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Jun 9, 2015 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SUB-MOUNT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DE...

Jun 9, 2015 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SUB-MOUNT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DE...

Jun 9, 2015 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SUB-MOUNT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DE...

Jun 9, 2015 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SUB-MOUNT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DE...

Jul 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I AM USING MY CRUISE CONTROL AND STEP ON THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE IT THAT THE CAR ACTUALLY SPEEDS UP. I HAVE TO STEP ON THE BRAKE SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT TO DISENGAGE. IT IS QUITE SCARY. *TR

Jul 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I AM USING MY CRUISE CONTROL AND STEP ON THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE IT THAT THE CAR ACTUALLY SPEEDS UP. I HAVE TO STEP ON THE BRAKE SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT TO DISENGAGE. IT IS QUITE SCARY. *TR

Jun 11, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 11, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

HERE IS THE LIST OF PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. 1.PURCHASED FROM BOB MULLEN AUTO BATAVIA NY MILAGE: 58702 ,JUNE 3RD 1999 2.RETURNED CAR 10 DAYS LATER , AC DIDN'T WORK, DEALER REPIRED AT HIS COST OF $500. 3.JAN 2000 REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM. MY SHARE OF BILL $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 MONROE MUFFLER, ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

HERE IS THE LIST OF PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. 1.PURCHASED FROM BOB MULLEN AUTO BATAVIA NY MILAGE: 58702 ,JUNE 3RD 1999 2.RETURNED CAR 10 DAYS LATER , AC DIDN'T WORK, DEALER REPIRED AT HIS COST OF $500. 3.JAN 2000 REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM. MY SHARE OF BILL $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 MONROE MUFFLER, ...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

HERE IS THE LIST OF PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. 1.PURCHASED FROM BOB MULLEN AUTO BATAVIA NY MILAGE: 58702 ,JUNE 3RD 1999 2.RETURNED CAR 10 DAYS LATER , AC DIDN'T WORK, DEALER REPIRED AT HIS COST OF $500. 3.JAN 2000 REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM. MY SHARE OF BILL $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 MONROE MUFFLER, ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HERE IS THE LIST OF PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. 1.PURCHASED FROM BOB MULLEN AUTO BATAVIA NY MILAGE: 58702 ,JUNE 3RD 1999 2.RETURNED CAR 10 DAYS LATER , AC DIDN'T WORK, DEALER REPIRED AT HIS COST OF $500. 3.JAN 2000 REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM. MY SHARE OF BILL $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 MONROE MUFFLER, ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

HERE IS THE LIST OF PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. 1.PURCHASED FROM BOB MULLEN AUTO BATAVIA NY MILAGE: 58702 ,JUNE 3RD 1999 2.RETURNED CAR 10 DAYS LATER , AC DIDN'T WORK, DEALER REPIRED AT HIS COST OF $500. 3.JAN 2000 REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM. MY SHARE OF BILL $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 MONROE MUFFLER, ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

HERE IS THE LIST OF PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. 1.PURCHASED FROM BOB MULLEN AUTO BATAVIA NY MILAGE: 58702 ,JUNE 3RD 1999 2.RETURNED CAR 10 DAYS LATER , AC DIDN'T WORK, DEALER REPIRED AT HIS COST OF $500. 3.JAN 2000 REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM. MY SHARE OF BILL $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 MONROE MUFFLER, ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,774 mi

VEHICLE BROKE DOWN WHILE HEADED SOUTH I95 ON 12/26/02 IN PETERBURG,VIRGINIA. FORCED TO RENT A CAR WHILE BEING REPAIRED. REPLACED HEAD GASKETS AND EGO SENSOR AND PERIPHERAL WORK NEEDED. COST: $1,215.89 PLUS RENTAL (STRANDED IN VA) $264.60. TOTAL OF $1,480.49. THIS IS NOT A MAINTENANCE ITEM, BUT A F...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

HERE IS THE LIST OF PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. 1.PURCHASED FROM BOB MULLEN AUTO BATAVIA NY MILAGE: 58702 ,JUNE 3RD 1999 2.RETURNED CAR 10 DAYS LATER , AC DIDN'T WORK, DEALER REPIRED AT HIS COST OF $500. 3.JAN 2000 REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM. MY SHARE OF BILL $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 MONROE MUFFLER, ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

HERE IS THE LIST OF PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. 1.PURCHASED FROM BOB MULLEN AUTO BATAVIA NY MILAGE: 58702 ,JUNE 3RD 1999 2.RETURNED CAR 10 DAYS LATER , AC DIDN'T WORK, DEALER REPIRED AT HIS COST OF $500. 3.JAN 2000 REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM. MY SHARE OF BILL $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 MONROE MUFFLER, ...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

HERE IS THE LIST OF PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. 1.PURCHASED FROM BOB MULLEN AUTO BATAVIA NY MILAGE: 58702 ,JUNE 3RD 1999 2.RETURNED CAR 10 DAYS LATER , AC DIDN'T WORK, DEALER REPIRED AT HIS COST OF $500. 3.JAN 2000 REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM. MY SHARE OF BILL $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 MONROE MUFFLER, ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HERE IS THE LIST OF PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. 1.PURCHASED FROM BOB MULLEN AUTO BATAVIA NY MILAGE: 58702 ,JUNE 3RD 1999 2.RETURNED CAR 10 DAYS LATER , AC DIDN'T WORK, DEALER REPIRED AT HIS COST OF $500. 3.JAN 2000 REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM. MY SHARE OF BILL $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 MONROE MUFFLER, ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

HERE IS THE LIST OF PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. 1.PURCHASED FROM BOB MULLEN AUTO BATAVIA NY MILAGE: 58702 ,JUNE 3RD 1999 2.RETURNED CAR 10 DAYS LATER , AC DIDN'T WORK, DEALER REPIRED AT HIS COST OF $500. 3.JAN 2000 REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM. MY SHARE OF BILL $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 MONROE MUFFLER, ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

HERE IS THE LIST OF PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. 1.PURCHASED FROM BOB MULLEN AUTO BATAVIA NY MILAGE: 58702 ,JUNE 3RD 1999 2.RETURNED CAR 10 DAYS LATER , AC DIDN'T WORK, DEALER REPIRED AT HIS COST OF $500. 3.JAN 2000 REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM. MY SHARE OF BILL $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 MONROE MUFFLER, ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,774 mi

VEHICLE BROKE DOWN WHILE HEADED SOUTH I95 ON 12/26/02 IN PETERBURG,VIRGINIA. FORCED TO RENT A CAR WHILE BEING REPAIRED. REPLACED HEAD GASKETS AND EGO SENSOR AND PERIPHERAL WORK NEEDED. COST: $1,215.89 PLUS RENTAL (STRANDED IN VA) $264.60. TOTAL OF $1,480.49. THIS IS NOT A MAINTENANCE ITEM, BUT A F...

Nov 16, 2003 Power Train 72,100 mi

1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WOULDN'T GO IN GEAR. TURNING IT OFF AND ON IT WOULD GO IN GEAR UNTIL YOU STARTING GOING THEN NOTHING. *LA

Nov 16, 2003 Power Train 72,100 mi

1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WOULDN'T GO IN GEAR. TURNING IT OFF AND ON IT WOULD GO IN GEAR UNTIL YOU STARTING GOING THEN NOTHING. *LA

Sep 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND PAD FOR A NEW YORK TRIP. BY THE TIME CONSUMER ARRIVED IN NEW YORK BRAKES FAILED. CURRENTLY, BRAKE FLUID LEAK. *AK

Sep 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND PAD FOR A NEW YORK TRIP. BY THE TIME CONSUMER ARRIVED IN NEW YORK BRAKES FAILED. CURRENTLY, BRAKE FLUID LEAK. *AK

Sep 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND PAD FOR A NEW YORK TRIP. BY THE TIME CONSUMER ARRIVED IN NEW YORK BRAKES FAILED. CURRENTLY, BRAKE FLUID LEAK. *AK

Sep 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND PAD FOR A NEW YORK TRIP. BY THE TIME CONSUMER ARRIVED IN NEW YORK BRAKES FAILED. CURRENTLY, BRAKE FLUID LEAK. *AK

Sep 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND PAD FOR A NEW YORK TRIP. BY THE TIME CONSUMER ARRIVED IN NEW YORK BRAKES FAILED. CURRENTLY, BRAKE FLUID LEAK. *AK

Sep 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND PAD FOR A NEW YORK TRIP. BY THE TIME CONSUMER ARRIVED IN NEW YORK BRAKES FAILED. CURRENTLY, BRAKE FLUID LEAK. *AK

Jan 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING A COLLISION. AFTERWARDS, THE "ABS" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. TS

Jan 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING A COLLISION. AFTERWARDS, THE "ABS" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. TS

Sep 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WORN MOUNT ALLOWS ENGINE TO SHIFT AND BIND STEERING SO YOU CAN'T TURN TO THE RIGHT.*AK

Sep 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WORN MOUNT ALLOWS ENGINE TO SHIFT AND BIND STEERING SO YOU CAN'T TURN TO THE RIGHT.*AK

Aug 29, 2002 Suspension

REAR AIR SHOCKS WILL CAUSE VEHICLE TO HEAVILY VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 29, 2002 Suspension

REAR AIR SHOCKS WILL CAUSE VEHICLE TO HEAVILY VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 22, 2002 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 22, 2002 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO ERRATIC OPERATION. VEHICLE HAS A TENDENCY TO STALL OR HESITATE WITH NO PARTICULAR FAIL PATTERN. FUEL FILTERS HAVE BEEN CHANGED ALONG WITH FUEL PUMP AND OTHER ITEMS.*AK.*NLM

Jun 7, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO ERRATIC OPERATION. VEHICLE HAS A TENDENCY TO STALL OR HESITATE WITH NO PARTICULAR FAIL PATTERN. FUEL FILTERS HAVE BEEN CHANGED ALONG WITH FUEL PUMP AND OTHER ITEMS.*AK.*NLM

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO ERRATIC OPERATION. VEHICLE HAS A TENDENCY TO STALL OR HESITATE WITH NO PARTICULAR FAIL PATTERN. FUEL FILTERS HAVE BEEN CHANGED ALONG WITH FUEL PUMP AND OTHER ITEMS.*AK.*NLM

Jun 7, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO ERRATIC OPERATION. VEHICLE HAS A TENDENCY TO STALL OR HESITATE WITH NO PARTICULAR FAIL PATTERN. FUEL FILTERS HAVE BEEN CHANGED ALONG WITH FUEL PUMP AND OTHER ITEMS.*AK.*NLM

May 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS LEAKING INTO ENGINE.*AK

May 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS LEAKING INTO ENGINE.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING AT RANDOM INTERVALS. TOTAL LIGH LOST DURATION CAN BE UP TO 5 SECONDS AT TIME. LINCLON DEALER SAID THERE ARE NO HIEADLIGHTS RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. SOMEONE ON EDMUND'S WEB SITE MENTIONED THAT HIS 94' CONTINENTAL HAD THE SAME HEAD LIGHTS PROBLEM BUT WAS FIXED BY THE DEALER AS...

Apr 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING AT RANDOM INTERVALS. TOTAL LIGH LOST DURATION CAN BE UP TO 5 SECONDS AT TIME. LINCLON DEALER SAID THERE ARE NO HIEADLIGHTS RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. SOMEONE ON EDMUND'S WEB SITE MENTIONED THAT HIS 94' CONTINENTAL HAD THE SAME HEAD LIGHTS PROBLEM BUT WAS FIXED BY THE DEALER AS...

Nov 29, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING 50MPH ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STARTED TO ACELLERATE. ALSO, LEFT FRONT CALIPERS LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING 50MPH ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STARTED TO ACELLERATE. ALSO, LEFT FRONT CALIPERS LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING 50MPH ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STARTED TO ACELLERATE. ALSO, LEFT FRONT CALIPERS LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING 50MPH ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STARTED TO ACELLERATE. ALSO, LEFT FRONT CALIPERS LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 26, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING STRUTS/ SHOCKS WENT OUT, CAUSING LEVELERS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT, AND STEERING BECAME VERY HARD. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED REAR SHOCKS/STRUTS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *AK

Nov 26, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING STRUTS/ SHOCKS WENT OUT, CAUSING LEVELERS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT, AND STEERING BECAME VERY HARD. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED REAR SHOCKS/STRUTS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *AK

Oct 17, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR RIDE CONTROL COMES ON, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM ALWAYS STARTS WITH THE CONSTANTLY RUNNING AIR PUMP. *SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR RIDE CONTROL COMES ON, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM ALWAYS STARTS WITH THE CONSTANTLY RUNNING AIR PUMP. *SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THE CHECK DCL LIGHT ILLUMINATES, ACCOMPANIED BY A BEEP SOUND, ON THE MESSAGE CENTER, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER NOT TO WORRY, HOWEVER CONSUMER STATES IT IS ANNOYING AND IS OCCURRING SOMETIMES AS OFTEN AS 3 TIMES A DAY, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 1999. *SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR RIDE CONTROL COMES ON, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM ALWAYS STARTS WITH THE CONSTANTLY RUNNING AIR PUMP. *SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR RIDE CONTROL COMES ON, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM ALWAYS STARTS WITH THE CONSTANTLY RUNNING AIR PUMP. *SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THE CHECK DCL LIGHT ILLUMINATES, ACCOMPANIED BY A BEEP SOUND, ON THE MESSAGE CENTER, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER NOT TO WORRY, HOWEVER CONSUMER STATES IT IS ANNOYING AND IS OCCURRING SOMETIMES AS OFTEN AS 3 TIMES A DAY, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 1999. *SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR RIDE CONTROL COMES ON, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM ALWAYS STARTS WITH THE CONSTANTLY RUNNING AIR PUMP. *SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR RIDE CONTROL COMES ON, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM ALWAYS STARTS WITH THE CONSTANTLY RUNNING AIR PUMP. *SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THE CHECK DCL LIGHT ILLUMINATES, ACCOMPANIED BY A BEEP SOUND, ON THE MESSAGE CENTER, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER NOT TO WORRY, HOWEVER CONSUMER STATES IT IS ANNOYING AND IS OCCURRING SOMETIMES AS OFTEN AS 3 TIMES A DAY, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 1999. *SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR RIDE CONTROL COMES ON, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM ALWAYS STARTS WITH THE CONSTANTLY RUNNING AIR PUMP. *SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR RIDE CONTROL COMES ON, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM ALWAYS STARTS WITH THE CONSTANTLY RUNNING AIR PUMP. *SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THE CHECK DCL LIGHT ILLUMINATES, ACCOMPANIED BY A BEEP SOUND, ON THE MESSAGE CENTER, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER NOT TO WORRY, HOWEVER CONSUMER STATES IT IS ANNOYING AND IS OCCURRING SOMETIMES AS OFTEN AS 3 TIMES A DAY, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 1999. *SLC

Oct 12, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES OUT OF CONTROL, DRIVER THREW IT OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK, IT AGAIN WENT BACK TO IDLE ON ITS OWN.

Oct 12, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES OUT OF CONTROL, DRIVER THREW IT OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK, IT AGAIN WENT BACK TO IDLE ON ITS OWN.

Aug 21, 2001 Steering

CONTACTED FORD - THEY ONLY RESPOND TO OFFICIAL RECALLS OR LAWSUITS. PLEASE HELP ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Electrical System

CONTACTED FORD - THEY ONLY RESPOND TO OFFICIAL RECALLS OR LAWSUITS. PLEASE HELP ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Electrical System

CONTACTED FORD - THEY ONLY RESPOND TO OFFICIAL RECALLS OR LAWSUITS. PLEASE HELP ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Electrical System

CONTACTED FORD - THEY ONLY RESPOND TO OFFICIAL RECALLS OR LAWSUITS. PLEASE HELP ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Equipment

CONTACTED FORD - THEY ONLY RESPOND TO OFFICIAL RECALLS OR LAWSUITS. PLEASE HELP ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Steering

CONTACTED FORD - THEY ONLY RESPOND TO OFFICIAL RECALLS OR LAWSUITS. PLEASE HELP ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Electrical System

CONTACTED FORD - THEY ONLY RESPOND TO OFFICIAL RECALLS OR LAWSUITS. PLEASE HELP ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Electrical System

CONTACTED FORD - THEY ONLY RESPOND TO OFFICIAL RECALLS OR LAWSUITS. PLEASE HELP ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Electrical System

CONTACTED FORD - THEY ONLY RESPOND TO OFFICIAL RECALLS OR LAWSUITS. PLEASE HELP ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Equipment

CONTACTED FORD - THEY ONLY RESPOND TO OFFICIAL RECALLS OR LAWSUITS. PLEASE HELP ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jul 16, 2001 Suspension

AIR RIDE CONTROL SYSTEM WENT OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY DOWN TO ROAD. HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEMS. *AK

Jul 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR RIDE CONTROL SYSTEM WENT OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY DOWN TO ROAD. HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEMS. *AK

Jul 16, 2001 Suspension

AIR RIDE CONTROL SYSTEM WENT OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY DOWN TO ROAD. HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEMS. *AK

Jul 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR RIDE CONTROL SYSTEM WENT OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY DOWN TO ROAD. HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEMS. *AK

Jul 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL RETURNS SLOWLY, SOMETIMES DOES NOT RETURN AT ALL. DEALER HAS TSB PUBLISHED ABOUT PROBLEM - 92-19-2 ABS PEDAL RETURNS SLOW: NEW BRAKE BOOSTER. REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE BOOSTER IS NECESSARY, HOWEVER, DEALER DOES NOT FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE - THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT ALWAYS RETURN ! THIS...

Jul 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL RETURNS SLOWLY, SOMETIMES DOES NOT RETURN AT ALL. DEALER HAS TSB PUBLISHED ABOUT PROBLEM - 92-19-2 ABS PEDAL RETURNS SLOW: NEW BRAKE BOOSTER. REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE BOOSTER IS NECESSARY, HOWEVER, DEALER DOES NOT FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE - THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT ALWAYS RETURN ! THIS...

Jul 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL RETURNS SLOWLY, SOMETIMES DOES NOT RETURN AT ALL. DEALER HAS TSB PUBLISHED ABOUT PROBLEM - 92-19-2 ABS PEDAL RETURNS SLOW: NEW BRAKE BOOSTER. REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE BOOSTER IS NECESSARY, HOWEVER, DEALER DOES NOT FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE - THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT ALWAYS RETURN ! THIS...

Jul 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL RETURNS SLOWLY, SOMETIMES DOES NOT RETURN AT ALL. DEALER HAS TSB PUBLISHED ABOUT PROBLEM - 92-19-2 ABS PEDAL RETURNS SLOW: NEW BRAKE BOOSTER. REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE BOOSTER IS NECESSARY, HOWEVER, DEALER DOES NOT FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE - THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT ALWAYS RETURN ! THIS...

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING COOLANT TO GO INTO PISTON. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING COOLANT TO GO INTO PISTON. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

May 6, 2001 Equipment

CONTROL DATA CENTER (CDL) FAILURE CONTIUOUSLY. FORD SAYS TYPICAL WITH THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT RECCOMEND REPLACING. CAN NOT GET CORRECT DATA ALL THE TIME (IE)GAS AMOUNT, OIL GUAGE, WATER GAUGE ETC... CONTIUOUS BEEPING. VERY PRICY TO REPAIR. HAPPENS ON MANY LINCOLNS*AK

May 6, 2001 Suspension

IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THE 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL EXECUTIVE SERIES HAS MANY PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT EVEN SELL IT TO A USED CAR DEALER DUE TO ITS KNOWN DEFECTS. REAR AIR SUSPENSION BLEW OUT (BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING) HEAD GASKET IN AN ENGINE THAT GETS IT'S OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES OR ...

May 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THE 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL EXECUTIVE SERIES HAS MANY PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT EVEN SELL IT TO A USED CAR DEALER DUE TO ITS KNOWN DEFECTS. REAR AIR SUSPENSION BLEW OUT (BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING) HEAD GASKET IN AN ENGINE THAT GETS IT'S OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES OR ...

May 6, 2001 Wheels

IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THE 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL EXECUTIVE SERIES HAS MANY PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT EVEN SELL IT TO A USED CAR DEALER DUE TO ITS KNOWN DEFECTS. REAR AIR SUSPENSION BLEW OUT (BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING) HEAD GASKET IN AN ENGINE THAT GETS IT'S OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES OR ...

May 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THE 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL EXECUTIVE SERIES HAS MANY PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT EVEN SELL IT TO A USED CAR DEALER DUE TO ITS KNOWN DEFECTS. REAR AIR SUSPENSION BLEW OUT (BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING) HEAD GASKET IN AN ENGINE THAT GETS IT'S OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES OR ...

May 6, 2001 Equipment

CONTROL DATA CENTER (CDL) FAILURE CONTIUOUSLY. FORD SAYS TYPICAL WITH THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT RECCOMEND REPLACING. CAN NOT GET CORRECT DATA ALL THE TIME (IE)GAS AMOUNT, OIL GUAGE, WATER GAUGE ETC... CONTIUOUS BEEPING. VERY PRICY TO REPAIR. HAPPENS ON MANY LINCOLNS*AK

May 6, 2001 Suspension

IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THE 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL EXECUTIVE SERIES HAS MANY PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT EVEN SELL IT TO A USED CAR DEALER DUE TO ITS KNOWN DEFECTS. REAR AIR SUSPENSION BLEW OUT (BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING) HEAD GASKET IN AN ENGINE THAT GETS IT'S OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES OR ...

May 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THE 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL EXECUTIVE SERIES HAS MANY PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT EVEN SELL IT TO A USED CAR DEALER DUE TO ITS KNOWN DEFECTS. REAR AIR SUSPENSION BLEW OUT (BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING) HEAD GASKET IN AN ENGINE THAT GETS IT'S OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES OR ...

May 6, 2001 Wheels

IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THE 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL EXECUTIVE SERIES HAS MANY PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT EVEN SELL IT TO A USED CAR DEALER DUE TO ITS KNOWN DEFECTS. REAR AIR SUSPENSION BLEW OUT (BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING) HEAD GASKET IN AN ENGINE THAT GETS IT'S OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES OR ...

May 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THE 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL EXECUTIVE SERIES HAS MANY PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT EVEN SELL IT TO A USED CAR DEALER DUE TO ITS KNOWN DEFECTS. REAR AIR SUSPENSION BLEW OUT (BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING) HEAD GASKET IN AN ENGINE THAT GETS IT'S OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES OR ...

Apr 16, 2001 Suspension

ALL FOUR SHOCK ABSORBERS WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING . ALSO, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 16, 2001 Suspension

ALL FOUR SHOCK ABSORBERS WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING . ALSO, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 16, 2001 Suspension

ALL FOUR SHOCK ABSORBERS WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING . ALSO, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 16, 2001 Suspension

ALL FOUR SHOCK ABSORBERS WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING . ALSO, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 19, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH SPEEDOMETER WILL DIE, CONSUMER STILL KEEPS SAME SPEED, BUT READING IS ZERO.*AK

Mar 19, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH SPEEDOMETER WILL DIE, CONSUMER STILL KEEPS SAME SPEED, BUT READING IS ZERO.*AK

Feb 24, 2001 Air Bags

TWO YEARS AGO I HAD THE REAR AIR BAGS REPAIRED AT THE DEALER AT A COST OF $1500. AT THE BEGINING OF THIS YEAR THE FRONT AIR BAGS STARTED TO GO. LIKE THE REARS THE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IS SPORATIC.SOMETIMES THE CAR LOWERS ITSELF OVERNIGHT, OTHER TIMES IT HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. I HAVE ALS...

Feb 24, 2001 Air Bags

TWO YEARS AGO I HAD THE REAR AIR BAGS REPAIRED AT THE DEALER AT A COST OF $1500. AT THE BEGINING OF THIS YEAR THE FRONT AIR BAGS STARTED TO GO. LIKE THE REARS THE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IS SPORATIC.SOMETIMES THE CAR LOWERS ITSELF OVERNIGHT, OTHER TIMES IT HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. I HAVE ALS...

Jan 11, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING HOOD LATCH REMAINED LATCHED IN PLACE, BUT HOOD FLEW UP, BLOCKING DRIVERS VIEW, AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 11, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING HOOD LATCH REMAINED LATCHED IN PLACE, BUT HOOD FLEW UP, BLOCKING DRIVERS VIEW, AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE 3.8 LITER WITH V6; HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 77,000 MILES . MAUNFACTURR WILL NOT COVER HEAD GASKET EVEN WITH THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.*AK

Dec 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE 3.8 LITER WITH V6; HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 77,000 MILES . MAUNFACTURR WILL NOT COVER HEAD GASKET EVEN WITH THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.*AK

Oct 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE AFTER LOSS OF COOLANT. *AK

Oct 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE AFTER LOSS OF COOLANT. *AK

Oct 20, 2000 Suspension

THE SELF LEVELING AIR SHOCKS ARE LOSING AIR AND THE COMPRESSOR RUNS ALL THE TIME. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS WILL COST ME $500 PER WHEEL TO CORRECT. ALTHOUGH MY CAR HAS ALOT OF MILES ON IT, I CAN'T EVEN TRADE IT IN BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS IT HAS. I WONDER IF OTHER LINCOLN OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED ...

Oct 20, 2000 Equipment

THE SELF LEVELING AIR SHOCKS ARE LOSING AIR AND THE COMPRESSOR RUNS ALL THE TIME. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS WILL COST ME $500 PER WHEEL TO CORRECT. ALTHOUGH MY CAR HAS ALOT OF MILES ON IT, I CAN'T EVEN TRADE IT IN BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS IT HAS. I WONDER IF OTHER LINCOLN OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED ...

Oct 20, 2000 Suspension

THE SELF LEVELING AIR SHOCKS ARE LOSING AIR AND THE COMPRESSOR RUNS ALL THE TIME. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS WILL COST ME $500 PER WHEEL TO CORRECT. ALTHOUGH MY CAR HAS ALOT OF MILES ON IT, I CAN'T EVEN TRADE IT IN BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS IT HAS. I WONDER IF OTHER LINCOLN OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED ...

Oct 20, 2000 Equipment

THE SELF LEVELING AIR SHOCKS ARE LOSING AIR AND THE COMPRESSOR RUNS ALL THE TIME. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS WILL COST ME $500 PER WHEEL TO CORRECT. ALTHOUGH MY CAR HAS ALOT OF MILES ON IT, I CAN'T EVEN TRADE IT IN BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS IT HAS. I WONDER IF OTHER LINCOLN OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED ...

Oct 2, 2000 Suspension

WITH IN 10 MONTHS ALL FOUR AIR SUSPENSIONS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE DROPPING TO THE FRAME, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK EACH DIAPHRAM THAT FAILED WAS DUE TO SALT CORROSSION. *YH

Oct 2, 2000 Suspension

WITH IN 10 MONTHS ALL FOUR AIR SUSPENSIONS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE DROPPING TO THE FRAME, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK EACH DIAPHRAM THAT FAILED WAS DUE TO SALT CORROSSION. *YH

Sep 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS LINCOLN NOW HAS 147,000 MILES ON IT . THE HEAD GASKETS ARE LEAKING AGAIN, THEY WERE REPLACED 2 TIMES ALREADY. GETTING CHECK DCL LIGHT, BUZZER ALL THE TIME, THIS WAS FIXED ONCE ALREADY. A/C STILL BLOWS HOT AIR. I WILL NEVER BUY A LINCOLN AGAIN.. I HAVE SPENT TO MUCH MONEY FIXING FORDS REACU...

Sep 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS LINCOLN NOW HAS 147,000 MILES ON IT . THE HEAD GASKETS ARE LEAKING AGAIN, THEY WERE REPLACED 2 TIMES ALREADY. GETTING CHECK DCL LIGHT, BUZZER ALL THE TIME, THIS WAS FIXED ONCE ALREADY. A/C STILL BLOWS HOT AIR. I WILL NEVER BUY A LINCOLN AGAIN.. I HAVE SPENT TO MUCH MONEY FIXING FORDS REACU...

Sep 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS LINCOLN NOW HAS 147,000 MILES ON IT . THE HEAD GASKETS ARE LEAKING AGAIN, THEY WERE REPLACED 2 TIMES ALREADY. GETTING CHECK DCL LIGHT, BUZZER ALL THE TIME, THIS WAS FIXED ONCE ALREADY. A/C STILL BLOWS HOT AIR. I WILL NEVER BUY A LINCOLN AGAIN.. I HAVE SPENT TO MUCH MONEY FIXING FORDS REACU...

Sep 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS LINCOLN NOW HAS 147,000 MILES ON IT . THE HEAD GASKETS ARE LEAKING AGAIN, THEY WERE REPLACED 2 TIMES ALREADY. GETTING CHECK DCL LIGHT, BUZZER ALL THE TIME, THIS WAS FIXED ONCE ALREADY. A/C STILL BLOWS HOT AIR. I WILL NEVER BUY A LINCOLN AGAIN.. I HAVE SPENT TO MUCH MONEY FIXING FORDS REACU...

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAK CAUSED OVERHEAT, COMMON PROBLEM, RECALL ON OTHER YEARS, $1500 REPAIR, IF THEY KNOW ABOUT THIS WHY WON'T THEY RECALL THE 1992?*AK

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAK CAUSED OVERHEAT, COMMON PROBLEM, RECALL ON OTHER YEARS, $1500 REPAIR, IF THEY KNOW ABOUT THIS WHY WON'T THEY RECALL THE 1992?*AK

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAK CAUSED OVERHEAT, COMMON PROBLEM, RECALL ON OTHER YEARS, $1500 REPAIR, IF THEY KNOW ABOUT THIS WHY WON'T THEY RECALL THE 1992?*AK

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAK CAUSED OVERHEAT, COMMON PROBLEM, RECALL ON OTHER YEARS, $1500 REPAIR, IF THEY KNOW ABOUT THIS WHY WON'T THEY RECALL THE 1992?*AK

Aug 28, 2000 Suspension

REAR END DROPPED MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT, AFTER DEALER EXAMINATION ALL FOUR AIR STRUTS PN FOOY-5A96-D HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE ELECTRIC ADJUSTERS AND SPG & SHK ABS

Aug 28, 2000 Suspension

THE AIR BAG SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHEN THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE BOUNCES ON THE ROAD. *MJS

Aug 28, 2000 Suspension

THE AIR BAG SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHEN THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE BOUNCES ON THE ROAD. *MJS

Aug 28, 2000 Suspension

REAR END DROPPED MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT, AFTER DEALER EXAMINATION ALL FOUR AIR STRUTS PN FOOY-5A96-D HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE ELECTRIC ADJUSTERS AND SPG & SHK ABS

Aug 28, 2000 Suspension

THE AIR BAG SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHEN THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE BOUNCES ON THE ROAD. *MJS

Aug 28, 2000 Suspension

THE AIR BAG SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHEN THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE BOUNCES ON THE ROAD. *MJS

Aug 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ENGINE PROBLEMS, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR WERE REPLACED DUE TO A COOLANT LEAK, OIL GAUGE GOES HIGH AND LOW AND OIL LIGHT COMES ON, DEALER REPLACED THE EGO SENSOR, HEAD GASKET LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKETS, SPARK PLUGS, AND CLEANED THE CARB...

Aug 21, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL SUSPENSION PROBLEMS, SWAY BAR AND LINKS WORN, REAR STRUTS NEED REPLACED, HEIGHT SENSOR REPLACED, AIR SUSPENSION PUMP REPLACED, AND RIGHT STRUT ROD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED STEERING TO MAKE A CRUNCHING NOISE WHEN MAKING HARD TURNS. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Steering

ALARM BUTTON COVER MISSING. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR, DEALER REPLACED THE INNER AND OUTER SHIFT SHAFT. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING SYSTEM LEAKING ONTO TIE ROD, THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND RACK AND PINIONS. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Electrical System

THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON, DEALER FOUND THE RIGHT AND LEFT CRASH SENSORS ROTTED OFF. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLEY, THE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL HEAD SHORTED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Structure

FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNT REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Power Train

OUTER CV BOOT REPLACED, TRANSMISSION PAN REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Power Train

OUTER CV BOOT REPLACED, TRANSMISSION PAN REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CLOCK AND SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE OUT, DEALER REPLACED THE BULBS. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Visibility

HEATER CONTROL WILL NOT SHUT OFF. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Structure

DRIVER'S DOOR POWER LOCK IS INOPERABLE. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ENGINE PROBLEMS, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR WERE REPLACED DUE TO A COOLANT LEAK, OIL GAUGE GOES HIGH AND LOW AND OIL LIGHT COMES ON, DEALER REPLACED THE EGO SENSOR, HEAD GASKET LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKETS, SPARK PLUGS, AND CLEANED THE CARB...

Aug 21, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL SUSPENSION PROBLEMS, SWAY BAR AND LINKS WORN, REAR STRUTS NEED REPLACED, HEIGHT SENSOR REPLACED, AIR SUSPENSION PUMP REPLACED, AND RIGHT STRUT ROD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED STEERING TO MAKE A CRUNCHING NOISE WHEN MAKING HARD TURNS. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Steering

ALARM BUTTON COVER MISSING. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR, DEALER REPLACED THE INNER AND OUTER SHIFT SHAFT. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING SYSTEM LEAKING ONTO TIE ROD, THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND RACK AND PINIONS. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Electrical System

THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON, DEALER FOUND THE RIGHT AND LEFT CRASH SENSORS ROTTED OFF. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLEY, THE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL HEAD SHORTED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Structure

FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNT REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Power Train

OUTER CV BOOT REPLACED, TRANSMISSION PAN REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Power Train

OUTER CV BOOT REPLACED, TRANSMISSION PAN REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CLOCK AND SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE OUT, DEALER REPLACED THE BULBS. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Visibility

HEATER CONTROL WILL NOT SHUT OFF. *SLC

Aug 21, 2000 Structure

DRIVER'S DOOR POWER LOCK IS INOPERABLE. *SLC

Aug 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 3.8 L V-6 ENGINE SHOULD BE RECALLED -REPRESENTS POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AT HIGH SPEED -IS KNOWN DEFECTIVE DESIGN. *AK

Aug 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 3.8 L V-6 ENGINE SHOULD BE RECALLED -REPRESENTS POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AT HIGH SPEED -IS KNOWN DEFECTIVE DESIGN. *AK

Jul 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HEARD OF A RECALL ON THE 90-91, AND 94 MODELS, BUT NOT ON THE 92. ALSO, OUR 92 WAS BUILT IN 11/91; WOULD THAT RECALL BE FOR MODEL YEAR 91, OR ALL VEHICLES BUILT IN 91? I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ENGINE AND ITS HEAD GASKET PLAGUE. ANY INFORMATION YOU COULD PROVIDE WO...

Jul 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HEARD OF A RECALL ON THE 90-91, AND 94 MODELS, BUT NOT ON THE 92. ALSO, OUR 92 WAS BUILT IN 11/91; WOULD THAT RECALL BE FOR MODEL YEAR 91, OR ALL VEHICLES BUILT IN 91? I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ENGINE AND ITS HEAD GASKET PLAGUE. ANY INFORMATION YOU COULD PROVIDE WO...

Jul 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HEARD OF A RECALL ON THE 90-91, AND 94 MODELS, BUT NOT ON THE 92. ALSO, OUR 92 WAS BUILT IN 11/91; WOULD THAT RECALL BE FOR MODEL YEAR 91, OR ALL VEHICLES BUILT IN 91? I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ENGINE AND ITS HEAD GASKET PLAGUE. ANY INFORMATION YOU COULD PROVIDE WO...

Jul 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HEARD OF A RECALL ON THE 90-91, AND 94 MODELS, BUT NOT ON THE 92. ALSO, OUR 92 WAS BUILT IN 11/91; WOULD THAT RECALL BE FOR MODEL YEAR 91, OR ALL VEHICLES BUILT IN 91? I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ENGINE AND ITS HEAD GASKET PLAGUE. ANY INFORMATION YOU COULD PROVIDE WO...

Jul 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER COULDN'T SEEM TO FIND A PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC & THEY TEST DROVE IT & FOUND A PROBLEM, BUT NOT SURE WHAT IT WAS. THEY'RE STILL INSPECTING THE VEHICLES PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER COULDN'T SEEM TO FIND A PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC & THEY TEST DROVE IT & FOUND A PROBLEM, BUT NOT SURE WHAT IT WAS. THEY'RE STILL INSPECTING THE VEHICLES PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I DON'T KNOW IF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. MAYBE IF THE ENGINE WAS TO STALL OR QUIT AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF CONTROL, THEN PERSONAL LIABILITY WOULD BE A FACTOR. *AK

Jun 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I DON'T KNOW IF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. MAYBE IF THE ENGINE WAS TO STALL OR QUIT AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF CONTROL, THEN PERSONAL LIABILITY WOULD BE A FACTOR. *AK

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING FLUID ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. BOTH HEAD GASKETS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, AS WELL AS BOTH FRONT AIR-LEVELING BAGS WHICH WERE LEAKING AND DETERIORATED. *AK *ML

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING FLUID ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. BOTH HEAD GASKETS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, AS WELL AS BOTH FRONT AIR-LEVELING BAGS WHICH WERE LEAKING AND DETERIORATED. *AK *ML

May 4, 2000 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL #98S36, HOWEVER, VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, VEHICLE COLLAPSED CAUSING DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS. YH

May 4, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED. YH

May 4, 2000 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL #98S36, HOWEVER, VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, VEHICLE COLLAPSED CAUSING DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS. YH

May 4, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED. YH

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1994 I PURCHASED A USED 1992 CONTINENTIAL STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. IN OCTOBER 1996 WITH 64293 MILES ON VEHICLE, AND OUT OF WARRANTY, THE HEAD-GASKETS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,521.66. I BELIEVE HEAD GASKETS SHOULD LAST AT LEAST 100K MILES AND THAT THIS ENGINE HAD MAJOR PROB...

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1994 I PURCHASED A USED 1992 CONTINENTIAL STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. IN OCTOBER 1996 WITH 64293 MILES ON VEHICLE, AND OUT OF WARRANTY, THE HEAD-GASKETS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,521.66. I BELIEVE HEAD GASKETS SHOULD LAST AT LEAST 100K MILES AND THAT THIS ENGINE HAD MAJOR PROB...

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD'S 3.8L ENGINE HAS EXPERIENCED MANY HEAD GASKET FAILURES. MY 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL EXPERIENCED A FAILED HEAD GASKET PROBLEM AT 91,830 MILES. FORD HAS EXTENDED ENGINE WARRANTIES ON LATER CONTINENTALS. IF THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH IS CONTRIBUTING TO THESE FAILURES, FORD SHOULD HAVE SOME R...

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD'S 3.8L ENGINE HAS EXPERIENCED MANY HEAD GASKET FAILURES. MY 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL EXPERIENCED A FAILED HEAD GASKET PROBLEM AT 91,830 MILES. FORD HAS EXTENDED ENGINE WARRANTIES ON LATER CONTINENTALS. IF THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH IS CONTRIBUTING TO THESE FAILURES, FORD SHOULD HAVE SOME R...

Jan 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED THE GASKET AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK DUE TO GASKET FAILURE ANTIFREEZE LEAKED INTO CYLINDERS CAUSING ROUGH IDLE. *YH

Jan 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED THE GASKET AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK DUE TO GASKET FAILURE ANTIFREEZE LEAKED INTO CYLINDERS CAUSING ROUGH IDLE. *YH

Nov 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Suspension

THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE SITS ABOUT TWO INCHES OFF THE GROUND. *MJS

Nov 9, 1999 Suspension

THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE SITS ABOUT TWO INCHES OFF THE GROUND. *MJS

Oct 29, 1999 Electrical System

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING EXTENSIVE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO OVER HEATING. MJS

Oct 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Electrical System

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Electrical System

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING EXTENSIVE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO OVER HEATING. MJS

Oct 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Electrical System

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR PUMP IN WHICH THE AIR IS IN AND THE SHOCK/STRUTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO DOWN TO THE GROUND. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Suspension

AIR PUMP IN WHICH THE AIR IS IN AND THE SHOCK/STRUTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO DOWN TO THE GROUND. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Suspension

AIR PUMP IN WHICH THE AIR IS IN AND THE SHOCK/STRUTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO DOWN TO THE GROUND. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR PUMP IN WHICH THE AIR IS IN AND THE SHOCK/STRUTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO DOWN TO THE GROUND. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Suspension

AIR PUMP IN WHICH THE AIR IS IN AND THE SHOCK/STRUTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO DOWN TO THE GROUND. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Suspension

AIR PUMP IN WHICH THE AIR IS IN AND THE SHOCK/STRUTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO DOWN TO THE GROUND. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

A WIRE GROUNDED IN THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING FIRES INSIDE THE TANK. WIRING NEEDS TO BE REWIRED. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLES GAS TANK TO EXPLODE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE.

Oct 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM, RECALL COMPONENT HOWEVER OWNER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL, RECENT REPAIR OF THE BLOWN HEAD GASKET WAS POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE (92M77).

Oct 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

A WIRE GROUNDED IN THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING FIRES INSIDE THE TANK. WIRING NEEDS TO BE REWIRED. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLES GAS TANK TO EXPLODE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE.

Oct 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM, RECALL COMPONENT HOWEVER OWNER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL, RECENT REPAIR OF THE BLOWN HEAD GASKET WAS POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE (92M77).

Jul 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND REPAIRS DONE BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURS. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND REPAIRS DONE BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURS. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Air Bags

INTERMITTENT FLASHING OF THE AIR BAG LIGHT, DUE TO UNSPECIFIED REASONS. MJS

Jul 21, 1999 Air Bags

INTERMITTENT FLASHING OF THE AIR BAG LIGHT, DUE TO UNSPECIFIED REASONS. MJS

Jul 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BEGAN NOTICING GAS SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT HIGHER AIR TEMPURATURES. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED PROBLEM WITH VAPOR RETURN LINE AND REPAIRED USING A "VAPOR RETURN KIT" PROVIDED BY FORD-LINCOLN. WAS TOLD THAT PROBLEM OCCURRED MOST OFTEN AT HIGH AIR TEMPERATURES. TOTAL REPAIR COST WAS $329.30 (PA...

Jul 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BEGAN NOTICING GAS SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT HIGHER AIR TEMPURATURES. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED PROBLEM WITH VAPOR RETURN LINE AND REPAIRED USING A "VAPOR RETURN KIT" PROVIDED BY FORD-LINCOLN. WAS TOLD THAT PROBLEM OCCURRED MOST OFTEN AT HIGH AIR TEMPERATURES. TOTAL REPAIR COST WAS $329.30 (PA...

Jul 6, 1999 Equipment

WHILE PARKED THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION IN THE AIR CONDITIONER. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Equipment

WHILE PARKED THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION IN THE AIR CONDITIONER. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

May 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD OFFERED EXTENDED WARRANTIES COVERING 1993 AND 1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTALS WITH BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. I'M FILING THIS FORM CONCERNING 1992 MODELS TO SEE IF THEY SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE WARRANTY PROGRAM. *AK

May 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD OFFERED EXTENDED WARRANTIES COVERING 1993 AND 1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTALS WITH BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. I'M FILING THIS FORM CONCERNING 1992 MODELS TO SEE IF THEY SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE WARRANTY PROGRAM. *AK

May 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL WAS LEAKING INTO OIL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BLOW. *AK

May 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

FEEL LIKE DEALER SOLD VEHICLE WITHOUT CHECKING IT OUT FOR CONSUMER SAFETY. NO SAFETY DEFECTS MENTIONE DIN THE SUMMARY. *AK

May 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL WAS LEAKING INTO OIL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BLOW. *AK

May 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

FEEL LIKE DEALER SOLD VEHICLE WITHOUT CHECKING IT OUT FOR CONSUMER SAFETY. NO SAFETY DEFECTS MENTIONE DIN THE SUMMARY. *AK

May 16, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

May 16, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

May 12, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V323000: HAD RECEIVED NOTICE. CONTACTED DEALER. SET APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR SUBFRAME. THE SUBFRAME ON VEHICLE HAD ALREADY SPLIT & SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED OWNER WOULD HAVE TO PAY HALF THE COST FOR REPAIRS. *AK

May 12, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V323000: HAD RECEIVED NOTICE. CONTACTED DEALER. SET APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR SUBFRAME. THE SUBFRAME ON VEHICLE HAD ALREADY SPLIT & SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED OWNER WOULD HAVE TO PAY HALF THE COST FOR REPAIRS. *AK

May 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING IN FIRE. MJS

May 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING IN FIRE. MJS

May 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING IN FIRE. MJS

May 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING IN FIRE. MJS

May 3, 1999 Unknown Or Other

MESSAGE CLUSTER (MC): CHECK DCL WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE LC'92 HANDBOOK INDICATED THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEABLE AND WARNING LIGHT DID NOT NEED IMMEDIATE REPAIR. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE GAS AVERAGE CONSUMPTION/DTE GROUP INTERMITTENTLY WENT OUT. AT 74300, THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE INDI...

May 3, 1999 Unknown Or Other

MESSAGE CLUSTER (MC): CHECK DCL WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE LC'92 HANDBOOK INDICATED THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEABLE AND WARNING LIGHT DID NOT NEED IMMEDIATE REPAIR. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE GAS AVERAGE CONSUMPTION/DTE GROUP INTERMITTENTLY WENT OUT. AT 74300, THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE INDI...

Apr 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO CYLINDERS AND STEAM TO COME OUT OT TAIL PIPES. DEALERS ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR $1500. *AK

Apr 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO CYLINDERS AND STEAM TO COME OUT OT TAIL PIPES. DEALERS ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR $1500. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V323000, SUB-FRAME BODY MOUNTS RECALL IN WHICH THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. BUT IT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WHERE THE SUBFRAME DID FALL, AND CAISED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Structure

RECALL 98V323000, SUB-FRAME BODY MOUNTS RECALL IN WHICH THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. BUT IT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WHERE THE SUBFRAME DID FALL, AND CAISED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Mar 27, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 27, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Structure

SUBFRAME MOUNTS/MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE/REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. CONSUMER STATES AFTER REPAIR HE EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS(POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE, CONTAMINATED COOLER PUMP), BELIEVES PROBLEMS TO BE DUE TO SUBFRAME MOUNT BREAKAGE(STATES ON RECALL NOTICE STEERING PROBLEMS MAY RESULT...

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS FAILED/LEAKING/REPLACED.

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER/EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED/REPLACED.

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER/EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED/REPLACED.

Mar 25, 1999 Electrical System

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE REPLACED DUE TO 'DCL' READING AND AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON.

Mar 25, 1999 Structure

SUBFRAME MOUNTS/MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE/REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. CONSUMER STATES AFTER REPAIR HE EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS(POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE, CONTAMINATED COOLER PUMP), BELIEVES PROBLEMS TO BE DUE TO SUBFRAME MOUNT BREAKAGE(STATES ON RECALL NOTICE STEERING PROBLEMS MAY RESULT...

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS FAILED/LEAKING/REPLACED.

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER/EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED/REPLACED.

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER/EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED/REPLACED.

Mar 25, 1999 Electrical System

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE REPLACED DUE TO 'DCL' READING AND AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON.

Mar 10, 1999 Structure

I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND SEE THERE IS A RECALL ON IT FOR THIS AND OTHER PROBLEMS. IS THERE A WAY FOR ME TO KNOW IF THESE HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. I HEAR A DEFINATE CLUNKING SOUND IN THE FRONT LEFT SIDE WHEN TURNING A BEND.

Mar 10, 1999 Structure

I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND SEE THERE IS A RECALL ON IT FOR THIS AND OTHER PROBLEMS. IS THERE A WAY FOR ME TO KNOW IF THESE HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. I HEAR A DEFINATE CLUNKING SOUND IN THE FRONT LEFT SIDE WHEN TURNING A BEND.

Mar 9, 1999 Electrical System

THE POWER MOTORS FOR THE TRUNK AND GAS CAP HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. THE DEALER WOULD GET IT TO WORK AFTER TWO TO THREE DAYS IT WOULD STOP AGAIN. AT THE END OF 90 DAYS OR 3,000 MILES THEY WOULD KNOW LONGER FIX IT. I CAN NOT FIND THE NUMBERS IN THE TRUNK THAT IS SURPOSE TO HELP WITH GETTING A KEYLE...

Mar 9, 1999 Electrical System

THE POWER MOTORS FOR THE TRUNK AND GAS CAP HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. THE DEALER WOULD GET IT TO WORK AFTER TWO TO THREE DAYS IT WOULD STOP AGAIN. AT THE END OF 90 DAYS OR 3,000 MILES THEY WOULD KNOW LONGER FIX IT. I CAN NOT FIND THE NUMBERS IN THE TRUNK THAT IS SURPOSE TO HELP WITH GETTING A KEYLE...

Mar 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IMPROPER TORQUE OF THE BOLT UNDERNEATH ENGINE MANIFOLD IS CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO LEAK ANTI-FREEZE ONTO AND OUT OF ENGINE, RESULTING IN THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AND WITHOUT HEAT. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IMPROPER TORQUE OF THE BOLT UNDERNEATH ENGINE MANIFOLD IS CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO LEAK ANTI-FREEZE ONTO AND OUT OF ENGINE, RESULTING IN THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AND WITHOUT HEAT. *AK

Feb 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8L ALUMINUM V6 FAILURE AFTER DEALER IGNORED SITUATION THREE TIMES...NOW DEALER CLAIMS HEAD GASKETS FAILED AFTER NOTIFICATION

Feb 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8L ALUMINUM V6 FAILURE AFTER DEALER IGNORED SITUATION THREE TIMES...NOW DEALER CLAIMS HEAD GASKETS FAILED AFTER NOTIFICATION

Jan 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS, RECALL ON OTHER MODEL YEARS.

Jan 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Jan 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS.

Jan 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS.

Jan 25, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING LINES FAILED.

Jan 25, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED TWO TIMES.

Jan 25, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO FAILURE OF THE LINES/HOSE RUBBING ON ONE OF THE BELTS WITHIN VEHICLE AND COMPRESSOR FAILURE.

Jan 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED AFTER RECALL WORK COMPLETED.

Jan 25, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION FAILED.

Jan 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS, RECALL ON OTHER MODEL YEARS.

Jan 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Jan 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS.

Jan 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS.

Jan 25, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING LINES FAILED.

Jan 25, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED TWO TIMES.

Jan 25, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO FAILURE OF THE LINES/HOSE RUBBING ON ONE OF THE BELTS WITHIN VEHICLE AND COMPRESSOR FAILURE.

Jan 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED AFTER RECALL WORK COMPLETED.

Jan 25, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION FAILED.

Dec 3, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 3, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 25, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHENEVER DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT & THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ENGAGED, THE WOULD GO OUT. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. WOULD PULL BUTTON FORWARD & HOLD BY HAND TO OPERATE. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK HIGH BEAMS AGAIN. *AK

Nov 25, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHENEVER DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT & THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ENGAGED, THE WOULD GO OUT. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. WOULD PULL BUTTON FORWARD & HOLD BY HAND TO OPERATE. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK HIGH BEAMS AGAIN. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS FAILING.

Nov 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS FAILING.

Nov 5, 1998 Suspension

STRUT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BROKE OFF, ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Suspension

STRUT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BROKE OFF, ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 30, 1998 Suspension

THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION WILL DEFLATE CAUSING LACK OF CONTROL AT ALL SPEEDS. BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR OF VEHICLE ALMOST SIT ON TOP OF THE TIRES MAKING STEERING DIFICULT. THIS PROBLEM IS COVERED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL SO ITS SOMTHING FORD KNOWS THEY NEED TO FIX. PLEASE HELP GET THIS FIXED ON A RECALL ...

Oct 30, 1998 Suspension

THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION WILL DEFLATE CAUSING LACK OF CONTROL AT ALL SPEEDS. BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR OF VEHICLE ALMOST SIT ON TOP OF THE TIRES MAKING STEERING DIFICULT. THIS PROBLEM IS COVERED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL SO ITS SOMTHING FORD KNOWS THEY NEED TO FIX. PLEASE HELP GET THIS FIXED ON A RECALL ...

Oct 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET STARTING TO FAIL CAUSING EXHAUST TO SMELL SWEET FROM COOLANT LEAKING INTO EXHAUST, RECALL ON HEAD GASKET HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN #.

Oct 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET STARTING TO FAIL CAUSING EXHAUST TO SMELL SWEET FROM COOLANT LEAKING INTO EXHAUST, RECALL ON HEAD GASKET HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN #.

Sep 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING WHILE DRIVING. LEARNED LATER THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BROKEN.DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

Sep 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING WHILE DRIVING. LEARNED LATER THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BROKEN.DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND GOING UP A HILL, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SPEED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND GOING UP A HILL, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SPEED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HEAT UP WHILE STEAM AND SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER SAYS THERE WAS A GASKET BLOWN. *AK

May 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HEAT UP WHILE STEAM AND SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER SAYS THERE WAS A GASKET BLOWN. *AK

Mar 31, 1998 Equipment

EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR AND HEATING SYSTEMS. VEHICLE SMELLS AS IF IT IS BURNING ALL THE TIME.

Mar 31, 1998 Visibility

EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR AND HEATING SYSTEMS. VEHICLE SMELLS AS IF IT IS BURNING ALL THE TIME.

Mar 31, 1998 Equipment

EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR AND HEATING SYSTEMS. VEHICLE SMELLS AS IF IT IS BURNING ALL THE TIME.

Mar 31, 1998 Visibility

EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR AND HEATING SYSTEMS. VEHICLE SMELLS AS IF IT IS BURNING ALL THE TIME.

Mar 24, 1998 Equipment

AC DAMAGED BY PARKING IN 1996. REPLACED. CLUTCH BURNED UP 2/98 AFTER MANY VISITS TO DEALER SAYING NO PROBLEM EXISTS. MECHANIC SAYS WHOLE SYSTEM NEED REPLACEMENT! PART OF TECH BULLETIN.

Mar 24, 1998 Equipment

AC DAMAGED BY PARKING IN 1996. REPLACED. CLUTCH BURNED UP 2/98 AFTER MANY VISITS TO DEALER SAYING NO PROBLEM EXISTS. MECHANIC SAYS WHOLE SYSTEM NEED REPLACEMENT! PART OF TECH BULLETIN.

Feb 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT AND THE OIL PAN IS LEAKING. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT AND THE OIL PAN IS LEAKING. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 12, 1998 Power Train

SEAT BELTS: REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT UNLOCK. TRANSMISSION: DRIVING DOWN STREET AND TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING, DROPPED OUT OF OVERDRIVE INTO DRIVE OR NEUTRAL, MOSTLY NEUTRAL. *AK

Jan 12, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS: REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT UNLOCK. TRANSMISSION: DRIVING DOWN STREET AND TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING, DROPPED OUT OF OVERDRIVE INTO DRIVE OR NEUTRAL, MOSTLY NEUTRAL. *AK

Jan 12, 1998 Power Train

SEAT BELTS: REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT UNLOCK. TRANSMISSION: DRIVING DOWN STREET AND TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING, DROPPED OUT OF OVERDRIVE INTO DRIVE OR NEUTRAL, MOSTLY NEUTRAL. *AK

Jan 12, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS: REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT UNLOCK. TRANSMISSION: DRIVING DOWN STREET AND TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING, DROPPED OUT OF OVERDRIVE INTO DRIVE OR NEUTRAL, MOSTLY NEUTRAL. *AK

Dec 29, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 29, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 15, 1997 Suspension

AIR CUSHIONED CONTROL CANISTER "DRYER" FAILED CAUSING REAR TO SAG AND TROUBLE WITH CONTROL OF VEHICLE.

Dec 15, 1997 Suspension

AIR CUSHIONED CONTROL CANISTER "DRYER" FAILED CAUSING REAR TO SAG AND TROUBLE WITH CONTROL OF VEHICLE.

Dec 1, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE GO OUT ERRATICALLY. DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG. *AK

Dec 1, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE GO OUT ERRATICALLY. DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG. *AK

Nov 3, 1997 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 3, 1997 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Structure

REAR SUB-FRAME BODY MOUNTS DETACHED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (93V-106.002). *AK

Oct 17, 1997 Structure

REAR SUB-FRAME BODY MOUNTS DETACHED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (93V-106.002). *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED & ENGINE IS TURNED OFF, VEHICLE CAN BE RESTARTED WITHOUT USING A KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTS DIMMING MECHANISM FAILED. YH

Oct 14, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED & ENGINE IS TURNED OFF, VEHICLE CAN BE RESTARTED WITHOUT USING A KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTS DIMMING MECHANISM FAILED. YH

Oct 2, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HOSE BROKE.

Oct 2, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HOSE BROKE.

Sep 11, 1997 Structure

SUBFRAME RECALL WORK NOT RECEIVED.

Sep 11, 1997 Structure

COOLING FAN WIRING RECALL WORK NOT RECEIVED.

Sep 11, 1997 Structure

SUBFRAME RECALL WORK NOT RECEIVED.

Sep 11, 1997 Structure

COOLING FAN WIRING RECALL WORK NOT RECEIVED.

Sep 8, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL MODE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT RELEASE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SHUT SYSTEM DOWN MANUALLY. AFTER HAVING RECALL#97V025000 DONE ON SPEED CONTROL. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Structure

REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, THE FAILED COMPONENT IS THE LOCK ACTUATOR.

Sep 8, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL MODE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT RELEASE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SHUT SYSTEM DOWN MANUALLY. AFTER HAVING RECALL#97V025000 DONE ON SPEED CONTROL. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Structure

REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, THE FAILED COMPONENT IS THE LOCK ACTUATOR.

Aug 25, 1997 Structure

FRONT END SHIMMY--PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AFTER STRUT REPLACEMENT.

Aug 25, 1997 Structure

FRONT END SHIMMY--PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AFTER STRUT REPLACEMENT.

Aug 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL STICKS, DRAGGING THE BRAKES. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL STICKS, DRAGGING THE BRAKES. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Electrical System

DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 35MPH WHEN EVERYTHING, CLOCK/RADIO/LOCKS/WINDOWS/ AIR CONDITIONING & INSTRUMENT PANEL STOPPED WORKING. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TWICE, BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK *SLC

Aug 4, 1997 Electrical System

DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 35MPH WHEN EVERYTHING, CLOCK/RADIO/LOCKS/WINDOWS/ AIR CONDITIONING & INSTRUMENT PANEL STOPPED WORKING. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TWICE, BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK *SLC

Jul 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V025000). CALLED DEALER WHO TOOK NAME & PHONE NO. FOR APPOINTMENT. DEALER DIDN'T CALL BACK; CALLED BACK AFTER FEW DAYS & INFORMED DID NOT HAVE KITS & IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT THAT THEY DIDN'T, WAS MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V025000). CALLED DEALER WHO TOOK NAME & PHONE NO. FOR APPOINTMENT. DEALER DIDN'T CALL BACK; CALLED BACK AFTER FEW DAYS & INFORMED DID NOT HAVE KITS & IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT THAT THEY DIDN'T, WAS MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL REPAIR NOT PERFOMED ON SPEED CONTROL BECAUSE REPAIR NOT NECESSARY IN CALIFORNIA.

Jun 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL REPAIR NOT PERFOMED ON SPEED CONTROL BECAUSE REPAIR NOT NECESSARY IN CALIFORNIA.

Jun 23, 1997 Air Bags Crash

OWNER WAS DRIVING 10 TO 15MPH WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND INJURED DRIVER, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE LEFT FRONT DUP OF 813169, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK *JB

Jun 23, 1997 Air Bags Crash

OWNER WAS DRIVING 10 TO 15MPH WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND INJURED DRIVER, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE LEFT FRONT DUP OF 813169, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK *JB

Jun 17, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISON AND AIR BAG DEPLOY, WHICH CAUSE THE DRIVER TO EXPERIENCE A VERY BAD TRUMOR. HER LEFT ARM WAS BROKE DUE TO THE AIR BAG DEPLOYING AND SHE WAS ONLY GOING 15MPH.

Jun 17, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISON AND AIR BAG DEPLOY, WHICH CAUSE THE DRIVER TO EXPERIENCE A VERY BAD TRUMOR. HER LEFT ARM WAS BROKE DUE TO THE AIR BAG DEPLOYING AND SHE WAS ONLY GOING 15MPH.

Jun 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOISE DEVELOPED UPON MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURNING MANEUVERS. DEALER'S, PROGNOSIS: BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS CRACKED AND SEPARATED. CONDITION: CAUSES BELTS TO RUB DUE TO LACK OF ROOM IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, VIBRATION IN FRONT WHEELS. *AK

Jun 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOISE DEVELOPED UPON MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURNING MANEUVERS. DEALER'S, PROGNOSIS: BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS CRACKED AND SEPARATED. CONDITION: CAUSES BELTS TO RUB DUE TO LACK OF ROOM IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, VIBRATION IN FRONT WHEELS. *AK

May 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN VIBRATION, HARD PEDAL, AND A BURNING ODOR.

May 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN VIBRATION, HARD PEDAL, AND A BURNING ODOR.

Mar 21, 1997 Suspension

THE FRONT STRUTS FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION.

Mar 21, 1997 Suspension

THE FRONT STRUTS FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION.

Feb 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS KEEP GOING BAD, DRIVER IS ON THE THIRD SET OF THEM. *AK

Feb 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS KEEP GOING BAD, DRIVER IS ON THE THIRD SET OF THEM. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES VIBRATE.

Jan 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT RUNNING OUT OF THE ENGINE SYSTEM.

Jan 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES VIBRATE.

Jan 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT RUNNING OUT OF THE ENGINE SYSTEM.

Dec 4, 1996 Steering

STEERING PROBLEMS, STICKING ON OCCASIONS.

Dec 4, 1996 Steering

STEERING PROBLEMS, STICKING ON OCCASIONS.

Oct 24, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 3,000 TO 6,000 MILES THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND THERE'S A VIBRATION WHEN THE ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGH SPEEDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL *AK

Oct 24, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 3,000 TO 6,000 MILES THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND THERE'S A VIBRATION WHEN THE ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGH SPEEDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL *AK

Oct 24, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 3,000 TO 6,000 MILES THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND THERE'S A VIBRATION WHEN THE ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGH SPEEDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL *AK

Oct 24, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 3,000 TO 6,000 MILES THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND THERE'S A VIBRATION WHEN THE ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGH SPEEDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL *AK

Aug 27, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT WILL COME ON FROM TIME TO TIME. DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 27, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT WILL COME ON FROM TIME TO TIME. DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 15, 1996 Equipment

DESIGN OF AIR COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY ALLOWS IT TO BE CRACKED WHEN DRIVER HITS PARKING BLOCK, RELEASING REFRIGERANT.

Aug 15, 1996 Equipment

DESIGN OF AIR COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY ALLOWS IT TO BE CRACKED WHEN DRIVER HITS PARKING BLOCK, RELEASING REFRIGERANT.

May 3, 1996 Tires

TWO FIRESTONE TIRES FAILED, SIDEWALL OF ONE BROKE DOWN, SECOND HAD SPLIT IN TREAD. *DSH

May 3, 1996 Tires

TWO FIRESTONE TIRES FAILED, SIDEWALL OF ONE BROKE DOWN, SECOND HAD SPLIT IN TREAD. *DSH

Feb 15, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE CAR WAS IN REVERSE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE CAR ACCELERATED BACK FOR NO REASON. SHIFT TO DRIVE HAD TO PUT IN NEUTAL TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Feb 15, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE CAR WAS IN REVERSE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE CAR ACCELERATED BACK FOR NO REASON. SHIFT TO DRIVE HAD TO PUT IN NEUTAL TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 1, 1995 Air Bags Crash

REAR ENDED VEHICLE. EXPLOSION OF AIRBAG DURING DEPLOYMENT. RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEARING. TT

Nov 1, 1995 Air Bags Crash

REAR ENDED VEHICLE. EXPLOSION OF AIRBAG DURING DEPLOYMENT. RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEARING. TT

Oct 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, WHEN BRAKING THERE IS A VIBRATION OF THE FRONT WHEELS. TT

Oct 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, WHEN BRAKING THERE IS A VIBRATION OF THE FRONT WHEELS. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REPLACE ROTORS WARP AND DISC PADS CAUSING VIBRATION OF THE FRONT WHEN MAKING A STOP. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REPLACE ROTORS WARP AND DISC PADS CAUSING VIBRATION OF THE FRONT WHEN MAKING A STOP. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REPLACE ROTORS WARP AND DISC PADS CAUSING VIBRATION OF THE FRONT WHEN MAKING A STOP. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REPLACE ROTORS WARP AND DISC PADS CAUSING VIBRATION OF THE FRONT WHEN MAKING A STOP. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REPLACE ROTORS WARP AND DISC PADS CAUSING VIBRATION OF THE FRONT WHEN MAKING A STOP. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REPLACE ROTORS WARP AND DISC PADS CAUSING VIBRATION OF THE FRONT WHEN MAKING A STOP. TT

Jul 3, 1995 Structure

POWER ACTUATOR LEVEL JAMMED,CAUSING RIGHT REAR DOOR NOT TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE BY CONTROL AND BY HAND . *AK

Jul 3, 1995 Structure

POWER ACTUATOR LEVEL JAMMED,CAUSING RIGHT REAR DOOR NOT TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE BY CONTROL AND BY HAND . *AK

Mar 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CALIPERS, AND PADS WEAR OUT EXCESSIVELY. TT

Mar 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CALIPERS, AND PADS WEAR OUT EXCESSIVELY. TT

Mar 2, 1995 Exterior Lighting

ABS: THIRD BRAKE LIGHT UNIT LIGHT BULBS OVERHEATS; MELTS PLASTIC AROUND HOUSING; BULBS EXPLODES. TT

Mar 2, 1995 Exterior Lighting

ABS: THIRD BRAKE LIGHT UNIT LIGHT BULBS OVERHEATS; MELTS PLASTIC AROUND HOUSING; BULBS EXPLODES. TT

Jan 23, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE DOES NOT DECELERATE AFTER EXTENDED DRIVING, ALSO ACCELERATES WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. *SKD

Jan 23, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE DOES NOT DECELERATE AFTER EXTENDED DRIVING, ALSO ACCELERATES WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. *SKD