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Oct 22, 2019 Air Bags

AIR BAG FLASHING CODE

Oct 22, 2019 Air Bags

AIR BAG FLASHING CODE

Jan 19, 2016 Air Bags

WHEN DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHESYSTEM STOPPED WORKING IN MOTION FAILURE OF THE CLOCK SPRING

Jan 19, 2016 Air Bags

WHEN DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHESYSTEM STOPPED WORKING IN MOTION FAILURE OF THE CLOCK SPRING

Jul 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED AN ABNORMALLY STRONG COOLANT ODOR. THE CONTACT THEN INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE ANTIFREEZE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD FAILED. THE INTACT MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO SPILL. THE VEHICL...

Jul 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED AN ABNORMALLY STRONG COOLANT ODOR. THE CONTACT THEN INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE ANTIFREEZE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD FAILED. THE INTACT MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO SPILL. THE VEHICL...

May 10, 2011 Equipment 123,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED THE FAN BLOWER STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN THE HEAT OR DEFROSTER WAS ACTIVATED. THE FUNCTIONS WOULD ALSO OPERATE ERRATICALLY CAUSING THE FAN B...

May 10, 2011 Equipment 123,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED THE FAN BLOWER STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN THE HEAT OR DEFROSTER WAS ACTIVATED. THE FUNCTIONS WOULD ALSO OPERATE ERRATICALLY CAUSING THE FAN B...

Mar 17, 2008 Structure

OPENING DOORS FROM THE INSIDE, LITTLE BY LITTLE, BOTH DOORS FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE, HAD TO LEAVE WINDOW OR WINDOWS OPEN TO STICK HAND OUT TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. FAILURE OF THESE DOORS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AT SOME POINT IF BATTERY WOULD GIVE OUT WOULD LEAVE US LOCKED IN, BUT FORTUNATE...

Mar 17, 2008 Structure

OPENING DOORS FROM THE INSIDE, LITTLE BY LITTLE, BOTH DOORS FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE, HAD TO LEAVE WINDOW OR WINDOWS OPEN TO STICK HAND OUT TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. FAILURE OF THESE DOORS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AT SOME POINT IF BATTERY WOULD GIVE OUT WOULD LEAVE US LOCKED IN, BUT FORTUNATE...

Aug 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,700 mi

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD. FORD REPLACED ONCE, FREE OF CHARGE @ 48,523 MILES. CRACKED AGAIN @ APPX. 95,700 MILES. FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE. REPLACED ONE DEFECTIVE MANIFOLD WITH ONE THAT WAS JUST AS DEFECTIVE. THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT ON THIS MANIFOLD, IT WAS SO BAD. *JB

Aug 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,700 mi

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD. FORD REPLACED ONCE, FREE OF CHARGE @ 48,523 MILES. CRACKED AGAIN @ APPX. 95,700 MILES. FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE. REPLACED ONE DEFECTIVE MANIFOLD WITH ONE THAT WAS JUST AS DEFECTIVE. THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT ON THIS MANIFOLD, IT WAS SO BAD. *JB

Jul 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

INTAKE (PLASTIC) CRACKS ;LEAVING FAMILY AND I STRANDED ON 30 MILE STRETCH OF HIGHWAY WITH NO HOUSES OR BUSINESS. TOWED TO STATION AND FIXED RECALLED INTAKE. TAXI COST HOME AND BACK 2 DAYS LATER TO RETRIEVE CAR SOON STARTED HAVING HEATER COIL LEAKS AND OVERHEATING;ANTIFREEZE CAUSING HEADACHES. ALMOS...

Jul 14, 2007 Structure 20,000 mi

INTAKE (PLASTIC) CRACKS ;LEAVING FAMILY AND I STRANDED ON 30 MILE STRETCH OF HIGHWAY WITH NO HOUSES OR BUSINESS. TOWED TO STATION AND FIXED RECALLED INTAKE. TAXI COST HOME AND BACK 2 DAYS LATER TO RETRIEVE CAR SOON STARTED HAVING HEATER COIL LEAKS AND OVERHEATING;ANTIFREEZE CAUSING HEADACHES. ALMOS...

Jul 14, 2007 Visibility 20,000 mi

INTAKE (PLASTIC) CRACKS ;LEAVING FAMILY AND I STRANDED ON 30 MILE STRETCH OF HIGHWAY WITH NO HOUSES OR BUSINESS. TOWED TO STATION AND FIXED RECALLED INTAKE. TAXI COST HOME AND BACK 2 DAYS LATER TO RETRIEVE CAR SOON STARTED HAVING HEATER COIL LEAKS AND OVERHEATING;ANTIFREEZE CAUSING HEADACHES. ALMOS...

Jul 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

INTAKE (PLASTIC) CRACKS ;LEAVING FAMILY AND I STRANDED ON 30 MILE STRETCH OF HIGHWAY WITH NO HOUSES OR BUSINESS. TOWED TO STATION AND FIXED RECALLED INTAKE. TAXI COST HOME AND BACK 2 DAYS LATER TO RETRIEVE CAR SOON STARTED HAVING HEATER COIL LEAKS AND OVERHEATING;ANTIFREEZE CAUSING HEADACHES. ALMOS...

Jul 14, 2007 Structure 20,000 mi

INTAKE (PLASTIC) CRACKS ;LEAVING FAMILY AND I STRANDED ON 30 MILE STRETCH OF HIGHWAY WITH NO HOUSES OR BUSINESS. TOWED TO STATION AND FIXED RECALLED INTAKE. TAXI COST HOME AND BACK 2 DAYS LATER TO RETRIEVE CAR SOON STARTED HAVING HEATER COIL LEAKS AND OVERHEATING;ANTIFREEZE CAUSING HEADACHES. ALMOS...

Jul 14, 2007 Visibility 20,000 mi

INTAKE (PLASTIC) CRACKS ;LEAVING FAMILY AND I STRANDED ON 30 MILE STRETCH OF HIGHWAY WITH NO HOUSES OR BUSINESS. TOWED TO STATION AND FIXED RECALLED INTAKE. TAXI COST HOME AND BACK 2 DAYS LATER TO RETRIEVE CAR SOON STARTED HAVING HEATER COIL LEAKS AND OVERHEATING;ANTIFREEZE CAUSING HEADACHES. ALMOS...

Dec 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT WANTED TO HAVE REPAIR DONE TO 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD, HOWEVER SERVICE BULLETIN #97M91, DATED JAN 19, 1998 (NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 605621) EXPIRED AND FORD CHARGED FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE WAS 80000. THE CONTACT SAID THAT THE SERVICE BULLETIN WAS FOR THE ...

Dec 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT WANTED TO HAVE REPAIR DONE TO 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD, HOWEVER SERVICE BULLETIN #97M91, DATED JAN 19, 1998 (NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 605621) EXPIRED AND FORD CHARGED FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE WAS 80000. THE CONTACT SAID THAT THE SERVICE BULLETIN WAS FOR THE ...

Sep 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,518 mi

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CAR ONLY HAS 84,450 MILES ON IT! COST WAS $1002.02 TO REPAIR. WHY IS THE CONSUMER BEING CHARGED FOR THIS COSTLY REPAIR WHEN THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART FROM THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY?*JB

Sep 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,518 mi

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CAR ONLY HAS 84,450 MILES ON IT! COST WAS $1002.02 TO REPAIR. WHY IS THE CONSUMER BEING CHARGED FOR THIS COSTLY REPAIR WHEN THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART FROM THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY?*JB

Jul 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,125 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE A LEAK WAS FOUND ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE. THE LINE WAS CORRODED TWO INCHES FROM EITHER SIDE OF A CLIP HOLDING T...

Jul 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,125 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE A LEAK WAS FOUND ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE. THE LINE WAS CORRODED TWO INCHES FROM EITHER SIDE OF A CLIP HOLDING T...

Apr 11, 2006 Visibility

COMPLIANT IS THAT THROUGH MY INSURANCE PROVIDER I WAS ALERTED TO TWO RECALLS THAT SHOULD BE AT LEAST LOOKED INTO ON MY AUTO. THE FIRST IS THE BLOWER ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL BEGAN TO WORK ERRATICALLY AND NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. MEANING THAT MY DEFROSTING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THE OTHER AND MOR...

Apr 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPLIANT IS THAT THROUGH MY INSURANCE PROVIDER I WAS ALERTED TO TWO RECALLS THAT SHOULD BE AT LEAST LOOKED INTO ON MY AUTO. THE FIRST IS THE BLOWER ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL BEGAN TO WORK ERRATICALLY AND NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. MEANING THAT MY DEFROSTING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THE OTHER AND MOR...

Apr 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

COMPLIANT IS THAT THROUGH MY INSURANCE PROVIDER I WAS ALERTED TO TWO RECALLS THAT SHOULD BE AT LEAST LOOKED INTO ON MY AUTO. THE FIRST IS THE BLOWER ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL BEGAN TO WORK ERRATICALLY AND NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. MEANING THAT MY DEFROSTING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THE OTHER AND MOR...

Apr 11, 2006 Structure

COMPLIANT IS THAT THROUGH MY INSURANCE PROVIDER I WAS ALERTED TO TWO RECALLS THAT SHOULD BE AT LEAST LOOKED INTO ON MY AUTO. THE FIRST IS THE BLOWER ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL BEGAN TO WORK ERRATICALLY AND NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. MEANING THAT MY DEFROSTING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THE OTHER AND MOR...

Apr 11, 2006 Electrical System

COMPLIANT IS THAT THROUGH MY INSURANCE PROVIDER I WAS ALERTED TO TWO RECALLS THAT SHOULD BE AT LEAST LOOKED INTO ON MY AUTO. THE FIRST IS THE BLOWER ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL BEGAN TO WORK ERRATICALLY AND NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. MEANING THAT MY DEFROSTING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THE OTHER AND MOR...

Apr 11, 2006 Visibility

COMPLIANT IS THAT THROUGH MY INSURANCE PROVIDER I WAS ALERTED TO TWO RECALLS THAT SHOULD BE AT LEAST LOOKED INTO ON MY AUTO. THE FIRST IS THE BLOWER ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL BEGAN TO WORK ERRATICALLY AND NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. MEANING THAT MY DEFROSTING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THE OTHER AND MOR...

Apr 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPLIANT IS THAT THROUGH MY INSURANCE PROVIDER I WAS ALERTED TO TWO RECALLS THAT SHOULD BE AT LEAST LOOKED INTO ON MY AUTO. THE FIRST IS THE BLOWER ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL BEGAN TO WORK ERRATICALLY AND NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. MEANING THAT MY DEFROSTING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THE OTHER AND MOR...

Apr 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

COMPLIANT IS THAT THROUGH MY INSURANCE PROVIDER I WAS ALERTED TO TWO RECALLS THAT SHOULD BE AT LEAST LOOKED INTO ON MY AUTO. THE FIRST IS THE BLOWER ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL BEGAN TO WORK ERRATICALLY AND NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. MEANING THAT MY DEFROSTING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THE OTHER AND MOR...

Apr 11, 2006 Structure

COMPLIANT IS THAT THROUGH MY INSURANCE PROVIDER I WAS ALERTED TO TWO RECALLS THAT SHOULD BE AT LEAST LOOKED INTO ON MY AUTO. THE FIRST IS THE BLOWER ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL BEGAN TO WORK ERRATICALLY AND NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. MEANING THAT MY DEFROSTING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THE OTHER AND MOR...

Apr 11, 2006 Electrical System

COMPLIANT IS THAT THROUGH MY INSURANCE PROVIDER I WAS ALERTED TO TWO RECALLS THAT SHOULD BE AT LEAST LOOKED INTO ON MY AUTO. THE FIRST IS THE BLOWER ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL BEGAN TO WORK ERRATICALLY AND NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. MEANING THAT MY DEFROSTING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THE OTHER AND MOR...

Jan 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP PERSONNEL SUGGESTED THE MANIFOLD CRACKED DUE TO THE COMPOSITE PLASTIC USED IN MANUFACTURING. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED ...

Jan 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP PERSONNEL SUGGESTED THE MANIFOLD CRACKED DUE TO THE COMPOSITE PLASTIC USED IN MANUFACTURING. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED ...

Dec 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD A 96 T-BIRD THAT MY DAUGHTER NOW OWNS. THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD CRACKED LAST SPRING CAUSING ME TO BE STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY. MY SISTER TOWED ME TO HER HOUSE WHERE THE VEHICLE SAT UNTIL I GOT A NEW MANIFOLD FOR ABOUT $289 ONLINE. I INSTALLED IT MYSELF TAKING ME ABOUT 2 DAYS AND DRIVING 45 MILES...

Dec 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD A 96 T-BIRD THAT MY DAUGHTER NOW OWNS. THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD CRACKED LAST SPRING CAUSING ME TO BE STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY. MY SISTER TOWED ME TO HER HOUSE WHERE THE VEHICLE SAT UNTIL I GOT A NEW MANIFOLD FOR ABOUT $289 ONLINE. I INSTALLED IT MYSELF TAKING ME ABOUT 2 DAYS AND DRIVING 45 MILES...

Oct 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,652 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. THIS PART WAS MADE OUT OF NYLON AND IS A KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSED TO REIMBURSE STATING THAT THERE WAS A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ACTION IN 1996. SINCE THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A KNOWN DEFECTIVEPART I THINK IT SHOULD BE COVERED F...

Oct 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,652 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. THIS PART WAS MADE OUT OF NYLON AND IS A KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSED TO REIMBURSE STATING THAT THERE WAS A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ACTION IN 1996. SINCE THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A KNOWN DEFECTIVEPART I THINK IT SHOULD BE COVERED F...

Jul 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

3.8 CYLINDER HEAD FAILURE

Jul 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

3.8 CYLINDER HEAD FAILURE

Jul 8, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OPEN'S PROPERLY BUT DOES NOT CLOSE AS IT SHOULD. THE CONSUMER THINKS THE DOOR IS CLOSED CLOSE UNTIL NOTICING THAT THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *AK *NM

Jul 8, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OPEN'S PROPERLY BUT DOES NOT CLOSE AS IT SHOULD. THE CONSUMER THINKS THE DOOR IS CLOSED CLOSE UNTIL NOTICING THAT THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *AK *NM

Apr 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 81,335 mi

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE ON A 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD V8. PART FAILURE WAS PRECEDED BY A "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" AND "LOW COOLANT" LIGHT. TURNS OUT THAT FORD HAD PUT OUT "SERVICE BULLETIN" IN 1999 AND FOLLOWED UP ON IT IN 2001 ON THIS ISSUE (97M91) YET THEY NEVER NOTIFIED ANY OWNERS. COST OF...

Apr 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 81,335 mi

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE ON A 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD V8. PART FAILURE WAS PRECEDED BY A "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" AND "LOW COOLANT" LIGHT. TURNS OUT THAT FORD HAD PUT OUT "SERVICE BULLETIN" IN 1999 AND FOLLOWED UP ON IT IN 2001 ON THIS ISSUE (97M91) YET THEY NEVER NOTIFIED ANY OWNERS. COST OF...

Feb 17, 2005 Visibility

THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE BLOWER WAS INOPERATIVE. THE BLOWER FAILS TO TURN ON SOMETIMES AND IT STICKS ON HIGH AT ALL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER...

Feb 17, 2005 Visibility

THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE BLOWER WAS INOPERATIVE. THE BLOWER FAILS TO TURN ON SOMETIMES AND IT STICKS ON HIGH AT ALL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER...

Dec 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS A WHITRE CLOUDY FILM ON THE HEADLIGHTS CREATING POOR VISABILITY AT NIGHT.*AK

Dec 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS A WHITRE CLOUDY FILM ON THE HEADLIGHTS CREATING POOR VISABILITY AT NIGHT.*AK

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD 4.6L V8 MOTOR FAILURE OF PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. DRIVING HOME UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AND CHECK COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. DUAGHTER SAID SHE HAD THOUGHT SHE SMELLED BURNING COOLANT FOR SEVERAL DAYS PRIOR. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND HE POINTED OUT THE CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. SAID T...

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD 4.6L V8 MOTOR FAILURE OF PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. DRIVING HOME UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AND CHECK COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. DUAGHTER SAID SHE HAD THOUGHT SHE SMELLED BURNING COOLANT FOR SEVERAL DAYS PRIOR. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND HE POINTED OUT THE CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. SAID T...

Nov 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

COOLANT FUMES/ODOR WAS COMING INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A PRESENT RECALL.*AK

Nov 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

COOLANT FUMES/ODOR WAS COMING INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A PRESENT RECALL.*AK

Nov 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. VEHICLE REVVED EVEN WHILE THE CONSUMER HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE, WENT THROUGH A GUARD RAIL, AND FINALLY STOPPED WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A TREE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *TC

Nov 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. VEHICLE REVVED EVEN WHILE THE CONSUMER HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE, WENT THROUGH A GUARD RAIL, AND FINALLY STOPPED WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A TREE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *TC

Oct 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD 4.6L 281CID V8 MOTOR FAILURE OF PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. DRIVING HOME UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AND CHECK COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. WIFE SAID SHE HAD THOUGHT SHE SMELLED BURNING COOLANT FOR SEVERAL DAYS PRIOR. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND HE POINTED OUT THE CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. SAI...

Oct 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD 4.6L 281CID V8 MOTOR FAILURE OF PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. DRIVING HOME UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AND CHECK COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. WIFE SAID SHE HAD THOUGHT SHE SMELLED BURNING COOLANT FOR SEVERAL DAYS PRIOR. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND HE POINTED OUT THE CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. SAI...

Oct 12, 2004 Visibility

CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE FAILED, AS A RESULT, DEFROSTER AND DEFOGGER FAILED, CAUSING IMPAIRED VISION. *BF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS STATED IN RECALL 96V-007000, BUT IS NOT INCLUDE IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NM

Oct 12, 2004 Visibility

CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE FAILED, AS A RESULT, DEFROSTER AND DEFOGGER FAILED, CAUSING IMPAIRED VISION. *BF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS STATED IN RECALL 96V-007000, BUT IS NOT INCLUDE IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NM

Sep 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

I WAS TOLD THAT THEIR IS A RECALL ON MY 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD FOR A FAULTY INTAKE COOLING MANIFOLD. CAN YOU PLEASE CONFIRM THIS. I DO NOT SEE IT ON YOUR RECALL LIST. *JB

Sep 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

I WAS TOLD THAT THEIR IS A RECALL ON MY 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD FOR A FAULTY INTAKE COOLING MANIFOLD. CAN YOU PLEASE CONFIRM THIS. I DO NOT SEE IT ON YOUR RECALL LIST. *JB

Sep 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO A BODY SHOP. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO A BODY SHOP. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Visibility 98,413 mi

THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DEFROSTER AND DEFOGGER FAILED, CAUSING IMPAIRED VISION. RECALL 96V007000) WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Visibility 98,413 mi

THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DEFROSTER AND DEFOGGER FAILED, CAUSING IMPAIRED VISION. RECALL 96V007000) WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED ON 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD.*MR THE VEHICLE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AND WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL. ABOUT ONE YEAR AFTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED THE CONSUMER STARTED SMELLING ANTIFREEZE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP WHERE THE CONSUMER ...

Jul 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED ON 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD.*MR THE VEHICLE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AND WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL. ABOUT ONE YEAR AFTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED THE CONSUMER STARTED SMELLING ANTIFREEZE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP WHERE THE CONSUMER ...

Jun 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

IN FEBRRUARY 2003, MY 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD 4.6L STARTED SPEWING WHAT I THOUGHT WAS SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I WAS JUST AT MY DRIVEWAY AND PULLED IN. AFTER OPENING THE HOOD I REALIZED IT WAS NOT SMOKE BUT COOLANT THAT WAS BEING SPRAYED ALL OVER THE HOT ENGINE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO F...

Jun 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,166 mi

PROBLEMS WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD.*MR THE VEHICLE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE, WITH ANOTHER PLASTIC MANIFOLD DUE TO A RECALL. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AFTER THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED THE CONSUMER STARTED SMELLING ANTI-FREEZE INSIDE TH...

Jun 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

IN FEBRRUARY 2003, MY 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD 4.6L STARTED SPEWING WHAT I THOUGHT WAS SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I WAS JUST AT MY DRIVEWAY AND PULLED IN. AFTER OPENING THE HOOD I REALIZED IT WAS NOT SMOKE BUT COOLANT THAT WAS BEING SPRAYED ALL OVER THE HOT ENGINE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO F...

Jun 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,166 mi

PROBLEMS WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD.*MR THE VEHICLE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE, WITH ANOTHER PLASTIC MANIFOLD DUE TO A RECALL. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AFTER THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED THE CONSUMER STARTED SMELLING ANTI-FREEZE INSIDE TH...

Jun 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND MECHANIC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND MECHANIC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

CAR HAS APPARENTLY HAD A RECALL ON THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR 7 YEARS. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR OVER 2 YEARS, BUT HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ON THIS DEFECT. WHILE DRIVING THE CARE APX. 60 MILES FROM MY HOME, MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE LEFT STRANDED WHEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD STARTED FOUNTA...

Apr 26, 2004 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

CAR HAS APPARENTLY HAD A RECALL ON THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR 7 YEARS. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR OVER 2 YEARS, BUT HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ON THIS DEFECT. WHILE DRIVING THE CARE APX. 60 MILES FROM MY HOME, MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE LEFT STRANDED WHEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD STARTED FOUNTA...

Apr 20, 2004 Exterior Lighting 69,999 mi

96 FORD THUNDERBIRD HEADLIGHT SWITCH SHORTINGSMOKING HEADLIGHTS OUT. KEVIN VANOY, ASTORG FORD PARKERSBURG, WV SAYS THIS IS COMMON. HE ORDERED PART SAID MECHANIC SEPARATED WIRES AND ORDERED PARTS. SAID NO MORE PROBLEMS DRIVE AWAY. LIGHTS STILL GO OUT MELTING WIRES. GLEN DETHY CARRIAGE FORD CLARKSVI...

Apr 20, 2004 Exterior Lighting 69,999 mi

96 FORD THUNDERBIRD HEADLIGHT SWITCH SHORTINGSMOKING HEADLIGHTS OUT. KEVIN VANOY, ASTORG FORD PARKERSBURG, WV SAYS THIS IS COMMON. HE ORDERED PART SAID MECHANIC SEPARATED WIRES AND ORDERED PARTS. SAID NO MORE PROBLEMS DRIVE AWAY. LIGHTS STILL GO OUT MELTING WIRES. GLEN DETHY CARRIAGE FORD CLARKSVI...

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER'S 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. *PH THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND THE CONSUMER WASN'T GIVEN PRIOR WARNING THAT THIS EXISTED. THE DEFECTIVE PART WAS ON THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE DATES OF MAY 1996 AND FEBRUARY 2004. ...

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER'S 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. *PH THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND THE CONSUMER WASN'T GIVEN PRIOR WARNING THAT THIS EXISTED. THE DEFECTIVE PART WAS ON THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE DATES OF MAY 1996 AND FEBRUARY 2004. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

HEAD GASKETS FAILED RUINING MY CYLINDERS AS WELL WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY CHILDREN. BARELY GOT THE CAR HOME WITH A CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE. I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THIS THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR ALMOST 1 AND A HALF MONTHS, AND I STILL OWE 5900 DOLLARS ON IT. I HAVE TO RIDE MY BIKE TO WORK...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 66,421 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED AND LEAKING ENGINE COOLANT. I HAVE NOT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR RECALLS ON THIS AND FOUND THE TSB# 97M91. I CALLED FORD AND SPOKE WITH PHILOMENA, ID #3157 AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THAT THEY HAD NOTIFIED ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

HEAD GASKETS FAILED RUINING MY CYLINDERS AS WELL WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY CHILDREN. BARELY GOT THE CAR HOME WITH A CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE. I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THIS THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR ALMOST 1 AND A HALF MONTHS, AND I STILL OWE 5900 DOLLARS ON IT. I HAVE TO RIDE MY BIKE TO WORK...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 66,421 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED AND LEAKING ENGINE COOLANT. I HAVE NOT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR RECALLS ON THIS AND FOUND THE TSB# 97M91. I CALLED FORD AND SPOKE WITH PHILOMENA, ID #3157 AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THAT THEY HAD NOTIFIED ...

Jan 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,582 mi

IN OCTOBER OF 1998 VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL FOR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED DUE TO A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK WHEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS REPLACED, THE OLD STYLE IS USED WHICH IS WHY THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT FAILS AGAIN. CON...

Jan 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

CRACKED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT CAUSED A MAJOR COOLANT LEAK. *LA

Jan 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,582 mi

IN OCTOBER OF 1998 VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL FOR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED DUE TO A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK WHEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS REPLACED, THE OLD STYLE IS USED WHICH IS WHY THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT FAILS AGAIN. CON...

Jan 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

CRACKED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT CAUSED A MAJOR COOLANT LEAK. *LA

Jan 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD CURRENTLY SITTING IN MY 1996 THUNDERBIRD 4.6L ALTHOUGH I CAN FIND ONLY A LITTLE BIT OF INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER REGARDING RECALLS; CLASS ACTION SUITS; AND FREE OF CHARGE REPLACEMENTS; I AM VERY INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT IF THERE IS ACTUALLY ANYTHIN...

Jan 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD CURRENTLY SITTING IN MY 1996 THUNDERBIRD 4.6L ALTHOUGH I CAN FIND ONLY A LITTLE BIT OF INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER REGARDING RECALLS; CLASS ACTION SUITS; AND FREE OF CHARGE REPLACEMENTS; I AM VERY INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT IF THERE IS ACTUALLY ANYTHIN...

Dec 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING GAS. AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE FUEL RAIL. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING GAS. AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE FUEL RAIL. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE ALL OVER THE PLACE. CONSUMER FOUND A TSB REGARDING THE PROBLEM. *LA THE CONSUMER FELT THAT FORD SHOULD CONTINUE TO REPLACE THE PART(S) UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS FIXED. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD BEEN REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS AND MAY BE...

Dec 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE ALL OVER THE PLACE. CONSUMER FOUND A TSB REGARDING THE PROBLEM. *LA THE CONSUMER FELT THAT FORD SHOULD CONTINUE TO REPLACE THE PART(S) UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS FIXED. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD BEEN REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS AND MAY BE...

Nov 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ROTORS ON VEHICLE ARE WARPED. *MR THE FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED, LEFT AND RIGHT (2 TIMES) AND WERE WARPED AGAIN. *SCC *JB

Nov 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ROTORS ON VEHICLE ARE WARPED. *MR THE FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED, LEFT AND RIGHT (2 TIMES) AND WERE WARPED AGAIN. *SCC *JB

Oct 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,423 mi

DEFECTIVE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALL CONCERNING DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD. FORD SAYS IT'S NOT COVERED. I PAID TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THEY REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD -- THE LINK BELOW SHOWS OVER 250 OTHER CONSUMERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING. ...

Oct 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,423 mi

DEFECTIVE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALL CONCERNING DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD. FORD SAYS IT'S NOT COVERED. I PAID TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THEY REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD -- THE LINK BELOW SHOWS OVER 250 OTHER CONSUMERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING. ...

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

THE 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD'S HEAD GASKET BLEW AND TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. IT HAS BEEN USING WATER SINCE WE BOUGHT IT FROM THE DEALER. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Power Train 150,000 mi

THE 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD'S HEAD GASKET BLEW AND TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. IT HAS BEEN USING WATER SINCE WE BOUGHT IT FROM THE DEALER. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

THE 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD'S HEAD GASKET BLEW AND TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. IT HAS BEEN USING WATER SINCE WE BOUGHT IT FROM THE DEALER. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Power Train 150,000 mi

THE 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD'S HEAD GASKET BLEW AND TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. IT HAS BEEN USING WATER SINCE WE BOUGHT IT FROM THE DEALER. *LA

Oct 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,100 mi

PLASTIC FUEL PRESSURE LINE FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE HARD LINE RUPTURED FROM RUBBING THE FLOOR PAN. ALSO FOUND THE HARD LINE CHAFING ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE ROCKER PANEL WHERE IT CHANGES DIRECTION TO THE FUEL TANK. *LA

Oct 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,100 mi

PLASTIC FUEL PRESSURE LINE FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE HARD LINE RUPTURED FROM RUBBING THE FLOOR PAN. ALSO FOUND THE HARD LINE CHAFING ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE ROCKER PANEL WHERE IT CHANGES DIRECTION TO THE FUEL TANK. *LA

Jul 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY KEEPS MELTING. OCTOBER 2000 26,000 MILES FIRST NOTICED MY THIRD BRAKE LIGHT HAD MELTED THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE LIGHT SOCKETS, WAS TOLD THEN THAT IT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM, AFTER MUCH ARGUING AND WRITING THE BBB FORD FINALLY AGREED TO REPLACE IT AT NO COST TO ME. NOW...

Jul 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY KEEPS MELTING. OCTOBER 2000 26,000 MILES FIRST NOTICED MY THIRD BRAKE LIGHT HAD MELTED THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE LIGHT SOCKETS, WAS TOLD THEN THAT IT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM, AFTER MUCH ARGUING AND WRITING THE BBB FORD FINALLY AGREED TO REPLACE IT AT NO COST TO ME. NOW...

Jul 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,018 mi

FORD RECALL NOT HONORED - INTAKE MANIFOLD HTTP://WWW.BIGCLASSACTION.COM/CLASS_ACTION/FORD_MANIFOLD.HTML UPON ACCELERATION, SMOKE CAME OUT OF UNDER HOOD & I BELIEVE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT ALL HAPPENED SO QUICKLY. MADE IT TO THE NEAREST LOT, WHERE I COULD PULL OFF THE ROAD. ALL COOLANT LEAK...

Jul 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,018 mi

FORD RECALL NOT HONORED - INTAKE MANIFOLD HTTP://WWW.BIGCLASSACTION.COM/CLASS_ACTION/FORD_MANIFOLD.HTML UPON ACCELERATION, SMOKE CAME OUT OF UNDER HOOD & I BELIEVE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT ALL HAPPENED SO QUICKLY. MADE IT TO THE NEAREST LOT, WHERE I COULD PULL OFF THE ROAD. ALL COOLANT LEAK...

Jul 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,500 mi

AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE COOLANT SYSTEM WAS PERFORMED THE DEFECT RECURRED ( RECALL # 99B29 ). THE COOLANT SYSTEM RAN WARMER THAN NORMAL, BUT DIDN'T BOIL OVER OR OUT AND ONLY LEAKED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS OFF. *NLM *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,500 mi

AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE COOLANT SYSTEM WAS PERFORMED THE DEFECT RECURRED ( RECALL # 99B29 ). THE COOLANT SYSTEM RAN WARMER THAN NORMAL, BUT DIDN'T BOIL OVER OR OUT AND ONLY LEAKED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS OFF. *NLM *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR AT AN IDLE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A POWER SERGE OR LOSS OF POWER (TSB 870197). *NLM RPMS JUMPED FROM 500 TO 1100 AT IDLE. *TT *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR AT AN IDLE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A POWER SERGE OR LOSS OF POWER (TSB 870197). *NLM RPMS JUMPED FROM 500 TO 1100 AT IDLE. *TT *JB

Jun 17, 2003 Equipment

HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER HAS FAILED. RELATED RECALL 96V007000; CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 17, 2003 Equipment

HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER HAS FAILED. RELATED RECALL 96V007000; CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SURGE AT IDLE AND LOSS OF POWER/ PROBLEMS WITH OIL AND INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER. *MR PH

Jun 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SURGE AT IDLE AND LOSS OF POWER/ PROBLEMS WITH OIL AND INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER. *MR PH

May 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED AND MADE A WEIRD NOISE. DUE TO OIL PUMP BEING DEFECTED. NOW THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TT

May 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED AND MADE A WEIRD NOISE. DUE TO OIL PUMP BEING DEFECTED. NOW THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Apr 17, 2003 Structure 123,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE MALFUNCTIONED WHICH MADE THE DOOR INOPERATIVE. *NLM

Apr 17, 2003 Structure 123,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE MALFUNCTIONED WHICH MADE THE DOOR INOPERATIVE. *NLM

Mar 26, 2003 Visibility 90,000 mi

MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH CONTROLLING (FLASHER, WIPER, DIMMER/BRIGHT LIGHT AND WIDOW WIPERS) IS DEFECTIVE. MY 1995 COUGAR (SISTER TO A T-BIRD) ALSO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM NOT SURE WHAT YOU WANT FOR THEM. IF IT MEANS IS THE PART ORIGINAL. THE ANSWER IS YES. WHY ASK THIS UNDER VEHICLE? SHOULD IT...

Mar 26, 2003 Visibility 90,000 mi

MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH CONTROLLING (FLASHER, WIPER, DIMMER/BRIGHT LIGHT AND WIDOW WIPERS) IS DEFECTIVE. MY 1995 COUGAR (SISTER TO A T-BIRD) ALSO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM NOT SURE WHAT YOU WANT FOR THEM. IF IT MEANS IS THE PART ORIGINAL. THE ANSWER IS YES. WHY ASK THIS UNDER VEHICLE? SHOULD IT...

Jan 17, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SUFFERED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE COLLIDES WITH GARAGE DOOR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 17, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SUFFERED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE COLLIDES WITH GARAGE DOOR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,600 mi

THE PLASTIC PART OF THE FUEL LINE (LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT OF THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL) RUBS ON THE UNDERBODY OF THE CAR CAUSING A SUDDEN LARGE FUEL LEAK. THESE PLASTIC LINES ARE A PART OF THE METAL FUEL LINES AND ARE LOCATED ON EACH END OF THE METAL LINES. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF GAS S...

Jan 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,600 mi

THE PLASTIC PART OF THE FUEL LINE (LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT OF THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL) RUBS ON THE UNDERBODY OF THE CAR CAUSING A SUDDEN LARGE FUEL LEAK. THESE PLASTIC LINES ARE A PART OF THE METAL FUEL LINES AND ARE LOCATED ON EACH END OF THE METAL LINES. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF GAS S...

Jan 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. PLACED GEAR IN REVERSE WITH FOOT APPLIED TO BRAKE AND CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, IN REVERSE, CRASHING INTO CLOSED GARAGE DOOR. CONSUMER TURNED OFF IGNITION, RESTARTED CAR AND PLACED GEAR IN DRIVE TO MOVE FORWARD. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AGAIN C...

Jan 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. PLACED GEAR IN REVERSE WITH FOOT APPLIED TO BRAKE AND CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, IN REVERSE, CRASHING INTO CLOSED GARAGE DOOR. CONSUMER TURNED OFF IGNITION, RESTARTED CAR AND PLACED GEAR IN DRIVE TO MOVE FORWARD. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AGAIN C...

Nov 7, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MANUAL DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MANUAL DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Nov 1, 2002 Equipment

WHEN TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITION AND SETTING THE BLOWER ON HIGH, THE A/C WOULD NOT TURN OFF. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Nov 1, 2002 Equipment

WHEN TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITION AND SETTING THE BLOWER ON HIGH, THE A/C WOULD NOT TURN OFF. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Aug 14, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE AT A STOP INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEWOUT WITH NO WARNING, AND STARTED TO LEAK. CONSUMER STATED THAT EARLIER WHILE AT A STOP SAME THING HAPPENED. INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEWOUT, AND STARTED TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 14, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE AT A STOP INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEWOUT WITH NO WARNING, AND STARTED TO LEAK. CONSUMER STATED THAT EARLIER WHILE AT A STOP SAME THING HAPPENED. INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEWOUT, AND STARTED TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES HEAD GASKET FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACED, CONSUMER ASKED FORD TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY LIKE THEY DID WITH THE 1994 AND 1995 MODELS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS, HOWEVER FORD DECLINED. *SLC

Jul 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES HEAD GASKET FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACED, CONSUMER ASKED FORD TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY LIKE THEY DID WITH THE 1994 AND 1995 MODELS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS, HOWEVER FORD DECLINED. *SLC

Mar 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET--ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS--AS THESE ENGINES HAVE A DOCUMENTED HISTORY OF BEING DEFECTIVE

Mar 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET--ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS--AS THESE ENGINES HAVE A DOCUMENTED HISTORY OF BEING DEFECTIVE

Mar 22, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY OFF. *AK CONSUMER STATED IT WAS THE FRONT BALL JOINT THAT CAUSED THAT WHEEL TO COME OFF. *YH

Mar 22, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY OFF. *AK CONSUMER STATED IT WAS THE FRONT BALL JOINT THAT CAUSED THAT WHEEL TO COME OFF. *YH

Mar 8, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING 70MPH ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER. RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK FIRESTONE FR680 P215/70R15 AND DOT #W2M31PN266. *YH

Mar 8, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING 70MPH ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER. RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK FIRESTONE FR680 P215/70R15 AND DOT #W2M31PN266. *YH

Dec 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WITHOUT WARNING, AND AT SPEED, HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS FAILED LEAVING NO FORWARD VISIBILITY. PREVIOUSLY REPLACED THE COLUMN MOUNTED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH TO CORRECT THE SAME PROBLEM. SUSPECT DESIGN/ENGINEERING FLAW WITH SWITCH. *AK

Dec 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WITHOUT WARNING, AND AT SPEED, HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS FAILED LEAVING NO FORWARD VISIBILITY. PREVIOUSLY REPLACED THE COLUMN MOUNTED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH TO CORRECT THE SAME PROBLEM. SUSPECT DESIGN/ENGINEERING FLAW WITH SWITCH. *AK

Nov 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT OF THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL RUBS ON THE UNDERBODY OF THE CAR CAUSING A LARGE FUEL LEAK. THESE PLASIC LINES CONNECT THE METAL LINES FROM THE UNDERBODY TO THE FUEL TANK. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER THUNDERBIRDS HAVING THIS PROBLEM FROM THE YAHOO THUND...

Nov 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT OF THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL RUBS ON THE UNDERBODY OF THE CAR CAUSING A LARGE FUEL LEAK. THESE PLASIC LINES CONNECT THE METAL LINES FROM THE UNDERBODY TO THE FUEL TANK. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER THUNDERBIRDS HAVING THIS PROBLEM FROM THE YAHOO THUND...

Sep 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS AT TAKEOFF, CAUSING CAR TO STOP IN LANE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *AK

Sep 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS AT TAKEOFF, CAUSING CAR TO STOP IN LANE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *AK

Sep 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS DURING RAIN STORMS, CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER CAUSES LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER IS ASKING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *YH

Sep 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS DURING RAIN STORMS, CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER CAUSES LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER IS ASKING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *YH

Sep 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS DURING RAIN STORMS, CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER CAUSES LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER IS ASKING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *YH

Sep 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS DURING RAIN STORMS, CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER CAUSES LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER IS ASKING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *YH

Aug 30, 2001 Equipment

CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER SOMETIMES BLOWS ERRACTICALLY ON HIGH, AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T BLOW AT ALL. THIS PROBLEM WAS DISCUSSED IN RECALL 96V007000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 95S32. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER REGARDING RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ...

Aug 30, 2001 Equipment

CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER SOMETIMES BLOWS ERRACTICALLY ON HIGH, AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T BLOW AT ALL. THIS PROBLEM WAS DISCUSSED IN RECALL 96V007000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 95S32. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER REGARDING RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ...

Aug 23, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT COMPLETELY OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. ALSO, AFTER ATTEMPTING TO RESTART, VEHICLE WILL RESTARTEASILY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT COMPLETELY OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. ALSO, AFTER ATTEMPTING TO RESTART, VEHICLE WILL RESTARTEASILY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED ON 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD 3.8 LITER, V6 ENGINE. CAR UNDER 5 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. FORD WOULD NOT COVER FULL COST OF REPAIR EVEN THOUGH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE SAME ENGINE/SAME PROBLEM IN OTHER MODELS.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED ON 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD 3.8 LITER, V6 ENGINE. CAR UNDER 5 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. FORD WOULD NOT COVER FULL COST OF REPAIR EVEN THOUGH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE SAME ENGINE/SAME PROBLEM IN OTHER MODELS.*AK

Jul 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WENT TO PRESS ON BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE.CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED HOSE WAS OFF BRAKES. *AK

Jul 3, 2001 Power Train

SHIFT INTERLOCK ENGAGED - TOTAL LOSS OF USE. SHIFT INTERLOCK REQUIRES BYPASS BY TURNING IGNITION TO JUST BEFORE ACC COMES ON, SHIFTING TO NETRUAL, AND STARTING CAR. IF YOU SHIFT TO PARK REQUIRES YOU START PROCESS AGAIN. LOSS OF HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LAMP AND BOTH TAIL LIGHTS. HIGH MOUNT BULBS REPLACED, A...

Jul 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WENT TO PRESS ON BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE.CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED HOSE WAS OFF BRAKES. *AK

Jul 3, 2001 Power Train

SHIFT INTERLOCK ENGAGED - TOTAL LOSS OF USE. SHIFT INTERLOCK REQUIRES BYPASS BY TURNING IGNITION TO JUST BEFORE ACC COMES ON, SHIFTING TO NETRUAL, AND STARTING CAR. IF YOU SHIFT TO PARK REQUIRES YOU START PROCESS AGAIN. LOSS OF HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LAMP AND BOTH TAIL LIGHTS. HIGH MOUNT BULBS REPLACED, A...

Jun 11, 2001 Suspension

THE FRONT SPRINGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND BREAK THUS COLLASPSING THE STRUTS AND MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO HANDLE. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFILD COOLANT CHANNEL WALLS ARE TO THIN AND TEND TO BLOW-OUT. FINALLY, THE BACKLIT REAR REFLECTOR TENDS TO BURNOUT TO OFTER FOR A INTEGRATED PART. THE VEHICLE WILL NO...

Jun 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FRONT SPRINGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND BREAK THUS COLLASPSING THE STRUTS AND MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO HANDLE. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFILD COOLANT CHANNEL WALLS ARE TO THIN AND TEND TO BLOW-OUT. FINALLY, THE BACKLIT REAR REFLECTOR TENDS TO BURNOUT TO OFTER FOR A INTEGRATED PART. THE VEHICLE WILL NO...

Jun 11, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE FRONT SPRINGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND BREAK THUS COLLASPSING THE STRUTS AND MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO HANDLE. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFILD COOLANT CHANNEL WALLS ARE TO THIN AND TEND TO BLOW-OUT. FINALLY, THE BACKLIT REAR REFLECTOR TENDS TO BURNOUT TO OFTER FOR A INTEGRATED PART. THE VEHICLE WILL NO...

Jun 11, 2001 Suspension

THE FRONT SPRINGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND BREAK THUS COLLASPSING THE STRUTS AND MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO HANDLE. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFILD COOLANT CHANNEL WALLS ARE TO THIN AND TEND TO BLOW-OUT. FINALLY, THE BACKLIT REAR REFLECTOR TENDS TO BURNOUT TO OFTER FOR A INTEGRATED PART. THE VEHICLE WILL NO...

Jun 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FRONT SPRINGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND BREAK THUS COLLASPSING THE STRUTS AND MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO HANDLE. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFILD COOLANT CHANNEL WALLS ARE TO THIN AND TEND TO BLOW-OUT. FINALLY, THE BACKLIT REAR REFLECTOR TENDS TO BURNOUT TO OFTER FOR A INTEGRATED PART. THE VEHICLE WILL NO...

Jun 11, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE FRONT SPRINGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND BREAK THUS COLLASPSING THE STRUTS AND MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO HANDLE. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFILD COOLANT CHANNEL WALLS ARE TO THIN AND TEND TO BLOW-OUT. FINALLY, THE BACKLIT REAR REFLECTOR TENDS TO BURNOUT TO OFTER FOR A INTEGRATED PART. THE VEHICLE WILL NO...

Jun 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN ENGINE DUE TO HEAD GASKETS AT 58528 MILES. *AK

Jun 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN ENGINE DUE TO HEAD GASKETS AT 58528 MILES. *AK

May 8, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL (96V070000) FOR DOOR LATCH. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER HAVE INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENT...

May 8, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL (96V070000) FOR DOOR LATCH. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER HAVE INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENT...

May 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING ON DASHBOARD. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING FLUIDS ONTO OXYGEN SENSOR, CAUSING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, NOTE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

May 4, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING ON DASHBOARD. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING FLUIDS ONTO OXYGEN SENSOR, CAUSING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, NOTE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

May 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING ON DASHBOARD. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING FLUIDS ONTO OXYGEN SENSOR, CAUSING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, NOTE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

May 4, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING ON DASHBOARD. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING FLUIDS ONTO OXYGEN SENSOR, CAUSING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, NOTE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP FAILURE. *AK

Apr 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP FAILURE. *AK

Apr 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENSES CLOUD UP, WHICH REDUCES LIGHT BEAMS. *JB

Apr 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENSES CLOUD UP, WHICH REDUCES LIGHT BEAMS. *JB

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, TOOK VEHICLE DEALER WHO FOUND MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, TOOK VEHICLE DEALER WHO FOUND MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED. *AK

Feb 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN 2000 , SUPPOSE TO STOP COOLANT LEAK, BUT MECHANIC NOW REPORTS THE PROBLEM IS HEAD GASKET, COMMON TO FORD'S 3.8 V6. *AK

Jan 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN 2000 , SUPPOSE TO STOP COOLANT LEAK, BUT MECHANIC NOW REPORTS THE PROBLEM IS HEAD GASKET, COMMON TO FORD'S 3.8 V6. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Tires

TWO ORIGINAL TIRES SEPARATED ONE MONTH APART, I REPLACED THE ORIGINALS WITH A NEW SET OF FOUR OF THE SAME MODEL AND SIZE, ONE OF THESE HAS NOW SEPARATED, 3 OF 8 TIRES HAVE GONE BAD. THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE WAS MAINTAINED PROPERLY, PERIODIC ROTATION AND BALANCE AND TWO ALIGNMENTS WERE PERFORMED WITH T...

Dec 28, 2000 Tires

TWO ORIGINAL TIRES SEPARATED ONE MONTH APART, I REPLACED THE ORIGINALS WITH A NEW SET OF FOUR OF THE SAME MODEL AND SIZE, ONE OF THESE HAS NOW SEPARATED, 3 OF 8 TIRES HAVE GONE BAD. THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE WAS MAINTAINED PROPERLY, PERIODIC ROTATION AND BALANCE AND TWO ALIGNMENTS WERE PERFORMED WITH T...

Nov 28, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE (P215 70 R15) EXPERIENED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Nov 28, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE (P215 70 R15) EXPERIENED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Nov 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT LENSES ON THE VEHICLE ARE CLOUDING UP, THE PLASTIC USED FOR THE LENSES IS DEFECTIVE. *MJS

Nov 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT LENSES ON THE VEHICLE ARE CLOUDING UP, THE PLASTIC USED FOR THE LENSES IS DEFECTIVE. *MJS

Nov 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT LENSES ON THE VEHICLE ARE CLOUDING UP, THE PLASTIC USED FOR THE LENSES IS DEFECTIVE. *MJS

Nov 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT LENSES ON THE VEHICLE ARE CLOUDING UP, THE PLASTIC USED FOR THE LENSES IS DEFECTIVE. *MJS

Nov 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING - CAR JUST TURNED 4 - FORD REFUSES TO COVER UNDER RECALL. *AK

Nov 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING - CAR JUST TURNED 4 - FORD REFUSES TO COVER UNDER RECALL. *AK

Nov 9, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THERE WAS RECALL 96V07000/ DOOR LOCKS AND LATCHES. CONSUMER HAD DOOR LOCKS AND LATCES REPLACED, AND CHARGED CONSUMER BECAUSE OF VIN NOT BEING INCLUDED. *AK

Nov 9, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THERE WAS RECALL 96V07000/ DOOR LOCKS AND LATCHES. CONSUMER HAD DOOR LOCKS AND LATCES REPLACED, AND CHARGED CONSUMER BECAUSE OF VIN NOT BEING INCLUDED. *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Tires

BOTH REAR TIRES DEVELOPED BUBBLES, BROKEN BELTS AND FAILED AT THE SAME TIME.*AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Oct 27, 2000 Tires

BOTH REAR TIRES DEVELOPED BUBBLES, BROKEN BELTS AND FAILED AT THE SAME TIME.*AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Oct 18, 2000 Suspension

4/97 VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT. DEALER ALIGNED FRONT END. 1/98 VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DEALER SAYS IT IS A TIRE PROBLEM, ONE TIRE REPLACED. 5/99 VEHICLE STILL PULLS TO RIGHT AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WHILE BRAKING. FRONT ROTORS WARPED AND PADS WORN. ROTORS TURNED A...

Oct 18, 2000 Power Train

4/97 VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT. DEALER ALIGNED FRONT END. 1/98 VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DEALER SAYS IT IS A TIRE PROBLEM, ONE TIRE REPLACED. 5/99 VEHICLE STILL PULLS TO RIGHT AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WHILE BRAKING. FRONT ROTORS WARPED AND PADS WORN. ROTORS TURNED A...

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

4/97 VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT. DEALER ALIGNED FRONT END. 1/98 VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DEALER SAYS IT IS A TIRE PROBLEM, ONE TIRE REPLACED. 5/99 VEHICLE STILL PULLS TO RIGHT AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WHILE BRAKING. FRONT ROTORS WARPED AND PADS WORN. ROTORS TURNED A...

Oct 18, 2000 Suspension

4/97 VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT. DEALER ALIGNED FRONT END. 1/98 VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DEALER SAYS IT IS A TIRE PROBLEM, ONE TIRE REPLACED. 5/99 VEHICLE STILL PULLS TO RIGHT AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WHILE BRAKING. FRONT ROTORS WARPED AND PADS WORN. ROTORS TURNED A...

Oct 18, 2000 Power Train

4/97 VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT. DEALER ALIGNED FRONT END. 1/98 VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DEALER SAYS IT IS A TIRE PROBLEM, ONE TIRE REPLACED. 5/99 VEHICLE STILL PULLS TO RIGHT AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WHILE BRAKING. FRONT ROTORS WARPED AND PADS WORN. ROTORS TURNED A...

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

4/97 VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT. DEALER ALIGNED FRONT END. 1/98 VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DEALER SAYS IT IS A TIRE PROBLEM, ONE TIRE REPLACED. 5/99 VEHICLE STILL PULLS TO RIGHT AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WHILE BRAKING. FRONT ROTORS WARPED AND PADS WORN. ROTORS TURNED A...

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

PIECE OF TREAD THROWN FROM CAR, FOLLOWED BY TREAD SEPARATION. ALL 4 TIRES REPLACED. INDEPENDENT DEALER HAS POSSESSION UNTIL RECALL DETERMINATION IS MADE.*AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

PIECE OF TREAD THROWN FROM CAR, FOLLOWED BY TREAD SEPARATION. ALL 4 TIRES REPLACED. INDEPENDENT DEALER HAS POSSESSION UNTIL RECALL DETERMINATION IS MADE.*AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Oct 13, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD WAS TORN FROM THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAD STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY WHICH RESULTED IN A SEVERAL CAR COLLISION, DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS KILLED WHEN SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO TRY AND ALERT TRAFFIC. (ACCIDENT VICTIM WRITING IN) *MJS

Oct 13, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD WAS TORN FROM THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAD STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY WHICH RESULTED IN A SEVERAL CAR COLLISION, DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS KILLED WHEN SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO TRY AND ALERT TRAFFIC. (ACCIDENT VICTIM WRITING IN) *MJS

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

THERE IS ABOUT A 4 TO 5 INCH LONG GAP ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TREAD AREA WHERE IT HAS SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I HAVE CALLED THE FIRESTONE HOTLINE NUMBER, BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY WILL DO BECAUSE MY TIRE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I WOULD REPLACE THE TIRE, BUT I CANNOT AFFO...

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

THERE IS ABOUT A 4 TO 5 INCH LONG GAP ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TREAD AREA WHERE IT HAS SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I HAVE CALLED THE FIRESTONE HOTLINE NUMBER, BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY WILL DO BECAUSE MY TIRE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I WOULD REPLACE THE TIRE, BUT I CANNOT AFFO...

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAD FOUND OUT AFTER INSPECTING TIRES THAT A TREAD STARTED TO SEPARATE, WHERE THERE WAS A ROTATION FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR. FIRESTONE FR 680 P215/70 R15. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAD FOUND OUT AFTER INSPECTING TIRES THAT A TREAD STARTED TO SEPARATE, WHERE THERE WAS A ROTATION FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR. FIRESTONE FR 680 P215/70 R15. *AK

Aug 30, 2000 Tires

THIS CAR IS NOT OUR PRIMARY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. WE WERE TRAVELLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY WITH IDEAL CONDITIONS ON M-69 20 MILES EAST OF PERRY AT 65 MPH WITH LITTLE TRAFFIC. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE DISINTREGATED DOWN TO THE RIM. LUCKILY WE KEPT CONTROL OF THE CAR AND USED THE SMALL DONUT TO GET...

Aug 30, 2000 Tires

THIS CAR IS NOT OUR PRIMARY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. WE WERE TRAVELLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY WITH IDEAL CONDITIONS ON M-69 20 MILES EAST OF PERRY AT 65 MPH WITH LITTLE TRAFFIC. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE DISINTREGATED DOWN TO THE RIM. LUCKILY WE KEPT CONTROL OF THE CAR AND USED THE SMALL DONUT TO GET...

Aug 23, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE ASSEMBLY FOR THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT HAS MELTED AND NOW YOU CANNOT GET THE BULBS OUT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE REPLACED (@ $100.00) NOT COVERD UNDER THE EX-WARRENTY, TALKED WITH ANOTHER FORD MACHANIC AT ANOTHER DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THAT A...

Aug 23, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE ASSEMBLY FOR THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT HAS MELTED AND NOW YOU CANNOT GET THE BULBS OUT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE REPLACED (@ $100.00) NOT COVERD UNDER THE EX-WARRENTY, TALKED WITH ANOTHER FORD MACHANIC AT ANOTHER DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THAT A...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

I HAD 2 NEW TIRES FAIL IN 2 YEARS. BOTH TIMES, THE STEEL BELTS BROKE, BUT I WAS ABLE TO NOTICE THEM, AND HAD THEM REPLACED. I EVEN ASKED IF THEY HAD SOME TYPE OF RECALL BACK IN 1998, WHEN THE 2ND TIRE FAILED. I WISH THIS TO BE KNOW THAT THE TYPE OF TIRES I CURRENTLY HAVE DO SEEM TO FAIL MORE THEN N...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

I HAD 2 NEW TIRES FAIL IN 2 YEARS. BOTH TIMES, THE STEEL BELTS BROKE, BUT I WAS ABLE TO NOTICE THEM, AND HAD THEM REPLACED. I EVEN ASKED IF THEY HAD SOME TYPE OF RECALL BACK IN 1998, WHEN THE 2ND TIRE FAILED. I WISH THIS TO BE KNOW THAT THE TYPE OF TIRES I CURRENTLY HAVE DO SEEM TO FAIL MORE THEN N...

Aug 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30MPH & APPLYING THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE THAT STOPPED. HOWEVER, VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS, AND IT REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT DUE TO NO BRAKES. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED BRAKES WERE GONE. PIN IN THE BRAKES HAD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ...

Aug 3, 2000 Exterior Lighting Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30MPH & APPLYING THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE THAT STOPPED. HOWEVER, VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS, AND IT REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT DUE TO NO BRAKES. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED BRAKES WERE GONE. PIN IN THE BRAKES HAD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ...

Aug 3, 2000 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH SLIPPING TRANSMISSION. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30MPH & APPLYING THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE THAT STOPPED. HOWEVER, VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS, AND IT REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT DUE TO NO BRAKES. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED BRAKES WERE GONE. PIN IN THE BRAKES HAD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ...

Aug 3, 2000 Exterior Lighting Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30MPH & APPLYING THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE THAT STOPPED. HOWEVER, VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS, AND IT REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT DUE TO NO BRAKES. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED BRAKES WERE GONE. PIN IN THE BRAKES HAD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ...

Aug 3, 2000 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH SLIPPING TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jul 14, 2000 Electrical System Fire

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE THEN PARKED IT AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A TECHNICIAN TOLD CONSUMER THAT FIRE STARTED BECAUSE OF AN ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORTING OUT. *AK

Jul 14, 2000 Electrical System Fire

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE THEN PARKED IT AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A TECHNICIAN TOLD CONSUMER THAT FIRE STARTED BECAUSE OF AN ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORTING OUT. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKES 5 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN ENGINEERING, UNSAFE AND NO DEALER SATISFACTION. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKES 5 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN ENGINEERING, UNSAFE AND NO DEALER SATISFACTION. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKES 5 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN ENGINEERING, UNSAFE AND NO DEALER SATISFACTION. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKES 5 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN ENGINEERING, UNSAFE AND NO DEALER SATISFACTION. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE CONNECTOR THAT THE BULBS PLUG INTO FOR THE THRID BRAKE LIGHT ON THE BACK DASH IS ALL MELTED AND BROWN ON BOTH SIDES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jun 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE CONNECTOR THAT THE BULBS PLUG INTO FOR THE THRID BRAKE LIGHT ON THE BACK DASH IS ALL MELTED AND BROWN ON BOTH SIDES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jun 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TSB 97M91, REPLACED ALREADY 11/14/98, LEFT MYSELF AND DAUGHTER STRANDED IN MIDDLE OF DESERT. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO COVER COSTS OF LOSS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TSB 97M91, REPLACED ALREADY 11/14/98, LEFT MYSELF AND DAUGHTER STRANDED IN MIDDLE OF DESERT. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO COVER COSTS OF LOSS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

May 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

PULLED UP TO A GAS STATION PUMP AND ALMOST CAMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. REAR WHEELS WERE SPINNING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE FROM REVVING, CONSUMER PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND PUMPED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. CONTACTEDTHE DEALER, AND DE...

May 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

PULLED UP TO A GAS STATION PUMP AND ALMOST CAMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. REAR WHEELS WERE SPINNING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE FROM REVVING, CONSUMER PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND PUMPED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. CONTACTEDTHE DEALER, AND DE...

Apr 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS A LEMON. ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AND MAKING NOISE. DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE CRANKSHAFT INSIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO THE TIRES HAD TO BE CHANGED EVERY THREE MONTHS BECAUSE TREADS ON TIRES WORE OUT. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE IS A LEMON. ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AND MAKING NOISE. DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE CRANKSHAFT INSIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO THE TIRES HAD TO BE CHANGED EVERY THREE MONTHS BECAUSE TREADS ON TIRES WORE OUT. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS A LEMON. ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AND MAKING NOISE. DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE CRANKSHAFT INSIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO THE TIRES HAD TO BE CHANGED EVERY THREE MONTHS BECAUSE TREADS ON TIRES WORE OUT. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE IS A LEMON. ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AND MAKING NOISE. DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE CRANKSHAFT INSIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO THE TIRES HAD TO BE CHANGED EVERY THREE MONTHS BECAUSE TREADS ON TIRES WORE OUT. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON, DEALER REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR GAS MILEAGE DOWN 10-20%, LOW IDLE AND STALLS, POOR DRIVEABILITY - FORD AND DEALER STATE CAR IS NORMAL - ALL DATA FROM PURCHASE DATE AVAILABLE - CLEARLY SHOWS NEGATIVE CHANGE AT TIME OF PART REPLACEMENT

Apr 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON, DEALER REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR GAS MILEAGE DOWN 10-20%, LOW IDLE AND STALLS, POOR DRIVEABILITY - FORD AND DEALER STATE CAR IS NORMAL - ALL DATA FROM PURCHASE DATE AVAILABLE - CLEARLY SHOWS NEGATIVE CHANGE AT TIME OF PART REPLACEMENT

Apr 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON, DEALER REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR GAS MILEAGE DOWN 10-20%, LOW IDLE AND STALLS, POOR DRIVEABILITY - FORD AND DEALER STATE CAR IS NORMAL - ALL DATA FROM PURCHASE DATE AVAILABLE - CLEARLY SHOWS NEGATIVE CHANGE AT TIME OF PART REPLACEMENT

Apr 7, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON, DEALER REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR GAS MILEAGE DOWN 10-20%, LOW IDLE AND STALLS, POOR DRIVEABILITY - FORD AND DEALER STATE CAR IS NORMAL - ALL DATA FROM PURCHASE DATE AVAILABLE - CLEARLY SHOWS NEGATIVE CHANGE AT TIME OF PART REPLACEMENT

Apr 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON, DEALER REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR GAS MILEAGE DOWN 10-20%, LOW IDLE AND STALLS, POOR DRIVEABILITY - FORD AND DEALER STATE CAR IS NORMAL - ALL DATA FROM PURCHASE DATE AVAILABLE - CLEARLY SHOWS NEGATIVE CHANGE AT TIME OF PART REPLACEMENT

Apr 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON, DEALER REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR GAS MILEAGE DOWN 10-20%, LOW IDLE AND STALLS, POOR DRIVEABILITY - FORD AND DEALER STATE CAR IS NORMAL - ALL DATA FROM PURCHASE DATE AVAILABLE - CLEARLY SHOWS NEGATIVE CHANGE AT TIME OF PART REPLACEMENT

Apr 5, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 65- 70 MPH VEHICLE WILL SHAKE AND VIBRATE . DRIVER CAN FEEL IT IN STEERING AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DEALER CANNOT FIX DEFECT, AND CLAIMS THAT IS HOW VEHICLE IS DESIGNED. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 65- 70 MPH VEHICLE WILL SHAKE AND VIBRATE . DRIVER CAN FEEL IT IN STEERING AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DEALER CANNOT FIX DEFECT, AND CLAIMS THAT IS HOW VEHICLE IS DESIGNED. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED PREMATURELY DUE TO DESIGN FLAW. NLM

Mar 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOTH CYLINDER HEADS AND INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED CAUSING COOLANT LIGHT TO COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH CYLINDER HEADS AND INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED CAUSING COOLANT LIGHT TO COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED PREMATURELY DUE TO DESIGN FLAW. NLM

Mar 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOTH CYLINDER HEADS AND INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED CAUSING COOLANT LIGHT TO COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH CYLINDER HEADS AND INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED CAUSING COOLANT LIGHT TO COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OIL IN MY ENGINE POURED OUT AND ENGINE LOCKED UP WOULD NOT KEEP OIL IN IT. HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES TWICE I ONE YEAR BECAUSE OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE THEN FINALLY IT GOT SO BAD HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS ON FRONT END, MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE OUTSIDE JUST HAPPEN TO START GOING CRAZY ONE DAY AS I WA...

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IN MY ENGINE POURED OUT AND ENGINE LOCKED UP WOULD NOT KEEP OIL IN IT. HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES TWICE I ONE YEAR BECAUSE OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE THEN FINALLY IT GOT SO BAD HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS ON FRONT END, MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE OUTSIDE JUST HAPPEN TO START GOING CRAZY ONE DAY AS I WA...

Mar 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OIL IN MY ENGINE POURED OUT AND ENGINE LOCKED UP WOULD NOT KEEP OIL IN IT. HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES TWICE I ONE YEAR BECAUSE OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE THEN FINALLY IT GOT SO BAD HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS ON FRONT END, MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE OUTSIDE JUST HAPPEN TO START GOING CRAZY ONE DAY AS I WA...

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IN MY ENGINE POURED OUT AND ENGINE LOCKED UP WOULD NOT KEEP OIL IN IT. HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES TWICE I ONE YEAR BECAUSE OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE THEN FINALLY IT GOT SO BAD HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS ON FRONT END, MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE OUTSIDE JUST HAPPEN TO START GOING CRAZY ONE DAY AS I WA...

Mar 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OIL IN MY ENGINE POURED OUT AND ENGINE LOCKED UP WOULD NOT KEEP OIL IN IT. HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES TWICE I ONE YEAR BECAUSE OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE THEN FINALLY IT GOT SO BAD HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS ON FRONT END, MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE OUTSIDE JUST HAPPEN TO START GOING CRAZY ONE DAY AS I WA...

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IN MY ENGINE POURED OUT AND ENGINE LOCKED UP WOULD NOT KEEP OIL IN IT. HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES TWICE I ONE YEAR BECAUSE OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE THEN FINALLY IT GOT SO BAD HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS ON FRONT END, MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE OUTSIDE JUST HAPPEN TO START GOING CRAZY ONE DAY AS I WA...

Mar 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OIL IN MY ENGINE POURED OUT AND ENGINE LOCKED UP WOULD NOT KEEP OIL IN IT. HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES TWICE I ONE YEAR BECAUSE OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE THEN FINALLY IT GOT SO BAD HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS ON FRONT END, MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE OUTSIDE JUST HAPPEN TO START GOING CRAZY ONE DAY AS I WA...

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IN MY ENGINE POURED OUT AND ENGINE LOCKED UP WOULD NOT KEEP OIL IN IT. HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES TWICE I ONE YEAR BECAUSE OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE THEN FINALLY IT GOT SO BAD HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS ON FRONT END, MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE OUTSIDE JUST HAPPEN TO START GOING CRAZY ONE DAY AS I WA...

Mar 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN 1998 I STARTED HAVING CAR PROBLEMS, A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT FLUID WAS GETTING PAST THE HEAD GASKET. IN JANUARY OF 1999 I HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED BY HERITAGE FORD. I RECENTLY READ AN ARTICLE IN THE PAPER THAT SAID THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE 3.8L MOTORS CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN. I CALLED FORD ...

Mar 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN 1998 I STARTED HAVING CAR PROBLEMS, A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT FLUID WAS GETTING PAST THE HEAD GASKET. IN JANUARY OF 1999 I HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED BY HERITAGE FORD. I RECENTLY READ AN ARTICLE IN THE PAPER THAT SAID THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE 3.8L MOTORS CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN. I CALLED FORD ...

Feb 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER STILL HAS VEHICLE, REPAIRS ARE BEING MADE, DEALER IS HELPING TO COVER SOME OF COST. *ML

Feb 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER STILL HAS VEHICLE, REPAIRS ARE BEING MADE, DEALER IS HELPING TO COVER SOME OF COST. *ML

Feb 10, 2000 Tires

THE FOREGOING PAGES ARE INCOMPLETE BUT I COULD NOT RETRIEVE THEM. THE 4 TIRES FAILED AT DIFFERENT TIMES PRIOR TO THE END OF THE LIFE OF THE TIRES. ON TWO OCCASIONS, TWO DIFFERENT TIRES, THE TREAD SEPARATED AND CAME OFF. THE 2ND INCIDENT WAS AFTER DRIVING OVER 200 MILES AT SPEEDS OF UP TO 70 MILES...

Feb 10, 2000 Tires

THE FOREGOING PAGES ARE INCOMPLETE BUT I COULD NOT RETRIEVE THEM. THE 4 TIRES FAILED AT DIFFERENT TIMES PRIOR TO THE END OF THE LIFE OF THE TIRES. ON TWO OCCASIONS, TWO DIFFERENT TIRES, THE TREAD SEPARATED AND CAME OFF. THE 2ND INCIDENT WAS AFTER DRIVING OVER 200 MILES AT SPEEDS OF UP TO 70 MILES...

Jan 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OIL PUMP FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK-UP WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY. FORD HAS REDESIGN A NEW ENGINE. *YC

Jan 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OIL PUMP FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK-UP WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY. FORD HAS REDESIGN A NEW ENGINE. *YC

Nov 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 LITER 6 CYLINDER ENGINE HEADGASKETS FAILED

Nov 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 LITER 6 CYLINDER ENGINE HEADGASKETS FAILED

Oct 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

DUE TO THE MELTING OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THE ENGINE IS INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

DUE TO THE MELTING OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THE ENGINE IS INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT WILL SHIFT OR MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHEN ACCELERATING, TURNING A CURB OR BRAKING, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT WILL SHIFT OR MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHEN ACCELERATING, TURNING A CURB OR BRAKING, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AND HITTING BUMPS CONSUMER NOTICED SOMETHING HITTING UNDER THE CAR AFTER INSPECTING ,CONSUMER FOUND THAT IT WAS THE GAS TANK HANGING. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AND HITTING BUMPS CONSUMER NOTICED SOMETHING HITTING UNDER THE CAR AFTER INSPECTING ,CONSUMER FOUND THAT IT WAS THE GAS TANK HANGING. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER IS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES CONSUMER NOT TO BE ABLE TO READ THE TIME. ALSO, DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Visibility

AIR CONDITIONER IS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES CONSUMER NOT TO BE ABLE TO READ THE TIME. ALSO, DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER IS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES CONSUMER NOT TO BE ABLE TO READ THE TIME. ALSO, DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Visibility

AIR CONDITIONER IS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES CONSUMER NOT TO BE ABLE TO READ THE TIME. ALSO, DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING GEAR CHANGING PROBLEMS. MJS

Sep 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING GEAR CHANGING PROBLEMS. MJS

Sep 17, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS OCCASIONALLY FAIL TO OPERATE WHEN SET TO INTERMITTENT SETTINGS.

Sep 17, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS OCCASIONALLY FAIL TO OPERATE WHEN SET TO INTERMITTENT SETTINGS.

Sep 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER PUTTING GAS INTO THE VEHICLE A STRONG SMELL OF GAS LEAKS INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DEALER CAN'T FIND A SOLUTION. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER PUTTING GAS INTO THE VEHICLE A STRONG SMELL OF GAS LEAKS INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DEALER CAN'T FIND A SOLUTION. *AK

Aug 31, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HESITATION STARTED AT 1,671 MILES, FINAL REPAIR AT 26,069 OF THE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. MJS

Aug 31, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HESITATION STARTED AT 1,671 MILES, FINAL REPAIR AT 26,069 OF THE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. MJS

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS FAILURE WAS FRONT AND REAR DISK BRAKES VIBRATING,,SCAPING NOISE IN FRONT LEFT BRAKE, AND LONG STOPPING DISTANCE, DEALER SOLUTION WAS TO TURN ALL FOUR ROTORS,, CAR IS IN SHOP AGAIN NOW FOR SAME PROBLEM,, THE SOLUTION AGAIN IS TO TURN ROTORS AGAIN,I AM TRING TO GET THEM TO REPLACE ROTORS,BUT THEY...

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS FAILURE WAS FRONT AND REAR DISK BRAKES VIBRATING,,SCAPING NOISE IN FRONT LEFT BRAKE, AND LONG STOPPING DISTANCE, DEALER SOLUTION WAS TO TURN ALL FOUR ROTORS,, CAR IS IN SHOP AGAIN NOW FOR SAME PROBLEM,, THE SOLUTION AGAIN IS TO TURN ROTORS AGAIN,I AM TRING TO GET THEM TO REPLACE ROTORS,BUT THEY...

Aug 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LAMP LOCATED ON THE TRUNK HAS EXPERIENCED SOME SORT OF INTERNAL SEPARATION THAT CANNOT BE FIXED WITHOUT REPLACEMENT. THE SYMPTOM IS THAT THE TAILIGHT IS DIMMER AND NOT AS BRIGHT AS THE ONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THIS CONDITION IS SPECIFIC TO THE LATE 90'S THUNDERBIRDS WITH NEON...

Aug 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LAMP LOCATED ON THE TRUNK HAS EXPERIENCED SOME SORT OF INTERNAL SEPARATION THAT CANNOT BE FIXED WITHOUT REPLACEMENT. THE SYMPTOM IS THAT THE TAILIGHT IS DIMMER AND NOT AS BRIGHT AS THE ONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THIS CONDITION IS SPECIFIC TO THE LATE 90'S THUNDERBIRDS WITH NEON...

Aug 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS CONTINUALLY WARP. DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTORS SEVERAL TIMES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *YC

Aug 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS OVERHEAT AND WARP. THREE TIMES SINCE NEW. SHAKEING STERRING WHEEL.

Aug 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS CONTINUALLY WARP. DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTORS SEVERAL TIMES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *YC

Aug 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS OVERHEAT AND WARP. THREE TIMES SINCE NEW. SHAKEING STERRING WHEEL.

Aug 4, 1999 Air Bags Crash

REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD AND MIRROR. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL BUSTED.CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD AND MIRROR. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL BUSTED.CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Air Bags Crash

REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD AND MIRROR. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL BUSTED.CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD AND MIRROR. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL BUSTED.CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. MJS

Jul 21, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. MJS

Jun 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL GAUGE PRESSURE VARIES, BROUGHT IN TWICE DURING WARRANTY, THEY REPLACED ENGINE DUE TO SLAPPING ROD, GOT CAR BACK OIL PRESSURE ON GAUGE STILL VARIES HIGH & LOW. *AK

Jun 10, 1999 Unknown Or Other

OIL GAUGE PRESSURE VARIES, BROUGHT IN TWICE DURING WARRANTY, THEY REPLACED ENGINE DUE TO SLAPPING ROD, GOT CAR BACK OIL PRESSURE ON GAUGE STILL VARIES HIGH & LOW. *AK

Jun 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL GAUGE PRESSURE VARIES, BROUGHT IN TWICE DURING WARRANTY, THEY REPLACED ENGINE DUE TO SLAPPING ROD, GOT CAR BACK OIL PRESSURE ON GAUGE STILL VARIES HIGH & LOW. *AK

Jun 10, 1999 Unknown Or Other

OIL GAUGE PRESSURE VARIES, BROUGHT IN TWICE DURING WARRANTY, THEY REPLACED ENGINE DUE TO SLAPPING ROD, GOT CAR BACK OIL PRESSURE ON GAUGE STILL VARIES HIGH & LOW. *AK

May 12, 1999 Exterior Lighting

A WHITE CLOUDY FILM IS FORMING IN THE HEADLIGHTS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 12, 1999 Exterior Lighting

A WHITE CLOUDY FILM IS FORMING IN THE HEADLIGHTS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKED COOLANT DUE TO CRACK IN MANIFOLD,,DID NOT SIGNIFY OVERHEATING. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKED COOLANT DUE TO CRACK IN MANIFOLD,,DID NOT SIGNIFY OVERHEATING. *AK

Mar 16, 1999 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER WAS STANDING OUTSIDE PUMPING GAS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. AFTER A FEW SECONDS VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS, CONSUMER RAN BEHIND CAR JUMPED INTO DRIVER'S SIDE AND BEGAN TRYING TO APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A LIGHT POLE. *AK

Mar 16, 1999 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER WAS STANDING OUTSIDE PUMPING GAS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. AFTER A FEW SECONDS VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS, CONSUMER RAN BEHIND CAR JUMPED INTO DRIVER'S SIDE AND BEGAN TRYING TO APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A LIGHT POLE. *AK

Mar 14, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER ON THE INTERSTATE.

Mar 14, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER ON THE INTERSTATE.

Mar 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A NO START CONDITION AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED TH SENSORS TWICE. PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A NO START CONDITION AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED TH SENSORS TWICE. PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A NO START CONDITION AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED TH SENSORS TWICE. PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A NO START CONDITION AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED TH SENSORS TWICE. PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT ON LEFT MIDDLE AND WAS BUMPED INTO SOMEONE ON THE RIGHT AT ABOUT 20MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT CAME LOOSE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT ON LEFT MIDDLE AND WAS BUMPED INTO SOMEONE ON THE RIGHT AT ABOUT 20MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT CAME LOOSE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT ON LEFT MIDDLE AND WAS BUMPED INTO SOMEONE ON THE RIGHT AT ABOUT 20MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT CAME LOOSE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT ON LEFT MIDDLE AND WAS BUMPED INTO SOMEONE ON THE RIGHT AT ABOUT 20MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT CAME LOOSE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK

Feb 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING FRONT END VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Feb 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING FRONT END VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Feb 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING FRONT END VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Feb 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING FRONT END VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Jan 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Jan 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Dec 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ROTORS. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD THEM REPLACED 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE ROTORS. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD THEM REPLACED 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS KEEP WARPING, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED, ALL REPAIR WORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS KEEP WARPING, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED, ALL REPAIR WORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS KEEP WARPING, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED, ALL REPAIR WORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS KEEP WARPING, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED, ALL REPAIR WORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD BROKE AND ALL THE ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE BADLY. WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD BROKE AND ALL THE ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE BADLY. WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Nov 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Oct 28, 1998 Visibility

SUNROOF GASKET HAS SPLIT AFTER ONLY 2 1/2 YEARS.

Oct 28, 1998 Visibility

SUNROOF GASKET HAS SPLIT AFTER ONLY 2 1/2 YEARS.

Sep 24, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY SHUTTERS ON ACCELERATION AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER.

Sep 24, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY SHUTTERS ON ACCELERATION AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER.

Sep 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE AT 62000 MILES OF WEAR. VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO MOVE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR ULESS COST IS TO CONSUMER. *AK

Sep 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE AT 62000 MILES OF WEAR. VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO MOVE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR ULESS COST IS TO CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTED LEAKING COOLANT. NO OVERHEATING. VEHICLE TOWED HOME. NEXT DAY AT DEALER & INTAKE MANIFOLD REPAIRED DUE TO A CRACK. VEHICLE STARTED TO GET WORSE. VEHICLE DIED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. MOISTURE ON SPARK PLUGS & IGNITION WIRES. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Unknown Or Other

DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTED LEAKING COOLANT. NO OVERHEATING. VEHICLE TOWED HOME. NEXT DAY AT DEALER & INTAKE MANIFOLD REPAIRED DUE TO A CRACK. VEHICLE STARTED TO GET WORSE. VEHICLE DIED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. MOISTURE ON SPARK PLUGS & IGNITION WIRES. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTED LEAKING COOLANT. NO OVERHEATING. VEHICLE TOWED HOME. NEXT DAY AT DEALER & INTAKE MANIFOLD REPAIRED DUE TO A CRACK. VEHICLE STARTED TO GET WORSE. VEHICLE DIED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. MOISTURE ON SPARK PLUGS & IGNITION WIRES. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Unknown Or Other

DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTED LEAKING COOLANT. NO OVERHEATING. VEHICLE TOWED HOME. NEXT DAY AT DEALER & INTAKE MANIFOLD REPAIRED DUE TO A CRACK. VEHICLE STARTED TO GET WORSE. VEHICLE DIED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. MOISTURE ON SPARK PLUGS & IGNITION WIRES. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING SHAFT/TIE ROD FAILED AFTER RIGHT FRONT TIRE GLANCED A STANDARD STREET CURB CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL AS THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ACROSS FIVE LANES OF TRAFFICE BEFORE COLLIDING WITH OPPOSING TRAFFIC. OWNER HAD RODS TESTED, AND TESTS SHOW NUMEROUS IMPURITIES AND METALLIC...

Aug 18, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING SHAFT/TIE ROD FAILED AFTER RIGHT FRONT TIRE GLANCED A STANDARD STREET CURB CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL AS THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ACROSS FIVE LANES OF TRAFFICE BEFORE COLLIDING WITH OPPOSING TRAFFIC. OWNER HAD RODS TESTED, AND TESTS SHOW NUMEROUS IMPURITIES AND METALLIC...

Aug 18, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING SHAFT/TIE ROD FAILED AFTER RIGHT FRONT TIRE GLANCED A STANDARD STREET CURB CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL AS THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ACROSS FIVE LANES OF TRAFFICE BEFORE COLLIDING WITH OPPOSING TRAFFIC. OWNER HAD RODS TESTED, AND TESTS SHOW NUMEROUS IMPURITIES AND METALLIC...

Aug 18, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING SHAFT/TIE ROD FAILED AFTER RIGHT FRONT TIRE GLANCED A STANDARD STREET CURB CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL AS THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ACROSS FIVE LANES OF TRAFFICE BEFORE COLLIDING WITH OPPOSING TRAFFIC. OWNER HAD RODS TESTED, AND TESTS SHOW NUMEROUS IMPURITIES AND METALLIC...

Aug 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE WARPING AT STOP SIGN AND WHEN PUSHING ON PEDAL, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE WARPING AT STOP SIGN AND WHEN PUSHING ON PEDAL, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS ON THE SECOND SET OF BRAKES AT 8000 MILES . DEALER INDICATED BRAKES AT 4OOO MILES. *AK

Jul 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS ON THE SECOND SET OF BRAKES AT 8000 MILES . DEALER INDICATED BRAKES AT 4OOO MILES. *AK

Jul 13, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION STREERING ROD/TIE ROD END BROKE WHEN WHEELS CRASHED INTO CURBS.

Jul 13, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION STREERING ROD/TIE ROD END BROKE WHEN WHEELS CRASHED INTO CURBS.

Jul 13, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION STREERING ROD/TIE ROD END BROKE WHEN WHEELS CRASHED INTO CURBS.

Jul 13, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION STREERING ROD/TIE ROD END BROKE WHEN WHEELS CRASHED INTO CURBS.

Jul 2, 1998 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN AND THE TOLL TRUCK BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE OWNER'S HOUSE. VEHICLE SAT FOR 13 HOURS. AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. OWNER COULD NOT TELL FROM WHERE THE FIRE CAME FROM BECAUSE OF THE SMOKE. SHE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY SAID THAT THE FIRE STARTED F...

Jul 2, 1998 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN AND THE TOLL TRUCK BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE OWNER'S HOUSE. VEHICLE SAT FOR 13 HOURS. AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. OWNER COULD NOT TELL FROM WHERE THE FIRE CAME FROM BECAUSE OF THE SMOKE. SHE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY SAID THAT THE FIRE STARTED F...

Jun 15, 1998 Unknown

NO SUMMARY

Jun 15, 1998 Unknown

NO SUMMARY

Jun 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP, CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT END. ALSO THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP, CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT END. ALSO THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 26, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A NUMBER OF BRAKING PROBLEMS. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL VIRBRATES. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE BRAKES PADS AND SHOES REPLACED SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT LEAST TWICE. THE ENTIRE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED A MONTH AGO. THE PROB...

May 26, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A NUMBER OF BRAKING PROBLEMS. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL VIRBRATES. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE BRAKES PADS AND SHOES REPLACED SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT LEAST TWICE. THE ENTIRE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED A MONTH AGO. THE PROB...

May 14, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR GREATER THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHAKES VIGOROUSLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY LEFT TO RIGHT. BEEN IN THE DEALER 8 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED 4 SETS OF TIRES/ROTORS. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

May 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR GREATER THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHAKES VIGOROUSLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY LEFT TO RIGHT. BEEN IN THE DEALER 8 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED 4 SETS OF TIRES/ROTORS. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

May 14, 1998 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR GREATER THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHAKES VIGOROUSLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY LEFT TO RIGHT. BEEN IN THE DEALER 8 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED 4 SETS OF TIRES/ROTORS. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

May 14, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR GREATER THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHAKES VIGOROUSLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY LEFT TO RIGHT. BEEN IN THE DEALER 8 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED 4 SETS OF TIRES/ROTORS. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

May 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR GREATER THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHAKES VIGOROUSLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY LEFT TO RIGHT. BEEN IN THE DEALER 8 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED 4 SETS OF TIRES/ROTORS. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

May 14, 1998 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR GREATER THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHAKES VIGOROUSLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY LEFT TO RIGHT. BEEN IN THE DEALER 8 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED 4 SETS OF TIRES/ROTORS. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 8, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, AND IT ALSO VIBRATES AT LOW SPEED WHEN BRAKING. ON WARM DAYS, WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING IN TRAFFIC ONE CAN SMELL RAW GASOLINE INSIDE AND AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR, BUT THERE ARE NO LEAKS IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 8, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, AND IT ALSO VIBRATES AT LOW SPEED WHEN BRAKING. ON WARM DAYS, WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING IN TRAFFIC ONE CAN SMELL RAW GASOLINE INSIDE AND AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR, BUT THERE ARE NO LEAKS IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 3, 1998 Seat Belts

RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT LOCKS AND WILL NOT RELEASE UNTIL YOU UNHOOK AND LET IT RETRACT COMPLETELY.

Mar 3, 1998 Seat Belts

RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT LOCKS AND WILL NOT RELEASE UNTIL YOU UNHOOK AND LET IT RETRACT COMPLETELY.

Feb 20, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

ON THE AIR INTAKE WATER COMES IN AND IF THE DRIVER PUSHES THE ACCELERATOR TOO HARD THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. *AK

Feb 20, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

ON THE AIR INTAKE WATER COMES IN AND IF THE DRIVER PUSHES THE ACCELERATOR TOO HARD THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. *AK

Feb 18, 1998 Steering

STEERING WHEEL EXPERIENCES EXTREME VIBRATION.

Feb 18, 1998 Steering

STEERING WHEEL EXPERIENCES EXTREME VIBRATION.

Feb 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED AND CONTRIBUTED TO A COLLISION.

Feb 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED AND CONTRIBUTED TO A COLLISION.

Feb 4, 1998 Air Bags Crash

TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH ACCIDENT OCCURRED, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. LOCATION OF I MPACT NOT GIVEN. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Air Bags Crash

TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH ACCIDENT OCCURRED, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. LOCATION OF I MPACT NOT GIVEN. *AK

Jan 14, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE AIR INLET ELBOW DOES NOT DRAIN PROPERLY.

Jan 14, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE AIR INLET ELBOW DOES NOT DRAIN PROPERLY.

Jan 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE AIR INLET ELBOW DOES NOT DRAIN PROPERLY.

Jan 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE AIR INLET ELBOW DOES NOT DRAIN PROPERLY.

Dec 30, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE PROPERLY.

Dec 30, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE PROPERLY.

Dec 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, A SQUEAKING NOISE IS HEARD. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD SOME OF THE PARTS ON THE BRAKES REPLACED. THE SQUEAKING NOISE IS THERE. *AK

Dec 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, A SQUEAKING NOISE IS HEARD. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD SOME OF THE PARTS ON THE BRAKES REPLACED. THE SQUEAKING NOISE IS THERE. *AK

Dec 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ABS BRAKES FAILED; ALSO, PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Dec 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ABS BRAKES FAILED; ALSO, PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Dec 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ABS BRAKES FAILED; ALSO, PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Dec 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ABS BRAKES FAILED; ALSO, PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

Nov 21, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ON ANY HIGHWAY AT DIFFERENT TIMES IN A CORNER OR TURN IN ROAD, THE STEERING JUST GOES AWAY; IT FEELS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE LINKAGE FOR A SPLIT SECOND, BUT THEN IT RETURNS AND IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER SAID THAT T...

Nov 21, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ON ANY HIGHWAY AT DIFFERENT TIMES IN A CORNER OR TURN IN ROAD, THE STEERING JUST GOES AWAY; IT FEELS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE LINKAGE FOR A SPLIT SECOND, BUT THEN IT RETURNS AND IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER SAID THAT T...

Nov 17, 1997 Suspension

WHILE GOING 40MPH, WOULD EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. HAD TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER & INFORMED THAT ITS A PROBLEM THAT HAPPENS IN THUNDERBIRDS SOMETIMES. CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM OF VIBRATION. *AK

Nov 17, 1997 Suspension

WHILE GOING 40MPH, WOULD EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. HAD TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER & INFORMED THAT ITS A PROBLEM THAT HAPPENS IN THUNDERBIRDS SOMETIMES. CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM OF VIBRATION. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND THE FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP. REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND THE FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP. REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND THE FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP. REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND THE FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP. REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

WATER WAS GETTING INTO AIR CLEANER.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

WATER WAS GETTING INTO AIR CLEANER.

Oct 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Oct 15, 1997 Visibility

DRIVERS WINDOW FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Oct 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Oct 15, 1997 Visibility

DRIVERS WINDOW FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Oct 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS WARPED.

Oct 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS WARPED.

Sep 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *AK

Sep 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *AK

Sep 22, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED.

Sep 22, 1997 Structure

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Sep 22, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED.

Sep 22, 1997 Structure

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SENSOR SYSTEM FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Power Train

SOLENOID FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SENSOR SYSTEM FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Power Train

SOLENOID FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THE DESIGN OF THE HEAD LIGHTS IS INFERIOR TO PREVIOUS MODELS, THERE IS LESS VISIBILITY WITH THE 1996 MODEL. THE DRIVER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VISIBILITY.

Sep 11, 1997 Structure

SUNVISOR HITS DRIVER IN HEAD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST.

Sep 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THE DESIGN OF THE HEAD LIGHTS IS INFERIOR TO PREVIOUS MODELS, THERE IS LESS VISIBILITY WITH THE 1996 MODEL. THE DRIVER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VISIBILITY.

Sep 11, 1997 Structure

SUNVISOR HITS DRIVER IN HEAD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST.

Sep 9, 1997 Structure

DOOR HINGE FAILED.

Sep 9, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.

Sep 9, 1997 Structure

DOOR HINGE FAILED.

Sep 9, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.

Sep 3, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED.

Sep 3, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE FAILED.

Sep 3, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT FAILED.

Sep 3, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED.

Sep 3, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE FAILED.

Sep 3, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT FAILED.

Sep 2, 1997 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED.

Sep 2, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S DOOR GLASS VIBRATES.

Sep 2, 1997 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED.

Sep 2, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S DOOR GLASS VIBRATES.

Aug 28, 1997 Equipment

MILDEW SMELL COMING FROM A/C SYSTEM.

Aug 28, 1997 Equipment

MILDEW SMELL COMING FROM A/C SYSTEM.

Aug 27, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED FOUR TIMES.

Aug 27, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED FOUR TIMES.

Jul 29, 1997 Steering

WHEN MAKING LEFT/RIGHT TURN, STEERING WHEELCOULD TURN, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. VEHICLE NOT TURNING BUT GOES STRAIGHT & THEN STEERING KICKS IN. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jul 29, 1997 Steering

WHEN MAKING LEFT/RIGHT TURN, STEERING WHEELCOULD TURN, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. VEHICLE NOT TURNING BUT GOES STRAIGHT & THEN STEERING KICKS IN. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION.

Jul 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION.

Jun 9, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Jun 9, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

May 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES.

May 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES.

May 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES; UPON DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO BRAKES. APPLIED EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES WHICH SLOWED DOWN A LITTLE THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT LIKE IT SHOULD. THE BRAKES WERE INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE IS IN FOR REPAIR. *AK

May 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES; UPON DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO BRAKES. APPLIED EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES WHICH SLOWED DOWN A LITTLE THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT LIKE IT SHOULD. THE BRAKES WERE INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE IS IN FOR REPAIR. *AK

Apr 28, 1997 Visibility

SUNROOF GUIDE FAILED.

Apr 28, 1997 Visibility

SUNROOF GUIDE FAILED.

Apr 24, 1997 Visibility

HEATER/DEFROSTER CONTROL SWITCH FAILED, DRIVER COULD NOT SEE, HAD TO STOP VEHICLE IN MIDDLE OF STREET.

Apr 24, 1997 Visibility

HEATER/DEFROSTER CONTROL SWITCH FAILED, DRIVER COULD NOT SEE, HAD TO STOP VEHICLE IN MIDDLE OF STREET.

Apr 20, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS CONSTANT DRIFT/PULL TO THE RIGHT, CREATING TIRES THAT BECOME FEATHERES, THUS MAKING VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *AK

Apr 20, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS CONSTANT DRIFT/PULL TO THE RIGHT, CREATING TIRES THAT BECOME FEATHERES, THUS MAKING VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *AK

Apr 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES WHEN STOPPING.

Apr 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES WHEN STOPPING.

Apr 16, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON.

Apr 16, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON.

Apr 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Power Train

REAR END DIFFERENTIAL FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Power Train

REAR END DIFFERENTIAL FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED.

Apr 9, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGERS AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Apr 9, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT.

Apr 9, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGERS AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Apr 9, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT.

Mar 26, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR LEFT SHOULDER HARNESS FAILS TO BUCKLE PROPERLY IN THE LATCHING MECHANISN. HAS TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY FAILED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 26, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR LEFT SHOULDER HARNESS FAILS TO BUCKLE PROPERLY IN THE LATCHING MECHANISN. HAS TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY FAILED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 28, 1997 Air Bags

CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT AIR BAG IS A SAFETY HAZARD, WANTS AIRBAG DISONNECTED.

Feb 28, 1997 Air Bags

CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT AIR BAG IS A SAFETY HAZARD, WANTS AIRBAG DISONNECTED.

Feb 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GRIND/NOISY, REPLACED THREE TIMES.

Feb 21, 1997 Visibility

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER FAILED.

Feb 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GRIND/NOISY, REPLACED THREE TIMES.

Feb 21, 1997 Visibility

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER FAILED.

Feb 20, 1997 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG FAILED TWICE.

Feb 20, 1997 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG FAILED TWICE.

Feb 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON THREE OCCASIONS WHEN ENGAGING BRAKE THE THROTTLE WAS INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED TOO.

Feb 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON THREE OCCASIONS WHEN ENGAGING BRAKE THE THROTTLE WAS INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED TOO.

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAN SWITCH DEFECTIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE IDLE PROBLEM.

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAN SWITCH DEFECTIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE IDLE PROBLEM.

Feb 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES SHOOK; ALSO THE ROTORS FELT LIKE THEY WERE TURNING. *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES SHOOK; ALSO THE ROTORS FELT LIKE THEY WERE TURNING. *AK

Jan 29, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN A CRASH THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG PUNCTURED THE OCCUPANT'S LUNGS. *AK

Jan 29, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN A CRASH THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG PUNCTURED THE OCCUPANT'S LUNGS. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED 4 TIMES.

Jan 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED 4 TIMES.

Jan 23, 1997 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT VIBRATION.

Jan 23, 1997 Wheels

REAR RIGHT WHEEL CAME OFF.

Jan 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED.

Jan 23, 1997 Structure

DOORS FIT LOOSELY.

Jan 23, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS ARE NOT STABLE REQUIRED CONSTANT ADJUSTMENT.

Jan 23, 1997 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT VIBRATION.

Jan 23, 1997 Wheels

REAR RIGHT WHEEL CAME OFF.

Jan 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED.

Jan 23, 1997 Structure

DOORS FIT LOOSELY.

Jan 23, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS ARE NOT STABLE REQUIRED CONSTANT ADJUSTMENT.

Jan 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD ROTORS REPLACED THREE TIMES BECAUSE OF WARPING. QUALIFIED FOR LEMON LAW. *AK

Jan 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD ROTORS REPLACED THREE TIMES BECAUSE OF WARPING. QUALIFIED FOR LEMON LAW. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WAS HIT IN RIGHT FRONT TIRE THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. WILL EXPLAIN . *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WAS HIT IN RIGHT FRONT TIRE THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. WILL EXPLAIN . *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS OVERHEATED, CAUSING ROTORS TO WARP.

Dec 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS OVERHEATED, CAUSING ROTORS TO WARP.

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER HEAD REPLACED.

Dec 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP.

Dec 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED, NOT REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP DUE TO INABILITY TO OBTAIN PARTS.

Dec 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED NOT REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP DUE TO INABILITY TO OBTAIN PARTS.

Dec 11, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK AT LOW SPEEDS.

Dec 11, 1996 Steering

CROOKED STEERING WHEEL REPLACED.

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

ODOMETER NOT WORKING.

Dec 11, 1996 Visibility

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE NOT WORKING.

Dec 11, 1996 Visibility

DEFROSTER NOT WORKING.

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER HEAD REPLACED.

Dec 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP.

Dec 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED, NOT REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP DUE TO INABILITY TO OBTAIN PARTS.

Dec 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED NOT REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP DUE TO INABILITY TO OBTAIN PARTS.

Dec 11, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK AT LOW SPEEDS.

Dec 11, 1996 Steering

CROOKED STEERING WHEEL REPLACED.

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

ODOMETER NOT WORKING.

Dec 11, 1996 Visibility

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE NOT WORKING.

Dec 11, 1996 Visibility

DEFROSTER NOT WORKING.

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL SINKS BELOW THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LEVEL, CAUSING DRIVER TO PUSH DOWN ON ACCELERATOR.

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL SINKS BELOW THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LEVEL, CAUSING DRIVER TO PUSH DOWN ON ACCELERATOR.

Oct 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT END VIBRATES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT END VIBRATES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. *AK

Oct 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION AT STOP LIGHT, FOOT APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL, SUDDENLY PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOOR, WAS ABLE TO PUMP UP ONCE PEDAL, BUT, BRAKES WENT BACK DOWN.*AK

Oct 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION AT STOP LIGHT, FOOT APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL, SUDDENLY PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOOR, WAS ABLE TO PUMP UP ONCE PEDAL, BUT, BRAKES WENT BACK DOWN.*AK

Oct 15, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE AND AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE AND AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE AND AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE AND AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE AND AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE AND AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Sep 30, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND THE FUEL SWITCH IN THE TRUNK DID NOT WORK AFTER THE COLLISION , THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START BACK UP AFTER THE COLLISION AND THER DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT. *AK

Sep 30, 1996 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND THE FUEL SWITCH IN THE TRUNK DID NOT WORK AFTER THE COLLISION , THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START BACK UP AFTER THE COLLISION AND THER DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT. *AK

Sep 30, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND THE FUEL SWITCH IN THE TRUNK DID NOT WORK AFTER THE COLLISION , THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START BACK UP AFTER THE COLLISION AND THER DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT. *AK

Sep 30, 1996 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND THE FUEL SWITCH IN THE TRUNK DID NOT WORK AFTER THE COLLISION , THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START BACK UP AFTER THE COLLISION AND THER DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT. *AK

Sep 24, 1996 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT VIBRATES.

Sep 24, 1996 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT VIBRATES.

Sep 12, 1996 Structure

ENGINE HOOD STRUTS ARE TOO WEAK TO KEEP HOOD IN OPEN POSITION/ HOOD CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S BACK. *AK

Sep 12, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, ALSO IS NOISY. *AK

Sep 12, 1996 Structure

ENGINE HOOD STRUTS ARE TOO WEAK TO KEEP HOOD IN OPEN POSITION/ HOOD CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S BACK. *AK

Sep 12, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, ALSO IS NOISY. *AK

Aug 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, DESIGN OF ENGINE ALLOWS WATER TO SATURATE THE AIR FILTER, CAUSING ENGINE TO CUT OUT.

Aug 14, 1996 Power Train

PCM CHIP PROBLEM CAUSED ENGINE TO CUT OUT AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.

Aug 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, DESIGN OF ENGINE ALLOWS WATER TO SATURATE THE AIR FILTER, CAUSING ENGINE TO CUT OUT.

Aug 14, 1996 Power Train

PCM CHIP PROBLEM CAUSED ENGINE TO CUT OUT AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.

Aug 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. *AK

Aug 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. *AK

Jul 30, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *SD

Jul 30, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *SD

Apr 10, 1996 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD DISCOLORED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Apr 10, 1996 Visibility

HEATER FAILED. *SD

Apr 10, 1996 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD DISCOLORED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Apr 10, 1996 Visibility

HEATER FAILED. *SD

Apr 1, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS OUT AFTER BEING STOPPED AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *AK

Apr 1, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS OUT AFTER BEING STOPPED AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *AK

Jan 30, 1996 Steering Crash

COMING AROUND A CURB GOING 25-30 MPH CAR STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. LOST CONTROL OF CAR AND HIT A MOUND OF DIRT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL

Jan 30, 1996 Steering Crash

COMING AROUND A CURB GOING 25-30 MPH CAR STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. LOST CONTROL OF CAR AND HIT A MOUND OF DIRT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL

Nov 7, 1995 Electrical System

ASSOCIATED W/MOISTURE, VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT REPEATEDLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Nov 7, 1995 Electrical System

ASSOCIATED W/MOISTURE, VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT REPEATEDLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT