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Dec 20, 2008 Seat Belts 38,000 mi

SHOULDER HARNESS FOR BOTH FRONT OCCUPANTS FAILS TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE MAKES A DRASTIC STOP. FORD SHOWS NO RECALL. I HAD TO MODIFY THE LOCKING HARNESS TO MAKE IT A FULL TIME RESTRAINT

Dec 20, 2008 Seat Belts 38,000 mi

SHOULDER HARNESS FOR BOTH FRONT OCCUPANTS FAILS TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE MAKES A DRASTIC STOP. FORD SHOWS NO RECALL. I HAD TO MODIFY THE LOCKING HARNESS TO MAKE IT A FULL TIME RESTRAINT

Nov 24, 2008 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD TEMPO. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V071000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 45,000.

Nov 24, 2008 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD TEMPO. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V071000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 45,000.

Oct 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

1991 FORD TEMPO STARTED SMOKING AND THEN DEBRIS FLEW OFF AND HIT THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND LOOKED UNDER IT AND DISCOVERED OIL WAS LEAKING AND PIECE OF FROM THE VEHIC...

Oct 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

1991 FORD TEMPO STARTED SMOKING AND THEN DEBRIS FLEW OFF AND HIT THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND LOOKED UNDER IT AND DISCOVERED OIL WAS LEAKING AND PIECE OF FROM THE VEHIC...

Apr 6, 2006 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER PURCHASED A 1991 TEMPO AND WAS UNAWARE OF THE DEFECTS. *TS *JB

Apr 6, 2006 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER PURCHASED A 1991 TEMPO AND WAS UNAWARE OF THE DEFECTS. *TS *JB

Jul 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LE...

Jul 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LE...

Jul 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LE...

Jul 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LE...

Jul 1, 2005 Fuel System, Other 40,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LE...

Jul 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LE...

Jul 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LE...

Jul 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LE...

Jul 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LE...

Jul 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LE...

Jul 1, 2005 Fuel System, Other 40,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LE...

Jul 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE CAME BACK IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIRS. THE CAR WAS MUCH HARDER TO HANDLE, AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND STEERED TO THE LE...

Jun 22, 2004 Seat Belts 105,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED TO FUNCTION. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MOTOR TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *AK *NM

Jun 22, 2004 Seat Belts 105,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED TO FUNCTION. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MOTOR TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *AK *NM

Apr 24, 2004 Electrical System 112,633 mi

TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN RAPIDLY THE WINDSHIELDWIPERS BEGAN SLOWING DOWN AND THE CAR WAS LOSING POWER A NEW ALTERNATOR WAS INSTALLED A WEEK PRIOR WHEN I POPPED THE HOOD THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNING WIRES AND THE WIRES COMING FROM THE CAR TO THE ALTERNATOR WERE COMPLE...

Apr 24, 2004 Electrical System 112,633 mi

TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN RAPIDLY THE WINDSHIELDWIPERS BEGAN SLOWING DOWN AND THE CAR WAS LOSING POWER A NEW ALTERNATOR WAS INSTALLED A WEEK PRIOR WHEN I POPPED THE HOOD THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNING WIRES AND THE WIRES COMING FROM THE CAR TO THE ALTERNATOR WERE COMPLE...

May 13, 2003 Seat Belts 89,000 mi

DOOR OPERATED SHOULDER BELT FAILED, IT SEEMS THAT THERE IS A LARGE NUMBER OF THIS THING HAPPENING, ACCORDING TO THE MECHANICS IN THIS AREA. NO PART OF RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULD EVER FAIL. MANUFACTURERS HAVE DISCONTINUED USING THIS. WONDER WHY? *JB

May 13, 2003 Seat Belts 89,000 mi

DOOR OPERATED SHOULDER BELT FAILED, IT SEEMS THAT THERE IS A LARGE NUMBER OF THIS THING HAPPENING, ACCORDING TO THE MECHANICS IN THIS AREA. NO PART OF RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULD EVER FAIL. MANUFACTURERS HAVE DISCONTINUED USING THIS. WONDER WHY? *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN UP AN INCLINE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE BACKWARD. *NLM

Apr 14, 2003 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN UP AN INCLINE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE BACKWARD. *NLM

Jun 19, 2002 Seats

DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION STEERING WHEEL BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 19, 2002 Seats

DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION STEERING WHEEL BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR HAS A STALLING PROBLEM. SOMETIMES IT JUST DIES WHEN YOU STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND SOMETIMES IT TRY'S TO DIE WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING IT AND I HEARD A RECALL ON THE YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL OF MY CAR ON THE NEWS BUT I DIDN'T GET A LETTER TELLING ME OR SOMETHING THAT I COULD TAKE TO THE DEALER SO I CAN...

Mar 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR HAS A STALLING PROBLEM. SOMETIMES IT JUST DIES WHEN YOU STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND SOMETIMES IT TRY'S TO DIE WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING IT AND I HEARD A RECALL ON THE YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL OF MY CAR ON THE NEWS BUT I DIDN'T GET A LETTER TELLING ME OR SOMETHING THAT I COULD TAKE TO THE DEALER SO I CAN...

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, IT STARTED EXPERIENCING STALLING MOSTLY AFTER COMING TO A STOP, CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO SEVERAL FORD DEALERS WHO CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM AND HAS SPENT A LOT OF MONEY, THE STALLING HAS ALMOST CAUSED A COLLISION, VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 89...

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, IT STARTED EXPERIENCING STALLING MOSTLY AFTER COMING TO A STOP, CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO SEVERAL FORD DEALERS WHO CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM AND HAS SPENT A LOT OF MONEY, THE STALLING HAS ALMOST CAUSED A COLLISION, VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 89...

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, IT STARTED EXPERIENCING STALLING MOSTLY AFTER COMING TO A STOP, CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO SEVERAL FORD DEALERS WHO CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM AND HAS SPENT A LOT OF MONEY, THE STALLING HAS ALMOST CAUSED A COLLISION, VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 89...

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, IT STARTED EXPERIENCING STALLING MOSTLY AFTER COMING TO A STOP, CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO SEVERAL FORD DEALERS WHO CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM AND HAS SPENT A LOT OF MONEY, THE STALLING HAS ALMOST CAUSED A COLLISION, VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 89...

Sep 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING AT 50MPH AND COMING UP TO A STOP LIGHT/SIGN, VEHICLE WOULD STALL FOR NO REASON. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. EACH TIME A TEMPORARY FIX, AND THEN IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN. MECHANIC HAD TEST DRIVEN VEHICLE AND IT STALLED.*AK *SLC

Sep 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING AT 50MPH AND COMING UP TO A STOP LIGHT/SIGN, VEHICLE WOULD STALL FOR NO REASON. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. EACH TIME A TEMPORARY FIX, AND THEN IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN. MECHANIC HAD TEST DRIVEN VEHICLE AND IT STALLED.*AK *SLC

Sep 13, 2001 Electrical System

CAR STALLED IN A INTERSECTION JUST MISSED BEING HIT BY A LARGE TRUCK. CAR STALLS ALOT. FORD ATTEMPED TO FIX BUT IT CONTINUES TO STALL. *AK

Sep 13, 2001 Electrical System

CAR STALLED IN A INTERSECTION JUST MISSED BEING HIT BY A LARGE TRUCK. CAR STALLS ALOT. FORD ATTEMPED TO FIX BUT IT CONTINUES TO STALL. *AK

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

I ALWAYS BLAMED MY PROBLEM ON THE TYPE OF GAS I WAS USING! FIRST TIME VEHICLE STALLED WAS WHEN IT WAS JUST A YEAR OR SO OLD. SINCE THEN, OVER THE YEARS, IT ALWAYS MANAGES TO STALL ON A HOT DAY. WE DON'T HAVE MANY HOT DAYS HERE. HAVE ONLY BEEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ONCE - HAD TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER T...

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

I ALWAYS BLAMED MY PROBLEM ON THE TYPE OF GAS I WAS USING! FIRST TIME VEHICLE STALLED WAS WHEN IT WAS JUST A YEAR OR SO OLD. SINCE THEN, OVER THE YEARS, IT ALWAYS MANAGES TO STALL ON A HOT DAY. WE DON'T HAVE MANY HOT DAYS HERE. HAVE ONLY BEEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ONCE - HAD TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER T...

Jul 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON TURNPIKE, CONSUMERS MUFFLER/RESONATOR FELL OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO LEFT REAR BUMPER, ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT#10-90-340)*JB

Jul 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON TURNPIKE, CONSUMERS MUFFLER/RESONATOR FELL OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO LEFT REAR BUMPER, ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT#10-90-340)*JB

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRVING AT ANY TIME AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE CUTS OFF IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD STOP WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRVING AT ANY TIME AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE CUTS OFF IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD STOP WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. *AK

Feb 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE TO DRIVE THROUGH AS MANY AS 15 RED LIGHTS, AND I HAVE TO DRIVE THROUGH THESE LIGHTS AT A RATE OF 5 TIMES A WEEK. SEVERAL OF THESE RED LIGHTS ARE LOCATED IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS. MY CAR HAS STALLED/DIED DURING IDLING OVER 50 TIMES AND COUNTING. USUALLY WHEN IT IS WARM WEATHER AND THE CAR IS I...

Feb 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE TO DRIVE THROUGH AS MANY AS 15 RED LIGHTS, AND I HAVE TO DRIVE THROUGH THESE LIGHTS AT A RATE OF 5 TIMES A WEEK. SEVERAL OF THESE RED LIGHTS ARE LOCATED IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS. MY CAR HAS STALLED/DIED DURING IDLING OVER 50 TIMES AND COUNTING. USUALLY WHEN IT IS WARM WEATHER AND THE CAR IS I...

Feb 7, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN STICKING KEY INTO IGNITION LOCK IT SEEMS LIKE HAVING THE WRONG KEY.AK

Feb 7, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN STICKING KEY INTO IGNITION LOCK IT SEEMS LIKE HAVING THE WRONG KEY.AK

Jan 23, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH, AND VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH, AND VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH, AND VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH, AND VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STALLED 7 DIFFERENT TIMES BEFORE THE CONSUMER GOT IT HOME. *SLC

Nov 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STALLED 7 DIFFERENT TIMES BEFORE THE CONSUMER GOT IT HOME. *SLC

Oct 30, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERLR STATED IGNITION COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERLR STATED IGNITION COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 6, 2000 Suspension Crash

RIGHT SIDE OF WHEEL IS UNSTABLE DUE TO AUTO ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 6, 2000 Suspension Crash

RIGHT SIDE OF WHEEL IS UNSTABLE DUE TO AUTO ACCIDENT. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS AFTER IT HAS BEEN WARMED UP. OR IF IT WAS SHOT. CONSUMER MUST WAIT TO COOL DOWN VEHICLE IN ORDER TO RESTART. IF CONSUMER DID NOT WAIT LONG ENOUGH IT WILL STALL OUT AGAIN. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO FORD, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. DEFECT HAS BE...

Sep 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS AFTER IT HAS BEEN WARMED UP. OR IF IT WAS SHOT. CONSUMER MUST WAIT TO COOL DOWN VEHICLE IN ORDER TO RESTART. IF CONSUMER DID NOT WAIT LONG ENOUGH IT WILL STALL OUT AGAIN. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO FORD, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. DEFECT HAS BE...

Sep 1, 2000 Electrical System Fire

IN ALL THREE INSTANCES OF VEHICLE COMPONENT FAILURES, VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ON RAODWAY. IN EACH INSTANCE, DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF ROADWAY WITHOUT ACCIDENT. IN THE TWO SUSPECTED IGNITION MODULE FAILURE CASES, TEMPERATURES WERE AT 100 DEGREES IN SOUTHERN NEW...

Sep 1, 2000 Electrical System Fire

IN ALL THREE INSTANCES OF VEHICLE COMPONENT FAILURES, VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ON RAODWAY. IN EACH INSTANCE, DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF ROADWAY WITHOUT ACCIDENT. IN THE TWO SUSPECTED IGNITION MODULE FAILURE CASES, TEMPERATURES WERE AT 100 DEGREES IN SOUTHERN NEW...

Sep 1, 2000 Electrical System Fire

IN ALL THREE INSTANCES OF VEHICLE COMPONENT FAILURES, VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ON RAODWAY. IN EACH INSTANCE, DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF ROADWAY WITHOUT ACCIDENT. IN THE TWO SUSPECTED IGNITION MODULE FAILURE CASES, TEMPERATURES WERE AT 100 DEGREES IN SOUTHERN NEW...

Sep 1, 2000 Electrical System Fire

IN ALL THREE INSTANCES OF VEHICLE COMPONENT FAILURES, VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ON RAODWAY. IN EACH INSTANCE, DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF ROADWAY WITHOUT ACCIDENT. IN THE TWO SUSPECTED IGNITION MODULE FAILURE CASES, TEMPERATURES WERE AT 100 DEGREES IN SOUTHERN NEW...

Aug 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTER FELL OUT OF PLACE CAUSING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *SLC

Aug 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTER FELL OUT OF PLACE CAUSING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *SLC

Jun 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THEN PARKED IN A PARKING GARAGE. CAME BACK, AND VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THEN PARKED IN A PARKING GARAGE. CAME BACK, AND VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY AT A STOP WHILE DRIVING, POSSIBLY DUE TO A VAPOR LOCK THAT CANNOT BE FIXED. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Feb 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY AT A STOP WHILE DRIVING, POSSIBLY DUE TO A VAPOR LOCK THAT CANNOT BE FIXED. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Sep 20, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN USING GAS PEDAL SOMETIMES A WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON. THEN, MINUTES LATER THE CAR WILL JUST CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER.*AK

Sep 20, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN USING GAS PEDAL SOMETIMES A WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON. THEN, MINUTES LATER THE CAR WILL JUST CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER.*AK

Aug 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHEELS WOULD LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. MECHANIC HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHEELS WOULD LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. MECHANIC HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO REPAIR VEHICLE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML

Aug 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO REPAIR VEHICLE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML

May 15, 1999 Electrical System

THE CAR STALLS OUT WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ANOTHER TIME IT STALLED WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 65 MILES PER HOUR. WHEN I COME TO A STOP I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN "N" AND GIVE IT GAS THEN PUT IN DRIVE AND FLOOR IT SO IT DOSE NOT STALL. IT ALSO STALLS AS I'M COMING TO A STOP OR I'VE ST...

May 15, 1999 Electrical System

THE CAR STALLS OUT WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ANOTHER TIME IT STALLED WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 65 MILES PER HOUR. WHEN I COME TO A STOP I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN "N" AND GIVE IT GAS THEN PUT IN DRIVE AND FLOOR IT SO IT DOSE NOT STALL. IT ALSO STALLS AS I'M COMING TO A STOP OR I'VE ST...

May 13, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS VERY DIM BECAUSE COVERS FADED BADLY. HAVE TALKED TO LOCAL DEALER AND SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT IS COMMON ON THIS MODEL TEMPO AS WELL AS MUSTANGS AND OTHER FORD VEHICLES. VERY DANGEROUS VISIBILITY LEVELS AT NIGHT. MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ALMOST ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE POOR LI...

May 13, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS VERY DIM BECAUSE COVERS FADED BADLY. HAVE TALKED TO LOCAL DEALER AND SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT IS COMMON ON THIS MODEL TEMPO AS WELL AS MUSTANGS AND OTHER FORD VEHICLES. VERY DANGEROUS VISIBILITY LEVELS AT NIGHT. MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ALMOST ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE POOR LI...

Jan 13, 1999 Structure

WHEN PUTTING NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WELD WAS BROKEN. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT PULLS TO RIGHT AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT PULLS TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN PUTTING NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WELD WAS BROKEN. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT PULLS TO RIGHT AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT PULLS TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Structure

WHEN PUTTING NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WELD WAS BROKEN. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT PULLS TO RIGHT AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT PULLS TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN PUTTING NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WELD WAS BROKEN. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT PULLS TO RIGHT AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT PULLS TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED.

Oct 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED.

Jul 29, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT COMES UNDONE IF THE OCCUPANT TWISTS IN THE SEAT OR THE VEHICLE STOPS SUDDENLY.

Jul 29, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT COMES UNDONE IF THE OCCUPANT TWISTS IN THE SEAT OR THE VEHICLE STOPS SUDDENLY.

Jul 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE TENDS TO STALL AT INTERSECTIONS AND WHEN BACKING UP. NO CAUSE CAN BE FOUND FOR PROBLEM.

Jul 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE TENDS TO STALL AT INTERSECTIONS AND WHEN BACKING UP. NO CAUSE CAN BE FOUND FOR PROBLEM.

May 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS HOLE IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS HOLE IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Steering

STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT RUN. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Steering

STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT RUN. *AK

Mar 19, 1998 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BROKE AND SEAT WENT INTO A RECLINING POSITION DURING A REAR END COLLISION. *AK

Mar 19, 1998 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BROKE AND SEAT WENT INTO A RECLINING POSITION DURING A REAR END COLLISION. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS CONTINUOUSLY IN TRAFFIC RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS.

Feb 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS CONTINUOUSLY IN TRAFFIC RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS.

Jan 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT MOST ANY SPEED FROM IDLE AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS TO HIGH SPEED CRUISE ON FREEWAYS WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS HOT OUTSIDE. DEALER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT MOST ANY SPEED FROM IDLE AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS TO HIGH SPEED CRUISE ON FREEWAYS WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS HOT OUTSIDE. DEALER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 19, 1997 Seats

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK ANCHOR BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS. *AK

Nov 19, 1997 Seats

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK ANCHOR BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS. *AK

Nov 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLS, REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Nov 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLS, REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Oct 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT REASON.

Oct 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY STALLING.

Oct 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT REASON.

Oct 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY STALLING.

Oct 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUOUSLY STALLS .

Oct 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUOUSLY STALLS .

Oct 6, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO STALLING AFTER REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS WITHIN TWO WEEKS OR LESS. CORRECTIVE ACTION IS UNCLEAR FROM DEALER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 6, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO STALLING AFTER REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS WITHIN TWO WEEKS OR LESS. CORRECTIVE ACTION IS UNCLEAR FROM DEALER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE: WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE OR STOP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLS. ALSO WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IT STALLS AND MAKES A VIBRATING NOISE. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE: WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE OR STOP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLS. ALSO WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IT STALLS AND MAKES A VIBRATING NOISE. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT DOESN'T MOVE TO OPEN POSITION. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT DOESN'T MOVE TO OPEN POSITION. *AK

Jun 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED W/O HITTING THE GAS PEDAL AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jun 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED W/O HITTING THE GAS PEDAL AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

May 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER RUSTED ON INSIDE, PIECES OF RUSTED MUFFLER DEBRIS STOPPED THE EXHAUST FLOW AND CAUSED BACK PRESSURE AGAINST THE PFE SENSOR AND ENGINE, RESULTING IN THE ENGINE STALLING.

May 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER RUSTED ON INSIDE, PIECES OF RUSTED MUFFLER DEBRIS STOPPED THE EXHAUST FLOW AND CAUSED BACK PRESSURE AGAINST THE PFE SENSOR AND ENGINE, RESULTING IN THE ENGINE STALLING.

Mar 26, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT.

Mar 26, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT.

Feb 19, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AND PASSEGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS STOPPED WORKING . *AK

Feb 19, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AND PASSEGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS STOPPED WORKING . *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ADJUSTER FELL OUT OF THE SIDE OF BRAKE DRUM CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK UP. THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE BRAKE RELATED FAILURES. 7/6/01 NLM

Feb 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ADJUSTER FELL OUT OF THE SIDE OF BRAKE DRUM CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK UP. THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE BRAKE RELATED FAILURES. 7/6/01 NLM

Jan 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE QUITS INTERMITTENTLY. DUE TO GAS LEAKING OUT OF TANK 4 TO 5 FEET WHEN REMOVING GAS CAP. THE GAS HAS FINISHED SHOOTING OUT BEFORE THE CAP IS PUT BACK ON, THERE IS A BOILING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE IS FILLED WITH SMELLY GAS FUMES, CAUSING NAUSEA/HEADACHES/EMOTIONAL STRAINS. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE QUITS INTERMITTENTLY. DUE TO GAS LEAKING OUT OF TANK 4 TO 5 FEET WHEN REMOVING GAS CAP. THE GAS HAS FINISHED SHOOTING OUT BEFORE THE CAP IS PUT BACK ON, THERE IS A BOILING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE IS FILLED WITH SMELLY GAS FUMES, CAUSING NAUSEA/HEADACHES/EMOTIONAL STRAINS. *AK

Jan 22, 1997 Seat Belts

WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS AND WHEN OPENING THE DOOR, THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT BACK. *AK

Jan 22, 1997 Seat Belts

WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS AND WHEN OPENING THE DOOR, THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT BACK. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION FAILURE; ALSO, CV BOOTS FAILED, RESULTING IN CLICKING NOISE. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Power Train

INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION FAILURE; ALSO, CV BOOTS FAILED, RESULTING IN CLICKING NOISE. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION FAILURE; ALSO, CV BOOTS FAILED, RESULTING IN CLICKING NOISE. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Power Train

INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION FAILURE; ALSO, CV BOOTS FAILED, RESULTING IN CLICKING NOISE. *AK

Dec 2, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

SHOULDER BELT DID NOT TIGHTEN UP DURING REAR END COLLISION, LEAVING DRIVER UNRESTRAINED, OCCUPANT'S CHEST HIT STEERING WHEEL; VEHICLE IMPACTED WITH A MOVING TRUCK. *AK

Dec 2, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

SHOULDER BELT DID NOT TIGHTEN UP DURING REAR END COLLISION, LEAVING DRIVER UNRESTRAINED, OCCUPANT'S CHEST HIT STEERING WHEEL; VEHICLE IMPACTED WITH A MOVING TRUCK. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS STUCK IN THE FORWARD POSITION. *AK *JB

Oct 30, 1996 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS STUCK IN THE FORWARD POSITION. *AK *JB

Oct 21, 1996 Electrical System

LIGHT CAME ON, HIGH PITCH WHINEY, AND A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Electrical System

LIGHT CAME ON, HIGH PITCH WHINEY, AND A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Electrical System

LIGHT CAME ON, HIGH PITCH WHINEY, AND A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Electrical System

LIGHT CAME ON, HIGH PITCH WHINEY, AND A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *AK

Oct 18, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED. NLM

Oct 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAP CLIP FAILED. NLM

Oct 18, 1996 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. NLM

Oct 18, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED. NLM

Oct 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAP CLIP FAILED. NLM

Oct 18, 1996 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. NLM

Oct 17, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN TAKING CAR OUT OF PARK TO DRIVE THE CAR STALLS , HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS.*AK ALSO REPLACED FUEL PUMP 4 TIMES ALSO HAS NEEDE MULTIPL GAKETS REPAIRS.*JB

Oct 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TAKING CAR OUT OF PARK TO DRIVE THE CAR STALLS , HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS.*AK ALSO REPLACED FUEL PUMP 4 TIMES ALSO HAS NEEDE MULTIPL GAKETS REPAIRS.*JB

Oct 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TAKING CAR OUT OF PARK TO DRIVE THE CAR STALLS , HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS.*AK ALSO REPLACED FUEL PUMP 4 TIMES ALSO HAS NEEDE MULTIPL GAKETS REPAIRS.*JB

Oct 17, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN TAKING CAR OUT OF PARK TO DRIVE THE CAR STALLS , HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS.*AK ALSO REPLACED FUEL PUMP 4 TIMES ALSO HAS NEEDE MULTIPL GAKETS REPAIRS.*JB

Oct 17, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN TAKING CAR OUT OF PARK TO DRIVE THE CAR STALLS , HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS.*AK ALSO REPLACED FUEL PUMP 4 TIMES ALSO HAS NEEDE MULTIPL GAKETS REPAIRS.*JB

Oct 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TAKING CAR OUT OF PARK TO DRIVE THE CAR STALLS , HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS.*AK ALSO REPLACED FUEL PUMP 4 TIMES ALSO HAS NEEDE MULTIPL GAKETS REPAIRS.*JB

Oct 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TAKING CAR OUT OF PARK TO DRIVE THE CAR STALLS , HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS.*AK ALSO REPLACED FUEL PUMP 4 TIMES ALSO HAS NEEDE MULTIPL GAKETS REPAIRS.*JB

Oct 17, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN TAKING CAR OUT OF PARK TO DRIVE THE CAR STALLS , HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS.*AK ALSO REPLACED FUEL PUMP 4 TIMES ALSO HAS NEEDE MULTIPL GAKETS REPAIRS.*JB

Oct 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CLAMPS HOLDING MUFFLER IN PLACE BREAK AT NORMAL/HIGH SPEEDS.

Oct 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CLAMPS HOLDING MUFFLER IN PLACE BREAK AT NORMAL/HIGH SPEEDS.

Sep 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILURE, COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT THE REAR BRAKE ADJUSTER FELL OUT OF POSITION, CAUSING SEVERE SCORING OF DRUM. PE96-005. *AK

Sep 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILURE, COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT THE REAR BRAKE ADJUSTER FELL OUT OF POSITION, CAUSING SEVERE SCORING OF DRUM. PE96-005. *AK

Sep 4, 1996 Power Train Fire

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK CAUSED ENGINE FIRE.

Sep 4, 1996 Power Train Fire

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK CAUSED ENGINE FIRE.

Aug 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FADE INTERMITTENTLY.

Aug 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FADE INTERMITTENTLY.

Aug 9, 1996 Electrical System Fire

OWNER GOT INTO VEHICLE, WHICH WAS PARKED AT WORK, STARTED VEHICLE, PULLED OUT OF PARKING SPACE ABOUT 2 FT., NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, OWNER PUT OUT FLAMES, FIRE DEPT ARRIVED BUT FLAMES WAS ALREADY OUT*AK

Aug 9, 1996 Electrical System Fire

OWNER GOT INTO VEHICLE, WHICH WAS PARKED AT WORK, STARTED VEHICLE, PULLED OUT OF PARKING SPACE ABOUT 2 FT., NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, OWNER PUT OUT FLAMES, FIRE DEPT ARRIVED BUT FLAMES WAS ALREADY OUT*AK

Jul 30, 1996 Steering

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL CASING BROKE, CAUSING STEERING FAILURE. *AK

Jul 30, 1996 Steering

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL CASING BROKE, CAUSING STEERING FAILURE. *AK

Jul 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, ALSO REPLACED PADS, ROTORS AND CLAIPERS, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED. *AK

Jul 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, ALSO REPLACED PADS, ROTORS AND CLAIPERS, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED. *AK

Jul 18, 1996 Seats

DRIVER SEAT SPOT WELD ON THE BRACKET BROKE WHILE DRIVING, SEAT WENT INTO RECLINING POSITION. *AK *JB

Jul 18, 1996 Seats

DRIVER SEAT SPOT WELD ON THE BRACKET BROKE WHILE DRIVING, SEAT WENT INTO RECLINING POSITION. *AK *JB

Jul 18, 1996 Seats

DRIVER SEAT SPOT WELD ON THE BRACKET BROKE WHILE DRIVING, SEAT WENT INTO RECLINING POSITION. *AK *JB

Jul 18, 1996 Seats

DRIVER SEAT SPOT WELD ON THE BRACKET BROKE WHILE DRIVING, SEAT WENT INTO RECLINING POSITION. *AK *JB

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE SELF ADJUSTERS FAIL TO ADJUST BRAKES. *DH

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE SELF ADJUSTERS FAIL TO ADJUST BRAKES. *DH

May 29, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. THE TRANSMISSION IS AN AUTOMATIC. *AK *JB

May 29, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. THE TRANSMISSION IS AN AUTOMATIC. *AK *JB

May 16, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE.

May 16, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

May 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *DH

May 16, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER FAILED.

May 16, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTS OUT.

May 16, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE.

May 16, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

May 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *DH

May 16, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER FAILED.

May 16, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTS OUT.

May 10, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR BROKE.

May 10, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED PREMATURELY.

May 10, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL FAILED.

May 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE SELF ADJUSTER BROKE, CAUSING REAR BRAKES TO FAIL. *DH

May 10, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED TWICE.

May 10, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR BROKE.

May 10, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED PREMATURELY.

May 10, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL FAILED.

May 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE SELF ADJUSTER BROKE, CAUSING REAR BRAKES TO FAIL. *DH

May 10, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED TWICE.

May 7, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAS FAILED AND NO LONGER RESTRAINS PROPERLY .PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SPRING FAILURE IN REAR BRAKES, CAUSING LOUD NOISE. *DSH

May 7, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAS FAILED AND NO LONGER RESTRAINS PROPERLY .PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SPRING FAILURE IN REAR BRAKES, CAUSING LOUD NOISE. *DSH

Apr 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, HEARD LOUD THUMP; TOWED VEHICLE TO GARAGE, TOLD BY MECHANIC, REAR BRAKE SPRING HAD BROKEN; COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, HEARD LOUD THUMP; TOWED VEHICLE TO GARAGE, TOLD BY MECHANIC, REAR BRAKE SPRING HAD BROKEN; COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, HEARD LOUD THUMP; TOWED VEHICLE TO GARAGE, TOLD BY MECHANIC, REAR BRAKE SPRING HAD BROKEN; COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, HEARD LOUD THUMP; TOWED VEHICLE TO GARAGE, TOLD BY MECHANIC, REAR BRAKE SPRING HAD BROKEN; COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE, PULSATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, EMERGENCY BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD. *AK

Apr 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE, PULSATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, EMERGENCY BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD. *AK

Mar 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ADJUSTERS FAIL DUE TO THREADS EXPANDING MORE THAN NECESSARY TO FUNCTION TILL THERE IS NO LINING LEFT, CAUSING REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *SD

Mar 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILED MOTOR MOUNT CAUSED ENGINE TORQUE TO BREAK SEAL ON AIR FILTER, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO CAUSED CV BOOTS TO FAIL. *DSH

Mar 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ADJUSTERS FAIL DUE TO THREADS EXPANDING MORE THAN NECESSARY TO FUNCTION TILL THERE IS NO LINING LEFT, CAUSING REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *SD

Mar 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILED MOTOR MOUNT CAUSED ENGINE TORQUE TO BREAK SEAL ON AIR FILTER, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO CAUSED CV BOOTS TO FAIL. *DSH

Feb 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAKING FROM THE SEAM. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAKING FROM THE SEAM. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAKING FROM THE SEAM. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAKING FROM THE SEAM. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Electrical System

COMPUTER INADEQUATE FOR CAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DSH

Feb 21, 1996 Electrical System

COMPUTER INADEQUATE FOR CAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DSH

Feb 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING FLAMES CAME FROM THE AREA OF THE SPEEDOMETER SAYS FIRE DEPARTMENT, RESULTING IN TOTALLED. TT

Feb 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING FLAMES CAME FROM THE AREA OF THE SPEEDOMETER SAYS FIRE DEPARTMENT, RESULTING IN TOTALLED. TT

Jan 23, 1996 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE STALLS AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 23, 1996 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE STALLS AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY PISTON ROD CAME LOOSE AND WENT THROUGH THE MOTOR CAUSED PIECES OF METAL TO FLY FROM CAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY PISTON ROD CAME LOOSE AND WENT THROUGH THE MOTOR CAUSED PIECES OF METAL TO FLY FROM CAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 8, 1995 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BROKE. OTHER CAR TRAVELLED AT 35MPH. TT

Dec 8, 1995 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BROKE. OTHER CAR TRAVELLED AT 35MPH. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE. TT

Oct 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED, REPLACED THE SENSOR TWICE, TWO DIFFERENT SENSORS, TO NO AVAIL. TT

Oct 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED, REPLACED THE SENSOR TWICE, TWO DIFFERENT SENSORS, TO NO AVAIL. TT

Oct 4, 1995 Seats Crash

STOPPED, WAITING TO TURN LEFT I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND, AS A RESULT MY CAR WAS TOTALLED. TT

Oct 4, 1995 Seats Crash

STOPPED, WAITING TO TURN LEFT I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND, AS A RESULT MY CAR WAS TOTALLED. TT

Sep 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE BRAKES, REPLACEMENT OF THE PADS EVERY YEAR. TT

Sep 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE BRAKES, REPLACEMENT OF THE PADS EVERY YEAR. TT

Sep 26, 1995 Seats

THE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME IS BENT AND IT WILL NOT RETURN TO THE NORMAL POSITION AND THE OWNER CANNOT DRIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Sep 26, 1995 Electrical System

ENGINE STALLS AFTER TAKING OFF FROM STANDSTILL; HAVE TO RESTART; CAUSED BY FAULTY FIPZ VA PROCESSOR, # 12A650. TT

Sep 26, 1995 Seats

THE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME IS BENT AND IT WILL NOT RETURN TO THE NORMAL POSITION AND THE OWNER CANNOT DRIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Sep 26, 1995 Electrical System

ENGINE STALLS AFTER TAKING OFF FROM STANDSTILL; HAVE TO RESTART; CAUSED BY FAULTY FIPZ VA PROCESSOR, # 12A650. TT

Aug 8, 1995 Electrical System

IT DIES WHEN IT IS HOT OUT SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 8, 1995 Electrical System

IT DIES WHEN IT IS HOT OUT SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 8, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

Jul 8, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

Jun 21, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER LAP SEAT BELT JAMMED, LOCKING DRIVER INSIDE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN CUTTING THE BELT IN HALF. TT

Jun 21, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER LAP SEAT BELT JAMMED, LOCKING DRIVER INSIDE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN CUTTING THE BELT IN HALF. TT

Jun 3, 1995 Visibility

THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW BROKEN . TT

Jun 3, 1995 Visibility

THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW BROKEN . TT

May 10, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION IMPACT 12:00 SPEED UNKNOWN. TT

May 10, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION IMPACT 12:00 SPEED UNKNOWN. TT

May 5, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALL AFTER SITTING AT STOPLIGHT AND STOPSIGNS. TT

May 5, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALL AFTER SITTING AT STOPLIGHT AND STOPSIGNS. TT

May 1, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS PERIODICALLY. *SKD

May 1, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS PERIODICALLY. *SKD

Apr 18, 1995 Steering

BOTH OUTER TIE RODS ENDS WORE OUT AT 39,000 MILES; REPLACED. TT

Apr 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT/REAR BRAKES FAILED. *AK

Apr 18, 1995 Steering

BOTH OUTER TIE RODS ENDS WORE OUT AT 39,000 MILES; REPLACED. TT

Apr 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT/REAR BRAKES FAILED. *AK

Mar 29, 1995 Seats Crash

DRIVERS SEAT BACK COLLAPSED WHEN REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Seats Crash

DRIVERS SEAT BACK COLLAPSED WHEN REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Mar 21, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED FAILURE OF WIRING HARNESS/SPARK MODULE/MAIN COMPUTER/GROUND WIRES, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. *AW

Mar 21, 1995 Equipment

A/C CLUTCH FAILURE.

Mar 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Mar 21, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED FAILURE OF WIRING HARNESS/SPARK MODULE/MAIN COMPUTER/GROUND WIRES, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. *AW

Mar 21, 1995 Equipment

A/C CLUTCH FAILURE.

Mar 7, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

SILICONE SCREW GLUDED INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT FELL OUT. OIL LEAKAGE ON HOUSING. COULD RESULT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

SILICONE SCREW GLUDED INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT FELL OUT. OIL LEAKAGE ON HOUSING. COULD RESULT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. TT

Jan 16, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

FRONT/REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 16, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

FRONT/REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK