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Sep 12, 2014 Steering 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT'S HANDS BECAME STUCK TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOTICED A DARK YELLOW GLUE OR PASTE LIKE SUBSTANCE COMING OUT OF THE SEAMS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Sep 12, 2014 Steering 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT'S HANDS BECAME STUCK TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOTICED A DARK YELLOW GLUE OR PASTE LIKE SUBSTANCE COMING OUT OF THE SEAMS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Aug 26, 2013 Exterior Lighting 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD SURPASSED THE STATUE OF LIMITATIONS...

Aug 26, 2013 Exterior Lighting 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD SURPASSED THE STATUE OF LIMITATIONS...

Nov 6, 2012 Exterior Lighting 160,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. FIDDLED DESPERATELY WITH THE ON/OFF SWITCH & GOT THEM TO COME BACK ON. WENT OUT SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE NEXT 30 MINUTES ... DISCOVERED TURNING OFF AND BACK ON FIXED. SUSPECTED IT HAD TO DO WITH THE HEAT. OVER THE TWO MONTH, RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINU...

Nov 6, 2012 Exterior Lighting 160,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. FIDDLED DESPERATELY WITH THE ON/OFF SWITCH & GOT THEM TO COME BACK ON. WENT OUT SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE NEXT 30 MINUTES ... DISCOVERED TURNING OFF AND BACK ON FIXED. SUSPECTED IT HAD TO DO WITH THE HEAT. OVER THE TWO MONTH, RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINU...

Nov 6, 2012 Exterior Lighting 160,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. FIDDLED DESPERATELY WITH THE ON/OFF SWITCH & GOT THEM TO COME BACK ON. WENT OUT SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE NEXT 30 MINUTES ... DISCOVERED TURNING OFF AND BACK ON FIXED. SUSPECTED IT HAD TO DO WITH THE HEAT. OVER THE TWO MONTH, RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINU...

Nov 6, 2012 Exterior Lighting 160,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. FIDDLED DESPERATELY WITH THE ON/OFF SWITCH & GOT THEM TO COME BACK ON. WENT OUT SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE NEXT 30 MINUTES ... DISCOVERED TURNING OFF AND BACK ON FIXED. SUSPECTED IT HAD TO DO WITH THE HEAT. OVER THE TWO MONTH, RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINU...

Dec 8, 2010 Structure 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE FRAME ON THE VEHICLE FRACTURED AND COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING HIM TO TEMPORARILY LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ...

Dec 8, 2010 Structure 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE FRAME ON THE VEHICLE FRACTURED AND COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING HIM TO TEMPORARILY LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ...

Mar 1, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 162,036 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT A WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE THEN TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS THE TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE WHERE HE NOTIFIED A LOCAL MECHANIC WH...

Mar 1, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 162,036 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT A WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE THEN TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS THE TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE WHERE HE NOTIFIED A LOCAL MECHANIC WH...

Nov 28, 2008 Unknown Or Other Crash 119,000 mi

I PULL IN THE DRIVEWAY IN MY 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I PULLED THE CAR IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE TO SEE HOW I COULD SHUT IT OFF. THE ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. AS IT WAS BUILDING RPM'S SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER NEATH THE CAR AND THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE. I GOT OUT OF M...

Nov 28, 2008 Unknown Or Other Crash 119,000 mi

I PULL IN THE DRIVEWAY IN MY 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I PULLED THE CAR IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE TO SEE HOW I COULD SHUT IT OFF. THE ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. AS IT WAS BUILDING RPM'S SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER NEATH THE CAR AND THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE. I GOT OUT OF M...

Oct 3, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THROUGH THE TOLL PLAZA, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT EXITED OFF THE INTERSTATE AND APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT THIRTY SECONDS LATER. SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Oct 3, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THROUGH THE TOLL PLAZA, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT EXITED OFF THE INTERSTATE AND APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT THIRTY SECONDS LATER. SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jul 29, 2008 Electrical System 59,630 mi

I BOUGHT MY 1993 FORD TAURUS 3 MONTHS AGO..IT HAS 59K ON IT...ONE WEEK AFTER BUYING IT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON..WHEN I APPROACHED THE DEALERSHIP THERE COMMENT WAS.."WELL THINGS GO WRONG DAILY WITH USED CARS..I DRIVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES THEN THE LIGHT WILL COME ON. I HAVE CHANGED ALL THE ...

Jul 29, 2008 Electrical System 59,630 mi

I BOUGHT MY 1993 FORD TAURUS 3 MONTHS AGO..IT HAS 59K ON IT...ONE WEEK AFTER BUYING IT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON..WHEN I APPROACHED THE DEALERSHIP THERE COMMENT WAS.."WELL THINGS GO WRONG DAILY WITH USED CARS..I DRIVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES THEN THE LIGHT WILL COME ON. I HAVE CHANGED ALL THE ...

Jul 9, 2008 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS AND STRUTS FAILED AND THE SWAY BAR WAS DAMAGED. PRIOR TO THIS INFORMATION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END WAS LOWER THAN NORMAL. THE VEHICLE HA...

Jul 9, 2008 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS AND STRUTS FAILED AND THE SWAY BAR WAS DAMAGED. PRIOR TO THIS INFORMATION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END WAS LOWER THAN NORMAL. THE VEHICLE HA...

Jun 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,988 mi

THERE ARE ALOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 42,988 mi

THERE ARE ALOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,988 mi

THERE ARE ALOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Electrical System 42,988 mi

THERE ARE ALOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Power Train 42,988 mi

THERE ARE ALOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,988 mi

THERE ARE ALOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 42,988 mi

THERE ARE ALOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,988 mi

THERE ARE ALOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Electrical System 42,988 mi

THERE ARE ALOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Power Train 42,988 mi

THERE ARE ALOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME. *TR

May 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,963 mi

THE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE COMES INSIDE MY CAR...MAKING IT HOTTER ON THE INSIDE THAN OUTSIDE..DRIVING IT YESTERDAY THE A/C FAN FROZE UP CAUSING IT TO SMOKE AND WAS UNDRIVABLE. JUST HAD IT IN FOR A MAJOR TUNE UP A WEEK AGO YET STILL THIS PROBLEMS OCCURS.. *TR

May 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,963 mi

THE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE COMES INSIDE MY CAR...MAKING IT HOTTER ON THE INSIDE THAN OUTSIDE..DRIVING IT YESTERDAY THE A/C FAN FROZE UP CAUSING IT TO SMOKE AND WAS UNDRIVABLE. JUST HAD IT IN FOR A MAJOR TUNE UP A WEEK AGO YET STILL THIS PROBLEMS OCCURS.. *TR

Apr 26, 2008 Suspension 96,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE RIGHT SIDE SPRING BROKE. I PARKED THE CAR AND IN ABOUT TWO MONTHS I REPLACED THE WHOLE STRUT . WHEN I WAS DONE I TOOK IT FOR A RIDE AND WENT ABOUT TWO BLOCKS AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SPRING BROKE. *TR

Apr 26, 2008 Suspension 96,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE RIGHT SIDE SPRING BROKE. I PARKED THE CAR AND IN ABOUT TWO MONTHS I REPLACED THE WHOLE STRUT . WHEN I WAS DONE I TOOK IT FOR A RIDE AND WENT ABOUT TWO BLOCKS AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SPRING BROKE. *TR

Jan 16, 2008 Suspension 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE FRONT SUSPENSION FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V094000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT...

Jan 16, 2008 Suspension 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE FRONT SUSPENSION FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V094000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT...

Jan 8, 2008 Structure 113,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE SUBFRAME OF THE REAR CORNERS FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING TO LOCK AND NEARLY RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V323000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS) IN 1999. THE VEHIC...

Jan 8, 2008 Structure 113,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE SUBFRAME OF THE REAR CORNERS FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING TO LOCK AND NEARLY RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V323000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS) IN 1999. THE VEHIC...

Nov 20, 2007 Structure 157,815 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL MOVED TO THE LEFT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER ...

Nov 20, 2007 Structure 157,815 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL MOVED TO THE LEFT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER ...

Sep 24, 2007 Exterior Lighting 192,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED RAPIDLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED AND THAT HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V009000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH). NO ...

Sep 24, 2007 Exterior Lighting 192,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED RAPIDLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED AND THAT HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V009000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH). NO ...

Jun 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. ON MAY 30, 2007, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACT NOTICED BLACK SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH LED TO THE VEHICLE BEING ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE LOT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SUSTAINED DAMAGE AS WELL AS THE ITEMS THAT WERE IN THE...

Jun 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. ON MAY 30, 2007, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACT NOTICED BLACK SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH LED TO THE VEHICLE BEING ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE LOT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SUSTAINED DAMAGE AS WELL AS THE ITEMS THAT WERE IN THE...

Jun 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

1993 HEAD GASKET WENT BAD WITH ONLY 70,000 MILES

Jun 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

1993 HEAD GASKET WENT BAD WITH ONLY 70,000 MILES

Apr 26, 2007 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE RECEIVEDE RECALL REGARDING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO DIM FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURE, BUT FORD STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURR...

Apr 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE RECEIVEDE RECALL REGARDING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO DIM FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURE, BUT FORD STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURR...

Apr 26, 2007 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE RECEIVEDE RECALL REGARDING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO DIM FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURE, BUT FORD STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURR...

Apr 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE RECEIVEDE RECALL REGARDING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO DIM FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURE, BUT FORD STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURR...

Sep 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,890 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 1993 FORD TAURUS WITH 3.8L ENGINE WITH 63,890 MILES. TOTAL REPAIR $2008.12. *JB

Sep 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,890 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 1993 FORD TAURUS WITH 3.8L ENGINE WITH 63,890 MILES. TOTAL REPAIR $2008.12. *JB

Aug 22, 2006 Wheels

1993 FORD TAURUS LEFT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. *TS *JB

Aug 22, 2006 Tires

1993 FORD TAURUS LEFT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. *TS *JB

Aug 22, 2006 Tires

2003 FORD TAURUS BLEW A TIRE AND BOUNCED ACROSS THE MEDIAN INTO WESTBOUND TRAFFIC. *KB *JB

Aug 22, 2006 Wheels

1993 FORD TAURUS LEFT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. *TS *JB

Aug 22, 2006 Tires

1993 FORD TAURUS LEFT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. *TS *JB

Aug 22, 2006 Tires

2003 FORD TAURUS BLEW A TIRE AND BOUNCED ACROSS THE MEDIAN INTO WESTBOUND TRAFFIC. *KB *JB

Apr 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING 1993 TAURUS ENGINE PROBLEMS. *TS *JB

Apr 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING 1993 TAURUS ENGINE PROBLEMS. *TS *JB

Feb 27, 2006 Air Bags Crash 93,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MULTI CAR CRASH AT 30 MPH IN ICY CONDITIONS; HOWEVER THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY NUMEROUS OTHER VEHICLES AND THE VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED ON THE ENTIRE FRONT END, PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR. ...

Feb 27, 2006 Air Bags Crash 93,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MULTI CAR CRASH AT 30 MPH IN ICY CONDITIONS; HOWEVER THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY NUMEROUS OTHER VEHICLES AND THE VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED ON THE ENTIRE FRONT END, PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR. ...

Jan 27, 2006 Structure

SUBFRAME WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION DROPPED OUT WHILE DIVING. STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME VERY DIFFICULT. CAR WAS PULLED OFF ROAD WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. RECALL ITEMS WHICH WERE REPLACED IN 1999 HAD FAILED AGAIN. FORD TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR SECOND FAILURE.*AK

Jan 27, 2006 Structure

SUBFRAME WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION DROPPED OUT WHILE DIVING. STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME VERY DIFFICULT. CAR WAS PULLED OFF ROAD WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. RECALL ITEMS WHICH WERE REPLACED IN 1999 HAD FAILED AGAIN. FORD TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR SECOND FAILURE.*AK

Nov 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILED ON 1993 FORD TAURUS GL, 3.8L. THIS DEFECT IS PREVALENT IN THE MAJORITY OF AUTOMOBILES MANUFACTURED WITH THIS ENGINE. *JB

Nov 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILED ON 1993 FORD TAURUS GL, 3.8L. THIS DEFECT IS PREVALENT IN THE MAJORITY OF AUTOMOBILES MANUFACTURED WITH THIS ENGINE. *JB

Nov 19, 2005 Suspension 134,730 mi

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROAD. HAD IT REPAIRED AT LOCAL NEARBY SERVICE STATION. RIGHT TIE ROD WAS RUINED TOO. THIS SPRING HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE FORD DEALER AS PART OF A SAFETY RECALL IN 1998. *NM

Nov 19, 2005 Suspension 148,683 mi

LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD TO BE TOWED TO LOCAL SERVICE STATION. BROKEN SPRING COULD NOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT PUNCTURING LEFT FRONT TIRE. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS SPRING HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE FORD DEALER AS PART OF A SAFETY RECALL IN 1998. MY RI...

Nov 19, 2005 Suspension 134,730 mi

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROAD. HAD IT REPAIRED AT LOCAL NEARBY SERVICE STATION. RIGHT TIE ROD WAS RUINED TOO. THIS SPRING HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE FORD DEALER AS PART OF A SAFETY RECALL IN 1998. *NM

Nov 19, 2005 Suspension 148,683 mi

LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD TO BE TOWED TO LOCAL SERVICE STATION. BROKEN SPRING COULD NOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT PUNCTURING LEFT FRONT TIRE. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS SPRING HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE FORD DEALER AS PART OF A SAFETY RECALL IN 1998. MY RI...

Jun 17, 2005 Electrical System Fire

I RECENTLY READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT SPONTANEOUS FIRES IN FORD MODELS ON CNN. I USED TO HAVE A FORD TAURUS WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE. LUCKILY WE PUT IT OUT BEFORE IT GOT VERY LARGE BUT THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS BURNT AND IT WAS UNREPAIRABLE.

Jun 17, 2005 Electrical System Fire

I RECENTLY READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT SPONTANEOUS FIRES IN FORD MODELS ON CNN. I USED TO HAVE A FORD TAURUS WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE. LUCKILY WE PUT IT OUT BEFORE IT GOT VERY LARGE BUT THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS BURNT AND IT WAS UNREPAIRABLE.

May 31, 2005 Air Bags 136,200 mi

HIT DIP (ROAD DEFECT) 04/26/05; DRIVER'S-SIDE AIRBAG (FROM STEERING WHEEL) DEPLOYED. THOUGHT CAR ABOUT TO CATCH ON FIRE (THAT AIRBAG POWDER WAS SMOKE); QUICKLY EXITED CAR, THEN REALIZED SITUATION. SUSTAINED AIRBAG BURNS - LOWER FACE/CHIN, ALL ACROSS CHEST/BREASTS; RIGHT HAND BRUISED, SWOLLEN BETWE...

May 31, 2005 Air Bags 136,200 mi

HIT DIP (ROAD DEFECT) 04/26/05; DRIVER'S-SIDE AIRBAG (FROM STEERING WHEEL) DEPLOYED. THOUGHT CAR ABOUT TO CATCH ON FIRE (THAT AIRBAG POWDER WAS SMOKE); QUICKLY EXITED CAR, THEN REALIZED SITUATION. SUSTAINED AIRBAG BURNS - LOWER FACE/CHIN, ALL ACROSS CHEST/BREASTS; RIGHT HAND BRUISED, SWOLLEN BETWE...

May 31, 2005 Air Bags 136,200 mi

HIT DIP (ROAD DEFECT) 04/26/05; DRIVER'S-SIDE AIRBAG (FROM STEERING WHEEL) DEPLOYED. THOUGHT CAR ABOUT TO CATCH ON FIRE (THAT AIRBAG POWDER WAS SMOKE); QUICKLY EXITED CAR, THEN REALIZED SITUATION. SUSTAINED AIRBAG BURNS - LOWER FACE/CHIN, ALL ACROSS CHEST/BREASTS; RIGHT HAND BRUISED, SWOLLEN BETWE...

May 31, 2005 Air Bags 136,200 mi

HIT DIP (ROAD DEFECT) 04/26/05; DRIVER'S-SIDE AIRBAG (FROM STEERING WHEEL) DEPLOYED. THOUGHT CAR ABOUT TO CATCH ON FIRE (THAT AIRBAG POWDER WAS SMOKE); QUICKLY EXITED CAR, THEN REALIZED SITUATION. SUSTAINED AIRBAG BURNS - LOWER FACE/CHIN, ALL ACROSS CHEST/BREASTS; RIGHT HAND BRUISED, SWOLLEN BETWE...

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System Fire

WHILE BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 6-8 HOURS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System Fire

WHILE BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 6-8 HOURS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK

Jan 30, 2005 Power Train 94,000 mi

THE CAR STARTED STALLING. THE CAR JUST STOPPED WORKING. IT HAS ALSO ALMOST CAUSED US TO GET HIT WHEN IT STALLS OUT AND WHEN IT WAS ABOUT TO GO OUT WE ALOMOST CAUSED SOME ACCIDENTS. WE HAFT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IT IS CRACKED. EVERYONE HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OUT OF TAURUS.*AK

Jan 30, 2005 Power Train 94,000 mi

THE CAR STARTED STALLING. THE CAR JUST STOPPED WORKING. IT HAS ALSO ALMOST CAUSED US TO GET HIT WHEN IT STALLS OUT AND WHEN IT WAS ABOUT TO GO OUT WE ALOMOST CAUSED SOME ACCIDENTS. WE HAFT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IT IS CRACKED. EVERYONE HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OUT OF TAURUS.*AK

Jan 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,890 mi

FORD TAURUS HEATER STARTED BLOWING COLD AIR AND A CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE REAR EXHAUST PIPE WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. LIMP INTO DEALER WHO SAID THE HEAD GASKET IS SHOT WHICH IS COMMON ON THE 3.8L V6 ENGINES IN FORDS. MENTIONED TO THE DEALER THAT I ONLY HAD 63,890 MILES ON TH...

Jan 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,890 mi

FORD TAURUS HEATER STARTED BLOWING COLD AIR AND A CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE REAR EXHAUST PIPE WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. LIMP INTO DEALER WHO SAID THE HEAD GASKET IS SHOT WHICH IS COMMON ON THE 3.8L V6 ENGINES IN FORDS. MENTIONED TO THE DEALER THAT I ONLY HAD 63,890 MILES ON TH...

Nov 15, 2004 Suspension 140,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE 1993 FORD TAURUS. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Suspension 140,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE 1993 FORD TAURUS. *AK

Nov 1, 2004 Child Seat

EVENFLO CAR SEAT HARNESS ADJUSTER STRAP DIFFICULT TO ADJUST WEATHER THE CSS IS OCCUIED OR OCCUPEID. CSS INSTALLED FORWARD FACING, BACK SEAT, CENTER WITH LAP BELT. *BF *NM

Nov 1, 2004 Child Seat

EVENFLO CAR SEAT HARNESS ADJUSTER STRAP DIFFICULT TO ADJUST WEATHER THE CSS IS OCCUIED OR OCCUPEID. CSS INSTALLED FORWARD FACING, BACK SEAT, CENTER WITH LAP BELT. *BF *NM

Oct 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS CONCERNING LEAKING HEAD GASKETS. *BF THE VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, COOLING FAN, IGNITION WIRING, COIL SPRING FAILURE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ALTERNATOR, HEAD GASKET AND MUFFLER. WHILE RESEARCHING THE VEHICLE O...

Oct 18, 2004 Electrical System

NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS CONCERNING LEAKING HEAD GASKETS. *BF THE VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, COOLING FAN, IGNITION WIRING, COIL SPRING FAILURE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ALTERNATOR, HEAD GASKET AND MUFFLER. WHILE RESEARCHING THE VEHICLE O...

Oct 18, 2004 Suspension

NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS CONCERNING LEAKING HEAD GASKETS. *BF THE VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, COOLING FAN, IGNITION WIRING, COIL SPRING FAILURE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ALTERNATOR, HEAD GASKET AND MUFFLER. WHILE RESEARCHING THE VEHICLE O...

Oct 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS CONCERNING LEAKING HEAD GASKETS. *BF THE VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, COOLING FAN, IGNITION WIRING, COIL SPRING FAILURE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ALTERNATOR, HEAD GASKET AND MUFFLER. WHILE RESEARCHING THE VEHICLE O...

Oct 18, 2004 Electrical System

NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS CONCERNING LEAKING HEAD GASKETS. *BF THE VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, COOLING FAN, IGNITION WIRING, COIL SPRING FAILURE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ALTERNATOR, HEAD GASKET AND MUFFLER. WHILE RESEARCHING THE VEHICLE O...

Oct 18, 2004 Suspension

NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS CONCERNING LEAKING HEAD GASKETS. *BF THE VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, COOLING FAN, IGNITION WIRING, COIL SPRING FAILURE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ALTERNATOR, HEAD GASKET AND MUFFLER. WHILE RESEARCHING THE VEHICLE O...

Oct 7, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 7, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED IT. THREE YEARS LATER WHILE DRIVING CONSUME...

Aug 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED IT. THREE YEARS LATER WHILE DRIVING CONSUME...

Aug 12, 2004 Suspension 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT COIL SPRING WAS CUT INTO THE TIRE AND CAUSED A TIRE BLOWOUT. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. *AK RECALL# 98I002000. THE CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AND ASSUMED THAT THE TIRE WAS THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE OTHER SIDE...

Aug 12, 2004 Suspension 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT COIL SPRING WAS CUT INTO THE TIRE AND CAUSED A TIRE BLOWOUT. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. *AK RECALL# 98I002000. THE CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AND ASSUMED THAT THE TIRE WAS THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE OTHER SIDE...

Jul 16, 2004 Structure 143,145 mi

IN JULY OF 2000 I HAD RECALL WORK DONE ON MY CAR, A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE RECALL WAS TO PREVENT A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE ENGINE SUB FRAME. THE RECALL WAS TSB #98S36. ON JULY 15, 2004 I EXPERIENCED THAT MAJOR FAILURE OF THE ENGINE SUB FRAME, LOOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS LOSS OF CONTR...

Jul 16, 2004 Structure 143,145 mi

IN JULY OF 2000 I HAD RECALL WORK DONE ON MY CAR, A 1993 FORD TAURUS. THE RECALL WAS TO PREVENT A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE ENGINE SUB FRAME. THE RECALL WAS TSB #98S36. ON JULY 15, 2004 I EXPERIENCED THAT MAJOR FAILURE OF THE ENGINE SUB FRAME, LOOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS LOSS OF CONTR...

Jul 15, 2004 Structure 186,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE ENGINE WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS. A MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS DAMAGED.*AK *JB

Jul 15, 2004 Structure 186,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE ENGINE WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS. A MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS DAMAGED.*AK *JB

Jun 29, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY THE DOUGHNUT SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS RESULT, THE LEFT REAR WINDOW BROKE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 29, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY THE DOUGHNUT SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS RESULT, THE LEFT REAR WINDOW BROKE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 54,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATES. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK IN THE LAST 5 MONTHS THE CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 NEAR ACCIDENT IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE FORD DEALER OFFERED NO INFORMATION THAT WAS HELPFUL, THEREFORE THE CONSUMER CONTACTED A SERVICE STATION WHO DIAGNOSED THE ...

Jun 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 54,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATES. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK IN THE LAST 5 MONTHS THE CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 NEAR ACCIDENT IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE FORD DEALER OFFERED NO INFORMATION THAT WAS HELPFUL, THEREFORE THE CONSUMER CONTACTED A SERVICE STATION WHO DIAGNOSED THE ...

Jun 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DASHBOARD IS LEAKING AN UNKNOWN RESIDUE, LIKE CHEWING GUM, OVER THE BRAKE PEDALAND GOT STUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SHOE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NM

Jun 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DASHBOARD IS LEAKING AN UNKNOWN RESIDUE, LIKE CHEWING GUM, OVER THE BRAKE PEDALAND GOT STUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SHOE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NM

May 14, 2004 Structure 192,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUBFRAME CORROSION. ALSO, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHED THE MOUNT TO THE SUBFRAME WAS MISSING. A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

May 14, 2004 Structure 192,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUBFRAME CORROSION. ALSO, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHED THE MOUNT TO THE SUBFRAME WAS MISSING. A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Structure 190,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FRAMES SEPARATED ON DRIVER'S SIDE. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Structure 190,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FRAMES SEPARATED ON DRIVER'S SIDE. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,211 mi

THE VEHICLE EMITTED WHITE SMOKE, STEAM AND LOTS OF COOLANT VIA TAIL PIPE. *NM

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,211 mi

THE VEHICLE EMITTED WHITE SMOKE, STEAM AND LOTS OF COOLANT VIA TAIL PIPE. *NM

Mar 12, 2004 Power Train 102 mi

VEHICLE WAS PULLED INTO THE CARPORT FROM CONSUMER'S HOME. THE GEAR WAS PUT IN PARK AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED THREE TIMES. DEALER CLAIMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 12, 2004 Power Train 102 mi

VEHICLE WAS PULLED INTO THE CARPORT FROM CONSUMER'S HOME. THE GEAR WAS PUT IN PARK AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED THREE TIMES. DEALER CLAIMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 8, 2004 Electrical System

THE HORN NOR THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WORKED IN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB. *PH CONSUMER FELT THAT THERE'S NO NEED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT ONCE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SUCH AN INCONVENIENCE ON HIS BEHALF. AFTER TEN MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM E-BAY, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR FACILITY T...

Mar 8, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THE HORN NOR THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WORKED IN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB. *PH CONSUMER FELT THAT THERE'S NO NEED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT ONCE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SUCH AN INCONVENIENCE ON HIS BEHALF. AFTER TEN MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM E-BAY, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR FACILITY T...

Mar 8, 2004 Air Bags

THE HORN NOR THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WORKED IN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB. *PH CONSUMER FELT THAT THERE'S NO NEED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT ONCE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SUCH AN INCONVENIENCE ON HIS BEHALF. AFTER TEN MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM E-BAY, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR FACILITY T...

Mar 8, 2004 Electrical System

THE HORN NOR THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WORKED IN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB. *PH CONSUMER FELT THAT THERE'S NO NEED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT ONCE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SUCH AN INCONVENIENCE ON HIS BEHALF. AFTER TEN MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM E-BAY, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR FACILITY T...

Mar 8, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THE HORN NOR THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WORKED IN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB. *PH CONSUMER FELT THAT THERE'S NO NEED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT ONCE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SUCH AN INCONVENIENCE ON HIS BEHALF. AFTER TEN MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM E-BAY, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR FACILITY T...

Mar 8, 2004 Air Bags

THE HORN NOR THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WORKED IN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB. *PH CONSUMER FELT THAT THERE'S NO NEED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT ONCE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SUCH AN INCONVENIENCE ON HIS BEHALF. AFTER TEN MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM E-BAY, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR FACILITY T...

Feb 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting 54,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF. THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY EVERY TWENTY MINUTES. *AK

Feb 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting 54,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF. THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY EVERY TWENTY MINUTES. *AK

Feb 4, 2004 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL 98V009000 CONCERNING HEADLIGHT FAILURE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS CAN FLASH INTERMITTENTLY AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING. THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS CAN GO OUT FOR BRIEF INTERVALS. THIS RECALL FAILED. *AK

Feb 4, 2004 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL 98V009000 CONCERNING HEADLIGHT FAILURE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS CAN FLASH INTERMITTENTLY AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING. THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS CAN GO OUT FOR BRIEF INTERVALS. THIS RECALL FAILED. *AK

Jan 23, 2004 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRE HARNESS, STEERING COLUMN COVERS, TURN SIGNAL/WIPER SWITCH WERE REPLACED. *PH *NM

Jan 23, 2004 Steering

THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRE HARNESS, STEERING COLUMN COVERS, TURN SIGNAL/WIPER SWITCH WERE REPLACED. *PH *NM

Jan 23, 2004 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRE HARNESS, STEERING COLUMN COVERS, TURN SIGNAL/WIPER SWITCH WERE REPLACED. *PH *NM

Jan 23, 2004 Steering

THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRE HARNESS, STEERING COLUMN COVERS, TURN SIGNAL/WIPER SWITCH WERE REPLACED. *PH *NM

Jan 21, 2004 Exterior Lighting

THERE MAY BE A POTENTIAL DESIGN DEFECT IN THE LIGHT SWITCH IN THE CONSUMER'S 1993 FORD TAURUS. *PH THE PART WOULD BECOME SO HOT THAT IT WOULD MELT IN THE DASHBOARD, AS THE SWITCH STARTED TO GO BAD, THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED FOR A THIRD TIME. THE ...

Jan 21, 2004 Exterior Lighting

THERE MAY BE A POTENTIAL DESIGN DEFECT IN THE LIGHT SWITCH IN THE CONSUMER'S 1993 FORD TAURUS. *PH THE PART WOULD BECOME SO HOT THAT IT WOULD MELT IN THE DASHBOARD, AS THE SWITCH STARTED TO GO BAD, THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED FOR A THIRD TIME. THE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,400 mi

HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN. 2 LOCAL DEALERS REFUSE TO COVER THE REPAIR.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,500 mi

THE GASKETS BLEW ONE YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THE FORD DEALER REFUSES TO FIX IT EVEN THOUGH THEY RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM WITH FORD HEAD GASKETS. I PAID $4000 AND HAVE NO MONEY TO PAY FOR REPAIRS.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

SUSPENSION FEELS SHAKY AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION. KEY LOCK IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS AS YOU CAN SEE WITH HEAD GASKET AND TIMING COVER GASKET. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE CIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BUT AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

SUSPENSION FEELS SHAKY AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION. KEY LOCK IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS AS YOU CAN SEE WITH HEAD GASKET AND TIMING COVER GASKET. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE CIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BUT AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED.

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 200 mi

SUSPENSION FEELS SHAKY AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION. KEY LOCK IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS AS YOU CAN SEE WITH HEAD GASKET AND TIMING COVER GASKET. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE CIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BUT AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED.

Jan 15, 2004 Tires 200 mi

SUSPENSION FEELS SHAKY AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION. KEY LOCK IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS AS YOU CAN SEE WITH HEAD GASKET AND TIMING COVER GASKET. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE CIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BUT AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED.

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200 mi

SUSPENSION FEELS SHAKY AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION. KEY LOCK IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS AS YOU CAN SEE WITH HEAD GASKET AND TIMING COVER GASKET. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE CIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BUT AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED.

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 200 mi

SUSPENSION FEELS SHAKY AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION. KEY LOCK IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS AS YOU CAN SEE WITH HEAD GASKET AND TIMING COVER GASKET. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE CIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BUT AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 75,000 mi

OUR 1993 TAURUS WITH A 3.8L HEAD GASKETS BLEW. FIXED TWICE AND WASN'T COVERED BY RECALLS. (1994-95 TAURUS) A/C WENT OUT FOR UNKNOWN REASON. TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. STILL NOT WORKING. WINDOW DIED IN WINTER. TOO EXPENSIVE AND POWER CUT FROM SWITCH

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

OUR 1993 TAURUS WITH A 3.8L HEAD GASKETS BLEW. FIXED TWICE AND WASN'T COVERED BY RECALLS. (1994-95 TAURUS) A/C WENT OUT FOR UNKNOWN REASON. TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. STILL NOT WORKING. WINDOW DIED IN WINTER. TOO EXPENSIVE AND POWER CUT FROM SWITCH

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 120,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE FRONT RIGHT SPRING FRACTURE

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE FRONT RIGHT SPRING FRACTURE

Jan 15, 2004 Steering Fire

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. STEERING PINS REPLACED 4 DAYS AFTER MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, THE CAR CATCHES ON FILE FROM AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. I DROVE THE CAR 1 TIME AFTER IT WAS OUT OF THE SHOP. 11 HOURS AFTER I DROVE IT, THE WHOLE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE FROM AN ELECTRICAL SHORT

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. STEERING PINS REPLACED 4 DAYS AFTER MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, THE CAR CATCHES ON FILE FROM AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. I DROVE THE CAR 1 TIME AFTER IT WAS OUT OF THE SHOP. 11 HOURS AFTER I DROVE IT, THE WHOLE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE FROM AN ELECTRICAL SHORT

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 159,000 mi

CAR WILL DRIVE WHEN TRANSMISSION FLUID GETS HOT & JUMP OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 159,000 mi

CAR WILL DRIVE WHEN TRANSMISSION FLUID GETS HOT & JUMP OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 159,000 mi

CAR WILL DRIVE WHEN TRANSMISSION FLUID GETS HOT & JUMP OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

I HAVE A 1993 FORD TAURUS 3.0 V6. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE 3.8 V6'S WITH HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. AT JUST 71000 MILES I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY PARENTS, WHO BOUGHT IT NEW. MY FATHER IS A RETIRED NYC TRANSIT AUTHORITY MECHANIC, AND HE WAS METICULOUS ABOUT THE UPKEEP OF HIS V...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,000 mi

I HAVE A 1993 FORD TAURUS 3.0 V6. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE 3.8 V6'S WITH HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. AT JUST 71000 MILES I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY PARENTS, WHO BOUGHT IT NEW. MY FATHER IS A RETIRED NYC TRANSIT AUTHORITY MECHANIC, AND HE WAS METICULOUS ABOUT THE UPKEEP OF HIS V...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 63,000 mi

I HAVE A 1993 FORD TAURUS 3.0 V6. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE 3.8 V6'S WITH HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. AT JUST 71000 MILES I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY PARENTS, WHO BOUGHT IT NEW. MY FATHER IS A RETIRED NYC TRANSIT AUTHORITY MECHANIC, AND HE WAS METICULOUS ABOUT THE UPKEEP OF HIS V...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,400 mi

HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN. 2 LOCAL DEALERS REFUSE TO COVER THE REPAIR.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,500 mi

THE GASKETS BLEW ONE YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THE FORD DEALER REFUSES TO FIX IT EVEN THOUGH THEY RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM WITH FORD HEAD GASKETS. I PAID $4000 AND HAVE NO MONEY TO PAY FOR REPAIRS.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

SUSPENSION FEELS SHAKY AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION. KEY LOCK IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS AS YOU CAN SEE WITH HEAD GASKET AND TIMING COVER GASKET. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE CIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BUT AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

SUSPENSION FEELS SHAKY AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION. KEY LOCK IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS AS YOU CAN SEE WITH HEAD GASKET AND TIMING COVER GASKET. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE CIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BUT AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED.

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 200 mi

SUSPENSION FEELS SHAKY AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION. KEY LOCK IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS AS YOU CAN SEE WITH HEAD GASKET AND TIMING COVER GASKET. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE CIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BUT AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED.

Jan 15, 2004 Tires 200 mi

SUSPENSION FEELS SHAKY AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION. KEY LOCK IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS AS YOU CAN SEE WITH HEAD GASKET AND TIMING COVER GASKET. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE CIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BUT AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED.

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200 mi

SUSPENSION FEELS SHAKY AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION. KEY LOCK IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS AS YOU CAN SEE WITH HEAD GASKET AND TIMING COVER GASKET. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE CIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BUT AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED.

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 200 mi

SUSPENSION FEELS SHAKY AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION. KEY LOCK IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS AS YOU CAN SEE WITH HEAD GASKET AND TIMING COVER GASKET. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE CIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BUT AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 75,000 mi

OUR 1993 TAURUS WITH A 3.8L HEAD GASKETS BLEW. FIXED TWICE AND WASN'T COVERED BY RECALLS. (1994-95 TAURUS) A/C WENT OUT FOR UNKNOWN REASON. TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. STILL NOT WORKING. WINDOW DIED IN WINTER. TOO EXPENSIVE AND POWER CUT FROM SWITCH

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

OUR 1993 TAURUS WITH A 3.8L HEAD GASKETS BLEW. FIXED TWICE AND WASN'T COVERED BY RECALLS. (1994-95 TAURUS) A/C WENT OUT FOR UNKNOWN REASON. TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. STILL NOT WORKING. WINDOW DIED IN WINTER. TOO EXPENSIVE AND POWER CUT FROM SWITCH

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 120,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE FRONT RIGHT SPRING FRACTURE

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE FRONT RIGHT SPRING FRACTURE

Jan 15, 2004 Steering Fire

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. STEERING PINS REPLACED 4 DAYS AFTER MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, THE CAR CATCHES ON FILE FROM AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. I DROVE THE CAR 1 TIME AFTER IT WAS OUT OF THE SHOP. 11 HOURS AFTER I DROVE IT, THE WHOLE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE FROM AN ELECTRICAL SHORT

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. STEERING PINS REPLACED 4 DAYS AFTER MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, THE CAR CATCHES ON FILE FROM AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. I DROVE THE CAR 1 TIME AFTER IT WAS OUT OF THE SHOP. 11 HOURS AFTER I DROVE IT, THE WHOLE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE FROM AN ELECTRICAL SHORT

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 159,000 mi

CAR WILL DRIVE WHEN TRANSMISSION FLUID GETS HOT & JUMP OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 159,000 mi

CAR WILL DRIVE WHEN TRANSMISSION FLUID GETS HOT & JUMP OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 159,000 mi

CAR WILL DRIVE WHEN TRANSMISSION FLUID GETS HOT & JUMP OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

I HAVE A 1993 FORD TAURUS 3.0 V6. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE 3.8 V6'S WITH HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. AT JUST 71000 MILES I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY PARENTS, WHO BOUGHT IT NEW. MY FATHER IS A RETIRED NYC TRANSIT AUTHORITY MECHANIC, AND HE WAS METICULOUS ABOUT THE UPKEEP OF HIS V...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,000 mi

I HAVE A 1993 FORD TAURUS 3.0 V6. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE 3.8 V6'S WITH HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. AT JUST 71000 MILES I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY PARENTS, WHO BOUGHT IT NEW. MY FATHER IS A RETIRED NYC TRANSIT AUTHORITY MECHANIC, AND HE WAS METICULOUS ABOUT THE UPKEEP OF HIS V...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 63,000 mi

I HAVE A 1993 FORD TAURUS 3.0 V6. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE 3.8 V6'S WITH HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. AT JUST 71000 MILES I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY PARENTS, WHO BOUGHT IT NEW. MY FATHER IS A RETIRED NYC TRANSIT AUTHORITY MECHANIC, AND HE WAS METICULOUS ABOUT THE UPKEEP OF HIS V...

Jan 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE 1993, FORD, TAURUS WAS BLOWING SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST. CONSUMER INSISTED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS DOING THE SAME THING THAT THE MERCURY SABLE WAS DOING.*AK

Jan 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE 1993, FORD, TAURUS WAS BLOWING SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST. CONSUMER INSISTED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS DOING THE SAME THING THAT THE MERCURY SABLE WAS DOING.*AK

Dec 17, 2003 Structure 118,000 mi

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT, AND TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT LEFT SIDE FRAME WHERE THE COIL SPRING WAS LOCATED CRACKED. *AK

Dec 17, 2003 Structure 118,000 mi

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT, AND TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT LEFT SIDE FRAME WHERE THE COIL SPRING WAS LOCATED CRACKED. *AK

Nov 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 188,632 mi

CHUCK'S CLEAN & USED CARS OF PEMBROKE SOLD ME A 1993 FORD TAURUS VIN [XXX] WITH A KNOWN RECALL ON IT. THERE WAS A FIRE WITH THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. *LA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Nov 12, 2003 Electrical System Fire 188,632 mi

CHUCK'S CLEAN & USED CARS OF PEMBROKE SOLD ME A 1993 FORD TAURUS VIN [XXX] WITH A KNOWN RECALL ON IT. THERE WAS A FIRE WITH THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. *LA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Nov 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 188,632 mi

CHUCK'S CLEAN & USED CARS OF PEMBROKE SOLD ME A 1993 FORD TAURUS VIN [XXX] WITH A KNOWN RECALL ON IT. THERE WAS A FIRE WITH THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. *LA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Nov 12, 2003 Electrical System Fire 188,632 mi

CHUCK'S CLEAN & USED CARS OF PEMBROKE SOLD ME A 1993 FORD TAURUS VIN [XXX] WITH A KNOWN RECALL ON IT. THERE WAS A FIRE WITH THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. *LA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Nov 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting

IMPROPER SEAL ON HEADLIGHTS LEADS TO A PREMATURE AND SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY. I HAVE REPLACED BULBS BUT IT DOESN'T HELP. THE PROBLEM STARTED WHEN THE CAR WAS ABOUT 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE HIGH COST OF PERIODICALLY REPLACING THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY...

Nov 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 98V009000. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting

IMPROPER SEAL ON HEADLIGHTS LEADS TO A PREMATURE AND SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY. I HAVE REPLACED BULBS BUT IT DOESN'T HELP. THE PROBLEM STARTED WHEN THE CAR WAS ABOUT 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE HIGH COST OF PERIODICALLY REPLACING THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY...

Nov 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 98V009000. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Nov 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *LA

Nov 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *LA

Oct 29, 2003 Suspension 140,000 mi

WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE TWO FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END TO COLLAPSE. *AK

Oct 29, 2003 Suspension 140,000 mi

WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE TWO FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END TO COLLAPSE. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train 85,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT A PISTON FAILED WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. *AK *NLM

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train 85,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT A PISTON FAILED WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. *AK *NLM

Aug 4, 2003 Tires

CONSUMER STATES AT 70MPH AND WITH NO WARNING RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD STARTED TO SEPARATE ,CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. FIRESTONE, SIZE# 205/70R14, DOT#- UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 4, 2003 Tires

CONSUMER STATES AT 70MPH AND WITH NO WARNING RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD STARTED TO SEPARATE ,CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. FIRESTONE, SIZE# 205/70R14, DOT#- UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS SOME CORROSION UNDER THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 20, 2003 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS SOME CORROSION UNDER THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 10, 2003 Tires 55,000 mi

TIRES EXPLODED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED.*AK

Jun 10, 2003 Tires 55,000 mi

TIRES EXPLODED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED.*AK

May 1, 2003 Suspension 129,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING.

May 1, 2003 Suspension 129,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING.

Apr 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT, AND THE HEAD GASKET FAILED. TSB 398-4-9 WAS FOUND IN REFERENCE TO 1998-1995 MODELS ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. MR SCC *JB

Apr 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT, AND THE HEAD GASKET FAILED. TSB 398-4-9 WAS FOUND IN REFERENCE TO 1998-1995 MODELS ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. MR SCC *JB

Apr 10, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *JB

Apr 10, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *JB

Apr 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 151,000 mi

I HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED AND AFTER ONLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS THE ROTORS WARP CAUSING PREMATURE PAD WEAR. I HAD TO THE REPLACE PADS AND ROTORS AT LEAST 2 TIMES A YEAR. *JB

Apr 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 151,000 mi

I HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED AND AFTER ONLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS THE ROTORS WARP CAUSING PREMATURE PAD WEAR. I HAD TO THE REPLACE PADS AND ROTORS AT LEAST 2 TIMES A YEAR. *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting

AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHTS WAS PERFORMED, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. RECALL # 98 V 009 000 *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting

AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHTS WAS PERFORMED, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. RECALL # 98 V 009 000 *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Electrical System

THE REAR PASSENGER POWER DOOR UNLOCKED WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR TO OPEN WHEN A TURN WAS MADE. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,687 mi

HEATER BLEW OUT COLD AIR - HAD TO HAVE HEAD GASKETS REPLACED ON 1993 FORD TAURUS. DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 20 MILES AND ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISE - HAD TO HAVE ROD BEARINGS REPLACED. I WAS TOLD BY FORD SERVICE MECHANIC THAT THERE ARE VERY COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THE 3.8 L ENGINES. *NLM

Mar 19, 2003 Electrical System

THE REAR PASSENGER POWER DOOR UNLOCKED WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR TO OPEN WHEN A TURN WAS MADE. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,687 mi

HEATER BLEW OUT COLD AIR - HAD TO HAVE HEAD GASKETS REPLACED ON 1993 FORD TAURUS. DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 20 MILES AND ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISE - HAD TO HAVE ROD BEARINGS REPLACED. I WAS TOLD BY FORD SERVICE MECHANIC THAT THERE ARE VERY COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THE 3.8 L ENGINES. *NLM

Mar 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE.*JB

Mar 6, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND FOR A HEADLAMP SWITCH, WHICH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION.*AK *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND FOR A HEADLAMP SWITCH, WHICH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION.*AK *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE AFTER 2,000 MILES, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*JB

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE AFTER 2,000 MILES, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

NAR 03/03/2003. THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHICH EVENTUALLY HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND GEAR. THE ENGINE WENT OUT IN NOV 1997 WHICH WAS LIKELY HEAD GASKET FAILURE. JAN 9, 2003 THE ENGINE OVERHEATED WHICH WAS DIA...

Feb 24, 2003 Power Train

NAR 03/03/2003. THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHICH EVENTUALLY HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND GEAR. THE ENGINE WENT OUT IN NOV 1997 WHICH WAS LIKELY HEAD GASKET FAILURE. JAN 9, 2003 THE ENGINE OVERHEATED WHICH WAS DIA...

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

NAR 03/03/2003. THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHICH EVENTUALLY HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND GEAR. THE ENGINE WENT OUT IN NOV 1997 WHICH WAS LIKELY HEAD GASKET FAILURE. JAN 9, 2003 THE ENGINE OVERHEATED WHICH WAS DIA...

Feb 24, 2003 Power Train

NAR 03/03/2003. THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHICH EVENTUALLY HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND GEAR. THE ENGINE WENT OUT IN NOV 1997 WHICH WAS LIKELY HEAD GASKET FAILURE. JAN 9, 2003 THE ENGINE OVERHEATED WHICH WAS DIA...

Feb 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

* OHIO TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT* THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JG *JB

Feb 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,664 mi

THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED, DUE TO A COOLANT LEAK.*SCC *JB

Feb 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

* OHIO TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT* THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JG *JB

Feb 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,664 mi

THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED, DUE TO A COOLANT LEAK.*SCC *JB

Jan 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STOPPED WORKING DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jan 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STOPPED WORKING DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jan 22, 2003 Suspension 112,424 mi

RT FROUNT LOWER CONTROLL ARM ASSEMBLY- FROM MILEAGE OF APPROX. 63000 TO PRESENT, 112,000, THE LOWER CONTROLL ARM ASSEMBLY HAS HAD TO BE REPALCED 3 TIMES AND RETORKED 1. I ALSO HAD TO PAY FOR REALIGNMENT AT EACH REPAIR. NOW AFTER THE 3RD REPLACEMENT THE CAR SHIMMIES AND PULLES TO THE LEFT, WHICH IT D...

Jan 22, 2003 Tires 112,424 mi

RT FROUNT LOWER CONTROLL ARM ASSEMBLY- FROM MILEAGE OF APPROX. 63000 TO PRESENT, 112,000, THE LOWER CONTROLL ARM ASSEMBLY HAS HAD TO BE REPALCED 3 TIMES AND RETORKED 1. I ALSO HAD TO PAY FOR REALIGNMENT AT EACH REPAIR. NOW AFTER THE 3RD REPLACEMENT THE CAR SHIMMIES AND PULLES TO THE LEFT, WHICH IT D...

Jan 22, 2003 Equipment 112,424 mi

RT FROUNT LOWER CONTROLL ARM ASSEMBLY- FROM MILEAGE OF APPROX. 63000 TO PRESENT, 112,000, THE LOWER CONTROLL ARM ASSEMBLY HAS HAD TO BE REPALCED 3 TIMES AND RETORKED 1. I ALSO HAD TO PAY FOR REALIGNMENT AT EACH REPAIR. NOW AFTER THE 3RD REPLACEMENT THE CAR SHIMMIES AND PULLES TO THE LEFT, WHICH IT D...

Jan 22, 2003 Suspension 112,424 mi

RT FROUNT LOWER CONTROLL ARM ASSEMBLY- FROM MILEAGE OF APPROX. 63000 TO PRESENT, 112,000, THE LOWER CONTROLL ARM ASSEMBLY HAS HAD TO BE REPALCED 3 TIMES AND RETORKED 1. I ALSO HAD TO PAY FOR REALIGNMENT AT EACH REPAIR. NOW AFTER THE 3RD REPLACEMENT THE CAR SHIMMIES AND PULLES TO THE LEFT, WHICH IT D...

Jan 22, 2003 Tires 112,424 mi

RT FROUNT LOWER CONTROLL ARM ASSEMBLY- FROM MILEAGE OF APPROX. 63000 TO PRESENT, 112,000, THE LOWER CONTROLL ARM ASSEMBLY HAS HAD TO BE REPALCED 3 TIMES AND RETORKED 1. I ALSO HAD TO PAY FOR REALIGNMENT AT EACH REPAIR. NOW AFTER THE 3RD REPLACEMENT THE CAR SHIMMIES AND PULLES TO THE LEFT, WHICH IT D...

Jan 22, 2003 Equipment 112,424 mi

RT FROUNT LOWER CONTROLL ARM ASSEMBLY- FROM MILEAGE OF APPROX. 63000 TO PRESENT, 112,000, THE LOWER CONTROLL ARM ASSEMBLY HAS HAD TO BE REPALCED 3 TIMES AND RETORKED 1. I ALSO HAD TO PAY FOR REALIGNMENT AT EACH REPAIR. NOW AFTER THE 3RD REPLACEMENT THE CAR SHIMMIES AND PULLES TO THE LEFT, WHICH IT D...

Jan 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE COOLANT TO LEAK.*JB

Jan 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE COOLANT TO LEAK.*JB

Jan 9, 2003 Power Train 81,101 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM *DT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, AND THE TRANSMISSION JERKED WHEN SHIFTED. THE AIR MASS FLOW SENSOR AND IDLE AIR ...

Jan 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,101 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM *DT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, AND THE TRANSMISSION JERKED WHEN SHIFTED. THE AIR MASS FLOW SENSOR AND IDLE AIR ...

Jan 9, 2003 Power Train 81,101 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM *DT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, AND THE TRANSMISSION JERKED WHEN SHIFTED. THE AIR MASS FLOW SENSOR AND IDLE AIR ...

Jan 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,101 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM *DT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, AND THE TRANSMISSION JERKED WHEN SHIFTED. THE AIR MASS FLOW SENSOR AND IDLE AIR ...

Jan 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,488 mi

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT I AM EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED WITH MY 1993 FORD TAURUS. IT WAS PURCHASED ON JULY 8, 2000 FROM BRIARWOOD FORD IN ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN. IT HAD 37,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER OWNING IT FOR ONLY 40 DAYS, THE ENGINE BLEW ON MY WAY TO TENNESSEE. THE REPAIR SHOP CHECKED IT IN WITH ONLY 39,48...

Jan 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,488 mi

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT I AM EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED WITH MY 1993 FORD TAURUS. IT WAS PURCHASED ON JULY 8, 2000 FROM BRIARWOOD FORD IN ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN. IT HAD 37,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER OWNING IT FOR ONLY 40 DAYS, THE ENGINE BLEW ON MY WAY TO TENNESSEE. THE REPAIR SHOP CHECKED IT IN WITH ONLY 39,48...

Dec 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,750 mi

TRANNY AND ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACE AT 96,000 MILES

Dec 15, 2002 Power Train 96,750 mi

TRANNY AND ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACE AT 96,000 MILES

Dec 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,750 mi

TRANNY AND ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACE AT 96,000 MILES

Dec 15, 2002 Power Train 96,750 mi

TRANNY AND ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACE AT 96,000 MILES

Dec 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THIS VEHICLE FALLS UNDER THE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V009000). THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED 15 TIMES AND STILL HAS MADE NO EFFORT TO REPLACE THIS RECALLED PART. WILL CONTACT FORD DIRECTLY NEXT. DT

Dec 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THIS VEHICLE FALLS UNDER THE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V009000). THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED 15 TIMES AND STILL HAS MADE NO EFFORT TO REPLACE THIS RECALLED PART. WILL CONTACT FORD DIRECTLY NEXT. DT

Nov 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE?S HEAD GASKET LEAKED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE HEAD GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE DEALER EITHER REPLACE THE ENGINE OR REPLACE THE GASKET. *YH

Nov 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE?S HEAD GASKET LEAKED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE HEAD GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE DEALER EITHER REPLACE THE ENGINE OR REPLACE THE GASKET. *YH

Nov 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE ONLY OWNED IT FOR A YEAR AND 1/2, AND HAVE ALREADY PUT MORE MONEY IN TO IT THAN I WILL EVER GET OUT OF IT. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE! I WENT THROUGH IN A FOUR WEEK SPAN HAVING THE BRAKES GO OUT, THE MUFFLER FELL OFF. THE HEAD GASKE...

Nov 8, 2002 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE ONLY OWNED IT FOR A YEAR AND 1/2, AND HAVE ALREADY PUT MORE MONEY IN TO IT THAN I WILL EVER GET OUT OF IT. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE! I WENT THROUGH IN A FOUR WEEK SPAN HAVING THE BRAKES GO OUT, THE MUFFLER FELL OFF. THE HEAD GASKE...

Nov 8, 2002 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE ONLY OWNED IT FOR A YEAR AND 1/2, AND HAVE ALREADY PUT MORE MONEY IN TO IT THAN I WILL EVER GET OUT OF IT. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE! I WENT THROUGH IN A FOUR WEEK SPAN HAVING THE BRAKES GO OUT, THE MUFFLER FELL OFF. THE HEAD GASKE...

Nov 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE ONLY OWNED IT FOR A YEAR AND 1/2, AND HAVE ALREADY PUT MORE MONEY IN TO IT THAN I WILL EVER GET OUT OF IT. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE! I WENT THROUGH IN A FOUR WEEK SPAN HAVING THE BRAKES GO OUT, THE MUFFLER FELL OFF. THE HEAD GASKE...

Nov 8, 2002 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE ONLY OWNED IT FOR A YEAR AND 1/2, AND HAVE ALREADY PUT MORE MONEY IN TO IT THAN I WILL EVER GET OUT OF IT. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE! I WENT THROUGH IN A FOUR WEEK SPAN HAVING THE BRAKES GO OUT, THE MUFFLER FELL OFF. THE HEAD GASKE...

Nov 8, 2002 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE ONLY OWNED IT FOR A YEAR AND 1/2, AND HAVE ALREADY PUT MORE MONEY IN TO IT THAN I WILL EVER GET OUT OF IT. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE! I WENT THROUGH IN A FOUR WEEK SPAN HAVING THE BRAKES GO OUT, THE MUFFLER FELL OFF. THE HEAD GASKE...

Oct 30, 2002 Structure 15,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD A RECALL PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO ON THE UNIBODY BOLTS AND WASHERS, AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN FIXED UNDER THE RECALL THERE WASN'T ANYTHING THEY COULD DO TS.*JB CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT...

Oct 30, 2002 Structure 15,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD A RECALL PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO ON THE UNIBODY BOLTS AND WASHERS, AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN FIXED UNDER THE RECALL THERE WASN'T ANYTHING THEY COULD DO TS.*JB CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT...

Oct 21, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES WHILE 50MPH THE HEAD LIGHTS GOES OFF AND ON WITH OUT WARNING. TS

Oct 21, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES WHILE 50MPH THE HEAD LIGHTS GOES OFF AND ON WITH OUT WARNING. TS

Oct 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD AN INVISIBLE COOLANT LEAK FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE HOSES AND THE THERMOSTAT THREE TIMES. THIS WEEK THE CAR OVERHEATED AGAIN AND THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET ADN DISCOVERED FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SI...

Oct 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD AN INVISIBLE COOLANT LEAK FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE HOSES AND THE THERMOSTAT THREE TIMES. THIS WEEK THE CAR OVERHEATED AGAIN AND THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET ADN DISCOVERED FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SI...

Oct 11, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS A BROKEN COIL SPRINGS RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND EXCESSIVE "BOUNCING" OF THE SUSPENSION. MR

Oct 11, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS A BROKEN COIL SPRINGS RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND EXCESSIVE "BOUNCING" OF THE SUSPENSION. MR

Oct 5, 2002 Unknown Or Other Crash 170,000 mi

1993 FORD TAURUS. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768132

Oct 5, 2002 Unknown Or Other Crash 170,000 mi

1993 FORD TAURUS. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768132

Oct 4, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. PLEASEA PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Oct 4, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. PLEASEA PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER TO LET THVEHICLE COOL DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER TO LET THVEHICLE COOL DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER TO LET THVEHICLE COOL DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER TO LET THVEHICLE COOL DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEED OR WHEN SLOWING DOWN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS ON DASHBOARD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Seats

REAR SEAT BROKE FROM BRACKET, CAUSING SEAT TO BE REMOVABLE FROM VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN BRAKING FROM ACCELERATION THE FRONT SEAT MOVES FORWARD W/O WARNING.*AK THE DRIVER SEAT MOVES FORWARD WHEN MAKING A TURN ALSO. *YH

Aug 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEED OR WHEN SLOWING DOWN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS ON DASHBOARD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Seats

REAR SEAT BROKE FROM BRACKET, CAUSING SEAT TO BE REMOVABLE FROM VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN BRAKING FROM ACCELERATION THE FRONT SEAT MOVES FORWARD W/O WARNING.*AK THE DRIVER SEAT MOVES FORWARD WHEN MAKING A TURN ALSO. *YH

Aug 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED DUE TO CORROSION. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. BRAKE PEDAL DESCENDED TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE FAILED AT THE BEND CROSSING RIGHT REAR SUBFRAME DUE TO CORROSION. THE OTHER DIAGONAL BRAKING SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. ALL ...

Aug 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED DUE TO CORROSION. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. BRAKE PEDAL DESCENDED TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE FAILED AT THE BEND CROSSING RIGHT REAR SUBFRAME DUE TO CORROSION. THE OTHER DIAGONAL BRAKING SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. ALL ...

Aug 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LEAKING COOLANT AND WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE TEMPERATURE RISED TO HOT AND VEHICLE STALLED AFTER MAKING NOISE. THERE WAS WATER LEAKING OUT OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YH

Aug 13, 2002 Suspension

THE CAMPAIGN STATES THAT REGISTERED OWNERS IN CERTAIN STATES WERE NOTIFIED OF THIS DEFECT. MY FATHER, THE ORIGINAL OWNER, WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. OF COURSE, FORD SAYS HE WAS AND SAYS THE US POSTAL SERVICE FAILED. SINCE MY FATHER LIVES IN FLORIDA, I DOUBT THAT HE WAS EVER NOTIFIED. HOW CAN THIS DEFEC...

Aug 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LEAKING COOLANT AND WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE TEMPERATURE RISED TO HOT AND VEHICLE STALLED AFTER MAKING NOISE. THERE WAS WATER LEAKING OUT OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YH

Aug 13, 2002 Suspension

THE CAMPAIGN STATES THAT REGISTERED OWNERS IN CERTAIN STATES WERE NOTIFIED OF THIS DEFECT. MY FATHER, THE ORIGINAL OWNER, WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. OF COURSE, FORD SAYS HE WAS AND SAYS THE US POSTAL SERVICE FAILED. SINCE MY FATHER LIVES IN FLORIDA, I DOUBT THAT HE WAS EVER NOTIFIED. HOW CAN THIS DEFEC...

Aug 8, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER LOST CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SUBFRAME BODY MOUNT HAD DISCONNECTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 8, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER LOST CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SUBFRAME BODY MOUNT HAD DISCONNECTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO STEER, IT SWAYED TO THE RIGHT. RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN. BEFORE BEING TOWED TO DEALER, WHILE PARKED, LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE. THERE IS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 5, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO STEER, IT SWAYED TO THE RIGHT. RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN. BEFORE BEING TOWED TO DEALER, WHILE PARKED, LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE. THERE IS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER NOTICED THAT CRUISE CONTROL/ HORN AND AIRBAG WERE NOT OPERABLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER NOTICED THAT CRUISE CONTROL/ HORN AND AIRBAG WERE NOT OPERABLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER NOTICED THAT CRUISE CONTROL/ HORN AND AIRBAG WERE NOT OPERABLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER NOTICED THAT CRUISE CONTROL/ HORN AND AIRBAG WERE NOT OPERABLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER NOTICED THAT CRUISE CONTROL/ HORN AND AIRBAG WERE NOT OPERABLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER NOTICED THAT CRUISE CONTROL/ HORN AND AIRBAG WERE NOT OPERABLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THEN CAME BACK ON. RECALL WAS DONE 2 YEARS AGO, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH.*JB CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX WAS REPLACED, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT WORKED FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THEN CAME BACK ON. RECALL WAS DONE 2 YEARS AGO, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH.*JB CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX WAS REPLACED, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT WORKED FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THEN CAME BACK ON. RECALL WAS DONE 2 YEARS AGO, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH.*JB CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX WAS REPLACED, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT WORKED FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Electrical System

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THEN CAME BACK ON. RECALL WAS DONE 2 YEARS AGO, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH.*JB CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX WAS REPLACED, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT WORKED FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THEN CAME BACK ON. RECALL WAS DONE 2 YEARS AGO, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH.*JB CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX WAS REPLACED, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT WORKED FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THEN CAME BACK ON. RECALL WAS DONE 2 YEARS AGO, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH.*JB CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX WAS REPLACED, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT WORKED FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THEN CAME BACK ON. RECALL WAS DONE 2 YEARS AGO, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH.*JB CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX WAS REPLACED, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT WORKED FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Electrical System

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THEN CAME BACK ON. RECALL WAS DONE 2 YEARS AGO, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH.*JB CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX WAS REPLACED, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT WORKED FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*JB

Jul 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP HIGH INTO THE RED ZONE, AND VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. ALSO, THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.*AK *YH

Jul 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP HIGH INTO THE RED ZONE, AND VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. ALSO, THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.*AK *YH

Jul 9, 2002 Power Train

MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION., VEHICLE WON'T DOWNSHIFT OR ACCELERATE PAST 2ND GEAR.*AK

Jul 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PRESSURE IS VERY LOW. BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY SOFT GOING ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER NOT AWARE WHETHER FRONT OR REAR BRAKES.*AK

Jul 9, 2002 Power Train

MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION., VEHICLE WON'T DOWNSHIFT OR ACCELERATE PAST 2ND GEAR.*AK

Jul 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PRESSURE IS VERY LOW. BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY SOFT GOING ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER NOT AWARE WHETHER FRONT OR REAR BRAKES.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT ENGINE IS ERRATIC AND FREQUENTLY STALLS SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, FORD CAN NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Jul 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT ENGINE IS ERRATIC AND FREQUENTLY STALLS SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, FORD CAN NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Jun 27, 2002 Structure

DEALER DID NOT REPLACE REINFORCEMENT PLATE AS STATED IN RECALL 98V323000 NOTICE. RON BORTNICK FORD IN UPPER MARLBORO, MD; PHONE# 301/627-9600. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Structure

DEALER DID NOT REPLACE REINFORCEMENT PLATE AS STATED IN RECALL 98V323000 NOTICE. RON BORTNICK FORD IN UPPER MARLBORO, MD; PHONE# 301/627-9600. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE BEGAN TO REV UP TO FULL RPMS. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL VEHICLE OVER.*AK

Jun 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE BEGAN TO REV UP TO FULL RPMS. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL VEHICLE OVER.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Equipment

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Visibility

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Equipment

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Equipment

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Visibility

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 3, 2002 Equipment

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THE PAN PLUG LEFT UNDONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL, THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLAC...

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, MOSTLY BELOW 50 MPH. DEALER CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER 12 MILES DRIVE, THE ENGINE BLEW AND A WHITE WHIPPED CRAM LIKE SUBSTANCE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS ALSO AT IDLE AND IT WAS HARD TO START D...

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, MOSTLY BELOW 50 MPH. DEALER CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER 12 MILES DRIVE, THE ENGINE BLEW AND A WHITE WHIPPED CRAM LIKE SUBSTANCE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS ALSO AT IDLE AND IT WAS HARD TO START D...

May 28, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, MOSTLY BELOW 50 MPH. DEALER CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER 12 MILES DRIVE, THE ENGINE BLEW AND A WHITE WHIPPED CRAM LIKE SUBSTANCE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS ALSO AT IDLE AND IT WAS HARD TO START D...

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, MOSTLY BELOW 50 MPH. DEALER CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER 12 MILES DRIVE, THE ENGINE BLEW AND A WHITE WHIPPED CRAM LIKE SUBSTANCE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS ALSO AT IDLE AND IT WAS HARD TO START D...

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, MOSTLY BELOW 50 MPH. DEALER CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER 12 MILES DRIVE, THE ENGINE BLEW AND A WHITE WHIPPED CRAM LIKE SUBSTANCE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS ALSO AT IDLE AND IT WAS HARD TO START D...

May 28, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, MOSTLY BELOW 50 MPH. DEALER CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER 12 MILES DRIVE, THE ENGINE BLEW AND A WHITE WHIPPED CRAM LIKE SUBSTANCE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS ALSO AT IDLE AND IT WAS HARD TO START D...

May 18, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL WHENEVER I LET UP ON THE ACCELERATOR, THEN SHIFTS BACK INTO GEAR HARD WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS APPLIED AGAIN. THE ONLY THING THAT SLOWS THE CAR IS TO USE THE BRAKES, IT DOES'NT DECCELERATE AT ALL JUST BY LETTING OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL (UNLESS GOING UPHILL). THIS I...

May 18, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL WHENEVER I LET UP ON THE ACCELERATOR, THEN SHIFTS BACK INTO GEAR HARD WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS APPLIED AGAIN. THE ONLY THING THAT SLOWS THE CAR IS TO USE THE BRAKES, IT DOES'NT DECCELERATE AT ALL JUST BY LETTING OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL (UNLESS GOING UPHILL). THIS I...

May 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH VEHICLE STOPPPED, BUT MOTOR CONTINUED TO RUN.*AK

May 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH VEHICLE STOPPPED, BUT MOTOR CONTINUED TO RUN.*AK

May 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL AND ANTIFREEZE WAS MIXING TOGETHER CAUSING VEHICLE TO SMOKE DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK *TT

May 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL AND ANTIFREEZE WAS MIXING TOGETHER CAUSING VEHICLE TO SMOKE DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK *TT

May 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT FIRST START VEHICLE WOULD JERK, THEN ON 30 APRIL, 2002 SMOKE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. MECHANIC DETERMINED HEADG ASKET WAS BLOWN.*AK

May 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT FIRST START VEHICLE WOULD JERK, THEN ON 30 APRIL, 2002 SMOKE WAS COMING FROM TAILPIPE. MECHANIC DETERMINED HEADG ASKET WAS BLOWN.*AK

Apr 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THE 3.8L V6 ENGINE (ON THE SECOND ENGINE REPLACEMENT) WOULD OVER HEAT WHILE DRIVING, TAKEN TO A REPAIRS SHOP AND INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

Apr 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THE 3.8L V6 ENGINE (ON THE SECOND ENGINE REPLACEMENT) WOULD OVER HEAT WHILE DRIVING, TAKEN TO A REPAIRS SHOP AND INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

Apr 25, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED AT 30 MPH, AND WOULD NOT RESTART FOR A FEW HOURS. DEALER REPLACED CONTROL MODULE. *AK

Apr 25, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED AT 30 MPH, AND WOULD NOT RESTART FOR A FEW HOURS. DEALER REPLACED CONTROL MODULE. *AK

Apr 24, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE RIDES VERY ROUGH. FRONT LEFT SPRING BROKE OFF. THERE ARE TWO RECALLS, 8709 98 I 002 000 AND 8626 98 V 094 000. *AK JLG.

Apr 24, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE RIDES VERY ROUGH. FRONT LEFT SPRING BROKE OFF. THERE ARE TWO RECALLS, 8709 98 I 002 000 AND 8626 98 V 094 000. *AK JLG.

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS IN HOT WEATHER AT ANY SPEED, ANY TIME. HAS STALLED AT LEAST 20 TIMES, DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS IN HOT WEATHER AT ANY SPEED, ANY TIME. HAS STALLED AT LEAST 20 TIMES, DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ONLY REASON I BOUGHT THIS 3.8LTR.93' TAURUS USED WAS THE PREVIOUS OWNERS HAD KEPT SUCH METICULOUS RECORDS AND CARE OF THIS VEHICLE. !! I NOW SEE BY LOOKING THROUGH NHTSA'S RECORDS THAT FORD MTR.CO HAS A TREMENDOUS PROBLEM ON THEIR HANDS (NOT OURS,THE OWNERS OF THESE LEMONS) AND APPARENTLY IS U...

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS IN HOT WEATHER AT ANY SPEED, ANY TIME. HAS STALLED AT LEAST 20 TIMES, DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS IN HOT WEATHER AT ANY SPEED, ANY TIME. HAS STALLED AT LEAST 20 TIMES, DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ONLY REASON I BOUGHT THIS 3.8LTR.93' TAURUS USED WAS THE PREVIOUS OWNERS HAD KEPT SUCH METICULOUS RECORDS AND CARE OF THIS VEHICLE. !! I NOW SEE BY LOOKING THROUGH NHTSA'S RECORDS THAT FORD MTR.CO HAS A TREMENDOUS PROBLEM ON THEIR HANDS (NOT OURS,THE OWNERS OF THESE LEMONS) AND APPARENTLY IS U...

Apr 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED. *TT

Apr 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED. *TT

Apr 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED. *TT

Apr 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED. *TT

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEW IN JUNE OF 1999, 5000 MILES LATER HEADGASKET HAS BLOWN AGAIN. NLM *TT

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEW IN JUNE OF 1999, 5000 MILES LATER HEADGASKET HAS BLOWN AGAIN. NLM *TT

Apr 12, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO ON AND OFF FIRST TIME, AND SECOND TIME HEADLIGHTS DID NOT WORK AT ALL. WHEN CONTACTING DEALER, DEALER STATED THAT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V025000. *AK

Apr 12, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO ON AND OFF FIRST TIME, AND SECOND TIME HEADLIGHTS DID NOT WORK AT ALL. WHEN CONTACTING DEALER, DEALER STATED THAT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V025000. *AK

Apr 11, 2002 Visibility

WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD DIE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY DEALER, AND REPLACE WIPER MOTOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 11, 2002 Visibility

WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD DIE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY DEALER, AND REPLACE WIPER MOTOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 8, 2002 Structure

SEE ATTACHED FILE. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Apr 8, 2002 Structure

SEE ATTACHED FILE. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Apr 3, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND SLIPPAGE MAKE DRIVING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY UNPREDICTABLE AND DANGEROUS, WHILE SPEEDING UP ON AN ON-RAMP TO A HIGHWAY, I WAS ALMOST HIT BY A TRACTOR TRAILOR BECAUSE MY CAR COULD NOT SHIFT GEARS CORRECTLY. *AK

Apr 3, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND SLIPPAGE MAKE DRIVING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY UNPREDICTABLE AND DANGEROUS, WHILE SPEEDING UP ON AN ON-RAMP TO A HIGHWAY, I WAS ALMOST HIT BY A TRACTOR TRAILOR BECAUSE MY CAR COULD NOT SHIFT GEARS CORRECTLY. *AK

Mar 27, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER (RON BORTNICK FORD; UPPER MARLBORO, MD; PHONE# 301/627-5600) DID NOT REPLACE THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE AS STATES IN THE MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE. *NLM *MJ

Mar 27, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER (RON BORTNICK FORD; UPPER MARLBORO, MD; PHONE# 301/627-5600) DID NOT REPLACE THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE AS STATES IN THE MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE. *NLM *MJ

Mar 12, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING WITH SEATBELT ON SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED BY ITSELF. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 12, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING WITH SEATBELT ON SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED BY ITSELF. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREVIOUSLY OWNED ANOTHER 1993 TAURUS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BEFORE I BOUGHT IT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREVIOUSLY OWNED ANOTHER 1993 TAURUS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BEFORE I BOUGHT IT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION HAS FAILED OR BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES ON MY VEHICLE. FORD ADVISED US TO HAVE THE STRUT PLATES CUT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN ALIGNMENT AND THIS DID NOT HELP EITHER BECAUSE THE RACK KEPT GOING OUT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED BUT THEY NEVER RESPONDED TO OUR COMPLAINTS IT IS LIKE THE...

Mar 5, 2002 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION HAS FAILED OR BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES ON MY VEHICLE. FORD ADVISED US TO HAVE THE STRUT PLATES CUT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN ALIGNMENT AND THIS DID NOT HELP EITHER BECAUSE THE RACK KEPT GOING OUT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED BUT THEY NEVER RESPONDED TO OUR COMPLAINTS IT IS LIKE THE...

Mar 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE HEAD GASKETS REPAIRED, NOT KNOWING OF THE KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE GASKETS, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED AND FORD WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR ...

Mar 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE HEAD GASKETS REPAIRED, NOT KNOWING OF THE KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE GASKETS, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED AND FORD WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR ...

Mar 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE HEAD GASKETS REPAIRED, NOT KNOWING OF THE KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE GASKETS, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED AND FORD WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR ...

Mar 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE HEAD GASKETS REPAIRED, NOT KNOWING OF THE KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE GASKETS, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED AND FORD WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR ...

Feb 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALSO WE HAVE HAD THE TERMOSTATE REPLACED 5 TIMES THE CAR KEEPS OVERHEATING AND THE CAR SHOP CANNOT FIND OUT WHY. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALSO WE HAVE HAD THE TERMOSTATE REPLACED 5 TIMES THE CAR KEEPS OVERHEATING AND THE CAR SHOP CANNOT FIND OUT WHY. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

AFTER DRIVING ABOUT ONE HOUR WITH THE HEAD LIGHTS ON, THEY STARTED TO GO OFF AND COME BACK ON. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND CALLED THE DEALER WHO SAID BASED ON VIN # VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL. *YH

Feb 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

AFTER DRIVING ABOUT ONE HOUR WITH THE HEAD LIGHTS ON, THEY STARTED TO GO OFF AND COME BACK ON. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND CALLED THE DEALER WHO SAID BASED ON VIN # VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL. *YH

Feb 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALSO WE HAVE HAD THE TERMOSTATE REPLACED 5 TIMES THE CAR KEEPS OVERHEATING AND THE CAR SHOP CANNOT FIND OUT WHY. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALSO WE HAVE HAD THE TERMOSTATE REPLACED 5 TIMES THE CAR KEEPS OVERHEATING AND THE CAR SHOP CANNOT FIND OUT WHY. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

AFTER DRIVING ABOUT ONE HOUR WITH THE HEAD LIGHTS ON, THEY STARTED TO GO OFF AND COME BACK ON. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND CALLED THE DEALER WHO SAID BASED ON VIN # VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL. *YH

Feb 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

AFTER DRIVING ABOUT ONE HOUR WITH THE HEAD LIGHTS ON, THEY STARTED TO GO OFF AND COME BACK ON. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND CALLED THE DEALER WHO SAID BASED ON VIN # VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL. *YH

Feb 22, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN RAINSTORM. APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE.*AK

Feb 22, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN RAINSTORM. APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE.*AK

Feb 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT FOR BRIEF INTERVALS,ORGINAL PART OK; REVISED DESIGN PART FAILED.*AK

Feb 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT FOR BRIEF INTERVALS,ORGINAL PART OK; REVISED DESIGN PART FAILED.*AK

Feb 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH DRIVER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM TAILPIPE. DRIVER PARKED VEHICLE, AND CONTACTED A MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED THAT HEAD ENGINE WAS BAD.*AK

Feb 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH DRIVER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM TAILPIPE. DRIVER PARKED VEHICLE, AND CONTACTED A MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED THAT HEAD ENGINE WAS BAD.*AK

Jan 27, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 27, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 24, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALLS, VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE STALLED THE STEERING WENT DEAD. *YD

Jan 24, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALLS, VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE STALLED THE STEERING WENT DEAD. *YD

Jan 19, 2002 Tires

TIRE FAILED AFTER 30185 MILES. TIRE STORE WHERE PURCHASED CLAIMS SEPARATION IS TYPICAL AS HE HAS A BIN OF SEPARATED TIRES FOR ALL MANUFACTURES AT HIS BUILDING HE COULD SHOW ME. TIRE CENTER I DEALT WITH:BOB'S TIRE & AUTO SERVICE, 7991 W GRAND RIVER, PO BOX 1765, BRIGHTON MI 48116, (810)229-7005. ONE ...

Jan 19, 2002 Tires

TIRE FAILED AFTER 30185 MILES. TIRE STORE WHERE PURCHASED CLAIMS SEPARATION IS TYPICAL AS HE HAS A BIN OF SEPARATED TIRES FOR ALL MANUFACTURES AT HIS BUILDING HE COULD SHOW ME. TIRE CENTER I DEALT WITH:BOB'S TIRE & AUTO SERVICE, 7991 W GRAND RIVER, PO BOX 1765, BRIGHTON MI 48116, (810)229-7005. ONE ...

Jan 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS FROM GAS LINE UNDER VEHICLE. MECHANIC STATED THAT GAS LINE WAS PUNCTURED.*AK

Jan 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS FROM GAS LINE UNDER VEHICLE. MECHANIC STATED THAT GAS LINE WAS PUNCTURED.*AK

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT IN STOP AND GO DRIVING, DEALER PERFORMED FUEL AND IGNITION TESTS, FOUND COOLANT WAS LOW AND RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET, CONSUMER DECLINED REPAIRS, CONSUMER THINKS TFI MODULE IS CAUSE OF PROBLEM, MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT IN STOP AND GO DRIVING, DEALER PERFORMED FUEL AND IGNITION TESTS, FOUND COOLANT WAS LOW AND RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET, CONSUMER DECLINED REPAIRS, CONSUMER THINKS TFI MODULE IS CAUSE OF PROBLEM, MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT IN STOP AND GO DRIVING, DEALER PERFORMED FUEL AND IGNITION TESTS, FOUND COOLANT WAS LOW AND RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET, CONSUMER DECLINED REPAIRS, CONSUMER THINKS TFI MODULE IS CAUSE OF PROBLEM, MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT IN STOP AND GO DRIVING, DEALER PERFORMED FUEL AND IGNITION TESTS, FOUND COOLANT WAS LOW AND RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET, CONSUMER DECLINED REPAIRS, CONSUMER THINKS TFI MODULE IS CAUSE OF PROBLEM, MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT

Jan 7, 2002 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR KEEPS FALLING OFF INSIDE WINDSHIELD, HAD MIRROR REPAIRED THREE TIMES. ADHESIVE FAILS TO BIND MIRROR TO VEHICLES WINDSHIELD INDEFINITELY. *AK

Jan 7, 2002 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR KEEPS FALLING OFF INSIDE WINDSHIELD, HAD MIRROR REPAIRED THREE TIMES. ADHESIVE FAILS TO BIND MIRROR TO VEHICLES WINDSHIELD INDEFINITELY. *AK

Dec 17, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATED SHE AND DAUGHTER WERE TRAPPED INT HE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE STEERING LOCKED UP.*SLC

Dec 17, 2001 Steering Fire

WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATED SHE AND DAUGHTER WERE TRAPPED INT HE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE STEERING LOCKED UP.*SLC

Dec 17, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATED SHE AND DAUGHTER WERE TRAPPED INT HE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE STEERING LOCKED UP.*SLC

Dec 17, 2001 Steering Fire

WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATED SHE AND DAUGHTER WERE TRAPPED INT HE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE STEERING LOCKED UP.*SLC

Dec 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKETS ARE GOING BAD AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY AND COOLANT FLUID WAS IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, HAD GASKETS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DEALER REPLACED GASKETS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT C...

Dec 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKETS ARE GOING BAD AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY AND COOLANT FLUID WAS IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, HAD GASKETS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DEALER REPLACED GASKETS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT C...

Dec 13, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKETS ARE GOING BAD AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY AND COOLANT FLUID WAS IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, HAD GASKETS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DEALER REPLACED GASKETS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT C...

Dec 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKETS ARE GOING BAD AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY AND COOLANT FLUID WAS IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, HAD GASKETS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DEALER REPLACED GASKETS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT C...

Dec 13, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKETS ARE GOING BAD AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY AND COOLANT FLUID WAS IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, HAD GASKETS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DEALER REPLACED GASKETS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT C...

Dec 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKETS ARE GOING BAD AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY AND COOLANT FLUID WAS IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, HAD GASKETS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DEALER REPLACED GASKETS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT C...

Dec 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKETS ARE GOING BAD AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY AND COOLANT FLUID WAS IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, HAD GASKETS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DEALER REPLACED GASKETS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT C...

Dec 13, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKETS ARE GOING BAD AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY AND COOLANT FLUID WAS IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, HAD GASKETS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DEALER REPLACED GASKETS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT C...

Dec 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKETS ARE GOING BAD AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY AND COOLANT FLUID WAS IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, HAD GASKETS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DEALER REPLACED GASKETS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT C...

Dec 13, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKETS ARE GOING BAD AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY AND COOLANT FLUID WAS IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, HAD GASKETS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO, CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DEALER REPLACED GASKETS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT C...

Nov 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING POSSIBLE ON THIS CAR. THE HEAD GASKET FAILED WITH NO WARNING, NO OVERHEATING - CAR WOULD NOT START, HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER WHO INFORMED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. HEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN 7 MONTHS LATER. HAD TROUBLE WITH SURGING, RACING ENGINE FROM ABOUT 2...

Nov 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING POSSIBLE ON THIS CAR. THE HEAD GASKET FAILED WITH NO WARNING, NO OVERHEATING - CAR WOULD NOT START, HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER WHO INFORMED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. HEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN 7 MONTHS LATER. HAD TROUBLE WITH SURGING, RACING ENGINE FROM ABOUT 2...

Nov 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING POSSIBLE ON THIS CAR. THE HEAD GASKET FAILED WITH NO WARNING, NO OVERHEATING - CAR WOULD NOT START, HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER WHO INFORMED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. HEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN 7 MONTHS LATER. HAD TROUBLE WITH SURGING, RACING ENGINE FROM ABOUT 2...

Nov 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING POSSIBLE ON THIS CAR. THE HEAD GASKET FAILED WITH NO WARNING, NO OVERHEATING - CAR WOULD NOT START, HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER WHO INFORMED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. HEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN 7 MONTHS LATER. HAD TROUBLE WITH SURGING, RACING ENGINE FROM ABOUT 2...

Nov 27, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. ALSO, POWER DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASH AND STEERING COLUMN, CONSUMER STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK...

Nov 27, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. ALSO, POWER DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASH AND STEERING COLUMN, CONSUMER STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK...

Nov 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 4 TIMES AT ANY SPEED. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Nov 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1993 TAURUS HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 60000 MILES. FORD HAS RECALLED ALL 1994-1995 VEHICLES AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. WHY HAVEN'T THE 93 MODELS ALSO BEEN RECALLED & REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE? THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTERERS DEFECT AND ALL 3.8L ENGINES SHOULD BE FIXED. THEY ALSO GAVE THESE VEHIC...

Nov 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 4 TIMES AT ANY SPEED. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Nov 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1993 TAURUS HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 60000 MILES. FORD HAS RECALLED ALL 1994-1995 VEHICLES AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. WHY HAVEN'T THE 93 MODELS ALSO BEEN RECALLED & REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE? THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTERERS DEFECT AND ALL 3.8L ENGINES SHOULD BE FIXED. THEY ALSO GAVE THESE VEHIC...

Nov 15, 2001 Exterior Lighting

PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Nov 15, 2001 Exterior Lighting

PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Nov 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAN YOU GIVE ME THE UPDATED INFORMATION FOR HEADGASKET REPLACEMENT AS NOTED ON THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN #9811329, BULLETIN SEQUENCE NUBMER#749? WE HAVE A 1993 FORD TAURAS THAT WAS SERVICED FOR THIS PROBLEM IN 4/99. RECENTLY READ THAT FORD IS REIMBURSING CONSUMERS FOR THIS SERVICE. FORD MOTO...

Nov 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAN YOU GIVE ME THE UPDATED INFORMATION FOR HEADGASKET REPLACEMENT AS NOTED ON THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN #9811329, BULLETIN SEQUENCE NUBMER#749? WE HAVE A 1993 FORD TAURAS THAT WAS SERVICED FOR THIS PROBLEM IN 4/99. RECENTLY READ THAT FORD IS REIMBURSING CONSUMERS FOR THIS SERVICE. FORD MOTO...

Nov 3, 2001 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WARNING SIGNAL SOUNDS EVEN WHEN NO LIGHTS ARE LEFT ON AND KEYS ARE OUT OF IGNITION, LEADING TO THE THOUGHT OF A SHORT IN THE IGNITION.

Nov 3, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WARNING SIGNAL SOUNDS EVEN WHEN NO LIGHTS ARE LEFT ON AND KEYS ARE OUT OF IGNITION, LEADING TO THE THOUGHT OF A SHORT IN THE IGNITION.

Nov 3, 2001 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WARNING SIGNAL SOUNDS EVEN WHEN NO LIGHTS ARE LEFT ON AND KEYS ARE OUT OF IGNITION, LEADING TO THE THOUGHT OF A SHORT IN THE IGNITION.

Nov 3, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WARNING SIGNAL SOUNDS EVEN WHEN NO LIGHTS ARE LEFT ON AND KEYS ARE OUT OF IGNITION, LEADING TO THE THOUGHT OF A SHORT IN THE IGNITION.

Nov 2, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE HAD HARD JERKING, AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 2, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE HAD HARD JERKING, AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS LEAKING CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN ROUGH. HEATER BLOWS COLD AIR. DEALER DIAGNOSED VEHICLE BY DOING A BLOCK TES. EXPLAINATION NOT GIVEN .

Nov 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS LEAKING CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN ROUGH. HEATER BLOWS COLD AIR. DEALER DIAGNOSED VEHICLE BY DOING A BLOCK TES. EXPLAINATION NOT GIVEN .

Oct 31, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

BOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES FAILED SO DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE. *YD

Oct 31, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

BOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES FAILED SO DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE. *YD

Oct 31, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

BOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES FAILED SO DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE. *YD

Oct 31, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

BOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES FAILED SO DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE. *YD

Oct 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW. LOSS OF COMPRESSION. SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE IN EXHAUST- CREATED POLLUTION. MY MECHANIC SAYS THIS MODEL ENGINE HAS BEEN TARGET OF RECALLS FOR BAD HEAD GASKET, BUT DEALER SAYS THAT IS 94 AND 95, NOT 93 MODEL. DEALER CHARGED ME OVER $1100 TO FIX IT.*AK

Oct 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I SUPPOSE I WAS MORE FORTUNATE THAN MANY IN THAT MY 1993 TAURUS WENT 92,550 MILES BEFORE THE HEAD GASKETS BLEW. THIS INCIDENT REQUIRED REPAIRS COSTING $1812.48. I AM OUTRAGED THAT FORD WILL NOT EXTEND ITS WARRANTY ON 1994 AND 1995 3.8L ENGINE HEAD GASKETS TO THE 1993 MODELS AS WELL, AND I APPRECIATE...

Oct 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW. LOSS OF COMPRESSION. SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE IN EXHAUST- CREATED POLLUTION. MY MECHANIC SAYS THIS MODEL ENGINE HAS BEEN TARGET OF RECALLS FOR BAD HEAD GASKET, BUT DEALER SAYS THAT IS 94 AND 95, NOT 93 MODEL. DEALER CHARGED ME OVER $1100 TO FIX IT.*AK

Oct 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I SUPPOSE I WAS MORE FORTUNATE THAN MANY IN THAT MY 1993 TAURUS WENT 92,550 MILES BEFORE THE HEAD GASKETS BLEW. THIS INCIDENT REQUIRED REPAIRS COSTING $1812.48. I AM OUTRAGED THAT FORD WILL NOT EXTEND ITS WARRANTY ON 1994 AND 1995 3.8L ENGINE HEAD GASKETS TO THE 1993 MODELS AS WELL, AND I APPRECIATE...

Oct 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT SEEMS THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF 93 FORD TARUS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS...COMPANY IS ONLY COMPENSATING OWNERS OF 94 AND 95 MODELS...CAN ANYTHING BE DONE TO HELP THOSE OF US WHO HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM BUT NOT THE "RIGHT" YEAR?NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Oct 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT SEEMS THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF 93 FORD TARUS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS...COMPANY IS ONLY COMPENSATING OWNERS OF 94 AND 95 MODELS...CAN ANYTHING BE DONE TO HELP THOSE OF US WHO HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM BUT NOT THE "RIGHT" YEAR?NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Sep 24, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE PARKED. WAS TRYING TO JUMP START VEHICLE WITH A JUMPER KIT FROM K MART WHEN BATTERY EXPLODED IN OWNER'S FACE. CRACKED BATTERY HOUSING.*AK THE VEHICLE HEAD LITHTS BLINK OFF. *YD

Sep 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE PARKED. WAS TRYING TO JUMP START VEHICLE WITH A JUMPER KIT FROM K MART WHEN BATTERY EXPLODED IN OWNER'S FACE. CRACKED BATTERY HOUSING.*AK THE VEHICLE HEAD LITHTS BLINK OFF. *YD

Sep 24, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE PARKED. WAS TRYING TO JUMP START VEHICLE WITH A JUMPER KIT FROM K MART WHEN BATTERY EXPLODED IN OWNER'S FACE. CRACKED BATTERY HOUSING.*AK THE VEHICLE HEAD LITHTS BLINK OFF. *YD

Sep 24, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE PARKED. WAS TRYING TO JUMP START VEHICLE WITH A JUMPER KIT FROM K MART WHEN BATTERY EXPLODED IN OWNER'S FACE. CRACKED BATTERY HOUSING.*AK THE VEHICLE HEAD LITHTS BLINK OFF. *YD

Sep 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE PARKED. WAS TRYING TO JUMP START VEHICLE WITH A JUMPER KIT FROM K MART WHEN BATTERY EXPLODED IN OWNER'S FACE. CRACKED BATTERY HOUSING.*AK THE VEHICLE HEAD LITHTS BLINK OFF. *YD

Sep 24, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE PARKED. WAS TRYING TO JUMP START VEHICLE WITH A JUMPER KIT FROM K MART WHEN BATTERY EXPLODED IN OWNER'S FACE. CRACKED BATTERY HOUSING.*AK THE VEHICLE HEAD LITHTS BLINK OFF. *YD

Sep 7, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES IN THIS CAR. I AM 57 AND DO NOT "HOTROD" IT. *AK

Sep 7, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES IN THIS CAR. I AM 57 AND DO NOT "HOTROD" IT. *AK

Sep 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM WRITING ABOUT THE PROBLEM THAT OCCURS WHILE WE ARE DRIVING OUR FORD TAURUS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR TURNS OFF WITH NO WARNING, AND THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF WHEN DRIVING AT 65-70 MPH IN HIGHWAY/EXPRESSWAY TRAFFIC AS WELL AS ON LOCAL STREETS AT 30 - 45 MPH. WE HAVE REPORTED THIS TO FOR...

Sep 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM WRITING ABOUT THE PROBLEM THAT OCCURS WHILE WE ARE DRIVING OUR FORD TAURUS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR TURNS OFF WITH NO WARNING, AND THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF WHEN DRIVING AT 65-70 MPH IN HIGHWAY/EXPRESSWAY TRAFFIC AS WELL AS ON LOCAL STREETS AT 30 - 45 MPH. WE HAVE REPORTED THIS TO FOR...

Sep 1, 2001 Electrical System

MY 1993 TAURUS STARTED STALLING OUT IN JUNE 2000 CAUSIN ME TO LOSE THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. IT FIRST STARTED WITH THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" COMING ON AND THEN CUTTING OFF ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH. IT CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED/ANYTIME ON CITY STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND AT STOP ...

Sep 1, 2001 Electrical System

MY 1993 TAURUS STARTED STALLING OUT IN JUNE 2000 CAUSIN ME TO LOSE THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. IT FIRST STARTED WITH THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" COMING ON AND THEN CUTTING OFF ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH. IT CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED/ANYTIME ON CITY STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND AT STOP ...

Aug 28, 2001 Tires

REAR TIRES HAD BUBBLES LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF TIRES. TIRES EXPLODED, AND RESIDUE FROM THE TIRES, DAMAGED VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 28, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT WHEEL IS MAKING NOISE WHENEVER A TURN IS BEING MADE OR COMING TO A STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT STRUD ROD/ SUBFRAMES, AND BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Structure

RIGHT WHEEL IS MAKING NOISE WHENEVER A TURN IS BEING MADE OR COMING TO A STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT STRUD ROD/ SUBFRAMES, AND BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT WHEEL IS MAKING NOISE WHENEVER A TURN IS BEING MADE OR COMING TO A STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT STRUD ROD/ SUBFRAMES, AND BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Tires

REAR TIRES HAD BUBBLES LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF TIRES. TIRES EXPLODED, AND RESIDUE FROM THE TIRES, DAMAGED VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 28, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT WHEEL IS MAKING NOISE WHENEVER A TURN IS BEING MADE OR COMING TO A STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT STRUD ROD/ SUBFRAMES, AND BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Structure

RIGHT WHEEL IS MAKING NOISE WHENEVER A TURN IS BEING MADE OR COMING TO A STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT STRUD ROD/ SUBFRAMES, AND BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT WHEEL IS MAKING NOISE WHENEVER A TURN IS BEING MADE OR COMING TO A STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT STRUD ROD/ SUBFRAMES, AND BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WOULD BE DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE STALLED OUT IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TWICE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT PROBLEM WAS TRANSMISSION. SECOND TIME INFORMED IT WAS MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND MECHANIC REPLACED IT. STALLING PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *SLC

Aug 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WOULD BE DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE STALLED OUT IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TWICE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT PROBLEM WAS TRANSMISSION. SECOND TIME INFORMED IT WAS MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND MECHANIC REPLACED IT. STALLING PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *SLC

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION ENGINE WAS BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH DUE TO WEARING OUT THE MOTOR MOUNTS , AND CAUSING THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER STATED VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.*AK

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION ENGINE WAS BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH DUE TO WEARING OUT THE MOTOR MOUNTS , AND CAUSING THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER STATED VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.*AK

Aug 21, 2001 Steering

THE RACK & PINION PULLS APART AND CAUSES THE FRONT END TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STEER TERRIBLY. THE RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BURST BECAUSE IT IS HYDRAULIC THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE RACK AND PINION GOES OUT. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A DEFECT IN THE FOURTH GEAR RA...

Aug 21, 2001 Suspension

THE RACK & PINION PULLS APART AND CAUSES THE FRONT END TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STEER TERRIBLY. THE RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BURST BECAUSE IT IS HYDRAULIC THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE RACK AND PINION GOES OUT. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A DEFECT IN THE FOURTH GEAR RA...

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RACK & PINION PULLS APART AND CAUSES THE FRONT END TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STEER TERRIBLY. THE RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BURST BECAUSE IT IS HYDRAULIC THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE RACK AND PINION GOES OUT. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A DEFECT IN THE FOURTH GEAR RA...

Aug 21, 2001 Power Train

THE RACK & PINION PULLS APART AND CAUSES THE FRONT END TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STEER TERRIBLY. THE RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BURST BECAUSE IT IS HYDRAULIC THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE RACK AND PINION GOES OUT. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A DEFECT IN THE FOURTH GEAR RA...

Aug 21, 2001 Steering

THE RACK & PINION PULLS APART AND CAUSES THE FRONT END TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STEER TERRIBLY. THE RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BURST BECAUSE IT IS HYDRAULIC THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE RACK AND PINION GOES OUT. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A DEFECT IN THE FOURTH GEAR RA...

Aug 21, 2001 Suspension

THE RACK & PINION PULLS APART AND CAUSES THE FRONT END TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STEER TERRIBLY. THE RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BURST BECAUSE IT IS HYDRAULIC THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE RACK AND PINION GOES OUT. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A DEFECT IN THE FOURTH GEAR RA...

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RACK & PINION PULLS APART AND CAUSES THE FRONT END TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STEER TERRIBLY. THE RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BURST BECAUSE IT IS HYDRAULIC THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE RACK AND PINION GOES OUT. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A DEFECT IN THE FOURTH GEAR RA...

Aug 21, 2001 Power Train

THE RACK & PINION PULLS APART AND CAUSES THE FRONT END TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STEER TERRIBLY. THE RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BURST BECAUSE IT IS HYDRAULIC THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE RACK AND PINION GOES OUT. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A DEFECT IN THE FOURTH GEAR RA...

Aug 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING VEHICLE WILL START TO STUMBLE AND HESITATE FOR A FEW MINTUES. THEN, VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. THIS PROBLEM WILL ONLY HAPPEN IN THE SUMMER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING VEHICLE WILL START TO STUMBLE AND HESITATE FOR A FEW MINTUES. THEN, VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. THIS PROBLEM WILL ONLY HAPPEN IN THE SUMMER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 18, 2001 Electrical System

FOR THE PAST YEAR MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN STALLING. AT FIRST IT STARTED IN THE WINTER OF 2000 OCCASIONALLY, BUT WHEN THE SPRING HIT. IT WAS STALLING ALL THE TIME. I HAVE TAKEN TO MY MECHANIC WHO HAS REPLACED THE IGNITION MODULE, FUEL PUMP ( TWICE ). CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND MY VEHICLE IS STILL STALL...

Aug 18, 2001 Electrical System

FOR THE PAST YEAR MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN STALLING. AT FIRST IT STARTED IN THE WINTER OF 2000 OCCASIONALLY, BUT WHEN THE SPRING HIT. IT WAS STALLING ALL THE TIME. I HAVE TAKEN TO MY MECHANIC WHO HAS REPLACED THE IGNITION MODULE, FUEL PUMP ( TWICE ). CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND MY VEHICLE IS STILL STALL...

Aug 17, 2001 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF BECAUSE GLUE DRIED UP. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 17, 2001 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF BECAUSE GLUE DRIED UP. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED HEAD HASKET FAILURE ALONG WITH EXTENSIVE AND SEVERE COLLATERAL ENGINE DAMAGE, SINCE THE REBUILDING OF THE ENGINE, CONSUMER HAS REPEATEDLY EXPERIENCED ENGINE STALLING AND OVERHEATING, WHERE THE POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES WOULD JUST SHUT DOWN, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE...

Aug 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED HEAD HASKET FAILURE ALONG WITH EXTENSIVE AND SEVERE COLLATERAL ENGINE DAMAGE, SINCE THE REBUILDING OF THE ENGINE, CONSUMER HAS REPEATEDLY EXPERIENCED ENGINE STALLING AND OVERHEATING, WHERE THE POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES WOULD JUST SHUT DOWN, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE...

Aug 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FORABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 12, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FORABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FORABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 12, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FORABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH, THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS, AND ENGINE STALLED/ CUT OFF. CONSUMER HAD TO COAST VEHICLE TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. CONSUMER FEELS VEHICLE WILL NOT RUN IN HOT WEATHER. CONSUM PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH, THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS, AND ENGINE STALLED/ CUT OFF. CONSUMER HAD TO COAST VEHICLE TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. CONSUMER FEELS VEHICLE WILL NOT RUN IN HOT WEATHER. CONSUM PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO DOWNTOWN FORD TO THE MANAGER - DAVE MCDANIAL - 916/442-6931 NO RESPONSE FROM DOWNTOWN FORD. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jul 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO DOWNTOWN FORD TO THE MANAGER - DAVE MCDANIAL - 916/442-6931 NO RESPONSE FROM DOWNTOWN FORD. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jul 22, 2001 Tires

SECOND EPISODE OF TREAD SEPARATION. TIRE WAS REPLACED ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO FOR TREAD SEPARATION. BRIDGSTONE HAS TOLD US THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL, AND IT IS NOT AFFECTED BY A RECALL, BUT THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN A YEAR WE HAVE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION.ND. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/65R15)

Jul 22, 2001 Tires

SECOND EPISODE OF TREAD SEPARATION. TIRE WAS REPLACED ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO FOR TREAD SEPARATION. BRIDGSTONE HAS TOLD US THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL, AND IT IS NOT AFFECTED BY A RECALL, BUT THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN A YEAR WE HAVE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION.ND. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/65R15)

Jul 16, 2001 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURING FRONT PASSENGER ,CAUSING A COLLISION. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT LOW MILEAGE, FORD CONDUCTED OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS WHICH REPAIRED HEAD GASKETS ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED VEHICLES AT NO COST, CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *SLC

Jul 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT LOW MILEAGE, FORD CONDUCTED OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS WHICH REPAIRED HEAD GASKETS ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED VEHICLES AT NO COST, CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *SLC

Jul 16, 2001 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURING FRONT PASSENGER ,CAUSING A COLLISION. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT LOW MILEAGE, FORD CONDUCTED OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS WHICH REPAIRED HEAD GASKETS ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED VEHICLES AT NO COST, CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *SLC

Jul 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT LOW MILEAGE, FORD CONDUCTED OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS WHICH REPAIRED HEAD GASKETS ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED VEHICLES AT NO COST, CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *SLC

Jul 11, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A FLAT. THIS WAS CAUSED BY BROKEN SPRINGS. SPRINGS HAD WEDGED IN TIRE AND, CAUSED IT TO GO FLAT. DEALER CHECKED OTHER STRUTS, ALL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 11, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A FLAT. THIS WAS CAUSED BY BROKEN SPRINGS. SPRINGS HAD WEDGED IN TIRE AND, CAUSED IT TO GO FLAT. DEALER CHECKED OTHER STRUTS, ALL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 10, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY FOR 2 HOURS A FIRE IGNITED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY FOR 2 HOURS A FIRE IGNITED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 9, 2001 Suspension

RECALL 98 I 002 000/FRONT COIL SPRINGS: LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Jul 9, 2001 Suspension

RECALL 98 I 002 000/FRONT COIL SPRINGS: LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Jul 2, 2001 Suspension

RECALL 98 I 002 000/FRONT COIL SPRINGS:REPORTING BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE WHILE PARKING IN A PARKING LOT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK CONSUMER REPLACED SPRING FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER OTHER THAN FORD. *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Suspension

RECALL 98 I 002 000/FRONT COIL SPRINGS:REPORTING BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE WHILE PARKING IN A PARKING LOT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK CONSUMER REPLACED SPRING FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER OTHER THAN FORD. *SLC

Jun 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHCLE OVERHEATED AND THICK SMOKE CAME FROM EXHAUST PIPE . VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

Jun 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THE RECALL WAS ON THE 3.8L ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS, NOT 3.0L. THIS CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT LOSS IN POWER AND ACCELERATION DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. AN ADDITIONAL PROBLEM IS BEING EXPERIENCED WITH HEADLIGHTS NOT STAYING ON. AGAIN FORD SAYS MY CAR DOES NOT MEET THIS RECALL NOTIFICA...

Jun 29, 2001 Exterior Lighting

I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THE RECALL WAS ON THE 3.8L ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS, NOT 3.0L. THIS CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT LOSS IN POWER AND ACCELERATION DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. AN ADDITIONAL PROBLEM IS BEING EXPERIENCED WITH HEADLIGHTS NOT STAYING ON. AGAIN FORD SAYS MY CAR DOES NOT MEET THIS RECALL NOTIFICA...

Jun 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHCLE OVERHEATED AND THICK SMOKE CAME FROM EXHAUST PIPE . VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

Jun 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THE RECALL WAS ON THE 3.8L ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS, NOT 3.0L. THIS CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT LOSS IN POWER AND ACCELERATION DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. AN ADDITIONAL PROBLEM IS BEING EXPERIENCED WITH HEADLIGHTS NOT STAYING ON. AGAIN FORD SAYS MY CAR DOES NOT MEET THIS RECALL NOTIFICA...

Jun 29, 2001 Exterior Lighting

I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THE RECALL WAS ON THE 3.8L ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS, NOT 3.0L. THIS CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT LOSS IN POWER AND ACCELERATION DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. AN ADDITIONAL PROBLEM IS BEING EXPERIENCED WITH HEADLIGHTS NOT STAYING ON. AGAIN FORD SAYS MY CAR DOES NOT MEET THIS RECALL NOTIFICA...

Jun 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD THE GASKETS REPLACED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 124239 MILES BECAUSE OF BURNING OIL. THE SECOND TIME WAS AT 163227 MILES BECAUSE COOLANT WAS MIXING WITH OIL. *AK

Jun 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER, PASSENGER EXPERIENCED A BROKEN TAIL BONE AND STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT LEFT BRUISE MARKS ACROSS HER STOMACH WHICH STILL CAUSES PAIN, CONSUMER PURCHASED A 1995 TAURUS AND STATES...

Jun 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER, PASSENGER EXPERIENCED A BROKEN TAIL BONE AND STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT LEFT BRUISE MARKS ACROSS HER STOMACH WHICH STILL CAUSES PAIN, CONSUMER PURCHASED A 1995 TAURUS AND STATES...

Jun 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER, PASSENGER EXPERIENCED A BROKEN TAIL BONE AND STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT LEFT BRUISE MARKS ACROSS HER STOMACH WHICH STILL CAUSES PAIN, CONSUMER PURCHASED A 1995 TAURUS AND STATES...

Jun 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD THE GASKETS REPLACED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 124239 MILES BECAUSE OF BURNING OIL. THE SECOND TIME WAS AT 163227 MILES BECAUSE COOLANT WAS MIXING WITH OIL. *AK

Jun 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER, PASSENGER EXPERIENCED A BROKEN TAIL BONE AND STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT LEFT BRUISE MARKS ACROSS HER STOMACH WHICH STILL CAUSES PAIN, CONSUMER PURCHASED A 1995 TAURUS AND STATES...

Jun 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER, PASSENGER EXPERIENCED A BROKEN TAIL BONE AND STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT LEFT BRUISE MARKS ACROSS HER STOMACH WHICH STILL CAUSES PAIN, CONSUMER PURCHASED A 1995 TAURUS AND STATES...

Jun 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER, PASSENGER EXPERIENCED A BROKEN TAIL BONE AND STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT LEFT BRUISE MARKS ACROSS HER STOMACH WHICH STILL CAUSES PAIN, CONSUMER PURCHASED A 1995 TAURUS AND STATES...

Jun 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO RISE AND TO BECOME EXTREMELY LOUD. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO RISE AND TO BECOME EXTREMELY LOUD. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 25, 2001 Suspension

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE MADE A BANGING NOISE, CONSUMER TRIED TO DRIVE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT MOVE BECAUSE COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN HALF, AND WAS PUSHING AGAINST TIRE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 25, 2001 Suspension

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE MADE A BANGING NOISE, CONSUMER TRIED TO DRIVE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT MOVE BECAUSE COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN HALF, AND WAS PUSHING AGAINST TIRE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN DEFECT. THE ENGINE STOPPED AND SMKE BILLOWED FROM THE HOOD. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL SAFELY OFF THE ROAD.*AK

Jun 20, 2001 Electrical System

THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN DEFECT. THE ENGINE STOPPED AND SMKE BILLOWED FROM THE HOOD. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL SAFELY OFF THE ROAD.*AK

Jun 20, 2001 Electrical System

FIRST IGNITION MODULE WENT OUT AT APPROX. 67,000 MILES, THE NEXT ONE AT ABOUT 97,000, AND THE THIRD ONE WENT OUT AT 104,800 MILES. IN ALL THREE REPAIRS, THE PICK-UP COIL WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE CAR RAN WELL AFTER EACH REPAIR - FOR A WHILE! NOW, ONLY 1200 MILES AFTER THE THIRD MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE ...

Jun 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN DEFECT. THE ENGINE STOPPED AND SMKE BILLOWED FROM THE HOOD. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL SAFELY OFF THE ROAD.*AK

Jun 20, 2001 Electrical System

THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN DEFECT. THE ENGINE STOPPED AND SMKE BILLOWED FROM THE HOOD. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL SAFELY OFF THE ROAD.*AK

Jun 20, 2001 Electrical System

FIRST IGNITION MODULE WENT OUT AT APPROX. 67,000 MILES, THE NEXT ONE AT ABOUT 97,000, AND THE THIRD ONE WENT OUT AT 104,800 MILES. IN ALL THREE REPAIRS, THE PICK-UP COIL WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE CAR RAN WELL AFTER EACH REPAIR - FOR A WHILE! NOW, ONLY 1200 MILES AFTER THE THIRD MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE ...

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I JUST REPORTED TO YOU ABOUT A REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF THE HEAD GASKETS ON OUR ENGINE BACK IN 1997 AT 95470 MILES AND NOW WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES 4 YEARS LATER AT 157963 MILES. WE FEEL AS THOUGH FORD SHOULD BE STANDING BY THIS ENGINE AND THE COST BECAUSE THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT HAVE T...

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I JUST REPORTED TO YOU ABOUT A REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF THE HEAD GASKETS ON OUR ENGINE BACK IN 1997 AT 95470 MILES AND NOW WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES 4 YEARS LATER AT 157963 MILES. WE FEEL AS THOUGH FORD SHOULD BE STANDING BY THIS ENGINE AND THE COST BECAUSE THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT HAVE T...

Jun 13, 2001 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES AND GOES OFF SEVERAL TIMES, THE VEHICLE IDLES ERRATICALLY AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING DUE TO INTEMITTENT FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIX THE VEHICLE BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER WANTS INVESTIGATION REGARDING PARTS SHORTAGE. (...

Jun 13, 2001 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES AND GOES OFF SEVERAL TIMES, THE VEHICLE IDLES ERRATICALLY AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING DUE TO INTEMITTENT FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIX THE VEHICLE BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER WANTS INVESTIGATION REGARDING PARTS SHORTAGE. (...

Jun 11, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER COMPLAINT IS THAT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED, AND WAS REPLACED BY PRIVATE GARAGE AT THE CONSUMER'S COST. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE HIS CASE TO BE ADDED TO CURRENT INVESTIGATION FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Jun 11, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER COMPLAINT IS THAT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED, AND WAS REPLACED BY PRIVATE GARAGE AT THE CONSUMER'S COST. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE HIS CASE TO BE ADDED TO CURRENT INVESTIGATION FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Jun 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS RUNNING VERY ROUGH, SOUNDS LIKE CONSUMER IS DRIVING A TRUCK.*AK

Jun 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS RUNNING VERY ROUGH, SOUNDS LIKE CONSUMER IS DRIVING A TRUCK.*AK

Jun 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAD A LEAK AND OVERHEATED BLOCK, AND CAUSED BLOCK TO WARP. CONSUMER STATED CAR WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAD A LEAK AND OVERHEATED BLOCK, AND CAUSED BLOCK TO WARP. CONSUMER STATED CAR WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. *AK

May 31, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 98 V 323 000/ SUBFRAME CORROSION ON 03-MAR-1999 AT VICTOR FORD IN WAUCONDA, IL 847-526-5541. CONSUMER STATED THAT REMEDY HAS FAILED. *AK MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE REPLACED, AS WELL AS EXHAUST SYSTEM BECAUSE ENGINE PIPE INTO MUFFLER WAS CRACKED DUE TO CONSTANT JERKING M...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 98 V 323 000/ SUBFRAME CORROSION ON 03-MAR-1999 AT VICTOR FORD IN WAUCONDA, IL 847-526-5541. CONSUMER STATED THAT REMEDY HAS FAILED. *AK MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE REPLACED, AS WELL AS EXHAUST SYSTEM BECAUSE ENGINE PIPE INTO MUFFLER WAS CRACKED DUE TO CONSTANT JERKING M...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 98 V 323 000/ SUBFRAME CORROSION ON 03-MAR-1999 AT VICTOR FORD IN WAUCONDA, IL 847-526-5541. CONSUMER STATED THAT REMEDY HAS FAILED. *AK MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE REPLACED, AS WELL AS EXHAUST SYSTEM BECAUSE ENGINE PIPE INTO MUFFLER WAS CRACKED DUE TO CONSTANT JERKING M...

May 31, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 98 V 323 000/ SUBFRAME CORROSION ON 03-MAR-1999 AT VICTOR FORD IN WAUCONDA, IL 847-526-5541. CONSUMER STATED THAT REMEDY HAS FAILED. *AK MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE REPLACED, AS WELL AS EXHAUST SYSTEM BECAUSE ENGINE PIPE INTO MUFFLER WAS CRACKED DUE TO CONSTANT JERKING M...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 98 V 323 000/ SUBFRAME CORROSION ON 03-MAR-1999 AT VICTOR FORD IN WAUCONDA, IL 847-526-5541. CONSUMER STATED THAT REMEDY HAS FAILED. *AK MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE REPLACED, AS WELL AS EXHAUST SYSTEM BECAUSE ENGINE PIPE INTO MUFFLER WAS CRACKED DUE TO CONSTANT JERKING M...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 98 V 323 000/ SUBFRAME CORROSION ON 03-MAR-1999 AT VICTOR FORD IN WAUCONDA, IL 847-526-5541. CONSUMER STATED THAT REMEDY HAS FAILED. *AK MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE REPLACED, AS WELL AS EXHAUST SYSTEM BECAUSE ENGINE PIPE INTO MUFFLER WAS CRACKED DUE TO CONSTANT JERKING M...

May 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 65K. AS I LATER FOUND OUT, THIS IS THE SECOND HEAD GASKET ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 39K. TIMING COVER NEEDED TO REPLACED AS WELL. *AK

May 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A 1993 FORD TAURUS WITH 59000 MILES THAT BLEW HEAD GASKET WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. CALLED FORD AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP COMPENSATE THIS WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR. THERE ARE MANY MANY PEOPLE ON THE WEB POSTING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME RESULTS. NOTHING FROM FORD. ...

May 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, THEN REPLACED UNDER RECALL, AND REPLACED 1 TIME OWNER PAY.*AK

May 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 65K. AS I LATER FOUND OUT, THIS IS THE SECOND HEAD GASKET ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 39K. TIMING COVER NEEDED TO REPLACED AS WELL. *AK

May 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A 1993 FORD TAURUS WITH 59000 MILES THAT BLEW HEAD GASKET WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. CALLED FORD AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP COMPENSATE THIS WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR. THERE ARE MANY MANY PEOPLE ON THE WEB POSTING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME RESULTS. NOTHING FROM FORD. ...

May 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, THEN REPLACED UNDER RECALL, AND REPLACED 1 TIME OWNER PAY.*AK

May 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 24, 2001 Suspension

BOUGHT VEHICLE USED. WHILE DRIVING 35MPH VEHICLE IT STARTED TO VIBRATE. VIBRATION WOULD STOP, THEN START OVER AGAIN. HAD LOST POWER GOING UPHILL.*AK *SLC

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT VEHICLE USED. WHILE DRIVING 35MPH VEHICLE IT STARTED TO VIBRATE. VIBRATION WOULD STOP, THEN START OVER AGAIN. HAD LOST POWER GOING UPHILL.*AK *SLC

May 24, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 35MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THEN VIBRATION WOULD STOP, AND LATER START OVER AGAIN. WOULD LOSE POWER WHILE GOING UP HILL.*AK RADIATOR LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED HEAD GASKETS. *SLC

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 35MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THEN VIBRATION WOULD STOP, AND LATER START OVER AGAIN. WOULD LOSE POWER WHILE GOING UP HILL.*AK RADIATOR LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED HEAD GASKETS. *SLC

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 35MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THEN VIBRATION WOULD STOP, AND LATER START OVER AGAIN. WOULD LOSE POWER WHILE GOING UP HILL.*AK RADIATOR LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED HEAD GASKETS. *SLC

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING. ANTI FREEZE LEAKED OUT OF ENGINE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, INFORMED CONSUMER NO RECALLS ON VEHICLE.*AK *SLC

May 24, 2001 Suspension

BOUGHT VEHICLE USED. WHILE DRIVING 35MPH VEHICLE IT STARTED TO VIBRATE. VIBRATION WOULD STOP, THEN START OVER AGAIN. HAD LOST POWER GOING UPHILL.*AK *SLC

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT VEHICLE USED. WHILE DRIVING 35MPH VEHICLE IT STARTED TO VIBRATE. VIBRATION WOULD STOP, THEN START OVER AGAIN. HAD LOST POWER GOING UPHILL.*AK *SLC

May 24, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 35MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THEN VIBRATION WOULD STOP, AND LATER START OVER AGAIN. WOULD LOSE POWER WHILE GOING UP HILL.*AK RADIATOR LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED HEAD GASKETS. *SLC

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 35MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THEN VIBRATION WOULD STOP, AND LATER START OVER AGAIN. WOULD LOSE POWER WHILE GOING UP HILL.*AK RADIATOR LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED HEAD GASKETS. *SLC

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 35MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THEN VIBRATION WOULD STOP, AND LATER START OVER AGAIN. WOULD LOSE POWER WHILE GOING UP HILL.*AK RADIATOR LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED HEAD GASKETS. *SLC

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING. ANTI FREEZE LEAKED OUT OF ENGINE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, INFORMED CONSUMER NO RECALLS ON VEHICLE.*AK *SLC

May 22, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL TURN OFF WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. *AK DEALER FINDS NOTHING WRONG WHEN INSPECTING VEHICLE, HOWEVER CONSUMER FEELS THE FAULTY PART IS THE TFI MODULE. GENERAL TIRES HAVE EXPERIENCED 2 CORD SEPARATIONS AND ONE BLOWOUT. *SLC

May 22, 2001 Tires

VEHICLE WILL TURN OFF WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. *AK DEALER FINDS NOTHING WRONG WHEN INSPECTING VEHICLE, HOWEVER CONSUMER FEELS THE FAULTY PART IS THE TFI MODULE. GENERAL TIRES HAVE EXPERIENCED 2 CORD SEPARATIONS AND ONE BLOWOUT. *SLC

May 22, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL TURN OFF WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. *AK DEALER FINDS NOTHING WRONG WHEN INSPECTING VEHICLE, HOWEVER CONSUMER FEELS THE FAULTY PART IS THE TFI MODULE. GENERAL TIRES HAVE EXPERIENCED 2 CORD SEPARATIONS AND ONE BLOWOUT. *SLC

May 22, 2001 Tires

VEHICLE WILL TURN OFF WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. *AK DEALER FINDS NOTHING WRONG WHEN INSPECTING VEHICLE, HOWEVER CONSUMER FEELS THE FAULTY PART IS THE TFI MODULE. GENERAL TIRES HAVE EXPERIENCED 2 CORD SEPARATIONS AND ONE BLOWOUT. *SLC

May 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STOPPED OPERATING ONE MORNING ON A COLD START AND CAUSED A BLACK SMOKE TO COME OUT OF TAILPIPE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *CONSUMER SPENT APPROXIMATELY $2500.00 TO REPAIR THIS...

May 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAS COVERED THIS FAILURE FOR 1994/1995 TAURUS, BUT HAS ADMITTED THE PROBLEM EXISTS IN 1988-1995 FORD VEHICLES. 40% OF THESE FAILURES OCCUR BETWEEN 60,000 AND 75,000 MILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

May 21, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

May 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STOPPED OPERATING ONE MORNING ON A COLD START AND CAUSED A BLACK SMOKE TO COME OUT OF TAILPIPE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *CONSUMER SPENT APPROXIMATELY $2500.00 TO REPAIR THIS...

May 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAS COVERED THIS FAILURE FOR 1994/1995 TAURUS, BUT HAS ADMITTED THE PROBLEM EXISTS IN 1988-1995 FORD VEHICLES. 40% OF THESE FAILURES OCCUR BETWEEN 60,000 AND 75,000 MILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

May 21, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

May 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IVE PUT 36000 MILES ON THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN 1995 I WAS GOING TO WORK ONE MORNING AND THIS CAR JUST BLEW A HEAD GASKET WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING OR ANYTHING. *AK

May 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IVE PUT 36000 MILES ON THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN 1995 I WAS GOING TO WORK ONE MORNING AND THIS CAR JUST BLEW A HEAD GASKET WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING OR ANYTHING. *AK

May 14, 2001 Suspension

REAR SWAY BAR BROKEN.

May 14, 2001 Suspension

REAR SWAY BAR BROKEN.

May 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING 30MPH AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST. HAD A 3.8LITER ENGINE. HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND SPOKE TO REPRESENTATIVE #2072. WAS INFORMED LOW FAILURE RATE ON THOSE VEHICLES, AND NO RECALLS EVER ISSUED.*AK CONSUMER STATES HE CONTACTED FORD HEADQUARTERS AND WA...

May 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING 30MPH AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST. HAD A 3.8LITER ENGINE. HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND SPOKE TO REPRESENTATIVE #2072. WAS INFORMED LOW FAILURE RATE ON THOSE VEHICLES, AND NO RECALLS EVER ISSUED.*AK CONSUMER STATES HE CONTACTED FORD HEADQUARTERS AND WA...

May 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. MOTOR MOUNTS DISCONNECTED FROM BODY.*AK

May 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR A RECALL ON MOTOR MOUNTS. ABOUT A YEAR AND HALF LATER MOTOR WAS LIFTING OUT OF CAR, AND CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH. *AK

May 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. MOTOR MOUNTS DISCONNECTED FROM BODY.*AK

May 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR A RECALL ON MOTOR MOUNTS. ABOUT A YEAR AND HALF LATER MOTOR WAS LIFTING OUT OF CAR, AND CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH. *AK

May 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ENGINE STOPPED, AND STEERING CONTROL/ BRAKING SYSTEM WERE LOST. A PRIVATE MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED, POSSIBLY THE HEADS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

May 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ENGINE STARTED SHAKING, WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM EXHAUST, HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. *AK

May 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ENGINE STOPPED, AND STEERING CONTROL/ BRAKING SYSTEM WERE LOST. A PRIVATE MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED, POSSIBLY THE HEADS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

May 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ENGINE STARTED SHAKING, WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM EXHAUST, HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. *AK

May 7, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND DOWNSHIFT. VEHICLE STARTED STALLING AS CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER. ALSO, POWER STEERING FAILED.*AK

May 7, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND DOWNSHIFT. VEHICLE STARTED STALLING AS CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER. ALSO, POWER STEERING FAILED.*AK

May 7, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND DOWNSHIFT. VEHICLE STARTED STALLING AS CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER. ALSO, POWER STEERING FAILED.*AK

May 7, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND DOWNSHIFT. VEHICLE STARTED STALLING AS CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER. ALSO, POWER STEERING FAILED.*AK

May 4, 2001 Suspension

FRONT SPRINGS BROKE TWICE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND TIRE WAS SLICED/ WENT FLAT EACH TIME. VEHICLE COLLAPSED TOWARDS STREET. PART OF SPRING WAS STICKING OUT. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND SPOKE TO LISA 2209. WAS INFORMED DEALER WILL CALL TO REPLACE FRONT SPRINGS. REAR SPRINGS REPLACED 1/01/ FRONT SP...

May 4, 2001 Suspension

FRONT SPRINGS BROKE TWICE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND TIRE WAS SLICED/ WENT FLAT EACH TIME. VEHICLE COLLAPSED TOWARDS STREET. PART OF SPRING WAS STICKING OUT. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND SPOKE TO LISA 2209. WAS INFORMED DEALER WILL CALL TO REPLACE FRONT SPRINGS. REAR SPRINGS REPLACED 1/01/ FRONT SP...

May 4, 2001 Tires

FRONT SPRINGS BROKE TWICE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND TIRE WAS SLICED/ WENT FLAT EACH TIME. VEHICLE COLLAPSED TOWARDS STREET. PART OF SPRING WAS STICKING OUT. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND SPOKE TO LISA 2209. WAS INFORMED DEALER WILL CALL TO REPLACE FRONT SPRINGS. REAR SPRINGS REPLACED 1/01/ FRONT SP...

May 4, 2001 Suspension

FRONT SPRINGS BROKE TWICE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND TIRE WAS SLICED/ WENT FLAT EACH TIME. VEHICLE COLLAPSED TOWARDS STREET. PART OF SPRING WAS STICKING OUT. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND SPOKE TO LISA 2209. WAS INFORMED DEALER WILL CALL TO REPLACE FRONT SPRINGS. REAR SPRINGS REPLACED 1/01/ FRONT SP...

May 4, 2001 Suspension

FRONT SPRINGS BROKE TWICE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND TIRE WAS SLICED/ WENT FLAT EACH TIME. VEHICLE COLLAPSED TOWARDS STREET. PART OF SPRING WAS STICKING OUT. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND SPOKE TO LISA 2209. WAS INFORMED DEALER WILL CALL TO REPLACE FRONT SPRINGS. REAR SPRINGS REPLACED 1/01/ FRONT SP...

May 4, 2001 Tires

FRONT SPRINGS BROKE TWICE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND TIRE WAS SLICED/ WENT FLAT EACH TIME. VEHICLE COLLAPSED TOWARDS STREET. PART OF SPRING WAS STICKING OUT. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND SPOKE TO LISA 2209. WAS INFORMED DEALER WILL CALL TO REPLACE FRONT SPRINGS. REAR SPRINGS REPLACED 1/01/ FRONT SP...

May 3, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE ON RIGHT FRONT. WHEN CHANGING TIRE CONSUMER NOTICED FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN. *AK *JB

May 3, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE ON RIGHT FRONT. WHEN CHANGING TIRE CONSUMER NOTICED FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN. *AK *JB

Apr 25, 2001 Suspension

THE VEHICLE FRONT SPRING BROKE, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THIS PROBLEM BE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NOTICE 98I-002 BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. NLM

Apr 25, 2001 Suspension

THE VEHICLE FRONT SPRING BROKE, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THIS PROBLEM BE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NOTICE 98I-002 BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. NLM

Apr 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 1993 3.8 ENGINE; FORD COVERS 1994-1996 SAME ENGINE (NOT RECALL - SAFETY ISSUE); FORD PAYS TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET OR PROVIDE $4000 TO FUTURE PURCHASE OF FORD VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 1993 3.8 ENGINE; FORD COVERS 1994-1996 SAME ENGINE (NOT RECALL - SAFETY ISSUE); FORD PAYS TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET OR PROVIDE $4000 TO FUTURE PURCHASE OF FORD VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

CAR BEGAN STALLING IN LATE 2000. MECHANIC FINALLY DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS FAILED INGITION CONTROL MODULE. REPLACEMENT PART IS UNAVAILABLE. IT IS NOT KNOWN WHEN IT WILL BE. CAR IS UNDRIVABLE AND HAS BEEN SITTING FOR OVER 2 MONTHS. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

CAR BEGAN STALLING IN LATE 2000. MECHANIC FINALLY DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS FAILED INGITION CONTROL MODULE. REPLACEMENT PART IS UNAVAILABLE. IT IS NOT KNOWN WHEN IT WILL BE. CAR IS UNDRIVABLE AND HAS BEEN SITTING FOR OVER 2 MONTHS. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.*AK

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING OR OPERATING VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR AT A TIME, REGARDLESS OF SPEED, VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE AND STALL. CONSUMER SAID THAT ENGINE COULD BE RESTARTED, BUT IT WILL NOT REMAIN RUNNING. IT IS AN ESTIMATED TIME OF AN HOUR TO PASS BEFORE ENGINE WILL RESTART AND REMAIN RUNNING...

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING AROUND FOR AN HOUR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON CITY ROADS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED LEAKING HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKET, AND O2 SENSOR DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATION. ALSO, THERMOSTAT AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION....

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING AROUND FOR AN HOUR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON CITY ROADS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED LEAKING HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKET, AND O2 SENSOR DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATION. ALSO, THERMOSTAT AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION....

Apr 11, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING AROUND FOR AN HOUR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON CITY ROADS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED LEAKING HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKET, AND O2 SENSOR DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATION. ALSO, THERMOSTAT AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION....

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING AROUND FOR AN HOUR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON CITY ROADS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED LEAKING HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKET, AND O2 SENSOR DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATION. ALSO, THERMOSTAT AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION....

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN WHEN SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE CHECK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING OR OPERATING VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR AT A TIME, REGARDLESS OF SPEED, VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE AND STALL. CONSUMER SAID THAT ENGINE COULD BE RESTARTED, BUT IT WILL NOT REMAIN RUNNING. IT IS AN ESTIMATED TIME OF AN HOUR TO PASS BEFORE ENGINE WILL RESTART AND REMAIN RUNNING...

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING AROUND FOR AN HOUR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON CITY ROADS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED LEAKING HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKET, AND O2 SENSOR DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATION. ALSO, THERMOSTAT AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION....

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING AROUND FOR AN HOUR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON CITY ROADS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED LEAKING HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKET, AND O2 SENSOR DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATION. ALSO, THERMOSTAT AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION....

Apr 11, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING AROUND FOR AN HOUR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON CITY ROADS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED LEAKING HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKET, AND O2 SENSOR DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATION. ALSO, THERMOSTAT AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION....

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING AROUND FOR AN HOUR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON CITY ROADS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED LEAKING HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKET, AND O2 SENSOR DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATION. ALSO, THERMOSTAT AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION....

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN WHEN SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE CHECK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOKE WAS COMING OUT REAR EXHAUST, CAUSING HEAT TO FAIL AND OVERHEAT. A 1/2 GALLON TO A GALLON WAS BEING ADDED EVERY 100 MILES. DEALER GAVE CONSUMER COLD SHOULDER. CONSUMER WENT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID IT WAS A BAD GASKET. *AK

Apr 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOKE WAS COMING OUT REAR EXHAUST, CAUSING HEAT TO FAIL AND OVERHEAT. A 1/2 GALLON TO A GALLON WAS BEING ADDED EVERY 100 MILES. DEALER GAVE CONSUMER COLD SHOULDER. CONSUMER WENT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID IT WAS A BAD GASKET. *AK

Apr 6, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION INTER LOCK SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. PLASTIC CASE THAT HOLDS WIRE CRACKED .CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER SAID NO CAMPAIN ON COMPLAINT. *AK

Apr 6, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION INTER LOCK SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. PLASTIC CASE THAT HOLDS WIRE CRACKED .CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER SAID NO CAMPAIN ON COMPLAINT. *AK

Mar 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TEMPERATURE LEVER VACILLATES BETWEEN THE HOT AND COLD INDICATORS AND ALSO CONERNS OF WHAT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE HOT AND COLD AIR BLOWING FROM THE HEATING/COOLING VENTS, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT THERMOSTAT WAS STUCK,THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER DID NOT ALLEVIATE PROBLEM...

Mar 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TEMPERATURE LEVER VACILLATES BETWEEN THE HOT AND COLD INDICATORS AND ALSO CONERNS OF WHAT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE HOT AND COLD AIR BLOWING FROM THE HEATING/COOLING VENTS, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT THERMOSTAT WAS STUCK,THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER DID NOT ALLEVIATE PROBLEM...

Mar 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATED AND LOST COOLANT. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATED AND LOST COOLANT. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 20 TIMES. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 20 TIMES. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Suspension

WHILE BACKING UP CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, THEN, FRONT END OF VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN. RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN, THERE IS A RECALL 98I002000, BUT ACCORDING TO FORD THIS VEHICLE NOT AFFECTED. *AK *JB

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS; 1993 3.8 V6 ENGINE, 97,123 MILES, $1,200.00 FIX - ENGINE TEMPERATURE GUAGE OPERATED ERRATICALLY. DEALER (SOERENS FORD, BROOKFIELD, WI) ATTEMPTED DIAGNOSIS AND RETURNED CAR TO OWNER WITH WHITE SMOKE BILLOWING FROM TAIL PIPE; DEALER INFORMED CUSTOMER THAT HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN *A...

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS; 1993 3.8 V6 ENGINE, 97,123 MILES, $1,200.00 FIX - ENGINE TEMPERATURE GUAGE OPERATED ERRATICALLY. DEALER (SOERENS FORD, BROOKFIELD, WI) ATTEMPTED DIAGNOSIS AND RETURNED CAR TO OWNER WITH WHITE SMOKE BILLOWING FROM TAIL PIPE; DEALER INFORMED CUSTOMER THAT HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN *A...

Mar 20, 2001 Suspension

WHILE BACKING UP CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, THEN, FRONT END OF VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN. RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN, THERE IS A RECALL 98I002000, BUT ACCORDING TO FORD THIS VEHICLE NOT AFFECTED. *AK *JB

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS; 1993 3.8 V6 ENGINE, 97,123 MILES, $1,200.00 FIX - ENGINE TEMPERATURE GUAGE OPERATED ERRATICALLY. DEALER (SOERENS FORD, BROOKFIELD, WI) ATTEMPTED DIAGNOSIS AND RETURNED CAR TO OWNER WITH WHITE SMOKE BILLOWING FROM TAIL PIPE; DEALER INFORMED CUSTOMER THAT HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN *A...

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS; 1993 3.8 V6 ENGINE, 97,123 MILES, $1,200.00 FIX - ENGINE TEMPERATURE GUAGE OPERATED ERRATICALLY. DEALER (SOERENS FORD, BROOKFIELD, WI) ATTEMPTED DIAGNOSIS AND RETURNED CAR TO OWNER WITH WHITE SMOKE BILLOWING FROM TAIL PIPE; DEALER INFORMED CUSTOMER THAT HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN *A...

Mar 16, 2001 Suspension

IN 1998 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR FRONT COIL SPRING REPAIRS UNDER RECALL 98 V 094 000. DEALER REPAIRED, BUT CURRENTLY CONSUMER HAD FIND OUT THAT FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN, AND DEALER WAS NOT TAKING CARE OF SPRINGS.*AK

Mar 16, 2001 Suspension

IN 1998 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR FRONT COIL SPRING REPAIRS UNDER RECALL 98 V 094 000. DEALER REPAIRED, BUT CURRENTLY CONSUMER HAD FIND OUT THAT FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN, AND DEALER WAS NOT TAKING CARE OF SPRINGS.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Steering Crash

STEERING WHEEL TIE ROD BROKE WHILE DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL STREET. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Steering Crash

STEERING WHEEL TIE ROD BROKE WHILE DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL STREET. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Visibility

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Parking Brake

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Visibility

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Visibility

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Parking Brake

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Visibility

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 12, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION DEVICE. *AK VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHETHER IT IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. STARTER, SPARKPLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED, DOOR CHIME WOULD SOUND WHEN KEYS WERE NOT IN IGNITION. TRANSMISSION SL...

Mar 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT MY 1993 FORD TAURUS LX USED. I HAVE NOW HAD TO HAVE THE MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED (3 TIMES) AND THE LOCAL FORD/MERCURY DEALER WILL ON WARRANT THE PARTS FOR 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILES WHATEVER COMES FIRST. HOW OR WHY SHOULD THE SAME PART KEEP FAILING AND THE CONSUMER HAVE TO KEEP PAYING THE PRI...

Mar 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT MY 1993 FORD TAURUS LX USED. I HAVE NOW HAD TO HAVE THE MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED (3 TIMES) AND THE LOCAL FORD/MERCURY DEALER WILL ON WARRANT THE PARTS FOR 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILES WHATEVER COMES FIRST. HOW OR WHY SHOULD THE SAME PART KEEP FAILING AND THE CONSUMER HAVE TO KEEP PAYING THE PRI...

Mar 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL FOR ENGINE MOUNTS. REPLACED MOUNTS HAVE FAILED AGAIN. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL FOR ENGINE MOUNTS. REPLACED MOUNTS HAVE FAILED AGAIN. *AK

Mar 8, 2001 Structure

THE BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT DOORS IS MADE TO PROJECT TOWARDS THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INSTEAD OF BEING SQUARED LIKE ALL OTHER CARS. WHEN OPENING EITHER FRONT DOOR, THE AFOREMENTIONED DOOR PROJECTION HITS ME IN THE FRONT OF THE LEG UNLESS I STAND A FAR DISTANCE AWAY. ON 3/1/01 AND3/5/01 I SUSTAINED LA...

Mar 8, 2001 Structure

THE BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT DOORS IS MADE TO PROJECT TOWARDS THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INSTEAD OF BEING SQUARED LIKE ALL OTHER CARS. WHEN OPENING EITHER FRONT DOOR, THE AFOREMENTIONED DOOR PROJECTION HITS ME IN THE FRONT OF THE LEG UNLESS I STAND A FAR DISTANCE AWAY. ON 3/1/01 AND3/5/01 I SUSTAINED LA...

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS COLD AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS HIGH. COOLANT IN RESERVOIR WAS VERY LOW. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AND FOUND THAT TIMING COVER WAS DAMAGED. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS COLD AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS HIGH. COOLANT IN RESERVOIR WAS VERY LOW. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AND FOUND THAT TIMING COVER WAS DAMAGED. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS COLD AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS HIGH. COOLANT IN RESERVOIR WAS VERY LOW. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AND FOUND THAT TIMING COVER WAS DAMAGED. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING. HAVE REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE, ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ONCE, INERTIA SWITCH ONCE. HOW DO I FIX IT?*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING. HAVE REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE, ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ONCE, INERTIA SWITCH ONCE. HOW DO I FIX IT?*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT THE CAR FROM ESTATE OF DECEASED UNCLE WHO BOUGHT THE CAR NEW FROM TRAGRESSER, CAR HAD 30,000 MILES. IN JANUARY, 2001 GAVE THE CAR TO MY DAUGHTER JESSICA HOPKINS, TRANS WENT OUT IN FEBRUARY. CAR IS SITTING IN MY DRIVE.NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Power Train

BOUGHT THE CAR FROM ESTATE OF DECEASED UNCLE WHO BOUGHT THE CAR NEW FROM TRAGRESSER, CAR HAD 30,000 MILES. IN JANUARY, 2001 GAVE THE CAR TO MY DAUGHTER JESSICA HOPKINS, TRANS WENT OUT IN FEBRUARY. CAR IS SITTING IN MY DRIVE.NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS COLD AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS HIGH. COOLANT IN RESERVOIR WAS VERY LOW. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AND FOUND THAT TIMING COVER WAS DAMAGED. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS COLD AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS HIGH. COOLANT IN RESERVOIR WAS VERY LOW. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AND FOUND THAT TIMING COVER WAS DAMAGED. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS COLD AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS HIGH. COOLANT IN RESERVOIR WAS VERY LOW. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AND FOUND THAT TIMING COVER WAS DAMAGED. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING. HAVE REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE, ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ONCE, INERTIA SWITCH ONCE. HOW DO I FIX IT?*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING. HAVE REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE, ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ONCE, INERTIA SWITCH ONCE. HOW DO I FIX IT?*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT THE CAR FROM ESTATE OF DECEASED UNCLE WHO BOUGHT THE CAR NEW FROM TRAGRESSER, CAR HAD 30,000 MILES. IN JANUARY, 2001 GAVE THE CAR TO MY DAUGHTER JESSICA HOPKINS, TRANS WENT OUT IN FEBRUARY. CAR IS SITTING IN MY DRIVE.NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Power Train

BOUGHT THE CAR FROM ESTATE OF DECEASED UNCLE WHO BOUGHT THE CAR NEW FROM TRAGRESSER, CAR HAD 30,000 MILES. IN JANUARY, 2001 GAVE THE CAR TO MY DAUGHTER JESSICA HOPKINS, TRANS WENT OUT IN FEBRUARY. CAR IS SITTING IN MY DRIVE.NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Mar 5, 2001 Exterior Lighting Fire

HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT BULB HOLDERS ARE BRITTLE, BROWN TO BLACK DUE TO BURNING. I HAVE CHECKED 2 OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME TYPE OF HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHTS AND THEY ARE ALSO SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING AT THE CONNECTION. APPEARS TO BE MUCH THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL ON THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WHIC...

Mar 5, 2001 Exterior Lighting Fire

HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT BULB HOLDERS ARE BRITTLE, BROWN TO BLACK DUE TO BURNING. I HAVE CHECKED 2 OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME TYPE OF HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHTS AND THEY ARE ALSO SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING AT THE CONNECTION. APPEARS TO BE MUCH THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL ON THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WHIC...

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEWOUT, NO PRIOR NOTICE. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEWOUT, NO PRIOR NOTICE. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, IGNITION MODULE REPLACED IN 1998 AND AGAIN IN FEBRUARY 1999. CURRENTLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED A THIRD TIME. *AK REPLACING THE IGNITION MODULE DOES NOT STOP THE VEHICLE FROM STALLING. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO HELP. *YH

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE CUTS OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 104500 MILES. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM MY DAUGHTER AND WE DID NOT REALIZE THAT IT WAS USING WATER VERY SLOWLY. WE COULD HEAR GURGLING NOISES UNDER THE DASH BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS. IT WAS AIR GETTING INTO THE SYSTEM FROM THE ENGINE. THE GASKETS WERE BAD LONG BEFORE THE...

Feb 28, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, IGNITION MODULE REPLACED IN 1998 AND AGAIN IN FEBRUARY 1999. CURRENTLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED A THIRD TIME. *AK REPLACING THE IGNITION MODULE DOES NOT STOP THE VEHICLE FROM STALLING. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO HELP. *YH

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE CUTS OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 104500 MILES. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM MY DAUGHTER AND WE DID NOT REALIZE THAT IT WAS USING WATER VERY SLOWLY. WE COULD HEAR GURGLING NOISES UNDER THE DASH BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS. IT WAS AIR GETTING INTO THE SYSTEM FROM THE ENGINE. THE GASKETS WERE BAD LONG BEFORE THE...

Feb 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE!! FORD WILL NOT ADMIT DEFECT. NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO 94-95 RECALL

Feb 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE!! FORD WILL NOT ADMIT DEFECT. NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO 94-95 RECALL

Feb 26, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING COULD TRY TO MAKE A TURN AND STEERING WHEEL WILL MAKE NOISE. WILL BE HARD TO STEER LIKE IT DID NOT HAVE POWER STEERING. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING COULD TRY TO MAKE A TURN AND STEERING WHEEL WILL MAKE NOISE. WILL BE HARD TO STEER LIKE IT DID NOT HAVE POWER STEERING. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING AND THEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD DROP BACK TO NORMAL, WHILE DRIVING THE HEAT COULD BE FELT BUT AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE STOPPED SO DID THE HEAT, THE PINHOLES IN THE RADIATOR WERE FIXED, THE THERMOSTAT AND WATER PUMP WERE REPLACED BUT...

Feb 26, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING COULD TRY TO MAKE A TURN AND STEERING WHEEL WILL MAKE NOISE. WILL BE HARD TO STEER LIKE IT DID NOT HAVE POWER STEERING. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING COULD TRY TO MAKE A TURN AND STEERING WHEEL WILL MAKE NOISE. WILL BE HARD TO STEER LIKE IT DID NOT HAVE POWER STEERING. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING AND THEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD DROP BACK TO NORMAL, WHILE DRIVING THE HEAT COULD BE FELT BUT AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE STOPPED SO DID THE HEAT, THE PINHOLES IN THE RADIATOR WERE FIXED, THE THERMOSTAT AND WATER PUMP WERE REPLACED BUT...

Feb 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 1993 FORD TAURUS WITH 37,746 MILES ON IT ON JULY 8, 2000 FOR $6957. ON AUG. 18, 2000 AS I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 THE ENGINE MADE A NOISE AND STARTED SMOKING. I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY TO A FORD DEALER THAT WAS RIGHT OFF THE EXIT. IT TOOK OVER 5 WEEKS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THE COST WAS $55...

Feb 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 1993 FORD TAURUS WITH 37,746 MILES ON IT ON JULY 8, 2000 FOR $6957. ON AUG. 18, 2000 AS I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 THE ENGINE MADE A NOISE AND STARTED SMOKING. I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY TO A FORD DEALER THAT WAS RIGHT OFF THE EXIT. IT TOOK OVER 5 WEEKS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THE COST WAS $55...

Feb 21, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE "FRONT COIL SPRING" FRACTURED AND BROKE. BROKEN SPRING THEN MADE CONTACT WITH TIRE CAUSING A BLOWOUT. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER/DEALER/MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY RECALL. *AK *SLC

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON 1/22/2001 DURING A ROUTINE SERVICING I WAS TOLD THAT "THERE WAS COOLANT ON THE #4 CYLINDER. POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET." I WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED SO AS TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE HEAD GASKETS USED IN THIS AND OTHER MODELS O...

Feb 21, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE "FRONT COIL SPRING" FRACTURED AND BROKE. BROKEN SPRING THEN MADE CONTACT WITH TIRE CAUSING A BLOWOUT. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER/DEALER/MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY RECALL. *AK *SLC

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON 1/22/2001 DURING A ROUTINE SERVICING I WAS TOLD THAT "THERE WAS COOLANT ON THE #4 CYLINDER. POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET." I WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED SO AS TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE HEAD GASKETS USED IN THIS AND OTHER MODELS O...

Feb 20, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 20 25 MPH FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE ON DRIVERSIDE CAUSED TIRE TO BLOWOUT. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 20 25 MPH FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE ON DRIVERSIDE CAUSED TIRE TO BLOWOUT. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 18, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE FAULTY. *SLC

Feb 18, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE FAULTY. *SLC

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLOWN AT 95,000 MILES. FORD REFUSED TO FIX, ALTHOUGH IT'S A KNOWN DEFECT.*AK

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED HEAD GASKET, BOLTS AND THE SIDE COVER PLATE ON TIMING CHAIN BECAUSE OF LEAKING WATER. CJ

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLOWN AT 95,000 MILES. FORD REFUSED TO FIX, ALTHOUGH IT'S A KNOWN DEFECT.*AK

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED HEAD GASKET, BOLTS AND THE SIDE COVER PLATE ON TIMING CHAIN BECAUSE OF LEAKING WATER. CJ

Feb 13, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 10, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK SEVERELY AND WOULD NOT SHIFT. *SLC

Feb 10, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK SEVERELY AND WOULD NOT SHIFT. *SLC

Feb 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLEW WHEN I STARTED CAR IN GARAGE. I HAD CAR TOWED TO MY REGULAR REPAIRMAN. HE ADVISED ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT UNCOMMON WITH TAURUSES. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. FIVE TIMES BY PHONE AND SENT TWO LETTERS WITH NO POSITIVE RESPONSE ALTHOUGH MY RESEARCH INDICATED THEY WERE WELL AWARE ...

Feb 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLEW WHEN I STARTED CAR IN GARAGE. I HAD CAR TOWED TO MY REGULAR REPAIRMAN. HE ADVISED ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT UNCOMMON WITH TAURUSES. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. FIVE TIMES BY PHONE AND SENT TWO LETTERS WITH NO POSITIVE RESPONSE ALTHOUGH MY RESEARCH INDICATED THEY WERE WELL AWARE ...

Feb 4, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH BROKE ON BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSANGER SIDE. THE SPRING THAT THAT OPERATES THE BUTTON TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE BELTS BROKE AND YOU CANNOT USE SEAT BELTS BECAUSE THE LATCH WILL NOT HOLD THE BUCKLE AS YOU FTRY TO LOCK IT ON. WHEN I WENT TO FORD ABOUT THIS, THEY SAID IT WAS...

Feb 4, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH BROKE ON BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSANGER SIDE. THE SPRING THAT THAT OPERATES THE BUTTON TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE BELTS BROKE AND YOU CANNOT USE SEAT BELTS BECAUSE THE LATCH WILL NOT HOLD THE BUCKLE AS YOU FTRY TO LOCK IT ON. WHEN I WENT TO FORD ABOUT THIS, THEY SAID IT WAS...

Feb 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THERE WAS NOTHING DRAMATIC ABOUT IT. I SIMPLY NOTICED THE HEATER IN THE CAR WAS NO LONGER WORKING. WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO BE REPAIRED, APPROXIMATELY A WEEK OR TWO LATER, THE DEALER TOLD ME I HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THEY ESTIMATED IT WOULD COST "APPROX. ...

Feb 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THERE WAS NOTHING DRAMATIC ABOUT IT. I SIMPLY NOTICED THE HEATER IN THE CAR WAS NO LONGER WORKING. WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO BE REPAIRED, APPROXIMATELY A WEEK OR TWO LATER, THE DEALER TOLD ME I HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THEY ESTIMATED IT WOULD COST "APPROX. ...

Feb 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO LET THE VEHICLE COOL OFF AND TO DRIVE WITHOUT THE A/C ON, CONSUMER DID THIS IN 103 DEGREE WEATHER, MECHANIC IS UNSURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. NLM

Feb 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO LET THE VEHICLE COOL OFF AND TO DRIVE WITHOUT THE A/C ON, CONSUMER DID THIS IN 103 DEGREE WEATHER, MECHANIC IS UNSURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. NLM

Jan 31, 2001 Visibility

I SUBMITTED INFORMATION TWO DAYS AGO. I DON'T KNOW IF IT WENT THROUGH OR NOT. IN CASE NOT, I STARTED HAVING HEATING PROBLEMS LAST YEAR AND AFTER REPLACING HEATING COMPONENTS,IE, RADIATOR, TWO THERMOSTATS, TWO HEATING SENSING UNITS, WATER PUMPAND HEAT GUAGE. IT KEPT RUNNING HOT TO THE POINT I WAS S...

Jan 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I SUBMITTED INFORMATION TWO DAYS AGO. I DON'T KNOW IF IT WENT THROUGH OR NOT. IN CASE NOT, I STARTED HAVING HEATING PROBLEMS LAST YEAR AND AFTER REPLACING HEATING COMPONENTS,IE, RADIATOR, TWO THERMOSTATS, TWO HEATING SENSING UNITS, WATER PUMPAND HEAT GUAGE. IT KEPT RUNNING HOT TO THE POINT I WAS S...

Jan 31, 2001 Visibility

I SUBMITTED INFORMATION TWO DAYS AGO. I DON'T KNOW IF IT WENT THROUGH OR NOT. IN CASE NOT, I STARTED HAVING HEATING PROBLEMS LAST YEAR AND AFTER REPLACING HEATING COMPONENTS,IE, RADIATOR, TWO THERMOSTATS, TWO HEATING SENSING UNITS, WATER PUMPAND HEAT GUAGE. IT KEPT RUNNING HOT TO THE POINT I WAS S...

Jan 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I SUBMITTED INFORMATION TWO DAYS AGO. I DON'T KNOW IF IT WENT THROUGH OR NOT. IN CASE NOT, I STARTED HAVING HEATING PROBLEMS LAST YEAR AND AFTER REPLACING HEATING COMPONENTS,IE, RADIATOR, TWO THERMOSTATS, TWO HEATING SENSING UNITS, WATER PUMPAND HEAT GUAGE. IT KEPT RUNNING HOT TO THE POINT I WAS S...

Jan 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HEATING PROBLEMS, HEAT WOULD FLUCTUATE BETWEEN HIGH NORMAL AND HOT, CONSUMER REPLACED RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT, SOMETIME LATER PROBLEMS BEGAN AGAIN, THIS TIME REPLACING WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT FOR THE SECOND TIME, HEAT SENSING UNIT, HEAT GAUGE, AND FAN BELT, AGAIN PROBLEMS CAME BAC...

Jan 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD HEATING PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPLCAED NUMEROUS PARTS, BUT STILLTHE PROBLEM EXIST. HEAT ANALYZER MACHINE INDICATED FAULTY HEAD GASKET CAUSED THE HEATING PROBLEMS. *YH

Jan 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HEATING PROBLEMS, HEAT WOULD FLUCTUATE BETWEEN HIGH NORMAL AND HOT, CONSUMER REPLACED RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT, SOMETIME LATER PROBLEMS BEGAN AGAIN, THIS TIME REPLACING WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT FOR THE SECOND TIME, HEAT SENSING UNIT, HEAT GAUGE, AND FAN BELT, AGAIN PROBLEMS CAME BAC...

Jan 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD HEATING PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPLCAED NUMEROUS PARTS, BUT STILLTHE PROBLEM EXIST. HEAT ANALYZER MACHINE INDICATED FAULTY HEAD GASKET CAUSED THE HEATING PROBLEMS. *YH

Jan 23, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 40-50 MPH AND HITTING ANY KIND OF BUMPS SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WILL JUMP TO A HIGHER SPEED, AND THEN DRIVER WON'T KNOW AT WHAT SPEED HE WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE WILLING TO FIX IT BUT AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK THE SPEEDOMETER HAS FAILED TWIC...

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS BLOWN HEADGASKET.*AK

Jan 23, 2001 Steering

I WILL BE MAILING YOU A LETTER SENT TO MFR. ON THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD SINCE 2/8/99 THROUGH 12/18/00 ON THE RACK AND PINION, AND HEAD AND TIMING COVER GASKETS. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WILL BE MAILING YOU A LETTER SENT TO MFR. ON THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD SINCE 2/8/99 THROUGH 12/18/00 ON THE RACK AND PINION, AND HEAD AND TIMING COVER GASKETS. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PAN GASKET LEAKING. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER SMELLED ANTIFREEZE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET, TIMING COVER GASKET, OXYGEN SENSOR AND AXLE SEALS. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER SMELLED ANTIFREEZE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET, TIMING COVER GASKET, OXYGEN SENSOR AND AXLE SEALS. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER SMELLED ANTIFREEZE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET, TIMING COVER GASKET, OXYGEN SENSOR AND AXLE SEALS. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT BULB AND GEAR SHIFT BULB FAILED. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT BULB AND GEAR SHIFT BULB FAILED. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Exterior Lighting

MULTIFIUNCTION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING WIPERS NOT TO WORK. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Equipment

ANTENNA MAST WILL NOT GO DOWN. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MANY POWER STEERING PROBLEMS INCLUDING NOISE, STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED ONCE, FAULTY RACK AND PINION CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP WHILE MAKING TURNS REPLACED THREE TIMES, VARIABLE ASSIST VALVE WAS REPLACED TWICE.

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE, RADIATOR REPLACED ONCE DUE TO COOLANT LEAK AND SMELL. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE, RADIATOR REPLACED ONCE DUE TO COOLANT LEAK AND SMELL. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 40-50 MPH AND HITTING ANY KIND OF BUMPS SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WILL JUMP TO A HIGHER SPEED, AND THEN DRIVER WON'T KNOW AT WHAT SPEED HE WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE WILLING TO FIX IT BUT AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK THE SPEEDOMETER HAS FAILED TWIC...

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS BLOWN HEADGASKET.*AK

Jan 23, 2001 Steering

I WILL BE MAILING YOU A LETTER SENT TO MFR. ON THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD SINCE 2/8/99 THROUGH 12/18/00 ON THE RACK AND PINION, AND HEAD AND TIMING COVER GASKETS. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WILL BE MAILING YOU A LETTER SENT TO MFR. ON THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD SINCE 2/8/99 THROUGH 12/18/00 ON THE RACK AND PINION, AND HEAD AND TIMING COVER GASKETS. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PAN GASKET LEAKING. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER SMELLED ANTIFREEZE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET, TIMING COVER GASKET, OXYGEN SENSOR AND AXLE SEALS. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER SMELLED ANTIFREEZE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET, TIMING COVER GASKET, OXYGEN SENSOR AND AXLE SEALS. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER SMELLED ANTIFREEZE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET, TIMING COVER GASKET, OXYGEN SENSOR AND AXLE SEALS. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT BULB AND GEAR SHIFT BULB FAILED. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT BULB AND GEAR SHIFT BULB FAILED. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Exterior Lighting

MULTIFIUNCTION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING WIPERS NOT TO WORK. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Equipment

ANTENNA MAST WILL NOT GO DOWN. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MANY POWER STEERING PROBLEMS INCLUDING NOISE, STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED ONCE, FAULTY RACK AND PINION CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP WHILE MAKING TURNS REPLACED THREE TIMES, VARIABLE ASSIST VALVE WAS REPLACED TWICE.

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE, RADIATOR REPLACED ONCE DUE TO COOLANT LEAK AND SMELL. NLM

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE, RADIATOR REPLACED ONCE DUE TO COOLANT LEAK AND SMELL. NLM

Jan 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR WAS IN PARK, BUT STILL RUNNING. THEN, IT ALL OF A SUDDEN TOOK OFF . *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND TEMPURATURE GAUGE GO UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND TEMPURATURE GAUGE GO UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS AT 43,900. FORD HAS RECALLED 4.3 ENGINES IN 1994 AND NEWER VEHICLES UP TO 100,000 MILES ON SEERVICE PROGRAM #98MO1, BUT THEY WILL ONLY OFFER ME A $1,000 CERTIFICATE TOWARDS A NEW CAR FOR THIS FAILURE. THEY HAVE ADMITTED THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WWITH THIS ENGINE BUT THEY REFUSE TO...

Jan 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR WAS IN PARK, BUT STILL RUNNING. THEN, IT ALL OF A SUDDEN TOOK OFF . *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND TEMPURATURE GAUGE GO UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND TEMPURATURE GAUGE GO UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS AT 43,900. FORD HAS RECALLED 4.3 ENGINES IN 1994 AND NEWER VEHICLES UP TO 100,000 MILES ON SEERVICE PROGRAM #98MO1, BUT THEY WILL ONLY OFFER ME A $1,000 CERTIFICATE TOWARDS A NEW CAR FOR THIS FAILURE. THEY HAVE ADMITTED THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WWITH THIS ENGINE BUT THEY REFUSE TO...

Jan 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO TWO VALVES WITHIN ENGINE. *AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REIMBURSE THE REPAIR COSTS. *YH

Jan 18, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT RECALL 98V323000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S36 CONCERNING SUBFRAME CORROSSION. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR DUE TO IT HAVING A SALVAGED/REBUILT TITLE.*AK THE DEALER'S REFUSED TO DO RECALL JOB MADE THE VEHICLE UNSAFE FOR THE CONSUMER. *YH

Jan 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO TWO VALVES WITHIN ENGINE. *AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REIMBURSE THE REPAIR COSTS. *YH

Jan 18, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT RECALL 98V323000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S36 CONCERNING SUBFRAME CORROSSION. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR DUE TO IT HAVING A SALVAGED/REBUILT TITLE.*AK THE DEALER'S REFUSED TO DO RECALL JOB MADE THE VEHICLE UNSAFE FOR THE CONSUMER. *YH

Jan 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL AND TRIED TO START VEHICLE, BUT IT DID NOT START. THEN, TRIED AGAIN AND VEHICLE STARTED. ONCE AGAIN ON ROAD AT A RED LIGHT ENGINE DIED. CONSUMER LET VEHICLE COOL DOWN AND STARTED IT AGAIN. IT LOOKED LIKE WHEN VEHICLE HEATED UP ENGINE WILL DIE. T...

Jan 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL AND TRIED TO START VEHICLE, BUT IT DID NOT START. THEN, TRIED AGAIN AND VEHICLE STARTED. ONCE AGAIN ON ROAD AT A RED LIGHT ENGINE DIED. CONSUMER LET VEHICLE COOL DOWN AND STARTED IT AGAIN. IT LOOKED LIKE WHEN VEHICLE HEATED UP ENGINE WILL DIE. T...

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS ON THE 3.8L ENGINE BLEWOUT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. FORD HAS ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON HEAD GASKETS ON 1994-1995 VEHICLES. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR RESPONDED LIKE A BUCKING BRONCO AND SPEWED WHITE STEAM/SMOKE. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS ON THE 3.8L ENGINE BLEWOUT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. FORD HAS ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON HEAD GASKETS ON 1994-1995 VEHICLES. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR RESPONDED LIKE A BUCKING BRONCO AND SPEWED WHITE STEAM/SMOKE. *AK

Jan 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD DEALER WANTS $3800 TO REPLACE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS AND VARIOUS OTHER PARTS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *AK

Jan 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD DEALER WANTS $3800 TO REPLACE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS AND VARIOUS OTHER PARTS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH HEADLIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT, CAUSING POOR DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 98V009000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S01 DUE TO VIN. IN ADDITION, PLUG HAS MELTED.*AK

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 55000 MI., EST. REPAIR $1500, DEFECTIVE ENGINE. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH HEADLIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT, CAUSING POOR DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 98V009000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S01 DUE TO VIN. IN ADDITION, PLUG HAS MELTED.*AK

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 55000 MI., EST. REPAIR $1500, DEFECTIVE ENGINE. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST BETWEEN MUFFLER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS COME APART BECAUSE THERE WERE NO CLAMPS, AND FUMES COULD ENTER INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT.THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS TO OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST BETWEEN MUFFLER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS COME APART BECAUSE THERE WERE NO CLAMPS, AND FUMES COULD ENTER INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT.THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS TO OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS PULLING, SMELLED RUBBER BURNING FROM COIL SITTING ON TIRE, CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND PARKED VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAID CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE HIT A BIG HOLE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM OCCUR. CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE NO HOLES HIT AT ALL. *AK BOTH FRONT STRUTS,...

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS PULLING, SMELLED RUBBER BURNING FROM COIL SITTING ON TIRE, CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND PARKED VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAID CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE HIT A BIG HOLE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM OCCUR. CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE NO HOLES HIT AT ALL. *AK BOTH FRONT STRUTS,...

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS PULLING, SMELLED RUBBER BURNING FROM COIL SITTING ON TIRE, CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND PARKED VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAID CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE HIT A BIG HOLE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM OCCUR. CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE NO HOLES HIT AT ALL. *AK BOTH FRONT STRUTS,...

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS PULLING, SMELLED RUBBER BURNING FROM COIL SITTING ON TIRE, CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND PARKED VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAID CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE HIT A BIG HOLE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM OCCUR. CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE NO HOLES HIT AT ALL. *AK BOTH FRONT STRUTS,...

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS PULLING, SMELLED RUBBER BURNING FROM COIL SITTING ON TIRE, CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND PARKED VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAID CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE HIT A BIG HOLE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM OCCUR. CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE NO HOLES HIT AT ALL. *AK BOTH FRONT STRUTS,...

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS PULLING, SMELLED RUBBER BURNING FROM COIL SITTING ON TIRE, CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND PARKED VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAID CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE HIT A BIG HOLE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM OCCUR. CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE NO HOLES HIT AT ALL. *AK BOTH FRONT STRUTS,...

Jan 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURED DURING A BUSINESS TRIP IN AUGUST 1999. COOLING SYSTEM FAILED. AUTO WAS TOWED TO CAPITAL FORD IN RALEIGH NC. THEY INDICATED THE AUTOMOBILE HAD A LEAKING HEAD GASKET SAID THAT I SHOULD FIX IT WHEN I RETURNED TO MY HOMETOWN. THE PERFORMED APPROXIMATELY $200 IN REPAIR, I RE...

Jan 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURED DURING A BUSINESS TRIP IN AUGUST 1999. COOLING SYSTEM FAILED. AUTO WAS TOWED TO CAPITAL FORD IN RALEIGH NC. THEY INDICATED THE AUTOMOBILE HAD A LEAKING HEAD GASKET SAID THAT I SHOULD FIX IT WHEN I RETURNED TO MY HOMETOWN. THE PERFORMED APPROXIMATELY $200 IN REPAIR, I RE...

Jan 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

I WROTE FORD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY BASICALLY SAID TOUGH,EVEN THOUGH I HAVE BEEN A LONG TIME CUSTOMER. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THIS IS FREQUENT PROBLEM ON THE FORD TAURUS AND FEEL FORD SHOULD HAVE TO REFUND ME THE MONEY I SPENT ON THIS REPAIR! NOSAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

Jan 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

I WROTE FORD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY BASICALLY SAID TOUGH,EVEN THOUGH I HAVE BEEN A LONG TIME CUSTOMER. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THIS IS FREQUENT PROBLEM ON THE FORD TAURUS AND FEEL FORD SHOULD HAVE TO REFUND ME THE MONEY I SPENT ON THIS REPAIR! NOSAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

Jan 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON THE 3.8L V6 ENGINE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A EXTENDED WARRANTY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 LITER ENGINE, HEAD GASKET FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 92000 MILES, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE. FORD DOES NOT INCLUDED 1993 MODELS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK *ALSO HEATER CORE WAS BLOWN OUT. *JB

Jan 5, 2001 Visibility

3.8 LITER ENGINE, HEAD GASKET FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 92000 MILES, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE. FORD DOES NOT INCLUDED 1993 MODELS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK *ALSO HEATER CORE WAS BLOWN OUT. *JB

Jan 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON THE 3.8L V6 ENGINE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A EXTENDED WARRANTY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 LITER ENGINE, HEAD GASKET FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 92000 MILES, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE. FORD DOES NOT INCLUDED 1993 MODELS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK *ALSO HEATER CORE WAS BLOWN OUT. *JB

Jan 5, 2001 Visibility

3.8 LITER ENGINE, HEAD GASKET FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 92000 MILES, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE. FORD DOES NOT INCLUDED 1993 MODELS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK *ALSO HEATER CORE WAS BLOWN OUT. *JB

Jan 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE/COOLANT LEAKAGES, AND ENGINE OVERHEATING. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT A HEAD GASKET FAILED, AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *A...

Jan 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS PREMATURELY FAILED. VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED BY FORD MANUFACTURER. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD WHITE SMOKE AND FAILED THE EMISSION TEST TWICE. *YH

Jan 4, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RECALL DATE IS NOT INCLUDING 09/92 MFG DATE OF MY VEHICLE. ID#98V009000. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE/COOLANT LEAKAGES, AND ENGINE OVERHEATING. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT A HEAD GASKET FAILED, AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *A...

Jan 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS PREMATURELY FAILED. VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED BY FORD MANUFACTURER. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD WHITE SMOKE AND FAILED THE EMISSION TEST TWICE. *YH

Jan 4, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RECALL DATE IS NOT INCLUDING 09/92 MFG DATE OF MY VEHICLE. ID#98V009000. *AK

Jan 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM CO TO IL, HOT LITE CAME ON. ENGINE TURNED OFF AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD (INT76).2YR OLD, 10YR OLD, 2 ADULTS ON SIDE OF HIWAY - CARS PASSING @70MPH & ABOVE. FORTUNATELY HAD A CELL PHONE - STILL SAT ON SIDE FOR 2+HOURS. NEW ENGINE, TRANS, WATER PUMP INSTALLED 9/99. HEAD G...

Jan 3, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM CO TO IL, HOT LITE CAME ON. ENGINE TURNED OFF AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD (INT76).2YR OLD, 10YR OLD, 2 ADULTS ON SIDE OF HIWAY - CARS PASSING @70MPH & ABOVE. FORTUNATELY HAD A CELL PHONE - STILL SAT ON SIDE FOR 2+HOURS. NEW ENGINE, TRANS, WATER PUMP INSTALLED 9/99. HEAD G...

Jan 3, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM CO TO IL, HOT LITE CAME ON. ENGINE TURNED OFF AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD (INT76).2YR OLD, 10YR OLD, 2 ADULTS ON SIDE OF HIWAY - CARS PASSING @70MPH & ABOVE. FORTUNATELY HAD A CELL PHONE - STILL SAT ON SIDE FOR 2+HOURS. NEW ENGINE, TRANS, WATER PUMP INSTALLED 9/99. HEAD G...

Jan 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM CO TO IL, HOT LITE CAME ON. ENGINE TURNED OFF AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD (INT76).2YR OLD, 10YR OLD, 2 ADULTS ON SIDE OF HIWAY - CARS PASSING @70MPH & ABOVE. FORTUNATELY HAD A CELL PHONE - STILL SAT ON SIDE FOR 2+HOURS. NEW ENGINE, TRANS, WATER PUMP INSTALLED 9/99. HEAD G...

Jan 3, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM CO TO IL, HOT LITE CAME ON. ENGINE TURNED OFF AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD (INT76).2YR OLD, 10YR OLD, 2 ADULTS ON SIDE OF HIWAY - CARS PASSING @70MPH & ABOVE. FORTUNATELY HAD A CELL PHONE - STILL SAT ON SIDE FOR 2+HOURS. NEW ENGINE, TRANS, WATER PUMP INSTALLED 9/99. HEAD G...

Jan 3, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM CO TO IL, HOT LITE CAME ON. ENGINE TURNED OFF AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD (INT76).2YR OLD, 10YR OLD, 2 ADULTS ON SIDE OF HIWAY - CARS PASSING @70MPH & ABOVE. FORTUNATELY HAD A CELL PHONE - STILL SAT ON SIDE FOR 2+HOURS. NEW ENGINE, TRANS, WATER PUMP INSTALLED 9/99. HEAD G...

Jan 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE BLEW A HEAD GASKET WHICH ALLOWED ENGINE COOLANT TO ENTER THE CYLINDERS. THIS RESULTS IN BILLOWING WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST. IT ALSO CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE BEARING SURFACES THAT MAY RESULT IN HAVING TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. FORD HAS AN EXTENDED WARANTY ON THE SAME ENGINE FOR 1994 & 1995 M...

Jan 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINEL OVERHEATED OFTEN. ATEMPTS TO REPAIR PROBLEMS FAILED. CAR OVERHEATED AND PRODUCED LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE, STALLED, KNOCKED.WHEN TAKEN TO MECHANIC MECHANIC REPORTED THAT ENGINE GASKET HAD BLOWN. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINEL OVERHEATED OFTEN. ATEMPTS TO REPAIR PROBLEMS FAILED. CAR OVERHEATED AND PRODUCED LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE, STALLED, KNOCKED.WHEN TAKEN TO MECHANIC MECHANIC REPORTED THAT ENGINE GASKET HAD BLOWN. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE BLEW A HEAD GASKET WHICH ALLOWED ENGINE COOLANT TO ENTER THE CYLINDERS. THIS RESULTS IN BILLOWING WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST. IT ALSO CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE BEARING SURFACES THAT MAY RESULT IN HAVING TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. FORD HAS AN EXTENDED WARANTY ON THE SAME ENGINE FOR 1994 & 1995 M...

Jan 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINEL OVERHEATED OFTEN. ATEMPTS TO REPAIR PROBLEMS FAILED. CAR OVERHEATED AND PRODUCED LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE, STALLED, KNOCKED.WHEN TAKEN TO MECHANIC MECHANIC REPORTED THAT ENGINE GASKET HAD BLOWN. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINEL OVERHEATED OFTEN. ATEMPTS TO REPAIR PROBLEMS FAILED. CAR OVERHEATED AND PRODUCED LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE, STALLED, KNOCKED.WHEN TAKEN TO MECHANIC MECHANIC REPORTED THAT ENGINE GASKET HAD BLOWN. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 LT. ENGINES W/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ARE VERY FAILURE PRONE, FORD HAS A REAL PROBLEM AND SHOULD MAKE IT RIGHT WITH ALL THE PEOPLE THAT GOT SCREWED BY THESE CARS. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Power Train

3.8 LT. ENGINES W/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ARE VERY FAILURE PRONE, FORD HAS A REAL PROBLEM AND SHOULD MAKE IT RIGHT WITH ALL THE PEOPLE THAT GOT SCREWED BY THESE CARS. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 LT. ENGINES W/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ARE VERY FAILURE PRONE, FORD HAS A REAL PROBLEM AND SHOULD MAKE IT RIGHT WITH ALL THE PEOPLE THAT GOT SCREWED BY THESE CARS. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Power Train

3.8 LT. ENGINES W/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ARE VERY FAILURE PRONE, FORD HAS A REAL PROBLEM AND SHOULD MAKE IT RIGHT WITH ALL THE PEOPLE THAT GOT SCREWED BY THESE CARS. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CAR OVERHEATS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, CONSUMER HAS TO PULL OVER SO ENGINE WON'T LOCK UP,. THERE IS RECALL 97V019000 ON ENGINE FAN OVERHEATING, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CAR OVERHEATS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, CONSUMER HAS TO PULL OVER SO ENGINE WON'T LOCK UP,. THERE IS RECALL 97V019000 ON ENGINE FAN OVERHEATING, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. COOLANT TEMPERATURE FULL HOT, THEN COOLS, THEN FULL HOT, ETC. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. COOLANT TEMPERATURE FULL HOT, THEN COOLS, THEN FULL HOT, ETC. *AK

Dec 23, 2000 Tires

A FEW DAYS AGO I DISCOVERED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE APPEARED TO BE LOW ON AIR. I HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED ON 8/25/2000 WITH GOODYEAR AMERICAN EAGLE P205/65R15 AT WAL-MART IN BAYTOWN, TEXAS. THE TIRES WERE DUE FOR ROTATION AND BALANCE, SO I HAD WAL-MART IN BAYTOWN, TEXAS PERFORM THE REGULAR MAINTEN...

Dec 23, 2000 Electrical System

1ST REPAIR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, NEW PART LASTED UNDER 2 YEARS, NEXT REPLACEMENT WAS JUST UNDER $ 400 AND IT WAS WOBBLY, BUT COULDN'T BE ADJUSTED ANY BETTER. NEW CABLES WERE PUT IN, THE 2ND TIME, THE THIRD TIME, A USED CABLE WORKED BETTER THAN A NEW ONE. ALSO WE HAD OUR MECH. INSTALL A USED SPEE...

Dec 23, 2000 Power Train

1ST REPAIR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, NEW PART LASTED UNDER 2 YEARS, NEXT REPLACEMENT WAS JUST UNDER $ 400 AND IT WAS WOBBLY, BUT COULDN'T BE ADJUSTED ANY BETTER. NEW CABLES WERE PUT IN, THE 2ND TIME, THE THIRD TIME, A USED CABLE WORKED BETTER THAN A NEW ONE. ALSO WE HAD OUR MECH. INSTALL A USED SPEE...

Dec 23, 2000 Tires

A FEW DAYS AGO I DISCOVERED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE APPEARED TO BE LOW ON AIR. I HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED ON 8/25/2000 WITH GOODYEAR AMERICAN EAGLE P205/65R15 AT WAL-MART IN BAYTOWN, TEXAS. THE TIRES WERE DUE FOR ROTATION AND BALANCE, SO I HAD WAL-MART IN BAYTOWN, TEXAS PERFORM THE REGULAR MAINTEN...

Dec 23, 2000 Electrical System

1ST REPAIR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, NEW PART LASTED UNDER 2 YEARS, NEXT REPLACEMENT WAS JUST UNDER $ 400 AND IT WAS WOBBLY, BUT COULDN'T BE ADJUSTED ANY BETTER. NEW CABLES WERE PUT IN, THE 2ND TIME, THE THIRD TIME, A USED CABLE WORKED BETTER THAN A NEW ONE. ALSO WE HAD OUR MECH. INSTALL A USED SPEE...

Dec 23, 2000 Power Train

1ST REPAIR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, NEW PART LASTED UNDER 2 YEARS, NEXT REPLACEMENT WAS JUST UNDER $ 400 AND IT WAS WOBBLY, BUT COULDN'T BE ADJUSTED ANY BETTER. NEW CABLES WERE PUT IN, THE 2ND TIME, THE THIRD TIME, A USED CABLE WORKED BETTER THAN A NEW ONE. ALSO WE HAD OUR MECH. INSTALL A USED SPEE...

Dec 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO MOTOR OR ENGINE MOUNTS ARE BROKEN. DEALER CONFIRMED THIS WHEN VEH. IN THEIR SHOP. RECALLS WERE MADE ON FORDS MOTOR MOUNTS OR OTHER YEARS, AND SO ARE THESE MOTOR / ENGINE MOUNTS DIFFERENT THAT THE RECALLED PARTS?*AK

Dec 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO MOTOR OR ENGINE MOUNTS ARE BROKEN. DEALER CONFIRMED THIS WHEN VEH. IN THEIR SHOP. RECALLS WERE MADE ON FORDS MOTOR MOUNTS OR OTHER YEARS, AND SO ARE THESE MOTOR / ENGINE MOUNTS DIFFERENT THAT THE RECALLED PARTS?*AK

Dec 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD WILL NOT FIX THE 93 TAURUS. ONLY 94 AND UP TAURUS EVEN THOUGHT THE DEFECT IS THE SAME.

Dec 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD WILL NOT FIX THE 93 TAURUS. ONLY 94 AND UP TAURUS EVEN THOUGHT THE DEFECT IS THE SAME.

Dec 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TALKED TO FORD OF CANADA OVER 2 YEARS AGO ABOUT THE OIL PAN RUSTING BECAUSE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HEARD OF AN OIL PAN RUSTING. FORD MOTOR COMPANY DID NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. NOW THE OIL PAN HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND IT IS COSTING ME ABOUT $ 500.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. TWO YEARS AGO I...

Dec 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TALKED TO FORD OF CANADA OVER 2 YEARS AGO ABOUT THE OIL PAN RUSTING BECAUSE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HEARD OF AN OIL PAN RUSTING. FORD MOTOR COMPANY DID NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. NOW THE OIL PAN HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND IT IS COSTING ME ABOUT $ 500.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. TWO YEARS AGO I...

Dec 18, 2000 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED OR MOVED FROM DRIVE OR REVERSE IT MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE ALSO, STEERING ALIGNMENT GOES OUT ALOT. NO OTHER SIGNS OF PROBLEM. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED OR MOVED FROM DRIVE OR REVERSE IT MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE ALSO, STEERING ALIGNMENT GOES OUT ALOT. NO OTHER SIGNS OF PROBLEM. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL, VEHICLE ENDED UP GOING OFF THE ROAD AND INTO THE BUSHES WHERE THERE WERE LOGS ON THE GROUND, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Electrical System

CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. WILL RESTART IN 10 MIN. FUEL PUMP REPLACED X2, PUMP RELAY X1. DEALER NO HELP. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. WILL RESTART IN 10 MIN. FUEL PUMP REPLACED X2, PUMP RELAY X1. DEALER NO HELP. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED OR MOVED FROM DRIVE OR REVERSE IT MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE ALSO, STEERING ALIGNMENT GOES OUT ALOT. NO OTHER SIGNS OF PROBLEM. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED OR MOVED FROM DRIVE OR REVERSE IT MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE ALSO, STEERING ALIGNMENT GOES OUT ALOT. NO OTHER SIGNS OF PROBLEM. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL, VEHICLE ENDED UP GOING OFF THE ROAD AND INTO THE BUSHES WHERE THERE WERE LOGS ON THE GROUND, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Electrical System

CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. WILL RESTART IN 10 MIN. FUEL PUMP REPLACED X2, PUMP RELAY X1. DEALER NO HELP. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. WILL RESTART IN 10 MIN. FUEL PUMP REPLACED X2, PUMP RELAY X1. DEALER NO HELP. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKETS AND MOTOR MOUNTS REQUIRED REPAIR, DUE TO THESE FAILURES THE ANTI FREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGINE DUE TO LEAKING. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE ENGINE BEING DEFECTIVE TO EXPERIENCE THESE FAILURES PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE REACHING 2...

Dec 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKETS AND MOTOR MOUNTS REQUIRED REPAIR, DUE TO THESE FAILURES THE ANTI FREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGINE DUE TO LEAKING. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE ENGINE BEING DEFECTIVE TO EXPERIENCE THESE FAILURES PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE REACHING 2...

Dec 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BY FORD'S SERVICE BULLETIN 98-4-9 ISSUED IN MARCH OF 1998, THEY ADMIT TO AN INSUFFICIENT ENGINE HEAD GASKET SEAL ON 3.8L V-6S WHICH CAUSES COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEMS AS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. THEY SHOULD COVER THE REPAIRS. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BY FORD'S SERVICE BULLETIN 98-4-9 ISSUED IN MARCH OF 1998, THEY ADMIT TO AN INSUFFICIENT ENGINE HEAD GASKET SEAL ON 3.8L V-6S WHICH CAUSES COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEMS AS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. THEY SHOULD COVER THE REPAIRS. *AK

Dec 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILURES I HAVE EXPERIENCED IS SIMILAR TO THAT CITED IN THE RECALL OF 1994 AND 1995 FORD TAURUS VEHICLES WHICH OCCURRED JUST OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY MILEAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH THE EXACT SAME FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO THE OWNERS OF THE 1994-5 TAURUS OWNERS BY RECALLING THE 19...

Dec 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILURES I HAVE EXPERIENCED IS SIMILAR TO THAT CITED IN THE RECALL OF 1994 AND 1995 FORD TAURUS VEHICLES WHICH OCCURRED JUST OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY MILEAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH THE EXACT SAME FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO THE OWNERS OF THE 1994-5 TAURUS OWNERS BY RECALLING THE 19...

Dec 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN OUT AT 53,000 MILES, CAUSING DAMAGE TO 3.8 LITER ENGINE. VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED SAME AS ON MY 1995 TAURUS. HOWEVER, FORD SAYS THE 1993 TAURUS IS NOT COVERED ON THE WARRANTY. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS REPLACED ON 10/6/1999 AT 90,197 MILES. RECALL IS IN EFFECT FOR 1994 AND 1995 MODELS BUT NOT 1993 ALTHOUGH SAME ENGINE (3.8L). ENGINE ENDED UP HAVING A BAD MAIN BEARING BECAUSE WATER HAD GOTTEN INTO THE OIL.

Dec 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN OUT AT 53,000 MILES, CAUSING DAMAGE TO 3.8 LITER ENGINE. VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED SAME AS ON MY 1995 TAURUS. HOWEVER, FORD SAYS THE 1993 TAURUS IS NOT COVERED ON THE WARRANTY. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS REPLACED ON 10/6/1999 AT 90,197 MILES. RECALL IS IN EFFECT FOR 1994 AND 1995 MODELS BUT NOT 1993 ALTHOUGH SAME ENGINE (3.8L). ENGINE ENDED UP HAVING A BAD MAIN BEARING BECAUSE WATER HAD GOTTEN INTO THE OIL.

Dec 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH NOTICED VIBRATION COMING FROM ENGINE AND VEHICLE LOST POWER. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY SAID IT WAS A BLOWN OUT HEAD GASKET. *AK

Dec 11, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY STOP DURING OPERATION, AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART AFTER THAT. THIS PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED WITH THE ORIGINAL PART IN MID-1998. AFTER A FEW UNSUCCESSFUL DIAGNOSES (I.E., THE WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED 2 TIMES IN 1998/99 WITHOUT FIXING THE PROBLEM), THE WIPER "MULTIFUNCTION S...

Dec 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH NOTICED VIBRATION COMING FROM ENGINE AND VEHICLE LOST POWER. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY SAID IT WAS A BLOWN OUT HEAD GASKET. *AK

Dec 11, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY STOP DURING OPERATION, AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART AFTER THAT. THIS PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED WITH THE ORIGINAL PART IN MID-1998. AFTER A FEW UNSUCCESSFUL DIAGNOSES (I.E., THE WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED 2 TIMES IN 1998/99 WITHOUT FIXING THE PROBLEM), THE WIPER "MULTIFUNCTION S...

Dec 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER IGNORED TO IDENTIFY PROBLEM /PERSUED QUESTIONABLE WORK. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER IGNORED TO IDENTIFY PROBLEM /PERSUED QUESTIONABLE WORK. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 7, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE IS REGISTERED IN ARKANSAS THAT IT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR SAFETY RECALL 98V-323, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE PROBLEM ONLY CONCERNS VEHICLE REGISTERED IN THE SALT BELT. NLM

Dec 7, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE IS REGISTERED IN ARKANSAS THAT IT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR SAFETY RECALL 98V-323, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE PROBLEM ONLY CONCERNS VEHICLE REGISTERED IN THE SALT BELT. NLM

Dec 6, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN STEERING MAINLY TO RIGHT. DEALER CHECKED AND FOUND IT WAS FRONT INNER TIE ROD. NO CAUSE DETERMINED, BUT COST IS ON CONSUMER.*AK

Dec 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL NEEDS TO INCLUDE 93 TAURUS. NO SAFETY DEFECT INCLUDED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DEALER WHERE CAR WAS PURCHASED HAS DECLINED FIXING. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DEALER WHERE CAR WAS PURCHASED HAS DECLINED FIXING. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Electrical System

THE DEALER WHERE CAR WAS PURCHASED HAS DECLINED FIXING. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN STEERING MAINLY TO RIGHT. DEALER CHECKED AND FOUND IT WAS FRONT INNER TIE ROD. NO CAUSE DETERMINED, BUT COST IS ON CONSUMER.*AK

Dec 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL NEEDS TO INCLUDE 93 TAURUS. NO SAFETY DEFECT INCLUDED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DEALER WHERE CAR WAS PURCHASED HAS DECLINED FIXING. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DEALER WHERE CAR WAS PURCHASED HAS DECLINED FIXING. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Electrical System

THE DEALER WHERE CAR WAS PURCHASED HAS DECLINED FIXING. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Structure

RECALL 98V323000, APPOINTMENT ON 30 NOV 2000 FOR RECALL REPAIRS. AS OF DECEMBER 5, 000 DEALER STILL HAD CAR , REPAIRS NOT COMPLETED. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Structure

RECALL 98V323000, APPOINTMENT ON 30 NOV 2000 FOR RECALL REPAIRS. AS OF DECEMBER 5, 000 DEALER STILL HAD CAR , REPAIRS NOT COMPLETED. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 ENGINE, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND FORD HAS OFFERED TO FIX 95S AND 94S BUT NOT 93S. WHY?*AK

Nov 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 ENGINE, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND FORD HAS OFFERED TO FIX 95S AND 94S BUT NOT 93S. WHY?*AK

Nov 28, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STALL, WILL NOT RESTART. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH HEAD GASKETS FAILED CAUSING $1074.35 IN DAMAGE WHICH FORD WILL NOT PAY FOR. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY FORD IN 1994 AND FORD COVERS THE COST OF IDENTICAL 1994 AND 1995 HEADGASKETS. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM OF THE 3.8 AND I FEEL FORD SHOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR THE COST OF THIS WORK. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STALL, WILL NOT RESTART. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH HEAD GASKETS FAILED CAUSING $1074.35 IN DAMAGE WHICH FORD WILL NOT PAY FOR. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY FORD IN 1994 AND FORD COVERS THE COST OF IDENTICAL 1994 AND 1995 HEADGASKETS. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM OF THE 3.8 AND I FEEL FORD SHOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR THE COST OF THIS WORK. *AK

Nov 24, 2000 Visibility

WHENEVER WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED OFF THEY WOULD REMAIN IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. THEY DO NOT LAY DOWN IN A NORMAL POSITION. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. HAS BEEN TO DEALER & HAD MECHANIC REPLACE THE MOTOR. WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL HESITATE LIKE IT WANTS TO SWITCH GEARS. ALSO, SURGES FORWARD. TOOK TO VEHICLE PERSONAL MECHANIC. HE CLEANED CONNECTIONS, AND VEHICLE RAN FINE FOR YEAR. CURRENTLY, PROBLEM IS HAPPENING AGAIN. *AK

Nov 24, 2000 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL HESITATE LIKE IT WANTS TO SWITCH GEARS. ALSO, SURGES FORWARD. TOOK TO VEHICLE PERSONAL MECHANIC. HE CLEANED CONNECTIONS, AND VEHICLE RAN FINE FOR YEAR. CURRENTLY, PROBLEM IS HAPPENING AGAIN. *AK

Nov 24, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE STATIONED IN GERMANY, HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE LIGHTS BACK ON, TO SEE, IS TO PULL THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH TOWARD THE DRIVER. JENKIN & WYNNE FORD DEALER SAYS THIS IS NOT COVERED BY RECALL # 98S01! YOUR CAMPAIGN # 98V009000 SAYS IT IS! THE DEALER SAID IT ...

Nov 24, 2000 Visibility

WHENEVER WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED OFF THEY WOULD REMAIN IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. THEY DO NOT LAY DOWN IN A NORMAL POSITION. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. HAS BEEN TO DEALER & HAD MECHANIC REPLACE THE MOTOR. WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL HESITATE LIKE IT WANTS TO SWITCH GEARS. ALSO, SURGES FORWARD. TOOK TO VEHICLE PERSONAL MECHANIC. HE CLEANED CONNECTIONS, AND VEHICLE RAN FINE FOR YEAR. CURRENTLY, PROBLEM IS HAPPENING AGAIN. *AK

Nov 24, 2000 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL HESITATE LIKE IT WANTS TO SWITCH GEARS. ALSO, SURGES FORWARD. TOOK TO VEHICLE PERSONAL MECHANIC. HE CLEANED CONNECTIONS, AND VEHICLE RAN FINE FOR YEAR. CURRENTLY, PROBLEM IS HAPPENING AGAIN. *AK

Nov 24, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE STATIONED IN GERMANY, HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE LIGHTS BACK ON, TO SEE, IS TO PULL THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH TOWARD THE DRIVER. JENKIN & WYNNE FORD DEALER SAYS THIS IS NOT COVERED BY RECALL # 98S01! YOUR CAMPAIGN # 98V009000 SAYS IT IS! THE DEALER SAID IT ...

Nov 23, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING ON EXTREME LEFT GETS STUCKUP MOMENTERIARILY MANY TIMES. *AK

Nov 23, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING ON EXTREME LEFT GETS STUCKUP MOMENTERIARILY MANY TIMES. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED DUE TO WARPED HEADS. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED DUE TO WARPED HEADS. *AK

Nov 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TAURUS HAS A MELTED CONNECTOR AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE! NHTSA CAMPAIN # 98V009000 RECALLS TAURUS'S DEC. 1992 TO SEPT. 1993. MY TAURUS WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEPT. 1992 AND IS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. IT'S OBVIOUS A 1993 TA...

Nov 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TAURUS HAS A MELTED CONNECTOR AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE! NHTSA CAMPAIN # 98V009000 RECALLS TAURUS'S DEC. 1992 TO SEPT. 1993. MY TAURUS WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEPT. 1992 AND IS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. IT'S OBVIOUS A 1993 TA...

Nov 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE WAS ALSO PROBLEM WITH NOTORIOUS "HEAD GASKET FAILURE" I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS ALSO PROBLEM WITH NOTORIOUS "HEAD GASKET FAILURE" I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Electrical System

THERE WAS ALSO PROBLEM WITH NOTORIOUS "HEAD GASKET FAILURE" I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THERE WAS ALSO PROBLEM WITH NOTORIOUS "HEAD GASKET FAILURE" I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Visibility

THERE WAS ALSO PROBLEM WITH NOTORIOUS "HEAD GASKET FAILURE" I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE WAS ALSO PROBLEM WITH NOTORIOUS "HEAD GASKET FAILURE" I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS ALSO PROBLEM WITH NOTORIOUS "HEAD GASKET FAILURE" I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Electrical System

THERE WAS ALSO PROBLEM WITH NOTORIOUS "HEAD GASKET FAILURE" I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THERE WAS ALSO PROBLEM WITH NOTORIOUS "HEAD GASKET FAILURE" I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Visibility

THERE WAS ALSO PROBLEM WITH NOTORIOUS "HEAD GASKET FAILURE" I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED. *AK

Nov 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW . DEALER HAS REPLACED GASKET. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAIL.*AK

Nov 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW . DEALER HAS REPLACED GASKET. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAIL.*AK

Nov 15, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR A LONG TIME VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED AND DIED. CONSUMER HAS TO LET CAR SIT FOR ABOUT 15MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL START AGAIN.*AK

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE; WELL MAINTAINED CAR; HEAD GASKET BLOWN, NOW ENGINE MUST BE REBUILT. THIS OCCURRED WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ME TO THE HOSPITAL. I AM 78 YEARS OLD. FORD IS NOT EVEN ASSISTING WITH REPAIRS. THIS CAR IS A SAFETY MENACE AND THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS NEGLIGENT!.*AK

Nov 15, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR A LONG TIME VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED AND DIED. CONSUMER HAS TO LET CAR SIT FOR ABOUT 15MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL START AGAIN.*AK

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE; WELL MAINTAINED CAR; HEAD GASKET BLOWN, NOW ENGINE MUST BE REBUILT. THIS OCCURRED WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ME TO THE HOSPITAL. I AM 78 YEARS OLD. FORD IS NOT EVEN ASSISTING WITH REPAIRS. THIS CAR IS A SAFETY MENACE AND THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS NEGLIGENT!.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN CIRCUIT BREAKER. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V009000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER HAVING SERVICED VEHICLE TECHNICIAN FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. TECHNIAN WAS REPAIRING ENGINE.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN CIRCUIT BREAKER. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V009000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER HAVING SERVICED VEHICLE TECHNICIAN FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. TECHNIAN WAS REPAIRING ENGINE.*AK

Nov 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS. *SLC

Nov 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS. *SLC

Nov 8, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN CONSUMER PUT TURN SIGNALS ON THEY DO NOT SHOW IN THE BACK OF VEHICLE. SIGNAL LIGHT WILL SHOW UP ON PANEL.*AK

Nov 8, 2000 Power Train

CAR HAS BEEN INTO HOLMS-TUTTLE FORD ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME IDENTICAL PROBLEM. THE CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD WAITING TO HAVE A ACCIDENT. THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM SURFACED IN DEC. 1997. FORD MTR. REFUSES TO HELP. I CAN SUPPLY FULL DOCUMENTATION. THANK YOU. RONALD B. BORGQUIST. *AK

Nov 8, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN CONSUMER PUT TURN SIGNALS ON THEY DO NOT SHOW IN THE BACK OF VEHICLE. SIGNAL LIGHT WILL SHOW UP ON PANEL.*AK

Nov 8, 2000 Power Train

CAR HAS BEEN INTO HOLMS-TUTTLE FORD ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME IDENTICAL PROBLEM. THE CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD WAITING TO HAVE A ACCIDENT. THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM SURFACED IN DEC. 1997. FORD MTR. REFUSES TO HELP. I CAN SUPPLY FULL DOCUMENTATION. THANK YOU. RONALD B. BORGQUIST. *AK

Nov 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED AT 72,000 MILES, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE . *AK THE CUSTOMER OBJECTS THAT THE MANUFACTURER RECALLED 1994 AND 1995 MODELS BUT NOT 1993 MODELS EVENTHOUGH THE PROBLEMS ARE THE SAME. *YH

Nov 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED AT 72,000 MILES, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE . *AK THE CUSTOMER OBJECTS THAT THE MANUFACTURER RECALLED 1994 AND 1995 MODELS BUT NOT 1993 MODELS EVENTHOUGH THE PROBLEMS ARE THE SAME. *YH

Oct 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 35000 MILES . FORD DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH WHITE SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE AND ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDS WARRANTY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER ON TAURUS AND WINDSTAR MODELS OF FORD ARE BAD. WHY AREN'T THEY BEING RECALLED? ISN'T KNOWING YOUR CORRECT SPEED A SAFETY CONCERN.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 35000 MILES . FORD DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH WHITE SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE AND ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDS WARRANTY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER ON TAURUS AND WINDSTAR MODELS OF FORD ARE BAD. WHY AREN'T THEY BEING RECALLED? ISN'T KNOWING YOUR CORRECT SPEED A SAFETY CONCERN.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS, NO MECHANIC CAN SEEM TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *CJ

Oct 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS, NO MECHANIC CAN SEEM TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *CJ

Oct 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS, NO MECHANIC CAN SEEM TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *CJ

Oct 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS, NO MECHANIC CAN SEEM TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *CJ

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

WE HAVE HAD THIS SAME TROUBLE SINCE 1998, SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLORS, STILL DOING IT, STOPS ON THE FREEWAY, ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES, STOPS WHILE DRIVING AND WON;T START FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES, SOMETHING BETTER BE DONE, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, WHAT DOES IT TAKE, FOR ME TO GET KILLED, AND THEN YOU DO S...

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System Fire

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 60,000 MILES, CAR STALLING SINCE PURCHASE AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAUGHT ON FIRE TWICE. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 60,000 MILES, CAR STALLING SINCE PURCHASE AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAUGHT ON FIRE TWICE. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System Fire

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 60,000 MILES, CAR STALLING SINCE PURCHASE AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAUGHT ON FIRE TWICE. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

WE HAVE HAD THIS SAME TROUBLE SINCE 1998, SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLORS, STILL DOING IT, STOPS ON THE FREEWAY, ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES, STOPS WHILE DRIVING AND WON;T START FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES, SOMETHING BETTER BE DONE, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, WHAT DOES IT TAKE, FOR ME TO GET KILLED, AND THEN YOU DO S...

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System Fire

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 60,000 MILES, CAR STALLING SINCE PURCHASE AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAUGHT ON FIRE TWICE. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 60,000 MILES, CAR STALLING SINCE PURCHASE AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAUGHT ON FIRE TWICE. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System Fire

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 60,000 MILES, CAR STALLING SINCE PURCHASE AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAUGHT ON FIRE TWICE. *AK

Oct 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED, WHICH CAUSED OTHER ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE ENGINE NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WE CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE PROBLEM, KNOWING THAT THE 3.8 LITER ENGINES ARE KNOW FOR THIS PROBLEM, THEY WOULD NOT HELP BECAUSE ONLY 94'S AND 95'S WERE ON THE RECALL. THEY ALSO NEED TO RECALL THE 93'S....

Oct 24, 2000 Electrical System

ON A HOT (95 DEGREE +) DAY THE IGNITION SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVE HOME IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. AFTER GETTING MY CAR HOME THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CHECKED OK. WHEN THE DAYS HEAT SUBSIDED THE CAR WOULD START AGAIN AND HAS BEEN FINE IN THE COOLER DAYS SINCE THE INCIDENT.*AK

Oct 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED, WHICH CAUSED OTHER ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE ENGINE NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WE CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE PROBLEM, KNOWING THAT THE 3.8 LITER ENGINES ARE KNOW FOR THIS PROBLEM, THEY WOULD NOT HELP BECAUSE ONLY 94'S AND 95'S WERE ON THE RECALL. THEY ALSO NEED TO RECALL THE 93'S....

Oct 24, 2000 Electrical System

ON A HOT (95 DEGREE +) DAY THE IGNITION SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVE HOME IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. AFTER GETTING MY CAR HOME THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CHECKED OK. WHEN THE DAYS HEAT SUBSIDED THE CAR WOULD START AGAIN AND HAS BEEN FINE IN THE COOLER DAYS SINCE THE INCIDENT.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

DURING IDLE SITUATIONS (IN ANY GEAR), ENGINE WILL IDLE VERY HIGH AND SOMETIME ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. GUNNING ENGINE DOES NOT EFFECT IT. TURNING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING USUALLY RESETS IDLE TO NORMAL LEVEL.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

DURING IDLE SITUATIONS (IN ANY GEAR), ENGINE WILL IDLE VERY HIGH AND SOMETIME ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. GUNNING ENGINE DOES NOT EFFECT IT. TURNING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING USUALLY RESETS IDLE TO NORMAL LEVEL.*AK

Oct 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD ADMITS BAD GASKETS & BOLTS IN THEIR 1988-1995 3.8 LITER ENGINES AND HAS HAD VARIOUS REPAIR PROGRAMS, BUT MY VIN IS PRESENTLY EXCLUDED. A LOCAL SERVICE MANAGER SAYS FORD HAS REPAIRED "MILLIONS" OF THESE ENGINES

Oct 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD ADMITS BAD GASKETS & BOLTS IN THEIR 1988-1995 3.8 LITER ENGINES AND HAS HAD VARIOUS REPAIR PROGRAMS, BUT MY VIN IS PRESENTLY EXCLUDED. A LOCAL SERVICE MANAGER SAYS FORD HAS REPAIRED "MILLIONS" OF THESE ENGINES

Oct 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS BEEN CONSUMING COOLANT AT A RATE OF 1/2 GAL PER DAY. NO LEAKAGE UNDER CAR. MECHANIC DOING TUNEUP FOUND GRAY COLOR ON TWO SPARK PLUGS. HE SAID THAT THIS IS PROOF OF LEAKING HEAD GASKET. IMMEDIATE REPAIRS ARE NEEDED ($1600 TO $3500).

Oct 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS BEEN CONSUMING COOLANT AT A RATE OF 1/2 GAL PER DAY. NO LEAKAGE UNDER CAR. MECHANIC DOING TUNEUP FOUND GRAY COLOR ON TWO SPARK PLUGS. HE SAID THAT THIS IS PROOF OF LEAKING HEAD GASKET. IMMEDIATE REPAIRS ARE NEEDED ($1600 TO $3500).

Oct 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.*ET

Oct 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.*ET

Oct 14, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

ON SEPT 13, OF 1997, I PURCHASED A USED 1993 FORD TAURUS. IT HAD 91,000 MILES.

Oct 14, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash 130,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1997, I PURCHASED A USED 1993 FORD TAURUS. IT HAD 91,000 MILES. *AK ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****734288

Oct 14, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

ON SEPT 13, OF 1997, I PURCHASED A USED 1993 FORD TAURUS. IT HAD 91,000 MILES.

Oct 14, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash 130,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1997, I PURCHASED A USED 1993 FORD TAURUS. IT HAD 91,000 MILES. *AK ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****734288

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS ARE CORRODED. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS GO OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK

Oct 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

ENGINE MOUNTS ARE CORRODED. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS GO OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

WHENEVER COMING TO A STOP OR STARTING TO SLOWDOWN, VEHICLE STALLS. OWNER WAS TOLD TO CALL NHTSA BY FORD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 13, 2000 Power Train

ON 2 SEPARATE TRIPS, TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, DOWNSHIFTED 2 GEARS. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT UP AGAIN, UNTIL CAR WAS STOPPED, ENGINE SHUT DOWN, AND THEN RESTARTED.. *AK

Oct 13, 2000 Steering

CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT, ONLY 69,000 MILES ON ENGINE. IT STARTED TO FALL APART WITHIN 3 WEEKS, FIRST STEERING, THEN TRANSMISSION, NOW THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO LEMONAIDCARS.COM THE 1993 TAURUS IS FULL OF PROBLEMS. FORD SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REF'D TO GR...

Oct 13, 2000 Power Train

CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT, ONLY 69,000 MILES ON ENGINE. IT STARTED TO FALL APART WITHIN 3 WEEKS, FIRST STEERING, THEN TRANSMISSION, NOW THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO LEMONAIDCARS.COM THE 1993 TAURUS IS FULL OF PROBLEMS. FORD SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REF'D TO GR...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT, ONLY 69,000 MILES ON ENGINE. IT STARTED TO FALL APART WITHIN 3 WEEKS, FIRST STEERING, THEN TRANSMISSION, NOW THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO LEMONAIDCARS.COM THE 1993 TAURUS IS FULL OF PROBLEMS. FORD SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REF'D TO GR...

Oct 13, 2000 Power Train

CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT, ONLY 69,000 MILES ON ENGINE. IT STARTED TO FALL APART WITHIN 3 WEEKS, FIRST STEERING, THEN TRANSMISSION, NOW THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO LEMONAIDCARS.COM THE 1993 TAURUS IS FULL OF PROBLEMS. FORD SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REF'D TO GR...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT, ONLY 69,000 MILES ON ENGINE. IT STARTED TO FALL APART WITHIN 3 WEEKS, FIRST STEERING, THEN TRANSMISSION, NOW THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO LEMONAIDCARS.COM THE 1993 TAURUS IS FULL OF PROBLEMS. FORD SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REF'D TO GR...

Oct 13, 2000 Steering

CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT, ONLY 69,000 MILES ON ENGINE. IT STARTED TO FALL APART WITHIN 3 WEEKS, FIRST STEERING, THEN TRANSMISSION, NOW THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO LEMONAIDCARS.COM THE 1993 TAURUS IS FULL OF PROBLEMS. FORD SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REF'D TO GR...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS ARE CORRODED. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS GO OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK

Oct 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

ENGINE MOUNTS ARE CORRODED. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS GO OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

WHENEVER COMING TO A STOP OR STARTING TO SLOWDOWN, VEHICLE STALLS. OWNER WAS TOLD TO CALL NHTSA BY FORD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 13, 2000 Power Train

ON 2 SEPARATE TRIPS, TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, DOWNSHIFTED 2 GEARS. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT UP AGAIN, UNTIL CAR WAS STOPPED, ENGINE SHUT DOWN, AND THEN RESTARTED.. *AK

Oct 13, 2000 Steering

CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT, ONLY 69,000 MILES ON ENGINE. IT STARTED TO FALL APART WITHIN 3 WEEKS, FIRST STEERING, THEN TRANSMISSION, NOW THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO LEMONAIDCARS.COM THE 1993 TAURUS IS FULL OF PROBLEMS. FORD SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REF'D TO GR...

Oct 13, 2000 Power Train

CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT, ONLY 69,000 MILES ON ENGINE. IT STARTED TO FALL APART WITHIN 3 WEEKS, FIRST STEERING, THEN TRANSMISSION, NOW THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO LEMONAIDCARS.COM THE 1993 TAURUS IS FULL OF PROBLEMS. FORD SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REF'D TO GR...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT, ONLY 69,000 MILES ON ENGINE. IT STARTED TO FALL APART WITHIN 3 WEEKS, FIRST STEERING, THEN TRANSMISSION, NOW THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO LEMONAIDCARS.COM THE 1993 TAURUS IS FULL OF PROBLEMS. FORD SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REF'D TO GR...

Oct 13, 2000 Power Train

CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT, ONLY 69,000 MILES ON ENGINE. IT STARTED TO FALL APART WITHIN 3 WEEKS, FIRST STEERING, THEN TRANSMISSION, NOW THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO LEMONAIDCARS.COM THE 1993 TAURUS IS FULL OF PROBLEMS. FORD SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REF'D TO GR...

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT, ONLY 69,000 MILES ON ENGINE. IT STARTED TO FALL APART WITHIN 3 WEEKS, FIRST STEERING, THEN TRANSMISSION, NOW THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO LEMONAIDCARS.COM THE 1993 TAURUS IS FULL OF PROBLEMS. FORD SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REF'D TO GR...

Oct 13, 2000 Steering

CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT, ONLY 69,000 MILES ON ENGINE. IT STARTED TO FALL APART WITHIN 3 WEEKS, FIRST STEERING, THEN TRANSMISSION, NOW THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO LEMONAIDCARS.COM THE 1993 TAURUS IS FULL OF PROBLEMS. FORD SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REF'D TO GR...

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHIICLE WOULD STALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL KEEP STALLING WHEN STOPPING, TURNING LEFT OR IN REVERSE AND BUCKS WHEN DRIVING . VEHICLE STALLS DUE TFI MODULE THAT IS PLACED TOO CLOSE ENGINE WHICH IS CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT. *AK WHEN THE VEHICLE STALL, POWER BRAKES FAIL TOO. THE CUSTOMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIP BUT ...

Oct 12, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL KEEP STALLING WHEN STOPPING, TURNING LEFT OR IN REVERSE AND BUCKS WHEN DRIVING . VEHICLE STALLS DUE TFI MODULE THAT IS PLACED TOO CLOSE ENGINE WHICH IS CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT. *AK WHEN THE VEHICLE STALL, POWER BRAKES FAIL TOO. THE CUSTOMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIP BUT ...

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION IS INOPERATIVE. KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION & DOESN'T LINE UP CORRECTLY. THIS MAKES IT VERY EASY TO STEALTHE VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S AIR BAG & HORN ARE NOT WORKING RELATING TO THIS. DEALER HAS NEVER TRIED TO FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AS WELL. STEERING SYST...

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION IS INOPERATIVE. KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION & DOESN'T LINE UP CORRECTLY. THIS MAKES IT VERY EASY TO STEALTHE VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S AIR BAG & HORN ARE NOT WORKING RELATING TO THIS. DEALER HAS NEVER TRIED TO FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AS WELL. STEERING SYST...

Oct 12, 2000 Steering

IGNITION IS INOPERATIVE. KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION & DOESN'T LINE UP CORRECTLY. THIS MAKES IT VERY EASY TO STEALTHE VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S AIR BAG & HORN ARE NOT WORKING RELATING TO THIS. DEALER HAS NEVER TRIED TO FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AS WELL. STEERING SYST...

Oct 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

IGNITION IS INOPERATIVE. KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION & DOESN'T LINE UP CORRECTLY. THIS MAKES IT VERY EASY TO STEALTHE VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S AIR BAG & HORN ARE NOT WORKING RELATING TO THIS. DEALER HAS NEVER TRIED TO FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AS WELL. STEERING SYST...

Oct 12, 2000 Air Bags

IGNITION IS INOPERATIVE. KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION & DOESN'T LINE UP CORRECTLY. THIS MAKES IT VERY EASY TO STEALTHE VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S AIR BAG & HORN ARE NOT WORKING RELATING TO THIS. DEALER HAS NEVER TRIED TO FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AS WELL. STEERING SYST...

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING HOT DAYS THIS SUMMER AND WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AT STOPLIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS, THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT 50 60 MPH. ALSO THE CAR WILL NOT START FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER THE EVENT. ON OCCASIONS IT WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY START AFTER L...

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE STALLING AND FAILING TO START. CAMPUS FORD IN OKEMOS HAS FAILED TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND WE HAVE HAD APPROXIMATELY $1,000 DOLLARS IN REPAIRS DONE BY CAMPUS FORD AND OTHER SERVICE SHOPS BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. WE FEEL UNSAFE IN THE VEHICLE. IT ...

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW AFTER ABOUT 1 MONTH OF CAR STARTING TO RUN HOT, BUT NOT OVER REDLINE

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHIICLE WOULD STALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL KEEP STALLING WHEN STOPPING, TURNING LEFT OR IN REVERSE AND BUCKS WHEN DRIVING . VEHICLE STALLS DUE TFI MODULE THAT IS PLACED TOO CLOSE ENGINE WHICH IS CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT. *AK WHEN THE VEHICLE STALL, POWER BRAKES FAIL TOO. THE CUSTOMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIP BUT ...

Oct 12, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL KEEP STALLING WHEN STOPPING, TURNING LEFT OR IN REVERSE AND BUCKS WHEN DRIVING . VEHICLE STALLS DUE TFI MODULE THAT IS PLACED TOO CLOSE ENGINE WHICH IS CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT. *AK WHEN THE VEHICLE STALL, POWER BRAKES FAIL TOO. THE CUSTOMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIP BUT ...

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION IS INOPERATIVE. KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION & DOESN'T LINE UP CORRECTLY. THIS MAKES IT VERY EASY TO STEALTHE VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S AIR BAG & HORN ARE NOT WORKING RELATING TO THIS. DEALER HAS NEVER TRIED TO FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AS WELL. STEERING SYST...

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION IS INOPERATIVE. KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION & DOESN'T LINE UP CORRECTLY. THIS MAKES IT VERY EASY TO STEALTHE VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S AIR BAG & HORN ARE NOT WORKING RELATING TO THIS. DEALER HAS NEVER TRIED TO FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AS WELL. STEERING SYST...

Oct 12, 2000 Steering

IGNITION IS INOPERATIVE. KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION & DOESN'T LINE UP CORRECTLY. THIS MAKES IT VERY EASY TO STEALTHE VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S AIR BAG & HORN ARE NOT WORKING RELATING TO THIS. DEALER HAS NEVER TRIED TO FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AS WELL. STEERING SYST...

Oct 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

IGNITION IS INOPERATIVE. KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION & DOESN'T LINE UP CORRECTLY. THIS MAKES IT VERY EASY TO STEALTHE VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S AIR BAG & HORN ARE NOT WORKING RELATING TO THIS. DEALER HAS NEVER TRIED TO FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AS WELL. STEERING SYST...

Oct 12, 2000 Air Bags

IGNITION IS INOPERATIVE. KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION & DOESN'T LINE UP CORRECTLY. THIS MAKES IT VERY EASY TO STEALTHE VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S AIR BAG & HORN ARE NOT WORKING RELATING TO THIS. DEALER HAS NEVER TRIED TO FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AS WELL. STEERING SYST...

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING HOT DAYS THIS SUMMER AND WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AT STOPLIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS, THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT 50 60 MPH. ALSO THE CAR WILL NOT START FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER THE EVENT. ON OCCASIONS IT WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY START AFTER L...

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE STALLING AND FAILING TO START. CAMPUS FORD IN OKEMOS HAS FAILED TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND WE HAVE HAD APPROXIMATELY $1,000 DOLLARS IN REPAIRS DONE BY CAMPUS FORD AND OTHER SERVICE SHOPS BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. WE FEEL UNSAFE IN THE VEHICLE. IT ...

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW AFTER ABOUT 1 MONTH OF CAR STARTING TO RUN HOT, BUT NOT OVER REDLINE

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY

Oct 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASION VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE TRAVELING AT HWY SPEED OF 55 MPH, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER SHOP, BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT RESTART, 1ST. REPAIRS WAS REPLACING THE MODULE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAM SHAFT AND THE DISTRIBUTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*AK *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASION VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE TRAVELING AT HWY SPEED OF 55 MPH, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER SHOP, BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT RESTART, 1ST. REPAIRS WAS REPLACING THE MODULE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAM SHAFT AND THE DISTRIBUTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*AK *SLC

Oct 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM WAS THAT THE CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING. WE WERE VERY LUCKY NOT TO HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT

Oct 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM WAS THAT THE CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING. WE WERE VERY LUCKY NOT TO HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT

Oct 4, 2000 Electrical System

A SENSOR KEEPS FAILING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE. SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL RESTART WITHIN 20 MINUTES OR IT WILL HAVE TO BE TOWED INTO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 4, 2000 Electrical System

A SENSOR KEEPS FAILING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE. SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL RESTART WITHIN 20 MINUTES OR IT WILL HAVE TO BE TOWED INTO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN TWICE. VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR.*AK

Oct 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN TWICE. VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR.*AK

Oct 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET REPAIR WAS STARTED ON 9/19/2000 AND FINISHED ON 9/26/2000 AT BRIEN MOTORS IN EVERETT. MILEAGE AT REPAIR WAS 95,458. TOTAL BILL WAS FOR $1,538.58 WHICH INCLUDED A FEW MISC. ITEMS SUCH AS A WATER PUMP, ETC. BUT NOT INCLUDING TAX.

Oct 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET REPAIR WAS STARTED ON 9/19/2000 AND FINISHED ON 9/26/2000 AT BRIEN MOTORS IN EVERETT. MILEAGE AT REPAIR WAS 95,458. TOTAL BILL WAS FOR $1,538.58 WHICH INCLUDED A FEW MISC. ITEMS SUCH AS A WATER PUMP, ETC. BUT NOT INCLUDING TAX.

Sep 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF $3,000.00 FOR A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. I AM A 66 YEAR OLD WIDOW AND CANNOT AFFORD THIS KIND OF REPAIR. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF A RECALL. *AK

Sep 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF $3,000.00 FOR A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. I AM A 66 YEAR OLD WIDOW AND CANNOT AFFORD THIS KIND OF REPAIR. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF A RECALL. *AK

Sep 28, 2000 Unknown Or Other

FORD OFFERS WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR SAME PROBLEM IN 94 & 95 TAURUS. NEED A CLASS ACTION TO GET SAME FOR 93?NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Sep 28, 2000 Unknown Or Other

FORD OFFERS WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR SAME PROBLEM IN 94 & 95 TAURUS. NEED A CLASS ACTION TO GET SAME FOR 93?NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I THINK MY CAR MAY HAVE BEEN A FLOODED VEHICLE. HOW DO I FIND OUT?

Sep 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I THINK MY CAR MAY HAVE BEEN A FLOODED VEHICLE. HOW DO I FIND OUT?

Sep 21, 2000 Electrical System

MY VEHICLE FREQUENTLY STALLS IN TRAFFIC. I BELIEVED THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS THE CULPRIT AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (3 TIMES) AND CLEANED THE INJECTORS TWICE. ALL AT MY COST AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL WHILE IN MOTION. I READ ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA C...

Sep 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 21, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Sep 21, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY

Sep 21, 2000 Electrical System

MY VEHICLE FREQUENTLY STALLS IN TRAFFIC. I BELIEVED THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS THE CULPRIT AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (3 TIMES) AND CLEANED THE INJECTORS TWICE. ALL AT MY COST AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL WHILE IN MOTION. I READ ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA C...

Sep 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 21, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Sep 21, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY

Sep 19, 2000 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRING CAN FRACTURE AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 981002000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 19, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY

Sep 19, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY

Sep 19, 2000 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRING CAN FRACTURE AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 981002000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 19, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY

Sep 19, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY

Sep 15, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND THEN DOES NOT START. DEALER IN CALIFORNIA CLAIM THEY CAN NOT OBTAIN THE REPLACEMENT PART, THAT THE SUPPLIER FORD USED DOES NOT MAKE THAT SPECIFIC PART ANY MORE.*AK

Sep 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILED HEAD GASKET. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND THEN DOES NOT START. DEALER IN CALIFORNIA CLAIM THEY CAN NOT OBTAIN THE REPLACEMENT PART, THAT THE SUPPLIER FORD USED DOES NOT MAKE THAT SPECIFIC PART ANY MORE.*AK

Sep 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILED HEAD GASKET. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. AFTER VEHICLE WAS CHECKED FOR TROUBLE, ENGINE HAD BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 3.8L ENGINE. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. AFTER VEHICLE WAS CHECKED FOR TROUBLE, ENGINE HAD BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 3.8L ENGINE. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Structure

I BROUGHT MY CAR TO SARASOTA FORD ON FRI. SEPT. 8, 2000 TO DIAGNOSE A FUEL ODOR, CLICKING IN THE FRONT END, AND AN A/C PROBLEM. FORD REPLACED THE A/C BY REMOVING THE DASH. AFTER WORKING ON IT FRIDAY, ALL DAY SATURDAY (EVEN AFTER CLOSING), AND MONDAY, IT WAS READY EARLY AFTERNOON, SEPT. 11. I DID...

Sep 12, 2000 Seats

I BROUGHT MY CAR TO SARASOTA FORD ON FRI. SEPT. 8, 2000 TO DIAGNOSE A FUEL ODOR, CLICKING IN THE FRONT END, AND AN A/C PROBLEM. FORD REPLACED THE A/C BY REMOVING THE DASH. AFTER WORKING ON IT FRIDAY, ALL DAY SATURDAY (EVEN AFTER CLOSING), AND MONDAY, IT WAS READY EARLY AFTERNOON, SEPT. 11. I DID...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

BLOWOUT OF LEFT REAR TIRE ON 93 FORD TAURUS IN SEPTEMBER 1998. WE STILL HAVE THE TIRE, BUT NOT THE TREAD. THE TREAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY FROM THE TIRE AND FLEW UP ON THE SIDE OF THE CAR CAUSING DAMAGE. THE CAR WAS GOING ABOUT 45 MPH AT THE TIME OF THE BLOWOUT. FORTUNATELY, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGE...

Sep 12, 2000 Structure

I BROUGHT MY CAR TO SARASOTA FORD ON FRI. SEPT. 8, 2000 TO DIAGNOSE A FUEL ODOR, CLICKING IN THE FRONT END, AND AN A/C PROBLEM. FORD REPLACED THE A/C BY REMOVING THE DASH. AFTER WORKING ON IT FRIDAY, ALL DAY SATURDAY (EVEN AFTER CLOSING), AND MONDAY, IT WAS READY EARLY AFTERNOON, SEPT. 11. I DID...

Sep 12, 2000 Seats

I BROUGHT MY CAR TO SARASOTA FORD ON FRI. SEPT. 8, 2000 TO DIAGNOSE A FUEL ODOR, CLICKING IN THE FRONT END, AND AN A/C PROBLEM. FORD REPLACED THE A/C BY REMOVING THE DASH. AFTER WORKING ON IT FRIDAY, ALL DAY SATURDAY (EVEN AFTER CLOSING), AND MONDAY, IT WAS READY EARLY AFTERNOON, SEPT. 11. I DID...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

BLOWOUT OF LEFT REAR TIRE ON 93 FORD TAURUS IN SEPTEMBER 1998. WE STILL HAVE THE TIRE, BUT NOT THE TREAD. THE TREAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY FROM THE TIRE AND FLEW UP ON THE SIDE OF THE CAR CAUSING DAMAGE. THE CAR WAS GOING ABOUT 45 MPH AT THE TIME OF THE BLOWOUT. FORTUNATELY, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGE...

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 73,902 MILES. CALLED FORD INFORMED THEM OF PROBLEM THEY SAID MY CAR WAS NOT INVOLVED IN RECALL. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE SINCE INFORMATION I FOUND PUT 1993 3.8L SECOND IN COMPLIANTS ONLY BEHIND THE 1995 3.8L ENGINE IN HEAD GASKET FAILURES..

Sep 8, 2000 Steering

CAR IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLOWN; ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS RECOMMENDED BY FORD DEALER.

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 73,902 MILES. CALLED FORD INFORMED THEM OF PROBLEM THEY SAID MY CAR WAS NOT INVOLVED IN RECALL. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE SINCE INFORMATION I FOUND PUT 1993 3.8L SECOND IN COMPLIANTS ONLY BEHIND THE 1995 3.8L ENGINE IN HEAD GASKET FAILURES..

Sep 8, 2000 Steering

CAR IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLOWN; ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS RECOMMENDED BY FORD DEALER.

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 73,902 MILES. CALLED FORD INFORMED THEM OF PROBLEM THEY SAID MY CAR WAS NOT INVOLVED IN RECALL. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE SINCE INFORMATION I FOUND PUT 1993 3.8L SECOND IN COMPLIANTS ONLY BEHIND THE 1995 3.8L ENGINE IN HEAD GASKET FAILURES..

Sep 8, 2000 Steering

CAR IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLOWN; ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS RECOMMENDED BY FORD DEALER.

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 73,902 MILES. CALLED FORD INFORMED THEM OF PROBLEM THEY SAID MY CAR WAS NOT INVOLVED IN RECALL. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE SINCE INFORMATION I FOUND PUT 1993 3.8L SECOND IN COMPLIANTS ONLY BEHIND THE 1995 3.8L ENGINE IN HEAD GASKET FAILURES..

Sep 8, 2000 Steering

CAR IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLOWN; ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS RECOMMENDED BY FORD DEALER.

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, FORD RECOGNIZED PROBLEM AND OMITTED THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH 3.8L ENGINE HEAD GASKETS ON TAURUS'S, BUT WOULD NOT FIX THIS VEHICLE. APPEARS TO BE A COVER UP ON FORDS PART. THEY WILL ONLY FIX CARS WHICH ARE OWN BE THE ORGINAL OWNER.

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANS. SHIFTS DOWN HARD WHEN SLOWING AND NOW WONT UP SHIFT

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, FORD RECOGNIZED PROBLEM AND OMITTED THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH 3.8L ENGINE HEAD GASKETS ON TAURUS'S, BUT WOULD NOT FIX THIS VEHICLE. APPEARS TO BE A COVER UP ON FORDS PART. THEY WILL ONLY FIX CARS WHICH ARE OWN BE THE ORGINAL OWNER.

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANS. SHIFTS DOWN HARD WHEN SLOWING AND NOW WONT UP SHIFT

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL FOR THE HEAD GASKET WHICH HAD ALREADY FAILED. NLM

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, FORD RECOGNIZED PROBLEM AND OMITTED THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH 3.8L ENGINE HEAD GASKETS ON TAURUS'S, BUT WOULD NOT FIX THIS VEHICLE. APPEARS TO BE A COVER UP ON FORDS PART. THEY WILL ONLY FIX CARS WHICH ARE OWN BE THE ORGINAL OWNER.

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANS. SHIFTS DOWN HARD WHEN SLOWING AND NOW WONT UP SHIFT

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, FORD RECOGNIZED PROBLEM AND OMITTED THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH 3.8L ENGINE HEAD GASKETS ON TAURUS'S, BUT WOULD NOT FIX THIS VEHICLE. APPEARS TO BE A COVER UP ON FORDS PART. THEY WILL ONLY FIX CARS WHICH ARE OWN BE THE ORGINAL OWNER.

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANS. SHIFTS DOWN HARD WHEN SLOWING AND NOW WONT UP SHIFT

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL FOR THE HEAD GASKET WHICH HAD ALREADY FAILED. NLM

Sep 6, 2000 Power Train

DEALER MADE ME PAY 1000 DOLLARS TO MAKE REPAIRS,TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Power Train

DEALER MADE ME PAY 1000 DOLLARS TO MAKE REPAIRS,TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITH NO WARNING THE HEAD GASKETS FAILED INCLUDING A CRACKED HEAD AND RADIATOR. FORD OF COURSE NOT COMPENSATING FOR THIS LOSS, WE OPTED TO PURCHASE A NEW CAR. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE WAS AT LEAST $4200.

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITH NO WARNING THE HEAD GASKETS FAILED INCLUDING A CRACKED HEAD AND RADIATOR. FORD OF COURSE NOT COMPENSATING FOR THIS LOSS, WE OPTED TO PURCHASE A NEW CAR. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE WAS AT LEAST $4200.

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

THE ORIGINAL BRIDGESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, OWNER REPLACED ALL TIRES, TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *MJS

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURE, OWNER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR. *MJS

Sep 6, 2000 Power Train

DEALER MADE ME PAY 1000 DOLLARS TO MAKE REPAIRS,TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Power Train

DEALER MADE ME PAY 1000 DOLLARS TO MAKE REPAIRS,TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITH NO WARNING THE HEAD GASKETS FAILED INCLUDING A CRACKED HEAD AND RADIATOR. FORD OF COURSE NOT COMPENSATING FOR THIS LOSS, WE OPTED TO PURCHASE A NEW CAR. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE WAS AT LEAST $4200.

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITH NO WARNING THE HEAD GASKETS FAILED INCLUDING A CRACKED HEAD AND RADIATOR. FORD OF COURSE NOT COMPENSATING FOR THIS LOSS, WE OPTED TO PURCHASE A NEW CAR. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE WAS AT LEAST $4200.

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

THE ORIGINAL BRIDGESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, OWNER REPLACED ALL TIRES, TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *MJS

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURE, OWNER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR. *MJS

Sep 4, 2000 Electrical System

LOST SPEED SUDDENLY ON MAJOR ROAD-SCARY AND DANGEROUS

Sep 4, 2000 Electrical System

LOST SPEED SUDDENLY ON MAJOR ROAD-SCARY AND DANGEROUS

Sep 4, 2000 Electrical System

LOST SPEED SUDDENLY ON MAJOR ROAD-SCARY AND DANGEROUS

Sep 4, 2000 Electrical System

LOST SPEED SUDDENLY ON MAJOR ROAD-SCARY AND DANGEROUS

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED IN HOT WEATHER. 2 FUEL PUMPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED & TFI MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 1 TIME. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED IN HOT WEATHER. 2 FUEL PUMPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED & TFI MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 1 TIME. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLED IN HOT WEATHER. 2 FUEL PUMPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED & TFI MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 1 TIME. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Electrical System

THE WIRING/CONNECTOR TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. THE CONNECTOR TO THE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT HEATS UP AND CAUSES THE CONNECTOR AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO DEFORM. THIS CAUSES MORE RESISTANCE IN THE HEADLIGHT SWICH TO HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH EVANTULLY CAUSES ENOUGH HEAT TO CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT CI...

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FREQUENTLY STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FROM HIGHWAY TO CITY; NOTHING SHOWS ON COMPUTER AT INDEPENDENT GARAGE; HAVE REPLACED EGR SYSTEM WITH NO CHANGE; COULD THIS BE TFI RELATED?

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD THE ORIGINAL HEAD GASKET REPLACED BY A NEW ENGINE WITH 36,000 MILES, AND AFTER 2 MONTHS IT FAILED AGAIN, AND THE DEALERSHIPS IN THE AREAS TOLD ME THAT I DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL. I SPENT OVER $ 3,000.00 ON THE REAPIRS.

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN GASKET. FORD MOTOR CO. UNRESPONISVE.

Aug 31, 2000 Electrical System

THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR TURNS OFF WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. IT HAS OCCURRED AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS,BUT IT HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN WE ARE DRIVING AT 65-70 WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING. WITH NO WARNING, THE CAR ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPS. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO TELL US WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WE HAVE...

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED IN HOT WEATHER. 2 FUEL PUMPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED & TFI MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 1 TIME. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED IN HOT WEATHER. 2 FUEL PUMPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED & TFI MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 1 TIME. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLED IN HOT WEATHER. 2 FUEL PUMPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED & TFI MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 1 TIME. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Electrical System

THE WIRING/CONNECTOR TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. THE CONNECTOR TO THE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT HEATS UP AND CAUSES THE CONNECTOR AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO DEFORM. THIS CAUSES MORE RESISTANCE IN THE HEADLIGHT SWICH TO HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH EVANTULLY CAUSES ENOUGH HEAT TO CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT CI...

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FREQUENTLY STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FROM HIGHWAY TO CITY; NOTHING SHOWS ON COMPUTER AT INDEPENDENT GARAGE; HAVE REPLACED EGR SYSTEM WITH NO CHANGE; COULD THIS BE TFI RELATED?

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD THE ORIGINAL HEAD GASKET REPLACED BY A NEW ENGINE WITH 36,000 MILES, AND AFTER 2 MONTHS IT FAILED AGAIN, AND THE DEALERSHIPS IN THE AREAS TOLD ME THAT I DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL. I SPENT OVER $ 3,000.00 ON THE REAPIRS.

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN GASKET. FORD MOTOR CO. UNRESPONISVE.

Aug 31, 2000 Electrical System

THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR TURNS OFF WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. IT HAS OCCURRED AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS,BUT IT HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN WE ARE DRIVING AT 65-70 WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING. WITH NO WARNING, THE CAR ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPS. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO TELL US WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WE HAVE...

Aug 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE OVERHEATED SEVERLY, AND SHE HEARD A TAPPING NOISE. TANK WAS BOILING AND VERY HOT. SHE TURNED VEHICLE OFF TO LET IT COOL OFF. THEN, WHEN SHE TURNED VEHICLE BACK ON AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE, SHE HAD BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Aug 30, 2000 Electrical System

THE IGNITION CAN BE TURN ON WITHOUT A KEY, ALSO WHEN KEY IS IN YOU CAN PULL IT OUT

Aug 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE OVERHEATED SEVERLY, AND SHE HEARD A TAPPING NOISE. TANK WAS BOILING AND VERY HOT. SHE TURNED VEHICLE OFF TO LET IT COOL OFF. THEN, WHEN SHE TURNED VEHICLE BACK ON AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE, SHE HAD BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Aug 30, 2000 Electrical System

THE IGNITION CAN BE TURN ON WITHOUT A KEY, ALSO WHEN KEY IS IN YOU CAN PULL IT OUT

Aug 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A MOTOR MOUNT, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE MOUNTS, CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK WITHIN THE SAME YEAR, THIS TIME MECHANIC SAID SUBFRAME WAS CRACKED. *AK

Aug 29, 2000 Structure

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A MOTOR MOUNT, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE MOUNTS, CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK WITHIN THE SAME YEAR, THIS TIME MECHANIC SAID SUBFRAME WAS CRACKED. *AK

Aug 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A MOTOR MOUNT, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE MOUNTS, CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK WITHIN THE SAME YEAR, THIS TIME MECHANIC SAID SUBFRAME WAS CRACKED. *AK

Aug 29, 2000 Structure

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A MOTOR MOUNT, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE MOUNTS, CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK WITHIN THE SAME YEAR, THIS TIME MECHANIC SAID SUBFRAME WAS CRACKED. *AK

Aug 28, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS OF RECALL 8509. CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING HAS MELTED INSIDE THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE FILL IN MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 28, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS OF RECALL 8509. CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING HAS MELTED INSIDE THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE FILL IN MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 24, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY

Aug 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 24, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY

Aug 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE OVERHEATED,CAUSING IT TO STALL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ITS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT ALL THIS FAILED AT ONCE BUT IT DID. I JUST STARTED MY CAR TO GO SOMEWHERE AND ALL THIS HAPPENED YET A FEW HOURS EARLIER IT WAS FINE.I ASKED THE GENTLEMAN AT NAPA AUTO STORE ABOUT THIS AND HE COMMENTED THAT HE GETS AT LEAST ONE PERSON A WEEK GETTING HEAD GASGETS FOR THIS ENGI...

Aug 23, 2000 Electrical System

ITS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT ALL THIS FAILED AT ONCE BUT IT DID. I JUST STARTED MY CAR TO GO SOMEWHERE AND ALL THIS HAPPENED YET A FEW HOURS EARLIER IT WAS FINE.I ASKED THE GENTLEMAN AT NAPA AUTO STORE ABOUT THIS AND HE COMMENTED THAT HE GETS AT LEAST ONE PERSON A WEEK GETTING HEAD GASGETS FOR THIS ENGI...

Aug 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE OVERHEATED,CAUSING IT TO STALL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ITS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT ALL THIS FAILED AT ONCE BUT IT DID. I JUST STARTED MY CAR TO GO SOMEWHERE AND ALL THIS HAPPENED YET A FEW HOURS EARLIER IT WAS FINE.I ASKED THE GENTLEMAN AT NAPA AUTO STORE ABOUT THIS AND HE COMMENTED THAT HE GETS AT LEAST ONE PERSON A WEEK GETTING HEAD GASGETS FOR THIS ENGI...

Aug 23, 2000 Electrical System

ITS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT ALL THIS FAILED AT ONCE BUT IT DID. I JUST STARTED MY CAR TO GO SOMEWHERE AND ALL THIS HAPPENED YET A FEW HOURS EARLIER IT WAS FINE.I ASKED THE GENTLEMAN AT NAPA AUTO STORE ABOUT THIS AND HE COMMENTED THAT HE GETS AT LEAST ONE PERSON A WEEK GETTING HEAD GASGETS FOR THIS ENGI...

Aug 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THROTTLE LOCKED OPEN I JUMPED A CURB WITH MY FOOT APPLIED TO BRAKE AND CUTTING OFF IGNITION I GOT STOPPED ABOUT 3 FEET FROM A BUILDING

Aug 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THROTTLE LOCKED OPEN I JUMPED A CURB WITH MY FOOT APPLIED TO BRAKE AND CUTTING OFF IGNITION I GOT STOPPED ABOUT 3 FEET FROM A BUILDING

Aug 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS GOING 70 MPH DOWN THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR STARTED BUCKING AND SMELLED TERRIBLE. PULLED OF AT THE NEXT EXIT AND BY THAT TIME THE CAR WAS IDLEING VERY ROUGH. TRIED TO MAKE IT HOME AND THEN NOTICED THE TEMP GAUGE SWUNG ALL THE WAY OVER TO H. THEN I NOTICED IN MY MIRROR THAT WHITE STEAM WAS POU...

Aug 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS RECALLS FOR SAFETY ISSUES, ALL OF WHICH WE HAD CHECKED AT LAIRD NOLLER. THE CAR EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OTHER REPAIRS (AIRCONDITIONER) EARLY IN ITS MILEAGE. AT 78,000 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY, LEAVING OUR DAUGHTER (AGE 20) STRANDED 110 MILES FROM HOME ON...

Aug 19, 2000 Power Train

WE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS RECALLS FOR SAFETY ISSUES, ALL OF WHICH WE HAD CHECKED AT LAIRD NOLLER. THE CAR EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OTHER REPAIRS (AIRCONDITIONER) EARLY IN ITS MILEAGE. AT 78,000 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY, LEAVING OUR DAUGHTER (AGE 20) STRANDED 110 MILES FROM HOME ON...

Aug 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS GOING 70 MPH DOWN THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR STARTED BUCKING AND SMELLED TERRIBLE. PULLED OF AT THE NEXT EXIT AND BY THAT TIME THE CAR WAS IDLEING VERY ROUGH. TRIED TO MAKE IT HOME AND THEN NOTICED THE TEMP GAUGE SWUNG ALL THE WAY OVER TO H. THEN I NOTICED IN MY MIRROR THAT WHITE STEAM WAS POU...

Aug 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS RECALLS FOR SAFETY ISSUES, ALL OF WHICH WE HAD CHECKED AT LAIRD NOLLER. THE CAR EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OTHER REPAIRS (AIRCONDITIONER) EARLY IN ITS MILEAGE. AT 78,000 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY, LEAVING OUR DAUGHTER (AGE 20) STRANDED 110 MILES FROM HOME ON...

Aug 19, 2000 Power Train

WE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS RECALLS FOR SAFETY ISSUES, ALL OF WHICH WE HAD CHECKED AT LAIRD NOLLER. THE CAR EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OTHER REPAIRS (AIRCONDITIONER) EARLY IN ITS MILEAGE. AT 78,000 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY, LEAVING OUR DAUGHTER (AGE 20) STRANDED 110 MILES FROM HOME ON...

Aug 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

I RECENTLY HAD NEW ROTORS AND PADS INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AND REAR OF MY 93 FORD TAURUS. SINCE THE REPAIR THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE INTERMITTENTLY STICKS OR FAILS TO RELEASE. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND A NEW BRAND OF ROTOR AND PADS WERE INSTALLED. A WEEK LATER THE BRAKE STUCK AGAIN ONLY THIS TIM...

Aug 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TOLD BY STATE FARM INSURANCE THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS ON FORD VEHICLES ARE NOTORIOUS FOR FAILING.

Aug 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

I RECENTLY HAD NEW ROTORS AND PADS INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AND REAR OF MY 93 FORD TAURUS. SINCE THE REPAIR THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE INTERMITTENTLY STICKS OR FAILS TO RELEASE. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND A NEW BRAND OF ROTOR AND PADS WERE INSTALLED. A WEEK LATER THE BRAKE STUCK AGAIN ONLY THIS TIM...

Aug 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TOLD BY STATE FARM INSURANCE THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS ON FORD VEHICLES ARE NOTORIOUS FOR FAILING.

Aug 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD KNOW OF PERVASIVE FAILURES IN THEIR 3.8L ENGINES FROM LATE 80S TO MID 90S HOWEVER THEY HAVE FAILED TO RECALL VEHICLES OR MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS EXCEPT FOR 94/95 TAURUS AND WINDSTAR. THIS IS AN ENGINE PROBLEM (HEAD GASKET FAILURE) THAT ISN'T MODEL/YE

Aug 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD KNOW OF PERVASIVE FAILURES IN THEIR 3.8L ENGINES FROM LATE 80S TO MID 90S HOWEVER THEY HAVE FAILED TO RECALL VEHICLES OR MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS EXCEPT FOR 94/95 TAURUS AND WINDSTAR. THIS IS AN ENGINE PROBLEM (HEAD GASKET FAILURE) THAT ISN'T MODEL/YE

Aug 15, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO A TRANSMISSION DEALER IN MESA, AZ, 7 TIMES AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. THE CAR DOES NOT SHIFT RIGHT IN SECOND GEAR WHEN IT IS WARMED UP. IT SEEMS TO SHIFT OKAY WHEN IT IS COLD. THEY HAVE REPLACED A SHIFT KIT, TAKEN APART THE TRANSMISSION SEVERAL TIMES, REPLACED A COOLA...

Aug 15, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO A TRANSMISSION DEALER IN MESA, AZ, 7 TIMES AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. THE CAR DOES NOT SHIFT RIGHT IN SECOND GEAR WHEN IT IS WARMED UP. IT SEEMS TO SHIFT OKAY WHEN IT IS COLD. THEY HAVE REPLACED A SHIFT KIT, TAKEN APART THE TRANSMISSION SEVERAL TIMES, REPLACED A COOLA...

Aug 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WOULD BE GLAD TO E-MAIL COPIES OF LETTERS IN WHICH I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. THEIR 2/00 RECALL REGARDING THE HEAD GASKET DESIGN FLAW IN THE 1.8L V-6 ENGINE DOESN'T INCLUDE THE 1993 - THE SAME ENGINE DESIGN. FORD WON'T EVEN GIVE ME A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO MY WRITTEN LETTERS; THEY HAVE THE LOCAL FO...

Aug 14, 2000 Power Train

I WOULD BE GLAD TO E-MAIL COPIES OF LETTERS IN WHICH I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. THEIR 2/00 RECALL REGARDING THE HEAD GASKET DESIGN FLAW IN THE 1.8L V-6 ENGINE DOESN'T INCLUDE THE 1993 - THE SAME ENGINE DESIGN. FORD WON'T EVEN GIVE ME A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO MY WRITTEN LETTERS; THEY HAVE THE LOCAL FO...

Aug 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WOULD BE GLAD TO E-MAIL COPIES OF LETTERS IN WHICH I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. THEIR 2/00 RECALL REGARDING THE HEAD GASKET DESIGN FLAW IN THE 1.8L V-6 ENGINE DOESN'T INCLUDE THE 1993 - THE SAME ENGINE DESIGN. FORD WON'T EVEN GIVE ME A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO MY WRITTEN LETTERS; THEY HAVE THE LOCAL FO...

Aug 14, 2000 Power Train

I WOULD BE GLAD TO E-MAIL COPIES OF LETTERS IN WHICH I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. THEIR 2/00 RECALL REGARDING THE HEAD GASKET DESIGN FLAW IN THE 1.8L V-6 ENGINE DOESN'T INCLUDE THE 1993 - THE SAME ENGINE DESIGN. FORD WON'T EVEN GIVE ME A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO MY WRITTEN LETTERS; THEY HAVE THE LOCAL FO...

Aug 11, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DURING A RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT , AND DID NOT COME BACK ON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 11, 2000 Tires Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. SHE WAS LOOKING THROUGH REARVIEW MIRRIOR, AND SAW THAT TIRE TREAD FLEW OFF. TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED, TIRE WAS A UTURA LTE# P205/65K15 BW9254608B70K. *AK

Aug 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD TO REPLACE 2 TRANSMISSIONS ON THIS VEHICLE AND ONE HEAD GASKET. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS REIMBURSEMENT AVAILABLE FOR 94 AND LATER TAURUS'S FOR THE HEADGASKET. HOWEVER, 93'S SHOULD ALSO BE COVERED.

Aug 11, 2000 Power Train

I HAD TO REPLACE 2 TRANSMISSIONS ON THIS VEHICLE AND ONE HEAD GASKET. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS REIMBURSEMENT AVAILABLE FOR 94 AND LATER TAURUS'S FOR THE HEADGASKET. HOWEVER, 93'S SHOULD ALSO BE COVERED.

Aug 11, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DURING A RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT , AND DID NOT COME BACK ON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 11, 2000 Tires Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. SHE WAS LOOKING THROUGH REARVIEW MIRRIOR, AND SAW THAT TIRE TREAD FLEW OFF. TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED, TIRE WAS A UTURA LTE# P205/65K15 BW9254608B70K. *AK

Aug 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD TO REPLACE 2 TRANSMISSIONS ON THIS VEHICLE AND ONE HEAD GASKET. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS REIMBURSEMENT AVAILABLE FOR 94 AND LATER TAURUS'S FOR THE HEADGASKET. HOWEVER, 93'S SHOULD ALSO BE COVERED.

Aug 11, 2000 Power Train

I HAD TO REPLACE 2 TRANSMISSIONS ON THIS VEHICLE AND ONE HEAD GASKET. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS REIMBURSEMENT AVAILABLE FOR 94 AND LATER TAURUS'S FOR THE HEADGASKET. HOWEVER, 93'S SHOULD ALSO BE COVERED.

Aug 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH MY CAT, 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND 7MONTH OLD SON IN THE CAR. COST TO REPAIR OVER $1800 PUT SO MUCH INTO OTHER REPAIRS ON THIS CAR WE OPTED TO BUY A NEW ONE. WE PAID $6000 1 YEAR AGO FOR THIS CAR AND PUT ABOUT $3000 WORTH OF REPAIRS INTO IT. I UNDERSTAN...

Aug 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STARTED TO RUN HOT AND LOSE POWER WITH STEAMY, WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST PIPE, AND WITHIN FIVE MINUTES THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN ON CALIF RTE 30 (LATE AT NIGHT), AND HAD TO BE TOWED OFF THE FREEWAY. AFTER EXAMINATION OF THE MOTOR, MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT THE ENTIRE MOTOR WOULD HAVE TO ...

Aug 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH MY CAT, 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND 7MONTH OLD SON IN THE CAR. COST TO REPAIR OVER $1800 PUT SO MUCH INTO OTHER REPAIRS ON THIS CAR WE OPTED TO BUY A NEW ONE. WE PAID $6000 1 YEAR AGO FOR THIS CAR AND PUT ABOUT $3000 WORTH OF REPAIRS INTO IT. I UNDERSTAN...

Aug 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STARTED TO RUN HOT AND LOSE POWER WITH STEAMY, WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST PIPE, AND WITHIN FIVE MINUTES THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN ON CALIF RTE 30 (LATE AT NIGHT), AND HAD TO BE TOWED OFF THE FREEWAY. AFTER EXAMINATION OF THE MOTOR, MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT THE ENTIRE MOTOR WOULD HAVE TO ...

Aug 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. SOMEONE NEEDS TO MAKE FORD OWN UP TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE MATERIALS. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. SOMEONE NEEDS TO MAKE FORD OWN UP TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE MATERIALS. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MONDAY MARCH 27, 2000, THE CAR OVERHEATED INTO THE RED LINE. ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2000, I DROVE THE CAR TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED A BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. THE REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED UNTIL 4/11/00; THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THE...

Jul 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MONDAY MARCH 27, 2000, THE CAR OVERHEATED INTO THE RED LINE. ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2000, I DROVE THE CAR TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED A BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. THE REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED UNTIL 4/11/00; THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THE...

Jul 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IS DISPLAYING THE SAME SYMPYOMS AS THE FIRST HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. BRAKE ROTORS ARE BEGINNING TO 'PLUSE' INDICATING THE NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. TRANSMISSION INDICATOR BROKEN. FORD HAD A PROGRAM TO REPAIR THE 3.8 ENGINE BUT THE 93 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINES ARE IDENTI...

Jul 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ENGINE IS DISPLAYING THE SAME SYMPYOMS AS THE FIRST HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. BRAKE ROTORS ARE BEGINNING TO 'PLUSE' INDICATING THE NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. TRANSMISSION INDICATOR BROKEN. FORD HAD A PROGRAM TO REPAIR THE 3.8 ENGINE BUT THE 93 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINES ARE IDENTI...

Jul 26, 2000 Power Train

THE ENGINE IS DISPLAYING THE SAME SYMPYOMS AS THE FIRST HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. BRAKE ROTORS ARE BEGINNING TO 'PLUSE' INDICATING THE NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. TRANSMISSION INDICATOR BROKEN. FORD HAD A PROGRAM TO REPAIR THE 3.8 ENGINE BUT THE 93 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINES ARE IDENTI...

Jul 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IS DISPLAYING THE SAME SYMPYOMS AS THE FIRST HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. BRAKE ROTORS ARE BEGINNING TO 'PLUSE' INDICATING THE NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. TRANSMISSION INDICATOR BROKEN. FORD HAD A PROGRAM TO REPAIR THE 3.8 ENGINE BUT THE 93 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINES ARE IDENTI...

Jul 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ENGINE IS DISPLAYING THE SAME SYMPYOMS AS THE FIRST HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. BRAKE ROTORS ARE BEGINNING TO 'PLUSE' INDICATING THE NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. TRANSMISSION INDICATOR BROKEN. FORD HAD A PROGRAM TO REPAIR THE 3.8 ENGINE BUT THE 93 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINES ARE IDENTI...

Jul 26, 2000 Power Train

THE ENGINE IS DISPLAYING THE SAME SYMPYOMS AS THE FIRST HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. BRAKE ROTORS ARE BEGINNING TO 'PLUSE' INDICATING THE NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. TRANSMISSION INDICATOR BROKEN. FORD HAD A PROGRAM TO REPAIR THE 3.8 ENGINE BUT THE 93 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINES ARE IDENTI...

Jul 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAD A RECALL ON THE MOTOR MOUNTS WHICH WAS REPLACED (2 MOTOR MOUNTS RECALLED ON 1/14/98.

Jul 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAD A RECALL ON THE MOTOR MOUNTS WHICH WAS REPLACED (2 MOTOR MOUNTS RECALLED ON 1/14/98.

Jul 24, 2000 Equipment

REPAIRMAN SAID PROBLEM WITH A/C DUE TO INADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM GROUND. SAME WITH OIL AND TRANSMISSION PANS?

Jul 24, 2000 Power Train

REPAIRMAN SAID PROBLEM WITH A/C DUE TO INADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM GROUND. SAME WITH OIL AND TRANSMISSION PANS?

Jul 24, 2000 Equipment

REPAIRMAN SAID PROBLEM WITH A/C DUE TO INADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM GROUND. SAME WITH OIL AND TRANSMISSION PANS?

Jul 24, 2000 Power Train

REPAIRMAN SAID PROBLEM WITH A/C DUE TO INADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM GROUND. SAME WITH OIL AND TRANSMISSION PANS?

Jul 21, 2000 Seats

THE DRIVER SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH UPON ACCELERATION AND STOPPING DUE TO IN PROPER INSTALLATION OF LOOSE MOUNTS AND BRACKETS. YH

Jul 21, 2000 Seats

THE DRIVER SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH UPON ACCELERATION AND STOPPING DUE TO IN PROPER INSTALLATION OF LOOSE MOUNTS AND BRACKETS. YH

Jul 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT. ENGINE WAS STARTING TO OVERHEAT & RUNNING ROUGH. DEALER MENTIONED TO CONSUMER THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. FORD HAS RECOGNIZED IT TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, AND THEY'RE RECALLING IT.*AK THE RECALL COVERS ONLY 1993,94 AND 95 TAURUS . *YH

Jul 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT. ENGINE WAS STARTING TO OVERHEAT & RUNNING ROUGH. DEALER MENTIONED TO CONSUMER THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. FORD HAS RECOGNIZED IT TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, AND THEY'RE RECALLING IT.*AK THE RECALL COVERS ONLY 1993,94 AND 95 TAURUS . *YH

Jul 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD THE VEHICLE REGULARLY SERVICED. NOTICED OIL IN THE COOLANT AND OTHER PLACES. COOLANT WAS FLUSHED, AND STILL CONTINUED TO HAVE OIL IN THE COOLANT. DEALER INDICATED THAT CONSUMER HAD A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET ON MY 93 TAURUS FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC HE TOLD ME THAT FORD WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE A TECHNICAL SERIVCE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR A DEFECT IN THE HEAD GASKETS. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS...

Jul 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD THE VEHICLE REGULARLY SERVICED. NOTICED OIL IN THE COOLANT AND OTHER PLACES. COOLANT WAS FLUSHED, AND STILL CONTINUED TO HAVE OIL IN THE COOLANT. DEALER INDICATED THAT CONSUMER HAD A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET ON MY 93 TAURUS FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC HE TOLD ME THAT FORD WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE A TECHNICAL SERIVCE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR A DEFECT IN THE HEAD GASKETS. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS...

Jul 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILDREN ON FREEWAY ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING, AND COULDN'T STEER CAR. TOOK TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT A BAD HEAD GASKET ALLOWED WATER TO GET INTO ENGINE AND INTO OIL, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUTDOWN, AND RUINED THE ENGINE, FORD WAS AWARE OF THE PRO...

Jul 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND HEAD GASKET LEAKING, CONSUMER FEELS SHE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED SINCE FORD KNOWS ABOUT GASKET PROBLEMS WITH 1994 MODEL YEARS. NLM

Jul 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND HEAD GASKET LEAKING, CONSUMER FEELS SHE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED SINCE FORD KNOWS ABOUT GASKET PROBLEMS WITH 1994 MODEL YEARS. NLM

Jul 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILDREN ON FREEWAY ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING, AND COULDN'T STEER CAR. TOOK TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT A BAD HEAD GASKET ALLOWED WATER TO GET INTO ENGINE AND INTO OIL, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUTDOWN, AND RUINED THE ENGINE, FORD WAS AWARE OF THE PRO...

Jul 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND HEAD GASKET LEAKING, CONSUMER FEELS SHE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED SINCE FORD KNOWS ABOUT GASKET PROBLEMS WITH 1994 MODEL YEARS. NLM

Jul 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND HEAD GASKET LEAKING, CONSUMER FEELS SHE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED SINCE FORD KNOWS ABOUT GASKET PROBLEMS WITH 1994 MODEL YEARS. NLM

Jul 16, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE10 AMP ACCESSORY FEED FUSE HAD BLOWN. A REPLACEMENT FUSE WAS PUT IT AND IMMEDIATELY BLEW AGAIN. A SECOND FUSE WAS USED AND THE CAR RAN FOR 6 WEEKS WITH NO FAILURES. CAR AGAIN SUDDENTLY STOPPE...

Jul 16, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE10 AMP ACCESSORY FEED FUSE HAD BLOWN. A REPLACEMENT FUSE WAS PUT IT AND IMMEDIATELY BLEW AGAIN. A SECOND FUSE WAS USED AND THE CAR RAN FOR 6 WEEKS WITH NO FAILURES. CAR AGAIN SUDDENTLY STOPPE...

Jul 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 13, 2000 Suspension

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAILED LUBE TUBE. ENGINE COOLANT LEAK WAS FROM THE TIMING COVER. RIGHT FRONT SPRING IN THE SUSPENSION IS BROKEN. *AK

Jul 13, 2000 Power Train

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAILED LUBE TUBE. ENGINE COOLANT LEAK WAS FROM THE TIMING COVER. RIGHT FRONT SPRING IN THE SUSPENSION IS BROKEN. *AK

Jul 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAILED LUBE TUBE. ENGINE COOLANT LEAK WAS FROM THE TIMING COVER. RIGHT FRONT SPRING IN THE SUSPENSION IS BROKEN. *AK

Jul 13, 2000 Suspension

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAILED LUBE TUBE. ENGINE COOLANT LEAK WAS FROM THE TIMING COVER. RIGHT FRONT SPRING IN THE SUSPENSION IS BROKEN. *AK

Jul 13, 2000 Power Train

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAILED LUBE TUBE. ENGINE COOLANT LEAK WAS FROM THE TIMING COVER. RIGHT FRONT SPRING IN THE SUSPENSION IS BROKEN. *AK

Jul 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAILED LUBE TUBE. ENGINE COOLANT LEAK WAS FROM THE TIMING COVER. RIGHT FRONT SPRING IN THE SUSPENSION IS BROKEN. *AK

Jul 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED, AND IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. EXHAUST STARTED OMITTING WHITE "SMOKE". I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD WITH NO INCIDENT. COOLANT AND FLUIDS LEAKED INTO THE MAIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT I FOUND OUT LATER, RESULTING FROM BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. MY CAR WAS IN THE GARAGE AT THIS SAME...

Jul 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED, AND IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. EXHAUST STARTED OMITTING WHITE "SMOKE". I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD WITH NO INCIDENT. COOLANT AND FLUIDS LEAKED INTO THE MAIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT I FOUND OUT LATER, RESULTING FROM BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. MY CAR WAS IN THE GARAGE AT THIS SAME...

Jul 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICE A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED HEAD GASKET NEEDED REPLACING. PLACE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICE A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED HEAD GASKET NEEDED REPLACING. PLACE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Steering Crash

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & DRIVER NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ACTING UP. WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN VEHICLE. HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & DRIVER NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ACTING UP. WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN VEHICLE. HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Suspension

I FIND IT VERY ANNOYING THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND VARIOUS RECALLS ON THIS PART, THE DEALER STILL FAILS TO REPLACE A PART THEY KNOW IS DANGEROUS. NO SAFET DEFECT MENTIONE DIN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICE A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED HEAD GASKET NEEDED REPLACING. PLACE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICE A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED HEAD GASKET NEEDED REPLACING. PLACE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Steering Crash

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & DRIVER NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ACTING UP. WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN VEHICLE. HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & DRIVER NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ACTING UP. WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN VEHICLE. HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Suspension

I FIND IT VERY ANNOYING THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND VARIOUS RECALLS ON THIS PART, THE DEALER STILL FAILS TO REPLACE A PART THEY KNOW IS DANGEROUS. NO SAFET DEFECT MENTIONE DIN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE- MY FAMILY AND I WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX. 35MPH WHEN VERY SUDDENLY THE TEMP GUAGE WENT INTO THE RED, WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. AT THAT POINT THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC THIS WAS VERY FRUSTRATING NOT TO MENTION SCARY MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN WERE IN ...

Jul 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE- MY FAMILY AND I WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX. 35MPH WHEN VERY SUDDENLY THE TEMP GUAGE WENT INTO THE RED, WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. AT THAT POINT THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC THIS WAS VERY FRUSTRATING NOT TO MENTION SCARY MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN WERE IN ...

Jul 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE- MY FAMILY AND I WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX. 35MPH WHEN VERY SUDDENLY THE TEMP GUAGE WENT INTO THE RED, WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. AT THAT POINT THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC THIS WAS VERY FRUSTRATING NOT TO MENTION SCARY MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN WERE IN ...

Jul 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE- MY FAMILY AND I WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX. 35MPH WHEN VERY SUDDENLY THE TEMP GUAGE WENT INTO THE RED, WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. AT THAT POINT THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC THIS WAS VERY FRUSTRATING NOT TO MENTION SCARY MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN WERE IN ...

Jul 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE- MY FAMILY AND I WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX. 35MPH WHEN VERY SUDDENLY THE TEMP GUAGE WENT INTO THE RED, WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. AT THAT POINT THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC THIS WAS VERY FRUSTRATING NOT TO MENTION SCARY MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN WERE IN ...

Jul 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE- MY FAMILY AND I WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX. 35MPH WHEN VERY SUDDENLY THE TEMP GUAGE WENT INTO THE RED, WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. AT THAT POINT THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC THIS WAS VERY FRUSTRATING NOT TO MENTION SCARY MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN WERE IN ...

Jul 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS ON THE 3.8L V-6 IS A COMMON PROBLEM WHILE FORD WILL ONLY COVER CERTAIN VIN S DEALER ORIGINALLY TOLD ME IT WAS COVERED UNDER RECALL THEY SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED THEIR POSITION. I UNDERSTAND ALL SUCH MOTORS WERE BUILT WITH DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS(TOO THIN) BUT THEY ONLY COVER SOME UNDER REC...

Jul 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS ON THE 3.8L V-6 IS A COMMON PROBLEM WHILE FORD WILL ONLY COVER CERTAIN VIN S DEALER ORIGINALLY TOLD ME IT WAS COVERED UNDER RECALL THEY SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED THEIR POSITION. I UNDERSTAND ALL SUCH MOTORS WERE BUILT WITH DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS(TOO THIN) BUT THEY ONLY COVER SOME UNDER REC...

Jul 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY FORD DEALERSHIPS AND OTHERS THAT THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE 3.8L ENGINE WITH CRACKED HEAD GASKETS. I HAD TO SPEND OVER $2,500 TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE FORD MOTOR COMPANY PUT A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY FORD DEALERSHIPS AND OTHERS THAT THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE 3.8L ENGINE WITH CRACKED HEAD GASKETS. I HAD TO SPEND OVER $2,500 TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE FORD MOTOR COMPANY PUT A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS NOT WORKING. WITHOUT WARNING THE TEMPERATURES STARTED JUMPING FROM HOT TO COLD. THERMOSTATE WAS REPAIRED WHICH CONTROLED THEMPERATURE BUT THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT. CAR HAS NOW COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN.*AK

Jul 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS NOT WORKING. WITHOUT WARNING THE TEMPERATURES STARTED JUMPING FROM HOT TO COLD. THERMOSTATE WAS REPAIRED WHICH CONTROLED THEMPERATURE BUT THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT. CAR HAS NOW COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN.*AK

Jul 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS NOT WORKING. WITHOUT WARNING THE TEMPERATURES STARTED JUMPING FROM HOT TO COLD. THERMOSTATE WAS REPAIRED WHICH CONTROLED THEMPERATURE BUT THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT. CAR HAS NOW COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN.*AK

Jul 5, 2000 Power Train

I THINK FORD SHOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR THE TRANSM. REPLACEMENT AND THAT THEIR SHOULD BE A RECALL ON ALL TAURUS'S DUE TO BOTH THE TRANSMISSION AND THE PEELING PAINT ON THE EXTERIOR, MINE IS CRACKED AND READY TO PEEL. ALL DEALERS DO NOT ACT IN GOOD FAITH IN ORDER TO PROTECT THEIR BONUSES ALONG WITH FOR...

Jul 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS NOT WORKING. WITHOUT WARNING THE TEMPERATURES STARTED JUMPING FROM HOT TO COLD. THERMOSTATE WAS REPAIRED WHICH CONTROLED THEMPERATURE BUT THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT. CAR HAS NOW COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN.*AK

Jul 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS NOT WORKING. WITHOUT WARNING THE TEMPERATURES STARTED JUMPING FROM HOT TO COLD. THERMOSTATE WAS REPAIRED WHICH CONTROLED THEMPERATURE BUT THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT. CAR HAS NOW COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN.*AK

Jul 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS NOT WORKING. WITHOUT WARNING THE TEMPERATURES STARTED JUMPING FROM HOT TO COLD. THERMOSTATE WAS REPAIRED WHICH CONTROLED THEMPERATURE BUT THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT. CAR HAS NOW COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN.*AK

Jul 5, 2000 Power Train

I THINK FORD SHOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR THE TRANSM. REPLACEMENT AND THAT THEIR SHOULD BE A RECALL ON ALL TAURUS'S DUE TO BOTH THE TRANSMISSION AND THE PEELING PAINT ON THE EXTERIOR, MINE IS CRACKED AND READY TO PEEL. ALL DEALERS DO NOT ACT IN GOOD FAITH IN ORDER TO PROTECT THEIR BONUSES ALONG WITH FOR...

Jul 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. COOLANT GOT INTO THE ENGINE AND DESTROYED THE BEARINGS.VEHICLE NEEDED A WHOLE NEW ENGINE. *AK

Jul 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. COOLANT GOT INTO THE ENGINE AND DESTROYED THE BEARINGS.VEHICLE NEEDED A WHOLE NEW ENGINE. *AK

Jul 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE, COOLANT SMELL ALMOST OVERWHELMING INSIDE CAR. FORD SAYS IT WON'T COVER 1993 CARS. OBVIOUSLY FORD DOESN'T STAND BEHIND ITS PRODUCTS. *AK

Jul 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE, COOLANT SMELL ALMOST OVERWHELMING INSIDE CAR. FORD SAYS IT WON'T COVER 1993 CARS. OBVIOUSLY FORD DOESN'T STAND BEHIND ITS PRODUCTS. *AK

Jun 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE-HAD TO REPLACE MY ENGINE; COST WAS OVER $3,000. *AK

Jun 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE-HAD TO REPLACE MY ENGINE; COST WAS OVER $3,000. *AK

Jun 29, 2000 Structure

FRONT TENSION STRUT BUSHING RETAINER HAS PULLED OUT OF SUBFRAME. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR TAURUS. IT PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD IN THAT WHEEL ALINGMENT WILL NOT BE MAINTAINED IN A PANIC BREAKING SITUATION. FORD DEALER HAS SAID THAT THE ONLY WAY TO RE...

Jun 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 29, 2000 Steering

I TOOK M Y CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND I NOTICED PROBLEMS W/ THE STEERING. THE WHEEL WOULD BE HARD TO TURN WHEN MAKING SHARP RIGHT HAND TURNS. I HAD A FRIEND TETS DRIVE THE CAR AND HE TOLD ME THAT IT MAY BE THE RACKET PINION SYSTEM. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT REAR SAFETY...

Jun 29, 2000 Structure

FRONT TENSION STRUT BUSHING RETAINER HAS PULLED OUT OF SUBFRAME. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR TAURUS. IT PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD IN THAT WHEEL ALINGMENT WILL NOT BE MAINTAINED IN A PANIC BREAKING SITUATION. FORD DEALER HAS SAID THAT THE ONLY WAY TO RE...

Jun 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 29, 2000 Steering

I TOOK M Y CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND I NOTICED PROBLEMS W/ THE STEERING. THE WHEEL WOULD BE HARD TO TURN WHEN MAKING SHARP RIGHT HAND TURNS. I HAD A FRIEND TETS DRIVE THE CAR AND HE TOLD ME THAT IT MAY BE THE RACKET PINION SYSTEM. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT REAR SAFETY...

Jun 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. YH

Jun 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. YH

Jun 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT HE NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. ALSO, OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. VEHICLE STARTED TO KNOCK. KNOCKING CONTINUED AFTER PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACED. A USED ENGINE WAS PURCHASED BY OWNER AND D...

Jun 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT HE NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. ALSO, OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. VEHICLE STARTED TO KNOCK. KNOCKING CONTINUED AFTER PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACED. A USED ENGINE WAS PURCHASED BY OWNER AND D...

Jun 27, 2000 Power Train

DOWNSHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THROWING OCCUPANTS FORWARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION BALKS WHEN ACCELERATING. FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON SUSPECTED BY DEALER. DEALER REFUSES TO COMPENSATE OWNER FOR REPAIR. NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM TAURUS OWNERS EXIST. *AK

Jun 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED AT 84,000 MILES ON MY 93 FORD TAURUS LX. SIMILAR PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURED ON FORD VEHICLES WITH THE SAME ENGINE (3.8L V-6). I CONTACTED A FORD REP., ONLY FOR THEM TO TELL ME I WASN'T ONE OF THE LUCKY PEOPLE TO PURCHASE A CAR THAT WAS MADE BETWEEN TWO CERTAIN DATES AT A CERTAIN MAN...

Jun 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT HE NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. ALSO, OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. VEHICLE STARTED TO KNOCK. KNOCKING CONTINUED AFTER PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACED. A USED ENGINE WAS PURCHASED BY OWNER AND D...

Jun 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT HE NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. ALSO, OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. VEHICLE STARTED TO KNOCK. KNOCKING CONTINUED AFTER PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACED. A USED ENGINE WAS PURCHASED BY OWNER AND D...

Jun 27, 2000 Power Train

DOWNSHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THROWING OCCUPANTS FORWARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION BALKS WHEN ACCELERATING. FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON SUSPECTED BY DEALER. DEALER REFUSES TO COMPENSATE OWNER FOR REPAIR. NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM TAURUS OWNERS EXIST. *AK

Jun 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED AT 84,000 MILES ON MY 93 FORD TAURUS LX. SIMILAR PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURED ON FORD VEHICLES WITH THE SAME ENGINE (3.8L V-6). I CONTACTED A FORD REP., ONLY FOR THEM TO TELL ME I WASN'T ONE OF THE LUCKY PEOPLE TO PURCHASE A CAR THAT WAS MADE BETWEEN TWO CERTAIN DATES AT A CERTAIN MAN...

Jun 26, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS HAS BEEN A VERY TROUBLE-PRONE CAR. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD STICK ON ACCELERATE AND COULD NOT BE DISABLED WITHOUT TURNING OF THE IGNITION. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER COSLTY REPAIRS ABOUT WHICH WE COMPLAINED TO FORD WITH NO REMEDIES OFFERED. THIS COMPLAINT REGARDS THE HEAD GASKETS ON OUR 1993 FORD ...

Jun 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

AFTER DEALER REPAIRED ENGINE AND TIMING GASKET, ONLY DROVE 5 DAYS AND LESS THAN 100 MILES, ENGINE TATOLLY BLEW UP. *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS HAS BEEN A VERY TROUBLE-PRONE CAR. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD STICK ON ACCELERATE AND COULD NOT BE DISABLED WITHOUT TURNING OF THE IGNITION. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER COSLTY REPAIRS ABOUT WHICH WE COMPLAINED TO FORD WITH NO REMEDIES OFFERED. THIS COMPLAINT REGARDS THE HEAD GASKETS ON OUR 1993 FORD ...

Jun 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

AFTER DEALER REPAIRED ENGINE AND TIMING GASKET, ONLY DROVE 5 DAYS AND LESS THAN 100 MILES, ENGINE TATOLLY BLEW UP. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN HOT WEATHER,IT WOULD START TO LOSE POWER WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VEHICLE WOULD BE TURNED OFF FOR 1/2 HOUR & THEN RESTARTED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & FOUND NOTHING. GAVE INDICATION IT WAS FUEL PUMP & THAT THE AIR FLOW SENSOR NEEDED REPLACING.*...

Jun 22, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN HOT WEATHER,IT WOULD START TO LOSE POWER WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VEHICLE WOULD BE TURNED OFF FOR 1/2 HOUR & THEN RESTARTED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & FOUND NOTHING. GAVE INDICATION IT WAS FUEL PUMP & THAT THE AIR FLOW SENSOR NEEDED REPLACING.*...

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE RAN ROUGH, REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND FOUND NUMBER 4 CYCLINDER SPARK PLUG OLIVE GREEN FROM ANTI-FREEZE. NEVER COULD KEEP THE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK FULL OF COOLANT FROM 13,000 MILES ON UP. NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WITH THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY. ENGINE WAS REPLACED IN 2...

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE RAN ROUGH, REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND FOUND NUMBER 4 CYCLINDER SPARK PLUG OLIVE GREEN FROM ANTI-FREEZE. NEVER COULD KEEP THE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK FULL OF COOLANT FROM 13,000 MILES ON UP. NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WITH THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY. ENGINE WAS REPLACED IN 2...

Jun 21, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE RAN ROUGH, REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND FOUND NUMBER 4 CYCLINDER SPARK PLUG OLIVE GREEN FROM ANTI-FREEZE. NEVER COULD KEEP THE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK FULL OF COOLANT FROM 13,000 MILES ON UP. NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WITH THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY. ENGINE WAS REPLACED IN 2...

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED ON THIS ENGINE CAR HAD SYMPTOMS OF HEAD GASKET FAILURE , LOSING COOLANT , RUNNING HOT WHEN IDLING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PERIODICALLY CAME ON , NO PROBLEMS EVER DETECTED UNTIL HAD GASKET FAILED. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE RAN ROUGH, REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND FOUND NUMBER 4 CYCLINDER SPARK PLUG OLIVE GREEN FROM ANTI-FREEZE. NEVER COULD KEEP THE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK FULL OF COOLANT FROM 13,000 MILES ON UP. NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WITH THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY. ENGINE WAS REPLACED IN 2...

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE RAN ROUGH, REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND FOUND NUMBER 4 CYCLINDER SPARK PLUG OLIVE GREEN FROM ANTI-FREEZE. NEVER COULD KEEP THE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK FULL OF COOLANT FROM 13,000 MILES ON UP. NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WITH THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY. ENGINE WAS REPLACED IN 2...

Jun 21, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE RAN ROUGH, REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND FOUND NUMBER 4 CYCLINDER SPARK PLUG OLIVE GREEN FROM ANTI-FREEZE. NEVER COULD KEEP THE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK FULL OF COOLANT FROM 13,000 MILES ON UP. NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WITH THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY. ENGINE WAS REPLACED IN 2...

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED ON THIS ENGINE CAR HAD SYMPTOMS OF HEAD GASKET FAILURE , LOSING COOLANT , RUNNING HOT WHEN IDLING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PERIODICALLY CAME ON , NO PROBLEMS EVER DETECTED UNTIL HAD GASKET FAILED. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BROKE, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON SOME MODELS; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER THE WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE STARTED SMOKING, AND THEN CAR STALLED. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE STARTED SMOKING, AND THEN CAR STALLED. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING ENGINE TO LEAK. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE, AND RESULTING IN OVERHEATING. ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BROKE, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON SOME MODELS; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER THE WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE STARTED SMOKING, AND THEN CAR STALLED. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE STARTED SMOKING, AND THEN CAR STALLED. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING ENGINE TO LEAK. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE, AND RESULTING IN OVERHEATING. ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT OF VEHICLE. *SLC

Jun 19, 2000 Power Train

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT OF VEHICLE. *SLC

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, LEAVING ME AND MY FAMILY STRANDED ON A NARROW COUNTRY ROAD AT NIGHT. MY FATHER-IN-LAW HELPED ME NURSE CAR TO A LOCAL GARAGE WHICH DIAGNOSED THE FAILED HEAD GASKET. I WAS TOLD BY MY HOME TOWN FORD DEALER THAT THE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THE PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE YEARS AND MILEAG...

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS BECAME SO SLOPPY THAT THE ENGINE MOVEMENT YANKED THE AIR CONDITIONER PLUMBING AROUND UNTIL SEVERAL LEAKS OCCURRED. THE NEW MOTOR MOUNTS ARE NOW LOOSING UP ENOUGH THAT IN REVERSE, SOMETHING BUMPS UP AGAINST THE FIREWALL AND UN-DAMPENED ENGINE SOUND PASS RIGHT INTO THE PASSENGER COMP...

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT OF VEHICLE. *SLC

Jun 19, 2000 Power Train

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT OF VEHICLE. *SLC

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, LEAVING ME AND MY FAMILY STRANDED ON A NARROW COUNTRY ROAD AT NIGHT. MY FATHER-IN-LAW HELPED ME NURSE CAR TO A LOCAL GARAGE WHICH DIAGNOSED THE FAILED HEAD GASKET. I WAS TOLD BY MY HOME TOWN FORD DEALER THAT THE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THE PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE YEARS AND MILEAG...

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS BECAME SO SLOPPY THAT THE ENGINE MOVEMENT YANKED THE AIR CONDITIONER PLUMBING AROUND UNTIL SEVERAL LEAKS OCCURRED. THE NEW MOTOR MOUNTS ARE NOW LOOSING UP ENOUGH THAT IN REVERSE, SOMETHING BUMPS UP AGAINST THE FIREWALL AND UN-DAMPENED ENGINE SOUND PASS RIGHT INTO THE PASSENGER COMP...

Jun 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED RADIATOR FLUID KEPT GETTING LOW, HEARD A CLNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT. *AK

Jun 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND BLEW THE HEADGASKET WHILE ON MY WAY TO THE GARAGE TO SEE WHY HEATER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY . THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME I HAD HAD THE COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEM CHECKED,ONCE BY CONLEY BUICK BEFORE I LEFT FL. ON MY WAY BACK TO GEORGIA.THEY HAD CHECKED TO SEE IF FAN WAS WORKIN...

Jun 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED RADIATOR FLUID KEPT GETTING LOW, HEARD A CLNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT. *AK

Jun 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND BLEW THE HEADGASKET WHILE ON MY WAY TO THE GARAGE TO SEE WHY HEATER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY . THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME I HAD HAD THE COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEM CHECKED,ONCE BY CONLEY BUICK BEFORE I LEFT FL. ON MY WAY BACK TO GEORGIA.THEY HAD CHECKED TO SEE IF FAN WAS WORKIN...

Jun 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FIRST CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WENT AT 17,000 MILES, WHEN MY FATHER OWNED THE CAR. NOW THE SECOND CYLINDER HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN AT 43,000 MILES--DESPITE EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE. I KNOW FORD HAS RECALLED THE GASKET ON THE SAME (3.8L) ENGINE FOR LATER MODELS, AND YOU HAVE MANY COMPLAINTS ON FILE IN YOU...

Jun 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RAPID ENGINE TEMPURATURE FLUCTUATIONS, LOSS OF COOLANT, WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. PROBLEM WAS HEAD GASKETS, ESPECIALLY #3 & #4 HEAD. IS SAME PROBLEM WITH OTHER 3.8 ENGINES, BUT MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY COVER '94 & '95 MODEL YEARS. LICENSED MECHANIC REPORTS PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT WITH '90 AND UP 3.8 ...

Jun 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FIRST CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WENT AT 17,000 MILES, WHEN MY FATHER OWNED THE CAR. NOW THE SECOND CYLINDER HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN AT 43,000 MILES--DESPITE EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE. I KNOW FORD HAS RECALLED THE GASKET ON THE SAME (3.8L) ENGINE FOR LATER MODELS, AND YOU HAVE MANY COMPLAINTS ON FILE IN YOU...

Jun 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RAPID ENGINE TEMPURATURE FLUCTUATIONS, LOSS OF COOLANT, WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. PROBLEM WAS HEAD GASKETS, ESPECIALLY #3 & #4 HEAD. IS SAME PROBLEM WITH OTHER 3.8 ENGINES, BUT MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY COVER '94 & '95 MODEL YEARS. LICENSED MECHANIC REPORTS PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT WITH '90 AND UP 3.8 ...

Jun 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

AFTER HAVING THE LIGHTS TURNED ON FOR AN HOUR ON LOW BEAM THE METAL POST HOLDING THE SWITCH ON GETS INCREDIBLY HOT AND THE LIGHTS GO OUT. I HAVE TO PULL OVER PARK THE CAR SHUT IT DOWN AND LET THE SWITCH COOL DOWN AND THEN I CAN USE THE HEAD LIGHTS AGAIN. VERY DANGEROUS. IF I SHOULD NEED TO USE THEW ...

Jun 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

AFTER HAVING THE LIGHTS TURNED ON FOR AN HOUR ON LOW BEAM THE METAL POST HOLDING THE SWITCH ON GETS INCREDIBLY HOT AND THE LIGHTS GO OUT. I HAVE TO PULL OVER PARK THE CAR SHUT IT DOWN AND LET THE SWITCH COOL DOWN AND THEN I CAN USE THE HEAD LIGHTS AGAIN. VERY DANGEROUS. IF I SHOULD NEED TO USE THEW ...

Jun 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING WHEN TRYING TO START UP. CAR RUMBLES WHEN IT FINALLY DOES START. MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. AFTER I START UP AFTER A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, I BARELY TOUCH THE GAS AND ITS OFF IN A FLASH. WHEN I AM ON THE FREEWAY AND TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELARATOR, ...

Jun 9, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING WHEN TRYING TO START UP. CAR RUMBLES WHEN IT FINALLY DOES START. MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. AFTER I START UP AFTER A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, I BARELY TOUCH THE GAS AND ITS OFF IN A FLASH. WHEN I AM ON THE FREEWAY AND TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELARATOR, ...

Jun 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING WHEN TRYING TO START UP. CAR RUMBLES WHEN IT FINALLY DOES START. MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. AFTER I START UP AFTER A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, I BARELY TOUCH THE GAS AND ITS OFF IN A FLASH. WHEN I AM ON THE FREEWAY AND TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELARATOR, ...

Jun 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPAIRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FIXED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Seats

POWER SEATS AND POWER LOCKS REPAIRED. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Structure

POWER SEATS AND POWER LOCKS REPAIRED. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCES SLIPPAGE, HESITATION AND ERRATIC OPERATION AND NOISE. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING LOSS CAUSING PROBLEMS IN STEERING CONTROL. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPONENTS. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATASTROPHIC HEADGASKET FAILURE. *ET

Jun 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING WHEN TRYING TO START UP. CAR RUMBLES WHEN IT FINALLY DOES START. MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. AFTER I START UP AFTER A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, I BARELY TOUCH THE GAS AND ITS OFF IN A FLASH. WHEN I AM ON THE FREEWAY AND TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELARATOR, ...

Jun 9, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING WHEN TRYING TO START UP. CAR RUMBLES WHEN IT FINALLY DOES START. MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. AFTER I START UP AFTER A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, I BARELY TOUCH THE GAS AND ITS OFF IN A FLASH. WHEN I AM ON THE FREEWAY AND TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELARATOR, ...

Jun 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING WHEN TRYING TO START UP. CAR RUMBLES WHEN IT FINALLY DOES START. MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. AFTER I START UP AFTER A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, I BARELY TOUCH THE GAS AND ITS OFF IN A FLASH. WHEN I AM ON THE FREEWAY AND TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELARATOR, ...

Jun 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPAIRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FIXED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Seats

POWER SEATS AND POWER LOCKS REPAIRED. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Structure

POWER SEATS AND POWER LOCKS REPAIRED. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCES SLIPPAGE, HESITATION AND ERRATIC OPERATION AND NOISE. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING LOSS CAUSING PROBLEMS IN STEERING CONTROL. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPONENTS. *MJS

Jun 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATASTROPHIC HEADGASKET FAILURE. *ET

Jun 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND MYSELF. THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR (BRAKES, TRANSMISSION) PRIOR TO SELLING THE CAR TO ME. THE CAR WAS IN VERY GOOD OVERALL CONDITION (EXCEPT FOR THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION)AND HAD BEEN ROUTINELY MAINTAINED. ...

Jun 8, 2000 Power Train

I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND MYSELF. THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR (BRAKES, TRANSMISSION) PRIOR TO SELLING THE CAR TO ME. THE CAR WAS IN VERY GOOD OVERALL CONDITION (EXCEPT FOR THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION)AND HAD BEEN ROUTINELY MAINTAINED. ...

Jun 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILED, ENGINE OVERHEATED, DRIVER AND FAMILY STRANDED. FORD HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR SAME PROBLEM IN 1994-95 MODELS WITH SAME 3.8L ENGINE; WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY FOR 1993, EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE'S MILEAGE AND AGE WOULD OTHERWISE MEET CRITERIA OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION. INITI...

Jun 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND MYSELF. THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR (BRAKES, TRANSMISSION) PRIOR TO SELLING THE CAR TO ME. THE CAR WAS IN VERY GOOD OVERALL CONDITION (EXCEPT FOR THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION)AND HAD BEEN ROUTINELY MAINTAINED. ...

Jun 8, 2000 Power Train

I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND MYSELF. THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR (BRAKES, TRANSMISSION) PRIOR TO SELLING THE CAR TO ME. THE CAR WAS IN VERY GOOD OVERALL CONDITION (EXCEPT FOR THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION)AND HAD BEEN ROUTINELY MAINTAINED. ...

Jun 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILED, ENGINE OVERHEATED, DRIVER AND FAMILY STRANDED. FORD HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR SAME PROBLEM IN 1994-95 MODELS WITH SAME 3.8L ENGINE; WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY FOR 1993, EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE'S MILEAGE AND AGE WOULD OTHERWISE MEET CRITERIA OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION. INITI...

Jun 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING BRAKING FLUID TO LEAK, AND RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ABILITY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO, COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN USE, HAD TO PULL THE FUSE IN ORDER TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. DUE FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH. SWITCH REPAIRED. ALSO, ENGINE OIL...

Jun 6, 2000 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING BRAKING FLUID TO LEAK, AND RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ABILITY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO, COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN USE, HAD TO PULL THE FUSE IN ORDER TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. DUE FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH. SWITCH REPAIRED. ALSO, ENGINE OIL...

Jun 6, 2000 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING BRAKING FLUID TO LEAK, AND RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ABILITY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO, COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN USE, HAD TO PULL THE FUSE IN ORDER TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. DUE FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH. SWITCH REPAIRED. ALSO, ENGINE OIL...

Jun 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING BRAKING FLUID TO LEAK, AND RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ABILITY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO, COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN USE, HAD TO PULL THE FUSE IN ORDER TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. DUE FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH. SWITCH REPAIRED. ALSO, ENGINE OIL...

Jun 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING BRAKING FLUID TO LEAK, AND RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ABILITY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO, COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN USE, HAD TO PULL THE FUSE IN ORDER TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. DUE FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH. SWITCH REPAIRED. ALSO, ENGINE OIL...

Jun 6, 2000 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING BRAKING FLUID TO LEAK, AND RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ABILITY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO, COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN USE, HAD TO PULL THE FUSE IN ORDER TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. DUE FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH. SWITCH REPAIRED. ALSO, ENGINE OIL...

Jun 6, 2000 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING BRAKING FLUID TO LEAK, AND RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ABILITY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO, COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN USE, HAD TO PULL THE FUSE IN ORDER TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. DUE FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH. SWITCH REPAIRED. ALSO, ENGINE OIL...

Jun 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING BRAKING FLUID TO LEAK, AND RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ABILITY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO, COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN USE, HAD TO PULL THE FUSE IN ORDER TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. DUE FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH. SWITCH REPAIRED. ALSO, ENGINE OIL...

Jun 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSES ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK CONTINUOUSLY. YH

Jun 5, 2000 Suspension

PRIOR TO RECALL FRONT RIGHT SIDE SPRING BROKE (98V-094). YH

Jun 5, 2000 Suspension

STABLIZER LINK BROKE. YH

Jun 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSES ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK CONTINUOUSLY. YH

Jun 5, 2000 Suspension

PRIOR TO RECALL FRONT RIGHT SIDE SPRING BROKE (98V-094). YH

Jun 5, 2000 Suspension

STABLIZER LINK BROKE. YH

Jun 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED @ 64K MILES AND NOW, 3 YEARS LATER, @ 96K MILES. SERVICE MGR @ DEALER SAID HEAD GASKETS SHOULD LAST 100K TO 150K MILES, BUT WOULD NOT FIX SECOND HEAD GASKET FAILURE FOR FREE. FORD ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE (HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *AK

Jun 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED @ 64K MILES AND NOW, 3 YEARS LATER, @ 96K MILES. SERVICE MGR @ DEALER SAID HEAD GASKETS SHOULD LAST 100K TO 150K MILES, BUT WOULD NOT FIX SECOND HEAD GASKET FAILURE FOR FREE. FORD ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE (HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *AK

May 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS EXCESSIVE SHAKING. DEALER REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS. BUT, PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 31, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS EXCESSIVE SHAKING. DEALER REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS. BUT, PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AT 61000 MILES DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LEAKAGE AND WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. HEAD GASKETS REPLACED. RECALL FOR '94 MODEL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK ...

May 31, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 33 MPH, HIT A POTHOLE AND FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE. CONSUMER WOULD FILL IN MORE INFORMATION AS NEEDED. *AK

May 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS EXCESSIVE SHAKING. DEALER REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS. BUT, PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 31, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS EXCESSIVE SHAKING. DEALER REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS. BUT, PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AT 61000 MILES DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LEAKAGE AND WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. HEAD GASKETS REPLACED. RECALL FOR '94 MODEL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK ...

May 31, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 33 MPH, HIT A POTHOLE AND FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE. CONSUMER WOULD FILL IN MORE INFORMATION AS NEEDED. *AK

May 30, 2000 Tires

SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW TO EXPLODE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

May 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HE SAID IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING/ SHIMMYING/ SHAKING, AND POPPING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. CONSUMER SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. WHEN RUNNING CAR FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES, IT BECAME V...

May 30, 2000 Power Train

CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HE SAID IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING/ SHIMMYING/ SHAKING, AND POPPING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. CONSUMER SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. WHEN RUNNING CAR FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES, IT BECAME V...

May 30, 2000 Steering

CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HE SAID IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING/ SHIMMYING/ SHAKING, AND POPPING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. CONSUMER SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. WHEN RUNNING CAR FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES, IT BECAME V...

May 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, AND WHITE ESMOKE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 30, 2000 Tires

SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW TO EXPLODE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

May 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HE SAID IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING/ SHIMMYING/ SHAKING, AND POPPING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. CONSUMER SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. WHEN RUNNING CAR FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES, IT BECAME V...

May 30, 2000 Power Train

CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HE SAID IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING/ SHIMMYING/ SHAKING, AND POPPING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. CONSUMER SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. WHEN RUNNING CAR FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES, IT BECAME V...

May 30, 2000 Steering

CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HE SAID IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING/ SHIMMYING/ SHAKING, AND POPPING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. CONSUMER SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. WHEN RUNNING CAR FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES, IT BECAME V...

May 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, AND WHITE ESMOKE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN JANUARY 1998 I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS STAYING IN THE RED ZONE NEAR THE H. I TOOK IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THE NEXT MORNING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. THE COST OF THIS REPAIR WAS AROUND $1100. ON SATURDAY 05/27/2000 WHEN DRI...

May 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN JANUARY 1998 I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS STAYING IN THE RED ZONE NEAR THE H. I TOOK IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THE NEXT MORNING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. THE COST OF THIS REPAIR WAS AROUND $1100. ON SATURDAY 05/27/2000 WHEN DRI...

May 29, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

IN JANUARY 1998 I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS STAYING IN THE RED ZONE NEAR THE H. I TOOK IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THE NEXT MORNING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. THE COST OF THIS REPAIR WAS AROUND $1100. ON SATURDAY 05/27/2000 WHEN DRI...

May 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN JANUARY 1998 I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS STAYING IN THE RED ZONE NEAR THE H. I TOOK IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THE NEXT MORNING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. THE COST OF THIS REPAIR WAS AROUND $1100. ON SATURDAY 05/27/2000 WHEN DRI...

May 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN JANUARY 1998 I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS STAYING IN THE RED ZONE NEAR THE H. I TOOK IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THE NEXT MORNING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. THE COST OF THIS REPAIR WAS AROUND $1100. ON SATURDAY 05/27/2000 WHEN DRI...

May 29, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

IN JANUARY 1998 I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS STAYING IN THE RED ZONE NEAR THE H. I TOOK IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THE NEXT MORNING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. THE COST OF THIS REPAIR WAS AROUND $1100. ON SATURDAY 05/27/2000 WHEN DRI...

May 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILURE. STEAM COMING OUT OF EXHAUST PIPE. CAR IN SHOP, DID NOT TAKE TO DEALER YET. ESTIMATED FAILURE MILEAGE. *AK

May 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILURE. STEAM COMING OUT OF EXHAUST PIPE. CAR IN SHOP, DID NOT TAKE TO DEALER YET. ESTIMATED FAILURE MILEAGE. *AK

May 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BESIDES HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT, WITHIN TWO DAYS OF THE ORIGINAL REPAIR, IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THERE HAD BEEN DAMAGE TO THE CAMSHAFT BEARINGS WHICH WERE REPLACED. *AK

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BESIDES HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT, WITHIN TWO DAYS OF THE ORIGINAL REPAIR, IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THERE HAD BEEN DAMAGE TO THE CAMSHAFT BEARINGS WHICH WERE REPLACED. *AK

May 23, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S SON HAD AN ACCIDENT AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED. AUTOMOBILE WAS HIT 3 TIMES GOING 55 MPH, ONCE IN THE REAR AND TWICE IN THE FRONT. *AK *ML

May 23, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S SON HAD AN ACCIDENT AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED. AUTOMOBILE WAS HIT 3 TIMES GOING 55 MPH, ONCE IN THE REAR AND TWICE IN THE FRONT. *AK *ML

May 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS HESITATING WHILE DRIVING. TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND NOTHING WAS DONE. *AK

May 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPRATURE GAUGE SHOWED HIGH DUE TO THERMOSTAT GUAGE FAILURE. YH

May 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS HESITATING WHILE DRIVING. TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND NOTHING WAS DONE. *AK

May 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPRATURE GAUGE SHOWED HIGH DUE TO THERMOSTAT GUAGE FAILURE. YH

May 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WHO, IN TURN, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF AT ALL. *AK

May 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WHO, IN TURN, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF AT ALL. *AK

May 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 17, 2000 Suspension

THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, A RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS PREVIOUSLY SENT REGARDING POSSIBLE FAILURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE PART, HOWEVER MANUFACTURER DID NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME, FOLLOW UP NOTIFICATION WAS NEVER RECEIVED PRIOR TO FAILURE NOTIFYING CONSUMER THAT PARTS WAS AVAILABLE (...

May 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 17, 2000 Suspension

THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, A RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS PREVIOUSLY SENT REGARDING POSSIBLE FAILURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE PART, HOWEVER MANUFACTURER DID NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME, FOLLOW UP NOTIFICATION WAS NEVER RECEIVED PRIOR TO FAILURE NOTIFYING CONSUMER THAT PARTS WAS AVAILABLE (...

May 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO BAD HEAD GASKET CAUSED BY CYLINDER HEAD HEAT SCRUBBING BETWEEN ALUMINUM HEADS AND CAST IRON BLOCK. NLM

May 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO BAD HEAD GASKET CAUSED BY CYLINDER HEAD HEAT SCRUBBING BETWEEN ALUMINUM HEADS AND CAST IRON BLOCK. NLM

May 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING RADIATOR TO LEAK AND OVERHEAT. DEALER HAS REPLACED GASKET AND RADIATOR. *AK

May 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING RADIATOR TO LEAK AND OVERHEAT. DEALER HAS REPLACED GASKET AND RADIATOR. *AK

May 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING RADIATOR TO LEAK AND OVERHEAT. DEALER HAS REPLACED GASKET AND RADIATOR. *AK

May 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING RADIATOR TO LEAK AND OVERHEAT. DEALER HAS REPLACED GASKET AND RADIATOR. *AK

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHANGE HEADGASKET, FORD SAID 3.8L HEADGASKET WERE BAD BUT THEY ARE ONLY GOING BACK TO 1994 MODELS.

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHANGE HEADGASKET, FORD SAID 3.8L HEADGASKET WERE BAD BUT THEY ARE ONLY GOING BACK TO 1994 MODELS.

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

May 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *AK

May 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *AK

May 3, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. IT WAS REAR COIL SPRING THAT BROKE AND PUNCTURED REAR TIRES, CAUSING TIRES TO POP OFF.*AK

May 3, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. IT WAS REAR COIL SPRING THAT BROKE AND PUNCTURED REAR TIRES, CAUSING TIRES TO POP OFF.*AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER INSTALLED TWO NEW RADIATORS AND WATER PUMPS DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS CONTINUED. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER INSTALLED TWO NEW RADIATORS AND WATER PUMPS DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS CONTINUED. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM FAILED CAUSED HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONERS TO MALFUNCTIONS. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I THINK THAT FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND NOW FIX BELOW THE YEARS OF 1994 AND 1995. THERE DEFINATELY IS A PROBLEM AND THEY KNOW IT. LETS RIDE THEM AND REALLY PUT SOME HEAT ON THEM. MAKE STICK UP TO THERE SLOGAN THAT "CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS NUMBER 1" IT SHOULD BE "SCREWING OUR CUSTOME...

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER INSTALLED TWO NEW RADIATORS AND WATER PUMPS DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS CONTINUED. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER INSTALLED TWO NEW RADIATORS AND WATER PUMPS DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS CONTINUED. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM FAILED CAUSED HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONERS TO MALFUNCTIONS. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAILED. FORD HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY ON 94 AND 95 MODEL YEAR CARS WITH SAME ENGINE. WON'T COVER 93. *AK

May 3, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. IT WAS REAR COIL SPRING THAT BROKE AND PUNCTURED REAR TIRES, CAUSING TIRES TO POP OFF.*AK

May 3, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. IT WAS REAR COIL SPRING THAT BROKE AND PUNCTURED REAR TIRES, CAUSING TIRES TO POP OFF.*AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER INSTALLED TWO NEW RADIATORS AND WATER PUMPS DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS CONTINUED. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER INSTALLED TWO NEW RADIATORS AND WATER PUMPS DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS CONTINUED. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM FAILED CAUSED HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONERS TO MALFUNCTIONS. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I THINK THAT FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND NOW FIX BELOW THE YEARS OF 1994 AND 1995. THERE DEFINATELY IS A PROBLEM AND THEY KNOW IT. LETS RIDE THEM AND REALLY PUT SOME HEAT ON THEM. MAKE STICK UP TO THERE SLOGAN THAT "CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS NUMBER 1" IT SHOULD BE "SCREWING OUR CUSTOME...

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER INSTALLED TWO NEW RADIATORS AND WATER PUMPS DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS CONTINUED. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER INSTALLED TWO NEW RADIATORS AND WATER PUMPS DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS CONTINUED. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM FAILED CAUSED HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONERS TO MALFUNCTIONS. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAILED. FORD HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY ON 94 AND 95 MODEL YEAR CARS WITH SAME ENGINE. WON'T COVER 93. *AK

May 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE,IT SEEMS THAT ALL THE ANTI-FREEZE MIXED WITH THE OIL RUINING THE ENGINE. NLM

May 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE,IT SEEMS THAT ALL THE ANTI-FREEZE MIXED WITH THE OIL RUINING THE ENGINE. NLM

May 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE,IT SEEMS THAT ALL THE ANTI-FREEZE MIXED WITH THE OIL RUINING THE ENGINE. NLM

May 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE,IT SEEMS THAT ALL THE ANTI-FREEZE MIXED WITH THE OIL RUINING THE ENGINE. NLM

May 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A RECOGNIZED PROBLEM BUT FORD REFUSES TO COMPENSATE OWNER. NO AFETY DEFECT MENTIONED WITHIN SUMMARY.*AK

May 1, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT RETRACT AND TENDED TO STICK IN UPRIGHT POSITION. PROBLEM WOULD NOT CORRECT ITSELF EVEN WHEN SWITCHING FROM INTERMITENT TO OFF OR FROM OFF TO LOW OR HIGH SPEED SETTINGS. *AK

May 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A RECOGNIZED PROBLEM BUT FORD REFUSES TO COMPENSATE OWNER. NO AFETY DEFECT MENTIONED WITHIN SUMMARY.*AK

May 1, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT RETRACT AND TENDED TO STICK IN UPRIGHT POSITION. PROBLEM WOULD NOT CORRECT ITSELF EVEN WHEN SWITCHING FROM INTERMITENT TO OFF OR FROM OFF TO LOW OR HIGH SPEED SETTINGS. *AK

Apr 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKEST HAS PREMATURELY BLOWN OUT, CAUSING ENGINE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKEST HAS PREMATURELY BLOWN OUT, CAUSING ENGINE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000/ HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER. A YEAR AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED THE REMEDY FAILED. VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR A SECOND TIME AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *ML

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND I TOOK IT TO FORD TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT . THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE ANOTHER WEEK BEFORE THEY COULD EVEN CHECK IT . I ASKED ABOUT A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM AND WAS INFORMED IT WAS ONLY ON THE 94 & 95 TAURUS ALTHOUGH I HAVE THE SAME EXACT ENGINE IN MY CAR, UNFAIR DON'T YO...

Apr 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000/ HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER. A YEAR AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED THE REMEDY FAILED. VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR A SECOND TIME AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *ML

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND I TOOK IT TO FORD TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT . THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE ANOTHER WEEK BEFORE THEY COULD EVEN CHECK IT . I ASKED ABOUT A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM AND WAS INFORMED IT WAS ONLY ON THE 94 & 95 TAURUS ALTHOUGH I HAVE THE SAME EXACT ENGINE IN MY CAR, UNFAIR DON'T YO...

Apr 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHCILE STALLS WHEN PUTTING IN GEAR . ALSO, IT RIDES ROUGH, HAS WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT, AND IS LOSING COOLANT. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Power Train

VEHCILE STALLS WHEN PUTTING IN GEAR . ALSO, IT RIDES ROUGH, HAS WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT, AND IS LOSING COOLANT. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Visibility Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW AND DO NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION. PROBLEM 2 - HEADRESTS DO NOT LOCK IN DESIRED POSITION, CAUSES SEVERE NECK STRAIN. PROBLEM 3-SOMETHING CAUSED BOTH LEFT SIDE TIRES TO BLOW WHILE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75/...

Apr 24, 2000 Tires Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW AND DO NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION. PROBLEM 2 - HEADRESTS DO NOT LOCK IN DESIRED POSITION, CAUSES SEVERE NECK STRAIN. PROBLEM 3-SOMETHING CAUSED BOTH LEFT SIDE TIRES TO BLOW WHILE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75/...

Apr 24, 2000 Seats Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW AND DO NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION. PROBLEM 2 - HEADRESTS DO NOT LOCK IN DESIRED POSITION, CAUSES SEVERE NECK STRAIN. PROBLEM 3-SOMETHING CAUSED BOTH LEFT SIDE TIRES TO BLOW WHILE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75/...

Apr 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLOWN - WHITE BILLOWING SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE - LOSS OF ANTIFREEZE. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHCILE STALLS WHEN PUTTING IN GEAR . ALSO, IT RIDES ROUGH, HAS WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT, AND IS LOSING COOLANT. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Power Train

VEHCILE STALLS WHEN PUTTING IN GEAR . ALSO, IT RIDES ROUGH, HAS WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT, AND IS LOSING COOLANT. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Visibility Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW AND DO NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION. PROBLEM 2 - HEADRESTS DO NOT LOCK IN DESIRED POSITION, CAUSES SEVERE NECK STRAIN. PROBLEM 3-SOMETHING CAUSED BOTH LEFT SIDE TIRES TO BLOW WHILE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75/...

Apr 24, 2000 Tires Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW AND DO NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION. PROBLEM 2 - HEADRESTS DO NOT LOCK IN DESIRED POSITION, CAUSES SEVERE NECK STRAIN. PROBLEM 3-SOMETHING CAUSED BOTH LEFT SIDE TIRES TO BLOW WHILE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75/...

Apr 24, 2000 Seats Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW AND DO NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION. PROBLEM 2 - HEADRESTS DO NOT LOCK IN DESIRED POSITION, CAUSES SEVERE NECK STRAIN. PROBLEM 3-SOMETHING CAUSED BOTH LEFT SIDE TIRES TO BLOW WHILE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75/...

Apr 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLOWN - WHITE BILLOWING SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE - LOSS OF ANTIFREEZE. *AK

Apr 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED RESULTING IN SIMILAR PROBLEMS AS COVERED BY RECALL OF '94 AND '95 MODELS. FORD INSISTING THAT MY VEHICLE NOT COVERED. SEARCH OF YOUR DATABASE REVEALS THAT MANY OTHER '93 OWNERS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. IS THIS BEING INVESTIGATED? . *AK

Apr 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW LEAVING ME STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK

Apr 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED RESULTING IN SIMILAR PROBLEMS AS COVERED BY RECALL OF '94 AND '95 MODELS. FORD INSISTING THAT MY VEHICLE NOT COVERED. SEARCH OF YOUR DATABASE REVEALS THAT MANY OTHER '93 OWNERS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. IS THIS BEING INVESTIGATED? . *AK

Apr 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW LEAVING ME STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WASD TRAVELING 50MPH & VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING. THERMOSTAT WAS ALL THE WAY UP. MECHANIC INSPECTED VECHICLE & FOUND HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WASD TRAVELING 50MPH & VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING. THERMOSTAT WAS ALL THE WAY UP. MECHANIC INSPECTED VECHICLE & FOUND HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Electrical System

RECALL 98V009000/ HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CENTRAL FORD IN HOUSTON,TEXAS WHERE THEY INFORMED THE OWNER THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Electrical System

RECALL 98V009000/ HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CENTRAL FORD IN HOUSTON,TEXAS WHERE THEY INFORMED THE OWNER THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK FROM THE HEAD GASKET, COOLANT IN THE FUEL/OIL (?) SYSTEM (HESITATION-ROUGH IDLE, OVERHEATED)- REPEAIR ESTIMATION FROM $1500 TO $4000. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Electrical System

CAR AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 TO MINUTES WOULD NOT RESTART. AS OF TODAY 4/19/2000 HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER 5 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEMS. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM RESULTING IN SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLES HOOD. YH

Apr 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM RESULTING IN SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLES HOOD. YH

Apr 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK FROM THE HEAD GASKET, COOLANT IN THE FUEL/OIL (?) SYSTEM (HESITATION-ROUGH IDLE, OVERHEATED)- REPEAIR ESTIMATION FROM $1500 TO $4000. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Electrical System

CAR AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 TO MINUTES WOULD NOT RESTART. AS OF TODAY 4/19/2000 HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER 5 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEMS. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM RESULTING IN SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLES HOOD. YH

Apr 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM RESULTING IN SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLES HOOD. YH

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Apr 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Apr 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Apr 14, 2000 Suspension

REAR STABLIZER BRACKET BROKE. CAUSE UNKNOWN . REPAIRS MADE. *AK *ML

Apr 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOBODY FROM FORD WILL HELP ME ON THIS PROBLEM THAT NOW I KNOW MOST 3.8 ENGINES HAVE!!!!!!!! NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 14, 2000 Suspension

REAR STABLIZER BRACKET BROKE. CAUSE UNKNOWN . REPAIRS MADE. *AK *ML

Apr 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOBODY FROM FORD WILL HELP ME ON THIS PROBLEM THAT NOW I KNOW MOST 3.8 ENGINES HAVE!!!!!!!! NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE 3.8 V6 ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE KEPT STALLING OUT BEFORE DYING OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN. OUT. DRIVER HAD NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE KEPT STALLING OUT BEFORE DYING OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN. OUT. DRIVER HAD NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF COOLANT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER , AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK WINDSHEILD WIPER BLADES LOCKED IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP AND BURNED UP BELT AND IDL...

Apr 13, 2000 Visibility

ENGINE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF COOLANT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER , AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK WINDSHEILD WIPER BLADES LOCKED IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP AND BURNED UP BELT AND IDL...

Apr 13, 2000 Equipment

ENGINE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF COOLANT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER , AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK WINDSHEILD WIPER BLADES LOCKED IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP AND BURNED UP BELT AND IDL...

Apr 13, 2000 Steering Crash

THIS REPORT IS MADE BY THE ONONDAGA COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE, 100 ELIZABETH BLACKWELL ST., SYRACUSE, NY 13210, PHONE 315-435-3163, FAX 315-435-3319, REPORTED BY INV. MICHAEL S. BIRCHMEYER. THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FATALITY IN WHICH THE DRIVER WAS KILLED. FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, THE VEHIC...

Apr 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE 3.8 V6 ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE KEPT STALLING OUT BEFORE DYING OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN. OUT. DRIVER HAD NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE KEPT STALLING OUT BEFORE DYING OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN. OUT. DRIVER HAD NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF COOLANT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER , AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK WINDSHEILD WIPER BLADES LOCKED IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP AND BURNED UP BELT AND IDL...

Apr 13, 2000 Visibility

ENGINE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF COOLANT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER , AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK WINDSHEILD WIPER BLADES LOCKED IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP AND BURNED UP BELT AND IDL...

Apr 13, 2000 Equipment

ENGINE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF COOLANT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER , AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK WINDSHEILD WIPER BLADES LOCKED IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP AND BURNED UP BELT AND IDL...

Apr 13, 2000 Steering Crash

THIS REPORT IS MADE BY THE ONONDAGA COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE, 100 ELIZABETH BLACKWELL ST., SYRACUSE, NY 13210, PHONE 315-435-3163, FAX 315-435-3319, REPORTED BY INV. MICHAEL S. BIRCHMEYER. THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FATALITY IN WHICH THE DRIVER WAS KILLED. FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, THE VEHIC...

Apr 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RECALL NOTICE GIVEN WAS FOR FORDS AFTER 1994, MINE IS A (3.8L ENGINE)TAURUS. I BELIEVE IT TO BE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS THE 1994 MODELS. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RECALL NOTICE GIVEN WAS FOR FORDS AFTER 1994, MINE IS A (3.8L ENGINE)TAURUS. I BELIEVE IT TO BE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS THE 1994 MODELS. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH AND VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, WATER COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND FROM THE MANFOLD PIPE. CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS CAR WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. PROBLEM FOUND TO BE CAUSED BY THE HEAD GASKET. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT OWNER'S COST...

Apr 10, 2000 Electrical System

CAR WILL NOT START AGAIN AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, HAVE NOT EVEN MADE FIRST PAYMENT YET. HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES, BEEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP TWICE NOW SINCE MARCH 21, 2000. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH AND VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, WATER COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND FROM THE MANFOLD PIPE. CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS CAR WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. PROBLEM FOUND TO BE CAUSED BY THE HEAD GASKET. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT OWNER'S COST...

Apr 10, 2000 Electrical System

CAR WILL NOT START AGAIN AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, HAVE NOT EVEN MADE FIRST PAYMENT YET. HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES, BEEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP TWICE NOW SINCE MARCH 21, 2000. *AK

Apr 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED THEREBY LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSING MAJOR ENGINE REPAIR. FORD MOTORS NOW IS RECALLING 1994 & 1995'S (3.8 V6) FOR A "HEAD GASKET DEFECT" THAT ALLOWS ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE ....BUT FORD HAS NOT AT THIS TIME EXPAND. *AK

Apr 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED THEREBY LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSING MAJOR ENGINE REPAIR. FORD MOTORS NOW IS RECALLING 1994 & 1995'S (3.8 V6) FOR A "HEAD GASKET DEFECT" THAT ALLOWS ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE ....BUT FORD HAS NOT AT THIS TIME EXPAND. *AK

Apr 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET ARE DEFECTIVE NEED TO REPLACE. *AK

Apr 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEADGASKET WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAILED BY DEALER AT 52,207 MILEAGE AND 4 YEARS. ORIGINAL WARRANTY DID NOT COVER. OWNER REPLACE HEADGASKET AT OWN EXPENSE. FORD HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY TO COVER THIS ITEM BACK TO '94 MODELS BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM. HAVE BEEN TURNED DOW...

Apr 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET ARE DEFECTIVE NEED TO REPLACE. *AK

Apr 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEADGASKET WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAILED BY DEALER AT 52,207 MILEAGE AND 4 YEARS. ORIGINAL WARRANTY DID NOT COVER. OWNER REPLACE HEADGASKET AT OWN EXPENSE. FORD HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY TO COVER THIS ITEM BACK TO '94 MODELS BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM. HAVE BEEN TURNED DOW...

Apr 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50 MPH,VEHICLE COMMENCED TO RUN ROUGH AND OVERHEAT DUE TO COOLANT LEAKAGES. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER ,AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN OUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE. FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON LATER YEARS OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50 MPH,VEHICLE COMMENCED TO RUN ROUGH AND OVERHEAT DUE TO COOLANT LEAKAGES. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER ,AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN OUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE. FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON LATER YEARS OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD MOTOR CO WILL NOT COVER THIS REPAIR, EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE MASSIVE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE 3.8L ENGINES HAVE A DEFECT IN THE HEAD GASKET. THEY ARE ONLY AGREEING TO REPAIR 1994-95 MODELS AT THIS TIME. I CONTACTED THEM IN SEPTEMBER OF 99 WHEN THE CAR BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS OVERHEATING. THEY ASSURED...

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD MOTOR CO WILL NOT COVER THIS REPAIR, EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE MASSIVE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE 3.8L ENGINES HAVE A DEFECT IN THE HEAD GASKET. THEY ARE ONLY AGREEING TO REPAIR 1994-95 MODELS AT THIS TIME. I CONTACTED THEM IN SEPTEMBER OF 99 WHEN THE CAR BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS OVERHEATING. THEY ASSURED...

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD MOTOR CO WILL NOT COVER THIS REPAIR, EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE MASSIVE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE 3.8L ENGINES HAVE A DEFECT IN THE HEAD GASKET. THEY ARE ONLY AGREEING TO REPAIR 1994-95 MODELS AT THIS TIME. I CONTACTED THEM IN SEPTEMBER OF 99 WHEN THE CAR BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS OVERHEATING. THEY ASSURED...

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WOULD LIKE FORD TO EXTEND THEIR RECALL OF THE FAULTY HEAD GASKET TO THE 93 MODEL, HE IS DENIED RECALL SERVICE DUE TO MODEL YEAR OF VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD MOTOR CO WILL NOT COVER THIS REPAIR, EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE MASSIVE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE 3.8L ENGINES HAVE A DEFECT IN THE HEAD GASKET. THEY ARE ONLY AGREEING TO REPAIR 1994-95 MODELS AT THIS TIME. I CONTACTED THEM IN SEPTEMBER OF 99 WHEN THE CAR BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS OVERHEATING. THEY ASSURED...

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD MOTOR CO WILL NOT COVER THIS REPAIR, EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE MASSIVE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE 3.8L ENGINES HAVE A DEFECT IN THE HEAD GASKET. THEY ARE ONLY AGREEING TO REPAIR 1994-95 MODELS AT THIS TIME. I CONTACTED THEM IN SEPTEMBER OF 99 WHEN THE CAR BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS OVERHEATING. THEY ASSURED...

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD MOTOR CO WILL NOT COVER THIS REPAIR, EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE MASSIVE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE 3.8L ENGINES HAVE A DEFECT IN THE HEAD GASKET. THEY ARE ONLY AGREEING TO REPAIR 1994-95 MODELS AT THIS TIME. I CONTACTED THEM IN SEPTEMBER OF 99 WHEN THE CAR BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS OVERHEATING. THEY ASSURED...

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WOULD LIKE FORD TO EXTEND THEIR RECALL OF THE FAULTY HEAD GASKET TO THE 93 MODEL, HE IS DENIED RECALL SERVICE DUE TO MODEL YEAR OF VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE "SPUN" ROD BEARING WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. ENGINE ALSO SHOWED SIGNS OF HEAD GASKETS LEAKING COOLANT. *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 65000 MILES JUST LIKE IT'S DOING ON THE 1994 AND 1995 MODELS BEING COVERED. THIS CAR HAS THE SAME 3.8L ENGINE. SO, I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY FORD WON'T COVER IT LIKE THEY ARE THE 1994 AND 1995 MODEL YEARS. THIS WAS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND WE WANT SOME SATISFACTION FROM FORD...

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE "SPUN" ROD BEARING WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. ENGINE ALSO SHOWED SIGNS OF HEAD GASKETS LEAKING COOLANT. *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 65000 MILES JUST LIKE IT'S DOING ON THE 1994 AND 1995 MODELS BEING COVERED. THIS CAR HAS THE SAME 3.8L ENGINE. SO, I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY FORD WON'T COVER IT LIKE THEY ARE THE 1994 AND 1995 MODEL YEARS. THIS WAS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND WE WANT SOME SATISFACTION FROM FORD...

Apr 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE DIAGNOSED WITH BLOWN HEADGASKETS, POSSIBLE CRACKED HEAD, BLOWN RADIATOR...REPAIR ESTIMATE, $4200. 1993 TAURUS, ORIGINAL OWNERS, UNDER 7 YEARS AND UNDER 100,00 MILES. AT THE TIME FORD STATED THERE WOULD BE NO FINANCIAL HELP FROM FORD...SO WE OPTED TO TRADE IT IN AND BUY A NEW CAR. HAD WE K...

Apr 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE DIAGNOSED WITH BLOWN HEADGASKETS, POSSIBLE CRACKED HEAD, BLOWN RADIATOR...REPAIR ESTIMATE, $4200. 1993 TAURUS, ORIGINAL OWNERS, UNDER 7 YEARS AND UNDER 100,00 MILES. AT THE TIME FORD STATED THERE WOULD BE NO FINANCIAL HELP FROM FORD...SO WE OPTED TO TRADE IT IN AND BUY A NEW CAR. HAD WE K...

Apr 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE DIAGNOSED WITH BLOWN HEADGASKETS, POSSIBLE CRACKED HEAD, BLOWN RADIATOR...REPAIR ESTIMATE, $4200. 1993 TAURUS, ORIGINAL OWNERS, UNDER 7 YEARS AND UNDER 100,00 MILES. AT THE TIME FORD STATED THERE WOULD BE NO FINANCIAL HELP FROM FORD...SO WE OPTED TO TRADE IT IN AND BUY A NEW CAR. HAD WE K...

Apr 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE DIAGNOSED WITH BLOWN HEADGASKETS, POSSIBLE CRACKED HEAD, BLOWN RADIATOR...REPAIR ESTIMATE, $4200. 1993 TAURUS, ORIGINAL OWNERS, UNDER 7 YEARS AND UNDER 100,00 MILES. AT THE TIME FORD STATED THERE WOULD BE NO FINANCIAL HELP FROM FORD...SO WE OPTED TO TRADE IT IN AND BUY A NEW CAR. HAD WE K...

Mar 31, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. CHANGED FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM THEN LIGHTS FAILED FOR APPRX. 5 SECS THEN CAME BACK ON. *AK

Mar 31, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. CHANGED FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM THEN LIGHTS FAILED FOR APPRX. 5 SECS THEN CAME BACK ON

Mar 31, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. CHANGED FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM THEN LIGHTS FAILED FOR APPRX. 5 SECS THEN CAME BACK ON. *AK

Mar 31, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. CHANGED FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM THEN LIGHTS FAILED FOR APPRX. 5 SECS THEN CAME BACK ON

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER AND INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH NOTICED CAR WAS SLUGGISH AND WOULD DIE AT STOP SIGNS/ NO HEAT. ALSO, NOTICED GAS MILEAGE HAD DROPPED FROM 22 TO 14 MPH. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT IT WAS THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. MECHANIC SAID THERE HAVE BEEN MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THES HEAD GASKET. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH COOLANT LEAKAGES, VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS, FRONT & REAR, TOTAL REPAIR COST $1.058

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 LITER V6 CAR HEAD GASKET FAILED. COOLANT RUINED ENGINE. I HAVE JUST DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 3.8 LITER FORD TAURUS BUT THEY ARE FAILING TO ADDRESS IT WITH THE 1993 FORD TAURUS. WE SUFFERED A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL LOSS DUE TO THIS DEFECT. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER AND INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH NOTICED CAR WAS SLUGGISH AND WOULD DIE AT STOP SIGNS/ NO HEAT. ALSO, NOTICED GAS MILEAGE HAD DROPPED FROM 22 TO 14 MPH. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT IT WAS THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. MECHANIC SAID THERE HAVE BEEN MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THES HEAD GASKET. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH COOLANT LEAKAGES, VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS, FRONT & REAR, TOTAL REPAIR COST $1.058

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 LITER V6 CAR HEAD GASKET FAILED. COOLANT RUINED ENGINE. I HAVE JUST DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 3.8 LITER FORD TAURUS BUT THEY ARE FAILING TO ADDRESS IT WITH THE 1993 FORD TAURUS. WE SUFFERED A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL LOSS DUE TO THIS DEFECT. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY MAKING LOUD NOISES, THERMOSTAT WENT FROM NORMAL TO HOT. TURNED THE HEATER ON AND NOTHING HAPPENED. PULLED UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY SMOKING VERY BADLY, NOTICED WATER HAD BEEN LEAKING. POPPED THE HOOD AND THE RADIATOR WAS COLD. HAD THE WATER PUMP AND HEATER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY MAKING LOUD NOISES, THERMOSTAT WENT FROM NORMAL TO HOT. TURNED THE HEATER ON AND NOTHING HAPPENED. PULLED UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY SMOKING VERY BADLY, NOTICED WATER HAD BEEN LEAKING. POPPED THE HOOD AND THE RADIATOR WAS COLD. HAD THE WATER PUMP AND HEATER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY MAKING LOUD NOISES, THERMOSTAT WENT FROM NORMAL TO HOT. TURNED THE HEATER ON AND NOTHING HAPPENED. PULLED UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY SMOKING VERY BADLY, NOTICED WATER HAD BEEN LEAKING. POPPED THE HOOD AND THE RADIATOR WAS COLD. HAD THE WATER PUMP AND HEATER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY MAKING LOUD NOISES, THERMOSTAT WENT FROM NORMAL TO HOT. TURNED THE HEATER ON AND NOTHING HAPPENED. PULLED UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY SMOKING VERY BADLY, NOTICED WATER HAD BEEN LEAKING. POPPED THE HOOD AND THE RADIATOR WAS COLD. HAD THE WATER PUMP AND HEATER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I SAW THAT FORD ISSUED A RECALL ON 94-95 TAURUS WITH THE 3.8L ENGINES THAT HAD A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. I WOULD LIKE YOU TO PUT PRESSURE ON FORD TO OPEN IT UP TO OTHER YEARS AND MODELS OF FORDS. I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I HAVE JUST EXPERIENCED WITH MY H...

Mar 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY MAKING LOUD NOISES, THERMOSTAT WENT FROM NORMAL TO HOT. TURNED THE HEATER ON AND NOTHING HAPPENED. PULLED UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY SMOKING VERY BADLY, NOTICED WATER HAD BEEN LEAKING. POPPED THE HOOD AND THE RADIATOR WAS COLD. HAD THE WATER PUMP AND HEATER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY MAKING LOUD NOISES, THERMOSTAT WENT FROM NORMAL TO HOT. TURNED THE HEATER ON AND NOTHING HAPPENED. PULLED UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY SMOKING VERY BADLY, NOTICED WATER HAD BEEN LEAKING. POPPED THE HOOD AND THE RADIATOR WAS COLD. HAD THE WATER PUMP AND HEATER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY MAKING LOUD NOISES, THERMOSTAT WENT FROM NORMAL TO HOT. TURNED THE HEATER ON AND NOTHING HAPPENED. PULLED UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY SMOKING VERY BADLY, NOTICED WATER HAD BEEN LEAKING. POPPED THE HOOD AND THE RADIATOR WAS COLD. HAD THE WATER PUMP AND HEATER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY MAKING LOUD NOISES, THERMOSTAT WENT FROM NORMAL TO HOT. TURNED THE HEATER ON AND NOTHING HAPPENED. PULLED UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY SMOKING VERY BADLY, NOTICED WATER HAD BEEN LEAKING. POPPED THE HOOD AND THE RADIATOR WAS COLD. HAD THE WATER PUMP AND HEATER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I SAW THAT FORD ISSUED A RECALL ON 94-95 TAURUS WITH THE 3.8L ENGINES THAT HAD A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. I WOULD LIKE YOU TO PUT PRESSURE ON FORD TO OPEN IT UP TO OTHER YEARS AND MODELS OF FORDS. I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I HAVE JUST EXPERIENCED WITH MY H...

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE NOT BEING INCLUDED IN RECALL FOR FORD TAURUS 1993. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE AS BEING REIMBURSED BY FORD, COST OF REPAIRS ESTIMATED AT 3,500.00 BY LACEY FORD CATSKILL NEW YORK WHERE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO. THE COST OF REPAIRS FAR EXCEEDED THE VALUE OF VEHICLE. SINCE WE WERE OVER 300 MILES FROM HOME, WE FELT IT NECESSARY TO LEASE A NEW VEHICLE FOR A...

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE NOT BEING INCLUDED IN RECALL FOR FORD TAURUS 1993. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE AS BEING REIMBURSED BY FORD, COST OF REPAIRS ESTIMATED AT 3,500.00 BY LACEY FORD CATSKILL NEW YORK WHERE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO. THE COST OF REPAIRS FAR EXCEEDED THE VALUE OF VEHICLE. SINCE WE WERE OVER 300 MILES FROM HOME, WE FELT IT NECESSARY TO LEASE A NEW VEHICLE FOR A...

Mar 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED ENGINE STALLING AND RUNNING ROUGH. COULD NOT KEEP NORMAL SPEED. DEALER INDICATED BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, EVEN THOUGH THE 94 MODEL WITH THE SAME ENGINE HAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. OWNER WANTS FORD TO REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS. *ML

Mar 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT STUCK, BLEW OUT THE HEAD GASKET, AND WARPED THE ENGINE HEAD. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, WHITE SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE BACK. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS HEAD GASKET. ON JUNE 23, 19 99 , POWER RELAY WAS REPLACED, AND CURRENTLY WENT OUT AGAIN, CAUSING THE CAR NOT TO START. ALSO BRAKES MALF...

Mar 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERMOSTAT STUCK, BLEW OUT THE HEAD GASKET, AND WARPED THE ENGINE HEAD. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, WHITE SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE BACK. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS HEAD GASKET. ON JUNE 23, 19 99 , POWER RELAY WAS REPLACED, AND CURRENTLY WENT OUT AGAIN, CAUSING THE CAR NOT TO START. ALSO BRAKES MALF...

Mar 27, 2000 Electrical System

THERMOSTAT STUCK, BLEW OUT THE HEAD GASKET, AND WARPED THE ENGINE HEAD. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, WHITE SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE BACK. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS HEAD GASKET. ON JUNE 23, 19 99 , POWER RELAY WAS REPLACED, AND CURRENTLY WENT OUT AGAIN, CAUSING THE CAR NOT TO START. ALSO BRAKES MALF...

Mar 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET AFTER 72000 MILES. I SEE WHERE FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE 3.8 V6 ON VEHICLES NEWER THAN 93. I HAVE THE SAME ENGINE AND WHY CAN'T THAT BE COVERED ALSO? *AK

Mar 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED ENGINE STALLING AND RUNNING ROUGH. COULD NOT KEEP NORMAL SPEED. DEALER INDICATED BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, EVEN THOUGH THE 94 MODEL WITH THE SAME ENGINE HAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. OWNER WANTS FORD TO REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS. *ML

Mar 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT STUCK, BLEW OUT THE HEAD GASKET, AND WARPED THE ENGINE HEAD. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, WHITE SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE BACK. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS HEAD GASKET. ON JUNE 23, 19 99 , POWER RELAY WAS REPLACED, AND CURRENTLY WENT OUT AGAIN, CAUSING THE CAR NOT TO START. ALSO BRAKES MALF...

Mar 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERMOSTAT STUCK, BLEW OUT THE HEAD GASKET, AND WARPED THE ENGINE HEAD. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, WHITE SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE BACK. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS HEAD GASKET. ON JUNE 23, 19 99 , POWER RELAY WAS REPLACED, AND CURRENTLY WENT OUT AGAIN, CAUSING THE CAR NOT TO START. ALSO BRAKES MALF...

Mar 27, 2000 Electrical System

THERMOSTAT STUCK, BLEW OUT THE HEAD GASKET, AND WARPED THE ENGINE HEAD. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, WHITE SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE BACK. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS HEAD GASKET. ON JUNE 23, 19 99 , POWER RELAY WAS REPLACED, AND CURRENTLY WENT OUT AGAIN, CAUSING THE CAR NOT TO START. ALSO BRAKES MALF...

Mar 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET AFTER 72000 MILES. I SEE WHERE FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE 3.8 V6 ON VEHICLES NEWER THAN 93. I HAVE THE SAME ENGINE AND WHY CAN'T THAT BE COVERED ALSO? *AK

Mar 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 24, 2000 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS FLASH INTERMITTENTLY AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. *AK.ET.

Mar 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED EVER 3-5 DAYS, REBUILT TRANSMISSION, ENGINE SURGING BADLY, DUE TO BLOWN HEAD GASKET, SEVERAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS VEHICLE, REPLACE HEAD GASKET AND HEAD BOLTS, REVISED HEAD GASKETS AND BOLTS PROVIDE IMPROVED SEALING AND HIGHER CLAMPING FORCE.

Mar 24, 2000 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS FLASH INTERMITTENTLY AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. *AK.ET.

Mar 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED EVER 3-5 DAYS, REBUILT TRANSMISSION, ENGINE SURGING BADLY, DUE TO BLOWN HEAD GASKET, SEVERAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS VEHICLE, REPLACE HEAD GASKET AND HEAD BOLTS, REVISED HEAD GASKETS AND BOLTS PROVIDE IMPROVED SEALING AND HIGHER CLAMPING FORCE.

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLENT WAS REPLACED ONCE A DAY WHILE STARTING VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE TAIL PIPE. DEALER STATED ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR RECALL WORK MORE THAN HALF A DOZEN TIMES. THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN TWICE, THE AIR-CONDITIONING HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE HEAD GASKET AND SERPENTINE BELT HAVE BLOWN, AND THE COOLING FAN IS STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPER.LY,...

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR RECALL WORK MORE THAN HALF A DOZEN TIMES. THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN TWICE, THE AIR-CONDITIONING HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE HEAD GASKET AND SERPENTINE BELT HAVE BLOWN, AND THE COOLING FAN IS STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPER.LY,...

Mar 22, 2000 Equipment

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR RECALL WORK MORE THAN HALF A DOZEN TIMES. THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN TWICE, THE AIR-CONDITIONING HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE HEAD GASKET AND SERPENTINE BELT HAVE BLOWN, AND THE COOLING FAN IS STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPER.LY,...

Mar 22, 2000 Structure

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR RECALL WORK MORE THAN HALF A DOZEN TIMES. THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN TWICE, THE AIR-CONDITIONING HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE HEAD GASKET AND SERPENTINE BELT HAVE BLOWN, AND THE COOLING FAN IS STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPER.LY,...

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLENT WAS REPLACED ONCE A DAY WHILE STARTING VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE TAIL PIPE. DEALER STATED ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR RECALL WORK MORE THAN HALF A DOZEN TIMES. THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN TWICE, THE AIR-CONDITIONING HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE HEAD GASKET AND SERPENTINE BELT HAVE BLOWN, AND THE COOLING FAN IS STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPER.LY,...

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR RECALL WORK MORE THAN HALF A DOZEN TIMES. THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN TWICE, THE AIR-CONDITIONING HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE HEAD GASKET AND SERPENTINE BELT HAVE BLOWN, AND THE COOLING FAN IS STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPER.LY,...

Mar 22, 2000 Equipment

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR RECALL WORK MORE THAN HALF A DOZEN TIMES. THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN TWICE, THE AIR-CONDITIONING HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE HEAD GASKET AND SERPENTINE BELT HAVE BLOWN, AND THE COOLING FAN IS STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPER.LY,...

Mar 22, 2000 Structure

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR RECALL WORK MORE THAN HALF A DOZEN TIMES. THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN TWICE, THE AIR-CONDITIONING HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE HEAD GASKET AND SERPENTINE BELT HAVE BLOWN, AND THE COOLING FAN IS STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPER.LY,...

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY FORD TAURUS SUFFERED AN ENGINE PROBLEM INVOLVING THE HEAD GASKETS. I WENT TO THREE DIFFERENT FORD AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTERS AND THEY EACH TOLD ME THAT THE FORD'S 3.8 ENGINES ALWAYS SUFFER THIS PROBLEM AT 90,000 MILES LIKE CLOCKWORK. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS ENGINE'S POTENTIAL FOR PROBLEMS, FORD ...

Mar 21, 2000 Power Train

MY FORD TAURUS SUFFERED AN ENGINE PROBLEM INVOLVING THE HEAD GASKETS. I WENT TO THREE DIFFERENT FORD AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTERS AND THEY EACH TOLD ME THAT THE FORD'S 3.8 ENGINES ALWAYS SUFFER THIS PROBLEM AT 90,000 MILES LIKE CLOCKWORK. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS ENGINE'S POTENTIAL FOR PROBLEMS, FORD ...

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW, CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THEREFOR FEELS THAT SHE IS ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY FORD TAURUS SUFFERED AN ENGINE PROBLEM INVOLVING THE HEAD GASKETS. I WENT TO THREE DIFFERENT FORD AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTERS AND THEY EACH TOLD ME THAT THE FORD'S 3.8 ENGINES ALWAYS SUFFER THIS PROBLEM AT 90,000 MILES LIKE CLOCKWORK. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS ENGINE'S POTENTIAL FOR PROBLEMS, FORD ...

Mar 21, 2000 Power Train

MY FORD TAURUS SUFFERED AN ENGINE PROBLEM INVOLVING THE HEAD GASKETS. I WENT TO THREE DIFFERENT FORD AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTERS AND THEY EACH TOLD ME THAT THE FORD'S 3.8 ENGINES ALWAYS SUFFER THIS PROBLEM AT 90,000 MILES LIKE CLOCKWORK. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS ENGINE'S POTENTIAL FOR PROBLEMS, FORD ...

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW, CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THEREFOR FEELS THAT SHE IS ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, AND WATER IS RUNNING INTO THE CYLINDER. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEM WITH STARTING VEHICLE AND OVERHEATING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD HER THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. FORD HAS RECALLS ON 94 AND 95 MODLES FOR THIS PROBLEM, OWNER THINKS 93 MODELS SHOULD BE INCLUDED. ALSO, OWNER NOTES THAT THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK SEAT IS SU...

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, AND WATER IS RUNNING INTO THE CYLINDER. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEM WITH STARTING VEHICLE AND OVERHEATING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD HER THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET. FORD HAS RECALLS ON 94 AND 95 MODLES FOR THIS PROBLEM, OWNER THINKS 93 MODELS SHOULD BE INCLUDED. ALSO, OWNER NOTES THAT THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK SEAT IS SU...

Mar 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PROCEEDING AT 55 MPH, MY CAR SUDDENLY VIBRATED SO VIOLENTLY THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND KEEP WITHIN THE LANE. I IMMEDIATELY REDUCED SPEED AND PROCEEDED TO MY MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PROCEEDING AT 55 MPH, MY CAR SUDDENLY VIBRATED SO VIOLENTLY THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND KEEP WITHIN THE LANE. I IMMEDIATELY REDUCED SPEED AND PROCEEDED TO MY MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHANGED COOLANT, MECHANIC SAID VERY LITTLE COOLANT OR OIL. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, ENGINE COULD HAVE FROZEN OR CAUGHT ON FIRE.

Mar 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHANGED COOLANT, MECHANIC SAID VERY LITTLE COOLANT OR OIL. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, ENGINE COULD HAVE FROZEN OR CAUGHT ON FIRE.

Mar 16, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS MOSTLY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED MISSING WITH ALOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT AS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SINCE FORD IS REIMBURSING FOR THESE REPAIRS ON THE '94 AND '95 TAURUSES, THIS OWNER BELIEVES THAT THE SAME REPAIRS FOR THE '93 SHOULD BE R...

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS MOSTLY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED MISSING WITH ALOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT AS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SINCE FORD IS REIMBURSING FOR THESE REPAIRS ON THE '94 AND '95 TAURUSES, THIS OWNER BELIEVES THAT THE SAME REPAIRS FOR THE '93 SHOULD BE R...

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE . MADE AN APPOINT AT DEALER THE NEXT DAY FOR REPAIRS. THEY REFUSED TO FIX IT EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE AWARE OF PURCHASE DATE AND MILEAGE. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE . MADE AN APPOINT AT DEALER THE NEXT DAY FOR REPAIRS. THEY REFUSED TO FIX IT EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE AWARE OF PURCHASE DATE AND MILEAGE. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 55 MPH NOTICED SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE AND ENGINE OVERHEATING. DROVE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THAT INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THIS WAS THE SECOND BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FIRST HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT 75,000 MILES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE N...

Mar 13, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STARTED FAILING

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 55 MPH NOTICED SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE AND ENGINE OVERHEATING. DROVE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THAT INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THIS WAS THE SECOND BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FIRST HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT 75,000 MILES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE N...

Mar 13, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STARTED FAILING

Mar 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR FOR CAR WITH LOW MILEAGE. THIS FAILURE WAS DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECTIVE PARTS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED ROTORS:AFTER AWHILE THE ROTORS BECAME SO WARPED WE HAD TO PUT NEW ONES ON. WATER PUMP:THE CAR KEPT OVERHEATING AND THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED. RADIATOR: THE ORIGINAL RADIATOR STARTED LEAKING OUT ALL OF THE FLUID. HEAD GASKETS: THE HEATER IN THE CAR WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY AND CAR WOULD NOT HOL...

Mar 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WARPED ROTORS:AFTER AWHILE THE ROTORS BECAME SO WARPED WE HAD TO PUT NEW ONES ON. WATER PUMP:THE CAR KEPT OVERHEATING AND THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED. RADIATOR: THE ORIGINAL RADIATOR STARTED LEAKING OUT ALL OF THE FLUID. HEAD GASKETS: THE HEATER IN THE CAR WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY AND CAR WOULD NOT HOL...

Mar 12, 2000 Power Train

WARPED ROTORS:AFTER AWHILE THE ROTORS BECAME SO WARPED WE HAD TO PUT NEW ONES ON. WATER PUMP:THE CAR KEPT OVERHEATING AND THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED. RADIATOR: THE ORIGINAL RADIATOR STARTED LEAKING OUT ALL OF THE FLUID. HEAD GASKETS: THE HEATER IN THE CAR WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY AND CAR WOULD NOT HOL...

Mar 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR FOR CAR WITH LOW MILEAGE. THIS FAILURE WAS DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECTIVE PARTS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED ROTORS:AFTER AWHILE THE ROTORS BECAME SO WARPED WE HAD TO PUT NEW ONES ON. WATER PUMP:THE CAR KEPT OVERHEATING AND THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED. RADIATOR: THE ORIGINAL RADIATOR STARTED LEAKING OUT ALL OF THE FLUID. HEAD GASKETS: THE HEATER IN THE CAR WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY AND CAR WOULD NOT HOL...

Mar 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WARPED ROTORS:AFTER AWHILE THE ROTORS BECAME SO WARPED WE HAD TO PUT NEW ONES ON. WATER PUMP:THE CAR KEPT OVERHEATING AND THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED. RADIATOR: THE ORIGINAL RADIATOR STARTED LEAKING OUT ALL OF THE FLUID. HEAD GASKETS: THE HEATER IN THE CAR WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY AND CAR WOULD NOT HOL...

Mar 12, 2000 Power Train

WARPED ROTORS:AFTER AWHILE THE ROTORS BECAME SO WARPED WE HAD TO PUT NEW ONES ON. WATER PUMP:THE CAR KEPT OVERHEATING AND THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED. RADIATOR: THE ORIGINAL RADIATOR STARTED LEAKING OUT ALL OF THE FLUID. HEAD GASKETS: THE HEATER IN THE CAR WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY AND CAR WOULD NOT HOL...

Mar 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OTHER 3.8 L ENGINES OF THIS EXACT TYPE HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED, THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAS ISSUED RECALL ON DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS FOR THE 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, BUT HAS NOT INCLUDED THE MODEL YEAR 1993. THE RECALL REPORTEDLY INVOLVED OVER 800,000 VEHICLES WITH THIS ENGINE. THE RECALL WAS ONLY MADE AFTER A CLASS ACTION SUIT WAS FILED. I AM INTERESTED IN THE NUMBER OF HEAD GASKET FAILUR...

Mar 9, 2000 Structure

VEHICLE MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, HOWEVER ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL (99V-323) WHICH ONLY COVERS SUB-FRAME MOUNTS, CONSUMER WAS DENIED. *MJS

Mar 9, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LEAK. *MJS

Mar 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES REPLACED. *MJS

Mar 9, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED. *MJS

Mar 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OTHER 3.8 L ENGINES OF THIS EXACT TYPE HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED, THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAS ISSUED RECALL ON DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS FOR THE 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, BUT HAS NOT INCLUDED THE MODEL YEAR 1993. THE RECALL REPORTEDLY INVOLVED OVER 800,000 VEHICLES WITH THIS ENGINE. THE RECALL WAS ONLY MADE AFTER A CLASS ACTION SUIT WAS FILED. I AM INTERESTED IN THE NUMBER OF HEAD GASKET FAILUR...

Mar 9, 2000 Structure

VEHICLE MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, HOWEVER ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL (99V-323) WHICH ONLY COVERS SUB-FRAME MOUNTS, CONSUMER WAS DENIED. *MJS

Mar 9, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LEAK. *MJS

Mar 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES REPLACED. *MJS

Mar 9, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED. *MJS

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING A REGULAR CHECK UP A TECHNICIAN FOUND ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE. MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 1994 FORD TAURUS. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1. BLOWN CYLINDER HEAD GASKET...TOLD BY TECHNICIAN AT BANNER FORD THAT THIS IS INDEED COMMON, AND I SHOULD SEEK REPARATIONS FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. I WILL CALL THEM ABOUT IT TOMORROW! 2. ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED A SECOND TIME...FIRST TIME WAS REPLACED THROUGH RECALL PROGRAM. I WILL CALL FMC ABOUT T...

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) YH

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING A REGULAR CHECK UP A TECHNICIAN FOUND ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE. MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 1994 FORD TAURUS. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1. BLOWN CYLINDER HEAD GASKET...TOLD BY TECHNICIAN AT BANNER FORD THAT THIS IS INDEED COMMON, AND I SHOULD SEEK REPARATIONS FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. I WILL CALL THEM ABOUT IT TOMORROW! 2. ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED A SECOND TIME...FIRST TIME WAS REPLACED THROUGH RECALL PROGRAM. I WILL CALL FMC ABOUT T...

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) YH

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE, AND RESULTING IN ENGINE OVERHEATING. ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK *ML

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE CAUSED A CRACKED RADIATOR. REPLACED RADIATOR, MOTOR MOUNTS. ENGINE RAN HOT: 2 FAN SWITCH REPLACED TWICE; A MONTH LATER, THEN HEAD GASKET BLEW. SINGLE MOM, 2 JOBS, NEED CAR! WANT FORD TO RECALL. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE CAUSED A CRACKED RADIATOR. REPLACED RADIATOR, MOTOR MOUNTS. ENGINE RAN HOT: 2 FAN SWITCH REPLACED TWICE; A MONTH LATER, THEN HEAD GASKET BLEW. SINGLE MOM, 2 JOBS, NEED CAR! WANT FORD TO RECALL. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE CAUSED A CRACKED RADIATOR. REPLACED RADIATOR, MOTOR MOUNTS. ENGINE RAN HOT: 2 FAN SWITCH REPLACED TWICE; A MONTH LATER, THEN HEAD GASKET BLEW. SINGLE MOM, 2 JOBS, NEED CAR! WANT FORD TO RECALL. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE, AND RESULTING IN ENGINE OVERHEATING. ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK *ML

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE CAUSED A CRACKED RADIATOR. REPLACED RADIATOR, MOTOR MOUNTS. ENGINE RAN HOT: 2 FAN SWITCH REPLACED TWICE; A MONTH LATER, THEN HEAD GASKET BLEW. SINGLE MOM, 2 JOBS, NEED CAR! WANT FORD TO RECALL. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE CAUSED A CRACKED RADIATOR. REPLACED RADIATOR, MOTOR MOUNTS. ENGINE RAN HOT: 2 FAN SWITCH REPLACED TWICE; A MONTH LATER, THEN HEAD GASKET BLEW. SINGLE MOM, 2 JOBS, NEED CAR! WANT FORD TO RECALL. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE CAUSED A CRACKED RADIATOR. REPLACED RADIATOR, MOTOR MOUNTS. ENGINE RAN HOT: 2 FAN SWITCH REPLACED TWICE; A MONTH LATER, THEN HEAD GASKET BLEW. SINGLE MOM, 2 JOBS, NEED CAR! WANT FORD TO RECALL. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Structure

RECALL # 98V323000 FORD/SUBFRAME CORROSION: AFTER HAVING RECALL CAMPAIGN COMPLETED, SUSPENSION BECAME UNSTABLE AND LOUD NOSIES CAME FROM VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. ALSO, VEHICLE OVERHEATED BECAUSE OF A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF COOLANT LEAKAGE. OWNER EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BEFORE HA...

Mar 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL # 98V323000 FORD/SUBFRAME CORROSION: AFTER HAVING RECALL CAMPAIGN COMPLETED, SUSPENSION BECAME UNSTABLE AND LOUD NOSIES CAME FROM VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. ALSO, VEHICLE OVERHEATED BECAUSE OF A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF COOLANT LEAKAGE. OWNER EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BEFORE HA...

Mar 6, 2000 Suspension

RECALL # 98V323000 FORD/SUBFRAME CORROSION: AFTER HAVING RECALL CAMPAIGN COMPLETED, SUSPENSION BECAME UNSTABLE AND LOUD NOSIES CAME FROM VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. ALSO, VEHICLE OVERHEATED BECAUSE OF A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF COOLANT LEAKAGE. OWNER EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BEFORE HA...

Mar 6, 2000 Structure

RECALL # 98V323000 FORD/SUBFRAME CORROSION: AFTER HAVING RECALL CAMPAIGN COMPLETED, SUSPENSION BECAME UNSTABLE AND LOUD NOSIES CAME FROM VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. ALSO, VEHICLE OVERHEATED BECAUSE OF A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF COOLANT LEAKAGE. OWNER EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BEFORE HA...

Mar 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL # 98V323000 FORD/SUBFRAME CORROSION: AFTER HAVING RECALL CAMPAIGN COMPLETED, SUSPENSION BECAME UNSTABLE AND LOUD NOSIES CAME FROM VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. ALSO, VEHICLE OVERHEATED BECAUSE OF A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF COOLANT LEAKAGE. OWNER EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BEFORE HA...

Mar 6, 2000 Suspension

RECALL # 98V323000 FORD/SUBFRAME CORROSION: AFTER HAVING RECALL CAMPAIGN COMPLETED, SUSPENSION BECAME UNSTABLE AND LOUD NOSIES CAME FROM VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. ALSO, VEHICLE OVERHEATED BECAUSE OF A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF COOLANT LEAKAGE. OWNER EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BEFORE HA...

Mar 2, 2000 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR IS SWINGING BACK AND FORTH UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WENT ON. TEMPERATURE GUAGE WENT TO HOT, BUT NOT IN THE RED ZONE. CHECKED OIL, ADDED HALF A QUART. CHECKED ANTI-FREEZE,ADDED A QUART. PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. SERVICE STATION TESTED ANTI-FREEZE FOR EXHAUST GAS. BLUE DYE TURNED YELLOW (POSITIVE).*AK

Mar 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WENT ON. TEMPERATURE GUAGE WENT TO HOT, BUT NOT IN THE RED ZONE. CHECKED OIL, ADDED HALF A QUART. CHECKED ANTI-FREEZE,ADDED A QUART. PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. SERVICE STATION TESTED ANTI-FREEZE FOR EXHAUST GAS. BLUE DYE TURNED YELLOW (POSITIVE).*AK

Mar 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WENT ON. TEMPERATURE GUAGE WENT TO HOT, BUT NOT IN THE RED ZONE. CHECKED OIL, ADDED HALF A QUART. CHECKED ANTI-FREEZE,ADDED A QUART. PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. SERVICE STATION TESTED ANTI-FREEZE FOR EXHAUST GAS. BLUE DYE TURNED YELLOW (POSITIVE).*AK

Mar 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR IS SWINGING BACK AND FORTH UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WENT ON. TEMPERATURE GUAGE WENT TO HOT, BUT NOT IN THE RED ZONE. CHECKED OIL, ADDED HALF A QUART. CHECKED ANTI-FREEZE,ADDED A QUART. PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. SERVICE STATION TESTED ANTI-FREEZE FOR EXHAUST GAS. BLUE DYE TURNED YELLOW (POSITIVE).*AK

Mar 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WENT ON. TEMPERATURE GUAGE WENT TO HOT, BUT NOT IN THE RED ZONE. CHECKED OIL, ADDED HALF A QUART. CHECKED ANTI-FREEZE,ADDED A QUART. PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. SERVICE STATION TESTED ANTI-FREEZE FOR EXHAUST GAS. BLUE DYE TURNED YELLOW (POSITIVE).*AK

Mar 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WENT ON. TEMPERATURE GUAGE WENT TO HOT, BUT NOT IN THE RED ZONE. CHECKED OIL, ADDED HALF A QUART. CHECKED ANTI-FREEZE,ADDED A QUART. PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. SERVICE STATION TESTED ANTI-FREEZE FOR EXHAUST GAS. BLUE DYE TURNED YELLOW (POSITIVE).*AK

Mar 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND STATED THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND STATED THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Unknown Or Other

FORD SEEMS TO TREAT HEAD GASKETS AS A MAINTENANCE ITEM. THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE TO THIS PREMATURE FAILURE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN FINE, BIT FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS NOT BEEN. WHEN I ASKED WHY 1994 TAURUS AND SABLES WERE COVERED AND NOT MY 1993, THE ANSWER WAS PRETTY MUCH THAT IS THE WAY IT GOES. I...

Feb 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAS JUST ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS PROBLEN FOR 94 & 95 TAURUSES, BUT WILL NOT ENCLUDE EARLIER MODLES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL STICK IS TOUCHED THEY START WORKING AGAIN. THIS COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS ACCIDENT AS THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE AND HAS TO TURN HIS ATTENTION TO PLAYING WITH THE TURN SIGNAL STICK. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL STICK IS TOUCHED THEY START WORKING AGAIN. THIS COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS ACCIDENT AS THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE AND HAS TO TURN HIS ATTENTION TO PLAYING WITH THE TURN SIGNAL STICK. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Unknown Or Other

FORD SEEMS TO TREAT HEAD GASKETS AS A MAINTENANCE ITEM. THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE TO THIS PREMATURE FAILURE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN FINE, BIT FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS NOT BEEN. WHEN I ASKED WHY 1994 TAURUS AND SABLES WERE COVERED AND NOT MY 1993, THE ANSWER WAS PRETTY MUCH THAT IS THE WAY IT GOES. I...

Feb 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAS JUST ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS PROBLEN FOR 94 & 95 TAURUSES, BUT WILL NOT ENCLUDE EARLIER MODLES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL STICK IS TOUCHED THEY START WORKING AGAIN. THIS COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS ACCIDENT AS THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE AND HAS TO TURN HIS ATTENTION TO PLAYING WITH THE TURN SIGNAL STICK. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL STICK IS TOUCHED THEY START WORKING AGAIN. THIS COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS ACCIDENT AS THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE AND HAS TO TURN HIS ATTENTION TO PLAYING WITH THE TURN SIGNAL STICK. *AK

Feb 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 26, 2000 Exterior Lighting

I KNOW THAT A RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 98V009000) HAS BEEN DONE ON 1993 FORD TAURUS.... I LOOKED THIS UP AFTER I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY HEADLIGHTS GOING OFF AND ON WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER I WAS TOLD THAT MY TAURUS WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE...

Feb 26, 2000 Exterior Lighting

I KNOW THAT A RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 98V009000) HAS BEEN DONE ON 1993 FORD TAURUS.... I LOOKED THIS UP AFTER I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY HEADLIGHTS GOING OFF AND ON WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER I WAS TOLD THAT MY TAURUS WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE...

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS AND O2 SENSORS. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS AND O2 SENSORS. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS AND O2 SENSORS. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED ENGINE HEAD GASKETS AND O2 SENSORS. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE WAITING FOR OTHER VEHICLES TO PASS, IT JUST DIED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *ET

Feb 22, 2000 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE WAITING FOR OTHER VEHICLES TO PASS, IT JUST DIED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *ET

Feb 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEADGASKET BLEW WHILE I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE HEADGASKET BLOWS BECAUSE THE BOLTS STRETCH. THE DEALER ALSO SAID THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT, BUT FORD WILL NOT COVER ANY OF THE INCURRED DAMAGE. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEADGASKET BLEW WHILE I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE HEADGASKET BLOWS BECAUSE THE BOLTS STRETCH. THE DEALER ALSO SAID THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT, BUT FORD WILL NOT COVER ANY OF THE INCURRED DAMAGE. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 55 MPH, HEATER STARTED TO BLOW ONLY COLD AIR, TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOT UP TO RED (OVERHEAT) ZONE. CAR WAS STOPPED AND ALLOWED TO COOL DOWN, THEN PROCEEDED TO LIMP 10 MILES HOME AT SLOW SPEED. VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO FORD DEALER. DEALER DETERMINED THE HEADGASKET(S) HAS FAILED CAUSING PROBLEM. ...

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 55 MPH, HEATER STARTED TO BLOW ONLY COLD AIR, TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOT UP TO RED (OVERHEAT) ZONE. CAR WAS STOPPED AND ALLOWED TO COOL DOWN, THEN PROCEEDED TO LIMP 10 MILES HOME AT SLOW SPEED. VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO FORD DEALER. DEALER DETERMINED THE HEADGASKET(S) HAS FAILED CAUSING PROBLEM. ...

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 55 MPH, HEATER STARTED TO BLOW ONLY COLD AIR, TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOT UP TO RED (OVERHEAT) ZONE. CAR WAS STOPPED AND ALLOWED TO COOL DOWN, THEN PROCEEDED TO LIMP 10 MILES HOME AT SLOW SPEED. VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO FORD DEALER. DEALER DETERMINED THE HEADGASKET(S) HAS FAILED CAUSING PROBLEM. ...

Feb 16, 2000 Power Train

AT 55K MILES TRANSMISSION REPLACED AS WELL AS HEADGASKETS. COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 103K MILES HEADGASKETS AGAIN AN ISSUE WITH RECOMMENDED ENGINE REPLACEMENT BY FORD DEALER. THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY OF THE WORK. REPEAT PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 55K MILES TRANSMISSION REPLACED AS WELL AS HEADGASKETS. COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 103K MILES HEADGASKETS AGAIN AN ISSUE WITH RECOMMENDED ENGINE REPLACEMENT BY FORD DEALER. THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY OF THE WORK. REPEAT PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TO DATE THERE HAVE BEEN 7 OR MORE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE; THIS CAR CAUGHT FIRE TWICE ( FUEL PUMP PROBLEM, CAUSED FIRE AND SUBSEQUENT MELTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS...!!) THIS TIME THERE SEEMS TO BE A COOLING FLIUD CONTAMINATION; CAR IS AT MECHANIC'S, I'M WAITING FOR THE OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS.

Feb 16, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

TO DATE THERE HAVE BEEN 7 OR MORE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE; THIS CAR CAUGHT FIRE TWICE ( FUEL PUMP PROBLEM, CAUSED FIRE AND SUBSEQUENT MELTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS...!!) THIS TIME THERE SEEMS TO BE A COOLING FLIUD CONTAMINATION; CAR IS AT MECHANIC'S, I'M WAITING FOR THE OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS.

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 55 MPH, HEATER STARTED TO BLOW ONLY COLD AIR, TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOT UP TO RED (OVERHEAT) ZONE. CAR WAS STOPPED AND ALLOWED TO COOL DOWN, THEN PROCEEDED TO LIMP 10 MILES HOME AT SLOW SPEED. VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO FORD DEALER. DEALER DETERMINED THE HEADGASKET(S) HAS FAILED CAUSING PROBLEM. ...

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 55 MPH, HEATER STARTED TO BLOW ONLY COLD AIR, TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOT UP TO RED (OVERHEAT) ZONE. CAR WAS STOPPED AND ALLOWED TO COOL DOWN, THEN PROCEEDED TO LIMP 10 MILES HOME AT SLOW SPEED. VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO FORD DEALER. DEALER DETERMINED THE HEADGASKET(S) HAS FAILED CAUSING PROBLEM. ...

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 55 MPH, HEATER STARTED TO BLOW ONLY COLD AIR, TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOT UP TO RED (OVERHEAT) ZONE. CAR WAS STOPPED AND ALLOWED TO COOL DOWN, THEN PROCEEDED TO LIMP 10 MILES HOME AT SLOW SPEED. VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO FORD DEALER. DEALER DETERMINED THE HEADGASKET(S) HAS FAILED CAUSING PROBLEM. ...

Feb 16, 2000 Power Train

AT 55K MILES TRANSMISSION REPLACED AS WELL AS HEADGASKETS. COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 103K MILES HEADGASKETS AGAIN AN ISSUE WITH RECOMMENDED ENGINE REPLACEMENT BY FORD DEALER. THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY OF THE WORK. REPEAT PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 55K MILES TRANSMISSION REPLACED AS WELL AS HEADGASKETS. COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 103K MILES HEADGASKETS AGAIN AN ISSUE WITH RECOMMENDED ENGINE REPLACEMENT BY FORD DEALER. THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY OF THE WORK. REPEAT PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TO DATE THERE HAVE BEEN 7 OR MORE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE; THIS CAR CAUGHT FIRE TWICE ( FUEL PUMP PROBLEM, CAUSED FIRE AND SUBSEQUENT MELTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS...!!) THIS TIME THERE SEEMS TO BE A COOLING FLIUD CONTAMINATION; CAR IS AT MECHANIC'S, I'M WAITING FOR THE OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS.

Feb 16, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

TO DATE THERE HAVE BEEN 7 OR MORE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE; THIS CAR CAUGHT FIRE TWICE ( FUEL PUMP PROBLEM, CAUSED FIRE AND SUBSEQUENT MELTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS...!!) THIS TIME THERE SEEMS TO BE A COOLING FLIUD CONTAMINATION; CAR IS AT MECHANIC'S, I'M WAITING FOR THE OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS.

Feb 15, 2000 Visibility

THE WINDSHILD WIPER MOTOR FAILED WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. NLM

Feb 15, 2000 Visibility

THE WINDSHILD WIPER MOTOR FAILED WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. NLM

Feb 14, 2000 Power Train

I WENT TO TRADE IN THE CAR AND THE DEALERSHIP FOUND OUT THAT THE ODOMETER WAS ROOLED BACK BEFORE IT WAS SOLD TO ME. PLEASE ADVISE. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Power Train

I WENT TO TRADE IN THE CAR AND THE DEALERSHIP FOUND OUT THAT THE ODOMETER WAS ROOLED BACK BEFORE IT WAS SOLD TO ME. PLEASE ADVISE. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS BEEN REFILLING THE ENGINE WITH COOLANT FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. FINALLY, TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THERE THAT FORD WOULD REPLACE ENGINE. CONSUMER CALLED MANUFACTURER, BUT WAS TOLD THAT VIN# DIDN'T MATCH THE RECALL 97V019000 CONCERNING ENGINE COOLING FAN. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Suspension

SWAY BAR UNDERNEATH VEHICLE WAS ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. RIGHT SWAY BAR WAS WELDED BACK ON. THE LEFT ONE WAS RUSTED. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS BEEN REFILLING THE ENGINE WITH COOLANT FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. FINALLY, TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THERE THAT FORD WOULD REPLACE ENGINE. CONSUMER CALLED MANUFACTURER, BUT WAS TOLD THAT VIN# DIDN'T MATCH THE RECALL 97V019000 CONCERNING ENGINE COOLING FAN. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Suspension

SWAY BAR UNDERNEATH VEHICLE WAS ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. RIGHT SWAY BAR WAS WELDED BACK ON. THE LEFT ONE WAS RUSTED. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. NLM

Feb 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. NLM

Feb 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE FAILED. NLM

Feb 10, 2000 Electrical System

POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO TURN OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS USED. NLM

Feb 10, 2000 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. NLM

Feb 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. NLM

Feb 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE FAILED. NLM

Feb 10, 2000 Electrical System

POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO TURN OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS USED. NLM

Feb 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1993 FORD TAURUS STARTED ROUGH. AFTER DRIVING 1/2 MILE, I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. A MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKETS WHICH NEEDED REPLACING. MY 1993 FORD TAURUS HAS A 3.8 LITER ENGINE. THIS BLOWN HEAD GASKET IS THE RESULT OF A DESIGN...

Feb 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1993 FORD TAURUS STARTED ROUGH. AFTER DRIVING 1/2 MILE, I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. A MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKETS WHICH NEEDED REPLACING. MY 1993 FORD TAURUS HAS A 3.8 LITER ENGINE. THIS BLOWN HEAD GASKET IS THE RESULT OF A DESIGN...

Feb 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, RESULTING IN CRACK IN BLOCK AND NOW NEED A NEW MOTOR FOR CAR WHICH. THE ESTIMATE TO GET IT FIXED IS $6800. NEEDLESS TO SAY, AS OF THIS DATE THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. AND CAN'T UNDERSTANS WHY FORD DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 93 3.8 TAURUS IN THE SECRET WARRANTY....

Feb 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, RESULTING IN CRACK IN BLOCK AND NOW NEED A NEW MOTOR FOR CAR WHICH. THE ESTIMATE TO GET IT FIXED IS $6800. NEEDLESS TO SAY, AS OF THIS DATE THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. AND CAN'T UNDERSTANS WHY FORD DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 93 3.8 TAURUS IN THE SECRET WARRANTY....

Feb 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMELLED ANTI-FREEZE BURNING. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ENGINE OVERHEATED AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS HOT. PULLED OVER. CONTACTED DEALER, NO WARRANTY. BUT, THEY WERE AWARE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMELLED ANTI-FREEZE BURNING. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ENGINE OVERHEATED AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS HOT. PULLED OVER. CONTACTED DEALER, NO WARRANTY. BUT, THEY WERE AWARE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMELLED ANTI-FREEZE BURNING. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ENGINE OVERHEATED AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS HOT. PULLED OVER. CONTACTED DEALER, NO WARRANTY. BUT, THEY WERE AWARE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMELLED ANTI-FREEZE BURNING. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ENGINE OVERHEATED AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS HOT. PULLED OVER. CONTACTED DEALER, NO WARRANTY. BUT, THEY WERE AWARE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Steering

STEERING RACK AND PINION IS PREMATURELY WEARING. HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Steering

STEERING RACK AND PINION IS PREMATURELY WEARING. HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS HAD THREE SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS HAD THREE SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. *AK

Jan 23, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT BLINKS WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME. STOPS AND RESTARTS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO RECOGNIZABLE PATTERN.

Jan 23, 2000 Visibility

WIPER MOTOR SLOWS DOWN AND STOPS WHEN WIPERS ARE ON HIGH SPEED. NEW WIPER MOTOR INSTALLED, SAME PROBLEM RESULTED WITH NEW MOTOR. REAR PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT GO DOWN WITH EITHER DRIVER POWER BUTTON OR REAR PASSENGER POWER BUTTON. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND CEASED WORKING ENTIRELY.

Jan 23, 2000 Visibility

WIPER MOTOR SLOWS DOWN AND STOPS WHEN WIPERS ARE ON HIGH SPEED. NEW WIPER MOTOR INSTALLED, SAME PROBLEM RESULTED WITH NEW MOTOR. REAR PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT GO DOWN WITH EITHER DRIVER POWER BUTTON OR REAR PASSENGER POWER BUTTON. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND CEASED WORKING ENTIRELY.

Jan 23, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT BLINKS WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME. STOPS AND RESTARTS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO RECOGNIZABLE PATTERN.

Jan 23, 2000 Visibility

WIPER MOTOR SLOWS DOWN AND STOPS WHEN WIPERS ARE ON HIGH SPEED. NEW WIPER MOTOR INSTALLED, SAME PROBLEM RESULTED WITH NEW MOTOR. REAR PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT GO DOWN WITH EITHER DRIVER POWER BUTTON OR REAR PASSENGER POWER BUTTON. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND CEASED WORKING ENTIRELY.

Jan 23, 2000 Visibility

WIPER MOTOR SLOWS DOWN AND STOPS WHEN WIPERS ARE ON HIGH SPEED. NEW WIPER MOTOR INSTALLED, SAME PROBLEM RESULTED WITH NEW MOTOR. REAR PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT GO DOWN WITH EITHER DRIVER POWER BUTTON OR REAR PASSENGER POWER BUTTON. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND CEASED WORKING ENTIRELY.

Jan 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED ROUGH. NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED THE PROBLEM WAS THE HEAD GASKETS. THEY NEEDED REPLACING. RESTARTED VEHICLE AGAIN & IT WARMED UP. WHITE SMOKE ONCE AGAIN REAPPEARED. THIS TIME MECHANIC INDICATED IT WAS A CRACK ENGINE BLOCK. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED ROUGH. NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED THE PROBLEM WAS THE HEAD GASKETS. THEY NEEDED REPLACING. RESTARTED VEHICLE AGAIN & IT WARMED UP. WHITE SMOKE ONCE AGAIN REAPPEARED. THIS TIME MECHANIC INDICATED IT WAS A CRACK ENGINE BLOCK. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. CAR STARTED SMOKING AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. CAR STARTED SMOKING AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. *AK

Jan 18, 2000 Visibility

EA99023, WINDSHIELD WIPERS; WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. AFTER A FEW SECONDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUE TO WORK. *AK *ML

Jan 18, 2000 Visibility

EA99023, WINDSHIELD WIPERS; WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. AFTER A FEW SECONDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUE TO WORK. *AK *ML

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL PROBLEM FOUND WAS DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, CONTINUOUS OVERHEATING AFTER WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, HOSES, FAN AND HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED. CAR CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS WHEN DRIVING EVEN AT 15 MPH. *AK

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL PROBLEM FOUND WAS DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, CONTINUOUS OVERHEATING AFTER WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, HOSES, FAN AND HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED. CAR CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS WHEN DRIVING EVEN AT 15 MPH. *AK

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL PROBLEM FOUND WAS DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, CONTINUOUS OVERHEATING AFTER WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, HOSES, FAN AND HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED. CAR CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS WHEN DRIVING EVEN AT 15 MPH. *AK

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL PROBLEM FOUND WAS DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, CONTINUOUS OVERHEATING AFTER WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, HOSES, FAN AND HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED. CAR CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS WHEN DRIVING EVEN AT 15 MPH. *AK

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL PROBLEM FOUND WAS DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, CONTINUOUS OVERHEATING AFTER WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, HOSES, FAN AND HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED. CAR CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS WHEN DRIVING EVEN AT 15 MPH. *AK

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL PROBLEM FOUND WAS DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, CONTINUOUS OVERHEATING AFTER WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, HOSES, FAN AND HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED. CAR CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS WHEN DRIVING EVEN AT 15 MPH. *AK

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL PROBLEM FOUND WAS DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, CONTINUOUS OVERHEATING AFTER WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, HOSES, FAN AND HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED. CAR CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS WHEN DRIVING EVEN AT 15 MPH. *AK

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL PROBLEM FOUND WAS DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, CONTINUOUS OVERHEATING AFTER WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, HOSES, FAN AND HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED. CAR CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS WHEN DRIVING EVEN AT 15 MPH. *AK

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL PROBLEM FOUND WAS DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, CONTINUOUS OVERHEATING AFTER WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, HOSES, FAN AND HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED. CAR CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS WHEN DRIVING EVEN AT 15 MPH. *AK

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL PROBLEM FOUND WAS DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, CONTINUOUS OVERHEATING AFTER WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, HOSES, FAN AND HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED. CAR CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS WHEN DRIVING EVEN AT 15 MPH. *AK

Jan 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE CRASH. MANUFACTURER NOR INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE INSPECTED VEHICLE. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. *AK VEHICL...

Jan 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE CRASH. MANUFACTURER NOR INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE INSPECTED VEHICLE. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. *AK VEHICL...

Jan 14, 2000 Electrical System Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE CRASH. MANUFACTURER NOR INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE INSPECTED VEHICLE. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. *AK VEHICL...

Jan 14, 2000 Power Train Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE CRASH. MANUFACTURER NOR INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE INSPECTED VEHICLE. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. *AK VEHICL...

Jan 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE CRASH. MANUFACTURER NOR INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE INSPECTED VEHICLE. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. *AK VEHICL...

Jan 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE CRASH. MANUFACTURER NOR INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE INSPECTED VEHICLE. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. *AK VEHICL...

Jan 14, 2000 Electrical System Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE CRASH. MANUFACTURER NOR INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE INSPECTED VEHICLE. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. *AK VEHICL...

Jan 14, 2000 Power Train Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE CRASH. MANUFACTURER NOR INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE INSPECTED VEHICLE. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. *AK VEHICL...

Jan 12, 2000 Power Train

ALUMINUM DRUM PISTON CRACKED AND CAUSED FORWARD GEAR CLUTCHES TO BURN RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FAILURE. NLM

Jan 12, 2000 Power Train

ALUMINUM DRUM PISTON CRACKED AND CAUSED FORWARD GEAR CLUTCHES TO BURN RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FAILURE. NLM

Jan 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1993 FORD TAURUS/ 3.8 LITRE / ANOTHER CASE OF HEAD GASKET FAILURE.FORD STATES THAT THERE IS NO RECALL AND THEY DID NOT REPAIR THE DAMAGE! HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 3.8 LITRE ENGINE AND DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS. WE WILL CINTINUE TO FIGHT FORD ON THIS ISSUE. *AK

Jan 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1993 FORD TAURUS/ 3.8 LITRE / ANOTHER CASE OF HEAD GASKET FAILURE.FORD STATES THAT THERE IS NO RECALL AND THEY DID NOT REPAIR THE DAMAGE! HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 3.8 LITRE ENGINE AND DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS. WE WILL CINTINUE TO FIGHT FORD ON THIS ISSUE. *AK

Jan 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. *SLC

Jan 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. *SLC

Jan 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTI- FREEZE WAS BLOWING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE DUE TO BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. DEALER REPLACED 2 HEAD GASKETS. *AK

Jan 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTI- FREEZE WAS BLOWING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE DUE TO BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. DEALER REPLACED 2 HEAD GASKETS. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Electrical System

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Electrical System

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Steering

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Tires

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Power Train

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Equipment

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Electrical System

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Electrical System

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Steering

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Tires

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Power Train

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 4, 2000 Equipment

WHERE DO I START, THIS CAR HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT FROM DAY ONE! THE BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED 3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR--SIGNATURE FORD CLAIMED IT WAS ARE FAULT AFTER SOME ARGUMENT THEY FINALLY REIMBURSED US FOR THE BRAKES. WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK, WE FOUND IT TO BE COMING FROM TH...

Jan 3, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL/WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL STALK WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL OFTEN COME TO A STOP ON THEIR OWN. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Visibility

THE TURN SIGNAL/WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL STALK WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL OFTEN COME TO A STOP ON THEIR OWN. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET HAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL, THE DESIGN WAS FLAWED BECAUSE THE HEAD GASKET IS BETWEEN ALUMINUM AND CAST IRON WITH BOLTS CONNECTING BOTH METAL PARTS. *SLC

Jan 3, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL/WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL STALK WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL OFTEN COME TO A STOP ON THEIR OWN. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Visibility

THE TURN SIGNAL/WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL STALK WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL OFTEN COME TO A STOP ON THEIR OWN. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET HAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL, THE DESIGN WAS FLAWED BECAUSE THE HEAD GASKET IS BETWEEN ALUMINUM AND CAST IRON WITH BOLTS CONNECTING BOTH METAL PARTS. *SLC

Jan 2, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER DROPPED THE VEHICLE OFF ON THREE OCCASIONS TO HAVE SAFETY RECALL 98V-323 REPAIRED, BUT AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS THE VEHICLE WAS STILL WAS READY, THE LAST TIME THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE 48 HOURS FOR A 15 MINUTE REPAIR. NLM

Jan 2, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER DROPPED THE VEHICLE OFF ON THREE OCCASIONS TO HAVE SAFETY RECALL 98V-323 REPAIRED, BUT AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS THE VEHICLE WAS STILL WAS READY, THE LAST TIME THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE 48 HOURS FOR A 15 MINUTE REPAIR. NLM

Jan 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT START UNTIL 10 MINUTES LATER BECAUSE OF IRC MODULE FAILURE. YH

Jan 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT START UNTIL 10 MINUTES LATER BECAUSE OF IRC MODULE FAILURE. YH

Dec 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAILED, CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT ALSO CAUSED THE RADIATOR TO FAIL CAUSING ALMOST $1300 IN REPAIRS FORD WOULD NOT HELP EVEN THOUGH IT HAS A SERVICE BULLITIN ON THIS PROBLEM. HEAD GASKETS SHOULD NOT FAIL EVER. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THIS CAR AND HAVE MAINTAINED IT ACCORDING TO T...

Dec 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAILED, CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT ALSO CAUSED THE RADIATOR TO FAIL CAUSING ALMOST $1300 IN REPAIRS FORD WOULD NOT HELP EVEN THOUGH IT HAS A SERVICE BULLITIN ON THIS PROBLEM. HEAD GASKETS SHOULD NOT FAIL EVER. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THIS CAR AND HAVE MAINTAINED IT ACCORDING TO T...

Dec 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAILED, CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT ALSO CAUSED THE RADIATOR TO FAIL CAUSING ALMOST $1300 IN REPAIRS FORD WOULD NOT HELP EVEN THOUGH IT HAS A SERVICE BULLITIN ON THIS PROBLEM. HEAD GASKETS SHOULD NOT FAIL EVER. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THIS CAR AND HAVE MAINTAINED IT ACCORDING TO T...

Dec 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAILED, CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT ALSO CAUSED THE RADIATOR TO FAIL CAUSING ALMOST $1300 IN REPAIRS FORD WOULD NOT HELP EVEN THOUGH IT HAS A SERVICE BULLITIN ON THIS PROBLEM. HEAD GASKETS SHOULD NOT FAIL EVER. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THIS CAR AND HAVE MAINTAINED IT ACCORDING TO T...

Dec 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT IS LEAKING THROUGH THE GASKET. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK *YC

Dec 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT IS LEAKING THROUGH THE GASKET. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK *YC

Dec 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 78,000. OUR MECHANIC TOLD US THIS SEEMS TO BE A CHRONIC PROBLEM ON 1993 AND 1994 3.8 L FORD TAURUS ENGINES. SEVERAL PEOPLE WE KNOW HAVE STATED THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THIS ENGINE. THIS LEADS US TO BELIEVE THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. WHEN WE CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE,...

Dec 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 78,000. OUR MECHANIC TOLD US THIS SEEMS TO BE A CHRONIC PROBLEM ON 1993 AND 1994 3.8 L FORD TAURUS ENGINES. SEVERAL PEOPLE WE KNOW HAVE STATED THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THIS ENGINE. THIS LEADS US TO BELIEVE THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. WHEN WE CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE,...

Dec 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE DIED/ LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. PUTS CAR IN NEUTRAL, IT ALLOWED IT TO RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. CONTACTED DEALER. HAS BEEN VERY COOPERATIVE, BUT NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FLYWHEEL ASSEMBLY AND FRONT COVER GASKETS FAILED. *SLC

Dec 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE DIED/ LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. PUTS CAR IN NEUTRAL, IT ALLOWED IT TO RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. CONTACTED DEALER. HAS BEEN VERY COOPERATIVE, BUT NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FLYWHEEL ASSEMBLY AND FRONT COVER GASKETS FAILED. *SLC

Dec 16, 1999 Visibility

EA99023; WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. DEALER CORRECTED PROBLEM. *YC

Dec 16, 1999 Visibility

EA99023; WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. DEALER CORRECTED PROBLEM. *YC

Dec 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL (98V-323)REPAIR FOR THE ENGINE MOUNT WERE REPAIRED BUT ARE CURRENTLY FAILING AGAIN. *NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILING PREMATURELY. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINING AND ROTORS FAILED. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINING AND ROTORS FAILED. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED UNDER RECALL BUT FAILED AGAIN SHORTLY AFTER REPAIR DUE TO DESIGN FLAW. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL (98V-323)REPAIR FOR THE ENGINE MOUNT WERE REPAIRED BUT ARE CURRENTLY FAILING AGAIN. *NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILING PREMATURELY. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINING AND ROTORS FAILED. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINING AND ROTORS FAILED. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED UNDER RECALL BUT FAILED AGAIN SHORTLY AFTER REPAIR DUE TO DESIGN FLAW. NLM

Dec 11, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER 30-45 MINUTES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE BRAKE BOOSTER "STICKS" CAUSING THE BRAKE ROTORS TO WARP AND THE CAR TO VIBRATE SEVERELY, RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF STEERING AND BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. *AK

Dec 11, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER 30-45 MINUTES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE BRAKE BOOSTER "STICKS" CAUSING THE BRAKE ROTORS TO WARP AND THE CAR TO VIBRATE SEVERELY, RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF STEERING AND BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. *AK

Dec 11, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER 30-45 MINUTES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE BRAKE BOOSTER "STICKS" CAUSING THE BRAKE ROTORS TO WARP AND THE CAR TO VIBRATE SEVERELY, RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF STEERING AND BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. *AK

Dec 11, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER 30-45 MINUTES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE BRAKE BOOSTER "STICKS" CAUSING THE BRAKE ROTORS TO WARP AND THE CAR TO VIBRATE SEVERELY, RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF STEERING AND BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. *AK

Dec 9, 1999 Suspension

LEFT FRONT SPRINGS FAILURE CAUSED THE WHEEL TO LOCK, RECALL ON THE SPRING (98V-094) HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN #. YH

Dec 9, 1999 Suspension

LEFT FRONT SPRINGS FAILURE CAUSED THE WHEEL TO LOCK, RECALL ON THE SPRING (98V-094) HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN #. YH

Dec 8, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO RETURN TO THEIR NORMAL RESTING PLACE, CAUSING OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW AND INAPPROPRIATE DRIVING CONDITION. THE VARIABLE SWITCH MECHANISM SEEMS TO BE INACCURATE AS WELL. THE INABILITY TO HAVE THE WIPERS RETURN TO THEIR RESTING POSITION WHICH IS BELOW SIGHT LEVEL ON THE WINDSHI...

Dec 8, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO RETURN TO THEIR NORMAL RESTING PLACE, CAUSING OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW AND INAPPROPRIATE DRIVING CONDITION. THE VARIABLE SWITCH MECHANISM SEEMS TO BE INACCURATE AS WELL. THE INABILITY TO HAVE THE WIPERS RETURN TO THEIR RESTING POSITION WHICH IS BELOW SIGHT LEVEL ON THE WINDSHI...

Dec 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS THAT A BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON A TAURUS IS A COMMON OCCURENCE. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE ON THIS MATTER. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL OR A WARRANTY, BUT THE DEALERS ARE TELLING ME I AM OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CAR ONLY HAS 27000 MI. ON ...

Dec 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS THAT A BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON A TAURUS IS A COMMON OCCURENCE. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE ON THIS MATTER. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL OR A WARRANTY, BUT THE DEALERS ARE TELLING ME I AM OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CAR ONLY HAS 27000 MI. ON ...

Dec 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE PROBLEM IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND SHOULD HAVE A RECALL FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THERE ARE MANY, MANY MORE 3.8LITER ENGINES WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A DESIGN PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE PROBLEM IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND SHOULD HAVE A RECALL FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THERE ARE MANY, MANY MORE 3.8LITER ENGINES WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A DESIGN PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 30, 1999 Visibility

WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON LOW SPEED THEY RUN OKAY. WHEN ON HIGHT SPEED, WINDSHIELD WIPPERS WOULD RUN ON LOW SPEED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER . *AK

Nov 30, 1999 Visibility

WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON LOW SPEED THEY RUN OKAY. WHEN ON HIGHT SPEED, WINDSHIELD WIPPERS WOULD RUN ON LOW SPEED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER . *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. VEHICLE CAN BE RESTARTED. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, WOULD OCCUR MAINLY IN HOT WEATHER. WOULD HESITATE WHILE GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES & TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. FUEL PUMP AND SENSORS WERE REPLACED, BU...

Nov 29, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. VEHICLE CAN BE RESTARTED. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, WOULD OCCUR MAINLY IN HOT WEATHER. WOULD HESITATE WHILE GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES & TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. FUEL PUMP AND SENSORS WERE REPLACED, BU...

Nov 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. VEHICLE CAN BE RESTARTED. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, WOULD OCCUR MAINLY IN HOT WEATHER. WOULD HESITATE WHILE GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES & TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. FUEL PUMP AND SENSORS WERE REPLACED, BU...

Nov 29, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. VEHICLE CAN BE RESTARTED. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, WOULD OCCUR MAINLY IN HOT WEATHER. WOULD HESITATE WHILE GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES & TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. FUEL PUMP AND SENSORS WERE REPLACED, BU...

Nov 26, 1999 Visibility

FAULTY WINDSHIELD WIPER PARTS. WIPER WAS REPAIRS ON TWO OCCASIONS BY DEALER AT APPROX. 60,000 MILE OF WEAR. CURRENTLY, AT APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MORE MILES, WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE REOCCURRED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY EVERY 3-4,000 MILES, ESPECIALLY IN HOT WEATHER. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNTIL IT HAPPENED AGAIN. *AK

Nov 26, 1999 Visibility

FAULTY WINDSHIELD WIPER PARTS. WIPER WAS REPAIRS ON TWO OCCASIONS BY DEALER AT APPROX. 60,000 MILE OF WEAR. CURRENTLY, AT APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MORE MILES, WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE REOCCURRED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY EVERY 3-4,000 MILES, ESPECIALLY IN HOT WEATHER. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNTIL IT HAPPENED AGAIN. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT TURN OFF DURING STOP OR DRIVING CONDITION. THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD HAVE TO BE ENGAGED MOMENTARILY TO MAKE THE HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON OR THE STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE TILTED UP AND DOWN SEVERAL TIMES TO MAKE HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON. AS OF THIS WRITING, THE ONLY WAY THE CAR HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON IS BY ...

Nov 24, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT TURN OFF DURING STOP OR DRIVING CONDITION. THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD HAVE TO BE ENGAGED MOMENTARILY TO MAKE THE HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON OR THE STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE TILTED UP AND DOWN SEVERAL TIMES TO MAKE HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON. AS OF THIS WRITING, THE ONLY WAY THE CAR HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON IS BY ...

Nov 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS 3.8L ENGINE RUNS VERY HOT AND WILL CAUSE THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS TO CRACK. THE RESULT IS THAT ENGINE COOLANT ENTERS THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOULING THE SPARK PLUGS AND USING UP THE COOLANT. THE END RESULT IS THAT THERE IS VIOLENT VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE AND IF YOU CONTINUE DRIVING, YOU WILL DE...

Nov 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS 3.8L ENGINE RUNS VERY HOT AND WILL CAUSE THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS TO CRACK. THE RESULT IS THAT ENGINE COOLANT ENTERS THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOULING THE SPARK PLUGS AND USING UP THE COOLANT. THE END RESULT IS THAT THERE IS VIOLENT VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE AND IF YOU CONTINUE DRIVING, YOU WILL DE...

Nov 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS 3.8L ENGINE RUNS VERY HOT AND WILL CAUSE THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS TO CRACK. THE RESULT IS THAT ENGINE COOLANT ENTERS THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOULING THE SPARK PLUGS AND USING UP THE COOLANT. THE END RESULT IS THAT THERE IS VIOLENT VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE AND IF YOU CONTINUE DRIVING, YOU WILL DE...

Nov 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS 3.8L ENGINE RUNS VERY HOT AND WILL CAUSE THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS TO CRACK. THE RESULT IS THAT ENGINE COOLANT ENTERS THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOULING THE SPARK PLUGS AND USING UP THE COOLANT. THE END RESULT IS THAT THERE IS VIOLENT VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE AND IF YOU CONTINUE DRIVING, YOU WILL DE...

Nov 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKES WOULD KICK IN & KICK OUT & THEN WOULD LOCK UP THE FRONT WHEELS. THERE WOULD ALSO BE SOME SKIDDING. CAN FEEL THE PULSATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKES WOULD KICK IN & KICK OUT & THEN WOULD LOCK UP THE FRONT WHEELS. THERE WOULD ALSO BE SOME SKIDDING. CAN FEEL THE PULSATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Nov 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY INCLUDED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY INCLUDED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT FAN, STOPPED RUNNING, CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FLUID WOULD LEAK OUT, CAUSING THE THERMOSTAT TO FAIL. TEMPERATURE GAUGE ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED AN ENGINE OVERHALL, AND NEW ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. CONSUMER NEED TURNING FROM ...

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT FAN, STOPPED RUNNING, CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FLUID WOULD LEAK OUT, CAUSING THE THERMOSTAT TO FAIL. TEMPERATURE GAUGE ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED AN ENGINE OVERHALL, AND NEW ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. CONSUMER NEED TURNING FROM ...

Nov 19, 1999 Suspension

ENGINE COOLANT FAN, STOPPED RUNNING, CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FLUID WOULD LEAK OUT, CAUSING THE THERMOSTAT TO FAIL. TEMPERATURE GAUGE ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED AN ENGINE OVERHALL, AND NEW ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. CONSUMER NEED TURNING FROM ...

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT FAN, STOPPED RUNNING, CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FLUID WOULD LEAK OUT, CAUSING THE THERMOSTAT TO FAIL. TEMPERATURE GAUGE ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED AN ENGINE OVERHALL, AND NEW ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. CONSUMER NEED TURNING FROM ...

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT FAN, STOPPED RUNNING, CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FLUID WOULD LEAK OUT, CAUSING THE THERMOSTAT TO FAIL. TEMPERATURE GAUGE ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED AN ENGINE OVERHALL, AND NEW ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. CONSUMER NEED TURNING FROM ...

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT FAN, STOPPED RUNNING, CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FLUID WOULD LEAK OUT, CAUSING THE THERMOSTAT TO FAIL. TEMPERATURE GAUGE ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED AN ENGINE OVERHALL, AND NEW ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. CONSUMER NEED TURNING FROM ...

Nov 19, 1999 Suspension

ENGINE COOLANT FAN, STOPPED RUNNING, CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FLUID WOULD LEAK OUT, CAUSING THE THERMOSTAT TO FAIL. TEMPERATURE GAUGE ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED AN ENGINE OVERHALL, AND NEW ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. CONSUMER NEED TURNING FROM ...

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT FAN, STOPPED RUNNING, CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FLUID WOULD LEAK OUT, CAUSING THE THERMOSTAT TO FAIL. TEMPERATURE GAUGE ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED AN ENGINE OVERHALL, AND NEW ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. CONSUMER NEED TURNING FROM ...

Nov 18, 1999 Suspension

DEALER AND FACTORY REFUSED TO REPAIR AT NO COST ALTHOUGH PROBLEM IS COMMON TO THIS VEHICLE. DEFECT IS MENTIONED IN 70+ PREVIOUS ODI COMPLAINTS AND HAS REPORTEDLY BEEN SUBJECT OF RECALLS IN '94 & '95

Nov 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER AND FACTORY REFUSED TO REPAIR AT NO COST ALTHOUGH PROBLEM IS COMMON TO THIS VEHICLE. DEFECT IS MENTIONED IN 70+ PREVIOUS ODI COMPLAINTS AND HAS REPORTEDLY BEEN SUBJECT OF RECALLS IN '94 & '95

Nov 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER AND FACTORY REFUSED TO REPAIR AT NO COST ALTHOUGH PROBLEM IS COMMON TO THIS VEHICLE. DEFECT IS MENTIONED IN 70+ PREVIOUS ODI COMPLAINTS AND HAS REPORTEDLY BEEN SUBJECT OF RECALLS IN '94 & '95

Nov 18, 1999 Suspension

DEALER AND FACTORY REFUSED TO REPAIR AT NO COST ALTHOUGH PROBLEM IS COMMON TO THIS VEHICLE. DEFECT IS MENTIONED IN 70+ PREVIOUS ODI COMPLAINTS AND HAS REPORTEDLY BEEN SUBJECT OF RECALLS IN '94 & '95

Nov 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER AND FACTORY REFUSED TO REPAIR AT NO COST ALTHOUGH PROBLEM IS COMMON TO THIS VEHICLE. DEFECT IS MENTIONED IN 70+ PREVIOUS ODI COMPLAINTS AND HAS REPORTEDLY BEEN SUBJECT OF RECALLS IN '94 & '95

Nov 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER AND FACTORY REFUSED TO REPAIR AT NO COST ALTHOUGH PROBLEM IS COMMON TO THIS VEHICLE. DEFECT IS MENTIONED IN 70+ PREVIOUS ODI COMPLAINTS AND HAS REPORTEDLY BEEN SUBJECT OF RECALLS IN '94 & '95

Nov 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 11, 1999 Seats

THE HEAD RESTRAINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SEATS ARE VERY LOOSE. THE POSTS SEEM TO BE PULLING OUT FROM INSIDE THE SEAT. WHEN DRIVING, THE HEAD RESTRAINTS VIBRATE BECAUSE OF THE LOOSENESS. I HAVE TIGHTENED THE CAPS AT THE BASE OF THE RESTRAINT POSTS, BUT THIS HAS NOT HELPED.

Nov 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 11, 1999 Seats

THE HEAD RESTRAINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SEATS ARE VERY LOOSE. THE POSTS SEEM TO BE PULLING OUT FROM INSIDE THE SEAT. WHEN DRIVING, THE HEAD RESTRAINTS VIBRATE BECAUSE OF THE LOOSENESS. I HAVE TIGHTENED THE CAPS AT THE BASE OF THE RESTRAINT POSTS, BUT THIS HAS NOT HELPED.

Nov 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING DUE TO THE FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FAN/ RADIATOR, AND WATER PUMP. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTE, AND DEALER HAD SEEN VEHICLE 7 MORE TIMES. DEALER REPLACED THE GASKETS. BUT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STILL CAME ON. ALSO THE VEHICLE STILL...

Nov 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING DUE TO THE FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FAN/ RADIATOR, AND WATER PUMP. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTE, AND DEALER HAD SEEN VEHICLE 7 MORE TIMES. DEALER REPLACED THE GASKETS. BUT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STILL CAME ON. ALSO THE VEHICLE STILL...

Nov 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING DUE TO THE FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FAN/ RADIATOR, AND WATER PUMP. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTE, AND DEALER HAD SEEN VEHICLE 7 MORE TIMES. DEALER REPLACED THE GASKETS. BUT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STILL CAME ON. ALSO THE VEHICLE STILL...

Nov 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING DUE TO THE FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FAN/ RADIATOR, AND WATER PUMP. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTE, AND DEALER HAD SEEN VEHICLE 7 MORE TIMES. DEALER REPLACED THE GASKETS. BUT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STILL CAME ON. ALSO THE VEHICLE STILL...

Nov 10, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILI DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING DUE TO THE FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FAN/ RADIATOR, AND WATER PUMP. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTE, AND DEALER HAD SEEN VEHICLE 7 MORE TIMES. DEALER REPLACED THE GASKETS. BUT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STILL CAME ON. ALSO THE VEHICLE STILL...

Nov 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING DUE TO THE FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FAN/ RADIATOR, AND WATER PUMP. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTE, AND DEALER HAD SEEN VEHICLE 7 MORE TIMES. DEALER REPLACED THE GASKETS. BUT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STILL CAME ON. ALSO THE VEHICLE STILL...

Nov 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING DUE TO THE FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FAN/ RADIATOR, AND WATER PUMP. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTE, AND DEALER HAD SEEN VEHICLE 7 MORE TIMES. DEALER REPLACED THE GASKETS. BUT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STILL CAME ON. ALSO THE VEHICLE STILL...

Nov 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING DUE TO THE FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FAN/ RADIATOR, AND WATER PUMP. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTE, AND DEALER HAD SEEN VEHICLE 7 MORE TIMES. DEALER REPLACED THE GASKETS. BUT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STILL CAME ON. ALSO THE VEHICLE STILL...

Nov 10, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILI DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Visibility

WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ON REGULARLY, THEY ARE FINE. BUT, WHEN ON INTERMITTENT,THEY DO NOT WORK . *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPLETELY FAILED DURING HEAVY RAIN STORMS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER REPLACED MOTOR WITH NEW UPDATED REVISED PART AND WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Visibility

WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ON REGULARLY, THEY ARE FINE. BUT, WHEN ON INTERMITTENT,THEY DO NOT WORK . *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPLETELY FAILED DURING HEAVY RAIN STORMS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER REPLACED MOTOR WITH NEW UPDATED REVISED PART AND WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Nov 8, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ODOMETER DROPPED FROM 94,000 TO 15,000. DEALER SAYS SOMETHING WAS BURNED OUT ON THE ODOMETER.

Nov 8, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ODOMETER DROPPED FROM 94,000 TO 15,000. DEALER SAYS SOMETHING WAS BURNED OUT ON THE ODOMETER.

Nov 6, 1999 Tires

I HAVE HAD NUMORUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR

Nov 6, 1999 Tires

I HAVE HAD NUMORUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR

Nov 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED. *ET

Nov 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED. *ET

Oct 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE FROM HEADGASKET FAILURE AT 116500 MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 97000 MILES BROKEN CLUTCH PISTON.

Oct 30, 1999 Power Train

ENGINE FAILURE FROM HEADGASKET FAILURE AT 116500 MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 97000 MILES BROKEN CLUTCH PISTON.

Oct 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE FROM HEADGASKET FAILURE AT 116500 MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 97000 MILES BROKEN CLUTCH PISTON.

Oct 30, 1999 Power Train

ENGINE FAILURE FROM HEADGASKET FAILURE AT 116500 MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 97000 MILES BROKEN CLUTCH PISTON.

Oct 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FADING. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FADING. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FADING. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FADING. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FADING. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FADING. YH

Oct 28, 1999 Power Train

CAR SHUTTERS AND JERKS WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL START SMOKING. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS AN PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD THREE SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED IN THE THE LAST THREE MONTHS. CAR WAS RIDING VERY ROUGH, AND CONSUMER HEARD NOISES AND SQUEAKING IN FRONT OF CAR. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Power Train

CAR SHUTTERS AND JERKS WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL START SMOKING. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS AN PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD THREE SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED IN THE THE LAST THREE MONTHS. CAR WAS RIDING VERY ROUGH, AND CONSUMER HEARD NOISES AND SQUEAKING IN FRONT OF CAR. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Electrical System

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FIRST TIME WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT 23,000 MILES ON 7/23/1996. THIS SWITCH OPERATES THE HIGH BEAMS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND TURN SIGNALS. WINSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FRONT SWAYBAR LINKS ALSO REPLACED AT 71,00...

Oct 27, 1999 Suspension

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FIRST TIME WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT 23,000 MILES ON 7/23/1996. THIS SWITCH OPERATES THE HIGH BEAMS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND TURN SIGNALS. WINSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FRONT SWAYBAR LINKS ALSO REPLACED AT 71,00...

Oct 27, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED DURING RAINSTORM CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Oct 27, 1999 Electrical System

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FIRST TIME WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT 23,000 MILES ON 7/23/1996. THIS SWITCH OPERATES THE HIGH BEAMS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND TURN SIGNALS. WINSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FRONT SWAYBAR LINKS ALSO REPLACED AT 71,00...

Oct 27, 1999 Suspension

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FIRST TIME WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT 23,000 MILES ON 7/23/1996. THIS SWITCH OPERATES THE HIGH BEAMS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND TURN SIGNALS. WINSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FRONT SWAYBAR LINKS ALSO REPLACED AT 71,00...

Oct 27, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED DURING RAINSTORM CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Visibility

WHENEVER WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE IN USE, THEY WOULD STOP IN MID CYCLE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY. HAS TAKEN VEHICLETO DEALER & MECHANIC REPAIRED THE WIPERS. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING RIGHT REAR END LINK STABILIZER BAR BROKE. TAKEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC REPAIRED IT. TWO WEEKS LATER (28 SEP 99) HEARD THE SAME KIND OF LOUD NOISE (THUMPING). THE NOISE WAS MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. THIS TIME IT WAS THE LEFT STABILIZER END LINK BAR THAT HAD BROKEN. VEH...

Oct 26, 1999 Visibility

WHENEVER WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE IN USE, THEY WOULD STOP IN MID CYCLE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY. HAS TAKEN VEHICLETO DEALER & MECHANIC REPAIRED THE WIPERS. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING RIGHT REAR END LINK STABILIZER BAR BROKE. TAKEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC REPAIRED IT. TWO WEEKS LATER (28 SEP 99) HEARD THE SAME KIND OF LOUD NOISE (THUMPING). THE NOISE WAS MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. THIS TIME IT WAS THE LEFT STABILIZER END LINK BAR THAT HAD BROKEN. VEH...

Oct 25, 1999 Visibility

I'VE READ OF SIMILAR CASES ON THE INTERNET. WIPER MOTOR FAILURES

Oct 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET

Oct 25, 1999 Visibility

I'VE READ OF SIMILAR CASES ON THE INTERNET. WIPER MOTOR FAILURES

Oct 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET

Oct 21, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIME DURING RAIN STORMS, A LOCAL DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND SAID HE CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE, THEREFORE CANNOT FIX IT. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIME DURING RAIN STORMS, A LOCAL DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND SAID HE CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE, THEREFORE CANNOT FIX IT. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER AND INFORMED THAT ENGINE HEAD IS LEAKING DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ALSO 3.8L ENGINE. WHAT WOULD IT TAKE TO GET NHTSA ON THIS PROBLEM; WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION - SHORTLY AFTER WE GOT THE VEHICLE, AT LOW SPEEDS 10-15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED LURCHING WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT. THIS PROGRESSED TO WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 55-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY ON A BUSY INTERS...

Oct 20, 1999 Visibility

TRANSMISSION - SHORTLY AFTER WE GOT THE VEHICLE, AT LOW SPEEDS 10-15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED LURCHING WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT. THIS PROGRESSED TO WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 55-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY ON A BUSY INTERS...

Oct 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER AND INFORMED THAT ENGINE HEAD IS LEAKING DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ALSO 3.8L ENGINE. WHAT WOULD IT TAKE TO GET NHTSA ON THIS PROBLEM; WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION - SHORTLY AFTER WE GOT THE VEHICLE, AT LOW SPEEDS 10-15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED LURCHING WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT. THIS PROGRESSED TO WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 55-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY ON A BUSY INTERS...

Oct 20, 1999 Visibility

TRANSMISSION - SHORTLY AFTER WE GOT THE VEHICLE, AT LOW SPEEDS 10-15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED LURCHING WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT. THIS PROGRESSED TO WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 55-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY ON A BUSY INTERS...

Oct 19, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 98V323000/MFR RCALL NUMBER 98S36. DEALER STATES PARTS NOT AVAILABLE, DEALER HAS YET TO CORRECT THE RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEAD LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE HEADLIGHT TO TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN VISUAL DIFIFCULTY AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH. THERE IS A RECALL 98V009000 FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PRO...

Oct 19, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 98V323000/MFR RCALL NUMBER 98S36. DEALER STATES PARTS NOT AVAILABLE, DEALER HAS YET TO CORRECT THE RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEAD LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE HEADLIGHT TO TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN VISUAL DIFIFCULTY AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH. THERE IS A RECALL 98V009000 FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PRO...

Oct 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY EITHER WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR TRYING TO ACCEL AFTER STOPPING, AT A LIGHT FOR EXAMPLE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT STALLS AT INTERSECTIONS. HAVE TAKEN IT TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP (NOT WHERE I BOUGHT IT) TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, PAID TO HAVE MANY NEW PARTS I...

Oct 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY EITHER WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR TRYING TO ACCEL AFTER STOPPING, AT A LIGHT FOR EXAMPLE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT STALLS AT INTERSECTIONS. HAVE TAKEN IT TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP (NOT WHERE I BOUGHT IT) TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, PAID TO HAVE MANY NEW PARTS I...

Oct 14, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS AND MAY RESULT A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING TEMPERATURE GUAGE STARTED GOING UP. AFTER A WHILE VEHICLE LOST WATER, AND ENGINE OVERHEATED. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING TEMPERATURE GUAGE STARTED GOING UP. AFTER A WHILE VEHICLE LOST WATER, AND ENGINE OVERHEATED. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS AND MAY RESULT A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING TEMPERATURE GUAGE STARTED GOING UP. AFTER A WHILE VEHICLE LOST WATER, AND ENGINE OVERHEATED. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING TEMPERATURE GUAGE STARTED GOING UP. AFTER A WHILE VEHICLE LOST WATER, AND ENGINE OVERHEATED. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Oct 12, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, REPAIRED DEFECT AND RECEIVED REFUND, HOWEVER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SECOND FAILURE AFTER REPAIR AND WAS DENIED REFUND. MJS

Oct 12, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, REPAIRED DEFECT AND RECEIVED REFUND, HOWEVER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SECOND FAILURE AFTER REPAIR AND WAS DENIED REFUND. MJS

Oct 9, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ELECTRICAL WIRES MADE CONTACT, BLEW FUSE AND FUEL PUMP. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. FRACTURE FUEL TANK SUPPORT COULD RESULT IN DROPPED TANK WHILE IN MOTION. EXPLOSION HAZARD

Oct 9, 1999 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL WIRES MADE CONTACT, BLEW FUSE AND FUEL PUMP. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. FRACTURE FUEL TANK SUPPORT COULD RESULT IN DROPPED TANK WHILE IN MOTION. EXPLOSION HAZARD

Oct 9, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ELECTRICAL WIRES MADE CONTACT, BLEW FUSE AND FUEL PUMP. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. FRACTURE FUEL TANK SUPPORT COULD RESULT IN DROPPED TANK WHILE IN MOTION. EXPLOSION HAZARD

Oct 9, 1999 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL WIRES MADE CONTACT, BLEW FUSE AND FUEL PUMP. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. FRACTURE FUEL TANK SUPPORT COULD RESULT IN DROPPED TANK WHILE IN MOTION. EXPLOSION HAZARD

Oct 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS.

Oct 7, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS REMAIN IN UPRIGHT POSITION. MJS

Oct 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS.

Oct 7, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS REMAIN IN UPRIGHT POSITION. MJS

Oct 6, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE CUTTING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY.THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS IN A RAIN STORM WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ON HIGH. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE AREA. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND A SMALL BURST OF FLAMES WERE NOTICED THAT DIED OUT ON THEIR OWN. CAUSE UNDETERMINED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE CUTTING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY.THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS IN A RAIN STORM WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ON HIGH. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE AREA. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND A SMALL BURST OF FLAMES WERE NOTICED THAT DIED OUT ON THEIR OWN. CAUSE UNDETERMINED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON FOR AWHILE, AND HEAT UP THEY START FLASHING. DEALER HAS FIXED HEADLIGHTS UNDER RECALL 98V009000, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON FOR AWHILE, AND HEAT UP THEY START FLASHING. DEALER HAS FIXED HEADLIGHTS UNDER RECALL 98V009000, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ENGINE MOUNTS WENT ON OR AROUND APRIL 1998 AND THEN AGAIN THIS OCTOBER. MY STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES SINCE APRIL.

Oct 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, ENGINE CLUNKED EACH TIME THE TRANSMISSION WAS ENGAGED AND WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE. FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR REPAIRS WHEN REQUESTED DESPITE FACT THAT THEY HAD OFFERED A NO-CHARGE SERVICE PROGRAM BACK IN 1995 REGARDING THIS SAME PART.

Oct 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ENGINE MOUNTS WENT ON OR AROUND APRIL 1998 AND THEN AGAIN THIS OCTOBER. MY STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES SINCE APRIL.

Oct 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, ENGINE CLUNKED EACH TIME THE TRANSMISSION WAS ENGAGED AND WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE. FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR REPAIRS WHEN REQUESTED DESPITE FACT THAT THEY HAD OFFERED A NO-CHARGE SERVICE PROGRAM BACK IN 1995 REGARDING THIS SAME PART.

Oct 1, 1999 Power Train

AT ABOUT 75 MPH, ON 3 OCCASIONS, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED 2 GEARS. THE FIRST TIME, THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL. THE LAST 2 TIMES, IT HAD BEEN ON CC. TO FIX, HAD TO DRIVE ON ROAD SHOULDER FOR A MILE OR SO, AT VERY LOW SPEED, THEN TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT TO "D" AGAIN.

Oct 1, 1999 Power Train

AT ABOUT 75 MPH, ON 3 OCCASIONS, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED 2 GEARS. THE FIRST TIME, THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL. THE LAST 2 TIMES, IT HAD BEEN ON CC. TO FIX, HAD TO DRIVE ON ROAD SHOULDER FOR A MILE OR SO, AT VERY LOW SPEED, THEN TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT TO "D" AGAIN.

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ALTERNATOR, AND THINKS PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK *MJS

Sep 30, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ALTERNATOR, AND THINKS PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK *MJS

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RISE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNTS CRACKED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING A HEAVY RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STOPPED OPERATING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING ON CROWDED HIGHWAY IN 3RD LANE UPHILL WITH WIFE AND 3 CHILDREN IN CAR WHEN ENGINE HAD SUDDEN ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF POWER AND WHITE SMOKE BEGAN POURING OUT EXHAUST. HAD TO GO THROUGH 2 LANES OF HEAVY TRAFFIC TO MAKE IT TO BREAKDOWN LANE. ENGINE QUIT IN 1ST LANE WITH ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF STEERI...

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ALTERNATOR, AND THINKS PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK *MJS

Sep 30, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ALTERNATOR, AND THINKS PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK *MJS

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RISE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNTS CRACKED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING A HEAVY RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STOPPED OPERATING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING ON CROWDED HIGHWAY IN 3RD LANE UPHILL WITH WIFE AND 3 CHILDREN IN CAR WHEN ENGINE HAD SUDDEN ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF POWER AND WHITE SMOKE BEGAN POURING OUT EXHAUST. HAD TO GO THROUGH 2 LANES OF HEAVY TRAFFIC TO MAKE IT TO BREAKDOWN LANE. ENGINE QUIT IN 1ST LANE WITH ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF STEERI...

Sep 29, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING TRANSMISSION GEARS STARTED TO SLIP, AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF ACCELERATION. TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ONE EVENING IN A DOWNPOUR WHEN MY WINSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING SUDDENLY. THEY QUIT WHEN I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AUBURN, IN. ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A WAL-MART STORE AND BUY SOME RAIN-X. I DROVE INTO A SERVICE STATION WITH AN AWNING SO THAT I C...

Sep 29, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING TRANSMISSION GEARS STARTED TO SLIP, AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF ACCELERATION. TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ONE EVENING IN A DOWNPOUR WHEN MY WINSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING SUDDENLY. THEY QUIT WHEN I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AUBURN, IN. ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A WAL-MART STORE AND BUY SOME RAIN-X. I DROVE INTO A SERVICE STATION WITH AN AWNING SO THAT I C...

Sep 28, 1999 Visibility

WHEN ACTIVATING THE TURN SIGNALS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN ACTIVATING THE TURN SIGNALS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Visibility

WHEN ACTIVATING THE TURN SIGNALS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN ACTIVATING THE TURN SIGNALS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TAPPING THE TURN SIGNAL HEADLIGHTS COME ON. ALSO THEHEAD LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF. WIRING HAS OVERHEATED. MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTS. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TAPPING THE TURN SIGNAL HEADLIGHTS COME ON. ALSO THEHEAD LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF. WIRING HAS OVERHEATED. MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTS. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TAPPING THE TURN SIGNAL HEADLIGHTS COME ON. ALSO THEHEAD LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF. WIRING HAS OVERHEATED. MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTS. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TAPPING THE TURN SIGNAL HEADLIGHTS COME ON. ALSO THEHEAD LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF. WIRING HAS OVERHEATED. MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTS. *AK

Sep 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITHOUT MAINTENANCE RECORD BECAUSE IT WAS GOTTEN FROM AN AUCTION PER CARL AUTO SALES

Sep 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITHOUT MAINTENANCE RECORD BECAUSE IT WAS GOTTEN FROM AN AUCTION PER CARL AUTO SALES

Sep 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET HAS AN INTERNAL LEAK WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. COMMON PROBLEM PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MJS

Sep 24, 1999 Power Train

I DO NOT FEEL THAT EITHER OF THESE THINGS SHOULD HAVE OCCURRED WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE DRIVEN CARS WITH OVER 100,000 MILES AND DID NOT SPEND THIS KIND OF MONEY AND TIME.

Sep 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET HAS AN INTERNAL LEAK WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. COMMON PROBLEM PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MJS

Sep 24, 1999 Power Train

I DO NOT FEEL THAT EITHER OF THESE THINGS SHOULD HAVE OCCURRED WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE DRIVEN CARS WITH OVER 100,000 MILES AND DID NOT SPEND THIS KIND OF MONEY AND TIME.

Sep 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY FUNCTION ON LOW SPEED, AND IF THE TURN SIGNAL IS USED WHILE WIPERS ARE ON, THE WIPERS WILL STOP RUNNING. DEALER REPLACED MULTI FUNCTIONING SWITCH. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY FUNCTION ON LOW SPEED, AND IF THE TURN SIGNAL IS USED WHILE WIPERS ARE ON, THE WIPERS WILL STOP RUNNING. DEALER REPLACED MULTI FUNCTIONING SWITCH. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 21, 1999 Visibility

WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN THEM OFF, VEHICLE MUST BE TURNED OFF FRIST. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Visibility

WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN THEM OFF, VEHICLE MUST BE TURNED OFF FRIST. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS EXCESSIVE SHAKING. DEAREL REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS. BUT RROBLEM EXISTS AGAIN. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS EXCESSIVE SHAKING. DEAREL REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS. BUT RROBLEM EXISTS AGAIN. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE WIPERS, THEY AGAIN WORK. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER:FLUID RESERVOIR MALFUNCTIONED, WATER NO LONGER COMES OUT FOR CLEANING WINDOWS. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS EXCESSIVE SHAKING. DEAREL REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS. BUT RROBLEM EXISTS AGAIN. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS EXCESSIVE SHAKING. DEAREL REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS. BUT RROBLEM EXISTS AGAIN. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE WIPERS, THEY AGAIN WORK. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER:FLUID RESERVOIR MALFUNCTIONED, WATER NO LONGER COMES OUT FOR CLEANING WINDOWS. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Visibility

WHILE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED AND THE TURN SIGNAL IS IN USE, THE WIPERS SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH CAN POSSIBLE CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED WIPER SYSTEM, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED AND THE TURN SIGNAL IS IN USE, THE WIPERS SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH CAN POSSIBLE CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED WIPER SYSTEM, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE. TOOK VEHICLE TO HAVE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED. MECHANIC CHECKED VEHICLE & NOTICED THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE. TOOK VEHICLE TO HAVE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED. MECHANIC CHECKED VEHICLE & NOTICED THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Visibility

THIS APPARENT DEFECT CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD FOR MYSELF AND FAMILY, AS IT RENDERED THE AUTOMOBILE UNMOVEABLE DURING A RAINSTORM AND LEFT US STRANDED. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE REPAIR MADE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE REPAIR BILL WAS $385.

Sep 17, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTION, BUT THE SWITCH IS MALFUNCTIONING. IT SOMETIMES WORKS AND SOMETIMES DOESN'T AND THE WIPERS WILL SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY ONCE I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TURN THEM ON. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHILE I AM DRIVING AS VISIBILITY BEC

Sep 17, 1999 Visibility

I JUST READ ON CNN.COM THAT 1993 FORD TAURUS'S WERE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR BEING PRONE TO INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THAT WE HAVE HAD EXACTLY THAT PROBLEM WITH OUR 1993 TAURUS. SO YOU CAN ADD OUR CASE TO YOUR TABULATION. THANK YOU.

Sep 17, 1999 Visibility

WHILE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED AND THE TURN SIGNAL IS IN USE, THE WIPERS SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH CAN POSSIBLE CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED WIPER SYSTEM, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED AND THE TURN SIGNAL IS IN USE, THE WIPERS SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH CAN POSSIBLE CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED WIPER SYSTEM, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE. TOOK VEHICLE TO HAVE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED. MECHANIC CHECKED VEHICLE & NOTICED THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE. TOOK VEHICLE TO HAVE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED. MECHANIC CHECKED VEHICLE & NOTICED THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Visibility

THIS APPARENT DEFECT CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD FOR MYSELF AND FAMILY, AS IT RENDERED THE AUTOMOBILE UNMOVEABLE DURING A RAINSTORM AND LEFT US STRANDED. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE REPAIR MADE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE REPAIR BILL WAS $385.

Sep 17, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTION, BUT THE SWITCH IS MALFUNCTIONING. IT SOMETIMES WORKS AND SOMETIMES DOESN'T AND THE WIPERS WILL SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY ONCE I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TURN THEM ON. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHILE I AM DRIVING AS VISIBILITY BEC

Sep 17, 1999 Visibility

I JUST READ ON CNN.COM THAT 1993 FORD TAURUS'S WERE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR BEING PRONE TO INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THAT WE HAVE HAD EXACTLY THAT PROBLEM WITH OUR 1993 TAURUS. SO YOU CAN ADD OUR CASE TO YOUR TABULATION. THANK YOU.

Sep 15, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE NOISE AFTER RECALL REPAIR (98V094000 / 98I002000). HOWEVER, THERE WERE OTHER COMPLAINTS OF FAILURE PRIOR TO THE SAME RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER CANNOT FIX PROBLEM. *YC

Sep 15, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE NOISE AFTER RECALL REPAIR (98V094000 / 98I002000). HOWEVER, THERE WERE OTHER COMPLAINTS OF FAILURE PRIOR TO THE SAME RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER CANNOT FIX PROBLEM. *YC

Sep 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BUSTED WHILE PUTTING ON THE VEHICLE.WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE CAR WAS DRIVING OFF BALANCE. *AK

Sep 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BUSTED WHILE PUTTING ON THE VEHICLE.WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE CAR WAS DRIVING OFF BALANCE. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Structure

WHEN DRIVING ON GRAVEL ROAD, A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST WOULD ENTER VEHICLE WITH WINDOWS UP. WOULD GET INTO THE VENTILATION & ON EVERYTHING INSIDE. DEALER CAN NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Sep 9, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE, CAUSING POOR DRIVER VISIBILITY, CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Structure

WHEN DRIVING ON GRAVEL ROAD, A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST WOULD ENTER VEHICLE WITH WINDOWS UP. WOULD GET INTO THE VENTILATION & ON EVERYTHING INSIDE. DEALER CAN NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Sep 9, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE, CAUSING POOR DRIVER VISIBILITY, CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPETINE BELT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED FOR NO REASON. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES. BEEN TO DEALER & PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. INFORMED COMPUTER CHIP OR FUEL PUMP AT FAULT & HAD MALFUNCTIONED. QUOTED PRICE FOR FUEL PUMP. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WAS DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED FOR NO REASON. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES. BEEN TO DEALER & PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. INFORMED COMPUTER CHIP OR FUEL PUMP AT FAULT & HAD MALFUNCTIONED. QUOTED PRICE FOR FUEL PUMP. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

WAS DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED FOR NO REASON. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES. BEEN TO DEALER & PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. INFORMED COMPUTER CHIP OR FUEL PUMP AT FAULT & HAD MALFUNCTIONED. QUOTED PRICE FOR FUEL PUMP. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPETINE BELT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED FOR NO REASON. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES. BEEN TO DEALER & PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. INFORMED COMPUTER CHIP OR FUEL PUMP AT FAULT & HAD MALFUNCTIONED. QUOTED PRICE FOR FUEL PUMP. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WAS DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED FOR NO REASON. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES. BEEN TO DEALER & PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. INFORMED COMPUTER CHIP OR FUEL PUMP AT FAULT & HAD MALFUNCTIONED. QUOTED PRICE FOR FUEL PUMP. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

WAS DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED FOR NO REASON. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES. BEEN TO DEALER & PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. INFORMED COMPUTER CHIP OR FUEL PUMP AT FAULT & HAD MALFUNCTIONED. QUOTED PRICE FOR FUEL PUMP. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE'S GEAR IS PUT INTO DRIVE THE VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD AS IF THE REAR END IS LIFTING UP. DLR HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD OPERATE WHILE IN A OFF MODE POSITION. WIPER / WASHER WOULD COME ON AT WILL. DEALER NOTIFED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE, BUT NO CORRECTION TO THE PROBLEM CAN BE MADE AT THIS TIME. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Exterior Lighting

I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED HEADLIGHT FAILURE DUE TO A SWITCH PROBLEM. I DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS A RECALL, ID NUMBER: 98V009000, BUT IT DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE, MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST 1992. THAT RECALL INVOLVES A CIRCUIT BREAKER. I THINK THIS RECALL ON THE CIRUCIT BREAKER IS MASKING ANOTHER PROBLEM,...

Sep 7, 1999 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE'S GEAR IS PUT INTO DRIVE THE VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD AS IF THE REAR END IS LIFTING UP. DLR HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD OPERATE WHILE IN A OFF MODE POSITION. WIPER / WASHER WOULD COME ON AT WILL. DEALER NOTIFED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE, BUT NO CORRECTION TO THE PROBLEM CAN BE MADE AT THIS TIME. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Exterior Lighting

I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED HEADLIGHT FAILURE DUE TO A SWITCH PROBLEM. I DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS A RECALL, ID NUMBER: 98V009000, BUT IT DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE, MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST 1992. THAT RECALL INVOLVES A CIRCUIT BREAKER. I THINK THIS RECALL ON THE CIRUCIT BREAKER IS MASKING ANOTHER PROBLEM,...

Sep 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, IT BACK FIRED / IT WILL NOT START AT ALL. AFTER DIAGNOSTICS WAS DONE, ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS FOUND TO BE BLOWN. ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS BEING REPLACED. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, IT BACK FIRED / IT WILL NOT START AT ALL. AFTER DIAGNOSTICS WAS DONE, ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS FOUND TO BE BLOWN. ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS BEING REPLACED. *AK

Aug 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Aug 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Aug 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Aug 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Aug 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER DUE TO OVERHEATING. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD BE INDICATING HOT (OVERHEATING). MECHANIC RULED OUT HEAD GASKETS, BUT DID REPAIR SOMETHING ELSE. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. FINALLY IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CRACKED HEAD GASKET. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED DURING THIS T...

Aug 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER DUE TO OVERHEATING. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD BE INDICATING HOT (OVERHEATING). MECHANIC RULED OUT HEAD GASKETS, BUT DID REPAIR SOMETHING ELSE. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. FINALLY IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CRACKED HEAD GASKET. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED DURING THIS T...

Aug 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE DIES OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO VEHICLE JERKS. *AK *YC

Aug 25, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE DIES OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO VEHICLE JERKS. *AK *YC

Aug 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNTS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER DUE TO OVERHEATING. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD BE INDICATING HOT (OVERHEATING). MECHANIC RULED OUT HEAD GASKETS, BUT DID REPAIR SOMETHING ELSE. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. FINALLY IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CRACKED HEAD GASKET. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED DURING THIS T...

Aug 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER DUE TO OVERHEATING. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD BE INDICATING HOT (OVERHEATING). MECHANIC RULED OUT HEAD GASKETS, BUT DID REPAIR SOMETHING ELSE. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. FINALLY IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CRACKED HEAD GASKET. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED DURING THIS T...

Aug 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE DIES OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO VEHICLE JERKS. *AK *YC

Aug 25, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE DIES OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO VEHICLE JERKS. *AK *YC

Aug 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNTS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Power Train

AT A SPEED OF 25-65 MPH THE CAR BEGINS TO JUMP AND JERK WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE GEAR ONCE SETTLED INTO GEARS THE PROBLEM STOPS.DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE BELT PARKWAY IN SLOW SPEEDS, TRANSMISSION ACTED NORMAL. AS I INCREASED SPEED, I FELT MY OVERDRIVE GEAR DROP OFF. DIAGNOSIS-FAILED DIFFERENTIAL GEAR(AND NEW TRANNY). BOUGHT CAR WITH BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED. 5 MONTHS LATER--STILL WAITING....

Aug 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET, RADIATOR AND INTAKE GASKET FAILED CAUSING LEAKING, COMPLETE VALVE JOB COMPLETED ALSO. MJS

Aug 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET, RADIATOR AND INTAKE GASKET FAILED CAUSING LEAKING, COMPLETE VALVE JOB COMPLETED ALSO. MJS

Aug 24, 1999 Power Train

AT A SPEED OF 25-65 MPH THE CAR BEGINS TO JUMP AND JERK WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE GEAR ONCE SETTLED INTO GEARS THE PROBLEM STOPS.DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE BELT PARKWAY IN SLOW SPEEDS, TRANSMISSION ACTED NORMAL. AS I INCREASED SPEED, I FELT MY OVERDRIVE GEAR DROP OFF. DIAGNOSIS-FAILED DIFFERENTIAL GEAR(AND NEW TRANNY). BOUGHT CAR WITH BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED. 5 MONTHS LATER--STILL WAITING....

Aug 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET, RADIATOR AND INTAKE GASKET FAILED CAUSING LEAKING, COMPLETE VALVE JOB COMPLETED ALSO. MJS

Aug 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET, RADIATOR AND INTAKE GASKET FAILED CAUSING LEAKING, COMPLETE VALVE JOB COMPLETED ALSO. MJS

Aug 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY

Aug 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY

Aug 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE IS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. DEALER HAS REPLACED THEM TWICE. *YC WHEN THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE IN JULY, THE MOTOR FLEW UP AND BENT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD AND CRACK...

Aug 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE IS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. DEALER HAS REPLACED THEM TWICE. *YC WHEN THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE IN JULY, THE MOTOR FLEW UP AND BENT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD AND CRACK...

Aug 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

INITIAL FAILURE OF MOTOR MOUNT WAS IN THE FALL OF 1998 . THE MOUNT FAILED AGAIN IN JULY OF 1999. THE SAME PART HAS FAILED AGAIN AS OF AUGUST 18,1999. THIS IS 3 FAILURES OF THE MOTOR MOUNTS IN 10 MONTHS. THE MECHANICS WHO HAVE DONE THE REPAIR WORK HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WIITH T...

Aug 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

INITIAL FAILURE OF MOTOR MOUNT WAS IN THE FALL OF 1998 . THE MOUNT FAILED AGAIN IN JULY OF 1999. THE SAME PART HAS FAILED AGAIN AS OF AUGUST 18,1999. THIS IS 3 FAILURES OF THE MOTOR MOUNTS IN 10 MONTHS. THE MECHANICS WHO HAVE DONE THE REPAIR WORK HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WIITH T...

Aug 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AT TRAFFIC SPEED OF 65 MPH. HAVE HAD 3 OTHER INCIDENTS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THREE DEALERS THUS FAR AND NO ONE WILL FIX THE CAR. I TOLD THE DEALERS THAT THE CAR ONLY STALLS AFTER TRAVELING APPROX 75 TO 100 MILES. NO DEALER HAS BEEN WILLING TO DRIVE THE CAR ...

Aug 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AT TRAFFIC SPEED OF 65 MPH. HAVE HAD 3 OTHER INCIDENTS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THREE DEALERS THUS FAR AND NO ONE WILL FIX THE CAR. I TOLD THE DEALERS THAT THE CAR ONLY STALLS AFTER TRAVELING APPROX 75 TO 100 MILES. NO DEALER HAS BEEN WILLING TO DRIVE THE CAR ...

Aug 16, 1999 Visibility

SPEED CONTROL WILL DISENGAGE ON IT'S OWN OR WILL NOT ENGAGE AT ALL, AT ANY NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED. WINDSHIELD WIPER, INTERMITTENT CONTROL FAILS TO WORK AT MOST SETTINGS AND WILL USUALLY ONLY WORK AT HIGHEST INTERMITTENT SETTING. SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT WORK ON ANY SETTING, INCLUDING LOW SPEED OR HIGH ...

Aug 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED CONTROL WILL DISENGAGE ON IT'S OWN OR WILL NOT ENGAGE AT ALL, AT ANY NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED. WINDSHIELD WIPER, INTERMITTENT CONTROL FAILS TO WORK AT MOST SETTINGS AND WILL USUALLY ONLY WORK AT HIGHEST INTERMITTENT SETTING. SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT WORK ON ANY SETTING, INCLUDING LOW SPEED OR HIGH ...

Aug 16, 1999 Electrical System

SINCE OCTOBER 1995 MY TAURUS HAS IRREGULAR FUNCTION OF THE FUEL AND/OR IGNITION SYSTEMS WHICH CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, USUALLY DURING HOT WEATHER. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE JUST STOPS. OF COURSE, I LOSE THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN ...

Aug 16, 1999 Visibility

SPEED CONTROL WILL DISENGAGE ON IT'S OWN OR WILL NOT ENGAGE AT ALL, AT ANY NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED. WINDSHIELD WIPER, INTERMITTENT CONTROL FAILS TO WORK AT MOST SETTINGS AND WILL USUALLY ONLY WORK AT HIGHEST INTERMITTENT SETTING. SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT WORK ON ANY SETTING, INCLUDING LOW SPEED OR HIGH ...

Aug 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED CONTROL WILL DISENGAGE ON IT'S OWN OR WILL NOT ENGAGE AT ALL, AT ANY NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED. WINDSHIELD WIPER, INTERMITTENT CONTROL FAILS TO WORK AT MOST SETTINGS AND WILL USUALLY ONLY WORK AT HIGHEST INTERMITTENT SETTING. SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT WORK ON ANY SETTING, INCLUDING LOW SPEED OR HIGH ...

Aug 16, 1999 Electrical System

SINCE OCTOBER 1995 MY TAURUS HAS IRREGULAR FUNCTION OF THE FUEL AND/OR IGNITION SYSTEMS WHICH CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, USUALLY DURING HOT WEATHER. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE JUST STOPS. OF COURSE, I LOSE THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN ...

Aug 12, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO NOTICE, HOWEVER ONLY PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH COMPLETED. (98V-009) MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE STALLING. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Electrical System

CRUISE CONTROL AND RADIO STATIC DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF SWITCH CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUED TO FAIL. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL AND RADIO STATIC DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF SWITCH CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUED TO FAIL. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HESITATION AND STALLING CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY AIR SENSOR DID NOT RECTIFY ENGINE PROBLEMS. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HESITATION AND STALLING CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY AIR SENSOR DID NOT RECTIFY ENGINE PROBLEMS. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HESITATION AND STALLING CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY AIR SENSOR DID NOT RECTIFY ENGINE PROBLEMS. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HESITATION AND STALLING CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY AIR SENSOR DID NOT RECTIFY ENGINE PROBLEMS. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO NOTICE, HOWEVER ONLY PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH COMPLETED. (98V-009) MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE STALLING. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Electrical System

CRUISE CONTROL AND RADIO STATIC DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF SWITCH CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUED TO FAIL. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL AND RADIO STATIC DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF SWITCH CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUED TO FAIL. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HESITATION AND STALLING CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY AIR SENSOR DID NOT RECTIFY ENGINE PROBLEMS. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HESITATION AND STALLING CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY AIR SENSOR DID NOT RECTIFY ENGINE PROBLEMS. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HESITATION AND STALLING CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY AIR SENSOR DID NOT RECTIFY ENGINE PROBLEMS. MJS

Aug 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HESITATION AND STALLING CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY AIR SENSOR DID NOT RECTIFY ENGINE PROBLEMS. MJS

Aug 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN CAUSING FAILURE. THE STATE INSPECTOR NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN THE BRAKES WERE TESTED. ENGINE WAS HITTING AGAINST THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. HAD NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR AS PART OF A RECALL ON THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTS. *ML

Aug 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN CAUSING FAILURE. THE STATE INSPECTOR NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN THE BRAKES WERE TESTED. ENGINE WAS HITTING AGAINST THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. HAD NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR AS PART OF A RECALL ON THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTS. *ML

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT ON CONSUMER HAD EGR SENSOR AND MAP SENSOR REPLACED TO TRY TO FIX PROBLEM, HOWEVER LIGHT STILL ILLUMINATES. NLM

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES FROM MEDIUM TO HIGH TEMPERATURE, THERMOSTAT REPLACED BUT GAUGE CONTINUES TO FLUCTUATE. NLM

Aug 10, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING FAILED. NLM

Aug 10, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVEN OVER 60 MPH. NLM

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT ON CONSUMER HAD EGR SENSOR AND MAP SENSOR REPLACED TO TRY TO FIX PROBLEM, HOWEVER LIGHT STILL ILLUMINATES. NLM

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES FROM MEDIUM TO HIGH TEMPERATURE, THERMOSTAT REPLACED BUT GAUGE CONTINUES TO FLUCTUATE. NLM

Aug 10, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING FAILED. NLM

Aug 10, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVEN OVER 60 MPH. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE WOULD SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. TOOK TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC DID NOT CHECK FOR CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE FAILED. YH

Aug 9, 1999 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE WOULD SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. TOOK TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC DID NOT CHECK FOR CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE FAILED. YH

Aug 3, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER JAMMED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING STARTED. NLM

Aug 3, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG PIN CONNECTORS CORRODED CAUSING POTENTIAL SHORT RESULTING IN AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING AFTER ENGINE START UP. NLM

Aug 3, 1999 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED CAUSING DOOR LOCK TO BE INOPERATIVE. NLM

Aug 3, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER JAMMED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING STARTED. NLM

Aug 3, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG PIN CONNECTORS CORRODED CAUSING POTENTIAL SHORT RESULTING IN AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING AFTER ENGINE START UP. NLM

Aug 3, 1999 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED CAUSING DOOR LOCK TO BE INOPERATIVE. NLM

Aug 2, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WENT OUT AND LEAKED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT REPAIR SHOP EIGHT TIMES, BUT DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Power Train

THE FIRST TIME IT WENT OUT, I GOT IT FIXED FOR ABOUT$2000. THEN THE DAY I PICKED IT UP, I GOT ABOUT 70 MILES FROM THE SHOP AND IT STARTED DOING THE SAME THING. I CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND IT WAS TOTALLY DRY. APPARENTLY WHOEVER BUILT THE TRANSMISSION--BRAND NEW--FORD, I GUESS, DIDN'T SEAL T...

Aug 2, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WENT OUT AND LEAKED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT REPAIR SHOP EIGHT TIMES, BUT DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Power Train

THE FIRST TIME IT WENT OUT, I GOT IT FIXED FOR ABOUT$2000. THEN THE DAY I PICKED IT UP, I GOT ABOUT 70 MILES FROM THE SHOP AND IT STARTED DOING THE SAME THING. I CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND IT WAS TOTALLY DRY. APPARENTLY WHOEVER BUILT THE TRANSMISSION--BRAND NEW--FORD, I GUESS, DIDN'T SEAL T...

Aug 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION -- THE CAR HAD A CRACK IN THE ALUMINUM PISTON. THE CAR WOULD REV WHEN TRYING TO MOVE AFTER STOPPING AT A LIGHT, ETC. IT APPEARED IT SHIFTED INTO NUETRAL WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS ACCOUNT OF THIS SAME PROBLEM ALL OVER THE INTERNET. I READ THERE WAS A RECALL IN...

Aug 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION -- THE CAR HAD A CRACK IN THE ALUMINUM PISTON. THE CAR WOULD REV WHEN TRYING TO MOVE AFTER STOPPING AT A LIGHT, ETC. IT APPEARED IT SHIFTED INTO NUETRAL WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS ACCOUNT OF THIS SAME PROBLEM ALL OVER THE INTERNET. I READ THERE WAS A RECALL IN...

Jul 30, 1999 Electrical System

HAD TURNED IGNITION SWITCH OFF & VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUTDOWN OR TURN OFF. CAN REMOVE KEY & THE SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Electrical System

HAD TURNED IGNITION SWITCH OFF & VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUTDOWN OR TURN OFF. CAN REMOVE KEY & THE SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHIFT AND RISE WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKET CAN ALLOW ENGINE COOLANT TO GET INSIDE THE INNER ENGINE.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Suspension

RECALL DENIED (98V-094) BY DEALERSHIP. MJS

Jul 29, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO NOTICE, REPAIRS COMPLETED BY DEALERSHIP WITH ADDITIONAL REPAIRS OF THE MOTOR MOUNTS, WHICH WAS NOT NECESSARY (98V-323). MJS

Jul 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHIFT AND RISE WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKET CAN ALLOW ENGINE COOLANT TO GET INSIDE THE INNER ENGINE.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Suspension

RECALL DENIED (98V-094) BY DEALERSHIP. MJS

Jul 29, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO NOTICE, REPAIRS COMPLETED BY DEALERSHIP WITH ADDITIONAL REPAIRS OF THE MOTOR MOUNTS, WHICH WAS NOT NECESSARY (98V-323). MJS

Jul 26, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HYDRAULICS FAILED. YH

Jul 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V-009). MJS

Jul 26, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HYDRAULICS FAILED. YH

Jul 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V-009). MJS

Jul 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS RUNNING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS RUNNING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Power Train

REAR SEAL LEAKED OIL REQUIRING REPLACEMENT .*AK

Jul 22, 1999 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROW KEEPS FALLING OFF - METAL GLUED TO GLASS DOES NOT HOLD. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 14K MIL DRIVE STEERING GEAR BROKE INTO PIECES AND TRAVELLED THROUGH THE ENGINE; OIL PUMP REQUIRED REPLACEMENT IN ADDITION TO THE GEAR REPLACEMENT; NO REASON FOR FAILURE ID BY DEALER

Jul 22, 1999 Steering

AT 14K MIL DRIVE STEERING GEAR BROKE INTO PIECES AND TRAVELLED THROUGH THE ENGINE; OIL PUMP REQUIRED REPLACEMENT IN ADDITION TO THE GEAR REPLACEMENT; NO REASON FOR FAILURE ID BY DEALER

Jul 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

GUAGES DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY; INTERIOR LIGHT STAYED ON; REAR DOOR SLIPPED OF THE HINGES, ALLOWING WATER INTO THE CAR

Jul 22, 1999 Structure

GUAGES DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY; INTERIOR LIGHT STAYED ON; REAR DOOR SLIPPED OF THE HINGES, ALLOWING WATER INTO THE CAR

Jul 22, 1999 Interior Lighting

GUAGES DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY; INTERIOR LIGHT STAYED ON; REAR DOOR SLIPPED OF THE HINGES, ALLOWING WATER INTO THE CAR

Jul 22, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED- REPLACED ALTERNATOR WAS A REMANUFACTURED PART BUT NOT INFORMED BY DEALER AND CHARGED AS NEW. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Power Train

DIFFICULTY TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE FROM PARK WHEN CAR IS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Suspension

NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION WHILE TURNING MOSTLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Power Train

REAR SEAL LEAKED OIL REQUIRING REPLACEMENT .*AK

Jul 22, 1999 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROW KEEPS FALLING OFF - METAL GLUED TO GLASS DOES NOT HOLD. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 14K MIL DRIVE STEERING GEAR BROKE INTO PIECES AND TRAVELLED THROUGH THE ENGINE; OIL PUMP REQUIRED REPLACEMENT IN ADDITION TO THE GEAR REPLACEMENT; NO REASON FOR FAILURE ID BY DEALER

Jul 22, 1999 Steering

AT 14K MIL DRIVE STEERING GEAR BROKE INTO PIECES AND TRAVELLED THROUGH THE ENGINE; OIL PUMP REQUIRED REPLACEMENT IN ADDITION TO THE GEAR REPLACEMENT; NO REASON FOR FAILURE ID BY DEALER

Jul 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

GUAGES DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY; INTERIOR LIGHT STAYED ON; REAR DOOR SLIPPED OF THE HINGES, ALLOWING WATER INTO THE CAR

Jul 22, 1999 Structure

GUAGES DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY; INTERIOR LIGHT STAYED ON; REAR DOOR SLIPPED OF THE HINGES, ALLOWING WATER INTO THE CAR

Jul 22, 1999 Interior Lighting

GUAGES DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY; INTERIOR LIGHT STAYED ON; REAR DOOR SLIPPED OF THE HINGES, ALLOWING WATER INTO THE CAR

Jul 22, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED- REPLACED ALTERNATOR WAS A REMANUFACTURED PART BUT NOT INFORMED BY DEALER AND CHARGED AS NEW. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Power Train

DIFFICULTY TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE FROM PARK WHEN CAR IS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Suspension

NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION WHILE TURNING MOSTLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

GOING DOWNHILL VEHICLE INCREASED SPEED EVEN WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET ON A SPECIFIC SPEED. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL RECALL, AND IT IS NOT A PROBLEM. RECALL 97V-025000. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

GOING DOWNHILL VEHICLE INCREASED SPEED EVEN WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET ON A SPECIFIC SPEED. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL RECALL, AND IT IS NOT A PROBLEM. RECALL 97V-025000. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ENGINE WAS JERKING AND VEHICLE ISN'T IDLING. THERE WAS SOME VIRBATION WITHIN THE VEHICLE DUE TO MOTOR MOUNTS MALFUNCTIONING. MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED. MJS

Jul 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSORS FAILED. MJS

Jul 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS DECAYED. MJS

Jul 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ENGINE WAS JERKING AND VEHICLE ISN'T IDLING. THERE WAS SOME VIRBATION WITHIN THE VEHICLE DUE TO MOTOR MOUNTS MALFUNCTIONING. MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED. MJS

Jul 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSORS FAILED. MJS

Jul 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS DECAYED. MJS

Jul 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SOMETIMES AFTER APPLYING BRAKES, THEY DON'T RELEASE. DRIVER HAS TO LIFT BRAKE PEDAL UP WITH FOOT BEFORE BRAKES WILL RELEASE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. BUT, PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE AND DEALER IS CHARGING $500 TO REPAIR. *AK

Jul 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SOMETIMES AFTER APPLYING BRAKES, THEY DON'T RELEASE. DRIVER HAS TO LIFT BRAKE PEDAL UP WITH FOOT BEFORE BRAKES WILL RELEASE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. BUT, PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE AND DEALER IS CHARGING $500 TO REPAIR. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND SHIFTING GEARS, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND SHIFTING GEARS, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION JUMPS DOWN INTO SECOND GEAR AND JERKS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION JUMPS DOWN INTO SECOND GEAR AND JERKS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS AT A STOP OR IDLING, IT WOULD SHUT DOWN. WOULD NOT HAPPEN WHEN MOVING. HAD OIL FILTER & FUEL INJECTORS CLEANED. SERVICE MANAGER HAD TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE TRYING TO DIAGNOSE IT. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND MOTOR MOUNTS, DEALER DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STUCK IN RAISED POSITION FOR THE LAST 40000 MILES. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED TWICE, DRAGGING REAR BRAKES, REPLACED ONCE, ACTIVE AGAIN. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND MOTOR MOUNTS, DEALER DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STUCK IN RAISED POSITION FOR THE LAST 40000 MILES. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED TWICE, DRAGGING REAR BRAKES, REPLACED ONCE, ACTIVE AGAIN. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Visibility

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND MOTOR MOUNTS, DEALER DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STUCK IN RAISED POSITION FOR THE LAST 40000 MILES. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED TWICE, DRAGGING REAR BRAKES, REPLACED ONCE, ACTIVE AGAIN. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Steering

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND MOTOR MOUNTS, DEALER DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STUCK IN RAISED POSITION FOR THE LAST 40000 MILES. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED TWICE, DRAGGING REAR BRAKES, REPLACED ONCE, ACTIVE AGAIN. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Unknown Or Other

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND MOTOR MOUNTS, DEALER DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STUCK IN RAISED POSITION FOR THE LAST 40000 MILES. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED TWICE, DRAGGING REAR BRAKES, REPLACED ONCE, ACTIVE AGAIN. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS AT A STOP OR IDLING, IT WOULD SHUT DOWN. WOULD NOT HAPPEN WHEN MOVING. HAD OIL FILTER & FUEL INJECTORS CLEANED. SERVICE MANAGER HAD TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE TRYING TO DIAGNOSE IT. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND MOTOR MOUNTS, DEALER DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STUCK IN RAISED POSITION FOR THE LAST 40000 MILES. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED TWICE, DRAGGING REAR BRAKES, REPLACED ONCE, ACTIVE AGAIN. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND MOTOR MOUNTS, DEALER DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STUCK IN RAISED POSITION FOR THE LAST 40000 MILES. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED TWICE, DRAGGING REAR BRAKES, REPLACED ONCE, ACTIVE AGAIN. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Visibility

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND MOTOR MOUNTS, DEALER DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STUCK IN RAISED POSITION FOR THE LAST 40000 MILES. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED TWICE, DRAGGING REAR BRAKES, REPLACED ONCE, ACTIVE AGAIN. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Steering

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND MOTOR MOUNTS, DEALER DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STUCK IN RAISED POSITION FOR THE LAST 40000 MILES. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED TWICE, DRAGGING REAR BRAKES, REPLACED ONCE, ACTIVE AGAIN. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Unknown Or Other

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND MOTOR MOUNTS, DEALER DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STUCK IN RAISED POSITION FOR THE LAST 40000 MILES. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED TWICE, DRAGGING REAR BRAKES, REPLACED ONCE, ACTIVE AGAIN. *AK

Jul 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HELP!! FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE FAILED HEAD GASKETS, WHICH COST ME A LITTLE OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPLACE. THEY CLAIM MY 5 YEAR WARRANTY IS UP AND THAT'S THAT. ACCORDING TO MUCH RESEARCH THAT I HAVE DONE, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON SEVERAL FORD MODELS WITH 3....

Jul 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HELP!! FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE FAILED HEAD GASKETS, WHICH COST ME A LITTLE OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPLACE. THEY CLAIM MY 5 YEAR WARRANTY IS UP AND THAT'S THAT. ACCORDING TO MUCH RESEARCH THAT I HAVE DONE, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON SEVERAL FORD MODELS WITH 3....

Jul 8, 1999 Electrical System

CAR WILL START AND RUN, BUT NO OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WILL OPERATE. KEY WILL COME OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH WHILE CAR IS STILL RUNNING.

Jul 8, 1999 Electrical System

CAR WILL START AND RUN, BUT NO OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WILL OPERATE. KEY WILL COME OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH WHILE CAR IS STILL RUNNING.

Jul 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS CANNOT WITHSTAND SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AND IF SO, THEY WILL BREAK, ALLOWING MOTOR TO TILT AND HIT THE FIREWALL. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED CONTROL REPAIRED. MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Suspension

SPRING BROKEN/CORROSION PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, DAMAGED STRUTS AND ALIGNMENT DUE TO FAILURE. (98I-002). MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK REPAIRED, HOWEVER VEHICLE DEVELOPED OIL LEAK AND IS STILL EXPERIENCING LEAKAGE FROM ENGINE. MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND TRANAXLE MOUNTS REPLACED. MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Structure

ENGINE AND TRANAXLE MOUNTS REPLACED. MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKS UP ON OCCASION. MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED (98V-323) DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS CANNOT WITHSTAND SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AND IF SO, THEY WILL BREAK, ALLOWING MOTOR TO TILT AND HIT THE FIREWALL. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED CONTROL REPAIRED. MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Suspension

SPRING BROKEN/CORROSION PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, DAMAGED STRUTS AND ALIGNMENT DUE TO FAILURE. (98I-002). MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK REPAIRED, HOWEVER VEHICLE DEVELOPED OIL LEAK AND IS STILL EXPERIENCING LEAKAGE FROM ENGINE. MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND TRANAXLE MOUNTS REPLACED. MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Structure

ENGINE AND TRANAXLE MOUNTS REPLACED. MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKS UP ON OCCASION. MJS

Jul 6, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED (98V-323) DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. MJS

Jul 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKETS ON THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO NO HEAT OVER A MONTH & HALF AGO. TWO (2) WEEKS AFTER REPLACEMENT HAVE NO OIL IN LOWER HALF OF ENGINE, WHICH HAD LOWER THE PRESSURE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE NEW HEAD GASKETS. THERE IS A TSB BUT NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Jul 2, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK AT HIGHEST WIPER SPEED SETTING. THEY SKIP, DRAG AND JAM WHEN WORKING AT LOWER SPEED SETTINGS. WE HAVE A 1993 TAURUS, VIN [XXX], AND IT SUFFERS FROM SIMILAR PROBLEMS. A TINY SAMPLE, BUT LOOKS LIKE AN ENDEMICALLY WEAK COMPONENT UNMODIFIED OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS. AK INF...

Jul 2, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THIS IS THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN YOUR RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT 93V009000. THE PARTS DEPARTMENT AT MY DEALER, DAMEROW, KNEW OF THE RECALL AND SAID THAT THE DEALER SHOULD REPAIR THE PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGE. HOWEVER, WHEN I CONTACTED DAMEROW SERVICE, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM ON FORD'S OASIS REPORT AND...

Jul 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKETS ON THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO NO HEAT OVER A MONTH & HALF AGO. TWO (2) WEEKS AFTER REPLACEMENT HAVE NO OIL IN LOWER HALF OF ENGINE, WHICH HAD LOWER THE PRESSURE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE NEW HEAD GASKETS. THERE IS A TSB BUT NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Jul 2, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK AT HIGHEST WIPER SPEED SETTING. THEY SKIP, DRAG AND JAM WHEN WORKING AT LOWER SPEED SETTINGS. WE HAVE A 1993 TAURUS, VIN [XXX], AND IT SUFFERS FROM SIMILAR PROBLEMS. A TINY SAMPLE, BUT LOOKS LIKE AN ENDEMICALLY WEAK COMPONENT UNMODIFIED OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS. AK INF...

Jul 2, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THIS IS THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN YOUR RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT 93V009000. THE PARTS DEPARTMENT AT MY DEALER, DAMEROW, KNEW OF THE RECALL AND SAID THAT THE DEALER SHOULD REPAIR THE PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGE. HOWEVER, WHEN I CONTACTED DAMEROW SERVICE, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM ON FORD'S OASIS REPORT AND...

Jul 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS TRAVELING 50-55MPH WHEN SMOKE STARTED FILLING THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DRIVER COULD NOT SEE TO DRIVE. MANAGED TO PULL TO SIDE & CALLED AAA. TOW ARRIVED & DRIVER CHECKED UNDER HOOD. INFORMED OWNER THAT HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN OUT. *AK

Jul 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS TRAVELING 50-55MPH WHEN SMOKE STARTED FILLING THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DRIVER COULD NOT SEE TO DRIVE. MANAGED TO PULL TO SIDE & CALLED AAA. TOW ARRIVED & DRIVER CHECKED UNDER HOOD. INFORMED OWNER THAT HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN OUT. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLING DUE TO POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE THICK FILM IGNITION MODULE. MJS

Jun 28, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLING DUE TO POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE THICK FILM IGNITION MODULE. MJS

Jun 25, 1999 Electrical System Fire

POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH SHORT CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH(OFF). NLM

Jun 25, 1999 Electrical System Fire

POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH SHORT CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH(OFF). NLM

Jun 24, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 24, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Suspension

THE FRONT STRUTS GROWLED WHEN TURNING, REPAIRS WERE DONE. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT AT RANDOM ON HILLS, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AND A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER WAS INSTALLED, PROBLEM STILL EXIST. HOWEVER WHILE REBUILDING THE TRANSMISSION BOTH AIR CONDITIONER LINES WERE DAMAGED, A MOTOR MOUNT AND THE SUB-FRAME BUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Visibility

THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR REPLACED TWICE AND IT STILL TICKS AT LOW SPEED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED, REPAIRS WERE DONE, PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED WHICH WAS REPLACED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

A NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED DUE TO FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN NOISE. HOWEVER ON THREE OCCASIONS THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED AT 85,000 / THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED TWICE AT 77,000 MILES, ENGINE FAILURE STILL EXITS. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

A NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED DUE TO FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN NOISE. HOWEVER ON THREE OCCASIONS THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED AT 85,000 / THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED TWICE AT 77,000 MILES, ENGINE FAILURE STILL EXITS. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Equipment

POWER ANTENNA FAILED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTOR SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER REPAIRED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Suspension

THE FRONT STRUTS GROWLED WHEN TURNING, REPAIRS WERE DONE. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT AT RANDOM ON HILLS, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AND A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER WAS INSTALLED, PROBLEM STILL EXIST. HOWEVER WHILE REBUILDING THE TRANSMISSION BOTH AIR CONDITIONER LINES WERE DAMAGED, A MOTOR MOUNT AND THE SUB-FRAME BUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Visibility

THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR REPLACED TWICE AND IT STILL TICKS AT LOW SPEED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED, REPAIRS WERE DONE, PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED WHICH WAS REPLACED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

A NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED DUE TO FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN NOISE. HOWEVER ON THREE OCCASIONS THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED AT 85,000 / THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED TWICE AT 77,000 MILES, ENGINE FAILURE STILL EXITS. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

A NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED DUE TO FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN NOISE. HOWEVER ON THREE OCCASIONS THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED AT 85,000 / THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED TWICE AT 77,000 MILES, ENGINE FAILURE STILL EXITS. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Equipment

POWER ANTENNA FAILED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTOR SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER REPAIRED. *YC

Jun 18, 1999 Structure

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR BUMPER HAD FALLEN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT OR HAD BEEN HIT. BEEN TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED NOTHING CAN BE DONE. *AK

Jun 18, 1999 Structure

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR BUMPER HAD FALLEN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT OR HAD BEEN HIT. BEEN TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED NOTHING CAN BE DONE. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Electrical System

A PIN IN THE IGNITION CAME LOOSE. WHEN VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED, ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN. MECHANIC REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Air Bags

INTERMITTENTLY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL STAY ON . THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Electrical System

A PIN IN THE IGNITION CAME LOOSE. WHEN VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED, ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN. MECHANIC REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Air Bags

INTERMITTENTLY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL STAY ON . THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V32300 FORD/REAR SUBFRAME CORROSION; DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL. OWNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED DEALERSHIP IN MARCH AND MAY OF 1999. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V32300 FORD/REAR SUBFRAME CORROSION; DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL. OWNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED DEALERSHIP IN MARCH AND MAY OF 1999. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTANT WINDSHIELD WIPERS SOMETIMES STOP AND I HAVE TO MOVE THE SWITCH TO ANOTHER SETTING TO GET THEM WORKING AGAIN. ALSO, THE WIPERS SOMETIMES STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF WIPING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENT WIPERS SOMETIMES STOP, AND I HAVE TO MOVE THE SWITCH TO ANOTHER SETTING TO GET THEM WORKING AGAIN. ALSO, THE WIPERS SOMETIMES STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF WIPING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Power Train

WHEN INCREASING SPEED TO GET ON HIGHWAY, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SOMETIMES CAUSE THE FRONT END TO VIBRATE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THIS ALSO OCCURS ALOT ON INCLINES. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Power Train

WHEN INCREASING SPEED TO GET ON HIGHWAY, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SOMETIMES CAUSE THE FRONT END TO VIBRATE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THIS ALSO OCCURS ALOT ON INCLINES. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES TIME AFTER TIME . WE HAVE REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF AND REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE .WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES WORKED ON NUMEROUS TIMES NOW SOMETHING ELSE HAS BROKEN AND MY WIFE AND CHILD NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE BRAK...

Jun 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES TIME AFTER TIME . WE HAVE REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF AND REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE .WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES WORKED ON NUMEROUS TIMES NOW SOMETHING ELSE HAS BROKEN AND MY WIFE AND CHILD NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE BRAK...

Jun 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES TIME AFTER TIME . WE HAVE REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF AND REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE .WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES WORKED ON NUMEROUS TIMES NOW SOMETHING ELSE HAS BROKEN AND MY WIFE AND CHILD NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE BRAK...

Jun 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES TIME AFTER TIME . WE HAVE REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF AND REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE .WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES WORKED ON NUMEROUS TIMES NOW SOMETHING ELSE HAS BROKEN AND MY WIFE AND CHILD NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE BRAK...

Jun 13, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTANT WINDSHIELD WIPERS SOMETIMES STOP AND I HAVE TO MOVE THE SWITCH TO ANOTHER SETTING TO GET THEM WORKING AGAIN. ALSO, THE WIPERS SOMETIMES STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF WIPING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENT WIPERS SOMETIMES STOP, AND I HAVE TO MOVE THE SWITCH TO ANOTHER SETTING TO GET THEM WORKING AGAIN. ALSO, THE WIPERS SOMETIMES STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF WIPING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Power Train

WHEN INCREASING SPEED TO GET ON HIGHWAY, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SOMETIMES CAUSE THE FRONT END TO VIBRATE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THIS ALSO OCCURS ALOT ON INCLINES. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Power Train

WHEN INCREASING SPEED TO GET ON HIGHWAY, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SOMETIMES CAUSE THE FRONT END TO VIBRATE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THIS ALSO OCCURS ALOT ON INCLINES. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES TIME AFTER TIME . WE HAVE REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF AND REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE .WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES WORKED ON NUMEROUS TIMES NOW SOMETHING ELSE HAS BROKEN AND MY WIFE AND CHILD NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE BRAK...

Jun 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES TIME AFTER TIME . WE HAVE REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF AND REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE .WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES WORKED ON NUMEROUS TIMES NOW SOMETHING ELSE HAS BROKEN AND MY WIFE AND CHILD NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE BRAK...

Jun 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES TIME AFTER TIME . WE HAVE REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF AND REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE .WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES WORKED ON NUMEROUS TIMES NOW SOMETHING ELSE HAS BROKEN AND MY WIFE AND CHILD NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE BRAK...

Jun 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES TIME AFTER TIME . WE HAVE REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF AND REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE .WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES WORKED ON NUMEROUS TIMES NOW SOMETHING ELSE HAS BROKEN AND MY WIFE AND CHILD NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE BRAK...

Jun 8, 1999 Seat Belts

THE MIDDLE REAR LAP SEATBELT BUCKLE ASSEMLY DOES NOT LOCK IN THE SEATBELT PROPERLY WHICH WONT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DECELERATING ON INTERSTATE EXIT RAMP. THE CAUSE, AS DETERMINED BY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS THE FAILURE OF TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DECELERATING ON INTERSTATE EXIT RAMP. THE CAUSE, AS DETERMINED BY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS THE FAILURE OF TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED, BROKE AND PUNTCURED THE TIRE. THIS COMPONENT WAS RECALLED TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELD, HOWEVER CONSUMER NOT NOTIFIED. NLM (98V-094)

Jun 8, 1999 Seat Belts

THE MIDDLE REAR LAP SEATBELT BUCKLE ASSEMLY DOES NOT LOCK IN THE SEATBELT PROPERLY WHICH WONT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DECELERATING ON INTERSTATE EXIT RAMP. THE CAUSE, AS DETERMINED BY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS THE FAILURE OF TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DECELERATING ON INTERSTATE EXIT RAMP. THE CAUSE, AS DETERMINED BY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS THE FAILURE OF TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED, BROKE AND PUNTCURED THE TIRE. THIS COMPONENT WAS RECALLED TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELD, HOWEVER CONSUMER NOT NOTIFIED. NLM (98V-094)

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

BROKEN GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. NLM

Jun 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLE CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP AND AIR BYPASS DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS. MJS

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REBUILT ON TWO OCCASIONS. MJS

Jun 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED. MJS

Jun 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT AND BRACKET BROKE. MJS

Jun 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLE CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP AND AIR BYPASS DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS. MJS

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

BROKEN GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. NLM

Jun 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLE CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP AND AIR BYPASS DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS. MJS

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REBUILT ON TWO OCCASIONS. MJS

Jun 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED. MJS

Jun 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT AND BRACKET BROKE. MJS

Jun 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLE CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP AND AIR BYPASS DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Visibility

#PE 99 015; WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH BECAME DEFECTIVE, CAUSING THE WIPER TO COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY, AND WILL NOT RETURN BACK TO NORMAL POSITION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VISIBLITY. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE OF COOLANT. NLM

Jun 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT EGO SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

Jun 4, 1999 Suspension

AFTEWR RECALL REPAIR (98V-094) OF THE SHIELD, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE DUE TO SHIELD STRIKING A PIECE OF PLASTIC OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD SURFACE. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCK FAILED DUE TO PIN FALLING OUT OF UNIT. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Seats

POWER SEAT SWITCH FAILED CAUSING SEAT TO LOCK UP. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Seats

POWER SEAT CHAFED WIRE TO MOTOR ASSEMBLY TO SEAT AND DOOR LOCKS. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Visibility

#PE 99 015; WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH BECAME DEFECTIVE, CAUSING THE WIPER TO COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY, AND WILL NOT RETURN BACK TO NORMAL POSITION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VISIBLITY. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE OF COOLANT. NLM

Jun 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT EGO SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

Jun 4, 1999 Suspension

AFTEWR RECALL REPAIR (98V-094) OF THE SHIELD, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE DUE TO SHIELD STRIKING A PIECE OF PLASTIC OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD SURFACE. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCK FAILED DUE TO PIN FALLING OUT OF UNIT. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Seats

POWER SEAT SWITCH FAILED CAUSING SEAT TO LOCK UP. MJS

Jun 4, 1999 Seats

POWER SEAT CHAFED WIRE TO MOTOR ASSEMBLY TO SEAT AND DOOR LOCKS. MJS

Jun 2, 1999 Structure

THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, AND THE HINGES WOULD POKE A HOLE THROUGH THE MOLDING. THE HINGES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED ABOUT 8 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

REAR DISC BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE. NOTIFIED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER (FORD)

Jun 2, 1999 Structure

THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, AND THE HINGES WOULD POKE A HOLE THROUGH THE MOLDING. THE HINGES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED ABOUT 8 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

REAR DISC BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE. NOTIFIED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER (FORD)

May 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I DID MENTION TO MY SALESPERSON WITHIN 30-DAY WARRANTY MY CONCERNS RE: BRAKES, STEERING OF VEHICLE, ETC. BUT WAS TOLD ALL WAS WELL WITH THE VEHICLE. I'M STILL SKEPTICAL OF BRAKING AND STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTIES BUT IF YOU TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CONSTANTLY SAY NOTHING IS ...

May 30, 1999 Visibility

I DID MENTION TO MY SALESPERSON WITHIN 30-DAY WARRANTY MY CONCERNS RE: BRAKES, STEERING OF VEHICLE, ETC. BUT WAS TOLD ALL WAS WELL WITH THE VEHICLE. I'M STILL SKEPTICAL OF BRAKING AND STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTIES BUT IF YOU TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CONSTANTLY SAY NOTHING IS ...

May 30, 1999 Equipment

I DID MENTION TO MY SALESPERSON WITHIN 30-DAY WARRANTY MY CONCERNS RE: BRAKES, STEERING OF VEHICLE, ETC. BUT WAS TOLD ALL WAS WELL WITH THE VEHICLE. I'M STILL SKEPTICAL OF BRAKING AND STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTIES BUT IF YOU TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CONSTANTLY SAY NOTHING IS ...

May 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I DID MENTION TO MY SALESPERSON WITHIN 30-DAY WARRANTY MY CONCERNS RE: BRAKES, STEERING OF VEHICLE, ETC. BUT WAS TOLD ALL WAS WELL WITH THE VEHICLE. I'M STILL SKEPTICAL OF BRAKING AND STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTIES BUT IF YOU TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CONSTANTLY SAY NOTHING IS ...

May 30, 1999 Visibility

I DID MENTION TO MY SALESPERSON WITHIN 30-DAY WARRANTY MY CONCERNS RE: BRAKES, STEERING OF VEHICLE, ETC. BUT WAS TOLD ALL WAS WELL WITH THE VEHICLE. I'M STILL SKEPTICAL OF BRAKING AND STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTIES BUT IF YOU TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CONSTANTLY SAY NOTHING IS ...

May 30, 1999 Equipment

I DID MENTION TO MY SALESPERSON WITHIN 30-DAY WARRANTY MY CONCERNS RE: BRAKES, STEERING OF VEHICLE, ETC. BUT WAS TOLD ALL WAS WELL WITH THE VEHICLE. I'M STILL SKEPTICAL OF BRAKING AND STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTIES BUT IF YOU TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CONSTANTLY SAY NOTHING IS ...

May 28, 1999 Steering

AT 73,000 MILES THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE WATER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 73,000 MILES THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE WATER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE NOT COVERED UNDER ENGINE COOLING FAN RECALL DUE TO VIN, RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). NLM

May 28, 1999 Steering

AT 73,000 MILES THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE WATER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 73,000 MILES THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE WATER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE NOT COVERED UNDER ENGINE COOLING FAN RECALL DUE TO VIN, RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). NLM

May 27, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL JUMPS OUT. MJS

May 27, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL JUMPS OUT. MJS

May 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET ON ENGINE FAILING. RADIATOR COOLANT LEAKING INTO CYLINDER. ALSO LEAKING OUT OF TIMING BELT COVER. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH A FORD SERVICE BULLETIN FILED WITH NHTSA. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS DENIED MY VERBAL REQUEST TO REPLACE ENGINE AT FORD'S COST. *AK

May 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET ON ENGINE FAILING. RADIATOR COOLANT LEAKING INTO CYLINDER. ALSO LEAKING OUT OF TIMING BELT COVER. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH A FORD SERVICE BULLETIN FILED WITH NHTSA. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS DENIED MY VERBAL REQUEST TO REPLACE ENGINE AT FORD'S COST. *AK

May 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET ON ENGINE FAILING. RADIATOR COOLANT LEAKING INTO CYLINDER. ALSO LEAKING OUT OF TIMING BELT COVER. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH A FORD SERVICE BULLETIN FILED WITH NHTSA. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS DENIED MY VERBAL REQUEST TO REPLACE ENGINE AT FORD'S COST. *AK

May 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET ON ENGINE FAILING. RADIATOR COOLANT LEAKING INTO CYLINDER. ALSO LEAKING OUT OF TIMING BELT COVER. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH A FORD SERVICE BULLETIN FILED WITH NHTSA. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS DENIED MY VERBAL REQUEST TO REPLACE ENGINE AT FORD'S COST. *AK

May 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ACCELERATING TO MAKE RIGHT/LEFT TURNS, CAN FEEL SOMETHING SHIFTING IN THE ENGINE. HAVETAKEN TO MECHANIC & MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED REPLACING. VEHICLE NOT UNDER RECALL. THE SERVICE BULLETIN 92M77 HAD EXPIRED. *AK

May 24, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS ACTING FUNNY. DID NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY INTO ANOTHER GEAR. TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR OIL CHANGE. IN THE PROCESS OF CHANING OIL, SOME METAL SHAVINGS & OTHER METAL PIECES WERE FOUND IN THE OIL PAN. TRANSMISSION WAS NOT REPAIRED. *AK

May 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION WAS ACTING FUNNY. DID NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY INTO ANOTHER GEAR. TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR OIL CHANGE. IN THE PROCESS OF CHANING OIL, SOME METAL SHAVINGS & OTHER METAL PIECES WERE FOUND IN THE OIL PAN. TRANSMISSION WAS NOT REPAIRED. *AK

May 24, 1999 Suspension

KEY GETS STUCK IN SWITCH AND SWITCH MOVES WITHOUT KEY. OIL LEAK COMING FROM HEAD AREA . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AT 65 MPH THEN GOES OUT WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO 55 MPH. FRONT END SEEMS LOOSE WHEN YOU HIT SMALL HOLES IN ROADWAY. *AK

May 24, 1999 Electrical System

KEY GETS STUCK IN SWITCH AND SWITCH MOVES WITHOUT KEY. OIL LEAK COMING FROM HEAD AREA . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AT 65 MPH THEN GOES OUT WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO 55 MPH. FRONT END SEEMS LOOSE WHEN YOU HIT SMALL HOLES IN ROADWAY. *AK

May 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

KEY GETS STUCK IN SWITCH AND SWITCH MOVES WITHOUT KEY. OIL LEAK COMING FROM HEAD AREA . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AT 65 MPH THEN GOES OUT WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO 55 MPH. FRONT END SEEMS LOOSE WHEN YOU HIT SMALL HOLES IN ROADWAY. *AK

May 24, 1999 Unknown Or Other

KEY GETS STUCK IN SWITCH AND SWITCH MOVES WITHOUT KEY. OIL LEAK COMING FROM HEAD AREA . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AT 65 MPH THEN GOES OUT WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO 55 MPH. FRONT END SEEMS LOOSE WHEN YOU HIT SMALL HOLES IN ROADWAY. *AK

May 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ACCELERATING TO MAKE RIGHT/LEFT TURNS, CAN FEEL SOMETHING SHIFTING IN THE ENGINE. HAVETAKEN TO MECHANIC & MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED REPLACING. VEHICLE NOT UNDER RECALL. THE SERVICE BULLETIN 92M77 HAD EXPIRED. *AK

May 24, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS ACTING FUNNY. DID NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY INTO ANOTHER GEAR. TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR OIL CHANGE. IN THE PROCESS OF CHANING OIL, SOME METAL SHAVINGS & OTHER METAL PIECES WERE FOUND IN THE OIL PAN. TRANSMISSION WAS NOT REPAIRED. *AK

May 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION WAS ACTING FUNNY. DID NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY INTO ANOTHER GEAR. TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR OIL CHANGE. IN THE PROCESS OF CHANING OIL, SOME METAL SHAVINGS & OTHER METAL PIECES WERE FOUND IN THE OIL PAN. TRANSMISSION WAS NOT REPAIRED. *AK

May 24, 1999 Suspension

KEY GETS STUCK IN SWITCH AND SWITCH MOVES WITHOUT KEY. OIL LEAK COMING FROM HEAD AREA . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AT 65 MPH THEN GOES OUT WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO 55 MPH. FRONT END SEEMS LOOSE WHEN YOU HIT SMALL HOLES IN ROADWAY. *AK

May 24, 1999 Electrical System

KEY GETS STUCK IN SWITCH AND SWITCH MOVES WITHOUT KEY. OIL LEAK COMING FROM HEAD AREA . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AT 65 MPH THEN GOES OUT WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO 55 MPH. FRONT END SEEMS LOOSE WHEN YOU HIT SMALL HOLES IN ROADWAY. *AK

May 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

KEY GETS STUCK IN SWITCH AND SWITCH MOVES WITHOUT KEY. OIL LEAK COMING FROM HEAD AREA . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AT 65 MPH THEN GOES OUT WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO 55 MPH. FRONT END SEEMS LOOSE WHEN YOU HIT SMALL HOLES IN ROADWAY. *AK

May 24, 1999 Unknown Or Other

KEY GETS STUCK IN SWITCH AND SWITCH MOVES WITHOUT KEY. OIL LEAK COMING FROM HEAD AREA . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AT 65 MPH THEN GOES OUT WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO 55 MPH. FRONT END SEEMS LOOSE WHEN YOU HIT SMALL HOLES IN ROADWAY. *AK

May 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING AT RANDOM TIMES. FORD CHARGED US TO FIX THE FIRST TIME AND NOW IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. FRIEND OWNS SAME MODEL YEAR AND STYLE AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

May 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING AT RANDOM TIMES. FORD CHARGED US TO FIX THE FIRST TIME AND NOW IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. FRIEND OWNS SAME MODEL YEAR AND STYLE AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH BUT OFF, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. ACCORDING TO CONSUMER, FIRE STARTED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BURNED THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW. *AK

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH BUT OFF, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. ACCORDING TO CONSUMER, FIRE STARTED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BURNED THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW. *AK

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 19, 1999 Power Train

THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN TRANSMISSION. WHEN CONSUMER PUTS VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THERE IS A VERY LOUD HARD SHIFT WITHIN VEHICLE, AND WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE SHIFTS SLOWLY. *AK

May 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH OR HIGHER ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND VEHICLE WILL DIE OUT. *AK

May 19, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH OR HIGHER ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND VEHICLE WILL DIE OUT. *AK

May 19, 1999 Power Train

THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN TRANSMISSION. WHEN CONSUMER PUTS VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THERE IS A VERY LOUD HARD SHIFT WITHIN VEHICLE, AND WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE SHIFTS SLOWLY. *AK

May 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH OR HIGHER ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND VEHICLE WILL DIE OUT. *AK

May 19, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH OR HIGHER ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND VEHICLE WILL DIE OUT. *AK

May 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, IF THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON WHEN YOU PUT ON A TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL OCCASIONALLY GO OUT, LEAVING YOU IN THE DARK. YOU HAVE TO EITHER TURN THEM OFF AND THEN BACK ON OR JUST MOVE THE SIGNAL CONTROL, UNTIL THEY COME BACK ON.

May 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, IF THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON WHEN YOU PUT ON A TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL OCCASIONALLY GO OUT, LEAVING YOU IN THE DARK. YOU HAVE TO EITHER TURN THEM OFF AND THEN BACK ON OR JUST MOVE THE SIGNAL CONTROL, UNTIL THEY COME BACK ON.

May 17, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND GOING OVER A BUMP, THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE IS PULLING TO ONE SIDE. *AK

May 17, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND GOING OVER A BUMP, THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE IS PULLING TO ONE SIDE. *AK

May 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, IT HAD 12,000 MILES ON IT. IT WAS A GOOD BROTHER'S COMPANY CAR. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME WITHIN 1 YEAR THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I CALLED GOOD BROTHER'S FORD, NHTSA AND THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM WHEN IT HAD TO BE REPLACED THE FIRST TIM...

May 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, IT HAD 12,000 MILES ON IT. IT WAS A GOOD BROTHER'S COMPANY CAR. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME WITHIN 1 YEAR THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I CALLED GOOD BROTHER'S FORD, NHTSA AND THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM WHEN IT HAD TO BE REPLACED THE FIRST TIM...

May 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

May 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

May 10, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED DURING A RAIN STORM / SNOW STORM. *YC

May 10, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED DURING A RAIN STORM / SNOW STORM. *YC

May 7, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE COME AND THEY WILL GO OUT FOR A MINUTE OR TWO DURING A STORM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 7, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE COME AND THEY WILL GO OUT FOR A MINUTE OR TWO DURING A STORM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 6, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A CLICKING NOISE AND WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED ABOVE 50 MPH. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WILL MOVE UP AND DOWN, AND OCCUPANT CANNOT TELL HOW FAST THE VEHICLE IS GOING. DEALER REPLACED SPEEDOMETER ONCE. NEEDS TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. ALSO, PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKE...

May 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A CLICKING NOISE AND WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED ABOVE 50 MPH. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WILL MOVE UP AND DOWN, AND OCCUPANT CANNOT TELL HOW FAST THE VEHICLE IS GOING. DEALER REPLACED SPEEDOMETER ONCE. NEEDS TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. ALSO, PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKE...

May 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND HIT A GRAVEL ENBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING DRIVER TO SUSTAIN SOME INJURIES. *AK

May 6, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A CLICKING NOISE AND WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED ABOVE 50 MPH. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WILL MOVE UP AND DOWN, AND OCCUPANT CANNOT TELL HOW FAST THE VEHICLE IS GOING. DEALER REPLACED SPEEDOMETER ONCE. NEEDS TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. ALSO, PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKE...

May 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A CLICKING NOISE AND WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED ABOVE 50 MPH. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WILL MOVE UP AND DOWN, AND OCCUPANT CANNOT TELL HOW FAST THE VEHICLE IS GOING. DEALER REPLACED SPEEDOMETER ONCE. NEEDS TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. ALSO, PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKE...

May 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND HIT A GRAVEL ENBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING DRIVER TO SUSTAIN SOME INJURIES. *AK

May 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE PREMATURELY BLOWN, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO MALFUNCTION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 3, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. NM

May 3, 1999 Suspension

SWAY BAR LINKS PERFORMED POORLY CAUSING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. NM

May 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKEN CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK. NM

May 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE PREMATURELY BLOWN, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO MALFUNCTION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 3, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. NM

May 3, 1999 Suspension

SWAY BAR LINKS PERFORMED POORLY CAUSING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. NM

May 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKEN CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK. NM

Apr 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 52,000 MILES BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BECOME UNSTABLE. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Visibility

EI99009.PE99015; WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ON THEY HESITATE AND DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY AS IF A SHORT IS IN THE MOTOR WIRING OR SWITCH. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ALL AIR CONDITIONING HOSES TO BREAK, AND FINALLY THE AIR CODITIONER TO DROP OUT OF PLACE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Structure

2 REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS RECALLED, FRONT LEFT SUBFRAME BOLT BROKEN BUT NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. NM

Apr 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 52,000 MILES BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BECOME UNSTABLE. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Visibility

EI99009.PE99015; WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ON THEY HESITATE AND DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY AS IF A SHORT IS IN THE MOTOR WIRING OR SWITCH. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ALL AIR CONDITIONING HOSES TO BREAK, AND FINALLY THE AIR CODITIONER TO DROP OUT OF PLACE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Structure

2 REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS RECALLED, FRONT LEFT SUBFRAME BOLT BROKEN BUT NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. NM

Apr 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECALL REPAIRS NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEMS, (98V-009), (98V-094), (98V-323). MJS

Apr 26, 1999 Suspension

RECALL REPAIRS NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEMS, (98V-009), (98V-094), (98V-323). MJS

Apr 26, 1999 Structure

RECALL REPAIRS NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEMS, (98V-009), (98V-094), (98V-323). MJS

Apr 26, 1999 Structure

RECALL REPAIR NOT COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (98V-323) BODY MOUNTS. MJS

Apr 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECALL REPAIRS NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEMS, (98V-009), (98V-094), (98V-323). MJS

Apr 26, 1999 Suspension

RECALL REPAIRS NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEMS, (98V-009), (98V-094), (98V-323). MJS

Apr 26, 1999 Structure

RECALL REPAIRS NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEMS, (98V-009), (98V-094), (98V-323). MJS

Apr 26, 1999 Structure

RECALL REPAIR NOT COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (98V-323) BODY MOUNTS. MJS

Apr 21, 1999 Electrical System

HORN DOES NOT WORK WHEN APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN COTACTED. *AK

Apr 21, 1999 Electrical System

HORN DOES NOT WORK WHEN APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN COTACTED. *AK

Apr 20, 1999 Suspension

STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT'S GRINDING. WOULD MAKE NOISES WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. ALSO, ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN & NEEDED REPLACING. THE PROBLEM WITH STEERING WHEEL HAPPENED SOON AFTERWARDS. *AK

Apr 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT'S GRINDING. WOULD MAKE NOISES WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. ALSO, ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN & NEEDED REPLACING. THE PROBLEM WITH STEERING WHEEL HAPPENED SOON AFTERWARDS. *AK

Apr 20, 1999 Suspension

STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT'S GRINDING. WOULD MAKE NOISES WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. ALSO, ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN & NEEDED REPLACING. THE PROBLEM WITH STEERING WHEEL HAPPENED SOON AFTERWARDS. *AK

Apr 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT'S GRINDING. WOULD MAKE NOISES WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. ALSO, ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN & NEEDED REPLACING. THE PROBLEM WITH STEERING WHEEL HAPPENED SOON AFTERWARDS. *AK

Apr 19, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH AND MOTOR REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY IN RAINSTORM.

Apr 19, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH AND MOTOR REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY IN RAINSTORM.

Apr 19, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION. MJS

Apr 19, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH AND MOTOR REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY IN RAINSTORM.

Apr 19, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH AND MOTOR REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY IN RAINSTORM.

Apr 19, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION. MJS

Apr 17, 1999 Steering

I HAD NO RESOLUTION ON TIE RODS FROM DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME THIS HAPPENED, AND CURRENTLY WITH THE FAILED HEAD GASKET AT ONLY 48,000 MILES, DEALERSHIP DID NOT KNOW OF ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL TAURUS. I DID FIND THIS PROBLEM WITH TIE RODS AND AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ON SERVICE BULLETINS AT THIS W...

Apr 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD NO RESOLUTION ON TIE RODS FROM DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME THIS HAPPENED, AND CURRENTLY WITH THE FAILED HEAD GASKET AT ONLY 48,000 MILES, DEALERSHIP DID NOT KNOW OF ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL TAURUS. I DID FIND THIS PROBLEM WITH TIE RODS AND AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ON SERVICE BULLETINS AT THIS W...

Apr 17, 1999 Visibility

SINCE JANUARY, 1998 MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD, GO AGAIN AND STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AGAIN. THIS USUALLY OCCURS ON THE INTERMITTENT SETTING, BUT HAS OCCURRED ON THE LOW SETTING ALSO. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED ON THE HIGH SETTING YET. I TOOK IT TO A DEALE...

Apr 17, 1999 Steering

I HAD NO RESOLUTION ON TIE RODS FROM DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME THIS HAPPENED, AND CURRENTLY WITH THE FAILED HEAD GASKET AT ONLY 48,000 MILES, DEALERSHIP DID NOT KNOW OF ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL TAURUS. I DID FIND THIS PROBLEM WITH TIE RODS AND AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ON SERVICE BULLETINS AT THIS W...

Apr 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD NO RESOLUTION ON TIE RODS FROM DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME THIS HAPPENED, AND CURRENTLY WITH THE FAILED HEAD GASKET AT ONLY 48,000 MILES, DEALERSHIP DID NOT KNOW OF ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL TAURUS. I DID FIND THIS PROBLEM WITH TIE RODS AND AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ON SERVICE BULLETINS AT THIS W...

Apr 17, 1999 Visibility

SINCE JANUARY, 1998 MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD, GO AGAIN AND STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AGAIN. THIS USUALLY OCCURS ON THE INTERMITTENT SETTING, BUT HAS OCCURRED ON THE LOW SETTING ALSO. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED ON THE HIGH SETTING YET. I TOOK IT TO A DEALE...

Apr 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THIS FAILURE FOR SAME MODEL BEGINNING 1994

Apr 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THIS FAILURE FOR SAME MODEL BEGINNING 1994

Apr 14, 1999 Structure

TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE SEPARATED DUE CORROSION.NHTSA RECALL 93V-106.002 ESTABLISHED, AND VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 14, 1999 Structure

TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE SEPARATED DUE CORROSION.NHTSA RECALL 93V-106.002 ESTABLISHED, AND VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 13, 1999 Suspension

I HAVE HAD THE COIL SPRING BREAK (LATER RECALLED), HAD A RECALL ON THE MOTOR MOUNTS, AND A RECALL ON THE BODY MOUNTS. TWO COMMENTS: 1) COULD THE FAILURE OF THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE OF THE STRUT MOUNT? 2) IF EVERY OTHER MOUNT LOCATED ON THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED IT WO...

Apr 13, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTUATOR FAILED.

Apr 13, 1999 Suspension

I HAVE HAD THE COIL SPRING BREAK (LATER RECALLED), HAD A RECALL ON THE MOTOR MOUNTS, AND A RECALL ON THE BODY MOUNTS. TWO COMMENTS: 1) COULD THE FAILURE OF THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE OF THE STRUT MOUNT? 2) IF EVERY OTHER MOUNT LOCATED ON THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED IT WO...

Apr 13, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTUATOR FAILED.

Apr 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STOPS WITHOUT WARNING. ALL POWER LOST. FUEL PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES, BUT CAR STILL STALLS. NEITHER DEALER OR REPAIR SHOP KNOW WHAT'S WRONG. SEE OTHER SIMILIAR COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA AT END. SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE ENGINE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING CAN LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. HOW MANY HAVE TO HAPPEN...

Apr 12, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP INTERMITTENTLY.

Apr 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STOPS WITHOUT WARNING. ALL POWER LOST. FUEL PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES, BUT CAR STILL STALLS. NEITHER DEALER OR REPAIR SHOP KNOW WHAT'S WRONG. SEE OTHER SIMILIAR COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA AT END. SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE ENGINE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING CAN LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. HOW MANY HAVE TO HAPPEN...

Apr 12, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP INTERMITTENTLY.

Apr 9, 1999 Visibility

PE9905, WINDSHIELD WIPERS: INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 9, 1999 Visibility

PE9905, WINDSHIELD WIPERS: INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, AND THE SUBFRAME WENT THOUGH THE WHEEL WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO ONE TIRE. *AK

Apr 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, AND THE SUBFRAME WENT THOUGH THE WHEEL WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO ONE TIRE. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR RUNS SLOW ON HIGH SPEED AND MAKES A CLICKING NOISE.

Apr 7, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR RUNS SLOW ON HIGH SPEED AND MAKES A CLICKING NOISE.

Apr 5, 1999 Structure

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V323000 IN THE MAIL. NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC WILL NOT REPAIR SUBFRAME UNTIL JUNE 22, 1999. OWNER NOT HAPPY WITH THAT SITUATION. THAT'S TAKING TOO LONG TO DO A RECALL. WANTS AN EARLIER DATE. *AK

Apr 5, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Apr 5, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Apr 5, 1999 Structure

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V323000 IN THE MAIL. NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC WILL NOT REPAIR SUBFRAME UNTIL JUNE 22, 1999. OWNER NOT HAPPY WITH THAT SITUATION. THAT'S TAKING TOO LONG TO DO A RECALL. WANTS AN EARLIER DATE. *AK

Apr 5, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Apr 5, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Apr 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL CUT OFF DURING RAIN STORMS. HENDERSONVILLE TIMES NEWSPAPER SAYS NHTSA IS LOOKING INTO THIS. AND VIN. ##. *AK

Apr 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK REGULARLY. THEY WORK IN SOME SETTING INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN YOU TURN THEM ON YOU SOMETIMES HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE SWITCH TO FIND A DECENT SETTING. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE CAR RUNNING ROUGHLY, DYING AT STOPS, WORSE IN WET WEATHER, LURCHING AT STOPS IF NOT DYING ...

Apr 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK REGULARLY. THEY WORK IN SOME SETTING INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN YOU TURN THEM ON YOU SOMETIMES HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE SWITCH TO FIND A DECENT SETTING. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE CAR RUNNING ROUGHLY, DYING AT STOPS, WORSE IN WET WEATHER, LURCHING AT STOPS IF NOT DYING ...

Apr 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION. YH

Apr 1, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE RECALL REPAIR WORK NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM (98V-323). MJS

Apr 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION. YH

Apr 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL CUT OFF DURING RAIN STORMS. HENDERSONVILLE TIMES NEWSPAPER SAYS NHTSA IS LOOKING INTO THIS. AND VIN. ##. *AK

Apr 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK REGULARLY. THEY WORK IN SOME SETTING INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN YOU TURN THEM ON YOU SOMETIMES HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE SWITCH TO FIND A DECENT SETTING. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE CAR RUNNING ROUGHLY, DYING AT STOPS, WORSE IN WET WEATHER, LURCHING AT STOPS IF NOT DYING ...

Apr 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK REGULARLY. THEY WORK IN SOME SETTING INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN YOU TURN THEM ON YOU SOMETIMES HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE SWITCH TO FIND A DECENT SETTING. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE CAR RUNNING ROUGHLY, DYING AT STOPS, WORSE IN WET WEATHER, LURCHING AT STOPS IF NOT DYING ...

Apr 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION. YH

Apr 1, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE RECALL REPAIR WORK NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM (98V-323). MJS

Apr 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION. YH

Mar 29, 1999 Visibility

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED ON HIGH, THEY CUT OFF. DLR HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Structure

PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 93V-106.002, SUBFRAME MOUNTS FOR TWO MONTHS. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN ON A HIGH SPEED. DEALER SAYS THE MOTOR OR THE SWITCH MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Suspension

TRANSMISSION: TAKEN TO AAMCO 8 TO 10 TIMES, TOLD IT NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. IT WAS REBUILT AT LEAST 5 TIMES SINCE THEN. OTHER TIMES THEY REPLACED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND FIXED LEAKS. JUST HAD ANOTHER LEAK FIXED TWO WEEKS AGO AT ROBKE FORD DEALER IN COV., KY. TRANSMISSION STILL JERKS WHEN SHIFTING. ...

Mar 29, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION: TAKEN TO AAMCO 8 TO 10 TIMES, TOLD IT NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. IT WAS REBUILT AT LEAST 5 TIMES SINCE THEN. OTHER TIMES THEY REPLACED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND FIXED LEAKS. JUST HAD ANOTHER LEAK FIXED TWO WEEKS AGO AT ROBKE FORD DEALER IN COV., KY. TRANSMISSION STILL JERKS WHEN SHIFTING. ...

Mar 29, 1999 Visibility

WIPER MOTOR FAILED CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO STOP WORKING DURING A RAIN STORM RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

Mar 29, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE SHAKES/VIBRATES, RECALL ON SUBFRAME MOUNTS, HOWEVER UNABLE TO HAVE WORK PERFORMED, REFUSED.

Mar 29, 1999 Visibility

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED ON HIGH, THEY CUT OFF. DLR HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Structure

PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 93V-106.002, SUBFRAME MOUNTS FOR TWO MONTHS. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN ON A HIGH SPEED. DEALER SAYS THE MOTOR OR THE SWITCH MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Suspension

TRANSMISSION: TAKEN TO AAMCO 8 TO 10 TIMES, TOLD IT NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. IT WAS REBUILT AT LEAST 5 TIMES SINCE THEN. OTHER TIMES THEY REPLACED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND FIXED LEAKS. JUST HAD ANOTHER LEAK FIXED TWO WEEKS AGO AT ROBKE FORD DEALER IN COV., KY. TRANSMISSION STILL JERKS WHEN SHIFTING. ...

Mar 29, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION: TAKEN TO AAMCO 8 TO 10 TIMES, TOLD IT NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. IT WAS REBUILT AT LEAST 5 TIMES SINCE THEN. OTHER TIMES THEY REPLACED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND FIXED LEAKS. JUST HAD ANOTHER LEAK FIXED TWO WEEKS AGO AT ROBKE FORD DEALER IN COV., KY. TRANSMISSION STILL JERKS WHEN SHIFTING. ...

Mar 29, 1999 Visibility

WIPER MOTOR FAILED CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO STOP WORKING DURING A RAIN STORM RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

Mar 29, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE SHAKES/VIBRATES, RECALL ON SUBFRAME MOUNTS, HOWEVER UNABLE TO HAVE WORK PERFORMED, REFUSED.

Mar 28, 1999 Visibility

WHEN I WAS IN MY VEHICLE ON THE CROSS BRONX EXPRESSWAY, IT BEGAN TO RAIN HARD AND I PROCEEDED TO TURN ON MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON A HIGHER SPEED, AND MY WIPERS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS OF MY CAR. I STARTED BANGING ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR TO GET THEM GOING AGAIN, AND EVENT...

Mar 28, 1999 Visibility

WHEN I WAS IN MY VEHICLE ON THE CROSS BRONX EXPRESSWAY, IT BEGAN TO RAIN HARD AND I PROCEEDED TO TURN ON MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON A HIGHER SPEED, AND MY WIPERS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS OF MY CAR. I STARTED BANGING ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR TO GET THEM GOING AGAIN, AND EVENT...

Mar 27, 1999 Visibility

MANY TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD FREEZE IN MOTION WHILE IN USE. BY TURNING THE SWITCH THEY WILL UN-FREEZE. THIS INTERMITTANT PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN ALL, BUT IN THE "LOW" POSITION. IN THE LAST FEW DAYS, I HAD THE SWITCH REPLACED. ARTICAL IN THE NEWSPAPER PRECI...

Mar 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SLOW DOWN AND THEN QUIT WHEN PLACED IN HIGH SPEED. HAS TO TURN OFF AND THEN TURN ON AGAIN TO LOW SPEED TO CLEAR WINDOWS DURING RAIN. ALSO, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM GIVEN $900.00 OVERHAUL BY FORD SERVICE PAID FOR BY CUSTOMER SINCE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY MISSES/BOGS DOWN. CAN'T AFFORD...

Mar 27, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SLOW DOWN AND THEN QUIT WHEN PLACED IN HIGH SPEED. HAS TO TURN OFF AND THEN TURN ON AGAIN TO LOW SPEED TO CLEAR WINDOWS DURING RAIN. ALSO, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM GIVEN $900.00 OVERHAUL BY FORD SERVICE PAID FOR BY CUSTOMER SINCE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY MISSES/BOGS DOWN. CAN'T AFFORD...

Mar 27, 1999 Visibility

MANY TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD FREEZE IN MOTION WHILE IN USE. BY TURNING THE SWITCH THEY WILL UN-FREEZE. THIS INTERMITTANT PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN ALL, BUT IN THE "LOW" POSITION. IN THE LAST FEW DAYS, I HAD THE SWITCH REPLACED. ARTICAL IN THE NEWSPAPER PRECI...

Mar 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SLOW DOWN AND THEN QUIT WHEN PLACED IN HIGH SPEED. HAS TO TURN OFF AND THEN TURN ON AGAIN TO LOW SPEED TO CLEAR WINDOWS DURING RAIN. ALSO, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM GIVEN $900.00 OVERHAUL BY FORD SERVICE PAID FOR BY CUSTOMER SINCE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY MISSES/BOGS DOWN. CAN'T AFFORD...

Mar 27, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SLOW DOWN AND THEN QUIT WHEN PLACED IN HIGH SPEED. HAS TO TURN OFF AND THEN TURN ON AGAIN TO LOW SPEED TO CLEAR WINDOWS DURING RAIN. ALSO, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM GIVEN $900.00 OVERHAUL BY FORD SERVICE PAID FOR BY CUSTOMER SINCE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY MISSES/BOGS DOWN. CAN'T AFFORD...

Mar 26, 1999 Visibility

PE99015, WINDSHIELD WIPERS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Suspension

WHILE CROSSING A SET OF RAILROAD TRACKS THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND A DROP IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR. I PROCEEDED ABOUT 1000 FEET TO WHERE I WORK AND PARKED. WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE THAT NIGHT, THERE WAS A LOUD GROANING FROM THE CAR AS I STARTED TO MOVE IT. I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND FOUND PART O...

Mar 26, 1999 Visibility

WE HAVE JUST READ A REPORT IN THE PAPER ABOUT WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM ON FORD TAURUS. WE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM ON OUR TAURUS FROM THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP.IT HAS PUT US IN VERY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SISTUATIONS. WHEN THIS PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED ,IF AT NIGHT,THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OF...

Mar 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WE HAVE JUST READ A REPORT IN THE PAPER ABOUT WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM ON FORD TAURUS. WE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM ON OUR TAURUS FROM THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP.IT HAS PUT US IN VERY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SISTUATIONS. WHEN THIS PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED ,IF AT NIGHT,THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OF...

Mar 26, 1999 Visibility

PE99015, WINDSHIELD WIPERS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Suspension

WHILE CROSSING A SET OF RAILROAD TRACKS THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND A DROP IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR. I PROCEEDED ABOUT 1000 FEET TO WHERE I WORK AND PARKED. WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE THAT NIGHT, THERE WAS A LOUD GROANING FROM THE CAR AS I STARTED TO MOVE IT. I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND FOUND PART O...

Mar 26, 1999 Visibility

WE HAVE JUST READ A REPORT IN THE PAPER ABOUT WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM ON FORD TAURUS. WE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM ON OUR TAURUS FROM THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP.IT HAS PUT US IN VERY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SISTUATIONS. WHEN THIS PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED ,IF AT NIGHT,THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OF...

Mar 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WE HAVE JUST READ A REPORT IN THE PAPER ABOUT WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM ON FORD TAURUS. WE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM ON OUR TAURUS FROM THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP.IT HAS PUT US IN VERY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SISTUATIONS. WHEN THIS PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED ,IF AT NIGHT,THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OF...

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL THE RAIN STOPPED.

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED WHILE IN USE WHICH MAY CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. SOMETIMES THE OCCUPANT NEEDS TO PLAY WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM IN ORDER TO OPERATE PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 20-30MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO PARK. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CAUSES THE WIPERS TO NOT WORK WHEN YOU TURN THEM ON(RELIABLY THIS HAPPENS OFTEN WHEN SWITCHING ONE SETTING TO ANOTHER, CAUSING THE WIPERS TO STOP ALTOGETHER.) THIS COULD LEAD TO A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION, ESPCIALLY IN HEAVY RAINS. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Mar 25, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED.

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

WIPER MOTOR FAILED.

Mar 25, 1999 Tires

TIRES FAILED.

Mar 25, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL REPAIR, 2 HOUR REPAIR WAS COMPLETED IN 1.10 MIN, POSSIBILITY REPAIR WAS NOT COMPLETED PROPERLY. (98V-323 AND 981-002)

Mar 25, 1999 Suspension

CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL REPAIR, 2 HOUR REPAIR WAS COMPLETED IN 1.10 MIN, POSSIBILITY REPAIR WAS NOT COMPLETED PROPERLY. (98V-323 AND 981-002)

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL THE RAIN STOPPED.

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED WHILE IN USE WHICH MAY CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. SOMETIMES THE OCCUPANT NEEDS TO PLAY WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM IN ORDER TO OPERATE PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 20-30MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO PARK. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CAUSES THE WIPERS TO NOT WORK WHEN YOU TURN THEM ON(RELIABLY THIS HAPPENS OFTEN WHEN SWITCHING ONE SETTING TO ANOTHER, CAUSING THE WIPERS TO STOP ALTOGETHER.) THIS COULD LEAD TO A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION, ESPCIALLY IN HEAVY RAINS. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Mar 25, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED.

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

WIPER MOTOR FAILED.

Mar 25, 1999 Tires

TIRES FAILED.

Mar 25, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL REPAIR, 2 HOUR REPAIR WAS COMPLETED IN 1.10 MIN, POSSIBILITY REPAIR WAS NOT COMPLETED PROPERLY. (98V-323 AND 981-002)

Mar 25, 1999 Suspension

CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL REPAIR, 2 HOUR REPAIR WAS COMPLETED IN 1.10 MIN, POSSIBILITY REPAIR WAS NOT COMPLETED PROPERLY. (98V-323 AND 981-002)

Mar 24, 1999 Power Train

GOING INTO PARKING LOT HEARD CRUNCHING SOUND, PARKED, CASLLED AAA, WAS TOWED TO SERVICE STATION. TRANSMISSION EXPLODED. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Visibility

WHILE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ON THEY WORK INTERMITTENTLY.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S CHARGE. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY 1999, AND CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING POOR PERFORMANCE WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED. WHENEVER ENGINE IS TURNED OFF CONSUMER NEEDS TO HAVE A JUMP START. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY 1999, AND CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING POOR PERFORMANCE WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED. WHENEVER ENGINE IS TURNED OFF CONSUMER NEEDS TO HAVE A JUMP START. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY 1999, AND CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING POOR PERFORMANCE WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED. WHENEVER ENGINE IS TURNED OFF CONSUMER NEEDS TO HAVE A JUMP START. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SLOW DOWN OR STOP COMPLETELY WHEN IN USE. I HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACED DURING THE CAR'S WARRANTY PERIOD, BUT CONTINUED TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH THE SLOWING OR HALTING WIPER BLADES. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. WHEN I TURN ON THE WIPERS THERE IS SOME HESITANCY WITH THE ...

Mar 24, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN SET TO INTERMITTENT AND TURN SIGNAL IS TURNED ON; INTERMITTENT WIPERS DO NOT TURN ON AT ALL POSITIONS OF INTERMITTENT AND THE WIPER RELAY CLICKS REPEATEDLY, SOMETIMES WHEN INTERMITTENT IS USED. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Visibility

WHEN THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS ARE IN OPERATION, ESPECIALLY ON HIGH SPEED THEY SLOW AND SOMETIMES ACTUALLY STOP, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IN A HEAVY RAIN. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Power Train

GOING INTO PARKING LOT HEARD CRUNCHING SOUND, PARKED, CASLLED AAA, WAS TOWED TO SERVICE STATION. TRANSMISSION EXPLODED. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Visibility

WHILE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ON THEY WORK INTERMITTENTLY.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S CHARGE. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY 1999, AND CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING POOR PERFORMANCE WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED. WHENEVER ENGINE IS TURNED OFF CONSUMER NEEDS TO HAVE A JUMP START. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY 1999, AND CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING POOR PERFORMANCE WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED. WHENEVER ENGINE IS TURNED OFF CONSUMER NEEDS TO HAVE A JUMP START. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY 1999, AND CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING POOR PERFORMANCE WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED. WHENEVER ENGINE IS TURNED OFF CONSUMER NEEDS TO HAVE A JUMP START. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SLOW DOWN OR STOP COMPLETELY WHEN IN USE. I HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACED DURING THE CAR'S WARRANTY PERIOD, BUT CONTINUED TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH THE SLOWING OR HALTING WIPER BLADES. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. WHEN I TURN ON THE WIPERS THERE IS SOME HESITANCY WITH THE ...

Mar 24, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN SET TO INTERMITTENT AND TURN SIGNAL IS TURNED ON; INTERMITTENT WIPERS DO NOT TURN ON AT ALL POSITIONS OF INTERMITTENT AND THE WIPER RELAY CLICKS REPEATEDLY, SOMETIMES WHEN INTERMITTENT IS USED. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Visibility

WHEN THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS ARE IN OPERATION, ESPECIALLY ON HIGH SPEED THEY SLOW AND SOMETIMES ACTUALLY STOP, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IN A HEAVY RAIN. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Suspension

RECALL # 98V094000 FORD/FRONT COIL SPRINGS; CONSUMER DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE UNTIL RECALL WAS PERFORMED. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT CURRENT PROBLEM BECAUSE MANUFACTURER HAS TO ENGINEER ANOTHER PART TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Suspension

RECALL # 98V094000 FORD/FRONT COIL SRRING: CONSUMER STARTED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE AFTER RECALL WAS PERFORMED. AFTER TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE CORRECTED BECAUSE MANUFACTURER HAS TO ENGINEER ANOTHER PART TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

PE99045, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED WHILE IN USE, CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITENT WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH AND LOW SPEED WIPER POSITION FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AT VARIOS TIMES. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

WHEN MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED 3 WEEKS AGO, I REPLACED THE FUSE TO NO AVAIL. MY LOCAL AUTO SHOP REPLACED THE "WIPER MODULE" AT A COST TO ME OF $253.93. I JUST HEARD TODAY ABOUT YOUR INVESTIGATION OF FAILING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE '93 FORD TAURUS. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO FUNCTION ON ANY SETTING. THERE IS OFTEN A NOISE HEARD FROM UNDER THE I.P. THIS PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO @ APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES. THE WASHERS ALSO DO NOT FUNCTION. ADDITIONAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH FORD MOTOR REFUSED TO DO ...

Mar 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO FUNCTION ON ANY SETTING. THERE IS OFTEN A NOISE HEARD FROM UNDER THE I.P. THIS PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO @ APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES. THE WASHERS ALSO DO NOT FUNCTION. ADDITIONAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH FORD MOTOR REFUSED TO DO ...

Mar 23, 1999 Steering

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO FUNCTION ON ANY SETTING. THERE IS OFTEN A NOISE HEARD FROM UNDER THE I.P. THIS PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO @ APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES. THE WASHERS ALSO DO NOT FUNCTION. ADDITIONAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH FORD MOTOR REFUSED TO DO ...

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER CAME OFF IN HEAVY RAINSTORM AND WAS TRAPPED IN AIR INTAKE. I PULLED OVER AND PUT IT BACK ON. I DIDN'T REPORT IT EARLIER BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS A FREAK OCCURRENCE, BUT I READ TODAY IN IBD THAT IT IS A COMMON DEFECT IN THE 1993 FORD TAURUS. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH LOCATED ON THE TURN SIGNAL/HIGH LOW BEAM SWITCH SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK. YOU HAVE TO SHAKE THE SWITCH TO GET IT TO WORK AT TIMES.

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REPAIRED BY DEALER, RELAY BAD, REAR WIPER SYSTEM NOT REPAIRED, MOTOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

RELATIVE TO YOUR CASE # PE99015, MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED FOR THE PAST 18 MONTHS. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS SIMILAR TO THE ONE DESCRIBED IN YOUR INVESTIGATION AND WANTED TO REGISTER MY PROBLEM AS WELL. THE WIPER UNIT IS THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S MODEL. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED IN THE RAIN AFTER CAR SET IN A PARKING LOT FOR TWO HOURS. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY ISSUE OF DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND LOSING WIPERS. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Suspension

RECALL # 98V094000 FORD/FRONT COIL SPRINGS; CONSUMER DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE UNTIL RECALL WAS PERFORMED. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT CURRENT PROBLEM BECAUSE MANUFACTURER HAS TO ENGINEER ANOTHER PART TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Suspension

RECALL # 98V094000 FORD/FRONT COIL SRRING: CONSUMER STARTED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE AFTER RECALL WAS PERFORMED. AFTER TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE CORRECTED BECAUSE MANUFACTURER HAS TO ENGINEER ANOTHER PART TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

PE99045, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED WHILE IN USE, CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITENT WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH AND LOW SPEED WIPER POSITION FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AT VARIOS TIMES. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

WHEN MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED 3 WEEKS AGO, I REPLACED THE FUSE TO NO AVAIL. MY LOCAL AUTO SHOP REPLACED THE "WIPER MODULE" AT A COST TO ME OF $253.93. I JUST HEARD TODAY ABOUT YOUR INVESTIGATION OF FAILING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE '93 FORD TAURUS. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO FUNCTION ON ANY SETTING. THERE IS OFTEN A NOISE HEARD FROM UNDER THE I.P. THIS PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO @ APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES. THE WASHERS ALSO DO NOT FUNCTION. ADDITIONAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH FORD MOTOR REFUSED TO DO ...

Mar 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO FUNCTION ON ANY SETTING. THERE IS OFTEN A NOISE HEARD FROM UNDER THE I.P. THIS PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO @ APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES. THE WASHERS ALSO DO NOT FUNCTION. ADDITIONAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH FORD MOTOR REFUSED TO DO ...

Mar 23, 1999 Steering

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO FUNCTION ON ANY SETTING. THERE IS OFTEN A NOISE HEARD FROM UNDER THE I.P. THIS PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO @ APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES. THE WASHERS ALSO DO NOT FUNCTION. ADDITIONAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH FORD MOTOR REFUSED TO DO ...

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER CAME OFF IN HEAVY RAINSTORM AND WAS TRAPPED IN AIR INTAKE. I PULLED OVER AND PUT IT BACK ON. I DIDN'T REPORT IT EARLIER BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS A FREAK OCCURRENCE, BUT I READ TODAY IN IBD THAT IT IS A COMMON DEFECT IN THE 1993 FORD TAURUS. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH LOCATED ON THE TURN SIGNAL/HIGH LOW BEAM SWITCH SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK. YOU HAVE TO SHAKE THE SWITCH TO GET IT TO WORK AT TIMES.

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REPAIRED BY DEALER, RELAY BAD, REAR WIPER SYSTEM NOT REPAIRED, MOTOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

RELATIVE TO YOUR CASE # PE99015, MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED FOR THE PAST 18 MONTHS. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS SIMILAR TO THE ONE DESCRIBED IN YOUR INVESTIGATION AND WANTED TO REGISTER MY PROBLEM AS WELL. THE WIPER UNIT IS THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S MODEL. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED IN THE RAIN AFTER CAR SET IN A PARKING LOT FOR TWO HOURS. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY ISSUE OF DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND LOSING WIPERS. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Structure

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING. STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AND COULD NOT PROCEED FORWARD OR BACKWARD. MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE PAST TWO YEARS. I SUSPECT THAT THE FAULTY MOTOR MOUNTS ARE ALSO THE CAUSE FOR THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING. STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AND COULD NOT PROCEED FORWARD OR BACKWARD. MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE PAST TWO YEARS. I SUSPECT THAT THE FAULTY MOTOR MOUNTS ARE ALSO THE CAUSE FOR THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Visibility

WHEN USING THE INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER SETTINGS, THE WIPERS WILL NOT WORK UNTIL YOU MOVE THE CONTROL BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN OFF AND A MID RANGE SETTING. WHEN YOU TRY TO TURN THEM ON, YOU CAN HEAR A RELAY CLICKING, BUT THE WIPERS WILL NOT WORK UNLESS YOU HAPPEN TO GET THE CONTROL IN JUST THE R...

Mar 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE SHORTS, DAMAGING SEVERAL COMPONENTS DUE TO BURNING WIRES. *YC

Mar 22, 1999 Structure

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING. STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AND COULD NOT PROCEED FORWARD OR BACKWARD. MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE PAST TWO YEARS. I SUSPECT THAT THE FAULTY MOTOR MOUNTS ARE ALSO THE CAUSE FOR THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING. STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AND COULD NOT PROCEED FORWARD OR BACKWARD. MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE PAST TWO YEARS. I SUSPECT THAT THE FAULTY MOTOR MOUNTS ARE ALSO THE CAUSE FOR THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Visibility

WHEN USING THE INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER SETTINGS, THE WIPERS WILL NOT WORK UNTIL YOU MOVE THE CONTROL BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN OFF AND A MID RANGE SETTING. WHEN YOU TRY TO TURN THEM ON, YOU CAN HEAR A RELAY CLICKING, BUT THE WIPERS WILL NOT WORK UNLESS YOU HAPPEN TO GET THE CONTROL IN JUST THE R...

Mar 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE SHORTS, DAMAGING SEVERAL COMPONENTS DUE TO BURNING WIRES. *YC

Mar 20, 1999 Equipment

MYLAR COVER ON PUSH BUTTONS ON CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL CRACKED/FELL OFF, EXPOSING BACKLIGHT. FORD DOES NOT SELL REPLACEMENT BUTTONS, ONLY THE ENTIRE CONTROL UNIT MODULE, WHICH IS EXPENSIVE. THIS PROBLEM IS EXTENSIVELY DOCUMENTED ON LISTQUEST, ACCESSIBLE THROUGH WWW.SHOTIMES.COM. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENC...

Mar 20, 1999 Equipment

MYLAR COVER ON PUSH BUTTONS ON CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL CRACKED/FELL OFF, EXPOSING BACKLIGHT. FORD DOES NOT SELL REPLACEMENT BUTTONS, ONLY THE ENTIRE CONTROL UNIT MODULE, WHICH IS EXPENSIVE. THIS PROBLEM IS EXTENSIVELY DOCUMENTED ON LISTQUEST, ACCESSIBLE THROUGH WWW.SHOTIMES.COM. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENC...

Mar 18, 1999 Structure

RECALL REPAIR WORK ON THE SUB-FRAME MOUNTS DELAYED FOR FOUR MONTHS (98V-323).

Mar 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS OF BRAKE COMPONENTS, PADS, ROTORS (8 PAD REPLACEMENTS, 4 ROTOR REPLACEMENTS) DUE TO RAPID WEARING, CALIPERS HAVE ALSO FROZEN RESULTING IN THE REPLACEMENTS OF ROTORS/PADS.

Mar 18, 1999 Structure

RECALL REPAIR WORK ON THE SUB-FRAME MOUNTS DELAYED FOR FOUR MONTHS (98V-323).

Mar 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS OF BRAKE COMPONENTS, PADS, ROTORS (8 PAD REPLACEMENTS, 4 ROTOR REPLACEMENTS) DUE TO RAPID WEARING, CALIPERS HAVE ALSO FROZEN RESULTING IN THE REPLACEMENTS OF ROTORS/PADS.

Mar 16, 1999 Visibility

REOCCURING WIPER FAILURE -- FAILS INTERMENTALLY WHEN CHANGING SPEED SETTINGS OR WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL -- WIPPERS USUALL GO TO OFF POSITION -- DEALER SUGGEST CONTROL REPLACEMENT BUT DOES NOT ACCEPT AFTERMARKET WARRANTY

Mar 16, 1999 Visibility

REOCCURING WIPER FAILURE -- FAILS INTERMENTALLY WHEN CHANGING SPEED SETTINGS OR WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL -- WIPPERS USUALL GO TO OFF POSITION -- DEALER SUGGEST CONTROL REPLACEMENT BUT DOES NOT ACCEPT AFTERMARKET WARRANTY

Mar 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THERE IS SOME KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE STALLS/CUTS OFF.CONSUMER THINKS THERE IS A BROKEN SPRING. *AK

Mar 15, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THERE IS SOME KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE STALLS/CUTS OFF.CONSUMER THINKS THERE IS A BROKEN SPRING. *AK

Mar 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH 3.8 V6 ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE; DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THERE IS SOME KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE STALLS/CUTS OFF.CONSUMER THINKS THERE IS A BROKEN SPRING. *AK

Mar 15, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THERE IS SOME KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE STALLS/CUTS OFF.CONSUMER THINKS THERE IS A BROKEN SPRING. *AK

Mar 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH 3.8 V6 ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE; DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AWS TOLD THAT THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON THIS CAR IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND WAS BEING FIXED UNDER A SILENT RECALL FORMAT. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE OF WHERE AND WHEN IT COULD HAPPEN. THE DEALER OR FORD WILL NOT PAY FOR THIS AND WILL NOT GIVE ME ANY FURTHUR INFO.

Mar 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AWS TOLD THAT THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON THIS CAR IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND WAS BEING FIXED UNDER A SILENT RECALL FORMAT. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE OF WHERE AND WHEN IT COULD HAPPEN. THE DEALER OR FORD WILL NOT PAY FOR THIS AND WILL NOT GIVE ME ANY FURTHUR INFO.

Mar 12, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING, AND THERE IS KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS FOR ABOUT SIX MONTHS, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. A LOUD NOISE IS COMING FROM THE STEERING. WHEN CONSUMER IS GOING UP A HILL, THERE IS A VERY LOUD BANGING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND CONSUMER HAD ENGINE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. CONSUMER IS HAVING A LOT OF NOISE PROBLEM. *A...

Mar 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. A LOUD NOISE IS COMING FROM THE STEERING. WHEN CONSUMER IS GOING UP A HILL, THERE IS A VERY LOUD BANGING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND CONSUMER HAD ENGINE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. CONSUMER IS HAVING A LOT OF NOISE PROBLEM. *A...

Mar 12, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING, AND THERE IS KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS FOR ABOUT SIX MONTHS, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. A LOUD NOISE IS COMING FROM THE STEERING. WHEN CONSUMER IS GOING UP A HILL, THERE IS A VERY LOUD BANGING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND CONSUMER HAD ENGINE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. CONSUMER IS HAVING A LOT OF NOISE PROBLEM. *A...

Mar 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. A LOUD NOISE IS COMING FROM THE STEERING. WHEN CONSUMER IS GOING UP A HILL, THERE IS A VERY LOUD BANGING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND CONSUMER HAD ENGINE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. CONSUMER IS HAVING A LOT OF NOISE PROBLEM. *A...

Mar 11, 1999 Suspension

SPRING CATCHER BRACKET, WHICH IS THE CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR RECALL NUMBER 98I002000 COIL SPRINGS, IS CONTACTING THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH HEADLIGHT SWITCH LIGHT WENT OUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE A BLACKOUT. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.CONSUMER HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THE SWITCH COOLED OFF. WHEN THE SWITCH COOLED OFF, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE BACK UP, BUT THE SWI...

Mar 11, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHEN AN ELDERLY WOMAN SAT ON THE SEAT, HER UPPER LEG HIT THE HARD PLASTIC COVER OF THE CORNER BRACE, WHICH BROKE HER UPPER LEG BONE JUST BELOW THE BALL.

Mar 11, 1999 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME NUT PLATE REPLACED UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT AFTER THE REPAIR THE VEHICLE PULLS.(RECALL# 98S36)

Mar 11, 1999 Suspension

PROTECTIVE SHIELD RECALL WORK NOT PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. (98I002)

Mar 11, 1999 Suspension

SPRING CATCHER BRACKET, WHICH IS THE CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR RECALL NUMBER 98I002000 COIL SPRINGS, IS CONTACTING THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH HEADLIGHT SWITCH LIGHT WENT OUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE A BLACKOUT. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.CONSUMER HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THE SWITCH COOLED OFF. WHEN THE SWITCH COOLED OFF, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE BACK UP, BUT THE SWI...

Mar 11, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHEN AN ELDERLY WOMAN SAT ON THE SEAT, HER UPPER LEG HIT THE HARD PLASTIC COVER OF THE CORNER BRACE, WHICH BROKE HER UPPER LEG BONE JUST BELOW THE BALL.

Mar 11, 1999 Structure

REAR SUBFRAME NUT PLATE REPLACED UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT AFTER THE REPAIR THE VEHICLE PULLS.(RECALL# 98S36)

Mar 11, 1999 Suspension

PROTECTIVE SHIELD RECALL WORK NOT PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. (98I002)

Mar 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN AND GOING 30 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT, CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. MOTOR WAS RACING VERY HIGH.THE OTHER DRIVER GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND TURNED THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE OFF BECAUSE THE CONSUMER WAS HOLDING ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND KEPT ...

Mar 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND COMMONLY BREAK. HAVE KNOWN OF SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE HAD THE MOUNTS TO BREAK AND DO MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE CAR, SUCH AS; (DAMAGED RADIATOR, HOOD DAMAGE). THE 3.8L MOTOR IN THE FORD TAURUS EXPERIENCES PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT AND THE RIGHT REAR...

Mar 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN AND GOING 30 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT, CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. MOTOR WAS RACING VERY HIGH.THE OTHER DRIVER GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND TURNED THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE OFF BECAUSE THE CONSUMER WAS HOLDING ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND KEPT ...

Mar 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND COMMONLY BREAK. HAVE KNOWN OF SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE HAD THE MOUNTS TO BREAK AND DO MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE CAR, SUCH AS; (DAMAGED RADIATOR, HOOD DAMAGE). THE 3.8L MOTOR IN THE FORD TAURUS EXPERIENCES PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT AND THE RIGHT REAR...

Mar 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. NOTIFIED DEALER/MANUFACTURER. WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL, AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

Mar 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. NOTIFIED DEALER/MANUFACTURER. WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL, AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKETS.

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKETS.

Mar 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR WAS OVER-HEATING BUT ICE COLD AIR WAS COMING OUT OF VENTS WHEN HEAT WAS DIALED UP TO THE MAX (90*F). UNDERSTANDABLY THE CAR WAS RUNNING A LITTLE IRRATICALLY (SPUTTERING & HESITATING). I OPENED CAR HOOD TO FIND ALL THE ANTIFREEZE IN THE RESERVOIR LEAKING AND READY TO EXPLODE. A LOCAL MECHA...

Mar 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR WAS OVER-HEATING BUT ICE COLD AIR WAS COMING OUT OF VENTS WHEN HEAT WAS DIALED UP TO THE MAX (90*F). UNDERSTANDABLY THE CAR WAS RUNNING A LITTLE IRRATICALLY (SPUTTERING & HESITATING). I OPENED CAR HOOD TO FIND ALL THE ANTIFREEZE IN THE RESERVOIR LEAKING AND READY TO EXPLODE. A LOCAL MECHA...

Feb 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STARTER WIRE ATTACHED TO STARTER KEEPS FALLING OFF..FIRST TIME I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND MY GUARDING ANGEL WAS WITH ME AND I COASTED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND GOT HELP. ALL THE OTHER TIMES I WOULD GET IN THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. A TOW TRUCK DRIVER TOOK PITY ON ME AND TOLD ME WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND...

Feb 27, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER WIRE ATTACHED TO STARTER KEEPS FALLING OFF..FIRST TIME I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND MY GUARDING ANGEL WAS WITH ME AND I COASTED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND GOT HELP. ALL THE OTHER TIMES I WOULD GET IN THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. A TOW TRUCK DRIVER TOOK PITY ON ME AND TOLD ME WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND...

Feb 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STARTER WIRE ATTACHED TO STARTER KEEPS FALLING OFF..FIRST TIME I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND MY GUARDING ANGEL WAS WITH ME AND I COASTED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND GOT HELP. ALL THE OTHER TIMES I WOULD GET IN THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. A TOW TRUCK DRIVER TOOK PITY ON ME AND TOLD ME WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND...

Feb 27, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER WIRE ATTACHED TO STARTER KEEPS FALLING OFF..FIRST TIME I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND MY GUARDING ANGEL WAS WITH ME AND I COASTED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND GOT HELP. ALL THE OTHER TIMES I WOULD GET IN THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. A TOW TRUCK DRIVER TOOK PITY ON ME AND TOLD ME WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND...

Feb 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN OUT, CAUSING WATER TO GET INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED RUNNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN 3.8 LITER ENGINES, THE VEHICLE HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED 2X AND IT CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE WHICH NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#.

Feb 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN OUT, CAUSING WATER TO GET INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED RUNNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN 3.8 LITER ENGINES, THE VEHICLE HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED 2X AND IT CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE WHICH NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#.

Feb 20, 1999 Suspension

DEALER INTSALLED FRONT COIL SPRING SHIELDS, CAUSING A BANGING NOISE. I RETURNED VEHICLE A SECOND TIME, NOISE IS STILL HAPPENING WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS AND BAD ROADS. *AK

Feb 20, 1999 Suspension

DEALER INTSALLED FRONT COIL SPRING SHIELDS, CAUSING A BANGING NOISE. I RETURNED VEHICLE A SECOND TIME, NOISE IS STILL HAPPENING WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS AND BAD ROADS. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 60-65 MPH CAR LOST POWER AND POWER STEERING ON HIGHWAY. DEALER CONTACTED, AND DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TEETH, WHICH HAD SHEARED OFF. PROBLEM CANNOT BE REMEDIED, AND STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML

Feb 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.

Feb 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TFI MODULE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL.

Feb 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLIES NEED REPLACEMENT.

Feb 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLIES NEED REPLACEMENT.

Feb 18, 1999 Suspension

REAR SWAY BAR END LINK FAILED.

Feb 18, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 60-65 MPH CAR LOST POWER AND POWER STEERING ON HIGHWAY. DEALER CONTACTED, AND DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TEETH, WHICH HAD SHEARED OFF. PROBLEM CANNOT BE REMEDIED, AND STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML

Feb 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.

Feb 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TFI MODULE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL.

Feb 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLIES NEED REPLACEMENT.

Feb 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLIES NEED REPLACEMENT.

Feb 18, 1999 Suspension

REAR SWAY BAR END LINK FAILED.

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL, CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. (#92M77).

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL, CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. (#92M77).

Feb 13, 1999 Steering Crash

WOMAN AHEAD OF ME STOPPED IN AN INTERSECTION, I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT HIT HER. INJURED MY WRIST. STEERING WHEEL GRIP IS LOOSE AT TOP, WIGGLES DUE TO SUN ON ADHESIVES.

Feb 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WOMAN AHEAD OF ME STOPPED IN AN INTERSECTION, I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT HIT HER. INJURED MY WRIST. STEERING WHEEL GRIP IS LOOSE AT TOP, WIGGLES DUE TO SUN ON ADHESIVES.

Feb 13, 1999 Steering Crash

WOMAN AHEAD OF ME STOPPED IN AN INTERSECTION, I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT HIT HER. INJURED MY WRIST. STEERING WHEEL GRIP IS LOOSE AT TOP, WIGGLES DUE TO SUN ON ADHESIVES.

Feb 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WOMAN AHEAD OF ME STOPPED IN AN INTERSECTION, I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT HIT HER. INJURED MY WRIST. STEERING WHEEL GRIP IS LOOSE AT TOP, WIGGLES DUE TO SUN ON ADHESIVES.

Feb 11, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (98I-002- SUSPENSION: SOLID FRONT SPRING COIL) ON THREE OCCASIONS, WHICH CAUSED TIRE TO COMPLETELY SHRED AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION.

Feb 11, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (98I-002- SUSPENSION: SOLID FRONT SPRING COIL) ON THREE OCCASIONS, WHICH CAUSED TIRE TO COMPLETELY SHRED AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION.

Feb 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN MAKING A TURN, AND WHEN ACCELERATING. CAN HEAR ENGINE JUMP. MOTOR MOUNTS ARE CORRODED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. RECALL 98V323000 DEALS WITH SAME PROBLEM., ENGINE MOUNTS. BUT DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. HOWEVER, LOCAL FOR DDEALER...

Feb 10, 1999 Suspension

WHEN TURNING VEHICLE OR HITTING A BUMP THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE REAR OF CAR. DLR REPLACED BOTH REAR STABILZER LINKS.

Feb 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN MAKING A TURN, AND WHEN ACCELERATING. CAN HEAR ENGINE JUMP. MOTOR MOUNTS ARE CORRODED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. RECALL 98V323000 DEALS WITH SAME PROBLEM., ENGINE MOUNTS. BUT DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. HOWEVER, LOCAL FOR DDEALER...

Feb 10, 1999 Suspension

WHEN TURNING VEHICLE OR HITTING A BUMP THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE REAR OF CAR. DLR REPLACED BOTH REAR STABILZER LINKS.

Feb 9, 1999 Suspension

RECALLS 98V094/98I-002, FRONT COIL SPRINGS; AND RECALL 93V-106, REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THESE RECALLS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF 3.0 LITER ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED ALL PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO THOSE MENTIONED IN THE RECALLS. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. ...

Feb 9, 1999 Structure

RECALLS 98V094/98I-002, FRONT COIL SPRINGS; AND RECALL 93V-106, REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THESE RECALLS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF 3.0 LITER ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED ALL PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO THOSE MENTIONED IN THE RECALLS. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. ...

Feb 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

FAULTY HEADLAMP SWITCH HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING ANY TURN THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATES THE SOUND IS BACK AGAIN, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Feb 9, 1999 Suspension

RECALLS 98V094/98I-002, FRONT COIL SPRINGS; AND RECALL 93V-106, REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THESE RECALLS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF 3.0 LITER ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED ALL PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO THOSE MENTIONED IN THE RECALLS. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. ...

Feb 9, 1999 Structure

RECALLS 98V094/98I-002, FRONT COIL SPRINGS; AND RECALL 93V-106, REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THESE RECALLS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF 3.0 LITER ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED ALL PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO THOSE MENTIONED IN THE RECALLS. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. ...

Feb 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

FAULTY HEADLAMP SWITCH HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING ANY TURN THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATES THE SOUND IS BACK AGAIN, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Feb 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SIMILAR COMPONENT RECALLED IN 94 AND 95 MODELS, WHY NOT 93? *AK

Feb 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SIMILAR COMPONENT RECALLED IN 94 AND 95 MODELS, WHY NOT 93? *AK

Feb 5, 1999 Steering

TRAVELING 10MPH & MADE A RIGHT TURN. HEARD A CLUNK NOISE. VEHICLE STEERING LOCKED UP. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. NOTICED BODY MOUNTS HAD WORN OUT & ENGINE HAD DROPPED DOWN. RECALL 93V106002. RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED. *AK

Feb 5, 1999 Structure

TRAVELING 10MPH & MADE A RIGHT TURN. HEARD A CLUNK NOISE. VEHICLE STEERING LOCKED UP. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. NOTICED BODY MOUNTS HAD WORN OUT & ENGINE HAD DROPPED DOWN. RECALL 93V106002. RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED. *AK

Feb 5, 1999 Steering

TRAVELING 10MPH & MADE A RIGHT TURN. HEARD A CLUNK NOISE. VEHICLE STEERING LOCKED UP. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. NOTICED BODY MOUNTS HAD WORN OUT & ENGINE HAD DROPPED DOWN. RECALL 93V106002. RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED. *AK

Feb 5, 1999 Structure

TRAVELING 10MPH & MADE A RIGHT TURN. HEARD A CLUNK NOISE. VEHICLE STEERING LOCKED UP. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. NOTICED BODY MOUNTS HAD WORN OUT & ENGINE HAD DROPPED DOWN. RECALL 93V106002. RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED. *AK

Feb 4, 1999 Suspension

RECALL 98S15.COMPONENT THAT WAS INSTALLED TO KEEP SPRING FROM HITTING TIRE FILLS UP WITH SNOW/ICE, THEN SPRING ACTION IS LOST AND SPRING ACTION WILL BOTTOM OUT. VEHCILE STARTED TO SHIMMY DUE TO DAMAGED FRONT SPRING. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS NOT AWARE AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXIS...

Feb 4, 1999 Suspension

RECALL 98S15.COMPONENT THAT WAS INSTALLED TO KEEP SPRING FROM HITTING TIRE FILLS UP WITH SNOW/ICE, THEN SPRING ACTION IS LOST AND SPRING ACTION WILL BOTTOM OUT. VEHCILE STARTED TO SHIMMY DUE TO DAMAGED FRONT SPRING. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS NOT AWARE AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXIS...

Feb 3, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000, HEADLIGHT SWITCH RECALL WHICH HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE, BUT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OUT. FINALLY, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND THERE WAS A SMELL BURNING PLASTIC. IT WAS D...

Feb 3, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000, HEADLIGHT SWITCH RECALL WHICH HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE, BUT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OUT. FINALLY, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND THERE WAS A SMELL BURNING PLASTIC. IT WAS D...

Feb 2, 1999 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONTACTED DEALER, NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 98I002000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONTACTED DEALER, NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 98I002000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM.CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER STATED AFTER INSPECTION THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAD TO BE CHANGED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM.CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER STATED AFTER INSPECTION THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAD TO BE CHANGED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM.CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER STATED AFTER INSPECTION THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAD TO BE CHANGED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM.CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER STATED AFTER INSPECTION THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAD TO BE CHANGED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

Jan 30, 1999 Power Train

FOUND OUT TRANSMISSION WAS RECALLED ON SOME OF THE 1993 TAURUSES BUT TOLD THAT OURS WAS NOT RECALLED BY QUALITY FORD IN INDEPENDECE KS. *AK

Jan 30, 1999 Structure

CAR HAS PROBLEMS SINCE 16,000 MILES. NEW DOOR SEALS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND ONE OF THE BODY SHOPS IN TOWN SAID THERE WERE MORE DUST LEAKS THEN HE'D EVER SEEN. CAN'T BE FIXED. TIRED OF MY CAR LOOKING LIKE I DUMPED 10,000 VACCUM CLEANER BAGS INTO IT. WE LIVE ON A GRAVEL ROAD, BUT YOU HAVE TO SEE TH...

Jan 30, 1999 Power Train

FOUND OUT TRANSMISSION WAS RECALLED ON SOME OF THE 1993 TAURUSES BUT TOLD THAT OURS WAS NOT RECALLED BY QUALITY FORD IN INDEPENDECE KS. *AK

Jan 30, 1999 Structure

CAR HAS PROBLEMS SINCE 16,000 MILES. NEW DOOR SEALS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND ONE OF THE BODY SHOPS IN TOWN SAID THERE WERE MORE DUST LEAKS THEN HE'D EVER SEEN. CAN'T BE FIXED. TIRED OF MY CAR LOOKING LIKE I DUMPED 10,000 VACCUM CLEANER BAGS INTO IT. WE LIVE ON A GRAVEL ROAD, BUT YOU HAVE TO SEE TH...

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER AND OIL CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE,AND THE WHEN TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE DIED OUT. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS. ALSO BROKE EXHAUST PIPE AND WATER HOSE

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS. ALSO BROKE EXHAUST PIPE AND WATER HOSE

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS. ALSO BROKE EXHAUST PIPE AND WATER HOSE

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER AND OIL CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE,AND THE WHEN TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE DIED OUT. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS. ALSO BROKE EXHAUST PIPE AND WATER HOSE

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS. ALSO BROKE EXHAUST PIPE AND WATER HOSE

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS. ALSO BROKE EXHAUST PIPE AND WATER HOSE

Jan 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE HEAT WENT OUT. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER STARTS UP THE VEHICLE IT VIBRATES ALOT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE HEAT WENT OUT. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER STARTS UP THE VEHICLE IT VIBRATES ALOT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE HEAT WENT OUT. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER STARTS UP THE VEHICLE IT VIBRATES ALOT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE HEAT WENT OUT. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER STARTS UP THE VEHICLE IT VIBRATES ALOT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Suspension

RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON THE GUARD FOR THE FRONT SPRINGS, HOWEVER GUARD INTERFERS WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE FRONT STRUT CAUSING NOISE.

Jan 26, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, A CRACKED PISTON CAUSED THE TRANSMISISON TO SUDDENLY DROP OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AND STOP.

Jan 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAN OVERHEATED AND BURNED UP CAUSING SMELL OF BURNED WIRES INSIDE VEHICLE.

Jan 26, 1999 Suspension

RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON THE GUARD FOR THE FRONT SPRINGS, HOWEVER GUARD INTERFERS WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE FRONT STRUT CAUSING NOISE.

Jan 26, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, A CRACKED PISTON CAUSED THE TRANSMISISON TO SUDDENLY DROP OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AND STOP.

Jan 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAN OVERHEATED AND BURNED UP CAUSING SMELL OF BURNED WIRES INSIDE VEHICLE.

Jan 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER BRINGING MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE A LACK OF HEAT, HE CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT AND THEN WATER PUMP. BUT NEITHER WAS THE PROBLEM.HE THEN SPOKE TO A FEW OTHER MECHANICS WHO TOLD HIM IT WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH 3.8L FORD TAURUS ENGINES DUE TO FAULTY HEAD GASKETS. ALL OTHER PROBLEMS ARE SELF ...

Jan 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER BRINGING MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE A LACK OF HEAT, HE CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT AND THEN WATER PUMP. BUT NEITHER WAS THE PROBLEM.HE THEN SPOKE TO A FEW OTHER MECHANICS WHO TOLD HIM IT WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH 3.8L FORD TAURUS ENGINES DUE TO FAULTY HEAD GASKETS. ALL OTHER PROBLEMS ARE SELF ...

Jan 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER BRINGING MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE A LACK OF HEAT, HE CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT AND THEN WATER PUMP. BUT NEITHER WAS THE PROBLEM.HE THEN SPOKE TO A FEW OTHER MECHANICS WHO TOLD HIM IT WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH 3.8L FORD TAURUS ENGINES DUE TO FAULTY HEAD GASKETS. ALL OTHER PROBLEMS ARE SELF ...

Jan 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER BRINGING MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE A LACK OF HEAT, HE CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT AND THEN WATER PUMP. BUT NEITHER WAS THE PROBLEM.HE THEN SPOKE TO A FEW OTHER MECHANICS WHO TOLD HIM IT WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH 3.8L FORD TAURUS ENGINES DUE TO FAULTY HEAD GASKETS. ALL OTHER PROBLEMS ARE SELF ...

Jan 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER BRINGING MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE A LACK OF HEAT, HE CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT AND THEN WATER PUMP. BUT NEITHER WAS THE PROBLEM.HE THEN SPOKE TO A FEW OTHER MECHANICS WHO TOLD HIM IT WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH 3.8L FORD TAURUS ENGINES DUE TO FAULTY HEAD GASKETS. ALL OTHER PROBLEMS ARE SELF ...

Jan 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER BRINGING MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE A LACK OF HEAT, HE CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT AND THEN WATER PUMP. BUT NEITHER WAS THE PROBLEM.HE THEN SPOKE TO A FEW OTHER MECHANICS WHO TOLD HIM IT WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH 3.8L FORD TAURUS ENGINES DUE TO FAULTY HEAD GASKETS. ALL OTHER PROBLEMS ARE SELF ...

Jan 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 1994 AND 1995 TAURUS AND SABLE HAVE BEEN CITED FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURES. I HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF OTHERS WHO HAVE REALIZED SIMILAR FAILURES OF THEIR 1993 VEHICLE HEAD GASKETS. I FEEL THAT THESE FAILURES REPRESENT A SIGNIFICANT DESIGN FLAW AND A THREAT TO VEHICLE SAFETY. OBVIOUSLY I HAVE HAD REPAIR...

Jan 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 1994 AND 1995 TAURUS AND SABLE HAVE BEEN CITED FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURES. I HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF OTHERS WHO HAVE REALIZED SIMILAR FAILURES OF THEIR 1993 VEHICLE HEAD GASKETS. I FEEL THAT THESE FAILURES REPRESENT A SIGNIFICANT DESIGN FLAW AND A THREAT TO VEHICLE SAFETY. OBVIOUSLY I HAVE HAD REPAIR...

Jan 22, 1999 Equipment

THE 1994 AND 1995 TAURUS AND SABLE HAVE BEEN CITED FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURES. I HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF OTHERS WHO HAVE REALIZED SIMILAR FAILURES OF THEIR 1993 VEHICLE HEAD GASKETS. I FEEL THAT THESE FAILURES REPRESENT A SIGNIFICANT DESIGN FLAW AND A THREAT TO VEHICLE SAFETY. OBVIOUSLY I HAVE HAD REPAIR...

Jan 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 1994 AND 1995 TAURUS AND SABLE HAVE BEEN CITED FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURES. I HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF OTHERS WHO HAVE REALIZED SIMILAR FAILURES OF THEIR 1993 VEHICLE HEAD GASKETS. I FEEL THAT THESE FAILURES REPRESENT A SIGNIFICANT DESIGN FLAW AND A THREAT TO VEHICLE SAFETY. OBVIOUSLY I HAVE HAD REPAIR...

Jan 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 1994 AND 1995 TAURUS AND SABLE HAVE BEEN CITED FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURES. I HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF OTHERS WHO HAVE REALIZED SIMILAR FAILURES OF THEIR 1993 VEHICLE HEAD GASKETS. I FEEL THAT THESE FAILURES REPRESENT A SIGNIFICANT DESIGN FLAW AND A THREAT TO VEHICLE SAFETY. OBVIOUSLY I HAVE HAD REPAIR...

Jan 22, 1999 Equipment

THE 1994 AND 1995 TAURUS AND SABLE HAVE BEEN CITED FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURES. I HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF OTHERS WHO HAVE REALIZED SIMILAR FAILURES OF THEIR 1993 VEHICLE HEAD GASKETS. I FEEL THAT THESE FAILURES REPRESENT A SIGNIFICANT DESIGN FLAW AND A THREAT TO VEHICLE SAFETY. OBVIOUSLY I HAVE HAD REPAIR...

Jan 21, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER DOES NOT SHUT OFF WHEN DISENGAGED.

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR LEAKS WHILE THE CAR IS WARMING UP.

Jan 21, 1999 Suspension

STRUT MOUNT PLATES WORN OUT.

Jan 21, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER DOES NOT SHUT OFF WHEN DISENGAGED.

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR LEAKS WHILE THE CAR IS WARMING UP.

Jan 21, 1999 Suspension

STRUT MOUNT PLATES WORN OUT.

Jan 20, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000, THE HEADLIGHT RECALL IN WHICH THIS VEHICLE IS INCLUDED AND GOT REIMBURSED. BUT 2 YEARS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM EXISTS WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Visibility

THE HIGH SPEED WIPPING ACTION WOULD COME TO A FULL STOP, WAIT 10 TO 15 SECONDS AND THEN START. THE NEXT SLOWER SPEED WOULD DO THE SAME. THE INTERMITTANT SPEEDS SEEMED TO WORK. FORD SERVICE REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR, THAT I WAS TOLD WAS BINDING AND ALSO REPLACED THE MOTOR HARNESS.

Jan 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEW WHILE DRIVING, STEAM CAME OUT OF EXHAUST, THEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT OVER TO THE HOT PEG. STOPPED CAR AND HAD BE TOWED BACK TO WOODBURY. DEALER TELLS US ALL FORD PRODUCTS WITH A 3.8 LITTER ENGINE SEEM TO BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THEY SAY THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR 3.8 LITTER E...

Jan 20, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000, THE HEADLIGHT RECALL IN WHICH THIS VEHICLE IS INCLUDED AND GOT REIMBURSED. BUT 2 YEARS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM EXISTS WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Visibility

THE HIGH SPEED WIPPING ACTION WOULD COME TO A FULL STOP, WAIT 10 TO 15 SECONDS AND THEN START. THE NEXT SLOWER SPEED WOULD DO THE SAME. THE INTERMITTANT SPEEDS SEEMED TO WORK. FORD SERVICE REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR, THAT I WAS TOLD WAS BINDING AND ALSO REPLACED THE MOTOR HARNESS.

Jan 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEW WHILE DRIVING, STEAM CAME OUT OF EXHAUST, THEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT OVER TO THE HOT PEG. STOPPED CAR AND HAD BE TOWED BACK TO WOODBURY. DEALER TELLS US ALL FORD PRODUCTS WITH A 3.8 LITTER ENGINE SEEM TO BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THEY SAY THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR 3.8 LITTER E...

Jan 17, 1999 Suspension

OUR '93 TAURUS BROKE A COIL SPRING AT 30K MILES AND THE OTHER AT 40K. I PAID TO HAVE BOTH REPAIRS DONE. I WROTE TO FORD TO COMPLAIN WHICH DIDN'T HELP ANY. NOW THE CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED. I HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE JULY'98 TO BE REIMBURSED WHICH FORD SAID THEY WOULD DO IN THE RECALL LETTER. I ALSO HAD ...

Jan 17, 1999 Suspension

OUR '93 TAURUS BROKE A COIL SPRING AT 30K MILES AND THE OTHER AT 40K. I PAID TO HAVE BOTH REPAIRS DONE. I WROTE TO FORD TO COMPLAIN WHICH DIDN'T HELP ANY. NOW THE CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED. I HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE JULY'98 TO BE REIMBURSED WHICH FORD SAID THEY WOULD DO IN THE RECALL LETTER. I ALSO HAD ...

Jan 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

PER DEALER, IF THE LOWER MOTOR MOUNTS ARE NOT REPLACED, WILL RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF TAURUS OWNERS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THIS REPAIR, OFTENTIMES MORE THAN ONCE.

Jan 16, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Jan 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

PER DEALER, IF THE LOWER MOTOR MOUNTS ARE NOT REPLACED, WILL RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF TAURUS OWNERS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THIS REPAIR, OFTENTIMES MORE THAN ONCE.

Jan 16, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Jan 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WAS WAITING AT A STOP WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO SURGE FORWARD. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES. HIT A GARAGE DOOR. HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE. HAS NOT BEEN TO DEALER. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WAS WAITING AT A STOP WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO SURGE FORWARD. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES. HIT A GARAGE DOOR. HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE. HAS NOT BEEN TO DEALER. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Suspension

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98I-002.000 CONCERNING COIL SPRINGS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. THE COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. SHIELDS WERE NOT USED FOR REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOT SATISFIED & IS UPSET. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE HAD 3 TRANSMISSION REPLACMENTS/TWO TIMES BY DEALER, AND THIRD BY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS CONDITION IS NOT NORMAL. CAN SOMEONE HELP CONSUMER IN THIS MATTER? *AK *ML

Jan 13, 1999 Suspension

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98I-002.000 CONCERNING COIL SPRINGS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. THE COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. SHIELDS WERE NOT USED FOR REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOT SATISFIED & IS UPSET. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE HAD 3 TRANSMISSION REPLACMENTS/TWO TIMES BY DEALER, AND THIRD BY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS CONDITION IS NOT NORMAL. CAN SOMEONE HELP CONSUMER IN THIS MATTER? *AK *ML

Jan 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A LOUD FUNNY NOISE COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN OPENING UP HOOD THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS DAMAGED, AND THE BELT KEPT MOVING OVER, CAUSING MORE PROBLEMS FOR THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE VEHICLE SPINNED OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO FRONT COIL SPRINGS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY FIXED. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY OR AT HIGH SPEEDS THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTS OR SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A LOUD FUNNY NOISE COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN OPENING UP HOOD THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS DAMAGED, AND THE BELT KEPT MOVING OVER, CAUSING MORE PROBLEMS FOR THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE VEHICLE SPINNED OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO FRONT COIL SPRINGS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY FIXED. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY OR AT HIGH SPEEDS THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTS OR SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOKE STARTED BOLWING OUT OF THE ENIGINE, AND ANTI-FREEZE WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE ENGINE DUE TO THE LOSS OF ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A DARK COUNTRY ROAD THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF . DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK,CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO BLOW. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM 1--ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON; TOOK TO DEALER AND READ CODES--O2 SENSOR FAILING AND TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. RE TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, DEALER ADVISED THAT HE WITNESSED SLIPPAGE AND WAS CRACKED PISTON IN TRANSMISSION; ADVISED ME THAT PROBLEM WAS COMMON BECAUSE PISTON WAS ALUMINUM AND ARE BEIN...

Jan 11, 1999 Power Train

PROBLEM 1--ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON; TOOK TO DEALER AND READ CODES--O2 SENSOR FAILING AND TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. RE TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, DEALER ADVISED THAT HE WITNESSED SLIPPAGE AND WAS CRACKED PISTON IN TRANSMISSION; ADVISED ME THAT PROBLEM WAS COMMON BECAUSE PISTON WAS ALUMINUM AND ARE BEIN...

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE, RECALL COMPONENT ON OTHER MODEL YEARS HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO YEAR.

Jan 11, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Jan 11, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOKE STARTED BOLWING OUT OF THE ENIGINE, AND ANTI-FREEZE WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE ENGINE DUE TO THE LOSS OF ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A DARK COUNTRY ROAD THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF . DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK,CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO BLOW. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM 1--ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON; TOOK TO DEALER AND READ CODES--O2 SENSOR FAILING AND TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. RE TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, DEALER ADVISED THAT HE WITNESSED SLIPPAGE AND WAS CRACKED PISTON IN TRANSMISSION; ADVISED ME THAT PROBLEM WAS COMMON BECAUSE PISTON WAS ALUMINUM AND ARE BEIN...

Jan 11, 1999 Power Train

PROBLEM 1--ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON; TOOK TO DEALER AND READ CODES--O2 SENSOR FAILING AND TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. RE TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, DEALER ADVISED THAT HE WITNESSED SLIPPAGE AND WAS CRACKED PISTON IN TRANSMISSION; ADVISED ME THAT PROBLEM WAS COMMON BECAUSE PISTON WAS ALUMINUM AND ARE BEIN...

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE, RECALL COMPONENT ON OTHER MODEL YEARS HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO YEAR.

Jan 11, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Jan 8, 1999 Suspension

EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH GETTING DEALER TO HONOR MFR. RECALL NOTICE # 98S -5 / NHTSA RECALL # 98V-094 000/ FORD COIL SPRINGS. *AK

Jan 8, 1999 Suspension

EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH GETTING DEALER TO HONOR MFR. RECALL NOTICE # 98S -5 / NHTSA RECALL # 98V-094 000/ FORD COIL SPRINGS. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS PARTS FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY. THEY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLOWN/ONE DEAD ENGINE CYLINDER NEEDS REPLACEMENT/ONE ENGINE MOUNT BROKE AND OTHER IS CRACKING/POWER STEERING MAKES GRINDING NOISES WHENEVER WHEEL IS TURNED, AND SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IN...

Jan 7, 1999 Steering

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS PARTS FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY. THEY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLOWN/ONE DEAD ENGINE CYLINDER NEEDS REPLACEMENT/ONE ENGINE MOUNT BROKE AND OTHER IS CRACKING/POWER STEERING MAKES GRINDING NOISES WHENEVER WHEEL IS TURNED, AND SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IN...

Jan 7, 1999 Seat Belts

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS PARTS FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY. THEY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLOWN/ONE DEAD ENGINE CYLINDER NEEDS REPLACEMENT/ONE ENGINE MOUNT BROKE AND OTHER IS CRACKING/POWER STEERING MAKES GRINDING NOISES WHENEVER WHEEL IS TURNED, AND SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IN...

Jan 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL. DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE SEVERAL OTHER COMPONENTS WERE DAMAGED. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS PARTS FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY. THEY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLOWN/ONE DEAD ENGINE CYLINDER NEEDS REPLACEMENT/ONE ENGINE MOUNT BROKE AND OTHER IS CRACKING/POWER STEERING MAKES GRINDING NOISES WHENEVER WHEEL IS TURNED, AND SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IN...

Jan 7, 1999 Steering

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS PARTS FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY. THEY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLOWN/ONE DEAD ENGINE CYLINDER NEEDS REPLACEMENT/ONE ENGINE MOUNT BROKE AND OTHER IS CRACKING/POWER STEERING MAKES GRINDING NOISES WHENEVER WHEEL IS TURNED, AND SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IN...

Jan 7, 1999 Seat Belts

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS PARTS FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY. THEY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLOWN/ONE DEAD ENGINE CYLINDER NEEDS REPLACEMENT/ONE ENGINE MOUNT BROKE AND OTHER IS CRACKING/POWER STEERING MAKES GRINDING NOISES WHENEVER WHEEL IS TURNED, AND SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IN...

Jan 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL. DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE SEVERAL OTHER COMPONENTS WERE DAMAGED. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Suspension

EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DEALER HONORING MFR. RECALL NOTICE 98S 15, FORD COIL SPRING. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, RECALL COMPONENT ON OTHER MODEL YEAR, VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO YEAR.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS FAILED.

Jan 6, 1999 Suspension

EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DEALER HONORING MFR. RECALL NOTICE 98S 15, FORD COIL SPRING. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, RECALL COMPONENT ON OTHER MODEL YEAR, VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO YEAR.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING CAR AND STOPS AT LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO MOVE, SEEMS AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL. REPAIR SHOP HAS VEHICLE AND STATED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING CAR AND STOPS AT LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO MOVE, SEEMS AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL. REPAIR SHOP HAS VEHICLE AND STATED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 1, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE 2ND TRANSMISSION HAS LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON IT BUT IS OUT OF WARRANTY ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. ALL TRANSMMISSIONS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY A FORD DEALER 'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT. I DO NOT BE...

Jan 1, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE 2ND TRANSMISSION HAS LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON IT BUT IS OUT OF WARRANTY ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. ALL TRANSMMISSIONS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY A FORD DEALER 'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT. I DO NOT BE...

Dec 31, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT 70 MPH NOTICED VEHICLE STALLING, AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. ALSO, TRANSMISSION GOES INTO ANOTHER GEAR. *AK

Dec 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT 70 MPH NOTICED VEHICLE STALLING, AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. ALSO, TRANSMISSION GOES INTO ANOTHER GEAR. *AK

Dec 31, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT 70 MPH NOTICED VEHICLE STALLING, AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. ALSO, TRANSMISSION GOES INTO ANOTHER GEAR. *AK

Dec 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT 70 MPH NOTICED VEHICLE STALLING, AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. ALSO, TRANSMISSION GOES INTO ANOTHER GEAR. *AK

Dec 29, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DEALER HONORING MFR. RECALL # 98S-15/ 98M-02 : FORD/ FRONT COIL SPRINGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RAN OUT OF PARTS AND HAS THEM ON ORDER. DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BE IN, AND THEY HAVE LOTS OTHER CONSUMERS BEFORE HER, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO GIVE CONSUMER AN...

Dec 29, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN TO THE RIGHT OR MAKING A TURN TO THE LEFT, THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHENEVER CONSUMER MAKES A TURN. *AK

Dec 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLOWED OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3,000. MILES, WATER KEPT A CHECK ON WAS DRIVING HOME ON INTERSTATE WITH 2 YEAR OLD CHILD WHEN MOTOR STARTED RUNNING HOT, PULLED OVER COOLED OFF, CHECKED WATER IT EAS FINE, DROVE ON, WHEN GOT HOME WAS HOT AGAIN. THEY HAVE RECALLED 94 AND UP MOTORS SAME AS MI...

Dec 29, 1998 Visibility

HEAD GASKETS BLOWED OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3,000. MILES, WATER KEPT A CHECK ON WAS DRIVING HOME ON INTERSTATE WITH 2 YEAR OLD CHILD WHEN MOTOR STARTED RUNNING HOT, PULLED OVER COOLED OFF, CHECKED WATER IT EAS FINE, DROVE ON, WHEN GOT HOME WAS HOT AGAIN. THEY HAVE RECALLED 94 AND UP MOTORS SAME AS MI...

Dec 29, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DEALER HONORING MFR. RECALL # 98S-15/ 98M-02 : FORD/ FRONT COIL SPRINGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RAN OUT OF PARTS AND HAS THEM ON ORDER. DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BE IN, AND THEY HAVE LOTS OTHER CONSUMERS BEFORE HER, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO GIVE CONSUMER AN...

Dec 29, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN TO THE RIGHT OR MAKING A TURN TO THE LEFT, THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHENEVER CONSUMER MAKES A TURN. *AK

Dec 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLOWED OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3,000. MILES, WATER KEPT A CHECK ON WAS DRIVING HOME ON INTERSTATE WITH 2 YEAR OLD CHILD WHEN MOTOR STARTED RUNNING HOT, PULLED OVER COOLED OFF, CHECKED WATER IT EAS FINE, DROVE ON, WHEN GOT HOME WAS HOT AGAIN. THEY HAVE RECALLED 94 AND UP MOTORS SAME AS MI...

Dec 29, 1998 Visibility

HEAD GASKETS BLOWED OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3,000. MILES, WATER KEPT A CHECK ON WAS DRIVING HOME ON INTERSTATE WITH 2 YEAR OLD CHILD WHEN MOTOR STARTED RUNNING HOT, PULLED OVER COOLED OFF, CHECKED WATER IT EAS FINE, DROVE ON, WHEN GOT HOME WAS HOT AGAIN. THEY HAVE RECALLED 94 AND UP MOTORS SAME AS MI...

Dec 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE ON TWO OCCASIONS, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 28, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, REASON UNKNOWN . VEHICLE ONLY HAD 61,000 MILES OF WEAR. BELEIVED THIS CONDITION WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

Dec 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE ON TWO OCCASIONS, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 28, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, REASON UNKNOWN . VEHICLE ONLY HAD 61,000 MILES OF WEAR. BELEIVED THIS CONDITION WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

Dec 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FAILED SUMMER OF 1998. REPLACED. ON 11/24/98, FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BOLT CAME OUT AND REAR MOUNT FAILED. TOTAL FAILURE OCCURED WHEN CAR WAS SHIFTED TO REVERSE AT A FULL STOP. (LARGE CLUNK OF CAR). WHEN CAR WAS PUT INTO FORWARD, CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY!!!! LARGE JERK OF CAR...

Dec 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FAILED SUMMER OF 1998. REPLACED. ON 11/24/98, FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BOLT CAME OUT AND REAR MOUNT FAILED. TOTAL FAILURE OCCURED WHEN CAR WAS SHIFTED TO REVERSE AT A FULL STOP. (LARGE CLUNK OF CAR). WHEN CAR WAS PUT INTO FORWARD, CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY!!!! LARGE JERK OF CAR...

Dec 22, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE TRANMISSION FAILED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO GET SOMEONE TO PUSH THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THE COSNUMER LOST ALL POWER. DEALER HAS TO REBUILT THE TRANMISSION. *AK

Dec 22, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE TRANMISSION FAILED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO GET SOMEONE TO PUSH THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THE COSNUMER LOST ALL POWER. DEALER HAS TO REBUILT THE TRANMISSION. *AK

Dec 21, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE MAKES A CRACKING AND CRUNCHING SOUND AROUND THE FRONT TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. ASSOCIATED WITH RECALL NUMBER 98V094000.*AK

Dec 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET WARPED - DEFECTIVE. CAUSED CAR TO OVERHEAT BY LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE.

Dec 21, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE MAKES A CRACKING AND CRUNCHING SOUND AROUND THE FRONT TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. ASSOCIATED WITH RECALL NUMBER 98V094000.*AK

Dec 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET WARPED - DEFECTIVE. CAUSED CAR TO OVERHEAT BY LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE.

Dec 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED REQUIRING ENGINE REPAIR TO INCLUDE HEAD GASKETS AND VALVE COVER GASKETS AS WELL AS COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND TUNE-UP. FORD STATES NO PROGRAM FOR ASSISTANCE THOUGH ON 94-95 MODELS A RECALL PROGRAM IS OFFERED.

Dec 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED REQUIRING ENGINE REPAIR TO INCLUDE HEAD GASKETS AND VALVE COVER GASKETS AS WELL AS COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND TUNE-UP. FORD STATES NO PROGRAM FOR ASSISTANCE THOUGH ON 94-95 MODELS A RECALL PROGRAM IS OFFERED.

Dec 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS DETERIORATED, WATER GOT INTO THE ENGINE & IT STARTED TO SPLATTER & STALL OUT. *AK

Dec 17, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATOR. WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE FOR NO REASON. THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTS HAD ALSO FAILED. ALSO, THE RADIATOR HOSE WAS RIPPED AWAY. *AK

Dec 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE FOR NO REASON. THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTS HAD ALSO FAILED. ALSO, THE RADIATOR HOSE WAS RIPPED AWAY. *AK

Dec 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS DETERIORATED, WATER GOT INTO THE ENGINE & IT STARTED TO SPLATTER & STALL OUT. *AK

Dec 17, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATOR. WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE FOR NO REASON. THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTS HAD ALSO FAILED. ALSO, THE RADIATOR HOSE WAS RIPPED AWAY. *AK

Dec 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE FOR NO REASON. THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTS HAD ALSO FAILED. ALSO, THE RADIATOR HOSE WAS RIPPED AWAY. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE UNDERSTAND THAT FORD HAS BEEN RECALLING THEIR TAURUSES DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THEIR MOTOR HEADS CRACKING. OUR HEADS CRACKED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND TO CRACK THE MOTOR BLOCK. WE NOW HAVE TO BUY A NEW MOTOR. EVEN THOUGH FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THEY ARE ONLY RECALLING THE 1994S ...

Dec 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE UNDERSTAND THAT FORD HAS BEEN RECALLING THEIR TAURUSES DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THEIR MOTOR HEADS CRACKING. OUR HEADS CRACKED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND TO CRACK THE MOTOR BLOCK. WE NOW HAVE TO BUY A NEW MOTOR. EVEN THOUGH FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THEY ARE ONLY RECALLING THE 1994S ...

Dec 15, 1998 Seats Fire

UNBRELLA CAME IN CONTACT WITH UNPROTECTED POWER SEAT WIRING CAUSING FIRE.

Dec 15, 1998 Seats Fire

UNBRELLA CAME IN CONTACT WITH UNPROTECTED POWER SEAT WIRING CAUSING FIRE.

Dec 14, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE DENIED RECALL WORK ON FUEL PUMP COMPONENT.

Dec 14, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE DENIED RECALL WORK ON FUEL PUMP COMPONENT.

Dec 10, 1998 Structure

AFTER DEALER INSTALLED SHIELDS UNDER CAR PER RECALL CONSUMER NOTICED BANGING OR KNOCKING NOISE UNDER CAR WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS.

Dec 10, 1998 Structure

AFTER DEALER INSTALLED SHIELDS UNDER CAR PER RECALL CONSUMER NOTICED BANGING OR KNOCKING NOISE UNDER CAR WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS.

Dec 8, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 60 MPH AND USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON HIGH SPEED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING UNTIL CONSUMER CHANGED WIPERS' SPEED TO LOW, AND THEY STARTED WORKING AGAIN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 8, 1998 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE OF AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY ON EITHER SIDE IN CAR , DRIVER OR PASSENGER, DURING COLLISION.

Dec 8, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 60 MPH AND USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON HIGH SPEED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING UNTIL CONSUMER CHANGED WIPERS' SPEED TO LOW, AND THEY STARTED WORKING AGAIN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 8, 1998 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE OF AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY ON EITHER SIDE IN CAR , DRIVER OR PASSENGER, DURING COLLISION.

Dec 3, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT ON A RECALL. THE COST WOULD GO TO CONSUMER IF REPAIRED. *AK.

Dec 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP OR FREEZE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. WOULD NOT UNLOCK. HAD BRAKES REPAIRED AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR LOCKING UP. *AK

Dec 3, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT ON A RECALL. THE COST WOULD GO TO CONSUMER IF REPAIRED. *AK.

Dec 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP OR FREEZE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. WOULD NOT UNLOCK. HAD BRAKES REPAIRED AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR LOCKING UP. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT FAILED, RECALL ON OTHER MODELS WITH LARGER SIZE MOTORS, VEHICLE DENIED.

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT FAILED, RECALL ON OTHER MODELS WITH LARGER SIZE MOTORS, VEHICLE DENIED.

Nov 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ERRATIC TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATION FOR APPROX. 2-3 WKS. RESULTED IN OVERHEATING OF ENGINE WITH WATER CONTAMINATION OF COMBUSTION SECTION.

Nov 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ERRATIC TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATION FOR APPROX. 2-3 WKS. RESULTED IN OVERHEATING OF ENGINE WITH WATER CONTAMINATION OF COMBUSTION SECTION.

Nov 27, 1998 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELT BUCKLES. TWO OUT OF SIX OF SEAT BELT BUCKLES BROKE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 27, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED.

Nov 27, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PROBLEMS.

Nov 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Nov 27, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR BURNED OUT.

Nov 27, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED DUE TO LEAK IN THE COMPRESSOR CRIMP.

Nov 27, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS EXPERIENCED FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE HOWEVER DENIED DUE TO AGE AND MILEAGE.

Nov 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING EXTREME VIBRATION.

Nov 27, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED.

Nov 27, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PROBLEMS.

Nov 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Nov 27, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR BURNED OUT.

Nov 27, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED DUE TO LEAK IN THE COMPRESSOR CRIMP.

Nov 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO ROCK VIOLENTLY.

Nov 27, 1998 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELT BUCKLES. TWO OUT OF SIX OF SEAT BELT BUCKLES BROKE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 27, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED.

Nov 27, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PROBLEMS.

Nov 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Nov 27, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR BURNED OUT.

Nov 27, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED DUE TO LEAK IN THE COMPRESSOR CRIMP.

Nov 27, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS EXPERIENCED FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE HOWEVER DENIED DUE TO AGE AND MILEAGE.

Nov 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING EXTREME VIBRATION.

Nov 27, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED.

Nov 27, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PROBLEMS.

Nov 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Nov 27, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR BURNED OUT.

Nov 27, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED DUE TO LEAK IN THE COMPRESSOR CRIMP.

Nov 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO ROCK VIOLENTLY.

Nov 22, 1998 Visibility

DURING A RECENT SEVERE RAIN STORM, MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WHEN I INCREASED THE SPEED FROM NORMAL TO FAST. I GOT THEM TO WORK BY TURNING BACK TO NORMAL AND UP TO FAST THE SECOND TIME. IN ADDITION, WHEN I ACTIVATED THE TURN SIGNALS, THE WIPERS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. I WAS TOTALLY WITHOUT SIGHT O...

Nov 22, 1998 Visibility

DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPLACE PROBLEM WHINSHIED WHIPER SWICH..SAYS IT'S WEAR AND TEAR... NOW HOW OFTEN DO YOU USE YOUR WINSHIELD WIPER SWICH ENOUGH TO WEAR IT OUT WITH LESS THAN 50,00 MILES? GOD HELP US.. IF THAT IS THE CASE.

Nov 22, 1998 Visibility

DURING A RECENT SEVERE RAIN STORM, MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WHEN I INCREASED THE SPEED FROM NORMAL TO FAST. I GOT THEM TO WORK BY TURNING BACK TO NORMAL AND UP TO FAST THE SECOND TIME. IN ADDITION, WHEN I ACTIVATED THE TURN SIGNALS, THE WIPERS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. I WAS TOTALLY WITHOUT SIGHT O...

Nov 22, 1998 Visibility

DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPLACE PROBLEM WHINSHIED WHIPER SWICH..SAYS IT'S WEAR AND TEAR... NOW HOW OFTEN DO YOU USE YOUR WINSHIELD WIPER SWICH ENOUGH TO WEAR IT OUT WITH LESS THAN 50,00 MILES? GOD HELP US.. IF THAT IS THE CASE.

Nov 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING. MECHANIC STATES THE HEAD GASKETS ARE DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE BEING REPAIRED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. *AK

Nov 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING. MECHANIC STATES THE HEAD GASKETS ARE DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE BEING REPAIRED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT WITH NO WARNING. OWNER HAD TO COAST TO SAFETY. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT WITH NO WARNING. OWNER HAD TO COAST TO SAFETY. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Structure

WHEN ACCELERATING THERE IS MOVEMENT FROM THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE MOUNTS WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL # 93V1060002 IN 1995 WITH 56,000 MILES. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

Nov 17, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT, AND THE TIRES ARE VERY BALD. CONSUMER HAS THE TIRES ROTATED EVERY 3 TO 5000 MILES AND CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Structure

WHEN ACCELERATING THERE IS MOVEMENT FROM THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE MOUNTS WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL # 93V1060002 IN 1995 WITH 56,000 MILES. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

Nov 17, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT, AND THE TIRES ARE VERY BALD. CONSUMER HAS THE TIRES ROTATED EVERY 3 TO 5000 MILES AND CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONCERNING THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CONTACTED DEALER NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER #981002000. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONCERNING THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CONTACTED DEALER NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER #981002000. *AK

Nov 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION- SHIFTS ERRATICALLY, VIOLENTLY SHIFTS INTO LOW GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS(THIS IS NOT PASSING GEAR). SEEMS TO OCCUR ONLY WHEN WEATHER IS VERY HOT AND HAVE BEEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. FORD WILL NOT REPLACE THE MOUNTS EVEN THOUGH A SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED. REASON - OVER 60,000 MILES, ACCORD...

Nov 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION- SHIFTS ERRATICALLY, VIOLENTLY SHIFTS INTO LOW GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS(THIS IS NOT PASSING GEAR). SEEMS TO OCCUR ONLY WHEN WEATHER IS VERY HOT AND HAVE BEEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. FORD WILL NOT REPLACE THE MOUNTS EVEN THOUGH A SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED. REASON - OVER 60,000 MILES, ACCORD...

Nov 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION- SHIFTS ERRATICALLY, VIOLENTLY SHIFTS INTO LOW GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS(THIS IS NOT PASSING GEAR). SEEMS TO OCCUR ONLY WHEN WEATHER IS VERY HOT AND HAVE BEEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. FORD WILL NOT REPLACE THE MOUNTS EVEN THOUGH A SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED. REASON - OVER 60,000 MILES, ACCORD...

Nov 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION- SHIFTS ERRATICALLY, VIOLENTLY SHIFTS INTO LOW GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS(THIS IS NOT PASSING GEAR). SEEMS TO OCCUR ONLY WHEN WEATHER IS VERY HOT AND HAVE BEEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. FORD WILL NOT REPLACE THE MOUNTS EVEN THOUGH A SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED. REASON - OVER 60,000 MILES, ACCORD...

Nov 13, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS ALOT OF VIBRATION. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAKAGE COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER , AND THE DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROMBLEM. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS ALOT OF VIBRATION. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAKAGE COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER , AND THE DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROMBLEM. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET BURNT OUT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN JULY FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, RECALL# 98I002000. AFTER DELAY, RECALL WAS COMPLETED. CURRENT PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *AK *ML

Nov 13, 1998 Visibility

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN JULY FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, RECALL# 98I002000. AFTER DELAY, RECALL WAS COMPLETED. CURRENT PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *AK *ML

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE HEAD, ROD, AND BEARINGS RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE.

Nov 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPER BOLT FAILED DUE TO THREAD FAILURE.

Nov 13, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS ALOT OF VIBRATION. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAKAGE COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER , AND THE DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROMBLEM. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS ALOT OF VIBRATION. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAKAGE COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER , AND THE DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROMBLEM. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET BURNT OUT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN JULY FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, RECALL# 98I002000. AFTER DELAY, RECALL WAS COMPLETED. CURRENT PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *AK *ML

Nov 13, 1998 Visibility

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN JULY FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, RECALL# 98I002000. AFTER DELAY, RECALL WAS COMPLETED. CURRENT PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *AK *ML

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE HEAD, ROD, AND BEARINGS RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE.

Nov 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPER BOLT FAILED DUE TO THREAD FAILURE.

Nov 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANK PUMP. WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT FUEL PUMP WAS COMPLETELY BURNED OUT. THIS IS THE SECOND FUEL TANK PUMP THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK *SLC

Nov 12, 1998 Suspension

LOOSE FRONT TENSION STRUT BUSHING TO BALL JOINT, DUE TO WELD FAILURE.

Nov 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANK PUMP. WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT FUEL PUMP WAS COMPLETELY BURNED OUT. THIS IS THE SECOND FUEL TANK PUMP THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK *SLC

Nov 12, 1998 Suspension

LOOSE FRONT TENSION STRUT BUSHING TO BALL JOINT, DUE TO WELD FAILURE.

Nov 10, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND HEARD A RUMBLING NOISE AND PULLED OVER, SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A FIRE FIGHTER WAS DRIVING BY AND PULLED OVER AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Suspension

RECALL # 98V094 FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAY BREAK WHEN CONTACTING THE TIRE, WHICH MAY CAUSE A TIRE BLOWOUT AND AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS AS OF YET. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WITH NO WARNING, CONSUMER IS AFRAID SHE WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND HEARD A RUMBLING NOISE AND PULLED OVER, SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A FIRE FIGHTER WAS DRIVING BY AND PULLED OVER AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Suspension

RECALL # 98V094 FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAY BREAK WHEN CONTACTING THE TIRE, WHICH MAY CAUSE A TIRE BLOWOUT AND AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS AS OF YET. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WITH NO WARNING, CONSUMER IS AFRAID SHE WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONTACTED DEALER . REPAIRS DELAYED UNTIL PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 98V09400. *AK *ML

Nov 9, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONTACTED DEALER . REPAIRS DELAYED UNTIL PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 98V09400. *AK *ML

Nov 6, 1998 Suspension

RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER 60 DAYS AGO, AND THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER CANNOT OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS A NOISE WHICH IMPLIES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 6, 1998 Suspension

RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER 60 DAYS AGO, AND THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER CANNOT OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS A NOISE WHICH IMPLIES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN IT WOULD VIBRATE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON & STAY. TOOK TO MECHANIC & TOLD MOTOR MOUNTS HAD SNAPPED & THE TIE RODS WERE DAMAGED AND THEY NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Steering

WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN IT WOULD VIBRATE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON & STAY. TOOK TO MECHANIC & TOLD MOTOR MOUNTS HAD SNAPPED & THE TIE RODS WERE DAMAGED AND THEY NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Seat Belts

THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLES DO NOT BUCKLE AT ALL, , WHICH WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR VIBRATES AND SHAKES WHILE BRAKING DUE TO BRAKES.

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

ROTORS FAILED CAUSING SQUEAKING.

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN IT WOULD VIBRATE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON & STAY. TOOK TO MECHANIC & TOLD MOTOR MOUNTS HAD SNAPPED & THE TIE RODS WERE DAMAGED AND THEY NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Steering

WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN IT WOULD VIBRATE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON & STAY. TOOK TO MECHANIC & TOLD MOTOR MOUNTS HAD SNAPPED & THE TIE RODS WERE DAMAGED AND THEY NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Seat Belts

THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLES DO NOT BUCKLE AT ALL, , WHICH WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR VIBRATES AND SHAKES WHILE BRAKING DUE TO BRAKES.

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

ROTORS FAILED CAUSING SQUEAKING.

Nov 2, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER SAYS THAT IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK SEAT BELT BROKE . *YH

Nov 2, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER SAYS THAT IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK SEAT BELT BROKE . *YH

Nov 2, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER SAYS THAT IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK SEAT BELT BROKE . *YH

Nov 2, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER SAYS THAT IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK SEAT BELT BROKE . *YH

Oct 30, 1998 Suspension

RECALL 98V094000/98S15; THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 30, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRING RECALLED, DEALER REFUSED TO FIX UNTIL FAILURE OCCURES.

Oct 30, 1998 Suspension

RECALL 98V094000/98S15; THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 30, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRING RECALLED, DEALER REFUSED TO FIX UNTIL FAILURE OCCURES.

Oct 29, 1998 Suspension

HAD NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP OF NOTICE OF RECALL. WAS TOLD HAD NOT PARTS AVAILABLE FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS & DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Suspension

HAD NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP OF NOTICE OF RECALL. WAS TOLD HAD NOT PARTS AVAILABLE FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS & DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Suspension

THE CONSUMER HAS A RECALL LETTER ON THE FRONT COIL SPRING. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Suspension

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS. HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH COIL SPRINGS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE GAVE OUT AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE ENGINE. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Suspension

THE CONSUMER HAS A RECALL LETTER ON THE FRONT COIL SPRING. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Suspension

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS. HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH COIL SPRINGS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE GAVE OUT AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE ENGINE. *AK

Oct 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. BELIEVED THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE VEHICLES THAT WERE RECALLED IN 1994 & 1995. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND NO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER THE RECALL. *AK

Oct 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE NOTICED THE ENGINE SEEMED TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER (COX FORD, HAMPSTEAD, MD). THEY INFORMED US THAT OUR PROBLEM WAS TWOFOLD. FIRST THEY SAID THE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING, AND THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE DETERIORATED. AFTER DOING SOME EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON T...

Oct 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. BELIEVED THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE VEHICLES THAT WERE RECALLED IN 1994 & 1995. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND NO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER THE RECALL. *AK

Oct 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE NOTICED THE ENGINE SEEMED TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER (COX FORD, HAMPSTEAD, MD). THEY INFORMED US THAT OUR PROBLEM WAS TWOFOLD. FIRST THEY SAID THE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING, AND THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE DETERIORATED. AFTER DOING SOME EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON T...

Oct 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE MOUNTS TWISTED AND BROKE OFF WHICH ALMOST CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 23, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION IN COMBINATION WITH SMALL CRACKS. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS IN, AND THE CONSUMER DOESN'T LIKE DRIVING AROUND WITH COIL SPRINGS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 23, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRING FRACTURED CAUSING DAMAGES OF OTHER COMPONENTS (STRUTS & TIRES)RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE TO COLLASPE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Oct 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE MOUNTS TWISTED AND BROKE OFF WHICH ALMOST CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 23, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION IN COMBINATION WITH SMALL CRACKS. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS IN, AND THE CONSUMER DOESN'T LIKE DRIVING AROUND WITH COIL SPRINGS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 23, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRING FRACTURED CAUSING DAMAGES OF OTHER COMPONENTS (STRUTS & TIRES)RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE TO COLLASPE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Oct 22, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 45 MPH AND PRESSING ON THE BRAKES TO STOP AT A STOP LIGHT, THEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL TO GO AGAIN, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED RIGHT AWAY OR SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD REVVING NOISE THEN JERKS AND JUMPS INTO THE CORRECT GEAR. DEALER AND MANUFACT...

Oct 22, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER CONCERNING THE COIL SPRINGS. DEALER HAS YET TO HONOR HER RECALL LETTER SINCE JULY 98. RECALL # 98I- 002.000. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Structure

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#93V106000) IN THE MAIL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS ON FEB. 2, 1998. THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Equipment

MANIFOLD HOSE ASSEMBLY PIPE IN THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT FAILED DUE TO RUST, THE A/C UNIT WAS DAMAGED DUE TO FAILURE.

Oct 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, HOWEVER DENIED.

Oct 22, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 45 MPH AND PRESSING ON THE BRAKES TO STOP AT A STOP LIGHT, THEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL TO GO AGAIN, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED RIGHT AWAY OR SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD REVVING NOISE THEN JERKS AND JUMPS INTO THE CORRECT GEAR. DEALER AND MANUFACT...

Oct 22, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER CONCERNING THE COIL SPRINGS. DEALER HAS YET TO HONOR HER RECALL LETTER SINCE JULY 98. RECALL # 98I- 002.000. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Structure

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#93V106000) IN THE MAIL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS ON FEB. 2, 1998. THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Equipment

MANIFOLD HOSE ASSEMBLY PIPE IN THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT FAILED DUE TO RUST, THE A/C UNIT WAS DAMAGED DUE TO FAILURE.

Oct 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, HOWEVER DENIED.

Oct 20, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 20, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 19, 1998 Suspension

RECALL 98I002000.STARTING IN JUNE, THE CONSUMER KEPT EXPERIENCING VIBRATION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION, ALONG WITH CRACKLING NOISES. THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE COIL SPRINGS. A RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT TO THE CONSUMER, BUT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE ...

Oct 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION / HEAD GASKET FAILURE.

Oct 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION / HEAD GASKET FAILURE.

Oct 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 19, 1998 Suspension

RECALL 98I002000.STARTING IN JUNE, THE CONSUMER KEPT EXPERIENCING VIBRATION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION, ALONG WITH CRACKLING NOISES. THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE COIL SPRINGS. A RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT TO THE CONSUMER, BUT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE ...

Oct 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION / HEAD GASKET FAILURE.

Oct 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION / HEAD GASKET FAILURE.

Oct 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Power Train

THE DIFFERENTIAL BLEW UP AND BENT THE AXLE. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH, AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FROM DEALER. DEALER REFUSED BECAUSE VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER DID NOT MATCH MANUFACTURER'S NHSTA RECALL 98V-009. ALSO DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE'S VIN DOES NOT COME UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S-01. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRVING CONSUMER NOTICED TEMPERATURE GUAGE WAS GOING FROM HOT TO COLD. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT BOTH REAR HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN ON THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRVING CONSUMER NOTICED TEMPERATURE GUAGE WAS GOING FROM HOT TO COLD. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT BOTH REAR HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN ON THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Power Train

THE DIFFERENTIAL BLEW UP AND BENT THE AXLE. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH, AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FROM DEALER. DEALER REFUSED BECAUSE VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER DID NOT MATCH MANUFACTURER'S NHSTA RECALL 98V-009. ALSO DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE'S VIN DOES NOT COME UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S-01. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRVING CONSUMER NOTICED TEMPERATURE GUAGE WAS GOING FROM HOT TO COLD. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT BOTH REAR HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN ON THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRVING CONSUMER NOTICED TEMPERATURE GUAGE WAS GOING FROM HOT TO COLD. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT BOTH REAR HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN ON THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING SPARKS APPEARED , VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING SPARKS APPEARED , VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Oct 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE RUNS HOT; LOSS OF ENGINE COMPRESSION ; AND EXCESSIVE OIL USAGE.

Oct 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE RUNS HOT; LOSS OF ENGINE COMPRESSION ; AND EXCESSIVE OIL USAGE.

Oct 7, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER STAYS ON WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WASHER IS ENGAGED. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATED THERE IS NO PROBLEM IT SHOULD CUT OFF, BUT IT DOES NOT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 7, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER STAYS ON WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WASHER IS ENGAGED. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATED THERE IS NO PROBLEM IT SHOULD CUT OFF, BUT IT DOES NOT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE AT 30,000 MILES, AND WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND BROKE AGAIN AT 82,000, DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM, AND THAT THE SECOND REPAIRS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE AT 30,000 MILES, AND WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND BROKE AGAIN AT 82,000, DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM, AND THAT THE SECOND REPAIRS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, AND DEALER CHARGED TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY EXPIRED. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING WAY BEFORE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, AND THE DEALER WAS GIVING HIM THE RUN AROUND. *AK WIPER MOTOR STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW, DEALER REPLACED MULTI SWITCH...

Oct 1, 1998 Steering

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, AND DEALER CHARGED TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY EXPIRED. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING WAY BEFORE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, AND THE DEALER WAS GIVING HIM THE RUN AROUND. *AK WIPER MOTOR STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW, DEALER REPLACED MULTI SWITCH...

Oct 1, 1998 Visibility

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, AND DEALER CHARGED TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY EXPIRED. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING WAY BEFORE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, AND THE DEALER WAS GIVING HIM THE RUN AROUND. *AK WIPER MOTOR STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW, DEALER REPLACED MULTI SWITCH...

Oct 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO GO ANY FASTER THE VEHICLE JUST DIES OUT WITHOUT GIVING ANY WARNING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES AND DEALER CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE GAVE NO WARNING OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DRIVER STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WENT TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND CHATTERING; DRIVER TRIED TO SHIFT GEARS AND COULD NOT GET ANY GEAR TO WORK.

Oct 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS IRRATICALLY AND GIVES A HARSH BUMP WHEN SLOWING DOWN.

Oct 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADS AND HEAD GASKETS FAILED. *ET

Oct 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADS AND HEAD GASKETS FAILED. *ET

Oct 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, AND DEALER CHARGED TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY EXPIRED. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING WAY BEFORE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, AND THE DEALER WAS GIVING HIM THE RUN AROUND. *AK WIPER MOTOR STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW, DEALER REPLACED MULTI SWITCH...

Oct 1, 1998 Steering

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, AND DEALER CHARGED TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY EXPIRED. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING WAY BEFORE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, AND THE DEALER WAS GIVING HIM THE RUN AROUND. *AK WIPER MOTOR STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW, DEALER REPLACED MULTI SWITCH...

Oct 1, 1998 Visibility

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, AND DEALER CHARGED TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY EXPIRED. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING WAY BEFORE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, AND THE DEALER WAS GIVING HIM THE RUN AROUND. *AK WIPER MOTOR STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW, DEALER REPLACED MULTI SWITCH...

Oct 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO GO ANY FASTER THE VEHICLE JUST DIES OUT WITHOUT GIVING ANY WARNING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES AND DEALER CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE GAVE NO WARNING OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DRIVER STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WENT TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND CHATTERING; DRIVER TRIED TO SHIFT GEARS AND COULD NOT GET ANY GEAR TO WORK.

Oct 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS IRRATICALLY AND GIVES A HARSH BUMP WHEN SLOWING DOWN.

Oct 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADS AND HEAD GASKETS FAILED. *ET

Oct 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADS AND HEAD GASKETS FAILED. *ET

Sep 30, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION.

Sep 30, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION.

Sep 29, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED IN JULY NOT BEING HONORED DUE TO DEALER INFORMING THAT THE PART ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL LATE THIS YEAR. CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE VEHICLE UNTILE REPAIR OF SHIELD ARE MADE. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAK ENGINE COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL FROM EXHAUST/TAIL PIPE. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. *AK

Sep 29, 1998 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAK ENGINE COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL FROM EXHAUST/TAIL PIPE. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. *AK

Sep 29, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED IN JULY NOT BEING HONORED DUE TO DEALER INFORMING THAT THE PART ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL LATE THIS YEAR. CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE VEHICLE UNTILE REPAIR OF SHIELD ARE MADE. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAK ENGINE COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL FROM EXHAUST/TAIL PIPE. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. *AK

Sep 29, 1998 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAK ENGINE COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL FROM EXHAUST/TAIL PIPE. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. *AK

Sep 28, 1998 Exterior Lighting

LEFT HEADLIGHT WOULD GET MOISTURE INSIDE THE LENS, CAUSING RUST AND INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING. CONSUMER NOTICED ALL LEFT SIDE LENSES ARE ALL IN SAME CONDITION, DEALER HAD NO EXPLANATION. *AK

Sep 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT 5 MPH, CONSUMER HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIRBRATE. ENGINE MOUNTS WERE BROKEN, MOVING ANOTHER PART OF THE ENGINE PARTS FROM THE TRANSMISSION. CONTACTED THE DEALER . *AK

Sep 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILURE. UPON IGNITION VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND THEN CLUNKED WHEN PUT INTO GEAR. EXISTING TBS ON BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS.

Sep 28, 1998 Exterior Lighting

LEFT HEADLIGHT WOULD GET MOISTURE INSIDE THE LENS, CAUSING RUST AND INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING. CONSUMER NOTICED ALL LEFT SIDE LENSES ARE ALL IN SAME CONDITION, DEALER HAD NO EXPLANATION. *AK

Sep 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT 5 MPH, CONSUMER HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIRBRATE. ENGINE MOUNTS WERE BROKEN, MOVING ANOTHER PART OF THE ENGINE PARTS FROM THE TRANSMISSION. CONTACTED THE DEALER . *AK

Sep 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILURE. UPON IGNITION VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND THEN CLUNKED WHEN PUT INTO GEAR. EXISTING TBS ON BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS.

Sep 25, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#98V009000) & CONTACTED DEALER IN LATE MAY. TOOK VEHICLE IN. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE. WOULD NOTIFY WHEN THEY WERE. CHECKED BACK FEW DAYS LATER & SAME ANSWER. HAS BEEN CHECKING EVER SINCE. *AK

Sep 25, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#98V009000) & CONTACTED DEALER IN LATE MAY. TOOK VEHICLE IN. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE. WOULD NOTIFY WHEN THEY WERE. CHECKED BACK FEW DAYS LATER & SAME ANSWER. HAS BEEN CHECKING EVER SINCE. *AK

Sep 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO LIFT OUT OF THE ENGINE'S BAY.

Sep 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO LIFT OUT OF THE ENGINE'S BAY.

Sep 22, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRING FRACTURE CAUSING LEFT FRONT TIRE TO WEAR, RECALL NOTICE RECIEVED AFTER INCIDENT, HOWEVER BEING DENIED.

Sep 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE O THIS VEHICHLE HESITATES, STUMBLES OR DIES COMPLETELY.

Sep 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERTINTINE BELT AND TENSIONER BINDING.

Sep 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Sep 22, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRING FRACTURE CAUSING LEFT FRONT TIRE TO WEAR, RECALL NOTICE RECIEVED AFTER INCIDENT, HOWEVER BEING DENIED.

Sep 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE O THIS VEHICHLE HESITATES, STUMBLES OR DIES COMPLETELY.

Sep 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERTINTINE BELT AND TENSIONER BINDING.

Sep 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Sep 21, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY IN SWITCH. TURNED KEY, VEHICLE HAD NO POWER. TURNED VEHICLE OFF. KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. HAPPENED AT LEAST 6 OR 7 TIMES. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC REPAIRED IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Sep 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE DOESN'T GIVE ANY PRIOR WARNING BEFORE CUTTING OFF. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JUST SLOWS DOWN , NOT GIVING THE VEHICLE ANY TYPE OF POWER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE DOESN'T GIVE ANY PRIOR WARNING BEFORE CUTTING OFF. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JUST SLOWS DOWN , NOT GIVING THE VEHICLE ANY TYPE OF POWER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, GIVING NO PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE JUST SHAKES ALOT. WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR AND TOUCHING THE ACCLERATOR, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER TOO. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TO FIVE TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, GIVING NO PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE JUST SHAKES ALOT. WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR AND TOUCHING THE ACCLERATOR, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER TOO. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TO FIVE TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 21, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY IN SWITCH. TURNED KEY, VEHICLE HAD NO POWER. TURNED VEHICLE OFF. KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. HAPPENED AT LEAST 6 OR 7 TIMES. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC REPAIRED IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Sep 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE DOESN'T GIVE ANY PRIOR WARNING BEFORE CUTTING OFF. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JUST SLOWS DOWN , NOT GIVING THE VEHICLE ANY TYPE OF POWER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE DOESN'T GIVE ANY PRIOR WARNING BEFORE CUTTING OFF. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JUST SLOWS DOWN , NOT GIVING THE VEHICLE ANY TYPE OF POWER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, GIVING NO PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE JUST SHAKES ALOT. WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR AND TOUCHING THE ACCLERATOR, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER TOO. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TO FIVE TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, GIVING NO PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE JUST SHAKES ALOT. WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR AND TOUCHING THE ACCLERATOR, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER TOO. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TO FIVE TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE.

Sep 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE.

Sep 16, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND APPLIED FOOT TO BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, BUT SLOWED DOWN. VEHICLECONTINUED TO ACCELLERATE UP TO 50-55 MPH., INCIDENT OCCURRED TWO TIMES. CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP THE CAR, VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TOWED TO DEA...

Sep 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF DEALER NOT HONORING MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE # 98-S-01, HEADLIGHTS, SENT 10-JUNE-1998, AND INFORMING HER OF NO PARTS. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER MUST SHE WAIT BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS. *AK

Sep 16, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND APPLIED FOOT TO BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, BUT SLOWED DOWN. VEHICLECONTINUED TO ACCELLERATE UP TO 50-55 MPH., INCIDENT OCCURRED TWO TIMES. CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP THE CAR, VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TOWED TO DEA...

Sep 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF DEALER NOT HONORING MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE # 98-S-01, HEADLIGHTS, SENT 10-JUNE-1998, AND INFORMING HER OF NO PARTS. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER MUST SHE WAIT BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS. *AK

Sep 10, 1998 Unknown Or Other

INTERMITTENTLY THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 10, 1998 Unknown Or Other

INTERMITTENTLY THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 3, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER CONCERNING RECALL #98S1. 5 DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM CONCERNING RECALL #98S15. NOW DEALER WANTS CONSUMER TO PAY $28.00 DIAGNOSTIC FEE. *AK

Sep 3, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER CONCERNING RECALL #98S1. 5 DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM CONCERNING RECALL #98S15. NOW DEALER WANTS CONSUMER TO PAY $28.00 DIAGNOSTIC FEE. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Suspension

AFTER HAVING RECALL WORK DONE ON FRONT COIL SPRING, BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. OWNER STATES SHE DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM UNTIL AFTER RECALL. RECALL # 98V094000.*AK

Sep 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER HAVING RECALL WORK DONE ON FRONT COIL SPRING, BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. OWNER STATES SHE DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM UNTIL AFTER RECALL. RECALL # 98V094000.*AK

Sep 2, 1998 Suspension

AFTER HAVING RECALL WORK DONE ON FRONT COIL SPRING, BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. OWNER STATES SHE DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM UNTIL AFTER RECALL. RECALL # 98V094000.*AK

Sep 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER HAVING RECALL WORK DONE ON FRONT COIL SPRING, BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. OWNER STATES SHE DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM UNTIL AFTER RECALL. RECALL # 98V094000.*AK

Sep 1, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL #98-V-009 / MANUFACTURER'S RECALL # 98-S-01, HEADLIGHTS SWITCH; CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND BEEN TRYING TO GET IT HONORED BY LINCOLN/MERCURY HEADQUARTER SENT ON JUNE 10, 98, AND STILL UNABLE TO GET THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Unknown Or Other

OWNER WANTS TO KNOW IF THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL.

Sep 1, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL #98-V-009 / MANUFACTURER'S RECALL # 98-S-01, HEADLIGHTS SWITCH; CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND BEEN TRYING TO GET IT HONORED BY LINCOLN/MERCURY HEADQUARTER SENT ON JUNE 10, 98, AND STILL UNABLE TO GET THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Unknown Or Other

OWNER WANTS TO KNOW IF THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL.

Aug 31, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL FAILURES; POWER SEATS, POWER LOCKS, MASTER CONTROL MODULE. NO PROBLEMS LOCATED IN THE CHARGING SYSTEM, YET THE BATTERY GOES DEAD.

Aug 31, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL FAILURES; POWER SEATS, POWER LOCKS, MASTER CONTROL MODULE. NO PROBLEMS LOCATED IN THE CHARGING SYSTEM, YET THE BATTERY GOES DEAD.

Aug 28, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Aug 28, 1998 Power Train

AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE TRANSMISSION MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND BEGAN TO LEAK. THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD MOVE AFTERWARDS BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE.

Aug 28, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL REPAIR WORK DENIED DUE TO SCHEDULING PROBLEMS.

Aug 28, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Aug 28, 1998 Power Train

AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE TRANSMISSION MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND BEGAN TO LEAK. THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD MOVE AFTERWARDS BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE.

Aug 28, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL REPAIR WORK DENIED DUE TO SCHEDULING PROBLEMS.

Aug 26, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DOWN. THE DEALER INFORMED OWNER THAT VEHICLE NEEDS A MOUNTING PANEL, AND WILL REPAIR AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Aug 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Aug 26, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DOWN. THE DEALER INFORMED OWNER THAT VEHICLE NEEDS A MOUNTING PANEL, AND WILL REPAIR AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Aug 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Aug 25, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL 98V009000, MANUFACTURER'S 98S01; CONSUMER STATES THE REPAIR WORK WAS DONE FOR THE RECALL. AFTER WORK WAS DONE, HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WORK. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT HAPPENS SOMETIMES, NOT ALL THE TIME. *AK MECHANIC STATED PROBLEM WAS WITH THE IGNITION. *SLC

Aug 25, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL 98V009000, MANUFACTURER'S 98S01; CONSUMER STATES THE REPAIR WORK WAS DONE FOR THE RECALL. AFTER WORK WAS DONE, HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WORK. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT HAPPENS SOMETIMES, NOT ALL THE TIME. *AK MECHANIC STATED PROBLEM WAS WITH THE IGNITION. *SLC

Aug 25, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL 98V009000, MANUFACTURER'S 98S01; CONSUMER STATES THE REPAIR WORK WAS DONE FOR THE RECALL. AFTER WORK WAS DONE, HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WORK. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT HAPPENS SOMETIMES, NOT ALL THE TIME. *AK MECHANIC STATED PROBLEM WAS WITH THE IGNITION. *SLC

Aug 25, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL 98V009000, MANUFACTURER'S 98S01; CONSUMER STATES THE REPAIR WORK WAS DONE FOR THE RECALL. AFTER WORK WAS DONE, HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WORK. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT HAPPENS SOMETIMES, NOT ALL THE TIME. *AK MECHANIC STATED PROBLEM WAS WITH THE IGNITION. *SLC

Aug 24, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO ALUMINUM PISTONS.

Aug 24, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER HAS A COMPLAINT ABOUT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING SPRING COIL DEFECT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, BUT DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE DEFECTIVE PART UNTIL IT BREAKS. CONSUMER'S CONCERN IS WITH HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER HAVING TO TRAVEL ONE WAY EVER...

Aug 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BOLT ON THE SIDE OF MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE . THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. FEELS THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE NORMAL FOR THIS CODITION. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WILL NOT REPAIR UNLESS COST IS CHARGED TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Aug 24, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO ALUMINUM PISTONS.

Aug 24, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER HAS A COMPLAINT ABOUT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING SPRING COIL DEFECT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, BUT DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE DEFECTIVE PART UNTIL IT BREAKS. CONSUMER'S CONCERN IS WITH HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER HAVING TO TRAVEL ONE WAY EVER...

Aug 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BOLT ON THE SIDE OF MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE . THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. FEELS THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE NORMAL FOR THIS CODITION. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WILL NOT REPAIR UNLESS COST IS CHARGED TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Aug 21, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

POWER SUDDENLY DISAPPEARED AT HIGHWAY SPEED, DIAGNOSED AS ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF SPARK CAUSED BY WORN DISTRIBUTOR DRIVESHAFT.

Aug 21, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

POWER SUDDENLY DISAPPEARED AT HIGHWAY SPEED, DIAGNOSED AS ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF SPARK CAUSED BY WORN DISTRIBUTOR DRIVESHAFT.

Aug 20, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER HAS RECALL FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS WHICH BROKE, CAUSING SAFETY PROBLEM. RECALL NO 98I002000. DEALERS WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE RECALL. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL # 98V009000 FORD/HEADLIGHTS CIRCUIT BREAKER; APPOINTMENT MADE FOR 6/19/98, WHEN ARRIVING AT DEALERSHIP, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CALLED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER NOT SURE WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED ALLOWING COOLANT TO FOUL SPARK PLUG, AND HEAD GASKET MUST BE REPLACED. FORD ISSUED A TSB IN MARCH 1998, ARTICLE 98-4-9, (ISSUED OVER 5 YEARS AFTER MODEL YEAR) IDENTIFING THIS AS A PROBLEM. THEIR WORDS COOLANT MAY LEAK FROM THE HEAD GASKET. CAUSED BY INSUFFICENT SEALING OF TH...

Aug 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL KIT FOR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Aug 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE USING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL.

Aug 20, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT INTERMITTENTLY EXPERIENCES DIFFICULTY ENGAGING INTO REVERSE FROM PARK.

Aug 20, 1998 Equipment

RADIO FAILED.

Aug 20, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER HAS RECALL FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS WHICH BROKE, CAUSING SAFETY PROBLEM. RECALL NO 98I002000. DEALERS WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE RECALL. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL # 98V009000 FORD/HEADLIGHTS CIRCUIT BREAKER; APPOINTMENT MADE FOR 6/19/98, WHEN ARRIVING AT DEALERSHIP, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CALLED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER NOT SURE WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED ALLOWING COOLANT TO FOUL SPARK PLUG, AND HEAD GASKET MUST BE REPLACED. FORD ISSUED A TSB IN MARCH 1998, ARTICLE 98-4-9, (ISSUED OVER 5 YEARS AFTER MODEL YEAR) IDENTIFING THIS AS A PROBLEM. THEIR WORDS COOLANT MAY LEAK FROM THE HEAD GASKET. CAUSED BY INSUFFICENT SEALING OF TH...

Aug 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL KIT FOR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Aug 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE USING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL.

Aug 20, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT INTERMITTENTLY EXPERIENCES DIFFICULTY ENGAGING INTO REVERSE FROM PARK.

Aug 20, 1998 Equipment

RADIO FAILED.

Aug 19, 1998 Air Bags

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG IS NOT WORKING. QCAW

Aug 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE ALL THE COOLANT HAD LEAKED OUT DUE TO THE TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET WHICH NEEDED REPLACING. IF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN UNDER THOSE CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Air Bags

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG IS NOT WORKING. QCAW

Aug 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE ALL THE COOLANT HAD LEAKED OUT DUE TO THE TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET WHICH NEEDED REPLACING. IF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN UNDER THOSE CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS ERRATICALLY. OWNER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSION REACHES A CERTAIN HEAT LEVEL AND STARTS DOWNSHIFTING TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE JERKS THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OUT OF HER HANDS.

Aug 18, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS ERRATICALLY. OWNER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSION REACHES A CERTAIN HEAT LEVEL AND STARTS DOWNSHIFTING TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE JERKS THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OUT OF HER HANDS.

Aug 17, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Aug 17, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Aug 16, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH STICKS AND DOES NOT RESPOND WHEN TURNED ON. *AK

Aug 16, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH STICKS AND DOES NOT RESPOND WHEN TURNED ON. *AK

Aug 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE, CONSUMER LEARNED OF SERVICE PROGRAM 98M01 AND FEELS FORD SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM IN THE 1993 MODELS AS WELL AS THE OTHER MODELS DUE TO THE COSTLY REPAIR. *SLC

Aug 12, 1998 Electrical System

TUMBLERS WITHIN CYLINDER FOR IGNITION KEY FRACTURED, CAUSING DIFFICULTY INSERTING KEY AND REMOVING KEY FROM IGNITION, ALSO MAY HAVE CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH CRUISE CONTROL. (QCAW)

Aug 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE, CONSUMER LEARNED OF SERVICE PROGRAM 98M01 AND FEELS FORD SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM IN THE 1993 MODELS AS WELL AS THE OTHER MODELS DUE TO THE COSTLY REPAIR. *SLC

Aug 12, 1998 Electrical System

TUMBLERS WITHIN CYLINDER FOR IGNITION KEY FRACTURED, CAUSING DIFFICULTY INSERTING KEY AND REMOVING KEY FROM IGNITION, ALSO MAY HAVE CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH CRUISE CONTROL. (QCAW)

Aug 11, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS SKIPPING. MECHANIC STATES TRANSMISSION HAD METAL IN IT, AND LACK OF LUBRICATION CAUSED THE DEFECT. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 11, 1998 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS TO WIGGLE THE IGNITION PRIOR TO PUTTING THE KEY IN AND START THE VEHICLE . THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 11, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS SKIPPING. MECHANIC STATES TRANSMISSION HAD METAL IN IT, AND LACK OF LUBRICATION CAUSED THE DEFECT. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 11, 1998 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS TO WIGGLE THE IGNITION PRIOR TO PUTTING THE KEY IN AND START THE VEHICLE . THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK ON MAXIMUM, LOWER SETTINGS DO NOT WORK. ALSO WIPERS FAIL COMPLETELY DURING STORMS. (QCAW)

Aug 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK ON MAXIMUM, LOWER SETTINGS DO NOT WORK. ALSO WIPERS FAIL COMPLETELY DURING STORMS. (QCAW)

Aug 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, OTHER TAURUS MODEL YEARS HAVE RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO MODEL YEAR.

Aug 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Aug 6, 1998 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING DAMAGE TO STRUTS AND BUSHINGS.

Aug 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, OTHER TAURUS MODEL YEARS HAVE RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO MODEL YEAR.

Aug 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Aug 6, 1998 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING DAMAGE TO STRUTS AND BUSHINGS.

Aug 5, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRINGS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Aug 5, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRINGS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Aug 3, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL AT INTERVALS ILLUMINATE, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 3, 1998 Structure

RECALL 93V106002; VEHICLE HAS A CLUNCKING SOUND DUE TO THE ENGINE HITTING THE BODY OF VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER STATES THE VIN# DOES NOT COMPLY TO RECALL. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 3, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL AT INTERVALS ILLUMINATE, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 3, 1998 Structure

RECALL 93V106002; VEHICLE HAS A CLUNCKING SOUND DUE TO THE ENGINE HITTING THE BODY OF VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER STATES THE VIN# DOES NOT COMPLY TO RECALL. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 31, 1998 Power Train

ON ONE INCIDENT, WHILE DRVING THE VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY SLIP OUT OF GEAR AND DOWNSHIFT HARD WHILE IN OVERDRIVE. ON ANOTHER INCIDENT, WHILE DRIVING ON SLIPPER ROAD CONDITIONS, VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO UNCONTROLLABLE SPIN AND LANDED IN OPPOSITE LANE. DEALER REPLACED LINKAGE SENSOR AND PROBLEM WAS...

Jul 31, 1998 Power Train

ON ONE INCIDENT, WHILE DRVING THE VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY SLIP OUT OF GEAR AND DOWNSHIFT HARD WHILE IN OVERDRIVE. ON ANOTHER INCIDENT, WHILE DRIVING ON SLIPPER ROAD CONDITIONS, VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO UNCONTROLLABLE SPIN AND LANDED IN OPPOSITE LANE. DEALER REPLACED LINKAGE SENSOR AND PROBLEM WAS...

Jul 30, 1998 Suspension

HAD RECEIVED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING COIL SPRINGS. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE & DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BE. *AK

Jul 30, 1998 Suspension

HAD RECEIVED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING COIL SPRINGS. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE & DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BE. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE GETS CLOGGED, CAUSING THE ENGINE NOT TO MOVE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. ENGINE IS ON, BUT IT IS NOT GIVEN GAS TO FUEL LINE. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRING FAILURE.

Jul 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE GETS CLOGGED, CAUSING THE ENGINE NOT TO MOVE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. ENGINE IS ON, BUT IT IS NOT GIVEN GAS TO FUEL LINE. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRING FAILURE.

Jul 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER'S COMPLAINT CONCERNED THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE FOR VEHICLE 2.8L. CURRENT ENGINE GASKET PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS THE RECALL FOR THE 1994 & 1995 ENGINE GASKET DEFECTS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 28, 1998 Suspension

SUSPENSION SYSTEM (CAMBER SHIMS) FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO TIRES.

Jul 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED.

Jul 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER'S COMPLAINT CONCERNED THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE FOR VEHICLE 2.8L. CURRENT ENGINE GASKET PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS THE RECALL FOR THE 1994 & 1995 ENGINE GASKET DEFECTS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 28, 1998 Suspension

SUSPENSION SYSTEM (CAMBER SHIMS) FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO TIRES.

Jul 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. THE DEALER INFORMED OWNER THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PAN GASKET FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Steering

OUTER LEFT TIE ROD AND WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Visibility

OUTER LEFT TIE ROD AND WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SPRING AND FRONT STRUTS FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SPRING AND FRONT STRUTS FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET, RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET, RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET, RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT, OXYGEN SENSOR AND WIPER SWITCH FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT, OXYGEN SENSOR AND WIPER SWITCH FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Visibility

THERMOSTAT, OXYGEN SENSOR AND WIPER SWITCH FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Suspension

REAR SWAY LINKS FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Jul 27, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. THE DEALER INFORMED OWNER THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PAN GASKET FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Steering

OUTER LEFT TIE ROD AND WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Visibility

OUTER LEFT TIE ROD AND WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SPRING AND FRONT STRUTS FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SPRING AND FRONT STRUTS FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET, RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET, RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET, RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT, OXYGEN SENSOR AND WIPER SWITCH FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT, OXYGEN SENSOR AND WIPER SWITCH FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Visibility

THERMOSTAT, OXYGEN SENSOR AND WIPER SWITCH FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Suspension

REAR SWAY LINKS FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Jul 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING HOT. THE DEALER INFORMED OWNER THAT ONE OF THE HEAD GASKETS CRACKED. *AK

Jul 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING HOT. THE DEALER INFORMED OWNER THAT ONE OF THE HEAD GASKETS CRACKED. *AK

Jul 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE WHEN APPLIED. ALSO PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTES PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE WHEN APPLIED. ALSO PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTES PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 22, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SPRINGS FAILED.

Jul 22, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jul 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY ENGINE GASKETS NEED REPLACING.

Jul 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE WHEN APPLIED. ALSO PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTES PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE WHEN APPLIED. ALSO PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTES PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 22, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SPRINGS FAILED.

Jul 22, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jul 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY ENGINE GASKETS NEED REPLACING.

Jul 21, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED AND REPLACED BY THE REPAIR SHOP AT OWNERS EXPENSE.*AK.ET.

Jul 21, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER COMPLAINED WHILE DRIVING HEAVY GAS FUMES GET INTO THE VEHICLE; A CAN HEAR THE GAS IN GAS TANK SOUND LIKE IT IS BOILING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK

Jul 21, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED AND REPLACED BY THE REPAIR SHOP AT OWNERS EXPENSE.*AK.ET.

Jul 21, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER COMPLAINED WHILE DRIVING HEAVY GAS FUMES GET INTO THE VEHICLE; A CAN HEAR THE GAS IN GAS TANK SOUND LIKE IT IS BOILING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK

Jul 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNT UP. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

Jul 20, 1998 Suspension

REAR STRUT LINK THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE SWAY BAR HAS CORRODED AND BROKE OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNT UP. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

Jul 20, 1998 Suspension

REAR STRUT LINK THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE SWAY BAR HAS CORRODED AND BROKE OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER WAS CHARGED WITH PROPANE GAS WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO EXPLODE. CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S01, HEADLIGHTS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN OVER 90 DAYS AND THEY CANNOT TELL WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. DEALER IS MAC HAIDFORD AT 713-932-5065. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER WAS CHARGED WITH PROPANE GAS WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO EXPLODE. CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S01, HEADLIGHTS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN OVER 90 DAYS AND THEY CANNOT TELL WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. DEALER IS MAC HAIDFORD AT 713-932-5065. *AK

Jul 14, 1998 Electrical System

HORN LOCATION ON STEERING WHEEL IS NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. EYES WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE ROAD TO LOCATE HORN IN ORDER TO BLOW IT. DEALER SAID MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN. *AK

Jul 14, 1998 Electrical System

HORN LOCATION ON STEERING WHEEL IS NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. EYES WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE ROAD TO LOCATE HORN IN ORDER TO BLOW IT. DEALER SAID MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN RECALL #98V009, HEADLIGHT SWITCH. CONSUMER CONTATCED DEALER TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN RECALL #98V009, HEADLIGHT SWITCH. CONSUMER CONTATCED DEALER TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER. *AK

Jul 10, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL RELAY SHORTED OUT AND MELTED THE CONNECTION TO FUEL PUMP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING.

Jul 10, 1998 Fuel System, Other

FUEL FILLER VAPOR TUBE CAUSES FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE.

Jul 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKE SENSOR FAILED RESULTING IN BRAKES LOCKING UP.

Jul 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER BURST RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

Jul 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS LOCK UP CAUSING OVERHEATING OF PADS, ROTORS AND BRAKE HOSES.

Jul 10, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GRINDING DOWN TO FIRST GEAR.

Jul 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT BROKE SEVERAL TIMES, PULLEY FAILED TWO TIMES.

Jul 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT BROKE SEVERAL TIMES, PULLEY FAILED TWO TIMES.

Jul 10, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL RELAY SHORTED OUT AND MELTED THE CONNECTION TO FUEL PUMP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING.

Jul 10, 1998 Fuel System, Other

FUEL FILLER VAPOR TUBE CAUSES FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE.

Jul 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKE SENSOR FAILED RESULTING IN BRAKES LOCKING UP.

Jul 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER BURST RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

Jul 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS LOCK UP CAUSING OVERHEATING OF PADS, ROTORS AND BRAKE HOSES.

Jul 10, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GRINDING DOWN TO FIRST GEAR.

Jul 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT BROKE SEVERAL TIMES, PULLEY FAILED TWO TIMES.

Jul 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT BROKE SEVERAL TIMES, PULLEY FAILED TWO TIMES.

Jul 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING CONSUMER NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE STARTED HESITATING. CONSUMER, THEREFORE, PULLED INTO A GAS STATION WHEN FLUIDS STARTED LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED HEAD GASKET BLEW. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING CONSUMER NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE STARTED HESITATING. CONSUMER, THEREFORE, PULLED INTO A GAS STATION WHEN FLUIDS STARTED LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED HEAD GASKET BLEW. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DUE TO RUST ON THE OIL PAN TWO BIG HOLES DEVELOPED UNDERNEATH THE OIL PAN WHICH CAUSED AN OIL LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. *AK *JB

Jul 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DUE TO RUST ON THE OIL PAN TWO BIG HOLES DEVELOPED UNDERNEATH THE OIL PAN WHICH CAUSED AN OIL LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. *AK *JB

Jul 7, 1998 Power Train

FORWARD CLUTCH FAILURE.

Jul 7, 1998 Power Train

FORWARD CLUTCH FAILURE.

Jul 6, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 45MPH THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TOOK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 6, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 45MPH THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TOOK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

FAULTY ROTORS WEAR EXCESSIVELY CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE.

Jul 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

FAULTY ROTORS WEAR EXCESSIVELY CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE.

Jul 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN RUSTED THROUGH.

Jul 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN RUSTED THROUGH.

Jul 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MALFUNCTION.

Jul 2, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jul 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW.

Jul 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MALFUNCTION.

Jul 2, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jul 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW.

Jul 1, 1998 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT COME ON OR THEY WILL COME ON AND QUIT WORKING. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Jul 1, 1998 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT COME ON OR THEY WILL COME ON AND QUIT WORKING. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V-0090.00, MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S01. CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM BEFORE THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED. DEALER HAD NO PARTS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE PART HAS BEEN ON ORDER EVER SINCE. CONSUMER CANNOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE PROBLEM HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR KEEPS FALLING OFF INSIDE OF VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED IT SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN WHETHER IS HOT, THE MIRROR WILL CONTINUE TO FALL. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO SPEND $20-40 ON EACH REPAIR. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V-0090.00, MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98S01. CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM BEFORE THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED. DEALER HAD NO PARTS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE PART HAS BEEN ON ORDER EVER SINCE. CONSUMER CANNOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE PROBLEM HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR KEEPS FALLING OFF INSIDE OF VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED IT SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN WHETHER IS HOT, THE MIRROR WILL CONTINUE TO FALL. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO SPEND $20-40 ON EACH REPAIR. *AK

Jun 29, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LAMP SWITCH OVERHEATED AND FAILED.

Jun 29, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009, DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE HEADLAMP SWITCH, THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE IN USE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED SWITCH 3 TIMES. *AK

Jun 29, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LAMP SWITCH OVERHEATED AND FAILED.

Jun 29, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009, DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE HEADLAMP SWITCH, THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE IN USE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED SWITCH 3 TIMES. *AK

Jun 27, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING COMPLETELY FAILED.

Jun 27, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING COMPLETELY FAILED.

Jun 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BOTH FRONT LUGS: NUTS HAVE BROKE OFF FOR NO REASON. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MORE THAT ONCE . ALDO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING BOTH FRONT LUGS: NUTS HAVE BROKE OFF FOR NO REASON. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MORE THAT ONCE . ALDO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL NO. 98V009000, HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER; NO PARTS. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING SINCE MAY AND THE DEALER SAID THERE IS AN BACK ORDER ON THE PARTS. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER COMPLAINING OF MANUFACTURER'S KNOWN DEFECT IN THE CLOCK SPRING WHICH CONTROLS THE SPEED/ AIR BAGS AND HORN. THE DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING WOULD CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL NOT TO RESPOND TO DEACTIVATE THE SPEED CONTROL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO THE...

Jun 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BOTH FRONT LUGS: NUTS HAVE BROKE OFF FOR NO REASON. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MORE THAT ONCE . ALDO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING BOTH FRONT LUGS: NUTS HAVE BROKE OFF FOR NO REASON. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MORE THAT ONCE . ALDO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL NO. 98V009000, HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER; NO PARTS. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING SINCE MAY AND THE DEALER SAID THERE IS AN BACK ORDER ON THE PARTS. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER COMPLAINING OF MANUFACTURER'S KNOWN DEFECT IN THE CLOCK SPRING WHICH CONTROLS THE SPEED/ AIR BAGS AND HORN. THE DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING WOULD CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL NOT TO RESPOND TO DEACTIVATE THE SPEED CONTROL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO THE...

Jun 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE STOPS. VEHICLE MUST BE PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART ENGINE AGAIN, THE INCIDENT OCCURS ONCE A WEEK. DEALER STATES THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AFTER A COMPUTER CHECK. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND OTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTS DONE. ENGINE CONTINUES TO STOP. DEALER CANNOT...

Jun 23, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE STOPS. VEHICLE MUST BE PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART ENGINE AGAIN, THE INCIDENT OCCURS ONCE A WEEK. DEALER STATES THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AFTER A COMPUTER CHECK. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND OTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTS DONE. ENGINE CONTINUES TO STOP. DEALER CANNOT...

Jun 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AKWHEN DEALER HAS PUT VEHICLE TO THE COMPUTER, IT SHOWS THAT NOTHING IS WRONG. *SLC

Jun 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE STOPS. VEHICLE MUST BE PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART ENGINE AGAIN, THE INCIDENT OCCURS ONCE A WEEK. DEALER STATES THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AFTER A COMPUTER CHECK. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND OTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTS DONE. ENGINE CONTINUES TO STOP. DEALER CANNOT...

Jun 23, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE STOPS. VEHICLE MUST BE PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART ENGINE AGAIN, THE INCIDENT OCCURS ONCE A WEEK. DEALER STATES THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AFTER A COMPUTER CHECK. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND OTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTS DONE. ENGINE CONTINUES TO STOP. DEALER CANNOT...

Jun 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AKWHEN DEALER HAS PUT VEHICLE TO THE COMPUTER, IT SHOWS THAT NOTHING IS WRONG. *SLC

Jun 19, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP WITHOUT INDICATIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE LOOSENED, CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK EVERYTIME IT WAS PUT INTO GEAR. *AK

Jun 19, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH WHEN HE ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER THIS HAPPENED, THE TRANSMISSION HAD BROKEN DOWN, LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER. *AK

Jun 19, 1998 Power Train

PIECE OF TRANSMISSION BLEW FROM WITHIN BLOWING A HOLE THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION CASE, FORD WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THE PRODUCT. *SLC

Jun 19, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP WITHOUT INDICATIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE LOOSENED, CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK EVERYTIME IT WAS PUT INTO GEAR. *AK

Jun 19, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH WHEN HE ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER THIS HAPPENED, THE TRANSMISSION HAD BROKEN DOWN, LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER. *AK

Jun 19, 1998 Power Train

PIECE OF TRANSMISSION BLEW FROM WITHIN BLOWING A HOLE THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION CASE, FORD WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THE PRODUCT. *SLC

Jun 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURES.

Jun 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURES.

Jun 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURES.

Jun 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURES.

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

STARTER MOTOR FAILED RESULTING IN STALLING,.

Jun 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEADS, SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

CYLINDER HEADS, SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.

Jun 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP, HOSES AND THERMOSTAT FAILED RESULTING IN ENGINE OVERHEATING.

Jun 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP, HOSES AND THERMOSTAT FAILED RESULTING IN ENGINE OVERHEATING.

Jun 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP, HOSES AND THERMOSTAT FAILED RESULTING IN ENGINE OVERHEATING.

Jun 17, 1998 Suspension

LOOSE BOLTS ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAUSING NOISE.

Jun 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR AND IGNITION MODULE FAILED.

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

OXYGEN SENSOR AND IGNITION MODULE FAILED.

Jun 17, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS AT COMPLETE STOP,HEARD LOUD EXPLOSION TYPE NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE, CAUSING THE FLOORBOARD TO SHAKE, FRONT COIL SPRING HAD POPPED OUT OF POSITION. DEALER REPLACED COIL SPRING. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

GOING 45-50 MPH ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY HALTED. THE HALTING LASTED FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS, AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LURCH FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DRIVE AS NORMAL AGAIN. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL # 98V00900 FORD/HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER; NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. DEALER IS NOT SURE WHEN PARTS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL # 98V009000; DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. OWNER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS. DEALER TOLD OWNER PARTS COULD BE AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

STARTER MOTOR FAILED RESULTING IN STALLING,.

Jun 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEADS, SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

CYLINDER HEADS, SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.

Jun 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP, HOSES AND THERMOSTAT FAILED RESULTING IN ENGINE OVERHEATING.

Jun 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP, HOSES AND THERMOSTAT FAILED RESULTING IN ENGINE OVERHEATING.

Jun 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP, HOSES AND THERMOSTAT FAILED RESULTING IN ENGINE OVERHEATING.

Jun 17, 1998 Suspension

LOOSE BOLTS ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAUSING NOISE.

Jun 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR AND IGNITION MODULE FAILED.

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

OXYGEN SENSOR AND IGNITION MODULE FAILED.

Jun 17, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS AT COMPLETE STOP,HEARD LOUD EXPLOSION TYPE NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE, CAUSING THE FLOORBOARD TO SHAKE, FRONT COIL SPRING HAD POPPED OUT OF POSITION. DEALER REPLACED COIL SPRING. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

GOING 45-50 MPH ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY HALTED. THE HALTING LASTED FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS, AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LURCH FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DRIVE AS NORMAL AGAIN. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL # 98V00900 FORD/HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER; NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. DEALER IS NOT SURE WHEN PARTS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL # 98V009000; DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. OWNER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS. DEALER TOLD OWNER PARTS COULD BE AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Visibility

WHEN THE WINDSHILED WIPERS ARE ON THEY BECOME STUCK, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS RETAIN HEAT AND MOISTURE. HOLDS IN HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO BLOW OUT, PROBLEM CONSTANTLY OCCURS AND THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED THE SAFETY BELT DOES NOT ROLL BACK, AND THE DOOR CATCHES IT. THE DEALER STATES THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY, BUT IT TAKES TOO LONG TO ROLL IN. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Visibility

WHEN THE WINDSHILED WIPERS ARE ON THEY BECOME STUCK, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS RETAIN HEAT AND MOISTURE. HOLDS IN HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO BLOW OUT, PROBLEM CONSTANTLY OCCURS AND THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED THE SAFETY BELT DOES NOT ROLL BACK, AND THE DOOR CATCHES IT. THE DEALER STATES THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY, BUT IT TAKES TOO LONG TO ROLL IN. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, IT WAS RIDING HARD. WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN SWAY BAR CRACKED. TOOK TO A MECHANIC, NOT DEALER, TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED. MECHANIC NOTICED CRACKED SWAY BAR AND REPAIRED IT. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, IT WAS RIDING HARD. WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN SWAY BAR CRACKED. TOOK TO A MECHANIC, NOT DEALER, TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED. MECHANIC NOTICED CRACKED SWAY BAR AND REPAIRED IT. *AK

Jun 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. ALSO WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THERE IS VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 10, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER INTERMITTENT SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Jun 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. ALSO WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THERE IS VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 10, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER INTERMITTENT SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Jun 8, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS SWITCH ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES STAYING OFF FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. THE PLUG CONNECTED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS DEFORMED AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO OVERHEATING, WHICH ALSO MAKES IT A FIRE HAZARD.

Jun 8, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS SWITCH ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES STAYING OFF FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. THE PLUG CONNECTED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS DEFORMED AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO OVERHEATING, WHICH ALSO MAKES IT A FIRE HAZARD.

Jun 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Jun 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Jun 4, 1998 Visibility

GLUED REARVIEW MIRROR THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH FELL OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. REARVIEW MIRROR COMMONLY USED TO COME SCREWED TO METAL FRAME ABOVE WINDSHIELD, NOW IT COMES ONLY GLUED. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE WILL STOP, AND WOULD HAVE TO PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART, INCIDENT OCCURS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. DEALER STATES NOTHING IS WRONG AFTER CHECKING CAR ON THE COMPUTER, FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND OTHERS DIAGNOSED.

Jun 4, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE WILL STOP, AND WOULD HAVE TO PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART, INCIDENT OCCURS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. DEALER STATES NOTHING IS WRONG AFTER CHECKING CAR ON THE COMPUTER, FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND OTHERS DIAGNOSED.

Jun 4, 1998 Visibility

GLUED REARVIEW MIRROR THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH FELL OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. REARVIEW MIRROR COMMONLY USED TO COME SCREWED TO METAL FRAME ABOVE WINDSHIELD, NOW IT COMES ONLY GLUED. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE WILL STOP, AND WOULD HAVE TO PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART, INCIDENT OCCURS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. DEALER STATES NOTHING IS WRONG AFTER CHECKING CAR ON THE COMPUTER, FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND OTHERS DIAGNOSED.

Jun 4, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE WILL STOP, AND WOULD HAVE TO PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART, INCIDENT OCCURS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. DEALER STATES NOTHING IS WRONG AFTER CHECKING CAR ON THE COMPUTER, FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND OTHERS DIAGNOSED.

Jun 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT FAILED.

Jun 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT FAILED.

May 31, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSES LIGHT TO TURN ON AND OFF ERRATICALLY.

May 31, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSES LIGHT TO TURN ON AND OFF ERRATICALLY.

May 29, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSES ARE LEAKING WHILE DRIVING, NOT A MAJOR LEAK, BUT A FEW DRIPS ON PAVEMENT WHICH WILL GET WORSE IN DUE TIME. DEALER RECOMMENDED COSTLY REPAIRS. *AK

May 29, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSES ARE LEAKING WHILE DRIVING, NOT A MAJOR LEAK, BUT A FEW DRIPS ON PAVEMENT WHICH WILL GET WORSE IN DUE TIME. DEALER RECOMMENDED COSTLY REPAIRS. *AK

May 27, 1998 Suspension

THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT FRONT SPRING COIL HAS CRACKED AND HAS CAUSED THE TIRES TO BE FLAT. TIRES HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

May 27, 1998 Tires

THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT FRONT SPRING COIL HAS CRACKED AND HAS CAUSED THE TIRES TO BE FLAT. TIRES HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

May 27, 1998 Suspension

THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT FRONT SPRING COIL HAS CRACKED AND HAS CAUSED THE TIRES TO BE FLAT. TIRES HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

May 27, 1998 Tires

THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT FRONT SPRING COIL HAS CRACKED AND HAS CAUSED THE TIRES TO BE FLAT. TIRES HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

May 25, 1998 Air Bags

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IS NON-FUNCTIONAL/FAILED.

May 25, 1998 Air Bags

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IS NON-FUNCTIONAL/FAILED.

May 24, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK BROKE.

May 24, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK BROKE.

May 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE IS INCLUDED UNDER RECALL 98V009, HEAD LIGHTS. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO REPAIR VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE NOT AVALIABLE. *AK

May 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE IS INCLUDED UNDER RECALL 98V009, HEAD LIGHTS. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO REPAIR VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE NOT AVALIABLE. *AK

May 18, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO BE SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. TRANSMISSION FAILS TO WORK. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC A NEW TRANSMISSION IS REQUIRED. REPLACED IT WITH A REBUILT ONE & THAT ONE FAILED ALSO. THE TSB IN THE REBUILT TRANSMISSION IS GONE. *AK

May 18, 1998 Wheels

WHILE PARKED THE SPARE TIRE IN THE WHEEL WELL EXPLODED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

May 18, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO BE SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. TRANSMISSION FAILS TO WORK. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC A NEW TRANSMISSION IS REQUIRED. REPLACED IT WITH A REBUILT ONE & THAT ONE FAILED ALSO. THE TSB IN THE REBUILT TRANSMISSION IS GONE. *AK

May 18, 1998 Wheels

WHILE PARKED THE SPARE TIRE IN THE WHEEL WELL EXPLODED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

May 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/ TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKED UP. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SERVICED APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES, AND PROBLEM HAS BEEN DISCUSSED, IT CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. NO WARRANTY ON VEHICLE. WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING, TAKING OFF THE TRANSMISSION FEELS AS IF IT IS TRYING TO CATCH. *AK

May 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/ TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKED UP. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SERVICED APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES, AND PROBLEM HAS BEEN DISCUSSED, IT CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. NO WARRANTY ON VEHICLE. WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING, TAKING OFF THE TRANSMISSION FEELS AS IF IT IS TRYING TO CATCH. *AK

May 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET LEAKS. ALSO, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED WHEN ANTI-FREEZE WAS FOUND ON THE OLD OXYGEN SENSOR. MECHANIC STATES THAT THIS IS A SIGN OF A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET, IT JUST STARTED TO LEAK. BUT DRIVING WILL MAKE IT WORSE, AND COULD RESULT IN MORE DAMAGE TO HEAD GASKET AND THEN AN ENG...

May 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET LEAKS. ALSO, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED WHEN ANTI-FREEZE WAS FOUND ON THE OLD OXYGEN SENSOR. MECHANIC STATES THAT THIS IS A SIGN OF A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET, IT JUST STARTED TO LEAK. BUT DRIVING WILL MAKE IT WORSE, AND COULD RESULT IN MORE DAMAGE TO HEAD GASKET AND THEN AN ENG...

May 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/ TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKED UP. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SERVICED APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES, AND PROBLEM HAS BEEN DISCUSSED, IT CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. NO WARRANTY ON VEHICLE. WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING, TAKING OFF THE TRANSMISSION FEELS AS IF IT IS TRYING TO CATCH. *AK

May 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/ TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKED UP. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SERVICED APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES, AND PROBLEM HAS BEEN DISCUSSED, IT CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. NO WARRANTY ON VEHICLE. WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING, TAKING OFF THE TRANSMISSION FEELS AS IF IT IS TRYING TO CATCH. *AK

May 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET LEAKS. ALSO, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED WHEN ANTI-FREEZE WAS FOUND ON THE OLD OXYGEN SENSOR. MECHANIC STATES THAT THIS IS A SIGN OF A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET, IT JUST STARTED TO LEAK. BUT DRIVING WILL MAKE IT WORSE, AND COULD RESULT IN MORE DAMAGE TO HEAD GASKET AND THEN AN ENG...

May 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET LEAKS. ALSO, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED WHEN ANTI-FREEZE WAS FOUND ON THE OLD OXYGEN SENSOR. MECHANIC STATES THAT THIS IS A SIGN OF A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET, IT JUST STARTED TO LEAK. BUT DRIVING WILL MAKE IT WORSE, AND COULD RESULT IN MORE DAMAGE TO HEAD GASKET AND THEN AN ENG...

May 12, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED.

May 12, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL HARNESS FAILED

May 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED.

May 12, 1998 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

May 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

May 12, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED.

May 12, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL HARNESS FAILED

May 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED.

May 12, 1998 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

May 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING MODERATE TO HARD STOPS THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD. IS VERY SPONGY AND CONTINUES TO FADE. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES SINCE SEPTEMEBER OF 97. THE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. INSERTS HAVE BEEN PUT INTO THE CALIPERS, BUT BRAKING PROB...

May 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING MODERATE TO HARD STOPS THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD. IS VERY SPONGY AND CONTINUES TO FADE. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES SINCE SEPTEMEBER OF 97. THE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. INSERTS HAVE BEEN PUT INTO THE CALIPERS, BUT BRAKING PROB...

May 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING MODERATE TO HARD STOPS THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD. IS VERY SPONGY AND CONTINUES TO FADE. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES SINCE SEPTEMEBER OF 97. THE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. INSERTS HAVE BEEN PUT INTO THE CALIPERS, BUT BRAKING PROB...

May 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING MODERATE TO HARD STOPS THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD. IS VERY SPONGY AND CONTINUES TO FADE. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES SINCE SEPTEMEBER OF 97. THE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. INSERTS HAVE BEEN PUT INTO THE CALIPERS, BUT BRAKING PROB...

May 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING MODERATE TO HARD STOPS THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD. IS VERY SPONGY AND CONTINUES TO FADE. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES SINCE SEPTEMEBER OF 97. THE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. INSERTS HAVE BEEN PUT INTO THE CALIPERS, BUT BRAKING PROB...

May 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING MODERATE TO HARD STOPS THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD. IS VERY SPONGY AND CONTINUES TO FADE. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES SINCE SEPTEMEBER OF 97. THE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. INSERTS HAVE BEEN PUT INTO THE CALIPERS, BUT BRAKING PROB...

Apr 30, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 55 MPH VEHICLE STARTED SMELLING LIKE SMOKE, AND THE HEAD LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING. WHEN HITTING A DIP THE LIGHTS WENT OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Apr 30, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 55 MPH VEHICLE STARTED SMELLING LIKE SMOKE, AND THE HEAD LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING. WHEN HITTING A DIP THE LIGHTS WENT OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Apr 24, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER PASSED OUT, HIT POWER POLE, AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY. ALSO SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER. DRIVER SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES/MASSIVE BRUISES AND A BROKEN LEFT ARM.

Apr 24, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER PASSED OUT, HIT POWER POLE, AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY. ALSO SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER. DRIVER SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES/MASSIVE BRUISES AND A BROKEN LEFT ARM.

Apr 24, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER PASSED OUT, HIT POWER POLE, AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY. ALSO SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER. DRIVER SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES/MASSIVE BRUISES AND A BROKEN LEFT ARM.

Apr 24, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER PASSED OUT, HIT POWER POLE, AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY. ALSO SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER. DRIVER SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES/MASSIVE BRUISES AND A BROKEN LEFT ARM.

Apr 22, 1998 Suspension

LEFT REAR SWAY BAR LINK BROKE OFF VEHICLE.

Apr 22, 1998 Suspension

LEFT REAR SWAY BAR LINK BROKE OFF VEHICLE.

Apr 21, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER MADE LEFT TURN AND PASSED OUT, VEHICLE HIT POWER POLE. BOTH AIR BAGS ACTIVATED. HOWEVER, DRIVER SUFFERED BROKEN LEFT ARM/3 BROKEN RIBS, AND MASSIVE BRUISING ALL OVER UPPER TORSO AND SOME HEAD INJURIES.

Apr 21, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER MADE LEFT TURN AND PASSED OUT, VEHICLE HIT POWER POLE. BOTH AIR BAGS ACTIVATED. HOWEVER, DRIVER SUFFERED BROKEN LEFT ARM/3 BROKEN RIBS, AND MASSIVE BRUISING ALL OVER UPPER TORSO AND SOME HEAD INJURIES.

Apr 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET, BLEW OUT, CAUSING WATER AND ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK.

Apr 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET, BLEW OUT, CAUSING WATER AND ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK.

Apr 19, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED ON/OFF DUE TO DEFECTIVE SWITCH.

Apr 19, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED ON/OFF DUE TO DEFECTIVE SWITCH.

Apr 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Apr 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Apr 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL REPAIR OF HEADLIGHTS. WHILE DOING THE REPAIRS, MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER THEN HAD THE DEALER CHECK FOR RECALL ON THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS. DEALER SAID THAT ALL VEHICLE'S PRODUCED AFTER JULY 1996, WERE COVERED BY ...

Apr 2, 1998 Structure

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL REPAIR OF HEADLIGHTS. WHILE DOING THE REPAIRS, MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER THEN HAD THE DEALER CHECK FOR RECALL ON THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS. DEALER SAID THAT ALL VEHICLE'S PRODUCED AFTER JULY 1996, WERE COVERED BY ...

Apr 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL REPAIR OF HEADLIGHTS. WHILE DOING THE REPAIRS, MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER THEN HAD THE DEALER CHECK FOR RECALL ON THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS. DEALER SAID THAT ALL VEHICLE'S PRODUCED AFTER JULY 1996, WERE COVERED BY ...

Apr 2, 1998 Structure

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL REPAIR OF HEADLIGHTS. WHILE DOING THE REPAIRS, MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER THEN HAD THE DEALER CHECK FOR RECALL ON THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS. DEALER SAID THAT ALL VEHICLE'S PRODUCED AFTER JULY 1996, WERE COVERED BY ...

Apr 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Apr 1, 1998 Suspension

FAILURE OF THE REAR STRUTS AND SWAY BAR END LINKS CAUSING NOISE.

Apr 1, 1998 Suspension

FAILURE OF THE REAR STRUTS AND SWAY BAR END LINKS CAUSING NOISE.

Apr 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED.

Apr 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED.

Apr 1, 1998 Steering

INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION, STEERING RACK FAILED

Apr 1, 1998 Steering

INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION, STEERING RACK FAILED

Apr 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Apr 1, 1998 Suspension

FAILURE OF THE REAR STRUTS AND SWAY BAR END LINKS CAUSING NOISE.

Apr 1, 1998 Suspension

FAILURE OF THE REAR STRUTS AND SWAY BAR END LINKS CAUSING NOISE.

Apr 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED.

Apr 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED.

Apr 1, 1998 Steering

INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION, STEERING RACK FAILED

Apr 1, 1998 Steering

INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION, STEERING RACK FAILED

Mar 23, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE LOWER A-FRAME BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE TIE ROD TO BECOME WARPED , AND THE RACK AND PINION STEERING TO REAR DOWN. THE DELEAR HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE LOWER A-FRAME BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE TIE ROD TO BECOME WARPED , AND THE RACK AND PINION STEERING TO REAR DOWN. THE DELEAR HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE LOWER A-FRAME BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE TIE ROD TO BECOME WARPED , AND THE RACK AND PINION STEERING TO REAR DOWN. THE DELEAR HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 23, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE LOWER A-FRAME BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE TIE ROD TO BECOME WARPED , AND THE RACK AND PINION STEERING TO REAR DOWN. THE DELEAR HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE LOWER A-FRAME BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE TIE ROD TO BECOME WARPED , AND THE RACK AND PINION STEERING TO REAR DOWN. THE DELEAR HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE LOWER A-FRAME BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE TIE ROD TO BECOME WARPED , AND THE RACK AND PINION STEERING TO REAR DOWN. THE DELEAR HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 16, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR OPENED WHEN A CHILD BUMPED IT FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE.

Mar 16, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR OPENED WHEN A CHILD BUMPED IT FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE.

Mar 11, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CONSTANTLY WARP.

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Suspension

STRUTS LEAKING.

Mar 11, 1998 Seats

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CONSTANTLY WARP.

Mar 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Mar 11, 1998 Suspension

STRUTS LEAKING.

Mar 11, 1998 Seats

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FAILED.

Mar 10, 1998 Suspension

FAILED LINK BOLT RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE IN TWO, LEAVING NO SWAY BAR SUPPORT AT RIGHT REAR.

Mar 10, 1998 Suspension

FAILED LINK BOLT RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE IN TWO, LEAVING NO SWAY BAR SUPPORT AT RIGHT REAR.

Mar 6, 1998 Unknown Or Other Fire

NO SUMMARY.

Mar 6, 1998 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE.

Mar 6, 1998 Unknown Or Other Fire

NO SUMMARY.

Mar 6, 1998 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE.

Feb 26, 1998 Exterior Lighting

DURING WET CONTITIONS, THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF AND FLASH WHILE DRIVING. A RECALL HAS BEEN ORDERED ( 98S01) OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN 4/15/98. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER. *AK

Feb 26, 1998 Exterior Lighting

DURING WET CONTITIONS, THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF AND FLASH WHILE DRIVING. A RECALL HAS BEEN ORDERED ( 98S01) OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN 4/15/98. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT FAILED, RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN #.

Feb 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT FAILED, RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN #.

Feb 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

ROTORS CONTINUALLY WARP AFTER 12,000-15,000 MILES.

Feb 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

ROTORS CONTINUALLY WARP AFTER 12,000-15,000 MILES.

Feb 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VARIABLE ASSIST STEERING AND/OR ABS FAILED. DRIVER TOUCHED BRAKES UPON ENTERING OFF RAMP FROM FREEWAY. VEHICLE SUDDENLY SKIDDED TO LEFT AND STRUCK GUARDRAIL. DRIVER LOSS CONTROL AND VEHICLE HIT GUARD RAIL ON RIGHT.

Feb 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VARIABLE ASSIST STEERING AND/OR ABS FAILED. DRIVER TOUCHED BRAKES UPON ENTERING OFF RAMP FROM FREEWAY. VEHICLE SUDDENLY SKIDDED TO LEFT AND STRUCK GUARDRAIL. DRIVER LOSS CONTROL AND VEHICLE HIT GUARD RAIL ON RIGHT.

Feb 11, 1998 Air Bags

OWNER CANNOT FIND DEALERSHIP/REPAIR SHOP WHO IS WILLING TO TURN AIR BAG OFF.

Feb 11, 1998 Air Bags

OWNER CANNOT FIND DEALERSHIP/REPAIR SHOP WHO IS WILLING TO TURN AIR BAG OFF.

Feb 10, 1998 Visibility

SUN ROOF LEAKS WATER

Feb 10, 1998 Unknown Or Other

STEREO KNOBS DON'T WORK.

Feb 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Feb 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HOLES IN RADIATOR.

Feb 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HOSES LEAK.

Feb 10, 1998 Visibility

SUN ROOF LEAKS WATER

Feb 10, 1998 Unknown Or Other

STEREO KNOBS DON'T WORK.

Feb 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Feb 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HOLES IN RADIATOR.

Feb 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HOSES LEAK.

Feb 5, 1998 Visibility

HEATING UNIT WOULD BLOW COLD AIR WHEN CAR WAS AT A STOP. ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKS.

Feb 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEATING UNIT WOULD BLOW COLD AIR WHEN CAR WAS AT A STOP. ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKS.

Feb 5, 1998 Visibility

HEATING UNIT WOULD BLOW COLD AIR WHEN CAR WAS AT A STOP. ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKS.

Feb 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEATING UNIT WOULD BLOW COLD AIR WHEN CAR WAS AT A STOP. ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKS.

Feb 4, 1998 Suspension

EA97-026; THE COIL SPRING BROKE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE PLENETARY GEAR DUE TO A SPEED SENSOR FAILURE. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Air Bags

DAUGHTER KILLED WHEN AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON FRONTAL IMPACT. MFRS HAVE INVESTIGATED AND CONCLUDED AIR BAG WAS DISABLED, PROBABLY INTENTIONALLY, PRIOR TO CRASH. FACTS SEEM INCONSISTENT WITH THIS CONCLUSION.

Feb 4, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS TURN OFF WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO A FAULTY CIRCUIT BREAKER ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Feb 4, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN FRONTAL IMPACT RESULTINGIN DEATH.

Feb 4, 1998 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED.

Feb 4, 1998 Suspension

EA97-026; THE COIL SPRING BROKE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE PLENETARY GEAR DUE TO A SPEED SENSOR FAILURE. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Air Bags

DAUGHTER KILLED WHEN AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON FRONTAL IMPACT. MFRS HAVE INVESTIGATED AND CONCLUDED AIR BAG WAS DISABLED, PROBABLY INTENTIONALLY, PRIOR TO CRASH. FACTS SEEM INCONSISTENT WITH THIS CONCLUSION.

Feb 4, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS TURN OFF WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO A FAULTY CIRCUIT BREAKER ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Feb 4, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN FRONTAL IMPACT RESULTINGIN DEATH.

Feb 4, 1998 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED.

Jan 21, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH MELTED.

Jan 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.

Jan 21, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH MELTED.

Jan 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.

Jan 15, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES.

Jan 15, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Jan 15, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES.

Jan 15, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Jan 14, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OPERATES ERRATICALLY, ATTEMPTED TO FO FASTER, TO GO AROUND A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE FAILED TO PICKUP. *AK

Jan 14, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

ON 3 OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STICKING GAS PEDAL. *AK

Jan 14, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM PARK. A CLUNKING NOISE IS HEARD AND VEHICLE VIBRATES BADLY UPON TAKE OFF AND HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE STILL TRIES TO SURGE FORWARD.

Jan 14, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OPERATES ERRATICALLY, ATTEMPTED TO FO FASTER, TO GO AROUND A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE FAILED TO PICKUP. *AK

Jan 14, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

ON 3 OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STICKING GAS PEDAL. *AK

Jan 14, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM PARK. A CLUNKING NOISE IS HEARD AND VEHICLE VIBRATES BADLY UPON TAKE OFF AND HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE STILL TRIES TO SURGE FORWARD.

Jan 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE DUE TO RUPTURED SEAL. ALSO, WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN HALF, RESULTING IN INSTABILITY. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Suspension

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE DUE TO RUPTURED SEAL. ALSO, WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN HALF, RESULTING IN INSTABILITY. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE DUE TO RUPTURED SEAL. ALSO, WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN HALF, RESULTING IN INSTABILITY. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Suspension

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE DUE TO RUPTURED SEAL. ALSO, WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN HALF, RESULTING IN INSTABILITY. *AK

Dec 22, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS, INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION, EXTERIOR PARKING LAMPS, AND REAR MARKER LAMPS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Dec 22, 1997 Visibility

WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE IN ANY INTERMITTENT POSITION, THEY STOP, AND DO NOT COME BACK ON UNTIL RIGHT OR LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS USED.

Dec 22, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS, INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION, EXTERIOR PARKING LAMPS, AND REAR MARKER LAMPS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Dec 22, 1997 Visibility

WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE IN ANY INTERMITTENT POSITION, THEY STOP, AND DO NOT COME BACK ON UNTIL RIGHT OR LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS USED.

Dec 18, 1997 Suspension

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION WHILE THERE WAS INFORMED THAT BOTHFRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE CRACKED & NEEDED REPLACEMENT BEFORE VEHICLE COULD PASS INSPECTION. *AK

Dec 18, 1997 Suspension

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION WHILE THERE WAS INFORMED THAT BOTHFRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE CRACKED & NEEDED REPLACEMENT BEFORE VEHICLE COULD PASS INSPECTION. *AK

Dec 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE HEAD LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO HEADLAMP SWITCH/CONNECTOR OVERHEATING. *AK

Dec 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT ON/OFF SWITCH LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF DASHBOARD.

Dec 11, 1997 Steering

HIGH PRESSURE POWER HOSE MISROUTED FROM THE RACK AND PINION TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP, SWITCH WORN HOLE IN HOSE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE AND POWER STEERING LOSS.DESIGN FLAW CAUSING CHAFING.

Dec 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE HEAD LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO HEADLAMP SWITCH/CONNECTOR OVERHEATING. *AK

Dec 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT ON/OFF SWITCH LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF DASHBOARD.

Dec 11, 1997 Steering

HIGH PRESSURE POWER HOSE MISROUTED FROM THE RACK AND PINION TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP, SWITCH WORN HOLE IN HOSE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE AND POWER STEERING LOSS.DESIGN FLAW CAUSING CHAFING.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES. *AK

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES. *AK

Dec 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD CONDTIONS, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE BRAKES PULSATE BADLY, SENDING A VIBRATION THROUGH THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THE LAST (2) YEARS. *AK CONSUMER STATES FAILURE IS DEFINED AS BRAKES PULSATING BADLY ON BRAKING ...

Dec 3, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 3, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Dec 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Dec 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD CONDTIONS, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE BRAKES PULSATE BADLY, SENDING A VIBRATION THROUGH THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THE LAST (2) YEARS. *AK CONSUMER STATES FAILURE IS DEFINED AS BRAKES PULSATING BADLY ON BRAKING ...

Dec 3, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 3, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Dec 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Nov 27, 1997 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED.

Nov 27, 1997 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED.

Nov 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR BYPASS VALVE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL OUT WHEN IDLING. NLM

Nov 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR BYPASS VALVE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL OUT WHEN IDLING. NLM

Nov 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S MOTOR MOUNTS ATE BROKEN. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT IN GEAR THE VEHICLE JERKS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 18, 1997 Suspension

COIL SPRING FAILED.

Nov 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S MOTOR MOUNTS ATE BROKEN. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT IN GEAR THE VEHICLE JERKS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 18, 1997 Suspension

COIL SPRING FAILED.

Nov 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE.

Nov 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE.

Nov 12, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Nov 12, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Nov 10, 1997 Suspension

WHEN TURNING THE CORNER THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND MADE NOISES. DEALER REPLACED BRAK PADS AND SERVICED THE ROTORS. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Suspension

PE97035;THE DEFECTIVE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BROKE OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE.

Nov 10, 1997 Suspension

WHEN TURNING THE CORNER THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND MADE NOISES. DEALER REPLACED BRAK PADS AND SERVICED THE ROTORS. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Suspension

PE97035;THE DEFECTIVE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BROKE OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE.

Nov 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, RECALL ON COMPONENT, HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO (STATE) LOCATION NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL.(93V106002).

Nov 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING CAUSING DAMAGE TO ROTORS.

Nov 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, RECALL ON COMPONENT, HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO (STATE) LOCATION NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL.(93V106002).

Nov 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING CAUSING DAMAGE TO ROTORS.

Oct 31, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Oct 31, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Oct 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING FROM BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED THAT FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DUE TO THE MASTE...

Oct 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING FROM BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED THAT FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DUE TO THE MASTE...

Oct 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING FROM BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED THAT FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DUE TO THE MASTE...

Oct 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING FROM BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED THAT FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DUE TO THE MASTE...

Oct 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING FROM BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED THAT FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DUE TO THE MASTE...

Oct 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING FROM BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED THAT FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DUE TO THE MASTE...

Oct 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTANTLY.

Oct 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RIDE ROUGHLY AND STALL INTERMITTANTLY.

Oct 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTANTLY.

Oct 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RIDE ROUGHLY AND STALL INTERMITTANTLY.

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. *AK

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, NEEDS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. *AK

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. *AK

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, NEEDS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. *AK

Oct 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE. ALSO, REPLACED AIR CONDITIONING HIGH-PRESSURE LINE. *AK

Oct 16, 1997 Equipment

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE. ALSO, REPLACED AIR CONDITIONING HIGH-PRESSURE LINE. *AK

Oct 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE. ALSO, REPLACED AIR CONDITIONING HIGH-PRESSURE LINE. *AK

Oct 16, 1997 Equipment

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE. ALSO, REPLACED AIR CONDITIONING HIGH-PRESSURE LINE. *AK

Oct 15, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

Oct 15, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

Oct 8, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Oct 8, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Oct 7, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT BULBS BLOW OUT EXCESSIVELY.

Oct 7, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LID FLIES OPEN.

Oct 7, 1997 Visibility

RIGHT/REAR WINDOW REPAIRED, UP AND DOWN MECHANISMS REVERSED.

Oct 7, 1997 Structure

WEATHER STRIP FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Unknown Or Other

REGISTER VENT ON DASH FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Wheels

HUB CAP FLEW OFF OF WHEEL.

Oct 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Electrical System

CONNECTOR AT STARTER FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START.

Oct 7, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED CAUSING WIRE TO BURN.

Oct 7, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT BULBS BLOW OUT EXCESSIVELY.

Oct 7, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LID FLIES OPEN.

Oct 7, 1997 Visibility

RIGHT/REAR WINDOW REPAIRED, UP AND DOWN MECHANISMS REVERSED.

Oct 7, 1997 Structure

WEATHER STRIP FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Unknown Or Other

REGISTER VENT ON DASH FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Wheels

HUB CAP FLEW OFF OF WHEEL.

Oct 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Electrical System

CONNECTOR AT STARTER FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START.

Oct 7, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED CAUSING WIRE TO BURN.

Oct 7, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED.

Oct 6, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY WILL JERK AS IF HIT IN REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.

Oct 6, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY WILL JERK AS IF HIT IN REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.

Oct 1, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING VEHCLE ABOUT 55 MPH, OWNER NOTICED A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, IT WAS STATED THAT THE MOUNTS WHICH SUPPORT THE MOTOR BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME. THE MOUNTS HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Oct 1, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING VEHCLE ABOUT 55 MPH, OWNER NOTICED A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, IT WAS STATED THAT THE MOUNTS WHICH SUPPORT THE MOTOR BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME. THE MOUNTS HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY POINT WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BETWEEN HOT AND COLD. AFTER THE VEHICLE COOLS DOWN, IT WILL START AGAIN. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM FAILED.

Sep 30, 1997 Electrical System

PLASTIC ROD BETWEEN THE IGNITION CYLINDER AND AN ASSEMBLY SNAPPED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF.

Sep 30, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY POINT WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BETWEEN HOT AND COLD. AFTER THE VEHICLE COOLS DOWN, IT WILL START AGAIN. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM FAILED.

Sep 30, 1997 Electrical System

PLASTIC ROD BETWEEN THE IGNITION CYLINDER AND AN ASSEMBLY SNAPPED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF.

Sep 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGIN SHAKING WHENEVER PUT ON BRAKES. IT'S VERY NOTICEABLE WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGIN SHAKING WHENEVER PUT ON BRAKES. IT'S VERY NOTICEABLE WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK

Sep 11, 1997 Suspension

WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE FRONT RIGHT SPRING AND UPPER BRAIN BROKE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO BURST. THE FORD DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 11, 1997 Suspension

WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE FRONT RIGHT SPRING AND UPPER BRAIN BROKE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO BURST. THE FORD DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES PERIODICALLY ACTIVATING WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Sep 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES PERIODICALLY ACTIVATING WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Sep 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT; ALSO TRANSMISSION AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Power Train

CRACKED ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT; ALSO TRANSMISSION AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Equipment

CRACKED ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT; ALSO TRANSMISSION AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY, INDICATING MALFUINCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO HAVE SERVICE PREFORMED WHICH INVOLVED THE ENGINE BODY MOUNTS. SERVICE WAS COMPLETED, BUT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM WHICH HAS NOW REOCCURRED, RECALL#93V106002. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT; ALSO TRANSMISSION AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Power Train

CRACKED ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT; ALSO TRANSMISSION AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Equipment

CRACKED ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT; ALSO TRANSMISSION AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY, INDICATING MALFUINCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO HAVE SERVICE PREFORMED WHICH INVOLVED THE ENGINE BODY MOUNTS. SERVICE WAS COMPLETED, BUT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM WHICH HAS NOW REOCCURRED, RECALL#93V106002. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 4, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V02500). CALLED DEALER & MADE APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR APPOINTMENT. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. ALSO THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE IN. *AK

Sep 4, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V02500). CALLED DEALER & MADE APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR APPOINTMENT. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. ALSO THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE IN. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES. WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS UNKOWN VIBRATION COMING FROM LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE. OWNER NOTES THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS PARTS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. ALSO, THERE ARE OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES. WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS UNKOWN VIBRATION COMING FROM LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE. OWNER NOTES THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS PARTS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. ALSO, THERE ARE OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 29, 1997 Electrical System

AFTER VEHICLE IS READY TO BE SHUT DOWN/TURNED OFF BY DRIVER; CAN TURN IGNITION INTO OFF POSITION AND PULL KEY OUT, YET VEHICLE WILL STILL BE RUNNING. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Electrical System

AFTER VEHICLE IS READY TO BE SHUT DOWN/TURNED OFF BY DRIVER; CAN TURN IGNITION INTO OFF POSITION AND PULL KEY OUT, YET VEHICLE WILL STILL BE RUNNING. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Aug 27, 1997 Suspension

STEERING FELT CLUNKY DURING NORMAL TURNING. PER A SERVICE BULLETIN, SPACERS WERE REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE STRUT BEARING.

Aug 27, 1997 Suspension

STEERING FELT CLUNKY DURING NORMAL TURNING. PER A SERVICE BULLETIN, SPACERS WERE REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE STRUT BEARING.

Aug 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Aug 26, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, DUE TO FAILED HOSE.

Aug 26, 1997 Suspension

FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE.

Aug 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN IS RUSTING AND STARTING TO FAIL.

Aug 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Aug 26, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, DUE TO FAILED HOSE.

Aug 26, 1997 Suspension

FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE.

Aug 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN IS RUSTING AND STARTING TO FAIL.

Aug 22, 1997 Power Train Crash

PUT VEHICLE IN PARK WHEN DRIVER EXITED VEHICLE, IT JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE, LOST CONTROL AND STROKE THE FENCE IN DRIVEWAY. *AK

Aug 22, 1997 Power Train Crash

PUT VEHICLE IN PARK WHEN DRIVER EXITED VEHICLE, IT JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE, LOST CONTROL AND STROKE THE FENCE IN DRIVEWAY. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 21, 1997 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 18, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSE HAS CRACK IN LINE, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT, COULD CAUSE FIRE OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS ORDERED PARTS/KIT TO RELACE LINE/HOSE. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSE HAS CRACK IN LINE, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT, COULD CAUSE FIRE OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS ORDERED PARTS/KIT TO RELACE LINE/HOSE. *AK

Aug 11, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM DUE TO DEFECT IN ALUMINUM DRUM PISTON.

Aug 11, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM DUE TO DEFECT IN ALUMINUM DRUM PISTON.

Aug 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, WHILE ACCELERATING IN TRAFFIC, NEXT TO THE MOLDED PLUG THAT CONNECT TO THE ARM OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Aug 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, WHILE ACCELERATING IN TRAFFIC, NEXT TO THE MOLDED PLUG THAT CONNECT TO THE ARM OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Jul 28, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER LINE LEAKS FREON. CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 28, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER LINE LEAKS FREON. CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON HER VEHICLE. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO REMEDY THE DEFECT, AND THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLING FAN FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jul 14, 1997 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON HER VEHICLE. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO REMEDY THE DEFECT, AND THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLING FAN FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jul 10, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE 97 V 025 000 FUEL THROTTLE IN APRIL, AND CONTACTED DEALER. THEY SAID THAT THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL WILL BE IN IN TWO WEEKS, BUT DEALER HAS NOT CONTACTED OWNER AND IT HAS BEEN TWO MONTHS SINCE OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WILL NOT RETURN CALLS, AND THE PARTS ARE STIL...

Jul 10, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE 97 V 025 000 FUEL THROTTLE IN APRIL, AND CONTACTED DEALER. THEY SAID THAT THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL WILL BE IN IN TWO WEEKS, BUT DEALER HAS NOT CONTACTED OWNER AND IT HAS BEEN TWO MONTHS SINCE OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WILL NOT RETURN CALLS, AND THE PARTS ARE STIL...

Jul 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS.

Jul 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS.

Jul 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE WHILE EXITING HIGHWAY WHICH RESULTED IN SEVERE NOISE IN ENGINE AND POOR RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE WHILE EXITING HIGHWAY WHICH RESULTED IN SEVERE NOISE IN ENGINE AND POOR RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Electrical System

HORN WILL NOT BLOW AT TIMES WHEN IT IS USED. DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Electrical System

HORN WILL NOT BLOW AT TIMES WHEN IT IS USED. DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Jul 1, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RIGHT FRONT ALUMINIUM PISTON CRACKED.

Jul 1, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AND REPLACED.

Jul 1, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RIGHT FRONT ALUMINIUM PISTON CRACKED.

Jul 1, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AND REPLACED.

Jun 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO ORDER PARTS. PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. RECALL #97V019000. *AK

Jun 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO ORDER PARTS. PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. RECALL #97V019000. *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SHE HAS CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT HER CRUISE CONTROL RECALL, AND IT HAS BEEN SIXTY DAYS AND THE DEALERSHIP STILL DOESN'T HAVE THE RECALLED PART. *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN OWNER TURNS THE VEHICLE OFF THE ENGINE STILL IS RUNNING. DEALER SAYS THAT IGNITION CYLINDER IS STICKING, BUT WILL NOT FIX IT UNLESS THE OWNER PAYS $98.00, AND SHE IS NOT GOING TO PAY FOR THIS BECAUSE OWNER THINKS THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE RECALLS THAT WAS LISTED ON FORD&LIN...

Jun 24, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION: COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO CHANGE GEARS. VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE THEN IT WOULD CHANGE INTO A FAST SPEED. AT SLOW SPEED THERE WAS NO REACTION, JUST LOSS OF POWER. *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SHE HAS CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT HER CRUISE CONTROL RECALL, AND IT HAS BEEN SIXTY DAYS AND THE DEALERSHIP STILL DOESN'T HAVE THE RECALLED PART. *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN OWNER TURNS THE VEHICLE OFF THE ENGINE STILL IS RUNNING. DEALER SAYS THAT IGNITION CYLINDER IS STICKING, BUT WILL NOT FIX IT UNLESS THE OWNER PAYS $98.00, AND SHE IS NOT GOING TO PAY FOR THIS BECAUSE OWNER THINKS THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE RECALLS THAT WAS LISTED ON FORD&LIN...

Jun 24, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION: COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO CHANGE GEARS. VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE THEN IT WOULD CHANGE INTO A FAST SPEED. AT SLOW SPEED THERE WAS NO REACTION, JUST LOSS OF POWER. *AK

Jun 20, 1997 Structure

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE RUSTING AND CAUSING THE CAR TO JUMP. *AK

Jun 20, 1997 Structure

THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE RUSTING AND CAUSING THE CAR TO JUMP. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THE DEALERSHIP FIXED THE RECALL ACCORDING TO FORD, BUT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATES BY ITSELF NOW WITHOUT PRESSING THE BUTTONSL. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THE DEALERSHIP FIXED THE RECALL ACCORDING TO FORD, BUT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATES BY ITSELF NOW WITHOUT PRESSING THE BUTTONSL. *AK

Jun 10, 1997 Suspension

THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE, AND IT MADE THE CAR HARD TO DRIVE. *AK

Jun 10, 1997 Suspension

THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE, AND IT MADE THE CAR HARD TO DRIVE. *AK

Jun 6, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING IS FAULTY WHICH CAUSES THE HEAD LIGHTS TO INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF AND ON. DEALER HAS REPLACED SWITCH TWICE WHICH DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 6, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING IS FAULTY WHICH CAUSES THE HEAD LIGHTS TO INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF AND ON. DEALER HAS REPLACED SWITCH TWICE WHICH DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 2, 1997 Steering

THE POWER STEERING HOSE BROKE.

Jun 2, 1997 Steering

THE POWER STEERING HOSE BROKE.

May 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST FUMES WERE COMING THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR.

May 28, 1997 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DURING A SUDDEN STOP CAUSED BROKEN RIBS, BRUISES, AND A BROKEN HAND.

May 28, 1997 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DURING A SUDDEN STOP CAUSED BURNS ON THE HEAD, CHEST, CHIN, ARM.

May 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST FUMES WERE COMING THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR.

May 28, 1997 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DURING A SUDDEN STOP CAUSED BROKEN RIBS, BRUISES, AND A BROKEN HAND.

May 28, 1997 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DURING A SUDDEN STOP CAUSED BURNS ON THE HEAD, CHEST, CHIN, ARM.

May 21, 1997 Power Train

CLUTCH PISTON GIVES OUT WHILE PULLING FROM A STAND STILL, VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL EVEN WHEN ITS IN GEAR. *AK

May 21, 1997 Power Train

CLUTCH PISTON GIVES OUT WHILE PULLING FROM A STAND STILL, VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL EVEN WHEN ITS IN GEAR. *AK

May 19, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHEN SWITCHING FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF AND NOT COME BACK ON UNLESS DRIVER HOLDS THE SWITCH ON HIGH BEAM. SEVERAL TIMES THE HEADLIGHTS HAS GONE OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER. *AK

May 19, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHEN SWITCHING FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF AND NOT COME BACK ON UNLESS DRIVER HOLDS THE SWITCH ON HIGH BEAM. SEVERAL TIMES THE HEADLIGHTS HAS GONE OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER. *AK

May 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD, CONTACTED DEALER APRIL 29, 1997, WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO PARTSVAILABLE. DEALER EXPECTED PARTS WITHIN 1 WEEK, CONTACTED DEALER AGAIN ON MAY 13, 1997, WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE PARTS WOULD BE IN. VEHICLE STALLED, OWNER NOT SURE IF RECALL ...

May 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD, CONTACTED DEALER APRIL 29, 1997, WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO PARTSVAILABLE. DEALER EXPECTED PARTS WITHIN 1 WEEK, CONTACTED DEALER AGAIN ON MAY 13, 1997, WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE PARTS WOULD BE IN. VEHICLE STALLED, OWNER NOT SURE IF RECALL ...

May 12, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLES LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING COLLASPED AND THE FRAME OF THE CAR FELL ON THE TIRE. *AK

May 12, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLES LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING COLLASPED AND THE FRAME OF THE CAR FELL ON THE TIRE. *AK

May 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

May 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR CALIPER STICKS, CAUSING VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING.

May 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING.

May 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

May 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR CALIPER STICKS, CAUSING VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING.

May 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING.

May 6, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE STEERING: INNER TIE ROD SNAPPED COMPLETELY OFF, DISCONNECTING THE WHEEL, CAUSE THE FUEL LINE TO BREAK OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 6, 1997 Exterior Lighting

LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.

May 6, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE STEERING: INNER TIE ROD SNAPPED COMPLETELY OFF, DISCONNECTING THE WHEEL, CAUSE THE FUEL LINE TO BREAK OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 6, 1997 Exterior Lighting

LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.

May 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, HE STATES THAT HIS BRAKES DRAG AND THAT IT SLOWS VEHICLE DOWN.O WNER ALSO NOTES THAT THE FRONT END SHAKES WHILE BRAKES ARE BEING USED.OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERS, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. *AK

May 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, HE STATES THAT HIS BRAKES DRAG AND THAT IT SLOWS VEHICLE DOWN.O WNER ALSO NOTES THAT THE FRONT END SHAKES WHILE BRAKES ARE BEING USED.OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERS, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. *AK

Apr 25, 1997 Exterior Lighting

EA96-019, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Apr 25, 1997 Exterior Lighting

EA96-019, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Mar 27, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

DURING REAR IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM BELT BUCKLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 27, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

DURING REAR IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM BELT BUCKLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ELECTRICAL FAN MOTOR SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.

Mar 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ELECTRICAL FAN MOTOR SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.

Mar 24, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR WENT BAD, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR WENT BAD, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. WHEN IGNTION WAS TURNED ON IT WILL TURN OFF BY ITSELF, IN FOR REPAIRS, REPLACED SWITCH. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 2 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. WHEN IGNTION WAS TURNED ON IT WILL TURN OFF BY ITSELF, IN FOR REPAIRS, REPLACED SWITCH. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 2 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Suspension

WHILE WAITING IN LINE IN PARKING LOT THE LEFT FRONT SPRING CRACKED IN HALF. OWNER NOTES THAT IF HE HAD BEEN ON HIGHWAY THIS COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL, OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Suspension

WHILE WAITING IN LINE IN PARKING LOT THE LEFT FRONT SPRING CRACKED IN HALF. OWNER NOTES THAT IF HE HAD BEEN ON HIGHWAY THIS COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL, OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED. *AK

Mar 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER STATES THAT HIS COOLING FAN IS DEFECTIVE AND THAT HE MUST REPLACE IT DUE TO THE SEVERE WHEATHER IN THE MONTANA AREA, HE ALSO NOTES THAT HE IS AWARE OF THE RECALL ON THIS FROM OTHER STATES BUT HE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW WHY MONTANA WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Mar 14, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER HIT A LIGHT POLE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER STATES THAT HIS COOLING FAN IS DEFECTIVE AND THAT HE MUST REPLACE IT DUE TO THE SEVERE WHEATHER IN THE MONTANA AREA, HE ALSO NOTES THAT HE IS AWARE OF THE RECALL ON THIS FROM OTHER STATES BUT HE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW WHY MONTANA WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Mar 14, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER HIT A LIGHT POLE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THEIR WAS SPARKS COMING FROM VEHICLE WHICH LEAD TO THE VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE.THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMIDN DUE TO SEVERITY OF THE FIRE

Mar 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THEIR WAS SPARKS COMING FROM VEHICLE WHICH LEAD TO THE VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE.THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMIDN DUE TO SEVERITY OF THE FIRE

Mar 12, 1997 Electrical System

PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, WENT TO TURN OFF THE IGNTION AND NOTHING HAPPENED, HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STOP THE CAR FROM RUNNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Electrical System

PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, WENT TO TURN OFF THE IGNTION AND NOTHING HAPPENED, HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STOP THE CAR FROM RUNNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE TWICE.

Mar 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE TWICE.

Mar 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY HIS VEHICLE STALLED, OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT THETE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED FOR THIS, BUT IT DOES NOT IDENTIFY THE COMPLETE PROBLEM, CONTAMINATION OF METAL WAS THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY HIS VEHICLE STALLED, OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT THETE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED FOR THIS, BUT IT DOES NOT IDENTIFY THE COMPLETE PROBLEM, CONTAMINATION OF METAL WAS THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Feb 27, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Feb 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BYPASS HOSE REPLACED.

Feb 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BYPASS HOSE RUPTURED PRIOR TO RECALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO BELT.

Feb 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TROUBLE CONTINUES AFTER REPAIRS TO COMPONENTS.

Feb 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Feb 27, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Feb 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BYPASS HOSE REPLACED.

Feb 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BYPASS HOSE RUPTURED PRIOR TO RECALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO BELT.

Feb 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TROUBLE CONTINUES AFTER REPAIRS TO COMPONENTS.

Feb 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

TWICE THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER HAS FROZEN ITS PISTON FORCING THE BRAKE PADS TO BE CONTINUOUSLY PUSHED AGAINST THE ROTOR. THE INSIDE WEARS DOWN TO THE RIVETS GOUGING THE ROTOR AND OVERHEATING, THE OUTBOARD PAD SHOWS NO WEAR AT ALL.

Feb 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

TWICE THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER HAS FROZEN ITS PISTON FORCING THE BRAKE PADS TO BE CONTINUOUSLY PUSHED AGAINST THE ROTOR. THE INSIDE WEARS DOWN TO THE RIVETS GOUGING THE ROTOR AND OVERHEATING, THE OUTBOARD PAD SHOWS NO WEAR AT ALL.

Feb 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SOLENOID VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING ABS LIGHT TO COME ON.

Feb 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DUE TO INTEGRAL DESIGN OF PARKING BRAKE CORROSION AT THE REAR CALIPERS AND ROTORS.

Feb 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DUE TO INTEGRAL DESIGN OF PARKING BRAKE CORROSION AT THE REAR CALIPERS AND ROTORS.

Feb 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SOLENOID VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING ABS LIGHT TO COME ON.

Feb 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DUE TO INTEGRAL DESIGN OF PARKING BRAKE CORROSION AT THE REAR CALIPERS AND ROTORS.

Feb 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DUE TO INTEGRAL DESIGN OF PARKING BRAKE CORROSION AT THE REAR CALIPERS AND ROTORS.

Feb 11, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER REPLACED TWICE.

Feb 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED 4 TIMES.

Feb 11, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER REPLACED TWICE.

Feb 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED 4 TIMES.

Feb 6, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER WANTS CONSUMER TO BUY A NEW MOTOR. *AK

Feb 6, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER WANTS CONSUMER TO BUY A NEW MOTOR. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Jan 28, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Jan 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT HAS FAILED. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED BY A MECHANIC BUT NOT CORRECTED. *AK

Jan 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT HAS FAILED. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED BY A MECHANIC BUT NOT CORRECTED. *AK

Jan 17, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE AT 50 MPH, STARTED SLOWING DOWN, ROAD CONDITIONS BAD, HIT SHEET OF ICE, SPUN INTO MEDIAN & AROUND MEDIAN, HIT GUARDRAIL TWICE, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SEAT BELT HELD, SEATS SEPARATED FROM ANCHORS. *AK

Jan 17, 1997 Seats Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE AT 50 MPH, STARTED SLOWING DOWN, ROAD CONDITIONS BAD, HIT SHEET OF ICE, SPUN INTO MEDIAN & AROUND MEDIAN, HIT GUARDRAIL TWICE, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SEAT BELT HELD, SEATS SEPARATED FROM ANCHORS. *AK

Jan 17, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE AT 50 MPH, STARTED SLOWING DOWN, ROAD CONDITIONS BAD, HIT SHEET OF ICE, SPUN INTO MEDIAN & AROUND MEDIAN, HIT GUARDRAIL TWICE, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SEAT BELT HELD, SEATS SEPARATED FROM ANCHORS. *AK

Jan 17, 1997 Seats Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE AT 50 MPH, STARTED SLOWING DOWN, ROAD CONDITIONS BAD, HIT SHEET OF ICE, SPUN INTO MEDIAN & AROUND MEDIAN, HIT GUARDRAIL TWICE, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SEAT BELT HELD, SEATS SEPARATED FROM ANCHORS. *AK

Jan 15, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ON A DARK ROAD THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, AFTER MANUAL ADJUSTMENT, THE LIGHTS CAME ON. DEALER STATES POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE SWITCH. *AK

Jan 15, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Jan 15, 1997 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT.

Jan 15, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ON A DARK ROAD THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, AFTER MANUAL ADJUSTMENT, THE LIGHTS CAME ON. DEALER STATES POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE SWITCH. *AK

Jan 15, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Jan 15, 1997 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT.

Jan 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jan 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jan 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED.

Jan 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jan 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jan 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED.

Jan 7, 1997 Visibility

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM: SERVICE BULLETIN #95B80 EXPIRED DEC.6,96. HEATER BYPASS HOSE CRACKED AND STARTED TO LEAK. DEALER SAID HOSE CRACKED DUE TO OVERHEATING. *AK

Jan 7, 1997 Visibility

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM: SERVICE BULLETIN #95B80 EXPIRED DEC.6,96. HEATER BYPASS HOSE CRACKED AND STARTED TO LEAK. DEALER SAID HOSE CRACKED DUE TO OVERHEATING. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.

Jan 6, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.

Dec 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND THE ENGINE RACED AND WENT THROUGH THE HOOD. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND THE ENGINE RACED AND WENT THROUGH THE HOOD. *AK

Dec 27, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HIT A BUMP AND THE HIGHLIGHTS CUT OFF, TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE PARKING LIGHTS CAME ON, TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND TURNED THEM BACK ON FOR THE HEADLIGHTS TO WORK CORRECTLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 27, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HIT A BUMP AND THE HIGHLIGHTS CUT OFF, TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE PARKING LIGHTS CAME ON, TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND TURNED THEM BACK ON FOR THE HEADLIGHTS TO WORK CORRECTLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STARTER AND THE WIRING FROM THE STARTER, CAUGHT ON FIRE. REPLACED STARTER AND WIRING. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 6 TIMES, ONCE CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Dec 16, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGES.

Dec 16, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STARTER AND THE WIRING FROM THE STARTER, CAUGHT ON FIRE. REPLACED STARTER AND WIRING. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 6 TIMES, ONCE CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Dec 16, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGES.

Dec 12, 1996 Electrical System

WENT TO TURN ENGINE OFF AND IT WOULD NOT STOP, KEY ROTATED BACKWARD/FORWARD. REMOVED COIL FROM DISTRIBUTOR TO CUT ENGINE OFF; ALSO, HORN BUTTONS ARE POORLY DESIGNED, CANNOT BE ACTIVATED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Electrical System

WENT TO TURN ENGINE OFF AND IT WOULD NOT STOP, KEY ROTATED BACKWARD/FORWARD. REMOVED COIL FROM DISTRIBUTOR TO CUT ENGINE OFF; ALSO, HORN BUTTONS ARE POORLY DESIGNED, CANNOT BE ACTIVATED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Electrical System

WENT TO TURN ENGINE OFF AND IT WOULD NOT STOP, KEY ROTATED BACKWARD/FORWARD. REMOVED COIL FROM DISTRIBUTOR TO CUT ENGINE OFF; ALSO, HORN BUTTONS ARE POORLY DESIGNED, CANNOT BE ACTIVATED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Electrical System

WENT TO TURN ENGINE OFF AND IT WOULD NOT STOP, KEY ROTATED BACKWARD/FORWARD. REMOVED COIL FROM DISTRIBUTOR TO CUT ENGINE OFF; ALSO, HORN BUTTONS ARE POORLY DESIGNED, CANNOT BE ACTIVATED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE; WHILE DRIVING IN STORM IN MIDDLE OF 8 LANE EXPRESS WAY, ABRUPTLY WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING DUE TO MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILURE, DLR REPLACED IT, PROBLEM PERSISTED, NOW DLR INDICATES WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WILL FAIL IF NOT REPLACED. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE; WHILE DRIVING IN STORM IN MIDDLE OF 8 LANE EXPRESS WAY, ABRUPTLY WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING DUE TO MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILURE, DLR REPLACED IT, PROBLEM PERSISTED, NOW DLR INDICATES WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WILL FAIL IF NOT REPLACED. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN STORM, WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY DLR REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, PROBLEM PERSISTS; ALSO, DLR SAYS WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WILL FAIL IF NOT REPLACED. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN STORM, WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY DLR REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, PROBLEM PERSISTS; ALSO, DLR SAYS WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WILL FAIL IF NOT REPLACED. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE; WHILE DRIVING IN STORM IN MIDDLE OF 8 LANE EXPRESS WAY, ABRUPTLY WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING DUE TO MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILURE, DLR REPLACED IT, PROBLEM PERSISTED, NOW DLR INDICATES WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WILL FAIL IF NOT REPLACED. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE; WHILE DRIVING IN STORM IN MIDDLE OF 8 LANE EXPRESS WAY, ABRUPTLY WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING DUE TO MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILURE, DLR REPLACED IT, PROBLEM PERSISTED, NOW DLR INDICATES WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WILL FAIL IF NOT REPLACED. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN STORM, WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY DLR REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, PROBLEM PERSISTS; ALSO, DLR SAYS WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WILL FAIL IF NOT REPLACED. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN STORM, WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY DLR REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, PROBLEM PERSISTS; ALSO, DLR SAYS WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WILL FAIL IF NOT REPLACED. *AK

Dec 6, 1996 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE CAR, TOOK TO DEALER AND HE SAID IT WAS THE STRUT BEARINGS, CAR HAS 27,000 MILE *AK *JB

Dec 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS, OWNER WAS TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP AN IT WAS REPLACED, VEHICLE SEEMED TO RUN WELL BUT OWNER NOTED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL PROBLEMS WRONG WITH VEHICLE, COSTING SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. *AK

Dec 6, 1996 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE CAR, TOOK TO DEALER AND HE SAID IT WAS THE STRUT BEARINGS, CAR HAS 27,000 MILE *AK *JB

Dec 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS, OWNER WAS TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP AN IT WAS REPLACED, VEHICLE SEEMED TO RUN WELL BUT OWNER NOTED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL PROBLEMS WRONG WITH VEHICLE, COSTING SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION.

Dec 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH DEFECTIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Dec 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR FAILED TO SHIFT DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION.

Dec 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION.

Dec 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH DEFECTIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Dec 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR FAILED TO SHIFT DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION.

Dec 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE BRAKES ARE PULSATING, HAD TO REPLACE ROTORS ONCE. *AK CONSUMER RESPONDED THAT THIS IS NOT HIS VEHICLE, HE THINKS HIS COMPLAINT WAS REGARDING AN OMNI IN 1990 REGARDING THE FAILURE OF A REAR AXLE. *SLC

Dec 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE BRAKES ARE PULSATING, HAD TO REPLACE ROTORS ONCE. *AK CONSUMER RESPONDED THAT THIS IS NOT HIS VEHICLE, HE THINKS HIS COMPLAINT WAS REGARDING AN OMNI IN 1990 REGARDING THE FAILURE OF A REAR AXLE. *SLC

Dec 2, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, RPMS UNKNOWN, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION, HITTING A HOUSE. *AK

Dec 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER STATES THAT REAR ABS BRAKES MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE USED, OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED AND SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK DUE TO A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING AND HOWLING IN BRAKES, DEALER FILED DOWN PADS, HOWEVER STATED THAT THEY WO...

Dec 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER STATES THAT REAR ABS BRAKES MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE USED, OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED AND SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK DUE TO A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING AND HOWLING IN BRAKES, DEALER FILED DOWN PADS, HOWEVER STATED THAT THEY WO...

Dec 2, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, RPMS UNKNOWN, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION, HITTING A HOUSE. *AK

Dec 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER STATES THAT REAR ABS BRAKES MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE USED, OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED AND SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK DUE TO A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING AND HOWLING IN BRAKES, DEALER FILED DOWN PADS, HOWEVER STATED THAT THEY WO...

Dec 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER STATES THAT REAR ABS BRAKES MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE USED, OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED AND SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK DUE TO A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING AND HOWLING IN BRAKES, DEALER FILED DOWN PADS, HOWEVER STATED THAT THEY WO...

Nov 25, 1996 Child Seat

SEAT PUT MY CHILD SEAT IN THE CAR AND TRIED TO TIGHTEN THE THE BELT AND THE CABLE JUST CAME APART. *AK

Nov 25, 1996 Child Seat

SEAT PUT MY CHILD SEAT IN THE CAR AND TRIED TO TIGHTEN THE THE BELT AND THE CABLE JUST CAME APART. *AK

Nov 20, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER GOVERNOR FAILED CAUSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO MALFUNCTION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN DRIVING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING WHEN ON INTERMITTEN MODE, THEN CAN NOT ENGAGE LOW SPEED OR HIGH SPEED MODE.*JB

Nov 20, 1996 Steering

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HE HAS DIFFICULTY IN STEERING, WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN THE STEERING LOCKS UP. OWNER ALSO NOTES HE REPLACED RACK&PINION AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING. *AK

Nov 20, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER GOVERNOR FAILED CAUSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO MALFUNCTION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN DRIVING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING WHEN ON INTERMITTEN MODE, THEN CAN NOT ENGAGE LOW SPEED OR HIGH SPEED MODE.*JB

Nov 20, 1996 Steering

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HE HAS DIFFICULTY IN STEERING, WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN THE STEERING LOCKS UP. OWNER ALSO NOTES HE REPLACED RACK&PINION AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING. *AK

Nov 14, 1996 Electrical System

HORN ASSEMBLY FAILURE DUE TO DESIGN, WHEN TRYING BLOW THE HORN, THE HORN BUTTONS ARE TOO SMALL TO LOCATE, HARD TO FIND. *AK *JB

Nov 14, 1996 Electrical System

HORN ASSEMBLY FAILURE DUE TO DESIGN, WHEN TRYING BLOW THE HORN, THE HORN BUTTONS ARE TOO SMALL TO LOCATE, HARD TO FIND. *AK *JB

Nov 13, 1996 Power Train

INNER CV BOOTS FAILED, CAUSING LUBRICANT TO SPILL ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER/FIRE.

Nov 13, 1996 Power Train

INNER CV BOOTS FAILED, CAUSING LUBRICANT TO SPILL ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER/FIRE.

Oct 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.

Oct 30, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Oct 30, 1996 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR FAILED AND REPLACED.

Oct 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.

Oct 30, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Oct 30, 1996 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR FAILED AND REPLACED.

Oct 28, 1996 Exterior Lighting

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF AND ON, PE96-018. *AK

Oct 28, 1996 Exterior Lighting

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF AND ON, PE96-018. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILURE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN RUSTED, CAUSING LEAK.

Oct 21, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING.

Oct 21, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILURE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN RUSTED, CAUSING LEAK.

Oct 21, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING.

Oct 15, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Seats

STRANDED CABLE ANCHORED TO THE SEAT BROKE DUE TO FATIGUE. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT CABLE KEEPS BREAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Oct 15, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Seats

STRANDED CABLE ANCHORED TO THE SEAT BROKE DUE TO FATIGUE. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT CABLE KEEPS BREAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Oct 8, 1996 Exterior Lighting

SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND ON . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 8, 1996 Exterior Lighting

SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND ON . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Suspension

LEFT FRONT MCPHERSON STRUT FRACTURED, ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS. *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT FRONT MCPHERSON STRUT FRACTURED, ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS. *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT FRONT MCPHERSON STRUT FRACTURED, ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS. *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Suspension

LEFT FRONT MCPHERSON STRUT FRACTURED, ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS. *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT FRONT MCPHERSON STRUT FRACTURED, ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS. *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT FRONT MCPHERSON STRUT FRACTURED, ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS. *AK

Oct 4, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL WIRING BURNED, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH TURN SIGNALS/RADIO/CRUISE CONTROL.

Oct 4, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL WIRING BURNED, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH TURN SIGNALS/RADIO/CRUISE CONTROL.

Oct 3, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLASH AND EVENTUALLY GO OUT COMPLETELY.

Oct 3, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Oct 3, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLASH AND EVENTUALLY GO OUT COMPLETELY.

Oct 3, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Oct 1, 1996 Exterior Lighting

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION HEADLIGHT FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED. *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE.

Oct 1, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS.

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

POOR RECALL RADIATOR REPAIR.

Oct 1, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS.

Oct 1, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LEAK DUE TO BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS.

Oct 1, 1996 Exterior Lighting

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION HEADLIGHT FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED. *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE.

Oct 1, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS.

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

POOR RECALL RADIATOR REPAIR.

Oct 1, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS.

Oct 1, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LEAK DUE TO BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS.

Sep 30, 1996 Power Train

WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT, VEHICLE SLIPPWD OUT OF GEAR/NO 1ST, 2ND, DRIVE/REVERSE. *AK

Sep 30, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILURE, WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED FOR A FEW SECONDS AND CAME BACK ON AND THEN WENT OUT AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 30, 1996 Power Train

WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT, VEHICLE SLIPPWD OUT OF GEAR/NO 1ST, 2ND, DRIVE/REVERSE. *AK

Sep 30, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILURE, WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED FOR A FEW SECONDS AND CAME BACK ON AND THEN WENT OUT AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED, WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, IMPACT 2:00 POSITION, SPEED 65 MPH AND VEHICLE ROLLED. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT AFTER 20-30 MINUTES OF USE.

Sep 25, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH CAN BE TURNED PAST THE OFF POSITION WITH THE KEY IN THE SWITCH, WITH KEY REMOVED SWITCH CAN BE TURNED EITHER DIRECTION.

Sep 25, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED, WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, IMPACT 2:00 POSITION, SPEED 65 MPH AND VEHICLE ROLLED. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT AFTER 20-30 MINUTES OF USE.

Sep 25, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH CAN BE TURNED PAST THE OFF POSITION WITH THE KEY IN THE SWITCH, WITH KEY REMOVED SWITCH CAN BE TURNED EITHER DIRECTION.

Sep 24, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH IS LOOSE, KEY DOES NOT GO INTO IGNITION, CHIME KEEPS RINGING, DRIVER COULD BECOME STRANDED/NOT ABLE TO START MOTOR, IF THIS OCCURS, DANGEROUS SITUATION.*AK

Sep 24, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH IS LOOSE, KEY DOES NOT GO INTO IGNITION, CHIME KEEPS RINGING, DRIVER COULD BECOME STRANDED/NOT ABLE TO START MOTOR, IF THIS OCCURS, DANGEROUS SITUATION.*AK

Sep 23, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THERE WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. *AK

Sep 23, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THERE WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Equipment

A/C LINE BLEW OUT, CAUSING WHITE SMOKE TO ENTER INSIDE OF VEHICLE, ALSO REPLACED MUFFLER. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

A/C LINE BLEW OUT, CAUSING WHITE SMOKE TO ENTER INSIDE OF VEHICLE, ALSO REPLACED MUFFLER. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Equipment

A/C LINE BLEW OUT, CAUSING WHITE SMOKE TO ENTER INSIDE OF VEHICLE, ALSO REPLACED MUFFLER. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

A/C LINE BLEW OUT, CAUSING WHITE SMOKE TO ENTER INSIDE OF VEHICLE, ALSO REPLACED MUFFLER. *AK

Sep 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. WHEN THE ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE STALLS, ALSO THE PROBLEM TAKES PLACE WHEN MAKING A TURN.*AK

Sep 18, 1996 Steering

STEERING GEAR BINDING INTERNALLY CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP WHILE MANUVERING A CURVE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.

Sep 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. WHEN THE ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE STALLS, ALSO THE PROBLEM TAKES PLACE WHEN MAKING A TURN.*AK

Sep 18, 1996 Steering

STEERING GEAR BINDING INTERNALLY CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP WHILE MANUVERING A CURVE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.

Sep 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLAMPS HAVE BEEN FLASHING AND EVENTUALLY THEY FINALLY WENT COMPLETLY OFF.*AK

Sep 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLAMPS HAVE BEEN FLASHING AND EVENTUALLY THEY FINALLY WENT COMPLETLY OFF.*AK

Sep 13, 1996 Tires

TIRE FAILURES.

Sep 13, 1996 Tires

TIRE FAILURES.

Sep 11, 1996 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO HESITATE AND STUTTER WHEN THE GEARS CHANGE.

Sep 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILED.

Sep 11, 1996 Equipment

THE RADIO SYSTEM HAS A DESIGN DEFECT WHEN BEING USED IN NORMAL OPERATION.

Sep 11, 1996 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE EXTERIOR MIRRORS NEEDS TO BE LIGHTED FOR OPERATION AT NIGHT.

Sep 11, 1996 Unknown Or Other

DUE TO THE DESIGN , THERE IS INSUFFICIENT AIR FLOW INTO THE REAR SEAT AREA.

Sep 11, 1996 Unknown Or Other

DUE TO THE DESIGN , THE MECHANISM ON THE STEERING WHEEL THAT CONTROLS SPEED SETTINGS IS NOT BACK LIGHTED FOR OPERATION AT NIGHT.

Sep 11, 1996 Visibility

THE DOOR WINDOWS ON BOTH SIDES/ FRONT / BACK STEAM UP.

Sep 11, 1996 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO HESITATE AND STUTTER WHEN THE GEARS CHANGE.

Sep 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILED.

Sep 11, 1996 Equipment

THE RADIO SYSTEM HAS A DESIGN DEFECT WHEN BEING USED IN NORMAL OPERATION.

Sep 11, 1996 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE EXTERIOR MIRRORS NEEDS TO BE LIGHTED FOR OPERATION AT NIGHT.

Sep 11, 1996 Unknown Or Other

DUE TO THE DESIGN , THERE IS INSUFFICIENT AIR FLOW INTO THE REAR SEAT AREA.

Sep 11, 1996 Unknown Or Other

DUE TO THE DESIGN , THE MECHANISM ON THE STEERING WHEEL THAT CONTROLS SPEED SETTINGS IS NOT BACK LIGHTED FOR OPERATION AT NIGHT.

Sep 11, 1996 Visibility

THE DOOR WINDOWS ON BOTH SIDES/ FRONT / BACK STEAM UP.

Sep 10, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILURE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHILE DRIVING LOST HEADLIGHTS, INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT. *AK

Sep 10, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILURE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHILE DRIVING LOST HEADLIGHTS, INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT. *AK

Sep 9, 1996 Equipment

COROSION OF HIGH PRESSURE FREON A/C HOSE AT THE COUPLING JUNCTION OF METAL TUBING AND RUBBER HOSE LOCATED IN FRONT RADIATOR CHANNEL SUPPORT FRAME. *AK

Sep 9, 1996 Equipment

COROSION OF HIGH PRESSURE FREON A/C HOSE AT THE COUPLING JUNCTION OF METAL TUBING AND RUBBER HOSE LOCATED IN FRONT RADIATOR CHANNEL SUPPORT FRAME. *AK

Sep 5, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS GOE OFF AND BLINK ON AND OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Sep 5, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS GOE OFF AND BLINK ON AND OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Sep 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS CUT OFF/WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, DRIVER PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD, TURNED OFF LIGHTS/TURNED BACK ON, LIGHTS OK, HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN 1/2 HOUR; 1 WEEK LATER, HAPPENED AGAIN, IMPAIRED DRIVER'S VISION, DRIVING HAZARD.*AK

Sep 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Sep 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS CUT OFF/WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, DRIVER PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD, TURNED OFF LIGHTS/TURNED BACK ON, LIGHTS OK, HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN 1/2 HOUR; 1 WEEK LATER, HAPPENED AGAIN, IMPAIRED DRIVER'S VISION, DRIVING HAZARD.*AK

Sep 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Sep 3, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS FAILED. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Sep 3, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS FAILED. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Aug 30, 1996 Exterior Lighting

FAILURE ON THE REAR TURN SIGNAL, THE REAR TURN SIGNAL BULBS NEED TO BE CHANGED OFTEN.*AK

Aug 30, 1996 Exterior Lighting

FAILURE ON THE REAR TURN SIGNAL, THE REAR TURN SIGNAL BULBS NEED TO BE CHANGED OFTEN.*AK

Aug 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

STARTED ENGINE, 5 MINUTES LATER, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, OPENED HOOD, FAN WAS ON FIRE, THREW SNOW ON FAN TO PUT OUT FIRE, NO WARNING.*AK

Aug 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IT GOES DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND IT DOESN'T COME BACK UP . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

STARTED ENGINE, 5 MINUTES LATER, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, OPENED HOOD, FAN WAS ON FIRE, THREW SNOW ON FAN TO PUT OUT FIRE, NO WARNING.*AK

Aug 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IT GOES DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND IT DOESN'T COME BACK UP . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 27, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEAD LIGHTS HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Aug 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED.

Aug 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE.

Aug 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Aug 27, 1996 Tires

TIRES DEFLATE, CAUSING TIRES TO COME OFF WHEELS.

Aug 27, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE.

Aug 27, 1996 Steering

STEERING NOISE.

Aug 27, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEAD LIGHTS HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Aug 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED.

Aug 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE.

Aug 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Aug 27, 1996 Tires

TIRES DEFLATE, CAUSING TIRES TO COME OFF WHEELS.

Aug 27, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE.

Aug 27, 1996 Steering

STEERING NOISE.

Aug 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS DEFECTIVE.

Aug 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS DEFECTIVE.

Aug 20, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Aug 20, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Aug 19, 1996 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW GOES UP AND DOWN . PLEASE DESCRIBE .

Aug 19, 1996 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW GOES UP AND DOWN . PLEASE DESCRIBE .

Aug 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE OWNER WAS IN THE CAR . THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE ENGINE NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Aug 13, 1996 Exterior Lighting

SHORT IN TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CAUSED HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT TWICE.

Aug 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE OWNER WAS IN THE CAR . THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE ENGINE NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Aug 13, 1996 Exterior Lighting

SHORT IN TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CAUSED HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT TWICE.

Aug 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED DUE TO WORN REAR DRUM AND MASTER CYLINDER.

Aug 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED DUE TO WORN REAR DRUM AND MASTER CYLINDER.

Aug 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED DUE TO WORN REAR DRUM AND MASTER CYLINDER.

Aug 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED DUE TO WORN REAR DRUM AND MASTER CYLINDER.

Aug 8, 1996 Electrical System

DRIVING VEHICLE, ARRIVED HOME, PARKED VEHICLE, TURNED OFF IGNITION SWITCH, VEHICLE STILL RUNNING AFTER KEY IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, HAVE TO PULL DISTRIBUTOR PLUG IN ORDER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TO STOP. *AK

Aug 8, 1996 Electrical System

DRIVING VEHICLE, ARRIVED HOME, PARKED VEHICLE, TURNED OFF IGNITION SWITCH, VEHICLE STILL RUNNING AFTER KEY IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, HAVE TO PULL DISTRIBUTOR PLUG IN ORDER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TO STOP. *AK

Aug 7, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH DEFECTIVE, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER OFF AND ON/POOR VISIBILITY *SD

Aug 7, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH DEFECTIVE, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER OFF AND ON/POOR VISIBILITY *SD

Aug 1, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS AND BUCKS, AND CAUSES LOSS OF POWER, IN FOR REPAIRS, NO PROBLEM FOUND. *AK

Aug 1, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS AND BUCKS, AND CAUSES LOSS OF POWER, IN FOR REPAIRS, NO PROBLEM FOUND. *AK

Aug 1, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT WIRES SHORTED OUT, CAUSING FAILURE OF HEADLIGHTS/POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Aug 1, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS AND BUCKS, AND CAUSES LOSS OF POWER, IN FOR REPAIRS, NO PROBLEM FOUND. *AK

Aug 1, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS AND BUCKS, AND CAUSES LOSS OF POWER, IN FOR REPAIRS, NO PROBLEM FOUND. *AK

Aug 1, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT WIRES SHORTED OUT, CAUSING FAILURE OF HEADLIGHTS/POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Jul 29, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT BY THEMSELVES. *AK

Jul 29, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT BY THEMSELVES. *AK

Jul 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNDER THE DASH ELECTRICAL SHORT FIRE. *AK

Jul 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNDER THE DASH ELECTRICAL SHORT FIRE. *AK

Jul 25, 1996 Visibility

SUNLIGHT REFLECTS OFF OF DASHBOARD ONTO WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNDER THE DASH ELECTRICAL SHORT FIRE. *AK

Jul 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNDER THE DASH ELECTRICAL SHORT FIRE. *AK

Jul 25, 1996 Visibility

SUNLIGHT REFLECTS OFF OF DASHBOARD ONTO WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Jul 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS ANTI LOCK LIGHT KEEP COME ON WHEN DRIVING. *AK WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CONSUMER STOPPED IN DRIVEWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE ENGINE BY SHIFTING INTO PARK, HOWEVER A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE CAME FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER WAS PLACED IN EITHER NEUTRAL OR ...

Jul 19, 1996 Power Train

THE ABS ANTI LOCK LIGHT KEEP COME ON WHEN DRIVING. *AK WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CONSUMER STOPPED IN DRIVEWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE ENGINE BY SHIFTING INTO PARK, HOWEVER A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE CAME FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER WAS PLACED IN EITHER NEUTRAL OR ...

Jul 19, 1996 Visibility

THE ABS ANTI LOCK LIGHT KEEP COME ON WHEN DRIVING. *AK WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CONSUMER STOPPED IN DRIVEWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE ENGINE BY SHIFTING INTO PARK, HOWEVER A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE CAME FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER WAS PLACED IN EITHER NEUTRAL OR ...

Jul 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS ANTI LOCK LIGHT KEEP COME ON WHEN DRIVING. *AK WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CONSUMER STOPPED IN DRIVEWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE ENGINE BY SHIFTING INTO PARK, HOWEVER A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE CAME FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER WAS PLACED IN EITHER NEUTRAL OR ...

Jul 19, 1996 Power Train

THE ABS ANTI LOCK LIGHT KEEP COME ON WHEN DRIVING. *AK WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CONSUMER STOPPED IN DRIVEWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE ENGINE BY SHIFTING INTO PARK, HOWEVER A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE CAME FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER WAS PLACED IN EITHER NEUTRAL OR ...

Jul 19, 1996 Visibility

THE ABS ANTI LOCK LIGHT KEEP COME ON WHEN DRIVING. *AK WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CONSUMER STOPPED IN DRIVEWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE ENGINE BY SHIFTING INTO PARK, HOWEVER A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE CAME FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER WAS PLACED IN EITHER NEUTRAL OR ...

Jul 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN EXPERIENCED HEADLIGHT FAILURE WHEN WENT OFF, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Jul 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN EXPERIENCED HEADLIGHT FAILURE WHEN WENT OFF, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

PE96-018 ACTIVE, HEADLIGHT FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS GET GET VERY DIM. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED THREE TIMES, CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. *DH

Jul 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

PE96-018 ACTIVE, HEADLIGHT FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS GET GET VERY DIM. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED THREE TIMES, CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. *DH

Jul 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting

PE96-018; RIGHT HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR FELL OFF WHICH RESULTED IN BULB MELTED CASING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting

PE96-018; RIGHT HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR FELL OFF WHICH RESULTED IN BULB MELTED CASING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 8, 1996 Exterior Lighting

PE96-018 ACTIVE, HEADLIGHT FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING, HEADLIGHTS GO OFF WITH NO WARNING. *AK

Jul 8, 1996 Exterior Lighting

PE96-018 ACTIVE, WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, WILL COME ON. *AK

Jul 8, 1996 Exterior Lighting

PE96-018 ACTIVE, HEADLIGHT FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING, HEADLIGHTS GO OFF WITH NO WARNING. *AK

Jul 8, 1996 Exterior Lighting

PE96-018 ACTIVE, WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, WILL COME ON. *AK

Jul 5, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING, WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, NO WARNING. *AK

Jul 5, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILURE, LIGHTS GO OFF WHILE DRIVING PE96-018A. *AK

Jul 5, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING, WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, NO WARNING. *AK

Jul 5, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILURE, LIGHTS GO OFF WHILE DRIVING PE96-018A. *AK

Jul 3, 1996 Seat Belts

LEFT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY FASTENED. *AK

Jul 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONTAL AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEM. PROBABLE CAUSE DEFECTIVE BRAKE ROTORS. *AK

Jul 3, 1996 Seat Belts

LEFT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY FASTENED. *AK

Jul 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONTAL AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEM. PROBABLE CAUSE DEFECTIVE BRAKE ROTORS. *AK

Jul 2, 1996 Suspension

SPRING IN STRUT BROKE. *SD

Jul 2, 1996 Suspension

SPRING IN STRUT BROKE. *SD

Jun 26, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *DHZ

Jun 26, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *DHZ

Jun 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED OF 50MPH, VIRBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN THE FRONT END, IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF DISC ROTORS AND PADS. *AK ALSO FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED DUE TO CONTAMINATION. *JB

Jun 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED OF 50MPH, VIRBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN THE FRONT END, IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF DISC ROTORS AND PADS. *AK ALSO FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED DUE TO CONTAMINATION. *JB

Jun 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

ABS, WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED OF 50MPH, VIRBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN THE FRONT END, IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF DISC ROTORS AND PADS. *AK ALSO FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED DUE TO CONTAMINATION. *JB

Jun 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED OF 50MPH, VIRBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN THE FRONT END, IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF DISC ROTORS AND PADS. *AK ALSO FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED DUE TO CONTAMINATION. *JB

Jun 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED OF 50MPH, VIRBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN THE FRONT END, IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF DISC ROTORS AND PADS. *AK ALSO FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED DUE TO CONTAMINATION. *JB

Jun 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

ABS, WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED OF 50MPH, VIRBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN THE FRONT END, IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF DISC ROTORS AND PADS. *AK ALSO FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED DUE TO CONTAMINATION. *JB

Jun 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED TWICE. *SD

Jun 21, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *SD

Jun 21, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH INOPERATIVE. *SD

Jun 21, 1996 Steering

INNER TIE ROD FAILED. *SD

Jun 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED TWICE. *SD

Jun 21, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *SD

Jun 21, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH INOPERATIVE. *SD

Jun 21, 1996 Steering

INNER TIE ROD FAILED. *SD

Jun 20, 1996 Visibility

WHEN ON HIGH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR SEIZES AND THE WIPERS STOP WORKING.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Visibility

WHEN ON HIGH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR SEIZES AND THE WIPERS STOP WORKING.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING RAIN STORM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Jun 17, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING RAIN STORM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Jun 5, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FUMES LEAKING INTO VEHICLE, UNKNOWN FAILURE.

Jun 5, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FUMES LEAKING INTO VEHICLE, UNKNOWN FAILURE.

Jun 4, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCESD STEERING MALFUNCTION WHEN CONSTANTLY PULLIN TO RIGHT AND STEERING WHEEL HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY AT HIGH SPEEDS, MAKING HARD TO CONTROL.

Jun 4, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER VEHICLE APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCESD STEERING MALFUNCTION WHEN CONSTANTLY PULLIN TO RIGHT AND STEERING WHEEL HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY AT HIGH SPEEDS, MAKING HARD TO CONTROL.

Jun 4, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER VEHICLE APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, CONTINUED HANGUP IN THE SWITCH, AND WHEN STARTING SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, CONTINUED HANGUP IN THE SWITCH, AND WHEN STARTING SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. *AK

Jun 2, 1996 Exterior Lighting

LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL OCCASIONALLY FLASHES FASTER THEN NORMAL, WHILE LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL. *DH

Jun 2, 1996 Exterior Lighting

LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL OCCASIONALLY FLASHES FASTER THEN NORMAL, WHILE LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL. *DH

Jun 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAILED. *AK

Jun 1, 1996 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR SEALS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jun 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAILED. *AK

Jun 1, 1996 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR SEALS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

May 28, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK RELEASES GAS FUMES INTO VEHICLE. *SD

May 28, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK RELEASES GAS FUMES INTO VEHICLE. *SD

May 23, 1996 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING, AFFECTING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. *AK

May 23, 1996 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING, AFFECTING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. *AK

May 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

May 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

May 20, 1996 Visibility

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. *DH

May 20, 1996 Visibility

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. *DH

May 14, 1996 Suspension

COIL SPRING BROKE DUE TO RUST, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DROP. *SD

May 14, 1996 Suspension

COIL SPRING BROKE DUE TO RUST, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DROP. *SD

May 1, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN TURNING ON THE IGNITON SWITCH IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND THE KEY SPINS AROUND IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN TURNING ON THE IGNITON SWITCH IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND THE KEY SPINS AROUND IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN TURNING ON THE IGNITON SWITCH IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND THE KEY SPINS AROUND IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN TURNING ON THE IGNITON SWITCH IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND THE KEY SPINS AROUND IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE OF THE BRAKES, WHEN YOU APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE SHAKES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DOING 40MPH AND OVER.*AK

Apr 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE OF THE BRAKES, WHEN YOU APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE SHAKES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DOING 40MPH AND OVER.*AK

Apr 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IF BRAKES APPLIED AT 55 MPH, FRONT END SHAKES. *DSH

Apr 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IF BRAKES APPLIED AT 55 MPH, FRONT END SHAKES. *DSH

Apr 8, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. *AK

Apr 8, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN FRONT END COLLISION. *DH

Apr 8, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. *AK

Apr 8, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN FRONT END COLLISION. *DH

Apr 7, 1996 Power Train

PIECES OF TRANSMISSION SPIDER GEAR SPACER FOUND IN FLUID WHEN TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAINED. *DSH

Apr 7, 1996 Power Train

PIECES OF TRANSMISSION SPIDER GEAR SPACER FOUND IN FLUID WHEN TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAINED. *DSH

Apr 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AT 13K MILES. *AK

Apr 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AT 13K MILES. *AK

Apr 4, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 25MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 4, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 25MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE ESCAPING FROM BACK OF VEHICLE; TEMPATURE GAUGE WENT UP NOT TO OVERHEAT RANGE; SHUT OFF ENGINE; ENTIRE VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FIRE.*AK

Apr 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE ESCAPING FROM BACK OF VEHICLE; TEMPATURE GAUGE WENT UP NOT TO OVERHEAT RANGE; SHUT OFF ENGINE; ENTIRE VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FIRE.*AK

Mar 27, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING. *SD

Mar 27, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING. *SD

Mar 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKES. *AK

Mar 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKES. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)*SD

Mar 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)*SD

Mar 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM KICKS IN WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE, THEN ABS LIGHT COME ON, THEN CLOCK AND RADIO GOES OFF. *AK

Mar 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM KICKS IN WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE, THEN ABS LIGHT COME ON, THEN CLOCK AND RADIO GOES OFF. *AK

Mar 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM KICKS IN WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE, THEN ABS LIGHT COME ON, THEN CLOCK AND RADIO GOES OFF. *AK

Mar 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM KICKS IN WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE, THEN ABS LIGHT COME ON, THEN CLOCK AND RADIO GOES OFF. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

STARTED VEHICLE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE DASH. RESULTING IN FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

STARTED VEHICLE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE DASH. RESULTING IN FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

STARTED VEHICLE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE DASH. RESULTING IN FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

STARTED VEHICLE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE DASH. RESULTING IN FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HYDRAULIC BRAKES; WHILE IN DRIVE STOPPED, PEDAL WILL DESCEND TO FLOOR. DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HYDRAULIC BRAKES; WHILE IN DRIVE STOPPED, PEDAL WILL DESCEND TO FLOOR. DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HYDRAULIC BRAKES; WHILE IN DRIVE STOPPED, PEDAL WILL DESCEND TO FLOOR. DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HYDRAULIC BRAKES; WHILE IN DRIVE STOPPED, PEDAL WILL DESCEND TO FLOOR. DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 12, 1996 Visibility

WATER ACCUMULATES INSIDE ELECTRICAL LOWERING MECHANISM FOR (2) REAR DOORS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 12, 1996 Visibility

WATER ACCUMULATES INSIDE ELECTRICAL LOWERING MECHANISM FOR (2) REAR DOORS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, FRONT BRAKES CONTINUE LOCKUP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

Feb 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, FRONT BRAKES CONTINUE LOCKUP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

Feb 6, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SPED UP GOING DOWN HILL WITHOUT PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO FAILED AIR BYPASS CONTROL VALVE. *DSH

Feb 6, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING LIGHTS TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING.

Feb 6, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SPED UP GOING DOWN HILL WITHOUT PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO FAILED AIR BYPASS CONTROL VALVE. *DSH

Feb 6, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING LIGHTS TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING.

Jan 31, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS WIRING HARNESS CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO BLINK ON AND OFF AND THEN FINALLY BURNT OUT. THIS HAS HAPPEN THREE TIMES WITH THREE DIFFERENT TAURUS SAME YR.

Jan 31, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS WIRING HARNESS CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO BLINK ON AND OFF AND THEN FINALLY BURNT OUT. THIS HAS HAPPEN THREE TIMES WITH THREE DIFFERENT TAURUS SAME YR.

Jan 25, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Electrical System

HORN BUTTONS TOO SMALL/HARD TO LOCATE QUICKLY. *DSH

Jan 25, 1996 Electrical System

HORN BUTTONS TOO SMALL/HARD TO LOCATE QUICKLY. *DSH

Jan 25, 1996 Steering

STEERING PROBLEM. *SD

Jan 25, 1996 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED. *SD

Jan 25, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Electrical System

HORN BUTTONS TOO SMALL/HARD TO LOCATE QUICKLY. *DSH

Jan 25, 1996 Electrical System

HORN BUTTONS TOO SMALL/HARD TO LOCATE QUICKLY. *DSH

Jan 25, 1996 Steering

STEERING PROBLEM. *SD

Jan 25, 1996 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED. *SD

Jan 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GRINDING/VIBRATING REPLACED FRONT PADS. *SD

Jan 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RESURFACED ROTORS DUE TO BEING OUT OF ROUND. *SD

Jan 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GRINDING/VIBRATING REPLACED FRONT PADS. *SD

Jan 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RESURFACED ROTORS DUE TO BEING OUT OF ROUND. *SD

Jan 18, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES BY ITSELF WHILE IN SECOND GEAR. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES BY ITSELF WHILE IN SECOND GEAR. TT

Jan 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN ENGINE/REAR TAIL LIGHTS. *SD

Jan 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN ENGINE/REAR TAIL LIGHTS. *SD

Jan 2, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING AND BLEW UP.WHITE SMOKE BEING EMITTED FROM ENGINE. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING AND BLEW UP.WHITE SMOKE BEING EMITTED FROM ENGINE. TT

Dec 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGERS AIR BAG IN FRONT END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURIES.

Dec 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN FRONT END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURIES. *DSH

Dec 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGERS AIR BAG IN FRONT END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURIES.

Dec 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN FRONT END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURIES. *DSH

Dec 28, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD FOGS UP, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY.

Dec 28, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.

Dec 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *AK

Dec 28, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD FOGS UP, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY.

Dec 28, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.

Dec 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *AK

Dec 28, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD FOGS UP, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY.

Dec 28, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.

Dec 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *AK

Dec 28, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD FOGS UP, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY.

Dec 28, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.

Dec 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *AK

Dec 27, 1995 Wheels

NOISE COMING FROM WHEEL AREA. *SD

Dec 27, 1995 Wheels

NOISE COMING FROM WHEEL AREA. *SD

Dec 27, 1995 Wheels

NOISE COMING FROM WHEEL AREA. *SD

Dec 27, 1995 Wheels

NOISE COMING FROM WHEEL AREA. *SD

Dec 22, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL CABLE STUCK IN WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. *AK

Dec 22, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL CABLE STUCK IN WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. *AK

Dec 11, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A 45MPH CRASH. TT

Dec 11, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A 45MPH CRASH. TT

Dec 11, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A 45MPH CRASH. TT

Dec 11, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A 45MPH CRASH. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Visibility

DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED USING REAR DEFROST, REAR WINDOW IMPLODED W/REAR OCCUPANTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Visibility

DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED USING REAR DEFROST, REAR WINDOW IMPLODED W/REAR OCCUPANTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 5, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE SEAL FAILED. *DSH

Dec 5, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE SEAL FAILED. *DSH

Dec 1, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR STILL RUNNING AFTER SHUTTING OFF. NO KNOWN ALTERNATIVE MEANS FOR SHUTTING OFF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 1, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR STILL RUNNING AFTER SHUTTING OFF. NO KNOWN ALTERNATIVE MEANS FOR SHUTTING OFF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 27, 1995 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTIONED BY GOING OFF AND ON. TT *JB

Nov 27, 1995 Power Train

THE CONSUMER IS HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 27, 1995 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTIONED BY GOING OFF AND ON. TT *JB

Nov 27, 1995 Power Train

THE CONSUMER IS HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 24, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. TT *JB

Nov 24, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. TT *JB

Nov 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE FAILS TO DECELERATED WHEN TRAVELLING AT HWY SPEED. TT

Nov 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE FAILS TO DECELERATED WHEN TRAVELLING AT HWY SPEED. TT

Nov 7, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH KEEPS OPENING UP IT DOESN'T HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED STATION WAGON . TT

Nov 7, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH KEEPS OPENING UP IT DOESN'T HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED STATION WAGON . TT

Nov 6, 1995 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO A LOWER GEAR AUTOMATICALLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO A LOWER GEAR AUTOMATICALLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 3, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL PUMP FAILURE, VEHICLE SEIZED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TT CONSUMER ALSO HAD 02 SENSOR REPLACED.*JB

Nov 3, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE, VEHICLE SEIZED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TT CONSUMER ALSO HAD 02 SENSOR REPLACED.*JB

Nov 3, 1995 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. TT *SLC

Nov 3, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL PUMP FAILURE, VEHICLE SEIZED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TT CONSUMER ALSO HAD 02 SENSOR REPLACED.*JB

Nov 3, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE, VEHICLE SEIZED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TT CONSUMER ALSO HAD 02 SENSOR REPLACED.*JB

Nov 3, 1995 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. TT *SLC

Oct 26, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Oct 26, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Oct 12, 1995 Structure

DOORS WILL NOT REMAIN OPEN ON VERY SLIGHT INCLINE. DOOR HAS SHUT ON OCCUPANTS LEG. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Oct 12, 1995 Structure

DOORS WILL NOT REMAIN OPEN ON VERY SLIGHT INCLINE. DOOR HAS SHUT ON OCCUPANTS LEG. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Oct 10, 1995 Power Train

DIFFICULTY ENGAGING IN FIRST, AND REVERSE GEARS. TT

Oct 10, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25 MPH. TT

Oct 10, 1995 Power Train

DIFFICULTY ENGAGING IN FIRST, AND REVERSE GEARS. TT

Oct 10, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25 MPH. TT

Oct 5, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT ACTIVATE DURING FRONT END COLLISION; HIT BY A MOVING TRUCK. TT DRIVER HAD TO BE CUT OUT OF VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED INJURIES IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Oct 5, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT ACTIVATE DURING FRONT END COLLISION; HIT BY A MOVING TRUCK. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. TT

Oct 5, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT ACTIVATE DURING FRONT END COLLISION; HIT BY A MOVING TRUCK. TT DRIVER HAD TO BE CUT OUT OF VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED INJURIES IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Oct 5, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT ACTIVATE DURING FRONT END COLLISION; HIT BY A MOVING TRUCK. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. TT

Oct 4, 1995 Electrical System Fire

VEHILCE WAS SUPPLIED WITH AN ELECTRICAL HARNESS FOR POWER SEATS, BUT THE MODEL THIS CONSUMER PURCHASED HAD MANUAL SEATS. SOMETHING MADE CONTACT WITH THE OPEN HARNESS, SMOLDERED, THEN BURST INTO FLAMES AND BURNED THE CARPET. DEALER SAID THAT THE FIRE WAS THE FAULT OF THE OWNER. DEALER WOULD NOT RE...

Oct 4, 1995 Electrical System Fire

VEHILCE WAS SUPPLIED WITH AN ELECTRICAL HARNESS FOR POWER SEATS, BUT THE MODEL THIS CONSUMER PURCHASED HAD MANUAL SEATS. SOMETHING MADE CONTACT WITH THE OPEN HARNESS, SMOLDERED, THEN BURST INTO FLAMES AND BURNED THE CARPET. DEALER SAID THAT THE FIRE WAS THE FAULT OF THE OWNER. DEALER WOULD NOT RE...

Oct 1, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DSH

Oct 1, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DSH

Sep 29, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS SHEARD OFF IN CAMSHAFT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO NOISY ENGINE. *AK

Sep 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.

Sep 29, 1995 Power Train

LOOSE SCREWS IN TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR PREVENTED TRANSMISSION FROM SHIFTING GEARS. *AK

Sep 29, 1995 Air Bags

AIRBAG MODULE REPLACED DUE TO NOISE.

Sep 29, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS SHEARD OFF IN CAMSHAFT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO NOISY ENGINE. *AK

Sep 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.

Sep 29, 1995 Power Train

LOOSE SCREWS IN TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR PREVENTED TRANSMISSION FROM SHIFTING GEARS. *AK

Sep 29, 1995 Air Bags

AIRBAG MODULE REPLACED DUE TO NOISE.

Sep 28, 1995 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING CAR WOULD STALL . TT

Sep 28, 1995 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING CAR WOULD STALL . TT

Sep 27, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AND CAUGHT ON FIRE BURNED UP ENGINE . TT

Sep 27, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AND CAUGHT ON FIRE BURNED UP ENGINE . TT

Sep 26, 1995 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LURCHES AND SURGES FORWARD, CRUISE NOT ENGAGED, DEALER SUSPECTS TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. TT

Sep 26, 1995 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LURCHES AND SURGES FORWARD, CRUISE NOT ENGAGED, DEALER SUSPECTS TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. TT

Sep 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AUTO-TRANS: WHILE EXITING CAR WASH, ACCELERATOR STUCK CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD; REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. TT

Sep 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AUTO-TRANS: WHILE EXITING CAR WASH, ACCELERATOR STUCK CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD; REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. TT

Sep 22, 1995 Structure

DRIVERS SIDE PLASTIC DOOR PANEL SEPARATED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Sep 22, 1995 Electrical System

UNABLE TO TURN IGNITION OFF, LOCK ACTUATOR IN STEERING WHEEL FAILED. TT

Sep 22, 1995 Structure

DRIVERS SIDE PLASTIC DOOR PANEL SEPARATED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Sep 22, 1995 Electrical System

UNABLE TO TURN IGNITION OFF, LOCK ACTUATOR IN STEERING WHEEL FAILED. TT

Sep 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SHUDDERED UPON APPLICATION.

Sep 21, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END NOISE.

Sep 21, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Sep 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SHUDDERED UPON APPLICATION.

Sep 21, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END NOISE.

Sep 21, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Sep 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 21,000 MILES THE FRONT ROTOR WAS WEARING UNEVENLY. TT

Sep 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 21,000 MILES THE FRONT ROTOR WAS WEARING UNEVENLY. TT

Sep 5, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, OIL AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUT DOWN, MAIN ACCESSORY FUSE HAD BLOWN. TT

Sep 5, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, OIL AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUT DOWN, MAIN ACCESSORY FUSE HAD BLOWN. TT

Sep 4, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

GAS LINE MELTED, CAUSING FIRE. *SD

Sep 4, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

GAS LINE MELTED, CAUSING FIRE. *SD

Sep 2, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

PLASTIC FUEL LINES UNPROTECTED/INCAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING NORMAL ROAD HAZARDS, CAUSING DAMAGE/FUEL TO LEAK UPON HITTING RABBIT IN ROAD. *AW

Sep 2, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

PLASTIC FUEL LINES UNPROTECTED/INCAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING NORMAL ROAD HAZARDS, CAUSING DAMAGE/FUEL TO LEAK UPON HITTING RABBIT IN ROAD. *AW

Sep 1, 1995 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING; NO APPARENT REASON; WHEN THIS HAPPENS, DRIVER CANNOT SEE ROAD OR TRAFFIC. *AK

Sep 1, 1995 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING; NO APPARENT REASON; WHEN THIS HAPPENS, DRIVER CANNOT SEE ROAD OR TRAFFIC. *AK

Aug 29, 1995 Electrical System

HORN IS LOCATED IN A COMPLICATED POSITION WHERE AS IN AN EMERGENCY IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS OF YOUR INTENTIONS. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Electrical System

HORN IS LOCATED IN A COMPLICATED POSITION WHERE AS IN AN EMERGENCY IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS OF YOUR INTENTIONS. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS WEAR IMPROPERLY HAVE HAD THEM REPLACED AND TURNED OVER FIVE TIMES. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS WEAR IMPROPERLY HAVE HAD THEM REPLACED AND TURNED OVER FIVE TIMES. TT

Aug 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN MAKING PANIC STOP, BRAKE PEDAL GOES COMPLETELY TO FLOOR; WHEN SLOWING DOWN, BRAKES WARM, WHOLE CAR VIBRATES, HARD TO STOP CAR. TT

Aug 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN MAKING PANIC STOP, BRAKE PEDAL GOES COMPLETELY TO FLOOR; WHEN SLOWING DOWN, BRAKES WARM, WHOLE CAR VIBRATES, HARD TO STOP CAR. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL ON REAR ON DRIVER HAS A SHORT, ELECTRIC SHORT. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN GOING DOWN A ROAD BRAKING CAUSES A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL ON REAR ON DRIVER HAS A SHORT, ELECTRIC SHORT. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN GOING DOWN A ROAD BRAKING CAUSES A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING. TT

Aug 8, 1995 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON WHEN IT GETS HOT, AND THE VEHICLE GIVES NO WARNING. TT

Aug 8, 1995 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON WHEN IT GETS HOT, AND THE VEHICLE GIVES NO WARNING. TT

Aug 4, 1995 Visibility

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER HEATED TO THE POINT WHERE IT CAUSED THE GLASS TO EXPLODE. TT

Aug 4, 1995 Visibility

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER HEATED TO THE POINT WHERE IT CAUSED THE GLASS TO EXPLODE. TT

Jul 23, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. 8AK

Jul 23, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. 8AK

Jul 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND WAS REAR ENDED VEHICLE HIT THE TAIL END OF AN OIL TANKER AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jul 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND WAS REAR ENDED VEHICLE HIT THE TAIL END OF AN OIL TANKER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND WAS REAR ENDED VEHICLE HIT THE TAIL END OF AN OIL TANKER AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jul 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND WAS REAR ENDED VEHICLE HIT THE TAIL END OF AN OIL TANKER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 18, 1995 Steering

STEERING IS HARD TO TURN WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Exterior Lighting

THE LIGHTS GO OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DARKNESS AND WHILE DRIVING. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Steering Fire

POWER STEERING PUMP OVERHEATED, RESULTING IN A FIRE/INJURY. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Electrical System Fire

STARTER FAILED. *AK

Jul 18, 1995 Steering

STEERING IS HARD TO TURN WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Exterior Lighting

THE LIGHTS GO OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DARKNESS AND WHILE DRIVING. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Steering Fire

POWER STEERING PUMP OVERHEATED, RESULTING IN A FIRE/INJURY. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Electrical System Fire

STARTER FAILED. *AK

Jul 12, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING IS BROKEN, WIFE HAS ASTHMA WHICH IS A SAFETY PROBLEM IF TEMPERATURES ARE EXTREME. *AK

Jul 12, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAD DEFECTIVE CRUISE CABLE WHICH STAYED OPEN,CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION WITH NO BRAKING ABILITY. *AK

Jul 12, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING IS BROKEN, WIFE HAS ASTHMA WHICH IS A SAFETY PROBLEM IF TEMPERATURES ARE EXTREME. *AK

Jul 12, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAD DEFECTIVE CRUISE CABLE WHICH STAYED OPEN,CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION WITH NO BRAKING ABILITY. *AK

Jul 5, 1995 Electrical System

THE IGNITION ROD KEEPS BREAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 5, 1995 Electrical System

THE IGNITION ROD KEEPS BREAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jun 30, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING ACCELERATE 15 MPH .

Jun 30, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING ACCELERATE 15 MPH .

Jun 28, 1995 Equipment

OPENED THE ASHTRAY AND HOT LIGHT BULB INSIDE BURNED FINGER. *AK

Jun 28, 1995 Structure

FRONT LOCKED DOORS OPEN WHEN THE INSIDE HANDLE IS PULLED. *AK

Jun 28, 1995 Equipment

OPENED THE ASHTRAY AND HOT LIGHT BULB INSIDE BURNED FINGER. *AK

Jun 28, 1995 Structure

FRONT LOCKED DOORS OPEN WHEN THE INSIDE HANDLE IS PULLED. *AK

Jun 27, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE CAR WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jun 27, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Jun 27, 1995 Steering Crash

POWER STEERING BURNT OUT. *AK

Jun 27, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE CAR WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jun 27, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK

Jun 27, 1995 Steering Crash

POWER STEERING BURNT OUT. *AK

Jun 26, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *AK

Jun 26, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *AK

Jun 22, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONT END IMPACT; VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT SUDDENLY STOPPED; VEHICLE 1 SLID INTO VEHICLE 2. TT

Jun 22, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONT END IMPACT; VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT SUDDENLY STOPPED; VEHICLE 1 SLID INTO VEHICLE 2. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE COMPLETLY AT 40 MPH. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE COMPLETLY AT 40 MPH. TT

Jun 9, 1995 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AIRBAG FAIL TO DEPLOY, ALSO DURING PANIC STOP FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP AT 55MPH. TT

Jun 9, 1995 Wheels Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AIRBAG FAIL TO DEPLOY, ALSO DURING PANIC STOP FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP AT 55MPH. TT

Jun 9, 1995 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AIRBAG FAIL TO DEPLOY, ALSO DURING PANIC STOP FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP AT 55MPH. TT

Jun 9, 1995 Wheels Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AIRBAG FAIL TO DEPLOY, ALSO DURING PANIC STOP FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP AT 55MPH. TT

May 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, BRAKES WERE LOCKING. TT

May 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, BRAKES WERE LOCKING. TT

May 22, 1995 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AT VARIOUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING, AND COME BACK ON, CAUSING A LOSS OF VISIBILTY, AND ALL DASH LIGHTS, AND CLIMATE CONTROL. TT

May 22, 1995 Electrical System

THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AT VARIOUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING, AND COME BACK ON, CAUSING A LOSS OF VISIBILTY, AND ALL DASH LIGHTS, AND CLIMATE CONTROL. TT

May 22, 1995 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AT VARIOUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING, AND COME BACK ON, CAUSING A LOSS OF VISIBILTY, AND ALL DASH LIGHTS, AND CLIMATE CONTROL. TT

May 22, 1995 Electrical System

THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AT VARIOUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING, AND COME BACK ON, CAUSING A LOSS OF VISIBILTY, AND ALL DASH LIGHTS, AND CLIMATE CONTROL. TT

May 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAS A SEVERE SHAKE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING. TT

May 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAS A SEVERE SHAKE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING. TT

May 15, 1995 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS KEEP GOING OFF, DEALER CLAIMS THAT THEY ARE REDESIGNING THE SWITCH. TT

May 15, 1995 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS KEEP GOING OFF, DEALER CLAIMS THAT THEY ARE REDESIGNING THE SWITCH. TT

May 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON COLD START ABS BRAKES WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES. ONCE WARM LIGHT WILL COME ON REPEATEDLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

May 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON COLD START ABS BRAKES WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES. ONCE WARM LIGHT WILL COME ON REPEATEDLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

May 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS LOCKED UP CAUSED PADS AND ROTORS TO WEAR TO THE POINT OF NO BRAKING CAPABILITY. TT

May 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS LOCKED UP CAUSED PADS AND ROTORS TO WEAR TO THE POINT OF NO BRAKING CAPABILITY. TT

Apr 28, 1995 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING FRONT HEADLAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR FAILED DUE TO BURNT OUT WIRES. *AK

Apr 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE M0UNT BROKE/LEAKING. *AK

Apr 28, 1995 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT IS LOOSE.

Apr 28, 1995 Structure

RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS LOOSE.

Apr 28, 1995 Structure

FRAME BOLTS LOOSE, CAUSING NOISE/DIFFICULTY MAKING RIGHT TURNS.

Apr 28, 1995 Visibility

FAULTY WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH REPLACED.

Apr 28, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, PREVENTED VEHICLE FROM STARTING.

Apr 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEAT AND WARP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL.

Apr 28, 1995 Visibility

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM FAILED. *SKD

Apr 28, 1995 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING FRONT HEADLAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR FAILED DUE TO BURNT OUT WIRES. *AK

Apr 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT ENGINE M0UNT BROKE/LEAKING. *AK

Apr 28, 1995 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT IS LOOSE.

Apr 28, 1995 Structure

RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS LOOSE.

Apr 28, 1995 Structure

FRAME BOLTS LOOSE, CAUSING NOISE/DIFFICULTY MAKING RIGHT TURNS.

Apr 28, 1995 Visibility

FAULTY WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH REPLACED.

Apr 28, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, PREVENTED VEHICLE FROM STARTING.

Apr 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEAT AND WARP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL.

Apr 28, 1995 Visibility

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM FAILED. *SKD

Apr 6, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

UNEXPECTED SUDDEN REVING OF VEHICLE, HIGH RPMS. TT

Apr 6, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

UNEXPECTED SUDDEN REVING OF VEHICLE, HIGH RPMS. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND DRIVERS AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN, CONSUMER WIFE HAD A BROKEN NOSE CAR WAS TOTALED. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND PASSENGERS AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN, CONSUMER WIFE HAD A BROKEN NOSE CAR WAS TOTALED. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE SEAT BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN, CONSUMER WIFE HAD A BROKEN NOSE CAR WAS TOTALED. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND DRIVERS AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN, CONSUMER WIFE HAD A BROKEN NOSE CAR WAS TOTALED. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND PASSENGERS AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN, CONSUMER WIFE HAD A BROKEN NOSE CAR WAS TOTALED. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE SEAT BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN, CONSUMER WIFE HAD A BROKEN NOSE CAR WAS TOTALED. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS HAVE HAD TO BE TURNED CONSTANTLY, AND THE VEHICLE ALSO SHIMMIES WHILE BRAKING. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS HAVE HAD TO BE TURNED CONSTANTLY, AND THE VEHICLE ALSO SHIMMIES WHILE BRAKING. TT

Mar 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE ROTORS CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE. TT

Mar 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE ROTORS CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE. TT

Mar 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; HAS HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE OWNERSHIP. BRAKE PEDAL GETS SOFT W/PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR. PROBLEM REOCCURS INTERMITTENTLY NOT KNOWING WHEN NEXT FAILURE.

Mar 21, 1995 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON LOCATION AND SIZE OF BUTTON CREATES HAVOC WHEN TRYING TO FIND HORN IN PANIC SITUATIONS. *SKD

Mar 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; HAS HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE OWNERSHIP. BRAKE PEDAL GETS SOFT W/PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR. PROBLEM REOCCURS INTERMITTENTLY NOT KNOWING WHEN NEXT FAILURE.

Mar 21, 1995 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON LOCATION AND SIZE OF BUTTON CREATES HAVOC WHEN TRYING TO FIND HORN IN PANIC SITUATIONS. *SKD

Mar 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING.

Mar 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING.

Mar 8, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTEND COLLISION AT 15-20MPH. TT

Mar 8, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTEND COLLISION AT 15-20MPH. TT

Mar 8, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTEND COLLISION AT 15-20MPH. TT

Mar 8, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTEND COLLISION AT 15-20MPH. TT

Mar 6, 1995 Steering

BROKEN TIE ROD CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 6, 1995 Steering

BROKEN TIE ROD CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 22, 1995 Power Train

THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BUTTON CORRODED OFF. EXPLAIN FURTHER. TT

Feb 22, 1995 Power Train

THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BUTTON CORRODED OFF. EXPLAIN FURTHER. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN ROTORS GET WARM THEY WARP, WHICH CAUSES VIBRATION AND HANDLING PROBLEM, ALSO EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN ROTORS GET WARM THEY WARP, WHICH CAUSES VIBRATION AND HANDLING PROBLEM, ALSO EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR. TT

Feb 13, 1995 Power Train

AUTO TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR LEVER PLASTIC BUTTON POPPED OUT AND BROKE INTO TWO PIECES, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM SHIFTING GEARS. *AK

Feb 13, 1995 Power Train

AUTO TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR LEVER PLASTIC BUTTON POPPED OUT AND BROKE INTO TWO PIECES, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM SHIFTING GEARS. *AK

Feb 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE TWICE. *SD

Feb 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE TWICE. *SD

Jan 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) (1ST VEHICLE OF 481926) *SKD

Jan 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) (2ND VEHICLE OF 481926) *SKD

Jan 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) (1ST VEHICLE OF 481926) *SKD

Jan 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) (2ND VEHICLE OF 481926) *SKD

Jan 26, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. TT

Jan 26, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. TT

Jan 26, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. TT

Jan 26, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. TT

Jan 23, 1995 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF 6 TIMES WHILE DRIVING; AT SAME TIME; DOORS KEPT LOCKING/UNLOCKING; HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS MELTED/BURNT; EXACT CAUSE UNKNOWN.

Jan 23, 1995 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF 6 TIMES WHILE DRIVING; AT SAME TIME; DOORS KEPT LOCKING/UNLOCKING; HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS MELTED/BURNT; EXACT CAUSE UNKNOWN.

Jan 20, 1995 Visibility

AIR/HEATER MOTOR REPLACED DUE TO CHIRPING NOISE. *AK

Jan 20, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED. *AK

Jan 20, 1995 Power Train

NOISY TRANSMISSION. 8AK

Jan 20, 1995 Suspension

NOISY FRONT END, REPLACED STRUTS. 8AK

Jan 20, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED LEAKING ENGINE OIL PAN. *AK

Jan 20, 1995 Visibility

AIR/HEATER MOTOR REPLACED DUE TO CHIRPING NOISE. *AK

Jan 20, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED. *AK

Jan 20, 1995 Power Train

NOISY TRANSMISSION. 8AK

Jan 20, 1995 Suspension

NOISY FRONT END, REPLACED STRUTS. 8AK

Jan 20, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED LEAKING ENGINE OIL PAN. *AK

Jan 12, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, UNSURE OF SOURCE. TT

Jan 12, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, UNSURE OF SOURCE. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN A SEVERE COLLISION NEITHER PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN A SEVERE COLLISION NEITHER DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN A SEVERE COLLISION NEITHER PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN A SEVERE COLLISION NEITHER DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS OUT OVER 30 AND UNDER 50, RESULTING IN STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY LOSS, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Steering

VEHICLE STALLS OUT OVER 30 AND UNDER 50, RESULTING IN STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY LOSS, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE STALLS OUT OVER 30 AND UNDER 50, RESULTING IN STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY LOSS, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Structure

CROSS DESIGN OF SEAT FRAME DOES NOT PROIVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT, CAUSING HIP INJURY. *SKD

Jan 9, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS OUT OVER 30 AND UNDER 50, RESULTING IN STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY LOSS, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Steering

VEHICLE STALLS OUT OVER 30 AND UNDER 50, RESULTING IN STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY LOSS, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE STALLS OUT OVER 30 AND UNDER 50, RESULTING IN STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY LOSS, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Structure

CROSS DESIGN OF SEAT FRAME DOES NOT PROIVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT, CAUSING HIP INJURY. *SKD