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Jul 23, 2017 Electrical System 115,000 mi

SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT. IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY AND SHORTING OUT RADIO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WANTING TO PREVENT FIRE FROM HAPPENING, BY TAKING CARE OF THIS NOW.

Jul 23, 2017 Engine 115,000 mi

SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT. IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY AND SHORTING OUT RADIO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WANTING TO PREVENT FIRE FROM HAPPENING, BY TAKING CARE OF THIS NOW.

Jul 23, 2017 Seat Belts 115,000 mi

SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT. IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY AND SHORTING OUT RADIO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WANTING TO PREVENT FIRE FROM HAPPENING, BY TAKING CARE OF THIS NOW.

Jul 23, 2017 Electrical System 115,000 mi

SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT. IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY AND SHORTING OUT RADIO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WANTING TO PREVENT FIRE FROM HAPPENING, BY TAKING CARE OF THIS NOW.

Jul 23, 2017 Engine 115,000 mi

SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT. IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY AND SHORTING OUT RADIO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WANTING TO PREVENT FIRE FROM HAPPENING, BY TAKING CARE OF THIS NOW.

Jul 23, 2017 Seat Belts 115,000 mi

SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT. IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY AND SHORTING OUT RADIO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WANTING TO PREVENT FIRE FROM HAPPENING, BY TAKING CARE OF THIS NOW.

Oct 28, 2014 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH GIVES SPARKS AND COULD IGNITE THE CAR. FORD ADMITS OTHER 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CARS HAVE A IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM AND REPLACES THEM. THEY HAVE NOT INCLUDED MY VIN ON THE DEFECT AND REPLACEMENT LIST; HOWEVER, IT IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD IGNITE A FIRE AT ANY TIME. *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Engine Fire 60,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH GIVES SPARKS AND COULD IGNITE THE CAR. FORD ADMITS OTHER 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CARS HAVE A IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM AND REPLACES THEM. THEY HAVE NOT INCLUDED MY VIN ON THE DEFECT AND REPLACEMENT LIST; HOWEVER, IT IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD IGNITE A FIRE AT ANY TIME. *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Power Train Crash 45,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILS WHEN IN OVERDRIVE. THIS FAILURE OCCURS ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEED AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE CAR GOES OUT OF CONTROL. *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH GIVES SPARKS AND COULD IGNITE THE CAR. FORD ADMITS OTHER 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CARS HAVE A IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM AND REPLACES THEM. THEY HAVE NOT INCLUDED MY VIN ON THE DEFECT AND REPLACEMENT LIST; HOWEVER, IT IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD IGNITE A FIRE AT ANY TIME. *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Engine Fire 60,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH GIVES SPARKS AND COULD IGNITE THE CAR. FORD ADMITS OTHER 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CARS HAVE A IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM AND REPLACES THEM. THEY HAVE NOT INCLUDED MY VIN ON THE DEFECT AND REPLACEMENT LIST; HOWEVER, IT IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD IGNITE A FIRE AT ANY TIME. *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Power Train Crash 45,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILS WHEN IN OVERDRIVE. THIS FAILURE OCCURS ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEED AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE CAR GOES OUT OF CONTROL. *TR

Dec 13, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CLIP FROM THE THROTTLE BODY FRACTURED AND ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE TO 80 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER W...

Dec 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CLIP FROM THE THROTTLE BODY FRACTURED AND ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE TO 80 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER W...

Dec 13, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CLIP FROM THE THROTTLE BODY FRACTURED AND ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE TO 80 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER W...

Dec 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CLIP FROM THE THROTTLE BODY FRACTURED AND ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE TO 80 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER W...

Jun 22, 2010 Suspension

1988 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. CONSUMER STATES BUSINESS SOLD FAULTY CAR PARTS RELATED TO A SAFETY DEFECT *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY HIS LOCAL MECHANIC THAT THE ORIGINAL UPPER BALL JOINTS HAD A TORN BOOT AND HE COULD NO LONGER GREASE IT. THE MECHANIC ALSO SUGGESTED REPLACING THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AS WE...

Jun 22, 2010 Suspension

1988 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. CONSUMER STATES BUSINESS SOLD FAULTY CAR PARTS RELATED TO A SAFETY DEFECT *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY HIS LOCAL MECHANIC THAT THE ORIGINAL UPPER BALL JOINTS HAD A TORN BOOT AND HE COULD NO LONGER GREASE IT. THE MECHANIC ALSO SUGGESTED REPLACING THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AS WE...

Nov 23, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

THE LINCOLN TOWN CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE A RENTAL HOME AND CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Nov 23, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

THE LINCOLN TOWN CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE A RENTAL HOME AND CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Jul 7, 2006 Power Train 117,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, ACCOMPANIED BY A SMELL OF HOT OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THE SHOP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jul 7, 2006 Power Train 117,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, ACCOMPANIED BY A SMELL OF HOT OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THE SHOP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jun 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 145,700 mi

NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. I CHECKED UNDER THE CAR AND NOTICED A STEADY DRIP OF GASOLINE FROM SOMEWHERE RIGHT BELOW THE CAR UNDERNEAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAR, DRIPPING OFF THE FRAME OF THE CAR IN THAT AREA.

Jun 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 145,700 mi

NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. I CHECKED UNDER THE CAR AND NOTICED A STEADY DRIP OF GASOLINE FROM SOMEWHERE RIGHT BELOW THE CAR UNDERNEAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAR, DRIPPING OFF THE FRAME OF THE CAR IN THAT AREA.

Apr 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

FUEL SYSTEM: ELECTRIC RELAY TO FUEL PUMP FAILED 6/21/02--CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIR POWER WINDOWS: DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. WAS REPLACED IN FALL 2000 BY DEALER IN SEATTLE: "OLYMPIC LINCOLN MERCURY." PRESENTLY, SAME MOTOR FAILING AGAIN. ALSO, REAR PASSENGER WINDOW GEARS HAVE ST...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SYSTEM: ELECTRIC RELAY TO FUEL PUMP FAILED 6/21/02--CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIR POWER WINDOWS: DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. WAS REPLACED IN FALL 2000 BY DEALER IN SEATTLE: "OLYMPIC LINCOLN MERCURY." PRESENTLY, SAME MOTOR FAILING AGAIN. ALSO, REAR PASSENGER WINDOW GEARS HAVE ST...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

FUEL SYSTEM: ELECTRIC RELAY TO FUEL PUMP FAILED 6/21/02--CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIR POWER WINDOWS: DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. WAS REPLACED IN FALL 2000 BY DEALER IN SEATTLE: "OLYMPIC LINCOLN MERCURY." PRESENTLY, SAME MOTOR FAILING AGAIN. ALSO, REAR PASSENGER WINDOW GEARS HAVE ST...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

FUEL SYSTEM: ELECTRIC RELAY TO FUEL PUMP FAILED 6/21/02--CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIR POWER WINDOWS: DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. WAS REPLACED IN FALL 2000 BY DEALER IN SEATTLE: "OLYMPIC LINCOLN MERCURY." PRESENTLY, SAME MOTOR FAILING AGAIN. ALSO, REAR PASSENGER WINDOW GEARS HAVE ST...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SYSTEM: ELECTRIC RELAY TO FUEL PUMP FAILED 6/21/02--CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIR POWER WINDOWS: DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. WAS REPLACED IN FALL 2000 BY DEALER IN SEATTLE: "OLYMPIC LINCOLN MERCURY." PRESENTLY, SAME MOTOR FAILING AGAIN. ALSO, REAR PASSENGER WINDOW GEARS HAVE ST...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

FUEL SYSTEM: ELECTRIC RELAY TO FUEL PUMP FAILED 6/21/02--CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIR POWER WINDOWS: DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. WAS REPLACED IN FALL 2000 BY DEALER IN SEATTLE: "OLYMPIC LINCOLN MERCURY." PRESENTLY, SAME MOTOR FAILING AGAIN. ALSO, REAR PASSENGER WINDOW GEARS HAVE ST...

Jun 20, 2003 Electrical System 112,000 mi

THE RELAY THAT HOOKS TO THE BATTERY STARTER] BROKE. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO ACCLELERATE IN FULL THROTTLE. CONSUMER CAME TO A COMPLETED STOP, BUT HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STOP THE ENGINE FROM RUNNING, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. RELAY # 1E9TZ-11450B.*AK

Jun 20, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

THE RELAY THAT HOOKS TO THE BATTERY STARTER] BROKE. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO ACCLELERATE IN FULL THROTTLE. CONSUMER CAME TO A COMPLETED STOP, BUT HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STOP THE ENGINE FROM RUNNING, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. RELAY # 1E9TZ-11450B.*AK

Jun 20, 2003 Electrical System 112,000 mi

THE RELAY THAT HOOKS TO THE BATTERY STARTER] BROKE. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO ACCLELERATE IN FULL THROTTLE. CONSUMER CAME TO A COMPLETED STOP, BUT HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STOP THE ENGINE FROM RUNNING, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. RELAY # 1E9TZ-11450B.*AK

Jun 20, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

THE RELAY THAT HOOKS TO THE BATTERY STARTER] BROKE. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO ACCLELERATE IN FULL THROTTLE. CONSUMER CAME TO A COMPLETED STOP, BUT HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STOP THE ENGINE FROM RUNNING, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. RELAY # 1E9TZ-11450B.*AK

Jun 10, 2003 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING A SMALL FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING A SMALL FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING A SMALL FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING A SMALL FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 6, 2002 Tires

TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. *AK

Sep 6, 2002 Tires

DURLON VERTEX P21570R15 REPLACEMENT. WHILE DRIVING TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. TIRE STAYED INFLATED.*AK TWO OF THE TIRES SEPARATED COMPLETELY. THEY WERE MANUFACTURED BY BRIDGESTONE-FIRESTONE. *JG

Sep 6, 2002 Tires

TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. *AK

Sep 6, 2002 Tires

DURLON VERTEX P21570R15 REPLACEMENT. WHILE DRIVING TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. TIRE STAYED INFLATED.*AK TWO OF THE TIRES SEPARATED COMPLETELY. THEY WERE MANUFACTURED BY BRIDGESTONE-FIRESTONE. *JG

Apr 30, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 65-70MPH HEARD NOISE ON ROOF, WHEN LOOKED OUT OF MIRROR CLOTH ROOF BLEW OFF VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK *TT. CONSUMER STATED THE ENTIRE UNDERLYING FIBER GLASS SHELL FLEW OFF AS WELL.*JB

Apr 30, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 65-70MPH HEARD NOISE ON ROOF, WHEN LOOKED OUT OF MIRROR CLOTH ROOF BLEW OFF VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK *TT. CONSUMER STATED THE ENTIRE UNDERLYING FIBER GLASS SHELL FLEW OFF AS WELL.*JB

Feb 5, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEATBELT BUCKLE OPENED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET BUCKLE TO LATCH SINCE THEN. *AK

Feb 5, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEATBELT BUCKLE OPENED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET BUCKLE TO LATCH SINCE THEN. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE CUTS OFF A LOW SPEED WILL NOT START UNTIL IT SITS FOR A WHILE, THIS HAS HAPPEN MULT. TIMES, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A NUMBER OF TIMES , CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE SEVERAL NEW PARTS HAVE BEEN PUT ON, TO NO AVAIL. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

GOODYEAR AQUATRED TIRES EXPERIENCE RUMBLING, ONE DEALER STATED THE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Nov 27, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE CUTS OFF A LOW SPEED WILL NOT START UNTIL IT SITS FOR A WHILE, THIS HAS HAPPEN MULT. TIMES, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A NUMBER OF TIMES , CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE SEVERAL NEW PARTS HAVE BEEN PUT ON, TO NO AVAIL. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

GOODYEAR AQUATRED TIRES EXPERIENCE RUMBLING, ONE DEALER STATED THE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Oct 30, 2000 Electrical System

I WOULD BE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60WITH MY FAMILY AND MY CAR WOULD SHUT OFF. I WOULD THEN PULL TO THE SIDE AND LET IT SIT FOR 20 MINUTES AND THEN IT WOULD RESTART UNTIL IT HAPPENS AGAIN ''VERY DANGEROUS''. *AK

Oct 30, 2000 Electrical System

I WOULD BE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60WITH MY FAMILY AND MY CAR WOULD SHUT OFF. I WOULD THEN PULL TO THE SIDE AND LET IT SIT FOR 20 MINUTES AND THEN IT WOULD RESTART UNTIL IT HAPPENS AGAIN ''VERY DANGEROUS''. *AK

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENDLY WHEN THE ENGINE GETS HOT. VEHICLE WILL RESTART, BUT IT HAS STALLED LEAVING CONSUMER IN DANGEROUS SITUATION. *AK THE DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTED TFHV MODULE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE HOT ENGINE. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *YH

Oct 12, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENDLY WHEN THE ENGINE GETS HOT. VEHICLE WILL RESTART, BUT IT HAS STALLED LEAVING CONSUMER IN DANGEROUS SITUATION. *AK THE DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTED TFHV MODULE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE HOT ENGINE. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *YH

Oct 8, 2000 Tires

THIS IS MY SECOND REPORT ON THESE TIRES. SEE ODI NUMBER 731196 FOR FAILURE REPORT ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. THIS REPORT IS ON THE REAR RIGHT TIRE. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY AT 60MPH WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A SMOOTH DRY PAVEMENT. THE OUTER SIDE WALL FAILED COMPLETELY. DIGITAL PHOTOS...

Oct 8, 2000 Tires

THIS IS MY SECOND REPORT ON THESE TIRES. SEE ODI NUMBER 731196 FOR FAILURE REPORT ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. THIS REPORT IS ON THE REAR RIGHT TIRE. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY AT 60MPH WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A SMOOTH DRY PAVEMENT. THE OUTER SIDE WALL FAILED COMPLETELY. DIGITAL PHOTOS...

Oct 2, 2000 Electrical System

I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. I JUST FOUND OUT YESTERDAY ABOUT IT. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED IN REFERENCE TO THE RECALL. IT WASN'T UNTIL THE SWITCH SHORTED OUT MY RADIO WHICH I CAN NOT REPLACE UNTIL THE SWITCH IS REPLACED. THE FORD COMPANY SAID THAT THE ...

Oct 2, 2000 Electrical System

I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. I JUST FOUND OUT YESTERDAY ABOUT IT. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED IN REFERENCE TO THE RECALL. IT WASN'T UNTIL THE SWITCH SHORTED OUT MY RADIO WHICH I CAN NOT REPLACE UNTIL THE SWITCH IS REPLACED. THE FORD COMPANY SAID THAT THE ...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

THE TWO FRONT TIRES FAILED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 23,000 MILES OF WEAR. THE LEFT FRONT WAS WORN THROUGH ONE SET OF STEEL BELTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 1/5 OF THE TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE. THE LEFT FRONT WAS WORN THROUGH THE TREAD FOR APPROIMATELY 1/5 OF THE TIRE CIRCUMEFERENCE. BOTH AREAS OF ABNORMAL WEAR WERE...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

THE TWO FRONT TIRES FAILED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 23,000 MILES OF WEAR. THE LEFT FRONT WAS WORN THROUGH ONE SET OF STEEL BELTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 1/5 OF THE TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE. THE LEFT FRONT WAS WORN THROUGH THE TREAD FOR APPROIMATELY 1/5 OF THE TIRE CIRCUMEFERENCE. BOTH AREAS OF ABNORMAL WEAR WERE...

Jul 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL CABLE GROMMET MADE OUT OF PLASTIC BROKE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. MANUFACTURE ALSO PRODUCES A METAL GROMMET THAT WOULD LAST LONGER.*AK

Jul 19, 2000 Power Train

THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL CABLE GROMMET MADE OUT OF PLASTIC BROKE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. MANUFACTURE ALSO PRODUCES A METAL GROMMET THAT WOULD LAST LONGER.*AK

Jul 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL CABLE GROMMET MADE OUT OF PLASTIC BROKE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. MANUFACTURE ALSO PRODUCES A METAL GROMMET THAT WOULD LAST LONGER.*AK

Jul 19, 2000 Power Train

THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL CABLE GROMMET MADE OUT OF PLASTIC BROKE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. MANUFACTURE ALSO PRODUCES A METAL GROMMET THAT WOULD LAST LONGER.*AK

Jun 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY VEHICLE RAPIDLY SURGED BACKWARDS, AND THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY VEHICLE RAPIDLY SURGED BACKWARDS, AND THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 9, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL RAIL LEAKING WHEN ENGINE HOT NEAR INJECTOR NO-5 (LIKE THE REPORT ON OLDER 1988). *AK

Jun 9, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL RAIL LEAKING WHEN ENGINE HOT NEAR INJECTOR NO-5 (LIKE THE REPORT ON OLDER 1988). *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ATTORNEY PETITION TO INVESTIGATE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, WHICH ACCELERATED AND RESULTED IN DEATH OF ONE CHILD AND AMPUTATION OF OTHER CHILD. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). MJS

Sep 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ATTORNEY PETITION TO INVESTIGATE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, WHICH ACCELERATED AND RESULTED IN DEATH OF ONE CHILD AND AMPUTATION OF OTHER CHILD. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). MJS

Jul 26, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED REPLACED THREE TIMES. YH

Jul 26, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED REPLACED THREE TIMES. YH

Jul 12, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ELECTRICAL WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE.HOOD/STEERING WHEEL/SEATS AND REAR TWO TIRES MELTED. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ELECTRICAL WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE.HOOD/STEERING WHEEL/SEATS AND REAR TWO TIRES MELTED. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. *AK

Jul 4, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR WAS LEFT AT THE REPAIR FACILITY FOR ENGINE REPAIR AND TO REMAIN OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING, ON JUNE 30, THE OWNER OF THE REPAIR FACILITY SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FUMES WHEN HE ENTERED THE BUILDING. HE IMMEDIATELY DISCOVERED THE GAS TANK HAD BEEN LEAKING AND OVERNIGHT AND WAS CONT...

Jul 4, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR WAS LEFT AT THE REPAIR FACILITY FOR ENGINE REPAIR AND TO REMAIN OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING, ON JUNE 30, THE OWNER OF THE REPAIR FACILITY SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FUMES WHEN HE ENTERED THE BUILDING. HE IMMEDIATELY DISCOVERED THE GAS TANK HAD BEEN LEAKING AND OVERNIGHT AND WAS CONT...

Jun 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL GETS STUCK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL GETS STUCK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

HAD GOTTEN IN VEHICLE TO START IT WHEN IT BEGAN TO SHIFT GEARS AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES AT THE TIME. THE WHEELS WERE SPINNING REAL FAST. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK

May 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

HAD GOTTEN IN VEHICLE TO START IT WHEN IT BEGAN TO SHIFT GEARS AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES AT THE TIME. THE WHEELS WERE SPINNING REAL FAST. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP CONTROL SWITCH FAILED, RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO YEAR AND MODEL.

Jan 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP CONTROL SWITCH FAILED, RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO YEAR AND MODEL.

Dec 15, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY FAILURE OF A GROMET WHICH ALLOWS THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE TRANSMISSION TO TEAR UP, RENDERING THE 3RD AND 4TH GEARS USELESS. TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO ASSIST. *AK

Dec 15, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY FAILURE OF A GROMET WHICH ALLOWS THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE TRANSMISSION TO TEAR UP, RENDERING THE 3RD AND 4TH GEARS USELESS. TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO ASSIST. *AK

Sep 29, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WILL WITHOUT WARNING SPEED UP, OR WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 29, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WILL WITHOUT WARNING SPEED UP, OR WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING FIRE. OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT.

Aug 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING FIRE. OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT.

Aug 5, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Aug 5, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Feb 9, 1998 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES, THEY WOULD MAKE A CUTTING SOUND. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED THAT FRONT DISC BRAKES NEEDED REPLACING. THE CALIPERS/ROTORS & SHOES WERE REPLACED DUE TO PLASTIC PISTON WEARING OUT IN A WEEK. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES, THEY WOULD MAKE A CUTTING SOUND. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED THAT FRONT DISC BRAKES NEEDED REPLACING. THE CALIPERS/ROTORS & SHOES WERE REPLACED DUE TO PLASTIC PISTON WEARING OUT IN A WEEK. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Seat Belts

THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT LATCH WAS ASSEMBLED BACKWARDS THEREFORE THE SEAT BELT OULD NOT BE ASSEMBLED/ PROPERLY INSTALLED. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Seat Belts

THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT LATCH WAS ASSEMBLED BACKWARDS THEREFORE THE SEAT BELT OULD NOT BE ASSEMBLED/ PROPERLY INSTALLED. *AK

Oct 24, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT LATCH. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 24, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT LATCH. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.(OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT)

Sep 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.(OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT)

Mar 13, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL LOCK THAT COMES WITH THE VEHICLE BROKE INTO TWO PIECES. RISK OF BEING STUCK ON ROAD WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE. COST $15 TO REPLACE IT. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL LOCK THAT COMES WITH THE VEHICLE BROKE INTO TWO PIECES. RISK OF BEING STUCK ON ROAD WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE. COST $15 TO REPLACE IT. *AK

Feb 28, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE TWICE.

Feb 28, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE TWICE.

Feb 26, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER DURING COLLISION, RESULTING IN THE SEAT BELT CHOKING THE DRIVER/IMPACT WITH STEERING WHEEL/SEAT BACK BROKE.

Feb 26, 1997 Seats Crash

SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER DURING COLLISION, RESULTING IN THE SEAT BELT CHOKING THE DRIVER/IMPACT WITH STEERING WHEEL/SEAT BACK BROKE.

Feb 26, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER DURING COLLISION, RESULTING IN THE SEAT BELT CHOKING THE DRIVER/IMPACT WITH STEERING WHEEL/SEAT BACK BROKE.

Feb 26, 1997 Seats Crash

SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER DURING COLLISION, RESULTING IN THE SEAT BELT CHOKING THE DRIVER/IMPACT WITH STEERING WHEEL/SEAT BACK BROKE.

Feb 13, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

BOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT OPERATE. THIS GOES HAND IN HAND WITH BOTH OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT RELEASING.

Feb 13, 1997 Seat Belts

BOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT OPERATE. THIS GOES HAND IN HAND WITH BOTH OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT RELEASING.

Feb 13, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

BOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT OPERATE. THIS GOES HAND IN HAND WITH BOTH OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT RELEASING.

Feb 13, 1997 Seat Belts

BOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT OPERATE. THIS GOES HAND IN HAND WITH BOTH OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT RELEASING.

Jan 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN AT A LIGHT OR TRYING TO PARK THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN AT A LIGHT OR TRYING TO PARK THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. *AK

Jan 13, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. ( NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)

Jan 13, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. ( NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)

Dec 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE METALLIC GAS LINE IS RUSTING AND LEAKING AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE AND AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE METALLIC GAS LINE IS RUSTING AND LEAKING AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE AND AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 15, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITH NO REMEDY, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 15, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITH NO REMEDY, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 14, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Nov 14, 1996 Steering

ALARM DEFECTIVE.

Nov 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK.

Nov 14, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Nov 14, 1996 Steering

ALARM DEFECTIVE.

Nov 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK.

Nov 6, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING 25MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE; PUT IN PARK IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP; ALSO REPAIRED TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING 25MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE; PUT IN PARK IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP; ALSO REPAIRED TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Power Train

DRIVING 25MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE; PUT IN PARK IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP; ALSO REPAIRED TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING 25MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE; PUT IN PARK IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP; ALSO REPAIRED TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING 25MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE; PUT IN PARK IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP; ALSO REPAIRED TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Power Train

DRIVING 25MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE; PUT IN PARK IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP; ALSO REPAIRED TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE. *AK

Oct 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE, REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR, REPLACED WIPER SWITCH.

Oct 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE, REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR, REPLACED WIPER SWITCH.

Oct 7, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT SPEED 40MPH, SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, STEERING COLUMN FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT SPEED 40MPH, SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, STEERING COLUMN FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO REVERSE. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO REVERSE. *AK

Aug 15, 1996 Electrical System

THE 'CHARGE SYSTEM' WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.

Aug 15, 1996 Electrical System

THE 'CHARGE SYSTEM' WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.

Aug 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED FOR THREE DAYS. PLEASE GIVE MORE INFORMATION.

Aug 13, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED FOR THREE DAYS. PLEASE GIVE MORE INFORMATION.

Aug 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS NEVER INSTALLED. *DH

Aug 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS NEVER INSTALLED. *DH

Aug 6, 1996 Electrical System

FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH BURNED MELTING WIRES. NO FIRE OCCURED.

Aug 6, 1996 Electrical System

FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH BURNED MELTING WIRES. NO FIRE OCCURED.

Aug 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.

Aug 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jul 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jul 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jul 24, 1996 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO REVERSE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO REVERSE. *AK

Jul 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE.

Jul 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE.

Jul 17, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *DH

Jul 17, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *DH

Jul 9, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN STEERING COLUMN. RECEIVED RECALL LETTER, DID NOT GET A CHANCE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET SWTICH REPLACED. 96V 071000. *AK

Jul 9, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN STEERING COLUMN. RECEIVED RECALL LETTER, DID NOT GET A CHANCE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET SWTICH REPLACED. 96V 071000. *AK

Jul 7, 1996 Steering Crash

STEERING COLUMN FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES/DEATHS. *DH

Jul 7, 1996 Steering Crash

STEERING COLUMN FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES/DEATHS. *DH

Jun 25, 1996 Electrical System

CAR WAS RUNNING FINE UNTIL RECALL WORK WAS DONE AND NOW THE CAR NO LONGER WORKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE AUTO, CONSUMER BEGINS TO SMELL A BURNING SMELL-PULLED OVER IN THE GAS STATION AND LIFTED HOOD AND FLAMES WERE THERE-NO INJURIES. *AK

Jun 25, 1996 Electrical System

CAR WAS RUNNING FINE UNTIL RECALL WORK WAS DONE AND NOW THE CAR NO LONGER WORKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE AUTO, CONSUMER BEGINS TO SMELL A BURNING SMELL-PULLED OVER IN THE GAS STATION AND LIFTED HOOD AND FLAMES WERE THERE-NO INJURIES. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED MORE THAN THREE TIMES.PLEASE DESCRI BE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED MORE THAN THREE TIMES.PLEASE DESCRI BE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS CUT OFF AND ON WHEN DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE TURNING ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN BEFORE THEY HAD PULLED OVER, FORD HAS NOT BEEN VERY HELPFUL AS FAR AS GIVING ALLOWANCES FOR REPLACEMENT RENTAL OR TOWING. *SLC

Jun 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS CUT OFF AND ON WHEN DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE TURNING ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN BEFORE THEY HAD PULLED OVER, FORD HAS NOT BEEN VERY HELPFUL AS FAR AS GIVING ALLOWANCES FOR REPLACEMENT RENTAL OR TOWING. *SLC

Jun 12, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AT A RED LIGHT, AS SOON AS FOOT WAS OFF THE BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED, HIT BRAKES CAR WOULD NOT STOP, LET CAR RUN INTO RAMP TO STOP. PLESAE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 12, 1996 Structure

DOOR HINGE SPRING FAILS TO STAND UP TO NORMAL WEAR. *DH

Jun 12, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AT A RED LIGHT, AS SOON AS FOOT WAS OFF THE BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED, HIT BRAKES CAR WOULD NOT STOP, LET CAR RUN INTO RAMP TO STOP. PLESAE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 12, 1996 Structure

DOOR HINGE SPRING FAILS TO STAND UP TO NORMAL WEAR. *DH

May 25, 1996 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULDN'T UNLOCK . AK

May 25, 1996 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULDN'T UNLOCK . AK

May 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 6, 1996 Electrical System

SMOKE ERUPTED FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO START CAR, STEERING COLUMN/WIRES PARTIALLY MELTED DUE TO SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH. *DSH

May 6, 1996 Electrical System

SMOKE ERUPTED FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO START CAR, STEERING COLUMN/WIRES PARTIALLY MELTED DUE TO SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH. *DSH

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD THEN THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WHEN OWNER CAME BACK IT WAS ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD THEN THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WHEN OWNER CAME BACK IT WAS ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD THEN THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WHEN OWNER CAME BACK IT WAS ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD THEN THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WHEN OWNER CAME BACK IT WAS ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Apr 24, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF IGNITION; CONTINUED TO SMOKE FOR AWHILE; IGNITION SWITCH MELTED; NO FIRE. *AK

Apr 24, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF IGNITION; CONTINUED TO SMOKE FOR AWHILE; IGNITION SWITCH MELTED; NO FIRE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CAR WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRED. PEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CAR WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRED. PEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WENT UP INTO FLAMES FROM THE IGNITION SWITCE AREA. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

UPON PARKING, NOTICED SMOKE UNDER HOOD I/2 HOUR LATER HEARD EXPLOSION, FOUND VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WENT UP INTO FLAMES FROM THE IGNITION SWITCE AREA. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

UPON PARKING, NOTICED SMOKE UNDER HOOD I/2 HOUR LATER HEARD EXPLOSION, FOUND VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, FIRE BURNT STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, FIRE BURNT STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, FIRE BURNT STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, FIRE BURNT STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, BLACK THICK SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. IT WAS THEN DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Apr 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, BLACK THICK SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. IT WAS THEN DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE GASKET BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE BLOCK BLOWS OUT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ON THE EXHAUST. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE GASKET BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE BLOCK BLOWS OUT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ON THE EXHAUST. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE GASKET BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE BLOCK BLOWS OUT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ON THE EXHAUST. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE GASKET BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE BLOCK BLOWS OUT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ON THE EXHAUST. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARK AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED AROUND THE IGNITION. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARK AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED AROUND THE IGNITION. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARK AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED AROUND THE IGNITION. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARK AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED AROUND THE IGNITION. *AK

Feb 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TT CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND RAN IT FOR ABOUT 12 TO 15 MINUTES AT IDLE ABOUT AN HOUR LATER IT CAUGHT FIRE.*JB

Feb 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TT CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND RAN IT FOR ABOUT 12 TO 15 MINUTES AT IDLE ABOUT AN HOUR LATER IT CAUGHT FIRE.*JB

Jan 25, 1996 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULDN'T UNLOCK . TT

Jan 25, 1996 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULDN'T UNLOCK . TT

Nov 21, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS WAITING AT DRIVE UP WINDOW CAR WENT INTO SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED . TT

Nov 21, 1995 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS WAITING AT DRIVE UP WINDOW CAR WENT INTO SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED . TT

Nov 21, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS WAITING AT DRIVE UP WINDOW CAR WENT INTO SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED . TT

Nov 21, 1995 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS WAITING AT DRIVE UP WINDOW CAR WENT INTO SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED . TT

Nov 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STOPPED AT DRIVE THRU WINDOW STOP AND CAR ACCELERATED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT CAR WAS TOTALED . TT WINDSHIELD BROKE IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Nov 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STOPPED AT DRIVE THRU WINDOW STOP AND CAR ACCELERATED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT CAR WAS TOTALED . TT WINDSHIELD BROKE IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Jun 21, 1995 Structure

HOOD SUPPORT BAR NO LONGER HOLDS UP THE HOOD, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER. TT

Jun 21, 1995 Structure

HOOD SUPPORT BAR NO LONGER HOLDS UP THE HOOD, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER. TT

May 16, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED. *AW

May 16, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED. *AW

Apr 5, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR SHORTS OUT, CAUSING WIRING HARNESS AND BATTERY TO BURN UP. *SKD

Apr 5, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR SHORTS OUT, CAUSING WIRING HARNESS AND BATTERY TO BURN UP. *SKD

Feb 23, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

APPLIED BRAKES VEHICLE SURGES AND STARTED TO RACE. CARBON WAS FOUND ON THE FUEL INJECTION IDLER CONTROL. TT

Feb 23, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

APPLIED BRAKES VEHICLE SURGES AND STARTED TO RACE. CARBON WAS FOUND ON THE FUEL INJECTION IDLER CONTROL. TT

Feb 8, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BODY/AIR BY PASS FAILURE, RESULTED IN INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCLERATION, ALSO PREVENTED CRUISE CONTROL FROM DISENGAGING. *SKD

Feb 8, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BODY/AIR BY PASS FAILURE, RESULTED IN INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCLERATION, ALSO PREVENTED CRUISE CONTROL FROM DISENGAGING. *SKD

Jan 23, 1995 Unknown Or Other

CHECK OIL LIGHT STAYS ON. *SKD

Jan 23, 1995 Unknown Or Other

CHECK OIL LIGHT STAYS ON. *SKD

Jan 18, 1995 Structure

HOOD ASSEMBLY, STRUTS BROKE CAUSING THE HOOD THE FALL DOWN ON DRIVER, REPLACED 3 TIMES. TT

Jan 18, 1995 Structure

HOOD ASSEMBLY, STRUTS BROKE CAUSING THE HOOD THE FALL DOWN ON DRIVER, REPLACED 3 TIMES. TT

Jan 3, 1995 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING STEERING COLUMN FIRE. *SKD

Jan 3, 1995 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING STEERING COLUMN FIRE. *SKD