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Jun 6, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE A...

Jun 6, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE A...

Jun 6, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE A...

Jun 6, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE A...

May 28, 2013 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS. THE CONTACT CRASHED AGAINST A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY, A FRACTURED...

May 28, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS. THE CONTACT CRASHED AGAINST A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY, A FRACTURED...

May 28, 2013 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS. THE CONTACT CRASHED AGAINST A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY, A FRACTURED...

May 28, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS. THE CONTACT CRASHED AGAINST A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY, A FRACTURED...

Nov 9, 2011 Steering Crash

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN OUT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER TO LOSE CONTROL AND RUN HEAD ON INTO A PARKED CAR. *TR

Nov 9, 2011 Steering Crash

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN OUT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER TO LOSE CONTROL AND RUN HEAD ON INTO A PARKED CAR. *TR

Apr 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 2,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED FROM THE PEDAL DUE TO THE BRAKE COVER FRACTURING.THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FRONT END OF BOTH VEHICLES WAS DAMAGE...

Apr 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 2,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED FROM THE PEDAL DUE TO THE BRAKE COVER FRACTURING.THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FRONT END OF BOTH VEHICLES WAS DAMAGE...

May 17, 2009 Visibility

THE SUN ROOF OF MY 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD BLEW OFF MY CAR AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE BRACKETS THAT HELD IT UP BROKE OFF AND THE GLASS WENT FLYING ACROSS TRAFFIC. *TR

May 17, 2009 Visibility

THE SUN ROOF OF MY 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD BLEW OFF MY CAR AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE BRACKETS THAT HELD IT UP BROKE OFF AND THE GLASS WENT FLYING ACROSS TRAFFIC. *TR

Apr 18, 2009 Seats Fire

DRIVER'S SIDE ELECTRIC SEAT BURST INTO FLAME. DRIVER(OWNER) SUSTAINED SEVERE BURNS THAT CHARACTERIZE AS LIFE THREATENING, AND REQUIRED ADMISSION TO THE BURN CENTER AT UNC HOSPITAL. PT WAS NOT SMOKING AND CAN NOT IDENTIFY ANY REASON WHY THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A FIRE IN HIS CAR. *TR

Apr 18, 2009 Electrical System Fire

DRIVER'S SIDE ELECTRIC SEAT BURST INTO FLAME. DRIVER(OWNER) SUSTAINED SEVERE BURNS THAT CHARACTERIZE AS LIFE THREATENING, AND REQUIRED ADMISSION TO THE BURN CENTER AT UNC HOSPITAL. PT WAS NOT SMOKING AND CAN NOT IDENTIFY ANY REASON WHY THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A FIRE IN HIS CAR. *TR

Apr 18, 2009 Seats Fire

DRIVER'S SIDE ELECTRIC SEAT BURST INTO FLAME. DRIVER(OWNER) SUSTAINED SEVERE BURNS THAT CHARACTERIZE AS LIFE THREATENING, AND REQUIRED ADMISSION TO THE BURN CENTER AT UNC HOSPITAL. PT WAS NOT SMOKING AND CAN NOT IDENTIFY ANY REASON WHY THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A FIRE IN HIS CAR. *TR

Apr 18, 2009 Electrical System Fire

DRIVER'S SIDE ELECTRIC SEAT BURST INTO FLAME. DRIVER(OWNER) SUSTAINED SEVERE BURNS THAT CHARACTERIZE AS LIFE THREATENING, AND REQUIRED ADMISSION TO THE BURN CENTER AT UNC HOSPITAL. PT WAS NOT SMOKING AND CAN NOT IDENTIFY ANY REASON WHY THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A FIRE IN HIS CAR. *TR

Jul 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHIN MINUTES OF BEING STARTED. HE NOTICED THICK, WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE AND THE "LOW COOLANT" WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE R...

Jul 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHIN MINUTES OF BEING STARTED. HE NOTICED THICK, WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE AND THE "LOW COOLANT" WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE R...

Nov 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 148,890 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE REAR BRAKES SQUEAKED. THERE WAS AN INTENSE GRINDING NOISE. AT 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION . NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - THE TRIES...

Nov 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 148,890 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE REAR BRAKES SQUEAKED. THERE WAS AN INTENSE GRINDING NOISE. AT 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION . NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - THE TRIES...

Oct 31, 2005 Suspension 43,000 mi

DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCES BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN. BOTH SPRINGS WERE BROKEN IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION. THE CAR ONLY HAS 45,000 MILES ON IT! *NM

Oct 31, 2005 Suspension 43,000 mi

DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCES BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN. BOTH SPRINGS WERE BROKEN IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION. THE CAR ONLY HAS 45,000 MILES ON IT! *NM

Oct 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD 3.8. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ENGINE PROBLEM ON OCTOBER 3, 2005. TOOK VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP, THEY WANTED $4600 TO PUT IN A NEW ENGINE. IN DECEMBER 2003 VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE FROM TIMING CHAIN GASKET. HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE W...

Oct 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD 3.8. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ENGINE PROBLEM ON OCTOBER 3, 2005. TOOK VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP, THEY WANTED $4600 TO PUT IN A NEW ENGINE. IN DECEMBER 2003 VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE FROM TIMING CHAIN GASKET. HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE W...

Jun 24, 2005 Air Bags 57,600 mi

DT: AIR BAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF. TOOK CAR TO HERTZ, AND THEY SAID IT HAD A SHORT TO GROUND. WAS TOLD THERE WAS A BLOWN FUSE IN THE MODULE. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT ON RECALL. MANUFACTURER SAID TO CONTACT DEALER.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT REPLACING THE FUSE IN THE MODULE WILL NOT HELP FOR LONG...

Jun 24, 2005 Air Bags 57,600 mi

DT: AIR BAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF. TOOK CAR TO HERTZ, AND THEY SAID IT HAD A SHORT TO GROUND. WAS TOLD THERE WAS A BLOWN FUSE IN THE MODULE. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT ON RECALL. MANUFACTURER SAID TO CONTACT DEALER.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT REPLACING THE FUSE IN THE MODULE WILL NOT HELP FOR LONG...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System Fire 107,000 mi

FORD 1995 THUNDERBIRD CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT WAS PARKED EARLY IN THE MORNING. NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION. *AK THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED FROM THE FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE POWER ANTENNA MOTOR HAD NOT WORKED PRO...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System Fire 107,000 mi

FORD 1995 THUNDERBIRD CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT WAS PARKED EARLY IN THE MORNING. NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION. *AK THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED FROM THE FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE POWER ANTENNA MOTOR HAD NOT WORKED PRO...

Mar 7, 2005 Structure

UNSAFE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IN CONSUMER'S 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. *BF

Mar 7, 2005 Structure

UNSAFE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IN CONSUMER'S 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. *BF

Nov 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash 92,000 mi

AFTER STRIKING A DEER, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED CRACKING THE DASH AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND KNOCKED THE CONSUMER OUT. *JB

Nov 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash 92,000 mi

AFTER STRIKING A DEER, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED CRACKING THE DASH AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND KNOCKED THE CONSUMER OUT. *JB

Sep 29, 2004 Tires

INITIALLY IT FELT AS THOUGH A TIRE WAS OUT OF BALANCE, LATER IN THE TRIP THE TIRE BEGAN THUMPING AS IF IT WERE SQUARE. INSPECTING THE TIRE I FOUND THAT THE TREAD WAS TWISTING OUT OF SHAPE AND THAT CHUNKS OF RUBBER HAD COME OFF OF THE TIRE.*AK

Sep 29, 2004 Tires

INITIALLY IT FELT AS THOUGH A TIRE WAS OUT OF BALANCE, LATER IN THE TRIP THE TIRE BEGAN THUMPING AS IF IT WERE SQUARE. INSPECTING THE TIRE I FOUND THAT THE TREAD WAS TWISTING OUT OF SHAPE AND THAT CHUNKS OF RUBBER HAD COME OFF OF THE TIRE.*AK

Sep 7, 2004 Power Train Crash 100,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE OWNER WENT INSIDE OF THE STORE BUT WHEN HE RETURNED THE VEHICLE HAD GONE COMPLETELY ACROSS THE PARKING LOT AND RAN INTO THE BACK OF A VEHICLE. ALL OF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNATTENED AND IN PARK. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Sep 7, 2004 Power Train Crash 100,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE OWNER WENT INSIDE OF THE STORE BUT WHEN HE RETURNED THE VEHICLE HAD GONE COMPLETELY ACROSS THE PARKING LOT AND RAN INTO THE BACK OF A VEHICLE. ALL OF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNATTENED AND IN PARK. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Aug 16, 2004 Suspension 53,000 mi

LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN. CAR IS IN MINT CONDITION ND NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 16, 2004 Suspension 53,000 mi

LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN. CAR IS IN MINT CONDITION ND NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 16, 2004 Suspension 53,000 mi

LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN. CAR IS IN MINT CONDITION ND NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 16, 2004 Suspension 53,000 mi

LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN. CAR IS IN MINT CONDITION ND NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 54,000 mi

ELECTRIC FAN MOTOR FOR RADIATOR COOLING FAN SHORTED OUT, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE THE PLASTIC SHROUD TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Aug 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 54,000 mi

ELECTRIC FAN MOTOR FOR RADIATOR COOLING FAN SHORTED OUT, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE THE PLASTIC SHROUD TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Apr 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 24, 2004 Structure

DUE TO A UNSAFE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, CONSUMER BELIEVED THE DEALERSHIP PUT USED PARTS ON HIS NEW VEHICLE. (NAR) *PH *CB

Mar 24, 2004 Structure

DUE TO A UNSAFE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, CONSUMER BELIEVED THE DEALERSHIP PUT USED PARTS ON HIS NEW VEHICLE. (NAR) *PH *CB

Jan 12, 2004 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. (SOMETIMES RITE TURNS TOO). CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO JERK SEVERELY TO THE LEFT OR RITE. *LA

Jan 12, 2004 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. (SOMETIMES RITE TURNS TOO). CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO JERK SEVERELY TO THE LEFT OR RITE. *LA

Dec 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,888 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS ON 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. *LA

Dec 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,888 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS ON 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD. *LA

Dec 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

THE CUSTOMIZED HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME AND FOGGED UP. WHEN THIS OCCURRED IT REDUCED THE LIGHT ILLUMINATION AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY.*AK *TT *JB

Dec 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

THE CUSTOMIZED HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME AND FOGGED UP. WHEN THIS OCCURRED IT REDUCED THE LIGHT ILLUMINATION AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY.*AK *TT *JB

Nov 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS CHECKING THE BRAKES, HE TOLD HER THAT TRANSMISSION WAS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED AND SHOOK. THEN, MADE A FUNNY NOISE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN DOING TH...

Nov 4, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS CHECKING THE BRAKES, HE TOLD HER THAT TRANSMISSION WAS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED AND SHOOK. THEN, MADE A FUNNY NOISE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN DOING TH...

Nov 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS CHECKING THE BRAKES, HE TOLD HER THAT TRANSMISSION WAS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED AND SHOOK. THEN, MADE A FUNNY NOISE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN DOING TH...

Nov 4, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS CHECKING THE BRAKES, HE TOLD HER THAT TRANSMISSION WAS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED AND SHOOK. THEN, MADE A FUNNY NOISE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN DOING TH...

Oct 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SMOKING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD AND LEAKING COOLANT.*MR CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE, A BILLOW OF WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT . THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A HEAD GASKET LEAK WHICH ALLOWED ...

Oct 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SMOKING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD AND LEAKING COOLANT.*MR CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE, A BILLOW OF WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT . THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A HEAD GASKET LEAK WHICH ALLOWED ...

Sep 18, 2003 Power Train 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD WITH A V8 ENGINE AND AUTO TRANS. IT DOWN SHIFTS RANDOMLY WITH THE OVERDRIVE ON OR OFF. *JB

Sep 18, 2003 Power Train 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD WITH A V8 ENGINE AND AUTO TRANS. IT DOWN SHIFTS RANDOMLY WITH THE OVERDRIVE ON OR OFF. *JB

Aug 8, 2003 Air Bags Crash

1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, FRONT END COMPLETELY TOTALED - AND THE AIR BAGS ON EITHER SIDE DID NOT GO OFF. I CALLED FORD DEALER AND WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND. THEN I GOT A CALL FROM A FORD LAWYER AND HE SAID THAT IF NO ONE WAS KILLED, THE MATTER WAS CLOSED .

Aug 8, 2003 Air Bags Crash

1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, FRONT END COMPLETELY TOTALED - AND THE AIR BAGS ON EITHER SIDE DID NOT GO OFF. I CALLED FORD DEALER AND WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND. THEN I GOT A CALL FROM A FORD LAWYER AND HE SAID THAT IF NO ONE WAS KILLED, THE MATTER WAS CLOSED .

Apr 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT COVER WAS MADE OF CLEAR PLASTIC WHICH DETERIORATED AND WAS NOT CLEAR. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT COVER WAS MADE OF CLEAR PLASTIC WHICH DETERIORATED AND WAS NOT CLEAR. *JB

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

BY NOW IT IS QUITE APPARENT OF THE NOTORIOUS FORD 3.8L HEAD GASKET FAILURE ISSUE. WELL, JUST TO KEEP PEOPLE UP TO DATE ON FORD'S BUSINESS PRACTICES. MY WIFE BOUGHT A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD IN NOV 1995. (I MUST FIRST START OFF BY SAYING THAT I AM THE COMPUTER LITERATE ONE, THAT IS WHY I AM COMPLAINING...

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

BY NOW IT IS QUITE APPARENT OF THE NOTORIOUS FORD 3.8L HEAD GASKET FAILURE ISSUE. WELL, JUST TO KEEP PEOPLE UP TO DATE ON FORD'S BUSINESS PRACTICES. MY WIFE BOUGHT A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD IN NOV 1995. (I MUST FIRST START OFF BY SAYING THAT I AM THE COMPUTER LITERATE ONE, THAT IS WHY I AM COMPLAINING...

Oct 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LENS HAVE GRADUALLY TURNED FROM CLEAR TO MILKY. THIS HAS DIMISHED THE LIGHT BEAM PENETRATION INTO THE DARK ON THE ROADWAY AHEAD NOTICEABLY REDUCING THE VISUAL SAFETY MARGIN ON THE ROAD AHEAD. THIS IS A MAJOR NIGHT TIME DRIVING HAZARD. MR

Oct 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LENS HAVE GRADUALLY TURNED FROM CLEAR TO MILKY. THIS HAS DIMISHED THE LIGHT BEAM PENETRATION INTO THE DARK ON THE ROADWAY AHEAD NOTICEABLY REDUCING THE VISUAL SAFETY MARGIN ON THE ROAD AHEAD. THIS IS A MAJOR NIGHT TIME DRIVING HAZARD. MR

Sep 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF. VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING BADLY, AND SMOKE CAME OF TAILPIPE DUE TO HEAD GASKET BLOWNING OUT. *AK

Sep 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF. VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING BADLY, AND SMOKE CAME OF TAILPIPE DUE TO HEAD GASKET BLOWNING OUT. *AK

Aug 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

NOTICED SMOKE POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD---ENGINE COOLING FAN BURNED UP AND IT NEVER BLEW THE FUSE

Aug 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

NOTICED SMOKE POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD---ENGINE COOLING FAN BURNED UP AND IT NEVER BLEW THE FUSE

Jun 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO BOUNCE A BIT, AND THEN CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND FOUND OUT THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWEN. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *TT

Jun 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO BOUNCE A BIT, AND THEN CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND FOUND OUT THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWEN. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *TT

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSED THE 3.8L V6 ENGINE TO LOCK UP. DEALER AN MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSED THE 3.8L V6 ENGINE TO LOCK UP. DEALER AN MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Mar 29, 2002 Tires

LOST TREAD BUT TIRE DID NOT DEFLATE. NO CRASH BUT LOTS OF DAMAGE TO CAR BODY.*AK (DOT NUMBER: HYM3FT8198 TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)

Mar 29, 2002 Tires

LOST TREAD BUT TIRE DID NOT DEFLATE. NO CRASH BUT LOTS OF DAMAGE TO CAR BODY.*AK (DOT NUMBER: HYM3FT8198 TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)

Mar 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Electrical System

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Steering

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Suspension

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND HAD TO REPLACE STEERING COLUMN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Electrical System

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Steering

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Suspension

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE ROARS, CONSUMER WOULD TAP THE ACCELERATOR AND WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS PUT IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTER...

Mar 5, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND HAD TO REPLACE STEERING COLUMN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEAL FAILED KNOWN PROBLEM WITH V 6 3.3L FAULTY DESIGN ACK BY FORD WILL NOT REPLACE CAR CAN BLOW UP NOT RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVING SEVERE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS. *AK

Jan 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEAL FAILED KNOWN PROBLEM WITH V 6 3.3L FAULTY DESIGN ACK BY FORD WILL NOT REPLACE CAR CAN BLOW UP NOT RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVING SEVERE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS. *AK

Jan 2, 2002 Electrical System

AFTER STARTING MY CAR AT 5:30 AM TO PROCEED TO WORK THE KEY FELT A BIT STRANGE AFTER I STARTED THE CAR. UPON DRIVING THE CAR ON THE FREEWAY I DREW MY ATTENTION BACK TO THE KEY AND FELT THAT IT WAS SPINNING FREELY, AND COULD BE REMOVED, AS THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, ( THE START POSITION APPEARED T...

Jan 2, 2002 Electrical System

AFTER STARTING MY CAR AT 5:30 AM TO PROCEED TO WORK THE KEY FELT A BIT STRANGE AFTER I STARTED THE CAR. UPON DRIVING THE CAR ON THE FREEWAY I DREW MY ATTENTION BACK TO THE KEY AND FELT THAT IT WAS SPINNING FREELY, AND COULD BE REMOVED, AS THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, ( THE START POSITION APPEARED T...

Dec 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE, DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT SMOKE WAS OFF DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT TO START THE VEHICLE, HE HAD TO TRY COUPLE OF TIMES AND WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED ENGINE OVERHEATING POINTER MOVING TOWARDS HI...

Dec 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE, DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT SMOKE WAS OFF DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT TO START THE VEHICLE, HE HAD TO TRY COUPLE OF TIMES AND WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED ENGINE OVERHEATING POINTER MOVING TOWARDS HI...

Dec 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE CHECK A ROUND A LOT OF 3.8L MOTORS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE CHECK A ROUND A LOT OF 3.8L MOTORS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET IN MY CAR HAS FAILED AS HAVE MANY OF THE 3.8L FORD V6'S FORD HAS PRODUCED ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE RAOD THERE WAS NO SIGN OF TAMPERING WITH IT NO SCRATCHES NO DENTS JUST FELL RIGHT OFF THE CAR AND ON TO THE ROAD!!!!. *AK

Nov 13, 2001 Visibility

THE HEAD GASKET IN MY CAR HAS FAILED AS HAVE MANY OF THE 3.8L FORD V6'S FORD HAS PRODUCED ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE RAOD THERE WAS NO SIGN OF TAMPERING WITH IT NO SCRATCHES NO DENTS JUST FELL RIGHT OFF THE CAR AND ON TO THE ROAD!!!!. *AK

Nov 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET IN MY CAR HAS FAILED AS HAVE MANY OF THE 3.8L FORD V6'S FORD HAS PRODUCED ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE RAOD THERE WAS NO SIGN OF TAMPERING WITH IT NO SCRATCHES NO DENTS JUST FELL RIGHT OFF THE CAR AND ON TO THE ROAD!!!!. *AK

Nov 13, 2001 Visibility

THE HEAD GASKET IN MY CAR HAS FAILED AS HAVE MANY OF THE 3.8L FORD V6'S FORD HAS PRODUCED ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE RAOD THERE WAS NO SIGN OF TAMPERING WITH IT NO SCRATCHES NO DENTS JUST FELL RIGHT OFF THE CAR AND ON TO THE ROAD!!!!. *AK

Oct 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE RUBBED AGAINST BODY OF VEHICLE AND CAUSED A HOLE. GAS LEAKED INSIDE OF PASSENGER'S CAB CAUSING FUMES. DEALER REPLACED FUEL LINE, AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. PART NO. F4SZ-9S278-A.*AK

Oct 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE RUBBED AGAINST BODY OF VEHICLE AND CAUSED A HOLE. GAS LEAKED INSIDE OF PASSENGER'S CAB CAUSING FUMES. DEALER REPLACED FUEL LINE, AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. PART NO. F4SZ-9S278-A.*AK

Sep 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL LINE WAS ON THE WHEEL WELL WHICH CAUSED IT TO RUB FROM NORMAL DRIVING AND WEAROUT THE HOSE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK, THE TEAM MANAGER WHO WROTE UP THE WORK ORDER SAID TAHT THIS GASOLINE SMELL SOUNDS LIKE A RECALL ON THUNDERBIRDS THAT THEY EXPERIENCE A FEW YEAR AGO , BUT CHECKED THE RECORDS THE ...

Sep 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL LINE WAS ON THE WHEEL WELL WHICH CAUSED IT TO RUB FROM NORMAL DRIVING AND WEAROUT THE HOSE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK, THE TEAM MANAGER WHO WROTE UP THE WORK ORDER SAID TAHT THIS GASOLINE SMELL SOUNDS LIKE A RECALL ON THUNDERBIRDS THAT THEY EXPERIENCE A FEW YEAR AGO , BUT CHECKED THE RECORDS THE ...

Sep 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL LINE WAS ON THE WHEEL WELL WHICH CAUSED IT TO RUB FROM NORMAL DRIVING AND WEAROUT THE HOSE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK, THE TEAM MANAGER WHO WROTE UP THE WORK ORDER SAID TAHT THIS GASOLINE SMELL SOUNDS LIKE A RECALL ON THUNDERBIRDS THAT THEY EXPERIENCE A FEW YEAR AGO , BUT CHECKED THE RECORDS THE ...

Sep 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL LINE WAS ON THE WHEEL WELL WHICH CAUSED IT TO RUB FROM NORMAL DRIVING AND WEAROUT THE HOSE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK, THE TEAM MANAGER WHO WROTE UP THE WORK ORDER SAID TAHT THIS GASOLINE SMELL SOUNDS LIKE A RECALL ON THUNDERBIRDS THAT THEY EXPERIENCE A FEW YEAR AGO , BUT CHECKED THE RECORDS THE ...

Sep 8, 2001 Electrical System

ON SECOND IGNITION FAILIURE ACTUATOR ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS ALSO FAULTY. *AK

Sep 8, 2001 Electrical System

ON SECOND IGNITION FAILIURE ACTUATOR ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS ALSO FAULTY. *AK

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN AT STOP LIGHT CONSUMER WOULD PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK DEALER STATED IGNITION SYSTEM HAD SHORTED OUT RESULTING IN SPARK PLUGS BEING BURNED, DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SPARK PLUGS, CONSUMER STATES TH...

Aug 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN AT STOP LIGHT CONSUMER WOULD PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK DEALER STATED IGNITION SYSTEM HAD SHORTED OUT RESULTING IN SPARK PLUGS BEING BURNED, DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SPARK PLUGS, CONSUMER STATES TH...

Aug 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN AT STOP LIGHT CONSUMER WOULD PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK DEALER STATED IGNITION SYSTEM HAD SHORTED OUT RESULTING IN SPARK PLUGS BEING BURNED, DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SPARK PLUGS, CONSUMER STATES TH...

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN AT STOP LIGHT CONSUMER WOULD PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK DEALER STATED IGNITION SYSTEM HAD SHORTED OUT RESULTING IN SPARK PLUGS BEING BURNED, DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SPARK PLUGS, CONSUMER STATES TH...

Aug 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN AT STOP LIGHT CONSUMER WOULD PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK DEALER STATED IGNITION SYSTEM HAD SHORTED OUT RESULTING IN SPARK PLUGS BEING BURNED, DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SPARK PLUGS, CONSUMER STATES TH...

Aug 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN AT STOP LIGHT CONSUMER WOULD PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK DEALER STATED IGNITION SYSTEM HAD SHORTED OUT RESULTING IN SPARK PLUGS BEING BURNED, DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SPARK PLUGS, CONSUMER STATES TH...

Aug 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

PLASTIC HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ARE CLOUDY. SOME FORM OF REACTION TO PROLONGED SUNLIGHT. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS POLISHING COMPOUNDS WITH ABSOLUTELY NO RESULT. THE CLOUDINESS DRASTICALLY REDUCES LIGHT OUTPUT. ALL OF THE THUNDERBIRDS, AS WELL AS OTHER FORD CARS, OF THE SAME MODEL YEAR, OR OLDER, HAVE TH...

Aug 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

PLASTIC HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ARE CLOUDY. SOME FORM OF REACTION TO PROLONGED SUNLIGHT. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS POLISHING COMPOUNDS WITH ABSOLUTELY NO RESULT. THE CLOUDINESS DRASTICALLY REDUCES LIGHT OUTPUT. ALL OF THE THUNDERBIRDS, AS WELL AS OTHER FORD CARS, OF THE SAME MODEL YEAR, OR OLDER, HAVE TH...

Aug 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

PLASTIC HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ARE CLOUDY. SOME FORM OF REACTION TO PROLONGED SUNLIGHT. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS POLISHING COMPOUNDS WITH ABSOLUTELY NO RESULT. THE CLOUDINESS DRASTICALLY REDUCES LIGHT OUTPUT. ALL OF THE THUNDERBIRDS, AS WELL AS OTHER FORD CARS, OF THE SAME MODEL YEAR, OR OLDER, HAVE TH...

Aug 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

PLASTIC HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ARE CLOUDY. SOME FORM OF REACTION TO PROLONGED SUNLIGHT. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS POLISHING COMPOUNDS WITH ABSOLUTELY NO RESULT. THE CLOUDINESS DRASTICALLY REDUCES LIGHT OUTPUT. ALL OF THE THUNDERBIRDS, AS WELL AS OTHER FORD CARS, OF THE SAME MODEL YEAR, OR OLDER, HAVE TH...

Aug 5, 2001 Tires

FRONT RIGHT SLIPPED BELT AND ALL FOUR WORN OUT AT 20,000 ON A 50,000 TIRE.*AK (TIRESIZE: P215/65R15)

Aug 5, 2001 Tires

FRONT RIGHT SLIPPED BELT AND ALL FOUR WORN OUT AT 20,000 ON A 50,000 TIRE.*AK (TIRESIZE: P215/65R15)

Jul 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENS IS FADING AND TURING YELLOW CAUSING HEADLIGHTS NOT TO SHINE PROPERLY.*AK

Jul 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENS IS FADING AND TURING YELLOW CAUSING HEADLIGHTS NOT TO SHINE PROPERLY.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WAS REPLACING HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULBS AND NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC CASING IN WHICH THE BULB IS PLACED HAD MELTED. PLASTIC WAS "BUBBLING" DUE TO HEAT. *AK

Jun 26, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WAS REPLACING HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULBS AND NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC CASING IN WHICH THE BULB IS PLACED HAD MELTED. PLASTIC WAS "BUBBLING" DUE TO HEAT. *AK

Jun 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS SEEMS TO BE A CONTINUING PROBLEM FOR THUNDERBIRDS.*AK

Jun 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS SEEMS TO BE A CONTINUING PROBLEM FOR THUNDERBIRDS.*AK

Jun 3, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT WHEN I TOOK IT BACK IN FOR THEM TO CHECK IT. I HAVE PURCHASED A USED TRANSMISSION TO REPLACE THE FAILED ON. I WILL CALL YOU NEXT WEEK AND GIVE YOU YHE NAME OF THE DEALER THAT IS LOCATED IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS....

Jun 3, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT WHEN I TOOK IT BACK IN FOR THEM TO CHECK IT. I HAVE PURCHASED A USED TRANSMISSION TO REPLACE THE FAILED ON. I WILL CALL YOU NEXT WEEK AND GIVE YOU YHE NAME OF THE DEALER THAT IS LOCATED IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS....

Jun 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 23, 2001 Power Train

ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT THIS WAS COMMON BECAUSE ODOMETER WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. *AK *JB

May 23, 2001 Power Train

ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT THIS WAS COMMON BECAUSE ODOMETER WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. *AK *JB

May 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC LENS AND HALOGNE LIGHT BULBS, THE PLASTIC LENS CRACKS DEVELOPING A SPIDER WEB EFFECT AND ALLOWS CONDENSATION TO ENTER DRAMATICALLY REDUCING VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. NLM *SLC *JB

May 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC LENS AND HALOGNE LIGHT BULBS, THE PLASTIC LENS CRACKS DEVELOPING A SPIDER WEB EFFECT AND ALLOWS CONDENSATION TO ENTER DRAMATICALLY REDUCING VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. NLM *SLC *JB

May 18, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN AIRBAG DEPLODED CRUISE CONTROLS FLEW AT MY DAUGHTER I THOUGH THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE AND WANT TO KNOW IF THE DESIGN HAS BEEN CHANGE INTHE FORD LINE FOR CRUISE CONTROL PANEL.*AK

May 18, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN AIRBAG DEPLODED CRUISE CONTROLS FLEW AT MY DAUGHTER I THOUGH THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE AND WANT TO KNOW IF THE DESIGN HAS BEEN CHANGE INTHE FORD LINE FOR CRUISE CONTROL PANEL.*AK

May 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE ANTIFREEZE POURING FROM MY TAIL PIPE. FORD MECHANICS MISSED THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM WHEN IT WAS SMALL AND FIXED PARTS DAMAGED BY THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM. NOW THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAS WORSENED--THE CAR ISN'T DRIVABLE. AND HAS EXCEEDED THEIR 100,000 MILE WARRANTY. MY CAR WAS UNDER THE WARRA...

May 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE ANTIFREEZE POURING FROM MY TAIL PIPE. FORD MECHANICS MISSED THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM WHEN IT WAS SMALL AND FIXED PARTS DAMAGED BY THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM. NOW THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAS WORSENED--THE CAR ISN'T DRIVABLE. AND HAS EXCEEDED THEIR 100,000 MILE WARRANTY. MY CAR WAS UNDER THE WARRA...

Apr 30, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT ON DRIVER'S SIDE, IMPACT QUARTER PANEL AND HIT A STOP SIGN HEAD ON AT 65 MPH IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 30, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT ON DRIVER'S SIDE, IMPACT QUARTER PANEL AND HIT A STOP SIGN HEAD ON AT 65 MPH IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CONSUEMR FEELS VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING.*AK

Mar 16, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CONSUEMR FEELS VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING.*AK

Mar 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CONSUEMR FEELS VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING.*AK

Mar 16, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CONSUEMR FEELS VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Power Train

FAILURE OF MANUFACTURES INSTALLED SOFT BUSHING, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR, SEAL LEAK, WITH PRESSURE LOSS AND LOSS OF TORQUE. WITHOUT TORQUE YOU LOSE DRIVE POWER THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IN SLOW OR FAST MOVING TRAFFIC THAT COULD HAVE KILLED OR INJURED MY FAMILY MEMBERS OR OTHERS.

Mar 9, 2001 Power Train

FAILURE OF MANUFACTURES INSTALLED SOFT BUSHING, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR, SEAL LEAK, WITH PRESSURE LOSS AND LOSS OF TORQUE. WITHOUT TORQUE YOU LOSE DRIVE POWER THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IN SLOW OR FAST MOVING TRAFFIC THAT COULD HAVE KILLED OR INJURED MY FAMILY MEMBERS OR OTHERS.

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE ACCELERATING AND LOSING POWER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP, DEALER FOUND OUT THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LETTER INDICATED WORK IS COVERED IN MAY, HOWEVER THIS WORK WAS COMPLETED IN APRIL, CONSUMER FEELS F...

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE HAD HEAT PROBLEMS ALL WINTER. HAD NO IDEA THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE ACCELERATING AND LOSING POWER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP, DEALER FOUND OUT THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LETTER INDICATED WORK IS COVERED IN MAY, HOWEVER THIS WORK WAS COMPLETED IN APRIL, CONSUMER FEELS F...

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE HAD HEAT PROBLEMS ALL WINTER. HAD NO IDEA THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. *AK

Jan 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS INQUIRY THROUGH NHTSA IS A RESULT OF LITTLE ASSISTANCE FROM FORD MOROR CO. IN REFERENCE TO A DESIGN RELATED DEFECT ON 1995 V6, 3.8 LITER ENGINES. MY PROBLEM DEVELOPED AT 85000 MILES AND UPON INQUIRY WITH FORD FOUND THAT "ONLY" THE 1995 SABLE AND TAURUS WERE INCLUDED IN AN EXISTING RECALL/EXTEND...

Jan 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS INQUIRY THROUGH NHTSA IS A RESULT OF LITTLE ASSISTANCE FROM FORD MOROR CO. IN REFERENCE TO A DESIGN RELATED DEFECT ON 1995 V6, 3.8 LITER ENGINES. MY PROBLEM DEVELOPED AT 85000 MILES AND UPON INQUIRY WITH FORD FOUND THAT "ONLY" THE 1995 SABLE AND TAURUS WERE INCLUDED IN AN EXISTING RECALL/EXTEND...

Jan 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN WHICH I STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WITH THE RIGHT FRONT OF MY 1995 FROD. THE IMPACK SPEED WAS 35 MPH WITH NO BRAKING WHAT SO EVER. NEITHER OF THE TWO AIR BAGS IN MY VEHICLE WORKED. I RECIEVED NECK/BACK INJURIES. ONE PERSON IN THE OTHER VE...

Jan 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN WHICH I STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WITH THE RIGHT FRONT OF MY 1995 FROD. THE IMPACK SPEED WAS 35 MPH WITH NO BRAKING WHAT SO EVER. NEITHER OF THE TWO AIR BAGS IN MY VEHICLE WORKED. I RECIEVED NECK/BACK INJURIES. ONE PERSON IN THE OTHER VE...

Jan 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE CONTACT YAM'S ON SEVERAL OCCASSION CONCERING THIS CAR RUNNING HOT . THERE COMMENT TO ME WAS TO GET IT TO THE BECAUSE IT WOULD CAUSE THEM MORE MONEY TO PICK IT UP.UNDER THE CONDITON THE CAR WAS RUNNING I COULD NOT IT HAS SET UP FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE CONTACT YAM'S ON SEVERAL OCCASSION CONCERING THIS CAR RUNNING HOT . THERE COMMENT TO ME WAS TO GET IT TO THE BECAUSE IT WOULD CAUSE THEM MORE MONEY TO PICK IT UP.UNDER THE CONDITON THE CAR WAS RUNNING I COULD NOT IT HAS SET UP FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET ON MY 1995, 3.8 L THUNDER BIRD, FAILED AT 41000 MILES. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET ON MY 1995, 3.8 L THUNDER BIRD, FAILED AT 41000 MILES. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Structure

DOOR HINGES HAVE WORN OUT ON THE DOORS OF MY CAR. THE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. IT WILL BE 350 DOLLARS TO REPAIR THEM, AND IT IS A DESIGN FLAW, AS PER MY MECHANIC. IT IS DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING.*AK

Dec 18, 2000 Structure

DOOR HINGES HAVE WORN OUT ON THE DOORS OF MY CAR. THE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. IT WILL BE 350 DOLLARS TO REPAIR THEM, AND IT IS A DESIGN FLAW, AS PER MY MECHANIC. IT IS DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING.*AK

Nov 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE BRAKE LAMP MOUNTED IN THE REAR VIEW WINDOW WAS NOT DESIGNED TO TOLERATE THE HEAT FROM THE BULBS, THE HEAT FROM THE BULBS CAUSES THE TOP OF THE HOUSING TO OVERHEAT AND MELT, THE MELTINGS CAUSE THE LIGHT BULBS AND SOCKETS TO OVERHEAT, BURN AND MELT. *SLC

Nov 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE BRAKE LAMP MOUNTED IN THE REAR VIEW WINDOW WAS NOT DESIGNED TO TOLERATE THE HEAT FROM THE BULBS, THE HEAT FROM THE BULBS CAUSES THE TOP OF THE HOUSING TO OVERHEAT AND MELT, THE MELTINGS CAUSE THE LIGHT BULBS AND SOCKETS TO OVERHEAT, BURN AND MELT. *SLC

Nov 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TOP MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT BULBS KEEP BURNING OUT. WOULD MELT HOUSING EACH TIME. HOUSING WAS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC AND EASILY BURNED. BEEN IN CONTACTED WITH DEALER ABOUT HOUSING. HAVE NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AS OF YET.*AK

Nov 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TOP MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT BULBS KEEP BURNING OUT. WOULD MELT HOUSING EACH TIME. HOUSING WAS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC AND EASILY BURNED. BEEN IN CONTACTED WITH DEALER ABOUT HOUSING. HAVE NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AS OF YET.*AK

Oct 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RANDOMLY TURN SIGNALS IN REAR MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RANDOMLY TURN SIGNALS IN REAR MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ELECTRIC FAN STOPPED WORKING BUT I'M NOT EXACTLY SURE WHEN. THE FACTORY CHARGES OVER $200 FOR THE FAN ALTHOUGH USUAL ELECTRIC FANS RANGE AROUND $50. AUTO PARTS STORES DO NOT CARRY THE FAN (POSSIBLY A DESIGN LOCK BY THE COMPANY) I HAD TO GET ONLINE TO FIND ONE BUT I STILL NEEDED MY CAR FOR TRANSP...

Oct 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ELECTRIC FAN STOPPED WORKING BUT I'M NOT EXACTLY SURE WHEN. THE FACTORY CHARGES OVER $200 FOR THE FAN ALTHOUGH USUAL ELECTRIC FANS RANGE AROUND $50. AUTO PARTS STORES DO NOT CARRY THE FAN (POSSIBLY A DESIGN LOCK BY THE COMPANY) I HAD TO GET ONLINE TO FIND ONE BUT I STILL NEEDED MY CAR FOR TRANSP...

Oct 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS ENGAGED AT 20 MIL.HR. IMPACT. THREW RIGHT ARM INTO WINDSHIELD, CRUSHED WRIST, FRACTURED ARM IN 5 PLACES, REQUIRED 6 SURGERIES, PERMANATLY DISABLEDOVER $50,000 IN PHYSICAL DAMAGES. *AK

Oct 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS ENGAGED AT 20 MIL.HR. IMPACT. THREW RIGHT ARM INTO WINDSHIELD, CRUSHED WRIST, FRACTURED ARM IN 5 PLACES, REQUIRED 6 SURGERIES, PERMANATLY DISABLEDOVER $50,000 IN PHYSICAL DAMAGES. *AK

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

TIRES HAD 16,000-MILES , TIRE CAME APART ON I-70 IN COLORADO AT 75 M.P.H. WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL.WENT TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER AND GOT NEW TIRE FREE OF CHARGE. THE FOLLOWING YEAR THE REMAINING 3-TIRES CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND SIDEWALL. I WENT TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER AND THEY ADJUSTED THE 3-T...

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

TIRES HAD 16,000-MILES , TIRE CAME APART ON I-70 IN COLORADO AT 75 M.P.H. WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL.WENT TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER AND GOT NEW TIRE FREE OF CHARGE. THE FOLLOWING YEAR THE REMAINING 3-TIRES CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND SIDEWALL. I WENT TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER AND THEY ADJUSTED THE 3-T...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

THE TREAD ON ALL FOUR FIRESTONE TIRES (FR 680 P21570R15) ARE BEGINNING TO SEPARATE FROM THE SIDEWALL, DEALER AGREED THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF TREAD SEPARATION BUT SAYS FIRESTONE IS NOT RECALL THIS SIZE TIRE AND TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO FORD. NLM

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

THE TREAD ON ALL FOUR FIRESTONE TIRES (FR 680 P21570R15) ARE BEGINNING TO SEPARATE FROM THE SIDEWALL, DEALER AGREED THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF TREAD SEPARATION BUT SAYS FIRESTONE IS NOT RECALL THIS SIZE TIRE AND TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO FORD. NLM

Sep 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAT IN THE COOLER MONTHS, THEN THERE WAS A SURGE OF POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING I ALMOST CRASHED INTO THE CAR AHEAD OF ME, I PULLED OVER. WHEN I STARTED IT UP AGAIN IT SEEMED OK, I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME OF THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS WITH THE 3.8L ENG...

Sep 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAT IN THE COOLER MONTHS, THEN THERE WAS A SURGE OF POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING I ALMOST CRASHED INTO THE CAR AHEAD OF ME, I PULLED OVER. WHEN I STARTED IT UP AGAIN IT SEEMED OK, I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME OF THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS WITH THE 3.8L ENG...

Sep 21, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES & STAYS ON/VOLTS GAUGE GLOWS RED & A/C & SPECIAL EQUIP. SHUTS DOWN. WAS TOLD UNDER THIS CIRCUMSTANCE THAT AIRBAG COULD DEPLOY AT ANYTIIME REGARDLESS OF ACCIDENT.

Sep 21, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES & STAYS ON/VOLTS GAUGE GLOWS RED & A/C & SPECIAL EQUIP. SHUTS DOWN. WAS TOLD UNDER THIS CIRCUMSTANCE THAT AIRBAG COULD DEPLOY AT ANYTIIME REGARDLESS OF ACCIDENT.

Sep 15, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, THEN RETURNS TO NORMAL CONDITIONS.*AK

Sep 15, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, THEN RETURNS TO NORMAL CONDITIONS.*AK

Sep 13, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION KICKING INTO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CONSTANTLY. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION KICKING INTO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CONSTANTLY. *AK

Aug 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR HAS EXPERIENCED SMALL ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS.WHEN I RECEIVED A NOTICE (# 00M10) FROM THE DEALER CONCERNING HEAD GASKET FAILURE, I TOOK MY CAR TO MATHEWS FORD TO CHECK OUT THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD I DID NOT HAVE HEAD GASKET FAILURE, BUT I DO HAVE A CRACKED FRONT COVER ENGINE GASKET . $870 T...

Aug 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR HAS EXPERIENCED SMALL ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS.WHEN I RECEIVED A NOTICE (# 00M10) FROM THE DEALER CONCERNING HEAD GASKET FAILURE, I TOOK MY CAR TO MATHEWS FORD TO CHECK OUT THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD I DID NOT HAVE HEAD GASKET FAILURE, BUT I DO HAVE A CRACKED FRONT COVER ENGINE GASKET . $870 T...

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

AFTER PARKING CONSUMER NOTICED THIS FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATING IN THE MIDDLE. FIRESTONE WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

AFTER PARKING CONSUMER NOTICED THIS FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATING IN THE MIDDLE. FIRESTONE WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Power Train

CAR WOULD VIBRATE WHEN CHANGING GEARS OR TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS, PARTICULARLY FROM 3RD-4TH GEARS. VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AT HIGH SPEED WHEN EXCELERATING FOR DECELERATING. BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED CAUSED THE CAR FRONT TO SHAKE AND STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE CAUSE THE CAR TO UNCONTROLLABLE. SUDDEN BRAKING ...

Jul 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WOULD VIBRATE WHEN CHANGING GEARS OR TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS, PARTICULARLY FROM 3RD-4TH GEARS. VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AT HIGH SPEED WHEN EXCELERATING FOR DECELERATING. BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED CAUSED THE CAR FRONT TO SHAKE AND STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE CAUSE THE CAR TO UNCONTROLLABLE. SUDDEN BRAKING ...

Jul 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR WOULD VIBRATE WHEN CHANGING GEARS OR TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS, PARTICULARLY FROM 3RD-4TH GEARS. VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AT HIGH SPEED WHEN EXCELERATING FOR DECELERATING. BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED CAUSED THE CAR FRONT TO SHAKE AND STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE CAUSE THE CAR TO UNCONTROLLABLE. SUDDEN BRAKING ...

Jul 10, 2000 Power Train

CAR WOULD VIBRATE WHEN CHANGING GEARS OR TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS, PARTICULARLY FROM 3RD-4TH GEARS. VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AT HIGH SPEED WHEN EXCELERATING FOR DECELERATING. BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED CAUSED THE CAR FRONT TO SHAKE AND STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE CAUSE THE CAR TO UNCONTROLLABLE. SUDDEN BRAKING ...

Jul 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WOULD VIBRATE WHEN CHANGING GEARS OR TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS, PARTICULARLY FROM 3RD-4TH GEARS. VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AT HIGH SPEED WHEN EXCELERATING FOR DECELERATING. BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED CAUSED THE CAR FRONT TO SHAKE AND STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE CAUSE THE CAR TO UNCONTROLLABLE. SUDDEN BRAKING ...

Jul 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR WOULD VIBRATE WHEN CHANGING GEARS OR TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS, PARTICULARLY FROM 3RD-4TH GEARS. VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AT HIGH SPEED WHEN EXCELERATING FOR DECELERATING. BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED CAUSED THE CAR FRONT TO SHAKE AND STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE CAUSE THE CAR TO UNCONTROLLABLE. SUDDEN BRAKING ...

Jul 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD TO REPLACE FRONT ROTORS ON THIS VEHICLE 5 TIMES - SHOULD HAVE DONE IT MORE - I JUST PUT UP WITH THE SHAKING/VIBRATIONS. *AK

Jul 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD TO REPLACE FRONT ROTORS ON THIS VEHICLE 5 TIMES - SHOULD HAVE DONE IT MORE - I JUST PUT UP WITH THE SHAKING/VIBRATIONS. *AK

Jun 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SAFETY CONCERN AT STAKE IS WHEN YOU HYDRO-LOCK A MOTOR AT 50 M.P.H. ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, AND THE MASSIVELY THICK PLUME OF WHITE SMOKE THAT SUCCEEDS THE BLOWN HEADGASKET. MY VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY MAINTAINED AND THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DONE TO PREVENT THIS SHY OF REPLACING THE CHEAP P...

Jun 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SAFETY CONCERN AT STAKE IS WHEN YOU HYDRO-LOCK A MOTOR AT 50 M.P.H. ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, AND THE MASSIVELY THICK PLUME OF WHITE SMOKE THAT SUCCEEDS THE BLOWN HEADGASKET. MY VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY MAINTAINED AND THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DONE TO PREVENT THIS SHY OF REPLACING THE CHEAP P...

May 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 50000 AND BAD AGAIN /EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE . IS THERE A FIX FOR THIS TROUBLE FORD DEALERS ARE NO HELP THANKS. *AK

May 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 50000 AND BAD AGAIN /EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE . IS THERE A FIX FOR THIS TROUBLE FORD DEALERS ARE NO HELP THANKS. *AK

May 14, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS IN SLOW ACCELERATION 0-35. TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT FIXED, BUT THEN STARTED HAPPENING AGAIN. *AK

May 14, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS IN SLOW ACCELERATION 0-35. TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT FIXED, BUT THEN STARTED HAPPENING AGAIN. *AK

May 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE AT A DRIVE-IN WINDOW LEFT TIRE WAS ON THE WALKWAY. CONSUMER BACKED UP TO GET STRAIGHT IN THE DRIVEWAY. THEN PUT CAR IN DRIVE, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER PRESSED GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR , BUT CAR WOULD NOT STOP. HIT ANOTHER CAR THEN STOPPED. *AK

May 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE AT A DRIVE-IN WINDOW LEFT TIRE WAS ON THE WALKWAY. CONSUMER BACKED UP TO GET STRAIGHT IN THE DRIVEWAY. THEN PUT CAR IN DRIVE, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER PRESSED GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR , BUT CAR WOULD NOT STOP. HIT ANOTHER CAR THEN STOPPED. *AK

May 10, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TO LOWER GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY, AND FREE WHEELS. *AK

May 10, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TO LOWER GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY, AND FREE WHEELS. *AK

Apr 28, 2000 Power Train

FORD SAYS, REAR WHEEL DRIVE ARE NOT COVERED. WHY IT'S THE SAME 3.8L IN THE OTHERS!

Apr 28, 2000 Power Train

FORD SAYS, REAR WHEEL DRIVE ARE NOT COVERED. WHY IT'S THE SAME 3.8L IN THE OTHERS!

Apr 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OVERHEATING AND WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM TAIL PIPE. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ANY FRONT WHEEL VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OVERHEATING AND WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM TAIL PIPE. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ANY FRONT WHEEL VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK

Apr 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD PAY THE ENTIRE REPAIR BILL DUE TO THE KNOWN 3.8L HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. I ALSO HAD TO RENT A CAR WHILE THE REAPIR WAS DONE, FOR A WEEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $277.00 THANK YOU PATRICIA PATTERSON EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]. *AK

Apr 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD PAY THE ENTIRE REPAIR BILL DUE TO THE KNOWN 3.8L HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. I ALSO HAD TO RENT A CAR WHILE THE REAPIR WAS DONE, FOR A WEEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $277.00 THANK YOU PATRICIA PATTERSON EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOTICED LOSS OF ANTI-FREEZE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. TEMPERATURE GAUGE DIDN'T GET HOT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON TO LET CONSUMER KNOW THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS LOW. DROVE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT ONE MILE AND SMOKED STARTED COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE, SMELLED LIKE IT WAS ON FIRE. EVEN AFTER TURNING VEHI...

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOTICED LOSS OF ANTI-FREEZE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. TEMPERATURE GAUGE DIDN'T GET HOT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON TO LET CONSUMER KNOW THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS LOW. DROVE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT ONE MILE AND SMOKED STARTED COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE, SMELLED LIKE IT WAS ON FIRE. EVEN AFTER TURNING VEHI...

Apr 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NOTICED LOSS OF ANTI-FREEZE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. TEMPERATURE GAUGE DIDN'T GET HOT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON TO LET CONSUMER KNOW THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS LOW. DROVE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT ONE MILE AND SMOKED STARTED COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE, SMELLED LIKE IT WAS ON FIRE. EVEN AFTER TURNING VEHI...

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOTICED LOSS OF ANTI-FREEZE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. TEMPERATURE GAUGE DIDN'T GET HOT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON TO LET CONSUMER KNOW THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS LOW. DROVE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT ONE MILE AND SMOKED STARTED COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE, SMELLED LIKE IT WAS ON FIRE. EVEN AFTER TURNING VEHI...

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOTICED LOSS OF ANTI-FREEZE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. TEMPERATURE GAUGE DIDN'T GET HOT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON TO LET CONSUMER KNOW THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS LOW. DROVE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT ONE MILE AND SMOKED STARTED COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE, SMELLED LIKE IT WAS ON FIRE. EVEN AFTER TURNING VEHI...

Apr 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NOTICED LOSS OF ANTI-FREEZE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. TEMPERATURE GAUGE DIDN'T GET HOT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON TO LET CONSUMER KNOW THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS LOW. DROVE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT ONE MILE AND SMOKED STARTED COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE, SMELLED LIKE IT WAS ON FIRE. EVEN AFTER TURNING VEHI...

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOOKING FOR REINBURSMENT FROM MANUFACTURER DUE TO COOLANT LEAK SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOOKING FOR REINBURSMENT FROM MANUFACTURER DUE TO COOLANT LEAK SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEDGASKET IS COMPLETELY GONE. FORD REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE A DESIGN PROBLEM IN THE T-BIRD FOR HEADGASKETS EVEN THOUGH THE Y HAVE THIS PROBLEM IN SEVERAL OTHER MODELS. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEDGASKET IS COMPLETELY GONE. FORD REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE A DESIGN PROBLEM IN THE T-BIRD FOR HEADGASKETS EVEN THOUGH THE Y HAVE THIS PROBLEM IN SEVERAL OTHER MODELS. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Power Train

FIRST PROBLEM WAS A SHUDDER IN THE TRANSMISSION OCCURRING AROUND 40MPH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. KNOWN TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. FORD REPAIRED BY CHANGING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FLUID TYPE WITH NEW TYPE FLUID. ADDITIONALLY THEY MODIFIED THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT DESIGN B...

Mar 16, 2000 Power Train

FIRST PROBLEM WAS A SHUDDER IN THE TRANSMISSION OCCURRING AROUND 40MPH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. KNOWN TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. FORD REPAIRED BY CHANGING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FLUID TYPE WITH NEW TYPE FLUID. ADDITIONALLY THEY MODIFIED THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT DESIGN B...

Mar 16, 2000 Power Train

FIRST PROBLEM WAS A SHUDDER IN THE TRANSMISSION OCCURRING AROUND 40MPH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. KNOWN TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. FORD REPAIRED BY CHANGING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FLUID TYPE WITH NEW TYPE FLUID. ADDITIONALLY THEY MODIFIED THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT DESIGN B...

Mar 16, 2000 Power Train

FIRST PROBLEM WAS A SHUDDER IN THE TRANSMISSION OCCURRING AROUND 40MPH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. KNOWN TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. FORD REPAIRED BY CHANGING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FLUID TYPE WITH NEW TYPE FLUID. ADDITIONALLY THEY MODIFIED THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT DESIGN B...

Mar 11, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLES DO NOT JUST BLOW HEAGASKETS. HOW CAN FORD PUT A RECALL OUT FOR ONLY SOME OF THEIR 3.8L V-6 ENGINES AND NOT THE OTHERS? HOW CAN THEY IGNORE THIS PROBLEM? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. STATEMENT OF INQUIRY. *AK

Mar 11, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLES DO NOT JUST BLOW HEAGASKETS. HOW CAN FORD PUT A RECALL OUT FOR ONLY SOME OF THEIR 3.8L V-6 ENGINES AND NOT THE OTHERS? HOW CAN THEY IGNORE THIS PROBLEM? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. STATEMENT OF INQUIRY. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS IN TWO YEARS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO HAVE BAD VIBRATION AND SHAKING ON BRAKING, DUE TO POSSIBLE DESIGN DEFECT (THUNDERBIRDS). *ET

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS IN TWO YEARS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO HAVE BAD VIBRATION AND SHAKING ON BRAKING, DUE TO POSSIBLE DESIGN DEFECT (THUNDERBIRDS). *ET

Feb 9, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK FOR TEN MINUTES, TURNED OFF WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE DASH, TOTALLING VEHICLE. FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK FOR TEN MINUTES, TURNED OFF WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE DASH, TOTALLING VEHICLE. FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS BLOWN ENGINE HEADS. THIS IS CAUSES VEHICLE TO MISS, AND SPUTTER WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS BLOWN ENGINE HEADS. THIS IS CAUSES VEHICLE TO MISS, AND SPUTTER WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 29, 2000 Power Train

98 SERVICED WITH TRANMISSION. TUNE UP NOT COVER UNDER WARRTANTY NOW HAVING SAME PROBLEM. SHUTTERS AT 25. 35, 45, MILES PER HOUR. TALKED TO OTHER OWERS OF SAME TYPE OF CAR THEY ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM. NO RECALL IS LISTED. *AK

Jan 29, 2000 Power Train

98 SERVICED WITH TRANMISSION. TUNE UP NOT COVER UNDER WARRTANTY NOW HAVING SAME PROBLEM. SHUTTERS AT 25. 35, 45, MILES PER HOUR. TALKED TO OTHER OWERS OF SAME TYPE OF CAR THEY ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM. NO RECALL IS LISTED. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT A 25 MPH FRONTAL IMPACT WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. MECHANIC SAID THAT DRIVER'S AIRBAG SENSOR WAS INOPERATIVE. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jan 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT A 25 MPH FRONTAL IMPACT WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. MECHANIC SAID THAT DRIVER'S AIRBAG SENSOR WAS INOPERATIVE. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jan 3, 2000 Power Train

WHILE ACCELERATING TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO NEUTRAL UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT. *AK *ML

Jan 3, 2000 Power Train

WHILE ACCELERATING TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO NEUTRAL UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT. *AK *ML

Dec 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

BAD PAINT- BAD PAINT- BAD PAINT. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Dec 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

BAD PAINT- BAD PAINT- BAD PAINT. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Nov 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

DEALER'S REP HAS BEEN TALKED TO APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS BEEN CALLED TWICE; ONCE IN FEB AND ONCE IN OCT. I WAS TOLD BY THE CUST SVC CLERK THAT FORD HAD MY FIRST CALL DOCUMENTED. I TOLD HER THIS TIME THAT I WAS GETTING CONCERNED BECAUSE OF THE DECREASE OF VISIBILITY OF THE...

Nov 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

DEALER'S REP HAS BEEN TALKED TO APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS BEEN CALLED TWICE; ONCE IN FEB AND ONCE IN OCT. I WAS TOLD BY THE CUST SVC CLERK THAT FORD HAD MY FIRST CALL DOCUMENTED. I TOLD HER THIS TIME THAT I WAS GETTING CONCERNED BECAUSE OF THE DECREASE OF VISIBILITY OF THE...

Nov 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENS LEAK WATER INTO THEM, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENS LEAK WATER INTO THEM, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SHUTTER ON APPLICATION FIRST TIME DEALER "CUT" THE ROTORS AND TOLD US THEY WHERE A POOR COMPOSITE. WHY HAVE THEY NOT BEEN RECALLED AND WHY WILL FORD NOT REPLACE THEM? I'VE LOOKED AT THE COMPLAINTS WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES

Oct 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SHUTTER ON APPLICATION FIRST TIME DEALER "CUT" THE ROTORS AND TOLD US THEY WHERE A POOR COMPOSITE. WHY HAVE THEY NOT BEEN RECALLED AND WHY WILL FORD NOT REPLACE THEM? I'VE LOOKED AT THE COMPLAINTS WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES

Oct 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE REPLACED BRAKES AND ROTORS TWICE SINCE OWNING AND NEED TO DO IT AGAIN.THE BRAKES I HAD PUT ON 6 MONTHS AGO ARE NOW CHIPPING. THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THIS THUNDERBISD FEELS INADEQUATE.SEEING THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE 95 THUNDERBIRD.WHY ISN'T SOMETHING BEING DONE ABOUT ...

Oct 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE REPLACED BRAKES AND ROTORS TWICE SINCE OWNING AND NEED TO DO IT AGAIN.THE BRAKES I HAD PUT ON 6 MONTHS AGO ARE NOW CHIPPING. THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THIS THUNDERBISD FEELS INADEQUATE.SEEING THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE 95 THUNDERBIRD.WHY ISN'T SOMETHING BEING DONE ABOUT ...

Oct 18, 1999 Seat Belts

WOULD NOT MOVE. MOTOR WAS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, BUT RETRACTOR ITSELF MADE OF PLASTIC BROKE IN TWO.

Oct 18, 1999 Seat Belts

WOULD NOT MOVE. MOTOR WAS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, BUT RETRACTOR ITSELF MADE OF PLASTIC BROKE IN TWO.

Oct 7, 1999 Power Train

HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FROM 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. ALSO SLUGGISH/SHUDDERS

Oct 7, 1999 Power Train

HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FROM 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. ALSO SLUGGISH/SHUDDERS

Sep 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER BUT THEY CONTINUED TO WARP AND FINALLY MY WARRENTY AND MY PATIENCE ENDED. YOU CAN ONLY LOSE SO MUCH TIME FROM WORK TO REPAIR A CAR. IN ITS FIRST FOUR MONTHS THE DEALER HAD THE CAR AS MUCH AS I DID.

Sep 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER BUT THEY CONTINUED TO WARP AND FINALLY MY WARRENTY AND MY PATIENCE ENDED. YOU CAN ONLY LOSE SO MUCH TIME FROM WORK TO REPAIR A CAR. IN ITS FIRST FOUR MONTHS THE DEALER HAD THE CAR AS MUCH AS I DID.

Aug 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY

Aug 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY

Aug 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. NLM

Aug 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. NLM

Aug 13, 1999 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE HEADLIGHT LENS EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. REPORTED INCIDENT TO DEALER AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND COST OF LENS REPLACMENT WOULD BE AT CONSUMER COST. ASKING NHTSA FOR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT THE TIME OF FAILURE, MY VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING @40MPH. A THICK WHITE SMOKE, WITH AN ODOR, WAS EMITTED FROM EXHAUST. THE CAR HAD NOT OVERHEATED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPON BRING THE CAR TO A LICENCED FORD DEALER (ISLAND FORD, IN STATEN ISLAND NY), I LEARNED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN REQUIRI...

Aug 13, 1999 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE HEADLIGHT LENS EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. REPORTED INCIDENT TO DEALER AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND COST OF LENS REPLACMENT WOULD BE AT CONSUMER COST. ASKING NHTSA FOR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT THE TIME OF FAILURE, MY VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING @40MPH. A THICK WHITE SMOKE, WITH AN ODOR, WAS EMITTED FROM EXHAUST. THE CAR HAD NOT OVERHEATED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPON BRING THE CAR TO A LICENCED FORD DEALER (ISLAND FORD, IN STATEN ISLAND NY), I LEARNED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN REQUIRI...

Aug 11, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WA S PARKED IN PARKING LOT. SUBSEQUENTLY, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 11, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WA S PARKED IN PARKING LOT. SUBSEQUENTLY, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Power Train

WHEN BACKING THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING DRIVESHAFT SNAPS AND MAKES CLUNKING SOUND. DRIVESHAFT COULD BRAKE AND COME APART. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE SINCE DRIVESHAFT IS VERY CLOSE TO THE FUEL TANK. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Power Train

WHEN BACKING THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING DRIVESHAFT SNAPS AND MAKES CLUNKING SOUND. DRIVESHAFT COULD BRAKE AND COME APART. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE SINCE DRIVESHAFT IS VERY CLOSE TO THE FUEL TANK. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND OUT OF THE BLUE THE ENGINE BLOWS UP NO WARNING SIGNS NOTHING I FEEL THE HAS BE SOME MANAFATURE DEFECT FOR THIS TO HAPPEN

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND OUT OF THE BLUE THE ENGINE BLOWS UP NO WARNING SIGNS NOTHING I FEEL THE HAS BE SOME MANAFATURE DEFECT FOR THIS TO HAPPEN

Jul 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 5 MINUTES A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 5 MINUTES A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

IT IS THE PAINT ON THE CAR, NOT ANY FAILED COMPONENTS. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED THE DEALER TO NO AVAIL. WE HAVE ALSO CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CORP. I RECENTLY SAW TWO OTHER FORD THUNDERBIRDS WITH THE EXACT DEFECT PATTERNS IN THE PAINT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

IT IS THE PAINT ON THE CAR, NOT ANY FAILED COMPONENTS. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED THE DEALER TO NO AVAIL. WE HAVE ALSO CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CORP. I RECENTLY SAW TWO OTHER FORD THUNDERBIRDS WITH THE EXACT DEFECT PATTERNS IN THE PAINT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

OCCASIONALLY WHEN GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, IT WILL NOT RETURN IMMEDATELY, CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

OCCASIONALLY WHEN GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, IT WILL NOT RETURN IMMEDATELY, CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER PERMATURELY CLOGGED. VEHICLE NEEDED THREE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. SEEKING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER PERMATURELY CLOGGED. VEHICLE NEEDED THREE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. SEEKING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

May 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILURE, MAKES ROARING NOISE. YH

May 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILURE, MAKES ROARING NOISE. YH

May 7, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED. FIRST WAS JUMPING IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE, AFTER JUMPS OUT OF OVERDRIVE WILL JUMP OUT OF GEAR. IF NOT IN OVERDRIVE JUMPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR

May 7, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED. FIRST WAS JUMPING IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE, AFTER JUMPS OUT OF OVERDRIVE WILL JUMP OUT OF GEAR. IF NOT IN OVERDRIVE JUMPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR

Apr 12, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF OVERDRIVE AND WENT INTO DRIVE. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS SHAKING AND VIBRATING DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. CONSUMER HAD ROTORS REPLACED FOUR TIMES, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF OVERDRIVE AND WENT INTO DRIVE. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS SHAKING AND VIBRATING DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. CONSUMER HAD ROTORS REPLACED FOUR TIMES, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 12, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF OVERDRIVE AND WENT INTO DRIVE. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS SHAKING AND VIBRATING DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. CONSUMER HAD ROTORS REPLACED FOUR TIMES, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF OVERDRIVE AND WENT INTO DRIVE. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS SHAKING AND VIBRATING DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. CONSUMER HAD ROTORS REPLACED FOUR TIMES, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 31, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON RESEARCH OF THE 3.8 FORD ENGINES, I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH BLOWN HEAD GASKETS, MOST SPECIFICALLY IN THE TAURUS. HOWEVER, THE THUNDERBIRD IS ALSO EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. FORD HAS RECALLED THE TAURUS, BUT NOT THE THUNDERBIRD. THERE WERE NO PRIOR EVIDENCES OF GASKET ...

Mar 31, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON RESEARCH OF THE 3.8 FORD ENGINES, I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH BLOWN HEAD GASKETS, MOST SPECIFICALLY IN THE TAURUS. HOWEVER, THE THUNDERBIRD IS ALSO EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. FORD HAS RECALLED THE TAURUS, BUT NOT THE THUNDERBIRD. THERE WERE NO PRIOR EVIDENCES OF GASKET ...

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, HOWEVER CAR STILL HAS NO POWER BRAKES AND STALLS AFTER BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN PAINT JOB!

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, HOWEVER CAR STILL HAS NO POWER BRAKES AND STALLS AFTER BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN PAINT JOB!

Mar 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TURNING SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS, DUE TO WARPING.

Mar 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Mar 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TURNING SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS, DUE TO WARPING.

Mar 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Mar 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE CAR SLOWS DOWN,BUT WILL NOT STOP. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE CAR SLOWS DOWN,BUT WILL NOT STOP. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PARALLEL PARKING AND MOVING FORWARD, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH HIGH SPEED IN WHICH THE DRIVER HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKES, BUT WOULD NOT STOP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER HIT TREE AND A WALL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE. AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING EYE DAMAGE TO THE OCCUPANT. NO PRIOR...

Feb 19, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE PARALLEL PARKING AND MOVING FORWARD, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH HIGH SPEED IN WHICH THE DRIVER HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKES, BUT WOULD NOT STOP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER HIT TREE AND A WALL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE. AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING EYE DAMAGE TO THE OCCUPANT. NO PRIOR...

Feb 19, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PARALLEL PARKING AND MOVING FORWARD, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH HIGH SPEED IN WHICH THE DRIVER HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKES, BUT WOULD NOT STOP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER HIT TREE AND A WALL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE. AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING EYE DAMAGE TO THE OCCUPANT. NO PRIOR...

Feb 19, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE PARALLEL PARKING AND MOVING FORWARD, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH HIGH SPEED IN WHICH THE DRIVER HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKES, BUT WOULD NOT STOP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER HIT TREE AND A WALL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE. AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING EYE DAMAGE TO THE OCCUPANT. NO PRIOR...

Feb 13, 1999 Steering

THIS VEHICLE HAS RECIEVED MAJOR SERVICE REQUIRING IN EXCESS OF 60 DAYS OF SHOP TIME, FIVE TIMES ALONE FOR THE TRANSMISSION .

Feb 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE HAS RECIEVED MAJOR SERVICE REQUIRING IN EXCESS OF 60 DAYS OF SHOP TIME, FIVE TIMES ALONE FOR THE TRANSMISSION .

Feb 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAS RECIEVED MAJOR SERVICE REQUIRING IN EXCESS OF 60 DAYS OF SHOP TIME, FIVE TIMES ALONE FOR THE TRANSMISSION .

Feb 13, 1999 Power Train

THIS VEHICLE HAS RECIEVED MAJOR SERVICE REQUIRING IN EXCESS OF 60 DAYS OF SHOP TIME, FIVE TIMES ALONE FOR THE TRANSMISSION .

Feb 13, 1999 Steering

THIS VEHICLE HAS RECIEVED MAJOR SERVICE REQUIRING IN EXCESS OF 60 DAYS OF SHOP TIME, FIVE TIMES ALONE FOR THE TRANSMISSION .

Feb 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE HAS RECIEVED MAJOR SERVICE REQUIRING IN EXCESS OF 60 DAYS OF SHOP TIME, FIVE TIMES ALONE FOR THE TRANSMISSION .

Feb 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAS RECIEVED MAJOR SERVICE REQUIRING IN EXCESS OF 60 DAYS OF SHOP TIME, FIVE TIMES ALONE FOR THE TRANSMISSION .

Feb 13, 1999 Power Train

THIS VEHICLE HAS RECIEVED MAJOR SERVICE REQUIRING IN EXCESS OF 60 DAYS OF SHOP TIME, FIVE TIMES ALONE FOR THE TRANSMISSION .

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SLIDES ON SNOW WHILE USING BRAKES.

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SLIDES ON SNOW WHILE USING BRAKES.

Jan 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BLOWER MOTOR STICKS ON "HIGH" OR FAILS TO WORK WHEN "AUTO" IS SELECTED ON THE SWITCH -- REF. 1996 T-BIRD RECALL.; WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHEN MOVING FORWARD A POPPING SOUND IS HEARD. NO OBVIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS EXIST.

Jan 31, 1999 Visibility

BLOWER MOTOR STICKS ON "HIGH" OR FAILS TO WORK WHEN "AUTO" IS SELECTED ON THE SWITCH -- REF. 1996 T-BIRD RECALL.; WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHEN MOVING FORWARD A POPPING SOUND IS HEARD. NO OBVIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS EXIST.

Jan 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BLOWER MOTOR STICKS ON "HIGH" OR FAILS TO WORK WHEN "AUTO" IS SELECTED ON THE SWITCH -- REF. 1996 T-BIRD RECALL.; WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHEN MOVING FORWARD A POPPING SOUND IS HEARD. NO OBVIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS EXIST.

Jan 31, 1999 Visibility

BLOWER MOTOR STICKS ON "HIGH" OR FAILS TO WORK WHEN "AUTO" IS SELECTED ON THE SWITCH -- REF. 1996 T-BIRD RECALL.; WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHEN MOVING FORWARD A POPPING SOUND IS HEARD. NO OBVIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS EXIST.

Jan 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TORQUE CONVERTER PISTON FAILURE. TOURQUE CONVERTER AND PISTON REPLACED

Jan 19, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER PISTON FAILURE. TOURQUE CONVERTER AND PISTON REPLACED

Jan 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TORQUE CONVERTER PISTON FAILURE. TOURQUE CONVERTER AND PISTON REPLACED

Jan 19, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER PISTON FAILURE. TOURQUE CONVERTER AND PISTON REPLACED

Dec 30, 1998 Steering

HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE GEAR BOX ACROSS THE UNDERNEATH CARRIAGE OF THE CAR TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE POWER STEERING SHORT RACK, IS CROSSED BY TWO TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. OWNER MADE TEMPORARY REPAIRS AND PROBLEM STILL EXI...

Dec 30, 1998 Steering

HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE GEAR BOX ACROSS THE UNDERNEATH CARRIAGE OF THE CAR TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE POWER STEERING SHORT RACK, IS CROSSED BY TWO TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. OWNER MADE TEMPORARY REPAIRS AND PROBLEM STILL EXI...

Nov 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PAD MATERIAL NOT MATING TO RESPECTIVE SURFACES CAUSING THE ROTORS TO WARP AND DAMAGE RESULTING IN EXTREME VIBRATION.

Nov 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PAD MATERIAL NOT MATING TO RESPECTIVE SURFACES CAUSING THE ROTORS TO WARP AND DAMAGE RESULTING IN EXTREME VIBRATION.

Nov 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ABOUT 4 TIMES, CAUSING SERIOUS VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Nov 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ABOUT 4 TIMES, CAUSING SERIOUS VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Unknown Or Other

CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT SINCE DAY ONE. RETURNED CAR TO DEALERSHIP TWICE AND REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. WHENDRIVING A0T 60-70 MPH IF I SHOULD LET GO OF WHEEL THE CAR WOULD IMMEDIATELY RUN OFF THE ROAD. LONG TRIPS ARE VERY TIRING TO ARMS, SHOULDERS AND BACK. MY TIRES ARE GOOD, FRONT END IN ALIGNME...

Nov 3, 1998 Unknown Or Other

CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT SINCE DAY ONE. RETURNED CAR TO DEALERSHIP TWICE AND REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. WHENDRIVING A0T 60-70 MPH IF I SHOULD LET GO OF WHEEL THE CAR WOULD IMMEDIATELY RUN OFF THE ROAD. LONG TRIPS ARE VERY TIRING TO ARMS, SHOULDERS AND BACK. MY TIRES ARE GOOD, FRONT END IN ALIGNME...

Oct 25, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUDDER AT SHIFT POINTS INTO THIRD AND OVERDRIVE WITH NORMAL ACCELERATION; ALSO, WITH AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION, THE ENGINE TURNS 4,500 RPM BEFORE SHIFTING INTO SECOND.

Oct 25, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION SHUDDER AT SHIFT POINTS INTO THIRD AND OVERDRIVE WITH NORMAL ACCELERATION; ALSO, WITH AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION, THE ENGINE TURNS 4,500 RPM BEFORE SHIFTING INTO SECOND.

Oct 25, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUDDER AT SHIFT POINTS INTO THIRD AND OVERDRIVE WITH NORMAL ACCELERATION; ALSO, WITH AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION, THE ENGINE TURNS 4,500 RPM BEFORE SHIFTING INTO SECOND.

Oct 25, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION SHUDDER AT SHIFT POINTS INTO THIRD AND OVERDRIVE WITH NORMAL ACCELERATION; ALSO, WITH AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION, THE ENGINE TURNS 4,500 RPM BEFORE SHIFTING INTO SECOND.

Oct 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES ARE MAKING A LOT OF NOISE, AND CONSUMER CAN SMELL A LITTLE OF SMOKE BURNING FROM THE BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS TO REPLACE THE PADS ON THE BRAKES AND THAT FORD HAS TO REPLACE THE BRAKES. *AK

Oct 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES ARE MAKING A LOT OF NOISE, AND CONSUMER CAN SMELL A LITTLE OF SMOKE BURNING FROM THE BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS TO REPLACE THE PADS ON THE BRAKES AND THAT FORD HAS TO REPLACE THE BRAKES. *AK

Oct 21, 1998 Wheels

WHEEL STUDS ON LEFT REAR WHEEL FAILED.

Oct 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS / DRUMS FAILED, CAUSING EXTREME VIBRATION/PULSATION.

Oct 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS / DRUMS FAILED, CAUSING EXTREME VIBRATION/PULSATION.

Oct 21, 1998 Wheels

WHEEL STUDS ON LEFT REAR WHEEL FAILED.

Oct 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS / DRUMS FAILED, CAUSING EXTREME VIBRATION/PULSATION.

Oct 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS / DRUMS FAILED, CAUSING EXTREME VIBRATION/PULSATION.

Sep 30, 1998 Unknown Or Other

PAINT OXIDATION ON TOP OF VEHICLE, SIDE AND DOOR.

Sep 30, 1998 Unknown Or Other

PAINT OXIDATION ON TOP OF VEHICLE, SIDE AND DOOR.

Sep 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. CANNOT ALIGN THE FRONT END TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY SPECIFICATIONS. ALL ATTEMPS (27 CONTACTS) TO GET THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER TO REPAIR, REPLACE, OR ADMITT THERE IS A PROBLEM WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES HAS BEEN TO NO AVAIL.. THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. ...

Sep 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. CANNOT ALIGN THE FRONT END TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY SPECIFICATIONS. ALL ATTEMPS (27 CONTACTS) TO GET THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER TO REPAIR, REPLACE, OR ADMITT THERE IS A PROBLEM WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES HAS BEEN TO NO AVAIL.. THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. ...

Aug 31, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE/TAIL LIGHTS HOUSING AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHTOVERHEATED/MELTED DUE TO HEATS FROM BULB. DEALER REPLACED PLASTIC HOUSING ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL MAY OCCUR. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THIS WOULD BE THE LAST TIME FOR REPLACEMENT/REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO CON...

Aug 31, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE/TAIL LIGHTS HOUSING AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHTOVERHEATED/MELTED DUE TO HEATS FROM BULB. DEALER REPLACED PLASTIC HOUSING ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL MAY OCCUR. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THIS WOULD BE THE LAST TIME FOR REPLACEMENT/REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO CON...

Aug 31, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE/TAIL LIGHTS HOUSING AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHTOVERHEATED/MELTED DUE TO HEATS FROM BULB. DEALER REPLACED PLASTIC HOUSING ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL MAY OCCUR. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THIS WOULD BE THE LAST TIME FOR REPLACEMENT/REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO CON...

Aug 31, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE/TAIL LIGHTS HOUSING AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHTOVERHEATED/MELTED DUE TO HEATS FROM BULB. DEALER REPLACED PLASTIC HOUSING ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL MAY OCCUR. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THIS WOULD BE THE LAST TIME FOR REPLACEMENT/REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO CON...

Aug 31, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE/TAIL LIGHTS HOUSING AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHTOVERHEATED/MELTED DUE TO HEATS FROM BULB. DEALER REPLACED PLASTIC HOUSING ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL MAY OCCUR. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THIS WOULD BE THE LAST TIME FOR REPLACEMENT/REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO CON...

Aug 31, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE/TAIL LIGHTS HOUSING AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHTOVERHEATED/MELTED DUE TO HEATS FROM BULB. DEALER REPLACED PLASTIC HOUSING ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL MAY OCCUR. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THIS WOULD BE THE LAST TIME FOR REPLACEMENT/REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO CON...

Aug 20, 1998 Structure

COSUMER COMPLAINING THAT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT SECURE PROPERLY UNLESS THE DOOR IS SLAMMED CLOSE. BELIEVES THAT THE DOOR HINGES AND ATTACHMENTS WERE CONSTRUCTED IMPROPERLY. FORD WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER, CAUSING CONSUMER TO APPLY BRAKES FOR AN EMERGENCY STOP, HOWEVER VEHICLE HIT REAR OF OTHER VEHICLE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Aug 20, 1998 Structure

COSUMER COMPLAINING THAT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT SECURE PROPERLY UNLESS THE DOOR IS SLAMMED CLOSE. BELIEVES THAT THE DOOR HINGES AND ATTACHMENTS WERE CONSTRUCTED IMPROPERLY. FORD WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER, CAUSING CONSUMER TO APPLY BRAKES FOR AN EMERGENCY STOP, HOWEVER VEHICLE HIT REAR OF OTHER VEHICLE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Aug 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE MALFUNCTION DUE TO WARPED BRAKE ROTORS.

Aug 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE MALFUNCTION DUE TO WARPED BRAKE ROTORS.

Jul 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES AND STEERING PROBLEMS

Jul 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES AND STEERING PROBLEMS

Jul 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT END SHAKES AND KNOCKING OR GRINDING SOUND IS HEARD DURING APPLICATION OF BRAKES. ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED AND REPLACED. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED AFTER EACH REPAIR. FRONT ROTORS SEEM TO BE INADEQUATE FOR WEIGHT OF CAR.

Jul 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT END SHAKES AND KNOCKING OR GRINDING SOUND IS HEARD DURING APPLICATION OF BRAKES. ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED AND REPLACED. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED AFTER EACH REPAIR. FRONT ROTORS SEEM TO BE INADEQUATE FOR WEIGHT OF CAR.

Jun 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINING OF BRAKE ROTORS HAVING TO BE REPLACED EVERY 4000 TO 5000 MILES . THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP. WARRNTY IS NOW EXPIRED. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER.SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINING OF BRAKE ROTORS HAVING TO BE REPLACED EVERY 4000 TO 5000 MILES . THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP. WARRNTY IS NOW EXPIRED. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER.SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINING OF BRAKE ROTORS HAVING TO BE REPLACED EVERY 4000 TO 5000 MILES . THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP. WARRNTY IS NOW EXPIRED. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER.SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINING OF BRAKE ROTORS HAVING TO BE REPLACED EVERY 4000 TO 5000 MILES . THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP. WARRNTY IS NOW EXPIRED. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER.SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Jun 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Jun 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

STOP & GO TRAFFIC. VEHICLE IN HIT BRAKES HARD. T-BIRD APPLIED BRAKES, BUT BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAREND ANOTHER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & REPRESENTATIVE SAID BRAKES WERE OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

STOP & GO TRAFFIC. VEHICLE IN HIT BRAKES HARD. T-BIRD APPLIED BRAKES, BUT BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAREND ANOTHER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & REPRESENTATIVE SAID BRAKES WERE OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

May 11, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WAS DRIVING AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT. CONSUMER APPLIED HER BRAKES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING THE OTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. 827006 DUP OF 823210; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

May 11, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WAS DRIVING AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT. CONSUMER APPLIED HER BRAKES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING THE OTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. 827006 DUP OF 823210; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

Feb 19, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER THE CONNECTION TO THE STARTER CAME APART. FLUID LEAKED FROM THE TRANSMISSION AFTER THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1998 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER THE CONNECTION TO THE STARTER CAME APART. FLUID LEAKED FROM THE TRANSMISSION AFTER THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER THE CONNECTION TO THE STARTER CAME APART. FLUID LEAKED FROM THE TRANSMISSION AFTER THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1998 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER THE CONNECTION TO THE STARTER CAME APART. FLUID LEAKED FROM THE TRANSMISSION AFTER THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED.

Jan 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO SHIMMY. *AK

Jan 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO SHIMMY. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING UNIT FAILED.

Jan 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR CRACKED.

Jan 21, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK FAILED.

Jan 21, 1998 Visibility

WINDOW TRIM FAILED.

Jan 21, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING UNIT FAILED.

Jan 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR CRACKED.

Jan 21, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK FAILED.

Jan 21, 1998 Visibility

WINDOW TRIM FAILED.

Jan 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

ROTOR CAUSE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Jan 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

ROTOR CAUSE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Dec 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CONTINUE TO WARP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY. *AK

Dec 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CONTINUE TO WARP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY. *AK

Dec 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL AND CAR SHIMMIES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DUE TO OUT OF ROUND ROTORS.

Dec 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL AND CAR SHIMMIES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DUE TO OUT OF ROUND ROTORS.

Dec 1, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLUGGISH AND CONTINUOUSLY SHUDDERS. *AK

Dec 1, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Dec 1, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLUGGISH AND CONTINUOUSLY SHUDDERS. *AK

Dec 1, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Nov 26, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *AK

Nov 26, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *AK

Nov 26, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *AK

Nov 26, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *AK

Nov 12, 1997 Steering

WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK, AND SECONDS LATER THE STEERING WOULD GET EXTREMELY LOOSE AND DRIVER WOULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAS SEEN DEALER 5 TIMES. RACK AND PINION HAS BEEN REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 12, 1997 Steering

WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK, AND SECONDS LATER THE STEERING WOULD GET EXTREMELY LOOSE AND DRIVER WOULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAS SEEN DEALER 5 TIMES. RACK AND PINION HAS BEEN REPLACED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS.

Oct 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS.

Oct 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS.

Oct 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS.

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train Fire

TRANSMISSION IS SLUGGISH/SHUDDERS IN 3RD AND 4TH GEARS. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

DESIGN OF CAR DOORS DOES NOT ALLOW THE DOOR TO HOLD ITSELF OPEN WHILE ON AN INCLINE.

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train Fire

TRANSMISSION IS SLUGGISH/SHUDDERS IN 3RD AND 4TH GEARS. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

DESIGN OF CAR DOORS DOES NOT ALLOW THE DOOR TO HOLD ITSELF OPEN WHILE ON AN INCLINE.

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE.

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE.

Oct 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED BECAUSE THEY DID NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS REGARDING MINIMUM THICKNESS. *AK

Oct 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED BECAUSE THEY DID NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS REGARDING MINIMUM THICKNESS. *AK

Sep 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKES FAILED 5 TIMES. *AK

Sep 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKES FAILED 5 TIMES. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR OVERHEATED/FAILED. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR OVERHEATED/FAILED. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ROTORS/DISC DRUMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN OCT OF 95. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE HAVING LOTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE 95 THUNDERBIRD, AND THEY CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ROTORS/DISC DRUMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN OCT OF 95. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE HAVING LOTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE 95 THUNDERBIRD, AND THEY CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ROTORS/DISC DRUMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN OCT OF 95. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE HAVING LOTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE 95 THUNDERBIRD, AND THEY CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ROTORS/DISC DRUMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN OCT OF 95. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE HAVING LOTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE 95 THUNDERBIRD, AND THEY CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT END ROTORS, CAUSING FRONT END TO VIBRATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Aug 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT END ROTORS, CAUSING FRONT END TO VIBRATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRUMS FAILED.

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRUMS FAILED.

Aug 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Aug 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT UPON BRAKING. ALSO, MAKES LOUD POPPING NOISES. *AK

Aug 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT UPON BRAKING. ALSO, MAKES LOUD POPPING NOISES. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS AND PADS THAT CLAMP ONTO DISC WARP. THIS OCCURS WHEN CONDINSATION AND DUST PARTICALS CONTACT SURFACE AREA. DOCUMENTED INCIDENTS: SIX. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

ROTORS AND PADS THAT CLAMP ONTO DISC WARP. THIS OCCURS WHEN CONDINSATION AND DUST PARTICALS CONTACT SURFACE AREA. DOCUMENTED INCIDENTS: SIX. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS AND PADS THAT CLAMP ONTO DISC WARP. THIS OCCURS WHEN CONDINSATION AND DUST PARTICALS CONTACT SURFACE AREA. DOCUMENTED INCIDENTS: SIX. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS AND PADS THAT CLAMP ONTO DISC WARP. THIS OCCURS WHEN CONDINSATION AND DUST PARTICALS CONTACT SURFACE AREA. DOCUMENTED INCIDENTS: SIX. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

ROTORS AND PADS THAT CLAMP ONTO DISC WARP. THIS OCCURS WHEN CONDINSATION AND DUST PARTICALS CONTACT SURFACE AREA. DOCUMENTED INCIDENTS: SIX. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS AND PADS THAT CLAMP ONTO DISC WARP. THIS OCCURS WHEN CONDINSATION AND DUST PARTICALS CONTACT SURFACE AREA. DOCUMENTED INCIDENTS: SIX. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE.

Jul 14, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE.

Jun 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE RESPONSE IS TOO SLOW. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. CAR WAS REPAIRED BY DEALERSHIP BEFORE, PROBLEMS STIIL EXISTS. *AK

Jun 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE RESPONSE IS TOO SLOW. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. CAR WAS REPAIRED BY DEALERSHIP BEFORE, PROBLEMS STIIL EXISTS. *AK

Jun 2, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Jun 2, 1997 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Jun 2, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Jun 2, 1997 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

May 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: WHEN DRIVING THE BRAKES VIBRATE, AND THE VEHICLE PULLS LEFT OR RIGHT ERRATICALLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVEN TIMES AND THEY SAY IT'S THE ROTORS. *AK

May 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: WHEN DRIVING THE BRAKES VIBRATE, AND THE VEHICLE PULLS LEFT OR RIGHT ERRATICALLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVEN TIMES AND THEY SAY IT'S THE ROTORS. *AK

Apr 29, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE VIBRATION DUE TO WRONG TYPE TORQUE CONVERTOR

Apr 29, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE VIBRATION DUE TO WRONG TYPE TORQUE CONVERTOR

Mar 18, 1997 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE, WHEN MAKING A TURN VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE, CAUSING VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND EXCESSIVE WEAR OF TIRES. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE, WHEN MAKING A TURN VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE, CAUSING VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND EXCESSIVE WEAR OF TIRES. *AK

Mar 11, 1997 Air Bags Crash

THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING INJURIES TO CHEST/TWO BROKEN HANDS.

Mar 11, 1997 Air Bags Crash

THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING INJURIES TO CHEST/TWO BROKEN HANDS.

Mar 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT CALIPERS/ROTORS FAILED.

Mar 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT CALIPERS/ROTORS FAILED.

Mar 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT CALIPERS/ROTORS FAILED.

Mar 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT CALIPERS/ROTORS FAILED.

Feb 24, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING HAS "FROZEN" MOMENTARILY ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS AND THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES SHUDDERING/VIBRATING WHEN STOPPING.

Feb 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER STEERING HAS "FROZEN" MOMENTARILY ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS AND THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES SHUDDERING/VIBRATING WHEN STOPPING.

Feb 24, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING HAS "FROZEN" MOMENTARILY ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS AND THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES SHUDDERING/VIBRATING WHEN STOPPING.

Feb 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER STEERING HAS "FROZEN" MOMENTARILY ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS AND THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES SHUDDERING/VIBRATING WHEN STOPPING.

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE INOPERATIVE.

Feb 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE USUALLY AT HARD BREAKING.

Feb 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE USUALLY AT HARD BREAKING.

Jan 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM: BRAKES START MAKING A NOISE, AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, DRIVER HAS TO PUSH THE BRAKES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. HAD TO HAVE BRAKE SHOES PUT ON 6 TIMES, CALIPERS 0NE TIME AND ROTORS REPLACED AND MACHINED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM: BRAKES START MAKING A NOISE, AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, DRIVER HAS TO PUSH THE BRAKES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. HAD TO HAVE BRAKE SHOES PUT ON 6 TIMES, CALIPERS 0NE TIME AND ROTORS REPLACED AND MACHINED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM: BRAKES START MAKING A NOISE, AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, DRIVER HAS TO PUSH THE BRAKES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. HAD TO HAVE BRAKE SHOES PUT ON 6 TIMES, CALIPERS 0NE TIME AND ROTORS REPLACED AND MACHINED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM: BRAKES START MAKING A NOISE, AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, DRIVER HAS TO PUSH THE BRAKES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. HAD TO HAVE BRAKE SHOES PUT ON 6 TIMES, CALIPERS 0NE TIME AND ROTORS REPLACED AND MACHINED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM: BRAKES START MAKING A NOISE, AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, DRIVER HAS TO PUSH THE BRAKES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. HAD TO HAVE BRAKE SHOES PUT ON 6 TIMES, CALIPERS 0NE TIME AND ROTORS REPLACED AND MACHINED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM: BRAKES START MAKING A NOISE, AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, DRIVER HAS TO PUSH THE BRAKES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. HAD TO HAVE BRAKE SHOES PUT ON 6 TIMES, CALIPERS 0NE TIME AND ROTORS REPLACED AND MACHINED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS TOO MUCH WEIGHT IN FRONT WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL. VEHICLE LOSES TRACTION AN DSKIDS SIDEWAYS. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS TOO MUCH WEIGHT IN FRONT WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL. VEHICLE LOSES TRACTION AN DSKIDS SIDEWAYS. *AK

Jan 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER STATES THAT HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS BRAKES, HIS BRAKES SHIMMY WHEN THEY ARE USED AND THAT THERE IS A CONSTANT NEEDTO REPLACE BRAKE ROTORS. *AK

Jan 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER STATES THAT HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS BRAKES, HIS BRAKES SHIMMY WHEN THEY ARE USED AND THAT THERE IS A CONSTANT NEEDTO REPLACE BRAKE ROTORS. *AK

Dec 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES; ALSO, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS/BRAKE SHOES AND MASTER CYLINDER, STILL AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Dec 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES; ALSO, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS/BRAKE SHOES AND MASTER CYLINDER, STILL AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Dec 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES; ALSO, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS/BRAKE SHOES AND MASTER CYLINDER, STILL AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Dec 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES; ALSO, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS/BRAKE SHOES AND MASTER CYLINDER, STILL AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Dec 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES; ALSO, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS/BRAKE SHOES AND MASTER CYLINDER, STILL AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Dec 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES; ALSO, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS/BRAKE SHOES AND MASTER CYLINDER, STILL AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Dec 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/ WENT TO THE LEFT, THE PERSON THAT WAS DRIVING DIED. INFORMATION WAS GIVEN BY POLICE OFFICER THAT TOOK THE REPORT . *AK

Dec 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/ WENT TO THE LEFT, THE PERSON THAT WAS DRIVING DIED. INFORMATION WAS GIVEN BY POLICE OFFICER THAT TOOK THE REPORT . *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Structure

FRAME OF THE VEHICLE TWO SMALL FOR BOLTS IN TO HOLD THE FRAME TOGETHER. TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP AND THEY DID NOT REPAIR. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Structure

FRAME OF THE VEHICLE TWO SMALL FOR BOLTS IN TO HOLD THE FRAME TOGETHER. TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP AND THEY DID NOT REPAIR. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Suspension

RIGHT REAR SHOCK REPLACED DUE TO NOISE.

Dec 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED.

Dec 11, 1996 Suspension

RIGHT REAR SHOCK REPLACED DUE TO NOISE.

Dec 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED.

Dec 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, CAR SHAKES AND THERE IS SOME POPPING NOISE .*AK *JB

Dec 9, 1996 Suspension

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, CAR SHAKES AND THERE IS SOME POPPING NOISE .*AK *JB

Dec 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, CAR SHAKES AND THERE IS SOME POPPING NOISE .*AK *JB

Dec 9, 1996 Suspension

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, CAR SHAKES AND THERE IS SOME POPPING NOISE .*AK *JB

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER THREE DAYS OF HAVING THE CAR THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THREE MONTH AFTERWARDS BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER THREE DAYS OF HAVING THE CAR THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THREE MONTH AFTERWARDS BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS/PADS REPLACED.

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER THREE DAYS OF HAVING THE CAR THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THREE MONTH AFTERWARDS BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER THREE DAYS OF HAVING THE CAR THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THREE MONTH AFTERWARDS BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS/PADS REPLACED.

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.

Dec 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT WARPED BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO, REPLACED WORN OUT PADS. *AK

Dec 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT WARPED BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO, REPLACED WORN OUT PADS. *AK

Dec 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT WARPED BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO, REPLACED WORN OUT PADS. *AK

Dec 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT WARPED BRAKE ROTORS; ALSO, REPLACED WORN OUT PADS. *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED AND LOCKED UP, TAKEN CAR TO DEALER ON EIGHT DIFFERENT OCASSIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED AND LOCKED UP, TAKEN CAR TO DEALER ON EIGHT DIFFERENT OCASSIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRUM BRAKES; WHEN THE REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK AND THERES NOT MUCH RESISTANCE WITH THE PEDAL. *AK INTERMITTEN LOSS OF BRAKE PEDAL, REAR BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE NO TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES, SERVICE RESPONSE NEVER EXAMINED MASTER CYLINDER SYSTEM, WHEN FIRST NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL TRA...

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRUM BRAKES; WHEN THE REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK AND THERES NOT MUCH RESISTANCE WITH THE PEDAL. *AK INTERMITTEN LOSS OF BRAKE PEDAL, REAR BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE NO TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES, SERVICE RESPONSE NEVER EXAMINED MASTER CYLINDER SYSTEM, WHEN FIRST NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL TRA...

Oct 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH. *AK

Oct 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES VIBRATE AND CAUSE VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH. *AK

Oct 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES VIBRATE AND CAUSE VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH. *AK

Oct 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING. .*AK

Oct 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING. .*AK

Oct 1, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT AT 60 MPH. THE CHEMICALS IN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED, CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO THE 12 YEAR OLD CHILD.*AK

Oct 1, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT AT 60 MPH. THE CHEMICALS IN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED, CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO THE 12 YEAR OLD CHILD.*AK

Sep 30, 1996 Seats Fire

VEHICLE PARKED, WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE DUE TO A SHORT IN POWER SEAT, RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.*AK

Sep 30, 1996 Seats Fire

VEHICLE PARKED, WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE DUE TO A SHORT IN POWER SEAT, RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.*AK

Sep 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY (3,255) MILES VEHICLE REQUIRES A NEW BRAKE JOB. WARPED ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE, ALSO REPLACED WORN PADS/SHOES. *AK

Sep 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY (3,255) MILES VEHICLE REQUIRES A NEW BRAKE JOB. WARPED ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE, ALSO REPLACED WORN PADS/SHOES. *AK

Sep 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY (3,255) MILES VEHICLE REQUIRES A NEW BRAKE JOB. WARPED ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE, ALSO REPLACED WORN PADS/SHOES. *AK

Sep 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY (3,255) MILES VEHICLE REQUIRES A NEW BRAKE JOB. WARPED ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE, ALSO REPLACED WORN PADS/SHOES. *AK

Sep 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY (3,255) MILES VEHICLE REQUIRES A NEW BRAKE JOB. WARPED ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE, ALSO REPLACED WORN PADS/SHOES. *AK

Sep 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY (3,255) MILES VEHICLE REQUIRES A NEW BRAKE JOB. WARPED ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE, ALSO REPLACED WORN PADS/SHOES. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE ROAD IS WET THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, IT FEELS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS SLIDING ON ICE, LIKE THE VEHICLE IS ON ROLLER SKATES.*AK

Sep 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE ROAD IS WET THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, IT FEELS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS SLIDING ON ICE, LIKE THE VEHICLE IS ON ROLLER SKATES.*AK

Sep 16, 1996 Steering

DURING VEHICLE OERATION AT SPEED OVER 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT.*AK

Sep 16, 1996 Steering

DURING VEHICLE OERATION AT SPEED OVER 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT.*AK

Sep 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. NOISE/ PULLING AND VIBRATION IS EXPERIENCED. ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.*AK

Sep 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. NOISE/ PULLING AND VIBRATION IS EXPERIENCED. ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.*AK

Sep 12, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE ARE GAS FUMES COMING UP IN THE AIR.*AK

Sep 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. NOISE/ PULLING AND VIBRATION IS EXPERIENCED. ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.*AK

Sep 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. NOISE/ PULLING AND VIBRATION IS EXPERIENCED. ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.*AK

Sep 12, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE ARE GAS FUMES COMING UP IN THE AIR.*AK

Sep 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING OPERATION, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN, THEN A SUDDEN ACCELERATION IS EXPERIENCED. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES, THIS ONLY HAS TAKING PLACE WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. *AK

Sep 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING OPERATION, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN, THEN A SUDDEN ACCELERATION IS EXPERIENCED. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES, THIS ONLY HAS TAKING PLACE WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. *AK

Sep 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Sep 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Sep 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARP/BRAKE PADS WEAR IRREGULARLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY.

Sep 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARP/BRAKE PADS WEAR IRREGULARLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY.

Sep 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARP/BRAKE PADS WEAR IRREGULARLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY.

Sep 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARP/BRAKE PADS WEAR IRREGULARLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY.

Aug 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AT TIME OF DELIVERY.

Aug 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Aug 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AT TIME OF DELIVERY.

Aug 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Aug 26, 1996 Seats Fire

PARKED VEHICLE SUDDENLY IT WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE DUE TO A SHORT IN POWER SEAT MOTOR, RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.*AK

Aug 26, 1996 Seats Fire

PARKED VEHICLE SUDDENLY IT WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE DUE TO A SHORT IN POWER SEAT MOTOR, RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.*AK

Aug 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Aug 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Aug 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTINUOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS, CAUSING ROTORS, SHOES AND PADS TO CRACK.

Aug 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTINUOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS, CAUSING ROTORS, SHOES AND PADS TO CRACK.

Aug 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER UNTIL 15 MPH OR ABOVE.

Aug 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER UNTIL 15 MPH OR ABOVE.

Jul 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKE PADS. AK

Jul 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKE PADS. AK

Jul 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKE PADS. AK

Jul 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKE PADS. AK

Jul 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ABS BRAKES, WHEN MADE ATTEMTPTING TO SLOW/STOP BRAKE WENT TO FAR DOWN TO STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING EXTENED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Jul 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ABS BRAKES, WHEN MADE ATTEMTPTING TO SLOW/STOP BRAKE WENT TO FAR DOWN TO STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING EXTENED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Jul 19, 1996 Equipment

JACK BROKE IN HALF WHILE CHANGING TIRE.

Jul 19, 1996 Equipment

JACK BROKE IN HALF WHILE CHANGING TIRE.

Jul 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES VIBRATE/MAKE NOISE UPON APPLICATION.

Jul 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUMS REPLACED.

Jul 18, 1996 Power Train

UPON ACCELERATION TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT THROUGH SHIFT PATTERN, GLIDES THROUGH.

Jul 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES VIBRATE/MAKE NOISE UPON APPLICATION.

Jul 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUMS REPLACED.

Jul 18, 1996 Power Train

UPON ACCELERATION TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT THROUGH SHIFT PATTERN, GLIDES THROUGH.

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES AND THE BRAKES GRIND WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. REPLACED ROTORS, DRUMS AND BRAKE PADS (3) TIMES. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES AND THE BRAKES GRIND WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. REPLACED ROTORS, DRUMS AND BRAKE PADS (3) TIMES. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES AND THE BRAKES GRIND WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. REPLACED ROTORS, DRUMS AND BRAKE PADS (3) TIMES. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES AND THE BRAKES GRIND WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. REPLACED ROTORS, DRUMS AND BRAKE PADS (3) TIMES. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES AND THE BRAKES GRIND WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. REPLACED ROTORS, DRUMS AND BRAKE PADS (3) TIMES. *AK

Jul 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES AND THE BRAKES GRIND WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. REPLACED ROTORS, DRUMS AND BRAKE PADS (3) TIMES. *AK

Jul 12, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING CAR SOMETIMES STALLS, DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 12, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING CAR SOMETIMES STALLS, DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS. *AK

Jun 28, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAN MOTOR REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK

Jun 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS. *AK

Jun 28, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAN MOTOR REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK

Jun 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE AN WASHBOARD AND NOT EVEN. *AK

Jun 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE AN WASHBOARD AND NOT EVEN. *AK

May 28, 1996 Electrical System

THE CAR CONTINUES TO CUT OFF WHENEVER IN USE. *AK

May 28, 1996 Electrical System

THE CAR CONTINUES TO CUT OFF WHENEVER IN USE. *AK

May 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 16, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED 2 TIMES. *SD

Apr 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Apr 16, 1996 Wheels

RIGHT REAR WHEEL STUDS BROKE. *SD

Apr 16, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED 2 TIMES. *SD

Apr 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Apr 16, 1996 Wheels

RIGHT REAR WHEEL STUDS BROKE. *SD

Apr 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED, RUBBER SMELL AND SMOKE ENTERED INTERIOR. VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE IGNITION. *AK

Apr 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED, RUBBER SMELL AND SMOKE ENTERED INTERIOR. VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE IGNITION. *AK

Mar 20, 1996 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS; THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 20, 1996 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS; THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Structure

RIGHT DOOR POWER SWITCH INOPERATIVE. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT INOPERATIVE. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: RATTLE FROM RIGHT SIDE OF AIR BAG. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Structure

WINDOW LEAKS. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT DOES NOT STAY ON WHEN DOORS CLOSED. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

LEFT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER INOPERATIVE, PREVENTING KEY FROM ENTERING. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROUGH IDLE. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD RATTLE. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Structure

RIGHT DOOR POWER SWITCH INOPERATIVE. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT INOPERATIVE. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: RATTLE FROM RIGHT SIDE OF AIR BAG. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Structure

WINDOW LEAKS. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT DOES NOT STAY ON WHEN DOORS CLOSED. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

LEFT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER INOPERATIVE, PREVENTING KEY FROM ENTERING. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROUGH IDLE. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD RATTLE. *SD

Mar 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES VIBRATE. *SD

Mar 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES VIBRATE. *SD

Mar 6, 1996 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE, VEHICLE WILL VEER LEFT OR RIGHT OWN ITS OWN, IF DRIVER DOES NOT HAVE A FIRM HOLD ON STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE, VEHICLE WILL VEER LEFT OR RIGHT OWN ITS OWN, IF DRIVER DOES NOT HAVE A FIRM HOLD ON STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE, VEHICLE WILL VEER LEFT OR RIGHT OWN ITS OWN, IF DRIVER DOES NOT HAVE A FIRM HOLD ON STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE, VEHICLE WILL VEER LEFT OR RIGHT OWN ITS OWN, IF DRIVER DOES NOT HAVE A FIRM HOLD ON STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Jan 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES ARE GRABBING WHILE BRAKING, EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING. TT

Jan 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES ARE GRABBING WHILE BRAKING, EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING. TT

Jan 11, 1996 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT LEVER FAILED TO GO INTO PARK GEAR, PREVENTING KEY FROM BEING REMOVED FROM IGNITION. *AW

Jan 11, 1996 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT LEVER FAILED TO GO INTO PARK GEAR, PREVENTING KEY FROM BEING REMOVED FROM IGNITION. *AW

Dec 18, 1995 Structure

SUNVISOR FABRIC CAME LOOSE FROM SEAM.

Dec 18, 1995 Structure

SUNVISOR FABRIC CAME LOOSE FROM SEAM.

Oct 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE PADS ARE MELTING, WHEN STOPPING THE STEERING SHAKES AND PULLS TO THE SIDE . TT

Oct 25, 1995 Steering

THE BRAKE PADS ARE MELTING, WHEN STOPPING THE STEERING SHAKES AND PULLS TO THE SIDE . TT

Oct 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE PADS ARE MELTING, WHEN STOPPING THE STEERING SHAKES AND PULLS TO THE SIDE . TT

Oct 25, 1995 Steering

THE BRAKE PADS ARE MELTING, WHEN STOPPING THE STEERING SHAKES AND PULLS TO THE SIDE . TT

Oct 15, 1995 Structure

DOOR PANELS FAILED, LEFT DOOR PANEL CRACKED, RIGHT DOOR PANEL FABRIC LOOSE. *DSH

Oct 15, 1995 Structure

DOOR PANELS FAILED, LEFT DOOR PANEL CRACKED, RIGHT DOOR PANEL FABRIC LOOSE. *DSH

Oct 10, 1995 Visibility

IN HEAVY RAIN CANNOT SEE THRU WINDSHIELD; GET A GLARE, EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE MAGNIIFIED; IMPAIRS VISION. TT

Oct 10, 1995 Visibility

IN HEAVY RAIN CANNOT SEE THRU WINDSHIELD; GET A GLARE, EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE MAGNIIFIED; IMPAIRS VISION. TT

Oct 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. TT

Oct 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. TT

Sep 29, 1995 Power Train

WHILE MAKING SHARP TURNS ON MOUNTAIN ROAD SLOPES VEHICLE LOST TRACTION IN REAR WHEELS. *AK

Sep 29, 1995 Power Train

WHILE MAKING SHARP TURNS ON MOUNTAIN ROAD SLOPES VEHICLE LOST TRACTION IN REAR WHEELS. *AK

Sep 26, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED, CAUSING OVERHEATING. *TT

Sep 26, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED, CAUSING OVERHEATING. *TT

Sep 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MAKES NOISE HAD THE WHOLE SYSTEM REPLACE . TT

Sep 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MAKES NOISE HAD THE WHOLE SYSTEM REPLACE . TT

Sep 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO WARNING, APPLIED BRAKES PEDAL DESCENDED PARTIALLY THEN COMPLETELY. TOW MECHANIC POURED BRAKE FLUID IN WITH NO INCREASE IN PRESSURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL.

Sep 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO WARNING, APPLIED BRAKES PEDAL DESCENDED PARTIALLY THEN COMPLETELY. TOW MECHANIC POURED BRAKE FLUID IN WITH NO INCREASE IN PRESSURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL.

Sep 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *TT

Sep 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *TT

Sep 10, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER INSTALLED WITH LOOSE CONNECTION TO BLOCK. *DSH

Sep 10, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER INSTALLED WITH LOOSE CONNECTION TO BLOCK. *DSH

Aug 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, RUINING ALL 4 TIRES. *DSH

Aug 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, RUINING ALL 4 TIRES. *DSH

Aug 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

Aug 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

Aug 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUMS FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO GRIND UPON BRAKING. *AK

Aug 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUMS FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO GRIND UPON BRAKING. *AK

Aug 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING SHIMMY UPON BRAKING. *AK

Aug 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING SHIMMY UPON BRAKING. *AK

Aug 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *AK

Aug 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *AK

Aug 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED TWICE. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE GOING OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED TWICE. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE GOING OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 25, 1995 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR NEW LEASE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT, THE FRONT END IS BAD THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BOLT BROKEN WAS IN THREE TIME FOR THAT . TT

Jul 25, 1995 Suspension

PURCHASE CAR NEW LEASE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT, THE FRONT END IS BAD THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BOLT BROKEN WAS IN THREE TIME FOR THAT . TT

Jul 25, 1995 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR NEW LEASE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT, THE FRONT END IS BAD THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BOLT BROKEN WAS IN THREE TIME FOR THAT . TT

Jul 25, 1995 Suspension

PURCHASE CAR NEW LEASE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT, THE FRONT END IS BAD THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BOLT BROKEN WAS IN THREE TIME FOR THAT . TT

Jul 18, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WATER WAS SPLASHED ON CAR IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND WAS TAKEN IN BY AIR INTAKE AND CARS ENGINE TURNED OFF. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WATER WAS SPLASHED ON CAR IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND WAS TAKEN IN BY AIR INTAKE AND CARS ENGINE TURNED OFF. TT

Jul 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE GRINDING AND POPPING NOISE-HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. TT

Jul 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE GRINDING AND POPPING NOISE-HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. TT

Jul 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, VEHICLE VIBRATES UNCONTROLLABLE, SECOND DEALER SAID THE ROTORS ARE WARPED, 1ST DEALER SAID LET US TURN THEM, THE VEHICLE IS 2WEEKS OLD.*AK

Jul 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, VEHICLE VIBRATES UNCONTROLLABLE, SECOND DEALER SAID THE ROTORS ARE WARPED, 1ST DEALER SAID LET US TURN THEM, THE VEHICLE IS 2WEEKS OLD.*AK

Jun 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT CRYSTALIZED. WOULD VIBRATE AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. TT

Jun 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT CRYSTALIZED. WOULD VIBRATE AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. TT

Apr 16, 1995 Power Train

REAR WHEEL TRACTION PROBLEM. *AW

Apr 16, 1995 Power Train

REAR WHEEL TRACTION PROBLEM. *AW

Mar 30, 1995 Structure

DASHBOARD REFLECTS INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. TT

Mar 30, 1995 Structure

DASHBOARD REFLECTS INTO WINDSHIELD WHICH CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Power Train

VEHICLE MAY TEND TO LOOSE TRACTION ON INSIDE REAR WHEEL WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Power Train

VEHICLE MAY TEND TO LOOSE TRACTION ON INSIDE REAR WHEEL WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. TT

Jan 11, 1995 Steering Crash

VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO STEER CAUSING CAR TO RUN INTO A TREE. TT

Jan 11, 1995 Steering Crash

VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO STEER CAUSING CAR TO RUN INTO A TREE. TT