, 1998 Structure

VEHICLE WAS UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL CONCERNING A BROKEN WELDED AREA, WHICH A DEALER REPAIRED. LESS THEN THREE YEARS, WELDED AREA REPAIRS FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 4, 1998 Structure

VEHICLE WAS UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL CONCERNING A BROKEN WELDED AREA, WHICH A DEALER REPAIRED. LESS THEN THREE YEARS, WELDED AREA REPAIRS FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 30, 1998 Visibility

THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS GET STUCK IN THE DEPLOYED POSITION WHEN TRYING TO SHUT THEM OFF. ALSO WHEN TRYING TO TURN THEM ON, THEY WILL NOT OPERATE. *AK

Nov 30, 1998 Visibility

THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS GET STUCK IN THE DEPLOYED POSITION WHEN TRYING TO SHUT THEM OFF. ALSO WHEN TRYING TO TURN THEM ON, THEY WILL NOT OPERATE. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Nov 5, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 28, 1998 Structure

RECALL 93V106002. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO SERVICE RECALL BECAUSE THE OWNWER WAITED TOO LONG TO HAVE THE RCALL DONE. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Structure

RECALL 93V106002. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO SERVICE RECALL BECAUSE THE OWNWER WAITED TOO LONG TO HAVE THE RCALL DONE. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BY THE 3RD AND 4TH CYLINDER GASKET IS DEFECTIVE. IT BEGAN BLOWING COOLANT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR. CAN SMELL THE ANTI-FREEZE, BUT CAN'T FIND THE LEAK. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT'S IN THE MOTOR. REPORTED BY EDWARD PEART. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BY THE 3RD AND 4TH CYLINDER GASKET IS DEFECTIVE. IT BEGAN BLOWING COOLANT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR. CAN SMELL THE ANTI-FREEZE, BUT CAN'T FIND THE LEAK. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT'S IN THE MOTOR. REPORTED BY EDWARD PEART. *AK

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

AFTER APPROX. ONE HOUR OF OPERATION THE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER BEGINS TO TRIP CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS EXPERINCED WITH THE LIGHTING SYSTEM. THE FAILURE OCCURED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. FURTHER TESTS BY OWNER SHOWED THAT THE PRO...

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

AFTER APPROX. ONE HOUR OF OPERATION THE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER BEGINS TO TRIP CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS EXPERINCED WITH THE LIGHTING SYSTEM. THE FAILURE OCCURED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. FURTHER TESTS BY OWNER SHOWED THAT THE PRO...

Oct 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ ACCIDENT.DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES.

Oct 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ ACCIDENT.DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES.

Oct 19, 1998 Structure

CONSUMER REPORTING A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FAILURE CONCERNING THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME WHICH SUPPORT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WHICH MAY BECOME DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT RETAINING PLATE. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE REAR CORNERS OF SUBFRAME TO DROP. THIS R...

Oct 19, 1998 Structure

CONSUMER REPORTING A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FAILURE CONCERNING THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME WHICH SUPPORT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WHICH MAY BECOME DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT RETAINING PLATE. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE REAR CORNERS OF SUBFRAME TO DROP. THIS R...

Oct 8, 1998 Suspension Crash

MCPHERSON STRUT OR OTHER PART OF RIGHT WHEEL BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. NO INDICTATION OR WARNING OF DEFECT. 2 HOURS PRIOR CONSUMER HAD SMELLED BURNING HYDRAULIC OIL. *AK

Oct 8, 1998 Suspension Crash

MCPHERSON STRUT OR OTHER PART OF RIGHT WHEEL BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. NO INDICTATION OR WARNING OF DEFECT. 2 HOURS PRIOR CONSUMER HAD SMELLED BURNING HYDRAULIC OIL. *AK

Sep 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY CONTINUALLY.

Sep 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, VIBRATION CAUSED BY FAILURE RESULTED IN TRANSMISSION DAMAGE AND FAILURE.

Sep 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

PCV VALVE FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Power Train

CB BOOT FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY CONTINUALLY.

Sep 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, VIBRATION CAUSED BY FAILURE RESULTED IN TRANSMISSION DAMAGE AND FAILURE.

Sep 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

PCV VALVE FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Power Train

CB BOOT FAILED.

Sep 28, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE BECAUSE IT CANNOT BE LUBRICATED.

Sep 28, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE BECAUSE IT CANNOT BE LUBRICATED.

Sep 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Sep 25, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSON FAILED.

Sep 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Sep 25, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSON FAILED.

Sep 24, 1998 Power Train

PULLING AWAY FROM STOP SIGN WHEN TRANSMISSION STAYED IN LOW GEAR. TOOK TO DEALER & DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. IT HAPPENED AGAIN A 2ND TIME. ALSO HAD SHIFTING PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER PRIOR TO SHIFTING PROBLEM OCCURRING. *AK

Sep 24, 1998 Power Train

PULLING AWAY FROM STOP SIGN WHEN TRANSMISSION STAYED IN LOW GEAR. TOOK TO DEALER & DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. IT HAPPENED AGAIN A 2ND TIME. ALSO HAD SHIFTING PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER PRIOR TO SHIFTING PROBLEM OCCURRING. *AK

Sep 23, 1998 Suspension

DEFECTIVE COIL SPRINGS CAUSED STRUTS TO FAIL, RECALL COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN #.

Sep 23, 1998 Suspension

DEFECTIVE COIL SPRINGS CAUSED STRUTS TO FAIL, RECALL COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN #.

Aug 29, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 29, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 28, 1998 Tires

TIRES REPLACED DUE TO DRY ROT.

Aug 28, 1998 Tires

TIRES REPLACED DUE TO DRY ROT.

Aug 20, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE , CUTTING THE TIRE OFF. DEALER RPAIRED DEFECT. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE , CUTTING THE TIRE OFF. DEALER RPAIRED DEFECT. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Suspension

WHILE CHECKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & SERVICE MANAGER SAID THEY NEED TO ORDER THE PARTS. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Suspension

WHILE CHECKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & SERVICE MANAGER SAID THEY NEED TO ORDER THE PARTS. *AK

Aug 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, AT ALL RPM'S AND AT ALL SPEEDS. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. NOT ABLE TO CORRECT. *AK

Aug 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, AT ALL RPM'S AND AT ALL SPEEDS. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. NOT ABLE TO CORRECT. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Suspension

THE RIGHT COIL SPRING BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. SAME PROBLEM THAT ON RECALL FOR THE 1993 TAURUS.

Aug 10, 1998 Suspension

THE RIGHT COIL SPRING BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. SAME PROBLEM THAT ON RECALL FOR THE 1993 TAURUS.

Jul 29, 1998 Suspension

THE FRONT COIL SPRING WENT THROUGH THE FRONT TIRE AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO GO OFF THE ROAD. DEALER HAD FIXED. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Suspension

THE FRONT COIL SPRING WENT THROUGH THE FRONT TIRE AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO GO OFF THE ROAD. DEALER HAD FIXED. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Tires

RECALL ON TIRES COULD NOT BE COMPLETED PROPERLY (MODEL # AND TYPE) DUE TO LACK OF TIRES AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL WORK. KELLY-SPRINGFIELD SUPERGUARD GT TIRES.

Jul 27, 1998 Tires

RECALL ON TIRES COULD NOT BE COMPLETED PROPERLY (MODEL # AND TYPE) DUE TO LACK OF TIRES AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL WORK. KELLY-SPRINGFIELD SUPERGUARD GT TIRES.

Jul 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED AT 45,000 AND 72,000 MILES, DUE TO SEIZED REAR CALIPERS.

Jul 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN INJURIES TO CONSUMER'S FACE AND CHEST. (QCAW)

Jul 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED AT 45,000 AND 72,000 MILES, DUE TO SEIZED REAR CALIPERS.

Jul 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN INJURIES TO CONSUMER'S FACE AND CHEST. (QCAW)

Jul 22, 1998 Steering

INNER TIE ROD FRACTURED. (QCAW)

Jul 22, 1998 Steering

INNER TIE ROD FRACTURED. (QCAW)

Jul 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jul 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jul 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKETS FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO RUN HOT AND HEAVY WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE. THIS PREMATURE FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED; VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED SINCE PURCHASED NEW.

Jul 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKETS FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO RUN HOT AND HEAVY WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE. THIS PREMATURE FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED; VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED SINCE PURCHASED NEW.

Jul 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING. OWNER ALSO NOTES OF RECALL FOR PROBLEM, BUT OWNER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Jul 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING. OWNER ALSO NOTES OF RECALL FOR PROBLEM, BUT OWNER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS DETERIOATED AND FAILED. VEHICLE IS OUT OF SCOPE OF THE RECALL ISSUED (TSB# 92M77)

Jun 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS DETERIOATED AND FAILED. VEHICLE IS OUT OF SCOPE OF THE RECALL ISSUED (TSB# 92M77)

Jun 24, 1998 Power Train

THE PLANETARY GEARS IN TRANSMISSION HAVE FAILED. FORD HAS MANUFACTURED A NEW GEAR TO REPLACE OLD ONE.

Jun 24, 1998 Power Train

THE PLANETARY GEARS IN TRANSMISSION HAVE FAILED. FORD HAS MANUFACTURED A NEW GEAR TO REPLACE OLD ONE.

Jun 21, 1998 Power Train

PREMATURE FAILURES OF THE FORD TAURUS AXOD TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH CARS MANUFACTURED IN 1992 OR BEFORE. THE TRANSMISSION CLEARLY HAS A RELIABILITY PROBLEM THAT FORCES MANY OWNERS, INCLUDING MYSELF, TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE CAR HAS ONLY 50-60 THOUSAND MILES ON I...

Jun 21, 1998 Power Train

PREMATURE FAILURES OF THE FORD TAURUS AXOD TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH CARS MANUFACTURED IN 1992 OR BEFORE. THE TRANSMISSION CLEARLY HAS A RELIABILITY PROBLEM THAT FORCES MANY OWNERS, INCLUDING MYSELF, TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE CAR HAS ONLY 50-60 THOUSAND MILES ON I...

Jun 17, 1998 Equipment

ROOF RACK MANUFACTURED BY MONDIAL MOUNTING CLIPS RUSTED AND DETACHED FROM THE ROOF.

Jun 17, 1998 Equipment

ROOF RACK MANUFACTURED BY MONDIAL MOUNTING CLIPS RUSTED AND DETACHED FROM THE ROOF.

Jun 16, 1998 Structure

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS OF FRAME MEMBERS AND BODY MOUNTS THREE TIMES. NOVEMBER 11, 96 WAS THE THIRD TIME. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE MOTOR MOUNTS SEPARATED AGAIN. DEALERSHIP---NEWINS BAY SHORE FORD--516-665-1300 HAS DONE THE REPAIRS ALL THREE TIMES, AND ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE V...

Jun 16, 1998 Structure

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS OF FRAME MEMBERS AND BODY MOUNTS THREE TIMES. NOVEMBER 11, 96 WAS THE THIRD TIME. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE MOTOR MOUNTS SEPARATED AGAIN. DEALERSHIP---NEWINS BAY SHORE FORD--516-665-1300 HAS DONE THE REPAIRS ALL THREE TIMES, AND ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE V...

Jun 12, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

Jun 12, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS ALOT AT RED LIGHTS/COMPLETE STOPS, NO DIFFERENCE WHEN RAINING, DRY PAVEMENT, COLD OR HOT WEATHER, DRIVES UP TO 65 MPH, NO WARRANTY ON VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN TIMES AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS ALOT AT RED LIGHTS/COMPLETE STOPS, NO DIFFERENCE WHEN RAINING, DRY PAVEMENT, COLD OR HOT WEATHER, DRIVES UP TO 65 MPH, NO WARRANTY ON VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN TIMES AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEAKS DEVELOP IN THE SEALS WITHIN THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK, RESULTING IN BRAKING FAILURE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEAKS DEVELOP IN THE SEALS WITHIN THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK, RESULTING IN BRAKING FAILURE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 1, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED IN A POSITION OTHER THAN LOCK. AT TIMES WHEN DOOR IS OPENED, THE WARNING SOUNDS INDICATING THAT KEY IS STILL IN IGNITION, AFTER IT HAS BEEN REMOVED.

Jun 1, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED IN A POSITION OTHER THAN LOCK. AT TIMES WHEN DOOR IS OPENED, THE WARNING SOUNDS INDICATING THAT KEY IS STILL IN IGNITION, AFTER IT HAS BEEN REMOVED.

May 22, 1998 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING ALL THE COMPONENTS MENTIONED ABOVE WENT DEAD, NO AIR CONDITIONER, POWER WINDOWS AND LOCK AND RADIO CAR COULD NOT BE OPEN AND WINDOWS COULD NOT BE ROLLED AIR CONDITIONED FAILED COMPLETELY AND GAUGES (FUEL AND HEAT WENT OFF, CAR WAS STILL RUNNING.

May 22, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING ALL THE COMPONENTS MENTIONED ABOVE WENT DEAD, NO AIR CONDITIONER, POWER WINDOWS AND LOCK AND RADIO CAR COULD NOT BE OPEN AND WINDOWS COULD NOT BE ROLLED AIR CONDITIONED FAILED COMPLETELY AND GAUGES (FUEL AND HEAT WENT OFF, CAR WAS STILL RUNNING.

May 22, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ALL THE COMPONENTS MENTIONED ABOVE WENT DEAD, NO AIR CONDITIONER, POWER WINDOWS AND LOCK AND RADIO CAR COULD NOT BE OPEN AND WINDOWS COULD NOT BE ROLLED AIR CONDITIONED FAILED COMPLETELY AND GAUGES (FUEL AND HEAT WENT OFF, CAR WAS STILL RUNNING.

May 22, 1998 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING ALL THE COMPONENTS MENTIONED ABOVE WENT DEAD, NO AIR CONDITIONER, POWER WINDOWS AND LOCK AND RADIO CAR COULD NOT BE OPEN AND WINDOWS COULD NOT BE ROLLED AIR CONDITIONED FAILED COMPLETELY AND GAUGES (FUEL AND HEAT WENT OFF, CAR WAS STILL RUNNING.

May 22, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING ALL THE COMPONENTS MENTIONED ABOVE WENT DEAD, NO AIR CONDITIONER, POWER WINDOWS AND LOCK AND RADIO CAR COULD NOT BE OPEN AND WINDOWS COULD NOT BE ROLLED AIR CONDITIONED FAILED COMPLETELY AND GAUGES (FUEL AND HEAT WENT OFF, CAR WAS STILL RUNNING.

May 22, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ALL THE COMPONENTS MENTIONED ABOVE WENT DEAD, NO AIR CONDITIONER, POWER WINDOWS AND LOCK AND RADIO CAR COULD NOT BE OPEN AND WINDOWS COULD NOT BE ROLLED AIR CONDITIONED FAILED COMPLETELY AND GAUGES (FUEL AND HEAT WENT OFF, CAR WAS STILL RUNNING.

May 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTOFIED. *AK

May 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTOFIED. *AK

May 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

May 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

May 5, 1998 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW WAS OPEN, AND STILL THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. *AK

May 5, 1998 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW WAS OPEN, AND STILL THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. *AK

Apr 23, 1998 Seat Belts

THE MIDDLE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE LATCHING MECHANISM BROKE, CAUSING BELT NOT TO LATCH INTO BUCKLE PROPERLY. *AK

Apr 23, 1998 Seat Belts

THE MIDDLE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE LATCHING MECHANISM BROKE, CAUSING BELT NOT TO LATCH INTO BUCKLE PROPERLY. *AK

Apr 22, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. DRIVER EXPERIENCES A VERY DIFFICULT TIME PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE. IN ADDITION, BODY MOUNTS OF THE REAR SUB-FRAME DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-106).

Apr 22, 1998 Structure

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. DRIVER EXPERIENCES A VERY DIFFICULT TIME PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE. IN ADDITION, BODY MOUNTS OF THE REAR SUB-FRAME DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-106).

Apr 22, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. DRIVER EXPERIENCES A VERY DIFFICULT TIME PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE. IN ADDITION, BODY MOUNTS OF THE REAR SUB-FRAME DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-106).

Apr 22, 1998 Structure

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. DRIVER EXPERIENCES A VERY DIFFICULT TIME PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE. IN ADDITION, BODY MOUNTS OF THE REAR SUB-FRAME DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-106).

Apr 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL IN TRAFFIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL IN TRAFFIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 16, 1998 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO RELEASE WHEN USING THE SEAT BELT. IT DOES NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 16, 1998 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO RELEASE WHEN USING THE SEAT BELT. IT DOES NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 14, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG FAILED.

Apr 14, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG FAILED.

Apr 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, WHICH LED TO AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, WHICH LED TO AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 7, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE.

Apr 7, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE.

Mar 23, 1998 Parking Brake

WHILE PARKED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ON, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY. OWNER STATES THAT VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Parking Brake

WHILE PARKED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ON, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY. OWNER STATES THAT VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 3, 1998 Steering

STEERING COLUMN BROKE AT THE TUBE ASSEMBLY

Mar 3, 1998 Steering

STEERING COLUMN BROKE AT THE TUBE ASSEMBLY

Feb 24, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE IS AT STANDSTILL OR RUNNING, IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED AT ANYTIME. WHEN VEHICLE'S STOPPED & HAD NOT BEEN SHIFTED PROPERLY, IT WOULD STILL MOVE WITH OR WITHOUT KEY. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE IS AT STANDSTILL OR RUNNING, IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED AT ANYTIME. WHEN VEHICLE'S STOPPED & HAD NOT BEEN SHIFTED PROPERLY, IT WOULD STILL MOVE WITH OR WITHOUT KEY. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED WATER PUMP FAILURE, REPLACED WATER PUMP AND FAN BELT, COOLANT. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED WATER PUMP FAILURE, REPLACED WATER PUMP AND FAN BELT, COOLANT. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED WATER PUMP FAILURE, REPLACED WATER PUMP AND FAN BELT, COOLANT. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED WATER PUMP FAILURE, REPLACED WATER PUMP AND FAN BELT, COOLANT. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED WATER PUMP FAILURE, REPLACED WATER PUMP AND FAN BELT, COOLANT. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED WATER PUMP FAILURE, REPLACED WATER PUMP AND FAN BELT, COOLANT. *AK

Feb 2, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED TIED ROD/ENGINE VALVE OVER AND CRACKED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Feb 2, 1998 Steering

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED TIED ROD/ENGINE VALVE OVER AND CRACKED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Feb 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED TIED ROD/ENGINE VALVE OVER AND CRACKED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Feb 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED TIED ROD/ENGINE VALVE OVER AND CRACKED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Feb 2, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED TIED ROD/ENGINE VALVE OVER AND CRACKED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Feb 2, 1998 Steering

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED TIED ROD/ENGINE VALVE OVER AND CRACKED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Feb 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED TIED ROD/ENGINE VALVE OVER AND CRACKED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Feb 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO REPLACED TIED ROD/ENGINE VALVE OVER AND CRACKED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Jan 27, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 27, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES. *AK

Jan 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL LOW IMPACT COLLISION ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE . THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FROZE.

Jan 23, 1998 Suspension

FRONT STRUTS FALLING OFF OF VEHICLE.

Jan 23, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING RACK SEAL LEAKS.

Jan 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES. *AK

Jan 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL LOW IMPACT COLLISION ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE . THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FROZE.

Jan 23, 1998 Suspension

FRONT STRUTS FALLING OFF OF VEHICLE.

Jan 23, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING RACK SEAL LEAKS.

Jan 17, 1998 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED FROM BOTH RIGHT TIRES(FRONT AND REAR), CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jan 17, 1998 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED FROM BOTH RIGHT TIRES(FRONT AND REAR), CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jan 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BOLTS HOLDING THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT: PULLEY SHEARED OFF, RESULTING IN NOISY ENGINE. *AK

Jan 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BOLTS HOLDING THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT: PULLEY SHEARED OFF, RESULTING IN NOISY ENGINE. *AK

Dec 17, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED UNDER RECALL HOWEVER THE NEW TRANSMISSION FAILED AS WELL.

Dec 17, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED UNDER RECALL HOWEVER THE NEW TRANSMISSION FAILED AS WELL.

Dec 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

Dec 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

Dec 8, 1997 Power Train

THE PLANETARY GEAR FAILED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK.

Dec 8, 1997 Power Train

THE PLANETARY GEAR FAILED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSAXLE FAILED TWICE. *AK

Dec 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ENGINE.

Dec 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSAXLE FAILED TWICE. *AK

Dec 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ENGINE.

Dec 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE.

Nov 3, 1997 Structure

RECALL 93V106002; BECAUSE OF THE 99,000 MILES THE DEALER WILL NOT PERFORM THE RECALL WORK. *AK

Nov 3, 1997 Structure

RECALL 93V106002; BECAUSE OF THE 99,000 MILES THE DEALER WILL NOT PERFORM THE RECALL WORK. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNER OF THE SUBFRAME BECAME DETACHED . OWNER HAD THE MOUNTS REPLACED AT 28K MILES PRIOR . THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNER OF THE SUBFRAME BECAME DETACHED . OWNER HAD THE MOUNTS REPLACED AT 28K MILES PRIOR . THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE CAUSING OTHER SAFETY HAZZARDS TO OCCUR, SUCH AS A BROKEN CV BOOTS. ALSO TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE DRIVING.PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES EVEN AFTER BEING REPAIRED.CAUSE POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE CAUSING OTHER SAFETY HAZZARDS TO OCCUR, SUCH AS A BROKEN CV BOOTS. ALSO TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE DRIVING.PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES EVEN AFTER BEING REPAIRED.CAUSE POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE CAUSING OTHER SAFETY HAZZARDS TO OCCUR, SUCH AS A BROKEN CV BOOTS. ALSO TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE DRIVING.PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES EVEN AFTER BEING REPAIRED.CAUSE POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE CAUSING OTHER SAFETY HAZZARDS TO OCCUR, SUCH AS A BROKEN CV BOOTS. ALSO TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE DRIVING.PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES EVEN AFTER BEING REPAIRED.CAUSE POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE CAUSING OTHER SAFETY HAZZARDS TO OCCUR, SUCH AS A BROKEN CV BOOTS. ALSO TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE DRIVING.PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES EVEN AFTER BEING REPAIRED.CAUSE POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE CAUSING OTHER SAFETY HAZZARDS TO OCCUR, SUCH AS A BROKEN CV BOOTS. ALSO TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE DRIVING.PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES EVEN AFTER BEING REPAIRED.CAUSE POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STILL COMES ON AND OFF WARNING THAT THERE IS STILL A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, REPLACE COOLING FAN, AND WARPED HEAD GASKET FROM IT CONTINUALLY OVERHEATING.

Sep 30, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT , REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS THREE TIMES, PUT BRAKE ON, TO NO AVAIL.

Sep 30, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG DEFLATED INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COMPARTMENT.

Sep 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WARPED HEAD GASKET. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT--FRONT TIE-RODS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

Sep 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WARPED HEAD GASKET. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT--FRONT TIE-RODS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

Sep 30, 1997 Equipment

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WARPED HEAD GASKET. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT--FRONT TIE-RODS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

Sep 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STILL COMES ON AND OFF WARNING THAT THERE IS STILL A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, REPLACE COOLING FAN, AND WARPED HEAD GASKET FROM IT CONTINUALLY OVERHEATING.

Sep 30, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT , REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS THREE TIMES, PUT BRAKE ON, TO NO AVAIL.

Sep 30, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG DEFLATED INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COMPARTMENT.

Sep 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WARPED HEAD GASKET. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT--FRONT TIE-RODS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

Sep 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WARPED HEAD GASKET. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT--FRONT TIE-RODS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

Sep 30, 1997 Equipment

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WARPED HEAD GASKET. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT--FRONT TIE-RODS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

Sep 22, 1997 Structure

RECALL-93V106002; THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER BOTH RECALLS, AND NOW BETWEEN TWELVE MONTHS, THE TWO BOLTS HAS BROKEN COMPLETELY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPLACE THE PART UNDER THE RECALL AGAIN BECAUSE THE TWELVE MONTH WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS WARR...

Sep 22, 1997 Structure

RECALL-93V106002; THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER BOTH RECALLS, AND NOW BETWEEN TWELVE MONTHS, THE TWO BOLTS HAS BROKEN COMPLETELY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPLACE THE PART UNDER THE RECALL AGAIN BECAUSE THE TWELVE MONTH WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS WARR...

Sep 18, 1997 Power Train

MECHANICALLY DRIVEN SPEEDOMETER SHOWS INCORRECT SPEED AT ALL SPEEDS. *AK

Sep 18, 1997 Power Train

MECHANICALLY DRIVEN SPEEDOMETER SHOWS INCORRECT SPEED AT ALL SPEEDS. *AK

Sep 17, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED.

Sep 17, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HAS FAILED MANY TIMES.

Sep 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING FAN DID NOT WORK, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND WARP THE HEAD GASKET.

Sep 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED DUE TO A SMALL HOLE IN THE BOTTOM.

Sep 17, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END TIE-RODS FAILED TWICE.

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRUMS FAILED.

Sep 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Sep 17, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Sep 17, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED.

Sep 17, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HAS FAILED MANY TIMES.

Sep 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING FAN DID NOT WORK, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND WARP THE HEAD GASKET.

Sep 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED DUE TO A SMALL HOLE IN THE BOTTOM.

Sep 17, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END TIE-RODS FAILED TWICE.

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Sep 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRUMS FAILED.

Sep 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Sep 17, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTING DRIVING AND PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE IT STALLS, AND OFTEN TIMES LOSES POWER. OWNER HAS NOT CONTACTED A DEALER. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTING DRIVING AND PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE IT STALLS, AND OFTEN TIMES LOSES POWER. OWNER HAS NOT CONTACTED A DEALER. *AK

Sep 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY HEARD LOUD POPPING NOISE, ENGINE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, LOST CONTROL, CRASHED INTO SIDE OF HOUSE, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 9, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY HEARD LOUD POPPING NOISE, ENGINE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, LOST CONTROL, CRASHED INTO SIDE OF HOUSE, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY HEARD LOUD POPPING NOISE, ENGINE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, LOST CONTROL, CRASHED INTO SIDE OF HOUSE, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 9, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY HEARD LOUD POPPING NOISE, ENGINE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, LOST CONTROL, CRASHED INTO SIDE OF HOUSE, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Seat Belts

WHEN REACHING OVER TO RELEASE SEAT BELT FROM THE BELT BUCKLE, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE BUCKLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RED RELEASE BUTTON. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE RESTRAINT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE RESTRAINT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Seat Belts

WHEN REACHING OVER TO RELEASE SEAT BELT FROM THE BELT BUCKLE, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE BUCKLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RED RELEASE BUTTON. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE RESTRAINT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE RESTRAINT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN EVER KEY IS IN IGNITION/STARTER & READY TO TURN VEHICLE OFF, VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. VEHICLE WOULD STILL RUN. IGNITION/STARTER WAS BROKEN. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN EVER KEY IS IN IGNITION/STARTER & READY TO TURN VEHICLE OFF, VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. VEHICLE WOULD STILL RUN. IGNITION/STARTER WAS BROKEN. *AK

Aug 24, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Aug 24, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED TWICE.

Aug 24, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 24, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Aug 24, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED TWICE.

Aug 24, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSATE. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSATE. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Suspension

TIE RODS FAILED .

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED TWICE.

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Power Train

CV BOOT/JOINT FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS.

Aug 21, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSATE. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO PULSATE. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Suspension

TIE RODS FAILED .

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED TWICE.

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Power Train

CV BOOT/JOINT FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS.

Aug 21, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Aug 20, 1997 Power Train

PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Aug 20, 1997 Power Train

PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING INTO PARKING LOT, LOST CONTROL OF STEERING, NOTICED SMOKE & FLAMES UNDER HOOD, FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT, FUEL LINE GOING TO REGULATOR HAD BROKEN, SAID NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT, VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK *JB

Aug 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE.

Aug 14, 1997 Power Train

BOTH CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS WERE BUSTED.

Aug 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE TWICE CAUSING DAMAGE AND FAILURE OF THE CV-JOINT.

Aug 14, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING INTO PARKING LOT, LOST CONTROL OF STEERING, NOTICED SMOKE & FLAMES UNDER HOOD, FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT, FUEL LINE GOING TO REGULATOR HAD BROKEN, SAID NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT, VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK *JB

Aug 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE.

Aug 14, 1997 Power Train

BOTH CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS WERE BUSTED.

Aug 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE TWICE CAUSING DAMAGE AND FAILURE OF THE CV-JOINT.

Aug 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING 40MPH & HEARD GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. HAPPENS PERIODICALLY. AT DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE. DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING. TOOK BRAKES APART & NOTICED ONE SIDE NEEDED REPLACING & CHANGED PADS & ROTORS ON OTHER SIDE. *AK

Aug 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING 40MPH & HEARD GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. HAPPENS PERIODICALLY. AT DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE. DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING. TOOK BRAKES APART & NOTICED ONE SIDE NEEDED REPLACING & CHANGED PADS & ROTORS ON OTHER SIDE. *AK

Aug 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING 40MPH & HEARD GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. HAPPENS PERIODICALLY. AT DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE. DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING. TOOK BRAKES APART & NOTICED ONE SIDE NEEDED REPLACING & CHANGED PADS & ROTORS ON OTHER SIDE. *AK

Aug 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING 40MPH & HEARD GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. HAPPENS PERIODICALLY. AT DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE. DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING. TOOK BRAKES APART & NOTICED ONE SIDE NEEDED REPLACING & CHANGED PADS & ROTORS ON OTHER SIDE. *AK

Aug 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING 40MPH & HEARD GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. HAPPENS PERIODICALLY. AT DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE. DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING. TOOK BRAKES APART & NOTICED ONE SIDE NEEDED REPLACING & CHANGED PADS & ROTORS ON OTHER SIDE. *AK

Aug 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING 40MPH & HEARD GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. HAPPENS PERIODICALLY. AT DEALER & MECHANIC TOOK FOR TEST DRIVE. DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING. TOOK BRAKES APART & NOTICED ONE SIDE NEEDED REPLACING & CHANGED PADS & ROTORS ON OTHER SIDE. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS/TRANSMISSION/CV JOINT/AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Power Train

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS/TRANSMISSION/CV JOINT/AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Power Train

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS/TRANSMISSION/CV JOINT/AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Equipment

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS/TRANSMISSION/CV JOINT/AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS/TRANSMISSION/CV JOINT/AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Power Train

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS/TRANSMISSION/CV JOINT/AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Power Train

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS/TRANSMISSION/CV JOINT/AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Equipment

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS/TRANSMISSION/CV JOINT/AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE IN APRIL. SHE CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER IN APRIL/MAY AND AUGUST. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE RECALL ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE IN APRIL. SHE CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER IN APRIL/MAY AND AUGUST. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE RECALL ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Jul 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT RELEASE COMPLETELY AFTER SHORT PERIODS OF STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. TAPPING PEDAL RELEASED HOLD.

Jul 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT RELEASE COMPLETELY AFTER SHORT PERIODS OF STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. TAPPING PEDAL RELEASED HOLD.

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP.

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AT ALL TIMES.

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAPLIPER ASSEMBLY REPLACED.

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP.

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AT ALL TIMES.

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAPLIPER ASSEMBLY REPLACED.

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Jul 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE; DEALERSHIP HAS NO PARTS; KEEP SAYING ON BACK ORDER; CALLED TODAY & DEALERSHIP SAID TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION OF PARTS, ALTHOUGH THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY PARTS ( 97V019000). *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE; DEALERSHIP HAS NO PARTS; KEEP SAYING ON BACK ORDER; CALLED TODAY & DEALERSHIP SAID TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION OF PARTS, ALTHOUGH THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY PARTS ( 97V019000). *AK

Jul 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE;MOUNTS: TWO OUT OF THREE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHIFT AND TWIST. *AK

Jul 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE;MOUNTS: TWO OUT OF THREE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHIFT AND TWIST. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT BOLT SNAPPED.

Jul 10, 1997 Suspension

CV JOINT FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER CLUTCH FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Steering

STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

Jul 10, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Suspension

SWAY BAR FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Steering

TIE RODS FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Power Train

AXLE SHAFT FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT BOLT SNAPPED.

Jul 10, 1997 Suspension

CV JOINT FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER CLUTCH FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Steering

STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

Jul 10, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Suspension

SWAY BAR FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Steering

TIE RODS FAILED.

Jul 10, 1997 Power Train

AXLE SHAFT FAILED.

Jul 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE LOOSE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SLIP/LOOSE. DEALER DID NOT FIX. *AK

Jul 8, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Jul 8, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jul 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE LOOSE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SLIP/LOOSE. DEALER DID NOT FIX. *AK

Jul 8, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Jul 8, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jun 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING FAN OVERHEATED. OWNER NOTES THAT HIS PROBLEM WAS THE SAME AS RECALL NO.97V019000 FOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. BUT OWNER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK

Jun 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING FAN OVERHEATED. OWNER NOTES THAT HIS PROBLEM WAS THE SAME AS RECALL NO.97V019000 FOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. BUT OWNER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK

Jun 17, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL ACCUMULATOR LINE SMASHED ON SPEED BUMP DUE TO PART LOCATION.

Jun 17, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL ACCUMULATOR LINE SMASHED ON SPEED BUMP DUE TO PART LOCATION.

Jun 16, 1997 Visibility

QUARTER PANEL WINDOW FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BY PASS HEATER HOSE FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SENSOR ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR SHROUD LEAKING.

Jun 16, 1997 Steering

HORN FAILED DUE TO FAILED CONTACT ASSEMBLY IN STEERING COLUMN.

Jun 16, 1997 Suspension

REAR STRUTS FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Suspension

FRONT SPRINGS RUSTED.

Jun 16, 1997 Power Train

LEFT FRONT CV BOOT FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Visibility

QUARTER PANEL WINDOW FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BY PASS HEATER HOSE FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SENSOR ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR SHROUD LEAKING.

Jun 16, 1997 Steering

HORN FAILED DUE TO FAILED CONTACT ASSEMBLY IN STEERING COLUMN.

Jun 16, 1997 Suspension

REAR STRUTS FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Suspension

FRONT SPRINGS RUSTED.

Jun 16, 1997 Power Train

LEFT FRONT CV BOOT FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jun 13, 1997 Electrical System

THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF, THE NOISE STILL SOUNDS WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. CAN EVEN TURN THE AUTO ON JUST BY MANULLY TURNING THE KEY HOLDER. *AK CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *YH

Jun 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF, THE NOISE STILL SOUNDS WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. CAN EVEN TURN THE AUTO ON JUST BY MANULLY TURNING THE KEY HOLDER. *AK CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *YH

Jun 13, 1997 Electrical System

THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF, THE NOISE STILL SOUNDS WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. CAN EVEN TURN THE AUTO ON JUST BY MANULLY TURNING THE KEY HOLDER. *AK CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *YH

Jun 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF, THE NOISE STILL SOUNDS WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. CAN EVEN TURN THE AUTO ON JUST BY MANULLY TURNING THE KEY HOLDER. *AK CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *YH

Jun 12, 1997 Structure

THE FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE WEAKENED, BUT THE FRONT HAVE WEAKENED MORE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 12, 1997 Structure

THE FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE WEAKENED, BUT THE FRONT HAVE WEAKENED MORE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION DAMAGE.

Jun 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION DAMAGE.

Jun 4, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION, REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STANDSTILL, VEHICLE AT REPAIR SHOP. *AK *JB

Jun 4, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION, REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STANDSTILL, VEHICLE AT REPAIR SHOP. *AK *JB

May 26, 1997 Steering

INNER TIE RODS BROKE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO BREAK ALSO, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. IN ADDITION, THE WHEEL POINTED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION. PRIOR INVESTIGATION OPEN. *AK

May 26, 1997 Steering

INNER TIE RODS BROKE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO BREAK ALSO, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. IN ADDITION, THE WHEEL POINTED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION. PRIOR INVESTIGATION OPEN. *AK

May 21, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 21, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 19, 1997 Exterior Lighting

EA-96019, BEHIND THE HEADLAMP SWITCH THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR MELTED ONTO THE LIGHT SWITCH, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHOCK THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE, SMELLED. ALSO, THE HEADLAMP/DASHBOARD TAIL LIGHTS TURNED ON AND OFF WILDLY. *AK

May 19, 1997 Exterior Lighting

EA-96019, BEHIND THE HEADLAMP SWITCH THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR MELTED ONTO THE LIGHT SWITCH, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHOCK THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE, SMELLED. ALSO, THE HEADLAMP/DASHBOARD TAIL LIGHTS TURNED ON AND OFF WILDLY. *AK

May 9, 1997 Power Train

PLANETARY ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHATTERED.

May 9, 1997 Power Train

PLANETARY ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHATTERED.

Apr 30, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 30-35 MPH IN SNOWY OR RAINY WEATHER, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP FOR10 MINUTES. AFTER BEING ON; THEY WOULD START UP AGAIN SUDDENLY; HAD MODULE & BATTERY REPLACED; HELPED AT FIRST; PROBLEM STILL EXISTS; HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DUPLICATION OF PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 30, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 30-35 MPH IN SNOWY OR RAINY WEATHER, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP FOR10 MINUTES. AFTER BEING ON; THEY WOULD START UP AGAIN SUDDENLY; HAD MODULE & BATTERY REPLACED; HELPED AT FIRST; PROBLEM STILL EXISTS; HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DUPLICATION OF PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN SEVERE COLD WEATHER ENGINE OVERHEATS AND COOLING FAN FREEZES. *AK

Apr 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN SEVERE COLD WEATHER ENGINE OVERHEATS AND COOLING FAN FREEZES. *AK

Apr 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN SEVERE COLD WEATHER ENGINE OVERHEATS AND COOLING FAN FREEZES. *AK

Apr 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN SEVERE COLD WEATHER ENGINE OVERHEATS AND COOLING FAN FREEZES. *AK

Apr 22, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEMONSTRATION VEHICLE FIRST; BOUGHT NEW; PROBLEM OCCURRED 1ST DAY; DROVE VEHICLE; IT DIED FOR NO REASON; HAPPENS ANY TIME & AT ANY SPEED; TOOK TO DEALER MANY TIMES; COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM; DEALER HAD ON COMPUTER & FOUND NOTHING. *AK

Apr 22, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEMONSTRATION VEHICLE FIRST; BOUGHT NEW; PROBLEM OCCURRED 1ST DAY; DROVE VEHICLE; IT DIED FOR NO REASON; HAPPENS ANY TIME & AT ANY SPEED; TOOK TO DEALER MANY TIMES; COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM; DEALER HAD ON COMPUTER & FOUND NOTHING. *AK

Apr 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR ROTTED AFTER COOLANT HOSE RECALL REPAIR, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO BE REPLACED.

Apr 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSORS FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THE THROTTLE SENSOR FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE WATER PUMP FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Electrical System

THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR ROTTED AFTER COOLANT HOSE RECALL REPAIR, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO BE REPLACED.

Apr 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSORS FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THE THROTTLE SENSOR FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE WATER PUMP FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Electrical System

THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP FAILED.

Apr 17, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WHILE IN USE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Apr 17, 1997 Steering

STEERING WILL NOT TURN PAST A CERTAIN POINT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE ON CURVED ROADS.

Apr 17, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WHILE IN USE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Apr 17, 1997 Steering

STEERING WILL NOT TURN PAST A CERTAIN POINT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE ON CURVED ROADS.

Apr 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WERE MISSING AND THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS KINKED, FROM THE MISSING MOUNT BOLTS.

Apr 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT, CAUSING ENGINE TO RACE.

Apr 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WERE MISSING AND THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS KINKED, FROM THE MISSING MOUNT BOLTS.

Apr 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT, CAUSING ENGINE TO RACE.

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS CRACKED.

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS CUT DUE TO CRACKED CALIPERS.

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

Apr 9, 1997 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MISALIGNED, CAUSING AIR LEAK.

Apr 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE.

Apr 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP REPLACED.

Apr 9, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT REPLACED.

Apr 9, 1997 Electrical System

WIRES LOOSE.

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS CRACKED.

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS CUT DUE TO CRACKED CALIPERS.

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

Apr 9, 1997 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MISALIGNED, CAUSING AIR LEAK.

Apr 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE.

Apr 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP REPLACED.

Apr 9, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT REPLACED.

Apr 9, 1997 Electrical System

WIRES LOOSE.

Apr 3, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE FROM PARK INTO REVERSE, THE TRANSMISSION CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE SELECTOR TO MOVE WITHOUT OPERATOR'S CONTROL. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED AT APPROXAMITELY 62,200 MILES.

Apr 3, 1997 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 3, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE FROM PARK INTO REVERSE, THE TRANSMISSION CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE SELECTOR TO MOVE WITHOUT OPERATOR'S CONTROL. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED AT APPROXAMITELY 62,200 MILES.

Apr 3, 1997 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Mar 24, 1997 Steering

CONSUMER STARTED TO TURN INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN TIE ROD BROKED DUE TO MISSING MOTOR MOUNT BOLT. FORD HAS A BULLETIN ON BOTH COMPONENTS. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STARTED TO TURN INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN TIE ROD BROKED DUE TO MISSING MOTOR MOUNT BOLT. FORD HAS A BULLETIN ON BOTH COMPONENTS. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Steering

CONSUMER STARTED TO TURN INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN TIE ROD BROKED DUE TO MISSING MOTOR MOUNT BOLT. FORD HAS A BULLETIN ON BOTH COMPONENTS. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STARTED TO TURN INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN TIE ROD BROKED DUE TO MISSING MOTOR MOUNT BOLT. FORD HAS A BULLETIN ON BOTH COMPONENTS. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON FREEWAY WITH COMPUTER TRAFFIC SLOWING DOWN AT 15 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON FREEWAY WITH COMPUTER TRAFFIC SLOWING DOWN AT 15 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PISTIONS BROKE.

Mar 19, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Mar 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PISTIONS BROKE.

Mar 19, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Mar 17, 1997 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS A LOOSE COLUMN BOLT. IT HAS A LOT OF FULL PLAY IN IT. LOOSE PLAY WAS CORRECTED BY TIGHTENING THE BOLTS. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

OWNER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR JUST CUT OFF. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS A LOOSE COLUMN BOLT. IT HAS A LOT OF FULL PLAY IN IT. LOOSE PLAY WAS CORRECTED BY TIGHTENING THE BOLTS. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

OWNER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR JUST CUT OFF. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT COME ON AT ALL TIMES AND SOMETIMES THEY STOP WORKING WHILE THEY ARE ON. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT COME ON AT ALL TIMES AND SOMETIMES THEY STOP WORKING WHILE THEY ARE ON. *AK

Mar 4, 1997 Structure

WHILE DRIVING SUB-FRAME FAILED WHEN ENGINE DETACHED FROM BOLTS, THEN ENGINE DROPPED ONTO TRANSMISSION DUE TO CORROSION OF MOUNTING PLATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY. *AK

Mar 4, 1997 Structure

WHILE DRIVING SUB-FRAME FAILED WHEN ENGINE DETACHED FROM BOLTS, THEN ENGINE DROPPED ONTO TRANSMISSION DUE TO CORROSION OF MOUNTING PLATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Power Train

FRONT PLANETARY AND GEAR TRAIN FAILED, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Feb 26, 1997 Power Train

FRONT PLANETARY AND GEAR TRAIN FAILED, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Feb 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED.

Feb 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL.

Feb 24, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS REPLACED.

Feb 24, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER MOTOR REPLACED.

Feb 24, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY REPLACED.

Feb 24, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Feb 24, 1997 Tires

TIRES REPLACED.

Feb 24, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Feb 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED.

Feb 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL.

Feb 24, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS REPLACED.

Feb 24, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER MOTOR REPLACED.

Feb 24, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY REPLACED.

Feb 24, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.

Feb 24, 1997 Tires

TIRES REPLACED.

Feb 24, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Feb 21, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT SPIN ENGINE FAST ENOUGH TO START.

Feb 21, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT SPIN ENGINE FAST ENOUGH TO START.

Feb 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CAR IS COLD THE CAR SOMETIMES STALLS. *AK

Feb 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CAR IS COLD THE CAR SOMETIMES STALLS. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON, DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM THROUGH DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, FOOT ON BRAKE, PUT INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, RPMS UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Feb 11, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON, DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM THROUGH DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, FOOT ON BRAKE, PUT INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, RPMS UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Feb 4, 1997 Power Train

OWNER HAS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSON, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT SLOW SPEEDS, TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP AND VEHICLE JERKS, OWNER NOTES THAT ENIGINE DIES OUT AS A RESULT OF THIS. *AK

Feb 4, 1997 Power Train

OWNER HAS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSON, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT SLOW SPEEDS, TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP AND VEHICLE JERKS, OWNER NOTES THAT ENIGINE DIES OUT AS A RESULT OF THIS. *AK

Feb 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST IS INOPERATIVE. THERE IS A PLASTIC FITTING THAT CONNECTS 3 PIECES OF RUBBER TUBING & THESE RUBBER TUBINGS CONNECT ENGINE VACCUUM TO THE POWER BRAKES. THE PLASTIC FITTING BREAKS IN COLD WHEATHER BECAUSE OF THE VIBRATION OF THE ENGINE AND CAR BODY. *AK

Feb 1, 1997 Steering

TOO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL SINCE PURCHASED NEW.

Feb 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST IS INOPERATIVE. THERE IS A PLASTIC FITTING THAT CONNECTS 3 PIECES OF RUBBER TUBING & THESE RUBBER TUBINGS CONNECT ENGINE VACCUUM TO THE POWER BRAKES. THE PLASTIC FITTING BREAKS IN COLD WHEATHER BECAUSE OF THE VIBRATION OF THE ENGINE AND CAR BODY. *AK

Feb 1, 1997 Steering

TOO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL SINCE PURCHASED NEW.

Jan 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT/REAR ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jan 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT/REAR ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jan 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES GRAB.

Jan 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES GRAB.

Jan 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES.

Jan 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES.

Jan 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES.

Jan 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES.

Jan 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT GEAR FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL.

Jan 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT GEAR FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL.

Jan 8, 1997 Power Train

WITH THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE FREE POSITION THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE PARK POSITION UNLESS YOU WIGGLE KEY A BIT FIRST. ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES THE FIRST TIME. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Steering

WITH THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE FREE POSITION THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE PARK POSITION UNLESS YOU WIGGLE KEY A BIT FIRST. ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES THE FIRST TIME. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Power Train

WITH THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE FREE POSITION THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE PARK POSITION UNLESS YOU WIGGLE KEY A BIT FIRST. ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES THE FIRST TIME. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Steering

WITH THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE FREE POSITION THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE PARK POSITION UNLESS YOU WIGGLE KEY A BIT FIRST. ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES THE FIRST TIME. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE SPEED CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE APPLIED. THIS PROBLEM HAS TAKEN PLACE ON TWO OCCASIONS. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE SPEED CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE APPLIED. THIS PROBLEM HAS TAKEN PLACE ON TWO OCCASIONS. *AK

Jan 3, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT AT 50 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 3, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT AT 50 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 18, 1996 Electrical System

DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE HORN, IN AN EMERGENCY THE HORN IS DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. *AK *SLC

Dec 18, 1996 Electrical System

DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE HORN, IN AN EMERGENCY THE HORN IS DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. *AK *SLC

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Dec 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Dec 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY PULSATE AND CAUSE VIBRATION AFTER DRIVING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, *AK

Dec 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY PULSATE AND CAUSE VIBRATION AFTER DRIVING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Air Bags

AFTER HAVING THE AIR BAGS REPLACED, WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL BLINK ON AND OFF. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Air Bags

AFTER HAVING THE AIR BAGS REPLACED, WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL BLINK ON AND OFF. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Nov 22, 1996 Steering

BELT TENSIONER FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.

Nov 22, 1996 Steering

BELT TENSIONER FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.

Nov 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED TWICE.

Nov 19, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR REPLACED DUE TO SHORT IN HARNESS/WELDED CONNECTION TO ALTERNATOR.

Nov 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED TWICE.

Nov 19, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR REPLACED DUE TO SHORT IN HARNESS/WELDED CONNECTION TO ALTERNATOR.

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE FROM DEAD STOP WHEN ACCELERATING AT INTERSECTION, FRONT BRAKES WON'T RELEASE, EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL ABS. *AK THERE IS A TSB REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, THE FIX IS A BRAKE BOOSTER. *SLC

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE FROM DEAD STOP WHEN ACCELERATING AT INTERSECTION, FRONT BRAKES WON'T RELEASE, EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL ABS. *AK THERE IS A TSB REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, THE FIX IS A BRAKE BOOSTER. *SLC

Nov 5, 1996 Power Train

LEFT FRONT C V BOOT REPLACED.

Nov 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SURGES.

Nov 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED.

Nov 5, 1996 Exterior Lighting

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILED.

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SHOE REPLACED DUE TO STEERING WHEEL SHIMMYING.

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE FROM DEAD STOP WHEN ACCELERATING AT INTERSECTION, FRONT BRAKES WON'T RELEASE, EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL ABS. *AK THERE IS A TSB REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, THE FIX IS A BRAKE BOOSTER. *SLC

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE FROM DEAD STOP WHEN ACCELERATING AT INTERSECTION, FRONT BRAKES WON'T RELEASE, EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL ABS. *AK THERE IS A TSB REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, THE FIX IS A BRAKE BOOSTER. *SLC

Nov 5, 1996 Power Train

LEFT FRONT C V BOOT REPLACED.

Nov 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SURGES.

Nov 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED.

Nov 5, 1996 Exterior Lighting

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILED.

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SHOE REPLACED DUE TO STEERING WHEEL SHIMMYING.

Oct 25, 1996 Electrical System

WAS PULLING INTO PARK LOT (SPOT) CAR STALLED . PLEASE DESCRIBE .

Oct 25, 1996 Electrical System

WAS PULLING INTO PARK LOT (SPOT) CAR STALLED . PLEASE DESCRIBE .

Oct 24, 1996 Electrical System

AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START, PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. *AK

Oct 24, 1996 Electrical System

AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START, PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE ENGINE TO DROP.*AK

Oct 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT FRONT CALIPER SEIZED, CAUSING PREMATURE DISC PAD FAILURE/SCORING OF ROTORS, ALSO RUST APPEARS IN BRAKE RESERVOIR.

Oct 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

BYPASS VALVE FAILED.

Oct 22, 1996 Suspension

REAR STRUTS FAILED.

Oct 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELT PULLEY FAILED.

Oct 22, 1996 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Oct 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED.

Oct 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE ENGINE TO DROP.*AK

Oct 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT FRONT CALIPER SEIZED, CAUSING PREMATURE DISC PAD FAILURE/SCORING OF ROTORS, ALSO RUST APPEARS IN BRAKE RESERVOIR.

Oct 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

BYPASS VALVE FAILED.

Oct 22, 1996 Suspension

REAR STRUTS FAILED.

Oct 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELT PULLEY FAILED.

Oct 22, 1996 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Oct 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Exterior Lighting

REAR LIGHT BULB BLEW OUT.

Oct 21, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Exterior Lighting

REAR LIGHT BULB BLEW OUT.

Oct 21, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE BRAKE ROTORS, PADS, AND CALIPERS, THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TOO OFTEN. *AK

Oct 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE BRAKE ROTORS, PADS, AND CALIPERS, THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TOO OFTEN. *AK

Oct 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE BRAKE ROTORS, PADS, AND CALIPERS, THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TOO OFTEN. *AK

Oct 18, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT MOVE.

Oct 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE BRAKE ROTORS, PADS, AND CALIPERS, THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TOO OFTEN. *AK

Oct 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE BRAKE ROTORS, PADS, AND CALIPERS, THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TOO OFTEN. *AK

Oct 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE BRAKE ROTORS, PADS, AND CALIPERS, THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TOO OFTEN. *AK

Oct 18, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT MOVE.

Oct 17, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Oct 17, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Oct 15, 1996 Electrical System

THE CAR WOULDN'T START . TOOK TO DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Electrical System

THE CAR WOULDN'T START . TOOK TO DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED 3 TIMES.

Oct 11, 1996 Power Train

CV JOINTS FAILED 2 TIMES.

Oct 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED 3 TIMES.

Oct 11, 1996 Power Train

CV JOINTS FAILED 2 TIMES.

Oct 9, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE.

Oct 9, 1996 Electrical System

HORN INOPERATIVE.

Oct 9, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: AIRBAG INOPERATIVE.

Oct 9, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE.

Oct 9, 1996 Visibility

BACK WINDOW ON DRIVER'S SIDE INOPERATIVE.

Oct 9, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE.

Oct 9, 1996 Electrical System

HORN INOPERATIVE.

Oct 9, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: AIRBAG INOPERATIVE.

Oct 9, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE.

Oct 9, 1996 Visibility

BACK WINDOW ON DRIVER'S SIDE INOPERATIVE.

Oct 4, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE BROKE.

Oct 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE.

Oct 4, 1996 Steering

TIE RODS WORN.

Oct 4, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP LEAK.

Oct 4, 1996 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILURE.

Oct 4, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE BROKE.

Oct 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE.

Oct 4, 1996 Steering

TIE RODS WORN.

Oct 4, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP LEAK.

Oct 4, 1996 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILURE.

Sep 20, 1996 Steering

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE STEERING WAS LOOSE, AS A RESULT, THE FRONT RIGHT TIE ROD HAD BROKE. *AK

Sep 20, 1996 Steering

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE STEERING WAS LOOSE, AS A RESULT, THE FRONT RIGHT TIE ROD HAD BROKE. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES OVERHEAT AND SMELL LIKE BURNING AND PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD, CONSUMER STATES THIS IS REFERRED TO AS PHANTOM VACUUM OBSTRUCTION, BRAKES STILL WORK, HOWEVER VEHICLE WILL ONLY ACCELERATE UP TO ABOUT 45 MPH. *SLC

Sep 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES OVERHEAT AND SMELL LIKE BURNING AND PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD, CONSUMER STATES THIS IS REFERRED TO AS PHANTOM VACUUM OBSTRUCTION, BRAKES STILL WORK, HOWEVER VEHICLE WILL ONLY ACCELERATE UP TO ABOUT 45 MPH. *SLC

Sep 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES OVERHEAT AND SMELL LIKE BURNING AND PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD, CONSUMER STATES THIS IS REFERRED TO AS PHANTOM VACUUM OBSTRUCTION, BRAKES STILL WORK, HOWEVER VEHICLE WILL ONLY ACCELERATE UP TO ABOUT 45 MPH. *SLC

Sep 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES OVERHEAT AND SMELL LIKE BURNING AND PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD, CONSUMER STATES THIS IS REFERRED TO AS PHANTOM VACUUM OBSTRUCTION, BRAKES STILL WORK, HOWEVER VEHICLE WILL ONLY ACCELERATE UP TO ABOUT 45 MPH. *SLC

Sep 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED CAR NEW, THE ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED , CALLED FORD, THERE IS A RECALL AND THE LETTER WAS SENT, CONSUMER DIDN'T RECEIVE LETTER . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Sep 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED CAR NEW, THE ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED , CALLED FORD, THERE IS A RECALL AND THE LETTER WAS SENT, CONSUMER DIDN'T RECEIVE LETTER . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Sep 5, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD BROKE THE PLASTIC TUBBING THAT CAUSED A LEAK , PURCHASED CAR USED . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Sep 5, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD BROKE THE PLASTIC TUBBING THAT CAUSED A LEAK , PURCHASED CAR USED . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, ALSO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BROKE. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Equipment

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, ALSO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BROKE. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, ALSO BROKEN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Equipment

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, ALSO BROKEN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, ALSO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BROKE. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Equipment

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, ALSO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BROKE. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, ALSO BROKEN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Equipment

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, ALSO BROKEN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 27, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

Aug 27, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

CLOGGED FUEL FILTER REPLACED.

Aug 27, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

Aug 27, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

CLOGGED FUEL FILTER REPLACED.

Aug 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Aug 23, 1996 Steering

OUTER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF.

Aug 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Aug 23, 1996 Steering

OUTER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF.

Aug 15, 1996 Suspension

FRONT SPRINGS THAT GO AROUND STRUTS SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING; CAUSED VEHICLE TO DROP DOWN ABOUT AN INCH ABOVE TIRES; CANNOT TURN VEHICLE, TIRES HIT WHEEL WELL.*AK

Aug 15, 1996 Tires

FRONT SPRINGS THAT GO AROUND STRUTS SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING; CAUSED VEHICLE TO DROP DOWN ABOUT AN INCH ABOVE TIRES; CANNOT TURN VEHICLE, TIRES HIT WHEEL WELL.*AK

Aug 15, 1996 Suspension

FRONT SPRINGS THAT GO AROUND STRUTS SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING; CAUSED VEHICLE TO DROP DOWN ABOUT AN INCH ABOVE TIRES; CANNOT TURN VEHICLE, TIRES HIT WHEEL WELL.*AK

Aug 15, 1996 Tires

FRONT SPRINGS THAT GO AROUND STRUTS SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING; CAUSED VEHICLE TO DROP DOWN ABOUT AN INCH ABOVE TIRES; CANNOT TURN VEHICLE, TIRES HIT WHEEL WELL.*AK

Aug 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TWO THOUSAND MILES.*AK

Aug 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TWO THOUSAND MILES.*AK

Aug 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Aug 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Aug 7, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. *AK TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND NEEDS REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 7, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. *AK TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND NEEDS REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 7, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. *AK TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND NEEDS REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 7, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. *AK TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND NEEDS REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 7, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. *AK TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND NEEDS REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 7, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. *AK TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND NEEDS REPLACED. *SLC

Jul 31, 1996 Steering

INNER TIE ROD SNAPPED/SHEARED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING.

Jul 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING, DUE TO FRONT ROTORS/PADS, AND REAR DRUMS.

Jul 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING, DUE TO FRONT ROTORS/PADS, AND REAR DRUMS.

Jul 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING, DUE TO FRONT ROTORS/PADS, AND REAR DRUMS.

Jul 31, 1996 Steering

INNER TIE ROD SNAPPED/SHEARED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING.

Jul 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING, DUE TO FRONT ROTORS/PADS, AND REAR DRUMS.

Jul 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING, DUE TO FRONT ROTORS/PADS, AND REAR DRUMS.

Jul 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING, DUE TO FRONT ROTORS/PADS, AND REAR DRUMS.

Jul 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *SD

Jul 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *SD

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN YOU APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES, REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN YOU APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES, REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN YOU APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES, REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN YOU APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES, REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. *AK

Jul 8, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN A CARPORT. ELECTRICAL RELATED IN THE UNDER DASH AREA. *AK

Jul 8, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN A CARPORT. ELECTRICAL RELATED IN THE UNDER DASH AREA. *AK

Jun 21, 1996 Structure

RECALL RELATED, 93V106000, STRUCTURE FRAMES AND MEMBERS RECALL, MOTOR WENT INTO THE HOOD, ACCLERATOR STUCK. *AK CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATOR STUCK AND SEEMED TO EXPLODE, CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY OFF AS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE SMALL PARTS AND ANTI-FREEZE IN A TRA...

Jun 21, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL RELATED, 93V106000, STRUCTURE FRAMES AND MEMBERS RECALL, MOTOR WENT INTO THE HOOD, ACCLERATOR STUCK. *AK CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATOR STUCK AND SEEMED TO EXPLODE, CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY OFF AS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE SMALL PARTS AND ANTI-FREEZE IN A TRA...

Jun 21, 1996 Structure

RECALL RELATED, 93V106000, STRUCTURE FRAMES AND MEMBERS RECALL, MOTOR WENT INTO THE HOOD, ACCLERATOR STUCK. *AK CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATOR STUCK AND SEEMED TO EXPLODE, CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY OFF AS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE SMALL PARTS AND ANTI-FREEZE IN A TRA...

Jun 21, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL RELATED, 93V106000, STRUCTURE FRAMES AND MEMBERS RECALL, MOTOR WENT INTO THE HOOD, ACCLERATOR STUCK. *AK CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATOR STUCK AND SEEMED TO EXPLODE, CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY OFF AS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE SMALL PARTS AND ANTI-FREEZE IN A TRA...

Jun 19, 1996 Power Train

ANYTIME YOU ACCELERATE, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 19, 1996 Power Train

ANYTIME YOU ACCELERATE, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 11, 1996 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING SLIGHT DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Jun 11, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

STRONG FUEL ODOR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, OCCURS ONLY IN SUMMER MONTHS WHEN TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 95 DEGREE F. *AK

Jun 11, 1996 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING SLIGHT DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Jun 11, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

STRONG FUEL ODOR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, OCCURS ONLY IN SUMMER MONTHS WHEN TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 95 DEGREE F. *AK

Jun 10, 1996 Structure

THE GRAY PLASTIC TRIM ON OUTSIDE DOOR BROKE OFF. *AK

Jun 10, 1996 Power Train

WHEN PROCEEDING FROM A STOP, VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND CLUNKED AND WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. *AK

Jun 10, 1996 Structure

THE GRAY PLASTIC TRIM ON OUTSIDE DOOR BROKE OFF. *AK

Jun 10, 1996 Power Train

WHEN PROCEEDING FROM A STOP, VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND CLUNKED AND WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. *AK

Jun 5, 1996 Steering

STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING AND LOST ITS POWER ONLY ON LONG RIDES. *AK

Jun 5, 1996 Steering

STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING AND LOST ITS POWER ONLY ON LONG RIDES. *AK

Jun 2, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT FAILED. *DH

Jun 2, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT FAILED. *DH

May 31, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET THAT HOLDS THE ANTI FREEZE IS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

May 31, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET THAT HOLDS THE ANTI FREEZE IS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

May 13, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES TO 2000 RPMS FROM 900 RPMS WHEN SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL OR PARK. *AK

May 13, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES TO 2000 RPMS FROM 900 RPMS WHEN SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL OR PARK. *AK

May 6, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELL A VERY BAG BURNING, SMELL IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 6, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELL A VERY BAG BURNING, SMELL IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION WIRES CORRODED, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STARTING. *SD

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION WIRES CORRODED, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STARTING. *SD

Apr 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSED BY THE IGNITION SWITCH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSED BY THE IGNITION SWITCH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 24, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR, WHEN DRIVING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENS. *AK

Apr 24, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR, WHEN DRIVING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENS. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Electrical System

AFTER TAKEN THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, VEHICLE STAYS STARTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Steering

RIGHT INNER TIE ROD SHAFT BROKE. *DSH

Apr 23, 1996 Electrical System

AFTER TAKEN THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, VEHICLE STAYS STARTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Steering

RIGHT INNER TIE ROD SHAFT BROKE. *DSH

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR COMPARTMENT AND INTER-STURCTURE, UNDER THE DASH FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR COMPARTMENT AND INTER-STURCTURE, UNDER THE DASH FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Seat Belts

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS, THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; SOMETIMES AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT COME BACK TO NORMAL POSITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Seat Belts

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS, THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; SOMETIMES AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT COME BACK TO NORMAL POSITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 12, 1996 Steering

DRIVER EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Apr 12, 1996 Steering

DRIVER EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Apr 2, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

UPON PLACING INTO REVERSE GEAR, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED, THEN SHOT OUT, HITTING VEHICLE IN REAR. *AK

Apr 2, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

UPON PLACING INTO REVERSE GEAR, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED, THEN SHOT OUT, HITTING VEHICLE IN REAR. *AK

Apr 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THERE WAS A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND CAUSED THE CAR TO BE TOTALED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THERE WAS A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND CAUSED THE CAR TO BE TOTALED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Electrical System

ENGINE; WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Electrical System

ENGINE; WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Electrical System

ENGINE; WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Electrical System

ENGINE; WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES. *AK

Mar 22, 1996 Suspension

RIGHT SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION. *SD

Mar 22, 1996 Steering

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. *SD

Mar 22, 1996 Suspension

RIGHT SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION. *SD

Mar 22, 1996 Steering

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. *SD

Mar 20, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

DURING IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 20, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

DURING IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED CAR NEW THREE TIMES, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS THREE TIMES AND ON THE FOURTH TIME THEY WERE TURNED. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED CAR NEW THREE TIMES, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS THREE TIMES AND ON THE FOURTH TIME THEY WERE TURNED. *AK

Mar 14, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION; FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. *AK

Mar 14, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION; FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Structure

RECALL RELATED 93V106002, 3.0 LITER ENGINE, RECALL INVOLVED 3.8 LITER, SUB-FRAME MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Structure

RECALL RELATED 93V106002, 3.0 LITER ENGINE, RECALL INVOLVED 3.8 LITER, SUB-FRAME MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Structure

RECALL RELATED 93V106002, 3.0 LITER ENGINE, RECALL INVOLVED 3.8 LITER, SUB-FRAME MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Structure

RECALL RELATED 93V106002, 3.0 LITER ENGINE, RECALL INVOLVED 3.8 LITER, SUB-FRAME MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Feb 16, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT BOLT/BRACKET BROKE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. *DSH

Feb 16, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT BOLT/BRACKET BROKE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. *DSH

Feb 9, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING ALL THE SYSTEMS IN THE CAR LOCKED UP AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD STEERED OFF INTERSTATE AND FIRE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Electrical System

WITHOUT HAVING A KEY YOU CAN START THE CAR . TT

Feb 9, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING ALL THE SYSTEMS IN THE CAR LOCKED UP AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD STEERED OFF INTERSTATE AND FIRE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TT

Feb 9, 1996 Electrical System

WITHOUT HAVING A KEY YOU CAN START THE CAR . TT

Feb 8, 1996 Structure

DOORS DON'T CLOSE TIGHT, LEAKS.

Feb 8, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING LEAKED.

Feb 8, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP BROKE.

Feb 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE. TT

Feb 8, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE HESITATES IN OVERDRIVE AT 55 TO 65 MPH.

Feb 8, 1996 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT, ANOTHER WENT FLAT ( 2ND VEHICLE ON 501361). TT

Feb 8, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING LOSS OF HEARING. *SD

Feb 8, 1996 Structure

DOORS DON'T CLOSE TIGHT, LEAKS.

Feb 8, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING LEAKED.

Feb 8, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP BROKE.

Feb 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE. TT

Feb 8, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE HESITATES IN OVERDRIVE AT 55 TO 65 MPH.

Feb 8, 1996 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT, ANOTHER WENT FLAT ( 2ND VEHICLE ON 501361). TT

Feb 8, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING LOSS OF HEARING. *SD

Jan 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT IMPACT, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOST. TT

Jan 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. *SD

Jan 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT IMPACT, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOST. TT

Jan 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. *SD

Jan 25, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING TURNING MANEUVERS TRANSMISSION SHIFTED NOISE IN FRONT END SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE MOUNTS FALLING OFF. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING TURNING MANEUVERS TRANSMISSION SHIFTED NOISE IN FRONT END SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE MOUNTS FALLING OFF. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING TURNING MANEUVERS TRANSMISSION SHIFTED NOISE IN FRONT END SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE MOUNTS FALLING OFF. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING TURNING MANEUVERS TRANSMISSION SHIFTED NOISE IN FRONT END SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE MOUNTS FALLING OFF. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Unknown Or Other Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Unknown Or Other Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Unknown Or Other Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Unknown Or Other Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Jan 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES STICK OR COME OUT WITH NO WARNING,THIS PROBLEM MIGHT BE CAUSED BY THE ABS SYSTEM.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES STICK OR COME OUT WITH NO WARNING,THIS PROBLEM MIGHT BE CAUSED BY THE ABS SYSTEM.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HEARD A LOUD POP AND REAR WINDOW SHATTERED COMPLETELY. PLEASE DESCIRBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HEARD A LOUD POP AND REAR WINDOW SHATTERED COMPLETELY. PLEASE DESCIRBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 19, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CENTER OF THE DRIVERS AIRBAG WAS MELTED TO THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL SO WHEN IT DEPLOYED THE TOP HALF ONLY CAME OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 19, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CENTER OF THE DRIVERS AIRBAG WAS MELTED TO THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL SO WHEN IT DEPLOYED THE TOP HALF ONLY CAME OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS STOPPED DEAD CENTER OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS VISION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS STOPPED DEAD CENTER OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS VISION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 18, 1995 Unknown Or Other

PANEL BORDERING/COVERING SPEEDOMETER IS LOOSE, AND CAN'T BE TIGHTENED. *DSH

Dec 18, 1995 Unknown Or Other

PANEL BORDERING/COVERING SPEEDOMETER IS LOOSE, AND CAN'T BE TIGHTENED. *DSH

Dec 13, 1995 Electrical System

COMPUTER PROCESSOR IN VEHICLE HAS FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. TT

Dec 13, 1995 Power Train

POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE TRANSMISSION HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. TT

Dec 13, 1995 Electrical System

COMPUTER PROCESSOR IN VEHICLE HAS FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. TT

Dec 13, 1995 Power Train

POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE TRANSMISSION HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING, LOST ENGINE POWER; DIFFICULT STEERING/BRAKING; LOW SPEED; WIRE THAT SUPPLIES POWER TO EEC/FUEL PUMP BROKE. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, LOST ENGINE POWER; DIFFICULT STEERING/BRAKING; LOW SPEED; WIRE THAT SUPPLIES POWER TO EEC/FUEL PUMP BROKE. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, LOST ENGINE POWER; DIFFICULT STEERING/BRAKING; LOW SPEED; WIRE THAT SUPPLIES POWER TO EEC/FUEL PUMP BROKE. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, LOST ENGINE POWER; DIFFICULT STEERING/BRAKING; LOW SPEED; WIRE THAT SUPPLIES POWER TO EEC/FUEL PUMP BROKE. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING, LOST ENGINE POWER; DIFFICULT STEERING/BRAKING; LOW SPEED; WIRE THAT SUPPLIES POWER TO EEC/FUEL PUMP BROKE. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, LOST ENGINE POWER; DIFFICULT STEERING/BRAKING; LOW SPEED; WIRE THAT SUPPLIES POWER TO EEC/FUEL PUMP BROKE. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, LOST ENGINE POWER; DIFFICULT STEERING/BRAKING; LOW SPEED; WIRE THAT SUPPLIES POWER TO EEC/FUEL PUMP BROKE. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, LOST ENGINE POWER; DIFFICULT STEERING/BRAKING; LOW SPEED; WIRE THAT SUPPLIES POWER TO EEC/FUEL PUMP BROKE. TT

Dec 1, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK . TT

Dec 1, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK . TT

Nov 29, 1995 Structure

THE POWER DOOR LOCK BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT HAS MALFUNCTIONED. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Structure

THE POWER DOOR LOCK BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT HAS MALFUNCTIONED. TT

Nov 27, 1995 Structure

VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC TRIM PANEL SEPARATION DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE AND IS RUSTING.THE REAR HATCH BACK WINDOW IS LEAKING. TT *JB

Nov 27, 1995 Visibility

VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC TRIM PANEL SEPARATION DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE AND IS RUSTING.THE REAR HATCH BACK WINDOW IS LEAKING. TT *JB

Nov 27, 1995 Visibility

VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC TRIM PANEL SEPARATION DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE AND IS RUSTING.THE REAR HATCH BACK WINDOW IS LEAKING. TT

Nov 27, 1995 Structure

VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC TRIM PANEL SEPARATION DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE AND IS RUSTING.THE REAR HATCH BACK WINDOW IS LEAKING. TT *JB

Nov 27, 1995 Visibility

VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC TRIM PANEL SEPARATION DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE AND IS RUSTING.THE REAR HATCH BACK WINDOW IS LEAKING. TT *JB

Nov 27, 1995 Visibility

VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC TRIM PANEL SEPARATION DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE AND IS RUSTING.THE REAR HATCH BACK WINDOW IS LEAKING. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

PURCHASE STATION WAGON NEW THERE IS BAD GAS FUMES IN THE CAR WHEN PEOPLE IN THE CAR THEY GET SICK . TT

Nov 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

PURCHASE STATION WAGON NEW THERE IS BAD GAS FUMES IN THE CAR WHEN PEOPLE IN THE CAR THEY GET SICK . TT

Nov 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CAR SLOWING TO A STOP THE CAR ACCELERATE SOMETIMES . TT

Nov 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CAR SLOWING TO A STOP THE CAR ACCELERATE SOMETIMES . TT

Nov 9, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TO REPLACE SPLIT BY PASS HOSE BECAUSE ENGINE STARTED TO SMOKE. TT

Nov 9, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TO REPLACE SPLIT BY PASS HOSE BECAUSE ENGINE STARTED TO SMOKE. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER INTERMITTENT AND WASHER SWITCH HAS GONE BAD THREE TIMES. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER INTERMITTENT AND WASHER SWITCH HAS GONE BAD THREE TIMES. TT

Oct 27, 1995 Structure

THE BUMPER IS COMING OFF. TT

Oct 27, 1995 Structure

THE BUMPER IS COMING OFF. TT

Oct 23, 1995 Power Train

AUTO POPPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE CONSUMER WAS CHECKING IT AND RAN HER OVER. TT

Oct 23, 1995 Power Train

AUTO POPPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE CONSUMER WAS CHECKING IT AND RAN HER OVER. TT

Oct 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DURING HEAD ON COLLISION DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *SLC

Oct 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DURING HEAD ON COLLISION DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *SLC

Oct 11, 1995 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR USED THE GEAR ASSEMBLY SHATTERED . TT

Oct 11, 1995 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR USED THE GEAR ASSEMBLY SHATTERED . TT

Oct 4, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH AND ABOVE. TT CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE VIBRATES MUCH WORSE AS THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE PROBLEM WILL START SOONER AT SLOWER SPEEDS IF DRIVING ON ROUGHER ROADS, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO TIRE MISALIGNED, REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, VIBRATION ON FRONT E...

Oct 4, 1995 Tires

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH AND ABOVE. TT CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE VIBRATES MUCH WORSE AS THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE PROBLEM WILL START SOONER AT SLOWER SPEEDS IF DRIVING ON ROUGHER ROADS, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO TIRE MISALIGNED, REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, VIBRATION ON FRONT E...

Oct 4, 1995 Structure

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH AND ABOVE. TT CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE VIBRATES MUCH WORSE AS THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE PROBLEM WILL START SOONER AT SLOWER SPEEDS IF DRIVING ON ROUGHER ROADS, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO TIRE MISALIGNED, REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, VIBRATION ON FRONT E...

Oct 4, 1995 Equipment

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH AND ABOVE. TT CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE VIBRATES MUCH WORSE AS THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE PROBLEM WILL START SOONER AT SLOWER SPEEDS IF DRIVING ON ROUGHER ROADS, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO TIRE MISALIGNED, REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, VIBRATION ON FRONT E...

Oct 4, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH AND ABOVE. TT CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE VIBRATES MUCH WORSE AS THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE PROBLEM WILL START SOONER AT SLOWER SPEEDS IF DRIVING ON ROUGHER ROADS, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO TIRE MISALIGNED, REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, VIBRATION ON FRONT E...

Oct 4, 1995 Tires

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH AND ABOVE. TT CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE VIBRATES MUCH WORSE AS THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE PROBLEM WILL START SOONER AT SLOWER SPEEDS IF DRIVING ON ROUGHER ROADS, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO TIRE MISALIGNED, REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, VIBRATION ON FRONT E...

Oct 4, 1995 Structure

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH AND ABOVE. TT CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE VIBRATES MUCH WORSE AS THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE PROBLEM WILL START SOONER AT SLOWER SPEEDS IF DRIVING ON ROUGHER ROADS, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO TIRE MISALIGNED, REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, VIBRATION ON FRONT E...

Oct 4, 1995 Equipment

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH AND ABOVE. TT CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE VIBRATES MUCH WORSE AS THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE PROBLEM WILL START SOONER AT SLOWER SPEEDS IF DRIVING ON ROUGHER ROADS, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO TIRE MISALIGNED, REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, VIBRATION ON FRONT E...

Sep 26, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT IMPACT 3:00 POSITION, AT A LOW SPEED 3 MPH, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, THROTTLE WAS STUCK. TT

Sep 26, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT IMPACT 3:00 POSITION, AT A LOW SPEED 3 MPH, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, THROTTLE WAS STUCK. TT

Sep 25, 1995 Electrical System Fire

THE FAULTY ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNT TO THE GROUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Sep 25, 1995 Electrical System Fire

THE FAULTY ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNT TO THE GROUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Sep 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTOR WAS REPLACED AT 29,000 MILES . TT

Sep 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTOR WAS REPLACED AT 29,000 MILES . TT

Sep 14, 1995 Structure

THE FIRST TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE BUMPER FLEW OFF. TT CONSUMER STATES HE IS SELLING VEHICLE. *SLC

Sep 14, 1995 Structure

THE FIRST TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE BUMPER FLEW OFF. TT CONSUMER STATES HE IS SELLING VEHICLE. *SLC

Sep 7, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

DRIVING AUTO WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED COMPLETELY UP. TT

Sep 7, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

DRIVING AUTO WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED COMPLETELY UP. TT

Sep 1, 1995 Visibility

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF . *AK

Sep 1, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; WHEN ENGAGED ON SLIGHT ENCLINE, TRANSIMISSION POPS OUT OF GEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 1, 1995 Visibility

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF . *AK

Sep 1, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; WHEN ENGAGED ON SLIGHT ENCLINE, TRANSIMISSION POPS OUT OF GEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 29, 1995 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF, DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF, DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. TT

Aug 24, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. KT

Aug 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, ABS PUMPS KICKS IN WHEN DRIVING CAUSE STICKING WHILE DRIVING HAVE TO PULL BRAKE PEDAL UP. TT

Aug 24, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. KT

Aug 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, ABS PUMPS KICKS IN WHEN DRIVING CAUSE STICKING WHILE DRIVING HAVE TO PULL BRAKE PEDAL UP. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, THEY HAVE BROKEN TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, THEY HAVE BROKEN TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. TT

Aug 8, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25 MPH. TT

Aug 8, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25 MPH. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

STARTER REPLACED TWICE DUE TO VEHICLE NOT STARTING.

Jul 31, 1995 Power Train

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED TWICE DUE TO THUMPING/GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING.

Jul 31, 1995 Power Train

CLUTCH FAILED, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM CHANGING GEARS.

Jul 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAP SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CABLE HARNESS LOOSENED AND WRAPPED AROUND STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING BRAKES TO FADE/STEERING DIFFICULTY. *SKD

Jul 31, 1995 Equipment

POWER ANTENNA MAST REPLACED DUE TO MALFUNCTION, ALSO ANTENNA GRINDS WHEN ACTIVATED.

Jul 31, 1995 Steering

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL.

Jul 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL SENDING UNIT FAILED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.

Jul 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOUD SQUEAK COMING FROM UNDER ENGINE AREA.

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO SQUEAK.

Jul 31, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL MODULE REPLACED DUE TO A/C NOT REMAINING COOL AFTER 15 MINUTES OF USE.

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR REPLACED.

Jul 31, 1995 Structure

BACK DOOR SEALS REPLACED DUE TO WATER LEAKING INSIDE OF VEHICLE.

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

STARTER REPLACED TWICE DUE TO VEHICLE NOT STARTING.

Jul 31, 1995 Power Train

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED TWICE DUE TO THUMPING/GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING.

Jul 31, 1995 Power Train

CLUTCH FAILED, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM CHANGING GEARS.

Jul 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAP SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CABLE HARNESS LOOSENED AND WRAPPED AROUND STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING BRAKES TO FADE/STEERING DIFFICULTY. *SKD

Jul 31, 1995 Equipment

POWER ANTENNA MAST REPLACED DUE TO MALFUNCTION, ALSO ANTENNA GRINDS WHEN ACTIVATED.

Jul 31, 1995 Steering

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL.

Jul 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL SENDING UNIT FAILED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.

Jul 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOUD SQUEAK COMING FROM UNDER ENGINE AREA.

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO SQUEAK.

Jul 31, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL MODULE REPLACED DUE TO A/C NOT REMAINING COOL AFTER 15 MINUTES OF USE.

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR REPLACED.

Jul 31, 1995 Structure

BACK DOOR SEALS REPLACED DUE TO WATER LEAKING INSIDE OF VEHICLE.

Jul 28, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE WHILE ON AN INCLINE. *AK

Jul 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS.

Jul 28, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE WHILE ON AN INCLINE. *AK

Jul 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS.

Jul 26, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD BROKE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT BETWEEN TWO OTHER CARS.

Jul 26, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD BROKE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT BETWEEN TWO OTHER CARS.

Jul 24, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT BROKE RIPPED OUT THE AIR CONDITIONER. TT

Jul 24, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT BROKE RIPPED OUT THE AIR CONDITIONER. TT

Jul 20, 1995 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 20, 1995 Equipment

VEHICLE OWNER JACKED UP VEHICLE USING THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS, AND THE JACK PUT A HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. TT

Jul 20, 1995 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 20, 1995 Equipment

VEHICLE OWNER JACKED UP VEHICLE USING THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS, AND THE JACK PUT A HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING SIDE AND FRONT END IMPACT; HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, ENDED UP HITTING ROAD SIGN AND AN EMBANKMENT. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING SIDE AND FRONT END IMPACT; HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, ENDED UP HITTING ROAD SIGN AND AN EMBANKMENT. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING SIDE AND FRONT END IMPACT; HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, ENDED UP HITTING ROAD SIGN AND AN EMBANKMENT. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING SIDE AND FRONT END IMPACT; HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, ENDED UP HITTING ROAD SIGN AND AN EMBANKMENT. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, FLOATING CALIPERS WERE BINDING, NEEDED OVERHAUL OF REAR BRAKES. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, FLOATING CALIPERS WERE BINDING, NEEDED OVERHAUL OF REAR BRAKES. TT

Jul 13, 1995 Electrical System

HAVING PROBLEMS WITH REPLACING STARTERS- COMPRESSOR GONE BAD. *AK

Jul 13, 1995 Electrical System

HAVING PROBLEMS WITH REPLACING STARTERS- COMPRESSOR GONE BAD. *AK

Jul 11, 1995 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION AT 30,000 MILES BEEN HAVING PROBLEM BUT NEED TRANSMISSION REPLACED. *AK

Jul 11, 1995 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION AT 30,000 MILES BEEN HAVING PROBLEM BUT NEED TRANSMISSION REPLACED. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS. TT

Jul 10, 1995 Steering

REPLACED WORN TIE ROD IN. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AFTER 72,000 MILES . *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS. TT

Jul 10, 1995 Steering

REPLACED WORN TIE ROD IN. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AFTER 72,000 MILES . *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Jul 4, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATION.

Jul 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Jul 4, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, ALLOWING FREE MOVEMENT OF ENGINE. *AW

Jul 4, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATION.

Jul 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Jul 4, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, ALLOWING FREE MOVEMENT OF ENGINE. *AW

Jul 3, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE CRACKED, CAUSING LEAK. *SD

Jul 3, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE CRACKED, CAUSING LEAK. *SD

Jun 29, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. TT

Jun 29, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS ALL OVER THE CAR HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE CAR HAS ABS SYSTEM. THE ROTORS HAVE ALL BEEN WARPED. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKE BOOSTER. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES LOCK UP, RESULTING IN FAILURE TO RELEASE WHEN APPLIED ON HIGHWAY. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED PADS. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED ROTORS. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS ALL OVER THE CAR HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE CAR HAS ABS SYSTEM. THE ROTORS HAVE ALL BEEN WARPED. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKE BOOSTER. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES LOCK UP, RESULTING IN FAILURE TO RELEASE WHEN APPLIED ON HIGHWAY. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED PADS. *AK

Jun 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED ROTORS. *AK

Jun 19, 1995 Seats Crash

IN A REAR COLLISION THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Seats Crash

IN A REAR COLLISION THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. TT

Jun 16, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FILLING THE GASOLINE TANK DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO START VEHICLE DUE TO FUEL PUMP ASSEBLY BECOMING BARE AND WAS SHORTING OUT AGAINST FUEL TANK WALL. *AK

Jun 16, 1995 Equipment

PLACE SEVERAL PIECES OF PLYWOOD ON ROOF OF STATION-AND WHILE DRIVING ON COUNTRY RD THE CLIPS SNAPPED. TT

Jun 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE TO BE CHANGED EVERY 15,000 MILES, CAR VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

Jun 16, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED OIL FILTER. *AK

Jun 16, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FILLING THE GASOLINE TANK DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO START VEHICLE DUE TO FUEL PUMP ASSEBLY BECOMING BARE AND WAS SHORTING OUT AGAINST FUEL TANK WALL. *AK

Jun 16, 1995 Equipment

PLACE SEVERAL PIECES OF PLYWOOD ON ROOF OF STATION-AND WHILE DRIVING ON COUNTRY RD THE CLIPS SNAPPED. TT

Jun 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE TO BE CHANGED EVERY 15,000 MILES, CAR VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

Jun 16, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED OIL FILTER. *AK

May 30, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG FAILURE DURING ACCIDENT . TT

May 30, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG FAILURE DURING ACCIDENT . TT

May 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT INSIDE CALIPER LOCK UP. TT

May 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT INSIDE CALIPER LOCK UP. TT

May 22, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEARD A CLINKING NOISE AND ENGINE FELL OUT. PLEASE EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT

May 22, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEARD A CLINKING NOISE AND ENGINE FELL OUT. PLEASE EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT

May 18, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS SHEARED OFF, LEAVING ENGINE LOOSE. TT

May 18, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS SHEARED OFF, LEAVING ENGINE LOOSE. TT

May 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, ABS DOES NOT PULSATE AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO. *DSH

May 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, ABS DOES NOT PULSATE AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO. *DSH

Apr 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. *TW

Apr 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO DISLOCATE AND HIT HOOD, AFTER RECALL. *TW

Apr 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. *TW

Apr 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO DISLOCATE AND HIT HOOD, AFTER RECALL. *TW

Apr 26, 1995 Suspension

WELDS ON SWAY BAR BRACKET WHERE ATTACHED TO STRUT TUBE FAILED. *SKD

Apr 26, 1995 Suspension

WELDS ON SWAY BAR BRACKET WHERE ATTACHED TO STRUT TUBE FAILED. *SKD

Apr 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AW

Apr 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AW

Apr 12, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT FASTEN, DUE TO THE SPRING BROKEN. TT

Apr 12, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT FASTEN, DUE TO THE SPRING BROKEN. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Power Train

NOISE IN VEHICLE UNCERTAIN IF ITS THE STEERING OR TRANSMISSION. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Steering

NOISE IN VEHICLE UNCERTAIN IF ITS THE STEERING OR TRANSMISSION. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN AN INJURY AND IN THE DEATH OF A 8-MONTH OLD FETUS. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK DURING HEAD-ON COLLISION. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Power Train

NOISE IN VEHICLE UNCERTAIN IF ITS THE STEERING OR TRANSMISSION. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Steering

NOISE IN VEHICLE UNCERTAIN IF ITS THE STEERING OR TRANSMISSION. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN AN INJURY AND IN THE DEATH OF A 8-MONTH OLD FETUS. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK DURING HEAD-ON COLLISION. TT

Mar 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAULTY ABS MODULE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS TOUCHED IT IMMEDIATELY STOPS. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Mar 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAULTY ABS MODULE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS TOUCHED IT IMMEDIATELY STOPS. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Mar 20, 1995 Power Train

AUTO-TRANSMISSION W/PLANATARY SYSTEM FAILED COMPLETELY. NO ADJUSTMENTS, ONLY NEW TRANSMISSION COULD RESOLVE PROBLEM. TT

Mar 20, 1995 Power Train

AUTO-TRANSMISSION W/PLANATARY SYSTEM FAILED COMPLETELY. NO ADJUSTMENTS, ONLY NEW TRANSMISSION COULD RESOLVE PROBLEM. TT

Mar 16, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND CONNECTOR FAILED DUE TO A MELTED PIECE OF PLASTIC, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER ON/OFF WHEN VEHICLE GETS UP TO ABOUT 50 MPH. *AK

Mar 16, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND CONNECTOR FAILED DUE TO A MELTED PIECE OF PLASTIC, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER ON/OFF WHEN VEHICLE GETS UP TO ABOUT 50 MPH. *AK

Mar 15, 1995 Suspension

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT FAILURE, HAVE REPLACED TWICE SINCE 1992. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Suspension

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT FAILURE, HAVE REPLACED TWICE SINCE 1992. TT

Mar 6, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS 1 TO 2 INCHES OF FREE PLAY, WITH CONSTANT WANDERING. FORD DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DETECT CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 6, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS 1 TO 2 INCHES OF FREE PLAY, WITH CONSTANT WANDERING. FORD DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DETECT CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 3, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. *SKD

Mar 3, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. *SKD

Feb 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. (FLORIDA STATE POLICE REPORT) *SKD

Feb 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. (FLORIDA STATE POLICE REPORT) *SKD

Feb 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE, EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS. TT

Feb 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WERE GRINDING, HAD TO HAVE BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED THREE TIMES. PADS WEAR PREMATURELY. TT

Feb 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE, EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS. TT

Feb 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WERE GRINDING, HAD TO HAVE BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED THREE TIMES. PADS WEAR PREMATURELY. TT

Feb 13, 1995 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS HAVE FAILED, HAD RECALLS DONE BUT PROBLEM REOCCURED. TT

Feb 13, 1995 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS HAVE FAILED, HAD RECALLS DONE BUT PROBLEM REOCCURED. TT

Feb 10, 1995 Electrical System Fire

INNER LEFT SIDE OF FUSE BLOCK SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Feb 10, 1995 Electrical System Fire

INNER LEFT SIDE OF FUSE BLOCK SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Feb 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED/REPLACED TWICE.

Feb 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED/REPLACED TWICE.

Feb 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED/REPLACED TWICE. *SKD

Feb 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED/REPLACED TWICE.

Feb 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED/REPLACED TWICE.

Feb 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED/REPLACED TWICE. *SKD

Jan 27, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS VERY HIGH IDLE AND DOES NOT DECELERATE QUICKLY. TT

Jan 27, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS VERY HIGH IDLE AND DOES NOT DECELERATE QUICKLY. TT

Jan 24, 1995 Visibility

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEMS. *AW

Jan 24, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jan 24, 1995 Visibility

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEMS. *AW

Jan 24, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jan 18, 1995 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT OF SWITCH. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT OF SWITCH. TT

Jan 11, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 35 MPH DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jan 11, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 35 MPH DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jan 6, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE ON ROAD HARD TO FIND HORN BUTTON. TT

Jan 6, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE ON ROAD HARD TO FIND HORN BUTTON. TT

Jan 4, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT REPLACED. *SD

Jan 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED POWER BRAKE CHECK VALVE DUE TO BRAKE PEDAL HARDNESS. *SD

Jan 4, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

T.P.S. REPLACED DUE TO STALLING. *SD

Jan 4, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED DUE TO LEAK. *SD

Jan 4, 1995 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR FAILED. *SD

Jan 4, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT REPLACED. *SD

Jan 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED POWER BRAKE CHECK VALVE DUE TO BRAKE PEDAL HARDNESS. *SD

Jan 4, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

T.P.S. REPLACED DUE TO STALLING. *SD

Jan 4, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED DUE TO LEAK. *SD

Jan 4, 1995 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR FAILED. *SD