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Dec 2, 2016 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND BLINKED A "13" CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING WAS FAULTY. THE PART (PART NUMBER: F4SZ14A664A) WAS DISCONTINUED. THE MANUFAC...

Dec 2, 2016 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND BLINKED A "13" CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING WAS FAULTY. THE PART (PART NUMBER: F4SZ14A664A) WAS DISCONTINUED. THE MANUFAC...

Aug 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 197,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL HE COASTED ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. UPON EXAMINATION, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO RUBBER COATING OVER THE STEEL BRAKE LINES WHICH LED TO SEV...

Aug 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 197,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL HE COASTED ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. UPON EXAMINATION, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO RUBBER COATING OVER THE STEEL BRAKE LINES WHICH LED TO SEV...

Aug 29, 2010 Suspension 180,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE,, FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE BOTH BROKEN NEAR BASE OF SPRING. *TR

Aug 29, 2010 Suspension 180,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE,, FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE BOTH BROKEN NEAR BASE OF SPRING. *TR

Aug 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 197,000 mi

1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD, COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. ALL BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND LEAKING, AREA NEXT TO BRAKE LINES ARE NOT RUSTED. BRAKE LINES PRONE TO RUST. ALL BRAKE LINES NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Aug 29, 2010 Suspension 180,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE,, FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE BOTH BROKEN NEAR BASE OF SPRING. *TR

Aug 29, 2010 Suspension 180,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE,, FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE BOTH BROKEN NEAR BASE OF SPRING. *TR

Aug 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 197,000 mi

1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD, COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. ALL BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND LEAKING, AREA NEXT TO BRAKE LINES ARE NOT RUSTED. BRAKE LINES PRONE TO RUST. ALL BRAKE LINES NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Oct 15, 2008 Power Train 95,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS WAS CORRECTED BY REPLACING TWO SPEED SENSING SWITCHES. THIS IS NORMALLY DONE WHEN EVER THE TRANSMISSION IS WORKED ON BY FORD. *TR

Oct 15, 2008 Power Train 95,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS WAS CORRECTED BY REPLACING TWO SPEED SENSING SWITCHES. THIS IS NORMALLY DONE WHEN EVER THE TRANSMISSION IS WORKED ON BY FORD. *TR

Oct 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 63,000 mi

I HAVE A 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUOUSLY LURCHES OR LUNGES WHILE ENGAGED. I CAN NO TRUST IT SO I MUST SHUT THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. THIS STARTED SOMETIME AGO AND CONTINUES TO THIS DATE. *TR

Oct 7, 2008 Visibility 115,000 mi

I HAVE A 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD THAT THE CLIMATE CONTROL SUDDENLY STARTED WORKING ERRATICALLY AND WILL NOT WORK RIGHT. I HAVE SEEN A RECALL IN THE 1996 MODEL FOR THE VERY SAME THING REGARDING THE CLIMATE CONTROL. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH BEING ABLE TO DEFROST THE WINDOWS IN THE CAR SO I...

Oct 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 63,000 mi

I HAVE A 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUOUSLY LURCHES OR LUNGES WHILE ENGAGED. I CAN NO TRUST IT SO I MUST SHUT THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. THIS STARTED SOMETIME AGO AND CONTINUES TO THIS DATE. *TR

Oct 7, 2008 Visibility 115,000 mi

I HAVE A 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD THAT THE CLIMATE CONTROL SUDDENLY STARTED WORKING ERRATICALLY AND WILL NOT WORK RIGHT. I HAVE SEEN A RECALL IN THE 1996 MODEL FOR THE VERY SAME THING REGARDING THE CLIMATE CONTROL. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH BEING ABLE TO DEFROST THE WINDOWS IN THE CAR SO I...

Nov 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT A STEADY 60 MPH WHEN A SUDDEN LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED. TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY AND FOUND A BLOWN HEAD GASKET TO BE THE PROBLEM. CAR HAS 101,000 MILES. CONTRARY TO MANY OTHERS, THIS IS A 4.6 V8. *JB

Nov 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT A STEADY 60 MPH WHEN A SUDDEN LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED. TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY AND FOUND A BLOWN HEAD GASKET TO BE THE PROBLEM. CAR HAS 101,000 MILES. CONTRARY TO MANY OTHERS, THIS IS A 4.6 V8. *JB

Aug 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONSUMER SUSPECTED THERE WAS ODOMETER FRAUD. WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT SHOWED 91,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HE GOT A CARFAX REPORT WHICH SHOWED THAT IN 9-20-99 IT SHOWED 118,090 WHEN TAKEN TO THE TN DMV. ALSO, THE REPORT SHOWED ON 4-20-00 THAT THERE WAS 125,0...

Aug 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONSUMER SUSPECTED THERE WAS ODOMETER FRAUD. WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT SHOWED 91,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HE GOT A CARFAX REPORT WHICH SHOWED THAT IN 9-20-99 IT SHOWED 118,090 WHEN TAKEN TO THE TN DMV. ALSO, THE REPORT SHOWED ON 4-20-00 THAT THERE WAS 125,0...

Jun 1, 2005 Power Train 60,000 mi

I OWN A 1994 FORD T-BIRD WITH A 5.0 V8 AND AS I AM DRIVING(NOT ACCELERATING, ETC.) THE CAR IT UNEXPECTLY DOWN SHIFTS FOR NO REASON. IT APPEARS TO HAPPEN MORE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN IT IS HOTTER. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO LAKE CITY FORD IN COEUR D'ALENE AT LEAST 4 OR 5 TIMES OVER THE LAST 4 O...

Jun 1, 2005 Power Train 60,000 mi

I OWN A 1994 FORD T-BIRD WITH A 5.0 V8 AND AS I AM DRIVING(NOT ACCELERATING, ETC.) THE CAR IT UNEXPECTLY DOWN SHIFTS FOR NO REASON. IT APPEARS TO HAPPEN MORE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN IT IS HOTTER. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO LAKE CITY FORD IN COEUR D'ALENE AT LEAST 4 OR 5 TIMES OVER THE LAST 4 O...

Apr 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS AN ORIGINAL VICTIM OF FORD 3.8 HEAD GASKET FAILURE. I HAD THE WORK DONE PRIOR TO THE LETTER THEY SENT. I HAD GOTTEN REIMBURSED. MY CAR HAS APPROX 120.000 AND THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE GONE AGAIN. I AM TERMINALLY ILL AND HAVE A DAUGHTER GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE AND CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP PAYING ...

Apr 21, 2005 Tires

I WAS AN ORIGINAL VICTIM OF FORD 3.8 HEAD GASKET FAILURE. I HAD THE WORK DONE PRIOR TO THE LETTER THEY SENT. I HAD GOTTEN REIMBURSED. MY CAR HAS APPROX 120.000 AND THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE GONE AGAIN. I AM TERMINALLY ILL AND HAVE A DAUGHTER GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE AND CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP PAYING ...

Apr 21, 2005 Equipment

I WAS AN ORIGINAL VICTIM OF FORD 3.8 HEAD GASKET FAILURE. I HAD THE WORK DONE PRIOR TO THE LETTER THEY SENT. I HAD GOTTEN REIMBURSED. MY CAR HAS APPROX 120.000 AND THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE GONE AGAIN. I AM TERMINALLY ILL AND HAVE A DAUGHTER GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE AND CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP PAYING ...

Apr 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS AN ORIGINAL VICTIM OF FORD 3.8 HEAD GASKET FAILURE. I HAD THE WORK DONE PRIOR TO THE LETTER THEY SENT. I HAD GOTTEN REIMBURSED. MY CAR HAS APPROX 120.000 AND THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE GONE AGAIN. I AM TERMINALLY ILL AND HAVE A DAUGHTER GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE AND CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP PAYING ...

Apr 21, 2005 Tires

I WAS AN ORIGINAL VICTIM OF FORD 3.8 HEAD GASKET FAILURE. I HAD THE WORK DONE PRIOR TO THE LETTER THEY SENT. I HAD GOTTEN REIMBURSED. MY CAR HAS APPROX 120.000 AND THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE GONE AGAIN. I AM TERMINALLY ILL AND HAVE A DAUGHTER GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE AND CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP PAYING ...

Apr 21, 2005 Equipment

I WAS AN ORIGINAL VICTIM OF FORD 3.8 HEAD GASKET FAILURE. I HAD THE WORK DONE PRIOR TO THE LETTER THEY SENT. I HAD GOTTEN REIMBURSED. MY CAR HAS APPROX 120.000 AND THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE GONE AGAIN. I AM TERMINALLY ILL AND HAVE A DAUGHTER GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE AND CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP PAYING ...

Dec 6, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 219,895 mi

MY SON AND HIS GIRL FRIEND HAD A WRECK IN MY WIFE'S CAR, REARENDING ANOTHER CAR WHILE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS, BUT THE BELTS DIDN'T LOCK, ALLOWING THEM TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. SEATBELTS WILL NOT LOCK AND HOLD WHEN THROWN FORWARD IN CRASH.*AK

Dec 6, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 219,895 mi

MY SON AND HIS GIRL FRIEND HAD A WRECK IN MY WIFE'S CAR, REARENDING ANOTHER CAR WHILE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS, BUT THE BELTS DIDN'T LOCK, ALLOWING THEM TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. SEATBELTS WILL NOT LOCK AND HOLD WHEN THROWN FORWARD IN CRASH.*AK

Aug 10, 2004 Tires

IN DECEMBER OF 2003 MY WIFE HAD A MICHELIN X RADIAL PLUS SIDEWALL BLOWOUT ON HER 94 T-BIRD. WE REPLACED TWO TIRES A THAT TIMES SO THEY WOULD BE EQUAL ON THE AXLE. THEN YESTERDAY ANOTHER MICHELIN X RADIAL PLUS SIDEWALL BLEW ON THE SAME CAR ONLY IN THE FRONT THIS TIME. TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED LAST W...

Aug 10, 2004 Tires

IN DECEMBER OF 2003 MY WIFE HAD A MICHELIN X RADIAL PLUS SIDEWALL BLOWOUT ON HER 94 T-BIRD. WE REPLACED TWO TIRES A THAT TIMES SO THEY WOULD BE EQUAL ON THE AXLE. THEN YESTERDAY ANOTHER MICHELIN X RADIAL PLUS SIDEWALL BLEW ON THE SAME CAR ONLY IN THE FRONT THIS TIME. TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED LAST W...

Mar 3, 2004 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANSMISSION BEGINS SHIFTING FROM OD TO LOWER GEARS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. A TRANSMISSION FLUSH SEEMS TO CLEAR UP THE ISSUE FOR APPROX. 6,000 MILES AND THEN THE PROBLEM IS BACK. THE PAST WEEK HAS BEEN VERY BAD. THIS MORNING ON MY DRIVE TO WORK (3 MILES) THE ISSUE OCCURED 6 TIMES.*AK

Mar 3, 2004 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANSMISSION BEGINS SHIFTING FROM OD TO LOWER GEARS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. A TRANSMISSION FLUSH SEEMS TO CLEAR UP THE ISSUE FOR APPROX. 6,000 MILES AND THEN THE PROBLEM IS BACK. THE PAST WEEK HAS BEEN VERY BAD. THIS MORNING ON MY DRIVE TO WORK (3 MILES) THE ISSUE OCCURED 6 TIMES.*AK

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 80,000 mi

ENGINE - MAKES A MOANING NOISE AND RAISES THE IDLE. AS A RESULT, THE CARE WANTS TO ACCELERATE, EVEN WITHOUT PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR. PAINT - PAINT OXIDIZED ON ALL SKYWARD FACING SURFACES. SPOTS OF RUST HAVE DEVELOPED. POWER LOCK - DRIVER'S SIDE POWER LOCK MAKES A NOISE, BUT DOES NOT MOVE THE L...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 80,000 mi

ENGINE - MAKES A MOANING NOISE AND RAISES THE IDLE. AS A RESULT, THE CARE WANTS TO ACCELERATE, EVEN WITHOUT PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR. PAINT - PAINT OXIDIZED ON ALL SKYWARD FACING SURFACES. SPOTS OF RUST HAVE DEVELOPED. POWER LOCK - DRIVER'S SIDE POWER LOCK MAKES A NOISE, BUT DOES NOT MOVE THE L...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

ENGINE - MAKES A MOANING NOISE AND RAISES THE IDLE. AS A RESULT, THE CARE WANTS TO ACCELERATE, EVEN WITHOUT PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR. PAINT - PAINT OXIDIZED ON ALL SKYWARD FACING SURFACES. SPOTS OF RUST HAVE DEVELOPED. POWER LOCK - DRIVER'S SIDE POWER LOCK MAKES A NOISE, BUT DOES NOT MOVE THE L...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

ENGINE - MAKES A MOANING NOISE AND RAISES THE IDLE. AS A RESULT, THE CARE WANTS TO ACCELERATE, EVEN WITHOUT PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR. PAINT - PAINT OXIDIZED ON ALL SKYWARD FACING SURFACES. SPOTS OF RUST HAVE DEVELOPED. POWER LOCK - DRIVER'S SIDE POWER LOCK MAKES A NOISE, BUT DOES NOT MOVE THE L...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

PAINT STARTED FADING WITHEN TWO YEARS AFTER PURCHASE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A DEFECT WITH THE MANUFACTURER THEY ASKED ME IF I HAD A GARAGE OR IF I PARKED MY CAR IN THE SUN AT WORK. AND TOLD ME IT WAS THE ELEMMENTS. AND NOT THE FAULT OF THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. I GAVE UP AFTER SEVERAL ATT...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 80,000 mi

ENGINE - MAKES A MOANING NOISE AND RAISES THE IDLE. AS A RESULT, THE CARE WANTS TO ACCELERATE, EVEN WITHOUT PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR. PAINT - PAINT OXIDIZED ON ALL SKYWARD FACING SURFACES. SPOTS OF RUST HAVE DEVELOPED. POWER LOCK - DRIVER'S SIDE POWER LOCK MAKES A NOISE, BUT DOES NOT MOVE THE L...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 80,000 mi

ENGINE - MAKES A MOANING NOISE AND RAISES THE IDLE. AS A RESULT, THE CARE WANTS TO ACCELERATE, EVEN WITHOUT PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR. PAINT - PAINT OXIDIZED ON ALL SKYWARD FACING SURFACES. SPOTS OF RUST HAVE DEVELOPED. POWER LOCK - DRIVER'S SIDE POWER LOCK MAKES A NOISE, BUT DOES NOT MOVE THE L...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

ENGINE - MAKES A MOANING NOISE AND RAISES THE IDLE. AS A RESULT, THE CARE WANTS TO ACCELERATE, EVEN WITHOUT PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR. PAINT - PAINT OXIDIZED ON ALL SKYWARD FACING SURFACES. SPOTS OF RUST HAVE DEVELOPED. POWER LOCK - DRIVER'S SIDE POWER LOCK MAKES A NOISE, BUT DOES NOT MOVE THE L...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

ENGINE - MAKES A MOANING NOISE AND RAISES THE IDLE. AS A RESULT, THE CARE WANTS TO ACCELERATE, EVEN WITHOUT PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR. PAINT - PAINT OXIDIZED ON ALL SKYWARD FACING SURFACES. SPOTS OF RUST HAVE DEVELOPED. POWER LOCK - DRIVER'S SIDE POWER LOCK MAKES A NOISE, BUT DOES NOT MOVE THE L...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

PAINT STARTED FADING WITHEN TWO YEARS AFTER PURCHASE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A DEFECT WITH THE MANUFACTURER THEY ASKED ME IF I HAD A GARAGE OR IF I PARKED MY CAR IN THE SUN AT WORK. AND TOLD ME IT WAS THE ELEMMENTS. AND NOT THE FAULT OF THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. I GAVE UP AFTER SEVERAL ATT...

Nov 29, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

I NOTICED IMMEDIATLY AFTER BUYING THIS CAR THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED THAT WAS 11/98 IT TOOK SEVERAL CALLS TO THE DEALER AND A COARSE OF A YEAR FOR THEM TO FINALLY FIX IT. SECOND TIME I BROUGHT IN TO SHOP REPLACED WHOLE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS 12/99. NOW IN 6/03 THE TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO SLI...

Nov 29, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

I NOTICED IMMEDIATLY AFTER BUYING THIS CAR THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED THAT WAS 11/98 IT TOOK SEVERAL CALLS TO THE DEALER AND A COARSE OF A YEAR FOR THEM TO FINALLY FIX IT. SECOND TIME I BROUGHT IN TO SHOP REPLACED WHOLE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS 12/99. NOW IN 6/03 THE TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO SLI...

Oct 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE JERKING FORWARD WHILE AT STOP LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THREE CERTIFIED MECHANICS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WORE OUT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *AK THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLE...

Oct 17, 2003 Electrical System 115,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE JERKING FORWARD WHILE AT STOP LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THREE CERTIFIED MECHANICS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WORE OUT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *AK THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLE...

Oct 17, 2003 Power Train 115,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE JERKING FORWARD WHILE AT STOP LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THREE CERTIFIED MECHANICS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WORE OUT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *AK THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLE...

Oct 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE JERKING FORWARD WHILE AT STOP LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THREE CERTIFIED MECHANICS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WORE OUT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *AK THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLE...

Oct 17, 2003 Electrical System 115,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE JERKING FORWARD WHILE AT STOP LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THREE CERTIFIED MECHANICS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WORE OUT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *AK THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLE...

Oct 17, 2003 Power Train 115,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE JERKING FORWARD WHILE AT STOP LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THREE CERTIFIED MECHANICS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WORE OUT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *AK THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLE...

Oct 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

FUEL LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO A RUPTURED FUEL LINE. *JB IN 1997 THE SAME DEFECT WAS FOUND IN THE CONSUMERS 1992 THUNDERBIRD. *SCC *NLM

Oct 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

FUEL LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO A RUPTURED FUEL LINE. *JB IN 1997 THE SAME DEFECT WAS FOUND IN THE CONSUMERS 1992 THUNDERBIRD. *SCC *NLM

May 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED THEN WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED THEN WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL OUT. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL OUT. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLES HEAD GASKET FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK . DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLES HEAD GASKET FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK . DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *NLM

Mar 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,237 mi

ENGINE FAILURE AT 63000 MILES. FRONT SEAL FAILED, ALLOWING COOLANT INTO ENGINE. CAR WAS METICULOUSLY CARED FOR, AND DRIVEN CAREFULLY. *JB

Mar 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,237 mi

ENGINE FAILURE AT 63000 MILES. FRONT SEAL FAILED, ALLOWING COOLANT INTO ENGINE. CAR WAS METICULOUSLY CARED FOR, AND DRIVEN CAREFULLY. *JB

Oct 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER EXPEREINCED PROBLEMS WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOING FROM COLD TO HOT INSTANTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE HEAD GASKET WAS THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER FEELS FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. *JG

Oct 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER EXPEREINCED PROBLEMS WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOING FROM COLD TO HOT INSTANTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE HEAD GASKET WAS THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER FEELS FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. *JG

Sep 23, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION GEARS SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING REFUSED TO SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A HALT WHILE IN TRAFFIC. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER WHERE PURCHASED. WHILE IN THE HANDS OF THEIR TRANSMISSION ...

Sep 23, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION GEARS SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING REFUSED TO SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A HALT WHILE IN TRAFFIC. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER WHERE PURCHASED. WHILE IN THE HANDS OF THEIR TRANSMISSION ...

Sep 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM AT 66,000 MILES. THIS IS A MAJOR REPAIR THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR.*AK

Sep 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM AT 66,000 MILES. THIS IS A MAJOR REPAIR THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR.*AK

Sep 14, 2002 Power Train

AUTO. TRANS. SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO 2ND GEAR. HAS ONLY DONE THIS 5 SEPERATE TIMES OVER A 2 - 3 YEAR PERIOD. I FIND THAT IF I SHIFT THE GEAR SELECTOR TO 1ST GEAR AND PUSH IT INTO DRIVE THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR. THE FIVE TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED WAS WHEN I SHIFTED FROM PARK STRAIGHT TO DRIVE. I FI...

Sep 14, 2002 Power Train

AUTO. TRANS. SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO 2ND GEAR. HAS ONLY DONE THIS 5 SEPERATE TIMES OVER A 2 - 3 YEAR PERIOD. I FIND THAT IF I SHIFT THE GEAR SELECTOR TO 1ST GEAR AND PUSH IT INTO DRIVE THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR. THE FIVE TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED WAS WHEN I SHIFTED FROM PARK STRAIGHT TO DRIVE. I FI...

Sep 11, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WILL MAKE UNCOMMANDED AND UNEXPECTED DOWNSHIFTS FROM OVERDRIVE TO 3RD AND SOMTIMES TO 2ND GEAR ANY NEARLY ANY SPEED ABOVE 35 MPH. THIS OFTEN OCCURS AT FREEWAYS SPEEDS OF 70 TO 80 MPH AND CREATES A HAZARDOUS, AND UNEXPECTED SLOWING. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION MAY EITHER UPSHIFT A...

Sep 11, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WILL MAKE UNCOMMANDED AND UNEXPECTED DOWNSHIFTS FROM OVERDRIVE TO 3RD AND SOMTIMES TO 2ND GEAR ANY NEARLY ANY SPEED ABOVE 35 MPH. THIS OFTEN OCCURS AT FREEWAYS SPEEDS OF 70 TO 80 MPH AND CREATES A HAZARDOUS, AND UNEXPECTED SLOWING. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION MAY EITHER UPSHIFT A...

Jul 28, 2002 Electrical System Fire

NO SXUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 28, 2002 Electrical System Fire

NO SXUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 25, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND FIXED TWICE DUE TO SHIFTING LATE AND SHAKING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS ALSO REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS IN VEHICLE, BUT SOLUTION DID NOT WORK. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 25, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND FIXED TWICE DUE TO SHIFTING LATE AND SHAKING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS ALSO REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS IN VEHICLE, BUT SOLUTION DID NOT WORK. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS NEED REPLACED AND EVERYONE IS TELLING US THERE IS A RECALL, EXCEPT THE DEALERSHIP. IS THERE A RECALL OR ANY OTHER OWNER NOTIFICATION.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS NEED REPLACED AND EVERYONE IS TELLING US THERE IS A RECALL, EXCEPT THE DEALERSHIP. IS THERE A RECALL OR ANY OTHER OWNER NOTIFICATION.*AK

May 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON 8-YR-OLD CAR WITH 45,000 MILES (WARRANTY LIMITED TO 7YRS OR 100,000 MI). MAJOR DEFECT DESIGN FLAW ADMITTED BY FORD. NOW REFUSES TO COVER COSTS OF REPAIR.*AK.*JB

May 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON 8-YR-OLD CAR WITH 45,000 MILES (WARRANTY LIMITED TO 7YRS OR 100,000 MI). MAJOR DEFECT DESIGN FLAW ADMITTED BY FORD. NOW REFUSES TO COVER COSTS OF REPAIR.*AK.*JB

Apr 23, 2002 Visibility

HEATER BLOWER IS INOPERATIVE. DEALER IS INSPECTING VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Visibility

HEATER BLOWER IS INOPERATIVE. DEALER IS INSPECTING VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 24, 2002 Steering

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND JERKS THE CAR AROUND AND THE STEERING HAS A LOT OF SLACK IN IT ABOUT AN INCH. *AK

Feb 24, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND JERKS THE CAR AROUND AND THE STEERING HAS A LOT OF SLACK IN IT ABOUT AN INCH. *AK

Feb 24, 2002 Steering

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND JERKS THE CAR AROUND AND THE STEERING HAS A LOT OF SLACK IN IT ABOUT AN INCH. *AK

Feb 24, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND JERKS THE CAR AROUND AND THE STEERING HAS A LOT OF SLACK IN IT ABOUT AN INCH. *AK

Jan 26, 2002 Power Train

I THINK MY ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS STOLEN BY MY DEALERSHIP. LATER, I THINK ANOTHER DEALER FRAUDUANTLY CHARGED MY EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT TO REMOVED AND REPLACED MY TRANSMISSION WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. *AK

Jan 26, 2002 Power Train

I THINK MY ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS STOLEN BY MY DEALERSHIP. LATER, I THINK ANOTHER DEALER FRAUDUANTLY CHARGED MY EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT TO REMOVED AND REPLACED MY TRANSMISSION WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. *AK

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AND 3RD GEAR CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AND 3RD GEAR CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AND 3RD GEAR CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AND 3RD GEAR CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AND 3RD GEAR CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AND 3RD GEAR CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AND 3RD GEAR CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AND 3RD GEAR CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AND 3RD GEAR CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AND 3RD GEAR CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AND 3RD GEAR CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AND 3RD GEAR CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG

Jan 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK IS LEAKING FUEL FROM CRACKS IN SEAL RINGS OF TANK.FUEL TANK HAD BEEN CHECKED, AND NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WERE NOTICED OR FOUND. HAVE CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jan 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK IS LEAKING FUEL FROM CRACKS IN SEAL RINGS OF TANK.FUEL TANK HAD BEEN CHECKED, AND NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WERE NOTICED OR FOUND. HAVE CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Dec 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. *AK

Nov 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. *AK

Nov 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE WEAR OF HEAD GASKETS. MANUFACTURER HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON HEAD GASKETS; HOWEVER, CONSUMER DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION. *AK

Nov 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE WEAR OF HEAD GASKETS. MANUFACTURER HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON HEAD GASKETS; HOWEVER, CONSUMER DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION. *AK

Nov 2, 2001 Tires

REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A 1994, FORD, THUNDERBIED; AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT 69,000 MILES, TIRE SIZE P215/70R15, DOT# UNAVAILABLE. AFTER REPLACEMENT, VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE A SEVERE BOUNCE WHEN DRIVING 20 MPH OR MORE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT RIGHT REAR, RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR STEEL BELT...

Nov 2, 2001 Tires

REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A 1994, FORD, THUNDERBIED; AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT 69,000 MILES, TIRE SIZE P215/70R15, DOT# UNAVAILABLE. AFTER REPLACEMENT, VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE A SEVERE BOUNCE WHEN DRIVING 20 MPH OR MORE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT RIGHT REAR, RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR STEEL BELT...

Nov 2, 2001 Tires

REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A 1994, FORD, THUNDERBIED; AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT 69,000 MILES, TIRE SIZE P215/70R15, DOT# UNAVAILABLE. AFTER REPLACEMENT, VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE A SEVERE BOUNCE WHEN DRIVING 20 MPH OR MORE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT RIGHT REAR, RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR STEEL BELT...

Nov 2, 2001 Tires

REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A 1994, FORD, THUNDERBIED; AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT 69,000 MILES, TIRE SIZE P215/70R15, DOT# UNAVAILABLE. AFTER REPLACEMENT, VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE A SEVERE BOUNCE WHEN DRIVING 20 MPH OR MORE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT RIGHT REAR, RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR STEEL BELT...

Sep 28, 2001 Tires

THE COMPLETE TIRE SIZE IS P215 70R15 97T M+S. ON 9/25/01 I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 15 IN CALIFORNIA AT APPROXIMATELY 60/65 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP SOUND AND THEN A FURIOUSLY FLAPPING NOISE. I THOUGHT I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY AND WHAT I FOUND WAS THE TREAD F...

Sep 28, 2001 Tires

THE COMPLETE TIRE SIZE IS P215 70R15 97T M+S. ON 9/25/01 I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 15 IN CALIFORNIA AT APPROXIMATELY 60/65 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP SOUND AND THEN A FURIOUSLY FLAPPING NOISE. I THOUGHT I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY AND WHAT I FOUND WAS THE TREAD F...

Sep 19, 2001 Electrical System Fire

FIRE DEVELOPED FROM THE THUNDERBIRD WHICH WAS SITTING IN THE CARPORT ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE, THE FIRE ADVANCED FROM THE CAR TO THE HOUSE AND KILLED BOTH THE CONSUMERS WIFE AND HER FATHER, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT FIRE WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH.*YD

Sep 19, 2001 Electrical System Fire

FIRE DEVELOPED FROM THE THUNDERBIRD WHICH WAS SITTING IN THE CARPORT ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE, THE FIRE ADVANCED FROM THE CAR TO THE HOUSE AND KILLED BOTH THE CONSUMERS WIFE AND HER FATHER, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT FIRE WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH.*YD

Sep 19, 2001 Electrical System Fire

FIRE DEVELOPED FROM THE THUNDERBIRD WHICH WAS SITTING IN THE CARPORT ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE, THE FIRE ADVANCED FROM THE CAR TO THE HOUSE AND KILLED BOTH THE CONSUMERS WIFE AND HER FATHER, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT FIRE WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH.*YD

Sep 19, 2001 Electrical System Fire

FIRE DEVELOPED FROM THE THUNDERBIRD WHICH WAS SITTING IN THE CARPORT ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE, THE FIRE ADVANCED FROM THE CAR TO THE HOUSE AND KILLED BOTH THE CONSUMERS WIFE AND HER FATHER, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT FIRE WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH.*YD

Sep 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR WHILE SITTING, SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE OF VEHICLE.*JB

Sep 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSON SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL AT 40 MPH AND HIGHER.*JB

Sep 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GUAGE GOES TO HOT, WHILE A/C IS ON OR IDLING, DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE FOR COOLANT FAN.*JB

Sep 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR WHILE SITTING, SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE OF VEHICLE.*JB

Sep 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSON SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL AT 40 MPH AND HIGHER.*JB

Sep 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GUAGE GOES TO HOT, WHILE A/C IS ON OR IDLING, DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE FOR COOLANT FAN.*JB

Sep 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR WHILE SITTING, SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE OF VEHICLE.*JB

Sep 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSON SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL AT 40 MPH AND HIGHER.*JB

Sep 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GUAGE GOES TO HOT, WHILE A/C IS ON OR IDLING, DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE FOR COOLANT FAN.*JB

Sep 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR WHILE SITTING, SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE OF VEHICLE.*JB

Sep 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSON SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL AT 40 MPH AND HIGHER.*JB

Sep 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GUAGE GOES TO HOT, WHILE A/C IS ON OR IDLING, DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE FOR COOLANT FAN.*JB

Sep 7, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Sep 7, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Aug 27, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SPEEDS. SPEEDOMETER WILL RACE, BUT WILL GET IN GEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SPEEDS. SPEEDOMETER WILL RACE, BUT WILL GET IN GEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SPEEDS. SPEEDOMETER WILL RACE, BUT WILL GET IN GEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SPEEDS. SPEEDOMETER WILL RACE, BUT WILL GET IN GEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN PREMATURE. *AK

Aug 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN PREMATURE. *AK

Aug 6, 2001 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE UNDER SOME TREES AND WALKED AWAYAND SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD BOOM. FRIEND THOUGHT TIRE BLEWOUT. WENT TO CHECK, AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. FRIEND CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. THEY PUT OUT FLAMES. FIRE INSPECTOR INDICATED CAUSE OF PROBLEM WAS BATTERY CABLE WHICH ALSO CAUSE...

Aug 6, 2001 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE UNDER SOME TREES AND WALKED AWAYAND SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD BOOM. FRIEND THOUGHT TIRE BLEWOUT. WENT TO CHECK, AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. FRIEND CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. THEY PUT OUT FLAMES. FIRE INSPECTOR INDICATED CAUSE OF PROBLEM WAS BATTERY CABLE WHICH ALSO CAUSE...

Aug 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR AAA DIAGNOSIC AND FOUND OUT THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. I CONTACTED THE FORD DEALER WHO SAID I WAS NOT COVERED SINCE THE CAR HAS 103,000 MILES. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AS PER FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. IT HAS HAD REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND HAS NE...

Aug 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR AAA DIAGNOSIC AND FOUND OUT THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. I CONTACTED THE FORD DEALER WHO SAID I WAS NOT COVERED SINCE THE CAR HAS 103,000 MILES. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AS PER FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. IT HAS HAD REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND HAS NE...

Jul 4, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION OF THIS VEHICLE HAS FOR THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS AND MANY MILES WILL WITHOUT WARNING EITHER DOWNSHIFT FROM OD WITHOUT ANY ALTERATION IN ACCELERATOR PRESSURE OR WILL JUMP INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM WILL RAPIDLY INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL PULLING POWER. THIS IS ESPECIALLY D...

Jul 4, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION OF THIS VEHICLE HAS FOR THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS AND MANY MILES WILL WITHOUT WARNING EITHER DOWNSHIFT FROM OD WITHOUT ANY ALTERATION IN ACCELERATOR PRESSURE OR WILL JUMP INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM WILL RAPIDLY INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL PULLING POWER. THIS IS ESPECIALLY D...

Jun 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD KNEW THEY HAD A PROBLEM, AND EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 7 YEARS AND/OR 100,000 MILES. THEY "CLAIM" THEY SENT ME A NOTICE IN APRIL OF 2,000, AND I KNOW I NEVER RECEIVED IT! NOW, THEY ARE SAYING THAT IT'S OUTSIDE COVERAGE, AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. REQUESTING YOU INVESTIGATE OTHER CLAIMS ON ...

Jun 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD KNEW THEY HAD A PROBLEM, AND EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 7 YEARS AND/OR 100,000 MILES. THEY "CLAIM" THEY SENT ME A NOTICE IN APRIL OF 2,000, AND I KNOW I NEVER RECEIVED IT! NOW, THEY ARE SAYING THAT IT'S OUTSIDE COVERAGE, AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. REQUESTING YOU INVESTIGATE OTHER CLAIMS ON ...

Jun 13, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH STEERING AND FRONT OF VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING. HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO STOP VIBRATION. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH STEERING AND FRONT OF VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING. HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO STOP VIBRATION. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 LITER ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THE WARRANTY ENDED AND REPAIR WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN COVERED. *SLC

Jun 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 LITER ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THE WARRANTY ENDED AND REPAIR WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN COVERED. *SLC

Jun 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY. SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HEAD GASKETS BUT IT WAS ONLY UP TO 100000 MILES OR 7 YEARS WAS NOT COVERED ANY MORE. I DO BELEIVE THE PROBLEM HAD STARTED SOME TIME AGO AS THE MOTOR KEPT USEING ANTIFREEZE. I THOUGHT THE RADIATOR HAD A SLOW LEEK BUT NOW I ...

Jun 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY. SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HEAD GASKETS BUT IT WAS ONLY UP TO 100000 MILES OR 7 YEARS WAS NOT COVERED ANY MORE. I DO BELEIVE THE PROBLEM HAD STARTED SOME TIME AGO AS THE MOTOR KEPT USEING ANTIFREEZE. I THOUGHT THE RADIATOR HAD A SLOW LEEK BUT NOW I ...

May 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Electrical System

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Steering

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Electrical System

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Electrical System

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Power Train

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Electrical System

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Steering

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Electrical System

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Electrical System

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Power Train

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING REPLACEMENT: ROTORS, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT, THERMOSTAT & GASKET, INSTRUMENT PANEL, POWER STEERING PUMP, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, PISTON, TRANSHAFT, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INTAKE MANIFOLD, SERPENTINE BELT AND NOW THE HEADGASKETS ARE BLOWN

May 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTREME VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE A DEFECT ALL TOGETHER. ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY. IN DECEMBER, ROTORS AND DISCS WERE CHANGED AGAIN. CURRENTLY, 12,000 MILES LATER, ROTORS AND DISCS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. REAR BRAKES...

May 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTREME VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE A DEFECT ALL TOGETHER. ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY. IN DECEMBER, ROTORS AND DISCS WERE CHANGED AGAIN. CURRENTLY, 12,000 MILES LATER, ROTORS AND DISCS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. REAR BRAKES...

Apr 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE HAD SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH OF HOOD. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A PRIVATE COMPANY. HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWEN OUT. *AK

Apr 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE HAD SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH OF HOOD. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A PRIVATE COMPANY. HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWEN OUT. *AK

Mar 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLOWN DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE, HAD TO REPLACE THE PULLEY THAT BROKE OFF RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER. *JB

Mar 28, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OUT DUE TO LOSS OF SECOND GEAR TRANSMISSION DRIVING WITHOUT A SECOND GEAR, HAVE TO MAKE SURE OD IS TURNED OFF OR ELSE THE CAR WILL CONSISTENTLY DROP OUT OF GEAR. *JB

Mar 28, 2001 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED DUE TO LOSS OF POWER HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JB

Mar 28, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH BROKE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE DOOR TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Mar 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLOWN DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE, HAD TO REPLACE THE PULLEY THAT BROKE OFF RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER. *JB

Mar 28, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OUT DUE TO LOSS OF SECOND GEAR TRANSMISSION DRIVING WITHOUT A SECOND GEAR, HAVE TO MAKE SURE OD IS TURNED OFF OR ELSE THE CAR WILL CONSISTENTLY DROP OUT OF GEAR. *JB

Mar 28, 2001 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED DUE TO LOSS OF POWER HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JB

Mar 28, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH BROKE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE DOOR TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LURCHES, ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL STALL, RPMS GO UP, BUT VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LURCHES, ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL STALL, RPMS GO UP, BUT VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. *AK

Mar 3, 2001 Power Train

AT 56000M HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED, AT 91000 HEAD GASKET OR INTAKE GASKET BLEW HAD TO BE REPLACED, UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES HAVE HAD RECALL ON HEAD GASKETS BUT WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT MY MODEL NOT INCLUDED IN THESE RECALLS.*AK

Mar 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 56000M HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED, AT 91000 HEAD GASKET OR INTAKE GASKET BLEW HAD TO BE REPLACED, UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES HAVE HAD RECALL ON HEAD GASKETS BUT WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT MY MODEL NOT INCLUDED IN THESE RECALLS.*AK

Mar 3, 2001 Power Train

AT 56000M HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED, AT 91000 HEAD GASKET OR INTAKE GASKET BLEW HAD TO BE REPLACED, UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES HAVE HAD RECALL ON HEAD GASKETS BUT WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT MY MODEL NOT INCLUDED IN THESE RECALLS.*AK

Mar 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 56000M HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED, AT 91000 HEAD GASKET OR INTAKE GASKET BLEW HAD TO BE REPLACED, UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES HAVE HAD RECALL ON HEAD GASKETS BUT WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT MY MODEL NOT INCLUDED IN THESE RECALLS.*AK

Mar 1, 2001 Suspension

IM JUST TRYING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AND GET HELP ON THIS MATTER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE BETTER BUSINESS B. AND I WAS TOLD THEY CAN'T HELP ME. I WORK HARD FOR MY MONEY TO SUPPORT MY FAMILY, I TRY TO GET BETTER EVERYTIME I CAN. WELL I HAVE PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE 1994 FORD T BRID TRADE IN THE VEHICLE THAT ...

Mar 1, 2001 Suspension

IM JUST TRYING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AND GET HELP ON THIS MATTER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE BETTER BUSINESS B. AND I WAS TOLD THEY CAN'T HELP ME. I WORK HARD FOR MY MONEY TO SUPPORT MY FAMILY, I TRY TO GET BETTER EVERYTIME I CAN. WELL I HAVE PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE 1994 FORD T BRID TRADE IN THE VEHICLE THAT ...

Feb 22, 2001 Structure

RUBBER SHIELD OF THE STEEL ACCELERATOR CABLES BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR WORE OFF, THIS CAUSED A SHORT CIRCUIT FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE GROUND, THE HOT POST OF THE ALTERNATOR ARCED ON THE CABLES AND MELTED THE MAIN LEAD TO THE BATTERY AND FRIED THE AREAS AROUND THE POST. *SLC

Feb 22, 2001 Structure

RUBBER SHIELD OF THE STEEL ACCELERATOR CABLES BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR WORE OFF, THIS CAUSED A SHORT CIRCUIT FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE GROUND, THE HOT POST OF THE ALTERNATOR ARCED ON THE CABLES AND MELTED THE MAIN LEAD TO THE BATTERY AND FRIED THE AREAS AROUND THE POST. *SLC

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (60MPH), ENGINE'CHECK GAUGES' LIGHT WENT ON - TEMP GAUGE WAS RISING AND WENT PASSED THE RED ZONE. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HEATER WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER EXAMINATIONS  I BLEW A HEAD GASKET. NOW I LEARN THAT THERE WAS A FORD PROGRAM EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ...

Feb 15, 2001 Unknown Or Other

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (60MPH), ENGINE'CHECK GAUGES' LIGHT WENT ON - TEMP GAUGE WAS RISING AND WENT PASSED THE RED ZONE. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HEATER WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER EXAMINATIONS  I BLEW A HEAD GASKET. NOW I LEARN THAT THERE WAS A FORD PROGRAM EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ...

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (60MPH), ENGINE'CHECK GAUGES' LIGHT WENT ON - TEMP GAUGE WAS RISING AND WENT PASSED THE RED ZONE. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HEATER WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER EXAMINATIONS  I BLEW A HEAD GASKET. NOW I LEARN THAT THERE WAS A FORD PROGRAM EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ...

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (60MPH), ENGINE'CHECK GAUGES' LIGHT WENT ON - TEMP GAUGE WAS RISING AND WENT PASSED THE RED ZONE. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HEATER WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER EXAMINATIONS  I BLEW A HEAD GASKET. NOW I LEARN THAT THERE WAS A FORD PROGRAM EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ...

Feb 15, 2001 Unknown Or Other

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (60MPH), ENGINE'CHECK GAUGES' LIGHT WENT ON - TEMP GAUGE WAS RISING AND WENT PASSED THE RED ZONE. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HEATER WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER EXAMINATIONS  I BLEW A HEAD GASKET. NOW I LEARN THAT THERE WAS A FORD PROGRAM EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ...

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (60MPH), ENGINE'CHECK GAUGES' LIGHT WENT ON - TEMP GAUGE WAS RISING AND WENT PASSED THE RED ZONE. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HEATER WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER EXAMINATIONS  I BLEW A HEAD GASKET. NOW I LEARN THAT THERE WAS A FORD PROGRAM EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ...

Jan 30, 2001 Air Bags

AFTER VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP FROM SKIDDING, NOTHING WAS STRUCK/HIT, BOTH AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED ,AND INFORMED CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAVE THEM CHECK FOR A MALFUNCTION DEFECT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO...

Jan 30, 2001 Air Bags

AFTER VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP FROM SKIDDING, NOTHING WAS STRUCK/HIT, BOTH AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED ,AND INFORMED CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAVE THEM CHECK FOR A MALFUNCTION DEFECT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO...

Jan 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CHECK GAUGES" LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH BOARD. I LOOKED AND SAW THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAD GONE UP AS FAR AS IT COULD GO. I BROUGHT IT TO AN AUTO SERVICE CENTER AND HAD IT CHECKED. I WAS TOLD I HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. MY CAR ONLY HAS 46,500 ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAI...

Jan 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CHECK GAUGES" LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH BOARD. I LOOKED AND SAW THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAD GONE UP AS FAR AS IT COULD GO. I BROUGHT IT TO AN AUTO SERVICE CENTER AND HAD IT CHECKED. I WAS TOLD I HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. MY CAR ONLY HAS 46,500 ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAI...

Jan 22, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CHECK GAUGES" LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH BOARD. I LOOKED AND SAW THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAD GONE UP AS FAR AS IT COULD GO. I BROUGHT IT TO AN AUTO SERVICE CENTER AND HAD IT CHECKED. I WAS TOLD I HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. MY CAR ONLY HAS 46,500 ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAI...

Jan 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CHECK GAUGES" LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH BOARD. I LOOKED AND SAW THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAD GONE UP AS FAR AS IT COULD GO. I BROUGHT IT TO AN AUTO SERVICE CENTER AND HAD IT CHECKED. I WAS TOLD I HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. MY CAR ONLY HAS 46,500 ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAI...

Jan 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CHECK GAUGES" LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH BOARD. I LOOKED AND SAW THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAD GONE UP AS FAR AS IT COULD GO. I BROUGHT IT TO AN AUTO SERVICE CENTER AND HAD IT CHECKED. I WAS TOLD I HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. MY CAR ONLY HAS 46,500 ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAI...

Jan 22, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CHECK GAUGES" LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH BOARD. I LOOKED AND SAW THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAD GONE UP AS FAR AS IT COULD GO. I BROUGHT IT TO AN AUTO SERVICE CENTER AND HAD IT CHECKED. I WAS TOLD I HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. MY CAR ONLY HAS 46,500 ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAI...

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

WHILE PULLING OFF FROM A TOLL POLL FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

WHILE PULLING OFF FROM A TOLL POLL FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IN THESE THUNDERBIRD IS TERRIBLE THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM HAS ALREADY HAD IT FIXED AND I HAVE TOO. IT IS STARTING TO ACT UP AGAIN FOR EXAMPLE I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND MY CAR WILL SLIP GEAR AND WILL CAUSE ME TOO TEMPORY LOSE CONTROL. I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS SHOULD BE LO...

Dec 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

6TH CYLINDER NOT FIRING, LOSING OIL, VIBRATING SEVERELY WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER 40 MPH. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IN THESE THUNDERBIRD IS TERRIBLE THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM HAS ALREADY HAD IT FIXED AND I HAVE TOO. IT IS STARTING TO ACT UP AGAIN FOR EXAMPLE I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND MY CAR WILL SLIP GEAR AND WILL CAUSE ME TOO TEMPORY LOSE CONTROL. I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS SHOULD BE LO...

Dec 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

6TH CYLINDER NOT FIRING, LOSING OIL, VIBRATING SEVERELY WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER 40 MPH. *AK

Dec 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR WOULD RUN AT 60-70 MILES PER HOUR WITHOUT PRESSING THROTTLE PEDAL. CAR WOULD RUN AWAY DUE DUE TO UNCOMMANDED THROTTLE.

Dec 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR WOULD RUN AT 60-70 MILES PER HOUR WITHOUT PRESSING THROTTLE PEDAL. CAR WOULD RUN AWAY DUE DUE TO UNCOMMANDED THROTTLE.

Nov 21, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC BUTTONS THAT LOCK & UNLOCK GEARS TO SHIFT BROKE OFF WHILE IN USE. BUTTONS FAIL TO STAY IN PLACE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHERE MECHANIC REPAIRED BUTTONS WITH 1995 VEHICLE DUE TO BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC BUTTONS. ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY WHEN ACCELERATING. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Suspension

AUTOMATIC BUTTONS THAT LOCK & UNLOCK GEARS TO SHIFT BROKE OFF WHILE IN USE. BUTTONS FAIL TO STAY IN PLACE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHERE MECHANIC REPAIRED BUTTONS WITH 1995 VEHICLE DUE TO BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC BUTTONS. ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY WHEN ACCELERATING. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC BUTTONS THAT LOCK & UNLOCK GEARS TO SHIFT BROKE OFF WHILE IN USE. BUTTONS FAIL TO STAY IN PLACE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHERE MECHANIC REPAIRED BUTTONS WITH 1995 VEHICLE DUE TO BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC BUTTONS. ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY WHEN ACCELERATING. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Suspension

AUTOMATIC BUTTONS THAT LOCK & UNLOCK GEARS TO SHIFT BROKE OFF WHILE IN USE. BUTTONS FAIL TO STAY IN PLACE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHERE MECHANIC REPAIRED BUTTONS WITH 1995 VEHICLE DUE TO BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC BUTTONS. ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY WHEN ACCELERATING. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PARKED APPLIED BRAKES TO SWITCH INTO REVERSE, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE WITH DRIVER'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. OWNER HAD TO APPLY EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP. DEALER WAS REPLACING MASTER CYLINDER DUE TO BOLTS BREAKING.*AK

Oct 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PARKED APPLIED BRAKES TO SWITCH INTO REVERSE, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE WITH DRIVER'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. OWNER HAD TO APPLY EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP. DEALER WAS REPLACING MASTER CYLINDER DUE TO BOLTS BREAKING.*AK

Oct 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTO TRANS SHUDDERS SHIFTING 3-4 AND 4-3. SPEED CONTROL FAILED AT 15,000 MILES, FRONT DISC BRAKES PULSATE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES.

Oct 10, 2000 Power Train

AUTO TRANS SHUDDERS SHIFTING 3-4 AND 4-3. SPEED CONTROL FAILED AT 15,000 MILES, FRONT DISC BRAKES PULSATE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES.

Oct 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AUTO TRANS SHUDDERS SHIFTING 3-4 AND 4-3. SPEED CONTROL FAILED AT 15,000 MILES, FRONT DISC BRAKES PULSATE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES.

Oct 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTO TRANS SHUDDERS SHIFTING 3-4 AND 4-3. SPEED CONTROL FAILED AT 15,000 MILES, FRONT DISC BRAKES PULSATE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES.

Oct 10, 2000 Power Train

AUTO TRANS SHUDDERS SHIFTING 3-4 AND 4-3. SPEED CONTROL FAILED AT 15,000 MILES, FRONT DISC BRAKES PULSATE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES.

Oct 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AUTO TRANS SHUDDERS SHIFTING 3-4 AND 4-3. SPEED CONTROL FAILED AT 15,000 MILES, FRONT DISC BRAKES PULSATE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES.

Sep 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE ROTORS. INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE VIBRATES VIOLENTLY. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PADS SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

THREAD SEPARATION AT HIGH SPEED CAUSED SEVERE SHAKING AND VIBRATION, RISKING LOSS OF CONTOL AND ACCIDENT.( DOT NUMBER: FR 480 ? TIRE SIZE: 215-70R15 )

Sep 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE ROTORS. INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE VIBRATES VIOLENTLY. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PADS SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

THREAD SEPARATION AT HIGH SPEED CAUSED SEVERE SHAKING AND VIBRATION, RISKING LOSS OF CONTOL AND ACCIDENT.( DOT NUMBER: FR 480 ? TIRE SIZE: 215-70R15 )

Sep 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8L ENGINE HAS GONE OUT ON MY 94 THUNDERBIRD 3 TIMES SINCE NEW. I DO DRIVE MY CAR FOR WORK AND PUT ON AVERAGE 35000 MILES A YEAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A REACURRING PROBLEM FOR NOW I HAVE 95 MUSTANG ENGINE IN THIS CAR AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. FIRST ENGINE REPLACED IN ALABAMA WITH A PR...

Sep 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8L ENGINE HAS GONE OUT ON MY 94 THUNDERBIRD 3 TIMES SINCE NEW. I DO DRIVE MY CAR FOR WORK AND PUT ON AVERAGE 35000 MILES A YEAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A REACURRING PROBLEM FOR NOW I HAVE 95 MUSTANG ENGINE IN THIS CAR AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. FIRST ENGINE REPLACED IN ALABAMA WITH A PR...

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECEIVED A LETTER OF RECALL FOR THE HEADGASKETS ON MY CAR WHICH HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED AND, FORD REFUSED TO HONOR THEIR RECALL. APPARENTLY THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO PREVENT THIS PROPLEM CONSIDERING THEIR HAVE SEVERAL MAKE AND YEARS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED. ALSO I THINK IT IS ODD TO HAVE A TRANSMI...

Sep 14, 2000 Power Train

I RECEIVED A LETTER OF RECALL FOR THE HEADGASKETS ON MY CAR WHICH HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED AND, FORD REFUSED TO HONOR THEIR RECALL. APPARENTLY THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO PREVENT THIS PROPLEM CONSIDERING THEIR HAVE SEVERAL MAKE AND YEARS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED. ALSO I THINK IT IS ODD TO HAVE A TRANSMI...

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER HAVING PUT IN A NEW ENGINE, THE NEWLY INSTALLED ENGINE ALSO FAILED AT 90,037 MILES. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECEIVED A LETTER OF RECALL FOR THE HEADGASKETS ON MY CAR WHICH HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED AND, FORD REFUSED TO HONOR THEIR RECALL. APPARENTLY THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO PREVENT THIS PROPLEM CONSIDERING THEIR HAVE SEVERAL MAKE AND YEARS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED. ALSO I THINK IT IS ODD TO HAVE A TRANSMI...

Sep 14, 2000 Power Train

I RECEIVED A LETTER OF RECALL FOR THE HEADGASKETS ON MY CAR WHICH HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED AND, FORD REFUSED TO HONOR THEIR RECALL. APPARENTLY THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO PREVENT THIS PROPLEM CONSIDERING THEIR HAVE SEVERAL MAKE AND YEARS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED. ALSO I THINK IT IS ODD TO HAVE A TRANSMI...

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER HAVING PUT IN A NEW ENGINE, THE NEWLY INSTALLED ENGINE ALSO FAILED AT 90,037 MILES. *AK

Aug 24, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS A STOP LIGHT AND WAS APPROACHING ANOTHER LIGHT. CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, AND THERE WAS A COKE BOTTLE THAT ROLLED UNDERNEATH BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP. WAS TRYING TO GET ATTENTION OF OTHER DRIVER, BUT SHE WAS A 16 YEAR OLD NEW DRIVER. A VEHICLE HIT HER D...

Aug 24, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS A STOP LIGHT AND WAS APPROACHING ANOTHER LIGHT. CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, AND THERE WAS A COKE BOTTLE THAT ROLLED UNDERNEATH BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP. WAS TRYING TO GET ATTENTION OF OTHER DRIVER, BUT SHE WAS A 16 YEAR OLD NEW DRIVER. A VEHICLE HIT HER D...

Aug 16, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 16, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Jul 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE ARE ACTULLY TO MANY OTHER THINGS TO LIST BUT I WOULD BE HAPPY TO MAIL COPIES OF ALL MAJOR SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS THAT IVE HAD WITH THIS CAR.IM STILL HAVEING ENGINE ,TRANSMISSION,AND OTHER PROBLEMS NOT TO MENTION THE GAS SMELL THAT THE FORD DEALER SWEARS ISNT THERE. *AK

Jul 22, 2000 Power Train

THERE ARE ACTULLY TO MANY OTHER THINGS TO LIST BUT I WOULD BE HAPPY TO MAIL COPIES OF ALL MAJOR SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS THAT IVE HAD WITH THIS CAR.IM STILL HAVEING ENGINE ,TRANSMISSION,AND OTHER PROBLEMS NOT TO MENTION THE GAS SMELL THAT THE FORD DEALER SWEARS ISNT THERE. *AK

Jul 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE ARE ACTULLY TO MANY OTHER THINGS TO LIST BUT I WOULD BE HAPPY TO MAIL COPIES OF ALL MAJOR SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS THAT IVE HAD WITH THIS CAR.IM STILL HAVEING ENGINE ,TRANSMISSION,AND OTHER PROBLEMS NOT TO MENTION THE GAS SMELL THAT THE FORD DEALER SWEARS ISNT THERE. *AK

Jul 22, 2000 Power Train

THERE ARE ACTULLY TO MANY OTHER THINGS TO LIST BUT I WOULD BE HAPPY TO MAIL COPIES OF ALL MAJOR SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS THAT IVE HAD WITH THIS CAR.IM STILL HAVEING ENGINE ,TRANSMISSION,AND OTHER PROBLEMS NOT TO MENTION THE GAS SMELL THAT THE FORD DEALER SWEARS ISNT THERE. *AK

Jul 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 7, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER IS GETTING A SHUTTER OR VIBRATION WHEN SHIFTING TO 3RD GEAR, CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THIS FOR ABOUT 9 MONTHS. CONTACTED DEALER AND HAD FLUID CHANGED. PROBLEM HAS NOT REOCCURRED SINCE. *AK *ML

Jul 7, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER IS GETTING A SHUTTER OR VIBRATION WHEN SHIFTING TO 3RD GEAR, CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THIS FOR ABOUT 9 MONTHS. CONTACTED DEALER AND HAD FLUID CHANGED. PROBLEM HAS NOT REOCCURRED SINCE. *AK *ML

Jul 6, 2000 Electrical System

THE ECC APPARENTLY FAILED 1 JUL 2000, ALTHOUGH DIAGNOSIS OF THIS WAS NOT KNOWN UNTIL THE CAR COULD BE SERVICED ON 5 JUL. THE ECC FAILED, COMMANDING A FUEL INJECTOR TO REMAIN OPEN, THUS INJECTING RAW FUEL INTO THE CYLINDER CONTINUOUSLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER ...

Jul 6, 2000 Electrical System

THE ECC APPARENTLY FAILED 1 JUL 2000, ALTHOUGH DIAGNOSIS OF THIS WAS NOT KNOWN UNTIL THE CAR COULD BE SERVICED ON 5 JUL. THE ECC FAILED, COMMANDING A FUEL INJECTOR TO REMAIN OPEN, THUS INJECTING RAW FUEL INTO THE CYLINDER CONTINUOUSLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER ...

Jun 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMIN HOME FROM WORK BIG CLOUD OF SMOKE THEN THE CAR LOST POWER ,JERKING ,STARTED OVERHEATING , SMOKE BEGAN COMINING FRO THE HOOD HAD IT TOWED TO CARTWRIGHT AUTO , MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS BLOWN GASKET ,TWO HOURS LATER MECHANIC CALLED AND SAID THE MOTOR WAS BLOWED DUE TO BLOWN GASKET AND WOULD N...

Jun 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMIN HOME FROM WORK BIG CLOUD OF SMOKE THEN THE CAR LOST POWER ,JERKING ,STARTED OVERHEATING , SMOKE BEGAN COMINING FRO THE HOOD HAD IT TOWED TO CARTWRIGHT AUTO , MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS BLOWN GASKET ,TWO HOURS LATER MECHANIC CALLED AND SAID THE MOTOR WAS BLOWED DUE TO BLOWN GASKET AND WOULD N...

Jun 15, 2000 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS STOPPED WORKING. *AK

Jun 15, 2000 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS STOPPED WORKING. *AK

Jun 14, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE WARMS UP IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL SPONTANEOUSLY AND WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED AT ALL. ALSO, VEHICLE LURCHES TO 1000RPMS, AND THEN GOES BACK TO NORMAL*AK.

Jun 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN VEHICLE WARMS UP IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL SPONTANEOUSLY AND WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED AT ALL. ALSO, VEHICLE LURCHES TO 1000RPMS, AND THEN GOES BACK TO NORMAL*AK.

Jun 14, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE WARMS UP IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL SPONTANEOUSLY AND WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED AT ALL. ALSO, VEHICLE LURCHES TO 1000RPMS, AND THEN GOES BACK TO NORMAL*AK.

Jun 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN VEHICLE WARMS UP IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL SPONTANEOUSLY AND WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED AT ALL. ALSO, VEHICLE LURCHES TO 1000RPMS, AND THEN GOES BACK TO NORMAL*AK.

Jun 12, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR, RPMS RUN HIGH, AND THEN IT GOES BACK INTO GEAR, AND JUMPS FORWARD. *AK

Jun 12, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR BY ITSELF. IT HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS SPORADICALLY. WHEN IT SLIPS THE CAR SLOWS DOWN,WHICH HAS CAUSED A COUPLE OF DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. MORE DANGEROUS STILL IS THAT WHEN IT SLIPS THE R.P.M.'S JUMP HIGHER AND SOMETIMES THE TRANSMISSION THEN GRABS AND THE CAR LURCHES S...

Jun 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IN THIS VEHICLE HAS PERFORMED WITHOUT FLAW. I LEARNED FROM MY DEALER THAT A LETTER WAS ISSUED TO OWNERS WITH INFORMATION ON PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON THE 3.8 L ENGINE. I DID NOT RECEIVE THIS LETTER DUE TO DEALER ERROR. THE DEALER DID NOT PROPERLY REGISTER ME HAS THE ONWER OF THE...

Jun 12, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR, RPMS RUN HIGH, AND THEN IT GOES BACK INTO GEAR, AND JUMPS FORWARD. *AK

Jun 12, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR BY ITSELF. IT HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS SPORADICALLY. WHEN IT SLIPS THE CAR SLOWS DOWN,WHICH HAS CAUSED A COUPLE OF DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. MORE DANGEROUS STILL IS THAT WHEN IT SLIPS THE R.P.M.'S JUMP HIGHER AND SOMETIMES THE TRANSMISSION THEN GRABS AND THE CAR LURCHES S...

Jun 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IN THIS VEHICLE HAS PERFORMED WITHOUT FLAW. I LEARNED FROM MY DEALER THAT A LETTER WAS ISSUED TO OWNERS WITH INFORMATION ON PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON THE 3.8 L ENGINE. I DID NOT RECEIVE THIS LETTER DUE TO DEALER ERROR. THE DEALER DID NOT PROPERLY REGISTER ME HAS THE ONWER OF THE...

Jun 11, 2000 Electrical System

THE STOP LIGHT MODULE IN REAR WINDOW HAS MELTED BECAUSE OF HEAT CAUSED BY THE LIGHT BULBS. THE MELTING HAS CRUSHED ON BULB AND CANNOT REPLACE THE BULB. FEAR OF HIGH HEAT MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

Jun 11, 2000 Electrical System

THE STOP LIGHT MODULE IN REAR WINDOW HAS MELTED BECAUSE OF HEAT CAUSED BY THE LIGHT BULBS. THE MELTING HAS CRUSHED ON BULB AND CANNOT REPLACE THE BULB. FEAR OF HIGH HEAT MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

Jun 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STOPPED RUNNING. VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. SHOP MANGER SAID THERE WAS COOLANT IN THE OIL AND THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. AFTER THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED THERE WAS STILL A PROBLEM WITH COOLANT IN THE OIL. THEY REMOVED THE VALVE TIMING CHAIN COVER TO FIND THAT ONE OF THE FREEZE...

Jun 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STOPPED RUNNING. VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. SHOP MANGER SAID THERE WAS COOLANT IN THE OIL AND THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. AFTER THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED THERE WAS STILL A PROBLEM WITH COOLANT IN THE OIL. THEY REMOVED THE VALVE TIMING CHAIN COVER TO FIND THAT ONE OF THE FREEZE...

Jun 1, 2000 Power Train

ROUGH 3-4 UPSHIFT WITH INCREASE IN RPMS, WHEN DRIVING AT 55-60MPH RPMS WILL SUDDENLY GO UP AND DOWN. *AK

Jun 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ROUGH 3-4 UPSHIFT WITH INCREASE IN RPMS, WHEN DRIVING AT 55-60MPH RPMS WILL SUDDENLY GO UP AND DOWN. *AK

Jun 1, 2000 Power Train

ROUGH 3-4 UPSHIFT WITH INCREASE IN RPMS, WHEN DRIVING AT 55-60MPH RPMS WILL SUDDENLY GO UP AND DOWN. *AK

Jun 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ROUGH 3-4 UPSHIFT WITH INCREASE IN RPMS, WHEN DRIVING AT 55-60MPH RPMS WILL SUDDENLY GO UP AND DOWN. *AK

May 28, 2000 Power Train

CAR SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL FROM ANY GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY. *AK

May 28, 2000 Power Train

CAR SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL FROM ANY GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY. *AK

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I, AS WELL AS MY FAMILY HAVE DEALT WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, HOWEVER I MUST SAY THIS OCCURENCE IS AN OUTRAGE! I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR RECENTLY. I HAVE A 94 FORD T BIRD THAT I BOUGHT LAST YEAR AND HAVE JUST BEEN CONTACTED BY LETTER THAT THERE IS A RECAL...

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I, AS WELL AS MY FAMILY HAVE DEALT WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, HOWEVER I MUST SAY THIS OCCURENCE IS AN OUTRAGE! I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR RECENTLY. I HAVE A 94 FORD T BIRD THAT I BOUGHT LAST YEAR AND HAVE JUST BEEN CONTACTED BY LETTER THAT THERE IS A RECAL...

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING, AND RADIATOR COOLANT STARTED LEAKING & EVENTUALLY VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN. DEALER STATED IF THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED, THEY WOULD PAY FOR IT. BUT, IF THE RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED, THEY WOULDN'T COVER IT. *AK

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING, AND RADIATOR COOLANT STARTED LEAKING & EVENTUALLY VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN. DEALER STATED IF THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED, THEY WOULD PAY FOR IT. BUT, IF THE RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED, THEY WOULDN'T COVER IT. *AK

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING, AND RADIATOR COOLANT STARTED LEAKING & EVENTUALLY VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN. DEALER STATED IF THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED, THEY WOULD PAY FOR IT. BUT, IF THE RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED, THEY WOULDN'T COVER IT. *AK

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING, AND RADIATOR COOLANT STARTED LEAKING & EVENTUALLY VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN. DEALER STATED IF THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED, THEY WOULD PAY FOR IT. BUT, IF THE RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED, THEY WOULDN'T COVER IT. *AK

May 11, 2000 Steering

PASSENGER SEAT HITS CONSOLE WHEN MOVED FORWARD, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES-THE STEERING AND CAR SHAKES BADLY, BOTH SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS BINDS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN,SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING TO HOLD PIECE IN WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE-PARK-ETC., BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH...

May 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PASSENGER SEAT HITS CONSOLE WHEN MOVED FORWARD, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES-THE STEERING AND CAR SHAKES BADLY, BOTH SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS BINDS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN,SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING TO HOLD PIECE IN WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE-PARK-ETC., BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH...

May 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PASSENGER SEAT HITS CONSOLE WHEN MOVED FORWARD, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES-THE STEERING AND CAR SHAKES BADLY, BOTH SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS BINDS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN,SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING TO HOLD PIECE IN WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE-PARK-ETC., BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH...

May 11, 2000 Visibility

PASSENGER SEAT HITS CONSOLE WHEN MOVED FORWARD, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES-THE STEERING AND CAR SHAKES BADLY, BOTH SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS BINDS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN,SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING TO HOLD PIECE IN WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE-PARK-ETC., BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH...

May 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PASSENGER SEAT HITS CONSOLE WHEN MOVED FORWARD, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES-THE STEERING AND CAR SHAKES BADLY, BOTH SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS BINDS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN,SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING TO HOLD PIECE IN WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE-PARK-ETC., BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH...

May 11, 2000 Structure

PASSENGER SEAT HITS CONSOLE WHEN MOVED FORWARD, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES-THE STEERING AND CAR SHAKES BADLY, BOTH SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS BINDS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN,SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING TO HOLD PIECE IN WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE-PARK-ETC., BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH...

May 11, 2000 Steering

PASSENGER SEAT HITS CONSOLE WHEN MOVED FORWARD, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES-THE STEERING AND CAR SHAKES BADLY, BOTH SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS BINDS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN,SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING TO HOLD PIECE IN WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE-PARK-ETC., BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH...

May 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PASSENGER SEAT HITS CONSOLE WHEN MOVED FORWARD, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES-THE STEERING AND CAR SHAKES BADLY, BOTH SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS BINDS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN,SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING TO HOLD PIECE IN WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE-PARK-ETC., BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH...

May 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PASSENGER SEAT HITS CONSOLE WHEN MOVED FORWARD, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES-THE STEERING AND CAR SHAKES BADLY, BOTH SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS BINDS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN,SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING TO HOLD PIECE IN WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE-PARK-ETC., BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH...

May 11, 2000 Visibility

PASSENGER SEAT HITS CONSOLE WHEN MOVED FORWARD, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES-THE STEERING AND CAR SHAKES BADLY, BOTH SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS BINDS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN,SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING TO HOLD PIECE IN WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE-PARK-ETC., BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH...

May 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PASSENGER SEAT HITS CONSOLE WHEN MOVED FORWARD, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES-THE STEERING AND CAR SHAKES BADLY, BOTH SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS BINDS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN,SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING TO HOLD PIECE IN WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE-PARK-ETC., BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH...

May 11, 2000 Structure

PASSENGER SEAT HITS CONSOLE WHEN MOVED FORWARD, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES-THE STEERING AND CAR SHAKES BADLY, BOTH SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS BINDS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN,SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF CAUSING TO HOLD PIECE IN WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE-PARK-ETC., BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH...

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW ON MY 3.8L FORD THUNDERBIRD. CAR ONLY HAD 83,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD READ THAT OTHER FORD 3.8L ENGINES HAVE HAD THIS PROBLELM AND THAT FORD MAY BE EXTENDING WARRENTIES TO COVER THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE INFORM ME OF ANY EXTENSIONS ON WARRENTIES OR IF FORD HAS A PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE OWNERS...

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW ON MY 3.8L FORD THUNDERBIRD. CAR ONLY HAD 83,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD READ THAT OTHER FORD 3.8L ENGINES HAVE HAD THIS PROBLELM AND THAT FORD MAY BE EXTENDING WARRENTIES TO COVER THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE INFORM ME OF ANY EXTENSIONS ON WARRENTIES OR IF FORD HAS A PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE OWNERS...

May 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE WERE ORIGANLLY TOLD OUR CAR NEEDED A NEW COMPUTER CHIP,WE NOW BELIEVE IT WAS A BLOWN HEADGASKET THE ENTIRE TIME. THE CAR RAN "ALRIGHT" FOR A MONTH OR SO,BUT NEVER QUITE THE SAME,AFTER WE GOT THE CHIP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS REMAINED ON,THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO RE-START THE COMPUT...

May 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WE WERE ORIGANLLY TOLD OUR CAR NEEDED A NEW COMPUTER CHIP,WE NOW BELIEVE IT WAS A BLOWN HEADGASKET THE ENTIRE TIME. THE CAR RAN "ALRIGHT" FOR A MONTH OR SO,BUT NEVER QUITE THE SAME,AFTER WE GOT THE CHIP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS REMAINED ON,THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO RE-START THE COMPUT...

May 2, 2000 Electrical System

WE WERE ORIGANLLY TOLD OUR CAR NEEDED A NEW COMPUTER CHIP,WE NOW BELIEVE IT WAS A BLOWN HEADGASKET THE ENTIRE TIME. THE CAR RAN "ALRIGHT" FOR A MONTH OR SO,BUT NEVER QUITE THE SAME,AFTER WE GOT THE CHIP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS REMAINED ON,THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO RE-START THE COMPUT...

May 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE WERE ORIGANLLY TOLD OUR CAR NEEDED A NEW COMPUTER CHIP,WE NOW BELIEVE IT WAS A BLOWN HEADGASKET THE ENTIRE TIME. THE CAR RAN "ALRIGHT" FOR A MONTH OR SO,BUT NEVER QUITE THE SAME,AFTER WE GOT THE CHIP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS REMAINED ON,THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO RE-START THE COMPUT...

May 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WE WERE ORIGANLLY TOLD OUR CAR NEEDED A NEW COMPUTER CHIP,WE NOW BELIEVE IT WAS A BLOWN HEADGASKET THE ENTIRE TIME. THE CAR RAN "ALRIGHT" FOR A MONTH OR SO,BUT NEVER QUITE THE SAME,AFTER WE GOT THE CHIP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS REMAINED ON,THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO RE-START THE COMPUT...

May 2, 2000 Electrical System

WE WERE ORIGANLLY TOLD OUR CAR NEEDED A NEW COMPUTER CHIP,WE NOW BELIEVE IT WAS A BLOWN HEADGASKET THE ENTIRE TIME. THE CAR RAN "ALRIGHT" FOR A MONTH OR SO,BUT NEVER QUITE THE SAME,AFTER WE GOT THE CHIP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS REMAINED ON,THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO RE-START THE COMPUT...

Apr 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Apr 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Apr 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH & NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER PULLED INTO GAS STATION & HAD VEHICLE CHECKED. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE'S HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN OUT. ALSO THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH & NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER PULLED INTO GAS STATION & HAD VEHICLE CHECKED. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE'S HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN OUT. ALSO THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH & NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER PULLED INTO GAS STATION & HAD VEHICLE CHECKED. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE'S HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN OUT. ALSO THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH & NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER PULLED INTO GAS STATION & HAD VEHICLE CHECKED. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE'S HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN OUT. ALSO THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES CAME WITH THE THUNDERBIRD & ARE CRACKED ON THE INSIDE. THERE ARE HAIRLINE CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE, AS WELL. THE CASING OF THE TIRES ARE BREAKING THE TIRES. DUE TO THE CRACKS, TIRES ARE 1/2 INCH FROM RIM. TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER. THE TIRES ARE LEE P21570R15 - PERFORMANCE RADIAL GT. IDL...

Apr 5, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES CAME WITH THE THUNDERBIRD & ARE CRACKED ON THE INSIDE. THERE ARE HAIRLINE CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE, AS WELL. THE CASING OF THE TIRES ARE BREAKING THE TIRES. DUE TO THE CRACKS, TIRES ARE 1/2 INCH FROM RIM. TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER. THE TIRES ARE LEE P21570R15 - PERFORMANCE RADIAL GT. IDL...

Apr 4, 2000 Power Train

LOSS OF FORWARD DRIVE ON INTERSTATE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ABLE TO PULL ONTO SHOULDER CAR WENT INTO DRIVE BEFORE I STOPPED. PROBLEM CONTINUED TO DO THIS EVERY 40 OR 50 MILES . I HAVE YET TO TAKE IT TO BE REPAIRED. THIS HAS STARTED TO DO THIS AT SPEEDS OF 40-50 MPH AFTER ONLY DRIVING 10-12 MILES *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Power Train

LOSS OF FORWARD DRIVE ON INTERSTATE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ABLE TO PULL ONTO SHOULDER CAR WENT INTO DRIVE BEFORE I STOPPED. PROBLEM CONTINUED TO DO THIS EVERY 40 OR 50 MILES . I HAVE YET TO TAKE IT TO BE REPAIRED. THIS HAS STARTED TO DO THIS AT SPEEDS OF 40-50 MPH AFTER ONLY DRIVING 10-12 MILES *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Seats

A PART WITHIN THE SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO RELEASE FROM THE UPRIGHT POSITION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Seats

A PART WITHIN THE SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO RELEASE FROM THE UPRIGHT POSITION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLEW, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLEW, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE STREET AT 40-45 MPH, VEHICLE OVERHEATED. DROVE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOKE WAS COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. TOWED VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THAT INFORMED COSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE STREET AT 40-45 MPH, VEHICLE OVERHEATED. DROVE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOKE WAS COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. TOWED VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THAT INFORMED COSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Mar 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT 69000. REPLACED HEADS, GASKETS, INTAKE AND OUTTAKE THERMOSTAT, CAR STILL NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. BLEW GASKETS TWICE. AT PRESENT TIME IT IS BEING WORKED ON FOR THE SAME PROBLEM

Mar 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLEW AT 69000. REPLACED HEADS, GASKETS, INTAKE AND OUTTAKE THERMOSTAT, CAR STILL NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. BLEW GASKETS TWICE. AT PRESENT TIME IT IS BEING WORKED ON FOR THE SAME PROBLEM

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAK DUE TO EITHER GASKET FAILURE OR CHANNELING DUE TO CORROSION OF ALUMINUM PARTS. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAK DUE TO EITHER GASKET FAILURE OR CHANNELING DUE TO CORROSION OF ALUMINUM PARTS. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAK DUE TO EITHER GASKET FAILURE OR CHANNELING DUE TO CORROSION OF ALUMINUM PARTS. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAK DUE TO EITHER GASKET FAILURE OR CHANNELING DUE TO CORROSION OF ALUMINUM PARTS. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. TECHNICIAN SAID IT BLEW A HEAD GASKET. OTHER FORD MODELS ARE COVERED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE THUNDERBIRD IS NOT. *AK *ML

Mar 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. TECHNICIAN SAID IT BLEW A HEAD GASKET. OTHER FORD MODELS ARE COVERED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE THUNDERBIRD IS NOT. *AK *ML

Mar 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. TECHNICIAN SAID IT BLEW A HEAD GASKET. OTHER FORD MODELS ARE COVERED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE THUNDERBIRD IS NOT. *AK *ML

Mar 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. TECHNICIAN SAID IT BLEW A HEAD GASKET. OTHER FORD MODELS ARE COVERED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE THUNDERBIRD IS NOT. *AK *ML

Feb 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS CHECKED AFTER FOUND TO BE RUNNING WARMER THAN USUAL. HEAD GASKETS AND CYLINDER HEAD WATER PORTS WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND REPLACEMENT WAS SUGGESTED. APPROXIMATLEY 1500 MILES AFTER THIS WORK WAS PERFORMED THE CAR DEVELOPED ADDITITIONAL ENGINE PROBLEMS INCLUDING EXCESIVLY WORN MAIN BEARI...

Feb 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS CHECKED AFTER FOUND TO BE RUNNING WARMER THAN USUAL. HEAD GASKETS AND CYLINDER HEAD WATER PORTS WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND REPLACEMENT WAS SUGGESTED. APPROXIMATLEY 1500 MILES AFTER THIS WORK WAS PERFORMED THE CAR DEVELOPED ADDITITIONAL ENGINE PROBLEMS INCLUDING EXCESIVLY WORN MAIN BEARI...

Feb 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS CHECKED AFTER FOUND TO BE RUNNING WARMER THAN USUAL. HEAD GASKETS AND CYLINDER HEAD WATER PORTS WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND REPLACEMENT WAS SUGGESTED. APPROXIMATLEY 1500 MILES AFTER THIS WORK WAS PERFORMED THE CAR DEVELOPED ADDITITIONAL ENGINE PROBLEMS INCLUDING EXCESIVLY WORN MAIN BEARI...

Feb 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS CHECKED AFTER FOUND TO BE RUNNING WARMER THAN USUAL. HEAD GASKETS AND CYLINDER HEAD WATER PORTS WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND REPLACEMENT WAS SUGGESTED. APPROXIMATLEY 1500 MILES AFTER THIS WORK WAS PERFORMED THE CAR DEVELOPED ADDITITIONAL ENGINE PROBLEMS INCLUDING EXCESIVLY WORN MAIN BEARI...

Jan 22, 2000 Structure

DOOR HINGES FAILED. *MJS

Jan 22, 2000 Structure

DOOR HINGES FAILED. *MJS

Jan 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LAMP HOUSING AND SOCKETS WERE DAMAGED BY HEAT GENERATED BY STOP AND GO TRAFFIC,IT COULD BE FIRE HAZARD. YH

Jan 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LAMP HOUSING AND SOCKETS WERE DAMAGED BY HEAT GENERATED BY STOP AND GO TRAFFIC,IT COULD BE FIRE HAZARD. YH

Dec 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MULTIPLE BRAKE MALFUNCTIONS, SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SENSOR REPLACEMENTS, WIRING SYSTEM REPAIRS, TWO ALTERNATORS AND FOUR BATTERIES REPLACED, AND WITH IN THE FIRST YEAR THE AIR CONDITIONER FAN MOTOR FAILED THREE TIMES.

Dec 30, 1999 Electrical System

MULTIPLE BRAKE MALFUNCTIONS, SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SENSOR REPLACEMENTS, WIRING SYSTEM REPAIRS, TWO ALTERNATORS AND FOUR BATTERIES REPLACED, AND WITH IN THE FIRST YEAR THE AIR CONDITIONER FAN MOTOR FAILED THREE TIMES.

Dec 30, 1999 Power Train

MULTIPLE BRAKE MALFUNCTIONS, SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SENSOR REPLACEMENTS, WIRING SYSTEM REPAIRS, TWO ALTERNATORS AND FOUR BATTERIES REPLACED, AND WITH IN THE FIRST YEAR THE AIR CONDITIONER FAN MOTOR FAILED THREE TIMES.

Dec 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MULTIPLE BRAKE MALFUNCTIONS, SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SENSOR REPLACEMENTS, WIRING SYSTEM REPAIRS, TWO ALTERNATORS AND FOUR BATTERIES REPLACED, AND WITH IN THE FIRST YEAR THE AIR CONDITIONER FAN MOTOR FAILED THREE TIMES.

Dec 30, 1999 Electrical System

MULTIPLE BRAKE MALFUNCTIONS, SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SENSOR REPLACEMENTS, WIRING SYSTEM REPAIRS, TWO ALTERNATORS AND FOUR BATTERIES REPLACED, AND WITH IN THE FIRST YEAR THE AIR CONDITIONER FAN MOTOR FAILED THREE TIMES.

Dec 30, 1999 Power Train

MULTIPLE BRAKE MALFUNCTIONS, SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SENSOR REPLACEMENTS, WIRING SYSTEM REPAIRS, TWO ALTERNATORS AND FOUR BATTERIES REPLACED, AND WITH IN THE FIRST YEAR THE AIR CONDITIONER FAN MOTOR FAILED THREE TIMES.

Dec 24, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED A SEVERE SHUTTER AT APPROX 45,000MILES.VARIOUS FORD SEVICE MANAGERS HAVE STATED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. WHEN ASKED IF THIS COULD BE A SAFETY PROBLEM IN CONTINUED USE, NO POSITIVE RESPONSE OTHER THAN IT IS MOST LIKELY THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND NO INFO ON SAFETY IS KN...

Dec 24, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED A SEVERE SHUTTER AT APPROX 45,000MILES.VARIOUS FORD SEVICE MANAGERS HAVE STATED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. WHEN ASKED IF THIS COULD BE A SAFETY PROBLEM IN CONTINUED USE, NO POSITIVE RESPONSE OTHER THAN IT IS MOST LIKELY THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND NO INFO ON SAFETY IS KN...

Dec 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION EXPERINECES VIBRATION AND DIFFICULTY IN LOSS OF POWER DURING SHIFTING. MJS

Dec 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION EXPERINECES VIBRATION AND DIFFICULTY IN LOSS OF POWER DURING SHIFTING. MJS

Oct 18, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUTTERS BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH GEAR. IN THE MORNING, WHEN WARMING IT UP, IT WILL NOT MOVE TO GO FOWARD OD BACKWARDS. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUTTERS BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH GEAR. IN THE MORNING, WHEN WARMING IT UP, IT WILL NOT MOVE TO GO FOWARD OD BACKWARDS. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Power Train

HAVE HAD TWO TRANSMISSION IN LAST 4 MONTHS. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, SHUTTERS, "ZIP" NOISES WHEN ACCELTERATE, RPM JUMPS WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE CAR TO FEEL LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL, NOW MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON. LESSON HERE...NEVER BUY FORD!!!

Oct 15, 1999 Power Train

HAVE HAD TWO TRANSMISSION IN LAST 4 MONTHS. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, SHUTTERS, "ZIP" NOISES WHEN ACCELTERATE, RPM JUMPS WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE CAR TO FEEL LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL, NOW MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON. LESSON HERE...NEVER BUY FORD!!!

Oct 7, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY BETWEEN FIRST AND THIRD GEARS WHICH MAY RESULTIN A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY BETWEEN FIRST AND THIRD GEARS WHICH MAY RESULTIN A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT A/C WENT WARM, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED CLIMBING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT ENGINE COOLANT FAN WENT BAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FUSES MELTED INTO THE DISRIBUTION BOX. VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT A/C WENT WARM, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED CLIMBING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT ENGINE COOLANT FAN WENT BAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FUSES MELTED INTO THE DISRIBUTION BOX. VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT A/C WENT WARM, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED CLIMBING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT ENGINE COOLANT FAN WENT BAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FUSES MELTED INTO THE DISRIBUTION BOX. VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL DOWN SHIFT FOR NO REASON BETWEEN 50 & 70 MILES PER HOUR. SOME TIME IT WILL KEEP SHIFTING UP AND DOWN THEN GO BACK TO NORMAL.

Sep 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT A/C WENT WARM, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED CLIMBING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT ENGINE COOLANT FAN WENT BAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FUSES MELTED INTO THE DISRIBUTION BOX. VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT A/C WENT WARM, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED CLIMBING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT ENGINE COOLANT FAN WENT BAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FUSES MELTED INTO THE DISRIBUTION BOX. VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT A/C WENT WARM, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED CLIMBING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT ENGINE COOLANT FAN WENT BAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FUSES MELTED INTO THE DISRIBUTION BOX. VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL DOWN SHIFT FOR NO REASON BETWEEN 50 & 70 MILES PER HOUR. SOME TIME IT WILL KEEP SHIFTING UP AND DOWN THEN GO BACK TO NORMAL.

Sep 21, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT ON THERE OWN. *YC

Sep 21, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT ON THERE OWN. *YC

Sep 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE BRAKES SHAKE AND MAKE THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR MOVE . *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE BRAKES SHAKE AND MAKE THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR MOVE . *AK

Sep 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVER RELEASES FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, VEHICLE KEEPS INCREASING IN SPEED FOR ABOUT 3 TO 5 SECONDS. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK

Sep 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVER RELEASES FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, VEHICLE KEEPS INCREASING IN SPEED FOR ABOUT 3 TO 5 SECONDS. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARP UNNESSESSARILY EARLY IN LIFE, FORD REPLACES PER TSB BUT NO RECALL. -- TAILLAMPS FAIL AFTER TRUNK TRAUMA (IE CLOSING IT) OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS. FORD FIXES UNDER WARRANTY, BUT NO RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES. -- THE MN12'S 4R70W TRANSMISSION IS NOTED FOR TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER...

Aug 24, 1999 Power Train

BRAKE ROTORS WARP UNNESSESSARILY EARLY IN LIFE, FORD REPLACES PER TSB BUT NO RECALL. -- TAILLAMPS FAIL AFTER TRUNK TRAUMA (IE CLOSING IT) OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS. FORD FIXES UNDER WARRANTY, BUT NO RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES. -- THE MN12'S 4R70W TRANSMISSION IS NOTED FOR TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER...

Aug 24, 1999 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE ROTORS WARP UNNESSESSARILY EARLY IN LIFE, FORD REPLACES PER TSB BUT NO RECALL. -- TAILLAMPS FAIL AFTER TRUNK TRAUMA (IE CLOSING IT) OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS. FORD FIXES UNDER WARRANTY, BUT NO RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES. -- THE MN12'S 4R70W TRANSMISSION IS NOTED FOR TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER...

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS ON ALL FOUR WHEELS HAVE WARPED SIGNIFICANTLY CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. ROTORS ARE TURNED WHEN DETERMINED BY A SERVICE CENTER. PADS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. THE FRONT ROTORS USALLY WARP BEYOND USAGE FIRST, THEN REAR...

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARP UNNESSESSARILY EARLY IN LIFE, FORD REPLACES PER TSB BUT NO RECALL. -- TAILLAMPS FAIL AFTER TRUNK TRAUMA (IE CLOSING IT) OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS. FORD FIXES UNDER WARRANTY, BUT NO RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES. -- THE MN12'S 4R70W TRANSMISSION IS NOTED FOR TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER...

Aug 24, 1999 Power Train

BRAKE ROTORS WARP UNNESSESSARILY EARLY IN LIFE, FORD REPLACES PER TSB BUT NO RECALL. -- TAILLAMPS FAIL AFTER TRUNK TRAUMA (IE CLOSING IT) OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS. FORD FIXES UNDER WARRANTY, BUT NO RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES. -- THE MN12'S 4R70W TRANSMISSION IS NOTED FOR TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER...

Aug 24, 1999 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE ROTORS WARP UNNESSESSARILY EARLY IN LIFE, FORD REPLACES PER TSB BUT NO RECALL. -- TAILLAMPS FAIL AFTER TRUNK TRAUMA (IE CLOSING IT) OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS. FORD FIXES UNDER WARRANTY, BUT NO RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES. -- THE MN12'S 4R70W TRANSMISSION IS NOTED FOR TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER...

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS ON ALL FOUR WHEELS HAVE WARPED SIGNIFICANTLY CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. ROTORS ARE TURNED WHEN DETERMINED BY A SERVICE CENTER. PADS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. THE FRONT ROTORS USALLY WARP BEYOND USAGE FIRST, THEN REAR...

Aug 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, TRANSMISSION FAILED, WAS REBUILT. IN 1998 HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIBERS REPLACED. ALSO, IN 1998, HEAD GASKETS BLEW, HAD TO REPLACE. IN 1999, PCV AND PCP VALVE REPLACE, OIL SENSOR, DASHBOARD GUAGE MODULE REPLACED. NOW IN AUGUST OF 1999, TRANSMISS...

Aug 1, 1999 Power Train

6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, TRANSMISSION FAILED, WAS REBUILT. IN 1998 HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIBERS REPLACED. ALSO, IN 1998, HEAD GASKETS BLEW, HAD TO REPLACE. IN 1999, PCV AND PCP VALVE REPLACE, OIL SENSOR, DASHBOARD GUAGE MODULE REPLACED. NOW IN AUGUST OF 1999, TRANSMISS...

Aug 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, TRANSMISSION FAILED, WAS REBUILT. IN 1998 HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIBERS REPLACED. ALSO, IN 1998, HEAD GASKETS BLEW, HAD TO REPLACE. IN 1999, PCV AND PCP VALVE REPLACE, OIL SENSOR, DASHBOARD GUAGE MODULE REPLACED. NOW IN AUGUST OF 1999, TRANSMISS...

Aug 1, 1999 Electrical System

6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, TRANSMISSION FAILED, WAS REBUILT. IN 1998 HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIBERS REPLACED. ALSO, IN 1998, HEAD GASKETS BLEW, HAD TO REPLACE. IN 1999, PCV AND PCP VALVE REPLACE, OIL SENSOR, DASHBOARD GUAGE MODULE REPLACED. NOW IN AUGUST OF 1999, TRANSMISS...

Aug 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, TRANSMISSION FAILED, WAS REBUILT. IN 1998 HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIBERS REPLACED. ALSO, IN 1998, HEAD GASKETS BLEW, HAD TO REPLACE. IN 1999, PCV AND PCP VALVE REPLACE, OIL SENSOR, DASHBOARD GUAGE MODULE REPLACED. NOW IN AUGUST OF 1999, TRANSMISS...

Aug 1, 1999 Power Train

6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, TRANSMISSION FAILED, WAS REBUILT. IN 1998 HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIBERS REPLACED. ALSO, IN 1998, HEAD GASKETS BLEW, HAD TO REPLACE. IN 1999, PCV AND PCP VALVE REPLACE, OIL SENSOR, DASHBOARD GUAGE MODULE REPLACED. NOW IN AUGUST OF 1999, TRANSMISS...

Aug 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, TRANSMISSION FAILED, WAS REBUILT. IN 1998 HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIBERS REPLACED. ALSO, IN 1998, HEAD GASKETS BLEW, HAD TO REPLACE. IN 1999, PCV AND PCP VALVE REPLACE, OIL SENSOR, DASHBOARD GUAGE MODULE REPLACED. NOW IN AUGUST OF 1999, TRANSMISS...

Aug 1, 1999 Electrical System

6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, TRANSMISSION FAILED, WAS REBUILT. IN 1998 HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIBERS REPLACED. ALSO, IN 1998, HEAD GASKETS BLEW, HAD TO REPLACE. IN 1999, PCV AND PCP VALVE REPLACE, OIL SENSOR, DASHBOARD GUAGE MODULE REPLACED. NOW IN AUGUST OF 1999, TRANSMISS...

Jul 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, WHATS MORE AFTER MY 7TH FORD PRODUCT, AND EVERY ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN THIS CAR AS NEW, IT IS STILL GIVING ME DEFAULT PROBLEMS IE: WINDOW MOTOR AT 33000 MILES....CAR IS GARAGED!!!( DOT NUMBER: )

Jul 29, 1999 Tires

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, WHATS MORE AFTER MY 7TH FORD PRODUCT, AND EVERY ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN THIS CAR AS NEW, IT IS STILL GIVING ME DEFAULT PROBLEMS IE: WINDOW MOTOR AT 33000 MILES....CAR IS GARAGED!!!( DOT NUMBER: )

Jul 29, 1999 Equipment

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, WHATS MORE AFTER MY 7TH FORD PRODUCT, AND EVERY ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN THIS CAR AS NEW, IT IS STILL GIVING ME DEFAULT PROBLEMS IE: WINDOW MOTOR AT 33000 MILES....CAR IS GARAGED!!!( DOT NUMBER: )

Jul 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, WHATS MORE AFTER MY 7TH FORD PRODUCT, AND EVERY ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN THIS CAR AS NEW, IT IS STILL GIVING ME DEFAULT PROBLEMS IE: WINDOW MOTOR AT 33000 MILES....CAR IS GARAGED!!!( DOT NUMBER: )

Jul 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, WHATS MORE AFTER MY 7TH FORD PRODUCT, AND EVERY ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN THIS CAR AS NEW, IT IS STILL GIVING ME DEFAULT PROBLEMS IE: WINDOW MOTOR AT 33000 MILES....CAR IS GARAGED!!!( DOT NUMBER: )

Jul 29, 1999 Power Train

FIRST COMPLAINED TO DEALER THAT TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD ON 11/04/1994 @ 10378 MILES: DEALER RESPONDED NO PROBLEM FOUND. NEXT VISIT TO DEALER ON 09/20/1995 COMPLAINT VIBRATION IN DRIVELINE AT UPSHIFTS - DEALER RESPONDED NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONTINUED TO TAKE CARD IN TO DEALER COMPLAINING OF INTERMIT...

Jul 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, WHATS MORE AFTER MY 7TH FORD PRODUCT, AND EVERY ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN THIS CAR AS NEW, IT IS STILL GIVING ME DEFAULT PROBLEMS IE: WINDOW MOTOR AT 33000 MILES....CAR IS GARAGED!!!( DOT NUMBER: )

Jul 29, 1999 Tires

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, WHATS MORE AFTER MY 7TH FORD PRODUCT, AND EVERY ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN THIS CAR AS NEW, IT IS STILL GIVING ME DEFAULT PROBLEMS IE: WINDOW MOTOR AT 33000 MILES....CAR IS GARAGED!!!( DOT NUMBER: )

Jul 29, 1999 Equipment

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, WHATS MORE AFTER MY 7TH FORD PRODUCT, AND EVERY ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN THIS CAR AS NEW, IT IS STILL GIVING ME DEFAULT PROBLEMS IE: WINDOW MOTOR AT 33000 MILES....CAR IS GARAGED!!!( DOT NUMBER: )

Jul 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, WHATS MORE AFTER MY 7TH FORD PRODUCT, AND EVERY ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN THIS CAR AS NEW, IT IS STILL GIVING ME DEFAULT PROBLEMS IE: WINDOW MOTOR AT 33000 MILES....CAR IS GARAGED!!!( DOT NUMBER: )

Jul 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, WHATS MORE AFTER MY 7TH FORD PRODUCT, AND EVERY ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN THIS CAR AS NEW, IT IS STILL GIVING ME DEFAULT PROBLEMS IE: WINDOW MOTOR AT 33000 MILES....CAR IS GARAGED!!!( DOT NUMBER: )

Jul 29, 1999 Power Train

FIRST COMPLAINED TO DEALER THAT TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD ON 11/04/1994 @ 10378 MILES: DEALER RESPONDED NO PROBLEM FOUND. NEXT VISIT TO DEALER ON 09/20/1995 COMPLAINT VIBRATION IN DRIVELINE AT UPSHIFTS - DEALER RESPONDED NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONTINUED TO TAKE CARD IN TO DEALER COMPLAINING OF INTERMIT...

Jul 26, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT JUST ABOUT ANY SPEED THE CAR STARTS TO SHUDDER. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS MY TORQUE CONVERTER IN MY TRANSMISSION AND REPLACED IT AT 39,000 MILES AND AT THAT TIME WE WERE TOLD THAT THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED 3 OR MORE A WEEK BECAUSE THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE TRANSMISSION...

Jul 26, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT JUST ABOUT ANY SPEED THE CAR STARTS TO SHUDDER. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS MY TORQUE CONVERTER IN MY TRANSMISSION AND REPLACED IT AT 39,000 MILES AND AT THAT TIME WE WERE TOLD THAT THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED 3 OR MORE A WEEK BECAUSE THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE TRANSMISSION...

Jul 23, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION , UPON IMPACT, THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, RIPPING THE DASHBOARD APART AND BROKE THE SUNROOF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION , UPON IMPACT, THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, RIPPING THE DASHBOARD APART AND BROKE THE SUNROOF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE PURCHASED A USED 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD, FROM A DEALER, WITH 49,000 MILES ON IT AND WE ARE WONDERING IF THERE WERE EVER ANY RECALL OR REPAIR CAMPAIGNS ON THAT YEAR AND MODEL? PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY AND WHAT THEY ENTAIL. WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM THAT TH...

Jul 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE PURCHASED A USED 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD, FROM A DEALER, WITH 49,000 MILES ON IT AND WE ARE WONDERING IF THERE WERE EVER ANY RECALL OR REPAIR CAMPAIGNS ON THAT YEAR AND MODEL? PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY AND WHAT THEY ENTAIL. WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM THAT TH...

Jul 19, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 2X SINCE THE BEGINNING TO JULY 1998. THE WHEN YOU FILL THE TANK IT IS AS IF SOMEONE HAS TURNED ON A FAUCED DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND GASOLINE JUST POURS OUT. GASOLINE FUMES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE BEEN TO 3 MECHANICS AND ALL HAVE CLAIME...

Jul 19, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 2X SINCE THE BEGINNING TO JULY 1998. THE WHEN YOU FILL THE TANK IT IS AS IF SOMEONE HAS TURNED ON A FAUCED DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND GASOLINE JUST POURS OUT. GASOLINE FUMES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE BEEN TO 3 MECHANICS AND ALL HAVE CLAIME...

Jul 13, 1999 Power Train

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, TRANSMISSION WILL DOWN SHIFT, ENGINE WILL ACCELERATE & RPMS GO UP, USUALLY AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED, 10-15 MINUTES OF DRIVING. *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, TRANSMISSION WILL DOWN SHIFT, ENGINE WILL ACCELERATE & RPMS GO UP, USUALLY AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED, 10-15 MINUTES OF DRIVING. *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Power Train

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, TRANSMISSION WILL DOWN SHIFT, ENGINE WILL ACCELERATE & RPMS GO UP, USUALLY AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED, 10-15 MINUTES OF DRIVING. *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, TRANSMISSION WILL DOWN SHIFT, ENGINE WILL ACCELERATE & RPMS GO UP, USUALLY AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED, 10-15 MINUTES OF DRIVING. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS TO NEUTRAL AT ANY SPEED. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS TO NEUTRAL AT ANY SPEED. *AK

Jun 18, 1999 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD JUMP INTO NEUTRAL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MIGHT HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. BEEN TO DEALER, BUT DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 18, 1999 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD JUMP INTO NEUTRAL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MIGHT HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. BEEN TO DEALER, BUT DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY. 55-65 MPH, PRESSED BRAKES HARD, AND SEATBACK AND SEAT BELTS WENT TO THE DASH WITH THE PASSENGER, ALLOWING HER UPPER BODY TO HIT THE DASH. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY. 55-65 MPH, PRESSED BRAKES HARD, AND SEATBACK AND SEAT BELTS WENT TO THE DASH WITH THE PASSENGER, ALLOWING HER UPPER BODY TO HIT THE DASH. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY. 55-65 MPH, PRESSED BRAKES HARD, AND SEATBACK AND SEAT BELTS WENT TO THE DASH WITH THE PASSENGER, ALLOWING HER UPPER BODY TO HIT THE DASH. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY. 55-65 MPH, PRESSED BRAKES HARD, AND SEATBACK AND SEAT BELTS WENT TO THE DASH WITH THE PASSENGER, ALLOWING HER UPPER BODY TO HIT THE DASH. *AK

May 28, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH TO 70 MPH, VEHICLE WILL DOWNSHIFT, TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP, AND VEHICLE LOSES POWER. POWER WILL COME BACK ON, AND THEN THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE. *AK

May 28, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH TO 70 MPH, VEHICLE WILL DOWNSHIFT, TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP, AND VEHICLE LOSES POWER. POWER WILL COME BACK ON, AND THEN THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE. *AK

May 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANMISSION GRINDS AND SLIPS IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE AND LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS. TRANMISSION WAS FIXED ONCE BEFORE BY DEALER. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED NOW.

May 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANMISSION GRINDS AND SLIPS IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE AND LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS. TRANMISSION WAS FIXED ONCE BEFORE BY DEALER. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED NOW.

Apr 26, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT LOW IMPACT, AND DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. INSURANCE COMPANY FEELS AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED DUE THE LOW AMOUNT OF DAMAGE AND SPEED. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF OVERDRIVE AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 40-60 MPH . CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND ACTS LIKE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE INTO NEUTRAL. WHEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS YOU CAN PUSH SOMETIMES ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO FEEL LIKE IT SLIPS AND THE TACH RPMS GO ...

Apr 26, 1999 Electrical System

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF OVERDRIVE AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 40-60 MPH . CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND ACTS LIKE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE INTO NEUTRAL. WHEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS YOU CAN PUSH SOMETIMES ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO FEEL LIKE IT SLIPS AND THE TACH RPMS GO ...

Apr 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE O-RING FAILED,DUE TO A CRACK IN THE SENDER PUMP, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

Apr 26, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT LOW IMPACT, AND DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. INSURANCE COMPANY FEELS AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED DUE THE LOW AMOUNT OF DAMAGE AND SPEED. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF OVERDRIVE AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 40-60 MPH . CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND ACTS LIKE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE INTO NEUTRAL. WHEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS YOU CAN PUSH SOMETIMES ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO FEEL LIKE IT SLIPS AND THE TACH RPMS GO ...

Apr 26, 1999 Electrical System

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF OVERDRIVE AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 40-60 MPH . CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND ACTS LIKE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE INTO NEUTRAL. WHEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS YOU CAN PUSH SOMETIMES ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO FEEL LIKE IT SLIPS AND THE TACH RPMS GO ...

Apr 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE O-RING FAILED,DUE TO A CRACK IN THE SENDER PUMP, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

Apr 5, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY. PROBLEM OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE THIRD TIME AT OWNER'S EXPENNSE. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 5, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY. PROBLEM OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE THIRD TIME AT OWNER'S EXPENNSE. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 4, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR WHEN IN 1, 2, 3, AND 4 GEAR. *AK

Apr 4, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR WHEN IN 1, 2, 3, AND 4 GEAR. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN BRAKES ARE JUST TOUCHED, THEY WILL CONTINUE TO GO TO FLOOR BY THEMSELVES THEREBY STOPPING ON A DIME, CONTENTS AND PEOPLE BEING THROWN FORWARD. WE HAVE HAD FORD DEALER CHECK AND THEY "THINK" IT MAY BE MASTER CYLINDER OR VACUUM PROBLEM ,BUT CAN'T REPRODUCE PROBLEM, THEREBY CAN'T FIX. THIS IS A P...

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN BRAKES ARE JUST TOUCHED, THEY WILL CONTINUE TO GO TO FLOOR BY THEMSELVES THEREBY STOPPING ON A DIME, CONTENTS AND PEOPLE BEING THROWN FORWARD. WE HAVE HAD FORD DEALER CHECK AND THEY "THINK" IT MAY BE MASTER CYLINDER OR VACUUM PROBLEM ,BUT CAN'T REPRODUCE PROBLEM, THEREBY CAN'T FIX. THIS IS A P...

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN BRAKES ARE JUST TOUCHED, THEY WILL CONTINUE TO GO TO FLOOR BY THEMSELVES THEREBY STOPPING ON A DIME, CONTENTS AND PEOPLE BEING THROWN FORWARD. WE HAVE HAD FORD DEALER CHECK AND THEY "THINK" IT MAY BE MASTER CYLINDER OR VACUUM PROBLEM ,BUT CAN'T REPRODUCE PROBLEM, THEREBY CAN'T FIX. THIS IS A P...

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN BRAKES ARE JUST TOUCHED, THEY WILL CONTINUE TO GO TO FLOOR BY THEMSELVES THEREBY STOPPING ON A DIME, CONTENTS AND PEOPLE BEING THROWN FORWARD. WE HAVE HAD FORD DEALER CHECK AND THEY "THINK" IT MAY BE MASTER CYLINDER OR VACUUM PROBLEM ,BUT CAN'T REPRODUCE PROBLEM, THEREBY CAN'T FIX. THIS IS A P...

Mar 23, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 21, 1999 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 21, 1999 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE RPMS GO HIGHER AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO RACE FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES. ALSO, ONE DAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCLEERATED WHILE THE FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES, AND DROVE INTO A WALL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER IN...

Mar 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE RPMS GO HIGHER AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO RACE FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES. ALSO, ONE DAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCLEERATED WHILE THE FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES, AND DROVE INTO A WALL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER IN...

Feb 18, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, RPMS ARE OUT OF CONTROL. TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR, SHIFTS DOWN GEAR. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE AND FUMES.

Feb 18, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE FAILED.

Feb 18, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, RPMS ARE OUT OF CONTROL. TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR, SHIFTS DOWN GEAR. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE AND FUMES.

Feb 18, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE FAILED.

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TENSIONER PULLEY THAT HOLDS THE TENSION TO THE SERPENTINE BELT SO THAT IT STAYS IN PLACE FELL OFF WITHOUT WARRNING, AND IT LEFT CONSUMER WITHOUT POWER STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TENSIONER PULLEY THAT HOLDS THE TENSION TO THE SERPENTINE BELT SO THAT IT STAYS IN PLACE FELL OFF WITHOUT WARRNING, AND IT LEFT CONSUMER WITHOUT POWER STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Electrical System

TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED AT 35,000 MILES. CAR NEVER RAN THE SAME. THIS CAR HAS HAD ALL TUNE UPS CHECKS, AND SERVICE DATES KEPT. HAS HAD 1 DRIVER. HAS NEVER BEEN "BEAT ON" . TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST HAS HAD MANY 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRDS WITH PROBLEMS IN 2ND GEAR IN TRANSMISSION. THE GEAR IS GON...

Feb 2, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED AT 35,000 MILES. CAR NEVER RAN THE SAME. THIS CAR HAS HAD ALL TUNE UPS CHECKS, AND SERVICE DATES KEPT. HAS HAD 1 DRIVER. HAS NEVER BEEN "BEAT ON" . TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST HAS HAD MANY 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRDS WITH PROBLEMS IN 2ND GEAR IN TRANSMISSION. THE GEAR IS GON...

Feb 2, 1999 Electrical System

TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED AT 35,000 MILES. CAR NEVER RAN THE SAME. THIS CAR HAS HAD ALL TUNE UPS CHECKS, AND SERVICE DATES KEPT. HAS HAD 1 DRIVER. HAS NEVER BEEN "BEAT ON" . TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST HAS HAD MANY 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRDS WITH PROBLEMS IN 2ND GEAR IN TRANSMISSION. THE GEAR IS GON...

Feb 2, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED AT 35,000 MILES. CAR NEVER RAN THE SAME. THIS CAR HAS HAD ALL TUNE UPS CHECKS, AND SERVICE DATES KEPT. HAS HAD 1 DRIVER. HAS NEVER BEEN "BEAT ON" . TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST HAS HAD MANY 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRDS WITH PROBLEMS IN 2ND GEAR IN TRANSMISSION. THE GEAR IS GON...

Jan 25, 1999 Unknown Or Other

PLEASE CONTACT ME REGARDING THESE PROBLEMS. NO SUMMARY LISTED. *AK

Jan 25, 1999 Unknown Or Other

PLEASE CONTACT ME REGARDING THESE PROBLEMS. NO SUMMARY LISTED. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET SEAL HAS BLOWN, CAUSING OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK ALL OVER THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET SEAL HAS BLOWN, CAUSING OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK ALL OVER THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE DEFECT. *AK *ML

Jan 15, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE DEFECT. *AK *ML

Jan 14, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY

Jan 14, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY

Jan 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Exterior Lighting

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Visibility

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Power Train

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Exterior Lighting

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Visibility

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 6, 1999 Power Train

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 ALTERNATORS/FOUR BATTERIES/BURNED OUT BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET/WIRING/TRANSMISSION. ALSO BATTERY GAUGE JUMPS ALL OVE RWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Jan 5, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE RACES UP TO 8000 RPMS WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. CONSUMER HAS TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NETURAL OR CUT THE VEHICLE OFF TO GAIN CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE RACES UP TO 8000 RPMS WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. CONSUMER HAS TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NETURAL OR CUT THE VEHICLE OFF TO GAIN CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 3, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR WILL DOWNSHIFT AND ACCELERATE UNDER ALL CONDITIONS.I.E. FROM A START OR WHILE AT A CONSTANT SPEED IT WILL DOWNSHIFT AND ACCELERATE.

Dec 3, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR WILL DOWNSHIFT AND ACCELERATE UNDER ALL CONDITIONS.I.E. FROM A START OR WHILE AT A CONSTANT SPEED IT WILL DOWNSHIFT AND ACCELERATE.

Nov 19, 1998 Power Train

A MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, IT SHIFTS FROM 3RD GEAR INTO OVER DRIVE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 19, 1998 Power Train

A MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, IT SHIFTS FROM 3RD GEAR INTO OVER DRIVE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Electrical System

THE EEC WIRING (TWO HARNESSES FOR THE TRANSMISSION) FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. THE DEALER STATES THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO WATER AND SNOW SPLASHING UP ONTO THE WIRING CAUSING A GREAT DEAL OF CORROSION. THE REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE THE SAME AS...

Nov 9, 1998 Electrical System

THE EEC WIRING (TWO HARNESSES FOR THE TRANSMISSION) FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. THE DEALER STATES THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO WATER AND SNOW SPLASHING UP ONTO THE WIRING CAUSING A GREAT DEAL OF CORROSION. THE REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE THE SAME AS...

Nov 1, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN: I AM WRITING TO INFORM YOU OF AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DEFECT WITH THE FORD THUNDERBIRD. LUCKILY, I DID NOT INCUR ANY BODILY HARM, BUT THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY IS SIGNIFICANT. ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 THE COMPUTER ON MY THUNDERBIRD FAILED. EVERYTHING ON MY CAR I...

Nov 1, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN: I AM WRITING TO INFORM YOU OF AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DEFECT WITH THE FORD THUNDERBIRD. LUCKILY, I DID NOT INCUR ANY BODILY HARM, BUT THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY IS SIGNIFICANT. ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 THE COMPUTER ON MY THUNDERBIRD FAILED. EVERYTHING ON MY CAR I...

Oct 27, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

97S84; FUEL LINE RUBS AGAINST THE FLOOR PAN, FORD CONTACTED AND NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE AFTER THE RECALL. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

97S84; FUEL LINE RUBS AGAINST THE FLOOR PAN, FORD CONTACTED AND NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE AFTER THE RECALL. *AK

Oct 25, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO SHUDDER AT SHIFT POINTS INTO THIRD & OVERDRIVE WITH NORMAL ACCELERATION, UPON AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION THE ENGINE TURNS TO 4,500 RPM BEFORE SHIFTING IN TO SECOND. *ET

Oct 25, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO SHUDDER AT SHIFT POINTS INTO THIRD & OVERDRIVE WITH NORMAL ACCELERATION, UPON AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION THE ENGINE TURNS TO 4,500 RPM BEFORE SHIFTING IN TO SECOND. *ET

Oct 23, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONNVERTER ON THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE VERY HARD WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 35MPH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Oct 23, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONNVERTER ON THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE VERY HARD WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 35MPH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Oct 7, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 35 MPH TO 45 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. WILL TAKE OFF AND THE ENGINE WILL START TO JUMP. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE PROMBLEM. *AK

Oct 7, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 35 MPH TO 45 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. WILL TAKE OFF AND THE ENGINE WILL START TO JUMP. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE PROMBLEM. *AK

Sep 17, 1998 Electrical System

NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.

Sep 17, 1998 Electrical System

NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.

Sep 4, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER SHUTTERS

Sep 4, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER SHUTTERS

Sep 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Sep 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Aug 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS/CALIPERS AND DISCS. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF PARTS THE BRAKE SYSTEM ONLY LASTED LESS THEN THREE MONTH S BEFORE THE BRAKE WERE IN NEED OF REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AGAIN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND CAUSE COULD NOT BE FOUND. *AK

Aug 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS/CALIPERS AND DISCS. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF PARTS THE BRAKE SYSTEM ONLY LASTED LESS THEN THREE MONTH S BEFORE THE BRAKE WERE IN NEED OF REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AGAIN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND CAUSE COULD NOT BE FOUND. *AK

Jul 23, 1998 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP,OWNER WAS TOLD BOTH FRONT SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 23, 1998 Power Train

TRANMISSION WILL DOWN SHIFT AT 65 MPH ENGINE RPM'S WILL GO TO 6000 RPM CONTROL OF VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT. TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT AT ANY SPEED FROM OVERDRIVE TO 1 GEAR RANDOMLY.

Jul 23, 1998 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP,OWNER WAS TOLD BOTH FRONT SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 23, 1998 Power Train

TRANMISSION WILL DOWN SHIFT AT 65 MPH ENGINE RPM'S WILL GO TO 6000 RPM CONTROL OF VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT. TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT AT ANY SPEED FROM OVERDRIVE TO 1 GEAR RANDOMLY.

Jun 30, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO REPLACMENT TORQUE CONVERTERS AND OVERHAULED TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE TRANSMISSION IS STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Jun 30, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO REPLACMENT TORQUE CONVERTERS AND OVERHAULED TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE TRANSMISSION IS STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Jun 30, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO REPLACMENT TORQUE CONVERTERS AND OVERHAULED TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE TRANSMISSION IS STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Jun 30, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO REPLACMENT TORQUE CONVERTERS AND OVERHAULED TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE TRANSMISSION IS STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Jun 8, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DRIVE TRAIN FAILURE.

Jun 8, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DRIVE TRAIN FAILURE.

Jun 1, 1998 Steering

STEERING RACK AND THE PUMP; WHEN DRIVING AND TRYING TO TURN CANNOT TURN, HAS TO FORCE HARD BECAUSE THERE IS NO GIVE IN THE STEERING. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIR SHOP NOTIFIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Jun 1, 1998 Steering

STEERING RACK AND THE PUMP; WHEN DRIVING AND TRYING TO TURN CANNOT TURN, HAS TO FORCE HARD BECAUSE THERE IS NO GIVE IN THE STEERING. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIR SHOP NOTIFIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Jun 1, 1998 Steering

STEERING RACK AND THE PUMP; WHEN DRIVING AND TRYING TO TURN CANNOT TURN, HAS TO FORCE HARD BECAUSE THERE IS NO GIVE IN THE STEERING. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIR SHOP NOTIFIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Jun 1, 1998 Steering

STEERING RACK AND THE PUMP; WHEN DRIVING AND TRYING TO TURN CANNOT TURN, HAS TO FORCE HARD BECAUSE THERE IS NO GIVE IN THE STEERING. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIR SHOP NOTIFIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

May 24, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 24, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

May 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

May 12, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AFTER STARTING ENGINE.

May 12, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AFTER STARTING ENGINE.

Mar 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR BY PASS VALVE FAILED, CAUSING UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION.

Mar 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR BY PASS VALVE FAILED, CAUSING UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION.

Feb 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DURING COLLISION THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG. DUP 522819, POSTED ON 03-NOV-98. *AK

Feb 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DURING COLLISION THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG. DUP 522819, POSTED ON 03-NOV-98. *AK

Feb 11, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE IN REVERSE RESULTING IN SEVERAL COLLISIONS.

Feb 11, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE IN REVERSE RESULTING IN SEVERAL COLLISIONS.

Feb 4, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED.

Feb 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Feb 4, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED.

Feb 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Jan 23, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM.

Jan 23, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM.

Jan 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Jan 21, 1998 Unknown Or Other

SIGNIFICANT WATER LEAKAGE TO FLOOR ON DRIVER SIDE, DURING WINTER MONTHS.

Jan 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Jan 21, 1998 Unknown Or Other

SIGNIFICANT WATER LEAKAGE TO FLOOR ON DRIVER SIDE, DURING WINTER MONTHS.

Jan 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. PROBLEMS EXISTED FROM TIME VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FROM SHOWROOM.

Jan 1, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. PROBLEMS EXISTED FROM TIME VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FROM SHOWROOM.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES WHEN GOING INTO OVERDRIVE, DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTOR FAILURE.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES WHEN GOING INTO OVERDRIVE, DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTOR FAILURE.

Dec 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. *AK

Dec 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. *AK

Dec 2, 1997 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING SHUDDERING AND VIBRATION.

Dec 2, 1997 Power Train

DELAY IN SHIFTING MECHANISM DUE TO FAULTY TRANSMISSION.

Dec 2, 1997 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING SHUDDERING AND VIBRATION.

Dec 2, 1997 Power Train

DELAY IN SHIFTING MECHANISM DUE TO FAULTY TRANSMISSION.

Oct 20, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 6, 1997 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTOR FAILED.

Oct 6, 1997 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTOR FAILED.

Sep 30, 1997 Air Bags

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND A 20/25 MPH COLLINSION, STRUCK THE OTHER AUTO BROAD SIDE WITH RIGHT FRONT ENT.

Sep 30, 1997 Air Bags

DURING COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG.

Sep 30, 1997 Air Bags

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND A 20/25 MPH COLLINSION, STRUCK THE OTHER AUTO BROAD SIDE WITH RIGHT FRONT ENT.

Sep 30, 1997 Air Bags

DURING COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG.

Sep 10, 1997 Wheels

THERE'S A SPACE IN THE FRONT ROTOR ON THE STUDS, AND THE LUGS: NUTS ARE NOT GOING ON PROPERLY IN THE STUD. *AK

Sep 10, 1997 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT BLINKS ON. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 7 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT SOLVE. *AK

Sep 10, 1997 Wheels

THERE'S A SPACE IN THE FRONT ROTOR ON THE STUDS, AND THE LUGS: NUTS ARE NOT GOING ON PROPERLY IN THE STUD. *AK

Sep 10, 1997 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT BLINKS ON. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 7 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT SOLVE. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS ON THE VEHICLE CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. OWNER HAS HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS ON THE VEHICLE CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. OWNER HAS HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS REPLACED. ALSO, REPLACED CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS REPLACED. ALSO, REPLACED CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS REPLACED. ALSO, REPLACED CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS REPLACED. ALSO, REPLACED CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR DRUMS FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED.

Jun 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR DRUMS FAILED.

Apr 29, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR.

Apr 29, 1997 Power Train

OVERDRIVE WIRING TO CONSOLE SHIFTER FAILED.

Apr 29, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR.

Apr 29, 1997 Power Train

OVERDRIVE WIRING TO CONSOLE SHIFTER FAILED.

Apr 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR AND THAT ALL OF HER BRAKES MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 6000 MILES. OWNER FEELS THAT THIS SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING. *AK

Apr 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR AND THAT ALL OF HER BRAKES MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 6000 MILES. OWNER FEELS THAT THIS SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER STATES THAT FRONT BRAKES HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND THAT THEY WEAR EVERY 5 TO 10,OOO MILES. OWNER NOTES THAT THESE ARE NOT ABS BRAKES. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER STATES THAT FRONT BRAKES HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND THAT THEY WEAR EVERY 5 TO 10,OOO MILES. OWNER NOTES THAT THESE ARE NOT ABS BRAKES. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS KEEP HAVING TO BE REPLACED(3 TIMES), DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS KEEP HAVING TO BE REPLACED(3 TIMES), DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING VIBRATION AT STOPS. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING VIBRATION AT STOPS. *AK

Mar 4, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Mar 4, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, SHE STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE BRAKES, OWNER NOTES THAT THE WHEEL SHIMMIES AND THAT VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, SHE STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE BRAKES, OWNER NOTES THAT THE WHEEL SHIMMIES AND THAT VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. *AK

Feb 9, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.

Feb 9, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.

Jan 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ROUGHLY BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Power Train

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ROUGHLY BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ROUGHLY BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Power Train

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ROUGHLY BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. *AK

Jan 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT RELEASE, CONSUMER HAS TO PLACE AN OBJECT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE PEDAL TO RELEASE . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE ANY PARTS. *AK

Jan 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT RELEASE, CONSUMER HAS TO PLACE AN OBJECT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE PEDAL TO RELEASE . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE ANY PARTS. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE; ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE POSITIONING SWITCH (TPS). *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE; ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE POSITIONING SWITCH (TPS). *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE; ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE POSITIONING SWITCH (TPS). *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE; ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE POSITIONING SWITCH (TPS). *AK

Nov 4, 1996 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Nov 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES GOING INTO OVERDRIVE.

Nov 4, 1996 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Nov 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES GOING INTO OVERDRIVE.

Oct 30, 1996 Power Train

REPLACED TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Power Train

REPLACED TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED CAR USED, THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING, DEALER TURNED ROTORS AND THIRD TIME REPLACED THEM. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED CAR USED, THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING, DEALER TURNED ROTORS AND THIRD TIME REPLACED THEM. *AK

Oct 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 9, 1996 Power Train

THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED, PURCHASED CAR USED . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 9, 1996 Power Train

THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED, PURCHASED CAR USED . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, ALSO SLIPPED FROM A STOP. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, ALSO SLIPPED FROM A STOP. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APLLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE CAR, TOOK TO DEALER TO HAVE TURN ROTORS AND POLISH THEM, NEVER HAD REPLACED THEM . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APLLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE CAR, TOOK TO DEALER TO HAVE TURN ROTORS AND POLISH THEM, NEVER HAD REPLACED THEM . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAN BELT FAILED. *AK

Aug 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAN BELT FAILED. *AK

Aug 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARP FROM OVERHEATING, CAUSING FRONT END TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *DH

Aug 12, 1996 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *DH

Aug 12, 1996 Wheels

FRONT HUB/DRUM ASSEMBLY OUT OF ROUND. *DH

Aug 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT HUB/DRUM ASSEMBLY OUT OF ROUND. *DH

Aug 12, 1996 Visibility

DRIVERS WINDOW MOTOR BURNT OUT. *DH

Aug 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARP FROM OVERHEATING, CAUSING FRONT END TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *DH

Aug 12, 1996 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *DH

Aug 12, 1996 Wheels

FRONT HUB/DRUM ASSEMBLY OUT OF ROUND. *DH

Aug 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT HUB/DRUM ASSEMBLY OUT OF ROUND. *DH

Aug 12, 1996 Visibility

DRIVERS WINDOW MOTOR BURNT OUT. *DH

Jul 12, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASED CAR NEW AT 50,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jul 12, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASED CAR NEW AT 50,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jul 9, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR JUST ACCELERATES AT ANY GIVEN TIME. DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT A STOP LIGHT. BRAKES ARE WORN BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. *AK

Jul 9, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR JUST ACCELERATES AT ANY GIVEN TIME. DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT A STOP LIGHT. BRAKES ARE WORN BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. *AK

Jun 26, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT A LOW SPEED, THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT COMPLETELY, USUALLY WHILE TRYING TO PARK, THERE IS A LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Jun 26, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT A LOW SPEED, THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT COMPLETELY, USUALLY WHILE TRYING TO PARK, THERE IS A LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Jun 23, 1996 Wheels

LEFT FRONT WHEEL STUDS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. *SD

Jun 23, 1996 Wheels

LEFT FRONT WHEEL STUDS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. *SD

Jun 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CAUSE THE STEERING TO VIBRATE OR JURK, OUT OF HANDS HAS HAD THE BRAKES FIX SIX TIMES. PLEASE GIVE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CAUSE THE STEERING TO VIBRATE OR JURK, OUT OF HANDS HAS HAD THE BRAKES FIX SIX TIMES. PLEASE GIVE DETAILS. *AK

May 31, 1996 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE GOES OUT OF CONTROL ON SNOW COVERED ROADS. *SD

May 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. *SD

May 31, 1996 Unknown Or Other

RATTLE UNDER DASH. *SD

May 31, 1996 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE GOES OUT OF CONTROL ON SNOW COVERED ROADS. *SD

May 31, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. *SD

May 31, 1996 Unknown Or Other

RATTLE UNDER DASH. *SD

May 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES CAUSES VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES CAUSES VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 28, 1996 Visibility

HEATER CORE LEAKED, CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO BE BLOWN THROUGH VENTILATION SYSTEM INTO DRIVERS FACE, CAUSING RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS. *DH

May 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE FRONT BRAKES.

May 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE FRONT BRAKES.

May 28, 1996 Visibility

HEATER CORE LEAKED, CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO BE BLOWN THROUGH VENTILATION SYSTEM INTO DRIVERS FACE, CAUSING RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS. *DH

May 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE FRONT BRAKES.

May 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE FRONT BRAKES.

May 22, 1996 Suspension

WHILE MAKING HARD LEFT/RIGHT TURNS FROM A DEAD STOP ON DRY PAVEMENT, THE FRONT END SKIPS/SLIDES A SIF DRIVING ON ICE WHEN TEMPERATURE IS ABOUT 30F OR LESS. *AK

May 22, 1996 Suspension

WHILE MAKING HARD LEFT/RIGHT TURNS FROM A DEAD STOP ON DRY PAVEMENT, THE FRONT END SKIPS/SLIDES A SIF DRIVING ON ICE WHEN TEMPERATURE IS ABOUT 30F OR LESS. *AK

May 13, 1996 Air Bags

INVOLVED IN MVA AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING REARVIEW MIRROR TO COME OFF AND HIT CONSUMER IN EYE, CUTTING THE EYEBALL. *AK

May 13, 1996 Air Bags

INVOLVED IN MVA AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING REARVIEW MIRROR TO COME OFF AND HIT CONSUMER IN EYE, CUTTING THE EYEBALL. *AK

May 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE CONSUMER VEHICLE TO SKID AROUND. *AK

May 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE CONSUMER VEHICLE TO SKID AROUND. *AK

Apr 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting

CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT BULBS KEEP BURNING OUT AND MELTS THE BOTTOM PLATIC MOULDING. *AK

Apr 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting

CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT BULBS KEEP BURNING OUT AND MELTS THE BOTTOM PLATIC MOULDING. *AK

Apr 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD

Apr 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD

Mar 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE APARTMENT WHEN THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE CAME FROM THE DASH BOARD. *AK

Mar 13, 1996 Air Bags

AFTER HITTING A POTHOLE, DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Mar 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE APARTMENT WHEN THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE CAME FROM THE DASH BOARD. *AK

Mar 13, 1996 Air Bags

AFTER HITTING A POTHOLE, DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Mar 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH THE CAR GOT VERY HOT AND WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE CAR THE CAR IS ONLY NINE DAYS OLD, THE POLICE REPORT SAID THE FIRE WAS FROM ENGINE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH THE CAR GOT VERY HOT AND WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE CAR THE CAR IS ONLY NINE DAYS OLD, THE POLICE REPORT SAID THE FIRE WAS FROM ENGINE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH THE CAR GOT VERY HOT AND WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE CAR THE CAR IS ONLY NINE DAYS OLD, THE POLICE REPORT SAID THE FIRE WAS FROM ENGINE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH THE CAR GOT VERY HOT AND WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE CAR THE CAR IS ONLY NINE DAYS OLD, THE POLICE REPORT SAID THE FIRE WAS FROM ENGINE. *AK

Jan 31, 1996 Steering

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIE RODS BROKE . TT

Jan 31, 1996 Steering

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIE RODS BROKE . TT

Jan 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR END. HAVING BRAKE JOBS DONE EVERY 1500-2000 MILES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR END. HAVING BRAKE JOBS DONE EVERY 1500-2000 MILES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 26, 1996 Air Bags Crash

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

Jan 26, 1996 Air Bags Crash

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

Jan 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEMS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEMS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEMS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEMS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS REPLACED (3) TIMES WITHIN A YEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS REPLACED (3) TIMES WITHIN A YEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

PURCHASE CAR NEW WHEN GOING INTO A LEFT TURN SOMETIMES THE CAR ACCELERATES FROM 10MPH TO 45MPH BY ITSELF . TT

Jan 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS REPLACED (3) TIMES WITHIN A YEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS REPLACED (3) TIMES WITHIN A YEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

PURCHASE CAR NEW WHEN GOING INTO A LEFT TURN SOMETIMES THE CAR ACCELERATES FROM 10MPH TO 45MPH BY ITSELF . TT

Jan 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKE A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING. TT

Jan 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKE A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Tires

ABS: BRAKES BRAKE UNEVENLY; VIBRATION/SHIMMING WHEN APPLIED; PULLS TO RIGHT; UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: BRAKES BRAKE UNEVENLY; VIBRATION/SHIMMING WHEN APPLIED; PULLS TO RIGHT; UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES CHATTER, BECAUSE THE ROTORS CONTINUALLY WARP. *DSH

Dec 27, 1995 Tires

ABS: BRAKES BRAKE UNEVENLY; VIBRATION/SHIMMING WHEN APPLIED; PULLS TO RIGHT; UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: BRAKES BRAKE UNEVENLY; VIBRATION/SHIMMING WHEN APPLIED; PULLS TO RIGHT; UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES CHATTER, BECAUSE THE ROTORS CONTINUALLY WARP. *DSH

Nov 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Electrical System Fire

UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN AND PARKED, ELECTRICAL SHORT. TT *JB

Nov 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Electrical System Fire

UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN AND PARKED, ELECTRICAL SHORT. TT *JB

Oct 25, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 30MPH, DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. TT

Oct 25, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 30MPH, DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Suspension

LOUD HUM/VIBRATIONS AT 40. *DSH

Oct 24, 1995 Suspension

REPLACED FAULTY REAR AXLE.

Oct 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Oct 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VACUUM VALVE FAULTY.

Oct 24, 1995 Power Train

OVERDRIVE BUTTON FAULTY.

Oct 24, 1995 Suspension

LOUD HUM/VIBRATIONS AT 40. *DSH

Oct 24, 1995 Suspension

REPLACED FAULTY REAR AXLE.

Oct 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Oct 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VACUUM VALVE FAULTY.

Oct 24, 1995 Power Train

OVERDRIVE BUTTON FAULTY.

Oct 20, 1995 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE HAD DEFECTIVE SHOCKS AND STRUTS IN THE FRONT END SUSPENSION. TT

Oct 20, 1995 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE HAD DEFECTIVE SHOCKS AND STRUTS IN THE FRONT END SUSPENSION. TT

Oct 20, 1995 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE HAD DEFECTIVE SHOCKS AND STRUTS IN THE FRONT END SUSPENSION. TT

Oct 20, 1995 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE HAD DEFECTIVE SHOCKS AND STRUTS IN THE FRONT END SUSPENSION. TT

Oct 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE, VEHICLE VIBRATES ON LEFT FRONT SIDE, INDICATING BRAKES TRYING TO GRAB ROTOR. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. TT

Oct 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE, VEHICLE VIBRATES ON LEFT FRONT SIDE, INDICATING BRAKES TRYING TO GRAB ROTOR. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. TT

Oct 12, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER PARKED CAR AT 4:00PM AT 2:00AM THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

Oct 12, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER PARKED CAR AT 4:00PM AT 2:00AM THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

Oct 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED ABOUT THREE TIMES . TT

Oct 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED ABOUT THREE TIMES . TT

Sep 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES OVERHEATS, WARPS ROTORS; VIBRATION AND SQUEALING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES; BRAKES REPLACED FOUR TIMES WITHIN 45,000 MILES. TT

Sep 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES OVERHEATS, WARPS ROTORS; VIBRATION AND SQUEALING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES; BRAKES REPLACED FOUR TIMES WITHIN 45,000 MILES. TT

Sep 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE CONTROL MOTOR FAILED. *SD

Sep 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE CONTROL MOTOR FAILED. *SD

Sep 14, 1995 Seat Belts

LAP BELT BUCKLES COME UNDONE ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE. TT

Sep 14, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Sep 14, 1995 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE.

Sep 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GO TO FLOOR WHEN APPLIED. *TW

Sep 14, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS.

Sep 14, 1995 Seat Belts

LAP BELT BUCKLES COME UNDONE ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE. TT

Sep 14, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Sep 14, 1995 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE.

Sep 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GO TO FLOOR WHEN APPLIED. *TW

Sep 14, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS.

Aug 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKES HAS VIBRATION IN FRONT END AND REPLACED DISC PADS AND ROTORS. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKES HAS VIBRATION IN FRONT END AND REPLACED DISC PADS AND ROTORS. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKES HAS VIBRATION IN FRONT END AND REPLACED DISC PADS AND ROTORS. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKES HAS VIBRATION IN FRONT END AND REPLACED DISC PADS AND ROTORS. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKES HAS VIBRATION IN FRONT END AND REPLACED DISC PADS AND ROTORS. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKES HAS VIBRATION IN FRONT END AND REPLACED DISC PADS AND ROTORS. TT

Aug 23, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Aug 23, 1995 Electrical System

HORN MALFUNCTIONED.

Aug 23, 1995 Visibility

REAR WINDOW/SIDE WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED.

Aug 23, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Aug 23, 1995 Electrical System

HORN MALFUNCTIONED.

Aug 23, 1995 Visibility

REAR WINDOW/SIDE WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED.

Aug 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE IS MALFUNTIONING. THEY ARE NOISY AND IN PANIC STOP THEY SLID. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE IS MALFUNTIONING. THEY ARE NOISY AND IN PANIC STOP THEY SLID. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 16, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN CAR DON'T DECELERATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND LET OFF CAR ACCELERATE RPM STAY THE SAME . TT

Aug 16, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN CAR DON'T DECELERATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND LET OFF CAR ACCELERATE RPM STAY THE SAME . TT

Aug 3, 1995 Air Bags Crash

REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 30 MPH AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Air Bags Crash

REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 30 MPH AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jul 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE. *AK

Jul 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED BRAKE DRUMS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE.

Jul 26, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENT SURGING WHILE IN DRIVE/COMING TO A STOP.

Jul 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE. *AK

Jul 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED BRAKE DRUMS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE.

Jul 26, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENT SURGING WHILE IN DRIVE/COMING TO A STOP.

Jul 19, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THROTTLES UP TO 74 MPH BY ITSELF. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THROTTLES UP TO 74 MPH BY ITSELF. TT

Jul 15, 1995 Tires

SIDEWALL ON RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED DUE TO A LEAK. *AK

Jul 15, 1995 Tires

SIDEWALL ON RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED DUE TO A LEAK. *AK

Jun 22, 1995 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND SLOWING DOWN AT SPEED 5 MPH DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jun 22, 1995 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND SLOWING DOWN AT SPEED 5 MPH PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Jun 22, 1995 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND SLOWING DOWN AT SPEED 5 MPH DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jun 22, 1995 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND SLOWING DOWN AT SPEED 5 MPH PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Jun 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES HAVE GONE OUT SIX DIFFERENT TIMES. THE MASTER CYLINDER BROKE AS WELL. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

APPLIED BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR NO RESPONSE FROM THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT SUDDENLY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES HAVE GONE OUT SIX DIFFERENT TIMES. THE MASTER CYLINDER BROKE AS WELL. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

APPLIED BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR NO RESPONSE FROM THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT SUDDENLY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. TT

May 18, 1995 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILURE, CAUSING ROUGH IDLING. *AW

May 18, 1995 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILURE, CAUSING ROUGH IDLING. *AW

May 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM, EXPERIENCING LONG STOPPING DISTANCE AND ALSO COMPLETE BRAKE LOSS, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

May 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM, EXPERIENCING LONG STOPPING DISTANCE AND ALSO COMPLETE BRAKE LOSS, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

May 12, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER AIR BAG BURST ON PASSENGER, RESULTING IN CHEMICAL BURN AROUND THE EYES AND FACE. TT

May 12, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER AIR BAG BURST ON PASSENGER, RESULTING IN CHEMICAL BURN AROUND THE EYES AND FACE. TT

May 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, FRONT BRAKE REPLACE 3 TIMES , PADS AND ROTORS AND STILL EXPERIENCE PEDAL FADED. TT

May 9, 1995 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE MAGNETIC BALLS IN THE VALVE BODY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO JUMP OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING. TT

May 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS FRONT END GOES DOWN AND YOU HEAR A CRACKING NOISE ALSO AT HIGH SPEED. TT

May 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, FRONT BRAKE REPLACE 3 TIMES , PADS AND ROTORS AND STILL EXPERIENCE PEDAL FADED. TT

May 9, 1995 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE MAGNETIC BALLS IN THE VALVE BODY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO JUMP OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING. TT

May 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS FRONT END GOES DOWN AND YOU HEAR A CRACKING NOISE ALSO AT HIGH SPEED. TT

May 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAS HAD 2 BRAKE JOBS 1ST TIME 6,000 AND 2ND 10,000 MILES. TT

May 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAS HAD 2 BRAKE JOBS 1ST TIME 6,000 AND 2ND 10,000 MILES. TT

Apr 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKE ARE APPLIED PULL VERY HARD, CAUSING LOCKUP, REPLACED ROTORS/PADS, ALSO EXPERIENCED PEDAL FADING. TT

Apr 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKE ARE APPLIED PULL VERY HARD, CAUSING LOCKUP, REPLACED ROTORS/PADS, ALSO EXPERIENCED PEDAL FADING. TT

Apr 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE, MAKING A LOUD NOISE WHEN MAKING STOP, IN FOR REPAIR THREE TIMES. TT

Apr 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE, MAKING A LOUD NOISE WHEN MAKING STOP, IN FOR REPAIR THREE TIMES. TT

Apr 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING FRONT OF VEHICLE VIBRATES EXTENSIVELY. TWO NEW BRAKE SYSTEMS REPLACED WITH NO CHANGE IN CONDITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING FRONT OF VEHICLE VIBRATES EXTENSIVELY. TWO NEW BRAKE SYSTEMS REPLACED WITH NO CHANGE IN CONDITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 6, 1995 Power Train

AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TT

Apr 6, 1995 Power Train

AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TT

Apr 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. TT

Apr 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. TT

Mar 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTORS REPLACED AFTER 15K MILES DUE TO GRINDING WHEN BRAKING. TT

Mar 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTORS REPLACED AFTER 15K MILES DUE TO GRINDING WHEN BRAKING. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DEALER STATED THAT ALL THREE AIR BAG SENSOR WERE TRIPPED DURING IMPACT, BUT NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOY. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DEALER STATED THAT ALL THREE AIR BAG SENSOR WERE TRIPPED DURING IMPACT, BUT NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOY. TT

Mar 3, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING. *SKD

Mar 3, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING. *SKD

Feb 22, 1995 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING, AT LOW SPEED STEERING BECOMES VERY STIFF. TT

Feb 22, 1995 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING, AT LOW SPEED STEERING BECOMES VERY STIFF. TT

Feb 14, 1995 Power Train

UPON PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAYS ON RIGHT TURN/PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE LOOSES TRACTION; PULLING OUT ON RIGHT TURN, CAR REMAINS STANDING/NO MOVEMENT. *AK

Feb 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

Feb 14, 1995 Power Train

UPON PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAYS ON RIGHT TURN/PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE LOOSES TRACTION; PULLING OUT ON RIGHT TURN, CAR REMAINS STANDING/NO MOVEMENT. *AK

Feb 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

Feb 7, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE COMING DOWN STEEP INCLINE AT SPEED 0F 65 MPH, LOST ALL POWER. TT

Feb 7, 1995 Electrical System

WHILE COMING DOWN STEEP INCLINE AT SPEED 0F 65 MPH, LOST ALL POWER. TT

Feb 1, 1995 Air Bags Crash Fire

VEHICLE AT 12:00 POSITION AT 15MPH, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND DRIVERS AIRBAG CAUGHT DRIVERS COAT ON FIRE AND BURNED HIM. TT

Feb 1, 1995 Air Bags Crash Fire

VEHICLE AT 12:00 POSITION AT 15MPH, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND DRIVERS AIRBAG CAUGHT DRIVERS COAT ON FIRE AND BURNED HIM. TT

Jan 21, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO SET. *SKD

Jan 21, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO SET. *SKD

Jan 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS/ROTORS FAILED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Jan 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS/ROTORS FAILED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Jan 10, 1995 Suspension

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED. *AK

Jan 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CRYSTALIZE. *SKD

Jan 10, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE CONTROL FAILED. *SKD

Jan 10, 1995 Suspension

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED. *AK

Jan 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CRYSTALIZE. *SKD

Jan 10, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE CONTROL FAILED. *SKD

Jan 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Jan 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Jan 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, DURING EMERGENCY STOP BRAKES LOCKED UP AND SKIDDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. TT

Jan 5, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKET FAILED. *SD

Jan 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, DURING EMERGENCY STOP BRAKES LOCKED UP AND SKIDDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. TT

Jan 5, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKET FAILED. *SD

Jan 4, 1995 Suspension

REAR WHEELS COME 2-16 INCHES OFF GROUND DUE TO LOSS OF TRACTION WHEN TURNING ON WET ROADS. *SKD

Jan 4, 1995 Suspension

REAR WHEELS COME 2-16 INCHES OFF GROUND DUE TO LOSS OF TRACTION WHEN TURNING ON WET ROADS. *SKD