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Mar 26, 2016 Engine 98,485 mi

NEVER GOT A NOTICE OF RECALL FOR THE FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKET ON A FORD THUNDERBIRD 1993 MODEL.. I HAVE CHECKED WITH THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HE NEVER GOT A LETTER TELLING OF THE FAULTY HEAD GASKET AND THAT THE 3.8 V6 ENGINE WAS BEING RECALLED TO REPLACE IT, THE CAR HAS 98 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES. AN...

Mar 26, 2016 Engine 98,485 mi

NEVER GOT A NOTICE OF RECALL FOR THE FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKET ON A FORD THUNDERBIRD 1993 MODEL.. I HAVE CHECKED WITH THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HE NEVER GOT A LETTER TELLING OF THE FAULTY HEAD GASKET AND THAT THE 3.8 V6 ENGINE WAS BEING RECALLED TO REPLACE IT, THE CAR HAS 98 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES. AN...

Oct 10, 2012 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT THAT IS LOCATED AROUND THE TOP OF THE WINDOW FAILED TO MOVE BACK TO THE SAFE DRIVING POSITION. (DRIVERS SIDE). *TR

Oct 10, 2012 Seat Belts

THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT THAT IS LOCATED AROUND THE TOP OF THE WINDOW FAILED TO MOVE BACK TO THE SAFE DRIVING POSITION. (DRIVERS SIDE). *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Visibility Fire 96,000 mi

THIS IS THE RECALL. MY CAR DID EXACTLY THIS. MY CAR IS A 93 THUNDERBIRD SUPER COUPE WITH FACTORY FOG LIGHTS AND THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR IS BURNT AND NEEDS REPLACED. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AFTER FLICKERING. RECALLS FOR THE 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD ELECTRICAL & LIGHTS: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SW...

Apr 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting Fire 96,000 mi

THIS IS THE RECALL. MY CAR DID EXACTLY THIS. MY CAR IS A 93 THUNDERBIRD SUPER COUPE WITH FACTORY FOG LIGHTS AND THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR IS BURNT AND NEEDS REPLACED. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AFTER FLICKERING. RECALLS FOR THE 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD ELECTRICAL & LIGHTS: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SW...

Apr 26, 2010 Visibility Fire 96,000 mi

THIS IS THE RECALL. MY CAR DID EXACTLY THIS. MY CAR IS A 93 THUNDERBIRD SUPER COUPE WITH FACTORY FOG LIGHTS AND THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR IS BURNT AND NEEDS REPLACED. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AFTER FLICKERING. RECALLS FOR THE 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD ELECTRICAL & LIGHTS: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SW...

Apr 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting Fire 96,000 mi

THIS IS THE RECALL. MY CAR DID EXACTLY THIS. MY CAR IS A 93 THUNDERBIRD SUPER COUPE WITH FACTORY FOG LIGHTS AND THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR IS BURNT AND NEEDS REPLACED. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AFTER FLICKERING. RECALLS FOR THE 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD ELECTRICAL & LIGHTS: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SW...

Oct 17, 2008 Exterior Lighting

1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD WITH HEADLIGHTS THAT FAIL WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. FAILURE STARTS WITH FLICKERING AND BLINKING CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. *TR

Oct 17, 2008 Exterior Lighting

1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD WITH HEADLIGHTS THAT FAIL WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. FAILURE STARTS WITH FLICKERING AND BLINKING CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. *TR

Aug 24, 2007 Seat Belts 86,400 mi

PASSIVE RESTRAIN SHOULDER HARNESS, DRIVERS SIDE. *TR

Aug 24, 2007 Seat Belts 86,400 mi

PASSIVE RESTRAIN SHOULDER HARNESS, DRIVERS SIDE. *TR

Apr 10, 2006 Electrical System 93,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VOLTAGE INDICATOR WOULD DECREASE AND THE TURN SIGNALS, RADIO, AND DEFROST WOULD BE INOPERABLE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 96V071000, REGARDING THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO T...

Apr 10, 2006 Electrical System 93,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VOLTAGE INDICATOR WOULD DECREASE AND THE TURN SIGNALS, RADIO, AND DEFROST WOULD BE INOPERABLE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 96V071000, REGARDING THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO T...

Nov 30, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V275000 CONCERNING THE HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONSUMER FIRST EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM IN LATE 1997, AND HAD IT REPAIRED AT THE HE...

Nov 30, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V275000 CONCERNING THE HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONSUMER FIRST EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM IN LATE 1997, AND HAD IT REPAIRED AT THE HE...

Sep 9, 2005 Unknown Or Other

COMPLAINT REGARDING TWO STOLEN VEHICLES 1987 BMW AND A 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD.*MR *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Unknown Or Other

COMPLAINT REGARDING TWO STOLEN VEHICLES 1987 BMW AND A 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD.*MR *NM

Aug 3, 2005 Tires

DT: CONSUMER BOUGHT TIRES FROM A LOCAL DEALER ON JUNE 15, 2005. WHILE DRIVING ON I 85 BETWEEN NEWNAN AND FAYETVILLE ONE OF THE PASSENGER REAR TIRES BLEW OUT. THE TIRE RIPPED APART, THE SIDE WALL CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE TIRE. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 30, 2005. THEN, HE CHANGED THE TIRE IN THE RAIN AN...

Aug 3, 2005 Tires

DT: CONSUMER BOUGHT TIRES FROM A LOCAL DEALER ON JUNE 15, 2005. WHILE DRIVING ON I 85 BETWEEN NEWNAN AND FAYETVILLE ONE OF THE PASSENGER REAR TIRES BLEW OUT. THE TIRE RIPPED APART, THE SIDE WALL CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE TIRE. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 30, 2005. THEN, HE CHANGED THE TIRE IN THE RAIN AN...

Jan 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN, AND THE HEADLIGHT STOPPED WORKING. CONSUMER STATES IT IS THE VERY SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL NUMBER 99V275000/HEADLIGHTS.*AK

Jan 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN, AND THE HEADLIGHT STOPPED WORKING. CONSUMER STATES IT IS THE VERY SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL NUMBER 99V275000/HEADLIGHTS.*AK

Jul 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEAD LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF. DEALER STATED THEATHEAD LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jul 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEAD LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF. DEALER STATED THEATHEAD LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jun 15, 2004 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN THE IGNITION RECALL 96V071000, BUT THE VEHICLE'S VIN DIDN'T INCLUDE THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE IGNITION BUT THE PROBLEM FAILURE RECURRED. *LA

Jun 15, 2004 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN THE IGNITION RECALL 96V071000, BUT THE VEHICLE'S VIN DIDN'T INCLUDE THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE IGNITION BUT THE PROBLEM FAILURE RECURRED. *LA

Jun 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING20 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. A LOUD STREAKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO...

Jun 10, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING20 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. A LOUD STREAKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO...

Jun 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING20 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. A LOUD STREAKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO...

Jun 10, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING20 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. A LOUD STREAKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO...

Apr 29, 2004 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE SIGNAL LIGHT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, THEN SMOKE CLEARED, BUT THE DRIVER HAD TO HOLD THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH WHILE DRIVING. *AK *LA

Apr 29, 2004 Unknown Or Other 112,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE SIGNAL LIGHT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, THEN SMOKE CLEARED, BUT THE DRIVER HAD TO HOLD THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH WHILE DRIVING. *AK *LA

Apr 29, 2004 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE SIGNAL LIGHT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, THEN SMOKE CLEARED, BUT THE DRIVER HAD TO HOLD THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH WHILE DRIVING. *AK *LA

Apr 29, 2004 Unknown Or Other 112,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE SIGNAL LIGHT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, THEN SMOKE CLEARED, BUT THE DRIVER HAD TO HOLD THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH WHILE DRIVING. *AK *LA

Mar 22, 2004 Suspension 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH CONSUMER LOST THE CONTROL, WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM BROKE. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Suspension 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH CONSUMER LOST THE CONTROL, WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM BROKE. *AK

Mar 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD WITH 80,000 ORIGINAL MILES. *JB

Mar 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD WITH 80,000 ORIGINAL MILES. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 93,000 mi

PAINT FAILED. CAME OFF AS IF IT WERE WASHING OFF. PROBLEM WORSEDED TO THE POINT OF GETTING TO BARE METAL ON ROOF OF CAR. ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES EFFECTED (HOOD, TRUNK, ROOF, AND TOPS OF FENDERS). ENTIRE CAR NEEDED TO BE REPAINTED. CONTACTED FORD REGARDING THE PROBLEM. THEY CLAIMED "THE CARS...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR. I AM NOT SURE WHEN THIS PROBLEM STARTED SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 93,000 mi

PAINT FAILED. CAME OFF AS IF IT WERE WASHING OFF. PROBLEM WORSEDED TO THE POINT OF GETTING TO BARE METAL ON ROOF OF CAR. ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES EFFECTED (HOOD, TRUNK, ROOF, AND TOPS OF FENDERS). ENTIRE CAR NEEDED TO BE REPAINTED. CONTACTED FORD REGARDING THE PROBLEM. THEY CLAIMED "THE CARS...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR. I AM NOT SURE WHEN THIS PROBLEM STARTED SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED.

Sep 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,075 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILED IN A CAR WITH 58,000 MILES. FORD IS WELL AWARE OF THE DESIGN DEFECT IN THE 3.8 LITER V6 AND THE INTERNET IS FULL OF SITES DOCUMENTING HORROR STORIES ABOUT THESE ENGINES.

Sep 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,075 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILED IN A CAR WITH 58,000 MILES. FORD IS WELL AWARE OF THE DESIGN DEFECT IN THE 3.8 LITER V6 AND THE INTERNET IS FULL OF SITES DOCUMENTING HORROR STORIES ABOUT THESE ENGINES.

Sep 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON THE 3.8L V6. ONLY 103,000 MILES ON IT. *JB

Sep 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON THE 3.8L V6. ONLY 103,000 MILES ON IT. *JB

Jul 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS THEN SHUTS OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS THEN SHUTS OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 1, 2003 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT AUTOMATIC SAFETY BELT DOES NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. CONSUMER HEARS MOTOR RUNNING, BUT BELT DOES NOT MOVE ON THE TRACK.*AK

Jul 1, 2003 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT AUTOMATIC SAFETY BELT DOES NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. CONSUMER HEARS MOTOR RUNNING, BUT BELT DOES NOT MOVE ON THE TRACK.*AK

Jun 18, 2003 Equipment

NAR 06/19/2003. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO USE THE CAR JACK, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO SUPPORT IT SELF ON THE DESIGNATED CAR JACK. THE CONSUMER QUESTIONS FORD AS TO WHETHER THE VEHICLE CAN HOLD IT'S OWN WEIGHT, DOES A NEW CAR JACK NEED TO BE BROUGHT WHICH WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION GIVEN ...

Jun 18, 2003 Equipment

NAR 06/19/2003. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO USE THE CAR JACK, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO SUPPORT IT SELF ON THE DESIGNATED CAR JACK. THE CONSUMER QUESTIONS FORD AS TO WHETHER THE VEHICLE CAN HOLD IT'S OWN WEIGHT, DOES A NEW CAR JACK NEED TO BE BROUGHT WHICH WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION GIVEN ...

Jun 3, 2003 Exterior Lighting 140,786 mi

THE VEHICLE HEAD LAMPS FLICKERED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99S30). THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACED SWITCH. *MR *SCC *NLM

Jun 3, 2003 Exterior Lighting 140,786 mi

THE VEHICLE HEAD LAMPS FLICKERED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99S30). THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACED SWITCH. *MR *SCC *NLM

Feb 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

ENGINE HEAD GASKETBLEWOUT, CAUSING AND ENGINE TO LEAK. NO DEALER WAS CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL. PH. *AK

Feb 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

ENGINE HEAD GASKETBLEWOUT, CAUSING AND ENGINE TO LEAK. NO DEALER WAS CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL. PH. *AK

Jan 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 111,700 mi

UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION DUE TO UNCOMMANDED FULL THROTTLE. // WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY DESPITE REMOVING ALL PRESSURE FROM THE GAS PEDAL. WITH HEAVY BRAKING CAR WAS STOPPED. AFTER STOPPING VEHICLE, I PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE ACCELERATED TO 5...

Jan 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 111,700 mi

UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION DUE TO UNCOMMANDED FULL THROTTLE. // WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY DESPITE REMOVING ALL PRESSURE FROM THE GAS PEDAL. WITH HEAVY BRAKING CAR WAS STOPPED. AFTER STOPPING VEHICLE, I PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE ACCELERATED TO 5...

Nov 19, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE HEADLIGHT WILL GO OFF AND THE FOG LIGHT WILL STAY ON. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.TS

Nov 19, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE HEADLIGHT WILL GO OFF AND THE FOG LIGHT WILL STAY ON. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.TS

Nov 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VERY LARGE BLINDING CLOUD OF SMOKE EXPELLED FROM EXAUST BLINDING DRIVERS FROM BEHIND AND IT MIGHT NOT BE HEALTHY TO BREATHE. DT

Nov 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VERY LARGE BLINDING CLOUD OF SMOKE EXPELLED FROM EXAUST BLINDING DRIVERS FROM BEHIND AND IT MIGHT NOT BE HEALTHY TO BREATHE. DT

Nov 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 3.8 LITER V-6 ENGINE. FORD RECALLED THE '94 TBIRD WITH THE SAME ENGINE, BUT LEFT THE '93 OWNERS OUT IN THE COLD. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, BUT CLAIMS THERE AREN'T ENOUGH FAILURES TO WARRANT A RECALL OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CAR OW...

Nov 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 3.8 LITER V-6 ENGINE. FORD RECALLED THE '94 TBIRD WITH THE SAME ENGINE, BUT LEFT THE '93 OWNERS OUT IN THE COLD. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, BUT CLAIMS THERE AREN'T ENOUGH FAILURES TO WARRANT A RECALL OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CAR OW...

Aug 26, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE SWITCHING TO HIGH BEAM, HIGH AND LOW BEAMS GO OUT. *AK *SCC

Aug 26, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE SWITCHING TO HIGH BEAM, HIGH AND LOW BEAMS GO OUT. *AK *SCC

Jun 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT/RUN ROUGH, AND COOLANT WOULD GET INTO OIL WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT/RUN ROUGH, AND COOLANT WOULD GET INTO OIL WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING AND SMOKING. MECHANIC SAYS IT DUE TO HEAD GASKETS.*JB

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING AND SMOKING. MECHANIC SAYS IT DUE TO HEAD GASKETS.*JB

May 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STOPPING VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. DEALERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STOPPING VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. DEALERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STOPPING VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. DEALERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STOPPING VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. DEALERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET WAS DESIGNED TOO SMALL AND WAS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE UNDRIVABLE. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF REPAIRING THE DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. *YH

May 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET WAS DESIGNED TOO SMALL AND WAS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE UNDRIVABLE. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF REPAIRING THE DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. *YH

May 3, 2002 Visibility

WHEN TRYING TO WASH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IT CRACKED.*AK

May 3, 2002 Visibility

WHEN TRYING TO WASH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IT CRACKED.*AK

Apr 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE WITH WHAT I CONSIDER VERY LOW MILEAGE, LESS THAN 43K MILES. FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON '94 AND '95 MODEL YEARS TO COVER THIS REPAIR. THIS CAR WAS NOT ABUSED AND HAD EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE OVER THE YEARS. THERE'S NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKE...

Apr 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE WITH WHAT I CONSIDER VERY LOW MILEAGE, LESS THAN 43K MILES. FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON '94 AND '95 MODEL YEARS TO COVER THIS REPAIR. THIS CAR WAS NOT ABUSED AND HAD EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE OVER THE YEARS. THERE'S NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKE...

Apr 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE VIBRATES. REPLACED PARTS 3 TIMES, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE VIBRATES. REPLACED PARTS 3 TIMES, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.*AK

Mar 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT CONSUMERS HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS COULD CATCH FIRE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND PARKED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM

Mar 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT CONSUMERS HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS COULD CATCH FIRE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND PARKED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM

Mar 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AT 62032 MILES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER DENIED CONSUMERS CLAIM. *YH

Mar 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AT 62032 MILES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER DENIED CONSUMERS CLAIM. *YH

Mar 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AT 62032 MILES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER DENIED CONSUMERS CLAIM. *YH

Mar 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AT 62032 MILES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER DENIED CONSUMERS CLAIM. *YH

Mar 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 99V275000; HEADLIGHTS WOULD STILL BLINK OUT AFTER RECALL WAS SERVICED. CURRENTLY, HEADLIGHTS HAVE COMPLETELY GONE OUT.*AK CONSUMER HAD TO REPAIR TWICE PRIOR TO RECALL AND THREE TIMES SINCE HAVING THE RECALL DONE. *TT

Mar 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 99V275000; HEADLIGHTS WOULD STILL BLINK OUT AFTER RECALL WAS SERVICED. CURRENTLY, HEADLIGHTS HAVE COMPLETELY GONE OUT.*AK CONSUMER HAD TO REPAIR TWICE PRIOR TO RECALL AND THREE TIMES SINCE HAVING THE RECALL DONE. *TT

Feb 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I RECEIVED A RECALL TO NOTIFY ME OF THE PROBLEM WITH MY HEADLAMP SWITCH THIS CAUSED MY HEADLIGHTS TO TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I THEN WENT TO RODMAN FORD TO FIX THE PROBLEM . THE HEADLIGHTS SEEMED TO WORK FINE UNTIL ONE YEAR WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ONE YEAR LATER. WHEN ...

Feb 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I RECEIVED A RECALL TO NOTIFY ME OF THE PROBLEM WITH MY HEADLAMP SWITCH THIS CAUSED MY HEADLIGHTS TO TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I THEN WENT TO RODMAN FORD TO FIX THE PROBLEM . THE HEADLIGHTS SEEMED TO WORK FINE UNTIL ONE YEAR WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ONE YEAR LATER. WHEN ...

Feb 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE HEADGASKET FAILURE LED TO $1750 IN REPAIRS. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE HEADGASKET FAILURE LED TO $1750 IN REPAIRS. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 22, 2002 Exterior Lighting

1. HEADLIGHTS - REGULAR BEAMS COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED ON BOTH SIDES FOLLOWING INTERMITTENT FLICKERING, FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF NORMAL HIGH BEAMS. ONLY RECOURSE IS TO USE 'PASS & GO' HIGH BEAMS TO GET HOME. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (E9SZ-13K359-D) 4 TIMES DURING 5-YR PERIOD, PLUS ...

Feb 22, 2002 Exterior Lighting

1. HEADLIGHTS - REGULAR BEAMS COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED ON BOTH SIDES FOLLOWING INTERMITTENT FLICKERING, FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF NORMAL HIGH BEAMS. ONLY RECOURSE IS TO USE 'PASS & GO' HIGH BEAMS TO GET HOME. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (E9SZ-13K359-D) 4 TIMES DURING 5-YR PERIOD, PLUS ...

Feb 22, 2002 Exterior Lighting

1. HEADLIGHTS - REGULAR BEAMS COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED ON BOTH SIDES FOLLOWING INTERMITTENT FLICKERING, FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF NORMAL HIGH BEAMS. ONLY RECOURSE IS TO USE 'PASS & GO' HIGH BEAMS TO GET HOME. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (E9SZ-13K359-D) 4 TIMES DURING 5-YR PERIOD, PLUS ...

Feb 22, 2002 Exterior Lighting

1. HEADLIGHTS - REGULAR BEAMS COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED ON BOTH SIDES FOLLOWING INTERMITTENT FLICKERING, FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF NORMAL HIGH BEAMS. ONLY RECOURSE IS TO USE 'PASS & GO' HIGH BEAMS TO GET HOME. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (E9SZ-13K359-D) 4 TIMES DURING 5-YR PERIOD, PLUS ...

Feb 22, 2002 Exterior Lighting

1. HEADLIGHTS - REGULAR BEAMS COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED ON BOTH SIDES FOLLOWING INTERMITTENT FLICKERING, FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF NORMAL HIGH BEAMS. ONLY RECOURSE IS TO USE 'PASS & GO' HIGH BEAMS TO GET HOME. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (E9SZ-13K359-D) 4 TIMES DURING 5-YR PERIOD, PLUS ...

Feb 22, 2002 Exterior Lighting

1. HEADLIGHTS - REGULAR BEAMS COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED ON BOTH SIDES FOLLOWING INTERMITTENT FLICKERING, FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF NORMAL HIGH BEAMS. ONLY RECOURSE IS TO USE 'PASS & GO' HIGH BEAMS TO GET HOME. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (E9SZ-13K359-D) 4 TIMES DURING 5-YR PERIOD, PLUS ...

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE; TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR; LEFT VEHICLE AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP. PLANNED TO BUY A NEW FORD, BUT NOT AFTER REVIEWING ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE.*AK

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE; TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR; LEFT VEHICLE AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP. PLANNED TO BUY A NEW FORD, BUT NOT AFTER REVIEWING ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, FORD RECALL 99S30 COMPLIED TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT HEADLIGHT FAILURE, DEALER SAYS CURRENT FAILURE IS NOT RECALL RELATED. *JG *AK

Feb 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, FORD RECALL 99S30 COMPLIED TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT HEADLIGHT FAILURE, DEALER SAYS CURRENT FAILURE IS NOT RECALL RELATED. *JG *AK

Feb 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, FORD RECALL 99S30 COMPLIED TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT HEADLIGHT FAILURE, DEALER SAYS CURRENT FAILURE IS NOT RECALL RELATED. *JG *AK

Feb 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, FORD RECALL 99S30 COMPLIED TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT HEADLIGHT FAILURE, DEALER SAYS CURRENT FAILURE IS NOT RECALL RELATED. *JG *AK

Feb 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECALL NOTICE 99S30 WAS ACCOMPLISHED ON 12/27/1999 AT VARSITY FORD TO REPAIR FAULTY HEADLIGHT SWITCH POSSIBILITY. FAILURE OCCURRED LAST WEEK AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN. THE FORD FIX IN 1999 DID NOT WORK AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING A CRITICAL TIME OF DRIVING. THIS COUL...

Feb 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECALL NOTICE 99S30 WAS ACCOMPLISHED ON 12/27/1999 AT VARSITY FORD TO REPAIR FAULTY HEADLIGHT SWITCH POSSIBILITY. FAILURE OCCURRED LAST WEEK AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN. THE FORD FIX IN 1999 DID NOT WORK AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING A CRITICAL TIME OF DRIVING. THIS COUL...

Jan 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE ENGINE STALLED AS HE WAS PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING AREA. *JG

Jan 8, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *JG

Jan 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMERS VEHICLE ALSO HAD A RECALL ON LIGHT SWITCH. *JG

Jan 8, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *JG

Jan 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE ENGINE STALLED AS HE WAS PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING AREA. *JG

Jan 8, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *JG

Jan 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMERS VEHICLE ALSO HAD A RECALL ON LIGHT SWITCH. *JG

Jan 8, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *JG

Dec 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW 3 TIMES, CAUSING CAR TO STALL UP IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY JUST STOPPED. ALSO BLOWING WHITE STEAM THRU BACK END MAKING IMPOSSIBLE FOR DRIVERS BEHIND TO HAVE A CLEAR VISION, ALSO STEAM WHITE SMOKE IN FRONT END, BLOWING ANIFREEZE THRU THE EXHUAST. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG F...

Dec 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW 3 TIMES, CAUSING CAR TO STALL UP IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY JUST STOPPED. ALSO BLOWING WHITE STEAM THRU BACK END MAKING IMPOSSIBLE FOR DRIVERS BEHIND TO HAVE A CLEAR VISION, ALSO STEAM WHITE SMOKE IN FRONT END, BLOWING ANIFREEZE THRU THE EXHUAST. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG F...

Dec 18, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

UPON STARTING VEHICLE GAS WILL POUR OUT ONTO THE GROUND. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE A POSSIBLE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 18, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

UPON STARTING VEHICLE GAS WILL POUR OUT ONTO THE GROUND. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE A POSSIBLE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 14, 2001 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN ACTING UP AND NOW THE KEY WILL NOT START THE CAR THE KEY WILL NOT TURN AT ALL AS OF THIS DATE 12/14/2001. *AK

Dec 14, 2001 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN ACTING UP AND NOW THE KEY WILL NOT START THE CAR THE KEY WILL NOT TURN AT ALL AS OF THIS DATE 12/14/2001. *AK

Dec 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

99 V 275 000/ HEADLIGHT: SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH AND LOSS OF HEAD LIGHTS. LIGHT SWITCH WIRING AND CONNECTOR WERE BURNING AND MELTING MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THERE WA S NO SUCH RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Dec 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT AND EXPERIEINCE LOSS OF COOLANT WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. ALSO FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFORMATION OR DETAILS CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Dec 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

99 V 275 000/ HEADLIGHT: SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH AND LOSS OF HEAD LIGHTS. LIGHT SWITCH WIRING AND CONNECTOR WERE BURNING AND MELTING MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THERE WA S NO SUCH RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Dec 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT AND EXPERIEINCE LOSS OF COOLANT WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. ALSO FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFORMATION OR DETAILS CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Nov 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FROM WHAT I HEAR FROM MY MECHANIC AND OTHER OWNERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THIS YEAR AND MODEL OF THUNDERBIRD HAS A HISTORY OF A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 93000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BLOWN THE HEAD GASKET. OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS EXPERIENCE AS EARLY AS 65K MILES. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A...

Nov 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FROM WHAT I HEAR FROM MY MECHANIC AND OTHER OWNERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THIS YEAR AND MODEL OF THUNDERBIRD HAS A HISTORY OF A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 93000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BLOWN THE HEAD GASKET. OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS EXPERIENCE AS EARLY AS 65K MILES. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A...

Nov 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP SWITCH THAT HAD A RECALL ON IT HAS WENT OUT FOR THE 3RD TIME. *AK

Nov 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP SWITCH THAT HAD A RECALL ON IT HAS WENT OUT FOR THE 3RD TIME. *AK

Nov 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR BLEW HEAD GASKET AT 94500.00 MILES OTHER FORD MODELS WERE RECALLED BUT THE THUNDERBIRD 1993 WAS NOT AND IT USES THE SAME ENGINE AS THE WINSTAR 94 WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Nov 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR BLEW HEAD GASKET AT 94500.00 MILES OTHER FORD MODELS WERE RECALLED BUT THE THUNDERBIRD 1993 WAS NOT AND IT USES THE SAME ENGINE AS THE WINSTAR 94 WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Oct 29, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 29, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. IT WAS CAUSED BY A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ALSO, VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. *AK

Oct 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. IT WAS CAUSED BY A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ALSO, VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. *AK

Oct 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. IT WAS CAUSED BY A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ALSO, VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. *AK

Oct 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. IT WAS CAUSED BY A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ALSO, VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. *AK

Oct 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS THUNDERBIRD HAS THE 3.8L V6 ENGINE. HEAD GASKETS FAILED. THE LOCAL DEALER ADMITS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE ENGINES. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAMS DO NOT INCLUDED 1993 THUNDERBIRDS, ONLY 1994-1995. REPAIR COST FOR ME WAS ABOUT $1800.00. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE REP IS UNWILLING TO A...

Oct 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS THUNDERBIRD HAS THE 3.8L V6 ENGINE. HEAD GASKETS FAILED. THE LOCAL DEALER ADMITS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE ENGINES. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAMS DO NOT INCLUDED 1993 THUNDERBIRDS, ONLY 1994-1995. REPAIR COST FOR ME WAS ABOUT $1800.00. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE REP IS UNWILLING TO A...

Oct 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL 99V275000 ON 10 FEBRUARY, 2000. PART FAILED AGAIN ON 1 OCTOBER, 2001.*AK

Oct 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL 99V275000 ON 10 FEBRUARY, 2000. PART FAILED AGAIN ON 1 OCTOBER, 2001.*AK

Oct 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED LOSS OF HEAT IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. FOUND COOLANT LEVEL TO BE LOW. ADDED COOLANT ON SEVERAL OCCASIIONS. PROBLEM DID NOT GO AWAY. PROBLEM INCREASED TO POINT WHERE ENGINE OVERHEAT INDICATOR LIT. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC WHERE PROBLEM WAS SUSPECTED TO BE LOSS OF COOLANT BUT COULD NOT BE ...

Oct 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED LOSS OF HEAT IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. FOUND COOLANT LEVEL TO BE LOW. ADDED COOLANT ON SEVERAL OCCASIIONS. PROBLEM DID NOT GO AWAY. PROBLEM INCREASED TO POINT WHERE ENGINE OVERHEAT INDICATOR LIT. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC WHERE PROBLEM WAS SUSPECTED TO BE LOSS OF COOLANT BUT COULD NOT BE ...

Sep 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON BOTH OCCASIONS, THE HEAD-GASKETS BLEW. ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH FIRST INCIDENT. NOW FACED WITH A SIMILAR SITUATION. ONLY ENGINE IS NOT BURNED UP THIS TIME. WHY FIX IT, IF THE SAME PROBLEM IS GOING TO SIMPLY HAPPEN AGAIN. YET I CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE. I PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND ...

Sep 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON BOTH OCCASIONS, THE HEAD-GASKETS BLEW. ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH FIRST INCIDENT. NOW FACED WITH A SIMILAR SITUATION. ONLY ENGINE IS NOT BURNED UP THIS TIME. WHY FIX IT, IF THE SAME PROBLEM IS GOING TO SIMPLY HAPPEN AGAIN. YET I CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE. I PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND ...

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 30, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LAMP COVERS TURNED YELLOW. AS TIME HAS PASS HEADLIGHTS GAVE POOR VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAD TO TRAVEL WITH BRIGHT LIGHTS TO GAIN VISIBILITY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LAMP COVERS TURNED YELLOW. AS TIME HAS PASS HEADLIGHTS GAVE POOR VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAD TO TRAVEL WITH BRIGHT LIGHTS TO GAIN VISIBILITY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 20, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS BURNED OUT. DEALER ADVISED THAT ENTIRE LIGHTING SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. DEFECT CAUSES BAD VISION AT NIGHT. *AK

Aug 20, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS BURNED OUT. DEALER ADVISED THAT ENTIRE LIGHTING SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. DEFECT CAUSES BAD VISION AT NIGHT. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

DASH HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED IN JUNE OF 2000 DUE TO RECALL BY FORD. APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR LATER REPLACEMENT SWITCH FAILED FOR SAME REASON ORIGINAL SWITCH WAS RECALLED FOR. BURNED CONTACTS WERE FOUND ON THE BACK OF THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH. SEEMS AS IF SWITCH USED FOR REPLACEMENT IS NO BETTER T...

Aug 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

DASH HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED IN JUNE OF 2000 DUE TO RECALL BY FORD. APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR LATER REPLACEMENT SWITCH FAILED FOR SAME REASON ORIGINAL SWITCH WAS RECALLED FOR. BURNED CONTACTS WERE FOUND ON THE BACK OF THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH. SEEMS AS IF SWITCH USED FOR REPLACEMENT IS NO BETTER T...

Jul 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

LENS ASSEMBLY FOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAS DETERIORATED, TURNING CLOUDLY YELLOW, THIS HAS RESTRICTED THE LIGHT FROM THE LOW BEAM PER NIGHT DRIVING, WHICH IS A SERIOUS LOSS OF VISIBILITY . MY DEALER WILL NOT PASS THE CAR UPON INSPECTION DUE TO THE LOSS OF LIGHT . THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY UNITS NEED TO...

Jul 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

LENS ASSEMBLY FOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAS DETERIORATED, TURNING CLOUDLY YELLOW, THIS HAS RESTRICTED THE LIGHT FROM THE LOW BEAM PER NIGHT DRIVING, WHICH IS A SERIOUS LOSS OF VISIBILITY . MY DEALER WILL NOT PASS THE CAR UPON INSPECTION DUE TO THE LOSS OF LIGHT . THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY UNITS NEED TO...

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BAD HEAD GASKET BLOWING WHITE SMOKE. *AK

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BAD HEAD GASKET BLOWING WHITE SMOKE. *AK

Jul 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PARKED CAR AND HEARD WATERY NOISE - ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. *AK

Jul 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PARKED CAR AND HEARD WATERY NOISE - ANTIFREEZE WAS COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. *AK

Jun 29, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. LIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. *AK

Jun 29, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. LIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. *AK

Jun 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A SIGHT INCLINE POSTION, ABS MOTOR ENGAGED, CAUSING FRONT BRAKESTO GRABS AND NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE HOME, AND THE ABS MOTOR REMAINED ON AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED,AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST, BECAUSE VEHICLE...

Jun 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A SIGHT INCLINE POSTION, ABS MOTOR ENGAGED, CAUSING FRONT BRAKESTO GRABS AND NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE HOME, AND THE ABS MOTOR REMAINED ON AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED,AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST, BECAUSE VEHICLE...

Jun 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE,HAD TO REPACE TWICE. IS STARTING TO OVERHEAT AGAIN. *AK

Jun 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE,HAD TO REPACE TWICE. IS STARTING TO OVERHEAT AGAIN. *AK

Jun 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LOOSING COOLANT, THE LEAK IN THE LOWER PART OF THE RADIATOR CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT AND COOLANT ODOR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. NLM

Jun 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LOOSING COOLANT, THE LEAK IN THE LOWER PART OF THE RADIATOR CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT AND COOLANT ODOR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. NLM

Jun 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LOOSING COOLANT, THE LEAK IN THE LOWER PART OF THE RADIATOR CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT AND COOLANT ODOR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. NLM

Jun 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LOOSING COOLANT, THE LEAK IN THE LOWER PART OF THE RADIATOR CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT AND COOLANT ODOR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. NLM

Jun 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER "BRAKE FLUID RESERVIOR" DEVELOPED LEAK DUE TO CONTACT (RUBBING) AGAINST WIRING HARNESS FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT LIGHT. FORD SHOULD BE NOTIFIED TO INSPECT ALL BRAKE FLUID RESERVIORS FOR SIGNS OF WEAR THROUGH DUE TO CONTACT WITH ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD LIGHT. *AK

Jun 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER "BRAKE FLUID RESERVIOR" DEVELOPED LEAK DUE TO CONTACT (RUBBING) AGAINST WIRING HARNESS FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT LIGHT. FORD SHOULD BE NOTIFIED TO INSPECT ALL BRAKE FLUID RESERVIORS FOR SIGNS OF WEAR THROUGH DUE TO CONTACT WITH ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD LIGHT. *AK

Jun 15, 2001 Electrical System

REAR DECK LIGHT ASSY BULBS ARE OVERHEATING/FAILING. SOCKETS ARE MELTING DOWN AS IS THE MODULE THAT HOLDS THE SOCKETS. THE TRUNK LIGHT IS ALSO OUT. THIS CAR ALSO HAD THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAIL. FORD SHOULD BE MADE ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURES, NOT JUST 94 AND LATER. IS THERE DATA...

Jun 15, 2001 Electrical System

REAR DECK LIGHT ASSY BULBS ARE OVERHEATING/FAILING. SOCKETS ARE MELTING DOWN AS IS THE MODULE THAT HOLDS THE SOCKETS. THE TRUNK LIGHT IS ALSO OUT. THIS CAR ALSO HAD THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAIL. FORD SHOULD BE MADE ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURES, NOT JUST 94 AND LATER. IS THERE DATA...

Jun 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED HEADLIGHT FUNCTION SWITCH, HOWEVER PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.*AK

Jun 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED HEADLIGHT FUNCTION SWITCH, HOWEVER PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.*AK

Jun 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED HEADLIGHT FUNCTION SWITCH, HOWEVER PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.*AK

Jun 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED HEADLIGHT FUNCTION SWITCH, HOWEVER PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.*AK

Jun 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 7, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ENGINE IDLE INCREASED SHORTLY AFTER TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS NOT DETERMINED PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 7, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ENGINE IDLE INCREASED SHORTLY AFTER TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS NOT DETERMINED PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

May 30, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 99 V 275 00/HEADLIGHTS: IN FEBRUARY 1998 CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS DONE. IN 1999, A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED, AND A REIMBURSEMENT WAS GIVEN. PRESENTLY, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF PROBLEM, AND REFUSED TO HELP IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE T...

May 30, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 99 V 275 00/HEADLIGHTS: IN FEBRUARY 1998 CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS DONE. IN 1999, A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED, AND A REIMBURSEMENT WAS GIVEN. PRESENTLY, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF PROBLEM, AND REFUSED TO HELP IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE T...

May 23, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AND SHE NOTICED THAT ODOMETER WASN'T REGISTERING THE SPEED. ODMETER WOULDN'T MOVE AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED IT. *AK *JB

May 23, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AND SHE NOTICED THAT ODOMETER WASN'T REGISTERING THE SPEED. ODMETER WOULDN'T MOVE AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED IT. *AK *JB

May 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AS TO HEAD GASKETS, HAVE HAD TWO SETS OF FAILURES, AT APPROX. 100K APART . . . . AS TO BRAKES, HAVE HAD MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS OF ROTORS DUE TO CHRONIC WARPING . . . . AS TO TRANSMISSION, HAVE HAD TO HAVE PURCHASE LIFETIME WARRANTY TRANSMISSION FROM AAMCO DUE TO FAILURES IN 2-3 & 3-4 SHIFTS. *AK

May 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AS TO HEAD GASKETS, HAVE HAD TWO SETS OF FAILURES, AT APPROX. 100K APART . . . . AS TO BRAKES, HAVE HAD MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS OF ROTORS DUE TO CHRONIC WARPING . . . . AS TO TRANSMISSION, HAVE HAD TO HAVE PURCHASE LIFETIME WARRANTY TRANSMISSION FROM AAMCO DUE TO FAILURES IN 2-3 & 3-4 SHIFTS. *AK

May 18, 2001 Power Train

AS TO HEAD GASKETS, HAVE HAD TWO SETS OF FAILURES, AT APPROX. 100K APART . . . . AS TO BRAKES, HAVE HAD MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS OF ROTORS DUE TO CHRONIC WARPING . . . . AS TO TRANSMISSION, HAVE HAD TO HAVE PURCHASE LIFETIME WARRANTY TRANSMISSION FROM AAMCO DUE TO FAILURES IN 2-3 & 3-4 SHIFTS. *AK

May 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AS TO HEAD GASKETS, HAVE HAD TWO SETS OF FAILURES, AT APPROX. 100K APART . . . . AS TO BRAKES, HAVE HAD MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS OF ROTORS DUE TO CHRONIC WARPING . . . . AS TO TRANSMISSION, HAVE HAD TO HAVE PURCHASE LIFETIME WARRANTY TRANSMISSION FROM AAMCO DUE TO FAILURES IN 2-3 & 3-4 SHIFTS. *AK

May 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AS TO HEAD GASKETS, HAVE HAD TWO SETS OF FAILURES, AT APPROX. 100K APART . . . . AS TO BRAKES, HAVE HAD MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS OF ROTORS DUE TO CHRONIC WARPING . . . . AS TO TRANSMISSION, HAVE HAD TO HAVE PURCHASE LIFETIME WARRANTY TRANSMISSION FROM AAMCO DUE TO FAILURES IN 2-3 & 3-4 SHIFTS. *AK

May 18, 2001 Power Train

AS TO HEAD GASKETS, HAVE HAD TWO SETS OF FAILURES, AT APPROX. 100K APART . . . . AS TO BRAKES, HAVE HAD MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS OF ROTORS DUE TO CHRONIC WARPING . . . . AS TO TRANSMISSION, HAVE HAD TO HAVE PURCHASE LIFETIME WARRANTY TRANSMISSION FROM AAMCO DUE TO FAILURES IN 2-3 & 3-4 SHIFTS. *AK

May 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIR 99V-275 BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH THE DEALER ON PREVIOUS OCCASION, THE CONSUMER WANTS PERMISSION TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. NLM

May 1, 2001 Electrical System

THE IGNITION MODULE FAILED DAMAGING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING BECAUSE THE IGNITION MODULE HAS BEEN HARD TO FIND. NLM

May 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIR 99V-275 BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH THE DEALER ON PREVIOUS OCCASION, THE CONSUMER WANTS PERMISSION TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. NLM

May 1, 2001 Electrical System

THE IGNITION MODULE FAILED DAMAGING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING BECAUSE THE IGNITION MODULE HAS BEEN HARD TO FIND. NLM

Apr 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING COOLANT ONTO ENGINE, CAUSING SHAKING AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE TO GO UP. DEALER DETERMINED HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *JB

Apr 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING COOLANT ONTO ENGINE, CAUSING SHAKING AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE TO GO UP. DEALER DETERMINED HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *JB

Apr 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER RECEIVED HEADLIGHT RECALL 99V275000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99S30 . HEADLIGHTS ARE BLINKING OFF/ON, STILL HEADLIGHTS HAVE TO BE USED JUST TO SEE SOMETIMES. CONSUMER HASN'T TAKEN VEHICLE BACK BECAUSE OF THE TREATMENT AT DEALERSHIP. BUT, CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER TO RECTIFY PR...

Apr 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER RECEIVED HEADLIGHT RECALL 99V275000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99S30 . HEADLIGHTS ARE BLINKING OFF/ON, STILL HEADLIGHTS HAVE TO BE USED JUST TO SEE SOMETIMES. CONSUMER HASN'T TAKEN VEHICLE BACK BECAUSE OF THE TREATMENT AT DEALERSHIP. BUT, CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER TO RECTIFY PR...

Apr 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STARTED UP VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THIS FOR THE 1994-1995 MODELS. *SLC

Apr 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STARTED UP VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THIS FOR THE 1994-1995 MODELS. *SLC

Apr 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD SHOULD ADMIT ALL 3.8L V6 ARE DEFECTIVE AND COVER REPAIRS. NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD SHOULD ADMIT ALL 3.8L V6 ARE DEFECTIVE AND COVER REPAIRS. NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting Fire

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SHORTED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . VEHICLE IS INCLUDED UNDER RECALL FOR HEADLIGHT SWITCH; HOWEVER THIS PART IS NOT INCLUDED UNDER REMEDY OF RECALL.

Apr 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting Fire

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SHORTED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . VEHICLE IS INCLUDED UNDER RECALL FOR HEADLIGHT SWITCH; HOWEVER THIS PART IS NOT INCLUDED UNDER REMEDY OF RECALL.

Apr 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OVERHEATING AND LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT, AND HEATER WOULD BLOW OUT COOL AIR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT 3.8L V6 ENGINE HAD A HEAD GASKET FAILURE, VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *AK *SLC

Apr 3, 2001 Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS ON ALT. MELTED AND THE HOUSING ON ALT. MELTED. LOST HALF POWER TRAVELING AT 65 MPH AT NIGHT ALL LIGHTS DIMMED.

Apr 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OVERHEATING AND LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT, AND HEATER WOULD BLOW OUT COOL AIR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT 3.8L V6 ENGINE HAD A HEAD GASKET FAILURE, VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *AK *SLC

Apr 3, 2001 Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS ON ALT. MELTED AND THE HOUSING ON ALT. MELTED. LOST HALF POWER TRAVELING AT 65 MPH AT NIGHT ALL LIGHTS DIMMED.

Mar 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON/ OVER HEATED AND LOSS OF COOLANT. TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER AN EXTENED WARRANTY. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. AND WAS ADV...

Mar 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON/ OVER HEATED AND LOSS OF COOLANT. TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER AN EXTENED WARRANTY. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. AND WAS ADV...

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOSS OF COOLANT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORMED OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON IT 3.8L V6 ENGINE, AND IT WAS NOT COVER UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK *SLC

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOSS OF COOLANT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORMED OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON IT 3.8L V6 ENGINE, AND IT WAS NOT COVER UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK *SLC

Mar 12, 2001 Seat Belts

LAP SEAT BELTS STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY AND DID NOT LOCK UP CORRECTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS WILLING TO TAKE A LOOK AT VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Seat Belts

LAP SEAT BELTS STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY AND DID NOT LOCK UP CORRECTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS WILLING TO TAKE A LOOK AT VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS BLOWING WHITE SMOKE OUT OF BACK OF VEHICLE DUE TO A LEAKY HEAD GASKET, ALLOWING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE. DEALER REPLACED GASKET AND MILLED DOWN HEAD.*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS BLOWING WHITE SMOKE OUT OF BACK OF VEHICLE DUE TO A LEAKY HEAD GASKET, ALLOWING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE. DEALER REPLACED GASKET AND MILLED DOWN HEAD.*AK

Mar 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS JUST LEAVING A STOP WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. TROTTLE WAS WIDE OPEN. BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN BEFORE TURNING OFF VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS JUST LEAVING A STOP WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. TROTTLE WAS WIDE OPEN. BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN BEFORE TURNING OFF VEHICLE.*AK

Feb 26, 2001 Exterior Lighting

PRIOR TO APRIL 8TH OF 1999 THE REACCURANCE HAS HAPPENED FREQUENTLY HEADLAMPS FLICKERIN G WHEN THE FOG LAMPS WERE IN USE . TWO PRIOR TIMES I CHANGED OUT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH AND IT WOULD SEEM TO WORK OK FOR A WHILE FINALLY I PROCEDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THIS SITUATION RESOLVED. ...

Feb 26, 2001 Exterior Lighting

PRIOR TO APRIL 8TH OF 1999 THE REACCURANCE HAS HAPPENED FREQUENTLY HEADLAMPS FLICKERIN G WHEN THE FOG LAMPS WERE IN USE . TWO PRIOR TIMES I CHANGED OUT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH AND IT WOULD SEEM TO WORK OK FOR A WHILE FINALLY I PROCEDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THIS SITUATION RESOLVED. ...

Feb 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD REFUSES TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.SO MUCH FOR "A CONSUMER DRIVEN COMPANY". NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD REFUSES TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.SO MUCH FOR "A CONSUMER DRIVEN COMPANY". NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 3.8L ENGINE'S CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS FAILED. FORD HAS CONCEDED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM AND HAS ISSUED RECALLS FOR THE SAME ENGINE 1994 AND UP, BUT MINE IS A 1993 AND HAS THE SAME ENGINE. I HAVE BEEN ON SEVERAL WEB SITES WHERE MANY PEOPLE WHO 1993 3.8L ENGINES HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ITS APPAR...

Feb 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 3.8L ENGINE'S CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS FAILED. FORD HAS CONCEDED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM AND HAS ISSUED RECALLS FOR THE SAME ENGINE 1994 AND UP, BUT MINE IS A 1993 AND HAS THE SAME ENGINE. I HAVE BEEN ON SEVERAL WEB SITES WHERE MANY PEOPLE WHO 1993 3.8L ENGINES HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ITS APPAR...

Feb 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL PARK IN DRIVEWAY ENGINE STARTED SHAKING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE FOR A TEST, AND WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM PIPE, AND ANTI-FREEZE SMELL WAS FELT INSIDE OF VEHICLE THEN, DEALER STATED THAT ENGINE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK THE MANUFACTURER HAD RECALLED OTHER VEHICLES ...

Feb 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. FORD IMPLIES THAT HEAD GASKETS SHOULD LAST 100,000 MILES. WILL NOT HONOR ON THUNDERBIRD. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL PARK IN DRIVEWAY ENGINE STARTED SHAKING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE FOR A TEST, AND WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM PIPE, AND ANTI-FREEZE SMELL WAS FELT INSIDE OF VEHICLE THEN, DEALER STATED THAT ENGINE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK THE MANUFACTURER HAD RECALLED OTHER VEHICLES ...

Feb 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. FORD IMPLIES THAT HEAD GASKETS SHOULD LAST 100,000 MILES. WILL NOT HONOR ON THUNDERBIRD. *AK

Feb 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENS COVER HAS BECOME VERY DIMMED OR CLOUDED OVER. THIS MAKES LIGHTING ALMOST NON EXISTENT WHEN IT'S DARK. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, AND CAN NOT SEE ROAD CLEARLY. PROBLEM IS STEADY OR HAS STEADILY GOTTEN WORSE.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT RECALL 99V275 WAS COMPLETE ON VEHICLE , HOWEVER...

Feb 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENS COVER HAS BECOME VERY DIMMED OR CLOUDED OVER. THIS MAKES LIGHTING ALMOST NON EXISTENT WHEN IT'S DARK. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, AND CAN NOT SEE ROAD CLEARLY. PROBLEM IS STEADY OR HAS STEADILY GOTTEN WORSE.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT RECALL 99V275 WAS COMPLETE ON VEHICLE , HOWEVER...

Feb 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENS COVER HAS BECOME VERY DIMMED OR CLOUDED OVER. THIS MAKES LIGHTING ALMOST NON EXISTENT WHEN IT'S DARK. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, AND CAN NOT SEE ROAD CLEARLY. PROBLEM IS STEADY OR HAS STEADILY GOTTEN WORSE.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT RECALL 99V275 WAS COMPLETE ON VEHICLE , HOWEVER...

Feb 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENS COVER HAS BECOME VERY DIMMED OR CLOUDED OVER. THIS MAKES LIGHTING ALMOST NON EXISTENT WHEN IT'S DARK. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, AND CAN NOT SEE ROAD CLEARLY. PROBLEM IS STEADY OR HAS STEADILY GOTTEN WORSE.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT RECALL 99V275 WAS COMPLETE ON VEHICLE , HOWEVER...

Jan 16, 2001 Tires

PIRELLI TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 55000 MILES AND ARE WORN AFTER 40000 MILES. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 49000 MILES, NOW THE BRAKES ARE STARTING TO PULSATE. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Structure

THE HOOD AND RIGHT SIDE DOOR ARE HARD TO CLOSE, THE CONSUMER IS THINKING THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Structure

THE HOOD AND RIGHT SIDE DOOR ARE HARD TO CLOSE, THE CONSUMER IS THINKING THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Suspension

FRONT STRUTS FAILED. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRES WERE REPLACED TWICE, ONCE AT 32900 MILES AND ALSO AT 55000 MILES. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED AT 59000 MILES, NOW HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN AND IS CAUSING VEHICLE TO USE A LOT OF WATER AND COOLANT. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Steering

THE STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED AND IS NOW LEAKING. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Tires

PIRELLI TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 55000 MILES AND ARE WORN AFTER 40000 MILES. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 49000 MILES, NOW THE BRAKES ARE STARTING TO PULSATE. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Structure

THE HOOD AND RIGHT SIDE DOOR ARE HARD TO CLOSE, THE CONSUMER IS THINKING THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Structure

THE HOOD AND RIGHT SIDE DOOR ARE HARD TO CLOSE, THE CONSUMER IS THINKING THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Suspension

FRONT STRUTS FAILED. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRES WERE REPLACED TWICE, ONCE AT 32900 MILES AND ALSO AT 55000 MILES. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED AT 59000 MILES, NOW HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN AND IS CAUSING VEHICLE TO USE A LOT OF WATER AND COOLANT. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Steering

THE STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED AND IS NOW LEAKING. *SLC

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. REPLACEMENT ONLY LASTED ABOUT 1 YEAR, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. ALSO, ENGINE WILL BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. REPLACEMENT ONLY LASTED ABOUT 1 YEAR, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. ALSO, ENGINE WILL BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. REPLACEMENT ONLY LASTED ABOUT 1 YEAR, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. ALSO, ENGINE WILL BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. REPLACEMENT ONLY LASTED ABOUT 1 YEAR, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. ALSO, ENGINE WILL BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting

OWNER NOT SATISFIED WITH CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR RECALL CAMPAIGNS (99V-275 & 97V-159), DOES NOT WANT TO LEAVE VEHICLE ALL DAY FOR REPLACEMENT OF HEADLIGHT SWITCH (99V-257),VEHICLE TAKEN TO THREE DEALERSHIPS, CONSUMER EXPERIENCING HEADLIGHT FAILURE, DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL 97V-159. *CJ

Jan 9, 2001 Fuel System, Other

OWNER NOT SATISFIED WITH CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR RECALL CAMPAIGNS (99V-275 & 97V-159), DOES NOT WANT TO LEAVE VEHICLE ALL DAY FOR REPLACEMENT OF HEADLIGHT SWITCH (99V-257),VEHICLE TAKEN TO THREE DEALERSHIPS, CONSUMER EXPERIENCING HEADLIGHT FAILURE, DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL 97V-159. *CJ

Jan 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting

OWNER NOT SATISFIED WITH CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR RECALL CAMPAIGNS (99V-275 & 97V-159), DOES NOT WANT TO LEAVE VEHICLE ALL DAY FOR REPLACEMENT OF HEADLIGHT SWITCH (99V-257),VEHICLE TAKEN TO THREE DEALERSHIPS, CONSUMER EXPERIENCING HEADLIGHT FAILURE, DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL 97V-159. *CJ

Jan 9, 2001 Fuel System, Other

OWNER NOT SATISFIED WITH CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR RECALL CAMPAIGNS (99V-275 & 97V-159), DOES NOT WANT TO LEAVE VEHICLE ALL DAY FOR REPLACEMENT OF HEADLIGHT SWITCH (99V-257),VEHICLE TAKEN TO THREE DEALERSHIPS, CONSUMER EXPERIENCING HEADLIGHT FAILURE, DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL 97V-159. *CJ

Jan 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I AM WRITING TO YOU BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR YESTERDAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR JUST STARTED ACCELERATING BY ITSELF . IT WENT FROM 10 MPH TO 70 MPH WITHOUT ME EVEN TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. I FINALLY PUSHED ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR AND SHUT IT OFF. EVEN THOUGH I WAS APPLYING ON THE BRAKE IT...

Jan 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I AM WRITING TO YOU BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR YESTERDAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR JUST STARTED ACCELERATING BY ITSELF . IT WENT FROM 10 MPH TO 70 MPH WITHOUT ME EVEN TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. I FINALLY PUSHED ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR AND SHUT IT OFF. EVEN THOUGH I WAS APPLYING ON THE BRAKE IT...

Jan 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A RECALL FOR PREMATURE FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS HAS BEEN INITITATED FOR THE 94 AND 95 MODELS. A SIMPLE LOOK AT YOUR OWN DATABASE PLUS MY EXPERIENCE INDICATES THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM IS MUCH WIDER THAN JUST THESE TWO MODEL YEARS.

Jan 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A RECALL FOR PREMATURE FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS HAS BEEN INITITATED FOR THE 94 AND 95 MODELS. A SIMPLE LOOK AT YOUR OWN DATABASE PLUS MY EXPERIENCE INDICATES THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM IS MUCH WIDER THAN JUST THESE TWO MODEL YEARS.

Dec 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WOULD LIKE A REFUND OF $1619.01 FOR HEAD GASKET REPAIR. WOULD LIKE VOLT METER AND CRUIZ CONTROL FIXED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Electrical System

WOULD LIKE A REFUND OF $1619.01 FOR HEAD GASKET REPAIR. WOULD LIKE VOLT METER AND CRUIZ CONTROL FIXED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WOULD LIKE A REFUND OF $1619.01 FOR HEAD GASKET REPAIR. WOULD LIKE VOLT METER AND CRUIZ CONTROL FIXED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WOULD LIKE A REFUND OF $1619.01 FOR HEAD GASKET REPAIR. WOULD LIKE VOLT METER AND CRUIZ CONTROL FIXED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Electrical System

WOULD LIKE A REFUND OF $1619.01 FOR HEAD GASKET REPAIR. WOULD LIKE VOLT METER AND CRUIZ CONTROL FIXED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WOULD LIKE A REFUND OF $1619.01 FOR HEAD GASKET REPAIR. WOULD LIKE VOLT METER AND CRUIZ CONTROL FIXED. *AK

Dec 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS WERE OVER TIGHTENED ON ASSEMEBLY LINE,1994 AND LATER WERE RECALLED. *AK

Dec 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS WERE OVER TIGHTENED ON ASSEMEBLY LINE,1994 AND LATER WERE RECALLED. *AK

Dec 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM WITH ENGINE HESITATION/ LOSS OF COOLANT AND OVERHEATING WHEN DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT 3.8L ENGINE EXPERIENCED A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ...

Dec 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR HESITATES WHEN GAS IS MASHED WHICH COULD, CAUSE AN ACCIDENT

Dec 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM WITH ENGINE HESITATION/ LOSS OF COOLANT AND OVERHEATING WHEN DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT 3.8L ENGINE EXPERIENCED A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ...

Dec 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR HESITATES WHEN GAS IS MASHED WHICH COULD, CAUSE AN ACCIDENT

Dec 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

94+UP 3.8'S REPAIRED FOR FREE BUT NOT 93 AND DOWN! SAME ENGINE WHY NOT SAME SOLUTION? *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

94+UP 3.8'S REPAIRED FOR FREE BUT NOT 93 AND DOWN! SAME ENGINE WHY NOT SAME SOLUTION? *AK

Dec 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT REGULAR SPEED AND VEHICLE STALLED. COOLIANT WAS RUNNING VERY LOW. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THAT HEAD GASKET BROKE. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT REGULAR SPEED AND VEHICLE STALLED. COOLIANT WAS RUNNING VERY LOW. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THAT HEAD GASKET BROKE. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BROUGHT THE CAR USED WITH APPROXIMATLY 73,000 MI. AFTER PUTTING ON ONLY ABOUT 10,000 MILES THE CRANKSHAFT SNAPPED. FURTHERER INVESTIGATION REVIELED A PREVIOUS BLOWN HEAD GASKET REPAIR. COOLANT CONTAMINATION OF THE CRANKCASE WHEN A HEAD GASKET BLOWS OFTEN TIMES RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO THE CRANKSHAFT A...

Dec 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BROUGHT THE CAR USED WITH APPROXIMATLY 73,000 MI. AFTER PUTTING ON ONLY ABOUT 10,000 MILES THE CRANKSHAFT SNAPPED. FURTHERER INVESTIGATION REVIELED A PREVIOUS BLOWN HEAD GASKET REPAIR. COOLANT CONTAMINATION OF THE CRANKCASE WHEN A HEAD GASKET BLOWS OFTEN TIMES RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO THE CRANKSHAFT A...

Nov 30, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WILL START FLICKERING, THEN THEY GO OUT. *AK

Nov 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A REGIONAL RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM NHTSA RECALL 97V159 AND FORD RECALL 97S84. THE RECALL WAS LIMITED TO NORTHERN STATES AND IS NOT COVERING MY CAR THAT IS REGISTERED IN GEORGIA. WHY IS THIS ONLY A RECALL ONLY FOR THE NORTHERN STATES IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IN THE SAME MODELS IN OTHER AREAS...

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT AROUND 95,000 MILES PAID REPAIR SHOP $1700+ TO REPLAIN THE HEADS AND REPLACE THE GASKET. RECENTLY FOUND OUT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS 3.8L ENGINE AND FORD WILL NOT FIX IT. PROBLEM STILL NOT FIXED ENGINE STILL RUNNING POORLY AND COOLENT LEVELS STILL DROPING. WHITE CLO...

Nov 30, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WILL START FLICKERING, THEN THEY GO OUT. *AK

Nov 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A REGIONAL RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM NHTSA RECALL 97V159 AND FORD RECALL 97S84. THE RECALL WAS LIMITED TO NORTHERN STATES AND IS NOT COVERING MY CAR THAT IS REGISTERED IN GEORGIA. WHY IS THIS ONLY A RECALL ONLY FOR THE NORTHERN STATES IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IN THE SAME MODELS IN OTHER AREAS...

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT AROUND 95,000 MILES PAID REPAIR SHOP $1700+ TO REPLAIN THE HEADS AND REPLACE THE GASKET. RECENTLY FOUND OUT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS 3.8L ENGINE AND FORD WILL NOT FIX IT. PROBLEM STILL NOT FIXED ENGINE STILL RUNNING POORLY AND COOLENT LEVELS STILL DROPING. WHITE CLO...

Nov 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED. *SLC

Nov 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED. *SLC

Nov 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKETS WERE LEAKING BEHIND THE TIMING CHAIN COVER DUE TO CRACKED HEADS, THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHITE SMOKE WAS BLOWING OUT THE EXHAUST. *SLC

Nov 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKETS WERE LEAKING BEHIND THE TIMING CHAIN COVER DUE TO CRACKED HEADS, THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHITE SMOKE WAS BLOWING OUT THE EXHAUST. *SLC

Nov 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKETS WERE LEAKING BEHIND THE TIMING CHAIN COVER DUE TO CRACKED HEADS, THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHITE SMOKE WAS BLOWING OUT THE EXHAUST. *SLC

Nov 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

GASKETS WERE LEAKING BEHIND THE TIMING CHAIN COVER DUE TO CRACKED HEADS, THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHITE SMOKE WAS BLOWING OUT THE EXHAUST. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL IT OVER TO SHOULDERS. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART, AND VEHICLE STARTED LATER. HE TOOK IT TO DEALER. DEALER CLAIMED IGNITION SWITCH HAD A DEFECT. *AK

Nov 20, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL IT OVER TO SHOULDERS. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART, AND VEHICLE STARTED LATER. HE TOOK IT TO DEALER. DEALER CLAIMED IGNITION SWITCH HAD A DEFECT. *AK

Nov 18, 2000 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS PILE OF JUNK. FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS, TOOK IT IN ON RECALL BUT THE HEADLIGHTS STILL GO OUT ALSO ADDING TO ME NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE AND ALMOST KILLING MY DAUGHTER AND MYSELF, IS THE HEATER CORE WENT OUT ALL OVER THE FLOOR CAUSING US TO BREATH ANTIFREEZE MIST AND GE...

Nov 18, 2000 Visibility

I HAVE NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS PILE OF JUNK. FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS, TOOK IT IN ON RECALL BUT THE HEADLIGHTS STILL GO OUT ALSO ADDING TO ME NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE AND ALMOST KILLING MY DAUGHTER AND MYSELF, IS THE HEATER CORE WENT OUT ALL OVER THE FLOOR CAUSING US TO BREATH ANTIFREEZE MIST AND GE...

Nov 18, 2000 Electrical System

I HAVE NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS PILE OF JUNK. FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS, TOOK IT IN ON RECALL BUT THE HEADLIGHTS STILL GO OUT ALSO ADDING TO ME NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE AND ALMOST KILLING MY DAUGHTER AND MYSELF, IS THE HEATER CORE WENT OUT ALL OVER THE FLOOR CAUSING US TO BREATH ANTIFREEZE MIST AND GE...

Nov 18, 2000 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS PILE OF JUNK. FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS, TOOK IT IN ON RECALL BUT THE HEADLIGHTS STILL GO OUT ALSO ADDING TO ME NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE AND ALMOST KILLING MY DAUGHTER AND MYSELF, IS THE HEATER CORE WENT OUT ALL OVER THE FLOOR CAUSING US TO BREATH ANTIFREEZE MIST AND GE...

Nov 18, 2000 Visibility

I HAVE NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS PILE OF JUNK. FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS, TOOK IT IN ON RECALL BUT THE HEADLIGHTS STILL GO OUT ALSO ADDING TO ME NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE AND ALMOST KILLING MY DAUGHTER AND MYSELF, IS THE HEATER CORE WENT OUT ALL OVER THE FLOOR CAUSING US TO BREATH ANTIFREEZE MIST AND GE...

Nov 18, 2000 Electrical System

I HAVE NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS PILE OF JUNK. FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS, TOOK IT IN ON RECALL BUT THE HEADLIGHTS STILL GO OUT ALSO ADDING TO ME NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE AND ALMOST KILLING MY DAUGHTER AND MYSELF, IS THE HEATER CORE WENT OUT ALL OVER THE FLOOR CAUSING US TO BREATH ANTIFREEZE MIST AND GE...

Nov 17, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 99V275 000/ CONCERNING HEADLIGHT SWITCH. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE CONDITION BECAME WORSE. MULTI- FUNCTION SWITCH WAS BURNED OUT UPON RECEIPT FROM DEALER. CONSUMER STATED THAT SWITCH WAS WORKING PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIRS.*AK

Nov 17, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 99V275 000/ CONCERNING HEADLIGHT SWITCH. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE CONDITION BECAME WORSE. MULTI- FUNCTION SWITCH WAS BURNED OUT UPON RECEIPT FROM DEALER. CONSUMER STATED THAT SWITCH WAS WORKING PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIRS.*AK

Nov 17, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 99V275 000/ CONCERNING HEADLIGHT SWITCH. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE CONDITION BECAME WORSE. MULTI- FUNCTION SWITCH WAS BURNED OUT UPON RECEIPT FROM DEALER. CONSUMER STATED THAT SWITCH WAS WORKING PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIRS.*AK

Nov 17, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 99V275 000/ CONCERNING HEADLIGHT SWITCH. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE CONDITION BECAME WORSE. MULTI- FUNCTION SWITCH WAS BURNED OUT UPON RECEIPT FROM DEALER. CONSUMER STATED THAT SWITCH WAS WORKING PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIRS.*AK

Nov 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET NOT COVERED SINCE FORD WON'T COVER 1993 MODEL...OLY THE 1994 AND NEWER. *AK

Nov 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET NOT COVERED SINCE FORD WON'T COVER 1993 MODEL...OLY THE 1994 AND NEWER. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO YEARS AGO, MY SON AND I WERE ALMOST KILLED WHEN WE WERE DRIVING IN 55 MPH TRAFFIC IN THE MIRA MESA AREA OF SAN DIEGO, AND MY 1993 FORD T-BIRD ENGINE FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE GASKETS--THE EXACT SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED IN FORD RECALL #00M10. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ABLE TO GET OUR CAR OVER TO THE S...

Nov 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO YEARS AGO, MY SON AND I WERE ALMOST KILLED WHEN WE WERE DRIVING IN 55 MPH TRAFFIC IN THE MIRA MESA AREA OF SAN DIEGO, AND MY 1993 FORD T-BIRD ENGINE FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE GASKETS--THE EXACT SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED IN FORD RECALL #00M10. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ABLE TO GET OUR CAR OVER TO THE S...

Oct 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THIS 93 THUNDERBIRD HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS . LEAKS IN BODY (WHEN NEW 12MI) DOOR HINGES , SEATBELTS, SEAT COVERS RIP OUT, FOG LAMPS AND SWITCH RECALL, CAN'T KEEP BREAKS AND ROTORS ON FRONT, WINDSHILD WIPERS BROKE (WHEN NEW) HAD TO HAVE NEW TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED , AT ABOUT 40.000 MI. THE STRUTS WERE BA...

Oct 29, 2000 Visibility Crash

THIS 93 THUNDERBIRD HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS . LEAKS IN BODY (WHEN NEW 12MI) DOOR HINGES , SEATBELTS, SEAT COVERS RIP OUT, FOG LAMPS AND SWITCH RECALL, CAN'T KEEP BREAKS AND ROTORS ON FRONT, WINDSHILD WIPERS BROKE (WHEN NEW) HAD TO HAVE NEW TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED , AT ABOUT 40.000 MI. THE STRUTS WERE BA...

Oct 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THIS 93 THUNDERBIRD HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS . LEAKS IN BODY (WHEN NEW 12MI) DOOR HINGES , SEATBELTS, SEAT COVERS RIP OUT, FOG LAMPS AND SWITCH RECALL, CAN'T KEEP BREAKS AND ROTORS ON FRONT, WINDSHILD WIPERS BROKE (WHEN NEW) HAD TO HAVE NEW TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED , AT ABOUT 40.000 MI. THE STRUTS WERE BA...

Oct 29, 2000 Visibility Crash

THIS 93 THUNDERBIRD HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS . LEAKS IN BODY (WHEN NEW 12MI) DOOR HINGES , SEATBELTS, SEAT COVERS RIP OUT, FOG LAMPS AND SWITCH RECALL, CAN'T KEEP BREAKS AND ROTORS ON FRONT, WINDSHILD WIPERS BROKE (WHEN NEW) HAD TO HAVE NEW TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED , AT ABOUT 40.000 MI. THE STRUTS WERE BA...

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHILCE STOPS WHILE DRIVING AS IF THE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED OFF, NO STUDDER, NOT ROUGH RIDE IT JUST TURNS OFF AND WHEN IT STARTS ROUGH LIKE FIRING ORDER IS INCORRECT THEN IDLES WITH A SLIGHT MISS EVERY 5-10 SECONDS. NLM

Oct 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHILCE STOPS WHILE DRIVING AS IF THE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED OFF, NO STUDDER, NOT ROUGH RIDE IT JUST TURNS OFF AND WHEN IT STARTS ROUGH LIKE FIRING ORDER IS INCORRECT THEN IDLES WITH A SLIGHT MISS EVERY 5-10 SECONDS. NLM

Oct 17, 2000 Power Train

WISH I WOULD HAVE SEEN THIS SITE BEFORE I PURCHASED MINE 2 WEEKS AGO. I AM NOW GONG TO PAY 1600 TO REPLACE MY WHOLE TRANSMISSION! AM VERY WORRIED LOOKING AT THE OTHERS ABOUT THE GASKETS GOING NEXT!*AK

Oct 17, 2000 Power Train

WISH I WOULD HAVE SEEN THIS SITE BEFORE I PURCHASED MINE 2 WEEKS AGO. I AM NOW GONG TO PAY 1600 TO REPLACE MY WHOLE TRANSMISSION! AM VERY WORRIED LOOKING AT THE OTHERS ABOUT THE GASKETS GOING NEXT!*AK

Oct 16, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STUCK IN WIDE OPEN OR NEAR WIDE OPEN POSITION - DETAILS FOLLOW. I HAD EXPERIENCE DOWNSHIFT PROBLEMS BEFORE AND WHEN I NOTICED MY MOST RECENT DOWNSHIFT EVENT, IT WAS AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. ON MERGING, THE CAR FAILED TO DROP OUT OF PASSING GEAR. I PULLED OVER AND INVESTIGATED TO FIND THE "T...

Oct 16, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING WHILE MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS, NOW THE CAR IS STALLING WHILE GOING UPHILL AND WHILE MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT HAND TURNS, DUE TO IGNITION SYSTEM TFI MODULE FAILURE.

Oct 16, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STUCK IN WIDE OPEN OR NEAR WIDE OPEN POSITION - DETAILS FOLLOW. I HAD EXPERIENCE DOWNSHIFT PROBLEMS BEFORE AND WHEN I NOTICED MY MOST RECENT DOWNSHIFT EVENT, IT WAS AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. ON MERGING, THE CAR FAILED TO DROP OUT OF PASSING GEAR. I PULLED OVER AND INVESTIGATED TO FIND THE "T...

Oct 16, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING WHILE MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS, NOW THE CAR IS STALLING WHILE GOING UPHILL AND WHILE MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT HAND TURNS, DUE TO IGNITION SYSTEM TFI MODULE FAILURE.

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT CAUSING TURN SIGNALS TO BE INOPERABLE, REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER TO BE INOPERABLE, TEMPERATURE CONTOL UNIT TO BE INOPERABLE, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS UNABLE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. COOLANT GAUGE STAYS AT COLD, DEALER REPLACED THERMOSTAT DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. *SLC

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT CAUSING TURN SIGNALS TO BE INOPERABLE, REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER TO BE INOPERABLE, TEMPERATURE CONTOL UNIT TO BE INOPERABLE, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS UNABLE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. COOLANT GAUGE STAYS AT COLD, DEALER REPLACED THERMOSTAT DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. *SLC

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT CAUSING TURN SIGNALS TO BE INOPERABLE, REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER TO BE INOPERABLE, TEMPERATURE CONTOL UNIT TO BE INOPERABLE, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS UNABLE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. COOLANT GAUGE STAYS AT COLD, DEALER REPLACED THERMOSTAT DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. *SLC

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT CAUSING TURN SIGNALS TO BE INOPERABLE, REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER TO BE INOPERABLE, TEMPERATURE CONTOL UNIT TO BE INOPERABLE, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS UNABLE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. COOLANT GAUGE STAYS AT COLD, DEALER REPLACED THERMOSTAT DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. *SLC

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET AND NOISE IN BOTTOM OF ENGINE, RUNNING ROUGH WITH CHECK GUAGE LIGHT COMING ON AND OVERHEATING,THIS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE FREEWAY IMMEDIALTELY GOT OFF AND TOOK IT OVER TO RICE AND HOLMAN THE NEXT DAY.

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET AND NOISE IN BOTTOM OF ENGINE, RUNNING ROUGH WITH CHECK GUAGE LIGHT COMING ON AND OVERHEATING,THIS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE FREEWAY IMMEDIALTELY GOT OFF AND TOOK IT OVER TO RICE AND HOLMAN THE NEXT DAY.

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY

Oct 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS/OVERHEATS, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR AT CONSUMERS COST BECAUSE RECALL THAT WAS FOUND FOR THE PROBLEM WAS TOWARDS A LATER MODEL.*AK THE HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN. HEAVY WHITE SMOKE COMES FROM EXHAUST PIPE AND VEHICLE OVERHEATS. *YH

Oct 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLS/OVERHEATS, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR AT CONSUMERS COST BECAUSE RECALL THAT WAS FOUND FOR THE PROBLEM WAS TOWARDS A LATER MODEL.*AK THE HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN. HEAVY WHITE SMOKE COMES FROM EXHAUST PIPE AND VEHICLE OVERHEATS. *YH

Oct 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE SECOND FORD VEHICLE WITH 3.8L THAT WE HAVE OWNED. BOTH VEHICLES SUFFERED FROM THE SAME PROBLEM OF PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THE FIRST VEHICLE WAS A 1993 MERCURY SABLE WITH THE 3.8L ENGINE. EVERY MECHANIC I HAVE TALKED TO KNOWS THAT THESE HEAD GASKETS FAIL AT OR ABOUT 60,000 MILES. I...

Oct 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS/OVERHEATS, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR AT CONSUMERS COST BECAUSE RECALL THAT WAS FOUND FOR THE PROBLEM WAS TOWARDS A LATER MODEL.*AK THE HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN. HEAVY WHITE SMOKE COMES FROM EXHAUST PIPE AND VEHICLE OVERHEATS. *YH

Oct 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLS/OVERHEATS, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR AT CONSUMERS COST BECAUSE RECALL THAT WAS FOUND FOR THE PROBLEM WAS TOWARDS A LATER MODEL.*AK THE HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN. HEAVY WHITE SMOKE COMES FROM EXHAUST PIPE AND VEHICLE OVERHEATS. *YH

Oct 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE SECOND FORD VEHICLE WITH 3.8L THAT WE HAVE OWNED. BOTH VEHICLES SUFFERED FROM THE SAME PROBLEM OF PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THE FIRST VEHICLE WAS A 1993 MERCURY SABLE WITH THE 3.8L ENGINE. EVERY MECHANIC I HAVE TALKED TO KNOWS THAT THESE HEAD GASKETS FAIL AT OR ABOUT 60,000 MILES. I...

Oct 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEADGASKET,DAMAGED ENGINE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. WHY DOESN'T FORD PLAY FAIR?

Oct 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEADGASKET,DAMAGED ENGINE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. WHY DOESN'T FORD PLAY FAIR?

Oct 3, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS DURING AND AFTER LEFT HANDED TURNS, ALSO STALLS GOING UPHILL AND WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS, DUE TO THE TFI MODULE FAILURE. *SLC

Oct 3, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS DURING AND AFTER LEFT HANDED TURNS, ALSO STALLS GOING UPHILL AND WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS, DUE TO THE TFI MODULE FAILURE. *SLC

Sep 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATING SINCE 36797 MILES DEALER EXAMINED, SAME PROBLEM 36813 MILES DEALER EXAMINED AGAIN 41803 AGAIN COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING. SAID THAT HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND THAT FORD WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKET BOLTS AND NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL BOLTS ON HEAD GASKET OR NEW HEAD...

Sep 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT SEEMS LIKE FORD HAS A PROBLEM WITH ALL OF THERE 3.8L ENGINS AND NEEDS TO DO SOMTHING ABOUT THIS IF THEY WANT TO KEEP HAPPY CUSTOMERS. *AK

Sep 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATING SINCE 36797 MILES DEALER EXAMINED, SAME PROBLEM 36813 MILES DEALER EXAMINED AGAIN 41803 AGAIN COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING. SAID THAT HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND THAT FORD WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKET BOLTS AND NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL BOLTS ON HEAD GASKET OR NEW HEAD...

Sep 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT SEEMS LIKE FORD HAS A PROBLEM WITH ALL OF THERE 3.8L ENGINS AND NEEDS TO DO SOMTHING ABOUT THIS IF THEY WANT TO KEEP HAPPY CUSTOMERS. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT TO ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER BEING USED. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC ENTIRE SEAT BELT SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER REFERRED OWNER TO HOTLINE.*AK

Sep 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD HEAD GASKET, CRANKSHAFT, AND ROD BEARINGS REPLACED AT 67,000 AND 68,000 MILES, AND AT 83,000 BOTH ARE SHOT AGAIN.

Sep 27, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT TO ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER BEING USED. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC ENTIRE SEAT BELT SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER REFERRED OWNER TO HOTLINE.*AK

Sep 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD HEAD GASKET, CRANKSHAFT, AND ROD BEARINGS REPLACED AT 67,000 AND 68,000 MILES, AND AT 83,000 BOTH ARE SHOT AGAIN.

Sep 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED,HEAD LIGHTS FAILED,A/C FAILED,THROTTLE CABLE FAILED,THERMOSTAT FAILED,CLUTCH FAN FAILED,TAPE PLAYER NEVER WORKED

Sep 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

HEAD GASKETS FAILED,HEAD LIGHTS FAILED,A/C FAILED,THROTTLE CABLE FAILED,THERMOSTAT FAILED,CLUTCH FAN FAILED,TAPE PLAYER NEVER WORKED

Sep 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEAD GASKETS FAILED,HEAD LIGHTS FAILED,A/C FAILED,THROTTLE CABLE FAILED,THERMOSTAT FAILED,CLUTCH FAN FAILED,TAPE PLAYER NEVER WORKED

Sep 21, 2000 Equipment

HEAD GASKETS FAILED,HEAD LIGHTS FAILED,A/C FAILED,THROTTLE CABLE FAILED,THERMOSTAT FAILED,CLUTCH FAN FAILED,TAPE PLAYER NEVER WORKED

Sep 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED,HEAD LIGHTS FAILED,A/C FAILED,THROTTLE CABLE FAILED,THERMOSTAT FAILED,CLUTCH FAN FAILED,TAPE PLAYER NEVER WORKED

Sep 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

HEAD GASKETS FAILED,HEAD LIGHTS FAILED,A/C FAILED,THROTTLE CABLE FAILED,THERMOSTAT FAILED,CLUTCH FAN FAILED,TAPE PLAYER NEVER WORKED

Sep 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEAD GASKETS FAILED,HEAD LIGHTS FAILED,A/C FAILED,THROTTLE CABLE FAILED,THERMOSTAT FAILED,CLUTCH FAN FAILED,TAPE PLAYER NEVER WORKED

Sep 21, 2000 Equipment

HEAD GASKETS FAILED,HEAD LIGHTS FAILED,A/C FAILED,THROTTLE CABLE FAILED,THERMOSTAT FAILED,CLUTCH FAN FAILED,TAPE PLAYER NEVER WORKED

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAS ADMITTED THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE HEAD GASKET IN THEIR 3.8L ENGINE, BUT ARE ONLY REPLACING THOSE IN CARS 1994 OR NEWER. CALLS TO FORD STATED THEY WON'T COVER THIS EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME ENGINE, HAS LESS THEN 100,000 MILES, BECAUSE IT IS IN A 1993 VEHICLE. THEIR EXCUSE WAS THEY HAVN'...

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAS ADMITTED THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE HEAD GASKET IN THEIR 3.8L ENGINE, BUT ARE ONLY REPLACING THOSE IN CARS 1994 OR NEWER. CALLS TO FORD STATED THEY WON'T COVER THIS EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME ENGINE, HAS LESS THEN 100,000 MILES, BECAUSE IT IS IN A 1993 VEHICLE. THEIR EXCUSE WAS THEY HAVN'...

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

STEAM COMING FROM TAILPIPE. MY MECHANIC KNEW THE PROMLEM IMMEDIATELY, SAYS IT'S COMMON ON FORD 3.8L. GASKET MADE OF SHODDY MATERIAL. FUNNY,I LIKE T-BIRDS, MY SECOND ONE.

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

STEAM COMING FROM TAILPIPE. MY MECHANIC KNEW THE PROMLEM IMMEDIATELY, SAYS IT'S COMMON ON FORD 3.8L. GASKET MADE OF SHODDY MATERIAL. FUNNY,I LIKE T-BIRDS, MY SECOND ONE.

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

STEAM COMING FROM TAILPIPE. MY MECHANIC KNEW THE PROMLEM IMMEDIATELY, SAYS IT'S COMMON ON FORD 3.8L. GASKET MADE OF SHODDY MATERIAL. FUNNY,I LIKE T-BIRDS, MY SECOND ONE.

Sep 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

STEAM COMING FROM TAILPIPE. MY MECHANIC KNEW THE PROMLEM IMMEDIATELY, SAYS IT'S COMMON ON FORD 3.8L. GASKET MADE OF SHODDY MATERIAL. FUNNY,I LIKE T-BIRDS, MY SECOND ONE.

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 1, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS BLEW OUT WHEN THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ON. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE UNDER A RECALL; HOWEVER THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS BLEW OUT WHEN THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ON. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE UNDER A RECALL; HOWEVER THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS BLEW OUT WHEN THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ON. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE UNDER A RECALL; HOWEVER THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS BLEW OUT WHEN THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ON. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE UNDER A RECALL; HOWEVER THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED PREMATURELY, SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM EVEN PRIVIOUS TO 1994 3.8L'S

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED PREMATURELY, SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM EVEN PRIVIOUS TO 1994 3.8L'S

Aug 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOST OF POWER AND WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF TAIL PIPE; VEHICLE TAKEN TO INDEPENDENCE REPAIRS SHOP AND INFORMED OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER MFR'S EXTENDS WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

Aug 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOST OF POWER AND WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF TAIL PIPE; VEHICLE TAKEN TO INDEPENDENCE REPAIRS SHOP AND INFORMED OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER MFR'S EXTENDS WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

Aug 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS HAD UPPER ENGINE REBUILT, CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING, COMPUTER READ NO DATE WHEN TESTED. CAR MAKES GROWLING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED, DIFERENTIAL FLUID HAS BEEN REPLACED AS SUGGESTED BY MANUFACTURER.

Aug 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR HAS HAD UPPER ENGINE REBUILT, CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING, COMPUTER READ NO DATE WHEN TESTED. CAR MAKES GROWLING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED, DIFERENTIAL FLUID HAS BEEN REPLACED AS SUGGESTED BY MANUFACTURER.

Aug 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS HAD UPPER ENGINE REBUILT, CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING, COMPUTER READ NO DATE WHEN TESTED. CAR MAKES GROWLING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED, DIFERENTIAL FLUID HAS BEEN REPLACED AS SUGGESTED BY MANUFACTURER.

Aug 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR HAS HAD UPPER ENGINE REBUILT, CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING, COMPUTER READ NO DATE WHEN TESTED. CAR MAKES GROWLING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED, DIFERENTIAL FLUID HAS BEEN REPLACED AS SUGGESTED BY MANUFACTURER.

Aug 18, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE WORN OUT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 18, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE WORN OUT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HAD #99S30 DONE WELL B4 RECALL;HEADLIGHTS STILL GO OFF & ON EVEN WHEN FOG LIGHTS ARE NOT ON,FORD SAYS NOT RESPONSIBLE,PART OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Aug 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HAD #99S30 DONE WELL B4 RECALL;HEADLIGHTS STILL GO OFF & ON EVEN WHEN FOG LIGHTS ARE NOT ON,FORD SAYS NOT RESPONSIBLE,PART OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Aug 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HAD #99S30 DONE WELL B4 RECALL;HEADLIGHTS STILL GO OFF & ON EVEN WHEN FOG LIGHTS ARE NOT ON,FORD SAYS NOT RESPONSIBLE,PART OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Aug 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HAD #99S30 DONE WELL B4 RECALL;HEADLIGHTS STILL GO OFF & ON EVEN WHEN FOG LIGHTS ARE NOT ON,FORD SAYS NOT RESPONSIBLE,PART OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Aug 11, 2000 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRIORS BEGAN SMOKING, AND THEN IGNITED INTO A FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT FIRE OUT. FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT CIRCUIT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK DURING THE FIRE THE ALARM IS NOT WORKING. *YH

Aug 11, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING IF FOG LAMP SWITCH IS ON FOR EVEN A FEW MINS THE LIGHTS GO ON/OFF SOMETIMES FOR LONG PERIODS.

Aug 11, 2000 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRIORS BEGAN SMOKING, AND THEN IGNITED INTO A FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT FIRE OUT. FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT CIRCUIT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK DURING THE FIRE THE ALARM IS NOT WORKING. *YH

Aug 11, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING IF FOG LAMP SWITCH IS ON FOR EVEN A FEW MINS THE LIGHTS GO ON/OFF SOMETIMES FOR LONG PERIODS.

Aug 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE W/ 3.8 L ENGINE! *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE W/ 3.8 L ENGINE! *AK

Aug 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHY WOULD A 1993 THUNDERBIRD WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES HAVE IT HEAD GASKETS BURN OUT SO EARLY? I HAVE ALWAYS BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR IT'S ANNUAL UPKEEP. OIL ALWAYS CHANGED, TIRES ROTATED. I THOUGH I WAS BUYING A CAR THAT WOULD LAST ME FOR A LONG TIME AND 7 YEARS INTO IT I'M DOING MA...

Aug 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHY WOULD A 1993 THUNDERBIRD WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES HAVE IT HEAD GASKETS BURN OUT SO EARLY? I HAVE ALWAYS BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR IT'S ANNUAL UPKEEP. OIL ALWAYS CHANGED, TIRES ROTATED. I THOUGH I WAS BUYING A CAR THAT WOULD LAST ME FOR A LONG TIME AND 7 YEARS INTO IT I'M DOING MA...

Jul 31, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT GOT SO HOT THAT IT MELTED THE LENS COVER AND HOUSING SOCKET, ALMOST RESULTING IN A FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED .*AK BULBS ENLARGED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT ALSO. *YH

Jul 31, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT GOT SO HOT THAT IT MELTED THE LENS COVER AND HOUSING SOCKET, ALMOST RESULTING IN A FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED .*AK BULBS ENLARGED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT ALSO. *YH

Jul 30, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I'VE NOTICED NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME SPECIFIC PROBLEM THAT I HAD AND AM CURIOUS WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO ABOUT? ARE YOU WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET HUT? I SUGGEST YOU RECALL FAULTY PARTS ON A VEHICLE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLOWN @38000, MAIN BEARING FAILED 1 MONTH LATER, HEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN @95000

Jul 30, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I'VE NOTICED NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME SPECIFIC PROBLEM THAT I HAD AND AM CURIOUS WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO ABOUT? ARE YOU WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET HUT? I SUGGEST YOU RECALL FAULTY PARTS ON A VEHICLE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLOWN @38000, MAIN BEARING FAILED 1 MONTH LATER, HEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN @95000

Jul 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON STARTING, WHITE CLOUD OF SMOKE EMITTED FROM EXHAUST, ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH, ENGINE TEMP. GAUGE ROSE QUICKLY. TEST REVEALED BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jul 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON STARTING, WHITE CLOUD OF SMOKE EMITTED FROM EXHAUST, ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH, ENGINE TEMP. GAUGE ROSE QUICKLY. TEST REVEALED BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS TOLD THIS WAS NOT COVERED BACK IN EARLY 2000, WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IT IS NOW COVERED. THIS VEHICLES ENGINE WAS FORDS MISTAKE, THEY SHOULD STAND BEHIND IT. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS TOLD THIS WAS NOT COVERED BACK IN EARLY 2000, WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IT IS NOW COVERED. THIS VEHICLES ENGINE WAS FORDS MISTAKE, THEY SHOULD STAND BEHIND IT. *AK

Jul 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 57,446 MILES 3.8L ENGINE ENGULFED IS WHITE SMOKE. BETWEEN 57.446 MILE AND 58,346 ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, E.E. MIRROR SWITCH, DOOR LOCKS, ODOMETER, TRIPOMETER, WINDOW SWITHCHES. THIRD TIME FOR DOOR LOCKS. ALL FORD MOTOR SAYS IS THEY WILL DOCUMENT THE COMPLAINT.

Jul 16, 2000 Structure

HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 57,446 MILES 3.8L ENGINE ENGULFED IS WHITE SMOKE. BETWEEN 57.446 MILE AND 58,346 ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, E.E. MIRROR SWITCH, DOOR LOCKS, ODOMETER, TRIPOMETER, WINDOW SWITHCHES. THIRD TIME FOR DOOR LOCKS. ALL FORD MOTOR SAYS IS THEY WILL DOCUMENT THE COMPLAINT.

Jul 16, 2000 Power Train

HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 57,446 MILES 3.8L ENGINE ENGULFED IS WHITE SMOKE. BETWEEN 57.446 MILE AND 58,346 ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, E.E. MIRROR SWITCH, DOOR LOCKS, ODOMETER, TRIPOMETER, WINDOW SWITHCHES. THIRD TIME FOR DOOR LOCKS. ALL FORD MOTOR SAYS IS THEY WILL DOCUMENT THE COMPLAINT.

Jul 16, 2000 Visibility

HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 57,446 MILES 3.8L ENGINE ENGULFED IS WHITE SMOKE. BETWEEN 57.446 MILE AND 58,346 ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, E.E. MIRROR SWITCH, DOOR LOCKS, ODOMETER, TRIPOMETER, WINDOW SWITHCHES. THIRD TIME FOR DOOR LOCKS. ALL FORD MOTOR SAYS IS THEY WILL DOCUMENT THE COMPLAINT.

Jul 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 57,446 MILES 3.8L ENGINE ENGULFED IS WHITE SMOKE. BETWEEN 57.446 MILE AND 58,346 ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, E.E. MIRROR SWITCH, DOOR LOCKS, ODOMETER, TRIPOMETER, WINDOW SWITHCHES. THIRD TIME FOR DOOR LOCKS. ALL FORD MOTOR SAYS IS THEY WILL DOCUMENT THE COMPLAINT.

Jul 16, 2000 Structure

HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 57,446 MILES 3.8L ENGINE ENGULFED IS WHITE SMOKE. BETWEEN 57.446 MILE AND 58,346 ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, E.E. MIRROR SWITCH, DOOR LOCKS, ODOMETER, TRIPOMETER, WINDOW SWITHCHES. THIRD TIME FOR DOOR LOCKS. ALL FORD MOTOR SAYS IS THEY WILL DOCUMENT THE COMPLAINT.

Jul 16, 2000 Power Train

HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 57,446 MILES 3.8L ENGINE ENGULFED IS WHITE SMOKE. BETWEEN 57.446 MILE AND 58,346 ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, E.E. MIRROR SWITCH, DOOR LOCKS, ODOMETER, TRIPOMETER, WINDOW SWITHCHES. THIRD TIME FOR DOOR LOCKS. ALL FORD MOTOR SAYS IS THEY WILL DOCUMENT THE COMPLAINT.

Jul 16, 2000 Visibility

HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 57,446 MILES 3.8L ENGINE ENGULFED IS WHITE SMOKE. BETWEEN 57.446 MILE AND 58,346 ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, E.E. MIRROR SWITCH, DOOR LOCKS, ODOMETER, TRIPOMETER, WINDOW SWITHCHES. THIRD TIME FOR DOOR LOCKS. ALL FORD MOTOR SAYS IS THEY WILL DOCUMENT THE COMPLAINT.

Jul 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, ENGINE SPEWED WHITE SMOKE VIA TAILPIPE. ENGINE WON'T FIRE NOR START.*AK

Jul 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, ENGINE SPEWED WHITE SMOKE VIA TAILPIPE. ENGINE WON'T FIRE NOR START.*AK

Jul 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, ENGINE SPEWED WHITE SMOKE VIA TAILPIPE. ENGINE WON'T FIRE NOR START.*AK

Jul 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, ENGINE SPEWED WHITE SMOKE VIA TAILPIPE. ENGINE WON'T FIRE NOR START.*AK

Jul 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Visibility

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Seat Belts

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Seat Belts

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Structure

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Visibility

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Seat Belts

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Seat Belts

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Structure

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO GASKETS, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS FUEL LINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER MIRRORS AND THE POWER LOCKS, ILLUMINATION CONTROLS AS WELL AS MOTOR IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR<POWER DOOR>, SEATBELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SIGNALS FOR SEATBELT TO BE...

Jul 10, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND HE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. ALSO, BRAKE LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE WASN'T WORKING, AND WHEN WENT TO PULL THE SOCKETS, THE PLUGS WERE BURNED. DEALER WILL REPAIR AT OWNER'S COST. *AK *ML

Jul 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, BOTH GASKET WERE BLOWN.

Jul 10, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND HE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. ALSO, BRAKE LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE WASN'T WORKING, AND WHEN WENT TO PULL THE SOCKETS, THE PLUGS WERE BURNED. DEALER WILL REPAIR AT OWNER'S COST. *AK *ML

Jul 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, BOTH GASKET WERE BLOWN.

Jun 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 30, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 30, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE FIRST HAD A HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN 1997 W/ONLY 85002 MILES ON IT. IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY (75000 MI), SO FORD MADE ME PAY (TOTAL: $1135.36). IN JANUARY 2000 AFTER 50,000 ADDITIONAL MILES THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX THE VEHICLE, NOR WILL FORD. I HAVE SEEN ON...

Jun 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE FIRST HAD A HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN 1997 W/ONLY 85002 MILES ON IT. IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY (75000 MI), SO FORD MADE ME PAY (TOTAL: $1135.36). IN JANUARY 2000 AFTER 50,000 ADDITIONAL MILES THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX THE VEHICLE, NOR WILL FORD. I HAVE SEEN ON...

Jun 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IS WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK *ML

Jun 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IS WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK *ML

Jun 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT PUSHED THE DIMMER SWITCH TO PUT ON BRIGHT LIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS WENT TOTALLY OFF. CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE ANY LIGHT. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT PUSHED THE DIMMER SWITCH TO PUT ON BRIGHT LIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS WENT TOTALLY OFF. CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE ANY LIGHT. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FRO ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FRO ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NEWER VEHICLES WITH SIMILAR ENGINES HAVE HAD WARRANTY EXTENSIONS TO COVER THIS REPAIR. WHY IS THIS MAKE/MODEL WITH SAME ENGINE NOT BEING COVERED? *AK

Jun 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NEWER VEHICLES WITH SIMILAR ENGINES HAVE HAD WARRANTY EXTENSIONS TO COVER THIS REPAIR. WHY IS THIS MAKE/MODEL WITH SAME ENGINE NOT BEING COVERED? *AK

Jun 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEW, CAUSING VISIBILILTY PROBLEM.FORD REFUSES TO INCLUDE THUNDERBIRDS IN ITS HEADGASKET RECALL.*AK

Jun 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEW, CAUSING VISIBILILTY PROBLEM.FORD REFUSES TO INCLUDE THUNDERBIRDS IN ITS HEADGASKET RECALL.*AK

Jun 13, 2000 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE WAS STUCK IN OPEN POSITION. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 99V275/ HEADLIGHT SWITCH. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE UNDER RECALL AND REMEDY HAS FAILED. THE DEALER HAS REINSPECTED VEHICLE, AND WILL REPAIR IT AGAIN AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V275000/ HEADLIGHTS, AND FOUND OUT FROM DEALER THAT PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WASN'T COVERED UNDER RECALL. CONSUMER HAS REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONCE BEFORE OUT OF HIS OWN POCKET. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE WAS STUCK IN OPEN POSITION. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 99V275/ HEADLIGHT SWITCH. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE UNDER RECALL AND REMEDY HAS FAILED. THE DEALER HAS REINSPECTED VEHICLE, AND WILL REPAIR IT AGAIN AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V275000/ HEADLIGHTS, AND FOUND OUT FROM DEALER THAT PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WASN'T COVERED UNDER RECALL. CONSUMER HAS REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONCE BEFORE OUT OF HIS OWN POCKET. *AK

Jun 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8L ENGINE FAILURE, FORD WILL NOT COMPENSATE DUE TO MY VEHICLE BEING A 1993, EVEN THOUGH THIS IS AN ACKNOWLEDGED DESIGIN DEFECT IN THE 3.8L ENGINES. *AK

Jun 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS TWO TIMES. 1ST TIME AT 57K - 2ND TIME AT 105K. *AK

Jun 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8L ENGINE FAILURE, FORD WILL NOT COMPENSATE DUE TO MY VEHICLE BEING A 1993, EVEN THOUGH THIS IS AN ACKNOWLEDGED DESIGIN DEFECT IN THE 3.8L ENGINES. *AK

Jun 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS TWO TIMES. 1ST TIME AT 57K - 2ND TIME AT 105K. *AK

Jun 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COLD START, LOUD BANGING NOISE, SMOKE COMING FROM TAILPIPE, ANTIFREEZE LEAKING, DUE TO BAD HEAD GASKET.

Jun 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COLD START, LOUD BANGING NOISE, SMOKE COMING FROM TAILPIPE, ANTIFREEZE LEAKING, DUE TO BAD HEAD GASKET.

Jun 7, 2000 Seats

THE DESIGN OF THE SEATS DO NOT CONTAIN A LOCKING FEATURE, THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY DURING REAR END COLLISION, POOR DESIGN. *MJS

Jun 7, 2000 Seats

THE DESIGN OF THE SEATS DO NOT CONTAIN A LOCKING FEATURE, THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY DURING REAR END COLLISION, POOR DESIGN. *MJS

Jun 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SAME 3.8 ENGINE IN OTHER YEAR AND MODEL OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY BY FORD. POSSIBLE REIMBURSEMENT FOR 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD ?? *AK

Jun 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SAME 3.8 ENGINE IN OTHER YEAR AND MODEL OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY BY FORD. POSSIBLE REIMBURSEMENT FOR 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD ?? *AK

Jun 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET - REQUIRING MULTIPLE COMPONET REPLACEMENT & PRESSURE TESTING. *AK

Jun 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET - REQUIRING MULTIPLE COMPONET REPLACEMENT & PRESSURE TESTING. *AK

May 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON 3.8L FORD ENGINE. REPAIR COST $917. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON A PREVIOUSLY OWNED 1988 THUNDERBIRD WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND APPROXIMATELY THE SAME MILEAGE. A YEAR AGO MY SON HAD THE SAME FAILURE ON HIS 1995 FORD MUSTANG AND HAS SINCE RECEIVED NOTICE THAT FORD ...

May 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON 3.8L FORD ENGINE. REPAIR COST $917. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON A PREVIOUSLY OWNED 1988 THUNDERBIRD WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND APPROXIMATELY THE SAME MILEAGE. A YEAR AGO MY SON HAD THE SAME FAILURE ON HIS 1995 FORD MUSTANG AND HAS SINCE RECEIVED NOTICE THAT FORD ...

May 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE 3.8-V6 ENGINE; WHILE DRIVING NOTICED OVERHEATING AND SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE DUE TO BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER PROCEEDED TO REPLACE GASKETS WITH ESTIMATE OF $1,800 FOR REPAIRS. AFTER ASSEMBLY AND TEST DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PISTON SHAFT BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACING ...

May 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE 3.8-V6 ENGINE; WHILE DRIVING NOTICED OVERHEATING AND SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE DUE TO BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER PROCEEDED TO REPLACE GASKETS WITH ESTIMATE OF $1,800 FOR REPAIRS. AFTER ASSEMBLY AND TEST DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PISTON SHAFT BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACING ...

May 24, 2000 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-275, CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

May 24, 2000 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-275, CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

May 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILURE HAPPENED IN '96, '97, & '99 (CHARGED FOR 2 REPAIRS). *AK

May 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILURE HAPPENED IN '96, '97, & '99 (CHARGED FOR 2 REPAIRS). *AK

May 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM MAKING THIS COMPLAINT ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET I HAD TO REPLACE RECENTLY. I CALLED FORD TO COMPLAIN AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NOT GOTTEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. NOW I FIND OUT IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT. I ALSO READ THAT FORD WAS GOING TO REPLACE/PAY FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL ...

May 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET

May 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM MAKING THIS COMPLAINT ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET I HAD TO REPLACE RECENTLY. I CALLED FORD TO COMPLAIN AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NOT GOTTEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. NOW I FIND OUT IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT. I ALSO READ THAT FORD WAS GOING TO REPLACE/PAY FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL ...

May 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET CAUSED THE ENGINE TO EASE UP & FAIL. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED FOUR TIMES. DEALER SAID HEAD GASKETS WERE THE REASON WHY THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED SO MANY TIMES. *AK

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING ON CYLINDERS 1&2. *AK

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET CAUSED THE ENGINE TO EASE UP & FAIL. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED FOUR TIMES. DEALER SAID HEAD GASKETS WERE THE REASON WHY THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED SO MANY TIMES. *AK

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING ON CYLINDERS 1&2. *AK

May 16, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 16, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE HEARD OF POSSIBLE WIDESPREAD PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKET OF THIS TYPE. WOULD LIKE INFORMATION BEFORE WE HAVE IT FIXED. IS FORD RECALLING, EXTENDING WARRANTY? *AK

May 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE HEARD OF POSSIBLE WIDESPREAD PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKET OF THIS TYPE. WOULD LIKE INFORMATION BEFORE WE HAVE IT FIXED. IS FORD RECALLING, EXTENDING WARRANTY? *AK

May 13, 2000 Seats

SEATS DO NOT LOCK; I CALLED A FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IS HOW THE 1993 FORD'S WERE MADE THAT YEAR. TO ME THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS HAZARD; THEY HAVE THE "LOCK HANDLE" BUT SERVES NO PURPOSE; I ALWAYS USED THE "HANDLE" THINKING IT WORKED, UNTIL I FOUND OUT 'OTHERWISE'!!! I FEEL THIS COULD RESULT ...

May 13, 2000 Seats

SEATS DO NOT LOCK; I CALLED A FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IS HOW THE 1993 FORD'S WERE MADE THAT YEAR. TO ME THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS HAZARD; THEY HAVE THE "LOCK HANDLE" BUT SERVES NO PURPOSE; I ALWAYS USED THE "HANDLE" THINKING IT WORKED, UNTIL I FOUND OUT 'OTHERWISE'!!! I FEEL THIS COULD RESULT ...

May 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE PREMATURELY BLOWN OUT FOUR TIMES, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS BLUE AT 82,00 MILES. *AK

May 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLEW A HEAD GASKET AT A LITTLE OVER 90000 MILES. THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST BLINDING DRIVERS BEHIND AND ON EITHER SIDE. THE CAR ALSO STALLED SEVERAL TIMES BLOCKING TRAFFIC AT MAJOR INTERSECTIONS LEADING UP TO THE ENGINE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS COVERED FOR 1994 AND 1995 T-BIRDS...

May 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE PREMATURELY BLOWN OUT FOUR TIMES, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS BLUE AT 82,00 MILES. *AK

May 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLEW A HEAD GASKET AT A LITTLE OVER 90000 MILES. THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST BLINDING DRIVERS BEHIND AND ON EITHER SIDE. THE CAR ALSO STALLED SEVERAL TIMES BLOCKING TRAFFIC AT MAJOR INTERSECTIONS LEADING UP TO THE ENGINE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS COVERED FOR 1994 AND 1995 T-BIRDS...

May 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLOWN AT 72,000 MILES. THERE IS NO RECALL OR TSB ON THIS PROBLEM, YET IN CHECKING NHTSA COMPLAINT SECTION THERE APPEARS TO BE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. OF COURSE THESE ARE ONLY THOSE PEOPLE THAT TOOK THE TIME TO FILE A COMPLAINT. MY LOCAL DEALER, JORDAN FORD IN ...

May 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLOWN AT 72,000 MILES. THERE IS NO RECALL OR TSB ON THIS PROBLEM, YET IN CHECKING NHTSA COMPLAINT SECTION THERE APPEARS TO BE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. OF COURSE THESE ARE ONLY THOSE PEOPLE THAT TOOK THE TIME TO FILE A COMPLAINT. MY LOCAL DEALER, JORDAN FORD IN ...

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TALKING WITH OTHER FORD OWNERS, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR, YET FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEGDE OR ASSIST IN ANYWAY WITH THE THUNDERBIRD MODELS. *AK

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TALKING WITH OTHER FORD OWNERS, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR, YET FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEGDE OR ASSIST IN ANYWAY WITH THE THUNDERBIRD MODELS. *AK

May 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THE CAR WOULDN'T HEAT UP AND IT WOULD DIE ON ME WHEN I WOULD GIVE IT GAS TO ACELERATE OR TAKE OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT. I ALMOST GOT HIT TWICE. THERE ALSO WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST.*AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THE CAR WOULDN'T HEAT UP AND IT WOULD DIE ON ME WHEN I WOULD GIVE IT GAS TO ACELERATE OR TAKE OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT. I ALMOST GOT HIT TWICE. THERE ALSO WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST.*AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THE CAR WOULDN'T HEAT UP AND IT WOULD DIE ON ME WHEN I WOULD GIVE IT GAS TO ACELERATE OR TAKE OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT. I ALMOST GOT HIT TWICE. THERE ALSO WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST.*AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THE CAR WOULDN'T HEAT UP AND IT WOULD DIE ON ME WHEN I WOULD GIVE IT GAS TO ACELERATE OR TAKE OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT. I ALMOST GOT HIT TWICE. THERE ALSO WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST.*AK

May 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I CONTACTED YOU BACK IN MARCH BECAUSE OF MY THUNDERBIRD'S EARLY ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE,AND MY MANY LETTER'S AND PHONE CALLS TO FORD WHICH WENT UNANSWERED . I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY SATISFACTION IN MY COMPLAINTS. IN FORD'S FIRST RECALL OF THEIR 3.8L HEAD GASKET FAILURE MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED THE...

May 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I CONTACTED YOU BACK IN MARCH BECAUSE OF MY THUNDERBIRD'S EARLY ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE,AND MY MANY LETTER'S AND PHONE CALLS TO FORD WHICH WENT UNANSWERED . I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY SATISFACTION IN MY COMPLAINTS. IN FORD'S FIRST RECALL OF THEIR 3.8L HEAD GASKET FAILURE MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED THE...

Apr 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD A BAD HEAD GASKET, PROBLEMATIC OF MOST 3.8 LITRE REAR WHEEL DRIVE FORD PASSENGER CARS FROM 1988 TO 1996. FORD HAS RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM WITH THE '94 THROUGH '96 3.8 LITRES, BUT THESE ARE THE SAME 3.8 LITRES IN THE EARLIER MODELS. I OWN A '93 THUNDERBIRD THAT JUST NEEDED THE HEAD GASKETS REP...

Apr 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD A BAD HEAD GASKET, PROBLEMATIC OF MOST 3.8 LITRE REAR WHEEL DRIVE FORD PASSENGER CARS FROM 1988 TO 1996. FORD HAS RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM WITH THE '94 THROUGH '96 3.8 LITRES, BUT THESE ARE THE SAME 3.8 LITRES IN THE EARLIER MODELS. I OWN A '93 THUNDERBIRD THAT JUST NEEDED THE HEAD GASKETS REP...

Apr 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 70,000 MILES / FORD FAILS TO RECALL VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 70,000 MILES / FORD FAILS TO RECALL VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 23, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH HAS FAILED AND FALLS A FEW MONTHS OUTSIDE OF RECALL. *AK

Apr 23, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH HAS FAILED AND FALLS A FEW MONTHS OUTSIDE OF RECALL. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS-TWICE. ONCE AT ABOUT 65000 MILES AND AGAIN AT ABOUT 120000 MILES. I BELIEVE IT'S DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT--IRON BLOCK/ALUMINUM HEADS--AND INCORRECT ASSEMBLY. I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. IF NHTSA WOULD CHECK SERVICE RECORDS ON A NATIONAL BASIS THEN I THINK YO...

Apr 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS-TWICE. ONCE AT ABOUT 65000 MILES AND AGAIN AT ABOUT 120000 MILES. I BELIEVE IT'S DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT--IRON BLOCK/ALUMINUM HEADS--AND INCORRECT ASSEMBLY. I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. IF NHTSA WOULD CHECK SERVICE RECORDS ON A NATIONAL BASIS THEN I THINK YO...

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM ON THE FOURTH ENGINE FAILURE OF THIS CAR, I FEEL IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE BUY-BACK THAT FORD IS HOLDING ON THE 95 WINDSTARS. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM ON THE FOURTH ENGINE FAILURE OF THIS CAR, I FEEL IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE BUY-BACK THAT FORD IS HOLDING ON THE 95 WINDSTARS. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM ON THE FOURTH ENGINE FAILURE OF THIS CAR, I FEEL IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE BUY-BACK THAT FORD IS HOLDING ON THE 95 WINDSTARS. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM ON THE FOURTH ENGINE FAILURE OF THIS CAR, I FEEL IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE BUY-BACK THAT FORD IS HOLDING ON THE 95 WINDSTARS. *AK

Apr 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TOOK CAR IN TO HAVE A RECALL ON A HEAD LAMP SWITCH FIXED. TOLD THEM CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A HESITATION WHEN TAKING OFF AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO HAVE THE IAC CENSOR REPLACED. HAD THAT DONE AT A COST OF 363.00. THEY ALSO PUT IN A NEW THERMOSTAT, SID ENGINE WASN'T GETTING HOT ENOUGH...

Apr 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

TOOK CAR IN TO HAVE A RECALL ON A HEAD LAMP SWITCH FIXED. TOLD THEM CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A HESITATION WHEN TAKING OFF AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO HAVE THE IAC CENSOR REPLACED. HAD THAT DONE AT A COST OF 363.00. THEY ALSO PUT IN A NEW THERMOSTAT, SID ENGINE WASN'T GETTING HOT ENOUGH...

Apr 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOOK CAR IN TO HAVE A RECALL ON A HEAD LAMP SWITCH FIXED. TOLD THEM CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A HESITATION WHEN TAKING OFF AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO HAVE THE IAC CENSOR REPLACED. HAD THAT DONE AT A COST OF 363.00. THEY ALSO PUT IN A NEW THERMOSTAT, SID ENGINE WASN'T GETTING HOT ENOUGH...

Apr 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOOK CAR IN TO HAVE A RECALL ON A HEAD LAMP SWITCH FIXED. TOLD THEM CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A HESITATION WHEN TAKING OFF AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO HAVE THE IAC CENSOR REPLACED. HAD THAT DONE AT A COST OF 363.00. THEY ALSO PUT IN A NEW THERMOSTAT, SID ENGINE WASN'T GETTING HOT ENOUGH...

Apr 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TOOK CAR IN TO HAVE A RECALL ON A HEAD LAMP SWITCH FIXED. TOLD THEM CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A HESITATION WHEN TAKING OFF AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO HAVE THE IAC CENSOR REPLACED. HAD THAT DONE AT A COST OF 363.00. THEY ALSO PUT IN A NEW THERMOSTAT, SID ENGINE WASN'T GETTING HOT ENOUGH...

Apr 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

TOOK CAR IN TO HAVE A RECALL ON A HEAD LAMP SWITCH FIXED. TOLD THEM CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A HESITATION WHEN TAKING OFF AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO HAVE THE IAC CENSOR REPLACED. HAD THAT DONE AT A COST OF 363.00. THEY ALSO PUT IN A NEW THERMOSTAT, SID ENGINE WASN'T GETTING HOT ENOUGH...

Apr 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOOK CAR IN TO HAVE A RECALL ON A HEAD LAMP SWITCH FIXED. TOLD THEM CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A HESITATION WHEN TAKING OFF AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO HAVE THE IAC CENSOR REPLACED. HAD THAT DONE AT A COST OF 363.00. THEY ALSO PUT IN A NEW THERMOSTAT, SID ENGINE WASN'T GETTING HOT ENOUGH...

Apr 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOOK CAR IN TO HAVE A RECALL ON A HEAD LAMP SWITCH FIXED. TOLD THEM CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A HESITATION WHEN TAKING OFF AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO HAVE THE IAC CENSOR REPLACED. HAD THAT DONE AT A COST OF 363.00. THEY ALSO PUT IN A NEW THERMOSTAT, SID ENGINE WASN'T GETTING HOT ENOUGH...

Apr 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE 3.8 - V6 ENGINE; WHILE DRIVING NOTICED COOLANT LEAKAGES/OVERHEATING, AND SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE DUE TO A BLOWEN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE 3.8 - V6 ENGINE; WHILE DRIVING NOTICED COOLANT LEAKAGES/OVERHEATING, AND SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE DUE TO A BLOWEN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM MANIFOLD PIPE. *AK *TT

Apr 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM MANIFOLD PIPE. *AK *TT

Apr 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WELL MAINTAINED CAR. NEVER ABUSED. NOSAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WELL MAINTAINED CAR. NEVER ABUSED. NOSAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET(S) FAILED. ANTI-FREEZE WENT OUT EXHAUST CAUSING LARGE WHITE CLOUD - REDUCED VISIBILITY FOR DRIVERS BEHIND ME. CAR OVERHEATED - STOPPED ON ROAD CAUSING TRAFFIC BACKUP. A DEALER REP SAID PROBLEM IS BECOMING COMMON WITH T-BIRDS THAT HAVE 55-80K MILES. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS. BUT IT...

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET(S) FAILED. ANTI-FREEZE WENT OUT EXHAUST CAUSING LARGE WHITE CLOUD - REDUCED VISIBILITY FOR DRIVERS BEHIND ME. CAR OVERHEATED - STOPPED ON ROAD CAUSING TRAFFIC BACKUP. A DEALER REP SAID PROBLEM IS BECOMING COMMON WITH T-BIRDS THAT HAVE 55-80K MILES. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS. BUT IT...

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE A V6 3.8 LITER FORD THUNDERBIRD LX WITH A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. BROUGHT THIS CAR USED IN JULY OF 1999 AND IT HAD 63,000 MILES ON IT NOW HAS 68,000 TOOK TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HE TALKED WITH THE FORD DEALER IN OUR TOWN AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE WERE 3 AUTO WITH SAME PROBLEM ON RECALL THAT ...

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE A V6 3.8 LITER FORD THUNDERBIRD LX WITH A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. BROUGHT THIS CAR USED IN JULY OF 1999 AND IT HAD 63,000 MILES ON IT NOW HAS 68,000 TOOK TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HE TALKED WITH THE FORD DEALER IN OUR TOWN AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE WERE 3 AUTO WITH SAME PROBLEM ON RECALL THAT ...

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE 3.8 LITER ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE CYLINDER. THIS ENGINE IS RECALLED IN OTHER MODELS, BUT NOT THE THUNDERBIRD. OWNER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT 80,000 MILES. FORD HAS HAS A RECALL ON THIS ENGINE. THEY RERFUSE TO RECALL MY 1993 THUNDERBIRD. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE WHICH ALSO CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE OIL. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED ON MY THUNDERBIRD WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEED - THE CAR EMITTED A HUGE CLOUD OF VAPOR, OBSCURING THE ROAD BEHIND ME AND CAUSING ME TO IMMEDIATELY LOSE POWER. FORD HAS DECLINED TO COVER THE REPAIR COST, EVEN THOUGHT THE EXACT SAME ENGINE IN A TA...

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS FAILURE IS KNOWN BY FORD, AND RECALLS OF OTHER VEHICLES WITH THIS ENGINE HAVE BEEN DONE. BUT THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL/YEAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE 3.8 LITER ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE CYLINDER. THIS ENGINE IS RECALLED IN OTHER MODELS, BUT NOT THE THUNDERBIRD. OWNER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT 80,000 MILES. FORD HAS HAS A RECALL ON THIS ENGINE. THEY RERFUSE TO RECALL MY 1993 THUNDERBIRD. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE WHICH ALSO CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE OIL. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED ON MY THUNDERBIRD WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEED - THE CAR EMITTED A HUGE CLOUD OF VAPOR, OBSCURING THE ROAD BEHIND ME AND CAUSING ME TO IMMEDIATELY LOSE POWER. FORD HAS DECLINED TO COVER THE REPAIR COST, EVEN THOUGHT THE EXACT SAME ENGINE IN A TA...

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS FAILURE IS KNOWN BY FORD, AND RECALLS OF OTHER VEHICLES WITH THIS ENGINE HAVE BEEN DONE. BUT THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL/YEAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DESPITE HAVING REGULAR SERVICE AS FORD MANUAL DETAILS, ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED OCT 23,1999 AT 65,975 MILES. I HAD NO WARNING OF ANYTHING WRONG UNTIL THAT SATURDAY MORNING WHEN I WAS DRIVING TO THE GROCERY AND WHITE SMOKE STARTED POURING FROM MY TAILPIPE. I WAS LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM HOME, SO I R...

Mar 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DESPITE HAVING REGULAR SERVICE AS FORD MANUAL DETAILS, ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED OCT 23,1999 AT 65,975 MILES. I HAD NO WARNING OF ANYTHING WRONG UNTIL THAT SATURDAY MORNING WHEN I WAS DRIVING TO THE GROCERY AND WHITE SMOKE STARTED POURING FROM MY TAILPIPE. I WAS LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM HOME, SO I R...

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET CRACKED, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON VARIOUS MODELS. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED TWICE, AND OWNER WAS TOLD THAT HIS CAR WASN'T COVERED BECAUSE IT HAD A DIFFERENT COOLANT SYSTEM, AND BECA...

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, IN A YR-1/2 THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED.

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET CRACKED, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON VARIOUS MODELS. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED TWICE, AND OWNER WAS TOLD THAT HIS CAR WASN'T COVERED BECAUSE IT HAD A DIFFERENT COOLANT SYSTEM, AND BECA...

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, IN A YR-1/2 THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED.

Mar 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL WORK PERFORMED FOR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, PRIOR TO REPAIR THE CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURES, AFTER REPAIR OF THE RECALL COMPONENT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHTS DUE TO A FAULTY MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. *MJS

Mar 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL WORK PERFORMED FOR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, PRIOR TO REPAIR THE CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURES, AFTER REPAIR OF THE RECALL COMPONENT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHTS DUE TO A FAULTY MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. *MJS

Mar 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL WORK PERFORMED FOR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, PRIOR TO REPAIR THE CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURES, AFTER REPAIR OF THE RECALL COMPONENT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHTS DUE TO A FAULTY MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. *MJS

Mar 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL WORK PERFORMED FOR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, PRIOR TO REPAIR THE CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURES, AFTER REPAIR OF THE RECALL COMPONENT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHTS DUE TO A FAULTY MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. *MJS

Mar 23, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL # 99V275000 FORD/HEADLIGHTS; DEALER WAS REFUSING TO NONOR RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL. DEALER INSISTED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RELATED TO RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL # 99V275000 FORD/HEADLIGHTS; DEALER WAS REFUSING TO NONOR RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL. DEALER INSISTED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RELATED TO RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COULD SMELL ANTIFREEZE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE SHORTLY BEFORE THE HEAED GASKET BLEW AND ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN POORLY AND BLOW WHITE SMOKE FROM THE TAILPIPE. THIS REPAIR WAS VERY COSTLY AND FORD HAS BEGUN TO COMPENSATE OWNERS OF OTHER FORD MODELS WITH THE EXACT SAME ENGINE, BUT NO THE FORD THUNDERBIR...

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COULD SMELL ANTIFREEZE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE SHORTLY BEFORE THE HEAED GASKET BLEW AND ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN POORLY AND BLOW WHITE SMOKE FROM THE TAILPIPE. THIS REPAIR WAS VERY COSTLY AND FORD HAS BEGUN TO COMPENSATE OWNERS OF OTHER FORD MODELS WITH THE EXACT SAME ENGINE, BUT NO THE FORD THUNDERBIR...

Mar 22, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS DEFECTIVE. YH

Mar 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COULD SMELL ANTIFREEZE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE SHORTLY BEFORE THE HEAED GASKET BLEW AND ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN POORLY AND BLOW WHITE SMOKE FROM THE TAILPIPE. THIS REPAIR WAS VERY COSTLY AND FORD HAS BEGUN TO COMPENSATE OWNERS OF OTHER FORD MODELS WITH THE EXACT SAME ENGINE, BUT NO THE FORD THUNDERBIR...

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COULD SMELL ANTIFREEZE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE SHORTLY BEFORE THE HEAED GASKET BLEW AND ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN POORLY AND BLOW WHITE SMOKE FROM THE TAILPIPE. THIS REPAIR WAS VERY COSTLY AND FORD HAS BEGUN TO COMPENSATE OWNERS OF OTHER FORD MODELS WITH THE EXACT SAME ENGINE, BUT NO THE FORD THUNDERBIR...

Mar 22, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS DEFECTIVE. YH

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL TRAFFIC THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP, CONSUMER HAD TO STOP 10 TIMES FOR WATER. THE HEAD GASKET BLEW SOON AFTER. OTHER FORD MODELS HAVE HAD THEIR ENGINES RECALLED, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS THAT THE OIL PRESSU...

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL TRAFFIC THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP, CONSUMER HAD TO STOP 10 TIMES FOR WATER. THE HEAD GASKET BLEW SOON AFTER. OTHER FORD MODELS HAVE HAD THEIR ENGINES RECALLED, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS THAT THE OIL PRESSU...

Mar 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL TRAFFIC THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP, CONSUMER HAD TO STOP 10 TIMES FOR WATER. THE HEAD GASKET BLEW SOON AFTER. OTHER FORD MODELS HAVE HAD THEIR ENGINES RECALLED, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS THAT THE OIL PRESSU...

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL TRAFFIC THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP, CONSUMER HAD TO STOP 10 TIMES FOR WATER. THE HEAD GASKET BLEW SOON AFTER. OTHER FORD MODELS HAVE HAD THEIR ENGINES RECALLED, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS THAT THE OIL PRESSU...

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL TRAFFIC THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP, CONSUMER HAD TO STOP 10 TIMES FOR WATER. THE HEAD GASKET BLEW SOON AFTER. OTHER FORD MODELS HAVE HAD THEIR ENGINES RECALLED, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS THAT THE OIL PRESSU...

Mar 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL TRAFFIC THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP, CONSUMER HAD TO STOP 10 TIMES FOR WATER. THE HEAD GASKET BLEW SOON AFTER. OTHER FORD MODELS HAVE HAD THEIR ENGINES RECALLED, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS THAT THE OIL PRESSU...

Mar 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW BY FATHER IN 1993 AND PURCHASED BY ME (SON) IN 1999. ALL SERVICE TO VEHICLE HAS BEEN COMPLETED BY FORD DEALERS OR NATIONAL OIL CHANGE COMPANIES AT MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. THIS HEAD GASKET FAILURE IS VERY PREMATURE FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS INDICITIVE OF A COMMON PROBLEM F...

Mar 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW BY FATHER IN 1993 AND PURCHASED BY ME (SON) IN 1999. ALL SERVICE TO VEHICLE HAS BEEN COMPLETED BY FORD DEALERS OR NATIONAL OIL CHANGE COMPANIES AT MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. THIS HEAD GASKET FAILURE IS VERY PREMATURE FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS INDICITIVE OF A COMMON PROBLEM F...

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PLEASE ENCOURAGE FORD TO RECALL THIS PROBLEM ENGINE OR REIMBURSE COST OF REPAIRS!!! NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PLEASE ENCOURAGE FORD TO RECALL THIS PROBLEM ENGINE OR REIMBURSE COST OF REPAIRS!!! NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW 2X 1ST. TIME @ 67,000 MI, AND AGAIN @ 96,000 MI. JUNKED CAR. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW 2X 1ST. TIME @ 67,000 MI, AND AGAIN @ 96,000 MI. JUNKED CAR. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW 2X 1ST. TIME @ 67,000 MI, AND AGAIN @ 96,000 MI. JUNKED CAR. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW 2X 1ST. TIME @ 67,000 MI, AND AGAIN @ 96,000 MI. JUNKED CAR. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW 2X 1ST. TIME @ 67,000 MI, AND AGAIN @ 96,000 MI. JUNKED CAR. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW 2X 1ST. TIME @ 67,000 MI, AND AGAIN @ 96,000 MI. JUNKED CAR. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO PREVIOUS OCCASIONS, WITHIN 72000 MILES OF EACH OTHER. CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSEDFOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO PREVIOUS OCCASIONS, WITHIN 72000 MILES OF EACH OTHER. CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSEDFOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML

Mar 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAS EXTENDED WARRANTIES ON SOME MODELS FOR EARLY HEAD GASKET FAILURE,AT ABOUT 65,500 MILES, OUR CAR HAS THE SAME ENGINE IN IT AS THE RECALLS AND WE HAD FAILURE AT 48,000 MILES, I HAVE CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE ONLY TO BE TOLD MINE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM, I HAVE WROTE A LETTER TO JIM O'...

Mar 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAS EXTENDED WARRANTIES ON SOME MODELS FOR EARLY HEAD GASKET FAILURE,AT ABOUT 65,500 MILES, OUR CAR HAS THE SAME ENGINE IN IT AS THE RECALLS AND WE HAD FAILURE AT 48,000 MILES, I HAVE CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE ONLY TO BE TOLD MINE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM, I HAVE WROTE A LETTER TO JIM O'...

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILED HEAD GASKET CAUSED ME TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. HEAD GASKET FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS AFTER 6 YEAR/100K EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED. SINCE FORD IS ALREADY RECALLING THIS ENGINE FROM OTHER CARS OF THE SAME ERA, IT IS LIKELY MY ENGINE HAD THE SAME DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOCAL MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE3.8'S WISH I HAVE KNOWN SOONER. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILED HEAD GASKET CAUSED ME TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. HEAD GASKET FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS AFTER 6 YEAR/100K EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED. SINCE FORD IS ALREADY RECALLING THIS ENGINE FROM OTHER CARS OF THE SAME ERA, IT IS LIKELY MY ENGINE HAD THE SAME DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOCAL MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE3.8'S WISH I HAVE KNOWN SOONER. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BIG PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE SAME ONE RECALLED IN OUTHER FORDS. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BIG PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE SAME ONE RECALLED IN OUTHER FORDS. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN OUT, RENDERING THE ENGINE INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN OUT, RENDERING THE ENGINE INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE. CALLED DEALER. DEALER STATED ENGINE GAS VALVE COVER BLEW OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE. CALLED DEALER. DEALER STATED ENGINE GAS VALVE COVER BLEW OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT BROKE WHEN MY SON THREW HIS BOOK BAG IN THE CAR. I CALLED FORD TO GET A REPLACEMENT PART AND THATS WHEN THEY TOLD ME IT WAS $258.00 . JUST FOR THE PART . IT IS HARD FOR ME TO BELIVE THAT IT BROKE THAT EASY. AND THAT THEY DONT JUST MAKE THE PLASTIC PART. I HOPE YOU CAN HELP

Feb 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT A DEFECTIVE HEAD CASKET WAS ALSO SEEN ON ANOTHER 1993 T-BIRD (6 CYL). *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT BROKE WHEN MY SON THREW HIS BOOK BAG IN THE CAR. I CALLED FORD TO GET A REPLACEMENT PART AND THATS WHEN THEY TOLD ME IT WAS $258.00 . JUST FOR THE PART . IT IS HARD FOR ME TO BELIVE THAT IT BROKE THAT EASY. AND THAT THEY DONT JUST MAKE THE PLASTIC PART. I HOPE YOU CAN HELP

Feb 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT A DEFECTIVE HEAD CASKET WAS ALSO SEEN ON ANOTHER 1993 T-BIRD (6 CYL). *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA RECALL 99V275000 CONCERNING HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. CONSUMER HAD THIS RECALL REPAIRED ON DEC. 12, 1999, THE SWITCH HAS GONE BAD AGAIN ON 02-FEB-2000. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT BULBS FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP IN PLASTIC HOUSING WHICH CAUSES PLASTIC BULB SOCKETS TO MELT TO BULBS. *MJS

Feb 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA RECALL 99V275000 CONCERNING HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. CONSUMER HAD THIS RECALL REPAIRED ON DEC. 12, 1999, THE SWITCH HAS GONE BAD AGAIN ON 02-FEB-2000. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT BULBS FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP IN PLASTIC HOUSING WHICH CAUSES PLASTIC BULB SOCKETS TO MELT TO BULBS. *MJS

Feb 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY OVERHEATING, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER HEAD GASKET BLEW CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO ENGINE. *MJS

Feb 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY OVERHEATING, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER HEAD GASKET BLEW CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO ENGINE. *MJS

Jan 28, 2000 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, SEAT BELT RETRACTOR THAT GOES ACROSS THE SHOULDERS WILL REETRACT AS IF THE DOOR WAS OPENED, AND THE SAME FOR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. BUT, NOT IT'S BROKEN. *AK *SLC

Jan 28, 2000 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, SEAT BELT RETRACTOR THAT GOES ACROSS THE SHOULDERS WILL REETRACT AS IF THE DOOR WAS OPENED, AND THE SAME FOR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. BUT, NOT IT'S BROKEN. *AK *SLC

Jan 27, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS FAILED TO REMAIN LOCKED. AUTOMATIC MECHANISM FOR THE SHOULDER BELT WOULD DROP OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE SPRING IN THE MECHANISM WAS BROKE & IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS FAILED TO REMAIN LOCKED. AUTOMATIC MECHANISM FOR THE SHOULDER BELT WOULD DROP OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE SPRING IN THE MECHANISM WAS BROKE & IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 99V275000; DEALER FIXED THE RECALL, BUT VEHICLE IS STILL EXPERIENCING HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING WHICH MAY CAUSE VISIUAL DIFFICULTY, AND RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER NEEDED TO REPLACE "OTHER SWITCHES" AND WILL CHARGE CONSUMER. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. NLM

Jan 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 99V275000; DEALER FIXED THE RECALL, BUT VEHICLE IS STILL EXPERIENCING HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING WHICH MAY CAUSE VISIUAL DIFFICULTY, AND RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER NEEDED TO REPLACE "OTHER SWITCHES" AND WILL CHARGE CONSUMER. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. NLM

Jan 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHT LENSES FADNG/DISCOLORATION WHICH CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHT LENSES FADNG/DISCOLORATION WHICH CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE EXPERIENCE FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO NOTICE, REPAIRS MADE TO WRONG COMPONENT AND CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRIOR WRONG REPAIRS (99V-275). *MJS

Jan 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE EXPERIENCE FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO NOTICE, REPAIRS MADE TO WRONG COMPONENT AND CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRIOR WRONG REPAIRS (99V-275). *MJS

Jan 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RIGHT ENGINE HEAD GASKET ORIGINALLY FAILED 11/95 WHEN THE CAR WAS EXPERIENCING UNEXPLAINED BUCKING SENSATION UNDER LOAD IN COLD WEATHER. AFTER NUMUROUS VISITS AND ALTERNATIVE REPAIRS, DEALER FINALLY FIGURED OUT PROBLEM AND REPLACED RIGHT HEAD GASKET IN 3/97. BOTH GASKETS ALONG WITH WATER PUMP FAIL...

Jan 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RIGHT ENGINE HEAD GASKET ORIGINALLY FAILED 11/95 WHEN THE CAR WAS EXPERIENCING UNEXPLAINED BUCKING SENSATION UNDER LOAD IN COLD WEATHER. AFTER NUMUROUS VISITS AND ALTERNATIVE REPAIRS, DEALER FINALLY FIGURED OUT PROBLEM AND REPLACED RIGHT HEAD GASKET IN 3/97. BOTH GASKETS ALONG WITH WATER PUMP FAIL...

Jan 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RIGHT ENGINE HEAD GASKET ORIGINALLY FAILED 11/95 WHEN THE CAR WAS EXPERIENCING UNEXPLAINED BUCKING SENSATION UNDER LOAD IN COLD WEATHER. AFTER NUMUROUS VISITS AND ALTERNATIVE REPAIRS, DEALER FINALLY FIGURED OUT PROBLEM AND REPLACED RIGHT HEAD GASKET IN 3/97. BOTH GASKETS ALONG WITH WATER PUMP FAIL...

Jan 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RIGHT ENGINE HEAD GASKET ORIGINALLY FAILED 11/95 WHEN THE CAR WAS EXPERIENCING UNEXPLAINED BUCKING SENSATION UNDER LOAD IN COLD WEATHER. AFTER NUMUROUS VISITS AND ALTERNATIVE REPAIRS, DEALER FINALLY FIGURED OUT PROBLEM AND REPLACED RIGHT HEAD GASKET IN 3/97. BOTH GASKETS ALONG WITH WATER PUMP FAIL...

Jan 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALUMINUM ENGINE HEADS CRACKED, WITH LEAKAGE. SERVICE CENTER SUGGESTED WE REPORT THIS, SINCE HE HAS REPAIRED ABOUT 20 OTHER AUTOMOBILES IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE SAME MILEAGE. SAYS HEADS DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH METAL AT THE HEAD BOLTS AND REPAIRS WILL BE NECESSARY AGAIN AFTER 50...

Jan 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALUMINUM ENGINE HEADS CRACKED, WITH LEAKAGE. SERVICE CENTER SUGGESTED WE REPORT THIS, SINCE HE HAS REPAIRED ABOUT 20 OTHER AUTOMOBILES IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE SAME MILEAGE. SAYS HEADS DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH METAL AT THE HEAD BOLTS AND REPAIRS WILL BE NECESSARY AGAIN AFTER 50...

Jan 4, 2000 Seats

REPORTING BOTH FRONT FOLDED SEAT WILL NOT STAY LATCH, SEAT BACK CAN BE MOVE BY PUSHING BACK ON SEAT. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIRS UNLESS COST GO TO CONSUMER.

Jan 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V-275) CAUSING LIGHTS TO FLICKER. PRIOR TO NOTICE DEALER REPLACED THE DIMMER SWITCH WHICH DID NOT RECTIFY THE FLICKERING PROBLEM. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE WRONG PART THAT WAS CHANGED. NLM

Jan 4, 2000 Seats

REPORTING BOTH FRONT FOLDED SEAT WILL NOT STAY LATCH, SEAT BACK CAN BE MOVE BY PUSHING BACK ON SEAT. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIRS UNLESS COST GO TO CONSUMER.

Jan 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V-275) CAUSING LIGHTS TO FLICKER. PRIOR TO NOTICE DEALER REPLACED THE DIMMER SWITCH WHICH DID NOT RECTIFY THE FLICKERING PROBLEM. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE WRONG PART THAT WAS CHANGED. NLM

Dec 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V275000 IN MAIL. CONTACTED DEALER & SET APPOINTMENT. WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT RECALL APPLIED ONLY TO NEW DESIGN OF HEADLIGHT SWITCH. INFORMATION IN LETTER DID NOT STATE HEADLIGHT DESIGN. OWNER HAD SWITCH REPLACED TWICE BEFORE RECEIVING NOTICE. MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Dec 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V275000 IN MAIL. CONTACTED DEALER & SET APPOINTMENT. WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT RECALL APPLIED ONLY TO NEW DESIGN OF HEADLIGHT SWITCH. INFORMATION IN LETTER DID NOT STATE HEADLIGHT DESIGN. OWNER HAD SWITCH REPLACED TWICE BEFORE RECEIVING NOTICE. MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Dec 20, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOESN'T WORK DUE TO THE RETRACTOR NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER UNABLE TO HAVE RECALL 99V-275 REPAIRED FOR THE HEADLIGHT FLICKERING DUE TO DEALER PROBLEM. *NLM

Dec 20, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOESN'T WORK DUE TO THE RETRACTOR NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER UNABLE TO HAVE RECALL 99V-275 REPAIRED FOR THE HEADLIGHT FLICKERING DUE TO DEALER PROBLEM. *NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS EXHIBITED FLICKERING CONDITION PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-275. *NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS EXHIBITED FLICKERING CONDITION PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-275. *NLM

Dec 7, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH IS CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO FLICKER AND GO OUT. IN ONORDER TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON, CONSUMERHAS TO TURN ON THE TURN SIGNALS FIRST. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SWITCH. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A GASOLINE LEAK; THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DEVELOPED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE OF RECALL. I JUST BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE FACILITY. THEY CHARGED ME HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR REPAIR. TONIGHT, I SEARCHED THE INTERNET, AND FOUDN NHT...

Dec 7, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING CONNECTOR FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING THE HEAD LIGHT FLICKERING ON AND OFF RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.(99V-275) YH

Dec 7, 1999 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR FAILED. YH

Dec 7, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH IS CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO FLICKER AND GO OUT. IN ONORDER TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON, CONSUMERHAS TO TURN ON THE TURN SIGNALS FIRST. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SWITCH. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A GASOLINE LEAK; THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DEVELOPED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE OF RECALL. I JUST BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE FACILITY. THEY CHARGED ME HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR REPAIR. TONIGHT, I SEARCHED THE INTERNET, AND FOUDN NHT...

Dec 7, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING CONNECTOR FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING THE HEAD LIGHT FLICKERING ON AND OFF RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.(99V-275) YH

Dec 7, 1999 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR FAILED. YH

Nov 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO NOTICE AND REPAIRED AT A NON-FORD DEALERSHIP, REIMBURSEMENT DENIED DUE TO LOCATION OF REPAIR (99V-275). MJS

Nov 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO NOTICE AND REPAIRED AT A NON-FORD DEALERSHIP, REIMBURSEMENT DENIED DUE TO LOCATION OF REPAIR (99V-275). MJS

Nov 24, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP ASSEMBLY HAS MELTED. DELAER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP ASSEMBLY HAS MELTED. DELAER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Exterior Lighting

AFTER COMPLETE HEADLIGHT FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. I WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS BURNED DUE TO "QUOTE" EXCESSIVE DRAW FROM HEADLAMP AND FOG LAMP SWITCHES. HE ADVISED ME THAT HEADLAMP AND FOG LAMP SWITCHES WERE NOT IN STOCK BUT TO REPLAC...

Nov 22, 1999 Exterior Lighting

AFTER COMPLETE HEADLIGHT FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. I WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS BURNED DUE TO "QUOTE" EXCESSIVE DRAW FROM HEADLAMP AND FOG LAMP SWITCHES. HE ADVISED ME THAT HEADLAMP AND FOG LAMP SWITCHES WERE NOT IN STOCK BUT TO REPLAC...

Nov 22, 1999 Exterior Lighting

AFTER COMPLETE HEADLIGHT FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. I WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS BURNED DUE TO "QUOTE" EXCESSIVE DRAW FROM HEADLAMP AND FOG LAMP SWITCHES. HE ADVISED ME THAT HEADLAMP AND FOG LAMP SWITCHES WERE NOT IN STOCK BUT TO REPLAC...

Nov 22, 1999 Exterior Lighting

AFTER COMPLETE HEADLIGHT FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. I WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS BURNED DUE TO "QUOTE" EXCESSIVE DRAW FROM HEADLAMP AND FOG LAMP SWITCHES. HE ADVISED ME THAT HEADLAMP AND FOG LAMP SWITCHES WERE NOT IN STOCK BUT TO REPLAC...

Nov 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE BULBS IN THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT MELTED THROUGH THE PLASTIC WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE BULBS IN THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT MELTED THROUGH THE PLASTIC WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS BLINK, FAIL CONTINOUSLY AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BY DEALERSHIP

Nov 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM

Nov 10, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS BLINK, FAIL CONTINOUSLY AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BY DEALERSHIP

Nov 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM

Nov 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AT APPROX 45MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKING/ROUGH IDLING. CONTACTED LOCAL MECHANIC THERE WAS A BLOWEN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. CONTACTED A LOCAL FORD DEALER, WHO SAID THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AT APPROX 45MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKING/ROUGH IDLING. CONTACTED LOCAL MECHANIC THERE WAS A BLOWEN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. CONTACTED A LOCAL FORD DEALER, WHO SAID THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL UNHINGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL UNHINGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL UNHINGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL UNHINGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL UNHINGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL UNHINGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. YH

Oct 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW CAUSING CAR TO OVERHEAT AND BLOWING WATER THROUGH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENED WITH NO WARNING OF OVERHEATING WHATSOEVER. AS A MATTER OF FACT, NO PROBLEMS INCURRED UP TO THIS POINT. THIS INCIDENT LEFT DRIVER STRANDED AS VEHICLE WAS IMMOBILIZED.

Oct 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW CAUSING CAR TO OVERHEAT AND BLOWING WATER THROUGH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENED WITH NO WARNING OF OVERHEATING WHATSOEVER. AS A MATTER OF FACT, NO PROBLEMS INCURRED UP TO THIS POINT. THIS INCIDENT LEFT DRIVER STRANDED AS VEHICLE WAS IMMOBILIZED.

Oct 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STEAM COMES OUT OF ALL AIR VENTS AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF RUNNING, ALONG WITH A BAD SMELL; WATER COMES OUT ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR; ENGINE GETS VERY HOT AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES; COOLANT CONSTANTLY LEAKS. DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Seat Belts

STEAM COMES OUT OF ALL AIR VENTS AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF RUNNING, ALONG WITH A BAD SMELL; WATER COMES OUT ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR; ENGINE GETS VERY HOT AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES; COOLANT CONSTANTLY LEAKS. DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STEAM COMES OUT OF ALL AIR VENTS AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF RUNNING, ALONG WITH A BAD SMELL; WATER COMES OUT ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR; ENGINE GETS VERY HOT AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES; COOLANT CONSTANTLY LEAKS. DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Seat Belts

STEAM COMES OUT OF ALL AIR VENTS AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF RUNNING, ALONG WITH A BAD SMELL; WATER COMES OUT ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR; ENGINE GETS VERY HOT AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES; COOLANT CONSTANTLY LEAKS. DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF FOR PERIODS OF TIME. DLR HAS REPLACED THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF FOR PERIODS OF TIME. DLR HAS REPLACED THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF FOR PERIODS OF TIME. DLR HAS REPLACED THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF FOR PERIODS OF TIME. DLR HAS REPLACED THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 10, 1999 Power Train

THROTTLE BODY LEVER GROMMET DRY ROTTED. THEREFORE, THE LEVER DISENGAGED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR CAUSING SERIOUS TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. THIS PART WAS RECALLED ON THE MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OF MY CAR IN DECEMBER 93 (RECALL #93B31). THE REPLACEMENT GROMMET WAS METAL. I HAD MY CAR AT A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAI...

Oct 10, 1999 Power Train

THROTTLE BODY LEVER GROMMET DRY ROTTED. THEREFORE, THE LEVER DISENGAGED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR CAUSING SERIOUS TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. THIS PART WAS RECALLED ON THE MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OF MY CAR IN DECEMBER 93 (RECALL #93B31). THE REPLACEMENT GROMMET WAS METAL. I HAD MY CAR AT A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAI...

Oct 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK IS LEAKING FLUID AT THE SEAM ONTO TO THE GROUND. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK IS LEAKING FLUID AT THE SEAM ONTO TO THE GROUND. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Exterior Lighting Fire

WHILE DRIVING A FIRE IGNITED AT THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICL., WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM A SHORTIN THE HEADLAMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Oct 5, 1999 Exterior Lighting Fire

WHILE DRIVING A FIRE IGNITED AT THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICL., WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM A SHORTIN THE HEADLAMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Sep 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

REAR RUNNING LIGHTS THAT GO ACROSS THE BACK OF THE CAR DO NOT LIGHT UP. WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR SNOW THE BACK OF THE CAR IS NOT VISABLE. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

REAR RUNNING LIGHTS THAT GO ACROSS THE BACK OF THE CAR DO NOT LIGHT UP. WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR SNOW THE BACK OF THE CAR IS NOT VISABLE. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN SWITCHING FROM BRIGHT TO DIM LIGHTS THE LIGHTS GO COMPLETELY OUT. COULD HAVE HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BUT WAS FORTUNATE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS.

Sep 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN SWITCHING FROM BRIGHT TO DIM LIGHTS THE LIGHTS GO COMPLETELY OUT. COULD HAVE HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BUT WAS FORTUNATE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS.

Sep 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

SEAT BELT LIGHT DOES NOT GO OUT, UNABLE TO BE FIXED. MJS

Sep 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PROBLEMS, SLOW ACCELERATION, HESITATION, VEHICLE HAD TROUBLE STARTING THEN EXPERIENCES SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. MJS

Sep 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

SEAT BELT LIGHT DOES NOT GO OUT, UNABLE TO BE FIXED. MJS

Sep 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PROBLEMS, SLOW ACCELERATION, HESITATION, VEHICLE HAD TROUBLE STARTING THEN EXPERIENCES SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. MJS

Sep 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO ABOUT 70 TO 80 MPH . CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WAS HARD, AND DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO ABOUT 70 TO 80 MPH . CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WAS HARD, AND DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN REPORTED. THIS IS MOST DEFINATELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND WHY IS THERE NO RECALL? LAST FAILURE WAS AT A RATE OF OVER 60MPH AROUND A CURVE WITH NO AMBIENT LIGHTING ON THE ROADWAY. THERE WAS VIRTUALLY NO VISIBILITY AFTER THE INCIDENT.

Sep 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO ABOUT 70 TO 80 MPH . CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WAS HARD, AND DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO ABOUT 70 TO 80 MPH . CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WAS HARD, AND DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN REPORTED. THIS IS MOST DEFINATELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND WHY IS THERE NO RECALL? LAST FAILURE WAS AT A RATE OF OVER 60MPH AROUND A CURVE WITH NO AMBIENT LIGHTING ON THE ROADWAY. THERE WAS VIRTUALLY NO VISIBILITY AFTER THE INCIDENT.

Sep 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCLERATED WHICH MIGHT HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE AND WOULD NOT DECELRATE; DRIVER COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. SPEED REACH 90 MPH BEFORE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SHUT VEHICLE DOWN. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCLERATED WHICH MIGHT HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE AND WOULD NOT DECELRATE; DRIVER COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. SPEED REACH 90 MPH BEFORE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SHUT VEHICLE DOWN. *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HEAD GASKETS: W/O ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER SUDDENLY THERE APPEARED WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST PIPE, TEMP. GAUAGE WENT UP, CAR HAD NOT BEEN USING ANY OIL AND/OR ANTI-FREEZE WHICH IS A HEADS UP TO SUCH A PROBLEM OCCURING. ALL MAINTENANCE HAD ALWAYS BEEN KEPT UP ON A REGULAR BASIS ON VEHICLE. TOLD AT TI...

Sep 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS: W/O ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER SUDDENLY THERE APPEARED WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST PIPE, TEMP. GAUAGE WENT UP, CAR HAD NOT BEEN USING ANY OIL AND/OR ANTI-FREEZE WHICH IS A HEADS UP TO SUCH A PROBLEM OCCURING. ALL MAINTENANCE HAD ALWAYS BEEN KEPT UP ON A REGULAR BASIS ON VEHICLE. TOLD AT TI...

Sep 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HEAD GASKETS: W/O ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER SUDDENLY THERE APPEARED WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST PIPE, TEMP. GAUAGE WENT UP, CAR HAD NOT BEEN USING ANY OIL AND/OR ANTI-FREEZE WHICH IS A HEADS UP TO SUCH A PROBLEM OCCURING. ALL MAINTENANCE HAD ALWAYS BEEN KEPT UP ON A REGULAR BASIS ON VEHICLE. TOLD AT TI...

Sep 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS: W/O ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER SUDDENLY THERE APPEARED WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST PIPE, TEMP. GAUAGE WENT UP, CAR HAD NOT BEEN USING ANY OIL AND/OR ANTI-FREEZE WHICH IS A HEADS UP TO SUCH A PROBLEM OCCURING. ALL MAINTENANCE HAD ALWAYS BEEN KEPT UP ON A REGULAR BASIS ON VEHICLE. TOLD AT TI...

Sep 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHOUT WARNING, HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AT 75,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO FORD RECOMMENDED SERVICE SCHEDULE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN 1989-1995 FORD 3.8L V6 ENGINES.

Sep 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHOUT WARNING, HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AT 75,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO FORD RECOMMENDED SERVICE SCHEDULE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN 1989-1995 FORD 3.8L V6 ENGINES.

Aug 19, 1999 Suspension

THE RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 19, 1999 Suspension

THE RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE KEEPS CUTTING OFF, CIRCUITING OUT, A/C DOES NOT WORK. SEEMS TO BE ELECTRICAL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE KEEPS CUTTING OFF, CIRCUITING OUT, A/C DOES NOT WORK. SEEMS TO BE ELECTRICAL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR OVERHEATS AND RUNS POORLY, THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A LEAKY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. I HAD IT CHECKED FOR HYDRO CARBONS AT A GARAGE WHICH IT HAS, INDICATING A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. I WAS TOLD THAT THE LOCAL MERCURY DEALER WAS FLOODED WITH 3.8L BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIER WILL B...

Jul 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR OVERHEATS AND RUNS POORLY, THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A LEAKY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. I HAD IT CHECKED FOR HYDRO CARBONS AT A GARAGE WHICH IT HAS, INDICATING A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. I WAS TOLD THAT THE LOCAL MERCURY DEALER WAS FLOODED WITH 3.8L BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIER WILL B...

Jul 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAILED DUE TO A BAD ELECTRICAL SWITCH, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS SHORT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND SMOKE APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM IGNITION SWITCH AREA. DEALER CONTACTED AND FAULTY PARTS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Visibility

HEADLIGHTS FAILED DUE TO A BAD ELECTRICAL SWITCH, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS SHORT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND SMOKE APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM IGNITION SWITCH AREA. DEALER CONTACTED AND FAULTY PARTS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS FAILED DUE TO A BAD ELECTRICAL SWITCH, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS SHORT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND SMOKE APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM IGNITION SWITCH AREA. DEALER CONTACTED AND FAULTY PARTS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAILED DUE TO A BAD ELECTRICAL SWITCH, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS SHORT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND SMOKE APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM IGNITION SWITCH AREA. DEALER CONTACTED AND FAULTY PARTS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Visibility

HEADLIGHTS FAILED DUE TO A BAD ELECTRICAL SWITCH, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS SHORT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND SMOKE APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM IGNITION SWITCH AREA. DEALER CONTACTED AND FAULTY PARTS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS FAILED DUE TO A BAD ELECTRICAL SWITCH, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS SHORT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND SMOKE APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM IGNITION SWITCH AREA. DEALER CONTACTED AND FAULTY PARTS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING ENGINE COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING ENGINE COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Suspension

FRONT END LOWER CONTROL ARMS POORLY DESIGNED, TOO MUCH PLAY WHEN BRAKING, CAR LOOSES ABILITY TO STAY IN LINE. *ET

Jun 8, 1999 Suspension

FRONT END LOWER CONTROL ARMS POORLY DESIGNED, TOO MUCH PLAY WHEN BRAKING, CAR LOOSES ABILITY TO STAY IN LINE. *ET

May 2, 1999 Exterior Lighting

CAUSES COMPLETE HEADLIGHT LOSS WHEN USED

May 2, 1999 Exterior Lighting

CAUSES COMPLETE HEADLIGHT LOSS WHEN USED

Apr 16, 1999 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER OFF & ON. DEALER SAID WIRING HAD MELTED TO DUE EXTREME HEAT. WHAT CAUSED EXTREME HEAT?

Apr 16, 1999 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER OFF & ON. DEALER SAID WIRING HAD MELTED TO DUE EXTREME HEAT. WHAT CAUSED EXTREME HEAT?

Apr 3, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED. THE BELT IS ATTACHED TO DOOR & CAN HEAR MOTOR HUMMING. THE BELT IS STUCK IN SAME POSITION. WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO CHECK.

Apr 3, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED. THE BELT IS ATTACHED TO DOOR & CAN HEAR MOTOR HUMMING. THE BELT IS STUCK IN SAME POSITION. WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO CHECK.

Mar 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

EA99005, HEADLIGHT SWITCH; INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIIVNG THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH ON AND OFF BEFORE GOING OFF COMPLETELY. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. ABOUT ONE YEAR AND SIX MONTHS AGO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAI...

Mar 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

EA99005, HEADLIGHT SWITCH; INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIIVNG THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH ON AND OFF BEFORE GOING OFF COMPLETELY. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. ABOUT ONE YEAR AND SIX MONTHS AGO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAI...

Mar 12, 1999 Electrical System

IN ALL CASES, THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL FLASH OFF AND ON AFTER BEING ON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL BURN OUT REPEATEDLY. THE PARK LIGHTS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL FAIL REPEATEDLY. THE RADIO WILL FAIL ALL AT DIFFERENT TIMES. THESE ELECTRICAL/LIGHT FAILURES HAPPEN MORE...

Mar 12, 1999 Exterior Lighting

IN ALL CASES, THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL FLASH OFF AND ON AFTER BEING ON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL BURN OUT REPEATEDLY. THE PARK LIGHTS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL FAIL REPEATEDLY. THE RADIO WILL FAIL ALL AT DIFFERENT TIMES. THESE ELECTRICAL/LIGHT FAILURES HAPPEN MORE...

Mar 12, 1999 Exterior Lighting

IN ALL CASES, THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL FLASH OFF AND ON AFTER BEING ON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL BURN OUT REPEATEDLY. THE PARK LIGHTS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL FAIL REPEATEDLY. THE RADIO WILL FAIL ALL AT DIFFERENT TIMES. THESE ELECTRICAL/LIGHT FAILURES HAPPEN MORE...

Mar 12, 1999 Exterior Lighting

IN ALL CASES, THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL FLASH OFF AND ON AFTER BEING ON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL BURN OUT REPEATEDLY. THE PARK LIGHTS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL FAIL REPEATEDLY. THE RADIO WILL FAIL ALL AT DIFFERENT TIMES. THESE ELECTRICAL/LIGHT FAILURES HAPPEN MORE...

Mar 12, 1999 Electrical System

IN ALL CASES, THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL FLASH OFF AND ON AFTER BEING ON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL BURN OUT REPEATEDLY. THE PARK LIGHTS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL FAIL REPEATEDLY. THE RADIO WILL FAIL ALL AT DIFFERENT TIMES. THESE ELECTRICAL/LIGHT FAILURES HAPPEN MORE...

Mar 12, 1999 Exterior Lighting

IN ALL CASES, THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL FLASH OFF AND ON AFTER BEING ON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL BURN OUT REPEATEDLY. THE PARK LIGHTS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL FAIL REPEATEDLY. THE RADIO WILL FAIL ALL AT DIFFERENT TIMES. THESE ELECTRICAL/LIGHT FAILURES HAPPEN MORE...

Mar 12, 1999 Exterior Lighting

IN ALL CASES, THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL FLASH OFF AND ON AFTER BEING ON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL BURN OUT REPEATEDLY. THE PARK LIGHTS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL FAIL REPEATEDLY. THE RADIO WILL FAIL ALL AT DIFFERENT TIMES. THESE ELECTRICAL/LIGHT FAILURES HAPPEN MORE...

Mar 12, 1999 Exterior Lighting

IN ALL CASES, THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL FLASH OFF AND ON AFTER BEING ON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL BURN OUT REPEATEDLY. THE PARK LIGHTS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL FAIL REPEATEDLY. THE RADIO WILL FAIL ALL AT DIFFERENT TIMES. THESE ELECTRICAL/LIGHT FAILURES HAPPEN MORE...

Feb 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, FOOT WAS TAKEN OFF GAS PEDAL TO BRAKE BUT VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. INCIDENT OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK.ET.

Feb 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, FOOT WAS TAKEN OFF GAS PEDAL TO BRAKE BUT VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. INCIDENT OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK.ET.

Feb 12, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELTS DON'T WORK WHEN CONSUMER OR PASSENGER GET INTO VEHICLE, SHOULDER BELTS GET STUCK WHEN TRYING TO GET THEM ACROSS CHEST. ALSO, MOTOR IS BURNING OUT, CAUSING SHOULDER BELTS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. *AK

Feb 12, 1999 Seat Belts

BOTH DOORS SAG THEY MUST BE LIFTED TO CLOSE WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT DO TO MY CONDITION IT IS ALSO ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO EXIT FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE WITHOUT APPLYING A LOT OF FORCE. SEAT BELT MOTOR ON DRIVERS SIDE IS INTERMITTENT HOWEVER SHOULDER BELT IS NEARLY ALWAYS USELESS IN THE UNSECURED POSITION.

Feb 12, 1999 Structure

BOTH DOORS SAG THEY MUST BE LIFTED TO CLOSE WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT DO TO MY CONDITION IT IS ALSO ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO EXIT FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE WITHOUT APPLYING A LOT OF FORCE. SEAT BELT MOTOR ON DRIVERS SIDE IS INTERMITTENT HOWEVER SHOULDER BELT IS NEARLY ALWAYS USELESS IN THE UNSECURED POSITION.

Feb 12, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELTS DON'T WORK WHEN CONSUMER OR PASSENGER GET INTO VEHICLE, SHOULDER BELTS GET STUCK WHEN TRYING TO GET THEM ACROSS CHEST. ALSO, MOTOR IS BURNING OUT, CAUSING SHOULDER BELTS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. *AK

Feb 12, 1999 Seat Belts

BOTH DOORS SAG THEY MUST BE LIFTED TO CLOSE WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT DO TO MY CONDITION IT IS ALSO ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO EXIT FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE WITHOUT APPLYING A LOT OF FORCE. SEAT BELT MOTOR ON DRIVERS SIDE IS INTERMITTENT HOWEVER SHOULDER BELT IS NEARLY ALWAYS USELESS IN THE UNSECURED POSITION.

Feb 12, 1999 Structure

BOTH DOORS SAG THEY MUST BE LIFTED TO CLOSE WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT DO TO MY CONDITION IT IS ALSO ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO EXIT FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE WITHOUT APPLYING A LOT OF FORCE. SEAT BELT MOTOR ON DRIVERS SIDE IS INTERMITTENT HOWEVER SHOULDER BELT IS NEARLY ALWAYS USELESS IN THE UNSECURED POSITION.

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE MAKING A STOP THE ENGINE STARTED ACCELERATING WHILE CONSUMER WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAK PEDAL. REAR WHEELS WERE STILLTRAVELING. ENGINE IDLED TO 65 MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN VEHICLE OFF TO STOP THE ACCLERATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE MAKING A STOP THE ENGINE STARTED ACCELERATING WHILE CONSUMER WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAK PEDAL. REAR WHEELS WERE STILLTRAVELING. ENGINE IDLED TO 65 MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN VEHICLE OFF TO STOP THE ACCLERATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE NEEDLE RUNS HIGH ON THE CAR, AND BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING OUT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAID THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE NEEDLE RUNS HIGH ON THE CAR, AND BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING OUT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAID THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE NEEDLE RUNS HIGH ON THE CAR, AND BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING OUT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAID THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE NEEDLE RUNS HIGH ON THE CAR, AND BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING OUT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAID THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE GONE BAD, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC 6 MONTHS AGO THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF FOR VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALSO HAS OCCURRED WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS & FOG LAMPS ON, BUT ALSO OCCURRRED WITH THEM OFF. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE GONE BAD, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC 6 MONTHS AGO THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF FOR VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALSO HAS OCCURRED WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS & FOG LAMPS ON, BUT ALSO OCCURRRED WITH THEM OFF. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Power Train

A PLASTIC BUSHING BROKE AND ALLOWED A CABLE TO COME OFF THAT CONTROLED THE TRANSMISSIONS ABILITY TO SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE. WHEN THE CABLE IS OFF, NO PRESSURE SIGNAL IS KNOWN AT THE TRANSMISSION. SO PRESSURES ARE TOO LOW AND DIRECT CLUTCH WILL BURN UP. THIS PROBLEM WAS SUBJECT TO RECALL 93B17 THAT W...

Jan 27, 1999 Power Train

A PLASTIC BUSHING BROKE AND ALLOWED A CABLE TO COME OFF THAT CONTROLED THE TRANSMISSIONS ABILITY TO SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE. WHEN THE CABLE IS OFF, NO PRESSURE SIGNAL IS KNOWN AT THE TRANSMISSION. SO PRESSURES ARE TOO LOW AND DIRECT CLUTCH WILL BURN UP. THIS PROBLEM WAS SUBJECT TO RECALL 93B17 THAT W...

Jan 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM HE SEES ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH T-BIRDS AND COUGARS. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT DO THE REPAIR, I HAD MY REGULAR MECHANIC DO IT. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE 94 AND 95 3.8 V6 ENGINES WERE RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT NOT THE 93, WHICH IS THE SAME ENGINE!

Jan 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM HE SEES ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH T-BIRDS AND COUGARS. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT DO THE REPAIR, I HAD MY REGULAR MECHANIC DO IT. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE 94 AND 95 3.8 V6 ENGINES WERE RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT NOT THE 93, WHICH IS THE SAME ENGINE!

Dec 14, 1998 Exterior Lighting

LIGHT BULB SOCKETS IN THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IN REAR WINDOW MELT, DEALER CONTACTED AND ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT CANNOT REMEDY. THE SOCKETS ARE PLASTIC THAT MELT WITH HEAT. *AK

Dec 14, 1998 Exterior Lighting

LIGHT BULB SOCKETS IN THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IN REAR WINDOW MELT, DEALER CONTACTED AND ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT CANNOT REMEDY. THE SOCKETS ARE PLASTIC THAT MELT WITH HEAT. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. ALSO, WHEN LOCKING THE SEAT BELTS, ONCE CONSUMER HITS THE BRAKES, THE SEAT BELT WON'T STAY LOCKED. CONSUMER CLAIMS THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. ALSO, WHEN LOCKING THE SEAT BELTS, ONCE CONSUMER HITS THE BRAKES, THE SEAT BELT WON'T STAY LOCKED. CONSUMER CLAIMS THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. ALSO, WHEN LOCKING THE SEAT BELTS, ONCE CONSUMER HITS THE BRAKES, THE SEAT BELT WON'T STAY LOCKED. CONSUMER CLAIMS THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. ALSO, WHEN LOCKING THE SEAT BELTS, ONCE CONSUMER HITS THE BRAKES, THE SEAT BELT WON'T STAY LOCKED. CONSUMER CLAIMS THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HIGH MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT IS MELTING FROM HEAT OF BULB. ENTIRE ENCASEMENT HAS TURNED BLACK. THE BULB SOCKET & ATTACHMENT HAS MELTED DOWN. ENTIRE REAR STOP LIGHT HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE RUNNING ROUGH. PULLED OVER AFTER NOTICING WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAILPIPE. WATER WAS GONE FROM OVERFLOW. RADIATOR DRY. TOLD WAS BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HIGH MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT IS MELTING FROM HEAT OF BULB. ENTIRE ENCASEMENT HAS TURNED BLACK. THE BULB SOCKET & ATTACHMENT HAS MELTED DOWN. ENTIRE REAR STOP LIGHT HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE RUNNING ROUGH. PULLED OVER AFTER NOTICING WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAILPIPE. WATER WAS GONE FROM OVERFLOW. RADIATOR DRY. TOLD WAS BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Oct 30, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE REAR MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET AND SOCKET AND HOLDER IS MELTING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 30, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE REAR MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET AND SOCKET AND HOLDER IS MELTING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS ARE DISCOLORED DUE TO MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION DECREASING THE HEADLAMP EFFECTIVENESS AND NIGHT VISION, FOG LAMP SWITCH MELTED. NLM

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS ARE DISCOLORED DUE TO MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION DECREASING THE HEADLAMP EFFECTIVENESS AND NIGHT VISION, FOG LAMP SWITCH MELTED. NLM

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS ARE DISCOLORED DUE TO MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION DECREASING THE HEADLAMP EFFECTIVENESS AND NIGHT VISION, FOG LAMP SWITCH MELTED. NLM

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS ARE DISCOLORED DUE TO MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION DECREASING THE HEADLAMP EFFECTIVENESS AND NIGHT VISION, FOG LAMP SWITCH MELTED. NLM

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS ARE DISCOLORED DUE TO MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION DECREASING THE HEADLAMP EFFECTIVENESS AND NIGHT VISION, FOG LAMP SWITCH MELTED. NLM

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS ARE DISCOLORED DUE TO MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION DECREASING THE HEADLAMP EFFECTIVENESS AND NIGHT VISION, FOG LAMP SWITCH MELTED. NLM

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS ARE DISCOLORED DUE TO MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION DECREASING THE HEADLAMP EFFECTIVENESS AND NIGHT VISION, FOG LAMP SWITCH MELTED. NLM

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS ARE DISCOLORED DUE TO MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION DECREASING THE HEADLAMP EFFECTIVENESS AND NIGHT VISION, FOG LAMP SWITCH MELTED. NLM

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS ARE DISCOLORED DUE TO MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION DECREASING THE HEADLAMP EFFECTIVENESS AND NIGHT VISION, FOG LAMP SWITCH MELTED. NLM

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS ARE DISCOLORED DUE TO MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION DECREASING THE HEADLAMP EFFECTIVENESS AND NIGHT VISION, FOG LAMP SWITCH MELTED. NLM

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS ARE DISCOLORED DUE TO MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION DECREASING THE HEADLAMP EFFECTIVENESS AND NIGHT VISION, FOG LAMP SWITCH MELTED. NLM

Oct 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS ARE DISCOLORED DUE TO MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION DECREASING THE HEADLAMP EFFECTIVENESS AND NIGHT VISION, FOG LAMP SWITCH MELTED. NLM

Oct 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD GASKET/ HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURES.

Oct 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET/ HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURES.

Oct 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD GASKET/ HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURES.

Oct 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET/ HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURES.

Oct 6, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS AR MADE OF PLEXIGLASS MATERIAL AND ARE YELLOWING SEVERELY, DECREASING HEADLIGHT EFFECTIVENESS. AFTER THREE YEARS FOG LAMP SWITCH FAILED TO ENERGIZE FOG LAMPS. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE FOG LAMP SWITCH WAS LITERALLY MELTED FROM THE HEAT TO WHICH IT WAS EXPOSED UNDER THE CENTER CONSOLE...

Oct 6, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS AR MADE OF PLEXIGLASS MATERIAL AND ARE YELLOWING SEVERELY, DECREASING HEADLIGHT EFFECTIVENESS. AFTER THREE YEARS FOG LAMP SWITCH FAILED TO ENERGIZE FOG LAMPS. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE FOG LAMP SWITCH WAS LITERALLY MELTED FROM THE HEAT TO WHICH IT WAS EXPOSED UNDER THE CENTER CONSOLE...

Oct 5, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT FOR NO REASON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & HAD THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED. NOW THE HEADLIGHT PROBLEM HAS REAPPEARED. *AK

Oct 5, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT FOR NO REASON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & HAD THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED. NOW THE HEADLIGHT PROBLEM HAS REAPPEARED. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Sep 9, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Aug 26, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAIL.

Aug 26, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAIL.

Jul 31, 1998 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 31, 1998 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILED CAUSING LIGHTS TO FLICKER, CONSUMER COMPLAINS BECAUSE THUNDERBIRDS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. (QCAW)

Jul 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILED CAUSING LIGHTS TO FLICKER, CONSUMER COMPLAINS BECAUSE THUNDERBIRDS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. (QCAW)

Jul 10, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILURE.

Jul 10, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILURE.

Jul 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

A COUPLE MINUTES AFTER TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHTS THEY BEGIN TO FLICKER. THE LONGER THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON, THE PERIOD THEY STAY OFF IS LONGER. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Jul 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

A COUPLE MINUTES AFTER TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHTS THEY BEGIN TO FLICKER. THE LONGER THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON, THE PERIOD THEY STAY OFF IS LONGER. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO ON AND OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO ON AND OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jun 18, 1998 Structure

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH PASSENGER'S SIDE SOFT BRASS HINGES THAT HOLD THE DOOR COULD NOT HOLD WEIGHT OF DOOR, CAUSING THE DOOR TO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER WILL REPLACE HINGES. DRIVER SIDE ALSO HAD TO BE BE REPLACED 5 MONTHS PRIOR. *AK

Jun 18, 1998 Structure

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH PASSENGER'S SIDE SOFT BRASS HINGES THAT HOLD THE DOOR COULD NOT HOLD WEIGHT OF DOOR, CAUSING THE DOOR TO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER WILL REPLACE HINGES. DRIVER SIDE ALSO HAD TO BE BE REPLACED 5 MONTHS PRIOR. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

RUNAWAY ENGINE/SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Jun 16, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

RUNAWAY ENGINE/SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Jun 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

15 MINUTES DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON/OFF BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAMS. ALSO FOG LIGHTS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. WHEN APPLIED, LOOKS LIKE A POLICE CAR WITH LIGHTS FLASHING.

Jun 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

15 MINUTES DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON/OFF BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAMS. ALSO FOG LIGHTS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. WHEN APPLIED, LOOKS LIKE A POLICE CAR WITH LIGHTS FLASHING.

Jun 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

15 MINUTES DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON/OFF BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAMS. ALSO FOG LIGHTS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. WHEN APPLIED, LOOKS LIKE A POLICE CAR WITH LIGHTS FLASHING.

Jun 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

15 MINUTES DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON/OFF BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAMS. ALSO FOG LIGHTS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. WHEN APPLIED, LOOKS LIKE A POLICE CAR WITH LIGHTS FLASHING.

Jun 11, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON & OFF WHILE DRIVING AND SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS GO OFF COMPLETELY. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON 4/29/98. THE SWITCH WAS ALSO REPLACED IN JAN OF 96 FOR THE SAME PROLBEM. NO PROBLEM EXISTS AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON & OFF WHILE DRIVING AND SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS GO OFF COMPLETELY. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON 4/29/98. THE SWITCH WAS ALSO REPLACED IN JAN OF 96 FOR THE SAME PROLBEM. NO PROBLEM EXISTS AT THIS TIME. *AK

May 20, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BROKE ALLOWING COOLANT TO ESCAPE.

May 20, 1998 Electrical System

THE HEADLAMPS TURN THEMSELVES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING, DUE TO ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEM FAILURE.

May 20, 1998 Visibility

POWER MOONROOF MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING.

May 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES VIBRATE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.

May 20, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BROKE ALLOWING COOLANT TO ESCAPE.

May 20, 1998 Electrical System

THE HEADLAMPS TURN THEMSELVES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING, DUE TO ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEM FAILURE.

May 20, 1998 Visibility

POWER MOONROOF MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING.

May 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES VIBRATE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.

May 19, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL HARNESS CONNECTOR BURNED CAUSING LOSS OF LIGHTING.

May 19, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL HARNESS CONNECTOR BURNED CAUSING LOSS OF LIGHTING.

May 18, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HIGH-MOUNT TAIL LIGHT BURNT OUT. TRUNK LIGHT BURNT OUT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED.

May 18, 1998 Seat Belts

HIGH-MOUNT TAIL LIGHT BURNT OUT. TRUNK LIGHT BURNT OUT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED.

May 18, 1998 Interior Lighting

HIGH-MOUNT TAIL LIGHT BURNT OUT. TRUNK LIGHT BURNT OUT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED.

May 18, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HIGH-MOUNT TAIL LIGHT BURNT OUT. TRUNK LIGHT BURNT OUT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED.

May 18, 1998 Seat Belts

HIGH-MOUNT TAIL LIGHT BURNT OUT. TRUNK LIGHT BURNT OUT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED.

May 18, 1998 Interior Lighting

HIGH-MOUNT TAIL LIGHT BURNT OUT. TRUNK LIGHT BURNT OUT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED.

May 5, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNING ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK

May 5, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNING ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK

Apr 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. IN ADDITION, BRAKES VIBRATE WHEN APPLIED.

Apr 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HEAD GASKET FAILED. IN ADDITION, BRAKES VIBRATE WHEN APPLIED.

Apr 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CREATE VIBRATION WHEN APPLIED.

Apr 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. IN ADDITION, BRAKES VIBRATE WHEN APPLIED.

Apr 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HEAD GASKET FAILED. IN ADDITION, BRAKES VIBRATE WHEN APPLIED.

Apr 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CREATE VIBRATION WHEN APPLIED.

Apr 13, 1998 Electrical System

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED 3 TIMES.

Apr 13, 1998 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED.

Apr 13, 1998 Electrical System

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED 3 TIMES.

Apr 13, 1998 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED.

Apr 7, 1998 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT LATCH RELEASE BUTTON STUCK AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. *AK

Apr 7, 1998 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT LATCH RELEASE BUTTON STUCK AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. *AK

Mar 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

AFTER DRIVING FOR 1/2 HOUR WITH LIGHTS ON, HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. HIGH BEAMS OR FOG LIGHTS COULD NOT BE USED. SPEED WOULD NOT MATTER. TOOK TO SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT.

Mar 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

AFTER DRIVING FOR 1/2 HOUR WITH LIGHTS ON, HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. HIGH BEAMS OR FOG LIGHTS COULD NOT BE USED. SPEED WOULD NOT MATTER. TOOK TO SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT.

Mar 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

AFTER DRIVING FOR 1/2 HOUR WITH LIGHTS ON, HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. HIGH BEAMS OR FOG LIGHTS COULD NOT BE USED. SPEED WOULD NOT MATTER. TOOK TO SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT.

Mar 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

AFTER DRIVING FOR 1/2 HOUR WITH LIGHTS ON, HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. HIGH BEAMS OR FOG LIGHTS COULD NOT BE USED. SPEED WOULD NOT MATTER. TOOK TO SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT.

Mar 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

AFTER DRIVING FOR 1/2 HOUR WITH LIGHTS ON, HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. HIGH BEAMS OR FOG LIGHTS COULD NOT BE USED. SPEED WOULD NOT MATTER. TOOK TO SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT.

Mar 16, 1998 Exterior Lighting

AFTER DRIVING FOR 1/2 HOUR WITH LIGHTS ON, HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. HIGH BEAMS OR FOG LIGHTS COULD NOT BE USED. SPEED WOULD NOT MATTER. TOOK TO SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT.

Feb 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF DUE TO LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. DEALER HAS DONE NOTHING. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF DUE TO LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. DEALER HAS DONE NOTHING. *AK

Feb 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN USING THE FOG LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS TOGETHER, THE HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF. (2) SWITCH HAVE BEEN REPLACED, THE LAST ONE REPLACED (3) MONTHS AGO. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Feb 20, 1998 Equipment

HEATER CLIMATE CONTROL FAILED

Feb 20, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

DIMMER SWITCH FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Interior Lighting

PARTIAL DASH BOARD LIGHTS FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Electrical System

WIRING TO THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Feb 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED

Feb 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN USING THE FOG LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS TOGETHER, THE HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF. (2) SWITCH HAVE BEEN REPLACED, THE LAST ONE REPLACED (3) MONTHS AGO. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Feb 20, 1998 Equipment

HEATER CLIMATE CONTROL FAILED

Feb 20, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

DIMMER SWITCH FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Interior Lighting

PARTIAL DASH BOARD LIGHTS FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Electrical System

WIRING TO THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED.

Feb 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Feb 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED

Feb 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Feb 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Feb 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL SWITCH OVERHEATS WHEN THE FOG LAMPS ARE TURNED ON. SMOKE WAS VISIBLE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.

Feb 10, 1998 Visibility

HEATER COILS LEAKED FLUID ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR.

Feb 10, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SUPPLY LINES AND THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LINES ARE TOGETHER, CAUSING A GASOLINE SMELL WHENEVER FUEL TANK IS FULL.

Feb 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL SWITCH OVERHEATS WHEN THE FOG LAMPS ARE TURNED ON. SMOKE WAS VISIBLE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.

Feb 10, 1998 Visibility

HEATER COILS LEAKED FLUID ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR.

Feb 10, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SUPPLY LINES AND THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LINES ARE TOGETHER, CAUSING A GASOLINE SMELL WHENEVER FUEL TANK IS FULL.

Feb 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP GAVE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP GAVE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP GAVE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP GAVE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *AK

Jan 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V159000) AND CALLED DEALER. WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THEY HAD NO PARTS.

Jan 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V159000) AND CALLED DEALER. WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THEY HAD NO PARTS.

Jan 6, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V159000). TOOK TO DEALER AFTER CALLING FOR APPOINTMENT. AFTER REPAIRS, PICKED UP VEHICLE. OWNER NOT SATISFIED. THE FUMES ARE GONE, BUT GASOLINE STILL ENTERS THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 6, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V159000). TOOK TO DEALER AFTER CALLING FOR APPOINTMENT. AFTER REPAIRS, PICKED UP VEHICLE. OWNER NOT SATISFIED. THE FUMES ARE GONE, BUT GASOLINE STILL ENTERS THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 23, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE LIGHTS BLINK OFF FOR ABOUT 3 TO 4 SECONDS AND THEN COME BACK ON. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND REPLACED IT. *AK

Dec 23, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE LIGHTS BLINK OFF FOR ABOUT 3 TO 4 SECONDS AND THEN COME BACK ON. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND REPLACED IT. *AK

Dec 15, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Dec 15, 1997 Structure

THE DOOR ALARM IS MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ELECTRIC BOXES IN THE DOOR.

Dec 15, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Dec 15, 1997 Structure

THE DOOR ALARM IS MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ELECTRIC BOXES IN THE DOOR.

Dec 10, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING SWITCHED ON HI-BEAM AND HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, CREATING PROBLEM ON DARK STREETS. CANNOT SEE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. *AK

Dec 10, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING SWITCHED ON HI-BEAM AND HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, CREATING PROBLEM ON DARK STREETS. CANNOT SEE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. *AK

Dec 9, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE TURNED YELLOW AND FOGGY, DRIVER CANNOT SEAT AT NIGHT. *AK

Dec 9, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKS OUT OF TANK WHEN FULL .

Dec 9, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE TURNED YELLOW AND FOGGY, DRIVER CANNOT SEAT AT NIGHT. *AK

Dec 9, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKS OUT OF TANK WHEN FULL .

Dec 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. ALSO UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, CONSUMER NOTICED THE FRONT END SHAKES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. ALSO UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, CONSUMER NOTICED THE FRONT END SHAKES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 12, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE TAKING KEY OUT OF IGNITION VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN.OWNER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Nov 12, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE TAKING KEY OUT OF IGNITION VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN.OWNER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Nov 5, 1997 Seats

MOTORIZED SEATS DO NOT WORK WHEN DOOR ON DRIVER'SPASSENGER 'S SIDES IS OPENED OR CLOSED. DEALER INFORMED. WILL NOT REPAIR DUE TO MISSING WARRANTY BY 5 DAYS. SAID OWNER IS LIABLE. *AK

Nov 5, 1997 Seats

MOTORIZED SEATS DO NOT WORK WHEN DOOR ON DRIVER'SPASSENGER 'S SIDES IS OPENED OR CLOSED. DEALER INFORMED. WILL NOT REPAIR DUE TO MISSING WARRANTY BY 5 DAYS. SAID OWNER IS LIABLE. *AK

Oct 29, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEED AT NIGHT. REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Oct 29, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEED AT NIGHT. REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Oct 20, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC

Oct 20, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC

Oct 7, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 7, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Sep 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE THREW ROD, NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK

Sep 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE THREW ROD, NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK

Sep 5, 1997 Suspension

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THE RIGHT REAR AXLE JOINT BROKE RESULTING IN A COLLISION AND BRAKE LOSS.

Sep 5, 1997 Suspension

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THE RIGHT REAR AXLE JOINT BROKE RESULTING IN A COLLISION AND BRAKE LOSS.

Aug 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISY REAR ABS BRAKES. ALSO REPLACED LEAKING POWER STEERING PUMP AND NOISY ALTERNATOR. *AK

Aug 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISY REAR ABS BRAKES. ALSO REPLACED LEAKING POWER STEERING PUMP AND NOISY ALTERNATOR. *AK

Jul 15, 1997 Seats

DUE TO THE SEAT TRIM BEING STRETCHED TIGHTLY ACROSS A SHARP METAL BRACKET, SEAT FRAME/SEAT COVERS ARE TEARING; ALSO PASSENGERS ARE SUBJECT TO BE CUT BY THE EXPOSED SEAT FRAME.

Jul 15, 1997 Seats

DUE TO THE SEAT TRIM BEING STRETCHED TIGHTLY ACROSS A SHARP METAL BRACKET, SEAT FRAME/SEAT COVERS ARE TEARING; ALSO PASSENGERS ARE SUBJECT TO BE CUT BY THE EXPOSED SEAT FRAME.

Jul 10, 1997 Structure

PINE NEEDLES CLOGGED A DRAIN OF THE AIR CONDITIONER, ALLOWING WATER TO GO LEAK ONT THE FLOOR.

Jul 10, 1997 Equipment

TEMPERATURE SENSOR/COMPUTER FOR THE CLIMATE CONTROL WAS SUBMERGED UNDER WATER AND RUN RISK OF SHORTING OUT.

Jul 10, 1997 Structure

PINE NEEDLES CLOGGED A DRAIN OF THE AIR CONDITIONER, ALLOWING WATER TO GO LEAK ONT THE FLOOR.

Jul 10, 1997 Equipment

TEMPERATURE SENSOR/COMPUTER FOR THE CLIMATE CONTROL WAS SUBMERGED UNDER WATER AND RUN RISK OF SHORTING OUT.

Jul 8, 1997 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR LINKAGE FAILURE.

Jul 8, 1997 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR LINKAGE FAILURE.

May 29, 1997 Structure

FIREWALL. WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A LOUD NOISE IN THE FRONT END. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FIREWALL. *AK

May 29, 1997 Structure

FIREWALL. WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A LOUD NOISE IN THE FRONT END. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FIREWALL. *AK

May 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50-55MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY PICKED UP SPEED. OWNER PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND GOT ON SIDE OFF ROAD. DEALERS RPLACED A FAULTY AIRFLOW SENSOR. *AK

May 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50-55MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY PICKED UP SPEED. OWNER PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND GOT ON SIDE OFF ROAD. DEALERS RPLACED A FAULTY AIRFLOW SENSOR. *AK

Apr 30, 1997 Exterior Lighting

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SHORTED 6 TIMES, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO COME ON AND OFF/POOR VISIBILITY.

Apr 30, 1997 Exterior Lighting

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SHORTED 6 TIMES, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO COME ON AND OFF/POOR VISIBILITY.

Apr 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR, PEDAL STUCK TO FLOOR, HAD TO SHUT DOWN VEHICLE AND PUMP ACCELERATOR TO GET IT TO RELAESE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Apr 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR, PEDAL STUCK TO FLOOR, HAD TO SHUT DOWN VEHICLE AND PUMP ACCELERATOR TO GET IT TO RELAESE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT, , PARKING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED FOR PERIOD 1TO 10 SECONDS, WHILE DRIVING

Mar 31, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT, , PARKING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED FOR PERIOD 1TO 10 SECONDS, WHILE DRIVING

Mar 24, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING, HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF ROAD TO LET THE ELETRICAL SYSTEM COOL DOWN. THIS PROCESS WAS CONTINUED UNTIL THE DESTINATION WAS REACHED. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING, HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF ROAD TO LET THE ELETRICAL SYSTEM COOL DOWN. THIS PROCESS WAS CONTINUED UNTIL THE DESTINATION WAS REACHED. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND WAS NOT OPERABLE. DEALER SAID THE GASKET HAD BLOWN. * AK

Mar 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND WAS NOT OPERABLE. DEALER SAID THE GASKET HAD BLOWN. * AK

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Electrical System

OWNER HAS RECALL NOTICE FOR IGNITION SWITCH , HE STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS A BAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM; ALSO, NOTES THA WHILE DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND BATTERY BLOWS OUT WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Electrical System

OWNER HAS RECALL NOTICE FOR IGNITION SWITCH , HE STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS A BAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM; ALSO, NOTES THA WHILE DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND BATTERY BLOWS OUT WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Electrical System

OWNER HAS RECALL NOTICE FOR IGNITION SWITCH , HE STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS A BAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM; ALSO, NOTES THA WHILE DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND BATTERY BLOWS OUT WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO ON/OFF, IMPAIR VISIBILITY. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Electrical System

OWNER HAS RECALL NOTICE FOR IGNITION SWITCH , HE STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS A BAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM; ALSO, NOTES THA WHILE DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND BATTERY BLOWS OUT WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Electrical System

OWNER HAS RECALL NOTICE FOR IGNITION SWITCH , HE STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS A BAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM; ALSO, NOTES THA WHILE DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND BATTERY BLOWS OUT WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Electrical System

OWNER HAS RECALL NOTICE FOR IGNITION SWITCH , HE STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS A BAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM; ALSO, NOTES THA WHILE DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND BATTERY BLOWS OUT WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO ON/OFF, IMPAIR VISIBILITY. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Exterior Lighting

REAR HIGH MOUNTED BRAKE LAMP OVERHEATED, CAUSING WIRING HARNESS/ PLASTIC HOUSING TO MELT.

Nov 27, 1996 Exterior Lighting

REAR HIGH MOUNTED BRAKE LAMP OVERHEATED, CAUSING WIRING HARNESS/ PLASTIC HOUSING TO MELT.

Nov 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING WITH NORMAL BRAKING, EXPEIENCED GRINDING NOISE AND STEERING WHEEL SHIMMYING, A MONTH PRIOR, DLR REPLACED ROTORS, STEERING WHEEL STILL VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING. *AK

Nov 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING WITH NORMAL BRAKING, EXPEIENCED GRINDING NOISE AND STEERING WHEEL SHIMMYING, A MONTH PRIOR, DLR REPLACED ROTORS, STEERING WHEEL STILL VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A GRINDING BRAKE NOISE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A GRINDING BRAKE NOISE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF, OWNER BELIEVES THIS IS BECAUSE OF THE ALARM MODULE THAT FELL BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND FIREWALL. *AK

Oct 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF, OWNER BELIEVES THIS IS BECAUSE OF THE ALARM MODULE THAT FELL BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND FIREWALL. *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FUMES ENTER INSIDE VEHICLE.

Oct 7, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FUMES ENTER INSIDE VEHICLE.

Oct 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.

Oct 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.

Sep 25, 1996 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE. DURING OPERATION, AFTER THE SEAT BELT HAS LOCKED IN PLACE, IT WILL RETRACT TO THE STARTING POSITION, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BELTS ARE AFFECTED. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE. DURING OPERATION, AFTER THE SEAT BELT HAS LOCKED IN PLACE, IT WILL RETRACT TO THE STARTING POSITION, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BELTS ARE AFFECTED. *AK

Sep 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. *AK DEALER REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TWICE, CONSUMER STATES THAT IN TALKING WITH OTHER MECHANICS, THEY HAVE STATED THAT THERE IS A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT FREQUENTLY FAILS, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS. *SLC

Sep 17, 1996 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. *AK DEALER REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TWICE, CONSUMER STATES THAT IN TALKING WITH OTHER MECHANICS, THEY HAVE STATED THAT THERE IS A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT FREQUENTLY FAILS, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS. *SLC

Sep 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. *AK DEALER REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TWICE, CONSUMER STATES THAT IN TALKING WITH OTHER MECHANICS, THEY HAVE STATED THAT THERE IS A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT FREQUENTLY FAILS, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS. *SLC

Sep 17, 1996 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. *AK DEALER REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TWICE, CONSUMER STATES THAT IN TALKING WITH OTHER MECHANICS, THEY HAVE STATED THAT THERE IS A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT FREQUENTLY FAILS, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS. *SLC

Sep 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.

Sep 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.

Aug 30, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BLINK OFF/ON/POOR VISIBILITY.

Aug 30, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BLINK OFF/ON/POOR VISIBILITY.

Aug 27, 1996 Exterior Lighting

BOTH REAR OUTSIDE RED LENSE TAIL LIGHTS HAVE CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, NO IMPACT.*AK

Aug 27, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HIGH MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE DUE TO DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS/MELTED PLASTIC BULB HOUSING.

Aug 27, 1996 Exterior Lighting

BOTH REAR OUTSIDE RED LENSE TAIL LIGHTS HAVE CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, NO IMPACT.*AK

Aug 27, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HIGH MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE DUE TO DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS/MELTED PLASTIC BULB HOUSING.

Jul 3, 1996 Electrical System

HAVING SAME PROBLEM WITH IGNITION SWITCH THAT IS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 96V071000 BUT VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED BY CAR MFG. (2) MONTHS LATER. *AK

Jul 3, 1996 Electrical System

HAVING SAME PROBLEM WITH IGNITION SWITCH THAT IS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 96V071000 BUT VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED BY CAR MFG. (2) MONTHS LATER. *AK

Jun 14, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE IGNITON BECOMES LOCKED AS WELL AS THE STEERING WHEEL AND GEAR SHIFT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 14, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE IGNITON BECOMES LOCKED AS WELL AS THE STEERING WHEEL AND GEAR SHIFT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 7, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Jun 7, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Jun 6, 1996 Structure

AUTO-DOOR LOCKS ARE DISENGAGED ONCE DOOR HANDLE ON INSIDE IS PULLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 6, 1996 Structure

AUTO-DOOR LOCKS ARE DISENGAGED ONCE DOOR HANDLE ON INSIDE IS PULLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 29, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL LINES ARE LEAKING AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 29, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL LINES ARE LEAKING AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 24, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, EXPERIENCED FUEL SHUT-OFF SWITCH FAILURE, AFTER HITTING GUARD RAIL VEHICLE ACCELERATED ACROSS ROAD TOWARD ONCOMING TRAFF. *AK

May 24, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, EXPERIENCED FUEL SHUT-OFF SWITCH FAILURE, AFTER HITTING GUARD RAIL VEHICLE ACCELERATED ACROSS ROAD TOWARD ONCOMING TRAFF. *AK

May 14, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN RESIDENTIAL STREET, BRAKED TO MISSED ANIMAL IN STREET, ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED VEHICLE, SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER UPON IMPACT.*AK

May 14, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN RESIDENTIAL STREET, BRAKED TO MISSED ANIMAL IN STREET, ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED VEHICLE, SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER UPON IMPACT.*AK

May 13, 1996 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO FAIL, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. *DSH

May 13, 1996 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO FAIL, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. *DSH

May 5, 1996 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON A STEEP INCLINE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. *SD

May 5, 1996 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON A STEEP INCLINE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. *SD

Apr 24, 1996 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SHOULDER BELTS NO LONGER RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 24, 1996 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SHOULDER BELTS NO LONGER RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNERS MANUAL STATES WRONG OIL FILTER, CAUSING IT TO FAIL. *DH

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNERS MANUAL STATES WRONG OIL FILTER, CAUSING IT TO FAIL. *DH

Apr 4, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGERS MOTORBELT FAILED TO RETRACT/SECURE PASSENGER IN PLACE.

Apr 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR RUPTURED. *DSH

Apr 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT AT NIGHT AFTER DRIVING A FEW MILES, WOULD COME BACK ON IF DIMMER SWITCH ACTIVATED.

Apr 4, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGERS MOTORBELT FAILED TO RETRACT/SECURE PASSENGER IN PLACE.

Apr 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR RUPTURED. *DSH

Apr 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT AT NIGHT AFTER DRIVING A FEW MILES, WOULD COME BACK ON IF DIMMER SWITCH ACTIVATED.

Mar 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT HEAD LAMP FAILURE, WHEN OVERHEATS THEN SHORTS OUT, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BLINK ON AND OFF. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT HEAD LAMP FAILURE, WHEN OVERHEATS THEN SHORTS OUT, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BLINK ON AND OFF. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FAILURE WHEN OVERHEATS THEN SHORTS OUT, CAUSING HEAD LIGHTS TO BLINK ON AND OFF. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT HEAD LAMP FAILURE, WHEN OVERHEATS THEN SHORTS OUT, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BLINK ON AND OFF. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT HEAD LAMP FAILURE, WHEN OVERHEATS THEN SHORTS OUT, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BLINK ON AND OFF. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FAILURE WHEN OVERHEATS THEN SHORTS OUT, CAUSING HEAD LIGHTS TO BLINK ON AND OFF. *AK

Dec 21, 1995 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION, RESULTING IN HITTING A TREE. TT

Dec 21, 1995 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION, RESULTING IN HITTING A TREE. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CAME LOOSE WITH OUT DOOR BEING OPEN CONSUMER WAS THROWN OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE . TT *JB

Nov 6, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CAME LOOSE WITH OUT DOOR BEING OPEN CONSUMER WAS THROWN OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE . TT *JB

Nov 6, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CAME LOOSE WITH OUT DOOR BEING OPEN CONSUMER WAS THROWN OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE . TT *JB

Nov 6, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CAME LOOSE WITH OUT DOOR BEING OPEN CONSUMER WAS THROWN OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE . TT *JB

Oct 18, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH IN THE TRUNK IS NOT LOCATED CONVENIENTLY. TT *JB

Oct 18, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH IN THE TRUNK IS NOT LOCATED CONVENIENTLY. TT *JB

Oct 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP UNDER NORMAL USAGE, CAUSING VIBRATION. *DSH

Oct 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP UNDER NORMAL USAGE, CAUSING VIBRATION. *DSH

Oct 5, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACT INTO HOUSING CORRECTLY WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED. TT IT STICKS WHEN YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. *YH

Oct 5, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACT INTO HOUSING CORRECTLY WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED. TT IT STICKS WHEN YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. *YH

Sep 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPER DESIGN NOT WIDE ENOUGH, CAUSING BRAKES TO WEAR OUT MORE QUICKLY THAN THEY SHOULD. *DSH

Sep 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPER DESIGN NOT WIDE ENOUGH, CAUSING BRAKES TO WEAR OUT MORE QUICKLY THAN THEY SHOULD. *DSH

Aug 21, 1995 Seats

FRONT SEAT LATCHES DO NOT WORK; DRIVER SLAMED ON BRAKES, REAR OCCUPANT WAS THRUSTED INTO PASSENGER SEAT, SEAT FOLDED UP FORWARD; DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. TT

Aug 21, 1995 Seats

FRONT SEAT LATCHES DO NOT WORK; DRIVER SLAMED ON BRAKES, REAR OCCUPANT WAS THRUSTED INTO PASSENGER SEAT, SEAT FOLDED UP FORWARD; DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED, UPON REAR COLLISION SHOULDER BELT DID NOT HOLD PASSENGER FROM GOING AGAINST WINDSHIELD. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED, UPON REAR COLLISION SHOULDER BELT DID NOT HOLD PASSENGER FROM GOING AGAINST WINDSHIELD. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES FAILED, FRONT ROTORS WARP PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKING. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES FAILED, FRONT ROTORS WARP PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKING. TT

Jul 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED WARPED FRONT BRAKE PADS.

Jul 22, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END VIBRATION.

Jul 22, 1995 Visibility

REAR GLASS DISTORTED.

Jul 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER.

Jul 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE UPON BRAKING. *AK

Jul 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED WARPED FRONT BRAKE PADS.

Jul 22, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END VIBRATION.

Jul 22, 1995 Visibility

REAR GLASS DISTORTED.

Jul 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER.

Jul 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE UPON BRAKING. *AK

Jul 20, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IS MAKING A TAPPING NOISE HAS BEEN REPLACE ON NEW MOTOR AND BRAKE HAS BEEN REPLACE THREE TIME . TT

Jul 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ENGINE IS MAKING A TAPPING NOISE HAS BEEN REPLACE ON NEW MOTOR AND BRAKE HAS BEEN REPLACE THREE TIME . TT

Jul 20, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IS MAKING A TAPPING NOISE HAS BEEN REPLACE ON NEW MOTOR AND BRAKE HAS BEEN REPLACE THREE TIME . TT

Jul 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ENGINE IS MAKING A TAPPING NOISE HAS BEEN REPLACE ON NEW MOTOR AND BRAKE HAS BEEN REPLACE THREE TIME . TT

Jul 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT REPLACE TWO TIME . TT

Jul 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT REPLACE TWO TIME . TT

Jul 11, 1995 Power Train

WHEN IT IS HUMID OUTSIDE, THE VEHICLE LOSES ITS SPEEDOMETER READING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 11, 1995 Power Train

WHEN IT IS HUMID OUTSIDE, THE VEHICLE LOSES ITS SPEEDOMETER READING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 3, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT AND FRONT LEFT SHOULDER BELT DO NOT GRAB UNDER PRESSURE. *AK

Jul 3, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT AND FRONT LEFT SHOULDER BELT DO NOT GRAB UNDER PRESSURE. *AK

May 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTOR ARE WEARING PREMATURELY, TURNED ROTORS AT 30K MILES AND REPLACED AT 55K MILES. TT

May 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTOR ARE WEARING PREMATURELY, TURNED ROTORS AT 30K MILES AND REPLACED AT 55K MILES. TT

May 8, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES OUT OF CONTROL, REPLACE STEERING GEAR AND TIE RODS. TT

May 8, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES OUT OF CONTROL, REPLACE STEERING GEAR AND TIE RODS. TT

May 2, 1995 Visibility

THE LEFT SIDE MIRROR HAS A VERY BAD BLIND SPOT, AND BECAUSE OF THE SMALL WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IT IS HARD TO LOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDER. TT

May 2, 1995 Visibility

THE LEFT SIDE MIRROR HAS A VERY BAD BLIND SPOT, AND BECAUSE OF THE SMALL WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IT IS HARD TO LOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDER. TT

Apr 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED. TT

Apr 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED. TT

Mar 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE CONTINUE WEAR OF ROTORS AND DISC PADS REPLACE 4 TIMES. TT

Mar 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE CONTINUE WEAR OF ROTORS AND DISC PADS REPLACE 4 TIMES. TT

Mar 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE CONTINUE WEAR OF ROTORS AND DISC PADS REPLACE 4 TIMES. TT

Mar 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE CONTINUE WEAR OF ROTORS AND DISC PADS REPLACE 4 TIMES. TT

Mar 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKES. THIS IS THE FOURTH OCCURANCE. TT

Mar 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKES. THIS IS THE FOURTH OCCURANCE. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, UPON APPLYING BRAKE STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES, AND HEAR GRINDING NOISE, DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTOR 5 TIMES, DUE TO WARPING. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, UPON APPLYING BRAKE STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES, AND HEAR GRINDING NOISE, DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTOR 5 TIMES, DUE TO WARPING. TT

Feb 13, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP GAVE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 13, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP GAVE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 23, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILED, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 468579) *AW

Jan 23, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILED, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 468579) *AW

Jan 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. THIS IS THE SIXTH OCCURANCE. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. THIS IS THE SIXTH OCCURANCE. TT

Jan 11, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, JUMPPED OUT OF GEAR IN REVERSE CAUSING INJURIES, WHEN VEHICLE IN PARK EXPERIENCE HIGH IDLE. TT

Jan 11, 1995 Power Train

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, JUMPPED OUT OF GEAR IN REVERSE CAUSING INJURIES, WHEN VEHICLE IN PARK EXPERIENCE HIGH IDLE. TT

Jan 11, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, JUMPPED OUT OF GEAR IN REVERSE CAUSING INJURIES, WHEN VEHICLE IN PARK EXPERIENCE HIGH IDLE. TT

Jan 11, 1995 Power Train

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, JUMPPED OUT OF GEAR IN REVERSE CAUSING INJURIES, WHEN VEHICLE IN PARK EXPERIENCE HIGH IDLE. TT

Jan 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WERE TOO SMALL FOR VEHICLE AND CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Jan 4, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Jan 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WERE TOO SMALL FOR VEHICLE AND CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Jan 4, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK