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Jan 21, 2023 Engine Fire

The car had a recall I didnt know about. It states the car may catch fire due to faulty part. I drove the vehicle home after work and parked it around 9:30 PM. The next morning a neighbor woke me up banging on my front door that my car was on fire. This was at 7 AM. The fire originated in the area...

Jan 21, 2023 Electrical System Fire

The car had a recall I didnt know about. It states the car may catch fire due to faulty part. I drove the vehicle home after work and parked it around 9:30 PM. The next morning a neighbor woke me up banging on my front door that my car was on fire. This was at 7 AM. The fire originated in the area...

Jan 21, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance Fire

The car had a recall I didnt know about. It states the car may catch fire due to faulty part. I drove the vehicle home after work and parked it around 9:30 PM. The next morning a neighbor woke me up banging on my front door that my car was on fire. This was at 7 AM. The fire originated in the area...

Jan 21, 2023 Engine Fire

The car had a recall I didnt know about. It states the car may catch fire due to faulty part. I drove the vehicle home after work and parked it around 9:30 PM. The next morning a neighbor woke me up banging on my front door that my car was on fire. This was at 7 AM. The fire originated in the area...

Jan 21, 2023 Electrical System Fire

The car had a recall I didnt know about. It states the car may catch fire due to faulty part. I drove the vehicle home after work and parked it around 9:30 PM. The next morning a neighbor woke me up banging on my front door that my car was on fire. This was at 7 AM. The fire originated in the area...

Jan 21, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance Fire

The car had a recall I didnt know about. It states the car may catch fire due to faulty part. I drove the vehicle home after work and parked it around 9:30 PM. The next morning a neighbor woke me up banging on my front door that my car was on fire. This was at 7 AM. The fire originated in the area...

Sep 12, 2022 Tires 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 1994 Lincoln Town Car equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire line: Assurance Comfortred Tread Touring, Tire size: 215/70/R15 DOT: PJ343912 and PJ340214. The contact stated that all four tires were showing signs of cracked sidewalls and treads. The contact stated that the failure was d...

Sep 12, 2022 Tires 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 1994 Lincoln Town Car equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire line: Assurance Comfortred Tread Touring, Tire size: 215/70/R15 DOT: PJ343912 and PJ340214. The contact stated that all four tires were showing signs of cracked sidewalls and treads. The contact stated that the failure was d...

May 25, 2016 Service Brakes Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ODOR OF BURNING RUBBER AND PLASTIC. THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED WITH SMOKE AND FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BURNED ...

May 25, 2016 Service Brakes Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ODOR OF BURNING RUBBER AND PLASTIC. THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED WITH SMOKE AND FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BURNED ...

Jul 18, 2014 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND REMAINED IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVE WAY, WHICH WAS ADVISED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPA...

Jul 18, 2014 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND REMAINED IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVE WAY, WHICH WAS ADVISED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPA...

Jun 27, 2013 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PUMP IT REPEATEDLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHIC...

Jun 27, 2013 Air Bags 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PUMP IT REPEATEDLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHIC...

Jun 27, 2013 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PUMP IT REPEATEDLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHIC...

Jun 27, 2013 Air Bags 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PUMP IT REPEATEDLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHIC...

Jun 25, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, REGARDING A POTENTIAL UNDERHOOD FIRE RISK. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. UPDATED 06/26/12 *BF THE CONSUMER SENT SUPPLIED THE RECALL NOTICE. RECALL# 07V336000. *JB

Jun 25, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, REGARDING A POTENTIAL UNDERHOOD FIRE RISK. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. UPDATED 06/26/12 *BF THE CONSUMER SENT SUPPLIED THE RECALL NOTICE. RECALL# 07V336000. *JB

Apr 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH, WHICH CAUSED HIS VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. THE SWITCH WAS NEVER REPLACED BECAUSE THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. AFTER THE FIRE, THE MECHANIC...

Apr 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH, WHICH CAUSED HIS VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. THE SWITCH WAS NEVER REPLACED BECAUSE THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. AFTER THE FIRE, THE MECHANIC...

Jan 29, 2009 Suspension 244,857 mi

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR SUDDENLY BROKE IN HALF ALLOWING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM OF THE CAR TO FALL TO THE GROUND. FORTUNATELY, I WAS JUST PARKING WHEN IT HAPPENED. THEIR WAS NO WARNING OF A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINT. THE CAR DROVE FINE. I...

Jan 29, 2009 Suspension 244,857 mi

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR SUDDENLY BROKE IN HALF ALLOWING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM OF THE CAR TO FALL TO THE GROUND. FORTUNATELY, I WAS JUST PARKING WHEN IT HAPPENED. THEIR WAS NO WARNING OF A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINT. THE CAR DROVE FINE. I...

Jan 29, 2009 Suspension 244,857 mi

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR SUDDENLY BROKE IN HALF ALLOWING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM OF THE CAR TO FALL TO THE GROUND. FORTUNATELY, I WAS JUST PARKING WHEN IT HAPPENED. THEIR WAS NO WARNING OF A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINT. THE CAR DROVE FINE. I...

Jan 29, 2009 Suspension 244,857 mi

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR SUDDENLY BROKE IN HALF ALLOWING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM OF THE CAR TO FALL TO THE GROUND. FORTUNATELY, I WAS JUST PARKING WHEN IT HAPPENED. THEIR WAS NO WARNING OF A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINT. THE CAR DROVE FINE. I...

Nov 29, 2008 Suspension

MY ELDERLY PARENTS WERE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT LOW SPEED WHEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILED. THE CONTROL ARM DROPPED, DUG INTO THE PAVEMENT AND RENDERED THE CAR OUT OF CONTROL. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO JACK UP THE CAR, SLIDE A DOLLY UNDER IT, TOW IT HOME,...

Nov 29, 2008 Suspension

MY ELDERLY PARENTS WERE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT LOW SPEED WHEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILED. THE CONTROL ARM DROPPED, DUG INTO THE PAVEMENT AND RENDERED THE CAR OUT OF CONTROL. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO JACK UP THE CAR, SLIDE A DOLLY UNDER IT, TOW IT HOME,...

Sep 3, 2008 Seats 120,000 mi

THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR DRIVER SEAT MOUNTING BRACKETS BROKE. *TR

Sep 3, 2008 Seats 120,000 mi

THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR DRIVER SEAT MOUNTING BRACKETS BROKE. *TR

May 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AT HIS HOME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILED COMPONENT. HIS INSURANC...

May 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AT HIS HOME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILED COMPONENT. HIS INSURANC...

May 13, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, SHE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT IT DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT RETURNED TO ...

May 13, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, SHE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT IT DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT RETURNED TO ...

Apr 24, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH A RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND KEEPS GETTING AN ANSWERING MACHINE AND NO ONE WILL RETURN HIS CALL. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *KB

Apr 24, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH A RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND KEEPS GETTING AN ANSWERING MACHINE AND NO ONE WILL RETURN HIS CALL. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *KB

Apr 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT HER MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. SHE SAYS THAT FORD DOES NOT CARE. SHE WOULD LIKE FORD TO GIVE HER $500.00 FOR A NEW MOTOR. *KB THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO A FAULTY SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *JB

Apr 10, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT HER MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. SHE SAYS THAT FORD DOES NOT CARE. SHE WOULD LIKE FORD TO GIVE HER $500.00 FOR A NEW MOTOR. *KB THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO A FAULTY SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *JB

Apr 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT HER MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. SHE SAYS THAT FORD DOES NOT CARE. SHE WOULD LIKE FORD TO GIVE HER $500.00 FOR A NEW MOTOR. *KB THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO A FAULTY SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *JB

Apr 10, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT HER MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. SHE SAYS THAT FORD DOES NOT CARE. SHE WOULD LIKE FORD TO GIVE HER $500.00 FOR A NEW MOTOR. *KB THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO A FAULTY SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *JB

Apr 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 FORD EXPLORER AND 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED BACK IN OCTOBER OF 2007. DEALER TOLD HIM THAT FORD HAS NOT SENT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS YET. *KB

Apr 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 FORD EXPLORER AND 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED BACK IN OCTOBER OF 2007. DEALER TOLD HIM THAT FORD HAS NOT SENT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS YET. *KB

Mar 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 160,278 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED BETWEEN A TRACTOR TRAILER AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT THEN STRUCK THE REAR OF THE TRAILER. THE POLICE ARRIVED ON THE ...

Mar 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 237,576 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND PLACE THE VEHICLE IN...

Mar 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 237,576 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND PLACE THE VEHICLE IN...

Mar 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 237,576 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND PLACE THE VEHICLE IN...

Mar 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 160,278 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED BETWEEN A TRACTOR TRAILER AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT THEN STRUCK THE REAR OF THE TRAILER. THE POLICE ARRIVED ON THE ...

Mar 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 237,576 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND PLACE THE VEHICLE IN...

Mar 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 237,576 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND PLACE THE VEHICLE IN...

Mar 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 237,576 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND PLACE THE VEHICLE IN...

Mar 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED TWICE BEFORE THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. T...

Mar 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED TWICE BEFORE THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. T...

Feb 22, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). FORD STATED THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL AUGUST OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS ...

Feb 22, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). FORD STATED THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL AUGUST OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS ...

Feb 6, 2008 Electrical System 1 mi

A RECALL WAS INITIATED 6 MONTHS AGO FOR FAULTY FUSED WIRING HARNESSES ON MANY FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007. THIS RECALL WAS THE SUBJECT OF AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS, EA05-005, CONDUCTED BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION. 07V-336. IN THE FALL OF 2007 DEALERS T...

Feb 6, 2008 Electrical System 1 mi

A RECALL WAS INITIATED 6 MONTHS AGO FOR FAULTY FUSED WIRING HARNESSES ON MANY FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007. THIS RECALL WAS THE SUBJECT OF AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS, EA05-005, CONDUCTED BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION. 07V-336. IN THE FALL OF 2007 DEALERS T...

Feb 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. SHE HAS BEEN INFORMED EVERY MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE, POWERTRAIN...

Feb 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. SHE HAS BEEN INFORMED EVERY MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE, POWERTRAIN...

Jan 31, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

LETTER ABOUT RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD ON 09/07/07 RE A PROBLEM WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE ON FORD VEHICLES, HAVING TROUBLE IN GETTING THIS PROBLEM FIXED ON HIS 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. *KB

Jan 31, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

LETTER ABOUT RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD ON 09/07/07 RE A PROBLEM WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE ON FORD VEHICLES, HAVING TROUBLE IN GETTING THIS PROBLEM FIXED ON HIS 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. *KB

Jan 22, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 187,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FEATURE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CAUGHT FIRE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND A LETTER WIT...

Jan 22, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 187,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FEATURE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CAUGHT FIRE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND A LETTER WIT...

Jan 11, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH A RECALL FOR CRUISE CONTROL. CONSUMER STATES THAT MECHANIC DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT IN TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. HE STATED THE PARTS WOULD BE IN THE FOLLOWING MONTH UP UNTIL NOVEMBER. *KB

Jan 11, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER. THE CONTACT CALLED T...

Jan 11, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH A RECALL FOR CRUISE CONTROL. CONSUMER STATES THAT MECHANIC DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT IN TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. HE STATED THE PARTS WOULD BE IN THE FOLLOWING MONTH UP UNTIL NOVEMBER. *KB

Jan 11, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER. THE CONTACT CALLED T...

Jan 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, BUT WAS INFORMED ON BOTH OCCASIONS THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY STATED THAT "THE FAIRY GODM...

Jan 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, BUT WAS INFORMED ON BOTH OCCASIONS THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY STATED THAT "THE FAIRY GODM...

Dec 11, 2007 Electrical System 21,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO RECEIVE A JUMP IN ORDER FOR IT TO START. APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR MONTHS LATER. THE DEALER INSPECTED...

Dec 11, 2007 Electrical System 21,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO RECEIVE A JUMP IN ORDER FOR IT TO START. APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR MONTHS LATER. THE DEALER INSPECTED...

Oct 30, 2007 Equipment

RECALL CAMPAIGN 07V336000 IS NOT BEING IMPLEMENTED. FORD IS SIMPLY DESTROYING THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL AND SINCE THEIR LIABILITY IS THUS ELIMINATED, THEY ARE SYSTEMATICALLY DRAGGING THEIR FEET IN REPAIRING CARS. THE FIX PROMISED IN OCTOBER 2007 IS NOW CLAIMED TO NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL DEC. 2...

Oct 30, 2007 Equipment

RECALL CAMPAIGN 07V336000 IS NOT BEING IMPLEMENTED. FORD IS SIMPLY DESTROYING THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL AND SINCE THEIR LIABILITY IS THUS ELIMINATED, THEY ARE SYSTEMATICALLY DRAGGING THEIR FEET IN REPAIRING CARS. THE FIX PROMISED IN OCTOBER 2007 IS NOW CLAIMED TO NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL DEC. 2...

Oct 23, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. AFTER BEING PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED. THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S WIRING HARNESS, WHICH WAS NEAR THE FUEL LINE, WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FIRE ENGUL...

Oct 23, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. AFTER BEING PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED. THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S WIRING HARNESS, WHICH WAS NEAR THE FUEL LINE, WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FIRE ENGUL...

Aug 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON NORMAL CITY ROAD CONDITIONS THERE WAS COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED THE VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING IN FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO OBSERVED RUSTING IN THE HYDRAULIC LINE. THE LINE WAS LOCATED UNDER THE DRI...

Aug 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON NORMAL CITY ROAD CONDITIONS THERE WAS COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED THE VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING IN FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO OBSERVED RUSTING IN THE HYDRAULIC LINE. THE LINE WAS LOCATED UNDER THE DRI...

Oct 20, 2005 Suspension 148,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT FELL OFF OF HIS OF 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THIS HAPPENED ON 9-16-05. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED.*AK *JB

Oct 20, 2005 Suspension 148,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT FELL OFF OF HIS OF 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THIS HAPPENED ON 9-16-05. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED.*AK *JB

Aug 4, 2005 Suspension 231,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AT 20-25 MPH IN HOPEWELL NJ MY DRIVERS SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED,CAUSING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FALL TO THE GROUND AND THE WHEEL WELL TO FALL ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE,RENDERING THE VEHICLE IMMOVABLE. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED 42 MILES TO MY...

Aug 4, 2005 Suspension 231,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AT 20-25 MPH IN HOPEWELL NJ MY DRIVERS SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED,CAUSING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FALL TO THE GROUND AND THE WHEEL WELL TO FALL ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE,RENDERING THE VEHICLE IMMOVABLE. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED 42 MILES TO MY...

Jul 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire 71,000 mi

MY CAR, A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED SITTING IN MY DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. I HAD PARKED IT AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF 5 1/2 HOURS EARLIER BEFORE THE INCIDENT. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION( I SUPPOSE IT WAS DUE TO ONE OF THE TIRES BLOWING OUT) THAT THR...

Jul 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire 71,000 mi

MY CAR, A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED SITTING IN MY DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. I HAD PARKED IT AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF 5 1/2 HOURS EARLIER BEFORE THE INCIDENT. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION( I SUPPOSE IT WAS DUE TO ONE OF THE TIRES BLOWING OUT) THAT THR...

Jun 1, 2005 Electrical System Fire 93,000 mi

OWNER HAD TROUBLE WITH REAR AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION FOR ABOUT A WEEK. WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ACTIVATED AFTER REPAIRS. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ABOUT 13 HRS WHEN FIRE STARTED IN LEFT FRONT ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE SUFFERED MAJOR DAMAGE. ADJACENT RESIDENCE SUFFERED MODERATE DAMAGE

Jun 1, 2005 Electrical System Fire 93,000 mi

OWNER HAD TROUBLE WITH REAR AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION FOR ABOUT A WEEK. WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ACTIVATED AFTER REPAIRS. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ABOUT 13 HRS WHEN FIRE STARTED IN LEFT FRONT ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE SUFFERED MAJOR DAMAGE. ADJACENT RESIDENCE SUFFERED MODERATE DAMAGE

Mar 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKED IN A GARAGE THE CONSUMER'S 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *NM *SC *JB

Mar 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKED IN A GARAGE THE CONSUMER'S 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *NM *SC *JB

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED OUT BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED OUT BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Feb 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 242,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. NEXT DAY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. *AK

Feb 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 242,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. NEXT DAY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. *AK

Feb 1, 2005 Electrical System Fire 93,000 mi

DRIVER GOT INSIDE THE VEHICLE, TURNED ON THE IGNITION, AND THE VEHICLE BURSTED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED, AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. *AK

Feb 1, 2005 Electrical System Fire 93,000 mi

DRIVER GOT INSIDE THE VEHICLE, TURNED ON THE IGNITION, AND THE VEHICLE BURSTED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED, AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. *AK

Jan 5, 2005 Exterior Lighting 97,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY TURNED OFF WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON WHEN THE MANUAL SWITCH WAS ON. *SC WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON BY USE OF THE ON SWITCH. DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO FIX...

Jan 5, 2005 Exterior Lighting 97,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY TURNED OFF WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON WHEN THE MANUAL SWITCH WAS ON. *SC WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON BY USE OF THE ON SWITCH. DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO FIX...

Dec 9, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,000 mi

THE FUEL FROM THE TANK AND THE RETURN LINE WERE BURNED. THE VEHICLE LEAKED GAS RIGHT ABOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Dec 9, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,000 mi

THE FUEL FROM THE TANK AND THE RETURN LINE WERE BURNED. THE VEHICLE LEAKED GAS RIGHT ABOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Aug 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINES ON 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR.*MR BOTH BRAKES LINES BURST LEAVING THE CONSUMER WITH NO BRAKES. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE METAL LINES HAD CORRODED, POSSIBLY FROM ROAD SALT. *NM

Aug 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINES ON 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR.*MR BOTH BRAKES LINES BURST LEAVING THE CONSUMER WITH NO BRAKES. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE METAL LINES HAD CORRODED, POSSIBLY FROM ROAD SALT. *NM

May 30, 2004 Exterior Lighting 89,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE INSUFFICIENT DUE TO THE DULLING OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS AS THE RESULT OF AN APPARENT DESIGN DEFECT. THE MFG. USED A 9005 BULB WITH A DIFFUSER. THE BULB AND DIFFUSER GENERATE EXCESSIVE HEAT AND HAVE DULLED THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. THE 9005 BULB ...

May 30, 2004 Exterior Lighting 89,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE INSUFFICIENT DUE TO THE DULLING OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS AS THE RESULT OF AN APPARENT DESIGN DEFECT. THE MFG. USED A 9005 BULB WITH A DIFFUSER. THE BULB AND DIFFUSER GENERATE EXCESSIVE HEAT AND HAVE DULLED THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. THE 9005 BULB ...

May 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,500 mi

WHILE COMING TO A STOP SIGN CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. CONSUMER CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WAS LESS THAN HALF FULL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN HOME, AND THE BRAKE LINE WAS FOUND TO BE RUPTURED. *AK

May 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,500 mi

WHILE COMING TO A STOP SIGN CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. CONSUMER CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WAS LESS THAN HALF FULL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN HOME, AND THE BRAKE LINE WAS FOUND TO BE RUPTURED. *AK

Mar 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 52,446 mi

THE SOLENOID WHICH UNLATCHES THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONT DOOR ON MY 1994 LINCOLN TOWNCAR FAILED. WITH THE SOLENOID INOPERABLE, THER IS NO MECHANICAL MEANS OF UNLATCHING THE DRIVER DOOR. FORTUNATELY, THE PASSENGER DOOR HAD UNLATCHED, SO EGRESS WAS POSSIBLE. *AK IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR OTHER LIFE-THR...

Mar 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 52,446 mi

THE SOLENOID WHICH UNLATCHES THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONT DOOR ON MY 1994 LINCOLN TOWNCAR FAILED. WITH THE SOLENOID INOPERABLE, THER IS NO MECHANICAL MEANS OF UNLATCHING THE DRIVER DOOR. FORTUNATELY, THE PASSENGER DOOR HAD UNLATCHED, SO EGRESS WAS POSSIBLE. *AK IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR OTHER LIFE-THR...

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE FIRE STARTED WHILE PARKED WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE FIRE SPREADED TO THE HOUSE. FIRE INVESTIGATOR, CHAD BIBLE, CALLED THIS COMPLAINT IN FOR OWNER WILLIAM LARNER AT 6823 WINDOVER WAY, TITUSVILLE, NC. *AK *SC

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE FIRE STARTED WHILE PARKED WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE FIRE SPREADED TO THE HOUSE. FIRE INVESTIGATOR, CHAD BIBLE, CALLED THIS COMPLAINT IN FOR OWNER WILLIAM LARNER AT 6823 WINDOVER WAY, TITUSVILLE, NC. *AK *SC

Mar 3, 2004 Seats 68,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET TORN FROM SEAT FRAME. IT APPEARS TO BE A METAL FATIGUE PROBLEM OR POSSIBLE A STRENGTH PROBLEM. DRIVER ENDED UP IN REAR SEAT. AT LEAST TWELVE OTHER IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 3, 2004 Seats 68,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET TORN FROM SEAT FRAME. IT APPEARS TO BE A METAL FATIGUE PROBLEM OR POSSIBLE A STRENGTH PROBLEM. DRIVER ENDED UP IN REAR SEAT. AT LEAST TWELVE OTHER IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 47,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN.*AK

Jan 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 47,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN.*AK

Jan 28, 2004 Electrical System Fire 130,000 mi

CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE. ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES LATER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE BLAZE. THE WIRING MELTED. *AK

Jan 28, 2004 Electrical System Fire 130,000 mi

CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE. ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES LATER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE BLAZE. THE WIRING MELTED. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

FRAME OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THIS MAY BE THE SAME PROBLEM AS WITH THE 00' EXPLORER AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLE'S. THE OIL PAN LEAKED OIL. *SC

Jan 15, 2004 Seats 84,000 mi

FRAME OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THIS MAY BE THE SAME PROBLEM AS WITH THE 00' EXPLORER AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLE'S. THE OIL PAN LEAKED OIL. *SC

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

AIR COND. PROBLEM= AIR- HEAT DIRERCION MOTOR FAILED. BRAKE FAILER PROBLEM= TOTAL BRAKE FAILER ,PETAL FAILER DURING A NON PANIC STOP DUE TO BACKED UP TRAFFIC ON X-WAY. TWO PUMPS ON THE PETAL AND IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BOARD. I WAS ABLE TO MISS THE CAR BY A PANIC TURN TO THE LEFT. I JUST MISSED TH...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

AIR COND. PROBLEM= AIR- HEAT DIRERCION MOTOR FAILED. BRAKE FAILER PROBLEM= TOTAL BRAKE FAILER ,PETAL FAILER DURING A NON PANIC STOP DUE TO BACKED UP TRAFFIC ON X-WAY. TWO PUMPS ON THE PETAL AND IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BOARD. I WAS ABLE TO MISS THE CAR BY A PANIC TURN TO THE LEFT. I JUST MISSED TH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

FRAME OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THIS MAY BE THE SAME PROBLEM AS WITH THE 00' EXPLORER AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLE'S. THE OIL PAN LEAKED OIL. *SC

Jan 15, 2004 Seats 84,000 mi

FRAME OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THIS MAY BE THE SAME PROBLEM AS WITH THE 00' EXPLORER AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLE'S. THE OIL PAN LEAKED OIL. *SC

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

AIR COND. PROBLEM= AIR- HEAT DIRERCION MOTOR FAILED. BRAKE FAILER PROBLEM= TOTAL BRAKE FAILER ,PETAL FAILER DURING A NON PANIC STOP DUE TO BACKED UP TRAFFIC ON X-WAY. TWO PUMPS ON THE PETAL AND IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BOARD. I WAS ABLE TO MISS THE CAR BY A PANIC TURN TO THE LEFT. I JUST MISSED TH...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

AIR COND. PROBLEM= AIR- HEAT DIRERCION MOTOR FAILED. BRAKE FAILER PROBLEM= TOTAL BRAKE FAILER ,PETAL FAILER DURING A NON PANIC STOP DUE TO BACKED UP TRAFFIC ON X-WAY. TWO PUMPS ON THE PETAL AND IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BOARD. I WAS ABLE TO MISS THE CAR BY A PANIC TURN TO THE LEFT. I JUST MISSED TH...

Oct 7, 2003 Structure 100,000 mi

PAINT FADED IN SPOTS ON ROOF AND TRUNK LID. *JB

Oct 7, 2003 Structure 100,000 mi

PAINT FADED IN SPOTS ON ROOF AND TRUNK LID. *JB

Jun 27, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS A PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVER ON SEVERAL MODELS OF FORD PRODUCTS. THE PLASTIC COVER DISCOLORS WITH AGE AND CUTS DOWN ON THE LIGHT THAT IS EMITTED. IT APPEARS THAT THE DISCOLORATION GETS WORSE WITH AGE AND WILL ONE DAY BLOCK MOST OF THE LIGHT. LATER MODELS NOW HAVE A GLASS COVER THAT DOES NOT ...

Jun 27, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS A PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVER ON SEVERAL MODELS OF FORD PRODUCTS. THE PLASTIC COVER DISCOLORS WITH AGE AND CUTS DOWN ON THE LIGHT THAT IS EMITTED. IT APPEARS THAT THE DISCOLORATION GETS WORSE WITH AGE AND WILL ONE DAY BLOCK MOST OF THE LIGHT. LATER MODELS NOW HAVE A GLASS COVER THAT DOES NOT ...

Apr 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 163,000 mi

WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. *JB REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Apr 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 163,000 mi

WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. *JB REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Feb 5, 2003 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION DROP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP LOWER TO THE GROUND. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL. PH

Feb 5, 2003 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION DROP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP LOWER TO THE GROUND. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL. PH

Jan 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

CONSUMER ADVISED THAT LEFT SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CONNECTED TO WHEEL SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DEALER ADVISED JOINT SEPARATED DUE TO LACK OF GREASE AT ASSEMBLY. *PH BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AND ALIGNED THE FRONT END. NEEDED FRONT BRAKES REPLACED. CONS...

Jan 6, 2003 Suspension 99,000 mi

CONSUMER ADVISED THAT LEFT SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CONNECTED TO WHEEL SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DEALER ADVISED JOINT SEPARATED DUE TO LACK OF GREASE AT ASSEMBLY. *PH BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AND ALIGNED THE FRONT END. NEEDED FRONT BRAKES REPLACED. CONS...

Jan 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

CONSUMER ADVISED THAT LEFT SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CONNECTED TO WHEEL SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DEALER ADVISED JOINT SEPARATED DUE TO LACK OF GREASE AT ASSEMBLY. *PH BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AND ALIGNED THE FRONT END. NEEDED FRONT BRAKES REPLACED. CONS...

Jan 6, 2003 Suspension 99,000 mi

CONSUMER ADVISED THAT LEFT SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CONNECTED TO WHEEL SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DEALER ADVISED JOINT SEPARATED DUE TO LACK OF GREASE AT ASSEMBLY. *PH BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AND ALIGNED THE FRONT END. NEEDED FRONT BRAKES REPLACED. CONS...

Dec 17, 2002 Seats 122,000 mi

THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE CONCERNING A 1994 LINCOLN TOWNCAR WITH 122000 MILES. THE DRIVERS SEAT LEFT FRONT SEAT BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SEAT TO THE ANGLE IRON FRAME PULLED OUT OF OR THROUGH THE METAL OF THE SEAT. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG HAS NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED SO THERE HAS NOT...

Dec 17, 2002 Seats 122,000 mi

THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE CONCERNING A 1994 LINCOLN TOWNCAR WITH 122000 MILES. THE DRIVERS SEAT LEFT FRONT SEAT BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SEAT TO THE ANGLE IRON FRAME PULLED OUT OF OR THROUGH THE METAL OF THE SEAT. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG HAS NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED SO THERE HAS NOT...

Nov 22, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE CAME DETACHED CAUSING THE SEAT TO BE MOBILE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Nov 22, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE CAME DETACHED CAUSING THE SEAT TO BE MOBILE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Oct 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR ABOUT 24 HOURS WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. NLM REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Oct 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR ABOUT 24 HOURS WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. NLM REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Sep 11, 2002 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT 20/25MPH AND UPON APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, CONSUMER HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN FRONT LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE END DROPPED DOWN. THIS WAS AS A RESULT OF LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT SEPARATING.THERE IS A RECALL 98V322000; BUT, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Sep 11, 2002 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT 20/25MPH AND UPON APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, CONSUMER HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN FRONT LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE END DROPPED DOWN. THIS WAS AS A RESULT OF LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT SEPARATING.THERE IS A RECALL 98V322000; BUT, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 23, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION, ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TIRE SIZE 215715, NOT ORGINAL TIRE. DOT #P21570R15. *AK *SCC

Aug 23, 2002 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION, ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TIRE SIZE 215715, NOT ORGINAL TIRE. DOT #P21570R15. *AK *SCC

Aug 23, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION, ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TIRE SIZE 215715, NOT ORGINAL TIRE. DOT #P21570R15. *AK *SCC

Aug 23, 2002 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION, ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TIRE SIZE 215715, NOT ORGINAL TIRE. DOT #P21570R15. *AK *SCC

Jun 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

LEFT FRONT FENDER STARTED ON FIRE AND IT STAYED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILED, AND THATS HOW VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jun 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

LEFT FRONT FENDER STARTED ON FIRE AND IT STAYED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILED, AND THATS HOW VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jun 10, 2002 Tires

WHEN DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE IS A WASHBOARD SHUDDER EFFECT WITH TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION WAS DUE TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC MODULE. CONSUMER STATES THAT 2 MICHELIN TIRES EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS DUE TO TREAD SEPARATIO...

Jun 10, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE IS A WASHBOARD SHUDDER EFFECT WITH TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION WAS DUE TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC MODULE. CONSUMER STATES THAT 2 MICHELIN TIRES EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS DUE TO TREAD SEPARATIO...

Jun 10, 2002 Tires

WHEN DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE IS A WASHBOARD SHUDDER EFFECT WITH TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION WAS DUE TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC MODULE. CONSUMER STATES THAT 2 MICHELIN TIRES EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS DUE TO TREAD SEPARATIO...

Jun 10, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE IS A WASHBOARD SHUDDER EFFECT WITH TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION WAS DUE TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC MODULE. CONSUMER STATES THAT 2 MICHELIN TIRES EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS DUE TO TREAD SEPARATIO...

May 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THE HEAD LIGHT LENSES ARE DISCOLORED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *JB CONSUMER ADDS AT ANY SPEED, A 2-CAR LENGTH DISTANCE OF ILLUMINATION IS WAY TOO SHORT FOR PERSONAL SAFETY AND DRIVER RESPONSE TIME. *TT

May 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THE HEAD LIGHT LENSES ARE DISCOLORED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *JB CONSUMER ADDS AT ANY SPEED, A 2-CAR LENGTH DISTANCE OF ILLUMINATION IS WAY TOO SHORT FOR PERSONAL SAFETY AND DRIVER RESPONSE TIME. *TT

Jan 25, 2002 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT IS HELD ON BY THREE BOLTS TO THE FLOOR, ONE HAS BROKEN DUE TO METAL FATIGUE.

Jan 25, 2002 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT IS HELD ON BY THREE BOLTS TO THE FLOOR, ONE HAS BROKEN DUE TO METAL FATIGUE.

Jan 24, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE RESTRAINT SYSTEM WOULD NOT UNLOCK. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPLACED WHOLE UNIT. *AK

Jan 24, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE RESTRAINT SYSTEM WOULD NOT UNLOCK. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPLACED WHOLE UNIT. *AK

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE STALLED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE STALLED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Jan 11, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED FOR 2 HOURS. OWNER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AFTER RETURNING. HOOD WAS RAISED AND FLAMES SHOT OUT. FLAMES EXTINGUISHED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED CAUSE WAS ABS PRESSURE SENSOR SWITCH.*AK * REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jan 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

VEHICLE PARKED FOR 2 HOURS. OWNER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AFTER RETURNING. HOOD WAS RAISED AND FLAMES SHOT OUT. FLAMES EXTINGUISHED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED CAUSE WAS ABS PRESSURE SENSOR SWITCH.*AK * REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jan 11, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED FOR 2 HOURS. OWNER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AFTER RETURNING. HOOD WAS RAISED AND FLAMES SHOT OUT. FLAMES EXTINGUISHED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED CAUSE WAS ABS PRESSURE SENSOR SWITCH.*AK * REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jan 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

VEHICLE PARKED FOR 2 HOURS. OWNER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AFTER RETURNING. HOOD WAS RAISED AND FLAMES SHOT OUT. FLAMES EXTINGUISHED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED CAUSE WAS ABS PRESSURE SENSOR SWITCH.*AK * REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jan 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NOTICED A WET SPOT, FUEL LINE COMING OUT FROM THE TANK WAS CORRODED SO BAD THAT IT CRUMBLED, CAUSING THE FUEL WHICH IS UNDER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES TO BE RUNNING OUT LIKE A BADLY LEAKING FAUCET,

Jan 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NOTICED A WET SPOT, FUEL LINE COMING OUT FROM THE TANK WAS CORRODED SO BAD THAT IT CRUMBLED, CAUSING THE FUEL WHICH IS UNDER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES TO BE RUNNING OUT LIKE A BADLY LEAKING FAUCET,

Nov 27, 2001 Tires

COOPER, FUTURA PLUS, P215/70R16, DOT UNKNOWN, REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH 24000 MILES ON A 1994, LINCOLN TOWN CAR, WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. NO INJURIES.*AK *SLC

Nov 27, 2001 Tires

COOPER, FUTURA PLUS, P215/70R16, DOT UNKNOWN, REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH 24000 MILES ON A 1994, LINCOLN TOWN CAR, WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. NO INJURIES.*AK *SLC

Nov 8, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH, THERE IS A VIBRATION AND NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS THE COMPONENT CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN CAMPAIGN 98V322000 DUE TO VIN. *AK CONSUMER STATED DEAL...

Nov 8, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH, THERE IS A VIBRATION AND NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS THE COMPONENT CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN CAMPAIGN 98V322000 DUE TO VIN. *AK CONSUMER STATED DEAL...

Oct 11, 2001 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 68 MPH IN A 1994, LINCOLN, TOWN CAR LEFT-REAR FIRESTONE TIRE, SIZE: P215/70R15, DOT: UNKNOWN EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES ON THE TIRES, AND THEY WERE NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK DOT NUMBER HYM3F28018. *JB

Oct 11, 2001 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 68 MPH IN A 1994, LINCOLN, TOWN CAR LEFT-REAR FIRESTONE TIRE, SIZE: P215/70R15, DOT: UNKNOWN EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES ON THE TIRES, AND THEY WERE NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK DOT NUMBER HYM3F28018. *JB

Aug 31, 2001 Seats

THIS IS THE SECOND FAILUR ON THIS PART. THE FIRST OCCURED IN JANUARY 1999. THE FRONT LOCKING BOLTS BROKE FROM METAL FATIGUE THE FIRST TIME AND THE LEFT FRONT BROKE THIS TIME. I HAD A FRIEND THAT HAD THIS SAME THING OCCUR IN 1999 AND THAT DID RESULT JURIES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS SUED AT THAT TIME. ...

Aug 31, 2001 Seats

THIS IS THE SECOND FAILUR ON THIS PART. THE FIRST OCCURED IN JANUARY 1999. THE FRONT LOCKING BOLTS BROKE FROM METAL FATIGUE THE FIRST TIME AND THE LEFT FRONT BROKE THIS TIME. I HAD A FRIEND THAT HAD THIS SAME THING OCCUR IN 1999 AND THAT DID RESULT JURIES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS SUED AT THAT TIME. ...

Jun 25, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES AND BURNED UP. ALSO,IT INGNITED VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED NEXT TO IT. FIREMAN SAID THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jun 25, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES AND BURNED UP. ALSO,IT INGNITED VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED NEXT TO IT. FIREMAN SAID THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Apr 9, 2001 Suspension

FRONT AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS NOT HOLDING UP PROPERLY. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Suspension

FRONT AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS NOT HOLDING UP PROPERLY. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET.*AK

Mar 2, 2001 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN WIRING HARNESS CAUSED AIR BAG LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED ON DASH. ALSO, FRONT ABS BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Air Bags

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN WIRING HARNESS CAUSED AIR BAG LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED ON DASH. ALSO, FRONT ABS BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN WIRING HARNESS CAUSED AIR BAG LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED ON DASH. ALSO, FRONT ABS BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN WIRING HARNESS CAUSED AIR BAG LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED ON DASH. ALSO, FRONT ABS BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Air Bags

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN WIRING HARNESS CAUSED AIR BAG LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED ON DASH. ALSO, FRONT ABS BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN WIRING HARNESS CAUSED AIR BAG LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED ON DASH. ALSO, FRONT ABS BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HAD A NOTICEABLE AMOUNT OF OIL EXHAUST SMOKE, THIS IS AN INDICATION OF INTERNAL ENGINE WEAR. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Power Train

OIL LEAK AT THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL/INPUT SHAFT. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSES, HEATER HOSES AND BY-PASS HOSE FAILED. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL INJECTION THROTTLE PLATE WAS DIRTY AND HAD TO BE CLEANED, MINIMUM IDLE SPEED SETTING WAS MISADJUSTED. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE FUEL INJECTION THROTTLE PLATE WAS DIRTY AND HAD TO BE CLEANED, MINIMUM IDLE SPEED SETTING WAS MISADJUSTED. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Suspension

THE LEFT REAR AIR SUSPENSION AIR BAG IS CRACKED. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ROTORS FAULTY CAUSING PULSATION. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Tires

LEFT REAR TIRE WORN. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HAD A NOTICEABLE AMOUNT OF OIL EXHAUST SMOKE, THIS IS AN INDICATION OF INTERNAL ENGINE WEAR. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Power Train

OIL LEAK AT THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL/INPUT SHAFT. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSES, HEATER HOSES AND BY-PASS HOSE FAILED. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL INJECTION THROTTLE PLATE WAS DIRTY AND HAD TO BE CLEANED, MINIMUM IDLE SPEED SETTING WAS MISADJUSTED. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE FUEL INJECTION THROTTLE PLATE WAS DIRTY AND HAD TO BE CLEANED, MINIMUM IDLE SPEED SETTING WAS MISADJUSTED. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Suspension

THE LEFT REAR AIR SUSPENSION AIR BAG IS CRACKED. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ROTORS FAULTY CAUSING PULSATION. NLM

Jan 11, 2001 Tires

LEFT REAR TIRE WORN. NLM

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETE FAILURE WITH NO INDICATION OF IMPENDING ACTION , AND YOU ARE LEFT WITH NO WAY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETE FAILURE WITH NO INDICATION OF IMPENDING ACTION , AND YOU ARE LEFT WITH NO WAY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Power Train

THE RANGE SENSOR WHICH ISPART OF TRANSMISSION IS FAILING CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIFT IN AND OUT OF GEAR WHILE TRAVELING INTERMITTENLY. EVENTUALLY TRANSMISSION WILL FAIL OR CONSUMER WILL ENDED UP LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. MANUFACTURE SENT OUT A CAMPAIGN #95B64 FOR 1993 TOWNCAR BUT DID NOT INCLUDED TH...

Nov 6, 2000 Power Train

THE RANGE SENSOR WHICH ISPART OF TRANSMISSION IS FAILING CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIFT IN AND OUT OF GEAR WHILE TRAVELING INTERMITTENLY. EVENTUALLY TRANSMISSION WILL FAIL OR CONSUMER WILL ENDED UP LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. MANUFACTURE SENT OUT A CAMPAIGN #95B64 FOR 1993 TOWNCAR BUT DID NOT INCLUDED TH...

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE AND STARTED TO FEEL VIBRATION, RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE FTZ0C EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE AND STARTED TO FEEL VIBRATION, RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE FTZ0C EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE AND STARTED TO FEEL VIBRATION, RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE FTZ0C EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE AND STARTED TO FEEL VIBRATION, RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE FTZ0C EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Sep 27, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AN MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 27, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AN MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT TURN OR IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT TURN OR IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 TO 65 MPH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM OD TO NEUTRAL, COASTS, THEN SHIFTS BACK CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH. HAVE HAD FOUR DEALERSHIPS LOOK AT IT, NO RESULTS.*AK

Sep 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 TO 65 MPH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM OD TO NEUTRAL, COASTS, THEN SHIFTS BACK CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH. HAVE HAD FOUR DEALERSHIPS LOOK AT IT, NO RESULTS.*AK

Sep 14, 2000 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 TO 65 MPH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM OD TO NEUTRAL, COASTS, THEN SHIFTS BACK CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH. HAVE HAD FOUR DEALERSHIPS LOOK AT IT, NO RESULTS.*AK

Sep 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 TO 65 MPH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM OD TO NEUTRAL, COASTS, THEN SHIFTS BACK CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH. HAVE HAD FOUR DEALERSHIPS LOOK AT IT, NO RESULTS.*AK

Sep 6, 2000 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME PULLED LOOSE FROM FLOOR. THE BOLT ASSEMBLY PULLED THROUGH THE FRAME. I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS NOT UNDER WARRENTY AND HAD TO REPLACE THE PART (#F1VY-5463101-B). CAR SEATRS AREN'T SUPPOSED TO COME LOOSE FROM THE FLOOR. I'M GLAD I WASN'T IN AN ACCIDENT. DOES LINCOLN ONLY COVER FAILURES...

Sep 6, 2000 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME PULLED LOOSE FROM FLOOR. THE BOLT ASSEMBLY PULLED THROUGH THE FRAME. I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS NOT UNDER WARRENTY AND HAD TO REPLACE THE PART (#F1VY-5463101-B). CAR SEATRS AREN'T SUPPOSED TO COME LOOSE FROM THE FLOOR. I'M GLAD I WASN'T IN AN ACCIDENT. DOES LINCOLN ONLY COVER FAILURES...

Sep 6, 2000 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME PULLED LOOSE FROM FLOOR. THE BOLT ASSEMBLY PULLED THROUGH THE FRAME. I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS NOT UNDER WARRENTY AND HAD TO REPLACE THE PART (#F1VY-5463101-B). CAR SEATRS AREN'T SUPPOSED TO COME LOOSE FROM THE FLOOR. I'M GLAD I WASN'T IN AN ACCIDENT. DOES LINCOLN ONLY COVER FAILURES...

Sep 6, 2000 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME PULLED LOOSE FROM FLOOR. THE BOLT ASSEMBLY PULLED THROUGH THE FRAME. I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS NOT UNDER WARRENTY AND HAD TO REPLACE THE PART (#F1VY-5463101-B). CAR SEATRS AREN'T SUPPOSED TO COME LOOSE FROM THE FLOOR. I'M GLAD I WASN'T IN AN ACCIDENT. DOES LINCOLN ONLY COVER FAILURES...

Aug 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON COMING TO A STOP BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE GOING STRAIGHT THROUGH A RED LIGHT WHICH CAUSED A NEAR ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS PROBL...

Aug 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON COMING TO A STOP BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE GOING STRAIGHT THROUGH A RED LIGHT WHICH CAUSED A NEAR ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS PROBL...

Jul 26, 2000 Seats

BOLT THAT HOLDS SEATBACK IN PLACE BUSTED STRAIGHT THROUGH THE SEAT ITSELF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 26, 2000 Seats

BOLT THAT HOLDS SEATBACK IN PLACE BUSTED STRAIGHT THROUGH THE SEAT ITSELF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 20, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER'S DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE/OUTSIDE OR THROUGH THE REMOTE. PASSENGER/OCCUPANT MAY NOT ENTER OR EXIT THROUGH PASSENGER'S DOOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 20, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER'S DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE/OUTSIDE OR THROUGH THE REMOTE. PASSENGER/OCCUPANT MAY NOT ENTER OR EXIT THROUGH PASSENGER'S DOOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 23, 2000 Interior Lighting Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WHEN CONSUMER APPROACHED VEHICLE WINDOWS WERE FOGGED UP, AND CONSUMER COULDN'T SEE THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. FIREMEN TOLD CONSUMER THAT FIRE STARTED FROM DOME LIGHT FAULTY WIRING. LOCKED DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN, SOMEONE COULD...

Jun 23, 2000 Interior Lighting Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WHEN CONSUMER APPROACHED VEHICLE WINDOWS WERE FOGGED UP, AND CONSUMER COULDN'T SEE THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. FIREMEN TOLD CONSUMER THAT FIRE STARTED FROM DOME LIGHT FAULTY WIRING. LOCKED DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN, SOMEONE COULD...

May 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN A LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS . CONSUMER TALKED TO DEALER ABOUT NOISE, AND WAS TOLD THAT NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. NO CAUSE FOUND FOR VIBRATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *A...

May 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN A LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS . CONSUMER TALKED TO DEALER ABOUT NOISE, AND WAS TOLD THAT NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. NO CAUSE FOUND FOR VIBRATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *A...

Apr 7, 2000 Power Train

WHILE CRUISING AT SPEED, USUALLY ON INTERSTATE - VEHICLE ENCOUNTERS SLIGHT HILL. TRANSMISSION ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT AND TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES, OR TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS VIOLENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY CHALLENGING THE DRIVER FOR CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TRANSMIS...

Apr 7, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE CRUISING AT SPEED, USUALLY ON INTERSTATE - VEHICLE ENCOUNTERS SLIGHT HILL. TRANSMISSION ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT AND TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES, OR TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS VIOLENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY CHALLENGING THE DRIVER FOR CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TRANSMIS...

Apr 7, 2000 Power Train

WHILE CRUISING AT SPEED, USUALLY ON INTERSTATE - VEHICLE ENCOUNTERS SLIGHT HILL. TRANSMISSION ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT AND TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES, OR TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS VIOLENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY CHALLENGING THE DRIVER FOR CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TRANSMIS...

Apr 7, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE CRUISING AT SPEED, USUALLY ON INTERSTATE - VEHICLE ENCOUNTERS SLIGHT HILL. TRANSMISSION ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT AND TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES, OR TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS VIOLENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY CHALLENGING THE DRIVER FOR CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TRANSMIS...

Apr 6, 2000 Power Train Crash

AFTER WE HIT A DEER, WE NOTICED THAT THE CAR VIBRATED WHEN SHIFTING, WHEN EXPLAINING THIS TO REPAIR SERVICE, THEY STATED THAT THEY DOUBT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE ACCIDENT BECAUSE THEY HAD HEARD OF A LOT OF PROBLEM WITH A PLATE OR DISC THAT IS INTHE TRANSMISSION OF THE TOWN CARS THAT CRACKS. WHEN THE CAR...

Apr 6, 2000 Power Train Crash

AFTER WE HIT A DEER, WE NOTICED THAT THE CAR VIBRATED WHEN SHIFTING, WHEN EXPLAINING THIS TO REPAIR SERVICE, THEY STATED THAT THEY DOUBT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE ACCIDENT BECAUSE THEY HAD HEARD OF A LOT OF PROBLEM WITH A PLATE OR DISC THAT IS INTHE TRANSMISSION OF THE TOWN CARS THAT CRACKS. WHEN THE CAR...

Dec 18, 1999 Air Bags Crash

I WOULD LIKE FOR THIS TO BE REPORTED. ALTHOUGH I WAS NOT KILLED AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH, THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *AK

Dec 18, 1999 Air Bags Crash

I WOULD LIKE FOR THIS TO BE REPORTED. ALTHOUGH I WAS NOT KILLED AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH, THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *AK

Dec 17, 1999 Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE FROM FIREWALL WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. TWO BOLTS WERE CORRODED AND THE OTHER BROKE. *AK *YC

Dec 17, 1999 Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE FROM FIREWALL WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. TWO BOLTS WERE CORRODED AND THE OTHER BROKE. *AK *YC

Nov 29, 1999 Suspension

RIGHT SIDE BALL JOINT, WHICH CONNECTS THE TIE ROD END TO THE A-FRAME SHEARED OFF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL CAUSING VEHICLE TO END UP IN THE FRONT YARD OF A PRIVATE RESIDENCE. MJS

Nov 29, 1999 Suspension

RIGHT SIDE BALL JOINT, WHICH CONNECTS THE TIE ROD END TO THE A-FRAME SHEARED OFF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL CAUSING VEHICLE TO END UP IN THE FRONT YARD OF A PRIVATE RESIDENCE. MJS

Nov 22, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NO HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING. NOTICED HIGH BEAM ONLY WORKS AS LONG AS LEVEL IS HELD IN PLACE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOED TO CONSUMER. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NO HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING. NOTICED HIGH BEAM ONLY WORKS AS LONG AS LEVEL IS HELD IN PLACE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOED TO CONSUMER. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS FAULTY. WHEN ACTIVATED, HEAD LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE. FOR HIGH BEAMS TO BE ACTIVATED, CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE SWITCH WITH HER HAND. ALSO,WINDSHIELD WASHER SWITCH DID NOT WORK DUE TO A FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Visibility

HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS FAULTY. WHEN ACTIVATED, HEAD LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE. FOR HIGH BEAMS TO BE ACTIVATED, CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE SWITCH WITH HER HAND. ALSO,WINDSHIELD WASHER SWITCH DID NOT WORK DUE TO A FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS FAULTY. WHEN ACTIVATED, HEAD LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE. FOR HIGH BEAMS TO BE ACTIVATED, CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE SWITCH WITH HER HAND. ALSO,WINDSHIELD WASHER SWITCH DID NOT WORK DUE TO A FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Visibility

HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS FAULTY. WHEN ACTIVATED, HEAD LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE. FOR HIGH BEAMS TO BE ACTIVATED, CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE SWITCH WITH HER HAND. ALSO,WINDSHIELD WASHER SWITCH DID NOT WORK DUE TO A FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WOULD BE DRIVING 40 MPH WHIEN A LOUD NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE BADLY WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. BEEN TO DEALER ABOUT NOISE AND TOLD COMING FROM THE MANIFOLD INTAKE. NO CAUSE FOUND FOR VIBRATION.

Sep 24, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER WOULD BE DRIVING 40 MPH WHIEN A LOUD NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE BADLY WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. BEEN TO DEALER ABOUT NOISE AND TOLD COMING FROM THE MANIFOLD INTAKE. NO CAUSE FOUND FOR VIBRATION.

Sep 24, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS IN 3-4 AND 4-3 SHIFTS UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION

Sep 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WOULD BE DRIVING 40 MPH WHIEN A LOUD NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE BADLY WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. BEEN TO DEALER ABOUT NOISE AND TOLD COMING FROM THE MANIFOLD INTAKE. NO CAUSE FOUND FOR VIBRATION.

Sep 24, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER WOULD BE DRIVING 40 MPH WHIEN A LOUD NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE BADLY WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. BEEN TO DEALER ABOUT NOISE AND TOLD COMING FROM THE MANIFOLD INTAKE. NO CAUSE FOUND FOR VIBRATION.

Sep 24, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS IN 3-4 AND 4-3 SHIFTS UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION

Aug 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BAFFLES IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE SHOT AND CAUSING THE VEHIICLE TO RATTLE. YH

Aug 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BAFFLES IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE SHOT AND CAUSING THE VEHIICLE TO RATTLE. YH

Aug 12, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Aug 12, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jul 30, 1999 Seats

POOR SEAT DESIGN OF METAL STRIP IN SEAT THAT IS TOO THIN TO HOLD BOLT CAUSING THE SEAT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE RAIL. NLM

Jul 30, 1999 Seats

POOR SEAT DESIGN OF METAL STRIP IN SEAT THAT IS TOO THIN TO HOLD BOLT CAUSING THE SEAT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE RAIL. NLM

Jul 17, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. MJS

Jul 17, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. MJS

Jun 21, 1999 Steering

TIE RODS ARE DESIGNED NOT TO BE GREASED BUT THE CASING IS INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING ORIGINAL GREASE. MJS

Jun 21, 1999 Steering

TIE RODS ARE DESIGNED NOT TO BE GREASED BUT THE CASING IS INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING ORIGINAL GREASE. MJS

Jun 18, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BROKEN AT BOTH SIDES OF THE MOUNTING TO THE FRAME. MJS

Jun 18, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BROKEN AT BOTH SIDES OF THE MOUNTING TO THE FRAME. MJS

Feb 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG AND FAILURE OF THE SHOLDER BELT DURING COLLISION RESULTED IN INJURIES.

Feb 24, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG AND FAILURE OF THE SHOLDER BELT DURING COLLISION RESULTED IN INJURIES.

Feb 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG AND FAILURE OF THE SHOLDER BELT DURING COLLISION RESULTED IN INJURIES.

Feb 24, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG AND FAILURE OF THE SHOLDER BELT DURING COLLISION RESULTED IN INJURIES.

Feb 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HOSES FAILED, THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HOSES FAILED, THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRES FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HOSES FAILED, THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HOSES FAILED, THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRES FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Jan 26, 1999 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, SEAT BELT FAILED ALSO, RESULTING IN INJURY TO CONSUMERS CHEST.

Jan 26, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, SEAT BELT FAILED ALSO, RESULTING IN INJURY TO CONSUMERS CHEST.

Jan 26, 1999 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, SEAT BELT FAILED ALSO, RESULTING IN INJURY TO CONSUMERS CHEST.

Jan 26, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, SEAT BELT FAILED ALSO, RESULTING IN INJURY TO CONSUMERS CHEST.

Jan 22, 1999 Suspension Crash

LOWER CONTROL ARM HIT THE ASPHALT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH. DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Suspension Crash

LOWER CONTROL ARM HIT THE ASPHALT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH. DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Suspension Crash

LOWER CONTROL ARM HIT THE ASPHALT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH. DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Suspension Crash

LOWER CONTROL ARM HIT THE ASPHALT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH. DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. *AK

Dec 28, 1998 Steering

I PURCHASED THIS LINCOLN TOWN CAR USED (PROGRAM CAR). IT HAD APP. 21,500 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. THE STEERING STARTED HANGING UP ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER. IT HAS MALFUNCTIONED SEVERAL TIMES. I REPORTED IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG ALTHOUGH IT STILL HAPPENS ...

Dec 28, 1998 Steering

I PURCHASED THIS LINCOLN TOWN CAR USED (PROGRAM CAR). IT HAD APP. 21,500 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. THE STEERING STARTED HANGING UP ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER. IT HAS MALFUNCTIONED SEVERAL TIMES. I REPORTED IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG ALTHOUGH IT STILL HAPPENS ...

Nov 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MOTOR. WHEN STOPPING OR TURNING VEHICLE CUTS OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MOTOR. WHEN STOPPING OR TURNING VEHICLE CUTS OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Power Train Crash

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON STEEP HILL, VEHICLE LOS TCONTROL, DRIVER GOT OUT OF WAY, LOST HIS BALANCE AND WENT DOWN A STEEP HILL, HURTING HIS BACK AND PULLING KNEE OUT OF JOINT. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Electrical System

THE HORN BUTTON IS 1/2 INCH BY 1 INCH, AND IS TOO SMALL TO BE LOCATED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO FIND IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT.

Oct 27, 1998 Power Train Crash

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON STEEP HILL, VEHICLE LOS TCONTROL, DRIVER GOT OUT OF WAY, LOST HIS BALANCE AND WENT DOWN A STEEP HILL, HURTING HIS BACK AND PULLING KNEE OUT OF JOINT. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Electrical System

THE HORN BUTTON IS 1/2 INCH BY 1 INCH, AND IS TOO SMALL TO BE LOCATED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO FIND IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT.

Oct 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO METAL AND CONTAMINATES IN OIL PUMP AND FILTER.

Oct 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP FAILED.

Oct 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BEARINGS FAILED.

Oct 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO METAL AND CONTAMINATES IN OIL PUMP AND FILTER.

Oct 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP FAILED.

Oct 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BEARINGS FAILED.

Oct 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PISTONS/RINGS AND OIL PUMP FAILED/REPLACED.

Oct 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PISTONS/RINGS AND OIL PUMP FAILED/REPLACED.

Oct 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP, PISTONS, RINGS FAILED CAUSING EXCESSIVE SLUDGE TO BE FOUND IN CRANKCASE ALONG WITH METAL SHAVINGS, OIL WAS CHANGED AT REQUIRED INTERVALS AS PER OWNER'S MANUAL. *ET

Oct 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PISTONS/RINGS AND OIL PUMP FAILED/REPLACED.

Oct 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PISTONS/RINGS AND OIL PUMP FAILED/REPLACED.

Oct 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP, PISTONS, RINGS FAILED CAUSING EXCESSIVE SLUDGE TO BE FOUND IN CRANKCASE ALONG WITH METAL SHAVINGS, OIL WAS CHANGED AT REQUIRED INTERVALS AS PER OWNER'S MANUAL. *ET

Sep 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WOULD HESITATE, STALL AND FEEL AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN OFF BUT WOULDN'T, AND GRADUALLY WOULD RESUME SPEED AS NORMAL. THIS CONDITION ONLY OCCURS WITHIN 200 TO 800 MILES OF DRIVING; DEALER NOTIFIED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE OR RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WOULD HESITATE, STALL AND FEEL AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN OFF BUT WOULDN'T, AND GRADUALLY WOULD RESUME SPEED AS NORMAL. THIS CONDITION ONLY OCCURS WITHIN 200 TO 800 MILES OF DRIVING; DEALER NOTIFIED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE OR RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 9, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 1, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Sep 1, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Aug 31, 1998 Seats

WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT INDICATIONS, THE DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT BROKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL TRAVELING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 31, 1998 Seats

WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT INDICATIONS, THE DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT BROKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL TRAVELING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 17, 1998 Tires

A LARGE PIECE OF BROKEN RETREAD WAS KICKED UP BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, STRIKING THIS VEHICLE AND BREAKING THE GRID.

Aug 17, 1998 Tires

A LARGE PIECE OF BROKEN RETREAD WAS KICKED UP BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, STRIKING THIS VEHICLE AND BREAKING THE GRID.

Jul 7, 1998 Air Bags

THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHICH INDICATES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. TOOK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jul 7, 1998 Air Bags

THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHICH INDICATES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. TOOK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

May 1, 1998 Structure

EXTERIOR PAINT IS PEELING ON THE REAR BUMPBER OF VEHICLE.

May 1, 1998 Structure

EXTERIOR PAINT IS PEELING ON THE REAR BUMPBER OF VEHICLE.

Apr 30, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE FAILED.

Apr 30, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE FAILED.

Feb 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Feb 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Jan 13, 1998 Suspension

DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN BANGING AND POUNDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

Jan 13, 1998 Suspension

DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN BANGING AND POUNDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

Oct 20, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG HAD NO DEPLOYMENT.

Oct 20, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG HAD NO DEPLOYMENT.

Oct 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VALVE THROTTLE AND TUBE ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Seats

DRIVER SEAT BACK COVER FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HO2 SENSOR AND SPARK PLUG WIRING FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Electrical System

HO2 SENSOR AND SPARK PLUG WIRING FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VALVE THROTTLE AND TUBE ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Seats

DRIVER SEAT BACK COVER FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HO2 SENSOR AND SPARK PLUG WIRING FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Electrical System

HO2 SENSOR AND SPARK PLUG WIRING FAILED.

Jul 2, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE HIT A DEER AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BURNING BOT IN THE FRONT SEAT, DRIVER & PASSENGER. ONCE VEHICLE HIT THE DEER THE VEHICLE KEPT ON GOING AND THE AIR BAG WAS STILL DEPLOYED IN THE DRIVER'S FACE WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE THE ABILIT TO STEER CORRECTLY. THE AIR BAG CAME OUT WITH HEAVY...

Jul 2, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE HIT A DEER AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BURNING BOT IN THE FRONT SEAT, DRIVER & PASSENGER. ONCE VEHICLE HIT THE DEER THE VEHICLE KEPT ON GOING AND THE AIR BAG WAS STILL DEPLOYED IN THE DRIVER'S FACE WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE THE ABILIT TO STEER CORRECTLY. THE AIR BAG CAME OUT WITH HEAVY...

Apr 23, 1997 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR DISCONNECTED STRIKING DRIVER ON THE HEAD, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT.

Apr 23, 1997 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR DISCONNECTED STRIKING DRIVER ON THE HEAD, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT.

Mar 7, 1997 Electrical System

PUSHED DOOR LOCK BUTTON ON REMOTE, PUSHED DOOR LOCK BOTTON AGAIN TO CONFIRM, HORN DID NOT BEEP, HOWEVER, DOOR LOCKED, DEALER CHECKED CIRCUIT FOR HORN, TWELVE VOLTS POWER TO HORN, HORN DID NOT WORK, ADJUSTED VOLTAGE TO HORN. *AK

Mar 7, 1997 Electrical System

PUSHED DOOR LOCK BUTTON ON REMOTE, PUSHED DOOR LOCK BOTTON AGAIN TO CONFIRM, HORN DID NOT BEEP, HOWEVER, DOOR LOCKED, DEALER CHECKED CIRCUIT FOR HORN, TWELVE VOLTS POWER TO HORN, HORN DID NOT WORK, ADJUSTED VOLTAGE TO HORN. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOUND A LEAK TOOK TO DEALER FIRST TIME NEED GASKET , BROUGHT CAR HOME THERE WAS ANOTHER LEAK TOOK BACK THERE WAS A REAR SEAL OIL STOP LEAK, CURRENTLY TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION WOULD DISENGAGE INTO NEUTRAL AND THERE IS A NOISE . *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Power Train

FOUND A LEAK TOOK TO DEALER FIRST TIME NEED GASKET , BROUGHT CAR HOME THERE WAS ANOTHER LEAK TOOK BACK THERE WAS A REAR SEAL OIL STOP LEAK, CURRENTLY TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION WOULD DISENGAGE INTO NEUTRAL AND THERE IS A NOISE . *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOUND A LEAK TOOK TO DEALER FIRST TIME NEED GASKET , BROUGHT CAR HOME THERE WAS ANOTHER LEAK TOOK BACK THERE WAS A REAR SEAL OIL STOP LEAK, CURRENTLY TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION WOULD DISENGAGE INTO NEUTRAL AND THERE IS A NOISE . *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Power Train

FOUND A LEAK TOOK TO DEALER FIRST TIME NEED GASKET , BROUGHT CAR HOME THERE WAS ANOTHER LEAK TOOK BACK THERE WAS A REAR SEAL OIL STOP LEAK, CURRENTLY TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION WOULD DISENGAGE INTO NEUTRAL AND THERE IS A NOISE . *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING A MINOR COLLISION, RESULTIN GIN INJURIES TO BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING A MINOR COLLISION, RESULTIN GIN INJURIES TO BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CONTROL MODULE REPLACED DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION.

Nov 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER INSTALLING BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE GAUGE ON BRAKE PEDAL, BRAKES FADED UPON APPLICATION W/ENGINE RUNNING, HOWEVER WORKED FINE W/ENGINE OFF.

Nov 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE ASSEMBLY INOPERATIVE.

Nov 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VACUUM BOOSTER MOVES OUT AND UP WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.

Nov 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CONTROL MODULE REPLACED DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION.

Nov 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER INSTALLING BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE GAUGE ON BRAKE PEDAL, BRAKES FADED UPON APPLICATION W/ENGINE RUNNING, HOWEVER WORKED FINE W/ENGINE OFF.

Nov 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE ASSEMBLY INOPERATIVE.

Nov 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VACUUM BOOSTER MOVES OUT AND UP WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.

Sep 18, 1996 Power Train

WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED IT MAKES A NOISE, PURCHASED CAR NEW . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Sep 18, 1996 Power Train

WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED IT MAKES A NOISE, PURCHASED CAR NEW . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Sep 16, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRIC SYSTEM; AT TIMES THE IGNITION CUTS OFF AT ABOUT 50MPH FOR A SECOND. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN THIS HAPPENED AT NIGHT THE DASHLIGHTS WENT OFF FOR A SECOND, DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. *SLC

Sep 16, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRIC SYSTEM; AT TIMES THE IGNITION CUTS OFF AT ABOUT 50MPH FOR A SECOND. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN THIS HAPPENED AT NIGHT THE DASHLIGHTS WENT OFF FOR A SECOND, DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. *SLC

Sep 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FADE, ALSO SHUTTER WHEN APPLIED AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Aug 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FADE, ALSO SHUTTER WHEN APPLIED AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Aug 2, 1996 Power Train

WHILE PARKED ON A HILL. THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED FORWARD. *AK CONSUMER STATES EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *SLC

Aug 2, 1996 Parking Brake

WHILE PARKED ON A HILL. THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED FORWARD. *AK CONSUMER STATES EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *SLC

Aug 2, 1996 Power Train

WHILE PARKED ON A HILL. THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED FORWARD. *AK CONSUMER STATES EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *SLC

Aug 2, 1996 Parking Brake

WHILE PARKED ON A HILL. THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED FORWARD. *AK CONSUMER STATES EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *SLC

Jul 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CAR HAS ABS BRAKES. WHEN THE BRAKES GET WET, THEVEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT.*AK

Jul 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CAR HAS ABS BRAKES. WHEN THE BRAKES GET WET, THEVEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT.*AK

Jul 24, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 9, 1996 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE. *SD

Jul 9, 1996 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE. *SD

May 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DIFFERENTIAL MAKES CLANGING NOISE OCCASIONALLY.

May 7, 1996 Structure

DOORS DO NOT FIT PROPERLY DUE TO BEING WARPED.

May 7, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER EMITS FOUL ODOR.

May 7, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMSSION OCCASIONALLY JUMPS OUT OF GEAR.

May 7, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC COMPUTER SYSTEM PROBLEMS, CAUSING MESSAGES TO FLASH ON CONCERNING ALL SECTORS OF DASH BOARD, ALSO AFFECT WHEEL SPEEDS, SPEED CONTROL. *DSH

May 7, 1996 Visibility

HEATER EMITS FOUL, MOULDY SMELL.

May 7, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY, CAUSING LEAK.

May 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DIFFERENTIAL MAKES CLANGING NOISE OCCASIONALLY.

May 7, 1996 Structure

DOORS DO NOT FIT PROPERLY DUE TO BEING WARPED.

May 7, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER EMITS FOUL ODOR.

May 7, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMSSION OCCASIONALLY JUMPS OUT OF GEAR.

May 7, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC COMPUTER SYSTEM PROBLEMS, CAUSING MESSAGES TO FLASH ON CONCERNING ALL SECTORS OF DASH BOARD, ALSO AFFECT WHEEL SPEEDS, SPEED CONTROL. *DSH

May 7, 1996 Visibility

HEATER EMITS FOUL, MOULDY SMELL.

May 7, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY, CAUSING LEAK.

May 6, 1996 Visibility

1) WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCHES FAILED AND REPLACED REPEATEDLY 2) HOOTER VALVE FAILS INTERRUPTING IDLING. *AK

May 6, 1996 Visibility

1) WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCHES FAILED AND REPLACED REPEATEDLY 2) HOOTER VALVE FAILS INTERRUPTING IDLING. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Visibility

ICE BUILDS UP ON DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIDE WINDOW, OBSTRUCTING OPERATORS VISION. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Visibility

ICE BUILDS UP ON DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIDE WINDOW, OBSTRUCTING OPERATORS VISION. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Visibility

ICE BUILDS UP ON DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIDE WINDOW, OBSTRUCTING OPERATORS VISION. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Visibility

ICE BUILDS UP ON DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIDE WINDOW, OBSTRUCTING OPERATORS VISION. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S SERPENTINE BELT BROKE, CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING, AND VEHICLE SEIZED. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S SERPENTINE BELT BROKE, CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING, AND VEHICLE SEIZED. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S SERPENTINE BELT BROKE, CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING, AND VEHICLE SEIZED. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S SERPENTINE BELT BROKE, CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING, AND VEHICLE SEIZED. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S SERPENTINE BELT BROKE, CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING, AND VEHICLE SEIZED. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE'S SERPENTINE BELT BROKE, CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING, AND VEHICLE SEIZED. *AK

Feb 20, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING. TT

Feb 20, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING. TT

Feb 20, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING. TT

Feb 20, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING. TT

Nov 9, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH ACTIVATED WHEN A DRIVER HIT BACK REAR TAIL LIGHT, DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES OR OWER STEERING WENT ACROSS MEDIAN AND GOT HIT HEAD ON TRAFFIC, CONSUMER BROKE HIS LEG TRYING TO PUT ON BRAKES, CONSUMER STATES HE THINKS THE SHUT OFF SWITCH IS A HAZARD, WHEN TRYING TO GO 55 MPH THE VEHIC...

Nov 9, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH ACTIVATED WHEN A DRIVER HIT BACK REAR TAIL LIGHT, DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES OR OWER STEERING WENT ACROSS MEDIAN AND GOT HIT HEAD ON TRAFFIC, CONSUMER BROKE HIS LEG TRYING TO PUT ON BRAKES, CONSUMER STATES HE THINKS THE SHUT OFF SWITCH IS A HAZARD, WHEN TRYING TO GO 55 MPH THE VEHIC...

Nov 2, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING FOR 30 HRS. WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES AND BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Nov 2, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING FOR 30 HRS. WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES AND BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Oct 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM HAS FAILED. THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WILL NOT STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Oct 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM HAS FAILED. THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WILL NOT STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

May 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS, DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 35 MPH, BRAKES LOCKED UP, VEHICLE SLID AT 5:00 POSITION, HITTING A PARKED VEHICLE. TT

May 1, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT. *AK

May 1, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT. *AK

May 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS, DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 35 MPH, BRAKES LOCKED UP, VEHICLE SLID AT 5:00 POSITION, HITTING A PARKED VEHICLE. TT

May 1, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT. *AK

May 1, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 1, 1995 Seats

POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS ACTIVATED BY ITSELF WITHOUT MANUAL ASSISTANCE. *SKD

Mar 1, 1995 Seats

POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS ACTIVATED BY ITSELF WITHOUT MANUAL ASSISTANCE. *SKD

Jan 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (94V-129). *AK

Jan 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (94V-129). *AK