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Feb 22, 2006 Electrical System Fire 118,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE HOOD WAS RAISED. SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE SPOTTED COMING FROM THE PLUG ON THE ALTERNATOR. THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE PLUG REMOV...

Feb 22, 2006 Electrical System Fire 118,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE HOOD WAS RAISED. SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE SPOTTED COMING FROM THE PLUG ON THE ALTERNATOR. THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE PLUG REMOV...

Jun 30, 2005 Electrical System Fire 76,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED:ON 5-19-04 HIS 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR BURNED WHILE IT WAS PARKED. WITHIN A HALF OF AN HOUR THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THERE WERE 3 DIFFERENT INVESTIGATIONS DONE;. AN ELECTRICAL AND AND ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION, AND ONE DONE BY THE TAMPA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FOUND NO EXA...

Jun 30, 2005 Electrical System Fire 76,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED:ON 5-19-04 HIS 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR BURNED WHILE IT WAS PARKED. WITHIN A HALF OF AN HOUR THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THERE WERE 3 DIFFERENT INVESTIGATIONS DONE;. AN ELECTRICAL AND AND ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION, AND ONE DONE BY THE TAMPA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FOUND NO EXA...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System Fire 40,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAD A 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE. WHEN CONSUMER CAME HOME HE PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE, WENT INSIDE AND ATE, THEN A NEIGHBOR POUNDED AT DOOR TO LET HIM KNOW HIS HOUSE WAS ON FIRE. THE POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE MARSHAL AND INSURANCE ADJUSTERS CAME OUT AND C...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System Fire 40,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAD A 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE. WHEN CONSUMER CAME HOME HE PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE, WENT INSIDE AND ATE, THEN A NEIGHBOR POUNDED AT DOOR TO LET HIM KNOW HIS HOUSE WAS ON FIRE. THE POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE MARSHAL AND INSURANCE ADJUSTERS CAME OUT AND C...

Feb 14, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

CONSUMER REPORTED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. ONE OF THE VEHICLE WINDOWS HAD TO BE LEFT OPEN TO GAIN ENTRANCE INTO THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Feb 14, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

CONSUMER REPORTED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. ONE OF THE VEHICLE WINDOWS HAD TO BE LEFT OPEN TO GAIN ENTRANCE INTO THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Dec 16, 2004 Electrical System Fire 101,000 mi

CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND IN MINUTES WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK......... CONSUME RCLAIMED FIRE APPEARED TO BE DUE TO MEC...

Dec 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 101,000 mi

CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND IN MINUTES WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK......... CONSUME RCLAIMED FIRE APPEARED TO BE DUE TO MEC...

Dec 16, 2004 Electrical System Fire 101,000 mi

CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND IN MINUTES WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK......... CONSUME RCLAIMED FIRE APPEARED TO BE DUE TO MEC...

Dec 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 101,000 mi

CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND IN MINUTES WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK......... CONSUME RCLAIMED FIRE APPEARED TO BE DUE TO MEC...

Jul 19, 2003 Structure

THIS CAR IS ABOUT A PIECE OF JUNK. PAINT IS ALMOST GONE, 3 OF 4 POWER WINDOWS DONT WORK, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS QUIT TWICE, REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, RADIO NON-FUNCTIONAL, MESSAGE CENTER SAYS THAT IT IS -76 DEGREES AT MOST TIMES WITH 400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY (NOT TRUE). *AK

Jul 19, 2003 Visibility

THIS CAR IS ABOUT A PIECE OF JUNK. PAINT IS ALMOST GONE, 3 OF 4 POWER WINDOWS DONT WORK, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS QUIT TWICE, REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, RADIO NON-FUNCTIONAL, MESSAGE CENTER SAYS THAT IT IS -76 DEGREES AT MOST TIMES WITH 400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY (NOT TRUE). *AK

Jul 19, 2003 Electrical System

THIS CAR IS ABOUT A PIECE OF JUNK. PAINT IS ALMOST GONE, 3 OF 4 POWER WINDOWS DONT WORK, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS QUIT TWICE, REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, RADIO NON-FUNCTIONAL, MESSAGE CENTER SAYS THAT IT IS -76 DEGREES AT MOST TIMES WITH 400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY (NOT TRUE). *AK

Jul 19, 2003 Suspension

THIS CAR IS ABOUT A PIECE OF JUNK. PAINT IS ALMOST GONE, 3 OF 4 POWER WINDOWS DONT WORK, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS QUIT TWICE, REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, RADIO NON-FUNCTIONAL, MESSAGE CENTER SAYS THAT IT IS -76 DEGREES AT MOST TIMES WITH 400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY (NOT TRUE). *AK

Jul 19, 2003 Equipment

THIS CAR IS ABOUT A PIECE OF JUNK. PAINT IS ALMOST GONE, 3 OF 4 POWER WINDOWS DONT WORK, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS QUIT TWICE, REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, RADIO NON-FUNCTIONAL, MESSAGE CENTER SAYS THAT IT IS -76 DEGREES AT MOST TIMES WITH 400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY (NOT TRUE). *AK

Jul 19, 2003 Structure

THIS CAR IS ABOUT A PIECE OF JUNK. PAINT IS ALMOST GONE, 3 OF 4 POWER WINDOWS DONT WORK, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS QUIT TWICE, REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, RADIO NON-FUNCTIONAL, MESSAGE CENTER SAYS THAT IT IS -76 DEGREES AT MOST TIMES WITH 400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY (NOT TRUE). *AK

Jul 19, 2003 Visibility

THIS CAR IS ABOUT A PIECE OF JUNK. PAINT IS ALMOST GONE, 3 OF 4 POWER WINDOWS DONT WORK, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS QUIT TWICE, REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, RADIO NON-FUNCTIONAL, MESSAGE CENTER SAYS THAT IT IS -76 DEGREES AT MOST TIMES WITH 400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY (NOT TRUE). *AK

Jul 19, 2003 Electrical System

THIS CAR IS ABOUT A PIECE OF JUNK. PAINT IS ALMOST GONE, 3 OF 4 POWER WINDOWS DONT WORK, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS QUIT TWICE, REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, RADIO NON-FUNCTIONAL, MESSAGE CENTER SAYS THAT IT IS -76 DEGREES AT MOST TIMES WITH 400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY (NOT TRUE). *AK

Jul 19, 2003 Suspension

THIS CAR IS ABOUT A PIECE OF JUNK. PAINT IS ALMOST GONE, 3 OF 4 POWER WINDOWS DONT WORK, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS QUIT TWICE, REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, RADIO NON-FUNCTIONAL, MESSAGE CENTER SAYS THAT IT IS -76 DEGREES AT MOST TIMES WITH 400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY (NOT TRUE). *AK

Jul 19, 2003 Equipment

THIS CAR IS ABOUT A PIECE OF JUNK. PAINT IS ALMOST GONE, 3 OF 4 POWER WINDOWS DONT WORK, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS QUIT TWICE, REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, RADIO NON-FUNCTIONAL, MESSAGE CENTER SAYS THAT IT IS -76 DEGREES AT MOST TIMES WITH 400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY (NOT TRUE). *AK

Jul 5, 2003 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING ON HOT DAYS WHILE DRIVING.AND WHEN DRIVEN ON HOT DAYS AND IS PARKED WILL NOT START AGAIN , UNLESS IT COOLS DOWN. REPLACED THE IGNITION MODULE , WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION IN CALIFORNIA. *AK

Jul 5, 2003 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING ON HOT DAYS WHILE DRIVING.AND WHEN DRIVEN ON HOT DAYS AND IS PARKED WILL NOT START AGAIN , UNLESS IT COOLS DOWN. REPLACED THE IGNITION MODULE , WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION IN CALIFORNIA. *AK

May 23, 2003 Electrical System Fire

ON MAY 9TH MY CAR ENGINE BURST IN TO FLAMES WHILE PARKED AND OFF.

May 23, 2003 Electrical System Fire

ON MAY 9TH MY CAR ENGINE BURST IN TO FLAMES WHILE PARKED AND OFF.

May 23, 2003 Electrical System Fire

ON MAY 9TH MY CAR ENGINE BURST IN TO FLAMES WHILE PARKED AND OFF.

May 23, 2003 Electrical System Fire

ON MAY 9TH MY CAR ENGINE BURST IN TO FLAMES WHILE PARKED AND OFF.

Feb 2, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 160,000 mi

ON FEBRUARY 1, 2003, KIMBERLY LOVE WAS DRIVING A 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH FAYE LOVE(PASSENGER). WHILE DRIVING EAST ON INTERSTATE 26 IN COLUMBIA, SC AT 60 MILES PER HOUR, THE HOOD FLEW UP, SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD WAS BENT AND THE FRONT WINDOW SHATTERED. THE LATCH IS BROKEN ALSO. THE ...

Feb 2, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 160,000 mi

ON FEBRUARY 1, 2003, KIMBERLY LOVE WAS DRIVING A 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH FAYE LOVE(PASSENGER). WHILE DRIVING EAST ON INTERSTATE 26 IN COLUMBIA, SC AT 60 MILES PER HOUR, THE HOOD FLEW UP, SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD WAS BENT AND THE FRONT WINDOW SHATTERED. THE LATCH IS BROKEN ALSO. THE ...

Sep 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 1/2 HOUR, AND THEN PARKED. 1 AND 1/2 HOURS LATER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BURNED COMPLETE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE IS TOTALED, POSSIBLY ENGINE RELATED. *YH

Sep 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 1/2 HOUR, AND THEN PARKED. 1 AND 1/2 HOURS LATER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BURNED COMPLETE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE IS TOTALED, POSSIBLY ENGINE RELATED. *YH

Sep 3, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH HOOD FLEW UP WHICH IMMEDIATELY DISFIGURED/ DENTED, AND STRUCK THE ROOF. ONCE THE HOOD BENT BACK, IT STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD, SHATTERING IT. OWNER HAD TO PULL OVER, AND TIE HOOD DOWN BEFORE DRIVING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP RIGHT AFTER THAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 3, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH HOOD FLEW UP WHICH IMMEDIATELY DISFIGURED/ DENTED, AND STRUCK THE ROOF. ONCE THE HOOD BENT BACK, IT STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD, SHATTERING IT. OWNER HAD TO PULL OVER, AND TIE HOOD DOWN BEFORE DRIVING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP RIGHT AFTER THAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 28, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HOOD SUDDENLY FLEW OPEN. MECHANIC INDICATED LATCH PLATE WAS CORRODED.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HOOD SUDDENLY FLEW OPEN. MECHANIC INDICATED LATCH PLATE WAS CORRODED.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Unknown Or Other

INTRUMENTAL PANEL IS NOT VISIBLE WHEN DRIVING IN DAYTIME. UNABLE TO CHECK SPEED/ GAS,ETC.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Unknown Or Other

INTRUMENTAL PANEL IS NOT VISIBLE WHEN DRIVING IN DAYTIME. UNABLE TO CHECK SPEED/ GAS,ETC.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Unknown Or Other

INSTRUMENTAL PANEL IS NOT LEGIBLE IN THE DAY TIME. UNABLE TO SEE HOW FAST VEHICLE IS GOING, AND HOW FULL GAS TANK IS. *AK *YH

Jun 12, 2002 Unknown Or Other

INSTRUMENTAL PANEL IS NOT LEGIBLE IN THE DAY TIME. UNABLE TO SEE HOW FAST VEHICLE IS GOING, AND HOW FULL GAS TANK IS. *AK *YH

Apr 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS GOING 40-45MPH IN THE DARK AND RAIN, AND VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SPINAL INJURIES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK PHOTOS ATTACHED. *TT

Apr 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS GOING 40-45MPH IN THE DARK AND RAIN, AND VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SPINAL INJURIES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK PHOTOS ATTACHED. *TT

Mar 19, 2002 Electrical System

LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD DOESN'T APPEAR AT DAY, BUT AT NIGHT THERE IS LIGHT. DASHBOARD IS DIGITAL. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASE DATE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 19, 2002 Electrical System

LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD DOESN'T APPEAR AT DAY, BUT AT NIGHT THERE IS LIGHT. DASHBOARD IS DIGITAL. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASE DATE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 12, 2001 Steering

STEERING GEAR BOX FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING,CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OFF ROAD. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK THE DEALER STATED THAT BOLTS SECURING STEERING BOX PULLED THROUGH RUSTY FRAME CAUSING STEERING FAILURE. *YH

Oct 12, 2001 Structure

STEERING GEAR BOX FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING,CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OFF ROAD. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK THE DEALER STATED THAT BOLTS SECURING STEERING BOX PULLED THROUGH RUSTY FRAME CAUSING STEERING FAILURE. *YH

Oct 12, 2001 Steering

STEERING GEAR BOX FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING,CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OFF ROAD. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK THE DEALER STATED THAT BOLTS SECURING STEERING BOX PULLED THROUGH RUSTY FRAME CAUSING STEERING FAILURE. *YH

Oct 12, 2001 Structure

STEERING GEAR BOX FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING,CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OFF ROAD. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK THE DEALER STATED THAT BOLTS SECURING STEERING BOX PULLED THROUGH RUSTY FRAME CAUSING STEERING FAILURE. *YH

Sep 26, 2001 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. EVERYTIME YOU WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF IT WAS VERY HAD TO RESTART.

Sep 26, 2001 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. EVERYTIME YOU WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF IT WAS VERY HAD TO RESTART.

Sep 21, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SHE PULLED OVER, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY WIRING OR THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT . VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK *SLC

Sep 21, 2001 Equipment Fire

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SHE PULLED OVER, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY WIRING OR THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT . VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK *SLC

Sep 21, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SHE PULLED OVER, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY WIRING OR THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT . VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK *SLC

Sep 21, 2001 Equipment Fire

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SHE PULLED OVER, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY WIRING OR THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT . VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK *SLC

Aug 2, 2001 Interior Lighting

DASHLIGHTS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE SPEEDOMETER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE YEARS. DEALER ADMITTED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, COULD NOT REMEDY IT. *AK

Aug 2, 2001 Interior Lighting

DASHLIGHTS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE SPEEDOMETER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE YEARS. DEALER ADMITTED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, COULD NOT REMEDY IT. *AK

Jul 18, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY - ON CHRISTMAS DAY HOOD FLEW UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO GET SMASHED, THE HOOD WAS COMPLETELY BENT IN HALF, AND DAMAGED WAS DONE TO THE ROOF. MY FAMILY AND I WERE TERRIFIED AND I WAS VERY HAPPY THAT MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING. IF HE DIDN'T DRIVE I AM SURE THIS ...

Jul 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting Crash

HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY - ON CHRISTMAS DAY HOOD FLEW UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO GET SMASHED, THE HOOD WAS COMPLETELY BENT IN HALF, AND DAMAGED WAS DONE TO THE ROOF. MY FAMILY AND I WERE TERRIFIED AND I WAS VERY HAPPY THAT MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING. IF HE DIDN'T DRIVE I AM SURE THIS ...

Jul 18, 2001 Visibility Crash

HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY - ON CHRISTMAS DAY HOOD FLEW UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO GET SMASHED, THE HOOD WAS COMPLETELY BENT IN HALF, AND DAMAGED WAS DONE TO THE ROOF. MY FAMILY AND I WERE TERRIFIED AND I WAS VERY HAPPY THAT MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING. IF HE DIDN'T DRIVE I AM SURE THIS ...

Jul 18, 2001 Steering

SHIFT LEVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK. GEAR SHIFT WAS SLOPPY AND WOULD WOULD UP AND DOWN. STEERING COLUMN WAS TAKEN APART AND THE HOUSING TUBE THAT HOLDS THE STEERING LEVER INSIDE COLUMN HAD BROKEN IN HALF. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

Jul 18, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY - ON CHRISTMAS DAY HOOD FLEW UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO GET SMASHED, THE HOOD WAS COMPLETELY BENT IN HALF, AND DAMAGED WAS DONE TO THE ROOF. MY FAMILY AND I WERE TERRIFIED AND I WAS VERY HAPPY THAT MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING. IF HE DIDN'T DRIVE I AM SURE THIS ...

Jul 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting Crash

HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY - ON CHRISTMAS DAY HOOD FLEW UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO GET SMASHED, THE HOOD WAS COMPLETELY BENT IN HALF, AND DAMAGED WAS DONE TO THE ROOF. MY FAMILY AND I WERE TERRIFIED AND I WAS VERY HAPPY THAT MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING. IF HE DIDN'T DRIVE I AM SURE THIS ...

Jul 18, 2001 Visibility Crash

HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY - ON CHRISTMAS DAY HOOD FLEW UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO GET SMASHED, THE HOOD WAS COMPLETELY BENT IN HALF, AND DAMAGED WAS DONE TO THE ROOF. MY FAMILY AND I WERE TERRIFIED AND I WAS VERY HAPPY THAT MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING. IF HE DIDN'T DRIVE I AM SURE THIS ...

Jul 18, 2001 Steering

SHIFT LEVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK. GEAR SHIFT WAS SLOPPY AND WOULD WOULD UP AND DOWN. STEERING COLUMN WAS TAKEN APART AND THE HOUSING TUBE THAT HOLDS THE STEERING LEVER INSIDE COLUMN HAD BROKEN IN HALF. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

Jul 3, 2001 Steering

SHIFT ROD HOUSING BROKE IN HALF,INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Jul 3, 2001 Steering

SHIFT ROD HOUSING BROKE IN HALF,INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN. *AK

May 27, 2001 Electrical System Fire

ON APRIL 23, 2001 OUR LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FRO ABOUT TEN MINUTES IN AN ENCLOSED PARKING STRUCTURE AT SUPERMARKET WHEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SELF-IGNITED. A MAJOR FIRE ENSUED BUT A PASSERBY HAD CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO THE TOTAL LOSS OF OUR CAR. I HAVE EMA...

May 27, 2001 Electrical System Fire

ON APRIL 23, 2001 OUR LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FRO ABOUT TEN MINUTES IN AN ENCLOSED PARKING STRUCTURE AT SUPERMARKET WHEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SELF-IGNITED. A MAJOR FIRE ENSUED BUT A PASSERBY HAD CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO THE TOTAL LOSS OF OUR CAR. I HAVE EMA...

Apr 23, 2001 Tires

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT THE SPARE TIRE T125/80R16, DOT FNTA2XHX150 LOCATED IN TRUNK OF 1990, LINCOLN, TOWN CAR EXPLODED. THIS EXPLOSION OF SPARE TIRE RESULTED IN TRUNK OF VEHICLE, RAISING 1 1/2 INCHES ABOVE NORMAL LEVEL AND A CHUNK OF GLASS AND REAR VIEW MIRROR, TO FALL FROM FRONT WINDS...

Apr 23, 2001 Tires

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT THE SPARE TIRE T125/80R16, DOT FNTA2XHX150 LOCATED IN TRUNK OF 1990, LINCOLN, TOWN CAR EXPLODED. THIS EXPLOSION OF SPARE TIRE RESULTED IN TRUNK OF VEHICLE, RAISING 1 1/2 INCHES ABOVE NORMAL LEVEL AND A CHUNK OF GLASS AND REAR VIEW MIRROR, TO FALL FROM FRONT WINDS...

Mar 15, 2001 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 15, 2001 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE FOR 20 MINUTES IN DRIVEWAY CONUSMER NOTICED A POPPING NOISE. VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT FIRE OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS CUT ON AND OFF ERRATICLY DURING RAIN STORMS. LINCOLN CUTOMER SERVICE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *JB

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE FOR 20 MINUTES IN DRIVEWAY CONUSMER NOTICED A POPPING NOISE. VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT FIRE OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS CUT ON AND OFF ERRATICLY DURING RAIN STORMS. LINCOLN CUTOMER SERVICE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *JB

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. NLM

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. NLM

Feb 7, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRSANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO FAULTY BUSHINGS WITHIN TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. *AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS DETERMINED TO HAD BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO FAILURE OF PLASTIC BUSHING. *YH

Feb 7, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRSANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO FAULTY BUSHINGS WITHIN TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. *AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS DETERMINED TO HAD BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO FAILURE OF PLASTIC BUSHING. *YH

Nov 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING ON HOT DAYS WHILE DRIVING IN CRUISE CONTROL AS WELL AS IN THE CITY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, CONSUMER BELIEVES PROBLEM IS LINKED TO FAULTY TFI MODULE WHICH WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION IN CALIFORNIA. NLM

Nov 6, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING ON HOT DAYS WHILE DRIVING IN CRUISE CONTROL AS WELL AS IN THE CITY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, CONSUMER BELIEVES PROBLEM IS LINKED TO FAULTY TFI MODULE WHICH WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION IN CALIFORNIA. NLM

Oct 24, 2000 Electrical System Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED UNDER 30MPH CAR WILL SHUT OFF WHETHER IN DRIVE/ PARK/ SWITCHING GEARS, OR IDLING. CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 24, 2000 Electrical System Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED UNDER 30MPH CAR WILL SHUT OFF WHETHER IN DRIVE/ PARK/ SWITCHING GEARS, OR IDLING. CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 16, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE TRAVELLING S/B ON I89 IN VT ON 10/13/2000 AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES INTO MY TRIP, THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND TOTALLY COVERED THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SMASH AND THE ROOF TO BE DAMAGED.

Oct 16, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE TRAVELLING S/B ON I89 IN VT ON 10/13/2000 AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES INTO MY TRIP, THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND TOTALLY COVERED THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SMASH AND THE ROOF TO BE DAMAGED.

Oct 14, 2000 Electrical System

STALLING ON INTERSTATE AND CITY DRIVING WHEN TEMP GETS VERY HOT, LOOSING THE POWER IN BRAKES AND THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE'S STEERING. THE CAR CAN BE STARTED AGAIN WHEN IT HAS COOLED DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS.

Oct 14, 2000 Electrical System

STALLING ON INTERSTATE AND CITY DRIVING WHEN TEMP GETS VERY HOT, LOSING THE POWER IN BRAKES AND THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE'S STEERING. THE CAR CAN BE STARTED AGAIN WHEN IT HAS COOLED DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS.*AK

Oct 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STALLING ON INTERSTATE AND CITY DRIVING WHEN TEMP GETS VERY HOT, LOSING THE POWER IN BRAKES AND THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE'S STEERING. THE CAR CAN BE STARTED AGAIN WHEN IT HAS COOLED DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS.*AK

Oct 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

STALLING ON INTERSTATE AND CITY DRIVING WHEN TEMPERATURE GETS VERY HOT. LOSING THE POWER IN BRAKES AND THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE'S STEERING. THE CAR CAN BE STARTED AGAIN WHEN IT HAS COOLED DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS. *AK *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02...

Oct 14, 2000 Electrical System

STALLING ON INTERSTATE AND CITY DRIVING WHEN TEMP GETS VERY HOT, LOOSING THE POWER IN BRAKES AND THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE'S STEERING. THE CAR CAN BE STARTED AGAIN WHEN IT HAS COOLED DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS.

Oct 14, 2000 Electrical System

STALLING ON INTERSTATE AND CITY DRIVING WHEN TEMP GETS VERY HOT, LOSING THE POWER IN BRAKES AND THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE'S STEERING. THE CAR CAN BE STARTED AGAIN WHEN IT HAS COOLED DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS.*AK

Oct 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STALLING ON INTERSTATE AND CITY DRIVING WHEN TEMP GETS VERY HOT, LOSING THE POWER IN BRAKES AND THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE'S STEERING. THE CAR CAN BE STARTED AGAIN WHEN IT HAS COOLED DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS.*AK

Oct 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

STALLING ON INTERSTATE AND CITY DRIVING WHEN TEMPERATURE GETS VERY HOT. LOSING THE POWER IN BRAKES AND THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE'S STEERING. THE CAR CAN BE STARTED AGAIN WHEN IT HAS COOLED DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS. *AK *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02...

Jul 15, 2000 Structure

MY FRAME IS RUSTED OUT WHERE THE GEER BOX BOLTS UP TO THE FRAME AND THE OTHER SIDE IS THE SAME WAY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Jul 15, 2000 Structure

MY FRAME IS RUSTED OUT WHERE THE GEER BOX BOLTS UP TO THE FRAME AND THE OTHER SIDE IS THE SAME WAY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Jul 11, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 11, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 28, 2000 Suspension

THE PAINT SHOULD NOT BE PEELING, I KNOW THIS IS NOT A SAFETY BUT FORD NEEDS TO KNOW.MY LEVEL RIDE IS A SAFETY PROBLEM.I WILL BE DRIVING AT 65 AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE REAR WILL START BOUNCING AROUND.I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN THAN THE REAR LOWERS ITSELF AFTER AWHILE IT WILL GO BACK ON. PLEASE HELP BEFORE SO...

Jun 28, 2000 Suspension

THE PAINT SHOULD NOT BE PEELING, I KNOW THIS IS NOT A SAFETY BUT FORD NEEDS TO KNOW.MY LEVEL RIDE IS A SAFETY PROBLEM.I WILL BE DRIVING AT 65 AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE REAR WILL START BOUNCING AROUND.I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN THAN THE REAR LOWERS ITSELF AFTER AWHILE IT WILL GO BACK ON. PLEASE HELP BEFORE SO...

Jun 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE CONSUMER HAS HAD MANY COMPONENTS REPLACED (HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND 2 DIGITAL DASH ASSEMBLIES) WHILE TRYING THE FIND THE CAUSE OF THE POOR VISIBILITY OF THE DASHBOARD BUT THE DASH HAS SHOWN NO NOTICEABLE CHANGE. NLM

Jun 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE CONSUMER HAS HAD MANY COMPONENTS REPLACED (HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND 2 DIGITAL DASH ASSEMBLIES) WHILE TRYING THE FIND THE CAUSE OF THE POOR VISIBILITY OF THE DASHBOARD BUT THE DASH HAS SHOWN NO NOTICEABLE CHANGE. NLM

Jun 20, 2000 Electrical System Fire

PULLED INTO GARAGE. SAW FIRE UNDER HOOD. CALLED FIRE DEPT. CAR BURNED. TOTAL LOSS PER INSURANCE ADJUSTER.*AK

Jun 20, 2000 Electrical System Fire

PULLED INTO GARAGE. SAW FIRE UNDER HOOD. CALLED FIRE DEPT. CAR BURNED. TOTAL LOSS PER INSURANCE ADJUSTER.*AK

Jun 14, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 25 MILES, MADE A STOP AND REACHED DOWN TO TURN OFF IGNITION, AND SWITCH WAS OVERHEATED, ABOUT 140 DEGREES. THEN CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE ENGAGING THE STARTER. *AK

Jun 14, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 25 MILES, MADE A STOP AND REACHED DOWN TO TURN OFF IGNITION, AND SWITCH WAS OVERHEATED, ABOUT 140 DEGREES. THEN CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE ENGAGING THE STARTER. *AK

Jun 14, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 25 MILES, MADE A STOP AND REACHED DOWN TO TURN OFF IGNITION, AND SWITCH WAS OVERHEATED, ABOUT 140 DEGREES. THEN CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE ENGAGING THE STARTER. *AK

Jun 14, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 25 MILES, MADE A STOP AND REACHED DOWN TO TURN OFF IGNITION, AND SWITCH WAS OVERHEATED, ABOUT 140 DEGREES. THEN CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE ENGAGING THE STARTER. *AK

May 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other

INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOT READABLE IN SUNLIGHT. YH

May 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other

INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOT READABLE IN SUNLIGHT. YH

May 4, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER JUST SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE TOTALLED. DEALER CONTACTED, BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK *ML

May 4, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER JUST SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE TOTALLED. DEALER CONTACTED, BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK *ML

Apr 26, 2000 Suspension

RECALL 98V322000/ FRONT CONTROL ARM: BALL JOINT. VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A CRACKED FRONT CONTROL ARM: BALL JOINT. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED,AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Suspension

RECALL 98V322000/ FRONT CONTROL ARM: BALL JOINT. VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A CRACKED FRONT CONTROL ARM: BALL JOINT. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED,AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Electrical System

THE DIGITAL DASH ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES DUE TO DIFFICULTY IN READING IN THE DAYTIME. *MJS

Apr 5, 2000 Electrical System

THE DIGITAL DASH ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES DUE TO DIFFICULTY IN READING IN THE DAYTIME. *MJS

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE IN GARAGE FOR 10-15 MINUTES. CAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNT CAR AND HOUSE (TOTAL LOSS). AAA INSURANCE TO INVESTIGATE. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE IN GARAGE FOR 10-15 MINUTES. CAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNT CAR AND HOUSE (TOTAL LOSS). AAA INSURANCE TO INVESTIGATE. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN PARKED IN GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE, TOTALLY DESTROYING THE HOUSE AND CAR. FIRE IS BEING INVESTIGATED BY AAA. *AK *ML

Mar 8, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN PARKED IN GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE, TOTALLY DESTROYING THE HOUSE AND CAR. FIRE IS BEING INVESTIGATED BY AAA. *AK *ML

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

15 MINUTES AFTER FUELING VEHICLE AND PARKING IT IN GARAGE A FIRE STARTED, BURNING VEHICLE AND HOUSE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED,CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

15 MINUTES AFTER FUELING VEHICLE AND PARKING IT IN GARAGE A FIRE STARTED, BURNING VEHICLE AND HOUSE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED,CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Dec 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR 2 - 21/2 HRS. IT CAUSES ENGINE TO SHUT OFF. WITHIN 30 MINUTES OR MORE VEHICLE WOULD START UP AGAIN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Dec 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR 2 - 21/2 HRS. IT CAUSES ENGINE TO SHUT OFF. WITHIN 30 MINUTES OR MORE VEHICLE WOULD START UP AGAIN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Unknown Or Other

LED DISPLAYS ON DASHBOARD NOT LEGIBLE WHEN DRIVING IN THE SUN, ESPECIALLY THESPEEDOMETER DISPLAY. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Unknown Or Other

LED DISPLAYS ON DASHBOARD NOT LEGIBLE WHEN DRIVING IN THE SUN, ESPECIALLY THESPEEDOMETER DISPLAY. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARKING LOT IN PARK, TURNED THE KEY TO START SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, AND IT JUST REVVED UP. VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL, UNABLE TO STOP ON TIME. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARKING LOT IN PARK, TURNED THE KEY TO START SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, AND IT JUST REVVED UP. VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL, UNABLE TO STOP ON TIME. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING IN LOW SPEED AND MAKING A SLOW TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE BODY AND POWER STEERING PRESSURE SPRING. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING IN LOW SPEED AND MAKING A SLOW TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE BODY AND POWER STEERING PRESSURE SPRING. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING IN LOW SPEED AND MAKING A SLOW TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE BODY AND POWER STEERING PRESSURE SPRING. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING IN LOW SPEED AND MAKING A SLOW TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE BODY AND POWER STEERING PRESSURE SPRING. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING IN LOW SPEED AND MAKING A SLOW TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE BODY AND POWER STEERING PRESSURE SPRING. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING IN LOW SPEED AND MAKING A SLOW TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE BODY AND POWER STEERING PRESSURE SPRING. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Electrical System

THE DESIGN OF THE HORN MAKES IT HARD TO USE THE HORN NORMALLY, DUE TO SMALL BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT EASILY LOCATED WHEN NECESSARY. YH

Oct 20, 1999 Electrical System

THE DESIGN OF THE HORN MAKES IT HARD TO USE THE HORN NORMALLY, DUE TO SMALL BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT EASILY LOCATED WHEN NECESSARY. YH

Oct 18, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. THE WINDOW GOES UP AND GETS STUCK. THE TRUCK LID IS FAILING. CLAIMS THAT CALLED WRONG AGENCY. WANTED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. THE WINDOW GOES UP AND GETS STUCK. THE TRUCK LID IS FAILING. CLAIMS THAT CALLED WRONG AGENCY. WANTED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Structure

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. THE WINDOW GOES UP AND GETS STUCK. THE TRUCK LID IS FAILING. CLAIMS THAT CALLED WRONG AGENCY. WANTED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. THE WINDOW GOES UP AND GETS STUCK. THE TRUCK LID IS FAILING. CLAIMS THAT CALLED WRONG AGENCY. WANTED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. THE WINDOW GOES UP AND GETS STUCK. THE TRUCK LID IS FAILING. CLAIMS THAT CALLED WRONG AGENCY. WANTED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Structure

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. THE WINDOW GOES UP AND GETS STUCK. THE TRUCK LID IS FAILING. CLAIMS THAT CALLED WRONG AGENCY. WANTED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALL POWER ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS POWER LOCKS/ WINDOWS, AND TRUNK RELEASE STOPPED WORKING . ALSO FRONT POWER BRAKE ND CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Structure

ALL POWER ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS POWER LOCKS/ WINDOWS, AND TRUNK RELEASE STOPPED WORKING . ALSO FRONT POWER BRAKE ND CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Structure

ALL POWER ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS POWER LOCKS/ WINDOWS, AND TRUNK RELEASE STOPPED WORKING . ALSO FRONT POWER BRAKE ND CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALL POWER ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS POWER LOCKS/ WINDOWS, AND TRUNK RELEASE STOPPED WORKING . ALSO FRONT POWER BRAKE ND CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Visibility

ALL POWER ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS POWER LOCKS/ WINDOWS, AND TRUNK RELEASE STOPPED WORKING . ALSO FRONT POWER BRAKE ND CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALL POWER ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS POWER LOCKS/ WINDOWS, AND TRUNK RELEASE STOPPED WORKING . ALSO FRONT POWER BRAKE ND CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Structure

ALL POWER ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS POWER LOCKS/ WINDOWS, AND TRUNK RELEASE STOPPED WORKING . ALSO FRONT POWER BRAKE ND CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Structure

ALL POWER ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS POWER LOCKS/ WINDOWS, AND TRUNK RELEASE STOPPED WORKING . ALSO FRONT POWER BRAKE ND CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALL POWER ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS POWER LOCKS/ WINDOWS, AND TRUNK RELEASE STOPPED WORKING . ALSO FRONT POWER BRAKE ND CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Visibility

ALL POWER ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS POWER LOCKS/ WINDOWS, AND TRUNK RELEASE STOPPED WORKING . ALSO FRONT POWER BRAKE ND CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Power Train

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, THE ODOMETER MILEAGE IN INCORRECT. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, THE ODOMETER MILEAGE IN INCORRECT. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Power Train

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, THE ODOMETER MILEAGE IN INCORRECT. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, THE ODOMETER MILEAGE IN INCORRECT. *AK

Jun 26, 1999 Structure

THE PAINT ON THIS CAR IS DISAPPEARING VERY RAPIDLY. WE OWNED 2 1990 TOWN CARS AND HAD TRADED ONE OVER A YEAR AGAO BECAUSE THE PAINT WAS STARTING TO DISAPPEAR. LARGE BLOTS OF WHITE ARE APPEARING ALL OVER THE CAR. THE CARS WERE DIFFERENT COLORS AND BOTH DID THE SAME THING. ONLY THIS ONE IS REALLY ...

Jun 26, 1999 Structure

THE PAINT ON THIS CAR IS DISAPPEARING VERY RAPIDLY. WE OWNED 2 1990 TOWN CARS AND HAD TRADED ONE OVER A YEAR AGAO BECAUSE THE PAINT WAS STARTING TO DISAPPEAR. LARGE BLOTS OF WHITE ARE APPEARING ALL OVER THE CAR. THE CARS WERE DIFFERENT COLORS AND BOTH DID THE SAME THING. ONLY THIS ONE IS REALLY ...

Jun 10, 1999 Equipment

COMPUTERIZED DASH L.E.D.S. ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH DURING DAYLIGHT, CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO READ GAUGES PROPERLY.

Jun 10, 1999 Equipment

COMPUTERIZED DASH L.E.D.S. ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH DURING DAYLIGHT, CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO READ GAUGES PROPERLY.

Jun 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT YARD AND ELECTRICAL WIRING FROM THE ALTERNATOR MELTED, CAUSING A FIRE. CONSUMER VEHICLE HAD ALTERNATOR REPLACED THREE TIMES.*AK

Jun 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT YARD AND ELECTRICAL WIRING FROM THE ALTERNATOR MELTED, CAUSING A FIRE. CONSUMER VEHICLE HAD ALTERNATOR REPLACED THREE TIMES.*AK

Jun 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT YARD AND ELECTRICAL WIRING FROM THE ALTERNATOR MELTED, CAUSING A FIRE. CONSUMER VEHICLE HAD ALTERNATOR REPLACED THREE TIMES.*AK

Jun 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT YARD AND ELECTRICAL WIRING FROM THE ALTERNATOR MELTED, CAUSING A FIRE. CONSUMER VEHICLE HAD ALTERNATOR REPLACED THREE TIMES.*AK

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE IN THE ENGINE, AND BURNT DOWN THE GARAGE. CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE IN THE ENGINE, AND BURNT DOWN THE GARAGE. CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

May 14, 1999 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR WAS PARKED WHEN A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED. THERE WAS NO INSURANCE TO COVER THE FIRE SO OWNER HAD TO PAY ABOUT $5,000 FOR REPAIRS. *AK

May 14, 1999 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR WAS PARKED WHEN A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED. THERE WAS NO INSURANCE TO COVER THE FIRE SO OWNER HAD TO PAY ABOUT $5,000 FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Apr 28, 1999 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN THE ENGINE, RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 28, 1999 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN THE ENGINE, RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 19, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING AND THE SUN IS SHINING CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE HOW FAST HE IS TRAVELING DUE TO THE BLINDING OF EVERYTHING ON THE DASHBBOARD. *AK

Mar 19, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING AND THE SUN IS SHINING CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE HOW FAST HE IS TRAVELING DUE TO THE BLINDING OF EVERYTHING ON THE DASHBBOARD. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Electrical System

DIGITAL INST.CLUSTER UNREADABLE ON BRIGHT SUNNY DAYS

Mar 4, 1999 Electrical System

DIGITAL INST.CLUSTER UNREADABLE ON BRIGHT SUNNY DAYS

Feb 17, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, AND CONSUMER TRIED TO SWITCH TRANSMISSION PAWL, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED.CONSUMER HAD TO STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL, PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, AND TURN OFF ENGINE SO THA TVEHICLE ENGINE COULD GO BACK TO NORMAL AFTER HAVING STRUCK A BLOCK WALL. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, AND CONSUMER TRIED TO SWITCH TRANSMISSION PAWL, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED.CONSUMER HAD TO STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL, PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, AND TURN OFF ENGINE SO THA TVEHICLE ENGINE COULD GO BACK TO NORMAL AFTER HAVING STRUCK A BLOCK WALL. *AK

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ENGAGED, BUT WAS TURNED OFF TO SLOW DOWN. BRAKES WERE USED TO CONTROL SPEED UNTIL I REACHED A PARKING LOT WHERE I EXMAINED THE ENGINE. PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE CONNECTED TO THROTTLE LINKAGE. "JIGGLING" THE THROTTLE SLOWED T...

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ENGAGED, BUT WAS TURNED OFF TO SLOW DOWN. BRAKES WERE USED TO CONTROL SPEED UNTIL I REACHED A PARKING LOT WHERE I EXMAINED THE ENGINE. PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE CONNECTED TO THROTTLE LINKAGE. "JIGGLING" THE THROTTLE SLOWED T...

Feb 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

TV GROMMET FAILED THAT CONNECTS THE THROTTLE BODY LINKAGE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE CABLE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK, RESULTING IN SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION AND DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION.

Feb 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

TV GROMMET FAILED THAT CONNECTS THE THROTTLE BODY LINKAGE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE CABLE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK, RESULTING IN SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION AND DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION.

Feb 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

TV GROMMET FAILED CAUSING THE THROTTLE CABLE AND ACELERATOR PEDAL TO BECOME STUCK IN OPENED POSITION RESULTING IN UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND LOSS OF CONTROL.

Feb 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

TV GROMMET FAILED CAUSING THE THROTTLE CABLE AND ACELERATOR PEDAL TO BECOME STUCK IN OPENED POSITION RESULTING IN UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jan 28, 1999 Air Bags

VEHICLE ISN'T ACCELERATING PROPERLY WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AS ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS COMING STRAIGHT AT THE CONSUMER VEHICLE. IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING, AND THE AIR BAGS ON BOTH SIDES DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Air Bags

VEHICLE ISN'T ACCELERATING PROPERLY WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AS ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS COMING STRAIGHT AT THE CONSUMER VEHICLE. IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING, AND THE AIR BAGS ON BOTH SIDES DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE UNDERHOOD, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE.

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE UNDERHOOD, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE.

Jan 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

AFTER ONE HOUR AND 10 MINUTES VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE INSIDE CONSUMER'S GARAGE WHICH SET THE HOUSE ON FIRE AND RESULTED IN TOTAL PROPERTY DAMAGE. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSE UNKNOWN AT THIS THE TIME. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

AFTER ONE HOUR AND 10 MINUTES VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE INSIDE CONSUMER'S GARAGE WHICH SET THE HOUSE ON FIRE AND RESULTED IN TOTAL PROPERTY DAMAGE. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSE UNKNOWN AT THIS THE TIME. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WE HAVE HAD NO SUCCESS IN SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FROM DEALER OR MANUFACTURER DESPITE HAVING A VALID EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN COVERING THIS

Jan 5, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WE HAVE HAD NO SUCCESS IN SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FROM DEALER OR MANUFACTURER DESPITE HAVING A VALID EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN COVERING THIS

Dec 18, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HOOD UNLATCHING; PERTAINING TO NHTSA RECALL # 95V 091-000. DEALER NOTIFIED MANUFACTURER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DO NOT RECOGNIZE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 18, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HOOD UNLATCHING; PERTAINING TO NHTSA RECALL # 95V 091-000. DEALER NOTIFIED MANUFACTURER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DO NOT RECOGNIZE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR FAILURE CAUSED ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Dec 7, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR FAILURE CAUSED ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Nov 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN CARPORT AND SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, AND THE CONSUMER LOST HER HOME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED AND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS STILL UNDETERMINED,.THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATE THEY ARE AWARE OF THE 1987-1988 MODELS WITH THIS PROBLEM, BUT ARE NOT AWA...

Nov 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN CARPORT AND SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, AND THE CONSUMER LOST HER HOME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED AND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS STILL UNDETERMINED,.THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATE THEY ARE AWARE OF THE 1987-1988 MODELS WITH THIS PROBLEM, BUT ARE NOT AWA...

Nov 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE WARPED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON FOR THIS VEHICLE, AND BOTH ROTORS AND PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *YH

Nov 18, 1998 Visibility

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE WARPED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON FOR THIS VEHICLE, AND BOTH ROTORS AND PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *YH

Nov 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE WARPED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON FOR THIS VEHICLE, AND BOTH ROTORS AND PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *YH

Nov 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE WARPED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON FOR THIS VEHICLE, AND BOTH ROTORS AND PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *YH

Nov 18, 1998 Visibility

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE WARPED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON FOR THIS VEHICLE, AND BOTH ROTORS AND PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *YH

Nov 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE WARPED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON FOR THIS VEHICLE, AND BOTH ROTORS AND PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *YH

Nov 10, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS UNDER HOOD FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.

Nov 10, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS UNDER HOOD FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.

Oct 15, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND A MINUTE AFTER PARKING CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 8 INCH FLAMES BURNING EVERYTHING IN SIGHT. DEALER OR MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.

Oct 15, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH PLATE FAILED.

Oct 15, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND A MINUTE AFTER PARKING CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 8 INCH FLAMES BURNING EVERYTHING IN SIGHT. DEALER OR MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.

Oct 15, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH PLATE FAILED.

Sep 15, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY SOMEONE CALLED OUT THAT FRONT WHEEL WAS SMOKING. GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT WHEEL AND THERE WAS A FLAME. THE WHEEL WAS BURNING. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY SOMEONE CALLED OUT THAT FRONT WHEEL WAS SMOKING. GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT WHEEL AND THERE WAS A FLAME. THE WHEEL WAS BURNING. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE IGNITION OFF, IT STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE LEFT SIDE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS NOT KNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE IGNITION OFF, IT STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE LEFT SIDE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS NOT KNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Aug 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ABOUT 3 MINUTES AFTER PARKING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER.*AK

Aug 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ABOUT 3 MINUTES AFTER PARKING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER.*AK

Aug 4, 1998 Suspension

BRACKET FOR REAR SWAY BAR BROKE DUE TO WEAK MATERIAL.

Aug 4, 1998 Suspension

BRACKET FOR REAR SWAY BAR BROKE DUE TO WEAK MATERIAL.

Jul 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WHEN DRIVING AND PRESSING ON BRAKES THEY FELT LIKE THEY WERE LOCKING UP/GOT HARD AND TIGHT. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELLERATE. THE FRONT PASSENGER'S WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING, THE INCIDENT OCCURRED TWO TIMES, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM COULD BE REMEDIED BY REPLACING THE VALVE BLOCK/PUMP AND ...

Jul 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN DRIVING AND PRESSING ON BRAKES THEY FELT LIKE THEY WERE LOCKING UP/GOT HARD AND TIGHT. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELLERATE. THE FRONT PASSENGER'S WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING, THE INCIDENT OCCURRED TWO TIMES, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM COULD BE REMEDIED BY REPLACING THE VALVE BLOCK/PUMP AND ...

Jul 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WHEN DRIVING AND PRESSING ON BRAKES THEY FELT LIKE THEY WERE LOCKING UP/GOT HARD AND TIGHT. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELLERATE. THE FRONT PASSENGER'S WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING, THE INCIDENT OCCURRED TWO TIMES, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM COULD BE REMEDIED BY REPLACING THE VALVE BLOCK/PUMP AND ...

Jul 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN DRIVING AND PRESSING ON BRAKES THEY FELT LIKE THEY WERE LOCKING UP/GOT HARD AND TIGHT. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELLERATE. THE FRONT PASSENGER'S WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING, THE INCIDENT OCCURRED TWO TIMES, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM COULD BE REMEDIED BY REPLACING THE VALVE BLOCK/PUMP AND ...

Jun 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING, WHEN THIS HAPPENS ALL BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILS. FAILURES RESULTED IN TWO ACCIDENTS.

Jun 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING, WHEN THIS HAPPENS ALL BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILS. FAILURES RESULTED IN TWO ACCIDENTS.

May 20, 1998 Seat Belts

WHENEVER DRIVER USES THE SHOULDER BELT, IT WOULD FAIL TO LATCH PROPERLY. NEED TO PLAY WITH IT A WHILE BEFORE IT CLICKS/CATCHES. SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT STAY LATCHED AFTER THAT. TOOK TO DEALER & SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM, BUT NOT A RECALL & DID NOT KNOW IF ABLE TO REPAIR. *AK

May 20, 1998 Seat Belts

WHENEVER DRIVER USES THE SHOULDER BELT, IT WOULD FAIL TO LATCH PROPERLY. NEED TO PLAY WITH IT A WHILE BEFORE IT CLICKS/CATCHES. SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT STAY LATCHED AFTER THAT. TOOK TO DEALER & SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM, BUT NOT A RECALL & DID NOT KNOW IF ABLE TO REPAIR. *AK

May 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.

May 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.

May 13, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE VALVE CABLE INSOLATOR FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION TO SLIP.

May 13, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE VALVE CABLE INSOLATOR FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION TO SLIP.

Mar 3, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK

Mar 3, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK

Feb 17, 1998 Suspension

AIR SUSPENSION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE REAR AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BOTTOM-OUT. THE CAUSE IS THE HOSE RUBBING AND CAUSING A HOLE WHICH ALLOWS AIR TO ESCAPE.

Feb 17, 1998 Suspension

AIR SUSPENSION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE REAR AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BOTTOM-OUT. THE CAUSE IS THE HOSE RUBBING AND CAUSING A HOLE WHICH ALLOWS AIR TO ESCAPE.

Feb 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.CAUSE OF FIRE UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.CAUSE OF FIRE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SAFETY BELTRECESSED UNDER THE SEAT, CREATING SN INOPERATIVE SEAT BELT. ALSO, THE HOOD LATCH DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY AND CREATES A PROBLEM OPENING THE HOOD. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SAFETY BELTRECESSED UNDER THE SEAT, CREATING SN INOPERATIVE SEAT BELT. ALSO, THE HOOD LATCH DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY AND CREATES A PROBLEM OPENING THE HOOD. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SAFETY BELTRECESSED UNDER THE SEAT, CREATING SN INOPERATIVE SEAT BELT. ALSO, THE HOOD LATCH DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY AND CREATES A PROBLEM OPENING THE HOOD. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SAFETY BELTRECESSED UNDER THE SEAT, CREATING SN INOPERATIVE SEAT BELT. ALSO, THE HOOD LATCH DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY AND CREATES A PROBLEM OPENING THE HOOD. *AK

Jan 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED EVERY YEAR. HAVING TO REPLACE THE BRAKING SYSTEM 7 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED EVERY YEAR. HAVING TO REPLACE THE BRAKING SYSTEM 7 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 7, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 35 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE UPPER CONTROL BRACKET, REAR MOUNT, HAD FRACTURED & LOOSENED OUT OF FRAME. (ACCORDING TO CONSUMER), NOVEMBER 1995 VEHICLE. AFFECTED 1993. 1994 MODELS WERE RECALLED BY MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jan 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLING CONTINUALLY, REPAIRS MADE HOWEVER CONTINUES TO STALL.

Jan 7, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 35 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE UPPER CONTROL BRACKET, REAR MOUNT, HAD FRACTURED & LOOSENED OUT OF FRAME. (ACCORDING TO CONSUMER), NOVEMBER 1995 VEHICLE. AFFECTED 1993. 1994 MODELS WERE RECALLED BY MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jan 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLING CONTINUALLY, REPAIRS MADE HOWEVER CONTINUES TO STALL.

Oct 2, 1997 Electrical System

THE WIRING HARNESS WITHIN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY BECAME VERY HOT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CUT OFF WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING . ALSO POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD . CONSUMER HAS CALLED DEALER. *AK

Oct 2, 1997 Electrical System

THE WIRING HARNESS WITHIN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY BECAME VERY HOT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CUT OFF WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING . ALSO POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD . CONSUMER HAS CALLED DEALER. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION. ENTIRE FRONT END SMASHED, VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT TOTAL STANDSTILL, VEHICLE AT BODY SHOP AWAITING INSPECTION BY INSURANCE COMPANY, SPEED 10 MPH. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION. ENTIRE FRONT END SMASHED, VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT TOTAL STANDSTILL, VEHICLE AT BODY SHOP AWAITING INSPECTION BY INSURANCE COMPANY, SPEED 10 MPH. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR FAILURES CAUSING TO VEHICLE FIRES; THE LAST ONE RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE.

Aug 29, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ALTERNATOR FAILURES CAUSING TO VEHICLE FIRES; THE LAST ONE RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE.

Aug 5, 1997 Electrical System Fire

HAD PARKED VEHICLE & WENT INTO HOUSE; HEARD NOISE & LOOKED OUT & NOTICED VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES; CALLED FIRE DEPT. ; THEY ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT. FIRE DEPT INFORMED OWNDER THAT IT WAS ALTERNATOR, BUT FOUND OUT LATER WAS CONNECTOR TO ALTERNATOR. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Electrical System Fire

HAD PARKED VEHICLE & WENT INTO HOUSE; HEARD NOISE & LOOKED OUT & NOTICED VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES; CALLED FIRE DEPT. ; THEY ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT. FIRE DEPT INFORMED OWNDER THAT IT WAS ALTERNATOR, BUT FOUND OUT LATER WAS CONNECTOR TO ALTERNATOR. *AK

Jul 29, 1997 Structure

PAINT FAILURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE PRIMER.

Jul 29, 1997 Structure

PAINT FAILURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE PRIMER.

Jul 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE HIGHWAY SMELT A BURNING ODOR. CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE TO SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO TAKE OUT THE METAL WHEEL COVER, AND COULDN'T BECAUSE IT WAS VERY HOT. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE BRAKE BOOSTER. CONSUMER HAD THE BOOSTER REPLACED, AND HAS CONTAC...

Jul 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE HIGHWAY SMELT A BURNING ODOR. CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE TO SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO TAKE OUT THE METAL WHEEL COVER, AND COULDN'T BECAUSE IT WAS VERY HOT. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE BRAKE BOOSTER. CONSUMER HAD THE BOOSTER REPLACED, AND HAS CONTAC...

Jul 10, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER THE HOOD CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. CAUSE NOT DETERMINED BY FIRE MARSHALL. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER THE HOOD CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. CAUSE NOT DETERMINED BY FIRE MARSHALL. *AK

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM LEFT FRONT OF ENGINE .THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FIRE IN THE FRONT END. *AK

Jun 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM LEFT FRONT OF ENGINE .THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FIRE IN THE FRONT END. *AK

Jun 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE: AFTER BEING ON HIGHWAY ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT AN HOUR, DROVE VEHICLE INTO DRIVEWAY, OPENED THE DOOR AND NOTICED A SMELL.SHUT OFF THE ENGINE THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD ,OPENED THE HOOD LATCH FRIEND SAID GET OUT OF CAR IT IS ON FIRE . THE ENTIRE ENGINE WENT UP IN FLAMES. CAUSE OF ...

Jun 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE: AFTER BEING ON HIGHWAY ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT AN HOUR, DROVE VEHICLE INTO DRIVEWAY, OPENED THE DOOR AND NOTICED A SMELL.SHUT OFF THE ENGINE THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD ,OPENED THE HOOD LATCH FRIEND SAID GET OUT OF CAR IT IS ON FIRE . THE ENTIRE ENGINE WENT UP IN FLAMES. CAUSE OF ...

May 27, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 45 MIN. THE FIRE WAS AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND MELTED THE HOOD AND TIRES WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

May 27, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 45 MIN. THE FIRE WAS AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND MELTED THE HOOD AND TIRES WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

May 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BACKING PLATE ON FRONT BRAKES OVERHEATED AND CAUSED A FIRE. IT WAS THE RIGHT TIRE THAT WAS BURNED. DEALERS SAID PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A FAULTY POWER BRAKE UNIT.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HAS ABS BRAKES. *AK

May 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BACKING PLATE ON FRONT BRAKES OVERHEATED AND CAUSED A FIRE. IT WAS THE RIGHT TIRE THAT WAS BURNED. DEALERS SAID PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A FAULTY POWER BRAKE UNIT.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HAS ABS BRAKES. *AK

May 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BACKING PLATE ON FRONT BRAKES OVERHEATED AND CAUSED A FIRE. IT WAS THE RIGHT TIRE THAT WAS BURNED. DEALERS SAID PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A FAULTY POWER BRAKE UNIT.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HAS ABS BRAKES. *AK

May 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BACKING PLATE ON FRONT BRAKES OVERHEATED AND CAUSED A FIRE. IT WAS THE RIGHT TIRE THAT WAS BURNED. DEALERS SAID PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A FAULTY POWER BRAKE UNIT.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HAS ABS BRAKES. *AK

May 9, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHICLE FIRE , VEHICLE PARKED AND LOCKED. IN FOR REPAIRS. *AK

May 9, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHICLE FIRE , VEHICLE PARKED AND LOCKED. IN FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Apr 22, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Apr 22, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Mar 18, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED OF 60MPH THE HOOD FLEW UP AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED OF 60MPH THE HOOD FLEW UP AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Seats

FRONT SEATS SLIDE FORWARD WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION.

Mar 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP UPON STOPPING.

Mar 6, 1997 Seats

FRONT SEATS SLIDE FORWARD WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION.

Mar 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP UPON STOPPING.

Feb 26, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER MOTOR DRIVE FAILED TWICE.

Feb 26, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER MOTOR DRIVE FAILED TWICE.

Feb 4, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL LINE LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.

Feb 4, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL LINE LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.

Jan 28, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE DRIVEN ALL MORNING, IN THE AFTERNOON WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FLAMES APPEARED FROM UNDER THE HOOD, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE DRIVEN ALL MORNING, IN THE AFTERNOON WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FLAMES APPEARED FROM UNDER THE HOOD, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAS A ROCKING MOTION WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD WHILE DRIVING. DEALER STATES THEY WOULD REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT AT A $200.00 COST. PLEASE ADD FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAS A ROCKING MOTION WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD WHILE DRIVING. DEALER STATES THEY WOULD REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT AT A $200.00 COST. PLEASE ADD FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Dec 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Dec 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN AND PARKED, ABOUT 10 MIN. LATER THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Electrical System Fire

UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN AND PARKED, ABOUT 10 MIN. LATER THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL LINE LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.

Dec 11, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL LINE LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.

Dec 4, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER SOLENOID FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Dec 4, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Dec 4, 1996 Electrical System

STARTER SOLENOID FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Dec 4, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Dec 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, HEARD VEHICLE CRANKING AND WENT OUTSIDE NO ONE WAS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS CONTINUING TO CRANK, SAW SMOKE THEN FIRE, HOOD WAS SO HOT THAT IT TURNED TO VAPOR. *AK

Dec 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, HEARD VEHICLE CRANKING AND WENT OUTSIDE NO ONE WAS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS CONTINUING TO CRANK, SAW SMOKE THEN FIRE, HOOD WAS SO HOT THAT IT TURNED TO VAPOR. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Structure

DEFECTIVE PAINT ON VEHICLE.

Nov 27, 1996 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD IS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN SUNLIGHT.

Nov 27, 1996 Structure

DEFECTIVE PAINT ON VEHICLE.

Nov 27, 1996 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD IS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN SUNLIGHT.

Nov 4, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OPEN PRIOR TO RECALL.

Nov 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Nov 4, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OPEN PRIOR TO RECALL.

Nov 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Oct 21, 1996 Visibility

FAILURE ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LATCH REPLACED.

Oct 21, 1996 Visibility

FAILURE ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LATCH REPLACED.

Oct 7, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Oct 7, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Sep 30, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL LINE LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.

Sep 30, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL LINE LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.

Sep 17, 1996 Electrical System

SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED ELECTRIAL WIRES BURNING, WINDOWS WOULD LOCK UP, AIR CONDITIONER WOULD STOP, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, ELECTRICAL WIRES SEEMED TO SHORT OUT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, A TERRIBLE NOISE WAS H...

Sep 17, 1996 Steering

SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED ELECTRIAL WIRES BURNING, WINDOWS WOULD LOCK UP, AIR CONDITIONER WOULD STOP, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, ELECTRICAL WIRES SEEMED TO SHORT OUT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, A TERRIBLE NOISE WAS H...

Sep 17, 1996 Visibility

SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED ELECTRIAL WIRES BURNING, WINDOWS WOULD LOCK UP, AIR CONDITIONER WOULD STOP, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, ELECTRICAL WIRES SEEMED TO SHORT OUT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, A TERRIBLE NOISE WAS H...

Sep 17, 1996 Electrical System

SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED ELECTRIAL WIRES BURNING, WINDOWS WOULD LOCK UP, AIR CONDITIONER WOULD STOP, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, ELECTRICAL WIRES SEEMED TO SHORT OUT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, A TERRIBLE NOISE WAS H...

Sep 17, 1996 Electrical System

SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED ELECTRIAL WIRES BURNING, WINDOWS WOULD LOCK UP, AIR CONDITIONER WOULD STOP, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, ELECTRICAL WIRES SEEMED TO SHORT OUT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, A TERRIBLE NOISE WAS H...

Sep 17, 1996 Steering

SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED ELECTRIAL WIRES BURNING, WINDOWS WOULD LOCK UP, AIR CONDITIONER WOULD STOP, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, ELECTRICAL WIRES SEEMED TO SHORT OUT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, A TERRIBLE NOISE WAS H...

Sep 17, 1996 Visibility

SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED ELECTRIAL WIRES BURNING, WINDOWS WOULD LOCK UP, AIR CONDITIONER WOULD STOP, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, ELECTRICAL WIRES SEEMED TO SHORT OUT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, A TERRIBLE NOISE WAS H...

Sep 17, 1996 Electrical System

SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED ELECTRIAL WIRES BURNING, WINDOWS WOULD LOCK UP, AIR CONDITIONER WOULD STOP, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, ELECTRICAL WIRES SEEMED TO SHORT OUT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, A TERRIBLE NOISE WAS H...

Sep 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAD SUDDEN UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE.THE BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD NOT OVERRIDE, CAR KEPT ACCELERATING.*AK CONSUMER WROTE IN STATING THIS IS NOT HER VEHICLE. *SLC

Sep 16, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAD SUDDEN UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE.THE BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD NOT OVERRIDE, CAR KEPT ACCELERATING.*AK CONSUMER WROTE IN STATING THIS IS NOT HER VEHICLE. *SLC

Sep 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAD SUDDEN UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE.THE BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD NOT OVERRIDE, CAR KEPT ACCELERATING.*AK CONSUMER WROTE IN STATING THIS IS NOT HER VEHICLE. *SLC

Sep 16, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAD SUDDEN UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE.THE BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD NOT OVERRIDE, CAR KEPT ACCELERATING.*AK CONSUMER WROTE IN STATING THIS IS NOT HER VEHICLE. *SLC

Sep 10, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED SWAY BAR BRACKET FAILURE WHEN FRACTURED AXEL ON REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO INADEQUATE THICKNESS OF METAL. *AK

Sep 10, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED SWAY BAR BRACKET FAILURE WHEN FRACTURED AXEL ON REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO INADEQUATE THICKNESS OF METAL. *AK

Sep 10, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED SWAY BAR BRACKET FAILURE WHEN FRACTURED AXEL ON REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO INADEQUATE THICKNESS OF METAL. *AK

Sep 10, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED SWAY BAR BRACKET FAILURE WHEN FRACTURED AXEL ON REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO INADEQUATE THICKNESS OF METAL. *AK

Aug 22, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM.

Aug 22, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAUSING RADIO/POWER WINDOWS/AIR CONDITIONER AND POWER LOCKS TO FAIL.

Aug 22, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM.

Aug 22, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAUSING RADIO/POWER WINDOWS/AIR CONDITIONER AND POWER LOCKS TO FAIL.

Aug 19, 1996 Unknown Or Other

INSTRUMENT PANEL READINGS OBSCURED BY LIGHT INTENSITY.

Aug 19, 1996 Unknown Or Other

INSTRUMENT PANEL READINGS OBSCURED BY LIGHT INTENSITY.

Jul 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Jul 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Jul 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CAR WAS PARKED AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jul 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CAR WAS PARKED AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jul 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN PUTTING THE CAR INTO DRIVE THE ENGINE RACED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO GO AT HIGH SPEEDS UNEXPECTEDLY, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN PUTTING THE CAR INTO DRIVE THE ENGINE RACED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO GO AT HIGH SPEEDS UNEXPECTEDLY, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 16, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO MELT. *AK

Jul 16, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO MELT. *AK

Jul 12, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTANTLY AND WENT THROUGH A BUILDING. *AK CONSUMER WAS PREPARING TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED, VEHICLE SURGED TWICE ON THE SAME DAY PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, CONSUMER STATED ACCELERATION SPEED WAS UNBELIEVABLE A...

Jul 12, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTANTLY AND WENT THROUGH A BUILDING. *AK CONSUMER WAS PREPARING TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED, VEHICLE SURGED TWICE ON THE SAME DAY PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, CONSUMER STATED ACCELERATION SPEED WAS UNBELIEVABLE A...

Jul 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. SEVERAL REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

Jul 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. SEVERAL REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

Jul 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE HAD AN ENGINE FIRE DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Jul 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE HAD AN ENGINE FIRE DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

Jun 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

TOWN CAR STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, STARTED ON GREEN, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT & SMASHED FRONT OF TOWN CAR, DRIVER & PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *JB

Jun 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

TOWN CAR STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, STARTED ON GREEN, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT & SMASHED FRONT OF TOWN CAR, DRIVER & PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *JB

Jun 17, 1996 Seats

THE DRIVER SEAT PLATE CAME APART, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Seats

THE DRIVER SEAT PLATE CAME APART, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 12, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED 4 TIMES. *SD

Jun 12, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED 4 TIMES. *SD

May 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. *DH

May 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. *DH

May 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE VEHICLE IS CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK *JB

May 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE VEHICLE IS CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK *JB

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE IN TOYS'R'US PARKING LOT UNDER A HALF AN HOUR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE IN TOYS'R'US PARKING LOT UNDER A HALF AN HOUR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE IN TOYS'R'US PARKING LOT UNDER A HALF AN HOUR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE IN TOYS'R'US PARKING LOT UNDER A HALF AN HOUR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR ABOUT 9 HOURS, PARKED IT, THEN NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT END. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR ABOUT 9 HOURS, PARKED IT, THEN NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT END. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR ABOUT 9 HOURS, PARKED IT, THEN NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT END. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR ABOUT 9 HOURS, PARKED IT, THEN NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT END. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

PARKED IN DRIVEWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. BURNS WERE VISIBLE FROM THE FRONT TO THE FIREWAY. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

HOOD LATCH FAILED, CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN AND OBSTRUCT DRIVERS VISION, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH

Apr 23, 1996 Electrical System Fire

PARKED IN DRIVEWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. BURNS WERE VISIBLE FROM THE FRONT TO THE FIREWAY. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

HOOD LATCH FAILED, CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN AND OBSTRUCT DRIVERS VISION, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHICH MELTED THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE DASH AND INTERIOR. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHICH MELTED THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE DASH AND INTERIOR. *AK

Apr 9, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE VEHICLE, DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER HER VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED UNDER THE RECALL, RECALL #95S14. *AK *JB

Apr 9, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE VEHICLE, DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER HER VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED UNDER THE RECALL, RECALL #95S14. *AK *JB

Mar 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF THERE WAS ELECTRICAL FIRE FROM THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF THERE WAS ELECTRICAL FIRE FROM THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD CAME UP AND HIT THE WINDSHEILD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD CAME UP AND HIT THE WINDSHEILD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD

Mar 27, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD CAME UP AND HIT THE WINDSHEILD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD CAME UP AND HIT THE WINDSHEILD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD

Mar 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORTING OUT, ENTIRE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR WAS BURNED. *AK

Mar 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORTING OUT, ENTIRE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR WAS BURNED. *AK

Mar 13, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH UNFASTENED, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *SD

Mar 13, 1996 Structure

PRIOR TO RECALL HOOD FLEW OPEN WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH.

Mar 13, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH UNFASTENED, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *SD

Mar 13, 1996 Structure

PRIOR TO RECALL HOOD FLEW OPEN WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH.

Mar 12, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)*SD

Mar 12, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)*SD

Mar 7, 1996 Visibility

DEFROSTER IS NOT CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD, AND OTHER WINDOWS IN VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 7, 1996 Visibility

DEFROSTER IS NOT CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD, AND OTHER WINDOWS IN VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 7, 1996 Visibility

DEFROSTER IS NOT CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD, AND OTHER WINDOWS IN VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 7, 1996 Visibility

DEFROSTER IS NOT CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD, AND OTHER WINDOWS IN VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 5, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR WAS LEAKING FUEL AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK

Mar 5, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR WAS LEAKING FUEL AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK

Mar 5, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR WAS LEAKING FUEL AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK

Mar 5, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR WAS LEAKING FUEL AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK

Feb 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE, ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BOTH PLUGS. TT

Feb 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE, ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BOTH PLUGS. TT

Feb 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE, ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BOTH PLUGS. TT

Feb 20, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE, ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BOTH PLUGS. TT

Feb 13, 1996 Suspension

WELD WILL NOT HOLD WHERE THE SWAY BAR IS WELDED TO THE FRAME, REPAIR WELD ONCE, GOING IN FOR SECOND. TT

Feb 13, 1996 Suspension

WELD WILL NOT HOLD WHERE THE SWAY BAR IS WELDED TO THE FRAME, REPAIR WELD ONCE, GOING IN FOR SECOND. TT

Jan 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE VALVE GASKET COVER LEAKS. TT

Jan 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE VALVE GASKET COVER LEAKS. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE VALVE GASKET COVER LEAKS. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE VALVE GASKET COVER LEAKS. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Electrical System

REPLACED STARTER 6 TIMES, ELECTRICAL SHORT. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Electrical System

REPLACED STARTER 6 TIMES, ELECTRICAL SHORT. TT

Dec 21, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

MFR #95S140 NHTSA #95V091; ARFFERTYS FORD, LINCOLN IN NILES MI., NOT SURE WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. STILL WAITING TO HEAR FROM MFR W/WEEKS ALREADY LAPSED. TT

Dec 21, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

MFR #95S140 NHTSA #95V091; ARFFERTYS FORD, LINCOLN IN NILES MI., NOT SURE WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. STILL WAITING TO HEAR FROM MFR W/WEEKS ALREADY LAPSED. TT

Dec 15, 1995 Electrical System

STARTER WIRE PLUG FAILED, DIFFICULTY STARTING VEHICLE. TT

Dec 15, 1995 Electrical System

STARTER WIRE PLUG FAILED, DIFFICULTY STARTING VEHICLE. TT

Dec 11, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

STARTED VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED REARWARD WHILE STILL IN PARK. TT

Dec 11, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

STARTED VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED REARWARD WHILE STILL IN PARK. TT

Dec 1, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, WHILE AUTO WAS AT A STOPPED POSITION. TT

Dec 1, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, WHILE AUTO WAS AT A STOPPED POSITION. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Structure

NO PART, RECALL #95V091000 RECALL TO REPLACE A PART OF THE HOOD ASSEMBLY, CAN NOT BE DONE, BECAUSE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PART. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Structure

NO PART, RECALL #95V091000 RECALL TO REPLACE A PART OF THE HOOD ASSEMBLY, CAN NOT BE DONE, BECAUSE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PART. TT

Nov 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 35MPH, TOTALLING OTHER VEHICLE. TT

Nov 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 35MPH, TOTALLING OTHER VEHICLE. TT

Nov 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 35MPH, TOTALLING OTHER VEHICLE. TT

Nov 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 35MPH, TOTALLING OTHER VEHICLE. TT

Nov 27, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAUSED BY ALTERNATOR SHORT. TT *JB

Nov 27, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAUSED BY ALTERNATOR SHORT. TT *JB

Nov 22, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH STRIKER PLATE IS TOO TIGHT IS HARDER FOR THE OWNER TO OPEN THE HOOD. TT RECALL 95S14 WAS COMPLETED ON VEHICLE AND CONSUMER IS PLEASED. *SLC

Nov 22, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH STRIKER PLATE IS TOO TIGHT IS HARDER FOR THE OWNER TO OPEN THE HOOD. TT RECALL 95S14 WAS COMPLETED ON VEHICLE AND CONSUMER IS PLEASED. *SLC

Nov 21, 1995 Equipment

SCISSOR JACK BENT WHEN DRIVER TRIED TO RAISE VEHICLE TO CHANGE FLAT TIRE. *DSH

Nov 21, 1995 Equipment

SCISSOR JACK BENT WHEN DRIVER TRIED TO RAISE VEHICLE TO CHANGE FLAT TIRE. *DSH

Nov 17, 1995 Visibility

HAD TO REPLACE THE SYSTEMS WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

WENT INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR HOOD LATCH RECALL AND THEY CHARGED HIM FOR IT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Visibility

HAD TO REPLACE THE SYSTEMS WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

WENT INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR HOOD LATCH RECALL AND THEY CHARGED HIM FOR IT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 16, 1995 Seats

DRIVERS AUTOMATIC SEAT. DURING TURNING MANEUVERS NOTICEABLE NOISE AND MOVEMENT OF DRIVERS SEAT. TT

Nov 16, 1995 Seats

DRIVERS AUTOMATIC SEAT. DURING TURNING MANEUVERS NOTICEABLE NOISE AND MOVEMENT OF DRIVERS SEAT. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL TWICE, HITTING A WALL FROM THE REAR AND THEN A PARKED CAR IN FRONT THE FIRST TIME. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL TWICE, HITTING A WALL FROM THE REAR AND THEN A PARKED CAR IN FRONT THE FIRST TIME. TT

Oct 20, 1995 Structure

HOOD LATCH FAILURE STRUCTURE RECALL NUMBER 95V091004 95S14. TT

Oct 20, 1995 Structure

HOOD LATCH FAILURE STRUCTURE RECALL NUMBER 95V091004 95S14. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON, DURING ACCIDENT SENSOR WAS KNOCK OUT OF PLACE AND THE LIGHT CAME ON. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON, DURING ACCIDENT SENSOR WAS KNOCK OUT OF PLACE AND THE LIGHT CAME ON. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK IS LEAKING. TT CONSUMER STATES WAS HAVING OIL CHANGE AND FOUND FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING ON THE SEAMS.*JB

Oct 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON, DURING ACCIDENT SENSOR WAS KNOCK OUT OF PLACE AND THE LIGHT CAME ON. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON, DURING ACCIDENT SENSOR WAS KNOCK OUT OF PLACE AND THE LIGHT CAME ON. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK IS LEAKING. TT CONSUMER STATES WAS HAVING OIL CHANGE AND FOUND FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING ON THE SEAMS.*JB

Oct 12, 1995 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, DEALER SAID THEY NEED TO REPLACED SENSORS. TT THE DEALER WANTED $500 TO REPLACED ALL SENSORS INORDER TO STOP THE CONTINUEOUS FLASHING OF THE AIR BAG LIGHT. THE CONSUMER THINKS THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM AND HE SHOULD NOT PAY FOR IT. *YH

Oct 12, 1995 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, DEALER SAID THEY NEED TO REPLACED SENSORS. TT THE DEALER WANTED $500 TO REPLACED ALL SENSORS INORDER TO STOP THE CONTINUEOUS FLASHING OF THE AIR BAG LIGHT. THE CONSUMER THINKS THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM AND HE SHOULD NOT PAY FOR IT. *YH

Oct 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THEY WILL NOT STOP THE CAR. THE BRAKES ARE DISC. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Oct 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THEY WILL NOT STOP THE CAR. THE BRAKES ARE DISC. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Oct 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL INJECTORS HAVE VAPOR LOCK CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. TT

Oct 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL INJECTORS HAVE VAPOR LOCK CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. TT

Oct 2, 1995 Steering

STEERING GEAR BOX FAILED. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN LEAK. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE.*SD

Oct 2, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THREE VALVE SENSORS REPLACED. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Steering

STEERING GEAR BOX FAILED. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN LEAK. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE.*SD

Oct 2, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THREE VALVE SENSORS REPLACED. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED. *SD

Sep 27, 1995 Parking Brake

EMRGENCY BRAKE CABLE LOCKED UP DUE TO BEING HEAVILY RUSTED.

Sep 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

METALLIC BRAKE LINES HEAVILY RUSTED. *DSH

Sep 27, 1995 Parking Brake

EMRGENCY BRAKE CABLE LOCKED UP DUE TO BEING HEAVILY RUSTED.

Sep 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

METALLIC BRAKE LINES HEAVILY RUSTED. *DSH

Sep 12, 1995 Steering

THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE CORRODED . TT

Sep 12, 1995 Steering

THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE CORRODED . TT

Aug 28, 1995 Structure

THE BODY MOUNT THAT HOLDS THE FRAME NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . TT

Aug 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

RUSTED/BROKEN PIPE BRINGING AIR TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK

Aug 28, 1995 Structure

THE BODY MOUNT THAT HOLDS THE FRAME NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . TT

Aug 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

RUSTED/BROKEN PIPE BRINGING AIR TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK

Aug 26, 1995 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR NEW THE TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT . TT

Aug 26, 1995 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR NEW THE TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT . TT

Aug 25, 1995 Unknown Or Other

DIFFICULTY READING DASHBOARD INDICATORS DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. *AW

Aug 25, 1995 Unknown Or Other

DIFFICULTY READING DASHBOARD INDICATORS DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. *AW

Aug 18, 1995 Steering

THIS AUTO'S POWER STEERING STARTS MAKING NOISE THEN CEASE FUNCTION-LIKE THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. TT

Aug 18, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN THE FRONT HOOD GO UP ABOUT HALF . TT

Aug 18, 1995 Steering

THIS AUTO'S POWER STEERING STARTS MAKING NOISE THEN CEASE FUNCTION-LIKE THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. TT

Aug 18, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN THE FRONT HOOD GO UP ABOUT HALF . TT

Aug 16, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN ENGAGING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THERE WAS SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. TT

Aug 16, 1995 Electrical System

DIGITAL DASH NOT VISIBLE DURING DAYTIME. ENTIRE DASH BOARD REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 16, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN ENGAGING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THERE WAS SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. TT

Aug 16, 1995 Electrical System

DIGITAL DASH NOT VISIBLE DURING DAYTIME. ENTIRE DASH BOARD REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD SOCKET AND OUTER TIE ROD END, BROKE CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD SOCKET AND OUTER TIE ROD END, BROKE CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Visibility

VEHICLES REAR DOOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IS CAUSING THE METAL IN THE CAR TO FAIL/BREAK AND CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD SOCKET AND OUTER TIE ROD END, BROKE CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Steering

INNER TIE ROD SOCKET AND OUTER TIE ROD END, BROKE CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Visibility

VEHICLES REAR DOOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IS CAUSING THE METAL IN THE CAR TO FAIL/BREAK AND CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP IT, HAD AN ACCIDENT. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP IT, HAD AN ACCIDENT. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP MAKES NOISE DEALER SAY IT WAS GOING BAD . TT

Aug 14, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP IT, HAD AN ACCIDENT. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP IT, HAD AN ACCIDENT. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP MAKES NOISE DEALER SAY IT WAS GOING BAD . TT

Jul 21, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON 12:00. TT

Jul 21, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON 12:00. TT

Jul 21, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON 12:00. TT

Jul 21, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON 12:00. TT

Jun 22, 1995 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRING THAT ATTACHES FRAME TO REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY CRACKED, WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY; SPEED 30 TO 35 MPH; COULD HEAR LOUD SOUND. TT

Jun 22, 1995 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRING THAT ATTACHES FRAME TO REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY CRACKED, WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY; SPEED 30 TO 35 MPH; COULD HEAR LOUD SOUND. TT

Jun 13, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT INTO FULL ACCELERATION. TT

Jun 13, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT INTO FULL ACCELERATION. TT

May 31, 1995 Exterior Lighting Crash

THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPEED UP CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TT

May 31, 1995 Exterior Lighting Crash

THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPEED UP CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TT

May 23, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNKNOWN ORIGIN. TT

May 23, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNKNOWN ORIGIN. TT

May 10, 1995 Visibility

IN HEAVY RAIN THE WIPERS DO NOT MOVE FAST ENOUGH TO CLEAR THE RAIN OFF THE WINDOW. TT

May 10, 1995 Visibility

IN HEAVY RAIN THE WIPERS DO NOT MOVE FAST ENOUGH TO CLEAR THE RAIN OFF THE WINDOW. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH RELEASED, BROKE WINDSHIELD AND SMASHED THE ROOF WHILE DRIVING. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH RELEASED, BROKE WINDSHIELD AND SMASHED THE ROOF WHILE DRIVING. TT

Mar 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES SUDDLY LOCK UP. *AK

Mar 10, 1995 Seat Belts

REAR SEATBACK BUCKLE FAILED. *AK

Mar 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES SUDDLY LOCK UP. *AK

Mar 10, 1995 Seat Belts

REAR SEATBACK BUCKLE FAILED. *AK

Feb 21, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TT

Feb 10, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME LOOSE DURING ACCIDENT. TT

Feb 10, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME LOOSE DURING ACCIDENT. TT

Feb 6, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT.

Feb 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ACCELERATION/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 6, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT.

Feb 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ACCELERATION/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK