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Nov 7, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 86,899 mi

CAR ACCELERATED WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY DEPRESSED TO FLOOR...SMASHED INTO CORNER OF HOUSE, DAMAGING BRICKWORK AND FRONT, RIGHT CORNER OF THE CAR. VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE BUT NOT YET TOWED DUE TO FINANCIAL RESTRICTIONS (UNABLE TO ATTACH PHOTOS...PLEASE PROVIDE EMAIL ADDRESS WHERE I CAN SEND PHOTOS.)

Nov 7, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 86,899 mi

CAR ACCELERATED WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY DEPRESSED TO FLOOR...SMASHED INTO CORNER OF HOUSE, DAMAGING BRICKWORK AND FRONT, RIGHT CORNER OF THE CAR. VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE BUT NOT YET TOWED DUE TO FINANCIAL RESTRICTIONS (UNABLE TO ATTACH PHOTOS...PLEASE PROVIDE EMAIL ADDRESS WHERE I CAN SEND PHOTOS.)

Sep 3, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 60,000 mi

DRIVER WAS RESTRAINED BY SEATBELT. DURING COLLISION, SEATBELT BECAME UNANCHORED FROM THE FLOOR AND CAME LOOSE CAUSING DRIVER TO BE THROWN INTO STEERING WHEEL, UNDER DASHBOARD AND INTO WINDSHIELD. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SPEED AND MILEAGE ARE STATED AS APPROXIMATES BY COUNSEL , WILL SUPPLEMENT IF NECE...

Sep 3, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 60,000 mi

DRIVER WAS RESTRAINED BY SEATBELT. DURING COLLISION, SEATBELT BECAME UNANCHORED FROM THE FLOOR AND CAME LOOSE CAUSING DRIVER TO BE THROWN INTO STEERING WHEEL, UNDER DASHBOARD AND INTO WINDSHIELD. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SPEED AND MILEAGE ARE STATED AS APPROXIMATES BY COUNSEL , WILL SUPPLEMENT IF NECE...

Mar 4, 2005 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH A LOUD SNAP CAME FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO BE ABLE TO TURN LEFT, AND THEN ENDED UP CRASHING WITH THE GUARD RAIL. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH A LOUD SNAP CAME FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO BE ABLE TO TURN LEFT, AND THEN ENDED UP CRASHING WITH THE GUARD RAIL. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 1989. FIRST EARLY PROBLEMS WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER/ELECTRICAL/HEATING UP INSIDE DASH.- SERVICED 3-4 TIMES, UNDER WARRANTY. FREON LEAKS IN AIR CONDITIONER - REPAIRED TWICE. FUEL LINE REPLACED. STEERING COLUM JAM OF SOMESORT - NO KEY ACCESS. REPLACED 3 ALTERNATORS. CANNOT SHIFT...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 1989. FIRST EARLY PROBLEMS WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER/ELECTRICAL/HEATING UP INSIDE DASH.- SERVICED 3-4 TIMES, UNDER WARRANTY. FREON LEAKS IN AIR CONDITIONER - REPAIRED TWICE. FUEL LINE REPLACED. STEERING COLUM JAM OF SOMESORT - NO KEY ACCESS. REPLACED 3 ALTERNATORS. CANNOT SHIFT...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 1989. FIRST EARLY PROBLEMS WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER/ELECTRICAL/HEATING UP INSIDE DASH.- SERVICED 3-4 TIMES, UNDER WARRANTY. FREON LEAKS IN AIR CONDITIONER - REPAIRED TWICE. FUEL LINE REPLACED. STEERING COLUM JAM OF SOMESORT - NO KEY ACCESS. REPLACED 3 ALTERNATORS. CANNOT SHIFT...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 1989. FIRST EARLY PROBLEMS WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER/ELECTRICAL/HEATING UP INSIDE DASH.- SERVICED 3-4 TIMES, UNDER WARRANTY. FREON LEAKS IN AIR CONDITIONER - REPAIRED TWICE. FUEL LINE REPLACED. STEERING COLUM JAM OF SOMESORT - NO KEY ACCESS. REPLACED 3 ALTERNATORS. CANNOT SHIFT...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 1989. FIRST EARLY PROBLEMS WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER/ELECTRICAL/HEATING UP INSIDE DASH.- SERVICED 3-4 TIMES, UNDER WARRANTY. FREON LEAKS IN AIR CONDITIONER - REPAIRED TWICE. FUEL LINE REPLACED. STEERING COLUM JAM OF SOMESORT - NO KEY ACCESS. REPLACED 3 ALTERNATORS. CANNOT SHIFT...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 1989. FIRST EARLY PROBLEMS WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER/ELECTRICAL/HEATING UP INSIDE DASH.- SERVICED 3-4 TIMES, UNDER WARRANTY. FREON LEAKS IN AIR CONDITIONER - REPAIRED TWICE. FUEL LINE REPLACED. STEERING COLUM JAM OF SOMESORT - NO KEY ACCESS. REPLACED 3 ALTERNATORS. CANNOT SHIFT...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 1989. FIRST EARLY PROBLEMS WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER/ELECTRICAL/HEATING UP INSIDE DASH.- SERVICED 3-4 TIMES, UNDER WARRANTY. FREON LEAKS IN AIR CONDITIONER - REPAIRED TWICE. FUEL LINE REPLACED. STEERING COLUM JAM OF SOMESORT - NO KEY ACCESS. REPLACED 3 ALTERNATORS. CANNOT SHIFT...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 1989. FIRST EARLY PROBLEMS WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER/ELECTRICAL/HEATING UP INSIDE DASH.- SERVICED 3-4 TIMES, UNDER WARRANTY. FREON LEAKS IN AIR CONDITIONER - REPAIRED TWICE. FUEL LINE REPLACED. STEERING COLUM JAM OF SOMESORT - NO KEY ACCESS. REPLACED 3 ALTERNATORS. CANNOT SHIFT...

Oct 21, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET ON 65 MPH. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A SPEED OF ALMOST 85 MPH AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE DRIVER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, WHILE IN MOTION, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES. THE CONSUMER HAD THE ...

Oct 21, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET ON 65 MPH. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A SPEED OF ALMOST 85 MPH AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE DRIVER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, WHILE IN MOTION, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES. THE CONSUMER HAD THE ...

Jun 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, PEDAL BECAME HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE DUE TO MASTER CYLINDER. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. DEALER HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER MANUFACTURED. *AK BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, THE...

Jun 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, PEDAL BECAME HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE DUE TO MASTER CYLINDER. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. DEALER HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER MANUFACTURED. *AK BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, THE...

Feb 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING OUT, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND HIT A FENCE. CONSUMER NEVER APPLIED THE GAS PEDAL. BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. *JG *AK

Feb 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING OUT, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND HIT A FENCE. CONSUMER NEVER APPLIED THE GAS PEDAL. BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. *JG *AK

Jan 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, ENGINE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. CONSUMER HAD TO STAND ON BRAKES AND SHIFT VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP. THIS HAS BEEN AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, ENGINE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. CONSUMER HAD TO STAND ON BRAKES AND SHIFT VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP. THIS HAS BEEN AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 13, 2001 Tires

DUNLOP, G T QUALIFIER, P215/65R15, DOT#DBBFA13047; LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED ON SIDE OF TREAD. DUNLOP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ANOTHER TIRE HAD EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION PRIOR TO THIS, REPLACEMENT TIRES HAD LESS THAN 30000 MILES ON IT. *SLC

Sep 13, 2001 Tires

DUNLOP, G T QUALIFIER, P215/65R15, DOT#DBBFA13047; LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED ON SIDE OF TREAD. DUNLOP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ANOTHER TIRE HAD EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION PRIOR TO THIS, REPLACEMENT TIRES HAD LESS THAN 30000 MILES ON IT. *SLC

Sep 11, 2001 Tires

DUNLOP GT QUALIFIER, DOT#DBBFA13047 P215/65R15; TREAD SEPARATED AT MIDDLE OF TREAD RIGHT FRONT AT 70 MPH, CAUSING DAMAGE. DUNLOP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK TWO TIRES HAVE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, REPLACEMENT TIRES HAD LESS THAN 30000 MILES. *SLC

Sep 11, 2001 Tires

DUNLOP GT QUALIFIER, DOT#DBBFA13047 P215/65R15; TREAD SEPARATED AT MIDDLE OF TREAD RIGHT FRONT AT 70 MPH, CAUSING DAMAGE. DUNLOP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK TWO TIRES HAVE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, REPLACEMENT TIRES HAD LESS THAN 30000 MILES. *SLC

Sep 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED.

Sep 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED.

Sep 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED.

Sep 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED.

Aug 21, 2001 Wheels

LEFT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Wheels

LEFT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT. ALSO, NONE OF SEATBACKS STAY IN A LOCKED POSITION. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE WAY TO DRIVE A VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Seats

PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT. ALSO, NONE OF SEATBACKS STAY IN A LOCKED POSITION. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE WAY TO DRIVE A VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT. ALSO, NONE OF SEATBACKS STAY IN A LOCKED POSITION. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE WAY TO DRIVE A VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Seats

PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT. ALSO, NONE OF SEATBACKS STAY IN A LOCKED POSITION. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE WAY TO DRIVE A VEHICLE. *AK

May 7, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CAR DESTROYED DUE TO A FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN-POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

May 7, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CAR DESTROYED DUE TO A FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN-POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Apr 2, 2001 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 2, 2001 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

20 MINUTES AFTER PARKING VEHICLE EXPLODED, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

20 MINUTES AFTER PARKING VEHICLE EXPLODED, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Tires

TWO OF THE MICHELIN XH4 AS WS 205 70 R15 TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND WERE REPLACED, LATER THE TWO OF THE FOUR THAT WERE REPLACED EXPERIENCED SEPARATION ALSO. *MJS

Dec 28, 2000 Tires

TWO OF THE MICHELIN XH4 AS WS 205 70 R15 TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND WERE REPLACED, LATER THE TWO OF THE FOUR THAT WERE REPLACED EXPERIENCED SEPARATION ALSO. *MJS

Dec 1, 2000 Steering Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Power Train Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Structure Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Steering Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Power Train Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Structure Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 11, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE IGNITION MODULE. *AK THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESTART AT ALL NOW. *YH

Oct 11, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE IGNITION MODULE. *AK THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESTART AT ALL NOW. *YH

Sep 27, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH, CONSUMER HEARD HORNS BLOWING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND OPENED HOOD, AND NOTICED FLAMES. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH, CONSUMER HEARD HORNS BLOWING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND OPENED HOOD, AND NOTICED FLAMES. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Electrical System

IN OUR LOCAL PAPER ON 8/31/2000, THERE WAS A STORY ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY (CALF) SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE'S PRELIMINARY DECISION CONCERNING A POSSSIBLE RECALL OF OF FORD VEHICLES IN THE MODEL YEARS 1983-1995 CONCERING THE THICK FILM IGNITION (TFI) MODULE BEING PLACED ON THE DISTRIBUTOR NEAR THE ENGINE...

Sep 15, 2000 Electrical System

IN OUR LOCAL PAPER ON 8/31/2000, THERE WAS A STORY ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY (CALF) SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE'S PRELIMINARY DECISION CONCERNING A POSSSIBLE RECALL OF OF FORD VEHICLES IN THE MODEL YEARS 1983-1995 CONCERING THE THICK FILM IGNITION (TFI) MODULE BEING PLACED ON THE DISTRIBUTOR NEAR THE ENGINE...

Aug 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR EXCELERATED TO VERY HIGH SPEED WHEN ANY EXCERATION WAS APPLIED, WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNTIL I TURNED THE KEY OFF OR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL

Aug 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKET IN MIDDLE SECTION OF ENGINE WAS SO NARROW IT FAILED COMPLETELY. THE CAR OVER HEATED MANY TIMES AND NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND AT TIMES IT OVER HEATED. REPLACED MANY PARTS THERMASTAT, RADIATOR,CATILITIC CONVERTER TESTED. WHEN MID SECTION DISASSEMBLED THE GASKET WAS SHOWN TO ME AND IT WAS UND...

Aug 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR EXCELERATED TO VERY HIGH SPEED WHEN ANY EXCERATION WAS APPLIED, WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNTIL I TURNED THE KEY OFF OR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL

Aug 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKET IN MIDDLE SECTION OF ENGINE WAS SO NARROW IT FAILED COMPLETELY. THE CAR OVER HEATED MANY TIMES AND NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND AT TIMES IT OVER HEATED. REPLACED MANY PARTS THERMASTAT, RADIATOR,CATILITIC CONVERTER TESTED. WHEN MID SECTION DISASSEMBLED THE GASKET WAS SHOWN TO ME AND IT WAS UND...

Aug 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IF I CAN GET IT FIXED FREE LET ME KNOW.... I'LL BE HAPPY TO COOPERATE WITH ABOUT ANY ACTIONS TAKEN...

Aug 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IF I CAN GET IT FIXED FREE LET ME KNOW.... I'LL BE HAPPY TO COOPERATE WITH ABOUT ANY ACTIONS TAKEN...

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED ROCKING MOVEMENT IN VEHICLE DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION ON FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE AND REAR DRIVER'S TIRE. TIRE SIZE P20570R15. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK MICHELIN P205/70/R/15 *MW

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED ROCKING MOVEMENT IN VEHICLE DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION ON FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE AND REAR DRIVER'S TIRE. TIRE SIZE P20570R15. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK MICHELIN P205/70/R/15 *MW

Aug 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM 40 - 80 MPH IN ABOUT 2 SECONDS. APPLYING BRAKES SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN. AS SOON AS FOOT WAS TAKEN OFF THE BRAKE, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. EVEN WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERA...

Aug 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM 40 - 80 MPH IN ABOUT 2 SECONDS. APPLYING BRAKES SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN. AS SOON AS FOOT WAS TAKEN OFF THE BRAKE, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. EVEN WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERA...

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLY HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. HEARD 3.8L HAD RECALL ON THEM AND SHOULD CONTACT YOU. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLY HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. HEARD 3.8L HAD RECALL ON THEM AND SHOULD CONTACT YOU. *AK

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON FORD 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING AND CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST $1,500 TO $2,000. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE COVERING MANY YEARS AND DIFFERENT FORD MODEL CARS. FORD HAS EXTENDED EXISTING WARRANTIES FOR SOME MODELS BU...

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON FORD 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING AND CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST $1,500 TO $2,000. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE COVERING MANY YEARS AND DIFFERENT FORD MODEL CARS. FORD HAS EXTENDED EXISTING WARRANTIES FOR SOME MODELS BU...

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON FORD 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING AND CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST $1,500 TO $2,000. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE COVERING MANY YEARS AND DIFFERENT FORD MODEL CARS. FORD HAS EXTENDED EXISTING WARRANTIES FOR SOME MODELS BU...

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON FORD 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING AND CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST $1,500 TO $2,000. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE COVERING MANY YEARS AND DIFFERENT FORD MODEL CARS. FORD HAS EXTENDED EXISTING WARRANTIES FOR SOME MODELS BU...

Apr 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE, BACKING OUT OF DRIVING CAR ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, TRIED TO STOP VEHICLE AND TRIED TO PUT INTO PARK BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED FOWARD AT A VERY HIGH SPEED AND HIT THE CORNER OF THE RESIDENCE AND GARAGE DOOR, AND FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WITH VERY SEVERE DAMGES T...

Apr 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE, BACKING OUT OF DRIVING CAR ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, TRIED TO STOP VEHICLE AND TRIED TO PUT INTO PARK BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED FOWARD AT A VERY HIGH SPEED AND HIT THE CORNER OF THE RESIDENCE AND GARAGE DOOR, AND FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WITH VERY SEVERE DAMGES T...

Mar 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING WHEN SHE APPLIED BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT APPLY FULLY. THEN VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL DOWN AN ENBANKMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK *ML

Mar 2, 2000 Suspension

WHEEL BEARING FAILED. NLM

Mar 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING WHEN SHE APPLIED BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT APPLY FULLY. THEN VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL DOWN AN ENBANKMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK *ML

Mar 2, 2000 Suspension

WHEEL BEARING FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT. LIGHTLY APPLIED GAS PEDAL, AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND HIT A TREE. BACK WHEEL AND TIRES WERE DEMOLISHED. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT. LIGHTLY APPLIED GAS PEDAL, AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND HIT A TREE. BACK WHEEL AND TIRES WERE DEMOLISHED. *AK

Nov 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE FREEWAY TWICE IN JACKSONVILLE, FL, AND THE LAST TIME IN KINGSLAND, GA, THE FOOT PEDAL STUCK. IT DID NOT RELEASE ITSELF THE THIRD TIME. AT APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES PER HOUR I FINALLY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL ONLYTO FIND OUT THAT MY BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. I HAVE THANKED GOD...

Nov 20, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE FREEWAY TWICE IN JACKSONVILLE, FL, AND THE LAST TIME IN KINGSLAND, GA, THE FOOT PEDAL STUCK. IT DID NOT RELEASE ITSELF THE THIRD TIME. AT APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES PER HOUR I FINALLY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL ONLYTO FIND OUT THAT MY BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. I HAVE THANKED GOD...

Nov 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE FREEWAY TWICE IN JACKSONVILLE, FL, AND THE LAST TIME IN KINGSLAND, GA, THE FOOT PEDAL STUCK. IT DID NOT RELEASE ITSELF THE THIRD TIME. AT APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES PER HOUR I FINALLY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL ONLYTO FIND OUT THAT MY BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. I HAVE THANKED GOD...

Nov 20, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE FREEWAY TWICE IN JACKSONVILLE, FL, AND THE LAST TIME IN KINGSLAND, GA, THE FOOT PEDAL STUCK. IT DID NOT RELEASE ITSELF THE THIRD TIME. AT APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES PER HOUR I FINALLY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL ONLYTO FIND OUT THAT MY BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. I HAVE THANKED GOD...

Aug 26, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN A LOUD EXPLOSION WAS HEARD . NOTICED VEHICLE ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED FIRE. REASON FOR FIRE WAS UNDETERRMINED. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 26, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN A LOUD EXPLOSION WAS HEARD . NOTICED VEHICLE ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED FIRE. REASON FOR FIRE WAS UNDETERRMINED. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 27, 1999 Steering

THERE IS NO POWER STEERING WITHIN THE VEHICLE AND THE POWRSTEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. *AK

Jul 27, 1999 Steering

THERE IS NO POWER STEERING WITHIN THE VEHICLE AND THE POWRSTEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE JUST ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/CRASH. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE JUST ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/CRASH. *AK

Jun 5, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CAR HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE, WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS USED THROTTLE WILL STICK AND THE CAR WILL GO RACING DOWN THE ROAD. THE BRAKE HAS TO BE APPLIED FREQUENTLY TO STAY WITHIN THE SPPED LIMIT. *ET

Jun 5, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CAR HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE, WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS USED THROTTLE WILL STICK AND THE CAR WILL GO RACING DOWN THE ROAD. THE BRAKE HAS TO BE APPLIED FREQUENTLY TO STAY WITHIN THE SPPED LIMIT. *ET

Apr 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

DESIGN OF FUEL INJECTION LINES CREATED CHAFING AGAINST BODY, CAUSING LEAKAGE, RECALL ISSUED (97S84), HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO YEAR BUILT. *YC

Apr 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

DESIGN OF FUEL INJECTION LINES CREATED CHAFING AGAINST BODY, CAUSING LEAKAGE, RECALL ISSUED (97S84), HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO YEAR BUILT. *YC

Mar 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. DRIVER TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO STOP VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. DRIVER TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO STOP VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, PUT CRUISE CONTROL ON 70 MPH, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UPTO 80 MPH. VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. DEALER CONTACTED AND PROBLEM CANNOT BE REMEDIED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, PUT CRUISE CONTROL ON 70 MPH, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UPTO 80 MPH. VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. DEALER CONTACTED AND PROBLEM CANNOT BE REMEDIED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Electrical System Fire

CONNECTION TO WIRING HARNESS UNDERHOOD FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE.

Jan 5, 1999 Electrical System Fire

CONNECTION TO WIRING HARNESS UNDERHOOD FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE.

Dec 16, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, WENT TO CUT THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF AND THE THROTTLE GOT STUCK ,CAUSING VEHICLE TO TRAVEL VERY FAST. THE CONSUMER RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HAD TO CUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE ENGINE WAS RACING VERY LOUD AND WHEN TRYING TO START AGAIN THE NOISE GOT REAL L...

Dec 16, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, WENT TO CUT THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF AND THE THROTTLE GOT STUCK ,CAUSING VEHICLE TO TRAVEL VERY FAST. THE CONSUMER RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HAD TO CUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE ENGINE WAS RACING VERY LOUD AND WHEN TRYING TO START AGAIN THE NOISE GOT REAL L...

Dec 3, 1998 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE ALL DAY. 10 MINUTES AFTER PARKING VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES, MECHANIC SAID THAT WIRE DISCONNECTED FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK *ML

Dec 3, 1998 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE ALL DAY. 10 MINUTES AFTER PARKING VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES, MECHANIC SAID THAT WIRE DISCONNECTED FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK *ML

Dec 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS RELAY/MASTER CYLINDER MODULE FAILS OCCASIONALLY WHILE STOPPING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE ABS SYSTEM.

Dec 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS RELAY/MASTER CYLINDER MODULE FAILS OCCASIONALLY WHILE STOPPING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE ABS SYSTEM.

Nov 19, 1998 Electrical System Fire

PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. LIFTED HOOD & NOTICED GRAY SMOKE & THEN FLAMES APPEARED NEAR ALTERNATOR. A NEIGHBOR PUT FLAMES OUT. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. *AK

Nov 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CAR HAS ABS ON IT BUT IT FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENTS OCCURING FROM IT ON MY CAR, BUT HAS BEEN A FEW CLOSE CALLS. I HAVE HEARD OF ALOT OF FAILURES OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM, AND THE MASTER CYLINDER IS A DEALER ONLY ITEM WITH A PRICE TAG OF $1800!!!!!!! IF SOMEONE LIKE ME OW...

Nov 19, 1998 Electrical System Fire

PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. LIFTED HOOD & NOTICED GRAY SMOKE & THEN FLAMES APPEARED NEAR ALTERNATOR. A NEIGHBOR PUT FLAMES OUT. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. *AK

Nov 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CAR HAS ABS ON IT BUT IT FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENTS OCCURING FROM IT ON MY CAR, BUT HAS BEEN A FEW CLOSE CALLS. I HAVE HEARD OF ALOT OF FAILURES OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM, AND THE MASTER CYLINDER IS A DEALER ONLY ITEM WITH A PRICE TAG OF $1800!!!!!!! IF SOMEONE LIKE ME OW...

Sep 23, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

AT CROSSWALK WHEN ENGINE STARTED TO REV UP & THEN SUDDENLY TOOK OFF. HAD TO APPLY BRAKES TO STOP. CRUISE CONTROL NOT ON AT TIME. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED WAS DEFECTIVE IAC MOTOR. THIS CAUSED THE MOTOR TO REV UP. *AK

Sep 23, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

AT CROSSWALK WHEN ENGINE STARTED TO REV UP & THEN SUDDENLY TOOK OFF. HAD TO APPLY BRAKES TO STOP. CRUISE CONTROL NOT ON AT TIME. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED WAS DEFECTIVE IAC MOTOR. THIS CAUSED THE MOTOR TO REV UP. *AK

Jul 20, 1998 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT BECOMES INOPERATIVE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK

Jul 20, 1998 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT BECOMES INOPERATIVE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

RAPID AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION; VEHICLE SURGED WHEN SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN INJURY.

Jul 16, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

RAPID AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION; VEHICLE SURGED WHEN SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN INJURY.

Apr 9, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN SUDDENDLY HOOD FLEW OPEN, CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER AND BREAK. HOOD HAS OPENED ONCE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *AK

Apr 9, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN SUDDENDLY HOOD FLEW OPEN, CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER AND BREAK. HOOD HAS OPENED ONCE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *AK

Mar 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS ARE DEFECTIVE (STICK) CAUSING THE ROTORS TO OVERHEAT, WARP, RESULTING IN VIBRATION.

Mar 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS ARE DEFECTIVE (STICK) CAUSING THE ROTORS TO OVERHEAT, WARP, RESULTING IN VIBRATION.

Mar 3, 1998 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.

Mar 3, 1998 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.

Jan 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Jan 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Dec 15, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

PLASTIC FUEL LINES CHAFFED AGAINST BODY CAUSING FUEL LEAK. REPLACED WITH STEEL LINES AND INSTALLED CHAFING GUARD. RECALL ON OTHER MODEL YEARS, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED.

Dec 15, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

PLASTIC FUEL LINES CHAFFED AGAINST BODY CAUSING FUEL LEAK. REPLACED WITH STEEL LINES AND INSTALLED CHAFING GUARD. RECALL ON OTHER MODEL YEARS, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED.

Oct 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS STICK, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ROTORS FROM OVERHEATING.

Oct 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS STICK, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ROTORS FROM OVERHEATING.

Oct 15, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

GOT INTO CAR PUT IN GEAR DID NOT HAVE FOOT ON PEDAL AND THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. TRIED TO CONTROLA AND COULDN'T THE CAR RAN INTO THE HOUSE.

Oct 15, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

GOT INTO CAR PUT IN GEAR DID NOT HAVE FOOT ON PEDAL AND THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. TRIED TO CONTROLA AND COULDN'T THE CAR RAN INTO THE HOUSE.

Sep 23, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL HOSE RUBS ON THE DRIVESHAFT, CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE TO SPEW OUT AND BLOW DOWN ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM . DEALER FIXED THE VEHICLE. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE SERVICE RECEIVED FROM THE REPRESENTATIVE. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL HOSE RUBS ON THE DRIVESHAFT, CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE TO SPEW OUT AND BLOW DOWN ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM . DEALER FIXED THE VEHICLE. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE SERVICE RECEIVED FROM THE REPRESENTATIVE. *AK

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS ARE DEFECTIVE (LOCK UP/STICK) CAUSING NUMEROUS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES.

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS ARE DEFECTIVE (LOCK UP/STICK) CAUSING NUMEROUS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES.

Aug 4, 1997 Electrical System

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED, RECALL ON ELECTRICAL DEFECTS WERE DONE, HOWEVER THIS APPARENTLY WAS NOT SUFFICIENT. THERE WERE WIRES INSIDE HARNESSES IN THE FIRE WALL THAT WERE BURNED AND CHAFFED CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE.

Aug 4, 1997 Electrical System

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED, RECALL ON ELECTRICAL DEFECTS WERE DONE, HOWEVER THIS APPARENTLY WAS NOT SUFFICIENT. THERE WERE WIRES INSIDE HARNESSES IN THE FIRE WALL THAT WERE BURNED AND CHAFFED CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE.

Jun 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE RESENT CLIP DOES NOT WORK FALLS FROM UNDERNEATH AND KILLS MOTOR RESENT EATS UP THE GLUE. RESULTING IN TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Visibility

DEFECTIVE RESENT CLIP DOES NOT WORK FALLS FROM UNDERNEATH AND KILLS MOTOR RESENT EATS UP THE GLUE. RESULTING IN TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE. AND THE VENTILATION DOES NOT WORK, NO AIR CONDITIONER. THE DLR HAS FIXED THE BRAKES. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Equipment

THE BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE. AND THE VENTILATION DOES NOT WORK, NO AIR CONDITIONER. THE DLR HAS FIXED THE BRAKES. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Visibility

THE BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE. AND THE VENTILATION DOES NOT WORK, NO AIR CONDITIONER. THE DLR HAS FIXED THE BRAKES. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE RESENT CLIP DOES NOT WORK FALLS FROM UNDERNEATH AND KILLS MOTOR RESENT EATS UP THE GLUE. RESULTING IN TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Visibility

DEFECTIVE RESENT CLIP DOES NOT WORK FALLS FROM UNDERNEATH AND KILLS MOTOR RESENT EATS UP THE GLUE. RESULTING IN TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE. AND THE VENTILATION DOES NOT WORK, NO AIR CONDITIONER. THE DLR HAS FIXED THE BRAKES. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Equipment

THE BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE. AND THE VENTILATION DOES NOT WORK, NO AIR CONDITIONER. THE DLR HAS FIXED THE BRAKES. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Visibility

THE BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE. AND THE VENTILATION DOES NOT WORK, NO AIR CONDITIONER. THE DLR HAS FIXED THE BRAKES. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ALMOST TO 100MPH. THE BRAKES WERE RUINED TRYING TO STOP THE CAR, HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND DOWN SHIFTED IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ALMOST TO 100MPH. THE BRAKES WERE RUINED TRYING TO STOP THE CAR, HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND DOWN SHIFTED IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ALMOST TO 100MPH. THE BRAKES WERE RUINED TRYING TO STOP THE CAR, HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND DOWN SHIFTED IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ALMOST TO 100MPH. THE BRAKES WERE RUINED TRYING TO STOP THE CAR, HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND DOWN SHIFTED IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK

May 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RPM STAYS AT 1500 TO 2000, USUALLY OCCURS AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN/TURNED OFF/TURNED BACK ON.

May 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RPM STAYS AT 1500 TO 2000, USUALLY OCCURS AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN/TURNED OFF/TURNED BACK ON.

Apr 21, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

OWNER STATES WHILE STARTING VEHICLE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SHIFTED FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AT A HIGH RATE OFF SPEED. OWNER FURTHERS NOTES THAT THE IGNITION HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO STOP ENGINE. *AK

Apr 21, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

OWNER STATES WHILE STARTING VEHICLE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SHIFTED FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AT A HIGH RATE OFF SPEED. OWNER FURTHERS NOTES THAT THE IGNITION HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO STOP ENGINE. *AK

Apr 16, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH BECOMES HOT AND CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER ON AND OFF. THIS HAPPENS WHEN USING THE HIGH OR LOW POSITION. SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED BY OWNER. MECHANICS AT DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH OTHER FORD VECHICLES. *AK

Apr 16, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH BECOMES HOT AND CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER ON AND OFF. THIS HAPPENS WHEN USING THE HIGH OR LOW POSITION. SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED BY OWNER. MECHANICS AT DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH OTHER FORD VECHICLES. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Wheels

LARGE NUT HOLDING REAR AXLE IN PLACE AND THE HUB THAT REAR WHEL IS MONTED ON BACKED OFF, ALMOST CAUSING REAR WHEEL TO FALL OFF.

Apr 15, 1997 Wheels

LARGE NUT HOLDING REAR AXLE IN PLACE AND THE HUB THAT REAR WHEL IS MONTED ON BACKED OFF, ALMOST CAUSING REAR WHEEL TO FALL OFF.

Apr 1, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED FOUL SMELL, PULLED OVER OPENED HOOD, VEHICLE ON FIRE. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED FOUL SMELL, PULLED OVER OPENED HOOD, VEHICLE ON FIRE. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, PUT INTO REVERSE, THROTTLE WENT INTO OPEN POSITION, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION , RPMS UNKNOW, BRAKES COULD STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, PUT INTO REVERSE, THROTTLE WENT INTO OPEN POSITION, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION , RPMS UNKNOW, BRAKES COULD STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 28, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE FOG LIGHTS ARE OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD START BLINKING AFTER AN HALF AN HOUR OF DRIVING AND AT ANY SPEED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 28, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE FOG LIGHTS ARE OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD START BLINKING AFTER AN HALF AN HOUR OF DRIVING AND AT ANY SPEED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 4, 1997 Wheels

THE LUG NUT THAT HOLDS THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE FAILED, LEAVING THE REAR WHEEL TO FALL OFF.

Feb 4, 1997 Wheels

THE LUG NUT THAT HOLDS THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE FAILED, LEAVING THE REAR WHEEL TO FALL OFF.

Jan 28, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, RECALL RELATED.

Jan 28, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN COLLISION.

Jan 28, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, RECALL RELATED.

Jan 28, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN COLLISION.

Jan 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING, HAD APPLIED BRAKES, NO BRAKING (ABS) POWER, VEHICLE CAME TO A ROLLING STOP. HAD NO STOPPING ABILITY. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING, HAD APPLIED BRAKES, NO BRAKING (ABS) POWER, VEHICLE CAME TO A ROLLING STOP. HAD NO STOPPING ABILITY. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Visibility

HEATER FAN SWITCH PARTS MELTED TOGETHER.

Dec 30, 1996 Visibility

HEATER FAN SWITCH PARTS MELTED TOGETHER.

Dec 16, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER RETURNING HOME, PARKED VEHICLE, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING THEN WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, FIRE DEPT ARRIVED, PUT FLAMES OUT, SAID LOCATION OF FIRE IN ENGINE AREA, POLICE ARRIVED ON SCENE. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE CAUSING WIRING TO BURN UNDER DASH AREA PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Dec 16, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER RETURNING HOME, PARKED VEHICLE, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING THEN WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, FIRE DEPT ARRIVED, PUT FLAMES OUT, SAID LOCATION OF FIRE IN ENGINE AREA, POLICE ARRIVED ON SCENE. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE CAUSING WIRING TO BURN UNDER DASH AREA PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Dec 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED WITH NO WRANING , TOOK TO DEALER, REPLACED THE ELECTRICAL RELAY TWICE AND HYDRAULIC PUMPING UNIT. *AK *JB

Dec 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED WITH NO WRANING , TOOK TO DEALER, REPLACED THE ELECTRICAL RELAY TWICE AND HYDRAULIC PUMPING UNIT. *AK *JB

Nov 25, 1996 Suspension

NUT THAT HOLDS THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE AND THE HUB THE REAR WHEEL IN MOUNTED ON HAD BACKED OFF AND THE REAR WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF.

Nov 25, 1996 Suspension

NUT THAT HOLDS THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE AND THE HUB THE REAR WHEEL IN MOUNTED ON HAD BACKED OFF AND THE REAR WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF.

Oct 29, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOOSE DUE TO BROKEN TAPERED PIN.

Oct 29, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LOOSE DUE TO BROKEN TAPERED PIN.

Oct 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THEN ALL OF AN SUDDEN THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THEN ALL OF AN SUDDEN THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR RUSTED/SEPARATED.

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR RUSTED/SEPARATED.

Oct 16, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE BELT RETRACTOR BROKE. PLEASE DESCCRIBE . *AK

Oct 16, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE BELT RETRACTOR BROKE. PLEASE DESCCRIBE . *AK

Oct 10, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DOESN'T WORK. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 10, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DOESN'T WORK. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PASSING GEARS ENGAGED, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION/ACCIDENT.

Sep 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSAXLE FAILED.

Sep 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PASSING GEARS ENGAGED, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION/ACCIDENT.

Sep 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSAXLE FAILED.

Sep 18, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN SHE WENT TO PASS ANOTHER CAR ON HIGHWAY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK AND CAR ACCELERATED TO (70) MPH. HAD TO HIT PEDAL (4) TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD DISENGAGE.*AK

Sep 18, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN SHE WENT TO PASS ANOTHER CAR ON HIGHWAY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK AND CAR ACCELERATED TO (70) MPH. HAD TO HIT PEDAL (4) TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD DISENGAGE.*AK

Sep 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE APPLIED AT SOME POINT THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL OFF. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAIL INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE APPLIED AT SOME POINT THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL OFF. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAIL INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED.

Sep 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED.

Aug 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING FIRE BROKE OUT UNDER THE HOOD, TOTALED VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Electrical System

FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH.

Aug 28, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING FIRE BROKE OUT UNDER THE HOOD, TOTALED VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Electrical System

FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH.

Aug 20, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. CONSUMER SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE POSITION, AND EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION.*AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Aug 20, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. CONSUMER SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE POSITION, AND EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION.*AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Aug 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.

Aug 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.

Aug 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR FIRE. *AW

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR FIRE. *AW

Jun 21, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS DOES NOT MOVE. YOU CAN HEAR MOTOR RUNNING BUT IT STAYS IN ONE POSITION. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE PLASTIC TRACK THAT HARNESS RUNS ON IS NOT VISIBLE AS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE TRACK IS EITHER BROKEN OR STUCK DOWN INSIDE MOTOR AREA.*JB

Jun 21, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS DOES NOT MOVE. YOU CAN HEAR MOTOR RUNNING BUT IT STAYS IN ONE POSITION. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE PLASTIC TRACK THAT HARNESS RUNS ON IS NOT VISIBLE AS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE TRACK IS EITHER BROKEN OR STUCK DOWN INSIDE MOTOR AREA.*JB

Jun 21, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS DOES NOT MOVE. YOU CAN HEAR MOTOR RUNNING BUT IT STAYS IN ONE POSITION. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE PLASTIC TRACK THAT HARNESS RUNS ON IS NOT VISIBLE AS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE TRACK IS EITHER BROKEN OR STUCK DOWN INSIDE MOTOR AREA.*JB

Jun 21, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS DOES NOT MOVE. YOU CAN HEAR MOTOR RUNNING BUT IT STAYS IN ONE POSITION. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE PLASTIC TRACK THAT HARNESS RUNS ON IS NOT VISIBLE AS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE TRACK IS EITHER BROKEN OR STUCK DOWN INSIDE MOTOR AREA.*JB

May 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 13, 1996 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEATBELT LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE MOTOR CONTINUES TO GRIND. *AK

May 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 13, 1996 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEATBELT LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE MOTOR CONTINUES TO GRIND. *AK

Apr 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, IGNITION STARTED TO SMOKE; GOT OUT OF CAR, STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE, THEN ENTIRE DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE; VEHICLE TOTALED.*AK

Apr 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, IGNITION STARTED TO SMOKE; GOT OUT OF CAR, STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE, THEN ENTIRE DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE; VEHICLE TOTALED.*AK

Apr 23, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER AUTO WAS DRIVEN APPROX 8 MILES AND PARKED FOR APPROX 4 HOURS,THEN HORN STARTED TO BLOW ,THE DOOR WAS OPENED AND BLACK SMOKE POURED OUT. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER AUTO WAS DRIVEN APPROX 8 MILES AND PARKED FOR APPROX 4 HOURS,THEN HORN STARTED TO BLOW ,THE DOOR WAS OPENED AND BLACK SMOKE POURED OUT. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CAR WAS PARKED IN A BARN AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CAR WAS PARKED IN A BARN AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 20, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THROTTLE STICKING; THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDLY ACCELELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 20, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THROTTLE STICKING; THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDLY ACCELELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS FAILED, RED RELEASE BUTTON IS BROKEN. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS FAILED, RED RELEASE BUTTON IS BROKEN. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS FAILED, RED RELEASE BUTTON IS BROKEN. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS FAILED, RED RELEASE BUTTON IS BROKEN. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS FAILED, RED RELEASE BUTTON IS BROKEN. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS FAILED, RED RELEASE BUTTON IS BROKEN. *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE WHEN CENTER HUB BROKE AWAY FROM ROTOR, CAUSING DEMINISHED BRAKING ABILITY. *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE WHEN CENTER HUB BROKE AWAY FROM ROTOR, CAUSING DEMINISHED BRAKING ABILITY. *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE WHEN CENTER HUB BROKE AWAY FROM ROTOR, CAUSING DEMINISHED BRAKING ABILITY. *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE WHEN CENTER HUB BROKE AWAY FROM ROTOR, CAUSING DEMINISHED BRAKING ABILITY. *AK

Feb 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES, WHEN APPLIED, VIBRATE FRONT END. TT

Feb 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES, WHEN APPLIED, VIBRATE FRONT END. TT

Feb 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES, WHEN APPLIED, VIBRATE FRONT END. TT

Feb 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES, WHEN APPLIED, VIBRATE FRONT END. TT

Feb 2, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

AUTO HAD FIRE UNDER HOOD WHICH DEVELOPED WHILE DRIVING-NO ONE WAS INJURED. TT

Feb 2, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

AUTO HAD FIRE UNDER HOOD WHICH DEVELOPED WHILE DRIVING-NO ONE WAS INJURED. TT

Jan 30, 1996 Seats Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMELLED SMOKE AND THE PASSENGER SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT

Jan 30, 1996 Seats Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMELLED SMOKE AND THE PASSENGER SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Power Train

AT 37,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION BLEW . TT

Jan 22, 1996 Power Train

AT 37,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION BLEW . TT

Jan 4, 1996 Seats Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN DRIVER'S POWER SEAT, CAUSING A FIRE FROM UNDERNEATH. *SD

Jan 4, 1996 Seats Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN DRIVER'S POWER SEAT, CAUSING A FIRE FROM UNDERNEATH. *SD

Dec 16, 1995 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO LOCK IN ACCIDENT, ALLOWING DRIVERS HEAD TO IMPACT STEERING WHEEL.

Dec 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Dec 16, 1995 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO LOCK IN ACCIDENT, ALLOWING DRIVERS HEAD TO IMPACT STEERING WHEEL.

Dec 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Dec 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKE FAILED HAVE ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE . TT

Dec 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKE FAILED HAVE ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE . TT

Nov 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT STICKS/NOISY. *SD

Oct 18, 1995 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT STICKS/NOISY. *SD

Oct 4, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSIVE RESTRAINT UPON ENTRY FAILS LOCKING UP PREVENTING EXIT. PASSENGER SIDE CONSTANTLY REMAINS IN OPEN POSITION.TT CONSUMER DISCONNECTED THE CLIP UNDER THE HEADER PANEL, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT BEING PERMANENTLY CLOSED SO NOW THE PASSENGER HS TO MANUALLYPLACE THE HARNESS AROUND ...

Oct 4, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSIVE RESTRAINT UPON ENTRY FAILS LOCKING UP PREVENTING EXIT. PASSENGER SIDE CONSTANTLY REMAINS IN OPEN POSITION.TT CONSUMER DISCONNECTED THE CLIP UNDER THE HEADER PANEL, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT BEING PERMANENTLY CLOSED SO NOW THE PASSENGER HS TO MANUALLYPLACE THE HARNESS AROUND ...

Oct 2, 1995 Seat Belts

EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION OF DRIVER'S LAP BELT BUCKLE WHEN WON'T ENGAGE OR WHILE DRIVING SOMETIMES DISENGAGES. TT

Oct 2, 1995 Seat Belts

EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION OF DRIVER'S LAP BELT BUCKLE WHEN WON'T ENGAGE OR WHILE DRIVING SOMETIMES DISENGAGES. TT

Sep 29, 1995 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT OR HOLD THE OCCUPANT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Sep 29, 1995 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT OR HOLD THE OCCUPANT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Sep 28, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, VEHICLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 20 MPH. TT

Sep 28, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, VEHICLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 20 MPH. TT

Aug 21, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT STAY FASTENED. TT

Aug 21, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT STAY FASTENED. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE LAP SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AFTER CLIPPING IT INTO BUCKLE. *AK

Aug 11, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS LAPBELT BUCKLE OCCASIONALLY UNLATCHES. *DSH

Aug 11, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE LAP SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AFTER CLIPPING IT INTO BUCKLE. *AK

Aug 11, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS LAPBELT BUCKLE OCCASIONALLY UNLATCHES. *DSH

Jun 23, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, AUTOMATIC BELTS FAILED. TT

Jun 23, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, AUTOMATIC BELTS FAILED. TT

May 31, 1995 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED TWO TIMES, AT 28K, 56K MILES. TT

May 31, 1995 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED TWO TIMES, AT 28K, 56K MILES. TT

May 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING AS A RESULT OF BRAKE FAILURE. TT

May 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING AS A RESULT OF BRAKE FAILURE. TT

Mar 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED TWICE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. *AW

Mar 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED TWICE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. *AW

Feb 21, 1995 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED FOWL SMELL PULLED OVER OPENED HOOD VEHICLE ON FIRE. POSSIBLE FAULTY WIRES OF ALTERNATOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED FOWL SMELL PULLED OVER OPENED HOOD VEHICLE ON FIRE. POSSIBLE FAULTY WIRES OF ALTERNATOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT