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Oct 27, 2016 Tires 290,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE FUEL MAX TIRES, SIZE: P225/60R16. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRES MADE AN ABNORMAL RUMBLING NOISE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND BOTH PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE GETTING FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Oct 27, 2016 Tires 290,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE FUEL MAX TIRES, SIZE: P225/60R16. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRES MADE AN ABNORMAL RUMBLING NOISE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND BOTH PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE GETTING FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Sep 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

DT: THIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. IT CAUGHT FIRE ON OCTOBER 1, 2000. THERE WAS NO FOREWARNING. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. HAD MECHANIC LOOK AT VEHICLE TO REPAIR IT, AND THEY SAID IT WAS TO FAR GONE.*AK

Sep 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

DT: THIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. IT CAUGHT FIRE ON OCTOBER 1, 2000. THERE WAS NO FOREWARNING. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. HAD MECHANIC LOOK AT VEHICLE TO REPAIR IT, AND THEY SAID IT WAS TO FAR GONE.*AK

Jun 21, 2004 Electrical System 170,000 mi

WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THIS WAS DUE TO THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE IGNITION RECALL 96V071000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 21, 2004 Electrical System 170,000 mi

WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THIS WAS DUE TO THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE IGNITION RECALL 96V071000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO REPAIRS YET...HAHA..JUST WEAK BRAKES,BAD PAINT AND WIERD SPEED CONTROL...LOOK TO THE CRUISE CONTROL..TO MUCH ELECTRIONICS IN THIS CAR MAN!

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

NO REPAIRS YET...HAHA..JUST WEAK BRAKES,BAD PAINT AND WIERD SPEED CONTROL...LOOK TO THE CRUISE CONTROL..TO MUCH ELECTRIONICS IN THIS CAR MAN!

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

NO REPAIRS YET...HAHA..JUST WEAK BRAKES,BAD PAINT AND WIERD SPEED CONTROL...LOOK TO THE CRUISE CONTROL..TO MUCH ELECTRIONICS IN THIS CAR MAN!

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO REPAIRS YET...HAHA..JUST WEAK BRAKES,BAD PAINT AND WIERD SPEED CONTROL...LOOK TO THE CRUISE CONTROL..TO MUCH ELECTRIONICS IN THIS CAR MAN!

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

NO REPAIRS YET...HAHA..JUST WEAK BRAKES,BAD PAINT AND WIERD SPEED CONTROL...LOOK TO THE CRUISE CONTROL..TO MUCH ELECTRIONICS IN THIS CAR MAN!

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

NO REPAIRS YET...HAHA..JUST WEAK BRAKES,BAD PAINT AND WIERD SPEED CONTROL...LOOK TO THE CRUISE CONTROL..TO MUCH ELECTRIONICS IN THIS CAR MAN!

Mar 26, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE LURCHED FOWARD, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. *JB

Mar 26, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE LURCHED FOWARD, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. *JB

Sep 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IGNITION SWITCH WAS RECALLED IN 1999. CAR WAS RETURNED TO TED BRITT FORD FOR COMPLIANCE.INVOICE STATES PN F29Z-11572D INSTALLED.IGNITION SWITCH FAILED 8/17/02 ENGINE RUNNING FINE BUT ABS INOP-LOSS OF BRAKE POWER BOOST NOT JUST ANTI LOCK.DEFECTIVE SWITCH FOUND TO BE PN F29A11572DA NOT F29Z11572D AS S...

Sep 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IGNITION SWITCH WAS RECALLED IN 1999. CAR WAS RETURNED TO TED BRITT FORD FOR COMPLIANCE.INVOICE STATES PN F29Z-11572D INSTALLED.IGNITION SWITCH FAILED 8/17/02 ENGINE RUNNING FINE BUT ABS INOP-LOSS OF BRAKE POWER BOOST NOT JUST ANTI LOCK.DEFECTIVE SWITCH FOUND TO BE PN F29A11572DA NOT F29Z11572D AS S...

Sep 5, 2002 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH WAS RECALLED IN 1999. CAR WAS RETURNED TO TED BRITT FORD FOR COMPLIANCE.INVOICE STATES PN F29Z-11572D INSTALLED.IGNITION SWITCH FAILED 8/17/02 ENGINE RUNNING FINE BUT ABS INOP-LOSS OF BRAKE POWER BOOST NOT JUST ANTI LOCK.DEFECTIVE SWITCH FOUND TO BE PN F29A11572DA NOT F29Z11572D AS S...

Sep 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IGNITION SWITCH WAS RECALLED IN 1999. CAR WAS RETURNED TO TED BRITT FORD FOR COMPLIANCE.INVOICE STATES PN F29Z-11572D INSTALLED.IGNITION SWITCH FAILED 8/17/02 ENGINE RUNNING FINE BUT ABS INOP-LOSS OF BRAKE POWER BOOST NOT JUST ANTI LOCK.DEFECTIVE SWITCH FOUND TO BE PN F29A11572DA NOT F29Z11572D AS S...

Sep 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IGNITION SWITCH WAS RECALLED IN 1999. CAR WAS RETURNED TO TED BRITT FORD FOR COMPLIANCE.INVOICE STATES PN F29Z-11572D INSTALLED.IGNITION SWITCH FAILED 8/17/02 ENGINE RUNNING FINE BUT ABS INOP-LOSS OF BRAKE POWER BOOST NOT JUST ANTI LOCK.DEFECTIVE SWITCH FOUND TO BE PN F29A11572DA NOT F29Z11572D AS S...

Sep 5, 2002 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH WAS RECALLED IN 1999. CAR WAS RETURNED TO TED BRITT FORD FOR COMPLIANCE.INVOICE STATES PN F29Z-11572D INSTALLED.IGNITION SWITCH FAILED 8/17/02 ENGINE RUNNING FINE BUT ABS INOP-LOSS OF BRAKE POWER BOOST NOT JUST ANTI LOCK.DEFECTIVE SWITCH FOUND TO BE PN F29A11572DA NOT F29Z11572D AS S...

Sep 3, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.CONTACTED DEALER. REASON UNKNOWN.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CAR OFF. FIRE UNDER HOOD DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT-PER FIRE DEPT.

Sep 3, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.CONTACTED DEALER. REASON UNKNOWN.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CAR OFF. FIRE UNDER HOOD DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT-PER FIRE DEPT.

Jul 26, 2002 Visibility Crash

WITH THE MIRROR GLUED TO THE WINDSHIELD, AN OBJECT HIT THE ROOFLINE OF THE CAR, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER, AND AT 65MPH, THE WINDSHIELD COLAPSED WITH THE MIRROR ATTACHED, HITTING ME IN THE THE FACE, AND THE MIRROR EDGE HIT ME IN THE RT SIDE OF MY HEAD, BREAKING MY SKULL, CAUSING BONE FRGMEN...

Jul 26, 2002 Visibility Crash

WITH THE MIRROR GLUED TO THE WINDSHIELD, AN OBJECT HIT THE ROOFLINE OF THE CAR, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER, AND AT 65MPH, THE WINDSHIELD COLAPSED WITH THE MIRROR ATTACHED, HITTING ME IN THE THE FACE, AND THE MIRROR EDGE HIT ME IN THE RT SIDE OF MY HEAD, BREAKING MY SKULL, CAUSING BONE FRGMEN...

Jul 26, 2002 Visibility Crash

WITH THE MIRROR GLUED TO THE WINDSHIELD, AN OBJECT HIT THE ROOFLINE OF THE CAR, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER, AND AT 65MPH, THE WINDSHIELD COLAPSED WITH THE MIRROR ATTACHED, HITTING ME IN THE THE FACE, AND THE MIRROR EDGE HIT ME IN THE RT SIDE OF MY HEAD, BREAKING MY SKULL, CAUSING BONE FRGMEN...

Jul 26, 2002 Visibility Crash

WITH THE MIRROR GLUED TO THE WINDSHIELD, AN OBJECT HIT THE ROOFLINE OF THE CAR, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER, AND AT 65MPH, THE WINDSHIELD COLAPSED WITH THE MIRROR ATTACHED, HITTING ME IN THE THE FACE, AND THE MIRROR EDGE HIT ME IN THE RT SIDE OF MY HEAD, BREAKING MY SKULL, CAUSING BONE FRGMEN...

Jan 21, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. I ALSO OWNED A 1987 T-BIRD PRIOR TO THIS ONE THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE OLDER T-BIRDS.*AK

Jan 21, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. I ALSO OWNED A 1987 T-BIRD PRIOR TO THIS ONE THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE OLDER T-BIRDS.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH IS CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH IS CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS.*AK

May 25, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND THERE WAS A BURN/ ELECTRICAL SMELL, BUT NO SMOKE. CONSUMER TURNED TO START VEHICLE BACK UP, AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. A MECHANIC FOUND THAT IGNITION SWITCH BURNED OUT FROM OVERHEATING. RECALL 96V071000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 95S28 WAS SERV...

May 25, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND THERE WAS A BURN/ ELECTRICAL SMELL, BUT NO SMOKE. CONSUMER TURNED TO START VEHICLE BACK UP, AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. A MECHANIC FOUND THAT IGNITION SWITCH BURNED OUT FROM OVERHEATING. RECALL 96V071000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 95S28 WAS SERV...

May 2, 2001 Seat Belts

THE FEMALE PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS BROKEN.

May 2, 2001 Seat Belts

THE FEMALE PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS BROKEN.

Mar 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

PLASTIC COVERING ON HEADLIGHTS HAVE FADED TO YELLOW MAKING VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. OWNER HAS TO BUY WHOLE LIGHTING UNIT TO FIX PROBLEM.*AK THE CONSUMER SAYS IT IS NOT REASONABLE TO BUY THE ENTIRE UNIT TO REPLACE AN INFERIOR QUALITY COVERING FOR THE HEAD LIGHT. *YH

Mar 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

PLASTIC COVERING ON HEADLIGHTS HAVE FADED TO YELLOW MAKING VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. OWNER HAS TO BUY WHOLE LIGHTING UNIT TO FIX PROBLEM.*AK THE CONSUMER SAYS IT IS NOT REASONABLE TO BUY THE ENTIRE UNIT TO REPLACE AN INFERIOR QUALITY COVERING FOR THE HEAD LIGHT. *YH

Jan 5, 2001 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE WITHIN IGNITION SWITCH. *AK TWO DEALERS HAD DIFFERING OPENION ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES SOMETHING WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S DESIGN EXCITES THE ELECTRICAL CHANGING SYSTEM. *YH

Jan 5, 2001 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE WITHIN IGNITION SWITCH. *AK TWO DEALERS HAD DIFFERING OPENION ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES SOMETHING WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S DESIGN EXCITES THE ELECTRICAL CHANGING SYSTEM. *YH

Jan 5, 2001 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE WITHIN IGNITION SWITCH. *AK TWO DEALERS HAD DIFFERING OPENION ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES SOMETHING WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S DESIGN EXCITES THE ELECTRICAL CHANGING SYSTEM. *YH

Jan 5, 2001 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE WITHIN IGNITION SWITCH. *AK TWO DEALERS HAD DIFFERING OPENION ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES SOMETHING WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S DESIGN EXCITES THE ELECTRICAL CHANGING SYSTEM. *YH

Dec 5, 2000 Steering

BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THER...

Dec 5, 2000 Steering

BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THER...

Dec 5, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THER...

Dec 5, 2000 Electrical System

BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THER...

Dec 5, 2000 Electrical System

BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THER...

Dec 5, 2000 Seat Belts

BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THER...

Dec 5, 2000 Steering

BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THER...

Dec 5, 2000 Steering

BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THER...

Dec 5, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THER...

Dec 5, 2000 Electrical System

BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THER...

Dec 5, 2000 Electrical System

BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THER...

Dec 5, 2000 Seat Belts

BOUGHT CAR FRM OLD LADY WHO RARELY DROVE IT. AFTER BOUGHT NOTICED FRNT END CLUNK ALL SPEEDS REPLACED STRUTS CLUNK STILLTHERE REPLACED STRUT BEARINGS AND ALL BUSHINGS IN FRONT END. CLUNKING STILL THERE REAR END CLUNKING BAD WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN CAR SHIFTS REPLACED REAR SHOCKS....STILL THER...

Nov 10, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

IN COLLISION SEAT BELT FAILED; DRIVER HIT WINSHIELD AND STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Nov 10, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

IN COLLISION SEAT BELT FAILED; DRIVER HIT WINSHIELD AND STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Oct 18, 2000 Unknown Or Other

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Aug 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

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Jul 17, 2000 Seat Belts

BELT BUCKLE DOESN'T LOCK ANYMORE. BUCKLE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER.*AK

Jul 17, 2000 Seat Belts

BELT BUCKLE DOESN'T LOCK ANYMORE. BUCKLE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER.*AK

Oct 26, 1999 Seats

WHEN THE LEVER IS USED TO RECLINE THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK, IT CANNOT BE REPOSITIONED. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS WOULD FOG UP & HAVE VERY LITTLE PROJECTION, EVEN WITH HIGH BEAMS ON. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE LEVER IS USED TO RECLINE THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK, IT CANNOT BE REPOSITIONED. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS WOULD FOG UP & HAVE VERY LITTLE PROJECTION, EVEN WITH HIGH BEAMS ON. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Seats

WHEN THE LEVER IS USED TO RECLINE THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK, IT CANNOT BE REPOSITIONED. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS WOULD FOG UP & HAVE VERY LITTLE PROJECTION, EVEN WITH HIGH BEAMS ON. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE LEVER IS USED TO RECLINE THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK, IT CANNOT BE REPOSITIONED. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS WOULD FOG UP & HAVE VERY LITTLE PROJECTION, EVEN WITH HIGH BEAMS ON. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK

Oct 17, 1999 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY: IMMEDIATELY, OR UP TO 20-30 MINUTES AFTER TURNING THEM ON, HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS.. HAVE REPLACED 3 TURN SIGNAL/BRIGHT LIGHT SWITCHES, DUE TO THEM OVERHEATING AND MELTING. WHEN HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, INTERIOR FILLS WITH BURNING PLASTIC SMELL...

Oct 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY: IMMEDIATELY, OR UP TO 20-30 MINUTES AFTER TURNING THEM ON, HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS.. HAVE REPLACED 3 TURN SIGNAL/BRIGHT LIGHT SWITCHES, DUE TO THEM OVERHEATING AND MELTING. WHEN HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, INTERIOR FILLS WITH BURNING PLASTIC SMELL...

Oct 17, 1999 Structure

HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY: IMMEDIATELY, OR UP TO 20-30 MINUTES AFTER TURNING THEM ON, HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS.. HAVE REPLACED 3 TURN SIGNAL/BRIGHT LIGHT SWITCHES, DUE TO THEM OVERHEATING AND MELTING. WHEN HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, INTERIOR FILLS WITH BURNING PLASTIC SMELL...

Oct 17, 1999 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY: IMMEDIATELY, OR UP TO 20-30 MINUTES AFTER TURNING THEM ON, HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS.. HAVE REPLACED 3 TURN SIGNAL/BRIGHT LIGHT SWITCHES, DUE TO THEM OVERHEATING AND MELTING. WHEN HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, INTERIOR FILLS WITH BURNING PLASTIC SMELL...

Oct 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY: IMMEDIATELY, OR UP TO 20-30 MINUTES AFTER TURNING THEM ON, HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS.. HAVE REPLACED 3 TURN SIGNAL/BRIGHT LIGHT SWITCHES, DUE TO THEM OVERHEATING AND MELTING. WHEN HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, INTERIOR FILLS WITH BURNING PLASTIC SMELL...

Oct 17, 1999 Structure

HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY: IMMEDIATELY, OR UP TO 20-30 MINUTES AFTER TURNING THEM ON, HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS.. HAVE REPLACED 3 TURN SIGNAL/BRIGHT LIGHT SWITCHES, DUE TO THEM OVERHEATING AND MELTING. WHEN HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, INTERIOR FILLS WITH BURNING PLASTIC SMELL...

Oct 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TURBOCHARGER GONE BAD

Oct 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TURBOCHARGER GONE BAD

Sep 21, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT COVER IS PLASTIC WHICH HAS TURNED A YELLOWISH COLOR, AND HAS CAUSED HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME DIM. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT COVER IS PLASTIC WHICH HAS TURNED A YELLOWISH COLOR, AND HAS CAUSED HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME DIM. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKES ARE NOT CATCHING REGULARLY, THE REAR BRAKES CATCH EVERYTIME. FORD SAYS CONSUMER HAS WEAR AND TEAR PROBLEMS, THE PUMP MOTOR IS DEFECTIVE. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED INTERMITENTLY FOR THE LAST FOUR MONTHS. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKES ARE NOT CATCHING REGULARLY, THE REAR BRAKES CATCH EVERYTIME. FORD SAYS CONSUMER HAS WEAR AND TEAR PROBLEMS, THE PUMP MOTOR IS DEFECTIVE. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED INTERMITENTLY FOR THE LAST FOUR MONTHS. *AK

Apr 24, 1999 Electrical System

THIS SWITCH WAS REPLACED W/ RECALL @ DEALER! CALLED DEALER, WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE OF TIME LAPSE. SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL! THEY REPLACED A FAULTY ELECTRICAL ELEMENT WITH ANOTHER FAULTY ELECTRICAL ELEMENT (I HAVE SWITCH) AND LET ME DRIVE AWAY, 7 MONTHS PREGNANT! (PLUS, MY BABY & I WERE ON THE ...

Apr 24, 1999 Electrical System

THIS SWITCH WAS REPLACED W/ RECALL @ DEALER! CALLED DEALER, WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE OF TIME LAPSE. SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL! THEY REPLACED A FAULTY ELECTRICAL ELEMENT WITH ANOTHER FAULTY ELECTRICAL ELEMENT (I HAVE SWITCH) AND LET ME DRIVE AWAY, 7 MONTHS PREGNANT! (PLUS, MY BABY & I WERE ON THE ...

Mar 12, 1999 Electrical System

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 96V071000 IN THE MAIL. CONTACTED DEALER. HAD THE IGNITION REPAIRED AT DEALER. PROBLEM WITH SMOKING OCCURRED. TOOK VEHICLE BACK & PAID FOR ANOTHER IGNITION. HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SMOKING OF THE IGNITION. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Electrical System

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 96V071000 IN THE MAIL. CONTACTED DEALER. HAD THE IGNITION REPAIRED AT DEALER. PROBLEM WITH SMOKING OCCURRED. TOOK VEHICLE BACK & PAID FOR ANOTHER IGNITION. HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SMOKING OF THE IGNITION. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM AND BECAUSE NO CODES ARE SHOWING, THE SHOP CANNOT DETECT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WHEN SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND THE ENGINE SPEED IN CREASES TO 3,000 RPM'S, I'M HAVING TO APPLY THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I CAN TO STOP THE CAR FROM LURCHING FORWARD. ...

Mar 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM AND BECAUSE NO CODES ARE SHOWING, THE SHOP CANNOT DETECT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WHEN SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND THE ENGINE SPEED IN CREASES TO 3,000 RPM'S, I'M HAVING TO APPLY THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I CAN TO STOP THE CAR FROM LURCHING FORWARD. ...

Jan 20, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT IT'S VERY HARD TO SEE, THE PLASTIC COVER OF HEADLAMPS HAS BECOME A MILKY WHITE COLOR. CONSUMER HAS TO DRIVE WITH HIGH BEAMS AT ALL TIMES. IN RAINY WEATHER THE VISIBILITY IS THREE TIMES WORSE. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT IT'S VERY HARD TO SEE, THE PLASTIC COVER OF HEADLAMPS HAS BECOME A MILKY WHITE COLOR. CONSUMER HAS TO DRIVE WITH HIGH BEAMS AT ALL TIMES. IN RAINY WEATHER THE VISIBILITY IS THREE TIMES WORSE. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER SAID IT WAS DEFECTIVE WIRING IN THE ALTERNATOR. *AK *ML

Jan 5, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER SAID IT WAS DEFECTIVE WIRING IN THE ALTERNATOR. *AK *ML

Nov 3, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF THE GARAGE HITTING A PARKED CAR, THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE WITH HIS FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD HITTING A BRICK WALL AND CONCRETE FO...

Nov 3, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF THE GARAGE HITTING A PARKED CAR, THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE WITH HIS FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD HITTING A BRICK WALL AND CONCRETE FO...

Apr 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Apr 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR DOSE NOT SHOW THE PROPER GEAR SELECTION. OWNER NOTES THAT VEHICLE MAY SHOW THAT IT IS IN DRIVEE BUT ITS IN REVERSE. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR DOSE NOT SHOW THE PROPER GEAR SELECTION. OWNER NOTES THAT VEHICLE MAY SHOW THAT IT IS IN DRIVEE BUT ITS IN REVERSE. *AK

Sep 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE WOULD GET UP AND THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE OFF WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. DRIVER WOULD HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES WITH ALL THE FORCE SHE HAD IN HER FOOTDRIVER WOULD TAKE FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE OFF. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT SEVERAL YEARS...

Sep 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE WOULD GET UP AND THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE OFF WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. DRIVER WOULD HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES WITH ALL THE FORCE SHE HAD IN HER FOOTDRIVER WOULD TAKE FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE OFF. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT SEVERAL YEARS...

Aug 26, 1997 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN THE FIRST FAILURE ON THE SWITCH OCCURRED THERE WAS NO BRAKE POWER AND INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES OR TURN SIGNALS. AFTER RECALL FAILURE HAPPENED AGAIN WITH SAME CONSEQUENCES, LOSS OF BRAKES AND GAUGES, WITH OVERHEATING OF THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUS...

Aug 26, 1997 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN THE FIRST FAILURE ON THE SWITCH OCCURRED THERE WAS NO BRAKE POWER AND INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES OR TURN SIGNALS. AFTER RECALL FAILURE HAPPENED AGAIN WITH SAME CONSEQUENCES, LOSS OF BRAKES AND GAUGES, WITH OVERHEATING OF THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUS...

Aug 21, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGES AT INTERMITTENT TIMES, VARYING FROM 1600 TO 2600 RPMS. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGES AT INTERMITTENT TIMES, VARYING FROM 1600 TO 2600 RPMS. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING VEHICLE REPAIRED BY DANA MOTORS LTD. (718-983-8700) STANTEN ISLAND NY. SINCE AUG. 96, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE EXHAUST NEEDS TO BE CLEANED FROM THE MANIFOLD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FIVE TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM (ACCELERATES UNEXPECTENTLY TOO MANY TIMES). *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING VEHICLE REPAIRED BY DANA MOTORS LTD. (718-983-8700) STANTEN ISLAND NY. SINCE AUG. 96, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE EXHAUST NEEDS TO BE CLEANED FROM THE MANIFOLD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FIVE TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM (ACCELERATES UNEXPECTENTLY TOO MANY TIMES). *AK

May 28, 1997 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 28, 1997 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Mar 21, 1997 Exterior Lighting

SWITCHED POST ON HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER THEN RESUMED HIGH POSITION AND VEHICLE STARTED TO GET HOT; HOWEVER, FUSE DID NOT BLOW. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Exterior Lighting

SWITCHED POST ON HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER THEN RESUMED HIGH POSITION AND VEHICLE STARTED TO GET HOT; HOWEVER, FUSE DID NOT BLOW. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. *AK

Feb 10, 1997 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.

Feb 10, 1997 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jan 30, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL MELTS AND DRIPS HOT BLACK SUBSTANCE DURING HOT WEATHER.

Jan 30, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL MELTS AND DRIPS HOT BLACK SUBSTANCE DURING HOT WEATHER.

Jan 7, 1997 Electrical System Fire

AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED THE CAR WOULD START CUTTING AND SPARKS IN THE STEERING COLUMN FROM THE BOTTOM HALF WAY DOWN TO THE COLUMN, OTHER DAY AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 5MINS. THE CAR STARTED CRANKING ITSELF AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE ON THE FLOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE. *AK

Jan 7, 1997 Electrical System Fire

AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED THE CAR WOULD START CUTTING AND SPARKS IN THE STEERING COLUMN FROM THE BOTTOM HALF WAY DOWN TO THE COLUMN, OTHER DAY AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 5MINS. THE CAR STARTED CRANKING ITSELF AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE ON THE FLOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Electrical System Fire

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR IGNITION SWITCH, HAD IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AUG.22, 1996. DEC 6, 1996 CAR PARKED IN GARAGE FOR HALF HOUR, HEARD A NOISE, CAR WAS IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT SEEMED TO BE ELECTRICAL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, VEHICLE IS AT A SALVAGE LOT. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Electrical System Fire

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR IGNITION SWITCH, HAD IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AUG.22, 1996. DEC 6, 1996 CAR PARKED IN GARAGE FOR HALF HOUR, HEARD A NOISE, CAR WAS IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT SEEMED TO BE ELECTRICAL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, VEHICLE IS AT A SALVAGE LOT. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE LINKAGE STUCK, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

Dec 30, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

Dec 30, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE LINKAGE STUCK, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

Dec 30, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

Dec 19, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC LAP/SHOULDER RED RELEASE BUTTON WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY, CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO RELEASE. *AK

Dec 19, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC LAP/SHOULDER RED RELEASE BUTTON WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY, CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO RELEASE. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS.

Dec 4, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK CORRODED.

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED.

Dec 4, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS.

Dec 4, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK CORRODED.

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED.

Nov 27, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE DESTROYED IN A FIRE, DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION.

Nov 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

BEFORE RECALL REPAIR WORK WAS COMPLETED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH DESTROYED VEHICLE DUE TO FIRE.

Nov 27, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE DESTROYED IN A FIRE, DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION.

Nov 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

BEFORE RECALL REPAIR WORK WAS COMPLETED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH DESTROYED VEHICLE DUE TO FIRE.

Oct 31, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK *SLC

Oct 31, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK *SLC

Sep 30, 1996 Seat Belts

.THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. *AK

Sep 30, 1996 Seat Belts

.THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. *AK

Sep 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

EACH YEAR FOR EIGHT YEARS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED , PURCHASED CAR NEW . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Sep 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

EACH YEAR FOR EIGHT YEARS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED , PURCHASED CAR NEW . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Sep 17, 1996 Electrical System

THE DEALERSHIP PAUL O'BAUGH STAUNTON HAS HAD THE CAR FOR 26 DAYS AND THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN WORKED ON FOR 21 DAYS AND NOW THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE TAKING THE RENTAL CAR. PLEASE GIVE MORE INFORMATION.

Sep 17, 1996 Electrical System

PURCHASED CAR USED, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BURNED UP , TOOK TO DEALER IS ONLY GOING TO REPLACE THE THE IGNITION SWITCH # 96V071000. *AK CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL AND TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD BURNED WIRES THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE WIRE HA...

Sep 17, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASED CAR USED, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BURNED UP , TOOK TO DEALER IS ONLY GOING TO REPLACE THE THE IGNITION SWITCH # 96V071000. *AK CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL AND TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD BURNED WIRES THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE WIRE HA...

Sep 17, 1996 Electrical System

THE DEALERSHIP PAUL O'BAUGH STAUNTON HAS HAD THE CAR FOR 26 DAYS AND THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN WORKED ON FOR 21 DAYS AND NOW THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE TAKING THE RENTAL CAR. PLEASE GIVE MORE INFORMATION.

Sep 17, 1996 Electrical System

PURCHASED CAR USED, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BURNED UP , TOOK TO DEALER IS ONLY GOING TO REPLACE THE THE IGNITION SWITCH # 96V071000. *AK CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL AND TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD BURNED WIRES THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE WIRE HA...

Sep 17, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASED CAR USED, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BURNED UP , TOOK TO DEALER IS ONLY GOING TO REPLACE THE THE IGNITION SWITCH # 96V071000. *AK CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL AND TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD BURNED WIRES THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE WIRE HA...

Aug 30, 1996 Electrical System

AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE THREE MONTHS AGO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE IGNITION WAS STARTING TO GET HOT RECALL#96V071000. *AK NEW IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO CONSUMER. *SLC

Aug 30, 1996 Electrical System

AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE THREE MONTHS AGO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE IGNITION WAS STARTING TO GET HOT RECALL#96V071000. *AK NEW IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO CONSUMER. *SLC

Aug 29, 1996 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT LENS ASSEMBLY GETS DISCOLORED AND RESTRICTS THE LIGHT. REPLACED LENS IN 1992 AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*AK

Aug 29, 1996 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT LENS ASSEMBLY GETS DISCOLORED AND RESTRICTS THE LIGHT. REPLACED LENS IN 1992 AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*AK

Aug 7, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ENGINE ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY. *AK *SLC

Aug 7, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ENGINE ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY. *AK *SLC

Jul 29, 1996 Steering

OUTER TIE ROD END BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. *DH

Jul 29, 1996 Steering

OUTER TIE ROD END BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. *DH

Jul 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WIRING TO HOODS COURTESY LIGHT INSULATION WORN AWAY, CAUSING FIRE. *DH

Jul 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WIRING TO HOODS COURTESY LIGHT INSULATION WORN AWAY, CAUSING FIRE. *DH

Jul 23, 1996 Seats Fire

THE DRIVER'S POWER ADJUSTABLE SEAT SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A FIRE. *AK

Jul 23, 1996 Seats Fire

THE DRIVER'S POWER ADJUSTABLE SEAT SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A FIRE. *AK

Jul 2, 1996 Equipment

THE HI AND LOW AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH GOT TOO HOT AND BURNED ALL THE WIRES AND ALMOST CAUSED A FIRE.*AK CONSUMER HAD AIR CONDITIONING ON AND SMELLED SMOKE TURNED AIR OFF THEN CHECKED OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND FOUND WIRES HAD OVER HEATED AND MELTED TO FAN SWITCH WIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACED WITH HEAVY ...

Jul 2, 1996 Equipment

THE HI AND LOW AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH GOT TOO HOT AND BURNED ALL THE WIRES AND ALMOST CAUSED A FIRE.*AK CONSUMER HAD AIR CONDITIONING ON AND SMELLED SMOKE TURNED AIR OFF THEN CHECKED OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND FOUND WIRES HAD OVER HEATED AND MELTED TO FAN SWITCH WIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACED WITH HEAVY ...

Jun 26, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND CONNECTOR MELTED.(OTHER VEHICLES ON 504408,601598)

Jun 26, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND CONNECTOR MELTED.(OTHER VEHICLES ON 504408,601598)

Jun 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INCOMPLETE MANIFOLD GASKET CAUSED LEAK/ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. *DH

Jun 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INCOMPLETE MANIFOLD GASKET CAUSED LEAK/ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. *DH

May 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING WHEN EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAUSED A FIRE. *AK

May 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING WHEN EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAUSED A FIRE. *AK

May 15, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE JUMPED/HALT ALSO KEY GETS HOT. *SD

May 15, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE JUMPED/HALT ALSO KEY GETS HOT. *SD

May 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE UNDERHOOD DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE.

May 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE UNDERHOOD DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE.

Apr 24, 1996 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SHORT CIRCUTS AND THE WHOLE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Apr 24, 1996 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SHORT CIRCUTS AND THE WHOLE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE SWITCH TO MELT HAD TO REPLACE THE SWITCH TWICE. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE SWITCH TO MELT HAD TO REPLACE THE SWITCH TWICE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE BRAKES, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A ACCIDENT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS UNDERHOOD CAUGHT FIRE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE BRAKES, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A ACCIDENT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS UNDERHOOD CAUGHT FIRE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE BRAKES, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A ACCIDENT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS UNDERHOOD CAUGHT FIRE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE BRAKES, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A ACCIDENT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS UNDERHOOD CAUGHT FIRE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 16, 1996 Suspension

PURCHASE CAR NEW WITH 62,300 MILES THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT CONSUMER HAD THE PART . TT

Jan 16, 1996 Suspension

PURCHASE CAR NEW WITH 62,300 MILES THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT CONSUMER HAD THE PART . TT

Dec 8, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. *DSH

Dec 8, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. *DSH

Nov 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKES AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP.THE VEHICLE HAS ABS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKES AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP.THE VEHICLE HAS ABS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Oct 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Oct 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Sep 28, 1995 Exterior Lighting

MATERIAL USED FOR HEAD LIGHT LENSES BECOME YELLOW OVER TIME, CAUSING REDUCED VISIBILITY.

Sep 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOG PUMP BRACKET FAILED. *DSH

Sep 28, 1995 Exterior Lighting

MATERIAL USED FOR HEAD LIGHT LENSES BECOME YELLOW OVER TIME, CAUSING REDUCED VISIBILITY.

Sep 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOG PUMP BRACKET FAILED. *DSH

Sep 20, 1995 Seat Belts

#EA95-021 THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE . TT

Sep 20, 1995 Seat Belts

#EA95-021 THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE . TT

Sep 11, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS SHOWING FALSE LATCHING, BUCKLE COMES UNLATCHED. TT

Sep 11, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS SHOWING FALSE LATCHING, BUCKLE COMES UNLATCHED. TT

Sep 7, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, LATCH ON SEATBELT FAILED. TT

Sep 7, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, LATCH ON SEATBELT FAILED. TT

Sep 5, 1995 Seat Belts

EA95-021 ACTIVE, FRONT LAP/SHOULDER BELT FAILURE RETRACTOR WON'T RETRACT, BELTS ARE VERY LOOSE. TT

Sep 5, 1995 Seat Belts

EA95-021 ACTIVE, FRONT LAP/SHOULDER BELT FAILURE RETRACTOR WON'T RETRACT, BELTS ARE VERY LOOSE. TT

Aug 26, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENS MADE OF PLASTIC WHICH IN TIME YELLOWS, CAUSING HEADLIGHT BEAMS TO APPEAR DIM. *AW

Aug 26, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENS MADE OF PLASTIC WHICH IN TIME YELLOWS, CAUSING HEADLIGHT BEAMS TO APPEAR DIM. *AW

Aug 9, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE NOT HOLDING. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE NOT HOLDING. TT

Jun 29, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKEN, CAUSING FASTEN FAILURE. TT

Jun 29, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKEN, CAUSING FASTEN FAILURE. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SEATBELT BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH AND DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SEATBELT BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH AND DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Jun 7, 1995 Steering

THERE IS BRASS OR COPPER RING THAT ARE IN THE STEERING FALL APART PEICE FALL OUT AND HORN DON'T WORK. TT

Jun 7, 1995 Electrical System

THERE IS BRASS OR COPPER RING THAT ARE IN THE STEERING FALL APART PEICE FALL OUT AND HORN DON'T WORK. TT

Jun 7, 1995 Steering

THERE IS BRASS OR COPPER RING THAT ARE IN THE STEERING FALL APART PEICE FALL OUT AND HORN DON'T WORK. TT

Jun 7, 1995 Electrical System

THERE IS BRASS OR COPPER RING THAT ARE IN THE STEERING FALL APART PEICE FALL OUT AND HORN DON'T WORK. TT

May 31, 1995 Seats

SEATBACKS ON THE FRONT SEATS WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE UPON FRONTAL COLLISION. TT

May 31, 1995 Seats

SEATBACKS ON THE FRONT SEATS WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE UPON FRONTAL COLLISION. TT

May 2, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

ROLLOVER ACCIDENT CAUSING THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT TO BECAME SEPERATED. TT

May 2, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

ROLLOVER ACCIDENT CAUSING THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT TO BECAME SEPERATED. TT

Apr 27, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S FRONT SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, WHEN SNAP MALE PORTION INTO FEMALE BUCKLE COMES UNDONE. TT

Apr 27, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S FRONT SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, WHEN SNAP MALE PORTION INTO FEMALE BUCKLE COMES UNDONE. TT

Mar 23, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP INSIDE GAS TANK, GAS TANK IS LEAKING. TT

Mar 23, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP INSIDE GAS TANK, GAS TANK IS LEAKING. TT

Mar 2, 1995 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLIGHTS PLASTIC COATING VISIABILITY IS NOT CLEAR FOR PROPER LIGHTING; HAS ONLY 5O% OF HEADLIGHT CANDLE LIGHT POWER DUE TO POORLY USED MATERIALS. *AK

Mar 2, 1995 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLIGHTS PLASTIC COATING VISIABILITY IS NOT CLEAR FOR PROPER LIGHTING; HAS ONLY 5O% OF HEADLIGHT CANDLE LIGHT POWER DUE TO POORLY USED MATERIALS. *AK

Feb 22, 1995 Seat Belts

INTERNAL SPRING OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DO NOT LATCH. MAKING IT INOPERATIVE. TT

Feb 22, 1995 Seat Belts

INTERNAL SPRING OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DO NOT LATCH. MAKING IT INOPERATIVE. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Steering

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Steering

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT