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Jun 11, 2015 Service Brakes 175,000 mi

LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST ON SUPER COUPE. PEDAL BECAME HARD TO PRESS. BOTH BRAKE AND ABS ANNUNCIATORS ILLUMINATING. TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATES BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH FAILING TO SIGNAL PUMP TO CHARGE SYSTEM OR ACCUMULATOR HAS FAILED. MASTER CYLINDER AND ABS SYSTEM ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND TH...

Jun 11, 2015 Service Brakes 175,000 mi

LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST ON SUPER COUPE. PEDAL BECAME HARD TO PRESS. BOTH BRAKE AND ABS ANNUNCIATORS ILLUMINATING. TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATES BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH FAILING TO SIGNAL PUMP TO CHARGE SYSTEM OR ACCUMULATOR HAS FAILED. MASTER CYLINDER AND ABS SYSTEM ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND TH...

Jul 18, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Jul 18, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Aug 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 144,509 mi

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STRUCK. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL THE BRAKE PEDAL AND EMERGENCY BRAKE WERE APPLIED. *AK *NM

Aug 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 144,509 mi

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STRUCK. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL THE BRAKE PEDAL AND EMERGENCY BRAKE WERE APPLIED. *AK *NM

Nov 4, 2004 Exterior Lighting 15,000 mi

DEFECTIVE HEADLAMP CIRCUIT BREAKER CAUSES HEADLIGHTS TO FLASH OFF AND ON REPEATEDLY. FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN CAR WAS 2 YEARS OLD, SECOND FAILURE IN THE LAST YEAR. CAR HAS LESS THAN 57,000 MILES. 1991 SUPERCOUPE MODEL HAS FOGLAMPS AS DO THE 1992 AND LATER THUNDERBIRD MODELS FOR WHICH A RECALL ...

Nov 4, 2004 Visibility 40,000 mi

PLASTIC BUSHINGS IN BOTH ENDS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER TIE-ROD COMPONENT HAVE WORN. CAUSES WIPERS TO MOVE LESS, SKIP, AND LOSE ABILITY TO CLEAR ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. TIE-ROD MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM MOTOR END OR FROM WIPER END. CAR HAS LESS THAN 57000 MILES.*AK

Nov 4, 2004 Exterior Lighting 15,000 mi

DEFECTIVE HEADLAMP CIRCUIT BREAKER CAUSES HEADLIGHTS TO FLASH OFF AND ON REPEATEDLY. FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN CAR WAS 2 YEARS OLD, SECOND FAILURE IN THE LAST YEAR. CAR HAS LESS THAN 57,000 MILES. 1991 SUPERCOUPE MODEL HAS FOGLAMPS AS DO THE 1992 AND LATER THUNDERBIRD MODELS FOR WHICH A RECALL ...

Nov 4, 2004 Visibility 40,000 mi

PLASTIC BUSHINGS IN BOTH ENDS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER TIE-ROD COMPONENT HAVE WORN. CAUSES WIPERS TO MOVE LESS, SKIP, AND LOSE ABILITY TO CLEAR ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. TIE-ROD MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM MOTOR END OR FROM WIPER END. CAR HAS LESS THAN 57000 MILES.*AK

Aug 25, 2004 Steering

3.8L V6 ENGINE OVER-HEATED DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN #4 CYLINDER. BOTH HEADS WERE REWORKED AND GASKETS REPLACED. AFTER REPAIR ENGINE STARTED STALLING. IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS THEN REPLACED. NOW THERE IS A FLUCTUATION IN OIL PRESSURE. PRIOR TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE, POWER STEERING PUMP HAS TO BE...

Aug 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8L V6 ENGINE OVER-HEATED DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN #4 CYLINDER. BOTH HEADS WERE REWORKED AND GASKETS REPLACED. AFTER REPAIR ENGINE STARTED STALLING. IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS THEN REPLACED. NOW THERE IS A FLUCTUATION IN OIL PRESSURE. PRIOR TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE, POWER STEERING PUMP HAS TO BE...

Aug 25, 2004 Steering

3.8L V6 ENGINE OVER-HEATED DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN #4 CYLINDER. BOTH HEADS WERE REWORKED AND GASKETS REPLACED. AFTER REPAIR ENGINE STARTED STALLING. IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS THEN REPLACED. NOW THERE IS A FLUCTUATION IN OIL PRESSURE. PRIOR TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE, POWER STEERING PUMP HAS TO BE...

Aug 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8L V6 ENGINE OVER-HEATED DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN #4 CYLINDER. BOTH HEADS WERE REWORKED AND GASKETS REPLACED. AFTER REPAIR ENGINE STARTED STALLING. IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS THEN REPLACED. NOW THERE IS A FLUCTUATION IN OIL PRESSURE. PRIOR TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE, POWER STEERING PUMP HAS TO BE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,500 mi

OVERHEATING AT FIRST THEN AFTER THE HEADGASKETS WERE REPLACED THE ROD BEARINGS FAILED WHICH ADDED ANOTHER 1200.00 TO THE 1645.00 OF THE FIRST REPAIR AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST REPAIR.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,500 mi

OVERHEATING AT FIRST THEN AFTER THE HEADGASKETS WERE REPLACED THE ROD BEARINGS FAILED WHICH ADDED ANOTHER 1200.00 TO THE 1645.00 OF THE FIRST REPAIR AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST REPAIR.

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 73,000 ON MY 1991 TBIRD WITH THE 3.8 V6. LOOKS LIKE FORD IS TRYING TO COVER THIS UP! *NLM

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 73,000 ON MY 1991 TBIRD WITH THE 3.8 V6. LOOKS LIKE FORD IS TRYING TO COVER THIS UP! *NLM

Dec 31, 2002 Exterior Lighting 165,000 mi

HEADLIGHT FAILURE INTERMITTENT OPERATION. TS

Dec 31, 2002 Exterior Lighting 165,000 mi

HEADLIGHT FAILURE INTERMITTENT OPERATION. TS

Dec 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

PART TO REPAIR NOT AVAILABLE. DT

Dec 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

PART TO REPAIR NOT AVAILABLE. DT

Sep 19, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FREEZE UP WHEN WIPERS ARE TURNED ON HIGH. THIS IS A SIMILAR DEFECT TO THE "NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 91V076000" PROBLEM I CAN NOT USE THE MY CAR WIPERS ON HIGH IN THE RAIN. *AK

Sep 19, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FREEZE UP WHEN WIPERS ARE TURNED ON HIGH. THIS IS A SIMILAR DEFECT TO THE "NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 91V076000" PROBLEM I CAN NOT USE THE MY CAR WIPERS ON HIGH IN THE RAIN. *AK

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY AND NEEDS TO GO IN AGAIN BECAUSE OF HEAD GASKET BLOWING OUT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY AND NEEDS TO GO IN AGAIN BECAUSE OF HEAD GASKET BLOWING OUT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

May 9, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING HEARS A LOUD BEEP COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. CAN'T ACTUALLY TELL WHERE BEEP IS COMING FROM. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

May 9, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING HEARS A LOUD BEEP COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. CAN'T ACTUALLY TELL WHERE BEEP IS COMING FROM. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Feb 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM IN A CLUB OF OVER 5,000 OWNERS OF IDENTICAL CARS AND FAILURES HAVE BEEN SEEN AS LOW AS 18,000 MILES TO MY KNOWLEDGE, AND NUMEROUS IN THE 60000 MILE RANGE ON WELL MAINTAINED CARS OF HEADGASKET FAILURE WHICH OFTEN CAUSES COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE, IN MY CASE IT CAUSED TWO CONNECTING RODS TO FAIL, A...

Feb 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM IN A CLUB OF OVER 5,000 OWNERS OF IDENTICAL CARS AND FAILURES HAVE BEEN SEEN AS LOW AS 18,000 MILES TO MY KNOWLEDGE, AND NUMEROUS IN THE 60000 MILE RANGE ON WELL MAINTAINED CARS OF HEADGASKET FAILURE WHICH OFTEN CAUSES COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE, IN MY CASE IT CAUSED TWO CONNECTING RODS TO FAIL, A...

Jun 28, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS AUTO WAS A LATE BUILD THUNDERBIRD 5-91 IT HAS SOME 92 THUNDERBIRD SYSTEMS INCLUDING RECALLED FUEL LINES OF THE 1992 THUNDERBIRD. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Suspension

IT LOOKS LIKE DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE INDEPENDANT REAR SUSPENSION THE REAR WHEELWELL WELDS AND FLOOR PAN APPEAR TO BE TEARING AWAY FROM THE CAR. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS AUTO WAS A LATE BUILD THUNDERBIRD 5-91 IT HAS SOME 92 THUNDERBIRD SYSTEMS INCLUDING RECALLED FUEL LINES OF THE 1992 THUNDERBIRD. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Suspension

IT LOOKS LIKE DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE INDEPENDANT REAR SUSPENSION THE REAR WHEELWELL WELDS AND FLOOR PAN APPEAR TO BE TEARING AWAY FROM THE CAR. *AK

Jun 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT WITH ANY WARNING OR PRIOR PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS LOW MILEAGE, BUT MANUFACTURER IS NOT COVERING COST. *AK

Jun 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT WITH ANY WARNING OR PRIOR PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS LOW MILEAGE, BUT MANUFACTURER IS NOT COVERING COST. *AK

Jun 13, 2001 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER GETS A COOLANT-TYPE SMELL AND THEN BEGINS TO BLOW HOT AIR. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT, THE FIRST TIME BEING IN 1996. MOST OF THE TIME THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. SOMETIMES, THEY REPLACE "O" RINGS, GASKETS, FREON, ETC. BUT IT STILL DOES...

Jun 13, 2001 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER GETS A COOLANT-TYPE SMELL AND THEN BEGINS TO BLOW HOT AIR. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT, THE FIRST TIME BEING IN 1996. MOST OF THE TIME THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. SOMETIMES, THEY REPLACE "O" RINGS, GASKETS, FREON, ETC. BUT IT STILL DOES...

Jun 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTIFREEZE IS LEAKING THROUGH OUT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSED BY BAD HEAD GASKETS. ENGINE OVERHEATED, BLEW A HEAD GASKET, AND LOST ANTIFREEZE IMMEDIATELY. FORD DEALER IS DENYING ANY PROBLEMS THEY MAY HAVE WITH THE GASKETS.*AK

Jun 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTIFREEZE IS LEAKING THROUGH OUT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSED BY BAD HEAD GASKETS. ENGINE OVERHEATED, BLEW A HEAD GASKET, AND LOST ANTIFREEZE IMMEDIATELY. FORD DEALER IS DENYING ANY PROBLEMS THEY MAY HAVE WITH THE GASKETS.*AK

May 31, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FREEZE UP WHEN THEY ARE TURNED ON HIGH. THIS IS A SIMILAR DEFECT TO THE "NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 91V076000" PROBLEM. *AK

May 31, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FREEZE UP WHEN THEY ARE TURNED ON HIGH. THIS IS A SIMILAR DEFECT TO THE "NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 91V076000" PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I WOULD LIKE FOR THESE PROBLEMS TO BE FIXED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I WOULD LIKE FOR THESE PROBLEMS TO BE FIXED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD COME ON. WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTS TO SLOW/STOP VEHICLE, THERE IS NO RESISTANCE BEHIND THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND IT GOES TO THE FLOOR. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES; AT 15-20 MPH RANGE/ 20-30 MPH RANGE, AND AT 40-50 MPH RANGE. A PRIVATE M...

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD COME ON. WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTS TO SLOW/STOP VEHICLE, THERE IS NO RESISTANCE BEHIND THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND IT GOES TO THE FLOOR. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES; AT 15-20 MPH RANGE/ 20-30 MPH RANGE, AND AT 40-50 MPH RANGE. A PRIVATE M...

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD COME ON. WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTS TO SLOW/STOP VEHICLE, THERE IS NO RESISTANCE BEHIND THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND IT GOES TO THE FLOOR. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES; AT 15-20 MPH RANGE/ 20-30 MPH RANGE, AND AT 40-50 MPH RANGE. A PRIVATE M...

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD COME ON. WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTS TO SLOW/STOP VEHICLE, THERE IS NO RESISTANCE BEHIND THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND IT GOES TO THE FLOOR. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES; AT 15-20 MPH RANGE/ 20-30 MPH RANGE, AND AT 40-50 MPH RANGE. A PRIVATE M...

Nov 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK NEW CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WAS INSTALLED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *YH

Nov 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK NEW CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WAS INSTALLED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *YH

Oct 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

MAJOR FUEL LEAK WHEN FILLED. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

MAJOR FUEL LEAK WHEN FILLED. *AK

Oct 23, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING, CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING, CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.*AK

Oct 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THROUGH MOUNTAINOUS REGION IN AR, THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN...FOUND A LITTLE $3 PIECE THAT BROKE ON THE PART THAT HOLDS THE LINKAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION TO THE THROTTLE... CAR KEPT GOING FASTER AND FASTER... BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND GO UP STEEP INCLINE... KEY WOULD NOT COME ...

Oct 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROUGH MOUNTAINOUS REGION IN AR, THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN...FOUND A LITTLE $3 PIECE THAT BROKE ON THE PART THAT HOLDS THE LINKAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION TO THE THROTTLE... CAR KEPT GOING FASTER AND FASTER... BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND GO UP STEEP INCLINE... KEY WOULD NOT COME ...

Oct 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THROUGH MOUNTAINOUS REGION IN AR, THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN...FOUND A LITTLE $3 PIECE THAT BROKE ON THE PART THAT HOLDS THE LINKAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION TO THE THROTTLE... CAR KEPT GOING FASTER AND FASTER... BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND GO UP STEEP INCLINE... KEY WOULD NOT COME ...

Oct 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROUGH MOUNTAINOUS REGION IN AR, THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN...FOUND A LITTLE $3 PIECE THAT BROKE ON THE PART THAT HOLDS THE LINKAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION TO THE THROTTLE... CAR KEPT GOING FASTER AND FASTER... BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND GO UP STEEP INCLINE... KEY WOULD NOT COME ...

Oct 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK IN A WIDE OPEN POSITION WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE KEY OUT OF IGNITION AND REAPPLY PEDAL TO GET IT UNSTUCK. DEFECT DUE TO A PLASTIC BUSHING CONNECTED TO A THROTTLE VALVE CABLE BECAME DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING CABLE TO TO BECOME LODGED AGAINST THE ACCE...

Oct 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK IN A WIDE OPEN POSITION WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE KEY OUT OF IGNITION AND REAPPLY PEDAL TO GET IT UNSTUCK. DEFECT DUE TO A PLASTIC BUSHING CONNECTED TO A THROTTLE VALVE CABLE BECAME DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING CABLE TO TO BECOME LODGED AGAINST THE ACCE...

Sep 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY

Sep 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 V6S SINCE 1988 HAVE HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. FORD SHOULD COVER THIS PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLES HAVE SUCH LOW MILEAGE (LESS THAN 100,000 MILE RANGE) AND NOT JUST COVER THE 94-95 MODELS.

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 V6S SINCE 1988 HAVE HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. FORD SHOULD COVER THIS PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLES HAVE SUCH LOW MILEAGE (LESS THAN 100,000 MILE RANGE) AND NOT JUST COVER THE 94-95 MODELS.

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 V6S SINCE 1988 HAVE HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. FORD SHOULD COVER THIS PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLES HAVE SUCH LOW MILEAGE (LESS THAN 100,000 MILE RANGE) AND NOT JUST COVER THE 94-95 MODELS.

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 V6S SINCE 1988 HAVE HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. FORD SHOULD COVER THIS PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLES HAVE SUCH LOW MILEAGE (LESS THAN 100,000 MILE RANGE) AND NOT JUST COVER THE 94-95 MODELS.

Jun 2, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLICKER AT NIGHT, MAKING IT VERY HARD TO SEE. CONSUMER IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS DISCUSSED IN A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL CONCERNING HEADLAMP SWITCH. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. *AK THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE CONSUMER HAD ENCOUNTERED CLOSE CALLS ...

Jun 2, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLICKER AT NIGHT, MAKING IT VERY HARD TO SEE. CONSUMER IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS DISCUSSED IN A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL CONCERNING HEADLAMP SWITCH. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. *AK THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE CONSUMER HAD ENCOUNTERED CLOSE CALLS ...

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD TOWING COMPANY START VEHICLE. VEHCILE WAS BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & FOUND THAT HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN. CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBILE FOR REPAIR COSTS & NO RECALL WAS REGISTERED FOR PROBLEM.*AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD TOWING COMPANY START VEHICLE. VEHCILE WAS BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & FOUND THAT HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN. CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBILE FOR REPAIR COSTS & NO RECALL WAS REGISTERED FOR PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 22, 2000 Suspension

THE BUSHING KEEPS BREAKING ABOUT EVERY 9 MONTHS. WHEN IT DOES WITH OUT WARNING YOU DON'T HAVE A CLUTCH. IF YOU HAVE THE CLUTCH PUSHED IN AND CAR IN GEAR THE ROD CAN POP OUT ENGAGING CLUTCH AND MOVING CAR. IF YOU DON'T BRAKE QUICK ENOUGH AND PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL FAST ENOUGH IT WILL CAUSE A WRE...

Apr 22, 2000 Suspension

THE BUSHING KEEPS BREAKING ABOUT EVERY 9 MONTHS. WHEN IT DOES WITH OUT WARNING YOU DON'T HAVE A CLUTCH. IF YOU HAVE THE CLUTCH PUSHED IN AND CAR IN GEAR THE ROD CAN POP OUT ENGAGING CLUTCH AND MOVING CAR. IF YOU DON'T BRAKE QUICK ENOUGH AND PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL FAST ENOUGH IT WILL CAUSE A WRE...

Apr 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET PREMATURE FAILURE. BAY FORD REPLACED HEAD GASKET 2 1/2 MONTHS AND 3,000 MILES AFTER WE PURCHASED THIS WELL MAINTAINED USED VEHICLE FOR OVER BLUE BOOK PRICE. THE DEALER FAILED TO TELL US WHAT WE NOW KNOW TO BE TRUE - ALL FORDS WITH 3.8L ENGINES WITH THE ALUMINUM HEADS ARE SUFFERING FROM...

Apr 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET PREMATURE FAILURE. BAY FORD REPLACED HEAD GASKET 2 1/2 MONTHS AND 3,000 MILES AFTER WE PURCHASED THIS WELL MAINTAINED USED VEHICLE FOR OVER BLUE BOOK PRICE. THE DEALER FAILED TO TELL US WHAT WE NOW KNOW TO BE TRUE - ALL FORDS WITH 3.8L ENGINES WITH THE ALUMINUM HEADS ARE SUFFERING FROM...

Mar 30, 2000 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS COME ON/OFF. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

Mar 30, 2000 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS COME ON/OFF. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

Feb 3, 2000 Exterior Lighting

AFTER 20-30 MINUTES OF HAVING HEADLIGHTS TURNED ON, THEY WILL BEGIN TO BLINK, TURN ON AND OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBLITY. CONSUMER FEELS IT IS THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL #99V275000. BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

$2250.00 REPAIR BILL ON KNOWN PRODUCT PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Exterior Lighting

AFTER 20-30 MINUTES OF HAVING HEADLIGHTS TURNED ON, THEY WILL BEGIN TO BLINK, TURN ON AND OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBLITY. CONSUMER FEELS IT IS THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL #99V275000. BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

$2250.00 REPAIR BILL ON KNOWN PRODUCT PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jan 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED DUE TO POOR DESIGN RESULTING IN OVERHEATING. NLM

Jan 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED DUE TO POOR DESIGN RESULTING IN OVERHEATING. NLM

Aug 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME TO LET A CAR IN OUR LANE. WE WERE GOING AROUND 15 MPH. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, I JUST KEPT ON GOING AND HIT THE TRUCK IN THE REAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND GOT OUT AND WENT OVER TO THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK TO MAKE SURE...

Aug 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME TO LET A CAR IN OUR LANE. WE WERE GOING AROUND 15 MPH. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, I JUST KEPT ON GOING AND HIT THE TRUCK IN THE REAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND GOT OUT AND WENT OVER TO THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK TO MAKE SURE...

Aug 17, 1999 Exterior Lighting Crash

NO SUMMARY

Aug 17, 1999 Exterior Lighting Crash

NO SUMMARY

Aug 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON 3 OCCASIONS CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WITHIN 44,000 MILES WHEN MAKING NORMAL OR SUDDEN STOPS. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Aug 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON 3 OCCASIONS CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WITHIN 44,000 MILES WHEN MAKING NORMAL OR SUDDEN STOPS. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS(BOTH SHOULDER AND LAP) DO NOT LOCK AT ANY TIME. THEY ARE ALWAYS LOOSE. EVEN IF YOU JERK THEM, THEY DO NOT LOCK. WE JUST REPLACED THE DRIVER'S LAP BELT AND IT ALSO DOES NOT LOCK. FORD COMPANY HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT THEY DO NOT RESPOND FOR THE PAST MONTH. WE ONLY WANT TO KNO...

Aug 10, 1999 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS(BOTH SHOULDER AND LAP) DO NOT LOCK AT ANY TIME. THEY ARE ALWAYS LOOSE. EVEN IF YOU JERK THEM, THEY DO NOT LOCK. WE JUST REPLACED THE DRIVER'S LAP BELT AND IT ALSO DOES NOT LOCK. FORD COMPANY HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT THEY DO NOT RESPOND FOR THE PAST MONTH. WE ONLY WANT TO KNO...

Aug 4, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOUR TIMES, AND THE DEALER CAN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOUR TIMES, AND THE DEALER CAN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Equipment

MY AIRCONDITONER DID NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. I TOOK THE CAR BACK MANY TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. I HAVE HAD TO PUT 3 NEW AIRCONDITIONERS IN THIS CAR AND IT STILL DOES NOT COOL LIKE IT SHOULD. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS.

Jul 29, 1999 Equipment

MY AIRCONDITONER DID NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. I TOOK THE CAR BACK MANY TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. I HAVE HAD TO PUT 3 NEW AIRCONDITIONERS IN THIS CAR AND IT STILL DOES NOT COOL LIKE IT SHOULD. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS.

Jun 14, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING SHE SMELLED SMOKE. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND THEY DISCONNECTED ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAN MOTOR . FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING SHE SMELLED SMOKE. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND THEY DISCONNECTED ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAN MOTOR . FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY. 70MPH WHEN ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT 50K (1ST TIME). SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WAS AT 70K. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING WHEN THE ANTI-FREEZE DROWNS THE ENGINE & IT STALLS OUT. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE ENGINE TO BACKFIRE. *AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY. 70MPH WHEN ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT 50K (1ST TIME). SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WAS AT 70K. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING WHEN THE ANTI-FREEZE DROWNS THE ENGINE & IT STALLS OUT. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE ENGINE TO BACKFIRE. *AK

May 5, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. WHENEVER THE DOOR IS OPENED, SEAT BELT IS SUPPOSE TO RETRACT. BUT IT'S STUCK HALF WAY. THE RETRACTOR MOTOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED & THE BELT FAILED TO WORK. *AK

May 5, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. WHENEVER THE DOOR IS OPENED, SEAT BELT IS SUPPOSE TO RETRACT. BUT IT'S STUCK HALF WAY. THE RETRACTOR MOTOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED & THE BELT FAILED TO WORK. *AK

Apr 15, 1999 Seat Belts

MOTOR SEAT BELT FAILED.

Apr 15, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Apr 15, 1999 Seat Belts

MOTOR SEAT BELT FAILED.

Apr 15, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Feb 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AS WE WERE LEAVING A REST STOP, AND WE WERE FORCED TO ULTIMATELY TURN OFF THE IGNITION BEFORE IT COULD BE BROUGHT TO A STOP. SPEEDS EXCEEDED 100 MPH - BRAKES WERE APPLIED, AND WERE HEATED TO THE POINT THAT ONE OF THE FRONT STRUTS ACTUALLY "BLEW OUT". MY WIFE ...

Feb 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AS WE WERE LEAVING A REST STOP, AND WE WERE FORCED TO ULTIMATELY TURN OFF THE IGNITION BEFORE IT COULD BE BROUGHT TO A STOP. SPEEDS EXCEEDED 100 MPH - BRAKES WERE APPLIED, AND WERE HEATED TO THE POINT THAT ONE OF THE FRONT STRUTS ACTUALLY "BLEW OUT". MY WIFE ...

Feb 9, 1999 Seat Belts

DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE MOTORELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD.

Feb 9, 1999 Seat Belts

DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE MOTORELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD.

Jan 20, 1999 Seat Belts

THE MOTORIZED PASSIVE RESTRAINT SHOULDER BELT GOT STUCK IN THE RAIL DUE TO A PLASTIC GEAR WHICH DISINTEGRATED. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Seat Belts

THE MOTORIZED PASSIVE RESTRAINT SHOULDER BELT GOT STUCK IN THE RAIL DUE TO A PLASTIC GEAR WHICH DISINTEGRATED. *AK

Dec 15, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN GAS TANK IS FILLED UP AND SITS OVER NIGHT THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE TANK. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPORTS HAS AN ARTICLE THAT DEALS WITH PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 15, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN GAS TANK IS FILLED UP AND SITS OVER NIGHT THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE TANK. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPORTS HAS AN ARTICLE THAT DEALS WITH PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Structure

HOOD RODS FAIL TO KEEP THE HOOD IN THE RAISED POSITION.

Dec 7, 1998 Structure

HOOD RODS FAIL TO KEEP THE HOOD IN THE RAISED POSITION.

Oct 5, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT. MECHANIC STATED THAT CAR HAS HAD OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER ALSO INDICATED THAT MASTER CYLINDER LOCKED UP TWICE, AS WELL AS STEERING COLUMN AND ENTIRE DASHBOARD WENT OUT. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. THEN THE ENGINE WIRES S...

Oct 5, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT. MECHANIC STATED THAT CAR HAS HAD OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER ALSO INDICATED THAT MASTER CYLINDER LOCKED UP TWICE, AS WELL AS STEERING COLUMN AND ENTIRE DASHBOARD WENT OUT. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. THEN THE ENGINE WIRES S...

Sep 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN BRAKES APPLIED VEHICLE WOULD KEEP ON GOING. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY PARK LIGHTS AND ABS LIGHTS WOULD COME ON, AND ALL BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN BRAKES APPLIED VEHICLE WOULD KEEP ON GOING. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY PARK LIGHTS AND ABS LIGHTS WOULD COME ON, AND ALL BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN BRAKES APPLIED VEHICLE WOULD KEEP ON GOING. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY PARK LIGHTS AND ABS LIGHTS WOULD COME ON, AND ALL BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN BRAKES APPLIED VEHICLE WOULD KEEP ON GOING. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY PARK LIGHTS AND ABS LIGHTS WOULD COME ON, AND ALL BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLICKER THEN GO OUT.

Jul 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLICKER THEN GO OUT.

Mar 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. AT TIMES THEY WOULD GO OFF COMPLETELY. THE LIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Mar 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. AT TIMES THEY WOULD GO OFF COMPLETELY. THE LIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Mar 4, 1998 Steering

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED UP THE WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TRAVELING, TOTALED, RECALL #95S28 RECEIVED.

Mar 4, 1998 Steering

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED UP THE WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TRAVELING, TOTALED, RECALL #95S28 RECEIVED.

Dec 2, 1997 Seat Belts

MORTORIZED SHOULDER BELT DRIVER'S SIDE-INTERNAL BELT COMES OUT OF TRACK AND FAILS TO WORK.

Dec 2, 1997 Seat Belts

MORTORIZED SHOULDER BELT DRIVER'S SIDE-INTERNAL BELT COMES OUT OF TRACK AND FAILS TO WORK.

Oct 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKES: PULLED OUT OF DIRVEWAY INTO INTERSECTION, MAKING A LEFT TURN, ACCELERATOR STUCK APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES DID NOT CATCH. *AK

Oct 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKES: PULLED OUT OF DIRVEWAY INTO INTERSECTION, MAKING A LEFT TURN, ACCELERATOR STUCK APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES DID NOT CATCH. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE MOTORBELT RETRACTOR FELL OFF TRACK.

Oct 14, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE MOTORBELT RETRACTOR FELL OFF TRACK.

Oct 1, 1997 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR VOBRATES EXCESSIVELY TO THE POINT THAT DRIVER CANNOT SEE CARS BEHIND HIM VIA MIRROR. *AK

Oct 1, 1997 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRROR VOBRATES EXCESSIVELY TO THE POINT THAT DRIVER CANNOT SEE CARS BEHIND HIM VIA MIRROR. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S WINDOW WAS INSTALLED AT FACTORY USING APLASTIC CLIP TO HOLD WINDOW ON ITS LIFTING MECHANISM. THE MATERIAL USED TO FUSE THE TWO MATERIALS TOGETHER LOSES STRENGTH AFTER SOME USE AND WINDOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, AIR CONDTIONING FAILED. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Equipment

DRIVER'S WINDOW WAS INSTALLED AT FACTORY USING APLASTIC CLIP TO HOLD WINDOW ON ITS LIFTING MECHANISM. THE MATERIAL USED TO FUSE THE TWO MATERIALS TOGETHER LOSES STRENGTH AFTER SOME USE AND WINDOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, AIR CONDTIONING FAILED. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S WINDOW WAS INSTALLED AT FACTORY USING APLASTIC CLIP TO HOLD WINDOW ON ITS LIFTING MECHANISM. THE MATERIAL USED TO FUSE THE TWO MATERIALS TOGETHER LOSES STRENGTH AFTER SOME USE AND WINDOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, AIR CONDTIONING FAILED. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Equipment

DRIVER'S WINDOW WAS INSTALLED AT FACTORY USING APLASTIC CLIP TO HOLD WINDOW ON ITS LIFTING MECHANISM. THE MATERIAL USED TO FUSE THE TWO MATERIALS TOGETHER LOSES STRENGTH AFTER SOME USE AND WINDOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, AIR CONDTIONING FAILED. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Visibility

VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, IT CUTS ON AND OFF WHILE IN USE, CAUSING IMPAIRED VISIBILITY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Visibility

VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, IT CUTS ON AND OFF WHILE IN USE, CAUSING IMPAIRED VISIBILITY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE GETS SUCKED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RETRACTOR AND SOMETIMES THE BELT SHUDDERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRACK BEFORE GOING IN THE OPEN OR CLOSE POSITION . VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY DEALER TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM, SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING AGAIN. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE GETS SUCKED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RETRACTOR AND SOMETIMES THE BELT SHUDDERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRACK BEFORE GOING IN THE OPEN OR CLOSE POSITION . VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY DEALER TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM, SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING AGAIN. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE ENTERING A PARKING LOT, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, NEAR IGNITION, PARKED VEHICLE, EVERYONE OUT OF VEHICLE; WENT TO MAKE PHONE CALL, VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES; CALLED 911; SOMEONE WAS PUTTING FLAMES OUT BEFORE FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE ENTERING A PARKING LOT, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, NEAR IGNITION, PARKED VEHICLE, EVERYONE OUT OF VEHICLE; WENT TO MAKE PHONE CALL, VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES; CALLED 911; SOMEONE WAS PUTTING FLAMES OUT BEFORE FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE UPON BRAKING. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE UPON BRAKING. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Seats

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN POSITION, CANNOT BE USED AT ALL.

Jan 28, 1997 Seats

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN POSITION, CANNOT BE USED AT ALL.

Jan 17, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION'S FIRST GEAR FAILED; THREE OUT OF FIVE TAKE-OFFS, VEHICLE STARTS IN SECOND GEAR. *AK

Jan 17, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION'S FIRST GEAR FAILED; THREE OUT OF FIVE TAKE-OFFS, VEHICLE STARTS IN SECOND GEAR. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags Crash

OWNER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT GOING 60MPH AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags Crash

OWNER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT GOING 60MPH AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG. *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

UPON FILLING VEHICLE WITH GAS OWNER NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL, HE STATED THAT THE RING SEAL AROUND FUEL PUMP WAS BAD AND ALSO THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AROUND FUEL PUMP HAD MELTED AWAY. *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

UPON FILLING VEHICLE WITH GAS OWNER NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL, HE STATED THAT THE RING SEAL AROUND FUEL PUMP WAS BAD AND ALSO THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AROUND FUEL PUMP HAD MELTED AWAY. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

Dec 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

Nov 19, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILURE. DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE HEADLIGHTS PERIODICALLY COME ON AND OFF. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILURE. DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE HEADLIGHTS PERIODICALLY COME ON AND OFF. *AK

Nov 1, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

DRIVER TRAVELED TWO MILES, ,PARKED VEHICLE, SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPT. STATED GASOLINE LEAKAGE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. *AK*JB

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER EXPERIENCES A TOTAL LOSS OF ABS BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 1, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

DRIVER TRAVELED TWO MILES, ,PARKED VEHICLE, SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPT. STATED GASOLINE LEAKAGE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. *AK*JB

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER EXPERIENCES A TOTAL LOSS OF ABS BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 31, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE BURNING THE WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TRAVELING. VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED.

Oct 31, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE BURNING THE WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TRAVELING. VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED.

Oct 25, 1996 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOES NOT ALWAYS RETRACT. *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOES NOT ALWAYS RETRACT. *AK

Oct 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPEATED BRAKE PROBLEMS AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, CAUSING REAR BRAKES TO OVERHEAT/MELT.

Oct 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPEATED BRAKE PROBLEMS AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, CAUSING REAR BRAKES TO OVERHEAT/MELT.

Oct 15, 1996 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S DOOR FLEW OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S DOOR FLEW OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Sep 18, 1996 Steering Fire

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN A FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA.*AK

Sep 18, 1996 Steering Fire

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN A FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA.*AK

Sep 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Sep 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Aug 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITHIN 20,000 MILES THE FRONT BRAKES ROTORS HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Aug 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITHIN 20,000 MILES THE FRONT BRAKES ROTORS HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Aug 7, 1996 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT. WILL NOT RETRACT FORWARD.*AK

Aug 7, 1996 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT. WILL NOT RETRACT FORWARD.*AK

Aug 7, 1996 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT. WILL NOT RETRACT FORWARD.*AK

Aug 7, 1996 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT. WILL NOT RETRACT FORWARD.*AK

Jul 25, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED. *SD

Jul 2, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC RESTRAINT SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 2, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC RESTRAINT SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ALTERNATOR HARNESS WIRE CAUSEED ALTERNATOR AND WIRE HARNESS TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK *JB

Jun 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ALTERNATOR HARNESS WIRE CAUSEED ALTERNATOR AND WIRE HARNESS TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK *JB

May 5, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED TWICE, FIRST TIME CAUSING FIRE. *DSH

May 5, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED TWICE, FIRST TIME CAUSING FIRE. *DSH

May 2, 1996 Seat Belts

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK

May 2, 1996 Seat Belts

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK

May 2, 1996 Seat Belts

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK

May 2, 1996 Seat Belts

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN AND WIRING TO BURN. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN AND WIRING TO BURN. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

SOMETIMES THE IGNITION WOULD STAY STARTED AFTER CONSUMER TAKES THE KEY OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

SOMETIMES THE IGNITION WOULD STAY STARTED AFTER CONSUMER TAKES THE KEY OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

SOMETIMES THE IGNITION WOULD STAY STARTED AFTER CONSUMER TAKES THE KEY OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

SOMETIMES THE IGNITION WOULD STAY STARTED AFTER CONSUMER TAKES THE KEY OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Steering Fire

STEERING COLUMN FIRE. *SD

Mar 12, 1996 Steering Fire

STEERING COLUMN FIRE. *SD

Mar 11, 1996 Wheels

THE WHEEL STUDS ARE TOO THIN AND THEY ARE BREAKING AND CAUSING THE WHEELS TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Wheels

THE WHEEL STUDS ARE TOO THIN AND THEY ARE BREAKING AND CAUSING THE WHEELS TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Wheels

THE WHEEL STUDS ARE TOO THIN AND THEY ARE BREAKING AND CAUSING THE WHEELS TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Wheels

THE WHEEL STUDS ARE TOO THIN AND THEY ARE BREAKING AND CAUSING THE WHEELS TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS CAUSED FIRE. *DSH

Feb 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS CAUSED FIRE. *DSH

Jan 23, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE STALLED IN A BUSY INTERSECTION DUE POSSIBLY TO FUEL LINE INTERFERENCE. TT

Jan 23, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE STALLED IN A BUSY INTERSECTION DUE POSSIBLY TO FUEL LINE INTERFERENCE. TT

Jan 3, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

PE95-039 FUEL LINE INTERFERENCE; VEHICLE HESITATES OR FEELS LIKE TOTAL SHUT DOWN AND STARTING AGAIN, SLUGGISH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 3, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

PE95-039 FUEL LINE INTERFERENCE; VEHICLE HESITATES OR FEELS LIKE TOTAL SHUT DOWN AND STARTING AGAIN, SLUGGISH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT 50, 60 MPH THEY STICK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT 50, 60 MPH THEY STICK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 8, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

HAD CONTINUOUS GAS SMELL, HAD TO HAVE FUEL PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES. TT

Dec 8, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

HAD CONTINUOUS GAS SMELL, HAD TO HAVE FUEL PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES. TT

Nov 30, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ENGINE SURGED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Nov 30, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ENGINE SURGED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Nov 27, 1995 Power Train

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WERE IT MEETS THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AND THE TIRES CAME OFF. TT *JB

Nov 27, 1995 Wheels

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WERE IT MEETS THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AND THE TIRES CAME OFF. TT *JB

Nov 27, 1995 Wheels

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WERE IT MEETS THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AND THE TIRES CAME OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 27, 1995 Power Train

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WERE IT MEETS THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AND THE TIRES CAME OFF. TT *JB

Nov 27, 1995 Wheels

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WERE IT MEETS THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AND THE TIRES CAME OFF. TT *JB

Nov 27, 1995 Wheels

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WERE IT MEETS THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AND THE TIRES CAME OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 2, 1995 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER STICKS. *SD

Nov 2, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS. *SD

Nov 2, 1995 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER STICKS. *SD

Nov 2, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS. *SD

Sep 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, SPORADIC FAILURE OF THE BRAKES, PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING. TT

Sep 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, SPORADIC FAILURE OF THE BRAKES, PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING. TT

Sep 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER , THE SPEED ODOMETER WAS REPLACED THE POWER STEERING WENT SOMETIMES DRIVING CAR LOST POWER . TT

Sep 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER , THE SPEED ODOMETER WAS REPLACED THE POWER STEERING WENT SOMETIMES DRIVING CAR LOST POWER . TT

Sep 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE IS NOT STOPPING DUE TO BAD ROTORS AND THE CALIPERS ARE STUCK IN THE FRONT BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Sep 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE IS NOT STOPPING DUE TO BAD ROTORS AND THE CALIPERS ARE STUCK IN THE FRONT BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Aug 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED SIX TIMES SINCE VEHICLES PURCHASE. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED SIX TIMES SINCE VEHICLES PURCHASE. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER HOSE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE MANIFOLD, CAUSING THE HOSE TO WEAR OUT, RESULTING IN FREON LEAKS. *AK

Aug 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PADS ARE WEARING PREMATURELY, HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED FIVE TIMES, ONLY 42,000 MILES. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER HOSE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE MANIFOLD, CAUSING THE HOSE TO WEAR OUT, RESULTING IN FREON LEAKS. *AK

Aug 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PADS ARE WEARING PREMATURELY, HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED FIVE TIMES, ONLY 42,000 MILES. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

Aug 1, 1995 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

Jul 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTOR HAD TO BE REPLACE EVERY THREE MONTH AND THE FUSE KEEP BLOWING OUT . TT

Jul 26, 1995 Electrical System

THE ROTOR HAD TO BE REPLACE EVERY THREE MONTH AND THE FUSE KEEP BLOWING OUT . TT

Jul 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTOR HAD TO BE REPLACE EVERY THREE MONTH AND THE FUSE KEEP BLOWING OUT . TT

Jul 26, 1995 Electrical System

THE ROTOR HAD TO BE REPLACE EVERY THREE MONTH AND THE FUSE KEEP BLOWING OUT . TT

Jun 15, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD

Jun 15, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD

Jun 3, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE RETRACTOR IS NOT RETRACTING RIGHT. TT

Jun 3, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE RETRACTOR IS NOT RETRACTING RIGHT. TT

May 24, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEATBELT WILL JAM, PLASTIC IS BLOCKED. TT

May 24, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEATBELT WILL JAM, PLASTIC IS BLOCKED. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE FIRE UNDER/AROUND DASH AND STEERING COLUMN. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD

Feb 28, 1995 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE FIRE UNDER/AROUND DASH AND STEERING COLUMN. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD